1 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1874 | 75¢ Lake City Reporter LAKECITYREPORTER.COM DEAL IN PLACE; NO DEFAULT House OKs Sen. bill and sent a waiting President cleared the way for a final 285-144 month longer, and fund the gov- his desk, he said, “I will sign it Barack Obama legislation late vote in the Republican-controlled ernment through Jan. 15. More immediately. We’ll begin reopen- to raise debt ceiling, Wednesday night to avoid a House about two hours later on than 2 million federal workers ing our government immediately reopen government. threatened national default and the legislation, which hewed would be paid — those who had and we can begin to lift this cloud end the 16-day partial govern- strictly to the terms Obama laid remained on the job and those of uncertainty from our business- DAVID ESPO ment shutdown, the culmination down when the twin crises erupt- who had been furloughed. es and the American people.” AP Special Correspondent of an epic political drama that ed more than three weeks ago. At the White House, Obama As debate began in the House, placed the U.S. economy at risk. The legislation would permit hailed the Senate’s vote and Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Ky., said, WASHINGTON — Up against The Senate voted first, a bipar- the Treasury to borrow normal- encouraged the House to follow a deadline, Congress passed tisan 81-18 at midevening. That ly through Feb. 7 or perhaps a suit. Once the measure reaches DEAL continued on 3A LETTING THE Benefit to aid fallen SUN SHINE IN vets What’s secret, what’s not in government Concert for Seminar gives citizens, wounded set local officials a lesson for Saturday. in public records law. By AMANDA WILLIAMSON [email protected] By STEVEN RICHMOND [email protected] An unknown soldier and an American flag scented overnment and with the smell of Kuwait’s media workers burning oil fields inspired learned that the Robert Paschal to cre- sun does indeed ate Americans Helping shine in some Wounded Veterans, Inc., Gpretty obscure places, including and now the organization public restrooms, at the First gives Lake City the chance Amendment Foundation’s 2013 to help through a benefit Sunshine Seminar Wednesday concert on Saturday. morning. Americans Helping Meeting at Florida Gateway Wounded Veterans, Inc. College, a crowd of about 50 presents Joey Rand and employees of North Florida Friends Saturday at 7 p.m. government, law enforcement, at the American Legion media agencies and private citi- Post 57, 2602 S Main Street, zens attended the seminar host- in Lake City. According to ed by the Lake City Reporter to Robert Paschal’s daughter, learn more about Florida’s ‘gov- Denise Paschal, 100 per- ernment-in-the-sunshine,’ public cent of the proceeds go to record and media law from help injured veterans. First Amendment Foundation Local officials and private citizens listen as Barbara Petersen, First Amendment Foundation president, speaks Wednesday on Florida’s public records and open meetings laws. President Barbara Petersen and ‘Outdoor enthusiasts’ Jacksonville media attorney records access may not be Currently, the organiza- Ben “Ziggy” Williamson. entirely clear. tion is focusing on provid- Lake City Reporter Publisher She told the story about ing track chairs to veter- Todd Wilson set the tone for a young reporter covering a ans who lost their legs in the seminar with a quote from town hall meeting in which the line of duty, but still George Washington from 1799, an all-male city council had a want a way to travel on shortly before his death. heated discussion mysteriously hunting expeditions, fam- “The great mass of our resolved, without discussion, ily trips to the beach or citizens requires only to under- after they returned from a brief hikes through the woods. stand matters rightly, to form recess. Since the chair has tank- right decisions,” Wilson said, The reporter suspected that like wheels, it will not fit quoting Washington. they were meeting in the men’s through the average door- Florida’s Sunshine Laws play room to discuss the matter, but frame. Denise Paschal an integral role in maintaining needed evidence to prove it suggests it for “outdoor transparency between govern- before she could call them on a enthusiasts.” ment officials and the citizens Sunshine violation. Joey Rand used to per- they serve. “A couple weeks later she form as an Elvis Presley Petersen explained that the called me and told me she got impersonator, and at one sunshine laws direct the gov- the evidence,” Petersen said. “I time had a tribute band ernment to follow three impor- said, ‘You did?’ She said, ‘Yep. dedicated to Bill Haley and tant guidelines: I followed them into the men’s His Comets. The event will •Meetings of public agencies room.” feature local talent as well. must be open to the public; Photos by JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter The reporter was able to Students from Shining •Reasonable notice of such Petersen addresses a crowd of about 50 at the 2013 Sunshine Seminar flush them out of the men’s Star Academy of the Arts meetings must be given; at the Florida Gateway College Wilson S. Rivers Library and Media room because no two members will open the show with •Minutes must be taken. Center on Wednesday. of the same board or commis- its chorus performing the There are, however, numer- sion can meet to discuss an National Anthem. The ous exemptions to these rules, body understands their rights Throughout her presentation, issue they may take action on school plans to include per- including matters of public and responsibilities under both Petersen walked the audience without meeting the three crite- formances from its chorus, security and certain state con- the sunshine law, public meet- through a variety of tricky hypo- ria outlined above. band, orchestra, dancers gressional proceedings. ings law and public record law,” thetical and actual examples and guitar group. All five “Our main purpose is really Petersen said during her intro- in which understanding of student organizations will education, making sure every- duction. Sunshine Laws and public SUNSHINE continued on 3A perform patriotic-themed songs. “We’re highly honored to have been asked,” said Tony Buzzella, principal of Shining Star Academy of One lane of US 90 will the Arts. “We like to per- form, especially for our vet- erans.” be closed today, Friday Buzzella will also play in headliner Joey Rand’s band. From staff reports The lane will be closed Thursday The band is comprised of and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 musicians from around Construction on the new Campus p.m. North Florida. USA Credit Union on U.S. 90 West The existing driveways will be “I think it’s going to be a will require an eastbound lane clo- removed and replaced with curb great show,” Buzzella said. sure between Southwest Sandlin and sidewalk. Access to the credit He hopes everyone comes Way and Sisters Welcome Road, union will be off Sisters Welcome out to support America’s according to the Florida Dept. of Road. 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