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THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2014 WWW.CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM VOLUME 47, NO. 28 75¢75¢ Clay sheriff suspends four in wrongful arrest Set of new procedures Clay County Sheriff’s Of ce could arrest He said a key in the mix-up was detectives’ in place at agency the wrong woman twice in ve months has failure to show victims a photo array, as ended with four suspensions and a set of well as searching for the suspect without By Eric Cravey new procedures at the agency. using her middle name. Managing Editor Sheriff Rick Beseler said sloppy police In disciplinary hearings held July 2, work was the root cause in the arrest of Beseler suspended Det. Mark Maertz, Sgt. GREEN COVE SPRINGS – An internal in- Ashley Nicole Chiasson, 28, of Chalmette, Robert Curry, Det. William Roberts and Lt. vestigation aimed at nding out how the Ashley N. Chiasson Ashley O. Chiasson La., once in January and again on May 27. SEE ARREST, 23 $64,175 lien removed from Keystone property
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In Tuesday evening’s Clay County Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board consisting of Diane Hutchings, Doug Con- key, and Chairman Wendell Davis voted 3-0 to lift a more than $64,000 lien from the property located at 5950 Plantation Court in Keystone Heights. The lien was initiated over the delin- quency of Adolfo S. Hernandez to maintain his property and who was cited by Code Enforcement for junk on the property, junk cars, and non-permitted structures over the course of more than two years. At $75 dollars a day, the ne grew from 2011 through 2014. The issue that ensued came when Rob- STAFF PHOTO BY RANDY LEFKO ert and Amy Winter bought the property in Shriner’s on parade January 2014. During the course of closing Members of area Shriner’s Club cruise down the road in their mini cars and motorcycles during the annual Keystone Heights Fourth of July parade. SEE BCC, 2
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[email protected] Memories [email protected] 1930’s Drs. Lake and its bridge were major summertime attractions for local boys n the Hoover times of the 1930s, there wasn’t much going on in the sleepy little Itown of Orange Park. And for adolescent boys who could manage to evade chores the place to hang out was Doctors Lake or the bridge across its mouth. The bridge was new, a WPA project, and drew all ages waiting to watch it operate. It was built of cypress wood and steel in a design technically known as a swing bridge. Locals called it - The Crank Bridge - and it did both, simultaneously. The Doctors Lake swing bridge was a WPA project that brought not only convenience but also entertainment at a time when everyone needed both. When the signal (usually a loud holler or a squawking air horn) came to open the bridge, the tender and his helper choice of Yerkes Laboratory doctors, were Lake. With room to expand, J.V. Carnes Co. ered up before sunrise to make sh stew. would strike out for the middle of the a special treat because many were novice became the hub for a rapidly growing com- Some days would nd the boys out on bridge. There, they would insert a huge sailors and required several tries to navi- mercial shing industry in the area. Early the lake making islands by piling hyacinths T-shaped bar into the center of the span gate the narrow opening. mornings were a frenzy of activity, with as high as he could reach, then, climbing and take their places on each end of the T. Most mornings before daylight, a boats pulled up along the full length of the on top. Slowly walking clockwise and using brute parade of motorized shing boats came dock. Each catch was unloaded, headed, Other days the boys might be found strength, they would crank the span and it slipping under the bridge from a night of gutted, weighed and a price negotiated on directing traf c when a group of porpoises would swing perpendicular to the rest of pulling big channel cats from the St. Johns the spot. Waste was piled up on the beach showed up to give an impromptu show the bridge creating a pair of openings. River headed to Carnes Fish Plant near and the rest packed in boxes with ice and tossing sh around in the river until the Come the weekend - the crank stayed where Carnes St. dead-ends into the lake. moss and loaded into waiting trucks which traf c jammed to a complete stop. Cars hot. Streams of large pleasure boats J.V. Carnes, originally from Steubenville lit out for Jacksonville and points unknown. just froze in the road and passengers (revelry in full gear) passed through, Ohio, began operation of a sh processing By the ‘30s and hard depression, the bailed out to lean on the bridge and watch. destined for weekend homes on Doctors plant in Jacksonville in 1893. His rst site catches got weak and only the hard core But…if nothing was going on at the Lake maintained by prominent Jacksonville in Orange Park was a two story building on shermen were still at it. Fish heads that lake, there was always the town’s only stop families. the town pier at the end of Kingsley Ave. use to stay stacked on the shore till they and go light at the corner of Kingsley and Tall-masted sailing boats, the craft of In 1914 the plant was moved to Doctors were only t for free fertilizers were gath- Roosevelt Blvd to watch.
to the property. Within one month they had lar, pointed out that there would be no way submitted for this project were rejected for cleaned up the property, addressing each they should have gotten title to the prop- being non-responsive. BCC violation issued by the code enforcement erty if they were purchasing it via a loan. All the bids were in the $750,000 from page1 of cers. The Winters then requested that “If a loan were involved, then there range, but CORE was able to whittle down the lien be reduced to $0 since they had would be title insurance and the title would its bid to a more manageable $143,000. It it was pointed out to them that the prop- cleaned up the property. The special Mag- never have been issued until the lien was was explained that the reason behind the erty had a lien attached to it. The couple istrate who originally issued the lien said cleared and that couldn’t have been re- lower bid was that the scope of the project contacted the Code Enforcement Division that he thought that would be the proper moved the same day the phone call was was lowered. Not all of the down spouts of the county government to ask a few way to move forward as did Parrish. made,” said Davis. are to be replaced, there will be no sand questions. “After looking at pictures of the prop- The employee who gave the erroneous blasting and some parts of the arena which “They were told, in error, that the lien erty, I would say that they [the Winters] information to the Winters has been coun- are not in imminent danger will be reno- followed the property owner and not the invested quite a bit of money in cleaning seled and is still working for the county as vated instead of replaced. property. There was a new employee who up that property. So I will move that we of July 9, 2014. The error cost the county “I’m glad to hear there is a long term was not familiar with the process at that accept the recommendation [of Parrish] to $3,500 in admistrative costs along with strategy plan so some things are done ev- time,” said Holly Parrish, Director of Eco- have the lien removed,” said Commissioner the $60,675 in nes. ery year so we don’t get caught with the big nomic and Development Services Depart- Hutchings. In other BCC business, the board de- items all at once,” said Davis. ment. “They asked for that in writing and Questions were raised by both Davis cided to pull from the consent agenda ap- The agreement will go back to com- received it in writing.” and Conkey about how the Winters could proval pending review of the Grand Pavil- mittee for reworking before being brought After the purchase was complete the have proceeded through closing without ion Improvements agreement with CORE back before the board for a vote. Winters discovered that the lien did attach this issue being raised. Davis, in particu- Construction Company. Originally, the bids
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The BMW name, model names and logo are registered trademarks. 4 CLAY TODAY • July 10, 2014 OPINION CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM In Florida, ‘meh’ This Week sums up my feelings In History about many issues 2004, 10 Years Ago By Mark O’Brien • Officials with Clay County Fire Res- A great little three-letter word sums up cue donated a decommissioned 1981 GMC most of my feelings these days. fire truck to a fire department in the Pan- It’s “meh,” a word made famous by handle’s Calhoun County. The 1,000 gallon “The Simpsons” to describe indifference, per minute pumper was a big boost for the apathy, the I-don’t-give-a-hoot feeling that Kinard Volunteer Fire Department. often descends on us as we are blanketed • Clay County Habitat for Humanity by Florida’s summer heat. We just yearn to held a parking lot party aimed to raise cuddle up to a frosty air-conditioner and awareness and recruit volunteers to help sip a frosty drink. build homes for the less fortunate. If it’s meh, it elic- • Clay County authorities investigated its neither a frown an apparent hit and run accident that nor a smile, just a claimed the life of Jason Simmons, 22, of shrug of the shoul- Orange Park. ders. No empathy, no antipathy, just a 1994, 20 Years Ago “meh.” Among the • Sheriff Scott Lancaster and staff cel- many things that ebrated the opening of the Clay County now leave me feeling Sheriff’s Office Middleburg sub-station at meh, ho-hum, what- Mark O’Brien 1836 Blanding Blvd. ever these days: Guest Column: • After three court trials, Assistant • Marco Rubio. I want to care about a State Attorney Tim Collins announced he bright, young son of refugees who has en- How Clean Is Your Drinking Water? would not try Andre Clemons of Jackson- ergy and ideas, but Rubio’s flip-flopping ville a fourth time for murder. Clemons and lack of knowledge make me yearn for By Susan Beason can contain a number of different impuri- was charged with killing Kevin Eugene Charlie Crist, the original Gumby of Florida Make lemonade. ties, some naturally occurring and others Baker, 29, while robbing a Winn Dixie store politics. When I see Rubio, I think of those Run the dishwasher. resulting from human activity. Decaying in 1991. signs that say, “You must be this tall to ride Fill the wading pool. vegetable matter, leaking storage tanks • An investigation into possible theft this ride.” He needs a sign to encourage Daily life re- and stormwater runoff are just some of the involving the Clay County Sheriff’s Ex- him to raise his stature before he tries the quires safe, reli- sources of water contaminants. Florida plorer Post, led to the arrest of Frank Jo- merry-go-round of big-league politics. able water. But how has compliance standards for more than seph Spanarelli on grand theft charges. • Gov. Rick Scott’s re-election cam- clean is your water 80 possible contaminants. Spanarelli also was fired from his job as a paign. My mind is made up and no amount and where does it Florida’s 5,400 regulated public water corrections officer at the county jail. of advertising will change it. come from? systems are required to treat their water • Airline travel. Yes, it’s complicated, You can find the and meet state and federal standards. At 1984, 30 Years Ago expensive and unpleasant. That’s life. facts about your Susan Beason the very least, chlorine is added for disin- • The Board of County Commission- Move along, and please don’t rhapsodize drinking water in fection. Some source waters are naturally ers passed a resolution allowing voters to about “the good old days of air travel” in one place: the water quality report pub- corrosive or have high concentrations of decide whether they wanted to continue the 1960s — when the food was the equiv- lished by the community water supplier. organic or inorganic substances. These prohibiting Sunday sales of alcoholic bev- alent of a TV dinner, the flight attendants Often called the Consumer Confidence Re- source waters must be treated to remove erages on the fall election ballot. had to be female, young and thin, and Un- port, these reports are required by state undesirable color or taste, or to prevent • Authorities charged Robert Joseph cle Sam subsidized routes. and federal law so customers can make corrosion in pipes and water heaters. Wasdin, 19, of Orange Park, with one count • Haters. Either side. There’s a lot of informed decisions about their health and Drinking water, including bottled wa- of attempted murder after allegedly stab- gray in the world, boys and girls and talk the environment. The reports – due annu- ter, can reasonably be expected to contain bing Johnny Lynch, 19, of Orange Park, show hosts. Grow up and look at the other ally by July 1 – also give water systems at least small amounts of some contami- multiple times. side before you spew venom. a chance to tell customers what it takes nants. The presence of contaminants does • Headline proclaimed: “Clay County • Reality television. There are so many to protect water sources and deliver safe not necessarily indicate that water poses isn’t ready for disaster” as state officials “reality” TV shows now that their formulas drinking water. a health risk. listed Clay County as a risk-host area by and their facades are showing. However, I Each report is required to include basic Many 2013 water quality reports can the Division of Emergency Management in do check an occasional “Real Housewives information, including the source of your be viewed online. The Clay County Utility Tallahassee. of… ” and instantly appreciate my wife community’s drinking water. Most Florida Authority is the main provider of drinking more. communities rely on groundwater. The water in Clay County. The CCUA report is 1974, 40 Years Ago • The personal lives of Alec Baldwin, Floridan Aquifer System, which lies un- available at https://www.clayutility.org/ • The Clay County School Board award- Justin Bieber, Kim and Kanye, and a whole der the entire state, is the major source of about/consumer_confidence_reports.aspx. ed People’s Construction Company of Jack- host of other celebrities who will never drinking water. sonville a contract for $877,327 to con- darken the door at my house. The report must inform customers of Susan Beason is an information spe- struct a Vocational Technical Center on the • The travails of the 2014 Boston Red any contaminants found in the water sup- cialist with the Florida Department of campus of Orange Park High School. Sox. My team is so bad this year that ply and the likely source of the contami- Environmental Protection in Tallahas- • School district officials also learned they’re lagging below the .500 mark, but nant. Water from rivers, lakes and aquifers see that previous estimates of $2.1 million that’s OK. The Sox won the World Series may not be enough to construct Orange in 2013, the third time since 2004. That’s Park Middle School “D.” Officials say the three more championships than my father Letters to the Editor construction costs may run as high as $2.5 and grandfather saw in their lifetimes as Concerned about your community? Not sure how to get things done? million. Red Sox fans. 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By Gregory A. Phillips lege and in the fall I’m transfering to the Staff Writer University of Florida to get my elementary education degree there and then my mas- Tuesday evening the Clay County Farm ters in agricultural education,” said Silcox. Bureau awarded nine Clay County students “I’m thinking of maybe coming back to Clay with scholarships, including the first ever County, if there are any jobs available.” Katy Hendry Memorial Future Agriculture Silcox worked as an intern at Wilkinson Teacher scholarship. While some of the Junior High, but said that she’d ultimately students were out of town or state working, like to teach at the high school level. six were on hand to receive their scholar- “I really want to teach high school so it ships at a special awards ceremony held in was a different experience. Different types Middleburg. of students, some are very mature and oth- “We’d like to thank you personally in- ers are not,” Silcox said. stead of just send the checks in the mail. Jacquelyn Dempsey is also attending You have all worked hard and I’m sure Santa Fe C.C. before transferring to the you’ll continue to work hard,” said Farm University of Florida to study herpetology Clay County Farm Bureau awarded Clay County students with scholarships. Bureau President Gayward Hendry. and entomology. Herpetology is the study Tanner Silcox, daughter of Orange Park of reptiles and amphibians while entomol- Fire Chief Ty Silcox, was awarded the in- ogy is the study of insects. She said that Monahan said. “There are plenty of consul- augural Katy Hendy scholarship for $1,000 she plans on using the scholarship to help Clay site tants who would say, ’Hey, you’re doing a named after the deceased daughter of Gay- pay for her books, which are not cheap. from page 3 fine job. I love what you’re doing. Here’s ward. He said that he sees some of his late Her scholarship was for $400. who you make the check out to.’ We’re a no daughter in Tanner. Her zest for life and “I get a book allowance each semester cost sounding board for these individuals.” desire to teach being among the top traits. don’t often need a loan to streamline a pro- The U.S Small Business Administra- “I’m going to Santa Fe Community Col- SEE SCHOLARSHIPS, 15 duction model. But how you broach that tion administers the SBDC program to particular subject is very precise business. provide management assistance to cur- “What it really comes down to is a posi- rent and startup businesses. The SBDC tion of trust that you build between your- has a wealth of experience in many facets self and the business owner. Sometimes of business to share with small business they simply don’t understand our angle owners. Learn more online at http://www. because they’re not paying at the door,” sbdc.unf.edu/.
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Baptist Clay will soon be getting new ap- The $16 billion HAI market is growing in parel designed to fend off germs and halt part due to the Affordable Care Act, which the spread of what are commonly referred penalizes hospitals for re-admissions for to as hospital-acquired infections. patients with these conditions. HAI also in- Baptist Health is investing more than crease hospitalization costs and jeopardize $1 million in the rst round of uniform pur- patient safety. chases for more than 6,000 staff in Duval and Clay counties who have frequent pa- Clay attorney nominated for tient contact and for new patient garments judgeship with the same technology. The healthcare provider has purchased JACKSONVILLE – A Green Cove Springs more than 30,000 pieces of staff uniforms, attorney is one of six area attorneys who lab coats and scrub jackets are being dis- been placed on a tributed in phase one that feature Vestex short list to ll a textile technology, which has a durable u- vacant county court id barrier and an antimicrobial agent that judgeship with the prevents infectious organisms from being Fourth Judicial Cir- acquired and retained on the fabric. cuit. Baptist Health of cials say it is the rst Mark A. Sieron, PHOTO COURTESY MARY JUSTINO, CLAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE health system in the world to widely adopt who served three protective staff and patient garments that years as an assis- Scholarship Recipients repel uids and minimize the risk of trans- tant state attorney, On Tuesday, July 8, Jennifer White, widow of slain Det. David White presented Robert “Cody” Mathews and Stacci Sastre the 2014 Dave White Memorial Foundation Police Academy mission of organisms. practices crimi- Scholarship. This is the second year the White Foundation has provided a scholarship for The maker of the protective garments Mark A. Sieron nal defense law in students entering the law enforcement academy at St. Johns River State College. The scholarship is an Orlando-based medical textile com- Green Cove Springs is valued at more than $3,400 (cost of the police academy, uniforms and books and supplies.) pany called Vestagen Technical Textiles. at the rm of Aguilar, Sieron and Yeomans. Both with be starting the police academy this summer. “Our goal through these events, the The company’s website refers to the Bap- He joins Lester B. Bass, Brian J. Ca- missions of the foundation and awarding these scholarships is to continue Dave’s legacy for tist deal as “its biggest health system con- brey, Angela D. 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After gaining employ- GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Students in ment at K-Mart, a co-worker introduced the Academy of Law and Emergency Ser- him to her police officer husband, and vices at Clay High are learning more than through their relationship, Rutledge devel- math and English. oped an interest in police work. The four-year program is the brainchild A few years later, after being attacked of former Clay County Commissioner Har- in an armed robbery at the McDonald’s he old Rutledge and Clay High principal Peter managed in Fernandina Beach, Fla. Rut- McCabe. It began 11 years ago with only ledge made a life-changing decision. 12 students and has grown to accommo- “I didn’t like the way that [the robbery] date about 230. And this fall when school made me feel, so I decided I was going to opens, Rutledge said, student numbers are be a police officer and prevent that from expected to grow again. happening,” Rutledge said. After a 20-year-long career in law en- Today he shares that inspiration with forcement and four years as county com- the students in his classes. missioner, Rutledge now teaches full time Students in the academy leave with a at Clay High, where he shares his enthusi- Class “D” unarmed security officer license. asm for criminal justice with like-minded They have the option of earning a 911 dis- students. patch license or preparing for a career as During his junior year in high school, a legal assistant. Students from the Clay High Criminal Justice Academy conduct a vehicle security review on student vehicles at the school. The students, under close supervision, checked every car in the parking lot for possible security problems such as cars left unlocked and valuables left in plain Weekly Crossword sight.
Yet students also walk away with skills “I don’t think you can get this experi- that can benefit them throughout their life, ence, like the experiences I’ve gotten, any- Rutledge said. where else,” Farmer said. “Even if I don’t “We teach a lot more than just certifica- pursue criminal justice, which I do plan to, tions,” he said. “The public safety field is I feel like I’ve come out of this program be- full of ethics and morals, values and judg- ing a better person.” ments. Those are the soft skills that we can And the academy is already produc- really teach these kids, like how to work in ing its share of success stories, students groups and how to work with people you who have graduated and are working in don’t like.” the criminal justice field. Colby Eads, who Morgan Farmer, a rising senior in the graduated from Clay High in 2013, now academy at Clay High, said she hopes to works at the Putnam County Sherriff’s Of- go to college, become a police officer and fice. Eads said he “learned a lot of ethical eventually work for the Federal Bureau of and moral skills on top of vocational skills” Investigation. Farmer said she feels she and remains in touch with other students has gained invaluable experiences in the program. SEE CLAY HIGH, 9
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TOWN OF ORANGE PARK, FLORIDA chool News STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND SSepulveda graduates from Certificates were introduced in 2009 as a Emory University component of the SkillsUSA Work Force CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES ATLANTA – An Orange Park resident Ready System. GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS recently graduated from Atlanta’s presti- “Over 6,000 students from every state FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 gious Emory University during its 169th in the nation came to compete in the Skill- commencement ceremony. sUSA Championships this week,” said Tim Jazmin Ortiz Sepulveda of Orange Park Lawrence, SkillsUSA executive director. received a bachelor of arts from Emory “This is the SkillsUSA partnership at its College of Arts and Sciences on May 12. best. Students, instructors and industry Emory University is known for its representatives are working together to demanding academics, outstanding un- ensure America has a skilled workforce dergraduate experience, highly ranked and every student excels. These students professional schools and state-of-the-art prove that career and technical education research facilities. Emory encompasses expands opportunities.” nine academic divisions, as well as the Mi- chael C. Carlos Museum, The Carter Cen- Yong Yi named to spring ter, the Yerkes National Primate Research 2014 Dean’s List Center and Emory Healthcare, Georgia’s largest and most comprehensive health BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Jae Yong Yi of Or- care system. ange Park was among more than 1,000 students who made the Dean’s List during Cuneo wins third in national the Spring 2014 semester at the presti- competition gious Pratt Institute. Founded in 1887, Pratt Institute is a KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Middleburg High global leader in higher education dedicated student was recently awarded a bronze to preparing its 4,700 undergraduate and medal in a national career and technical graduate students for successful careers education skills competition. in art, design, architecture, information John Cuneo was among more than and library science, and liberal arts and 6,000 students to take part in the recent sciences. Located in the cultural hub of SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills New York City with historic campuses in Conference where he captured bronze in Brooklyn and Manhattan, Pratt is a living the telecommunications cabling competi- lab of craft and creativity with esteemed TOWN OF ORANGE PARK, FLORIDA tion. professors and scholars who challenge Students took part in 99 hands-on oc- their talented students to transform their STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES cupational and leadership contests, such passion into meaningful expression. IN FUND NET POSITIONS as robotics, criminal justice, aviation PROPRIETARY FUNDS maintenance and public speaking. Indus- Sarina Fanelli named to FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 try professionals design, run and judge Siena College Dean’s List all contests in SkillsUSA, which were held LOUDONVILLE, NY- Sarina Fanelli was June 23-27 in Kansas City. named to the Dean’s List for the Spring Top student winners received gold, 2014 semester. Fanelli is a English Educa- silver and bronze medallions. Many stu- tion major from Green Cove Springs. dents also received prizes such as tools of Students must achieve a grade point their trade and/or scholarships to further average between 3.5 and 3.89 to be named their careers and education. The SkillsU- to the Dean’s List and 3.9 or above to be SA Championships is for high school and named to the President’s List. college-level students who are members of Founded in 1937, Siena College is a SkillsUSA. private, Catholic Franciscan, residential, In addition, high scorers in the con- liberal arts college with a student body of tests received Skill Point Certificates. The about 3,000. Siena College offers 30 de- Skill Point Certificate was awarded in 86 gree programs, 45 minors and certificate occupational and leadership areas to stu- programs, and professional curricula in dents who achieved a high score defined teacher preparation/education, pre-medi- by industry. The SkillsUSA Championships cal, pre-law and social work. were founded in 1967, while the Skill Point
lic Service Association, of which Rutledge serves as statewide chairman. Clay High In FPSA, students are able to focus on from page 8 more hands-on skills, such as fingerprint- from his criminal justice classes. ing, defensive tactics, traffic stops, crime “I grew very close to just about every- scene investigations and use of force. one in my classes,” he said. “I felt like we FPSA students participate in annual com- got to the point that if someone had a prob- petitions, where this year, nine students lem, everyone there would pitch in and try from Clay High participated, and three re- to help out with it and make everything lit- turned home with awards. tle bit easier for each other.” This year, the academy added about In addition to criminal justice courses, 90 students, and Rutledge said he expects students have the option to join an after about the same number of incoming ninth Legal No. 31465 published July 3 and July 10, 2014 in school co-curricular club, the Florida Pub- graders next year. Clay County’s Clay Today newspaper. 10 CLAY TODAY • July 10, 2014 COMMUNITY CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM
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Ernest Edward Saunders, 85, of Penney Mrs. Diane M. Aguilar, age 72, a long Ruth Mae Sasic, 69, of Green Cove Dennis Joe Gilbert, 67, of Fleming Is- Farms, FL passed away on July 5, 2014. time Clay County resident, passed away Springs, FL died July 3, 2014. Russell Ha- land, FL passed away July 2, 2014. Please He was born on Aug. 24, 1928 to parents, July 7, 2014 in Jacksonville, FL. She was ven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and sign the family’s online guestbook at www. Ernest E. and born September 15, 1941 in Chincoteague, Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road broadusraines.com. Arrangements under Margaret Harris VA. Diane is remembered for her love Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. 904-284- the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, Saunders. After of the outdoors, hunting and caring for 7720 www.RHRFH.com 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL the deaths of his her garden, her wonderful cooking and 32043 (904) 284-4000. parents he and his genuine concern for others, and most of siblings, Ester, Ray, all her dedication as a loving wife, mother, Floyd, Albert and and grandmother, and friend. She will be Authur (the twins), deeply missed by all who know her. were lovingly She is survived by her husband of 57 VANESSA SUE HARRIS raised by Bill and years, Roy James Aguilar; her daughter Vanessa Sue Harris, 61, of Green Cove Essie Harris. Sue Ann Aguilar, and son Michael Aguilar; Springs, FL passed away July 4, 2014. PAULINE MARY MITCHELL Mr. Saunders Ernest Edward Saunders and her grandchildren Alisa and Jacob Please sign the family’s online guestbook married the love Aguilar. Diane was predeceased by her at www.broadusraines.com. Arrange- Pauline Mary Mitchell, 75 of Middle- of his life, Frances Courtoy Saunders for son Roy Aguilar, Jr. ments under the care of Broadus-Raines burg, FL died July 7, 2014, Russell Ha- 58 years until her passing. Ernest proudly Graveside funeral services will be Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove ven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and served his country in held at 11:00 AM on Thursday July 10, Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000. Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road The United States Army 2014 at Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. 904-284- during the Korean War 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL. 7720 www.RHRFH.com and graduated from the Family members will greet friends on FBI Academy in Washington, DC in 1965. Thursday morning from 10:30 AM until He served as Governor Ferris Bryant’s the hour of service at the graveside. personal aide during his term as Florida Please sign the online guestbook at www. Governor. jacksonvillememorygardens.com Mr. Saunders owned several businesses ROCKY WAYNE HOWELL including, Penney Farms Gulf, Green Rocky Wayne Howell, 50 of Middleburg, Cove Gulf and Saunders Trucking. He also JOHN HENRY PADGETT FL died July 7, 2014. Russell Haven of managed and retired from Shadd Trucking John Henry Padgett, 69, of Middle- Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Crema- in Green Cove Springs. Ernest loved the burg, FL passed away on July 7, 2014. tion Center, 2335 Sandridge Road Green outdoors, hunting, fishing, motorcycles, Please sign the family’s online register Cove Springs, FL 32043, 904-284-7720 car racing and woodworking; but nothing book at www.broadusraines.com. BROA- www.RHRFH.com came before his God or his family. He DUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME 501 Spring www.claytodayonline.com dearly loved them both and will be deeply Street Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 missed by all who knew and loved him. (904) 284-4000 Ernest is survived by his daughter, Ginger Saunders West and her husband Scott and grandson, Josh Braddock. He had numerous nieces and nephews and his dear friend, Mitzi Saunders, who was ElderSource seeking Clay volunteers his sweet and caring companion in the last year of his life. JACKSONVILLE – A nonprofit organi- important asset to our organization,” said A memorial service will be held at a BONNIE FAYE LUMPKIN zation that empowers elders, adults with Linda Levin, ElderSource executive direc- later date. Please sign the family’s online Bonnie Faye Lumpkin, 80, of disabilities and their caregivers is seeking tor. “They are an active voice we need to guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Hawthorne, FL, passed away July 7, 2014. volunteers for its advisory council. hear in order for us to stay in touch on the Arrangements under the care of Broadus- Please sign the family’s online guestbook ElderSource, which serves Clay Coun- senior issues affecting the communities in Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., at www.broadusraines.com. BROADUS- ty residents, is a state designated Area which they live.” Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284- RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Agency on Aging and Aging & Disability Meetings are held the third Thursday 4000 Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000 Resource Center funded in part by state of every other month from 12:30 p.m. to and federal grants, foundation grants and 2 p.m. at various locations, which are an- private donations. nounced in advance of the meeting. 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ARGYLE GREEN COVE SPRINGS RUSSELL BAPTIST Pastor Richard Windom SALVATION ARMY 1140 Kingsley Ave. • 264-2351 2299 Sandridge Rd., GCS 20 Cinnamon St. 282-0881 2795 CR220 • 276-6677 GOOD SHEPHERD EVANGELICAL ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Lake Asbury 284-3951 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Scott Becker 8:15 am, 11:00 am & 6:00 pm Sunday Service CHRISTIAN FAITH CENTER SOUTH MIDDLEBURG BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGE PARK Jonathan Kuske, Pastor 91 Branscomb Rd, Green Cove Springs 4201 Everett Ave. • Middleburg, FL Pastor Delton Kilpatrick Dr. Bob Bole, Pastor 6551 Argyle Forest FL, 32043 • 282-3060 ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH Wendell A. Shaw, Minister 4565 Alligator Blvd. 2876 Moody Rd. • 272-1250 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Sunday Worship 10:30a.m. & 6p.m. 207 Palmetto Ave., Green Cove Mark Sellers, Minister 904-406-2883 9a.m. Sunday School 778-1491 at Lake Asbury Jr. High (Sacred Heart Parish facility) 291-1235 GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH Wed. Family Prayer 7:00p.m. at 91 Branscromb Nicholas A. Marziani, Pastor ST. LUKE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Reed H. Freeman, Rector KIRKWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rd. 11 a.m. Sunday Worship CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Deacon Steve Arnold Rev. Ann Bowers, Deacon Pastor Bill Hof Phone 460-0535 Charles McGuckin 1606 Blanding Blvd. • 282-0439 245 Kingsley Ave. 8701 Argyle Forest Blvd CELEBRATION FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 1651 Russell Rd. 282-5048 Sunday: 8:00a.m. in the Chapel (with music) Sunday Worship 10a.m. 806 Oak St. • 284-1570 ST. JOSEPH BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of CR 220 & 209 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN 10:30a.m. in the Church (with music) Sunday School 8:45a.m. Rev. Embry Bradley P.O. Box 1042 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. 1614 Blanding Blvd. • 282-8876 264-9981 Wed. Bible Study 6:45p.m. CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. www.kirkwoodchurch.org Paul Salazar, Pastor ST. MARY’S EPISCOPAL THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY CHURCH 506 So. Highland Ave. • 284-5936 Rev. Celeste R. Tisdelle CHURCH OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN LATTER DAY SAINTS Pastor Mike Hailey OAKLEAF BAPTIST CHURCH 400 St. Johns Ave. • 284-5434 4342 County Road 218, Middleburg, Fla. CHURCH OF CHRIST ANGLICAN Pastor Tommie Darm 800 Oakleaf Plantation Pkwy. The Rev. W. Hall Hunt, Rector (904) 282-1040 84 Knight Boxx Road Orange Park, FL. 32065 Claude McEldowney SHARON SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH Worship services begin at 9 a.m. on Sundays 3650 Russell Rd • 284-1858 5584 Sharon Rd. • 284-0046 3813 Old Jennings Rd. 272-7949 Phone: 904-214-9066 904-406-5660 Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. www.oakleafbaptist.com THE ROCK BIBLE CHURCH CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST SOUL WINNING TEMPLE HOLINESS www.GoodSamaritanAnglican.org Intersection of CR 209 and 220 Middleburg, www.highpointccop.com 703 Middleburg Ave. CHURCH Sunday Worship 8:00am & 10:30am THE CHURCH AT ARGYLE Fl 32068 (904)282-5048 & #13; ISLAND VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH 6823 Argyle Forest Blvd Pastor Kelvin Lockett Sunday School 9:30-10:15am Sunday School 9:45 a.m. CONGREGATION HOLINESS CHURCH Ernestine Lockett (Overseer) 900 Park Avenue - www.ivbc.org Jacksonville FL 32244 Rev. Ronnie Surrency CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH Worship service 10:45 a.m. Bible Study 9:15 & Worship 10:30 Phone: 777-1238 Fax: 779-1845 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Hwy. 16 - Home • 284-5913 Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. 1595 Baxley Road, Middleburg, FL 32068 VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor John Sweat, Sr. 904-376-5049 JOURNEY CHURCH CLAY HILL CROSSROAD LUTHERAN CHURCH Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Ron Stephans 797 Blanding Blvd. 5101 Lakeshore Drive West 607 Walnut Street • 284-4151 EGLISE BAPTISTE DU CALVAIRE P.O. Box 862 or 3114 CR 220 Orange Park, Fl - 483-6881 CLAY HILL BAPTIST 904-282-0310 6054 CR-218, Maxville • 289-9292 Fleming Island Plantation THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF A French-Creole Speaking Church Pastor Eric Jaffe Rev. James Graeser • 264-6575 LATTER DAY SAINTS Dr. Samuel Louis-Jean, Pastor ORANGE PARK www.journeychurch.org LAKE ASBURY BAPTIST CHURCH 1532 Long Bay Rd. DECOY BAPTIST CHURCH 780 Water Oak Lane Fleming Island, Fla. KINGSLEY AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST Pastor Skipper Smith (904) 284-3722 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN Lake Asbury Comm. Center Bobby Baker Worship Service 11:00 a.m. FELLOWSHIP 1365 Kingsley Avenue, OP, FL 671 Decoy Rd. • 284-5223 Worship services begin at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. 9:30 Bible Study, 10:30 Worship, on Sundays Sunday Night 7:00pm 317 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, Fl 32073 DOCTORS INLET 639-5244 298-3448 6:00 p.m. Worship and 7:00 p.m. DEFENDER’S MINISTRY Wednesday Service DOCTORS INLET CHURCH OF GOD Rev. Dave Talbot BEULAH BAPTIST Sunday 10:30 AM 6:00 PM, Wed. 7:00 PM EVANGEL TEMPLE www.ALCFnow.org • www.prayforclay.org Chris Oliver Rev. Tommy Carter Southwest 5040 CR 218 LAKESIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST 144 Old Jennings Rd. FAITH BAPTIST TEMPLE 4579 SR-21 • 529-9530 Middleburg, Fl 32068 Joe Wells, Minister Rev. Louie Doan • 4330 CR-15A ABUNDANT JOY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 272-0919 [email protected] Sunday Morning 10:40a.m. Wed. 7:30p.m. Pastor Rev. Donald F. Taylor Andy McDonald, Youth & Family Minister Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Services 11 a.m., 904-291-1426 2539 Moody Rd. FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH 999 Blanding Blvd. 6 p.m. / Wednesday 7 p.m. 213-0048 264-2463 Rev. Gary Shilling 433 Palmetto Ave. 284-5490 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 2827 CR 220 SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Ken Pippin ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH LIGHTHOUSE BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Marc Swarthout 615 Walnut St. • 284-9231 3167 CR 215 2156 Loch Rane Blvd. Pastor Romeo Cerico RIVERS OF LIFE MINISTRIES CR 226 • 284-9044 Sunday School 8:45 a.m. Meets at New Life Fellowship Skip & Sheilah Ryan Pastor Anselmo Castano Pastor Jerry Nordsiek FIRST BLACK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. 272-6370 1045 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 209 P.O. Box 324 D.I. 32030 FIRST HAITIAN CHURCH Sun Bible Study 6:30 PM Wed Praise 6:30 PM Orange Park • 945-4712 • www.lbbcjax.vpweb. 272-5433 Rev. Bobby Register • 3904 Hwy. 16 W. Rev. Fritzner Jean 529-9084 282-1466 ASBURY UNITED METHODIST com LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1489 Russell Rd. CHURCH OF ORANGE PARK PENNEY COMMUNITY CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Carlos Otero MOOSEHAVEN CHAPEL Pastor Craig Bowen FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL Dr. C. Alan Floyd Jr. 278-1210 564 Tara Farms Dr. (across from Doctors “Interdenominational” Sunday Worship Buddy Dean, Pastor Plhng & Caroline Blvd. • 284-8200 2645 Blanding Blvd. 282-5289 Traditional Services 8:30 a.m Inlet Elementary near College Dr & CR 220) 5945 Hwy 17 S. NEW BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN 272-3302 FIRST CHURCH OF GOD Sunday School 9:45 .m. FELLOWSHIP Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 SUNRISE BAPTIST CHURCH Blended Services 11:00 a.m. Sun. @ 10 a.m..; Thurs. @ 7 p.m. 1015 Idlewild Ave., Green Cove Springs Pastor Bob Coulter 1134 Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park; FAITH WESLEYAN CHURCH 3965 Old Jennings Rd. 282-1810 16 College Dr. Sunday Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m., Rev. Michael Allen, Pastor 850-322-4201 Sunday Sch 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., 272-0110 www.asburyunited.org Wed. 7 p.m. Main Worship Service at 10:30 a.m., 582 Plantation Dr. (College Dr. extended south from FREEDOM DESTINY CHRISTIAN both with free nursery and child services. CR 220) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FELLOWSHIP BAHA’I - 800-22-UNITE 9:30 Sunday School, 10:45 Worship, Wed. 7 p.m. Rev. Mark D. Hults SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Donal Sullivan 420 College Dr BE READY MINISTRIES ORANGE PARK UNITED METHODIST 272-1754 300 Gum St., Green Cove Springs 32043 Middleburg, Fl 32068 CHURCH 284-9261 www.firstpresgcs.org 7190 Hwy 17, Green Cove Springs First Christian-Jewish Fellowship PENNEY FARMS Sunday Services 904-272-2266 Spirit and Truth Worship Center Dr. Charles Lever, Pastor Sunday worship 8:00 & 10:30 am www.freedomdestiny.org Worship: 8:00, 9:25, 11:00 • Youth: 6:30 FIRST BLACK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH sunday school 9 am Across From Grove Park Elem on Miller & Gano 3904 State Road 16 West VICTORIOUS LIFE CHURCH Sunday 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. 264-6791, 778-1869, 800-445-9955 2105 Park Avenue. • 264-2241 Penney Farms, FL 32079 FIRST UNITED METHODIST 520 S. Oakridge Ave. Green Cove Springs • 284-0623 GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGE PARK CHURCH OF THE (904) 529-9084 Dr. Frank Sehgers Pastor Edward L. Weinberg NAZARENE 500 Walnut St. • 284-9700 Sunday AM S.S 9:45 Sunday AM 10:45 Wednes- Dr. Tom Neal Pastor Robert Register day Bible Study 7:00 Everett Avenue, Middleburg 4459 U.S. Hwy. 17 S. 3212 Moody Rd. • 269-5623 282-7777 FLEMING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FLEMING ISLAND KEYSTONE HEIGHTS Pastor Melvin Register BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGE COVE SEVENTH DAY FLUMC.ORG ADVENTIST CHURCH CHRIST’S CHURCH FLEMING ISLAND Rev. Cory Britt Dr. Paul Fowler, Pastor CHRIST EVANG. LUTHERAN CHURCH KINGSLEY LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH 3060 Moody Rd. New Pastor - Andre’ Van Heerden 5900 U.S. 17 South, Fleming Island 9:30 A.M. Worship Rev. Todd Engel, Pastor Zeb Cook, Pastor Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. Services: Sunday, 9:00a.m. & 10:30a.m. 7170 Highway 17 • 284-3366 3760 SR 21, KH 6289 Mary Dot Lane BIBLE BELIEVERS Worship at 11:20 a.m. Saturday 268-2500 Sunday worship 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Starke, FL 32091 Christian Fellowship 4501 US Hwy 17 South • 269-2607 FOUNTAIN OF FAITH OUTREACH Sunday School 9:45a.m. CROSSROAD LUTHERAN MINISTRY Wed. Bible hour 6:30 p.m. Pastor Curtis A.Beckeles Sr. Sunday Worship 11a.m. & 6p.m. 2106 Park Avenue • 269-2423 ORANGE PARK PRESBYTERIAN 5101 Lakeshore Dr. W. Sunday services, 11 a.m. FRIENDSHIP BIBLE CHURCH Wednesday Prayer Service 7p.m. Rev. Tim Roberts Fleming Island Moosehaven Chapel Phone 251-5484 Rev. Paul Coleman, Pastor BUCKMAN BRIDGE Sunday School 9:30 a.m and 11:00am Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. LIVING WATERS OF MIDDLEBURG Worship 9:15 a.m. & 11 a.m. GRACE MISSIONARY BAPTIST 1155 Orchid Avenue UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Keystone Heights, FL 32656 • 352-473-2713 Dennis Mills, Pastor http://www.bbuus.org 1905 Park Avenue 4411 Springbank Rd., GCS 5118 County Road 218 West 291-0704 264-0536 • www.oppresby.com CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH Brother Spurgeon Hayes - Pastor Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Sunday Worship P.O. Box 844, Orange Park, FL 32067 10:30 a.m. Evening 6 p.m. and Wed. 7 p.m. 276-3739 (Meeting at Fleming Island Elementary) Sun. School 10 - 11 a.m. MADEIRA BAPTIST RIDGEWOOD BAPTIST Armand Egnew, Pastor Worship Service 11 - Noon KEYSTONE HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Dr. Jerry Robinson, Pastor CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD Rev. Michael Clifford Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Eve. 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hwy. 21 • 473-0602 1650 Blanding, Middleburg 291-1880 Pastor John Francis 939 Blanding Blvd. 272-3791 Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Wed. Eve. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 9 Knight Boxx Rd. 9:30 a.m. Connection Groups/Bible Study 888-713-8884 • 710-8723 Thursday. Eve. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. KEYSTONE HEIGHTS MAXVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 272-5774 10:45 a.m. Worship Service FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Rev. Linda Adkins Wednesday 7:00 p.m. FLEMING ISLAND BAPTIST CHURCH GREEN COVE SPRINGS CHURCH OF GOD SR 100 High Ridge Estates 9140 Hwy. 301, Mxvl 289-9727 ST. CATHERINE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 1871 CR 220 3218 U.S. 17 N. • 284-6916 Sunday 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. 1649 Kingsley Ave. 264-4370 KEYSTONE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MIDDLEBURG CHURCH OF GOD 264-0577 HARBOR BAPTIST CHURCH Don Corbit, Pasto 2728 Howard Rd. • 282-2957 CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FLEMING ISLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Samuel Jewell, Pastor Hwy. 21 South ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN Dr. Jim Weldon Jr., Pastor 1120 Clay St. at Hwy 17 MIDDLEBURG FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 112 Blanding Blvd. 9 a.m. Praise and Worship Pastor Rick Cornwell - 272-4210 Troy Lewis, Pastor 1743 CR 220, Orange Park • 553-8493 Green Cove Springs • 529-5229 10:55 a.m. Traditional Worship Pastor — Rev. Ken Pippin 116 Foxridge Dr. 272-1244 352-473-3829 • www.khumc.org Services: Sun AM 10:45 a.m. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH HERITAGE BAPTIST HIBERNIA BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School 8:45 ST. JAMES AME CHURCH 4325 Hwy. 17 S. • 269-2405 7100 Highway 17 • Green Cove Springs 942 Oak Lane MIDDLEBURG Sunday PM Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Pastor Jerry N. Thrower 276-9099 Alesia Scott-Ford, Pastor 904 529-8944 Wed. PM Praise 6:30 p.m. 504 McIntosh Ave. NEW GRACE CHURCH APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE OF CELEBRATION CHURCH O.P. CAMPUS Sunday Service 11a.m. 278-7037 5800 Hwy 17 HICKORY GROVE BAPTIST MIDDLEBURG MIDDLEBURG PRESBYTERIAN The Rev. Mike McDonald 310 Oakridge Ave. - G.C.S. • 904-284-3311 Pastor Darren Sullivan Pastor M. David Goodman Rev. Rebecca Gillespie Sundays 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. ST. SIMON BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Services:7 :30 am - 8:30 am 11 am 4564 Rosemary St. • 282-0130 9:30 A.M. Sunday School KINGDOM OF GOD IN CHRIST 4182 CR 218 Suite 6, Saturdays 6:00 / Weds. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Services: 10:00 am 541-1234 Middleburg, Fl 32068 11:00 A.M. Traditional Worship Service www.Newgracechurch.com Elder Scott • 1205 Houston St. MIDDLEBURG UNITED METHODIST 264-813 Sunday Worship 11:00a.m. / Wed. 7:00p.m. www.celebration.org 6:30 P.M. Wednesday, Prayer Service and (904) 298-1443 or (904) 945-9663 Rev. Bryan Simpson Bible Study PATHWAY CHURCH LAKE ASBURY BAPTIST CHURCH 3825 Main St. • 282-5589 2674 Henley Rd. • 282-7079 CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER Rev. W.H. Randall, The Pastor F.I. Elementary, Lakeshore Dr. E. BLACK CREEK CHURCH OF CHRIST 1331 Miller Street, Orange Park, FL. 32073 10 a.m. Sunday NORTH MIDDLEBURG BAPTIST CHURCH Meets Sunday at 2:00 at Wilson Inn on LIVING WATERS WORSHIP CENTER 3216 State Rd. 218 • 282-4033 904-215-3300 Teaching Pastor: Russell Franklin Rev. Ron Robertson Collins Road 1104 Idlewild Ave. 541-0092 BLACK POND BAPTIST CHURCH 2360 Blanding Blvd (behind Karate Studio) FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Charlie Hunt, Senior Pastor 735-4318 LATTER DAY SAINTS ST. MARGARET’S EPISCOPAL Rev. Bill Register Rev. Johnny Bryant • 1315 East St. 3644 Old Jennings Rd., Middleburg FL 32068 461 Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park, Fla. Sunday service times 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. MORNING STAR FAMILY CHURCH 1324 Kingsley Ave.; 282-5718 Orange Park, Fl 32073 (904) 272-1150 6865 Pine Ave. MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST Pastor Tom Croft 3900 Main St. 282-3393 904-264-5961 Worship services begin at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. 284-3030 Rev. Robert L. Wright BRANAN FIELD BAPTIST CHURCH on Sundays 1300 MLK Blvd. • 284-9431 Pastor Jack Lee FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 908 Brannanfield Rd. 282-7970 NEW INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF GOD 4360 Longmire Rd. J.A. Jones, Pastor NEW BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN David Swinyer, Pastor MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH FELLOWSHIP 4501 U.S. 17 S. CALVARY BAPTIST DeBarry & Gano - 264-7540 549 Palmetto Ave. OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Jerry Larkford 269-2607 Rev. Darcey Moser, Jr. Pastor Ken Pledger FAITH MINISTRIES 1134 Blanding Blvd. 272-1017 1532 Longbay Rd. • 282-0407 Pastor Andy Montoro 2001 Deel Rd. CR 215, Middleburg 282-2984 406 Jefferson Ave. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Fr. Donal, Pastor CELEBRATION CHURCH MIDDLEBURG Orange Park, FL 32065 • 213-0629 ORANGE AVENUE BAPTIST PINEWOOD PRESBYTERIAN OF ORANGE PARK 7190 Hwy 17 S. • 284-3811 Rev. Darrell Sammons Meeting at Tynes Elementary FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 109 Industrial Loop. N 276-7642 9:30a.m. & 11:15a.m. 264-8133 Pastor J. D. Funyak 1106 N. Orange Ave. • 284-3937 198 Knight Boxx Rd. OF ORANGE PARK CINNAMON STREET BAPTIST CHURCH Middleburg, Florida David Tarkington, Pastor CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM COMMUNITY July 10, 2014 CLAY TODAY 17 Bring butterflies to the garden with milkweed Faith f you love butterflies and humming- Walk birds in the garden, then hopefully Ithe answer is “Yes”! These are fan- tastic plants for any garden, with cheerful Dr. William P. Register flowers throughout the warmest months First Assembly Fleming Island of the year. Milkweeds used to be com- mon throughout The First Step the country, but am planning to write a book. Actually I this ‘life support’ have the concept for four books. I have network for pol- Ithe titles in mind and the overall idea linators has seri- for the content for each one. The fifth book ously declined as – or it could be the first one – could be development has a collection of these Faith Walk columns replaced much of that I have now written for more than two their native habi- years. (This one is number 111 of my Faith tat. The good news Walk columns.) is that you can help My concept for each of these books is Seasonal concerns out at home, as from gardeners really great, I believe. But I know that none several milkweeds AMY E. MORIE of this glorious content that is so vivid in will thrive in home Environmental Horticulture Agent ll my mind will ever be written unless I start landscapes. If you Clay County Extension Office to work on them. aren’t already The first step toward getting to any goal growing milkweeds, consider adding a is starting. If you do not take the first step few to get these great plants back in the on any journey you will never get to your environment. destination or your goal. There are many great milkweeds for I like the idea of thinking about these Florida. Some 24 different species are ones that local butterflies have adapted by aphids and milkweed bugs, but these books. I just know that each of them will found in our state and most are natives. to over time. Avoid tropical milkweed tough plants can usually stand up to the be great if I will only write them. But that In fact, two are endemic, meaning that (Asclepias curassavica), also known as pests and the chewing of hungry cater- means starting. And that seems to be the they are only native to Florida. These spe- Bloodflower, even though it is commonly pillars. Aphids will be bright yellow and hardest part of any worthwhile endeavor. cies attract many pollinators, humming- seen in gardens and nurseries (you can prefer to feed on tender tips; you can dis- No matter how long I think about writing birds, and caterpillars; the caterpillars recognize it easily by its two-colored red lodge them with an occasional blast from a book, the job will never get done unless of beautiful monarch butterfly feed ex- and yellow-orange flowers), or remove it the hose to keep them in check. Milkweed I start. clusively on milkweeds. While you won’t as soon as temperatures cool in the fall. bugs feeding on seed pods and leaves can You cannot originate anything. You can- see all these different species in nurser- Tropical milkweed can bloom far longer be controlled by handpicking (dispatch not improve anything. You cannot do any- ies, several are commonly available and than natives, which may be great for gar- them into soapy water) and cleaning up thing. Until you start. make great selections for your northeast deners but not so great for Monarch but- leaf litter where they may overwinter. It seems that getting started is difficult Florida Garden. terflies. To keep your caterpillars and butterflies because you know the path to completion The late blooms can confuse Monarchs happy, avoid using chemical insecticides is going to be hard work – and maybe pain Butterflyweed and prevent their migration south.Not on or around your milkweeds and other and struggle. Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa): only are they at risk from a possible cold butterfly plants. An ancient wise man once said, “A jour- This cheerful milkweed brings a dash of snap but they become more susceptible to This includes Bt products, which are ney of a thousand miles begins with a sin- golden orange color to the sunny land- local parasites that show up as weather very effective against destructive pest gle step.” So here I am. I know I will never scape. ‘Hello Yellow’ is a yellow-blooming cools. Do your Monarchs a favor, and caterpillars but don’t discriminate be- finish a job that I do not start! cultivar. Narrow 1’ – 3’ tall plants flower manage your milkweeds to help protect tween the pests we detest and the but- What do you believe the Lord is leading early summer through fall. these delightful winged visitors. terflies that we cherish. you to do? Are you failing to do it because Once you’ve selected the perfect Once you’ve ‘got milk’ for your garden, you are fearful of the journey to complete Swamp milkweed milkweed for your landscape’s growing sit back and enjoy the show that they bring the task? Is it hard? Time consuming? Does Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incar- conditions, consider placement in the to the garden. Butterflies, hummingbirds it mean you will have to give up some nata): A great selection for moister soils, landscape. Milkweeds are great not only and more will thank you for returning things you like to do so you will have time with lovely rose-lavender flowers. Larger because of the nectar-rich flowers that milkweed to the garden – and you’ll get to to do what you need to do? 2’ – 4’ tall and wide plants grow in sun attract hummingbirds and butterflies, but enjoy the bounty of beauty that they bring. It’s challenging. But I know I – uh oh, I or partial shade and bloom June through also because of the ‘life support’ they pro- n meant you - can do it. Let’s get started do- October. vide for the hungry caterpillars that de- Want someone to answer a specific ing what the Lord has called us to do. velop into the butterflies. plant question for you? Go online to our Pinewoods milkweed That support means ¬that you’ll have website at UF/IFAS Clay County Exten- www.firstagcc.org Write the Pastor Pinewoods milkweed (Pinewoods milk- to expect chewed plants in the garden! sion http://clay.ifas.ufl.edu and under at [email protected] weed): Perfect for high and dry sites, this Place milkweeds in among other bedding the heading “Horticulture” (left hand spring-blooming native is often seen road- plants to minimize the visual impact of side of page) left click on “Ask a Master Join Us at side in sandy areas of Clay County such hungry caterpillars. Gardener” and a reply will be sent plus First Assembly as around Keystone Heights. While not Milkweeds work well in butterfly gar- a hyperlink to the appropriate Univer- and Get a Mid-Summer as showy as some milkweeds, these are dens when planted with Coneflowers sity of Florida Fact Sheets. Please send Worship Lift interesting for their larger pink veined (Echinacea sp), Firespike (Odontonema us a digital picture of the problem. While leaves and prostrate habit. 1’ – 1-1/2’ tall strictum), Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia you’re there, browse the site to read past This Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with white flowers, this species will pre- hirta), Passionflower (Passiflora sp), and articles that might help you with seasonal l l fer well-drained soils and full sun. Skyflower (Plumbago auriculata) among Great Music Great Fellowship Great Preaching problems and to learn about upcoming Expect a Warm Welcome It’s a good idea to call around to others. To attract specific butterflies, do Extension Programming in our area. The nurseries to see if they have the perfect a little research on their preferred plants use of brand-names in this article is for milkweeds for your landscape. Your best and provide for all stages of the life cycle. reference only and does not constitute an 6865 Pine Avenue Fleming Island choices are species native to your area, Most milkweeds will also be visited endorsement. (Visit us at our new location.) 904.284.3030 www.firstagop.org <> Powerful Communion <>Powerful Sermon <>Powerful Worship 18 CLAY TODAY • July 10, 2014 COMMUNITY CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM Now Is The Time To Enroll... Classes are filling up! School Starts Tuesday, August 12 OPEN HOUSE & RIBBON CUTTING Saturday, July 19th 10 a.m. - Public Invited
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By Gregory A. Phillips a letter to the Assistant County Attorney, consisting of machinery and manufactur- The company would be moving due to Staff Writer Ms. Fran Moss, on June 25th applying for ing equipment to the Clay County tangible expanding to “manufacture roof and oor The new Clay County Economic Develop- the county’s new Manufacturing and Job personal property ad valorem tax roll. trusses, wall panels, and other engineered ment Corp. has almost landed its rst big Creation grant program. “We have NOT been approved for the products.” The move would meet the mini- sh in Building Component Supply which Of cially named the Tangible Personal incentive at this time. We are supposed to mum requirements of the grant program may be moving from Duval County into Property Capital Investment Grant, or TP- have that decision by next week at which by bringing in a minimum of $1,000,000 what was formerly the Food Lion Distri- PCI Grant, the employer must relocate his time we will make our determination worth of machinery and equipment (it will bution site south of Green Cove Springs. business to Clay County and add a mini- whether or not we relocate,” said Melin, be closer to $1,800,000 worth), creating Company President Ryan Melin submitted mum of $1,000,000 of new taxable value President of Building Component Supply. SEE BUSINESS, 23
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Theft) The latest part of an ongoing investi- When the victim asked Maney to leave Boylen, Steven, 26, Middleburg, gation led officers to a house in the 6700 his property, police said, Maney allegedly CCSO, VOP-Grand Theft, VOP-Dealing block of Tree Top Court in Keystone Heights broke into the victim’s parked truck and In Stolen Property, VOP-Burglary Of where four people were arrested on July 2 Marlene Gladieux Robert Earle Martin Jr. then vandalized it. Structure around 9 p.m. The investigating Burroughs, Jessica, 31, Orange Marlene Victoria Gladieux, 52, of officer said the tires Park, CCSO, Unattended Child In Motor Hampton, Fla., was charged with one on the victim’s truck Vehicle Excess count of conspiracy to manufacture meth- had been flattened Garvin, John, 22, Maxville, CCSO, amphetamine. Robert Earle Martin Jr., along with what was FTA-Possession Of Controlled Sub- 43, of Keystone Heights, was charged with described as “a very stance manufacturing methamphetamine and pos- large dent” and deep Gaskins, Paul, 23, Middleburg, session of methamphetamine. Gladieux’s scratches on the driv- CCSO, DUI Alcohol Or Drugs sister, Charlene Campbell Griffis, 55, of er’s side door. Gladson, James, 28, Middleburg, Leonard Wayne Maney Keystone Heights, was charged with con- Police said Maney CCSO, VOP - Sexual Battery Upon A spiracy to manufacture methamphetamine Charlene Griffis David Lee Grubb also removed the ve- Child as was 48-year-old David Lee Grubb, also hicle’s owner’s manual and other papers Goodin, Noah, 32, Keystone Heights, of Keystone Heights. Marcelene Campbell. The woman told po- and allegedly threw them in a nearby CCSO, Possess/Use Drug Paraphernalia CCSO detectives reviewed purchases of lice that her daughters had been asking storm drain. Hathorn, N.M., 18, Jacksonville, pseudoephedrine – the cold medicine that her to buy pseudoephedrine for them be- The officer also recovered the victim’s CCSO, No Valid Drivers License is a key component in making meth – us- cause they “explained to her that the pseu- wallet, driver’s license and several credit Hayes, Jack, 74, Green Cove ing the National Precursor Log Exchange, doephedrine was for allergies,” stated the cards from the passenger’s seat of Maney’s Springs, GCPD, Aggravated Assault W/ a national database that tracks pseudo- police report. truck, which was near the victim’s at the Deadly Weapon ephedrine purchases in the U.S. in carry- All four were booked into the Clay time of the investigation. Hulsberg, Ryan, 18, Fleming Island, ing out their investigation. County Jail where, at press time, they re- Maney was booked into the Clay County CCSO, Intent To Sell Mfg Deliv Sched- Officers became suspicious when their mained held. Bond was set at $100,003 Jail where he was charged with one count ule, Possession Harmful New Legend search revealed that Martin and Gladieux each for Gladieux and Grubb. Higher bond each of burglary and criminal mischief val- Drug, Possess/Use Drug Paraphernalia – who were arrested together on meth amounts were set for Martin and Griffis, ued at more than $1,000. He was released Juvenile Offender, 14, CCSO, Sexual manufacturing charges in Greenville Coun- at $150,006 and $150,003, respectively. on bond on July 2. Battery ty, South Carolina in June 2009 – had pur- Court records show Griffis was sentenced Juvenile Offender, 15, CCSO, Petit chased pseudoephedrine 32 times between to one year on probation in May 2010 for Walgreens robber arrested Theft April 2013 and June 30 this year. one count of possession of a controlled GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Clay Coun- Juvenile Offender, 14, CCSO, Petit When officers went to the home, they substance with intent to sale, manufacture ty authorities say the wife of a man who Theft uncovered various ingredients used to or deliver. robbed an area Wal- Madej, Kristine, 22, Middleburg, make methamphetamine, including blister greens store on June CCSO, Retail Petit Theft Less Than $100 packs of pseudoephedrine, lithium paper Girlfriend dispute ends in arrest 30 turned her hus- Miller, Michael, 25, Middleburg, and “discarded burned methamphetamine GREEN COVE SPRINGS – What started band over to police CCSO, Cultivation Of Cannabis, DUI one-pot cook remnants.” as a confrontation about one man’s in- after she saw his pic- Mosley, William, 39, Lumberton, During the investigation, officers were volvement with another man’s girlfriend ture on local TV news. Ms, CCSO, Lewd/Lascivious Molesta- led to a home in Hampton, Fla. where they has ended in an arrest. But it wasn’t until tion, Sex Battery Vict Under 12 interviewed Gladieux’s and Griffis’ mother The Clay County Sheriff’s Office ar- July 2 that the Clay Myrthil, Rock, 24, Jacksonville, County Sheriff’s Of- CCSO, FTA - No Motor Vehicle Registra- fice was able to locate tion and arrest James James Edwin Irwin Newman, Sherrie, 33, Jacksonville, Clay County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted Edwin Irwin, 72, of CCSO, Unemployment Compensation Middleburg on charges of armed robbery Fraud As of Monday, July 7 and two counts of aggravated assault with Oliver, Kenneth, 20, Middleburg, intent to commit a felony. CCSO, FTA- No Valid Driver`s License Video surveillance footage from the Schweitzer, Joseph, 30, Middleburg, Walgreens store located at 1821 Blanding CCSO, Non-Support Boulevard, just north of Middleburg cap- Walker, Eric, 31, Jacksonville, tured Irwin’s image on tape last Monday. CCSO, VOP-Flee Or Elude Law Enforce-
Brent Collins 40 FTA DUI David Feaster 24 DWLSR/ Katherine Fitzgerald 21 Elizabeth Hawkins 30 Michelle Hicks 24 VOP Matthew Hogg 27 FTA He entered the store wearing a Hawaiian ment, Contempt Of Court with Property Damage Drive Unregistered Vehicle VOP Domestic Battery VOP Petit Theft Petit Theft DWLSR/Possession of Can- nabis Under 20 Grams shirt, blue shorts, a straw hat and white socks. Police said he went to the drug Tuesday, July 8 counter, pulled out what they later found Bell, Barresha, 21, Middleburg, was a BB pistol and demanded the clerk CCSO, DWLSR hand over all of the store’s Lortab painkill- Cole, Johnny, 43, Orange Park, Vio- ers. lation Of Probation According to the arrest report, the Gill, Gary, 54, Middleburg, CCSO, clerk handed Irwin 500 Lortab pills and he Pre Trial Release Cond Lashaun Jackson 32 Shawn Lewis 44 FTA Angasha McDermott 37 James Owens 37 Michael Skalicky 39 Joseph Wilkins 31 VOP calmly left the store driving a silver Dodge Griffith-Murray, Verna, 41, Middle- FTA Petit Theft Petit Theft VOP Battery VOP Resisting LEO/ VOP Scheme to De- Domestic Battery Possession Drug fraud/Grand Theft van. burg, CCSO, FTA, DWLSR Paraphernalia Irwin was booked into the Clay County Guerrero, Adrianna, 24, Orange *Editor’s Note: The Clay County Sheriff’s Office provides photographs and related information about Jail where his bond is set $100,009. Park, CCSO, Failure Of Defendant On suspects appearing in Clay Today’s Most Wanted section. Anyone with information on these suspects is asked to call CCSO at 284-7575. SEE ARRESTS, 21 CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM CRIME July 10, 2014 CLAY TODAY 21
This is a weekly collection of crime reports from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Community Relations Unit meant to inform, educate and generate community feedback. To receive these alerts via email, go online to www.claysheriff.com, click on the Sharing Tree logo and follow the instructions. CCSO Contact Numbers Main: 264-6512 Emergency: 911 Community Relations: 213-6114 TheftsCRIME WATCH Vending Machine was not entered. Heights on East Walker Drive in Keystone hicle is parked overnight at a townhome on 07/02 a pole chain saw was stolen from 07/03 A pressure washer was stolen Heights. Copper Stone Drive in Fleming Island. the bed of a truck parked at a residence on from the side of a business on County Road 06/26 An i-pod touch left unattended 06/26 A wallet was stolen from the Havenwood Road Middleburg 220 in Middleburg. in the locker-room was stolen at Clay High purse of a shopper at the Winn Dixie on 07/02 An attempt was made to steal 07/03 A recycle bin cart was stolen School on State Road 16 West in Green Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park. money from a vending machine at the Blue from the end of the driveway at a residence Cove Springs. 06/28 An i-Phone left unattended in a Lagoon Car Wash on Cargo Way in Key- on Country Walk Drive in Fleming Island. 06/26 A Florida license plate decal was shopping cart in the parking lot was sto- stone Heights. There were signs of forced 07/01 An iPhone was stolen from an of- stolen from a vehicle; it is not known when len at the Walmart on County Road 220 in entry into the Vending Machine, but the fice at the First Baptist Church of Keystone the license plate decal was stolen. The ve- SEE CRIME, 22
Palmer, Darrell, 52, Middleburg, CCSO, CCSO, Failing To Provide Location FTA - DWLSR Domestic Battery Mitchner, Terry, 21, Jacksonville, Griffis, Charlene, 55, Keystone Heights, Arrests Phillips, Brian, 43, Orange Park, CCSO, CCSO, Burglary Of Structure Conveyance, CCSO, Conspiracy To Manufacture Meth- from page 20 Contempt Of Court DWLSR, Non-Support Resisting/Obstructing/Opposing Of Officer, amphetamine Thomas, Cleveland, 22, Jacksonville, Petit Theft Grubb, David, 48, Keystone Heights, Bail To Appear, Burglary Of Structure Con- CCSO, Duty Upon Damaging Unattended, Ramos-Rivera, Miguel, 32, Jackson- CCSO, Conspiracy To Manufacture Meth- veyance, Grand Theft, Criminal Mischief Reckless Driving, No Valid Driver’s Li- ville, CCSO, FTA-No Driver’s License amphetamine Hatton, Bushae, 25, Jacksonville, cense, Flee And Elude Officer Randall, Archie, 37, Putnam Hall, Hunter, Carl, 26, Green Cove Springs, CCSO, Trespassing After Warning, CCSO, Wingate, Caleb, 23, Green Cove CCSO, Possession Controlled Substance, CCSO, Contempt - Poss Of Less Than 20gm Disorderly Conduct Springs, Trespassing After Warning DWLSR Of Cannabis Hickman, Daniel, 24, Tenessee, Fl, Saturday, July 5 Sanford, Jahron, 30, Orange Park, Irwin, James, 72, Middleburg, CCSO, CCSO, Burglary Of Unoccupied Dwelling Bloxham, Richard, 36, Jacksonville, CCSO, Failure to Appear - DWLSR Robbery-Armed Firearm, Aggravated As- Jowers, Eric, 35, Middleburg, CCSO, CCSO, Petit Theft (Retail) Tudor, Helene, 59, Orange Park, CCSO, sault Giving False Name Or False Id, DWLSR, Bradshaw, Carl, 27, Yulee, CCSO, Vio- Retail Petit Theft Less Than $100 Johnson, Roderick, 32, Orange Park, Non-Support lating Probation Waltrip, Brian, 29, Jacksonville, CCSO, CCSO, VOP-Sale/Delivery Of Cocaine Pedigo, Jeffrey, 51, Jacksonville, CCSO, Brock, Bobby, 33, Jacksonville, CCSO, DUI Alcohol Or Drugs Kelly, Robert, 41, Middleburg, CCSO, Possess/Use Drug Paraphernalia, Possess Violating Injunction For Protection Violating Probation Control Sub Cuff, Erinn, 24, Jacksonville, CCSO, Thursday, July 3 Maney, Leonard, 23, Green Cove Pinkton, Izerick, 32, Jacksonville, DWLSR Bryant, Amy, 25, Middleburg, CCSO, Springs, CCSO, Vandalism $1000 Or More, CCSO, Poss Not More Than 20 Grams Gilling, Brandon, 22, Milton, Ga., VOP Possession Of Controlled Burglary Unoccupied Conveyance Rogers, John, 24, Middleburg, CCSO, OPPD, Disorderly Intoxication Carlisle, Stephanie, 38, Green Cove Martin, Robert, 43, Keystone Heights, Violate Probation/Community Hall, Jovonta, 18, Jacksonville, CCSO, Springs, CCSO, Burglary Of Unoccupied CCSO, Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Ross, Lucious, 62, Jacksonville, CCSO, Dwelling Structure Or Conveyance Dwelling; Grand Theft Of Controlled Sub- Possession Methamphetamine DWLSR, Non-Support Herman, Amanda, 21, Middleburg, stance McIntire, Shirley, 78, Keystone Heights, Stewart, Lillian, 25, Orange Park, CCSO, Retail Theft Decrosta, Kaci, 25, Middleburg, CCSO, CCSO, Worthless Check Over $150.00 CCSO, Possession Not More Than 20 Jackson, Desiree, 21, Jacksonville, Retail Petit Theft Less Than $100 Melton, Dwayne, 52, Jacksonville, Grams OPPD, Violating Probation Feduniec, Jessika, 21, Naples, CCSO, CCSO, Non-Support Thomas, Warren, 34, Orange Park, Johns, Chad, 40, Callahan, CCSO, Sim- FTA-No Valid Driver`s License Morgan, Jimmy, 39, Middleburg, CCSO, CCSO, DUI Alcohol Or Drugs ple Battery Gladieux, Marlene, 52, Hampton, Fl., Contempt Of Court, Burglary Of Occupied White, Joseph, 35, Middleburg, CCSO, Randolph, Brooke, 22, Orange Park, CCSO, Conspiracy To Manufacture Meth- Dwelling, Grand Theft $100-$300 From Contempt Of Court-DWLSR CCSO, Possess/Use Drug Paraphernalia, amphetamine Building Possession Not More Than 20 Grams Goulet, David, 28, Middleburg, CCSO, Padgett, Heidi, 41, Middleburg, CCSO, Monday, July 7 Rivera, Evodio, 19, Orange Park, CCSO, Retail Petit Theft Less Than $100 DUIAlcohol Or Drugs, DWLSR Arnold, Tykiah, 18, Orange Park, CCSO, DUI Alcohol Or Drugs Green, Wesley, 24, Jacksonville, CCSO, Price, Jarrell, 29, Orange Park, CCSO, Simple Battery Rogers, Quinn, 30, Orange Park, CCSO, VOP-Sale Of Counterfeit Drugs Juvenile Offender, 15, Retail Petit Theft Retail Petit Theft Less Than $100 Greggs, Kevin, 25, Jacksonville, CCSO, SEE ARRESTS, 23 Stoelting, Kevin, 27, Fleming Island, Weeks, Johnny, 40, Orange Park, OPPD, Oppd, Burglary To Auto Unarmed, Grand Habitual Traffic Offender Theft, Vandalism Wright, Gregory, 65, Middleburg, CCSO, Resisting Officer Without Violence, Disor- CLAY’S MOST WANTED Sunday, July 6 derly Intoxication Dorcent, Edy, 22, Cartersville, Ga., CCSO, Fta Possession Of Less Than Grams, Friday, July 4 Josiah Micah Shirley Fta Dwlsr Allen, Richard, 21, Middleburg, CCSO, Hestekin, Lucas, 33, Jacksonville, Possession Oxycontin, Possess/Use Drug WM, 36 YOA, 02/20/78, 6’1”, 220 lbs CCSO, Violating Probation, Dwlsr Paraphernalia Juvenile Offender, 15, CCSO, Con- Caprood, Christopher, 43, Jacksonville, Last Known Address: cealed Firearm, Possession Not More Than Contempt Of Court\Child Support 20 Grams Cruz, Sally, 35, Keystone Heights, Horseshoe Trail, Orange Park, FL Kessler, George, 63, Middleburg, CCSO, CCSO, Simple Battery Bond: None Dwlsr Davis, James, 28, Orange Park, CCSO, Lopez, Ruben, 24, Jacksonville, OPPD, Theft Of Firearm, Armed Burglary, Ammo Case Number: 102010CF000921 Vandalism $1000 Or More By Convicted Fla Felon Lorusso, Anthony, 28, Orange Park, Hayes, Robert, 56, Jacksonville, CCSO, CCSO, Resisting/Obstructing/Opposing Of Robbery-Armed Firearm/Other CHARGES: Officer Johnson, Roderick, 32, Orange Park, Owen, Melvin, 46, Jacksonville, CCSO, CCSO, Armed Robbery VOP Aggravated Child Abuse Simple Battery Mead, Christopher, 32, Middleburg, 22 CLAY TODAY • July 10, 2014 CRIME CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM Crime from page 21
Fleming Island. 06/29 A lawnmower was stolen from WIN the back yard at a residence on Baylor Av- enue in Keystone Heights a family 4 pack to Burglary to Structures 07/03 Power tools were stolen from a shed at a construction site on Camp Bland- ing. 07/03 Power tools were stolen from the unlocked garage at a residence on Cactus Cut Road in Middleburg. 07/03 A homeowner heard a loud crash- ing sound downstairs at a residence on Ad- mirals Walk Drive South in Orange Park. The homeowner went to the bottom of the stairs and saw a suspect in her kitchen. When the homeowner saw the suspect she screamed and the suspect ran out of the back of the residence. ENTER NOW CONTEST ENDS JULY 31 07/03 Jewelry, money, and other items were stolen from a residence on Apopka Drive in Middleburg. 07/03 A laptop computer, i-Pod, and other items were stolen from a residence on Captiva Drive in Middleburg. There were signs of forced entry into the resi- dence. 06/30 The cash register was stolen from Whiteys Fish Camp on County Road 220 in Fleming Island. There were signs of forced entry into the restaurant. 07/01 There was forced entry into a newly purchased residence on Stallion Way in Orange Park. There was no damage inside or items stolen from the residence. 07/01 An air compressor was stolen from a mobile work trailer in the garage at a residence on Buddingtons Landing Court in Middleburg. There were no signs of forced entry into the work trailer. 07/01 An I-pod, BB gun rifle, and oth- er items were stolen from a residence on Plankton Avenue in Middleburg. There were signs of forced entry into the resi- dence. Burglary to Autos 07/03 A set of keys and cell phone left unattended on the bar at the Silverado Bar on Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park; WAYS YOU CAN ENTER were stolen and used to open the victim’s vehicle in the parking lot. Items were also stolen from the vehicle. facebook.com ClayTodayFL 07/01 A laptop computer was stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in the parking lot near Dick`s Sporting Goods at The Orange Park Mall on Wells Road. Email Criminal Mischief jon@opc a.com Subject: Wild Adventures 07/02 The mailbox and post were dam- aged at a residence on Eagle Harbor Park- way in Fleming Island. Mail 06/30 A truck was damaged and graffiti Clay Today C/O Wild Adventures was scratched into the paint parked at a residence on State Road 100 in Keystone 3513 U.S. Hwy 17 Fleming Island, Fl 32003 Heights. Please include name and phone number 07/01 The window was broken and the window screen damaged at a town home on Independence Drive in Orange Park. Wild Adventures is located at 3766 Old Clyattville Rd. Valdosta, Ga. Must be 18 to enter. Contest ends 7/31/14 CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM CRIME July 10, 2014 CLAY TODAY 23
“The way the new incentive plan works is that if you bring a million to him for fifty-percent of that tax. For ex- Business dollars worth of equipment and add at least 50 jobs which pay ample, if the taxable rate on his equipment from page19 above the county’s average wage, then you can get a grant based works out to be $10,000, then he would get upon 50-percent of the tangible personal property tax that you a break of $5,000 on that tax. First though, over 50 new jobs in the county, and those p ay.” the business will need to pay the actual tax jobs paying above the average wage in Clay – Bill Garrison prior to reimbursement. Additionally, the County which works out to over $31,902/ grant only lasts three years and is neither year. renewable nor transferable. “He [Melin] wants to be down in the This means new money coming into Clay “The way the new incentive plan works “At this point we have not further com- Green Cove area. I’ve been begging to talk County, not just being recycled around the is that if you bring a million dollars worth of ment,” Melin said. about [this move] for months, but [Melin] county. This is the type of business that the equipment and add at least 50 jobs which It is anticipated that while there will be wouldn’t let me,” said CCED Corp. Presi- CCED Corp. has set its sights on since Gar- pay above the county’s average wage, then some engineering jobs among the 50, the dent Bill Garrison. rison began as President. you can get a grant based upon 50-percent majority of the positions will be for manu- The economic impact of this move The new location will not take the com- of the tangible personal property tax that facturing workers. A strong work ethic will would be large as the materials being plete site of the Food Lion Distribution hub you pay,” Garrison said. be the most important skill needed for the manufactured will be purchased mainly which was 800,000 square feet, but will That million dollars worth of equipment job. “These are jobs that Clay County can by businesses from outside of the county. include 100,000 square feet of that space. has a taxable value that will be reimbursed easily fill,” assured Garrison.
Springs, CCSO, Violating Probation/Com- Dodge, Nikki, 18, Orange Park, CCSO, tit Theft $100-$300 Value munity Retail Petit Theft $100-$300 Value Kluttz, Jacob, 25, Orange Park, OPPD, Arrests Weyandt, Alyssa, 19, Middleburg, Dulaney, James, 22, Orange Park, Uttering Forged Instrument from page 21 CCSO, Petit Theft CCSO, Violation Of Protection Matthews, Charlotte, 50, Orange Park, Wilson, Matthew, 28, Orange Park, Fuller, Clarence, 24, Orange Park, OPPD, Breach Of Peace/Disorderly Con- FTA - Resisting Or Obstructing CCSO, Retail Petit Theft Less Than $100 CCSO, Simple Battery-Domestic duct Ramos-Rivera, Miguel, 32, Jackson- Woodley, Waduta, 30, Orange Park, Griggs, Robert, 46, St. Augustine, Persons, Kenneth, 22, Orange Park, ville, CCSOContempt Of Court - No Valid CCSO, Contempt Of Court/DWLSR CCSO, VOP-Felony Battery CCSO, Retail Petit Theft Less Than $100 Driver’s License Wyatt, Donald, 43, Jacksonville, CCSO, Holt, Jessica, 29, Fleming Island, Randolph, James, 30, Maysville, Ok., Registre, Gerado, 19, Middleburg, Felony Petit Theft CCSO, VOP, DUI And Possession of Can- CCSO, Retail Petit Theft $100-$300 Value CCSO, Domestic Battery nabis Randolph, Jessica, 24, Maysville, Ok, Stiles, Anthony, 27, Middleburg, CCSO, Wednesday, July 2 Hyatt, Roy, 44, Jacksonville, CCSO, As- CCSO, Retail Petit Theft $100-$300 Value VOP-Petit Theft Andrews, Crystal, 31, Middleburg, sault/Battery During Burglary Thomason, Rutabia, 33, Jacksonville, Thomas, Jelani, 40, Orange Park, CCSO, Violating Probation/Community Jordan, Robert, 48, Jacksonville, CCSO, CCSO, Grand Theft - Value $300 To $4,999 CCSO, FTA - DWLSR Clasey-Wall, Kaitlynn, 20, Middleburg, Grand Theft Auto Webb, Shanika, 25, Orange Park, CCSO, Trader, Amanda, 28, Green Cove CCSO, FTA-No Valid Driver’s License Juvenile Offender, 15, CCSO, Retail Pe- DWLSR
first responding deputy or interview the stated Beseler. Beseler said the suspen- the person who stole from her is Ashley Suspend suspect. Instead, Beseler said, Maertz re- sions were an appropriate response as Odessa Chiasson and not the [defendant],” from page1 lied on law enforcement databases to find the officers involved did not intentionally states the disposition statement. The vic- a similarly-named suspect and used that make the mistakes that led to the wrongful tim made the comment after being shown Dan Mahla for their roles in the mix-up information as the basis for charging the arrest. In an effort to restore public trust, photos of both women. that should have led to the arrest of Ash- wrong Ashley Chiasson with the crime, the Beseler and his staff have developed what On June 12, CCSO officers arrested ley Odessa Chiasson, 31, of Jacksonville, statement read. he calls “an extra layer of review” to en- Ashley Odessa Chiasson and charged her on charges of grand theft and attempting Beseler said the internal investigation sure this doesn’t happen again. appropriately. to defraud a financial institution. The case found that Curry, who is Maertz’s super- Along with all warrants being reviewed The Chiasson case is the second ar- came to light in early June after Ashley visor, “did not review the investigative or by the CCSO’ Internal Counsel, Jim Pimen- rest in 2014 in which the wrong person Nicole Chiasson secured an attorney and warrant documents prior to Ashley Nicole tal, the agency will now use a new six-part was charged with a crime. In February, filed an intent to sue the CCSO for the Chiasson being arrested and that he rou- checklist that has to be completed and at- the attorney representing the parents of wrongful arrest. tinely neglected his supervisory duties tached to each warrant before submitting Cody Lee Williams of Green Cove Springs Maertz and Roberts are suspended related to detectives under his command.” it to their supervisor for approval. sent the CCSO a letter of intent to sue. for 30 days without pay effective imme- The sheriff said Roberts is responsible “In addition, the Director of the Clay The findings of the Williams’ investigation diately, while Curry and Mahla have been for the second arrest of the wrong Ashley. County Division of the State Attorney’s Of- culminated at a Feb. 25 internal hearing suspended for five days and seven days, “Roberts did not show the victim a sus- fice reassured us that a more thorough and and found that Cody Lee Williams had been respectively. All four officers have been re- pect photo spread and did not process the aggressive review of all warrants submit- mistaken for Cody Raymond Williams, 18, lieved of their duties as detectives and will fraudulent check for fingerprints which ted to their office will be done in the fu- of Jacksonville. Cody Raymond Williams be transferred to the CCSO Patrol Division could have correctly identified Ashley ture. Any insufficient warrant applications was arrested Jan. 29 this year and charged once they have served out their suspen- Odessa Chiasson as the guilty party. Rob- submitted to the SAO will be rejected with with sexual battery on a person under age sions. erts relied on law enforcement databases specific instructions given by the SAO to 12 by a person under 18 as the incident “Maertz is responsible for the initial to provide the identifying information on the investigating CCSO member regard- took place when he was 16. incorrect identification of Ashley Nicole which the arrest was based,” stated the ing what further investigation is needed When the Chiasson mix-up became Chiasson as the suspect in the Grand Theft release. to perfect the case,” Beseler stated in the public in June, Beseler apologized publicly case in the Fall of 2013,” Beseler stated in Roberts’ supervisor Mahla did not re- release. as he did in the Williams case. a prepared release. “The internal investi- view the investigative reports or related In a document dated June 6, in which “This incident is not representative of gation revealed Maertz was provided the warrant documents prior to Ashley Nicole the State Attorney’s Office stated the rea- the hard work and dedication exhibited correct suspect identification by the first Chiasson’s arrest, Beseler said. sons for dropping the charges against Ash- daily by the hundreds of members of our responding deputy (i.e. that Ashley Odessa “This practice was routinely followed ley Nicole Chiasson, two things pop out: agency. The swift and decisive results of Chiasson was the actual suspect) and he by Mahla because he viewed his staff as one was a May 9 letter from the woman’s these internal investigations should reas- had access to a photo of the actual sus- experienced, senior detectives with exper- attorney verifying that she was in a Loui- sure Clay County residents that we don’t pect’s I-D.” tise in this area. In this case, Mahla’s fail- sian hospital on the date of the alleged take lightly our responsibility to do the Beseler said Maertz did not review the ure to properly supervise a detective un- crime and, secondly, a statement from the right thing and to correct mistakes when case evidence, do follow-up interviews der his supervision allowed an incomplete victim. 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455 Park Avenue Orange Park, FL 32073 Sportsclaytodayonline.com 904.646.0001 | bestbetjax.com Ironman Chattanooga awaits Broncos’ track coach MHS Martin going after Ironman nish in September By Randy Lefko Sports Editor “Simply put, your body can’t retain its own body uids and stomach contents,” said Martin. “Sometimes LAKESIDE - Middleburg High cross country and track what goes in comes out as fast as it is put in. But, I coach April Martin has a good resume of area running refuse to let that stop me from allowing my Crohn’s to races and triathlons and seems to have a handle on stop me from doing an Ironman triathlon. It is also an balancing the intricate line of nishing and not dis- auto-immune illness that breaks down the body’s im- rupting her own body’s “issues” during the distance mune system due to that loss of uid.” events that she so enjoys. Martin, with her husband Craig, himself an ac- “With Crohn’s Disease, it is a never-ending worry complished coach and distance athlete with his own of when a air-up will occur and whether or not I will resume of running races and triathlons up to the be able to nd a way to deal with it, ‘it’ being what I Olympic distance triathlon race, has endeavored to call ‘issues’,” said Martin, 38, diagnosed with Crohn’s raise funds for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of at 24 years of age. “I have managed over the years to get lucky and been able to work with it and still be SEE IRONMAN, 26 fairly athletic.” Crohn’s Disease, as stated on the Crohn’s and Coli- Ironman hopeful Middleburg High track and cross country coach April tis Foundation of America website, affects the ileum Martin nishes o a bike/run workout on Friday in and the beginning of the colon. Symptoms may include anticipation of a Saturday plan of ve hours of riding diarrhea, cramping, or abdominal pain. If in amma- and 35 minutes of running. Martin is training for her tion occurs in the stomach and the rst part of the rst Ironman triathlon attempt; a race of 2.4 miles of small intestine, loss of appetite, weight loss, and nau- swimming, 112 miles of biking and a 26.2 mile run. sea may occur. 2014 Sports Network FCS Preseason All-America Teams Hagen named to All-American team By Randy Lefko Sports Editor
Liberty University senior Jacob Hagen, a 2010 Or- ange Park High graduate, and senior teammate Nick Sigmon have been named to the 2014 Sports Net- work FCS Preseason All-America teams, with both players earning a second-team selection, according STAFF PHOTO BY RANDY LEFKO to a Liberty University press release. Lady Knight a Zaxby decoration “It’s all about getting up every morning with the Oakleaf High cheerleader captain Jennifer passion to want to be a better football player,” said Kanaskie points to herself in a photo of Hagen. “I’ve been thinking football since my Pop SPECIAL TO CLAY TODAY members of the Lady Knights squad that Warner days in Orange Park.” Liberty All-American adorn the newest Zaxby’s restaurant in the Hagen, a starting safety for Liberty, had a Former Orange Park High football standout Jacob Hagen, shown here in his Liberty Oakleaf Town Center. Several Clay Today University No. 27 jersey, has been named on a pre-season All-American team after SEE HAGEN, 26 sports page photos appear on the walls at a stellar junior year for the Flames. Zaxby’s. Before & Afterschool Care REGISTER NOW FOR PRYME TIME BARCO-NEWTON Y 904.278.9622 DYE CLAY Y 904.272.4304 26 CLAY TODAY • July 10, 2014 SPORTS CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM
UCF’s Plummer, Geathers Named to Award Watch Lists
Special to Clay Today ORLANDO - The University of Central Florida football team’s defense is al- ready gaining buzz for this upcoming fall football season, according to a UCF sports press release and former Orange Park High linebacker Terrance Plummer is one good reason for the excitement. Ironman Plummer, a senior linebacker for the from page 25 Knights, and senior defensive back Clay- America while proving to herself that she ton Geathers were both named to the can beat the disease’s ravages. Note: Both College Football Performance Awards Martins will be competing Sat., July 12 at watch list for their positions. Plummer the Beaches Fine Arts Triathlon Olympic finished this past season as the Defen- distance race (Mile swim, 25 mile bike, 6.2 sive MVP of the Fiesta Bowl and led Raider/Knight mile run) at Mayport Naval Station. UCF with 110 tackles during the regular Former Orange Park High linebacker Terrance Plummer is on everyone’s top defensive “It took a lot of talking and discussion season. Geathers has 286 total tackles player list for his upcoming senior year. for me to convince my family and Craig during his career at UCF, including four about how badly I wanted to beat this dis- forced fumbles. increase the overall effectiveness of the Weeks Adds ABCA All-Region ease,” said Martin, in a teary-eyed state- The CFPA are aimed to provide the team. & All-America Honors to List ment that revealed a little inner passion most scientifically rigorous confer- Geathers was one of 42 college football of Accolades with regard to how hard the fight may be- ments in college football. Recipients of players to be on the defensive backs watch come. “I just did a five hour bike ride and a the awards are chosen based on scien- list while Plummer was one of 40 lineback- Special to Clay Today 35 minute run after the bike and my entire tific rankings in which the player helps ers named to the watch list. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The awards keep body hurts so bad.” rolling in for North Florida outfielder The Ironman Triathon, to be staged Sep- Drew Weeks as he received First Team tember 28 in Chattanooga, TN, is an inau- All-South Region and Second Team All- gural event on the Ironman circuit and has America honors from the American extended its participation to naming the Baseball Coaches Association today. Crohn’s Disease Foundation as its official Weeks graduated from Clay High School. charity and offering Crohn’s athletes spe- Weeks becomes the second Osprey cial features with the race experience. The in as many seasons to earn All-Region Ironman distances are a 2.4 mile swim, a honors as former teammate Tyler Marin- 112-mile bike and a 26.2 mile run. World cov was a second team honoree in 2013. record finishes hover near the eight hour He was named to his fourth All-America mark with most races having a 20-24 hour team, already being recognized by Base- cutoff time for finishers. ball America, The National Collegiate “For normal people, it’s a tough day in Baseball Writers Association and Perfect the sun,” said Martin. “For me, the stress Game. can start a week prior to the week as my The five-tool outfielder was selected body reacts to all the training, the anxiety in the seventh round by the Colorado and the excitement of actually driving to Rockies in the MLB First Year Player Tennessee.” Draft earlier this month. Weeks has been To donate to Martin’s race, go to (http:// assigned to the Tri-City Dust Devils in www.active.com/donate/IMchattanoogaC- Pasco, Wash. where he has appeared in CFA14/IRONMANAMartin). Top fundraiser STAFF PHOTO BY RANDY LEFKO the first three games as a designated hit- University of North Florida outfielder Drew Weeks, shown here on base in the Atlantic Sun for the event will get a chance to go to the ter. Conference playoff game in May, has accumulated a bucket load of post-season awards as 2015 Hawaii Ironman Triathlon in Novem- well as been drafted into Major League Baseball by the Colorado Rockies. SEE LIST, 32 ber 2015.
Hagen led the Big South and ranked No. 10-1 and 9-6 from 2008-2010 with a re- All-America teams.Gardner-Webb led the 9 in the country in interceptions per game gion final 21-16 loss to Seminole in 2010 way for the league with three selections, Hagen (0.5). His six picks during his junior season and a region final loss in 2008 to Pensaco- including one first, second and third-team from page 25 were the most interceptions by a Flame la Pine Forest. honoree, while Coastal Carolina had a first since Richard Shelton, who played five “It’s good to see how well that whole and second-team honoree. breakout season in 2013, earning Associ- years in the NFL, finished the 1987 season team has done at the college level,” said Sigmon, a linebacker, has been one ated Press FCS All-America honors (third with a half-dozen interceptions for Liberty. Hagen, who will complete a degree in of Liberty’s defensive leaders each of the team), as well as being selected All-Big Hagen and former Raider teammate sports management. three years he has played. He earned Big South first team and VaSID all-state first Terrence Plummer, a star linebacker at “That was a good team with solid fun- South second-team all-conference honors team. University of Central Florida, are two damentals that brought something to the in 2011 and was a first-team All-Big South Hagen finished the 2013 season with a members of the Orange Park region final college level that worked. A lot of it is de- selection in 2012 and 2013. career-best 61 tackles (34 solo, 27 as- team that included the likes of linebacker sire to be better.” Thanks to Hagen’s six interceptions and sisted), which nearly doubled his career Demetre Baker and running back Marcus This is the fifth season in a row the Sigmon’s third career pick, Liberty was total through his first two seasons with the Pulliam (both playing semi-pro ball with Flames have had a representative on the able to finish the 2013 season ranked No. Flames (76 tackles). the Florida Falcons), Brian Sumlar (a Bet- Sports Network FCS Preseason All-Amer- 5 in the country in passes intercepted (19) “We have an aggressive defense that hune Cookman running back) and lineman ica teams and the fourth-consecutive year and No. 3 in turnover margin (1.3). creates opportunities,” said Hagen, who Matt Garcia (a former Florida Atlantic Liberty has placed multiple players on the Hagen and Sigmon have already gar- maintains a 4.5 40 yard dash split. “I keep player, now a Florida Tech sophomore) said listings. nered national attention this year. Both learning the little things of the position of he keeps tabs on his former teammates. Liberty was one of three Big South players have been named to their respec- safety to be prepared to take advantage of Under then-head coach Danny Green, the programs to have multiple selections on tive positions College Football Perfor- situations.” Raiders amassed seasonal records of 10-3, this year’s Sports Network FCS Preseason mance Awards watch lists. CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM SPORTS July 10, 2014 CLAY TODAY 27 July 4 sports in Keystone Heights: Our Country 5k, Keystone Beach Volleyball
Serve by Mariah Maxwell. Start of Our Country 5k race. Keystone Heights was buzzing with July 4 action on the roads and in the sands of Keystone Beach with the annual Our Country 5k road race; won by Jackson Beggs, 19, in 19 minutes, 12 seconds for the men and, for the women, Sarah Searle, a 17 year old first time runner, who came home as first female in 21:23 for sixth overall for the 225 athlete race. Beggs is a former Keystone Heights student now living in Knoxville, TN, who was home visiting family. At Keystone Beach, a Fourth of July beach volleyball tournament was staged by the Keystone Heights High School volleyball staff with plenty of diving and spiking action.
Friends finishing, left to right, Jessica Deneen, 23; Katelyn Swale, 19, and Emily Swale, 21.
Women’s winner Sarah Searle Men’s winner Jackson Beggs Dig by Stetson Dow, Clay High Block attempt by Darien Gilio THE PERFECT PLACE FOR EVERYTHING GOOD
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STAFF PHOTOS BY RANDY LEFKO AND RAY DIMONDA lor ProCamp hosted by former Jacksonville Jaguar All Pro running back Fred Taylor at Youth football camps will be ramping up in St. Johns Country Day School for July 1-2 Clay County with the upcoming fall season with the Fleming Island High Youth Foot- promising to be another action-filled sea- ball camp filling the week of July 7-11. son for area high schoolers and junior high Next week, Clay High hosts their camp schoolers. First up for the summer was from July 14-17 at 5:30 p.m. with Jags former Clay High standout and now a Su- safety Donovin Darius arriving for a July per Bowl champion the Seattle Seahawks, 17-18 date at the Fleming Island Library Cliff Avril, who entertained nearly 250 kids fields. Oakleaf Junior High is staging their on Saturday in his annual free camp with junior high camp this week with the Jack- another former Clay High football star, No- sonville Sharks visiting Friday for the final lan Carroll, now with the Miami Dolphins. segment from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for pictures Avril’s camp was followed by the Fred Tay- and autographs. Cliff Avril shows off his fancy footwork.
Hunter Hoffman bobbles a pass attempt at Miami Dolphins’ Nolan Carroll shows proper backpedal stance. Jaguars great Fred Taylor watches a catch by Bishop Hart. Fred Taylor camp at SJCDS.
Reece Bull battles a line of sprinters in 40 yard dash at FIHS. Elijah Jones latches on to pass at SJCDS. Elijah Smith sets to throw at Fleming Island camp.
Logan Dailey smashes a tackling dummy at FIHS coach Frank Hall barks directions. Jacquiz Gordon high-steps in RB drills at FIHS. Reed Hyams sprints a hard 40 at FIHS. FIHS Youth Football camp.. CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM SPORTS July 10, 2014 CLAY TODAY 29
Gator now a Bear Fleming Island High graduate Ian Silberman, shown here with the University of Florida Gators football team at a Gator Bowl contest in Jacksonville, recently transferred to Boston College and will play his final year of college football with former Gator coach Steve Addazio, now head coach at Boston. Former Gator Silberman now at Boston College
Special to Clay Today According to a Boston College football BOSTON - Coming off a third-place confer- news release, Silberman boasts a tackle- ence finish at 7-6 in 2013, it’s looking like like frame with a chiseled upper-half and 2014 could be a transitional year for the SEE GATOR, 32 Boston University Eagles with only three returning starters on offense, and follow- ing a 2013 campaign that yielded the con- Up For Adoption ference’s 14th total defense. Lenny #A006564. He is an approxi- Former Fleming Island High offensive mately 2 year old neutered tackle Ian Silberman, with one year of male boxer mix. He was an eligibility remaining in his college career, adoption return on April 30th chose to transfer after 20 games in four of this year. He is heartworm positive but just completed years at the University of Florida to Boston his heartworm treatment last College for his final campaign. Silberman week. He is food motivated, looks to fill a hole in a Bear offense that loves to play, and has gotten along with every other dog loses not only the nation’s leading rusher, that he has met. Lenny is a but two starting tackles among just three very affectionate boy with a returning starters from the 2013 season. cute underbite! “Ian had a tremendous spring and so- Pumpkin lidified our right tackle spot,” said Boston #A007064. She is an head football coach Steve Addazio, who was approximately 3 year old on the Gators’ coaching staff during their calico, domestic shorthair. 2007 and 2009 national titles and had re- She came to us as a stray on May 8th of this year. She cruited Silberman to Florida before taking is shy but also very sweet. over at Boston College in 2012 after two Pumpkin is currently housed years at Temple University. “He has a lot of in our free roaming cat room and does get along experience and has been a great transition well with other cats. Come and will really help our program.” and meet her today! On offense, the Bears lose starting tackles Matt Patchan and Ian White, but All pets are Spayed/neutered & vaccinated return three-year starting center Andy Gallik. Silberman should add some much- Clay C unty needed experience and versatility to the Animal Care & Control unit. 3984 S.R. 16 West • Green Cove Springs, Fl 32043 Silberman, a 6’-5”, 293 lbs with 5.17 [email protected] 40 yard speed, is a former four-star recruit Please visit our website: out of Fleming Island who bypassed offers http://www.claycountygov.com/departments from Clemson, Florida State, Michigan, /clay-county-animal-care-control North Carolina and Tennessee to jump on Like us on Facebook: with the Gators where, over four years, he http://facebook.com/ClayCtyAnimals appeared in 20 games and amassed seven 904-269-6342 Main Line starts. 904-278-3615 Fax 30 CLAY TODAY • July 10, 2014 SPORTS CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM
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impressive muscular definition through- out, but plays with the nasty demeanor and blue-collar approach of a true trencher. He appears a bit “tight” and doesn’t demon- Fun Humor strate a lot of fluidity in space when asked In The Bleachers to move left or right, but he gets off the line and into the hole quickly when asked to pull or trap, and demonstrates nice surge to the second level. As a run-blocker, Silberman exhibits impressive raw power on contact to move defenders off the block, and takes pride in a physical, bullying style when engaging opponents. However, he struggles to break down and redirect in space when antici- pating incoming defenders, and his lateral limitations make it tough for him to have an impact outside of the phone booth. His strong, active hands help him to compensate for lateral issues when slid- ing as a pass-protector, so he could get a shot at tackle with the Eagles, but all indi- cations are, at least when considering his NFL prospects, Silberman is a much more natural fit at guard where he can put his strength, toughness and limited quickness to use in a short area. Non-Sequitur Ziggy List from page 26 The five-tool outfielder was selected in the seventh round by the Colorado Rockies in the MLB First Year Player Draft earlier this month. He has been assigned to the Tri-City Dust Devils in Pasco, Wash. where he has appeared in the first three games as a designated hitter. The historic season littered Weeks’ name all over the North Florida baseball record book. He set a new school record with a 31-game hit streak to begin the year. He led the nation with a .430 batting average, setting a new program mark. His 95 hits in 2014 are the most ever in North Florida’s 27-year history.
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Falcons home: 6-0 record
Bolstered by productive offensive play by Clay County football talent from left: Ulysses “Boobie” Tobler (7), Robert Spera (75) and Marcus Pulliam (22), the Clay County-based Florida Falcons semi-professional football team, coached by Justin Moses of Fleming Island, will bring its unbeaten (6-0) record to the Bolles School in Jacksonville for a second Gulf Coast Division game against the Georgia Firebirds (1-2). The Falcons defeated the Firebirds 30-27 in June.
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University of Delaware football Brodsky slated to start at safety Special to Clay Today From Fleming Island High School, Uni- versity of Delaware junior defensive back Craig Brodsky returns as a three- year members of the Blue Hens defen- sive squad expected to start at strong safety. Brodsky returns with linebacker Pat Callaway and defensive lineman Vince Hollerman as the only starting re- turners from every game in 2013. Brod- sky’s statistics include 23 games, 57 tackles (45 in 2013), two pass breakups and three interceptions. Redshirt freshman linebacker Jalen Kindle, also a Fleming Island product, SPECIAL TO CLAY TODAY returns to Delaware after an outstand- ing spring game with three tackles in the OPAA All Stars win District 2 Blue-White game. Kindle, who had two The OPAA Crush All Stars competed in the Babe Ruth District 2 All Star Championship broken feet his freshman year, is slated held at Cecil Field. They defeated Oakleaf All Stars in the championship game 10-0. as a backup to Callaway. They moved on to the State Championship game held in Lake City and finished in the Brodsky and Kindle will get a shot top 4 in the State. The top four teams were awarded with an invite to participate in the Southeast Regional Championships to be held In Morganton North Carolina July 15-20, to play against another Fleming Island where they will compete against the top 4 teams representing the states of Georgia, all state linebacker when the Blue Hens SPECIAL TO CLAY TODAY University of Delaware junior Craig Brodsky North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee play Villanova University in the fall. Ju- stamped out a starting position at safety and the Carribean. Bottom from left: Kylee Stacy, Kaitlyn Stacy, Jordynn Garza, Jadynn nior safety Cameron McCurry is a for- for the Blue Hens and will combine with Garza, Kendyll Mann and Gabby Wiseman. Middle from left: Ansley Hamilton, K.C. mer Golden Eagle teammate of Brodsky Golden Eagle teammate Jalen Kindle on Francis, Kierstyn Mann, Julia Willette, Marley Brown, Brooke Hillman and Coach Dave and Kindle. defense. Stacy. Top from left: Manager Jack Francis, Danielle DeHart and Coach Bill Hamilton.
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