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75¢ June 21, 2012 Thursday ThE BakER COUNty PREss 83rd Year, Vol. 11 | Winner of 5 state awards for journalism excellence in 2011 Driver of Arrested hijacked after man truck is is beaten left here severely A Sanderson couple is The Jacksonville Sheriff’s charged with felonies in the Office this week had no new in- beating of another man the formation on a truck hijacking evening of June 12 on Bill Da- that occurred in Baldwin early vis Rd. on June 12. Warrants were issued fol- The driver, who was bound lowing the incident for William and kidnapped by two male (Clay) Davis, 42, and Selena suspects, was dropped off un- Roberts, 39, who both reside harmed across from the Mac- at the same clenny Walmart minutes later. address on There have been no ar- Mallie Da- rests in the case and police do vis Rd. not not know the whereabouts of far from a tractor-trailer loaded with where Mr. deli meat that was taken form Davis alleg- the parking lot of the McDon- edly beat ald’s in Baldwin on US 301 just his cousin south of Interstate 10 about Jerry Da- 2:45 am. vis, 30, of Driver Clarence Few Jr., Glen St. 40, of Lady Lake, FL said he Photos by Jim McGauley and Joel Addington Mary. stopped that morning to con- Above, (from left) Jan Shivers, JoAnne Burger, Mr. Da- William Davis duct a safety check, was ap- Allison Broughton, Marcus Rhoden and Mark Ly- vis turned proached by one of two black ons gather at the courthouse before distributing himself in at county jail and males who pointed a chrome flyers opposing the proposed sand mining plans Ms. Roberts was arrested at her revolver at him. on June 16. At left, the packed Baker County residence. Mr. Few said he gave the Commission meeting room in Macclenny where The victim, who was treated man, who was accompanied by mining company consultants lobbied for their at Fraser Hospital for multiple another black male driving a projects and local residents urged commission- lacerations to the head, told late model grey Ford Mustang, ers to vote against them during a public hearing Deputy Patrick McGauley he an unknown amount of cash that lasted more than three hours the evening of arranged to meet with Ms. Rob- before the two forced him into June 18. erts that evening near the inter- the sleeper cab of his truck and section with Reid Stafford Rd. tied him up with a nylon rope. When he was dropped off by They also placed a white T-shirt a relative, Mr. Davis said he en- over his face. tered a waiting 2005 Hyundai The kidnappers then drove Puts off vote on sand mines occupied by Ms. Roberts, and nearby to get fuel and one of Mike Anderson many of whom had to stand during the pro- we can’t give that up.” she drove a short distance be- them exited the truck before it press staff ceedings because there were only 45 chairs After more than three hours of testimony fore stopping and exiting the continued west to the SR 228 in the room, were against the mining plans from mining company officials and hearing vehicle, ex- Macclenny exit, where Mr. Few A jam-packed Baker County Commission and urged county commissioners to side from a parade of homeowners on the oppo- plaining was dropped off in a vacant meeting room on the evening of June 18 left with them. site side of the issue, county commission- she “lost building across from Walmart. no doubt where the vast majority of people “What is the actual benefit to the coun- ers rejected a motion to deny the mining her phone.” He freed himself and ran in attendance stood on two proposed sand ty?” asked Macclenny resident Pat Shannon, requests and postponed a final decision for The vic- across 228 to the store park- mining proposals. adding that the mining companies would use two months. tim then ing lot where he made contact They wanted them buried and gone. billions of gallons of water while only em- Old Castle Southern Group, a Tampa- said his with Jamie Journey of Glen St. It didn’t seem to matter how safe or harm- ploying a handful of workers and adding a based company, plans to mine 193 acres of cousin ex- Mary, who called police. less to the environment the applicants prom- negligible amount to the county’s coffers in a 437-acre tract it leases from DuPont east ited the The truck was loaded with ised the mining would be, nor that the mined taxes. of SR 228 about two miles south of Inter- trunk products destined for the Pub- areas eventually would be reclaimed. It also “It just doesn’t add up,” he said. “I’m con- state 10. The firm, which owns a road-pav- where he lix Warehouse off Beaver St. didn’t matter how much of an economic im- cerned about whether my grandchildren and ing company and a concrete plant, also has had been between Baldwin and Jackson- pact they claimed the operation would have great-grandchildren will have enough water a contract to buy another 700 acres, which hiding and ville. in the county. Selena Roberts to drink. Water is a precious commodity and began beat- Most of the approximately 80 people, See page 2 ing him about the head with a ratchet handle, both while he remained in the car and after Macclenny will spend $550K he exited and was knocked to the ground. Deputy McGauley noted for tract to spray sewer sludge that Jerry Davis was bleeding from both his ears and eyes, Mike Anderson it was shut down some 15 or so ground as fertilizer. Last year, and various parts of his head. press staff years ago. Now, those neigh- the city produced nearly 3 mil- He refused transport by rescue bors are facing a new threat to lion gallons of liquid sludge. to Fraser, and later was taken The closed Steel Bridge land- their peace of mind, if not their Frank Darabi, the city’s con- there by a private vehicle. fill has worried nearby residents health. sulting engineer, said the ma- Jerry Davis also said the two for years because of contami- The Macclenny City Com- terial is an organic fertilizer assailants took a bottle contain- nants that monitoring wells mission, after listening to con- containing phosphorous and ing 60 Oxycodone pills from his have detected at the site since cerns and objections voiced nitrogen, and free of pathogens pants pocket and tossed it to by residents on the evening of and metals that have been re- the roadside. When it was re- June 12, moved forward with moved in the wastewater treat- covered, it had three pills in it. a $550,000 plan to buy 114 ment process at the city’s sew- The officer also spoke with acres of pine forest in a sparse- age plant. Kayla Thompson, 23, of Sand- GOP voter ly-populated area off Steel “There will be no surface erson, who said she and the vic- Bridge Road as a place to dump runoff going to anybody’s prop- tim had been staying at William millions of gallons of sewage erty and no odor,” Mr. Darabi Davis’ residence. Both suspects ranks are wastewater “sludge” yearly. said. “If there is no odor at the returned there after the in- Up to 50,000 gallons of sewer plant there will not be an cident, and she said William the slushy, mud-like material odor out there.” Davis was “covered in blood” growing would be trucked to the site He said the city’s wastewa- See page 2 Area shaded in yellow is the property where the city intends to dump sludge. locally in each week and sprayed on the See page 5 bakercountypress.com Covering Baker County since 1929 lead-up to Online Poll Results % The county’s most professional and extensive source for news, classified, display and real estate listings Should the Baker 60 NO 904.259.2400 •• 904.259.6502 Fax County Commission % vote in favor of the 35.4 Yes primary % www.bakercountypress.com proposed sand mines? 4.6 Undecided Page 6 Visit our website and vote each week in our online poll. [email protected] Page 2 The Baker County Press Thursday, June 21, 2012 The Baker County Press Page 3 comment June 21, 2012 Letters to the editor Contact Us Letters are welcome, but must contain the signature of the writer, a telephone number and city of residence. By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our office located at 104 S. Fifth Street, Letters must reflect opinions and statements on issues of current interest to the general public. Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. The newspaper reserves the right to reject any material which in the newspaper’s judgement does not meet standards of publication. We are available online at www.bakercountypress.com Board needs to be resolute and do due diligence County commissions of old seldom if ever had to deal with heady zoning and growth issues. In fact, a commissioner could hold office for decades (as some did), and never have to face a jammed meeting room of people, most of whom are there in opposition of things like sand mining, bio-waste incinerators and sludgy spray fields. If recent history is any precursor, say goodbye to those days. Witness the news articles that made it to page one of this edition. The county commission seems in Impressions this election year to have adopted a strategy to forestall votes on po- Jim McGauley GAS RATES AS LOW AS tential bombshell matters like the $ bio-waste incinerator, and more recently, two proposals for mining CARD sand — one south and one east of Macclenny. FREE COUNTRY FEDERAL 50 % The City of Macclenny, it appears, is leaning against mining sand near Trailridge for fear it will draw down the deep aquifer from which APR the city draws its water supply. On the other hand, the city board vot- 1.75 CREDIT UNION ed last week to go ahead with the purchase of a 114-acre tract safely outside its northern limits, on which to spray several million gallons It's a great time to BUY new or of a liquid sewer plant by-product annually. People who live in the 602 S. Sixth Street, Macclenny • 259-6702 vicinity are quite naturally opposed, but there are few of them. And REFINANCE your auto loan to they’re not city voters. Easy squeezy. 9140 CR 229, Sanderson • 259-6702 It’s a much more imposing force that the county commission is lower your payment and get a dealing with in the mining and incinerator opposition. The potential 100 S. Lima Street, Baldwin • 266-1041 adverse effects could have a much larger footprint — air quality, in- $50 gas card too! creased truck traffic and the one on most people’s minds, the under- ground water supply. *With approved credit. See a customer service representative to sign up today! www.countryfcu.com Spirited debates over matters like this are healthy; they’re what representative government is all about. On one side, proponents ar- gue they are bringing clean industry, jobs and tax revenues into the county. Unspoken but obvious is the profit motive, and despite the bad-mouthing assigned to making a profit by both politicians and the Puts off vote on sand mining... Arrested after media, most of us know there’s nothing intrinsically wrong with it. The fondness of Father’s Day On the other side are minions of Baker County residents believing From page 1 sight. also include specific language al- release its findings in the next I pen this on Father’s Day – going hunting or fishing or behind. When she realized Carl taught me to sing, but he en- strongly these industries diminish the quality of life here. could extend the life of the pro- They also said the mines, lowing the county to terminate couple of months. Without the after returning from my in- family vacations. Still others was filming her she would turn couraged it. He did teach me When the bio-waste project, also sited for Trailridge, was pro- posed mine to 50 years. which use floating electric-pow- the special exception in the event agency‘s approval, the mining man is beaten... laws’ house where I completely had their dads sitting in the around and wag her finger at how to sing with a vibrato like posed several months ago, a grass-roots organization self-named “No ered hydraulic dredges, extract that mining operations result in plans would go no further. destroyed the diet I have been pew with them and that was him. Cut to a different shot. the old crooners, however. Bio in Baker” rose up out of nowhere and effectively stopped the re- E.R. Jahna Industries Inc., From page 1 sleeping nearby was not struck. a family-owned business in the water from deep in the Floridan adverse impacts to the city’s well “This boils down to whether on since the end very special for A lot of people our age have He always liked art, but it zoning effort in its tracks. Along with objections over the environmen- as was the passenger side of the Two children were also at the Central Florida town of Lake Aquifer and would have no im- fields and other existing infra- we can trust the water manage- of school. I had all of them. those kind of home movies. I wasn’t until he was the age tal soundness of the technology, many of them rightly resented the Hyundai. residence when the incident oc- Wales, leases 960 acres owned by pact on private wells, which draw structure or the environment.” ment district to do their job,” good plans when y ide of Families can dragged around the monster that I am now that he actually appearance that promoters had “greased the skids” well before the She quoted suspect Davis as curred about 3:30 am but were in M S TerraPoint LLC, a subsidiary of water from shallower portions of Wyman Duggan, a Jackson- Commissioner Adam Giddens I walked into the be tough, and VHS camera that came in a discovered he could paint. He public learned about it. saying he returned home to re- another room. Rayonier, just north of three resi- the aquifer that are not affected ville attorney representing Old said. “I’d like to think we can.” kitchen of get- you could tell case the size of a small suitcase. worked very hard at it and de- The Chamber of Commerce, both the county and Macclenny com- trieve clothing and “had to leave Deputy Crews said he heard the Matter dential subdivisions off US 90 at by water withdrawals from deep- Castle Southern Group, said en- Commissioner Mark Hartley, ting a plate full with some folks I was the photographer in most veloped into a fine painter. missions, state agencies and others were all in on the act before the because the cops were coming.” another gunshot to the east of ROBERT GERARD Trailridge. There, Jahna plans to er levels. gineering models indicate the however, expressed concerns of only low fat there was ten- of these so I don’t show up a He was a voracious reader county called for public hearings. Also, opponents simply disbelieved Suspect Davis later spoke over the address while he was inter- mine course sand used to make “We’re willing to spend more mining operation after 20 years about how the proposed mining items. sion in their re- lot. But when I did I didn’t look and also a writer, though unlike what Integrated Waste Management Systems, the petitioner, con- the telephone to sheriff’s inves- viewing the victim. A witness told siding, concrete blocks, stucco money to go to an aquifer that is would only cause a “total draw- operations might affect nearby That was when I spied the lationships with their dads. I nearly as stylish as my father- my prose and essays, he wrote tended was an environmentally safe operation. tigator Mike Hauge and admit- the officer the gunfire came from and other products. not used in this county,” said Old down of one-third of an inch” at wetlands and the Floridan Aqui- potato salad specialty of moth- guess that’s life though; things in-law. poems. He was a fine poet with If you’ll notice, opponents of the sand mining — many but not all of ted to striking his cousin, but in- a nearby wooded area and a .20 During a public hearing that Castle consultant Mark Stephens, the nearest city well about 2.5 fer. He said he didn’t see an up- er-in-law Sara Norman and it aren’t always easy. Divorce, es- Ironically, I was the first one some of his work published in them aligned to No Bio in Baker — who spoke at this week’s hearing sisted it was in self-defense after gauge shotgun shell was found began about 6:30 pm and didn’t a geologist and engineer from miles away. side to the equation. was time to set the diet aside trangement — all can make a who had to talk at church. Both poetry magazines. He wrote ev- don’t believe that it won’t harm the water supply in this area. That will Jerry Davis cut him on the hand nearby. end until just after 10 pm, others Lakeland. He said the company He further said sand mining “I don’t think it can have a for a day. Her potato salad holiday like Father’s Day diffi- my parents have passed on and ery day and I have boxes of his take considerably more convincing. with a knife. Several days earlier the couple expressed similar views that the plans to drill 1,200 feet deep to has been done successfully for positive effect on the county,” Mr. doesn’t count as a starch; in the cult for some. I have noticed that the older I hand-written poems. The problem local and state government agencies, including those William Davis admitted to reported a burglary at the same proposed deal would be slanted draw water from the lower aqui- many years with no problems Hartley said. scheme of things, it counts as a My wife described how her get the more emotional I am. I owe my livelihood to my charged with protecting the environment and water supply, will have hiding in the trunk, and told the address. too much in favor of the mining fer. and did not anticipate any prob- A few minutes later he made a dessert. It should sit with the dad Carl Norman was young So I had to take a moment be- dad. I make my living using in coming months is one of credibility. Bio in Baker smelled blood in investigator his cousin had often • Criminal complaints for bat- companies. During the first five years, Mr. lems here. motion to deny the mining peti- pound cake and pies because (19) when he became a father fore opening my mouth. It’s the kind of skills that I got from the water after throwing the roadblock in front of the incinerator, and attempted to lure Ms. Roberts tery were filed against brothers “The return is not there for Stephens said, about 3.5 billion “Sand mining is well estab- tion and after a pause of several it’s that good. and basically grew up with much easier when I’m typing him. it’s poised to stop sand mining if it can. into taking drugs with him. George Jackson, 33, and Phillip the people of Baker County,” said gallons of water would be extract- lished in Florida,” Mr. Duggan seconds Commissioner Giddens I had a very pleasant Fa- his children, enjoying all the my column. He was a kind, loving man The immediate challenge for the county commission is twofold: Both he and Ms. Roberts are Jackson, 24, of Macclenny for al- Kirk Schiner of Shelly Lane, add- ed from the aquifer, after which said. “It’s not a new industry. seconded the motion. But when ther’s Day. People sent me text places they went as if he were I talked about how my dad and like most people who had a avoid the timidity that sometimes plagues it, and give the mining pro- charged with aggravated battery legedly attacking Schnelia Lee, ing that drinking water is “not a the amount of water withdrawn Mining and mineral extraction Chairman Gordon Crews called messages and messages on a kid. I’ve seen the 8mm mov- was the most talented man I great relationship with a parent posal a fair hearing. with a deadly weapon. 21, during a disturbance at South never-ending supply.” from underground would drop are encouraged by your (county) for a vote, Mr. Hartley was the Facebook. My wife outdid her- ies. There’s Carl in his Bermu- ever met. If it was in the least I don’t need holidays to think Unlike the bio-incinerator that appears to have far less scientific In other incidents, a Sander- Boulevard and Joan St. the eve- Others agreed. sharply because by that time the comprehensive plan. Mining is only one who voted in favor of his self with a pile of presents that da shorts and black socks, with bit artistic he could do it. He about him and appreciate him. and tech data to predict its impact and carries with it the stigma of son man was struck in the leg by ning of June 17. “We need good air and good previously withdrawn water can not new to the county and not own motion, which failed 4-1. made it look like Christmas — a pork pie hat pushed jaun- was an amazing musician. He I think of him and my mom burning body parts and aborted babies, the board can rely on numer- a shotgun pellet while he slept Ms. Lee was treated at Fra- water to survive,” Richard Coo- be reused to continue daily op- new to this property.” Shortly afterward, commis- shorts and polo shirts, flip flops tily forward on his brow, Elvis could play just about any wood- almost every day. ous state regulatory agencies that are supposed to have a wealth of early on June 17 at his residence ser Hospital for facial swelling per of Elvin Starling Road said. erations. Indeed, DuPont has been min- sioners voted to continue the and a new camera. Good stuff. style. wind and alto sax was his main experience on important facets like its effect on water tables. on Tony Givens Rd. and told Deputy Chad Montean “If you want to pass this, how Nonetheless, Macclenny City ing on hundreds of acres in the hearing on August 20, or possibly All and all, though, Father’s Kelley and her brothers instrument. He played in jazz That’s what these people are paid to do. Let’s seek their data and Deputy Koty Crews said the she was coming to the aid of her about a tax per ton of sand that Manager Gerald Dopson urged southeastern portion of Baker earlier if the water management Day is a very bittersweet holi- Todd and Robert are in tow, bands all his life until a brain hear them out. injury to Brandon Coleman, 24, brother when she was struck by they want to take out of here?” commissioners to proceed cau- County for many years. Describ- district renders its decision be- day. Ditto with Mother’s Day. usually eating a snow cone or tumor took that away from The board should likewise, if it allows land use changes for min- was minor and his girlfriend both men. Then, turning his attention to tiously. ing Old Castle’s request for a spe- fore then. At church this morning, Pas- poking at each other. They are him. The titanium plate in his Send us letters ing, use all private and public fund sources to solve what is already a Leeadriea Farmer, 29, who was a group of Old Castle representa- “We feel these mining propos- cial zoning exception as a “house- Meanwhile, mining compa- tor Sam Kitching did what he at Six Flags or Cherokee, North head vibrated when he played “quality of life” dilemma with increased truck traffic. A bypass road tives seated in the audience, Mr. als will be in the area of influence keeping matter,” Mr. Duggan ny officials agreed to pay for the often does on major holidays. Carolina or Hershey, Penn- and gave him migraines. and make sure from US 90 to I-10 would be nice. As good a corporate neighbor as the Walmart Distribution Center Cooper said, “You can’t reclaim of our well fields,” he said of the said it should be approved as a county to hire an independent Got comments, complaints, suggestions, story ideas... Instead of preaching a lesson sylvania or Mackinaw Island. He had a remarkable singing the land because you’ve hauled it municipal water supply of drink- routine measure. hydro geologist to review the he asked the congregation to At least once in the reel Carl is voice and in his jazz band days they are signed is, it created a big truck traffic problem on US 90. Before it opened, as- all off.” ing water to thousands of city res- “Mining and mineral extrac- plans and render an unbiased If you have any information you think we need to know, talk about their fathers. Some standing in front of his car of often left the sax behind and surances were given that trucks would be re-routed through Baldwin Another critic was Allison idents and dozens of businesses. tion are encouraged by your opinion as to whether the scien- described things that their fa- the moment, showing it off to stepped up to the microphone. with a to avoid the Macclenny bottleneck. Didn’t work. send it to: [email protected] Unless the county board acts with due diligence and resolve, the Broughton, a former member of Mr. Dopson echoed the com- (county) comprehensive plan,” tific data furnished by the appli- thers taught them – the val- the camera. It was a smooth baritone like phone number. the county’s Land Planning Agen- ments of many others who spoke he told commissioners. cants is accurate and reliable. ue of work, the value of being You rarely see Sara Nor- Frank Sinatra or Tony Bennett. public (and petitioners) will conclude it’s not up to the job. cy, which recently recommended during the hearing when he Mr. Duggan asked commis- present for their family. man in these movies as she’s I can’t say that he really approval of the two mining ap- stressed his “real concerns” about sioners to not be swayed by the Others told stories about fa- the one running the camera. plications. She spoke against the Floridan Aquifer and how the emotional arguments critics vorite times with their fathers When you do see her, it’s from the measures as zealously as she underground water supply might made, but to consider the scien- “Crescent Beach.” their evil telepathy to alert every be adversely impacted by the tific evidence that shows no ad- fought a recent attempt by anoth- Facebook fans The next day we asked, “What’s your shark within a 50 mile radius that er company to obtain a zoning ex- mining operations. verse impact on the environment I’m in the water. It’s not Florida riv- “We want to be very protective from sand mining. He also point- favorite activity during the summer? ception to build a medical waste Beach, river, fishing, pool?” And this is ers (though I go) ... because there incinerator north of the Walmart of our water supply,” Mr. Dop- ed out that the company’s plans The Baker County Press ‘What you had to say ...’ what followed: are alligators ... all of them hungry. Distribution Center. son said. “They (mining compa- meet all the requirements needed usps 040-280 Cam Matthew Hayes: “Air condi- Nope, it’s mountain rivers. Ice cold. “It has a negative impact on nies) want to make money, and in the county’s land development Post Office Box 598 The pool at the YMCA is full of swim- ing in Palm Valley! Always nice and No alligators. No sharks. Only deadly our entire county,” Mrs. Brough- there’s nothing wrong with mak- and zoning code to seek a special Macclenny, FL 32063 tioning.” (904) 259-2400 mers. Summer Bible camps have begun. lots of shells and shark’s teeth!” snakes. It did land at the feet of two ton said of the proposed mining ing money. But are they making exception permit for a mine. Wanda Rhoden: “Fishing.” The mid-afternoon heat and humidity Shauna Scott Jones: “Mickler’s little kids. Thankfully they weren’t plan. “I don’t think there‘s any money at the expense of the rest “They’re speaking from the Dear Students & Families, The Baker County Press is published each Thursday by Baker County Press, is stifling. And the mosquitoes have de- hurt.” of the county?” heart,” he said about the resi- Inc. Periodicals postage paid under permit issued April 12, 1929 at the post Landing. We went Tuesday and Wayne Stewart: “Girl watching doubt about that. A handful of scended. Yes, it’s summer time; and we’ve The city pumps about 1 million dents voicing their fears and office in Macclenny, Florida. [at] beach, river, pool.” Clayton Yarbrough: “Staying out jobs is not worth the depletion of been querying our Facebook friends all found 51 sharks teeth in an hour gallons of water per day and dis- concerns. “They care about their Keith Lane: “Geocahcing is what of the sun and in the AC as much as our natural resources. We gain I look forward to serving the students of the Baker County School SUBSCRIPTION RATES about it. On June 14, we asked, “What and a half and we compete in my almost nothing by allowing these tributes it to residential and com- community. But you’re not here brings me to nature and beyond.” possible! Come on ‘old man winter!’” $25.00 a year inside Baker County; $35.00 a year outside Baker Coun- is your favorite beach to go to in Florida family to see who can find the first, mines to come in.” mercial customers. As the city to do the will of the people. You’re District for another four years! ty; deduct, $1.00 for persons 65 years of age or older, military person- and what makes it so great?” Here’s what biggest and the most. We always Jessica Hudnall Crews: “Water Laura Wright Cline: “Beach!” She said she had nothing per- grows in the decades ahead, Mr. here to apply the law.” nel on active duty outside Baker County, and college students living find a ton.” Dopson said, it wants to be able If the county approves the they had to say: parks! With my little girls.” Pierce Parker: “Beach and river sonal against any of the company I feel so blessed to serve in this county with the best outside Baker County. POSTMASTER: send address changes to The officials or representatives pres- to continue meeting the drinking mining proposals they will be Baker County Press, P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL. 32063. Tamara Crews: “Peter Point in Kelli Klenk: “Destin Beach has Susan Green Fairbairn: “Beach, and fishing.” ent at the hearing, whom she water needs of its citizens. contingent on the owners’ ob- students, teachers, parents and employees in the State of Fernandina. It’s not over crowded. the most gorgeous white sand and sun, sand and surf!” Allison Broughton: “Pool! Y’all Manager Dopson then read a taining permits from federal and Publisher See dolphins every year and they clear water.” looked at when she described Florida. Brandi Foreman: “Beaaaach! come over :)” them as “out-of-town business prepared statement into the re- state agencies, including the US James C. McGauley - [email protected] have showers and covered picnic Ethan H. 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Because every Press and Like us to join the conversation and they will be buffered by trees Lorie Williams: “Mickler’s Land- Colleen Scharphorn Harvey: time I get in the water, sharks use and stay informed. and vegetation to minimize noise formance testing for review. trict is presently reviewing the “Where Children Are First! This newspaper is printed on recycled paper. and keep their operations out of “The special exception should mining plans and is expected to Page 4 The Baker County Press Thursday, June 21, 2012 Thursday, June 21, 2012 The Baker County Press Page 5 New River landfill Baker one of three No tannin mining in St. Mary’s Juries quickly Drops new budget 9 percent Florida counties Mike Anderson and health insurance premiums. Mr. Kent ex- Bradford counties. The fees that will be paid Texas firm withdraws permit application vote acquittals press staff plained that the costs are so high because the next year total $690,000, which include Juries last week wasted little time acquitting two defendants, one of risks of injury and illness are extraordinarily $5,000 more for each county. showing job growth Joel Addington ter and may need a permit to apply that water plications for the high-volume water with- them an ex-inmate at Baker Correctional Institution, of felony charges Three months before the current budget high at a landfill. After adopting the new budget, the board: News Editor to crops at a research facility, minutes from drawal. in circuit court. year ends, the New River regional landfill “They (insurance underwriters) consider us • Approved the executive director’s rec- Joel Addington Opportunity this month shows [email protected] the meeting show. “Everybody expected it to happen,” he said, A six-member panel took less than a half-hour before returning a has already adopted a new spending plan for high risk,” he said. “Every one of us, including ommendation to appropriate $150,000 to News Editor jobs trends for the Jacksonville Under Georgia law, the company can with- adding that “the whole application process not guilty verdict June 12 on behalf of Dwayne Kemp, 36, a former in- 2012-13 that is 9 percent lower than the cur- our families. That’s what kills us — $1,500 a construct a second scale and building at the [email protected] metropolitan area, which in- Miocene Holdings, the Dallas-based or- draw as much as 100,000 gallons per day had been troublesome.” mate charged with possession of contraband inside the prison. rent budget and contains a 5 percent pay raise month for family insurance coverage.” entrance. Currently, all trucks enter and exit cludes Baker, Clay, Nassau, Du- ganic fertilizer company that sought permits from the river without a permit, but Mr. Baker Regarding the potential need for the land Prison officials found a cell phone under the pillow of his bunk in for most employees. In addition to the risk of injury working through one scale, which sometimes is down Baker County bucked state val, Putnam and St. Johns coun- to withdraw up to 350,000 gallons of water didn’t think the company was doing so cur- application permit and the company’s fu- the fall of 2009. Mr. Kemp contended the phone belonged to another The original $7,050,030 budget propos- with machinery, tractors and other equip- for repairs. and national jobs trends last ties. per day from the St. Mary’s River, has instead rently. ture plans, Mr. Sheppard said the committee inmate, who concealed it there prior to a routine search. al submitted by Executive Director Darrell ment, Mr. O’Neal said landfill workers are “If the one goes down we’re just estimating month by reducing its unemploy- The report shows the largest withdrawn its permit applications with Geor- “I don’t think they’re processing now,” he would defer to Georgia regulators. He was represented at public expense during the day-long trial by O’Neal, which was reduced from last year’s exposed daily to airborne pathogens from all (the weight),” Mr. Kent said. ment rate, according to estimates job growth regionally between gia regulators. said. “We just want to remain cognisant of it, so public defender Julie Johnson. $7,732,900 budget, included a 3 percent sorts of waste dumped there. • Agreed to no longer accept asbestos at the released by the state on June 15. April and May came in the con- Brian Baker, water council liaison with the But depending on Miocene’s processing there’s not a complete wash out [of the river] A second jury took slightly longer the next day to return a not guilty across-the-board salary hike for all employ- The landfill operation, which processes landfill after Mr. O’Neal said asbestos previ- Unlike most Florida counties struction and professional busi- Georgia Environmental Protection Division, plans — specifically what they intend to do to and to make sure there’s no contaminants — verdict in the case of Enoch Fraser III of Glen St. Mary, charged with ees, including himself and Assistant Director roughly 850 tons of refuse daily, is funded by ously dumped there now must be moved a and the state as a whole, which ness and services industries; confirmed last week Miocene’s applications to the water before using it — the company may that they test the water before it’s put back out attempted burglary and criminal mischief. Perry Kent. tipping fees paid by five counties, including short distance to another site on the New Riv- saw small increases in unem- while local, state and federal gov- withdraw the water near Moniac, GA and ex- need a Land Application Systems permit. Mr. there,” he said. Mr. Fraser, 24, was arrested in late 2011 for breaking down the door However, after a strong push for a big- the trio of host counties that own the facility er property. Because of the unique nature of ployment between April and ernment jobs saw the largest job tract a naturally-occurring compound known Baker said that determination has not yet Miocene, which was formed in 2004, owns at a northwest Macclenny residence while attempting to find his girl- ger pay raise was made by Wayne Smith, the — Baker, Union and Bradford — which collec- the hazardous material, a contractor must be May, Baker County’s jobless rate losses. as tannin are no longer active. been made. about 100 acres on the eastern side of the St. friend Debbie Mcgill, with whom he had been quarreling. board’s secretary/treasurer, the budget was tively will pay an estimated $1,077,600 next hired to relocate it, he said. dropped from 8.1 percent two In other job-related news, Mr. Baker said the company rescinded the Miocene’s plant manager, Emmett Noblitt Mary’s River near Moniac. Permit documents The jury agreed that the actions of the defendant, represented by revised to reflect a 5 percent raise for everyone year to dump nearly 45,000 tons of garbage at “All the money we’ve taken in from asbes- months ago to 7.7 percent last about 30 housekeeping workers applications about nine months ago, but it of Glen St. Mary, said the company is operat- from 2010 indicate the company intended to public defender George Nelson, did not rise to the definition of burglary except the two top administrators, who will re- a cost of $24 per ton. tos we’re probably going to spend to have it month, the lowest level since De- at Northeast Florida State Hos- wasn’t until this month that members of the ing a research facility at this time, withdraw- use the filtered tannin, which gives the river when he damaged the door to gain entry. ceive 3 percent. Levy County, which was granted a 5-year moved,” Mr. O’Neal said. “We’re going to try cember of 2008. pital may have received termina- St. Mary’s River Management Committee re- ing less than 100,000 gallons per day, extract- its murky appearance, as an ingredient in fer- The state was represented in both trials by assistant prosecutor Lo- “I’d like to see those salaries changed to 5 extension of its contract during last week’s to get out of the asbestos business.” The statewide and national tion notices this month, though ceived the news officially. ing tannin and testing its fertilizer on crops. tilizer. relie Papel. percent if we have to cut somewhere else,” Mr. board meeting, will pay $32 for each ton of re- • Received a positive report on a new artifi- unemployment rates both rose the Florida Department of Chil- The committee oversees the annual river “That’s all we’re doing,” he said. Company representatives described their During the regular motion and docket session on June 14, Judge Smith said, praising the landfill’s 19 employ- fuse brought to the landfill next year. Revenue cial turf that could be used in place of natural two-tenths (.02) of a percent to dren and Families, which over- clean-up and monitors development along In late 2010, Miocene Holdings applied for project as green and environmentally-friend- Phyllis Rosier sentenced Linda McDonald of Jacksonville to 21 months ees for their hard work. from the county’s tipping fees was estimated grass on top of closed sections of the landfill 8.5 percent and 7.9 percent, re- sees the facility, did not confirm the waterway. The group consists of members a permit to withdraw up to 350,000 gallons ly. in prison after she pleaded no contest to possession of methamphet- Mr. O’Neal, who was hired two years af- at $625,280. called “cells.” spectively. or provide details about the move from Baker and Nassau counties in Florida per day, filter out the tannin and return nearly Some committee members, however, amine and obstructing police by giving a false name. ter the landfill opened in July 1992, declined But by far the largest chunk of revenue will A recent demonstration of “closure turf” at The local, state and national by press time. and Charlton and Camden counties in Geor- all of the water to the river. By mid-2011, the feared the tannin removal would affect the Ms. McDonald, 32, was arrested on January 28 of this year in the the higher offer because he said it would not come from Alachua County, which will bring New River brought 11 officials from the Florida jobless rates above are not ad- The department’s top spokes- gia. management committee began voicing con- river’s existing pH levels, which could in turn parking lot of Murphy Oil on South 5th in Macclenny after a county be fair for the person at the top of the salary an estimated 155,000 tons of garbage and Department of Environmental Protection who justed for seasonal employment man, Joe Follick, did say on June Bruce Foisy, a regular attendee at the com- cerns about the potential for adverse environ- harm the river’s wildlife and vegetation down- deputy found her sleeping in a Toyota rental car she failed to return in scale to receive the same percentage increase trash to New River next year at a rate of $33.25 were curious to see how the product worked shifts. Taking seasonal jobs into 12 the terminations could be re- mittee’s monthly meetings and a supervisor mental impacts from the company’s project. stream from Moniac to the river mouth at St. San Antonio, TX. as those on the lower end. per ton. The total bill: $5,153,750. and whether it could be a significant improve- account, the national rate is lated to ongoing efforts to out- with the Georgia Environmental Protection Greg Sheppard, who represents Baker Mary’s, GA. The defendant, who initially gave her name as Linda Horta, had “Because I’m the highest paid I don’t think Alachua County’s tipping fee includes a ment over current practices. down one-tenth (.01) of a percent source housekeeping services at Division [GEPD], told the committee on June County on the committee, was not surprised draped the windows of the vehicle with plastic garbage bags. The meth it’s fair that I get 5 percent,” he said. new $2.35 surcharge which will go toward the “It’s a big deal for them,” Mr. O’Neal said, and Florida’s unemployment rate Florida State Hospital in Chatta- 4 that Miocene is still withdrawing some wa- by Miocene’s move to abandon its permit ap- was found in a toiletry bag. Melissa Waters, the agency’s finance offi- cost of developing land for a Phase II future noting that other states have already approved is up by the same margin. hoochee and perhaps at NEFSH Ms. McDonald has a criminal record that includes two burglaries, cer, told the board it would cost about $18,000 expansion of the facility at an adjacent 262- the use of synthetic turf as a topping for closed The Florida Department of in Macclenny as well. grand theft and carrying a concealed weapon. to fund an additional 2 percent salary increase, acre site. The surcharge will produce an esti- landfills, including California, Texas and Loui- Economic Opportunity’s Labor Mr. Follick did not return In other cases: including insurance and retirement. At that mated $364,250 next year. siana. Market Statistics Center, which voicemail messages seeking fur- Macclenny to buy tract to spray sludge • Judge Rosier revoked probation in the case of Bradley Flick and point, Mr. Kent, who supervises the employ- Mr. O’Neal said it’s fair for Alachua County The demonstration at New River was the compiles the monthly jobs re- ther information late last week or ordered him to county jail for a year. His initial offense was an aggra- ees who work outside, agreed with his boss. to help finance the expansion because it has first of its kind in the state of Florida, he said, ports, does not report seasonally- early this week. From page 1 on the proposal, some audience The city has leased farmland of-way on state-maintained vated battery in 2009. “If it’ll get my guys another 2 percent I’ll been Alachua County’s voluminous amount adding that if DEP approves the use of the ma- adjusted rates at the local level. ter plant treats sewage “almost to members said they thought the off Crews Road north of Glen St. roads, including SR 121, SR 228 • Michael Anthony Davis pleaded no contest to trafficking in stolen take 3 percent — no problem,” Mr. Kent said. of garbage over the years that has driven the terial it would significantly reduce New River’s Still, only three Florida coun- drinking water standards” before hearing meant nothing because Mary for its sludge disposal pro- and US 90. property and was placed on probation for two years and ordered to log The amount appropriated for life, health need for more landfill space. long-term care costs of maintaining closed ties — Baker, Dixie and Sarasota discharging it into Turkey Creek, commissioners already had de- gram for years, paying tens of • Ordered the condemnation 50 hours of community service. and workers compensation insurance was Also in the budget is a $15,000 increase landfill cells by eliminating the need for plant- — had declining unemployment which feeds into the St. Mary’s cided to approve the land pur- thousands of dollars annually to of a mobile home at 59 S. Lowder • Another probation violator, Jeanette Hoey, was given a month in set at $234,700, including $142,700 for life in host fees paid yearly to Baker, Union and ing, mowing, weeding or watering grass. rates in May. Jobless estimates River. Liquid sludge, the remain- chase. the owner. But city officials said St. owned by Aubrey Hines. The jail and the judge reinstated her probation for two drug offenses in 2011 in other counties rose slightly ing by-product material, is just as “The surveyors were out there they became concerned when the owner will be responsible for hir- provided she undergo both substance abuse and mental health coun- or remained unchanged for the harmless as the treated effluent today, so it looks like you’ve al- owner started allowing other en- ing a contractor to demolish the seling. month. Legal that goes into the river, he con- ready got your minds made up,” tities to dump their wastewater structure. • Rodriguez Paige was ordered to pay $500 restitution to the victim Baker County’s unemploy- tends. Larry Sigers said. on the property a couple of years in a grand theft case and will be on probation 18 months. He entered a ment rate, down 1.4 percent com- “It’s nutrients. You can grow City Manager Gerald Dop- ago. PUBLIC NOTICE no contest plea. pared to May, 2011, was also the hay on it,” the engineer said. His son said if surveyors were on the Owning and managing its own • Johnny Washington will be in county jail eight months for violat- The Baker County Schools Exception- 23rd lowest in Florida. assuring words were little com- property that day they “weren’t site would enable the city to con- ing probation in a 2006 case for sale of drugs near a school. It’s a mystery to Chamber of Notices working for the city.” trol the quantity and quality of al Student Education Department fort, however, to those in the au- Commerce Director Darryl Reg- “They said they were,” Mr. the material dumped there, to invites the public, including parents, dience who live or own property private schools, community agen- ister why the jobs picture is im- near the proposed sludge dispos- Sigers replied. ensure that it continues to meet cies, and other interested parties proving in Baker County, how- al site. Mayor Gary Dopson denied state environmental standards, input into the design, development, , ever. ALL SAFE MINI STORAGE “We’re against this thing,” that members of the commission the city manager said. and implementation of the applica- SubSCriberS 190 SOUTH LOWDER STREET tion for federal funds under the Indi- Ounty “The numbers don’t make MACCLENNY, FLORIDA 32063 said Larry Sigers, who said he had come to the meeting with “I’m convinced that we could ut Of C vidual Disabilities Education Act as O sense to me,” he said. “I don’t 904-259-3565 has grown children who live on their mind already set on approv- be a very responsible neighbor Fed up with your copy of The Press The following units containing household items ing the deal. and make certain that what we do reauthorized by the ACT of 2004. arriving late, or not at all? know where the jobs have been such as furniture, appliances, etc., will be sold by the edge of the proposed disposal “If we came here with our will not impact the neighbors,” he added. There’s Save-A-Lot, but public auction at 9:00 am June 30, 2012 to satisfy site. He said his greatest concern These funds will only be used to pay We have a cost-effective solution back rent. The following tenants can claim their prop- minds already made up we said. that didn’t open until June.” erty back if rent is paid before this date: is the possibility of the sludge the excess costs of providing special to your problem. The state complies monthly Name Unit # spreading to surrounding prop- wouldn’t be having this hearing,” Commissioner Phil Rhoden, education and related services to unemployment reports using Celinda Long 8 erties underground. the mayor said. who made the motion to approve children with disabilities, ages 3-21 Jessica Reed 49 in our schools, and will be used to data from the US Department Tonya Thompson 172 Landen Sigers, whose proper- Finally, after discussing the the land purchase and move for- Subscribe to our E - edition supplement state, local, and other @ www.bakercountypress.com of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Sta- Shelly Mann 215 ty backs up to the 114-acre parcel issue for an hour and a half, the ward with site testing, said he Mariah Trosper 305 commission voted 5-0 to autho- trusted the engineer and was sat- funds. tistics, which does household 6/14-21c owned by Rayonier, said he has a surveys, modeling and other cal- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 7-year-old son and another child rize the city manager to initiate isfied that the proposal would be culations to estimate job trends BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS a loan agreement with Ameri- beneficial to the city. OF BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA on the way and he doesn’t want nationwide. them playing in a yard next to a can Enterprise Bank to borrow “If he’s wrong he’s not going to According to the May report, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of sludge site. He said they already $550,000, which will include the be retained by the city,” Mr. Rho- County Commissioners of Baker County, Florida, will $470,000 purchase price, closing den said. “But I have complete DAY the labor force residing in Baker conduct a Public Hearing and adoption of the pro- live in fear that the old county Saturday, County grew by 174 people, the posed Ordinance whose title herein after appears, to dump nearby may be endanger- costs and other expenses related confidence in our engineer. We‘re number of workers with jobs rose be heard Tuesday July 3, 2012 commencing at 6:00 to engineering, perimeter fencing telling him to proceed with tests p.m., at 55 North Third Street, Macclenny, Florida. A ing their health. by 201 and the number without copy of the proposed Ordinance may be inspected by “We’re not wanting it there,” and obtaining necessary state and to determine the feasibility. We‘re jobs fell by 27, all compared to any member of the public at the office of the Clerk of federal permits. not trying to dump something on the Circuit Court in the Baker County Courthouse in he said. “Everybody around it is June 30 figures from April, 2012. Macclenny, Florida. On the date above mentioned, just scared to death of it.” The loan is contingent on en- anybody.” all interested parties may appear and be heard with gineering assessments determin- In other business, the commis- Another report released by the respect to this proposed Ordinance. Tests at the former landfill last Florida Department of Economic year revealed high levels of iron, ing that the property is suitable sion: 4-9 pm ORDINANCE 2012 - _____ for the intended purpose. Mr. • Authorized Mr. Darabi to Photo by Jim McGauley but acceptable levels of benzene at AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY and arsenic, which two years ago Darabi said he’s relatively certain draft bid documents for propos- COMMISSIONERS OF BAKER COUNTY, FLORI- the land will be suitable because als from private companies inter- DA AMENDING THE BAKER COUNTY CODE TO had been detected at concentra- Memorial Park PROVIDE FOR DURATIONAL TIME LIMITS FOR tions higher than federal and it’s on high ground and has a suf- ested in taking over garbage col- Minor injuries in 3-vehicle crash THE PLACEMENT, DISPLAY AND REMOVAL state environmental standards. ficiently deep top layer of sand lection for the city. (by the Duck pond) Reineida Thompson of Macclenny faces a careless driving charge after the 1998 Mercury van she was driving rear-ended OF POLITICAL AND CAMPAIGN SIGNS; PRO- VIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT Mr. Darabi, who also works needed for percolation. Mr. Darabi said bids should another vehicle, which in turn hit a third, shortly after 9 am at the intersection of S. 5th St. and S. Minnesota Ave. on June Specializing in Blue Crabs ARTICLES; PROVIDING DIRECTIONS TO THE City Manager Dopson said include a requirement that any 18. Florida Highway Patrol Trooper M.D. Childress’ report of the crash (the aftermath of which is shown above) indicates Ms. CODIFIER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE for the county and has done ex- Thompson, 31, escaped injury but her passengers Devin Thompson, 37, and Cooper Thompson, 6, suffered minor injuries, & Gulf Shrimp DATE. tensive testing at the old landfill, surrounding property owners will price be good for at least five ✮ FOOD ✮ as did the drivers of the other two vehicles, a 2000 Toyota and 2005 Jeep SUV. Ms. Thompon, whose van was heading south In accordance with the American with Disabilities said contaminants found at the not be endangered by the sludge years to prevent any bidder from on S. 5th St. behind the Toyota, said she was distracted by her children, ages 4 and 6, when the accident occurred. She at- FREE home delivery with $30 order Act, persons needing a special accommodation of an interpreter to participate in these proceedings should former dump site do not pose field because it’s not a harmful submitting a low price initially tempted to steer left, but struck the left rear of the Toyota, which rotated clock wise and collided with the stationary Jeep, contact the County Commissioners Office at (904) product. and then trying to jack it up sub- ✮ ✮ which had been facing east on S. Minnesota Ave. All occupants involved were wearing seat belts and were taken to Fraser Located @ Baker County Farmer’s Market 259-3613, at least 48 hours prior to the time of the a public health hazard. He said FUN Hospital for evaluation or treatment. All three vehicles sustained an estimated $3500 in damage. The Toyota was driven hearing. they have not spread beyond its “It’s a fertilizer program that’s stantially after the first year. He by Jeremy Lunn, 36, with passenger Kayla Gaylard-Lunn, 10, both of Glen St. Mary. Kristina Johnson, 23, of Macclenny was To order call 904-416-3435 6/21-28c boundaries and aren’t likely to do regulated by the Department of also said companies should be at the wheel of the Jeep. so. Environmental Protection,” he encouraged to hire the current ✮ FIREWORKS ✮ said. sanitation workers. 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A Sanderson man was arrest- Mr. Crews called police about 5:20 am after Ms. Finley entered his Police arrested a Macclenny ed for domestic battery for alleg- residence while he was readying for work, and took the cell phone. Dep- man for felony possession of edly abusing and threatening his uty Robert Simpkins traced the suspect to a residence on Cow Pen Rd. drugs and paraphernalia after wife at their residence over a pe- based on the description of a vehicle she was in. his girlfriend apparently over- riod of four days ending June 10. The 2003 Ford was registered to Chelsea Bollinger, a friend of Ms. dosed on heroin at their north Susan Bennett went to the Finley. When the officer arrived at the Bollinger address, he found the city apartment the evening of sheriff’s department on June 13, Ford and two male witnesses coaxed the suspect from a rear bedroom June 14. three days after she alleged that where the cell phone was recovered. Deputy Matt Yarborough said husband William Bennett Jr. Ms. Finley denied being at the Crews residence, but could not ex- he went to the address at North- dragged her by the hair, choked plain why her cell phone and shoes had been found there. wood Apartments on E. Ohio and punched her before placing She was booked for felony theft because of the value of the stolen about 9 pm when a rescue team the barrel of a rifle to her chin cell phone. was called to assist Harmony La- and threatening to kill her and In other theft incidents, Brandon Coleman and Leeadria Farmer re- bar, 33, who was unconscious on himself. turned to their residence on Tony Givens Rd. north of Sanderson about Photo by Joel Addington Photo by Joel Addington Loren Bembry surveys the damage caused by a lightening strike in his back yard on Ashley Court in Macclenny. the living room floor. Supervisor of Elections Nita Crawford registers a voter at Winn-Dixie on June 15. Both husband and wife are 59 10 pm on June 13 and found it ransacked. Bryan Renegar, 30, said he Photos courtesy of Frank Maloney and reside on Bennett Lane in The couple told Deputy Matt Yarborough a $300 television was tak- purchased heroin earlier for $40 the north county. en from a bedroom. There was no sign of forced entry, but a rear living from a black male who regu- The incident report by Deputy room window was broken out with a concrete block. larly delivers drugs to the apart- English symposium participants Matt Yarborough indicates that Lightning sears cookhouse Police were given the names of two male suspects. One of them de- ment complex, and the girlfriend Macclenny attorneys Frank Maloney (left, with wife Barbara) and George GOP voter ranks growing Mr. Bennett, an officer at Baker nied involvement and the other could not be immediately located. Nelson (right) participated in a two-day symposium in London in late May Joel Addington other items on the other side. passed out after injecting the Correctional, became verbally • A criminal complaint was filed on June 13 naming Teresa Stokes, comparing the English and Florida legal systems. Also invited to partici- Joel Addington when the winner of the primary will face a non-party News Editor The following morning as Mr. Bembry and his drug in her arm. Police found ev- abusive when he learned that his 33, for alleged fraudulent use of a credit card belonging to Barbara idence including a syringe at the pate was State Attorney Bill Cervone of Gainesville. Mr. Maloney, chair- News Editor member in the general election. [email protected] gardener sifted through the building’s charred re- wife was looking at her mother’s Gragg, 54, the mother of her boyfriend. man of the general practice solo and small firm section of the Florida Bar, [email protected] Such is the case in the race for sheriff this year. mains, there was a gaping hole in its roof. The grill’s scene consistent with heating up helped put the meeting together. Mr. Nelson, chief public defender for Facebook page. The wife said he Ms. Gragg told Deputy Jacob Satterwhite she found two unauthor- The two Republican challengers to Democrat in- Loren Bembry heard the lightening strike outside plastic knobs had melted. His new riding lawn the drug in spoons. Baker County, and Mr. Cervone, were along with Mr. Maloney on the list of had earlier forbidden her to es- ized charges on her bank statement for a total of $35. The Republican Party continues to gain ground cumbent Joey Dobson — Gregory Bohannon and his bedroom window short- mower was destroyed. Bricks The officer interviewed Ms. speakers. The event drew about 50 Florida lawyers and an equal number tablish her own account. Ms. Stokes and the boyfriend both insisted to the deputy that the in Baker County with most new voters here register- Cameron Coward — will only appear on Republican ly after midnight on June 14, that had covered the structure’s Labar later at Fraser Hospital. of English counterparts. The morning of June 10, Mrs. victim authorized the purchases. The couple lives with Ms. Gragg on ing with the Grand Ole Party and many Democrats primary ballots. but saw nothing amiss and re- exterior were strewn on the She claimed she had used her- Bennett said her husband was Remington Dr. near Glen St. Mary. switching their alliances. Democrats or independents who want to vote in turned to bed. ground. oin only three times and had no again angered when she threat- • A privacy fence on the property of Preferred Choice Realty on BAKER COUNTY Though Democrats still outnumber Republicans the Republican primary race for sheriff must regis- “My wife thought somebody Mr. Bembry estimated the memory of that evening until she ened to call police about the North 5th St. in Macclenny was vandalized the weekend before last. — 49.6 percent of all registered voters compared to ter as Republicans to do so. The final day to submit had shot at us,” he recalled the value of property damaged by awoke in the emergency room. continuing verbal abuse, and he There was no damage estimate. 42 percent as of early this week — the gap is nar- name, address or party affiliation changes to the next morning. the fire at $20,000 to $25,000. The girlfriend said Mr. Renegar physically attacked her. rowing in the lead up to the 2012 primary election elections office is July 16. Minutes later, Mr. Bembry, The retired assistant food ser- telephoned the drug dealer to ar- FARMER’S MARKET Later, the couple’s 29-year-old August 14. None of the county’s other constitutional officers 81, woke to the lights and si- vice director at Northeast Flor- range the delivery. son talked his father out of shoot- Since the Republican presidential primary on — Clerk of Courts Al Fraser, Property Appraiser Tim rens of emergency vehicles as ida State Hospital said he lost She was transferred to St. Vin- ing himself and Mr. Bennett January 31, 2012, about 200 new voters have regis- Sweat, Tax Collector Gene Harvey nor Elections Su- they responded to his south cooking supplies as old as 50 cent’s Medical Center and Dep- Veggies | Jams & Jellies agreed to be driven to a Jackson- Rooks General Store tered in Baker County, nearly half of them as Repub- pervisor Nita Crawford — drew opponents this year. Macclenny residence to battle years. uty Yarborough said criminal ville hospital where he was kept 121 N. in St. George, Ga ~ 912-843-2552 licans. Democrats accounted for some 30 percent They will remain in office for another four-year a fire burning an outdoor cook- Fortunately, the property is complaints will be lodged against Baked Goods | Crafts under observation. and independents or no party affiliation registra- term. ing and storage structure about insured. her. When he was released, Mr. tions about 20 percent. In another high-profile race, that for the District 1 six feet from the house. The previous night, the Mr. Renegar was booked at Bennett was arrested for both COPENHAGEN & SKOAL During the same period, 159 voters altered their county commission seat held by Republican incum- The lightening hit an oak storm was dropping fist-sized county jail on the two charges battery and aggravated assault party affiliation. Ninety-eight Democrats re-regis- bent Michael Crews, there are no Democrats run- tree in the backyard of 6366 hail in the area, he said. that evening. Saturday, June 23 with a deadly weapon and later $3.75 can ~~ $16.99 a roll tered as Republicans while 26 Republicans did so ning. Ashley Ct. off Woodlawn Road Mr. Bembry and his wife The sheriff’s department ar- released on bond. Longhorn/Redman as Democrats. That means all ballots in the August 14 primary Timberwolf Redman Silver and cut a jagged vertical line have lived at the residence for rested two others the past week from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm In another case, Deputy Rob- Paula Brittain, 40, of Glen St. Mary joined the Re- will have Commissioner Crews facing off against fel- Snuff/Kayak into the tree bark. the last six years. on outstanding warrants. They ert Aberly filed a complaint for can $1.99 pouch at the City Park publican Party this month, but was a life-long Dem- low Republican James “The Giant” Croft, with the $1.49 99¢ can The 400-square-foot build- Ten firefighters with five include Takeya Jones, 27, of battery against a male patient at ocrat previously. winner holding the seat for at least the next four ing with a brick exterior and Photo by Joel Addington units, including two fire en- Macclenny on a Duval County beside the football fi eld Northeast Florida State Hospital, The lightening scarred a nearby oak tree. The wife, mother and logistics coordinator at Gil- years. CHECK OUT OUR CIGARETTE SPECIALS shingled roof, located adjacent gines, from the City of Mac- warrant for felony fraud and Billy age 42, for attacking a fellow pa- man Building Products in Maxville said she’s com- Unlike incumbent Democrat commissioners to the tree, sustained heavy clenny and Baker County fire Burnham, 33, of Macclenny on a tient, 30, the evening of June 13. Marlboro Special Stokers Tub/Stokers Pall Mall /L&Ms/305s mitted to voting for Mitt Romney in the fall due to Gordon Crews and Mark Hartley, Michael Crews did Blend/72s damage. departments arrived about Charlton County, GA warrant for The victim said the two argued Chew/Longhorn Tub his Christian background and because his birthplace not draw an opponent from outside his party in the The interior housed a gas grill, smoker and kitch- 12:30 am and cleared the scene about 2:15 am, ac- contempt of court. FINAL SATURDAY earlier over cleaning a bathroom. ctn. $28.99 ctn. has not been questioned. general election set for November 6. $34.99 $10.99 en area on the side closest to the tree; and a lawn cording to a report from county Fire Chief Richard Call 259-6433 for more information or to register for a booth. Mrs. Brittain called the presumptive GOP nomi- Republican Leonard Davis is hoping to unseat mower, gardening and cooking supplies as well as Dolan. nee “a true American.” Gordon Crews in the race for the District 3 county “There are too many Americans without work commission seat. Mr. Hartley is up against Repub- and too many families suffering in America and I lican Eddie Davis in the fight to retain his District 5 think there needs to be some changes made govern- county commission seat. Theft at Ocean Pond campsite ment wide; at the city, state and federal levels,” she Two spots on the school board, which are non- A vehicle parked at the Ocean lie McGoogin of Macclenny, said to leave when Mr. Gaskins dam- said. partisan offices, will also be on the primary ballot. Pond campground in west Baker the suspect confronted her son aged the driver’s side panel of the Overall in the last two months, the Republican Incumbent Earl Dwight Crews is matched up County was entered during the and others that night attempt- car. Party has gained at least 86 voters, and indepen- against Clayton Griffis in the race for the District 1 Angelito B. Tecson, M.D. early morning hours of June 17 ing to start an altercation. The The complaint alleges crimi- dents 31 or more, while the size of the Democrat seat while Andy Johnston faces incumbent Patricia while the owner slept in a nearby son, Hidies Akins Jr., 18, told nal mischief. Party ranks has remained the roughly the same. Weeks for the District 5 seat. tent. his mother he was attempting Some of the party switching may be attributed to For more information about the upcoming pri- FAAFP Family Practice Physician Wendy Hudgins of Lake City the Republican primary race for sheriff and Flori- mary election, please call the elections office at 259- said she awoke about 9 am to da’s closed primary system, which bars non-party 6339. members from voting in a particular party’s primary find the contents of her purse scattered on the ground outside effective June 8 her 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe. She told Deputy Robert Simpkins Driver had Duval warrant that $180 in cash and a pre-paid unemployment card were taken. A Macclenny man whose driv- his residence on Arnold Rhoden an easement. A relative of the victim said er’s license was under suspen- Rd. Mr. Wiesmeyer allegedly con- she awakened about 3:15 am to a sion for past offenses including Deputy Johnny Hodges said it tinued to drive an ATV recklessly person walking in the area with drunk driving was arrested late was the second time that evening along the easement ditch, and re- a flashlight, but thought it was a on June 12 and again the next police were called to quell an ar- fused to calm himself and threat- member of their camping party. day on a Duval County warrant gument between the suspect and ened Mr. Dennison in the depu- In other recent reports to the for failure to appear in court for Phillip Dennison, 53, over use of ty’s presence. sheriff’s department involving the same charge. vehicles, a complaint names Ro- Deputy Chad Montean land Gaskins Jr., 18, as the per- stopped the 2002 Isuzu driven  Close to home  National Award Winning  Four star rated  Quality rehab center  Experienced therapists  son who kicked in the side of a by Daniel Dinkins, 28, on SR 121 1995 Toyota at the McDonald’s south of the interstate for hav- parking lot on South 6th in Mac- ing a faulty tag light. The officer clenny late on June 16. of Orange Park learned then that his license had The owner of the vehicle, Wil- four prior suspensions for failure to appear and DUI. is joining Tecson Family Practice in The traffic stop took place about 11:40 and the Duval Coun- ty warrant was discovered after his office every Friday Mr. Dinkins was booked into county jail. Macclenny Nursing & Rehab In other arrests, the same dep- Dr. Tecson will continue seeing his patients uty arrested Alexander Rosario, would like to invite you to a 25, of Tallahassee early on June Monday - Thursday 8 am - 3 pm 16 for being abusive and creating a disturbance at the Macclenny COMMUNITY Office Opening May 2012! McDonald’s on South 6th. 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Macclenny Ave. #107 | Macclenny | www.LucasTravelAgency.com | 402-2136 The Baker County Press Page 9 The Baker County Press Thursday, June 21, 2012 Page Veterans council launched 8 ow of a current or former service build membership in the group, Joel Addington June 21, 2012 News Editor member. which he said al- obituaries [email protected] The coun- ready has about Church and obituary Notice information Contact Us cil meets on 20 active mem- Obituaries must be submitted in a timely fashion and have a local connection. Pictures are printed with By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our office located at 104 S. Fifth Street, A new group — the Baker the second bers. obituaries free of charge. The newspaper reserves the right to publish photos based on quality. It is requested Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. County Veterans Council — is Tuesday of “We’re still in that all news items be typed or emailed to insure accuracy in print. We are available online at www.bakercountypress.com forming to help support local vet- each month the infancy stage. erans and their families. at Huckle- We have a ban- Tony Esterling, director of the berry Moon ner, a chain of Happy Birthday Baker County Veterans Affairs Party Sup- command and Thomas Barton, Mr. Haverkamp Larry N. Hill Sr., July 4th fete office, said the council aims to plies, 1230 we’re talking to my brother recruit veterans and their fami- S. 6th St., at about the best ex-DOC warden of Macclenny dies 69, of Baldwin Danny Johns Everyone is invited to cele- lies to join forces and assist oth- 6 pm. The ways to spread 6/21/67 -12/17/08 brate First Baptist Church of St. er area veterans in any way they next meeting awareness and James Haverkamp, 71, of Thomas Lee Barton Sr., 75, of Larry Noel Hill Sr., 69, of George on July 4 to celebrate the The Road can, whether it’s financial help, is July 10. recruiting mem- Macclenny died on June 15, 2012 We love you and miss you. Glen St. Mary died June 14, 2012 Baldwin died on June 15, 2012 Lord and American freedom. mowing a widow’s lawn or guid- Mr. Ester- bers,” he said. at his residence. He was born ove ya to Calvary at his residence. He was born in following a brief illness. He was L ! Children’s entertainment will ing a veteran to employment or ling is mak- “We have a lot of in Beech Grove, IN to the late Dad, Mama, Paul, Joe Macclenny to the late Earn Bar- born on July 14, 1942 in Jack- be provided at the free event. Lo- Corner of Madison & Stoddard housing. ing contacts veterans here.” Alvin H. and Debbie ton and Hat- sonville to the late Jesse Clayton cal talents from area churches Glen St. Mary The council recently raised with church- For more in- Haverkamp tie Lee Davis Hill and the former Jessie Mae will perform. Also, the Rodden- Rev. Tommy & Doris Anderson money to help a disabled veteran es and other formation about Barton on and Al- Crosby. berry Sisters will sing and Bro. In loving memory of Youth Director Margie Howard who lost his job and was in dan- organiza- File photo the Baker Coun- ice Henri- January 13, Larry was proud to say he was Ray McMillan will speak. Phone: 904-259-2213 ger of losing his home, Mr. Ester- tions in the Tony Esterling ty Veterans 1937. Thom- etta Lilick born and raised in Baldwin and Paul A. O’Neill The celebration begins at 10 6/19/39 - 1/13/07 Sunday School: ...... 10:00 am ling said. county, like Council, please as was a life- Haverkamp always lived within a two-mile am, with lunch at 12:30 pm. The The council is seeking non- Sunday Morning Service ....11:00 am the Macclenny Moose Lodge, to call Mr. Esterling at 259-2516. long resident on Sep- radius of his birth. He graduated In loving memory of you, program ends at 2 pm. profit status through the Internal Sunday Evening Service ..... 6:00 pm of Baker tember 14, from Baldwin High School in the Paul. Memories of all the years, Revenue Service, which among County and 1940. James Class of ‘61 and was extremely before and after you died, are Wednesday Night ...... 7:30 pm other benefits will allow donors a member was a resi- proud of his accomplishments in etched on my heart. Thoughts bakercountypress.com County’s newest grocery chain opens up Franchise president Mark Boris (left with scissors) and store manager Michael Boris Jr. led the ribbon cutting cer- to write-off their charitable gifts of First Bap- dent of Bak- high school athletics, especially of you are on my mind so often; and reduce their federal tax li- er County DINKINS NEW emony the morning of May 31 at the Save-A-Lot grocery store that opened as the anchor tenant at the Crossroads tist Church football, holding the Baldwin you are missed. Shopping Center on South 6th St. in Macclenny. Joining the officials were some of the store’s 25 employees and ability. of Glen St. Thomas Barton for the last Indians’ touchdown record. He Love, Sanderson CONGREGATIONAL Chamber of Commerce board members. Mr. Boris said early this week the store had a “terrific” grand opening Mr. Esterling said that while Dee O’Neill Mary. He seven years James Haverkamp loved sports and coached Little METHODIST CHURCH weekend. The Macclenny store is one of nine operated by his Lake City-based Frenvey, Inc., all but one of them IRS approval will help boost fun- after mov- Congregational under the Save-A-Lot franchise. Others are in Lake City, Live Oak, Perry, Marianna, Carrabelle (IGA), Chiefland, honorably served in the U.S. League baseball and Pop Warner CR 127 N. of Sanderson draising, the council is already Cross City and Pahokee in south Florida. Save-A-Lot announced it signed a lease for the 17,000 square foot store Army 11th Airborne Division and ing from Pine Island, FL. He was football teams in Baldwin for sev- Holiness Church taking donations to help area vet- retired in 1992 after 33 years of a member of the First United eral years. He announced Bald- Sunday School 10:00 am the same week in January that North Carolina-based Food Lion said it was closing its Macclenny location, also on CR 127 N., Sanderson, FL Sunday Morning Service 11:00 am South 6th. erans and their families. service as a warden with the Flor- Methodist Church in Macclenny win High School football games “I’m on my own out here, so ida Department of Corrections. and of the Freemasons Lodge # for many years. Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Night Service 6:00 pm Wed. Night Service 7:30 pm the council is a way to access a Thomas loved deer hunting with 723 F. &. A.M Indianapolis, IN. Mr. Hill serve in the U.S. Morning Worship 11:00 am whole network of people in the dogs and enjoyed raising his Mr. Haverkamp honorably Army and was a veteran of the Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Pastor Allen Crews community,” he said. hunting dogs. He also enjoyed served in the U.S. Navy for 20 Vietnam War. He was a super- Wed. Evening Prayer Serv. 7:30 pm Assistant Pastor Timothy Alford Membership in the organiza- competitive pistol shooting and years, retiring as a sonar tech- visor with Southern Wood Pre- tion is open to anyone who served was an avid sports fanatic who nician chief. He then went on to serving Company before going Pastor: Oral E. Lyons honorably in any branch of the followed the Yankees, Gators, work at Lockheed Martin for 10 to work for Seaboard Coastline military, including the US Coast Jags, Dolphins and NASCAR’s years before retiring. James was Railroad, now CSX. He retired Macclenny Guard and Merchant Marines, or Richard Petty. a “jack of all trades” and enjoyed from there after 32 years of ser- Mt. Zion N.C. church of christ who is a family member or wid- June 25-29 Survivors include his loving working on anything mechani- vice and loved hunting and fish- 573 s. 5th st. 259-6059 wife of 52 years, Mary Ida Shar- ing. He was known for his story from 6:30 - 9:00 pm cal. He put his skills to work as Methodist Church Sunday Bible Study 9:45 am man Barton of Glen St. Mary; his a volunteer for the men’s group telling ability and never met a 121 North † 259-4461 Fellowship 10:30 am - 11:00 am children Melody Lynn Flores, at church helping others repair stranger. Worship Services Out of County at First United Tammy Lee Barton and Thomas In addition to his wife of 46 Macclenny, FL things. 11:00 am Lee Barton Jr.; sisters Carolyn years, Lula Reynolds Hill, sur- Survivors include his loving Wed. Bible Study Methodist Church Boatright and Marilyn Rauler- vivors include daughter Christy Pastor Tim Cheshire Subscribers wife of 50 years, Beverly A. Mar- 7:30 pm son; 8 grandchildren and one (Steve) Stafford; brother Jesse Sunday School 9:45 am 93. N. Fifth St., Macclenny tin Haverkamp of Macclenny; Minister Fed up with your copy great-grandchild. Clayton Hill, Jr. (Sharon); broth- Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sam F. Kitching his children: Christopher (Jean- of The Press arriving Ages 4 - completed 6th Grade The funeral service for Mr. er-in-law Bobby Keen; six grand- In loving memory of Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Barton will be held at his church nie) Haverkamp of Kenosha, WI children; numerous extended late, or not at all? and Wendy (Robert) Jones of Carl Wheeler Wednesday Prayer Service 7:00 pm Call 259-3551 for more information on Tuesday June 19, 2012 at family and friends. In addition 6/24/38 - 5/24/11 10:00 am with pastors Randy Geronimo, OK; brothers Gerald to his parents, he was preceded We have a cost-effective Williams and Tim Patterson offi- (Nancy) Haverkamp of Palatka in death by son Larry Noel Hill Daddy: from the time we FirstWelcome Baptist Church solution to your problem. and Stephen (Sarah) Haverkamp were just little children, we’ve ciating. Ferreira Funeral Services Jr.; sisters Kitty Crews (L.D.) and Subscribe to our E - edition of Macclenny was in charge of ar- of Denver; sister Jane (John) De- JoLynn Keen; mother-in-law Lil- always been so proud of you of Sanderson www.bakercountypress.com rangements. quenne of Indianapolis; seven lian GiGi Reynolds. and the stern but gentle, quiet CR 229 S., Sanderson FL grandchildren and seven great- Mr. Hill was a member of the man you were. We miss you so grandchildren. First Baptist Church of Maxville, much, Daddy, and can’t wait to Sunday School ...... 10:00 am see you and Mama again. Hap- William Ferguson, The funeral service was held where he was a deacon. The fu- Jesus answered, "Verily, verily I Sun. Morning Worship . 11:00 am neral service was held at 11 am py birthday Daddy in Heaven! at his church on June 19 at 3 pm say unto thee, except a man be Sun. Evening Worship ..6:00 pm on June 20 at the First Baptist Love, 42, of Sanderson with Pastor Tom Pope officiating. Wed. Eve. Bible Study ..7:00 pm Your children born of water and of the Spirit, William Bryan Ferguson, 42, In lieu of flowers, please make a Church of Baldwin with Rev. and grandchildren he cannot enter into the king- Pastor Bob Christmas United Christian Academy of Sanderson died Wednesday, donation to Community Hospice Chris Drum officiating. Inter- John 3:5 http://www.fbcofsanderson.org Way back then, and 7 years later June 13, 2012 at his residence. of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam ment followed at Brandy Branch dom of God." These photos depict the Class of 1944 immediately after its graduation from the old Macclenny High School and 590 N. 7th Street | Macclenny | 259-1199 He was born in Jacksonville and Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257. Cemetery in Bryceville. Advertising Deadline some of the same students in the fifth grade in 1937. Pictured as grade schoolers above are (front row, l-r) Al- resided in Sanderson for 12 years. Ferreira Funeral Services of Mac- phia Tyson Davis, Ophilia Sapp, Dorothy Deitz, Mary Eda Moory, Betty Jones, (second row, l-r) Elsie Crews, Frances Mr. Ferguson was a fence install- clenny was in charge of arrange- Monday 5:00 pm We print obituaries with a Padgett, Hazel Harris, Verna Dinkins, Mary Flowers, Margaret Rhoden, Margaret Johnson, (third row, l-r) Johnny er with Big J Fence Company in ments. T  L’ C  picture free of charge. NO EXCEPTIONS! Intersection of CR 125 & 250 in Taylor •• 259-8353 Lauramore, Fulton Mobley, Lionel Dietz, Martin Rhoden, Eldred Jones, Emery Kirkland, Jimmy Kelley, (fourth row, We have Jacks0nville and enjoyed fish- l-r) Wilma Sweat, Ethel Carter, Hazel Yarborough, unknown, Timm Crews, Adrian Henson, unknown, Myra Kirkland ing and the outdoors. He is sur- Sunday school ~ 10:00 am and Louise Hurst. In the graduation photo below are Verna Dinkins, Alberta Dugger, Julian Elliott, Betty Jones, moved! vived by parents Robert and Rita Joseph Jones, Emory Kirkland, Lillian McCormick, Mary Lue Milton, Edith Stone, Maxine Toney and Alphia Tyson. Hayes of Jacksonville; wife Kelly Sunday service ~ 11:00 am At right is Julian Elliott, who returned from military service to join his class for the ceremony. Ferguson of Glen St. Mary;sons Calvary Baptist Church Wednesday night Bible Study ~ 6:30 pm Photos courtesy of Alphia Davis James Wyatt Ferguson of Glen, Family style dinner ~ 1st Sunday of the month William B. Ferguson II of Jack- Pastor Donnie E. Williams, Sr. following service sonville and Tyler Ferguson of Pastor Bobby Baker County; his father William Sunday School 10:00 am ‘A church alive is worth the drive!’ & Faye Gri n 590 N. 7th St. Ferguson of Callahan; sister Mi- Preaching Service 11:00 am chelle Stevenson of Jacksonville; Macclenny step-sister Jodi Hayes of Pana- Sunday Night Service 6:00 pm ma City, Fla.; Nephews, Dalton, Sunday Dusten, Jamie and Shawn; niece Wednesday Service 7:00 pm New Hope Church, Inc. Christen (Jacob) Eubanks; one 23-A to Lauramore Rd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. & Fairgrounds Rd. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. NOW ENROLLING K-12 great-niece. th The funeral service for Mr. 523 North Boulevard W. Children’s Church 11:00 a.m. United Christian Academy in our 15 year Ferguson was held at 2 pm on a few blocks north of Hwy. 90 in Macclenny Evening Services 6:00 p.m. June 16 in the chapel of Guerry • Quality K-12 Education with a state-of-the-art computer lab and oppor- Funeral Home with Rev. Mike www.calvarybaptistmacclenny.com •• 259-4529 Pastor J. C. Lauramore Wednesday tunities in Music, Drama, Photography & More Meek officiating. Interment was welcomes all Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. in Macedonia Cemetery. Guerry • Featuring A.C.E. curriculum & dedicated A.C.E. certifi ed teachers Funeral Home of Macclenny was • Participate in public school athletic programs for grades 6th-12th in charge of arrangements. 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For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, 2 Years Old - VPK | 259-1199 right on Nursery Road the historic www.christianfellowshiptemple.com Budder Mathis House that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. “...they shall mount up with wings as eagles...” Isaiah 40:31 The Baker County Press The Baker County Press Page Page 10 11 June 21, 2012 SPORTS June 21, 2012 SOCIALSocial Notice Submission information &School Contact Us Contact Us Sports Notice Submissions Birth announcements, wedding notices and social events (military service notes and school graduations) must By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our office located at 104 S. Fifth Street, We welcome your sports submissions for youth league, traveling league or individual athletic achievements. By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our office located at 104 S. Fifth Street, be submitted within four weeks of the event. All news and advertising must be submitted to the newspaper Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. The paper reserves the right to publish submissions. It is requested that all news items be typed or emailed to Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. office prior to 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to publication, unless otherwise noted or arranged. It is requested insure accuracy in print. that all news items be typed or emailed to insure accuracy in print. We are available online at www.bakercountypress.com We are available online at www.bakercountypress.com Summer sports coverage sought Ah, the doldrums of summer. over the television in Subway With the high school out of ses- commercials. Same to for the sion there aren’t a ton of orga- NBA players who’ll head off to nized sports to cover on a regular London. basis. So look for So, who’s left. a change in cov- Well, Usain Bolt, erage. I’ll still let the 100-me- you know what’s Fat Lady ter champ from happening with Jamaica; Ty- the Wildcats as ROBERT GERARD son Gay, the US they go through sprinter; a hand- their summer workouts that ful of gymnasts I can’t put a name started this week. to and some swimmers. That’s But we’ll also be covering the about it. Baker Bullets swim team, whose So where’s the hype? Has NBC season started this past weekend. gotten to the point where it just Photo courtesy of OREMC In addition to the Bullets, there assumes people are going to is a whole slot of little league All tune in without having any prior Star games kicking up as well as knowledge about the Olympians? Okefenoke electric awards $1000 to graduates some church league games. If so, I think they are wrong. Above, Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation [OREMC]President R. Wayne Combs presents a $1000 scholarship award to John Burnsed (left) and Michael At the high school, Heath- I’ll tune in, just because it’s the Jones. Mr. Burnsed and Michael Jones, both 2012 graduates from Baker County High School, were honored at the 19th annual OREMC Youth Awards Banquet held er Sulkowski’s club volleyball Olympics and I have been watch- recently at the Brantley County High School. Mr. Burnsed is the son of Don and Shannon Burnsed of Baxter. He ranked 17th out of 281 students. While in school league and the Wildcat basket- ing them since I was six years he was a member of FFA, beta club and the gifted program. He hopes to study pharmacology. Mr. Jones is the son of Mike and Lisa Jones of Macclenny. He ranked ball are going off to camp and old. One of my earliest televi- 3rd out of 281 students. While in school he served in various leadership capacities including student government president, beta club vice president, key club vice president and as a member of the Health Care Summer Institute at the University of Florida, Clay Electric Youth Leadership Tour and State Youth Leadership Council. playing some summer ball. sion memories is my dad watch- He also led his church’s Vacation Bible School. He was captain and pitcher of the Wildcats varsity baseball team, earned his CNA license and was in the history club. • I’ve noticed there is very lit- ing snowy coverage of the 1960 He hopes to become a doctor. tle coverage in the run-up to the Tokyo Olympics on a black and London Olympics. They are a lit- white television. Westside Elementary SCHOOL Macclenny Elementary SCHOOL tle over a month away, but even But a lot of folks crave the back me, a certified Olympic nut, is story. They have to care about the Principal’s List - 4th Nine Weeks Principal’s List - hard pressed to name more than participants to get hooked to the Mr. and Mrs. Ruise First Grade: BUTLER: Alan Bowen, Emmalee Dugger, Kelsey Walker. CONNER: 4th Nine Weeks half a dozen bona fide Olympi- coverage. Jamie Bradt. Brody Griffis, Kaden Sigers, Avery Spurlock. H. CREWS: Kellen Gray, Tristan ans. Maybe it will pick up as we get Pendleton, Katie Small, Elijah Williamson. HART: Quincy Frazier, Tereana Robinson, Caleb First Grade: Olivia Barber, Lyndi Barrios, Loghan Baxter, Keirstan Blackshear, The ones I can name also closer to the opening. After all, in To celebrate 59th anniversary June 23 South. MCDONALD: Kash Addy, Alex Doss, Aubrey Fuller, Savannah Gulley, Hailey Maddison Blackwood, Joey Bolt, Andrew Bonds, Colton Brogdon, Conner Broughton, starred in Beijing. The girls’ soc- some sports the Olympic team Norman and Mary Ruise of Sanderson will celebrate their 59th wed- Poturich, Faith Scott. MILLER: Angeletta Alonso, Kolton Branch, Avery Giddens, Emma Jayston Brown, Gracie Brown, Julia Cain, Joshua Carver, Julian Chambers, Brooke Clevenger, cer team doesn’t count because I hasn’t even been picked yet. ding anniversary on June 23. They were wed by the late Judge J.C. Ly- Mobley. MURPHY: Trenton Armstrong, Elijah Bowles, Cyanne Carey, Bailee Conti, Lexey Faith Cline, Hailey Colbert, Madison Colbert, Rayleigh Combs, Jayden Crawford, Makayla Dopson, Garison Fish, Caitlin Hulett, Gracie Jewell, Bradley Kirby, Natalie Mobley, Gracie Crews, Kyle Danko, Luke Davis, Gabriel Finley, Jahmel Glover, Amelia Gonzalez, Maddox Photos by Jessica Prevatt am a soccer fan. Michael Phelps I can’t wait. Even if I’m not ons on that date in 1953. Norman, Taiven Rhoden, William Richardson, Taylor Strayer, Alek Tsaregorodtsev, Jay Griffis, Isaiah Hale, Ethan Hodges, Lonna Hodges, Lauryn Hoffman, Pacey Holtom, Emma Pictured clockwise from top: Bullet boys doesn’t count because he’s all sure who I’ll be cheering. Their children include Eva Parker, Marilyn Jenkins, Robin Green, Wilkerson. PARMER: Kara Davis, River Neri, MaKenna Payne. RENSHAW: Christian Byrd, Hunt, Emaleigh Jensen, Joshua Johnson, Ashton Johnson, Christianna Johnson, Gideon swimmers (far right) in the 11-12 year Angela O’Berry and Donishea, Norman, Freddie, Lydia, Carol, Bobby Clayton Chancey, Hayden Crow, Ronald Cummings, Zack Davis, Amber Faulk, Shanyah Jordan, Erianna Kemp, Terry Kier, Brooklyn Larry, Baileigh Lauramore, Heaven Lee, Lawson old, 50-yard freestyle heat dive into the and Anthony Ruise. Hudnall, Jasmine Roberson, Steven Stewart, John VanVactor. SHERIDAN: Hannah Dyal, Lloyd, Taylor Mann, Emilee McCabe, Jacob Miller, Pearceton Milton, Riley Mobley, Adyson McKenzie Lowery, Randie Robinson. TRIMM: Don Cox, Shi Godwin, Kason Jewell, Lucas Morgan, Kyla Moring, Emily Myers, Brookelyn Nipper, Raechyl Owens, Taylor Raiford, Jai’la pool at the Winston Family YMCA in Pon- Jurovschi, Amber Myers. Reed, Mason Rhoden, Collin Romeo, Braxton Romo, Moran Ruis, Noah Ruis, Landen Scott, te Vedra on June 16; Chani Clark during Summer grind is on Second Grade: CALLAHAN: Harper Archambault, Maranda Burnett, Zaria Cooper, Penelopi Siegfried, Meadow Simmons, Aniyah Taylor, Abby Teague, Cody Terrell, Bailey the 50-yard backstroke heat; and Patty Thanks for response CJ Ginnetto, Teagan Rhoden, Amber Williams. A DAVIS: Layne Britt, Ashlyn Gunter, Sydney Thomas, Noah Underwood, Nick Venturelli, Kylie Walker, Ty Walker, Ryan Webb, Kathy Hone, Danielle Hardin and Molly Waters Johnson. K. DAVIS: Summer Sigers, Hayden Stearns, Daniel Westinghouse, Leland Nettles. Williams, Ashley Williams, Austin Yale, Elly York. We want to thank the Baker cheer on the swimmers at the meet. DUVAL: Mattie Ball, Lainna Burnett, Joseph Cercy, R.J. Clines, Chase Crews, Wyatt Gilbert, Second Grade: Connor Altman, Mady Bell Ash, Aurora Balas-Williams, Molly Barlow, for football players County Fire Department, the Colton Herb, Josie Jacobs, Nikky Martin, Jacob Raulerson, Tia Ruise, Alex Stokes, Caleb Johnathan Barnes, Kadence Beckom, Alex Blackburn, Taryn Bolt, Logan Carter, Christopher EMTs and police for the quick Woods, Caleb Hodges. ELLEDGE: Colton Clardy, Destiny Padgett, Chelsea Spires. Corbitt, Abby Courson, Lauren Cox, Kelsey Crews, Mackenzie Crews, Karsyn Crews, When you are a high school football player on a team aspiring to the service, and thanks to our won- GONZALEZ: Emma Knight. HURST: Jesse Harter, Jalynn Harvey, Chloe Lamb, Branson Self, Zandalee Daniels, Dakota Dicks, Ian Doyle, Zayne Eddins, Reagan Gipson, Jacob Gipson, playoffs and a state championship, it takes a ton of extra work outside derful neighbors and friends for Kaiden Sherman, Hunter Whitehead. JACOBS: Kelsey Craig, Abril Nolasco, David Prosch. Connor Gipson, Emily Griffin, Preston Griggs, Colby Hapgood, Emma Harrell, Kelly Harris, of spring and fall practice. The commitment level that top coaches talk the support and being with us NUNN: Kaylee Rogers. STAFFORD: Breanna Alford, Eliza Clines, Brea Gentry, Angelina Emily Harvey, Jacob Jensen, Cameron Johnson, Cassidy Kittrell, Jase Knabb, Jewel Kreutz, about includes giving up a lot of time when other students are relaxing Hunter, Prophet Jefferson, Michael Prevatt, Devan VanVactor. Sierra Lauramore, Cody Lawson, Kimberly Lepper, Amelia Long, Michaela Lyons, Jadyn during the early morning hours Third Grade: DOWLING: Peyton Burnsed, Kelton Chambers, Michael Cody, Taylor Manning, Megan McLarty, Tyce Moore, Isabella Mosley, Brooke Mosley, Mackenzie Norrell, and having fun and spending it sweating, hoisting weights and gener- last Thursday when our property Crews, Jadie Fletcher, Kaylee Long, Sarah Murphree, Tyler Richardson, Luke Whitaker. Johnny Padgett, Hannah Paxton, Savannah Pelfrey, Savannah Powell, Parker Prevatt, Dylan Middle place finish for Bullets ally suffering to get better. caught fire. We really appreciate GRIFFIS: Grace Johnson. HAND: Delanie Crews, Alayna Markley, Nick Taylor. PAYNE: Ben Privett, Tanner Rafuse, Noah Ray, Tuff Sands, Samuel Scott, Albino Simon, Jadyn Starling, The work and effort a team puts in during the summer months goes it. Callahan, Dalton Chancey, Keira Godbold, Caiden Hodges, Will Johnson, Hannah Johnston, Chloe Stephenson, Easton Stevens, Angelina Troshyna, Shelby Turrentine, Thorne Vaughn, Joel Addington Olympic time standards. Tyler Hardin, 10, in the 50-yard the 25-yard breaststroke; Reyn- a long way toward success under the bright lights of a fall Friday night. Braeden Knight, Nina Ledford, Raymond Luke, Blakely Mallory, Hannah Peterson, Benjamin Ethan Wilford, Kyler Wilkerson, Mackensey Wilkes, Sarah Wilson. They included: Braeden backstroke; Carson Shedd, 7, in olds in the 50-yard breaststroke; Loren and Lois Bembry News Editor Since the spring game win over Trinity Catholic, Coach Ryan Sulkows- Mr. and Mrs. Altman Smith, Brock Walker, Logan Wright. SHIVERS: Ryleigh Burnsed, Ansley Crews, Emily Davis, Third Grade: Siara Anderson, Madison Baxter, Destiny Bolt, Justin Brown, Wendy [email protected] Knight, 9, in the 100-yard indi- the 25-yard backstroke; Kaelin Landon Prevatt, 10, in the 50- Emily Eldridge, Anthony Howell, Luke Slattery. WENDEL: Maximus Canaday, Brady Finley, Bryan, Garrett Cain, Chayse Card, Tabitha Chandler, Carson Crawford, Cameron Crawford, ki and his Wildcat staff have been working and planning for summer vidual medley and 50-yard but- Kuester, 6, in the 25-yard back- yard butterfly; Clark in the wom- workouts. bakercountypress.com Addie Williams. WHITE: Megan Horton. Ross Crummey, Joshua Dialo, Bryson Dugger, Haydn Finley, Destiny Hardin, Kevin Harris, The YMCA’s Baker Bullets Wed on June 9th Logan Hedge, Zoe Himmelhaver, Abby Hodges, Chloe Johnson, River Jordan, Kannyn terfly and freestyle events; his stroke; Chase Reynolds, 12, in the en’s 50-yard butterfly; Kyrie Hol- Sulkowski was not particularly happy with the team’s conditioning swim team finished its first meet brother Ethan Knight, 12, in the 50-yard butterfly; the 200-yard man, 11, in the 11-12 age division Shirley Michael and Gerald Honor Roll - 4th Nine Weeks Knabb, Tami Mann, Chandler Martin, Larrisa McCawley, Connor Moore, Thai-son Nguyen, during the spring game. That’s not to say he was unhappy, just not sat- First Grade: BUTLER: Kristen Brunette, Mykayla Morgan, Brookcey Padgett, Bryn Padgett, Launa Parker, Allyson Pepple, Demi Raulerson, Mikell Smart, Noah Speaks, of the season in second place be- 50-yard breaststroke and free- freestyle relay team of Alaina of the 50-yard butterfly, and Pe- Altman, both of Macclenny, were isfied with where they should be come the start of fall practice. Amarion Ruise, Jainee Simon. CONNER: Zamaria Gyden, Hayley McCoy, D.J. Stuhr. H. Gabriela Stuhr, Alyssa Taylor, Andrew Thigpen, Tyson True, Steven Wilkerson. hind Winston YMCA’s Flyers-in- style events; Jonathan Mobley, Crawford, Ray, Logan Todd and terson in 9-10 age division of the married the afternoon of June The first steps towards a trip to the playoffs started on Monday, CREWS: Kyra Davis, Kaitlyn Dinkins, Autumn Hance, Chloe Hauge, Or’naiz Pearson, Iverson Training and ahead of the Arling- 15, in the 100-yard breaststroke Andrea Clark; and the 100-yard same event; and Jara Weeks, 7, 9 in a garden ceremony in Mac- Tisdale. HART: Lily Conner, Landon Fountain, Ella French, Zachary Harvey, Gabriel Hedge, Honor Roll - 4th Nine Weeks June 18 with the beginning of the summer workout schedule. Players ton River Fins. and 50-yard freestyle events; freestyle relay team of Westing- Kara Nelson, 7, and Johnston in clenny. Kasen Johnson, Justin Moore, Hope Roberson, Joseph Tanner, Michael Tate. MALLARD: First Grade: Makaira Adams, Amber Allgeyer, Mikinzie Asato, Payton Barnes, Tana reported at 8 am and began running, lifting weights, working out in The Bullets’ boys posted 773 Daniel Westinghouse, 7, in the house, Jesse Harter, 8, Kyler the 100-yard freestyle relay. The bride is the daughter of Hunter Dennie, Alexia Frazier, Mykell Harris, Houston Noles, Kyle Nowlen, Corey Pearce, Barton, Kendall Barton, Aiden Benoit, Diana Bryan, Logan Burnham, Elijah Clark, Taylor the sand pit behind the practice field and doing drills to increase speed Malorie Pippins, Ridge Rhoden, Jabari Ruise, Richard Williams. MCDONALD: Daegan Clevenger, Matthew Combs, Andrew Courson, Ethan Crawford, Krista Crews, Skylar Crews, points and the girls 925 points 25-yard butterfly; and Ashton Wilkerson, 8, and Shedd. The Bullets travel to the Mac­ the late Helen Miller and Joseph and agility. Student FCAT scores are Gainey, Jessica Hartzog, Sharica Jackson, Lucas Long, Cale Neal. MILLER: Mckenzie Abbott, Madison Davis, Kendra Davis, Olivia Dilbeck, Nicholas Dubray, Jackson Dugger, Emma compared to 866 and 1655, re- Ray, 14, in the 50-yard butterfly. Third place finishes included: Arthur YMCA in Fernandina O. Miller of Jacksonville. The You’ll see them out on the practice field every morning starting at Elery Creekmore, Mason Dyal, Haley Maxwell, Buddy Perryman, Pearl Wilburn. MOMENT: Dwyer, Ricky Ehrie, Isabelle Evans, Emma Ferreira, Kaylee Hartzog, Karlie Hathcox, Dynnis spectively, for the Flyers in the Second place finishes includ- Jordyn Knight, 5, in the boys Beach on June 23 to meet the groom is the son of Alma Canady available for grades 3-8 Gabriel Hefty. MURPHY: Victoria Barfield. Hunter Roberts. PARMER: Dallas Burden, Hendricks, Jaden Herring, Garrett Hodges, Joshua Holmes, Mackenzie Honea, Tate Johnson, 8 am and running through July 26. While other high school kids are June 16 meet in Ponte Vedra. ed: Ray in the 50-yard freestyle 25-yard breaststroke event and host team and the team from of Macclenny and the late Chester at Macclenny Elementary Kloweigh Cox, Justin Davis, Kalin Davis, Anna Mae Gardner, Hamani Gyden, Harrison Katelyn Johnson, Darien Jones, Maci Jordan, Chelsea Kilgore, Kayanna Kinney, Christopher getting their tans on a towel at the beach, the Wildcats will be getting The Bullets’ racked up eight and 100-yard individual medley, Hannah Johnston, 8, in the girls the Williams YMCA in southeast Altman. Muncy, Hunter Nordstrom, Kayleigh Stokes. RENSHAW: Alyssa Alford, George Barton, Kirt, Amari Koonce, Ganika Larry, Olivia Legrande, Chase Manning, Trannen McCray, Sydni theirs through hard work in the hot summer sun. School, Westside Elementary McDuffie, Payton McHenry, Savanna Moody, Trestin Nicely, Abigail North, Hudson Padgett, first-place finishes at the meet, Jack Putney, 6, in the 25-yard event; Hannah Peterson, 9, in Jacksonville. The couple honeymooned in Payton Sanders, Dondrea Winters. SHERIDAN: Bryleigh Brantley, Issac Craig, Alyssa It’s work that should pay off in September. School, Keller Intermediate Dunham, Kanon Gonzalez, Dalton Griffis, Tommy Hodges, Derricakal Major, Kaleigh Dakota Padgett, Kendall Padgett, Kailynn Pembelton, Emaleigh Raulerson, Jace Rhoden, many near or faster than Junior freestyle and backstroke events; the 50-yard freestyle; Shedd in the Bahamas and will reside in Manucy, Jordan Schlarbaum, Keith Waters. TRIMM: Gabriel Bateman, Philip Bowen, Karson Titus Richardson, Chris Rogers, Ethan Rowe, Peyton Satterwhite, Cody Setzer, Mattisyn Macclenny. School and Baker County Gammons, Alex Garcia, Markus Givens, Camron Smith, Sh’Diamond Smith, Avery Timbs. Shouse, Hunter Sineath, Austin Smith, Meagan Smith, Caleb Smith, Aden Starling, Leon Middle School. Come by your Second Grade: CALLAHAN: Bayleigh Britt, Stacee Duffey, Billy Elledge, Camron Stephens, Shayla Stewart, Skylar Thicke, Jordan Thigpen, Mandy Thomas, Marcus Thomas, school’s front offi ce Monday- Givens, Macy Gullion, Emma Pearson, Katelyn Rentz, Destiny Ruise, Hayden Williams. D. Brenda Tillman, Ian Vickers, Deanna Walker, Blaine Webb, Jara Weeks, Austin Winn, Iaryonna Online - CREWS: Jillian Barnett, Jacob Baughman, George Canaday, Isabella Gray, Audrey Long, Wyche, Austin York. Crummey leapfrogs Bring your Thursday 8 am - 3 pm to pick Matthew Lucas, Brooklyn Manucy, Jason Morgan, Tieguan Thomas. A. DAVIS: Chloe Second Grade: Emily Ackridge, Dayci Adkins, April Allgeyer, Colin Alligood, Jacob Baldwyn, William Zak Carpenter, Izik Christopherson, Julie Fanton, Bailey Merrett, Drake Barton, Kayleigh Bryant, Abigail Busbee, William Canaday, Cameron Carroll, Rylee Carter, Community up your child’s score report. Miles, Brittney Wilcuts. K. DAVIS: Logan Andrews, Jalea Baez, Jaylynn Brogdon, Cameryn Raeleigh Castillo, Brady Chauncey, Chloe Clevenger, Craig Collins, Logan Crews, Shailee invitation kit Calendar NOTE: Baker County High Cales, Haley Harris, Carlos Jefferson, Jeremiah Robinson. DUVAL: Avyiah Lee, Tyrenan Hale, Curbow, Gabriel Danko, Summer Davis, Hannah Davis, Ethan Dugger, Trey Dugger, Dezerae over to So. Georgia School’s report cards, FCAT Hamp Craft. ELLEDGE: Chloe Dube, Christopher Schlarbaum. GONZALEZ: Kade Eaton, Ronnie Ellis, Audrey England, Devin Gill, Khia Gordon, Mariyah Graham, Connor and let us Let people know Richardson. HURST: Kayla Collins, Daisy Lauramore, Eric Lauramore, Kaylee Rodgers. Green, Cooper Griffis, Alara Hale, Briar Harvey, Ansley Hodges, Kayla Hunter, Maria Jackson, For Lady Wildcat softball star Swamp Foxes, she didn’t face any what’s going on- and EOC score reports will be JACOBS: Elijah Davis, Weston Gurganious, Hayden Hance, Jesse Hefty, Tayleigh Lauramore, Rylan Johns, Ben Johnson, Jamil Jones, Brent Jordan, Brooklyn Kennedy, Kadence Knoble, Taylor Crummey it was a very penalties for the move. do the work post your special event online Haley Ritter, Doc Theophile. JAMES: Jamarian Baker, Elysa Baumgardner, Hayden Bridges, Mashayla Lee, Madison Leslie, James Lewis, Gabe Lewis, Ja’lynn McCombs, Nathan Mixon, brief stay at Waycross College be- Ironically, the two teams available on Thursday, June Diamond Combs, Erica Harris, Darry Hayes, Micah Tuten. 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Maintenance experience required, paint- Friday and Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, 511 Fox Run Circle, mer camp if the expense is going Terry Givens will be in Day- to refuse advertising or any other­ materi­ ­al 2 BR, 1½ BA mobile home, CH/A, $600/ 1 and 2 Bedrooms But having these non-neces- tona Beach playing for the Bet- which in the opinion of the publisher does ing, electrical, plumbing. Pool and A/C month, $500 deposit 923-2191. 6/7-28c Fox Ridge. Household items, clothes, plants, medical equip- to bust your summer budget. We certified, drywall, carpentry, and punch sity expenses while struggling to hune-Cookman Jaguars while not meet standards of publication. Professional office space for lease. don’t need to take a family mem- out. EOE and Drug Free Workplace. Sub- Baldwin Grove ment, dog cages and bed. beef up your savings account or Prime location on Hwy 121 Call 259-9022 TIRED OF LOOSE DENTURES? ber out to a restaurant for his Roland Gaskins will play ball at mit resumes to humanresources@royal- APARTMENTS plan for college or retirement is for details. 11/3tfc Friday and Saturday 8:00 am - ?, 315 E. Minnesota Ave. Big or her birthday when you can’t Edward Waters College. For Sale american.com or fax to (850) 914-8470. 904-266-4070 not responsible. These are the Kicker Jeremy Wannamaker 6/21c yard sale. Clothes, furniture, etc. meet your minimum debt pay- T.T.D. 1-800-955-8771 Mouth full of adhesive? hidden aspects of your budget ments that month. Have a cele- has had several offers but has not Drivers - ATC, Jacksonville needs Owner- Handicap Equipped SUMMER SPECIAL ON Christmas Budweiser mugs for sale - mobile home Friday and Saturday 8:30 am - ?, 486 Timber Lane Drive. that I’m talking about. A hand- bration at home complete with a committed. I’ve got 1980’s, 1990’s, and 2000 steins. Operators. Tons of work! Top pay! Contain- Rental assistance available to ful of these situations over the ers. Ask about sign-on bonus! Call Ted: Qualified applicants Moving sale. New Singer sewing machine, roll top desk, pic- Implants are a permanent TEETH homemade cake and family game One of the most interesting of 904-923-3463. 6/21p Emily Taber’s 1998 Concordia triple $ course of several years add up (904) 751-6713. 6/14-21p this institution is an equal opportunity provider and solution to loose fi tting dentures. night. the college opportunities is Erol Landscaping mulch, buy direct, a little or wide mobile home with deck and carport, employer. tures, glassware, lots more things. Rain cancels. WHITENING 149 to a hefty amount, and they just Carter’s. He is at The Apprentice a lot. 259-2900. 3/22tfc $20,000. In good condition. You move. For There will always be people Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, off L.E. Harvey Rd., Glen St. might determine the security of out there who have their priori- School in Newport News, Virgin- TV/VCR combo $25; plants, Sago palms real estate more, call 708-0425 or 504-7181. Call today for a your financial future. They are 6/21-28c Mary; Multi-family. Lots of items from clothing, furniture, books, ties insanely out of whack, and ia, where he is playing football $20, Birds of Paradise $45, lots more; pia- also habits that your children will no $300; oriental grandfather clock $600. New singlewide, 2 BR, 1 BA, set up with we will always be morbidly en- for The Builders. But at the same Notice to Readers 500 Dollars costume jewelry/accessories, baby boy clothing and items, free consultation. 904-397-0523. 6/21p air - $799 down, $179/month! I finance. The denture is secured by snapping it into place. inherit. tertained by them. Don’t climb time he is making significant All real estate advertising in this newspa- boys and girls clothing, household items for every room; truck Don’t misunderstand, many 38” cut Snapper riding mower with pull Call 386-719-5641. 6/21c on that bandwagon, though. Set money while going to college and per is subject to the Fair Housing Act which & DeeD behind dump trailer $300 OBO. 259- I buy mobile homes, CASH! Fair price, rims and tires and lots more. Follow signs. of you out there can afford the your priorities straight when it playing football. makes it illegal to advertise “any prefer- 3393. 6/21p paid immediately. 904-259-4663 Jared or is all you need to aforementioned expenses. That’s Chuck Folsom is playing de- ence, limitation or discrimination based on comes to where you spend your Greg. 6/21-7/12c Saturday 8:00 am - ?, 5540 Huckleberry Trail South. Furniture, not the situation I’m outlining Artists. Oils, acrylics, water colors, race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial move into your money, and pass along responsi- fensive lineman for the Ave Ma- here. Nor am I bashing the gov- Canvas­es, draw­ing pads and much more. status or national origin, or an intention to Land and home super clean 28x64, 2002 new Manufactured fitness equipment, collectibles, cookware, cast iron, clothing ble spending to the next genera- ria University Gyrenes in South- On sale now. The Of­fice Mart, 110 S. Fifth make any such preference, limitation or double wide on 1.02 acres, already set (adult/child girls) All must go! ernment assistance programs tion. west Florida. Darvin Ruise looks Street, 259-3737. tfc discrimination.” Familial status includes up with well, septic, and electric, ready to & Modular Home (at least not the individuals who to start at linebacker next season Wedding dress with veil, size 16, strap- children under the age of 18 living with move in. Home located in. Home located in Saturday 7:00 am - ?, 1182 Copper Gate Place, Macclenny. legitimately need them and do for the Missouri Tigers as they less, beaded with layers of tulle, never parents or legal custodians, pregnant Alachua County. Only $149,999. Call Bruce men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, household items. 386-418-0424. 6/7-7/5c Melissa Taylor, R.D.H. embark on their first season in worn, paid $750 asking $450. 259-3393. women and people securing custody of 653-3333 • 571 S. 6th Street the SEC. Despite past injuries, 6/21p children under 18. Owner finance - New 3 or 4 BR home, Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 518 Islamorada Dr. Macclen- Dr. Carter, D.M.D Derrick Carter, D.M.D. Ashley Carter, Dental Assistant/Offi ce Cody Wheeler will take to the set up on your land or mine. $500 down, Treatment rooms are private and confi dential. Kinkopad, king size, 226 magnets, by This newspaper will not knowingly ac- ny. Garage Sale - Rain or shine. Furniture, camping, exercise www.bakercountypress.com field for Mississippi College. Nikken Inc.; excellent condition. Make of- cept any advertising for real estate which $289/month. Call 386-719-6578. 6/21c fer. 568-7710. 6/21tfc is in violation of the law. Our readers are No money down - use your land, 3 BR Call pat equipment, formals, misc. . Fruit trees: Florida King peach, pear, ap- hereby informed that all dwellings adver- $350/month, 4 BR $429/month, 5 BR ple and more. Blueberry plants, thornless tised in this newspaper are available on $599/month. 904-259-4663. Wayne Frier 800-414-2130 blackberries, muscadines. Lowest prices! an equal opportunity basis. To complain of Macclenny Factory Outlet. 6/21-7/12c 904-845-2686 Hilliard. Delivery available. discrimination, call HUD toll free at 1-800- Tired of all the extras, buy my new 2012, WE ARE BAKER COUNTY’S ROOFING EXPERTS 1/2-7/5p 669-9777. The toll free telephone number 4 BR, 2 BA. Delivery and set-up with well, for the impaired is 1-800-927-9275. We install 6” seamless gutters. Pres- septic, electric and permits Inc. Only LAKE BUTLER COMBS BUILDERS, INC. sure washing. 259-7335. 8/11tfc 2 BR, 1 BA mobile home on ½ acre, Deer- $59,995. Call Bruce 386-418-0435. wood Circle, $42,500. Owner financing. 6/7-7/5c Camille Beckman hand cream, Root HOSPITAL Re-Roofs • New Roofs • Leak Repairs Call 904-813-1580. 4/12tfc candles, unique gift items. Southern Handy man special: 14x60, 2 BR, 1.5 BA, Torch Down Leaks • Roof Inspections Charm 110 S. 5th Street. 259-4140. 3.46 acres, north Sanderson, set up for delivered to your lot. Only $4,995. Call Kyle Full-Time 4/28tfc mobile home $42,000. Owner financing. 386-418-0438. 13th Street Homes of Ala- Call 904-813-1580. 2/10tfc chua, Florida. 6/7-7/5c Positions We specialize in problem roofs Miscellaneous 1-10 acres, high and dry, fish pond, creek Middleburg foreclosure, 3 BR, 2 BA on 5 RN Satisfaction Guaranteed or river front, homes/mobile homes, set- acres! Turn-key package! Low down - low Pharmacy Tech, Office Supplies, printer and fax cartridg- up. Owner financing. 912-843-8118 payment, I finance! Call 386-719-5641. Licensed & Insured es, rubber stamps and much more. We or 904-699-8637. www.landyes.net. 6/21c Government Financing: Certified Biller- Hosp/ specialize in hard to find items. The Office 6/30tfc Need 16 customers with land, zero down Physician Exp. required Mart, 110 S. 5th Street. 259-3737. 4/28tfc payment, 3.75% interest gets you a new 259-2563 home, several models to choose from. Call Thomas Family Daycare, my home, days Collector-Med Ins. Commercial & Residential for rent 386-418-0424. 6/7-7/5c or nights, all ages, 25 years experience, Collection/Posting Exp. FREE Owner: Tim Combs EQUIPMENT RENTALS RONNIE SAPP Well drilling Complete Computer FULL LINE OF WEDDING CYPRESS LAWN SERVICE Foreclosure - Land and home. Like new, licensed, hot meals and snacks. Cathy Required Estimates Florida State Certifi ed Roofi ng Front End Loaders Water treatment Hardware/Software Repair INVITATIONS & ACCESSORIES Licensed • Insured Thomas 259-3678. 6/21p 4 BR, 2 BA riverfront mobile home, $850/ 3 BR, 2 BA on 2 acres, $69,900 or $3500 Contractor Lic# CCC1325730 Mini-excavators • Bobcat month, $850 deposit. 904-813-3091. down, $590/month. 904-259-4663. Septic tanks • Drain fields Contact Shane at Shower and anniversary invitations Specializing in commercial Share 4 BR, 3 BA, 2 story established Ditch Witch •Generators 5/10tfc 6/21-7/12c 904-259-6934 904-894-6842 The Office Mart and residential home in downtown Macclenny for low PRN Positions Pressure washers • Trailers 2 or 3 BR mobile home $385-$550; Used doublewides: Several to choose Licensed Florida and Georgia Mon. – Fri., 8:00 am – 5:30 pm 110 South 5th Street 476-0402 cost. Responsible adults are requested to Commercial Mowers Rich lauramore call 904-536-9594. 6/21c half acre, garbage, water, sewer, from, starting at $6,995. Delivery to your RN- Days, Nights and 11/19tfc 6/21-28p 259-3737 9/9tfc lawn provided, family neighborhood. lot. Call Freeman 386-418-0438. 6/7-7/5c construction, inc. Mr. Ed Sitter Service: Reasonable rates, Weekends 4/28tfc BAker Pump Service 912-843-8118 or 904-699-8637. Macclenny Cycle ROGER RAULERSON Fill Dirt Custom homes reliable, responsive. Call 259-6518 and “Fav Five” - 5 lot models, $10K off all, 2” & 4” Pump Repairs www.rentyes.net. 6/30tfc includes furniture and decor, won’t last; ARNP/PA-ER or Clinic and Marine WELL DRILLING Culverts installed simply alex photography Additions • Remodels leave message. 6/21c Iron Filters 2 BR, 2 BA on 1 acre, CH/A, $550/month, first come, first serve. 904-259-4663 Exp. Preferred 259-5494 Tim Johnson www.simplyalexphotography.com Children’s Elite has available spot for in- 2” and 4” wells 259-4893 or first, last and $300 deposit. 259-7335. Wayne Frier Macclenny Factory Outlet. Your local photographer Water Softeners fant. Call 259-1373. 6/21c Scrub Tech- Exp. required 3/29-9/20p Call Roger or Roger Dale 259-2536 403-4781 cell 3/22tfc 6/21-7/12c 5/11tfc Studio style and on location 2” & 4” Wells Drilled Wanted - junk cars, trucks, camping / 259-7531 RR License No. 282811470 11/19tfc 4 BR, 2 BA home in Macclenny, privacy Model Sale: All models must go. Save ER Clerk- Days, Nights C.F. WHITE Pool & Irrigation Pumps travel trailers with or without titles. Call Licensed & Insured sessions! fence, service animals only. $1100/month up to $10,000. We do wells, septics, and and Weekends Exp. SEPTIC TANK SERVICES Land clearing 24 Hour Service 307-2460. 5/31-6/21p Family owned & operated We also do events as well. DEPENDABLE HEATING, AC and $500 deposit. Partially furnished. 612- power poles. 13th Street Homes of Ala- required New systems & repairs Fill dirt • Slag On Site Repairs Alcoholics anonymous meetings Mon- 0196 or 653-1061. 6/21-28p chua, Fl. Call 386-418-0435. 6/7-7/5c 12/31tfc Cypress mulch • Red mulch 904-410-8158 AND day and Friday at 8 pm. Call Wanda 904- Field dirt * Top soil 6/14-21p 30 Years Experience 2 BR, 1 BA mobile home for rent. Garbage, Clearance Sale, lowest prices on Live Dietitian- Registered Konnie’s Klear Pools A little or a lot ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR 994-7750. 209 Macclenny Ave. Bulldozer & backhoe work 904-338-4738 or water, sewer, lawn care included $400/ Oak Homes in state of Florida, Call 386- For further information, In-ground and above ground pools PRINTING & Faxing Residential • Commercial 3/1-12/27p Culverts installed 259-2900 904-334-6300 month, $400 deposit. First month prorat- 418-0424. 13th Street Homes Alachua, Installation available 2/10tfc Black & White and Color Copies, New Construction • Remodel ed. 912-843-8165 or 904-219-2690. Florida. 6/7-7/5c please visit our website: 275-2474 Chemicals • Parts Custom Business Forms, 6/14-28p 259-6546 animals 6/14tfc www.lakebutlerhospital.com GATEWAY PEST CONTROL, 4 BR, Used double wide $32,995. Deliv- 509-0930 cell Service • Cleaning Business Cards, Wade’s Tractor Works Elec. license # EC-0001471 4 BR, 2 BA 32x80 double wide on 5 acres; ery and set-up. Call 386-418-0424. 13th Dogs: all types from puppies to adults. 12/7tfc 698-E West Macclenny Ave. INC. Driveways • Slag-milling AC license # CA-C057649 2/10tfc off Mud Lake Rd., lawn maintenance in- Street Homes Alachua, Florida. 6/7-7/5c Signs, Stickers, Animal Control, $65 adoption fees will ap- (386) 496-2323 cluded; $950/month, $1250 deposit; 259- Martin Well Drilling (Aardvark Shopping Center) 259-3808 Invitations for any occasion, Crushcrete • Regrade driveways PERRY ROOFING AND ply. 259-6786. 11/20tfc Used singlewides, great shape! Includes ext. 9258 All types of pest control 9066. 5/31tfc set up and delivery $15,900. 904-259- & Pump service Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Rubber Stamps Level dirt • Bushog SHEET METAL INC. Wolf/shepherd hybrid puppies, born Feb- 4 BR, 2 BA brick house with all new paint, 4663. Wayne Frier Macclenny Factory Fax (386) 496-9399 2” wells Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Call Eston, Shannon or Bill and so much more!!! Grade land for drainage ruary, shots, wormed, H/C blacks, greys, Residential & Commercial flooring, light fixtures and ceiling fans. Sits Outlet. 6/21-7/12c Ask about our fire ant control $300 each. 266-3452 or jgradythomas@ Equal Employment Opportunity / Macclenny 259-9014 Saturday 10:00 am-2:00 pm The Office Mart 904-838-6500 Contractor on a large fenced lot in quiet neighbor- 6/26tfc att.net. 6/14-21ps Owner finance! New 4 BR, doublewide. Drug & Tobacco Free Workplace cell 838-3517 Closed Wednesday and Sunday 110 South Fifth Street 5/31-10/4/12 Emergency Repairs hood located just outside of Glen St. Mary; Set up on your land. $0 down, $329/ $900/month, first, last, and $900 deposit Bryceville 266-4956 259-5222 JOHN WILLIAMS PLUMBING 259-3737 Honey-Do maintenance, Metal Roofs & Shingle Roofs month. Call Kevin 386-719-6578. 6/21c (CPC 053903) 4/21tfc help wanted to move in. Call Doug at 904-591-0881. [email protected] Repairs • Re-pipes • Remodels 5/19tfc Remodeling, painting, Flat Roofs 6/14tfc License No. FL 2795, GA 566 5/24-5/16/13p PEACOCK PAINTING, INC. Drain Cleaning Sump pumps ERIC RAULERSON pressure washing Gutters, Vinyl Siding 3 BR, 2 BA C/HA, W/D hookup, garbage, $ $ WE BUY TIMBER $ $ Water heaters New construction Roof Maintenance & Inspections Notice to readers: Professional painting CONSTRUCTION 234-3294 water, sewage and lawn care included. LOGS AND PULPWOOD • 1 ACRE OR LARGER Angel Aqua, Inc. The newspaper often publishes classified Interior - Exterior 904-259-4580 Design/build • Engineering 6/21-28p Free Estimates $625/month, $625 deposit, first month Water conditioning treatment CFC056961 5/3-7/26p advertising on subjects like work-at-home, rent, first month prorated; 904-219-2690 Water softeners - Iron filters - Sulfur Pressure washing Drafting and permitting New! Left-right Cell 904-662-5473 weight loss products, health products. or 912-843-8165. 6/14tfc Residential - Commercial Cypress home builders, Inc. services available. publishing house CCC#1326882 5/3-6/27p While the newspaper uses reasonable Removal - Sales - Rental - Service 2 BR, 1 BA apartment in Macclenny, quiet Parking lot line striping Custom new home construction of Book publishing consultation, discretion in deciding on publication of Repairs - Salt delivery New brick home with lifetime established neighborhood $550/month, Fully insured & Locally owned such ads, it takes no responsibility as to Complete water softeners supplies Log home and conventional homes roofing starting at $55/SF editing, typesetting and other $500 deposit, service pets only. Call 904- the truthfulness of claims. Respondents 25 years experience Jody Paul Thrift services available 259-8444 for more information. 6/21tfc DIAMOND TIMBER, INC. 797 S. 6th Street, Macclenny 904-483-8742 should use caution and common sense 259-6672 259-5877 904-591-2640 904-259-3299 [email protected] before sending any money or making other 3 BR, 1 BA house on 2 acres, $550/month, 2/10tfc “FOR A QUALITY CUT” 7/15tfc 2/10tfc CRC1327878 1/14tfc 6/21-28p commitments based on statements and/or off 125 before Altman’s Store. 904-838- promises; demand specifics in writing. You 8934. 6/21p CALL 282-5552 • KENT WILLIAMS Thursday, June 21, 2012 The Baker County Press Page 14

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The recruiter then pointed Marines huh?’” he said. “I just US Marine Public Affairs him in the direction of the Navy. told him that that’s the whole Special to The Press According to Green, he re- reason I wanted to be in the Navy, ceived his current military occu- to deploy with Marines and help Afghanistan – Critical to the pational specialty because a sailor Marines.” success of the Afghan Green says the hard- Bring your invitation kit mission, the Brigade est part of his deploy- Mentor Team trains ment is being away and advises the sol- from his daughter. and let us do the work diers of the 2nd Bri- “I have a 4-year- gade, 215th Corps, Af- old daughter, Teagan ghan National Army. Kathryn in Florida. It’s The Office Mart | 110 S. 5th Street | 259 – 3737 One sailor takes probably the hardest great pride in the role part. It’s definitely the he plays in that mis- hardest part. I miss her sion. more than anyone or Navy Petty Officer anything,” he said. 3rd Class Matthew He enlisted in the Green of Macclenny, Navy to better provide a corpsman with the for her. BMT, Regimental “It’s pretty much Combat Team 6, trains been the reason I’ve ANA medics how to done everything,” he take care of their pa- continued. “I mean I tients. miss her, but at least “When we have pa- I can support her and tients come in, we re- give her health care, ally try to have (the benefits and take care ANA) do the work, and of her.” then if it’s necessary, Green is still unsure we step in,” said Green. on whether or not he “If it’s life threatening will reenlist. Howev- injuries, we take over. er he does have short We mostly let them do term goals in mind what they can, and they such as earning the actually got real good Fleet Marine Force at (treating patients).” badge, a badge Navy As with most Amer- personnel attached to Photo courtesy of US Marine Public Affairs a Marine unit can earn icans serving in a men- Matthew Green of Macclenny in Afghanistan. torship and training if they successfully pass role in Afghanistan, a series of tests on how Green says one of the hardest overheard his enthusiasm to de- Marines operate. He also wants things about working with the ploy with a Marine unit to Iraq. to get promoted to the rank of ANA is the language barrier. “He just came up to me and petty officer 2nd class. “We have translators, but it’s asked ‘so you want to deploy with still kind of hard,” said Green, 25. “Especially with medical stuff when things need to be done real Prices good June 13 - June 19, 2012 fast, the language barrier can be a problem sometimes. Their lack of medical knowledge at first was a pretty huge barrier too.” Open 7 Days week | 8 am - 8 pm With the challenges also comes pride when progress is made. Green says he enjoys watching the ANA learn and progress. CROSSROADS SHOPPING CENTER “When we first got here, they weren’t very knowledgeable and wanted to send everything to the shock trauma platoon,” Green 816 S. 6th St. | Macclenny said with a smile. “Now we’ve got them where they actually treat the patients themselves. 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