A4 + PLUS >> Columbia, Suwannee girls battle to draw, Page 14A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Changes have CHS on Fort White faces similar verge of regional semis offense in Union County See Page 14A See Page 14A FRIDAY EDITION FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1874 | $1.00 Lake City Reporter LAKECITYREPORTER.COM Catholic Charities giveaway provides bounty 300-plus families served giveaway, a plentiful bounty distribution due to covid. That wasn’t the only Jared Fraze, during Thanksgiving was celebrated as 1,757 peo- “More people showed up.” change brought on by covid- a Covenant food distribution. ple were served from 326 Now in its 21st year, the 19. Edwards said in the past Community families from Thursday’s local organization normally nine months, because of the School student, By TONY BRITT event, more than a year ago. provides the baskets during global pandemic, her team puts bags of [email protected] “More people picked up a two-day period. But hasn’t taken any days off food into a cli- their food in one day this Edwards said the covid-19 while they worked to change ent’s car during There was plenty to year than two days last year,” pandemic cut into the num- safety protocols and changed Thursday’s be thankful for Thursday said Suzanne Edwards, ber of available volunteers, some of the ways the agency Catholic morning. Catholic Charities’ Lake causing the one-day event. provides services. Charities During Catholic Charities’ City regional director, as the “We had to try something Thanksgiving annual Thanksgiving basket organization revamped the new,” she said. BOUNTY continued on 2A TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter basket giveaway. Cops: Lost couriers Laying the cornerstone greeted at gunpoint Staff report Lost while trying to make a delivery, a pair of deliver- ers weren’t greeted by a comfort- ing, under- standing smile. Rather, Parrish authorities say the cou- riers found a surprise pack- COURTESY age: a woman pointing a An artist’s rendering of the Cornerstone Crossing at 47 development, which will include commercial, restaurants, grocery and retail gun at them. sites, according to developer Scott Stewart. Work at the site is expected to begin next year. According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, two people in a Budget box truck were struggling to Developer outlines SR 47 commercial project find an address to deliver a package late Wednesday By TONY BRITT different commercial lots to that morning when they noticed [email protected] project down there,” he said fol- Debra Parrish, 50, in her lowing the meet- garage trying to get their The State Road 47 and Interstate ing. attention. 75 interchange is about to get a He added devel- The CCSO report states facelift. opers are looking that when they got out of Construction will begin for some national the truck, the delivery peo- Cornerstone Crossing at 47, a fast-food restau- ple noticed Parrish was multi-million commercial project rants for the site pointing a black Sig Sauer that is being developed by local Stewart and are already in .45 caliber handgun at them. businessman Scott Stewart, in the talks with repre- The victims told authori- next few months, according to an sentatives from a grocery store, as ties that Parrish asked what update Stewart provided to the well as a local fast-food company they were doing in the neigh- Columbia County commissioners out of Gainesville. borhood and that they didn’t at the end of Thursday night’s The site, which will be on the belong there. Parrish, who county commission meeting. south side of I-75, will probably the report states admitted to Stewart said he has been work- see the demolition of the Little being under the influence of ing on the project for roughly Caesars restaurant at its current alcohol, said she didn’t rec- three years. He said he hopes to location and the business moved ognize the Budget box truck bring commercial development to farther south near the traffic sig- FILE they were driving and felt the 27-acre property with restau- nal. The 27-acre property that is planned for Cornerstone Crossing at scared. She added she felt rants, a grocery store, a gas sta- “We anticipate a lot of this proj- 47 was cleared in February 2019. Construction on the commer- tion and other retail opportunities. cial project at the State Road 47 and Interstate 75 interchange is COURIERS continued on 2A “We’re looking at bringing 11 PROJECT continued on 2A expected to begin in 2021. 1130 WEST US 90 GW HUNTER GW386-752-5890 HUNTER Even our regular includes a premium. VISIT YOUR LOCAL CHEVRON STATION Vol. 146, No. 175 TODAY’S WEATHER Obituaries . 2A CALL US: Opinion . 4A (386) 752-1293 Faith & Values . 5A SUBSCRIBE TO 75 59 Advice & Comics . 6A-7A THE REPORTER: Voice: 755-5445 Mostly cloudy, 2A Classifieds . 8A Fax: 752-9400 Sports . 14A 2A FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER BOUNTY Continued From 1A QUICK HITS Scripture of the Day “We’ve seen somewhere between 40-48% increase of people coming and “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the coun- some that were actually donors, and sel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of that’s a very humbling experience sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But for them,” she said. “I’m grateful that his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law they know they can come here… Why doth he meditate day and night.” not use the ability for us to give back — Psalm 1:1-2 (KJV) when they’re in need. There is defi- nitely a need…” Edwards said the pandemic has Thought for Today taken donors away from the agency Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the hu- because they are struggling, but that man face. is providing other donors opportuni- TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter — Victor Hugo, 1802-1885, French author ties to step up and give to the agency. Tina Seifert (left) stands with Josh Eadie, a student volunteer, as they “There’s still a deficit, but I’m very wait to push boxes of food down a conveyor belt as Catholic Charities thankful to our community and our clients get their Thanksgiving baskets on Thursday. Winning Lottery Numbers people that have stepped up,” she said. Pick 3: (Wednesday p.m.) 0-7-3 Dorothy Spradley has volunteered students on hand Thursday to carry The Church of Latter Day Saints had Pick 4: (Wednesday p.m.) 2-3-9-5 with Catholic Charities for the annual the items to the vehicles — which had roughly 10 volunteers helping pass Fantasy 5: (Wednesday) 1-3-6-13-27 Thanksgiving basket give-away more meandered through the property in food out, including Bailey Peterson, a than 20 years, while working for the two lines before getting to the loading missionary with the church. local school district. zone where they opened their back- “We just feel it’s our duty as people See an error? “I continue to do it since I retired doors or trunks — packing boxes in who understand about Christ to serve The Lake City Reporter corrects errors of fact in news because it’s a great program,” she the warehouse and moving boxes of others and to spread the love of Jesus items. If you have a concern, question, or suggestion, said. “It’s a community outreach food along the conveyor belt. Christ,” he said of their volunteer please call the editor. Corrections and clarifications will program and it really sets up those “This is our student leadership work Thursday. “I’ve seen that sacri- run in this space. Thanks for reading. families to have a really blessed team and we always love to give back ficing a little time can bring joy to a Thanksgiving.” to the community,” she said. “We feel lot of people.” Submissions Spradley said when she arrived it’s really important, as Christians, Although Catholic Charities gave The Lake City Reporter accepts photographs and caption around 8 a.m., there were already that we give back to those who need away thousands of pounds of food to information to run at the discretion of the editor. If you about 25 vehicles lined up, even just a little bit of help especially at the families Thursday, the agency was would like to see your organization in the newspaper, send though the event was slated to begin holiday season.” also the beneficiary of $10,000 from the picture and information to Jamie Wachter at jwachter@ at 9 a.m. Strickland said the event served as a the Suwannee Valley Community lakecityreporter.com. “With times like they are now, with learning opportunity for the students. Foundation, which will be coupled so many people out of work, this pro- “It teaches them that it’s not just with a matching $10,000 donation gram supplies a Thanksgiving dinner about them, that it’s about giving from one of its board members who Lake City Reporter and food for those families that are back,” she said. “They are blessed, so wished to remain anonymous — for a HOW TO REACH US ADVERTISING really in need, so they can enjoy it it’s important that they are a blessing $20,000 donation. 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