Reader Appreciation This week only EDITION Bus Routes Class Enrollments SCHOOL Open House Schedules BACK-TO- and so much more!!! 50¢ August 13, 2009 Thursday ThE BakER COUNty PREss 80th Year, Vol. 16 • Winner of 9 state awards for journalism excellence in 2008 Woman dies in flipping pickup Mud bog permit A Glen St. Mary woman be- came the county’s ninth traffic fatality of 2009 when the pickup may end in court truck she was driving the morn- ing of August 8 overturned on CR 127 north of Cuyler. Hearing August 25 Tamara E. Marich, 43, was Joel Addington cause the vacant tract is zoned dead at the scene after she was for agricultural use, which ex- partially thrown from the 2006 NEWS Editor [email protected] cludes mud bogs whether com- GMC pickup. Two passengers, mercial or not, said Planning Autumn Retcho, 10, and Mary The conflict that began about Director Ed Preston. Merkle, 7, both also of Glen, re- two months ago over a pro- Mr. McCullough immedi- ceived minor injuries. None of posed mud bogging site in the ately appealed the LPA’s deci- the occupants had on seat belts, south county may not end with sion to the Baker County Com- according to FHP Trooper D.L. a ruling from the Baker County mission, but said this week he’s Myers. Commission expected later this also considering alternate mud Ms. Marich was southbound month. bogging locations. on 127 when she swerved to Both Troy McCullough, who “I’ve been looking at some avoid animals in the road. The applied for a one-year permit to other areas,” Mr. McCullough truck veered onto the west operate the recreational venue said the morning of August 11, shoulder of the two-lane stretch in a rural residential area of declining to specify those loca- then veered across both lanes Mud Lake tions. If no and onto the east shoulder. Road, and alternate It then rotated clockwise and neighbor- sites prove ing resi- flipped over, landing on the feasible, dents have driver’s side facing west. he said the expressed The two young passengers appeal will a will- likely move are related to a friend of Ms. ingness forward. Marich, who resided in the Cuy- to seek “I have ler area with them. redress a piece The accident occurred about Photo by Jim McGauley Equipment from overturned construction truck driven by woman killed in crash litteredCR 127 north of Cuyer. in court of prop- 10:13. should erty and commis- I should sioners be able to not rule in Photo by Jim McGauley do what I their fa- Green ribbons along Mud Lake signify opposition want with County eyes more budget tightening to mug bogging in the neighborhood. vor. it,” said edented measures,” said Mike Griffis, chair- services. How- Mr. Mc- man of the Baker County Commission, dur- The fund is expected to run a $2.7 million ever, county officials say they’ve Cullough. Shortfall still ing a budget workshop the evening of August deficit in the coming fiscal year, which will only been in contact with coun- The hearing has been re- 10. be covered through the general fund and ul- sel representing the residents. scheduled twice and is now set About $400,000 had been shaved from timately the county’s roughly $8 million in Mr. McCullough’s plans to for August 25 at 6:00 pm in $1 million-plus the more than $33 million budget after the reserves. operate the mud bogging pit the school board chambers on Joel Addington board’s decision last week to abandon plans The county’s cost for housing local in- on the eastern side of 76 acres South Boulevard next to the south of Mud Lake Road just NEWS Editor for building a new administration building mates at the new sheriff’s complex has dou- pre-K and kindergarten center. [email protected] and eliminating about $70,000 for patrol bled since the facility opened. west of Ira Starling Road were It could be cancelled if Mr. Mc- vehicles needed for new deputies whose County Manager Joe Cone said he’s talked denied by the Land Planning Cullough withdraws his appeal Desperate for savings to help to balance grant-funded salaries never materialized. with Judge Joey Williams about expanding Agency (LPA) June 25 when a before then, though he said he its 2009-10 budget, county officials have be- That still left the budget shortfall at more the use of house arrest and associated elec- standing room only crowd of hasn’t decided whether to do gun discussing controversial measures like than $1 million. tronic monitoring as a cheaper alternative to mostly Mud Lake Road resi- so. employee furloughs, expanding the use of Much of the problem has been the coun- incarceration. dents voiced their opposition, Since late June, however; house arrest to keep prisoners out of jail and ty’s law enforcement fund, which pays for Commissioner Michael Crews said he’d citing traffic, noise and general Mud Lake Road residents have reducing insurance benefits for retirees. the sheriff’s department, the housing of lo- nuisance concerns. “Unprecedented times call for unprec- cal inmates, dispatch and medical examiner See page » He needed the permit be- See page » Country Federal 8th grade center nears completion Kelley Lannigan Grade Center has been under ity should be ready for visitors Denny Wells last Monday morn- Features construction the last three during an open house on Au- ing for a brief walk-through of bandit gets 34 years [email protected] months. gust 20. the facility. According to middle school Mr. Davis joined School Su- The hum of power saws filled The second of two men Because funds in the credit Baker County Middle principal David Davis, progress perintendent Sherrie Raulerson the air and workers were busy who robbed the Glen St. Mary union are federally insured, the School’s new two-story Eighth is right on target and the facil- and Director of Maintenance at a variety of jobs, from plumb- branch of Country Federal defendants were under federal ing to electrical to operating Credit Union in April, 2005 was jurisdiction and they will serve heavy equipment outside as sentenced in Jacksonville fed- out their sentences in federal they cleared construction debris eral court August 6 to 34 years prisons. from the grounds. and two months in prison. The morning of April 12, Mr. Inside the spacious halls, Jabari Markeith Hird, 29, Hird and Mr. Silvera initially men applied paint to the walls of Orlando had pleaded guilty intended to rob the nearby Mer- of the stairwells that flank each to conspiring to commit armed cantile Bank branch on US 90, end of the building. bank robbery and brandishing and instead targeted Country The three walked into one of a firearm on March 23 of this Federal when they feared they the new classrooms, a bright, year. would be identified by an in- airy space where the walls are His co-defendant Rasheed dividual who briefly spoke to now ready for the computerized Silvera, 31, also of Orlando, was them. White and Smart boards. Each earlier sentenced to 92 months They took more than classroom is approximately 900 after pleading to armed rob- $147,000 after forcing a terri- square feet in size, an increase bery. fied employee to open the vault of 250 square feet from most of after entering Country Federal the previously used rooms. with shirts tied over their faces. “Staff will be putting in some Mr. Hird was waving a firearm crunch time right up to the last when they ordered tellers to do minute before they move in,” as they were told “if they ever said Ms. Raulerson. “But I can Professor wanted to see their children tell you, after going through again.” this same thing with the Pre-K Mr. Hird jumped a counter Center several years ago, every researches and ran down one of the tellers one of those minutes is worth who broke for a rear door. He Photo by Kelley Lannigan the effort.” Baker County School Superintendent Sherrie Raulerson inspects exterior work at the new Middle School Eighth Grade history of See page » Center with Denny Wells, Director of Facilities and middle school principalD avid Davis. See page » Babytowne bakercountypress.com Covering Baker County since 1929 Online Poll Results The county’s most professional and extensive source for news, classified, display and real estate listings community Should county employees work 58% Yes 904.259.2400 •• 904.259.6502 Fax fewer days to reduce personnel www.bakercountypress.com – See page 10 costs in next year’s budget? 42% No Visit our website and vote each week in our online poll. [email protected] Page  The Baker County Press Thursday, August 13, 2009

8th grade center will open on time Do you have any old photos of Baker County people or buildings? «From page  new addition is soon completed. vard,” said Mr. Wells. is a way to actually show them we We would like to see them. 259-2400 The classroom floors are cov- Another feature of the new are serious about them.” Mr. Davis agrees. ered in vinyl composite tile, an facility is an adjoining group “Putting good teachers in good industry standard resistant to of new portables, which will be classrooms — nothing is a better wear, tear and staining. The tile state of the art, just like the new morale booster than that,” he was chosen over carpet that can classrooms. They will serve as the said. be problematic because of the seventh and eighth-grade read- - Mr. Wells has monitored every tendency toward water damage ing centers. All New step of the project and explained and mold. Mr. Davis is very pleased to Community some of the features of the new “This building has been a long have a new section of classrooms classrooms. time coming and the teachers are ready for the 2009-10 eighth “Every pair of classrooms Calendar really excited, especially our sixth grade class. Let people know shares two bathrooms. Those grade teachers,” said Mr. Davis. “Our eighth graders are like the classrooms also have a common what’s going on- Sixth grade classes will not seniors of the middle school and post your special event online door between them,” he said. make use of the new facility, it’s great to be able to welcome Students will not have to leave but can now be housed in better them back to a new facility,” he bakercountypress.com their classroom to go to hall bath- classroom space once occupied said. “We talk about school pride rooms. If instructors are team by the higher grades. and personal pride a lot, but this teaching, the shared inside door “We milked the old sixth grade eliminates the disruption of stu- building for all it was worth, but dents moving out into the hall- it was finally time for it to go,” way to enter another classroom. said Mr. Davis. Rooks General Store If in the future the building According to Mr. Wells, a 121 N. in St. George, Ga ~ 912-843-2552 is used for elementary students, state-required study has already the bathrooms are designed so been done on the old sixth grade that a wall can easily be installed. building [former Macclenny El- COPENHAGEN & SKOAL This will bring the classrooms up ementary] and it showed the cost to code for elementary students, of repairs exceeds the structure’s $3.19 can ~~ $29.99 a roll Call today for a FREE in-home estimate. which requires rest room facili- value. If the building has no his- ties in every room. Systems starting at $49.99 installed with 36 month monitoring contract at $26.99 torical merit warranting preser- Newport/Kools/Salems/ per month. You may also be eligible for a discount on your homeowners insurance. The new facility is the second Timberwolf Camels vation, salvageable materials are Call today and give your family peace of mind. public school building in Baker removed and it’s demolished. 2/$2.99 can pk. ctn. County to have a second story. “When the old building is $3.99 $37.99 “There hasn’t been one since gone, that space can be utilized GEORGIA LOTTERY AVAILABLE!!! (904) 653-2727 the old high school closed its for parking. It should also help Marlboro Red 72s 305s Redman Chew doors in the 1960s,” said Ms. eliminate some traffic difficulties Raulerson. that still remain on South Boule- She also points out that it will $27.99 ctn $26.99 ctn $3.89 pack be one of only three buildings in the county to have an elevator — the other two being the court- house and the library when its Mud bog «From page 
 
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   Baker Square Shopping Center ~ 259-5655 PMTPMt 25$25.00 $38.00 PMT 40 GA APR 22.75% GA APR 23.33% NO EXCEPTIONS! APR 21.11% 21.64% Thursday, August 13, 2009 The Baker County Press Page  Code Enforcement MIKE GREEN PLUMBING Gets 90 days to remove trailers Sewage Pumps Slab Leaks Toilets The Baker County Code En- bile home from their property. sive animals on his property went tate of Glendel Shedd and Billie forcement Board gave the owner They avoided impact fees when away because the Land Planning McDonald for abandoned ve- Sump Pumps New Construction Sinks of a trailer park east of Mac- they built a permanent home on Agency recently granted a vari- hicles and junk. Water Heaters Repairs Lavatories clenny the 90 days he requested the tract, and were in temporary ance so he could keep a donkey. They lost their lives in a fire at to remove the remaining two violation before they moved the The other animals have been re- the residence, and the board ear- Septic Repairs Stoppages dilapidated mobile homes on his trailer. moved. lier granted sufficient time for the property. In older cases, the complaint The CEB waived the $85 fee estate settlement and removal. A third one had already been against Fred Sanford for exces- from a complaint against the es- 219-8906 taken away by the time of the CEB’s regular meeting the eve- ning of August 10. Owner Scott Mandel appeared that evening to request the extra time before the board entered Spires an enforcement order for non- compliance. One of the units still 190 S. LIMA STREET, BALDWIN on the property does not belong to Mr. Mandel and he is going through legal channels to remove it. The other one is his. CUSTOMER APPRECIATION The board agreed that a back- SALEABRATION hoe, farm tractor, utility trailer generator and two lawn mowers THREE DAYS ONLY...THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY AUGUST 13, 14, 15 parked near a concrete home on the property did not constitute a Fresh Lean ‘N’ Tender (2 per pk) Fresh Extra Lean (Market Ground) Fresh Lean ‘N’ Tender violation. Mr. Mandel said they All Natural, Grade A (3 slabs per pk) are in working order and needed Whole Boston Butt FAMILY PACK for maintenance at the trailer Family Pack Small, Meaty Pork park off US 90. The defendant argued suc- SPLIT CHICKEN cessfully that the section of the PORK GROUND SPARE county’s code law cited in the complaint does not apply to mo- BREAST bile home trailers. Building of- ROAST CHUCK RIBS ficial Robert Hathcox countered that if the CEB opted to pursue ¢ a revised complaint he would ¢ $ 59 $ 29 file it immediately, citing the old lb. 89 lb. trailers as unlivable under the 89 1 lb. 1 lb. county’s building code. Instead, the board agreed to the 90 days Mr. Mandel requested. The motion for extra time was Economy Hickory Smoked made by Scott Anderson and 12 oz. Bag Fresh Express 12 oz. Pkg. Thick or Regular Carolina Pride passed unanimously. Fully Cooked, Honey Glazed Three other cases on the new Spiral Sliced business portion of the board’s agenda this month came into GARDEN SALAD HICKORY SMOKED compliance by the meeting date, though the defendants are sub- HALF HAM ject to the $85 fee charged for BUY 1 GET 1 the building and zoning office to SLICED BACON process the complaints. They include Ernest and Edna ¢ $ 00 Bryant for unauthorized animals, unregistered vehicle and debris; FREE lb. 7 10 William and Burnice Farkas for 99 / debris and Johnny and Juliette Burnham for excessive mobile homes. Mr. Hathcox explained the Burnhams have removed the mo- 15 oz. cans 2 lb. Jar 33.9 oz. Container Budget... Van Camp’s Smucker’s Folger’s Classic Roast «From page  consider the idea as long as the PORK & BEANS practice was used only for minor GRAPE JELLY COFFEE crimes, not violent or sexual of- fenses, child abuse cases or those involving the use of weapons. Another possibility discussed was furloughing county person- $ 00 $ 29 $ 99 nel a handful of days during the course of the year to save up to ea. ea. $200,000. 6 3 “I’d take time off rather than / 1 5 be laid off,” said Commissioner Alex Robinson. Commissioners were reluctant 128 oz. Bottle 6 Ct. Pkg. to consider such action though, 14½ oz. cans calling it a last resort and one that must impact all county of- Crisco Georgia Red Charmin Mega Roll fices equally. “There has to be buy-in from all the constitutional officers,” said Commissioner Mark Hartley TOMATOES in reference to the tax collector, VEGETABLE OIL BATH TISSUE property appraiser and clerk of courts. Mr. Cone also suggested dock- ing employees an hour’s pay eight times a year, the equivalent of ev- $ 99 $ 00 $ 99 eryone taking one day off. “That’s another scenario to ea. ea. run the numbers on,” he said. 5 2 Changing retiree insurance 5 / 5 benefits, which are expected to cost the county more than $100,000 in the coming year, 2 Lb. Package Kraft may be an option as well. 3.6 Lb. Bag 2 Lb. Pkg. Speckled Butter “That’s a benefit you may not 6 Ct. Pkg. Beans, Italian Green Beans, be able to offer anymore,” Mr. MATCH LIGHT $ 99 Hartley said. Field Peas/Snaps or Fresh VELVEETA Offering the roughly 20 retired BOUNTY 3 workers supplemental insurance $ 99 CHARCOAL Frozen Breaded to combine with Medicare could save the county thousands, sug- TOWELS 5 1 Lb. Pkg. IGA BUTTER gested local insurance agent Jack $ 00 OKRA Baker. 50 oz. Liquid or 54.5 oz. However, he cautioned that 2/ 6 $ 00 retirees could experience prob- Powder, Assorted Varieties $ 00 lems when attempting to insure a 16 oz. Pkg., Assorted Varieties spouse, if pre-existing conditions 2/ 4 2/ 4 are involved or if prescription FAB LAUNDRY 16.3-17 Oz. Pkg. Assorted Varieties drug costs fall into the so-called 12 oz. Container Kraft “donut hole” in Medicare cover- PICTSWEET PILLSBURY GRANDS! age. DETERGENT “It’s cheaper, there’s no ques- GREENS COOL WHIP tion,” added Mr. Cone. BISCUITS Though no action was taken $ 00 during the workshop, county $ 00 $ 00 staff is expected to present sav- 2/ 5 $ 00 ings estimates from the various 3/ 3 2/ 3 proposals discussed during an- 4/ 5 other workshop set for August 20 at 5:30 pm in the county admin- istration offices, 55 N. 3rd St. SHOP EARLY...SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED...NO RAINCHECKS Page  The Baker County Press Thursday, August 13, 2009

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But criminal past who ran off from looking for him after an em- & Network Ser- do remember those are private Northeast Florida State Hos- ployee checked Mr. Wilson’s about plan vices, the company companies that have major in- pital the evening of August room looking for a television expected to design, We tread very dangerous waters vestments and there are returns 4 was found three days later remote control. Joel Addington build and operate on those investments. We don’t near Savannah. He apparently The report by Deputy Brad the new utility. NEWS Editor want to cut all those private com- hopped a freight train in Bald- Dougherty mentions that Mr. The second phase when government starts [email protected] panies out,” he said. win to get there. Wilson has outstanding war- of the project will Joseph Wilson, 31, was rants in the Lakeland, FL area The newly-formed North Flor- push capacity even competing with private entities, Government Services Group ida Broadband Authority has no further into stra- has been working under a taken into custody by security for battery and assault, and money or assets yet, but its goal tegic areas where and I think we need to $250,000 contract since May agents for CSX Transporta- that he once before walked of spreading Internet access to the infrastructure from the North Florida Econom- tion the morning of August 7 off from the hospital campus remote areas of the region may for broadband ac- remember that. ic Development Partnership, of and will likely be returned to and is believed to have broken pose a threat to existing service cess isn’t available – Mike Griffis which Baker County is a member, Baker County this week. He into a nearby residence before providers, warned County Com- today. County Commissioner/NEFCOM General Manager to apply for the stimulus funding, was due to appear before a being found behind the Mac- missioner Mike Griffis, who’s Funding for the and if successful, perform a fea- judge in Chatham County on clenny Food Lion store three also a general manager with endeavor is expect- sibility study. The authority has Monday on a charge of giving days later. I’m paying somebody to come NEFCOM of Macclenny, which is ed through the federal stimulus also received a terms sheet for false information to police. Officials were not sure of back and compete against me,” in the same business. package, and after start-up, from a $500,000 line of credit from The sheriff’s department the date of that previous es- said Mr. Griffis. “I think it needs to be a part- the authority’s customers. Mercantile Bank. had entered the patient’s cape. However, he added that 95 nership between public and Grant applications are due by Ms. Carey, the authority’s at- name into the national crime Mr. Wilson had been con- percent of Baker County is al- private,” he told the authority’s the end of the week for a slice of torney, said member counties computer system, and that is fined at NEFSH as a forensic ready served with broadband, so 20-member governing board of the $7.2 billion included in the have no financial obligation or how the railroad police deter- (criminal) patient, but was no the potential for conflicts here is mostly elected officials and mu- American Recovery and Rein- legal liability regarding the au- mined his identity. Deputies longer. Instead, he had been minimal. nicipal staffers the afternoon of vestment Act for rural broad- thority. and hospital security offi- living on a regular ward. The August 7. band development. Awards are Mr. Griffis also said his fears cers scoured the area around hospital has 150 of its 650 “We tread very dangerous expected in December. NEFSH off SR 121 south of beds reserved for patients waters when government starts “At this point, we have no $ $ WE BUY TIMBER $ $ Macclenny late that evening. who have committed crimes competing with private entities, money,” said Crystalyn Carey, LOGS AND PULPWOOD • 1 ACRE OR LARGER The canine unit from Baker but are not deemed capable of and I think we need to remember the authority’s attorney. Correctional was summoned standing trial. that,” Mr. Griffis said. Mr. Mylet described the proj- to the area shortly after Mr. Police theorize he walked He and Chamber of Commerce ect as “middle mile” broadband, Director Darryl Register traveled Wilson’s disappearance about to Baldwin, which has a large to Lake City for the meeting, where the first mile is the fiber- 9:45, and initially picked up switch yard for freight trains, which included the election of optic cables and the last mile a track. The search was later or caught a ride. officers and approval of admin- brings access to homes, busi- called off. istrative agreements for legal nesses and other end users. DIAMOND TIMBER, INC. services from the Tallahassee “We’re not getting into the last “FOR A QUALITY CUT” law firm Nabors Giblin & Nick- mile business,” he said, which is CALL 282-5552 • KENT WILLIAMS erson and general management good news for last mile providers by Government Services Group, like NEFCOM and Comcast. another capitol firm. “We’re not going to be replicat- The county commission ap- ing what they’ve done or where pointed Mr. Register to the board they’re going,” said Mr. Mylet. last week with Mr. Griffis to serve “We’re going to bring more ca- in his absence. pacity to the market place, but it The authority intends to build has to be open to everyone.” the infrastructure needed to sell The grant requires that the au- wireless broadband capacity thority sell its capacity from the on the open market, in hopes of newly-built system to any and all serving remote areas across 14 customers willing to pay for it. rural counties in north central But, there’s also nothing that Florida. prohibits the authority from one

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OpLetters to the editor inion Contact Us Letters are welcome, but must contain the signature of the writer, a telephone number and city of residence. By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our office located at 104 S. Fifth Street, Letters must reflect opinions and statements on issues of current interest to the general public. Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. The newspaper reserves the right to reject any material which in the newspaper’s judgement does not meet standards of publication. We are available online at www.bakercountypress.com ------LETTER to the editor ------Uphold LPA bogging decision Support is crucial the concern is immediate. members should turn a deaf is somehow a key element in Dear Editor: and involvement is crucial to our They don’t believe, nor should ear to the argument that mud solving that problem. The profession of education is school’s success. Impressions anyone else, that Mr. Mc- bogging is vital to opening up Zoning battles like the one both challenging and incredibly Student attendance is vital to Cullough has a “right” to do recreational opportunities looming later this month are rewarding. It is an honor to be ensure academic achievement. Jim McGauley what he wants with the tract. for youth and young adults in the way such issues should be entrusted with the education of When school is in session, stu- The zoning dispute sur- Zoning laws insure there is no Baker County. decided — both sides heard. your child. dents should be present in each rounding one man’s plans to such right, and compatibility Nonsense. Mud bogging And all boards charged with With that honor, comes great and every class. Skipping school bring mud bogging to a tract with existing land use is the is no more tied to the status hearing disputes like this, be responsibility. The students and and being absent unnecessarily of agriculturally zoned prop- governing principle. of recreation here than skeet they zoning boards, the LPA, staff of Baker County High School inhibits a student’s ability to de- The county commission shooting. code enforcement or the com- face tremendous challenges velop the self-discipline, respon- erty off Mud Lake Rd. is a this year. While many strategies classic. would be wise, both from the Sure, more such oppor- mission, should adhere to that sibility, and essential work skills equity and precedent stand- tunities ideally should exist, one principle — highest and and interventions will be imple- that are learned from classroom People who already live mented to prepare our students instruction. in the immediate area are in points, to deny the appeal. but drop the “savior” act by best use of property. And in doing so, board pretending that mud bogging for success, parental support Students who attend school near unanimous opposition. regularly are much more likely The noise, the drinking, the to pass the FCAT and earn col- added traffic to the mostly lege scholarships to further their residential area don’t suit education. them. They may not be op- If you want to check on your posed to the concept of mud child’s attendance record, BCHS bogging (where four-wheel staff will be glad to assist you. trucks scream and slide their Students are expected to per- way through a man-made, form at high levels in all classes. water-filled ditch), but they This will require them to be en- don’t want it near them. gaged during class time, com- The county’s Land Plan- plete homework as assigned, and ning Agency, through which study for course assessments. such zoning changes and vari- I am asking for parents’ help in ances are first aired, agreed. raising the expectations for their The majority voted to deny student. the request. For years, many BCHS stu- Petitioner Troy Mc- dents have participated in dual- Cullough, who married into enrollment courses through the family that owns the tract Lake City Community College. They can earn both high school in question, is appealing the and college credit. In an effort LPA decision to the county to increase the academic rigor commission, as he is allowed for our students, the high school to do. A hearing is set for Au- will offer Advanced Placement gust 25 and they’re having it courses this coming school year. at the school board meeting While students must pass an end room anticipating another of course exam to earn college overflow crowd. credit in an Advanced Placement The stage is set. course, they are not required to However, Mr. McCullough pre-qualify with a set grade point is quoted elsewhere in this average or test score. week’s edition to the effect Parental support of the teach- that it’s his [so to speak] prop- ers and staff is essential. In- erty and he should be able to structors truly want to see your do what he wants with it. student succeed. Your input in Oh yea? the educational process is both That sentiment was preva- welcomed and valued. lent in Baker County in the Tom Hill 1970s [and in prior decades] Principal before the state forced zoning Baker County High School on all 67 Florida counties. The result? Non-compatibility and a mish-mash of land uses that We want still exists today, and continue Now cable TV is going to the dogs to be a drag on taxpayers. In theory, your right to do Many televi- basic cable, I picking up my eyeballs off the The History Channel are be- what you want with your land sion viewers thought that rug, I dive for the remote, cut the ing bumped to the higher tier to to know! is limited by the rights your might actually THE BACK was fine. There TV off in disgust and go to bed. make way for six high definition Write a letter, adjoining property owners enjoy reality TV were so many Our cable service is still broad- news channels. sign and have to the highest and best but I am not a channels. I casting its lower tier (an industry Now we have to get a con- use of their investment. That fan. Hearing oth- PORCH looked forward term) channels in analog. And verter box and pay a monthly submit it to: is the basis of zoning ordi- er people grouse Kelley Lannigan to seeing good the few really good things like fee to see those channels. I’ll be [email protected] nances everywhere. about reality TV programs I as- Let’s leave aside a discus- is becoming almost a daily occur- sumed I had been missing since sion about the relative merits rence, so I know I’m not alone. my previous service had simply of mud bogging as a form of The stuff is ridiculous. I can been the local stations in my Government not always bad see and hear people acting stu- area. entertainment. Opposition responsible for said government, one-stop packing, printing and that has arisen over locating pid and rude and lewd in public Not. for free, thank you very much. I In the nearly four years since in the sense that we elect those delivery powerhouse. it off Mud Lake is largely con- don’t want to pay for it. I started watching cable TV, I’ve On Point who run the show. You won’t find that in gov- fined to the immediate area There was a period of about seen the programming go from In the matter of the broad- ernment. But competition with — the people who would be eight years that I rarely watched tolerable to bad to just plain band authority, which has no it, may have spawned such “out most adversely affected. the boob tube, as one of my pro- junk. In Print taxing power unlike most gov- of the box” (pardon the package That’s logical. People out fessors was fond of calling it, at Those who like shopping Joel Addington ernment, it’s providing a service pun) thinking. in the Taylor section of north all. I had a VCR for movies I cared channels, infomercials, sensa- that the private sector cannot or With a public health insurance Baker County may be for or about, then later replaced it with tional journalism and (yawn) For two weeks running now, will not provide by itself. It’s like plan, the logic is similar. The gov- against having a mud bogging a DVD player. reality shows are no doubt unaf- fears about government com- griping about your buddy’s great ernment plan isn’t going to be the pit near their homes, but they I don’t watch sports, am not a fected by the downward spiral of petition with the private sector golf swing, even though you don’t best in the business, the most in- probably aren’t too concerned news or weather junkie, can’t tol- quality and merit. have made our headlines — first play. novative or most comprehensive either way because this is a erate sitcoms because they are all It bugs me that if I turn on regarding health insurance re- Then there’s the most notable in the market place. “not in my backyard” issue. pretty dumb. the set, particularly on Sunday form and again this week over a example of public-private com- No, you’ll have to pay for top To the Mud Lake people, When I first learned my cur- morning, I am assaulted with a new public authority to expand petition — FedEx versus the US quality coverage, and that will rent residence would include deluge of infomercials hawking broadband Internet access to Postal Service. How come FedEx keep private insurers in business, exercise equipment, girdles, hair remote areas of north central isn’t considering cutting Satur- albeit a less lucrative one since I replacement systems, cookies Florida. day delivery to save money? It’s hear they might actually have to that help you loose weight along And in both cases, I think the because they innovated, merg- start covering sick people. What with products guaranteed to en- fear stems from ideology rather ing originally with Kinko’s and a concept. The Baker County Press hance one’s sex life and counter- than reality, but its still capable re-branding themselves as a usps 040-280 act erectile dysfunction. of jeopardizing the expansion of Post Office Box 598 And this stuff goes on and on. two endeavors that will promote Macclenny, FL 32063 How many cooking shows and a more educated, healthier, and Attention Automobile owners (904) 259-2400 house repair shows and crime thus more successful populace to shows can you watch before keep our capitalist system hum- Increase In fees on The Baker County Press is published each Thursday by Baker County Press, Inc. your eyes start to glaze over? At ming along. Periodicals postage paid under permit issued April 12, 1929 at the post office It’d be nice if the private sector auto tags and drIver lIcense in Macclenny, Florida. this point, if there was anything original in this stuff it would be could look beyond the next quar- SUBSCRIPTION RATES cause for celebration, but its the ter, take the long view for once, effective September 1, 2009 $20.00 a year inside Baker County; $35.00 a year outside Baker County; same themes regurgitated again and help foster a vibrant middle deduct, $1.00 for persons 65 years of age or older, military personnel and again. class that will boost their bottom these increases range from 55% to 125% of on active dutyoutside Baker County, and college students living outside If cable airs a movie, it might lines for decades to come. current prices. to avoid the additional fees, Baker County. POSTMASTER: send address changes to The Baker County play for months. When it comes The heartburn is often the un- birthdays thru november 30 can renew your Press, P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL. 32063. around for the 176th time, you even playing field the specter of skip right over it, which only lim- government can generate with its vehicle registrations early. driver licenses can Publisher/Editor tax exempt status, deep pockets be renewed 18 months in advance. James C. McGauley - [email protected] its programming choices even further. and lack of other constraints a NEWS EDITOR - Joel Addington - [email protected] And then there’s the infamous private company has when pro- these fees were approved by the 2009 florida Advertising/Production - Jessica Prevatt - [email protected] show that switches to adult pro- viding goods and services. gramming after eleven o’clock in This is all true, but govern- legislature and will be used to fund education, FEATURES - Kelley Lannigan - [email protected] the evening. More than once, I’ve ment also doesn’t factor profit transportation and the department of Highway features/Comment/sports - Robert Gerard fallen asleep in my living room into prices, its books are open to safety and Motor vehicles. Business Manager - Karin Thomas - [email protected] watching PG entertainment only the public and “we the people” to wake up to The Cat House or have a say in how things are run. Classifieds & Typesetting - Debbie Hansen - [email protected] a documentary about people that I find it ironic that “we the peo- gene Harvey like to indulge in very weird be- ple” complain about government, This newspaper is printed on recycled paper. Baker county tax collector havior with farm animals. After even though “we the people” are Page  The Baker County Press Thursday, August 13, 2009 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR BAKER IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8th JUDICIAL COUNTY CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR BAKER COUN- Case #: 07-000119-CA TY Glen man arrested Division #: Case #: 2008-CA-000170 UNC: Division #: UNC: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Legal Notices C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Series 2006-MH1 C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, in serious stabbing Plaintiff, Series 2006-CB2 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL Plaintiff, A Glen St. Mary man who several times denied to police that he was IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIR- CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA -vs.- CUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 08-00221-CA -vs.- involved was arrested August 7 and charged with aggravated battery for CASE NO: 02-2009-CA-0050 Henry L. Ellis and Elizabeth L. Ellis, his wife; Baker a stabbing that took place during a fight the evening of August 5. U.S. BANK, N.A. County Housing Rehabilitation Program; State of Gerald Lightsey and Christy Lightsey. His Wife; Un- C O U N T R Y F E D E R A L C R E D I T U N I O N , Plaintiff, Florida, Department of Revenue; known Parties in Possession #1; If living, and all Bradley Flick, 19, confessed to the crime during an interview with A Federal Credit Union, v. Defendant(s). Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under and Investigator John Hardin at county jail, just before he was to submit to Plaintiff, ______/ against the above named Defendant(s) who are not JESSICA L. TATUM A/K/A JESSICA TATUM A/K/A known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown a voice stress analysis. The investigator said Mr. Flick informed him he vs. JESSICA LEANN TATUM; _____, UNKNOWN AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Parties may claim an interest as Spouse, Heirs, is left-handed and agreed to talk about the stabbing of Lewis Karnes, SPOUSE OF JESSICA L. TATUM A/K/A JESSICA Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants JUSTIN GRAY, TATUM A/K/A JESSICA LEANN TATUM; and all NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Defendant(s). 42, of Glen St. Mary. Defendant. unknown parties claiming by, through, under or Order rescheduling foreclosure sale dated July ______/ Mr. Karnes was stabbed on the lower right abdomen and the inves- ______/ against the herein named Defendants, who are not 30, 2009 entered in Civil Case No. 07-000119-CA NOTICE OF SALE known to be dead or alive, whether said unknown tigator’s report notes he suggested that was an indication the assailant NOTICE OF SALE of the Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial Circuit in parties claim as heirs, devisees, grantees, assign- and for Baker County, Florida, wherein U.S. Bank NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an was left-handed. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to a ees, lienors, creditors, trustees, spouses, or other National Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Order of Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above claimants; TENANT #1 and/or TENANT #2, the Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series July 28, 2009, entered in Civil Case No. 2008- Mr. Karnes was treated at Fraser Hospital for a serious wound and styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Baker County, parties intended to account for the person or per- 2006-MH1, Plaintiff and Henry L. Ellis and Eliza- CA-000170 of the Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial apparently lost a good deal of blood before he was flown to Shands Jack- Florida, I will sell the property situate in Baker sons in possession; FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE beth L. Ellis, his wife are defendant(s), I will sell to Circuit in and for Baker County, Florida, wherein County, Florida, described as follows: CORPORATION the highest and best bidder for cash, AT THE EAST U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the sonville. The victim told Deputy Earl Lord that he had been stabbed by Defendants. DOOR OF THE BAKER COUNTY COURTHOUSE LO- C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, a black male he knew only as “Junior.” Parcel ID# 20-2S-22-0160-0000-0440 ______/ CATED AT 339 EAST MACCLENNY AVENUE, MAC- Series 2006-CB2, Plaintiff and Gerald Lightsey NOTICE OF SALE CLENNEY, BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA, BETWEEN and Christy Lightsey, His Wife are defendant(s), I Investigator Hardin initially interviewed Mr. Flick at his residence Part of the South ½ of the Southwest ¼ 11:00 A.M. AND 2:00 P.M., September 1, 2009, the will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, AT on Pine Acres Ct., and he denied there was a stabbing there despite the of Section 20, Township 2 South, Range Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Fi- following described property as set forth in said THE EAST DOOR OF THE BAKER COUNTY COURT- 22 East, Baker County, Florida, more par- nal Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 28, 2009, Final Judgment, to-wit: HOUSE LOCATED AT 339 EAST MACCLENNY AV- presence of blood on the floor. ticularly described as follows: Commence in this cause, I will sell the property situated in PARCEL “A”: ENUE, MACCLENNY, BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA, Police also located Wilbert (Junior) Johnson, 40, at his mother’s at the Southwest corner of said Section BAKER County, Florida, described as: PART OF THE WEST HALF OF GOVERN- at 11:00 A.M. on August 25, 2009, the following 20, thence South 89o54’14” East, on the MENT LOT 18 IN SECTION 36, TOWN- described property as set forth in said Final Judg- house in Macclenny and he denied stabbing Mr. Karnes. He did, how- South line of said Section 20, a distance A TRACT OF LAND, LYING IN SHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 20 EAST, BAKER ment, to-wit: ever, suggest that Mr. Flick had made a statement that was self-in- of 604.62 feet to a point of the East right AND BEING A PART OF THE NW 1/4 COUNTY FLORIDA MORE PARTICULARLY of way line of Tom Wilkerson Road (a OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE LOT 26, OF AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVI- criminating. 59.75 foot right of way as now estab- RANGE 22 EAST, BAKER COUNTY, FLOR- AT NW CORNER OF SAID LOT 18 AND SION KNOWN AS JAMES DAVIS SUBDI- The suspect was booked following the jail interview for the second- lished); thence North 00o39’44” East, on IDA BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DE- THENCE N.87 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 48 VISION, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY said East right of way line, a distance of SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT SECONDS E., ALONG THE NORTH LINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: degree felony. 327.39 feet to the Point of Beginning; THE INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERLY OF SAID LOT 18 A DISTANCE OF 330.00 In other recent cases: thence Continue North 00o39’44” East on BOUNDARY OF SAID NW 1/4 OF SEC- FEET TO THE NW CORNER OF LANDS A PART OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 2 said East right of way line, a distance of TION 7 AND THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF- PREVIOUSLY DEEDED TO PHILLIP M. SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, BAKER COUN- • Heather Pringle, 20, of Sanderson, an employee at Northeast Flor- 103.37 feet; thence North 89o40’30” East, WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. S-23-A, AND BLONZELLA K. RUISE; THENCE TY, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY a distance of 437.62 feet; thence South RUN THENCE S 55°25’57” W, ALONG CONTINUE N.87 DEGREES 13 MINUTES DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE ida State Hospital, was interviewed by Cpl. Ben Anderson at the Fraser 00o10’30” East, a distance of 103.36 feet; SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE 48 SECONDS EAST, STILL ALONG SAID AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE emergency room after she was attacked by a patient while trying to thence South 89o40’30” West, a distance A DISTANCE OF 253.60 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE 330 FEET TO THE NE COR- SOUTH 1/2 OF THE EAST 3/4 OF SAID of 439.13 feet to the Point of Beginning. BEGINNING OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT NER OF SAID RUISE LAND; THENCE S.00 SECTION 31; THENCE S 89°27’10” W, break up a fight in Building 16 on August 4. HAVING A RADIUS OF 1105.92 FEET AND DEGREES 24 MINUTES 51 SECONDS E., ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID She named patient Gregory Reyna, 26, as the assailant, and a crimi- at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, BEING CONCAVE TO THE NORTHWEST- ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID RUISE SOUTH. 1/2 OF THE EAST 3/4 OF SEC- for cash, at the front door of the Baker County ERLY, RUN THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF LAND, 647.11 FEET; THENCE CONTINUE TION 31, 60.30 FEET TO AN INTERSEC- nal complaint for battery was filed against him. Ms. Pringle, seven Courthouse, Macclenny, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on SAID CURVE, BEING THE NORTHERLY S.00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 51 SECONDS TION WITH THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF- months pregnant, told Deputy Anderson that Mr. Reyna has a history August 25, 2009. RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD E., 3.37 FEET; THENCE S.87 DEGREES 13 WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD 23A; THENCE WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court NO. S-23-A, AN ARC DISTANCE OF MINUTES 48 SECONDS W., PARALLEL S 00°59’36” E, ALONG SAID WESTERLY of attacks on employees. on this 31st day of July, 2009. 66.40 FEET THRU A CENTRAL ANGLE TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LANDS, RIGHT¬OF-WAY LINE, 907.82 FEET; • In another complaint from August 4, Diana Kipp, 19, accused Van- OF 3°26’25” TO AN INTERSECTION WITH 220.00 FEET; THENCE N.00 DEGREES 24 THENCE N 89°27’10” W, 536.34 FEET; T.A. “AL” FRASER THE WESTERLY LINE OF A 50 FOOT MINUTES 51 SECONDS E., PARALLEL TO THENCE N 00°31’36” W, 153.89 FEET; na Hamilton, 26, of attacking her while she shopped about midday at CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT ROAD EASEMENT, THENCE N 0°44’27” WEST LINE OF SAID RUISE LAND, 53.48 THENCE N 89°57’00” W, 208.77 FEET Winn Dixie on South 6th. Both women are from Macclenny. By: JAMIE CREWS E, ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE A DIS- FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE Deputy Clerk TANCE OF 267.60 FEET TO AN ANGLE THENCE S.87 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 48 CONTINUE N 89°57’00” W, 208.77 FEET; She described Ms. Hamilton as the mother of her boyfriend’s chil- 8/6-8/13 POINT IN SAID WESTERLY LINE, THENCE SECONDS W., PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH THENCE N 00°31’36” W, 208.77 FEET; dren, who were with her at the time along with one of her own. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT EIGHTH JUDICIAL N 47°15’33” W, ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE OF SAID RUISE LANDS, 110.00 THENCE S 89°57’00” E, 208.77 FEET; CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA LINE A DISTANCE OF 212.03 FEET TO AN FEET; THENCE N.00 DEGREES 24 MIN- THENCE S 00°31’36” E, 208.77 FEET TO • Thomas Akridge, 20, of Wellborn, FL filed a complaint August 7 CASE NO.: 02-2009-CP-0018 INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHEAST- UTES 51 SECONDS W., 105.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. against Aaron Salts, 24, of Macclenny for allegedly punching him and ERLY LINE OF A 50 FOOT ROAD EASE- THE NW CORNER OF A 210 FEET BY 110 IN RE: The Estate of: MENT, THENCE S 42°44’27” W, ALONG FEET PARCEL EXCEPTED FROM SAID TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR IN- holding him in a headlock outside the Amoco station downtown. STERLING F. HOWELL, SAID SOUTHEASTERLY LINE A DISTANCE RUISE LANDS; THENCE N.87 DEGREES GRESS AND EGRESS BEING MORE PAR- ______/ OF 100.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BE- 13 MINUTES 48 SECONDS E., 110.00 TICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Mr. Akridge also said his assailant rammed his head into the side of GINNING OF THE PARCEL OF LAND FEET; THENCE S.00 DEGREES 24 MIN- the complainant’s Honda sedan, causing a dent. The complaints are for NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION HEREIN DESCRIBED, CONTINUE THENCE UTES 51 SECONDS E., 105.00 FEET TO COMMENCE AT THE NE CORNER OF THE (Testate) S 42°44’27” W, A DISTANCE OF 23.27 THE POINT OF BEGINNING TOGETHER SOUTH 1/2 OF THE EAST 3/4 OF SAID battery and criminal mischief. FEET TO AN INTERSECTION WITH THE WITH;. SECTION 31; THENCE RUN S 89°27’10” The administration of the estate of STERLING ARC OF A 40 FOOT RADIUS CUL-DE- PARCEL “C”: W, ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF F. HOWELL, deceased, File Number 02-2009-CP- SAC, THENCE FROM A TANGENT BEAR- PART OF THE WEST HALF OF GOVERN- SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE EAST 3/4 OF 0018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Baker ING OF S 32°46’54” E, RUN ALONG MENT LOT 18 IN SECTION 36, TOWN- SECTION 31, 60.30 FEET TO AN INTER- County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of THE ARC OF SAID CUL-DE-SAC, BEING SHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 20 EAST, BAKER SECTION WITH THE WESTERLY RIGHT- which is 339 East Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, CONCAVE TO THE NORTHWESTERLY, AN COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULAR- OF-WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 23- Felony possession Florida 32063. The estate is testate and the date ARC DISTANCE OF 115.10 FEET THRU LY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A; THENCE RUN S 0°59’36” E, ALONG A Glen St. Mary man with a McGauley said he found a pill of the decedent’s Will and any Codicils are July 2, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 164°52’12”, COMMENCE AT THE NW CORNER OF SAID WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, 2007. The names and addresses of the personal THENCE S 0°44’27” W, A DISTANCE OF SAID LOT 18 AND THENCE N 87 DEGREES 907.82 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- criminal history that includes bottle containing a small amount representative and the personal representative’s 164.19 FEET, THENCE N 70°00’55” E, 13 MINUTES 48 SECONDS E, ALONG THE NING; THENCE RUN N 89°27’10” W, drug offenses was jailed August of marijuana and a Xanax pill in- attorney are set forth below. A DISTANCE OF 213.72 FEET; THENCE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 18 A DIS- 536.34 FEET; THENCE RUN N 0°31’36” N 37°30’43” W, A DISTANCE OF 201.16 TANCE OF 330.00 FEET TO THE NW COR- W, 123.89 FEET; THENCE RUN N 8 on multiple felony possession side an open door compartment. All interested persons on whom a copy of FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. NER OF LANDS PREVIOUSLY DEEDED TO 89°57’00” W, 1993.08 FEET; THENCE the Notice of Administration is served must file PHILLIP M. AND BLONZELLA K RUISE; RUN N 0°50’36” W, 30.00 FEET; THENCE charges. Additional charges of possessing objections that challenge the validity of the will, the a/k/a 8409 PENNY PLACE, MACCLENNY, THENCE CONTINUE N 87 DEGREES 13 RUN SOUTH 89°57’00’’ E. 2022.96 Travis Tyson, 31, allegedly a controlled drug and narcotics qualifications of the personal representative, venue, FL 32063 MINUTES 48 SECONDS E, STILL ALONG FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 0°31’36’’ E, or jurisdiction of this Court, by filing a petition or SAID NORTH LINE 330.00 FEET TO THE 124.16 FEET; THENCE RUN S 89°27’10” tossed a T-shirt wrapped around equipment were filed. other pleading requesting relief with this Court, in at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, NE CORNER OF SAID RUISE LAND; E, 506.39 FEET; THENCE CONTINUE S a bag of marijuana inside in the Mr. Tyson just last week was accordance with the Florida Probate Rules, WITHIN for cash, at the front door THENCE S 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 51 0°59’36” E, 30.01 FEET TO THE POINT THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE of the Baker County Courthouse, Florida, at SECONDS E, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF OF BEGINNING. rear seat of a 2002 Pontiac be- sentenced in circuit court to a OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. 11:00 a.m. o’clock a.m., on August 25, 2009. SAID RUISE LAND, 647.11 FEET TO THE longing to his fiancé Celinda year on drug-offender probation Any person claiming an interest in the surplus POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREIN ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN ALL OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE from the sale, if any, other than the property owner DESCRIBED LAND; THENCE CONTINUE S THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER Long while he was being ques- for growing marijuana. FOREVER BARRED. as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 51 SECONDS THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE tioned at the corner of MLK and In another drug case, this one within 60 days after the sale. E, 3.37 FEET; THENCE S.87 DEGREES 13 OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH- JOSEPH CHARLES MAY Dated at Macclenny, FL, Florida, this 29th day MINUTES 48 SECONDS W., PARALLEL IN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Minnesota Ave. that afternoon a misdemeanor, two occupants of Personal Representative of July, 2009. TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LANDS, just before 4:00. a 2003 Chevrolet pickup stopped _ 220.00 FEET; THENCE N.00 DEGREES 24 DATED at Macclenny, Florida, this 29 day of FRANK E. MALONEY, MINUTES 51 SECONDS E., PARALLEL TO July, 2009. Deputy Patrick McGauley said the afternoon of August 7 for hav- JR., Esquire AL FRASER THE WEST LINE OF SAID RUISE LANDS, he stopped because Ms. Long’s ing excessively loud music and a Attorney for Personal Representative Clerk of the Circuit Court 53.48 FEET; THENCE S.87 DEGREES 13 AL FRASER 445 East Macclenny Avenue By: Jamie Crews MINUTES 48 SECONDS W., PARALLEL CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT vehicle was partially blocking the cracked windshield were arrested Macclenny, FL 32063 Deputy Clerk TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID RUISE BY: JAMIE CREWS (904) 259-3155 LANDS, 110.00 FEET; THENCE N.00 DE- DEPUTY CLERK northbound lane of MLK. for marijuana possession. Florida Bar No.: 142990 Douglas C. Zahm, P.A. GREES 24 MINUTES 51 SECONDS W., Mr. Tyson said his 2000 Chev- Deputy McGauley said he 8/6-8/13 18820 U.S. Hwy 19 N., #212 105.00 FEET TO THE NW CORNER OF A ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Clearwater, FL 33764 110 FEET BY 210 FEET PARCEL OF LAND SHAPIRO & FISHMAN, LLP rolet pickup was parked nearby stopped the vehicle near North IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL (727) 536-4911 phone / (727) 539-1094 fax EXCEPTED FROM SAID RUISE LANDS; 10004 North Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 112 because he had a flat on a utility Boulevard and 5th St. in Mac- CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA THENCE N. 87 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 48 Tampa, Florida 33618 CASE NO. 08-000161-CA SECONDS E., 60.00 FEET; THENCE N. 24 8/6-8/13 trailer, and the deputy said he clenny and found two small IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DEGREES 45 MINUTES 28 SECONDS E., saw the suspect toss the shirt into baggies in a cup holder. Joshua U.S. BANK, N.A. DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS WITH DISABILI- 99.88 FEET; THENCE S.85 DEGREES 44 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIR- Plaintiff, TIES NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION MINUTES 22 SECONDS E., 28.54 FEET; CUIT, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA a car seat in the Pontiac. A baggie Spires, 22, of Glen was booked on TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD THENCE S.41 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 15 CASE NO: 02-2009-CA-0058 with 88 grams of pot was found the drug charge; driver Brandon v. CONTACT COURT ADMINISTRATION, AT BAKER SECONDS E., 305.61 FEET TO THE POINT COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 339 EAST MACCLENNY OF BEGINNING. AMERICAN ENTERPRISE BANK in the shirt, sufficient to warrant Staley, 21, of Macclenny was also DANIEL L. DAVIS; ______UNKNOWN AVE., MACCLENNY, FL 32063, TELEPHONE 904- TOGETHER WITH DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE OF FLORIDA, a banking corporation a felony possession charge. given tickets for the loud music SPOUSE OF DANIEL L. DAVIS; and all unknown 259-8113, NOT LATER THAN (7) DAYS PRIOR TO HOME, YEAR: 2005, MAKE: FLEET- Plaintiff, parties claiming by, through, under or against the THE PROCEEDING. IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TDD WOOD, VIN#GAFL475A76055AV21, & In a subsequent search before and windshield violation. herein named Defendants, who are not known 1-800-955-8771, OR VOICE (V) 1-800-955-8770, VIN#GAFL475B76055AV21, PERMA- v. the pickup was towed, Deputy to be dead or alive, whether said unknown par- VIA FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE. NENTLY AFFIXED THEREON. ties claim as heirs, devisees, grantees, assign- 8/6-8/13 KIM F. MAHER, an individual, and ees, lienors, creditors, trustees, spouses, or other IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, IN AND FOR BAKER ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN DANIEL RISPOLI, an individual, claimants; TENANT #1 and/or TENANT #2, the COUNTY, FLORIDA THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER d/b/a DANIEL RISPOLI, INC. parties intended to account for the person or per- CASE NO.: 08-CA-252 THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE Defendants. sons in possession; FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE DIVISION: OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH- ______/ IN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. CORPORATION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Defendants. AMERICAN GENERAL HOME EQUITY, INC., ______/ Plaintiff, DATED at Macclenny, Florida, this 31st day of July, 2009. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Sum- injury lAw NOTICE OF SALE mary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated the 30th vs. AL FRASER day of July, 2009 and entered in Case No. 02-2009- Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Fi- CA-0058, of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial TONY DEVON ARNETTE, JR., et al., CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT nal Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 28, 2009, BY: JAMIE CREWS Circuit in and for Baker County, Florida, wherein in this cause, I will sell the property situated in Defendants. American Enterprise Bank of Florida, a Florida ------/ DEPUTY CLERK BAKER County, Florida, described as: ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: banking corporation, is the Plaintiff, and Kim F. NOTICE OF SALE Maher and Daniel Rispoli, d/b/a Daniel Rispoli, SHAPIRO & FISHMAN, LLP LOT 4, BLOCK 52, OF THE TOWN OF 10004 North Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 112 Inc., are the Defendants. I will sell to the high- MACCLENNY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to an est and best bidder for cash on sales at the front order or a final judgment of foreclosure entered in Tampa, Florida 33618 THEREOF RECORDED IN DEED BOOK D, 8/6-8/13 door of the Baker County Circuit Court, 339 E. PAGE 800, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF the above-captioned action, I will sell the property Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, Florida 32063, at situated in Baker County, Florida, described as: PUBLIC NOTICE BAKER COUNTY, The Town of Baldwin will be accepting sealed 11:00 a.m. on the 1st day of September , FLORIDA. 2009, the following described property as set forth The land referred to in this exhibit is bids on reroofing the building located at 370 Oliver Street. The work would consist of removal and in said Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure, a/k/a 423 E. MCIVER AVE., MACCLENNY, located in the county of Baker and the to wit: state of Florida, filed in Clerks instru- disposal of existing roofing materials, replacing FL 32063 roofing with like or better materials and replacing ments No. 2005-00005046 and described Lot 26-A, RIVER COUNTRY ESTATES, as follows: all rotten or damaged sheeting. Bids will be ac- at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, cepted until 12 noon, September 3, 2009 by the according to the plat thereof as recorded for cash, at the front door of the Baker County in Plat Book 2, Pages 73 through 80, Commence at the northeast corner of Clerk’s Office at Baldwin Town Hall, 10 U.S. 90 Courthouse, Florida, at 11:00 o’clock a.m., on West, Baldwin, Florida. For more information or inclusive, of the public records of Baker August 25, 2009. section 8, township 3 south range 22 County, Florida; east, Baker County, Florida, as run S directions to this building, please call 904-266- Any person claiming an interest in the surplus 5030. from the sale, if any, other than the property owner 89 degrees 14’ 40” W, along the north Together with that 1999 OAKH Double- line of said section, 862.80 feet to the 8/6-8/20 as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE wide Mobile Home VIN# 8U620550LA within 60 days after the sale. point of beginning, and run thence S 1 & 8U620550LB, located on the above degree 15’15” W, parallel to the east Dated at MACCLENNY, Florida, this 29th day The Baker County District School Board will hold described real property. of July, 2009. line of said section, 403.52 feet, thence S 89 degree 14’40” W, 131.40 feet to the the following PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, Sep- tember 8, 2009 in the Baker County School Board ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN west line of the east 3/4 of the northeast THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER 1/4 of the northeast 1/4 of said section 8, Meeting Room located at 270 South Boulevard Al Fraser East, Macclenny, Florida beginning at 6:30 p.m. THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE Clerk of the Circuit Court thence 1 degree 15’15” E, 403.52 feet to OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH- Attorney the north line of section 8, thence con- By: Jamie Crews • Approval of the 2009-10 Student Code IN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Deputy Clerk tinue N1 degree 15’15” E, into section 5, township 2 South range 22 east, 10.70 of Conduct And Individuals with disabilities needing a reason- David P. Dearing Douglas C. Zahm, P.A. feet to a point 50 feet, perpendicular able accommodation to participate in this proceed- •2009-10 Student Progression Plan 18820 U.S. Hwy 19 N., #212 from the south right of way line of inter- ing should contact Tiffiny Douglas Safi, Esq. no former Baker County Prosecutor state Road 10, thence easterly parallel Clearwater, FL 33764 THE PUBLIC IS INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding. to said right of way line, 131.53 feet, If notice to the individual of a deposition, court (727) 536-4911 phone / (727) 539-1094 fax then s 01 degrees 15’15” W 16.48 feet ATTEND. 8/6-8/13 date, subpoena, etc., is less than seven (7) days, to the point of beginning. All being a then the individual should contact Cooper, Ridge Registration of Fictitious Names part of section 5 and a part of section 8, The documents will be available for preview at SeriouS injurieS cAuSeD by the Baker County School Board Office located at & Safi, P.A. at (904) 353-6555 as soon as possible I the undersigned, being duly sworn, do here- township 3 south, range 22 east, Baker after receiving that notice. If hearing impaired, County, Florida. 392 South Boulevard East, Macclenny, Florida by declare under oath that the names of all persons beginning Wednesday, August 5, 2009 (8:30 a.m. please call telephone: 1+800+955-1339 (TTYAS- negligence of Another interested in the business or profession carried - 3:00 p.m.) CII), 1+800+955-8771 (TTY Baudot) or (800) 955- on under the name of Quiet Moments Massage at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for 8770 (V), via Florida Relay Service. whose principle place of business is: P.O. Box cash, at the front door of the Baker County Court- house in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Sherrie Raulerson AnD 335 Glen St. Mary, FL 32040 and the extent of the Superintendent of Schools DATED this 31st day of July, 2009. interest of each is as follows: Statutes, Florida at ll:00 a.m. on the 15th day of September, 2009. 8/6-9/3 NAME EXTENT OF INTEREST PUBLIC NOTICE AL FRASER, criminAl DefenSe That any person claiming an interest in the CLERK OF THE COURT Joan Secrest 100% surplus from the sale, if any, other than the prop- By: JAMIE CREWS Joan E. Secrest erty owner as of the date of the lis pendens must City of Macclenny request pricing for certain plumbing and fitting supplies, including pipes, As Deputy Clerk Signature file a claim within 60 days after the sale. jacksonville (904) 399-8989 • macclenny 259-1352 valves, fittings, etc. to be used for a Water Conser- WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court on Cooper, Ridge & Safi, P.A. STATE OF FLORIDA July 29, 2009. vation project from qualified suppliers. Interested COUNTY OF BAKER suppliers may contact Ms. Melissa Thompson of Attorneys for Plaintiff Baywater Square Building toll free (888) 211-9451 Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th AL FRASER City of Macclenny @ 904-259-0972 for a complete material list. The pricing list must be submitted in 136 East Bay Street - Suite 301 day of August, 2009 CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Al Fraser By: JAMIE CREWS a seal enveloped on or before August 28, 2009, All initial consultations are absolutely free. Bids must be received by 1:00 p.m. on August Telephone: (904) 353-6555 Clerk of Court Deputy Clerk 28, 2009. Mail or deliver bids to City Hall, Attn. Facsimile: (904) 353-7550 The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon Baker County, Florida Sidney E. Lewis, P.A. 8/6-8/13 Attorney for Plaintiff Melissa Thompson, 118 East Macclenny Avenue, By Jamie Crews advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information 300 W. Adams Street Suite 300 Macclenny, FL 32063. about our qualifications and experience. As Deputy Clerk Jacksonville, Florida 32202 8/13-8/20 8/13p (904)-355-9003 8/6-8/13 Thursday, August 13, 2009 The Baker County Press Page  City Commission Woodlawn Kennels Utility charges could rise Oct. 1 Quality Professional Care GroominG BoardinG Joel Addington our rates are too cheap,” said 6000 feet of irrigation piping, 12 Now within city limits are a 259-4757 NEWS Editor City Manager Gerald Dopson. new garbage cans, stamped con- city-owned parcel behind Heri- [email protected] “There’s no incentive to conserve. crete borders and landscaping. tage Park south of the railroad But I’m sure if you go out and talk Though he called the project tracks on Sandra Street, 63 acres Private • Spacious • Indoor/Outdoor Runs Macclenny residents and busi- to people, they won’t feel like the and plans for more street festivals of the Baker Correctional Devel- nesses could soon see increases rates are too low.” downtown exciting, Commis- opment Corporation’s property Complete Bath, De-flea & Groom . . . . $20-$25 in their utility bills as part of a The board is expected to con- sioner Phil Rhoden urged fellow where the new sheriff’s complex Bath, De-flea & Nails Clip ...... $10-$15 new rate structure presented to sider adoption of the new rates board members to wait and see sits, the Murphy USA gas sta- city commissioners the evening September 8 along with changes if the city’s revenue projections tion in front of the Macclenny Boarding (per actual day) ...... $5-$7 of August 11. to a city ordinance tieing auto- prove accurate. Walmart on CR 228, the neigh- The change was described by matic yearly rate adjustments to “I’m just scared with the boring Starbucks coffee shop and the city’s engineering consultant changes in the Consumer Price economy,” he said. “That’s the Chester and Kathryn Shouppe’s Frank Darabi as a conserva- Index (CPI). only thing that scares me, pulling 4.77 acres on Barber Road east of Baker County Health Department tion measure required by the St. The ordinance language also the trigger and starting this right SR 228. Johns River Water Management allows the rates to be set via a away.” • The city commission also welcomes District before it will approve the resolution adopted by city com- In other business: approved on final reading an or- city’s new 20-year consumptive missioners based on prior year • The commissioners de- dinance establishing procedures use permit, which governs how consumption, utility operating cided to install a speed bump on for the declaration of dangerous Pediatrician much water the city can with- expenses and other factors. Christie Court in the northeast dogs and authorizing their eutha- draw from the aquifer. In other business, the board, city at the request of resident nization. The ordinance is identi- “We’re not increasing it that absent Commissioner Vernon Dave Honea, who’d complained cal to one on the books for Baker Dr. Bruce much,” he said. “We’re just Bennett, got its first look at the about speeders on the residential County’s animal control. spreading it out ... It’s better to city’s proposed budget for the street. County Manager Joe Cone re- McIntosh increase a little each year instead 2009-10 fiscal year. “The cost is relatively insig- ported last week he and the city a lot once every few years.” The $5.7 million spending nificant,” Mr. Dopson said of manager have been discussing Dr. McIntosh is The tiered rate structure en- plan is about $270,000 smaller two, 10-foot wide obstructions the county taking over respon- courages conservation by making that last year’s and holds the line that raise about 10-inches off the sibility of animal control within board certifi ed the first 5000 gallons a month on property taxes. ground. city limits. with 39 years of water cheaper than the next The budget includes a reduc- Signs will also be needed on City animal control already 5000, which is less expensive tion from the tentative property either side of the speed bump, uses the county’s animal shelter experience in than all usage beyond 10,000 tax rate approved last month and which is not a permanent struc- on Steel Bridge Road to house pediatrics. gallons. will only generate $382 more ture. It can be easily removed and animals confiscated with city For instance, 5000 gallons of than this year’s rate. used at other locations. limits. Dr. McIntosh will residential potable water use will Nonetheless, Manager Dop- Mr. Honea said all but one of • Bob Lambright was appoint- be seeing cost $4.95, up from $4.40. The son said budget also has a three his neighbors on Christie Court ed to serve on the Macclenny next 5000 gallons will be $6.60 percent raise for all employees signed a petition in support of Zoning Adjustment Board and children 18 and every 5000 gallons used af- and maintains previous year the measure. member Bill Lisenby was reap- years and under. ter that will cost $7.70. funding for community groups Mayor Gary Dopson said due pointed to serve another term. Similar rate increases are pro- like the Council on Aging and the to complaints about speed bumps • Representatives from the Ki- posed for sewer service and gar- Community Action Agency. installed in the past in other ar- wanis Club requested from com- bage pickup. Base charges could The only new expenditures eas of the city, he wanted to limit missioners a $6,000 donation jump by about $1 and deposits proposed were about $50,000 the devices to a trial period of one to help pay for a $30,000 light- are all set to rise by $25. for a new sludge hauling truck year before considering others. ing prediction system for local “St. Johns [River Water Man- and $250,000 to expand the Col- “I don’t want it to turn into athletic facilities. The group also agement District] has told us lege Street improvements to oth- a city of speed bumps around requested funds from the county er areas around core downtown here,” he said. last month. Please call for an appointment Macclenny, he said. • The board passed on final The street side work calls for reading five annexation ordi- at 259-6291 ext. 2298 Arrest for 125 lights and electric wiring, nances as well. choking his wife Police arrested a Macclenny man for aggravated domestic violence during the early morn- ing hours of August 9 after he al- legedly choked his wife during an argument at their residence on Shuey Ave. A distraught Stacie Gober, 22, met Deputy Matt Sigers at the Kangaroo station on US 90 east about 3:34 after she fled from her 25-year-old husband Jason. Ms. Gober said he returned home in- toxicated and choked her when she told him she was leaving. The wife is eight months preg- nant, and Deputy Sigers said her neck area bore signs of the at- tack. The officer accompanied by Cpl. Ben Anderson arrested the husband after they found him asleep at the residence. In other cases: • A criminal complaint for do- mestic battery was filed August 3 by Rebecca Allen against es- tranged husband Edward. Both are 32 and from Jacksonville. Ms. Allen accused the husband of chasing her down in the Citgo station at Interstate 10 and CR 125 that evening, pulling her to the floor and kneeing her several times in the head. The wife moments before snatched the keys to her hus- band’s 2008 Saturn after he attempted to leave her, several friends and their belongings at the station. They were all return- ing from Atlanta when Mr. Allen apparently became agitated and decided to exit at Glen St. Mary to rest and use the bathroom. N-Drive Recovery Ms. Allen told Deputy Randy Davis her husband has drug and also available anger problems and had ingested pills on the way back from At- lanta. • Complaints alleging bat- BUNDLE tery were filed August 8 against Protect your internet connections with Leamon Crawford, 55, of Sand- Security erson and Jeffrey McCalvin, 38, of Glen following a disturbance Suite & at the latter’s residence on Crews NEFCOM’s Security Suite Rd. Mr. McCalvin’s live-in girl- N-Drive for friend Tiffany Crawford, 26, tele- ✔ Only $3.95 a month phoned her father Mr. Crawford just after midnight following an ✔ 3 Months FREE with a 12 month DSL contract $4.95 argument with the boyfriend. a month According to Mr. McCalvin plus taxes and fees and several children who were present, Mr. Crawford awakened Place your order today and SAVE! him, pulled him out of bed and threatened to kill him. 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Youth rodeo Benefit Saturday All New - 2B Youth Rodeo will have its A combined yard sale, car License twice suspended first rodeo of the season August wash, bake sale and crafts Community 15 at Bobbie Williams Arena lo- sale will be held at the Baker cated at 11948 CR 122 in Sand- County Council on Aging in Calendar Driver says he’s the son of mayor erson. All events except dummy downtown Macclenny this Let people know roping and sheep riding are open Saturday, August 15 from what’s going on- Two occupants in a pickup truck reported for know who you are [expletive] with. My daddy is to kids ages 1-18. Sign up fee 8:00 am-3:00 pm. post your special event online driving recklessly in Glen St. Mary were arrest- the mayor of Glen.” will be $50 per family and a $10 Find great treasures, get ed after their vehicle pulled into a driveway off Juanice Padgett, a female, is the current grounds fee per family. For more your car cleaned and sweet bakercountypress.com CR 125 north with a county deputy behind it. mayor. information call 653-1213. tooth satisfied. Cpl. Ben Anderson said he followed a 1988 • Ronald Carroll, 49, no address indicated, Ford pickup after seeing it leave the parking lot was arrested late on August 7 for driving on a of the EZ Stop convenience store off 125 about license with five prior suspensions. 4:30 the afternoon of August 7. The vehicle Lt. Scotty Rhoden said he stopped Mr. Car- matched the description of the one reported roll going west on US 90 near Lowder about earlier. 11:00 pm for driving without headlights. GRAND OPENING The deputy learned driver Jeffrey Thomas, In warrant cases, Jay Calvert, 42, of Macclen- 44, of Glen had two prior license suspensions ny was arrested August 4 for a Duval County for drunk driving. Passenger Timothy Bennett, burglary. Jamel Wescott, 20, of Jacksonville, a 43, of Sanderson became abusive and cursed suspect in last month’s night burglary of Bad- officers when they attempted to obtain a ride cock Furniture, is also wanted for violating pro- for him from the scene. He was arrested for dis- bation in Duval County. orderly intoxication. He was re-arrested at county jail on August Cpl. Anderson noted both suspects smelled 3. Michael Lee, 43, of Macclenny, was arrested strongly of alcohol when he questioned them. the same day because he is wanted in Baker The officer noted in his report that Mr. County for sale of cocaine near a school, and in Thomas advised as he was arrested, “You don’t Union County for failure to appear in court.

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Let Us Be Your Collision Repair Specialist “It’s Our BusIness” Thursday, August 13, 2009 The Baker County Press Page  Smokey turns 65! Smokey the Bear is turning 65 Purse theft from a cart Breaks into store; this year, and the US Forest Ser- vice wants you to help celebrate his birthday. Credit cards are quickly used takes beer 12-pack Bring the kids to a day of fam- A Raiford woman reported surveillance camera to assist with contributing to the delin- ily fun on August 15 and meet the theft of her purse and them in the purse theft, the quency of minors in addition A lone burglar smashed a reported missing was a televi- Smokey in person. The event contents from a shopping store security officer said she to petty theft. glass door with rocks from the sion valued at $600. will be held from 10:00 am-4:00 cart at the Walmart Super- was busy watching two female • On August 4, Walmart nearby railroad tracks to en- • A flat-screen TV worth pm at Ocean Pond in west Baker center about noon on August shoppers repeatedly stuff security summoned the same ter the Fastway Food Store in $1650 was taken from the County. Admission is free. 9, about the same time two clothing and other items into deputy to arrest employee Olustee about 11:30 the night home of Herbert Caudel off The party is sponsored by the other women were arrested purses. Tammy Peterson, 26, of Glen of August 7. The suspect left CR 229 south of Sanderson Suwannee Forestry Center and for shoplifting. The women paid for sev- St. Mary for theft of cash from after taking a 12-pack of beer between August 3-5 when he Forest Service. Call 386-362- In the first instance, Elsie eral small items before going a register. valued at $9.62 from a cooler. was away. 5551 for more details. Carlton said the purse went into the ladies’ rest room, Surveillance tapes alleg- Deputy Daniel Nichols There was no forced entry missing while she stepped where they were observed in edly show Ms. Peterson tak- responded to a store alarm and police have a suspect. Harvey reunion away from the cart in the girls’ the same stall transferring ing small amounts of cash on and summoned owner Adam • Lena Geiger reported The Harvey family reunion clothing section. The purse merchandise from purses to five occasions starting July 27. Stringer of Lake Butler, who entry to her vacant trailer off will be Saturday, August 15 at was found the next day un- a plastic Walmart bag. They The total amount stolen was furnished a surveillance tape Mud Lake Rd. was through a noon at the Ag Center. Please der clothing in the women’s were stopped leaving the store said to be $160, though the depicting a black male wear- rear window between August note the change from Sunday to department without most of with $126 in unpaid items. suspect insisted she took $20 ing a hooded shirt and shorts 1-5. A television and inoper- Saturday. its contents, including $300 The suspects were identi- on two occasions. inside the store. Police have a able computer were taken. cash. fied as Stephanie Davis, 28, • Christina Jordan of suspect and some leads in the • A 16-year-old male rela- The victim learned later the and Sarah Parish, 24, both Glen reported a cell phone case. tive was named by victim Computer day of the theft that two credit of Sanderson. Deputy Matt taken from her vehicle in the In other theft reports, tele- Anthony Jones as a suspect in cards taken from her purse Sigers said he notified the Walmart parking lot the eve- visions were taken in three the theft of a $300 cell phone training Classes were used at several locations Department of Children and ning of August 6. She contact- recent home burglaries, in- from his residence off Circle G in Macclenny and Jackson- Families because the women ed police two days later. cluding one at the residence of Lane in Sanderson. introduction to Computers ville. were with children ages 10 Lumark Gaskins off Gaskins Mr. Jones told police the Word & excel About the same time, when and one at the time. Circle near Sanderson during phone went missing about deputies asked to look at a They were also charged the late afternoon or evening 3:00 the afternoon of August Hurry, new classes of August 9. 3, and that the suspect was in starting soon! Mr. Gaskins told police he the house at the time. Pickup registration form at returned about 10:30 after an • Brian Nunley said a rifle Six tires on two cars Pickup is absence of several hours and was taken from his residence advantage tax service found the interior ransacked off Persimmon Rd. near Mac- 1191 s. 6th st. slashed outside bar pulled out and damaged. Entry was clenny between June 1 and 410-1074 through a side door that had August 3 when he reported it Mon.-thurs. 6:30-8:30 pm Several cases of vehicle vandalism were reported to the sher- been forced open. to police. saturday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm iff’s department the past week, including slashed tires on two The only property initially parked cars outside Gator Patrick’s bar in east Macclenny. of a pond 1:00-5:00 pm Bar patrons Steve Branch of Baldwin and Marian Morgan of A sheriff’s investigator Glen St. Mary told Deputy Earl Lord they went to their cars at flying in a helicopter about 2:00 am on August 7 to find three tires damaged on each vehicle. midday August 5 spotted a There is a possible suspect. submerged pickup truck in a • A criminal complaint for vandalism was filed against Ali- pond west of Sanderson. The PENIN cia Moore, 21, of Macclenny for allegedly damaging the side of O G truck had been reported sto- ND SA a vehicle belonging to Sharonda Keith, also of Macclenny. The len last May. RA LE complainant said Ms. Moore kicked her vehicle during an argu- Maj. Chuck Brannan said G ment the evening of August 8 outside Family Dollar on US 90 in he first noted an oil slick on We have... Macclenny. the surface of a borrow pit • Window frames on a 2001 Kia were damaged in an attempt- between Interstate 10 and Adult, ed burglary overnight on August 1 off St. Mary’s Circle west of US 90, then the 1998 Toyota Youth Girls Macclenny. The vehicle belongs to Frankie Beau. pickup in about five feet of • Joseph Vianna told police someone damaged various parts Dixie Outfi tters & Boys, water and 20 yards from the Offi cial T’s of his 1996 Ford while it was parked overnight August 3 at his pond bank. SOUTHERN HERITAGE Toddler residence off Gold Club Rd. in Macclenny. Other officers retrieved the Buy 3 Infant license number and identified Clothing the vehicle as belonging to Mi- Get One SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 Flags chael Leonard of Macclenny. Garden workshops Mr. Leonard notified police FREE & Other May 25 that the truck was tak- Size small-3X 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Novelties Take advantage of these infor- Workshop 6:00-7:30 pm. Par- en from beside his residence mative workshops offered dur- ticipants will learn how to build, off Miltondale Rd. He had 14 SOUTH FIFTH ST. • MACCLENNY • 397-0405 • OPEN MON.-FRI. 10-6, SAT. 10-3 ing August at the Baker County install, and maintain a functional been away for several days. extension service in the ag cen- rain barrel for immediate use. ter on US 90 in west Macclenny All materials are provided for (259-3520): this “make and take” rain barrel Club has coffee √ August 20 — Integrated workshop. All interested women of Baker Pest Management from 6:00- There is a $35 fee for materi- County are cordially invited to at- 7:30 pm. 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Sixth Street, Macclenny Page 10 The Baker County Press Thursday, August 13, 2009 Rediscovering Professor researches old community poor old pear to the ground be- Such experiences only made times the young Sonja would she flew back to Macclenny, vis- fore it could ever get ripe.” her get up and try to work even sneak out of the house and go ited her mother and then left. She Her parents moved one mile harder. down to the oak trees where did not linger. It was too painful. Babytowne from Babytowne to Lewis Subdi- “My father only had me to help the white students from Baker After her mother’s death, she him in the fields. I was such a lit- County High School would come happened to cross paths with the Kelley Lannigan She points to a location on the at noon to eat their lunch. last family to live in Babytowne. “You couldn’t smoke Their house trailer had recently Features other side of the cleared field. on the grounds of the burned to the ground and they [email protected] “Over there is where the De- Grate property was,” she said. high school (now Baker were living elsewhere. In 1896, Marion DeGrate, a “And just beyond it was where County Middle School), “If you ever decide you want to black Civil War soldier who had Joseph Commander lived. He so the oak trees were a sell your property in Babytowne, served with the North Carolina also fought in the Battle of Olus- popular spot. I loved to let me know, Ms. Peterson-Lewis 35th Colored Infantry during the tee.” go down there because told them. Battle of Olustee, paid $28 for She points to the immediate I thought the students They shocked her by replying, three acres of property in a loca- north where a new house has were very interesting. “We’ll sell it to you right now!” tion that would become known as been constructed. They were always nice to A few hours later, the paper- Babytowne. “This was where Ms. Lott’s me.” work was prepared. Ms. Peter- Babytowne was a community house stood. She was, at the time, When integration of son-Lewis flew back to Philadel- in the town that would eventu- the only white resident of Baby- the schools began in the phia and scraped money out of ally be named Macclenny. Today, towne. Next to her house was the late 1960s, Ms. Peterson- every source she had access to, Badcock Furniture, Macclenny Knabb property and it was Ms. Lewis found herself as the “even from between seat covers,” Nursing and Rehab and several Lott’s job to feed their livestock.” only black female student she claims. new houses across from Baker She locates a spot on the map, in the ninth grade at Baker Shortly thereafter, a piece of County Middle School sit where then points to a group of County High School. Babytowne was once again in- the community used be. But a trees. “There were some things timately linked with her family trace of it still lingers. about being one of the only history, and more significant, its Sonja Peterson-Lewis, black students at the school future. great granddaughter of that were tough, but I chose “My little parcel is not much Marion DeGrate, grew up in to focus on what was good,” bigger than some people’s living Babytowne and still owns a said Ms. Peterson-Lewis.” rooms,” she joked. “The impor- small piece of it. In the near “I had fabulous teach- tant thing is that once again a future, she plans to establish ers like Betty Sands. To Ms. piece of ‘home’ is mine.” a memorial there to honor Sands, every student had in- She realizes many people may the community’s founding dividual worth and merited not understand how precious the families, many of them her encouragement and respect. small corner of earth is to her. relatives. She was amazing.” “My family was lucky to own She has special plans for Photos by Kelley Lannigan Over time, many families in their property in Babytowne and the tiny slice of ground that Dr. Peterson-Lewis conducting research in Babytowne had to sell their land. Lewis Subdivision. Many of the Macclenny. The property that had originally families did not and were sub- anchors her to her past and At left, Babytown map, circa 1930s, hand- wants to commemorate each of drawn from memory by belonged to Marion DeGrate and ject to the needs of the property the original Babytowne families Dr. George Peterson. was still in the Peterson-Lewis owners. If needed to help harvest with a garden. Specific flowers family was lost in an ownership the landowner’s crops, many and plants will represent each tle thing, sometimes the bucket I dispute with another family students had to be absent from family and there will be walk- carried was bigger than I was.” whose property was directly ad- school.” ing paths and benches. If all goes Ms. Peterson-Lewis regards jacent. “Because we owned our land, I according to her plan, a histori- that experience as one of the Ms. Peterson-Lewis was at never had to do that and was able cal marker will also stand on the most valuable lessons of her life. Temple University by that time, to stay in the classroom and go site. “Those early experiences help- but came back for the court pro- about a child’s business of learn- “The people I knew and the ex- ing him in the field taught me to ceedings which the family ulti- ing. That was Babytowne’s legacy periences I had during my youth set a goal and challenge myself mately lost. to me.” in Babytowne greatly impacted to accomplish it,” she said. “I am Thereafter, for about six years, my life in such a wonderfully grateful to him for that.” positive way,” said Ms. Peterson- She grew up surrounded by Lewis. “I want to see some of the teachers, another thing that was history of the place and its people to influence the course her life Macclenny Moose Lodge preserved.” would ultimately take. For the last twenty years, Ms. When she was only five, her 150 South Lowder St. • Macclenny Peterson-Lewis has resided in uncle George Peterson started Philadelphia where she is a pro- taking her to work with him. She fessor of African American Stud- sat in the science lab at Keller ies at Temple University and also School where he taught. There the director of her department’s she saw lots of snakes in aquari- undergraduate studies program. ums. She spends part of the year in vi- “We’d be walking through Ba- BINGO Macclenny, where she still main- sion, near today’s Baker bytowne sometimes and he would tains a home. “That County Health Department, see a snake crawling through the Since 1995, she has been work- tree there, that was in my when she was six. She often rode grass. He’d run snatch it up, an- Open to the public ing on two local history projects, cousin Ruby’s yard and over her bicycle back and forth to visit nouncing its scientific name. Friday night early bird 5:30 pm one of Babytowne, another of there was where my great Aunt family that remained in Baby- Then he’d take it to back to school the history of black education in Josephine had her garden. My towne. with him.” Regular Bingo 7:00 pm Baker County. mom called it “the secret garden” In the summer she helped her Ms. Peterson-Lewis often Her goal is to have a docu- because it was so secluded and father, Edgar Latin Lewis, work stayed in Babytowne with her mentary DVD of her Babytowne private. Nothing much grew in his land. He was patient with her grandmother Mamie DeGrate Pe- FUN • FUN • FUN research produced by next year. the garden. I think she mostly because she was so small, but he terson, a language arts and Latin Much of that research has in- went out there to relax.” challenged her also. teacher at C.W. Brown Academy volved recording the oral histo- Ms. Peterson-Lewis laughs “Now feel free to sit down if located on what was then Church 259-6305 ries and personal accounts of the as she talks about the garden’s you get tired,” he’d tease her, Street, later renamed Martin Lu- remaining living individuals who strange pear tree that only bore when he caught her resting be- ther King Boulevard. resided there or have memories one pear at a time. tween the rows of corn. In later years after she retired, of Babytowne. Some research has “My great aunt was gone by “You can’t tote that, it’s too her grandmother would take a TOWN OF GLEN ST. MARY been inspired by journals kept by then, but we kids would always big,” he’d say, pointing to a heavy, nap in the afternoon and some- her relatives. get a stick and knock that one full bucket. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE According to Ms. Peterson- The Town of Glen St. Mary is considering applying to the Florida De- Lewis, many people are curious partment of Community Affairs (DCA) for a Small Cities Community about how the area got its un- A&R Truss Company Development Block Grant (CDBG) of up to $600,000. These funds must usual name. She always thought Anderson Quality Pole Barns • Garage • Small Homes be used for one of the following purposes: it was because the area was like Shed Trusses 1. To benefit low and moderate income persons; or a small, fledgling town trying to ROOFING LLC grow into a bigger one. Her re- Stock 24 Trusses $49.00 2. To aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or search tells a different story. Metal & Shingle Reroofs & Roof Repairs 3. To meet other community development needs of recent origin having “I have heard the following a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and story from three independent New Homes • Remodels • Additions immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and where sources,” she said. Screen Rooms • Door & Window Replacement Design & Engineering other financial resources are not available to meet such needs. A man from another county Your hometown contractor! began courting a woman who The categories of activities for which these funds may be used are in the lived in the area. In those days LICENSED & INSURED areas of housing, neighborhood revitalization, commercial revitalization, it was unusual to see a stranger FREE ESTIMATES or economic development and include such improvement activities as ac- and each time he visited, all the LIC.#RC0067003 2593300 LIC.#RB0067070 quisition of real property, loans to private-for-profit business, purchase of IN GOD WE TRUST. children followed him out of cu- machinery and equipment, construction of infrastructure, rehabilitation riosity. of houses and commercial buildings, and energy conservation. Addition- During one visit, the man al information regarding the range of activities that may be undertaken looked around and exclaimed The Wildcat Football Booster Club “There sure are a lot of kids will be provided at the public hearing. around here. They ought to call For each activity that is proposed, at least 51% of the funds must benefit this place Babytowne!” LIMITED RESERVED SEATING low and moderate income persons. Two of the people who told her In developing an application for submission to DCA, the Town of Glen this were her aunts, one of whom St. Mary must plan to minimize displacement of persons as a result of knew the woman the man was courting. MEMBERSHIPS planned CDBG activities. In addition, the Town of Glen St. Mary is re- Ms. Peterson-Lewis visited her quired to develop a plan to assist displaced persons. property recently. She brought are still available The public hearing to receive citizen views concerning the communi- along a very special map, hand- ty’s economic and community development needs will be held at Town drawn from memory by her uncle Hall, 10046 N. Glen Avenue, Glen St. Mary, FL, on Tuesday, August 18, George Alexander Peterson, 84, INDIVIDUAL & 2009 at 7:00 p.m. For information concerning the public hearing contact of Macclenny, who taught sci- Mayor Juanice Padgett, P.O. Box 519, Glen St. Mary, FL 32040, (904) ence and mathematics for many 259-3777. years at Keller School and Baker BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS County High School. The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible lo- The map is covered with roads, cation. Any handicapped person requiring an interpreter for the hearing houses and details like the loca- impaired or the visually impaired should contact Juanice Padgett at least tion of a community water pump, five calendar days prior to the meeting and an interpreter will be pro- an outhouse, a certain sycamore COME JOIN THE WILDCAT FOOTBALL vided. Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public tree and a creek known then as hearing should contact Juanice Padgett at least five calendar days prior Brickyard Branch. to the meeting and a language interpreter will be provided. To access a “Did you know that Jonathan TEAM FOR ITS 2009 SEASON Telecommunication Device for Deaf Persons (TDD) please call (800) Street, where Baker County Mid- dle School is, used to be called For more information about becoming 955-8771. Any handicapped person requiring special accommodation at Tin Can Street by the people that this meeting should contact Juanice Padgett at least five calendar days lived here?” she asked. a part of the Wildcat family call prior to the meeting. Ms. Peterson-Lewis has been A Fair Housing workshop will be conducted immediately after the public checking the map against plats Fred Munson at 226-4162 or hearing on the same date and at the same location. filed at the county office and has EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT, HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE discovered her uncle’s memory Trek McCullough at 838-9116 AND FAIR HOUSING JURISDICTION. of the area is very accurate.” The Baker County Press Page 11 August 13, 2009 SOSocial Notice SubmissiCon informaIAtion L Contact Us Birth announcements, wedding notices and social events must be submitted within four weeks of the event. By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our office located at 104 S. Fifth Street, All news and advertising must be submitted to the newspaper office prior to 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to publication, unless otherwise noted or arranged. It is requested that all news items be typed or emailed to Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. insure accuracy in print. We are available online at www.bakercountypress.com Earns masters Sus Belschner Austill of Mac- www.bakercountypress.com clenny graduated August 8 from Florida State University with a IT’S master’s degree in social work. She had previously earned her bachelor’s in health science SUMMERTIME education at University of North Open Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Florida. Perfect for church groups, daycare or any group fi eld trip! Sus is currently employed as an emergency services evalua- Open 7:00 - 9:30 pm • Just west of I-75 off US 90 tor with Northeast Florida State Hospital’s Community Behav- ioral Healthcare Services. Skating Palace Heartfelt thanks 357 NW Hall of Fame Dr. • Lake City • 386-755-2232 Sus sends heartfelt thanks to Rhoden - Mann all who helped her survive cancer and finish her degree: Lisa and BAKER COUNTY LITTLE LEAGUE Kuyler Brogdon Karter Koon Summer vows Kristina Austill; Sandy and Bruce Lyon; the Recovery Unit and the Brother is here Daughter is born George and Janice Rhoden of First United Methodist Church. Colton Gage Brogdon is Glen St. Mary are pleased to an- “You can get old or get old with a Amy and Robert Koon of nounce the upcoming marriage of FALL BALL pleased to announce the birth Macclenny are pleased to an- degree.” of brother Kuyler Joe Brogdon. daughter Traci Rhoden of Glen to nounce the birth of daughter Chris Mann of Sanderson. Chris Supply drive Kuyler was born July 25, 2009 Karter Alizabeth-Ann Koon. Kar- SIGNUPS at St. Vincent’s Medical Center is the son of Donald and Robin The Baker County school dis- ter was born July 17, 2009 at St. Mann, also of Sanderson. weighing 8 lbs., 5 oz., and mea- Vincent’s Medical Center weigh- trict will hold its annual drive The couple will be wed August to collect school supplies for Baseball suring 20¼” long. ing 8 lbs., 2 oz., and measuring 22 at 4:00 pm at Sanderson Con- students in need, this Saturday, Proud parents are Tabitha 20¼” long. Daniels and Bobby Brogdon of gregational Holiness Church. All August 15, 2009, from 9:00 am Softball Proud grandparents are Rob- friends and family are invited to to noon. Glen St. Mary. Maternal grand- ert and Patricia Anderson of parents are Larry and Linda come and share in the joyous oc- Volunteers will be collecting Ages 5 and up Macclenny, Robert Koon Sr. of supplies at the following busi- Daniels of Macclenny. Paternal casion. Raiford, Gary and Leann Little of nesses: Wal-Mart, Food Lion, grandparents are Bobby and Pa- “And the two shall become Carson City, NV, Mildred Prevatt one.” Winn Dixie, Walgreens, Dollar Saturday, August 15 tricia Brogdon of Glen. of Macclenny and Harold Roquet Tree, and the Dollar General in of Ottumwa, IA. Advertising Deadline Macclenny and in Glen. Thank 10 am to 12 pm you for supporting the 2009- Monday 2010 school supplies Project! 5:00 pm Knabb Sports Complex NO EXCEPTIONS! in the League Boardroom

Hayden Windham Ulloa - Manning Born July 26th Wed July 31 Ray Windham and Brit- tany Anderson of Sanderson are José and Edwina Ortiz of Mac- pleased to announce the birth of clenny are proud to announce the Hayden Raeann Windham on marriage of son Steven Manning July 26. She weighed 3 pounds, 2 to Kimberly Ulloa of Key West. oz. and was 15¾ inches long. Steven is an OS1 in the Navy Proud grandparents are Tracy and Kimberly is SSG in the and Bud Rhoden, Kim and Terry Army. Bennett and Nivin and Phillis The two were married July 31 Windham, all of Sanderson, and in Key West and will be residing Jody and Julie Anderson of Cuy- in Hawaii, where both will be sta- ler. tioned.

CHILDREN’S ELITE now has a few remaining spots for the upcoming school year Now accepting 12 months and up and after school students Call to check for availability 259-1373 Stephanie Lauren Rhoden to wed Todd Byron Wilson

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Rhoden of Houston, Texas announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie to Todd Byron Wilson of Mobile, Alabama. The cou- ple will be married on January 2, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. Miss Rhoden graduated from Baker County High School in 2007 and is cur- rently a senior in the Nursing Program at the University of West Florida in Pensacola. Stephanie is the granddaughter of Jean and Bobby Sapp and the great grand- daughter of Daisy Douberly, all of Macclenny. Mr. Todd Byron Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Wilson, graduated from St. Paul’s Episcopal High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern Mississippi where he was a member of the Golden Eagle football team. The Baker County Press Page 12 August 13, 2009 oChurch andb obituary Noituariestice information Contact Us Obituaries must be submitted in a timely fashion and have a local connection. Pictures are printed with obituar- By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our office located at 104 S. Fifth Street, ies free of charge. The newspaper reserves the right to publish photos based on quality. It is requested that all Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. news items be typed or emailed to insure accuracy in print. We are available online at www.bakercountypress.com Charlotte Mills, In Loving Memory Noah Caldwell, of Cemetery workday 52, of Sanderson The Taylor Cemetery will have 74, of Bryceville Will Alexander its annual workday August 15 at 12/12/1976 - 8/12/2007 Noah Vernon Caldwell, 74, Charlotte Kay Mills, 52, of 8:00 am. A board meeting and died Thursday, August 6, 2009. Sanderson died Saturday, Au- election of officers will follow im- Mr. Caldwell was a native of gust 8, 2009 at Ed Fraser Me- Well, today makes two years mediately after. Baker County and resided most morial Hospital in Macclenny since you left. I miss you more of his life in Bryceville. He was following a today than you will ever know. Macclenny a member of Victory Baptist sudden ill- I need my best friend back. ness. She There is so much I want to tell church of christ Church. 573 s. 5th st. 259-6059 Survivors include wife of 20 was born in you and to talk to you about. Sanderson I wish you were here so bad. I Sunday Bible Study 9:45 am years, Myrtle Caldwell; sons Fellowship 10:30 am - 11:00 am Mark (Betty) Caldwell, Ed- and lived can picture you now with that die Caldwell, Teddy (Jackie) in Baker silly grin on your face and you Worship Services Caldwell and Kevin (Jamie) County all sitting around the house in 11:00 am Stewart; daughters Lisa Stewart of her life. those tore up jogging pants you Wed. Bible Study and Melissa (David) Dunning; M r s . used to wear all the time. Those 7:30 pm Mills was are the days I wish I could get Minister sisters Shirley (Ronnie) Moore, Sam F. Kitching Faye (Earl) Mattox, Linda an admis- back. But I know deep down In Loving Memory In Loving Memory (Melvin) Brunson, Joan (Rick) sions clerk you are in a better place and of of Smothers and Delores (Johnny) at the Flor- Charlotte Mills happy as can be. Well there is ida State not a day goes by that I don’t Effie (Granny) Perkins Mazie Prevatt DINKINS NEW Clemson; seven grandchildren; 5/20/1945 - 8/13/2003 4/24/1914 - 8/8/2008 four great-grandchildren; other Hospital for 21 years until her think about you. You are in my CONGREGATIONAL death and attended the Chris- heart forever and always. loving family and dear friends. In my Rose Garden of memo- One year ago the Lord called METHODIST CHURCH tian Fellowship Temple. She CR 127 N. of Sanderson The funeral service was held I Love You Buddy, ries I see you standing there, you home. Our hearts were was preceded in death by father Amy at 11:00 am August 11 at his an angel in disguise. I long to broken, we felt so alone. Even Sunday School 10:00 am Fred “Bunny” Combs Jr. Sunday Morning Service 11:00 am church with Rev. Gary Wheeler hear your voice for real, not as time turns our tears to light, Survivors include husband Sunday Night Service 6:00 pm officiating. Interment followed in my dreams. I am missing we miss you daily from day to John D. Mills of Sanderson; son Wed. Night Service 7:30 pm at Manntown Cemetery in Glen you so much these days, how night. Your love could warm an Nicholas Alfred (Erin of U.S. Where Everyone is Somebody and St. Mary. Corey-Kerlin Funeral empty my world seems. People entire room, your smile was as Army, Alaska) Engelage; moth- Jesus is the Leader Homes and Crematory of Jack- say time heals all wounds, that cheering as flowers in bloom. er Faye Yarborough Combs of EVERYONE WELCOME sonville was in charge of ar- someday the pain will subside. We carry in our hearts sweet Atmore, AL; sister Renee (Tom- rangements. But Granny I can tell you I memories of days gone before my) Wolfe of Atmore; brothers think they must have lied. The and long to see your face again Jerry (Emy) Combs of NC, Bruce emptiness I am feeling now on heaven’s golden shore. Never We publish (Lisa) Combs of Winter Garden, Kevin Griffis, 47, is strong and I am weak. In doubt how much we loved you FL and Clayton (Penny) Combs obituaries & pictures my Rose Garden of memories — far more than words can say. of St. Augustine of Glen St. Mary; two grandchil- I know you’ll always be. For In time we will all be together; dren; seven nephews, two nieces In Loving Memory Kevin Allen Griffis, 47, of St. though you’re gone from this we will meet again someday. Augustine died peacefully at his and one great nephew. of mortal world, in my heart you’ll Love, FREE! The funeral service will be home Thursday evening, August Tiffany Gail Christy always be. held at 11:00 am August 14 at her The families of: Thank you – $6.00 6, 2009 after a long illness. He 9/21/1987 - 8/16/2008 Vernon Prevatt. Maurice was born in Macclenny and lived church with Rev. David Thomas Love, Nikesha Prevatt, Peggy Register, (for 50 words) most of his life in Jacksonville. officiating. Interment will be at If tears could build a stairway, Judy Harris He was the son of the late Taylor Cemetery. Visitation will and memories a lane, I’d walk Ronnie Kelbor Griffis and Lin- be from 6-8:00 pm August 13 at right up to Heaven and bring da Hart Griffis. He was a 1980 Guerry Funeral Home. you home. But I know God has New Hope Church, Inc. graduate of Union County High Sanderson a path for you, so you took His 23-A to Lauramore Rd. & Fairgrounds Rd. School in Lake Butler and a 1974 hand so He could set you free. Congregational graduate of Florida State Uni- ‘Pop’ White, 76, Sunday School 9:45 am But I wish He would have just Holiness Church versity, where he played foot- of Bryceville dies left you with me. I know you Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am ball. are God’s angel now, and you CR 127 N., Sanderson, FL Sunday Children’s Church 11:00 am Mr. Griffis was a branch man- Hilton Leo “Pop” White, 76, are happier than you could ever Sunday School 10:00 am of Bryceville, died in Jackson- Sunday Evening Services 6:00 pm ager of GMAC Financial in Jack- be. Morning Worship 11:00 am sonville for 23 years. He was ville August 6, 2009 following a Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm We Love You and Miss You, Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm vice president of Bartram Trail brief illness. Mr. White was born Mom, Dad, James, Wed. Evening Prayer Serv. 7:30 pm Pastor J. C. Lauramore welcomes all High School Athletic Booster September 10, 1932 in Way- Sisters and Children Club, where he coached football, cross, Georgia, the son of Lewis Pastor: Oral E. Lyons t-ball, baseball and basketball. Vernon White and the former Survivors include his loving Mamie Louise Brooker. He was wife of 22 years, Vickie West retired from Anheuser-Busch Griffis; sons James Kyle Griffis and an active member of Brandy The Road Welcome and Jared Allen Griffis, both Branch Baptist Church. First Baptist Church of St, Augustine; brother Kelly Survivors include wife of 56 to Calvary (Kristen) Griffis of St. Peters- years, Frances White; son Mar- Corner of Madison & Stoddard of Sanderson burg; sister Kim (Charles) Myer vin (Candy) White; daughters Glen St. Mary CR 229 S., Sanderson FL Cindy (Tony) Perez, Bonnie of Evansville, IN. Sunday School ...... 10:00 am The funeral service was held (Daryl) Price and June (Randy) Rev. Tommy & Doris Anderson August 10 at 11:00 am at Fruit Braddock; five granddaugh- Phone: 904-259-2213 Sun. Morning Worship . 11:00 am ters; four grandsons; two great- Cove Baptist Church in St, Johns Sunday School:...... 10:00 am Sun. Evening Worship . . 6:00 pm County with Rev. Tim Maynard grandsons; one great-grand- Wed. Eve. Bible Study . . 7:00 pm officiating. Interment followed daughter; sister Helen (Ronnie) Sunday Morning Service ....11:00 am at Woodlawn Cemetery in Mac- Williams; brother Red (Evelyn) Sunday Evening Service . . . . . 6:00 pm Pastor Bob Christmas clenny. The family requests in White; numerous nieces and Wednesday Night ...... 7:30 pm http://www.fbcofsanderson.org lieu of flowers donations be nephews. made to the Fellowship of Chris- The funeral service was held tian Athletes. 130302 Deerwood at 11:00 am on August 10 at his Come and magnify the Lord and worship with us church with Pastor Rusty Bryan Parkway Blvd., Jacksonville, FL IntersectionT  of CR L’ 125 & 250 in Taylor •• 259-8353 C  Glen Friendship Tabernacle 32256. and Rev. Ronnie Williams of- Sunday school ~ 10:00 am Clinton Ave. • Glen St. Mary Ferreira Funeral Services was ficiating. Interment followed at WJXR Radio Service Sunday� � � � 8:30 am in charge of arrangements. Brandy Branch Cemetery with Sunday service ~ 11:00 am Matt White, Morgan Stokes, Morning Worship Service � � � � � 10:30 am Connie White, Ned Lunn, Ron- Wednesday night Bible Study ~ 6:30 pm Children’s Church � � � � � � � 11:30 am nie Lunn, Eugene White, Mitch- Family style dinner ~ 1st Sunday of the month following service Community ell Reeves and Trenton Brad- Evangelistic � � � � � � � � � � 6:00 pm Calendar dock serving as pallbearers. Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the Pastor Bobby Bible Study (Wed�)� � � � � � � � 7:30 pm Honorary pallbearers were manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as Rev. 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In Loving Memory of GRAPES Bobby Balkcom 1/10/1970 - 8/14/2006 Photo by Joel Addington My precious son, you will be Pictured are Megan Donley, Imari Clark, Kayla Barton, Patrick Berry, Emma Broughman, Lashley Butler, Paul Carroll, Rondesia Clayton, Shayla Coleman, Delaney Gainey, James Godgson, Shaylah Manning, Jerricka McKenzie, Amanda Memahan, Tihryn gone from us three years this Mickens, Dwight Parker, Shakira Reed, ScottR hoden, AnnotonetteR obinson and Darryll Youst. 259-2290 Friday. Mourning for you with an ache deep in my soul is a GlEn St. MARy part of me and always will be. Through the prayers of many people, especially from Chris- 20 Data Buster students tian Fellowship Temple and Pastors David and Timmy Thomas, I have been brought Summer program a ‘stepping stone’ from devastating sorrow and Twenty students completing programs like Word, Excel and is to root out poverty and you are grief to an acceptance of how the Community Actions Agency’s Powerpoint. the stepping stones to making to live with my loss. They have first-ever Data Busters program Their duties included making that happen,” Mr. Miller told the shown me with kindness and in Baker County were rewarded copies, data entry and answering students. understanding that God is in the evening of August 3 with a phones, said the agency’s youth Family and friends were on control, not us. Our family feels cake reception at Baker County programs director Sam Miller. hand for the celebration, which Middle School. All students received tickets to included encouraging words your loss, Bobby, but we know The program combines class- next month’s Jaguars-Cardinals from the agency’s director John you are in an awesome place room instruction on job and life game and the top four perform- W. Edwards and School Superin- to be. skills like goal setting, money ers received computers. tendent Sherrie Raulerson, who Missing & Loving You Always, management, conflict resolution Imari Clark and Megan Donely helped conduct interviews for Mom, Dad, (Bill & Janet and interview preparation, with were awarded Hewlett-Packard participation in the program. Boggs), David, Karen & Family real-world work experience. computers and printers while “We could tell from the start, The students were paid to staff two others, Shayla Coleman and through your heart, sincerity and offices at the school district, the Tihryn Mickens, took home Palm dedication, that even though this county and sheriff’s department Pilots. program is new, it would be suc- after being trained in Microsoft “Our goal with this program cessful,” she said. Likes Swamp, San Jose Bob Gerard burritos, tacos and enchiladas or mosphere and the service is very Press Staff an assortment of more unusual good and very friendly. The food dishes. came to the table quickly and the I don’t ordinarily do reviews of I’m a big fan of fajitas from waiters and owner checked back local restaurants, reserving them my time living in Texas and these often to see how we were enjoy- for out of town eateries. So these were terrific. I had fajitas Mexi- ing our meal. aren’t exactly reviews of the two cana that had most of the tradi- It’s nice not having to drive to newest restaurants in town. In- tional ingredients as well as cho- Jacksonville on occasion. stead, they are just impressions rizo — spicy Mexican sausage. Town of Glen St. Mary In Loving Memory from my visits to The Swamp and There’s nothing fancy about San Jose. San Jose, but it is clean, a good at- Notice of Public Hearing of my son A couple of things impressed Pender Logan me about The Swamp, located Denied Social Security Disability? ORDINANCE NO. 2009-03 where the old Woody’s restau- Raulerson AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE 8/16/1991 - 3/28/2007 rant sat for years on South 6th St. We can help. in Macclenny. The Swamp offers TOWN OF GLEN ST. MARY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISH- an impressive menu and friendly No Runaround ~ No Hassle If I had a dime for every time ING AND INTERIM MORATORIUM ON THE ASSESS- service. I thought of you I’d be a mil- GBIS Disability Inc. MENT OF TOWN IMPACT FEES PURSUANT TO OR- You can get a lot of variety, lionaire. And I’ll tell you what from burgers to steaks to spe- Free Consultation DINANCE 2007-02; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING I’d do, I’d find the world’s best cialty items. There is a lot on the PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; engineers and have them draw menu to keep you happy. up some plans to build some 1-800-782-0059 PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND EFFECTIVE I had conch fritters and jam- stairs to Heaven to be with my DATE balaya and was a happy camper 20 Years Social Security Disability Experience little man. with the results. www.GBISOnline.com Love, The service was very friendly Any support or objections may be heard at a public hear- Mama Forever and Always and owner Fred Rhoden made a ing to be held at the Glen St. Mary Town Hall on Tuesday, tour of the tables to be sure that August 18, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. the clientele was happy. They all Christian seemed pretty pleased. As you can tell from the name, ellowship Any person with a disability requiring reasonable accom- The Swamp is a sports bar with F modation in order to participate in this meeting should call televisions tuned to sports sta- (904) 259-3777 or fax a written request to (904) 259-5464. tions as well as 24-hour news emple t If you are hearing impaired and require the services of an outlets. Senior Pastor Independent Pentecostal Church Associate Pastor • I’ve been waiting patiently David Thomas Tim Thomas interpreter, please call at least one week prior to the meeting Seventh St. & Ohio Ave., Macclenny 259-4575 for San Jose to open. Okay, not 259-4940 and the Town will arrange to provide that service for you. patiently at all because I miss my Mexican food. I don’t like hav- Sunday School 10:00 am ing to drive to Jacksonville to get Mexican and now I don’t have Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am to. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE San Jose is just off the inter- state next door to the Travelo- Wednesday Night Service 7:00 pm Pursuant to an appeal of a denial by the Local Planning Agen- dge. There have been quite a Radio WJXR 92.1 Sunday 9:15 am cy of an application submitted by Troy and Trey McCullough few restaurants at that address on behalf of the Estate of Barbara G. Dugger, to be granted In Loving Memory and I was happy to see that the Youth Programs of new owners have done extensive a Temporary Use Permit in reference to Section 3.05.51 on Effie G. Perkins renovations. Sunday School 10:00 am property located on Mud Lake Road in Baker County Florida. Oddly enough, San Jose has 5/20/1945 - 8/13/2003 Common Ground - Sunday 11:00 am The applicant is requesting a Temporary Use Permit with an the same two things going for it expiration date of 12 months from the approval date of the that recommended The Swamp. Common Ground - Wed. (Teens) 7:00 pm Mama, request. The purpose of the request is to operate a business The menu is strong and the staff God Kids - Sunday 11:00 am If we could bring you back is very friendly. Youth Pastor for motor sport recreational activities known as Mud Lake again for one more hour or God Kids - Wednesday 7:00 pm This is authentic Mexican cui- Gary Crummey Mud Bog LLC. The Baker County Board of County Com- day, we will express all our sine. You can get all your favorite unspoken love; we will have www.christianfellowshiptemple.com missioners will consider the request at a public hearing re- countless things to say. If we scheduled for August 25, 2009, at 6:00p.m. or as soon there- could bring you back again, after as possible, in the Baker County School Board Meeting we will say we treasured you Room, 270 South Boulevard East, Macclenny, FL. On the and that your presence in our You are cordially invited to worship date above-mentioned, all interested parties may appear and lives meant more than we ever knew. If we could bring you and be blessed under the ministry of be heard with respect to the appeal of the determination of back again, to tell you what we REVIVAL the Temporary Use Permit request. Written comments for or should, you’d know how much Rev. Ronald Wilson, General Superintendent against the Temporary Use Permit request may be sent to the we miss you now, and if we at Baker County Planning and Zoning Department, 81 North could, we would. Third Street, Macclenny FL. 32063. Faxed comments may be Always with Love, sent to (904)259-5057. Copies of the Temporary Use request Evelyn, Michelle, Renita, Manntown Congregational Holiness Church Shawntile, Sunday, August 23 6:00 pm may be inspected in the Planning and Zoning Department by Nikesha, Patrice, Riann and any member of the public. According to the Americans with Puddin Monday-Wednesday, August 24-26 7:00 pm Disabilities Act, persons needing special accommodations or Pastor David Hodges an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact 8087 CR 125 South • Glen St. Mary the Administration Department at (904) 259-5123 at least 48 Check it out... hours prior to the time of the hearing. bakercountypress.com Approximately 1 miles south of I-10, across from Manntown Cemetery Page 14 The Baker County Classifieds stands, etc. Curtis 303-4736. 870 12 gauge pump. 748-0018. 8125. L of ads or notices given over the telephone. ca Mac 598, P.O.Box Press, County Baker The Ads, Class­fied to: mailed be should They instructions. and payment by accompanied are they provided mailed be can Ads advance. in preceding Monday pu the pm 4:00 than Clas privacy fence. 904-233-7047. with yard back aid, first CPR, licensed, discount, some over-nights. References, Babysitting, Cathy Thomas 259-3678. experience,licensed, hotmeals/snacks. - Friday, 24-hour care, all ages, 22 years Christianchildcare 294-6310. Glenna Call request. on resume and es elderly; will also clean houses. Referenc Experiencedin-home Hunter’sspecial, OBO. 259-2316, $3200 755-0826. mileage, gas good very great, runs rims, chrome AC, cold CD, white, Am GrandPontiac2001 200 amp power pole 259-3210. piece chaffing pans, inflatable pool. 904- three items, baby other many months, clothing boy baby Clean Tom. for ask 904-397-0022 details. for Call equipment. football league player,little Four swivel bar stools actionlever30-30 5212. $800, runs great, runs off 110/220. 588- partsreplaceable, willrunentire garage Industrialcompressorairstandup 259-6117. be seen at Pineview Chevrolet. 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Fat Lady a locker room? management problem — which them their $1.20 in change, they 8/13-8/20c ROBERT GERARD But the NFL, always looking of course makes him a great asset punched him in the face, stran- bakercountypress.com 1995 Homes of Merit 28x52 3 BR, 2 BA, for a way to make money, figures in hockey. gled him and broke his glasses. $26,900. Call Lewyn 904-259-8028. You’ve got to love the NFL. that there is a niche market out But not in a cab. Kane and For a buck and change. 7/30-8/20c No, I’m not talking about foot- there that wants to smell like the his cousin recently took a cab Buffalo police arrested the pair Never before titled, will move for free, doublewide 3 BR, 2BA, only $35,000. ball, I’m talking about the league. big boys smell. As a result, you 904-783-4619. 8/13-8/20c It is the ultimate huckster. have Old Spice and Head and If it doesn’t move like a run- Shoulders as official products. BUILDING WITH EXPERTISE FOR OVER 25 YEARS Senior Staff Assistant ning back, they’ll stick an official The deal is said to be worth $10 Allied Health Academy Commercial Rental This is a secretarial position located in the logo on it. And if it does run like a million for the league. COMBS BUILDERS, INC. Academy for Allied Health Programs, running back, they’ll license it. Not to be outdone, the NBA New Construction • Additions • Remodeling assisting the Director of Nursing The latest products with the has sanctioned Goldfish as the Programs with secretarial tasks, varied Small office space for rent inside well Rotten Wood Repair • Siding • Barns computer work, some administrative established business in downtown Mac- NFL seal of approval are toilet- official basketball snack cracker. duties, and interacting with staff and clenny, $350/month includes utilities ex- ries. That’s right, the NFL now I hate to even imagine where this Windows & Doors • Out Buildings • Storage Sheds students. cept phone. 904-629-5954. 8/6-8/13p High School graduate or equivalency has an official set of locker room is going. An official jock strap? plus four years secretarial or clerical Office space for rent, prime location, products. I don’t know that that Rid as the official head lice treat- Superior Workmanship experience. Additional education may be downtown Macclenny, $588.50 per month makes a lot of sense, but who ment kit? Satisfaction Guaranteed substituted on a year for year basis for plus deposit. Call 259-6546. 1/8tfc required experience in related area. 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One acre lot w/ WHAT A PRICE CUT! MLS#423992 This is a prize piece College application for each vacancy ing availability” for the fiscal year 2009-2010. from schools & 5 mins. From I-10. Large open mature oaks. This is a must see! $110,000 notice, vita, and photocopies of r plan. $108,000 of property. Must see to believe. This is a $100,000 • You must be a first time homeowner GREAT DEAL! – MLS#480868 Available 6 rm 1716 SF Reduction. Bring your buyers! $499,000 transcripts. All foreign transcripts must JAX RANCH CLUB - MLS#452129 Get away o ce bldg complete w/lobby & conf. room. All wired be submitted with official translation and • You must be willing to amend your 2008 tax return BEAUTIFUL HOME! - MLS#485896 Nicely landscaped evaluation. Applications and full position from city by owning this spectacular vacant for data networking,  re alarms, security. Additional • You must have employment lot of 2.53 acres. Come canoe & ride horses. equip rm w/Atlas key system. 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SSports PNotice SubmORTSissions Contact Us We welcome your sports submissions for youth league, traveling league or individual athletic achievements. The By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our office located at 104 S. Fifth Street, paper reserves the right to publish submissions. It is requested that all news items be typed or emailed to insure Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. accuracy in print. We are available online at www.bakercountypress.com Jaguar practices Suns back for five games The Jacksonville Suns remain can-eat hot dogs, hamburgers, red hot in the Southern League’s popcorn, ice cream treats and South Division, but you’ll have to soft drinks. open twice a day wait until Monday to catch the Come hungry on Tuesday Things are starting to heat up Maurice Jones-Drew is the team at the Baseball Grounds. because its 50-cent fun night. at the Jaguar training camp. The feature back this year since Fred The Suns, two games up on Bir- Hotdogs, peanuts and ice cream team had a full contact scrim- Taylor was traded to the Patriots mingham in a tight division race, treats are all going for a half mage in preparations for a tough (otherwise known as the rich get- will return home for a five game buck. It’s Christmas in August week of training. The Jaguars ting richer). He’s looked good as stand against the Carolina Mud- on Wednesday as fans get a Suns open the pre-season with a game has Rashad Jennings. The rookie cats the night of August 17. Christmas ornament and a visit against downstate rivals the scored a touchdown in practice, The Suns have some fun pro- from Santa. Thursday’s game Miami Dolphins next Monday but also got on Jack Del Rio’s bad motions this week. Monday is features Buds for a Buck and Fri- in Miami and as the start of the list with a fumble in the scrim- a real bargain — $20.00 gets a day is fireworks and a used car season approaches the intensity mage. homeplate box seat and all-you- giveaway. of practices increases. The Jaguars are on the prac- Plenty of players have looked tice field twice a day, taking the good. Rookie tight end Tyler field at 9:00 am and again at 4:00 Lorenzen has been catching in the afternoon. Holt practices the ball well. Free agent signing during the afternoon session. Torry Holt is expected to lead the Around 1300 fans can fit into Donate Gatorade to teams receiving corps this season, but the bleachers by the practice field 2009 they are limiting the veteran to and turnout has been good. The Food Lion store in Macclenny this week launched a drive to collect just one practice a day. Gatorade for donation to athletic teams at both BakerC ounty High School and Baker County Middle School. Pictured here (from left) are Brittany WILDCAT FOOTBALL Barton, Travis Reed, district manager Nathan Welch and store manager Matt Barfield.T he store put Gatorade on sale this week, and asks patrons to purchase the drink and place bottles in a bin near the front cash reg- Thank You, isters. The drinks will go to the school’s athletic departments, mostly for SEASON TICKETS use at football practices now underway. The promotion is being run at Food Lions in the Jacksonville district. Loyal Readers! The Baker County Press Hunter safety course O r 2008 ckSl hldrs The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering three opportunities to take the free hunter safety course in Calling all Children & Teenagers, ages 4-17 Baker County. Online completion days will be September 5, October 3 and Novem- Au 10-13 ber 7. Instruction will take place from 8:00 am-5:00 pm in Olustee. Stu- 7:30  - 5:00  dly dents who have taken the online course and want to complete the class- SOCCER room portion must bring the online-completion report with them. The class location will be given to those who register in advance by Call the YMCA @ 259-0898 for more registration information. calling the regional office at 386-758-0525 or going online at MyFWC. AGES 4-13 SLOTS AVAILABLE. & Au 17-21 com/HunterSafety. 7:30  - 3:30  dly All firearms, ammunition and materials are furnished free of charge. FINAL WEEK OF REGISTRATION! Students should bring a pen or pencil and paper. Children under 16 Practices begin August 17. Games begin August 29. in the BCHS front offi ce must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The hunter safety course is required for everyone born on or after FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE YMCA MISSION STATEMENT Tickets are $54 per seat for six home games. June 1, 1975, to purchase a Florida hunting license. The FWC course The YMCA does not turn away anyone To put Christian principles into practice satisfies hunter safety training requirements for all other states and with the inability to pay. through programs that build healthy Unsold tickets go on sale Monday, August 24 at 8:30 am Apply for scholarships at the YMCA. spirit, mind and body for all. Canadian provinces. Summer Specials

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