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COVID-19 at a update GLANCE Curve community flattened events August 27 recently Baker Prevention Coa- joel addington lition meeting managing Editor 11:30 a.m. [email protected] The Baker Prevention Coa- The Florida Depart- lition is scheduled to meet ment of Health reported on August 27 at 11:30 a.m. no new confirmed cases for lunch and networking of COVID-19 for Baker with the meeting at noon County on August 24 after at the sheriff’s office. The nearly two weeks of new public is welcome. For daily cases in the single more info email: lrhoden@ digits. bakerprevention.org For roughly half of the County Land Planning last month, new daily cas- Agency es were numbering in the hundreds or dozens as re- 6 pm sults from mass testing at correctional facilities here The county’s Land Planning Photos by Joel Addington Agency board will convene Trauma One and county fire rescue personnel prepare an 11-month-old girl for a flight to the hospital in critical condition Monday. discovered infections at at 6 p.m. the evening of Baker Correctional Insti- August 27 to consider a tution, Northeast Florida rezoning and variance re- State Hospital and the quest from Tina and Jason county jail. That spike Lyons for a roughly-half- Two critically injured in crash subsided in recent weeks, acre lot at 12009 SR 121 in however. Macclenny. The property joel addington The sedan’s driver side The big question on is too small for its zoning managing Editor was struck by a pickup many parents’ minds is [email protected] truck driven by a male, 51, whether infections have from Cross City, FL, who been discovered in schools more news A 21-year-old woman suffered minor injuries with students returning and 11-month-old girl were from the crash. to in-person classes here in critical condition after a FHP said the sedan was on August 10. Since then, traffic crash at the U.S. 90 westbound and got off the according to the county interchange in Sanderson interstate approaching U.S. health department’s Jor- about mid-morning August 90 but failed to stop at the dan Duncan, there have 24. intersection before turning been three people con- Neither were strapped left and was struck by the nected to schools here in, according to the Florida east bound pickup truck. who tested positive. Highway Patrol. The collision sent the se- “FDOH-Baker has Both occupants of a dan into the tree line north completed an epidemio- black sedan were from Al- of the interstate. The pick- logical investigation and tamonte Springs, FL, FHP up with a flattened front individuals who were said, but comments on so- end came to rest in the identified to have been in cial media indicate the vic- The pickup truck involved in the wreck injuring three, two critical- westbound lanes of U.S. ly. The truck’s driver survived with minor injuries. tims have relatives here. 90. See page 3 Oca joins Glen town council ‘Eye in The Sky’: BCSO to utilize drones See page 13 joel addington using some $58,000 in state grant Go vote ... managing Editor money also used to buy two rap- [email protected] id-response trailers with lighted and programmable message boards Baker County Sheriff’s Office De- already deployed in the community. Are you tective John Blanchard spent five The message boards have been days last week training in Talla- used throughout the county to ready for a hassee to operate the agency’s first display messages such as “Stop drones, specifically two Mavic 2 En- COVID-19,” “Wash your hands” and terprise Dual Camera drones. “Practice social distancing. hurricane? The drones have many applica- Det. Blanchard expects to be fed- tions: search and rescue missions, erally licensed to fly the drones soon scouting for obstacles or threats after testing next week. Five more during ground operations and sur- officers could be trained and li- 70% Yes veillance. They have cameras with censed to do the same in the future. thermal sensors that record still The drone training took place 30% No photographs and video and an au- at Florida State University (FSU) bakercountypress.com tomatic landing feature that’s trig- with the college’s Emergency Man- gered when the drone hovers about agement and Homeland Security three feet above the ground. Department and the City of Talla- They also feature a blinking bea- hassee Police Department’s special con light than can be seen up to two victims K9 unit. miles away. They came with acces- “... By incorporating drone tech- sories like spotlights, loudspeakers, nology into our K9 searches, we cre- Paving gap backup batteries and cases. Photo by Joel Addington Sheriff’s office Detective John Blanchard pilots one of two grant-funded drones for ate a safer environment for our ad- Together the two drones with ac- the agency. 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Drones: Eyes from above Two are caught with meth From page 1 A Jacksonville man ini- waistband of his pants. He northbound lane. tially questioned as a sus- then allegedly admitted to The sheriff’s department vanced response teams. K9 pected shoplifter at the having meth in a cigarette on August 17 filed charges units can cover a larger area Macclenny CVS at midday pack and two more syringes for sale and possession of and avoid environmental on August 18 ended up in and two small spoons tied to meth against three persons, dangers with the overwatch jail charged with felony pos- the waistband. all stemming from under- and recon provided by the session of 1.6 grams of meth In another recent arrest cover buys in April and May. FSU drone team,” the FSU stashed away in a pocket of for meth possession, Fritz Named were Callie department posted on its his pants. Barras, 30, was found to “Renee” Crews, 38, of St. Facebook page recently, Joshua Carlyle, 36, was have a gram in a cigarette George, GA and Candice referencing the training Photo by Joel Addington described by Deputy An- pack shortly after he was Bryant in the April case that The Mavic drone in action during a demonstration Tuesday. Det. Blanchard had last drew Thames as “extremely stopped and questioned by also includes a charge of un- week. nervous” when confronted Deputy Joshua Worthing- lawful use of two-way com- He said by coupling United States and helps it has and what limitations at the downtown store after ton the evening of August munication in commission the use of drones and train teams to do this,” said it has, so working together an employee witnessed him 22. of a crime. scent-tracking dogs, law Det. Blanchard. with that will help us if we place an item of merchan- Mr. Barras was stopped Christopher Hamilton, enforcement can find miss- The training included have an event,” he said. dise in a pocket. by the deputy on routine 34, of Macclenny was al- ing people and property hands-on flight instruction Those events could be When asked if he had patrol near Wassie Fish Dr. ready in county jail when much faster, which is par- and deployment of drones missing people or proper- concealed anything, Mr. and CR 125 in Cuyler about served with a warrant for ticularly important in rural to track two individuals in ty, like stolen vehicles, for Carlyle lifted his shirt and 8:25 riding a bicycle with- sale of .5 grams in early May. areas with a lot of undevel- coordination with ground example. The spotlight can displayed a syringe in the out lights southbound in the oped, wooded property. personnel and K9 teams. be attached to the drones as The drones can be pro- “Some people think with well for use at night or in- grammed to fly grid pat- the drone you can see ev- side dark structures. terns over large areas while erything from the air but “Let’s say we had some- Virus: taking photos that can later of course you can’t. There’s body barricaded in a home. be enlarged and reviewed tree canopies and stuff like We could put the additional Christian Counseling for missed clues. that ...” he said. “Usually light on there and fly into numbers A Florida State Univer- you’ll find the target but the home and look, so it Elizabeth Southard, LMHC more than anything else, it obviously increases officer sity student was located 690A W. Macclenny Ave. | Macclenny unharmed but disoriented helps direct [ground per- safety. If they kill or in- flatten... sonnel and dogs] to where jure the drone, it’s better and dehydrated in 2018 af- Call for details. ter a four-day search using an impasse may be. They than a person ...” said Det. From page 1 904-400-0517 both methods. Paul Coley may not see a stream com- Blanchard. of the Tallahassee-based ing up or fences or some- There’s also an attach- close contact with these firm Scent Evidence K9 thing like that you can call able speaker that can be confirmed cases have been was among the search their attention to.” used to communicate with notified to begin their 14- team. He’s an alumni of the Det. Blanchard had someone in distress or day quarantine,” she said Emergency Management previous experience fly- disperse large crowds, for Tuesday. and Homeland Security ing drones as a hobby but example. In all, there have program at FSU and led the found the real-world sce- “At 300 feet you can still been five confirmed cas- training last week. nario-based training very hear it quite clearly,” he es among local children “He goes throughout the valuable. said. age 4 and under. Those “I saw what advantages ages 5-14 years make up 2 percent of the county’s total cases. Those 15 to 24 make up 10 percent. The Caught with stolen generator majority of confirmed cases, more than three-quar- Police arrested a Sander- only as “Michael.” He was The trooper arrived soon ters, are between 25 to 64 son man on August 21 and staying at the same camp- after and said Mr. Boyd ex- years old. charged him with dealing in ground at the time. hibited common signs of in- The zero new positive stolen property for alleged- Deputy Green noted that toxication including slurred cases August 24 and re- Under New Management ly buying a generator stolen the generator had been speech and unsteadiness on ported on August 25 came from the Cobb Campsite in painted brown from its orig- his feet. alongside 32 negative Steve’s @ the Osceola National Forest inal green color. He performed poorly on COVID-19 test results and earlier in the month. 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Page 4 The Baker County Press Thursday, August 27, 2020 baker county Commission Paving gap expected for Reid Stafford, ROW lacking mike anderson 20 officials discussed the said Commissioner Bennett. press staff prospect of paving the west- He said he will recom- ern end of Reid Stafford but mend at the September The first 2.2-mile stretch leaving an unpaved gap in 1 board meeting that the of newly-paved Reid Staf- the middle. county begin clearing the ford Road from CR 125 to County commissioner right of way in that section of Smokey Road is smooth and and board chairman James Reid Stafford and start seek- fresh with black asphalt and Bennett, who has taken the ing bids for the paving of the double-striped yellow paint lead in trying to negotiate 1.2 mile section between CR to discourage passing on the land acquisitions along the 229 and the Crews property. curvy rural roadway, which state-funded paving project, Commissioner Jimmy passes by grassy shoulders said at a board meeting last Anderson thanked the chair- and gently sloping drainage week that he was pleased to man for his efforts over the ditches. announce that “a lot of prop- past year or more to obtain The county waited years erty owners have donated right of way for the project, for the project to finally be- property along the way.” often meeting with property gin last spring, with expecta- In fact, according to a re- owners in the evening and tions of one day having Reid port on the project from the on weekends. Stafford — all 6.5 miles of it county road department, “People don’t realize what — completely paved all the state funds remain in the you’ve been through in the way to CR 229, giving mo- budget for continuation of past year and a half. I just torists a safe thoroughfare Reid Stafford Road but time Photo by Joel Addington want to say on behalf of the parallel to Interstate 10 link- is of the essence. The eastern end of Reid Stafford Road at CR 125 early this week. board … we thank you for ing Glen St. Mary to Sander- “There is a 1.2-mile sec- your tolerance, your vision, son. tion beginning at CR 229 equate right of way, a 1.02- the road where it was need- ommend deviating from the and everything you’ve done However, now the big where sufficient right of way mile length from Bill Davis ed have signed the deeds to county’s position of not pay- to make this project work. question is whether the re- has already been secured. Road east to Ridge Estates provide that right of way. ing for right of way on public “I want to thank every- maining 4.3 miles of un- Estimated construction/CEI Road. However, that does not con- road projects. one on Reid Stafford who paved roadway will ever be [engineering and inspec- “There’s still 4.2 miles of nect to any paved section “I don’t believe it’s the worked with you to make paved. Why? Because the tion] cost for this section is roadway that have not been whatsoever so it would be a right thing for the county this project work, and I am county’s efforts to acquire $731,200. The remaining paved,” said Commission- paved road with dirt roads at and I can’t recommend do- in full support of your recall the necessary right of way funds in this grant need to er Bennett last week, noting each end. ing that,” he said. “I have ommendations.” west of Smokey Road have be spent by April 28, 2021,” that the paved section will “So, we’ve got about a not been back to talk to Mr. Commissioners Bobby been stymied. the report stated. open to the public soon after 1.2 mile section of roadway Crews since he put that re- Steele and Cathy Rhoden During a county com- The report listed one oth- some additional drainage from CR 229 up to the Crews quest forward because I also pledged their support mission meeting on August er unpaved section with ad- work is completed. property that we have the can’t see a way that I could for the chairman’s recom- However, toward the right of way for and we could satisfy that concern.” mendations. western end of the corridor move forward with that at an On a more positive note, he said he had hit an impasse estimated cost of $731,200 Commissioner Bennett Want a Lift? in negotiations with land- [in the FDOT grant].” said he was “ecstatic” to an- Lift Chair Headquarters owner Randy Crews, whose But he indicated he had nounce he had secured com- Inmate business property lies to the just about lost all hope of mitments from two other KICK BACK & RELAX... west of Bill Davis Road. ever reaching a mutually-ac- landowners for right of way it also helps you up “If you jump past Mr. ceptable agreement with Mr. donations immediately west Randy Crews’ property to Crews over the county’s right of Smokey Road along a par- injured Easy payments to fi t ANY budget Bill Davis Road, we have a of way request. ticularly narrow section of section there over to Ridge “I’m not sure that I’ll ever Reid Stafford Road. Estates which is just over a get past the Crews property,” “This is one of the worst in fight BAKER SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER mile,” he said.“The property he said, adding that he could Macclenny || 259-5655 sections of the roadway, The sheriff’s depart- owners along that section of not “in good conscience” rec- from a safety standpoint,” ment filed complaints against two county jail inmates earlier this month, charging them with felony battery during a fight in a cell that sent one of BOBBY GRAY IS: them to Fraser Hospital for treatment of a lacerat- ed mouth. Randall Barton Jr., 30, of Macclenny was kicked in the face during a fight with Justin Raulerson, 21, of Gainesville the evening of August 13, said Lt. Thom- as Dyal of the jail staff. The fight reportedly stemmed from an earlier, unspeci- fied incident that occurred outside the jail. Mr. Raulerson told offi- A Husband, Father, Grandfather, Neighbor, Veteran & Conservative cers he went into the cell in the A-4 dorm believing he • Graduated from Baker County High and Mr. Barton were going to “talk out” their differ- • US Navy Veteran ences, and instead he was attacked. He had minor in- • Graduate of Corrections Academy juries and refused medical treatment. • Vice-President Gildco Credit Union In more recent arrests, a Macclenny woman with • Small Businessman a criminal history was back in county jail on August 19, • Experienced Manager charged with violating an • Vice-Chair BCCMC earlier trespass order and felony criminal destruction of a television. The Values We Share ★ The Public Service We Deserve Sheila Griffis, 56, returned to the residence of The Experience We Need C.J. Carroll, 52, on North Seventh St. around midday after being warned to stay BOBBY GRAY PROMISES: NEVER AGAIN WILL: away, according to the report by Deputy Jared Mal- ✓ You will have the full-time offi ce you ✓ You have $250,000 stolen lard. Both Mr. Carroll and a witness said Ms. Griffis pay for - like every other Clerk’s offi ce ✓ You have a Clerk who ask for a 28.54% budget was responsible for dam- ✓ You will have cross-trained deputy increase aging the TV on August 14. Mr. Griffis has numer- clerks to better serve you ✓ You have a Clerk who locks you out of your ous convictions in Baker ✓ County for drug-related You will have easy telephone access Clerk’s offi ce offenses, bringing contra- to your clerk’s offi ce ✓ band into the jail, theft, Will your Clerk neglect to reconcile the checking burglary, resisting arrest ✓ You will have a website that works for account and traffic violations. In an unrelated arrest you that occurred later that ✓ You will have education for our youth evening, Orrin Carroll, 61, of Glen St. Mary was jailed ✓ You will be offered training in how the for battery on his landlord and resisting efforts by system works in: deputies to take him into custody. - Landlord/Tenant The landlord, 38, told Deputy Collyn Green that - Small claims Mr. Carroll pushed him - Uncontested dissolution several times during an argument on Confederate - Modifi cation of child support Dr. over having others at his residence in violation - Child visitation - including of a lease. The accused also acted aggressively toward grandparent visitation Public Service is an Attitude - Not a officers when they arrived at the scene, according to Department the report. Political advertisement paid for and approved by Bobby Gray (R) for Clerk of Court. Thursday, August 27, 2020 The Baker County Press Page 5 baker county Commission Al-Anon to meet Thursday State revenue slashes county budget deficit Welcome back! Al- Anon, a support group for families and friends of budgets line-by-line to try shortfall. nual basis is make sure we’ve “We have yet to touch alcoholics, will return to to get those in line and get “So, if it’s the pleasure of got a balanced budget.” the reserve fund, so we still face-to-face meetings ev- that deficit reduced. We all the board, we may want to The first public hearing have $4.3 million,” Mrs. Re- Current ery Thursday at the library knew at that last workshop schedule another workshop on the tentative budget will wis told commissioners last at the First United Meth- our revenues really had not to sit down and look at these be on September 15, fol- week. odist Church on North 5th been reported yet. It was items again in further detail lowed by final adoption two But although that leaves shortfall St. in Macclenny. really more of a high level and let’s talk about what re- weeks later on September about $300,000 that the We welcome people overview.” ductions have been made 29, Mrs. Rewis said, adding county commission could anytime between 6-8 Pointing to a spreadsheet already by staff and how we that there should be ample allocate to bring the bud- $480K p.m. For more details, breaking down the newly want to move forward with time after the September get into balance and remain call (904) 350-0600 or revised preliminary budget that remaining deficit,” she 1 workshop to prepare the committed to their $4 mil- mike anderson Ms. Donnie at (904) 305- totaling $42.4 million, the said. budget for the first hearing. lion threshold, no commis- press staff 6874. county manager told com- The first board member “If we don’t make enough sioner even hinted that such Baker County now faces missioners that “our budget to respond was Commis- progress on the first (of Sep- an idea would be considered. a nearly $480,000 revenue deficit now is $478,453, and sioner James Croft, who tember) we may have to On the contrary, Commis- Share the news... shortage to fund county op- that is due to some addition- agreed a workshop would be schedule a separate meet- sioner Bennett suggested his erations in the new fiscal al income increases as well helpful to go over the budget ing specifically to address preference would be to make Weddings & Births year beginning October 1, as (expenditure) reductions and “let them (staff) walk us the budget before we come deeper spending cuts rather bakercountypress.com down considerably from an made by staff.” through where the changes back for the September 15 than dip into reserves at all. earlier deficit projection of The spreadsheet listed are instead of trying to do meeting,” said Commission- $1.3 million last month. total income of $41,948,134 this en masse … I think it’s er Bennett. County commissioners and expenses totaling too much to try to dissect in “One of the things I’d like received the welcome news $42,426,587, with the high- a regular board meeting.” for us to do is go through all at a board meeting the eve- est individual budget — Other board members of the (budget) changes that ning of August 20 when $16,653,679 — in the coun- agreed, including Commis- we know of, take a look and County Manager Sara Little ty road paving fund. The sioner Jimmy Anderson see where they are increas- and finance director Cher- second highest individual who said he would like to ing in different departments, yl Rewis delivered revised budget is the general fund, see “where the cuts came not only in our county bud- budget estimates including which contains the entire from …,” adding, “one thing gets but also our constitu- state revenue projections deficit. I don’t want to do is throw tional officers budgets (sher- that were not available a few The general fund bud- stuff out there that’s already iff, clerk of courts, property weeks ago. get reflects income totaling been taken care of by staff. I appraiser, tax collector and “We really did not have $10,867,334 against ex- would like to see their pre- elections supervisor). an idea of what our revenues penses totaling $11,345,788. sentation before I make my “When we walk out of would look like at that time,” Since commissioners have recommendation.” that meeting we should said Mrs. Little. already unanimously taken Upon a recommendation pretty much have a budget Beckwith Plumbing, Inc. However, as a result of in- a position against raising by commission board chair- established and have closed Call 904-693-0250 or creased state revenues and property taxes next year, ad- man James Bennett, a bud- out that $400,000 short- additional budget cuts made ditional spending cuts seems get workshop was scheduled fall,” said the chairman. Shane Griffi n 904-428-7693 since the original workshop the most likely solution to from 2 to 5 p.m. immedi- Commissioners have tak- on July 21, income and ex- reducing or eliminating the ately prior to the next regu- en a unified stand in support Now Serving Baker County Residents penditures in the tentative deficit. lar commission meeting on of keeping at least $4 mil- budget have grown closer Mrs. Little suggested the September 1. lion in cash reserves for real Over 42 years experience in the together. board schedule another in- “We need at least a couple emergencies, which does not plumbing service industry. “Since we had our last formal budget session to dis- of hours,” said Commission- include transferring funds to workshop with you several cuss the proposed budget in er Bennett. “I don’t want to balance the county budget. Family Oriented | Christian Values weeks ago,” said Mrs. Little, detail and decide what steps get in the middle of this and But the reserve fund con- “Mrs. Rewis and I have been it wants to take next to ad- try to rush through this. One tains in excess of $4 million REMODELS • REPAIRS • REPIPES through those (department) dress the projected funding thing we try to do on an an- currently. NEW CONSTRUCTION Two men jailed for domestic Press Classifieds WATER HEATERS $7.00 FREE $20.00 Off for 20 words ESTIMATES batteries with children present Deadline Monday at 5:00 fi rst service call The Baker County Press LICENSED & INSURED Beckwith Plumbing Two suspects were jailed the past week Because of the presence of children, a fel- Expires 12/31/20 for felony domestic battery, and in one of ony complaint was filed against Ms. Tillman CFC058026 the cases additionally for being a felon and for neglect. possessing firearms at his Glen St. Mary res- In a second case, Gregory Johnson, 48, idence. was arrested the evening Russell Tillman, 40, is of August 17 at his Chest- accused of accosting his nut Lane residence near wife Tamara, 32, during Sanderson for felony do- an argument that erupted mestic battery on a victim THANK YOU overnight on August 20 in the presence of three over her alleged infideli- juvenile-age children, ty, according to the report who were described as by Deputy Heidi Haynes, “extremely upset.” SO MUCH! who responded to their Deputy Joshua Worth- residence off CR 125 the Russell Tillman Gregory Johnson ington said the couple ar- next morning prompted gued over an undisclosed by a call from a represen- matter and the accused Thank you so much for tative of Meridian, a mental health agency. allegedly slapped and choked the victim Officers were met outside the address while threatening to kill her. The woman had all your support and by the couple’s four children ranging in age a large laceration over her right eye, claiming up to 14, who indicated their parents were that Mr. Johnson tried to conceal it with a yelling and cursing at one another. Deputy bandage before police arrived. encouragement. I am so thankful for all Haynes said Mr. Tillman was located in a Mr. Johnson has seven prior convictions bedroom with a nearby loaded shotgun and for battery, said the deputy. of the supporters who came out and shells. • Deputy Haynes arrested Jerry Norman He is accused of pulling Ms. Tillman out III, 22, for battery on a 45-year-old male rel- encouraged me during my campaign. of her vehicle by the hair when she returned ative at a residence on Crews Rd. at midday earlier that morning after driving off from on August 22. Your support meant so much to me and the scene to diffuse the situation. She refused The victim said he was placed in a head- to cooperate with officers, instead pleading lock and blacked out during an argument it was humbling to have so many good for her husband to get treatment for mental over Mr. Norman kicking a cabinet closed illness. after a child played inside it. He also had people behind me. This campaign Mr. Tillman has a local conviction for fel- scratch marks on an arm. ony battery, and others for traffic and alco- wasn’t about me. It was really about hol-related offenses. you, the people of Baker County. I still believe we can make a better Baker. I’ve met so many good people along the way. The future of our county is what you make it. Let’s not lose sight of the goals of improving our community for everyone and bringing everyone together for a better Baker. If you need me, call me, if I can help you I will. THANK YOU SO MUCH, BAKER COUNTY! Kenu Turk Paid for by Kenu Turk (R) for County Commissioner District 1 Page 6 The Baker County Press Thursday, August 27, 2020 Meridian seeks $14K more funding CITY OF MACCLENNY mike anderson Meridian’s Baker County patients by the certify and extend the 2020 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS press staff tax rolls prior to completion numbers of the VAB hearings, as al- REGARDING ANNEXATION OF Citing an increasing case- lowed by Florida law. CERTAIN LANDS CONTIGUOUS TO load of children and adults 22% annual increase in juveniles seeking treatment In a letter to the board in Baker County seeking in first nine months of 2020 compared to the Mrs. Dugger explained that THE CITY OF MACCLENNY AND help with mental health same in 2019. her request was based on the and substance abuse disor- 39% of juveniles with depression. fact that statutory chang- COMPANION AMENDMENTS TO ders, Meridian Community es relative to VAB hearings, THE CITY’S FUTURE LAND USE MAP Behavioral Health Center 38% of juveniles with attention or conduct disor- which allow property own- asked the county commis- ders. ers to appeal their appraisals AND ZONING MAP sion last week for some 17% of juveniles with adjustment disorders. in an effort to lower their tax $14,000 more in funding for bill, could delay the issuance The City Commission of the City of Macclenny, Florida shall consider the upcoming fiscal year to 31 families in treatment for child abuse or ne- of tax notices beyond No- Ordinance No. 20-08, “A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE RELAT- help meet the growing need. glect. vember 1. ING TO ANNEXATION; PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN “We have doubled the 28 patients in treatment for opioid addiction. “For many years, peti- LANDS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF MACCLENNY; PROVIDING FOR size of our facility in Bak- tioners were entitled to re- ACCEPTANCE OF A VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION REQUEST FROM AARON er County in the last few 46% of Meridian’s patients have depression or bi- ceive notice at least 10 days AND MARTHA HIGGINBOTHAM OF PARCEL 05-3S-22-0000-0000-0164; months based on need and polar disorder. prior to the scheduled hear- a few other things,” Merid- ing,” she said in the letter. PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.” The Subject Property consists of 79% of adults respond well to treatment. ian’s new chief executive “That time period has been approximately 9.51 acres located east of South 6th Street (State Road officer Don Savoie told the 100% of juveniles respond well to treatment. extended in five-day incre- 121), located along the west side of Buck Starling Road, north side of board during his presenta- Source: Meridian Behavioral Health CEO Don Savoie ments so that now petition- George Hodges Road (see map below). tion of an annual report on ers must receive notice of the company’s past year. the hearing at least 25 days SYNOPSIS: Ordinance No. “We provide telehealth of adults seeking help re- lowed closely by those with prior to the hearing date. 20-08 involves an application services, child psychiatric mained roughly the same, behavior, attention and con- “The petitioners also are for voluntary annexation of care and we’ve added mobile however, the number of duct disorders (38 percent) entitled to reschedule their approximately 9.51 acres into response teams available in children receiving treatment and adjustment disorders hearing date once for good the City of Macclenny. The Sub- the community and into the during the same time period (17 percent). cause (also a new statutory ject Property’s Future Land Use homes 24/7, 365 (days a jumped from 281 the previ- But he had some good provision). As a result, the Map (“FLUM”) and Zoning Map year),” he said, adding that ous year to 341 this year. news to share with the coun- VAB hearings are beginning designations shall be changed medication assisted addic- And the numbers are ty commission, as well. later and taking longer to from its Baker County desig- tion treatment also is “now continuing to rise, said Mr. “We’re really making a conclude.” nations to City categories. Ordinance No. 20-08 will cause the Subject available in Baker County.” Savoie during the August 20 difference,” he said, pointing The resolution unani- Property to be classifi ed Medium Density Residential on the City’s FLUM Meridian is a contract commission meeting. to 79 percent of adults who mously adopted by the com- and Residential, General on the City’s Zoning Map. provider of mental health Through the first nine achieve improved function- mission ensures that the and substance abuse ser- months of the 2019-20 fis- ing and a reduction of symp- county won’t have to wait FIRST READING: A public hearing on the fi rst reading of the proposed vices throughout a 16-coun- cal year, he said, 648 adults toms as a result of treat- until all the hearings are Ordinance was held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in the City ty North Central Florida re- received services, “including ment and the same positive concluded before receiving Commission Chambers at City Hall, 118 East Macclenny Avenue, Mac- gion, including Baker. Mr. 80 in our Crisis Stabilization results “for 100 percent of property tax payments. clenny, Florida. Savoie has been with Merid- Unit (CSU) and 6 in detox,” children.” • Adopted a resolution ian about nine years and was while during the same time Commissioner Jimmy enacting a recent board de- elevated to the top adminis- cision to increase annual COMMISSION VOTE: A public hearing requiring City Commission action period 341 children (22 per- Anderson praised Meridian trative post in January this fire protection assessments on the proposed Ordinance will be held on Tuesday, October 13, cent increase) received a va- for the work it does in Bak- year. to $93.52 per residential 2020 in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 118 East Macclen- riety of treatment services. er County, where 84 percent Meridian’s clients range dwelling unit and 19.5 cents will be- Also, 47 adults were in- of the company’s clients are ny Avenue, Macclenny, Florida. The City Commission meeting from preschool ages to those per square foot for commer- gin at 6:00 p.m. and the public hearing will be held shortly after the volved in jail diversion ser- at or below federal poverty well into their 60s and old- vices through June this year, guidelines. cial/industrial buildings. meeting is called to order. Interested persons may appear at the hear- er, with 34 percent in the while 31 families were in “I think the service that The new rates begin after tax ing and be heard regarding the adoption of the proposed annexation. current fiscal year falling treatment related to child you’re providing is like a notices go out this fall. in the 18-39 age range and maltreatment or neglect, stepping stone to get people • Accepted a $93,750 The complete legal description by metes and bounds and the proposed Ordi- 26.5 percent 40 to 64 years grant from the Florida De- nance may be obtained from the offi ce of the City Clerk at City Hall on Monday said Mr. Savoie, adding that back to where they need to through Friday during regular business hours. Should any person decide to of age. Meridian’s Children’s Com- be and I want to say we re- partment of Environmental appeal any decision made as a result of this hearing, such person will need a Of 989 clients in the first munity Action Team provid- ally appreciate it,” Commis- Protection to help fund the record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of three quarters of 2019-20, ed “intensive wraparound sioner Anderson told Mr. county’s solid waste dis- these proceedings is made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities the report revealed that for children at risk and their Sevoie. “What y’all are doing posal expenses in 2020-21. Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate 518 were female, includ- families serving 33 Baker is really a great service not The grant, available to small in this proceeding should contact the City Manager at (904) 259-0972 at least ing 155 juveniles, and 471 counties with populations 48 hours prior to the time of the hearing. County children and their only to Baker County but to were male, including 186 families.” everybody you serve.” under 110,000, will pay tip- juveniles. While the rate “I think we’re doing a Mr. Savoie concluded his ping fees charged for the heck of a job with jail diver- report with an appeal for disposal of household solid sion and families in treat- more financial assistance waste at New River Regional ment related to neglect and from the county to help meet Landfill in Union County. other things,” he told com- the costs associated with in- • Awarded a $24,300 missioners. creased demand for services. contract to Cox Fire Protec- Among adult clients, he He requested an annual con- tion, LLC, to install a new said, substance abuse “is the tribution of $65,000 next fire suppression system to most prevalent diagnosis, year, up from $51,000 this provide enhanced protec- affecting 27 percent of those year. tion for a computer server seeking treatment.” Present- No vote was taken but the room in the basement of the ly, he said 28 Baker County board thanked Mr. Savoie county courthouse, which residents receive medication for his report and agreed to presently is equipped with as part of their treatment for consider his request in up- overhead sprinklers in case opioid addiction. coming meetings beginning of fire. Depression and bipolar with a budget workshop on Staff recommended disorder also are widespread September 1. changing to a new system among adults in the county, In other business last called a Victaulic Vortex he said, noting that they ac- week commissioners: 500, which uses water and count for about 46 percent • Approved a request by nitrogen to form a hybrid of Meridian’s caseload. And Tax Collector Amy Dugger mist that won’t damage among children, Mr. Savoie to adopt a resolution au- computer equipment, be- said, depression “is the most thorizing the property ap- cause “we all know water prevalent, affecting 39 per- praiser and the Valuation and electronics do not go cent of those we help,” fol- Adjustment Board (VAB) to well together,” explained County Manager Sara Little. • Renewed an annual contract with the Flori- da Department of Health for operation of the Baker SEPTIC TANKS County Health Department and with the same level of funding from the county as last year: $55,728. The county health department’s total budget for the DRAINFIELDS 2020-21 fiscal year is $3.7 • New Systems FREE million. & Repairs • Sump Pump ESTIMATES Replacement CALL JOHN WILLIAMS PLUMBING • Inspection Letter 904- CFC056961 259-4580 Thursday, August 27, 2020 The Baker County Press Page 7 baker county Commission Back to School clothing event Two large lot subdivisions gain approval A Back to School clothing event will be held at mike anderson neighbor Chuck Parliament, to develop 5-acre to 8.5 the First Baptist Church of press staff whose home is in the Glen acre lots on the south side Macclenny Garment Rack Farms subdivision across of Southern States Nursery from 9-11:30 a.m. on Au- Plans for two new housing the street on the south side Road between Mallory Lane gust 29. developments near Glen St. of Odis Yarborough Road. and T and G Farm Lane on Shoppers should make a Mary, one on Odis Yarbor- Most of his questions 137 acres owned by Calvin reservation by calling 259- ough Road to the north and concerned the amount of ad- Mitchell Thomas. 6375 because the number the other along Southern ditional traffic that the pro- Ms. Diettrich said Mr. of people in the building at States Nursery Road south posed development would Knabb had committed to one time is limited via so- of Interstate 10, received fi- generate on the roadway and developing only detached, cial distancing. Organizers nal approval by the county how an already hazardous single family dwelling units say they will practice the commission last week. intersection at the corner of — no mobile homes — with current CDC guidelines to They were among 13 ap- Bob Burnsed Road and CR a homeowners association keep the area safe for shop- plications for land use and to “subdivide the parcels limit access onto the paved 125 could become even more responsible for maintaining pers and volunteers. zoning changes unanimous- into single family residential road. dangerous. drainage structures and pri- The number of regis- ly approved by the board fol- lots ranging from 1 to 2.30 “Four parcels will share There presently is a yel- vate stabilized gravel roads trants is limited. lowing public hearings the acres fronting on Odis Yar- one driveway, so that way low caution light at the junc- similar in nature to nearby evening of August 20. borough Road and 6.04 to you cut down immensely on tion, which requires driv- Old Nursery Plantation. Mr. Crawford family First up was an applica- 7.10 acre parcels to the north the amount of accessing in- ers heading south on Bob Knabb also agreed to install tion from developer Ricky and rear of the parcels front- gress and egress onto Odis Burnsed to look sharply to a dry hydrant in a retention reunion Davis on behalf of property ing on Odis Yarbrough.” Yarborough Road,” said Ms. the right for oncoming traffic pond for additional fire pro- owner Longbranch Farms, “This would be the fourth Diettrich. before proceeding across the tection in the neighborhood. Descendants of Bart LLP, requesting approval and last phase of the greater In a staff report recom- intersection to the left. Before the vote, com- and Emma Crawford will of a 24-lot plat for Phase IV Otis Yarborough subdivision mending approval of the “There’s one of two op- missioners made their de- hold a family reunion on of the Shoals Park subdivi- that you’re all very familiar proposed development the tions in my opinion,” said cision conditional upon Mr. Labor Day, September 7 sion half a mile east of CR with,” she said, adding that planner also noted that the Mr. Parliament. “One, you Knabb’s agreement to con- on the property of Auzzie 125 along the north side of the fourth phase “is dupli- applicant had agreed to input a traffic light there or the duct a traffic study to deter- and Bertha Crawford in Odis Yarborough adjacent cative of Phase III,” which stall a dry hydrant in the other thing is you slow the mine the proposed develop- Taylor. to Shoals Park. was approved by the county Shoals Park retention pond traffic down. It is a 55 mph ment’s impact on Southern Paper goods and drinks The site encompasses some time ago. to “aid not only in fire pre- zone right now and almost a States Nursery Road, which will be furnished. Bring nearly 70 acres in two land “The intent is to final- vention and protection for blind curve as you come off all agreed was “substan- your favorite covered dish. use categories and two zon- ize this subdivision … con- Phase IV, but Phases I, II of Bob Burnsed. I’ve lived dard.” Lunch will begin at 1 p.m. ing districts: Agriculture B sistent with the design, lot and III.” here for 12 years and I’ve However, the board did (AG B) and Very Low Densi- layout, ingress/egress, and The dry hydrant condi- avoided numerous serious not hold him responsible for Reunion ty Residential (VLDR), and character of Phase III.” tion had been recommend- accidents with people driv- making any improvements canceled Agriculture 7.5 (AG 7.5) and As such, lots in Phase IV ed by county fire and rescue ing up and down that road to the road because, as Com- Residential Conventional 1 — smaller ones facing Odis chief Trevor Nelson, a mem- going a whole lot more than missioner Bennett pointed The annual reunion of (RC 1). Yarborough and larger ones ber of the county’s Develop- the speed limit.” out, it has been a substan- students who attended the Planning consultant Lara to the rear — will mimic ment Review Committee. Commissioner and board dard road ever since the former Sanderson School Diettrich told commission- those in the previous phase The only concerns ex- chairman James Bennett, a county built it. has been canceled due to ers that Mr. Davis and his in that multiple lots will pressed about the proposed former Florida Department The county board also the coronavirus. It is tra- development partners plan share a single driveway to development came from of Transportation engineer, approved 11 applications ditionally held on the last said, however, that since the for rezoning and small scale Saturday in September. circuit court proposed subdivision will be land use amendments on Organizers hope to re- much closer to the Odis Yar- relatively small parcels that sume the regular date next borough-CR 125 intersection drew no opposition. year, according to spokes- to the west, that’s the direc- man Jack Williams. 30 months for child neglect tion most homeowners there A Macclenny woman will tion, and the defendant took an earlier court session on likely will travel rather than serve a 30-month prison them to the grandmother’s July 28 in diminished dock- going down Bob Burnsed. Anderson Quality ROOFING term after pleading in cir- that morning. ets due to the coronavirus: Additionally, he said, cuit court on August 18 to The initial report indicat- • Carlos Cooper, VOP speed enforcement should LLC felony neglect for allowing ed that urine tests revealed (probation violation) co- be left up to the Baker Coun- Metal Reroofs & Roof Repairs one of her three children to all three had traces of the caine possession; 86 days ty Sheriff’s Office. Shingle Reroofs & Repairs ingest several pills contain- drug. in jail, extend probation an- The second public hear- Your hometown contractor! ing meth earlier this year. Ms. Gray has past con- other 18 months, complete ing last week focused on a victions for drug and per- any recommended addic- proposed 28-lot subdivision LICENSED & FREE ESTMATES 259-3300 sonal crimes dating back tion treatment. adjacent to Southern States INSURED several years, and at one • Morgan Dalrymple, Nursery, where the appli- LIC.#CCC1330274 IN GOD point served a year and four VOP possession prescrip- cant, George Knabb, plans WE TRUST. LIC.#CBC1259558 months in prison for battery tion drugs; one year, seven with a deadly weapon. days in prison. In a second case result- • Melvin Norman Sr. felo- Tobacco Free ing in a prison sentence that ny domestic battery (repeat Partnership day, the judge ordered Jor- offender); 10 months in jail, Let’s Make dan Satterwhite, 34, of Mac- one year on house arrest. Baker County Jessica Gray clenny to serve 28 months in • Jordan Kiper, felony do- return for multiple counts mestic battery, interfering Jessica Gray, 43, also of sale and possession of with custody, contributing pleaded that day to resist- controlled drugs to buyers to the delinquency of a mi- Baker ing police and was ordered working undercover for the nor; 55 days in jail, one-year by Circuit Judge James Co- sheriff’s department last probation, mental health law to be on drug offender May. He has past arrests for evaluation. probation for two years fol- felony lewd and lascivious • Christine VOP Gear- County lowing release. An original acts, domestic battery and hart, possession prescrip- count of battery on police assault, none of which were tion drugs; extend proba- was dropped. prosecuted. tion one year. The charges originated Tina Shortridge, 43, of • Brian Williams, battery Tobacco on February 22 when the Jacksonville was ordered to on law enforcement offi- children’s grandmother serve 20 months in prison cer, disorderly conduct; one took them to the emergency for violating probation re- year, seven days in prison. room at Fraser Hospital af- sulting from multiple thefts • Jacob Morgan, VOP Free! ter noticing bizarre behav- north of Glen St. Mary earli- possession prescription ior that morning, including er this year. drugs (two counts); one a son “moving his mouth She and co-defendant year, seven days in prison. in awkward positions and Robert Shortridge were • Asia Perry, aggravated Why? talking uncontrollably,” ac- arrested for stealing valu- assault with deadly weapon; cording to the incident re- able property including a 182 days in jail. Exposure to secondhand smoke causes an estimated 41,000 port. $19,000 portable sawmill • Colby Harris, VOP pos- deaths each year among adults in the United States. Baker The boy said he obtained and ATV valued at $5000 session prescription drugs; the pills from a pickup truck and re-selling them. They 270 days in jail, one year ad- County has some of the highest rates of tobacco related belonging to an uncle while pleaded earlier to seven ministrative probation. cancers in the state. Promoting tobacco free environments is spending the night across counts of grand theft, deal- • Lavenia Warren, VOP one of the best ways to protect the people of our community the state line in Georgia ing in stolen property and introduction of contraband when Ms. Gray went out burglary. into county jail; three days from secondhand smoke. with friends. The other chil- In other sentences han- in jail, six-month house ar- dren were at the same loca- dled down that day and in rest, two-year probation. How? The Tobacco Free Partnership of Baker County is focused City of Macclenny, Florida on the growing issue of tobacco and e-cigarette use in our CATF Meeting Notice area. All members of the community, businesses, and other

The City of Macclenny’s Citizen Advisory Task Force (CATF) will hold a public meeting on September 3, 2020, organizations that share our vision of a Healthier Baker County at 4:30 p.m. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the City of Macclenny’s prospective application with less exposure to tobacco and tobacco related products to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for an FFY 2019 Small Cities Community Development are encouraged to… Block Grant (CDBG). The CATF meeting will be held at City Hall, 118 E Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, FL 32063. The public is When: encouraged to attend and provide public input for consideration by the CATF. Join us Quarterly (September, December, March, For information concerning the CATF meeting, contact Melissa K. Thompson, Finance Director, at (904) 259- 0972 or by email at [email protected]. and June) on the third Tuesday at 3:00 pm virtually. (Will be held by virtual means during social distancing The CATF meeting is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the recommendations, call to be added to e-mail/distribution meeting is asked to advise the City at least five days before the hearing by contacting Melissa K. Thompson, list). Finance Director, at (904) 259-0972 or by email at [email protected]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the City using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice). For more information contact: Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact Melissa K. Thomp- son, Finance Director, at (904) 259-0972 or by email at [email protected] at least five days Melissa Crawford prior to the hearing and an interpreter will be provided. The City of Macclenny is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Section 504, Phone (904) 653-5267 Fair Housing Jurisdiction. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Page 8 The Baker County Press Thursday, August 27, 2020 Opinion

LETTER to Automatic, mass mail voting too risky the editor If it ain’t broke, don’t vote absentee or show up and mail it back postage election day, and that means ID requirements appear no- ___ it.” at the polls on election day, free. challenges to an outcome where in the mailed ballot Answer: Fix. the traditional method that Couldn’t be easier, except can drag on interminably, scheme. Brought Such is the case with the doesn’t seem to suit every- it’s wide open to voter fraud. postponing critical out- Any country that does not present voting laws in most one anymore. All require There is no assurance that comes. It’s a modern-day require IDs as a key part of of the states. photo identification. ballots get into the hands of version of hiding ballot the voting process — absen- sunshine Last week, for instance, Where’s the rub today? people who are qualified to boxes until a cheating side tee, early, mail-in or precinct more Baker Well, the vote. There’s no assurance determines in a close race — does not take the sanctity County vot- present-day ballots sent through the mail how many more they need of elections seriously. That ers than ever, Democrats are will even get to a designated to win (see Lyndon Johnson has been and will be true to them nearly dou- Impressions pushing hard address. There’s no check and the late Mayor Daley of forever. Dear Editor: ble, cast mail- Jim McGauley for universal on who handles ballots from Chicago). Recent elections Look no further than who Last Wednesday, in ballots, an mailed ballots the time they leave a post of- in other states using the sys- is pushing the “wide-open” August 19, the two of us obvious off- (translation: fice until they arrive back at tem have been plagued with mail-out ballot system — met with some of our shoot of the continuing cor- everyone gets one — resi- an elections office. problems including thou- far-left Democrats. They friends for lunch at Pier onovirus scare. As observed dents legal or illegal, at an Particularly disturbing sands of missing and un- know they’ve got problems Six. Both of us will be by our Joel Addington in his address, deceased persons, is the prospect (likelihood) accounted for ballots along in November. 80 in a few days and we coverage of the August 18 current residents at an ad- that some, probably many, with delayed results report- Voting is a privilege that were all there to cele- primary, chances are very dress who are not the in- mailed-out ballots will not ing. requires protections that brate. We laughed a lot, strong that trend will contin- tended voter. Just fill it out make it back on or before And don’t forget, photo protect its integrity. told old stories on each ue through the general elec- other and were grateful tion in November. that we have reached this Mail-in ballots under the stage in our lives with rules currently in effect in good health and so many Baker County are not to be other blessings. After our confused with the effort be- meal we had two surpris- ing pushed in many states, es. First, the restaurant exclusively by Democrats sent us a delightful fudge who traditionally have made sundae. Second, when our Republicans look like pik- checks came we were told ers when it comes to ballot that two gentlemen who cheating (refer to Chicago had been sitting at a table in the JFK election of 1960, near us had paid for our “Landslide” Lyndon John- lunches. son in Texas, etc.). One of our group said Everyone who voted by she noticed them laugh- mail in Baker County last ing when we had our week had to request a bal- “Happy Birthday” song lot and undergo a check to from our friends. No on make sure they were legiti- knew who they were other mately on the voter roll that than they both wore dark in turn is regularly purged of blue matching shirts and dead people, non-voters and both had dark beards. If recently convicted felons. you’re reading this, thank It’s the same process that you, and please know clears people (with the ex- that you brought a ray of ception of provisional ballot sunshine into our lives. voters) to do so at the elec- Doesn’t it give you joy to tions office before voting day know of their thoughtful- (becoming quite popular), ness? Marilyn Raulerson and Trilby Crews Glen St. Mary

BAKER Editor’s note: Help us highlight more good deeds in the community by emailing them to managing editor Joel Add- ington at reporter@bak- Socializing Kale: like eating part of your yard ercountypress.com or by calling (904) 259-2400. “Here you go,” said wife I looked at what was per-food. Think of it as the taste bad, just … different.” Kelley as she handed me my hanging from my fingers. It Green Lantern of foods.” “Well, the way I look at dinner. looked like … a leaf. “What “As opposed to?” it, I’m helping you transi- Got comments, “Yum, that looks good. I is this?” “Ground beef. The Larry tion into retirement.” love spaghetti.” “Kale.” the Cable Guy of foods.” “Is that what it is?” complaints, “How does it taste?” “Kale?” “Is this one of those diets “That’s what it is.” “Great.” I chewed happi- “It’s a super-food.” you’ve read about in People “So, I have a lot more kale suggestions, ly. Big fat noo- “So is beef.” magazine?” and stuff to look forward to dles, onions “No it’s not. “No. This is a rustle up.” in the coming days?” story ideas cut large, black My Side of Kale has all “A rustle up?” “Happy retirement.” As simple as an e-mail… olives; just the sorts of vita- “You know, like on the “Thanks.” way I like it. the atter mins and an- Great British Cooking Show She smiled. “Just keep Send it to: M [email protected] I paused in ROBERT GERARD ti-oxidants.” we watch. That’s what they chewing.” my chewing. “Beef has call it when they have to Munch. Something all sorts of … make something with the The Baker County Press was a little off. taste.” ingredients they have in www.bakercountypress.com 904-259-2400 “This ground beef is a “You said yourself that it the cupboard. I was out of little funny. It has an odd tasted, and I quote, ‘Great.’” ground beef from the na- This week’s solution: texture.” “It does. It’s just … what chos we made the other “Um … it’s plant based,” possessed you to replace day. So, I substituted kale.” Kelley answered as she sat good American ground beef “A creative choice.” down with her plate. with something you picked “Hey, it’s a pandem- “Oh. Ok.” I kept eating from the back yard? ic, man. Just eat the kale. then stopped and frowned. “Now that you’re retired, You don’t want me to dip “What’s the matter?” it’s time for you to shape up. deep into our supplies and “I don’t know.” I reached That way you’ll be ready for pull out the Vienna sausage into my mouth and pulled all the fun we’re going to do you? Think how that out a piece of “ground beef.” have when the pandemic is would taste in spaghetti. Or It wasn’t what I expected. over.” Spam.” “Plant based, huh?” “By eating leaves? “Good point.” “Uh huh.” She chewed “I’m not trying to poison I took another bite. “It’s away beatifically. you. I love you. It’s kale. Su- just … chewy. It doesn’t

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looked up at the important ACROSS visitor to her school and 1. Lascaux and Mammoth, e.g. THEME: 1980s Lyrics The Way said, “I’m going to marry 6. At the stern that man and be First Lady 9. Eyeball rudely one day” 13. Inuit boat Our county was honored 14. And not It Was to have one of her number 15. Sing like Sinatra by the late gene barber appointed to head the Flor- 16. Manicurist’s file ida sheriffs’ state organiza- 17. Old-fashioned “before” tion. One citizen received 18. *”If you ____, I won’t cry. I Little known history the coveted laud of the won’t waste one single day” sports world in All-Amer- 19. *”Steve walks warily down the At the end of this little the remainder did well to ica football. Another cit- street with the brim pulled way offering of historical notes recognize their own names. izen was bestowed the ______” title of President Emeritus 21. *”She’s just a girl who claims I honoring our Bicentennial Baker County has been am ______” year, we trust we may ed- under martial law twice, in the Florida Cattlemen’s Association for his work in 23. “Play it, ____,” from “Casablan- itorialize a bit about our ravaged by yellow fever ca” helping salvage and boost heritage, attitudes and di- and influenza epidemics, 24. Boris Godunov, e.g. the cattle industry. Baker rection. crippled by severe freezes, 25. *”All right stop collaborate Baker County of 1976 is and had her population Countians have served as and listen, ____ is back...” an end product of a long decimated by feuds and presidents of the Southern 28. Between Phi and Kappa Nurserymen’s Association and unique, and relatively assassinations. Hurricanes 30. Restriction limiting use of unknown history. It is a sto- have wreaked havoc with and American Nursery- lights during air raid ry of poverty and paradox. her buildings and roads. men’s organization. And, 35. J.D. Power awards competi- We have entered the his- She has felt fire, earthquake suppressing little humility tors tory and guide books via and war, and at times, the in the telling, Baker Coun- 37. *”Oh, back on the chain ____” but two counts; the Battle censure of the state. But, ty also gave a president for 39. Ann Patchett’s novel “Bel of Olustee (referred to as perhaps the cruelest of all, the nation’s oldest and one ____” near Lake City rather than because it was so unwar- of its most prestigious state 40. Slightly in Baker County) and being ranted, were the gibes and art organizations. 41. Algorithmic language possessed of quaintness labels given by sister coun- 43. French “place” and color (meaning moon- ties and the news media. 44. Kind of potato masher shine manufacturing and In spite of it all, Baker 46. Brickowski’s brick drinking, a marriage mill, County has quietly provid- Subscribe 47. Cleopatra’s necklace and floor-stomping frolics ed people, products and and 48. Canine’s coat 72. Gourmet mushroom 29. *”Cuase I’m your ____ cool of olden days). services for which she has 50. Sol or fa 73. Cancel an edit, pl. one, and I’m built to please” Baker County was creat- received, and asked for 52. National Institutes of Health 31. Scotch ingredient Save!!! DOWN ed not out of necessity but no reward, recognition or 53. *”____ Christmas, I gave you 32. Kitchen tear-jerker to honor a regional politi- thanks. Get it delivered my heart” 1. Whispered from a prompting booth 33. Wombs cian, and she was created The first Floridian to as- 55. Trinitrotoluene to your mailbox or 2. Shells and such 34. *”Ooh, what’s the matter with by a ‘nation’ rather than a sume a Presidential cabinet 57. *”You were working as a the crowd I’m seeing? Don’t you state (between Florida’s se- post graduated from the subscribe online- waitress in a cocktail bar when I 3. *”Meeting you with a ____ to know that they’re out of ____?” a kill” cession from the U.S. and Baker County school sys- ______” 36. Petals holder 4. Brings home the bacon her entry into the C.S.A.). tem. Besides several other $25 in-county 60. *”I wanna dance with some- 38. *”Wake me up before you body, with somebody who ____ 5. First U.S. space station ____” For generations, she has valuable members of her ____” for 52 weeks 6. Again 42. It creates instant millionaires been an area of extremes legislative delegation, she 64. Lithograph, for short Call today for info 7. *”Hello, is it me you’re looking 45. Count on, two words with hardly any middle Provided the state with 65. Holstein sound ____?” ground. Her citizens have history’s most able Secre- 49. One from Laos 67. Radio sign 8. Weight of refuse and chaff, pl. been mostly rich or poor, tary of the Senate. A Baker 259-2400 51. Emissaries 68. Killed, like dragon 9. Black and white cookie but seldom ever middle Countian was the wife of 54. Poison ivy or Poison oak The 69. Commotion 10. One from Goa income. Until the past 30 a Governor of the State of 56. Religious doctrine Baker County 70. Yiddish shrew 11. *”And I’m never gonna make years or so, only a handful Florida. That fact is perhaps it like you do, making ____ out of 57. Venus de ____ could boast of higher edu- not as important as is that, 71. Sleep in rough accommoda- Press tions nothing at all” 58. Greek Hs cation while the majority of as a young pretty girl, she 12. Compass reading 59. Not that 15. One of religious orders 60. Pilot’s stunt Brought to you by: 20. Last letter of Greek alphabet 61. Not loony 22. Experienced 62. Catcher’s gear 24. Sine over cosine 63. Geological time periods IF YOU HAVEN’T 25. *”I long to see the sunlight in 64. Psychedelic acronym your hair and tell you time and 66. 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hen you touch a germ, it clings to Place the numbers your hand. 1 to 12 in the circles so that the Then when you sum of the touch your mouth, eyes or nose, numbers in the the germ slips into your body. Disgusting germs don’t stand Number the pictures in order four circles will Or if you touch some food, the a chance against my powerful to show how a virus germ equal 26 along germ moves onto the food, and SECRET WEAPON! makes you sick. any straight line. when you eat the food, the germ gets inside you. YOU can stop the spread of germs that cause illness. But you’ll need two When someone sneezes, germs Standards Link: important pieces of equipment to get Mathematical fly into the air. Those germs can Reasoning: the job done—SOAP and WARM, Solve problems land on surfaces and, if you RUNNING WATER. Germs that cause colds and flu are called using logic. touch those surfaces, germs get viruses and bacteria. on your hands. GROSS! roper hand washing 1. When a virus germ gets inside your body, Find the two identical germs. requires vigorous it finds a healthy cell and digs its way lathering for at least inside. 20 seconds—about GERM as long as it takes 2. Then it begins to multiply. One virus WASH to sing the ABC song. germ becomes two. Two become four. WEAPON Four become eight. D N A H Use whatever soap gets you scrubbing. VIRUSES B E C H C S Regular soap works well! 3. Soon the cell is full of hundreds of virus BACTERIA B G S A G E A Y N S CLIP AND TAPE TO YOUR BATHROOM MIRROR germs. HEALTHY A A U E N U H D E D VAMPIRE

4. The germs break out of the healthy cell. : Health: Students understand the causes and recognize symptoms of common diseases. W S C G S T O R L E COUGH E F R T L U I C B R 5. Each germ finds another healthy cell and ELBOW begins multiplying. Soon there are A M F A E P R U O D Lather up both sides of your hands, around your millions of virus germs in your body. EQUAL wrist, between your fingers and around your nails. Standards Link CAUSE P G E R M R G I W N Rinse well to remove all the soap. HUNDREDS O H P A O S I R V U SOAP Dry hands with paper towels. Tip: Use a paper N E V E E Q U A L H towel to turn off the faucet after washing hands. The way a movie vampire covers his face with his cape is a HANDS good way to stop the spread of germs. It’s called the Vampire Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recongized identical Cough. Next time you cough or sneeze, cough into the inside BUG words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns. bend of your elbow. If you cough into your hands, the germs The coronavirus spreads very from your mouth get easily from person to person as it spread around. travels through the air when people talk, cough or sneeze. To protect Think about yourself and others from getting it—what was Hand Cause and E ect sick, scientists recommend you the last thing Washing wear a face mask when out in you touched Before and Find an article or advertisement that public. Make sure the mask covers with the inside After describes a health problem. What is the your mouth and nose and fits snug of your elbow? cause of the problem? What is described as against your face. Look through the newspaper to find a solution or “cure” for the problem? pictures of people Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Understand cause doing various and effect. things. Mark it Keep track of how many times a day you wash your hands for one full week. Every time you wash your with a red B if hands, make a check in that day’s bubble. Take a guess before you begin, then fill out the actual number people should wash Standards Link: Health: Understand how after the week is over. Did you wash your hands more or less often than you thought? their hands before disease spreads; know how to prevent the this activity. Mark spread of disease. it with a blue A if they should wash their hands after this activity. How many photos did you mark with both Write tips for kids on how to avoid an A and a B? getting sick. How can you stop Standards Link: Writing I think I wash my hands times a day. I discovered I actually wash my hands times a day! Applications: Students write narratives that follow germs before they get you down? … washing your hands a logical sequence. before meal times. Standards Link: Health: Know how to prevent the spread of disease. Page 10 The Baker County Press Thursday, August 27, 2020 obituaries

DINKINS NEW Catholics Come Home Mary Joan Carpenter, 75, of Glen Deacon Lumark Gaskins, 87 CONGREGATIONAL Mary Joan Carpenter, 75, of Glen St. Deacon Lumark “Mark” Gaskins, METHODIST CHURCH St. Mary’s Mary passed away peacefully on Au- 87, of Sanderson on August 15 heard CR 127 N. of Sanderson gust 23 at her son’s residence with her the call of the Master to take his rest loving family by her side. She was born from labor to reward. He was born in Sunday School 10:00 am Mother of Mercy in Jacksonville on August 13, 1945 to Sanderson on May 15, 1933, the fifth Sunday Morning Service 11:00 am MASS: the late Walter Lamar Williams and of nine children of William McKinley Sunday Night Service 6:00 pm Saturday 5:00 pm Edith Crews Williams. Joan was raised and Nellie Elsie McCray Gaskins. At a Wed. Night Service 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am in Jacksonville and attended Paxon young age, Lumark developed a love www.stmarymacclenny.org High School. Shortly after school, Joan for God and His word. He attended Pastor Bro. Timothy Alford 1143 W .Macclenny Ave. met the love of her life, Willie McKay the public schools of Baker County and Carpenter, and they were happily mar- grew into adulthood to meet the most ried on November 1, 1969. Joan was beautiful woman he had ever laid eyes a faithful wife, loving mother and the on, Lucille Myers. From that day he world’s greatest “G.G.” She enjoyed Mary Carpenter was determined to make her his wife Lumark Gaskins The Road to Calvary being a homemaker and tending to and life partner. On October 20, 1962 Corner of Madison & Stoddard || Glen St. Mary || 259-2213 her family, the main passion in her life. Joan was skilled Lumark and Lucille were joined in Holy Matrimony, and to Rev. Tommy & Doris Anderson with her hands and enjoyed arts, crafts, painting, sewing their union they were blessed with five beautiful children. Youth Pastor Kayse Fiano and woodworking. She also loved camping, her little dog- Lumark and Lucille shared a love and union for 35 years gies, being outdoors and fishing. Mostly, she loved spend- until she was called to her heavenly home in 1998. Lumark Sunday School:...... 10:00 am ing time with her family. She was preceded in death by her began his secular work at the Northeast Florida State Hos- Sunday Morning Service ...... 11:00 am parents; sister Clara Nelson; brothers Sammy Williams pital in Macclenny, and not long after, he began to work for Sunday Evening Service ...... 6:00 pm and Clyde “Tinky” Williams and her brothers-in-law Sonny the Hercules Company. He next was employed by the for- Nelson and Walter Cleve Perryman. mer Seaboard Coastline (CSX) and retired from CSX after Wednesday Night...... 7:00 pm Other than her loving husband of 50 years, Mrs. Car- 24 years of dedicated service. penter is survived by children Denise (Scotty) McGlew of Mr. Gaskins was a member of the Johnson Chapel Macclenny and Mark (Mandy) Carpenter of Glen St. Mary; COGBF and served his church for over 69 years in ministry Check it out... sisters Debbie Perryman and Paulette Sealey, both of Glen as an ordained deacon. Deacon Lumark had an infectious St. Mary; sister-in-law Rosalyn Williams of Jacksonville smile, humor and personality that caused him to never www.bakercountypress.com and grandchildren Abigail (Casen) Noles, Emily Carpenter meet a stranger. His presence of love, laughter and joy will and Zak Carpenter. be greatly missed by all that knew him. A celebration of Joan’s life was held at 11 a.m. on He is survived by children Cornelius (Shantay) Gaskins, Wednesday, August 26 at the Christian Fellowship Temple Marie (Vick) Givens, Melody (Louis Jr.) Stewart, Cletus with pastors David Thomas and Timmy Thomas officiating. (Tina) Gaskins and Cassandra (Randolph) Ruise; grand- Interment followed at Taylor Cemetery. V. Todd Ferreira children Lasheena (Jon) Hunter, Cornelius (Brandy) Gas- Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements. kins Jr., Marlon Gaskins, Narado Gaskins, Shantell Paige, Corbin Gaskins, Chandler Gaskins, Tarrece (Keona) Giv- Graveside service for Desi Donaldson ens, Kelton Givens, Justen Gaskins, Jayden Gaskins, Chase Gaskins, Tyler Baker, Rhadya Ruise, Rhaya Ruise, Rhyan Desi Lamar Donaldson, 40, was Ruise and Remington Ruise; 11 great-grandchildren; broth- summoned from his earthly home ers-in-law Fletcher (Louvonia) Myers and Michael Myers; to his heavenly home on August 11. sisters-in law Willie Pearl (Sidney) Stoutamire, Maetta He was born on February 10, 1980 in (Malachi) Smith, Betty Jean Paige, Evelyn Denson and Sanderson to Cloretha Timmons and Barbara (Harold) Jefferson; godchildren, nieces, nephews, Aubrey Ruise, and received his educa- church family and friends. tion from Baker County High School A wake service will be held on Friday, August 28 at John- and Earle C. Clements Job Corps in son Chapel COGBF in Sanderson from 6-8 p.m. A funeral CALVARY Morganfield, Kentucky. Desi was a BAPTIST CHURCH service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 29 at valued employee with Green Mainte- the Christian Fellowship Temple in Macclenny with Bishop nance & Cleaning in Lake City. He was Vick A. Givens officiating. preceded in death by his grandparents Elizabeth Paige, Annagusta Donald- son, Lane Ruise and Isiah Donaldson. Desi Donaldson Graveside service for Janice Jordan Mr. Donaldson is survived by his Janice Davis Jordan, 72, of Mac- parents; sister Natasha Campbell; brothers Tyree Dortly clenny died Friday, August 21 at As- and Bobby Blue Jr.; niece Skyy Blue; very special friend cension St. Vincent’s Clay County Jessica Perez; many aunts, uncles, other relatives and Hospital in Middleburg following a friends. short illness. Mrs. Jordan was born in A graveside service for Mr. Donaldson was held at 10 523 North Blvd. W. • Macclenny • 259-4529 Taylor and lived in Macclenny most a.m. on Saturday, August 22 at Quitman Cemetery, Sand- of her life. She worked in the medical erson. Combs Funeral Home of Lake City was in charge of profession for over 45 years, first with arrangements. the Baker County Health Department as a nursing practitioner in OBGYN and recently as mental behavior spe- Sanderson Ministers cialist at Northeast Florida State Hos- Congregational pital in Macclenny. She was a mem- to meet ber of the Manntown Congregational Janice Jordan Holiness Church Holiness Church in Glen St. Mary and CR 127 N., Sanderson, FL The Baker County Min- loved painting, playing golf, interior decorating and travel- isters Association will ing. She was preceded in death by her parents Josie L. and Sunday School 10:00 am meet at Pier 6 Seafood Mary M. Crews Davis Sr., brother Coy Davis Sr. of Glen St. Morning Worship 11:00 am Owners on September 1 at 11:30 Mary and sister Joyce Herold of Macclenny. Shannon Curry, L.F.D. & James Curry, F.D.I.C. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm a.m. For more informa- Mrs. Jordan is survived by her husband Donald Ray Wed. Evening Prayer Serv. 7:30 pm tion, please contact pastor Jordan of Macclenny; daughter Courtney (Michael) Fiser Proving not all funeral Pastor: Oral E. Lyons Mitch Rhoden at (904) of Macclenny; sisters Marilyn Brown of Indiana, Eteyle 305-2131. Charron and Cherry (Ed) Barber, both of Macclenny, and homes are the same... Clarice (Johnny) Tillman of Glen St. Mary; brothers Jimmy Community Full (Nina) Davis, Josie (Pam) Davis and Larry (Sharon) Davis, one family at a time. Submit your ... all of Glen St. Mary, Morris (Jo) Davis and Richard (Sylvia) Gospel Church News Tips Davis, both of Live Oak, and grandchildren Lauren Ashley And we know that all things work together for good Fiser and Royce Michael Rhoden. to them that love God, to them who are the called 12664 Mud Lake Rd. Romans 8:28 according to his purpose. Birth Announcements A graveside funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Jor- Sunday School 10:00 am Weddings dan will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 27 at Man- We care about your family. Sunday Morning 11:00 am ntown Cemetery, Glen St. Mary with Rev. David Thomas, Sunday Night 6:00 pm Engagements pastor of the Christian Fellowship Temple, officiating. Vis- When your family experiences a time of need, Tuesday Night 7:00 pm itation and gathering with the family will be from 9:45 to let our family provide quality service & More 10:30 on Thursday before the service at Guerry Funeral at a reasonable price. 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Church and obituary Notice information Contact Us Obituaries must be submitted in a timely fashion and have a local connection. Pictures are printed with By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our office located at obituaries free of charge. The newspaper reserves the right to publish photos based on quality. It is 104 S. Fifth Street, Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063 requested that all news items be typed or emailed to insure accuracy in print. Online at www.bakercountypress.com or email [email protected] Thursday, August 27, 2020 The Baker County Press Page 11 Service Saturday for Regina Leggett Barbara Stansell, 81, of Lake Butler Regina Diane Leggett, 62, of Yulee Barbara Green Stansell, 81, of Lake passed away Friday, August 21 at UF Butler passed away on Monday, August Health North. Ms. Diane was born 24 at Windsor Health and Rehabilita- March 13, 1958 to the late Samuel tion Center in Starke after an extended McKinnon Sr. and Doris (Laughter) illness. She was born on November 6, McKinnon. She spent the majority 1938, in Macclenny to Shannon and of her life in Yulee and worked many Maggie (Davis) Green and raised in years as a waitress. In her free time, Sanderson where she lived for 56 years Diane enjoyed traveling and loved arts before moving to Lake Butler. Barbara and crafts and making flower arrange- worked for the State of Florida for 24 ments for family and friends. She will years and retired as a corrections offi- Photo courtesy of Shirley Padgett Nancy Crews explains the club’s latest project. be remembered as a very giving and cer. Affectionately known as Memaw, caring woman who was a friend to all. she loved to bake pecan pies, crochet She was preceded in death by her fa- Regina Leggett blankets, make flower arrangements Barbara Stansell ther; her brothers George McKinnon and play Bingo. She loved the Gators and Kenneth McKinnon; step-brother Michael Koon and and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Raiford Beach party to mark her beloved husband Tobe Leggett. since 2007. She is survived by her mother Doris (Lewis) Koon of Mrs. Stansell was preceded in death by her parents; Glen St. Mary; daughter Hilary Lindsey of Ocala; grandson brothers Leslie Green, Ray Green, Lawrence Green and 100-year anniversary Peyton Lindsey of Ocala; brothers Tim (Lesia) McKinnon Frank Green; son Robert L. Newmans; and her beloved of Glen St. Mary, Samuel (Teresa) McKinnon Jr. of King- husband of 21 years, Kenneth Stansell. She is survived by The Woman’s Club hosted its annual membership coffee sland, GA, James (Ann) McKinnon of Yulee; sister Linda her sister Mattie Dowling of Taylor; grandsons Robert L. on August 20 to celebrate the club’s 100-year anniversa- Sue Hornoff of Texas and numerous nieces and nephews. Newmans (Chrissa) of Macclenny, James A. Newmans ry with a beach theme and unveil a new animal-protection The family will hold a celebration of Diane’s life on (Alexis) of Louisiana and Joshua A. Newmans (Andrea) project. Saturday, August 29 from 3-5 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist of Sanderson; daughter-in-law Tina Stone (Elton) of Glen Membership chairwoman Carla Williams coordinat- Church, Macclenny. Forbes Funeral Home of Macclenny is St. Mary; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and ed the affair, which also featured special guests in former in charge of arrangements. nephews; along with other family members and friends. District 4 director Theresa Crockett and current director The funeral service for Mrs. Stansell will be held at noon Deborah Johnson. There were door prizes handed out and on Friday, August 28 at her church in Raiford with Pastor a cake auction, along with other private donations, that Charles Rowe, 77, of Sanderson Herald Hudson officiating. Burial in South Prong Cemetery raised $86 to fund more clubhouse repairs. It recently got Charles Rowe, 77, of Sander- in Sanderson will follow. The family will receive friends a new roof. A new ceiling inside and sign outside are next son passed away Sunday, August 9. one hour prior to the service at the church. Please practice on the list of improvements. Charles was a hard worker who loved proper social distancing, and please wear a mask as a cour- New member Debbie Amonette was also welcomed his family and spent his time garden- tesy to others. Blackburn-Curry Funeral and Cremation of during the coffee and club members celebrated several ing and raising livestock, while drink- Macclenny is in charge of arrangements. birthdays in June, July and August. ing Jim Beam and listening to country The new club project announced by third vice president music. He will be loved and missed by Nancy Crews was aimed at supporting animals through his family and everyone who had the volunteer help. It begins as the club continues collecting privilege of knowing him. He was pre- Check it out... food donations to the Samaritan House food bank on U.S. ceded in death by his parents Auston 90 between Glen St. Mary and Macclenny. Collected last and Doris Rowe, son Wayne Rowe and www.bakercountypress.com week were cookies for the food bank. A school supply drive his brothers Kenneth and Gene Rowe was suggested by education chairwoman Lea Rhoden, a Mr. Rowe is survived by daugh- former teacher. ter Diane Guess (James); son Steven Charles Rowe The next meeting for all interested ladies will be Septem- Rowe (Amy); sisters Liz Schmitz (Den- ber 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the clubhouse on South 5th Street. nis) and Lettie Rowe Crews; girlfriend Linda Wood; grandchildren James Guess Jr. (Cicilie), Timothy Guess (Ash- Subscribe ley), Kayla Mayberry, Steven Rowe Jr. (Caitlin), Bryson Mayberry, Dustin Rowe (Ciegie), Austin Rowe (Mercedes), and Save!!! Dillan Rowe; nine great-grandchildren. Get it delivered The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 14 at the Christian Fellowship Temple in Macclenny with to your mailbox or pastors Tim Thomas and David Thomas officiating. Inter- subscribe online- ment followed at North Prong Cemetery. Call today for info Funeral held for Ralph Sands, 88 259-2400 Ralph Sands, 88, of Macclenny passed away on Friday, August 21 at The St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jack- Baker County sonville after an extended illness. Mr. Sands was born in Moniac, Ga. to Press George W. and Nellie (Thrift) Sands and had lived in Baker County for most of his life. He was valedictorian of his graduating class at St. George High School. Mr. Sands proudly served his country in the United States Air Force Macclenny during the Korean War as a crew chief on a B-36 Bomber, Strategic Air Com- mand, 8th Air Force. Ralph was a civic Ralph Sands PHARMACY leader and past president of the Lions Club. He was also a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who was known for his infectious good humor and searing smile. Ralph was generous, helpful, and had friends everywhere he went. As a longtime Baker County resident, he had a tremendous amount of knowledge about the county’s history and a nearly endless supply of stories. As an outdoors man, business owner and volunteer, he left a legacy of love and service to our community and will be missed deeply. Mr. Sands was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Clyde Sands, Holland Sands and Maxie Sands; sister Inez Sands Taylor. Survivors include his beloved wife of 35 years, Margaret Sands; sons John Taylor Sands (Pa- tricia) of Macclenny and Gary Lamar Sanders (Sandy) of Ocala; daughter Kelly Taylor Sands-Marini (Anthony) of Oviedo; brother, George W. “Dub” Sands and Cecil Sands, both of Macclenny; sister Annie Rogers (Ronald) of Jack- ANY TRANSFERRED sonville; grandchildren Jena Heflin (Blake), Jesslynn S. $ Sands-Thomas (Eli), Jackson Sands, Taylor Marini, Kellen PRESCRIPTIONS Marini, Karlie Marini, Kyle Sanders (Hannah), and Brad 5off Sanders (Katelynn); one great-grandchild and numerous other family members and friends. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, EVERYDAY VALUES: August 25 at the Christian Fellowship Temple with Pas- ✔ Antibiotics & tor Gary Crummey officiating. Interment followed in Oak FREE Grove Cemetery. Blackburn-Curry Funeral Home and Cre- Compounding mation was in charge of arrangements. ✔ FREE Blood Pressure SPOT A STROKE Checks 259-1116 ✔ FREE Prescription Doctor: 259-1117 Counseling We Fax: 259-1118 match any ✔ Prescription Delivery Proud supporter of the FREE competitors Baker County prices! Sheriff’s Ofﬁ ce StrokeAssociation.org $ REWARD 10 CARD 70th Prescription transfer or referrals HOMECOMING WE ACCEPT MOST August 30 INSURANCES Morning Service at 11:00 am Check out our Prescription Savings Club with Bro. George Rowe We have a large selection Special Music: Proud long-term of health & beauty aids! The Hall Sisters supporter of Monday - Friday 9 am - 8 pm | Sat. 9 am - 6 pm from Superton, GA BCHS Football Moniac Baptist Church No dinner on the grounds (Covid-19), 10594 Hwy. 185 | St. George, GA light refreshments following the service 1254 S. 6th St. - next to Tractor Supply and Dollar Tree Page 12 The Baker County Press Thursday, August 27, 2020

the property shall be assessed as provided in this subsection. (b) Una enmienda o revisión propuesta de esta constitución, o cualquier parte de ella, por iniciativa (h) For all levies other than school district levies, assessments of real property that is not subject se presentará a los electores en las elecciones generales siempre que la petición de iniciativa se to the assessment limitations set forth in subsections (a) through (d) and (g) shall change only as presente al custodio de los registros estatales a más tardar el 1 de febrero del año en el que se lleva provided in this subsection. a cabo la elección general. Si la enmienda o revisión propuesta se aprueba según lo dispuesto en el (1) Assessments subject to this subsection shall be changed annually on the date of assessment inciso (e), se presentará a los electores por segunda vez en la próxima elección general. Legal provided by law; but those changes in assessments shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the (c) La legislatura proporcionará, por ley general, antes de llevar a cabo una elección de conformidad assessment for the prior year. con esta sección, la provisión de una declaración al público sobre el probable impacto financiero de (2) No assessment shall exceed just value. cualquier enmienda propuesta por iniciativa de conformidad con la sección 3. (3) The legislature must provide that such property shall be assessed at just value as of the next (d) Una vez en la décima semana, y una vez en la sexta semana inmediatamente anterior a la semana Notices assessment date after a qualifying improvement, as defined by general law, is made to such property. en que se lleva a cabo una la elección, la enmienda o revisión propuesta, con aviso de la fecha de Thereafter, such property shall be assessed as provided in this subsection. elección en la que se presentará a los electores, se publicará en un periódico de circulación general (4) The legislature may provide that such property shall be assessed at just value as of the next en cada condado en el que se publique un periódico. assessment date after a change of ownership or control, as defined by general law, including any (e) A menos que se especifique lo contrario en otra parte de esta constitución, si la enmienda o PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS change of ownership of the legal entity that owns the property. Thereafter, such property shall be revisión propuesta se aprueba por votación de al menos el sesenta por ciento de los electores que FOR THE 2020 GENERAL ELECTION assessed as provided in this subsection. votan con respecto a la medida en cada una de las dos elecciones, será efectiva como una enmienda (5) Changes, additions, reductions, or improvements to such property shall be assessed as provided o revisión de la constitución del estado el primer martes después del primer lunes de enero posterior I, Laurel M. Lee, Secretary of State for Florida, do hereby give notice that the ballot title, ballot summa- for by general law; however, after the adjustment for any change, addition, reduction, or improvement, a la segunda elección en la que se aprueba la enmienda o revisión propuesta, o en la fecha que se ry and as applicable, the financial impact statement for each of the following proposed amendments the property shall be assessed as provided in this subsection. especifique en la enmienda o revisión. and revisions to the Florida Constitution will be on the General Election ballot on November 3, 2020 (i) The legislature, by general law and subject to conditions specified therein, may prohibit the consid- Sección 7. Limitación de impuestos o tasas. No obstante, el Artículo X, Sección 12 (d) de esta in each county. The full text as appears herein may also be found at https://dos.elections.myflorida. eration of the following in the determination of the assessed value of real property: constitución, no se impondrá ningún impuesto o tasa del Estado nueva a partir del 8 de noviembre de com/initiatives/, at FloridaPublicNotices.com, and at this newspaper’s website. (1) Any change or improvement to real property used for residential purposes made to improve the 1994 por ninguna enmienda a esta constitución a menos que la enmienda propuesta sea aprobada property’s resistance to wind damage. por no menos más de dos tercios de los votantes que votan en cada una de las dos elecciones en No. 1 (2) The installation of a solar or renewable energy source device. las que se considera dicha enmienda propuesta. Para los fines de esta sección, la frase “nuevo Constitutional Amendment (j) (1) The assessment of the following working waterfront properties shall be based upon the current impuesto o tasa estatal” significará cualquier impuesto o tasa que produzca ingresos sujetos a una Article VI, Section 2 use of the property: a. Land used predominantly for commercial fishing purposes. b. Land that is suma global el 13 de diciembre de 2019 u otra apropiación por parte de la Legislatura, ya sea para accessible to the public and used for vessel launches into waters that are navigable. c. Marinas and el fondo general de ingresos del Estado o cualquier fondo fiduciario, cuyo impuesto o tasa no esté ARTICLE VI, SECTION 2. Electors. —Every citizen Only a citizen of the United States who is at least drystacks that are open to the public. d. Water-dependent marine manufacturing facilities, commercial vigente el 7 de noviembre de 1994, incluidos los impuestos y tasas que son objeto de las enmiendas eighteen years of age and who is a permanent resident of the state, if registered as provided by law, fishing facilities, and marine vessel construction and repair facilities and their support activities. constitucionales propuestas que aparecen en la boleta electoral del 8 de noviembre de 1994. Esta shall be an elector of the county where registered. (2) The assessment benefit provided by this subsection is subject to conditions and limitations and sección se aplicará a las enmiendas constitucionales propuestas relacionadas con los impuestos o reasonable definitions as specified by the legislature by general law. tasas del Estado que aparecen en la boleta electoral del 8 de noviembre de 1994, o en las boletas No. 2 posteriores, y cualquier enmienda propuesta que no obtenga el voto de dos tercios requerido por la Constitutional Amendment ARTICLE XII, SCHEDULE presente será nula y sin efecto. Article X, Section 24 Transfer of the accrued benefit from specified limitations on homestead property tax assessments; increased portability period.—This section and the amendment to Section 4 of Article VII, which Núm. 5 ARTICLE X, SECTION 24. Florida minimum wage.— extends to three years the time period during which the accrued benefit from specified limitations on Enmienda Constitucional (c) MINIMUM WAGE. Employers shall pay Employees Wages no less than the Minimum Wage for all homestead property tax assessments may be transferred from a prior homestead to a new home- Artículo VII, Sección 4 y Artículo XII hours worked in Florida. Six months after enactment, the Minimum Wage shall be established at an stead, shall take effect January 1, 2021. hourly rate of $6.15. Effective September 30th, 2021, the existing state Minimum Wage shall increase Artículo VII Finanzas e Impuestos, Sección 4. Impuestos; evaluaciones.-- to $10.00 per hour, and then increase each September 30th thereafter by $1.00 per hour, until the No. 6 Conforme la ley general se establecerán disposiciones para asegurar una justa valuación de todos Minimum Wage reaches $15.00 per hour on September 30th, 2026. On September 30th of 2027 Constitutional Amendment los bienes alcanzados por los impuestos Ad Valorem, con las condiciones que se enumeran a that year and on each following September 30th, the state Agency for Workforce Innovation shall Article VII, Section 6 and Article XII continuación: calculate an adjusted Minimum Wage rate by increasing the current Minimum Wage rate by the rate st (a) La propiedad destinada a la explotación agrícola, la propiedad que genera gran recarga de agua of inflation during the twelve months prior to each September 1 using the consumer price index for ARTICLE VII Finance and Taxation SECTION 6. Homestead exemptions.— para los acuíferos de la Florida o la propiedad utilizada en forma exclusiva para fines recreativos no urban wage earners and clerical workers, CPI-W, or a successor index as calculated by the United (a) Every person who has the legal or equitable title to real estate and maintains thereon the per- comerciales será clasificada por la ley general y evaluada únicamente en razón de su naturaleza States Department of Labor. Each adjusted Minimum Wage rate calculated shall be published and take manent residence of the owner, or another legally or naturally dependent upon the owner, shall o su uso. effect on the following January 1st. For tipped Employees meeting eligibility requirements for the tip be exempt from taxation thereon, except assessments for special benefits, up to the assessed (b) Según lo dispuesto por la ley general y sujeto a las condiciones, limitaciones y definiciones credit under the FLSA, Employers may credit towards satisfaction of the Minimum Wage tips up to the valuation of twenty-five thousand dollars and, for all levies other than school district levies, on the razonables especificadas en el mismo, la tierra utilizada para fines de conservación se clasificará amount of the allowable FLSA tip credit in 2003. assessed valuation greater than fifty thousand 1 dollars and up to seventy-five thousand dollars, por ley general y se evaluará únicamente en función de su carácter o uso. upon establishment of right thereto in the manner prescribed by law. The real estate may be held by (c) Conforme la ley general los bienes personales tangibles conservados para la venta en unidades de No. 3 legal or equitable title, by the entireties, jointly, in common, as a condominium, or indirectly by stock intercambio comercial o en cabezas de ganado podrán valuarse para la determinación de impuestos Constitutional Amendment ownership or membership representing the owner’s or member’s proprietary interest in a corporation a un porcentaje específico de su valor, podrán clasificarse para la determinación de impuestos, o Article VI, Section 5 owning a fee or a leasehold initially in excess of ninety-eight years. The exemption shall not apply podrán estar exentos del pago de impuesto. with respect to any assessment roll until such roll is first determined to be in compliance with the (d) A las personas con derecho a la exención del pago de impuestos a la propiedad constituida en ARTICLE VI, SECTION 5. Primary, general, and special elections.— provisions of section 4 by a state agency designated by general law. This exemption is repealed on bien de familia conforme al Sección 6 de este Artículo se las evaluará su bien de familia al justo (c) All elections for the Florida legislature, governor and cabinet shall be held as follows: the effective date of any amendment to this Article which provides for the assessment of homestead valor vigente al 1° de enero del año posterior a la fecha en que esta reforma entre en vigencia. Esta (1) A single primary election shall be held for each office. All electors registered to vote for the office property at less than just value. evaluación solo cambiará según lo dispuesto en este inciso. being filled shall be allowed to vote in the primary election for said office regardless of the voter’s, or (b) Not more than one exemption shall be allowed any individual or family unit or with respect to any (1) Las evaluaciones sujetas a este inciso se modificarán anualmente el 1 de enero de cada año sin any candidate’s, political party affiliation or lack of same. residential unit. No exemption shall exceed the value of the real estate assessable to the owner or, in que tales modificaciones excedan el monto menor de los enumerados a continuación: (2) All candidates qualifying for election to the office shall be placed on the same ballot for the primary case of ownership through stock or membership in a corporation, the value of the proportion which a. Tres por ciento (3%) de la evaluación del año anterior election regardless of any candidate’s political party affiliation or lack of same. the interest in the corporation bears to the assessed value of the property. b. El cambio porcentual en el Índice de Precios al Consumidor en las ciudades, el Costo Promedio (3) The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes cast in the primary election shall (c) By general law and subject to conditions specified therein, the Legislature may provide to renters, Urbano de EE.UU., todos los ítems 1967=100, o informes subsiguientes para el año calendario advance to the general election. For elections in which only two candidates qualify for the same office, who are permanent residents, ad valorem tax relief on all ad valorem tax levies. Such ad valorem tax anterior según lo informado por el Ministerio de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos y el organismo de no primary will be held and the winner will be determined in the general election. relief shall be in the form and amount established by general law. Estadísticas Laborales. (4) Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit a political party from nominating a candidate to run for (d) The legislature may, by general law, allow counties or municipalities, for the purpose of their (2) Ninguna evaluación excederá el valor justo. office under this subsection. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit a party from endorsing or oth- respective tax levies and subject to the provisions of general law, to grant either or both of the follow- (3) Con posterioridad a cualquier cambio de dominio, conforme lo establecido por la ley general, la erwise supporting a candidate as provided by law. A candidate’s affiliation with a political party may ing additional homestead tax exemptions: propiedad constituida en bien de familia será evaluada al justo valor vigente al 1 de enero del año appear on the ballot as provided by law. (1) An exemption not exceeding fifty thousand dollars to a person who has the legal or equitable posterior, salvo que se apliquen las disposiciones del párrafo (8). A partir de entonces, la propiedad (5) This amendment is self-executing and shall be effective January 1, 2024. title to real estate and maintains thereon the permanent residence of the owner, who has attained constituida en bien de familia será evaluada conforme las disposiciones establecidas en este inciso. age sixty-five, and whose household income, as defined by general law, does not exceed twenty (4) La nueva propiedad constituida en bien de familia se evaluará según el justo valor vigente al 1 de No. 4 thousand dollars; or enero del año posterior a la constitución del bien de familia, salvo que se apliquen las disposiciones Constitutional Amendment (2) An exemption equal to the assessed value of the property to a person who has the legal or equita- del párrafo (8). Esa evaluación solo podrá modificarse según lo dispuesto en este inciso. Article XI, Sections 5 and 7 ble title to real estate with a just value less than two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, as determined (5) Las reformas, agregados, reducciones o mejoras a la propiedad constituida en bien de familia in the first tax year that the owner applies and is eligible for the exemption, and who has maintained se evaluarán conforme la ley general con la condición de que, con posterioridad a la revisión de la ARTICLE XI, SECTION 5. Amendment or revision election.— thereon the permanent residence of the owner for not less than twenty-five years, who has attained evaluación de cualquier reforma, agregado, reducción o mejora, la propiedad se evaluará conforme (a) A proposed amendment to or revision of this constitution, or any part of it, shall be submitted to the age sixty-five, and whose household income does not exceed the income limitation prescribed in lo establecido en este inciso. electors at the next general election held more than ninety days after the joint resolution or report of paragraph (1). The general law must allow counties and municipalities to grant these additional (6) En caso de que caduque la condición de bien de familia, la propiedad se evaluará conforme lo revision commission, constitutional convention or taxation and budget reform commission proposing it exemptions, within the limits prescribed in this subsection, by ordinance adopted in the manner dispuesto por ley general. is filed with the custodian of state records, unless, pursuant to law enacted by the affirmative vote of prescribed by general law, and must provide for the periodic adjustment of the income limitation (7) Las disposiciones de esta reforma podrán ser consideradas en forma separada. En caso de three-fourths of the membership of each house of the legislature and limited to a single amendment prescribed in this subsection for changes in the cost of living. que cualquiera de las disposiciones de esta reforma sea declarada inconstitucional por un tribunal or revision, it is submitted at an earlier special election held more than ninety days after such filing. If (e)(1) Each veteran who is age 65 or older who is partially or totally permanently disabled shall receive competente, la decisión de tal tribunal no afectará ni limitará las restantes disposiciones de esta the proposed amendment or revision is approved as provided in subsection (e), it shall be submitted to a discount from the amount of the ad valorem tax otherwise owed on homestead property the veteran reforma the electors a second time at the next general election occurring at least ten weeks after the election owns and resides in if the disability was combat related and the veteran was honorably discharged (8) in which the proposed amendment or revision is initially approved. upon separation from military service. The discount shall be in a percentage equal to the percent- (a) La persona que constituye un nuevo bien de familia al 1 de enero de 2009 o al 1 de enero de (b) A proposed amendment or revision of this constitution, or any part of it, by initiative shall be age of the veteran’s permanent, service-connected disability as determined by the United States los años subsiguientes que haya recibido una exención al pago de impuestos sobre la propiedad submitted to the electors at the general election provided the initiative petition is filed with the custo- Department of Veterans Affairs. To qualify for the discount granted by this paragraph subsection, an constituida como bien de familia conforme el Artículo 6 al 1 de enero de cualquier de los dos años dian of state records no later than February 1 of the year in which the general election is held. If the applicant must submit to the county property appraiser, by March 1, an official letter from the United inmediatos anteriores a la constitución del nuevo bien de familia tendrá derecho a una evaluación del proposed amendment or revision is approved as provided in subsection (e), it shall be submitted to States Department of Veterans Affairs stating the percentage of the veteran’s service-connected dis- nuevo bien de familia a un valor menor al valor justo. Si esta revisión se aprueba en enero de 2008, the electors a second time at the next general election. ability and such evidence that reasonably identifies the disability as combat related and a copy of the una persona que establezca una nueva propiedad constituida como bien de familia a partir del 1 de (c) The legislature shall provide by general law, prior to the holding of an election pursuant to this veteran’s honorable discharge. If the property appraiser denies the request for a discount, the apprais- enero de 2008, tiene derecho a que dicha propiedad sea evaluada a un valor menor al justo solo si section, for the provision of a statement to the public regarding the probable financial impact of any er must notify the applicant in writing of the reasons for the denial, and the veteran may reapply. esa persona recibió una exención de propiedad constituida como bien de familia el 1 de enero de amendment proposed by initiative pursuant to section 3. The Legislature may, by general law, waive the annual application requirement in subsequent years. 2007. El valor de la propiedad recientemente constituida como bien de familia se determinará de (d) Once in the tenth week, and once in the sixth week immediately preceding the week in which an (2) If a veteran who receives the discount described in paragraph (1) predeceases his or her spouse, la siguiente manera: the election is held, the proposed amendment or revision, with notice of the date of election at which and if, upon the death of the veteran, the surviving spouse holds the legal or beneficial title to the 1. Si el justo valor de la propiedad recientemente constituida en bien de familia es mayor o igual it will be submitted to the electors, shall be published in one newspaper of general circulation in each homestead property and permanently resides thereon, the discount carries over to the surviving al justo valor de la propiedad anterior constituida en bien de familia al 1 de enero del año en que county in which a newspaper is published. spouse until he or she remarries or sells or otherwise disposes of the homestead property. If the sur- la propiedad anterior fuera destituida, el valor de la propiedad recientemente constituida en bien (e) Unless otherwise specifically provided for elsewhere in this constitution, if the proposed amend- viving spouse sells or otherwise disposes of the property, a discount not to exceed the dollar amount de familia será igual al justo valor del nuevo bien de familia menos un monto equivalente al menor ment or revision is approved by vote of at least sixty percent of the electors voting on the measure in granted from the most recent ad valorem tax roll may be transferred to the surviving spouse’s new monto entre $ 500.000 y la diferencia entre el justo valor y el valor determinado del bien de familia each of two elections, it shall be effective as an amendment to or revision of the constitution of the homestead property, if used as his or her permanent residence and he or she has not remarried. anterior al 1 de enero del año en que el bien de familia anterior fuera destituido. A partir de entonces, state on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January following the second election in which (3) This subsection is self-executing and does not require implementing legislation. la propiedad constituida en bien de familia será evaluada conforme las disposiciones establecidas the proposed amendment or revision is approved, or on such other date as may be specified in the (f) By general law and subject to conditions and limitations specified therein, the Legislature may en este inciso. amendment or revision. provide ad valorem tax relief equal to the total amount or a portion of the ad valorem tax otherwise 2. En caso de que el justo valor del nuevo bien de familia resulte inferior al justo valor del bien de SECTION 7. Tax or fee limitation.—Notwithstanding Article X, Section 12(d) of this constitution, no owed on homestead property to: familia anterior vigente al 1 de enero del año en que el bien de familia anterior fuera destituido, new State tax or fee shall be imposed on or after November 8, 1994 by any amendment to this (1) The surviving spouse of a veteran who died from service-connected causes while on active duty el valor determinado del nuevo bien de familia será igual al justo valor del nuevo bien de familia constitution unless the proposed amendment is approved by not fewer than two-thirds of the voters as a member of the United States Armed Forces. dividido por el justo valor del bien de familia anterior y multiplicado por el valor determinado del voting in each of the two elections in which such proposed amendment is considered. For purposes (2) The surviving spouse of a first responder who died in the line of duty. bien de familia anterior. of this section, the phrase “new State tax or fee” shall mean any tax or fee which would produce (3) A first responder who is totally and permanently disabled as a result of an injury or injuries Sin embargo, en caso de que la diferencia entre el justo valor del nuevo bien de familia y el valor revenue subject to lump sum or other appropriation by the Legislature, either for the State general sustained in the line of duty. Causal connection between a disability and service in the line of duty determinado del nuevo bien de familia calculado conforme este párrafo, sea mayor a $ 500.000, revenue fund or any trust fund, which tax or fee is not in effect on November 7, 1994 including without shall not be presumed but must be determined as provided by general law. For purposes of this el valor determinado del nuevo bien de familia será incrementado de manera tal que la diferencia limitation such taxes and fees as are the subject of proposed constitutional amendments appearing paragraph, the term “disability” does not include a chronic condition or chronic disease, unless the entre el justo valor y el valor determinado sea igual a $ 500.000. A partir de entonces, la propiedad on the ballot on November 8, 1994. This section shall apply to proposed constitutional amendments injury sustained in the line of duty was the sole cause of the chronic condition or chronic disease. constituida en bien de familia será evaluada conforme las disposiciones establecidas en este inciso. relating to State taxes or fees which appear on the November 8, 1994 ballot, or later ballots, and any As used in this subsection and as further defined by general law, the term “first responder” means b. Por aplicación de la ley general y conforme los principios allí establecidos, la legislatura preverá such proposed amendment which fails to gain the two-thirds vote required hereby shall be null, void a law enforcement officer, a correctional officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a la aplicación de este párrafo a la propiedad que tenga más de un propietario. and without effect. paramedic, and the term “in the line of duty” means arising out of and in the actual performance of (e) La legislatura podrá, por ley general, a los fines de la evaluación y conforme las disposiciones duty required by employment as a first responder. de este inciso, facultar a los condados y municipalidades a autorizar por ordenanza la evaluación de No. 5 propiedad histórica únicamente en razón de su naturaleza o uso. Dicha evaluación en razón de su Constitutional Amendment ARTICLE XII, SCHEDULE naturaleza o uso será aplicable únicamente dentro de la jurisdicción donde se aplique la ordenanza. Article VII, Section 4 and Article XII Ad valorem tax discount for surviving spouses of certain permanently disabled veterans.—The Los requerimientos para la propiedad considerada admisible serán establecidos por ley general. amendment to Section 6 of Article VII, relating to the ad valorem tax discount for spouses 144 of (f) Un condado podrá, de la manera establecida por la ley general, prever la reducción del valor ARTICLE VII, Finance and Taxation. SECTION 4. Taxation; assessments.— certain deceased veterans who had permanent, combat-related disabilities, and this section shall determinado de la propiedad constituida en bien de familia en el marco de cualquier incremento en By general law regulations shall be prescribed which shall secure a just valuation of all property for take effect January 1, 2021. el valor determinado de tal propiedad que resulte de la construcción o reconstrucción de la propiedad ad valorem taxation, provided: 8/27c con el propósito de asignar un espacio para la vivienda a uno o varios padres o abuelos biológicos o (a) Agricultural land, land producing high water recharge to Florida’s aquifers, or land used exclusively adoptivos del propietario o del cónyuge en caso de que al menos uno de los padres o abuelos para for noncommercial recreational purposes may be classified by general law and assessed solely on quien se provee el espacio para la vivienda tenga 62 años o más de edad. Tal reducción no deberá the basis of character or use. PROPUESTAS DE ENMIENDAS Y REVISIONES CONSTITUCIONALES PARA LA ELECCION ser superior al monto menor de los ítems enumerados a continuación: (b) As provided by general law and subject to conditions, limitations, and reasonable definitions GENERAL DEL 2020 (1) El incremento del valor determinado resultante de la construcción o reconstrucción de la specified therein, land used for conservation purposes shall be classified by general law and assessed propiedad. solely on the basis of character or use. Yo, LAUREL M LEE, Secretario de Estado de la Florida, por el presente notifico que el título del boleta, (2) El veinte por ciento del valor determinado total de la propiedad mejorada. (c) Pursuant to general law tangible personal property held for sale as stock in trade and livestock el resumen del boleta, y según se aplique, la declaración de impacto financiero, de las siguientes (g) En relación con todas las obligaciones a excepción de las obligaciones en razón del distrito may be valued for taxation at a specified percentage of its value, may be classified for tax purposes, enmiendas constitucionales propuestas y revisiones estarán en el boleta de las elecciones generales escolar, la evaluación de la propiedad residencial, tal como la define la ley general, que consiste or may be exempted from taxation. del 2020 en el día 3 de noviembre, 2020, en cada condado. El texto completo de estas enmiendas en nueve ambientes o menos y que no está sujeta a las restricciones de la evaluación establecidas (d) All persons entitled to a homestead exemption under Section 6 of this Article shall have their como se presenten aquí también se puede encontrar en DOS.Elections.MyFlorida.com/initiatives, en en los incisos comprendidos desde (a) hasta (d), se modificará únicamente conforme a lo dispuesto homestead assessed at just value as of January 1 of the year following the effective date of this FloridaPublicNotices.com, y en el sitio web de este periódico. en este inciso. amendment. This assessment shall change only as provided in this subsection. (1) Las evaluaciones alcanzadas por este inciso se modificarán anualmente en la fecha de evaluación (1) Assessments subject to this subsection shall be changed annually on January 1st of each year; Núm. 1 establecida por la ley; a condición de que tales modificaciones en las evaluaciones no superen el diez but those changes in assessments shall not exceed the lower of the following: a. Three percent (3%) Enmienda Constitucional por ciento (10%) de la evaluación del año anterior. of the assessment for the prior year. b. The percent change in the Consumer Price Index for all urban Artículo VI, Sección 2 (2) Ninguna evaluación excederá el valor justo. consumers, U.S. City Average, all items 1967=100, or successor reports for the preceding calendar (3) Con posterioridad a un cambio de dominio o administración, conforme lo establecido por la year as initially reported by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Artículo VI, Sección 2. Votantes. Cada ciudadano Solo un ciudadano de los Estados Unidos ley general, incluido cualquier cambio en la titularidad de una institución legal propietaria de la (2) No assessment shall exceed just value. que tenga al menos dieciocho años de edad y que sea residente permanente del estado, si está propiedad, tal propiedad será evaluada en razón del justo valor vigente a la próxima fecha de (3) After any change of ownership, as provided by general law, homestead property shall be assessed registrado según lo dispuesto por la ley, será un votante del condado donde se registró. evaluación. A partir de entonces, la propiedad será evaluada según lo dispuesto en este inciso. at just value as of January 1 of the following year, unless the provisions of paragraph (8) apply. (4) Las reformas, agregados, reducciones o mejoras a la mencionada propiedad serán evaluadas Thereafter, the homestead shall be assessed as provided in this subsection. Núm. 2 conforme lo establecido por la ley general. Sin embargo, luego de la revisión por cualquier reforma, (4) New homestead property shall be assessed at just value as of January 1st of the year following Enmienda Constitucional agregado, reducción o mejora, la propiedad será evaluada conforme las disposiciones establecidas the establishment of the homestead, unless the provisions of paragraph (8) apply. That assessment Artículo X, Sección 24 en este inciso. shall only change as provided in this subsection. (h) En relación con todas las obligaciones a excepción de las obligaciones en razón del distrito (5) Changes, additions, reductions, or improvements to homestead property shall be assessed as pro- Artículo X, Sección 24. Salario mínimo de Florida de la Florida.- escolar, las evaluaciones de bienes reales que no estén sujetos a las restricciones a la evaluación vided for by general law; provided, however, after the adjustment for any change, addition, reduction, (c) SALARIO MÍNIMO. Los empleadores deberán pagar a sus empleados salarios no menores al establecidas en los incisos comprendidos de (a) a (d) y (g) podrán modificarse únicamente según lo or improvement, the property shall be assessed as provided in this subsection. salario mínimo por todas las horas trabajadas en la Florida. Seis meses después de la promulgación, establecido en este inciso. (6) In the event of a termination of homestead status, the property shall be assessed as provided by el salario mínimo se establecerá a una tarifa por hora de $ 6,15. A partir del 30 de septiembre de (1) Las evaluaciones alcanzadas por este inciso se modificarán anualmente en la fecha de evaluación general law. 2021, el salario mínimo estatal actual se incrementará a $ 10,00 por hora y luego aumentará $ 1,00 establecida por la ley; a condición de que tales modificaciones en las evaluaciones no superen el diez (7) The provisions of this amendment are severable. If any of the provisions of this amendment shall por hora todos los 30 de septiembre hasta que el salario mínimo alcance los $ 15,00 por hora el 30 por ciento (10%) de la evaluación del año anterior. be held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of such court shall not de septiembre de 2026. El 30 de septiembre de 2027 que año y cada 30 de septiembre siguiente, (2) Ninguna evaluación excederá el valor justo. affect or impair any remaining provisions of this amendment. (8) a. A person who establishes a new la Agencia para la Innovación de la Fuerza Laboral del Estado de la Florida (Agency for Workforce (3) La legislatura preverá la evaluación de la mencionada propiedad en razón del justo valor a la homestead as of January 1, 2009, or January 1 of any subsequent year and who has received a Innovation) calculará una tasa de salario mínimo ajustada, incrementando la tasa de salario mínimo fecha de evaluación posterior a una mejora de calidad, conforme lo define la ley general, realizada homestead exemption pursuant to Section 6 of this Article as of January 1 of any either of the three actual según la tasa de inflación durante los doce meses anteriores a cada 1 de septiembre. Para en la propiedad. A partir de entonces, la propiedad será evaluada según lo dispuesto en este inciso. two years immediately preceding the establishment of the new homestead is entitled to have the new ello, utilizan el índice de precios al consumidor para el salario urbano asalariados y trabajadores de (4) La legislatura podrá establecer la condición de que la mencionada propiedad sea evaluada en homestead assessed at less than just value. If this revision is approved in January of 2008, a person oficina, CPI-W, o un índice sucesor calculado por el Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos. razón del justo valor a la fecha de evaluación posterior al cambio de dominio o administración, según who establishes a new homestead as of January 1, 2008, is entitled to have the new homestead Cada tasa de salario mínimo ajustada calculada se publicará y entrará en vigencia el siguiente 1 de lo define la ley general, incluido cualquier cambio en la titularidad de la institución legal propietaria assessed at less than just value only if that person received a homestead exemption on January 1, enero. Para los empleados que reciben propinas y cumplen con los requisitos de elegibilidad para el de la propiedad. A partir de entonces, la propiedad será evaluada según lo dispuesto en este inciso. 2007. The assessed value of the newly established homestead shall be determined as follows: 1. If crédito por propina según la FLSA (Ley de Normas Laborales Justa), los empleadores pueden tomar (5) Las reformas, agregados, reducciones o mejoras a la mencionada propiedad serán evaluadas the just value of the new homestead is greater than or equal to the just value of the prior homestead como crédito por propina para el salario mínimo el monto del crédito por propina permitido de la conforme lo establecido por la ley general. Sin embargo, luego de la revisión por cualquier reforma, as of January 1 of the year in which the prior homestead was abandoned, the assessed value of the FLSA en 2003 como máximo. agregado, reducción o mejora, la propiedad será evaluada conforme las disposiciones establecidas new homestead shall be the just value of the new homestead minus an amount equal to the lesser en este inciso. of $500,000 or the difference between the just value and the assessed value of the prior homestead Núm. 3 (i) La legislatura, conforme la ley general y sujeto a las condiciones allí establecidas podrá prohibir as of January 1 of the year in which the prior homestead was abandoned. Thereafter, the homestead Enmienda Constitucional la consideración de lo enumerado a continuación en relación con la determinación del valor de la shall be assessed as provided in this subsection. 2. If the just value of the new homestead is less Artículo VI, Sección 5 propiedad utilizada para fines residenciales: than the just value of the prior homestead as of January 1 of the year in which the prior homestead (1) Cualquier reforma o mejora realizada con el propósito de mejorar la resistencia al daño causado was abandoned, the assessed value of 98 the new homestead shall be equal to the just value of the Artículo VI, Sección 5 Elecciones primarias, generales y especiales. por viento. new homestead divided by the just value of the prior homestead and multiplied by the assessed value (c) Todas las elecciones para la legislatura, el gobernador y el gabinete de Florida se llevarán a cabo (2) La instalación de un dispositivo de fuente de energía solar u otra energía renovable. of the prior homestead. However, if the difference between the just value of the new homestead and de la siguiente manera: (j) the assessed value of the new homestead calculated pursuant to this sub-subparagraph is greater (1) Se realizará una elección primaria única para cada cargo. Todos los electores registrados (1) La evaluación de la propiedad costera utilizable se realizará en base al uso actual de la propiedad: than $500,000, the assessed value of the new homestead shall be increased so that the difference para votar para el cargo a cubrir, podrán votar en las elecciones primarias para dicho cargo, a. Propiedad utilizada principalmente para la pesca comercial. between the just value and the assessed value equals $500,000. Thereafter, the homestead shall independientemente de la afiliación o no afiliación de los votantes, o de cualquier candidato, a un b. Propiedad accesible al público utilizada para el lanzamiento de embarcaciones en aguas be assessed as provided in this subsection. b. By general law and subject to conditions specified partido político. navegables. therein, the legislature shall provide for application of this paragraph to property owned by more (2) Todos los candidatos que califiquen para la elección para el cargo se colocarán en la misma c. Marinas y guarderías fuera del agua con acceso al público. than one person. boleta electoral para las elecciones primarias, independientemente de la afiliación o no de cualquier d. Astilleros dependientes del agua, instalaciones para la pesca comercial e instalaciones para la (e) The legislature may, by general law, for assessment purposes and subject to the provisions of this candidato a algún partido político. construcción y reparación de embarcaciones y sus actividades de soporte. subsection, allow counties and municipalities to authorize by ordinance that historic property may be (3) Los dos candidatos que obtengan la mayoría de los votos avanzarán a las elecciones generales. (2) El beneficio para la evaluación que se establece en este inciso está sujeto a las condiciones assessed solely on the basis of character or use. Such character or use assessment shall apply only Para las elecciones en las que solo dos candidatos califiquen para el mismo cargo, no se realizarán y restricciones y las definiciones razonables conforme los dispone la legislatura y la ley general. to the jurisdiction adopting the ordinance. The requirements for eligible properties must be specified elecciones primarias y el ganador se determinará en las elecciones generales. by general law. (4) Nada en este inciso prohibirá a un partido político nominar a un candidato para postularse para un Artículo XII, ANEXO (f) A county may, in the manner prescribed by general law, provide for a reduction in the assessed cargo bajo este inciso. Nada en este inciso prohibirá que un partido respalde o apoye a un candidato Transferencia del beneficio acumulado según las limitaciones especificadas en las evaluaciones del value of homestead property to the extent of any increase in the assessed value of that property which de acuerdo a lo dispuesto por la ley. La afiliación de un candidato a un partido político puede aparecer impuesto a la propiedad; mayor período de portabilidad. Esta sección y la enmienda a la Sección results from the construction or reconstruction of the property for the purpose of providing living en la boleta electoral según lo dispuesto por la ley. 4 del Artículo VII, que se extiende a tres años, el período durante el cual el beneficio acumulado quarters for one or more natural or adoptive grandparents or parents of the owner of the property or (5) Esta enmienda es autoejecutable y entrará en vigencia el 1 de enero de 2024. de las limitaciones especificadas en las evaluaciones del impuesto a la propiedad de la propiedad of the owner’s spouse if at least one of the grandparents or parents for whom the living quarters are puede transferirse de una propiedad anterior a una nueva propiedad, entrará en vigencia el 1 de provided is 62 years of age or older. Such a reduction may not exceed the lesser of the following: (1) Núm. 4 enero de 2021. The increase in assessed value resulting from construction or reconstruction of the property. Enmienda Constitucional (2) Twenty percent of the total assessed value of the property as improved. Artículo XI, Secciones 5 y 7 Núm. 6 (g) For all levies other than school district levies, assessments of residential real property, as defined Enmienda Constitucional by general law, which contains nine units or fewer and which is not subject to the assessment Artículo XI, Sección 5. Elección de enmienda o revisión. Artículo VII, Sección 6 y Artículo XII limitations set forth in subsections (a) through (d) shall change only as provided in this subsection. (a) Una enmienda o revisión propuesta de esta constitución, o cualquier parte de ella, se presentará a (1) Assessments subject to this subsection shall be changed annually on the date of assessment los electores en las próximas elecciones generales a llevarse a cabo más de noventa días después de Artículo VII Finanzas y Tributación, Sección 6. Exenciones fiscales para la vivienda constituida provided by law; but those changes in assessments shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the la resolución conjunta o informe de la comisión de revisión, convención constitucional o impuestos y como bien de familia.-- assessment for the prior year. la comisión de reforma presupuestaria que propone que se presente ante el custodio de los registros (a) Toda persona que tenga el título legal o equitativo de bienes inmuebles y mantenga allí la (2) No assessment shall exceed just value. estatales, a menos que, de conformidad con la ley promulgada por el voto afirmativo de tres cuartas residencia permanente del propietario, u otra persona legal o naturalmente dependiente del (3) After a change of ownership or control, as defined by general law, including any change of own- partes de los miembros de cada cámara de la legislatura y se limite a una sola enmienda o revisión, propietario, estará exenta de impuestos al respecto, excepto las evaluaciones de beneficios ership of a legal entity that owns the property, such property shall be assessed at just value as of the se presente en una elección especial anterior a llevarse a cabo más de noventa días después de especiales, hasta la tasación de veinticinco mil dólares y, para todas las obligaciones distintas a next assessment date. Thereafter, such property shall be assessed as provided in this subsection. dicha presentación. Si la enmienda o revisión propuesta se aprueba según lo dispuesto en el inciso las obligaciones del distrito escolar, en la valuación tasada mayor de cincuenta mil dólares y hasta (4) Changes, additions, reductions, or improvements to such property shall be assessed as provided (e), se presentará a los electores por segunda vez en las próximas elecciones generales que ocurran setenta y cinco mil dólares, una vez establecido el derecho a los mismos en la forma prescrita por for by general law; however, after the adjustment for any change, addition, reduction, or improvement, al menos diez semanas después de la elección en la que se apruebe inicialmente la enmienda o ley. La titularidad sobre los bienes raíces podrá ser legal o equitativa, mancomunada, solidaria, en revisión propuesta. común, como condominio, o indirectamente mediante la tenencia de acciones o la participación que Thursday, August 27, 2020 The Baker County Press Page 13

representen el derecho de propiedad del propietario o socio en una sociedad que tenga el dominio o los derechos de arrendamiento que inicialmente superen noventa y ocho años. La exención no se aplicará respecto a ningún registro de tasación hasta que primero un organismo estatal designado glen town council por la ley general determine que dicho registro cumple las disposiciones de la sección 4. Esta 8/27c exención se revocará en la fecha de entrada en vigencia de cualquier enmienda a este Artículo que disponga la tasación de la propiedad constituida como bien de familia a un valor inferior al valor justo. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE (b) No se le permitirá más de una exención a ninguna persona o unidad familiar respecto a ninguna EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT unidad residencial. Ninguna exención superará el valor de los bienes raíces tasables al propietario IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA o, en caso de dominio mediante acciones o participación en una sociedad, el valor de la proporción CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION que devengue la participación en la sociedad sobre valor tasado del inmueble. CASE NO.: 18000074CAMXAX (c) De conformidad con la ley general y con sujeción a las condiciones que se especifican en la misma, el Poder Legislativo podrá entregarles a los arrendatarios que sean residentes permanentes FRIER FINANCE, INC., una desgravación fiscal ad valorem sobre todas las obligaciones fiscales ad valorem. Dicha Plaintiff(s), desgravación fiscal ad valorem se establecerá de la forma y en el monto que disponga la ley general. vs. (d) El poder legislativo podrá, de conformidad con la ley general, permitirles a los condados o municipios, para efectos de sus gravámenes fiscales respectivos y con sujeción a las disposiciones DAVID RAYMOND FRAZIER AKA DAVID R. FRA- de la ley general, conceder cualquiera de las siguientes exenciones fiscales adicionales para la ZIER; propiedad constituida como bien de familia o ambas: ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC; (1) Una exención que no supere cincuenta mil dólares para una persona que tenga titularidad legal o KELLY JO BOLENA-FRAZIER; equitativa sobre bienes raíces y mantenga en los mismos la residencia permanente del propietario, Defendant(s). que haya cumplido la edad de sesenta y cinco años, y cuyos ingresos del hogar, según lo define la ______/ ley general, no superen veinticinco mil dólares; o (2) Una exención equivalente al valor tasado del inmueble para una persona que tenga titularidad AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE legal o equitativa sobre los bienes raíces con un valor justo inferior a doscientos cincuenta mil (AS TO MISSING DATE) dólares, según se determine en el primer ejercicio fiscal que aplique el propietario y que cumpla los requisitos para la exención, y que haya mantenido en los mismos la residencia permanente del NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant propietario durante al menos veinticinco años, que haya cumplido la edad de sesenta y cinco años, y to Plaintiff’s Final Judgment of Foreclosure en- cuyos ingresos del hogar no superen la limitación sobre ingresos que se prescribe en el párrrafo(1). tered on December 5, 2018 in the above-cap- La ley general debe permitirles a los condados y municipios conceder dichas exenciones adicionales, tioned action, the Clerk of Court will sell to the dentro de los límites que se prescriben en este inciso, mediante una ordenanza que se adopte de highest and best bidder for cash at the front la manera que lo prescribe la ley general, y debe disponer el ajuste periódico de la limitación sobre door of the Baker County Courthouse, 339 East ingresos que se prescribe en este inciso respecto a los cambios en el costo de vida. MacClenny Avenue, MacClenny, Florida 32063 (e) in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes (1) Cada veterano que tenga 65 años o más y que se encuentre completa o parcialmente on the 24th day of September, 2020 at 11:00 discapacitado recibirá un descuento del monto del impuesto ad valorem que se adeude sobre la AM on the following described property as set vivienda familiar que posea el veterano y donde el mismo resida si la discapacidad hubiera sido forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure or causada por el combate y el veterano hubiera sido dado de baja con honor tras retirarse del servicio order, to wit: militar. El descuento se expresará en un porcentaje equivalente al porcentaje de la discapacidad The newest member of the Town of Glen St. Mary town council, Freddie Oca, at Celebration Park next to permanente vinculada al servicio del veterano, según lo determine el Departamento de Asuntos de BOUNDARY SURVEY A PORTION los Veteranos de los Estados Unidos. Para calificar para el descuento otorgado por el párrrafo inciso, OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF town hall last week. el solicitante debe presentar al tasador de propiedades del condado, antes del 1 de marzo, una carta SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, oficial del Departamento de Asuntos de los Veteranos de los Estados Unidos que indique el porcentaje RANGE 21 EAST, BAKER COUNTY, de discapacidad relacionada con el servicio del veterano como relacionado con el combate y una FLORIDA AND BEING MORE PARTIC- copia de la baja honorable del veterano. Si el tasador inmobiliario rechaza la solicitud de descuento, ULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: el tasador debe notificarle al solicitante por escrito los motivos del rechazo y el veterano podrá COMMENCE AT THE POINT OF IN- volver a realizar la solicitud. El Poder Legislativo podrá, de conformidad con la ley general, desistir TERSECTION OF THE EAST LINE del requerimiento anual de solicitudes en los años posteriores. OF IVEY HODGES ROAD, A COUNTY (2) Si un veterano que recibe el descuento descrito en el párrrafo (1) antecede a su cónyuge, y si, MAINTAINED GRADED ROAD, WITH Oca in after controversy al fallecer el veterano, el cónyuge sobreviviente posee el título legal o beneficioso de la propiedad THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2 constituida como bien de familia y reside permanentemente en ella, el descuento se transfiere OF THE SE 1/4 AND THENCE RUN al cónyuge sobreviviente hasta que él o ella se vuelva a casar, venda o de otra manera disponga ALONG SAID EAST LINE NORTH joel addington The unexpected resig- A few days later he said de la propiedad. Si el cónyuge sobreviviente vende o de otra manera dispone de la propiedad, un 00 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 20 SEC- nations after the election he hopes to encourage an descuento que no exceda el monto en dólares otorgado por la lista de impuestos ad valorem más ONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 528.00 managing Editor reciente puede transferirse a la nueva propiedad constituida como bien de familia del cónyuge FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; [email protected] last fall led to unsuccessful expansion of town limits sobreviviente, si se utiliza como su residencia permanente y él o ella no se ha vuelto a casar. THENCE RUN NORTH 88 DEGREES (3) Este inciso tiene efecto inmediato y no necesita legislación de implementación. 04 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST, mayoral candidate Dickie to get more voters in town (f) De conformidad con la ley general y con sujeción a las condiciones y limitaciones que se NOW ENTERING THE SAID RIGHT- In a brief swearing-in Foster being sworn-in to elections and pledged to be especifican en la misma, el Poder Legislativo podrá entregarle una desgravación fiscal ad valorem OF-WAY, A DISTANCE OF 16.50 FEET; ceremony last week, new- equivalente al monto total o una parte del impuesto ad valorem que se adeude sobre la vivienda THENCE RUN NORTH 00 DEGREES replace long-time mayor a good steward of town dol- constituida como bien de familia a: 37 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST ly-appointed Glen St. Mary Juanice Padgett as he fin- lars, largely payments for (1) El cónyuge sobreviviente de un veterano que haya muerto durante su servicio activo en calidad ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SUBJECT town councilman Freddie de miembro de las Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos. PROPERTY, WHICH IS COMMON ished second on the may- water service as the town (2) El cónyuge sobreviviente de un primer interviniente que haya muerto en acto de servicio. TO THE ABANDONED EAST RIGHT- Oca took his oath of office, or’s race. does not levy property taxes (3) Un primer interviniente que se encuentre completa y permanentemente discapacitado a causa OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF de una lesión o lesiones que haya sufrido en acto de servicio. La conexión causal entre una 132.00 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH swearing to defend the U.S. Ms. Padgett decided or assessments. discapacidad y el acto de servicio no debe presumirse, sino que determinarse según lo dispone la 88 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 30 SEC- Constitution against all en- not to run again for mayor “I don’t know how much ley general. Para efectos de este apartado, el término “discapacidad” no incluye una afección crónica ONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 16.50 o enfermedad crónica, a menos que la lesión que se haya sufrido en acto de servicio hubiera sido la FEET TO THE EAST LINE; THENCE emies, foreign and domes- but regularly attends town important stuff is going on única causa de la afección crónica y la enfermedad crónica. CONTINUE SOUTH 88 DEGREES tic, among other duties. council meetings to lend right now, but I do want Según se usa en este inciso y según lo defina más extensamente la ley general, el término 04 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, “primer interviniente” hace referencia una autoridad encargada de hacer cumplir la ley, un oficial NOW DEPARTING THE SAID RIGHT- The Glen town council her advice and experience to extend the voting area. correccional, un bombero, un técnico médico de emergencia o un paramédico, y el término “en OF-WAY, A DISTANCE OF 313.50 has appointed three new with past town business. That’s a little asinine to me. servicio activo” significa que surge a raíz del desempeño real del servicio que sea necesario en virtud FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 00 DE- del trabajo como primer interviniente. GREES 37 MINUTES 20 SECONDS council persons since a The first of the three There are only 180 people EAST A DISTANCE OF 132.00 FEET; wacky election last year post-election appointments in the town. That bothers Artículo XII, ANEXO THENCE RUN NORTH 88 DEGREES Descuento fiscal ad valorem para cónyuges de ciertos veteranos fallecidos que tenían discapacidades 04 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST A that resulted in winning by sitting town council me,” said Mr. Oca, who ad- permanentes. La enmienda a la Sección 6 del Artículo VII, relacionada con el descuento fiscal ad DISTANCE OF 313.50 FEET TO THE candidates for mayor and valorem para cónyuges de ciertos veteranos fallecidos que tenían discapacidades permanentes POINT OF BEGINNING. members added Diana mits he’s not sure how to relacionadas con el combate y este artículo entrarán en vigor el 1 de enero de 2021. TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN a council seat resigning al- Reneau to the panel. The expand town limits to en- MOBILE HOME LOCATED THEREON, 8/27c 2006, FLEETWOOD 4603F, 28X60 most immediately after the group would later appoint compass more population. MOBILE HOME SERIAL NUMBER(S): election. The third vacancy Annie McCullough to fill “I don’t know but I’m go- ALL SAFE MINI STORAGE GAFL534A78716FE21, GAFL534B- 190 SOUTH LOWDER STREET NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 78716FE21. was created when sitting the remaining vacancy. ing to find out,” he said. MACCLENNY, FLORIDA 32063 2020-TD-013 town councilman Steve Re- Then, due to conflicts In other business, the 904-397-0347 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 8217 IVEY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PHYLLIS HODGES ROAD, MACCLENNY, FL neau stepped down to run with town staff, Mr. Foster town council agreed to con- The following units containing household LEWIS the holder of the following certificate has 32063 unsuccessfully for the may- resigned as mayor and the sider an ordinance amend- items such as furniture, appliances, etc., will filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued be sold by public auction Saturday, Septem- thereon. The certificate number and year of is- Any person claiming an interest in the sur- or’s job. board voted to install sit- ing town regulations on po- ber 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m, to satisfy back rent. suance, the description of the property and the plus from the sale, if any, other than the property ting councilwoman Aman- litical signs to shorten the The following tenants can claim their property names in which it was assessed are as follows: owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must back if rent is paid before this date: file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus da Hodges as acting mayor. time period during which CERTIFICATE NO: 1600382 as unclaimed. YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2016 Now that she’s won a seat signs are permitted to Name Unit # Paul Hodges A99 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT on the school board being match the periods in Mac- PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: Telisha Norman A82 If you are a person with a disability who 19-2S-22-0000-0000-0300 vacated by Patricia Weeks, clenny and the rest of Baker Samuel Yukna A69 needs any accommodation in order to par- Laura Maher A52 ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, she’ll have to resign her po- County. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Felicia Givens A32 at no cost to you, to the provision of certain sition on the town council “We allow 90 days prior Harriet Herring A19 assistance. Please contact the ADA Coor- THE SOUTH HALF OF A LOT BE- dinator at (352) 337-6237, at least 7 days before being sworn-in as to an election, so for us, it’s GINNING ON THE NORTH LINE OF Archie Crews 277 before your scheduled court appearance. If THE NW ¼ OF NE ¼ OF SECTION the newest member of the a lot longer than our neigh- Florrie Nell Bullard 286 you are hearing or voice impaired, please 19, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE Kendra Young 40 call 711. If you are deaf or hard of hearing 22 EAST, 420 FEET EAST OF THE school board. bors,” explained the acting Robert Riggs 299 and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF, That will make the fourth the mayor. “In the City of Taylor McCann 65 listening device to participate in a proceed- Legal THEN RUN SOUTH 210 FEET, THEN Becky Lunn 207 ing, please contact Court Interpreting at in- RUN EAST 105 FEET, THEN RUN appointment in roughly a Macclenny and Baker, you Jillian Cox 64 [email protected]. NORTH 210 FEET AND THEN RUN Christopher Combs 264 year on the five-member can only have them up 30 WEST 105 FEET TO THE POINT OF Steve Noblitt 73 Dated: August 24, 2020. Notices council. The third appoint- days prior to an election. BEGINNING, CONTAINING ¼ ACRE, 8/20-27p MORE OR LESS. Stacie D. Harvey ment came last week to wel- It’s confusing for candi- TOWN OF GLEN ST. MARY Clerk of the Circuit Court come Mr. Oca to the mix. dates and citizens why PUBLIC NOTICE ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN As Clerk of the Court A, R&R, INC. BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. 11837 N SR 121 He was a bit nervous be- there are so many [signs] The Town of Glen St. Mary will be holding a By: Kayse Fiano Macclenny, FL 32063 fore taking his oath but oth- in Glen. It’s just confusing budget workshop on Thursday, September 3, NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: MELVIN MANN, Deputy Clerk 2020 at 6:00 PM and on Tuesday, September and EUNICE MANN, his wife. Notice of Public Sale: A, R&R INC. gives erwise was eager to begin everybody ...” 15, 2020 at 6:00 PM at Town Hall. Padgett Law Group, Attorney for Plaintiff Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to Unless such certificate or certificates shall 6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 203 sell these vehicles on September 11, 2020, learning more about town She described the 90- 8/27c be redeemed according to law, the proper- Tallahassee, FL 32312 10:00 am at 11837 N SR 121, Macclenny, operations. day time frame as “almost ty described herein will be sold to the highest FL 32063, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8/27-9/3c EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT bidder at the front door of the Baker County the Florida Statutes. A, R&R INC. reserves the “I was trying to listen ridiculous” before asking IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA Courthouse, Macclenny, Florida on THURSDAY, PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE right to accept or reject any and/or all bids. and not read,” he said after for any objections. None NOVEMBER 5, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. CASE NO. 19000113CAMXAX VAB ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 2008 Nissan Titan the ceremony. “I messed up came. Dated this 24th day of August, 2020. VIN# 1N6BA07CX8N335669 SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO 2007 Nissan Maxima my vows, too.” Plaintiff, Chapter 194, Florida Statute, the Value Ad- VIN# 1N4BA41E07C838728 STACIE D. HARVEY justment Board (VAB) for Baker County, Flor- vs. CLERK OF COURT ida, shall meet on: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 8/27c BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA HILDA D. LILLY; GARY A. LILLY; UNKNOWN 2020 at 10:00 am. for its annual Organization- TENANT 1; UNKNOWN TENANT 2; MORTGAGE al Meeting. This meeting is open to the public By: Julie B. Combs and will be held at 55 North Third Street, Mac- ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., Deputy Clerk ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR CITYWIDE clenny, Florida for the following HOME LOANS, A UTAH CORPORATION; SANDS 8/27-9/17c purposes: City of Macclenny, Florida POINTE HOMEOWNERS` ASSOCIATION OF BAK- NOTICE OF LAST DATE TO CLAIM ER COUNTY, INC., • Appointment of VAB Attorney OKEFENOKE RURAL ELECTRIC • Elections of VAB Chairperson and Vice Chair- First Public Hearing Notice Defendants. MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION ______/ person CAPITAL CREDITS: • Making contact information available to the NOTICE OF SALE public The City of Macclenny is considering applying to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for an In compliance with O. C. G. A. Section 44-12- • Announce availability of Department rules 236 “The Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act and related documentation FFY 2019 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The City is eligible to apply for up to NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant of Georgia,” Okefenoke Rural Electric Member- to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered • Organizational operations $700,000 in the neighborhood revitalization, commercial revitalization and housing rehabilitation catego- ship Corporation is attempting to locate former • All other matters brought before the board on March 04, 2020, in this cause, in the Circuit members whose capital credit checks were Court of Baker County, Florida, the clerk shall Pursuant to S.286.0105, F.S. any person who ries and up to $1.5 million in the economic development category. Construction activities funded through issued in prior years, but which have been re- anticipates that he or she will appeal a deci- sell the property situated in Baker County, Flor- turned by the U. S. Postal Service as “undeliver- the CDBG Program must meet one of the following National Objectives: ida, described as: sion of the VAB should make sure a verbatim able” or have otherwise been unclaimed. of the proceeding is made. Questions should LOT 101, SANDS POINTE, ACCORD- be directed to the VAB Deputy Clerk (904)259- A current list of these members, with their last 0208. 1. Provide benefit to low- and moderate-income persons; ING TO PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED known addresses and instructions for claiming IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE(S) 88 AND these funds, is posted on our website at https:// 8/27c 2. Prevent or eliminate slum or blight conditions; or 89, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF oremc.com and at our corporate office located 3. Meet a need of recent origin having a particular urgency. BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. at Nahunta, Georgia and at each of our district PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE offices located at Kingsland, Georgia and Hil- VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD HEARING A/K/A 5980 SANDS POINTE DR, liard, Florida. Office hours at all locations are The types of activities that CDBG funds may be used for include constructing stormwater ponds, paving MACCLENNY, FL 32063-6055 Monday through Friday from 8:00am until PUBLIC HEARINGS ON VAB PETITIONS will 5:00pm. be held on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2020 roads and sidewalks, installing sewer and water lines, building a community center or park, making im- at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, beginning 10:00 am and any hearings that for cash, at the front door of the Baker County The last possible date to claim these funds need to be rescheduled will be held on FRI- provements to a sewage treatment plant, and rehabilitating low-income homes. Additional information Courthouse, 339 E. Macclenny Avenue, Mac- is November 16, 2020. If these funds are not DAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020, beginning at 10:00 regarding the range of activities that could be funded will be provided at the public hearing. clenny, FL 32063, on November 19, 2020 be- claimed by this date, they will be donated for am. These hearings will be held in the Coun- ginning at 11:00 AM. charitable uses, as permitted by O. C. G. A. Sec- ty Commission Chambers at 55 North Third tion 44-12-236. Street, Macclenny, Florida. All meetings are Any person claiming an interest in the sur- open to all interested parties. In an effort to In developing a CDBG application, the City of Macclenny must plan to minimize displacement of persons plus from the sale, if any, other than the property To claim a refund you may download the appli- enhance fairness the VAB Board will hear and as a result of the activities. In addition, the City of Macclenny is required to develop a plan to assist dis- owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file cation form from our website or contact Cus- act on tax payer requests for relief regarding a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as tomer Service at 800-262-5131 to request an the assessed values on their real and tangible placed persons. unclaimed. application form. personal property. Dated at Macclenny, Florida, this 18th day 8/27c NOTICE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH A public hearing to obtain citizen comment concerning the City’s economic and community development of August, 2020. PUBLIC NOTICE DISABILITIES ACT (TITLE II) needs will be held at City Hall, 118 E Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, FL 32063, on September 3, 2020, at In accordance with the requirements of Ti- Stacie D. Harvey The quarterly meeting of the Baker County tle II of the Americans with Disabilities Act 5:30 p.m. For information concerning the public hearing, contact Melissa K. Thompson, Finance Director, at Clerk of the Circuit Court Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordi- of 1990 (ADA), the County of Baker will not nating Board will take place by conference discriminate against qualified individuals (904) 259-0972 or by email at [email protected]. By: Kayse Fiano call at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 10, with disabilities on the basis of disabili- Deputy Clerk 2020. Governor DeSantis issued Executive ty in its services, programs, or activities. Order Number 20-69 on March 20, 2020 al- Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Pursuant to the provisions eXL Legal, PLLC lowing for virtual meetings in certain cases. service for effective communication, or a of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the 12425 28th Street North, Suite 200 The Order states “Local government bodies modification of policies or procedures to St. Petersburg, FL 33716 may utilize communications media technolo- participate in a program, service or activity hearing is asked to advise the City at least five days before the hearing by contacting Melissa K. Thompson, 8/27-9/3c gy, such as telephonic and video conferenc- of Baker County, should contact Sara Little ing, as provided in Section 120.54(5)(b)2, at (904)259-3613 as soon as possible but Finance Director, at (904) 259-0972 or by email at [email protected]. If you are hearing or NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW PUR- Florida Statutes.” All interested persons are no later than 5 business days before the speech impaired, please contact the City using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800) SUANT TO SECTION 865.09, invited to call-in. The call-in number is 1-888- scheduled event of meeting. This para- FLORIDA STATUTES 585-9008. When prompted, dial the confer- graph shall likewise apply to written re- 955-8770 (Voice). ence room number 511 666 088#. Meeting quests by a physical handicapped person NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under- materials will be posted at https://www. needing a special accommodation to at- signed, desiring to engage in business under the nefrc.org/transportation-disadvantaged . The tend a public meeting in accordance with Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact Melissa K. Thomp- fictitious name ofER IC HAIR AND ASSOCIATES Northeast Florida Regional Council adheres section 286.26, Florida Statutes. located at 11327 SAWYER CONNER LANE, in to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will son, Finance Director, at (904) 259-0972 or by email at [email protected] at least five days the County of Baker, in the City of GLEN ST make reasonable modifications for access to A copy of the County’s Notice under the Amer- prior to the hearing and an interpreter will be provided. MARY, Florida 32040 intends to register the this meeting upon request. Requests should icans with Disabilities Act (Title II) can be said name with the Division of Corporations of be received at least 72-hours in advance of requested from the Board of County Commis- the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, the meeting in order to allow time to provide sioners at the telephone number listed above. The City of Macclenny is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Section 504, Florida. Dated at Macclenny, Florida, this 24th the requested service. For more information, day of August, 2020. contact the Northeast Florida Regional Council Stacie D. Harvey Fair Housing Jurisdiction. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Eric Hair and Associates. at 904-279-0880 between 8a–5p, Monday Clerk to the Value Adjustment Board 8/27p through Friday. 8/27c Page 14 The Baker County Press Thursday, August 27, 2020

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Classified ads and notic es must be paid in advance, and be in our office no later than 5:00 pm the Monday preceding publication, unless otherwise arranged in advance. Ads can be mailed provided they are accompanied by payment Friday, 8:00 am - ?, 11089 West- and instructions. They should be mailed to: Classified Ads, The Baker County Press, P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. side Loop, Glen St. Mary. Multi-fam- We cannot assume responsibility for accuracy of ads or notices given over the telephone. Lia bility for errors in all adver- ily sale: litte girl clothes and shoes, tising will be limited to the first publication only. If after that time, the ad continues to run without notification of error size 4 boy's clothes, women's by the person or agency for whom it was published, then that party assumes full payment responsibility. The Baker small-2xl, home decor and miscel- County Press reserves the right to refuse advertising or any other materi al which in the opinion of the publisher does laneous items. not meet standards of publication. Saturday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 229 South 4th Street, Macclenny. caution and common sense before Drug-free workplace. Please apply color, religion, sex, handicap, familial Multi-family sale: decor, clothing, shoes, small kitch- sending any money or making oth- online at www.burnhamconstruc- status or national origin, or an inten- for sale er commitments based on state- tioninc.com. We do not accept tion to make any such preference, en appliances, electronics and much more. ments and/or promises; demand applications in person, you must limitation or discrimination.” Familial Deer hunters special: Browning specifics in writing. You can also apply online for consideration. status includes children under the A5 12 gauge 3” mag shotgun, 32” call the Federal Trade Commis- 8/6-8/27c barrel, Invector chokes, excellent sion at 1-877-FTC-HELP to find age of 18 living with parents or le- Wayne Frier Macclenny: look- shape, $800. 904-386-2766. out how to spot fraudulent solic- gal custodians, pregnant women and 11/21tfc 8/27p ing for experienced Mobile Home people securing custody of children itations. Remember: if it sounds Salesman or the right person, #1 MH Lot for rent, 11366 Deerwood too good to be true, it probably is. under 18. Free oak wood, bring your saw, dealer in Southeast US. 100k/year+ SENIOR STAFF ASSISTANT Circle, Macclenny, $250/month. Macclenny. 904-259-2393, leave - The Baker County Press opportunity, email: jm_martin23@ This newspaper will not knowingly Call 904-609-6184. 1/31tfc message. 8/27c The Town of Glen St. Mary has an yahoo.com, 904-259-4663. Performs clerical work within the Hu- accept any advertising for real es- man Resources offi ce, maintaining tate which is in violation of the law. Cash for cars, running or not, free outstanding opportunity for a Main- 8/20-9/10c records, composing correspondence Our readers are hereby informed mobile homes pick up. Call 904-591-2916. 8/27c tenance Employee. This employee Now hiring: Survey Office Tech- and assisting the Executive Director that all dwellings advertised in this will be asked to take necessary nician, Excavator Operators and 3 BR, 2 BA homes starting at courses for the water operator cer- with special projects. Will routinely newspaper are available on an equal Pipe Layers. Please apply online at handle confi dential information and opportunity basis. To complain of $38,900. Includes delivery, set-up, Miscellaneous tification exam. Applicants should www.petticoatschmitt.com. PSCC skirting, central heat/air condition- have knowledge of basic building must perform duties which include discrimination, call HUD toll free at is an Equal Opportunity Employer. exercising independent judgment 1-800-669-9777. The toll free tele- ing. Call Pat 904-225-0884. RJT scrap metal collecting. I will maintenance, lawn equipment 7/25tfc and discretion. Requires a high school phone number for the impaired is 8/19tfc come to your home and pick up maintenance, organizational skills, diploma or its equivalent plus four Experienced painters needed. 1-800-927-9275. Lot model sale! 2020 Huge 4 bed- your metal fridges, washers/dryers, and be able to work with the pub- years of clerical experience. Additional Peacock Painting. Call 904-259- room, $69,900. Many homes to stoves, etc. Robert Thrift, 904-259- lic. Applicants should also be able education in a related area may be Lot for sale: 11366 Deerwood choose from. FREE furniture. Pack- 0482. 7/9-8/27p to operate mowers, tractors and 5877. 2/21tfc substituted on a year for year basis for Circle, Macclenny. $2500/down, other hand power tools as well as required experience. Special consider- $410/month. 904-609-6184. ages on many models. waynefrier- We install 6" seamless gutters, Macclenny Nursing and Rehab perform a variety of manual labor ation will be given to applicants with 10/18tfc macclenny.com 904-259-4663. pressure washing. 259-7335. “NEW INCREASED WAGE SCALE tasks in the maintenance and re- an Associate’s Degree or Certifi cate in 8/20-9/10c 8/11tfc WITH SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS”. Wayne Frier Macclenny, I buy pair of Town grounds and facilities. a related area. Requires knowledge of Seeking Unit manager, RN pre- land. Cash paid immediately. Call Brand new 2020, 2 BR home, Alcoholics Anonymous meet- Valid Driver’s License is required. MS Offi ce applications. Knowledge of ferred, M-F day shift; RNs, LPNs & 904-259-4663. 3/9tfc $39,900 with free thermal win- ings, 8:00 pm Monday - Saturday, Applications can be emailed to: CNAs. Apply at www.macclennyre- English usage, business mathematics, dows. Set up with AC, steps and 8981 South State Road 228, Mac- [email protected] hab.com. 6/13tfc and spelling. Knowledge of offi ce pro- skirting. waynefriermacclenny.com clenny @ mobile home dealership. or obtained at Town Hall Monday cedures and offi ce management. Skill 904-259-4663. 8/20-9/10c Call Jared, 386-288-2374. 11/14tfc – Friday, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM or HELP WANTED-Accepting appli- in typing. Exceptional skilled in com- for rent mail your resume to P.O. Box 519, cations for electrician and AC duct munication with persons in a highly No money down! Use your land. Glen St. Mary, FL 32040. Deadline installer and AC Service Tech. Must diverse community. Knowledge of the 2 BR, 2 BA MH, 14’ x 80’, whirlpool 3 BR, $499/month. 4 BR, $599/ is Thursday, September 9, 2020 at have experience and valid driver’s techniques for handling telephone tub, water/ice refrigerator, large month. waynefriermacclenny.com Animals 11:00 A.M. Equal Opportunity Em- license. Apply in person at Depend- calls in a courteous and effi cient man- oaks, pond, on St. Mary’s river, in 904-259-4663. 8/20-9/10c ployer. 8/27-9/3c able located at 203 E. Macclenny ner. Ability to understand written and flood zone, references, service ani- Avenue. 904-259-6546 or submit verbal instructions and meet estab- mals only, $1000/month, $1000/ Use Happy Jack Kennel Dip™ Local homecare seeking Hpme application on our website at de- lished deadlines. Ability to work well deposit plus first & last. 904-627- I BUY USED MOBILE HOMES to control fleas, ticks, mange and Health Aide for the Baker County pendableacandelectric.com. 1/21tfc under pressure. Ability to work with 4198. 8/27p $$ CASH PAID $$ stable flies and mosquitoes where area. Must have HHA certification, confi dential material and responsibly with pool lo- they breed. Glen Cash Store 904- own reliable transportation and be follow all privacy requirements. Ability 4 BR, 2 BA house IMMEDIATELY cated in Macclenny. 499 E. Shuey 259-2381. (www.kennelvax.com). available weekdays. Please apply to organize and set priority for work to BUSINESS OPP. Avenue. $1600/rent $600/deposit, 8/27-9/10p in person 32 S. Fifth St., Macclenny, real estate be done. Ability to communicate effec- 904.259.4663 FL 32063. 8/20-9/10c tively in writing. 1st & last month’s rent plus secu- Wanted: unwanted livestock, Notice to Readers SALARY: $ 25,769 Annually, rity deposit required to move in. horses, goats, cows. Free pick-up. Mechanic, full-time, own tools Service animals only. Pick up rental All real estate advertising in this Plus Benefi ts Call Danny, 904-222-5054. and transportation, tractor and application at 702 Chipshot Drive newspaper is subject to the Fair APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8/6-8/27p construction experience preferred, Macclenny, FL 32063. 8/27tfc 500 DOLLARS Housing Act which makes it illegal 9/4/2020 salary based on experience. 904- Position details and applications Dogs: all types from puppies to to advertise “any preference, limita- Office space for rent: 1280’ di- 500 Dollars 662-9118. 8/13-9/3c available online at: www.fgc.edu & DEED adults. Animal Control, $65 adoption or discrimination based on race, vided into 4 offices, 2 bathrooms, or visit Human Resources & DeeD tion fees will apply. Call 259-6786. Needed: construction tradesman 1 storage room and reception area. is all you need to 11/20tfc and welders. Mobile vehicle spe- Florida Gateway College is all you need to 149 S.E. 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VP/ADA/EA/EO College in Edu- advisement and student success ½ acre MH lot for rent, 8441 like work-at-home, weight loss currently looking for an experi- cation and Employment coaching strategies for students Creekside Road, Macclenny. products, health products. While enced and qualified skilled work- in the TRIO-Student Success Ser- $325/month. Call 904-609-6184. Call pat the newspaper uses reasonable ers: Pipe Layer, Tail Man, Hill Man, CALL PAT discretion in deciding on publi- Laborers, Excavator and Bull-Dozer vices program. Will work with the cation of such ads, it takes no re- Operators. Pre-employment checks Director of TRIO-Student Student 800-414-2130 sponsibility as to the truthfulness include drug screening, criminal Services, Dean of Student Af- NOW AVAILABLE 904-225-0884 of claims. Respondents should use background, and HPE physical. fairs, students and parents. Assist RECRUITER 1 and 2 Bedrooms Burnham Construction, Inc. is a students with the selection of a (Re-advertised) major. Assist students with their Professional position within the Baldwin Grove transition to college life. Track Department of Recruitment and APARTMENTS student’s progression toward a Communication. Initiates the NOW HIRING degree. Provide outreach, advis- planning and organization of vari- 904-266-4070 ing, coaching and mentoring to ous activities designed to promote T.T.D. 1-800-955-8771 Technicians & Lube Techs support student success. Typical the college to prospective stu- US 90 E., right on Yellow Water Rd., right on Rainer Rd., go to hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. dents and the public. Assumes a stop sign, turn right. Go to first street, turn left. RENTAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO with some occasional late nights. critical role in the development of Contact QUALIFIED APPLICANTS Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in contacts with school systems and This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Richard Ferry Student Development, Counsel- their students, civic groups, area [email protected] ing, Psychology, Education, or businesses, organizations and the or call related fi elds. Skill in communica- local community to encourage tion, written and verbal; able to 904-252-8348 access and enrollment in FGC’s use computer for work – Micro- programs. Requires the ability to ADJUNCT INSTRUCTORS soft Word, Excel, and programs exercise independent judgment ARE NEEDED IN THE necessary for advising and track- and discretion in recommend- FOLLOWING AREAS: ing students. Ability to work well ing and implementing effective with others in a team approach; strategies to support the goals of • COLLEGE LEVEL MATHEMAT- to work with a diverse population the Strategic Enrollment Manage- ICS of students; to work with faculty ment (SEM) plan. Requires an As- • EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCA- and outside community leaders; sociate’s degree with two years of TION and to plan, organize, and attend related professional experience. to details on all paperwork. Desir- Must have a valid, unencumbered • ELEMENTARY EDUCATION able Qualifi cations: Experience driver’s license. A Bachelor’s de- • EMS PROGRAMS with community college or non- gree and previous experience in traditional students’ academic recruiting or working with the • FIRE FIGHTER MINIMUM Northeast Florida State Hospital advisement. Experience with Flor- public is desirable. Must be com- STANDARDS TRAINING ida’s state rules and regulations, puter literate with experience in • INTRODUCTION TO HUMANI- such as Gordon Rule and Bright Word and Excel. Knowledge of TIES CURRENTLY HIRING Futures. Two years of experience FGC and its programs and previ- in the Dietary department for in advising, counseling, teaching, ous experience as a Recruiter is • LAW ENFORCEMENT/ COR- or related area is preferred. desirable. RECTIONS TRAINING SALARY: $31,322 Annually, SALARY: $ 29,831 Annually, • NAIL TECHNICIAN FOOD SUPPORT WORKERS Plus Benefi ts Plus Benefi ts APPLICATION DEADLINE: • NURSING CLINICAL To apply go to www.people rst.com APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled Position details and applications Open Until Filled Position details and applications available online at: www.fgc.edu Closing date is August 30, 2020 Position details and applications available online at: www.fgc.edu or visit Human Resources available online at: www.fgc.edu or visit Human Resources Florida Gateway College or visit Human Resources MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Florida Gateway College 149 S.E. College Place Florida Gateway College Food support worker: Valid driver’s license and one year of 149 S.E. College Place Lake City, FL 32025-2007 149 S.E. College Place Lake City, FL 32025-2007 Phone (386) 754-4314 cooking and prepping food experience. Culinary Arts class in high Lake City, FL 32025-2007 Phone (386) 754-4314 Fax (386) 754-4814 Phone (386) 754-4314 school can be used to substitute for one year of work-related Fax (386) 754-4814 Fax (386) 754-4814 Email: [email protected] experience with a copy of your high school transcript. Email: [email protected] FGC is accredited by the Southern Asso- FGC is accredited by the Southern Associa- Email: [email protected] ciation of Colleges and Schools Commission tion of Colleges and Schools Commission FGC is accredited by the Southern Asso- on Colleges. VP/ADA/EA/EO College in Edu- PLEASE CONTACT THE DIETARY DEPARTMENT on Colleges. VP/ADA/EA/EO College in Edu- ciation of Colleges and Schools Commission cation and Employment cation and Employment on Colleges. VP/ADA/EA/EO College in Edu- 904 330 2715 FOR ASSISTANCE. cation and Employment Thursday, August 27, 2020 The Baker County Press Page 15

County court Campaign spending doesn’t always pay Recent Pre-Primary Campaign Spending Candidates 12% cases get outspent School Board ruled on 9% The following case dis- but still win positions were ordered County Commission Dist. 5 by Judge Joey Williams joel addington 45% during a remote county managing Editor 4% court session on August [email protected] County Commission Dist. 1 19: • Lawrence Thompson, County-level candidates alone disorderly conduct; adju- spent more than $63,000 ahead of dication withheld. last week’s primary to help ensure • Christopher Hayes, victory, but it didn’t always work. Clerk of Court leaving accident scene And that revelation comes as with property damage, Democrat Clerk of Courts Stacie non-assigned license tag; Harvey’s Republican challeng- Election Supvervisor court costs. er Bobby Gray spent more than 30% • Rahming Medina, $17,000 through the primary with leaving accident scene about two months before the gener- with property damage; al election. Infographic by Jessica Prevatt failed to appear, warrant That sum compares to just $1725 issues. for Clerk Harvey’s campaign, which Brittinie Johnson pitted the two Former county commissioner means Mrs. Hodges’ return on her • Jimmy Morgan, was outspent almost 10-to-one. well-liked Republicans who have Mark Hartley, who changed his par- campaign spending would be some DWSL (driving on a sus- The clerk’s race alone account- never been elected to public office ty affiliation to Republican before 240 percent. pended license); failed to ed for 30 percent of the political before against each other. Both challenging incumbent commis- Other takeaways from last week’s appear, warrant issues. spending ahead of the primary, de- campaigned and spent vigorously sioner and fellow Republican Bob- election: • Drummond Parks, spite being one of five county-wide during the run-up to the primary. by Steele, outspent his opponent • The number of mail ballots in trespass on property; races. Neither candidate drew a pri- The elections supervisor’s race nearly three-to-one with $4322 in the county’s 2020 primary nearly failed to appear, warrant mary opponent. accounted for 45 percent of all campaign expenditures through doubled compared to two years ago issued. But that race is also for one of campaign spending in county races mid-August. in the 2018 primary. It increased 50 • Enoristo Pinedo, no five constitutional offices with an- through August 13. Mr. Steele spent $1482 in the percent compared to four years ago valid driver’s license; nual salaries above $100,000, plus Mrs. Johnson outspent Mr. Mil- race that accounted for 9 percent of during the last Presidential election $150 fine, court costs. health and pension benefits. ton by more than $4000 with ex- all spending by county-wide candi- year. • Pamela Starling, re- However, having the largest bank penditures of $16,504 but came dates in the primary. There were 1718 mail ballots cast tail theft (second offense); account doesn’t appear to necessar- away with 43 percent of the vote. Mr. Hartley won the race handi- here for the 2020 primary, com- failed to appear, warrant ily translate to election night victo- Mr. Milton, meanwhile, spent ly with more than 71 percent of the pared to 967 in the 2018 primary issued. ry, at least not at the local level. $12,179 and won with 57 percent, vote. He carried each precinct with election and 1143 in the 2016 prima- • Nina Fogarty, retail For example, long-time county for the narrowest winning margin at least 69 percent of the votes cast. ry. The increase in mail voting will theft (second offense); commissioner James Croft spent among the local races. The annual salary for county almost surely continue in the gener- failed to appear, warrant just $764 through August 13, the Mr. Milton received more than commissioners is $32,619, giving al election in November. issued. most recent campaign finance re- half the vote in each of the county’s the Hartley campaign a return on its Overall, there 6,866 ballots • Amber Groves, porting period. nine precincts though Mrs. Johnson initial investment after four years of cast in last week’s county primary, DWLS; failed to appear, His opponent, political newcom- performed best in Olustee, Taylor 290 percent. or nearly 43 percent of the coun- warrant issued. er Kenu Turk, meanwhile, spent and South Macclenny, where she Similarly in the school board ty’s 16,030 registered voters. The • Catherine Harrell, almost twice as much at $1412. So got about 48-49 percent support. race, former teacher Amanda Hodg- mailed ballots accounted for 25 per- DWLS; failed to appear, despite being outspent nearly two- Like the other five constitutional es spent about $1000 more than her cent of all the ballots cast. warrant issued. to-one, Mr. Croft won with about 60 offices except that of the sheriff, the opponent in the nonpartisan race to • About half as many Democrats • Shawn Holland, do- percent of the vote to Mr. Turk’s 40 elections supervisor’s annual sal- beat Justin Burnham, a high school in the county cast primary ballots as mestic battery, no valid percent. ary is $104,673, or equal to nearly assistant band director and state Republicans, judging from results driver’s license; failed to Mr. Croft performed best in pre- $420,000 during a full, four-year hospital worker. in the Congressional District 5 pri- appear, warrant issued. cincts in Macclenny, Macedonia, term. Given that Mr. Milton spent She spent $4276 versus Mr. mary races, which independent vot- • Andril Jenkins, bat- Taylor and Glen St. Mary but lagged about $12,000 on the race, the re- Burnham’s $3259. They race totaled ers are prohibited from voting due tery; charge dropped. in Baxter, Sanderson and Olustee, turn on his initial investment after 12 percent of the overall spending to Florida’s closed primary system. • Leroy McDonald, where he resides. Mr. Turk won four years is nearly 334 percent. on county races here. However, there are also more DWLS; failed to appear, more of the vote in those three pre- Still, in two other county-wide Mr. Burnham garnered 31 per- registered Republicans in the coun- warrant issued. cincts. However, Mr. Croft also won races for open seats on the county cent support to Mrs. Hodges’ 69 ty at roughly 60.5 percent of all reg- • Joshua McHenry; narrowly in Culyer 54.2 percent to commission and school board, the percent. She won in all precincts istered county voters. Democrats DWLS; charge dropped. Mr. Turk’s 45.7 percent. candidates with the most campaign with at least 77 percent support. make up about 27.5 percent and The Supervisor of Elections expenditures did win the 2020 pri- The annual salaries for school independents another 12 percent of contest between Chris Milton and mary election. board members is $27,704. That the local electorate.

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SPORTs Editor This COVID-19 stuff has [email protected] meant the start of practices. For the middle school foot- turned the world upside A vote from the Florida ball and volleyball teams, it down. The return of college High School Athletic Asso- meant tryouts. football is a welcome sight ciation helped give the ath- Chalk it up to a summer for many because it signals letes at Baker County High of inactivity from the cor- getting back to some kind School and Middle School nonavirus if you want, but of normal. Granted it will what they’ve been looking the time off built the interest be with many precautions Above: BCMS quarterback Davion Dean throws a pass downfield like few, if any, fans, re- forward to all summer. of prospective middle school during a drill. Right: A young prospect takes a jump at the net The first day of Fall sports football players. during BCMS volleyball tryouts. duced contact on the side- lines and other things that practice was finally here. There were approximate- extra guys this year.” to get ready for the season’s people smarter than I will For the varsity football, ly 80 hopefuls that came The middle school volley- first meet at home against have figured out. out to summer conditioning ball team tryout was pretty Suwannee on September 8. The point is, college workouts for the Bobcats, well-attended as well. The cross-country team football is trying. but another 20 showed up The gym was full of young was out in force with 14 Which is more than I for tryouts on Monday (Au- girls hoping to get the chance runners preparing for their can say for some of these gust 24). to play for Angela Laura- first meet of the season on young people that are re- “It’s the most kids we’ve more and Breann Spencer September 11 at Eagle on turning to the previously ever had try out,” said Bob- when the Bobcats open the the River at Episcopal High mentioned colleges. cat coach Kenneth Roberts. season on September 14 at School. My question is simple. “We have a lot of sixth- and Green Cove Springs Middle “It’s nice to get back What is wrong with you seventh-graders. School. out here,” said coach Tyler people? The athletes were put On the walk from the Lokey. “But it is hot! It’s a I understand the urge through several blocking football field to the gym, the slow beginning but the kids to misbehave. A return to and hitting drills and Davi- Bobcats cheerleading team will get there though. It’s a school is a time to reunite on Dean, one of the Bobcats was practicing chants to get process.” with friends you haven’t quarterbacks, threw pass- ready for the opening foot- Coach Ashley Tyson was seen for a while. It’s a re- es to a line of pass-catchers ball game on September 15 busy overseeing her team turn to places where there running routes. at home against Green Cove practice in the gym and go- ment in preparation for their have been endless fun and “It’s going to be a tough Springs Middle School. ing through a scrimmage. opening game against rival memories made. But like I decision to make cuts this The threat of bad weather The varsity football team Bradford on September 4. said, the powers that be are year,” said offensive coordi- halted the first day of swim- went through drills on a The junior varsity team trying to ensure the safety nator Tucker Roberts of the ming practice at the Baker muddy practice field as practiced off to the side of of all those involved while three-day tryouts. “We’ve County YMCA, but coach coach Kevin Mays and the the practice field in prepa- Blakley Mallory gets ready to bringing back the thing got plenty of speed on of- Jon Mobley and his team other coaches barked out ration for its opener on Sep- serve during varsity volley- tember 10 at home against that people around these ball practice. fense. We may keep some would try again the next day instructions and encourage- Orange Park Junior High. parts hold in such high re- gard. So when I see reports from various colleges about kids gathering in Pregler follows Harris’ lead in powerlifting large groups to go to a frat party or whatever party, I Kevin Upright doing. I thought nothing of a short time ago, Pregler is “It has taught me how can only think, “Have you SPORTs Editor throwing a bale of hay over already getting ready for her to save my body at my age,” people lost your minds?” [email protected] my head or whatever. I guess first meet on September 26 she said. “You have to have You are old enough to I am fairly strong for some- in Ocala. But even though a back belt, knee protectors. know all too well what is What started as a visit to one my size.” competing in a meet seems Things you depend on. The going on in the world and the veterinarian’s office has So the power lifting work like a fast progression, Syl- form, it’s much more tech- how to be careful. I un- turned into the possibility started and Anytime Fitness vester’s influence will be felt. nical than I thought. When derstand being young and of so much more for Mary trainer Skip Sylvester, who He is not going in person but you finally get to competi- carefree and stupid. I was Pregler. also trains Harris, immedi- his insistence on patience tion 45 pounds is the lowest young a long time ago my- She brought her dog in ately saw the potential. will still be present. at my age. That is just the self. But you are going to to see Dr. Michal Harris, Sylvester is all about the “I’m really nervous,” bar. [Skip] had me just try ruin this for everybody. who in addition to her thriv- process. There is no imme- Pregler said. “I’m only doing it once and I thought, ‘Oh The brain trusts in the ing Macclenny practice has diate success. Things need dead lift. Skip won’t let me my gosh. This is a lot harder American Athletic Confer- found success in power lift- to be done a certain way and do squats. He feels I’m not than I thought it was going to ence (AAC), Atlantic Coast ing with nine state records doing things the right way proficient enough yet. He be.’ I know that he would not Conference (ACC), Big 12 on her resume. and the safe way takes time. won’t let me do anything that give me something he knows Conference, Conference The rest is history. “I started to see just how he doesn’t think will help I can’t handle. USA, Southeastern Con- “I’d known her for a long Mary Pregler strong I was,” Pregler said. me. He only wants success “I’m seeing that the knee ference (SEC) and Sun Belt time,” said Ms. Pregler. “I “Skip is very sensible and for me.” problems that I had when Conference are making an bring my pet to her and she “I figured I would give it won’t let you do anything Harris will be there for I was running, have really effort. noticed something I was do- a go and see if it was OK for that may hurt you. The first support and knowledge. As gone away. The power lift- Don’t you want to be ing. She said, ‘You are really me,” she said. thing we started were the a certified judge, she can ad- ing has helped the muscles able to spend Saturday af- strong. Did you ever think of It turns out she is a natu- squats because that works vise Pregler on the dos and build up around the area. It’s ternoons glued to the TV trying this.’ ” ral for it. She didn’t realize it, the most body parts. I fin- donts of a meet because she doing things the right way. I set watching young men Pregler, 79, used to be a but strength training began ished and was panting. I nev- knows all the rules. wake up more alert. I was al- crashing into each other? runner, but had to stop be- when she was a young girl. er realized how much work The hope is that Pregler, ways was a morning person, You can hang around Sun- cause her knees were giving “I am a farm girl,” Pregler this was. [Skip] said, ‘You 5-foot-3 and 125 pounds, is but I think more careful. I days with one eye on an her problems. She walks her said. “I always did things a are really further along than setting herself up for future think things out.” NFL game while you talk dogs 2 miles every day. So lot of girls my age weren’t I thought.’ ” success in the sport, but also to your buddies about that the fitness was already there. After only starting to train improving her overall health. great game you saw the day before. 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Photo courtesy of Kyla Taylor 2020 county fair pageant winners The Baker Express Select bus arrives last Friday evening at the Baldwin Park-N-Ride lot. Also pictured is the Wildcat Shuttle bus that can Crowned last weekend in the 2020 Baker County fair pageant were deliver riders from Macclenny to Baldwin for the express service into downtown Jacksonville on weekdays. (front from left) Princess Hensley Mercer, Tiny Miss Shira Davis, Little Miss Rocklynn Berumen, (back from left) Teen Miss Madilynn Bedell, Queen Marah Davis and Junior Miss Lanxten Gibbons. The winners were among 28 total contestants in the annual pageant, one of the county fair attractions to remain this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Much of the remaining activities, like live shows and midway Another option for rides to Jax rides, were canceled, save the livestock sale. joel addington catch the Baker Express bus room. VA outpatient clinic and UF managing Editor at 6:40 a.m. It departs for It was launched in May Health by 7:54 a.m. [email protected] the LaVilla center for arriv- but a virtual ribbon cutting The Wildcat Shuttle fare al by 7:15 a.m. It runs Mon- took place more recently. is $2 per ride or $1 for se- Baker County commut- day through Friday only Baker County Commission niors and the disabled. Advertising Deadline is ers now have another pub- between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. chairman James Bennett Monthly passes are $25. lic transit option to get from It departs from the LaVil- announced the new service Monday at 5:00 pm Macclenny to Jacksonville, la center in the evenings early this month following albeit a slightly more ex- at 5:25 p.m. for arrival in the virtual event. The Baker pensive one with perks like Baldwin at 6:01 p.m. Express service comes fol- comfortable seating, free Baker Express’ one-way lowing successful launch- wifi and USB charging ports fare is $3 or $5 for a one- es of sister services for St. for smartphones. day pass or $90 for a 31-day Johns and Nassau counties. The Baker Express Select pass. The Council on Ag- service from Jacksonville “As downtown Jackson- ing’s shuttle, known as the Transportation Authori- ville’s main bus transfer Wildcat Shuttle, runs from ty runs from the Baldwin facility, the JRTC at LaVil- Career Source in Macclen- Park-N-Ride lot on U.S. 90 la brings together JTA bus ny on South 6th Street at to the Jacksonville Region- routes, the First Coast Flyer, 6 a.m., then to the CoA’s al Transportation Center in the Skyway, regional shut- downtown Macclenny cen- the LaVilla area of down- tles, rideshare, paratransit ter before heading toward town, where riders can and other shared trans- Baldwin. It continues into connect to JTA’s fixed bus portation in a modern and Jacksonville on U.S. 90/ routes all over Duval Coun- environmentally-friend- Beaver Street with stops ty. ly facility,” reads the JTA at the Publix distribution However, the Baker website, adding that masks center, Florida State Col- County Council on Aging and social distancing are re- lege at Jacksonville’s Kent operates an early morning quired on the buses. Rider- campus on Park Street, St. shuttle service that can drop ship is almost non-existent Vincent’s Medical Center riders from Baker County at so far for the Baker Express on Riverside Avenue, the the Baldwin lot in time to bus, so there’s plenty of Duval County courthouse, a

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