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Tariffs FORT WHITE eat away at local Robbery suspect jailed, growers’ profits town can sleep again Farm Bureau officials here, nationally, are registering concerns. PLUS: By COREY ARWOOD [email protected] HOW CCSO Some local farmers and ranch- ers feeling the sting of Trump CRACKED administration tariffs are sound- ing an alarm that trade war tar- THE CASE gets abroad are hitting agricul- ture at home. They What said they can trace Both stories, do you the root of grow- ing financial strain think? to tariffs and trade n Let us deals they say know in a are worsening an Letter to already precarious the Editor. See 4A. economic land- scape. 3A Katrina Moseley, chairman of the Columbia County Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee, described a ripple effect the smallest play- ers in the business have already felt from tariffs industrywide. “They had priced a grain bin and were going to get it built, but the price of steel skyrock- eted to the point they couldn’t afford it,” said Moseley of one local grower. Moseley and her husband Troy Moseley are District Three representatives for the organi- zation. They operate a small cat- tle ranch in the Ellisville area. Moseley said it was a part-time operation with roughly 80 head CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter ABOVE: Trussia Cox, victim of a June 27 armed robbery at the Fort White Subway, where she works. INSET: Robbery suspect TARIFFS continued on 2A Michael David Lantner of Fort White. Cox says she can finally rest now that he’s in jail. Stories, 3A. Marc Vann seeking District 10 state House seat Lake City business owner experience in public service are what Vann, co-owner of Vann Carpet One, “And we should spend every dollar state representative District 10 candidate has been involved with the family just like it’s our own money,” Vann has record of public service. Marc Vann says he brings to the table. business since 1979, after he obtained said. “We should remember that it’s Vann said he threw his hat in the an accounting degree from Trevecca people’s earnings.” By CARL MCKINNEY ring after term-limited incumbent Nazarene University in Nashville. Vann said he applied that philoso- [email protected] Elizabeth Porter, a Lake City-based Helping to grow the business made phy when he served for nine years Republican, asked him to run. him realize that every dollar the state on the Lake Shore Hospital Authority Business acumen, a sense of respon- “It was a high compliment,” Vann spends comes from stores like his sibility to the taxpayer and years of said. family’s, Vann said. VANN continued on 2A Vann
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SEXUAL MISCONDUCT CLAIM QUICK HITS Scripture of the Day I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I Schools drop probe of laid before me. — Psalm 119:30 (KJV) woman cleared by cops Thought for Today Less is only more where more is no good. — Frank Lloyd Wright, 1867-1959, American architect Criminal case had any misconduct.” announced that crimi- Sheriff’s Office investigated The alleged incident took nal charges against Lang the allegations. been long since place in Dixie County, in or would not be filed. Third “He wasn’t the tradition- been abandoned. near a hot tub, and the moth- Circuit al victim, where he ran to Winning Lottery Numbers er of the student involved State a cop or a counselor and Pick 3: (Friday p.m.) 6-3-7 made the complaint against Attorney said ‘I’ve been victim- Pick 4: (Friday p.m.) 9-0-3-5 By STEVE WILSON Lang after overhearing her Jeff ized,’” Siegmeister said in Fantasy 5: (Friday) 2-7-19-20-33 [email protected] son speak about it to a fami- Siegmeister February. ly member. confirmed When contacted in regard The school district In response to the allega- that the to Monday’s letter from See an error? investigation into a former tions, CCSD officials sus- Lang evidence CCSD, Koberlein declined The Lake City Reporter corrects errors of fact in news Columbia County teacher pended Lang on Sept. 26, in the case comment. items. If you have a concern, question or suggestion, accused of improper con- 2017, with the suspension showed that the alleged “We are discouraged hat please call the editor. Corrections and clarifications will duct with a 17-year-old male amended on October 10 incident could not have the students and taxpayers run in this space. Thanks for reading. student has been officially to include pay. Since that happened during the time must go without an employ- closed. time, CCSD has opted not witnesses told investigators ee of the school district On Monday, the to renew her employment it took place. Specifically, simply because an adoles- Submissions Columbia County School contract. digital forensic evidence cent has made an allega- The Lake City Reporter accepts photographs and caption District informed Jenny In addition to closing the indicated that Lang was tion,” Koberlein wrote in information to run at the discretion of the editor. If you would Lang, a former mid- investigation, CCSD has visiting family and friends October. “Yet no additional like to see your organization in the newspaper, send the picture dle-school level excep- forwarded their findings more than 100 miles away proof has been presented and information to Associate Editor Steve Wilson at tional student education related to the investiga- which the misconduct in support of that allega- [email protected]. teacher at Fort White tion to the State of Florida allegedly occurred, accord- tion.” High School, in writing, Practices Commission for ing to Fred Koberlein, District Superintendent that there is “no probable review. Lang’s attorney. Lex Carswell also declined Lake City Reporter cause to charge you with In June, prosecutors The Dixie County comment. HOW TO REACH US BUSINESS ...... 754-0419 Main number . . . . . 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I don’t “The question at the top remain true to his word to Chance Chance Storms Storms Chance think it was their intention. of farmers’ and ranchers’ look out for farm country of of likely likely of storms storms Mostly Mostly storms We’re struggling with pric- minds now is whether our in this trade war,” Duvall cloudy cloudy es. We’re struggling with livelihoods will be the first wrote. “Holding onto that getting labor. While they’re casualties,” Duvall wrote. optimism can be tough, HI 90HI LO LO 72 HI 90 HI LO LO 72 HI 90HI LO LO 72 HI HI88 LO LO 72 HI 90HI LO LO 72 trying to do things to make Falling prices of agricul- though, when you begin it better, it’s actually hav- tural commodities, crops to watch your livelihood ing the reverse effect,” and livestock are now slip way.” REGIONAL FORECAST MAP for Sunday, July 22 Sunday's highs/Sunday night's low Moseley said. “The way we accompanied by decreased Moseley said produc- Valdosta look at it, they are trying demands overseas due of tion value for farmers on City Monday Tuesday 92/72 Jacksonville to increase the use and the tariffs, he wrote. feed grains, like corn, soy 94/74 Cape Canaveral Tallahassee Lake City 91/76/ts 90/77/ts need for products grown One of his recommen- and cotton hull continue to 92/72 90/72 Daytona Beach 91/75/ts 88/75/ts here. But by implementing dations was to renegotiate fall, which down the road Gainesville Daytona Beach Fort Myers 90/76/ts 90/77/ts Pensacola 92/74 94/76 Ft. Lauderdale 90/78/ts 92/79/ts the tactics of the tariffs, it trade deals like NAFTA and will affect supply and later 92/74 Panama City 88/77 Ocala Gainesville 91/73/ts 90/74/ts has directly affected the secure trade partners ver- price. 90/74 Jacksonville 92/74/ts 90/75/ts agriculture nationwide in a sus implementing tariffs. “The price of income for Orlando Cape Canaveral Key West 91/82/ts 91/81/ts 92/77 92/77 Lake City 91/73/ts 90/74/ts negative way.” The AFBF was also a strong the farmer has decreased On Thursday the presi- supporter of the Trans- by 52 percent,” Moseley Tampa Miami 90/79/ts 91/79/ts 90/76 Naples 88/78/ts 90/77/ts dent of the American Farm Pacific Partnership, from said. “At the end of the day West Palm Beach 90/76 Ocala 90/73/ts 89/74/ts Bureau, Vincent “Zippy” which Trump withdrew. the corporate farms will be Orlando 91/74/ts 89/74/ts Duvall, published an essay “While the U.S. rains just fine.” Ft. Lauderdale Panama City 89/76/ts 88/76/ts Ft. Myers 90/79 Pensacola 88/77 91/72/ts 89/73/ts outlining his organization’s down tariffs on our lead- John Willis owns Naples Tallahassee 91/73/ts 90/73/ts opposition to the Trump ing ag markets, the rest Columbia Livestock 88/79 Miami Tampa 89/78/ts 89/78/ts 90/76 administration’s escalating of the world continues to Market, which has been Key West Valdosta 89/72/ts 89/72/ts trade war. move forward with trade around since 1936. 92/83 W. Palm Beach 91/77/ts 90/78/ts As the “voice” of the deals that don’t include us,” He said the short-term nation’s farmers, the AFBF Duvall wrote. LAKE CITY ALMANAC UV INDEX FYI " Test president cites another However, he said AFBF TRADE continued on 6A An exclusive TEMPERATURES SUN High Saturday 91 Sunrise today 6:44 a.m. service Low Saturday 77 Sunset today 8:30 p.m. 9 brought to Normal high 91 Sunrise tom. 6:44 a.m. VeryEXTREME High: our readers 10 minutes to burn Town Hall rescheduled for Monday Normal low 72 Sunset tom. 8:29 p.m. 15 mins to burn by Record high 102 in 1942 Today’s Record low 65 in 1925 MOON ultra-violet The Weather radiation risk A County Commission town hall meet- The town hall will start at 6 p.m. Moonrise today 4:26 p.m. for the area on Channel. PRECIPITATION Moonset today 2:43 a.m. ing set for Tuesday has been moved The topic is a proposed one-cent sales a scale from 0 up to Monday at the Columbia County tax to improve county roads. Saturday 0.00" Moonrise tom. 5:20 p.m. to 10+. Fairgrounds due to a scheduling conflict. — From staff reports Month total 11.40" Moonset tom. 3:23 a.m. Year total 37.96" Normal month-to-date 4.23" Normal year-to-date 27.34" July 27 Aug 4 Aug 11 Aug 18 Forecasts, data and graphics ©IBM Corporation 1994, 2018 County Economic from the Florida Chamber Full Last New First Quarter Quarter Development Advisory of Commerce, Florida VANN Continued From 1A Board, on which he cur- Realtors Association, rently sits. Florida Retail Federation WEATHER BY-THE-DAY WEATHER HISTORY SPONSORED BY Board of Trustees, leaving Vann said that as a mem- and Florida Homebuilders 110° 7a Actual1p high 7p Average1a high 6a The state of Alaska in 2015. During that time, ber of the Florida House, he Association. usually conjures up Actual low Average low images of pristine he worked to help decrease would work to ensure the “I am extremely hum- 100° snow covered mountains and intense the amount spent on indi- state is a responsible stew- bled by the response I 93 92 92 91 89 91 storms. In fact Barrow, gent care from $3.5 million ard of the taxpayers’ money. have received from the 90° 86 Alaska, located on the northern tip of the a year on average to about “Our goal as legislators major business organiza- 80° 77 77 77 state, has an average 74 74 76 76 annual precipitation $1 million. is to offer opportunities to tions and associations in rate of 4.75 inches. 70° On this date in 1987, He also served for 10 help people improve them- the state, indicating the an all-time 24-hour years on the Industrial selves,” he said. importance they see in my 60° precipitation record of 1.38 inches of rain was Development Authority, the In recent weeks, Vann ability and my business Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat set for the city. precursor to the Columbia has obtained endorsements background,” Vann said. SunDAY, JULY 22, 2018 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER 3A
FORT WHITE ROBBERIES Town can sleep after arrest ‘Out here, we’re not used to this. People How moved here to get away from this stuff.’ CCSO By CARL MCKINNEY [email protected] cracked For the first time in weeks, Trussia Cox can the case sleep again. Proper sleep. A full night’s rest without wak- By STEVE WILSON ing up in a sweat at every [email protected] random sound, fearing the gunman has returned. Thanks to diligent police When Cox found work, and the help of some out about the arrest on brave robbery and kid- Thursday of 41-year-old napping survivors, a Fort Michael David Lanter of White man is facing multi- Fort White, the suspect ple charges connected to a in armed robberies at the crime spree that had this town’s Subway and Dollar small community in south- General, she breathed a ern Columbia County on sigh of relief. Others in Fort edge for three weeks. White joined her. Michael David Lanter, 41, “It felt like a hun- was arrested on Thursday dred-pound weight was lift- in connection with two ed from my shoulder,” she armed robberies that took said. place in Fort White, first at Cox, 48, works at the Fort the Subway restaurant and White Subway, just across then at Dollar General, both the street from her home. in late June. Assault, kid- On June 27, she had the napping-false imprisonment closing shift when a man and grand theft charges walked into the restaurant have also been filed. wearing a gray jogging suit. “At first, I thought it was June 27 an employee coming inside Columbia County to check the schedule,” Cox ABOVE: Trussia Cox hugs Sheriff’s Office deputies said. her daughter, Crystal, in responded to the Subway First Cox noticed the her Fort White home on robbery shortly after 9:30 man’s heavy build, which Friday. Trussia Cox was p.m., on Wednesday, June was unlike any of the other one of the victims in a 27. There, two employees workers. pair of armed robberies told them an unknown male Then she noticed the gun in Fort White in recent entered the store, brandish- in his hand. weeks. LEFT: James Faron ing a handgun and demand- “Then I still didn’t want to Richardson, who runs a ing money. After the two believe it was happening,” Facebook group called employees complied, the she said. Around Fort White, says suspect ordered them into The robber never pointed residents there have been the store’s storage cooler the gun directly at anyone, able to breathe easier and fled, instructing the but held it in front of him. following the arrest of a employees to count to 100 After forcing Cox and suspect on Thursday. before leaving. another employee to hand The following day, over $340 from the register, Detective Chris Parker of he locked them in a walk- CCSO was assigned as lead in cooler and told them to Photos by CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter investigator on the case. His count to 100. first step was to obtain a copy As a single mother who tempting invitation for a something had changed — in sick the next day, but night after the robbery, of video camera footage from lives with her 20-year-old fleeing gunman. her. decided to soldier on. Cox’s children were on the Subway. On the footage, daughter and 17-year-old Cox gave a statement to “People don’t realize how “I figured that was the front porch with the lights the suspect’s vehicle could son, Cox’s panicking mind Columbia County deputies much it affects you,” she best way to deal with it,” on. Not because they were be seen and from his seven forced itself to think the and went home. said. she said. unthinkable. After checking on her The sound of a thud out- When she got home the ROBBERIES continued on 5A CCSO continued on 5A “I was worrying about children, Cox watched side carried into her bed- my kids and whether I was movies on the couch with a room. going to be alive to ever see friend for several hours. “Is that a stray cat or, them again,” she said. “I drank a can of beer that is he coming back?” Cox IMAGINE Her children were at night, and I am not a drink- thought to herself. home nearby, and she er,” she said. She spent much of the YOURSELF feared they might have left But when it came time to next two days crying. the door wide open — a lie alone in bed, Cox noticed She thought about calling TheCanopyLiving.com (386) 344-6985 HOME
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OUR OPINION How to get educated on the issues f you plan to go to the polls to cast a bal- lot on Tuesday, August 28, you should Ifirst go to the Fort White Community Center on Tuesday, July 24. Scheduled for 7 p.m. is the first of four biennial candidate forums sponsored by the Columbia County Republican Executive Committee. Most of those seeking local office will be there to speak and explain their views on the issues of the day. This is a GOP- sponsored event, but mostly that’s of no matter, as county races here are non-parti- san. It’s a great way to see who’s ready to lead and who may need to go back and do their CHS’s missing valedictorian homework. olumbia High School has • Erected three brand new flag- If you can’t make it Tuesday, you’ll have been graduating classes and poles with new flags. The highest, three more chances to make one of these Cannouncing valedictorians of course, is our American flag, a since 1889- — except for the Class bit lower the Florida state flag, and REC forums. They are also scheduled for of 1951. the Missing in Action (MIA) and Lulu on July 31; Mason City on August 7; That class had many outstanding Prisoner of War (POW) flag. Just and the county fairgrounds on August 14. scholars including 24 who made beautiful. The speaking starts at 7 each night but nearly all A’s all four years of high • Erected a colorful large elec- school. But it seemed there were tronic message board, easily visi- there’s a free dinner at 6:30, so plan for that two students who stood out above ble to passing traffic, announcing as well. all the rest: Ed Milton and Ann Morris Williams important school system dates and We hope to see you there. McBride, though neither was named words of positive messages regard- class valedictorian. Nobody was. ing our schools, teachers, and stu- Ed was so bright he later earned dents. a Ph.D. in physics at UF and taught to end the mystery and declare • A beautiful marble plaque with TODAY IN HISTORY physics there his entire career. both Ed and Ann the official class these dedicatory words: “These Ann was Google before there was valedictorians for CHS 1951. Belated flags fly in honor and memory of the On this date: a Google. She had other-worldly congratulations, Ed and Ann. brave men and women who have smarts and everyone knew it. By the way, several classes after defended our country both here and In 1587, an English colony fated to vanish under The two were named the class’s 1951 also had multiple valedicto- abroad. We honor these military mysterious circumstances was established on Roanoke Most Intellectual, but nobody knows rians. In 1981, for example, there and first responders and their fami- Island off North Carolina. exactly which was the class vale- were four valedictorians: Tricia Ives, lies.” In 1796, Cleveland, Ohio, was founded by General dictorian or if either was You can Janet Brannon, Doug Kirkland, and If you haven’t seen these new Moses Cleaveland (yes, that’s the correct spelling). examine their yearbook, their class Sherri McDonald. additions, stop by and take a look. In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln presented to newspapers, their baccalaureate and You will be impressed. his Cabinet a preliminary draft of the Emancipation graduation programs, and Lake City SCHOOL BOARD ENTRANCE Proclamation. Reporters of that year, but there is As soon as Superintendent Lex HERE I COME In 1916, 10 people were killed when a suitcase bomb no mention of who was class valedic- Caswell was elected he set about When famed pool player went off during San Francisco’s Preparedness Day torian. to improve the appearance of the Minnesota Fats died, these words parade; two anti-war labor radicals, Thomas Mooney and When Ann and Ed met at a class School Board offices’ outside were part of his obituary: “I beat Warren K. Billings, were jailed but eventually released reunion each thought the other was entranceway. Here are four of the everybody on this earth shooting amid doubts about their guilt. valedictorian so nothing got settled. improvements. pool. Now, St. Peter, rack ‘em up!” In 1934, bank robber John Dillinger was shot to Nobody at the class reunion knew • Repaved all the concrete death by federal agents outside Chicago’s Biograph either. entranceway, taking out all the old Theater, where he had just seen the Clark Gable movie So, in these 67 years since their cracks, improving the appearance n Morris Williams is a local historian “Manhattan Melodrama.” class graduated from CHS, it’s time 100% and making it much safer. and longtime retired educator. In 1937, the U.S. Senate rejected President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s proposal to add more justices to the Supreme Court. In 1946, the militant Zionist group Irgun blew up a wing of the King David Hotel in Jerusalem, killing 91 Middle child an endangered species people. In 1977, Elvis Costello’s debut album, “My Aim Is eing a middle child is like on the floor and drooling on my face. York Magazine, “four kids (or more) True,” was released by Stiff Records. being one of those presidents Meanwhile, my younger sister rarely was the most common family unit.” between Ulysses S. Grant got grounded, met curfew or paid for But today, the typical family with n Associated Press B and Theodore Roosevelt. Yeah, you gas or clothes or makeup.” children has just two. And guess who made it, but does anyone really Another, the fourth of eight, says loses out this game of musical chairs? Lake City Reporter care? Anyone saddled with this fate of the eldest, “There were a lot more It’s not the oldest or the youngest. Lake City Reporter had better get used to being over- pictures of him than me, and a lot Even if you’re not a middle child, Serving Columbia County Since 1874 looked and shortchanged. more home movies of him than me.” though, this looming absence should Other children can expect better. Her younger siblings, meanwhile, got concern you. “What few people real- TheServing Lake City Columbia Reporter Countyis published Since with 1874 pride The firstborn enjoys a period of luxuries the parents couldn’t afford ize is that middle children are actually for residents of Columbia and surrounding coun‑ exclusive parental attention that con- in earlier years. One middle child more likely to successfully effect tiesThe by Lake Community City Reporter Newspapers is published Inc. with pride fers a lifelong assumption of being we know well, when asked about his change in the world than any other for residents of Columbia and surrounding coun‑ wonderful. The baby is spoiled by experience, replied: “I have no com- birth order,” psychologist Catherine We believe strong newspapers build strong dint of the cuteness that goes with ment.” Salmon told Sternbergh. tiescommunities by Community —‑“Newspapers Newspapers get Inc. things done!” We believe strong newspapers build strong being the youngest. Parents who The obvious unfairness that they You need evidence? Well, the Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and shower the eldest with attention, endure shapes middle children. They roster includes Abraham Lincoln, communitiesprofitable community —‑“Newspapers-oriented get newspapers. things done!” Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and because they’re new at this and afraid often turn out to be independent Martin Luther King Jr., Susan B. This mission will be accomplished through the of what could go wrong, often adopt because Mom and Dad aren’t going Anthony, Bill Gates, Chief Justice profitableteamwork community of professionals-oriented dedicated newspapers. to truth, a lax approach to the last one out of to do everything for them, hardwork- John Roberts, Michael Jordan and integrityThis mission and hard will bework. accomplished through the exhaustion or complacency. ing because how else can they expect Madonna. Also Donald Trump. Say teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, But the kid in between gets none to get their due and humble because what you will, you can’t say they integrity and hard work. of these benefits. Parents tend to be they learn from an early age they’re didn’t effect change in the world. Todd Wilson, Publisher strict with the middle child, as they not that important. They also tend to So if middle children largely dis- Robert Bridges, Editor were with the first — not indulgent, be rebellious and hungry for atten- appear, everyone else will lose the JimTodd Barr, Wilson, Associate Publisher Editor as they are with the last. tion, and who can blame them? distinctive qualities they have to offer. SueRobert Brannon, Bridges, Controller Editor Plus this kid is stuck between an As if these poor souls haven’t had And here’s one last bit of injustice: If elder sibling and a younger one. As enough pain, now comes the news the experience of middle children is DinkDink NeSmith,NeSmith, PresidentPresident one woman we know recalls, “I used that middle children are becoming any guide, no one will notice. TomTom Wood, Wood, ChairmanChairman to fear being alone with my older extinct in America. Back in the 1970s, sister, who delighted in pinning me reports Adam Sternbergh in New n Chicago Tribune
LETTERS POLICY LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly written and double spaced. Letters will be edited for length and One-cent sales tax will benefit all libel. Letters must be signed and include the writer’s name, address and telephone number for verification. To the Editor: and construct a beautiful trail through the Sunset Review Act, so if we don’t Writers can have two letters per month published. the entire county dedicated to hiking see the benefits in 7 years we vote it Letters and guest columns are the opinions of the writers Our family moved to Columbia and bicycle riding. After attending the down, however I don’t believe that County almost 7 years ago from a community forum in our district, I’m will be the case. and not necessarily those of the Lake City Reporter. large metropolitan area. Our former even more convinced of the import- Come on, Columbia County, let’s county had adopted the 1 percent ant benefit this will be for our county. come together to improve life for BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL sales tax many years prior. To be hon- The funds collected can ONLY be everyone. 32056; or drop off at 180 E. Duval St. downtown. est, we never really missed that extra used to improve our roadways, which BY FAX: (386) 752-9400. penny on the dollar while enjoying we all use whether we walk, bike or many benefits from it. drive. Debbie Smith BY EMAIL: [email protected] They were able to improve roads I would like to see this fall under Lake City SUNday, JULY 22, 2018 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER 5A
a pistol soon after the second rob- robbery victims, the two from an “Urban Grey” CZ 75 p-01 9 ROBBERIES bery that matched the description of CCSO Subway and one from Dollar millimeter handgun at a High Continued From 3A the gun used in both crimes. Continued From 3A General were conducted. Springs shop, the type of weap- With Lanter now behind bars as a These interviews helped to on used by the robbery sus- scared, but because they didn’t want suspect in both robberies, Cox said years of automotive industry verify similarities in the sus- pect. her to be when she returned. she finally realized how much of an work experience Parker conclud- pect’s behavior between both At which time, security video For one, she became suspicious impact the ordeal had. ed the vehicle was a Chevrolet incidents. showed Lanter signing the of everyone and checked their eyes. “I know I haven’t been myself,” Equinox, manufactured between That same day, a Chevrolet pawn receipt with his left hand, The robber, who concealed his she said. “But I was a totally differ- 2010 and 2015. The footage Equinox was located at the Fort the same hand with which face with a mask and hood, wore ent person today at work. Relaxed. showed the suspect inside the White home of Michael David the robbery suspect was seen yellow safety goggles over his eyes, Calmer.” vehicle between 9:14 and 9:29 Lanter. Parker made contact with brandishing his weapon. but she could still see them. James Faron Richardson, who p.m., after which he heads into Lanter at his home at that time, “I’ll never forget those eyes,” she runs a Facebook group called the store wearing a long sleeved who initially denied any knowl- July 19 said. “That’s what I looked at, is Around Fort White, said the rest of hooded shirt, a baseball hat, and edge of the robbery cases but Investigators obtained a everybody’s eyes.” the town shares her relief. gloves. then admitted to have read about search warrant for Lanter’s Two days after the Subway rob- Local retail and food industry At this point, video footage them. Parker noted at that time home and vehicle. No one bery, a gunman who appeared to employees were living in terror from inside Subway shows the that Lanter shared certain phys- was home at the time, but in be the same person hit the Dollar between the robbery and Lanter’s suspect making contact with the ical characteristics of the suspect Lanter’s room in the house a General on State Road 47, according capture, Richardson said. employees, and later the out- seen in the surveillance video. pair of dark sunglasses were to the Columbia County Sheriff’s He recalled one woman exclaim side camera shows the suspect found, consistent with those Office. “thank God” upon learning of the returning to the Equinox and July 13 seen on the robbery suspect. CCSO detectives reviewed foot- arrest. driving away. An interview was conduct- Parker and Samson age from both incidents and identi- “Out here, we’re not used to this,” ed in Lake City with an out- remained in the area and fied the gray SUV the robber fled in he said. “People moved here to get June 29 side vendor who was in Dollar confronted Lanter when he was a 2010 to 2015 model Chevrolet away from this stuff.” Two days later, a suspect with General at the time of that rob- returned home, detaining him Equinox. Richardson was himself victim- a similar description robbed the bery. This individual provided as his car was searched. This Detectives used the Department ized in two armed robberies at pre- Dollar General store in Fort information that helped to con- search yield further evidence, of Highway Safety and Motor vious jobs. White. Det. Joshua Samson was firm the manner of clothing the including a gray hooded sweat- Vehicles database to locate owners “All this crap goes through your assigned to that robbery, and due suspect was wearing and the shirt identical to the one used of such vehicles in Columbia County brain and it’s nerve-racking,” he to similarities between the two type of weapon used. by the suspect. and identified Lanter, who matched said. incidents Samson and Parker “Based on this, Michael Lanter the physical description of the rob- He gave credit to CCSO for check- began a joint investigation. July 17 was arrested at his home,” ber. ing local pawn shops for the weapon. As a result of a criminal back- Samson said in his report. As the investigation continued, “That’s some pretty dang good July 10 ground check, it was deter- As of Saturday Lanter remained detectives discovered Lanter pawned detective work,” he said. Follow-up interviews with mined that Lanter had pawned jailed on $300,000 bond. OBITUARIES
Dorothy “Dot” L. Harden 1939, in Nichols, Ga., to the late by her parents, her loving husband ( Jo Ann), of Alma, Ga., and Hardens will be conducted at 2:30 GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN Dorothy “Dot” L. Harden, 78, Herbert Lee Stokes and Laura of 56 years Printice Harden, one Ruben Sidney Stokes (Theresa), pm on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at FUNERAL HOME, 3596 S US of Lake City, Bell Lewis. Mrs. Harden work son; Gene Harden, and brother; of Villa Rica, Ga., two sisters; First Full Gospel of Watertown Hwy 441, Lake City, Fl., 32025, Fl., passed and retired from The K-Mart Vernon Wade. Vinnie Mae Meeks (Donald Ray), with Pastor Stanley Ellis offici- (386) 752-1954. Please leave away on Restaurant and Five Points Survivors include her son; of Nichols, Ga., and Gloria Sue ating. Interment will follow in words of love and comfort for Thursday, July Elementary School Cafeteria. Emory (Donna) Harden, of Carter (Roger), of Nichols, Ga., Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. the family at www.gatewayforest- 19, 2018, at She was a member at First Full Richmond, Ky., two daughters; six grandchildren, five great Visitation with the family and lawn.com Haven Hospice Gospel for 50 years; she loved Cynthia (John D. Jr.) Mills, of grandchildren, best friend; Betty friends will be held from (1:30pm- Obituaries are paid advertise- Care Center her church, her family, and her Live Oak, Fl., and Sara Ann Haltiwanger and numerous nieces 2:30pm) one hour prior to ser- ments. For details, call the Lake Born friends, also loved making banana (Robert) Lambert, of Jacksonville, and nephews also survive. vice at the church. Arrangements City Reporter’s classified depart- September 19, pudding. She is preceded in death Fl., two brothers; Jr Stokes Funeral service for Mrs. are under the direction of ment at 752-1293.
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For more info please contact Candace Wood: [email protected] 6A SUNday, JULY 22, 2018 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER TRADE Stolen gun Continued From 2A recovered affects of the trade policies would be painful to small in car-theft growers, but the changes had to be made. arrest: Cops “I think the vast majority From staff reports of the people agree with the direction of the tariffs A Lake City man, in the fact that there’s got arrested Thursday to be something done with morning, faces felony trade,” said Willis. “At least charges after authori- we have somebody finally ties reportedly caught that will put their foot down him in a stolen car and said we want to make with narcotics and a trade equal.” stolen gun at a local He called the respons- apartment complex. es an overreaction, saying Michael T. he’d heard nothing negative Amerson, 25, of SW from local cattle ranchers. Windsong Circle, “All this in a nutshell, faces charges of bur- short-term, I’m sure there’s glary, possession going to be a little uneasi- of a stolen fireman, ness on tariffs but once it possession of a fire- levels out and people get arm by a convicted out an even trade level it felon, two counts of will be better for all of us,” possession of a con- The Florida AFB is head- COURTESY TAMMY JOHNS PHOTOGRAPHY trolled substance, quartered in Gainesville. Katrina and Troy Moseley, shown here feeding their herd of beef cattle with twin daughters Hadley and Christy, possession of mari- National spokesperson age 3, have expressed concerns regarding tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. As District Three repre- juana, possession of John Walt Boatright said sentatives for the Columbia County Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee, and as cattle ranchers narcotic equipment they were taking a pre- themselves, they believe such tariffs are placing strain on the area’s ag industry. This, in Katrina Moseley’s view, and violation of pro- cautionary stance for the represents misguided but well-intended polices of the administration that have not been well received by area bation in connection future. farmers. She cites a recent article by the head of the American Farm Bureau Federation saying the same thing. with the case. “We are concerned and waiting to see what happens ing to impulsive tariffs,” “I think a lot of Columbia we were having these tar- and encouraging the admin- Boatright said. County producers are pay- iff conversations we were istration to talk through He said the top industries ing attention to it as well,” already seeing a very slow GET A FREE CAJUN FILET BISCUIT! things as opposed to resort- here were timber and cattle. Boatright said. “Before farm economy.” Buy a Cajun Filet Biscuit Combo w/ Side and Drink and get a FREE Cajun Filet Biscuit ONLY WITH COUPON
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By ERIC JACKSON [email protected]
The TigerSharks finished out their summer campaign in style as they hosted the season finale at the Jared Allison Aquatics Complex on Saturday. Columbia Swim Team, a local develop- ment team, fared well against Suwannee and Sun Country. It was the team’s first and last home meet of the season. The TigerSharks compet- ‘We’re really proud ed in Tifton, Moultrie of our swimmers among other places this summer before and hope to see the finale Saturday. all of them back Over 60 CST swim- next year and then mers participated in some.’ the year’s campaign, with ages ranging — CST head coach from six to 17. Sabrina Sibbernsen “We’re so proud of our swimmer that have worked all season long,” said head coach Sabrina Sibbernsen. “And really improved in all their strokes. Swimming truly is an individual sport, but it’s a lifelong sport that they can use for the rest of their lives. We really enjoy seeing those first-time swimmers compete. Our motto has always been: winning is better your own best time. ERIC JACKSON/Lake City Reporter Columbia Swim Team’s Callie Hale, 10, dives in for her short freestyle heat during her team’s season finale We’re really proud of our swimmers and hope to at the Jared Allison Aquatic Complex Saturday morning. The TigerSharks competed against Suwannee and see all of them back next year and then some.” Sun Country (Gainesville) in their final summer meet. Over 60 swimmers participated with CST this year. SEE MORE PHOTOS, 6B
COLLEGE BASEBALL Former CHS star Edge named to NJCAA All-Star Team
Santa Fe Santa Fe outfielder only one of two Florida JUCO players to be selected outfield- By ERIC JACKSON I almost didn’t believe them at having his teammate by his er Brock [email protected] first,” Edge said of the news. side as they prepare to head Edge had “They told me about the Team west to Texas then Kansas. the first Lake City native Brock Edge USA (selection) and it was all “We were definitely wor- cycle for has been named to the NJCAA pretty surreal.” ried about not knowing any- the Saints National All-Star Team after a Hemenway – like Edge, body, especially coming from since 2009 phenomenal freshman season his roommate at Santa Fe – Florida. So I’m glad he’s com- on Mar. 9 at Santa Fe. Edge, the son of was selected First-Team All ing,” Edge said. in a 13-5 former Florida Gators punter Conference this season. Both The former two-sport star win over Shayne Edge, starred for the are on a 26-man roster which athlete out of Columbia is Kalamazoo Saints this season with a .409 will begin competing on Aug. entering his sophomore year Valley CC. batting average along with 10 1-11 leading up to the NBC at Santa Fe. But not before Edge was home runs. World Series, where teams things heat up with some a star at The Santa Fe rightfielder from around the globe are slat- summer competition against CHS where is joined by teammate Devin ed to participate. Edge pre- the best across the nation. he played Hemenway, a pitcher who was pares to travel to Tyler, Texas “I just want to see how I both soc- also named to the national this coming week to begin would stack up against those cer and JUCO team. They’re the only practice, alongside Hemenway, guys, should be neat for sure,” baseball junior college players out of representing the entire state. he said. “I’ve never been out for the Florida to receive the honor. Edge says the summer of the state much, so this Tigers. “They gave me the call and exhibition will be made easier should be pretty cool.” COURTESY
NASCAR Bell tops New Hampshire field for second straight Xfinity win By DAN GELSTON on Kyle Busch to win last week’s race at Associated Press Kentucky Speedway and he followed up Saturday in the No. 20 Toyota by keeping LOUDON, N.H. - Christopher Bell has Keselowski at bay down the stretch for his cracked the Cup supremacy in Xfinity. third win this season. The 23-year-old Bell held off hard- “You hope to race those guys at one charging 2012 Cup champion Brad point, so I’m thankful that I get the oppor- Keselowski over the final 18 laps at New tunity here in the Xfinity Series to race Hampshire Motor Speedway to win his with them and proud that I’m able to second straight Xfinity Series race. compete with them, let alone beat them,” Bell pulled off the towering achieve- Bell said. ment of winning two straight Xfinity races Keselowski had won the pole Saturday against former champs from NASCAR’s but was dropped to the rear of the field top-tier series who moonlight on COURTESY Saturdays. Bell topped 2015 Cup champi- BELL continued on 2B New Hampshire winner Christopher Bell also topped 2015 Cup champion Kyle Busch to win last week’s race at Kentucky Speedway. B2
2B SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2018 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER SCOREBOARD TV LISTINGS New York 62 34 .646 5½ Tampa Bay 49 48 .505 19 Toronto 45 52 .464 23 Today Baltimore 28 71 .283 41 AUTO RACING Central Division 9:05 a.m. W L Pct GB ESPN2 — Formula One, Emirates Cleveland 53 43 .552 — German Grand Prix, at Hockenheim, Minnesota 44 51 .463 8½ Germany Detroit 41 58 .414 13½ 2 p.m. Chicago 33 63 .344 20 NBCSN — NASCAR, Monster Energy Cup Kansas City 28 68 .292 25 Series, Foxwoods Resort Casino 301, at West Division Loudon, N.H. W L Pct GB BASEBALL Houston 65 35 .650 — 8 p.m. Seattle 59 39 .602 5 MLB — All-American Game, at Chicago Oakland 55 43 .561 9 (taped) Los Angeles 49 49 .500 15 BASKETBALL Texas 41 57 .418 23 Noon ESPN — The Basketball Tournament, National League regional round, at Columbus, Ohio East Division 2 p.m. W L Pct GB ESPN — The Basketball Tournament, Philadelphia 54 42 .563 — regional round, at Columbus, Ohio Atlanta 53 42 .558 ½ 4 p.m. Washington 48 49 .495 6½ ESPN2 — The Basketball Tournament, Miami 42 57 .424 13½ regional round, at Columbus, Ohio New York 40 55 .421 13½ 6 p.m. Central Division ESPN2 — The Basketball Tournament, W L Pct GB regional round, at Columbus, Ohio Chicago 56 39 .589 — CYCLING Milwaukee 55 44 .556 3 7:30 a.m. St. Louis 49 47 .510 7½ NBCSN — Tour de France, Stage 15, from Pittsburgh 49 49 .500 8½ Millau to Carcassonne, France Cincinnati 43 54 .443 14 DRAG RACING West Division 3 p.m. W L Pct GB FOX — NHRA, Mile-High Nationals, Los Angeles 54 43 .557 — finals, at Morrison, Colo. Arizona 53 45 .541 1½ EXTREME SPORTS Colorado 52 45 .536 2 1 p.m. San Francisco 51 48 .515 4 ABC — X Games Minneapolis San Diego 40 60 .400 15½ GOLF 7 a.m. Feds: Basketball coach bribed by NBC — British Open, final round, at indicted Florida man Carnoustie, Scotland 4 p.m. MIAMI (AP) — Federal authorities say a PHOTOS BY JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter GOLF — PGA Tour, Barbasol Florida businessman already charged Championship, final round, at Auburn, with orchestrating a massive Medicare Fore! Ala. fraud scheme bribed a former university HORSE RACING basketball coach to help get his son Quail Heights Country Club wrapped up its third summer session of its Junior Golf Camp this past week. 4 p.m. admitted to an Ivy League university. Campers, ages five to 17, learned fundamentals, game rules and other aspects of the game during the camp FS2 — Saratoga Live, Coaching Club Prosecutors allege the payments were American Oaks, at Saratoga Springs, N.Y. intended to help the son of nursing this week. Dozens of young golfers participated in the three-session camp this summer. LEFT: Payton Gainey MLB BASEBALL home owner Philip Esformes, who is practices chip shot during Thursday’s session. RIGHT: Micah Blackwell (Left) and Chad Sanders in action. 2 p.m. accused of filing false Medicare and TBS — St. Louis at Chicago Cubs Medicaid claims. The Miami Herald ini- 8 p.m. tially reported the new charges. ESPN — N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees Howard Srebnick, an attorney for AUTO RACING MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Esformes, said his client will plead not Noon guilty. Vettel takes pole for German GP; Hamilton down in 14th FS1 — UFC Fight Night, prelims, at The indictment released Friday did Hamburg, Germany not name the university or coach. But Associated Press 2 p.m. Srebnick said prosecutors disclosed dent for tomorrow.” jumped a kerb — momentarily air- FS1 — UFC Fight Night, Mauricio Rua vs. in court that assistant Celtics coach Anthony Smith, at Hamburg, Germany Jerome Allen received the payments HOCKENHEIM, Germany — Vettel has won the German GP borne — before coming back onto RUGBY while he was head coach at University Sebastian Vettel secured pole posi- only once — five years ago when it the track. 2:30 p.m. of Pennsylvania. Allen has not been tion for the German Grand Prix while was held at the Nuerburgring — but “It was the hydraulics ... the power NBC — 2018 World Cup Sevens, charged. Challenge Trophy semifinals, at San Lewis Hamilton’s hopes took another never at Hockeneim. steering failed,” Hamilton said. “I was AP Source: Thunder F Dakari Johnson Francisco blow on Saturday. His 55th career pole position felt carrying a lot of speed and I couldn’t being traded to Orlando 7 p.m. Already trailing Vettel by eight even sweeter. really slow down.” NBCSN — 2018 World Cup Sevens, Cup OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma bracket and Ceremony, at San Francisco City Thunder are trading reserve center points in the title race, Hamilton “Today’s one of my best. I have a The British driver desperately tried SOCCER Dakari Johnson to the Orlando Magic. starts Sunday’s race from 14th place mixed relationship with this track. to push his car back to the pits so he 2:30 p.m. A person with knowledge of the details after a hydraulic failure. For some reason it has never come could continue qualifying, but even ESPN2 — ICC Futures Tournament, Final, confirmed the move to The Associated at Orlando, Fla. Press on Friday. The person spoke on the A huge roar went up from German together,” Vettel said. “The car was with the help of track officials he real- 4 p.m. condition of anonymity because he was fans at the Hockenheimring as their really a pleasure to drive. Some days ized it was a futile effort. Moments ESPN — International Champions Cup, not authorized to discuss the situation local favorite — Vettel grew up near you can feel you have something in later, Hamilton was slumped over his Liverpool vs. Borussia Dortmund, at publicly. Charlotte, N.C. Yahoo Sports, which first reported the the track — moved to the top of your hands. That’s the feeling I had.” car, head down for several moments. WNBA BASKETBALL deal, said Oklahoma City will get guard the leaderboard with seconds left in Ferrari’s good day was completed “It was a shame to see him go out, 3 p.m. Rodney Purvis in the deal. Purvis aver- qualifying. with Kimi Raikkonen third fastest, and I mean it,” said Vettel, who is NBA — Seattle at Atlanta aged 6.0 points and 1.7 rebounds in 16 6 p.m. appearances for the Magic last season. Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. aiming for his fifth win this season NBA — Los Angeles at Chicago The Orlando Sentinel said the Thunder had only just beaten Vettel’s leading Earlier, German fans cheered for and 52nd overall. also sent cash to the Magic. time when Vettel produced a stun- a different reason when Hamilton’s Hamilton is one win away Johnson played 31 games last season MLB STANDINGS for the Thunder with six starts. He aver- ning lap to move back in front by Mercedes suddenly stalled on track from matching F1 great Michael aged 1.8 points and 1.1 rebounds per about 0.2 seconds. in the first part of qualifying, known Schumacher’s record of four German American League game. The 7-footer averaged 23.3 points “To do it here, just minutes from as Q1. It happened shortly after GP wins, but he will need an excep- East Division and 10.3 rebounds in 10 games for W L Pct GB the Oklahoma City Blue, the Thunder’s where I was born and grew up, it Hamilton slid off the track, went tional drive — and probably a little Boston 69 30 .697 — G-League affiliate, last season. means a lot,” Vettel said. “I’m confi- through some rough grass, and good fortune — to achieve that.
where the stars of reel him in for the decisive BELL NASCAR’s future are dis- pass. Continued From 1B covered. Instead, they “I didn’t have any rear spent this season looking left tire,” Keselowski said. because he was late to the up at Cup regulars Busch, “I think we would have won mandatory drivers meeting. Keselowski, Kevin Harvick, today on four (tires) but It proved to be nothing more Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, that’s not the way it played than a mild inconvenience Ryan Blaney and Austin out.” for Keselowski in the No. 22 Dillon as race winners. Bell, the 2017 Truck Ford. He stormed past the But Bell said he wanted Series champion, is certainly second-tier regulars and had them in Xfinity so he could talented enough to find him- his fourth straight Xfinity race against the best driv- self in a Cup ride the next win in sight. ers in NASCAR. few years. It’s just a matter Bell, who drives for Joe Busch led more than 100 of where he’ll fit in a series Gibbs Racing, had the fresh laps last week at Kentucky where top rides are scarce. tires that Keselowski need- before he faded late and Bell said he’s just getting ed and that was enough Bell took advantage for the started in Xfinity. to ring in a victory lane win. At New Hampshire, “Whenever you come to celebration. Bell gave his Bell was aided by four fresh here, you step in this equip- checkered flag to a young tires down the stretch that ment at Joe Gibbs Racing, fan in the stands. helped make the differ- you’re expected to win,” he “I hope it means a lot ence. said. “Pressure’s on for you more to that kid than it is Keselowski nipped at to deliver and thankfully to me,” he said. “You know, Bell’s bumper over the final I’ve been able to deliver, at we get trophies, we get all three laps but could never least some of the time.” sorts of trophies, so hope- fully it means a lot to that kid.” JGR fields cars for Busch and Bell, one reason it’s continued to have success in Xfinity. “They’ve won before me, they’re going to win after me,” Bell said. “It’s my job to make sure they win with me.” Ryan Preece, John Hunter Nemechek and Matt Tift completed the top five to complete a solid showing for the Xfinity reg- ulars. “You see all this crap going around the Internet that Cup guys shouldn’t be allowed in Xfinity,” Bell said. “Why?” Because Xfinity is sup- posed to be the series B3
SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2018 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER 3B
OUTDOORS Fishing destination – upper Suwannee River
By MONTY STEPHENS During my visit, only two other fish- Special to the Reporter ing parties were present. One was from Hamilton County and were targeting cat- Freshwater anglers should add fishing fish. I was able to speak with them at mid- the upper Suwannee from the Cone Bridge day. They were not regular visitors to the Boat Ramp on their “to do” list. Although Suwannee and had decided to fish from the Cone Bridge no longer exists, its’ leg- the Cone Bridge Boat Ramp for a change acy lives on in a boat ramp named in its’ of pace. They hadn’t had much luck and honor. The Cone Bridge Boat Ramp is attributed this to their being new to the located about 25 miles north of Lake City area. Judging from the trailer behind a just west of HWY 441. Although the road truck with an Alabama license plate in the leading to the boat ramp is dirt, it is well parking lot, the other group was presumed maintained and an easy ride. The actual to be canoers. Hopefully they were floating boat ramp itself is concrete and is in very down to the boat ramp and the truck was good condition. Even though the boat their “pickup vehicle.” Because paddling ramp sign depicts a canoe, the ramp could back upstream would be a chore. easily handle boats 18 ft. and under. For myself, I strictly bass fished. I Flowing at a steady 1.5 mph or so, the managed to catch two small bass but had river twists and winds its way through at least four “boils” on a top water lure. dense forest land. Because of the mild After losing three plastic worm setups, I turbulence, a trolling motor is a good switched to a top water lure in order to stop thing to have in order to keep the boat from getting hung up. As noted before, properly positioned while fishing. I fished this part of the river requires plenty of upstream (north) of the boat ramp and let extra tackle. the current drift me back down. I checked Just as a guess, the river averages 60 water depth numerous times with my five ft. wide. In a boat, it’s easy to cast from COURTESY foot boat paddle. It never touched bottom. bank to bank. For this reason, as a matter Fishing is excellent on the Suwannee River. TOP: Fishermen from Hamilton County Nonetheless, it would be inadvisable to run of etiquette, boaters need to distance them- departing the Cone Bridge Boat Ramp for a day of fishing. BOTTOM: Upper a boat at speeds needed to plane because of selves from each other. But this was no Suwannnee River bass just before being released at boat side. submerged logs in the river. problem during my fishing trip as I never The banks of the river rise sharply on passed another boat. each side to 25-30 feet. Trees line the riv- A lot of outdoorsmen and outdoorswom- er’s edge but are not so thick as to make en want to experience “Old Florida.” I do fishing difficult. Only twice did I entangle too. But fishing the upper Suwannee is my plastic worm in a tree’s branches. more “Wild Florida” than “Old Florida.” Below the surface are numerous unseen Hopefully this unspoiled section of the logs and branches. It’s these underwater, River will stay like it is for years to come. unseen limbs and logs that snag tackle. Be This is the Suwannee River as it was 100 prepared to loose several lures. years ago. There are no jet skis, high Numerous sandbars and limestone out- powered bass boats, or homes built on its croppings are present along this portion banks. Without a doubt, the Suwannee of the Suwannee River. Although the land River is one of the crown jewels of north surrounding the river is private, there are Florida. And our section in Columbia numerous foot trails along the river. This County is just as nature intended it to be, presents opportunities for some good fish- a diamond in the rough…unspoiled, wild, ing from shore, without a boat. and untouched. Help plan the future of L. Kirk Edwards Wildlife and Environmental Area From staff reports will be encouraged to comment white-tailed deer, wood ducks and All lands purchased with public 9982 or Lindsay.Slautterback@ A 10-year plan for the L. and ask questions. American alligators are among funds must have a management MyFWC.com. Kirk Edwards Wildlife and The L. Kirk Edwards WEA the native wildlife species living plan that ensures the property For more information and Environmental Area will be pre- is about 7 miles east of down- in its swamps, bottomland forests will be managed in a manner that background on the public hear- sented at a public hearing in Leon town Tallahassee in eastern Leon and upland pines. is consistent with the intended ing as well as management County on Thursday, July 26. County. It encompasses most “L. Kirk Edwards WEA was purposes of the purchase. plans and their goals, visit People are invited to the 7 p.m. of lower Lake Lafayette and the purchased to ensure the conser- Hunting and fishing regulations MyFWC.com/Conservation and public hearing at the Renaissance upper St. Marks River. vation of fish and wildlife resourc- are not included in this plan or select “Terrestrial” and then Center, 435 N. Macomb St., in Its outdoor recreation oppor- es, other natural and cultural meeting; those are addressed “Management Plans (WMA).” Tallahassee. tunities include paddling, hiking, resources, and for fish- and wild- through a separate public pro- Learn more about the L. Florida Fish and Wildlife biking, fishing, wildlife viewing, life-based public outdoor recre- cess. Kirk Edwards WEA by going Conservation Commission hunting and horseback riding. ation,” said Lindsay Slautterback, To obtain a copy of the land to MyFWC.com and selecting (FWC) staff will present the draft Wood storks, Sherman’s fox an FWC land conservation plan- management prospectus for “Wildlife Viewing,” “Wildlife land management plan for the squirrels, gopher tortoises, east- ner. “This draft plan will specify L. Kirk Edwards WEA, contact Management Areas” and then FWC-managed WEA, and people ern indigo snakes, bald eagles, how we intend to do that.” Lindsay Slautterback at 850-487- “Explore by Name.”
Free women’s and adult saltwater fishing clinics coming up in Panama City Beach From staff reports Lessons include knot tying, rod and reel rigging, The Florida Fish and how to be a responsible Wildlife Conservation marine resource steward, Commission (FWC) marine fish and habitat is hosting a Women’s identification, catch-and-re- Saltwater Fishing Clinic lease techniques and more. on July 28 and an Adult If conditions allow, par- Saltwater Fishing Clinic on ticipants will have the July 29, both in Panama opportunity to practice City Beach. their newly learned skills The free, day-long clinics by fishing from shore or a at your local tackle shop or are from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. pier. This event is a catch- online. Learn more by visit- at St. Andrews State Park, and-release activity. All ing MyFWC.com/License. 4607 State Park Lane. participants must have a Fishing equipment and Advance registration is valid recreational saltwa- bait are provided during required.To register, go ter fishing license unless the clinic, but participants to MyFWC.com, External exempt. Saltwater fishing are encouraged to bring Website click on “Calendar” licenses can be purchased their own gear. and select “Fishing Clinics – Adult and Women’s” from the drop-down menu “All Categories.” If you have issues registering or have other questions, email Heather Sneed at Heather. [email protected] or call 850-487-0554. The Adult Saltwater Fishing Clinic is for women and men 18 years of age or older, with no prior salt- water fishing experience needed. Participants will take home a lifelong hobby and leave with a new appreci- ation for the marine envi- ronment. They will learn the basics of conservation stewardship, fishing eth- ics, angling skills, safety and the vulnerability of Florida’s marine ecosys- tems, all in a fun, laid-back atmosphere. B4
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PGA TOUR Spieth part Woods creates buzz at Carnoustie with 66 of 3-way tie By STEVE DOUGLAS Associated Press for lead
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland By DAN GELSTON — For 20 minutes on a warm Associated Press Saturday afternoon at the British Open, Tiger Woods’ CARNOUSTIE, name was back atop a lead- Scotland — Jordan Spieth erboard at a major champi- set the tone pulling driv- onship and Carnoustie was er on the 396-yard open- buzzing. ing hole and sending it Not much in golf com- bouncing and rolling to 10 pares with Woods on a feet for eagle. Moments charge. So when he rolled in later, Tiger Woods sent a 40-foot birdie putt on No. the gallery into a frenzy 9, stiffed an approach inside with three straight birdies two feet for birdie at No. to get into contention at a 10, and nearly drove onto major for the first time in the green to set up a tap-in five years. birdie at No. 11, there was On a day of calm con- a feeling something special ditions, low scores and was happening. endless cheers, the big- Then three holes later, gest buzz on Saturday was Woods two-putted for birdie anticipating what the final at No. 14 and there he was, round might bring. right at the top of the giant “We’ve got pretty much yellow leaderboards dotted a new tournament tomor- all around Carnoustie, tied COURTESY row,” Spieth said. for the lead with five players Tiger Woods of the US celebrates a birdie on the 9th hole during the third round of the British Open Golf Spieth rode his eagle at 6 under. Championship in Carnoustie, Scotland, Saturday. to a bogey-free round of “It would be ... better on 6-under 65, giving him a Sunday,” Woods said after COMMENTARY three-way tie for the lead his 5-under 66 to get back with Xander Schauffele into the mix. “But I’m right Woods has a chance, but don’t get too excited and Kevin Kisner, and there.” giving him a chance to A bogey at the par-3 16th By TIM DAHBERG become the first player in stalled the momentum, and Associated Press 10 years to win back-to- Woods had to scramble for back at the British Open. a par at the last after land- CARNOUSTIE, Scotland Schauffele, the PGA ing his drive on the bank of — They crowded 15 deep Tour rookie of the year the Barry Burn and into the against the metal railings last season, holed a 30-foot deep rough. down the left side of the putt from behind the 18th His 66 wasn’t even the 18th fairway, beers put green for a 67. best of the day — Justin aside and phones pulled out Kisner made a tough par Rose shot 64, Francesco for the moment at hand. All save on the 17th and saved Molinari 65 — but it like- day long they had heard par again from behind the ly will be what fans talk the cheers rolling across 18th green for a 68. about when they leave. the links of Carnoustie and, They were at 9-under With two hours left in the finally, he was here. 204. third round, Woods was This was their chance And for the first time, all three shots off the lead and to help bring Tiger Woods of them get to experience in contention for his first home. a final round at a major major in 10 years. “Tigah,” they shouted as with Woods in the hunt. “It’s been a few years Woods hacked out of the Woods started quietly since I’ve felt like this,” rough and then stuck a enough with a few bird- Woods said. wedge to 3 feet on the final ies through eight holes, The sun was peeking out hole. “Go on Tigah!” not exceptional because of the clouds and Woods was If it wasn’t exactly Justin Rose already walking up the first fairway Tigermania, it was close. matched the course when one spectator, a beer On this day Zach Johnson record at Carnoustie for in his hand, shouted: “Go on didn’t matter to most of the the British Open with a Tiger, we got your back.” crowd at the British Open, 64. But Woods rolled in COURTESY It certainly felt that way and neither did Kevin a 40-foot birdie putt on Tiger Woods prepares to tee off the 14th tee during the third round of the British when the deep gallery sur- Kisner. No. 9, followed with short Open Golf Championship in Carnoustie, Scotland, Saturday. rounding the first green Even defending champi- birdie putts on the next roared their approval at on Jordan Spieth seemed better on Sunday,” Woods the later groups, including it’s been 10 years since he two holes and with a two- Woods holing a 10-foot putt ordinary, in a round where said in response to a ques- Spieth who hit a driver onto last won a major champion- putt birdie on the par-5 for par, after he sent his he was doing some extraor- tion afterward. “But I’m the first green and made ship, no matter how much 14th, he put his name atop approach right of the green. dinary things. right there. I’ve got a chance eagle on his way to a 65 that he still excites a crowd. the leaderboard. It was one of the few times On a British Open lead- at this, which is great.” tied him with Kisner and Still, on Saturday he did It was there for only 20 Woods was out of position all erboard full of big names, Woods isn’t the only one Xander Schauffele. his best imitation yet of minutes. But it was there. afternoon in a round where there was only one star. who thinks so. The possibil- It could also lead to early Tiger Woods in his prime. A bogey on the 16th he hit driver six times, com- And that could lead to a ity of him vying for the lead players leapfrogging over Woods pulled driver out of and a par save from short pared with three times in the lot of disappointed golf fans on Sunday is as tantalizing the group of players — and the bag six times — after of the Barry Burn on the second round and once on in the final round when it for at least one of his com- there are seven in all — tied using it only four times in 18th gave him a 66, his Thursday. really matters. petitors as it is for golf fans. with Woods for sixth place his first two rounds com- lowest score in a major “You’re the man, Tiger, For Woods, Saturdays And therein lies another and making it even more bined — and for the most since the 2011 Masters, everyone knows it,” shouted have been the easiest part problem for Woods. difficult to move up the lea- part hit it straight and long. and left him only four another spectator flanking of his latest comeback. The The players of yesterday derboard. His putts were also spot shots behind going into the fairway on the sixth hole. real test comes Sunday, used to roll over for him. “That’s certainly doable on, and it could be argued the final round. Woods, And Woods’ playing partner when he’ll have to find a The players of today want to with hopefully the weather he ran enough of them winless in the majors since sensed an aura around the way to come from behind mix it up with him. that comes in tomorrow,” around the hole that his the 2008 U.S. Open, hasn’t 14-time major champion. and actually win the Open “I’ve always wanted to Woods said of his chances. round should have been been this close to the Woods was “back at the — something he didn’t do battle it out in a major with “If it doesn’t come in and even lower. For 20 or so lead going into the final top of his game,” said Shaun even in his prime. Tiger,” Spieth said. “Who we get conditions like this, glorious minutes he even round at a major since Morris, who got Woods to He’s four shots back of hasn’t? It’s kind of a dream then we know we’re going had a share of the lead, he was two shots back at sign four new gloves after Spieth and two others after come true just to have the to have to shoot between 6-, before a 3-putt on 16 and a Muirfield five years ago. the round and planned to a sparkling 5-under 66. It’s opportunity.” 7-, 8-under par tomorrow to surge from those playing “I’m right there,” he give them to his friends back the closest he’s been to the Spieth believes there will have a chance.” behind him toppled Woods said. “I’ve got a chance at home in South Africa. lead in a major champion- be a much different golf For Woods, there’s an from the top. this, which is great.” The last time Woods led ship since he was two back course in front of players added burden. He not only Best yet, he’s feeling a bit And he has company. or held a share of the lead at at Muirfield in 2013. Sunday than there was in hasn’t won in his latest like the Tiger of old. Kevin Chappell, who the end of a round at a major But there are five play- the third round, when the comeback, but has made “It’s been a few years spent most of his round was in 2012, at the U.S. PGA ers between him and the greens were holding, the crucial mistakes on the few since I’ve felt like this,” watching Spieth put on a Championship. On Saturday, outright lead — and what wind was nonexistent and occasions he was able to Woods said. show, birdied the 18th for it happened during a round, amounts to two threesomes the temperature as warm as sniff a leaderboard. He’s got 18 holes to make a 67 and was two shots and only briefly. tied with him. it gets this time of the year He surely hasn’t forgot- a move, 18 holes to make a behind. “I didn’t know I was tied At the age of 42, finding a in Scotland. ten how to win, but he hasn’t statement. Francesco Molinari had for the lead,” Woods said. “I way to win is going to be a That will make it more dif- been able to will himself to a Eighteen holes where he a 66 and will play in the knew I was within one. But I tall task. ficult on the opening stretch win as he might have in the will have to believe just as third-to-last group with was right there.” “It would be, as you said, of holes for everyone in past. And the fact remains much as the fans. Woods.
MLB Oakland A’s acquire closer Jeurys Familia from N.Y. Mets Associated Press acquiring New York Mets tion but the way the team’s since June 16, tied with the hander can become a free “We thought he was reliever Jeurys Familia played in the last month put Boston Red Sox for the best agent after this season, the the best guy out there,” OAKLAND, Calif. — to bolster a bullpen that is in a position to be able to record in the majors during A’s didn’t shy away from Oakland general manager After three years of miss- includes All-Star closer do something like this.” that stretch. making the move in hopes David Forst said. “Adding a ing the playoffs and deal- Blake Treinen. Traditionally sellers at An All-Star in 2016, Familia of enhancing their playoff reliever right now was the ing away fan favorites like “You always want to be in the deadline, the A’s over- was 4-4 with a 2.88 ERA and prospects this year. best option and we thought Yoenis Cespedes, Josh this position where you’re came a slow start and are 17 saves in 21 chances with There were reports that Jeurys was the best guy. Donaldson and Sonny Gray, potentially adding,” A’s in the midst of the wild card the Mets this season. The the two sides were close We’ve been talking to the the Oakland Athletics are manager Bob Melvin said. picture in the American 28-year-old right-hander to a deal late Friday night. Mets for a while, and we’re trying to steer themselves “We’ve had three years League. They went into struck out 43 and walked 14 Familia was at Yankee happy that it came together.” in the opposite direction. where it’s been just the Saturday night’s game in 40 appearances covering Stadium on Saturday morn- The move is a distinct They certainly took a sig- opposite. Three weeks ago. against the San Francisco 40 2/3 innings. ing but left before the start change from what the A’s nificant step Saturday by maybe this isn’t a conversa- Giants having won 21 of 28 Although the right- of the Mets’ 7-6 loss. have done in recent years. Classifi ed Department 755-5440 SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2018 CLASSIFIED LAKE CITY REPORTER 5B LAKE CITY REPORTER Take ADvantage of the CLASSIFIED Reporter Classifieds! 755-5440 ADVANTAGE
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