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THINGS TO DO high-end JUNE 8 burglaries Free Y swim day; fund- JOEL ADDINGTON raiser for older adults MANAGING EDITOR programs [email protected] 10:00 am - 2:00 pm The sheriff’s office an- During its “Splash Bash” nounced on May 22 that on June 8 when the YMCA four suspects in a rash of pool on West Lowder Street high-dollar property thefts in Macclenny will be open and burglaries here were free to the public, BBQ arrested in Jacksonville pork dinners — complete with beans, coleslaw and and now face several felo- roll — will be sold for $5, or ny counts here. $6 with a drink, to benefit activities for older adults. Purchase this photo at www.bakercountypress.com Photos by Joel Addington The event runs from 10 a.m. Contestants in the face painting contest. Madden Hartley (third from left) won after showing off some dance moves for the judges. to 2 p.m. Class of ‘63 reunion 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm The Baker County High School class of 1963 will gather for a 56th reunion ‘Dog Days’ on June 8 at the Crews Robert Shortridge Farm Facility on Cattle Gap Rd. in south Glen St. Mary off CR 125. The program be- gins with a noon luncheon raises $500 at $25 per person. Send your response to Linda Richardson at 5749 Rich- JOEL ADDINGTON said county administrator ardson Rd., Glen St. Mary, MANAGING EDITOR Sara Little, who helped plan [email protected] and coordinate the festival See page 6 and its 11 vendors. The third annual Dog “It’s not quite as many as SPORTS Days of Baker Festival June we had last year but every- Tina Shortridge 1 drew a smaller crowd this one that’s been here today year but it was still substan- has had a really good time,” tial at roughly 130 visitors she continued. “We’ve had a Volunteer Peyton Keefer with Dawn in the best-dressed dog con- with dozens of the canines, lot of new vendors this year, test. many of which competed in so that was nice ... We really contests and for the best-in- enjoy having stuff like this show honor. for the community to come The Lydia Pons Memori- out and enjoy. What better al Best-in-show Award was thing can you do in Baker named after the late animal County for $1? And it’s for a advocate and owner of Bed, good cause.” Trever Norman Bath and Barks in Glen St. The roughly $500 raised Mary who lost her life last Saturday will help fund a Robert L. Shortridge, year in a vehicle accident. spay-and-neuter program 38, and Tina M. Shor- BCHS softball honors Fittingly, an Airedale for the indigent through tridge, 42, along with their See page 16 terrier named Rowan who county animal control. 16-year-old daughter and won the award as well as the “That was our focus to- Trever L. Norman, 17, howling contest was born day, to get that up and run- were in custody that day Go vote ... by one of Lydia Pons’ dogs, ning,” said Mrs. Little. after warrants were ob- How would you said her best friend Row- A handful of dogs and tained and served by local an’s owner Courtney Kline cats from county shelter officers working with the grade the services of Macclenny. on Steel Bridge Road were Jacksonville Sheriff’s Of- provided by the “We were proud of the available for adoption, fice, a statement from the turnout today. At last count though none were taken Baker County Sheriff’s Of- Baker County health we had about 135 at the Rowan howls into a microphone during the howling contest. fice (BCSO) released on department? gate, which is pretty good,” See page 2 Facebook stated. BCSO recovered some A 29% $40,000 in property sto- B 41% len from victims here, in- cluding a $19,000 Timber C 6% Shooting drills commence at schools King sawmill taken from JOEL ADDINGTON ty fire-rescue departments and Ed Fra- and useful in terms of imitating the fear an address on Cedar Creek D 18% Farms Road in Glen St. MANAGING EDITOR ser Memorial Hospital were involved in that would grip the campuses if there Mary belonging to Michael bakercountypress.com [email protected] the long-planned May 30 training exer- was a school shooting here, and pre- cise, which will be repeated at all other paring for a multi-agency response to a Kelly. County first responders descend- county campuses this summer. mass casualty scenario. Mr. Kelly reported that ed on the Glen St. Mary campuses of “I would describe our drills as pro- “It was awful,” said business teach- theft, as well as a missing Westside Elementary School and Bak- ductive, but we still have work to do. er Stephanie Wheeler. “I had genuine Polaris ATV 700 valued er County High School last week for a We have four more drills planned prior anxiety just thinking that it could really at $5000, on April 28. He 3rd grade mock school shooting drill involving to the start of the next school year,” said happen in Baker County.” said windows were broken teachers, faculty and volunteer stu- BCSO Major Randy Crews by email. Still, she said, it was helpful for on two ransacked camper dents. Accounts from faculty and students ELA results The sheriff’s office, the city and coun- at BCHS showed it was both stressful See page 2 See page 3 rank 3rd in Florida Page 3 Page 2 The Baker County Press Thursday, June 6, 2019 School shooter: First drills held From page 1 edy. “Being prepared to re- teachers to experience the spond immediately to an ac- district’s safety protocols in tive shooter incident is our real time, which gave every- primary focus. These drills one involved an opportuni- conducted, in coordination ty to troubleshoot the pro- with all responding person- cess and expose areas for nel, will lead to an organized improvement in the future. timely response, mitigat- “Our front office sec- Purchase this photo at www.bakercountypress.com Photo by Joel Addington ing the number of casual- retary literally had tears All the dogs who competed Saturday and remained to the end of the event with their owners or handlers. ties. We are all committed thinking that she could see to the process of planning a student hurt outside of and training to be prepared her office and not be able should our community be Dog Days: Turnout down, still good to go to help them without faced with this type of situ- risking her own death,” re- ation,” they said. From page 1 the cats. ty’s and committee’s efforts But animal control di- called Ms. Wheeler. Incoming BCHS junior in the last year or so to boost rector Georgia Monfort ex- The sheriff’s office no- and drill volunteer Andrea home by the end of the four- Feral cats weighing down adoptions, the facility’s eu- plained that the feral cat tified the public about the Pelfrey played the role of hour festival, which includ- release rate thanasia rate remains stub- population here is behind drill via its Facebook page an injured student who fled at 7 a.m. the morning of the ed K-9 demonstration by the During last week’s coun- bornly high. the shelter’s low release rate. from the shooter and drove exercise, saying it was an ef- sheriff’s office, train rids for ty Animal Advisory Com- “It feels like more (ani- “It’s a constant problem to Fraser Hospital for treat- fort to “maintain the high- kids, face painting, food and mittee meeting, the lack of mals) have gotten out and in the city limits,” she said. ment. While her mock inju- est level of safety for our games for both children and adoptions from the shelter then when we looked at the “People will drop them there ry was a dislocated shoul- student(s).” dogs. was discussed with some finals numbers, it turns out thinking they’ll survive off der, other volunteers had “The training drills tak- All but one of the dogs at dismay. not,” she said the evening of dumpster diving.” more severe injuries or died. ing place are mandated by the fairgrounds, a box-bull- Committee member Con- May 28. The director said often “I think we were all jok- law and will be conducted dog mix named Rex who nie Cannaday, who runs a As detailed by county whole litters of kittens are ing around until it started,” at every school throughout was sent to a prison pro- hound-dog rescue in Glen manager Kennie Down- abandoned in remote areas said Ms. Pelfrey. “Once it the summer,” the post read. gram to work with inmates, St. Mary, expressed frustra- ing during the meeting she of the county. She said some started we were all joking The annual drills are re- were still available for adop- tion that despite the coun- chaired, the county has residents have taken to trap- around until it started. Once tion early this week, as were been taking animals to the ping them for delivery to an- quired by the school secu- it started we were all actual- Orange Park Pet Smart for imal control, where unless rity legislation that passed ly terrified. When it came adoptions on weekends, adopted, they’re euthanized. after the shooting at Majo- time to run the man was BONAFIDE POOL BUILDERS secured a grant for an aw- “Hopefully, they bring ry Stoneman Douglas High behind us shooting blanks INC. ning around the dog cages them down to you, but it School in Parkland, FL in as the police officers of our to shade people looking to doesn’t always happen like February, 2018 that killed county rushed at him to dis- adopt and bought new soft- that,” she said. 17 students and staff and arm him. FREE ware for tracking and pro- The panel also agreed to injured 17 more. Seeing that response first ESTIMATES moting adoptions online, take a three-month hiatus. Maj. 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Third graders 3rd best marks in state Back-to- 2015 2019 THIRD GRADE ELA RESULTS 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 back at St. Johns 78% 78% 80% 77% 73% the top Nassau 75% 76% 78% 69% 66% JOEL ADDINGTON Baker 73% 72% 64% 59% 60% MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] Union 69% 70% 68% 63% 63% Last spring Baker County Clay 68% 68% 70% 63% 62% third graders improved their performance on the English Bradford 59% 47% 44% 45% 45% Language Arts (ELA) por- tion of the Florida Stan- Duval 51% 50% 51% 50% 46% dards Assessment (FSA) and for the second year running State 58% 57% 58% 54% 53% posted the third-highest passing percentage in Flor- ida at 73 percent. The district made a huge Arts. Duval ticked up one point to graders here last spring. Six That means nearly three leap in 2018 from 64 per- “Our district continues 51 percent. percent scored a level 1 and quarters of third graders cent passing in 2017 to 72 to perform higher than the Other Northeast Florida 20 percent scored a level 2. here scored at level 3 or bet- percent the following year. state and continues to im- districts lost ground or re- Thirty-four percent scored a ter on the 5-point FSA grad- It pushed the county’s pass- prove. The credit goes to mained static. level 3, 30 percent scored a ing scale, putting them be- ing rate from 20th in Florida our students, parents, and Seventy-eight percent level 4 and 9 percent scored hind St. Johns and Nassau (though two other counties schools for their wonderful of St. Johns County third a level 5, or perfect. counties where 78 percent posted the same percentage) work and to the many daily graders passed, the same “There is no place like and 75 percent of third grad- to third in the state. prayers from our communi- as last year, and Clay re- Baker County; our commit- ers, respectively, passed the Superintendent Sherrie ty. We thank God for honor- mained at 68 percent. Nas- ment focuses on good, solid reading and writing test. Raulerson said that the dis- ing the prayers on behalf of sau County slipped 1 percent instruction, building student The year-over-year in- trict is “extremely proud” our children and our school to 75 percent this year and and teacher morale, forming creases in the ELA passing of the latest results, which district,” said the superin- Union County’s passing rate relationships with students rates Macclenny Elemen- were 15 percent higher tendent on June 3. dropped by the same mar- and families, and providing tary, up 3 percent to 80 than the statewide passing Baker County wasn’t the gin. interventions and support,” percent, and Westside Ele- rate. She said Baker County only county in the region to The ELA exam was ad- said Mrs. Raulerson. “We mentary, up 1 percent to 68 third graders consistently gain ground this year. Brad- ministered to 333 third are dedicated to continuous percent, led to an increase out-perform their peers in ford boosted its passing rate academic growth and equip- ALCOHOLICS for the district of 1 percent. Florida in English Language 12 points to 59 percent and ping students as lifelong learners. It truly is better in ANONYMOUS Baker.” Meetings Mon. - Sat. @ 8 pm 8981 S. SR 228, Macclenny CHECK IT OUT... Burglaries: A family affair bakercountypress.com Meeting Monday @ 6:30 pm 93 N. 5th St., Macclenny From page 1 North 6th Street. The post in stolen property and tres- said a warrant was obtained passing. trailers and a .22-caliber ri- for his arrest as well. Tina Shortridge was ad- fle valued at $100 was gone A few weeks after the ditionally charged with ut- as well. Want a Lift? Cedar Creek Farms Road tering forged instrument, as Lift Chair Headquarters Four days later, accord- burglaries and thefts, a ze- she allegedly wrote a bill of ing to a complaint filed ro-turn Kubota lawn mow- sale for the sawmill. Robert KICK BACK & RELAX... against Tina Shortridge by er and trailer were reported Shortridge and Mr. Norman it also helps you up Detective Brandon Kiser stolen from a residence in also face a second count for of BCSO, the Polaris was Macclenny. dealing in stolen property. Easy payments to fi t ANY budget recovered after a deputy “After this incident, de- As of Tuesday, Mr. Shor- found a juvenile riding it on tectives developed leads tridge remained in the Jack- Deerfield Circle. The rider’s into potential suspects who sonville jail after his arrest- BAKER SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER Macclenny || 259-5655 father reportedly told the were responsible for those ed for possession of cocaine detective he bought the ATV burglaries and thefts,” read May 13, jail records show. for $400 from his cousin, the post. Baker County placed a de- Robert Shortridge, on April Mr. Shortridge, Tina tainer on him the following 28. Shortage, their daughter day for the cases here. The portable sawmill was and Mr. Norman all face He was found at a motel located and recovered on counts for armed burglary, on 103rd Street and arrested May 13 from another Cedar grand theft (two counts), on the local warrant. The co- Creek Farms Road address, grand theft of a firearm, caine was found in his pock- that of Timothy Hender- criminal mischief, dealing et, JSO records indicate. son. He allegedly purchased it for $2000 from Robert Shortridge on April 26 after one of the juvenile suspects Sunday messaged him on Facebook about the potential sale. OPENFriday ALL DAY UNTIL 8 PM Suspect Trever Norman SPECIALS was at a juvenile detention • Ribeye Steak center in Jacksonville when Beef Stew PROTECTIONYOU CAN AFFORD! questioned by detectives or Kiser and David Mancini on • Fish 259-2525 HUGE SELECTION OF NEW PISTOLS May 16, and admitted to the 7163 E. Mt. Vernon St. • Glen burglaries and thefts on Ce- Shrimp Open Sun-Sat 5:30 am-2:30 pm Pork & Rice GLOCK •• KEL TEC dar Creek Farms Road with TAURUS • SMITH & WESSON the other three suspects, Det. Kiser’s report notes. NOW OFFERING IN-HOUSE FINANCING OPTIONS! & MORE! Local investigators re- portedly learned that on Z ALL TYPES OF FLOORING Specializing April 24 a 17-year-old from Z COUNTERTOPS in complete Jacksonville, Lamont R. 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There are at least Ms. Corbin touted two MANAGING EDITOR Ms. Fraser’s advice 26 similar positions open criminal justice degrees and [email protected] opts out aligned with that of anoth- around the state, accord- some 15 years code enforce- er county planning consul- ment and zoning experience. Sheriff’s office detective -Ser ing to the Florida League of geant Tracie Benton recently MIKE ANDERSON tant, Mrs. Downing said in Cities and governmentjobs. She lacked planning experi- a memo to commissioners. ence, which will be needed completed the leadership pro- PRESS STAFF com. The salary ranges span Both believed the depart- as the county is currently gram from the Florida Sher- from $35,500-$56,400 for iff’s Association (FSA) that she Just days after county ment should be staffed by revising its comprehensive an assistant planner job in hopes will aid her agency and commissioners agreed to two people “due to the in- plan to guide land develop- Pasco County, which has her career in the future. hire a Savannah code en- creased workload for plan- ment in the coming years. nearly half a million people, Sgt. Benton was recently as- forcement administrator to ning and zoning.” Mrs. Downing said at to $87,165-$143,823 for a signed to a regional DEA task lead the planning and zon- Several options were pre- that time a higher salary planning and zoning direc- force and recommended for ing department, Susan K. sented to county commis- was needed to attract a ful- tor post in Doral, FL, a city FSA’s Commander’s Academy Sgt. Tracie Benton with Alach- Corbin, one of only two ap- sioners this week, as follows: ly-qualified planning and in Dade County with more by Sheriff Scotty Rhoden. She ua Sheriff Sadie Darnell. plicants for the job, with- • Raise the position’s sal- zoning director. than 50,000 people. was among 34 officers from drew herself after salary ne- ary “to match the current She recommended the Still, the county’s around the state to graduate from the academy as its eighth gotiations broke down. market.” board consider hiring pri- $50,000-$60,000 salary class. County manager Ken- • Change the minimum vate consultants to handle range is similar to that of FSA president and Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter nie Downing said last week requirements for the job planning and development the senior development re- described the academy as “the top course of executive study that Ms. Corbin found the by adding candidates with responsibilities until Ms. view planner position for program for our criminal justice leaders, adding that the $50,000-to-$60,000 sal- bachelor’s degrees in archi- Corbin was trained to handle the City St. Augustine, which training prepares officers for senior leadership posts. ary range for the Commu- tecture, landscape architec- those duties, and the board starts at roughly $48,000, Asked about her biggest takeaways from the experience, nity Development Director ture, public administration agreed. and the planner II job for the Sgt. Benton said, “Work hard. Be open to criticism and keep post insufficient. Her cur- or political science. City of Oviedo, FL in Semi- Board boosts salary range learning. Keep a positive attitude. We all have the same is- rent salary with the City of • Increase the salary to nole County, which has a sues no matter the size of the community we serve. I would Savannah is $84,000. Ms $70,000 and combine the When the county board $49,039-$61,200 range. definitely recommend the Commanders Academy to all dep- Downing told commission- Community Development convened on June 4, it Commissioners declined uty sheriffs.” ers Tuesday that Ms. Corbin Director position with a new agreed unanimously to in- to raise the local job’s salary She also built relationships during the program that she wanted to start at the top of assistant county manager crease the salary range to range on May 21 when they said made the last day of training a difficult one. that range and be eligible for position. $60,000-$70,000 in hopes gave the county manager au- “Each of us, from chiefs to sergeants, became friends and a merit-based raise in the fu- • Hire a part-time di- of attracting more applicants thority to begin negotiating bonded,” recalled Sgt. Benton. ture. rector at $40,000 and full- with a revised job listing on- an employment contract. She and her classmates also helped raise more than The county manager said time “planning and zoning line, and perhaps enticing Qualifications listed in $42,000 for the FSA’s Youth Ranches during their two without prior approval from technician” at $30,000 to Ms. Corbin to reconsider. advertisements for the po- weeks together, which included a visit to the police memori- the board, that was not pos- $35,000. “I really believe it’s a sition included skills to per- al in Tallahassee and hearing from sheriffs from around the sible. • Use $60,000 to hire two money issue ...” commented form “a wide range of func- state, including Alachua County’s Sadie Darnell. The impasses prompt- full-time technicians to be Commissioner James Croft tions related to the Baker “Each and every sheriff that spoke to us was sincere and ed Mrs. Downing to consult aided by consultants on big County Land Development Tuesday. “If we want some- projects. one who’s worth their salt, honest. They showed us how passionate they are about serv- we have to add more salt to ing their communities and they gave each of us advice to help the shaker.” us succeed in our careers,” said Sgt. Benton. Commissioner James But the most enjoyable part of the academy for her was Bennett concurred, saying, learning how to best use social and traditional media to keep “We talk a lot about wanting the public abreast of law enforcement activities. our county to grow. We talk a “We learned how to keep the public informed using as lot about making certain we many tools and resources as possible,” she said. do things right. I’m not sure how we get there if we don’t have somebody who under- Traveler jailed for stands what is truly required in planning and zoning ...” Several other commis- sioners added that existing DUI at Walmart staff in the department are Prior to the arrival of overwhelmed with the cur- BRIANNA BARTLETT Trooper Satterwhite, an- rent workload and consul- An off-duty state trooper other trooper arrived at the tants will be needed until a y y RENT TO OWN z z on May 30 noticed an errat- scene to awaken the suspect new director is hired. ic driver and alerted Troop- and get his drivers license. Managing editor Joel er Joshua Satterwhite who When Mr. Stepina exited Addington contributed to later arrested a Tallahassee his vehicle he was reported- this story. wwNO CREDIT CHECKxx man in the Walmart park- ly unsteady on his feet and ing lot for driving under the couldn’t walk a straight line. 90 DAYS SAME AS CASH influence of alcohol. Mr. Stepina, nonethe- PREGNANCY Lee P. 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Whittaker, 42, of Macclenny was booked locked up after giving police of Glen St. Mary was arrest- June 4 for failing to appear a false name and birth dates ed on May 29 for VOP relat- in court to face a marijuana because he was wanted in ed to a 2018 drug possession possession charge in 2017. Marion County for violating case. • Jacquilynn J. Taylor, probation. • Gary C. Andino, 32, 45, was served with a VOP Deonta T. Parks, 23, was of Jacksonville was also arrest warrant the same day with two others at Veter- booked that day for VOP at stemming from a tres- ans Memorial Park on 90 from marijuana possession passing case from 2018. She the evening of June 2 when of drug paraphernalia and was taken into custody at Deputy Andrew Thames re- disorderly conduct cases in Walmart about 2 p.m. sponded to a suspicious per- 2018. Photo by Karlee Nelson son report about 8 p.m. • On May 31, Lewis C. First responders working to extricate Ms. LaBay. The two others, Jarrod Chancy Jr., 28, of Glen St. B. Bennett, 20, and Chey- Mary was arrested at the SELL IT AND anne E. Krauss, 20, provid- sheriff’s office for VOP from MAKE SOME MONEY! ed identification while the a previous domestic violence PRESS CLASSIFIEDS Injured near Eddy Grade suspect offered a false name case, while Andrea M. Wil- and two false dates of birth liams, 26, of Tallahassee was JOEL ADDINGTON wearing a seatbelt when her to rest. Ms. LaBay suffered before confessing his real booked for failing to appear $7.00 MANAGING EDITOR 2003 Chevy Malibu veered a cut to her right arm and name after being restrained for a 2008 case. for 20 words [email protected] off the roadway near Eddy other injuries that were de- and read his rights. • Manuel Moncada-Agu- Deadline Monday at 5:00 Grade Road. She lost con- scribed as “non-incapacitat- In other warrants served irre of Palatka was served The Baker County Press A Glen St. Mary woman trol of the vehicle, according ing” in the report. recently for probation vio- with a warrant from St. was injured and flown to the to Deputy Baldwyn Tyler’s The Malibu’s damage lations, failing to appear in hospital after her car struck traffic crash report. was estimated at $5000 and court or alleged crimes in a power pole and then a tree The car knocked down an the pole $1000. other jurisdictions: on State Road 2 in Baxter Okefenokee Rural Electric The victim was flown to • Kelsey P. Keaton, 21, of the afternoon of May 24. Co-op power pole before UF Health for further med- Jacksonville was jailed May Sharon E. LaBay, 65, was striking a tree and coming ical evaluation. 24 for VOP stemming from drug possession and contra- band cases from 2017. • Falana K. Dunnell, 42, MORE CHOICES Arrest for beer bottle attack of Jacksonville was arrest- Finding the right insurance for all the things you ed May 23 at the sheriff’s love for over 75 years! BRIANNA BARTLETT upon walking back outside a Glen St. Mary man. office for violation of proba- was struck on with a beer Glenn A. Collingwood, tion (VOP) stemming from a Police arrested a Sander- bottle that broke on his 33, allegedly pulled a knife dated driving on a suspend- son man for aggravated bat- head. on the victim and threat- ed license case. tery following a beer bottle Mr. Mintz then said that ened her inside the couple’s • John R. Akridge Jr., 34, attack at a party on County he was struck again, this home. of Jacksonville was arrested Road 127 late on May 27. time on the neck causing According to the 35-year- at the same location for VOP Roderick L two lacerations. old victim, Mr. Colling- on May 27. He was on pro- Ruise, 42, was ar- After the alterca- wood grabbed her by the bation for driving on a sus- rested for striking tion, Mr. Ruise fled throat and pushed her to the pended license in 2017. Tyrahn Mintz, 44, from the yard and ground before pulling out a • Matthew L. Bui, 31, of twice with the bot- returned to his res- pocket knife. Jacksonville was booked tle before fleeing idence. Deputy Thames noted that day for failing to appear to his residence Witness and girl- that while at the time of the in court on the same charge. on Five Churches friend to Mr. Mintz, incident there were no vis- • Johnnie L. Smith, 37, of Road. Rhonda Clayton, ible injuries on the victim, Sanderson was arrested for Upon arrival at then drove the vic- bruising was apparent the VOP on May 28, the result Mr. Ruise’s resi- Roderick Ruise tim to Ed Fraser following day. 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After the dep- on May 29 and discovered pect under arrest and also uty found his vehicle at the he was wanted by the Brad- cited her for the seatbelt vi- Hardees parking lot, he ford County Sheriffs Office olation. asked the suspect if he had for driving with a suspend- • A traffic stop May 31 any illegal substances with ed license. landed a Glen St. Mary man him. Mr. Robertson re- The accused, Johnathan in jail for possession of a sponded no, and told Depu- D. Mann, 28, was pulled controlled substance after a ty Crews he could look. over by corporal Patrick K9 searched his vehicle. Deputy Crews conducted McGauley due to his pri- Rusty Canaday, 40, was a search and found a zip lock or knowledge of Mr. Mann initially pulled over by Dep- bag with the meth and the not having a valid drivers’ Photos courtesy of Bek Parker uty Mitchell Wight for not colored pill. Mr. Robertson Downed tree on Abernathy Road residence. license. wearing a seatbelt while was arrested at the scene. Corp. McGauley pursued driving in the area of U.S. 90 • After resisting arrest the suspect on CR 229 and and Lowder Street. and being found with a con- activated his emergency Mr. Canaday could not trolled substance without a lights just shy of Mr. Mann’s produce a license and a prescription, Deputy Tyler Storm causes downed trees residence on Boyce Road, check with dispatch con- Baldwyn placed a Macclen- his report indicates. firmed the suspect’s license ny man under arrest on May BRIANNA BARTLETT The suspect pulled over was suspended. 30. Following a hot and dry and the locked the vehicle The deputy noted in Deputy Baldwyn was dis- afternoon, a quick and vio- with the keys inside. Corp. his report that the suspect patched to the area of Laur- lent thunderstorm passed McGauley then opened the avoided eye contact and amore Road near the Baker over Baker County on May vehicle with a tool and re- sweat heavily, prompting County fairgrounds in refer- 28 causing tree damage moved a BB-gun from the him to ask about any illegal ence to a reckless driver. around the county. driver’s side door. drugs present. Upon his arrival the dep- Emergency management The officer noticed the Mr. Canaday denied con- uty noticed a sleeping fe- director Bek Parker stat- suspect reaching back into sent for a search but said male passenger and the sus- ed that five calls were dis- the rear of the vehicle during there could potentially be pect, Dalton K. Conger, 24, patched, two of which in- the initial traffic stop and items due to family mem- in front of the vehicle. volved down trees. The first found a bag of crystal-like bers using the vehicle ear- Deputy Baldwyn wrote in a tree fell on a Sanderson substance on the floor Damage to vehicles off of CR 127. lier in the day. The deputy his report that the suspect residence off of Abernathy board. The suspect’s 5-year- utilized his K9 Vader for an appeared to be under the in- Road. At a separate location old son was also inside the in wind events,” said Park- According to a Facebook air sniff. fluence of an unknown sub- a tree fell across a vehicle at vehicle. er. “Securing loose items post by Florida House Rep- Vader responded to the stance and was foaming at a property off of CR 127. Mr. Mann was arrested in yards, check and know resentative Chuck Brannan, rear of the vehicle, which the mouth. The remaining calls in- for drug possession and is- where your insurance poli- the sales tax holiday covers prompted the officer to Prior to making contact volved more downed trees sued a citation for driving cies are and having a family reusable ice packs, portable search further. with the suspect the depu- obstructing roadways. No without a valid license. emergency plan.” self-powered light sourc- Deputy Wight found and ty awakened the passenger, injuries were reported from • In another case of driv- With the start of hurri- es, gas containers, batter- tested a plastic bag of meth. Markie D. Wilkerson, 25, any of the damaged sites. ing on a suspended license, cane season on June 1, fam- ies, various equipment for The suspect was also given a and ordered her out the ve- Sergeant Parker advised a Macclenny woman was ilies are also encouraged to strapping down items and citation for the seat beat vio- hicle. that the best defense for jailed on June 3 after a traf- take advantage of the tax- generators. For more infor- lation and a verbal warning Mr. Conger then told the summer storms is being fic stop for driving without a free holiday on hurricane mation on eligible purchas- for driving while license sus- deputy he had been smoking prepared. seatbelt. supplies lasting through es, please visit www.flor- pended. marijuana and was exhaust- “Try to think in advance Stephanie D. Gooder- June 6. idarevenue.com. • A Macclenny man was ed from work. The deputy what could become an issue ham, 26, has had her license arrested in the parking lot escorted him to the patrol suspended seven times, ac- of the Hardees on South 6th car for questioning and a cording to the police report Street after a search of his pat-down search. from Deputy Collyn Green. vehicle revealed meth and The search revealed a Deputy Green observed an Xanax pill on May 31. rectangular pill wrapped the suspect pulling out of The suspect, Charles A. in a plastic bag. It was later the Walmart parking lot Robertson, 37, was found identified as Alprazolam, a without a seatbelt on and in the KFC parking lot wan- generic form of Xanax. Ms. initiated the traffic stop. dering around aimlessly and Wilkerson told the deputy Ms. Gooderham told the slurring his speech, accord- that they both had taken the deputy her license was sus- ing to Deputy Ricky Crews. drug throughout the day. She was released. Due to the physical state of the suspect, EMS was CITY OF MACCLENNY called to transport the sus- pect to Fraser Hospital for NOTICE OF PUBLIC further evaluation. Follow- ing his release, Mr. Conger HEARING REGARDING was transported to county FIRST READING OF AN jail. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF MACCLENNY ZONING THINGS TO DO MAP From page 1 The City Commission of the City of Macclenny, Florida shall consid- FL 32040 er first reading of an ordinance, “A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN OR- DINANCE RELATING TO AMENDING REZONING THE PROPERTY JUNE 11 Photo courtesy of Sherri Gainey AS DESCRIBED HEREIN FROM COMMERCIAL, GENERAL (CG) TO From left: JJ Weeks, Sherri Gainey and Jessica Luciano. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD); PROVIDING FOR INTENT; OrisiRisi: African AUTHORITY; FINDINGS OF CONSISTENCY; FINDINGS OF FACT; Drumming & Dance SEVERABILITY; RECORDATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.” June 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 SYNOPSIS: The Subject Prop- am ‘Day of Hope’ last stop erty consists of approximately Women’s Club 24.78 acres located on the 144 S. 5th St., Macclenny south side of Woodlawn Road immediately west of Sixth Emily Taber Public Library on JJ Weeks ‘Revive’ tour Street/State Road 121 (see is holding the summer er and Justin Warren worshiped with the map). The Subject Property is library program again this BRIANNA BARTLETT crowd at the Macclenny church leaving a designated CMI on the City’s year. A Universe of Stories The nonprofit organization A Day of Hope lasting impact on the attendees. 2025 Future Land Use Map will be on Tuesdays at 10:00 (“FLUM”). The ordinance will and First Assembly of God in Macclenny “I thought it was phenomenal,” said Mon- Subject am from June 11 - July 16. cause the Subject Property hosted a free concert for the community on ica Carlton, a member of First Assembly of Property There will be a different to be classified Planned Unit June 1 where Christian artists performed God. “My granddaughter, 10 years old, en- Development on the City’s theme each week. All pro- grams are held across the and shared their testimonies. joyed it very much. All three performers Zoning Map. The application The JJ Weeks Band has spent nearly four is being sought in order to en- street from the Emily Taber seemed genuine in their commitment to able construction of an apart- Library at the GFWC Wom- months on the road for the Revive Tour and serve God while not charging admission for ment complex on the Subject en’s Club and are free to the chose Baker County as one of its final resting a great concert.” Property. public. Programs funded points before ending the spring tour. According to Mr. Gainey when A Day of by Florida Department of Originally only performing at 12 venues, Hope held its inaugural event in 2016 the JJ FIRST READING: A public hearing on the first reading of the pro- State Division of Library the tour continued to grow through word of Weeks Band cost $3,500, this time the cost posed ordinance will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in the City Information Services SATL mouth and posts on social media which led was $1,500. Commission Chambers at City Hall, 118 East Macclenny Avenue, A Day of Hope’s founder Thomas Gainey to Macclenny, Florida. There shall be no vote by the City Commission Grant. “I booked them with the 51 dollars in the A book the tour’s 45th concert. regarding this Ordinance at this meeting. The City Commission meet- Baker Beekeepers Day of Hope Inc. account at Country Feder- ing will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the public hearing will be held shortly Mr. Gainey originally planned on there al Credit Union and went to work raising the after the meeting is called to order. Interested persons may appear Association not being an event for the nonprofit, but amount needed to pull off the concert,” said at the hearing and be heard regarding the adoption of the proposed 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm through persistent fundraising and First As- Mr. Gainey. “There was a lot of behind the amendment. sembly of God’s willingness to host, he saw a scenes effort that went on to bring this tour Firehouse Subs way to bring the Revive Tour to Macclenny. to Macclenny, but every effort and sleepless A public hearing requiring City Commission Macclenny COMMISSION VOTE: JJ Weeks Band along with Jason Fowl- action on the proposed Ordinance will be scheduled for Tuesday, July hour was well worth it.” 9, 2019 in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 118 East Mac- A new group for beekeep- clenny Avenue, Macclenny, Florida. The City Commission meeting will ers, future beekeepers and begin at 6:00 p.m. and the public hearing will be held shortly after the curios enthusiasts will be meeting is called to order. Interested persons may appear at the hear- meeting at Firehouse subs ing and be heard regarding the adoption of the proposed rezoning. (conference room) on 121 in Macclenney on June 11 The complete PUD written description, conceptual site plan, and legal at 7 p.m. This meeting will description by metes and bounds and the proposed ordinance may be held the second Tuesday be obtained from the office of the City Clerk at City Hall on Monday of every month. through Friday during regular business hours. Should any person de- cide to appeal any decision made as a result of this hearing, such per- son will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of these proceedings is made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accom- The Baker County Press modation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should Ad Deadline: contact the City Manager at (904) 259-0972 at least 48 hours prior to the time of the hearing. Monday 5:00 PM Thursday, June 6, 2019 The Baker County Press Page 7 Arrested for spouse’s bloody nose Tips for beating JOEL ADDINGTON legedly placed Ms. Mann in • A resident at the Brent Deputy Thames’ vehicle summer heat safely MANAGING EDITOR a headlock before she broke Lane trailer park in Mac- with assistance from anoth- free and armed herself with clenny was jailed for dis- er responding officer. Dep- [email protected] JOEL ADDINGTON | MANAGING EDITOR a BB-gun, causing the sus- orderly intoxication and uty Thames said Mr. Thorn- [email protected] A 32-year-old Macclenny pect to flee. A witness con- threatening to kill a neigh- ton was yelling incoherently woman was arrested June 1 firmed her version of events. bor late in the afternoon on and claiming “my brain was The hot temperatures this summer will no doubt bring for battery on her husband • Melvin M. Norman Jr., June 1. falling out of my head” as he Baker County children and teens into the water. And that’s after they returned home 30, arrested for misdemean- William A. Hubbard, 61, attempted to kick the offi- why the county health department is recommending several from dinner and an argu- or battery on May 30 follow- of Lot 4 allegedly cussed and cers. safety steps be taken to reduce the risks of drowning, injury ment erupted. ing a dispute with his stepfa- threatened Colson L. Wilk- “... Charles continued to or illness in the coming months. Deputy Mitchell Wight ther, Wayne E. Wallace, 53. erson, 37, of Lot 7 as he was yell and appeared to be delu- “Swimming in open waters is different than swimming in responded to their Aspen The fight took place at Mr. outside working on his vehi- sional, stating several times a pool, even the strongest swimmer can get in trouble swim- Road residence to find Sta- Wallace’s residence on West cle. Responding deputy Jar- he was injected with ‘HCG.’” ming in open water. That’s why everyone (children, teens cie L. McCune claiming her Minnesota Avenue in Mac- ed Sharman said witness- notes Deputy Thames’ re- and adults) should never swim alone and always use the husband choked her from clenny. es backed up the younger port. He said the abbrevia- buddy system when swimming,” read a press release from behind and bit her finger as The suspect reportedly man’s version of events and tion may refer to a hormone the department public information officer Jose Morales. she attempted to push him arrived there to return a bor- neighbor Cassandra Amer- produced during pregnancy. “We have several areas in Baker County where people away. rowed vehicle and was using son reported that Mr. Hub- • Police arrested two men swim,” added Joe Pietrangelo, department administrator. The husband, Richard G. obscene language toward bard “is always drunk and in Sanderson for instigating “Water safety involves both where we swim as well as the McCune, 38, who was absent his mother, which prompt- hollering obscenities” at her a fight on CR 229 South the water that we swim in. Rivers and oceans can have strong when the officer arrived, re- ed Mr. Wallace to push Mr. and her children. evening of June 3. currents at times and you have to be cautious and have a turned to the address with Norman, according to Depu- The suspect was placed in When the first officer- ar swimming partner in case it becomes too difficult to swim to a “extremely bloody” nose ty Garrett Griffis’ report. Deputy Sharman’s patrol car rived shortly after 5 p.m., safety. Water quality also has to be a safety consideration.” and swelling between the A battery charge against because he continued yell- suspect Brad C. Stewart, 23, Parents tend to know about supervising small children eyes, Deputy Wight said. Ac- Mr. Wallace was sought ing obscenities and couldn’t and victim Brandon D. Cole- around water, but older youths should be monitored as well. cording to Mr. McCune, his through the state attorney’s stand on his own, the officer man, 31, were engaged in a Mr. Morales says kids ages 1–4 are more likely to drown wife became enraged after office. said. He smelled strongly physical altercation in the in home swimming pools but children ages 5–19 are more an argument and struck him After another family of alcohol and slurred his front yard of a residence. likely to drown in natural bodies of water. in the face several times be- member temporarily broke words during questioning, Lieutenant Mike Hauge also “Someone watching poolside or from the shore who is fore he left to avoid further up the ensuing fight, Mr. which was cut short after noted the second suspect, aware of where swimmers are always is an important layer injury. Norman allegedly shoved Deputy Sharman said Mr. Chester Hadley Jr., had a of protection,” he said. Deputy Wight noted that his stepfather into a micro- Hubbard was too intoxicat- large stick that another vic- The Baker County YMCA, a partner of the health depart- Mrs. McCune bore no signs wave, causing a gash to his ed to talk. tim said had a nail protrud- ment, offers swimming lessons and enhances water safety of being choked and arrest- head. Mr. Wallace also had • At the same trailer park ing from its end. of the children of Baker County. The organization’s Safety ed her for domestic battery. scratches to his back, elbow early the same morning Victim Leeadrica Farmer Around Water classes are free of charge for Baker County Her husband declined to and finger. Deputy Andrew Thames ar- reportedly told police Mr. youths. Swim classes carry free. For more information about complete a written state- Mr. Norman was arrested rested Charles Thornton Jr., Hadley threatened her with the swimming program, please call the Macclenny branch at ment and was treated at the at his Mulberry Street ad- 35, of Macclenny for resist- the stick, shoved her down (904) 259-0898. scene for a possibly broken dress in Macclenny and tak- ing arrest and battery on a and dragged her, even af- Mr. Morales also offered these tips to avoid contracting nose. en to county jail. law enforcement officer. The ter being informed she was illnesses from bacteria that may be present in some water The case was one of sev- • Dylan F. Strickland, 25, suspect reportedly called pregnant. bodies. eral arrests recently for bat- of Macclenny was accused of 9-1-1 for a medical issue and Both suspects denied • Open cuts or wounds should not be immersed in wa- teries or assaults resulting kicking acquaintance Justin grabbed the officer’s left arm starting the fight but they ter; if there’s bacteria in the water, they can enter the body from domestic and other Dinkins, 31, of Green Cove upon his arrival, scratching were arrested and taken to through a cut or wound. Water should not be swallowed as disputes. They included: Springs in the face, causing him in the process. county jail anyway. well. • Christopher L. Hamil- a laceration to his lip requir- After a brief scuffle, the • A cut or wound that happens when swimming, wading ton, 33, booked at county ing stitches. While he denied suspect was secured inside or boating should be washed with clean, running water and jail for battery on his ex-girl- the attack when questioned soap, and covered with a clean, dry waterproof bandage. friend, Katie Mann, 24, on by Deputy Collyn Green • Use extra precautions when swimming in warm fresh- May 31 by Deputy Jared on May 31, other witnesses Quali-Built Homes, Inc. water, especially ponds. It’s not safe to take in warm fresh- Mallard. confirmed it and Mr. Strick- General Contractors & Roofing Locally owned and operated water through the nose. Swimmers should wear nose clips or The victim said Mr. Ham- land was arrested for misde- avoid putting their heads under water. Warm water can have ilton arrived at her Jeff Star- meanor battery. 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Check your credit history yearly to make sure everything is accurate. √ Last but not least, protect your identity and financial information. One of the quickest ways to knock your finan- cial dreams off track is to have your personal information stolen. Keep passwords or PIN numbers to your debit/ credit cards and online accounts safe. Go paperless with your bank statements, shred them, or secure them. Keep your Social Security card, passport, checkbook, insurance documents and information in a safe place! Congratulations to the 2019 class of Baker County High School. I wish you all a future of financial success. And, if you are college bound, I encourage you to apply for Jax Federal Credit Union’s annual scholarship contest. We’ll award a $500 scholarship to a student from each Northeast Florida county we serve: Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau, and Baker. The deadline to apply is June 30. Visit Jaxfcu. Presidential plane banter revealed org/scholarship for more info. President Trump is on a world tour Japan though. All kinds of crazy things “Melania tells me that we’re going BAKER SOCIALIZING this week and as your intrepid investi- going on there. I’ve heard there are to see The Queen, not Queen. That’s gative reporter I tagged along and got Pokemon running around everywhere disappointing. Why do I want to see a to listen in to some stuff even the New and that Pikachu is head of their de- 9- year-old lady with a bunch of dogs York Times didn’t get. tective force. I know I saw that on TV. and ugly children? I caught him on the phone to one of Of course, it could be fake news. “Melania says she’s richer than me his business pals on his way to Japan. “They say the USS John McCain so that makes her okay. I would like to “Hi. This is me. I’m on Air Force is docked in Tokyo harbor. What the see the princesses though. Like Prin- One on my way to Japan. It’s a pretty @#&% is it doing there? It needs to be cess Kate and Princess Fiona and Prin- nice plane but nothing like Trump 1. I out at sea instead of mocking me by cess Jasmine. don’t know why the Air Force won’t let sitting there at the dock. “Not interested in Megan Markle me redo it to my standards. “Don’t they know that Godzilla is on though. She’s nasty. The only Ameri- “Maybe when the rampage again? can princess I want to see is Beyonce. Space Force gets up I saw video of him I wonder if my buddy Kanye could ar- and running I’ll be My Side of battling some sort of range that. able to design Space three-headed mon- “There’s a lot of trouble over there LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION: Force 1. It’ll look just the Matter ster. He’s HUUUUG- about something called Brexit. I’m not like the Millennium GEE! sure what that is, but it’s got the coun- Falcon only way cool- ROBERT GERARD “I don’t know why try all crazy. Melania says they are try- er, with everything anybody would want ing to get out of the European Union gold plated – including R2D2. C3PO is to live in Japan with Pokemon and and can’t seem to get it done. already gold so that’ll save the taxpay- monsters running around everywhere. “Maybe I could help them with that. ers money. Well at least they have the Power Americans did a pretty good job of get- “I’ve got a lot of reporters on the Rangers to protect them. ting out of the British Empire a couple plane and they aren’t very happy. I’ve “I hope the state dinner is at Beniha- hundred years ago. taken a cue from the folks at United na’s. I just love it when they toss those “Melania says I probably shouldn’t and charged them a bag fee. They also shrimp into your mouth. Eric couldn’t mention that. They’re still pretty don’t like my choice of the in-flight catch them but I could. They’d hit him touchy about it. meal. If a Burger King Whopper and right in the kisser and I’d grab them “Don’t know what I’m gonna eat. All Diet Coke are good enough for me it’s off his plate. He’d just whine about me they eat over there are fish and chips good enough for them. giving him back his shrimp. I told him, which Eric says are like fish sticks and “At least they can’t complain about ‘Don’t be a loser. If life throws you Lays potato chips. I’m okay with that the in-flight movie. We’re streaming shrimp, you better catch them.’ but he says they serve their beer warm. all the seasons of The Apprentice on “We’re going to England after Japan “Yuck. I’d better tell the Secret Ser- every channel. I get a big kick out of to see Queen. I love it when they do We vice to bring the mini-fridge off the sticking my head in there and shout- Are the Champions. That should be plane wherever we go. I don’t think I ing, ‘You’re Fired,’ at Fake News CNN my theme song. I should have played can handle warm Diet Coke. and the Failing New York Times. Another One Bites the Dust when I “Oh, well. Tally ho, pip pip and “I’m a little worried about going to beat Crooked Hillary. Cheerio mate. Donald out.”

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ACROSS The plaintiff’s attorney ar- THEME: FATHER’S DAY gued his client was ill-advised 1. Use elbow grease by Mr. Kirkland of other ave- 6. Goody bag stuff Flashbacks nues including bankruptcy that 10. “_e_ _ect,” song could have lead to a better out- 13. Singer Lenya come. Mr. Whitener contended BY: PRESS PUBLISHER 14. Band’s work-related trip Mr. Kirkland waved him off of JIM MCGAULEY that option in a deceitful effort 15. Capt.’s prediction to end up with the mortgaged 16. Assumed name The main news sections of Methodist had been running tracts, along with Mr. Davis. 17. Debate side The Baker County Press in the the facilities since 1977. At the time, Mr. Kirkland was 18. Schumer or McConnell, abbr. counsel to the county commis- months of May and early June, Said the late Earl Knabb, 19. *Founding father with no 1984 were highlighted by arti- chairman of the Hospital Au- sion on which Mr. Davis served. biological children cles on the woes of hospitals — • Florida First Federal, with thority, “They are really trying 21. Runs, as on TV Northeast Florida State Hospital to close the hospital down, but a branch in Macclenny, offered with its 1250 employee base, they just don’t realize how diffi- 5½ percent annual return on 22. Last letter and the financially troubled Fra- cult it would be to open it back regular savings — with a $100 23. *Dad’s mom ser Hospital in Macclenny. up.” minimum. 25. Ready for confrontation Thirty-five years ago the Baptist Hospital indicated a • Carmean Furr (now John- 29. *This before becoming 1984 Florida Legislature autho- management pact with Fraser son), an English instructor at father? Baker High, was named Baker rized $1 million to study which didn’t fit into its regional plans, 31. Lakes in Scotland of the state’s four mental hospi- and St. Vincents remained up in County Teacher of the Year. Oth- 32. Opposite of post- tals would be closed due to the the air on the prospect. er nominees and school hon- declining patient population. • The Glen St. Mary Volun- orees were Brita Hobbs at the 33. Henry VI had 6 The 25-year-old Macclenny fa- teer Fire Department pulled off middle school, Nancy Aamodt 37. Not in port cility appeared high on the list, a successful fund raiser, draw- at Macclenny, Sylvia Wingo at 38. Have a bug and the news set off a flurry of ing 1250 people to two shows Westside and Bob Reynolds at 39. ____ of faith the Southside Education Center lobbying to stop the effort in its at the then-BHS auditorium for 40. *Archie Harrison (NEFSH). tracks. an evening of rollicking laughs Mountbatten-Windsor’s dad Despite the head of HRS delivered by the famed country • A federal judge in Jackson- 42. Layer (Health and Rehabilitative Ser- comedian Jerry Clower. He was ville ruled after a March trial that vices, the agency overseeing made an honorary volunteer Clerk of Courts Harry Richard- 43. Ouzo flavor mental health, now DCF) opin- and accepted a key to the Town son did not violate First Amend- 44. Like farm-to-table ing that the odds were 3-1 of Glen. ment free speech rights when 46. Made 50-50 against closing the hospital, • Tommy Bennett, serving as he declined to retain deputy 47. Phony and the denial by the agency appointed tax collector follow- Beverly Monds in 1981 follow- ing his defeat of Joey Dobson, 50. “Wheel of Fortune” vowel that a recent high-level inspec- ing the resignation of veteran request tion of the facility was related to Collector T.J. Raulerson, was the the deputy’s brother-in-law. 5. Turns large into medium 32. *The biggest bear The judge said the late Mr. 51. Parts of play it, there was deep belief among first person to announce can- 6. “All the world’s a ____” 34. Tube in a body local political leaders and the didacy for any office that fall. Richardson was within his rights 52. *Dad to Violet, Dash and 7. Refuses to 35. Convenience public that the real truth was Mr. Bennett, a Republican who to let Ms. Monds go as a likely Jack-Jack 36. Hightailed it hidden. had the support of Rep. Crady disruptive element following a 59. However, poetically 8. Grand theft target Then-state Rep. George Cra- and others in the party in what bitter campaign and post-elec- 60. Coconut fiber 9. Disparaging term for 41. ____Tube foreigners in Mexico dy and Sen. Bill Grant vowed to was still a Democrat-dominated tion period during which she, 61. Dostoyevsky novel, with “The” 43. Eagerness along with her husband and Mr. 10. Pine product fight any move to turn the cam- state, thwarted establishment 62. Once around 45. Painful body spasms pus into a prison. But still the plans to replace Mr. Raulerson Dobson, railed against Mr. Rich- 11. Harsh 46. Between NE and E ardson, including calling him “a 63. Japanese zither suspicion lurked among Baker with his wife Lima. 12. Popular annual flower 47. *What patriot and patriarch 64. It can be firma or incognita County citizens, highly depen- • A six-member jury declared drunk” and “stupid.” 20. *Dad to Rod and Todd on have in common The judge noted that Mr. dent on the state for jobs and itself deadlocked and unable 65. Ill temper “The Simpsons” 48. Autumn color the local economy. Richardson was barred from the to reach a decision on whether 66. Place at an angle 21. *Christopher Robin’s father 49. Ben Franklin invention • Adding to the drama, Meth- local attorney Granvel Kirkland courthouse office and speaking 67. Ten of these before a first 24. Column’s counterpart 50. Found in a quiver odist Foundation, managing and then-county commission- to deputy clerks until he took down 25. Boring Fraser Hospital and Wells Nurs- er R.H. Davis cheated George office, similar to ex-sheriff Dob- 53. Cozy corner ing Home, indicated it might Whitener and his wife Lettie of son’s (the former clerk) behavior DOWN 26. Santa ____, CA 54. Make a reference pull out of its pact by July 1, Macclenny out of a debt-ridden when in 2016 he treated incom- 1. BBQ side 27. Tennis serving whiz 55. Over head light? leaving the facilities with at $300,000 in property by getting ing Sheriff Scotty Rhoden in a 2. Fizzy drink 28. *Prince William’s dad 56. 100 cents in Ethiopia similar manner after his candi- least a $1.2 million debt and him to agree to have Mr. Davis 3. “The Dock of the Bay” singer 29. *Dad’s favorite cooking 57. Master of his castle few options to stay in business. pay off a bank loan of $100,000. date lost to Mr. Rhoden. device? 4. Four Corners state 58. #15 Across, pl. 30. Bank on

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The words black and hole are often used in compound words. © 2019 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 35, No. 26 Those are words created by combining two smaller words. Use the words floating in space to create compound words by combining Use the Decoder Ring to them with either the word BLACK or the word HOLE. discover the name of this fun lack holes in space are hard to see. But book by Jane Yolen, which is some black holes, especially super big available at the library. ones, stand out. They gather bright rings of To fill in the blanks, find the gas and other material. letter on the outer ring, then replace it with the letter below This year, a world-spanning network of it on the inner ring. observatories, called the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), zoomed in on a huge galaxy called M87 to create the rst-ever photograph of a black hole. First Black Hole Photo Don’t Let the Name This super huge black hole is about Black Hole Fool You! 55 million light-years away in a A black hole is not empty. Rather, it is galaxy called M87. a great amount of matter packed into a very small area While the existence of black holes — think of a TELESCOPE Find the words in the puzzle. Commander Toad and his crew was first discussed by Albert Einstein star ten times How many of them can you on the spaceship Star Warts and other scientists a little more than more massive HORIZON find on this page? come across a black hole while 100 years ago, it wasn’t until this April NETWORK leapfrogging across the galaxy. than the sun A E P O C S E L E T that a photograph of one was taken. squeezed into GALAXY Something long, pink, and Photo: Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Telescope Horizon Event Photo: a sphere BLACK L N P U L L V L B E sticky grabs their spaceship approximately and it isn’t space gum — Black Holes and Time the diameter of EVENT R T O I E Y E I O N it’s the tongue of an E.T.T. — New York City. SPACE an Extra-Terrestrial Toad! Replace the missing words. N S G Z X M N H E H When all else fails, Packing all LIGHT that matter into E H B A I T T T E U Commander Toad has to resort to a secret weapon one little space SUPER If an ______was able to get close HOLE T C L T I R W A S G from his past to save the ship to a black hole ______and spend a causes a huge from “toad-al” destruction. gravitational N A A P R O O M T E few ______there, a strange thing HUGE field so strong would happen when he or she returned to C that nothing, TIME G E C P R E I H A their ______. Many years might have STAR O H U U P F W T G ______in Earth time while the astronaut not even light, T E K K S U P E R D was ______the black hole! can escape. PULL MATH Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recongized identical D H P W P F W What is a black hole? It would be words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns. like squashing When a star implodes, it collapses all the bricks, concrete, steel, wood and D C T Y B A in on itself. The tremendous gravity glass of a large building into a tiny ball of this can create a black hole. smaller than the size of a pea. Y V P O E A whirlpool in water is similar in Exclamation Points! some ways to a black hole. Both Katie Bouman, a 29-year old graduate student, C H V T have a core that sucks in whatever came up with the math and made it possible for the Count all the exclamation points is close by, which in a black hole EHT to capture the rst photo of a black hole! you can find in each section of includes light. the newspaper. Graph your results. Spaghetti cation Which section has the most? What do noodles and spaghetti have to do with black holes? The closer one gets to a black hole, the Why do you think this is? stronger the pull of its gravity. As the gravity pulls things towards the black hole, they get stretched out What’s the Standards Link: Math: Students summaraize and display data. like a long piece of spaghetti. That’s called spaghettification, or the noodle effect. area? Here’s what a carrot might look like during spaghetti cation. Area is the measure Do you ever struggle with your of how much space homework? Libraries to the there is on a flat rescue! Most libraries have surface. Practice after-school programs to give Draw what you think these things might look like if they went through spaghetti cation. calculating area by one-on-one help to students. measuring the sides A tutor or a volunteer will of photographs in the provide personal help with a newspaper. To find Pretend you could win a ride into space school assignment. Some the area, multiply the libraries offer online help. And length by the height. on a rocket. Write a paragraph telling for students that perhaps do not have internet access at home, Standards Link: Math: why you should win that prize. Measurement: Measure some libraries provide reference using standard units. sources suitable for students. Page 10 The Baker County Press Thursday, June 6, 2019 OBITUARIES Argathia Carpenter, service June 6 Junior Lilly, 70, of Macclenny Shirley Prevatt, 80, of Glen St. Mary Argathia Carpenter, “The Great Babe,” 74, of Macclenny William “Junior” Otis Lilly, 70, of Shirley J. Prevatt, 80, of Glen St. died May 28, 2019, at her home. She was born in Charles- Macclenny passed away Tuesday, May Mary passed away on Tuesday, May ton, West Virginia, the youngest of six kids to the late Russell 28, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Jack- 28, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Medical Cen- and Della Carpenter. Ms. Carpenter lived in Baker County sonville. Junior was born to the late Ce- ter, Jacksonville following a prolonged for 38 years and she enjoyed bingo, fishing, karaoke and go- bert and Arlene (Gillispie) Lilly on Au- illness. Mrs. Prevatt was born in Mon- ing to the Moose Lodge. She also loved volunteering where gust 10, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio. He grew roe, LA to the late Joy Martin and An- ever she was needed. Argathia was preceded in death by her up and spent many years in Ohio before nie Wheeler. She resided in Reedsville, parents and brothers Albert Carpenter, Lloyd Carpenter and moving to Baker county over 20 years GA until she moved to Glen St. Mary in Paul Carpenter. ago. In his spare time, Mr. Lilly enjoyed 1977 where she lived out the rest of her She is survived by her children Robert (Jennifer) Knuck- reading and working in the yard. His fa- life. Mrs. Prevatt loved taking care of les, Doug (Mary) Shell, both of Macclenny, and Cindy Shell of vorite hobby was playing chess, whether her grandchildren, league bowling, clog Nashville, TN; sisters Geneva Corby of Macedonia and Nancy at home or on the computer. He loved dancing and collecting antiques. Mrs. Montgomery of Cleveland, OH; several grandchildren, nieces his family and will be dearly missed. He Prevatt attended Macclenny Primitive and nephews. was preceded in death by his parents; William Lilly Baptist Church until her health kept her Shirley Prevatt A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 6 at brother Dennis “Butch” Lilly and sisters from visiting. She is preceded in death Forbes Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and Janet Mobley and Norma Lilly. by her parents, her infant daughter, Debra Jean Prevatt, and services at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Forbes Funeral Home. Mr. Lilly is survived by his son Mickey (Angelina) Lilly of her great grandchild, Camden Ray Powless. Glen St. Mary; grandchildren Daniel Lilly and Zachery Lilly, Mrs. Prevatt is survived by her loving husband Vernon The Road both of Glen St. Mary; sister Joyce Pridemore of Macclenny; Prevatt: one son Donald E. Prevatt (Nancy) of St. Cloud; sister-in-law Marsha Bennett of Macclenny; numerous niec- two daughters, Darla J. Durrence (Gary) of Glen St. Mary es, nephews and other family members and friends. and Dwana L. Martin (Neal) of White Springs; one brother to Calvary Sanderson Corner of Madison & Stoddard A celebration of Junior’s Life was held on May 31 at Road Johnny Ray Martin (Patsy) of Arkansas; four sisters Hattie L. Congregational to Calvary Church, Glen St. Mary. Memorialization was by Maddox of Atlanta, GA, Virginia Ann Milliorn of Atlanta, GA, Glen St. Mary cremation. Forbes Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge Dale Marie Beeson(Al) of Pineville, LA, and Melinda Joyce Rev. Tommy & Doris Anderson Holiness Church of the arrangements. Martin (Clarence) of Glen St. Mary; nine grandchildren Lena Youth Director Kayse Fiano CR 127 N., Sanderson, FL (Kevin) West, Ryan Prevatt, Lori (Shane) Baldwyn, Renee Phone: 904-259-2213 Sunday School 10:00 am Special revival at Family grateful (Ronnie) Courson, Daniel (Brittany) Powless, Lisa (Jimmy) Starling, Holly (Timothy) Roberts, Heather (Dustin) Lee, Sunday School: ...... 10:00 am Morning Worship 11:00 am We would like to thank Jessica (Steven) Sunstrum, Terra (Tres) Gordon, as well as Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Cornerstone Sunday Morning Service . . . .11:00 am everyone who reached out 28 great grandchildren also survive. Sunday Evening Service . . . . . 6:00 pm Wed. Evening Prayer Serv. 7:30 pm Pastor Johnie T. Hobbs to our family during this Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Prevatt were held and the congregation of Wednesday Night ...... 7:00 pm Pastor: Oral E. Lyons time. All of your prayers, May 31 at Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Cornerstone Church in- texts, calls, food, dona- David Crawford officiating. Interment followed at Wood- vite all to attend revival tions, flowers and hugs lawn Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in BINGO Community Full Gospel services with guest speak- were overwhelming. We charge of arrangements. er Dr. Jay Frazier, Pastor would also like to give a EVERY FRIDAY EVENING of Lakeshore Church in special thanks to Pastor Velleca thanks Church Byrom, MI, June 10-14, 7 St. Mary’s 12664 Mud Lake Rd. David Crawford, Guer- p.m. nightly. The church ry Funeral Home, Glen for fundraiser Catholic Church is located at 482 South 7th Baptist Church, Baldwin Sunday School 10:00 am I would like to thank Doors open Street. Church of God, Baker Sunday Morning 11:00 am everyone who worked so 5:30 PM County Sheriff's Depart- hard on the fundraiser for BINGO starts Sunday Evening 6:00 pm ment, Charlton County my fight against cancer. Tuesday Evening 7:00 pm Revival services Sheriff's Department, and 6:30 PM Thank you to the Macclen- the Macclenny Moose 1143 W. Macclenny Ave. New River Church will ny Moose Lodge for host- Pastor Tommy Richardson || 904-275-2949 Lodge. A personal thank host revival services be- ing this special event. A you to Lawanna Harvey, ginning Sunday at 6 p.m., special shout out to Lawton DINKINS NEW Buddy Combs and numer- MACCLENNY and will continue Mon- and Charlene Conner for CONGREGATIONAL ous family and friends for CHURCH OF CHRIST day-Wednesday, 7 p.m., heading up the fundrais- the love and support you METHODIST CHURCH 573 S. 5th St. • 259-6059 nightly. Reverend Tommy er and everything they did Anderson will be preaching have shown. CR 127 N. of Sanderson SUNDAY SERVICES to make it a success! My all four nights, everyone is The family of Mary Evelyn appreciation to Lawton, Sunday School 10:00 am Bible Study 9:45 am Crews invited. For more infor- the guys and gals .... the Sunday Morning Service 11:00 am Fellowship 10:30 am mation, contact Reverend Worship Services 11:00 am In loving memory of pork meal with all the fix- Sunday Night Service 6:00 pm Jimmy Scott at 904-796- ins was delicious! To Kathy Minister 0011 or 904-966-9312. ADD YOUR COMMUNITY Garrett Scott Wed. Night Service 7:00 pm Sam Kitching EVENT TO THE ONLINE Harris and Sheree, thank you for 'A friendly all you did. If I knew who Pastor Bro. Timothy Alford church!' CHECK IT OUT... CALENDAR AT 3/23/1986-2/14/2007 bakercountypress.com everyone was, I would bakercountypress.com Happy Father's Day thank you all personal- in Heaven. We miss and ly. I do know that you are love you so much. It's just all such beautiful people! In Loving Memory so heartbreaking not to Thank you, from my heart, have you here with us. to everyone who helped in of my Daddy, We are so blessed to have any way! A huge thanks to Gabby in our life, and the many businesses and Garrett Scott Harris to see you in her. This is individuals who donat- 3-23-86 - 2-14-07 how we will always get ed to this cause! The love to remember you. Always and support you all have missed, forever loved and shown to me and my fam- Happy Father’s Day, Daddy! never forgotten. ily has just been amazing! Love, Baker County is a won- I miss and love you Mom, Dad, and family derful place to live! Keep the prayers coming! With very much. God, my family and my Love, Your Daughter, Service change friends by my side, we beat due to revival Cancer once and we will do Gabby Shae Harris it again! Road to Calvary Church All my love, will not have Sunday night Carol Velleca Justin Goodson, L.F.D., Garrett Milton, Licensed Intern, Brittnee Milton, services on June 9, but in- F.D.I.C., Eva & Emee Milton, William “Bill” Guerry, Owner, L.F.D., stead invite all to attend re- Cameron Wilson, Funeral Assistant, Dylan Hall, Funeral Assistant Summer fun vival services at New River For 70 years Guerry Funeral Home has served the Church with Pastor Tom- at the library people of Baker County from the same location and my Anderson at 6 p.m. The revival services will con- Attention mothers and with the compassion and dignity they deserve. To- school children! You are day, that same care and value remain. Let our family tinue Monday-Wednes- day, nightly at 7 p.m. The invited to take advantage serve yours in your greatest time of need. church is located in Union of “A Universe of Stories” Always COMPASSIONATE County on State Road 121. on Tuesday mornings at James Curry, F.D.I.C. 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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 022019CP000050CPAXMX LEGAL IN RE: The Estate of CLINTON HUBERT BLACKWELL, Deceased. NOTICES ______/ Photo courtesy of Lorelie Brannan NOTICE TO CREDITORS Inmates and volunteers who erected the Heroes Forever memorials along SR 228 South recently. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT The administration of the estate of Clin- IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA ton Hubert Blackwell, deceased, whose date of CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 18000115CAMXAX death was July 4, 2018, is pending in the Circuit CASE NO.: 18000067CAMXAX Court for Baker County, Florida, Probate Divi- THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A sion, File Number 022019CP000050CPAXMX, U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR the address of which is 339 E. Macclenny Ave., Vets memorials grow to 187 Macclenny, Florida 32063. The names and ad- LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF CWABS, Plaintiff(s), INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES dresses of the personal representative and the 2007-12, personal representative’s attorney are set forth JOEL ADDINGTON vs. Plaintiff, below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against MANAGING EDITOR ROBERT STEVENS; vs. decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice TINA STEVENS; [email protected] is required to be served must file their claims Defendant(s). UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JIMMIE STEPHENS, with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) ______/ et al. MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUB- Ahead of the Memorial Day holiday, the Defendants LICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Baker County Women’s Political Network, ______/ AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. a conservative nonprofit organization, and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, pursu- NOTICE OF ACTION ant to Plaintiff’s Final Judgment of Foreclosure All other creditors of the decedent and others erected 187 white crosses adorned entered on January 9, 2019, in the above-cap- To the following Defendant: persons having claims or demands against the tioned action, the Clerk of Court will sell to the with American flags along SR 228 South to decedent’s estate must file their claims with highest and best bidder for cash at the front UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JIMMIE STEPHENS this Court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER pay homage to veterans past and present. door of the Baker County Courthouse, 339 (CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN) THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS East MacClenny Avenue, MacClenny, Florida That’s almost three times of the number Last Known Address: NOTICE. 32063 in accordance with Chapter 45, Flori- 14441 WILDCAT ALLEY, GLEN SAINT MARY, of crosses and flags posted last year as part of da Statutes on the 27th day of June, 2019 at FL 32040 ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE 11:00 AM on the following described property the program, dubbed “Heroes Forever.” TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclo- YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an ac- OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOR- The network was aided by county inmates sure or order, to wit:: Volunteers plant American flags. tion for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the follow- EVER BARRED. and Sheriff Scotty Rhoden in the endeavor ing described property: A PART OF PARCEL OF LAND IN NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS and another tribute is planned for Veterans THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION ically to make locating a particular veteran’s A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE WEST SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO 7, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE Day in November. HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S name easier. 22 EAST, BAKER COUNTY, FLORI- THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION DEATH IS BARRED. The crosses and flags were sponsored by Also, the first year, the veterans’ names DA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY 12, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 21 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FOR A EAST, BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA, The date of the first publication of this No- veterans, their families or friends and were were “painstakingly stenciled” by network POINT OF REFERENCE, COMMENCE MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED tice is June 6, 2019. displayed through the end of the week. Each members, said project chairwoman Char- AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER AS FOLLOWS: FOR A POINT OF OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID REFERENCE, COMMENCE AT THE Personal Representative: cross bore the name of the veteran being SECTION 7, RUN THENCE SOUTH lotte Odon. This year that task was out- NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE Anna Ruth Buffington 88 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 52 SEC- honored. WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 11791 Dunn Creek Road sourced to a sign business. ONDS EAST, ALONG THE NORTH- 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF Jacksonville, Florida 32218 “A black stripe across the top of the cross Given the larger number of veteran trib- ERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID SOUTH- SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, indicates the veteran is deceased,” explained EAST 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 1026.20 RANGE 21 EAST, RUN THENCE S utes for the two weeks around Memorial FEET; THENCE SOUTH 23 DEGREES 0°20’40” W, ALONG THE EASTERLY Attorney For Personal Representative: Lorelie Brannan, president of the network. Day 2019, the distance between the crosses 40 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST, A BOUNDARY OF SAID WEST 1/2 A Mark B. MacLean, Esq. “The inaugural recognition during Veter- DISTANCE OF 181.20 FEET TO AN DISTANCE OF 333.43 FEET TO THE 2033 Flesher Avenue shrank from 80 feet in 2018 to 35 feet this ANGLE POINT IN THE NORTHERLY POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PAR- Jacksonville, Florida 32207 ans Day 2018 included 65 crosses and flags. year. LINE OF A 50 FOOT EASEMENT FOR CEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED, Telephone (904) 399-2829 Heroes Forever serves as a reminder of the INGRESS AND EGRESS, THENCE CONTINUE THENCE S 0°20’40” Florida Bar No.: 0965898 “Also, the organization for transport and SOUTH 18 DEGREES 39 MINUTES W, A DISTANCE OF 165.00 FEET, 6/6-6/13c sacrifices made by our military and to honor set-up was more efficient this year having 04 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE THENCE N 89°34’48” W, A DIS- veterans who are hometown heroes or rela- OF 53.24 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT TANCE OF 240.25 FEET TO A POINT INVITATION TO BID done it once before,” added Mrs. Brannan. IN THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY tives and friends of local families.” She said the project will likely only grow EASEMENT AND THE POINT OF BE- LINE OF A 50 FOOT COUNTY ROAD, Structural Repairs/Remodel Ag Center Some changes were made to Heroes For- GINNING OF THE PARCEL OF LAND RUN THENCE N 0°25’12” E ALONG Auditorium in the years to come. The network has al- HEREIN DESCRIBED; RUN THENCE SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY BID# 2019-07 ever this year, including how they cross- ready gotten requests for more than 200 SOUTH 88 DEGREES 34 MINUTES LINE A DISTANCE OF 165.00 FEET, es were organized along the east and west 19 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE THENCE S The Baker County Board of County Commis- crosses for Veterans Day in November. SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID EASE- 89°34’48” E A DISTANCE OF 240.03 sioners is seeking sealed bids from qualified shoulders of 228 South. Plans for Memorial Day 2020 are also be- MENT A DISTANCE OF 150.0 FEET, FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. General Contractors to provide labor, materi- For the inaugural tributes, the crosses THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREES 25 als, supplies, services, etc to make structural ing made, including paying tribute to service MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST, A AND ALSO: repairs to the Ag Center Auditorium trusses, were arranged by branch of service, then al- members who are POW/MIA. DISTANCE OF 105.0 FEET; THENCE and to remodel various areas of the audito- SOUTH 51 DEGREES 16 MINUTES A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE WEST rium that include electrical, air conditioning, phabetically by the name of the veteran. This “They are not, and should never be, for- 11 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF and aesthetic improvements. See the section time around they were all grouped alphabet- OF 238 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION titled “Scope of Work” and the attached engi- gotten,” said Mrs. Brannan. THE CENTERLINE OF A NATURAL 12, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 21 neering plans for full description of work. The CREEK, RUN THENCE NORTHWEST- EAST, BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA, UF/IFAS Extension Agricultural Center office is ERLY ALONG THE MEANDERINGS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED located at 1025 W. Macclenny Ave, Macclenny OF SAID CREEK, A DISTANCE OF AS FOLLOWS: FOR A POINT OF FL 32063. Free exercise 180 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A REFERENCE, COMMENCE AT THE Summer Bible Club POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE The County is seeking a lump sum price for OF THE AFOREMENTIONED 50 WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST a turn-key project. Estimated cost of project FOOT EASEMENT, RUN THENCE 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF $100,000. for seniors NORTH 51 DEGREES 16 MINUTES SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, Join us 11 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF RANGE 21 EAST, RUN THENCE S Bid information may be obtained on-line at The Council on Aging 196 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE 0°29’40” W, ALONG THE EAST- http://www.bakercountyfl.org/purchasing POINT OF BEGINNING. ERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID WEST will host a free exercise 1/2 A DISTANCE OF 498.43 FEET MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will program for those with ar- June 17-21 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5966 J B TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF be held on June 13, 2019 at, 10:00a.m. HINES ROAD, MACCLENNY, FL THE PARCEL OF LAND HEREIN local time. Bidders are required to attend to thritis starting July 9. 32063 DESCRIBED, CONTINUE THENCE S be eligible to bid on the project. This project The program from the 9:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 0°20’40” W A DISTANCE OF 165.00 requires Performance and Payments Bonds to Any person claiming an interest in the FEET, THENCE N 89°34’48” W, A be provided. Arthritis Foundation is surplus from the sale, if any, other than the DISTANCE OF 240.46 FEET TO A low impact and proven to property owner as of the date of the lis pen- POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF Bid will be received until 3:00 p.m., on June THE ARMY dens, must file a claim within sixty (60) days WAY LINE AT A 50 FOOT COUNTY 27, 2019 in the Office of the County Manager, reduce pain and stiffness. after the sale. ROAD, RUN THENCE N 0°25’12” E Baker County Board of Commissioners, 55 N. The hour-long sessions, ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF 3rd Street, Macclenny FL 32063. Bid MUST AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 165.00 have the respondent’s name and mailing OF THE LORD address clearly shown on the outside of from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on If you are a person with a disability who FEET, THENCE S Tuesdays and Thursdays Winning by Surrendering needs any accommodation in order to par- 89°34’48” E A DISTANCE OF 240.25 the envelope or package when submitted. ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Submit two (2) copies of your bid in a sealed at the senior center down- at no cost to you, to the provision of certain envelope or similar package marked “STRUC- assistance. Please contact the ADA Coor- A/K/A 14441 WILDCAT ALLEY, TURAL REPAIRS/REMODEL AG CENTER” on town, include gentle, dinator at (352) 337-6237, at least 7 days GLEN SAINT MARY, FL 32040 the front of the envelope. range-of-motion exercises before your scheduled court appearance. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please has been filed against you and you are re- The deadline to submit questions is June 25, suitable for every fitness call 711. If you are deaf or hard of hearing quired to serve a copy of your written de- 2019, at 10:00 AM. Questions shall be sub- level and ability. and require an ASL interpreter or an assist- fenses, if any, to Ian D. Jagendorf, Esq. at VAN mitted in writing to Kennie Downing, County ed listening device to participate in a pro- NESS LAW FIRM, PLC, Attorney for the Plaintiff, Manager at kennie.downing@bakercountyfl. Call Northeast Florida org. All answers will be issued in writing via CALVARY ceeding, please contact Court Interpreting whose address is 1239 E. NEWPORT CENTER AHEC at (887) 784-8486 BAPTIST CHURCH at [email protected]. DRIVE, SUITE #110, DEERFIELD BEACH, FL addendum on the County’s website at http:// 33442, within thirty (30) days after the first www.bakercountyfl.org/purchasing. to register or get more in- Dated: May 21, 2019. publication of this Notice in the BAKER COUN- formation. 523 North Blvd. W. • Macclenny Stacie D. Harvey TY PRESS and file the original with the Clerk Bids will be opened and respondents an- Clerk of the Circuit Court of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s nounced at 3:00 P.M. local time, or as soon As Clerk of the Court attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise thereafter as practical, on June 27, 2019, in a default will be entered against you for the the Baker County Administrative offices, 55 Kids ages 4 and up welcome By: Tina Carrington relief demanded in the complaint. This notice N. 3rd Street, Macclenny FL 32063. The bid BIBLE STORIES • GAMES Deputy Clerk is provided to Administrative Order No. 2065. opening is open to the public. Padgett Law Group, Attorney for Plaintiff AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The County reserves the right, in its sole and SNACKS • SONGS • CRAFTS • PRIZES 6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 203 If you are a person with a disability who absolute discretion, to reject any or all Bids, Tallahassee, FL 32312 needs any accommodation in order to par- to cancel or withdraw this solicitation at any [email protected] ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, time and waive any irregularities in the Solic- Call Cheryl Rhoden at 259-2788 for info. itation process. No faxed Proposals will be 5/30-6/6c at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coor- accepted. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE dinator at (352) 337-6237, at least 7 days EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT before your scheduled court appearance. Additional information may be obtained from: believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA If you are hearing or voice impaired, please Baker County Board of CASE NO.: 02-2018-CP-84 call 711. If you are deaf or hard of hearing County Commissioners and require an ASL interpreter or an assist- 55 N. 3rd St. IN RE: The Estate of ed listening device to participate in a pro- Macclenny, FL 32063 TOMMY MATTOX, ceeding, please contact Court Interpreting (904) 259-3613 Deceased. at [email protected]. Website: ______/ http://www.bakercountyfl.org/purchasing WITNESS my hand and the seal of this 5/30-6/6c NOTICE OF ACTION Court this 16th day of May, 2019. Jesus TO: KIMBERLY JEAN EDWARDS: Stacie D. Harvey Baker County, Florida The Greatest Man on Earth YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Probate has Clerk of Court been filed in The Estate of Tommy Mattox: You are required to serve a copy of your writ- By: Julie B. Combs ten defenses, if any, to the action of the Peti- As Deputy Clerk SUBSCRIBE tioner’s Attorney whose name and address is HUGH D. FISH, JR., at P.O. Box 531, Macclenny, Ian D. Jagendorf, Esq. Florida 32063, on or before June 21, 2019,, Van Ness Law Firm, PLC AND SAVE!!! Come One, Come All and file the original with the Clerk of Court, ei- 1239 E. Newport Center Drive, Suite 110 ther before service on the petitioner’s attorney Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 or immediately thereafter; otherwise an Order Get it delivered to 5/30-6/6c on Summary Administration will be entered in the above referenced case. A, R&R, Inc. to your mailbox or MACCLENNY CHURCH OF GOD’S 11837 N SR 121 WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court Macclenny, FL 32063 subscribe online- on this 11th day of April, 2019. Vacation Bible School The following vehicles will be sold at public Stacie Harvey auction on June 21, 2019 at 10:00 am at A, Call today for info As Clerk of the Court R&R, Inc. 11837 N SR 121, Macclenny, FL By: 32063: June 10-14 Melissa Haines 259-2400 Deputy Clerk 2000 Chevrolet VIN# 1GNDX03E0YD230119 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Hugh D. Fish, Jr. 2007 Chevrolet The PO Box 531 VIN# 2G1WB58K479383666 Ages 4-10 welcome Macclenny, FL 32063 6/6c Baker County (904) 259-6606 [email protected] Press 165 N. 6th St., Macclenny 5/23-6/13c Page 12 The Baker County Press Thursday, June 6, 2019

Above are Frances Witchley and Mary Anderson. At right is Rose Ginda.

Flowers for moms from COA

JOEL ADDINGTON Baldwin before applauding COA activities MANAGING EDITOR director Darlene Rockefeller for her prepa- [email protected] rations. “Darlene is one of the best hostesses I’ve The Baker County Council on Aging ever seen,” said Ms. Kinser. (COA) hosted a Mother’s Day party on May Ms. Rockefeller said 29 flowery teacups 10 for its clients and presented the moms in were handed out that day and more than 40 attendance with a teacup full of flowers to clients attended. Among them were Rose take home. Ginda, who celebrated her 98th birthday a The dining hall at the COA activities cen- day before. ter in downtown Macclenny was packed for “I got all my kids here — one from Califor- the occasion as attendees enjoyed lunch and nia, one from Las Vegas, two from New York dessert under decorative banners hung for and one from Delaware. They’re all here,” the occasion. she said with a big smile. Purchase these photos at www.bakercountypress.com Photos by Joel Addington “It’s beautiful,” said Shirley Kinser of Joanne Smith Firewise clean-up in Margaretta How to lower your JOEL ADDINGTON power bill this summer MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] The following is courtesy of the nonprofit credit counsel- ing agency Take Charge America. Margaretta has been Summer is synonymous with fun in the sun, road trip- nationally recognized as a ping and unwinding by the pool. But climbing temperatures Firewise community since also mean higher electric bills — and increased strain on the 2016 and part of implement- monthly budget. ing its Firewise plan, an ac- “Increased energy use during the summer can cause utility tive group of residents have costs to skyrocket, deflating your plans to have fun or relax,” periodic safety and clean-up says Michael Sullivan, a personal finance consultant with events to remove wildfire Take Charge America, a national nonprofit credit counseling hazards like brush around and debt management agency. “With a few simple changes homes and over-hanging to your routine, you can keep summer costs and stress to a tree limbs. minimum.” “As a Firewise Commu- The nonprofit offered the following money-saving tips: nity, residents come togeth- • Keep up with regular HVAC maintenance. Change er and take steps to reduce the filter in your air conditioner once a month and have it wildfire risks where homes inspected annually to identify any wear and tear that could intermingle with forests and cause performance issues. wildlands. The practice of Photo courtesy of the Florida Forest Service Adjust your thermostat to meet your needs. When no one Workers clear debris from homes in Margaretta. ‘neighbors helping neigh- is home, consider setting temperatures 7-10 degrees higher. bors’ before a wildfire re- Margaretta that day. was a time for thank yous manages more than 1 mil- When you are home, set the thermostat at 78-80 degrees to sults in safer communities The volunteers met at and praise for all who con- lion acres of state forests keep comfortable. for the residents and for first King Ruise Park for a safe- tributed their time and effort and provides forest man- • Close up during the day. Add extra insulation against responders as well,” said ty briefing and were divided to the benefit of the commu- agement assistance on more the heat by closing blinds through the day. On cool nights, Florida Forest Service (FFS) into chainsaw, brush mow- nity,” said Mr. Bloodworth. than 17 million acres of pri- open up windows to let in the breeze. spokesman Doc Bloodworth ing and limb dragging crews For more information vate and community forests. • Consider running large appliances in the eve- last week in a press release to remove excess vegetation about the Firewise pro- The Florida Forest Ser- ning. Large appliances put off heat. Running them at night regarding the event on May from around specific homes. gram, go to https://www. vice is also responsible for allows your air conditioner to work more efficiently during 11. The county department freshfromflorida.com/Divi- protecting homes, forest- the day. Some energy companies offer lower rates for off- It drew some 45 resi- provided a chipper to pul- sions-Offices/Florida-For- land and natural resources peak hours, providing guidelines to help you reduce your en- dents, volunteer county fire- verize the brush into chips est-Service/For-Communi- from the devastating effects ergy bill. fighters, forest rangers from as well as a dump truck to ties/Firewise-USA of wildfire on more than 26 • Wash your laundry in cold water and always the FFS Macclenny station, haul them away. The Florida Forest Ser- million acres. wash full loads. According to General Electric, between he said. They dedicated a The group then had lunch vice, a division of the Florida 75 percent and 90 percent of your washer’s energy use goes combined 250 hours of work back at the park. Department of Agriculture to heating water. Reducing the number of loads you wash — to reduce wildfire risks in “This time of fellowship and Consumer Services, and washing them in cold water — can make a major impact Vets lunch on your monthly bill. • Keep oven use to a minimum. Meal prepping and at park no-cook meals save time, require less energy usage through- out the week and keep your home cooler. You can also grill Heritage Park will once and cook outside while the weather is nice. again be the place for vet- • Set your water heater to 120 degrees. The default erans to eat free on June setting on most water heaters is 140 degrees. Turning your 6 for the monthly vets lun- heater down 20 degrees is still plenty hot, and it can save cheon at noon. 6-10 percent per year in energy costs, according to the Envi- On the menu for June: ronmental Protection Agency. It’s also smart to insulate your Fried Chicken, mac and water heater to prevent heat loss and lower energy use. cheese, green beans, des- • Seal doors, windows and other openings. Replace serts and more. damaged or missing weather stripping around doors and The luncheons are held windows. Add insulation anywhere your home could be los- on the first Thursday of ing energy, such as openings around pipes. This keeps hot air the month. Sponsors are from entering and improves air conditioner efficiency. asked to contact park For more tips to save money and get out of debt, visit manager Michele Hoodg- www.takechargeamerica.org or call (866) 528-0588. es at (904) 259-7275. Subscribe online: www.bakercountypress.com Are you ready for July 4?

Photo courtesy of BCMS/Traci Wheeler DON’T WAIT! Get your fireworks while the May R.O.A.R. students named price is great & selection plentiful Congratulations to the following Baker County Middle School students who were selected by their teach- ers as the R.O.A.R. students of the month for May. These students consistently model the expectations of Respect, Organization, Attitude and Responsibility. They were treated to a pizza lunch recently and for special occasions year round call received a gift bag from the school’s positive behavior team. Recognized were sixth graders Chloe Burks, Marquavious Denby, Brianna McDonald, Sarah McNeil, Justin Swain, Morgan Tobin, Rylee Walker and Jo- Robert Phillips • 904-408-9955 seph Williams; seventh graders Kendall Barton, Leo Cottrell, Kylie Higginbotham and Kallen Huckeby; and eighth graders Alex Baldrich, Elijah Bowles, Don Cox and Waylon Swanson. Not all students are pictured. 9183 FL 228 • Macclenny • across from Walmart Thursday, June 6, 2019 The Baker County Press Page 13

MACCLENNY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KELLER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Principal’s List - 4th Nine Weeks Principal’s List - 4th Nine Weeks Final honor rolls FIRST GRADE: Baker- Grace Archer, Phillip Briner, Fischer Cain, Kennady FOURTH GRADE: Amelia Arnett, Tyson Barnum, Jayce Barton, Cloey Ben- Castleberry, Jace Crews, Justus Crews, Deshonna Desue, Trenton Mathews, nett, Garrett Bridges, Latianna Bridges, William Briner, Brendon Browning, Braelynn Monds, Emma Steele, Aedan Valenta-King Brewin- Conner Brown, Colton Brownlee, Aaron Bugnacki, Kayleigh Burnsed, Rayna Castillo, Cooper Rylee Davis, Allie Hodges, Araelea Pearce, Andrew Schlueter, Lamont Wil- Clark, Jasmine Coleman, Cheyenne-May Collige, Gavin Combs, Avamarie Cra- for 2018-19 year liams Burnsed- Mason Chisholm, Henry Chrome, Jr., Rylan Coffman, Chris- ven, Parker Crawford, Riley Crews, Catalina Crosby, Garrett Cullum, Brodie Da- WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL tian Groves, Parklyn Hebb, Addison Mercer, Kyrie Thompson, Lily West, Grace vis, Chloe-Lynn Dickey, Colby Dopson, Kintley Ellis, Madison Fraser, Dezire Gib- Williams Eiserman- Jonah Dees, Riley Farrell, Ma’Kari Hutchinson, Ava Troxell bons, Jayden Gray, Cohen Griffis, Olivia Griffis, Wyatt Groves, Brandy Hall, Cory Principal’s List - 4th Nine Weeks Griffin- Mason Hamilton, Grace Mobley, Andrew Nickles, Aryan Patel, May- Harvey, Joshua Hefner, Brandon Heppner, Madison Heppner, Hudson Hodges, FIRST GRADE: Boatright – Madison Clark, Cody Dugger, Colbie Nowlen, bree Roberts, Jaynee Sharman, Nick Welch, Tauvi White Holme- Hayden Hyatt, Lillian Hodges, Christopher Howell, Zoey Hulett, Devin Hunter, Kaylee Hurst, Karsyn Nowlen Church – McKinley Boatright, Lilly Craft, Liam Crawford, Kins- Charlotte Smith, Shayla Tyson Lough- Haley Barton, Aiden Brady, Torin Brady, Brady Jacobs, Gavin Kingbird, Karter Koon, Willie Lawrence, Joshua Leonard, ley Duval, Tinsley Hall, Bradyn Harvey, Brynan Harvey, Cannon Payne, Rylee Ivy Johnson, Karrigan Kilpatrick, Braylon Raulerson, Manuel Repollet, Clyde Cooper Logan, Kaylee Long, Cortez Major, Jesse Manalo, Destynee Mason, Rice, Sophia Robinson, Alex Rodriquez Driggers – Sarah Chance, Kaitlynn El- Rhoden, Tatum Shields, Madison Smatt, Nola Tate, Christopher Vassallo, Ryan Kenley Maurer, Julianna McGlothlin, Luke Miner, David Minerva, Matthew Min- liott, Gainey Godwin, Jordyn Horne, Addison Hurst, Ayden Medina, Cagen Rog- Vien, Theron Yokom Lyons- Aubrey Colbert, Sofia Cruz, BraeLynn Dixon, An- shew, Jyrahn Mintz, Layne Monds, Allison Nguyen, Dallas Norman, Savannah ers, Mason Wallace, Maliyah Washington, Lucy Wilbanks, Brantley Wilson Mal- gel McMillan, William Sapp, Brayden Southwell, Natalie Thomas, Presley Yar- Norman, Reagan Nyman, Scarlett Owens, Josibeth Page, Apurva Patel, Avery lard – Brooklyn Collingwood, Trevor Daniels, Adam Fuss, Deacon Griffis, Gentri borough McCart- Tucker Ardry, Max Auerlien, Laina Davis, Talon Harris, Ryder Payne, Hayden Peebles, Jordan Perez, Makayla Rainge, Aubree Raulerson, Griffis, Allison Guthrie, Kendall Strickland Levi Waters Marsh – Ayden Buchan- Hodges, Rylee Hodges, Kenna Luke, Nathan McCorkel, Tinsleigh Mixon, Tren- Lacey Raulerson, Jonathan Robinson, Jr, Oliver Sarafin, Lacey Scammacca, an, Lillian Fahey, Lincoln Kennedy, Audriell Paige, Adalynn Waters M.McDon- ton Swindell, Jazmine Tyson Mitchell- Braxton Bookout, Jacob Brueggemann, Madison Scott, Landon Self, Peyton Shields, Klarissa Silcox, Julius Smith, Ken- ald – Zoey Blackshear, Lyndsey Henderson, Aiden Herndon, Alex McGlothlin, Lilly Dotson, Colton Hanson, Bently Ladley, Jensen Little, Josephine Skolnick, zee Stephenson, Savannah Strickland, Dalona Summey, Macy Taylor, Brandon Olivia Monte, Bryan Rosier Pruett – Ava Craig, Ashtyn Griffis, Billy Holland, Westin Whitaker Norman- Korben Allen, Brooke Davis, Da’Brion Davis, Taven Tripp, Kellen Underwood, Layla Vickery, Kadence Williams, Madden Williams, Brantley Johns, Aliene Williamson Sheridan – Anistynn Barrett, Aiden Booth, Devane, Tanner Gordon, Genevieve Gravelle, Easton Jackson, Karsyn Jackson Shannon Williams, William Williams, Aubrey Worthington. Coltyn Dawson, Chloe Driggers, Jasper Dugger, Caden Shivers, Grace Strayer, Sharp- Kevin Crawford, Brantley Fowler Trippett- Jaidynce Brogdon, Madisyn Analeigh Washburn, Mi’Asia Williams P.Smith – Michael Capra, Jackson Hite, Causey, Myles Harris, Gabriel Hess, Carol Lauramore, Jason Reeder, Parker Rho- FIFTH GRADE: Bailey Akers, Alexandra Andrews, Jacob Ballinger, Masyn Jayla Hudnall, Logan Mackin, Madisen Moore, Mahlon Oglesby, Blair Starling, den, Hunter Rogers, Trinity Sweat, Kendal Vickery Willingham- Blake Davis, Barlow, Brock Boatright, Rebecca Branham, Curtis Brewer, Elyssa Brooker, Ga- Choleann Starling South – Hadeigh Alexander, Mallory Anderson, Annalyn Claire Dugger, Santana Hairston, Layni Kennedy, Christian Kreutz, Lucas Mc- brielle Butler, Emma Cain, Ronald Canady, River Chauncey, Brooklyn Combs, Brim, Aiden Crews, Schaelynn Dugard, Riley Hrabal, Malachi Mota, Tristan Price, Inarnay, Warryn Willis Tommy Covington, Lani Crews, Lexi Crews, Luke Crews, Wesley Crockett, Tifton Davis, Jaslene Diaz, Railey Dugger, Cody Dutcher, Jacob Dyer, Liam Fiscus, Aid- Ellie Vittetow, Emmalynn Whitfield Wignall – Makenzie Briley, Carter Davis, SECOND GRADE: Anderson- Dalton Simmons, Owen West Dorman- Ab- en Fogarty, Ava Griffis, Baileigh Griffis, Anniston Gurganious, Kole Hall , Jose- Leila Hanby igail Burger, Karsen Cauley, McKenna Wissing Eiserman- Elainea Malloy, Veer lyn Halle, Chelsea Harper, Jada Henderson, Kassidy Jewell, Kylie Johns, David Patel, Ki’Mora Reed Fitzwater- Holden Blume, Lyla Brady, Will Christopher, SECOND GRADE: Beck/Minshew – Religh Farley, Gideon Hall, Addison Kearns, Rilynne Kirkland, Maxamus Leonard, Emily Lindsey, Walker Mallory, Daniel Combs, Braxton Cruce, Holden Denmark, Deacon Gregonis, KatieAne McGee, Kase Karnes, Abbigayle Hornton, Zoe Deya Davis – Bryson Colbert, Delilah Mann, Morgan McDonald, Taden McGee, Mitch Michel, Katie Moats, Nipper, Hunter Satterwhite Harris- Chandler O’Neal, Brady Whiddon Har- Vera Mae Gaskins, Levi Miller, Kaylee Myers, Brie Phillips, Arianna Waters, Brayden Moore, Pierson Moran, Makoto Peng, James Prescott, Jamie Lee Pre- vey- Sullivan Rhoden, Sofia Rullan, Judson Wilford Sabaka- Collen Davis Sul- Makayla Zody, Kaleb Lancley Elledge – Sonja Deangelis, Ryan Nunn, Jocelyn vatt, Reagan Proctor, Hudson Register, Katie Register, Payten Rewis, Brayden livan- Caden Anderson, Mason Burnsed, Aliah Dickins, Victoria Dinkins, Wyatt Rosas, Waylon White Hooker – Chloe Powell, Michael Waters, Trenton Williams Rhoden, Miley Rhoden, Bailey Roberts, Hollan Rodgers, Haddon Rowland, De- Hux, Zoey Lawson, Lilah Manalo, Ryder McGee, Savana Scammacca, Jax Shar- Hurst – Olivia Loadholtz Jacobs – Damian Brown, Emma Chapman, Kimberly ven Russell, Caitylnn Shell, Baleigh Shields, Caleb Singley, Joshua Starling, Ferin man A.Taylor- Emily Akins, Caleb Booras, Rydia Burnham, Madison Burnsed, Cloutier, Kelden Dupree, Davis Fuss, Paisley Goff, Jack Jacobson, Macey Jenkins, Sternett, Tara Thrift, Kevin Vien, Judas Walker, Laniyah Wilcox Kendall Johnson, Bryan Kite, Emily Lutz, Kendalyn Newman, Gunner Rhoden, Jayleigh Carter, Austin Crews, Brantley Curran, Caeden Harris, Mackenzie How- Jayce Robinette, Carl Wheeler, Landon Wilson K. McDonald – Wayne Adams, ze, Addison Jones, Ashlynn Mattox, Rebekkah Minerva, Scarlett Rhoden, Sum- Casandra Davis, Adelynn Hanson, Nylah Johnson, Taylor Swindell, Lucas Turn- mer Scammacca, Spencer Taylor, Adyson Walton, Gabby Wray L.Taylor- Juli- Honor Roll - 4th Nine Weeks er, Mallory Williams Stafford –Lana Clements, Gabriella Gray, Marcus Hedge, ana Martin Wignall- Daven Budzeak, Baxley Craven, Easton Hancock, Abigail Aidyn Hunt, Abbegell Parish, Noah Putney. Payne, Kyleigh Satterwhite, Anslee Walker . FOURTH GRADE: Bella Adams, Rhett Akins, Bailey Baglin, Titus Barnum, Bradley Bauer, Jonathan Bennett, Gabriel Bernal, John Binion, William Black- THIRD GRADE: Combs- Cassandra Kennady Crews- Kenadee Altman, Gi- THIRD GRADE: Allen – Brandon Coleman, Ava Taylor Barrett – Jada Hig- burn, Parker Boyarovsky, Bailey Brantley, Brison Bright-Duran, Brayden Brown, ulianna Bianchi, Jaiden Cady, Kallie Crews, Josiah Hanson, Kellen Little, Talen ginbotham Dowling – Lannyc Barton, Zane Cloutier, Colton Crain, Cameron Trenton Brown, David Bryan, Airdyn Byrd, Jakaira Carter, Payton Clevenger, McGee, Ansley Prescott, Ashley Ruis, Samuel Sarafin, Kinley Starling, Kinley Evans Dugger – Aiden Andrews, Charlie Brim, Brigdon Chapman, Karsen New- Jason Colbert, Arieana Coleman, Carlye Combs, Arabella Crews, Emilio Cruz, Woods Eiserman- Ana Balcan, Vivian Shurum Goodwin- Christian Gravelle, mans, Lucas Newmans, Gage Spurlock, Kendall Thompson, Izaiah Cook Rho- Collin Daniel, Melinda Davis, Payton Dellinger, Markel Denby, Nevaeh Denby, Charley Moore, Izabella Repollett, Talia White Jackson- Thomas Davis, Grant den – Jackson Clark, Bo Marker, Ella Rosas Shivers – Lia Brooks, Tori Butler, Au- Destiny Denmark, Ta’Jyrah Donaldson, Jeremy Dugan, Dylan Dugger, Izaiah Hyde, Kailianne Parker, Jessalyn Strong, Shiloh Yaccarino Rentz- Abby Davis, rianna Capra, Joel Carver, Madison Crews, Katey Davis, Amber Dugger, Teague Dugger, Karalee Dugger, Asia Durant, Mason Egan, Austin Fiano, Dillon Gray, Laura Goodwin, Kamryn Stewart, Nathan Welch, and Isabella Williams Shar- Jacobs, Jacob Luke, Scarlett Manucy, Ashlynn Nyman, Lincoln Padgett, Rucha Peter Harrell, Gabriella Harris, Mason Harris, Hailee Harvey, Jonathan Hen- man- Alaina Hunter Sowell- Bentley Brewin, Kenzie Hodges, Madison Kearns, Patel, Alex Ranucci, Tyson Richardson, Calla Rangruang, Ethan Salts, Braylen dricks, Kimberly Higginbotham, Callie Holland, Dakota Hopkins, Kailey Hug- Braylen Lee, Max Rhoden, Max Roberts, Abigail Taylor, Lucas Taylor, Sofia Taylor Shope – Gracie Miller, Eddie Woodruff Smith – Trenton Boone Wen- gins, Chyah Hyman, Kaden Jager, Jaylin Jarrell, Kelton Jarvis, Kayla Jolley, Way- Tharpe, Jessie Thompson, Grayson Thrift, Kenslee Vickers. dell – Taven Armstrong, Brady Francis White – Matti Dugger, Jazmin Miller, lon Jones, Brooklynn Jordan, Claire Kennedy, Grady Kennedy, Eli Lauramore, Mayleigh Stewart. Maurice Lee, Dakota Martinez, Channing Matteson, Payton McCredie, Landon Honor Roll - 4th Nine Weeks McDowell, Christopher McFadden, Jr, Presli McHenry, Serenity McLane, Hailey Medina, Abigail Mercer, Waylon Milton, Isabella Mitchell, Kenadie Mixon, Mat- Honor Roll - 4th Nine Weeks FIRST GRADE: Baker- Maurio Bailey, Landon Boyles, Aven Crosby, Rhaya thew Monte, Carmen Myers, Taylor Newmans, Kade Nguyen, Chloe Norman, FIRST GRADE: Boatright – Madison Anderson, Aceybree Griffis, Ruby Gaskins-Ruise, Gary Mosley, Shiloh Polizzi, Isabella Scott Brewin- Anna Delp, Trevor Norman, Jay’D Norris, Lucas North, Christal Olila, Scarlett Oventrop, Hunter, Selena Johnson Church – Braxton Daniels, Addyson Peele Driggers Dasan Norman, Mason Rivera, Owen Roland Burnsed- Dalton Carroll, Arabella Brayona Paige, Cabrina Paige, Aiyanna Perry, Hayden Phillips, Rylee Pitts, Susie – Jacobs Dinkins, Kataleya Guests, Sunnie Johns, Kaelyn Lamp Mallard – Ben- Easton, Maci Morgan, Aden Rhoden, Weston Rhoden, Nicholas Wood Griffin- Ploucher, Addyson Raulerson, Dominic Ressler, Maddox Reynolds, Elizabeth jamin Arnold, Bryston McDonald, Taegan Newmans, Talitha Putney, Rylee Shel- Gabby Bianchi, Noah Bullard, Dayton Delp, Bailey Kerr, Braelynn McDougald, Rhoden, Jade Richardson, Madelyn Robinson, Helaina Ruise, Darryn Russell, ton, Aiden Vaughn Marsh – Jason Dyer, Jamila Jones, Trae Atkinson, Crailyn Gracelynn Messick, Khloe Stewart Holme- Hunter Brantley, Dylan Harris, Emilee Salts, Kaytlen Satterwhite, Skyler Saunders, Josiah Schlueter, Clayton Ruise, Alivia Dowling, Parker Wenzel, Athena Wilson M.McDonald – Justice Brenen Lopez Lough- Bentlee Harris, Samira Maxwell, Layla Sigler Lyons- Ella Setzer, Taylor Sheppard, Kaitlyn Shivers, Cody Shrull, Lillian Silguero, Nahum Si- Amerson, Shayla Carroll, Leland Fama, Kellen Mann, Conner McIntyre, Chey- Altman, Alex Amos, Ryan Arnold, Kenzlee Kirkland McCart- Baillie Combs, Bo mon-Jose, Kellen Simpkins, Caydin Starling, Payton Starling, Christopher Stew- enne Morgan Pruett – Cartwright Fish, Skylar Holley, Timothy Presley, Kaleb Nielsen Mitchell- Roland Williams, Leigha Cannon, Kierstyn Foster, Kaylee art, Reganne Stokes, Corey Swaner, Bryson Sweet, Cameryn Swindell, Evan Pendleton, Triniti Williams Sheridan – Brianna Crews, Wesley Huggins P.Smith Pendleton Norman- Brayden Combs, Landon Lofton, Isaac Joseph, Jayden Thick, Alaina Thomas, Kale Thrift, Bella Todd, Patricia Torres, Brycen Tubberville, – Savannah Combs, Steven Combs, Chloe McBerry, Boyce Rowland South – Rahme, Alayna Vandigo, Jesse Wynn Sharp- Jalon Gray, Kamden Hill, Arrieana Kinley Turner, Riley Walker, Colten Walls, Jared Warner, Ava West, K’Mariyon Mylah Blodgett, Damani Donaldson, Josiah Raulerson, Landon Salts Wignall Johnston, Kameron Johnson, Killian Monds, Dylan Nguyen Trippett- Kings- White, Zayla White, Baylee Whitehead, Ameriah Wilcox, Hunter Wilcutts, Kiley – Olivia Gray, Kyleigh Jackson, Christopher Lombardi, James McFadden, Karlee tonn Battles, Emma Crosier, Paisley Hollingsworth, Arianna Kirkland Willing- Wilkerson, Ava Wilkes, Morgan Williams, Connor Wilson, O’Mari Worthen, Bry- Simmons, Raymond Wilkerson, Gamyla Williams Moment – Harley Keith, Steve ham- Kamille Jones, Ian Pelkey, Roman Thompson, Miyah Wright cen Wyche, James Yeomans. Pender. SECOND GRADE: Anderson- David Leonard, Riley Lloyd, Ellyce Pelkey, FIFTH GRADE: Christopher Adams, Bryce Baggett, Briar Baglin, Gavin SECOND GRADE: Beck/Minshew – Tanner Willis, Grady Reneau, Tristian Haley Rhoden, Cooper Richardson, Bryce Van Vlake Davis- Cameron Gano, Barefoot, Kenan Barton, Paige Baumgardner, Jermaine Belford, Jr, Destiny Bell, Hill, Sage Doss, Breanne Johnson, Clayton Crews, Averi Crews, Tajah Stevens, Annsleigh Glasgow, Kaleb Hilliard, Davis Hoard, Derek Johnson, Ryleigh Stokes Jacoby Blake, Kaiden Bowers, Aiden Boyles, Nell Brown, Layla Burke, Madison Matty Simmons, Caitlynn Schwien, Trace Midyette, Aubriella Collier, Hunter Dorman- Sherrie Denmark, Zoey Hoewischer, Khloe Ray, Rick Robinson, Tony Burnham, Monique Burr, Madison Calvert, Lillian Carr, Kendall Carter, Jaiden Barton, Calaiyah Ruise, Camden Rhoden, Jacob Lauramore, Hunter Colling- Smith Fitzwater- Embry Allen, K’Mahzi Graham, Aubrey King, AnaLeighton Champion, Blane Chauncey, Katelyn Chesser, David Clark, Trenton Colling- wood Davis – Nathan Carrow, Tanner Combs, Eva Gosa, Hardy Lee Horne, Rice, Kinley Thrift Harris- Bryson Alford, Kallie Cleveland, Malayiah Graham, wood, William Collins, Ashton Coop, Madison Coop, Kiera Covington, Kason Matthew Kinley, Elijah Rodriquez, Mercedes Webb, Gabriella Wilburn, Landen Serenity Green, Kaden Manning, Bethany Thomas Harvey- Mylie Barton, Ry- Crews, Bradley Crosby, Emily Crossland, Breanna Davis, Garrett Davis, Kamryn Taylor, Timothy Mofield Elledge – Mason Acres, Ronnie Brunette, Brayden lie Barton, Wyatt Bishop, Gabe Butler, Ty Crawford, Bristol Davis, Bri Holtom, Davis, Treyvin Dawson, Paris Dodd-Hicks, Cayden Dube’, Gracie Dyal, Gavin En- Combs, Journie Mann, Morgan Stewart, Braxton Walker Hooker – Gracie An- Dayton Smith, Trentin Webber Sabaka- Brooke Boisclaire, Liam Combs, Zoe del, Wyatt Forbes, Tyler Forth, Adrian Frounfelter, John Gainey, James Green, derson, Wyatt Canaday, Mason Crews, Ma’laya Johnson, Bristol Long, Kristen Hilliard, Sarah Keen, Baylee Rehill, Knox Underwood Sullivan- Elijah Akins, Ly’Nasia Green, Kaitlynn Griffis, Tate Griffis, Sylvia Gunn, Anthony Guthrie, Kylie Sparkman, Gracie Wilkerson Hurst – Parker Crews, Mackenzie Griffis, Kinsley Pharel Aurelien, Tiauna Benton, Kenley Johnson, Matti Minshew, Zionna Shav- Hall, Zoey Hamel, Timberlee Hance, Sadye Harvey, Willow Heppner, Christo- Rhoden Jacobs – Zane Corder, Hunter Smith K.McDonald – Gabriel Alloush, ers, Ramello Thompson L.Taylor- Brysen Brown, Aydan Crawford, Paige Mann, pher Hodges, Jaylin Jefferson, Kylee Johnson, Taylor Johnson, MacKenzie Jor- Bradley Crews, Caiden Davis, Anthony Hipps, Nathan Lancely, Peyton Sheffield, Hayden Thompson, Brayden Walker Wignall- Annalee Bell, Blaikey Canaday, dan, Nathan Jordan, Olivia Kennedy, Taz Kinghorn, Cyan Kirt, Allison Kukucka, Carly Yarborough Rodgers – Khymbrei Coleman, Morgan Davis, Caleb Griff- Vaun’kayla Church, Colby Crews, Megan Curry, Alex Groves, Noah Hosford, Laiha LaCoste, Kelton Lanier, Angel Long, James Lyons, Cyre Major, Brayden is, Karmen Major, Anna Midyette, Jeremy Pons, Benjamin Summers, Trenton Ava Kirkland. Martin, Jamarcus McKenzie, Braden McLelland, Jackson Miller, James Miller, Thompson Stafford – Trenton Stiles, Alex Vaughan, Paisley Williams Moment THIRD GRADE: Jackson- Summer Aston, Kallie Davis, Zane Griffin, Hayden Kylee Miller, Camber Milton, Delanee Mobley, Weston Mobley, Alexis Morgan, – Paige Jenkins, Akeem Versailles. Griffis, Christian Moore, Maxwell Moore, Zackary Mulkey, Kara Rourke, Ava Emily Morris, Gavin Mosley, Khade Nettles, Trenton Newmans, Trevor Oralls, THIRD GRADE: Allen – Derek Anderson, Owen Keves, Cason Knight, Aid- Sweat Rentz- Joshua Dobbs, Olivia Eddings, Kelly Ehrie, Alex Miller, Zoey New- John Overland, Jazmine Parker, Maria Petion, Clayton Powell, Hailey Randle, en Starling, Isabella Swindell, Alyssa Davis, Jakobe Edmonds Barrett – Ward mans, Alyssa Polhill, Laya Stadt, and August Stalnaker, Jeremy Standish, Caylib Kelton Rhoden, Kiertstern Rhoden, Kaiden Robinette, Ariel Santiago, Annie Chance, Claire Higginbotham, Brianna Starling, Izabella Walker, Colbie Willis, York Sharman- Trista Griffis, Marcellus Hutchinson, Audrina Johns, Susie Mc- Shurum, Landon Smallwood, David Smith, Jessica Sollicito, Kale Starling, Ella Kooper Wilson Dowling – Tanner Farley, Maddy Hoffman, Hugh Long, Eian Millan, Emma Pinkston, Ava Smith Smith- Nathan Bokan, Garrett Forbes, Paxon Steadman, Kyra Stewart, Natalia Strachan, Danya Swanson, Cade Taylor, Tea- Reneau, Dalton Russell, Leila Singletary, Kyla Whitney Dugger – Leightyn Holtom, Cooper Miller, Timothy Morgan, Mackenzie Roth Sowell- Ian Cabral, gan Terrell, I’Mani Thompson, Trevon Thompson, Miracle Thornton, Cyler Var- Dawson, Kade Hinson, Jaziah Stewart, Whitley Williams Linn - Kallie Barefoot, Emma Duncan, Gavin Floyd Thomas- Kyleigh Crews, Sophie Williams. num, Kynan Varnum, Caden Waite, James Wardrup, Alexis Webb, Matthew L. Steven Copeland, Alan Crews, Zander Hudnall, Lilli Masse Rhoden – Annabel- West, Tyler Wilford, Kenai Wilkins, Emory Wimberley, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , la McLelland Shivers – Manny Rodriquez Shope – D’vantre Alexander, Tyler Por, Ayden Sollicito, Makai’lah Williams, Gysel Wimberly Smith – Raven Force, Be sure to check out Kid Scoop on page 9 Ayden Prohaska, Jaylee Stewart, Kolton Troestler, Jayden Williams Wendell – Aubrey Austin, Greyson Breaux, Rhemy Davis, James Prevatt, Aleah Stewart Visit www.kidscoop.com White – Ashton Amerson, Kayden Carrillo, Marlin Givens, To’nique Johnson, Tate Ryan, Klayton Taylor. FOR BONUS CONTENT Free lunches for students 18 or less JOEL ADDINGTON uses four vans for delivery ta Ave., 11:40 a.m. to noon; Blvd., 12:35 p.m. to 12:50 MANAGING EDITOR and each van delivers to four Northwood Apartments, 307 p.m.; Woodlawn Park Place, [email protected] sites. E. Ohio Ave., noon to 12:30 Woodlawn Rd. and Ivey On the menu for break- p.m.; Macedonia Church, Hodges Rd., 11:30 a.m. to Staring this week, Baker fast are breakfast tacos, sau- 6468 CR 23C, 12:35 p.m. to 11:45 a.m.; Altman’s Store, County youths ages 1-to-18 sage biscuits, whole grain 12:50 p.m. 19112 N. CR 125, 12:20 p.m. can benefit from free school pancakes and waffles and • Glen St. Mary — Mar- to 12:30 p.m. meals at 16 sites around the chicken biscuits. The lunch garetta Park, CR 139, 11:15 • Sanderson — Central county this summer, in- menu includes hamburg- a.m. to 11:55 a.m.; First Bap- community center, 9846 N. cluding the PreK-K Center ers, chips and beans; corn tist Church of Cuyler, 11226 CR 229, 11:40 a.m. to 11:45 in Macclenny, Glen Baptist dog with beans, carrots and Osceola Rd., 11:55 a.m. a.m.; Jonesville Park, CR 127 Church in Glen St. Mary and celery; chicken salad, pep- to 12:15 p.m.; Sanderson at Lee Givens St., 12:40 a.m. the community center in peroni calzone with salad, Christian Revival Center, to 1:15 p.m., Taylor Store, Sanderson. chicken sandwich, ham-and- 14302 Sapp Rd., 11:40 a.m. 24626 N. CR 125, 11:25 a.m. Funded by the USDA, the cheese roll-ups, rib sliders to 11:55 p.m.; Glen Baptist to 11:45 a.m. breakfast and lunch service and nachos. Church, 9846 George Taber is available Monday through All meals include fruit Thursday at the sites (full and fat free milk. list below) through August 1 Two meal sites, the with the exception of July 4. PreK-K Center and Baker “Eating nutritious foods Manor apartments, are serv- helps ensure students retain ing both lunch and break- their hard learned knowl- fast. The other 14 sites serve edge ...” reads the summer lunch only. meals program website The meals began June 3 (https://bit.ly/2Wm0jLI). at the following locations “... For many children, sum- and times: mer vacation can bring the • Macclenny — PreK-K temptation of eating empty Center, 362 South Blvd. East, calorie snacks and food high 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m./11:30 in sugar, fats and sodium. a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Baker And for many others, sum- Manor apartments, 680 S. mer exposes students to an 6th St., 8 a.m. to 8:20 a.m./ increased risk of hunger and noon to 12:30 p.m.; Emman- developmental decline ...” uel Church of God in Christ, All the meals are pre- S. 8th St., 11:25 a.m. to 11:40 pared at the PreK-K Center a.m.; Memorial Park, aka the cafeteria. They’re then de- duck pond, 160 West Blvd., livered to the 15 other meals 12:05 p.m. to 12:25 p.m.; sites around the county for Minnesota Avenue apart- distribution. The district ments, 506 W. Minneso- Page 14 The Baker County Press Thursday, June 6, 2019

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Photo courtesy of Angela Taylor Ashlynn Mattox, Gabby Wray and Summer Scammacca from Ange- la Taylor’s second grade class at MES. ‘Kids Scoop’ Photos by Megan Satterwhite and courtesy of BCSO still available Annual senior fish fry packs fairgrounds Approximately 380 local seniors JOEL ADDINGTON were treated last week with a MANAGING EDITOR fried fish luncheon served by con- [email protected] stitutional officers and their staffs at the exhibition hall at the fair- School is out but students can still enjoy and learn from grounds. The meal and venue was the weekly Kids Scoop section in The Press this summer. prepared by Baker Correctional And the school district is once again offering free school Institute personnel. Also partic- meals at selected location around the county. ipating in the annual senior ap- preciation event were the Baker Several first-through-fourth grade teachers began using County Council on Aging, which the Kids Scoop section in their classrooms after it started bused seniors to the site. Some appearing in the newspaper last fall. were said to have arrived early, Keller Intermediate’s Katie Platto employed Kids Scoop hoping to get fish as early at 9 as a reward for completing assignments and said it’s helped a.m. Door prizes were also hand- familiarize her pupils with a traditional, non-digital media ed out. County commissioner Jimmy Anderson said the well-at- format. tended luncheon was “out of this “Reading the newspaper has become a fun, engaging world.” “It means so much for our activity that students will carry into the summer,” said the seniors. They had a good time,” he fourth-grade teacher. She said her students enjoyed the commented at the close of Tues- brain teasers and trivia in the Kids Scoop section and were day’s board meeting. “It was a lot proud to see their writing published, too. of fun to do it,” added Commis- “Parents’ reactions have been extraordinary! They love sioner James Bennett. Pictured from the affair are (right) BCSO to see their child’s writing published, as well as the light- victim advocate Jodi Altman serv- heartedness of subjects,” said Ms. Platto. “Often news can ing plates of fish and sides, and be depressing. KidScoop is a beacon of light in a dreary news (below right) Sheriff Scotty Rhoden world! Who doesn’t want to read a child author’s perspective having a laugh with attendees. on women they admire, or discovering the Easter Bunny?” Third-grade teacher at Macclenny Elementary Beverly Rentz found her students also liked the Kids Scoop section, which she removed from the rest of the newspaper to ensure the kids would not read articles written to inform the general public. “It would be more useful if it were a ‘Kid Friendly’ small paper just for them,” she said. The proprietary Kids Scoop section is funded by advertis- ers and it’s complimented with content found online. “They love the website so I put that as a literacy center,” recalled Ms. Rentz. “We have also done extended activities based on the animal or science concept in the paper. It is just enough to excite them and get them hooked on a particular science activity. “The parents love the writing and I have also spent more time on writing with my class on the writing prompts pro- vided. I have had a very positive experience with the paper and I would definitely use it again next year.” Ms. Platto urged parents to continue using the Kids Scoop section this summer. As she says, “the summer slide is real!” “Interaction with skills taught throughout the school year will keep these things fresh in their minds. The start of the 2019-2020 school year should be less of a ‘jolt’ to the system, as a result,” she said. Newspapers will be available for children’s activities at Women’s Center of Jax the Emily Taber library this summer as part of its weekly youth activities, which begins on June 11 with an African 24-HOUR RAPE CRISIS HOTLINE: 904.721.7273 drumming and dance session. They’ll also be distributed at a few of the larger summer meals sites for students (See re- Meridian Behavioral Healthcare- Mental and Substance Abuse Issues lated article on page 13). 24-HOUR HOTLINE: 800.330.5615

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Following the 21-7 sea- For Baker County res- son the Cats lost six seniors, ident Reagan Griffis, the who received plaques for backlash from transfer- their overall record of 80- ring from BCHS to Trinity 32 and being four-time dis- Christian Academy was well trict champions in their four worth the move after the years with the program. Conquerors won the FHSAA Other accolades given class 4A state championship out were the offensive play- in softball. er of the year, coach’s choice Griffis toyed with the idea award, defensive player of of switching to TCA for two the year and most valuable years before making the fi- player. nal decision to attend her Junior infielder Mikay- Defensive player of the year parents’ alma mater and la Mulkey took home two Taylor Crews. join her travel softball team- awards following her stellar mates. season at second base and player of the year, Mulkey “I transferred from a the plate. was awarded the most valu- team to a family,” said Griff- Mulkey held the team’s is. “It was an easy adjust- able player of the 2018 sea- Reagan Griffis posing with highest batting average at son. In the district cham- ment too. They made me the class4A trophy. .398 over the course of the pionship game against MVP and offensive player of the year Mikayla Mulkey. feel so welcomed. Truthful- 28 games and was named Suwannee High School, she ly, I went for the girls and the coaching staff. I love riors 16-0 after four innings the top offensive player. Of delivered a triple that tied lor Crews was given defen- She sat down 56 batters them all so much.” to tie the state record for the players who played all 28 the game up and later scored sive player of the year after and gave up 39 hits for an Last season, the Con- the largest victory mar- games, Mulkey also led with the tie-breaking run. throwing 63 innings in her ERA of .444 and a WHIP of querors made school history gin for a state title. Naples the fewest strikeouts for the Starting pitcher Tay- sophomore season. .841 over the season. season at just five. reaching not only the final High School set the record four but the state champi- in 1989 on a 16-0 win over onship game. Westminster Brandon High School. Christian defeated TCA 6-1 The Conquerors jumped in the state final to leave the to a two-run lead in the Conquerors runner-ups. first inning after a single by That was something they Griffis ignited the Conquer- were not satisfied with. ors bats. Griffis got another “Losing last year in the fi- shot at the plate at the top nals really tore them down, of the second inning and but it ended up being a huge laid down a sacrifice bunt motivator this year,” said to advance her teammate to Griffis. “We all wanted it so third. bad.” TCA led 5-0 after just Aside from wanting to two innings and then left seal the deal this season, the Warriors in the dust fol- Trinity also faced adversity lowing a six-hit and six-run from other North Florida third inning. Griffis took a teams that wanted to halt walk during the inning to their path to success. place runners on first and “It was hard getting on second. social media and seeing Trinity continued full Photo courtesy of Heather Christopher people we know or know steam ahead adding four of us bash us for achieving more runs in the fourth to BCLL Pee Wee our goals throughout the reach the 16-0 mark. Griff- Photo courtesy of Heather Hamilton season,” said Griffis. “All is earned an RBI on a pop- we really had was ourselves, fly to shortstop and reached division champions our coaches and our fam- first on the error. Mudcats finish ilies rooting us on. So that Next season the Con- The Iron Birds took first place in the Pee Wee division for the Bak- querors intend to continue er County Little League. Pictured above in the top row from left to really sparked something right is coaches Keith Christopher, Dan Hancock, Dale Hancock and in us. We wanted to prove a on the path they created for season with gold Edwin Rodriguez. Third row is Braxton Martin, Caleb Booras, Will point.” themselves and bring back The Mudcats ended the spring season taking first place at the SGA Christopher and Gavin Rhoden. Second row, Bentley Brown, Easton With an overall record another state title. Wheel Pitch World Series in Brunswick, Georgia on June 1. During Hancock and Elijah Rodriguez. Bottom row, Gunner Rhoden, Edwin of 21-6 the Conquerors not “I expect and hope for us the tournament the Mudcats had a record of 5-0 and scored a total Rodriguez, Carter Davis and Andrew Schlueter. to win it again,” said Griffis. of 61 runs. Pictured in the top row from left to right is coach Matt only proved their point but Hamilton, head coach Kyle Davis and Rile Yarborough. Middle row also tied for a new state re- “We’re all sophomores and is Staiton Yarborough, Hampton Yarborough, Judson Wilford, Bax- cord in the championship freshman so we have a huge ley Craven, Braylen McCullough and Brantley Merritt. Bottom row ADD YOUR COMMUNITY RECORD YOUR match-up. shot.” is Bowden Davis, Hudson Johnson, Clyde Rhoden, Mason Hamilton EVENT TO THE ONLINE Trinity got its long sought This past season the Con- and Knox Underwood. CALENDAR AT FAMILY HISTORY! after revenge on the back- querors had three seniors bakercountypress.com Submit births, weddings to-back state champions, who played vital roles in the & 50th+ anniversaries Westminster Christian, in lineup, but Griffis believes via email to the state final game on May that the young team can [email protected] 22. bounce back. Looking to or at 104 S. 5th St., Macclenny TCA dominated the War- next season, TCA will have 4 week deadline on all submissions. no seniors on the team. 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BAKER COUNTY TOUCHDOWN CLUB YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADER SIGN UPS SIGN-UP ONLINE AT SATURDAYS http://clubs.bluesombrero.com/ bakercotdclub JUNE 8 - JULY 20 from now until July 10 Go to the link and click register to 9:00 am - 1:00 pm get started. Your info is saved for Football ages 6-13 | Cheer ages 5-13 future sign-ups. All sign-ups at Memorial Field behind the BP station on Hwy. 90 Fee: $80 football $100 cheerleaders* Copy of birth certificate and proof of insurance a MUST. *Includes uniform fee Child must be present at sign-up for uniform and jersey fitting. All cheer & football coaches must contact the league if you plan on returning to your team. If you are interested in coaching or assisting, complete an application during sign-ups. Background checks will be conducted. Email [email protected] with any questions. Thursday, June 6, 2019 The Baker County Press Page 17 Cats tackle intense summer training BRIANNA BARTLETT SPORTS EDITOR [email protected]

About 88 BCHS football players powered through a two-hour workout that con- sisted of weight training and cross-fit style drills to kick off their summer training program. Athletes were divided up by last season’s junior varsity and varsity rosters and sent either inside for a 45-minute weight workout or outside for different agility drills under the direction of head coach Kevin Mays and de- fensive coordinator Jeff Gi- erke. Offensive line coach and head weightlifting coach Scot McDonald led the in- side groups through a full- body workout honing in on bench press, pull-ups and Photos by Brianna Bartlett dead lifts to prepare for the Branson Self and Camilo Rollins pushing the sleds during outside training. brutal season the Cats will face in the fall. The boys worked through Not only are the players “Weight training is just a four stations doing full body growing physically, but ac- part of the balance training planks, duck-walks with cording to Bowen, the ath- regimen that it takes to play weighted plates over their letes are creating strong a physical sport like foot- heads, tires flips and sled relationships with the new ball,” said Scot McDonald. pushing. coaching staff and they be- “The body must be condi- “They are putting us lieve in coach Mays’ philos- tioned to this type of training through drills that will chal- ophy. in order to have an athlete be lenge us physically and men- “We are all on board with successful on the field.” tally,” said senior quarter- coach Mays,” said Bowen. While the varsity boys back Alex Bowen. “Yes, the “We are all buying in. I be- were completing the weight- drills are hard, but it will lieve it will strengthen our ed portion of the day, junior help us in games. The drills team this year and create co- varsity was sweating it out are meant to break us down hesiveness.” in the 90-degree heat with but the coaches tell us that Players will continue the Mays and Gierke. we will be thanking them in summer workouts through the fall.” July 29. Workouts are Mon-

Kyler Crews doing unassisted pull-ups.

day through Thursday from uled to host the kickoff clas- 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and sic against Baldwin High all participants must have School on August 16 and the an up-to-date physical and following week, August 23, athletic participation form the Cats will travel to Brad- turned in. ford High School for the first Head coach Kevin Mays monitoring the ‘plank group.’ Baker County is sched- game of the season.

2019 All-Star rosters announced SUBSCRIBE BRIANNA BARTLETT Foster, Johnny Burnham, Grayson Thrift, Brady Ja- Ferguson, Neva Beck, Em- AND SAVE!!! SPORTS EDITOR Tanner Zody and Wyatt cobs and Teague Jacobs on aleigh Raulerson, Taylor [email protected] Crawford. its roster. Mann, Ansley Hodges, Jazz Get it delivered The major division team BCHS athletic director Roberson, Kristen Brunette, to your mailbox or The Baker County Little will begin district tourna- John Staples will be coach- Kaleigh Shelton, Taylor Rai- League has released its 2019 ment play on June 22 at St. ing the 10U major All-Star ford, Serenity Jackson, Man- subscribe online- All-Star rosters for the boys Augustine. team that consists of Bailey dy Thomas, Jill Barnett and Call today for info and girls teams. In the minor league, the Brantley, Peyton Shields, Kaelin Kuester made the For the major league boys team will be coached Sadye Harvey, Aubrey roster for the girls senior All- 259-2400 boys coached by Thurmond by Tim Jacobs. It has Hold- Worthington, Allie Staples, Star team coached by John Walker, the team consists en Hall, Max Rhoden, Max Brooklyn Combs, Gracie Duffy. The of Trentyn Walker, Day- Roberts, Ryan Witherington, Dyal, Paisley Walker, Jaylan Both girls teams will play lon Adams, Logan Thomas, Channing Matteson, Jayden Jerrell, Jaiden Jerrell, Ava in the district tournament Baker County Ocie Pickett, Trenton New- Mosely, Emory Crews, Bryce West and Lilly Hodges. beginning on June 22 at San Press mans, Kale Crews, Hudson Turner, Josiah Schlueter, Stacee Duffey, Ashley Mateo. Hodges, Kamo Weeks, Case WANT TO LEARN CPR AND FIRST AID? The Baker County Health Department holds classes monthly. Call 259-6291 ext 5269.

Photo by Brianna Bartlett Summer workouts for BCHS volleyball Head coach for the Lady Cats volleyball team, Ashley Tyson, encour- ages all incoming ninth graders through seniors to attend off-sea- son training in the BCHS gym. Workouts consist of conditioning, weight training and volleyball drills. Students must have an up to date physical and athletic participation form filled out in order to work out. The training is held Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the BCHS gym. Page 18 The Baker County Press Thursday, June 6, 2019 GET A Rockin’ Dad’s Day!FREE RECLINER or 49” TV LANCASTER by Best 120013/14/15 AVAILABLE IN 3 COLORS

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Monthly payment shown does not include taxes or delivery and is rounded to the next highest whole dollar. Monthly payment shown only applies to purchases under the Reduced APR Special Purchase Plan and is subject to credit approval. 14.99% APR will be charged on purchases under the Reduced APR Special Purchase Plan. Other transactions, including optional credit insurance, may affect the monthly payment. If you make payments by the due date each month, the monthly payment shown should allow you to pay off this purchase within the number of months shown above if this balance is the only balance on your account during that period. If you have other balances on your account, this monthly payment will be added to the minimum payment applicable to those balances. Offer expires 06/24/2019. See stores for additional details. Regular account terms will apply to non-promotional purchases. For new accounts: Purchase APR is between 18% and 25.99% depending upon the State where purchase is made. Subject to credit approval. Existing cardholders should see their credit card agreement for their applicable terms. 701 S 5th Street MACCLENNY, FL 904-259-2275 STORE HOURS: MON. - FRI. 9AM - 7PM; SAT. 9AM - 6PM; SUN. 12PM - 5PM Andy & Lori Johnston, Prices and offers effective May 28 - June 24, 2019. Owner