A3 SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1874 | $2 Lake City Reporter LAKECITYREPORTER.COM >> SUNDAY + PLUS 50-plus animals rescued A real Navy’s from ‘Dog House,’ 10A longest talent with ship Morris wire 1C Williams Dental reboot 4A See 1D Denny’s ‘sorry’ for turning RENOVATION PROJECT away black church group 3A Add half a VA CLINIC A ‘FIRST’ million to Blanche estimates Cost of underground utilities also responsibility of City Hall. By CARL MCKINNEY [email protected] Lake City taxpayers are on the hook for more than half a million dollars to install underground utilities at the Blanche Hotel — and up to a $1 million or more to repair City Hall — fueling a plan for significant budget cuts. In 2017, the city agreed to pay Valdosta- based Integrity Development Partners, which is renovating the Blanche Hotel, COREY ARWOOD/Lake City Reporter U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn looks over blueprints of the new 12,650 square foot primary care facility with Robyn for installation Ringgold, a construction representative for the VA (left), on Friday. of underground power, phone and fiber optic lines. COURTESY The work, which Artist’s rendition of the new Blanche. does not include Primary care facility here is unique water, sewer or gas, is projected to cost around $529,000, city documents show. Groundbreaking clinic open in Lake City and it has earned “It’s a real breath of fresh air to “I anticipate it to be a little less than that, but you got will open in 2 months. Congressman Neal Dunn’s seal of come in and see a place that is brand to be conservative when you plan and budget,” said approval both as a healthcare profes- new, and this is actually where care newly hired City Manager Joe Helfenberger. sional and state healthcare legislator. is going,” Dunn said. “More and The bulk of the price tag is for labor from Florida By COREY ARWOOD U.S. Reps. Ted Yoho and John more care is being done outside the Power and Light, Comcast and AT&T to install trans- [email protected] Rutherford also accompanied Dunn hospital than inside the hospital. It’s formers and underground cables, city documents show. along and the entourage of staff a less expensive, it’s easier access for There’s uncertainty about whether the city will bury In two months a new Veterans members throughout the unopened the patients.” the lines along Columbia Avenue, said IDP Marketing Administration primary care facility, VA Lake City Primary Care Clinic Citing his career as a physician Director Dennille Decker, who recently joined the com- the first of its kind in the state, will offices Friday afternoon. DUNN continued on 5A BLANCHE continued on 2A Prospective home buy- Jewel Lake Showcase draws hundreds ers at the or anything else prospective home- The event was sponsored and Showcase Prospective buyers were still owners could imagine for were on promoted by GSMS Developers, the at the rolling in as the event ended. display Saturday. Lake City Reporter, Currents maga- Jewel Lake The Showcase at The Reserve at zine and North Florida HomeSeller Showcase Jewel Lake featured traditional and magazine. are pictured By TONY BRITT modified floor plans during a four- GSMS Developers staff mem- at Saturday’s [email protected] hour showcase. bers were showing off their floor event. Homes with granite countertops, About 500 people attended the plans for their house models: Roughly soft close drawers or cabinets, event, which lasted from 9 a.m. - 1 The Bethany, The Brittany, The 500 people electronically controlled security, p.m., with attendees still coming in attended. lighting and temperature settings, at 1 p.m. JEWEL continued on 6A TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter Vol. 143, No. 356 Opinion . 4A CALL US: TODAY’S WEATHER (386) 752-1293 Obituaries. 7A Puzzles . 2-3B NIBLACK SUBSCRIBE TO THE REPORTER: 90 72 Business . 1C Free haircuts at ‘Giving Back’ event, 8A Voice: 755-5445 Life . 1D Fax: 752-9400 Chance of storms, 2A Thank You for your trust and confidence! FREE CONSULTATION 386-752-5222 153 NE Madison St. Across from Courthouse 2A SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2018 DAILY BRIEFING LAKE CITY REPORTER Human case of EEE found here QUICK HITS A human case of Eastern Equine pools when not in use. •In protecting children, read label Encephalitis has been confirmed instructions to be sure the repellent Scripture of the Day in Columbia County and there is COVER skin with clothing or is age-appropriate. “I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much heightened concern that more res- repellent. According to the Centers for as in all riches.” idents could become ill, the Florida •Clothing - Wear shoes, socks, Disease Control and Prevention, — Psalm 119:14 (KJV) Department of Health in Columbia and long pants and long-sleeves. This mosquito repellents containing oil of County said Friday. type of protection may be necessary lemon eucalyptus should not be used Columbia County Mosquito Control for people who must work in areas on children under the age of three and DOH-Columbia will continue sur- where mosquitoes are present. years. DEET is not recommended on Thought for Today veillance and prevention efforts, accord- •Repellent - Apply mosquito repel- children younger than two months Gravitation is not responsible for people falling ing to a press release. Officials remind lent to bare skin and clothing. old. residents and visitors to avoid being •Always use repellents according •Avoid applying repellents to the in love. bitten by mosquitoes and to take basic to the label. Repellents with DEET, hands of children. 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Some repel- dows, doors, porches, and patios. See an error? coolers, toys, flower pots or any other lents are not suitable for children. The Department continues to con- The Lake City Reporter corrects errors of fact in news containers where sprinkler or rain •Products with concentrations of duct statewide surveillance for mos- items. If you have a concern, question or suggestion, water has collected. up to 30 percent DEET (N, N-diethyl- quito-borne illnesses, including West please call the editor. Corrections and clarifications will •Discard old tires, drums, bottles, m-toluamide) are generally recom- Nile virus infections, Eastern equine run in this space. Thanks for reading. cans, pots and pans, broken applianc- mended. 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