Dentist’S License Pulled After Deaths Both States Over Two Fatally Botched Procedures, Which Revoked His Dental License Last Year

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CHARLES GRAPER, MD, DDS Dentist’s license pulled after deaths both states over two fatally botched procedures, which revoked his dental license last year. Has offices in Lake City, Gainesville. among other complaints, according to profes- Florida followed suit, pulling Graper’s dental sional regulatory boards. license in September and his medical license in By CARL MCKINNEY Two patients, a 35-year-old woman and a dis- November. [email protected] abled 51-year-old man, died under the care of Graper, 75, also had an office in Gainesville Charles Graper, owner of Graper Facial Institute and four more in Georgia. A dentist with multiple offices in Florida and on Southwest Main Boulevard in Lake City, Georgia, including Lake City, lost his licenses in according to the Georgia Board of Dentistry, DENTIST continued on 2A Graper

JAMES MONTGOMERY ANIMAL WELLNESS CENTER BREAKS GROUND

TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter Mr. Mont is gone, but his good works live on Construction will begin on Animal Wellness Center, a facility groundbreaking ceremony is the multi-purpose structure by that will be the key element in first of many steps. providing the services. Todd Sampson, Lake City- January, it is hoped. The late James H. Columbia County Humane Montgomery, known by all as Society’s Executive Board of By TONY BRITT “Mr. Mont,” was not a Lake City Directors president, said the Humane Society new building will [email protected] COURTESY board member. Plans for the building allow the center to Plans to reduce the area’s feral TOP: Members of the Lake City-Columbia County Humane Society He was, however, began roughly 10 months reduce operation cat population, offer a cost-effec- a member of the costs, increase Executive Board of Directors (holding gold shovels) stand with tive spay-neuter procedures and ago with fundraising community members, supporters and humane society staff organization’s efforts, and the ground- revenue, aid with other low-cost veterinary ser- advisory coun- disaster recovery Monday morning for the James H. Montgomery Animal Wellness vices, and provide more services cil, appointed breaking ceremony is the and sheltering Center groundbreaking. ABOVE: Artist’s rendition of new building. to local pet owners have taken after County first of many steps. during storms, and another step closer to becoming Commission cre- help provide addi- site preparation can begin and our community to those that can’t a reality. ated the special panel years ago. tional adoption opportunities for discuss $70,000 worth of in-kind afford to take their animals to a vet- Monday morning, the Lake Montgomery was the only mem- the public. services offered by the County erinarian and to help lower the pop- City-Columbia County Humane ber of the council to attend any Robin Tobak Ward, Lake City Commission. ulation of feral cats as well,” Ward Society’s executive board of of the humane society’s board Animal Shelter board secretary She said she’s hopeful that said. “We’re also going to provide a directors gathered with commu- meetings — in fact, he attended and building coordinator, said no construction work on the James shelter during any kind of weather nity members, supporters and all of them. official timeframe has been estab- H. Montgomery Animal Wellness emergencies that arise.” facility staff members to hold a Plans for the building began lished for when construction will Center can begin by late January. The building will be a multipur- groundbreaking ceremony for roughly 10 months ago with begin, but a meeting has been “The purpose of this building pose structure, the first section the new James H. Montgomery fundraising efforts, and the scheduled to determine when is to provide low-cost services to of which will be an animal clinic.

FAR LEFT: Jerry Krummrich, a Christian Service Center volunteer, prays with a client on Monday morning as the Christian agency gives out Christmas Gift Baskets. LEFT: Zander Service Koon (left), a Christian Service Center volunteer, car- Center in ries a bag of food to a client’s action car on Monday morning as Mike House, also a CSC volunteer, opens the door for him. Photos by TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter

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LOCAL DENTIST QUICK HITS Scripture of the Day “He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” License pulled after deaths — Matthew 16:15-16 (KJV)

tooth extraction Graper performed levels dropped to dangerous levels, DENTIST on May 12, 2015, under what was according to the document. Thought for Today Continued From 1A supposed to be light sedation, the Graper “failed to respond appropri- dentistry board found. ately,” and the woman died 11 days There’s no use doing a kindness if you do it a day Georgia’s dentistry board reviewed The patient provided background later, the dentistry board found. too late. — Charles Kingsley, 1819-1875, English a number of complaints about the on her medical history, including the In addition to those cases, the board clergyman quality of care at Graper’s practice. cited other examples of complaints In a March 8 order suspending his While she was under, about Graper’s care. license, the board recounts the expe- her oxygen levels A sedated 18-year-old patient still Winning Lottery Numbers riences of several patients. dropped to dangerous had a syringe still in his arm when Pick 3: (Tuesday p.m.) 2-3-0 One of them was “51 years old, levels, according to he was brought back to his father Pick 4: (Tuesday p.m.) 9-4-8-4 blind, autistic, non-verbal, mental- the document. Graper following a tooth extraction; Graper Fantasy 5: (Tuesday) 15-19-23-25-31 ly impaired, had a seizure disorder, ‘failed to respond reportedly performed surgery at the and was largely wheelchair bound,” appropriately,’ and the wrong site on a patient; and the deci- according to the document. sion to prematurely end a surgery See an error? On May 7, 2015, the patient went woman died 11 days caused someone to fall off the operat- The Lake City Reporter corrects errors of fact in news in for a tooth extraction but was later, the board found. ing table when staffers were directed items. If you have a concern, question, or suggestion, discharged prematurely — while he to move the patient before recovering please call the editor. Corrections and clarifications will was still unconscious from the anes- fact that she had undergone four neck from anesthesia, according to the doc- run in this space. Thanks for reading. thesia, the dentistry board found. surgeries and reacted poorly to anes- ument. His caregivers were reportedly told thesia, according to the document. After Georgia decided to revoke to hold his head up to preserve his Graper’s records for the patient Graper’s license, The Florida Board Submissions The Lake City Reporter accepts photographs and caption airway. were inconsistent and conflicting over of Dentistry found that was justifica- information to run at the discretion of the editor. If you would The patient never woke up and died what kind of anesthesia was adminis- tion to do the same, September court like to see your organization in the newspaper, send the picture later the same day of respiratory fail- tered, but it appeared she was placed filings show. and information to Robert Bridges: rbridges@lakecityreporter. ure, according to the document. in a deep sedation, the dentistry board Graper’s Lake City office is listed as com. 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TEMPERATURES SUN High Wednesday 70 Sunrise today 7:24 a.m. Low Wednesday 54 Sunset today 5:37 p.m. 4 Normal high 65 Sunrise tom. 7:25 a.m. Moderate Normal low 42 Sunset tom. 5:37 p.m. 40 mins to burn Record highhi 82 in 2015 Today’s Record low 11 in 1983 MOON ultra-violet Moonrise today 7:45 a.m. radiation risk PRECIPITATION Moonset today 6:12 p.m. for the area on a scale from 0 Moonrise tom. 8:39 a.m. Wednesday 0.00" to 10+. Month total 4.49" Moonset tom. 7:08 p.m. Year total 45.96" Normal month-to-date 2.18" Normal year-to-date 51.77" Dec 26 Jan 2 Jan 10 Jan 17 New First Full Last

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Call: 386- “Bud” Joseph Brown, 87, died worked as a concrete mason for dren; siblings, Retha Cooks, Arrangements entrusted to Funeral services for Rev. Fred- 362-4189 386-209-0223 386- unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 25, years at Boone North Florida White Springs, FL, Hattie Kelly, COMBS FUNERAL HOME, die Scippio, Sr. will be held 344-4309. 2019, at home. Filling and Grading. He was also Jacksonville, FL, Lillie Figgs, 292 NE Washington Street, Lake Saturday, December 28, 2019 at A memorial self-employed as a concrete ma- Lake City, FL, Sophia Cheeks, City, FL. 2:00 pm in the Hamilton County service will be son for many years. Phillip ful- Homestead, FL, LeNora Coo- (386) 752-4366. “The Caring Courthouse Annex, also known Obituaries are paid advertise- held at a later filled his passion for more than per (Tommie) Lake City, FL, Professionals” as the old Hamilton County High ments. 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LCPD: Car wreck leads to threats

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OUR OPINION Thanks, mystery kid and family

or those that savor this community’s giving spirit, there were plenty of reasons to smile F over Christmas — as always. From the Christmas Dream Machine, to Toys for Tots, to the Elks’ 75-year tradition of making Christmas bright for local youngsters, to LCPD’s Shop with a Cop — and far too many others to mention. All brought a smile to our face, maybe even a tear to our eye. All good examples of what gives our town its heart and soul. But among them is a young boy whose name we don’t even know. This anonymous lad — the mystery kid, we’ve dubbed him — was on a mission, along with his family, to brighten the holidays of those who seemed to need it. Lake City Walmart worker Amy So do teachers Fraddosio told us about it for a story in Tuesday’s paper. After fighting her way through a hectic day on the sales floor, a child of about 8 walked up Students deserve their time off and gave her a small placard with a candy cane attached. The message read: “Surprise!! Our family ake a break! We all need a to get to their destinations as quick- break sometimes; a time ly as possible. We will see a greater is on a fun mission to keep the focus on others this T away from the stresses of than normal number of accidents Christmas. We hope this gesture lit up your heart our workload, to keep sanity alive and back-ups along the way, which in a special way today. It sure did make us smile and thriving. Among breaks, the will delay the festivities even more thinking of you. Merry Christmas!” winter holiday break is one of the for those families. Goodness, none That not only made her day, it made her most important, but what happens of that sounds festive and joyful. Christmas. when that break is being threat- But what about the students? Ours too. ened? Does keeping them in school Thanks, young man, along with your family, for Teachers are among that vast longer help them to learn more? brightening all our spirits. Your little gift was the group of employees that are in Dawn Wilkerson Does it really help them to retain grandest we’ve seen in some time. desperate need of holiday breaks. [email protected] academic information? According God bless, and Merry Christmas — today, tomor- For at least two weeks prior to the to the George Lucas Educational start of the holiday winter break, the entire two weeks to recharge Foundation, absolutely not! row and forever. the students are already sensing from the first half of the year, so Knowing that the holidays are so that their favorite time of year is they are ready to begin the sec- close, you are likely to be teaching inching closer. The rules, which ond half with a renewed sense of to a room full of empty faces. Their TODAY IN HISTORY they have been so careful to follow, purpose and vigor. Unfortunately, young minds will be filled with the are starting to seem like only guide- there are some in “higher places” wonderful plans they have made On this date: lines. The energy level in every that are not convinced that such for the time they are finally free to classroom in American is cranked long breaks are necessary. These celebrate. They will be guessing In 1799, former President George Washington was as high as possible. The exhaus- politicians and bureaucrats believe and pondering the possibilities of eulogized by Col. Henry Lee as “first in war, first in tion that their teachers feel by the that too much time is being taken what types of presents could be peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” end of the day is more mental than away from academic training. under the tree. Of course, if the In 1908, Jack Johnson became the first African- physical – not to say that they aren’t They are the same individuals that only outcome that the Department American boxer to win the world heavyweight champion- also physically exhausted. It’s started the “bell to bell” teaching of Education wants is to count the ship as he defeated Canadian Tommy Burns in Sydney, true, the countdown to the winter schedule that eliminated any time number of children in seats, they Australia. holiday break is an exciting, yet will succeed, but I have a feeling In 1917, during World War I, President Woodrow stressful time. All of the meetings that many of the seats might still be Wilson issued a proclamation authorizing the govern- that need to be completed prior to While it is true empty. After all, the New York City ment to take over operation of the nation’s railroads. the end of the first half of the year that most employers Department of Education faced an In 1944, during the World War II Battle of the Bulge, need to be held. Paperwork then do not give such an overwhelming backlash this year the embattled U.S. 101st Airborne Division in Bastogne, needs to be completed and filed. extended holiday from parents, who refused to send Belgium, was relieved by units of the 4th Armored Parent/teacher conferences need their children on those extra days. Division. to be scheduled, and holiday crafts break, teachers are in Similarly, the high school students In 1947, heavy snow blanketed the Northeast, burying and activities need to be planned. a world of their own. in Guilford County, North Carolina New York City under 26.4 inches of snow in 16 hours; By the end of the last day of class- They are tasked with fought back against their dimin- the severe weather was blamed for some 80 deaths. es, most teachers are running on helping the leaders, ished holiday break as well. They caffeine and the free food they are stated that they would leave school n Associated Press offered by their administrations. doctors, lawyers, poli- early to be with their families, and Many times, it is necessary to stop, ticians, and mechanics therefore miss out on school days take a deep breath, and remember of tomorrow. as a result. So, what exactly would Lake City Reporter to truly see the joy and excitement be the good? Lake City Reporter on the young faces. But it is not Last, while it is true that most Serving Columbia County Since 1874 only the teachers that are in need for free play, exploration, and social employers do not give such an of a break. interaction. As a show of agree- extended holiday break, teachers TheServing Lake City Columbia Reporter Countyis published Since with 1874 pride This past week my elementary ment with these rule and procedure are in a world of their own. They for residents of Columbia and surrounding coun‑ The Lake City Reporter is published with pride and middle school children have makers in “high places,” there are tasked with helping the lead- ties by Community Newspapers Inc. been inundated with homework and are many districts across America ers, doctors, lawyers, politicians, forW residentse believe of strong Columbia newspapers and surrounding build strong coun ‑ classwork that they are required to who have decided to shorten the and mechanics of tomorrow. They tiescommunities by Community —‑“Newspapers Newspapers get Inc. things done!” finish, because they were unable winter break. This year they were, are asked to make sure that those WOure believe primary strong goal isnewspapers to publish distinguishedbuild strong and during the day. After all, the winter instead, working all the way up to future adults are ready for the communitiesprofitable community —‑“Newspapers-oriented get newspapers. things done!” break signals the coming end to December 23, and ending the break world that they will create. It can OurThis primary mission goal will isbe to accomplished publish distinguished through theand the academic quarter. Grades need on January 3. But there has been be overwhelming – the knowledge profitable community-oriented newspapers. to be tallied and the gradebooks talk that even that will be shortened that every word and deed can teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, in the coming years. The proposed integrityThis mission and hard will bework. accomplished through the need to be full. Math and English mold what a young mind might teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, chapters need to be finished up, changes will give the students become. Therefore, making sure integrity and hard work. and tested on. Of course, for kin- a week or less to celebrate with that each teacher is mentally, Todd Wilson, Publisher dergarten through 2nd grade, the their families. But what are the physically, and spiritually ready is Robert Bridges, Editor final week is more for getting ready issues that could arise from such a important. Then again, the two JimTodd Barr, Wilson, Associate Publisher Editor for the holiday season. There decision, you ask? After all, most weeks that they are off for the SueRobert Brannon, Bridges, Controller Editor are crafts and fun activities mixed employment does not give two holidays are not completely spent in with the academic reviews. weeks off for the holidays! doing nothing. They will always DinkDink NeSmith,NeSmith, PresidentPresident However, for 3rd - 12th grades, First, there are many divorced find time to spend preparing Tom Wood, Chairman those days are filled with all of the families within the United States. for the return of the students in Tom Wood, Chairman work that needs to get completed. The extended holiday break allows January. But in the end, they need They are almost, if not more, as those precious children to spend to be able to relight and rekindle mentally exhausted as their teach- holiday time with each of their the flame within themselves, so ers by the end of that last day. As parents. Without those extra days, they can help light the candles LETTERS POLICY a matter of fact, my youngest child each parent may not be able to within others. cried at least twice over the past spend good, quality time with their We all need a break! Students, Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly written week, just overwhelmed by every- kids. It is heartbreaking for the teachers, administrators, parents and double spaced. Letters will be edited for length and thing she still needed to accomplish parent, but also disheartening for — together they are a community libel. Letters must be signed and include the writer’s before she could be finished. the children – which can easily be of education. The Department of name, address and telephone number for verification. The winter holiday break is seen in their willingness to return Education needs to see that a piv- indeed for everyone’s sanity, and to academic work that, honestly, otal part of that education should Letters and guest columns are the opinions of the writers needs to be preserved. It is the they do not value as much as they always be the understanding that and not necessarily those of the Lake City Reporter. time that families can finally take do their loved ones. we all need a break, to better see that collective breath, and really get Second, families across the the future. BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL into the holiday spirit and celebra- United States will be traveling for 32056; or drop off at 180 E. Duval St. downtown. tions. It is a time when all involved the holidays — spending time n Dawn Amstutz Wilkerson is the BY FAX: (386) 752-9400. can focus on the “merriest” of together. Cutting down on that mother of three, a devoted wife and an holidays. I am glad that our school drive time will cause tremendous adventurous and patient elementary BY EMAIL: [email protected] district allows its staff and students issues on the road, as they each try school teacher in Columbia County. Lake City Reporter Story ideas? Contact Zach Abolverdi or Jordan Kroeger 754-0420 754-0421 [email protected] SPORTS [email protected] Follow @LCR_Sports on Twitter for local stories, score updates and more

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NFL PENDING REBUILD FOR JACKSONVILLE

TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Jaguars’ general manager Dave Caldwell (left) and owner Shad Khan walk off the field together before the Jacksonville-Tennessee game on Dec. 24, 2016. Inept Jaguars must add more playmakers to their offense. By MARK LONG have one game remaining with their cur- player on injured reserve. their contracts, Khan is expected to give Associated Press rent lineup. Jacksonville hosts Indianapolis “We’re doing everything we can,” rookie them another shot to show what they can (7-8) in the regular-season finale Sunday. quarterback Gardner Minshew said fol- do without Coughlin trying to microman- JACKSONVILLE — Assuming gen- The Jaguars have been mostly dysfunc- lowing a 24-12 loss at Atlanta on Sunday. age every aspect of the team. eral manager Dave Caldwell and coach tional on offense down the stretch, averag- “We’re busting our tails trying to figure it WHAT’S WORKING Doug Marrone get a chance to rebuild ing 261 yards the last four weeks and 12.7 out. I don’t think there’s any magic switch Punter Logan Cooke has converted two the Jacksonville Jaguars, they have to add points in November and December. or anything that can happen, but we’re fakes in the last three games. He threw a more playmakers. Here’s the most concerning part for going to do everything in our power to 9-yard completion to Michael Walker in A dynamic receiver to play opposite DJ Caldwell and Marrone: The offense is make it right.” the third quarter against the Los Angeles Chark. A veteran and versatile tight end about as healthy as any in the league at this Owner Shad Khan fired personnel chief Chargers on Dec. 8 and a 7-yarder to Cody or two. A change-of-pace running back to point in the season. Sure, the Jags have Tom Coughlin last week, essentially plac- Davis in the second quarter at Atlanta on spell Leonard Fournette. been hit hard at tight end, losing James ing the blame on Coughlin for the fran- Sunday. Both of the fourth-down plays Offensive upgrades should be the top O’Shaughnessy, Geoff Swaim and rookie chise’s consecutive losing seasons. Khan led to scores, a touchdown against the priority in free agency and the draft. Josh Oliver, but receiver Marqise Lee is said little about the futures of Caldwell and Thankfully for the Jaguars (5-10), they only the only other semi-prominent offensive Marrone, but with two years remaining on JAGS continued on 7A

SPORTS Plays of the year: 2019 had a flair for the dramatic Counting down the top plays make a catch. up as if it was going to kneel down and for the Boston Red Sox. His grandson of the year in 2019, featuring They were all fantastic. So were count- send the game to overtime. Except the Mike Yastrzemski is pretty good with the an all-star moment at No. 1. less others. Green Wave decided to employ some trick- leather as well. But let’s get to the ones that made the ery, and Amare Jones’ 18-yard scamper got The younger Yaz had some unforgettable list. them near midfield — good enough for moments in 2019 — homering at Fenway By TIM REYNOLDS 10. FROM WAY DOWNTOWN them to try the Hail Mary game-winner. Park among them — but he turned in Associated Press Aldahir Cazun is the goalie for the men’s 8. GOALIE SWAGGER arguably the baseball play of the year with soccer team at New Jersey City University. Penalty kicks are an inhumane way his game-ending catch for San Francisco in Thousands of pro games, hundreds of He’d just made a diving save to protect to decide anything, especially a national a game against Milwaukee. thousands of college games, millions of a 2-0 second-half lead against Purchase championship. Yasmani Grandal represented the tying high school games and billions of youth- College, then casually walked with the ball Katie Meyer didn’t mind. run for the Brewers and he hit a sharp league, rec-league, bar-league and what- up the top of the penalty box before punt- The Stanford goalie was the star of liner into left-center field. Yastrzemski got ever other sort of league games you can ing it away. the Women’s College Cup, leading the a good jump, dove and snared the ball to think of were contested in 2019. And then he got a bounce he’ll never Cardinal to the national title after stopping end the game just before it would have hit That means there were probably trillions forget. two penalty kicks from North Carolina in the grass. of plays. Cazun’s punt was a bit wind-aided. The the game-deciding shootout. She set the “What a catch by Yastrzemski,” then-Gi- Of those, we’re picking 10 as the best of ball carried about 80 yards in the air, hit tone with a dive to her right to stop the first ants manager Bruce Bochy said. the year. the grass on the other end with some seri- offering from the Tar Heels, then stoned Wasn’t the first time those words were It’s a thankless task. Spoiler alert: Yes, ous topspin, bounced over Purchase goalie them again in the sixth round with a dive said in baseball. we are missing some good ones. We’re Mario Olmedo and found its way into the to the left. 6. COLORFUL GOAL missing some very — very — good ones. net. Meyer got up, found the nearest camera, The St. Louis Blues had a comeback Dwyane Wade’s buzzer-beater to beat 9. TULANE TRICKERY flexed, shouted and emphatically pointed story for all time — going from being the Golden State. Gary Woodland using his Imagine: Tulane beat Houston on a to the “Stanford” across her chest after worst team in the NHL midway through wedge on the 17th green to just about 53-yard touchdown pass with three sec- putting her team on the brink of the title. this past season to winning the Stanley clinch the U.S. Open. Notre Dame’s Arike onds left — and that wasn’t the one making Kiki Pickett then won it for Stanford with Cup. Ogunbowale throwing a no-look behind- this list. the deciding penalty kick. To get there, the Blues needed some the-back pass for an assist. An outfielder The play before did. 7. ANOTHER YAZ continued on 10A for Liberty front-flipping over a wall to Tie game, 18 seconds left, Tulane lined Carl Yastrzemski won seven Gold Gloves COUNTDOWN 6A THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2019 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER

SCOREBOARD IN BRIEF ATLANTA TV LISTINGS a.m. (ESPN) WESTERN CONFERENCE Columbus 3, N.Y. Islanders 2 Monday, Jan. 6 W L Pct GB Philadelphia 5, N.Y. Rangers 1 No. 1 LSU could be missing top rusher vs. No. 4 Sooners Lendingtree Bowl, Mobile, Ala. Houston 20 9 .690 — Tampa Bay 6, Florida 1 Today Miami (Ohio) (8-5) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Dallas 19 10 .655 1 Ottawa 3, Buffalo 1 NBA BASKETBALL Top-ranked LSU’s leading rusher Clyde Edwards-Helaire is off (10-3), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) San Antonio 11 17 .393 8½ Nashville 3, Arizona 2 8 p.m. crutches but still may miss Saturday’s Peach Bowl playoff semifinal Monday, Jan. 13 Memphis 11 19 .367 9½ Montreal 6, Winnipeg 2 TNT — San Antonio at Dallas against No. 4 Oklahoma. National Championship, New Orleans New Orleans 7 23 .233 13½ New Jersey at Chicago, late 10:30 p.m. Peach Bowl winner vs. Fiesta Bowl winner, Denver 20 8 .714 — St. Louis at Los Angeles, late The Sooners, meanwhile, will be missing starting defensive end TNT — Portland at Utah 8 p.m. (ESPN) Utah 18 11 .621 2½ Edmonton at Vancouver, late Ronnie Perkins and two backups due to suspensions. Oklahoma City 15 14 .517 5½ Colorado at Vegas, late Edwards-Helaire suffered a hamstring injury in practice last COLLEGE FOOTBALL NFL Portland 14 16 .467 7 Tuesday’s Games week. He was only an observer for LSU’s first practice in Atlanta on Minnesota 10 18 .357 10 No games scheduled Monday. He leads the undefeated Tigers (13-0) with 1,290 yards BOWL SCHEDULE L.A. Lakers 24 6 .800 — Wednesday’s Games AMERICAN CONFERENCE rushing and 16 touchdowns. Today’s Games L.A. Clippers 22 10 .688 3 No games scheduled East LSU coach Ed Orgeron says Edwards-Helaire is “a little bit bet- Independence Bowl, Shreveport, La. Sacramento 12 17 .414 11½ Today’s Games W L T Pct PF PA ter” and he described the running back’s status as day to day. Miami (6-6) vs. Louisiana Tech (9-3), 4 p.m. Phoenix 11 18 .379 12½ No games scheduled y-New England 12 3 0 .800 396 198 “We’re going to see if he can do something tomorrow,” Orgeron (ESPN) Golden State 6 24 .200 18 x-Buffalo 10 5 0 .667 308 246 Quick Lane Bowl, Detroit said. N.Y. Jets 6 9 0 .400 263 353 TRANSACTIONS Pittsburgh (7-5) vs. Eastern Michigan Sunday’s Games Based on Orgeron’s comments, it would be a surprise if Miami 4 11 0 .267 279 470 (6-6), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Toronto 110, Dallas 107 Edwards-Helaire plays. The coach spoke of the junior first-team South BASEBALL Friday’s Games Boston 119, Charlotte 93 All-SEC player in the past tense when comparing his running W L T Pct PF PA American League Military Bowl, Annapolis, Md. Milwaukee 117, Indiana 89 y-Houston 10 5 0 .667 364 350 BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Announced backs, including freshman backups Tyrion Davis-Price and John North Carolina (6-6) vs. Temple (8-4), Oklahoma City 118, L.A. Clippers 112 Tennessee 8 7 0 .533 367 317 major league coach José Hernández Emery. noon (ESPN) Denver 128, L.A. Lakers 104 Indianapolis 7 8 0 .467 341 335 moves to assistant hitting coach. Named “I think all three of those guys do different things,” Orgeron Pinstripe Bowl, New York Monday’s Games Jacksonville 5 10 0 .333 262 377 Fredi González major league coach; said. “With Clyde, he did everything well. He blocked well. He ran Wake Forest (8-4) vs. Michigan State (6-6), Cleveland 121, Atlanta 118 North Darren Holmes as bullpen coach, and inside, he ran outside and caught the football. We’ll have to adjust 3:20 p.m. (ESPN) Orlando 103, Chicago 95 W L T Pct PF PA Anthony Sanders first base coach. Texas Bowl, Houston Philadelphia 125, Detroit 109 if Clyde doesn’t play to rotate those guys and do what they do y-Baltimore 13 2 0 .867 503 272 KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Traded INF Oklahoma State (8-4) vs. Texas A&M (7-5), Indiana 120, Toronto 115, OT best.” Pittsburgh 8 7 0 .533 279 275 Cristian Perez to the N.Y. Yankees for RHP 6:45 p.m. (ESPN) Washington 121, New York 115 Quarterback Joe Burrow was second on the team with 289 Cleveland 6 9 0 .400 312 360 Chance Adams. Holiday Bowl, San Diego Miami 107, Utah 104 yards rushing. Davis-Price ran for 270 yards with six touchdowns Cincinnati 1 14 0 .067 246 397 LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Signed RHP Iowa (9-3) vs. Southern Cal (8-4), 8 p.m. San Antonio 145, Memphis 115 West Julio Teheran to a one-year contract. and could be the leader of a running back committee if Edwards- (FS1) Denver at Phoenix, 9 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA National League Helaire can’t play. Cheez-It Bowl, Phoenix Houston at Sacramento, late y-Kansas City 11 4 0 .733 420 287 MIAMI MARLINS — Agreed to terms with Center Lloyd Cushenberry III said he’s confident LSU’s coaches Air Force (10-2) vs. Washington State New Orleans at Portland, late Oakland 7 8 0 .467 298 403 C will “get those guys right. I know Clyde is going to be in their ear, (6-6), 10:15 p.m. (ESPN) Minnesota at Golden State, late Denver 6 9 0 .400 266 301 Francisco Cervelli on a one-year contract. trying to get them prepared, and whoever gets carries, it’s on us Saturday, Dec. 28 Wednesday’s Games L.A. Chargers 5 10 0 .333 316 314 PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Named Glenn Camping World Bowl, Orlando, Fla. Boston at Toronto, late up front to do our job so they can make plays. ... We’ve got to take NATIONAL CONFERENCE Sherlock assistant coach. Notre Dame (10-2) vs. Iowa State (7-5), Milwaukee at Philadelphia, late care of those guys and get the job done.” East Can-Am League noon (ABC) Houston at Golden State, late The Sooners (12-1) also will be limited. Coach Lincoln Riley W L T Pct PF PA SUSSEX COUNTY MINERS — Acquired Cotton Bowl Classic, Arlington, Texas L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers, late confirmed three Oklahoma players, including Perkins, will be sus- Philadelphia 8 7 0 .533 351 337 RHPs Tyler Fallwell and Juan Aguilera Penn State (10-2) vs. Memphis (12-1), New Orleans at Denver, late Dallas 7 8 0 .467 387 305 and INF Adam Sasser from Sioux City pended for the game. Perkins leads the team with six sacks. noon (ESPN) Today’s Games N.Y. Giants 4 11 0 .267 324 417 (AA) for RHP Ryan Newell and INF John “We’re not a one-man show up front,” Riley said. “I’m confident Peach Bowl, Atlanta Washington at Detroit, 7 p.m. Washington 3 12 0 .200 250 388 Brontsema. in the guys that we have and the pressure we’ve been able to CFP Semifinal, LSU (13-0) vs. Oklahoma New York at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. South Frontier League force this year, and hopefully we can do it again.” (12-1), 4 p.m. (ESPN) Memphis at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS — Signed LHP Running back Rhamondre Stevenson and wide receiver Trejan Fiesta Bowl, Glendale, Ariz. San Antonio at Dallas, 8 p.m. y-New Orleans 12 3 0 .800 416 331 Aaron Rozek to a contract extension. CFP Semifinal, Ohio State (13-0) vs. Minnesota at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Bridges, who are backups, also will miss the game. Tampa Bay 7 8 0 .467 436 421 WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS — Signed Clemson (13-0), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Portland at Utah, 10:30 p.m. Stevenson had a touchdown run in Oklahoma’s 30-23 overtime Atlanta 6 9 0 .400 353 377 LHP Kenny Matthews. Monday, Dec. 30 win over Baylor in the Big 12 championship game. Riley wouldn’t Carolina 5 10 0 .333 330 428 BASKETBALL SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, Dallas detail “dirty laundry” about the cause of the suspensions. North WASHINGTON WIZARDS — Signed G Western Kentucky (8-4) vs. Western NHL W L T Pct PF PA Gary Payton II. Michigan y-Green Bay 12 3 0 .800 353 293 EASTERN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL RENTON, Wash. (7-5), 12:30 pm. (ESPN) x-Minnesota 10 5 0 .667 388 282 Atlantic Division National Football League Music City Bowl, Nashville, Tenn. Beast Mode returns: Lynch reunites with Seattle Seahawks Chicago 7 8 0 .467 259 279 GP W L OT Pts CINCINNATI BENGALS — Claimed LB Mississippi State (6-6) vs. Louisville (7-5), Detroit 3 11 1 .233 321 400 Boston 38 22 7 9 53 Sharif Finch off waivers from Tennessee. 4 p.m. (ESPN) West Toronto 38 20 14 4 44 Placed WR A.J. Green on the IR. Redbox Bowl, Santa Clara, Calif. The Seattle Seahawks have reunited with former star running W L T Pct PF PA Montreal 37 18 13 6 42 DETROIT LIONS — Placed LB Jahlani Tavai Illinois (6-6) vs. California (7-5), 4 p.m. back Marshawn Lynch, ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported on x-San Francisco 12 3 0 .800 453 289 Florida 36 18 13 5 41 on IR. (FOX) Monday night. x-Seattle 11 4 0 .733 384 372 Buffalo 38 17 14 7 41 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Signed DL Orange Bowl, Miami Gardens, Fla. Seattle is in desperate need of running backs after Chris Carson L.A. Rams 8 7 0 .533 363 340 Tampa Bay 35 18 13 4 40 Anthony Florida (10-2) vs. Virginia (9-4), 8 p.m. Arizona 5 9 1 .367 337 411 Ottawa 38 16 18 4 36 Zettel to a one-year contract. Waived DL (hip) and C.J. Prosise (arm) both suffered season-ending injuries in (ESPN) x-clinched playoff spot Detroit 38 9 26 3 21 Jeremiah Valoaga. Sunday’s 27-13 loss to Arizona. Tuesday, Dec. 31 y-clinched division Metropolitan Division TENNESSEE TITANS — Signed WR Darius “He’ll be flying in here and we’re going to give him a really Belk Bowl, Charlotte, N.C. GP W L OT Pts Jennings. Signed WR Rashard Davis from good chance of coming back and playing for us,” Seattle coach Kentucky (7-5) vs. Virginia Tech (8-4), Saturday’s Games Washington 38 26 7 5 57 the practice squad. Waived LB Nigel noon (ESPN) Pete Carroll said Monday on his radio show. Houston 23, Tampa Bay 20 N.Y. Islanders 35 23 9 3 49 Harris and RB Dalyn Dawkins. Sun Bowl, El Paso, Texas Carroll said reports are that Lynch is in good shape, but Seattle New England 24, Buffalo 17 Philadelphia 37 21 11 5 47 Canadian Football League Florida State (6-6) vs. Arizona State (7-5), couldn’t sign him until he flew out Monday and passed his phys- San Francisco 34, L.A. Rams 31 Pittsburgh 36 21 11 4 46 HAMILTON TIGER-CATS — Signed offen- 2 p.m. (CBS) ical. Sunday’s Games Carolina 37 22 13 2 46 sive coordinator Tommy Condell and Liberty Bowl, Memphis, Tenn. Lynch has not played in more than a year. His last game was N.Y. Giants 41, Washington 35, OT Columbus 37 17 14 6 40 defensive coordinator/defensive backs Kansas State (8-4) vs. Navy (10-2), 3:45 Miami 38, Cincinnati 35, OT N.Y. Rangers 36 17 15 4 38 coach Mark Washington to contract Week 6 of last season with the Oakland Raiders before a core inju- p.m. (ESPN) New Orleans 38, Tennessee 28 New Jersey 36 12 19 5 29 extensions. ry ended his season. Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz. N.Y. Jets 16, Pittsburgh 10 HOCKEY The best stretch of Lynch’s career came during his six seasons Wyoming (7-5) vs. Georgia State (7-5), Baltimore 31, Cleveland 15 WESTERN CONFERENCE National Hockey League in Seattle. He arrived via trade from Buffalo early in the 2010 sea- 4:30 p.m. (CBSSN) Indianapolis 38, Carolina 6 Central Division DETROIT RED WINGS — Assigned RW Alamo Bowl, San Antonio son and became the face of a franchise filled with stars during his Atlanta 24, Jacksonville 12 GP W L OT Pts Filip Zadina, D Brian Lashoff and G Calvin Texas (7-5) vs. Utah (11-2), 7:30 p.m.(ESPN) time. Sometimes difficult to deal with, but almost always produc- Oakland 24, L.A. Chargers 17 St. Louis 37 23 8 6 52 Pickard to Grand Rapids (AHL). Wednesday, Jan. 1 tive on the field, Lynch rushed for 6,347 yards and 57 touchdowns Denver 27, Detroit 17 Colorado 36 22 11 3 47 LOS ANGELES KINGS — Recalled F Martin Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Fla. in the regular season during his time in Seattle. Arizona 27, Seattle 13 Winnipeg 37 21 14 2 44 Frk from Ontario (AHL). Michigan (9-3) vs. Alabama (10-2), 1 p.m. Lynch will always be remembered for his touchdown run in Philadelphia 17, Dallas 9 Dallas 38 20 14 4 44 American Hockey League (ABC) Kansas City 26, Chicago 3 Nashville 36 18 12 6 42 AHL — Suspended Grand Rapids F Jarid the 2010 playoffs against New Orleans that helped coined the Outback Bowl, Tampa, Fla. Monday’s Games Minnesota 38 18 15 5 41 Lukosevicius, Providence D Steve nickname “Beast Mode.” It was the top of the long list of highlights Minnesota (10-2) vs. Auburn (9-3), 1 p.m. Green Bay 23, Minnesota 10 Chicago 38 15 17 6 36 Kampfer and Springfield F Jayce with the Seahawks. (ESPN) Pacific Division Hawryluk two games. “My relationship with him, it was really fun for me for the most Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif. GP W L OT Pts ECHL part,” Carroll said. “There were some hard times with it because he Oregon (11-2) vs. Wisconsin (10-3), 5 p.m. NBA Vegas 39 20 13 6 46 ECHL — Suspended Greenville’s Chad (ESPN) challenged the system so much. He challenged so many different Arizona 39 21 14 4 46 Duchesne five games and fined him an Sugar Bowl, New Orleans EASTERN CONFERENCE aspects — the things with the media and all those kinds of things Edmonton 39 20 15 4 44 undisclosed amount for his actions in Georgia (11-2) vs. Baylor (11-2), 8:45 p.m. W L Pct GB — he was hard on the regular routine of this job in some regards, Calgary 39 19 15 5 43 a Dec. 21 game at Florida. Suspended (ESPN) Boston 20 7 .741 — but he always played and he’d always bring it and I loved the Vancouver 37 18 15 4 40 Worcester’s Yannick Turcotte three Thursday, Jan. 2 Toronto 21 8 .724 — Anaheim 37 15 18 4 34 games and Brampton’s Lindsay Sparks spirit that he’d bring and the toughness he brought. He’s a very Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl Philadelphia 21 10 .677 1 Los Angeles 38 15 19 4 34 one game and fined both undisclosed charismatic person and player and he affected a lot of people and Cincinnati (10-3) vs. Boston College (6-6), Brooklyn 16 13 .552 5 San Jose 38 16 20 2 34 amounts for their actions in a Dec. 21 he affected this program in a big way.” 3 p.m. (ESPN) New York 7 23 .233 14½ game. Suspended Toledo’s Steve Oleksy Ultimately, Seattle needs production and that will be the big Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, Fla. Miami 21 8 .724 — Sunday’s Games one game and fined him an undisclosed Indiana (8-4) vs. Tennessee (7-5), 7 p.m. Orlando 12 17 .414 9 question with a 33-year-old running back. N.Y. Rangers 5, Anaheim 1 amount for his actions in Dec. 14 game at (ESPN) Charlotte 13 20 .394 10 Lynch averaged 4.2 yards per carry and 62.7 yards per game Calgary 5, Dallas 1 Cincinnati. Fined Florida’s Arvin Atwal an Friday, Jan. 3 Washington 8 20 .286 12½ before getting injured last season. The Seahawks would take that Arizona 5, Detroit 2 undisclosed amount for his actions in a Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, Boise Atlanta 6 24 .200 15½ kind of production to help make up for the loss of Carson, who Vegas 3, San Jose 1 Dec.21 game against Greenville. Ohio (6-6) vs. Nevada (7-5), 3:30 p.m. Milwaukee 27 4 .871 — finished the year with a career-high 1,230 yards and 4.4 yards per Monday’s Games COLLEGE FOOTBALL (ESPN) Indiana 20 10 .667 6½ Toronto 8, Carolina 6 AUSTIN PEAY — Signed football coach attempt. Saturday, Jan. 4 Chicago 12 19 .387 15 Minnesota 3, Calgary 0 Mark Hudspeth to a contract extension Armed Forces Bowl, Fort Worth, Texas Detroit 11 19 .367 15½ Boston 7, Washington 3 through 2024. The Associated Press Southern Miss (7-5) vs. Tulane (6-6), 11:30 Cleveland 8 21 .276 18

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and win 20-16. He caught JAGS a 42-yard pass early in the Continued From 5A fourth quarter against the Falcons, giving the Jags a Chargers and a field goal glimmer of hope on the road. against the Falcons. STOCK DOWN WHAT NEEDS HELP Linebacker Donald Payne, Jacksonville has to find who has 58 tackles in four a way to start faster. The starts in place of injured Jaguars have been outscored Myles Jack, was exposed in a combined 108-22 in the first pass coverage at Atlanta. He half the last seven games, was beaten repeatedly and creating huge holes for a picked on by QB Matt Ryan. mostly inept offense to try INJURED to overcome. They’ve scored Chark finished with two one touchdown and five field catches for 18 yards, both goals in that futile stretch. season lows. The second-year Marrone’s team was down pro was still hobbled by a left 14-0 before the offense ankle injury that kept him out touched the ball, with Atlanta the previous week against scoring on the opening pos- the Raiders. He needs 26 session and then turning a yards receiving to become fumbled kickoff into another the fifth player in franchise touchdown. history with 1,000 yards in a “When that stuff goes on, single season. Jimmy Smith, that’s tough,” Marrone said. Keenan McCardell, Allen “I look at that as my respon- Robinson and Allen Hurns sibility, to make sure the are the others. players are ready. Obviously, KEY NUMBER we didn’t do a good enough 28 — The number of loss- job.’’ es Jacksonville now has in its STOCK UP last 32 games against NFC Receiver Chris Conley has teams. The Jags were swept three touchdowns in the last by the NFC South this sea- two games, all in the fourth son and in 2015. quarter. He scored twice in NEXT STEPS the final 5:15 at Oakland last Try to end the franchise’s CURTIS COMPTON/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS) week, helping Jacksonville eighth losing season in the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady rally from a 13-point deficit last nine years with a victory. Jarrett during the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Falcons. 8A THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2019 CLASSIFIED LAKE CITY REPORTER Classifi ed Department 755-5440 LAKE CITY REPORTER Take ADvantage of the CLASSIFIED Reporter Classifieds! 755-5440 ADVANTAGE

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y IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF https://www.columbiacountyfla. Denise Milligan-Bose Realty THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIR- com/PurchasingBids.asp 386-438-5627 MLS103582 3/2 CUIT DWMH 1,456 sf. in move-in IN AND FOR COLUMBIA 552912 Poole Realty DAVID MINCEY SPACIOUS Well-maintained condition on almost 1/2 acre COUNTY, FLORIDA December 19, 26, 2019 PUBLISHER'S NOTE AT 386-590-0157 Cozy 2,192 SQFT 4BR/2BA brick lot. $59,900. REVERSE MORTGAGE Florida Law 828.29 requires 3BR/2BA brick home, all handi- home, Lg MstSuite & kitchen. PUBLIC AUCTION capped accessible, 55 + com- $225,000. MLS105970 Daniel Denise Milligan-Bose Realty FUNDING LLC, dogs and cats being sold to be 386-438-5627 Newer 2017 Will be held by Davis Towing & at least 8 weeks old and have a munity.MLS#105356 $135,000. Crapps 386-755-5110. Plaintiff, Recovery, Inc., in Columbia DWMH. 1,568 sq. ft., 2 car de- vs. health certificate from a li- Coldwell Banker-Bishop Realty tached garage, 5 acres Listed County at 1226 NW Main Blvd., censed veterinarian document- Hallmark Real Estate Kaley David Wayne Bridges, et al., Lake City, FL 32055 Dawson (386) 249-3797. Excellently Maintained Home. at $154,500. MLS#105454. Defendants. ing they have mandatory shots 4BR/2B split. Call Sherry Ratliff and are free from intestinal and $265,000. MLS105385. 4BR. GENERAL JURISDICTION DI- AUCTION DATE 01/05/20 FABULOUS 2,022 SF HOME in 386-365-8414. $124,000 MLS # VISION external parasites. Many 106040 2016 KIA VIN: KND- species of wildlife must be li- Middleburg. 6' privacy fence. Case No. 18000074CAAXMX JN2A2XG7402353 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE censed by Florida Fish and Poole Realty Ric Donovan 386- Poole Realty ANITA HANDY AT 386-208-5877. 3BR/3BA, SALE Wildlife. If you are unsure, con- 590-1298 5LS105550 $115,900 Coldwell Banker-Bishop Becky AUCTION DATE 01/07/20 tact the local office for informa- 19.5 ac. Dog kennel, generator, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 2000 TOYOTA VIN: Live Oak. 2/2 all amenities,old Summers 813-763-1180 ML- pursuant to Order Adopting Re- tion. Bamboo floors/ living area. electric gate, salt water pool. 1NXBR12E5YZ382054 MLS#106048. $273,000. S105274 10.51 Ac, near Madi- port of the General Magistrate 2009 NISSAN VIN: Conv. to everything. son Blue Spring St Pk! RE- and Rescheduling Sale dated 1N4AL21E99N481924 Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- DUCED! $39,900. October 07, 2019, entered in Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- 0237 Lake front view!! 0237 2BR/2BA MH, 2 acres, Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- Case No. 18000074CAAXMX AUCTION DATE 01/11/20 2BR/2BA home. Convenient to of the Circuit Court of the Third detached carport, storage Lake City, Lake Butler 0237 MLS105772 Nice building 2000 HYUNDAI VIN: Want to buy cattle. All kinds shed, close to the Suwannee lot, paved road. Fenced, incl Judicial Circuit, in and for KMHJF35F3YU964299 $115,000. MLS#106050 Columbia County, Florida, 352-339-3018 River. $59,900. MLS#105700 shed. Manuf hms allowed with wherein REVERSE MORT- Hallmark Real Estate Koby restrictions. $45,000. 553752 Wanted to lease pasture for Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- Adams (386) 623-7840 GAGE FUNDING LLC is the December 26, 2019 cattle. 352-339-3018 PARTICALLY CLEARED 10 Plaintiff and David Wayne 0237 Hills of Windsor. 6,450 $250,000 MLS106105 Two-Sto- SF, 4BR/5.5BA on 3+ acres. ry Dream Home! 3BR/3BA. acres 7 miles south of Live Oak Bridges; Unknown Spouse of in Quail Hollow subdivision David Wayne Bridges; United Luxurious first floor master Detached 2-story garage. suite. $749,900. MLS#105720. $49,900. MLS105823 Daniel States of America on behalf of Hallmark Real Estate Janet Crapps 386-755-5110. the Secretary of Housing and THE COLUMBIA COUNTY Large home: $1200/mo. Call Country Rivers Realty, LLC Creel (386) 719-0382. Urban Development are the SHERIFFS OFFICE 386-755-5151. 497-3305 MLS105775 Custom $294,500. MLS106142. 3/2 LAKE VIEW lot in Lake Louise Defendants, that I will sell to Is now accepting applications 4 bedroom / 3 bath brick home. brick home on an oversized lot Estates! Boating, Fishing, etc the highest and best bidder for for Medical Personnel in our Short drive to High Spr, in golf course community can be yours in this upscale de- cash at, the Columbia County Detention Division. Applications Gainesville or LC $349,000 velopment $37,900 MLS106018 Courthouse, 173 NE Hernando and job descriptions may be Hallmark Real Estate Kaley Daniel Crapps 386-755-5110. Ave, Lake City, FL 32055, be- downloaded from our website Country Rivers Realty, LLC Dawson 386-249-3797. ginning at 11:00AM on the 15th 497-3305 MLS105777 Cabin $133,000! MLS106151. 4/2, 1 Coldwell Banker-Bishop Becky at www.columbiasheriff.org or 2BR/2BA w/garage, 5 min from Summers 813-763-1180 Two day of January, 2020, the fol- picked up between 8-5 Mon-Fri on 1 Ac. Cust 3/2 log hm. Mst- acre. Ornamental and fruit lowing described property as VA. Call 386-755-4590 or 386- BR up and priv loft. Walk to trees with fenced area for pets. Beautiful River Front Lots. at the CCSO Operations Center 365-8428. $198,900. Elaine Tolar 386- set forth in said Final Judg- located at 4917 U.S. Hwy 90 Ichetucknee Sp. $165,000. ment, to wit: PUBLISHER'S NOTE 365-1548. MLS #106037 East, Lake City, Florida. The All real estate advertising in this LOT 12 OF FAIRFIELD CCSO is an EEO Employer. Country Rivers Realty, LLC BROOK SUBDIVISION. AC- 497-3305 MLS105839 Log newspaper is subject to the fair home nearly 5 acres! Lots of housing act which makes it ille- CORDING TO THE PLAT Five Ash Forest New Model! THEREOF RECORDED IN privacy. Min to Ichetucknee gal to advertise "any prefer- Gorgeous 2020 Town Home Springs. Play or Stay! $125,000 ence, limitation, or discrimina- PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 109, OF 2/2 w/den. Tank pkg. Carport, THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF tion based on race, color, reli- Denise Milligan-Bose Realty shed and Screen room. Call for Poole Realty VICKI PRICKITT gion, sex, disability, familial sta- 386-438-5627 Light commercial COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORI- appointment. 386-303-2491 AT 386-590-1402. Immaculate DA. tus or national origin; or any in- warehouse, prime area. Cur- 3/2 DWMH, 1AC, paved road, tention to make such prefer- tenant at $2247.00/mo. For Any person claiming an interest Five Ash Forest, Now Avail- A/C only 3 yrs old. in the surplus from the sale, if ence, limitation or discrimina- sale: $250,000. MLS#101579. able! Beautiful 2018 Destiny MLS#105842. $105,000. tion." Familial status includes any, other than the property CLASS A CDL DRIVER with open floorplan. Fpl, Fully owner as of the date of the lis NEEDED children under the age of 18 liv- furn. Garage, patio. Call 386- Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- ing with parents or legal custo- pendens must file a claim be- At least 1 Year Class A truck 303-2491 386-303-2222. 0237 Beautiful 3BR/2BA home fore the clerk reports the sur- driving experience required. dians, pregnant women and Buy It in the country! This home is set people securing custody of chil- plus as unclaimed. Our drivers spend on average on 5.6 acres. 30 x 40 work- th dren under the age of 18. This Dated this 17 day of Decem- less than one night out per shop. $244,000. MLS#105859 Sell It ber, 2019. week. Paid Holidays, paid time newspaper will not knowingly P. Dewitt Cason off, monthly safety bonuses. Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- accept any advertising for real 3/2 1650 sf, move-in condition. estate which is in violation of As Clerk of the Court Some loading/unloading re- $155,000. Call 386-755-5151. 0237 5BR/5BA. All conve- Find It By: /s/ Amber Hancock quired. Call 386-754-0161. niences. 19+ acres of privacy the law. Our readers are here- As Deputy Clerk Coldwell Banker-Bishop Elaine with an inground pool. by informed that all dwellings Lake City Reporter PUBLISH IN: THE LAKE CITY Tolar 386-365-1548 ML- $375,000. MLS#105881 advertised in this newspaper REPORTER S101204 4/3 fam rm w/FP, are available on an equal op- If you are a person with a dis- breakfast nook, formal living & Coldwell Banker-Bishop Realty portunity basis. To complain of Classifieds ability who requires accommo- PUBLISHER'S NOTE dining rooms, $229,900 Now Underway in May Fair. discrimination call HUD toll free dations in order to participate in All Yard Sale Ads 3BR/2B split plan . $224,900. at 1-800-669-9777, the toll free a court proceeding, you are en- Must be Pre-Paid. Poole Realty Alecia Kirkland Elaine Tolar 386-365-1548. telephone number to the hear- titled, at no cost to you, the pro- 386-688-1269 MLS103554 MLS # 105942 ing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. vision of certain assistance. In- $179,000 REDUCED! Live dividuals with a disability who Oak. 2/2 brick hm, new flooring, require special accommoda- newer appl, Fl Sun Rm. tions in order to participate in a Lake City. LAKE ACCESS court proceeding should con- WE BUY TIMBER: Pine and Beautiful 2-Story 2,709 SQFT tact the ADA Coordinator, 173 hardwood. 3-4 semi load mini- 3BR/2.5BA brick home on 1.34 NE Hernando Avenue, Room mum. Call 386-288-6875. acres. $295,000 MLS104262 408, Lake City, FL32055, (386) Daniel Crapps 386-755-5110. 719-7428, within two (2) business days of receipt of notice to Hallmark Real Estate Paula appear. Individuals who are Lawrence 386-623-1973 hearing impaired should call Collector looking to buy antique $195,000 MLS104432 Spa- (800) 955-8771. Individuals & vintage signs. Items Im seek- cious 4BR, 2,500 sf, near shop- who are voice impaired should ing include: Gas & Oil Signs ping, hosp, schls, fenced back. call (800) 955-8770. (Gulf, Esso, Texaco, Sinclair, Hallmark Real Estate Janet Furnish Copies To: etc.), Soda Signs (Coca-Cola, Brock & Scott PLLC Creel (386) 719-0382. 7-Up, Dr. Pepper, etc.), Beer & $349,500. MLS104892. LARGE 2001 NW 64th St, Suite 130 Tobacco Signs (Budweiser, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 3,000+ SF HOME on Lake Prince Albert, etc.), Paint Signs Desoto. Beautiful HW floors. Attorney for Plaintiff (Gilman, Sherwin Williams, etc.), Feed & Seed Signs, Farm Poole Realty Mindy Wilkison 552906 & Dairy Signs, Ice Cream 386-209-7658 MLS105019 December 19, 26, 2019 Signs, Automotive Signs, Any $435,000 Mayo, Cust blt 2 sto- Old Signs. Also, will buy old car ry 5/3, over 400ft on Suwannee tags, military items, old knives River (high bank) Much to see! INVITATION TO BID & swords, guns, and primitives. 2019-Y Call Kris @ (706)474-3443, Daniel Crapps Agency 386- COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE cash paid. 755-5110 MLS105166 Please be advised that $109,000. Lake City. Great Po- Columbia County desires to ac- tential! 3BR, could be 4! 4.17 cept bids for eight (8) acers ac LgLR, Form DR, Fenced yd. more or less on Real Terrace. Daniel Crapps Agency 386- The County has set a minimum 755-5110 MLS105222 $75,000. starting bid of $500,000. Cows for Sale, 10 head, all Lake City. INVESTORS or A legal description and bidding bred, some with calves, $7,500 looking to down size. 2/1, .5 ac, information may be obtained for all. Can delv. 352-575-7498. newer carpet. Built in 2000. from GovDeals web site at https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid= THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME 81&acctid=8581 By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek Columbia County reserves the 8QVFUDPEOHWKHVH-XPEOHV right to reject any and/or all RQHOHWWHUWRHDFKVTXDUH bids and to accept the bid in WRIRUPIRXURUGLQDU\ZRUGV the Countys best interest.

553836 30,/( @PlayJumble December 26, 2019 January 2, 2020 WARNP COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORI- DA BOARD OF COUNTY COM- MISSIOINERS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICA- TIONS %(/9$5 RFQ 2019-X TOWER APPLI- CATION REVIEW JUST JUMBLE DSS)ROORZXVRQ7ZLWWHU The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is requesting NTEEDO statements of qualification proposals from firms interested in *HWWKHIUHH providing technical review of 1RZDUUDQJHWKHFLUFOHGOHWWHUV tower applications. Proposals 7ULEXQH&RQWHQW$JHQF\//& WRIRUPWKHVXUSULVHDQVZHUDV will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. $OO5LJKWV5HVHUYHG VXJJHVWHGE\WKHDERYHFDUWRRQ on January 16, 2020 in the office of the Board of County Ans. “ ” Commissioners located at 135 here: NE Hernando Ave. Room 203, (Answers tomorrow) Lake City, Florida 32055. Jumbles: RAINY VERGE DRESSY TIPTOE Yesterday’s Specifications and bid forms Answer: may be downloaded at the 7KHNLGVDZRNHWRÀQGJLIWVXQGHUWKHWUHHDQG County website, loved the way they were — PRESENTED LAKE CITY REPORTER ADVICE & COMICS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2019 9A

DILBERT DEAR ABBY Response to gender identity clouds family get-togethers DEAR ABBY: We are myself, and how to accept this expecting our first child after situation? — SORRY IN THE many years of struggling with SOUTH infertility. We are overjoyed, to DEAR SORRY: My heart BABY BLUES say the least. goes out to you and your hus- I have a wonderful parent band. Not everyone is so fortu- who used to be my father but nate as to live the life they have who now identifies as a woman planned. If you haven’t already I’ll call “Grace.” She’s a support- Abigail Van Buren done so, it may be time to ive, loving, wonderful parent, www.dearabby.com reach out to your Area Agency and always was. on Aging and talk to someone The problem is, the rest of clear to your family members. there about what emotional the family has yet to see her If you feel that one or more support services may be avail- transition. They are aware of of them would be so rude as able near you. The Eldercare what has happened, but are to ridicule your parent, strike Locator, which is sponsored not comfortable with it. One them from your guest list. by the U.S. Administration on BLONDIE family member keeps insisting DEAR ABBY: My husband Aging, is another resource. that Grace is not transgender, has not been in good health for Counseling can help you just “confused.” She says that if years. He had an accident in learn to accept this “new nor- she ever saw Grace dressed as a 2007 in which his left arm was mal” and lessen your feelings of woman, she would laugh. broken. The doctor did many guilt for making a decision that, When it comes to a cel- surgeries, but he had to have it while not pleasant, is what your ebration for our bundle of amputated in 2014. husband now requires so his joy, how do I handle this? I Ten months ago, he suffered needs are met. It will, however, can’t imagine having the cel- a debilitating stroke in the left be your responsibility to stay ebration without Grace, and lobe of his brain. He now has close and ensure that happens. I wouldn’t dream of asking aphasia, the inability to use his her to dress as a male because right hand and arm, a loss of For an excellent guide to I know how uncomfortable balance and he cannot walk becoming a better conversa- BEETLE BAILEY she would be. But I’m afraid unassisted. He must have help tionalist and a more sociable if she attends, none of the in all areas of daily living. I person, order “How to Be other family will come because placed him in a rehab center, Popular.” Send your name they are so uncomfortable. then into a nursing home. and mailing address, plus — TRANSPARENT IN The problem is, I feel so check or money order for $8 NEVADA guilty about leaving him there. (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, DEAR TRANSPARENT: He isn’t happy and he blames Popularity Booklet, P.O. Box Grace is not “confused.” People me for keeping him there. I 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054- do not change their gender visit as often as possible, but 0447. (Shipping and handling identity on a lark. The transi- it isn’t often enough for him I are included in the price.) tion is time-consuming and am sure. I am so disappointed. ■ difficult. Grace deserves to be This is not the life that I had Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or HAGAR THE HORRIBLE treated with compassion and planned. Would you please P.O. Box 69440, common courtesy. Make this tell me how to stop blaming Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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