Arrest for Peddling Drugs — in Courthouse Spending.” O N E a 59-Year-Old Macclenny Equipment to Monitor This Week, Complaints Night

thE BakER COUNty PREss Paid circulation leader • Winner of 8 state awards for journalism excellence in 2008 79th Year, Vol. 45 Thursday, March 19, 2009 Macclenny, Florida 50¢ Pre-K center has Suggests scrutiny top performance for waste Among ten local preschools The Baker Coun- Five other teachers in budgets ty Pre-K Center re- are certified in child- mains the top pre- By hood development, by joel addington school program in Joel the minimum amount Press Staff the county when it of training the state Commissioner Michael comes to making Addington requires for preschool Crews used his closing remarks Scores are on a 300 during this week’s meeting of sure children are Press Staff educators. ready for kindergar- “They are highly point scale and based the Baker County Commission ten. motivated. We do on the results of state to get something off his chest. According to scores recently released work for the public mandated testing. “It’s weighed on my mind by the Florida Department of Education school system so we for some time now,” he said, for the 2007-08 year, a higher percent- have leaders pushing prefacing his call for the coun- age of children from the Pre-K center us for professional 2007-08 Kindergarten Readiness Scores ty to eliminate needless spend- passed tests measuring knowledge of the development,” Ms. ing. “If we don’t address the ABCs and overall skill and behavior lev- Anderson said. the state how many students they serve, The numerical percentages of “pass- spending issue now, we’re go- el than any of the other nine preschool Another factor is the retention rate how many are tested and how many score ing” students, those performing at or ing to have a hard time a year programs here. of pre-K center instructors, who today high enough to be considered “ready” to above the acceptable level, on each of from now. “We have highly qualified teachers oversee the early education of about 160 begin kindergarten. the three tests are then added together “Just because it’s budgeted, — two with their bachelors in elemen- local children. Three tests are given — one measures to make the preschool’s kindergarten it doesn’t tary education and three with associate “Some places have higher turnover skill, knowledge and behavior; one tests readiness rate for the school year. mean the degrees in early childhood education,” so they’re constantly having to retrain,” the ability to identify letters of the alpha- The same process occurs during the m o n e y said the school district’s pre-K coordi- said Ms. Anderson. bet and a third accounts for the ability to summer sessions so some schools will has to be nator Naomi Anderson. Each year area preschools report to sound letters out aloud. s p e n t , ” (See page ) he said. “ W e ’ r e allowing some un- necessary Arrest for peddling drugs — in courthouse spending.” O n e A 59-year-old Macclenny equipment to monitor this week, complaints night. As the officer parked his In another arrest, Rodrick way to man was arrested on a felony the buy, which took for both felony and cruiser, he said Mr. Dempsey Roberts, 22, of Macclenny was Commissioner Crews cut back, drug trafficking charge this place that afternoon misdemeanor drug ran south on Grissholm St., charged with misdemeanor said Coun- month after selling 24 hydro- after the informant possession were filed tossing his multi-colored jacket marijuana possession the after- ty Manager Joe Cone, was to codone pills to a confidential called Mr. Hunt, went March 13 on the basis on the pavement. noon of March 16 after he and leave vacant positions on the informant of the sheriff’s office to his residence and of contents found in Deputy Deloach found a cig- two others were found seated in county payroll unfilled and in- whom he approached inside purchased 24 pills. the jacket of a suspect arette pack in the right outside a parked car on the former Pin- stitute a hiring freeze. the courthouse after being sen- The medication was who fled on foot from jacket pocket that contained eview golf course property. Mr. Crews also asked for tenced to probation on a differ- later identified by a a county deputy in a plastic baggie with several Deputy Matt Sigers said he reactions from fellow commis- ent drug-related charge. pharmacist as hydro- south Macclenny. “rocks” of crack cocaine. He questioned the trio about 1:40 sioners. Walter Hunt of 205 N. 2nd codone and weighed Deputy Erik De- also found a marijuana ciga- after sighting Mr. Roberts’ 2006 Most agreed in principle St. offered to sell the informant 19.4 grams. loach said he recog- rette. Ford parked near overgrown and talked about ways of track- 30 tablets of the pain medica- Mr. Hunt was taken nized Willie Lous The officer sought arrest foliage off Golf Club Dr. He ing county spending beyond tion at $4 apiece, according to into custody and is be- Walter Hunt Dempsey Jr, 19, of warrants after failing to find smelled the odor of marijuana the monthly expenditure re- police records. ing held on a $250,000 Macclenny as the the suspect. The neighborhood smoke and summoned a drug- ports board members receive Sheriff’s investigators set bond. person walking west on South is known for frequent drug-re- (See page ) already. up audio and video recording In other drug-related cases Boulevard about 10:30 that lated activity. Commissioner Mike Griffis said a key spending indicator used in business is the percent- age of a department’s budget Wariness, praise that’s been spent at various points throughout the year. “That’s a way of tracking,” he said. “That’d be a good report to share.” on easing land rules Commissioner Alex Robin- son commended Mr. Crews for by joel addington improvements like the paving his comments and called for Press Staff of dirt roads, which is typically more detailed spending reports An ordinance exempting a costly proposition. from county staff. large-acreage land divisions “We have a lot of large tract When asked after the hear- — those resulting in ownership in the ing for examples of wasteful tracts of 40 acres or county,” explained county spending, Mr. Crews more — from sub- This has been planning director talked about small frugal steps division regulations, Ed Preston. “It just employees could take like re- and introduced to an issue of doesn’t make sense the Baker County that if you peel off ducing phone company charges Commission March mine.” 500 acres to sell to and not using credit cards, but 16, was met with this guy and 500 also larger purchases like new uneasiness by some — Alex Robinson acres to another guy, vehicles that could’ve been de- board members and Baker County Commissioner you’ve created a sub- layed. praised by others. division. Yet our reg- “We should make sure we’re Subdivision rules ulations don’t allow buying what we need, not what apply to properties divided us to say it is anything else but we want,” he said. more than twice and call for a subdivision.” Jeffery Burnsed shows off some of his Elvis collection. There are limits in place landowners to file professional However, he said, the county Photo by Kelley lannigan now capping how much coun- plans with the county and make has had problems with smaller ty staff can spend without the parcels being divided and re- board’s approval. divided without improvements Any expenditures total- like paved roads or drainage. ‘Elvis lives’ in this house ing more than $3500 require “We just felt like 40 acres sealed bids be submitted for was a good size in between the commission’s review. those,” Mr. Preston said. His love affair began as a 10-year-old Spending between $1000 Gas station Commissioner Alex Rob- and $3500 can be approved inson likes the new ordinance According to Sol and Sara Elvis T-shirt and a pompadour hairdo, struts into by the county manager after and suggested the board host Burnsed, the small house in By the kitchen, looking very much like his music idol. obtaining at least three price clerk is a workshop to further hash it Glen St. Mary they share with Kelley He loves anything to do with the famous 50s rock quotes from vendors, either out. their son rocks and rolls al- ‘n roll icon and has amassed a sizable personal over the phone or in writing “This has been an issue of most constantly with the mu- Lannigan collection of Elvis memorabilia. when time permits. stalked by mine,” he said. “I don’t think sic of “The King.” His love affair with Elvis began as a 10-year- The manager must also ap- 300 acres divided into 100- “That boy loves Elvis Pres- Press Staff old boy when he happened to see a broadcast of prove any expenditures by de- acre tracts is a subdivision ... ley more then anything in this the last concert Elvis performed before he died in Macclenny world,” says Ms. Burnsed. partment heads greater than $250. man (See page ) Jeffery Burnsed, sporting a commemorative (See page ) Covering Baker County sinCe 1929 -See page 5 The county’s most professional and extensive source for news, classified, display and real estatetings lis www.bakercountypress.com •• 904.259.2400 •• 904.259.6502 Fax •• [email protected] THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday, March 19, 2009 Page 2

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If not, the job schools have received a readi- big help is resolving issues that would be awarded to the next Extension Service master gardeners will be on hand receive two scores in the same ness rating below the minimum, might not need to come before lowest bidder, Dependable Well The Baker County extension to answer your questions — at 12-month period. which would’ve labeled them us.” & Pump, at $7874, he said. service has a number of clinics a different location each week. Since the department began “low providers” and could lead But further consideration was • Certificates of need to allow and classes planned this month The hours are from 10:00 am- tracking kindergarten readiness to probation from the state. But likely needed for the measure, private ambulance transporta- and in early April to assist the 2:00 pm. in 2005-06, the pre-K center at two years ago, for the 2005-06 said Commissioner Mark Hart- tion services, Liberty and Cen- On March 21 it is at Bennett’s 362 E. South Blvd. in Macclenny school year, ABC Childcare did ley. tury, and the county’s in-house Feed and March 28 at Walmart has consistently scored higher rate one point below the state “It feels like there might be service to operate here. Supercenter. than most others. The program minimum at 200, records show. problems with dirt roads and pri- • A $1800 change order on a Drug arrest √ March 24 - turfgrass work- is also the most attended. When a program is designated vate roads. It seems like there’s housing rehabilitation grant proj- shop; from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Only in the first year of track- a low provider for two consecu- always an issue with those,” he ect by Foster Construction. The (from page 1) ag center. Best management ing did the Special Blessings tive years, it goes said. project was bid with the expecta- sniffi ng canine unit when the practices for maintaining beau- School Readiness onto probation, Roads were also a potential tion of installing a gravity sewer driver declined to allow a vehicle tiful and hearty turf. There is a Center, 590 N. 7th must implement a concern for Commissioner Mike system, however; Mr. Cone said search. $3 fee for materials and refresh- St. in Macclenny, Of the three tests state-approved im- Griffis. “There’s got to be some there isn’t enough slope for a The dog alerted to the pres- ments; pre-register by March 23. top the center’s provement plan and stipulation for building or main- gravity system and a pump will ence of drugs, and police found a √ April 4 - Spring garden- readiness rate, and given, children submit quarterly taining roads,” he added. be needed. plastic baggie with three smaller fest; 8:00 am-noon at the ag only by one point, oft en scored low- progress reports. The board set the workshop • Appointing Commissioner ones inside — two of them con- center. Something for everyone: 265 to 264, records If the rating for April 7 at 4:00 pm in the Gordon Crews to serve as the taining marijuana — in the con- plants for sale, gardening demos, show. est in sounding still drops below commission chambers behind county’s representative in a re- sole. A partially smoked marijua- master gardener plant clinic and Special Bless- the minimum for the courthouse. gional economic development na cigarette was in an ashtray. children’s activities. ings had the second out letters of the a third consecutive Under other business, the coalition of rural counties in The other occupants of the car For questions on any of these highest number year, the preschool commission approved the fol- North Central Florida. were not charged. events, please call 259-3520. of children served alphabet. must purchase lowing: last year with 43. and use a state-ap- • Roger Raulerson’s low bid Twenty-seven of proved curriculum, for the installation of a well at We want to know... them were tested plus develop and St. Mary Shoals Park for $5800. to secure a kindergarten readi- implement the improvement County Manager Joe Cone WEDDINGS & BIRTHS ness rate of 248. plan with quarterly updates. said staff would verify that Mr. 4 week deadline Attention Last year, the pre-K center And if that doesn’t work, af- Pursuant to City Council Resolution no. 08- had the highest rate at 285. The ter the fourth consecutive year next closest was ABC Childcare as a low provider, the state re- First Baptist Church 19 the College Street railroad crossing will be & Learning Center, 627 5th St. vokes the preschool’s eligibility closed as of March 28, 2009. Alternate cross- in Macclenny, at 258. It served as a volunteer pre-K program. of Macclenny 30 students while the remaining Roughly 733 of the state’s 4892 “It Feels Like Home” ings are available at Fourth and Fifth Streets. preschools served between five preschools were identified as 372 S. Sixth Street at W. Minnesota Ave. and 12 students. low providers for the 2007-08 The Love Center at 574 W. school year. That number is up Sunday ServiceS WedneSday ServiceS Minnesota Ave. had the lowest from 689 the previous year. Sunday School 9:30 am Prayer & Bible Study 6:45 pm readiness rate at 217, well below Awana for Children 6:45 pm the 240 score during its 2007-08 Worship 10:45 am & 6:00 pm Youth Group 6:45 pm summer session. advertising deadline Monday Dr. Edsel M. Bone Directions from I-10: Take Exit 48 N. Go 1.3 miles Of the three tests given, Senior Pastor children often scored lowest in 5:00 pm North on Hwy. 121 - See steeple on left sounding out letters of the alpha- no eXCePtionS! Broadcast Live on WJXR 92.1 FM each Sunday Morning @ 11:00 am bet. Eighty-nine percent of students at the pre-K center passed that portion, while 60 percent did so at the Love Center. “They are four years old,” said Ms. Anderson. “Some have never been exposed to formal Uh, Oh... education. In rural communities, Concealed Weapons Class sometimes children are exposed less to literature-rich environ- Saturday, March 21 at 9:00 am ments or having parents read to To pre-register call 259-9080 them at home.” Our age is showing She said that’s something pre- Come see our selection of K center faculty often encourage parents to do. Guns & Ammunition • Live Bait Each year the state’s Depart- T B C P ment of Education sets a mini- We sell Hunting & Fishing Licenses mum readiness rate, which is the 80 Years of Experience lowest rating in the top 85 per- Seasoned & Professional 455 W. Macclenny Avenue • 259-9080 cent of ratings statewide. For the Monday - Friday 7-6 ~ Saturday 6-6 ~ Sunday 7-3 2007-08 school year the minimum was 214, just three points Recording history one week at a time... below the Love Center’s rating. Your Hunting & Fishing Store. 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While the other little girls pictorial publications that highlight PorCH were expanding their Barbie collec- the history of the world’s most fa- keLLey Lannigan tions, I was spending a good part of mous doll. my day being shot at by soldiers and Models with bodies the width of tied to trees by evil jungle gorillas. a yardstick have been sporting Barbie-inspired de- Many, many years later, Barbie crossed my radar signer couture on runways. Hollywood, in its over- again when I was in a Toys R Us store shopping for the-top Tinseltown style, threw the doll a birthday a birthday present for my niece. I stumbled upon party attended by the doll section and fashion mavens like was dumbfounded. Heidi Klum. Pink drinks flowed and There was a Barbie one celebrity arrived for every conceivable in a pink Barbie con- occasion, reason and vertible. occupation. The official Bar- There were celebrity bie Web site de- and movie star Barbies, scribes the doll as a Barbies that healed the world-wide fashion sick and cared for the icon, pop culture poor, drove race cars, com- princess and global peted in the Olympics, ran brand powerhouse. for president, flew planes, I had one of the taught college, discovered Compared to other ethnic galas, original dolls that cold fusion, cured cancer, de- sported eyes heavily veloped stock portfolios. The painted with aqua list was endless. shadow and black My doll had come a long way, he’s going to stick with St. Pat’s eyeliner. Her plastic baby! molded hair even A number of years ago, I saw Today is St. Patrick’s Day ter, splashed by water hoses and had a blue hair band a Web site that spoofed Barbie’s and as usual I am wearing green. hit with water balloons. It’s got as part of the design. evolving image and featured a hu- For many years I was under the My side of promise but I hate to be damp I repeatedly dressed morous, if twisted, take on the doll misconception that one whole and pruney so I’ll move on. and undressed her as a reflection of changing, sometimes branch of my relatives came I have an affi nity for the in her now famous the Matter French so I kind of like the disturbing contemporary culture. There from Ireland. So I had an affi nity black and white for this holiday. roBert gerarD French La Pourcailhade Festi- were such indelicate examples as Trailer striped bathing suit Then my intrepid sister did val. It honors that most noble and loved fitting her Trash Barbie, Gangsta Girl Barbie, Serial some genealogy research and but it already belongs to Hall- and misunderstood of creatures, permanently arched, Killer Barbie, Lesbian Barbie and a Transgen- discovered that they were actual- mark and the Russell Stover the pig. I think the pigs would nearly microscopic der Barbie that featured Ken in a mini-dress, ly Dutch or maybe German, and Candy company. Besides, I don’t prefer the Mud Festival, but the feet in tiny, plastic wig and make-up. I was bereft of a holiday. look good in pink. French honor their swine with high-heeled sandals. Barbie was invented by Ruth Handler, who co- Real Irish are a bit perturbed I like trees, but Arbor Day just pig squealing competitions, in I remember when the dolls became movable, pivot- founded the Mattel Toy Company. She named the with the Amateur Irish who take doesn’t have much punch to it. which competitors vary their ing at the waist and with bendable legs. doll after her daughter. Ken, Barbie’s male com- over the holiday as an excuse to The same is true of Flag Day. squeals to imitate birth, death According to Barbie trivia, two Barbie dolls are panion, a mere shadow of his famous girlfriend, drink and party and throw a lot So, I think I will search for odd and other major events in a pig’s sold every second. The sheer volume of Barbie edi- was named for Ms. Handler’s son. of food color into rivers to turn and obscure holidays to adopt as life — though I’m at a loss to tions issued over the decades is staggering. The I bought my original Barbie at the dime store them green. Real Irish don’t need my own. I dare you to try and think of what those may be. Once doll’s career path has taken many divergent routes with $3 I saved from my allowance. She came in an excuse. discover which are real holidays again, however, I have to shake since I knew her as a seven-year-old girl back in a cardboard box. I wish I still had the old girl, for St. Patrick, as we all know, and which I’ve made up. my head in amazement that those 1966. nostalgia’s sake. brought Christianity to the island In South Korea there is the French have left out the obvious Mud Festival in July. For a full I never had the fixation with dolls most little Actually, I wish I had her boobs. and supposedly, as a demonstra- festival competition, the greased girls possess and so my preoccupation with Barbie tion of the religion’s great power week in July, those of us who are pig chase, so it too falls short. to the pagan Celts, drove all the hygienically carefree can enjoy So, too does the Mexican Rad- snakes from Ireland. It is not true mud skiing, mud soccer, mud ish Festival. This pre-Christmas that he invented Guinness and arts and crafts and yes, even mud observance has Mexican artisans leprechauns. It is only specula- wrestling. However, being South carving the root into entire nativ- tion that he invented Riverdanc- Korea and not Baxter, it is miss- ity scenes and likenesses of the Are we at the bottom already? ing one very important element ing as a way to keep from step- saints (including St. Patrick?). of mud. I speak of course of Mud The weak of stomach need not I don’t want to has been steadily money. They know that saving ping on all those snakes as he Boggin’. No Mud Boggin’? For- even show up for the New Zea- jinx it, but join me climbing. It was for stability is just as important drove them out of the Emerald get it, I’ll move on in my search land Hokitika Wildfoods Fes- in crossing your on Point up 2.5 percent as investing aggressively. Isle. for the ultimate holiday. tival. Chefs come up with their fingers because I while the broad- Young people, my generation, Though I have nothing against Since I’m now covered in own defi nition of “cuisine” from think the economy in Print based Standard now know what the bad times either the Dutch or the Germans, mud, I think I’ll stick around in foods found – well – just about may have sunk so JoeL aDDington & Poor’s 500 had look like. We can’t depend on I am a little upset I am no longer Southeast Asia for a couple of anywhere in the backyard. You deep so fast, that risen 3 percent as easy credit to finance everything Irish. Despite wooden shoes, the days and go to the Thai Songkran can sample that tasty wasp larvae there’s only one way left to go of press time. we can’t afford. Dutch are not nearly as quaint as Festival. This traditional festival ice cream or lamb cheek kebabs. and that’s up. Could be this be the market Maybe people are even more the Irish. Despite having pretty started as a celebration of water Tasty and tempting I admit, espe- And if we are at the prover- stabilization that investors have educated about interest rates, good beer of their own, the Ger- in some vaguely religious way. cially when washed down with bial basement bottom, could the been waiting for? Land develop- banking and the stock market. mans can’t match Guinness and People would sprinkle each oth- plenty of Guinness. economy ricochet back off the er Avery Roberts of Lake Butler Could these hard times demon- their accents aren’t nearly as er with water as a way of greet- Oh, well. I guess I haven’t floor like a rubber ball? I be- said this week interest in a few strate the any more the impor- much fun. ing and a wish for prosperity and found the perfect replacement lieve I heard an economist (boy thousand acres he’s setting up tance of keeping close watch on So, although we are all Guest good health. However, it devel- for St. Patrick’s Day. So I’ll do they come out of the wood- for an industrial park near Sand- government and industry, espe- Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, I need oped — probably as the result of throw green food coloring in my work in tough economic times) erson has slowed in the last year, cially during times of excess and to start scouting around for an- drunken college students — into toilet, eat some corned beef and say last week that the quicker the but he’s still getting inquiries. abundance? other holiday I can adopt as my a gigantic water fi ght. Passersby cabbage and practice saying Erin pace of the downturn, the faster “Nobody wants to be the first Even if we are now experi- own. get doused with buckets of wa- Go Bragh. the upswing will be. to jump back in, but it will come encing the bottoming out of the St. Valentine’s Day is okay, He could be right, judging by back,” he said of the real estate economy, we don’t know how the positive economic news of market. long the readjustment period will late. Housing starts in February Such hesitancy can be a good last. What if the bounce-back were up from January and the sign. People are being more comes slower, and the aforemen- Dow Jones industrial average careful and smarter with their tioned economist was just trying Online Poll Resuls to build consumer and investor confidence that all has not been lost? That’s OK too. 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Ruise, but determined he is guilty of re- 18-month sentences in state prison after Judge Nilon ordered 200 hours of com- sisting police. The state dropped a charge entering no contest pleas in circuit court munity service and a ten-year probation of sale and possession of a controlled sub- on March 16. following release. Mr. Criss and a co-de- stance. Albert Weatherly’s sentences will run fendant who has already been sentenced He was also given a four-month county concurrently for sale and possession of pre- were caught wading through flood waters jail sentence with credit for 47 days. scription medication, purchase of the same with jewelry and other property taken from • Leslie Starling admitted to violating and possession of cocaine. He entered no a home that had been evacuated. probation on an earlier conviction for deal- contest pleas and was adjudicated guilty by • Judge Nilon ordered a two-year proba- ing in stolen property and was placed on Circuit Judge James Nilon. tion for Kenneth Betts for aggravated flee- house arrest for six months. Mr. Weatherly, 48, of Macclenny both ing of police and a one-year probation for • Anthony Williams admitted to violat- bought and sold cocaine and the prescrip- drunk driving after accepting a no contest ing probation for two earlier fraud cases tion drug Xanax to sheriff’s investigator plea and adjudging the defendant guilty. and will serve a sentence of one year and Scotty Rhoden posing as a drug dealer in Mr. Lee was given time served for driv- five days, with credit for 120 days. south Macclenny in October and Decem- ing on a suspended license and having an • The judge withheld adjudication of ber of 2008. He has a past record of drug incorrect tag on his vehicle when he was guilt in the case of Derrick Williams for offenses, drunk driving and resisting po- arrested in February of this year. habitual driving with a suspended license. lice. The defendant gets credit for 89 days • Lashawn Farmer will be on drug-of- The charge was downgraded from a felony already served in county jail. fender house arrest six months and submit as part of the plea agreement, and the de- Robert Burnsed Jr. of Glen St. Mary en- to mental health counseling in return for fendant will be on probation one year, plus tered a similar plea to theft of a firearm her no contest plea to carrying a concealed assessed a $500 fine. and drew an 18-month term to be served weapon and possession of prescription • Dustin Crews will serve a county jail concurrently to a federal sentence. drugs. sentence of 120 days, less 48 days served, Mr. Burnsed had recently been released • Jerome Anderson pleaded no contest to after pleading no contest to grand theft and from federal custody serving time for drug possession of cocaine and a small amount dealing in stolen property. offenses when he was re-arrested in Janu- of marijuana, and took a sentence of one • An 18-month probation and counsel- ary of this year for theft and felony pos- year and two days, less 110 days served in ing were ordered for Reese Estep in return session of a firearm, and grand theft. The county jail since his arrest. for his plea to felony battery as a repeat possession and grand theft counts were • Michael Myers will be on probation for offender, domestic assault on his wife and dropped by the state as part of the plea five years and was ordered to pay restitu- disorderly intoxication. Work begins on library addition... agreement. tion to his victim for two felony theft cases. Arrest warrants were issued for two Construction began last week on the addition to the Emily Taber Library at the cor- In other cases: The cases were petty theft, but upgraded defendants who failed to appear for the ner of McIver and 5th St. in Macclenny. The expansion includes 2700 more square • Mark Criss will go to state prison for to felonies because of earlier offenses on regular criminal docket day this week: feet on the one story structure joined to the south end of the historic old courthouse. 17 months minus 198 days he has been in his record. Stephanie Chandler for welfare fraud and It will house bookshelves and a children’s programming area, plus handicap acces- sible elevator. Cost of the project is $500,000. county jail following his arrest for bur- • Judge Nilon withheld adjudication of Barbara Jeffries for possession of cocaine Photo by Joel aDDington glary and grand theft of a house along the guilt for possession of cocaine and felony and drug paraphernalia. St. Marys River during Tropical Storm Fay driving on a suspended license by Jaleel A’Donna Jackson’s Income Tax Service New River ‘lightens’ rule on project bidding Reasonable Rates • Friendly & Dependable Service by joel addington “This happens so rarely, I placement. analyzing the health of 31 com- Call A’Donna in Glen St. Mary 759-0884 Press Staff think two times in the last 14 “At the gas flow we’re at now, munity banks in the region. About a month after exempt- years,” Mr. O’Neal said of the the [carbon] credits would be The report ranked the banks ing certain construction work need to exercise the expedited about $55,000 per year,” esti- using a number of key factors from formal bidding, the New purchasing process. “But [the mated Mr. Kent. like loans to asset and capital to River landfill’s board of direc- new provision] adds another lay- The board also approved re- asset ratios, and explained what tors further amended the exemp- er of transparency.” questing proposals from a flare kinds of ratios to look for when tion last week to make its use “It’s making it public, is ex- maintenance and repair contrac- investing. more public. actly what we’re doing,” he add- tor. “This is valuable informa- The bidding exemption per- ed. Mr. O’Neal said he’s been sat- tion to use to steer our dollars tains to purchases of supplies, Also during this month’s isfied with the current contrac- to where they’re safest,” said Mr. materials, equipment and ser- regular meeting, the tri-county tor, but there’s never been a writ- O’Neal. landfill — which is governed ten contract in place. vices on approved and budgeted The analysis and instructions construction projects. On pur- by representatives from Baker, The matter sparked a sugges- chases costing less than $10,000, Bradford and Union county tion from board member Eddie to staff on how to compile simi- it calls for quotes to be obtained commissions — moved ahead Lewis of Bradford County: the lar reports in the future cost the over the phone — not in writing with work associated with land- landfill should give preference landfill $950. — while those above that thresh- fill’s gas collection activities. to local contractors, even if they old need at least three written Once work on the collection don’t submit the lowest bids. prices from vendors, whenever system is complete, the facility “I understand times are hard, possible. can begin to burn landfill gas but we need to help Baker, Brad- Under the old procurement to obtain carbon credits that ford and Union counties,” he rules, formal bidding was man- can then be sold to generate rev- said. “Is there anything wrong datory for all purchases above enue. with saying if somebody is in $10,000. However, last month The board approved advertis- the tri-county area and they’re landfill staff recommended the ing for bids to drill between 40 close [to the lowest bid], we can change to eliminate potential and 50 gas collection wells, to- help them?” project delays from that process, taling about 1500 linear feet. Baker County has such a poli- which can run as long as 120 Assistant landfill director cy in place to benefit contractors days in some cases, New Riv- Perry Kent said the gas collec- here. If a hometown bidder is er’s executive director Darrell tion system is nearing comple- within five percent of the lowest O’Neal said February 12. tion and the last step will be bid, they can still be selected. Any expenditures above to fire up the flare system and Other board members agreed $25,000 still require approval begin burning gas. However, and Mr. O’Neal said he’d draft a from the New River board. he said two blowers, which are policy for consideration at a later During its meeting March 12, about eight years old, have gone date. the board voted unanimously to bad and need repairing. The director also presented a add another provision to the ex- The cost, which was not bud- report from banking consultant emption policy requiring land- geted, will be about $5000 per Reed Dearing of Macclenny fill staff explain any use of the blower versus $30,000 for re- exemption, albeit after the fact, to the board. The change states that any purchases of more than $10,000 will mean a report to the board, “explaining the reason for the purchase, the quantity and type of materials, supplies, equipment or services purchased and the source from which the purchase was made.” THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday, March 19, 2009 Page 5 LPA wants opposing sides to Arrest for stalking, groping store clerk Police arrested Charles Had- • Complaints were filed with liam Starling he was approached ley, 54, of Shaves Bluff Rd. the state attorney’s office against by Ms. Jones while driving on settle dispute over road closing north of Macclenny after he al- both parties in another battery South Blvd. He said she was legedly grabbed and restrained incident on South Boulevard in angry about him being with an- by joel addington Morris Paige, who owns property in the area the female clerk at the BP con- Macclenny March 10 about 2:00 other woman and followed him Press Staff but lives outside the county, called on the neigh- venience store in the west city pm. home, where they began to ar- Members of a north Sanderson neighborhood bors to work together to find a solution. He called as she opened up about 6:00 am Christina Jones, 20, of Mac- gue and fight. have two weeks to resolve a dispute about closing a realigning the road along property boundaries “a March 10. clenny told police she was stand- Mr. Shaw claims Ms. Jones portion of E.J. Paige Circle before the Land Plan- win-win.” Lisa Thomas of Glen St. Mary ing by the road when Carmus bit him in the chest. ning Agency makes a decision on the matter later Applicant Mr. Givens also said he would sup- said a black male approached Shaw, 28, of Dolphin Circle in The officer noted a small cut this month. port moving the road around his property and not her that morning and stated he Sanderson grabbed her hair, to Ms. Jones lip as well as a bite The LPA heard from residents along that road through it. knew what she did every morn- slammed her head into a vehicle mark to Mr. Shaw’s chest. There ing and described her activities, March 12 after Leroy Givens Jr, who owns a lot The LPA board voted unanimously to table to and struck her in the face. were no witnesses to the inci- according to Deputy Thomas off Gaskins Circle, requested the county close the the matter and give residents time to work with one Mr. Shaw told Deputy Wil- dent. northern 220 feet of E.J. Paige Circle that runs di- another and county staff to identify a new route for Dyal’s report. rectly through his land. the road or come to another resolution on the clo- The woman said she opened The dirt road provides sure. the store and the man followed access to 10 parcels and I never gave the The board will resume its discussion of the case her inside, wrapping his arms connects Gaskins Circle March 26. around her and telling her “he to CR 229. okay for a road In other business, the LPA recommended the had feelings for her and wanted injury lAw Mr. Givens told LPA Baker County Commission take the following ac- to do things with her,” the offi- board members a good to go through tions: cer said. deal of traffic runs through • Approve rezoning a 5.2-acre parcel owned by The suspect eventually left the his land. “I never gave there. David and Sharon Parrish west of SR 121 on the store but returned about 11:00 the okay for a road to go –Leroy Givens Jr. south side of Edna Manning Rd. from 10-acre agri- am when Ms. Thomas called the through there,” he said. Property owner cultural zoning to 7.5-acre agricultural zoning. sheriff’s department. Although there is no The move makes the lot eligible for one home. Sgt. Dyal saw the suspect deed or document grant- • Approve an agreement with the state’s Depart- standing on the west side of the ing the county ownership of the road, planning di- ment of Community Affairs (DCA) regarding the building and placed him under rector Ed Preston said the county has prescriptive enlargement of the Olustee Industrial Development arrest. Mr. Hadley faces charg- rights to it because the county has maintained it for Node (IDN) from 1130 acres to 4362 acres around es of battery and stalking, both more than seven years. the US 90 interchange with I-10. misdemeanors. Mr. Preston said the county’s development re- The IDN is an overlay district identifying where In other incidents reported view committee, which is made up of various de- the county intends to encourage industrial develop- this week: partment heads, considered the closure request as ment and job creation. • Officers were called to a well and recommended moving the road, at the The county approved the Olustee IDN expan- fight outside of Mac’s Liquors county’s expense, so that it doesn’t cut directly sion in 2006 but the department objected, asking about 2:00 am March 15. through neighborhood properties. the county to, among other things, demonstrate the Deputy Matthew Riegel ob- Outright closure of the northern portion of the need for expansion and address wetlands protec- served three males — later iden- 12-foot wide road would mean only one way in and tion. tified as James Davis, 24, of Ru- Attorney out for large emergency vehicles like fire trucks That led the county to negotiate the agreement fus Powers Rd., Michael Larue, and ambulances. outlining restrictions placed upon the county and 25, with an Olustee P.O. Box, David P. Dearing That worries emergency services director David owners of large tracts located inside the overlay and Edward Larue, 33, with the former Baker County Prosecutor Richardson, who noted calls to that area are com- district, namely Roberts Land & Timber and South same address — involved in the mon due to the high number of elderly residents. Prong Plantation LLC. altercation, which had drawn a “If the road is closed, we need a way to turn For instance, nonresidential uses must account large crowd. SeriouS injurieS cAuSeD by around safely,” said Mr. Richardson. “It’s a tight for a minimum of 60 percent, but no more than 80 Mr. Davis was ordered to the road.” percent, of developments in the overlay area. The ground and told to stay put while negligence of Another He suggested instead of closure to gate off the county must also update its comprehensive plan the officer assisted other depu- northern end and giving rescue and fire personnel with a new policy to protect and conserve wet- ties in identifying the other sub- AnD a key for access. lands. jects involved in the fight. “It might work, it might not,” Mr. Richardson The Baker County Commission later approved The suspect attempted to criminAl DefenSe said. the agreement and overlay during its meeting flee but was apprehended after Resident Anita Givens said most everyone in the March 17. jacksonville (904) 399-8989 • macclenny 259-1352 neighborhood is related and has lived there all their “It’s been a long haul with a lot of work and co- a short foot chase. Michael and lives. She opposed the closure, citing the medical operation with a lot people,” said developer Avery Edward Larue were also taken toll free (888) 211-9451 needs of aged family members and neighbors. Roberts of Lake Butler. into custody. “We do use emergency services a lot,” she said. All three face disorderly con- All initial consultations are absolutely free. duct charges while Mr. Davis The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon faces an additional charge of advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information resisting an officer without vio- about our qualifications and experience. Addicted man linked to theft s lence. A Glen St. Mary man who And Mr. Holloman is also be- earlier this month sought a do- confessed to police that he steals lieved to have stolen a $100 bicy- mestic violence injunction to fund a drug and alcohol addic- cle from the residence of Chris- against Mr. Guernsey after he al- tion now faces multiple counts of tie Raulerson on North Blvd. in legedly blackened her eye during burglary and grand theft. Macclenny, also on March 11, an altercation. The state attor- John Holloman, 26, is accused and a second bike valued at $175 ney’s offi ce will decide whether to stealing four power saws, a from the Linda St. residence of to charge the boyfriend with do- nail gun and air compressor from Deborah Tow. That theft was re- mestic violence battery. the residence of Roy Brown on ported March 10. • Ralph Self reported some- Ohio Ave. in north Macclenny Value of the tools taken from one took a .25 caliber pistol the between March 4-11. He had Mr. Brown was placed at $910. evening of March 10 from the been recently staying at the ad- The suspect is charged with bedroom of his residence, also dress, the victim’s wife Stepha- nie told Deputy Matt Sigers. burglary, twin counts of grand on North Boulevard. Police got a break in the in- theft and petty theft. • Pamela Manuel reported vestigation when the unidenti- In other home burglaries, An- damage to a bathroom window fi ed boyfriend of one of Mr. drea Crews reported the theft and screen, ostensibly caused Holloman’s alleged victims, of a $600 television from her when someone attempted to en- Christine Raulerson, said he saw residence off North Boulevard ter her residence off South Bou- the suspect deposit two of the in Macclenny on March 14. She levard in Macclenny in the early stolen tools in the backyard of had left the trailer unlocked that morning hours of March 14. 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Wedding invitations • announcements • thank-you notes accessories • stationary • shoWer invitations • and more!! The Office MarT 118 South Fifth St., Macclenny •• 259-3737 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday, March 19, 2009 Page 6 Photographic proof convinces Toxic roundup Teen injured at city park when The Baker County toxic roundup will be held Satur- man to admit to theft of a puppy day, March 21. Safely dispose A criminal complaint for petty from the yard of Thomas Roberts of your household hazardous hit to the ground, then kicked theft was fi led against a Mac- off Short Putt Dr. in northwest wastes behind the Baker County clenny man who admitted to Macclenny. Courthouse at 55 N. 3rd Street in police he stole a puppy after he • A soft drink machine stored Macclenny from 9:00 am to 3:00 A 14-year-old Glen St. Mary other assailants attacked him the Charges against Mr. Barton pm. This is free for residents and boy was left with a fractured rib, evening of March 8. The victim for property damage and against was shown a photograph that de- outside the New Life Mission picted him with the animal. Church was vandalized during only a small fee for businesses. torn foot tendon and torn spleen and suspect were first involved the juvenile suspect for battery Please note the change in lo- following an attack March 9 at in a physical altercation at a were filed with the state attor- Homar Blackburn Jr, 24, ini- the night March 12. The door of tially denied to Deputy James another building was open when cation. For more information call the Macclenny city park on West pond off Doyle Williamson Rd. ney’s office. Robert Fletcher at 275-2373. Boulevard. that was broken up. • A third battery case involv- Marker that he had the puppy, police arrived, but nothing ap- The victim said just before The accused said that fight ing two 15-year-old high school then admitted it when confronted peared to be missing. noon he got into an argument occurred because Mr. Evans students took place March 2. with a photo that had been sent to • A criminal complaint March We publish with an 18-year-old male known grabbed his sister’s buttocks. The victim alleged a fellow Tannah McCollough of Glen St. 7 named Tiara Robertson, 20, of Macclenny as the person respon- obituaries & pictures only as “Rashad,” who punched Mr. Evans said he was chased student punched him in the right Mary, who sold him a dog from the same litter on February 25. sible for scratching the paint of him in the side before they be- home by a vehicle and once side of the face about 12:30 pm. Mr. Blackburn paid $250 for the a 1985 Oldsmobile belonging gan fighting. The boy fell to the there, the juvenile suspect, along He said his assailant asked, ground and a second unknown with Johnny Barton, 38, a sec- dog. to Roderick Roberts and parked “Why you messing with my black male started kicking him ond 17-year-old male and anoth- Ms. McCullough told po- outside his residence on South FRee! in the chest, he said. er unknown male, attacked him. girlfriend?” before throwing the lice she noticed a second puppy Boulevard in Macclenny. The victim, a student at the The victim said he sustained a blow, according to Deputy Tra- missing shortly after the initial The vandalism allegedly took thank you – $6.00 alternative school for disrup- broken nose and cut to the fore- cie Benton’s report. sale took place, then received the place during an argument that (for 50 words) tive youth, complained of severe head during the fight. The campus officer spoke picture. She identifi ed the animal evening. pain in the ribs and stomach Two witnesses, Issac Davis with the suspect, who admitted before it was returned to her. and EMS was summoned to the and Amanda Cox, confirmed to the battery and said he has In other petty theft cases, scene. The boy’s mother drove Mr. Evan’s account of the inci- previously warned the victim to someone took a metal dog box him to the Fraser Hospital emer- dent and said Mr. Barton threw leave his girlfriend alone, and valued at $350 from aside a gency room for treatment. an unknown object at their ve- that the young man continued to building at the county animal In other battery cases involv- hicle, cracking the windshield. flirt with her. pound off Steel Bridge Rd. The ing juveniles this week: Upon questioning, the sus- The victim was reported to theft likely occurred overnight • A 17-year-old Sanderson pect and two of the other males have suffered two broken facial on March 11. male and three others were ac- alleged to have taken part in the bones and the suspect said his • Two archery targets valued at cused of attacking David Evans, beating all stated the suspect hand was swollen and purple af- $250 were taken the same night 26, of Doyle Williams Rd. was the only one who fought ter the attack. Mr. Evans told Deputy John with Mr. Evans. Mr. Barton A battery complaint was filed Hardin the 6-foot-tall, 200- adamantly denied involvement with the state attorney’s office pound teenage suspect, also of or throwing any objects at a ve- against the suspect. Doyle Williams Rd., and three hicle, Deputy Hardin said. Mother, two sons erupt in fracas In one of two domestic violence cases reported Deputy Claude Hurley took the report from this week, a mother and her teenage sons face bat- complainants Derrick Crosby, 28, and his wife tery charges after an argument between them was Rebba, 20. Ms. Crosby said her brother-in-law hit reportedly over both the sons’ desire to go to their Mr. Crosby and grabbed her by the throat during father’s house. an argument over alleged threats to Ms. Crosby’s Police were called to the disturbance at 8105 grandmother earlier that day. Ponsell Nursery Rd. about 3:15 pm March 13. The officer noted redness and swelling on the The mother, Daisy Stewart, 31, advised Deputy wife’s neck. Darrin Whitaker that while she argued with her Attempts to contact the brother-in-law, Thermon sons, ages 12 and 14, they broke items in the house Walker, 33, were unsuccessful. and physically attacked her. Charges of domestic violence battery were filed At one point, she said one of them pushed her with the state attorney’s office against the suspect. over a computer desk and she began pushing him Mr. Crosby also filed a complaint March 14 back by the neck. The officer noted scratches to against Roger Lilly, 57, of Gilford Davis Rd. in Ms. Stewart’s right arm. Glen for allegedly threatening him with a pistol. One of the brothers said his mother attacked his The victim said he’d met his wife’s grandmother brother by grabbing his neck after their verbal ar- and her boyfriend, Mr. Lilly, at the Waffle House gument and that he himself did not touch anyone. in Macclenny about 1:00 pm so the suspect could Auston had several scratches to his neck and one pay him money that was owed. on his upper lip, said Deputy Whitaker, and con- Mr. Crosby said after he took the cash, Mr. Lilly firmed his brother’s account. said, “If you come around again, I will pump eight An investigator from the Department of Chil- holes in you.” dren and Families was notified about the incident Mr. Lilly was contacted by police and said he and suggested the boys stay with their father. Ms. was armed when he met with the victim, but that Stewart agreed and her brother took their children he threatened Mr. Crosby with harm from his foot, to her mother’s house so the father could pick them not the firearm, said Deputy Tony Norman. up. He showed the officer his concealed weapons Battery charges were filed through the state at- permit as well as the .38-caliber pistol. torney’s office. An assault charge was filed with the state attor- The same day another case of domestic violence ney’s office against Mr. Lilly. was reported in Sanderson about 9:00 pm. Weaving motorist charged with DUI A Jacksonville woman whose Deputy Chris Walker said he and Clemente Mosso, 25, in the westbound vehicle was weaving pulled Mr. Parish’s 1992 Buick parking lot of the Country Club erratically on Interstate 10 the over on North Lowder the after- Lounge about 3:30 after receiv- evening of March 13 was arrest- noon of March 12 because it had ing a complaint from the nearby ed for drunk driving. no license tag. A computer check Exxon Store. Laura McDonald, 44, whose confi rmed the earlier suspen- The offi cer said he earlier blood alcohol level at county jail sions, and Mr. Parish was also warned the two about unruly be- following the 10:00 arrest was cited for the tag violation. havior, and had spoken to their .146, nearly twice that consid- • Two men were arrested for boss. Both men are believed to ered intoxicated in Florida. disorderly intoxication in the be from Mexico. Deputy Matt Riegel said he early morning hours of March 11 spotted the motorist after receiv- after they were warned several ing a careless driving complaint times to return to their rooms at C from an I-10 motorist, and ob- the Econolodge motel near SR served it swerving in and out of 121 and the interstate south of C Let people know what’s going on- both lanes of traffi c. The vehicle Macclenny. exited at the westbound rest area Deputy Curtis Ruise said he post your special event online near Sanderson, and struck a found Donato Bonifacio, 31, bakercountypress.com curb before coming to a stop. Ms. McDonald failed several fi eld sobriety tests, and after ani- $ $ WE BUY TIMBER $ $ mal control was summoned to LOGS AND PULPWOOD • 1 ACRE OR LARGER tend to her dog, she was taken to jail. She was also ticketed for following too closely behind other vehicles. 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Social Notice Deadlines- Birth announcements, wedding notices and social events must be submit- oCiaL ted within four weeks of the event. Thursday, March 19, 2009 www.bakercountypress.com Page 7 Th anks for support Test registration Driver ed class Retiree names are A month ago, a very special Registration for the April The Baker County School sought for NEFSH friend was severely beaten and GED tests will be held at 6:30 District is offering a non-credit robbed by thugs who simply pm on March 31 at the Baker Driver Education course this anniversary event took advantage of a situation. County Middle School cafeteria. summer to individuals 15 years The committee charged with Bob Crawmer neither asked The tests will be given April 6, 7 of age or older. The class in- putting together a program for nor provoked the onslaught and 8. Testing fee is $70 and due cludes DATE (Drug, Alcohol marking the 50th anniversary of that he experienced, but the end at time of registration. and Traffic Education) informa- Northeast Florida State Hospital result was numerous hours of fa- Discounted testing fees are tion and students will be tested seeks the public’s help collecting cial reconstructive surgery. available to Baker County adult for a learner’s permit or for an the names of longtime employ- By the grace of God and his education students currently en- operator’s license. ees who have retired. own perseverance, he has healed rolled in the GED preparation The class will begin June 8 at Their names, along with those wonderfully and moves on with program with a minimum of 12 7:30 am until 12:45 pm. Regis- of others who are deceased, will his life. hours class time. tration is limited to 21 students, be included in a luncheon pro- A benefi t was held this past For more information contact first come, first served. Parents gram on September 18. Phillips to celebrate weekend and the turnout was Tonnie M. Blakely at 259-0403. must complete the registration Please contact Sam Kitching, Nixon-Thompson great. Many local businesses as form and pay a non-refundable the program chairman, by calling well as the Macclenny Moose fee of $80. 259-6911 during regular busi- 50th anniversary Lodge #2412 showed their sup- Firewise events Registration is being taken The Taylor Firewise group ness hours. To wed April 18th port and generosity during this at the Baker County Vocational David and Vonnie Phillips of will have its second annual The committee is also inter- Mr. and Mrs. Dane Kubiek of benefi t and for this I say thank and Adult Education Office, 270 Macclenny will celebrate their community yard sale and fire ested if you have any items of Tampa are proud to announce the you! South Boulevard East, Macclen- historic value related to the con- 50th wedding anniversary March Shaun Stewart prevention day April 4 from engagement of daughter Christy ny. For more information call 22, 2009. They will be honored Macclenny 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Taylor struction and opening of the state Nixon of Glen St. Mary to Rusty Tonnie Blakely at 259-0403. at a party Sunday evening with fire station. Come out and find hospital in 1959. Thompson, also of Glen. Rusty family and friends. The couple Seeks nominations is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor some great deals and learn how has four children: Kathy Padgett to keep your home and property Rentals Thompson of Glen. of Middleburg, Stephen Phillips for Gazdick award safe from fires. Tables/Chairs After honeymooning in Co- of Macclenny, Vicki Prevatt of To reserve your spot to sell All Occasions Linen/Chair Covers coa Beach following their April Glen St. Mary and Amy Foley Nominations are sought by Rentals & Design March 31 for the annual Michael your items, or for more informa- Candelabras/Columns 18 wedding, the couple will re- of Oceanway. They have seven 7163 E. Mt. Vernon St. (Hwy 90) Glen St. Mary Chocolate Fountains J. Gazdick Award for community tion, call Nancy Oliver at 259- side in Glen St. Mary. grandchildren and five great- 7061. grandchildren. service, particularly in the areas Contact us at Also of youth recreation and sports. 259-8397 or 704-8261 Wedding Planning Services The winner for this year will Epilepsy awareness for an appointment or Custom Floral Arrangement be announced at a ceremony Sympathy Flowers & Godwin reunion Thursday, March 26 is Epi- to place an order. Much More The Alfred and Mary God- April 25 at the Macclenny Park lepsy Awareness day. Please win family reunion will be held west of Memorial Stadium. wear purple to honor those with this Saturday, March 21 at Mt. Please submit nominations a seizure disorder. Zion Primitive Baptist Church in care of Ms. Joy Chapman at on 231A north of Lake Butler. the City of Macclenny, 118 E. Bring your favorite dishes; Macclenny Ave., Macclenny, FL 32063 by the deadline. ALL NIGHT SKATE ice and paper goods will be furnished. For more information 2nd Anniversary Party ~ March 28 contact Estelle Walker at 386- 8:00 pm - 7:00 am • Admission $15.00 755-5580. Lots of fun for the kids! Games, Dancing & More!!! Bene t pageant Skating Palace 357 NW Hall of Fame Dr. • Lake City • 386-755-2232 Gatlin-Starling The annual Little Miss Smile and Miss Teen Macclenny Wed February 20 scholarship pageant will be held March 30 at 7:00 in the Baker To my daughter Jasmine, Blair and Janet Gatlin of County Middle School auditori- United Christian Glen St. Mary are pleased to an- um. The Westside Merrie Melo- He was lordy when he was 40 I am so very proud of you and dies and Fabulous Footwear will nounce the marriage of daughter and he may not be so swifty but what all you have already ac- Karissa to Doug Starling, son of entertain. complished. Congratulations on Church & Academy R.L. and Kathy Starling of Mac- he sure is nifty now that he is 50. your award. Honey, I love you! 28 W. Macclenny Ave. (Midtowne Center) clenny. The couple wed on Feb- Happy Birthday, Honey Pastor Mitch Rhoden ruary 20. I love you! Mom NOW ENROLLING United Christian Academy in our 12th year • Featuring A.C.E. 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Church Notice Deadlines- Obituaries must be submitted in a timely fashion and have a local connection. Pictures are printed with obituaries free of charge. The newspaper reserves the right to Bituaries publish photos based on quality. Thursday, March 19, 2009 www.bakercountypress.com Page 8 Ms. Alexander, 93, ‘AJ’ Johnson, 91, Coy Shumate Sr., Church block party Family grateful The First Baptist Church of We would like to say a special retired civil worker avid gardener dies 76, Korean war vet Olustee is hosting a block party thank you to Sheriff Dobson and Dorothy G. “Granny” Alexan- Arnold J. Johnson “AJ”, 91, Coy Mervin Shumate Sr, 76, on Ocean Street in Olustee on staff, Les Stone (L.V. Hiers) and der, 93, of Moniac, Georgia died of Jacksonville died Monday, of Sanderson died March 15, Saturday, March 21, from 4:00- the many friends and family for Tuesday, March 17, 2009. Doro- March 16, 2009. Mr. Johnson 2009 at St. Vincent’s Medical 6:00 pm. Come and join us for all of their prayers and thought- thy was born in Columbus, GA was born September 23, 1917 in Center. Mr. Shumate was born some free food and soft drinks, fulness during the loss of our dad to Jessie A. Nassau County, the son of David in Algoma Hollow, WV on games and a pie-tasting contest. and husband, Red Mixon. And a Goodman Edee Johnson and the former April 23, 1932 to Ira and Ora Ocean Street is one block west very special thank you to Rev. and Lela Stella Green. Mr. Johnson was Mitchum Shumate. He retired of the old train depot. Tim Cheshire and our pastor Pearl Gray an avid gardener who enjoyed from Millwright Local union David Thomas for being there Goodman many years of playing guitar and #2411 following 46 years of ser- Emmanuel musical on the day our dad went home on April 26, singing country music that he vice and also retired from Occi- Emmanuel Church of God in to be with the Lord. To Mandy 1915. She loved so much. He was preceded dental Chemical Corp. in White Christ will be having a musical Covington and Debi Brothers was a resi- in death by granddaughter Re- Springs, FL, where he was a on March 21 beginning at 7:00 from the Macclenny Nursing dent of Mo- gina Green. maintenance superintendent. pm. and Rehab Center, thank you so niac since Survivors include son Bud Mr. Shumate was a mem- Everyone is invited. For more much for taking such excellent 1989 after Johnson; daughter Delaine ber of Dinkins New Congrega- in loving Memory information call 259-4759. care of our dad. relocating (Tony) Nolan-Creppel; fi ve tional Methodist Church where of from San grandchildren; seven great- he served as assistant Sunday Rayford Martin Antonio, Ms.Alexander grandchildren; 13 great-great- school superintendent, Sunday TX. grandchildren; numerous nieces school teacher and steward. He 6/30/60-3/21/08 Come and magnify the Lord and worship with us Mrs. Alexander worked sev- and nephews. was a member of Sanderson Ma- For those of us you left be- Glen Friendship Tabernacle eral jobs in her lifetime, in- The funeral service for Mr. sonic Lodge #122 and a Navy hind words are hard to ﬁ nd, as Clinton Ave. • Glen St. Mary cluding a textile worker and a Johnson was held at 11:00 am veteran of the Korean War. Mr. raindrops fall from the sky and WJXR Radio Service Sunday� ��8:30 am bookkeeper in Columbus. After on March 19 at the chapel of Shumate will be remembered for teardrops fall from our eyes. We traveling and living abroad with Prestwood Funeral Home with his service to God and the love know our hearts are broken but Morning Worship Service � ��10:30 am her husband in the military, they Pastor Billy Worthington offi - he expressed for his family. we should not be sad, cause God Children’s Church ��11:30 am moved to San Antonio where she ciating. Serving as pallbearers He was preceded in death by has called you home. Evangelistic ��6:00 pm worked as a procurement clerk were Reggy Nolan, Eric Nolan, his parents; great-granddaugh- at Kelly AFB and at Lackland David Johnson, Devoy Johnson, ter Gracey Faith Crews; son-in- LOVE, Bible Study (Wed�)� ��7:30 pm YOUR WIFE, CHILDREN, Rev. Albert Starling • Home: 259-3982 • Church: 259-6521 AFB, where she was responsible Arthur Renshaw and Johnny law Jeffrey Burnsed Sr.; sisters GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT-GRANDCHIL- for processing new recruits into Johnson. Interment followed in Myrtle Quessenberry and Marie DREN the military. She then retired af- Conner-Green Cemetery. In lieu Harris; brothers Elbert and Estel ter 30 years of civil service. of fl owers, please make dona- Shumate. After retirement, she assisted tions to Community Hospice of Survivors include wife of 55 We publish obituaries her son at Alexander’s Photog- Northeast Florida. years, Pearly Davis Shumate Macclenny Church of God raphy. She was a member of the of Sanderson; sons Mervin Jr, & pictures FREE! Moniac Baptist Church and a Norman Johnson, (Nancy) of Athens, TN, Steve Jesus: The Way, The Truth and The Life member of the San Antonio, TX (Michelle) and Wayne (Pete), Sunday School 10:00 A.M. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. branch of the Eastern Star. She 68, of Lawtey dies both of Sanderson; daughters Mt. Zion N.C. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. Wed. Eve. Worship 7:30 P.M. loved to travel and spend time Norman Keith Johnson, 68, of Kim (Allen) Crews, Sharon Per- with her family, especially the Lawtey, died on March 13, 2009 due and Connie (Erbie) Terrell, Pastor Rev. Shannon Conner grandchildren. Methodist Church following a lengthy illness. Mr. all of Sanderson, Denise (Keith) 121 North † 259-4461 North 6th Street - Macclenny • 259-3500 Mrs. Alexander was prede- Johnson was born December 5, Walker and Linda (Joey) Gid- ceased by her loving husband 1940 in Jacksonville, the son of dens, both of Glen St. Mary; Macclenny, FL Forrest R. Alexander, CWO the late Woodrow Johnson and brothers Robert and William USAF (RET); brothers William, the former Sadie Ree Crews. Mr. Pastor Tim Cheshire Herman, Arthur and Horace Shumate, both of Bryceville, Johnson was a retired Jackson- Melvin Shumate of Salisbury, Sunday School 9:45 am Goodman; sister Lucille Snow ville fi re and rescue department NC and Ray Shumate of Blue- Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am and granddaughter Cheryl So- engineer. ward. fi eld, WV; 19 grandchildren and Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Survivors include wife of 47 28 great-grandchildren. Survivors include children years, Hilda Johnson; sons Grady Wednesday Prayer Service 7:00 pm Carolyn Sue (Gene) Crawford The funeral service was held Norman Johnson and Woodrow at 2:00 pm March 18 at his of Moniac, Forrest “Ed” (Jo Keith Johnson; daughter Patri- church with Revs. Ernie Terrell Beth) Alexander of San Antonio; cia (Donnie) Hinds; step-daugh- brother Kenneth M. Goodman ters Brenda (Mike) Crawford and Allen Crews offi ciating. of Pell City, AL; sisters-in-law and Susan (Edward) Christmas; Serving as pallbearers were Mattie and Dorothy Goodman; step-son Floyd Roberts; sister grandsons Timothy Alford, Zary four granddaughters; fi ve great- Patsy (Herb) Rodgers; brothers Alford, Charles Perdue Jr., Coy grandchildren; one great-great Jerry (Nancy) Johnson, Sammy Shumate III, Sgt. Raymond Shu- grandson; numerous nieces and (Yvonne) Johnson and Tommy mate, Derrick Shumate and Jef- Jesus answered, "Verily, verily I nephews. (Nancy) Dale; 14 grandchildren frey Burnsed Jr. Masonic rites say unto thee, except a man be The funeral service will be and 19 great-grandchildren. were conferred at Cedar Creek born of water and of the Spirit, held March 20 at 11:00 am at V. The funeral service was held at Cemetery, Sanderson. Arrange- Todd Ferreira Funeral Services he cannot enter into the king- 2:00 pm on March 16 at Raiford ments were under the direction dom of God." John 3:5 in Macclenny with Pastor Bill Road Church with Pastor Eddie of Guerry Funeral Home. Joris offi ciating. The family will Griffi s offi ciating. Interment fol- Saint Peter receive friends and family on lowed in Oak Grove Cemetery, March 19 from 7:00-9:00 pm at Sanderson. Pallbearers were the funeral home. Interment will grandsons Dustin, Grady, Jar- St. James Episcopal Church in the Glen follow on March 24 at 1:30 pm rett, Joshua, Justin, Dillon and AnglicAn church at Fort Sam Houston National Sammy. Arrangements were un- Minnesota Ave. & 5th Street Cemetery in San Antonio. Macclenny der the direction of Prestwood 9:00 am Sunday School 6:30 pm Wednesday Dinner, Funeral Home. Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday Worship & Praise, Prayer, healing, holy communion holy communion The Road Sanderson 10:30 am to Calvary Congregational Corner of Madison & Stoddard Lou Towson, Vicar •• 259-9198 (904) 259-6689 ~ Glen St. Mary, Florida Holiness Church 1/2 mile South of I-10 on CR 125, right on Nursery Road in the Glen St. Mary CR 127 N., Sanderson, FL beautiful Glen St. Mary Nursery at the historic Budder Mathis House Pastor: Tommy Anderson Sunday School 10:00 am Phone: 904-259-2213 Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday School: ...... 10:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Sunday Morning Service ....11:00 am Wed. Evening Prayer Serv. 7:30 pm Sunday Evening Service ..... 6:00 pm Pastor: Oral E. Lyons Wednesday Night ...... 7:30 pm Friday Night Service ...... 7:30 pm

Macclenny church of christ 573 s. 5th st. 259-6059 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 am Fellowship 10:30 am - 11:00 am Worship Services 11:00 am Wed. Bible Study 7:30 pm Minister Sam F. Kitching Welcome First Baptist Church of Sanderson CR 229 S., Sanderson FL 270 North US Highway 301 Sunday School ...... 10:00 am Baldwin, Fla. Sun. Morning Worship . 11:00 am Sun. Evening Worship ..6:00 pm Wed. Eve. Bible Study ..7:00 pm Pastor Bob Christmas http://www.fbcofsanderson.org THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday, March 19, 2009 Page 9

Th is Elvis fan has been smitten since he was 10... Bill Guerry spotlight on: Licensed Funeral Director (from page 1) didn’t start seriously collecting this statue and give it to me.” his Elvis sunglasses and do an 1977. Young Jeffery was smitten memorabilia of the singer until Some of the souvenir items impersonation. and became a big fan of the late he was 26 years old, when he include a pocket knife, guitar “Jeffery, show us how Elvis met his birth mother for the first picks, stamps, candles, candy did his leg!” she shouts. star’s music. Bill Guerry has been assisting families in In 1986 when he was attend- time. tins and beach blankets. Mr. Burnsed jumps up, puts Since 1965, ing Baker County High School, Interestingly, his real mother One item, an Elvis pen, has on the song All Shook Up, strikes their most difficult time. Guerry Funeral Home is proud he made the pilgrimage to was also a devoted Elvis fan. Af- its own storage case, a wood box a pose and begins vibrating his to serve the people of Baker County. Graceland, the famous Presley ter their first meeting, she gave with a hinged lid carved in the left leg rapidly. estate in Memphis, Tennessee. her son many of the Elvis photos shape of a guitar. “Elvis said if he couldn’t have “I made a deal with my par- she kept in her home, as well as Over the years, friends have moved his leg, he would never an album of clippings of events Guerry Funeral Home.... ents,” Mr. Burnsed said. “I donated items to the collection. have kept rhythm with the band,” using our experience to help you. asked them if they would take in the singer’s life. She even Mr. Burnsed’s parents support he said. presented her son with a prized me to Graceland if I pulled my their son’s hobby and good-na- The collector loves to share plaster plaque that featured the grades up.” turedly tolerate the collection his admiration of Elvis with oth- The ardent Elvis fan kept his singer wearing one of his signature 1970s bell bottomed jump- which is spread all over the er people. He frequently takes end of the bargain and soon after, house. his music to the Council on Ag- the family traveled to Tennessee. suits. After that visit, the collect- “I wish Elvis could have stuck ing Center and hosts an Elvis A photo album with pictures of around a little longer,” said Mr. morning for the senior citizens. the visit is one of his most prized ing bug bit Mr. Burnsed hard. Today his collection includes Burnsed. “If he’d seen all this He provided the music for their possessions. stuff I’ve collected, he might recent 50s sock hop dance. Guerry The album contains images magazines, post cards, photos, Funeral Home have written a song about me!” When the seniors compliment of the excited Mr. Burnsed look- statues, 45 records and 33 LPs, eight-track tapes, cassettes, CDs, “There’s so much of this stuff him on his generosity and enthu- ing at Elvis’ many vehicles such 420 E. Macclenny Ave. as his motorcycles, a dune bug- movies, books and souvenirs of all over,” said his mother, laugh- siasm he smiles and replies the gy, snowmobile and other cars every sort. ing. “We’ve got a storage shed same Elvis would have done. U.S. 90 East, Macclenny the singer owned. Included is He pulls a couple of LP re- for some of it and that’s full, “Thank you,” he says in a 904.259.2211 the pink Cadillac Elvis bought cords aside and looks at them too.” deep, baritone voice. “Thank for his mother and a turquoise fondly. One cover has a very She urges her son to put on you very much.” Cadillac that was once used as a young Elvis seated at a piano. bar in a restaurant. The album is a collection of gos- There are shots of the Grace- pel tunes. land mansion and the Lisa Ma- “He recorded gospel before he Ashley Durablend $ 99 LG 42" $ 99 rie, a large plane Elvis named became a big rock and roll star,” after his daughter that ferried the said Mr. Burnsed. “And this one, Bonded Leather Sofa 399 Plasma HDTV 1099 singer and his entourage around “Elvis in person at the Interna- the country. tional Hotel in Las Vegas” was $ Mr. Burnsed pointed to one recorded live.” 36 photo. There is also an unusual Elvis a month “This is the meditation gar- angel statue in the collection. den where Elvis and his family “I once told a friend of mine members are buried,” he said. that I wondered what Elvis “I’m really glad I got to see looked like up in Heaven with his that.” angel wings,” said Mr. Burnsed. Mr. Burnsed, who is adopted, “And darned if he didn’t find $63 a month

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Sports Notice Submissions- We welcome your sports submissions for youth league, traveling league Ports or individual athletic achievements. The paper reserves the right to publish submissions. Thursday, March 19, 2009 www.bakercountypress.com Page 10 Soft ball team’s lead evaporates against ‘Dogs; posts 2 more wins The Lady Wildcat softball team experienced its win for the district leader. The Cats scored two runs second loss of the season this past week, dropping a in the second to edge out on top. Heather High sin- heartbreaking road game to Suwannee 4-3. The loss gled and Jordan Hand doubled to bring her in. Ash- soured an otherwise outstanding week, as the girls ley Curry brought Hand home with a double. notched a home win over Hilliard and a big district Ridgeview pulled closer in the third with a single win at home versus Ridgeview. run, but BCHS got an insurance run in the fourth The Lady Cats started the week on a high note, when Cami Craig doubled and was brought in by defeating Hilliard on the road in a 5-4 thriller March Curry. 9. The Cats had to twice battle from behind to The girls put the game away in the fi fth with a scratch out the win. pair of runs. Smith singled and Ashley Brownlee The Flashes got on the board ran for the pitcher. Krista Smith fi rst with one run in the second tripled to bring in Brownlee and inning before BCHS took the Craig brought Smith home. lead in the third. Bridget Wil- The Cats squandered a three- liams singled and Ashley Curry run lead on March 13 in Live brought her in with a two-run Oak to lose their fi rst district homer. game this season. The Wildcats The Flashes regained the went up 3-0 in the fi fth after a Wildcat shortstop Tyson commits to Lake-Sumter... lead in the fourth inning, scor- pitching duel between Cami Last week BCHS senior baseball player Travis Tyson signed to attend Lake-Sumter Community College in the fall as his coach ing a pair. But Ashley Holton Craig and the Bulldog hurler. John Staples (left) and soon-to-be coach Rich Billings (right) looked on. “I’ve seen him play a couple of times and I really enjoy tied the game in the sixth with a Kristen Wilkinson singled the way he plays the game,” said Mr. Billings, Lake-Sumter’s head baseball coach. “He’s a small kid, but he plays very big.” Mr. last gasp solo home run to send and was replaced on the bag Tyson will receive a scholarship covering tuition and books. Photo by Joel aDDington the contest into extra innings. by Haley Crews. Craig singled In the eighth inning, the and Krista Smith brought them Flashes scored what looked like in with a triple. She came home the winning run, but BCHS ral- on a throwing error. Girls’ tennis runs record to 8-0 lied to get a pair of scores to Live Oak then rallied in the sixth inning for four runs to win the game. Ashley Holton Ashley Holton hits successfully to fi rst against The Wildcat tennis teams Boys’ results are as follows: Ward and Kari Crummey won walked with two outs in the in- Hilliard. seal the victory and hand the moved further into a strong sea- singles, #1 seed Lew Boyette 8-5. ning and Tiffany Smith came Cats their fi rst loss in a month son as the girls remained unde- lost 8-3; #2 seed Spencer Nor- The Wildcats will face their up to bat and hit a walk off two-run homer to secure of play. feated with a 7-1 victory over man-Gerard won 9-7; #3 seed toughest test this week as they the win. The girls will travel to Santa Fe on March 19, West Nassau on March 12 to Corey Cavannaugh lost 8-5; #4 take on Fernandina Beach and The girls had a much easier time March 10 as before taking on Suwannee in a rematch at home run their record to 8-0. The boys seed Spencer Brunnette won 8-1; Bishop Kenny. they stopped Ridgeview 5-1 at BCHS. It was a big the following night at 6:00 pm. dropped a hard-fought match to #5 seed Thomas Swartz lost 9-7. the Warriors 3-4 to move to 5-2 Doubles: #1 seed Lew Boyette overall. and Spencer Norman-Gerard lost Benefi t clay shoot Coach Chris Armoreda real- 8-6; #2 seed Corey Cavannaugh The Baker High FFA Alumni izes that the team is going into its and Spencer Brunnette won 8-1. Wildcat bats slam sizzling 33 runs organization is sponsoring its most diffi cult part of the season. The girls results are: singles, third annual “Shooting for FFA” “The boys’ team needs to #1 seed Ale Camargo - Valbuena clay shoot tournament on March be more focused and play their won 8-4; #2 seed Destiny De La 21 at the Bradford Sportsmen’s against opponents’ 3; advance to 10-0 game,” said Armoreda. “Some Pena won 8-3; #3 seed Carissa Farm in Graham, FL. of the sloppy play was attributed Ward won 8-4; #4 seed Kari The Wildcat varsity baseball In all it was an outstanding effort the charge. Johnny Elasik was 2- For information on entry fees to playing down to the compe- Crummey won 8-3; #5 seed Jes- team continued their outstand- from the pitching staff. 2 and Cory Elasik was 3-3 with and other details, contact Char- tition. We just did not stick to sica Rhoden lost 9-7. ing run of form with three wins Johnny Elasik had seven hits a trio of doubles. Chad Schroeer lene Geiger at 904-838-8988. what was working and when we Doubles: #1 seed Ale Camar- this past week. The Cats moved and Chris Waddell had six to had a big game with two doubles All proceeds go to the local FFA got the lead we just did not fi n- go-Valbuena and Destiny De La to 10-0 on the year with district lead the Cats offensively in the and three RBI’s. Cameron Crews chapter. wins over Ridgeview, Santa Fe three contests. Elasik is leading only allowed a pair of hits, while ish.” Pena won 8-3; #2 seed Carissa and Bradford County. the Cats with a .571 batting aver- striking out a season-high 14 bat- Baker High continued to hit age, while Travis Tyson follows ters. the ball with devastating effect at .480. Wildcat pitching still remains as they defeated the trio of teams The Wildcats pounded out the dominant element with a by a dominating 33-3 margin of 19 hits on the road against Rid- team earned run average of 0.67. victory. geview and defeated the Panthers The big offensive output over Coach John Staples had chal- by a score of 13-1. Klate Duval the last three games helped as lenged his team to pick up their was 3-3 and numerous Cats had the team batting average soared offensive output. The Cats re- multiple hits. to .350. The Cats have only com- sponded to his call for more of- The Cats collected 10 hits in mitted nine errors in 10 games fense by pounding out 40 hits in the 5-1 game against Alachua at and average seven runs per game the three games. home on Friday, blowing open a versus one for opponents. “They pretty much told the fat tight game in the fourth inning “We had as good a week of guy to sit back, we got this,” with timely hitting and some key baseball as I’ve been around in Brad Griffi s pitched the 13- bunts. Chris Waddell was 3-3 at a very long time, if ever,” said 1 win over Ridgeview on the the plate while also earning the Staples. “We have to continue road Tuesday, and freshman win on the mound. to realize what got us here and Chris Waddell got the win in re- The Cats walloped the Brad- maintain that discipline and fo- lief against Santa Fe. Cameron ford Tornadoes 15-1 at home on cus. Trust me, the swagger and Crews struck out 14 in fi ve in- a rare Saturday afternoon game confi dence is not a problem.” nings for the win over Bradford. with the Elasik brothers leading Braddy in weightlift ing nationals Wildcat senior Thomas Braddy is travel- used in the snatch and he has continued to ing this weekend to San Francisco to com- work with the Accel team out of Jackson- pete in the USA Weightlifting Junior Na- ville to prepare him for this weekend. tionals. If Braddy were to place in the top three Braddy qualified for the nationals by at the Junior Nationals, he could possibly winning the State of Florida USA Weight- be selected to compete in the Junior World lifting Federation meet a few months ago in games. “This is a huge undertaking for Orlando. Braddy ranks second in the nation Thomas and he has shown great determina- in the Olympic competition consisting of tion in taking on the challenge of competing the clean and jerk and the snatch. on the national level,” said Johns. “Thomas Coach Bobby Johns and Coach Garrison Thomas Braddy is hoping to pursue Olympic lifting in the began training Braddy in the snatch to pre- future while playing football at JU and has pare him for the meet in Orlando. Garrison worked all the tools and work ethic to possibly compete on for several weeks teaching Braddy the technique the world stage at some point in the future.” Wiseman to Oregon Tech Wildcat basketball star Josh Wise- that,” said Wiseman. man will be plying his trade with Wiseman is a guard/forward for the a national champion next season. Wildcats but expects to play shoot- Wiseman signed a letter of intent ing guard for the Owls. He averaged with Oregon Institute of Technology 18 points, 4 assists, 8 rebounds and 3 in Klamuth Falls, Oregon. The Owls blocks this season for BCHS. are the NAIA Division Two basket- “As a coach I hate to see him leave ball champions and Wiseman is ex- but in the same token I welcome cited to be stepping on the court. this challenge for him,” said Coach “It’s a winning program and I Charles Ruise. “He’s an example that have family there,” said Wiseman hard work pays off if you stick with about his decision. it. We appreciate him for his dedica- Wiseman attracted the interest of tion and hard work and wish him the Owls head coach Danny Miles when best.” he attended the OIT basketball camp. The three-year starter will enter Miles followed his performance with a storied program at OIT. They are the Cats and offered him a scholar- two-time national champs and have ship. made ten trips to the national tourna- “I’ll probably be red-shirted my ment. Coach Danny Miles is a former fi rst year, but the coach says I should national NAIA Coach of the Year. get signifi cant playing time after Josh Wiseman THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday, March 19, 2009 Page 11 Lift ers toss away Keystone Hghts. Ms. Rohde among few The Baker County Wildcat scorers in the class. of winning his weight class at weightlifting team continued to In the 219 class, sophomore the state finals and we are also selected for honors camp dominate the opposition by de- Tymechee Givens posted a solid hoping for an 800-pound total feating Keystone Heights by a 570 total to win his class. from him,” said Johns. There BCHS sophomore are chosen. Rohde is score of 68-22 at home March In the 238 class, Thomas have been four lifters to post an Alexandra Rohde one of only 432 stu- 11. Although Keystone put up Braddy continued to dominate 800-pound total in the history of was selected from dents in the nation a hard fight in several weight with a 780 total. Braddy posted weightlifting in Florida. a competitive pool selected and one of classes, there was not much a 430 bench, only 10 pounds “There has never been two on of 107,000 students the 176 females se- doubt that the Wildcats were the off a long-time school record of the same team. We could make nationwide to attend lected. dominant team. 440 pounds held by Mike Wash- history this year if these two the Aerospace and The Air Force will Winners by weight class: ington since 1996. Along with young men could accomplish Technology Honors fund transportation to Ryan Young in the 119 class his bench, Braddy attempted a that feat,” Johns said. Camp sponsored by and from Oklahoma, with a 450 total, which ties the 390-pound clean and jerk. He Remaining point scorers for the US Air Force meals, lodging in the 119 class school record he set cleaned it solidly but missed the the Wildcats were Brandon Tu- at the University of college dorm, books, last season. In the 129 class, jerk. Had Braddy completed that ten, third place in the the 119 Oklahoma in July. fees and tuition for Malone Hadley was the winner lift, it would have tied the overall class; Tucker McCullough, sec- Richard Moore Applicants were the honors camp. with a 365 total and freshman state total record for his weight ond place in the 129 class; John selected on a range “Alex is the fi rst Mardreakus Ford won the 169 class of 820 pounds. Ford, second place in the 139 of issues including Air Force JROTC ca- weight class with a 515 total in “Thomas is flirting with class; Denzel Mack, third place Top speaker their academic ex- Alexandra Rohde det in Baker County just his second ever meet as a some unimaginable records this in the 139 class; Milton Baker, cellence, leadership, to win such a highly Wildcat. year and with his work ethic, I second place in the 154 class; Baker High senior Richard community involvement and ex- prestigious honor,” said Major Greg Williams has been nurs- am certain he will rewrite the Dustin Davis, third in the 154; Moore finished first in the state tracurricular activities. Only the Joseph Chiafolo, head of the high ing a chest injury and posted a record books,” said Johns. Kendrick Singleton placed sec- among career education students top one-half of the top 1 percent school’s JROTC program. 595 total — all he needed to In the heavyweight class, ond in the 169 class; Dikemby in extemporaneous speaking in a win. Ethan Munson looked to be Hogan locked up a third place in meet held last week in Orlando. In the 199 class, Harold Moore headed back toward his true the 183 class. Mr. Moore, 18, had mere had a great day with a 600 total form after missing a few weeks In the 199 class, William minutes to prepare brief talks to take first place. Coach Bobby due to a strained quad muscle. Wheeler took second place; on these topics: what he’d do if Johns will most likely be moving Munson posted a school record- Darvin Ruise posted a second he found $300, and how his cur- Moore down to the 183 class to tying 415 bench and a 335 clean place finish in the 219 class; rent goals affect future career join Williams for the state finals for a 750 total. Trace McCullough and Ray advancement. in hopes of garnering two point “Munson has a great chance Mangiafico rounded out the He earned the right to compete scoring for the Cats by placing by winning the district title in the second in the 238 and heavy- CECF meet in Jacksonville last weight class respectively. month. Track teams over Tigers On March 18, the Wild- The son of Richard and Tam- cats travel to Bradford County my Moore of Macclenny, the The BCHS boys’ and girls’ the 1600 meters in 5:58. to face Bradford, Fernandina honor student plans to attend Jacksonville University next track team cruised to victory in Ryan Young placed second in Beach, Ponte Vedra High and fall. its opening meet of the year, de- the 200 meters and Chris Rob- West Nassau. On March 27, they feating Union County at home inson was third. Robinson was host the first state qualifier at on March 12. The boys won 41- third in the high jump and Dar- the BCHS gym. The meet will 31 and the girls won 42-32 over rious Carter third in the shot put. begin at 4:00 and made up of the the Tigers. Dylan Kett was second in the 18 teams in the district. The 4 X 100 relay team of 1600 meter and Marquise Ruise Harold Moore, Milton Baker, second in the long jump. Thomas Dorsey and Jarvis Sim- Rachell Sorrells won the BCMS assembly mons took fi rst place in 42:42. egal otices discus with a throw of 68.5 for Baker County Middle School L N Luke Kennedy won the 800 the girls. The relay team of Ta- meters in 2:27. Moore, Dorsey will hold an assembly on March tum McCollugh, Ellie Helms, 18 at 1:15 pm for eighth grade IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDI- HIGGINBOTHAM’S TOWING & RECOVERY GRAYS LOCK & KEY MINI STORAGES and Baker swept the 100 meters, CIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, P.O. BOX 1120, US 90 WEST 1169-1 S. 6TH STREET Chelsey Ruise and Jazmine Coo- FLORIDA. students to learn about the Take GLEN ST. MARY, FL. 32040-1120 MACCLENNY, FL. 32063 with Moore running an outstand- CASE NO.: 02-2009-CA-0001 per won in 53:6. Stock in Children Scholarship Phone (904) 259-4375 • FAX (904) 259-6146 Phone (904) 259-9022 GREEN TREE SERVICING, LLC, ing 10:97. Ashton Meredith won The following vehicle will be sold at public The following units containing household Program. Students selected for F/K/A/ CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING, CORP., auction April 3, 2009 at 10:00 am at Higginbo- items such as furniture, appliances, etc., will be 7406 Fullerton Street, Suite 201 participation in this program tham’s Towing & Re cov ery, US 90 West, Glen St. sold by public auction at 10:00 am March 28, Jacksonville, Florida 32256 Mary, FL. 32040. 2009 to satisfy back rent. The following tenants must be eligible for free and re- Plantiff, Adult ed testing can claim their property back if rent is paid before DKG scholarship 1998 Saturn 2 dr. duced lunch and have a 2.0 grade v. this date: The Test for Adult Basic Edu- VIN #1G8ZG1275WZ132477 A Delta Kappa Gamma schol- point average. MICHAEL R. RAYBURN, AMY W. RAYBURN, Name Unit # cation will be given on March CITIFINANCIAL EQUITY SERVICES, INC., CLAY 3/19 Kelly O’Neil 14 arship in the amount of $500 will During their high school SURPLUS LAND 11, April 22 and June 3 from AND BAKER KIDS NET, and STATE OF FLORIDA, Angelina Lombardie 17 be awarded to a female pursuing years, students must maintain DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, RIVER FRONT PROPERTY Ruth Worthington 21 9:00 am-1:00 pm at the Fam- a degree in education with intent Defendants. Wondalen Jackson 55 the same GPA and remain drug The Baker County Board of County Commis- Tessa Lombardie 63 ily Service Center adjacent to ______/ to teach. It is not a requirement and crime-free. Upon comple- sioners are currently accepting proposals from Mandy Tedder 70 Keller Intermediate School. The NOTICE OF ACTION interested parties regarding the purchase or lease Vivian Rhodes 83 for the applicant to be a 2008- tion of high school, they will of County owned property consisting of approxi- testing fee is $15.00, and please TO: MICHAEL R. RAYBURN, mately 10 acres located at the Northwest corner of 3/19-3/25 2009 BCHS graduate. Applica- receive a two-year Florida pre- AMY W. RAYBURN bring the exact amount in cash. the CR121 bridge and the St. Mary’s River. This tions must be submitted to the paid college scholarship to Lake YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a civil action has property is located in the State of Georgia and con- PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Please register two days prior Vocational and Adult Education City Community College. Ap- been filed against you in the Circuit Court, County sists of primarily of pine and hardwood forest and to the test date given; no one ar- of Baker, State of Florida, to foreclose certain real is in the fl oodplain of the St. Mary’s river. If sold The Baker County District School Board will office, 270 South Boulevard plications for the program will property described as follows: the minimum acceptable price will be the appraisal hold the following PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, riving late will be admitted. For SEE EXHIBIT “A”, TOGETHER WITH THAT value and subject to the provisions of Florida Stat- April 6, 2009 in the Baxter Volunteer Fire Depart- East, Macclenny or to any DKG be sent home with students after ment Station #60 located at 27310 CR 127, Baxter, more information call 259-4110 CERTAIN 1999 BELLCREST HOMES INC., 32 X 76 ues Chapter 274 pertaining to the disposal of sur- member no later than March 31. the assembly. MOBILE HOME, VIN #GBHMM52583AB. plus property. Florida beginning at 6:30 p.m. or 259-0403. BCHS seniors can submit the It is the desire of the County to lease or sell the You are required to serve a copy of your writ- property to any responsible fi rm, corporation, com- Approval of Revised School Board Policy: application to the guidance often defenses, if any, to it on Timothy D. Padgett, pany, individual or other entity that will propose to 6.20 (Years of Service Defi ned for Ad- School Lunch Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 2878 Rem- utilize all or a portion of the property for public use ministrative and Instructional Personnel) fice. ington Green Circle, Tallahassee, Florida 32308, subject to any applicable rules and regulations of (revised) To obtain an application, or at least thirty (30) days from the date of first pub- Charlton County, Georgia. Because this property is MENU lication, and file the original with the clerk of this located in Georgia, interested parties should contact THE PUBLIC IS INVITED AND ENCOURAGED School Calendar if you have questions, please see court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney The Charlton County Georgia Authority at 100 3rd TO ATTEND. March 23 - March 27 or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will Garlon Webb at the Vocational Street, Folkston Georgia 31537 or call (912) 496- March 19 O ered everyday: be entered against you for the relief demanded in 2549 for information on the rules, regulations, zon- The documents will be available for preview at and Adult Eduction office or call the complaint. District-wide: FCAT Test- Cold lunch plate, chef salad or pasta ing or building requirements for this property. the Baker County School Board Offi ce located at 392 259-0406. Dated this 10th day of March, 2009. All proposals should be submitted to the Baker South Boulevard East, Macclenny, Florida beginning ing. BCHS: Junior Varsity salad w/wheat roll or crackers and County Board of County Commissioners at 55 N. Wednesday, March 4, 2009 (8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.). dessert (when o ered), 1% lowfat T.A. “AL” FRASER 3rd Street, Macclenny Florida 32063. Any questions Baseball (H), 6:00 p.m. Key Sherrie Raulerson white milk, 1/2% lowfat avored CLERK OF COURT regarding this request for proposals should be di- Superintendent of Schools Club Charter Night Banquet, GED graduation milk, orange juice. BY: Jamie Crews rected to Joe Cone, County Manager at (904) 259- 3613 or jcone@bakercountyfl .org. 3/5-4/2 Auditorium, 6:00 p.m. Junior The annual GED graduation Deputy Clerk All responses are due no later that Thursday IN THE CIRCUIT COURT EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIR- Varsity and Varsity Softball will be held on April 3 in the Monday, March 23 3/19-3/26 April 2, 2009 at 3:00pm. The Board of County Com- CUIT, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED missioners reserves the right to reject any or all CASE NO: 02-2009-CA-0057 @ Santa Fe, 4:00 p.m. BMS: Baker County Middle School Teacher planning day - no school proposals and discontinue this solicitation for any Band parent Mtg., 7:00 p.m. reason. PATRICIA L. FISH, as Trustee of the BENJAMIN F. auditorium at 7:30 pm. Gradu- Tuesday, March 24 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pat Mobley 3/12-3/26 FISH REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, And PATRICIA WES: Good Morning Show ates are asked to please contact Breakfast: Ham and cheese biscuit, fruit (CM REV TR) the holder of the following certifi cate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL L. FISH, as Trustee of the PATRICIA L. FISH REVO- Club Mtg., 8:00 a.m. PK/K: juice, milk has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA CABLE LIVING TRUST, the vocational and adult educa- Lunch: Sliced turkey roast or beef nuggets thereon. The certifi cate number and year of issu- CIVIL ACTION Plaintiffs, Student Advisory Council tion department at 259-0407 to ance, the description of the property and the names CASE NO.: 02-2009-CA-000017 both served with rice an gravy, choice of in which it was assessed are as follows: DIVISION: vs. Mtg., 8:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. confirm their participation in 2 sides: seasoned cabbage, chilled fruit or CERTIFICATE NO: 02-00114 (Open to public.) the ceremony. juice choice, tossed salad with dressing and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SHEILA BIJEAUX, not known to YEAR OF ISSUANCE 2002 Plaintiff, Be dead or alive, And all unknown grantees, Complimentary caps and tas- a slice of cornbread March 20 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: vs. sels along with an individual Wednesday, March 25 NOTICE OF ACTION District-wide: FCAT Test- Breakfast: Cereal with slice of toast, CORRECTED LEGAL DESCRIPTION: photograph will be furnished Lots Five (5) and Six (6) of Block Thirty STEVEN A. MIDYETTE , et al, ing. BCHS: Junior Varsity to graduates courtesy of NEF- fruit juice, milk Three (33) of Lincoln Park, a subdivision of Defendant(s). TO: SHEILA BIJEAUX, not known to be dead or Lunch: Tuna salad with rottini with a a part of Section Thirty-Five (35) Township ______/ alive and Varsity Softball (H), COM. They will also receive homemade wheat roll or pizza burger Two (2) South Range Twenty (20) East, as 4:00 p.m. Junior Varsity and a complimentary 2009 charm per map of plat of said Lincoln Park on fi le NOTICE OF ACTION YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Verifi ed Mortgage on a bun, choice of 2 sides: baked potato in the Offi ce of the County Clerk of said Bak- Foreclosure Complaint has been fi led against you Varsity Baseball (H), 4:00 & courtesy of Jostens. rounds, ole beans, chilled fruit or juice er County, Florida being the same premises TO: STEVEN A. MIDYETTE on the following described property:

7:00 p.m. BMS: Softball @ All GED graduates from choice conveyed to me by Deed of E.J. Calkin et LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 4423 Birch Street al. Recorded in Baker County, Book “V” of Macclenny, Fl 32063 Parcel ID# 08-1S-21-0127-0000-0100 Lake City, 4:15 p.m. KIS: March 2008 through December ursday, March 26 Deeds page 537 May 16, 1927. A parcel of land lying, being situate in the CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN Northeast ¼ of Section 7, Township 1 South, Range Spring Dance, 6:00 - 8:00 2008 are invited to participate Breakfast: French toast with syrup, fruit 21 East, Baker County, Florida, more particularly de- juice, milk ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN p.m. and family and friends are in- BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING scribe as follows: Commence at the Southwest cor- Lunch: Shepherd’s pie with a homemade BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HERE- ner of the North ½ of Southwest 1/4 of Northwest vited to attend. ¼ of Section 8, Township 1 South, Range 21 East; March 21 wheat roll, choice of 2 sides: whipped NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: David Benton IN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE Moore NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER thence run S 00o41’13” W, along the East line of BCHS: Track @ Suwannee, potatoes, steamed broccoli, lettuce and SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTER- said Section 7, a distance of 99.22 feet; thence run S tomato slices Unless such certifi cate or certifi cates shall be EST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, 88o38’25” W, a distance of 50.82 feet; thence run N 9:00 a.m. PRESS CLASSIFIEDS 36o08’35” W a distance of 460.02 feet to the Point Friday, March 27 redeemed according to law, the property described OR OTHER CLAIMANTS ONLY herein will be sold to the highest bidder at the East of Beginning of the hereinafter described parcel of March 23 Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with backed door of the Baker County Courthouse, Macclenny, LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN land: thence continue running N 36o08’35” W a dis- potato rounds, fruit juice, milk Florida on April 14, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. tance of 135.89 feet; thence run N 35o21’35” W a District-wide: Teacher’s distance of 216.88 feet; thence run N 17o05’35” W Lunch: Cheese pizza slice or BBQ on CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN Planning Day. BCHS: Base- $6.00 Dated this 13th day of February, 2009. a distance of 39.94 feet; thence run N 62o36’14” E a bun, choice of 2 sides: baked potato a distance of 351.46 feet; thence run S 27o23’46” ball @ Bradford, 7:00 p.m. rounds, seasoned blackeyed peas, chilled AL FRASER YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose E a distance of 218.14 feet to the point of curva- Deadline Monday at 5:00 ture of a curve to the left; thence run Southeasterly fruit or juice choice CLERK OF COURT a mortgage on the following property in BAKER March 24 T B C P BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA County, Florida: along the arc of a curve concave Northeasterly with a radius of 328.68 feet, through a central angel of BCHS: Junior Varsity and BY: Bonnie M. Palleschi LOT 13, BLOCK D, ACCORDING TO THE 14o58’24” an arc distance of 85.89 feet; thence run Deputy Clerk PLAT OF MACCLENNY II, UNIT II, AS RE- S 47o37’50” W a distance of 330.26 feet to the Point Varsity Baseball @ Clay, 2/26-3/19 CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGES 64 AND of Beginning, containing a total area of 2.71 acres, 65 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BAKER or less. LESS AND EXCEPT therefrom a 30 foot non- 3:30 & 6:00 p.m. Junior Var- US 90 MINI STORAGE COUNTY, FLORIDA. exclusive easement for ingress and egress and over sity & Varsity Softball @ 781 EAST MACCLENNY AVENUE and across the Northeasterly 30 feet thereof. MACCLENNY, FL. 32063 has been fi led against you and you are required to Lake City, 4:00 p.m .Track Phone (904) 259-9022 serve a copy of your written defenses within 30 and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on FRANK E. MA- The following units containing household days after the fi rst publication, if any, on Florida @ Hamilton County, 4:00 LONEY, JR., P.A., Attorney, whose address is 445 items such as furniture, appliances, etc., will be Default Law Group, P.L., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose East Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, Florida 32063; p.m. BMS: Softball @ Yulee, sold by public auction at 1:00 pm March 28, 2009 address is 9119 Corporate Lake Drive, Suite 300, (904) 259-3155, within thirty (30) days after the to satisfy back rent. The following tenants can Tampa, Florida 33634, and fi le the original with this 4:15 p.m. WES: SAC Mtg., fi rst publication of the notice and on or before claim their property back if rent is paid before Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or the 17th day of April, 2009, and to fi le the original 8:00 a.m. “Just Say No” Club this date: immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Mtg., 8:00 a.m. KIS: Fourth Name Unit # Complaint or petition. FRANK E. MALONEY, JR., P.A., attorney or immedi- Grade Field Trip. Doug Register 21 This notice shall be published once each week ately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered Cynthia Surrency 39 for two consecutive weeks in the The Baker County against you for the relieve demanded in the Com- Lauren Stewart 40 Press. plaint or Petition. March 25 Sylvia Watts 44 WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on Tina Davis 48 this 12th day of March, 2009. this 16th day of March, 2009. BCHS: Club Day. Junior William Rogers 49 Varsity Baseball (H), 6:00 George Rogers 51 T.A. “AL” FRASER 3/19-3/25 Al Fraser CLERK OF COURT p.m. KIS: Fourth Grade Field Clerk of the Court Trip. WES: Merrie Melodies By: Bonnie Palleschi By: Jamie Crews Deputy Clerk Club Mtg., 8:00 a.m. Check it out... 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Greatest shopping mall, shop at over 40 major stores; Radio Shack, Office Advertising Info. Depot, Macys, Toys-R-Us, Walmart, Za- Real Estate les. Jeremy Anderson, owner. Call 259- YARD SALES 5052. www.jeremynsonsmall.com 3/5-3/26p Classi fied ads and notic es must be Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8:00 am-? End of paid in advance, and be in our office Notice to Readers Woodlawn Cemetery Road. Huge sale All real estate advertising in this newspaper is no lat er than 4:00 pm the Monday Friday, 8:30 am-3:00 pm, 1445 S. 5th Street. preceding publi ca tion, unless other- subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes Animals it illegal to advertise “any preference, limita- Woman’s Club. All proceeds go to the American wise arranged in advance. Ads can tion or discrimination based on race, color, Caner Society. Inside sale be mailed provided they are accom- religion, sex, handicap, familiar status or Friday and Saturday, 7:30 am-? 713 Chipshot Drive. panied by payment and instructions. Dogs: all types from puppies to adults. national origin, or an intention, to make any They should be mailed to: Classi fied Animal Control, $65 adoption fees will such preference, limitation or discrimina- A little bit of everything. Ads, The Baker County Press, P.O. apply. 259-6786. 11/20tfc tion.” Familial status includes children under Friday and Saturday, 8:00 am-? 541 Laverne Street, behind school Box 598, Mac clen ny, FL 32063. We AKC Lab puppies, $100. 912-614- the age of 18 living with parents or legal cus- board. Toys, household items, furniture, baby items, etc. todians, pregnant women and people secur- 2671. 3/12-3/19p can not assume responsibility for ing custody of children under 18. Friday and Saturday, 8:00 am-? 3527 E. Tallpine Rd. off N. Lowder. ac curacy of ads or notices given over AKC Blockhead Lab puppies, yellow, This newspaper will not knowingly accept Kids toys, tools, glass, clothes, electronics, kitchen, computers, etc. the telephone. Lia bil i ty for errors in all black and chocolate. Parents on prem- any advertising for real estate which is in 904-334-5526 Pam. Huge sale advertising will be limited to the first ises, shots, wormed, health certificates. violation of the law. Our readers are hereby publication only. If after that time, the Ready March 18, $350-$450. Call 904- informed that all dwellings advertised in this Saturday, 8:00 am - ?, 562 N. 5th Street. Variety of items. 727-7882 or 904-635-4365. 3/5-3/19p ad continues to run without notifica- newspaper are available on an equal oppor- Saturday, 7:00 am-noon, 8043 Stewart Road off Woodlawn, brick tunity basis. To complain of discrimination, tion of error by the person or agen cy home; red mailbox. Lay z boy recliner, two chests, wooden rocker for whom it was pub lish ed, then that call HUD toll free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll free telephone number for the impaired is swing, eight wood kitchen chairs, patio set, four chairs, glass top party assumes full payment respon- Lost 1-800-927-9275. table and lounge chair, mens L shirts, 32/34 pants, Ladies size 6-10 sibility. The Baker County Press FSBO, open house this Saturday, March clothes, girls size 8-16 clothes. reserves the right to refuse advertis- 21, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 17598 CR 127, ing or any other materi al which in Three year old Yorkshire Terrier “El- intersection of 127 and 125, look for Saturday, 8:00 am-?, 9801 Glenwood Drive, Glen St. Mary. Sectional the opinion of the publisher does not vis”. Approximately five pounds, brown signs. 904-306-6707, email cylerhome- sofa, furniture, toys, bicycles, clothing and more. meet standards of publication. and black, lost on Sunday, March 15 [email protected] 3/19p around Macedonia store. Reward! JD Owner financing, 3 BR, 2 BA, brand

Press Smith 259-9370, 868-3022 or 868- new, great location, $5000 down. 904- Baldwin 4 BR, 2 BA, 1876 SF, .33 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide mobile home, 1697. 3/19p 334-1902. 3/12-4/2c acres, wood/tile floors, attached car- $700/month rent and $700 deposit. For Sale port, $179,900 OBO. 904-553-5996. 259-9022. 3/12tfc Two lots in Copper Creek, Unit III. Call 3/19-4/9p 813-1580. 12/11tfc Mobile homes. 2 and 3 BR, A/C, service 2 BR, 1 BA central H/A, washer/dryer animals only, $500-$575 plus deposit. Antique furniture close out: chairs, 2003 4 BR, 2 BA mobile home, large Help Wanted hook-up, fenced yard, downtown 904-860-4604. 3/17tfc French style, Hitchcock, pair of transi- open floor plan with split bedrooms, Sanderson, $650/month plus deposit. tional style, mahogany desk, large nar- 1612 SF sits on 1.70 acres of land all Trailer or camper lot for rent $200/ Andy 923-6661, leave message. row French style table, Duncan Phyfe for $110,000. 259-9022 3/12tfc month. 251-4130. 3/19-3/26p Notice to readers: 3/12-3/19p buffet with matching top, Victorian buf- For sale or lease with option to buy, 2 BR, 1 BA mobile home, central H/ The newspaper often publishes classified Homes and mobile homes for rent fet, black wicker table, pair of end tables, house in Macclenny, 4 BR, 2 BA, remod- A, $565/month, first, last plus $300 rattan plant stand and more. All greatly advertising on subjects like work-at-home, from $750-850 monthly. 259-3343. weight loss products, health products. While eled brick home with fenced back yard deposit. Includes water, lawn service 11/13tfc reduced. Southern Charm, 110 South the newspaper uses reasonable discretion and porch, hardwood floors throughout and trash. 259-7335. 6/12tfc 5th Street, Macclenny. 259-4140. in deciding on publication of such ads, it house, new roof, $130,000. Call for 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide on 1.5 acres in 2 BR, 1 BA .apartment for rent in down- 3/19-4/16p takes no responsibility as to the truthful- appointment 904-338-4651.2/26-3/19p Macclenny, $800/month, $800 deposit. town Macclenny. Good, quiet neighbor- ness of claims. Respondents should use Service animals only, no smoking. 259- Two Goodrich truck tires P235-70-R16, 3 acres, high and dry, fish pond, hood, close to everything. No smoking, caution and common sense before send- 7412. 3/19-3/26p $40 pair. Sears Kenmore dryer, like new homes or mobile homes, set-up includ- service animals only, $575/month plus $65. 755-4456. 3/19p ing any money or making other commit- ments based on statements and/or prom- ed, owner financing or cash discount. 4 BR, 2 BA off 90 in Glen St. Mary, $500 deposit and last months rent. Call 904- 25’x36’ garage trusses $1500 OBO. ises; demand specifics in writing. You can 912-843-8118. 2/22tfc deposit, first and last month’s rent. 904- 859-3026 or 259-2417. 3/5tfc 716-9769. 3/19p 259-3300. 3/12tfc also call the Federal Trade Commission at FSBO 2005 3 BR, 2 BA, 25x25 two-car 2002 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide mobile 1984 Tioga motor home with 5000 watt 1-877-FTC-HELP to find out how to spot 2 BR mobile home furnished and com- home on private 2.27 acres in Georgia fraudulent solicitations. Remember: if it garage on one plus acre in Hunter’s generator, sleeps six, 75,000 miles, Ridge. 1800 SF, reduced $30,000, now pletely remodeled $495/month plus first two miles from state line. Pool, fresh sounds too good to be true, it probably is. and last month’s rent. Call Janet Teague paint, very clean with access to river. ready for road, $5,000. 755-4456. - The Baker County Press $210,000. Shown by appointment. 904- 3/19p 662-7952, 259-6153. 3/19-3/26p 259-7766, 910-7273. 3/19p No smoking, references required, $850/ Route driver, Reddi Ice in Jacksonville, 2 BR, 2 BA garden tub in master bed- month, first and last and $500 deposit. Artists! Oils, acrylics, water colors, 21 years of age minimum, one year .72 acre homesite, houses only. At room, clean, good neighborhood, avail- Lease to own option available. Call 275- canvas es, draw ing pads and much experience, clean MVR, apply at 4671 entrance to Macclenny II subdivision, able March 1, $600/month, first, last 0714 or 677-6151. 3/19p more! The Of fice Mart, 110 S. Fifth Edison Avenue, Jacksonville. $39,900. 904-219-0480. 1/29tfc $300 security deposit. Service animals 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide on ½ acre on Street, 259-3737. tfc 3/19-3/26p 3 BR, 2 BA house on one acre, gas heat only. 259-5877. 2/5tfc corner of 125 South and Mudlake Road. Slag for sale, 10-wheeler dump truck Passed up a few golden opportuni- plus fireplace, city water, $118,000. 2 BR, 1 BA 2007 mobile home, central $750/month, $1050 deposit. Call 904- load. Also, A-1 field dirt, cheap. Deliv- ties before? Don’t miss this one. We’re 6765 East Andrews Street, Glen. By H/A, garbage pickup and lawn mainte- 259-9066. Available March 1st. 2/5tfc ered and spread if needed. 653-1656. looking for stay-at-home moms, inac- appointment only 259-6679. 3/5-3/26p nance. $600/month, $300 deposit. Service 3 BR, 2 BA mobile home, large yard, 3/19c tive MLM distributors or anyone look- 1985 60x28 doublewide, 3 BR, 2 BA, animals only. Leave message if we’re not $750/month, first and last plus $500 Visit the historic Franklin mercan- ing to start a home-based business. family room and den, front and bock home. 259-2880. 3/19p deposit. 259-6849. 3/19-3/26p tile, offering affordable antiques, col- This company is in a pre-launch stage porches on one acre near Macclenny lectables and home furnishings. Open with a solid financial opportunity at Elementary. Asking $72,500, owner 2 BR, 2 BA mobile home like new, $700/ Efficiency apartment, all utilities included Fridays and Saturdays. At the railroad absolute ground-floor level. Contact financing available, excellent investment month, first month plus $500 deposit. $525/month, first, last, $300 security. crossing in Glen. 259-6040. 3/19tfc Jeff 838-1150. 3/12-3/19p opportunity. 904-476-7136. 2/26-3/19c Glen area, service animals only. 259- 259-7335. 2/12tfc 2121. 7/24tfc Plants for sale at wholesale price, 400- Children’s Elite is seeking a hard work- You wanted to sell, now you need to 2 BR, 1 BA central air with water soft- Small 2 BR, 1 BA home $600/month 500, three-gallon Aztec grass at $4.99 ing, mature person that likes to work sell. I buy Baker County houses. 904- ener, large kitchen on shady acreage in each. 904-626-8359. 3/19p with children. 259-1373. 2/19-3/19p 219-0480. 1/29tfc plus deposit, near Cecil Field. 2 BR mobile home in Macclenny $500/month Macclenny, $600/month, $250 deposit. 1990-91 Astro bass boat 150hp out- Sales Associate, Job Description: FSBO 3 BR, 2 BA home and garage plus deposit. 912-843-2093. 863-602-1264 after 5:00 pm, 259-7657 board motor, drive on trailer, good con- Answers customer questions, and bill- apartment, 3 BR, 1 BA package on .86 3/19-3/26p after 7:00 pm. 3/12-3/19p dition, $2900. 259-3028. 3/19p ing inquiries with the highest degree of acre in established Macclenny neigh- courtesy and professionalism. Handles borhood. Block construction with hard- New waterfront 4 BR, 2 BA block in 3 BR, 2 BA trailer, Cedar Creek Drive, transactions in connection with acti- wood $300, 000. 259-4455. 2/26-3/19p Cypress Point, 2000 SF, two-car garage, Sanderson, $650/month, first and last screened porch, $1195. 904-860-5564. vation of new customer accounts MacGlen Builders, Inc. Brick homes in months rent, $600 deposit. 251-4130. Automobiles 3/12-3/26p and service orders. Proficient in data Macclenny from $145,000-$210,000. 3/19-3/26p entry skills, spelling and grammar. 813-1580. 11/13tfc 3 BR, 2 BA home, 504 Islamorada Drive, 2 BR duplex for $600/month, Katie Court Qualifications: HS Diploma. Experience living room and den, $1095/month, FSBO, 4 BR, 2 BA 4.82 acres at 17598 Drive. 3 BR single wide trailer on two 1996 Honda Accord LX, very depend- and some college beneficial. Proficient $1000 deposit. 408-9146. Monarch. CR 127, Cuyler. Fixer-upper listed at acres for $650/month. 259-6616. 3/19p able, runs great, everything works, in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. 3/19p $75,000. No owner financing. Contact 235K miles, 4 cyl. automatic, 30mpg. Possess good analytical and organiza- 904-306-6707, email cuylerhomefor- 2 BR, 1 BA, mobile home $525 month, $2000. 275-3007 lv. message. 3/12tfc tional skills. Broad working knowledge [email protected] 3/19p $525 deposit. 904-334-1902. 3/12-4/2c 1987 Toyota pickup, five speed, low of Business Office/Call Center practices 2 BR mobile home, very nice, $300 mileage motor, new tires, runs great and operations. Comfortable at multi- Reduced to $59,900, seller motivated. deposit, $600/month. 259-2787. $1800. Call 571-0913. 3/19p tasking. Benefits: Health, life, 401 (k), 1997 40x24 doublewide Redmond Yard 3/19-3/26p 1998 Nissan Altima, four door, four Retirement plan, vacation, holidays. To mobile home, 2 BR, 2 BA, one acre, new cylinder, automatic, A/C, $2200 OBO. Apply: Mail, fax or e-mail resume on or 4” well, septic tank and drainfield, one 3 BR, 2 BA mobile home, garbage 591-2916. 3/19c before March 25th to: Northeast Florida mile north of Glen, shown by appoint- pickup, water & lawn maintenance pro- Sale Telephone Company, Sales Associate ment only, $59,900 firm. 259-6546 day vided, $450-$585. 912-843-8118. 1995 Dodge Avenger, teal green, four or 219-2842 evening. 2/19tfc cylinder, five speed, runs good, 95,000 Position, 130 N. 4th St., Macclenny, 9/18tfc Saturday, March 21 Fl 32063, Fax: 904-259-1200, e-mail: Brick 3 BR, 1 BA house in Sanderson on second engine $1500. Call 259- 2 BR, 2 BA brick home on fenced city 7:00 am - 2:00 pm 6591. 3/12-3/19p [email protected] EOE M/F D/V and on one acre, nice open floor plan with Drug Free. 3/12-3/19c attached covered carport, offers an lot, 661 Laverne Street, $800/month, First Baptist Church first, last and $500 deposit. Washer/ RN - Well established local home health- additional hook-up site for mobile in Macclenny care agency seeks experienced RN for home at back of lot, $149,000. Call 859- dryer included. 813-5558 or 259-2078. Miscellaneous PRN position. Must have one year Med/ 3026. 9/25tfc 3/19-3/26p Youth Fundraiser Surg. Flexible hours, competitive pay. Lot 23 Deerwood, $45,000. Owner Call 259-3111 or fax resume to 259- financing available. 813-3091. 3/5tfc Brickyard Hunt Club established 1971 5176. 3/5 tfc For sale or lease with option to buy, in Hilliard is looking for new mem- Tire and lube technicians, pay based on Macclenny II, 3 BR, 3 BA house with bers! Prime location next to White Oak experience. TA Travelcenter in Baldwin. large bonus room, stone fireplace and Plantation. Family oriented, clubhouse Apply to Mark Holmes 904-266-4281 hardwood floors, $189,000. Call for and camping facilities, still hunt only ext. 22 or email resume to ta125shop@ appointment 904-233-3262.2/26-3/19p morrisholdings.com 9/11tfc 40+ bucks harvested last year over six FSBO 4 BR, 2½ BA on 2 acres, all points. $1000 for dues by May 1st, on Keyboardist and/or Pianist needed for brick, fish pond, fireplace, 2 car garage. Sundays and one night during week Five miles north of Glen. Selling under CLASSIFIEDS first come first serve basis. Call Tom at for Taylor Church; Heart for God and appraised value, $299,000. 502-7408. 904-307-6070 for more information. people; great attitude; all types Gospel 3/5-3/26p 3/19-4/30p Music; talented and in love with God; Do you have a junk car or truck to sell Team focused only; work with choirs, or haul off. Call 259-7968. 1/10tfc band, praise teams; Excellent part time For Rent Drum lessons Learn to play the drums pay for right person. Call Donna Cox 259-7074 or 259-7324 Ext. 1 to discuss for a reasonable price. ½ hour lesson your qualifications and availability. each week just $50/month, or full hour 3/12-3/19c 1 BR, 1 BA apartment, great location, lesson each week for $75/month. Call $500/month, includes utilities, plus first RJ 653-1794 or email jenksdrummer@ and last month’s rent. Call Janet Teague nefcom.net 3/12-3/26p advertising deadline 259-7766, 910-7273. 3/19p Babysitting in my home, near 125 4 BR, 3 BA block home, lots of space, 2200 SF, two-car garage, peaceful coun- and 127, reasonable prices, hot meals, Monday try lane, very private, $1200 deposit, snacks, all ages, any hours Monday-Fri- 5:00 PM $1200/month. Call 259-6555 or 476- tHe Baker County day, will keep overnight if needed. 838- no eXCePtionS! 8907 or 545-5485. 3/19p 2287. 3/5-3/26p THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday, March 19, 2009 Page 13 Vacation Rental Clean-up day on the St. Marys GOP meeting Saturday, March 21 marks the 13th annual St. Marys River clean- The monthly meeting of the Smokey mountain cabin, trout stream, up where volunteers police the area around the Boy Scout Camp land- Baker County Republican Party rich lauramore near Cherokee, NC, Gatlinburg, TN, Pigeon ing off Steel Bridge Rd. will begin at 7:00 pm on Tues- Forge and Dollywood, $350/week. 386- The four-county event over the years has resulted in more than a day, March 24 at the historic 752-0013. 3/12-4/30p half-million pounds of trash extracted from the river and its tributar- Mathis House on the Glen St. construction, inc. ies from Baker and Charlton counties east through Nassau and Cam- Mary Nursery. Custom Homes • Additions • Remodels Commercial Rental den counties to the mouth at St. Marys, Ga. All local Republicans are in- Activity in Baker County is confined to the Boy Scout Camp. vited to attend. For more infor- 259-4893 •• 904-403-4781 cell. Volunteers are asked to bring a rake, dip net or trash stick to the mation or directions, call Don 5960 Lauramore Rd., Macclenny, FL 32063 landing about 8:00 am. The collection ends around noon. Trash bags Marshall at 259-9668. RR License No. 282811470 Small office, utilities included, $400/ are furnished. month. 259-9022. 3/12tfc For more information call Dean Woehrle at 904-879-3498. Office space for rent, prime location, downtown Macclenny, $588.50 per month plus deposit. Call 259-6546. 1/8ftc 1000 SF office space located on 121. 259- 9022. 11/20tfc Commercial building for lease with 4,000 SF available, on main Macclenny intersec- Notice of Public Disclosure tion with plenty of parking space, call 259- 2417. 10/16tfc of the

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MACGLEN BUILDERS, INC. Garrett Home Improvements • Major appliances • 698-E West Macclenny Ave. Remodels and all types of roofing 535-8399 Design / Build No job too small 24 hour, 7 day emergency service! (next to Raynor’s Pharmacy) 904-259-8989 Lic. #CGC019625 1/15tfc Your plans or our plans Licensed & insured Call Vince Farnesi, Fall & Winter hours Lic.#CCC1328526 Owner-Operator ALLEN’S LAWN AND - Bentley Rhoden - 904-303-9829 Wednesday-Friday Lic.#CBC1250891 3/19-4/9p 3/12-4/16p 259-2124 10:00 am-6:00 pm MICHAEL & JONATHAN’S LANDSCAPING 904-259-2255 CBC060014 3/14tfc ROGER RAULERSON 7/1tfc Saturday 10:00 am-2:00 pm LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION Mowing, edging, mulching, clean-ups, sodding, removal THE OFFICE MART WELL DRILLING McKINNEY ELECTRIC CO. 259-5222 & LAWN SERVICE 2" and 4" wells (CPC 053903) 9/2tfc and replacement. Oils, acrylics, watercolors, No job too small For complete lawn care Call Roger or Roger Dale Fair price, great work FILL DIRT Sprinkler repairs canvases, drawing pads Commercial & residential & much more! Licensed and insured Culverts installed Free estimates 259-7531 Licensed & insured 110 South Fifth Street Licensed & Insured Call Tim Johnson 259-7388 210-7512 Family owned & operated 317-6149 259-2536 4/10tfc 259-3737 2/26-4/30p tfc Lic. #EC2331 3/5-3/26p 5/11tfc 4/3tfc THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday, March 19, 2009 Page 14 C C Pre-K center students use innovative Let people know what’s going on- A to Z method of ‘hanging hats’ on the alphabet www.bakercountypress.com by Kelley lannigan Press Staff Woodlawn Kennels In Tara Thompson’s class at Quality Professional Care the PreK-Kindergarten Center, teacher and students have been GroominG BoardinG busy creating an unusual and 259-4757 fun collection of hats. No two are alike and each Private • Spacious • Indoor/Outdoor Runs represents a letter of the alphabet. A for Apple, B for Bat, C for Complete Bath, De-flea & Groom . . . . $20-$25 Chameleon, D for Dragon ... “We’re still working on a Bath, De-flea & Nails Clip ...... $10-$15 few like the letter X,” said Ms. Thompson. “It won’t be long be- Boarding (per actual day) ...... $5-$7 fore we have the complete alphabet.” The hats are a fun way to introduce and familiarize kids with the alphabet and help them Ronnie Sapp Well & Septic Tank identify words that begin with specific letters. It’s proven to be Well Drilling ~ Water Softeners & Purification effective because the hats are entertaining and give visual re- Septic Tanks ~ Drain Fields ~ Iron Filters inforcement. For the letter S, Ms. Thomp- son used an actual sombrero. 259-6934 Crawling up the side of the hat is a big hairy spider. This design We’re Your WaTer exPerTS represents two words that begin Licensed in Florida & Georgia with the same letter: the spider Major credit cards accepted. crawls up the sombrero. Where did she get the idea to teach children the alphabet using hats? It all started a few years ago during a vacation to the Dolly- Ms. Thompson’s class models their alphabet hats. wood theme park in Tennessee. Photo by Kelley lannigan “They had this unbelievable said Ms. Thompson. “Even my When a neighbor gave her a Some of the hats came from hat store,” she said. “Almost friends got involved.” quilt square, she knew immedi- the Dollar Store, like the fish anything you can imagine, they One of them found a construc- ately it could be used to create hat. “I keep my eyes open,” said had a hat to match it. I wanted tion worker’s hard hat on the side the Q hat. The decorative square Ms. Thompson. “You just never to get one to use in my class just of the highway and brought it to was backed by a stiff board to know where a great one will for fun.” her. She wasn’t sure how to use it make it stand up. turn up.” Her first purchase was a piz- because the letters C and H were The hat for letter K was a The kids love to wear all the za hat so colorful and crazy she already represented. labor of love to create, but well hats and some are more popular couldn’t pass it up. Ms. Thompson was shopping worth the effort. than others. The bat hat is a par- “The kids are gonna love in Walmart where she saw zip- “We collected a heap of those ticular favorite. this,” she thought. pers on sale and realized the little plastic packets of ketchup Nearly every day, Ms. Thomp- Ms. Thompson began notic- kids could use the hard hat and and cut each one open, washed son wears a different hat while ing more interesting hats as she zippers for the letter Z. them out and glued them back teaching. visited other stores in the area Back in the classroom, stu- together again. Then we used “I wear them all day, even and soon the alphabet idea was dents attached the multicolored them to cover a baseball cap.” when I go out of the classroom,” born. More purchases followed zippers to the hard hat with glue. The class is still developing she said. “My husband filmed and the collection began to It worked out great. the design for the X hat. They me in the classroom for my vid- grow. Someone gave the class a big plan to use an actual x-ray nega- eo submission when I applied for “At first I was buying the plastic nose glued to an old fish- tive lighted from behind by a bat- hats. Then I started involving ing hat for the letter N. The nose tery-powered bulb. Now they’re Teacher of the Year, and there I the kids more and turned mak- hat is too big for the kids, so Ms. trying to figure out the best way am wearing the bat hat.” ing hats into part of the project,” Thompson usually wears it. to construct it.