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Sunny ROMNEY, MCCAIN: TRUMP A DANGER FOR AMERICA’S FUTURE, 6A 0% chance of rain 72 | 48 For details, see 2A www.mypdn.com PALATKA DAILY NEWS FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016 $1 2 already in mix for newly created Senate seat Former gubernatorial candidate and state House member announce intent to run for vacant position announced his candidacy for the District 8 seat. WHAT DO YOU THINK? BY BRANDON D. OLIVER District 21 state House member Keith Perry, Palatka Daily News Is there a candidate for local, state or national R-Gainesville, also announced his intent to repre- office you endorse? Tell us why. Two Alachua County residents entered into the sent the district, which encompass all of Putnam. Email Letters to the Editor to race for the state Senate seat in Putnam County’s “I am excited for the opportunity to again serve publicforum@palatkadailynews. newly redrawn district, which has no incumbent. the people of Alachua and Putnam counties, as com. Letter writers must include Earlier this week, 2006 gubernatorial candidate full name, daytime phone number and former state Sen. Rod Smith, standing on the Perry and address. There is a 350-word limit. steps of the Putnam County Courthouse, See SENATE, Page 5A Smith Old school Abortion building A park for pooches restrictions still on the closer to market being law Old Campbell Building Bill says public funds appraised at $1.1 million won’t be provided to Planned Parenthood BY ASIA AIKINS Palatka Daily News Associated Press Putnam County School District’s historic former office TALLAHASSEE — New remains vacant after a year on restrictions on abortion in the market. Florida won state House District officials moved to 200 approval Thursday, including a Reid St. in March 2015, leaving provision aimed at preventing behind its former quarters, a public money from going to historic structure dating back to Planned Parenthood affiliates. 1929. In contentious debate, sup- “It’s like night and day,” said porters said the bill was aimed Scott Gattschall, district facili- at protecting women’s health, Photos by ALLISON WATERS-MERRITT/Palatka Daily News ties supervisor. “It’s like a quan- Putnam County Sheriff’s Office K-9 officer James Heath watches his dog, Axel, hurdle a fence as part of training but opponents said it’s an tam leap for the district to go at the dog park in Francis. Members of the K-9 unit worked with Putnam County Parks and Recreation to create unconstitutional attempt to from a 100-year-old building to obstacles for small and large dogs at the park. limit access to abortions and a building that’s almost brand will end up in court, costing the new.” state legal fees. The Campbell Building, 200 House Bill 1411 passed on a S. Seventh St. in Palatka, was PCSO, Parks and Recreation partner to upgrade training facility 74-44 vote, mostly along party once an elementary school, lines. A Senate companion bill Gattschall said, and not set up has passed its committees and for the district’s administrative is ready for a floor vote. BY ALLISON WATERS-MERRITT needs. Palatka Daily News Some legislators on both When the district purchased sides say the bill may face more Putnam County’s only public dog park is getting new hurdles, fences and win- See SCHOOL, Page 5A dows to jump over, around and through See ABORTION, Page 5A with a partnership between Putnam County Parks and Recreation and the WHAT DO Putnam County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 unit. WHAT DO Sheriff’s Office Lt. Scott Surrency, who YOU THINK? oversees the K-9 unit, said the handlers YOU THINK? use the dog park at Francis Youth Sports What do you think a good use Complex off of St. Johns Avenue for train- What do you think about a for the old Campbell Building ing each week, but wanted to add obsta- House bill that offers new would be? Email Letters to the cles for enhanced training. restrictions on abortions? Email Editor to “The park is centrally located, and we Letters to the publicforum@ came out here for training,” Surrency Editor to palatkadailynews. said. “We met with (Parks and Recreation publicforum@ com. Letter writers palatkadailynews. must include full Putnam County Sherriff’s Office Sgt. Scott Surrency puts together com. Letter writers name, daytime phone number an obstacle at the dog park portion of Francis Ballpark. See PARK, Page 5A must include full name, daytime and address. There is a 350- phone number and address. word limit. There is a 350-word limit. Q.I. Roberts’ band growth requires more money, offi cials say Next year, the school will have its first BY ASIA AIKINS WHAT DO YOU THINK? Palatka Daily News senior class. And as the school grows, so does Do you think the Putnam County School the demand for extracurricular activities. A “burst” in growth at Q.I. Roberts Junior- District should do more to provide funds for “Last year, all together, we had 37-38 peo- Senior High School is leading to more inter- area bands? Email Letters to ple in (a combined) band,” Wendell said. est in the school’s band — and more costs. the Editor to publicforum@ “This year, we went to 60. We expect 25-30 “Q.I. was such a small middle school for a palatkadailynews.com. Letter more next year, bringing our total to about long time, but with the additional high writers must include full name, 90 kids.” school students, the (band) program is grow- daytime phone number and The school added a beginning band pro- ing,” said Karl Wendell, a business teacher address. There is a 350-word limit. gram this year to accommodate its youngest at Q.I. Roberts and band supporter. “We’ve students, in addition to its jazz and concert had exponential growth with the Cambridge began three years ago, Q.I. Roberts became CHRIS DEVITTO/Palatka Daily News program.” a high school, beginning with ninth grade Q.I. Roberts Junior-Senior High students participate in band When the Cambridge Advanced program and adding a grade each year. See BAND, Page 5A practice after school Wednesday. By mail, 2 sections VOL. 128 • NO. 45 The Voice of Classified/Legals ............ 4B Obituaries ....................... 3A INDEX PALATKA, FLA. Putnam County Comics ............................ 3B Opinions ......................... 4A Advice ............................. 3B Horoscope ...................... 3B Sports ............................. 1B since 1885 Briefing ........................... 2A Lottery............................. 2B Sudoku ........................... 5A Public Notices on Page 4B 030416a1.indd 1 3/3/16 8:12 PM “I want to live my life so that my nights are not full of regrets.” — D.H. Lawrence morning briefing English author 2AFRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016 (1885-1930) PALATKA DAILY NEWS Today in History www.palatkadailynews.com 1825 St. Johns Ave., Palatka FL 32177 MAIL: P.O. Box 777, Palatka, FL 32178 Today is Friday, March 4, the 64th day of 2016. There are 302 days USPS 418-500 left in the year. Periodicals postage paid at Palatka, FL, Palatka Daily News, est. 1885, TODAY IN PUTNAM is published daily Tuesday through In 1924, parents met at Palatka Saturday by the Palatka Daily News, Inc., Heights School for the purpose of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to organizing a Parent-Teachers Palatka Daily News, P.O. Box 777, Association. Palatka FL 32178 In 1927, East Florida Savings and MAIN NUMBER ..... 312-5200 Trust Co. reopened after merging with the Palatka Bank and Trust Business hours are 8 a.m. to Co. It suspended business Sept. 15. 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. In 1935, Putnam County Schools announced plans to operate for a full Call about classified or display ads, questions about circulation or any eight months. other newspaper business. Call with news tips at any time. Just fol- TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT IN HISTORY low the instructions after business On March 4, 1966, John Lennon hours. of The Beatles was quoted in the Advertising fax ....................312-5209 London Evening Standard as saying, Newsroom fax ....................312-5226 “We’re more popular than Jesus now; I don’t know which will go first Submitted photo CIRCULATION Acrylic colorist Wilson Bell will give a painting demonstration during the First Friday Art Walk of Melrose 7 p.m. today at — rock ‘n’ roll or Christianity.” After Artisans’ Way, 5910 Hampton St., the corner of State Road 26 in Melrose. Guests will learn how to create a unique and his comments caused an angry back- Please call 386-312-5200 by colorful Florida palm composition. There will be a drawing for four palm prints. The art walk is 6-9 p.m. and includes lash in the United States, Lennon 10 a.m. to report problems with the music on the porch by Janet Rucker and David Beede. The public is invited. For details, call 352-639-0730. sought to clarify his remarks, telling delivery of your paper. Circulation office reporters, “If I had said television hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you leave a was more popular than Jesus, I message, please give your name, 911 might have got away with it.” address and phone number. accident. officials are teaming up in a new pro- Correction Local media outlets reported gram aimed at helping veterans’ fami- ON THIS DATE For home delivery subscription, 53-year-old James Rodney Mann died lies obtain benefits. In 1789, the Constitution of the including tax Tuesday night at Lakeland hospital. The Department of Health said United States went into effect as the 13 weeks ................................ $24.62 The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday Florida is one of the first first Federal Congress met in New 26 weeks ...............................