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AT A GLANCE Mom dead, son suspected JOEL ADDINGTON murder. Upon release from MANAGING EDITOR a Jacksonville hospital, Mr. [email protected] Weeks was to be transferred THINGS TO DO to the Duval County pre-trial The 66-year-old mother detention center, the release JANUARY 10 who sheriff’s office deputies stated. found deceased in the bed- Become community An autopsy to determine room of a Macclenny duplex Ms. Osteen’s cause of death health worker the morning of December 31 on Wednesday determined 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. moved to Baker County to she died from blunt force escape a history of violence Northeast Florida AHEC trauma, said Maj. Crews. by her son, Joel L. Weeks, is actively recruiting Mr. Weeks was arrested community health workers 47, according to victim Re- in August, 2015 for alleged- and community members bekah A. Osteen’s family ly hitting and kicking his to teach evidence-based members. mother in the head several health education programs. Mr. Weeks, who was re- times after throwing her to Those interested should covering from surgery after the ground, Duval County attend the partnership/ a self-inflicted stab wound court records show. He was facilitator interest meeting to the stomach, had two out- reportedly angry that she to learn more about the standing warrants for proba- took money from his wallet. opportunities, programs tion violations for DUI and He was arrested previous- and services offered by domestic violence against ly in March of that year for the organization, located his mother, a statement re- DUI and careless driving af- at 2223 Oak Street in leased January 1 by Major ter crashing into street signs Jacksonville, FL 32204. Randy Crews of BCSO said. and fencing on Castleberry The meeting is January Local detectives also ob- Road on the Jacksonville’s 10, 2019 at 10 a.m. Please tained a warrant for sec- north side. The arresting Photo by Major Randy Crews of the Baker County Sheriff’s Office RSVP by calling Sherri ond-degree murder in Ms. Florida Department of Law Enforcement and District 8 Medical Examiner per- Joel Weeks officer reported Mr. Weeks Cheshire, senior program Osteen’s death. sonnel at the scene of a homicide investigation on Big Oak Court December 31. admitted to taking several manager, at (904) 482- 0189 Mr. Weeks summoned prescription narcotics before or by email at scheshire@ men and his mother’s corpse peared Ms. Osteen had been statement. rescue about 6 a.m. on New driving the Ford Explorer northfloridaahec.org by on a bed in one of two bed- dead for some time. Baker County detectives Year’s Eve after reportedly and noted he had undergone January 7, 2019. rooms in the unit at 600 Big “The death did not ap- are continuing to investigate stabbing himself. Officers surgery recently for a self-in- Oak Court, Apt. 126. pear to be from natural caus- to determine what circum- JANUARY 16 arrived as well and found flicted stab wound. him with a knife in his abdo- Major Crews said it ap- es,” reads the sheriff’s office stances led to the apparent FCWS prayer breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. See page 3 2 locals among 12 chief hopefuls Killed in MORE NEWS MIKE ANDERSON technology and advancements in the PRESS STAFF fields of firefighting, EMS and training.” crash on Included with the chief’s application Twelve applicants from seven states were letters of endorsement from Tan- are in a race to fill Baker County’s new- ya Anderson, Baker County Firewise I-10 west ly-created position of Fire/EMS Chief Coordinator, volunteer firefighter Lt. in a bid to lead the consolidation of the William Primo, and Kirk Miracle, own- JOEL ADDINGTON county’s fire and Emergency Medical er of Miracle’s Automotive & Towing in MANAGING EDITOR Services departments in 2019 and be- Macclenny. [email protected] yond. Mr. Nelson, however, could arguably Steven Marfongella Trevor Nelson One applicant is the current fire chief be the strongest candidate in the field, A Glen St. Mary man of nearly five years, Steven Marfongella, in fire science and the anticipation of based on his deep roots in the commu- was killed in a single-ve- who doesn’t quite meet the minimum receiving a bachelor’s degree in public nity, decades of experience in fire-EMS hicle crash on Interstate educational qualification of a bachelor’s administration in August, Mr. Marfon- leadership roles and a lengthy resume. 10 about midday on New degree but said he expects to reach that gella’s application mentions “numerous A graduate of Baker County High goal in August. certifications, which demonstrate Lead- School and a former county volunteer DIY fix for potholes Another contender is Brandon T. ership Development, Public Relations firefighter/EMT, Mr. Nelson received See page 6 (Trevor) Nelson of Glen St. Mary, a re- and Resource Management.” his firefighter/paramedic certification tired battalion chief with the Jackson- He had been a firefighting instruc- from then-Florida Community College Go vote ... ville Fire-Rescue Department (JFRD) tor at the high school and college level at Jacksonville before joining JFRD in and head of a Baker County study panel in Fort Myers for several years when he 1991, retiring 27 years later in June, that recommended costly upgrades in was hired for his first job as a fire chief 2018. fire stations, equipment and personnel in Baker County in June, 2014. Less than a year earlier he was pro- Should county and combining fire and EMS depart- Previously, he had worked in various moted to battalion chief responsible employees have ments under one director. positions with the Big Corkscrew Island for overseeing 28 fire-rescue stations, The 10 other potential candidates all Fire Control & Rescue District in Collier four district chiefs and 145 personnel in Paul Grainger Jr. gotten NY off listed experience and educational qual- County, FL, including firefighter/para- the ninth largest fire department in the ifications in fire and rescue operations, medic, fire safety inspector, assistant United States. Year’s Day in Columbia with pay? most of whom have served in manage- training officer, EMS coordinator and During his career at JFRD Mr. Nel- County. ment positions in Florida, Georgia, Tex- acting lieutenant. son added to his educational achieve- Paul Ray Grainger Jr., as, North Carolina, West Virginia, Indi- Mr. Marfongella also listed sever- ments by earning a bachelor’s degree 38, was heading west on Yes 73% ana and New Hampshire. al other former occupations in Naples, in fire science management at Florida I-10 when “for reasons Deadline for filing applications end- FL over a 10-year period, including: as- State College at Jacksonville and later currently under investiga- ed at 5 p.m. December 28. The position sistant manager of an ice cream shop a master’s degree in public administra- tion,” his 1999 Dodge Ram No 27% was advertised with a salary range of (1985-91), a machine operator in a mil- tion from Barry University in Jackson- ran into the median, back bakercountypress.com $65,000 to $75,000. itary weapons plant (1991-93), an elec- ville. onto the roadway and be- Mr. Marfongella, whose current an- trician (1993-95) and a swimming pool Since his retirement, he has been gan spinning, according to nual salary is $48,900 as Baker Coun- maintenance man at a country club employed as an adjunct professor at a media release from the ty’s only full-time paid firefighter, man- (1998). Florida Gateway College’s fire academy Florida Highway Patrol ages an all-volunteer department with In a letter addressed to County Man- at the Baker County branch campus in and investigator Corporal nine unstaffed fire stations and more ager Kennie Downing he said he be- Olustee, where he teaches future fire- E.R. Sumner. Hospital than 30 volunteers. He works under lieved his “years of experience and edu- fighters, paramedics and EMTs. The Dodge then trav- the supervision of EMS Director David cation make me a perfect fit” for the job, Mr. Nelson achieved more wide- eled onto the north un- Richardson, who is retiring in May. adding that he had implemented “poli- paved shoulder and struck authority In addition to an associate’s degree cies and procedures to keep up with the See page 5 See page 3 sued by Fraser Page 3 Page 2 The Baker County Press Thursday, January 3, 2019

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Fatality THINGS TO DO BCMS sues for surplus funding From page 1 First Coast Women’s JOEL ADDINGTON is not, he said. The tax rate was 2 percent BCMS has been damaged by on I-10 Services’ annual prayer MANAGING EDITOR Late last year the board higher than the so-called the authority’s refusal to re- breakfast will be From page 1 [email protected] of directors of the hospital roll-back rate, or the rate re- lease funds as contemplated Wednesday, January 16, authority, which taxes prop- quired to generate the same under the amended lease.” several trees before flip- 2018 at Christan Fellowship Despite getting a erty owners $1.15 per $1000 amount of tax revenue as the The lawsuit seeks for the ping onto its roof near mile Temple, 251 W. Ohio Ave. in $225,000 hike in annu- of taxable property value to previous year. court to interpret the lease, marker 312. Macclenny starting at 7:30 al funding from the Baker fund hospital operations, The authority is required including a determination Mr. Grainger, a native a.m. with the program at 8 County Hospital Authority agreed to increase its annual to pay any surplus funds of the surplus funds beyond a.m. Please RSVP to (904) of Atlanta, GA, was pro- this fiscal year, the nonprofit payment to BCMS by some to the nonprofit under a the minimal operating ex- 259-2585. nounced dead at the scene. operator of Fraser Memori- $225,000 to $1 million. re-stated 1998 lease agree- penses of the authority, He worked as a me- al Hospital and its associat- Last September Darryl ment approved by both par- and then award any unpaid JANUARY 17 chanic a Precision Mobile ed clinic and nursing home Register, administrator for ties at that time. It expires in funds to BCMS. Mechanic in Glen and lived ‘Signs of Addiction’ — Baker County Medical the hospital authority who 2025 and the original long- For years the authority’s in Baker County for the last Town Hall Services (BCMS) — filed a also manages the Cham- term lease was signed in annual budget has includ- 12 years after moving from lawsuit in circuit court last ber of Commerce and Bak- 1993. ed expenditures money for 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Jacksonville, according to month to secure even more er County Development The no-cost lease covers reserves and “future med- Raiford Road Church his obituary. funding from the taxing au- Commission, explained that all of the property, includ- ical needs of Baker Coun- 9201 South State Road 121 He loved the outdoors, thority. BCMS argued it needed the ing buildings, equipment, ty residents.” The most re- Macclenny, FL hunting and fishing, es- Exactly how much more additional revenue to make fixtures and the like, owned cent budget zeroed out the pecially at Ocean Pond in Parents this meeting is for money BCMS wants re- up a gap in cash flow caused by the authority since it was latter expenditure and had Olustee, it said. you. If you want to know the mains unclear, however, as by providing uncompensat- created in 1953. As part of $55,766 for the “internal ad- signs of addiction or what to the complaint filed by the ed emergency room care to the deal BCMS agreed to ministration fund/reserves.” look for in your children or hospital’s attorney, John D. indigent patients as required issue bonds to finance a re- Mr. Buchanan said he their friends, please attend. Buchanan, in circuit court by law. building of the hospital and believed the surplus funds GOOD NEWS This meeting will help to December 19 only referenc- The costs for that care, associated facilities. sought by the lawsuit are educate you on what to es “surplus funds.” however, can be written off “BCMS is entitled to re- more than $55,766 but TIP? look for and where to go for Reached last week for as charity care to reduce any ceive all funds from the au- declined to cite the full help. For more information, more details about the sur- taxes on hospital activities thority except for minimal amount. HEARTWARMING contact (904) 259-3922. plus funds being sought, Mr. that generate a profit. funds required for its inter- Macclenny city manag- Buchanan declined to com- Still, the authority’s two nal administration pursu- er Phil Rhoden, who serves STORY IDEA? ment with specifics. board members, Todd Fere- ant to [the amended lease],” on the BCMS board of direc- Al-Anon meetings “With these kinds of cas- irra and Debbie Gnann, ap- reads the complaint filed by tors, said he was aware of Let us share it! Al-Anon, a support es, we normally don’t talk parently agreed with BCMS Mr. Buchanan on behalf of the lawsuit but didn’t know group for families and about it,” he said by phone, and approved the authority’s BCMS. “The authority has the amount of money the or- We are always interested friends of alcoholics, meets adding that during the dis- budget for the 2018-19 fis- failed to pay funds to the ganization was trying to re- in stories about individuals every Thursday at the li- covery process, in which cal year with the additional hospital as required by it un- cover in court. or groups with a unique or brary building of the First plaintiffs and defendants $225,000 in place. der the amendment lease.” “Truthfully, I don’t know exceptional story that our United Methodist Church share information related About $55,000 of that It continues, “The au- the exact number,” he said readers would enjoy. on North Fifth Street in to a case, BCMS expects to sum came from additional thority is withholding funds Wednesday. Macclenny. learn more about what sur- revenue generated by high- which exceed its minimal BCMS CEO Dennis Mar- Email your story idea to Newcomers should be plus funds may be available. er property values since the operating expenses from kos didn’t respond to re- News Editor Joel Addington there at 6 p.m, an hour be- Ultimately, it’s likely a tax rate, also called the mill- BCMS in violation of the quests for comment on the [email protected] fore the meeting starts. For judge will decide what mon- age rate, for the authority amended lease. Due to se- lawsuit, nor did Mr. Register The Baker County Press more details, call 904-35- ey held by the hospital au- remained unchanged 1.15 vere financial reductions in or Mr. Ferreira of the hospi- 0600. thority is surplus and what mills for 2018-19. federal and state funding, tal authority. bakercountypress.com State lawmakers to Help with SUBSCRIBE utility bills visit local constituents AND The Low-Income En- ergy Assistance Program The Baker County Legislative Delegation will hold its an- SAVE!!! (LIHEAP) has funds avail- nual pre-session hearing on Monday, January 14 at 4 p.m. at able to assist Baker County MORE CHOICES the Macclenny City Commission room at city hall. Get the news you residents with their winter Finding the right insurance for all the things you The panel is headed by chairman Senator Rob Bradley electric or gas bills up to (R-Fleming Island) and includes newly-elected Representa- need to know $600. love for over 75 years! tive Chuck Brannan (R-Macclenny) Eligibility is based on The legislative delegation holds a public hearing each delivered income and family size. year prior to session to afford local officials, members of the To schedule an appoint- public, and other interested parties, the opportunity to pres- to your mailbox or ment, please call the auto- ent legislative proposals, make funding requests, or express mated line at 1-844-625- opinions on state issues. subscribe online- 8776. Appointments can “Representative Brannan and I look forward to hearing Call today for info be scheduled 24 hour a from community leaders and constituents of Baker County day, several days a week up as we develop our legislative priorities for the 2019 Session,” 259-2400 to 14 days in advance. said Senator Bradley in a news release this week. The program is admin- The next regular session of the Florida Legislature will The istered through the North- convene on March 5. For additional information or to be east Community Action placed on the agenda for the hearing, contact Senator Brad- Baker County Agency in Macclenny. Call ley’s office at (904) 966-6280 ext 3933 or email his staff at Press 259-4481 with questions. [email protected]. Women’s Center of Jax 24-hour 1161A S. 6TH STREET ~ MACCLENNY ~ 259-6296 RAPE CRISIS HOTLINE: www.wellsmac.com 904.721.7273 “ALL WELLS AND GOOD!”

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The radio choice MANAGING EDITOR a guard rail on Interstate 10 after refusing to show his has proven to be a failure for our depart- [email protected] near Glen St. Mary the late hands, he was subdued by ment,” the pre-application reads. “The ra- evening of December 28. two BCI employees after The county jail isn’t the only local entity dios do not work in wet or steamy environ- multiple attempts to kick seeking money from the U.S. Department of ments, [are] horrible for shock resistance, them. Agriculture — the City of Macclenny hopes [have] terrible battery life and [are] expen- Mr. Davis was booked to secure nearly $86,000 to help buy 30 new sive to maintain.” for felony resisting arrest; radios for the fire department. The document goes on to say the depart- Ms. Butler was charged with City hall administrator Melissa Thomp- ment didn’t have enough working radios for resisting for impeding the son said the grant application to the US- each man per shift. search and lying to the offi- DA’s Office of Rural Development is still in “This creates a life-safety issue each time Daniel Wilson cers. the early pre-application stage, though that we enter a hazardous atmosphere without • Deputy Jeremy You- package of information has been submitted communication,” the report states. “Lack of In other recent arrests, mans arrested John Bailey and additional data is now being gathered for or poor communication is the one common Daniel Bunton several deputies converged Jr., 49, for possession of the final application submittal. link between all line of duty deaths, accord- on a residence on Carrie meth the early morning of The grant could fund the purchase of 20 ing to studies completed by multiple entities Daniel Bunton, 25, was Lane in Sanderson the af- December 26 after finding a more radios — the city has bought 10 already ... It is our number one priority to fix this described by Florida state ternoon of December 27 plastic container containing and seeks to use that expenditure, about communication problem prior to any death trooper Clayton Visman and arrested Daniel Wilson, one “rock” that the suspect $52,000, as part of the local match for the or injury.” as confused and disorient- 21, of Macclenny, who was initially said was rock salt. federal grant totaling $70,200. The department hopes to replace the ed when questioned at the wanted for violation of pro- The officer responded to Macclenny Fire Rescue, which has a county-purchased portable radios from Mid- scene following the accident bation for possession of con- a report of a missing child $1,455,908 annual budget, consists of nine land Radio (Midland STP 105B) with newer shortly after 11 p.m. He also trolled drugs. just before 3 a.m. at the apparatuses, 12 full-time firefighters and two radios from Motorola specifically designed exhibited common signs Deputy Jeffrey Davis said Northwood Apartments in chief-level administration positions, a 10- for fire service. of intoxication including police received a tip that north Macclenny, and Mr. page feasibility report signed in mid-October The report says the Midland radios pres- slurred speech and blood- Mr. Davis was seen driving Bailey said the child was last for the pre-application shows. ent a challenge for the department because shot and watery eyes. a Toyota toward the resi- seen in the laundromat. A City fire personnel had been using 50 por- it’s the primary responder for water search The trooper found a box dence. He had been sought check with Pamela Church table radios purchased through a grant with and rescue and hazardous material calls in the truck containing vials for months, and could be at the suspect’s residence on the county, but those radios are ineffective county-wide. of liquid methadone, and armed. Deerfield Circle confirmed under certain wet or hot conditions and thus The Midland radios were bought in 2011 a baggie containing Xanax They first questioned the child was not missing. pose a safety risk to city firefighters, the city using a $556,560 grant from the U.S. De- pills and another unidenti- Adrienne Butler, 25, who Ms. Church described contends. partment of Homeland Security. They’re also fied pill. An open beer was in lives at the address, and she Mr. Bailey as “confused.” “Due to Baker County being the primary used by the county fire and emergency med- the cup holder and an emp- claimed the suspect had not The meth was found during [grant applicant], the Macclenny Fire-Res- ical services (EMS) departments. ty 12-pack on the floor along been there in over a week. a routine search before the with a cooler in the truck Officers then searched the deputy intended to give him Baker County Fair Association bed with 10 more beers and residence, and called out a a courtesy ride to his resi- SUBSCRIBE four energy drinks. K-9 crew from Baker Cor- dence. ANNUAL MEETING & SAVE! The Baker County Fair Association will hold its annual meeting on Monday, January 14, 2019, at 52 weeks of news 6 pm at the Baker County Fair Grounds. Positions only $45 a year Homeless shoplifter jailed for expiring Board members will be voted on and Delivered out of A homeless woman was arrested the eve- was arrested on a Baker County warrant for filled at this meeting. Anyone interested in becoming Baker County ning of December 30 and charged with at- violating probation after Deputy Jeffrey Hig- Call today! 259-2400 tempting to leave the Macclenny Walmart ginbotham stopped the vehicle he was driv- involved in the Fair Association is invited to attend. with a full cart containing $418 in merchan- ing the evening of December 28 for failure to The Baker County Press dise. dim bright lights. April Harris, 28, and a 17-year-old female He initially gave the officer a false name, were confronted by Deputy Jeremy Youmans and he was charged also for driving on a sus- SPOT A STROKE shortly before 7 p.m. after they ran from a se- pended license. curity employee who stopped them as they • Deputy Jeffrey Davis arrested James neared the store entrance with the cart. They Sturm, 43, for domestic assault on Daniel took off running without any merchandise, Dukes, 33, during an argument at their res- and police were notified they were headed idence on Sands Pointe Drive north of Mac- east in the direction of Murphy Oil. clenny. The deputy learned that Ms. Harris was The officer responded about midday to a trespassed from the store earlier. She re- disturbance call over an argument that broke StrokeAssociation.org portedly admitted to shoplifting, saying she out between the two originally over excessive had no food and was hungry. She said the ju- noise. venile was not involved in the theft. She was In other warrant-related arrests recently: also charged with violating the trespass or- • Daniel W. Wilson, 20, of Macclenny was der. served a warrant for violation of a two-year In another theft case, this one a misde- drug offender probation at the sheriff’s of- meanor, Deputy Archie Crews arrested Da- fice on December 28, which stemmed from kota McLarty, 19, at a residence on Blair a drug possession and resisting arrest case Street in Macclenny and charged him with from December, 2017, stealing $16 from an employee at Laredo’s • Stacey M. Poppell, 38, of Jacksonville Learn to play... Mexican Restaurant on Christmas Eve. was served a similar warrant that day stem- The report notes that the suspect was at ming from a 2017 case for burglary and grant the restaurant filling out a job application theft. when caught on camera taking the cash be- • Michael A. Bennett Jr., 41, of Macclenny longing to Kori Powell. She told Deputy was served on December 29 at the sheriff’s Crews she phoned Mr. McLarty using a num- office with a violation of probation (VOP) ber on the application and he agreed to re- warrant from a driving on a suspended li- turn the money but never arrived at a nearby cense and leaving the scene of an accident location. case. Deputy Crews also learned the suspect • Krystin S. Davis-Griffis, 30, of Jackson- was responsible for the theft of two PlaySta- ville was served December 26 at the same fa- tion controllers from the Blast Game Center cility with a VOP warrant stemming from a Violin on U.S. 90, but returned them. July, 2017 drug possession case. She failed • The same deputy arrested Marquis Da- to complete a court-ordered drug treatment vis Jr., 27, of Macclenny the afternoon of De- program, court records show. cember 26 for driving without a license re- • William F. Padgett, 28, of Orange Park voked as an habitual offender. was served a VOP warrant at the sheriff’s Deputy Crews stopped Mr. Davis after he office December 27. He failed to complete a Guitar rolled through a stop sign at Fifth Street and court-ordered theft class, pay court fines and Shuey Avenue in the north city. fees and refused a drug test October 29, all • Canaan Combs, 28, of Fernandina Beach leading to the violation. Piano Subscribe online www.bakercountypress.com MUSIC LESSONS FOR ALL AGES

For information call 904-251-5053 Located on the campus of Raiford Road Church 9201 SR 121 South, Macclenny Thursday, January 3, 2019 The Baker County Press Page 5 Steak judging 10 national applicants Local class in January How would you like to MIKE ANDERSON rience in public service.” He since 1990 and as a division hopefuls become a certified judge at PRESS STAFF listed his most recent em- chief with Pasco County steak cookoffs? ployment as a lieutenant/ Fire-Rescue from July, 2004 A three-hour training In addition to the two lo- paramedic with the City of to July, 2010, a job he said class sanctioned by the cal applicants for the com- Kissimmee Fire Department he left due to “poor chemis- for chief Steak Cookoff Association, bined fire-EMS chief job, from January, 2008-De- try with chief.” a Texas-based organization Florida Gateway College in- cember, 2018 when he left During his time as a di- that bills itself as the fastest structor Trevor Nelson and to “pursue career advance- vision chief in Pasco Coun- position growing cooking organiza- current fire chief Steven ment” opportunities. ty, Mr. Smith described his From page 1 tion in the world, will be Marfongella, 10 other appli- He also has worked as duties as “responsible for all held on Saturday, January spread name recognition cants from outside the coun- a firefighter/paramedic training, hiring, discipline, 12 at St. Peters in the Glen in the past year as chair- ty are under consideration. at Daytona International control/mitigation of major church off CR 125. man of the Baker County Here are summaries of Speedway from 2005-16 and incidents.” The class is comprised Fire-EMS Vision Commit- their experience, education with the Orange City Fire Mr. Smith, who listed a of four parts: Ribeye 101, tee, which led to numerous and other application details Department from 2005-08. bachelor’s degree in fire sci- cut used in cookoffs, learn- recommendations adopted gleaned from a recent review Mr. Kurth listed a mas- ence from Waldorf Univer- ing how to be a table cap- by the county commission of applications submitted by ter’s degree in public ad- sity and an MBA in public tain, the judging process to create a more effective the December 28 deadline ministration with a focus administration from Co- for all SCA categories, and and efficient public safe- last week: in emergency management lumbia Southern University the judging process itself. ty organization, including • Oral W. Banta of Scotts- from Columbia Southern on his resume, also worked Steak tasting is includ- higher annual fire assess- burg, IN, a retired fire chief University and a bachelor’s as a charge medic and a field ed. ments to fund the improve- currently working as train- degree in fire science ad- training officer for Manatee There is a fee, and in- ments. ing coordinator for the Jef- ministration from Waldorf County EMS from Novem- terested outdoor chefs can On a “Qualifications fersonville, IN Fire Depart- University. ber, 2012 to February, 2018. sign up at steakcookoffs. Profile,” Mr. Nelson list- ment. He began his career in • Peter M. Lamb of New- He said he left that job “for com. For more details, call ed an assortment of ac- 1995 at Indianapolis Motor port, NH has worked as a de- surgery,” without further ex- Aggie or Ralph Kline at complishments that he Speedway as a track rescue livery driver for Fed Ex since planation. 259-6258. team member responsible October, 2017 but said he • Michael J. Vogel of McK- attributed partly to his for extrication, firefight- applied for the Baker Coun- inney, TX began his career self-described traits as “a ing and emergency medical ty position to “get back into as a firefighter/paramedic self-starter and an innova- tor,” including: Community Calendar care. public safety.” He’s a grad- in 1996 with the Woodlands Let people know what’s going on- Mr. Banta, who is mar- • He began his career uate of the National Fire Fire Department in Spring, post your special event online ried with three grown chil- Academy in Emmitsburg, TX, but left in June, 1998 to in public service as the dren, has a bachelor’s de- MD, where he earned a de- take a job with the City of Ar- “first-ever Fire Explorer www.bakercountypress.com gree in fire administration gree as an Executive Fire Of- lington Fire-Rescue Depart- for the Macclenny Fire De- from Columbia Southern ficer in management of fire ment, where he still works partment in 1987.” University in Orange Beach, prevention programs. and holds the rank of deputy • He was the “first-ever Quali-Built Homes, Inc. AL. He retired in 2010 as Mr. Lamb began his ca- fire chief responsible for 17 student to complete EMT chief of the Louisville, KY reer as a firefighter/EMT stations. (Emergency Medical Tech- General Contractors & Roofing Locally owned and operated fire-rescue department after nician) training through from 1976-82 with General Mr. Vogel also has been Don Burnsed 20 years. Dynamics, a defense con- employed as an EMS in- dual enrollment at Bak- Metal, er County High School • Billy C. Cockman re- tractor for the Navy, and lat- structor at Collin County 904-408-1392 Shingle & tired from JFRD as a cap- er worked at the U.S. Navy Community College since through then Lake City Joe Muncy Community College.” Flat Roofs tain after 20 years in Sep- submarine base in Groton, 2004. He said he has a two- 904-631-0720 tember, 2017, after which CT, until 1984 when he was year associate’s degree, as • He completed para- he left Jacksonville to take hired as a fire marshal in well as an Executive Man- medic training at the age a job as assistant fire chief East Lyme, CT from 1984- agement Certificate from the of 20 and later became one Custom Homes - Remodels - Roofs CBC 1254669 CCC 1328486 (Licensed & Insured) in Fort Myers. He resigned 91. University of Notre Dame, of the youngest lieutenants and returned to Jacksonville From July, 2014 until and “will be attending Har- ever promoted at JFRD at in May, 2018 due to a family March, 2015 he was a fire vard University this spring the age of 25. medical emergency. chief in Farmington, NH to begin work on a bachelor • He was the “first-ever Employed as an environ- but said he “resigned after a of liberal arts degree.” Bachelors level graduate mental health and safety vote of no confidence” from • Rodney E. Wren of of Florida State College of supervisor in Jacksonville the local governing board. Huntington, WV is currently Jacksonville in 2008.” since August, 2018, Mr. He explained that he was a deputy chief with the Hun- • Out of 1450 JFRD per- Cockman listed among his asked to resign “after having tington Fire Department, sonnel, he was one of only professional achievements a medical issue.” where he has worked since 17 who had earned a mas- completion of the National • Michael H. Lee of March, 1999. 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MACCLENNY AVE. ★ MACCLENNY ★ 259-4054 Page 6 The Baker County Press Thursday, January 3, 2019 Sick of waiting, fills potholes LAND PLANNING AGENCY JOEL ADDINGTON ing Pines subdivision and Measures slated MANAGING EDITOR another slightly larger hole [email protected] where Miltondale winds from north to west before to cure illegal lots, The independent, do- turning back north toward it-yourself spirit of Baker Whispering Pines. County is alive and well on “I just got sick of it,” change RV park Miltondale Lane in Mac- he said last week after his clenny. mother-in-law sent The JOEL ADDINGTON | MANAGING EDITOR That’s where new resi- Press a message about his [email protected] dent and Broward County project, unbeknown to him. After several months of research and discussions by coun- transplant Mark Akins re- “I really wanted to let ty planning staff and the county’s volunteer Land Planning cently started filling in an- you know about an unsung Agency (LPA) board, they’re poised to consider on January noying potholes himself. hero,” wrote Olga Bialuk in 10 giving at least some owners of legally non-conforming lots Rather than summoning reference to Mr. Akins. vested development rights despite their lots being too small the county road department Mr. Akins, a technolo- for their applicable zoning districts. to make the fixes, Mr. Akins gy security professional, It wasn’t until early last fall that county planning consul- thought it might be faster moved to the neighborhood tant Susan Fraser, now replaced by Community Develop- to do it himself, especially last March and started no- ment Director Edgar Garcia, announced that the county was since it was around the hol- ticing the potholes were riddled with lots that don’t meet minimum lot size require- idays. getting worse and worse last ments. “I don’t think anybody month after he purchased a Some of the non-conforming lots were created as a result called the county to take new GMC Yukon. of an ordinance the county commission approved in 2012 care of them,” he explained. He spent about $70 on to exempt larger 5- and 10-acre lot (minimum) subdivisions “... The county didn’t real- supplies, some of which was from many permitting requirements, provided they were lo- ly seem to be proactive so I lost when one of the traffic cated on county-maintained paved roads in the case of the figured the path of least re- cones disappeared, and the 5-acre subdivisions or county-maintained dirt roads in the sistance was to fix it myself holes took about 15 minutes case of the 10-acre lot subdivisions. and several neighbors have to fill. But the ordinance as revised and readopted in August, said they appreciated it.” Mr. Akins didn’t do it for 2012 also allowed development of 5-acre lots on paved coun- The project started with any appreciation or pro- ty roads in AG 10 or AG 7.5 zoning districts, which normally a trip to the hardware store motion but said it was nice prohibit lots larger than 10 acres or 7.5 acres. for some cold asphalt filling, to hear a school bus driver The change was sought by local landowners who wanted tools and traffic cones to thank him for a smoother to sell 5-acre lots, which were in high demand, presumably alert drivers while the mix- ride through the neighbor- without having to go through the public rezoning process to ture was curing. He used the hood. accommodate the smaller lots, which may not have been ap- mixture to fill two pot holes, “If everybody took it proved, not to mention the expense involved with rezoning. one about 1 foot in diame- upon themselves to do stuff The problem arose last year after Ms. Fraser discovered ter at the corner of Michelle like this, the county would Photo by Joel Addington Mark Akins of Michelle Road in Whispering Pines and one of the the ordinance passed by county commissioners only amend- Road and Miltondale at the have a lot less issues to deal potholes he filled in on Miltondale Lane. ed the county’s Land Development Regulations (LDRs), not entrance of the Whisper- with,” said the married fa- the county’s comprehensive plan, which ultimately governs ther of seven. land development under state law when the comprehensive plan and LDRs conflict. welc es That essentially made any 5-acre lots approved on coun- Morgan Hill Construction ADD YOUR ty-maintained paved roads in AG 10 or AG 7.5 zoning dis- CABINETRY & INSTALLATION COMMUNITY tricts since 2012 non-conforming lots without legal devel- Z opment rights. 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That draft provision reads, “In recognition of approvals granted between August 20, 2012 and October 1, 2018 ... pursuant to approval of an application for exemptions to the subdivision regulations that also approved residential lots of 5 acres or greater in area and less in area than the minimum lot size required by the future land use designation and zon- ing district applicable to the lot on the date of approval, Bak- er County recognizes the 5 acres lots so approved as vested land use designations in AG 20, AG 10 and AG 7.5 zoning districts; replacing only the otherwise applicable minimum lot size with a minimum lot size of 5 acres.” Under a section on subdivision exemptions, language would be added to give the county the authority to approve such exemptions only when lots are proposed to be 5 acres or larger on county paved roads or when lots of 10 acres or more are on county dirt roads. Flag lots would not be eligible for the exemption under the draft ordinance as well. Today the county may exempt subdivisions with 5-acre lots from paying impact fees and/or complying with devel- opment review requirements, including submittal of prelim- inary and final development plans and platting requirements CRIME DOESN’T PAY, found in state law, the current LDRs read. Instead, a simple checklist is required but that option would be deleted under the draft ordinance. Rather it would BUT WE DO! require that even exempted subdivisions meet the planning review and platting requirements, as well as any other condi- tions placed on the development by county commissioners. Plans changing for proposed luxury RV park Also up for consideration by the LPA next week is an ap- plication to rezone 121 acres in Glen St. Mary from recreation and to a more flexible zoning designation known as PUD, or REWARDS UP TO planned unit development. However, the application for the rezoning shows plans for the proposed project, a luxury RV park, are changing in several key ways, like adding 100,000 square feet of addi- tional structures. The developers originally proposed in July, 2017 a number of structures for the project, including an ad- ministrative office, convenience store, theatre, pool house, clubhouse, restaurant and more, all totaling no more than 150,000 square feet. The new “description of permitted uses” in the rezoning application shows the proposed structures may grow up to 250,000 square feet and include cabins, yurts, a hotel and a “three-dimensional representational project identity feature up to 150 feet tall with interstate frontage.” In terms of added amenities under the new list of uses are Remain Anonymous water slides, a splash park, rope course, zip lines, climbing wall, hiking and riding trails, among others. The developers may intend to divide up the property into smaller projects, as the minimum lot size listed in the appli- cation dropped from 121 acres to 5 acres. The minimum RV 1-866-845-TIPS lot requirement also fell dramatically from 1350 square feet to 780 square feet. The maximum height for structures was increased from 40 feet to 60 feet and the two-way roads in- (8477) side the park were narrowed from 35 feet to 30 feet while the one-way roads went from 15 feet to 10 feet. The only other change to the proposed plans were the ad- www.fccrimestoppers.com dition of an on-site sewage treatment plant. The project by Carter Funk and his son Chris Funk is PD by CSTF planned off Nursery Boulevard northwest of the I-10 inter- change at CR 125 South. Thursday, January 3, 2019 The Baker County Press Page 7

RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Wet winter takes toll on Shoals JOEL ADDINGTON portunity lost cost.” was ongoing last month with 16 acres MANAGING EDITOR That kicked off a secondary discus- being plowed and planted on the south [email protected] sion about the proposed locations for side of the park. He said some 20,000 the canoe launch. One was planned seedlings were donated through the The wet winter this year has taken a near the Cedar Creek Bridge on CR 125 state forestry service. toll on the roads and trails at St. Mary’s North and another was sited where the The park maintenance manager Shoals Park, which closed the more creek runs into the St. Marys River. also informed the board that timber popular off-highway vehicle (OHV) Park maintenance manager Thomas harvesting was starting and the heavy trails that encompass roughly half the Barton said fallen trees on the first loca- equipment used in the process would park for at least four months in 2018 tion would make launching difficult and damage trails and roads even more. and shuttered the whole park sporadi- recommended placing it along the St. “It’s going to be a mess,” he said. cally for some three weeks in total last Marys River shoreline at the east and Ms. Bishara asked if there was any- Photo by courtesy of Lt. Col. Timothy Dennsison year. west ends of the park. There’s a couple thing that could be done to avoid the Baker County AFJROTC cadets prepare for the Civilian Marksman- While the whole park reopened at of miles between to the two spots, he es- damage. ship Air Rifle Championship. the end of December, the 2018 closures, timated. “Shoals is really nice. I just don’t including the Cedar Creek Bridge clo- “Every time we have a flood, it blows want it to turn into a timber yard,” she sure for 10 days of the year, also led to more trees into the creek or washes said. a drop in entry fee revenue for the park dead trees into the creek,” he said of the While the timber contractors are JROTC receives from visitors who ride four-wheelers or CR 125 location. “Ain’t no way to clean obligated to make repairs to damaged other OHVs there. that creek out.” roads, “they have to make them pass- According to a report by county While the proposed launching pads able, not pretty,” Mr. Barton respond- highest accolade manager Kennie Downing to the coun- are flexible and easy to move, Mr. Tal- ed. ty’s Recreation Advisory Board (RAB) bert noted that the CR 125 location fea- “Once it gets dry and we can man- JON SHUMAKE on December 20, about 65 percent of tures easy access for vehicles. age,” he said, more work on roads and SPORTS EDITOR all entry fee revenue comes from riders “If we relocate are we giving up ac- in the areas where trees were harvested [email protected] using the western half of the park and cess?” he questioned. can be completed. its more than 25 miles of OHV trails. In other recent developments in- • RAB member Tony Talbert also The BCHS Air Force JROTC received an overall unit as- The roughly 2500-acre park had volving Shoals Park, the park’s ranger, produced cost estimates for new park sessment score of Exceeds Standards, the highest score at- generated about $1400 in entry fees a sworn deputy who patrols the massive signs with sponsorships — $395 for a tainable, during the unit’s evaluation held on December 7. since October 1. Ms. Downing said park and enforces collection of entry wooden-framed sign measuring 4-by- “Lt. Col. Timothy J. Dennison, SMSgt Donald A. Riddle, about $500 of that sum came from the fees, has resigned from the position. 6-feet, to include a 30-inch-by-6-foot created a dynamic and supportive learning environment roughly 20 miles of hiking, horse and Ms. Downing said when the job was area for sponsors. coupled with an excellent community outreach,” read a press biking trails while the remainder came created it drew a lot of interest so she The intent is for private donors to release about the inspection. “The instructors provided out- from the OHV trails, though the latter doesn’t expect there will be difficulty fund the new signage in exchange for standing leadership in administering the cadet centered cit- typically brings in about 90 percent of replacing the ranger, Timothy Hodges, the promotional value at park entranc- izenship program. The Baker County High School cadets all entry fees. who was hired at the start of 2018. es. performed exceptionally well and took great pride in leading “... When it’s open,” she said, “but it’s In other business last month, RAB The term of the sponsorship remains and accomplishing their unit goals. The Baker County High been closed considerably.” members: unclear, however, though board mem- School Air Force ROTC citizenship program is making a pos- She added that anyone who pur- • Learned county commissioners bers appeared to agree the sponsorship itive impact on the cadets, the school and the community.” chased annual passes for Shoals Park will consider later this month setting a should last no more than two years. The JROTC also finished ninth out of 16 units at the State would get credit for periods when the social media policy for county employ- At six parks in all, the total sought in CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program) Air Rifle Champion- park was closed. ees to follow in communicating coun- sponsorships would be $2370. ship, which was held on December 8 in Jacksonville. Baker Expenditures at the park totaled ty business, programs and fundraising • The county may soon begin County, which was coached by volunteer George Busby, was $30,480 during the same period though online. charging fees for use of the Knabb represented by a senior, sophomore and two freshmen in the there was also more than$66,000 in RAB members have discussed pre- Sports Complex for baseball and soft- competition. unpaid invoices. viously launching a funding campaign ball tournaments to cover janitorial “We are planning to take a few of our cadets to the pre- Ms. Downing said combined that for Giles Samuel Hall Memorial Park services. mier CMP marksmanship camp up in Talledega, Georgia this means 57.5 percent of the park’s near- in Olustee. The privately-owned park While the tournaments are “few and summer,” Lt. Col. Dennison wrote in an email on December ly $168,000 budget has been spent in has been excluded from plans for far between,” said Mr. Barton, the last 21. “ It’s a week long camp that will hone the skills of our ca- the first quarter of the fiscal year alone grant-funded improvements at other one — a three-day charity tournament dets and make them more competitive [sic] for next year.” due to timber harvesting and replanting county-owned parks because, without — took place over a weekend when The camp costs about $300 per cadet, but does not in- that’s taking place now. a long-term lease with the county, the county janitors were not working, lead- clude food, lodging or transportation. Anyone interested in She expects once sold, the timber park is not eligible to benefit from state ing to complaints about malfunctioning being a sponsor can contact Lt. Col. Dennison at tim.denni- will generate about $120,000 in addi- grants. restrooms to county commissioners. [email protected]. tional revenue for the park. That led the county manager to sug- Mr. Barton said it was supposed to In addition to the marksmanship competition, the JROTC RAB member Amber Bishara sug- gest a donation campaign for improve- be a seven-team tournament, but af- made it to the quarterfinals of the StellarXplorers, which is gested that in 2019 the group focus on ments at Giles park, which could be ter Tim Tebow posted on social media a national “space system design competition involving all other aspects of the park since the OHV promoted using social media by RAB about it due to his connection to the aspects of system development and operation with a space- trails have been very popular. members and county staff on behalf of tournament’s namesake, the late Colby craft/payload focus,” according to the competition’s website. “It’s a shame we couldn’t get the ca- the county, which can receive tax-de- Hodges, “there was more people than Baker County’s team was coached by SMSgt Riddle. noe and kayaks [launch] ready because ductible donations. you could shake a stick at ... and we they’d have a lot of water,” added board • Mr. Barton said timber replanting weren’t prepared.” PRESS ADVERTISING DEADLINE IS member Paul Talbert, calling it “an op- Monday at 5:00 pm

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We’re gaining the promise of more inac- the need of more costly fees be off the table, and like fees really matter: sticking to new residents at a pace that’s BAKER tion and partisan bickering to bring the waste manage- it will require a selling job to existing laws on immigra- controllable (we could use on the national scene. ment budgets into line. Ab- the public. tion (it should be difficult more spark in successful- COUNTY Locally, un- sent of more Shoals Park? Who knows to enter this country legally ly landing more job oppor- less the gov- funding, that about Shoals Park, the recre- and very difficult to do so il- tunities); we have a county ernment shut- Impressions arm of gov- ation area given to the coun- legally), actually controlling government that watches down delays ernment will ty that’s too large to main- federal spending and return- expenditures closely and it, the newly Jim McGauley continue to eat tain and too expensive to ing to annual budgeting like largely succeeded in stop- formed Baker into the gen- develop into a first-class fa- the rest of us, shutting down ping the bleeding of reserve County Correctional Man- eral budget, and associated cility with outdoor activities what has always been a funds, and a city govern- agement Corporation, soon costs including collection and as an organized sports witch hunt looking for Rus- ment even more vigilant in to be the new name of Baker equipment and landfill costs venue. Good luck and a gold sian tampering with voting those areas. You can surely Correctional Development will continue to rise. star for those trying to reach machines in 2016 — all the come up with more person- Corporation, should be able The alternative, of course, that goal. stuff we’re sick of hearing al reasons to look forward to to collar a $35 million loan is to raise millage and dedi- With an eye on Washing- about. the new year. refinancing what some of us cate it to waste manage- ton, the new year doesn’t We can always hope. Hope it’s a safe and call the new jail, though it’s ment. Any appetite for that show much promise for an Other than that, 2019 in healthy one for all of us. now nearly a decade old. No use going into the hackneyed drama that has been the BCDC in recent years, but perhaps the an- guish experienced by this small and noble group of volunteers will ease in 2019, along with an anticipated $2 million or so more a year in the nonprofit’s coffers. The challenge going for- ward is how effectively the newly-named nonprofit manages money, retaining surplus funds for what will surely be a plethora of needs over coming years. With skill and a little luck, maybe they will work on paying back the loan early. Best of luck to them. In another county de- partment, 2019 should see much-needed progress in consolidating the fire and rescue departments. This week’s edition contains a rundown of the dozen can- didates who applied for the newly created director of fire and rescue (yours truly has his favorite among them) and long-range work can be- gin on modernizing a critical arm of local government. The county commission, meanwhile, has a public re- You’ll be happier with these 2019 resolutions By the time you read this it will be the fledging If we could just really listen to what the other out to eat with loved ones or go bowling. days of 2019. I am not a fan of New Year’s Eve person is saying instead of waiting for him or Forgive and forget is always a good idea. How or New Year’s resolutions. Although I should be her to take a breath so we can reiterate our own many of the giant weights that we carry on our a fan of New Year’s Eve since it is the anniversa- thoughts or idea, perhaps more would get done if shoulders would be lessened or removed if we ry of my first date with my wife Kelley. But that we did. Marriages as well as work place relation- just practiced this Biblical tenet? It’s easy to hold aside, with every January 1 there are the resolu- ships might go more smoothly if we took the time grievances and old resentments in our hearts, tions: lose weight, save money, to really listen and consider what letting them fester like a cancer. There is a won- pay off debts, lose more weight, the other person is saying before derful release in letting them go, even if the other take up jogging, eat green stuff My Side of expressing our own opinion. party is still angry or envious or petty. like kale and lose weight. I am al- Compromise is not a sign of Laugh — a lot. Laughter is a great tension re- ways destined to break those lofty the Matter weakness but a sign of under- liever. People appreciate those who laugh and resolutions by mid-January. The standing and leadership. Con- make them laugh. Laughter is the best medicine kale is relegated to the trash and ROBERT GERARD gress and our leaders in Wash- and literally is supposed to make one healthier. Russell Stover is once again my ington need to learn the art of Laughter is the universal language. It’s also con- best friend. compromise. I am not sure how it got lost in our tagious. Try smiling at someone you don’t know. Benjamin Franklin wrote this about resolu- capital city or in other places in America but cer- You’ll be surprised how many smiles will come tions: “Resolve to perform what you ought; per- tainly our country was built on the principle of back in return. form without fail what you resolve.” Franklin compromise. Read anything about our Founding Relax and realize it doesn’t all have to be done wrote about the 13 virtues he thought mankind Fathers and our Declaration of Independence right this minute, whatever it is. Sometimes it’s should live by and I re-read them. So I want to and you will see how it took men listening and cleansing to leave work behind and not let it fol- look at 2019 a little differently with resolutions or understanding each other to come to a consensus low you home. Sleep on it, you may have a clear- goals that should last beyond January. for the good of all. It should not be that the loud- er vision in the morning’s light than you would if Be kinder. We could use this especially now est voice wins. you worried all night long or worked into the wee when the world seems so fractured and danger- Life is a contact sport, it is not something to sit hours of the morning. Relax and realize we are ous and our own country so divided. Resolve still and watch happen. It is very tempting, espe- not perfect. to make your corner of the world a little better cially for me, to sit on the couch and watch televi- We’re all in this together, as the Disney song place by smiling more and doing for others. Ap- sion or play video games or even read. Those are says. We may not look alike, sound alike, worship ply the Golden Rule and teach it to our children things I love to do, but I have to remind myself alike, speak the same language; but we all walk and grandchildren. “Do unto others as you would that life happens around us and we have to take the same earth. Let’s take care of it and each other have others do unto you.” Do young people even part — not just be a spectator. There’s a term for and maybe 2019 will be a better year for all of us. know this is a rule? Or by our actions have we this that I use in my speech class. It’s called nar- So here are my few alternate resolutions. We taught them the skewed version: “ Do unto others cotize — to watch instead of do. To watch football may not be able to keep that goal to quit smoking, before they do unto you.” instead of play football. To stare at a screen in- or lose 20 pounds or exercise more, but wouldn’t Listen more — especially before speaking. stead of physically interacting with friends, or go it be great if we could take some of these to heart?

Moving is the best medicine. Keeping active and losing weight are just two of the ways that you can fight osteoarthritis pain. In fact, for every pound you lose, that’s four pounds less pressure on each knee. For information on managing pain, go to fightarthritispain.org.

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comedy ACROSS THEME: AMERICAN AUTHORS 1. ____bat or ____phobe 42. One little piggie? Flashbacks 5. *Old Man’s turf 43. Plunder 45. Bias crime perpetrators BY: PRESS PUBLISHER 8. Old-fashioned “over” 11. Group of countries 47. Pied Piper’s follower JIM MCGAULEY 12. Bayonet action 48. Feed the fire 13. Sailing vessel with two 50. Rare bills masts 52. *Female Nobel winner Looking back at 1989 15. *”Up the Down 55. Olden day calculators Stair____” by Kaufman As Baker County greeted the new year 1989 — 30 years 56. Home-grown healer ago — The Press was on top of an exciting breakthrough! A 16. Philosopher Marx rate study by the Florida Public Service Commission recom- 57. H.S. math class 17. Poetic although mended that tolls be removed on phone calls to the Jackson- 59. Azaria and Aaron ville metro area. 18. *Whaling writer That’s right: Jacksonville calls would revert to toll-free, 60. Known for its cabs 20. Soak some ink and that was big news. Relief came later that year when the 61. Sports award 21. Golf course PSC approved the recommendation. Tolls were also removed 62. ‘re on calls to Columbia County to the west. 22. Hawaiian dish PSC was responding to a petition initiated by Cindy Col- 63. “But I heard him exclaim, lins and endorsed by 375 people wanting to get rid of the 23. *”Slouching Towards ____ he drove out of sight, tolls charged by the former Northeast Florida Telephone that Bethlehem” essayist Merry Christmas to all...” ranged between 11 to 40 cents a minute depending on the 26. Tax break 64. Wander about time of day and length of call. 30. Singer Yoko The state regulators deemed that the locally owned phone company was earning between 14-15 percent rate of return, 31. Bodily fluids DOWN and the PSC later agreed that the tolls could be removed. 34. Three-ply snack 1. *”Dr. Seuss’s ____” That seemed to bring the metro area closer to Baker County, alphabet book 35. Parkinson’s disease drug and was a big break for consumers. 2. Chowder protein • During the February trial of a defendant names Donald 37. Debt acknowledgement Carver, a 20-year old convicted swiftly by a jury of kidnap- 3. “A ____ is a ____ is a 38. Special way of doing ____...” ping his girlfriend, 16, and holding her against her will in a something wooded area north of Macclenny, court was adjourned brief- 4. Plural of ocellus 39. EU money ly when a 16-year-old witness was overcome on the stand. 5. Corn holder The teen witness was Scotty Rhoden. 40. Chevy Chase’s 1985 Now Sheriff Rhoden and several teen acquaintances in- 6. British peers cluding the girlfriend were chased down by the defendant in 7. Having the means 33. *Master of the macabre LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION: north Macclenny. He pointed a pistol at Rhoden’s head and 8. Doctor Octopus’ first 36. *”American Authors” took the victim in a headlock to his vehicle. name genre • The county commission was figuring out what do after numerous citizens, still simmering over the recently passed 9. Not counterfeit 38. Shade of Dockers landfill and fire protection fees, took the full 4-percent dis- 10. Greek R 40. In good shape count on their tax bills, including the fees, because the tax 12. Fit for some jeans 41. Movement disorder bills were mailed late. The more things change ... a recent Press poll asked read- 13. Shish ____ 44. Desert mirage ers if they were confident the recently passed higher fees for 14. *”Invisible Man” author 46. SAT administrator fire protection will benefit property owners next year. The result — 73 percent said no. 19. Actress Davis 48. Type of renewable • With the expected opening of the new Baker County 22. Product of inflammation energy High School in Glen St. Mary set for the fall of 1989, a delega- 23. Dished out 49. Figure of speech tion of school and county officials began the long process of 50. Type of ski lift lobbying the Florida Department of Transportation to four- 24. Empower lane U.S. 90 from Macclenny to Glen St. Mary. 25. Morrison’s “The ____” 51. Do like the moon The lengthy project was finished in November, 1998. 52. Lion’s do • Good news hit the Sanderson area with the announce- 26. “Open and ____” case ment of a $4.5 million expansion of the Wiremil plant (now 27. About to explode 53. Guesstimate phrase Insteel). The project was expected to create up to 30 new 28. Joanna Gaines’ concern 54. Australian palm jobs. 55. Norwegian band • During a ceremony at a county commission meeting 29. Ox connectors in February, Macclenny Army veteran (now the late) Berry 32. Grain grinder 58. Sweaty spot Rhoden was at long last awarded a POW medal by the De- partment of Defense. Mr. Rhoden, a service retiree, had several times petitioned for the honor, insisting he was in North Korean hands three ALCOHOLICS www.bakercountypress.com separate times during that war, and even faked his death by firing squad. 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Photo courtesy of BCMS/Traci Wheeler BCMS December R.O.A.R. kids Congratulations to the following Baker County Middle School students who were selected by their teach- ers as the R.O.A.R. students for the month for December. These students consistently modeled the ex- pectations of Respect, Organization, Attitude and Responsibility. They were treated to a pizza lunch last week and received a gift bag from the school’s PBIS Team. They were sixth graders Emily Barton, Carson Boyles, Chason Davis, Shakira Graham, Brayden Holloway, Veronique Johnson, Luka Soles and Re’yuan- na Williams; seventh graders Kira Bishop, Morgan Register, Emma Richardson and Kierstan Thomas; and eighth graders Brody Griffis, Jolie Harris, Ashton Johnson and Amarion Ruise (not all students pictured). Page 10 The Baker County Press Thursday, January 3, 2019 OBITUARIES ‘Bud’ Barrows of Sanderson dies Vadie Crews, 82, dies December 31 Carol Hodges, retired NEFSH nurse George “Bud” Louis Barrows, 71, Vadie Crews, 82, of Macclenny, Carol Lynne Hodges, 77, of Glen St. passed away on December 21, 2018, in passed away on Monday, December 31, Mary passed away Sunday, December Sanderson. He was born February 15, 2018 at Frank Wells Nursing Home. 30, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Medical Cen- 1947 to parents George and Bernice She was born on July 3, 1936 in Mo- ter Riverside in Jacksonville following Barrows. In 1999, he moved to Sand- niac, Georgia to the late Mr. Robert an extended illness. Mrs. Hodges was erson to escape Wisconsin winters. He and Ruby (Prevatt) Crews. Mrs. Crews born in Winston Salem, North Car- enjoyed working in his yard, playing was a lifelong resident of the area and olina to the late Carl and Edith Stack with his dogs, and was very committed worked for many years as a cabinet Settle, and lived in Jacksonville before to his job at U.S. Security. His family maker. She will be remembered as a moving to Baker County over 50 years and friends will always remember him good, loving momma. She enjoyed ago. She was a registered nurse and as a very hard working man, with a fishing and the outdoors, as she kept worked for over 30 years at Northeast kind and giving heart. a garden, growing collard greens and Florida State Hospital in Macclenny Mr. Barrows is survived by his wife okra. She also liked dancing and cook- before her retirement. Mrs. Hodg- of 53 years, Lynn, also of Sanderson; George Barrows ing. Vadie Crews es was an active member of the First Carol Hodges sister Barbara Fitzpatrick of Union Mrs. Crews is survived by her sons United Methodist Church in Macclen- Grove, WI; daughters Carrie Degroot (Todd) and Bobbie Jack (Elizabeth) McKenny of Glen St. Mary and Leroy Re- ny and loved her church family. She was the leader of the Barrows; grandchildren Shane Trentadue, Meagan Deg- wis; daughter Susan (James Porter) Hodges of Macclenny; adult Sunday school class, a member of the Red Hat Society root, Ashlie Roche and Cassandra Roche, all of Racine, WI. multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was and enjoyed sewing. Mrs. Hodges loved spending time with He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in- preceded in death by her parents. her grandchildren and her church family. law Terry Fitzpatrick. Memorialization will be by cremation. Forbes Funeral She was preceded in death by her parents and son Mi- A celebration of life with a tree burial will be held this Home of Macclenny is in charge of arrangements. chael David Hodges. Mrs. Hodges is survived by her hus- spring in Wisconsin, and all are welcome to attend and cel- band R.C. “Bud” Hodges; daughter Lori Hodges Bell (Paul) ebrate George’s life by planting a tree in his name. Dona- of Glen St. Mary; brother Carl Settles Jr. (Linda) of Stone tions can be sent to your local animal shelter in his name. Paul Grainger, 38, of Glen St. Mary Mountain, GA; sisters Barbara Hamilton (Jim) of Austin, Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Park & Funeral Paul Ray Grainger Jr., 38, of Glen TX and Joyce Hendry (James) of Fair Play, SC; grandchil- Home in Jacksonville was in charge of arrangements. St. Mary, passed away unexpectedly dren Michael Seth Hodges, Bailee Rife (Corey), Michael on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in Lake Blaine Turner and Cassie Grace Turner. City. He was born on May 30, 1980 in A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Hodges will DINKINS NEW Community Full Gospel Atlanta to his loving parents, the late be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 3 at her church, CONGREGATIONAL Paul Grainger Sr. and Susan (Hinkle) in Macclenny, Florida with Rev. Don Thompson officiating, Grainger. Paul was a mechanic for assisted by Rev. Albert Starling. Interment will be in Mace- METHODIST CHURCH Church Precision Mobile Mechanic in Glen St. donia Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home in Macclenny is in CR 127 N. of Sanderson 12664 Mud Lake Rd. Mary, and had been a resident of Baker charge of arrangements. Sunday School 10:00 am County the last 12 years, moving here Sunday School 10:00 am from Jacksonville. When not working, Sunday Morning Service 11:00 am Sunday Morning 11:00 am Paul could be found outdoors. Wheth- Melissa Kay Suggs, 52, of Jacksonville Sunday Night Service 6:00 pm Sunday Evening 6:00 pm er it was hunting, fishing or just riding Melissa Kay Suggs, 52, of Jacksonville passed away Sat- Wed. Night Service 7:00 pm Tuesday Evening 7:00 pm around in the woods, he loved it all. He Paul Grainger Jr. urday, December 29, 2018 in Orange Park. A lifelong Jack- Pastor Bro. Timothy Alford also loved visiting Ocean Pond, where sonville resident, she was born on August 31, 1966 to Paul Pastor Tommy Richardson || 904-275-2949 he enjoyed tubing and boating. Most important of all, Paul W. Suggs and the late Elizabeth Brady Suggs. The most was a loving and dedicated father to his daughter Haley. important part of Melissa’s life was taking care of her son Other than his daughter and mother of Glen St. Mary, Johnathan. She also loved spending time with family and Mr. Grainger is survived by brother Timothy Grantham of friends. In her free time, she enjoyed Florida Gator sports. Isaiah 43:19 Glen St. Mary; sisters Virginia (Mark) Kane of Middleburg, Other than her sons Johnathan Levister of Jackson- Kimberly Grainger and Sandra Grantham, both of Glen St. ville and Daniel Levister of Ohio, Mrs. Suggs is survived Mary; multiple other family members and friends. by daughter Nicole Suggs of Jacksonville; her father of St. A celebration of Paul Jr.’s life will be held at a later date. George, GA; brothers Donald (Dawn) Suggs of Waynes- Memorialization will be by cremation. Forbes Funeral boro, MS and Richard (Kay) Suggs of Anniston, AL; sister Home of Macclenny is in charge of arrangements. Debbie (John) Ferlisi of Jacksonville; numerous grandchil- dren and one great-grandchild. Melissa was also preceded in death brothers Timothy Suggs and Ronald Suggs. A celebration of Melissa’s life was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 3 at Macedonia Cemetery, Macclenny, with Rev. Jeff Crawley officiating. 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A, R&R, Inc. S.A.L. RAILROAD (NOW THE CSX IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOLLOWS: 11837 N SR 121 RAILROAD) AND THE WEST LINE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Macclenny, FL 32063 OF CYPRESS STREET, (A 50’ WIDE IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR POINT OF REFERENCE COM- RIGHT OF WAY), IN THE TOWN OF GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION MENCE AT THE INTERSECTION The following vehicles will be sold at public SANDERSON, FLORIDA, THEN RUN CASE NO. 18000062CAMXAX OF SECTIONS 17, 18, 19 AND 20; LEGAL auction on February 1, 2019 at 10:00 am at NORTH ON THE WEST SIDE OF THENCE N 00°10’10” W, ALONG A, R&R, Inc. 11837 N SR 121, Macclenny, FL CYPRESS STREET 342.69 FEET TO NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPI- THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 17, 32063: THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ON MORTGAGE COMPANY, A DISTANCE OF 760.83 FEET TO A CONTINUE NORTH, A DISTANCE Plaintiff, POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF A 60 2015 Kia Forte OF 134.31 FEET TO THE NORTH FOOT INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILI- NOTICES VIN# KNAFK4A64F5264068 LINE OF DEED BOOK 25, PAGE vs. TY EASEMENT; THENCE DEPARTING 1/3c 85 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, SAID SECTION LINE N 88°23’30” OF BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA; DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, E, ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE INVITATION TO BID IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THENCE S 89°59’37” W ALONG OF SAID 60 FOOT EASEMENT A EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS SAID NORTH LINE A DISTANCE OF WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE DISTANCE OF 192.26 FEET TO A IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA The Baker County Board of County Commis- IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA 100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH, A OF EDWARD S FOX JR A/K/A EDWARD S FOX, POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CIVIL ACTION sioners is requesting proposals for the clean- GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION DISTANCE OF 29.00 FEET TO THE DECEASED, et al. CONCAVE SOUTHERLY AND HAVING CASE NO.: 02-2018-CA-000037 ing and the exterior painting of six fire stations CASE NO: 2018CA000072 NORTH LINE OF ORB 352, PAGE Defendant(s). A RADIUS OF 470.00 FEET; THENCE throughout the County. The scope or work 54 OF SAID OFFICIAL RECORDS; ALONG AND AROUND SAID CURVE, FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF FLORIDA, ______/ WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. shall include but is not limited to thoroughly THENCE S 89°59’37” W, ALONG THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF Plaintiff, cleaning the exterior of the six metal buildings Plaintiff, SAID NORTH LINE A DISTANCE OF NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 41°01’17”, AN ARC DISTANCE by removing all dirt, dust, rust stains, and ac- vs. vs. 5.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH ALONG OF 336.50 FEET, SAID ARC BEING cumulated debris and painting of all existing THE WEST LINE OF SAID LANDS A NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a SUBTENDED BY A CHORD BEARING exterior surfaces including columns, pipes, etc. JAMES RANDALL LONG, et al, DAVID E. CARLSON; et al. DISTANCE OF 105.06 FEET; THENCE Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated Novem- AND DISTANCE OF S 71°05’51” E, Defendant(s). Defendant(s). N 89°51’55” E, A DISTANCE OF ber 15, 2018, and entered in 18000062CAMX- 329.36 FEET TO A POINT OF RE- This is a turn-key project. ______/ ______/ 105.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BE- AX of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial VERSE CURVATURE AND THE POINT GINNING, ALL IN THE SE ¼ OF THE Circuit in and for Baker County, Florida, where- OF BEGINNING; SAID CURVE BEING NOTICE OF ACTION A non- mandatory pre-bid meeting will NOTICE OF SALE NE ¼ OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP in NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAM- CONCAVE NORTHERLY AND HAVING be held at County Administration office 3 SOUTH, RANGE 20 EAST, BAKER A RADIUS OF 230.00 FEET; THENCE rd PION MORTGAGE COMPANY is the Plaintiff TO: JAMES RANDALL LONG located at 55 N. 3 Street, Macclenny FL NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with COUNTY, FLORIDA. and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, ALONG AND AROUND SAID CURVE, LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 6539 State Road 121 32063 on Monday, January 14, 2019 @ the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF December 10, 2018 in the above-styled cause, S., Macclenny, FL 32063 10:00 AM. Bidders will conduct site visits ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS 72°36’21”, AN ARC DISTANCE I will sell to the highest and best bidder for CURRENT ADDRESS: Unknown on their own to the fire stations. BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF 291.59 FEET, SAID ARC BEING cash on March 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., at the OF EDWARD S FOX JR A/K/A EDWARD S FOX, SUBTENDED BY A CHORD BEARING front steps of the Baker County Courthouse, ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING Bid will be received until 3:00 p.m., January NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: RICHARD W. DECEASED; LUCILLE GODWIN FOX; UNITED AND DISTANCE OF 86°54’23” E, 339 E. Macclenny Ave., Macclenny, FL 32063. BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE 17, 2019 in the Office of the County Manager, POWLESS AND REGINA K. POWLESS. STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF SECRE- 272.45 FEET TO A POINT OF TAN- HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) Baker County Board of Commissioners, 55 N. GENCY; THENCE N 56°46’26” E, A rd TARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, 3 Street, Macclenny FL 32063. Bid MUST PARCEL 1: Unless such certificate or certificates shall are the Defendant(s). Stacie D. Harvey as the DISTANCE OF 165.89 FEET TO A WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY have the respondent’s name and mailing be redeemed according to law, the property Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, address clearly shown on the outside of A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTH- described herein will be sold to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Front Lobby 339 CONCAVE SOUTHERLY AND HAVING DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS. the envelope or package when submitted. WEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST bidder at the front door of the Baker County East MacClenny Ave., MacClenny, FL 32063, at A RADIUS OF 470.00 FEET; THENCE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: Unknown Submit two (2) copies of your bid in a sealed 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 2 Courthouse, Macclenny, Florida on THURSDAY, 11:00 AM, on January 24, 2019, the following ALONG AND AROUND SAID CURVE, CURRENT ADDRESS: Unknown envelope or similar package marked “BID – SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST, IN BAK- FEBRUARY 28, 2019 AT 11:00 AM. described property as set forth in said Final THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF PAINTING FIRE STATIONS” on the front of the ER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BEING Judgment, to wit: 16°23’27”, AN ARC DISTANCE envelope. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to fore- Dated this 13th day of December, 2018 OF 134.45 FEET, SAID ARC BEING close a mortgage on the following property in AS FOLLOWS: A PORTION OF SECTION 33, TOWN- SUBTENDED BY A CHORD BEARING Baker County, Florida: Bids will be opened and respondents an- STACIE D. HARVEY SHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, AND DISTANCE OF N 64°55’10” E, nounced at 3:00 P.M. local time, or as soon BEGIN AT THE NORTHWEST COR- CLERK OF COURT BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA AND 134.00 FEET TO A POINT OF TAN- LOT FIVE (5), GADSDEN HEIGHTS, thereafter as practical, on January 17, 2019, in NER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DE- GENCY; THENCE N 73°09’53” E, A PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 2, EXCEPTING the Baker County Administrative offices, 55 N. THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SEC- SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; DISTANCE OF 344.58 FEET; THENCE rd TION 12, AND RUN THENCE SOUTH THEREFROM THE NORTH 30 FEET 3 Street, Macclenny FL 32063. The bid open- By: Julie B. Combs S 16°50’07”E, DEPARTING SAID 0°25’12” WEST, ALONG THE WEST- OF THE WEST 189.90 FEET OF LOT ing is open to the public. Deputy Clerk COMMENCE AT THE INTERSEC- SOUTHERLY LINE OF A 60 FOOT FIVE (5), KNOWN AND BEING MORE ERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID NORTH- UTILITY EASEMENT, A DISTANCE 12/20-1/10c TION OF THE CENTERLINE OF EAST PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS Bid information may be obtained on-line at EAST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 308.83 BOULEVARD, A 100 FOOT RIGHT OF 357.04 FEET TO A POINT ON FOLLOWS: http://www.bakercountyfl.org/purchasing FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°34’48” IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE OF WAY, WITH THE SOUTH LINE THE CENTERLINE OF A 100’ POW- EAST, A DISTANCE OF 187.5 FEET; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF STATE ROAD NO. 10, A 66 FOOT ER LINE EASEMENT; THENCE S COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST The County reserves the right, in its sole and THENCE NORTH 0°25’12” EAST, A IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA RIGHT OF WAY, AND THENCE RUN 61°33’08” W, ALONG SAID CEN- CORNER OF SECTION 19, TOWN- absolute discretion, to reject any or all Bids, DISTANCE OF 311.51 FEET, MORE CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION N 89º 26’ 47” E ALONG THE SAID TERLINE, A DISTANCE OF 1112.62 SHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, to cancel or withdraw this solicitation at any OR LESS, TO A POINT ON THE CASE NO.: 18000074CAMXAX SOUTH LINE DISTANCE OF 1068.14 FEET; THENCE N 01°08’56” E, A AND RUN SOUTH 88 DEGREES 25 time and waive any irregularities in the Solici- NORTHERLY LINE OF THE SOUTH- FEET; THENCE RUN N 0º 01’ 00” E, DISTANCE OF 639.19 FEET TO THE MINUTES EAST, ALONG THE NORTH tation process. The County reserves the right to WEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST FRIER FINANCE, INC. NOW CROSSING SAID ROAD NO. POINT OF BEGINNING. LINE OF AFORESAID SECTION 19, award any contract to the respondent which it 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 12; THENCE Plaintiff(s), 10, A DISTANCE OF 66.00 FEET TO TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY deems to offer the best overall service; there- SOUTH 89°36’ WEST, ALONG SAID THE NORTH LINE OF SAID ROAD; TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLU- LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 121 fore, the County is not bound to award any NORTHERLY LINE, A DISTANCE OF vs. THENCE CONTINUE N 0º 01’ 00” E, SIVE PERPETUAL EASEMENT FOR (ROAD FROM MACCLENNY TO RAI- contract(s) based on the lowest quoted price. 187.5 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE DAVID RAYMOND FRAZIER AKA DAVID R. FRA- A DISTANCE 102.46 FEET (ACTU- INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES FORD); THENCE RUN SOUTH 29 DE- The County, in its sole and absolute discretion, POINT OF BEGINNING. AL) 104.8 FEET (RECORD) TO THE OVER AND ACROSS A STRIP OF GREES 25 MINUTES WEST ALONG also reserves the right to waive any minor de- ZIER; ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC; KELLY JO BOLENA-FRAZIER; POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE LAND 30 FEET IN WIDTH LYING AFORESAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF fects in the process and to accept the proposal TOGETHER WITH: RUN N 00º 01’ 00” E A DISTANCE ADJACENT TO AND SOUTHERLY OF WAY LINE FOR 863 FEET TO THE deemed to be in the County’s best interest. No Defendant(s). ______/ OF 207.20 FEET; THENCE RUN N 89º A LINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE faxed Proposals will be accepted. A PERPETUAL EASEMENT AND 32’ 36” E A DISTANCE OF 105.00 COMMENCE AT THE NW CORNER SOUTH 60 DEGREES 35 MINUTES RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE PURPOSE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE FEET; THENCE RUN S 00º 01’ 00” OF THE NE ¼ OF THE NW ¼ OF EAST FOR 189.90 FEET; THENCE Additional information may be obtained from: OF INGRESS AND EGRESS IN, UPON W A DISTANCE OF 207.20 FEET; SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, NORTH 29 DEGREES 25 MINUTES Baker County Board of AND THROUGH THE FOLLOWING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant THENCE RUN S 89º 32’ 36” W, A RANGE 21 EAST, BAKER COUNTY, EAST FOR 30 FEET; THENCE SOUTH County Commissioners DESCRIBED LAND IN BAKER COUN- FLORIDA, THENCE S 89°49’43” E, rd to Plaintiff’s Final Judgment of Foreclosure en- DISTANCE OF 105.00 FEET TO THE 60 DEGREES 35 MINUTES EAST 55 N. 3 St. TY, FLORIDA: POINT OF BEGINNING. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID FOR 210.10 FEET; THENCE SOUTH Macclenny, FL 32063 A PART OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP tered on December 5, 2018, in the above-cap- tioned action, the Clerk of Court will sell to the NE ¼ OF THE NW 1/4, A DISTANCE 29 DEGREES 25 MINUTES WEST (904) 259-3613 2 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST, BAKER PROPERTY ADDRESS: 71 DUGGER OF 1322.76 FEET TO THE NW COR- FOR 200 FEET; THENCE NORTH 60 Website: COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BEING highest and best bidder for cash at the front door of the Baker County Courthouse, 339 ST, MACCLENNY, FL 32063 NER OF THE NW ¼ OF THE NE ¼ DEGREES 35 MINUTES WEST FOR http://www.bakercountyfl.org/purchasing MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED OF SAID SECTION 17; THENCE S 400 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST- AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT East MacClenny Avenue, MacClenny, Florida 12/27-1/3c 32063 in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Any person claiming an interest in the sur- 89°50’46” E, ALONG THE NORTH ERLY COMER OF LOT FIVE (5) ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE plus from the sale, if any, other than the prop- LINE OF SAID NW ¼ OF THE NE ¼ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Statutes on the 21st day of February, 2019 at THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTH- erty owner as of the date of the lis pendens A DISTANCE OF 1324.44 FEET TO A OF STATE ROAD NO. 121, THENCE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWN- 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclo- must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. CONCRETE MONUMENT MARKING NORTH 29 DEGREES 25 MINUTES IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA SHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST, THE NE CORNER OF SAID NW ¼ GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION sure or order, to wit:: EAST ALONG THE EASTERLY RIGHT BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND Dated this 21st day of December, 2018. OF THE NE ¼ AND BEING ON THE OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. CASE NO: 2018CA000073 THENCE RUN NORTH 89°36’00” BOUNDARY SURVEY A PORTION WEST LINE OF “RIDGE ESTATES” A 121 FOR 170 FEET TO THE POINT OF EAST, A DISTANCE OF 187.5 FEET Stacie D. Harvey SUBDIVISION AS PER PLAT THERE- FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF FLORIDA, OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF BEGINNING. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF As Clerk of the Court OF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A/K/A 6539 SR 121 S, MACCLENNY, Plaintiff, SAID EASEMENT; THENCE CONTIN- SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST, BAKER COUNTY, 3, PAGE 14, OF THE PUBLIC RE- FL 32063 UE NORTH 89°36’00” EAST, A DIS- By: Tina Carrington CORDS OF BAKER COUNTY, FLORI- vs. TANCE OF 187.5 FEET TO THE WEST FLORIDA AND BEING MORE PAR- TICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOL- As Deputy Clerk DA; THENCE S 00°17’56” E, ALONG has been filed against you and you are re- JOELL L. RODRIGUEZ; et al. LINE OF A COUNTY GRADED ROAD THE WEST LINE OF SAID “RIDGE quired to serve a copy of your written defenses AND THE TERMINUS OF THE SAID LOWS: COMMENCE AT THE POINT Defendant(s). OF INTERSECTION OF THE EAST Robertson, Anschutz & Schneid, P.L. ESTATES”, 1738.30 FEET TO A within 30 days after the first publication, if any, ______/ EASEMENT. THE EASEMENT RUNS 6409 Congress Avenue, Suite 100, Boca CONCRETE MONUMENT; THENCE on Albertelli Law, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose ALONG AND 30 FEET SOUTH OF THE LINE OF IVEY HODGES ROAD, A COUNTY MAINTAINED GRADED Raton, FL 33487 CONTINUE S 00°17’56” E, STILL address is P.O. Box 23028, Tampa, FL 33623, NOTICE OF SALE AFOREMENTIONED LINE. Telephone: 561-241-6901 ALONG SAID WEST LINE, 653.73 and file the original with this Court either be- ROAD, WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SE 1/4 Fax: 561-997-6909 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT; fore January 21, 2019 service on Plaintiff’s NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with PARCEL 2: THENCE CONTINUE S 00°17’56” AND THENCE RUN ALONG SAID 1/3-1/10c attorney, or immediately thereafter; otherwise, the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on E, STILL ALONG SAID WEST LINE, a default will be entered against you for the A PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF EAST LINE NORTH 00 DEGREES December 10, 2018 in the above-styled cause, 37 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST A Higginbotham’s Towing & Recovery Inc. 916.86 FEET TO A CONCRETE MON- relief demanded in the Complaint or petition. I will sell to the highest and best bidder for THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7611 West Mt. Vernon St. UMENT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT- 12, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE DISTANCE OF 528.00 FEET TO THE cash on February 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN Glen St. Mary, FL 32040 OF-WAY LINE OF A 100 FOOT WIDE This notice shall be published once a at the front steps of the Baker County Court- 21 EAST, BAKER COUNTY FLORIDA, ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE week for two consecutive weeks in the Baker AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY NORTH 88 DEGREES 04 MINUTES The following vehicle will be sold at public house, 339 E. Macclenny Ave., Macclenny, FL 30 SECONDS WEST, NOW ENTER- EASEMENT; THENCE CONTINUE County Press. 32063. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: auction on January 18, 2019 at 10:00 am at S 00°17’56” E, 56.71 FEET TO A BEGIN AT THE SOUTHWEST COR- ING THE SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY, A Higginbotham’s Towing & Recovery 7611 West DISTANCE OF 16.50 FEET; THENCE CONCRETE MONUMENT ON THE WITNESS my hand and the seal of this LOT 52, FOX RIDGE ESTATES, NER OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF Mt. Vernon St., Glen St. Mary, FL 32040: CENTERLINE OF SAID ELECTRIC court on this 20th day of December, 2018. THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SEC- RUN NORTH 00 DEGREES 37 MIN- PHASE THREE, ACCORDING TO UTES 20 SECONDS WEST ALONG 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer TRANSMISSION LINE EASEMENT; THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED TION 12, AND THENCE RUN NORTH THENCE S 61°33’08” W, ALONG Clerk of the Circuit Court 0°04’12” EAST ALONG THE WEST THE WEST LINE OF SUBJECT VIN# JA3AJ26E65U034183 IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGES 77-78, OF PROPERTY, WHICH IS COMMON SAID CENTERLINE, 1506.85 FEET THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BAKER LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4 OF 1/3c TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT AND By: Tina Carrington THE NORTHEAST 1/4, A DISTANCE TO THE ABANDONED EAST RIGHT- COUNTY, FLORIDA. AND ALSO: BE- OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID Deputy Clerk GIN AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 32.82 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE LINE; THENCE S 61°33’08” W, Albertelli Law OF ODIS YARBOROUGH ROAD, A 60 132.00 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH OF LOT 51 OF “FOX RIDGE ESTATES, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, A DIS- P.O. Box 23028 FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY; THENCE RUN 88 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 30 SEC- PHASE THREE” A SUBDIVISION AC- EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT TANCE OF 3006.52 FEET TO THE Tampa, FL 33623 NORTH 87°28’34” EAST ALONG ONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 16.50 CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FEET TO THE EAST LINE; THENCE IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. POINT OF TERMINATION OF SAID CB- 18-010266 RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAG- SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF LINE. 187.95 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH CONTINUE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 04 CIVIL DIVISION 12/27-1/3c ES 77 AND 78 OF THE PUBLIC RE- MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, NOW CASE NO. 18000071CAMXAX CORDS OF BAKER COUNTY, FLOR- 0°07’48” WEST, NOW DEPARTING TOGETHER WITH 1998 SHORLINE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FROM THE SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY, DEPARTING THE SAID RIGHT-OF- IDA, AND THENCE S 01°22’06” W, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TRAILER MOBILE HOME WITH VIN EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT A DISTANCE OF 37.32 FEET TO WAY, A DISTANCE OF 313.50 FEET; ALONG THE MONUMENTED WEST TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE # 6H630145KA, TITLE # 73759541, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTH- THENCE RUN SOUTH 00 DEGREES LINE OF SAID LOT 51, A DISTANCE TRUST, VIN # 6H630145KB, TITLE # GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION WEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4; 37 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST OF 54.63 FEET TO A 5/8” IRON ROD, Plaintiff, 73759542 AND VIN # 6H630145KC, CASE NO: 2018CA000060 THENCE RUN SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 132.00 FEET; LS 4708; THENCE S 52°27’10” E, THENCE RUN NORTH 88 DEGREES TITLE # 73759543. 88°50’49” WEST ALONG SAID vs. 116.23 FEET TO A 5/8” IRON ROD, 04 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST A FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF FLORIDA, LB 6685, MARKING THE NE COR- SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN DISTANCE OF 313.50 FEET TO THE MISTI M. HODGES A/K/A MISTI MICHELLE Plaintiff, NER OF SAID LOT 51; THENCE N 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, A THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER POINT OF BEGINNING. HODGES N/K/A MISTI MICHELLE GRIFFIS; 35°54’44” W, ALONG THE NORTH- DISTANCE OF 187.76 FEET (ACTU- THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE vs. THOMAS ABE HODGES A/K/A THOMAS EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 51, A AL) 187.50 FEET (RECORD) TO THE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN HODGES; COUNTY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; JAMES H. DUNCAN, JR. A/K/A JAMES HENRY DISTANCE OF 154.88 FEET TO THE MOBILE HOME LOCATED THEREON, WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. DUNCAN, JR.; et al. POINT OF BEGINNING. UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT 2006, FLEETWOOD 4603F, 28X60 NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING Defendant(s). PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7022 ODIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH MOBILE HOME SERIAL NUMBER(S): INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST ______/ PROPERTY ADDRESS: 941 RED FOX YARBOROUGH RD, GLEN SAINT DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, PERSONS NEED- GAFL534A78716FE21, GAFL534B- A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR WAY, MACCLENNY FL 32063 MARY, FL 32040 ING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICI- 78716FE21: HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, NOTICE OF SALE PATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE CLERK OF THE COURT NOT LATER THAN PROPERTY ADDRESS: 8217 IVEY DESCRIBED, NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER FIVE BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE PROCEED- HODGES ROAD, MACCLENNY, FL Defendant(s). the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE ING AT THE BAKER COUNTY COURTHOUSE. 32063 ______/ on December 10, 2018 in the above-styled OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM TELEPHONE 904-259-3121 OR 1-800-955- WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Any person claiming an interest in the 8770 VIA FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE. for cash on February 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., NOTICE OF SALE Dated: December 19, 2018. surplus from the sale, if any, other than the PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 at the front steps of the Baker County Court- Dated: December 19, 2018. property owner as of the date of the lis pen- DATED at MacClenny, Florida, on Decem- house, 339 E. Macclenny Ave., Macclenny, FL ber 14, 2018. dens, must file a claim within sixty (60) days NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to 32063. Stacie D. Harvey Stacie D. Harvey, Clerk after the sale. Summary Final Judgment of foreclosure dat- Clerk of the Circuit Court Clerk of the Circuit Court Stacie D. Harvey ed December 6, 2018, and entered in Case LOT 12, FOX RIDGE ESTATES, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Clerk of the Circuit Court PHASE ONE, ACCORDING TO THE By: Tina Carrington By: Tina Carrington No. 18000071CAMXAX of the Circuit Court in As Deputy Clerk If you are a person with a disability who needs and for Baker County, Florida, wherein U.S. PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT As Deputy Clerk any accommodation in order to participate in By: Tina Carrington BOOK 3, PAGE(S) 39, 40, AND 41, OF Michelle A. Deleon, Esquire BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL As Deputy Clerk Michelle A. Deleon, Esquire this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TI- THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BAKER Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. to you, to the provision of certain assistance. COUNTY, FLORIDA. 255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 900 Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. TLE TRUST is Plaintiff and MISTI M. HODGES SHD Legal Group P.A. 255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 900 Please contact the ADA coordinator at (352) A/K/A MISTI MICHELLE HODGES N/K/A MISTI Orlando, FL 32801 337-6237, at least 7 days before your sched- PO BOX 19519 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 773 FOX RUN Orlando, FL 32801 MICHELLE GRIFFIS; THOMAS ABE HODGES Fort Lauderdale, FL 33318 12/27-1/3c uled court appearance. If you are hearing or A/K/A THOMAS HODGES; COUNTY FEDERAL CIRCLE, MACCLENNY, FL 32063 12/27-1/3c voice impaired, please call 711. If you are deaf Telephone: (954) 564-0071 NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW CREDIT UNION; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; or hard of hearing and require an asl interpret- Service e-mail: PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN er or an assisted listening device to participate [email protected] THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER FLORIDA STATUTES 2018-TD-007 PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, in a proceeding, please contact court interpret- UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT 12/27-1/3c THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE ing at [email protected]. OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PHILLIP TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO signed, desiring to engage in business under JEFFERSON, the holder of the following certif- HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Dated December 19, 2018. the fictitious name of FDH WELDING located icate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, are Defen-

at 6102 HARRY REWIS ROAD, in the county be issued thereon. The certificate number and dants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder Dated: December 19, 2018. Stacie D. Harvey of BAKER, in the city of MACCLENNY, Florida year of issuance, the description of the prop- for cash at the Front Door of the Baker Coun- Clerk of the Circuit Court 32063 intends to register the said name with erty and the names in which it was assessed ty Courthouse, 339 East Macclenny Avenue, Stacie D. Harvey, By: the Division of Corporations of the Florida De- are as follows: Macclenny, FL 32063, Between 11:00 am and Clerk of the Circuit Court Tina Carrington By: Tina Carrington partment of State, Tallahassee, Florida. 2:00 pm, on February 21, 2019 , the following CERTIFICATE NO: 277 As Deputy Clerk described property as set forth in said Order or As Deputy Clerk Padgett Law Group Dated at Macclenny, Florida, this 30th day YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2015 Final Judgment, to-wit: Michelle A. Deleon, Esquire 6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 203 Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. of October, 2018. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Tallahassee, FL 32312 PART OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 900 [email protected] Orlando, FL 32801 Franklin Delanor Harvey, Jr., Owner 3 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST, BAKER COMMENCE AT THE INTERSEC- 12/27-1/3c COUNTY FLORIDA, BEING MORE 1/3p 12/27-1/3c TION OF THE CENTERLINE OF THE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS Page 12 The Baker County Press Thursday, January 3, 2019 The Baker County Press DEADLINES

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Qualifi ed candidates should email their resume to [email protected] or call us directly at (904) 245-7550 and reference this ad. Thursday, January 3, 2019 The Baker County Press Page 13 Wrestlers split matches BCHS to host district duals JON SHUMAKE lee (3:13). Dialo won by pin to place in it. ... Being home is SPORTS EDITOR against Stanton (4:15), West- an advantage for us so we’re [email protected] side (1:31), Yulee (3:59) and looking forward to that.” West Nassau (2:52). Yulee Duals scores and re- The BCHS Wildcat wres- “[Dialo] was really im- sults were courtesy of www. tling team ended the first pressive. The week before he northeastfloridamatmen. day of the Yulee Duals in didn’t win a single match,” wordpress.com. first place, but injuries and coach McCullough said. “... sickness caught up with the He gets here his second week squad on the second day, of wrestling and goes unde- head coach Tucker Mc- feated.” Cullough said. Dialo was one of two Cats Baker County went 4-2 in to win against West Nassau Pool A competition before along with Davon Woolf in losing both of its post-pool the 195 division, who won via contests at the Yulee Duals, pin in 36 seconds. Woolf also which were held December pinned his Brantley County 21-22. The Cats opened the opponent in 1:14. 14-team competition with Aaron Norman in the 120 wins over Fernandina Beach and David Jackson in the 126 (48-21), Brantley County both won three times via pin. (48-30), Stanton (42-36) and Norman’s all came in the first Wewahitchka (54-6). round in 14 seconds against But the missing wrestlers Stanton and 44 seconds on the second day automat- against both Wewahitch- ically gave the competition ka and Westside. Jackson’s a 24-point advantage due to pins occurred in 1:00 against forfeits, and the hole was too Brantley County, 3:19 against large of a gap for the wrestlers Stanton and 2:26 against to overcome. The squad fell to Wewahitchka. Westside 54-15 and Yulee 57- Mitchell Doyle also win 18 in pool competition before via fall in 39 seconds against losing 42-12 to West Nassau Fernandina Beach and 1:36 and 66-12 to Pierce County. against Westside in the 220 “We had trouble winning division. from that point on because The Cats are scheduled to we didn’t have people to go return to the mats on January tit for tat with them,” coach 8 when Baker County hosts McCullough said. “... We did the District 3-1A duals meet. just fine with the guys that The meet begins at 4 p.m. were there. ... We had a lot of and the finals are scheduled good matches that day. That for 6 p.m. 24-point deficit was rough.” Coach McCullough said All of Baker County’s vic- the district duals will give tories came via forfeit or pin, the program a barometer of and six Cats recorded multi- where it sits in the district, ple fall wins. Toby Kinghorn which features Bishop Sny- in the 170-pound division der, Clay, Fernandina Beach, and Marcus Dialo in the 152 Raines, West Nassau, West- both recorded four pin victo- side and Yulee. ries to lead the team. “I just want them to come Kinghorn’s pins came and compete. We’re a fair- against Fernandina Beach ly young team this year and (5 minutes, 25 seconds), we’re inexperienced, but we Brantley County (1:50), Stan- can certainly hold our own,” ton (20 seconds) and Yu- he said. “... We have a chance

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Then Oakleaf’s free-throw shooting sealed its third-place finish. a victory Oakleaf made 19 of 33 foul shots in the game, including JON SHUMAKE 10 of 18 in the fourth quarter. SPORTS EDITOR Quintez Johnson scored 11 [email protected] points in the game and shot 7-for-10 at the free-throw line The BCHS Wildcats had in the fourth quarter. a chance to play in the First Baker County made just 5 Coast Classic’s championship of 15 free throws and three of game. the made shots came in the fi- Instead, the team was nal quarter. forced to settle for fourth Markel Allum and Chantz place for the second straight Williams both scored 12 year. points for Oakleaf, which led After winning their open- by as many as seven points ing game over Fort White, the in the first half before Baker Cats lost to Hamilton County County tied the score in the and Oakleaf on the final two second quarter. nights of the eight-team tour- Peyton Combs scored nament. Baker County led nine points, including a sec- in the fourth quarter against ond-chance shot late in the Hamilton County in the tour- first half that tied the score at nament’s second game, and 22-all. Johnson’s jumper in was within one possession of the final minute of the second Oakleaf until midway through quarter gave the Knights the the third quarter of the third- lead for good. place contest. Ambrose scored a team- Oakleaf’s Kenny Thomas high 14 points. scored 17 points on December Baker County (3-9) 29, and led the Knights 55- couldn’t keep pace in a back- 46 over Baker County in the and-forth fourth quarter on third-place game. He scored December 28 and fell 67-58 11 points after halftime, in- to Hamilton County, which cluding six in the fourth quar- eventually finished as tourna- ter on a pair of and-one plays ment runner-up to Georgia’s Chris Smith soars under the basket for a layup attempt. to help Oakleaf pull away. Washington County. Wash- The Cats were held without ington County is coached by ing in the game. coach Marcel Thomas. a field goal for nearly seven BCHS alumni Carlos Hope. Nicolas McClain, who “Exciting in a sense, man,” minutes in the third quarter Hamilton County’s Joseph scored 15 points, sparked he said the day after the game. after Peyton Combs’ 3-point- Stockton scored a game-high Hamilton County’s “We needed to get one at er cut Oakleaf’s lead to two 33 points. He scored 16 points game-ending run with a go- home.” points about 30 seconds into in the fourth quarter, nine of ahead layup with 2:21 left. But the team almost let it the half. The Knights opened which came during his team’s The Trojans went on a get away. an 11-point lead during Baker 11-1 run that ended the game. 9-0 run between the third Baker County led by as County’s field-goal drought, Ambrose and Graham and fourth quarters to gain many as 16 points in the third which ended with Chris both scored 12 points. Gra- a 48-45 advantage early in quarter, but Fort White twice Smith’s layup with 34 seconds ham made a team-high four the fourth quarter, which cut the deficit to four points in left in the quarter. 3-pointers, the final of which was their first lead since the the fourth period. The Knights led by at least came on a second-chance op- opening period. Jacob Carver Myles McClain (16 points) two possessions for the entire portunity and gave the Cats a scored all nine of his points in scored 10 points during a 12-0 57-56 lead with 2:39 remain- fourth quarter, which grew the fourth quarter to keep the run between the late third and Purchase photos at www.bakercountypress.com Photos by Jud Johnson Cats within two possessions, early fourth quarters. Seven Caleb Hayden leaps for the shot. and his 3-pointer set up Gra- points came off turnovers, in- with 42 seconds left, and then the half. Combs scored eight ham’s 3-point shot that brief- cluding a layup off a steal that sank two free throws with 19 of his 10 points during the ly gave the team the lead. closed the gap to 42-38 with seconds left to seal the victory. run, including six off layups. Baker County led by as 6:28 remaining. “We let them fight back in The Cats outscored Fort many as nine points in the Camron Brown, who the game, but it was actually White 28-6 in the paint second quarter before Ham- scored a game-high 23, once good for us to go through be- through the first three quar- ilton County tied the score at again brought the Indians ing pressed at the end of the ters, which helped them open 30-all in the final minute of within four points with an game and still being able to the double-digit lead. the half. Caleb Hayden and and-one put back with 1:42 pull it out. That was good,” “That’s just something we Combs both made late layups left to play. coach Thomas said. “Hit work on through our offense,” to help the Cats carry a four- But the Cats had an answer some key free throws at the coach Thomas said. “Honest- point lead into halftime. both times Fort White threat- end to seal the game.” ly, I try to give these guys op- ened. Cats hold on to win opener Hayden (six points) also tions through the offense so Farmer scored four of his gave Baker County the lead a lot of times what’s open is The Cats opened the First team-high 13 points directly for good in the second quarter what they go to. A lot of times Coast Classic on December after McClain’s layup, which with a layup midway through the guys down low are open. 27 with a 52-46 win over Fort reopened an eight-point ad- the period, which came ... When they can finish we’re Trey Murry is fouled by the Fort White player. White, which marked their vantage. Hayden also blocked during a 14-2 run that ended usually either winning or are first home win under head a layup attempt from behind in games.” Seven are named to All-First Coast teams JON SHUMAKE SPORTS EDITOR [email protected]

Six BCHS Wildcat foot- ball players and a Lady Wild- cat volleyball standout were all named to their respective All-First Coast teams, which represent the area’s best play- Myles Morrison Matthew McDuffie Tyler Burnsed Scooby Graham Kelton Knabb Chase Hancock Madison Barton ers as chosen by The Florida Times-Union. nized. Matthew McDuffie, a touchdowns during his first age runner, scoring seven Coast volleyball team for the Senior offensive lineman South Florida signee, was one varsity season. touchdowns. second straight year. The Myles Morrison was the lone of four Baker County players Senior Kelton Knabb was Chase Hancock, who Palm Beach State College football player named to the named to the second team, also chosen for the second played both defensive end signee led the Lady Cats to first team. and Tyler Burnsed, a Troy team following a strong sea- and tight end, was named to their second straight playoff “Anchor of the Wildcats’ signee, was named an honor- son as a two-way player. He the second team as an ath- appearance with 264 kills, line in heavy ground-based able mention. was a sure-tackler as a line- lete. He had 89 tackles and 10 44 aces and 84 total blocks. attack,” assistant sports edi- Sophomore running back backer, recording 130 tackles, tackles for loss. Barton, a middle blocker and tor Justin Barney wrote. Scooby Graham was select- 16 tackles for loss, three sacks Senior Madison Barton middle hitter, also had 60 Two other senior offen- ed for the second team. He and an interception. He was was named an honorable digs and two assists. sive linemen were also recog- rushed for 1570 yards and 13 also a productive short-yard- mention for the All-First DON’T TOSS IT, SELL IT. SHELTER PET & GLOBALLY Why send that lamp to the curb? Find a new home for it RECOGNIZED PIANIST through the Classifieds. Area buyers and sellers use the Amazing stories start in shelters and Classifieds every day. Besides, someone out there needs to KEYBOARD CAT 8M+ YouTube Views rescues. Adopt today to start yours. see the light. The Baker County Press 259-2400 [email protected] Thursday, January 3, 2019 The Baker County Press Page 15

FORMER CATS Mikell is inducted into Hall of Fame Football JON SHUMAKE SPORTS EDITOR season [email protected]

After Olustee native Gene Mikell graduated high school, finishes his father sent him to an elec- tronics trade school in Atlan- JON SHUMAKE ta. SPORTS EDITOR Those six months in Geor- [email protected] gia in 1956 sparked a 60-year career, which has taken Mike- Two former BCHS Wild- ll around the world and to the cat football stars had their pinnacle of the broadcasting seasons end over the week- profession. end, including one who Mikell was inducted into played in his final collegiate the Sports Broadcasting game. Hall of Fame on December • Senior defensive line- 11 during a ceremony held man CeCe Jefferson record- at the New York Hilton Ho- ed a sack on December 29 tel in midtown Manhattan. in his final collegiate game, He was inducted alongside which his Florida Gators other notable sports person- (10-3) won 41-15 over the alities such as NHL Com- Michigan Wolverines in the missioner Gary Bettman and Peach Bowl in Atlanta. His broadcasters Dick Vitale, Jim sack came in the second half Nantz and Bob Costas in the of Florida’s first bowl win 11-member class. since 2016. Mikell is a senior video col- Jefferson had 18 tack- orist, which ensures all cam- les with six tackles for loss, eras match and the images two pass break-ups, four they provide are realistic in quarterback hurries and a color and lighting, and he was Photos courtesy of Gene Mikell sack in his senior season. the only video engineer in- Reagan McKendree, Paula McKendree, Gene Mikell and Teri Collins pose with his banner at December’s induction ceremony. In his career, he notched ducted in 2018. 128 tackles, 34.5 tackles for affiliate WFGA, which he said SCAR races in the 1980s. He also travels domestically loss, 10.5 sacks, two fumble “It was overwhelming ba- hired him on the spot. “Most anything you can nearly every weekend with sically. I never dreamed it recoveries and one forced “I started from the ground think of over the period of 60 the NFL or NASCAR. fumble. was that big,” said Mikell, up,” he said on January 2. “I years I’ve done almost all of Mikell said he normal- who turns 81 in February. “A • Running back Mike didn’t know what a television it,” Mikell said. ly leaves on Thursdays and Boone’s Minnesota Vikings little country boy from Olust- station was when I walked in But race cars weren’t the returns home on Mondays ee up there and I was very im- lost their season finale 24- there.” only vehicles he installed for NFL games, but he has 10 to the visiting Chicago pressed. I was very honored During his 28 years with cameras in. In Miami, he to leave a day earlier for NA- to be a member. It’s definitely Bears on December 30. The the station, he worked a va- also installed a camera in the SCAR events, which some- loss, coupled with the Phil- a real honor.” riety of sports — including “Pope Mobile” during Pope times get delayed into the ear- Fellow Hall of Fame mem- adelphia Eagles win over football and baseball — but John Paul II’s visit in 1987. ly parts of the following week. the Washington Redskins, ber Fred Aldous, who Mikell was also on the production The camera traveled with the Fox’s NFL coverage runs met while working at Dayto- eliminated the Vikings (8-7- team for the rocket launch- pope through the remainder through the NFC Champion- 1) from playoff contention. na International Speedway es in Cape Canaveral. From of his American trip and even ship Game on January 20. Af- for Fox Sports, submitted Boone ended his rook- Gene Mikell Alan Shepard’s first launch to Europe. ter the NFL season, he moves Mikell’s name for induction. ie season with 47 rushing in 1961 and the Apollo mis- The “Pope Mobile” was lit to Monster Energy NASCAR yards on 11 attempts and Ken Aagaard, another mem- with whom he has been work- sions, including Apollo 13, to and the parade was at night, Cup Series coverage begin- two receptions. ber and the head of the Hall of ing as a freelancer since the the Saturn V and space shut- and Mikell had no chance to ning with February’s Dayto- Fame, informed the Macclen- mid-90s. tles, Mikell helped broadcast test the color and lighting to na 500. He will continue with Basketball ny resident he was voted into His photo was shown the 1960s space race to televi- make sure it was correct. His the circuit until its June race • Junior guard Delicia the prestigious group, which during the fourth quarter of sions across the country. experience with cameras al- at California’s Sonoma Race- Washington’s Florida Lady also includes the likes of Marv the broadcast on December “That was real interesting lowed him to determine the way. Gators ended a three-game Albert, Chris Berman, Jack 13, and announcers Joe Buck and it was a treat,” he said. best settings to shoot with, Although he admitted he losing streak on December Buck, Howard Cosell, Dick and Troy Aikman spoke about “After it was all over I realized and he ultimately made the has slowed down as his 61st 30 with a 70-60 home win Ebersol, Brent Musberger his career and contributions how important it was to be a correct decision. anniversary in broadcasting over Charleston South- and dozens of others who to the industry. part of it.” “I had no idea what that approaches in May, he has no ern. Washington scored 13 worked both in front and be- “It makes me feel good,” Mikell has been as a free- thing was going to do or how definite plans to retire. points and led the team with hind the camera. Mikell said of the recogni- lancer since leaving NBC, it was going to do it. It turned “I got two daughters and nine rebounds, four assists, His two daughters — Paula tion. “I’ve worked with Joe and has worked with ABC, out it worked,” he said. “... I neither one of them want me three steals and one block McKendree and Teri Collins Buck for years. When he in- Fox and ESPN among other guess that was probably the to quit,” said Mikell, who was in the win, which improved — and granddaughter — Rea- troduces me ... he’ll say, ‘This broadcasters. He’s worked biggest international thing scheduled to fly to Dallas on Florida to 4-9. gan McKendree — joined him is the guy that makes me look on broadcasts for more than I’ve ever participated in.” January 3 for the NFC Wild • Sophomore center in New York City, where they good.’ Him and Aikman, both a dozen Super Bowls, and has Card Game set for January Richard Gaskins has one went to a Broadway show and of them are real good people.” helped cover NASCAR, Indy- Travel schedule and future 5. “... Fox has told me that I rebound on December 30 went sight-seeing. Car, baseball, hockey, tennis plans would be the one to call it. But Mikell had to leave Early career, unique as his Wilberforce Bulldogs and soccer. His career has taken him Overall Fox Sports has real- the morning after the cere- assignments lost 91-44 at North Carolina He also helped in the de- to Rio de Janeiro, London, ly been good to me. They’ve mony to fly to Kansas City for Central. Mikell began his career in velopment and installation Toronto, Vancouver, Chile been cooperative and they a Thursday Night Football 1958 with Jacksonville’s NBC of on-board cameras for NA- and Japan for broadcasts. take care of me.” broadcast with Fox Sports, Goalkeepers play unique, but important, roles JON SHUMAKE shot. SPORTS EDITOR “Some days for training [email protected] we’ll just dive on the ground,” Padgett said. “... We’ll stand in It’s the last line of defense. A safe- the goal and have someone on ty valve for teammates. An extra set of the other side kick the ball as eyes to help set up the team in the best hard as they can. ... It’s a very position to win. rough environment and you Goalkeepers play the most isolated have to get used to what’s de- position on the soccer field, but they manded of goalkeepers.” take on a variety of roles throughout Barber and Padgett must a match that make them the most also remain focused, however, unique — and important — players on File photo even when the action is not tak- the team. Keaton Padgett dives for a block. ing place in the box. Keaton Padgett and Rebekalyn Their vantage point allows Barber have been Baker County’s go- keeper has to be a little bit crazy,” them to see the entire field, to players at the position since the File photo coach Finley said. “... You’re charging which makes them responsible for Rebekalyn Barber punts the ball. high school soccer program’s incep- at somebody who’s about to kick the helping their teammates. The goal- tion in 2016. Their play this season ball as hard as they can.” keepers tell teammates with the ball has helped the Wildcats and Lady Cats in the closing minutes that preserved a But neither Padgett nor Barber said when an opponent is nearby and they get off to the best starts in their young 1-all draw against Wolfson. they fear of doing so. help set up the defense along with oth- history. Barber was drawn to playing under “It’s like there’s a button that gets er responsibilities in the 80-minute Neither had played the position that same pressure. turned on and my feet start moving matches. before joining the high school pro- “It’s going to get past your offensive and I just go to it,” Barber said. “... I “I love it because it’s an extra set of gram. Barber, a junior who was also players and the midfielders, but when- have been kicked in the face before but eyes. If you’re dribbling and a fielder is a member of the high school’s swim ever the ball gets past the last defen- it hasn’t been serious. It’s a risk you in the moment and someone is com- team, played striker at the YMCA, and sive line the game is literally in your have to take.” ing on their blindside I can yell it out,” Padgett played football before moving hands,” Barber said. She has made 19 She said she has jammed multiple Padgett said. “... It’s relieving to know to soccer. saves on 25 opponents’ shots on goal fingers along with bruises and scrapes that I can do that for my teammates “I saw keeper had a lot of action,” with three shutouts for the Lady Cats from cleats. Padgett has been luckier to get them out of a bad situation they said Padgett, a senior. “It seemed like (6-3-1), who have already tripled their and said he hasn’t suffered an injury could be in if I wasn’t there.” a job I’d like.” regular-season win total from last sea- yet. Barber is set to return next sea- “He came in and had some experi- son. “ ... I thought it was pretty cool to “It’s probably coming. I will run at son for her senior year, but Padgett is ence and never played keeper, but he be able to save the game or just have anybody,” he said. entering the final stretch of his high was athletic. On a whim of someone that on you.” To get accustomed to the position, school career. Both teams’ seasons end asking ... he tried it out,” head coach Keaton and Barber both must also goalkeepers must also train different- on January 19 against West Nassau Brandon Finley said. “... We saw a fu- make quick decisions to succeed under ly than other positions. Barber mostly before the District 3-3A tournaments ture in Keaton that we can build with such pressure. They must often make runs through drills with the team with begin on January 23. and he’s turned into a pretty daggum the choice between staying in goal or occasional position-specific routines. Replacing the two stalwarts at the good keeper.” running out to make a slide tackle on Padgett’s training is more goalkeep- position won’t be easy in the coming Padgett has 38 saves on 41 oppo- the attacking player, which could have er-oriented and he faces a variety of years as the teams continue to grow, nents’ shots on goal this season and disastrous consequences if the wrong shots from different situations in prac- coach Finley said. has made an average of 3.2 saves per decision is made. tice. “It’s going to be the hardest posi- match, according to the team’s Max- A misplayed ball could result in a One routine — the chair drill — tion in soccer to replace year to year. Preps profile. His play helped the Cats goal for the other team, or in a colli- starts with Padgett seated facing the A good keeper can you make you look (6-1-4) open the season on a 10-match sion between the goalkeeper and the net with his back to the shooter. When better than you are,” he explained. “... unbeaten streak, which included a opposing player. he hears a clap, he must jump to his He keeps us in every game we play. save on a penalty kick on December 4 “Somebody once said that every feet and turn around to try to stop the When he’s on he’s on.” Page 16 The Baker County Press Thursday, January 3, 2019 Your Style OUR CREDIT See store for more credit options.

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