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TRAMPAS BISHOP FEASTING IN FORT WHITE 1965-2017 Town bands together to feed the less fortunate Trooper’s widow: ‘It’s just not right’ Driver whose carelessness took a life gets $1,000 fine, loses license for 6 months.

By CARL MCKINNEY [email protected]

Lisa Bishop said she doesn’t hate the man who killed her husband, but every- body must pay the price for their actions. When the grieving widow learned that John Clark Sams, who fatally struck Florida Highway COURTESY PHOTOS Patrol Master Sgt. Bishop Trampas Bishop in June, only received a $1,000 200-plus enjoy Christmas Eve dinner fine for a traffic infraction and lost his driver’s license for six months, she said it From staff reports didn’t feel like justice had prevailed. The Fort White “It’s just not right,” she said. “He gets Area Chamber of to go on with his life and I’ve lost my Commerce, along husband because of it.” with Nanny’s Bishop found out about the punish- Diner, Deep South ment after an FHP official reached out Hauling Services, to her Friday morning. Fort White “I started crying,” she said. “I couldn’t Garden Center & believe it, I was just in shock.” Produce, HomePro She didn’t want Sams to go to jail for Plus, Cherry Hill Masonic Lodge careless driving, but said he should have #12, Florida at least been given community service. Foods, Fort White “Or something to give back to the Produce, and people,” she said. many generous Sams, of Lady Lake, tried to speak individuals pro- with Bishop following the tragedy, she vided fully cooked said, but she declined. Christmas meals She would like to talk to him at some to more than 200 point, though, she said. people in need Bishop said her husband, whom she along with the TOP: The gang’s all here. married in March, would want her to Fort White CCFD Fort White folks pitched firefighters, Fort forgive Sams. in for a good cause on Easier said than done, she added. White CCSO depu- Christmas Eve. ABOVE: ties, and residents “He took the life of my husband,” she of Riverwood Karen Bishop Drake, said. “I don’t have anyone because of a Assisted Living Linda Reeder-Futch and careless mistake.” Facility. Lindsey Langston were Thanks to the among those pitching TROOPER continued on 6A donors and the in to help. FAR LEFT: team of volun- Scott Thomason, David teers who baked, Koon and Tim Futch cooked, took tend to carving duties. orders, organized, LEFT: David Koon, Christmas Eve assembled and Amanda Koon and delivered meals, Debbie Moore OHearn grateful smiles crash claims (and a few happy await their guests. tears) were on Live Oak man many faces, an See more Fort White organizer said. Christmas festivities, 6A. From staff reports

A Live Oak man died late Sunday when his pickup truck struck a tree How does Santa spend December 26? in southwestern Suwannee County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. We know little about what Saint Nick Samuel Giannoble, 26, was headed Local kids tell what he Lukas Welch, does in his downtime. does when he’s not bringing joy to bil- west on 104th Street at 169th Road in lions of boys and girls worldwide, but 8, said Santa a 2005 GMC at 10:48 p.m. when he By CARL MCKINNEY the children who visited him in the Lake loves to play crossed into the eastbound lane and [email protected] City Mall this week had some ideas. football with onto the southern shoulder, FHP said. Now that Christmas is over, we can the elves He then overcorrected and ran off the Since paparazzi have such a hard time safely share them. when they northern shoulder, where he hit a tree, reaching the North Pole, Santa is one After delivering presents to every aren’t making according to a news release. of the few celebrities who’s managed to toys. FHP said it is not clear whether he keep his private life a secret. SANTA continued on 2A CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter was wearing a seat belt.

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Pick 3: (Saturday p.m.) 8-5-7 “That’s what my teacher Pick 4: (Saturday p.m.) 2-9-0-1 told me,” Konner said. Fantasy 5: (Saturday) 13-21-27-29-30 Luci Brown, 7, said he takes Mrs. Claus to the See an error? beach so they can both get The Lake City Reporter corrects errors of fact in news a break from the freezing items. If you have a concern, question, or suggestion, North Pole weather. please call the editor. Corrections and clari cations will “They all live in the snow,” run in this space. Thanks for reading. Luci said. “Sometimes you just wanna go somewhere and lay out in the sun.” Submissions When making sand castles The Lake City Reporter accepts photographs and caption gets old, Santa might mix it up information to run at the discretion of the editor. If you would some years and go to Orlando like to see your organization in the newspaper, send the picture instead, Mikayla said. and information to Associate Editor Justin Caudell at Only the highest-rank- [email protected]. ing elf gets invited on the annual vacation, said Corley Wilder, 8, an expert on Lake City Reporter North Pole labor relations. HOW TO REACH US BUSINESS...... 754-0419 The rest aren’t so lucky. Main number ...... (386) 752-1293 Fax number ...... 752-9400 CIRCULATION “They have to stay Circulation ...... 755-5445 Home delivery of the Lake City Reporter behind,” Corley said. Online ... www.lakecityreporter.com should be completed by 6:30 a.m. Charlotte Welch, 6, elab- The Lake City Reporter, an affiliate Tuesday through Friday, and by 7:30 a.m. on Sunday. orated on that point, saying of Community Newspapers Inc., is published Tuesday through Friday and Please call 386-755-5445 to report any the little helpers don’t have Sunday at 180 E. 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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2017 STATE & LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER 3A CRUISE SHIP HORROR ‘We missed it by 30 seconds,’ family says

Near-miss kept Jax family off ill- fated tour bus.

By ANNE GEGGIS Sun Sentinel

FORT LAUDERDALE — For the Whittens, of Jacksonville, being a large family proved fateful: It stopped them from board- ing the bus that flipped over along a winding Mexican road, killing 12 people. Michelle Whitten was traveling with her husband and three kids Tuesday. Had they shown up to catch the bus seconds ear- lier, there still might have been five empty seats left for them to board, she said. Only four seats were left, so they grabbed the next bus. “We missed it by 30 sec- onds,” Whitten said, shak- ing her head. The Whittens were among thousands of Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas passengers who disembarked Friday morn- ing at Port Everglades after hearing of the tragedy in Photos by AMY BETH BENNETT/Sun Sentinel/TNS some way. A number of Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas docks at Port Everglades on Friday. Some of the passengers from this ship were on a bus that them saw the aftermath of crashed, killing 11 during a shore excursion to Mayan ruins in Mexico. the crash as they rode past planned to visit the Mayan in separate buses, en route ruins. to visit ancient Mayan ruins. But she wasn’t feeling Others heard about the well that morning, she said. deadly crash when it was Later that day, she and her announced on the cruise traveling companion were ship’s intercom. sitting at a bar around din- Eleven tourists who died ner time, having a drink were from two Caribbean when the news came. cruises that originated from “It’s an awful thing — it South Florida. could happen to anyone,” Ten passengers were she said. “The room went on the Celebrity Equinox, silent for quite a while. We which returned to the Port left our drinks at the bar.” of Miami on Saturday. One Dining companions at was a passenger aboard the their table had witnessed Serenade of the Seas, pas- the crash’s aftermath first- sengers said. hand, she said. Pamela Presley, 48, “They were traumatized,” and her husband, Glenn she said. Wildenmann, 50, of The ship’s departure Montreal, Quebec, said from the Mexican port was they were puzzled Tuesday delayed by two hours the when they suddenly started day of the crash, passen- getting messages from rel- gers said. atives calling from Canada. After that, though, all the They said they dared Michelle and John Whitten, of Jacksonville and their children disembark from the Royal Caribbean Serenade of regular activities went on as not answer because of the Seas, docked at Port Everglades on Friday. usual, they said. data charges, but then Burg said the news cast they heard the captain’s free internet time to con- no lanes,” Wildenmann bus appeared to be at fault on her cheek,” Victoria a pall over the proceedings, announcement. tact relatives and reassure said. “They are narrow and for speeding on the road, Simpson recalled. however. She loved the “At first, people were them, Wildenmann said. treacherous.” which had no guardrails or Others disembarking the music on the cruise — top- talking over what he was At an earlier stop during Dave and Victoria shoulder, a prosecutor in Serenade of the Seas were notch performances, she saying, like they always do, the cruise, the couple had Simpson, of Avon Park, Mexico said. contemplating brushes with said — but when she sat to but then when we started taken a bus snorkeling in took their honeymoon on Later, the Simpsons met a fate and why they hadn’t listen, tears began stream- to hear ‘fatalities’ and ‘acci- Honduras, Presley said. the Serenade of the Seas couple at their dinner table gotten on that bus. ing down her face. dent,’ it went dead quiet,” That experience convinced and were on a bus from the who had been right behind Nita Burg, a retired psy- “There’s so much pain in Wildenmann said. them they didn’t need to same tour company when the bus when it flipped over. chologist who splits her the world,” she said. “And Royal Caribbean allotted take any more tours. they passed by the wreck. “They saw a woman carry- time between Fort Myers this could have been avoid- passengers 30 minutes of “The roads there have The driver of the ill-fated ing a small child with a gash and Kentucky, said she ed.” Scooter passenger critically hurt in Christmas Eve crash

From staff reports Kentucky, was taken to UF Health Shands also taken to UF Health Shands. northbound lane, where the vehicle came A Kentucky woman was critically for treatment of critical injuries after According to FHP, Gilbert was head- to rest. The exact location of the crash is injured when the scooter she was riding the driver, Stanley Gilbert, 51, also of ed north when he left the roadway and unclear and could not be verified at press on crashed Christmas Eve night on U.S. Middlesboro, lost control at about 7:35 entered the paved apron. time. 441, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. p.m., FHP said in a news release. His 2012 Baccio scooter struck the Neither Knight nor Gilbert was wearing Cynthia Knight, 50, of Middlesboro, Gilbert, who was seriously hurt, was guardrail twice before re-entering the a helmet, FHP said.  
 County jobless rate creeps up slightly       ! From staff and wire reports a workforce of 10.1 million, tation and utilities, up 5,200, ment rate in the state, but       Columbia County’s job- figures nearly identical to and financial activities, with in the November numbers 

 


  less rate crept up to 3.8 October. “We are seeing a lot a 5,200 increase. The state it inched its way back, with         percent in November, of jobs in the construction also reported a drop of 5,700 a 3.2 percent jobless mark. according to numbers industry,” said Department professional and business Monroe County trailed only 
 released Friday by the state of Economic Opportunity service jobs, while govern- St. Johns County’s 3.0 per-   
 
  Department of Economic Executive Director Cissy ment jobs were down by cent and Okaloosa County’s   Opportunity. Proctor. “This is partly 800, of which 700 were on 3.1 percent. Walton and 1005 W. Howard St. • Live Oak, FL 32060 The October figure was due to Hurricane Irma, the federal level. Florida’s Wakulla counties are also 3.5 percent, meaning 315 and the long-term recov- jobless rate is better than at 3.2 percent. After Irma, THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST OF THE BEST! fewer people had jobs in a ery that we are seeing all the national mark of 4.1 per- Monroe County’s jobless slightly reduced labor force. across the state right now.” cent, which also remained rate had jumped to 3.6 per- COME SEE OUR NEWLY Statewide, the jobless Hurricane Irma hit the state unchanged in the month-to- cent. Hendry and Hardee REMODELED SHOP rate remained steady at 3.6 in September, and the state month comparison. Monroe counties, which include percent. estimated a 6,200 increase County, where Irma made inland, agriculture-depen- $10 HAIRCUTS The estimated state- in November in construc- initial landfall, showed dent areas hit hard by Irma, Specializing In: wide mark, representing tion jobs, while leisure and a post-storm rebound in continue to hold the state’s Fades, Tapers, Hard Parts, Hot Lather Razor Fades & Neck Shaves a 10-year low, indicates hospitality jobs grew by November. After the storm, highest unemployment Serving Lake City for 14 Years! w/ Experienced Barbers 369,000 Floridians were out 1,800. Other big November Monroe County lost its hold marks at 7.3 percent and 4816 W. US Hwy 90, Suite 102, Lake City, FL of work in November from fields were trade, transpor- on the lowest unemploy- 6.1 percent, respectively. Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm | Saturday 9am – 12pm OPINION Tuesday, December 26, 2017 www.lakecityreporter.com 4A

ANOTHER VIEW Mr. Tillerson gets a brush-off

ecretary of State Rex W. Tillerson had a bright idea not long ago. “Let’s just meet,” he said in a message Sto North Korea. “We can talk about the weather if you want. We can talk about whether it’s going to be a square table or a round table, if that’s what you’re excit- ed about.” Mr. Tillerson sometimes comes across as a bit naive for a man who not so long ago used to hang out with oil-field roughnecks. He’s more of an Eagle Scout now, and he seems to be following the advice of think-tank commandos and pundits of the editorial pages of The Washington Post and The New York Times, who relish dialogue over allies. President Trump, having concluded that there’s not much to discuss with the brutal regime in Pyongyang, whether the weather, table shape, or anything else, was neither impressed nor amused. He, too, has hung out with tough guys on construction jobs. North Korea has made it clear that it will pursue not talk, but pur- suit of nuclear-power status, and conversation won’t be allowed to stop that. Actually, North Korea has done pretty well in discussions with a succession of American Hoover, King and Kennedy presidents given to jaw, jaw (in Churchill’s memorable phrase). Such talk encouraged the Pyongyang’s nuclear o what’s new? also an intimate of Chicago mobster ambitions by invariably leading to aid programs for the Certainly not the late J. Sam Giancana. Hoover lost little regime. The 1994 “Agreed Framework” between the SEdgar Hoover’s antipathy time making Bobby Kennedy aware Clinton administration and North Korea, for one shining toward Dr. Martin Luther King as he knew about the Mafia “party example, was a disaster for America and the West. North revealed again in the recent discov- girl,” warning him at a luncheon Korea covertly continued its weapons program even as ery of a long-ago letter from the FBI of the difficulties of this situation, the United States showered fuel and other necessities on director to his third in command, including the fact she had carried the regime. William Sullivan, who headed messages between Giancana and Mr. Trump understands how this works. He over- domestic intelligence, and shared the president. ruled his secretary of state’s plea almost immediately. the concern about King... or if he The implications to Kennedy Maximum pressure of sanctions is much more persua- didn’t, he found it prudent to say he Dan K. Thomasson were clear, especially since the sive than diplomatic happy talk. It’s good that the pres- did. administration had pledged to go ident appears to be keenly aware of this, and he’s done In the letter dated Nov. 18, after organized crime and despite a solid job in getting the reluctant Chinese aboard for 1964, Hoover thanks Sullivan for A year earlier, the FBI was able the fact that his own father, Joseph, tougher sanctions on Rocket Man and his regime, with his praise of his boss’s handling to get permission from Attorney was alleged to have had dealings much more to be done. of a long press conference with General Robert Kennedy to begin with the Mafia including in John’s As if to apply more egg to the secretary’s face, Rodong women correspondents to whom he electronic surveillance of King at election campaign. The president’s Sinmum, the state-run Pyongyang newspaper, scoffs at explained how the bureau works. all levels, including bugging his long relationship with Campbell, Mr. Tillerson’s suggestion, saying North Korea “has no He also talked about King, noting later to become Judith Exner, would interest in the dialogue intermittently put up by the U.S. that response in letters had over- have been nearly impossible to which is sneered by the international community for whelmingly agreed with him. He The implications to explain and it prompted one of his failing to mind its internal affairs.” Straight to the point, then tells Sullivan his own views are Kennedy were clear, best friends, Ben Bradlee, executive North Korea says it “never put its nukes and ballistic the same as Sullivan’s that King’s especially since the editor of the Washington Post, after missiles on the table of negotiations nor flinch even an “exposure is long overdue,” adding administration had it was revealed a decade later, to inch from the already chosen road of bolstering up the that “maybe he is now beginning pledged to go after say that Kennedy would have been nuclear force.” Hope can spring eternal, but that sounds to get his just desserts. I certainly organized crime and impeached had it been known. like a “no.” Any roughneck would see that. hope so.” During the Senate Watergate despite the fact that n Washington Times Whether from inherent racism by hearings it was revealed that one who took over the bureau at the his own father, Joseph, Sullivan, called “the professor” height of Jim Crow in the South and was alleged to have because of his decidedly rumpled, TODAY IN HISTORY the rebirth of the Ku Klux Klan and had dealings with the un-FBI look and his intenseness, did nothing about it all those years Mafia including in had written a memo to White House On this date: or the fact he thought King to be a General Counsel John Dean, outlin- tool of the Communists, his feelings John’s election ing the political use of the bureau campaign. In 1776, British forces suffered a major defeat in the about the civil rights giant were well by presidents over the years. It was Battle of Trenton during the Revolutionary War. known to the press, to those around not released, but interviews with In 1799, former President George Washington was him in the bureau, Congress, and Hoover’s top lieutenants re-created eulogized by Col. Henry Lee as “first in war, first in Justice Department and to a great hotel rooms, offices, etc. What was most of its claims such as black peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” deal of the public. discovered was not any affiliation bag break-ins at foreign embassies, In 1865, James H. Nason of Franklin, Mass., received The animosity between the two with communism but sexual inci- unauthorized surveillance of a per- a patent for “an improved coffee percolator.” was palpable and King had accused dents that were taped by listening sonal nature, and on and on. In 1967, “Magical Mystery Tour,” the Beatles’ poorly Southern FBI agents of doing agents – one of these was explicit I knew Bill Sullivan well but we received TV special, was broadcast (in black and white) nothing to alleviate the injustices. and Hoover played that tape around never discussed the King matter. I on BBC1. Hoover denied that his agents town to those friendly in the press talked to him from his home in New In 1972, the 33rd president of the United States, Harry had failed to act because of their and others of influence to prove Hampshire and we planned lunch S. Truman, died in Kansas City, Missouri, at age 88. Southern leanings. In the midst King’s indiscretions. when he got to Washington the of all this vitriol, King received an Why would the Kennedys – following week to appear before a n Associated Press anonymous hate letter that clearly Robert and John – agree to permit Senate committee chaired by Frank threatened violence. The minister this intrusion at a time John was Church. He was shot and killed over Lake City Reporter and others believed it was a plant facing a tough re-election? Because that weekend by an errant hunter. Lake City Reporter from the FBI. Sullivan testified in Hoover had evidence that gave him Serving Columbia County Since 1874 Congress that he knew of the letter leverage — the knowledge that n Dan Thomasson is an op-ed columnist but denied having anything to do President Kennedy had been hav- for Tribune News Service and a former vice with it and was against it although ing a passionate affair with Judith president of Scripps Howard Newspapers. TheServing Lake City Columbia Reporter Countyis published Since with 1874 pride a draft copy was later found in Campbell who had been introduced Readers may send him email at: for residents of Columbia and surrounding coun‑ Sullivan’s files. to him by Frank Sinatra and was [email protected]. tiesThe by Lake Community City Reporter Newspapers is published Inc. with pride forWe residents believe of strong Columbia newspapers and surrounding build strong coun ‑ tiescommunities by Community —‑“Newspapers Newspapers get Inc. things done!” WeOur believe primary strong goal isnewspapers to publish distinguishedbuild strong and An insult to victims of MSU sexual assault communities —‑“Newspapers get things done!” profitable community‑ oriented newspapers. orrifically tone-deaf — that’s Journal called on Simon to resign The trustees’ response to the OurThis primary mission goal will isbe to accomplished publish distinguished through theand profitable community‑ oriented newspapers. the only phrase we can and said trustees should fire her if Lansing State Journal’s call for her teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, think of to describe the she refused to do so. resignation is a marvel of obfusca- integrityThis mission and hard will bework. accomplished through the H teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, Michigan State University’s Board Instead, the Board of Trustees tion. integrity and hard work. of Trustees. offered her a raise. The response is at pains to defend Todd Wilson, Publisher MSU is in serious trouble. Former The best excuse we can conjure the board’s own performances, Robert Bridges, Editor MSU physician Larry Nassar plead- for the trustees’ insensitivity is their and to explain why it simply cannot JimTodd Barr, Wilson, Associate Publisher Editor ed guilty last month to criminal apparent desire to express support release the information that would Robert Bridges, Editor sexual assault; at least 125 women for their beleaguered chief executive. offer significant insight into the Sue Brannon, Controller and girls have made complaints to But even if that support were war- school’s handling of sexual assault police. News broke Tuesday night ranted — a dubious proposition at complaints. It defends the univer- DinkDink NeSmith,NeSmith, PresidentPresident that the university allowed Nassar to best, and one that cries out for more sity’s retention of high-priced law TomTom Wood, Wood, ChairmanChairman see patients for 16 months while he evidence than the board has supplied firms to defend against complaints; was under investigation for sexual to date — the timing of the board’s just two paragraphs mention justice assault by MSU’s own police force. gesture was an affront to Nassar’s for assault survivors. The university is bracing for an victims, many of whom were present The Board of Trustees is a public onslaught of civil suits. Penn State during the Dec. 15 meeting. body, composed of men and women LETTERS POLICY paid $100 million to settle claims It’s a blinkered denial of the elected by the people of Michigan Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly written brought by one-third the number of peril MSU finds itself in, the cost of to guide the state’s largest univer- and double spaced. Letters should not exceed 400 victims. And the steps it has taken to potentially devastating payout to set- sity. To hold any public office is a avoid documenting an outside inves- tle lawsuits compounded by a crisis sacred trust, but universities serve words and will be edited for length and libel. Letters tigation suggest it is more interested of public trust. a unique function: These institu- must be signed and include the writer’s name, address in self-preservation than in restoring Simon, to her credit, declined the tions offer our children better lives: and telephone number for verification. Writers can public trust. $150,000 raise; she has repeatedly Education. Community. Safety. have two letters per month published. Letters and Atop this mess is MSU President rejected offered raises over the MSU’s Board of Trustees con- guest columns are the opinion of the writers and not Lou Anna Simon, whose administra- last decade. Her annual salary is tinues to place the university’s civil tion has been criticized not just for $750,000, with $100,000 in bonus pay. liability over the safety of its student necessarily that of the Lake City Reporter. its failure to detect and stop Nassar, How much blame should Simon body. In doing so, trustees are both BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL but for what many regard as its ane- bear for Nassar, for the university’s disserving the MSU community and 32056; or drop off at 180 E. Duval St. downtown. mic efforts to combat sexual assault decades of failure to detect and pre- complicating life for the CEO they BY FAX: (386) 752‑9400. on campus. vent his crimes, even in the face of seek to defend. BY EMAIL: [email protected] In a front-page editorial earli- complaints by the women and girls er this month, the Lansing State he assaulted? n Detroit Free Press TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2017 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER 5A

nTo submit your Community Calendar item, stop by the Reporter oce or email Justin COMMUNITY CALENDAR Caudell at [email protected]. Today ond week of January. They will be offered at the main Library book sale library branch in down- The Columbia County town Lake City from 2 to Public Library West Branch 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9. The (435 NW Hall of Fame CSLL will meet at the Fort Drive, Lake City) is holding White Branch from 2 to 4 a special holiday book sale p.m. Wednesday Jan. 10, until Dec. 30. Patrons can and volunteers will also be fill a bag with books for $3. on hand from from 2 to For more information, call 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 386-758-1321. the West Branch, 435 NW Hall of Fame Drive (off Volunteers needed U.S. Highway 90 just past Lake City Medical Center Interstate 75). Auxiliary needs volunteers who have a heart to serve. Friday The auxiliary need vol- unteers for all positions. ‘Baby & Me’ Those interested in par- “Baby & Me,” a library ticipating in the program program for parents and may pick up an application babies, is held on Fridays at the Lake City Medical at 11 a.m. at the main Center Gift Shop or the branch of the Columbia H2U office. For more, call County Public Library, 308 386-719-7713. NW Columbia Ave. in downtown Lake City. For ‘Gardening questions?’ more information about UF/IFAS Master the library’s children’s Gardeners are available COURTESY FGC programs, call 386-758- from 9 a.m. to noon on Top stackers 2101. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Columbia County The Pinemount Stackers, Pinemount Elementary School’s cupstacking team, won the recent countywide No dinner and dancing Extension Office, 971 W. competition at Florida Gateway College with a perfect score of 45. Team members are: Natalie Bryant, Natalie The Lifestyle Enrichment Duval St., Lake City. Stop Button, Kearr Carpenter, Dakota Dillion, Evelyne Gonzalez, Mikaela Izaguire, Kloe Lyons, Haidyn Markham, Center’s Friday night dances by or call 386-752-5384 to Madison Nehring, Makalyla Pollard, Avery Sandlin, Lillian Tidwell, Chloe Shumway, Zion Wallace, Jordan Smith, are postponed until Friday, receive research-based Chloe Tidwell, Cayla Wolcott and Sadie Gaskins. Jan. 5. information from university trained volunteers. Interstate 75). St., Lake City) is in search of compassionate volunteers from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday volunteers. The center’s mis- looking to give back and Tuesdays and Thursdays Club registration Basketball registration sion is to serve those in need make a positive impact on at the Columbia County Farmers market The Boys’ Club of The Boys Club of in Columbia County through their communities. There Extension Office, 971 W. The Lake DeSoto Columbia County is Columbia County is form- Christian faith and resources. are many ways in which Duval St., Lake City. Stop Farmers Market is open accepting registration for ing their 2018 basketball For more, call 386-755-1770. skills and a smile can make by or call 386-752-5384 to every Saturday in the the fall session. All chil- program, which will begin a difference by volunteer- receive research-based parking lot at Marion dren ages 6-14 are eligible in January. All boys and Duplicate Bridge Club ing. Explore all of the pos- information from university Avenue and Duval to attend. There are bus girls ages 7 through 14 Lake City Duplicate Bridge sibilities at www.beyourhav- trained volunteers. Street, across from the pickups from all elemen- are eligible to participate. Club meets at 12:30 p.m. en.org or by calling 386- Courthouse Annex. tary and middle schools. Fees for the activity are $50. Wednesdays at The Country 752-9191 to speak with the ‘Preschool Storytime’ Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fees for the session are Volunteer coaches are also Club at Lake City. All bridge volunteer coordinator. “Preschool Storytime,” a Visitors will find vege- $200. For more informa- needed for the program. enthusiasts are welcome. For library program for fami- tables, dairy products, tion, call 386-752-4184 or For more information, call more, call Dottie Rogers at Free soil testing lies with preschoolers, is eggs and baked goods. visit the club on Jones 386-752-4184. 386-758-8606. Free soil pH tests are avail- held on Thursdays at 11 In most cases, produce Way in Lake City. able every Wednesday morn- a.m. at the main branch is locally grown in small Library book sale TOPS ing at the Columbia County of the Columbia County gardens with no pesti- The Columbia County Chapter #798 of TOPS Extension Office, 971 W. Public Library, at 308 NW cides or chemical fertil- Wednesday Public Library West Branch (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Duval St., Suite 170, in Lake Columbia Ave. in downtown izers. The farmers mar- Seed Lending Library (435 NW Hall of Fame meets from 10 to 11 a.m. City. Residents may bring a Lake City. For more infor- ket is a project of the closed Drive, Lake City) is holding on Wednesdays at Live Oak sample to the office during mation about the library’s Lake City Community The Columbia Seed a special holiday book sale Community Church of God, regular business hours. For children’s programs, call Redevelopment Agency. Lending Library is closed until Dec. 30. Patrons can 10639 U.S. 129, in Live Oak. more, call 752-5384. 386-758-2101. For more information, for the holidays. Seeds will fill a bag with books for $3. For more, call Dori at 658-2767. call 386-719-5766 or visit be available again the sec- For more information, call or Barbara at 362-5933. ‘Catholics Come Home’ GeriActors market.lcfla.com. ond week of January. They 386-758-1321. A “Catholics Come Residents are invited to will be offered at the main Volunteers needed Home” and Adult Catholic join the Reader’s Theater Potluck dinner library branch in down- Al-Anon meeting The Christian Service Education Inquiry Program Group on Tuesdays and A potluck dinner at 7 town Lake City from 2 to An Al-Anon group meets Center (421 NW Washington will be presented at San Thursdays from 12:30 to p.m. and dancing from 7:30 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9. The at First Christian Church St., Lake City) is in search Juan Catholic Mission each 1:30 p.m. at the Lifestyle to 10:30 p.m. occurs each CSLL will meet at the Fort (403 W. Duval St., Lake of volunteers. The center’s 1st and 3rd Wednesday of Enrichment Center, 628 SE Saturday at either Lake White Branch from 2 to 4 City) at 6 p.m. on Mondays mission is to serve those in the month from 7-8:15 p.m. Allison Court. Butler Elementary School p.m. Wednesday Jan. 10, and 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. need in Columbia County or Lake Butler Social and volunteers will also be Newcomers group meets through Christian faith and Seed Lending Library Club. Dress code is casu- on hand from from 2 to on Mondays at 5 p.m. resources. For more, call Thursday closed al dressy and special occa- 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 386-755-1770. The Columbia Seed sion. Admission is $10 for the West Branch, 435 NW Volunteers needed ‘Gardening questions?’ Lending Library is closed club members or $12 for Hall of Fame Drive (off The Christian Service Haven seeks help UF/IFAS Master for the holidays. Seeds will guests. For more, call 813- U.S. Highway 90 just past Center (421 NW Washington Haven is always seeking Gardeners are available be available again the sec- 679-5390. OBITUARIES

Mary Bell Johnson Griffin low in the Prospect Cemetery. Blind in 1993. Jerry was a mem- WV; Larry (Sharon) Vandergrift, www.danielsfuneralhome.com. Obituaries are paid advertise- Visitation will be held on ber of Hopeful Baptist Church. WV; Three Grandchildren: Daniels Funeral Homes & ments. For details, call the Ms. Mary Bell Johnson Griffin, Tuesday December 26, 2017 Mr. Vandergrift is survived Eric, Brett and Bryce; Three Crematory, Inc., Live Oak Lake City Reporter’s classified 81, passed away Friday at the family’s home at 302 by his wife of 32 years, Julia Stepgrandchildren: Joshua, & Branford, FL in charge of department at 752-1293. December 22, 2017 at her res- Southwest Burnette Way, Lake Vandergrift, Lake City, FL; Megan and Morgan. His ser- arrangements idence following an extended City, FL; 32024. Dees-Parrish Sons: Larry Vandergrift, OK vices will be held at 2:00 p.m., illness. She is the daughter of Family Funeral Home is in and David L. Vandergrift, FL; with viewing beginning at 1:00 the late Benjamin and Evelyn charge of all arrangements 458 Stepchildren: Eva Gincig, CA; p.m., on Thursday, December Tone Johnson and the widow South Marion Avenue Lake Mary Laakkonen, FL and David 28, 2017 at Daniels Memorial of the late Shirdtee Morgan, City, FL; 32025. Cullipher, CA; Sister: Christine Chapel, Live Oak, FL. Interment Sr. and Jack Ray Griffin. She Vangilder, WV; Brothers: will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. is preceded in death by one Gerald “Jerry” Eugene Ron (Marie) Vandergrift WV; Rev. Richard Rodriguez will be brother Thomas Johnson. She Vandergrift Marvin (Margie) Vandergrift, officiating the services. WithWithWithWithWith life life life lifelife had made Lake City her home NC; Darryl (Sandy) Vandergrift, Please sign the guestbook at for the past sixty-five years after Gerald “Jerry” Eugene insurance,insurance,insurance,insurance,insurance, moving here from Pennsylvania. 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Chamber is doing for our community and by the Fort White Area Chamber of said Fort White Chamber of Commerce Since the Chamber installed its current they want to be join in and help,” Thomason Commerce and sponsored by North president Scott Thomason. “We are excit- board of directors in 2016 there has been a said.

TOP: The Fort White High School 2017 Homecoming Queen, Caycee Collier. RIGHT: The Fort White High School Warrior Band, under the direction of Ed Amaya, performed holiday music in the parade. BELOW: Santa made a special appearance as well.

PHOTOS COURTESY MEG MILATZ/Jamup Duo Photography

ABOVE, LEFT, FAR LEFT: A celebration, with fun and games at the Fort White train depot, fol- lowed the parade.

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Prep Volleyball Faulkner and Steedley are the Lake City Reporter’s Volleyball Ruling the courts Players of the Year for 2017.

FILE FILE Columbia’s Erica Faulkner (far right) goes for a kill against two Bradford County Rachael Steedley (left) looks up as she works on setting up an assist for a team- players in a regular season game. Faulkner, an outside hitter for the Lady Tigers, mate. Steedley was a team leader for the Fort White Lady Indians and the team’s was one of team’s leaders in kills during the season. best server and setter this year. Faulkner transferred to CHS during the summer; Steedley was a team captain as a junior and proved to be a key asset for Lady Tigers this year. her game continues to develop and improve.

By TONY BRITT ing to win the award,” girls and was just a com- By TONY BRITT and Andrea moved from Wyoming and Faulkner said. “It’s a great petitor.” came to Fort White. [email protected] [email protected] honor to be named best Faulkner was among the Steedley said the award will be cher- Life adjusting to a new volleyball player of any team leaders in kills for FORT WHITE — Rachael Steedley has ished since she moved to the area as a school can be a daunting organization, especially the Columbia High volley- in undeniable passion for volleyball. sophomore and was participating on a task for a high school stu- this school, because I ball team. She played as a youngster and the new team. dent. know there are some other Faulkner, who played game got into her system. “I love my teammates,” she said of the It often requires edu- players that deserve it as outside hitter, often exhib- She’s played at the club level as well as Lady Indians squad. “They’re a really cational and social adjust- well. It’s pretty cool.” ited a ‘never surrender’ the high school level from Wyoming to good group of girls. They made it really ments, but when the Faulkner played her attitude and showed lots Fort White and still harbors that burning easy to gel together and we bonded well. student is an athlete, the first year on the Columbia of passion for the sport, desire for more competition on the hard- We were a good, tight-knit team. We challenge becomes greater High volleyball squad becoming a team leader. wood. didn’t have any drama, which for a girls with forming a bond with this fall after transferring Andrews said Faulker Due to Steedley’s passion for the sport, sports team is a big deal.” new teammates as well as from Union County High also improved her her leadership and her continued desire As a setter, Steedley assisted on plays playing up to their own School. game since she came to to be the best, she’s been named the Lake where the team’s hitters tried to get athletic standards. “It’s pretty amazing Columbia. City Reporter’s Fort White Volleyball points by spiking the ball. Erica Faulkner, a being new and no one “I think she matured as Player of the Year. Hunter said Steedley exhibited leader- Columbia High Lady really knowing me, to win a player and that was just “It’s awesome to be named the Lake ship skills for the team throughout the Tigers volleyball player, the award,” she said. “That from getting repetitions City Reporter’s Fort White Volleyball season, even though she wasn’t a vocal was up to the challenge. was the best part of com- on the ball,” she said. “She Player of the Year,” she said. “I’m really leader. Faulkner, a junior at ing here – no one really saw a lot of really good honored to receive that. It’s just awesome. “She’s a pretty quiet girl...,” Hunter Columbia, put a charge knew me, so there wasn’t competition, so that helped I couldn’t have done it without my coach said. “She wasn’t a vocal leader on the into the school’s volleyball really a lot of expectations, her improve. She played and my teammates.” team, but she was a leader on the court program, became a team so I could play however I against girls that were on Kali Hunter, Fort White High School just by her playing. She always played leader and helped make wanted and just have fun.” top of their games and that volleyball head coach, said Steedley was harder than anybody else on the court the Lady Tigers a threat on Trudy Andrews, pushed her to be a better an outstanding player for the Lady Indians and always gave 100 percent no matter the hardwood to all area Columbia High Volleyball player.” Volleyball team in 2017. what. That was infectious throughout the volleyball programs. coach, said Faulkner had a In addition to the “Rachael was our setter, so she was team. The rest of the team would try to Her success on the tremendous impact on the improvements on the floor, basically the quarterback of our offense,” play up to her level.” court, as well as in the team. Andrews said Faulkner Hunter said. “Every play pretty much ran Steedley said she provided leadership classroom, in conquering “Erica Faulker was an also exhibited growth off through her and she was also our captain for the team by trying to lead by example. the challenges of being all-around player,” she the court with her volley- of the team — the leader on and off the “Coach Hunter made me captain at the a new student and out- said. “She brought compet- ball IQ, and camaraderie court. She was the best server on our beginning of the year,” she said. “She told standing volleyball player itiveness, team work, team with her teammates. team as well.” me she made me captain because I was are some of the reasons drive, knowledge, leader- “Going from 1A [com- Steedley, 17, just completed her second vocal and always let people know when Faulkner was selected as ship — she kind of just petition] to 7A is a huge year as a Fort White volleyball player they were doing a great job and helped the Lake City Reporter’s brought the whole package jump and she settled and plays along side her sister, Andrea people out in a positive way. I think that’s Columbia Volleyball Player with her when she came Steedley, who is an outside hitter on the of the Year. to CHS. She worked really TIGERS continued on 6B team. SETTER continued on 6B “I think it’s pretty amaz- hard and encouraged the During her sophomore year, Rachael

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Villanova still at No. 1, top 4 of new AP Top 25 unchanged

coaches to focus on tuning “We had some good By AARON BEARD elements of their games practices so we looked bet- Associated Press before the bulk of confer- ter defensively and hope- Villanova stayed comfort- ence play takes hold. fully we will continue to do ably at No. 1 in an AP Top “I guess if you were to that,” Duke coach Mike 25 poll that offered little ask me where do you want Krzyzewski said after last change at the top. to be at Christmas: would week’s 104-40 win against The top four teams you like to be winning Evansville. “Once we get stayed the same in games by an average of 20 back we have a tough game Monday’s new poll , led by points a game ... and can (against No. 24 Florida the Wildcats (12-0) receiv- you be 12-1?” Michigan State), but we’ll have more ing 43 of 65 first-place votes State coach Tom Izzo said continuity. And that’s what to stay at No. 1 for the after last week’s 102-60 win this group needs, a young third straight week. No. 2 against Long Beach State. group especially needs the Michigan State (12-1) was “I think I’d have taken that. continuity.” second and had 16 first- Plus I’m seeing improve- CHANGES IN THE place votes, while third- ment.” TOP 10 ranked Arizona State (12-0) For the preseason No. 1 Texas A&M (11-1) had six first-place votes to Blue Devils, in particular, climbed to fifth, followed stay ahead of No. 4 Duke a lighter December sched- by Xavier, West Virginia, (12-1). ule due to exams and the Wichita State, Virginia Those four teams won holidays has offered some and TCU to round out the COURTESY their six games last week needed practice time fol- top 10. Those teams all Villanova coach Jay Wright (from left) congratulates Josh Hart and Jaden Brunson by an average margin of lowing a travel-filled open- climbed between three and following a recent win. The Wildcats remain the top-ranked team in the country. 39.7 points, leaving their ing month. five spots. B2

2B TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2017 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER SCOREBOARD TV LISTINGS W L Pct GB Cleveland 24 9 .727 — Indiana 19 14 .576 5 Today Detroit 18 14 .563 5½ COLLEGE FOOTBALL Milwaukee 17 14 .548 6 1:30 p.m. Chicago 10 22 .313 13½ ESPN — Heart of Dallas Bowl, West WESTERN CONFERENCE Virginia vs. Utah, at Dallas Southwest Division 5:15 p.m. W L Pct GB ESPN — Quick Lane Bowl, N. Illinois Houston 25 6 .806 — vs. Duke, at Detroit San Antonio 23 11 .676 3½ 9 p.m. New Orleans 17 16 .515 9 ESPN — Cactus Bowl, Kansas St. vs. Memphis 10 23 .303 16 UCLA, at Phoenix Dallas 9 25 .265 17½ Northwest Division NBA BASKETBALL W L Pct GB 8 p.m. Minnesota 20 13 .606 — NBA — Chicago at Milwaukee Oklahoma City 18 15 .545 2 10:30 p.m. Denver 18 15 .545 2 NBA — Sacramento at L.A. Clippers Portland 17 16 .515 3 Utah 15 19 .441 5½ SOCCER Pacific Division 7:30 a.m. W L Pct GB NBCSN — Premier League, Tottenham Golden State 26 7 .788 — vs. Southampton L.A. Clippers 13 19 .406 12½ 10 a.m. L.A. Lakers 11 20 .355 14 NBCSN — Premier League, Manchester Sacramento 11 21 .344 14½ United vs. Burnley Phoenix 12 23 .343 15 12:30 p.m. NBCSN — Premier League, Liverpool Ichiro Suzuki hopes to remain in vs. Swansea City Major League Baseball TOYOYAMA, Japan (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki, NFL STANDINGS who became a free agent in November AMERICAN CONFERENCE when the Miami Marlins declined their East option to sign him for the 2018 season, W L T Pct PF PA still hasn’t given up hope of remaining y-New England 12 3 0 .800 in Major League Baseball. 432 290 Suzuki was quoted by Kyodo news Buffalo 8 7 0 .533 280 343 agency on Saturday as saying: “I feel like Miami 6 9 0 .400 265 371 a big dog at a pet shop that hasn’t been N.Y. Jets 5 10 0 .333 292 356 sold. Of course, I want to play baseball BRENT KUYKENDALL/Special to the Reporter South next year.” W L T Pct PF PA Suzuki, who has 3,080 hits in MLB, was Up, up and away... y-Jacksonville 10 5 0 .667 407 253 in his hometown of Toyoyama to attend Tennessee 8 7 0 .533 319 346 the closing ceremony of the Ichiro Cup Columbia Tigers’ Bobby Fulton pulls up for a contested jump shot against Sharond Poag of the Lake Gibson Houston 4 10 0 .286 319 380 youth baseball tournament. Indianapolis 3 12 0 .200 241 391 He was asked if there was any pos- Braves in Friday night action. The Tigers were defeated by the visiting Braves, but return to action Thursday in North sibility of him returning to play in the Annual Hitchcock Challenge in Alachua County. W L T Pct PF PA Japan if he isn’t offered an MLB y-Pittsburgh 11 3 0 .786 344 278 contract. Baltimore 9 6 0 .600 368 272 “When you use the word possibility, Cincinnati 6 9 0 .400 259 322 there are many things ... it means any- PRO TENNIS Cleveland 0 15 0 .000 210 382 thing is possible as long as it’s not zero.” West Suzuki said. W L T Pct PF PA The 44-year-old Suzuki has said he y-Kansas City 9 6 0 .600 388 315 wants to play until he’s 50. Serena Williams to play in 1st L.A. Chargers 8 7 0 .533 325 262 He played nine seasons with the Orix Oakland 6 8 0 .429 281 324 Blue Wave in the Nippon Professional Denver 5 10 0 .333 265 355 Baseball league in Japan before moving NATIONAL CONFERENCE to the U.S. to play 12 years with the East competition since giving birth Seattle Mariners. He also played with W L T Pct PF PA the New York Yankees before moving to y-Philadelphia 12 2 0 .857 the Marlins in 2015. Associated Press 438 279 Dallas 8 7 0 .533 348 332 Bucs QB Winston joins Dan Marino in ABU DHABI, United Washington 7 8 0 .467 332 370 elite company Arab Emirates — Serena N.Y. Giants 2 13 0 .133 228 378 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Few have ever Williams is returning to South compared Jameis Winston to Dan W L T Pct PF PA Marino — until now. competition with an exhi- x-New Orleans 11 4 0 .733 Winston, who turns 24 in January, has bition match Saturday in 424 295 tied the Miami Dolphins legend for the Abu Dhabi against French x-Carolina 11 4 0 .733 353 305 most NFL touchdown passes before Open champion Jelena Atlanta 9 6 0 .600 331 305 his 24th birthday with 68, according to Tampa Bay 4 11 0 .267 304 358 Elias Sports Bureau. He tied the mark Ostapenko. North with an 18-yard pass to former college Williams has not com- W L T Pct PF PA teammate Bobo Wilson, but Tampa Bay peted since winning the y-Minnesota 12 3 0 .800 359 242 lost 22-19 . Australian Open last Detroit 8 7 0 .533 375 365 “It doesn’t really matter if you have January while she was Green Bay 7 8 0 .467 309 349 those games when you lose,” said Chicago 5 10 0 .333 254 297 Winston, who was 21-for-27 for 367 pregnant. She will face West yards and a touchdown, but three Latvia’s Ostapenko at the W L T Pct PF PA fumbles against Carolina. “I have to say, Mubadala World Tennis y-L.A. Rams 11 4 0 .733 465 295 a bunch of unfortunate things just hap- Championship in the first Seattle 9 6 0 .600 342 306 pen to us. We just have to get better.” Arizona 7 8 0 .467 269 337 Through three seasons, Winston has 41 year that women will be San Francisco 5 10 0 .333 297 370 interceptions with one game to play. taking part, tournament x-clinched playoff spot Marino had 43 picks in his first three organizers announced y-clinched division seasons. Sunday. Still, Bucs coach Dirk Koetter called “I am delighted to Winston a “warrior.” NBA STANDINGS be returning to the EASTERN CONFERENCE Wilson joined Florida State in 2013 Atlantic Division with Winston, but Winston left after court in Abu Dhabi for W L Pct GB two seasons. Four of Wilson’s eight the first time since the COURTESY Boston 27 9 .750 — college touchdown catches came birth of my daughter in Serena Williams, who has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, is expected to return Toronto 23 8 .742 1½ from Winston. The teammates took different roads to Tampa, Winston as September,” the 36-year- to pro tennis action this weekend in an exhibition match. The 36-year-old took a New York 17 15 .531 8 old Williams said in a Philadelphia 14 18 .438 11 a top pick and Wilson as an undrafted break from the sport after giving birth to her first child in September. Brooklyn 12 20 .375 13 free agent. statement. Southeast Division “In college, he was always good,” Wilson Williams has won 23 W L Pct GB said of Winston. “He’s still young and Grand Slam singles titles, a Williams gave birth to a “The Mubadala World making my comeback as Washington 18 15 .545 — has lots to learn, like myself, and we’ll keep getting better.” record for the professional girl named Alexis Olympia Tennis Championship has part of the first women to Miami 17 16 .515 1 Ohanian Jr. on Sept. 1. She long marked the begin- participate in the event,” Charlotte 12 21 .364 6 Carolina’s offense had been rolling era. She is expected to Orlando 11 23 .324 7½ coming into the weekend but stumbled compete for her 24th at the married Reddit co-found- ning of the men’s global Williams said. Atlanta 8 25 .242 10 against Tampa Bay — which could be Australian Open, the first er Alexis Ohanian in tennis season and I am The Australian Open Central Division some cause from concern. major of the year. November. excited and honored to be starts Jan. 15.

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yy p IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF uled court appearance, or im- It has been determined that no 2011 Dodge REFUSE ALL BIDS. JACKSONS FARMING COM- THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIR- mediately upon receiving this practicable alternative other 1D7RB1GT0BS689574 Cash only, 10% Buyers premi- PANY OF AUTRYVILLE - 95 CUIT, IN AND FOR notification if the time before than to proceed with the work is Sale Date: 1/9/18 @ 9:00am um, Nyle Wells #AU3814. TEMPORARY FULL-TIME COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORI- the scheduled appearance is available. This activity will have 1990 Ford FARMWORKERS & LABOR- DA less than 7 days; if you are no significant impact on the en- 1FTDF15H6LNB04522 392672 ERS NEEDED Work dates: CIVIL ACTION hearing or voice impaired, call vironment for the following rea- Sale Date: 1/15/18 @ 9:00am December 26, 2017 2/25/2018 TO 12/15/2018, M- CASE NO.: 17000072CAAXMX 711. sons: 1994 Lincoln January 2, 2018 Sa 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Work DIVISION: Dated in Columbia County, 1. Need to improve drinking 1LNLM82W8RY767977 location: 3171 Ernest Williams PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSO- Florida this 13th day of Decem- water quality in the area Rd., Autryville, NC 28318. Job CIATION, ber, 2017. 2. Need to improve fire protec- 395757 description: Pull weeds/chop: Plaintiff, P. DeWitt Cason, Clerk of the tion in the area December 26, 2017 workers will walk along rows as vs. Circuit Court 3. Beneficial to a predominantly specified by employer and re- EDWARD SULLIVAN, et al, Columbia County, Florida low to moderate income neigh- We will sell the following ten- move weeds and grass from Defendant(s). By: /s/ S. Weeks borhood ants units at Tellus Self Stor- Harvey's Professional Tree fields by hand or using a hoe. NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT Deputy Clerk 4. Need to construct an eco- age 814 SW State Road 247/ Service, shrub care, senior dis- Cultivate and harvest strawber- TO CHAPTER 45 nomically feasible project Branford Hwy. Lake City, FL, count, trim, shape & remove. ries, melons, broccoli, peanuts, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 393891 5. Ability to mitigate and mini- on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Specialize in removal of dead & sweet potato, long green Pursuant to a Final Judgment December 19, 26, 2017 mize impacts on human health, 10:00AM. dangerous trees. Will do a 50 cukes, flue-cured tobacco, and of Foreclosure dated December public property and floodplain WE SELL FOR CASH ONLY. mi radius no extra charge. grain. Load and unload straw- 12, 2017, and entered in Case Columbia County Community resources. 386-961-9926. Insured. 904-422-4901 berries, melons, broccoli, NO. 17000072CAAXMX of the Development Block Grant Although the project is located peanuts, sweet potato, long Circuit Court of the Third Judi- Final Notice and Public Expla- in the 100 year floodplain and/ MICHAEL J CRAWFORD green cukes, flue-cured tobac- cial Circuit in and for Columbia nation of a Proposed Activity in or wetland, the improvements Boxes, Trunks, Sporting co and grain. Prolonged walk- County, Florida in which PNC the 100-Year Floodplain and cannot be undertaken in any Goods, Tools ing, standing, bending, stoop- Bank, National Association, is Wetland other location due to the scope ing, and reaching. Job is out- the Plaintiff and Edward Sulli- December 26, 2017 of the project. There is, there- MARQUITA HIGHLAND-NUTT doors and continues in all types van and Joanne Sullivan, are Columbia County fore, no practicable alternative. Household goods, furniture, of weather. Workers may be defendants, the Columbia 135 NE Hernando Street, Suite The proposed improvements boxes requested to submit to random County Clerk of the Circuit 203 conform to applicable floodplain Credit Analyst drug or alcohol tests at no cost Court will sell to the highest Lake City, Florida protection standards. The pro- ANNIE CALHOUN A great opportunity awaits you to the worker. Failure to com- and best bidder for cash in/on (386) 758-4100 posed action will not affect nat- Household Goods, Furniture, at Columbia Bank! We are ply with the request or testing the third floor of the Columbia To: All interested Agencies, ural or beneficial floodplain val- Boxes seeking a qualified Commer- positive may result in immedi- County Courthouse at 173 N.E. Groups and Individuals ues, and residents of the com- cial Credit Analyst. The suc- ate termination. All testing will Hernando Avenue, Lake City, This is to give notice that munity will benefit from the TOMECIA C SIMPKINS cessful candidate will have occur post-hire and is not a part Florida 32055, Columbia Coun- Columbia County has conduct- project. Failure to provide these Household Goods, Suitcases, two years experience and of the interview process. Must ty, Florida at 11:00 AM on the ed an evaluation as required by improvements could result in Toys must be proficient in: spread- be able to lift 75 lbs. to shoul- 17th day of January, 2018, the Executive Orders 11988 and the possibility of continued poor ing and analyzing financial in- der height repetitively through- following described property as 11990 in accordance with HUD water quality within the neigh- LUCY FOSTER formation; commercial credit out the workday and able to lift set forth in said Final Judgment regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 to borhood and improved road Furniture, boxes structuring; communicating and carry 75lb. in field. Re- of Foreclosure: determine the potential affect conditions by the completion of with lenders and senior man- quires one month verifiable LOT 14 OF BRANDEN ES- that its activity in the floodplain the paving. DAVID FORREST agement; have excellent orga- farmworker experience in crop TATES, A SUBDIVISION AC- and/or wetland will have on the Additional agencies involved in Household Goods, Furniture nizational skills and a positive, activities listed. Pay: $11.27/hr CORDING TO THE PLAT environment. this project include the Florida professional attitude. A Bache- or the highest applicable piece THEREOF AS RECORDED IN Columbia County intends to un- Department of Economic Op- IRENE LUCAS lors degree in either account- rate. Employer guarantees a PLAT BOOK 6 PAGE 159, OF dertake a project to be funded portunity, U.S. Department of Household Goods, Furniture, ing or finance, or comparable total number of work hours THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF by a Florida Small Cities Com- Housing and Urban Develop- Boxes experience is required. An on- equal to at least three-fourths COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORI- munity Development Block ment, the City of Lake City and line application is available at of the work-days of the total pe- DA. TOGETHER WITH A MO- Grant (CDBG). The proposed Columbia County. Permits will CORKNEY TANKSLEY www.ColumbiaBankFlorida.- riod beginning with the first BILE HOME LOCATED project will be used to connect be obtained from the Florida Furniture com. Resumes may be e- workday after the arrival of the THEREON AS A PERMANENT a neighborhood water system Department of Environmental mailed to worker at the place of employ- FIXTURE AND APPURTE- to the City of Lake City munici- Protection and Suwanee River RYAN CRAWFORD [email protected] ment or the advertised first date NANCE THERETO, DE- pal water service. Water line in- Water Management District. Furniture, household, boxes com EOE/M/F/H/V/DRUG of need and ending on date SCRIBED AS A 2008 FLEET- stallation, improvements and Written comments must be re- FREE workplace specified in work contract. WOOD DOUBLEWIDE MO- street paving activities are lo- ceived by David Kraus, Risk BOBBY CAGLE Work tools, supplies, equip- BILE HOME BEARING TITLE cated within the floodplain area. Manager, Columbia County at Household Goods, Boxes, Local tree company seeking ment and housing (U.S. work- NUMBERS 100148431 AND 7,100 LF of 12 inch water main the Columbia County Risk Tools exp bucket operator CDL re- ers included where appropriate) 100148396 AND VIN NUM- will be installed to connect a Management Department locat- quired. 386-364-5687 are employer-provided at no BERS GAFL707A57613ET21 neighborhoods water service to ed at 263 NW Lake Avenue, MEGAN MURPHY cost. Transportation and sub- AND GAFL707B57613ET21. the City of Lake City municipal Lake City, Florida 32055 on or Furniture sistence provided after 50% of A/K/A 266 NORTHWEST water service. 2,200 LF of wa- before January 3, 2017. A work contract completed, or WHITNEY GLEN, LAKE CITY, ter lines within the neighbor- more detailed description of the THADDAS JAMES earlier if appropriate at $12.07 FL 32055 hood will be upgraded to a min- project and the flood maps are Household Goods, Furniture, MAKE EXTRA per day or the published appli- Any person claiming an interest imum 8-inch main to accommo- available for citizen review by Boxes, Suitcases, Musical cable rate. Applicants apply FL in the surplus from the sale, if date fire hydrants and provide contacting the local govern- Equipment, Bass, Monitor, $$ MONEY $$ Department of Economic Op- any, other than the property fire protection to the residents. ment. Speaker, Computer portunity, www.floridajobs.org , owner as of the date of the Lis Neighborhood roads will also Timothy Murphy The Lake City Reporter, a Job Order 10787615. Pendens must file a claim with- be paved within the Plantation Environmental Certifying Offi- J HARRY FINCH daily newspaper, seeks in 60 days after the sale. Park neighborhood on Kimdale cial Furniture, Boxes Independent Contractor AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- Loop and Stratford Glen roads. Columbia County Commission Newspaper Carriers for TY ACT: If you are a person Approximately on quarter of an Chairman GABRIELLE TIMMERMAN several motor routes in with a disability who needs any acre of floodplains will be in- Household Goods, Furniture accommodation in order to par- volved. The project is neces- 395180 the city and county. You ticipate in this proceeding, you sary to improve the water sup- December 26, 2017 JOE ANN HOWELL must be motivated by are entitled, at no cost to you, ply to the low to moderate in- Household Goods, Furniture, earning extra money, be to the provision of certain as- come neighborhood from a cur- PUBLIC AUCTION Boxes, Toys an early riser and have sistance. Please contact Carri- rent unregulated water system. Will be held by Davis Towing & reliable transportation. na Cooper, Court Administra- The project will serve nineteen Recover, Inc., in Columbia LEEANNA JATTA Apply in person during PC Tech Positions. Immediate tion at 173 NE Hernando Av- existing households and will be County at 1226 NW Main Blvd., 2003 Chevy Avalanche openings experienced and en- enue, Room 408, Lake City, paving two roads in the neigh- Lake City, FL 32055 VIN# 3GNEC13T63G155734 normal business hours. try level. Hourly + bonus and Florida 32055, 386-758-2163 at borhood that are currently un- Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm commission. Send resume to least 7 days before your sched- paved. Sale Date: 1/7/18 @ 9:00am WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE [email protected] Classifi ed Department 755-5440 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2017 CLASSIFIED LAKE CITY REPORTER 5B

NCGA and its farmer members Magnolia Real Estate Group Century 21-Darby Rogers 752- EASY are currently recruiting 72 Tem- Nate Sweat 628-1552 Vintage 6575 MLS99161 $225,000 4/2 Daniel Crapps Agency 755- Denise Milligan-Bose Realty AND CONVENIENT porary farm laborers to plant, 4/3 needs some repair to bring on 7.8ac lg kit & garage con- 5110 MLS98730 $35,000 5 438-5627 MLS98180 4/2 cultivate, and harvest back to its original grandeur, verted to bonus rm, 2 barns. acre corner lot, high & dry, DWMH on 19.93 ac, well main- Look at what you can do tobacco/diversified crops in master on 1st floor. MLS96336 paved & graded rd frontage S tained. located in Wellborn various NC counties statewide. United Country, Dicks Realty Coldwell Banker-Bishop Elaine 752-8585 MLS99172 $94,500 of Live Oak on CR-252 area. $163,900 ONLINE Contact the local Employment Tolar 365-1548 MLS96734 3/2 Service for the name, location, Cute bungalow in town w/gor- United Country, Dicks Realty split plan, covered back deck, geous tongue & groove ceilings and farm specific crop informa- 752-8585 MLS98884 $183,500 GO front entry garage, Great area & walls. Updated kit, open patio 39.21 ac that can be broken TO www.lakecityreporter.com tion/full disclosure for each & neighborhood. $187,900 NCGA farmer member. Work Remax, Missy Zecher 623- into 3 diff parcels, 20ac, 13.12 CliFOMS SBMISSIONS will begin 02/10/18 and will end Coldwell Banker-Bishop Elaine 0237 MLS99199 $115,000 3/2 or the total 39.21. Ag or Res. 12/10/18. The wage offer is the Tolar 365-1548 MLS97810 3/2 w/nice fenced yard, open floor United Country, Dicks Realty Freedom Mobile Home Sales, ❑ Anniversary Announcement highest of $11.46 per hour or underway in Cannon Creek Pl, plan, kit w/eat-in bar, office 752-8585 MLS98885 $60,500 Mike Cox 623-4218 Home of ❑ applicable piece rates depend- split plan, side entry garage, area, metal roof, great location. 4.02 ac right beside Hwy 247, Bigfoot! 5/3 home under $95K Birth Announcement ing on crop activity. Guaran- covered back porch $189,900 cleared land, originally zoned back by popular demand. ❑ Change of Address teed 3/4 of contract hours. Free Century 21-Darby Rogers 752- Rockford Realty Group, Debi 6575 MLS99245 $89,500 3/1.5 for commercial. housing provided for non-com- Freedom Mobile Home Sales, ❑ Delivery Issues or Concerns Bennefield 288-1208/Scott w/screened back porch, car- Remax, Missy Zecher 623- Mike Cox 623-4218 Super nice muting worker. Conditional Stewart 867-3498 MLS97938 ❑ transportation/subsistence re- port, fenced backyard. Updated 0237 MLS99208 $59,000 3/2 lots of bells & whistles. Engagement Announcement 3BR/2BA granite countertops, 2 bathrooms. Wooded pine parcel in southern 1508sf. Payments under imbursed at 50% of the con- car garage. $244,900 ❑ Give a gift subscription tract, or sooner if appropriate, Century 21-Darby Rogers 752- Columbia Co. Build your dream $600/mo for eligible workers. Work Rockford Realty Group, Debi 6575 MLS99251 $245,000 Well home w/plenty of privacy. ❑ Letter to the Editor Bennefield 288-1208/Scott maintained home in Rolling tools/equipment/supplies pro- ❑ News Tips vided at no cost. NCGA mem- Stewart 867-3498 MLS97964 Meadows Community, split bers are equal opportunity em- $193,000 3/2 on 5ac w/lots of plan, privacy fence backyard. ❑ Obituary Form ployers. To apply, contact the extras, 20x40 workshop Daniel Crapps Agency 755- ❑ Place a Classified Ad nearest Employment Service Country Rivers Realty, LLC 5110 MLS99276 $499,000 Well office (10787080). Remax, Pam Beauchamp 303- ❑ 497-3305 MLS998012 3/2 cab- maintained 58 ac farm fenced & 2505 $385,900 MLS97184 4/3 Submit an Event to the Calendar x-fenced to each paddock, 4 NCGA and its farmer members in in woods, elevated home on 39.66ac completely fenced ❑ Vacation Delivery Service are currently recruiting 5 Tem- w/birds eye view of 3 Rivers stall barn & tack rm w/3/2 home w/dbl wrought iron gate, FP, 2 ❑ porary farm equipment opera- Estates, $110/yr HOA fees Remax, Missy Zecher 623- master suites, 30x40 garage. Wedding Announcement tors to plant, cultivate, and har- Coldwell Banker-Bishop Elaine 0237 MLS99294 $259.000 vest row crops in various NC Remax, Pam Beauchamp 303- Lake City Reporter Tolar 365-1548 MLS98034 4/3 Brick w/split plan, great rm 2505 $179,900 MLS98869 3/2 counties. Contact the local Em- on 17th Green alongside the w/FP, FL rm, master w/lg walk- ployment Service for the name, brick on 3.16 fenced ac, island 18th Fairway in Country Club, in closet & private entrance. kit, lg master, full length front & location, and farm specific crop brick FP, $252,900 information/full disclosure for PUBLISHER'S NOTE back covered porches. each NCGA farmer member. Country Rivers Realty, LLC All real estate advertising in this Remax, Missy Zecher 623- Work will begin 02/10/18 and 497-3305 MLS98094 $319,000 newspaper is subject to the fair 0237 MLS99118 $295,000 Pro- will end 12/10/18. The wage is 3/2.5 on 39+ac, Island kit, 2-car housing act which makes it ille- fessional office bldg, high visi- $11.46 per hour . Guaranteed garage, built w/handicap fea- gal to advertise "any prefer- bility location, lg waiting rm, 2 3/4 of contract hours. Free tures, fenced & cross-fenced ence, limitation, or discrimina- private offices, 6 exam rms. tion based on race, color, reli- housing provided for non-com- Magnolia Real Estate Group muting worker. Conditional gion, sex, disability, familial sta- Remax, Pam Beauchamp 303- Nate Sweat 628-1552 Spacious tus or national origin; or any in- 2505 $225,000 MLS99150 transportation/subsistence re- home w/porch across entire imbursed at 50% of the con- tention to make such prefer- 3/1.5 on 40+ac fenced & cross front of home, lg LR w/wood ence, limitation or discrimina- fenced, FP, wrksp/barn, shed & tract, or sooner if appropriate, burning FP. MLS98339 for eligible workers. Work tion." Familial status includes smoke house. Close to Suwan- tools/equipment/supplies pro- United Country, Dicks Realty children under the age of 18 liv- nee River. vided at no cost. NCGA mem- 752-8585 MLS99414 $159,900 ing with parents or legal custo- Daniel Crapps Agency 755- bers are equal opportunity em- Recently remodeled tri-level, 2 dians, pregnant women and 5110 MLS99260 $188,000 ployers. To apply, contact the masters, total 4BR/3BA in city people securing custody of chil- Great investment in Live Oak, nearest Employment Service limits on cul de-sac. dren under the age of 18. This Hammerheads Bar w/pool ta- office (10787113). Rockford Realty Group, Debi newspaper will not knowingly bles, ping pong, seats 40! Bennefield 288-1208/Scott accept any advertising for real Stewart 867-3498 MLS98482 estate which is in violation of 4BR/3BA 2198hsf $296,900 the law. Our readers are here- by informed that all dwellings PUBLISHER'S NOTE Rockford Realty Group, Debi advertised in this newspaper All Yard Sale Ads Bennefield 288-1208/Scott are available on an equal op- Poole Realty Ronnie Poole Must be Pre-Paid. Stewart 867-3498 MLS98541 portunity basis. To complain of 208-3175 MLS97847 $289,000 3/2 on 11ac w/4 stall horse discrimination call HUD toll free 3/2.5, master w/whirlpool tub & barn & tack room $139,900 at 1-800-669-9777, the toll free well planned walk-in closet, ide- Century 21-Darby Rogers 752- telephone number to the hear- al kit w/plenty of storage. ing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 6575 MLS98592 $319,200 3/2 Poole Realty Kellie Shirah 208- 2 Estate Auctions possible 4th BR, 12ft pantry, *Mon New Years Day 11AM, 3847 MLS98623 Custom built, tankless water heater, sun- granite counter tops, under High Springs FL Hwy 27N room, FP, Pex water system auctionzip.com Antique/modern cabinet lighting, & gas range, furn, 25¢ slot machine, guns, Rockford Realty Group, Debi $199,000 jewelry, primitives, glass, Bennefield 288-1208/Scott Denise Milligan-Bose Realty Poole Realty Glenda McCall crocks. Stewart 867-3498 MLS98684 438-5627 MLS98702 $79,900 208-5244 MLS99774 Perfect ------3/2 in Live Oak, granite counter Spacious mfg home, move-in location, 3rd BR/Office On Site Auction tops, open plan $139,900 cond, updated throughout, w/French pocket door, lg mas- * Sat Jan 6th @ 10am between Jackie Taylor & Associates Re- 10x16 wrkshp w/window air & ter BA. $173,000 Alachua/Newberry Hwy 235 & heat. alty 752-4663 MLS98687 3/2 in Poole Realty Nelda Hatcher NW 94th Ave. Farm equipment: North FL Christian Center, Daniel Crapps Agency 755- tractor, hay bailer, 24' trailer, 688-8067 MLS98962 3/2, new mostly furnished and move-in 5110 MLS98728 3/2 mfg home HVAC system, shopping & boat & motor, log splitter, smart ready, deck, $89,900 w/spacious BR's, living rm car, generators, lots of tools. banking within walking dis- w/FP on 13 ac w/paved road tance. $199,000 10% B.P. C. Williams AU437/ Rockford Realty Group, Debi frontage $99,950 AB3447 352-258-0604 Bennefield 288-1208/Scott Poole Realty Ric Donovan 590- Stewart 867-3498 MLS98690 1298 MLS99011 $289,900 Ad- 3/2.5, wraparound porch, cus- vent Christian Village, lg tom kitchen $309,900 screened back porch overlook- Country Rivers Realty, LLC ing river, 2 decks out on river. 497-3305 MLS98736 $75,000 1/2 to 5 acre lots; owner Poole Realty Ric Donovan 590- PUBLISHER'S NOTE 2BR Town cottage in Live Oak, financing. some with w/s/pp Florida Law 828.29 requires 1298 MLS99258 3/2 in Live wood burning stove, lg storage Deas Bullard/BKL Properties Oak, newer metal roof & A/C, dogs and cats being sold to be or workroom. 386-752-4339 www.landnfl.com at least 8 weeks old and have a split floor plan w/lg master health certificate from a li- Coldwell Banker-Bishop Patti Hallmark Real Estate Janet $134,900 censed veterinarian document- Taylor 623-6896 MLS98928 2 Creel 719-0382 MLS93615 ing they have mandatory shots story river home w/2/2 upstairs 14.77 ac w/golf course frontage and are free from intestinal and $ 1/1 down w/elevator, gas FP, on hole #3, zoned RMF-1. external parasites. Many 24ft floating dock, 18x20 wkshp $250,000 $450,000 species of wildlife must be li- Hallmark Real Estate Paula Handyman 94 Fleetwood 3/2 censed by Florida Fish and Century 21-Darby Rogers 752- Lawrence 623-1973 MLS98013 MH on 5 gorgeous ac, new Wildlife. If you are unsure, con- 6575 MLS98952 $119,000 Extra lg commercial bldg, 2 ad- roof, fenced, needs interior re- tact the local office for informa- 2/2.5, office could be 3rd BR, ditional lg bldgs on .97ac, model. 242 SW Unicorn Ct, Ft tion. split plan, open kit, dbl door fenced with drive-thru gates. White. $89,900 $5K down, pantry, high ceilings. Hallmark Real Estate Robin $745.06/mo 352-215-1018 Coldwell Banker-Bishop Elaine Williams 365-5146 MLS98855 www.LandOwnerFinancing.com Tolar 365-1548 MLS99027 4/3, Master w/lg walk-in closet, gas 3/2; corner lot in nice neighbor- FP, Jacuzzi tub in owner's ste, stove, back porch converted hood; privacy fenced back his/hers closets, SS appli- into FL rm. $154,900 yard; garage, $1,300 per month ances, new A/C $269,900 Hallmark Real Estate Janet 386-623-2848 Remax, Missy Zecher 623- Creel 719-00382 MLS99080 24 0237 MLS99051 $299,000 Exe- gorgeous ac w/brick 3/2 has cuitve Arthur Rutenburg home, been well cared for, 3 barns in kit island w/seating, master on a great location. one side offering privacy. Hallmark Real Estate Tanya "Great Location!" Remax, Missy Zecher 623- Shaffer 397-4766 MLS99259 Windsong Apartments 0237 MLS99055 $293,500 2- 3/2, fenced backyard, screened We offer 1, 2, & 3 BR's story traditional brick, FP, Kit patio, 2 car garage, & wood 2580 SW Windsong Circle w/breakfast nook, master on burning stove in LR. $137,500 386-758-8455 bottom floor, "safe" room. Hallmark Real Estate Ginger All amenities included! Jackie Taylor & Associates Re- Parker 365-2135 MLS99329 alty 752-4663 MLS99104 Lg 4/3 in great location, hardwood 2BR unfurnished newly reno- addisiton fam rm, BR added on, floors, new paint, roof and vated Apt. Downtown Location, wrkshp, lg pool, chicken coop, HVAC $154,900 W/D hookup, 1st, last & sec. barn and more. $95,000 NO PETS. Call 386-755-3456 United Country, Dicks Realty Magnolia Real Estate Group 752-8585 MLS93308 $64,900 2BR/1BA Duplex Apt close to Nate Sweat 628-1552 All brick 4.5 ac lot in North Florida's pre- town $675/mo $675/dep, water close to schools w/new roof & mier equestrian community. included. Application/Credit new kit, stainless appliances, Miles of trails. check required. 386-965-2922 open floor plan. MLS99125 Daniel Crapps Agency 755- Starting at $615/mo, tile floors, Century 21-Darby Rogers 752- 5110 MLS96422 $219,000 fresh paint. Great Area. Call 6575 MLS99132 $122,500 Split 435ft Suwannee River frontage. (386)752-9626 BRs, eat-in kit w/lots of cabi- 24+ac tract w/mounded well, nets, A/C, windows, drain field septic & power above 100 yr & roof replaced in 2006. flood plain. Denise Milligan-Bose Realty United Country, Dicks Realty 438-5627 MLS99155 $93,000 752-8585 MLS96809 $129,900 Daniel Crapps Agency 755- 55+ community w/all amenities, 531 NW Palm Dr 5/3 split leval 5110 MLS96402 For Lease on bring clothes & toothbrush this brick, 2 car garage overlooking Baya Ave, 2100sf bldg w/park- home is ready for new owner. Gwen Lake, recently remodeled ing on corner lot. $1500/mo

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6B TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2017 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER

other people, stay focused play to our team to help TIGERS and play the game. That’s and she was very encour- the most important thing aging of her teammates,” Continued From 1B in any sport — wanting to Andrews said. “She was play the game and wanting willing to play any position in,” Andrews said. “She to get better.” that we needed and she didn’t get frustrated Faulkner didn’t imme- brought a lot of different and worked really hard diately jump into the aspects to our team.” everyday to make her team leadership role at Faulkner played outside game better and to be Columbia. She said during hitter for the Lady Tigers, better all-around.” the initial off-season work- but would also play middle Faulkner, 17, has been outs, she was shy at first hitter/blocker or go to the playing volleyball since until she learned her team- back row to play defense. she was in the sixth grade. mates. “Not only did Faulkner She also been playing club “At first I was shy bring her athleticism to volleyball since she was an because I didn’t know our team, she also brought eighth-grader. anyone and I didn’t want to great character and aca- Through all the off-sea- over-step my boundaries,” demics,” Andrews said. son workouts and club she said. “Once I got to “She worked extremely volleyball competition, know them, I developed hard academically. She Faulkner said she noticed a good bond with most of brought a lot of intangibles improvements in her the people, if not everyone to our team.” game. on the team.” Faulkner thanked “There was a bunch of Once the bond was Andrews for helping her pre-season working out, established, if Faulkner develop as a student-ath- eating right and just stay- saw one of her teammates lete for the Lady Tigers ing focused on the sport upset or distressed, she volleyball team. and not getting distracted said she made it a point “She really helped me by other things,” she said, to go tell them, “Hey, you coming here to a new listing the primary reasons got it,” to help calm her school,” Faulkner said. behind her improvements. teammate. “She was one of the rea- “If you love the game, you “She was a great player sons why I came here. Big just want to get better. You when she got here, so thanks to her for the sup- want to work harder than she brought that level of port and everything.”

FILE Rachael Steedley (left), a setter for the Fort White Lady Indians, celebrates scoring a point with her teammates. Steedley attributed improvements in her game to playing club volleyball during the off-season.

you learn the game more,” setter,” Hunter said. “She Hunter said. “She definitely doesn’t have a lot of height, SETTER improved a lot from last but you don’t need a lot of Continued From 1B year to this year.” height being a setter. She’s Steedley said she very book smart as well, a big deal because you improved her game in the so she has the academics can’t be negative on the off-season playing for the going for her, too.” court. Volleyball is really a Gainesville Vision club vol- Steedley shared the mental sport. You have to leyball team. success of her award by stay positive and help your Steedley said the thanking her family and teammates out.” Gainesville Vision head her teammates. Hunter said Steedley coach Kris Gibson, had “My teammates were improved over the summer, years of experience and really supportive through- playing competitive club shared her knowledge of out the season,” she said. volley, which turned out the game. “We had our run-ins a to be an asset for the Lady “She pointed out things couple of times, but we got Indians squad. to me that I’ve never even right through them. And “She improved a lot FILE thought of,” Steedley said. my family has also always Erica Faulkner (center) leaps while trying to spike a ball in a volleyball match during from last year to this year,” “She pointed out small been super-supportive Hunter said. “She also went the fall as CHS head volleyball coach Trudy Andrews (background) looks-on. things that really improved about club ball.” to [volleyball] summer my setting game and my Fort White’s chief setter camps, so I attribute a lot game as a leader.” said she’s looking forward of her success this year Steedley was also a to getting back out on the NFL to those things that she captain of the Gainesville hardwood next season. did during the off-season. Vision. “I’ve been hearing that Jags lose their cool in loss to 49ers She just became a much “I guess Coach Gibson we’re going to get a couple stronger server and setter. saw something in me the of new players,” she said. She’s always been a very way Coach Hunter did,” “We were a young team really can’t celebrate it,’” coach Doug smart player and she even Steedley said. “School ball this year and we only had By JOSH DUBOW Marrone said. “We know that there’s took that to the next level is your big deal, but club three seniors. We have a Associated Press something for us this postseason. We know and became more intelli- ball is the one that helps couple of girls returning there’s a sense of accomplishment, but gent in the game of volley- you for school ball. You do that are playing club ball in SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The that’s something we’ll look back on. Right ball.” a lot of practicing and tiny the off-season and I think Jacksonville Jaguars lost their cool and now our focus is correcting that, doing a Playing volleyball stuff to improve your game they are going to improve possible a chance at a first-round bye. better job and getting ourselves ready to throughout the year once school ball does come a lot. They love volleyball. The only saving grace was Jacksonville play the final game of the season.” allowed Steedley to fine back around. I love club Most of the girls that we clinched its first division title since 1999. The frustration for Jacksonville was tune her game and the ball.” play with just love it and Not that the Jaguars were in any mood evident almost from the start as the additional repetitions Hunter said she believes they have a crazy passion to celebrate after being the latest team to Jaguars fell into a 16-0 hole before ral- allowed her get familiar Steedley could play volley- for it just like me and my get picked apart by Jimmy Garoppolo and lying to take the lead early in the third with a variety of game situ- ball at the next level — as a sister. I just love playing the surging San Francisco 49ers. quarter. They then gave it back up fol- ations. collegiate player. with people who share the Blake Bortles threw three intercep- lowing Bortles’ second interception and “Playing year ‘round, “She’s a very good same passion.” tions, including one that was returned for never recovered. a touchdown , and the NFL’s top-ranked Defensive lineman Malik Jackson scoring defense was overmatched by and cornerback Aaron Colvin got into a Garoppolo and the 49ers in a 44-33 loss heated argument on the sideline and the on Sunday. Jaguars then committed three personal “Very weird feeling. Any time you lose, fouls — by Myles Jack, Yannick Ngakoue especially the way we’ve been playing, it’s and Jackson — to fuel two touchdown tough,” Bortles said. “But it’s also kind of drives in the second half. in the back of your head that we won the “It’s tough. When we’re on the field we division. So that’s pretty cool but I don’t can’t allow things like that to happen,” think anybody’s happy with what went on Colvin said. “That’s probably our biggest today. We wanted to win the division by opponent is ourselves, when we beat our- winning today. We weren’t able to do that selves. We have to fix that issue. We can’t so that’s tough.” go into the playoffs like that. Today was The Jaguars (10-5) clinched the AFC just an odd situation. We’re not really that South when Tennessee lost to the Rams kind of team. We’ll be better.” earlier in the day but were dealt a blow in The Niners (5-10) sensed that frustration their hopes for a first-round bye with the from a defense that came into the game loss. Jacksonville must beat the Titans having allowed the fewest points and net next week and hope Pittsburgh loses to yards passing and recorded the most sacks Houston and winless Cleveland to avoid in the NFL heading into the week. playing on wild-card weekend. San Francisco effectively used misdi- That missed opportunity made it hard rection and another strong performance to celebrate after the game. from Garoppolo, who threw two TD pass- “This is what I told the team. I said, es and ran for a third score to win his ‘Listen, we’ve earned that. We’ve won 10 fourth straight start, to put up the most football games. We’ve earned it, but we points against the Jaguars all season.

COURTESY Myles Jack, a Jacksonville Jaguars’ linebacker, puts pressure on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo as he attempts a pass in Sunday’s game.