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tion for hours Wednesday. officials said. Putnam County emergency U.S. 17 was closed about According to state Highway Patrol Trooper Jacob Register said the workers and state Highway officers, a Ford F150 truck was travel- driver was ejected from the vehicle and Patrol investigators examine 4-and-a-half hours ing in one of the southbound lanes of died prior to emergency responders a damaged Ford pickup U.S. 17 when, for unknown reasons, arriving. truck whose driver crossed Palatka Daily News the vehicle veered to the left, crossed All four lanes of U.S. 17 were closed, over the median on U.S. 17 the median and both northbound and motorists were diverted onto side and crashed into a guard rail EAST PALATKA — A single-vehicle lanes, struck a guardrail and stopped roads until about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. The driver died. crash killed the driver and blocked in a ditch. The identification of the driver was CHRIS DEVITTO/Palatka Daily News traffic on U.S. 17 near the weigh sta- The crash occurred about 10 a.m., not released. PCSO takes lead in death investigation of body found Daytona Beach woman was found in cemetery

BY ALLISON WATERS-MERRITT Palatka Daily News Putnam County Sheriff’s Office detec- tives said the department is now the lead investigative agency in the murder inves- tigation of a 22-year-old pregnant Daytona Beach mother of two whose body was found in September in a remote cemetery in East Palatka. Shaquierra Pinckney was reported missing by family members Sept. 1 to the Daytona Beach Police Department. Workers preparing a gravesite at Gethsemane Baptist Church Cemetery found Pinckney’s body Sept. 4. On Sept. 18, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office deputies found Pinckney’s 2001 Honda Accord after Daytona Beach detectives began searching for the car. Pinckney Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Dominic Piscitello said Daytona Beach initially was the lead agency in the investigation because INSURANCE LOWS Pinckney was reported missing from that area. Putnam lags behind state average in residents signed up for health insurance “We played more of an assisting role,” Piscitello said. However, unanswered questions as to where Pinckney was killed shifted the BY THE NUMBERS BY ASIA AIKINS WHAT DO Palatka Daily News investigation to Putnam County. YOU THINK? “Because of the inability to establish a any Putnam County residents jurisdiction of (where) the death could face penalties when filing What do you think about the (occurred), we are taking the lead in the 17,595 their taxes this year, as more than health insurance situation in investigation,” Capt. Gator DeLoach said. People insured in Putnam 54,000 Putnam residents were Florida and Detectives said Pinckney had recently County as of Sept. 30 without health insurance in 2015, Putnam County? moved in with family in Daytona Beach. accordingM to the state Office of Insurance Email Letters to She previously lived in New York. Regulation’s most recent report. the Editor to During her move to Florida, Pinckney As of Sept. 30, the report said, 17,595 of the publicforum@ accessed and placed posts on an escort sec- $695 72,000 Putnam residents were enrolled in health palatkadailynews. tion of a popular adult website. The penalty in 2016 for not care plans. com. Letter writers must include “She was a prostitute,” Piscitello said. Bates, Hewett and Floyd Insurance Agency Vice full name, daytime phone “Pimps use the site for human trafficking.” having insurance President Benji Bates said local insurance agents number and address. There is Piscitello said Pinckney had a boyfriend have been busy helping Putnam residents keep up a 350-word limit. in New York, and detectives interviewed with the Affordable Care Act and the insurance him. 18.3% mandate since the mandate was upheld in 2012. “She wasn’t (in Florida) long enough to Despite penalties, Bates said, many Putnam ONLINE develop a lasting relationship,” Piscitello Percentage of people not residents are still uninsured. said. insured in Florida in 2014 “Unfortunately, you have a lot of people who For information about health Piscitello said there are no suspects, but say it’s cheaper to pay the penalty than to pur- care requirements detectives are working on a time frame chase coverage,” he said. “As the penalties go up, and penalties, leading to Pinckney’s death. it might be cheaper to just go ahead and get the visit the Health “We believe she was alive at a specific 24 Care Marketplace time,” Piscitello said. Days before the marketplace’s at www. Pinckney had two children and was 2016 enrollment deadline See INSURANCE, Page 5A healthcare.gov. about four months pregnant when she died, authorities said.

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010716a1.indd 1 1/6/16 8:26 PM “One cannot and must not try to erase the past merely because it does not fit the present.” — Golda Meir morning briefing Israeli prime minister 2ATHURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2016 (1898-1978) PALATKA DAILY NEWS Today in History www.palatkadailynews.com 1825 St. Johns Ave., Palatka FL 32177 MAIL: P.O. Box 777, Palatka, FL 32178 Today is Thursday, Jan. 7, the seventh day of 2016. There are 359 USPS 418-500 days left in the year. Periodicals postage paid at Palatka, FL, Palatka Daily News, est. 1885, TODAY IN PUTNAM is published daily Tuesday through In 1924, the Putnam County Saturday by the Palatka Daily News, Inc., Country Club was sold at a sheriff’s POSTMASTER: Send address changes to sale to H.A. Davis for $500. Formed Palatka Daily News, P.O. Box 777, in 1921, the property was purchased Palatka FL 32178 for $7,700, and $10,000 was invested MAIN NUMBER ..... 312-5200 on improvements. In 1952, a load of 66 five-gallon Business hours are 8 a.m. to jugs of moonshine valued at $2,500 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. was captured in East Palatka en route from MacClenny to Miami. Call about classified or display ads, questions about circulation or any other newspaper business. Call TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT IN HISTORY with news tips at any time. Just fol- On Jan. 7, 1789, America held its low the instructions after business first presidential election as voters hours. chose electors who, a month later, Advertising fax ...... 312-5209 selected George Washington to be Newsroom fax ...... 312-5226 the nation’s first chief executive.

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of Citra and Gene Waldron of Citra; a sister, Sharon Owens Obituaries (Eugene) of Orange Springs; five grandchildren, L.J. Obituaries are paid adver- Klemons, Samantha Klemons, tising written by funeral Leo Klemons III, Joshua Bill filed for female WWII pilots homes based upon information Klemons and Dustin Young; provided by families. Death and several great-grandchil- By Matthew Barakat exclusion of WASPs is wrong ashes placed at Arlington. WASPs who served in the pro- notices are brief announce- dren. Associated Press and filed legislation to reverse Harmon’s family said the gram, and it’s estimated only ments published at no charge. Memorial services will be 2 McHugh’s decision. WASPs or their relatives 100 are still alive. And not p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 at McLEAN, Va. — An The family of WASP Elaine aren’t asking for special treat- everyone who is eligible for Simmons Baptist Church, Arizona congresswoman filed Harmon, who died last year at ment, only the same rights Arlington chooses to be cre- Pamma Klemons 7039 E. Highway 318, near legislation Wednesday to 95, has been waging a cam- that would have been afforded mated and placed there. But Citra, with Brother L.D. ensure a group of female paign to restore the rules to them if they had been rec- Yates said there could be a Itheal W. “Pamma” Osteen officiating. World War II pilots can have granting WASPs the right to ognized as a military unit domino effect that would Klemons, 79, of Hollister, Memories and condolences their ashes laid to rest at be placed at Arlington. An from the beginning. occur by letting WASPs in. passed away Monday, Jan. 4, may be expressed to the fami- Arlington National Cemetery. Associated Press article last But Army officials say Merchant Marines who 2016, at Putnam Community ly at Pamma’s Book of The pilots known as Women week about the family’s cam- WASPs still don’t qualify, served in World War II, for Medical Center following a Memories page at www. Airforce Service Pilots, or paign prompted widespread despite their retroactive sta- example, also had veteran brief illness. JohnsonOverturffunerals. WASPs, flew military aircraft criticism of the Army for tus as veterans. status granted to them retro- A native of Citra, she resid- com. in noncombat roles during excluding WASPs. A petition McSally said the Army’s actively under the 1977 law, ed in Putnam County since Arrangements are under wartime to free up male pilots on change.org sponsored by response is insufficient. and Yates said allowing them 1959, coming from Citra. the direction of Johnson- for combat. The women were the Harmon family has now “We thought this was set- in would place a far greater Pamma was a homemaker Overturf Funeral Home in considered civilians until received more than 31,000 tled in 1977,” said McSally, strain on Arlington’s capacity and a member of Woodlawn Palatka. Congress retroactively grant- signatures. herself a retired Air Force than the WASPs. Baptist Church in Johnson. ed them veteran status in In the meantime, the fami- pilot. “The Army can give Kate Landdeck, a history She enjoyed watching auto 1977. ly has been keeping Harmon’s some bureaucratic answer, professor at Texas Woman’s racing and going to church at Since then, the women have ashes in a closet while they but they’re on the wrong side university who has researched Woodlawn. Homer Smith been permitted to have their press for inclusion at of this.” the WASPs and advocated for She was preceded in death ashes placed at Arlington, the Arlington. Renea Yates, deputy super- their inclusion at Arlington, by her husband, Leo A. Homer Smith, 84, of cemetery in northern Virginia Eligibility for in-ground intendent for cemetery said she is sympathetic to Klemons. Palatka, entered the sunset of overlooking the nation’s capi- burial at Arlington, which has administration at Arlington, Arlington’s concerns about Pamma is survived by a son, life Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, tal. And since 2002 they have severe space limitations, is said Wednesday in a phone space. But she said that the Leo L. Klemons Sr. (Tawnya) at Putnam Community been eligible for placement extremely tight, and not even interview the cemetery faces WASP pilots’ history is dis- of Hollister; four brothers, J.R. Medical Center. with military honors. all World War II veterans are extreme pressure on its capac- tinct. Waldron (Lillian) of Dunnellon, Arrangements entrusted to But last year, then-Secre- eligible for burial there. But ity, and extending eligibility WASPs, she said, were cre- Louie Waldron (Brenda) of the care of Karl N. Flagg tary of the Army John eligibility for placement of to WASPs inevitably means ated with the intent for them Sparr, Mike Waldron (Roberta) Serenity Memorial Chapel. McHugh rescinded their eligi- ashes, or inurnment, is not the cemetery will fill up even to serve as a full-fledged mili- bility. In a memo, he said law- quite as strict. Arlington’s faster. tary unit, but their admission yers had determined they rules state “any former mem- “As stewards here, we have into the armed forces was should never have been ber of the Armed Forces who to make tough decisions today derailed strictly because of allowed in Arlington in the served on active duty (other that will affect the life of the gender discrimination. Not guilty plea from San first place. than for training) and whose cemetery 20 to 30 years from “I just think they’ve picked Rep. Martha McSally, last service terminated honor- now,” Yates said. the wrong group to exclude,” Bernardino gun buyer R-Ariz., said the Army’s ably” is eligible to have their There were just over 1,000 she said.

By Amy Taxin dents at a community college Associated Press and murder motorists on a congested freeway. RIVERSIDE, Calif. — The The Dec. 30 indictment Tribe says armed men ‘desecrating’ land man who bought the rifles superseded charges he origi- used in the San Bernardino nally faced when arrested two By Terrence Petty ence at the tribe’s cultural cen- The 13,700-acre Burns chased property in the Burns attack pleaded not guilty weeks after the Dec. 2 shoot- and Manuel Valdes ter, about half-hour drive from Paiute Reservation is north of area, where about 200 tribal Wednesday to charges in a ings carried out by Farook and Associated Press Malheur National Wildlife this remote town in Oregon members now live. federal indictment accusing his wife, Tashfeen Malik, at a Refuge, which is being occupied sagebrush country. The reser- Bundy’s group seized build- him of conspiring with one of building where Farook’s col- BURNS, Ore. — The leader by some 20 men led by Ammon vation is separate from the ings Saturday at the nature the shooters and to provide leagues from the San of an American Indian tribe Bundy, whose father Cliven wildlife refuge, but tribal preserve in eastern Oregon’s material support to terrorists. Bernardino county health that regards an Oregon nature was at the center of a standoff members consider it part of high desert country. Enrique Marquez Jr., 24, department were meeting. preserve as sacred issued a in Nevada with federal officials their ancestral land. Authorities have made no appeared in federal court in The couple killed 14 people rebuke Wednesday to the in 2014 over use of public lands. As with other tribes, the attempt to remove them. Riverside with his hands and and wounded 22 others before armed men who are occupying Ammon Bundy is demand- Burns’ Paiute’s link to the land The standoff in rural feet shackled. He answered being killed hours later in a the property, saying they are ing the refuge be handed over is marked by a history of conflict Oregon is a continuation of a “not guilty” when asked to dramatic shootout with police. not welcome at the snowy bird to locals. with white settlers and the U.S. long-running dispute over enter his plea to the five-count Authorities said Marquez sanctuary and must leave. Rodrique said she “had to government. In the late 1800s, federal policies covering the indictment. was not involved in the kill- The Burns Paiute tribe was laugh” at the demand, they were forced off a sprawling use of public lands, including A jury trial was scheduled ings, but that his failure to the latest group to speak out because she knew Bundy was reservation created by an 1872 grazing. The federal govern- for Feb. 23. Marquez could be warn authorities about Farook against the men, who have not talking about giving the treaty that was never ratified. ment controls about half of all sent to prison for as long as 50 and his purchase of the guns taken several buildings at the land to the tribe. Some later returned and pur- land in the West. years if he’s convicted. His had deadly consequences. preserve to protest policies lawyer, Young J. Kim, Marquez and Farook were governing the use of federal declined to comment after the friends who grew up next door land in the West. arraignment. to each other in Riverside. “The protesters have no According to the FBI, dur- Farook, 28, introduced right to this land. It belongs to ing 10 days of interviews Marquez to Islam as a teenag- the native people who live Marquez revealed plots he er a decade ago and indoctri- here,” tribal leader Charlotte and his friend, Syed Rizwan nated him in violent extrem- Rodrique said. Farook, discussed but never ism, according to the FBI. She spoke at a news confer- carried out to slaughter stu- •Sales ONE BOOK Pet of the Day •Repair CARPET REMNANT •Installation NORMAN TRUCKLOAD SALE ONE PUTNAM Opening Celebration

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shocking investigation minds of the public and lawmak- eral government, said Evers. “I training to re-enter society. They released annually. Over the last into the condition of ers. would prefer a state commis- continue their lives of crime decade, despite a decrease in some prisons and the Leading the way is state Sen. sion,” he said. because our corrections system crime, the number of Florida abuse of inmates, espe- Greg Evers, a Republican from Evers said his bill is in the idea fails them. Thus, the system also inmates has grown from 80,000 Acially at Lowell Correctional Florida’s Panhandle, who said stage, but its goals have come fails the taxpayers. to about 100,000. Institute, makes it plain: his office has met with citizens into focus. The shortcomings of our cor- In contrast, the number of cor- Florida’s prison system needs and corrections employees to “I want Florida inmates to be rections system have recently rections employees has dropped not only an overhaul, but inde- craft a bill “we can all vote on.” safe while in prison — and I been detailed in a study by from 12,100 to 11,000, which pendent oversight of what really The key is the creation of a want the same for our correc- Florida Legislature’s Office of means one officer may be goes on behind those prison watchdog commission, Evers tions officers,” Evers said. Program Policy Analysis and responsible for 100 inmates. walls. said Monday. And in a perfect world, those Government Accountability. Evers has taken the lead and With the Florida legislative He said new state Department leaving our prison system would Analysts toured prison facilities deserves credit. Lawmakers session less than two weeks of Corrections Secretary Judy be rehabilitated. “You wouldn’t and culled the experiences and should ensure that any “inde- away, some legislators want to Jones “has gotten the depart- mind having them move next suggestions of nearly 300 cor- pendent” commission is truly take action while the outrage ment under control, but we need door,” Evers said. rections employees and inmates. independent and focused on fix- over conditions in our prisons another set of eyes and ears” at For now, that’s fantasy. Many Their report concluded the ing decades of problems, not documented by the Miami the department’s 142 facilities. of the thousands of inmates state’s corrections system is creating a new bureaucracy to Herald — as well as the state’s That oversight can come from released annually into the com- poorly serving the citizens of maintain business as usual. own studies — is fresh in the a state-created body or the fed- munity have undergone little job Florida and the 33,000 inmates — Miami Herald

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“Our Views” is the editorial position of the Palatka Daily News. All other features on the Opinions page are the views of the writers or cartoonists and do dim for Carson campaign not necessarily reflect views of the Palatka Daily News. s it has for months, Ben Carson’s eign and national policy issues, people in his FIRST AMENDMENT campaign is raising a lot of money. BYRON circle consistently declare him to be one of A The Republican presidential candi- the smartest people, if not the smartest, Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment date raised $23 million in the last quarter of they’ve ever known. That, of course, misses of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or 2015 — ahead of red-hot Ted Cruz and, like- YORK the point. Everyone recognizes Carson’s abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the ly, all other rivals in the Republican field. medical achievements. But there are lots of right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to At the same time, Carson is plunging in smart people who don’t have the type of petition the Government for a redress of grievances. the polls. On Nov. 5, he was in first place in knowledge required for the presidency. the national GOP race, with 24.8 percent in underwent an open civil war, with cam- Carson appears to be one of them. WRITE TO US the RealClearPolitics average of polls. paign manager Barry Bennett resigning Meanwhile, Team Carson firmly believes Today, he is in fourth place, with 9.3 per- after a protracted conflict with longtime — or says it firmly believes — he will win The Palatka Daily News welcomes letters to cent. Carson friend and manager Armstrong the Iowa caucuses. Like every other trailing the editor and will print as many as possible. In Iowa, on Nov. 1, Carson was in first Williams. Before Bennett left, the feud cre- campaign, they point to the fact eventual Letters should be 350 words or fewer. place with 29.2 percent of the ated an embarrassing scene in which caucus winner Rick Santorum was far Typewritten letters are preferred. They must RealClearPolitics average. Today, he is in Carson invited some reporters to his home behind at this date — and even much later include the author’s name and town of fourth place with 9.6 percent. without Bennett’s knowledge, and told them — in the 2012 campaign. Santorum shot to residence for publication. Writers should In New Hampshire, on Nov. 14, Carson he was going to shake up his campaign — a the top to win, so why can’t Carson? include a phone number where they may be was in second place with 14.7 percent of the clear signal he was going to sack Bennett. The answer, in part, is because contacted by a newsroom clerk; letter writers’ average. Today, he is in seventh place with Then, Carson semi-backtracked when it Santorum, a former senator fluent in numbers will not be published. Letters about 5.5 percent. blew up in the press. A series of confusing national and foreign policy issues, was not a issues of concern to Putnam County residents will be given the highest priority. The Daily Finally, in South Carolina — where there clarifications followed until Bennett finally one-time leader who plunged in the polls. News editorial staff will reject any letter it are fewer polls to count — Carson was in took off. Whatever Carson’s difficulties, there’s deems to be potentially libelous or second place with 22.7 percent of the aver- Now, Carson said, he will run a sharper still all that money. The problem is, Carson inappropriate. A letter writer can expect no age Dec. 3. Today, he is in fourth place with operation. “One thing I want to do is have a appears to be spending even more than the more than one letter to be published within a 11.3 percent. much more robust response to attacks, par- prodigious amounts he is raising. Citing 30-day period. It’s been common for a while now to refer ticularly when they are false,” he told CBS internal campaign documents, the Wall to the Republican first tier as Donald recently. “We’ve kind of taken a nonchalant Street Journal recently reported Carson Send your letter to: Trump, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and Carson. attitude toward that. I think it’s the wrong raised $8.8 million in October and spent Letters to the Editor But Carson is hanging on to the lowest rung thing to do. So you’ll see much more aggres- $9.5 million. A huge amount of that money Palatka Daily News of the top tier by his fingernails and seems siveness in that region.” is being pushed back into more fundraising. P.O. Box 777 sure to fall soon. Carson’s analysis should alarm anyone Any outsider’s first reaction to such news Palatka, FL 32178 Talk to people in Carsonland, and they’ll who cares about his campaign. It suggests would be: Somebody is getting rich off this. E-mail: [email protected] concede some self-inflicted wounds. Whose whichever warring faction has the candi- People in Carsonland deny it. But chances Fax: 386-312-5226 idea was it to allow Duane Clarridge, date’s ear at the moment is telling him the are, somebody is getting rich off this. Carson’s foreign-policy tutor, to belittle the problem is messaging. That’s what cam- All the while, Carson’s slide continues. If ONLINE candidate’s knowledge in an interview with paigns in trouble like to tell themselves. past campaigns are any guide, there will be the New York Times? A candidate who appears utterly unpre- a shakeup, followed by cutbacks, followed Visit our website at www. Who let Carson talk to the Washington pared for the policy challenges of a cam- by a deeper dip in the polls. Despite his palatkadailynews.com or www. Post’s Sally Quinn on the subject of religion? paign, much less the White House? Failing many admirable qualities, Ben Carson’s mypdn.com. Want to be social with In that interview, Carson said he does not campaigns prefer to blame things on a mes- extraordinary venture into presidential poli- us? Like us on Facebook at www. believe in the Rapture or in the reality of saging problem, when in fact they almost tics is not likely to end well. facebook.com/palatkadailynews Hell. The campaign had some cleaning up to always have a candidate problem. And so it do with evangelicals after that one. is with Carson. Byron York is chief political correspondent Beyond that, Carson’s campaign recently In questions about Carson’s depth on for- for The Washington Examiner. PUBLIC FORUM

are not allowed to force medical atten- I drove 18-wheelers for years and enough to spend 15 minutes in a park- Seat belts don’t save tion on anyone who is alert enough to knew the fear truckers have of being ing lot with one stop sign and a couple PDN shows true refuse it. forced to buckle up. After nearly two of left turns. lives in crashes To wit: If I choose not to be ban- million miles, I never had a major One state senator pushed seat belts meaning of Christmas daged or transported to a medical accident. Why? Because I refused to into law, because he felt his daughter I read that the Putnam County facility, the officials cannot force me use a cellphone or sight-see with the would be alive today had she been The Christmas edition of the Sheriff’s Office wants to increase seat onto a gurney or institute any medical truck moving. While truck wrecks are buckled. Not so. Records indicate she Palatka Daily News was a reminder of belt awareness. While the intent is attention. rare, drivers involved seldom survive was distracted, not paying attention the true meaning of Christmas. laudable, their claim to the safety Since the state saw no life-saving a crash, seat belts being the No. 1 and drove off the road. Had she been It isn’t about the shopping and spe- aspects of the seat belt is misguided. benefits in a motorcyclist crash hel- cause of their inability to escape. concentrating, she might be alive. In cial bargains on material gift, but Seat belts should be considered met, I see a similar infringement on Rather than push the questionable short, paying attention is the only being thankful for our many blessings unconstitutional, because the devices my rights with seat belts. Moreover, benefits of belt safety, the sheriff’s sure way to avoid injury or death in a and the freedom to worship as we are medical injury prevention devices state Highway Patrol records show office should concentrate on improv- car wreck. choose and celebrate Jesus’ birth. that are illegal. Upon arrival at a more people are injured while ing driving habits by making the driv- Glynn Adams Barbara Cunningham wreck, emergency personnel or police strapped in than those who are not. er’s licenses more rigid. It’s not Palatka Georgetown

010716a4.indd 1 1/6/16 9:04 PM 5A PALATKA DAILY NEWS • THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2016 Sheriff’s office: Stolen vehicle, traffic stop leads to lockdown P CSO, Palatka Police Department, Highway Patrol respond, apprehend man accused of stealing car

Palatka Daily News matching the one driven by Raheem Javon Highway Patrol officers) who could assist,” down the administrative building, but it was Asbell. Wells said. for less than five minutes,” Wells said. A 21-year-old Palatka man was arrested Wells said an anonymous tipster Wells said officers stopped the car on St. Officers caught the passenger only a few and charged with vehicle theft and driving Wednesday afternoon gave a location for the Johns Avenue. blocks from the traffic stop, Wells said. The with a suspended license after an anony- alleged stolen vehicle in East Palatka. “A passenger got out of the car and fled,” passenger was arrested and charged with a mous tip was called into the Putnam County A deputy responded to the area and saw Wells said. misdemeanor for resisting an officer without Sheriff’s Office about the location of the the suspect driving a car that matched the Wells said anytime a suspect is in the violence and probation violation. He was alleged stolen car. description of the stolen vehicle and began area of a Putnam County School District transported to the Putnam County Jail Sheriff’s Office Capt. Joe Wells said following the car toward Palatka, Wells said. building, an automatic notification is sent to without bond. Tuesday and Wednesday, the Palatka Police “(The deputy) followed the vehicle over the district, including the administrative Asbell was arrested and taken to the Asbell Department dispatched a notice for officers (Memorial) Bridge, and fortunately, there offices. Putnam County Jail. He is being held on in Putnam describing a stolen vehicle were some Palatka police officers and (state “They made the determination to lock $1,508 bond. Insurance continued from PAge 1A Central Fla.

coverage — and better, in case you have a medical issue prosecutor that comes up.” The penalty for individuals who didn’t have health insur- ance in 2015 is $325 per dies from adult and $162.50 per child under 18, or 2 percent of the household income, whichever cancer amount is higher. The penal- ty is enforced when individu- Associated Press als file taxes. Bates said the penalty VIERA — Norm Wolfinger, could vary if individuals had the long-serving former state health care for a portion of attorney for Brevard and the year. Seminole counties, died. He In 2016, the penalty for not was 70. having insurance will State Attorney’s Office increase to $695 per person, spokeswoman Lynne or 2.5 percent of the house- Bumpus-Hooper said hold income, whichever is Wolfinger was battling bone higher. marrow cancer. He died To encourage affordable Tuesday. care, insurance providers are Wolfinger is best known on required to meet minimum the national stage as having standards. The government recused himself from the also launched the Health George Zimmerman case in Care Marketplace, health- 2012. Gov. Rick Scott appoint- care.gov, which allows indi- ed special prosecutor Angela viduals and small businesses Corey to pursue the case. to shop for insurance and apply for subsidies. States were also allowed to expand Medicaid coverage ONE BOOK since the 2012 insurance mandate, but Florida officials ONE PUTNAM chose not to. “Many people don’t qualify Schedule of Events for the (government) subsidy because they make too much, You are invited to join but can’t afford health care,” your community in reading Bates said. “The government expected states to extend Medicaid with the Affordable Submitted photo Care Act, but Florida didn’t. Q.I. Roberts Junior-Senior High juniors received the Cambridge Scholar Award with merit for earning high marks on Cambridge That hurt a lot of people, International exams. From left, are Hannah Hughes, Zykiah Daniels, Ariel Smith and Brittany Luong. especially in Putnam County.” According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, an addi- tional 848,000 Florida resi- Putnam County Cambridge students honored dents would gain coverage if the state expanded Medicaid coverage to individuals with Palatka Daily News countries and exceeded the international Daniels said she likes how the Cambridge family incomes at or below pass rate in English language, general program focuses on global studies and a 133 percent of the federal Four inaugural Cambridge program stu- papers, and travel and tourism exams. broad exploration of subject matter. She poverty level — $32,253 dents were recently honored for earning Smith said the program’s student body said the program demands a lot from stu- annually for a family of four high marks on Cambridge International was “cohesive.” dents, but the rewards are well worth it. in 2015. exams. “We interact and work well together,” he “You’re going to get a lot of return for The health and human Juniors Ariel Smith, Brittany Luong, said. “We know each other’s strength and your efforts,” said Daniels, who plans to services department said the Hannah Hughes and Zykiah Daniels weaknesses.” major in psychology in college and earn a uninsured rate in Florida in earned the Cambridge Scholar Award with Luong said she likes the way the aca- doctorate so she can become a clinical psy- 2014 was 18.3 percent. merit for earning high marks on Cambridge demic curriculum is applied to real world chologist. The health care market- International Advanced Subsidiary level situations. She is planning to apply to the For information about the Cambridge place’s deadline for 2016 exams. medical program at the University of program, call 659-1737. Applications for MEET THE AUTHOR enrollment is Jan. 31. The students participated in Putnam Cambridge to become an anesthesiologist. the program will be accepted through Feb. AT ONE OF EIGHT For information about County School District’s Cambridge She said she plans to visit Cambridge in 20. health care requirements Advanced Studies program at Q.I. Roberts the near future to explore the school. A parent information night for the K-12 GREAT EVENTS! and penalties, visit health- Junior-Senior High since it began in 2013. “I feel I’m more prepared for college,” Cambridge program is 5:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at OFFICIAL KICK-OFF care.gov. Cambridge International is an advanced Hughes said of the program. C.L. Overturf Jr. Sixth Grade Center audi- Thursday, January 7th academic acceleration program created by Hughes said she plans to pursue a career torium, 1100 S. 18th St. in Palatka. 5:30 p.m. [email protected] the University of Cambridge in England. as a pediatrician or a nurse practitioner so Palatka Municipal Golf Course Putnam participants competed with she can interact with children, which she [email protected] 10th-12th-grade students in more than 186 has always enjoyed. LUNCH WITH THE GREATS Wednesday, January 13th 12:00 p.m. Cold weather Crescent City Branch Library

BOOK DISCUSSION shelter to open Thursday, January 21st A Cruz, Rubio battle over undecided Iowans intensifies 6:00 p.m. Headquarters Palatka Library Associated Press ability to defeat the Democratic torn between the Texas senator, forceful in criticizing Cruz while for homeless COLLEGE LIBRARY VISIT nominee in the fall are all under a sharp-tongued combatant in they’ve crisscrossed Iowa. Rubio Wednesday, February 3rd Palatka Daily News CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — close examination. Donald Washington, and the smoother is bluntly challenging Cruz’s 12:15 p.m. Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz are Trump comes up often as well, Rubio — both conservatives commitment to national securi- SJRSC Campus - Valhalla Hall The Palatka Christian fighting for the favor of many of as do retired neurosur- with tea party roots ty, while Cruz casts Rubio as an Service Center plans to open the same undecided voters geon Ben Carson and but divergent paths. establishment favorite who sup- BOOK DISCUSSION its cold weather shelter at across Iowa, where even some of New Jersey Gov. Chris “I want somebody ports “amnesty” for immigrants Thursday, February 4th 6:00 p.m. its new Peters Street loca- the most attentive Republicans Christie. who’s going to be able in the country illegally. Bostwick Library Branch tion. said they can’t make up their At 44 and 45, respec- to win the general elec- Undecided voters said they Center Director Sheila minds less than four weeks tively, Rubio and Cruz tion,” Clark said. By need more time to sort through BOOK DISCUSSION McCoy said she expects the before voting begins. are the youngest can- his calculation, Cruz or the big pack of contenders. Tuesday, February 9th shelter will open tonight for That was so among Iowans didates in the 2016 Rubio, with their “There’s been so many,” said 6:00 p.m. the first time this season. who gathered before sunrise to field and the only Cuban-American heri- Iowa corn farmer Jim Nelson of Interlachen Branch Library “We haven’t changed any- hear Rubio at a town-hall-style Hispanics. Cruz tage, may be best posi- Cherokee. “We’re trying to go BOOK DISCUSSION thing but our location,” meeting in Cedar Rapids. The “I’ve seen Marco tioned to capture through them all. Give them all Thursday, February 11th McCoy said. “It’s a smaller Florida senator impressed the Rubio and Ted Cruz,” Latino votes in a chance.” 2:00 p.m. space, but we usually only crowd, but few left having decid- Connie Peterson, a November. People in early voting states Melrose Branch Library average about 11 people ed if he would get their vote. retired 74-year-old Cruz is working to like Iowa and New Hampshire anyway.” “I haven’t settled on one can- Republican, said build on his strong are notoriously late deciders, FINALE CELEBRATION The shelter, now located didate 100 percent,” said Mike Wednesday at a Rubio Iowa polling this week and the fact they have a dozen Tuesday, February 23rd 5:30 p.m. at 2600 Peters St., opens Grover, a 65-year-old Cedar event in Marshalltown. with a 28-stop, six-day contenders to choose from is GFWC Women’s Club from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. Rapids man who is among the “In ways, they seem bus tour focused large- making their decision all the of Palatka when the overnight temper- thousands of “persuadable vot- similar, and I can’t ly on small towns and more difficult. ature is 39 degrees or below. ers” still up for grabs. make up my mind farm communities. A Bloomberg Politics/Des McCoy said the cold In small towns from there.” She added: “It’s Rubio Rubio is making four Moines Register poll conducted weather shelter is in need of Cherokee to Sioux Center, an going to be a hard deci- stops over two days, last month found only 33 per- volunteers for the 11 p.m. - 7 overwhelming number of sion.” having spent nine days cent of likely Iowa caucus-goers a.m. shift. would-be voters said both Cruz A day earlier, at a Cruz rally in the state over the past month, had made up their minds, with For information about the and Rubio are in contention for along Iowa’s western border, his campaign said. two-thirds saying they could shelter or to volunteer, call their support. Their policies, Mondamin real estate agent Rubio, who is lagging behind still be persuaded by any candi- 328-0984. personalities and presumed Lary Clark said he was also Cruz in the polls, has been more date.

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CROSSWORD ADVICE BY HARRIETTE COLE ACROSS 50 One with a 22 Heavy string 41 Sports injury 1 Pelican seal 23 Sacramento 44 Heirs, often feature 52 Speak evil of hrs. 46 Spandex fiber Reader, husband argue over title 6 Not phony 54 Wind chill — 25 Inquire 47 Elec. unit 10 Pack animals 58 Checks for 27 Vex 48 Damage Dear Harriette: I have a dilem- When you and your family refer to the team bank account, and four 12 Tree-trunk typos 28 Wielded an ax 49 — vera lotion ma with my husband about how her or introduce her, make sure that presents is a lot. We appreciate our growths 59 Dressing- 30 Foundry 51 Toward the 14 Cooks down refuse stern to have our children refer to the you do so with the respect that you coach, but we don’t really have the clams 60 Waiter’s 32 Wheel buy 53 Charged bit woman who cleans our house. I have for her role in your home. A funds to give her all of these pres- 15 Brisbane offering (2 wds.) 55 Jaunty cap believe “housekeeper” is a polite twist on your husband’s description ents she’s come to expect. Should native 61 Put the finger 34 Tint 56 Poem by term for what she does. My hus- may be, “This is Rose (or whatever we explain to her that we are down- 16 Population on 39 Martial art Keats Yesterday’s Answer survey (2 wds.) 57 Tulip color band, however, says “cleaning her name is). She is the lady who sizing her presents to cards and two 18 Shooting DOWN lady” is the description of her job. keeps our home in order.” Or “She marble 1 “Downton nice ones or just go ahead and make 19 Darth’s son Abbey” I would feel bad if she heard my is the lady who cleans our home.” the changes to save money? — Gift 21 Knighted channel children calling her the cleaning Like you, I prefer “housekeeper.” Gamble, Racine, Wisconsin Guinness 2 Unconscious lady. This just seems like a lowly To that end, you can still call her 23 Write 3 Suffix for Dear Gift Gamble: Managing 24 Mouser forfeit term to me, but my husband says I that and encourage your children your coach’s expectations will be 26 Ex-frosh 4 Teasing am being too sensitive. I want this to do the same. Your husband can tricky at best. Given her history, 29 Noncoms remark woman to feel good about com- make a separate choice. 31 RR terminal 5 Cooking she has grown accustomed to being ing to our house. She does not do Dear Harriette: I am an athlete 33 Marsh grass class, for courted in lavish ways. You may 35 Comet feature short (2 wds.) more than keep everything neat and on a great team. We spend money want to consider giving her one 36 Nieces and 6 Wakens clean, but I believe she keeps the throughout the year on transporta- cousins 7 Curvy letter large gift and the rest much smaller 37 Like a lawn 8 Kind of prof. house tidy so she should be called a tion, training and additional coach- tokens of your appreciation. Get at dawn 9 Han Solo’s “housekeeper.” Is calling someone ing. Although there’s a financial 38 Ooze love creative with them, though, so that a cleaning lady offensive, or is it strain, all the athletes love our sport. 40 Krypton or 11 FICA number she knows you care. Ideas range radon 12 Claw badly simply describing a job? — No Our coach, however, expects extrav- 42 Notch shape 13 Apply a patch Scrubs, Baltimore agant gifts for occasions throughout from a book you think she would 43 Spew forth 17 Didn’t make a Dear No Scrubs: love to read (maybe signed by the 45 Answered a move (2 wds.) What does she the season, including her birthday, author) to a gift certificate for a judge 19 Kind of pad call herself? That would be a great Christmas, Valentine’s Day and the 47 I knew it! 20 Loosen place to start. If you don’t know, end of the season. Previous teams spa treatment. Yes, a heartfelt card ask her. Your husband is not wrong, have made it a tradition to give her is nice, too. Rather than apologiz- HOROSCOPE but honestly, this has more to do items from Tiffany & Co., so that ing about what you can’t do, just For Thursday, January 7, 2016 ARIES LEO with tone than words. I imagine is why she expects expensive gifts. create new traditions that you can (March 21-April 19) (July 23-Aug. 22) you are extremely grateful for the I think this should change because afford and offer the gifts with full Don’t be held hostage by some- A learning experience will lead Sign up for an adventure or woman who cleans your home. any gifts she buys us are funded by gratitude. one who hasn’t been completely to more cash, higher self-esteem take part in something that is honest. Dig deep and gather data. and a brighter future. Love is on challenging if you want to meet If there is a battle to fight, you are the rise, and a promise can be like-minded people. Love and in a good position to win. Push made. Don’t let someone from romance are highlighted. BRIDGE forward and dump any baggage VIRGO your past interfere. his problems. In this deal, Justin club. He had to guess diamonds you’ve been forced to carry. Stand TAURUS (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) tall and aim for victory. (April 20-May 20) Put an end to whatever is hold- Hackett from England (West) for two more winners. Then, per- CAPRICORN Make travel plans or sign up for ing you back or causing you grief. did just that — and he made haps East had the club king, or, (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) something that will be a welcome Once you put negativity behind the key play smoothly, not with because the first trick marked Get your act together and put addition to your resume. Clear you, a window of opportunity the past behind you. Don’t fall up personal paperwork and will open. uncertainty and a perspiring West with the spade ace and victim to a dishonest peer or address concerns involving insti- LIBRA brow, which would have given king, maybe he could be end- someone trying to take advantage (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) tutions so you can explore new the game away. played in spades to lead a club of you. Be free with advice, but avenues. Book a trip or take time off to little else. GEMINI share something special with a How did the play go in three into South’s ace-queen. AQUARIUS (May 21-June 20) loved one. Discussing your plans no-trump? West led the spade Declarer correctly played East (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Express your feelings and find will give you the incentive to seven: two, 10, queen. for the diamond queen and took Conversations, meetings and out where you stand. Hemming work hard and stick to a budget. interviews will bring about posi- and hawing will not help you make SCORPIO South’s two diamonds was an his tricks in the suit. East pitched tive change. Don’t dwell on past plans for the future. Romance is (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) inverted minor-suit raise, show- a heart and a spade, but what regrets or let someone’s emo- on the rise, and a step forward Watch your money and the peo- ing at least game-invitational did West discard? Anticipating tional indulgence drag you down. should be taken. ple you are financially connected Romance will brighten the pic- CANCER to. Offer innovative ideas and Publilius Syrus, a Syrian slave values and denying a four-card the endplay, he calmly threw the ture. (June 21-July 22) incentives to make sure you get PISCES who was freed by his master and major. North’s two-heart rebid club 10. Explore your relationship the service and help you require. indicated a stopper in that suit Now declarer cashed dummy’s (Feb. 20-March 20) options. Make a move or reno- SAGITTARIUS became a writer of proverbs and Revisit an old dilemma in order vate your space to accommodate (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) adages in Latin, said, “The wise and warned of weakness in at top hearts, then led a spade, hop- to figure out a solution. Putting your current situation. Don’t You’ll be tempted to jump into man avoids evil by anticipating least one black suit. ing to snare West. However, after the past behind you will allow bicker over things you can- something that requires more it.” South started with six top taking four spade tricks, Hackett you greater freedom to pursue not change. Engage in posi- thought. Slow down and be smart, something you’ve always wanted tive action and avoid negative especially where your career and The wise bridge player avoids tricks: one spade (trick one), two led a heart to his partner’s queen to do. responses. finances are concerned. a minus score by anticipating hearts, two diamonds and one for down one. COMICS HAGAR THE HORRIBLE Chris Browne HI AND LOIS Chance Browne

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010716a6.indd 1 1/5/16 12:44 PM www.palatkadailynews.com SPORTSTHURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2016 PAGE 7A NFL NOTES MARK BLUMENTHAL Pair of Panthers make 5A all-state Carter is second team, culminating with their selection to Another the class 5A all-state team announced Pressley third team Wednesday by The Associated Press. Putnam County’s player of the bad end year, the 6-foot-3, 225-pound Carter By Andy Hall made the second team. The 6-1, 185- Palatka Daily News pound Pressley was a third-team pick. for Jags A four-year starter and a three- PHS coach Bobby Humphries was time all-county linebacker who also happy for both. He was particularly o, that was not the way any- displayed his skills at all-star camps, pleased with the way Pressley came one – let alone the Eron Carter was a known quantity from off the radar screen to being rec- Jacksonville Jaguars coaches entering his senior season at Palatka ognized among the state’s elite. N– wanted to see the season High School. Last season was Pressley’s first at end on Sunday. Not so the varsity level, having missed his The defense looked gassed. The Kaven Press- junior season because of a fight that offense couldn’t sustain drives. All the ley, a defensive followed the Panthers’ spring game at Jaguars got for 60 futile minutes at back who Orange Park. NRG Stadium against the Houston played virtual- “It’s really Kaven’s first full year of Texans was two field goals. ly no organized playing football since the ninth For the first time all season, Blake football since grade,” Humphries said. “He really Bortles did not throw a touchdown his freshman bought into what we were trying to do pass. Then again, it’s kind of hard to year. as a team and made plays when the throw touchdown passes when you’re But both opportunities presented themselves.” CHRIS DEVITTO / Palatka Daily News sacked eight times like Bortles was in grabbed atten- Palatka’s Eron Carter clamps down on a Gainesville Eastside back during the Pressley that game. tion as seniors, See ALL-STATE, Page 8A Panthers’ Aug. 21 preseason game. The Jaguars may have had their worst overall game. And it came aus- piciously after owner Shad Khan announced coach Gus Bradley was Girls District Soccer coming back for the 2016 season. They not only lost to the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints and Griffey, Texans in the final three, but looked bad in the process, outscored 91-50. The December ledger once again was horrible: The Jaguars were 1-4 in December/January and since 2008, the year after their last postseason Piazza appearance, and the franchise is 10-29 in the final month of the season. Still, general manager David Caldwell didn’t lay all the problems at Bradley’s feet. As a matter of fact, he in Hall praised him. “I know this: He can make difficult decisions,” Caldwell said. “I thought Griffey enters with his game management was very good throughout the year. Just his leader- record vote percentage ship skills. He’s terrific in front of the team. The players love playing for By Ronald Blum him and they play their tails off for Associated Press him. We’re not an overly penalized team, we take fairly good care of the NEW YORK — Ken Griffey Jr. ball. Those are usually three things was considered Mr. Clean during 22 that will usually transcend into victo- years in the major leagues, untaint- ries in the future.” ed by accusations of drug use as he Caldwell knows the first bit of busi- climbed the home-run list during the ness in 2016 is fixing the defense. It’s height of the Steroids Era. unfair to put all the problems on the He nearly made a clean sweep in secondary when the front didn’t get Hall of Fame voting. the job done, most notably due to two Griffey received 437 of 440 votes in key injuries – Sen’Derrick Marks, out his first appearance on the Baseball all but two games with a bicep tear, Writers’ Association of America bal- and first-round pick Dante Fowler Jr., lot, a record 99.3 percent. who blew out his ACL in the first “It’s real simple,” he explained mini-practice in May. after Wednesday’s announcement. “I think it’s easier in this league to “I’ve always said that I’ve got to look fix a defense than it is an offense,” my kids in the eyes and you want to Caldwell said. “It took us three years play fair.” to get where we need to be offensively. Mike Piazza, the top offensive It’s not like we don’t have any pieces catcher in baseball history, was on defense; we do have some good elected, too, and will be inducted players. We have a mountain of cap along with Griffey in Cooperstown on space and eight draft picks, coupled CHRIS DEVITTO / Palatka Daily News July 24. Among the many muscled with players that we felt like had Crescent City’s Laura Cruz (7) and Palatka’s Jordan Nearing (22) battle for control of the ball. sluggers whose accomplishments good years on defense.” were questioned during a time when Next would be fixing what ails the chemists preyed on clubhouses, offensive line, which was manhandled Piazza was made to wait until his by the Texans on Sunday. Though the fourth appearance on the ballot. sack count went down from 71 to 50 After falling 28 votes shy last year, this season, Caldwell admits there’s he was selected on 365 (83 percent). more to do to protect Bortles, who set He wouldn’t say whether he was the franchise records for touchdowns upset about being sullied by suspi- (35) and passing yards (4,428). Tough Going cions. “Protecting the passer is impor- “That’s the freedom we have,” tant,” Caldwell said. “We’ve been Piazza maintained. “You can say looking for a franchise quarterback these things, and that’s the country for a long period of time. We now feel Panthers have thrived outside 4-3A, struggled in it we live in.” like we have one, so we want to be Griffey topped the previous high able to protect him. “ By Mark Blumenthal percentage of 98.84, set when Tom The Jaguars will have a quality Palatka Daily News DISTRICT 4-3A TOURNAMENT Seaver appeared on 425 of 430 bal- first-round choice again the draft Where: Higher-seeded team’s fields for quarterfinals. At Menendez lots in 1992. The identities of the for semifinals, final. where they will select fifth this he Palatka High School girls soccer team Quartefinals (6 p.m. Monday): 5. Orange Park at 4. Palm Coast three writers who did not vote for spring. They will have options on has been two different teams this season. Matanzas; 6. Palatka at 3. Clay; 7. Orange Park at 2. Menendez. Griffey was not immediately known. Wednesday’s semifinals: Orange Park-Matanzas winner vs. 1. what they will do. There’s the one that has mastered its non- Nease, 5 p.m.; Palatka-Clay winner vs. Orange Park-Menendez win- “I can’t be upset,” he said. “It’s just n While Bradley will get another district schedule, going 14-1-1 the only loss a ner, 7 p.m. an honor to be elected, and to have year because they showed improve- tough 3-1 setback to St. Augustine in early Championship: Friday, 7 p.m. the highest percentage is definitely a Defending champion: Ponte Vedra ment in spite of a 12-36 career record, TNovember. As a matter of fact, the Panthers have an Directions to Clay: Take U.S. 17 north for 19 1/4 miles. At CR shock.” it will not be easy in 2016. The 11-match win streak against non-district opponents. 15A, veer left and head on that road for just over 3 1/2 miles. At SR A player needs to appear on 75 Jaguars will see some of the league’s Unfortunately for them, that’s not who they will 16, make a left turn and go almost a mile. The school is on the left. percent of ballots to gain election. best quarterbacks, young and old. be facing starting on Monday night when they travel DISTRICT 5-2A TOURNAMENT Jeff Bagwell missed by 15 votes and Among those quarterbacks they will to third-seeded Clay to open the District 4-3A tour- Where: Gainesville P.K. Yonge Tim Raines by 23. Trevor Hoffman, Play-in Game: 9. Bradford vs. 8. Crescent City, 10 a.m. Saturday. see are Tennessee’s Marcus Mariota nament. Quarterfinals: No. 7 Williston vs. No. 2 Keystone Heights, 5 p.m., second on the career saves list and (twice), Indianapolis’ Andrew Luck Against district opponents, sixth-seeded Palatka Monday; Crescent City-Bradford winner vs. No. 1 Alachua Santa Fe, appearing on the ballot for the first 7 p.m., Monday; No. 5 Newberry vs. No. 4 Fort White, 5 p.m., (twice again), either Denver’s Peyton has had nearly one nightmare after another, going Tuesday; No. 6 Interlachen vs. No. 3 P.K. Yonge, 7 p.m., Tuesday. time, was 34 short. Manning or Brock Osweiler, Green 1-5 and outscored 30-3 in the process. The Blue Wednesday’s semifinals: Crescent City-Bradford–Santa Fe win- Total ballots dropped by 109 from Bay’s Aaron Rodgers, Oakland’s Devils were one of those tormentors, winning 7-0 on ner vs. Newberry-Fort White winner, 5 p.m.; Keystone Heights- last year after writers who have not Williston winner vs. P.K. Yonge-Interlachen winner, 7 p.m. Derek Carr, Minnesota’s Teddy Nov. 17 at PHS. Championship: Friday, 7 p.m. been active for 10 years were elimi- Bridgewater, Baltimore’s Joe Flacco, In the Panthers’ best year ever, a 17-win 2012-13 Defending champion: Santa Fe. nated under a rules change by the Directions to P.K. Yonge: Travel west on SR-20 into Gainesville. Kansas City’s Alex Smith, San season that saw them qualify for the state tourna- Veer left onto SR-26 and go west until coming to the intersection for Hall’s board of directors. With a Diego’s Philip Rivers, Detroit’s ment for the first time, a lot of their success was SR-329. Turn left and go half a mile. Turn right onto SW Depot Avenue younger average electorate, Roger and go almost three-quarters of a mile. Enter next roundabout and Matthew Stafford and Buffalo’s Tyrod avoiding the St. Johns County teams that have been take the second exit onto SW 11th Street. The school is on the left. Clemens rose to 45 percent and Taylor. known to run rings around them. Palatka was in a Barry Bonds to 44 percent, both up district that included Alachua, Marion and Citrus from about 37 percent last year. See NFL, Page 8A counties that season. pretty fast and they just keep it up all game long Clemens has denied using perfor- “The biggest problem we’ve had with the teams in with their speed. We’ve had problems with other mance-enhancing drugs, and Bonds our district is keeping up with their speed,” said teams’ speed and teams like Ponte Vedra, Menendez said he never knowingly took any ANDY HALL Panthers coach Dominic Piscitello, whose Panthers and Palm Coast Matanzas have good speed.” banned substances. Sports Editor 312-5239 are 15-6-1, the second-best record in program histo- [email protected] ry. “The attacks from other teams in our district are See DISTRICT, Page 8A See HALL, Page 8A

010716a7.indd 1 1/6/16 11:19 PM 8A PALATKA DAILY NEWS • THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2016 SPORTS BRIEFS SCOREBOARD COLLEGE BASKETBALL

HONORABLE MENTION p.m. CALENDAR QB Cody Saunders 6-2 197 Sr. Tennessee handles Florida, 83-69 NOTE: Schedules are submitted by TODAY ON TELEVISION Panama City Arnold; QB J’hkari schools, leagues and recreation Harrison 6-0 190 Sr. Coconut Creek; NHL KNOXVILLE, Tenn. —Kevin Punter estab- departments and are subject to QB Nick Tronti 6-2 185 Jr. Ponte EASTERN CONFERENCE change without notice. COLLEGE BASKETBALL Vedra; QB Darius Bradwell 6-1 215 Sr. Atlantic Division lished the pace in the first half, and Tennessee 7 p.m. CBS Sports Bryant at Wagner Tallahassee Godby; QB Matt Dame 6-1 GP W L OT Pts GF GA used the fast start to remain unbeaten at home THURSDAY, January 7 7 p.m. ESPN Cincinnati at SMU 185 Sr. Riviera Beach Suncoast; QB Florida 40 24 12 4 52 111 86 HIGH SCHOOL 7 p.m. ESPN2 Louisville at North Caro- D.J. Johnson 5-8 170 Sr. St Petersburg Montreal 42 23 16 3 49 121 104 this season with an 83-69 win over Florida. Girls Soccer lina State Gibbs; QB Desmond Phillips 6-2 175 Detroit 40 20 13 7 47 101 106 Tennessee (8-6, 1-1 SEC) made 20 of 39 shots for Gainesville P.K. Yonge at Interlachen, 7 p.m. ESPNU Michigan at Purdue Sr. Miami Jackson; QB Jimmy Batch Boston 38 20 14 4 44 118 105 5 p.m. 7 p.m. FS Sun Notre Dame at Boston 6-1 170 Jr. Merritt Island; RB Justin Ottawa 40 19 15 6 44 114 120 a 53-31 halftime lead. Punter, the No. 2 scorer in Crescent City at Umatilla, 7 p.m. College Watkins 5-11 170 So. Citra North Tampa Bay 40 19 17 4 42 101 98 the SEC at 22.8 points per game, made his first Orange Park at Palatka, 7:15 p.m. 9 p.m. CBS Sports Old Dominion at Louisiana Marion; RB Demarcus Lindsey 5-11 Toronto 37 15 15 7 37 99 103 seven shots and scored 18 of his game-high 26 Boys Soccer Tech 185 Jr. Crawfordville Wakulla; RB Buffalo 40 15 21 4 34 92 110 Gainesville P.K. Yonge at Interlachen, 9 p.m. ESPN Illinois at Michigan State De’vonta Smith 5-11 185 Jr. Brooksville Metropolitan Division points before the break. 7 p.m. Central; RB Glass Wilson 5-9 190 Sr. GP W L OT Pts GF GA His free throws with 13:03 left to play in the sec- Girls Basketball 9 p.m. ESPN2 Arizona at UCLA New Port Richey Ridgewood; TE Nick Washington 39 29 7 3 61 124 85 Palm Coast Matanzas at Crescent 9 p.m. ESPNU Alabama at Mississippi Eubanks 6-5 215 Sr. Plantation N.Y. Islanders 40 22 13 5 49 113 99 ond half gave Tennessee a 64-34 advantage that City, 6 p.m. 11 p.m. ESPNU Santa Clara at BYU American Heritage; WR Chris Cotto N.Y. Rangers 40 22 14 4 48 118 105 Florida couldn’t overcome. Boys Basketball 5-11 170 Sr. Hallandale; OL Hunter New Jersey 41 20 16 5 45 94 97 Wildwood at Interlachen, 7 p.m. GOLF Rhineberger 6-2 290 Sr. Brooksville Pittsburgh 40 19 16 5 43 94 99 The Vols have won all eight home contests. They Girls Weightlifting 7 a.m. Golf Channel European PGA BMW Nature Coast; OL Ian McLean 6-6 265 Philadelphia 38 16 15 7 39 83 105 snapped a four-game losing streak to Florida (9-5, Crescent City at Palm Coast South African Open, first Sr. St Augustine Menendez; OL Mike Carolina 40 16 17 7 39 92 111 1-1) by shooting 47 percent from the floor. The Matanzas, 4 p.m. round, at Johannesburg Olak 6-5 290 Sr. Jacksonville Columbus 41 15 23 3 33 105 131 6 p.m. Golf Channel PGA Hyndai Tournament Westside; OL Jacob Conrad 6-4 285 WESTERN CONFERENCE Gators shot 34 percent. FRIDAY, January 8 Sr. Green Cove Springs Clay; OL Mike Central Division HIGH SCHOOL of Champions, first round, Davis 6-4 310 Sr. Bradenton GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tennessee freshman Admiral Schofield contrib- Girls Soccer at Kapalua, Hawaii Southeast; UT Amari DuBose 5-9 170 Dallas 42 28 10 4 60 146 113 uted 17 points and eight rebounds, and Robert Fort White at Crescent City, 5 p.m. Sr. Jacksonville Westside; LB Parker Chicago 42 25 13 4 54 117 100 Hubbs III had 12 points and nine rebounds. Palatka at Keystone Heights, 5 p.m. NBA Looney 6-0 225 Sr. Tampa Jesuit; DB St. Louis 42 23 14 5 51 103 103 Boys Soccer 8 p.m. TNT Celtics at Bulls Elijah Daniels 5-10 165 Sr. Ft Minnesota 39 21 11 7 49 105 92 KeVaughn Allen paced Florida with 18 points. Fort White at Crescent City, 7 p.m. 10:30 p.m. TNT Lakers at Kings Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons; DB Nashville 40 19 14 7 45 104 106 Dorian Finney-Smith had 12 points and 11 Colorado 40 19 18 3 41 113 111 Nease at Palatka, 7:15 p.m. Elisha Daniels 5-10 180 Sr. Ft rebounds. Girls Basketball NHL Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons; LS Matt Winnipeg 40 19 19 2 40 108 115 Keystone Heights at Interlachen, 6 8 p.m. NBC Sports Flyers at Wild Beardall 6-1 220 Sr. Merritt Island Pacific Division p.m. GP W L OT Pts GF GA Ponte Vedra at Palatka, 6:30 p.m. Los Angeles 39 25 12 2 52 105 87 NFL Boys Basketball WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL NBA Arizona 39 19 16 4 42 110 124 St. Augustine St. Joseph at Crescent 7 p.m. FS Florida Louisiana Tech at Old Do- EASTERN CONFERENCE Calgary 39 19 18 2 40 104 122 City, 7 p.m. minion Atlantic Division Anaheim 38 16 15 7 39 73 90 Bucs fire coach Lovie Smith Keystone Heights at Interlachen, 7:30 7 p.m. SEC Network Whip-around coverage W L Pct GB Vancouver 40 15 16 9 39 97 113 p.m. Toronto 22 15 .595 — San Jose 37 18 17 2 38 101 106 TAMPA — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired Palatka at Ponte Vedra, 7:30 p.m. Boston 19 16 .543 2 Edmonton 41 17 21 3 37 102 122 Girls Weightlifting Myers Dunbar DB-Tino Espinosa 6-1 175 Sr. New York 18 19 .486 4 NOTE: Two points for a win, one coach Lovie Smith on Wednesday night. Interlachen at Keystone Heights, 3:30 LB-Monterrious Loggins 6-1 230 Sr. Pensacola West Florida Brooklyn 10 25 .286 11 point for overtime loss. Smith went 6-10 this season and 8-24 over two p.m. Crawfordville Wakulla DB-Ben DeLuca 6-0 180 Sr. Orlando Philadelphia 4 33 .108 18 Tuesday’s Games Wrestling LB-Elijah Vuckovich 6-0 225 Sr. Citra Bishop Moore Southeast Division Washington 3, Boston 2 years in charge of the team. The announcement At Jacksonville Terry Parker H.S. North Marion UT-Travell Harris 5-9 170 Jr. Tampa W L Pct GB Florida 5, Buffalo 1 came as a surprise to many because Smith’s job Interlachen at Army Duals, 3:30 p.m. DB-Trayvon Mullen 6-2 175 Sr. Jesuit Miami 21 14 .600 — N.Y. Rangers 6, Dallas 2 Coconut Creek P-Mason Deneburg 6-3 175 So. Merritt Atlanta 21 15 .583 ½ Chicago 3, Pittsburgh 2, OT was not considered to be in danger. DB-Alex Kostagiannis 6-2 180 Jr. New Island Orlando 19 17 .528 2½ Minnesota 4, Columbus 2 General manager Jason Licht will oversee the TIDES Port Richey River Ridge THIRD TEAM OFFENSE Charlotte 17 18 .486 4 Philadelphia 4, Montreal 3 search for a new coach. Palatka City Dock DB-Ezra Gray 5-9 170 Sr. Lynn Haven QB-Collin Hartmann 6-0 180 Sr. Washington 15 18 .455 5 Winnipeg 4, Nashville 1 High Low Mosley Orlando Bishop Moore Central Division Calgary 3, Tampa Bay 1 Smith led the Chicago Bears to the NFC title in Today 12:58A,1:35P 8:10A,9:05P DB-Patrick Surtain 6-2 170 Soph. RB-Raekwon Webb 5-8 180 Sr. W L Pct GB Wednesday’s Games 2006, when they lost to Indianapolis in the Super Jan. 8 1:46A,2:19P 8:54A,9:47P Plantation American Heritage Panama City Bay Cleveland 24 9 .727 — Montreal 2, New Jersey 1 Jan. 9 2:32A,3:03P 9:37A,10:27P UT-Rayshad Lewis 5-8 165 Sr. Orlando RB-Trilion Coles 5-11 180 So. Orlando Chicago 21 12 .636 3 Chicago 3, Pittsburgh 1 Bowl. He was 84-66 in nine seasons with Chicago. Bishop Moore Bishop Moore Indiana 20 15 .571 5 St. Louis at Colorado, 10 p.m. St. Augustine Beach P-Jacob Finn 6-3 180 Sr. Jacksonville RB-Antwione Sims 6-0 200 Jr. Detroit 20 16 .556 5½ Carolina at Vancouver, 10 p.m. High Low Paxon Zephyrhills Milwaukee 14 23 .378 12 Toronto at Anaheim, 10 p.m. COLLEGE FOOTBALL Today 5:49A,5:59P ------,12:10P SECOND TEAM OFFENSE WR-Freddie Swain 6-1 175 Sr. Citra WESTERN CONFERENCE Thursday’s Games Jan. 8 6:35A,6:45P 12:09A,12:55P QB-Feleipe Franks 6-6 222 Sr. North Marion Southwest Division Washington at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Jan. 9 7:19A,7:31P 12:55A,1:39P Crawfoedville Wakulla WR-Trace McEwen 6-2 190 Sr. W L Pct GB Florida at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Seminoles’ Aguayo leaving early RB-Ryan Langford-Johnson 6-0 180 Groveland South Lake San Antonio 31 6 .838 — Philadelphia at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Sr. Palm Bay OL-Corey Samedi 6-2 270 Sr. Dallas 21 15 .583 9½ Winnipeg at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. TALLAHASSEE — Roberto Aguayo, the most PREP FOOTBALL RB-Malik Davis 5-10 185 Jr. Tampa Groveland South Lake Memphis 19 17 .528 11½ Arizona at Calgary, 9 p.m. Jesuit OL-Connor Robbins 6-8 315 Jr. St Houston 17 19 .472 13½ Toronto at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. accurate kicker in NCAA history, is skipping his 5A All-State Team RB-Desean McNair 5-10 185 Sr. Augustine Menendez New Orleans 11 23 .324 18½ Detroit at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. senior year at Florida State to enter the NFL draft. FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Jacksonville Ribault OL-Sean White 6-3 280 Sr. New Port Northwest Division QB-Tyler Huntley 6-0 180 Sr. WR-Binjimen Victor 6-4 180 Sr. Richey River Ridge W L Pct GB He is the second Seminoles player to announce Hallandale Coconut Creek OL-Maddox Corish 6-3 280 Jr. Tampa Oklahoma City 24 11 .686 — COLLEGE he is leaving early for the draft, joining defensive RB-Deshawn Smith 5-8 185 Sr. WR-Kalen Riles 6-1 180 Sr. Jesuit Utah 15 19 .441 8½ MEN’S BASKETBALL Brooksville Nature Coast Tallahassee Rickards OL-Eric Seidelman 6-2 260 So. Portland 15 22 .405 10 back Jalen Ramsey. RB-Bilal Ally 5-9 180 Sr. Green Cove OL-Christian Gainer 6-3 300 Sr. Orlando Bishop Moore Denver 13 23 .361 11½ Tennessee 83, Florida 69 Aguayo made 96.73 percent of his kicks in three Springs Clay Panama City Bay UT-Aaron McAllister 5-11 200 Sr. Live Minnesota 12 24 .333 12½ FLORIDA (9-5) seasons. He connected on all 198 of his extra-point RB-Chris Schwarz 5-10 205 Sr. New OL-T.J. Slaton 6-5 305 Jr. Plantation Oak Suwannee Pacific Division Allen 5-11 7-8 18, Finney-Smith 4-13 Port Richey River Ridge American Heritage K-Cameron Bauman 5-10 215 Jr. W L Pct GB 2-4 12, Chiozza 1-5 0-0 3, Egbunu attempts — an Atlantic Coast Conference record WR-Josh Hammond 6-0 180 Sr. OL-Kyle Weaver 6-3 320 Sr. Tampa Jesuit Golden State 33 2 .943 — 4-10 0-1 8, Leon 4-6 0-0 11, Hill 0-7 — and was 69 of 78 on field goals. The previous Hallandale Crawfordville Wakulla THIRD TEAM DEFENSE L.A. Clippers 22 13 .629 11 1-2 1, Walker 0-2 0-0 0, Francis- WR-Keith Gavin 6-4 228 Sr. OL-John Mays 6-7 305 Sr. Jacksonville DL-Shamar Smith 6-2 215 Sr. Miami Sacramento 14 21 .400 19 Ramirez 0-5 0-0 0, Robinson 5-8 1-2 record was .9667 by Nebraska’s Alex Henery (261 Crawfordville Wakulla Ribault Jackson Phoenix 13 25 .342 21½ 13, Murphy 1-2 1-2 3, Hayes 0-1 0-0 of 270). Aguayo is the 12th kicker in NCAA history OL-Parker Boudreaux 6-4 280 Sr. OL-Cari Blaylock 6-3 265 Sr. Live Oak DL-Peter DeMorat 6-2 215 Sr. Merritt L.A. Lakers 8 28 .222 25½ 0, Edwards 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 24-70 Orlando Bishop Moore Suwannee Island Tuesday’s Games 12-19 69. to never miss a PAT. OL-Trysten Hill 6-3 300 Sr. Live Oak UT-Marcus Riley 5-10 170 So. DL-Jackie Moore 6-7 200 Sr. Tampa Chicago 117, Milwaukee 106 TENNESSEE (8-6) – Associated Press Suwannee Tallahassee Rickards Jefferson New York 107, Atlanta 101 Punter 9-16 5-7 26, Hubbs III 6-15 OL-Jake Howell 6-3 295 Sr. Palm Bay K-Oren Milstein 5-8 165 Sr. Plantation DL-Zach Quilty 6-3 215 Sr. Tampa Dallas 117, Sacramento 116,2OT 0-0 12, Moore 0-4 1-4 1, Schofield OL-Tyler Teegen 6-4 280 Sr. American Heritage Jesuit Golden State 109, L.A. Lakers 88 8-14 0-0 17, Baulkman 2-6 2-2 7, Crawfordville Wakulla SECOND TEAM DEFENSE LB-Leon Huey 5-11 240 Jr. Wednesday’s Games Alexander 0-0 0-0 0, Mostella 3-5 3-3 OL-Bailey Herring 6-1 280 Sr. Merritt DL-Zander Zimmer 6-4 230 Sr. Orlando Jacksonville Ribault New York 98, Miami 90 10, Reese 3-5 1-1 7, Phillips 0-1 3-4 Island Bishop Moore LB-Jennings Jackson 5-11 205 Sr. Indiana 95, Orlando 86 3. Totals 31-66 15-21 83. UT-Cameron Mackey 5-9 185 Sr. Citra DL-Josh Keeler 6-3 300 Sr. Orlando Orange Park Ridgeview Cleveland 121, Washington 115 Halftime—Tennessee 53-31. 3-Point All-state North Marion Bishop Moore LB-Kalia Davis 6-2 235 Jr. Pensacola Toronto 91, Brooklyn 74 Goals—Florida 9-26 (Leon 3-5, K-Jake McIntyre 6-0 170 Sr. Orlando DL-Sherman James 6-3 210 Sr. Citra West Florida Detroit 99, Boston 94 Robinson 2-4, Finney-Smith 2-7, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7A Bishop Moore North Marion DB-Chris Beverly 6-0 180 So. Denver 78, Minnesota 74 Chiozza 1-3, Allen 1-5, Francis- FIRST TEAM DEFENSE DL-Chris Roberts 6-1 250 Sr. Yulee Crawfordville Wakulla Dallas 100, New Orleans 91 Ramirez 0-1, Hill 0-1), Tennessee DL-Darryl Wilson 5-10 265 Sr. Panama LB-Eron Carter 6-3 225 Sr. Palatka DB-KavEn Pressley 6-1 185 Sr. San Antonio 123, Utah 98 6-19 (Punter 3-3, Mostella 1-3, Pressley finished with 89 tackles – 58 solo – made City Bay LB-Jeremy Beaulieu 6-2 230 Sr. Green Palatka Phoenix 111, Charlotte 102 Baulkman 1-4, Schofield 1-4, Reese six interceptions and had four pass breakups. He also DL-Brian Burns 6-5 225 Sr. Plantation Cove Springs Clay DB-Robert Cheathem 5-11 170 Sr. Memphis at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. 0-1, Moore 0-2, Hubbs III 0-2). American Heritage LB-Bradley Clement 5-10 235 Sr. Orlando Bishop Moore L.A. Clippers at Portland, 10 p.m. Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— stepped in as a receiver-running back when the DL-Cedric Wood 6-4 290 Sr. Plantation American Heritage DB-Romello Webster 5-11 170 Sr. Thursday’s Games Florida 40 (Finney-Smith 11), Panthers were hit by late-season injuries. Tallahassee Godby DB-Jermaine Ivey 5-9 165 Jr. St Hallandale Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Tennessee 49 (Hubbs III 9). Assists— He will play in the Jan. 22 Florida-Georgia Border DL-Jordan Woods 6-3 265 Sr. Citra Petersburg Gibbs UT-Jared Morris 6-2 200 Sr. Palm Bay Boston at Chicago, 8 p.m. Florida 16 (Hill 5), Tennessee 16 North Marion DB-Malek Young 5-9 180 Sr. Coconut P-Brad Orth 6-2 200 Sr, Holiday Utah at Houston, 8 p.m. (Moore 6). Total Fouls—Florida 18, Wars in Valdosta, Ga., in hopes of increasing his rec- LB-Zach Lachman 6-0 220 Sr. Fort Creek Anclote L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, 10:30 Tennessee 14. A—14,387. ognition among college scouts. “We’re putting his name out there,” Humphries said. “When you don’t play your junior year and soph- PALATKA DAILY NEWS PIGSKIN PREDICTIONS omore year, you don’t get as many opportunities.” Carter, by contrast, has at least 16 college offers, identifying UCF, Western Kentucky, Air Force and Andy Hall Mark Blumenthal Tyshawn Anderson Allison Waters-Merritt Jim McCool Sports Editor Sports Writer Press Room News Editor Guest the University of Massachusetts as the leaders in the COLLEGE recruiting process. He has a 3.9 grade-point average. Alabama vs. Clemson Alabama Alabama Clemson Alabama Alabama Carter racked up 163 tackles – 93 unassisted – and NFL forced three fumbles in nine games in 2015. He was Chiefs at Texans Chiefs Chiefs Chiefs Texans Chiefs also 2015 Daily News player of the year in track and Steelers at Bengals Steelers Bengals Steelers Bengals Steelers wrestling, having won state titles in the shot put and Seahawks at Vikings Seahawks Seahawks Seahawks Vikings Vikings discus as a junior last spring. Packers at Redskins Redskins Redskins Packers Redskins Packers Last week 6-4 8-2 7-3 7-3 3-7 “He just made plays all over the field,” Humphries Season 153-73 157-69 140-86 148-78 128-98 said. “We put him in situations where the offense was Jim McCool was head football coach at Palatka High School from 1983-2003 and also coached baseball, basketball and weightlifting at spreading us out and we were just counting on him to Palatka schools. Last week’s guest was legendary PHS running back John L Williams, who made two Pro Bowls with the Seahawks and was make plays. a Steelers captain in Super Bowl XXX. Guests’ total is a combined figure. “I’m real happy for him. I’m looking forward to watching his college career.”

past him. you’ll know from here on out,” he said. Coughlin will always have a place here on the First Griffey and Piazza had contrasting NFL Coast. Hey, if things don’t work out for Bradley in 2016, Hall treks to stardom. Griffey was selected CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7A maybe the 69-year-old Coughlin is a phone call away? CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7A first in the 1987 amateur draft and n The final NFL power rankings: The regular sea- became the first No. 1 to make the There is no question this is going to be a make or break son is over. Congratulations to the Carolina Panthers for “They were Hall of Famers before Hall. Piazza was taken by the Los year for Bradley. finishing first at 15-1. They move back to No. 1, while all this stuff started,” Griffey said. Angeles Dodgers with the 1,390th n After 12 seasons and two Super Bowls with the New Arizona, which was No. 1, slips to No. 3, while Kansas Mark McGwire, who admitted pick on the 62nd round in 1998; since York Giants, Tom Coughlin resigned as coach on Monday. City, riding a 10-game win streak and is super hot going using steroids, received 12 percent in the draft started in 1965, the lowest Of course, Coughlin was Jacksonville’s first head coach, into the postseason, moves up another step to No. 2. his 10th and final ballot appearance. draft pick elected to the Hall had been serving eight seasons. He finished with a 169-146 record Another hot team, Seattle, moves up to No. 4, and off the Half of baseball’s top 10 home run John Smoltz, taken with selection 574 in his stints with both teams and made conference cham- win that clinched the AFC West, the Denver Broncos hitters are not in the Hall: Bonds on the 22nd round in 1985. pionship games four times, twice with the Jaguars in surge back to No. 5. Washington (No. 9) and Pittsburgh (762), Alex Rodriguez (654), Jim Griffey was known simply as 1996 and ‘99. (No. 10) enter the rankings for the last time. Thome (612), Sammy Sosa (609) and “Junior” by many as a contrast to his His final press conference was done with dignity and 1. (2) Carolina (15-1); 2. (3) Kansas City (11-5); 3. (1) McGwire (583). Rodriguez, who served father, three-time All-Star outfielder class, just like the man. He gave praise to everyone he Arizona (13-3); 4. (5) Seattle (10-6); 5. (7) Denver (12-4); 6. a yearlong drug suspension in 2014, Ken Griffey, who played alongside came across and scolded his quarterback, Eli Manning, a (8) Minnesota (11-5); 7. (10) Cincinnati (12-4); 8. (6) New remains active. Thome’s first appear- him in Seattle during 1990 and ’91. little because Manning said he was the blame for England (12-4); 9. (NEW) Washington (9-7); 10. (NEW) ance on the ballot will be in 2018. The younger Griffey became a 13-time Coughlin leaving. Coughlin reminded Manning and the Pittsburgh (10-6). Griffey believes drug-testing, which All-Star outfielder and finished with media that one man does not win or lose games. began in baseball in 2003, should 630 homers, sixth on the career list. But the best part may have been saved for after he fin- Mark Blumenthal’s NFL Notes appear Thursdays during the sea- eliminate the possibility of stigma for After reaching the major leagues in ished his speech. He left the stage and as team owner son. You can reach him at [email protected] the current generation of players. 1989, he was selected for 11 consecu- John Mara went to shake his hand, Coughlin blew right or on Twitter @diabolicalmarky. “There won’t be any questions and tive All-Star Games in 1990.

Panthers play. as Palatka-Clay. beat,” Larsen said. “We get ourselves Richardson has little time to prepare “We’ve been practicing hard and The Rams of second-year coach worked up over nothing and mentally for his team’s opener. The Raiders District giving everything we’ve got,” Piscitello Jacqueline Larsen have had one of lose and in those losses, we get blown open up at P.K. Yonge in the play-in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7A said. “Maybe we can surprise (Clay) if those seasons – they followed a five- out.” game as the eighth seed of the nine- they come in overconfident, especially match losing streak with a six-match The Rams will host P.K. Yonge in a team tournament against ninth-seed- The Panthers have four players if we play our game. I still believe we win streak that included a 3-2 stunner match tonight before the teams meet ed Bradford. The Raiders (4-12-3) with nine or more goals – Genisha can compete with these teams.” at home against Keystone Heights on in the tournament on Tuesday. swept Bradford during the season, 8-0 Wilson (nine), Samantha Stephenson In the District 5-2A tournament, Dec. 15. The Rams have offensive fire- “We’re going to need to figure out and 6-0. A win would push them to (10), Haley Ridenour (10) and Jordan streaky Interlachen (11-10) will have power with five different players with what we have to do to win, whether it Monday’s quarterfinal game against Nearing, the county’s leader with 25 the unenviable task of taking on third nine or more goals – Samantha be me changing up our lineup or doing top-seeded Alachua Santa Fe, an 8-0 goals. But because of the speed issues, seed and tournament host Gainesville Pearson (nine), Amanda Quinby (10), other things,” Larsen said. “It’s been winner over the Raiders in the open- Piscitello has toyed with the idea of P.K. Yonge in a 7 p.m. match Tuesday. Emily Lundy (11), Alison Ray (15) and very frustrating at times this season, ing game of the season on Oct. 27. moving Wilson to the defense to have And 7-0 was also the score of the Makayla Gingras (19). but we’ll be ready to go (in the tourna- The Raiders have been led all sea- someone balance out the overall team teams’ one and only match, coinciden- “Like I told the girls, I don’t think ment on Monday).” son by 16-goal scorer Jeannette speed of Clay or whoever else the tally played on the same Nov. 17 date there’s a team out there we can’t New Crescent City coach Drew Galvan.

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010716A8.indd 1 1/7/16 12:27 AM Notice of 2016 Meeting Schedule City of Palatka CRA The City of Palatka Com- munity Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meets at 5:00 p.m. on the 2nd Monday bimonthly in each even month in City Com- mission Chambers, City Hall, 201 N. 2nd Street, Pal- atka, Florida, unless other- wise noticed or noted in the schedule below. Agenda requests and sup- porting materials must be submitted before 10:00 a.m. on the Friday two 9A CLASSIFIEDS • weeks prior to the meeting PALATKA DAILY NEWS • THURSDAY, JANUARYdate. All meetings 7, 201 are 6open to the public. ANNOUNCEMENTS EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS LEGALS The City of Palatka CRA Miscellaneous Homes 200 100 will meet at the following 100 350 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF dates and times: THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL FLORIDA, SEVENTH JUDI- AUTUMN'S ATTIC 3BR/2BA lg brick ranch, CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PUT- CIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR February 8, 2016 5:00 p.m. 300 N. Pine St., Palatka. 100 Underwood Dr, Pal. NAM COUNTY, FLORIDA PUTNAM COUNTY April 11, 2016 5:00 p.m. Kids' clothes .75¢ +, VHS $1K/m F/L/S. Available CASE NUMBER: 15-1321FD June 13, 2016 5:00 p.m. 2/1/16 386-328-4116 CASE NO.: 54-2015-CA- ANTHONY ROBERT $1, Disney VHS $1.50, August 8, 2016 5:00 p.m. DVDs $3 or 2 for $5, 000216 CRONIN October 10, 2016 5:00 p.m. FINANCIAL FOR RENT and REAL ESTATE December 12, 2016 5:00 medical equip. 10% off. Palatka 2BR/1BA Ready

600 REGIONS BANK D/B/A RE- DOMINIQUE MARIE 300 p.m. GIONS MORTGAGE SUC- CRONIN Jan. 1st, $800/m F/L/S CESSOR BY MERGER NOTICE OF ACTION This notice is given in ac- Items $25 or 386-336-2649 WITH UNION PLANTERS TO: DOMINIQUE MARIE cordance with F.S. 189.015. EMPLOYMENT BANK, N.A., CRONIN NOTICE: Any person desir- Less Plaintiff, Unknown ing to appeal any decision You are hereby notified made by the Agency with Mobile Homes 200 Legal Notices vs. that a Petition for Dissolu- 1/4" Craftsman drill, deep MERCHANDISE PETS & SUPPLIES respect to any matter con- tion of Marriage has been sidered at these meetings well socket set in box & Interlachen near Post MARY E. LAASTAD, et al., filed against you, and you 550 400 will need a record of the Defendants. are required to serve a ratchet, $25. Office: 3BR/2BA $550/m proceedings, and said per- 386-546-5335 copy of your Answer on son may need to insure 386-325-9548 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF NOTICE OF JUDICIAL the Petitioner acting Pro that a verbatim record of THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL SALE PURSUANT TO Se. You are to file the ori- the proceedings is made, FOR SALE CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PUT- §45.031, FLA. STAT. ginal Answer in the Office which includes the testi- M3 - AR16 - Bayonet, NAM COUNTY, FLORIDA of the Clerk of the Circuit mony and evidence upon REAL ESTATE To Defendants MARY E. Court, Family Division on new in box, very sharp, LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIES FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION with the appeal is to be 700 REAL ESTATE LAASTAD, JONATHAN E. or before the 6th day of based. F.S. 189.015. $25. 386-684-2821 LAASTAD, CITIFINANCIAL February, 2016. If you fail 700 560 C A S E N O . : 2015CA000077AXM X EQUITY SERVICES, INC., to do so, a Judgment by Please govern yourselves Driver DIVISION: 53 UNKNOWN TENANT IN Default may be taken accordingly. POSSESSION NO. 1 N/K/A against you. New bamboo sword MARYANN SOWLE, and Dated this 30th day of cane, very sharp, $25. DRIVER TRAINEES! JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, /s/ Betsy J. Driggers, City NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN TENANT IN December, 2015. Clerk 386-684-2821 GET PAID CDL Plaintiff, POSSESSION NO. 2 N/K/A Petitioner: ANTHONY 01/04/2016 TRAINING NOW! MARYANN SOWLE, and all ROBERT CRONIN RECREATIONAL TRANSPORTATION vs. others whom it may con- 424 ANNETTE AVE 1/7/16 Learn to drive for cern: Notice is hereby giv- INTERLACHEN, FL 32148 New in box, Stanley 900 800 Stevens Transport. NO Legal No. 00039528 THOMAS H. DUMAS A/K/A en that pursuant to the Fi- TIM SMITH deep well 3/8" socket EXPERIENCE NEEDED! THOMAS DUMAS A/K/A nal Judgment of Foreclos- CLERK OF COURTS set, $25. 386-325-9548 Acreage / Lots New Drivers can earn THOMAS HENRY DUMAS , ure entered on December By: /s/ Tabatha M. Eastham $900/wk + Benefits! et al, 16, 2015, in Case No.: 54- Deputy Clerk Defendant(s). 2015-CA-000216 in the Cir- 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28/16 2.25 ac, high & dry, 357 Carrier covers cost! Be cuit Court of the Seventh Legal No. 00039454 Wanted To Buy Songbird Rd, Palatka, trained & based locally! NOTICE OF FORECLOS- Judicial Circuit In and For The St. Johns River Water- Putnam County, Florida, in $12,500. 4.5 ac, high & Now Offering New URE SALE ways Committee will meet WANTED TO BUY: dry, 338 Songbird Rd, Regional Routes in FL! NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN which REGIONS BANK on Thursday, January 14, 1-877-214-3624 pursuant to a Final Judg- D/B/A REGIONS MORT- 2016 at 9:30 A.M. in the Used 2/1, 2/2, or 3/1 Palatka, $22,500. Owner ment of Mortgage Fore- GAGE SUCCESSOR BY County Commissioners fin. avail. 386-972-2690 MERGER WITH UNION mobile homes. Will closure dated November Conference Room, located move! 386-328-3545 12, 2015, and entered in PLANTERS BANK, N.A. is at the Putnam County Gov- Exp. FT truck driver. C a s e N o . the Plaintiff, and MARY E. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ernment Complex, 2509 Approx. 0.5 acre in Sat- 2015CA000077AXMX of the LAASTAD, et al. are the De- THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL Crill Avenue, Suite 200, Must have valid, clean fendants, the Putnam PETS & SUPPLIES suma, 130 Deerskin Ave. CDL DL. Apply @ 133 Circuit Court of the SEV- CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR PUT- Palatka. $5K. 561-596-2274 ENTH Judicial Circuit in County Clerk of the Court, NAM COUNTY, FLORIDA Poor Farm Rd., Palatka. and for PUTNAM County, will sell at public sale the Dated this 9th day of following described real 550 Florida wherein JPMOR- CASE NO: 2015-CA-000222 December, 2015. Surveyed 2 Acres: FOR SALE GAN CHASE BANK, NA- property located in Put- Modlin's Trucking, Inc. is TIONAL ASSOCIATION is nam County: FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF BOARD OF COUNTY COM- Lot 23, unit 3, 570 West the Plaintiff and THOMAS FLORIDA, MISSIONERS River Road, $15K. hiring 2-3 FT aggregate BEING A part of the North- H. DUMAS A/K/A THOMAS Plaintiff, PUTNAM COUNTY, FLOR- 386-325-8233 4 LINES FOR.... drivers. Must have 2 yrs DUMAS A/K/A THOMAS west 1/4 of the Northwest IDA verifiable exp., Class A HENRY DUMAS; are the 1/4 of Section 27, Town- vs. CDL & clean driving re- Defendants, The Clerk of ship 10 South, Range 27 Shannon Burge East and being more par- THERESE V. YOUNG, et al., MSBU Assessment Coord. $ 50 cord. Truck can be the Court, Tim Smith, will Homes sell to the highest and best ticularly described as fol- Defendant(s). 3 DAYS ...... 7 parked at your home de- bidder for cash a t lows, to wit: 1/7/16 pending on location. Pay www.putnam.realforeclose. NOTICE OF SALE Legal No. 00039292 Homes for sale Palatka, com (1) Beginning at the South- E. Palatka, Owner fin., based on exp. Paid Holi- west corner of the Northw- days & paid vacation at 11:00AM, on 1/14/2016, NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in Pets & Supplies low dn pymt. Starting the following described est 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 accordance with the Final $ 75 after 1 yr. Quarterly of said Section 27, Town- MERCHANDISE @ $40K, 386-559-0660 property as set forth in Judgment of Foreclosure Last male! 4 months old, safety bonuses. Contact said Final Judgment: ship 10 South, Range 27 entered on December 15, 5 DAYS East, thence run East for a liver & white Shih-Tzu ..... 10 2015 in the above-styled 400 Teddy Modlin between A PARCEL OF LAND LY- River Villas 2BR/2BA, ING IN AND BEING A PART distance of 224 feet more cause, Tim Smith, Putnam puppy. $275 OBO. 9a-4p 904-284-9448 or less to the Southwest screen porch, carport, OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE county clerk of court shall 386-350-0202 SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SEC- corner of lands described sell to the highest and best new AC, crn lot, $60K. in Official Records Book $ 75 TION 28, TOWNSHIP 10 bidder for cash on January For appt: 386-649-6817 Needed ASAP: Laborer SOUTH, RANGE 26 EAST, 287, page 1962 of the Pub- 21, 2016 at 11:00 a.m., at LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIES 10 DAYS ..... 15 & Driver (Class B CDL). PUTNAM COUNTY, FLOR- lic Records of Putnam www.putnam.realforeclose. IDA. SAID PARCEL BEING County, Florida. Thence (2) com MUST pass criminal run North and along the

MORE PARTICULARLY DE- 560 Mobile Homes bkgd check, drug screen SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: West line of lands de- LOTS 9 AND 10 IN BLOCK scribed in Official Records $ 50 & MUST have clean K OF ST. JOHNS RIVER- For Sale/Rent 2br/2ba on Driver License. Please COMMENCE AT AN IRON Book 287, Page 1962 for a SIDE ESTATES, PINE- 20 DAYS ROD AT THE SOUTHWEST distance of 211 feet, more WOOD SECTION, SECOND 1/4 acre, carport, shed. .... 31 apply in person at 1046 or less to a point on the CORNER OF LOT R OF ADDITION, ACCORDING Appliances Owner fin. $48K Pomona Air Park Rd., Green STOKES LANDING ACRES North line of lands as de- TO THE PLAT THEREOF Park 386-473-2373 Cove Springs EOE AN UNRECORDED SUBDI- scribed in Official Records AS RECORDED IN MAP VISION IN SAID SECTION Book 154, page 282 said BOOK 4, PAGE 196 OF THE Whirpool gas stove, used $ 50 Public Records of Putnam 28 FOR THE POINT OF BE- PUBLIC RECORDS OF only 1 yr, includes 30lb Mobile Home GINNING AND RUN NORTH County, Florida (said point PUTNAM COUNTY, FLOR- 30 DAYS also being the Northwest gas tank, $150. Inter- .... 41 Medical 01 DEGREES, 24 MINUTES IDA. AND 31 SECONDS WEST, corner of lands as de- lachen 859-302-6424 With Land ONLY ONE ITEM PER AD OR LIKE ITEMS UNDER • ONE scribed in Official Records TOGETHER WITH THAT ARNP Full or Part Time ALONG THE WESTERLY CATEGORY. THIS IS A NONREFUNDABLE RATE. ADDITIONAL BOUNDARY THEREOF, Book 287, page 1962. CERTAIN: 1990 DOUBLE Livestock '95 3BR/2BA 24'x54' DW Monday-Friday Respons- Thence (3) run West and COST FOR EXTRA LINES. ALL ADS ARE PREPAID. 150.00 FEET TO AN IRON WIDE MOBILE HOME ; Auctions/ Flea in Bardin, nice area. 1 ible for evaluating pa- ROD; THENCE NORTH 89 along the North line of Offi- I.D#’S GAFLK54A00709LP Hay cial Records Book 154, - Fertilized, barn- acre fenced, carport, tients under the direction DEGREES, 03 MINUTES AND GAFLK54B00709LP. page 282 for a distance of Markets stored. Large round workshop, No Rent/ of the Chief Medical Of- AND 10 SECONDS EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE 224 feet, more or less to Property Address: 117 bales $55. Pomona Park Lease Option. $59K. ficer. The evaluation will the West line of the said On-Site Estate Sale Fri & GARAGE SALE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY Palmland Avenue, Sat- area. 386-546-4466 386-530-1710 include face to face pa- OF SAID LOT R, 580.00 Northwest 1/4 of Northw- suma, FL 32189 Sat @ 9am 130 Old est 1/4 of Section 27, Town- 4 LINES - 1, 2 OR 3 DAYS tient visits to assess ter- FEET TO AN IRON ROD; Spanish Bluff Rd, E. Pal. ship 10 South, Range 27 ANY PERSON CLAIMING minal illness and related THENCE SOUTH 01 DE- Photos @ geauction.com Interlachen, Satsuma, GREES, 24 MINUTES AND East. Thence (4) run South AN INTEREST IN THE SUR- Free Animals conditions. Must have 31 SECONDS EAST, PAR- and along the West line of PLUS FROM THE SALE, IF by Great Expectations Owner fin., low down active FL license as well ALLEL WITH SAID WEST- the Northwest 1/4 of North- ANY, OTHER THAN THE Auction Co. AB2597 pymt. Starting @ west 1/4 of Section 27, 2 beautiful 8 month old as an understanding of, ERLY BOUNDARY OF LOT PROPERTY OWNER AS OF 904-806-4274 $25K, 386-559-0660 Township 10 South, Range THE DATE OF THE LIS tiger-striped kitties free to and commitment to Hos- R, 150.00 FEET TO AN IRON ROD ON TH E 27 East for a distance of PENDENS MUST FILE A good home. Leave msg: $ 75 pice philosophy and mis- SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY 211 feet, more or less to CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS 386-559-7823 Owner financing avail- AD MUST INCLUDE sion. Job summary and OF SAID LOT R; THENCE the POINT OF BEGINNING AFTER THE SALE. Fuel Oil & and to close. able on this completely ADDRESS OF other open positions and SOUTH 89 DEGREES, 03 MINUTES AND 10 Dated: 12/22/15 Firewood remodeled 2BR/1BA w/2- SALE AND MUST applications found at: SUBJECT TO any portion BE PREPAID SECONDS WEST, ALONG Free kittens to good bay carport, big covered www.hospiceofcitrus.org SAID SOUTHERLY BOUND- of the above property lying /s/ Michelle A. DeLeon, Es- with the Right-of-Way of 1-386-326-6272 Hyde's homes. References front porch on 1.5 ac+. 10 DFWP/EOE ARY, 580.00 FEET TO THE quire Seasoned Firewood! Sale or lease $59.9K POINT OF BEGINNING. Fern Street on the West- Florida Bar No.: 68587 required. Spayed/ erly side thereof. Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & $75/pickup load. Black- neutered. 386-684-2077 386-325-8233 REGULAR CLASSIFIED SUBJECT TO AN EASE- Boyer, P.A. jack. Delivered locally! MENT OVER THE WEST ALSO SUBJECT TO that 255 S. Orange Ave., Ste. 4 LINES - 5 DAYS Putnam 66.0 FEET THEREOF. Grant of Easement as de- 900 Lost & Found RECREATIONAL scribed in Official Records Orlando, FL 32801-3454 386-684-3116 Heart AND SUBJECT TO AN Book 412, page 703, all be- (407) 872-6011 * R&J Wood Service * 800 EASEMENT FOR INGRESS ing in the Public Records (407) 872-6012 Facsimile Animals Center AND EGRESS AS DE- of Putnam County, Florida. E-mail: servicecopies@qp- Blackjack Oak, Oak, SCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RE- wblaw.com $75/load delivered. Found tan & white mixed ALSO TOGETHER WITH CORD BOOK 329, PAGE E-mail: mdeleon@qp- breed dog by RR tracks Front desk 1928 OF THE PUBLIC RE- that certain Fleetwood 1977 w b l a w . c o m doublewide mobile home near Hwy 308 in Cres- receptionist needed. CORDS OF PUTNAM Firewood: Seasoned Oak $ 90 COUNTY, FLORIDA. with Identification Num- AMERICANS WITH DISAB- cent City. 386-237-1584 INCLUDES ALL bers GAFL2A727050693 ILITIES ACT $80 pickup load (cord), CLASSIFICATIONS. Medical office TOGETHER WITH A CER- AND GAFL2B727050693. If you are a person with a delivered (anywhere) EXTRA LINES $2.35 TAIN 1980 NOBILITY MO- disability who needs an ac- 386-659-1774 PER LINE, PER DAY. experience preferred. BILE HOME LOCATED The above property will be commodation in order to Found: Deceased black THEREON AS A FIXTURE sold on February 4, 2016, access court facilities or & white cat on Hwy 20 in Please fax resume to AND APPURTENANCE at 11:00 a.m. to the highest participate in a court pro- Interlachen. TRANSPORTATION 46 THERETO: VIN# N11226A and best bidder for cash, ceeding, you are entitled, via electronic sale at Garage Sales 386-684-2077

AND N11226B at no cost to you, to the 900 386-326-1592 https://www.putnam.realfor provision of certain assist- A/K/A 142A KRANTZ eclose.com, in accordance ance. To request such an Sat. Jan 9th 8a-2p ROAD, PALATKA, FL 32177 with § 45.031, Fla. Stat. Any accommodation, please 120 Ganey Ln. Hwy 17, Reward! Lost 13 yr old F person claiming an in- contact Court Administra- terest in the surplus from turn @ blinking light Maltese mix. Last seen Any person claiming an in- tion in advance of the date near SJRSC. Call day or terest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the service is needed: (Ponderosa Flea the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of Court Administration, 125 Market). Follow signs. night: 386-326-6447 General the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pen- E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, the date of the Lis Pen- dens must file a claim with- Daytona Beach, FL 32114; Fri 8a-? 3024 Augusta 1 ITEMFREE $25 OR LESS • 1 ITEM PER COUPON • 2 ITEMS LIMIT PER WEEK, 4 LINES - 4 DAYS in sixty (60) days after the (386) 257-6096. Hearing or dens must file a claim with- Rd. by Beck Ford. FOR RENT FT Farm Help: Must in sixty (60) days after the sale. voice impaired, please call LOOK FOR COUPON have own car. Wkds & sale. 1 (800) 955-8770. Clothes, jewelry & misc. REAL ESTATE

DATED this 23rd day of 600 holidays a must, some Brock & Scott, PLLC Auto Parts & IN THE CLASSIFIED PAGES P.O. Box 25018 December, 2015. 12/31/15, 1/7/16 Inside Sale Sat. 8a-12p AD MUST INCLUDE PRICE. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. eves. Call btwn 9a & 5p Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 Legal No. 00039294 Repairs CLASSIFIEDS NO early birds! 105 Pine only. Lv msg 328-9575 (813) 251-4766 WINDERWEEDLE, HAINES, NEWSPAPER RESERVES RIGHT TO EDIT COPY. (954) 618-6954 Fax WARD Oak Dr., Palatka. & WOODMAN, P.A. The Yellow Barn Auto YALE ENFORCEMENT By: /s/ Maria Kwak 390 North Orange Avenue, Repairs - All makes, we Florida Bar No. 107362 Suite 1500 MOVING Fri & Sat 8-? fix them all! 1024 Hwy 19 SERVICES, INC. is Post Office Box 1391 Justin Swosinski 109 Tangelo Terr off CR across from the park. hiring unarmed Florida Bar No. 96533 Orlando, Florida 32802- 1391 308. Camping equip., mi- ($10.10/hr) officers for a Notice of 2016 Meeting **See Americans with Dis- Attorneys for Plaintiff crowave, washer/ dryer, local medical facility. Telephone: (407) 423-4246 Schedule abilities Act City of Palatka CRA fridge, table w/ 6 chairs SUVs & OFFICE HOURS FULL-TIME, benefits If you are a person with a Fax: (407) 423-7014 fishing & much more! Apartments avail. Must have D disability who needs an ac- The City of Palatka Com- Accessories commodation in order to /s/ Michael C. Caborn Security License. Email: Michael C. Caborn Florida munity Redevelopment YARD SALE JobsTAM@yale access court facilities or Agency (CRA) meets at Barrington Apts '79 Suburban, 350 participate in a court pro- Bar No.: 0162477 Sat. 8AM 112 Kelley enforcement.com [email protected] 5:00 p.m. on the 2nd Immediate move-in engine, runs, $600. MONDAY - FRIDAY or ceeding, you are entitled, Monday bimonthly in each Smith School Rd. specials for 1 & 2BRs apply online at www.yale at no cost to you, to the even month in City Com- 386-326-0016 enforcement.com provision of certain assist- 12/31/15, 1/7/16 386-325-0512 Legal No. 00039329 mission Chambers, City 1-888-925-3363 X.2954 ance. Hall, 201 N. 2nd Street, Pal- To request such an accom- atka, Florida, unless other- Medical Van & modation, please contact Find What You’re wise noticed or noted in Court Administration in ad- Looking for in a Snap! the schedule below . Equipment Condominiums Accessories FINANCIAL vance of the date the ser- Agenda requests and sup- 8am - 4pm vice is needed: porting materials must be Pronto M71 power 2BR/2BA Townhouse on '98 Oldsmobile mini van, 300 Court Administration submitted before 10:00 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. a.m. on the Friday two wheelchair. Orig. $6K, river in E. Palatka. Avail- 178K miles, many new 300 weeks prior to the meeting used 3 months, $1,200 abe 1/20/16. $1,000 1st parts installed, $1,750 Daytona Beach, FL 32114 date. All meetings are open OBO. 386-530-9877 & last 386-328-8668 OBO. 386-684-4788 CLASSIFIED FAX (386) 257-6096 to the public. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. The City of Palatka CRA Shop the Classifieds for gifts to give will meet at the following 12/31/15, 1/7/16 yourself and others! dates and times: DEADLINE... DEADLINE... Legal No. 00039295 February 8, 2016 5:00 p.m. April 11, 2016 5:00 p.m. June 13, 2016 5:00 p.m. Classified August 8, 2016 5:00 p.m. 2:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. October 10,F 2016 5:00 p.m. December 12, 2016 5:00 p.m. (312-5200) (312-5209) This notice is given in ac- Line Ad credit application is approved by the publisher. cordance with F.S. 189.015. 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TALLAHASSEE five county commission and voting power. Shirley Washington, is black Scott to launch $1 million TV ad campaign BY WILLIAM MARCH Associated Press school board districts, each County officials said by law and said she has represented Gov. Rick Scott is launching an expensive television ad cam- with about 2,950 residents. they must use U.S. census the district for 18 years. paign to convince state legislators to back his tax cut package. TALLAHASSEE — A federal The county, with a non-pris- counts, which include prison- Washington said her district is Scott’s political committee will start airing judge heard arguments on population of 13,604 in the ers, in drawing districts and mostly white, but would be ads next week in the state’s media markets. Wednesday in a case that could 2010 census, counted 1,157 cited a 2001 Florida attorney evenly split racially under a The ad buy by Let’s Get to Work is expected affect whether prisoners are Jefferson Correctional Institute general’s office opinion. plan that didn’t include prison- to cost more than $1 million. counted in drawing voting dis- inmates in one district, where ACLU lawyers said state law ers. Scott wants state legislators this year to tricts in Florida, an issue that they’re more than a third of the isn’t specific on the issue, and With blacks making up about approve $1 billion worth of tax cuts. He is affects voting power particular- population. seven counties have chosen not a third of the county’s voting also asking the state Legislature to create a ly in rural areas of the state. That gave the eligible voters to count prisoners in drawing population, it has one black $250 million fund to lure businesses to the The American Civil Liberties in the district almost twice the districts. commissioner out of five, and state. Union and several Jefferson voting power of others in the The county commissioner two black school board mem- Scott The ad, which features Scott and business County residents charge the county, the ACLU said. County from the affected district, Hines bers out of five. owners, says changes are needed to help county used “prison-based ger- residents involved in the law- Boyd, is white. But the school Judge Mark Walker didn’t diversify the state’s economy. rymandering” in drawing its suit said it also cut minority board member, Chairman announce a decision. Brecht Heuchan, senior political adviser for Let’s Get to Work, said the ads will be featured on both broadcast and cable and will include Spanish and English versions. JACKSONVILLE Florida man who killed 3 women scheduled for execution Mother pleads guilty to child neglect Bolin was already serving a 22- vidual has confessed to that “He’d go on forever, he and BY TAMARA LUSH The mother of a missing Florida toddler pleaded guilty to Associated Press to 75-year prison sentence in murder,” Brunvand said. Rosalie,” Reeves said. child neglect and another charge, and could be called to testify Ohio for kidnapping and raping Brunvand is also arguing In an interview with ABC’s against her boyfriend who was also arrested after the child’s TAMPA — Oscar Ray Bolin a 20-year-old waitress outside Bolin should get a new trial in 20/20 in August, Bolin said he disappearance. was first found guilty of mur- Toledo in 1987. the Matthews case because the wished the families were aware Office of Regional Conflict Counsel spokesman Shawn dering three women nearly 30 Authorities later discovered technique of an FBI hair ana- of evidence he said would help Vincent said 26-year-old Lonna Lauramore Barton entered two years ago. In the decades since, it was the new husband of lyst who produced evidence exonerate him. guilty pleas Wednesday in a Jacksonville courtroom. every one of the verdicts deliv- Bolin’s ex-wife who called in against him was later discred- “They hear what the state She faces up to six years in prison for child neglect and lying ered by juries in three separate the tip. The ex-wife said Bolin ited. wants them to hear and what to a police officer. trials was reversed at least told her about the killings in Rosalie Bolin has declined to the prosecution wants them to Lonzie Barton was 21 months old when he went missing in twice by appeals courts, 1986. During the trial, Bolin’s speak about her husband’s hear,” Bolin said. “But all the July. He has not been seen since Barton’s boyfriend, William although ultimately he was younger half brother said he pending execution. But she other evidence that’s been sup- Ruben Ebron Jr., reported him missing. convicted again in each case: 10 watched Bolin beat Matthews wrote in an email that “the pressed, I know about it and Ebron, who is scheduled to go on trial next week, is charged times by 10 juries, to be exact. and try to drown her with a State is about to execute an my attorneys know about it. with child neglect, lying to a police officer and three counts It now appears Bolin’s legal garden hose. The half brother innocent man based on perjury, They don’t.” involving an alleged plot to escape from jail. pleas are coming to an end. later recanted his story, then police misconduct, tainted FBI Reeves said she’s prepared to Unless an appeals court or reversed his position again. evidence … confessions of other consider forgiveness, if Bolin DELAND the U.S. Supreme Court steps All of Bolin’s convictions perps … prosecutorial con- admits to his guilt in the in, Bolin, 53, will be executed 6 were reversed at least twice duct.” moments before his execution. Volusia County’s sheriff plans to retire p.m. today in Florida State due to legal errors, but new The victims’ families said “If he even just hinted, or After 15 years on the job, Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson Prison for the 1986 slaying of juries found him guilty again in they’ve been put through hell said, ‘I’m really sorry,’ I think said he is retiring. Teri Lynn Matthews. all three cases. He once again by the endless appeals, and put we could think about forgiving Johnson said Tuesday he won’t run for re-election this year. For Matthews’ family and received the death penalty in some of the blame on Bolin’s him,” she said. “If he doesn’t do He has been sheriff of the Central Florida county that relatives of the two other vic- the Matthews’ and Collins’ kill- wife. that, there is no forgiveness.” includes Daytona Beach since 2001 and spent four decades with tims, it’s about time. ings, but a new jury in the the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office in a variety of roles. “It will be, in a sense, a clo- Holley slaying found Bolin Johnson said his most lasting accomplishment has been con- sure,” said Matthews’ mother, guilty of second-degree murder, solidating all public safety dispatchers in the county. Kathleen Reeves. “It’s been so converting his previous death Need Help long. The pain doesn’t change. sentence to a sentence of life in Discount getting started WINTER HAVEN It’s just time for it. It’s due. It’s prison. Mini Storage past due.” Reeves said it doesn’t matter ST. JOHNS on your Residents want giant mushroom back in town Bolin’s trials received wide- that Bolin is not awaiting exe- A statue of a giant mushroom that was erected in Winter spread publicity in the Tampa cution in all three cases Haven in 1954, then collapsed in 2005, could be resurrected if a Bay area — but not just “because he only dies once.” group of residents has its way. because of the seemingly end- “He dies for all of our girls.” NEED A HOME FOR Some Winter Haven nostalgists are calling for the return of less legal processes or the bru- The mothers of the three vic- TAXES? the quirky community landmark. A Facebook group was tal nature of the killings. tims attended many of the tri- Leave the paperwork launched to bring it back. While on trial, Bolin and a als together. Holley’s mother YOUR EXTRA STUFF? to us. The mushroom was hollow with a concrete shell and was woman on his defense team fell died in 2012. We’ve got the room, • Electronic Filing used as a picnic area. It was featured on several websites that in love. Rosalie Martinez was a In motions for a stay of exe- Call Us Today! listed odd pieces of Americana and became a popular roadside paralegal at the Hillsborough cution filed with a district court USPS APPROVED SHIPPER attraction. Public Defender’s office who and the state Supreme Court, 904-692-2250 • FED EX • UPS It survived the realignment of Cypress Gardens Boulevard in was married to a prominent Bolin contends an Ohio inmate 1608 Reid St. Palatka 2000, but collapsed after a hairline crack was noticed on the Tampa attorney. Martinez confessed to Matthews’ mur- 790 State Road 207, (386) 325-5942 OPEN Mon. - Fri. cap. Some suspected damage from the trio of hurricanes that divorced him and married der. The inmate committed sui- East Palatka, Florida 32131 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM struck in 2004 was the culprit. Bolin, on live TV, in 1996 — 10 cide in late 2014, however. (formerly known as Saravel Self Storage) years after the slayings. Both courts denied the stay. ST. AUGUSTINE Rosalie Bolin said her hus- Bolin’s attorney, Bjorn band is innocent in Matthews’ Brunvand of Clearwater, said Sailboat breaks free from anchor, hits bridge killing, and she has become one he filed another motion to stay Dining & The Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine reopened after it was hit of the state’s most outspoken with the district court and with by a sailboat that broke free from its anchor. death penalty opponents since the 11th Circuit Court of Entertainment Police said the boat struck the underside of the bridge around her marriage to Oscar Ray Appeals. The appeals court 4:15 a.m. Wednesday. Two sailors on board were not injured. Bolin. denied the motion Monday. If in Today’s edition The bridge was closed about 30 minutes before a sea tow Police said Bolin’s first all appeals are denied, of pulled the boat from under the bridge. It was then anchored on Florida victim was 25-year-old Brunvand said he will file a the other side. Natalie Holley, who was motion to stay with the U.S. It wasn’t clear why the boat broke free from the anchor. abducted after she left work at Supreme Court. a Tampa fast food restaurant “I think that he should get a LAKELAND in January 1986. In October of new trial because another indi- that same year, 17-year-old Sheriff: 3 dead, 1 injured in shooting Stephanie Collins disappeared Polk County Sheriff’s officials said detectives are investigat- from a shopping center parking ing a crime scene where three people were found shot to death lot in Tampa. 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010716 Applause.indd 1 1/5/16 4:20 PM baked or fried chicken, mashed KIDS MINISTRY SUPPORT GROUPS/SPIRITUAL HEALING potatoes, green beans, roll, dessert Christ Independent Bethel Assembly of God in and beverage. Eat in or takeout. Methodist Church’s active Interlachen will host Hurts Habits Giant Shiitake Mushroom Festival will offer free For details, call 325-9777. youth program invites middle and Hang-ups group meetings 6 p.m. high school age children for a place every Monday at 1119 N. County STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to belong 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Road 315, across from Interlachen demonstrations, entertainment, vendors, St. Peter’s Anglican Church Sundays at 4078 Silver Lake High School. A free dinner will fol- will host a workshop for believers Drive, Palatka. There are planned low at 7 p.m. For details, call Anita interested in learning to express weekend trips throughout the Meredith at 386-614-6096 or e-mail their personal relationship with year. For details, call Blake [email protected]. a cooking contest and more Christ as a foundation for evange- Everett at 328-4424. Set Free Recovery Group will lism. Workshop is 10 a.m.–noon, Southside Baptist Church’s meet 6 p.m., Wednesdays at 419 St.

Saturdays through Feb. 13 in the TeamKid meets 6 p.m. Johns Ave., Palatka. For details, Submitted photos fellowship hall at 103 W. Louis Wednesdays at 2920 Browns call Carl Christiansen at 546-1943. By Trisha Murphy Shiitake mushrooms growing at Pat High's home in Palatka Daily News Broer Road, East Palatka. For Landing Road, Palatka. For pre-K Rhema Healing and Interlachen. details, call 328-0866. through fifth grade and encourag- Deliverance Missionary offers ith the new year here, area es children to know Christ and to spiritual counseling for healing, residents may be looking for YARD SALE grow in a relationship with Him. finances and relationships avail- ways to improve their health First Congregational Church Snacks are provided. For details, able. For details and appointments, Shiitakes Wand find it through shiitake of Interlachen will have a yard call 328-0764. call Lorenzo T. Wright Sr. at the continued from PAge 2 mushrooms. sale 8 a.m. the first Saturday of St. James United Methodist Palatka Christian Service Center at “When we eat or apply shiitakes, the month at 415 Washington St. Church Wonderful Wednesday 385-3954 or the church at 530-2138. Cream of Shiitake Soup. It was her first time competing in our immune system actually learns Outside space is available for $5; Ministries at 400 Reid St., Palatka. a cooking contest. how to grow new types of immune tables not furnished. For children ages 3–18. Children FOOD MINISTRIES/FREE AIDE “I took a recipe and added my own twist to it,” she said. cells,” said Pat High of Interlachen. To become a vendor, call will participate in Bible study, Women Working in the “People commented it was really good.” “Cancer fighting is one result of this. Rosemary at 916-8451. worship, recreation and family Community for God Ministries Kirk, who lives on the outskirts of Melrose, said she One’s body actually learns how to dinner concluding 5 p.m. Ministry will serve lunch for children on the wasn’t surprised with the win. make new types of immune cells from PRAYER HOTLINE/MINISTRY adjourns 5:30 p.m. There is no van third Saturday of each month, “Honestly, I thought it was good enough to win,” she shiitake DNA.” Bishop Tyrone Dawayne ministry without proper registra- noon–1 p.m. at 813 N. 11th St., said, laughing. High is one of the organizers and Brown is taking prayer requests. tion. For details, call 328-1461. Palatka. Eloise Hackney is presi- Kirk plans to defend her title Saturday by entering a 2015 BEST RECIPE founders of the annual Giant Shiitake Mail requests to 140 Third St., For details, call 328-1461. dent. For details, call 328-5454. spinach and cheese quiche with shiitake mushrooms. Mushroom Festival planned Saturday Crescent City, FL 32112, email Trinity United Methodist Mount Carmel Community “I always do a lot of baking, and I really do just like to Cream of in Interlachen. The fourth annual [email protected] or Church's Elevate meets 5–7 p.m. Resource Center will be open 10 cook,” she said. “It’s a hobby.” event is 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at Interlachen text 916-7472. Wednesdays, in the youth room, a.m. until items are gone on Dennis Fermin and his Spanish guitar, Lee Pinkerson Shiitake Soup Old Town Hall and Jenkins’ Park at Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist 1400 Husson Ave., Palatka. All 4–6 Mondays and Fridays at 400 E. Oak and Hari Buffalo’s folk music and Billy Ennis’ Blew by Lori Kirk the Caboose. Church will have a public prayer graders are welcome. This year’s St., Palatka. For details, call 325- Country will provide entertainment. The Swoopers will “We have a lot going on this year,” 6–7 am Fridays at 1501 Bronson series will be on “God’s Not Dead.” 1323. present a Hula Hoop dance presentation at 12:45 p.m. Ingredients: High said. “There will be demonstra- St., Palatka. For details, call 325-5272. St. Vincent de Paul Society, Special guest will be Brooks Worden of Aloha Medicinals butter tions and free make-your-own growing Submitted photos The theme is “Praying for Trinity United Methodist St. John Conference, 111 N. Francis Inc. at 11 a.m. speaking on the 41 strain comparisons of kits for wine caps and oyster mush- Pat High grows her own mushrooms on straw in a small pool and bags. Boldness: In Such a Time as This.” Church’s Kids’ Klub, 5–7 p.m. St., Interlachen. shiitake mushrooms. Aloha Medicinals is the world’s top Fresh room, as well as the usual free shiita- For details, call Elizabeth Davis at every Wednesday in the fellowship Thrift Store is open 10 a.m.–4 botanical mushroom producer, High said. shiitakes ke log plugging, and guests can take it 325-2172. hall, 1400 Husson Ave., Palatka. p.m., Tuesday, Thursday, Friday “Mr. Worden recently presented a paper on medical onion home with them.” ment, seminars, mushroom vendors, tions, including Best Fresh Shiitake, The World Wide Miracle Pastor John F. Bennett is pastor. and Saturday. mushrooms at the International Medical Mushroom Other highlights include entertain- mushroom food and judged competi- Best Recipe, Best in Art and Best in Prayer Line Zone, 8–9 a.m. Dinner will be served. Children will The food pantry, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Conference in Bogota, Columbia,” High said. “We are hon- flour Art (under age 14). The winners in Monday through Friday by calling learn Bible stories from the Old Tuesdays and Thursdays. ored to bring such a master into our area for our growers.” chicken broth each category will receive $100. There 386-585-7923 and enter the pin Testament, sharing God’s love and Food, financial aid, furniture and High said festival-goers can expect everything shiitake. half and half will also be free samples for turkey number, 8579. Apostle M.L. having fun. All children between the clothing usually available 10 a.m.–3 “Shiitake smoothies, shiitake chili, shiitake quiche, shii- tail tea and shiitake vegetarian bacon. Thomas is host pastor. ages of 3 and 3rd grade are wel- p.m. Tuesday and Fridays to West take soap, shiitake pickles, fresh shiitakes or dried shiita- Sherry For details, call 546-6554 or email Covenant Sisters, A place of come. Putnam residents only. Perishable kes or shiitake soup mixes,” she said. “We’re expecting a [email protected]. Hope prayer hotline is available For details, call 325-5272. food distributions when available is tough cooking contest. We have written a shiitake recipe Lori Lea Kirk entered last year’s 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday, Tuesday Calvary Baptist Church will open to any Putnam County cookbook that expands into soaps and salves and rinses Directions: cooking contest, where she was named and Friday; 10 a.m.–5 p.m. have its Faith Weaver Friends kids Resident. and lotions and more.” Melt butter in large pan over 2015 Best Recipe winner with her Wednesday; and 9 a.m.–noon, ministry, 6:45–8 p.m., Wednesdays For details, call 684-2797. High said shiitake mushrooms are healthy, profitable medium heat, saute mushrooms & Saturday. at 3005 S. Palm Ave., Palatka. Ages Interlachen Church of the and easy to grow in North Florida, and she hopes the local See SHIITAKES, Page 11 Call 888-266-5151 to speak with are 4 years through fifth grade wel- Nazarene Soup Kitchen offers festival will promote new small growers, education and onions for about 5 minutes. Mix one of the prayer partners. For come for fun, adventures, snacks, free meals to everyone each week. hands-on growing tips. in flour until smooth gradually stir details regarding prayer hotline, and fellowship. The schedule includes Sunday “We have several successful new growers that are hav- in chicken broth. OVER PHOTO: Pat High email covenantsisters2@yahoo. The Calvary Youth Group meets lunch 12:30–1:30 p.m.; Monday ing booths selling their new home spun shiitake products,” shows some of the shiita- com. 6:15–8 p.m. everyone else will have lunch 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; Wednesday she said. “Mushroom as a subject, as a food and as a crop Cook stirring about 5 minutes ke mushrooms she has Southside Baptist Church a Bible study in the church audito- dinner 5:30–6:30 p.m.; and Friday is really taking off everywhere right now, not just in until thick & bubbly. Cgrown at her Interlachen prayer ministry invites everyone rium 7 p.m. For details, call the lunch 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at 179 Miller Interlachen.” home. High is one of the orga- in need of prayer to submit their church office at 328-9606. Square, corner of Miller Square and High said shiitakes rule as far as the benefits they offer. Stir in half & half, sherry, season nizers and founders of the prayer requests to the church by St. James United Methodist County Road 315. “They are taking over as a base for the pharmaceutical with salt & pepper. Cover and annual Giant Shiitake e-mail at [email protected] Church youth group, Ignite, meets The program was started in July and cosmetic industries,” she said. “The complex proteins simmer. Mushroom Festival planned or by calling 328-0764. 5–7 p.m. Sundays during the school 2011 and since that time volunteers wrap around compromised DNA molecules and make per- Saturday in Interlachen. Prayer requests can also be year, at 400 Reid St., Palatka. There have served more than 40,000 fect proteins where faulty ones exist before due to age or Admission is free and open to made during the church’s weekly will be recreation, Bible study and a meals. Area churches and other disease. Burns, age spots, skin problems or hair, fresh is For other recipes visit http:// the public. prayer meetings 7 p.m. Wednesday. snack supper. sources fund the program. For best. Gotta love shiitakes.” pmhigh.com/recipes.htm Submitted photo The church is at 2920 Browns For middle and high school stu- details, call David Yonts at 972- Landing Road, Palatka. dents, 6–12 grades. 1045. [email protected]

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010716 Applause.indd 2 1/5/16 4:21 PM CHURCH DEADLINE and a love offering will be Trinity United Methodist The regular church news received. For details, call 325- Church Tuesday Bible study deadline is noon Monday for 1717. group meets 7 p.m. Wednesday. publication Thursday. Send Ladies Bible study and the TLC Looky, Looky church briefs to clerk@palatka- BREAKFAST Bible study group meets 10 a.m. dailynews.com or drop it off at First Baptist Church of San Thursdays. All meetings are in Look who's four – the Daily News at 1825 St. Mateo Men’s Mission group the fellowship hall at 1400 Pierson Strickland. Johns Ave., Palatka. four or more. Funds raised help Ninth St., Palatka. breakfast and meeting is 8:30 Husson Ave., Palatka. Photo submitted by TONI STRICKLAND support the mission and minis- Superintendent Johnny Shaw is a.m. Saturday at 160 E. State The public is invited. For COMMUNITY HELP tries of St. James. To reserve a pastor. Guest speaker is Road 100. details, call 325-5272. Family First Baptist Church of lunch, all 328-1461. Evangelist Kenyarda Feathers Howe Memorial United St. James United Methodist San Mateo, Women on of Gainesville. Methodist Church breakfast is Church Thursday night Bible Mission’s food pantry, Alice’s PASTOR APPRECIATION Victory Christian 7–9:30 a.m. Saturdays, 252 study features “Autopsy of a Pantry, and clothes closet, Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Fellowship Assembly of God Summit St., Crescent City. Order Deceased Church – 12 Ways to Robbie’s Boutique, are open 9 Church will celebrate Pastor in East Palatka will host revival ala carte. For details, call 698- keep yours Alive,” by Rev. Tom Time! a.m.–2 p.m. Wednesdays at 160 Appreciation Day for the Rev. services Sunday through Jan. 2635. Rainer. Dinner is 6 p.m. (cost is E. State Road 160. For details, Randolph Carter Jr. 4 p.m. 13. Featured speaker is $6) with Bible study at 6:45 p.m. call 328-1377. Sunday at 131 Shortcut Road, Evangelist Mike Manuel from BIBLE STUDIES The book can be found at Bound Georgetown. The Rev. James Kentucky at the 10:30 a.m. and New Beginning Baptist for Glory Book Store, 621 St. FOOD DROP McGriff of Bethel A.M.E. 6 p.m. services. Service time is 7 Fellowship adult Bible study Johns Ave., Palatka. There will be a perishable Church of Palatka will be the p.m. Monday–Wednesday. The and children’s program begins 7 Christ Independent food drop, market-style, 9 guest speaker. The public is public is invited. p.m. Wednesdays at the American Methodist Church will host an a.m.–11 a.m., or until all is gone, invited. Legion, 316 Osceola St., Palatka. “Expedition Toward Eternity” Friday at St. Vincent de Paul SPECIAL SERVICES First Baptist Church of Bible study 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays Society, St. John Conference, OUTREACH All Souls Unitarian Pomona Park will have Bible at 4078 Silver Lake Drive, 111 N. Francis St., Interlachen. Putnam County Crusade Universalists Congregation studies “Digging Deeper” 6 p.m. Palatka. For details, call 328- Bring water and chair if need- for Christ monthly outreach is welcomes Sekiyo Sensei bringing Sundays at the church on Main 4424 or visit cimc.org ed and containers for food. 4 p.m. Saturday at Hitchcock’s the message on “Inquiring Minds Street and Holly Avenue. Tabernacle Baptist Church This distribution is made pos- Shopping Plaza, 1114 State Want to Know” 11 a.m. Sunday Bible study is open to the pub- will have Bible study Wednesday sible by FarmShare, the volun- Road 20, Interlachen. at Hammock Hall, 429 Kirby St., lic and includes three classes to nights 7 p.m. in the sanctuary at teers and the USDA. Palatka. The public is welcome. choose from: The Alpha Series, I 2701 Reid St., Palatka. For Distribution is a first-come basis MEETINGS Visit allsoulsuuputnam.org. am a Church Member or Cults details, call the church office at Deep Thought and available to any Putnam First Baptist Church of New Creation Christian and other religions. 325-5421. County resident in need and San Mateo Men’s Mission Center will have a “Joyous To sign up and for details, call Liliana Connolly takes time out from playing whose household income is at or group meets 8:30 a.m. each sec- January” service 7:30 p.m. Becky Byrd at 325-0364. DINNERS to think about what she wants to do next. below the USDA listed guide- ond Saturday at 160 E. State Saturday at 301 N. 11th St., Southside Baptist Church GWFC Crescent City Photo submitted by MEGHAN MAHAFFEY line. Road 100. For details, call 328- Palatka. adult Bible study, TeamKID and Woman’s Club will have Dinner For details, call 684-2797. 1377. Guest speaker will be the Rev. youth ministries begin 6 p.m. After Church 11 a.m.–2 p.m. each Putnam County Crusade A.D. Bivens of Living Word Wednesdays at 2920 Brown’s fourth Sunday. Takeout is avail- LUNCH for Christ will meet 6 p.m. the Ministries. Landing Road, Palatka. Pastor is able. Cost is $8.50 for a salad, St. James United Methodist last Tuesday of the month in Music will be by area musi- Ray Johnson Sr. entrée, drink, bread and dessert. Church luncheon fundraiser is the Sleep Inn conference room, cians. The public is invited. First Baptist Church of San The clubhouse is at 604 N. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesday at 400 3805 Reid St., Palatka. Mateo adult Bible study and Summit St., Crescent City. Reid St., Palatka. Cost is $7 and CONCERTS/GOSPEL SINGS children’s church begins 6 p.m. St. Monica Catholic Church includes pulled pork, rice, gravy, REVIVAL Francis Baptist Church wel- Wednesdays at 160 E. State Road chicken dinner 4–7 p.m. the first green beans and a homemade Pentecostal Church of God comes Eternal Vision in concert 6 100. Thursday of each month at the Masked Boy roll. Lunch available for dine in, in Christ will be in revival 7 p.m. Sunday, 155 County Road Youth groups meet at 7 p.m. Enrichment Center, 410 Oak St., Emerson Glisson is ready for takeout or delivery on orders of p.m. today and Friday at 624 N. 309C, Palatka. Admission is free For details, call 328-1377. Palatka. Cost is $8 and includes Christmas even though he's wearing a scary mask. Apostolic Family Religion 1x3 Submitted by TRAYCIE MONROE Truth The Prescription Shop ALWAYS LOW PRICES. ALWAYS WALHMART. 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010716 Applause.indd 3 1/5/16 4:21 PM JAMMING AT DEADLINE BOSTWICK The Entertainment Calendar COMMUNITY deadline is noon Monday. Send CENTER, 6:30–8:30 briefs to clerk@palatkadaily- p.m. second and fourth news.com or drop it off at the Fridays, 125 Tillman St. Daily News at 1825 St. Johns FATHER-DAUGHTER ART EXHIBIT AND BOOK SIGNING Sponsored7 by Bostwick Ave., Palatka. library. Bring musical instru- ments to play along or just ONE BOOK ONE enjoy the music. Details: 326- Pet PUTNAM 2016 KICK- 2750. OFF EVENT, 5:30–7 p.m. today, Palatka Municipal FREE PICKLEBALL Golf Course clubhouse, 1715 CLINICS, held by Moseley Ave., Palatka. This year’s Pickleball coach, 1author is Laura Lee Smith with Warren Kelly at 10 Parade her book, “Heart of Palm.” Sign up a.m.–noon Saturday and again for contests and special events, Jan. 16 and Jan. 23 at the taste food reminiscent of Old Welaka8 Firehouse Pickleball Florida and get your book signed courts, corner of Elm Street by the author. Hosted by Putnam and Fifth Avenue (behind the County Library System. Details: fire station). Each session will A King's Life Jeremy at 329-0126. focus on one of the first three For a feral cat, Mr. Puddy has the life, sleeping shots in the game: the serve, in the firecracker plant. BEGINNING ART the return serve and the third CLASSES FOR KIDS, shot. Clinics are not for people Photo submitted by JUDI COSTANZO 3–4 p.m. and 4:15–5:15 p.m. who just want to socialize and Thursdays, Children’s hit the ball back and forth R&R Reading Center, 7901 St. Johns over the net. There is no Yobie relaxing in his bed. Ave., Palatka. For ages 6–11. Photo submitted by GEORGIE BECKERT charge for the clinic, but a Submitted photo by JOAN CASSADY 2Emphasis on drawing, painting, The Arts Council of Greater Palatka will feature prominent cowboy artist Bill “cracked Pickleball jar” will be crafts and more for beginning to Roberts and his daughter, Donna Leeward, inset, in a gallery show and book on site for donations. To intermediate students to help signing. The opening reception will be 5:30–7:30 p.m. Friday at the Larimer Arts reserve a spot: Michelle bring out child’s creativity in a fun Center, 216 Reid St. Palatka. Roberts was added to the list of Florida artists Holland at [email protected] and supportive atmosphere. Open recognized by the South Florida Community College Museum of Florida Arts or call/text 904-386-4212. to the community. Taught by and Culture as an artist worth collecting, because of his realistic interpretation SallyJan Smith. Details: 937-6839. of the state’s history, heritage and environment. During his retirement from ELKS HOME alling all pet lovers who are cowboy life, Roberts penned a book with tales of his life’s adventures and DANCE, 9 p.m.–2 into photography. SECOND FRIDAY ART misadventures titled, “All I Ever Wanted To Be Was A Cowboy.” Books will be available for purchase and a.m. Saturday, 828 S. Send your photos for publi- WALK, 6–9 p.m. Friday, signing at the gallery opening Friday. Leeward was about 20 when she started painting. Together, the Moody Road, cation in this section to tmur- Artisans’ Way. 5910 father and dauther started painting murals, including a 24-foot mural of gators in the President’s Box at Palatka. Cost is $8 at the [email protected] or drop Hampton St., Melrose. Florida Field in Gainesville, and a mural inside the Cedar Key Historical Society Andrews House. The door. Details: Mary Pool at them by the Daily News at 1825 St. Holiday Trimmings Featured artists Randy and Tea reception will include an evening of stories, refreshments and fun. The exhibit runs through Jan. 28. 9538-0321. Johns Ave., Palatka. Can't wait to Tip decides to help the family put away their Adams with repropose-reseen art Gallery hours are 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Thursday at the Larimer. Call 328-8998. see what you've got... Christmas decorations. 3from recycled materials. Live NATURE Photo submitted by LINDA LANTZ music by Dim Mentors. STROLL IN – Trisha Murphy, Lifestyle Editor Small trees will be given away to Palatka. Cost is $15 for ribeye CREATE! PLEIN WELAKA STATE Favorite Toy POMONA PARK the attendees of the event. steak cooked to order, baked AIR PAINTERS, 9 FOREST, 9:30– Mystical loves her octopus.

ARBOR DAY potato or sweet potato, salad a.m. second and 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Meet at fire Photo submitted by PETER PETERSON CELEBRATION, 4 p.m. STEAK NIGHT, 6–8 bar, soup, dessert and tea or fourth Fridays to tower in Welaka State Forest. Led Friday, 317 N. Broward p.m. Fridays, Putnam coffee. Soup and salad for $8. paint or photograph. Meet at by10 Jim and Carol MacDonald. A Ave. County forester John County Shrine Club, 116 Karaoke begins at 7 p.m. Full riverfront. Call Terry at 336- $2 fee per person for day use in 4Masters will be guest speaker. 5 Yelvington Road, East bar. Details: 325-8020. 67440 for exact location. the forest. Pay in honor box at the Great Gift Idea Anytime! SIMPLY STATED Beck’s GOT IT ALL!

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010716 Applause.indd 4 1/5/16 4:22 PM trail head. Details: 546-1668. Visit putnam- GEM CITY COTTAGE tary valet parking. Proceeds benefit edu- bluewaysandtrails.org. ART CLASSES, 220 St. cation programs and college scholarships Christmas Play Johns Ave., Suite 1, Palatka. Calendar Project Praise Holiday Tradition in the service area. Tickets: Kenya Ford GIANT SHIITAKE Ten percent of student fees continued from PAge 6 at [email protected] or palmcastfc@ MUSHROOM FESTIVAL, 9 go to the Mariner’s Museum. Must pre-reg- County Parks & Recreation, 120 Carter yahoo.com. a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, ister by calling 530-2115. Supplies are Road, Palatka. New players are welcome. Interlachen Old Town Hall and included23 unless otherwise noted. Details: [email protected]. or 13TH AIR POTATO Jenkins’s Park Caboose, Interlachen. n Mosaic Class, 10:30 a.m.–noon visit Paper City Queen$ on Facebook. RODEO, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Festival includes free shiitake log plugging Thursdays in January. Instructor is Bonnie Feb. 9, Ravine Gardens (take11 your log home), oyster and wine caps McPhetres. Cost is $35. CRESCENT CITY State Park, 1600 Twigg hands-on raising demonstrations with n Acrylic Painting, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. WOMEN’S CLUB St., Palatka. This is a beautification day three bands, four mushroom contests, four Tuesday. Instructor is Helen Holder. Cost RUMMAGE SALE and resource management project that seminars, mushroom vendors, mushroom is $40. FUNDRAISER, 8 a.m.–4 helps39 control the air potato vine that is food and more. Free. Details: 546-6554 or n Crochet, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Wednesday p.m. Jan. 14 and 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Jan. 15, 604 widespread in the park. Invasive and pmhigh.com and again Jan. 20. Instructor is Mary N. Summit St. Hot dogs and sandwiches exotic plants are the second leading cause Cason. Cost is $20. Bring own needle and will27 be available for sale both days. Baked of habitat loss in Florida and controlling THE PALATKA yarn. potato bar with fixings on Thursdays and the pest plant is crucial in maintaining HORSEMEN'S CLUB n Sip ‘n Dip painting Party, 3–5 p.m. homemade soups on Friday. Table rental is the historic beauty of the formal gardens POINT SERIES Jan. 22. Instructor is Wendy Beeson. Cost $10 for a day or $15 for both days. To in the park. COMPETITION, second is $40. Bring own party friends. reserve a table, call Etta Mahoney at 698- Submitted photo Volunteers are offered a free lunch, free and fourth Saturdays, club on Horsemans n Introduction Pottery, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 0809. St. Johns River State College employees made Christmas a little brighter for 55 T-shirts to the first 100 participants and Club Road off of State Road 19. Sign-up is Jan. 23 and Feb. 6. Instructor is Susan children with donations of toys, clothing and other goodies to the Project PRAISE prizes for the most potatoes collected, as at12 5:45 p.m.; game time at 6:30 p.m. The Skelly. Cost is $80 for both classes or $30 STUDENT JURIED ART organization. SJR State employee Toni Mast and President Joe Pickens stand well as the biggest, smallest and weird- event is open to everyone. Sign up fee is per class plus $10 for supplies. SHOW, opening reception for among gifts delivered to needy children for Christmas as part of an annual est. To support the event sponsor through $10 per rider for PHC members and $20 n Oil Pastel, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Jan. 26. “Zoom,” 7 p.m. Jan. 14, Main charity program Project PRAISE. According to Mast, the college is one of the monetary contribution; donate a gift cer- per rider for nonmembers. Spectators are Instructor is Helen Holder. Cost is $40. Gallery, Florida School of the largest contributors in Putnam County to donate to the federal program managed tificate or item for prizes; provide food or free; concessions will be available. Submitted photo n Photography, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Jan. 30. Arts, St. Johns River State College, 5001 by Putnam County School District. The gifts were delivered to children selected drinks for the volunteers; and participate Competition classes include: Toddlers – Members of Saint Ambrose Catholic Church in Elkton gather at the end of the Instructor is Steve Kight. St. Johns Ave., Palatka. Exhibition will be by the organization who are experiencing economic hardship. For details on the in the event with your organization. kindergarten and under; Small Fry – first church Christmas play. on28 display through Feb. 5. Gallery hours project, call 329-0543. For details and to sponsor or donate, through fifth grade; Juniors – sixth GRIDIRON 3 COOKING are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday call Kristine Kastenbaum, Park Services through eighth grade; High School – ninth CHALLENGE, an elemen- and during evening Main State perfor- Specialist at 329-3721 or email Kristine. through 12th grade; Young Adults – 18–49 Spanish-to-English and English-to-Spanish Johns Ave., Palatka. This is an advanced tary and middle school cook- mances. Show is juried by Russell St., Palatka. This year the council rec- SHOOT FOR [email protected]. years; Senior Adults – 50 and over. If you classes are Fridays with Nelsy Concepcion. art class for ages 8–12 years old. Drawing ing competition at three loca- Maycumber, a sculptor, draughtsman and ognizes community youth leaders and a RODEHEAVER BOYS are of high school age, but do not attend Classes are at the Larimer Arts Center, and painting for children who have had tions, 12 competing teams and three grand head of Flagler College’s woodshop. “Zoom” community leader for their legacy of RANCH, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Jan. SEONCD PUTNAM school, you will be in the Young Adults 216 Reid St. After-school programs are beginning art or experience in art. prizes. Build a team of four students and is open to all FloArts students and explores service. Hear from other organizations, 23, Palatka Skeet Club, 301 COUNTY TRIVIA class. Details: Dottie Tennenberg at 546- made possible in part through a partner- Emphasis on drawing, painting, illustra- 24one adult or program advisor; create a the theme of focus, perspective, point of a motivational speaker, music and fel- Skeet Club Road. Teams of four or individ- POTPOURRI hosted by 8489 or 312-0241. ship with the Putnam County School tion and art history. Taught by SallyJan unique recipe that showcases dairy prod- view and perception. lowship. ual shooters. Suggested donations are $50 Putnam First Cancer District and state government. Visit art- Smith. Open to the community. Details: ucts that can prepared and cooked in 60 Details: 312-4300. Visit floarts.org. Cost is $20 per person or $160 for a per35 individual shooter or $200 per team of Fund, Feb. 6, Ravine Gardens State Park INTERLACHEN sinputnam.org for details and full schedule 937-6839. minutes. Recipes can be breakfast, lunch, table of eight. All proceeds benefit the four. Corporate or business sponsorships Roy E. Campbell Civic Center, 1600 MUSEUM, gallery hours: 10 of classes. Call 328-8998. dinner or snack recipes. Recipes can be PUTNAM Kathleen B. Green Scholars Program available at many different levels. Twigg40 St., Palatka. Seating begins at a.m.–2 p.m. Saturdays, PALATKA SOCIAL found at MyPlate.gov; recipes submissions HEADQUARTERS and student scholarships. Register at www.RBR.org. Details: Jeff noon for buffet and tournament begins at Interlachen Hall, corner of FREE SENIOR LINE DANCE CLUB INC., for Gridiron will be accepted beginning in LIBRARY QUILT Details and tickets: Reno Fells at King or the Boys Ranch at 328-1281. 1 p.m. Cost is $150 team registration fee Commonwealth and Atlantic avenues. DANCING, 6–8 p.m. every Tuesday, Shrine January 2016. However, schools can choose SHOW, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Jan. 546-2864; Shirley Edwards at 937-6077; – five person team maximum. Funds Details: Jean at 684-0103. Tuesdays, Pomona Park Hall, Yelvington Road, East to do their own cook-off to determine which 28, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Jan. 29 and 9 a.m.–noon or [email protected]. FULL MOON PADDLE, raised benefit PFCF. For a form, email 13 Community Center, 1775 Palatka. Doors open at 6 p.m. Buffett pot- recipe to submit; finalists will compete by Jan. 30, 601 College Road, Palatka. If you 5–8 p.m. Jan. 23, Santa Fe [email protected]. Completed reg- MULTI-CULTURAL U.S. 17. Details: 649-5025. luck dinner at 6:45 p.m. Live band music recreating their recipe at a local NFL facili- 29are a quilter or fabric artist and wish to PADDLE SEVEN Lake, Melrose. Meet at the istration forms must be paid and mailed ARTISTS GUILD (MAGI) 207:15–10 p.m. Respectful attire required at ty in April and May. Winning gridiron exhibit your work, visit the library or funin- SISTERS, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. end of Trout Street. Must by Jan. 27 to Mary Makie Connor OPENING NIGHT SHOW 16QUILTING CLASSES, 11 all times. No T-shirts, shorts or mini- team will win a mini iPad for each team putnam.com for an applications. Register Jan. 16, Hermit’s Cove have personal floatation device, whistle and Saucier, c/o Putnam First Cancer Fund, AND ART RECEPTION, a.m.–2 p.m. Tuesdays, Putnam dresses. Admission is $8 for members and member and other prizes. Details: www. by Jan. 16. Details: Darlene Walker at 329- Marina. Stop for a bever- light. Details: 546-1668; putnamblueway- 1222 S. 13th St., Palatka, FL 32177. “The Big Photo Shoot and Painting County Library Headquarters, $9 for guests. Membership is $15 and floridamilk.com. 0126. age at Hermit’s Cove following paddle. sandtrails.org36 Checks need to made out to Putnam First Paradise,” 5:30–7:30 p.m. Jan. 22, Crescent 601 College Road, Palatka. includes that night free and one Tuesday Bring personal floatation device and Cancer Fund. Teams could be limited 14City, City Hall gallery, 3 N. Summit St. Instructor and local quilter, Janelle of your birth month free. ST. JOHNS RIVER STATE STEAM, SUPER POWER whistle.32 Details: 546-1668; putnamblue- 30TH HOGGETOWNE based on available space. Details: 546- The guild is accepting works Jan. 11-13 Bruce. Extra credit for home-schooled COLLEGE ATHLETIC SUMMER, 10 a.m. Jan. 16, waysandtrails.org. MEDIEVAL FAIRE, Jan. 5768. and Jan. 19. Last day for acceptance is 17children. Speak with Bruce after class to ONE BOOK ONE PUTNAM ASSOCIATION ANNUAL Palatka library, 601 College 30-31 and Feb. 5-7, Alachua Jan. 19. For an appointment and details, see what the class can offer for the school LUNCH WITH THE BOSTON BUTT SALE, Jan. Road. STEAM (Science, GARDENING AT County Fairgrounds, 3100 NE 2016 WEDDING EXPO, 11 call Joy King at 305-799-2610. year. Details: Darlene Walker at 329- GREATS, noon Wednesday, 22. Cost is $25 for a whole, smoked Boston Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) BOSTWICK LIBRARY 39th Ave., Gainesville. Details: www. a.m.–4 p.m. Jan. 30, Ravine 0126. Culver Room, Crescent City Butt and may be pre-ordered by calling will be presented by Holly Thomas, teacher with Lynda Eidson, mas- HoggetowneFaire.com or call the City of Gardens State Park, Roy E. ARTS COUNCIL OF library, 610 N. Summit St. Book is “Heart 312-410025 or any member of the association. and30 scientist. Program will be “Dig Deeper ter gardener 4 p.m. Jan. Gainesville37 at 352-393-8536. Campbell Civic Center, 1600 GREATER PALATKA’S HAPPY PAINTERS MEET, of Palm” by Laura Lee Smith. Bring Pick up will be 11 a.m.–6 p.m. at the Tuten into Environmental Science.” Pre- 19 at 125 Tillman St. Eidson will work Twigg St., Palatka. ARTS UNDERGROUND 9 a.m.–noon Tuesdays, St. lunch;21 drinks provided. Details: 698-2600. Gymnasium, 5001 St. Johns Ave., Palatka. registration is required. with patrons of all ages on the winter LADIES IN RED Vendor permit is $50 for the event and AFTER-SCHOOL John the Evangelist Catholic Funds raised will benefit SJR State’s ath- Registration: 329-0126 or 352-475-1237. 33garden. Details: 326-2750. PRESENTS FIRE & ICE 41proceeds benefit the Friends of Ravine PROGRAM is enrolling students for the Church, 1200 State Road 20, ARTISANS’ WAY letic programs on the Palatka campus. Visit funinputnam.com BALL, Jan. 23, Hammock Gardens Inc. A 10-foot area will be 2015-2016 school year. Interlachen. Bring own supplies and “NABORHOOD” ONE BOOK ONE Dunes Club, 30 Avenue secured for the duration of the event. 15Classes include fine art, drama, photog- meet and paint in a group setting. COFFEE TALK, 11 a.m.–1 PAPER CITY QUEEN$ ANNUAL MARTIN PUTNAM BOOK Royal, Palm Coast. Sponsored by the Vendors are responsible for their own raphy and Spanish/English language. For Details:18 Sue Paper at 684-1965. p.m. every Wednesday. FLAG FOOTBALL LUTHER KING JR. DISCUSSION WITH Palm Coast Flagler County Alumnae tables, chairs, tents and displays. ages 6-16, and scholarships are available. Includes a different musician every week. TEAM PRACTICE, 6 BREAKFAST, hosted by LAURA LEE SMITH, 38Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Application and fee deadline is Jan. 15. Art and drama classes are Mondays and ART CLASSES FOR Coffee and homemade goodies. Admission p.m. every night, Putnam Putnam County African author of “Heart of Palm,” 6 p.m. Jan. Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. with dinner Event guests’ admission is $5 per per- Tuesdays with Luke Taft and Dana KIDS, 3:45–4:45 p.m. 22is free. Show will be live from the Historic American Cultural Arts Council, 9 a.m., 21, Palatka library, 601 College Road. to follow at 7 p.m. Suggested donation is son. Details: Jessica Bebergal at 329- Woodard. Photography classes are Tuesdays, Children’s Hilton House, 5910 Hampton St., 31Jan. 16, Calvary Life Center, 1500 Bronson Details:34 329-0126. $65 per person and includes complimen- 3721 or [email protected]. Thursdays with Jennifer Tallerico. 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