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AT A Six kids GLANCE found living in THINGS TO DO OCTOBER 4 squaller BCHS swim Senior The sheriff’s depart- Night ment arrested a Macclen- 4:30 p.m. ny woman on September Baker County YMCA, 98 W. 26 following a complaint Lowder St. by her mother that led de- tectives to a Hickory Street The BCHS swim team will residence where six ju- honor its seniors during its veniles were living amid tri-meet against Yulee and roach infestation and other Middleburg. squalid conditions. Photo courtesy of Lt. Rick Diggs Crystal Cole, 32, was BCMS Lady Bobcat Macclenny firefighters donned pink T-shirts Tuesday morning in honor of breast cancer awareness month. They’ll be wearing them all month A-Team Volleyball vs long, Lt. Rick Diggs said. summoned back to the ad- dress that afternoon from Wilkinson her job, and charged with 5:30 pm felony child neglect. Baker County Middle School, 211 Jonathan St. Spreading awareness The No. 2 seed Lady B-Cats In addition to fighting fires, Macclen- affected, 85 percent have no family histo- cancer, the two most important risk fac- host Wilksinson in the ny Fire Rescue personnel are sporting ry,” said the statement. tors are being female and getting old- quarterfinal match. the color pink throughout October in “Firefighters are motivated to get in- er. Most women diagnosed with breast Chevy Youth Soccer efforts to fight breast and other cancers. volved for many reasons, and often it’s cancer have no other known factors. To Firefighters exposed to carcinogens because they have been personally af- help reduce your risk, be sure to maintain Clinic and other chemicals while on the job fected by the disease,” says Rick Diggs, a healthy weight, eat a diet rich in fruits 6 - 9 p.m. are disproportionately diagnosed with a lieutenant with the department and a and vegetables, exercise and limit alco- Raiford Road Church, 9201 breast cancer – just one of many cancers member of IAFF Local 5173. hol consumption. Crystal Cole South State Road 121 linked to the work firefighters do, states “We are supporting breast cancer Macclenny Fire Rescue is encourag- a press release from the department is- awareness and prevention by encour- ing everyone in the community to par- The Baker Bandits Soccer Deputy Jared Sharman sued this week. aging others to give so that no breast ticipate in breast cancer awareness and said he and other officers See page 3 “With one in eight women diagnosed cancer patient goes without life-saving prevention activities. For more informa- inspected the home’s inte- with breast cancer each year, an estimat- treatments or having hope for a cure,” he tion, contact the Macclenny Association rior to find children rang- MORE NEWS ed 304,010 new cases and 45,920 deaths said. of Professional Firefighters L5173 at ing in age from infants up are expected in 2018. Among all women While everyone is at risk for breast [email protected]. to 14 years being super- vised that day by the sus- LAND PLANNING AGENCY pect’s mother Elizabeth Figge, 56, of Macclenny, Nearly who informed them she has mental health prob- Illegal lots ‘everywhere’ lems and is on medication. Dogs and cats roamed killed by will not be eligible for new building permits freely inside and animal to repair or replace the homes, at least not feces were found in sever- Planner calls for without further action by the county com- al rooms and on a shower the flu mission. floor. Ms. Fraser pledged during the September JOEL ADDINGTON halt in approvals The residence had no 27 meeting to work with the county attorney MANAGING EDITOR running water, open wires to craft an ordinance for consideration this [email protected] exposed and holes in the JOEL ADDINGTON month to declare the homes built between wall. The deputy noted MANAGING EDITOR 2012 and now conforming lots eligible for More fair arts winners Last year the flu killed piles of dirty clothing on [email protected] future building permits. See page 7 seven people in Bak- the floor and only a few But she also recommended that the coun- er County and Ladonna For the last six years the county has al- canned goods in cabinets ty cease approving these illegals lots and “Sherlene” Johnson of lowed development of 5-acre-lot subdivi- crawling with roaches. work to revise the comprehensive plan to Macclenny was nearly one sions in 10- and 7.5-acre minimum lot size Ms. Cole admitted that Go vote ... properly reflect the county’s policy intention. of them. zoning districts as long as the smaller lots conditions were foul and She said early this week it’s not yet known Should the City of Eventually, she was di- were on paved county roads. remarked, “It was bad and how many homes would be affected by the agnosed with the “influ- The problem: I’m trying to work on it,” as Macclenny residents ordinance, how- enza A 2009” strain, also County com- quoted in the deputy’s re- ever last week, pay more for police known as H1N1 or the missioners nev- port. she said there swine flu. It’s the same er updated the Ms. Figge said she used than non-city? “You can record a are many home- strain the Centers for Dis- county’s com- the last diaper before po- owners with il- ease Control (CDC) re- prehensive plan deed for a 1-square- lice arrived, and there ap- legal 5-acre lots Yes ports has been responsible to reflect the peared to be no food for 17% approved prior to for most of the localized flu 2012 policy shift, foot parcel and sell it. the children. 2012 that could be outbreaks nationally so far thus making the Police in recent months No in trouble should 74% this flu season. smaller lots ille- But it doesn’t mean have made other likened their properties Ms. Johnson, 56, didn’t gal under state discoveries of neglected be damaged or Undecided receive a flu shot last year. law, interim com- you can put anything children, resulting in the 9% destroyed in the There were problems with munity devel- felony arrests. future. bakercountypress.com her insurance on her first opment director on it.” In an unrelated arrest, According to attempt and she wasn’t Susan Fraser told –Interim community development director Susan Fraser Eraina Soutamire, 45, of her research of feeling well on repeat vis- the county’s Land Macclenny was charged past actions by its for vaccinations at Planning Agency on September 26 with fel- county planners, Walmart, which meant she (LPA) board last ony insurance fraud for at- the LPA and commissioners, an ordinance couldn’t receive them. week. tempting to obtain vehicle Rate of “It just slipped by. I had was approved in July 2012 to amend the She said while building permits have been insurance one hour after county’s land development regulations to always gotten the flu shot,” issued for these illegal lots and homes have she was involved in an ac- establish an exemption to subdivision per- she recalled. been constructed, should they burn down owning See page 2 and sustain substantial storm damage, they See page 3 See page 2 homes high here Page 4 Page 2 The Baker County Press Thursday, October 4, 2018 Flu: Death rate twice state rate From page 1 INFLUENZA AND es. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. By January she began to get symp- PNEUMONIA “The best way to prevent the flu is toms. DEATH RATES to get a flu vaccine each fall,” said Jose “I felt extremely sick. It kind of hurt Morales, Baker County Health Depart- all over. High fever of 102, 103 some- Number of deaths County Florida ment’s public information officer, by in Baker County Rate Rate times. Nothing would make it go away. email. It would come down but didn’t go 2017 7 25.8 9.8 He said according to the CDC, chil- away,” she said of the fever. 2016 4 14.8 9.6 dren from 6 months to 2 years, preg- Her doctor prescribed antibiotics 2015 4 13.7 9.1 nant women and anyone 50 years or thinking it was a sinus infection be- older are most at risk for complications cause a test for H1N1 came back neg- 2014 6 27.4 9.6 2013 3 15.3 9.7 related to the flu virus, and therefore, ative. But her condition worsened with it’s very important for those popula- nausea and trouble breathing. She was 2012 6 30.6 8.6 tions to get vaccinated. back at the hospital in mid-January 2011 4 19.4 9.4 Still, people with weakened immune when she passed out in a quarantine 2010 8 40.8 8.6 systems or long-term health problems area. 2009 3 15.0 9.2 like asthma, diabetes, kidney disease or She eventually ended up at UF 2008 5 22.6 8.6 extreme obesity have higher risks, too. Health in Gainesville where she was 2007 3 15.5 8.7 Mr. Morales noted that the coun- diagnosed with H1N1 influenza, which ty health department on West Lowder led to pneumonia, multi-organ failure 2017 REGIONAL FLU DEATHS Street offers free flu vaccines for chil- and sepsis. dren ages 6 months to 18. Adults may “All of those should have killed me,” Number of deaths Rate have some out-of-pocket cost depend- said Ms. Johnson, who has already got- Union 5 29.9 ing on their insurance coverage. The ten her flu shot for this season. clinic is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Under a medically-induced coma Baker 7 25.8 Duval 142 14.8 through Friday. she was placed on an ECMO (extracor- Common reactions to the flu vaccine poreal membrane oxygenation) ma- Nassau 16 13.9 include soreness at the injection site, a chine that temporarily replaces lung Clay 34 13.7 slight fever or not feeling well for a day function, allowing the lungs to rest and Columbia 10 10.5 or two. Kids who get the nasal spray heal. After several operations and blood St. Johns 25 7.9 vaccine may have a slight runny nose transfusions, “I started to get better, lit- Bradford 2 5.2 or low fever. tle by little,” she said. “Severe reactions to the vaccine are “When I woke up, I was full of joy. Source: Floridacharts.com. very, very rare,” said Mr. Morales, who Everything was amazing. I went to All rates are age-adjusted and per 100,000 population. recommended everyone 6 months or sleep depressed and suicidal and woke older get the flu vaccine before the end up elated, full of joy and I wanted to do death rate for flu has averaged 9.17 fa- of October. the Lord’s work,” she said, crediting her The state department of health re- survival to God but also the ECMO ma- talities per 100,000 people during the last 11 years, Baker County’s rate has ports that flu activity in Florida remains chine. low but modest increases are expected Still, others in Baker County were averaged more than twice that at 21.9 during the same period. during the coming weeks for the start of not so lucky during last year’s flu sea- the traditional influenza season. son, when Baker County had seven The county also had the second highest flu mortality rate in the region So far this season, the county health deaths attributed to influenza or pneu- department has administered 114 flu monia, the highest number of deaths for 2017. Influenza or the flu is a contagious vaccines. For information visit to www. since 2010 when eight locals died. FluFreeFlorida.com. And while the state age-adjusted respiratory illness caused by flu virus- Insurance fraud From page 1 Progressive Insurance while still at Fraser Hospital after cident on June 21. the accident after which she The warrant resulted was issued a citation by a from an investigation by the state trooper for not having insurance. 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RENT TO OWN M NO CREDIT CHECK Former BCHS SAME AS CASH STEEL BUILDINGS 90 18x21 CARPORT student fatally DAYS at shoots JSO K-9 12x16 DOG KENNEL $21 JOEL ADDINGTON per mo. W.A.C. MANAGING EDITOR [email protected]

42x26 BARN A former Baker County High School student was arrested for kidnapping a $ RTO woman at gunpoint in Jacksonville early $ RTO 107 123 $ Sunday and then fatally shooting a Jack- 94 sonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) K-9 re- 8x14 12x20 per mo. W.A.C. leased to apprehend the fleeing suspect. Jhamel M. Paskel, 17, of Jacksonville’s $ northwest side allegedly carjacked the 205 victim at a convenience store gas pump 12x16 per mo. about 2:30 a.m. on Lem Turner Road. $ RTO Her vehicle, a 2018 Chevy Cruze, was en- Jhamel Paskel 75 abled with the GPS tracking service On- 30x51 GARAGE W.A.C. $ Star, which led police to the vehicle and 179 RTO suspect. According to JSO, Mr. Paskel was heading west on the STEEL BUILDINGS • PORTABLE BUILDINGS 12x20 interstate near the Cecil Commerce Center Parkway where GARAGES • SCREEN ROOMS • GAZEBOS $ RTO OnStar shut off the car’s engine remotely. 123 The suspect then fled on foot and a K-9 officer released 10x12 his service dog Fang, who was shot and killed by the suspect. 8x10 Mr. Paskel was taken into custody a short time later by Authorized Dealer another K-9 officer’s service dog in a wooded area. Police re- covered a camouflage mask similar to that described by the victim as well as a handgun in the vicinity. The suspect was also positively identified by the victim $ RTO $ RTO 144 68 $ RTO after he was detained. He was then arrested and booked at 78 Prices subject to change without notice. the Duval County jail. Mr. Paskel’s last known school was listed in the JSO ar- 1168 W. MACCLENNY AVE. | MACCLENNY | 259-4054 rest report as Baker County High School. Thursday, October 4, 2018 The Baker County Press Page 3

Ladder/Tripod Stands Muddy Stronghold Single Ladder Stand Was $199 $ Now 179 Muddy Sidekick 2-Man Ladder Stand Was $219 $ Now 199 Muddy The Quad Tripod Stand Was $419 $ Now 399 6567 U.S. 90 Glen Saint Mary Plus we have climbers, feeders and blinds in stock 904-259-3451 THINGS TO DO Costume From page 1 Some$ lots may get legal status From page 1 a position where the coun- Club hosts a free Chevy 699 ty is acting against its own contest Youth Soccer Clinic at mitting requirements for “I wouldn’t comp plan and its own zon- Raiford Road Church. certain applicants and cre- ing when it does this, and it’s OCTOBER 9 ate a new 20-acre minimum recommend reversing providing no notice, no ad- for pets! zoning designation. vertising.” Start brainstorming Six-week ‘Tools to Then the following past decisions. We She said the best legal op- now for our Halloween Quit’ tobacco classes month the county created tion is to immediately halt need to honor it.” pet costume contest! begin another exemption after a the practice, grandfather in –LPA member Glen Patten The Press will accept presentation from county the applications approved 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. photo submissions of pets planning staff, who claimed since 2012, and then “figure Baker County Health the intent of the ordinance in costume from October ry. “So people were being out how to move forward.” Department, 480 W. was to permit 5-acre lots on 24 through October 26. “So we’re just are trying sold bogus land?” asked How the county moves Lowder St. existing county paved roads, The best images as judged to put a stop to the practice member Katherine Heinz. ahead will surely affect even where the zoning called by newspaper staff will Quit Your Way classes will be of approving them. Let ev- “Every day,” respond- large swaths of county for minimum lot sizes of 7.5 be posted at www.bak- held on Tuesday nights from eryone know we won’t ap- ed Ms. Fraser, adding that land. Ms. Fraser estimated or 10 acres. ercountypress.com for a 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from prove them. Everyone has when buying property, it’s three-quarters of the county “It is on the basis of this public vote October 27 October 9 to November been doing them because the buyer’s responsibility to is zoned for lots no smaller 13, 2018. The free six-week discussion and a table in- and 28. the county has said yes. verify what can and cannot than 7.5 acres. class meets once a week cluded in the recitals of the The top voted photo They did nothing wrong. be legally built on the land. One option, supported by at the Health Department amended ordinance 2012- will receive a $10 gift card But we really can’t contin- “You can record a deed the LPA’s Sharon Padgett, (480 West Lowder Street in 11 that the county has ap- to Burger King and will be ue to do that. But we also for a 1-square-foot parcel could be a mass rezoning Macclenny). All participants proved applications for ex- featured in the Halloween don’t want to take away the and you can sell it,” she said. from 7.5-acre minimum lots will receive free nicotine emptions to the subdivision edition of The Press! approvals these individuals “But it doesn’t mean you can sizes to a 5-acre minimum. replacement patches, regulations that include Email your contest go,” she said. put anything on it.” Now Ms. Fraser and oth- gum or lozenges as well as 5-acre lots ...,” wrote Ms. submissions to reporter@ Still, the challenge will be Board members also ex- er county staff will be de- workbook and materials. Fraser in her report to LPA bakercountypress.com. others who sought and won pressed disappointment termining just how many For more information or to members. We’ll also be promoting similar approvals prior to that homeowners could be illegal 5-acre lots exist and register call: (904) 482-0189 She told LPA members the contest via our Face- the changes in 2012. harmed due to the coun- where there are located. the first problem was that book page where photos BCMS Bobcat football “We get people every sin- ty not properly enforcing Some may have been creat- the ordinance language itself may also be submitted. vs Bradford gle day with lots that are zoning laws. Not only could ed legally through other ex- didn’t speak to the 5-acre-lot Please include the pet not the right size,” Ms. Fra- damaged homes not be re- emptions for family lots or 6 p.m. exemption. Secondly, she owner’s name and contact ser informed the somewhat paired or rebuilt, but prop- homestead divisions. said, state law requires that information. Memorial Stadium, 169 W. shocked board members. erty owners could have is- In other business last the land development regu- Shuey Ave. “Somebody just went to the sues moving mobile homes week, the LPA panel was set lations, which the ordinance The BCMS Bobcats will host clerk’s office and record- onto non-conforming lots, to hear an application from changed, are consistent with Bradford with a spot in the ed the deed and it’s not the which also requires a county Rayonier for a borrow pit SELL IT AND the county’s comprehensive Northeast Florida Athletic right size. We spend half permit. near the Walmart Distribu- plan, which wasn’t changed. MAKE SOME MONEY! Conference championship our time trying to figure out “Once the word gets out tion Center, but the applica- Furthermore, state stat- game on the line. where these lots came from that we won’t issue per- tion was tabled because the PRESS CLASSIFIEDS utes show, “any land devel- and we don’t want these mits, it will stop,” said Ms. applicant had yet to present OCTOBER 10 opment regulations exist- people to have to go through Fraser.”Realtors will get an ownership affidavit that ing at the time of adoption $7.00 Tobacco Prevention that process. We want to say the word in about two days. was satisfactory to county for 20 words which are not consistent you have a legal lot and we You can sell it, but there’s attorney Rich Komando. It’s Deadline Monday at 5:00 Partnership meeting with the adopted compre- recognize it.” no permit to be had. This is expected to be taken up at 3 - 4 p.m. hensive plan .... shall be The Baker County Press But, she said, there are the October 11 LPA meeting. amended so as to be consis- The county’s Tobacco illegal 5-acre lots “every- tent ...” Prevention Partnership will where” in the county that The statute goes on to say convene on October 10 at will not be eligible for future that during the amendment 3 p.m. at the middle school building permits. process, the most recent ver- with the BCMS SWAT club. LPA members agreed sion of the comprehensive The partnership’s Hayden with the planning director’s Stevens said the group’s plan “shall” govern any ac- recommendations, express- meetings are now monthly tions taken on development ing their commitment to in an effort to revitalize the applications. upholding the post-2012 ap- partnership. The public is “We want to put a stop provals for the illegal 5-acre welcome to attend. The to that because you really lots. partnership focuses on can’t do that ...,” Ms. Fraser “I wouldn’t recommend combating tobacco use, said of the 5-acre-lot exemp- reversing past decisions,” including vaping, among tions. “Then, as part of a fu- said member Glen Patten. county youth. ture land use discussion, we “We need to honor it.” can talk about should there OCTOBER 11 Member Greg Sheppard Fall Festival be 5-acre lots, and where asked whether the county BCHS Homecoming would they be.” could continue to allow the Once those changes are Parade 5-acre lots until the ongoing at hammered out, she contin- comprehensive plan update 5 p.m. ued, the county should re- is complete, which is expect- quire that new subdivisions U.S. 90 in downtown ed for January. Ms. Fraser conform to the minimum Macclenny said the county attorney has lots sizes designated by their advised against it. Saturday, October 13 2 - 5 pm The homecoming parade land use and zoning catego- will begin on U.S. 90 in front of the courthouse Come out and join us for lots of fun games with prizes for and proceed west to the WANT TO LEARN baseball field. CPR AND FIRST AID? the kids, food, and the best fellowship around! The Baker County Health Department holds classes monthly. Everyone is invited! Everything is Free! Call 259-6291 ext 5269 9201 South SR 121, Macclenny •• raifordroadchurch.org •• 904-259-6015 Page 4 The Baker County Press Thursday, October 4, 2018

LAND PLANNING AGENCY CIRCUIT COURT County homeownership rate’s high Sentencings on JOEL ADDINGTON BAKER COUNTY HOUSING pard envisions more “coun- MANAGING EDITOR try-squire style” housing, [email protected] BY THE NUMBERS which he compared to new- September 25 er homes being developed in Last week the coun- 80% homeownership rate St. Johns County but located The following case dispositions were ordered by Judge ty’s Land Planning Agency $61,257 owner household median income in rural areas similar to Cow James Colaw during regular circuit court session on Sep- (LPA) was given a primer Pen Road. tember 25: on Baker County’s housing $30,938 renter household median income He said deep-pocketed • Antonoinette Alarcon, VOP (probation violation) felo- stock in preparation for the national builders can con- ny driving on revoked license (habitual offender); 45 days ongoing update to the coun- 82% households with affordable housing struct that type housing in jail. ty’s comprehensive plan — costs (less than 30% of household in- while smaller, local build- • Gregory Barton, grand theft auto; six months in jail. • James Burton II, possession of prescription drugs, which outlines broadly the come). ers lack the capital to pave county’s goals for land de- roads and install utilities. DUI, possession with intent to sell controlled drugs, pos- velopment in the county. 18% households with unaffordable hous- He said that’s led to small- session of drug paraphernalia; 12 days in jail, four-year drug offender probation, six-month license suspension, The “comp plan,” as it’s ing costs (more than 30% of house- er builders seeking special often called, describes pol- waivers for paving and oth- DUI school, remain in custody pending in-patient drug icies for land development hold income). er requirements that lead to treatment, 50 hours community service, no contact with Dollar General, victim impact statement. while the county’s land de- 246 overcrowded units (more than one problems down the road. velopment regulations, or “In large part, private- • John Collins, failure to deliver leased property worth LDRs, implement those pol- person per room), 3% of all occupied ly-maintained roads don’t $300 or more; failed to appear, warrant issued. icies with appropriate pro- units work,” he said. • Tia Grissett, forgery; three-year probation, $980 res- cedural requirements and The LPA’s Sharon titution. rules. 102 units without fuel/power, 1.2% of all Padgett added that new res- • Avery Henderson, burglary, grand theft auto; nine The comp plan consists occupied units idents leaving more densely months in jail. of various elements govern- populated areas of the re- • Cheree Matheney, possession of prescription drugs; 13 ing areas like housing, envi- 150 units without kitchen (sink, stove, gion for Baker County are days in jail, three-year drug offender probation, communi- ronmental protection, parks fridge), 1.6% of all occupied units seeking “the best of both ty service, drug and alcohol addiction evaluation. and recreation and others. worlds,” that is the ameni- • Ashley Raulerson, possession of prescription drugs But last week’s presentation 206 units without plumbing, 2.1% of all ties of a subdivision without and paraphernalia; 13 days in jail, three-year drug offender from interim community occupied units the restrictions of city laws probation, DCF case plan, community service, drug and al- development director Susan or homeowners associa- cohol addiction probation. • Timothy Yates Jr., VOP possession of marijuana with Fraser focused squarely on Source: Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse tions. housing. “ ... It’s very frustrating to intent to sell, possession of more than 20 grams, posses- sion of prescription drugs and paraphernalia; 25 days in She reviewed county-lev- mortgages carried monthly some 59 percent of renters know they bought on a dirt jail, 50 hours community service, obtain a valid driver’s el statistics from the Flori- costs — including taxes, in- here pay less than 30 per- road and the first time it gets license. da Housing Data Clearing- surance, utilities and associ- cent of household income muddy ... they want a paved house, which is produced ation fees — between $700 on rent. road,” she said. COUNTY COURT by the Shimberg Center for and $1999. About 27 percent of rent- Perhaps the county could Housing Studies at the Uni- For homes owned with- ers pay between 30-50 per- be a place for both, sug- versity of Florida. out mortgages, nearly 78 cent of household income on gested Ms. Fraser. But, she Dispositions from Since 1988 the center has percent had monthly costs rent, she said, “which leaves said, it will take the county worked to “promote safe, ranging from $150 to $500. little for other expenses that demanding more from de- decent and affordable hous- Housing is considered af- are pretty primary.” velopers in terms of paved session on Sept. 25 ing and related community fordable when it costs less About 14 percent of rent- roads and other amenities, development throughout than 30 percent of house- ers spend more than half as well as new water and The following case dis- class, obtain license. the state of Florida,” its web- hold income and the medi- their income on housing. sewer infrastructure. positions were ordered • Stacy Padgett, VOP site declares. The clearing- an household income for a Among households with “They [developers] can by Judge Joey Williams DWLS; 59 days in jail. house is jointly funded by home-owning family of four mortgages instead of rent, put it in the cost of the during regular county court • Chyna Parker, resisting the Florida Housing Finance here is about $61,000, mak- some 46 percent pay less homes ... I don’t see why session on September 25: arrest, disorderly conduct; Corporation and the center. ing monthly costs “afford- than the affordable thresh- taxpayers should pick up • Jazmin Alexander, 60-day electronic monitor- Baker County had an 80 able” at or below roughly old while 16 percent pay the cost when they profit,” driving on a suspended ing, six-month probation, percent homeownership $1500. more. commented Ms. Padgett. license (DWLS); charge apology letter. rate between 1990 and 2016, The median household While the local home- “Homeowners, sooner or dropped. • Brandon Pass, contrib- the clearinghouse’s data income for a renting family ownership rate is high and later, are going to come to • Crystal Baker, posses- uting to the delinquency shows. of four is nearly $31,000 in rental costs are on par with the county [for help].” sion of drug paraphernalia; of a minor (two counts), “That’s a high homeown- Baker County, making the those in surrounding coun- Ms. Fraser agreed, noting 59 days in jail. domestic battery, mari- ership rate,” said Ms. Fraser. affordable threshold about ties, there’s also a small that homes on paved roads • Jessica Crump, DWLS, juana and paraphernalia Bradford County, for in- $775. share of households living have higher values and thus expired license tag; six- possession, violation of stance, has a homeowner- Eighty-two percent of without basic amenities, like expand the county’s tax base month probation, license pre-trial release for domes- ship rate of 73 percent for households here spend 30 power and plumbing, or in- that much more. class, obtain license. tic violence; 270 days in the same period. It’s 75 per- percent or less of their in- side overcrowded homes. “There’s a lifting effect on • Guy Dillard, no mo- jail, 12-month probation, cent in Clay County and 72 come on housing while 18 The data showed that everything,” she said, citing torcycle endorsement on attend group addiction percent in Columbia Coun- percent pay more than 30 some 3 percent of all units, her experiences working for license; failed to appear, meetings, no alcohol or in- ty. percent. or 250, have more people landowners in Clay County. warrant issued. toxicants, no weapons, par- During the 2012-16 pe- Ms. Fraser said most living in them than there are The mantra to landown- • Lauren Gainey, parent enting class. riod, three-quarters of the renters pay between $500 bedrooms in the house. ers there is, “If you’re not failed to require school at- • Matthew Perez-Hin- homes owned here with and $1000 a month and Just over 1 percent of building a $250,000 house tendance; court costs. son, DWLS; court costs. households have no gas or on this lot, we’d rather you • James Denny Hodges, • April Sewell, DWLS; leave the land vacant,” she disorderly intoxication; 60 30 days in jail. LIVE PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING BACK IN MACCLENNY, FL electric service, 1.6 percent lack a full kitchen with a said, “because that’s what days in jail. • Misty Tressler, dis- stove, sink and fridge, and it takes to generate enough • Lucious Jackson; turbing school function, BURGERS about 2 percent don’t have taxes to pay for all the things DWLS; court costs, $500 disorderly conduct (two plumbing. people want. So don’t be fine. counts each); 12-month & BRAWLS “That’s what the govern- ashamed to say if you can’t • Sylvester Jackson, no probation, 45 hours com- ment considers substandard afford Baker County then valid driver’s license (two munity service, no alcohol, housing,” said Ms. Fraser. maybe Baker County isn’t counts), resisting arrest; write essay. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 But those households where you want to live.” $1000 fine, two days in jail. • Robert Weinberg Jr., Doors open 6:00 pm | Bell Time 7:00 pm Ms. Fraser said today • Zachary Johns, DUI; DWLS, marijuana posses-

DCCWWRESTLING.COM can be prime candidates for two days in jail, 12-month sion; $150 fine. Adults $10 | Kids 12 & under $5 INSIDE state housing grants. housing numbers in Bak- VENUE “When assistance pro- er County are low, as is the probation, 12-month li- • Susan York, VOP petty Baker County Fairgrounds grams come in, we can tar- population, but a large-scale cense suspension, Give theft, DWLS, non-assigned 5567 Lauramore Rd., Macclenny get these resources, which development with the finan- Back to Baker communi- license tag, no vehicle reg- cial backing for new roads, ty service (GBB), attend istration; 26 days in jail. SCHEDULED TO APPEAR: is what some of these [comp plan] policies ask us to do, schools and utilities could group addiction meetings • Randall Brown, VOP TONY STORM target resources for the be on the horizon. and participate in MADD petty theft; 180 days in jail. GHETTO SUPERSTAR most needy when it comes “I just want to start activities. • Jerry Leroy Davis, VOP Hayden Price to housing ...,” she said. “It’s talking ... priming your • Eli Jovel, no valid driv- resisting arrest; failed to pump a little bit,” said the er’s license; failed to ap- appear, warrant issued. E y not intended to give you a nice new kitchen or a nice planning director. pear, warrant issued. • Tatum Doss, VOP El Niño & picture window.” In other business that • Douglas Law, no val- DWLS, possession of drug Hembra Kato In terms of home val- evening, county manager id driver’s license; charge paraphernalia; court costs, Kennie Downing updated dropped. re-instate probation. Seth Daniels ues, about half of the oc- cupied residences here are the panel on the county’s • Crystal Malloy, VOP • Octavius Granville, & MANY MORE!! worth $150,000 or less with search for a permanent di- (probation violation); VOP DWLS; 60 days in jail. the largest share, about rector for the Community failed to appear, warrant • Jordan Kiper, VOP dis- Family Friendly Wrestling Action! 30.5 percent, falling in the Development department, issued. orderly conduct; failed to Concessions available! $50,000 to $100,000 range. which is now in its third • Khari McBride, pos- appear, warrant issued. Donate an unwrapped gift to “Gifts of Hope” Another 45 percent round of recruitment. session of marijuana; six- • George Riley IV, VOP charity and be entered to win tons of prizes! of homes fall between Ms. Downing said seven month probation, submit no valid driver’s license; 28 $100,000 and $300,000. people applied for the posi- life plan, attend group ad- days in jail. About half of homes have tion in the latest round, a list diction meetings, no alco- • Christopher Thornton, been built since 1980 and that was narrowed to five for hol. VOP criminal mischief, some 86 percent were con- interviews that were expect- • David Mitchell, no ve- trespassing, resisting ar- structed after 1970. ed to commence this week. hicle registration; court rest, disorderly conduct; Following Ms. Fraser’s Once the slate is nar- costs. 270 days in jail. presentation on September rowed to two or three candi- • David Moore, no val- 27, LPA members discussed dates, she said she’d notify id driver’s license; license what types of housing the the LPA and county com- county needs more of or less missioners. of in the future. Free 9-1-1 address The panel’s Greg Shep- SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE!!! signs for Baxter welc es Attention Moccasin Creek Circle and other Baxter area Morgan Hill Construction Did you know you can residents! 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We can’t help you if we can’t find you.” Thursday, October 4, 2018 The Baker County Press Page 5 MACCLENNY CITY COMMISSION Motorcyclist badly $1M fire truck grant is denied hurt after accident ferred to as a “quint” because it serves fire until the unit from Jacksonville ar- quintuple functions: a pump, water rives. This situation is unacceptable.” JOEL ADDINGTON the same area, Macclenny Total budget tank, fire hose, aerial device and ground After making the necessary adjust- MANAGING EDITOR resident Alexander McK- ladders, the same as the present vehicle ment last week the city commission ap- [email protected] enzie, 26, was not injured but to a much greater degree. proved an overall budget of $9,735,951, after a semi-truck collided to remain at In the application the chief stated including $4,787,589 in the general A Macclenny motorcy- with her 2014 Dodge Char- that a new quint would be useful now, fund, which became effective October clist was critically injured ger about 5:30 p.m. but even more in the future as the city 1. The existing millage rate also was ad- early Monday morning ex- The crash occurred on $9.7 million grows: opted at 3.6 mills, or $3.60 for every iting I-295 north onto I-10 I-10 westbound just west “The City of Macclenny serves as a $1,000 of taxable property value. in west Jacksonville. of I-295 where the driver of MIKE ANDERSON bedroom community to the consolidat- Although the rate itself was un- Stephen Thomas Jr., the semi “made an improp- PRESS STAFF ed 800-square mile City of Jackson- changed it is considered a tax increase 36, reportedly lost control er lane change resulting ville/Duval County. It is located along under state law because it is 1.72 per- of his 1999 Honda Shad- in the left side of the rear The Macclenny City Commission ad- Interstate 10 thirty miles from Jackson- cent higher than the so-called “rollback ow on the westbound I-10 bumper of the semi-truck opted a $9.7 million operating budget ville. Due to its affordable real estate rate” of 3.5391 mills, which is the rate entrance ramp for an un- trailer impacting the right for 2018-19 last week after cutting $1 and proximity to Jacksonville, new res- that would produce the same amount of known reason, veered off front fender of the Char- million in anticipated revenue from a idential subdivisions are being built in tax revenue as last year. the roadway and landed on ger,” Trooper J. Thomas re- federal grant earmarked for the fire de- Macclenny and the City’s population is Revenue is up, city officials pointed the left shoulder next to the ported. partment that failed to materialize. growing. out, due to new housing construction in motorcycle, according to The semi’s driver left the The funds had been sought through “Building permits have tripled in the the past year, which increased ad valor- the Florida Highway Patrol. scene heading west on I-10. the Assistance to Firefighters Grant last 5 years and new residential subdi- em tax revenue from $795,303 to an es- He was not wearing a The only description of (AFG) program funded by the Feder- visions are being platted for 200 new timated $850,009. helmet during the 2:30 a.m. the semi was that it had a al Emergency Management Agency to homes as well as new industrial and The fire department’s $1,455,908 accident, FHP said. white, enclosed trailer. The buy a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose commercial development. Additional- budget, up slightly from last year’s In an unrelated wreck in crash remains under inves- fire engine with a 107-foot aerial reach ly, a 5-story hotel is being built in Mac- $1,322,967, is the largest component tigation. to replace a similar but much older ap- clenny and the 50-foot aerial on the cur- of the city budget, followed by water paratus. rent (vehicle) is inadequate to provide ($1,195,779), sewer ($1,909,655), solid WANT TO LEARN City budget analyst Deanna Dinkins the angle needed to address a fire at this waste ($971,865), streets ($504,178), CPR AND FIRST AID? delivered the bad news to the commis- new structure.” the building department ($288,802), The Baker County Health Department holds sion the evening of September 25 when Chief Dugger also noted on the appli- law enforcement ($180,000), informa- classes monthly. Call 259-6291 ext 5269. the budget was presented for final ap- cation that the present unit has become tion services ($179,630) and recreation proval as the only item on the agenda. unreliable. ($170,736). “The only change is a $1,050,000 re- “Due to its age, the existing quint has Following a relatively brief discus- duction because we did not get the AFG frequent breakdowns,” he said. “The sion and vote on the budget and millage Anderson Quality ROOFING grant,” Ms. Dinkins said. “We’re going manufacturer no longer makes parts rate, commissioners devoted about 10 LLC to see if we can tweak some things and for the unit. When repairs require parts minutes eulogizing and remembering reapply next year.” they must be obtained from junk yards. their former colleague on the board, Metal Reroofs & Roof Repairs Fire Chief Buddy Dugger had submit- It often takes weeks to find parts and Floyd “Vern” Bennett, who passed away Shingle Reroofs & Repairs ted a lengthy application for the $1 mil- during that time the unit is completely September 18 at the age of 85. Your hometown contractor! lion grant, which required a $50,000 off line. Mr. Bennett, a retired U.S. Army match from the city, earlier this year in “When the quint is off line, the Mac- sergeant major, served on the city com- LICENSED & hopes of replacing a 28-year-old aeri- clenny Fire Department must call a unit mission for 28 years from 1987 to 2015 FREE ESTMATES 259-3300 IN GOD INSURED al truck often in need of repairs with a from Jacksonville Fire and Rescue to when he retired from public office. LIC.#CCC1330274 WE TRUST. LIC.#CBC1259558 more sophisticated piece of equipment respond. The closest comparable unit is “We lost a great man,” said the city featuring far greater pumping capacity 45 miles away, so response time is sig- manager, who said he was privileged and vertical reach. nificant.” to serve alongside Mr. Bennett on the A memo attached to the final budget But the biggest impact a new quint commission for eight years. “I learned last week said that city hall was notified would have, the chief stated, is greater so much from this man. He loved his in an email on September 12 that the safety for firefighters and the public. God, he loved his family, and he loved Woodlawn Kennels grant application had been denied. No “In many cases, the 50-foot aerial on his community.” Quality Professional Care further explanation was provided but the current quint does not give the high Each member expressed terms of City Manager Phil Rhoden said Chief angle needed to address fires adequate- endearment for Mr. Bennett, including GROOMING BOARDING Dugger had a hunch. ly,” he wrote on the application. “Units Commissioner Danny Norton who said 259-4757 “The chief thought we might have with longer aerials have had to be called he recalled how the former commis- Private • Spacious • Indoor/Outdoor Runs had too many bells and whistles on it,” from 45 miles away in Jacksonville to sioner “always called Macclenny God’s Mr. Rhoden told the board. respond, and firefighters have had to little acre.” Complete Bath, De-flea & Groom ...... $22-$27 The sought-after equipment is re- fight inside the structure to contain the Bath, De-flea & Nails Clip ...... $12-$17 Drunk driving arrest on Woodlawn Boarding (per actual day) ...... $5-$10 Police charged a Mac- He was uncooperative Sixth Street. probation. clenny man with drunk and allegedly threatened Mr. Blandford was ticket- • Jaime E. Perez, 26, of driving after his vehicle was Cpl. Marc Heath, resulting ed for displaying a non-as- Jacksonville was arrested J.D. stopped early on September in an additional charge for a signed license tag, and the same day on a 2015 war- Hugh D. Fish, Jr. 28 for no tail lights. third-degree felony. charged with violating a rant for failing to appear for Deputy Trevor Bloxham In another recent arrest, curfew and prohibition on violation of probation from a Serving said he detected an “over- the same deputy took An- drinking alcohol while on drug paraphernalia posses- Baker County whelming” odor of alcohol drew Blandford, 27, of Max- probation. sion case in 2014. when he approached Lee ville into custody shortly af- Several others were ar- • Daniel K. Kent, 41, of for over 39 years Deblaker Jr., 30, following ter 2 a.m. on September 29 rested recently for violation Macclenny was booked Oc- the traffic stop on Woodlawn for driving on a suspended of probation or failing to ap- tober 2 for failing to appear Road at 1 a.m. His report license and violating terms pear in court for the same for a trespassing and petit specializing in... also notes that the driver of his probation for drug charge: theft case in mid-June. tried three times to present cases in 2015. • Jordan L. Kiper, 20, of • Morris L. Walden, 54, his license. The officer said he wit- Macclenny was jailed Octo- of Jacksonville was arrest- Real Estate Mr. Deblaker failed sev- nessed the suspect’s 2004 ber 1 for failing to appear in ed October 1 for violation of eral field sobriety tests be- Ford pickup leave the Mc- court for violating probation probation stemming from a fore he was taken to county Donald’s parking lot without stemming from a disorderly DUI case last January. Family Law jail where he refused to sub- stopping, then spin out after conduct charge. He was sen- mit to a breath test. making a u-turn on South tenced in May to six months Personal Injury ADD YOUR Gun, drugs in felon’s home COMMUNITY EVENT TO THE Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm Sheriff’s department de- marijuana and Mr. Burnsed ran a stop sign at South Bou- ONLINE & PRINT Closed 12-1 for lunch tectives arrested a north consented to a search that levard and Sixth Street and 34 S. Fifth Street | Macclenny | hughfi [email protected] county man on drug and turned up meth in a cig- drove into the path of his pa- CALENDAR other charges after they ini- arette pack and a felony trol car. AT tially visited his residence amount of pot in a baggie in A baggie of pot was visi- 259-6606 bakercountypress.com The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. on Hassie Johns Drive ear- a bedroom. ble on the seat, the deputy Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. lier last month and realized In another recent drug said, and he found the back- he was not allowed to have a arrest, Deputy Trevor pack on the passenger seat firearm due to his status as a Bloxham charged Savan- near a console. Some of the convicted felon. nah Westbrook, 19, and marijuana was in small bag- Detective Thomas Dyal Dewayne Sikes, 22, both gies prepared for re-sale. said he noticed Woodrow of Macclenny, with hav- Both occupants were Burnsed, 47, had a shotgun ing meth, marijuana and a charged with possession behind a door when he went weighing scale in a back- with intent to sell, and pos- to the address on September pack found following a traf- session of the meth and 18 to question him as a pos- fic stop. scale. Ms. Westbrook was sible witness to an earlier The officer said he ticketed for having a non-as- burglary in Taylor. stopped a 1997 Mercury signed license tag and for Police then learned Mr. driven by Ms. Westbrook failure to yield right-of-way. Burnsed had a felony con- late on September 11 after it viction in 1996 and they re- turned to his residence on September 24 to confiscate a .22 pistol and hunting rifle from his pickup truck. Det. 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Miesha Givens, Taylor Griffis, for allegedly brandishing a pistol at both third-degree felonies, and misde- ment, saying he didn’t want his uncle to Blue Susan Alford, Brook- Alexis Bones. three students on the Baker County meanor disturbing the peace. get in trouble. lyn Rhoden, Betty Hitt, De- High School campus before In other recent arrests, a • Deputy John Finley arrested Bran- Gift baskets nise Melton, Carol Breeze, Best in show Andrea Pel- classes began on September 25. former Department of Correc- don Ruise, 25, of Macclenny for battery Carol Anderson, Cathy Men- Griffin Hinson, 18, was tak- tions and sheriff’s department on Amhmaad Moring, 18, during a con- frey. dolera, Theresa Henderson, Blue Katynn Hunt, Mikay- en into custody later that day employee was charged early on frontation the evening of September 27. Jane Combs, Cathy Mendol- at his residence on Homestead September 30 with domestic The incident reportedly was the re- la Faulk, Sierra Joyner, Em- era, Carol Breeze, Pat Wag- malee Berry, Ariyonna Mitch- Place, said campus deputy violence. sult of an ongoing feud between Mr. oner. Johnny Byrd. Deputy Randy Davis de- Moring and a third party, the deputy ell, Hannah Thick. Red Hero Alas, Lucille Ken- White Courtney Johnson. Three students, ages 16 and scribed Thomas Kent, 68, as was told. He noted Mr. Moring had a nedy, Baileigh Griffis. 17, had identified Mr. Hinson intoxicated with a strong odor laceration above his left eye, though Mr. Home furnishing as the person who threatened of alcohol when he arrived at Ruise denied striking him. Several oth- Photography White Deslineigh Norman. Best of Show Larry Preglar, one of them with the .22 cali- Griffin Hinson a residence on Lulu Road in ers at the scene on South Boulevard re- Red Emily Griffis. ber weapon recovered at his Olustee about 4:30 that morn- fused to make statements, saying they Nora Hammonds and Vera Woodworking residence. The report does ing. didn’t see the altercation. Hammonds. Best of Show William Barg. not specify which student had gotten Mr. Kent allegedly snatched keys • Sergeants Jimmy Nickles and Ben Blue Darlene Rockerfeller, Blue Patricia Strohnetz, into the passenger side of the suspect’s away from his wife Mary, 63, grabbing Anderson arrested Christopher Combs, Nora Hammonds, Vera Ham- Charles Spitzer, George Barg, pickup truck to discuss what was de- her arm, and slapping his nephew John 41, and Joseph Vanvactor III, 38, of monds, Theresa Small, Sha- William Barg, Larry Combs, scribed as a ‘prior incident” involving Gillian, 25, of Lake City. Raiford for fighting outside Gator Pat- ron Boyett, Don Boyett, Kenu Krsten McBatty and Shaelyn an ex-girlfriend. The suspect and nephew returned ricks bar in east Macclenny early on Turk II, Katie Small, Kenu Turk Stallings. The accused was said to be on cam- from a Lake City bar shortly before, and September 30. II, Larrry Pregler. pus that morning just after 7 a.m. to Mr. Kent allegedly became angry accus- Red Nora Hammonds, Holiday decorations drop off his girlfriend. ing the wife of having an affair with his Vera Hammonds, Sharon Best of Show Joy Ruhe. Boyett, Larrry Pregler, Sharon Blue Seth Clarkson, Cherry Boyett, Don Boyett. Hammon, Shayla Brazeale, White Sarah Strohnetz. Courtney Johnson. Arrest made in high-value tool theft Quilts Red Krsten McBatty. Best of Show Martha Stal- White Johnana Surrency, JOEL ADDINGTON ny for his alleged role in the of wrenches valued at $500 shed previously, however, naker Miesha Givens. crime, which also involved each. according to Detective Da- MANAGING EDITOR Blue Sierra McGee, Nancy Scrap booking two other suspects. The theft was report- vid Mancini’s account. [email protected] Masterson, Martha Stalnaker, Blue Shirley Padgett. Jason M. Tolin, 32, was ed by the tools’ owner, Jo- The suspect was stopped Martha Stalnaker, Martha Duct tape creation A Glen St. Mary man sus- jailed September 27 on a seph Forbes, the evening of for a traffic infraction on Stalnaker, Martha Stalnaker, Blue Katie Small, McKen- pected in the theft of thou- warrant for grand theft, bur- August 20 after his neigh- August 30 and told police Julie McCall, Julie McCall, sie Williams. sands of dollars of tools glary and dealing in stolen bor noticed a white pickup then that Mr. Rhoden gave Marilyn Penrod. from a shed on Fred Harvey property related to the theft truck, which the victim be- him the welder, which was Red Julie Bys. Miscellaneous Road in Sanderson was re- of a white welder valued at lieved belonged to Mr. Tolin, moved to a friend’s house. Blue Darlene Rockerfeller, Sewing cently arrested in Macclen- more than $500 and 10 sets back up to his shed earlier He pledged to contact po- Mackenzie Hires, Lyna Blue Keelie Turk, Kristyn the same day. lice was the friend returned Shumate, Myrisa Holiday, Au- Boston, Mackenszie Hires, Mr. Forbes said Mr. To- home so the stolen property drie Harris. Mackenszie Webb, Skylar lin was a friend of Dustin L. could be recovered. Red Eriyani Evans. Rhoden, 32, who had been Nearly a month went by Murphy, Sara Green, Andrea Want a Lift? staying at Mr. Forbes’ ad- with no further contact from Southard, Mika Gray, Mack- Canning Lift Chair Headquarters dress. Mr. Tolin or two other sus- enszie Hires, Kylee Strick- Best of Show Agnes Kline. When interviewed, Mr. pect involved in the case. land, Shandria Jones, Letricia Blue Donna Yarbrough, KICK BACK & RELAX... Tolin told police he did go to The victim, Mr. Forbes, Brown. Marsha Bennett, Shirley it also helps you up the residence with Mr. Rho- had been in contact with Mr. Red Mika Gray, Eriyani Ev- Padgett, Agnes Kline, Ralph ans, Sierra Gatto, Mackenszie Kline. Easy payments to fi t ANY budget den that evening but it was Rhoden and suspect Kelly to retrieve the latter sus- J. Prowant, 35, of Glen St. McNeil, Ariyonna Mitchell, Red Mary Finley, Ralph pect’s property, shows a par- Mary, in early September. Sara Green. Kline. White Sara Green. White Julie McCall, Ralph BAKER SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER tially redacted offense re- He set up a meeting for the Kline. Macclenny || 259-5655 port from the sheriff’s office. welder to be returned at Me- Crochet Mr. Rhoden, meanwhile, morial Park to law enforce- Best of Show Beverly Wil- Honey & syrup was questioned and denied ment and eventually the vic- bourn. Blue Donna Yarbrough. Quali-Built Homes, Inc. ever going to the home with tim, Det. Mancini said. Blue Peggy Bolduc, Linda Baking General Contractors & Roofing Locally owned and operated Mr. Tolin. The property was deliv- Green, Linda Green, Linda Best of Show Colbie Willis Three days later sheriff’s ered to Deputy John Taylor Green, Mary Finley, Michele Blue Raelyn Frailey, Mar- Don Burnsed office detectives learned the at the park but the suspects Metal, Harper, Christine Keefer, Ju- sha Bennett, Dallas Norman, white welder may be located were not arrested. dith Oliveras, Letricia Brown, 904-408-1392 Shingle & Maddie Bedell, Richard Staf- Joe Muncy at Mr. Tolin’s parents home According to Det. Manci- Randee Carter. ford, Katie Small. Flat Roofs inside their shed. When of- ni, numerous efforts to Embroidery ­Raelyn Frailey, Ashley Wil- 904-631-0720 ficers attempted to confirm contact the three suspects Blue Sandra Taylor and lis, Letricia Brown, Richard that, the welder was gone during September were un- Valerie Swartz. Stafford. but its cart remained in the successful and warrants Custom Homes - Remodels - Roofs Red Isabelle Swartz CBC 1254669 CCC 1328486 (Licensed & Insured) shed. were sought for their ar- Horticulture Mr. Tolin’s father report- rests. Plastic Canvas Tony Esterling $2, Debbie ed seeing the welder in the Blue Sandra Taylor and Clark $27, Kyle Brown $86, Linda Green. Larry Preglar $3, Tom McCall $3, Sharon Boyett $34, Don- Arrangements ald Boyett $47, Seth Clarkson GOING FISHING? Blue Jaylyn Clemons, Sa- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS $2, Mary Ann Ray $9, Pat Col- brina Bingham, Mackenzie lier $18, Carol Anderson $5, Meetings Monday - Saturday at 8 pm nightly Bennett, Kaitlynn Davis, WE HAVE BOATS, MOTORS, Peg Arend $5, Macey Jenkins 8981 S. 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Thursday, October 4, 2018 The Baker County Press Page 7 ‘Highwaymen’ inspired work wins top fair ribbon Painter taught by famed FL artist JOEL ADDINGTON black artists who because of eral hours on each painting, MANAGING EDITOR discrimination couldn’t sell though not all at once. [email protected] their paintings of undevel- “You do your work and oped Florida landscapes in then you walk away for a Cathy Mendolera recent- galleries during the 1950s while because you’re frus- ly learned one important se- and 1960s. trated,” recalled Mrs. Men- cret to good painting. Instead they painted dolera. “Then you forgive it “It’s all about the colors,” Florida landscapes at home when you come back. You she said, referencing the and traveled up and down look at it from across the bright orange, yellow and the east coast of Florida sell- room and say, ‘It’s not so purple she used to paint a ing their paintings to shops, bad from a distance.’” sunset in her best-in-show banks, restaurants and ho- The inspiration for her entry in the 2018 county fair tels for $25 each. Their winning painting — a swamp painting contest. works grew in popularity scene with several egrets at She’s entered works in in the 1980s and 1990s and sunset — came from work- the fair competition for sev- now sell for hundreds of dol- ing with Mr. Arnett but also eral years now, but this year lars apiece. being around several high- was her first entry inspired “After learning [Mr. Ar- waymen paintings on dis- by working with one of the nett’s] techniques I’ve gone play at the gallery. famed Florida Highwaymen on and done several others,” “There was no photo- artists, Curtis Arnett. said Mrs. Mendolera. graph involved. It wasn’t a Mrs. Mendolera has been Her winning entry at the copy painting. It was just taking classes from the art- fair was a painting she says kind of bits and pieces from ist in Crystal River, FL at wasn’t fully complete. But Florida scenes,” she said, the Paint the Town Citrus with the fair entry deadline adding that she often paints gallery. Mr. Arnett was one upon her, she signed the landscapes at Ocean Pond as of the original 26 Florida work and delivered it to the well, which helped her rep- Highwaymen artists induct- exhibition hall for judging. licate swampy foliage in her ed into the Florida Artists “Really I was expecting best-in-show work. Hall of Fame in 2004. another one to do better. But The Highwaymen are fa- it’s all good,” she said. Youths win best-in-show in mous for being self-taught She says she spends sev- baking, photography

Ashley Willis of Macclen- Purchase this photo at www.bakercountypress.com Photo by Joel Addington ny and her four children Cathy Mendolera and her landscape painting inspired by the Florida Highwaymen. teamed up to make baking entries for each child in the best of all.” fair competition. Jamie Hammonds’ BANANA WALNUT BREAD Each child picked some- daughters Nora Hammonds, thing to make and Mrs. Wil- 10, and Vera Hammonds, 7, Ingredients: lis found recipes to match on both won best-in-show hon- • 2 to 3 very ripe bananas, peeled Pinterest. After a trip to the ors for photography. • 1/3 cup melted butter store to gather ingredients, Their winning submis- • 1 teaspoon baking soda they spent an evening bak- sions were images of vines • Pinch of salt ing each entry. from a neighbor’s property • ¾ cup sugar (½ cup if you would like it less sweet, 1 Her step-daughter Col- in Glen St. Mary. cup if more sweet) bie Willis, 8, took the best- Vera’s entry was a photo- • 1 large egg, beaten • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Nora Hammonds’ first place bleeding heart vine photo. in-show prize for a banana graph of a coral vine while walnut bread (see recipe). Nora’s was of a bleeding • 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour Her siblings Maddie Bedell, heart vine, though she re- • ½ cup walnuts 11, Tanner Willis, 7, and ceived second place for a Warryn Willis, 6, entered a photo of her sister’s hands Method: pumpkin spice cake, peach holding grapes as well. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), and butter a 4x8-inch cobbler and truffles, respec- “I would’ve thought first,” loaf pan. tively. said the mother, “cause I 2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until Baking for the fair is a tra- love those little chubby fin- completely smooth. Stir the melted butter into the mashed dition for the Willis family. gers.” bananas. “We were so surprised Whenever the girls get 3. Mix in the baking soda and salt. Stir in the sugar, beaten to have all placed first or a hold of her smart phone egg, and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour. second and earned best-in- they enjoy taking pictures, 4. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and add wal- show for the second year in but Ms. Hammonds said nuts on top. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour at 350°F (175°C), a row for one of our entries,” she also encourages them to or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. said Mrs. Willis. “We love take photos outdoors to keep 5. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for a few min- the ribbons and titles but en- utes. Then remove the banana bread from the pan and let Vera Hammonds’ first place coral vine photo. them active. joy the time spent as a family She said the photogra- cool completely before serving. Slice and serve. (A bread phy exhibit encouraged her knife helps to make slices that aren’t crumbly.) daughters, who are home- schooled, to explore their show nod after shooting the the image in other ways. neighbor’s beautiful gar- bridge near his home sever- He captured the image dens and add photography al times at different times in with a Canon 8oD digital to their curriculum. the day to capture various camera. Glen St. Mary resident lighting conditions. Mr. Pregler, 79, describes Larry Pregler’s photograph He said his shots tended himself as an amateur pho- of an old wooden bridge on to be blown out by the clay tographer for the last 30 Turner Cemetery Road im- soil in the area but some years. This year was his sec- pressed the judges as well. post editing was able to fix ond year entering the fair He said he got a best-in- that problem and enhance photography contest.

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And as we ment workers including significantly large subsets of —Margaret Thatcher ica, oil-rich and thriving. port in 2016 among young- approach election day next the university is a liberal is- voters. “Socialism in general Today after a er U.S. voters month, there’s evidence in land in north Florida), Mr. Will he beat Ron DeSan- has a record of failure decade-plus for maverick many states (Florida includ- Gillum is charismatic and tis, a conservative north so blatant that only an of socialism, Impressions Bernie Sand- ed) and so-called progres- black, two qualities that Florida Republican with the intellectual could ignore or you can’t buy Jim McGauley ers in the 2016 sive candidates continue to catapulted another major endorsement of President evade it.” toilet paper presidential hold the interest of younger figure into high office this Trump? He might, if one —Thomas Sowell there and peo- sweepstakes. voters. century. puts stock in some recent ple who can are fleeing into It doesn’t appear that One such candidate is the He’s also a progressive, polls, among them an NBC/ Those two memorable neighboring countries. Sanders’ support among Democrat nominee for Flor- leaning strongly toward Marist reading two weeks quotes — one from the late What does this have Millennials was rooted in ida governor, Andrew Gil- liberal social programs and ago. It shows Mr. Gillum Prime Minister Thatcher of to do with Baker County? negatives for Mrs. Clinton lum. Popular enough to be more government control slightly ahead and Sena- England and the other from tor Bill Nelson ahead of the esteemed commenta- our present governor Rick tor and economist Thomas Scott. Sowell — stick out in my Should they win, every- mind when I try to summa- one on the Republican side rize mentally why socialist will be looking for answers. systems eventually quash One I would suggest is that what is best about the hu- younger voters, who grant- man spirit — competitive- ed haven’t gravitated more ness and properly focused to the right based on life self-interest. experiences, have very lit- The former lumps eco- tle background in the long- nomic activity under a sti- term ills of socialism. It’s fling central governmental not that they’re dumb (quite umbrella; the later encour- the contrary). It could be ages self-fulfillment and more that they haven’t been ultimately a better outcome exposed in high school and for all. You can find much college classrooms or in more astute summations their homes to the inherent than that, but there’s no stark differences between better barometer of its ac- socialism worshiping the curacy than performance. state and capitalism favor- Generally speaking, societ- ing the individual. ies that favor individualism Here’s a question parents in matters economic and right here in Baker County social have overall better can ask their high school outcomes. and college age children: In Their citizens are more any classroom forum, has a fulfilled versus those in teacher ever expounded on which governments want the state of affairs in mod- to control outcomes and do ern day Venezuela since the away with “inequality.” The socialists seized power? fallacy there is conditions If the answer is no, I are never truly “equal” and think were onto something. no system of government can make them so. Vene- Hearings distasteful as McCarthy-ism BAKER So, after listening to the tree in the sault. probably had too many SOCIALIZING news last week, I decided middle of If these beers and sometimes other that I would be better off the woods. My Side of guys are people had too many beers.” throwing away all technol- I don’t care more wor- Correct me if I’m wrong. ogy and living in a hollow which side the Matter ried about If we messed up his hair, put of the po- ROBERT GERARD how it looks him in a dirty sweatshirt that litical spec- than that said College, and had Judge trum you’re they are Kavanaugh say those lines The on, but last week was bitter- about getting to the truth — while sitting on a blown Baker County ly depressing. whatever it is — then maybe out leather couch, we’d be The rancor in these Ju- they shouldn’t be senators. watching a scene from Ani- Press dicial Committee hearings Because how will they have mal House. Which is kind of reminded me of the House the courage to stand up to what that elite prep school UnAmerican Activities the Russians or Chinese? sounds like. Committee in the 1950s Christine Blasey Ford Speaking of Georgetown where legislators called ev- looked like she would have Prep – if even half of what is erybody and his brother liked to be just about any- being said about this place is USPS 040-280 who disagreed with Senator where but this Senate hear- true, it is a school no parent Post Office Box 598 Joe McCarthy, an anti-Com- ing. Except maybe a party would want their kid to go, Macclenny, FL 32063 munist. Both events were at Georgetown Prep. Now and every teen boy would (904) 259-2400 dark marks on our democ- for the humorous. Or sort of want to go. The Baker County Press is racy and made me want to humorous. Before I leave for If you watched the hear- published each Thursday turn off the television and my hollow tree. ing, you know that there was by Baker County Press, find that hollow tree. Listening to this a lot of crying and yelling Inc. Periodicals postage As a humor columnist gut-wrenching hearing, I re- and finger pointing. I wasn’t paid under permit issued there is so much I could ally just wished the Repub- sure if I was watching a Sen- April 26, 1929 at the post write about these hearings licans and Democrats would ate hearing or an episode of office in Macclenny, Flor- ida. that is darkly humorous, but decide this confirmation by This is Us. I’m having a hard time work- a good, old-fashioned game As a general rule, I like SUBSCRIPTION RATES ing up the laughs. However, of Battleship. Lindsey Graham, but lis- $25.00 a year inside Bak- when you’re feeling the most “B-1.” tening to him rant and rave er County; $45.00 a year outside Baker County; miserable, sometimes that’s “Oh, no. You sunk my Su- I was worried that at any deduct, $5.00 for persons the best thing to do. preme Court Nominee.” moment his head would outside Baker County So, here is my take on President Trump re- spin around in a circle and who are 65 years of age or what I saw during the hear- mained remarkably presi- he would spit pea soup like older, military personnel ing. I’ll start off being seri- dential throughout the hear- Linda Blair in The Exorcist. on active duty, and col- ous. ing, praising both Ford and Come to think of it, by the lege students. POSTMAS- TER: send address chang- I have no idea who to be- Kavanaugh, which made me end of the hearing I wished es to The Baker County lieve, and am sorry that both wonder if someone had sto- that Christopher Plummer Press, P.O. Box 598, Mac- of them had to go through len his phone. would have come in to the clenny, FL 32063. this. But they did, because Who keeps a calendar Senate hearing room in his it was important testimony from 1982? You know when priest costume and exor- Publisher for both of them. I feel bad I threw out my 1982 calen- cised the whole place. about the collateral damage dar? January of 1983. I think everybody prob- James C. McGauley [email protected] that this is doing to both So what does that say ably needed a shower after their families. about Judge Kavanaugh that hearing. MANAGING EDITOR I would not want to be 17 that he still has his calen- Through the whole thing, Joel Addington [email protected] right now. It’s a weird time. dars from the 1980s? Not I wondered what Sen. John Somewhere along the that he’s precise and well McCain would have said. ADVERTISING/PRODUCTION Jessica Prevatt line, this committee of old organized. No, it says he’s a It made me miss him more [email protected] white men decided that in hoarder. than ever. SPORTS EDITOR order to cover their butts Actual testimony from After watching the gruel- Jon Shumake they needed to find a wom- the Kavanaugh hearing – ing hours of testimony, I still [email protected] an lawyer to question Judge “We drank beer, and you don’t know who to believe COMMENT Kavanaugh’s accuser Chris- know, so — so did, I think, and I doubt that even after Robert Gerard tine Blasey Ford because the vast majority of ... of the FBI investigates we will BUSINESS MANAGER they were worried it might people our age at the time. have any indication of who Karin Thomas look bad if they questioned I liked beer. Still like beer. is telling the truth. [email protected] a woman about sexual as- We drank beer, sometimes CLASSIFIEDS/LEGALS CONTACT US Camille FitzPatrick LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [email protected] Letters are welcome, but must contain the signature of the writer, a phone number and By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. city of residence. 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Photos by Joel Addington Dads take kids to schools Hundreds of fathers, grandfathers, uncles and male role models walked children to class the morning of September 26 at Macclenny Ele- mentary School (MES) as part of a national observance underscoring the importance fathers play in their children’s education and develop- ment. Faculty at the school set up a coffee, water and donut station for dads at the front entrance. The fathers — many clad in their work CRIME DOESN’T PAY, uniforms, including reflective vests, company polos, and U.S. Army com- bat fatigues — accompanied stu- dents through the hallways and to BUT WE DO! their classrooms to start the day, grabbing the refreshments as they left campus. MES principal Sherry Barrett said some 300 fathers at- tended the event last year and she expected even more this year. Sim- ilar observances were held at other schools, too. Among those pictured from MES that morning are (top at right) Sgt. Kendrick Sampson and REWARDS UP TO his daughter Kaleiah, 8, and (bot- tom right) Michael Stafford and his daughter Scarlett, 8, of Macclenny.

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PD by CSTF Page 10 The Baker County Press Thursday, October 4, 2018 OBITUARIES ‘Poopa’ Hodges, 78, of Jacksonville Graveside service later for Jim Lough Pat Palandrani, well-known barber Charles William Hodges, 78, better known as C.W. or James “Jim” Phillip Lough, 63, of Pasquale (Pat) Palandrani, 87, of Poopa, died surrounded by his family on September 26, Macclenny died Wednesday, Septem- Macclenny, died Tuesday, October 2018 after a brief illness. He was born on March 14, 1940 ber 26 2018, at his residence. He was 2, 2018. He was born in Wilmington, to the late James D. Hodges and Grace M. Gunter. He was born in Chico, California and resided Delaware and moved to Jacksonville also preceded in death by granddaughter Ciara Kearns and in Macclenny for the past 36 years. He in 1961, where he met his future wife, his companion of 12 years, Juanita Burney. Charles owned was an electronics technician and an Lena. Pat was a well-known barber in and operated CW Wholesalers and sold ice cream for over accomplished musician. He had a great Jacksonville and built many relation- 50 years. His customers were his passion and priority as love of knowledge, a unique sense of ships over the years. Recently, Pat re- he helped them to succeed and bring joy to communities humor and lived life to its fullest. Mr. sided at River Garden in Jacksonville. all over Jacksonville (they were known as “the ice cream Lough had an amazing intellect and He was preceded in death by his wife men”). His great-grandson recently said “Poopa was the was an individualist. He was a follower of 49 years, Lena Ann Palandrani; greatest ice cream maker!” Charles had a huge heart and of Shepard’s Chapel and Pastor Arnold sister Mary Spector and his grandson helped anyone in need no matter who they were. He was Murray. Mathew Roberts. Pasquale Palandrani loved and remembered by many more family members and Mr. Lough was preceded in death James Lough Family members include his daugh- friends who also meant the world to him. He had many by his parents Gerald William and ters Florence (Jack) Palandrani Donk- challenges over the years with his health and kept on going, Sybil Louise Smith Lough. He is survived by the mother of er, Jean (Larry) Palandrani Roberts, and Carol (Timothy) giving his Lord the glory for all of his victories. his son, Yvette Lough of Macclenny: his son Sam Lough of Donker Meloy; grandchildren Gregory (Erin), Bryce and Mr. Hodges is survived by son Ronnie Kearns (Elaine) of Macclenny; sister Laura Lough; brothers Lance Lough and Jackie Donker, Adam Roberts and Stephanie Meloy. Jacksonville; daughters Donna Parham (Larry) of Orange Jack Lough. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October Park, Doreen Murray (Mitch) of Fernandina Beach and A graveside service will be held at a later date in Dal- 4 at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Macclenny. In Debbie Rivers (David) of Glen St Mary; the mother of his ton, Georgia. Donations may be made to the Baker County lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Chil- children, Betty Napoli Hodges of Jacksonville; eight grand- Animal Shelter. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny is in dren’s Hospital. V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services of Mac- children and nine great-grandchildren; a loving niece who charge of arrangements. clenny is in charge of arrangements. was like a daughter, Lynn Blanco. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday Oc- Johnnie Rauleson, known for produce tober 2, 2018 at Hope Baptist Church in Jacksonville with Brenda Thrift, 78, of St. George Pastor Joel Singleton officiating. Interment was at- Riv Johnnie Jackson Raulerson, 91, of Brenda Kay Thrift, 78, of St. George, erside Memorial Park Cemetery in Jacksonville. Hard- Macclenny died Friday, September 28, Georgia died Thursday, September 27, age-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home was in charge of ar- 2018 at the Acosta-Rua Center for Car- 2018, at her home following an ex- rangements. ing in Jacksonville following a short tended illness. Mrs. Thrift was born in illness. Mr. Raulerson was born in Mo- Mendenhall, Mississippi and moved to niac, Georgia and resided in Macclen- Glen St. Mary in 1956 and then to St. ny the past 80 years. He was a farmer George, Georgia in 1960. She and her and made prize-winning produce in- husband Felton owned and operated Sanderson MACCLENNY cluding potatoes, sugar cane, flowers Thrift Ace Hardware in Macclenny for Congregational and other forms of vegetables. He at- almost 40 years until their retirement. CHURCH OF CHRIST tended the New River N.C. Methodist She was a Baptist and enjoyed trips to 573 S. 5th St. • 259-6059 Holiness Church Church in Raiford. He was preceded in Mississippi and Hilton Head, S.C., and SUNDAY SERVICES death by his parents Jack Jay and Mit- CR 127 N., Sanderson, FL Johnnie Raulerson enjoyed fellowship with her group of Brenda Thrift Sunday School 10:00 am Bible Study 9:45 am tie Raulerson; daughter Arvie Elaine high school friends. She was preceded Fellowship 10:30 am Tyson; siblings Leona P. Nipper, Alice Morning Worship 11:00 am in death by her parents James and Ola Worship Services 11:00 am Parker, Roxie Nipper, Joyce Stewart, Jewel Douberly, Les- Doris Caldwell Adcock. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Minister ter Raulerson and Tommy Raulerson; and granddaughter Other than her husband of 58 years, Mrs. Thrift is sur- Wed. Evening Prayer Serv. 7:30 pm Sam Kitching Beth Lee Anne Mathis. vived by daughters Tina (Mike) Bradley of St. George and 'A friendly Mr. Raulerson is survived by his wife of 70 years, Gra- Pastor: Oral E. Lyons church!' Tami Brown of Jacksonville; brothers Lloyd (Lois) Adcock cie Lee Mikell Raulerson of Macclenny; daughter Cath- of Macclenny and Kenneth (Faye) Adcock of Atlanta; grand- erine Marie “Frosty” Mathis of Lake Butler; sister Betty daughter Kathryn (Nick) Rosamonda; two great-grandchil- Jean Boyd of Macclenny; grandchildren Bobby Giles, Amy dren; mother-in-law Irene Thrift Parrish and brother-in- LeNez Tyson Randall and Ashley Marie Tyron Davis; four law Dr. Frederick (Barb) Thrift. New Hope Church, Inc. Sunday great-grandchildren. A memorial service to honor the life of Mrs. Thrift was 23-A to Lauramore Rd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Raulerson was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, at the First As- & Fairgrounds Rd. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. held at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 1, in the chapel of Guer- sembly of God Church in Macclenny with Pastor Joshua ry Funeral Home in Macclenny with Revs. Tommy Rich- Potts officiating. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was Evening Services 5:00 p.m. ardson and Neil Griffis officiating. Interment was at Wood- in charge of arrangements. Wednesday lawn Cemetery, Macclenny. Pastor J. C. Lauramore Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. In loving memory of welcomes all Conference Associate Pastor: Shane Conner Community Full Gospel J.D. Yarbrough Church 10/3/1933-5/14/2018 in Sanderson 12664 Mud Lake Rd. The 20th annual Cele- Jay Yarbrough brating Women conference Isaiah 41:10 Sunday School 10:00 am 10/8/1964-5/23/92 will be held at the Johnson Sunday Morning 11:00 am Cyndle Cherie Chapel Church of God by Sunday Evening 6:00 pm Faith in Sanderson on Oc- Ireland tober 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. Tuesday Evening 7:30 pm 3/18/89-10/5/10 and on Sunday, October 14 with worship services at 11 Pastor Tommy Richardson || 904-275-2949 I am with you still. I am. and 5 p.m. give you this one thought The church is located on to keep. I am with you DINKINS NEW In loving memory of Faith Loop north of Sand- still, do not weep. I am CONGREGATIONAL Kyle E. erson. METHODIST CHURCH a thousand winds that Newmans blow. I am the diamond CR 127 N. of Sanderson glint on snow. I am the Mannings 12/5/89-10/5/08 Sunday School 10:00 am sunlight on ripened grain. will gather Sunday Morning Service 11:00 am It’s been ten years since I am the gentle autumn’s that day, and we all miss rain. When you awaken The Manning family re- Sunday Night Service 6:00 pm We care about your family you just as much today as in the morning hush, I am union will be held starting Wed. Night Service 7:00 pm we did the day God called the swift, uplifting rush at 12:30 p.m. on October 14 at Macclenny Park (the James M. Curry, Licensed Funeral Director Pastor Bro. Timothy Alford you home. You are so of quiet birds in circled Shannon M. Curry, Licensed Funeral Director loved and missed. A day flight. Do not think of me Duck Pond). Bring a cov- Allen A. Crews, Funeral Associate doesn’t go by you’re not as gone. I am with you ered dish. Jack A. Blackburn, L.F.D. thought about either with still, in each new dawn.

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FORMER CATS Paige makes history in Georgia State’s win JON SHUMAKE Merchant had six total tackles and 0-1 in the conference. “week to week,” according to visit the Tiffin Dragons (5-0, SPORTS EDITOR and a tackle for loss, and his Webber International has a report by the Toronto Sun’s 2-0) in conference play. [email protected] Worcester Polytechnic Insti- a week off before visiting the Frank Zicarelli on September • Sophomore offensive tute Engineers rolled 30-7 at Keiser Seahawks on October 25. lineman Travion Clayton’s Many former BCHS Wild- Maine Maritime in a New En- 13 in conference play. The Argos (3-10) visit the Southern Miss Golden Eagles cat football stars had memo- gland Women and Men’s Ath- • The Edward Waters Ti- BC Lions (6-7) on October 6 lost 24-13 on the road to the rable outings over the week- letic Conference contest. gers’ two-game winning at 7 p.m. No. 10 Auburn Tigers. end, including one who set WPI (3-2, 1-1) hosts Cath- streak was snapped with a • Freshman running back Southern Miss (2-2, 1-0) a program record in just his olic (0-5, 0-2) on October 6 at 27-23 loss at Keiser to open Josh Haygood’s Malone Pi- has a bye week before return- fifth collegiate game. noon. Mid-South Conference play. oneers lost 45-35 at home to ing to Conference USA play at All games were played • Redshirt sophomore Freshman defensive lineman Hillsdale in Great Midwest North Texas on October 13. September 29 unless other- Mondrell Jefferson’s Valdosta Brian West recorded three Athletic Conference compe- wise noted. State Blazers remained unde- total tackles and a half-tackle tition. The Pioneers (1-3, 1-2) • Freshman running back feated with a 63-42 shootout for loss. Fellow freshman de- Seth Paige had a record-set- win at Mississippi College in fensive lineman Tay Reed had IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE ting day as his Georgia Gulf South Conference ac- two tackles. EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA State Panthers blew out the tion. Jefferson, a defensive The Tigers (2-3, 0-1) vis- CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION UL-Monroe Warhawks 46-14 back, had three total tackles, it the Warner Royals (0-4) LEGAL CASE NO.: 18000019CAMXAX in their Sun Belt opener. and the Blazers (5-0, 3-0) im- on October 6 in a conference VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. Paige rushed for a game- proved to No. 10 in the AFCA game. Plaintiff(s), high 145 yards and two touch- Division II Coaches Poll. • Rookie running back NOTICES vs. downs on nine carries, includ- Valdosta State is scheduled Mike Boone had one recep- THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, BENEFI- CIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNS, CREDITORS, ing an 82-yard scoring burst to host the Delta State States- tion on September 27 as his LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES OF JAMES E. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT A, R&R, Inc. DAVIS, DECEASED, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS in the second quarter that was men (0-5, 0-2) on October 6. Minnesota Vikings lost in a EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 11837 N SR 121 CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND the longest touchdown run in • Sophomore defensive 38-31 road shootout to the IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA Macclenny, FL 32063 CASE NO: 02-2018-CP-0062 AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTS; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, Georgia State history. He also back Rod Haygood had three Los Angeles Rams. The following vehicles will be sold at public GRANTEES, ASSIGNS, CREDITORS, LIENORS, IN RE: The Estate of auction on October 19, 2018 at 10:00 am at had a 15-yard touchdown run total tackles on September 27 The Vikings (1-2-1) will AND TRUSTEES OF KEVIN RYDER, DECEASED, CHARLIE LEE HODGES, A, R&R, Inc. 11837 N SR 121, Macclenny, FL AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, in the third quarter. as his Presbyterian Blue Hose try to end a three-game win- deceased. 32063: The Panthers (2-3, 1-0) ______/ THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE shut out visiting Lindsey Wil- less streak on October 7 when 1999 Saturn SC1 NAMED DEFENDANTS, AS POSSIBLE HEIR; visit the Troy Trojans (4-1, son 10-0. they visit the Philadelphia NOTICE TO CREDITORS VIN# 1G8ZJ8276XZ100987 KENNETH DAVIS; LORI DAVIS; SHYLO DAVIS; 2-0) on October 4 in a Sun 10/4c LINDA JEAN FORD; GLEN FOREST LLC; THE The Blue Hose (2-1) open Eagles (2-2) in a rematch of The administration of the estate of CHAR- UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION N/K/A Belt East Division game. Big South conference play on last season’s NFC Champion- LIE LEE HODGES, deceased, File Number 02- ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS LESLIE CREWS; 2018-CP-0062, is pending in the Circuit Court Defendant(s). Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 October 6 at the Kennesaw ship Game. FOX will carry the for Baker County, Florida, Probate Division, the BAKER COUNTY BOARD OF ______/ p.m. on ESPNU. State Owls (4-1). The game game at 4:25 p.m. address of which is 339 East Macclenny Av- COUNTY COMMISSIONERS enue, Macclenny, Florida 32063. The names WILL RECEIVE BIDS FOR THE FOLLOWING: NOTICE OF ACTION • Senior defensive lineman will air on ESPN3 at 2 p.m. • Freshman offensive line- and addresses of the personal representative PROJECT NAME: Baker County Roads – CeCe Jefferson had four total • Sophomore defensive man Cooper Hodges’ Appa- and the personal representative’s attorney are Hurricane Irma Damage Repairs BID 2018-17 TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, BENE- set forth below. FICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNS, CREDITORS, tackles and a pass defense, end Quan Griffin’s Georgia lachian State Mountaineers Bids must be received by: LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES OF JAMES E. helping a dominant Florida Southern Eagles scored the rolled 52-7 over the visiting All creditors of the decedent and other November 6, 2018 no later than 3:30 p.m. DAVIS, DECEASED, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS persons having claims or demands against Late bids will not be considered. CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND Gators defense lead the pro- go-ahead touchdown with South Alabama Jaguars in decedent’s estate, including unmatured, AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTS- gram 13-6 over host Missis- 19 seconds remaining, lifting their Sun Belt opener. Since contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom Deadline for questions: LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN a copy of this notice is served must file their October 31, 2018 no later than 4:00 p.m. PREVIOUS ADDRESS: 11389 Cowpen Rd, sippi State. The victory moved them to a 28-21 home win their Week 1 loss to Penn claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF Sanderson, FL 32087 Public bid opening: Florida (4-1, 2-1) to No. 22 in over the Arkansas State Red State, the Mountaineers (3-1, 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS November 6, 2018 TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, the AP Top 25. Wolves to open Sun Belt play. 1-0) have outscored their op- AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF BAKER COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BLDG BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNS, THIS NOTICE ON THEM. 55 NORTH THIRD STREET CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES OF The Gators host the No. 5 Georgia Southern (3-1, ponents by a combined 169- MACCLENNY, FL 32063 KEVIN RYDER, DECEASED, AND ALL OTHER LSU Tigers (5-0, 2-0) on Oc- 1-0) is set to host the South 23. All other creditors of the decedent and PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, tober 6. The SEC game will other persons having claims or demands Place for receiving bids: AND AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTS, AS Alabama Jaguars (1-4, 1-1) in Appalachian State is set to against decedent’s estate, including unma- BAKER COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BLDG POSSIBLE HEIR- air nationally on CBS at 3:30 a Sun Belt game on October 6. visit Arkansas State (3-2, 0-1) tured, contingent or unliquidated claims, 55 NORTH THIRD STREET LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN must file their claims with this court WITHIN MACCLENNY, FL 32063 PREVIOUS ADDRESSES: 8654 New Kings Rd, p.m. The game is scheduled to air on October 9. The Sun Belt 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST Lot 65, Jacksonville, FL 32219 • Senior linebacker Blayne PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. Bid Documents available to download at: 11389 Cowpen Rd, Sanderson, FL 32087 on ESPN3 at 3:30 p.m. contest is scheduled to air on Tarbox Consulting and Design, Inc. • Freshman defensive back ESPN2 at 8 p.m. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR- www.tarboxinc.com/xxxx/ TO: LORI DAVIS EVER BARRED. LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 11389 Cowpen Rd, Jamon Jones’ Webber Inter- • Linebacker Bear Woods Engineer contact for questions: Sanderson, FL 32087 national Warriors lost for the injury-riddled season con- The date of first publication of this Notice Troy Tarbox [email protected] PREVIOUS ADDRESSES: 10809 Mud Lake is September 27, 2018. (904) 399-1785 Road, Glen St. Mary, FL 32040 first time in a close 20-17 out- tinued as he missed his To- 3642 Green Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205 Two tree Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: 576 Ivy St, Lot 6, Macclenny, FL 32063 come to the visiting South- ronto Argonauts’ 38-16 road Personal Representative: eastern Fire in Mid-South loss to the Calgary Stamped- Jessica L. Hodges No pre-bid conference will be conducted. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a civil Conference competition. ers on September 28. Head Attorney for Personal Representative: Project Description: action has been filed against you in the Circuit County Road 23A includes construction of per- Court of Baker County, Florida, to foreclose farmers Jones had two total tackles as coach Marc Trestman said Frank E. Maloney, Jr., P.A. 445 East Macclenny Avenue manent repairs to an existing guardrail system certain real property described as follows: the Warriors fell to 4-1 overall the 31-year-old linebacker is Macclenny, FL 32063 and to the construction of concrete filled fabric (904) 259-3155 embankment armor. Southern States Nursery PARCEL 51 Florida Bar No.: 142990 Road includes asphalt pavement overlay of A PARCEL OF LAND LYING, BEING 300 linear feet of existing paved roadway and AND SITUATE IN SECTION 29 AND honored 9/27-10/4c replacement traffic striping. 30, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 21 www.bakercountypress.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EAST, BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ALICIA LAMBORN EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Project Location: MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. County Road 23A and Southern States AS FOLLOWS: EXTENSION OFFICE CASE NO.: 02-2018-DR-326 Nursery Road COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST Congratulations to Pastors Jose Pedro Hernandez Rios, BAKER COUNTY BOARD OF CORNER OF SAID SECTION 29, AND Petitioner, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RUN S 88° 10` 17” W, ALONG THE Doug and Teresa Moore Appreciation KENNIE DOWNING, COUNTY MANAGER SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 30, for their outstanding for- REVIVAL and 10/4-10/18c A DISTANCE OF 21.43 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE EASTER- Kimberly Ann Hernandez Rios, PUBLIC NOTICE LY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF AN 80 est stewardship and being Respondent, Road To Calvary Church Invitation for Bids FOOT COUNTY MAINTAINED GRAD- ______/ selected as Florida’s Out- Bid # 18-02 ED ROAD (KNOWN LOCALLY AS COWPEN ROAD); THENCE RUN N standing Tree Farmers of NOTICE OF ACTION FOR New River Regional Landfill 01°45` 17`` W, ALONG SAID EAST- PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MAR- 2018! Asbestos Containing Material ERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, A DIS- OCTOBER 15-21 RIAGE WITH NO DEPENDENT OR MINOR Excavation and Relocation TANCE OF 366.92 FEET; THENCE Located at the headwa- Monday - Friday 7pm Sunday 11am CHILD(REN) OR PROPERTY CONTINUE RUNNING N 01°45` ters of the St. Mary’s Riv- The New River Solid Waste Association 17” W, CONTINUING ALONG SAID TO: Kimberly Ann Hernandez Rios Good annointed Monday: (NRSWA) is extending an Invitation For Bids EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, A er in Baker County, South LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 5863 Southern for the excavation and relocation of asbestos DISTANCE OF 374.46 FEET; THENCE preaching! Bro. Justin Griffis States Road, Macclenny, FL 32063 Prong Plantation encom- containing material (ACM) at the New River CONTINUE RUNNING N 01° 45` Regional Landfill (NRRL). The successful Bid- 17`` W, CONTINUING ALONG SAID passes over 2400 acres of Tuesday: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for der will be responsible for furnishing all labor, EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, A Dinner after dissolution of marriage has been filed against pine flatwoods, cypress Bro. Bobby Griffin materials, equipment, tools, transportation, DISTANCE OF 345.50 FEET THENCE you and that you are required to serve a copy Sunday morning services, and incidentals required to relocate CONTINUE RUNNING N 01°45` swamps, and hydric ham- of your written defenses, if any, to it on Jose Wednesday: approximately 3,000 cubic yards of ACM from 17” W, CONTINUING ALONG SAID service! Pedro Hernandez Rios whose address is 5863 the NRRL Class III Landfill to the adjacent EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, A mock that is home to a Bro. Joe Ruise Southern States Road, Macclenny, FL 32063 Class I Landfill. The material is located within DISTANCE OF 238.89 FEET; THENCE on or before October 25, 2018 and file the wide variety of wildlife. Thursday: an approximate 1-acre area though specific RUN N 13° 35` 16” W, CONTINUING Bring your favorite original with the clerk of this court at 339 types of deposited ACM are unknown; the ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF While the primary ob- E. Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny FL 32063 Bro. Randall Griffis material may be friable. The work includes WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 109.82 dish! before service on Petitioner or immediate- jective on the property is excavating, loading, transporting, unloading, FEET; THENCE CONTINUE RUNNING Friday: ly thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default and covering with 1 foot of soil the ACM from N 13° 35` 16” W, CONTINUING high-quality wildlife habi- may be entered against you for the relief the Class III Landfill to the Class I Landfill. All ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF Everyone welcome! Bro. Troy Alexander demanded in the petition. tat, the plantation also pro- work shall be completed in accordance with WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 181.47 Sunday: the specifications, drawings, and contract FEET; THENCE RUN N 05° 11` 42” duces timber and is a great Copies of all court documents in this requirements included as part of the contract W, CONTINUING ALONG SAID Come & enjoy! case, including orders, are available at the example of integrating Bro. Clayton McCormick documents. The Contractor shall be a Flori- EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, Clerk of the Circuit Courts office. You may re- da-Licensed Asbestos Contractor. A DISTANCE OF 155.00 FEET TO these objectives. view these documents upon request. 7394 Madison St. Glen St. Mary THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE Prescribed fire is an NRRL is located approximately 2.5 miles HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit north of Raiford, Florida, on the east side of OF LAND; THENCE CONTINUE RUN- important tool here and Courts office notified of your current address. State Road 121 in Union County. Bid pack- NING N 05° 11` 42” W, CONTINUING (You may file Notice of Current Address, Flori- Doug has been involved ages are available for pickup at the NRSWA ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF da Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form Administrative Office, 24276 NE 157th Street, WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF L75.04 in organizing the North 12.915.). Future papers in this lawsuit will be Raiford, Florida, 32083. Bid packages can also FEET; THENCE RUN N 04° 47` 06” mailed to the address on record at the clerks Central Florida Prescribed Don’t miss our ... be requested to be received electronically by E, CONTINUING ALONG SAID EAST- office. emailing a request to NRSWA at lgreene@ ERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, A DIS- Burn Association. The nrswa.org. All bids must be submitted on TANCE OF 147.37 FEET; THENCE WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family the Bid Form provided. Completed bids are RUN N 89° 34` 33” E, A DISTANCE family provides educa- Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain au- to be mailed to NRSWA, PO Box 647, Raiford, OF 1356.96 FEET; THENCE RUN tomatic disclosure of documents and informa- tional outreach programs Florida, 32083 or delivered to the NRSWA Ad- S 01° 39` 17” W, A DISTANCE OF tion. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, ministrative Office at 24276 NE 157th Street, 321.40 FEET; THENCE RUN S 89° at the property to fellow including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Children’s Raiford, Florida, 32083. After the bid opening, 34` 33” W, A DISTANCE OF L344.L2 landowners and conser- the bids will be examined for completeness FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. vation groups, in partner- Dated: September 21, 2018. and preserved in the custody of the NRSWA Executive Director. NRSWA Purchasing Poli- SUBJECT TO A 15 FOOT UTILITY Clerk of the Court ship with the University cy will be ensued. All bids received after the EASEMENT OVER, ACROSS AND By: Melissa Haines specified time and date will not be considered. ALONG THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY of Florida / IFAS Exten- Deputy Clerk CRUSADE Contact the NRSWA office at 386-431-1000 THEREOF, ALONG SAID EASTER- sion service, Florida Fish 9/27-10/18p for questions concerning the bid package. The LY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF AN 80 DEADLINE for submittal is Thursday, October and Wildlife Conservation NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOOT COUNTY MAINTAINED GRAD- 25, 2018, 3:00 pm (local time). ED ROAD (KNOWN LOCALLY AS Commission (FWC), Flori- BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 10/4-10/11c COWPEN ROAD) da Forest Service and oth- OF BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN October 14-16 MOBILE HOME(S) AS FOLLOWS: ers. 7:00 - 8:30 pm nightly NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board 2006 CLAYTON WITH SERIAL NUM- Doug is a FWC certi- of County Commissioners of Baker Coun- BER(S): WHC015792GAA AND WH- at Raiford Road Church ty, Florida, will conduct a Public Hearing for C015792GAB. fied Youth Hunt Master proposed Resolution 2018-50 to be heard Tuesday, October 16, 2018 commencing at PROPERTY ADDRESS: 11389 COW- and leads youth hunts on PEN ROAD, SANDERSON, FL 32087 the property. He also leads 6:00pm, at 55 North Third Street, Macclenny, OPEN TO ALL AGES!!! FL. A copy of the proposed Resolution may camping and merit badge be inspected by any member of the public at SUBSCRIBE You are required to file a written response the County Administration Office, Macclenny, with the Court and serve a copy of your written programs with the Boy Florida. On the date mentioned all interested defenses, if any, to it on Padgett Law Group, Scouts. parties may appear and be heard with respect AND SAVE!!! whose address is 6267 Old Water Oak Road, to this proposed Ordinance. Suite 203, Tallahassee, FL 32312, at least thir- Join us at the property Get it delivered ty (30) days from the date of first publication, RESOLUTION NO. 2018 – 50 and file the original with the clerk of this court for a tour and awards cer- to your mailbox or either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or emony on Friday, Octo- Puppet Skits • Bible Study • Worship A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default ber 19. This event is free OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will be entered against you for the relief de- Puppet Performances & More!!! OF BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA, subscribe online- manded in the complaint. but pre-registration is re- AUTHORIZING AN EXCHANGE OF DATED this the 27th day of September, quired. Reserve a space Free Finger Food Meal at 6:15 PM REAL PROPERTY BETWEEN BAK- Call today for info ER COUNTY AND R.H. DAVIS OIL 2018. for the morning or after- COMPANY PURSUANT TO SECTION by reservation CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT noon tour by calling Whit- 125.37, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND 259-2400 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. As Clerk of the Court ney at the Florida Forestry Call 259-6015 for info or to RSVP In accordance with the American with Disabil- The By: Tina Carrington Association, (850) 222- ities Act, persons needing a special accommo- Deputy Clerk 5646. Space will be limited dation of an interpreter to participate in these Baker County proceedings should contact the County Com- Padgett Law Group to 20 people per tour. The 6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 203 9201 South SR 121 | Macclenny missioners Office at 904-259-3613, at least Press 48 hours prior to the time of the hearing. Tallahassee, FL 32312 deadline to register is Oc- [email protected] www.raifordroadchurch.org 10/4-10/11c tober 9. 10/4-10/11c Page 12 The Baker County Press Thursday, October 4, 2018 The Baker County Press DEADLINES

Placement, correction or cancellation of CLASSIFIEDS classified ads may be done by phone, e-mail or in person anytime before Monday at 5 p.m. for publication on the CALL 904.259.2400 TO PLACE AN AD or... following Thursday. ONLINE BY MAIL www.bakercountypress.com CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Friday & Saturday, 8:00 am - ?, The Baker County Press Williard Crews Lane, Macclenny. P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063 Multi-family sale. Friday & Saturday, 8:00 am - ?, BY E-MAIL DEADLINE Lawtey Church of God, Lawtey, on [email protected] Ads must be placed and paid for by MONDAY at 5:00 P.M. US Highway 301. Yard sale and a $5.00 lunch meal. Friday & Saturday, 8:00 - ?, 8140 Classi­­fied ads and notic­ es­ must be 10/4-10/25c Our readers are hereby informed paid in advance, and be in our office that all dwellings advertised in this No Road Lane, Macclenny. Inside - rain or shine. Are you looking for a new and no later­ than 4:00 pm the Monday newspaper are available on an equal Multi-family sale, art work, furniture, appliances, of- rewarding opportunity? If so, we preceding pub­­li­ca­tion, unless other- are looking for you! Join a grow- opportunity basis. To complain of 500 DOLLARS fice supplies, holiday decorations, housewares, jew- wise arranged in advance. Ads can discrimination, call HUD toll free at ing dealership. Flexible working 500 Dollars elry, clothes, baby girl clothes to 18 months. be mailed provided they are accom- hours, closed Sundays, unlimited 1-800-669-9777. The toll free tele- panied by payment and instructions. phone number for the impaired is & DEED income potential, benefits package is all& youDee needD to Friday & Saturday, 8:00 am - ?, 17302 South Ridge- They should be mailed to: Class­i­fied available including health, dental, 1-800-927-9275. Ads, The Baker County Press, P.O. is all you need to life, and paid vacation. We have a ½ acre lot, old MH on property, move into your wood Drive, Glen St. Mary, take 125 to Crews Road, Box 598, Macclen­ ny,­ FL 32063. We move into your healthy, welcoming, fun culture, liveable but needs work, fenced new Manufactured follow the signs. Bargain days, lots of everything. cannot­ assume responsibility for ac­ and at least three positions avail- yard, well, light pole, and septic, new Manufactured curacy of ads or notices given over able. If you’d like to join our team nice location, $42,000. 904-334- && Modular Modular Home Friday & Saturday, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, 8667 the telephone. Li­a­­bil­i­ty for errors in all apply in person at Burkins Chevy, 8904. 9/13-10/4 Dupree Road, Macclenny. Six family sale, antiques advertising will be limited to the first 273 E Macclenny Ave, Macclenny. Wayne Frier Macclenny, I buy publication only. If after that time, the 9/13-10/4c to zoo animals. ad continues to run without notifica- land. Cash paid immediately. 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Apply in person at 253 East Florida Avenue, Macclenny Call: 904-714-1376 Or call 904-259-2314 or E-Mail [email protected] Thursday, October 4, 2018 The Baker County Press Page 13 Ladies lose first district match JON SHUMAKE 22-all in the first set. Baker SPORTS EDITOR County briefly took a lead on [email protected] a net foul, but the JV Lady Panthers took advantage The BCHS Lady Wildcat of three errors — an out-of- volleyball team had a chance bounds volley, a volley into to make a statement against the net and a double hit — to three-time defending district escape with the set. champion Ridgeview and Kennady Godwin and claim the No. 1 seed in the Taylor Crews tied for the District 4-6A tournament. team lead with 14 digs. God- The Lady Cats definitely win and Mariah Green both gained Ridgeview’s atten- had a team-high three kills, tion, but they weren’t able and Courtney Barnard led to overcome the mainstays the ladies with 13 assists. atop the district. Baker County was sched- Baker County’s push to uled to honor its six seniors force a decisive fifth fell just — Barton, Mechum, Carter, short on September 27, and Dixie Raulerson, Makayla visiting Ridgeview held on Clevenger and Cassidi Bea- 3-1 (20-25, 25-14, 25-15, 25- ver — prior to its match on 23) to hand the Lady Cats October 2 against West Nas- their first District 4-6A loss sau. The ladies are set to vis- of the season. it Bishop Snyder on October The Lady Cats (14-4, Purchase this photo at www.bakercountypress.com Photo by Jud Johnson 8 and Yulee the following 3-1) appeared to break a Madison Barton attempts to tip the ball over the net. night. 22-all fourth-set tie as the The JV Lady Cats are also ball seemed to land on the helped Baker County side dig landed on Ridgeview’s scheduled to play in the out. side of the court for Baker right line of Ridgeview’s JJVA Fall Festival JV Tour- Photo by Debbie Pelham side of the court. The point The Lady Panthers grad- County to side out, Mechum nament on October 6. Krista Crews reaches for the volley in front of Emma Richardson. was overruled by the refer- ually pulled away in the served six straight points to ee, however, who called the middle two sets after Bak- give the Lady Cats a 17-14 Lady Cats top Trinity, Su- ball out and awarded the go- er County kept it close ear- lead. Ridgeview battled back wannee ahead point to the Lady Pan- ly. Ridgeview twice opened to tie the score at 20-all, but Both No. 2 seed thers. 11-point advantages in the a net foul sparked Baker The Lady Cats rebound- The final of Madison second set, and a 10-4 third- County’s run. ed from their district loss to JON SHUMAKE A-Team is scheduled to host Barton’s team-high 12 kills set run helped it break away Carter led the team with Ridgeview on October 1 with SPORTS EDITOR the same team on October eventually cut the gap to 24- from the 10-all tie to take 23 digs. Mechum had a a road win at Trinity. [email protected] 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the mid- 22, but Ridgeview’s Kaeley control of the game. team-high 27 assists. Baker County also swept dle school’s gym. See next Keller ended the match with The ladies ended the In the JV match, Rid- host Suwannee 25-7, 27- Both BCMS Lady Bob- week’s newspaper for re- a kill of her own. first set on a five-point run geview broke a 3-all sec- 25, 25-19 on September 25. cat volleyball teams secured sults. Ridgeview’s go-ahead to gain the early edge. Ra- ond-set tie by outscoring Barton led the ladies with the No. 2 seed in their re- Both teams entered the point was the last of eight chel Mechum, Barton and the JV Lady Cats 22-7 in the 12 kills and seven aces. Skye spective Northeast Florida tournament with positive lead changes in the back- Blakely Mallory all had kills remainder of the game to Miller and Mallory both add- Athletic Conference tourna- momentum after winning and-forth set. Allyson Cross- during the set-ending run, complete the 25-23, 25-10 ed seven kills and Raulerson ments, which were sched- at Bradford on October 1. land led the team with five but it was Mechum’s service sweep. had four aces. uled to begin this week. Baker County’s A-Team blocks and added nine kills, run earlier in the game that Shelby Grimes led Baker Mechum recorded 21 as- The B-Team hosted improved its record to an and she twice tied the score put the team ahead. County with six kills, one of sists and Carter had 19 digs. Wilkinson on October 2 to even 6-6 with a 25-18, 25-15 in the fourth game and After KiKi Carter’s diving which equalized the score at begin the tournament. The sweep over the Lady Hurri- canes. Krista Crews led the Lady B-Cats in serving. Hailey Marker start- Two shutouts, blowout by AYF youth Wildcats ed the B-Team’s match with eight straight service JON SHUMAKE lighted the game with a counter run- and dashed 50 yards to the end zone. looked like an 8U team,” Broughton points, setting the tone for SPORTS EDITOR ning play that went for 40 yards, Jae’Veon Reed, Ma-Khai Mosley and wrote. “The Wildcats had some great its 25-20, 25-17 sweep. The [email protected] Broughton wrote. Brayden Sears also all intercepted plays on defense but not enough to B-Team ended the regular Baker County’s 10U team has now passes, and Philip Jackson recorded stop the Tigers.” season by winning four of its Three of the four Baker County AYF outscored its opponents by a com- three sacks in the one-sided game. Baker County’s three-week home final five games to improve Youth Wildcat teams won on Septem- bined 212-25 in six games after blank- “The defense is stout and improving stand is scheduled to end on October 6 to 7-5 overall. ber 29, including two by shutout, as ing the Tigers 14-0. weekly with standout performances by against Bradford. Bradford only fields The pair of sweeps came the program hosted the Duval Tigers Fullback Reggie Keith scored both Mosley, ‘Kaz,’ (Marques) McKenzie, a 8U, 10U and 12U teams, leaving Bak- after the Lady B-Cats split at Sanderson’s Cat Den. touchdowns for the offense, which Reed, Sears, Ty Alford, Emory Wim- er County’s 6U team idle for the week. their home matches on Sep- Both the 8-and-under and 10U was led by Trenton Newmans at quar- berly, Kellen Battles, Sammi Croft,” The program will also honor long- tember 27 against Orange Youth Cats held the Tigers scoreless as terback. Defensively, the entire unit Broughton wrote. time coach Kenneth Roberts, who has Park. they won by a combined score of 32-0. stepped up, Broughton explained, in- Mosley ran for two touchdowns more than 50 years coaching experi- Marker and Riley Walk- The 8U team’s newly implement- cluding Tifton Davis, Anthony Wash- and threw another TD pass on a 40- ence and is currently the head coach at er led the B-Team in serv- ed 4-4 defense dominated, limiting ington, James Prescott, Kaden Wight yard bomb to Seth Chestnut, Brough- Baker County Middle School. The AYF ing during its 25-5, 25-16 the Tigers to only three first downs, and Brycen Tubberville, who spelled ton wrote. McKenzie added a 15-yard program will officially be naming its sweep. as Baker County rolled 18-0. The de- Chase Phillips at safety. touchdown run in which he dove to field Coach Kenneth Roberts Field at The A-Team won the fense was led by Kelden Deupree, Nick The most lopsided win of the day touch the pylon. the Cat’s Den during a ceremony that opening set, but couldn’t Dekle, Peyton Jones, Max Rhoden, came from the 12U squad, which blew The 6U Wildcats lost for the first will take place about 11:45 a.m. hang on in the tight 25-20, Romello Thompson, Ian Reneau and out the Tigers 44-12 with the help of time this season in a back-and-forth “If you ever played for Touchdown 23-25, 16-18 loss. Marlin Givens, league founder Mark four turnovers and numerous sacks. 34-27 shootout to open the day. Both Club come out and honor Coach Ken- “Girls played a tough Broughton wrote in an email on Octo- Bryce Kazmierszak scored two Ja’khryrie Mosley and Brian Rosier neth and let him know how much you match but wasn’t able to ber 1. touchdowns, including one defensive- scored twice, but it wasn’t enough to appreciate him,” Broughton wrote. pull out the win,” head Reneau also led a revamped of- ly on the first play of the game as he keep up with the high-scoring Tigers. coach Angela Lauramore fense, which found success in the ripped the ball from the running back “The Tigers were big and fast and said in a message on Sep- I-wing scheme. Gary Mosley high- tember 28.

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Smith caught the more 300 yards and five and the B-Cats jumped on After two dramatic ball just past the first-down touchdowns on September the ball after it rolled about game-tying touchdown re- marker, made a defender 25 and battled out of the ear- 20 yards in their favor. ceptions by Cam Smith, miss and then out-ran the ly hole for a 38-20 victory “We’re taught out here the BCMS Bobcats had the Yellow Jackets to the end at Orange Park. The victory because we do a lot of bub- North Division’s No. 1 seed zone with 1:23 remaining. guaranteed the program one ble screens, you see that ball in their sights. After Oakleaf’s Devin of the North Division’s top going you better go get it,” But the team fumbled Outlaw scored on a 2-yard two seeds in the conference coach Roberts said. “... DBs away the opportunity, set- fourth-down in the first over- playoffs, which begin Octo- was on top of it. They got it.” ting up a playoff showdown time, Smith once again came ber 9. After the defense forced with a rival. up with a clutch reception. Orange Park quickly a three-and-out, the special Oakleaf’s Drew Ammon With the B-Cats needing a pulled ahead, stunning the teams blocked Orange Park’s accounted for four touch- touchdown and facing third- B-Cats with a touchdown punt attempt. Avera scored downs on October 4 — two and-goal from the 13, Smith on its first play of the game. on a 15-yard run up the mid- rushing and two passing — caught Dean’s pass near the Following the score, the host dle, giving Baker County a and scored the game-win- 5 yard line and turned up- team recovered a surprise 22-14 halftime advantage ning touchdown in the 34- field, dragging Yellow Jack- onside kick, which led to an- following the extra point. 28 double-overtime thriller ets across the goal line into other touchdown to extend The power rushing attack at Memorial Stadium. the end zone. the lead to two possessions continued into the second Ammon punched in the Baker County failed on early in the first quarter. half. Maiden’s second score 1-yard score, giving the Yel- both of its 2-point conver- “I’m not going to lie ... I came on a 20-yard burst and low Jackets the No. 1 seed, sions following Smith’s was like, ‘Wow, do we throw Dean punched a 3-yard run on third down after Baker touchdown catches, which everything out and go spread into the end zone. Dean’s County (4-1-1) lost posses- would have given the B-Cats Photo by Debbie Pelham and start passing the ball? Or score was set up by Ke’Nais sion on a fumbled pitch play. the win. Cam Smith, who scored two game-tying touchdowns, reaches do we just ... pound the ball Williams’ 30-yard run, coach The two teams piled as they Ammon passed for 168 across the goal line for a 2-point conversion. on them?’” offensive coordi- Roberts said. fought for the ball, which yards with two touchdowns nator Tucker Roberts said. Smith, who totaled 100 the advantage with a nine- punched in a 2-yard score was recovered by Oakleaf’s to Jeremiah Shack, who “... They (the B-Cats) got a yards in 10 carries, got the play, 65-yard drive to open three plays later, and Smith’s Isaiah Shevchook. had five receptions for 108 lot of fight in them.” B-Cats on the board in the the second half. Cam Smith, 2-point run gave Baker As a result of their first yards. Their second touch- After surviving the early first quarter with a 25-yard who ran for a team-high 52 County an 8-7 lead. loss, the No. 2 seed B-Cats down connection — a 7-yard storm, Baker County settled run. yards, exploded through The team pulled ahead af- will host the South Division’s throw — along with Outlaw’s in and had the lead by half- Coach Roberts said the the line-of-scrimmage on a ter Ammon’s 20-yard scor- top seed Bradford on Octo- 2-point conversion gave time with the help of a cou- coaching staff challenged the quarterback run for 22 yards ing throw to Shack late in the ber 9 at 6 p.m. The winner Oakleaf a 22-16 lead early in ple key defensive plays. offense entering the game as he high-stepped into the first quarter. advances to play the victor the fourth quarter. Jaylin Maiden led the after it combined for eight end zone. Walker Avera con- between Oakleaf and Lake Ammon also completed team with 135 rushing points in the previous two verted the 2-point attempt. B-Cats come from behind Asbury for the Northeast passes of 37, 20, 18, 26 and yards and two touchdowns, outings. The teams traded the lead to beat Orange Park Florida Athletic Conference 53 yards, the latter of which the first of which came on “You’re relying on the de- throughout the first half. championship. went to Trevyn Smith to con- a game-tying 10-yard run fense so much for all these The B-Cats took advan- Trailing Orange Park 14-0 Smith scored three sec- vert a second-quarter third- off-tackle in the opening games and you’ve got to put tage of great starting field before their first offensive ond-half touchdowns, in- and-17. The long play set up minute of the second quar- points on the board, man, position early in the second snap, Baker County’s confer- cluding two receiving scores Ammon’s 2-yard scoring run ter. you’ve just got to do it. They quarter after Jayden Craw- ence championships hopes from Davion Dean that on fourth down, which gave His touchdown run was got called out and they ac- ford recovered a fumble at were fading. equalized the score and pro- Oakleaf a 14-8 halftime lead. set up by a fumble recov- cepted the challenge,” he the 11 yard line. Jabari Ruise The B-Cats powered longed the game. Baker County regained ery by the defense. Orange said. Runners improve FSPA: Finals in 5 events JON SHUMAKE tered their times. on Lowder Street. The season SPORTS EDITOR Jacobs cut almost a sec- is set to continue on October 9 times [email protected] ond off his time in the Men at Columbia. 100 freestyle as he clocked a Five runners represent- Baker County swimmers third-place showing of 56.16. Cats stay unbeaten ed Baker County’s cross qualified for finals in five Walker’s 20th-place time of country team on Septem- Baker County held off events at the FSPA Invita- 1:04.56 was 2.51 seconds fast- ber 29 at the 10th Annual both Clay and St. Augustine tional Swimming and Diving er than his previous best. Alligator Lake Invitation- in a close tri-meet that had Meet on September 29 in Stu- In the Women 100 breast- al in Lake City, which fea- numerous events decided by art, and the swim team had stroke, Gracie Wainright’s tured nearly 50 teams from less than a second. swimmers finish in the top 1o third-place time of 1:22.99 Florida and Georgia. The Cats won seven in eight events at the develop- was almost four seconds bet- Senior Jacob Echols events on September 25 to mental meet held the previ- ter than her previous best. once again led the Wild- outpoint St. Augustine 279- ous day. Wainright was also a cats. He improved his time 247 and the host Blue Dev- Overall, Baker County member of two relay squads from Baker County’s home ils 261-256, including two scored 55 points to finish 21st that finished in the top 10. She quad meet on September victories by less than three- out of 33 programs at the in- was joined by Natasha Turn- 18 as he crossed the finish tenths of a second. vitational. er, Christina Slater and Bri- line in 23 minutes, 59.11 Mason Platto eked out the Braeden Knight advanced anna Thornton on the sixth- seconds, which earned him closest win of the meet in the to the finals in two individu- place Women’s 200 freestyle Photos by Jessica Prevatt 89th out of 111 competitors Boys 50-yard freestyle. He al events and as part of two relay team, which clocked in Braeden Knight dives off the blocks to start the 100-yard butterfly. in the Varsity Boys Green touched in just four-hun- relay races. He posted the at 2:02.56. The Women 200 race. dredths of a second ahead of Knight, Mobley, Craw- (1:13.19) third. team’s best showing of the medley relay team — Gracie Senior Jared Brown St. Augustine’s Carson Weed ford and Platto teamed to- Platto (55.23) and En- invitational, placing third in Rogers, Wainright, Thornton shaved more than four with a time of 23.83. Rosep- gether on a pair of first-place del (58.78) took second and the Men 100-yard butterfly as and Turner — posted a time of minutes off his time from iler finished just after with a relay squads. They swam a fourth, respectively, in the he improved his time to 51.70 2:24.42 to finish eighth. the quad-meet, clocking a third-place time of 25.25. time of 1:47 in the Boys 200 Boys 100 freestyle. seconds. He also bettered his In the Women 100 free- time of 25:18.70 for 97th In the Boys 500 freestyle, medley relay and clocked in In other individual results time in the Men 50 freestyle, style, Turner (1:04.98) took place. He finished just Jacobs held off teammate at 1:35.91 in the Boys 200 featuring a Baker County clocking in an 11th-place time fifth and Thornton (1:06.58) three seconds behind the Landon Prevatt by .28 sec- freestyle relay. The medley swimmer finishing in the top of 22.16. 10th as they both set personal 96th-place runner. onds with a time of 5:54.30. relay B-Team — Rosepiler, three: Trent Mobley was Baker Junior Juan Torres also Prevatt, Endel and Jacobs • Girls 200 freestyle: Croft County’s only other swimmer improved his time from his — finished fourth at 1:57.76. (2:27.18) came in third, Slat- to qualify for finals individu- previous outing, running a The 200 freestyle B-Team — er (2:39.30) fifth. ally. He cut nearly two sec- time of 27:59.93 to round Walker, Dalton Ray, Haydon • Girls 100 breaststroke: onds off his time in the Men out Baker County’s boys. Bridges and Tyler Altland Mady-Bell Ash (1:20.65) 100 breaststroke, finishing For the Lady Cats, ju- — took third with a time of took third, Wainright 10th with a time of 1:01.78. nior Cassie Turner fin- 2:10.74. (1:28.38) fifth. Seth Crawford and An- ished less than a second Mobley also finished sec- • Girls 500 freestyle: Slat- drew Rosepiler joined Knight behind the 71st-place run- ond in the Boys 200 free- er (6:42.03) claimed third, and Mobley in two relay ner as she crossed the fin- style with a time of 1:56.68, Cheyenne Powell (7:15.12) events in which the Cats im- ish line in 28:38.70, which touching in .34 seconds be- sixth. proved their times. The group was more than a two-min- hind Adam Montgomery of In other relay results: swam a ninth-place time of ute improvement over the Clay’s first-place time. • Girls 400 freestyle: 1:33.82 in the Men 200 free- quad-meet. Only 15 sec- The Girls 200 freestyle A-Team — Bliss, Turner, Pe- style relay and finished 13th onds separated the 67th to A-Team — Cheyenne Croft, terson and Ash — finished in the Men 200 medley relay 73rd-place runners in the Thornton, Wainright and third (4:21.64). The B-Team with a time of 1:45.26. Varsity Girls Green event. Cheyenne Powell — touched — Cheyenne Powell, Thorn- Baker County had five Junior Marissa Brown Trent Mobley takes a breath while swimming the breaststroke. in less than a half-second off ton, Wainright and Croft — swimmers post top-five ran a 29:59.77, which the winning pace with a sec- took fifth (4:58.11). showings at the developmen- earned her 81st out of the ond-place time of 2:04.33. • Boys 400 freestyle: tal meet held on September bests. Haley Harris made the 93 runners. Her time was Both of Knight’s first- The B-Team of Slater, Rog- A-Team — Rosepiler, Pre- 28. largest improvement among roughly a four-minute im- place outings were much ers, Savanna Powell and vatt, Endel and Jacobs — Domenick Endel had the Baker County swimmers, provement from the quad- more decisive. He topped the Harris took fourth with a came in third (3:59.07). team’s best outing. He cut shaving 5.28 seconds off her meet. Boys 200 individual medley time of 2:18. The B-Team — Walker, Ray, three-tenths of a second off time to touch in at 1:24.32 in Baker County was by four seconds with a time LoriAnn Bliss (28.20) and Bridges and Altland — fin- his time in the Men 50 free- 42nd. scheduled to host a quad- of 2:04.81 and the 100 but- Turner (29.85) took second ished fifth (5:13.84). style for a second-place time Slater swam a 10th-place meet on October 2. The terfly by more than five sec- and third, respectively, in • Girls 200 medley: of 24.80. time of 2:32.97 in the Wom- cross country team is next onds with a time of 52.94. the Girls 50 freestyle. Bliss A-Team — Bliss, Ash, Peter- He also finished third in en 200 freestyle. Thorn- scheduled to compete on Crawford finished third in (1:03) and Turner (1:08.53) son and Turner — finished the Men 100 breaststroke ton (2:35.82) took 12th and October 13 in the Seventh the IM (2:14.92) and fourth also finished second and third (2:17.48). The B-Team with a time of 1:22.99, which Cadee Crawford (3:47.57) Annual Amelia Island Pi- in the butterfly (1:00.57). fourth in the Girls 100 free- — Rogers, Harris, Savan- was nearly a four-second im- claimed 48th. rate Invitational. Twenty Mobley finished first style. na Powell, Slater — finished provement in the event. Ryne The swim team is sched- programs have already had (1:05.63) and Prevatt fourth In the Boys 100 back- sixth (2:52.04). Jacobs (1:21.04) finished 13th uled to hold Senior Night on runners register for the (1:14.48) in the Boys 100 stroke, Rosepiler (1:06.16) and Dakota Walker (1:26.28) October 4 at the YMCA pool event. breaststroke. claimed second and Endel took 18th as they both bet- Thursday, October 4, 2018 The Baker County Press Page 15

Graham runs wild BCHS VS. FIRST COAST JON SHUMAKE SPORTS EDITOR October 5 M 7 p.m. [email protected] at 590 Duval Station Rd. Scooby Graham couldn’t contain his smile after his Jacksonville, FL 32218 punishing performance in Palatka. The sophomore running back had every reason to be happy on September 28: Palatka’s defense had no Season’s second solution to slow him down as he carried the BCHS Wild- cats to their fourth straight half starts Friday win. The workhorse rushed JON SHUMAKE for 241 yards and two touch- downs on 31 carries, and SPORTS EDITOR [email protected] the Cats held off the Pan- thers’ second-half rally 28- Sitting at 4-1 at the midpoint of the season, the BCHS 21 to remain unbeaten in Wildcats are right where head coach Jamie Rodgers hoped District 5-5A play. Graham the program would be after five games. gained 147 yards with a And after having their best outings of the season in their 4-yard touchdown run in the last two games, the Cats could be in prime position for anoth- third quarter alone as Baker er postseason run. County (4-1, 2-0) repeatedly “I thought if we can go 4-1, 5-0 we could set ourself up for a pounded the ball from the Purchase these photos at www.bakercountypress.com Photos by Jud Johnson Scooby Graham runs through Palatka’s defense. Below: Robert Baker drags down the ball-carrier. good playoff seed if we could finish the second half of the sea- I-formation. son,” coach Rodgers said on Monday. “The second half of our “It feels great. That success exchange and a turnover on field on a screen pass for a 41- season’s difficult, so ... if we can win them all, go 4-1, if we’re puts a smile on my face, downs on fourth-and-1 — yard gain, to cut the score to able to do that I think we’ll set ourself up for a pretty good play- man, a big smile gave the Panthers the 28-21. off spot.” on my face. Just opening they need- Baker County went three- The playoff push — which includes District 5-5A games makes me hap- ed. and-out on its ensuing drive, against Orange Park, Ridgeview and Clay — kicks off on Octo- py that I can do Following losing 19 yards on the final ber 5 at First Coast in non-district competition. it over and over the fourth- play of the series when an er- The Buccaneers (2-3) enter Friday’s contest on a two-game again,” said Gra- down stand, a rant snap sailed over quarter- losing streak, but coach Rodgers still saw plenty of talent on ham, who aver- fourth-down back Alex Bowen’s head. film. aged 8.6 yards conversion “We didn’t let ourselves get “Same as we always see: A bunch of athletic dudes,” he said. per carry in brought down because we know what “Their defense is athletic. ... Those guys can really run. On of- the domi- the Pan- we’re capable of and putting fense, they’ll give you problems just for their athletic ability.” nant third teams away,” Smith said. “We To be successful, the Cats will have to make First Coast’s of- quarter. “The just all got together and said, fense one-dimensional. Baker County has been successful de- I-formation is ‘We was going to finish it,’ and fending the run this season, and coach Rodgers hopes to see a killer, man. we finished it.” that continue on Jacksonville’s Northside. The line domi- Palatka’s potential “We pride ourself on trying to take away the run,” he said. nated. All I had to game-tying drive, which be- “... In high school still if you can stop the team from running do was follow behind gan at its own 35 with four the football most of the time you’ve got a pretty good chance their blocks. They opened minutes remaining, stalled to win.” up a hole and I hit it.” after Session converted With an important District 5-5A game looming on October Baker County’s defense a fourth-and-1 with 12 against Orange Park (5-1, 2-0), Baker County can’t over- held Palatka to just 100 of- a 7-yard look First Coast, which hasn’t won more than four games since fensive yards and forced the 2014. After Monday’s practice, coach Rodgers doesn’t think Panthers (3-3, 1-1) into three- that will be an issue. and-outs on seven of their Palat- “It was a great practice today. We’re focused,” he said. first nine possessions. The ka’s Jaylyn “We’re throwing in some wrinkles on defense and doing unit also sacked quarterback Session scored two sec- some different things, so that will be fun for them.” Mitchell McKinnon six times ond-half touchdowns, the Follow this sports editor on Twitter @JonBCPress for and safety Chris Smith sealed first of which came on an live updates from the game. Check www.bakercounty- the victory with an intercep- 80-yard kickoff return mid- press.com following the game for a quick recap of the ac- tion in the closing minute. way through the third quarter tion, and read next week’s newspaper for in-depth “That’s two weeks of prac- following Graham’s second coverage. tice and just taking pride in scoring run. Treyvon Wil- defense and what we do,” liams fielded the kickoff off Smith said following the game a bounce, but handed it Ses- run. A with the turnover champi- Game at a holding pen- FHSAA Region 2-5A sion, who took the reverse Power Rankings onship belt draped over his down the home sideline to the glance ... alty, an incomplete shoulder. “We know we got pass and a sack by Rob- end zone to steal the momen- Team Points one job, and that’s stop the tum. Baker County 28 ert Baker forced the Panthers to Nature Coast 40.8 offense, and we take pride in After Kelton Knabb’s into third-and-25. that job.” Palatka 21 And they nearly convert- Wesley Roberts 2-yard touchdown run re- three plays later. North Marion 40.6 And the defense came opened a two-possession lead, ed it. McKinnon threw a deep away with important stops pass down the home sideline, Baker County wasted lit- Menendez (D) 40.5 the Cats appeared to once BCHS Team Stats tle time responding. Graham in the second half as the Pan- again be in control. But offen- and Williams hauled in the Baker County (D) 39.8 thers clawed back into the Rushing: 46-295-4 TD contested ball for what ap- scored the go-ahead touch- sive miscues — a fumble on a down on a 17-yard run on the Crystal River 39 game. botched quarterback-center Passing: 5/10-27-2 INT peared to be first-down yard- age. first play of the second quar- Zephyrhills 38.8 Total Offense: 322 ter, capping a four-play drive But Williams had run out Orange Park (D) 38.17 Palatka Team Stats of bounds on his own during that also saw him rip runs of the route and was the first 29 and 24 yards. Palatka (D) 37.83 Rushing: 24-39- TD player to touch the ball, re- “He’s a good talent. He Eastside 37.8 Passing: 6/15-61-TD-INT runs the ball hard,” coach sulting in a penalty that ne- Hernando 36.83 Total Offense: 100 gated the long pass. Rodgers said. “He runs the One snap later, Smith’s in- right plays, and then he’s re- INDIVIDUAL LEADERS terception ended Palatka’s fi- ally hard-nosed.” The Orange Park Raiders The Cats blocked a punt to RUSHING nal hope. won their fifth straight game end Palatka’s following drive with a 36-7 home blowout Scooby Graham 31-241-2 “They had all the momen- tum and we still made two or after the long snap rolled over the Ridgeview Panthers Jaylyn Session 8-24-1 three defensive stops there at to the punter. Bowen, who on October 1. Baker Coun- RECEIVING the end that were big,” head rushed for 45 yards, scram- ty is scheduled to host the bled to his left for an 11-yard Avant Lee 2-15 coach Jamie Rodgers said. Raiders (5-1, 2-0) on Octo- touchdown run on third-and- ber 12 for homecoming in an Treyvon Williams 3-38 “To be able to hold them off with that kind of momentum goal. important district contest. that they had at home that Baker County improved Menendez’s Kenny Logan was big.” to 12-0 under coach Rodg- scored the go-ahead touch- thers within striking distance. Baker County’s offense ers in regular season district down with 21 seconds re- Session powered in for a had three turnovers, includ- play since he took the helm in maining, lifting the Falcons 1-yard touchdown on fourth- ing a first-quarter intercep- 2016. 49-47 over the visiting Clay and-goal with 6:24 left in the tion by Camden Sweat that “It’s great because that Blue Devils, who have lost game. McKinnon converted ricocheted off two players. He means we’re putting them up four straight games. The Fal- the 2-point attempt with a returned the takeaway to the and burying them and going cons improved to 5-1 overall Chris Smith, who sealed the win with an interception, carries a completion to Williams, who 20 yard line, setting up McK- on to the next,” Smith said. and 1-1 in the district , while defender. earlier in the drive reversed innon’s 13-yard scoring pass “Keep rolling our way through Clay slipped to 1-5 and 0-2 in like last year.” the district. The Cats and Orange Park District 5-5A wrap-up are the only two District 5-5A Baker County wasn’t the teams in action on Octo- JV Cats win 2nd game in 4 days only team to remain perfect ber 5 as both programs play in District 5-5A play in Week non-district games. District fought hard, played good ball.” out over Mandarin earlier in the week. JON SHUMAKE 6. play resumes on October 12. SPORTS EDITOR After Suwannee briefly took an 8-6 Toby Kinghorn scooped up a fumble [email protected] lead, Baker County (4-0) scored three caused by Camillo Rollins and returned quick touchdowns to pull away, coach it about 15 yards, coach Farmer said. Noah Ray and Jaymodd Ruise com- Farmer said. The JV squad is scheduled to end its bined for four touchdowns on Septem- Ray threw touchdown passes to Ron- season on October 4 at Clay. The game ber 27, and the BCHS JV Wildcat foot- nie Ellis and De’Heaven Clark. Ruise was originally set for August 30 but was ball team won for the second time in also added two rushing touchdowns for rescheduled due to weather. four days 24-8 at Suwannee to remain the second straight game. Coach Farmer said the season fina- undefeated. “He’s a baller. He’s been running the le is an important game because it is, in “We just told them, ‘Let’s make his- ball real hard,” coach Farmer said. essence, a preview of the future in Dis- tory.’ From what I can tell there’s nev- Baker County’s defense had issues trict 5-5A. er really been a JV team that’s been tackling, coach Farmer explained, but “We know were going to see those undefeated,” head coach Hank Farm- still played well enough to hold the JV guys on varsity eventually with the er said on September 28. “So I said, Bulldogs to just one score. same group of guys,” he said. “We win ‘Let’s make history. Let’s go out and be The JV Cats’ defense forced another now we’ve got the edge in our mind that 2-0 this week and let’s get the next one turnover in the game after having four we can beat those guys.” next week.’ They responded. ... 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