Seven BCHS Macclenny lauds weightlifters teen for pulling qualify for grandmother state meet... from a fire ... See page 16 See page 8 ThE BakER COUNty PREss 84th Year, Vol. 51 | Winner of 11 state awards for journalism including General Excellence in 2012 75¢ APRIL 17, 2014 THURSDAY 15-year Conference ‘School of Champions’ Glades JON SHUMAKE | SPORTS EDITOR | [email protected] term for Title for the Baker County Middle School is quickly becoming the School ICE jail of Champions. The Bobcat baseball team became the school’s third sports string of Bobcats! team to hoist a conference championship trophy this school year reported when they defeated the visiting Madison County 2-1 on April 10. “I’m super proud of my boys,” head coach Matt Turner said. burglaries “To be a second-year program and win a district championship like that shows that Baker County baseball is serious business.” closing One-half of a two-person See page 12 team responsible for a rash JOEL ADDINGTON of home burglaries in Bak- MANAGING EDITOR er County before and after [email protected] Christmas, 2012 drew a 15- year prison sentence in return An administrative officer for multiple no contest pleas with the Baker County Sher- in circuit court on April 8. iff’s Office says there’s no cause Charles Wayne Cope, 36, for alarm at a report that the until recently indicated he Glades County jail that served would go to trial for his role as a model for the struggling in eight Baker County facility is closing burglaries for lack of ICE inmates. between The facility will reportedly Novem- close in the next few months, ber 29 of according to a story in the that year Glades County Democrat pub- and mid- lished April 10. January 6 Two days before, report- and at one er Charles M. Murphy wrote, point in- Glades County Sheriff Stuart sisted on Whiddon made the announce- defending ment at a meeting of the Glades himself County Commission, citing a loss of inmates from the federal before Charles Cope William Photo by Debbie Pelham agency Immigration and Cus- Salmon of Gainesville was re- The BCMS baseball team with their championship trophy. toms Enforcement, or ICE, that instated as his taxpayer-fund- cost the jail $1 million during a ed attorney. two month period. His co-defendant Julie “We had a meeting with ICE Driggers, 44, entered similar in Miami last Friday and had a pleas in November of last year Merging football and ‘corn hole’ heart-to-heart with them and and was placed on a five-year probation after serving more than ten months in county We have been in com- jail. She was poised to testify Baker County entrant against Mr. Cope had the case munication with Glades gone to trial. County officials and An alert county deputy who at ‘One Spark’ in Jax recognized the defendants’ they state they are not vehicle based on an earlier de- JOEL ADDINGTON The game incorporates every closing their facility and scription stopped them on CR MANAGING EDITOR facet of football, from offense 125 on January 15 and noticed [email protected] and defense to touchdowns, are in fact continuing to a blue pry bar in the car that sacks and interceptions. matched the color on doors What do you get if you com- Though there are various operate and hold ICE that had been forced open at bine American football with types of games that may be detainees. some of the crime scenes. another beloved southern past played with one game set, the –Administration Chief Brian Bishop Mr. Cope, a three-time con- time, corn hole? basic premise is this: two op- Baker County Sheriff ’s Office victed felon from Jacksonville, Gridiron Toss, that’s what. posing players toss bean-bag had a .45 caliber pistol in the It’s a new game invented by footballs onto platforms about car, prompting a felony charge Baker County native Stacy Sim- 20 feet apart, and depending in addition to those of armed mons with help from his father on where the bags land on the they told us it probably won’t burglary, burglary, grand Johnny Simmons of Glen St. platforms, the respective play- get much better,” the sheriff theft, felony criminal mischief Mary, and his two brothers ers are awarded offensive or was quoted as saying. and dealing in stolen property. Matthew and Jeremy, of Glen defensive (negative) yardage, He explained the Glades In all, the defendants were and Sanderson, respectively. which moves the figurative County jail needs at least 400 charged with eight burglaries The family debuted Gridiron football up or down a field be- inmates to stay afloat, but it during that period, stealing Toss at last week’s One Spark tween the two platforms. has averaged about 200 in re- guns, tools, jewelry and elec- festival, billed as the world’s “Anything that happens in cent months. tronics. The locations were largest crowd-funding festival real football, happens in this Officials in Baker County, along CR 125 between Glen and held in downtown Jack- game,” explained Matthew where federal inmates includ- St. Mary and Cuyler, Crews Rd sonville for the second year in Simmons, 27. ing ICE are housed, have said and CR 23D. a row. And whatever you do, don’t they need about 400 inmates They would knock on doors The four-day festival drew toss the bags into the corn in all, including local prisoners and if someone responded some 250,000 spectators. holes. That’ll net you a turn- and those from other federal inquire about a lost dog. If While the Simmons family over. agencies, to remain financially no one answered, they forced didn’t garner any of the cash The Simmons have spent viable. their way in a rear or side door. prizes awarded at the event, two years perfecting the foot- Brian Bishop, the Baker Court records show that they garnered something just ball simulation game. They County Sheriff’s Office ad- as valuable – exposure. showcased it at One Spark in ministration chief, said there’s “It’s been better than we an- hopes of garnering $100,000 nothing to worry about here, See page 2 ticipated,” said Stacy Simmons, to begin marketing and manu- Purchase this photo at www.bakercountypress.com Photo by Joel Addingon and questioned the veracity of 42, on the second day of the facturing the games, now built Stacy Simmons demonstrates Gridiron Toss at weekend event. the article in the Glades County festival. “We’ve gotten a lot of by hand in Stacy’s Jacksonville newspaper. which will take place later this “It’s awesome,” Stacy Sim- good response. This is the first home. “We have been in communi- month, will be the best way to mons said of One Spark. “I love time we’ve had it out in public “If we have to build it in Sta- cation with Glades County of- continue to introduce the game the festival and I’m glad we and getting people’s opinion on cy’s garage, we’re capable of do- ficials and they state that they Camp to the public and build a follow- were able to participate in it.” it and it’s been probably 95 per- ing it,” said the father Johnny are not closing their facility and ing for the product. While there, the brothers cent positive. Everybody loves Simmons, 65, who works for a are in fact continuing to oper- During One Spark, the Sim- tracked the yardage of players it. Most people have been crazy Swedish bearing manufactur- ate and hold ICE detainees,” Tracey mons set up a prototype of and the top 10 players com- about it and saying it will take ing company. said Mr. Bishop by e-mail last Gridiron Toss and invited pass- peted for a game set during a off like wild fire. And I believe They believe starting a ersby to play. rehab it.” league, the first meeting for See page 2 See page 2 bakercountypress.com COVERING BAKER COUNTY SINCE 1929 center The county’s most professional and extensive source for news, classified, display and real estate listings ONLINE POLL RESULTS 69% Adam Giddens Who are you most likely % 904.259.2400 rejected to support in the District 4 24 James Bennett county commission race ? 7% Undecided www.bakercountypress.com See page 5 Visit our website and vote each week in our online poll. [email protected] Page 2 The Baker County Press Thursday, April 17, 2014

Glades ICE jail said closing... He was Man refused to From page 1 Sheriff Whiddon was quoted as saying. “This is ‘Spark’ week. about Democrats in Washington not wanting to “We have not seen a drastic reduction, in fact, arrest people who are here illegally.” surrender a child February ICE ADP [average daily population] was Sheriff Whiddon did not return a call from The Press attempting to confirm his public statements. entrant... JON SHUMAKE was also charged with misde- 216, which is above what we had been told to pre- Other recent news reports show there may be [email protected] meanor battery and resisting pare for,” he said. From page 1 some validity to the criticism about lax enforce- without violence. The next month in March, ICE average dropped A Glen St. Mary man was ar- ment of immigration laws. shootout tournament on Sat- Mr. Easter’s sister, Chris- slightly to 202, according to a report from the rested for felony cruelty toward TheHill.com, which chronicles Congress and urday. tina Jeffers, was also arrested sheriff’s office, which manages the county jail a child and interfering with the the national political scene, reported on March 31 The winner was a football for breach of peace and resist- that’s owned by the nonprofit Baker Correctional custody of a minor on the af- that ICE officials released some 68,000 illegal im- coach from Camden County, ing arrest without violence af- Development Corporation, or BCDC. ternoon of April 10 after he re- migrants during 2013. which was not surprising to ter she cursed at the officers Since October, the beginning of BCDC’s fiscal fused to hand over a child in a The Hill cited an internal Department of Home- Matthew Simmons. while they were arresting her year, the average has hovered between a low last court-ordered exchange. land Security document known as the “Weekly “I feel like the reason he won brother. month of 202 and a high in January of 232. Clayton Departures and Detention Report,” showing ICE it is because he understood The 31-year-old Glen St. According to the Glades County Democrat, Easter, 22, agents encountered 193,357 illegal immigrants football and had some strategy Mary resident ignored several however, the facility there has a $3 million reserve confront- with past criminal convictions but issued charging to his game,” he said. warnings that she would be ar- fund that can keep it operating for three to five ed moth- documents for only 125,478. They also gave away a game rested if she continued to cause months, but 100 layoffs are expected along with er Ashley The report is available online at http://cis.org/ set to a very eager player who a disturbance. the transfer of inmates back to the former county Stevens of sites/cis.org/files/2013-wrd.pdf. returned to volunteer with Deputy Johnny Hodges jail, which needs minor repairs to accommodate Jackson- A follow-up story in the Democrat indicates the the family at One Spark after tried to handcuff her for breach the move. ville when sheriff and the Glades Correctional Development learning the ins and outs of the of peace but she ran into the The Glades County sheriff’s administration of- she went Corporation (GCDC), the non-profit managing the game. residence before he could get fices, now at the new Glades facility, are expected to his resi- facility, are negotiating with bondholders on its fu- “That made us feel good,” to her and locked the door. The to move to the county health department. dence on ture. said Matthew Simmons. deputy kicked in the door and Mr. Bishop said there’s no cause for concern in Franklin “They (the bondholders) don’t want to close it,” “Once they (visitors) real- found Ms. Jeffers in the kitch- Baker County, though. He said Sheriff Joey Dob- St. and Sheriff Whiddon was quoted as saying. “We’re try- ized what it was, they loved it. en. son spoke with Sheriff Whiddon and Dobson was she told ing to come up with something, financially, that We tried really hard to make it Clayton Easter Homeowner Tammy Smith assured the facility was not closing. Deputy will work.” as realistic as possible and flow was notified about the damage “Since it appears that Glades is not going to be Jeremiah Johnson that he spit According to the Glades sheriff, who inherited like a game [of football],” he to the door. closing, we would anticipate no change in our sit- in her face. The suspect carried the facility from his predecessor who he defeated said. Police responded to the uation. We are confident in our partnership with the child outside and the dep- and who has since died, the county and bondhold- The game can be bought same residence later in the ICE. This is based on our communication with uty told him Ms. Stevens has a ers have been hung out to dry by ICE because they through the product’s website same evening after Ms. Smith ICE leadership, reinforcing our partnership and court order to pick up the child, promised to fill the jail then ceased picking up il- for $285, but the Simmons noticed several items, includ- expressing to us the value of our facility in their and Mr. Easter replied, “You legals on orders from Washington. brothers hope to reduce the ing a cell phone and her son’s operation,” said Mr. Bishop. can’t take my child from my His sentiments were echoed by Alvin Ward, price tag by starting large scale wallet, had been stolen. The But it may not be ICE that local officials have to hands. I know the law.” chairman of the non-profit GCDC. Said he, “They manufacturing in the future. door that was broken from be- worry about. Deputy Johnson repeat- said if you build it, we’ll fill it. ICE is not holding up “Right now they’re made by ing kicked in allowed easy ac- Glades County officials reportedly blamed the edly requested the suspect their end of the bargain.” hand,” said Matthew Simmons. cess into the residence. loss of federal prisoners on the Obama adminis- hand over the child but he re- GCDC secured a 24-year, $33 million bond to To see Gridiron Toss in ac- Ms. Smith said she thinks tration’s relaxation of enforcement of immigration fused and cursed at the officer. build the facility. Its counterpart in Baker County tion at One Spark, visit www. Ms. Stevens returned to the laws. The deputy called dispatch for bonded through the same broker for $40 million bakercountypress.com to view residence and took the items “This isn’t because of how we ran the facility,” more officers and Mr. Easter on a 3o-year obligation. video of the Simmons’ venue at after the incident earlier in the the festival. positioned the child between day. Ms. Stevens was contacted himself and any officer that and admitted to returning to tried to get close to him. The the residence and taking the Advertising Deadline authorities couldn’t get close to items. 15 years for eight burglaries... Monday the suspect in fear of injuring 5:00 pm the child. From page 1 substance abuse. after he pleaded no contest to After about 30 minutes of ALCOHOLICS Mr. Cope confessed to the • Judge Mark Moseley multiple counts of possession NO EXCEPTIONS! negotiation, Mr. Easter agreed burglaries in a taped interview withheld adjudication of guilt of controlled drugs, felony to hand the child over if he was ANONYMOUS at county jail following his ar- in the case against Wendell driving on a suspended license allowed to have a cigarette be- Meetings Monday & Friday rest. At the time, he was on su- Meadows, who pleaded no and domestic battery. COME GET YOUR fore he was arrested. Once he at 8 pm pervised release from prison contest to false imprisonment. • Jeremiah Jones entered complied, he was arrested for He was placed on a two-year a similar plea to possession 209 Macclenny Ave. since April of that year after the multiple felony charges. He Call Wanda 904-994-7750 completing the confinement probation and given credit for of a controlled substance and FREE STICKER! portion of a three-year sen- 81 days in jail. was placed on probation 18 tence for burglary in Jackson- The state dropped compan- months. ville. ion counts of battery and as- • The judge allowed 60 days He also was in prison from sault. already confined to county early 1997 to July, 2001 for • Jimmy Hugh Yarborough jail as the sentence for Lewis robbery and for a year in pleaded no contest to sale of a Karnes, who pleaded no con- 2005-06 for dealing in stolen controlled substance and was test to a lesser charge of tres- property. placed on a five-year proba- pass and petty theft. In other sentencings, Wil- tion. The judge withheld adju- • Charles Northington Jr. Put your sticker on your liam F. Padgett, 23, who has dication. pleaded no contest to posses- vehicle and • Fredrick Yokum will be on sion of cocaine, misdemeanor addresses in both Jacksonville start receiving and Macclenny, was given 18 probation 18 months in return marijuana and parapherna- months less time served for for his plea to felony driving lia possession and will be in ¢ violating probation when he on a suspended license as an county jail 180 days. habitual offender. He was giv- • Michael T. Williams drew 50 OFF was arrested in January for 44 OZ. FOUNTAIN DRINKS dealing in stolen property and en credit for 29 days in county a 30-month probation for ag- making a false statement of jail. gravated fleeing of police. ownership. • A warrant was issued for • The judge ordered Brit- Visit us today at Court records show Mr. Melvin Norman after he failed ney McEachin onto three-year 7028 E. Mt. Vernon St. Padgett was placed on a to appear for driving on a sus- concurrent probation terms Glen St. Mary three-year probation last July pended license as a repeat of- for felony theft and tampering for possession of controlled fender. drugs. He also violated terms During a regular court ses- of the probation by failing sion on March 25, Judge Mos- to undergo an evaluation for ley ordered John R. Akridge 813-2474 Jr. to county jail for a year Owners: Jay & Kristen Dyal NARCOTICS Correction The Press erred in the April ANONYMOUS 10 edition on the quantity of Meetings Tuesday & marijuana allegedly stolen in spoiledrottenpartyrentals.com Thursday a April 2 burglary at the west Macclenny residence of Court- We specialize in all your party needs! at 6:45 - 7:45 pm ney Krajewski and Ryan Dur- ★ In atable bouncers, slides & combos ★ Baker County Health rett. ★ Cotton candy, snow cone & popcorn machines ★ Department The amount was 7-8 grams, ★ Tents, tables, chairs & more! ★ not ounces. WATERSLIDES The Baker County Press Page 3 COMMENT APRIL 17, 2014 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CONTACT US Letters are welcome, but must contain the signature of the writer, a telephone number and city of residence. By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our office located at Letters must be concise and reflect opinions and statements on issues of current interest to the general public. 104 S. Fifth Street, Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063 The newspaper reserves the right to reject any material which in the newspaper’s judgement does not meet standards of publication. Online at www.bakercountypress.com or email [email protected] Time to re-think Sleep emerging as ‘issue’ of aging I’ve been married for al- turned your head and looked sibilities. I didn’t have any ket and if I happen to be using most 33 years, so you would at your clock radio without reason to get up so I didn’t. If it he will snatch it off me. But think that I wouldn’t be sur- waking me up.” I did have a reason, like cut- he won’t give me another one, recreation plan prised by very much. But this “Oh. I was awake.” ting the lawn, I didn’t get up so I’ll be lying there all cold is an actual conversation from I guess insomnia loves because I didn’t want to do it with no blanket.” Two recent developments — the the Gerard company. and hoped my parents would As I mentioned, my wife ongoing turmoil over use of exist- household last I’ve noticed forget. They never did. needs more sleep than me, so ing public ballfields and the recent Impressions night. something late- The older you get the more it’s customary for her to go to exit of the First Coast YMCA from “Wake up,” My Side of ly. Sleeping is responsibilities pile up on bed much earlier. One night I the scene except for fee-based Jim McGauley my wife says as becoming an is- you. Your Saturdays are full of was really tired and while she sports — would seem to present us she nudges me. the Matter sue as I get old- things that have to be done be- was in the office working on with a golden opportunity. “What?” ROBERT GERARD er. I don’t know cause it’s the weekend and it’s the computer I couldn’t keep It’s time to re-think the entire public recreation picture in Baker “Are you anything about the only time to do them. my eyes open and went to bed. County. awake?” it so perhaps that is natural, With responsibilities come About an hour later she had The county commission, unless it prefers unbounded discus- “Yes. Why?” but I seem to sleep less the worries, and troubles never finished her work and came sions during its meetings about who gets to use the ballfields when, “It’s dark,” she answers. older I get. lead to a restful sleep. into the bedroom where I was should take the initiative and reach out to the City of Macclenny to I look at the lighted dial of I’ve never been one to need I’m one of those who usu- fast asleep. She turned on the form a consolidated recreation department. my watch. It’s 4 am. a lot of sleep; I’m fine with six ally go to sleep within five light and stood at the bottom Remnants of the YMCA organization (a local board of directors “It’s supposed to be dark.” or seven hours. Even on va- minutes of laying my head of the bed with her hands on still exists) should be brought into the mix as well, with or with- “No,” she says. “It’s very, cation or on the weekends I on the pillow. I close my eyes her hips. out cooperation from the First Coast organization that, if I was a very dark.” regularly get up around 7 am and I am in dreamland. I’m Light sleeper Bob opened betting man, probably is looking for a way of pulling out of Baker “Uh huh.” to start my day. I just can’t lie a light sleeper though, easily one eye. County altogether. “I think the lights are out.” in bed any longer. awakened by my sons coming “What are you doing?” Good riddance. “That’s why it’s dark.” My wife needs much more in from prowling around or by “Uh … sleeping. Or I was.” A recreation department should focus on some attainable goals: “I mean the power,” she sleep and isn’t really happy the cat whining at the window. “Why?” youth sports (baseball, football, soccer, basketball and swimming) says, getting frustrated with without 9 or 10 hours. She also Once I am awake, it’s often “I’m tired?” and adult activities (exercise classes, walking groups, art classes, my inability to understand sleeps a little later than me. hard to get back to sleep, like “You never go to sleep etc.) — all fee-based. If you play, you pay. anything at all at 4 am. “You When I was a kid, I could at 4 am. when I’m pondering before I do.” With that, she Sooner than later, the newly formed recreation department need to check.” stay abed for hours on a Sat- the difference between dark turned off the light and went would seek out a director with professional experience (they’re I reach over and turn on my urday morning. In fact, my and very dark. to sleep, leaving me awake out there) to report to its own directors appointed by both elected lamp. It suddenly is not dark parents had to roust me out I’m not alone. I mentioned and pondering for the next boards for limited terms (no pay). any more. of bed or I would sleep until this to Brittinie Johnson, who two hours. As for the infrastructure, well, there’s the problem. Unless we “Okay,” she says as I turn noon. Perhaps my body need- works with me at the high I suppose I gave the wrong institute night baseball at all levels, it looks like we could use more off the light. “It just seemed ed the extra sleep. school. answer. I should have said, ballfields, but let’s hold off accepting any large donations from darker than usual.” I’m inclined to think it had “Oh, that’s nothing. My “Because it’s dark. Very dark.” companies who seek our favor for reasons that have nothing to do “You know, you could have to do with not having respon- husband has to have his blan- with recreation or our well-being. We have a wonderful pool (if the Y bugs out, it reverts to the City of Macclenny), soccer fields and Memorial Stadium. Shoals Park is on the table for the future, for sure, though it may take five to ten years to realize its potential. For now, the immediate needs are in the Macclenny area. Funding? This is the painful part. Macclenny has some wiggle room when it comes to sweetening the pot, but not much. Until governments consolidate here, they’ll always have the argument that city funds should be used for proj- ects that directly benefit Macclenny residents. Anyone who thinks the county commission is swimming in ex- cess funds is nuts. The board is looking at looming deficit next bud- get year again, and unless it slashes away at existing spending it will dip into scarce reserves once again. Kicking the can down the road, if you will. So that leaves us beholden to the generosity of others — state and federal grants, private foundations, private business, endow- ments — to fill the jar above what “pay to play” fees and scarce pub- lic funds bring in. The county’s dismal health statistics may turn out to be a plus when seeking funds for “things that make us fit” from private foundations and those who dispense grant largesse. Baker County has an existing motel bed tax intended for use on a civic center that will likely never be built. Why can’t the enabling legislation be changed to pledge the money for a multi-use center (for indoor recreation, civic gatherings, private parties and even revenue-producing events)? An ideal location is property already owned by Macclenny and the health department. The upshot of all this? It’s gonna take money and local govern- ment agencies can’t foot the bill alone. That means we have to be creative and we have to avoid soaking users of the facilities to the point that they can’t afford to participate. If we’re really serious about recreation opportunities in Baker County, this is the direction we’ll have to take. A real challenge. got commentssuggestions complaintsstory ideas As simple as an e-mail..... LIKE US ON simply not have the money school lunch. If you have any information you for that day. It’s dishearten- Jamie Webb Virgina: ing to think of a child, or There is a system in place think we need to know, send it to: FACEBOOK TO anyone, having to go hungry where you can prepay any [email protected] and I feel sure that teachers/ amount you want so it’s in The Baker County Press JOIN THE DISCUSSION staff in our school systems go your kid’s account. If they 104 South Fifth St. above and beyond to ensure forget lunch then money is 904-259-2400 New policy on that will make sure a child that no child goes without already there to use. If not, eats no matter what policy food. However, this policy now with the new policy they ‘credit lunches’ is in place. And I am thankful will assist in aiding those stu- get two “credits” that can be A new policy has been put for that. dents. This will not become used but must be repaid. And The Baker County Press James Clay Rhoden: It is USPS 040-280 into place regarding charging something for kids to take if the parents are not held re- only for the hot lunches and advantage of, for it simply sponsible, who should be? Post Office Box 598 a lunch at the schools. It al- Macclenny, FL 32063 lows students buy lunches on not for any ala carte items states they will not be able to Robert Thompson: Any (904) 259-2400 a credit basis as deemed nec- and designed to allow the charge more than two meals. parents who let their kids’ The Baker County Press is published each Thursday by Baker County Press, essary by the school principal, child to eat if for some rea- It’s a good deed for those balance go for more than Inc. Periodicals postage paid under permit issued April 12, 1929 at the post provided the meal charges do son they don’t have enough tough days or forgetful mo- a day or two should have office in Macclenny, Florida. not exceed “the prevailing cost in the account or forget their ments that I think we could their names published in The SUBSCRIPTION RATES of two lunches.” No breakfast money and not to embarrass all agree we experience. Press. If public shame doesn’t $25.00 a year inside Baker County; $45.00 a year outside Baker Coun- the child or point them out. Courtney McGuire work, then have them arrest- ty; deduct, $5.00 for persons outside Baker County who are 65 years meals may be sold on credit Finally a system that is for the Crews: It’s fine as long as the ed for child endangerment. of age or older, military personnel on active duty, and college stu- and money owed will be col- children! dents. POSTMASTER: send address changes to The Baker County lected at all schools and repaid school develops a better sys- Some people just don’t care Press, P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL. 32063. to the cafeteria, according to David Weathers: Let’s tem of notify parents when that somebody else is having just encourage the kids to the balance is low. to foot their bill. Today’s date Publisher the revised policy. be criminals so they can go Hannah Going Wood- (April 15-tax day) is a great re- James C. McGauley - [email protected] Your thoughts on whether the policy solves the problem to prison and get three free ruff: Does it mean you can minder of that. MANAGING EDITOR - Joel Addington - [email protected] or more should be done. meals a day since the gov- only credit two lunches, or Get in on the Facebook dis- ADVERTISING/PRODUCTION - Jessica Prevatt - [email protected] ernment cares more about that you can’t credit one cussion by searching for The Baker County Press and liking SPORTS EDITOR - Jon Shumate - [email protected] Kathleen Esford John- criminals then the future of lunch that exceeds the cost FEATURES/COMMENT/SPORTS - Robert Gerard this country. of two generic school lunch- our page to stay informed. son: I feel confident in this We post news, events, links BUSINESS MANAGER - Karin Thomas - [email protected] county if a child can’t pay for Becki Crews: This a great es? Such as, getting a large idea. Sometimes parents or to photos, video and other CLASSIFIEDS - Jeanette Blackmon - [email protected] a meal while in school there plate of fries and pizza which content at www.bakercounty- kids forget, or the family may This newspaper is printed on recycled paper. will be a kind hand on site cost more than your normal press.com. Page 4 The Baker County Press Thursday, April 17, 2014 Drunk, waving a shotgun Officer Arrest for crack Couldn’t say who threatened him fired in and having sex JON SHUMAKE Mr. Wiesner said he was invited by homeowner wake of with wife in park [email protected] Thomas Barbee to come back to gathering and he was approached by Mr. Wall while exiting his ve- Police arrested a Macclenny man at City Park late on April 7 for Police arrested a Macclenny man for using a hicle with his family. He said Mr. Wall told him he sex arrest possession of cocaine stashed in a cigarette pack and for having sex firearm while intoxicated in the early morning of wasn’t supposed to be there and to leave, and got in public with his estranged wife. April 13 after witnesses said he stood by his mail- so close he touched Mr. Wiesner’s chest. A Baker Correctional em- Deputy Trey McCullough said he responded to a complaint to box yelling threats to shoot people and racial slurs. Mr. Wall and Reed Tillis came toward Mr. Wi- ployee is in county jail this another officer shortly after midnight by a woman who lives on Deputy Justin Yingling saw Michael Perry, 37, esner to continue the confrontation while Mr. Wi- week, charged with impreg- nearby Blair St. that a couple was engaged in sexual activity on a enter his house on MLK Dr. carrying a shotgun esner was trying to leave, and the suspect’s wife nating a Glen St. Mary girl last picnic table in clear view of her residence. when he and Deputy Daryl Mobley arrived on the stepped between the men. fall when she was 15 years old. He confronted David Cook Jr. and Peggy Cook, both 24, near the scene. The deputies ordered the suspect out of the In a related incident, a charge of felony aggra- John Wesley Padgett, 30, park entrance on 8th St. and they initially denied then admitted to house at gunpoint and when he was placed in the vated battery with a deadly weapon was filed on a of Macclenny denied the al- the allegation, explaining they had been separated for a few months backseat of the patrol car, Dep. Yingling searched Sanderson woman on the morning of April 12 after legations when interviewed at and recently reunited. Mr. Cook also claimed he was unaware the the house and found the shotgun and three un- she punched another woman in the face with brass county jail on April 9, the day park is closed to the public at night. spent shotgun shells just in front of the front knuckles, causing a fight to break out. he was arrested. During a routine search, Deputy McCullough said he found the porch. Mikeya Washington said she was riding in a The powdered cocaine between the bottom cellophane wrapper and the Mr. Perry told the officers several people had friends’ car to her aunt’s house when Niyia Blue incident bottom of one of the cigarette packs in Mr. Cook’s pants pocket. He threatened him but he couldn’t identify or describe flagged the car down. Ms. Blue approached the vic- report, said he bought the drug in Jacksonville the previous day. any of the parties. He admitted to drinking a few tim’s window and started a verbal confrontation at however, The couple was also charged with lewd behavior. mixed drinks throughout the night and thought South Boulevard and Quail Lane in west Macclen- quotes In other recent arrests, a longtime offender was charged with several black people wanted to fight him, so he ny. Ms. Washington said the suspect then punched sheriff’s possession of a crack pipe found in his vehicle shortly after he was grabbed the shotgun to protect himself. her in the head with what looked like brass knuck- investiga- stopped for driving on a suspended license. Mr. Perry’s wife, Shelia Perry, said she was les. tor Tracie Deputy Chris Walker said he was on patrol the evening of April asleep when he came into the bedroom to grab During the ensuing altercation, the victim was Benton 11 when he saw Daryll Starling, 47, of Sanderson at the wheel of a the weapon and she tried to stop him from coming jumped on by Tia Grissett, 21, of Macclenny and that Mr. GMC vehicle on Timberland Rd. near Cuyler. outside to no avail. Brooke Lee, 20, of Sanderson, who began punch- Padgett The officer said he was aware of Mr. Starling’s license status and In another incident, a Sanderson man was ing and kicking her while she was on the ground. admitted confirmed he had four suspensions for failure to pay and failure to named in a criminal complaint for battery the af- Ms. Washington said her friends broke up the to the liai- appear in court. ternoon of April 12 after a confrontation broke out fight and get her back into the car to leave the son when John Padgett Mr. Starling has a lengthy criminal past including arrests dating during a homeowners’ meeting on Cherokee Lane scene. speak- back to 1993 for various offenses including forgery, battery, grand near Cuyler. Deputies were unable to locate the three sus- ing with the girl’s mother in theft, possession of crack and burglary. Charles Wall said John Wiesner, 37, pushed pects. In addition to the felony charge on Ms. Blue, a “controlled call” earlier on • Meagan Pleasant, 19, of Sanderson was served with a war- him during a verbal confrontation. Mr. Wall told misdemeanor battery charges were filed on Ms. April 9. He then referred to rant at county jail the evening of April 7 for possession and sale of the suspect he was not a homeowner or a member Grissett and Ms. Lee. having sex with the teen while controlled drugs, and arrested on additional charges after officers of the association. Mr. Wiesner then pushed him. she was living at his residence found six marijuana cigarettes and residue on her person. on Tee St. sometime after the She faces added counts of misdemeanor possession and intro- new school year began last duction of contraband into the jail. The second offense is a felony. summer. Vacant house is vandalized The victim and accused are related. Books needed During the taped call, Mr. A vacant house belonging to Elizabeth Lane of Macclenny pickup parked on South 7th Macclenny Nursing and Padgett is quoted as describ- an owner who lives elsewhere called police when she went St. in Macclenny and stole a Rehab is accepting donations ing the encounter as an “hon- in north Macclenny was ran- to her rented garage at US 90 .45 caliber handgun valued at of books and magazines that est mistake,” then retracted sacked and looted of property Mini-Storage on the city’s east $400. will be greatly appreciated. that calling it “a major mis- sometime in the month prior side and found the lock sev- He told Deputy Jeremiah Contact the nursing home at take.” to April 13 when he went there ered and an estimated $1800 Johnson the theft occurred 259-4873. to pick up belongings. in property stolen. sometime the previous night. The girl’s 40-year-old Kevin Walton told Deputy She told Deputy Michael • In a case of criminal mis- mother first contacted the Justin Yingling the prop- Clark the items consisted of chief, Ryan Johnson, 23, of sheriff’s department on Janu- erty at Islamorada Dr. in the furniture. Glen St. Mary was named in a ary 10 shortly after she learned city’s northeast corner was • Wendy Florio of Glen St. criminal complaint as the per- her daughter was pregnant. ransacked with clothing and Mary reported the morning of son who damaged the front The girl’s initial story was she other property scattered about April 9 that someone entered door of a residence on North accepted a ride home from a the floors. In addition, he said her 1997 Dodge pickup and 4th St. in Macclenny in the white male she did not know jewelry, a telescope and elec- stole a credit card from the early morning of April 8. after missing the bus at Baker tronic games valued at nearly console. Jason Morgan told Deputy County High School, and they $700 were missing. It was parked in front of her Yingling he was awakened had consensual sex off Reid Mr. Walton estimated residence on Sherman Ave., about 2:30 by the sound of Stafford Rd. southwest of Glen structure damage at $5000. and Ms. Florio told Deputy Mr. Johnson standing in his that afternoon. A neighbor told Deputy Tony Norman the theft oc- yard cursing loudly. The sus- The girl told Investigator Yingling he saw a male juve- curred sometime during the pect then went to the door and Benton she never saw the man nile, 17, leaving the premises previous two days. A check repeatedly kicked it before again, and several weeks later about a month before with with Vystar Credit Union re- driving off with spinning tires her ex-boyfriend revealed to what appeared to be items in vealed someone attempted to when told police were called. police that he saw messages of his hands. He was possibly use the card. Damage to the door, its a sexual nature exchanged be- with a girl, 14, the witness said • Billy Irish told police the frame and jamb was estimated tween her and Mr. Padgett on could be his sister. morning of April 10 that some- at $500. the girl’s Facebook page. In other recent thefts, one entered his 2007 Toyota The accused during the phone conversation insisted the two had sex but once, and it was during that time she Attacks girlfriend in shower and her mother were staying at his residence. Police arrested a 38-year-old Cuyler man late room floor as if it had been pulled down. Jessica Cary, communica- on April 11 for attacking his live-in girlfriend It was then the girlfriend said Mr. Crawford tions director for the Depart- while she showered, and earlier that same eve- attacked her physically during the earlier argu- ment of Corrections in Tal- ning during an argument that erupted as she at- ment, allegedly grinding his fists into her eyes to lahassee, said this week Mr. tempted to stop him from going to a bar. avoid bruising. Deputy Norman noted swelling Padgett has been a corrections Stacie Harris, 27, initially told Deputy John on her right eye. officer since August, 2003. He Minkel the confrontation with David Crawford In a second case involving a feuding live-in was fired on April 11. Jr. was verbal only, a statement she later recant- couple with a small child, Kimberley Burnsed, ed when she said she was accosted in the shower 23, of Macclenny was charged with domestic bat- while officers were still on the property off CR tery on Jason Amerson, 31, while attempting to 127 North. take their young child from him at the volleyball The deputy said Ms. Harris was “hysterical” court pavilion near the north city ballfields. when he first arrived about 11:30 am, claiming Mr. Amerson and two witnesses told Deputy her boyfriend took their baby from her when she Jeremiah Combs that Ms. Burnsed began strik- went to a neighbor’s to call police. ing the boyfriend when he resisted during the Both parties assured the officers no physical 3:30 pm incident. altercation took place and they agreed to remain The girlfriend earlier that afternoon called po- at the residence for the night. Ms. Harris admit- lice from CVS Pharmacy to accuse Mr. Amerson ted both had been drinking. of striking her when she went to their Blair St. About five minutes later, Cpls. Chris Walker address to deliver sunglasses he had left in a ve- and Tony Norman said Ms. Harris ran from the hicle. A criminal complaint was filed against him. residence unclothed claiming she was attacked. She told Deputy Norman she had separated They observed a shower rod lying on the bath- from her boyfriend that day. WALK with the Retiree gala! Shoots, wounds a dog A reunion of retirees from Northeast Florida State Hos- DOC A Macclenny man was Mullner, called police after pital will be held June 7 at the and DOH- Baker County named in a criminal com- she learned that a dog belong- Crews gymnasium beginning Health Department Staff plaint the evening of April 9 ing to Terry Martin had sus- at 5 pm. for shooting and wounding tained a gunshot wound to The charge is $20 per per- a dog in his neighborhood in the shoulder. Mr. Martin, who son or $35 per couple. This Friday, April 18 • 6-7:00 pm the early morning hours of the lives next to the accused, said price includes decorations and at Memorial Park (duck pond) same day. he let his dogs out about 2 am food catered by Carolyn Rob- Freddie Nichols, 74, admit- into his fenced yard and no- erts. For more information, Dr. William Nields would like to invite you to ted to Deputy Robert Simp- ticed before he went to work contact Caldonga Williams at kins that he shot at barking that one of them appeared to 259-9104 or Valorie Brown at “Walk with the Doc”. This is a family fun activity dogs in front of a his residence have been shot but not in im- 904-710-7655. to promote healthy life choices and improve on Deerwood Circle about mediate danger. Money is due by May 15 to personal health. Come join us for a walk around 2:30 am, but said he did so Deputy Simpkins said when give the caterer an accurate the trail at the duck pond. because he believed they were he examined the dog it ap- count. attacking a smaller animal. peared to be in pain. The officer noted the line Mr. Nichols told the offi- ALCOHOLICS Stick around immediately following the walk for our Movie in the Park event. of fire as described by Mr. cer he was never threatened There will be a Game Truck, Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt Nichols was directly in the by the dogs, but that he was ANONYMOUS path of another residence, and “tired of those dogs running Meetings Monday & Friday and a showing of the movie Hop. charged him with both animal loose” in the neighborhood. at 8 pm Sponsored by: cruelty and discharging a fire- The .22 caliber rifle used in Baker County Health Department arm in public. the shooting was confiscated. 209 Macclenny Ave. 480 W. Lowder St., Macclenny | (904) 259-6291 www.healthybaker.org | www.doh.state.fl .us/chdbaker Another neighbor, Tammy Call Wanda 904-994-7750 Thursday, April 17, 2014 The Baker County Press Page 5

BAKER COUNTY COMMISSION We’re always Team Walking by Faith looking for Bene t news-from you Fish Fry & Bake Sale Tracey adult rehab bid rejected Friday, April 18 If you got news, especially at 11:00 am and that no convicted felons good news, we want to hear or anyone ever accused of a sex about it. 600 Joan St. in Macclenny Neighbors crime would be allowed to join The Press monitors of- All proceeds go to the program. He said he would ficial records and regularly Relay for Life- interview all applicants and scheduled events, but we rely American Cancer Society line up in would only approve those he on you, the reader, to inform felt confident could be helped. us about what’s happening in While most of those who your neighborhood, whether opposition spoke at the hearing were op- it’s central Macclenny near posed to the church proposal, us, or in some of the far-flung MIKE ANDERSON several supported it, includ- reaches of Baker County. ing a few former teen clients at When Baker County residents PRESS STAFF Camp Tracey who praised Pas- are making waves around the country or the globe, we’d like Camp Tracey, a former tor McCormick for his outreach to shine a light on them, too. church-run home and counsel- ministry. That mission trip that was ing center for troubled adoles- Bruce Scott said he has especially challenging, travel- cents in the Cuyler area north owned property on Crews ing sports teams, the tales of of Glen St. Mary, will not be al- Road for 23 years within 1,000 good deeds that should not go lowed to reopen as a residential feet of the Camp Tracey prop- unnoticed, we want to know treatment facility to help adult erty, where he said he once was all about them. men kick their alcohol, drug a teen resident whose life was You can reach us several and other addictions. turned around thanks to the ways: by calling Managing Ed- County commissioners leadership of Pastor Wilford itor Joel Addington at (407) unanimously killed the pro- Purchase this photo at www.bakercountypress.com Photo by Jim McGauley and “Biblical teaching and old Pastor McCormick said this facility would only admit willing adults. 617-4783 or sending him an posal after listening to more fashioned work ethic.” e-mail at reporter@baker- than a dozen people speak for program was forced to close in another, including David Paulk Nonetheless, commission- countypress.com. You can and against it during a crowded late 2012 in the wake of a scan- of River Bend Road. ers said the proposed rezoning also find us on Facebook and public hearing that lasted more dal involving allegations of Mr. Paulk said his family would not be in the best inter- Twitter. During normal busi- than 90 minutes the evening of child abuse. had donated to Camp Tracey est of Baker County nor those ness hours, you can reach us April 15 at the county adminis- The commission’s deni- in previous years because they who live in the vicinity along at (904) 259-2400. tration building in Macclenny. al came two months after the supported what they were try- Crews Road. “This is in my district and I county’s Land Planning Agen- ing to do for teens and their consider this spot zoning in a cy, which reviews and votes families. largely residential area,” said on rezoning applications, also “But this change to adults Commissioner Adam Gid- recommended denial. Many has crossed the line,” Mr. Paulk County dens. “It’s not compatible with of those said, adding subscRiptions who spoke that he was RegisteR as a useR on $ the (county’s) comprehensive The Baker CounTy Press website at the LPA concerned 5/month or plan.” I agree we need a place court on Register with a username and password at $ He also said he agreed with meeting about a lack www.bakercountypress.com and you will have access 25/yeaR some in the audience who ex- also spoke for them, but not in a of adequate to all content from the print edition and more. New to payment via paypal pressed safety concerns about during security. April 9th the site are the Classifieds and Legal Notices. a drug treatment facility in a this week’s community. We don’t Andrea rural residential community. commis- Griffin, an- The following dispositions Commissioner Giddens sion meet- need it out there. other Crews were ordered by Judge Joey $ made the motion to deny a ing and re- –Billy Marsh Road home- Williams in county court dur- 1000 REWARD request by Harvest Baptist iterated Concerned property owner owner, be- ing regular session on April 9: Church to rezone the former their previ- gan her • Jason Eddins, disorderly LOST DOG 10-acre Camp Tracey parcel, ous reasons statement intoxication and resisting ar- Male brown/brindle bull mastiff within a 160-acre tract owned for opposing the church’s plans. to commissioners by saying rest; 49 days in county jail and by the Jacksonville church off Billy Marsh, a former coun- she was “strongly opposed” to court costs. ANSWERS TO TANK Crews Road, from agricultur- ty and state corrections of- the rezoning. • Cody Guthrie, petty theft; al to institutional. An accom- ficer, said he has lived in the “An adult rehabilitation fa- failed to appear, warrant is- May be limping, bad back leg same house where he grew up cility does not belong in our panying ordinance that would sued. Missing since March 25 have amended the compre- just down the road from Camp neighborhood,” she said, cit- • James Hodges, disorderly hensive plan also was denied Tracey, years before it became ing concerns about security intoxication; six-month pro- off Odis Yarbrough Rd. unanimously. Camp Tracey. He said there is and safety, as well as declin- bation, four days in jail, 24 Commissioner James Croft, a need for treatment facilities ing property values that might hours of community service Call 259-7867 an evangelical preacher, sec- for adult addicts, just not in his ensue. and banned from Mac’s Li- 904-955-3037 neighborhood. Two or three critics said onded the motion to deny the quors. or 259-1373 request even though he said he “I agree we need a place for most of the adults who would • Wayne Jefferson, disor- respected what the church and them, but not in a community,” reside at Camp Tracey would derly intoxication and loiter- with any information Pastor Wilford McCormick had Mr. Marsh said. “We don’t need be court-ordered as an alterna- ing; 60 days in jail. accomplished for years trying it out there.” tive to going to jail for crimes — • Joseph Merke, driving on to help misguided teens. He said if Harvest Bap- a statement rebutted by Pastor an expired license; 17 days in “However, I believe this is tist wanted to run a treat- McCormick. jail. spot zoning and is incompat- ment program for adult ad- “We are not going to take • Keisha Mitchell, sale of ible with the agricultural areas dicts the church should sell the men that are court-ordered. alcohol to a person under 21; around this property,” he said. Crews Road property and “use That’s a point blank lie,” he failed to appear, warrant is- Harvest Baptist Church the proceeds to have a facil- said, at one point calling one of sued. opened Camp Tracey under the ity in Jacksonville, or at their the critics a “jughead.” • Ashley Pendleton, failure supervision of Pastor McCor- church.” The pastor said the proposed to report damage to an unat- mick in 1981 as a Bible-focused His comments were echoed treatment facility would only tended vehicle; six-month counseling program for way- by numerous other speakers admit willing adults who want- probation, community service ward youths ages 12-18. The who voiced one objection after ed help with their addictions if not employed, $595 restitu- tion. • James Rowan, criminal mischief; 60 days in jail. • William Sollicito, contrib- Mom rejected her drunken son uting to the delinquency of a minor; 10 days in jail, parent- JON SHUMAKE He was given a breathalyz- closet and threatened to use his ing class and 12-month proba- [email protected] er at the county jail, where his Taser, at which time the Mr. tion. blood alcohol level measured Manning revealed himself and A Macclenny man was ar- .254, three times that consid- was handcuffed. rested for disorderly intoxica- ered intoxicated. The suspect resisted the of- tion the afternoon of April 13 In another incident, police ficer and was uncooperative NARCOTICS after disobeying police orders arrested a Macclenny man on throughout the arrest process. when a deputy drove the sus- a felony charge of tampering in He was also charged with mis- ANONYMOUS pect to his mother’s house. a misdemeanor proceeding on demeanor resisting an officer Meetings Tuesday & Thursday Deputy Matthew Riegel April 10 after making threats to without violence in addition to at 6:45 - 7:45 pm responded to a trespass call a victim of a previous crime. the felony charge. Baker County Health Department and found Bryan Harrington, Deputy Robert Simpkins In other incidents: 33, on the front porch of his was serving an arrest warrant • William Cox, 23, of Jack- ex-girlfriend’s house. The ex- on Ryan Manning, 25, when sonville was arrested on April girlfriend told the officer the he was contacted by Elvis Wil- 10 after officers found he had suspect was extremely intoxi- liams, who had two vehicles an active warrant out of Clay cated and had a severe drink- damaged in a bar fight the sus- County for contempt of court ing problem. pect was involved in. He told on driving with a suspended or Mr. Harrington told Cpl. the officer that Mr. Manning revoked license during a traffic Riegel that he wanted a ride to called him and threatened to stop. his mother’s house. The officer “shoot his house up.” • County jail inmate Kevin told the suspect he would com- Deputy Simpkins received Wilkerson, 37, was arrested on ply after issuing him a trespass an anonymous tip that Mr. April 11 on a warrant from Co- warning, and seated Mr. Har- Manning was hiding in a closet lumbia County for possession rington in the backseat of the in a house in Macclenny. The of a controlled substance and patrol car where he passed out. deputy searched the house and driving with a suspended or re- Once at the residence, the found the suspect in a bedroom voked license. suspect’s mother Karen Mobley refused to allow her son to stay after realizing how intoxicated he was. Mr. Harrington tried to move closer to his mother to in- timidate her into allowing him Woodlawn Kennels to stay, but Cpl. Riegel ordered Quality Professional Care him into the back of the patrol GROOMING BOARDING car. The corporal continued to 259-4757 talk with Ms. Mobley when the Private • Spacious • Indoor/Outdoor Runs suspect approached them again and ignored commands to back Complete Bath, De-flea & Groom . . . . $20-$25 up. He continued toward his Bath, De-flea & Nails Clip ...... $10-$15 mother and the officer on the porch and was placed under ar- Boarding (per actual day) ...... $5-$10 rest. Page 6 The Baker County Press Thursday, April 17, 2014 SCHOOL BOARD Refers nostalgic Revises policy to ‘two credit’ lunches cockfighter to LPA JOEL ADDINGTON March 6 for two hours. The group included be sold to a student or to an adult on a credit school board member Patricia Weeks, as- basis unless deemed necessary by the prin- MANAGING EDITOR The Baker County Code Enforcement Board agreed during regu- sociate superintendent Robin Mobley and cipal or a designee in cases of extreme emer- [email protected] lar session the evening of April 14 that two property owners were in others. gencies.” violation of land development regulations, and deferred action on The Baker County school district recently “Things have evolved,” she told the Ms. Golon said the new policy was ap- another case pending the owner’s request for a special exception. changed its no credit school lunch policy un- school board last week. proved by the committee without objection. Jesse Francis of Cuyler was advised to approach the Land Plan- officially to permit students to receive up to The committee fashioned a new policy “First and foremost we’re all interested in ning Agency for the exception allowing him to keep chickens on his two lunches on credit. doing what’s best for the kids. That has not property off CR 127. The ailing Mr. Francis told the board he had Cathy Golon, the district’s director of changed over the years,” Ms. Golon told the long ago given up raising them for cockfighting, but still likes them food services, reviewed the new policy dur- board. around for therapeutic reasons. ing an April 8 workshop with the school First and foremost we’re all “We have a policy that the group very “I can’t see no harm in it,” he stated, adding he likes to roam board prior to the panel’s regular meeting much thought would work,” she said. “There interested in doing what’s around the yard daily in his wheelchair visiting the birds. that evening. was a lot of talking but in the end everybody The CEB advised him to file for the exception soon and placed She noted concerns were raised early agreed to do this.” best for the kids. That has the case on its May agenda. this year, both locally and nationally, about Board member Dean Griffis noted the Another violation set for the fine phase to appear next month the no credit policy, which here didn’t al- new policy did not reflect the principal’s not changed over the years. involves excessive refuse on the property of Richard Lee Green on low middle and high school students who ability under the old policy to assign a des- –Cathy Golon Hopkins Rd. west of Glen St. Mary. couldn’t pay for their lunches to receive the ignee to carry out the rule. Ms. Golon re- District Director of Food Services The board found him in violation last month, and on advice of its meals on credit. sponded, saying that authority could be counsel John Kopelousos of Orange Park deferred a motion to fine Younger elementary school students added to the new policy before the board him $85 in administrative costs, plus $75 the first day and $15 daily have been able to get lunch meals on credit, that lets students buy lunches on a credit considers the changes for final approval at for up to 180 days. however, and simple pre-made bag lunches basis as deemed necessary by the school a later date. The attorney advised that no fine be levied until a second notice have been available by request at the front principal, provided the meal charges do not “That’s certainly an option,” she said, of meeting is issued. offices. exceed “the prevailing cost of two lunches.” adding the district has already informally In other cases, the board found Allen Pippins in violation for Some parents in Baker County, includ- No breakfast meals may be sold on cred- implemented the new policy. having refuse on his property off CR 125 South of Glen remaining ing declared school board candidate James it and money owed will be collected at all “I think everyone was satisfied after the from a house fire earlier this year, and a swimming pool without a Rhoden, criticized the policy as cruel and schools and repaid to the cafeteria, accord- meeting that we have a good policy,” com- fence barrier. embarrassing for students. Mr. Rhoden said ing to the revised policy. mented Mrs. Weeks. Although Mr. Pippins acknowledged receipt of a certified notice children have a name for when students are “We wanted to keep the policy broad so Officials also said that Lin Adams, owner of meeting letter, he did not attend the meeting. Board members turned away from the lunch line without that it’s not dated as much,” said Ms. Golon. of the Village Store on US 90, donated mon- expressed concern over the county’s liability in the event someone their food: “the walk of shame.” “We didn’t say how much two lunches cost ey to the district that was divided up among drowned in the pool before next month’s meeting when the matter At the direction of Superintendent Sher- because in two years two lunches may cost the schools specifically to cover the lunch will be taken up for the fine phase. rie Raulerson, Ms. Golon formed a 15-per- a different price. We don’t know that at this costs of students who cannot pay. That do- Attorney Kopelousos advised the code board has no leeway in son committee that reexamined the dis- point in time.” nation came in addition to some anonymous the meantime, but suggested it had the authority to level stiff fines trict’s 10-year-old meal pricing policy on The former policy read: “No meals may donations for the same purpose, they said. as an incentive to swiftly correct the violation. • Jackie and Jacqueline York were found in violation for excess NEW RIVER SOLID WASTE refuse and vehicles on their property on Dogwood St. in the Mac- clenny II subdivision. Mr. Griffin told the board the owner greeted him with profan- ity and open hostility when the officer visited the property for an Seeks to employ financial adviser inspection. • The remaining case on the CEB agenda, citing David and Ly- MIKE ANDERSON erally, the longer money is in- in the years ahead. “If you en- gas for conversion to electrical nette Griffis for excessive refuse on property off C.W. Webb Rd. PRESS STAFF vested the greater the returns. ter the market you really need a power. near Macclenny, was settled by coming into compliance. He said the board might 5-year outlook, or longer.” “We’ll continue to have it on After receiving a presen- want to consider “opening up Board member Doyle Thom- the agenda and continue to up- tation on investing strategies some exposure to the stock as said investing in mutual date you,” he told the board. from a stock broker/personal market.” Not in individual cor- funds for five years or longer Mr. Hartley said he does not www.bakercountypress.com financial adviser on April 10, porate stocks, which carry the would generate greater earn- want to lose any momentum on the New River Solid Waste As- most risk, but in stock mutual ings than New River has been the project, which has failed to sociation’s board of directors funds, he said. making in the past with money produce a partnership at least Please be advised that unanimously agreed to pursue He set up a chart showing “just laying there.” twice before with other poten- the services of a full-time li- that if New River had invest- Mr. Bryant said a financial tial bidders in the past three Macclenny City Hall censed financial adviser. ed $1 in various securities in adviser could help avoid losses years. The position will be adver- 1926, a small cap growth stock by ensuring that the agency’s • The board scheduled a will be closed on tised and proposals sought af- would have produced $24,000 money is invested in a vari- budget workshop for 4 pm, one ter the board has a better idea in earnings, while bonds would ety of ways, which is the key to hour prior to the next board Friday, April 18th of how much money it will have have only yielded $104. sound investing. meeting on June 12. to invest as the 2014-15 budget A financial adviser, Mr. Bry- “The way you manage risk in observance begins to take shape over the ant said, can manage risks go- is through diversification,” he of Easter. next few months. ing forward by making adjust- said. “It’s all relative to your ob- Landfill officials began dis- ments in a portfolio, taking jectives and risk tolerance.” cussing the idea of hiring a fi- into account inflation and oth- Mr. O’Neal said the next We will re-open nancial adviser months ago af- er economic factors that affect thing the board should do is for business on ter realizing that investments, the stock market performance. establish some goals and ob- Monday, April 19, 2014 mainly in money market and It’s more difficult predicting jectives within the investment bank certificates of deposit, the outcome of short-term se- policy and then seek expertise at 8:30 a.m. had not only produced meager curities, say up to two or three to help manage the plan. earnings but actually lost mon- years, he said, while over a lon- “That’s what I was looking ey for the tri-county landfill. ger period of time “the market for,” Board Chairman Mark The idea received even more becomes more predictable.” Hartley said. impetus after a recent audit is- “A ll short term securities are Mr. Bryant said he would be sued scathing criticism of the paying rates that are almost willing to help the board devel- agency’s fiscal affairs, includ- nothing,” Mr. Bryant told the op those goals and objectives, ing distributing $1.7 million to board. without any compensation, but the three owner counties last He also predicted interest he removed himself from con- year, money that could have rates will go up over the next sideration for the permanent been invested or saved to help five to eight years, meaning the adviser role. fund future expenses. value of bonds will go down. So, Board members said they Executive Director Darrell with low projected earnings on appreciated his generous offer, O’Neal invited Matt Bryant, a CD’s, money market and bond with Mr. Hartley saying, “We personal financial adviser with funds, he said the best earn- don’t hear that very often.” Ameriprise Financial in Starke, ings likely would be in mutual The tri-county landfill is to give the board a broad over- funds. owned jointly by Baker, Brad- view of investing strategies. He It all depends on how much ford and Union counties, each went over areas like asset al- risk the board is willing to take of which appoints two com- location, diversification, risk and whether members have the missioners to the quasi-public tolerance and liquidity, stocks, stomach for the roller coaster board. Mr. O’Neal said a profit- bonds and mutual funds. ride, known as volatility, in the able investment strategy in the Mr. Bryant also reminded stock market. years ahead would be good for the board about its fiduciary “Volatility is a natural part the three counties. responsibility to ensure that of the market,” Mr. Bryant “Every dollar we earn in in- adequate funds remain avail- said, noting that the good thing terest is another dollar we don’t able for operating expenses about investing in indexed mu- have to ask our citizens for in and meeting future long-term tual funds, as opposed to cor- taxes or fees,” he said. expenditures related to the clo- porate stock, is that mutual Also during the April 10 sure and maintenance of land- funds spread the risk among meeting: fill areas decades after they’ve many investors. • Mr. O’Neal said he had been closed. “The economy is probably nothing new to report on the He believes the types of in- in early recovery, but we’ve got latest landfill gas-to energy vestments New River has had quite a bit of growth ahead of project, but that it was pro- in the past will continue to pro- us,” he said, adding that oppor- ceeding and future prospects vide poor returns because, gen- tunities exist to buy shares low look bright for a contract to sell and allow their values to grow

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MACCLENNY CITY COMMISSION BAKER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Fire rating improves to 3rd highest More accolades at future fire losses,” the report said. “Statis- ny’s fees “are higher than most other com- Decrease in insurance tical data on insurance losses bears out the munities around here.” meeting on April 8 relationship between excellent fire protec- “But we feel they are substantiated,” the JOEL ADDINGTON tificates or new stickers for ex- rates should follow for tion - as measured by the PPC program - city manager said. “The cost is, we feel, isting model school banners and low fire losses.” an accurate cost. Whoever is causing the MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] were the PreK-Kindergarten city’s property owners Insurance companies use PPC informa- growth should pay for that growth.” Center, Macclenny Elemen- tion for marketing, underwriting and “to Granting a reduction in duplex fees would During the Baker County tary, Westside Elementary and MIKE ANDERSON help establish fair premiums for homeown- come at a cost, he said, adding: “The alterna- school board’s regular meeting the high school. PRESS STAFF ers and commercial fire insurance,” the re- tive is we would have to pass it on to the tax- April 8, several recognitions Ms. Murray explained mod- port said. payers and that’s something this board has took place prior to the panel el school awardees “exemplify Property owners in Macclenny should Reflecting enhancements in fire person- no interest in doing.” conducting regular business. our best practices,” like using see a significant reduction in their fire in- nel, training, equipment, and water supply Long-time Commissioner Vern Bennett, Jennifer Richardson, coach data to solve problems and plan surance premiums after July 1. That’s when and distribution over the past few decades, one of five board members who have stead- of the high school’s Rhyth- interventions and teaching a new insurance rating classification goes Chief Dugger said Macclenny’s ISO rating fastly resisted any property tax increases, mettes dance team and a for- good behavior throughout the into effect for the city based on a recent sur- has gradually improved from a 9 in the late agreed. mer Teacher of the Year, was year in addition to academics. vey of the fire department and the city’s wa- 1970s to a 7 in 1982, a 5 in 1990 a 4 in 2005 “We’re not going to raise the taxes on the honored for her team’s recent In other business that eve- ter distribution system. citizens of this city just so we can expand,” accomplishments. ning, the board: On a scale of 1-10, from the best fire de- Mr. Bennett said. Bobby Steele, general man- - Approved an agreement partments to the worst, Macclenny’s classi- We have a strong volunteer Rock Rhoden left the commission meet- ager of the Walmart Distribu- with Macclenny Family Dental fication number will go from 4 to 3, which ing moments later, but the next day he told tion Center in Macclenny, was for the office to serve as a clini- could save home and business owners hun- force but we only get one- The Press he didn’t want the public to be left recognized for the company’s cal site for the high school’s dreds of dollars a year. with the impression that he was seeking any $3000 donation to the Baker Health Science Academy. Fire Chief Buddy Dugger announced the third credit per volunteer. special favors from the city. County Education Foundation, - Approved the purchase of good news during a city commission meet- –City Fire Chief Buddy Dugger “I should pay my fair share, but going which awards scholarships to three new vans to replace older ing on the evening of April 8. from $5,000 to $25,000 is not fair,” he said, students and teachers. models with high mileage. They “I’m very proud of what we’ve achieved,” using the numbers he said represented the “Bobby Steele is a wonderful transport ESE (exceptional stu- he said, adding that the city came close to and, this year, a 3. city’s former total fees on new duplex con- business partner and champi- dent education) students. getting an even better rating. To reach the next level the city must score struction and the costs after the city hiked on for the Baker County school District finance manager “We just missed getting a class 2 rating 80 to 89.99 on ISO’s 100-point scale. Chief impact fees on new residential development district,” said Superintendent Marcelle Richardson said the by about four points,” Chief Dugger said. Dugger vowed that the city would gain at in 2005. Raulerson. new vans were not in the dis- “I’m going to tell you within a year, espe- least the four additional points needed to He said fees on new single-family resi- Michele Hodges, manager trict’s capital improvements cially if we get our new fire station built, we earn a 2 next year. dences are passed along to homebuyers of Heritage Park, was touted budget and therefore the pur- will be a class 2.” Of 49,010 communities assessed by ISO but the additional costs on 12 duplexes he for the park’s recent donation chases needed the board’s If the city received full credit for every nationwide, only 2,410 are in the Class 3 wanted to build put his project out of reach of $526 in proceeds from the blessing. She said the high firefighter who responded to fires the new category that Macclenny will join on July 1. financially. recent Baker Book Blast event mileage vans will be trans- rating likely would be higher. But volunteers Most fall much lower on the rating scale, in- “No duplex has been built in Macclenny at the city park. ferred to other departments. aren’t given as much weight as those fire- cluding 1,734 that don’t even meet the ISO’s in nine years since the fees went up,” he said. “She has done a magnifi- “We’ll continue to use them fighters on the city payroll. bare minimum standards in Class 10, such “I was trying to expand the city’s property cent job with Heritage Park re- until we get all the good out of “We have a strong volunteer force,” Chief as rural areas that are beyond five road tax base.” ally making it a friendly place them,” she said. Dugger said, “but we only get one-third miles of a recognized fire station. He said he wasn’t asking for a rollback for students where they can - Approved a contract with a credit per volunteer.” The largest single group, 12,437 com- to the old $5,000 fee. Adding $10,000 or learn about the heritage of our finger printing services compa- Insurance Services Office, Inc., a New munities, are in the Class 9 category, which $15,000 in fees for each duplex would have county,” said Mrs. Raulerson. ny, 3M Cogent, Inc. Formerly Jersey-based company contracted by insur- means they have a fire department but “no been acceptable, he said, but not $25,000. She also commented on the the district contracted with the ance companies, collects and evaluates in- creditable water supply.” The city manager also reported to the “wonderful child-centered field Florida Department of Educa- formation from hundreds of communities The number of fire hydrants in Macclen- board that a recent accident involving a car trips” students take to the park. tion. throughout the U.S. on their structure fire ny (242) and close proximity to the city’s that crashed into a city fire hydrant, causing Then, four of the county’s Ms. Mobley said the finger suppression capabilities. The data is used two fire stations also were factors in the ISO the city to dispatch emergency work crews to six schools were recognized printing services at the district to assign a Public Protection Classification evaluation of the city’s fire protection status. make repairs and clean up the mess, likely for being “model schools” for office for background check number to each community. On a separate topic during last week’s won’t cost the city any money. their Positive Behavior Sup- purposes offers new employees The city fire department also provides commission meeting officials agreed not to “It looks like we’re going to be able to bill port (PBS) programs by Mar- the convenience of not having excellent emergency medical and rescue reduce fees on new duplex construction, as all of our expenses to the (automobile own- tha Murray of the University of to go elsewhere to get finger services, Chief Dugger asserts. However, the building contractor Rock Rhoden requested er’s) insurance company,” he said. South Florida’s College of Com- printed. ISO rating is based solely on “features relat- recently when he complained that Macclen- The accident also resulted in a “boil or- munity and Behavioral Scienc- All personnel must get fin- ed to reducing property losses from struc- ny’s fees are much higher than surrounding der” for residents in Macclenny’s northwest es, which developed the state ger printed every five years. It tural fires,” according to the Insurance Ser- communities, including Lake City. quadrant that remained in effect for three project. It endeavors to reward costs employees $60. Back- vices Office’s survey report. City Manager Phil Rhoden (Rock Rho- days. students for good behavior ground checks are conducted “A community’s investment in fire miti- den’s second cousin) agreed that Macclen- rather than simply punishing on an annual basis, however, gation is a proven and reliable predictor of students for bad behavior. using finger prints on file for a Honored with banners, cer- $6 renewal fee.

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www.macclennydentalclub.com 653-3333 • 571 S. 6th Street Derrick Carter, D.M.D. Treatment rooms are private and confi dential. Page 8 The Baker County Press Thursday, April 17, 2014 Program Macclenny lauds teen for saving grandmother on horse MIKE ANDERSON been much worse,” Assistant PRESS STAFF Chief Crews said. nutrition “Luckily, the structure itself The Baker County Exten- It’s not every day that the didn’t catch on fire,” he said. sion Service is offering a horse Macclenny City Commission The house, a rental property nutrition program entitled gives official recognition to a owned by a Green Cove Springs “Horse Feed Myths” on Tues- hero, much less two in one night. man, was not equipped with day, April 29 from 6-8 pm at A teenage boy and a city fire- smoke detectors. But not for the Baker County Extension fighter both received awards long. Service located at the Ag Cen- during the monthly commission “We are working on supply- ter in west Macclenny. Reg- meeting on April 8 for life-sav- ing them with them at this time,” istration deadline is Friday, ing actions in separate incidents the assistant chief said. “We’ll April 25. in the city recently. even install them for them.” This program is for horse Dalton Alexander, 15, was Chief Dugger said the fire was owners interested in nutri- credited with saving his grand- caused by a burning candle the tion for their horse. Dr. Marty mother’s life and possibly the grandmother had placed too Adams, equine specialist from lives of his parents and his close to the bed. Southern States Feed, is the 13-year-old sister in a house fire The other award ceremony speaker. A meal will be pro- at 230 W. Michigan Ave. on the singled out city firefighter/EMT vided, sponsored by Glen Cash morning of March 23. Richard Diggs, a volunteer for Store. Fire Chief Buddy Dugger four years before he joined the There will also be informa- said the boy displayed “heroic force full time last year. tional pamphlets, door prizes actions” after he heard a noise Firefighter Diggs was among and a drawing for free feed. coming from his grandmother’s a crew that responded to a call The program is free, but reg- room a few minutes after 7 am for rescue at Macclenny Nursing istration is required. Contact and went to see if she was al- and Rehab Center on South 5th the extension office at 259- right. Street at 6:36 am on March 20. 3520 or visit at 1025 W. Mac- When Dalton, an eighth An elderly female patient had clenny Ave. grader at Baker County Middle suffered a heart attack and cen- School, opened the door the ter staff were conducting CPR room was hot and filled with when the rescue team arrived. smoke, the bed was on fire and “She was totally unresponsive 79-year-old Francis Kinney was and in full cardiac arrest,” Chief lying on the floor. Dugger said moments before he The youngster picked his presented the award. grandmother up and carried her After arriving on the scene to safety, and then awoke his Firefighter Diggs used a defibril- parents and sister. The father, Purchase this photo at www.bakercountypress.com Photo by Joel Addington lator to jump start the woman’s Dalton Alexander and his grandmother Francis Kinney. Ervin Alexander, broke out a heart and immediately took bedroom window and began us- “When he opened her door over CPR, giving the patient ing a garden hose to douse the the room was full of smoke and chest compressions and forc- fire, while calling 911 at the same the bed was on fire,” he said. “He ing oxygen into her lungs. After time. took his grandmother outside she began breathing on her own My name is Peter, Firefighters arrived moments and went back in to wake the the woman was transported to and in eight years later and finished extinguishing others.” a hospital in Jacksonville for the fire. Fortunately, everyone But as he and his grandmoth- treatment. I’ll be an alcoholic. got out of the house safely and er were leaving the bedroom “We got her pulse and breath- unharmed, except for a small Dalton shut the door behind ing back,” Firefighter Diggs said, scratch on the grandmother’s them, which was a smart thing adding that he wasn’t sure the arm, said Assistant Fire Chief to do because “it helped contain patient would survive at first be- Scott Crews. the fire and keep it from spread- cause she had been unrespon- Kids who drink before age15are 5 times more “She was unhurt,” he said. ing,” the assistant chief said, sive for several minutes before likely to have alcohol problems when “She didn’t even need oxygen. commending the boy for his he arrived. they’re adults. But if he (Dalton) hadn’t been quick thinking in the heat of the “I didn’t know if she was com- there … we obviously feel she moment. ing back or not,” he said, adding “That’s one thing we try to START TALKING BEFORE might not have ever made it out that his job was over once coun- THEY START DRINKING of the room (alive).” teach people,” he said. “If they ty rescue workers transported Dalton was awakened by have a fire in a room close the the patient to the hospital. door to it.” To learn more, go to www.stopalcoholabuse.gov the sounds of his grandmother Unfortunately, the woman or call 1.800.729.6686 coughing, then hearing her “hit In this case, the fire was con- died about a week and a half lat- the floor,” the assistant chief fined to the bed and a small er, according to a spokesman at night stand. If it had been a big- Photo courtesy of Phil Rhoden said, adding that the boy’s room Chief Dugger and EMT awardee Richard Diggs. Macclenny Nursing and Rehab was adjacent to hers. ger fire, the outcome “could have Center on April 10.

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Fifth Street, Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063 all news items be typed or emailed to insure accuracy in print. Online at www.bakercountypress.com or email [email protected] Moose benefit Elementary honor rolls The Macclenny Moose WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lodge is hosting a benefit this Saturday, April 16 for five- Principal’s List - 3rd Nine Weeks month-old Amarely Garcia- FIRST GRADE: Church-Alyssa Cannon, Harmony Edenfield, Amiracle Haygood, Evan Diaz, a cancer patient since Irish, Will Johnson, Nevaeh Lauramore, Taniya Major, Conner-Adrianna Collige, Keentlee she was 11 weeks old. Payne, Madison Petry, Owen Griffis, Michael Lashley, Brittney Swindell, Tommy Rollins, According to organizer An- Gracie Waters, Matthew Hunter, Crews-Veronique Johnson, Austin Judson, Alina nette Barton, Amarely requires Jurovschi, Kydlin Kiser, Tyler Maurer, Nio Smith, Jailei Watson, Driggers-Savannah Bass, doctor visits 2-3 times weekly Jacob Crews, Mikayla Evans, Brayden Horne, Shaun Jefferson, Jayceon Johnson, Cole Knight, Kelsi Sands, Averie Walker, Mallard-Amber Owens, Avery Royal, Ally Stearns, plus chemotherapy and blood McDonald-Lilly Gulley, Lane Joiner, Allan Phan, Nathan Poturich, Elijah Stokes, Murphy- transfusions. Proceeds from Hudson Bennett, Elaina Bowles, Nate Burnsed, Whalen Canaday, Breanna Cox, Hunter the event are pledged for ex- Craig, Rex Harrison, Landon Jacobs, Ty Jacobs, Jordyn Knight, Conner Miner, Luke penses beyond insurance. Padgett, Makenzie Rhoden, Taylor Rhoden, Lexi Rios, Alexa Salts, Jayden Sweat, Renshaw- Raffle donations, includ- Brayden Dietz, Maria Dunnam, Caitlin Harper, Emily Pendleton, Joseph Poole, Noah Repta, ing baked goods, are sought as Tyler Rodgers, Serenity Simpson, Emily Smith, Christian Thomas, Sheridan-Jayzn Halle, Mr. and Mrs. Dykes Shaylin Howard, McKenzie Poturich, Trimm-Casey Nipper, Mayce Nowlen, Ryan Pack, well as cash donations. Chick- Jamon Parker, Brody Rhoden, Annabelle Schwien, Emma Snodgrass, Whitehead-Gaige en and rice dinners will be on Davis, Gracie Gray, Evan Harris, Dakota Linster, Riley Rigdon, Trinity Thomas, Jose Torres, Married April 5 sale. Emma Williams, Wilson-Case Foster, Caleb Hews, Haley Kirkendall, Jada Leighton, Raelyn Jamie Lynn Lambert and For details, telephone Ms. Muncy, Christopher Pope, Matthew Weston, Ceylub Winn, James Wynne. SECOND GRADE: Beck-Jude Buckmaster, Zachary Christopherson, Hannah Davis, Aaron Wayne Dykes, both of Barton at 626-3173. Jonathon Garcia, Kylie Higginbotham, Jimmy Hudnall, R. J. Huggins, Dylan Martin, Macclenny, were married on Kathryn Sluski, Katie Smith, Tyler Sznakowski, A. Davis-Na’azziah Williams, K. Davis-Grace April 5, 2014 during a cere- Barber, Olivia Edenfield, Corbin Elder, Taylen Gentry, Kayden Shedd, Elledge-Peyton mony at The Hilltop in Orange Annual reunion Griffis, Aidan Henley, Makayla Johnson, Olivia McGinley, Caleb Richardson, Gonzalez- Park. Emma Richardson, Yiselle Ruise, Hurst-Kelsie Abbott, Allison Bennett, Ryleigh Britt, Zane The annual Kirkland and Miller, Gabrial Morris, Jacobs-Nia Coleman, Kaylen Dinkins, Reagan Fernandez, Kelsey The bride is the daughter Johnson family reunion will Johnson, Malayna Loadholtz, Haley Marker, Bodie McLelland, Marcus Monte, Archi Patel, of Robert and Laurie Methvin be held on Sunday, April 20 Haylee Sands, Nunn-Harrison Chapman, Kaylee Heppner, Hannah Herb, Summerlyne of Macclenny and the groom at Oak Grove Baptist Church Tyson, Taylor Wilford, Schaper- Destiny Fennell, Brandon Jager, Dylan Jurovschi, Ryleigh is the son of Paula Randall of at the end of CR 23D north of Rogers, Drake Weston, Stafford-John Akridge, Kyle Cooper, Manny Duke, Lily Elledge, Jacksonville and Gary Dykes of Kacee Horton, Tommy Lauramore, Jimmy Mercorella, Sara Stewart. Macclenny. THIRD GRADE: Binn-Jared Poole, Jasmine Roberson, Dowling-Kalin Davis, Kara Fruit Cove. A covered dish dinner kicks Photo courtesy of Women’s Center of Jacksonville Davis, Hannah Dyal, Autumn Hance, Joshua Owens, Faith Scott, Elijah Williamson, Elly The bride’s daughters Holly off the event at 11 am. Call Gary York, Gnann-Brody Griffis, Gracie Jewell, Hand-Haley McCoy, Hunter Roberts, Kelsey and Jasmine Lambert served Kirkland at 904-501-7481 for Walker, Payne-Joey Bolt, Eli Bowles, Cyanne Carey, Amber Faulk, Shi Godwin, Lucas as official “welcomers” to the additional information. Jurovschi, Bradley Kirby, River Neri, Taiven Rhoden, Taylor Strayer, Alek Tsaregorodtsev, groom. Receives ‘Spirit’ award Rhoden-William Richardson, Shivers-Jayston Brown, Lexey Dopson, Shope-Destiny Knight, Wendel-Hailey Poturich, Katie Small, White-Clayton Chancey, Kason Jewell, Following a honeymoon in Jennifer Haas, assistant warden at Baker Correctional (left) was presented recently Natalie Mobley, Caleb South Tellico Plains, TN, the couple with the “Spirit of Rosie” award by the Women’s Center of Jacksonville. Ms. Haas is will reside in Macclenny. Check it out... a member of the Baker Sexual Assault Response Team. The award is named after Honor Roll - 2nd Nine Weeks bakercountypress.com a fictional character during WWII who symbolized working women, and was pre- FIRST GRADE: Church-Chason Davis, Brayden Holloway, William Simpson, Lindsey sented at the organization’s Equal Pay Day luncheon. Williams, Re’Yuanna Williams, Conner-Bryson Horne, Hunter Roundtree, Matthew Turner, Isaac Davis, Lucy Taylor, Crews-Cayden Sands, Austin Street, Driggers-Elizabeth Barton, Dantwan Larry, Olivia Lucas-Delp, Savannah Montean, Ke’nais Williams, Mallard-Ey’onni Ellis, Journey Green, Tommy Harrell, Landen Kinard, McDonald-Haley Combs, Trenton Holland, Jordan Jarrell, Joe Levister, Angelina Lugo-Maldonado, Katelyn Rhoden, Emily Shupe, Murphy- Michael Christopher, Renshaw-Aliyah Chauncey, Tristan Chessman, Nevaeh Jackson, Michael Maxam, Sheridan-Jameson Bourkney, David Kinley, Trimm- Kiley Cushman, Bradley Dodd, Travis Finley, Hanna Hodges, Whitehead-Caedan Crain, Brett Easter, Breanna Swindell, Wilson-Skylar Brumell, Emma Combs, Kyra Edwards, A’zarriah Harper, Tyler Higginbotham, Rylan Rothfeldt, Dakota Wilburn. SECOND GRADE: Beck-Katelin Bursed, Nevaeh Carter, L. J. Edwards, Mariah Green, A. Davis-Seth Carson, Michael Crews, Gracelyn Long, Kayla Norman, Mikenzie O’Hara, Sarah Patterson, Devin Powers, Jacob Wilkerson, K. Davis-Leah Arnold, Jared Fryer, Dalton Harvey, Shane Oralls, Dillian Ruise, Gerraldo Williams, Elledge-Daniel Chavis, Kensey Eldridge, Gabe Lawler, Shylynn York, Gonzalez-Makenzie Adams, Sade Peterson, Trace Prevatt, Allison Stewart, Hurst-McKenzie Abbott, Brenton Barton, Leo Cottrell, Tucker Crews, Seth Harvey, Kaelin Kuester, Gloria Maldonado, Tucker Stafford, Jacobs-Karson Combs, Caleb Craig, Trenton Hodges, Jesse Martin, Gabriel Oca, Sara Worsham, James- Benjamin Bridges, Alexis Clayton, Wynsday Manucy, Ryan Murphy, Catelynn Sands, Kylie Stewart, Nunn-Samuel Croft, Marsavya Ford, Humberto Maldonado, Juerron Northington, Timothy Penrod, Haylie Crawford, Schaper-Autum Lingfelt, Marley Lucas, Kayla Mitchell, Iona Fish Whitley Mobley, Dawson Norman, Garrett Paul, Ivy Tisdale, Richard Brown, Stafford- Autumn Dillman, Katelyn Dobbs, Sarah Dopson, Anna Green, Will Griffis, Daniel Raegan. United Christian Academy THIRD GRADE: Binn-Haydeen Crow, Garison Fish, Ella French, Jaylin Maiden, Birthday fete Houston Noles, Amber Phillips, Malorie Pippins, Dowling-Alejandro Garcia, Makenna 590 N. 7th St. Payne, Shayla Stewart, Gnann-Trenton Armstrong, Emma Mobley, Gray-Reeanna Green, Family and friends are in- Sharica Jackson, Bagheera Jones, Kaylee Jordan, McKenzie Lowery, Mykayla Morgan, vited to celebrate the 80th Amarion Ruise, Pearl Wilburn, Griffis-Ethan Crawford, Zack Davis, Aubrey Fuller, Haley Macclenny Maxwell, Hand-Dallas Burden, Ronald Cummings, Kyra Davis, Markus Givens, Lucas Long, birthday of Iona Fish of Glen Chloe Luper, Randie Robinson, Payne-Don Cox, Savannah Gulley, Gabriel Hedge, Kaden St. Mary on Saturday, April 259-1199 Sigers, Avery Timbs, Noah Underwood, Rhoden-Shanyah Hudnall, Caitlin Hulett, Jason 26. Rhoden, Tereana Robinson, Shivers-Christopher Cregg, Gracie Norman, John Van Vactor, The celebration begins at Shope-Emmalee Dugger, Zachary Harvey, Karlie Hathcox, Tristan Pendleton, Caden noon with a lunch courtesy Shumate, Trevorisse Thomas, Wendel-George Barton, Kolton Branch, Bryleigh Brantley, Training, Lily Conner, Dalton Griffis, Jesse Hobbs, Richie Lingefelt, Bryanna Luper, Derrick Major, of the First Baptist Church of Harrison Muncy, Jordan Tucker, White-Tana Brooke Barton, Bailee Conti, Daniel Young Cuyler. educating & discipling today MACCLENNY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Principal’s List - 3rd Nine Weeks for tomorrow’s

FIRST GRADE: Ethen Andrews, Benjamin Archer, Tristan Bailey, Chelsey Barber, Madison Blankenship, Jack Brown, Zoey Brown, Maddie leaders. Bryant, Braxton Burnsed, Rebecca Busbee, Rachel Butt, Angelina Cabral, Bethany Canaday, Jackson Carver, Mahaley Combs, Kale Crews, Michael Curry, Kristian Denton, Leila Destin, Christopher Dugan, Garrett Dugger, Hannah Folsom, Jaeceiri Folston, Luke Gibson, De’Aisa Glover, Emma Goff, Gracie Gourn, Isabella Gray, Kloi Harnage, Ryan Harrell, Sean Harrell, Khale Harris, Hudson Helms, Shelby Hodges, Brea Hodges, Ian Holtom, Zariyah Hope, Andrew Hunt, Harper Johnson, Riley Katsikas, Kaylee Keen, Elizabeth Kennedy, Tucker Kennedy, Jareb NOW ENROLLING K-12 Lauramore, Jonas Lewis-Capo, Amber Lick, Ava Manalo, Ava Marlow, Peyton Martin, Camden Mosley, Cooper Mosley, Miah Nicely, Avery th Nipper, Annistyn Olive, DeAnna Paige, Siya Patel, Abby Porter, Cole Prevatt, Landry Ravelo, Ty Rewis, Caroline Rhoden, Karis Richardson, United Christian Academy in our 17 year Kaegan Roberts, Teagan Rosamonda, Cooper Sands, Aubrey Santiago, Ethan Sanville, Lilly Sapp, Madison Satterwhite, Kaylee Sears, Landen Simpkins, Hollie Smith, Luka Soles, Yasmirah Spatcher, Mylee Stephens, Reese Taylor, Trenton Taylor, Blaine Thomas, Harmoni • Featuring A.C.E. curriculum & dedicated A.C.E. certifi ed teachers Tolliver, Peyton Tubberville, Jonathan Walker, Rylee Walker, Kayla Wallace, Kameron Weeks, Avery Wilkerson, Hailey Williams, Jospeh • Quality K-12 Education with a state-of-the-art computer lab and opportunities Williams, Chloe Woods, Rylee Yonn. SECOND GRADE: Colson Altman, Kai Bishop, Kira Bishop, Justin Broome, EJ Carrasco, Gage Catling, Ava Charboneau, Elle Charboneau, in Music, Drama, Photography & More Stone Chauncey, Michael Collett, Jessie Collett, Dakota Conaway-Ellis, Eden Crews, Brooklyn Davis, Luke Hodges, Hunter Johns, Maleah Jones, Camdyn Jowers, Bryce Kazmierczak, Joseph Keen, Wyatt Kittrell, Aubrey Kruetz, Jessalyn Lauramore, Gabriel McDonald, Cameron • Participate in public school athletic programs for grades 6th-12th Newmans, Briar Noles, Jordyn Parker, Dhruv Patel, Leliani Perry, Cohen Potts, Jae’veon Reed, Morgan Register, Abbie Rhoden, Hunter Rhoden, Charlotte Robinson, Gadge Romo, Taylor Shealey, Kara Starling, Kyleigh Taylor, Natalie Taylor, Breanna Taylor, Kirsten Thomas, • Accepts McKay (ESE & I.E.P) Scholarship students, Cooper Thompson, Regan Thrush, Presley Turner, Brayden Wallace, Kellen Williams. newly approved Matrix #504 students and ‘Step up for Students’ Scholarships THIRD GRADE: Olivia Barber, Payton Barnes, Lydia Barrios, Madison Blackwood, Andrew Bonds, John Brown, Isabella Cabral, Julia Cain, Brooke Clevenger, Taylor Clevenger, Madison Colbert, Rayleigh Combs, Kyle Danko, Lucas Davis, Jackson Dugger, Lauryn Hodges, Lonna • Uniform policy for students Hodges, Pacey Holtom, Emma Hunt, Emaleigh Jensen, Ashton Johnson, Gideon Jordan, Terry Kier, Kayana Kinney, Lawson Lloyd, Jacob Miller, Adyson Morgan, Emily Myers, Milton Oralls, Raechyl Owens, Kailynn Pembleton, Jai’la Reed, Mason Rhoden, Elizabeth Robinson, • Dual enrollment in partnership with Florida Gateway College Morgan Ruis, Bailey Thomas, Nick Venturelli, Ty Walker, Ashley Williams • Weekly dynamic life-changing chapel services Honor Roll - 2nd Nine Weeks FIRST GRADE: Heather Anderson, Logan Arnold, Noah Behm, Sondra Belford, Addie Bliss, Carson Boyles, Chloe Burks, Ryland ‘Step up for Students’ Scholarships available now at stepupforstudents.org Castleberry, Dallas Collins, Parker Combs, Tucker Crawford, Madison Crews, Georgia Crews, Clarence Daniels, Kristen Darras, Aubrey Darras, Madison Doyal, Olivia Dunn, Grant Filosi, Trip Finley, Christopher Fraze, Tyler Gainey, Kierstyn Gray, Shealynn Gray, Garrett Guernsey, Abe for new and renewing students. Limited availability. Most families qualify! Harvey, Jace Harvey, Hannah Hefty, Kemarian Henderson, Kelan Hendricks, Jackson Hodges, Kaylin Hunter, Makenzie Hunter, Emma Ingles, Jakaleb Jackson, Layton Jackson, Dalton Johnson, Walker Jordan, Kelton Kaeck, Ja’naya Kier, William Lin, Jack Lin, Carrigan McCook, Brianna McDonald, Madyson McFarlin, AJ Millhorn, Samantha Moring, Taylor Nielsen, Delaina Parker-Keith, Akshar Patel, Dylan Pembleton, Wyatt Affordable tuition with a monthly payment plan. Pickett, Paige Pickett, Ethan Rafuse, Alec Rhoden, Riley Rhoden, Kayla Rourke, Daniel Sanville, Brooklyn Sheely, Ahmaad Sims, Kelton Smallwood, Adam Starling, Elijah Stevens, Jorden Strawder, Joseph Stronko, Jackson Stronko, Josh Swindell, Nate Thick, Chelsey Thode, Contact Pastor Mitch Rhoden for more info @ [email protected] or 305-2131 Corey Thomas, Logan Thompson, Mykell Thorpe, Kyla Wilcox, Noah Wilkes, Logan Wright. SECOND GRADE: Gavin Barton, Megan Barton, Jessica Blanchard, Donovan Bonds, Tanner Bridges, Jasmin Brown, Brynne Canaday, Lindsey Christopher, Robert Cotterman, Alyssa Croslyn, Breanna Davis, Elodie Davis, Bryce Destin, Kenyon Dolison, Ava Eddins, Kayden Force, Peyton Foreman, Matthew Fowler, Vincent Fuller, Trenton E. Griffis, Jessica Grimsley, Jonathan Haggard, Macey Harris, Mallory Hauge, Aubree Hires, Carter Hodges, Zackery Hoffman, Joy Holmes, Kallen Huckeby, Carly Johnson, Lavon Jones, Dorian Lee, Taylor Leslie, ALSO ENROLLING Nathaniel Matthews, Maverick Morgan, Savannah Morgan, Taylor Morgan, Cale Neal, Breanna O’Brien, Logan Padgett, Chapman Padgett, Beau Paulson, Hannah Peil, Jazlyn Raulerson, Miles Romines, Jayda Ross, Jonathan Samaroo, Lydia Scammacca, Kansas Sirk, Kylee Smallwood, Ava Smith, Nathen Taylor, Li’Mirra Thompson, Hunter Tripp, Hayden Turnham, Jennelle Tyler, Brianna Werba, Erryana Whitfield, Ava Willoughby. THIRD GRADE: Hailey Adams, Mariah Anderson, Loghan Baxter, Aiden Benoit, Keirsten Blackshear, Tiera Bouknight, Dawson Brantley, Colton Brogdon, Conner Broughton, Alyssa Brown, Diana Bryan, Logan Burnham, Joshua Carver, Astraya Clifton, Hailey Colbert, Clare Coleman, Matthew Combs, Jaden Combs, Andrew Courson, Krista Crews, Makayla Crews, Kyler Cribbs, Kendra Davis, Hunter Dennie, Rickey Ehrie, Izzy Evans, Gabriel Finley, Jahmel Glover, Amelia Gonzalez, Kellen Gray, Isaiah Hale, Daniel Hefty, Ieisha Henderson, Serenity Jackson, FREEVPK Christianna Johnson, Tate Johnson, Maci Jordan, Erianna Kemp, Joshua Kennedy, Jett Knabb, Brooklyn Larry, Ahmed Lateef, Heaven Lee, Eagle’s Nest School Readiness Center Olivia LeGrande, Taylor Mann, Chase Manning, Emilee McCabe, Sydni McDuffie, Payton McHenry, Pearceton Milton, Riley Mobley, Savanna Accredited by Moody, Tera Morefield, Jordan Morgan, Colton Mreen, La’Vincent Murry, Katelyn Nelson, Hunter Nordstrom, Abigail North, Hudson GOLD SEAL Padgett, Dakota Padgett, Kendall Padgett, Taylor Raiford, Austin Rash, Emaleigh Raulerson, Silas Rhoden, Jace Rhoden, Titus Richardson, ACTS, FLOCS 9:00 am - 3:30 pm VPK Kyndall Robinson, Collin Romeo, Braxton Romo, Cody Setzer, Mattisyn Shouse, Penelopi Siegfried, Meadow Simmons, Austin Smith, Caleb & SACS STANDARD Smith, Meagan Smith, Aden Starling, Nyah Summey, Abby Teague, Cody Terrell, Skylar Thick, Mandy Thomas, Marcus Thomas, Kylie Walker, 259-1199 Ryan Webb, Jara Weeks, Maddox Wilkes, Kathy Jo Williams, Iaryonna Wyche, Austin Yale. “...they shall mount up with wings as eagles...” Isaiah 40:31 The Baker County Press Page 10 OBITUARIES APRIL 17, 2014 CHURCH AND OBITUARY NOTICE INFORMATION CONTACT US Obituaries must be submitted in a timely fashion and have a local connection. 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Vertie Dugger, 88, dies on April 13th Annie Schulz, 89, dies on April 14th DINKINS NEW Community Full Gospel CONGREGATIONAL Vertie Lucille Dugger, 88, of Macclenny died Annie Lou Schulz, 89, of Starke died on April METHODIST CHURCH Church on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at St. Vincent’s Riv- 14, 2014 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab with CR 127 N. of Sanderson 12664 Mud Lake Rd. erside in Jacksonville following a long illness. her family by her side. She was born on Febru- She was born in Rentz, Georgia and resided in ary 6, 1925 in Cottondale, FL to the late Tal- Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Morning Service 11:00 am Baldwin before moving to Macclenny in 1968. madge Plair and Thelma Tool, and spent her Sunday Night Service 6:00 pm Sunday Morning 11:00 am She was a certified nursing assistant at North- younger years there before marrying the love Wed. Night Service 7:30 pm east Florida State Hospital for over 20 years. of her life, Arthur W. Schultz, on February 26, Sunday Evening 6:00 pm She was a Baptist and enjoyed crossword puz- 1963. Pastor Allen Crews Tuesday Evening 7:30 pm Assistant Pastor Timothy Alford zles and spending time with her dogs. Annie was an avid horsewoman, and for Pastor Tommy Richardson || 904-275-2949 Mrs. Dugger was preceded in death by her many years she and her husband bred thor- parents Thomas Alton and Maggie Evans Gay. oughbred and quarter horses on their farm in She is survived by daughter Virginia “Boots” Starke. She also had a love of cats, poodles, (James) Bennett of Starke; grandchildren square dancing and rock collecting. Her hus- First Baptist Donna Gail Davis and Robert S. Phillips, both Vertie Dugger band of 31 years preceded her in death, as did Annie Schulz The Road of Macclenny, and James “Gator” Phillips of son-in-law Archie Crews, two brothers and a Church Lake City; step-sons Thomas Pervis and Shelton Pervis, both of sister. to Calvary Macclenny, and Ernest Pervis Jr. of Starke; brother Gene (Betty) Mrs. Schulz is survived by children Thelma Crews and Kenneth Corner of Madison & Stoddard Gay of Newberry; numerous great and great-great-grandchildren. Yarborough; brother Abraham Plair; six grandchildren; numerous of Sanderson Glen St. Mary The funeral service will be conducted at 3 pm Wednesday, April great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. CR 229 S., Sanderson FL Rev. Tommy & Doris Anderson 16 in the chapel of Guerry Funeral Home in Macclenny, followed by A graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery in Macclenny will Sunday School � � � � � � � 10:00 am Youth Director Rebecca Lauramore interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Macclenny. Visitation will be follow at a late date. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations Sun� Morning Worship � 11:00 am Phone: 904-259-2213 one hour before the service. to V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services in Macclenny to assist with Sunday School: ...... 10:00 am funeral expenses. Sun� Evening Worship � � 6:00 pm Sunday Morning Service . . 11:00 am Wed� Eve� Bible Study � � 7:00 pm Mertie Loadholtz-Hicks dies at age 98 Sunday Evening Service . . . . 6:00 pm Funeral Friday for Jim Smith Jr., 67 Dr. Roy Vining Wednesday Night ...... 7:30 pm Mertie Mae Loadholtz Hicks, 98, of Glen St. Mary died on April 8, 2014 surrounded by her James “Jim” Millard Smith, Jr., 67, of Macclenny died on Sun- loving family. She was born August 6, 1915 in day, April 13 at his residence following a long illness. He was born Baker County to the late James Gordon Dowl- in Waycross, Georgia and resided in Hilliard and St. George, Ga. New Hope Church, Inc. Sunday ing and Ollie Sweat Dowling, pioneers of Baker before moving to Macclenny in 1977. He was a real estate sales- 23-A to Lauramore Rd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. County. Mertie was loving, compassionate and man and appraiser with Jim Smith Realty in Macclenny for over & Fairgrounds Rd. affectionately known to many both inside and 20 years until his retirement. He was a graduate of Hilliard High Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. outside of her family as “Granny.” School and Lake City Community College who wrote short stories Evening Services 5:00 p.m. She was a cook at the former Taylor School and enjoyed traveling. He was preceded in death by parents James and the head cook at Ed Fraser Memorial Hos- Millard and Dorothy Estella Louada Norman Smith. Pastor J. C. Lauramore Wednesday pital where she retired after 25 years of ser- He is survived by sisters Joandra Johnson of Jacksonville and Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. vice. She was an accomplished seamstress who Linda Moody of Skowhegan, Maine; numerous nieces and nephews welcomes all spent time making beautiful clothes for her and friends. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 pm on Fri- family and friends. She was the oldest charter Mertie Loadholtz day, April 18, in the chapel of Guerry Funeral Home in Macclenny. member of the Christian Fellowship Temple. Visitation will be one hour before service, and interment will be in In her spare time, Mertie enjoyed cooking, gardening, and farming. St. George Cemetery. CARTHAGE CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, Inc. Mertie was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband 929 W. Beaver St., Jacksonville of 55 years Roscoe E. Loadholtz and her second husband of 16 years Ira Lee Hicks; daughter Deloris Katherine Loadholtz; brother Graveside rites for Sammy Williams Drew Dowling; sisters Loy Roberts, Nettie Rodgers and Katherine (904) 354-0545 || (904) 354-0546 Brogdon. Sammy Lamar Williams, 76, of Jacksonville died on April 12, 2014. He was born on December 23, 1937 in Glen St. Mary and was She is survived by her children Dennis W. “Rabbit” Loadholtz Kenneth Peele, Jr., LFD Sr., Ollie Jeanette Crews, Wanda L. Davis, Raymond E. Loadholtz a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School Class of 1956. He was a (Venita Ann); four step-children from Ira Lee Hicks, eight grand- member of the Jacksonville Stamp Club and a retired computer C.F.S.P. children, 21 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren; technician. Mr. Williams served in the Air Force and Army National Pre-Need Counselor Guard. numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Email: [email protected] Embalmer & Notary The funeral service for Mrs. Loadholtz-Hicks was held on Sat- Survivors include his wife Roslyn Leona Brite Williams; sons urday, April 12, at 11 am at her church with pastors David Thomas Keith Lamar (Shari) Williams and Michael Anthony (Jackie) Wil- and Tim Thomas officiating. Interment was at Taylor Cemetery. liams, all of Jacksonville; sisters Paulette Livingston, Debbie (Cleve) First United Methodist Church V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services of Macclenny was in charge of Perryman and Joan (McKay) Carpenter, all of Glen St. Mary; nu- arrangements. merous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held from the graveside in Taylor oving od Cemetery at 11 am on Friday, April 18 with Pastor David Thomas of L G Ray Mangiafico, gifted BCHS athlete the Christian Fellowship Temple officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of George H. oving eople Ray Adam Mangiafico, 21, of Sanderson died Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard in L P April 8, 2014. He was born in Jacksonville on Jacksonville, where the family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on October 16, 1992 to Joseph Leonard Mangiaf- Thursday, April 17. erving ur ommunity ico and Cynthia Darlene Wilfong Mangiafico. S O CCome Join Us Ray Adam was a resident of Baker County for 93 N. 5th St. (SR228) Macclenny, Fl ~ Sunday Worship 11am the past 17 years. He was a 2011 graduate of Very grateful NARCOTICS Baker County High School where he was an All-Star athlete. His athletic achievements in- The family of Tommie Jackson expresses its sincer- ANONYMOUS clude being a member of the four-time state Meetings Tuesday & Thursday est thanks for the kindness Cremation starting at $895 champion weightlifting team, tying for first at 6:45 - 7:45 pm place in the state weightlifting individuals as a shown during the illness and Baker County Health Department senior, playing left tackle on the Baker County loss of our wife, mother and Burial Packages starting at $4,395 Wildcat football team where he was named All grandmother. For each visit, Dignifi ed Services ~ Value Pricing First Coast left tackle of the year and the inau- Ray Mangiafico kind word of concern, prayer gural first radio player award winner his senior and gift of food and flowers, Sanderson year and receiving a scholarship from the Baker County Wildcat we are grateful. Special thanks Congregational Please visit our website at Booster Club. to the First Baptist Church Ray Adam won the Strongest Man competition in Macon, Geor- of Macclenny family for its Holiness Church www.GuerryFuneralHome.net gia three weeks ago. After high school he attended Jacksonville ministry during this difficult CR 127 N., Sanderson, FL for more pricing. University where he studied sports psychology, child psychology time, and to V. Todd Ferreira Sunday School 10:00 am and computer science and also received an alumni scholarship. Ray Funeral Services and staff for Morning Worship 11:00 am Call Bill Guerry or J.D. Tyre. its expert and compassionate Adam was passionate about children, animals, going to the gym Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm handling of funeral arrange- and competing in strong man competitions. In his spare time he Wed. Evening Prayer Serv. 7:30 pm 259-2211 enjoyed judging weight lifting competitions, skeet shooting, hunt- ments. 420 E. Macclenny Ave. GUERRY ing, fishing, kayaking, canoing, and spending time with his team- Pastor: Oral E. Lyons Monuments | Final Expense Insurance FUNERAL HOME mates, especially his coaches and best friends Scott McDonald and Bobby Johns. Gospel sing He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Joseph The Baxter Community Saint Peter’s T  L’ C  Leonard Mangiafico Sr., Frank Lee Waycaster and Audrey Way- Baptist Church will host its Intersection of CR 125 & 250 in Taylor •• 259-8353 caster. Ray is survived by his parents; brother Robert (Samantha) regular third Friday night sing in the Glen Sunday school ~ 10:00 am Mangiafico of Hoschton, Georgia; sisters Miranda Mangiafico of on April 18 starting at 7 pm in Old Fort, North Carolina and April Mangiafico of Marion, North the fellowship hall. The sing ANGLICAN CHURCH Sunday service ~ 11:00 am Carolina; maternal grandparents Gerald and Marilyn Wilfong of starts immediately after the 9:00 am Sunday School Taylor; several aunts, uncles and cousins. meal. Everyone welcome. Wednesday night Bible Study ~ 6:30 pm The funeral service was held on Saturday, April 12 at 3 pm at 10:00 am Holy Eucharist Family style dinner ~ 1st Sunday of the month The Lord’s Church in Taylor with Pastor Bobby Griffin officiating. 7:00 pm Wednesday Services following service .4 mile South of I-10 on CR 125 Pastor Bobby Glen St. Mary, Florida ‘A church alive is worth the drive!’ & Faye Gri n

523 North Boulevard W. | a few blocks north of Hwy. 90 in Macclenny www.calvarybaptistmacclenny.com •• 259-4529 Thursday, April 17, 2014 The Baker County Press Page 11

In loving memory of Laverne Arline 6/27/1925-4/17/2013 Oh hum ... the Daddy, we can’t believe it has been a year since you left to work on building your junk yard in Heaven. You will for- NFL draft again ever be in our hearts. The Dead Zone. Unless you are a mega-fan A Steven King Book. who lives and breathes how Love, A Christopher Walken your team will fare on draft Roland, Judith, Carla movie. day, it’s just te- and Kim Also, where dious. we happen to It’s inter- Youth revival be right now Fat Lady esting though, The First Baptist Church in the world of ROBERT GERARD how it’s been of Cuyler and Cornerstone sports. We’re in foisted on us. Baptist Church are sponsor- the Dead Zone. Not only does ing a youth-oriented revival Baseball is just getting ESPN cover draft day, but they for three nights at Splatman starting. The NBA continues cover the NFL combines that Paintball on South Lowder to move along to the eternity led up to it. We know if we’ve in Macclenny. It begins at 6 that is the playoffs. The hock- been paying attention that o’clock each night. ey playoffs are getting started Johnny Manziel came out in With the theme “What’s soon, but not a lot of people full pads and a helmet for one Your Sight Set On?” the pro- will notice. NASCAR toils of his team workouts. gram includes food and enter- away. We know that Blake Bortles tainment as well as speakers. Golf just had its premier the UCF quarterback excelled For more information, contact event the Masters, but Bubba at the combine, but not neces- Nathan at 904-738-3305. Watson won his second green sarily at the team workouts, jacket without significant - fi and that he has a really good nal-day challengers. looking girlfriend. Prayer luncheon I have an exciting English We know that South Caro- The Macclenny Woman’s soccer season to keep me in- lina’s Jadeveon Clowney was Club will host its 33rd annual Little Women opens next week terested, but unless you’re a called spoiled and lazy by an Prayer Luncheon on Thurs- soccer head there’s not much unnamed NFL representative, day, April 17 starting at 11:30 Maci McDuffie, Kassidy Register, Hannah Nowlen, Hunter Williams and Madison Bechtel in a scene from the BCHS pro- to keep you going. possibly hurting his chances duction of Little Women, which opens next week. The play begins April 24 at 7:30 pm and will also be performed April As a result we focus on non- of being the #1 pick. am at the clubhouse on South 25-26 at 7:30 pm. There will be a matinee at 2:00 pm on April 27. 5th St. in Macclenny. events such as the lead-up to Louisville quarterback Ted- Everyone is invited to join the NFL draft later this month. dy Bridgewater’s status has in and hold our country up in The draft is really a non-event gone up and down like an el- prayer and enjoy a delicious but one with it’s own major evator. lunch. For more details, con- motion picture opening soon, We even know what a Won- tact Chaplain Cheryl Lunn at Health habits improving Draft Day starring Kevin derlick score is. You don’t? It’s 259-3666. Costner. kind of a football IQ test. Ryan I find it very interesting Fitzpatrick, the former Har- Health chief puts positive spin on stats how the draft has gone from a vard and Buffalo Bills quar- Clothing offered bunch of NFL front office suits terback, had a 48 out of 50. MIKE ANDERSON “Going from No. 57 to No. 43 in the coming years in Baker sitting around in a room to be- Manziel had a 32, the highest Sanderson Christian Re- PRESS STAFF is really impressive,” she said. County include boosting the ing a media event like the Os- among quarterbacks in this vival Center is hosting a cloth- “It shows that what we’re do- high school graduation rate, cars. We can thank ESPN for year’s draft. ing giveaway followed by an Baker County still ranks ing in the community is really which presently is 65 percent that. They publicized and pub- If I know all this stuff, it is Easter egg hunt on Saturday, near the bottom among Flor- working.” compared with a statewide licized until they convinced us clear that we need something April 19. ida’s 67 counties in terms of She said everyone was a lit- rate of 70 percent; increasing that this never-end bit of bu- to get us out of the sports The clothing distribution public health. But data indi- tle taken aback when last year’s the number of primary care reaucracy was actually inter- Dead Zone and soon, before I begins at 8 am and the egg cates that many people here report came out and showed physicians; increasing the esting. have to watch the NFL draft. hunt at 11 am. The church is are beginning to adopt new life- Baker County scored the lowest number of diabetic and other located at CR 229 and Sapp style changes that could lead to in the state - 67 - on the issue health screenings; and reduc- Rd. south of Sanderson. a healthier future for genera- of physical environment. Until ing the number of alcohol-im- tions to come. they realized why. paired driving deaths (35 per- More Baker residents are She said the surveyors took cent in Baker compared with Work day eating healthier meals, getting air samples just after a rash of 29 percent of traffic deaths There will be a mainte- more physical exercise, losing wildfires had raged through statewide). nance and grounds work day weight and breaking unhealthy and around Baker County, fill- “It’s so important to the at Turner Cemetery on April habits such as smoking, Baker ing the air with pollutants. The community that we all work on 19 at 9:00 am. For informa- County Health Department di- recent rankings, however, put this together,” Ms. Dunlavey tion call 904-275-2330. Bring rector Kerry Dunlavey said at a Baker County at No. 41, which said. “Eventually, the health your rakes! noon meeting on April 14. she said “is really great.” outcomes will get better. This Her comments came during The rankings allow com- has taken us 20 years working the monthly meeting of Healthy munities nationwide to com- on this.” Baker Inc., a non-profit organi- pare their health outcomes and Terrenia Staier, a coun- Owl Prowl zation that includes represen- the factors that lead those out- ty health department staffer Join refuge staff and vol- tatives from numerous orga- comes with other areas within who also serves on the Healthy unteers on Saturday, April nizations including the health their state. Baker task force, said the num- 19, from 7-9 pm to explore department and Baker County “This is the fifth year for the ber of people who seek help the nightlife of the Okefeno- school district. rankings,” Ms. Dunlavey said. with their diabetes already has kee Swamp. Stroll down the “I’m really happy that our “We measure how healthy Bak- shown improvement as a result Chesser Island Boardwalk at messages are getting out there,” er County is and how long we of educational programs de- sunset, and experience a true Ms. Dunlavey said. “We’re live to help make decisions in signed to increase awareness Okefenokee evening. working on doing things that cooperation with our commu- of the disease. SHARE YOUR JOY Enjoy the sights and make our health better so that nity health improvement plan.” The awareness has result- Mt. Zion N.C. sounds leading to the Owls Baker County can be a healthy She downplayed the signifi- ed in fewer diabetes-related & RECORD YOUR Roost Tower and back. Look, place to live, work and play.” cance of dropping from 60th deaths in recent years, Ms. FAMILY HISTORY! Methodist Church listen, and learn about noctur- Much of the discussion to 64th in the 2014 health out- Staier said, adding, “I feel re- Submit births, weddings & 50th+ anniversaries 121 North † 259-4461 nal creatures of the swamp. during the luncheon meeting comes ranking, saying, “That’s ally proud that we had a part in via email to [email protected] Macclenny, FL Pre-registration and a $5 fee (healthy low-calorie lasagna not a big change; it really isn’t.” that.” or at 104 S. 5th St., Macclenny are required for this program. was the entrée) centered on Advancing in the health fac- 4 week deadline on all submissions. Pastor Tim Cheshire Participants will meet at the the recently released County tors ranking from No. 53 to No. Sunday School 9:45 am Visitor Center parking lot lo- Health Rankings from the Uni- 43, which indicates healthi- cated within the east entrance versity of Wisconsin and the er personal choices are be- Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am to the refuge, 11 miles south- Robert Wood Johnson Foun- ing made, is impressive, she Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm west of Folkston. dation, which gathered health contends. Wednesday Prayer Service 7:00 pm Bring bug spray, binocu- data from counties throughout Baker County was ranked lars, water, flashlights and the United States and ranked 48th this year in the subcat- comfortable clothes and walk- them. egory of “health behaviors,” ing shoes. This event is subject The “health factors” in the which was a significant im- to cancellation in the event report relate to such things as provement from 65th in 2010, SUNDAY, APRIL 20 of inclement weather. Refuge behavioral and lifestyle issues, 64th in 2011, 65th in 2012 and Baxter Community Baptist Church entrance fees are not required access to medical care, educa- 64th in 2013. The new number after 4 pm. For more informa- tion, household incomes, teen means increasing numbers of Sunrise Service 7 am | Breakfast following tion, or to register, contact the births, STD rates and envi- residents have stopped harmful Sunday School 9 am | Morning Service 10 am Jesus answered, "Verily, verily I Visitor Center at 912- 496- ronmental factors like water habits like smoking and started say unto thee, except a man be 7836, open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 and air pollution and housing exercising regularly and eating Easter egg hunt immediately born of water and of the Spirit, he healthier. p.m. daily. problems. following morning service. cannot enter into the kingdom of Baker County placed 43rd But obesity remains a major out of Florida’s 67 counties, problem, with 37 percent of the 25736 CR 127, Baxter God." John 3:5 Advertising Deadline which was up from 53rd last adult population is classified as Monday year and 57th in 2010 when the obese compared with 26 per- rankings began. Ms. Dunlavey cent statewide. 5:00 pm said the gain was no small feat. Other factors health au- NO EXCEPTIONS! thorities hope to improve upon ‘Behold the Lamb’ Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church Easter Play Friday, April 18 7:00 pm Saturday, April 19 7:00 pm Sunday, April 20 10:30 am From Hwy 90 - turn North at caution light in Sanderson, go two blocks From I-10 – Take Sanderson exit #327, go north, continue north at caution light, go two blocks - Church is on the right Everyone is invited The Baker County Press Page 12 SPORTS APRIL 17, 2014 SPORTS NOTICE SUBMISSIONS CONTACT US We welcome your sports submissions for youth league, traveling league or individual athletic achievements. By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our office located at The paper reserves the right to publish submissions. It is requested that all news items be typed or emailed to 104 S. Fifth Street, Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063 insure accuracy in print. Online at www.bakercountypress.com or email [email protected] Holton is choice for volleyball JON SHUMAKE SPORTS EDITOR [email protected]

Former Baker County High School sports standout Ashley Holton was named as Heather Sulkowski’s replacement as the school’s new volleyball coach on April 15. Ms. Holton graduated from BCHS in 2010 after playing on the softball and volleyball in all Purchase this photo at www.bakercountypress.com Photo by Jim McGauley four years of her high school ca- This bunt by Jennifer Hodges pushed home two runs against Trinity. reer. She helped lead the soft- ball team to the state Final Four in 2008 and was a part of the district championship teams Cats enter districts at 20-3 in 2008 and 2009. She was se- lected to the All-State softball JON SHUMAKE team during those two years, SPORTS EDITOR too. [email protected] She continued her success at Purchase this photo at www.bakercountypress.com Photo by Debbie Pelham the collegiate level on an athlet- The Lady Cats split their last Clayt Smith rips a double in the championship game. ic scholarship at Santa Fe. She two games of the regular sea- transferred to the University of son games to close out the year North Florida after receiving with a 20-3 overall record as her AA degree, where she start- they prepare for another run at MS Bobcats clinch ed every game in the middle of the District 3-5A crown. the infield for the Lady Osprey The team made senior night softball team and helped the a memorable one for the girls team become the Atlantic Sun playing in their final regular the conference title season champions in 2013. season home game of their ca- reers with a 5-2 come-from-be- From page 1 Ms. Holton is currently fin- ishing up her degree in sports hind win over Trinity on April The game was delayed for management and plans to 10. about 10 minutes in the top graduate in the fall. After trailing 2-1 for the of the fourth inning as pitch- majority of the game, the girls er Preston Sutton cut himself strung together a four-run two- sliding into home in the bot- out rally in the bottom of the tom of the previous inning. The BCHS alum sixth inning to take the lead umpire made him change uni- for their 20th win of the sea- forms because of the amount basketball son. Ashton Alford and Delicia of blood that was staining his Washington took advantage of Purchase this photo at www.bakercountypress.com Photo by Jud Johnson The second annual BCHS usual one. a throwing error on a bunt by Mackenzie Wingard throws for the out at first. alumni basketball game, The injury didn’t hinder Jennifer Hodges and crossed which has been expanded to selves back into the game. to end the game. Sutton’s performance on the home to give the Lady Cats a accommodate more interest The Lady Warriors took a Now, the Lady Cats turn mound as he only gave up two 3-2 lead. Kylie Holton extended from former players who want 5-0 lead after a two-run home their attention to capturing hits in the game. The cut only the team’s lead during the next to participate, is set for April run in the bottom of the sixth their fourth straight district fired the pitcher up more than at bat with a two-run home run 18 and 19 at 6 pm. inning to take full control of the championship at the District he already was, coach Turner for her sixth long ball of the Entry is $5 and will benefit game. Baker County tried to 3-5A tournament at Bishop said, year. school basketball programs. rally back in the top of the sev- Kenny. The girls are scheduled “Obviously, Preston has to Pitcher Mackenzie Wingard The games pit players from enth with RBIs from Washing- to play Terry Parker on April 16. get a lot of credit for pitching allowed only three hits during the 1990s against those from ton and Hodges. Hodges also If Baker County wins, the team the way he did,” he said. “To the game and struck out seven the 2000s. The girls will face scored on an error to bring the will advance to face the winner go out there as an eighth grad- Lady Conquerors, including off on Friday the 18th while Lady Cats within two. of the game between Paxon and er in the championship game, recording her 100th strike out Photo by Debbie Pelham the boys will play three games The five-run deficit proved Bishop Kenny in the champion- it doesn’t get any better than Preston Sutton leaps for the catch. this season in the first inning. the next day. too much for the girls to over- ship game on April 17. that. I was super happy for all Baker County hit the ball The first two guys’ games come as Holton grounded out our guys, but I was definitely onship game with a spectacu- well all game but struggled to will be played so that the top proud of Preston and the way lar catch in the outfield for the produce runs until late in the players from each generation he pitched.” final out of the game. The ball game. The girls out hit Trinity can be selected for the third- The Bobcats took the lead was initially hit over his head, 12 to three, but they left six run- PUBLIC HEARING game finale. Pursuant to an application submitted by Thomas and Mary Going, to be grant- in the bottom of the fourth in- but he raced back to the fence ners stranded on base in scor- “We got a lot of feedback ed a Special Exception on property located in Section 16 2S 21 0107 0000 0350, ning after falling one run down and was able to catch it to end ing position through the first last year and a lot more people on Cedar Creek Farms Road containing approximately 7.08 acres in Baker in the top of the frame. Clayt the game. five innings. wanted to participate,” said County, FL., the Baker County Land Planning Agency, will consider the re- Smith connected with an RBI While the boys celebrated Following the exciting win event organizer and Wildcat quest at a public hearing scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 7:01 p.m. double to score Wade Johnson their conference title win, the against Trinity, the Lady Cats alum Marcel Thomas. in the County Commissioners chambers of the Administration Building, 55 to tie the game at 1-all. Colby Lady Bobcats fell just short in dropped their final game of the For more information, e- North Third St., Macclenny, FL. On the date above mentioned, all interested Kennedy drove home Smith their quest for a third consecu- regular when they fell 5-3 at parties may appear and be heard with respect to the Special Exception request. mail Mr. Thomas at blocktho- on a ground out to send the go- tive conference crown when West Nassau on April 11. Un- The purpose of the Special Exception is to allow for a Family Lot Division on [email protected] ahead run across home to take they lost a close 6-3 contest at like the previous night’s game, a platted subdivision lot. Written comments for or against the Special Excep- the final 2-1 lead. Lake City. the girls couldn’t put together a tion may be sent to Baker County Planning Department, 81 North Third St., Kennedy sealed the B-Cats The girls led 3-2 until Lake late-inning surge to pull them- Macclenny, FL 32063. Faxed comments may be sent to (904)259-5057. Copies championship win with an in- City put together a four-run of the Special Exception may be inspected by any member of the public in the credible circus catch in shallow fifth inning to put the game Planning Department, address stated above. According to the Americans with right field for the final out of the away. Coach Angela Lauramore Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to game. said her team hit well through- www.bakercountypress.com participate in this proceeding should contact the Administration Department With the title win, the boys out the game, but the squad at (904) 259-5123 at least 48 hours prior to the time of the hearing. ended their season on a 10- couldn’t get the timely hits to game winning streak to finish drive runs across home. the year 10-2. Coach Turner Despite not making it to the Anderson Quality ROOFING said it was amazing how the championship game, the head LLC Hugh D. Fish, Jr. J.D. team grew together in the pro- coach said she was happy with gram’s second year after get- the way her team played en Metal Reroofs & Roof Repairs ting off to a rough start. route to the 8-5 final record. Shingle Reroofs & Repairs Serving “I’m on cloud nine after “Overall, we had a good Your hometown contractor! watching all our guys play all year,” coach Lauramore said. Baker County LICENSED & year and grow together as a “We were just one game way FREE ESTIMATES 259-3300 for over 35 years team,” he said. “It’s especial- from making it to the champi- LIC.#CCC1330274 IN GOD WE INSURED ly good for the guys who were onship game.” TRUST. LIC.#CBC1259558 here last year. I was leaning on specializing in... them heavy to set the trend for the new guys. It was good to see them rise up to the challenge.” Real Estate To get to the championship game, the team went on the road and defeated Lake City 7-2 Family Law on April 9. Caleb Scott blasted a two-run home run in the fifth inning. Johnson and Kennedy also added two hits apiece. Personal Injury Jordan Vanvactor secured the team’s place in the champi-

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2013 CA 000107

VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., a Tennessee corporation authorized to transact busi- ness in Florida Legal Notices Plaintiff, vs. RICHARD LEE GREEN A/K/A RICHARD L. GREEN, **OFICIAL** INVITATION TO BID Miracle Automotive & Truck Service Center Inc. et al., AVISO DE ELECCIONES GENERALES 10510 Duval Lane SITE PREPARATION FOR BAKER COUNTY Macclenny, FL 32063 Defendants. Yo, Ken Detzner, Secretario de Estado del Estado de TRANSPORTATION CENTER ______/ la Florida, por el presente notifico que se llevarán Notice of Public Sale: Miracle Automotive & Truck a cabo ELECCIONES GENERALES en el Condado The Baker County Board of Commissioners is Service Center Inc. gives Notice of Foreclosure of NOTICE OF ACTION de BAKER, Estado de la Florida, el día CUATRO de accepting sealed bids for the site preparation of the Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on May 9, NOVIEMBRE de 2014 d. C., para determinar la ocu- Baker County Transportation Center. Bids will be 2014, 12:00 pm at 10510 Duval Lane, Macclenny, TO: PAUL A. HOPKINS A/K/A PAUL ALLEN HOPKINS pación o la retención de los siguientes cargos: accepted until 3:00pm on April 25, 2014. Bid FL 32063, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Last Known Address: 9598 HOPKINS RD., prices will be held for 90 days. Florida Statutes. Miracle Automotive & Truck Service GLEN ST., MARY, FL 32040 Representante ante el Congreso: distrito 4 Center Inc. reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids. You are notified that an action to foreclose a Gabinete de la Florida - Gobernador The project located on the vacant 10 acre site located at Willis Hodges Rd. and Buck Starling Rd. 2000 Ford mortgage on the following property BAKER County: Gabinete de la Florida - Vicegobernador Work includes, but is not necessarily limited to: Vin# 1FAFP55U2YA262547 1997 Oldsmobile A part of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section Gabinete de la Florida - Procurador General clearing and grubbing; earth and rock excavation; formation of subgrade; formation of drainage Vin# 1G3WH12M3VF314965 3, Township 3 South, Range 21 East, more Gabinete de la Florida - Funcionario Principal de swales; grading; compacting; loaming and seeding; 2009 Nissan particularly described as follows: Finanzas erosion and sediment control measures; Vin# 1N4AL21E89N511012 Commence at the Southeast corner of Gabinete de la Florida - Comisionado de Agricultura construction layout; and maintenance and 2005 Hyundai protection of on-site traffic. said NW ¼ of the SW ¼ and run North 02 Representante Estatal: distrito 10 Vin# KMHCG35C05U340676 degrees 36 minutes 28 seconds East, Tribunal de Apelaciones del 1.er Distrito: retención Bids are to be submitted to the Baker County Board 4/17c along the East line thereof, 241.39 feet; de 6 jueces of Commissioners, 55 N. 3rd St, Macclenny, FL thence North 86 degrees 16 minutes 33 32063 on or before the aforementioned date and seconds West, 655.33 feet to the Point of Juez del Circuito, 8.º Circuito Judicial: grupos 1, 7, Beginning; thence continue 401.00 feet to 11 y 13 time. Submittals should be marked “Baker County IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND Transportation Center - Site Preparation Bid” on the JUDICIAL CIRCUIT the East right of way line of Hopkins Junta Escolar: distritos 2, 3 y 4 outside of the proposal. Late bids will not be IN AND FOR LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA Road; thence South 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds West, along said Comisionado del Condado: distritos 2 y 4 accepted or opened. Bids will be opened publicly on CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014 CA 000548 April 28, 2014 at 9:00am in the Baker County right of way line, 31.55 feet to a point of Pictured above is the Baker Naturals. Back row is Assistant Coach Brad Stone, Distrito de Conservación de Tierra y Agua de Baker: Administration Building conference room at 55 N. 3rd VALIDATION OF NOT TO EXCEED curve of a curve to the left having a Head Coach Jarrell Rodgers, Assistant Coach Hunter Bell, (middle row) Harri- grupos 2, 4 y 5 St, Macclenny, FL 32063. $2,000,000,000 FLORIDA DEVELOPMENT radius of 25.00 feet, an included angle of son Muncy, Landen Hickman, Colton Avera, Ethan Wilford, Jase Knabb, (front 4/3, 4/17c FINANCE CORP-ORATION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 70 degrees 31 minutes 44 seconds; row) Walker Avera, Jordan Rhoden, Jamil Jones, Brady Chauncey. Bidding documents in the form of electronic files in REVENUE BONDS (FLORIDA HERO PROGRAM), thence Southwesterly along the arc of **OFFICIAL** said curve, for an arc distance of 30.77 NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION .pdf format will be available at www.bakercountyfl. VARIOUS SERIES org/transportationcenter. No printed copies will be feet to a point of reverse curve; thence Southerly and Westerly along the arc of a I, Ken Detzner, Secretary of State of the State of Flor- provided. FLORIDA DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION, a public body corporate and politic, curve to the right whose radius is 50.00 ida, do hereby give notice that a GENERAL ELECTION feet, included angle of 250 degrees 31 will be held in BAKER County, State of Florida, on the All questions concerning the project shall be submitted in writing to CJ Thompson, County Plaintiff, minutes 44 seconds for an arc distance of FOURTH day of NOVEMBER, 2014, A.D., to fill or retain 218.63 feet; thence South 01 degrees 12 the following offices: Manager at [email protected] or 55 vs. Second place finishes rd minutes 48 seconds West, 159.50 feet to N. 3 St, Macclenny, FL 32063, and to be given the South line of the said NW ¼ of SW ¼; Representative in Congress: District 4 consideration must be received at least seven (7) THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AND ALL OF THE SEVERAL Two Baker County travel and under baseball team came days prior to the submittal date. All questions and PROPERTY OWNERS, TAXPAYERS AND CITIZENS OF thence South 87 degrees 26 minutes 25 Florida Cabinet - Governor responses will be posted online. THE STATE OF FLORIDA, INCLUDING NONRESIDENTS seconds East, 444.00 feet; thence North ball teams finished in sec- in second out of eight teams 02 degrees 43 minutes 54 seconds East, Florida Cabinet - Lieutenant Governor OWNING PROPERTY OR SUBJECT TO TAXATION ond place in their respective at the USSSA Got Game III The Baker County Board of Commissioners reserves THEREIN AND ALL OTHERS HAVING OR CLAIMING 254.70 feet to the point of beginning, Florida Cabinet - Attorney General tournaments held in Daytona tournament at Bethune Cook- the right to reject any and all bids, to waive ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY TO BE Baker County, Florida. Florida Cabinet - Chief Financial Officer informalities and irregularities in bidding, and to AFFECTED BY THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS HEREIN DESCRIBED, OR TO BE AFFECTED IN ANY Also Together with and Subject to a 50 Beach over the weekend of man. The team received the Florida Cabinet - Commissioner of Agriculture accept bids which are considered to be in the best interest of the County. WAY THEREBY, foot easement for ingress and egress, 25 April 12 and 13. No. 1 seed in Sunday’s bracket State Representative: District 10 feet on each side of the following 4/17-24c described centerline: Commence at the The Baker Naturals 10 and play after pool play the previ- First District Court of Appeal: Retention of Six Judges Defendants. ______/ North line of the SW ¼ of Section 3, under baseball team quali- ous day and advanced to the Circuit Judge, Eighth Judicial Circuit: Groups 1, 7, 11 INVITATION TO BID Township 3 South, Range 21 East, and the BAKER COUNTY and 13 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Westerly right of way line of State Road fied for July’s United States championship game by beat- TRANSPORTATION CENTER CONSTRUCTION School Board: District 2, 3 and 4 No. 123; thence run South 03 degrees 01 Specialty Sports Association ing Ocala’s Carrigan Coyotes TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA, THROUGH THE minutes 18 seconds West along said County Commissioner: Districts 2 and 4 The Baker County Board of Commissioners is STATE ATTORNEY FOR THE SECOND Westerly right of way line, a distance of Global World Series in Clear- 8-0. accepting sealed bids for the construction of the Baker Soil and Water Conservation District: Groups JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, AND 235 feet to the centerline of said 50 foot Baker County Transportation Center. Bids will be water by being the runner-up The Titans ultimately fell 2, 4 and 5 THROUGH THE STATE ATTORNEY FOR EACH easement for ingress and egress and the accepted until 3:00pm on May 2, 2014. Bid prices JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN WHICH A LOCAL point of beginning; thence run North 87 in the Global World Series 14-9 in the title game to the 4/3, 4/17c will be held for 90 days. GOVERNMENT WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTION degrees 35 minutes 19 seconds West, a Qualifier for 10 and Under Southern Insanity of Savan- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL HAS ENTERED INTO AN INTERLOCAL distance of 554.70 feet; thence run North The project located on the vacant 10 acre site CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA AGREEMENT, AND TO THE TAXPAYERS, 87 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds West, USSSA Baseball. nah, Ga., after giving up the located at Willis Hodges Rd. and Buck Starling Rd. It CASE NO. 022011CA000016CAAXMX PROPERTY OWNERS AND CITIZENS OF LEON a distance of 1713.08 feet; thence South will consist of construction of an approximately The Baker County Titans 9 lead in the fifth inning. COUNTY, FLORIDA AND OF EACH OF THESE 28 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds West, 10,000 s.f. administration building, a two bay HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WHICH HAS ENTERED a distance of 378.91 feet; thence South 01 maintenance garage, bus wash rack and refueling TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, degree 12 minutes 48 seconds West, a station. The site preparation is a separate contract EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-OP1, ASSET INCLUDING NON-RESIDENTS OWNING distance of 455.69 feet to the point of and collaboration with the selected contractor will BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, PROPERTY OR SUBJECT TO TAXATION termination of said easement. be required. THEREIN, AND ALL OTHERS HAVING OR Plaintiff, CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN And Subject to: a drainage easement Bids are to be submitted to the Baker County Board PROPERTY TO BE AFFECTED BY THE BONDS across the West 20 feet of the South 120 of Commissioners, 55 N. 3rd St, Macclenny, FL vs. HEREIN DESCRIBED, OR TO BE AFFECTED IN feet of the above described property, and 32063 on or before the aforementioned date and ANY WAY THEREBY: a natural drainage area that runs through CHRISTINE A. WILSON, ET AL. time. Submittals should be marked “Baker County the Easterly most section at the rear of Transportation Center - Construction Bid” on the You and each of you are hereby required to said property, Parcel 14A, that occupies outside of the proposal. Late bids will not be Defendants appear on Wednesday, the 11th day of June, 2014, an area 50 feet wide along the North accepted or opened. Bids will be opened publicly on ______/ at 9:30 o’clock a.m. (EST), before the Circuit Court property line and expands Southward to May 5, 2014 at 9:00am in the Baker County for the Second Judicial Circuit, in and for Leon 150 feet along the South property line. Administration Building conference room at 55 N. 3rd RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE County, Florida, in Room 365-B, at the Leon County Mortgagor understands and agrees that St, Macclenny, FL 32063. Courthouse located at 301 South Monroe Street, no structure shall be erected in these NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Tallahassee, Florida 32301, and to show cause why drainage areas nor no fill added that Bidding documents in the form of electronic files in Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 30, 2013, and the Complaint for Validation filed in this action would restrict that flow of drainage water. .pdf format will be available at www.bakercountyfl. entered in Case No. 022011CA000016CAAXMX, of should not be granted, and the Bonds herein org/transportationcenter. No printed copies will be the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and described and the proceedings authorizing the Also Subject to: The owners (current or provided. for BAKER County, Florida. HSBC BANK USA, issuance thereof validated and confirmed, said future) of Parcel 14B, situated due East, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE Bonds being designated “Not Exceeding adjoining said Parcel 14A, shall have a 20 All questions concerning the project shall be SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, $2,000,000,000 Florida Development Finance foot right of way from Hopkins Road submitted in writing to CJ Thompson, County SERIES 2006-OP1, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH Corporation Special Assessment Revenue Bonds along the Northern boundary line as is Manager at [email protected] or 55 CERTIFICATES (hereafter “Plaintiff”), is Plaintiff and (Florida Hero Program), Various Series,” a more identified by the current roadbed leading N. 3rd St, Macclenny, FL 32063, and to be given CHRISTINE A. WILSON; PRESTON WILSON; SHARON particular description of said Bonds being contained to said Parcel 14B, for the purpose of consideration must be received at least seven (7) G. CUNNINGHAM A/K/A SHARON RUTH A/K/A in the Complaint for Validation filed in this action. ingress and egress (from WD in Official SHARON KORDEK; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SHARON days prior to the submittal date. All questions and Records Book 1998, Page 5383), which is responses will be posted online. G. CUNNINGHAM A/K/A SHARON RUTH A/K/A This Order to Show Cause shall be published in now described in Instrument Number SHARON KORDEK UNKNOWN TENANT IN the manner required by Section 75.06, Florida 200400001523 as a perpetual non- The Baker County Board of Commissioners reserves POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; SAND Statutes, as amended, in a newspaper published exclusive right to use easement for the right to reject any and all bids, to waive CANYON CORPORATION F/K/A OPTION ONE and of general circulation in Leon County, Florida, ingress and egress and described as: a informalities and irregularities in bidding, and to MORTGAGE CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA and within the boundaries of each local government 20 foot easement for ingress and egress accept bids which are considered to be in the best CORPORATION; HUNTERS RIDGE PROPERTY which has entered into an interlocal agreement with being a part of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 interest of the County. OWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC., are defendants. I will the Plaintiff, a listing of which is attached to the of Section 3, Township 3 South, Range 21 sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the 4/17-5/1c Complaint for Validation filed in this action. Such East, more particularly described as Members of the Titan 9-U team: (front, l-r) Luke Davis, Kale Gibson, EAST DOOR of the Courthouse; 339 East Macclenny publication shall consist of once each week for two follows: Commence at the Southeast Avenue, 1st Floor, Macclenny , at 11:00 a.m., on the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL corner of said NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 and Nick Venturelli, Tucker Kennedy, Brody Griffis, (middle) Titus Richard- CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR consecutive weeks prior to the date of the hearing 10th day of JUNE, 2014, the following described set forth in the preceding paragraph, the first run North 02 degrees 36 minutes 28 son, Jacob Miller, Ashton Johnson, Trannen McCray, Ty Walker, (back) property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA seconds East, along the East line thereof, CIVIL DIVISION publication to be at least twenty (20) days prior to said date. 241.39 feet; thence North 86 degrees 16 coaches Bryan Richardson, Chad Walker, Kyle Davis and Adam Hol- LOT 17, HUNTERS RIDGE AT GLEN CASE NO. 13000117CAMXAX minutes 33 seconds West, 1056.33 feet to land. PLANTATION, ACCORDING TO PLAT the East right of way line of Hopkins BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. DONE AND ORDERED at Leon County, Florida, this THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, 20th day of March, 2014. Road; thence South 01 degrees 12 PAGE 74 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF minutes 48 seconds West, along said East Plaintiff, BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. /s/ John Cooper right of way line, a distance of 2.36 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence South 86 vs. Judge of the Circuit Court of the Second If you are a person with a disability who needs any Judicial Circuit, in and for Leon County, degrees 15 minutes 51 seconds East, accommodation in order to participate in this Florida 249.93 feet to the Point of Curve of a proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to TINA L. JOHNS; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF TINA L. curve concave to the Southwest and Wildcats qualify for JOHNS; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF 4/17-24c the provision of certain assistance. Persons with a having a radius of 510.27 feet and a disability who need any accommodation in order to THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; central angle of 17 degrees 16 minutes 49 participate should call Jan Phillips, ADA seconds; thence along the arc of said Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. Defendants. curve an arc distance of 153.99 feet; said University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) ______/ Check it out... curve being subtended by a chord having nine regional events 337-6237 within two (2) working days of your a bearing of South 17 degrees 37 minutes receipt of this notice; if you are hearing impaired RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE bakercountypress.com 26 seconds East and a chord distance of call (800) 955-8771; if you are voice impaired, call 153.31 feet to the East line of lands JON SHUMAKE make it, allowing Kirksey to fill (800) 955-8770. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order described in Official Records #1998-5383 th in as an alternate. Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated 7 day of April, of the Official Records of Baker County, SPORTS EDITOR Dated this 9th day of April, 2014. 2014, and entered in Case No. 13000117CAMXAX, Florida; thence South 02 degrees 41 [email protected] Not to be outdone by the of the Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial Circuit in and minutes 33 seconds West, along said East girls, the boys had two relay Al Fraser for BAKER County, Florida, wherein BANK OF line a distance of 21.12 feet to a point on CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AMERICA, N.A. is Plaintiff and TINA L. JOHNS; a curve concave to the Southwest having The BCHS track teams had teams qualify for regionals with UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF TINA L. JOHNS; UNKNOWN a radius of 490.27 feet and a central angle athletes advance to the regional BY: Tabitha Wilson PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT of 18 degrees 03 minutes 23 seconds; fourth-place finishes. As Deputy Clerk PROPERTY; are defendants. I will sell to the highest thence along the arc of said curve an arc meet in nine events with their The 4x100 relay team of and best bidder for cash AT THE EAST DOOR OF THE distance of 154.50 feet, said curve being efforts at the District 3-2A meet Van Ness Law Firm, PLC COURTHOUSE, at 339 EAST MACCLENNY AVENUE, subtended by a chord bearing of North 77 Mondrell Jefferson, Malik Del- 1239 E. Newport Center Drive Suite #110 MACCLENNY in BAKER County, FLORIDA 32063, at degrees 14 minutes 10 seconds West, and th at Raines High School on April gado, Mason Batten and Reggie Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442 11:00 A.M., on the 8 day of July, 2014, the a chord distance of 153.88 feet to the Phone (954) 571-2031 following described property as set forth in said Point of Tangency of said curve; thence 9. Givens finished with a time of Fax (954) 571-2033 Final Judgment, to wit: North 86 degrees 15 minutes 51 seconds Baker County had Wildcats 45.50. The 4x400 team of Dar- [email protected] West, 249.01 feet to a point on the East LOT 6, BLOCK 2, COUNTY CLUB ESTATES, right of way line of said Hopkins Road, come out on top of three differ- ius Fisher, Batten, Kroburger Any person claiming an interest in the UNIT 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 48 ent events at the district meet. and Delgado crossed the finish surplus from the sale, if any, other than the AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGES 53 seconds East, along said East right of way property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens AND 54, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF line, a distance of 20.02 feet to the Point Abigail Rice finished atop the line with a time of 3:47.77. must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. of Beginning. girls’ discus with a throw of Qualifying for regionals 4/17-24c Together With that 1997, CLAYTON Mobile TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN 1993 Home bearing ID #GMHGA4509614287A & 99-06. Rashodd Hadley came brings the athletes one step OAKD DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME, VIN # GMHGA4509614287B. in first place in both the dis- closer to the state meet at the CLFL35296A, TITLE NUMBER 64765176 AND VIN # CLFL35296B, TITLE NUMBER The action was instituted in the Circuit Court, cus and shot put with throws of University of North Florida 64765177. EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for BAKER, Florida; 154-05 and 54-04, respectively. Case No. 2013 CA 000107; and is styled on May 2. Girls’ coach Charles A person claiming an interest in the surplus from the VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., a In addition to the first-place Ruise said he thinks his team sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the Tennessee corporation authorized to transact finishers, the Cats had four date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 business in Florida v. RICHARD LEE GREEN A/K/A has a chance to send some days after the sale. RICHARD L. GREEN, JESSICA MALLOY GREEN, PAUL third-place and two fourth- competitors to state. A. HOPKINS A/K/A PAUL ALLEN HOPKINS, RUTH S. Dated this 9th day of April, 2014. HOPKINS and UNKNOWN TENANTS IN POSSESSION place finishes to qualify for “We feel pretty good,” he AL FRASER OF 9598 Hopkins Road, Glen St. Mary, FL 32040 the Class 2A Region 1 meet at said. “We’re going to be facing As Clerk of said Court You are required to serve a copy of your written Bolles on April 17. stiffer competition but I feel By: Tabitha Wilson defenses, if any, to the action on Sonya Daws, Jack Kroburger’s third-place like we’re prepared. It’s going As Deputy Clerk Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 215 S. Monroe St., Suite 600, Tallahassee, FL 32301, on or before finish in the 400-meter with a to take more focus and hard This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative May 4, 2014, (or 30 days from the first date of time of 54.15 seconds earned work but we have that in place Order No.2.065. In accordance with the Americans publication) and file the original with the clerk of this with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a court either before service on May 4, 2014 or him a spot at regionals. Aimee and the opportunity is there.” disability who needs any accommodation in order immediately after service; otherwise, a default will Lee Crite’s throw of 29-05 in to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at be entered against you for the relief demanded in no cost to you, to provisions of certain assistance. the complaint or petition. the shot put allowed her to fin- Please contact the Court Administrator at 339 East ish third overall at districts. MacClenny Avenue, 1st Floor, MacClenny, FL 32063, The Court has authority in this suit to enter a Phone No. (904) 259-8113 within 2 working days judgment or decree in the Plaintiff’s interest which Grace Fly also came in third in of your receipt of this notice or pleading; if you are will be binding upon you. the 100-meter hurdles with a hearing impaired, call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); if you are voice impaired, call 1-800-995-8770 (V) (Via DATED: April 4, 2014 time of 19.66. Florida Relay Services). The girls’ 4x100 relay team Al Fraser Submitted by: As Clerk of the Court of Damiyyha Kirksey, Demetra Kahane & Associates, P.A. 8201 Peters Road, Ste.3000 By: Tabitha Wilson Gibson, Kiala Pigott and Em- Plantation, FL 33324 As Deputy Clerk ily Orender also qualified for Telephone: (954) 382-3486 Telefacsimile: (954) 382-5380 Sonya K. Daws, Esquire regionals with a time of 52.69 Designated service email: notice@ Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. to end up in third. Madyson kahaneandassociates.com 215 South Monroe Street, Suite 600 Perry was initially scheduled to 4/17-24c Tallahassee, FL 32301 4/17-24c run the event but was unable to Page 14 The Baker County Press Thursday, April 17, 2014 The Baker County Press DEADLINES

Placement, correction or cancellation of clas- sified ads may be done by phone, e-mail or in person anytime before Monday at 5 p.m. for publication on the following Thursday. TO PLACE AN AD... BY PHONE BY MAIL YARD SALES Call 904-259-2400 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Hours to place, correct or cancel ads: The Baker County Press Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m.- Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063 2:00 p.m., Staci Road, Glen. Furniture, dishes, cabinets, shelves and much more. BY E-MAIL BY WEBSITE Friday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-?, on [email protected] www.bakercountypress.com North Lincoln Street, behind the old Dollar Gen- eral in Glen. Multi-family; a little bit of everything; too much to list. Rain cancels. Class­ified­ ads and no­tic­es must be paid in Home Improvements-porches, decks, CALL (352) 436-4733. 4/17c should be directed to Sara Little at (904) Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 6522 CR 23D, Glen. House- advance, and be in our office no lat­er than remodeling-any home repair. Licensed & 2000 Kawasaki VN750 motorcycle, 259-3613 or email at sara.little@baker- hold, couch, women’s clothes size 14, 2 prom dresses size 4:00 pm the Monday preceding pub­­lica­ ­tion, Insured. 904-591-2640. 10/17tfc New Battery, Stator, & Voltage Regulator. countyfl.org. Application deadline is April unless otherwise arranged in advance. Ads NURSING CAREERS begin here - Get $2,900.00. 259-7523. 12/5tfc 25, 2014 by 5:00 p.m. 4/10-24c 9/10 and much more. can be mailed provided they are accompa- trained in months, not years. Small class- Macclenny Tire and Lube is seeking a Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 6229 Miltondale Road, Mac- nied by payment and instructions. They es, no waiting list. Financial aid for quali- full-time experienced tire technician. Ad- should be mailed to: Class­i­fied Ads, The fied students. Apply now at Centura Insti- ANIMALS ditional mechanical experience neces- clenny. Large moving sale! Lots of furniture, adult/teen/baby Baker County Press, P.O. Box 598, Mac­clen­ tute Orlando (888) 220-3219. 4/17p sary. Please stop by 112 S. 6th Street to clothing, baby equipment, household items, grills, artwork, ny, FL 32063. We can­not assume responsi- Free to good homes: 6 dachshund/chi- We install 6” seamless gutters. Pres- apply. 4/10-17c bility for ac­curacy of ads or notices given huahua mix puppies. Very lovable and etc. sure washing. 259-7335. 8/11tfc 2nd Shift Storeroom Clerk. Must have over the telephone. Lia­ bil­­ i­ty­ for errors in all playful. Ready for Easter. 904-275-2901. computer knowledge. Industrial Store- advertising will be limited to the first publi- BUY OR SELL AN RV ONLINE. Best Deals 4/17p room experience helpful. We are an cation only. If after that time, the ad contin- and Selection. Visit RVT.com classifieds. Dogs: all types from puppies to adults. EEOC, drug free workplace. We offer Den- ues to run without notification of error by the Thousands of RVs for Sale by Owner and value; possible rent to own. Call for de- $950/month plus $950 deposit. 904-993- Animal Control, $65 adoption fees will ap- tal & Health Insurance, paid Holidays and person or agen­cy for whom it was pub­lish­ Dealer Listings. www.RVT.com. 888-771- tails. 904-614-6337 (9-5). 4/17-24p 9935. 4/17p ply. 259-6786. 11/20tfc Vacation. Apply at Gilman Building Prod- ed, then that party as­sumes full payment 8430. 4/17p 3 BR, 2 BA home for sale by owner. 808 4 BR, 2 BA 32 x 80 doublewide. Newly ucts, CR 218 Maxville, FL or fax resume to re­sponsibility.­ The Baker County Press re- Narcotics Anonymous. We are a group Fox Run Circle. Beautiful pond view, en- remodeled on ½ acre on corner of 125 S 904-289-7736. 4/3-24c serves the right to refuse advertising or any of recovering addicts who meet regularly HELP WANTED closed garage for large family room; nice- & Mud Lake Road, at 4 way stop. Lawn oth­er mate­ri­al which in the opinion of the to help each other stay clean. IT WORKS!! Drivers: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! Great ly fenced. $130,000. 904-504-0773. 4/3- maintenance included. $1000/month plus publisher does not meet standards of publi- Meetings are held at the Baker County Notice to readers: Pay! Consistent Freight, Great Miles on 17p $1300 deposit. 259-9066. 3/27tfc this Regional Account. Werner Enterpris- cation. Health Department on Tuesdays and The newspaper often publishes classi- 1-10 acres, high and dry, fish pond, creek 2 BR, 2 BA mobile home, CH/A, $575/ es:1-855-515-8447. 3/27-4/17p Thursdays 6:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m. fied advertising on subjects like work- or river front, homes/mobile homes, set- month plus deposit; 3 BR, 2 BA mobile FOR SALE 1/2-12/25p at-home, weight loss products, health Experienced painters needed. Peacock up. Owner financing. 912-843-8118 or home, $625/month plus deposit. 904- AIRLINE CAREERS begin here - Get FAA products. While the newspaper uses Painting. 259-5877. 2/21tfc 904-699-8637. www.landyes.net. 3/13tfc 860-4604. 1/30tfc reasonable discretion in deciding on Moving: Miscellaneous tools for sale. approved Aviation Maintenance Techni- Drivers: Home EVERY Weekend, Dedicat- 4.74 acres, Raintree Drive, Macclenny II 2-3 BR mobile homes available. $450- publication of such ads, it takes no re- Bosch compound miter saw with table cian training. Housing and Financial Aid ed Southern Lanes & OTR! All Miles PAID Unit III. $60,000 FIRM. 259-2536. 1/16tfc $600/month. Half acre; garbage, water, sponsibility as to the truthfulness of and stands; Makito frame nailer with for qualified students. Job placement as- (Loaded & Empty)! Or Walk Away Lease: sewer, lawn care provided; family neigh- claims. Respondents should use caution 5 acres on St. Mary’s River, zoned Ag; nails; Bostitch industrial stapler with sta- sistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Main- No Money Down, No Credit Check. 1-866- borhood. 912-843-8118 or 904-699- and common sense before sending any high and dry. Ready to build on; very nice ples; Milwaukee portable band saw; chain tenance 877-741-9260 www.FixJets. 823-0323. 4/17p 8637. www.rentyes.net. 10/31tfc money or making other commitments wooded acres. $54,900; two to pick from. hoist; 1.5 HP pump; 25 gallon sprayer; 20 com. 4/17p Maintenance person needed. Skilled in based on statements and/or promises; 904-591-2640. 7/18tfc gallon hot water heater; 22" fan on stand; Alcoholics anonymous meetings Mon- electrical, plumbing, A/C and carpentry. demand specifics in writing. You can also Lots for sale, Copper Creek and Glenfield COMMERCIAL RENT 5 HP Sears air compressor with retract- day and Friday at 8 pm. Call Wanda 904- Must have mobile home repair experi- call the Federal Trade Commission at Oaks subdivisions. $32,000 each. Call able hose. 904-275-2593 or 904-612- 994-7750. 209 Macclenny Ave. ence. Send resume with salary require- 1-877-FTC-HELP to find out how to spot 904-813-1580. 2/7tfc Commercial Office at 535 S. 6th Street; 3584. 4/17p ments to PO Box 1813, Macclenny, Fl. 1/2-12/25p fraudulent solicitations. Remember: if it retail space available April 1, presently Classic upright piano. Beautiful tone; 32063. 4/17-24c LOANS FOR LANDLORDS! We Finance sounds too good to be true, it probably is. From 5-500 Units As Low As 5.5 %. 1-4 Goodie 2 Shoes. 533 S. 6th Street. 904- needs work. $500 OBO. 259-4281. 4/17p Earthworks of Florida is accepting ap- - The Baker County Press Fam, Townhome, Condos OK. Contact 338-4528. 3/27-4/24p 12' Stump Knocker fiberglass boat, 9.9 AUTOMOBILES plications for heavy equipment operators. Burnham Construction, Inc. is currently B2R: 1-855-940-0227. www.B2RFi- For Lease- 1500 SF retail/office space Johnson motor, trailer. Needs carburetor Apply at 11932 N. State Road 121, Mac- looking for an experienced Dump Truck nance.com. 4/17p at 541 S. 6th Street, Macclenny. $1000/ work. $500 firm. 904-275-3099. 4/17p 1993 Isuzu Trooper, 4-wheel drive. A lot clenny, FL. M-F 8:00-4:30. Phone 904- of new parts. $900. 259-6799. 4/17p Driver. Required: Minimum 3 years ex- New 3BR/2BA Lake Cottage on 2+ acres month. Call Jack at 904-616-9432. Winchester 30-30 lever action rifle, 653-2800. 4/17-5/8p perience, Non-Smoker/Tobacco-Free. with lake access only $99,900. Ready 9/26tfc good condition $200; 20 gauge shotgun, OLDSMOBILE BRAVA, 2002. Very Low Dealership in Palatka desires a Dealer Must have a valid Class “A” or “B” CDL for finishing touches! City water/ sewer, good condition $100; 10 new sheets of Miles And Well Kept. Clean History And Manager. Must have an extensive back- with a safe driving record and DOT physi- gated, 2 private recreational lakes. Con- 4x4½x3/8 CD plywood $40 for all; 8 good Only $4,990. CALL (352) 436-4733. 4/17c ground in finance, buy here pay here and MOBILE HOMES cal & drug test. Pre-employment checks venient to town. Prime South Florida loca- metal lawn chairs $3 each; like new 1200 CHEVY SILVERADO, 2005. Extended Cab all fundamentals in running a Dealership. include drug testing, criminal background, tion. Call now 1-866-352-2249. 4/17p watt generator $60. 904-654-7841. 4/17p And Has Clean History. Well Maintained and review of DMV record. Burnham Con- Top earnings and benefits. Contact or Dining room set. Light blond color; And Has Proven It Gets The Job Done! struction, Inc. is a Drug-free, Smoke/To- send resume to [email protected]. U-move 97 Fleetwood 3 BR, 2 BA 26x80 rectangular table 38Wx58L, table ex- Only $6,990. CALL (352) 436-4733. 4/17c bacco-free, and Profanity-free workplace. 386-767-4376. 4/17p FOR RENT doublewide. Shower and garden tub in pands with included leaf; 6 matching CADILLAC DEVILLE, 2003. Super Super If you are interested in working in this Averitt Express has New Dedicated CDL- master bedroom. $10,000 firm; fair con- slat back chairs with custom upholster- Clean And Garage Kept! You Can’t Miss type of environment, please email your A Driver Opportunities w/Excellent Ben- 3 BR, 2 BA, 611 Fox Run Circle, Mac- dition as is. Call Rusty 904-502-5235. ing on cushioned seats; lighted, 2 piece This Deal For Only $6,995. CALL (352) resume to mailbox@burnhamconstruc- efits & Regular Hometime. 855-430-8869 clenny. Fenced in back yard, ceiling fans, 4/10-17p China hutch with glass shelves in upper 436-4733. 4/17c tioninc.com or visit our website www. AverittCareers.com Equal Opportunity new flooring and more. $1075/month plus Brand new! 2014 3 BR, 16 x 80. $36,900. display unit. The double-doored lower unit NISSAN PATHFINDER, 2003. Hard To Find burnhamconstructioninc.com to fill out Employer -Females, minorities, protected $1075 deposit. Real Estate with Garlon Set-up with AC, steps and skirting. 259- has two fixed wooden shelves. The set is This Clean And Runs Like It’s Brand New. an application or you may apply in person veterans and individuals with disabilities Webb. 904-408-9146. 4/17c 4663. waynefriermacclenny.com. 48Wx18D, height 6' 6". $400. Call 904- Only $8,900. CALL (352) 436-4733. 4/17c between 8:30 am - 4:00 pm M-F at 151 are encouraged to apply. 4/17p 3 BR, 2 BA mobile home on 2 acres. 3/27-4/17c 307-8639. 4/17p S. 7th Street, Macclenny, FL 32063. You FORD FOCUS, 2012. In Great Condition DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Learn 17762 John Allen Road, Glen. $650/ 2014 28 x 60 3 BR DW mobile home. must provide references. No phone calls Plant Sale, Saturday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 And Gas Is Super Cheap To Put In It. On- to drive for US Xpress! Earn $700 per month plus $650 deposit. Real Estate with $49,900. Only 2 available. Set-up with please. 4/17p p.m. Landscape, flowering plants and ly $9,800 Or Payments For Only $180 A week! No experience needed! Local CDL Garlon Webb. 904-408-9146. 4/17c AC, steps, skirting. 259-4663. waynefri- blueberry bushes. Located US 90, across Month! CALL (352) 436-4733. 4/17c Three full time positions available: Training. Job ready in 15 days! 1-888- 2 BR, 2 BA doublewide on 5 acres on ermacclenny.com. 3/27-4/17c from Moody’s. Sands Farm. 259-6891. Pipefitter’s Helper-Plumber’s Helper- 368-1964. 4/17p CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VAN, Crews Road. Service animals only. $800/ 4/10-17c Carpenter’s Helper. Commercial and in- 2008. What A Steal This Deal Is! You Can’t Experienced OTR Flatbed Drivers earn month plus $500 deposit. Call Michelle dustrial work. Must have good driving re- Fruit Trees- apple, pear, peach and more. Find A Cleaner Van In All Of Alachua Coun- 50 up to 55 cpm loaded. $1000 sign on to 904-588-2589. 4/17p cord and pass background check. DFWP. Muscadine grapevines, blueberry plants ty! Only $9,900 Or Payments For $185. Qualified drivers. Home most weekends. 2 BR, 1 BA recently remodeled end unit Class A CDL 904-388-4799. If interested, complete (small 1 gallon $3 & up). Delivery avail- CALL (352) 436-4733. 4/17c Call: 843-266-3731 / www.bulldoghiway. with CH/A, W/D hook-up, ceramic tile in able. All major credit cards accepted. Lic. and submit online application at www. com. EOE. 4/17p PONTIAC BONNEVILLE “GXP”, 2004. common areas, new kitchen cabinets. Lo- Drivers #4800917. 904-845-2686 or 904-318- gatewaycontractinginc.com. No walk-ins. This Ride Has It All And Is A Pure Diamond! Drive-away across the USA even if you cated close to First Baptist Church of Mac- 6166, Hilliard. 3/20-6/26p 4/17-5/8p You Will Never See Or Find A Ride Like don’t own a car. 22 Pickup Locations. Call clenny. $595/month plus security deposit. Maintenance Supervisor/Assistant Needed! Artists. Oils, acrylics, water colors, This. So Beautiful And Rare. Only $10,880. 866-764-1601 or www.qualitydriveaway. Senior and military discount. Call or text Building Inspector – Baker County, FL. Canvas­es, draw­ing pads and much more. CALL (352) 436-4733. 4/17c com. 4/17p 904-703-6306. 4/17p Drivers needed The Baker County Board of County Com- On sale now. The Of­fice Mart, 110 S. Fifth 2200 sf 4 BR, 2 full BA mobile home on HONDA CIVIC, 2008. This Will Be A Hard missioners is seeking qualified applica- immediately for bulk Street, 259-3737. tfc 1½ acres, off North Forty. CH/A; 2 storage One To Let Go It’s So Sweet. The Deal Of tions to fill the position of Maintenance REAL ESTATE commodity carrier. Camille Beckman hand cream, Root buildings, 1 with lean-to. $1100/month, The Week For Only $10,998. CALL (352) Supervisor/Assistant Building Inspector. candles, unique gift items. Southern 1st, last and $600 deposit. 259-7335. 436-4733. 4/17c This position serves as a Department Notice to Readers 2 yrs. Verifiable T/T exp. Charm 110 S. 5th Street. 259-4140. 4/17tfc MINI COOPER S, 2010. The Italian Job Head and hands on Maintenance work- All real estate advertising in this news- or 1 yr. with approved 4/28tfc Comes To Gainesville And Is Just Bad To er and is responsible for all mechanical paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act 3 BR, 1 BA house in city limits; newly re- Driving School Office Supplies, printer and fax cartridg- The Bone. Come Grab This Sweet Ride functions within the County owned build- which makes it illegal to advertise “any modeled. $850/month plus $500 deposit. es, rubber stamps and much more. We For Only $11,500! CALL (352) 436-4733. ings. This position will also serve as Assis- preference, limitation or discrimination 904-838-7790. 4/17p Minimum 23 years of age, specialize in hard to find items. The Office 4/17c tant Building Inspector and be under the based on race, color, religion, sex, handi- 2000 sf single family home on 1 acre. clean MVR and job history Mart, 110 S. 5th Street. 259-3737. 4/28tfc NISSAN VERSA, 2011. Very Clean Ride general supervision of the Building Official cap, familial status or national origin, or 4 BR, 2 BA, 2 living rooms with fireplace, required. And Comes With A 15 Year 150,000 Mile for inspection related duties. As Assistant an intention to make any such preference, dining room, kitchen with pantry, huge MISCELLANEOUS Warranty. Only $11,500 Or Payments For Building Inspector, this position will as- limitation or discrimination.” Familial sta- laundry room with pantry. Convenient Apply online at Only $199 A Month! CALL (352) 436- sist in reviewing plans and specifications tus includes children under the age of 18 to I-10 and 90. Professional family with 4733. 4/17c submitted with building permit applica- living with parents or legal custodians, references preferred. Available May 1st. PritchettTrucking.com tions and inspect existing buildings and pregnant women and people securing Attention Artisans and Crafters: HYUNDAI SONATA, 2012. Very Clean Ride structures, new building construction and custody of children under 18. Vendors sought for Arts and Market Fair And Ready For Delivery. Only $11,770 Or building repairs. The Maintenance Super- at The Ivy Cottage, July 12. $10/booth. Payments For Only $195 A Month. CALL This newspaper will not knowingly ac- visor is also responsible for preparation Contact Cynthia ivycottageofmacclenny@ (352) 436-4733. 4/17c cept any advertising for real estate which gmail.com or 904-994-5595. 4/17-24p and management of the Facilities Mainte- is in violation of the law. Our readers are CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 2011. Crew nance department budget. The ideal can- Licensed lawn care. Mowing, weed hereby informed that all dwellings adver- Cab And Very Well Kept! The Best Deal didate will have at least five (5) years’ ex- eating, storm cleaning, tree and debris tised in this newspaper are available on In All Of Gainesville For Only $14,750 Or perience in general building maintenance removal, pressure washing. Call Barry an equal opportunity basis. To complain of Payments For $220 A Month. CALL (352) and repair, including at least three (3) 904-275-2118 leave a message on the discrimination, call HUD toll free at 1-800- 436-4733. 4/17c years’ supervisory experience. Trade cer- answering machine. 4/17p 669-9777. The toll free telephone number Quality  Excellence  Experience CHEVROLET EQUINOX, 2010. Very Clean tification is preferred. The applicant will for the impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Nanny’s Thrift Store. Located across And Garage Kept. Local Trade-In And be expected to obtain Provisional Build- Beautiful x-large lot; power, water, fruit from old jail. Furniture, toys, clothes. You Ready For A New Home. Only $14,750 Or ing Inspector license within 90 days and Residential and Commercial Electric Services and citrus trees. Hillside Drive, Macclenny; name it, we have it or we’ll get it. 904- Payments For Only $250 A Month. CALL obtain Building Inspector license within 2 on a paved dead end street. Reduced to New Construction, Repairs and Service 229-2303. 4/17-24p (352) 436-4733. 4/17c years. Expected salary range is $30,000 - $37,500. 259-4569 or 904-861-9355. REWARD! $100 cash for Baker County $35,000 plus benefits. Baker County is a CHEVROLET COLORADO, 2010. Lt Ver- 4/10-5/1p We can help with all your electrical needs from small repairs Florida License Tags starting with 52 for sion And A Truck That Gets The Job Done participant in the Florida Retirement Sys- 2 BR, 2 BA doublewide on 2 acres; needs to residential and commercial design/build projects 1938, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 50, And Requires Low Maintenance. 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He/she maintains a close relationship with Wildcats win final seven games clinical sites and part-time faculty, assists in program expansion and student recruit- JON SHUMAKE shaky start from Middleburg’s “It was a hit away from being ment; and assists in maintaining state and SPORTS EDITOR pitcher, who hit three batters a different story,” he said. “We national program accreditation. Requires and walked another two in the snuck one out there.” Bachelor’s degree in emergency medical EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NURSING AND services, fi re science, or closely related HEALTH SCIENCES The Wildcat varsity baseball opening frame. He hit Rafuse The Cats jumped out to a 4-0 fi eld. Master’s degree preferred. Paramed- This is a professional classifi cation respon- team closed out the regular sea- with the bases loaded, which lead through the first three in- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, NURSING ic certifi cation either at the state or national sible for the development and supervision of son on a seven-game winning allowed Wendel to score and nings with RBIs from Rafuse, 194 Duty Days–Tenure Track level (must have Florida state license within innovative and forward-thinking programs. Position # F99923 streak after victories over Man- give the Cats the lead. Cameron Kennedy, Brandon Miller and six months of hire). Four years of experi- The primary responsibilities are to maintain Conduct the learning experience in the darin, Middleburg and Oakleaf. Wilson, who was running for Boyette. ence as a paramedic with an ALS provider. the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical ar- Must have two years of experience (full or Program and acquire program accreditation A five-run fifth inning gave catcher Flores, crossed home Kennedy pitched three in- eas. Prepare for instruction - syllabi, lesson part-time) teaching EMS. Must be able to through ACEN, continue to expand all pro- the Cats a thrilling 6-4 come- on a wild pitch. nings on the mound and re- plans, tests, use assessment strategies establish and maintain effective working gram areas and resources, provide effective from-behind home win over Baker County broke the corded five strike outs and to assist the continuous development of relationships with others. Knowledge of leadership for the college within the com- the learner, use effective communica- a tough Mandarin team on a game open with a three-run didn’t give up a run. Cameron EMS equipment. Desirable Qualifi cations: munity, administration, faculty, and students. tion techniques with students and others. rain-delayed senior night on third inning to take a 5-1 lead. Duncan also threw three in- Master’s degree in emergency medical Manage multiple budgets and have a strong Demonstrate knowledge and understand- Grant Gregory drilled a two- nings and Rafuse finished the services, fi re science, or closely related understanding of personnel management April 15 to finish the regular ing of the subject matter, use appropriate fi eld, or Master’s degree with 18 graduate and leadership. Responsible for expand- season with a 19-6 overall re- RBI single to send Wilson and seventh inning off for the Cats. and current technology in the teaching and hours in the emergency medical services or ing and maintaining a premier institute that cord. Dylan Rowe home. Gregory With the regular season in learning process. This is a 194 duty day closely related fi eld. Minimum three years’ supports Florida Gateway College and the position. Hours will vary and require some Baker County trailed 4-1 scored a run later in the inning the books, the Wildcats will teaching experience at the technical school community it serves. The individual applying evenings. Requires a Master of Science in entering the fifth inning after when he was batted in by Jor- now turn their focus to the Dis- or community college level. ACLS, PALS, for this position must hold an earned doctor- Nursing degree and be licensed in Florida dan Kennedy on a ground ball. trict 3-5A tournament at Terry and PHTLS instructor certifi cation. Experi- ate with a nursing background. Requires at a rough first inning by pitch- or be eligible for licensure in Florida. Three ence with program accreditation process. least fi ve years of progressive administrative er Zach Rafuse. Tyler Wendel Landon Boyette padded the Parker. years of experience as staff nurse (acute Experience with American Heart Associa- experience, a strong background in program brought the team within two Cats’ lead with an RBI single in The No. 2 seeded-Cats open care preferred). Strong experience in Ma- tion accreditation and credentialing. Fire/ design and accreditation, and a valid Florida ternity Health Nursing. Ability to present with an RBI double and Jared the bottom of the fifth inning. the district tournament against rescue experience. Knowledge of fi re- driver’s license. Desirable Qualifi cations: information in a coherent manner and the Crews closed the gap to one a While the bats took advan- the third-seeded rival Bishop fi ghter equipment and certifi cation. Other Experience in higher education administra- ability to fairly evaluate student retention of tage of Middleburg’s pitching Kenny Crusaders. The teams preferred credentials include Fire Instruc- tion. Record of teaching at tenured professor batter later with an RBI triple. that information. Desirable Qualifi cations: tor III, LFTI, State of Florida certifi cate of level; experience in business in conjunction Mikal Flores tied the game woes, Crews had a great night split the regular season series Computer Literate. Teaching experience compliance, instructor level for Fire Offi cer, with health background. Experience in the for the Cats when he batted on the mound for the Cats. He in a doubleheader at Bishop preferred. and instructor credentials for the following: community college teaching/working envi- • EXCELLENT SALARY Crews home. Rafuse gave the threw a complete game four- Kenny. Coach Matricardi is EVOC, USAR/Confi ned Space, Haz Mat, ronment. • PAID BENEFITS boys their first lead of the night hitter and struck out eight confident his team can win and Wildland fi refi ghter, NIMS and SERP. • EXCELLENT SALARY • DESIRABLE SCHEDULE with an RBI single and later Broncos. secure a spot in the playoffs, Salary: Based on degree & experience. • PAID BENEFITS Application Deadline: Application Deadline: 05/15/14 • DESIRABLE SCHEDULE scored on a wild pitch to extend “We did all the little things but knows anything can hap- Open Until Filled Persons interested should provide Col- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. the team’s lead to 6-4. we needed to do to win,” coach pen in the tournament. Persons interested should provide Col- lege application, vita, and photocopies Persons interested should provide Col- lege application, vita, and photocopies Pitcher Jordan Kennedy Fred Matricardi said about the “I think if we play well like of transcripts. All foreign transcripts must lege application, vita, and photocopies of of transcripts. All foreign transcripts must shut the Mustangs’ bats down victory. “We played a lot better we have been then we have a be submitted with offi cial translation and transcripts. All foreign transcripts must be be submitted with offi cial translation and through the final two innings than we did on Thursday.” good chance,” he said, “but you evaluation. submitted with offi cial translation and eval- evaluation. Position details and applications available uation. Position details and applications and struck out four of the last The win over Middleburg never know in a one-game situ- Position details and applications available on web at: www.fgc.edu available on web at: www.fgc.edu seven batters to seal the win. came one night after the squad ation.” on web at: www.fgc.edu Human Resources Human Resources Human Resources The dramatic win in the escaped with a 4-1 road win Florida Gateway College Florida Gateway College regular season finale came sev- over Oakleaf on April 10. Baker Florida Gateway College 149 S.E. College Place ALCOHOLICS 149 S.E. College Place 149 S.E. College Place eral days after the boys cruised County pitchers combined to Lake City, FL 32025-2007 Lake City, FL 32025-2007 Lake City, FL 32025-2007 Phone (386) 754-4314 to a 6-1 home win over Mid- throw eight walks and navigat- Ph (386) 754-4314 Ph (386) 754-4314 Fax (386) 754-4814 ANONYMOUS Fax (386) 754-4814 Fax (386) 754-4814 dleburg on April 11. The Cats ed their way out of two bases- Meetings Monday & Friday E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] FGC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the jumped out to an early 2-0 loaded jams. Coach Matricardi FGC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the FGC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. VP/ADA/ at 8 pm Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. VP/ADA/ said the game could have easily Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. VP/ADA/ EA/EO College in Education and Employment lead at the end of the first in- EA/EO College in Education and Employment 209 Macclenny Ave. EA/EO College in Education and Employment ning after taking advantage of a gone the other way. Page 16 The Baker County Press Thursday, April 17, 2014

Purchase this photo at www.bakercountypress.com Photo by Jud Johnson Above Dalton Dyal struggles to get the weight up. Below Eli Lee drops the weight after successfully lifting a personal best.

Purchase this photo at www.bakercountypress.com Photo by Jud Johnson Judge Dillon Mills reviews the rules for lifting at Saturday morning’s meet. Seven lifters going to state JON SHUMAKE the 199 class. Heavyweight Eli- ers from the other sections in SPORTS EDITOR sha Lee wasn’t far behind with their weight classes who also [email protected] his first-place effort of a 630 to- finished between second and Thomas McElfresh in the 169 “It was a very good day, un- tal. fourth. The top nine totals from and Caleb Carter in the 199 derstanding this hadn’t been a The Wildcat weightlifting The other automatic quali- the pool in each weight class earned third place at the meet. happy week for us,” coach Mc- team had seven lifters auto- fiers were Brandon Harvey in qualify for state. Baker County Heavyweight Austin Rho- Donald said. “We honored our matically qualify for the state the 129 with a 420 total, Dalton had nine lifters who finished den finished in fourth place of fallen brother in a great way meet with first place finishes Dyal in the 154 with a 560 total, high enough to be entered into his division. with our effort on Saturday.” at the sectional meet held at Jacob Stalvey in the 169 with the pool. Coach Scott McDonald said The coach said he expects Baker County High School on a 595 total, Blayne Merchant Cody Miller in the 119, Jar- he is thrilled with how hard his team to compete along- April 12. in the 183 with a 610 total and rett Turner in the 154, Kyler the Cats competed at the meet, side the best teams at the state The boys competed against Hunter Chambers in the 219 McCray in the 183 and Brody especially in light of the tragic meet, but he knows it’s going to eight other schools to finish with a 590 total. Crews in the 219 all finished in passing of Ray Adam Mangiaf- be difficult. atop seven of the 10 weight In addition to the automatic second place in their respective ico, who helped the weightlift- “We’ve got a great group of classes at the meet with the qualifiers, lifters who finish in weight classes. ing team to four consecutive kids going down,” he said. “It’s first-place finisher in each second, third and fourth are Willis Starling in the 119, state titles before he graduated going to be all about who’s the weight class guaranteed a spot placed in a pool with the lift- Dalton Williams in the 139, in 2011. better man that day.” at the state meet on April 25 in Kissimmee. Valdez Jackson had the highest total for Baker County qualifiers with a total of Crossroads Shopping Center | 816 S. 6th St. | Macclenny | Open 7 Days a Week 8 am - 8 pm 635 pounds to finish on top of

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