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COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY ROBOTICS CORONAVIRUS Schools Today Jacksonville, on high alert for sickness 2 cases now reported in the Sunshine State.

By CARL MCKINNEY [email protected] After Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced Florida has two “pre- sumptive positive” cases of coronavirus, Columbia County’s superintendent of schools said the School District is keeping careful track of the situation and consulting with local health officials. The two cases in Florida so far are in Manatee and Hillsborough counties. TRAVIS MEDEIROS/Special to the Reporter “We are continuing to monitor the virus with the Columbia County Health Department,” Columbia County Superintendent Lex Carswell told the Lake City tomorrow the world Reporter. “There are no reported cases in Columbia County. We encourage Worlds, rather, as local kids everyone to take every precaution to stay safe and qualify for int’l competition. healthy.” DeSantis issued an By CARL MCKINNEY executive order directing [email protected] state Surgeon General Scott Rivkees to declare a The lesser awards were all handed public health emergency as out, leaving only the first-place tro- TOP: Robotics Florida tries to control the phy up for grabs. No way a group of action Saturday spread of the contagious fourth and fifth graders were going in Jacksonville. disease, known as COVID- to take the top spot in a robotics com- The Columbia City 19. petition against middle schoolers, the Elementary robot- team thought. ics team won and VIRUS continued on 2A Guess again. is now headed to Columbia City Elementary’s an international Bolt Bots Robotics Team is head- championship in ed to Texas in April to compete in a world championship against Texas. LEFT: Xander Man tries tens of thousands of students from Satterfield and 70 countries, after dominating a Colten Mitchell to frame regional competition in Jacksonville adjust their team’s over the weekend. The event was robot, Captain Cart. landlord, held Saturday at the Prime Osborn The robotics team Convention Center competed against say cops Columbia City in Jacksonville, middle school Elementary’s featuring 60 teams students and still By CARL MCKINNEY Bolt Bots from Northeast came out on top. [email protected] Robotics Florida. BELOW: Sydney Team is head- “We were compet- A belligerent tenant tried Agner and Kenzie to fight — then frame — ed to Texas in ing with eighth-grad- Medeiros show off his landlord on Saturday, April for the ers, seventh-graders,” said fifth-grader the program that according to a Columbia world cham- Xander Satterfield. controls the CCE County Sheriff’s Office pionship of “That just made me team’s robot. report. robotics. very nervous, compet- The ing against older kids.” tenant, Accompanied by coach Kim Taylor, 61-year-old the team checked in at the venue Donald around 7 a.m. Kevin “We were really hyped to be there,” Photos by CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter Holcombe, said fifth-grader Weston Sparks. “We resisted arrest and didn’t expect to get first place.” Holcombe The competition consisted of three had to be challenges. “escorted to the ground,” Behind door No. 1, team members one deputy wrote. had to give a presentation to a panel Saturday evening, the of judges about an innovative solution Sheriff’s Office responded to a problem in their community. to Northwest Kenmore Their idea was a “smart cart” — a Glen, where dispatch said shopping cart with a button that can a battery may have taken alert store clerks when an elderly place between Holcombe or disabled customer requires assis- and his landlord, the tance. report states. Though it didn’t directly involve The landlord said the team’s robot, the exercise was no physical altercation meant to highlight the students’ capa- took place between him bilities for brainstorming and creative and Holcombe, but said problem solving. Holcombe was “extremely CCE continued on 3A FRAME continued on 2A

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2A tUEsday, MARCH 3, 2020 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER Impala flips, hits pole; driver killed QUICK HITS A Lake City man died Gary Stone, 55, was 2001 Chevy skyward, a the release stated. Scripture of the Day late Friday when his headed north when news release said. The car The release said it was “But he knoweth the way that I take: when he Impala went airborne he missed a left curve hit the ground, flipped and not clear if Stone was wear- then struck a light pole on approaching U.S. 41 at hit the pole, coming to rest ing a seat belt. hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. My County Road 25A, accord- 11:26 p.m. and ran into a on its passenger side. foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, ing to FHP. railroad bed, sending his Alcohol was not a factor, — Staff report and not declined.” — Job 23:10-11 (KJV)

name, age and gender much alcohol he’d con- Thought for Today VIRUS were not released, sought FRAME sumed, Holcombe began A man who has never made a woman angry is a health care and will remain yelling obscenities, Continued From 1A Continued From 1A failure in life. — Christopher Morley, 1890-1957, U.S. isolated until cleared by including a sexual slur, author (“The Trojan Horse”) “I have been working public-health officials. intoxicated” and had been and insisted that law with federal partners and “The Florida Department causing problems with enforcement no longer our Department of Health of Health is working close- other tenants, according needed to be present, Winning Lottery Numbers to ensure that communities ly with the patient, their to the report. the report states. are ready to handle the close contacts and health Holcombe began behav- Holcombe was told to Pick 3: (Sunday p.m.) 2-1-4 challenges presented by care providers to isolate ing aggressively toward go back inside his home Pick 4: (Sunday p.m.) 4-0-1-7 COVID-19,” DeSantis said and monitor persons who him, the landlord said. and not bother the neigh- Fantasy 5: (Sunday) 11-12-15-16-21 in a prepared statement. may have been exposed to The landlord reportedly bors further, according to “The dedicated profession- COVID-19 and implement put his hand out to block the report. als at our county health testing of anyone who Holcombe from approach- The deputy was pre- See an error? departments, as well as may develop COVID-19 ing any closer and told paring to inform the land- The Lake City Reporter corrects errors of fact in news those working at local symptoms, including fever, Holcombe to return home. lord of the plot to frame items. If you have a concern, question, or suggestion, medical providers, are well cough, or shortness of When a deputy him for battery when please call the editor. Corrections and clarifications will equipped to address these breath,” a department news approached Holcombe’s Holcombe emerged once run in this space. Thanks for reading. and future cases.” release said. home, Holcombe and again from the home and The cases in Manatee The Hillsborough another tenant could be began screaming more and Hillsborough counties County case involves an heard discussing what obscenities. Submissions are the first in Florida, as adult with a history of to tell law enforcement, The deputy warned The Lake City Reporter accepts photographs and caption the virus has spread to traveling to Italy, which according to the report. Holcombe to comply, but information to run at the discretion of the editor. If you would dozens of countries after is under a travel warn- They claimed the land- it fell on deaf ears. like to see your organization in the newspaper, send the picture starting in China. The first ing from the Centers lord, without provocation, Holcombe was then and information to the editor: [email protected]. U.S. death from the disease for Disease Control and punched Holcombe in the “escorted to the ground,” was reported Saturday in Prevention because of an face, the report states. according to the report. Washington state. outbreak of the respiratory Holcombe yelled his After Holcombe contin- The Manatee County illness. The Hillsborough version of events to a ued to resist and ignored Lake City Reporter case involves an adult who County patient is isolated deputy. another warning, the dep- HOW TO REACH US ADVERTISING does not have a history and will remain so until uty used a taser to gain Main number . . . . . 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Photos by CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter The Columbia City team poses at school Monday morning. Front row from left: Jaiden Davis, Colten Mitchell, Blake Clements, Cody Maggard, Sydney Agner, Kenzie Medeiros, Addison Pelham. Back row: Mentor Travis Medeiros, Coach Kim Taylor, Weston Sparks, Braxton Cunningham, Xander Satterfield, mentor Jamie Pelham.

mers. They wrote the code to the top.” ROBOTS that governs how the robot “As soon as they said moves and interacts with that, it kind of gave away Continued From 1A the physical world. that we were going to win,” Throughout the school said fifth-grader Braxton year, Students took votes Cunningham. “You had to be like, when making decisions Before that moment, good at all times, because on how to customize the fifth-grader Addison judges could be anywhere,” robot. Pelham had resigned to said fourth-grader Kenzie “You could see them the thought that the team Mederios. “We actually almost as a family coming wouldn’t win anything. have a word that we say to together,” Taylor said. “We didn’t get a single each other if we’re being “The robotics team and the trophy before that, “ she a little too crazy — ‘yeti robotics games are teach- said. “It was really unex- confetti.’” ing these students how to pected.” Phase two involved pre- learn and work together in Now the team prepares senting their robot, Captain real life.” for its next face-off in Cart, to a different panel of During the robot game Texas. The trip is esti- judges. portion of the competition, mated to cost $2,500 per “We actually had some Captain Cook cleared a student. callbacks because they had traffic jam, manipulated a The team is seeking questions about our attach- swing and completed other sponsors from the busi- ments, programming and tasks on the board. ness community to help more about the project,” Fourth-grader Blake fund the trip. Any interest- said fifth-grader Sydney Clements cheered for the ed parties can contact the Agner. team as the robot went to school at 386-758-4850 and Captain Cart started as a work. ask for Taylor, or email her stock robot, and was gradu- Compared to the first directly at taylork@colum- ally modified and upgraded Captain Cart, the robot that secured the Columbia City robotics team’s spot in an two phases of the event, biak12.com over the past six months. international competition in April, rolls across a game board. the students agreed that “It was stressful because this stage was more enjoy- we all had to remember able. our parts,” said fifth-grader “It was a relief for all that Colten Mitchell. “Then we stress we were building got to the robot game and up,” said fifth grader Cody we could actually have fun Maggard. — when I wasn’t dying of There were some road stress.” blocks — the robot didn’t The third round of the perfectly nail an attempt  
 competition tested Captain at crossing a bridge, but       ! Cart’s precision and pro- it came close enough that gramming. the team was still awarded The game was dubbed       some points. the “City Shaper” chal- 

 


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OUR OPINION Keeping them home t’s a heady time for students in Columbia County schools. I The CHS hoops team is in the Final Four, the wrestling team is sending five to state and soon the Columbia City robotics team will be going to Texas to compete on an international level. What a run. They are champs already to have gotten this far and we salute them. There’s lots of talent among us in our young- er residents, but we knew that already. What we still don’t know is how to bring jobs STORY IDEAS here that might make them want to stay home after trade school or college. Yes, we are making a little progress in iso- lated pockets around the county. And yes, we A bag of opened Truvia sleeves know these things don’t happen overnight. ver since I started writing a and then try to put a positive spin Still, we can’t help but wonder how many of newspaper column (six years on it. I do have to say that I steer us will live to see the day when the best and Enow), I’m asked the same clear of the political realm. Nope, brightest of our high school seniors can actu- questions again and again. “How not going there, thank you very ally think seriously about coming home to stay do you come up with new ideas on much. what to write about?” “Do you run A few weeks back, a friend of while they’re still young enough to enjoy it. out of topics?” “What is your inspi- mine brought me over a bag of Tomorrow morning at 8:30 we’ll hear some ration?” “How would you describe goodies which included Satsumas vaguely encouraging news from the Economic your column?” from Grandma’s tree and a ziplock Development Department at the monthly meet- The ideas come to me in droves, bag of opened Truvia sweetener ing of the county econ board, but, as always, so much so that I have to keep a Marlene Kenney sleeves. No explanation, no note. it will be short on specifics and maybe even a list of things I want to write about. [email protected] After she left, I pondered on this Goodness knows I could never ziplock package. Wouldn’t you? At little overblown. remember them all. That’s why closer inspection, I saw that each That, apparently, will have to do for now. lists were invented, right? Who I try to write about life: its ups and packet carried thoughts for the day. do we need to credit for this inven- downs and in-betweens. Everyday Little tidbits like: Sprinkle sweet tion? I tip my hat to them. Mr. living. Subjects that we have all moments into your day; Start your TODAY IN HISTORY or Ms. List Maker, thank you for dealt with. Topics we can share. day with open arms; Trust yourself; making our life a bit easier. Write Stories we can relate. Food for Today is a canvas — color it. There it down and move on. One list thought. must have been 20 sleeves (actually On this date: begets another and another and 22 because I did my due diligence another. The lists go on and on. The ideas come to me and counted them). In 1791, Congress passed a measure taxing distilled The trick is to find your list when I texted Josie and inquired “Are spirits; it was the first internal revenue act in U.S. histo- in droves, so much so that you need it. Because of this, I these story ideas, fortune cookie r y. I have to keep a list of have started keeping my lists in inserts or are you thinking we In 1845, Florida became the 27th state. things I want to write Notes on my phone. This really should start our own game of In 1849, the U.S. Department of the Interior was estab- does help. That is when I can about. Goodness knows Trivial Pursuit?” “Story ideas,” lished. locate my phone. I could never remember she texted back. Not only did I In 1918, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, the Now see, here’s a great exam- love that she thought of me as she Ottoman Empire and Russia signed the Treaty of Brest- them all. That’s why lists ple, I could write a whole article opened her sweetener packets for Litovsk, which ended Russian participation in World War were invented, right? on lists. There’s the to-do list, the her morning coffee but I decided I. (The treaty was rendered moot by the November 1918 honey-do list, the book of lists, I’m always interested to hear how this was a story in itself, A Bag armistice.) the grocery list, movie list, must my readers describe my column. of Opened Truvia Sleeves. How In 1923, Time magazine, founded by Briton Hadden read list and more. It’s as simple After all, you are the audience I aim many are lucky enough to get such and Henry R. Luce, made its debut. as that. for and everyone sees my articles a thoughtful baggy? Thanks J.G., In 1931, “The Star-Spangled Banner” became I write about things that touch a bit differently. If I reach you, I’m you’ve given me “sweetener for the national anthem of the United States as our lives: experiences, observa- ever so thankful. I’ve done my job. thought.” That’s when you know President Herbert Hoover signed a congressional tions, commonalities, facts, lessons, I love when I get suggestions on your friend has your back. resolution. family, friends, a book/movie or articles. “Here’s one for you.” “You In 1943, in London’s East End, 173 people died in a n Marlene Kenney is a retired human a line from either, a song, a mem- should write about…” “I thought crush of bodies at the Bethnal Green tube station, which resources director who lives in Lake City. ory. You name it, there’s always this would be a great article…” was being used as a wartime air raid shelter. She has been a columnist for the past a story attached. Adding a bit of Sometimes it’s subjects they are In 1959, the United States launched the Pioneer 4 four years and has written for several humor helps. Humor in life keeps dealing with, messages they want to spacecraft, which flew by the moon. Comedian Lou publications. She is also an interior us bemused, keeps us entertained, share or political stances. If I write decorator and teaches adult education Costello died in East Los Angeles three days before his keeps us smiling and wanting more. about it, I look at it from their angle classes at UNF. 53rd birthday. n Associated Press Lake City Reporter Records are all that really matter Lake City Reporter ew things in politics are more supposed evolution on abortion Serving Columbia County Since 1874 cynical than a leader’s (or is more unbelievable than that of F prospective leader’s) elev- Donald Trump. TheServing Lake City Columbia Reporter Countyis published Since with 1874 pride enth-hour “conversion” on an issue His decision to speak at this for residents of Columbia and ­surrounding coun‑ that for many of us is simply a mat- year’s March for Life in Washington tiesThe by Lake Community City Reporter Newspapers is published Inc. with pride ter of principle. — the first sitting president to do so forW residentse believe of strong Columbia newspapers and ­surrounding build strong coun ‑ Who can forget President Barack — was not merely unprecedented, tiescommunities by Community —‑“Newspapers Newspapers get Inc. things done!” Obama’s “evolution” on gay mar- it was astonishing. WOure believe primary strong goal isnewspapers to publish ­distinguishedbuild strong and riage? Especially considering how in the communitiesprofitable community —‑“Newspapers-­oriented get newspapers. things done!” Or Sen. Mitt Romney’s flip from years leading up to his seeking to OurThis primary ­mission goal will isbe to accomplished publish ­distinguished through theand pro-choice governor to pro-life pres- Cynthia M. Allen the Republican Party’s nomination, profitable community-­oriented newspapers. idential candidate? [email protected] Trump also self-identified as “pro- teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, A bit closer to home, we have the choice.” integrityThis ­mission and hard will bework. accomplished through the teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, declared evolution of Fort Worth’s did not want to participate in an That was less than four years integrity and hard work. own Rep. Kay Granger on abortion, abortion procedure and undercut ago. Yet Trump is now considered Todd Wilson, Publisher a transformation some voters are existing prohibitions on direct fed- by some to be the “most pro-life Robert Bridges, Editor meeting with skepticism. eral funding for abortion. president in history.” JimTodd Barr, Wilson, Associate Publisher Editor I’ll admit that at first, I did, too. For these and other reasons, the Wonders never cease. SueRobert Brannon, Bridges, Controller Editor As recently as 2007, when she Susan B. Anthony List, a leading Is it possible that Trump’s stance was serving as a campaign surro- nonprofit group whose explicit goal on abortion is anything other than DinkDink NeSmith,NeSmith, PresidentPresident gate for (quite ironically) Romney, is to end abortion in the U.S. by political expediency? Sure. Tom Wood, Chairman Granger called herself a “pro-choice supporting pro-life politicians, has But what is happening in Tom Wood, Chairman Republican.” given Granger an “A” rating. Trump’s mind and heart matters far There must not have been many And just last month, the organiza- less to pro-lifers than what happens Republicans watching that MSNBC tion’s vice president for government in his administration. interview 13 years ago, because affairs, Marilyn Musgrave, called The same should be true for when video of her pro-choice dec- Granger a “pro-life hero.” Granger. LETTERS POLICY laration resurfaced as part of an That’s probably an overstatement. As proof that her conversion aggressive primary challenge from But even a cursory look at her is authentic and not just political, Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly­ written businessman Chris Putnam, many voting record suggests that when Granger should take the lead on and ­double spaced. Letters will be edited for length and conservatives, myself included, it comes to pro-life legislation, pro-life bills, perhaps becoming libel. Letters must be signed and include the writer’s were shocked. Granger is well within the party a co-sponsor of the Born-Alive name, address and ­telephone number for verification. In fairness, that’s because mainstream and has been for years. Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Letters and guest columns are the opinions of the ­writers Granger’s record, at least of late, So what of her purported conver- But to say her past statements largely belies the statement she sion? are disqualifying but Trump’s aren’t and not necessarily those of the Lake City Reporter. made more than a decade ago. Granger insists that at some point (as Putnam seems to be doing), is In 2015, she supported the Defund in the last 13 years, her position just nonsense. BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL Planned Parenthood Act; she voted on abortion changed — “just like We can hope their conversions 32056; or drop off at 180 E. Duval St. downtown.­ “yes” in 2017 for a similar bill. President Trump’s position has are real, but it’s their records that BY FAX: (386) 752-9400. Last year, she opposed the changed,” she told a Republican matter. BY EMAIL: [email protected] Equality Act, which among other forum earlier this month. things, would deny conscience pro- Her invocation of Trump was n Cynthia M. Allen is a columnist for the tections to health care workers who shrewd because no political leader’s Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Lake City Reporter Story ideas?

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BOYS BASKETBALL Columbia coach Steve Not just a football school Faulkner reacts as his Faulkner has made basketball matter at CHS with run to Final Four. team closes out a victory By JORDAN KROEGER 1-6A final. When Faulkner first took over Daytona [email protected] COLUMBIA VS. DILLARD over in the 2014-15 season, his goal Beach was simple and it was to make bas- Mainland in WHEN: Thursday at 6 p.m. ketball matter at Columbia High Football has always come first at Friday night’s WHERE: RP Funding Center School. Columbia. Region 1-6A in Lakeland He’s finally done that but it wasn’t final. The Aside from the softball team’s state easy. The Tigers missed the play- TICKETS: $13 win sent championship in 2013, football has offs the first three seasons under reigned supreme. Columbia’s been a Faulkner before finally making it in the Tigers football school — simple as that. best in the state, leading the Tigers 2018, only to get ousted in the first to their first Well, not anymore. to their First Final Four since 1968 round by Englewood. Final Four Steve Faulkner has turned his with a 70-65 win over Daytona Beach since 1968. basketball program into one of the Mainland in Friday night’s Region CHS continued on 10A BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter

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COURTESY Columbia tied a school record over the weekend with five state qualifiers at the Region 1-2A Tournament. Pictured are assistant coach Steve Abbott, assistant coach Gary McGuigan, Jaycob Jones, Ian McGuigan, Matthew Smith, Brett Millard, head coach Pete Whittington, Alex McGuigan and assistant coach Doug David. Tigers tie a program record with five state qualifiers at the Region 1-6A Tournament By JORDAN KROEGER record for most state qualifiers to continue his stellar season regional champs, but Ian fell in Millard (106) and Jones (285), [email protected] with five after their performances in the 138-pound weight class. the 132 finals to Mosley’s Nick meanwhile, both battled back to this past weekend at the Region McGuigan now heads to the Class Hejke by a point after getting place third. 1-A Tournament. 2A state meet this Friday and pinned by him in the district “They had to battle tough. It’s been one of the best seasons Just like a week, Alex Saturday in Kissimmee along- finals, while Smith was beaten Everybody had tough matches,” in recent memory for Columbia. McGuigan led the way, following side his twin brother Ian, Brett in the 152 by Fletcher’s Joel Columbia coach Pete Whittington The Tigers won their first dis- his district title over Mosley’s Millard, Matthew “Obie” Smith Rodriguez, who also won the said. trict title in nearly 30 years last Jaylan Griffin by beating Griffin and Jaycob Jones. duo’s first meeting this season at week. Now they’ve tied a school again for a regional championship Columbia nearly had two more the Hurricane Cup Duals. WRESTLING continued on 10A

PREP BASEBALL NFL Columbia Ngakoue no longer wants falls to to re-sign with Jaguars Santa Fe Move could force walked away from football the past 12 years. Coughlin From staff reports in May, leaving about $10 was considered the main Jacksonville to use million on the table, and star problem the past three sea- the franchise tag. cornerback Jalen Ramsey sons, so much so that the Despite a 2-hitter from forced a trade in October. NFL Players Association Ty Wehinger, Columbia fell By MARK LONG Ngakoue announced his took a public swipe at the to Santa Fe 2-1 on the road desire to play elsewhere via 73-year-old former coach and Saturday afternoon. Associated Press social media, a move that two-time Super Bowl winner Kade Jackson drove could force Jacksonville to with the New York Giants. in Lance Minson for the JACKSONVILLE — place the franchise tag on The NFLPA said in Tigers’ lone run. Columbia Firing unbending taskmas- the 24-year-old disgruntled December that more than fell to 2-2 while Santa Fe ter Tom Coughlin was sup- 25% of player grievances improved to 3-2. defender and trade him. posed to alleviate concerns filed in the past two years The Tigers host Forest “The Jaguars are aware some Jacksonville Jaguars I no longer have interest have been against the on tonight at 7 p.m. in their Jaguars. The union’s take: district opener. had about playing for the in signing a long-term oft-mismanaged franchise. contract in Jacksonville,” “You as players may want It clearly didn’t work. Ngakoue posted on Twitter to consider this when you SOFTBALL have a chance to select Fort White lost to Standout defensive end and Instagram. “Duval, I Yannick Ngakoue said love you and gave you guys your next club.” Lafayette 16-1 in three Owner Shad Khan fired Monday he no longer wants everything I got. I’m thank- innings in District 6-1A Coughlin two days later, to sign a long-term deal ful for the journey and look action at home Monday setting off a celebration in HARRY AARON/Getty Images/TNS with the Jaguars, becoming forward to continuing my night. Jacksonville’s locker room. Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick the third Pro Bowler in less career elsewhere.” The Lady Indians (0-4, Coughlin was the primary Ngakoue charges onto the field prior to a game than a year to essentially 0-4) host Chiefland tonight It has to be a troubling target of Ramsey’s angst, at 7 p.m. The Lady Hornets against the New Orleans Saints at TIAA Bank Field give up on the team. trend for the Jaguars, who improved to 4-2 and 2-0. on Oct. 13, 2019 in Jacksonville. Linebacker Telvin Smith have one winning season in NGAKOUE continued on 10A 6A TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER SCOREBOARD IN THE PITS TV LISTINGS MEN’S COLLEGE NBA Bowman makes case to BASKETBALL Today EASTERN CONFERENCE COLLEGE BASEBALL Atlantic Division Associated Press Top 25 3 p.m. W L Pct GB Record Pts Prv keep his Hendrick ride ACCN — North Carolina (Greensboro) at Toronto 42 18 .700 — 1. Kansas (64) 26-3 1600 1 North Carolina Boston 41 18 .695 ½ 2. Gonzaga 29-2 1514 3 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) Philadelphia 37 24 .607 5½ By JENNA FRYER 3. Dayton 27-2 1453 4 6:30 p.m. Brooklyn 26 33 .441 15½ Associated Press 4. Baylor 25-3 1395 2 SECN — Mississippi State at South New York 19 42 .311 23½ 5. San Diego St. 28-1 1375 5 Carolina Southeast Division 6. Kentucky 24-5 1253 8 7 p.m. W L Pct GB 7. Florida St. 24-5 1164 6 HARLOTTE, N.C. — ACCN — Wake Forest at North Carolina Miami 39 22 .639 — 8. Seton Hall 21-7 1145 13 There is a strong crop BTN — Maryland at Rutgers Orlando 27 34 .443 12 9. Maryland 23-6 1040 9 of drivers headed into ESPN — Michigan State at Penn State Washington 22 37 .373 16 C 10. Louisville 24-6 947 11 ESPN2 — Syracuse at Boston College Charlotte 21 39 .350 17½ free agency this summer 11. Creighton 22-7 842 10 ESPNU — Cincinnati at South Florida Atlanta 19 44 .302 21 12. Duke 23-6 812 7 and Alex Bowman has hard- 7:30 p.m. Central Division 13. Oregon 22-7 802 14 ly been at the top of the list. CBSSN — Ohio at Akron W L Pct GB 14. Villanova 22-7 779 12 Brad Keselowski is a for- 8 p.m. x-Milwaukee 52 9 .852 — 15. BYU 24-7 756 17 FS1 — Marquette at DePaul Indiana 36 24 .600 15½ mer Cup Series champion, 16. Michigan St. 20-9 726 24 8:30 p.m. Chicago 20 40 .333 31½ 17. Auburn 24-5 575 15 Kyle Larson is considered SECN — Vanderbilt at Alabama Detroit 20 42 .323 32½ 18. Iowa 20-9 492 18 the future of NASCAR and 9 p.m. Cleveland 17 44 .279 35 19. Ohio St. 20-9 489 23 Ryan Blaney is poised for a BTN — Purdue at Iowa WESTERN CONFERENCE 20. Penn St. 21-8 367 16 ESPN — Tennessee at Kentucky Southwest Division breakout season. Erik Jones MEG OLIPHANT/TNS 21. Houston 22-7 265 25 ESPN2 — Texas at Oklahoma W L Pct GB is determined not to be the 22. Virginia 21-7 219 - Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Cincinnati Chevrolet, ESPNU — West Virginia at Iowa State Houston 39 21 .650 — 23. Illinois 20-9 208 - lowest-performing driver MLB BASEBALL Dallas 37 24 .607 2½ races in the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at 24. Wisconsin 19-10 179 - at Joe Gibbs Racing, while 1 p.m. Memphis 30 31 .492 9½ Auto Club Speedway on Sunday, in Fontana, Calif. 25. Michigan 18-11 94 19 ESPN — Spring Training: Boston vs. NY New Orleans 26 34 .433 13 Corey LaJoie is among a Others receiving votes: Butler 68, UCLA 54, Yankees, Tampa, Fla. San Antonio 25 33 .431 13 handful of young drivers gle to keep that seat con- to working hard to try to Stephen F Austin 47, ETSU 31, West Virginia NBA BASKETBALL Northwest Division 22, Providence 17, Colorado 13, Marquette desperate for a chance to sidering how many drivers improve the body, that put a 7:30 p.m. W L Pct GB 12, Arizona 9, Texas Tech 9, N Iowa 4, drive competitive cars. will be available at the end sense of morale throughout TNT — Brooklyn at Boston Denver 41 19 .683 — Oklahoma 4, Stanford 4, Arizona St 4, Wichita Bowman used to be in of the season. Hendrick the whole shop, throughout 10 p.m. Utah 38 22 .633 3 St. 2, Saint Mary’s (Cal) 2, LSU 2, New Mexico TNT — Philadelphia at LA Lakers Oklahoma City 37 23 .617 4 LaJoie’s situation, a group already needs a driver to the whole team, a lot of St. 2, Southern Cal 1, Belmont 1, Vermont 1. NHL HOCKEY Portland 27 35 .435 15 of second- and third-tier replace seven-time champi- positive attitudes toward it,” 7:30 p.m. Minnesota 17 42 .288 23½ Monday’s Top 25 Games drivers routinely passed on Jimmie Johnson when said crew chief Greg Ives. NBCSN — Boston at Tampa Bay Pacific Division No. 12 Duke 88, N.C. St. 69 over by the top teams. he steps back from a full “We need to take that posi- SOCCER (MEN’S) W L Pct GB No. 4 Baylor vs. Texas Tech, 9 p.m. 2:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers 46 13 .780 — They settle for underfund- schedule. tive momentum of the hard Today’s Top 25 Games ESPNU — DFB-Pokal: Bayern Munich at L.A. Clippers 41 19 .683 5½ ed teams, often have to So Bowman opened the work Chevy put in and we No. 9 Maryland at Rutgers, 7 p.m. Schalke 04, Quarterfinal Sacramento 26 34 .433 20½ No. 16 Michigan St. at No. 20 Penn St., 7 p.m. bring their own sponsor- year determined not to needed to put that to results TENNIS Phoenix 24 37 .393 23 No. 6 Kentucky vs. Tennessee, 9 p.m. ship, don’t make much of lose the No. 88. on the racetrack, whether it 5 a.m. Golden State 13 48 .213 34 No. 18 Iowa vs. Purdue, 9 p.m. was top 10, top 5’s.” TENNIS — ATP/WTA: Open 6ème Sens, x-clinched playoff spot a salary and never have a He qualified second for Early Rounds fair shot to win each week. the Daytona 500, might Running well early in the 6 a.m. NHL Monday’s Games “Every year is a contract have had a chance to win season is the boost Ives TENNIS — ATP/WTA: Open 6ème Sens, Utah 126, Cleveland 113 year. Every year of my life last week at Las Vegas if not needs for his driver and EASTERN CONFERENCE Early Rounds Portland 130, Orlando 107 for a late caution and then crew. The struggle with the 11 a.m. Atlantic Division New York 125, Houston 123 in the Cup Series has been TENNIS — WTA: Lyon-WTA, Monterrey- GP W L OT Pts Memphis 127, Atlanta 88 a contract year,” Bowman finally made his way to victo- Camaro since 2017, plus the WTA Boston 66 41 13 12 94 Miami 105, Milwaukee 89 said. “I’ve had contracts and ry lane Sunday in California retirements of Jeff Gordon 3 p.m. Tampa Bay 65 41 19 5 87 Dallas at Chicago, 8 p.m. two weeks before Daytona with a dominating run. and Earnhardt, knocked Toronto 66 35 23 8 78 TENNIS — WTA: Abierto GNP Seguros, Indiana at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. read a tweet that said I’m It was Bowman’s second Hendrick Motorsports Early Rounds Florida 66 33 26 7 73 Today’s Games 8 p.m. Montreal 67 30 28 9 69 San Antonio at Charlotte, 7 p.m. not going to Daytona.” career Cup victory in 156 down a peg. While Joe TENNIS — WTA: Abierto GNP Seguros, Buffalo 65 29 28 8 66 Brooklyn at Boston, 7:30 p.m. His break came in 2016 starts, both in the Hendrick Gibbs Racing won a record Early Rounds Ottawa 66 23 31 12 58 L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. when the 22-year-old took Chevrolet, and first opportu- 19 races last season and the 6 a.m. (Wednesday) Detroit 68 15 48 5 35 Minnesota at New Orleans, 8 p.m. his first big step away nity to convince his boss he title, Hendrick drivers won TENNIS — ATP/WTA: Open 6ème Sens, Metropolitan Division Golden State at Denver, 9 p.m. Early Rounds GP W L OT Pts Toronto at Phoenix, 9 p.m. from driving bad race cars. wants to keep his seat. just four races and three Washington 65 40 19 6 86 Philadelphia at L.A. Lakers, 10 p.m. Bowman patched together “Hendrick Motorsports were by Chase Elliott. WOMEN’S COLLEGE Philadelphia 65 38 20 7 83 Washington at Sacramento, 10 p.m. nine Xfinity Series races is where I want to be. It’s “It’s great to have the Pittsburgh 64 37 21 6 80 with Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s where I want to stay for win, but continuously BASKETBALL N.Y. Islanders 64 35 21 8 78 Columbus 67 32 21 14 78 McCollum, Trent help team and was available the rest of my career,” building that momentum is Associated Press Top 25 Carolina 64 35 24 5 75 Blazers rout Magic when Earnhardt was side- Bowman said. “There’s something that is needed Record Pts Prv N.Y. Rangers 65 35 26 4 74 lined for a long portion of a lot of outside pressure. in the shop environment,” 1. South Carolina (27) 29-1 747 1 New Jersey 65 26 27 12 64 ORLANDO (AP) — C.J. McCollum that season with lingering There’s a lot of pressure Ives said. “It’s needed when 2. Baylor (2) 27-1 713 2 WESTERN CONFERENCE scored 41 points and Gary Trent Jr. added the guys turn on the TV 3. Oregon (1) 28-2 700 3 Central Division 24 to help the Portland Trail Blazers run effects from multiple from myself. I just want to 4. Louisville 27-3 641 5 GP W L OT Pts away from the Orlando Magic 130-107 on concussions. Hendrick win races. That’s all there is and they see the racing we 5. UConn 25-3 618 6 St. Louis 66 39 17 10 88 Monday night. Motorsports called to it. When I come here and had and their product was 6. Maryland 25-4 615 7 Colorado 65 40 18 7 87 Hassan Whiteside had 16 points and Bowman for 10 of those don’t run well and people on the racetrack competing. 7. Stanford 25-5 550 4 Dallas 65 37 21 7 81 13 rebounds and Trevor Ariza scored 11 races and he grabbed the think I look mad or upset or It’s a totally different vibe, 8. UCLA 25-4 541 9 Nashville 64 32 24 8 72 as the Blazers ended a 3-game losing 9. Mississippi St. 25-5 489 10 Winnipeg 67 33 28 6 72 streak by outscoring Orlando 38-19 in first pole of his career and I’m not friendly, you’re dang totally different feeling.” 10. NC State 25-4 459 8 Minnesota 65 32 26 7 71 the final period. notched three top-10 fin- right, I want to win races. I Does the early season 11. Northwestern 26-3 450 14 Chicago 65 29 28 8 66 Nikola Vucevic led Orlando with 30 ishes as a substitute. don’t like running bad.” win give Bowman any 12. Gonzaga 28-2 447 11 Pacific Division points and 11 rebounds. Terrence Ross Bowman again refused The victory locked leverage in contract talks 13. Arizona 23-6 372 13 GP W L OT Pts scored 23 points, but the Magic struggled 14. Oregon St. 22-8 331 17 Vegas 67 36 23 8 80 offensively in the final period, hitting just slow cars all of 2017. He Bowman into the 16-driv- with Hendrick? 15. Texas A&M 22-7 293 12 Edmonton 65 34 23 8 76 six of 21 shots. The 130 points tied a sea- ran just three times all year er playoff field just three Ives answered for him: 16. Kentucky 21-7 259 15 Calgary 67 34 26 7 75 son-high for points allowed by the Magic. — one Truck Series race, weeks into the season. “No, he’s going to need 17. South Dakota 27-2 254 20 Vancouver 65 34 25 6 74 twice in the Xfinity Series He is the first Hendrick multiple wins, so we’re 18. DePaul 25-5 247 16 Arizona 67 32 27 8 72 19. Iowa 23-6 232 18 San Jose 65 28 33 4 60 Knicks hire longtime and nothing at all in Cup — driver to win this year and going to work on that.” 20. Indiana 23-7 211 22 Anaheim 65 26 31 8 60 player agent Leon Rose and practiced his craft on the first to win in the new Bowman laughed at his 21. Princeton 24-1 153 23 Los Angeles 66 25 35 6 56 simulators while waiting to Chevrolet Camaro. The car crew chief, then admitted 22. Florida St. 22-7 142 19 NEW YORK (AP) — Leon Rose has be considered for a seat in struggled through two sea- there is more work to be 23. Missouri St. 24-4 104 21 Monday’s Games spent years as one of the NBA’s most 24. Arizona St. 20-10 75 24 Colorado 2, Detroit 1 powerful agents. a car that can actually win. sons after its introduction done the next 33 weeks. 25. Arkansas 22-7 44 - Edmonton at Nashville, 8 p.m. Now he will try to turn around one of His plan worked to per- and Chevrolet was shut “I’m as motivated as ever, Others receiving votes: Duke 16, Today’s Games its weakest franchises. fection when Earnhardt out of the championship doing everything I can to Rutgers 10, Old Dominion 7, Cent Montreal at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. The New York Knicks hired Rose as retired after the 2017 finale both years. NASCAR try to be the best on and off Michigan 7, TCU 6, Virginia Tech Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. their president Monday, hoping he can the racetrack as I can be,” 4, Marquette 4, James Madison 2, St. Louis at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. sign and draft the kind of dominant play- season and Rick Hendrick allowed the manufacturer Tennessee 2, Texas 2, LSU 2, Florida Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. ers he’s been representing. gave Bowman the No. 88 to make changes prior to he said. “Hopefully we can Gulf Coast 1. Buffalo at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Rose is taking over a team headed Chevrolet. this season and Bowman make that happen. It is a Nashville at Minnesota, 8 p.m. toward its seventh straight season out of But going into the final led three Camaros in the contract year, but honestly Monday’s Top 25 Games Anaheim at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. the playoffs. But teams such as Golden State year of a three-year con- top four at California. every year of my career has No. 5 UConn 80, South Florida 39 Edmonton at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. and the Lakers have found success handing Today’s Top 25 Games New Jersey at Vegas, 10 p.m. their basketball operations to an agent and tract, Bowman understood “When Chevrolet said been a contract year, so it’s No games scheduled Toronto at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. the Knicks believe he can do the same. it was going to be a strug- they’re going to commit not much different.” TUESDAY EVENING MARCH 3, 2020 Comcast Dish DirecTV 6 PM 6:30 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 3-ABC 3 - - TV20 News ABC World News Ent. Tonight Inside Edition (N) Super Tuesday: Your Voice Your Vote 2020 (N) (Live) Å News at 11 Jimmy Kimmel 4-IND 4 4 4 News4JAX at 6PM News4JAX Ent. 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DILBERT DEAR ABBY Sexual assault victim still seeks closure after 50 years DEAR ABBY: Fifty years I’m 19 years older than ago, at the age of 17, I was she is. She also is in great raped by a high school health and has a fun-loving classmate. At the time, I personality. We look like BABY BLUES was living in an apartment sisters and have fun together with a friend, “Becky.” She wherever we go. However, and three male classmates I don’t want her to call me witnessed the attack, stood “Mom” while we are out in by and did nothing. (They public places. Can I ask her were drunk.) Abigail Van Buren not to call me that? I never reported the www.dearabby.com She is stubborn and always assault because I was scared, has been, but I love her and should I let sleeping dogs lie? embarrassed and ashamed. want her around while I’m -- ASSAULTED IN IDAHO No one ever spoke about it, traveling, rather than friends. DEAR ASSAULTED: and Becky and I went our She’s single, but I’m not. My Before deciding whether separate ways. I eventually husband can’t go because of to confront these people married, moved away from health issues. after 50 years or let sleeping my hometown and tried to I need my daughter to BLONDIE dogs lie, what I think you put the incident behind me. go with me. Can you give should do is discuss what Fifteen years ago, I moved me some ideas on how to happened with a licensed back and married a local approach her to not call me therapist, specifically one man. I see all those people “Mom” in public? What if who works with patients frequently around town, she refuses to go with me? who have PTSD. Whereas a which reminds me of that -- ONE STIPULATION IN half-century ago there was terrible night. I don’t think THE SOUTH a tendency to blame the it’s fair that I have had to DEAR STIPULATION: victims of sexual assault, we live with this for 50 years I can’t help but wonder why have come a long way since while the others appear to not being called “Mom” is so then, and help is available for have forgotten and gone important to you. I have read you if you’re willing to get it. on their merry way. None your letter several times, and A way to find help in of them ever apologized or I’m struck by the fact that BEETLE BAILEY making this important acknowledged their part in it’s all about YOU and what decision would be to contact the attack. I remember it as YOU want. Your daughter RAINN (rainn.org). The vividly as if it were last week. is long past 21, and I’m toll-free phone number is I would like to confront sure she can make her own 800-656-4673. RAINN is the those involved. A friend decisions. You can ask her free, confidential national suggested I privately not to call you “Mom,” but sexual assault hotline, and it’s confront my attacker. I whether she will agree and available 24/7. believe calling out these won’t forget to not address DEAR ABBY: I’m a people will give me peace you that way is anyone’s beautiful 77-year-old woman of mind. My husband and I guess. Old habits die hard. in excellent health who has are planning to move out of fun traveling internationally. the area, so I will never have I will soon be taking my ■ to see any of them again. Write Dear Abby at HAGAR THE HORRIBLE oldest daughter to Europe at www.DearAbby.com or Should I confront all of my expense because I want a P.O. Box 69440, them or just my attacker? Or companion. Los Angeles, CA 90069. 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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR 111 Suwannee Ave SW/Post             COLUMBIA COUNTY, Office Box 1290    FLORIDA PROBATE DIVI- Branford, FL 32008 SION (386) 935-2171(Fax) 386-935- 101 SW Hummingbird Gln 3/2, NEW 1,232 SqFt 3BR/2BA mfg PUBLISHER'S NOTE IN RE: ESTATE OF 2577 CH/A, Lg yard. Brick. 2 car home w/open floor plan & All real estate advertising in this Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- MITCHELL DEWAYNE TILL- Personal Representative garage. $1200/mo. $1250 dep. kitchen island on 1-acre corner newspaper is subject to the fair 0237 7+ acre parcel, paved MAN, DONALD LEWIS $250 pet fee. 386-365-8543. lot $119,500 MLS106177 housing act which makes it ille- road. Easy acc to Lake File No. 19000273CPAXMX 3724 Yuma Street NW Country Setting. 4BR/2BA on Daniel Crapps 386-755-5110. gal to advertise "any prefer- City/Live Oak. In Wellborn ence, limitation, or discrimina- area. $69,000. MLS#106331 Division Washington DC 20016 2ac, 2 car port, appliances in- LIVE OAK BEAUTIFUL 1,493 Deceased. cluded, $1100/mo $600/dep. tion based on race, color, reli- SqFt 3BR/2BA Mfg hm w/large gion, sex, disability, familial sta- NOTICE TO CREDITORS 564634 386-867-0849. deck on1.64 acres, newer A/C, Great Loc for Res. Hms or Du- The administration of the estate February 25, 2020 tus or national origin; or any in- plexes. Seller is Buil/Dev and    well & septicMLS106194 Daniel tention to make such prefer- of MITCHELL DEWAYNE TILL- March 3, 2020 Crapps 386-755-5110. can build to suit! In the permit- MAN, deceased, whose date of ence, limitation or discrimina- ting process. Crystal Harvey death was May 12, 2019, is    tion." Familial status includes 904-553-1877. MLS #106346 3BR/1.5BA Fenced backyard Poole Realty MINDY WILKI- pending in the Circuit Court for   SON 386-209-7658 4/3, 2,300+ children under the age of 18 liv- COLUMBIA County, Florida, w/shed. All appliances + W/D. ing with parents or legal custo- $125,000. 386-719-2375. Lvms sq.ft. Hom w.fireplace. All of Probate Division, the address this on almost 10 acres. dians, pregnant women and VERY affordable Tree Trim- people securing custody of chil- of which is P.O. Box 2069, 3BR/2BA. Appliances includ- MLS#106279. $195,000. Lake City, Florida 32056. The ming & Removal. Serving dren under the age of 18. This Buy It • Sell It • Find It ed! Move in Ready! Great Lo- newspaper will not knowingly Lake City Reporter names and addresses of the Columbia and all surrounding cation. Owner Financing. Priced to Sell. AS IS. 3 BR/2B. personal representative and the counties. 352-222-2617. Fenced b.y., split plan. accept any advertising for real $139,900, 5k DOWN. estate which is in violation of personal representative's attor- $1184/mo 1555 SW Ironwood Screened back porch, private CLASSIFIEDS ney are set forth below.  b.y. $182,900. Elaine Tolar the law. Our readers are here- Dr, 352-215-1018 by informed that all dwellings All creditors of the decedent LandOwnerFinancing.com 386-365-1548. MLS #106321. and other persons having advertised in this newspaper claims or demands against Payroll administrator position Five Ash Forest New Model! Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- are available on an equal op- decedent's estate on whom a with duties responsible for the Gorgeous 2020 Town Home 0237 Exceptional 3 bedroom portunity basis. To complain of copy of this notice is required to timely and accurate delivery of 2/2 w/den. Tank pkg. Carport, home. Lg screened back porch. discrimination call HUD toll free Split fl pl, full fenced back yard. at 1-800-669-9777, the toll free EASY be served must file their claims payroll and related services in- shed and Screen room. Call for with this court ON OR BEFORE cluding recordkeeping and re- appointment. 386-303-2491 $145,000. MLS#106364 telephone number to the hear- ing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. AND CONVENIENT THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS porting. Five years of experi- Poole Realty AMANDA SENEA AFTER THE TIME OF THE ence processing multi-state Five Ash Forest, Now Avail- able! Beautiful 2018 Destiny 386-249-1640 3/2 Home, hardy Look at what you can do FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS payroll in a diverse organization siding, vinyl plank flooring. Will   NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER with thorough knowledge of with open floorplan. Fpl, Fully furn. Garage, patio. Call for be finished by February.    THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A payroll and accounting prac- MLS#106366. $189,900 ONLINE COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON tices and principles. Certified appt. 386-303-2491. THEM. Payroll Professional (CPP) des- 4BR/3B Formal LR/DR Break- PRIVATE SETTING! 3BR/3BA All other creditors of the dece- ignation preferred. fast nook, wood burning FP. 1,944 SqFt mfg hm w/FP, new- 4 acres Wellborn. Secluded GO dent and other persons having Please apply at Owners suite. $229,900. Elaine er appl/heat pump + wkshp, 10 country setting. Nice neighbor- TO www.lakecityreporter.com claims or demands against www.andersoncolumbia.com. Tolar 386-365-1548. MLS fenced ac. 89,000 MLS106380 hood. Owner Financing! NO Click FORMS & SUBMISSIONS decedent's estate must file their #101204. Daniel Crapps 386-755-5110. DOWN! $29,900. $307/mo 352- claims with this court WITHIN 3   215-1018. NEWLY Remodeled 3BR/3BA Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- MONTHS AFTER THE DATE home w/fireplace, spacious www.LandOwnerFinancing.com ❑ Anniversary Announcement OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION 0237 4/3 + 2 half baths. 25+ open floor plan, like new. acre W. side of Alligator Lake OF THIS NOTICE. PUBLISHER'S NOTE $299,500 MLS102163 Daniel ❑ Birth Announcement ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED w/southern gardens. $649,000. 4.5 acres on Lake Jeffrey Rd, All Yard Sale Ads Crapps 386-755-5110. gorgeous oaks, great area, site WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS Must be Pre-Paid. MLS#106386 ❑ Change of Address SET FORTH IN FLORIDA Hallmark Real Estate Koby built homes only. Owner Fi- Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- nancing! NO DOWN! $49,900. ❑ STATUTES SECTION 733.702    Adams (386) 623-7840. Now 0237 3/2 split, MBR/BA w/gar- Delivery Issues or Concerns WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. Reduced! $145,900. $513/mo 352-215-1018.   den tub, walk-in shower, out- www.LandOwnerFinancing.com ❑ NOTWITHSTANDING THE MLS#102205. 2 story brick, es- door kit. spa and fire pit and Engagement Announcement TIME PERIODS SET FORTH tablished neighborhood. more!. $99,900. MLS#106462 ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED Poole Realty ANITA HANDY ❑ Give a gift subscription Registered Brangus Bulls 1-3 Poole Realty CALL GLENDA TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE Poole Realty JENNA RUFF 386-208-5877 40.46-acre years old, certified, gentle, MCCALL AT 386-208-5244 ❑ Letter to the Editor AFTER THE DECEDENT'S SITE BUILT 3/2 Sector security 386-249-4830 1.5 acres. Stein- Serene property with plenty of DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. ready to breed. $2000-$2500. nature/peace/quiet.MLS#10549 352-215-1018. system, 8 cameras, 8x16 front hatchee 3/2 home fresh coat of ❑ News Tips The date of first publication of porch, MLS#104387. $105,000. paint and more. MLS#106488. 8. $187,000. this notice is .    $215,000. ❑ Obituary Form Attorney for Personal Repre- 3/2 Kitchen allows for cooking Beautiful 4 acre Res lot, Rolling     Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- sentative: & conversations from both Oaks S/D. Cleared/fenced. ❑ Place a Classified Ad RODOLFO SUAREZ, JR., sides. Must see! $139,900. 0237 3/2 brick, sun room. Corner lot! Site built only. ESQ. Elaine Tolar 386-365-1548 ML- barn/workshop, tack room, ❑ DR Table, $175; Coffee tbl w/2 $43,000. Crystal Harvey 904- Submit an Event to the Calendar Attorney S105645. garage, equip bay, loft storage. 553-1877. MLS105676 Florida Bar Number: 013201 end tbls, $150; Reclg couch & Wellborn Area! 60+ ac w/ma- $275,000. MLS#106527 ❑ Vacation Delivery Service 2950 SW 27 Avenue, Ste. 100 chair, $150; TV stand, $50; Full ture pines, oaks & pasture. Country Rivers Realty, LLC Country Rivers Realty, LLC MIAMI, FL 33133 Bed, $50. All good cond. Call New manuf. hm. Priv. Wildlife. ❑ Wedding Announcement Telephone: (305) 448-4244 for details 215-767-4447. 497-3305 MLS106585 New 497-3305 MLS106133 Santa $275,000; Sherry Ratliff 386- Paint! Great Location! 3/2 pas- Fe riverfront, 1.76 ac, cool wa- E-Mail: 365-8414 MLS105739 [email protected]  ture, lg oaks, 2.48 Acres, com- ters of the Ichetucknee, Lake City Reporter Personal Representative: Country Rivers Realty, LLC pletely fenced . $139,999. $99,900. LEANNA LOUISE WARD 497-3305 MLS105777 Cabin 7246 Farm Loop Path 2009 BMW for sale. Cash only. on 1 Ac. Cust 3/2 log hm. Mst- Sunset Beach, North Carolina $6500/OBO. 165K mls. 386- BR up and priv loft. Walk to 28468 984-0966. Ichetucknee Sp. $165,000. Poole Realty VICKI PRICKITT 556218    AT 386-590-1402. Immaculate March 3, 10, 2020    3/2 DWMH, 1AC, paved road, A/C only 3 yrs old. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MLS#105842. $105,000. THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIR- Cows for Sale, 10 head, all CUIT, bred, some with calves, $7,500 SPACIOUS Well-maintained IN AND FOR COLUMBIA for all. Can delv. 352-575-7498. 2,192 SQFT 4BR/2BA brick COUNTY, FLORIDA home, Lg MstSuite & kitchen. PROBATE DIVISION PUBLISHER'S NOTE $219,900. MLS105970 Daniel IN RE: THE ESTATE OF Florida Law 828.29 requires Crapps 386-755-5110. File Number: 20-08-CP dogs and cats being sold to be Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- JUDITH M. LEWIS, at least 8 weeks old and have a 0237 4/3.5, fpl, updated kit, DR, Deceased. health certificate from a li- ingr pool, metal bldg/ w/wkshp NOTICE TO CREDITORS censed veterinarian document- plus rm for perfect "man cave". The administration of the estate ing they have mandatory shots $270,000. MLS#106077 of JUDITH M. LEWIS, de- and are free from intestinal and ceased, whose date of death external parasites. Many Hallmark Real Estate Koby was December 25, 2019, is species of wildlife must be li- Adams (386) 623-7840 pending in the Circuit Court for censed by Florida Fish and $245,000 MLS106105 Two-Sto- Columbia County, Florida, Pro- Wildlife. If you are unsure, con- ry Dream Home! 3BR/3BA. bate Division, the address of tact the local office for informa- Detached 2-story garage. which is 173 NE Hernando Ave, tion. Hallmark Real Estate Janet Lake City, FL 32055. The Creel (386) 719-0382. names and addresses of the    $294,500. MLS106142. 3/2 personal representative and the     brick home on an oversized lot personal representatives' attor- in golf course community neys are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent Want to buy cattle. All kinds GORGEOUS 5.7 ac and other persons having 352-339-3018 fenced/gated lot,Blackberry claims or demands against Farms, lake view of Hancock decedent's estate on whom a Wanted to lease pasture for Lake $119,500 MLS106147 copy of this notice is required to cattle. 352-339-3018 Daniel Crapps 386-755-5110. be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- 8QVFUDPEOHWKHVH-XPEOHV TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER RQHOHWWHUWRHDFKVTXDUH THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A to form four ordinary words. COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON

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The Associated Press By Scott Gleeson MOSCOW — Russia’s USA TODAY track and field federa- tion says it has admitted Three-time Olym- wrongdoing after being pic gold medalist Aly accused of supplying Raisman said USA Gym- fake documents to give nastics is involved in a a top athlete an alibi for “cover-up” and blasted missing drug testing. the organization’s pro- Ahead of the Olym- posed settlement that pics, the admission absolves officials of lia- could help end a stand- bility for former doctor off between Russian Larry Nassar’s sexual track officials and their abuse of numerous counterparts at World gymnasts. Athletics. A scheme “It’s honestly offen- allowing top Russians sive,” Raisman told to compete interna- NBC’s “Today” on tionally as neutral Monday. “It’s devas- athletes is currently tating. It’s incredibly frozen, leaving them in draining. USA Gym- limbo. nastics, United States Russia has been Olympic Committee — suspended by World they refused to take any Athletics since 2015 accountabilitytoaddress over widespread the issue, to figure out doping, and was threat- what went wrong. ened with expulsion “I am heartbroken that after the federation and this is still going on.” seven individuals were In this Feb. 18 photo, a man wearing a mask takes pictures of the mascots for the Tokyo 2020 USA Gymnastics charged over the docu- Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo. The spreading virus from China has put the Tokyo Olympics at has proposed a $215 ments in November. risk. The Olympics are to open on July 24 - less than five months away. IOC President Thomas Bach million settlement to The case relates declined to speculate about a postponement or cancellation. [JAE C. HONG/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] compensate victims, to high jumper Danil with payments based on Lysenko, who was where the abuse hap- charged by the Ath- pened. As part of the letics Integrity Unit in settlement, former USA 2018 with repeatedly Q&A: Tokyo Olympics Gymnastics CEO Steve failing to be available Penny, former national for drug testing. The team coordinators federation, known as Martha and Béla Károlyi, RusAF, allegedly helped and the coronavirus andtheU.S.Olympicand him file forged docu- Paralympic Committee ments purporting to be By Stephen Wade 14-member board along with teams and athletes are out would be absolved from from a medical clinic. The Associated Press Bach made the big decisions. of China and training else- liabilityinthesettlement. New federation There could be changes to where: the table tennis team “It shows they don’t president Yevgeny TOKYO — The spread- the torch relay, which is set is in Qatar, the women’s care,” Raisman said. Yurchenko said in a ing virus from China has to open March 26 in Fuku- basketball team is in Croatia, “They’re just trying to statement, “I have fully been reported in more than shima prefecture, northeast and wrestlers are in Serbia. push it under the rug accepted the charges” 60 countries and puts the of Tokyo. The event is heav- “We have managed to and hoping people will against the federation Tokyo Olympics at risk. The ily sponsored by Coca-Cola move qualification com- forget about it when “related to the actions Olympics are to open on July and Toyota. It might face petitions and tournaments they watch the Olym- of the previous lead- 24 — less than five months crowd limits the way Sun- within weeks from China to pics this summer.” ership in the Lysenko away. The Paralympics day’s Tokyo Marathon did. other countries where the The proposed settle- case.” follow on Aug. 25. Preseason baseball games safety of the athletes could ment comes six months Yurchenko said the IOC President Thomas are being played in empty be ensured,” Bach said. ahead of the Tokyo federation apologizes Bach, in an interview last stadiums, soccer’s J-League Olympic Games. Rais- for its conduct. week, said the “IOC is fully has suspended play, and a Q: IOC Member Pound man was sexually “I very much hope committed to have the open- large Sumo event will be Mentioned Late May. Is assaulted by Nassar, a that, even belatedly, ing ceremony there on July held without fans. Training That Firm? former team doctor for our actions make it pos- 24th in Tokyo.” He declined for Tokyo’s 80,000 unpaid USA Gymnastics who is sible to remove from to speculate about a post- volunteers has been post- A: Pound is a senior IOC nowserving lifeinprison, the agenda the matter ponement, cancellation, or poned until at least May. member. But he was speak- and spoke passionately of expelling RusAF from any combination of those A month ago, Muto said he ing as a rank-and-file in a witness statement World Athletics, and possibilities. was “seriously worried” by member when he speculated during his 2018 trial. will make it possible Bach told the Japanese: the spread of the virus. He that late May was a deadline The 25-year-old said too to start the procedure “I’m not ready to add fuel has become more cautious to decide on Tokyo’s future. much information is still of reinstating RusAF to the flames of speculation with his words since then. The call will be made by the being blanketed by USA in World Athletics as a there in any way.” IOC executive board, the Gymnastics. full member, and also to Senior IOC member Dick Q: What about Test WHO, and local organizers.. “I don’t know all the resume the process of Pound last week suggested Events? It seems reasonable that a answers. And in order issuing neutral status to Tokyo and the IOC had decision will have to be made to make real change, our athletes,” he added. roughly until the end of A: There are 18 remaining with two months to go. we need to understand Russians won six May to announce a decision. test events. Many are small The Olympics have thou- exactly what went medals as neutral ath- Pound, a former Interna- and involve only Japanese sands of moving parts. wrong,” she said. “I letes at last year’s world tional Olympic Committee athletes, a chance for orga- Sponsors who have paid personally would like championships. The vice president, said there’s nizers to test venues and billions must activate ad to see USA Gymnastics status requires athletes no decision so far and logistics. Two in the next programs. More than 11,000 and the United States to pass vetting of their stressed talks were nearly several weeks are planned to Olympic athletes and 4,400 Olympic Committee drug-testing record constant with the World have non-Japanese attend- for the Paralympics have release all their docu- and could be crucial if Health Organization. ing: Paralympic wheelchair to know their training ments and data because they’re to compete at He has characterized the rugby on March 12-15, and schedules. they are not doing that. the Olympics in Tokyo. virus as the “elephant” in a gymnastics meet on April Add to that: flights, hotel They’re not answering Former federa- the room, likening the fight 4-6. They’ll be watched to reservations, catering, our questions.” tion president Dmitry against it to “the new war.” see if non-Japanese athletes ticketing, and broadcast USA Gymnasticsex- Shlyakhtin resigned in “You just don’t postpone compete. schedules. Almost 75% of pressed “deep respect November after he and something on the size and Many don’t call for fans in the IOC’s income of $5.7 and empathy for the six others were handed scale of the Olympics,” the first place. billion in a four-year cycle victims.” various disciplinary Pound told the Associated is from broadcast rights. Reigning Olym- charges by the AIU Press. “There are so many Q: What about Olympic Tokyo is officially spend- pic champion Simone over the documents. moving parts; so many qualifying events? ing $12.6 billion to organize Biles, who also says she State aircraft execu- countries, so many differ- the Olympics, although a was sexually abused by tive Yurchenko was ent seasons and competitive A: Officials announced national audit board says it’s Nassar, tweeted on little known in sports seasons, television seasons. on Monday that an Olympic twice that much. Saturday, “Still want circles until he was You can’t say: ‘We’ll do it in baseball qualifying event Pound said all of the answers from USAG elected unopposed to October.’ It’s a big, big, big was postponed from April to alternatives had major and USOPC. Wish they run RusAF on Friday. decision and you just can’t June. It will be held in Taiwan drawbacks: pushing the start BOTH wanted an inde- Three other candidates take it until you have all the as scheduled, but on June back a few months, post- pendent investigation withdrew in the weeks reliable facts on which to 17-21 instead of April 1-5. poning until 2021, moving as much as the survivors leading up to the vote. base it.” The World Baseball Soft- events to scattered venues or &I do. Anxiety high. .... His announcement ball Conference said it was another city, or an outright And don’t THEY also on Monday came Q: What’s Next? because of “player, person- cancellation. want to know HOW hours after the Russian nel and spectator health and The modern Olympics everything was allowed Sports Ministry lifted a A: Tokyo 2020 CEO safety measures against the dating from 1896 have been to happen and WHO let suspension of the fed- Toshiro Muto is holding a spread of the coronavirus.” canceled three times during it happen so it NEVER eration. It suspended teleconference on Wednes- Olympic qualifiers have the two World Wars, and HAPPENS AGAIN? official state recogni- day with the IOC executive been moved from China. faced boycotts in 1976, 1980 Shouldn’t people be tion in January. board in Switzerland. The Bach said that many Chinese and 1984. held accountable?” 10A TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER

the pleasure of facing Harmony’s Dylan WRESTLING Jones, who has a 35-6 record. “You can make all the predictions Continued From 5A you want at the state brackets, but once you get there it’s really about how the Whittington says the Tigers could kids perform when the lights are the have taken seven to regionals but brightest,” Whittington said. “I expect Preston O’Quinn couldn’t overcome the the twins to do better because they flu in the 160 class while Joseph Rice, were there last year. It’s not going to be fresh off of a district title at 170, was an overwhelming moment for them.” upset prior to the semis. But Whittington is still pumped for the five who made it to state, eager to see who can continue their THE NEWBIES It’s the first trip to state for Smith, successes this season. Millard and Jones and they’re eager to There’s been a different attitude on grapple with the best. the mat this year for the Tigers, which The McGuigan twins have already Whittington attributes to strength coach Steve Abbott. given them advice on what it’s like to “I have to thank our strength coach be there as first timers to help them Steve Abbott, he’s really helped these prepare mentally for what lies ahead. kids make gains in the weight room,” Smith admits he’s in store for a tough Whittington said. “We’re a much stron- bracket but the junior is hoping to ger team than we were in the past. We make a run to the medal stand behind used to be a technical team. We would a 45-10 record. beat you on technique. Well, now we’ve He’s already put the loss to got both. We’ve got muscles now and Rodriguez behind him, a kid he could the technique to back it up.” see again this weekend. But first, he Here’s how Columbia’s five wrestlers faces Frank Solorzano’s 24-10 record stack up at state: out of Lake Gibson. “It’s going to be tough at state,” MCGUIGAN TWINS Smith said. “I placed second (at region- The McGuigan brothers both made als). I’ve just got to wrestle to the best it to state last season but only Ian made of my ability.” it to the second day. Alex failed to win Millard is 46-16 on the season and a match at last year’s state tournament, coming off of two third-place finishes going 0-2, and that’s left a sour taste in at districts and regionals. He knows he his mouth. has a difficult road ahead but the junior “It’s a little overwhelming the first is mentally prepared for his first match time,” Alex said. “The lights, the peo- against Charlotte’s Patrick Nolan, who ple, it’s really mental. I’ve focused a lot is 42-8. on not getting distracted as easily when “I feel great,” Millard said. “I’m ready I’m wrestling. Working on my mind, to go out there and continue what I’m not as much as my wrestling.” doing. Ian agreed with his brother, admit- “The first match is going to be a COURTESY PHOTOS ting the big stage of state got to him in good one. It’s going to be won my Columbia wrestler Alex McGuigan on the medal stand after winning the Region 1-2A his first match last year. He got pinned points, not by pin.” title in the 138-pound weight class on Saturday. right out the gate to send him to the As for Jones, he’s just excited to be blood rounds before he finished 2-2 along for the ride. The sophomore is and just a win shy of the medal stand. 36-10 and has the toughest opening “It’s really just getting out there and match of all of Columbia’s wrestlers wrestling,” Ian said. “My first match against Jesuit’s Mason Arnold, who has I lost pretty handily and that was just a stellar mark of 45-2. because of the shock of it all. You just “It’s a great experience,” Jones said. have to be prepared for it.” “I’m ready to go out there and compete Alex, who has a 52-11 record, is and meet new people and learn new a No. 1 seed virtue of his regional moves from the heavyweights out there championship and he’ll go up against that have been there before me. I’m Barron Collier’s Josiah Fernandez, who just ready.” is 45-10. It’s a path that makes Alex Whittington isn’t putting any expec- a favorite to land on the medal stand tations on Smith, Millard and Jones. come Saturday, but he isn’t taking He says it all depends on how mentally anything for granted just because he’s ready they are for the grand stage. coming off of a regional title. “The young guys — Brett, and “I’ve just got to keep the winning Obie and Jaycob — we’ve got to see,” momentum going into state,” Alex said. Whittington said. “How are you going “Going in I’m wrestling a kid who’s a to perform when the lights are the No. 4 seed so it’s going to be slightly brightest when there’s 8,000 people in easier but when it comes to state every- the arena and there’s 12 wrestling mats body is bringing their A Game so you and everybody that’s in your bracket can’t go out there too over the top.” is good? That’s why they’re there. The Whittington says you never know 16 best wrestlers in your weight class, how kids are going to react under the that’s who’s in your tournament so bright lights of state but he expects where do you fall amongst those guys? Columbia wrestler Brett Millard hugs coach Pete Whittington after he placed third in both Alex and Ian to go further than So they’re going to wrestle it out and the 106 class at the Region 1-2A Tournament to qualify for state. they did in 2019. Ian, who is 49-9, has find out. We’ll see.”

said. “That was part of the reason why I CHS came here and took this job when I left Williston. To me, I had a good thing going Continued From 5A to Williston. We were really good for a while, but to me coming to Columbia was But Columbia has improved by leaps the same-type atmosphere with a lot more and bounds since. Last season saw the students. So I envisioned this happening Tigers win their first district title and before I took the job.” make their first regional final since 2000. Columbia has had arguably its best That woke a community from its slumber season in school history outside of a lone that was starved for a basketball team it state title in 1947. The Tigers have been could rally behind. so good that they haven’t lost since the Now the Tigers are playing in front of New Year, riding an 18-game winning packed gyms with raucous crowds cheer- streak in 2020. ing them on. Two of their three playoff It took a lot of hard work to arrive in games were sellouts, with the other pretty Lakeland for the Final Four. There were darn close. tournaments over the summer, compet- Think basketball doesn’t matter? Think itive practices in the fall and even a trip again. to Kentucky over winter break for a few “Basketball wasn’t a priority around more games to make this basketball team here,” Faulkner said. “They were always the best version it could be. pretty solid but it wasn’t a priority. My Columbia has made history a few times guys, not me, have made it a priority. Look under Faulkner the past few seasons. He at this gym, it was sold out before tip-off it hopes they can make a little more with seemed like. So it’s amazing what they’ve two more victories this week, starting done.” Thursday against Dillard. Faulkner didn’t have to take the “The old saying for high school coaches Columbia job back in 2014. He had a good is, ‘We don’t do it for the money.’ I don’t. thing going at Williston, leading that pro- I do it for every kid in that locker room,” gram to a Final Four in 2010 and three Faulkner said. “For me, it’s my calling and more regional finals. my calling is to be around kids and try But Faulkner saw the opportunity and guide them down the right path. But to build something special at a bigger our love of basketball brought us togeth- school, with Columbia being a 6A school er, and I won’t lie, we’ve put a lot of work compared to Williston in 1A. He wasn’t into this program. Not just me, but my wrong. assistants as well. We’ve driven these kids “I think that we have enough talent in down roads all summer and doing differ- BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter this town to be really good and compet- ent things to just try and build this up and Columbia’s student section cheers during Friday’s Region 1-6A final against itive at basketball every year,” Faulkner build a culture here of good basketball.” Daytona Beach Mainland.

bles in four seasons. The million a year to remain on Ngakoue, a move that Ngakoue’s announce- paid for quarterback Nick NGAKOUE speedy strip-sack specialist in Jacksonville, but the would guarantee him more ment should, at the very Foles, the latest in a long Continued From 5A made the Pro Bowl in 2017 Jaguars don’t seem to con- than $19 million in 2020. least, prompt Khan to take line of blunders at the and was an alternate the sider him a complete or But he also could refuse to a deeper look at what’s all-important position, past two seasons. elite defensive end worthy sign the tender, essentially happening in Jacksonville. and made mistake after and his old-school ways A third-round draft pick of that much annually. forcing a trade. Khan kept Caldwell and mistake while continually caused issues for several from Maryland in 2016, Jacksonville also select- “There’s still a process coach Doug Marrone rebuilding the roster. others. Ngakoue clearly outplayed ed Ngakoue’s potential that needs to be played, but despite public outcries Trading Ngakoue might Ngakoue had hoped a his $3.84 million rookie replacement, Josh Allen I think you guys know how for change. He agreed to be the next decision and change in leadership would contract. He made $2.025 from Kentucky, with the we feel about him and we play consecutive games would leave the Jaguars lead to a new contract. But million in 2019 — far less seventh overall pick in the want him here,” Jaguars in London, irking at least with few pieces remaining the Jaguars have been slow than other top playmakers 2019 draft. Allen had 44 general manager Dave part of the fan base, and from their dynamic defense to negotiate, partly because at his position. tackles, 10 1/2 sacks and Caldwell said at the NFL raised eyebrows when he that carried them to the they are waiting for a new Ngakoue insisted the two forced fumbles as a combine last week. “We’re said he didn’t expect play- AFC championship game in Collective Bargaining day after the season ended rookie and made the Pro going to try to get him ing 10 games away from January 2018. It also would Agreement. that he’s “not going to Bowl as an alternate. here and keep him here home to be a competitive create even more questions Ngakoue has 37 1/2 play for pennies.” He had Jacksonville is expected one way or another. So I disadvantage. about the direction of the sacks and 14 forced fum- been seeking around $22 to place the franchise tag think I’ll leave it at that.” The front office over- franchise.