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LAKECITYREPORTER.COM SEPTIC SYSTEM INSPECTIONS County may opt out of tank checks
Legislation allows counties The opt-out provision is part of House tems are initially installed. application fees can range from $100 - $350 Bill 1263, passed earlier this year, which Mark Lander, Columbia County Health depending on the permit. to exempt residents from covers a variety of public health proce- Department interim administrator, said “Regardless of whether the county opts state requirements. dures and requirements. The septic tank Columbia County has approximately out of the House Bill or not, it’s not going and disposal system portion of the bill 25,000 septic systems. to change the way septic systems are By TONY BRITT will be discussed tonight during the coun- To install a septic system in the county permitted within the county,” Lander said. [email protected] ty commission meeting at the Columbia a resident must make an application at the “You still have to follow the same proce- County School Board Administrative environmental health department. There dures for a permit. If you’re in you have a County officials are considering whether Complex Auditorium, 372 W. Duval St. is a state fee for the permit, based on five-year maintenance program.” to opt out of a state requirement that hom- The meeting starts at 7 p.m. three categories: a new system, repair of Lisa Roberts, assistant county adminis- eowners have their septic tanks inspected Currently the state department of health an existing septic system or evaluation every five years. conducts an assessment when septic sys- of an existing system. Lander said the COUNTY continued on 3A NFBA Halloween bash looking for an answer tonight County set to discuss broadband agency’s request for tower space.
By TONY BRITT [email protected]
When the North Florida Broadband Authority was formed in 2009, the agency sought agreements from local governments pledging the use of in-kind services, such as the use of space on communication towers. Last month NFBA officials asked the Columbia County Commission to make good on theor promise. County officials said they wanted more information information from the NFBA before making a final decision. Commissioner Stephen Bailey voiced concerns about NFBA placing equipment on county towers that could potentially interfere with emergency com- munications equipment. Bailey is scheduled to lead a discussion on the NFBA propos- al during tonight’s county com- mission meeting, 7 p.m. at the Columbia County School Board continued on 3A Photos by TOP: Ellisville resident NFBA JASON MATTHEW Jose Cervantez does a WALKER chicken dance with his Lake City Reporter granddaughter Arianna Renee Cervantez, 6, Report: and a mascot while waiting in line for candy Woman during the Lake City Police Department’s Halloween Safety Bash forged Wednesday. ‘This is great for kids,’ Jose checks Cervantez said. ‘They need to have more for $15K things for kids to do. (There’s not) enough By DEREK GILLIAM entertainment for kids.’ [email protected] Thousands attended the event, held in a park- A Lake City woman has been ing lot across from the arrested and faces felony charges Lake City police and fire of fraud, grand theft and forgery, departments. CENTER: according to a Columbia County Lawsyn Blakley, 3, pets Sheriff’s Office a mascot while enjoy- arrest report. ing the Halloween fes- C h r i s t i n a Fulton Jones, tivities on Wednesday. BOTTOM: 52, was arrest- Dallas Cook ed Tuesday at (left) poses with his 2:23 p.m. after son Tyler, 11, at the the general Halloween Safety Bash. Christina Jones manager of Glenn I. Jones Inc., Allen Dunaway, contacted authorities about 11 checks that were not authorized by the com- pany. According to the report, Glenn I. Jones Jr. said Christina Jones
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Celebrity Birthdays Wednesday: Wednesday: n Actress Betsy Palmer Larry Flynt is 70. Afternoon: 0-0-2 Afternoon: 3-3-8-3 Tuesday: is 86. n Country singer-humorist Evening: N/A Evening: N/A 10-12-20-33-36 n Golfer Gary Player is 77. Kinky Friedman is 68. n Country singer Bill n Music producer David Anderson is 75. Foster is 63. n Actress Barbara Bosson n Rhythm-and-blues musi- PEOPLE IN THE NEWS is 73. cian Ronald Khalis Bell (Kool n Magazine publisher and the Gang) is 61. Bolivia seeks Sean Penn’s help Daily Scripture “Be alert and of sober mind. LA PAZ, Bolivia Your enemy the devil prowls t’s not clear whether Sean Penn knew ahead of his visit to around like a roaring lion look- Bolivia of the missions he’d be ing for someone to devour. asked to assume by President Resist him, standing firm in the Evo Morales. ICabinet chief Juan Ramon faith, because you know that Quintana told reporters after the family of believers through- Tuesday’s meeting that Morales asked the Oscar-winning actor to out the world is undergoing the defend the chewing of coca leaf same kind of sufferings.” before the United Nations, lobby Chile to restore Bolivia’s long-lost — 1 Peter 5:8-9 access to the Pacific Ocean and help persuade the United States to extra- dite a former Bolivian president. Penn is already a goodwill ambas- sador for Haiti, where he has won Lake City Reporter ASSOCIATED PRESS respect for his post-earthquake char- How to reacH us ity work. Bolivia’s President Evo Morales (right) presents a gift to U.S. actor Sean Penn at Main number . . . . .(386) 752-1293 BusINess Asked by reporters about the mis- the government palace in La Paz, Bolivia, on Tuesday. 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I don’t think I’ve had it on n Associated Press in this space. And thanks for reading. AROUND FLORIDA Tallahassee plans to issue citations TALLAHASSEE — Tallahassee and sur- rounding Leon County will be the first Florida jurisdictions to adopt civil citations as an alternative to arresting adults for first offenses of minor, non-vio- lent crimes. The Florida Smart Justice Alliance, a coali- tion that promotes changes in the criminal justice system, joined local officials in announc- ASSOCIATED PRESS ing the plan Wednesday in Anthony Cappetto, of New York, works on his pavement Tallahassee. art project — a circus scene — during the Sarasota Chalk As long as 17 years ago, Florida jurisdictions Festival on Wednesday. The annual sidewalk art festival runs began using civil citations through Nov. 6. as alternatives to arrest- ing juveniles, most com- gently to return them to of Adoption and Child monly for marijuana pos- their enclosure. Protection. session and petty theft. The cats were captured Alliance leaders are when they were 5 months Man sentenced hoping adult citations also old in northern Collier in fatal DUI crash will spread across the County last September. state. Police will have the Scientists estimate that LARGO — A Tampa discretion to decide on between 100 and 160 adult Bay area man was sen- a case-by-case basis who and sub-adult panthers live tenced to 26 years in gets a citation and who in South Florida. prison for a fatal drunken gets arrested. driving crash. Those cited must per- Officials discuss As part of a deal with form community service human trafficking Pinellas County prosecu- and get treatment for tors, 31-year-old Scott underlying causes such as CORAL GABLES Michael Nicholson was substance abuse or anger. — Florida’s child welfare sentenced Tuesday after officials are discussing pleading guilty to two Two panthers their plans to fight human counts of DUI-manslaugh- trafficking. ter and one count of reck- being tracked The Florida Children less driving with serious YULEE — Two young and Youth Cabinet will bodily injury. panthers are being tracked hold its regular meet- Authorities said in northeast Florida after ing Wednesday in Coral Nicholson was going Hurricane Sandy knocked Gables at the University of more than 100 mph in down the enclosure fence Miami. In attendance will August 2011 when he where they were being be Department of Children crashed into another car. raised. and Families Secretary His blood-alcohol content A statement from the David Wilkins, Florida’s was recorded as 0.13 per- Florida Fish and Wildlife Chief Child Advocate Zack cent. Florida law consid- Conservation Commission Gibson and the Director ers a driver impaired at says the juvenile panthers, of the Governor’s Office of 0.08 percent. outfitted with radio col- Adoption. The Tampa Bay Times lars, are being tracked in The group will discuss reported that the crash Yulee in Nassau County, the state’s plans to fight seriously injured the other using telemetry to track human trafficking and pro- car’s driver, Devin Plant, the radio collars on the vide assistance to victims. and killed its two passen- panthers. A new volunteer Advocate gers, 25-year-old Diana The cats have not trav- for Human Trafficking Nusspickel and 25-year- eled far from their pen. will also be named as part old Charles Lutes II. Officials are working dili- of the Governor’s Office n Associated Press 3A
Page Editor: Robert Bridges, 754-0428 LAKE CITY REPORTER local THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2012 3a NFBA: Seeking answer to request for tower space WOMAN: Arrested Continued From Page 1A Continued From Page 1A Administrative Complex Auditorium, information. money for the grant award to provide was his wife. The report ten over a two-month 372 W. Duval St. Roberts said the county requested broadband Internet services to rural said she has no author- span starting July 20, with County officials want information the NFBA’s payment of invoice for its areas. ity to write checks and the last check written on about the services NFBA currently attorney, which NFBA officials have Federal rules mandated that the doesn’t have any stake in Aug. 8, according to the provides for Columbia County resi- already complied. project be completed within three the business. arrest report. dents and about the agency itself However, Roberts said NFBA did years. One check was writ- She also allegedly used before considering the request. not comply with the county’s request The broadband project was ini- ten to Christina Fulton a company credit card to Lisa Roberts, assistant county for information and documents, tially designed to increase broadband Jones, but the other 10 buy gas for three private administrator, said county officials are including an operational plan com- access to 22 North Florida govern- checks were written to vehicles. scheduled to discuss leasing space to missioners asked for during the Oct. ments —14 North Florida counties, Ernest Hall. The checks During an interview the NFBA on the county’s five com- 4 commission meeting. and eight North Florida cities. were signed “Glenn I. with Jones at the sher- munication towers at the meeting, The North Florida Broadband Several counties and cities have Jones Jr.” However, when iff’s office, Jones said she but noted the NFBA has not complied Authority was to receive an estimat- pulled out of the broadband authority a Columbia County dep- needed money and the with all of the county’s requests for ed $30,142,000 in federal stimulus since its inception. uty contacted Jones Jr., checks were written to he said he didn’t sign or “feed a habit,” according authorize the checks. to the report. The 11 checks total “I know I did the wrong $15,152 and were report- thing,” she said. COUNTY: May opt out of inspection requirement edly said to be for fleet She said her life and Continued From Page 1A repairs. her children’s lives had Hall said he received been threatened. She said trator, said county officials Septic evaluations must qualified contractor every price for evaluations. The the checks from Jones she wrote the checks to are going to determine be done by a qualified con- five years. price may vary based on as repayment for money protect them, then said whether or not to adopt a tractor, including a septic The evaluation will the size and complexity of Jones borrowed from him. she said she had probably resolution to opt out of the tank contractor, a master include a tank pump-out a disposal system. Hall said he would drive said too much, according evaluation and assessment septic tank contractor, a and certification of the The contractor who per- to the business and Jones to the report, and refused portion requirement, as professional engineer or tank. It will also call for forms the evaluation must would walk out and hand to answer further ques- provided for in HB 1263. a certified environmental an evaluation of drainfields submit the report and him a check. He said he tions. “If we opt out that means health professional. size, placement and state of report fee to the county never did vehicle repairs, She was booked into there won’t be an assess- If the county chooses upkeep. health department and according to the report. 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A N O T H E R VIEW Increase Dale McFeatters in US oil [email protected] output Silly welcome storm il production in the United States coverage is on a sharp upward climb, and that should traditions Oplease anyone who is rooting for American energy indepen- t’s probably naive dence. — heck, it’s unbelievably That won’t happen in the naive — but perhaps next year or two, but the Hurricane Sandy, whose experts predict that within the destructive potential next decade, the nation’s oil Iwas greatly underestimated in imports could decrease by half. the early going, will give us a Right now, the U.S. is produc- chance to retire a journalistic ing about 10.9 million barrels of custom that’s gone from being crude and other hydrocarbons a cliche to merely tiresome — representing a 7 percent and now, when we’ve seen all increase from last year until that Sandy has wrought, this year. Campaign inaccuracies, insensitive. That is strong growth that This is the tradition of send- even the experts didn’t foresee. ing the TV weatherperson “Five years ago, if I or any- media failings will haunt us out to stagger about a beach one had predicted today’s pro- informing us that the wind is duction growth, people would n this presidential cam- Who delivers the news to the really strong and the waves are have thought we were crazy,” paign, the very narrow people can distort history — on really high. This is presented said Jim Burkhard, head of oil scope of issues has led purpose or through innocent as “breaking news.” The pho- markets research at IHS CERA, to questions and answers ignorance. New York Daily tographer is shooting from an energy consulting firm. that read like propaganda. News columnist Juan Gonzalez the shelter of a seaside motel. The recent growth in IPartisan responses contain and Free Press senior adviser The anchor back at the sta- America’s oil production has clichès that land so hard they Joe Torres drove home the tion urges the weatherperson placed the U.S. in the running almost cause welts. point in their recent book about to “be careful out there and for worldwide leader, a distinc- Insightful information and race and the media, “News for stay dry.” If you wanted her tion that would have us pass analysis are missing. That’s Jose De La Isla All the People.” to stay dry, why did you send Saudi Arabia and Russia, which mostly why the dysfunctional [email protected] Bobby Bridger’s book, her — and they’re increas- have led the world for a decade. lives of movie stars come as a “Where the Tall Grass Grows,” ingly women — there in the The current upward trend is welcome distraction from things the day after Ambassador is another example of how pub- first place? You never hear any likely to continue. that really affect our lives. Chris Stevens and three other lic explanation and understand- such wishes for the camera- The U.S. government pre- Even three very good Americans were murdered in ing get compromised. The pro- person. dicts that the figure for next debates between President Libya.) tagonists used poor reasoning Beaches by nature tend to year will be 11.4 million bar- Barack Obama and former A report on the 4thEstate.net and shallow images of Native be featureless expanses of rels a day, just less than Saudi Massachusetts Gov. Mitt website offers more evidence Americans in shaping public sand, and it must be a real Arabia’s 11.6 million barrels ... Romney too often had a sense of about how the journalistic policy. problem for the crews to find America will not be indepen- unreality. The questions failed mission to encourage public On Tuesday, we will go to some feature to give the shot dent of the world energy mar- to connect, much less result in understanding can degrade into the polls lacking a better politi- texture and perspective. The ket anytime soon. But it is good answers. nonsense. Its research shows cal accounting — for instance, result is that you get some to see an increased domestic It took a British newsmaga- the number of Latino journal- about the federal government’s meaningless points of refer- production fueling a healthy zine, The Economist, to talk ists covering the election is “Fast and Furious” gun-walking ence. “In Hurricane Irene, the trend away from foreign oil and plainly about Romney’s hypocri- abysmally low, even on themes operation. waves came all the way up toward the oil that’s produced sy in having supported abortion, affecting Hispanic communities, Republicans haven’t answered to here,” our correspondent right here in the Gulf of Mexico gun control and a requirement even though “race and ethnicity how a party can make it a might tell us, pointing at some and across the U.S. to have everyone buy health have been incredibly important national policy to suppress voter random post in the sand, “and insurance, with subsidies. Then to the 2012 election,” as the participation. Who is serious ■ The (Houma, La.) Courier Sandy is already past it and he disavowed it all in order to report puts it. about simultaneously address- almost up to there,” pointing at get the Republican Party nomi- The 4thEstate estimates that ing global warming and national another random post. nation and the backing of that 93 percent of front-page election economic development? Can HIGHLIGHT In Rehoboth Beach, Del., party’s radical right. stories were by white report- a nation avoid climate-change there was a large pile of I N H I S T O R Y The domestic press should ers. Asian Americans wrote 4 consequences when an unprec- sand, grandly referred to as On Nov. 1, 1512, Michel- be all over such posturing — percent and blacks 2.1 percent. edented number of counties are a “dune,” with some scrubby angelo’s just-completed paint- relentlessly, feverishly, so that Non-white Latino reporters on drought watch during grow- grass and a fence designed to ings on the ceiling of the the hypocrisies don’t turn into wrote just 0.9 percent. ing seasons? What must we do catch and hold sand. It was Vatican’s Sistine Chapel were permissible lies. When it came to immigration about it? the only feature for hundreds publicly unveiled by the artist’s Have we forgotten it was — a major focus of the debates, Who is going to reverse the of yards, apparently. We were patron, Pope Julius II. unsubstantiated “facts” that along with the economy, social 40 years of wealth falling up, the told it was rapidly eroding and, plunged us into war in Iraq and issues and foreign policy — one way journalist Hedrick Smith indeed, it eventually disap- also made us broke? would think editors would have describes in his book, “Who peared, but I think it was tram- Politicians will flip-flop. But identified a trove of report- Stole the American Dream?” Lake City Reporter pled flat by TV crews fighting sloughing off inaccuracies is ers with bi-national, bicultural Who’s going to ask the right over it for an establishing shot. Serving Columbia County like trying to make contradic- insights, i.e. Latinos, to provide questions and write the head- Short of a giant squid Since 1874 tions into truth. (Candy Crowley some essential context for read- lines when the rest of us want to — think “20,000 Leagues The Lake City Reporter is pub‑ deserves credit for calling out ers. Instead, 94.8 percent of read all about it? Under the Sea” — coming out lished with pride for residents of Romney, in the second debate, those stories were written by ■ José de la Isla, author of “The of the surf and making off with Columbia and surrounding counties by when he tried to mischaracter- whites whose journalistic paths Community Newspapers Inc. Rise of Hispanic Political Power” the weatherperson, it’s hard ize what Obama said in the and life experiences came from We believe strong newspapers build writes a weekly commentary for to make waves interesting. strong communities —‑“Newspapers White House Rose Garden other directions. Hispanic Link News Service. get things done!” There’s a reason recordings Our primary goal is to of breaking waves are used publish distinguished and profitable as sleep aids. And if there are community‑oriented newspapers. other people around, they This mission will be accomplished rarely have anything to say. through the teamwork of professionals Sandy drives home climate change Generally, “Oh, we just came dedicated to truth, integrity and hard aving just survived affected by climate change work. out to see what was going on.” Frankenstorm because the environment in Newspapers have a similar Todd Wilson, publisher Sandy and watched which they occur is warmer and and even more pointless tradi- Robert Bridges, editor its phenomenal, moister than it used to be.” Sue Brannon, controller tion. Whenever a hurricane record-breaking Aha! So there we have it. threatened Ocean City, Md., Hdestruction, I had one recur- A solid statement issued by Dink NeSmith, president we had a reporter who would Tom Wood, chairman ring thought: How can so many a renowned scientist should plead and beg to cover it. Americans still refuse to believe confirm, even to the skeptics The assignment editor, in manmade climate change? Bonnie Erbe among us, that Sandy was at based on long experience, LETTERS Have we ever witnessed a [email protected] least intensified by rising sea would say no but would even- POLICY storm of this magnitude, depth temperatures. tually relent, generally when or breadth, one that has left A paper by Kevin Trenberth Still, our skeptics labor on. the reporter offered to pay his Letters to the Editor should be behind such a huge swatch of of the National Center for Scientific American reports: typed or neatly written and double own way. devastation? No. Atmospheric Research, “Upwards of 800 skeptics (most Then, in those days when spaced. Letters should not exceed So, you’d think that, at some “Framing the Way to Relate of whom are not scientists) 400 words and will be edited for we were tied to land lines, point, ideology would give Climate Extremes to Climate took part in the second annual the power and phone service length and libel. Letters must be way to rationality and reality, Change,” helps bridge the com- International Conference on signed and include the writer’s name, would go out and we wouldn’t right? Not really. The Internet munication gap between clima- Climate Change — sponsored hear from our reporter until address and telephone number for abounds with blogs and reports tologists and mere mortals such by the Heartland Institute, a verification. Writers can have two the storm was no longer a debunking the so-called myth of as me. conservative think tank — in story. letters per month published. Letters climate change. In the paper, published online March 2009. and guest columns are the opinion of The windblown reporter Part of the problem is that in March, he wrote: “... (N)o Democrats, who have standing on the beach has the writers and not necessarily that of even scientists who believe fully events are ‘caused by climate remained fairly silent on the the Lake City Reporter. become a cliche, and as an old in climate change tend to pussy- change’ or global warming, but issue for fear of alienating con- city editor of mine used to say, BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, foot around stating categorically all events have a contribution. servatives (whom they have Lake City, FL 32056; or drop off at “I’m tired of old cliches. Go that it exists. They almost never In reality, the wrong question already alienated, so why both- find some new cliches.” 180 E. Duval St. downtown. attribute one weather event to is being asked: The question er?), need to start speaking. BY FAX: (386) 752‑9400. climate change, although they is poorly posed and has no sat- ■ Bonnie Erbe is a TV host and ■ Dale McFeatters is editorial BY E-MAIL: will cite rising sea temperatures isfactory answer. The answer writes this column for Scripps writer for Scripps Howard News [email protected] as a contributing factor. is that all weather events are Howard News Service. Service. 5A
Page Editor: Robert Bridges, 754-0428 LAKE CITY REPORTER LOCAL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2012 5a Man faces charges Poll watcher for lewd conduct
By TONY BRITT they received an anonymous call which [email protected] prompted their investigation and led them to interview the alleged victim, who report- A Lake City man, arrested Tuesday, edly told them that Kesterton touched her faces charges for inappropriately touching inappropriately on several occasions. a child, according to sheriff’s reports. Deputies interviewed Kesterton on Dennis Edward Monday and noted he appeared to be some- Kesterton, 34, of 197 what slow to understand, but appeared to NW Delray Road, was comprehend what they were asking him, charged with lewd/lascivi- according to reports. ous behavior (molestation Authorities asked Kesterton to come to of a victim less than 12 the sheriff’s office for a follow-up interview years old by an offender on Tuesday where he told authorities he older than 18). He was was in special education but dropped out Kesterton booked into the Columbia of school in the eighth grade. A sheriff’s County Detention Facility investigator interviewed Kesterton, who on $200,000 bond. reportedly told authorities he acciden- According to Columbia County Sheriff’s tally touched the child on a private part of reports, deputies were called to a local her body on at least one occasion. Later, elementary school in reference to a sexual Kesterton reportedly admitted to touching assault case and spoke to Department of the child a number of other times, but con- Children and Families agents who were tinued to say it was an accident. working the case. The DCF agents said JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Fletcher Chamberlin, 3, dressed as Buzz Lightyear, roams around the Supervisor of Elections office after his mother voted on Tuesday. Wednesday’s vote total was 1,432, Man uses ax to attempt including 232 votes from Fort White. Early voting continues through Nov. 3. break-in, say authorities ATTENTION By TONY BRITT When deputies arrived his hands but remained in FIFTH THIRD BANK [email protected] they checked the perimeter the bushes until a deputy of the home and then spoke grabbed him by the wrists CUSTOMERS A Lake City man faces to the victim, who told them and pulled him out. charges after he allegedly the suspect was probably The woman told authori- attempted to break into still in the area because ties she wanted to press Were you charged a fee for an Early a woman’s home window his bike was next to her charges and Jones was Access cash advance loan? If so, you with an ax. door. She then pointed to arrested and taken to jail. James M. Jones, 54, no an ax lying on the ground may be entitled to compensation! address provided, was that she said the man used charged to try to pry her window w i t h open. All children are artists! aggravat- Deputies began search- Ages 2-10 Call NOW for information ed assault ing a wooded area near with a the house and found Jones Fall Session concerning your legal rights. d e a d l y lying down in some bush- Receive $10 off tuition w e a p o n es, possibly attempting to October 22nd - Nov. 16th Call Toll Free 866-507-1518 (without conceal himself. James Jones i n t e n t When ordered to show Phone: (386) 438-8060 Jason K. Whittemore to kill), his hands and come out Noahs-art.com resisting an officer, attempt- the bushes by authorities, Wagner, Vaughan & McLaughlin, P.A. ed burglary while armed, Jones reportedly showed *located across the highway from Honda 601 Bayshore Blvd., Suite 910 | Tampa, FL 33606 obstruction of justice by disguise and possession of burglary. He was booked into the Columbia County *** FOR CHRISTIANS ONLY *** Detention Facility Monday on $17,000 bond. According to Columbia County Sheriff’s Office reports, sheriff’s office deputies were dispatched to the area of the victim’s How Will You Vote? house around 10:30 p.m. for a reported burglary in progress. Like a Christian? Or Like the World? Dispatch told authorities that the woman reported a man was attempting to break into her house using an ax. God’s Word tells us He knitted us together in our mother’s womb. As deputies were driving to the scene, the complain- ant told dispatch that the Will you vote for candidates that will use your money for abortions? suspect had replaced the window screen and possi- How will you explain that vote to God? bly fled the scene.
Fair weigh-ins God’s Word promises us He will take care of His children. set for today Will you vote for candidates because they promise the government will provide for you? The Columbia County Fair mandatory end weigh- ins for steer, swine, beef How will you explain that vote to God? heifer and meat goat will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today. The record book deadline is one hour following close God’s Word is clear about marriage and the family. of scales. The Youth Swine and Steer Show is sched- uled for Thursday, Nov. 8, Will you vote for candidates that do not share that view? at 7 p.m. For more informa- tion, call 752-8822. How will you explain that vote to God?
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6a LAKE CITY REPORTER local THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2012 Page Editor: Robert Bridges, 754-0428 K-9 officers join ranks of police From staff reports Shepherd. Thomas has been with the depart- The Lake City Police Department ment for 20 months, with prior ser- increased its patrol ranks by transfer- vice as Military Police with the U.S. ring two officers who are now K-9 Army. His new K-9 partner is Inca, handlers and adding two new canines a 2-year-old, sable, female German to the force. Shepherd. Lake City Police Department Both teams will be state certified Officers Mitchell Cline and Larry in Patrol Operations and Narcotics. Thomas began their training Tuesday Patrol training will consist of 500 with the new canine officers. Cline hours of K-9 and handler training and Thomas were selected to join in searches, apprehensions, tracking K-9 handler Sgt. Larry Shallar and and officer protection. The narcotics K-9 Officer Issa, as part of the depart- portion will be 200 hours of training ment’s K-9 unit. on the search and discovery of illegal Cline is a 7-year veteran with the narcotics. department, which includes three During this initial certification, the years with the Multijurisdictional teams will be training over 100 hours Drug Task Force and two years on a month together. After the state cer- the Special Crimes Unit. His new K-9 tification is complete, K-9 teams will partner is Memnoch. Memnoch is conduct a minimum 16 hours of train- COURTESY a 7-month-old, male, black German ing monthly to maintain readiness. LEFT: Officer Larry Thomas and K-9 Officer Inca. RIGHT: Officer Mitchell Kline and K-9 Officer Memnoch. Forum Who will stand up to Big Labor? replays This year the country stands at a crossroads. continue Four years of unrestrained spending, bail-outs and From staff reports ballooning debt have savaged our economy. The Candidate Forum, held last week at Florida Gateway College and Yet in these tough economic times, while Americans are tightening their belts, Big Labor is raiding broadcast live on Comcast workersʼ paychecks to fund the campaigns of their handpicked politicians. Channel 8, will be replayed on Channel 8 through Monday, Nov. 5. Will your candidate for U.S. Senate stand with the union bosses who force workers to pay union The forum was spon- sored by FGC, the Lake City dues just to get or keep a job, or will he stand with Florida workers? Reporter and the Lake City- Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. The replay schedule follows: Who is right for Florida?
Today n School Board District 5, Superintendent, State Attorney — 8 to 9:30 p.m. n County Commission Districts 1, 3 and 5 — 10 to 11:30 p.m. Friday n School Board District 5, Superintendent, State Attorney — 3 to 4:30 p.m. n County Commission Districts 1, 3 and 5 — 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday Bill Nelson Connie Mack n School Board District 5, Superintendent, State v v Connie Mack returned his Right to Attorney — 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bill Nelson not only voted for, n County Commission but cosponsored “Card Work Candidate Survey 100% Districts 1, 3 and 5 — 9 to Check” legislation to against forcing workers to pay 10:30 p.m. eliminate secret ballot union dues as a condition of elections from union employment. Sunday organizing campaigns. n School Board District v Connie Mack opposes monopoly 5, Superintendent, State v As Senator, Bill Nelson voted union power in the public sector, Attorney — 2 to 3:30 p.m. supports the Freedom from Union n County Commission to provide for the unionization Districts 1, 3 and 5 — 4 to of every police officer and Violence Act and would repeal the 5:30 p.m. firefighter in America. current federal authorization for forced union dues. Monday v Senator Nelson has received n School Board District hundreds of thousands of v As U.S. Congressman, Connie 5, Superintendent, State dollars in campaign Mack cosponsored the National Attorney — 8 to 9:30 p.m. Right to Work Act to free all n County Commission contributions from Big Labor. Districts 1, 3 and 5 — 10 to American workers from the 11:30 p.m. shackles of forced unionism. Right now is when politicians pay the most attention to the folks back home! Contact Senator Bill Nelson today and ask him to apologize to the citizens of Florida for his past support for forced unionism.
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Page Editor: Jim Barr, 754-0424 LAKE CITY REPORTER obituaries THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2012 7a
Artis Berry Eagle-DeVane ways be remembered as a com- Until 8 P.M. at the Dees-Parrish Kelsey; brother, Elvin Kelsey. Donald Ratliff Clothing Store passionate, generous and loving Family Funeral Home Chapel. Left to cherish memories: loving Mr. Artis Berry, lovingly referred for 42 years person to all who knew him. In Lieu of flowers, donations can and devoted wife of 47 years, Donald Ratliff, 72, of Lake City, to as “Lil Bill”, went home to be until his retire- Preceding him in death: grand- be made to the Christian Ser- Rosa Lee Underwood-Kelsey; passed away peacefully on Tues- with the Lord on October 25, ment in 1982. parents, Dewitt and Addie Mae vice Center of Lake City the daughters, Frances Mandy (Ar- day, October 30, 2012 at Haven 2012 after a He was a Griffin and Leroy Copeland. Orchard Community Church thur), Alma Mckire; sons, Av- Hospice of Suwannee Valley brief and sud- member of the He leaves to cherish his memo- or a Charity of your choice. ery Kelsey, Sr. (Rosa), Samuel following an extended illness. First Presbyte- ries: Kendra P. Griffin, Kizzy Arrangements are under the di- Murphy (Diane), mother, Idella Don was born den illness. on May 6, Artis was born rian Church of M. Levarity, Katrina D. Levar- rection of the DEES-PARRISH Kelsey; sister, Mattie Kelsey; 1940 in Bur- May 10, 1958 Lake City, a life ity, Anan-Eye Herdman; loving FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, brother, Claudie Kelsey (Vi- dine, Ken- in Sylvester, member of the father, Daniel Griffin (Carolyn 458 S. Marion Ave., Lake reather); brothers-in-law, Dan- tucky to the Georgia to Masonic Lodge Dupree); loving mother, Angela City, FL 32025 (386)752-1234 iel Underwood (Margaret), late Henry the late Wil- of Lake City B. Williams (James); Darrell’s please sign our on-line family Willie Underwood (Gloria), and Eliza- lie Berry, Sr. and the Mor- pride and joy were his grand- guest book at Jeremiah Underwood; sister-in- beth Belcher and Rosa Lee Berry. Artis at- roco Temple of Jacksonville, children, Antonio, Antrinique, parrishfamilyfuneralhome.com law, Amanda Ellis; aunts, Grace Ratliff. He tended J.W. Holly High School Fla., a Navy veteran of W.W. Quaniece, Lakayvian; devoted Curry, Annie Mae Rowe; god- was a 1964 in Sylvester, GA. before moving II serving in the Pacific Theatre siblings, Dolmeshia D. Mitchell Kenneth Lee Hughes daughter, Ashley Jackson; (18) graduate of to Lake City. He was a faith- and a member of the V.F.W., (Cedric), Latonia D. Griffin- grandchildren; (10) great-grand- Berea Col- ful member of New Day Spring the American Legion, former Rolle (John), Nicole Y. Grif- Kenneth Lee Hughes (Moe) 53 children; (8) great-great grand- lege in Berea, president of the Lake City Lions fin, Shequette L. Thompson was born on April 6, 1959 to children; hosts of nieces, neph- Kentucky with Missionary Baptist Church in degrees in Biol- Lake City, FL. where he ac- Club, the Lake City Chamber of (Clifford), Yolanda E. Moore Lille Mae Denmark Wilds and ews, other relatives and friends. ogy and Chemistry. Don retired cepted Jesus Christ as his Lord Commerce and a former mem- (Victor), Andreal A. Gambles, Robert Lee Funeral services for Deacon to Lake City, Florida from the and Savior. Preceding him in ber of the Board of Directors for Nathan N. Gamble, III, Sharika Hughes in Na- Willie James Kelsey will be 2:00 Department of the Army after 32 death: his parents, Willie Berry the Retail Federation of Florida A. Dupree, Carolyn N. Dupree, ples, Florida. P.M. Saturday, November 3, 2012 years of civilian service. During Sr. and Rosa Lee Berry; son, in 1981 and an appointee to the Benny L. Dupree; grandmother, K e n n e t h at Fellowship Missionary Baptist his service, he lived and worked Matthew Berry; brothers, Jimmy Department of Veterans Affairs Mrs. Edna M. Copeland; de- passed away Church. 1015 SW Birley Avenue. in the United States, Germany, Lee Wiley and Roy Lee Berry. State of Florida in 1967 by Gov. voted aunt, Joann Jones; hosts of Monday, Oct. Rev. Wendell Wallace, Pastor. and The Republic of Panama. He Artis leaves to cherish his Claude Kirk, Jr. After his retire- aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews; 29, 2012 at The family will receive was the recipient of many Civil- memories: a loving and dedi- ment he and his wife enjoyed special friend, Germaine Levar- Shands at friends from 6:00 – 8:00 ian Service Awards, Meritorious cated wife of 18 years, Kath- motorhome traveling and visited ity, other relatives and friends. Lake Shore P.M. at the funeral Home. Service Awards and was recog- erine Berry; daughters, Kesha every state in our country and Funeral services for Kenricva- f o l l o w i n g Arrangements entrusted to nized for his outstanding service during Operation Just Cause, Hillmon (Tim), Ashburn, GA., Mexico, and enjoyed salt water nal Darrell Griffin will be held a sudden illness. COMBS FUNERAL HOME. Panama. After retiring, he and Roxanne Jackson (Jessie), Lake fishing and staying in his cabin 3:00 P.M. Sunday, November As a child Kenneth joined and 292 NE Washington Street. Sherry worked as a real estate City, FL.; sons, Artis Berry, Jr., at Horseshoe Beach, Fla. He was 4, 2012 at New Bethel Mis- attended Mt. Zion AME Church, Lake City, FL. (386) 752-4366. team at Bishop Realty. Don was Terry Williamson, Robbin Ross, preceded in death by his parents sionary Church, 550 NE Martin Watertown, Florida. He received “The Caring Professionals” kind and generous to all people. Ronnie Ross; sisters, Jessie John Homer and Nena Belle Luther King Street, Lake City, his education in the public schools He was loved and respected by Mae Wooden, Tifton, GA., An- Ramsey DeVane, siblings John FL. Rev. Alvin C. Baker, Pastor. of Columbia County and gradu- Alfred McIntosh everyone he encountered. Don’s nie Mitchell, Jacksonville, FL.; Homer DeVane, Jr., Charles Arrangements entrusted to ated with the Columbia High hobbies included spending time brothers, Willie Berry, Jr. (Geor- A. DeVane, Jackie Moore, COMBS FUNERAL HOME. School class of 1977. Kenneth Mr. Alfred McIntosh was born in with his grandchildren, read- gia Mae), Gene Arthur Berry; Jeanne Gruetzmacher, Carolyn 292 NE Washington Street. was well known and loved by Louisville of Suwannee county, ing, and enjoying the outdoors. goddaughter, Jessica Mitchell; Segerest and Yvonne Carter. Lake City, FL. (386) 752-4366. many. He will be sorely missed. FL on January 25, 1929 to the He was preceded in death by also cherishing memories, six He is survived by his wife of 66 “The Caring Professionals” Kenneth was preceded in death late Ms. Lela Bush. He was three brothers; Earnest, Thur- sisters-in-law; four brothers- years Mary F. DeVane of Lake by his Father, Robert Lee reared by his man, Cleatus Ratliff, and one sister; Bertha Ratliff Puckett. in-law; twenty-four grandchil- City, Fla.: Two daughters Cindy Louise Houston Hughes; Paternal Grand Parents grandparents He is survived by his loving dren; two great-grandchildren; D. Jaudon of The Villiages, Fla. McKinley & Bessie Hughes; John and Mat- wife of 50 years Sherry Ratliff, hosts of loving nieces, neph- and Kathy D. (Eddie) Bennett of Lake City resident Louise Maternal Grand Parents Ethel tie Jacob Bush. of Lake City, three daughters; ews, other relatives and friends. Lake City, Fla.: One son Harvey Houston, 93, died October 31, L. young and Elvin Denmark; Alfred passed Elizabeth R. Congdon (Chris) of Funeral services for Mr. Ar- D. (Sally) DeVane, Jr. of St. Au- 2012, in the Lake City Health Aunts Agnes Hughes and Mat- away Thurs- Lake City, Emily Ratliff (Mike tis Berry will be 11:00 A.M. gustine, Fla.: Seven grandchil- Center after tie Mae Hollingsworth; one day, October Delany) of Austin, Texas, Heidi Saturday, November 3, 2012 dren Chastity (Ryan) Thomp- saying good- Uncle, McKinley Hughes, Jr. 25, 2012 at Ha- Ratliff-Walker (Luke Faucher) of at New Day Spring Mission- son, Brittney DeVane, Colby bye to her Left to cherish his fond memo- ven Hospice. Lake City, identical twin brother; ary Baptist Church, 709 NW DeVane, Jeb (Heather) Bennett, four sons. ries Kenneth leaves: A loving He received his Ronald Ratliff (Barbara) of Lake Long Street, Lake City, FL. Troy (Andrea) Bennett, Jeanna Louise was mother & Stepfather, Lillie Mae early education City, one sister; Lorene Belcher Rev. Lantz G. Mills, Pastor. (Mike) Shanahan and Jacqueline born in ru- Wilds and Johnnie L. Wilds; 3 at the Grooms (Ed) of London, Kentucky, three (Ryan) Russo: Twelve great- ral Louisi- sisters, Delores L. Merritt, Betty School of Su- grandchildren; Josef Walker, The family will receive friends Charlotte Delany, and Alexandra from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Fri- grandchildren also survive. ana north of J. Robinson, Lake City, Florida wannee County, Delany. Many nieces and neph- day, November 2, 2012 at Funeral services will be conduct- Farmerville, and Terria Latonya McKinney FL and later at the Springville ews from Alabama, Kentucky, New Day Spring MB Church. ed at 2 P.M. Saturday, Nov. 3, in just south of the Arkansas border, (Anthony), Tallahassee, Florida. Rosenwald School in Columbia and Tennessee also survive him. Arrangements entrusted to the First Presbyterian Church to Grace and Grady Tatum. The Seven brothers, Freddie L. Tay- County, FL. He completed his The family will have a gathering COMBS FUNERAL HOME. with Mr. James Montgomery eldest of 7 children, Louise lor, Charles L. Stephens, Stanley high school education at Edward of friends at the funeral home 292 NE Washington St. Lake officiating. Interment will be in learned to take charge at an early A. Stephens (Verneka), Michael Waters High School of Jackson- from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. City, Florida, (386) 752-4366. Memorial Cemetery, Lake City, age. She retained that attitude T. Ray and Adrian D. Wilds, ville, FL. He served in the Unit- on Friday evening, November 2, “The Caring Professionals” Fla. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 and skill until the day she died all of Lake city, Florida; Willie ed States Army from 1950-1952. 2012. In lieu of flowers, the fam- P.M. Saturday (One hour before in spite of a stroke in 2010 that J. Stephens (Deborah), Ocala, Upon completion of his tour of ily asks that memorial donations Andrew D. Carter services) at the church. In lieu of ravaged her body. Florida and Erwin J. Cochran duty he entered Tuskegee Insti- in honor of Don may be made to flowers donations may be made When she was 6, the family (Denahli), Gainesville, Florida. tute of Tuskegee, Alabama in the Suwannee Valley Care Center to Haven Hospice Suwannee house burned. Louise’s moth- One Great Aunt, Rainey I. Mc- 1952. He received his Bachelor’s (Haven Hospice) 6037 US High- Andrew D. Carter, age 75 way West, Lake City, Fl 32055. resident of 1353 N.W. Wingfield Valley Care Center at 6037 W US er put Louise in charge of her Cloud, Miami, Florida. Aunts; Degree in Building and Con- GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN Street, Lake City, FL., passed Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32025. three little sisters during the fire. Ella Mae Moss (Charles), Mem- struction and Masonry in 1956. FUNERAL HOME, 3596 South away Monday, GUERRY FUNERAL From that time on, “Mamou” phis, TN; Lois Holingsworth, Alfred was affiliated with B U.S. Highway 411, Lake City, Oct. 29, 2012 HOME, 2659 S.W. Main as she became known to her Jeffersonville, Ga, Georgia B. and S, Combs Elks Lodge Florida 32025, (386)752-1954. at the Lake Blvd., Lake City, Fla. is in 12 grandchildren and 8 great- Allen and Mary Hughes, Immo- #1599, American Legion #322, Please leave words of City Medical charge of arrangements. grandchildren, served as a moth- kalee, Florida and Ellen Porter, Springville Pallbearers Lodge comfort for the family at Center termi- www.guerryfuneralhome.net er to many more than her own Geneva, New York. Two Uncle #50, and Springville Sunday www.gatewayforestlawn.com nating an ex- children. James Howard (Jake), Immo- Morning Bank #9. He served tended illness. Kenricvanal Darrell In 1948, Louise came to Lake kalee, Florida and Walker Hol- as President of the Springville Malajia My’kell Turner Born in Lake Griffin City with her husband T. B. lingsworth, Crestview, Florida; Community Center from 1983- City, Columbia She worked at the V.A. hospital two God-Children, Adrian 2008. He was responsible for Sunrise to Sunset 10/24/12 County he was the son of the late Kenricvanal Darrell Griffin was before being called to become Wilds (Bam) and Adrianna doing the block work for the first An Angel in the book of life Willie Carter and Eartha Coles called home to eternal rest on secretary at the First Baptist Wilds (Suggs), Special Niece, Springville Community Center. wrote down my baby’s birth Carter. He attended the public Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Church where she was a mem- Mi’Kel Ray; Special Friends, Alfred leaves to cherish his and whispered as she closed the schools of Columbia County Kendall Re- ber for more than 50 years. She Bernard Dixon, Roosevelt Tol- memories two sons - Alfred Bai- book, “ Too Beautiful for Earth.” gional Medi- was active in founding Manna bert, Linda I. George, Otis & ley (Malaysisa) of Bowdon, GA., She didn’t get and was a member of Union a chance to A.M.E. Church. Survivors in- cal Center, Mi- House, now the Christian Ser- Edna Hendon & Family, Nard and William Clifford (Melba) of grow with her clude 2 sisters, Aleatha Carter ami, Florida. vice Center. She was also active Robinson, Taronna Faye Jones Cape Coral, FL., a granddaugh- loving family. and Lavern Carter, both of Lake Darrell was in the Orchard Church from its and a host of cousins, nephews, ter - Sadie of Bowdon, GA., Malajia is pre- City; Sister-in-law, Johnnie Mae born Novem- inception. She taught English as nieces and sorrowing friends. aunt - Geraldine Bush of Dade ceded in death Carter; 2 devoted nieces, whom ber 25, 1970 a Second Language to hundreds Funeral services for Kenneth Lee City, FL., a devoted cousin Betty by an aunt, he raised Mia Carter & Tyra in Lake City, of people of all nationalities. Hughes (Moe) will be 2:00 p.m. Slater of Daytona Beach, a host Nett Fulton. Carter; 2 special nephews Car- Florida to the She befriended innumerable Saturday, November 3, 2012 at of cousins and other sorrowing She leaves roll (Shirley) Harris & Gregory proud parents of Daniel F. Grif- people over the years, provid- New Day Springs Baptist church friends. A devoted friend, Glo- to cherish Carter (Patricia), Clayton Thom- fin and Angela B. Williams. In ing food and shelter for extended with Rev. Lantz Mills, Pastor, ria McIntosh, Lake City, FL. her memory: Parents, Katreca as (Terri), Gerchil Carter (Me- 1975 he moved to Miami, FL. periods in her home. officiating. Interment will follow Family visitation will be Smith, and Mike Turner; grand- lissa), Marshall Carter (Pinkie) and joined St. John Missionary Louise was very active in in The Watertown Cemetery. held at the funeral home on parents: Glenda Simmons (Ken- Baptist Church under the leader- mission work, traveling to the The family will receive friends Saturday, November 3, 2012 neth), Frank Smith, Sr (Stella), all of Lake City; devoted cousin, Kristine Latham (Kenneth), Patricia Francis, who called him ship of the late Rev. Thedoford Amazon at the age of 87. Two on Friday, November 2, 2012 from 7PM-8PM. Raymond Turner, Sr., aunts: Diesel; A host of other nieces, Johnson and served with the years later she slept on the floor at Cooper Funeral Home Cha- Arrangements by COOPER Lacreasha Gray (Rohan), Jes- nephews, cousins and friends. Junior Usher Board and Junior of a church in the Bahamas pel from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm FUNERAL HOME, 251 N.E. sica Smith, Fantasia Smith, Lisa Funeral services for Andrew Choir. In Lake City, he attended on another mission trip. She Arrangements entrusted to Washington Street, Lake City, Turner, Domonique Lathem; un- D. Carter, will be 11:00 a.m. New Bethel Missionary Baptist provided an inspiration to COOPER FUNERAL HOME, FL. Willis O. Cooper, L.F.D.. cles: Frank Smith, Jr. (Kristina), Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Church under the leadership of others for her whole life. 251 N.E. Washington Street; Devontray Simmon, Devontay Union A.M.E. Church Rev. Gary the late Rev. C.C. Rawls. He Louise is survived by three Willis O. Cooper, L.F.D.. Kenneth William Qualls Smith, Travis Jones, Raymond Desue, Pastor. Interment will attended Rainbow Park El- of her sisters; Pat, Reda, and Turner, Jr., Arnold Clayton, follow in the Huntsville Cem- ementary School and graduated Martha Grace; her four sons and Willie James Kelsey Mr. Qualls passed away Daniel Turner, Tony Fulton; etery. the family will receive from High Scholl in November, their wives; Brant & Jeanne, at the North Florida Hos- cousins: Shateal Robinson, Leo friends on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 1998. He furthered his educa- Don & Phyllis, Scooter & Anita, Deacon Willie James Kelsey, 73, pital on Tuesday, October Robinson, III, Briaunna Thom- tion and received a Certificate Bobby & Gwen; 12 grandchil- answered the call of the Lord 23, 2012 from heart failure. as, Ja’Shon Robinson, Ya’Mya at Cooper Funeral Home Chapel Smith, Quinton Smith, Aaliyah from 5:0 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in Computer Assisted Drafting dren; and 8 great-grandchildren. on October 28, 2012. He was He was born on April 17, Smith, Dru Smith, a host of ad- Arrangements by and Design and Data Entry Op- She was preceded in death by born Janu- ditional cousins; special friends: COOPER FUNERAL HOME, erator. In February 2004, Darrell her husband, T. B. Houston; ary 6, 1939 to 1962 in Win- ter Garden, FL Deidra Filer, Dolmeisha Collins. 251 N.E. Washington Street. stepped out on faith and begin her brother, Richard; and two George and Funeral services for Malajia Willis O. Cooper, L.F.D.. his own landscaping business sisters; Nell and Mary Lee. Idella Kelsey. and lived there will be held 2:00 p.m. Sat- called “Ken’s Lawn Service”. Funeral services for Mrs. Lou- Mr. Kelsey until moving urday, November 3, 2012 at Harvey DuBose DeVane As a result, he was able to ex- ise Houston will be conducted preceded him to Lake City the Garden of Rest Cemetery. press his ability and creativeness Saturday, November 3, 2012 at in death. He 3 years ago to Arrangements entrusted to Mr. Harvey DuBose DeVane, through his work. Darrell’s skills 11:00 A.M. at Southside Bap- was educated help take care COMBS FUNERAL HOME. Sr., 92, of Lake City, Fla., died allowed him to bring his imagi- tist Church with the Reverend in the public of his mother who proceeded 292 NE Washington Street. Tuesday, Oct. 30, in the Haven nation to life. His computer Eddie Blalock, Reverend Dale schools of Columbia County. him in death on April 29, 2012 Lake City, FL. (386) 752-4366. Hospice Suwannee Valley Care skills allowed him to advance in Tompkins, and Reverend Troy He was a dedicated Deacon, Kenneth was a graduate of West “The Caring Professionals” Center, Lake City, Fla. following computer technology, computer Varnum officiating. Interment serving faithfully at Fellowship Orange High School and Florida Southern with a B.S. Degree. an extended illness. He was born programming and repairs. The will follow at Memorial Cem- Missionary Baptist Church, un- Obituaries are paid advertise- in Jacksonville, Fla. and had highlight of his day was spend- etery in Lake City, FL. Visitation til his health failed. Others pre- He is survived by his Fa- ther, Frank; Two brothers: ments. For details, call the Lake resided in Lake City for over ing time with his daughters and with the family will be held Fri- ceding him in death: daughter, City Reporter’s classified depart- 85 years. He was co-owner of grandchildren. Darrell will al- day, November 2, 2012 from 6 Theresa Ilunga; sister, Emma Bruce & Michael, as well as ment at 752-1293. several nieces and nephews. NOTICE NEW LOCATION I do hereby certify that the 2012 Columbia County Tax Rolls have been duly certified to me by the Columbia County Property Appraiser and will be open for the collection of Ad Valorem Taxes and Non-Ad Valorem Assessment as assessed by the taxing authorities of Columbia County and the City of Lake City on Thursday, November 1, 2012. Virginia Tiner The following discounts will apply: • 4% if paid by November 30, 2012 BOOKKEEPING AND TAX SERVICE • 3% if paid by December 31, 2012 • 2% if paid by January 31, 2013 • 1% if paid by February 28, 2013
Taxes may be paid in person or mailed to the Tax Collector’s office located in the Courthouse (386) 758-9808 Annex at 135 NE Hernando Ave., Suite 125, Lake City, Florida 32055-4006 between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm or at the drive-thru from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. Corner of Baya & S.E. Llewellyn Ave. We also have a drop box for your convenience located in the front of the Courthouse Annex. Taxes may also be paid at the Tax Collector’s branch office located in the Sheriff’s district office Lake City, FL located at 118 SW Wilson Springs Rd., Ft. White, Florida 32038 every Wednesday between the (across from East Side School ) hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.
Telephone calls should be directed to 386-758-1077, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Over
Thank You, Ronnie Brannon, Tax Collector Proudly Serving The People of Columbia County Years 8AHealth
8a LAKE CITY REPORTER HEALTH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2012 Page Editor: Jim Barr, 754-0424 Mammograms: For every life saved, UN ‘atlas’ links three women misdiagnosed, treated climate, British study papers on overdiagnosis. health confirms value “It’s important they have at least acknowledged Associated Press in early detection. screening causes substan- tial harms,” he said, adding GENEVA — Two U.N. By MARIA CHENG that countries should now agencies have mapped the AP Medical Writer re-evaluate their own breast intersection of health and cancer programs. climate in an age of glob- LONDON — Breast can- In the U.S., a govern- al warming, showing that cer screening for women ment-appointed task force there are spikes in meningi- over 50 saves lives, an inde- of experts recommends tis when dust storms hit and pendent panel in Britain women at average risk of outbreaks of dengue fever has concluded, confirming cancer get mammograms when hard rains come. findings in U.S. and other every two years starting at Officials said Monday studies. age 50. But the American that their “Atlas of Health But that screening comes Cancer Society and other and Climate” is meant to be with a cost: The review groups advise women to get a tool for leaders to use to found that for every life annual mammograms start- get early warning of disease saved, roughly three other ing at age 40. outbreaks. women were overdiag- In recent years, the Though the data or con- nosed, meaning they were British breast screening clusions aren’t necessarily unnecessarily treated for program has been slammed new, the way in which they a cancer that would never ASSOCIATED PRESS for focusing on the benefits are presented may sharp- have threatened their lives. Dr. Harpal Kumar (left), chief executive of Cancer Research UK, speaks at a news conference of mammograms and down- en governments’ ability to The expert panel was about breast cancer screening in London on Monday. Breast cancer screening for women playing the risks. respond to the threats posed commissioned by Cancer over 50 saves lives, an expert panel was commissioned by Cancer Research U.K. has con- Maggie Wilcox, a breast by rising temperatures and Research U.K. and Britain’s cluded. But it also found many women were misdiagnosed and treated unnecessarily. cancer survivor and mem- changing climate. department of health and ber of the expert panel, said Since 2005, for example, analyzed evidence from 11 put their lives at risk. This which cancers are harmful review was a step in the the current information the atlas shows that the trials in Canada, Sweden, is different from another and which are not.” right direction. on mammograms given to weekly number of cases of the U.K. and the U.S. screening problem: false Each year, more than “Cancer charities and pub- British women was inad- meningitis, which is spread In Britain, mammograms alarms, which occur when 300,000 women aged 50 to lic health authorities have equate. by bacteria and germs, has are usually offered to suspicious mammograms 52 are offered a mammo- been misleading women for “I went into (screening) risen when the dry season women aged 50 to 70 every lead to biopsies and follow- gram through the British the past two decades by giv- blindly without knowing hits sub-Saharan Africa, three years as part of the up tests to rule out cancers program. During the next ing too rosy a picture of about the possibility of over- where it has killed an esti- state-funded breast cancer that were not present. The 20 years of screening every the benefits,” said Karsten diagnosis,” said Wilcox, 70, mated 25,000 people over screening program. study did not look at the three years, 1 percent of Jorgensen, a researcher who had a mastectomy the past 10 years. And since Scientists said the British false alarm rate. them will get unnecessary at the Nordic Cochrane several years ago. “I just at least 1998, there has been program saves about 1,300 “It’s clear that screening treatment such as chemo- Centre in Copenhagen who thought, ‘it’s good for you, a strong seasonal pattern of women every year from saves lives,” said Harpal therapy, surgery or radia- has previously published so you do it.’” dengue fever. dying of breast cancer Kumar, chief executive of tion for a breast cancer that while about 4,000 women Cancer Research U.K. “But wouldn’t ever be danger- are overdiagnosed. By that some cancers will be treat- ous. The review was pub- term, experts mean women ed that would never have lished online Tuesday in STORE CLOSING SALE - FINAL DAYS! treated for cancers that caused any harm and unfor- the Lancet journal. grow too slowly to ever tunately, we can’t yet tell Some critics said the Sunshine True Value Hardware OPENOPEN 8-6 Mon-Sat 1420 S.W. Main BLvd. • Lake City 8-6 Mon-Sat Dr. Robert J. Harvey Dr. Rameek McNair THURSDAY – MONDAY 11-1 to 11-5 60% o original prices! 752-2336 YOU PAY ONLY 40 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR
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