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Ladies win 5 straight matches Cats edge out Ribault Page 14 Page 15 ThE BakER COUNty PREss $1.00 89TH YEAR | VOLUME 21 SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 AT A Scams GLANCE Vystar THINGS TO DO out of SEPTEMBER 13 $15,500 Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program JOEL ADDINGTON MANAGING EDITOR 1 - 2 p.m. [email protected] Council on Aging A Jacksonville wom- senior center, 101 E. an was arrested in early Macclenny Ave. August for her role in a scheme to steal $15,500 The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a free from the Macclenny low impact physical activity Vystar branch via fraudu- program proven to reduce lent credit card advances. pain and decrease stiffness. The sessions include gentle range-of-motion exercises that are suitable for every fitness level and ability for people ages 60 and up. Purchase this photo at www.bakercountypress.com Photo by Joel Addington Mondays and Thursdays 9/6 Brothers Victor and Giovanni Flores (right) with their grandfather Victor Flores. The brother are among the new peformers at this year’s coun- through 10/29/2018. ty fair, which starts September 14. For registration and information call Northeast Florida AHEC (904) 482- Kym McClanahan 0189. New shows, midway at fair BCHS swim vs Kym McClanahan, 52, Suwannee JOEL ADDINGTON ers, said their grandfather, on America’s Got Talent. a petting zoo that Mr. Lank- of Mistwood Circle North MANAGING EDITOR also named Victor Flores, Also new this year is a ford said is unique. on Jacksonville’s westside while setting up their area sway pole act where the “We have an exciting fair See page 3 [email protected] near Orange Park, entered just west of the stage at the performer will entertain this year with a new mid- the credit union the morn- MORE NEWS There’s a lot that’s new fairgrounds Tuesday morn- the crowd from 65-feet in way and national acclaimed ing of June 16 with Torrey at this year’s county fair but ing. the air, said fair association entertainment,” he said. Ashford, 43, of Arizona, perhaps the most exciting The brothers have been president Roger Lankford. “There will be amazing fair who was reportedly giving will be a show featuring two riding motorcycles for the “There will be two shows food as well as commercial her instructions on what youths on motorbikes zip- last five years or so. a night of each act. There food vendors that will excite to say to the bank teller. ping every which way inside “It feels normal to us,” is no extra charge for these your palate with such things When Ms. McClanahan what one of them calls “the said Giovanni about his time shows. Also, Cowtown USA as 50 flavors of ice cream, became confused, she globe of death.” in the globe. “Everybody else offers a working knowledge fall off the bone ribs and then handed her phone Giovanni Flores, 12, and doesn’t feel that way, but we of how cheese, butter and homemade pies.” to the teller, who said his 10-year-old brother Vic- grew up with it. It’s in our ice cream is made along The association has also Mr. Ashford was posing tor Flores of Myakka City, nature.” with the opportunity to milk endeavored to book local as someone with a credit FL west of Sarasota are The Flores’ Globe of a real cow,” he said. talent through Starlight card company. third-generation globe rid- Death act has been featured The vendor will also bring According to the bank See page 2 teller, Jillian Hodges, Mr. Ashford “knew what prompts were showing up on her computer and Honors Sept. 11 knew what she should en- ter,” reads Detective John Blanchard’s warrant affi- Commits to college davit for the female sus- See page 13 heroes, victims pect’s arrest. The transaction forced Go vote ... JOEL ADDINGTON an $8000 advance from MANAGING EDITOR Ms. McClanahan’s credit Should the county [email protected] card. She produced a li- make up some of the cense and signed a receipt Macclenny Fire Rescue donned dress uniforms the morn- for the money. City of Macclenny’s ing of September 11 to pay homage to those who lost their Then Mr. Ashford re- $116,000 budget cut lives on that day 17 years ago, particularly the firefighters peated the process for a who responded to the disaster at the World Trade Center, $7500 advance from his to the sheriff’s office? now home to the 9/11 Memorial in New York City. credit card, also show- ing ID and signing for See page 2 the money. Police later YES 56% learned the ID was fake. When Ms. McClanahan was first interviewed by NO 44% the detective by phone she reportedly revealed Mr. bakercountypress.com Ashford was a childhood friend from California with multiple Facebook accounts and that she suspected something was BCHS wrong with what they’d done at the credit union in Macclenny. Photos by Joel Addington/courtesy of Macclenny Fire Rescue Macclenny Fire Rescue during Tuesday morning’s 9/11 observance. vandals See page 2 being 2018 Tahoe Below $ Customer Make a statement. 10% MSRP 2018 1,500 Cash sought on all 2018 Tahoe Silverado models when you Page 2 fi nance with GM Financial† WWW.BURKINSCHEVY.COM 273 E. MACCLENNY AVE. † See a salesperson for details. JUST C’MON! 259-6117 Dependability for the road ahead. Page 2 The Baker County Press Thursday, September 13, 2018 Scam: 2nd suspect in AZ Fair: New attractions From page 1 Royston in Clay County last April, including From page 1 under and 14 and up. ing seat belts to receive the a father and daughter from Macclenny. Upon a second interview at the sheriff’s S&T Magic of Lakeland, discount. The one-night- All four were arrested in August, most Sound and Recording in FL premiered its midway only discount will be offered office, she explained Mr. Ashford came to recently a female associate of 20-year-old Lake City and contacts with Florida for her sister’s funeral and that the rides in the spring and re- Wednesday, September 19. Joshua Starling of Middleburg on August association board members turned this week with those “It enables a family to en- family was having difficulty paying for it. 29. He allegedly paid the others to cash the for additional nightly enter- She said Mr. Ashford offered a way to have rides plus some new ones, joy the fair at a value price,” stolen checks in Macclenny. tainment. Mr. Lankford said, adding Mr. Lankford said, adding money advanced on credit cards and paid The associate, Crystal Miller, 31, of Jack- “Many different schools Ms. McClanahan $1500 after the transac- that the fair was moved up that parking fees still apply, sonville admitted to Clay County authori- and youth sponsored groups two weeks this year to ac- $3 for standard parking and tions on June 16 and kept the remaining ties in early July she cashed checks here and will add a new dimension to $14,000. commodate the company’s $5 for premium parking. that information was forwarded to Baker the fair,” Mr. Landford said. schedule. Regular price armbands She said she thought he would give some County detectives about a week later, along Also added this year is of that money to her family for the funeral Discounts will also be of- are $25 and entry is $5 for with information on the daughter and fa- a lip sync battle sponsored fered this year. those 5 years old and up. expenses, but he did not. ther, Heather Behm, 26, and Steven Behm, by the Fabulous Foot- Mr. Ashford was arrested on July 18 in A new discount this year As always, the exhibit all 46, both of Macclenny. works dance studio in Glen is a flat $50 fee per vehicle will have booths and items Flagstaff, Arizona for the same scheme he They were arrested on August 27 and St. Mary. It will take place allegedly orchestrated in Macclenny using for admission and wrist- for sales and the livestock July 13, respectively, court records show. Monday, September 17 at 7 bands for up to eight people barn will let the public min- fake identification. He also presented the They and Ms. Miller face multiple felony p.m. with sign-ups that eve- false South Carolina ID to obtain a rental in a single vehicle, though gle with FFA and 4-H mem- counts including grand theft, fraud and ning. Prizes will be awarded all of them must be wear- bers and their livestock. car in Jacksonville that was never returned. forgery. for each division — 13 and His reported girlfriend, Beverly Taylor, Mr. Starling was arrested in mid-August was arrested on June 16 in Jacksonville on three counts of conspiracy to commit for driving the rental car without a valid li- fraud. cense. The checks varied from $350 to $600 The IDs she gave officers during the traf- and the alleged accomplices were paid $100, Honors fic stop for her and Mr. Ashford were con- according to Detective John Blanchard of fiscated by Jacksonville police as fakes, but BCSO. Mr. Ashford was released from the scene In an unrelated case, a felony Sept. 11 before he could be arrested for the fraud- • A fraud charge was sought through ulent identification, officer Michelle Lane the state attorney’s office against William of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office told Det. Terry, 21, for failing to make payments to heroes Blanchard last July.

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