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THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2013 WWW.CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM VOLUME 44, NO. 2 75¢ Digital billboards a go, electronic gaming a no By Debra W. Buehn “Please do not let Correspondent GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Months of this scourge continue controversy came to grow and blight our to an end at the Jan. 8 Clay Coun- beautiful county.” ty Commission –Sara Spurrier, Green Cove Springs meeting as revi- resident and member of the city’s sions to two coun- planning and zoning board ty regulations – one involving private non-pro t groups to have up to electronic game Doug Conkey ve machines in their clubhouses. Com- machines and the missioners Doug Conkey and Wendell other digital bill- Davis voted in favor of the revisions, boards – came while Commission Chairman Chereese up for votes, with Stewart and commissioners Diane only the digital Hutchings and Ronnie Robinson voted billboard measure against them. passing. Both items have stirred a great deal Proposed re- of discussion and controversy in recent visions to Clay’s weeks as those for and against have Wendell Davis sign code that appeared repeatedly before the BCC would allow for digital billboards in cer- and the county Planning Commission STAFF PHOTO BY ERIC CRAVEY tain areas of the county passed unani- to state their cases. Tuesday night was Making History! mously. But commissioners voted 3-2 no exception as both items came up for against allowing for exceptions to an their nal public hearings and the BCC GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Tara Green, right, takes the oath of of ce as Clay County Clerk of existing electronic game ordinance that Court as her daughter Savannah, left, holds the Bible. Green is the rst woman ever to serve would have allowed veterans and other SEE BILLBOARDS, 3 as Clerk in Clay County. She succeeds James Jett who served as Clerk for 14 years. Battle continues over toxic waste site in Middleburg By Sarah Wakefi eld due to toxic contaminated coal ash. as a proper cover for the dirt roads on his partment of Environmental Protection for Staff Writer This fall will mark four years since property uphill from Black Creek. When he not having a permit, potentially damaging MIDDLEBURG – Signs hanging on Steven Johnson accepted 16,000 tons of toxic placed the donated material on his land in nearby well water supplies and dumping a Johnson’s 30-acre property tell it all. The coal ash from Jacksonville Electric Au- September 2009, he never imagined fall- Class 1 solid waste into wetlands. bold red letters warn against trespassing thority in hopes the substance would serve ing into a legal tangle with the Florida De- SEE TOXIC, 12
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[email protected] Memories [email protected] Even monkey jockeys couldn’t save the second incarnation of the Orange Park dog track The little village of Orange Park was all By law the track only operated for 90 gaily colored miniature regulation silk abuzz one Saturday in March of 1946. Af- days a year. But in those three months, jockey out ts. ter a hiatus of over a decade, the dog track race goers from North Florida and South Throughout that season the monkey was celebrating its third grand opening. Georgia came to bet the dogs and trade jockeys appeared as an added event at the Folks were taking and making bets as to with Orange Park businesses. The power- end of the regular ten races. No one left whether this time it would last. ful political machine based in Green Cove early and some came late just to witness The rst inaugural race was back in Springs saw the privilege of doling out the their shenanigans. 1926. But that year it was “one and done.” precious seasonal jobs as their due. Or- Monkey jockeys were known to pitch a Known as the Seminole Kennel Club, orga- ange Park residents felt the jobs should go t at their dog if he didn’t win or ride the nizers ran afoul of state anti-gaming laws to folks in town. whole race locked in squealing sticuffs and Clay County Sheriff Elam Weeks and There was a foiled attempt to move with an adjacent competitor. Win or lose, his crew of deputies arrested the employ- the town limits south of the dog track so the crowds went home laughing. ees on site, herded all the high rollers into the county could gain control. Deals were Rumblings of WWII continued economic the parking lot and padlocked the doors. struck and the town maintained jurisdic- downturns and stiff competition from the Five years later in December of 1931, tion. new Jacksonville Kennel Club forced an- after Florida legislators legalized gam- The monkey jockeys with their fancy racing In the 1932-33 season, the introduc- other closure. This second dog track era bling, the Clay County Kennel Club opened silks and unpredictable antics were a major tion of monkey jockeys was a real crowd- was brief but full of excitement. for business with a grand gala but things crowd-pleaser in the ‘32-’33 racing season. pleaser and drew wide audiences strictly The third opening was the charm and were dicey on that rst day when the dogs smack dab in Orange Park brought out the for the entertainment value. With sporting the Orange Park Kennel Club, after nu- actually caught the rabbit and tore it to little green monsters of envy. Folks in the names like Casey Jones, Ready To Go and merous renovations, is still going strong furry mechanical shreds. county seat were accustomed to being in No Foolin,’ the tiny primates paraded on today. So it is time for all those who, back Having such a juicy plum plunked down charge. the track wearing oilskin capes over their in 1946, bet against its survival to pay up. Springing ahead with tomatoes It may still be cool outside, but plant form. Stake-type tomatoes with large fruit include it’s not too early to think about Big Boy, Better Boy, Bonnie Best, Bragger, Manapal and starting the spring garden. Oxheart. For small fruit on a staking tomato, look for Red In the next two weeks, unless Cherry, Sweet Chelsea, Sweet 100, and Sweet Million. you’re lucky enough to have a If you’d rather grow bushes, give Celebrity, Duke, greenhouse, nd a sunny corner Suncoast, Solar Set, or Walter a try for large fruit, or for inside and get a head start on all smaller-fruiting, try Florida Lanai, Florida Petite, Patio, those mouth-watering tomato va- Cherry Grande, Roma, and Micro-Tom among others. rieties by planting seeds indoors With any variety, look for the letters V (verticillium now. When March rolls around, wilt), F (fusarium wilt), and N (nematodes) that indicate Seasonal concerns you’ll be ahead of the game for from gardeners resistance. fresh salads, salsas, spaghetti AMY E. MORIE You can start your seedlings four to ve weeks ahead sauce and more. Environmental Horticulture Agent ll of setting outside in March. Use old cell packs and small Tomatoes are perhaps the most Clay County Extension Office pots, metal or wooden trays you have handy if you can add popular of all garden vegetables – drainage holes to them. and with so many uses and variet- Sterilize any reused containers rst - remove all old more soil on top, then lightly water. Or you can create ies it’s no wonder. There are two basic forms for the plant, soil before using one part chlorine bleach to nine parts grooves in the soil a quarter-inch deep and two-to-three both with fruits of all sizes. Indeterminate tomatoes tend water and soak containers for one hour. If you don’t have inches apart to place seeds in, then cover and moisten. to sprawl and must be caged or staked and pruned to keep containers to reuse, hardware stores and nurseries often Keep soil moist – not damp – while seedlings develop. fruit off the ground. Depending on the variety, they may carry seed starting trays. Try to get one that’s completely If you notice seedlings looking pinched at the base grow up to six feet high. Determinate types are smaller open rather than the 72-or-more cell inserts (your toma- where they meet the soil, you’ve got a fungal condition plants that tend to be bushy or semi-vining in form. These toes may outgrow these before you can get them in the known as damping off. Wet the base of the seedlings with are great for gardeners with less time for staking and ground. Fill with a commercial potting soil mix, rm – but an approved fungicide to treat. pruning plants. don’t pack – the soil, and plant your seeds. Thin your seedlings when they grow to one-inch high, When picking a variety, look at the fruit, as well as the You can scatter them on moistened soil and sprinkle SEE TOMATOES, 10
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on the issue, all in opposing it. “We are here to support you guys,” but added she Billboards didn’t believe the machines or the Internet Orange Park Police begin from page1 cafes in which they are found “serve a good community or good county purpose.” votes that would determine the outcome The digital billboards also created a journey back to accreditation for each, with scores of people for and lively debate as commissioners took up the against appearing to plead their cases one question of whether to revise the county’s By Sarah Wakefield comfort of public safety,” Meeks said. “The more time. sign code to allow for them. Staff Writer town expects the highest level of care. It The electronic game machines, which Extensive work was done on the sign is inexcusable to let us go down two posi- many consider a form of gambling, actually code in 1998 and 2004, with the result ORANGE PARK – After months of dis- tions.” drew the biggest crowd. Both veterans – being that new billboards were effectively cussions to re-start the accreditation pro- The town needs $120,000 to fund the displaying the caps and insignias of their banned in Clay County and existing bill- cess for the Orange Park Police Depart- first step toward reaccreditation to hire various posts and groups – and those op- boards, if severely damaged or destroyed, ment, Town Council has taken action. two new officers and shift current em- posed to the machines – who wore stickers could not be replaced. The idea was that With anestimated $70,000 pricetag, ployees into the positions of narcotics that endorsed “family values” – lined up to billboards would eventually age out of ex- Orange Park Town Council voted unani- and investigator. Vice Mayor Steve How- have their say. istence in the county. mously at its Jan. 8 meeting to draft an ard pointed out that only $70,000 will be The revisions would have exempted pri- Opponents to the digital billboards have ordinance to hire two additional police offi- needed to fund the positions for the rest of vate, non-profit groups from some of the said they are dangerous because they dis- cers and identify funding for the positions. the fiscal year that ends Sept. 30. Council requirements of the existing ordinance, tract drivers and approving the sign code Getting the department up to full staff is a members discussed drawing money from such as the distance they needed to be revisions to allow for them would have a key step in becoming re-accreditated with reserves or from expected revenue raised from such places as schools, places of domino effect that would see a new pro- the Florida Commission Accreditation. from seven red light cameras that will be worship and military installations. It would liferation of billboards in the county. But “The town is safe whether it is accred- installed in March to catch red-light run- have allowed up to five machines per post those in favor of them dispute their dan- ited or not,” said Orange Park Police Chief ners, before voting on the motion to draft or clubhouse, with only members allowed gers and say they are helpful for such is- Gary Goble, who recently graduated from an ordinance for additional funding. to play on them. sues as traffic and Amber and Silver alerts. the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va. “People Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Clay Veterans have said all along that the Proponents also argue that the “swap- want to send their kids to an accredited County Sheriff’s Office are accredited machines would do a lot to help them in down” portion of the new ordinance would college. It’s the same with agencies, while Green their charitable work, which they say, is actually result in fewer total billboards us. People that live in this Cove Springs Police De- extensive. With some 39,000 veterans liv- countywide as traditional billboards would area want an accredited partment and OPPD are ing in Clay County, the veterans groups be required to come down before a com- agency.” currently conducting ef- provide vets and their families everything pany could put up a digital billboard. To maintain or remain forts to reestablish ac- from food baskets to help with keeping Commissioners had little argument accredited, police forces creditation. their homes, post leaders have said. But about the digital billboards, but decided to must meet approximately “Our agency and our the tough economy and some of the larger add to the areas they would not be allowed 280 standards and pay a jail facility are accred- businesses that offer such things as bingo by taking out Kingsley Avenue and all of suggested annual member- ited,” said Clay County have cut into the funds available to the vet- U.S. Hwy. 17 from the mix. ship fee of $500. Sheriff Rick Beseler. “It erans groups, they said. But at one point, Robinson questioned “Each standard requires really is a worth-while, Robert Brewster, of the Orange Park whether Conkey should be voting on the documentation that is time introspective process to American Legion post, said his post han- item at all since he had just begun a new sensitive over the course go through and is a way dles more than 100 cases a year. “We job Jan. 2 as the president of the Clay of three-, six-, nine-months or two years,” of fine-tuning everything we do. We meet constantly help people. We have too many County Chamber of Commerce. That is- Goble said. the highest standards and best practices vets living in the woods,” he said. “Help us sue died quickly, and Conkey said after the The town lost its accreditation when it developed by agencies from all over the raise the money so we can support more meeting he had no question that he could was scheduled to be reassessed in June country. “ of them.” perform both of his jobs with no problems 2011. Although a two-year extension was In other Town Council news, Orange But Sara Spurrier and others like her of conflict of interest. The Clay County requested, the documentation was so far Park resident Joyce Bryan was appointed said they wanted no more of the machines. Chamber of Commerce is on record as a behind due to the lack of appropriate staff- to the Firefighters Pension Board. Bryan “Please do not let this scourge continue to huge supporter of the digital billboard or- ing levels to constantly stay on top of the retired from the position of Town Clerk in grow and blight our beautiful county,” said dinance. paperwork. Goble said if they have the Spurrier, a longtime Green Cove Springs Before taking the job, Conkey queried manpower, it will take two years to rees- SEE POLICE, 14 resident and member of the city’s planning the state Commission on Ethics and re- tablish accreditation. and zoning board. ceived a reply from them that he should Retired Police Captain and fellow FBI While all the members of the BCC be able to perform both jobs. Conkey has Academy graduate Mayor Gary Meeks praised the efforts of the veterans groups, shared the letter with his fellow commis- stressed the importance of public safety the majority said they could not support sioners. and urged the council to support the pro- the game machine revisions. 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Add Brenda Holloway, 48 in the minimal equip- Ashley Williams Green Cove Springs ment needed, and you’d wonder why everyone doesn’t run. The simple answer is most of us think Guest column we can’t. To combat that method of think- By Sarah Wakefield extraordinaire Ginny Stibolt, a Florida ing, the brilliant minds at Zen Labs created Staff Writer “Yes, we need garden full of flowers and plants is in the a smart phone and tablet application to get someone to excite Over the past ten works. I want to take long walks on Sat- even the most out of shape of us started. the team and the years, I have cel- urdays mornings and eat waffles on Sun- With more than 337,000 followers on fans.” ebrated New Year’s days. I want to take the dog to the dog park Facebook, “Couch to 5K” is a program that Eve in Jacksonville, while I sip lemonade and read a book in the takes couch potatoes and turns them into Cynthia Stone, 61 Washington D.C., shade. I want to ride my old bike in every runners. Seem too good to be true? Well, Middleburg North Carolina, and Florida state park. Traveling to Tallahassee I’m living proof that it’s not. Tallahassee, always to go to church with my grandparents is An athlete all through high school run- with friends or fam- Sarah Wakefield high on my priority list. ning track and swimming, I never consid- ily. On the first of It wasn’t until this year that I let my- ered myself a couch potato. But when dou- the year I, like everyone else, have vowed self realize that these things are key to my ble digit jeans started getting tight, I knew to change my behaviors: work out more, happiness. My younger self would call my it was time for a lifestyle change. increase money in my savings account, or current self an old lady, but in 2013, I do My sister, the skeleton skinny, could- “ es, he can bring Y kick old habits. Reflecting on the turn of what I want. eat-anything-she-wants-and-never-gain-a- more fans to the stadium.” the New Year, I realized my values have I encourage you to do what really makes pound one of the family, started running. undergone a natural shift. you happy. Stop letting family pressure or I was shocked; I used to beg her to run Jackob Mauldin, 19 The shift happened after the stroke of people at church guide your actions with with me when we were kids, and now she Middleburg midnight. It was the first year that I have respect for boundaries and feelings. When was the one trying to get me to tag along. ever thought, “I made it. I stayed awake I moved here from a small progressive I agreed and started training for the 2010 until midnight.” You know what? I’m not town in North Carolina, I immediately felt River Run. It wasn’t pretty. I walked nearly even going to apologize for it. the sense that people rely on what others the whole thing. And that’s when it hit me – This year, I am officially claiming my tell them what to believe. I lived among it was time to get serious about my fitness. maturation. I own the fact that PBS is my people who made their own rules and lived A year ago, some friends and I decided favorite station. I could watch “Downton happily because they did what made them to tackle our out of shape bodies. Deciding Abbey” all day. In 2013, I won’t apologize happy. I urge you to do the same. against jumping on the Zumba bandwagon, for loving my 9:30 bedtime. This year, I’ll Take a sewing class or a hula hoop we found the C25K app and got started. “Yes, it would get excuse myself from a rowdy party to go class, no matter what your sister says. Three times a week, the program gets everybody in the home and read a book about the history of Get a dog despite your parent’s hesitation. you moving. I thought it’d be no sweat. I game.” Melvin Carter, 54 London. I may have done that already this Visit a different church to reinforce your was wrong. The beginning of the program Fleming Island year. Everything that I love, but pushed values. Read a scandalous book. Let your- has you alternate running and walking for away because I thought of it as nerdy, I’m self experience new and exciting things. about a minute at a time, filling a time span embracing in 2013. To borrow a phrase from television icon of 30 minutes. It seemed too easy, but I had I want to expand my backyard garden. Oprah Winfrey, I had an “a-ha moment” on read the warnings – everyone said don’t After a recent interview with gardener SEE GUEST, 14 skip ahead. So, my rule abiding self dili- gently trotted on through the eight-week This Week in History program. SEE RUNNER, 14 Week of Jan. 10: prior. ing high scholastic achievements for the 2000: 1987: county. • Discussion brought to the forefront • A 15-year-old boy was wounded after 1974: Clarification concerning the overloading of student’s a gun he and his 16-year-old friend were • Two suspects were arrested on break- In last week’s cover story titled backpacks. Studies showed this extra looking at fired unexpectedly. ing and entering charges at William’s Shell “Murder conviction thrown out,” the weight caused neck, shoulder and back • A prayer on the Clay County School Service. article stated that Jonathan David pain. Bus form will remain for the time being • A toll free number was established for Williams is awaiting a hearing under • The Y2K scare was still being dis- after 75 drivers signed a petition to have Jacksonville area residents to be able to the state’s Stand Your Ground law. cussed. Was the Y2K bug vanquished? it stay. reach the Social Security Office. However, Williams’ hearing is merely • The Reinhold Community Service • Clay County 3rd, 5th and 8th grade stu- • The YMCA offered a new eight-week an update on his pending appeal with Awards increased to $50,000 from the dents scored in the top 10 percent in the SCUBA instructional course. the First District Court of Appeal. initial $35,000 when they began six years 1986 state wide assigned tests, maintain- CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM COMMUNITY January 10, 2013 CLAY TODAY 5 Green Cove Springs fills vacant City Council seat By Pete Geiger cal stationery supply, computer repair and dents’ monthly utility bills. Judd said storm WALK Correspondent shipping shop, and part operator with his water handling costs the city $498,000 per The Love Walk GREEN COVE SPRINGS – A retired wife of River Park Inn, a bed-and-breakfast year, or just over $9 per month for each 1 Corinthians 13 may be the greatest certified public accountant will fill a va- inn; Foster Forehand, a registered nurse land parcel. chapter in the Bible. While there could be cant seat on the Green Cove Springs City at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, and The city faces $2.7 million in storm wa- dissent on this, I believe there would be Council following the 2012 resignation of Wesley Taylor, a retired businessman and ter costs in order to comply with Florida agreement that this chapter is the greatest Debbie Ricks. a Clay County volunteer fireman. Department of Environment Protection chapter on practical Christianity. At its Jan. 8 meeting, Magnolia Point In other business, the council gave ap- standards, Judd said. If you will live resident Ray Braly was named to replace proval upon final reading of an ordinance Garlinghouse, the council candidate, the love walk as de- former councilwoman Ricks, who resigned setting up a storm water utility. The utility objected to the rates. scribed in this chap- in December will function much like the city’s water and “Why is there the need for this utility?” ter, you will have because she sewer utilities, levying charges on proper- he asked the council. “If someone is pollut- success in the rela- retired from ties in order to pay for storm water han- ing [the storm water,] go after him, not the tionships of your life. her day job as dling costs. whole community.” It starts with a deputy Clay The plan, according to city Manager Judd told him the city “is trying to move the declaration that County Clerk Danielle Judd, is to charge $3 per month away from paying for services with taxes if great spiritual gifts Dr. William P. Register of Court Office. on each property this year. they can be paid with user fees.” are worthless with- First Assembly of God State retire- The rate will grow to $6 next year, then The next council meeting will be at 7 out love. (Verses 1 & Orange Park ment system to an undetermined amount in the third p.m. Jan. 22 in city hall. 2) regulations year. The rates will appear on city resi- Then we are told great generosity prohibit retir- and sacrifice have no value without love. ees from serv- (Verse 3) ing in public of- Nationwide Love gives up the right to be right. fice for at least Ray Braly Revels RV Accessories (Verses 4-7) a year after Low Prices • Parts & Accessories Even great spiritual gifts will come to they begin to collect their pensions. Ship Any Where • All Makes & Models an end. But love will endure forever. (Vers- A swearing-in ceremony will be sched- 1-800-473-8357 206 W. Madison St., Starke, FL es 810) uled for Braly within a week, council mem- 3824256-01 Faith, hope and love endure forever. bers decided. He was named unanimously Great sermons have been preached on by the current council: Mayor Pam Lewis, each of these gifts of God. Rightfully so. Vice Mayor Mitch Timberlake and mem- They are each powerful gifts from God for bers Felecia Hampshire and Bob Page. the fulfillment of our spiritual destiny. And Last month, the Council decided it did NEW as wonderful, powerful and glorious as not want to name to the post anyone who each of them is, the greatest of all is LOVE. would run for election in May, when Ricks’ Faith even works by love. (Galatians term would have expired, lest the appoin- 5:6) Our foundation is more love than faith. tee gain an unfair advantage as an incum- If you have love, you will have faith. bent. However, city Attorney L.J. Arnold The fruit of the Holy Spirit, God’s per- III ruled that the council did not have the sonal presence, in our lives is love! (Ga- authority to impose such a stricture. Earn Ca$h Credits latians 5:22) From this precious spiritual Braly said after the Jan. 8 meeting fruit come joy, peace, patience, kindness, when he was appointed that he has no goodness and faithfulness. intention or running for office “as things for UPS drop offs I strongly recommend that you read 1 stand.” Corinthians 13. Get your Bible in an Eng- “If I decide I like being on council, I may It’s simple, bring lish Standard Version, New International ask my fellow council members if I should Version or New Living Translation and read run for the job,” he explained. “Is that your UPS package this chapter. Then read it several more enough of a qualified statement?” with a pre-printed times. If you will live by it, your life and Braly has been active in civic affairs relationships will be powerful. and took an interest in the council’s 2012- label and earn Love never fails. The greatest of all is ’13 budget deliberations last September. love. Others who had applied for the post credit towards your www.firstagop.org. Write the Pastor at were Dale Garlinghouse, proprietor of next purchase! [email protected] Welcome Center at The Crossroads, a lo-
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By Sarah Wakefield so we like our kids to be exposed to non- Staff Writer traditional sports.” About 15 homeschooled children at- ORANGE PARK – Hosanna Cruz ties her tended the January social gathering. shoelace and walks to the top of the slight Monthly meetings are designed to expose skate ramp. Pushing off with her left foot, the children to new experiences. she steadily zooms past her younger sister. “You don’t know what an interest is un- The Orange Park Skateboard Park wel- til you expose them to it,” said mother Ka- comes a diversified crowd, including Cruz trina Doud. “My daughter got some money and her family, who is part of a local home- for Christmas and she’s mentioned she school group. These days, beginners, girls, wants to use it to buy a skateboard.” dads and inline skaters are regulars at the The skate park at 1006 Fromhart St. park. has a playground in addition to beginner “I want to learn to skateboard better ramps, and larger ramps for more ad- because my dad likes to skateboard,” said vanced skaters. Cruz, 8. “My sister Seylah likes to use her Everett Myers watched an advanced skates.” skater twice his age coast over the ramps Cruz’s mom Holly chose the skate park with ease. for the group’s monthly outing. Hearts at “I can’t go that fast yet because I’m Home is a homeschool group that includes five,” Myers said. “But I like watching the families from Argyle, Orange Park, Flem- big kids. When they skate, it sounds like a ing Island, and Westside Jacksonville. car engine.” Because most of the families rely on one It’s been the goal of Orange Park Pa- income, they try to choose free or inexpen- trons, which operates the park for the sive activities. Town of Orange Park, to introduce the Big Air! STAFF PHOTO BY SARAH WAKEFIELD “My husband was part of the skating skate park to more users from new and ORANGE PARK -- At left, Hosanna Cruz chats with friends from her homeschool group movement in the 1980s and 1990s,” said different groups. Patrons’ Anji Palmer said during a recent visit to the Orange Park Skate Park. The outing, much like a traditional Holly Cruz, mother of three with a fourth she has seen a recent increase in differ- school field trip, was designed to introduce the students to alternative types of sports. on the way. “My husband and I both surf, ent users at the park as maybe a sign of Other outings have included the sea turtle rescue on Jekyll Island, Ga., an archery field, greater things to come. bowling, the Jacksonville Arboretum, and the Gainesville Hogtown Festival.
Celebrating the music CORRESPONDENT PHOTO BY PETE GEIGER GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Mayor Pam Lewis, citation in hand, reads a commendation honoring the Clay County Community Band for its 20 years of service. Band members in white shirts are past president Helen Stephens and director emeritus Jim Layton. Listening, from left, are council members Bob Page, Felecia Hampshire and Vice Mayor Mitch Timberlake.
Clay Today 264-3200 8 CLAY TODAY • January 10, 2013 COMMUNITY CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM Community Briefs Literacy Coalition needs tutors urday, Jan. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in ORANGE PARK – Literacy is the gate- Orange Park. Participants will learn how Murray honored for community service way to self-suf ciency, a new career or to provide one-to-one instruction for adults even a leg up out of poverty and the Clay from various parts of the world who want ORANGE PARK – The Sophia Fleming Chapter of County Literacy Coalition needs volunteers to improve their English language skills the Daughters of the American Revolution recently to help Clay County residents reach these and one-to-one basic reading/writing in- presented its rst-ever Community Service Award. goals. struction for adults who want to improve Clay County resident Sherry Murray was honored The Coalition is recruiting volunteers their literacy skills. Teaching experience is for her various volunteer efforts with organizations who wish to learn how to teach other adults not necessary, and all materials are fur- throughout Northeast Florida. how to read. The Clay County Literacy Co- nished. Pre-registration is required. Call Murray’s efforts include everything from teaching alition will hold a Tutor Training Class Sat- art appreciation to underserved students through the MaliVai Washington Kids Foundation, serving as the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Advocate Chair for the annual Walk to Defeat ALS to serving on the board of the Senior Life Founda- PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO tion. She is also an active volunteer with Take Stock THE GREEN COVE SPRINGS CITY CODE in Children, the Women’s Giving Alliance and Pace LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Center for Girls. (904) 272-5988 or email info@claylitera- Elections, has made the application avail- THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Council of the City of Green Cove Springs, cy.org to register or for more info. able online at www.ClayElections.com. Florida, will hold two public hearings on each of the dates listed below. These hearings are the required Local Planning Agency hearings and the first of two hearings before the FSASE will award one $1,200 scholar- City Council. Scholarship available ship this year. Applicants must be enrolled through state organization or accepted as full-time students in a se- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FLORIDA, GREEN COVE SPRINGS – A statewide nior college or university in Florida. A copy RELATING TO ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, AMENDING THE LAND organization is currently accepting appli- of the guidelines and applications can also DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY IN CITY CODE, CHAPTER cations for a $1,200 scholarship for stu- be piccked up at the Clay County Supervi- 98, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND CHAPTER 102, LAND USE dents majoring in Political Science, Public sor of Elections Of ce located at 1417-1 S. REGULATIONS; TO ALLOW THE HEIGHT OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURES or Business Administration or Journalism/ Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs. TO INCREASE OVER 12 FEET BY A SPECIAL EXCEPTION; PROVIDING Mass Communication who have nished Completed FSASE scholarship applica- FOR CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR two years of junior college or undergradu- tions and two letters of recommendation CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEALER, AND ate work. must be submitted by Mar. 18, 2013 to SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chris Chambless, Clay County Super- the Supervisor of Elections of the county visor of Elections and a member of the in which you are registered to vote. For AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FLORIDA, Florida State Association of Supervisors of further information, contact the Clay of ce RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL RIVERFRONT FUTURE LAND USE at (904) 269-6350 or outreach@clayelec- CATEGORY, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS tions.com. OF THE CITY IN CITY CODE CHAPTER 102, LAND USE REGULATIONS; TO PROVIDE PERMITTED USES, MINIMUM ACREAGE, MAXIMUM Celebrate ‘Old Florida’ DENSITY AND REQUIRING A PUD, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – A nonpro t REZONING FOR DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR CORRECTION OF group that provides support to Mike Roess SCRIVENERS ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING Gold Head Branch State Park near Key- FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEALER, AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. stone Heights wants to take you back to a the man in black plays simpler time in state history. Planning and Zoning Board Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. or shortly Gold Head Associates is holding its an- thereafter until february 3rd nual “Yesterday Festival” Jan. 26 from 9 City Council: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no admission to the (First Reading of Ordinance) festival other than the regular $5 per ve- hicle park entry fee. The public is invited to attend these public hearings to offer comments for or against ring of fire Antiques appraiser John Sikorski, host the proposed change to City Code. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is available for inspection at City Hall, 321 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, Florida, during normal the johnny cash musical show of WUFT’s radio show “Sikorski’s Attic” will working hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, (office is closed on conduct visual antique appraisals from 2 Friday). Written comments may also be submitted. p.m. to 5 p.m. on a rst-come, rst-served basis. Purchase appraisal tickets for $10 Please be advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City each. Sikorski asks that you bring only Council with respect to any matter considered at this scheduled public meeting, they will need to ensure that a verbatim transcript of the proceedings is made, which record what you can carry. Prohibited items are includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. coins, rearms, stamps and textiles. The event, destined to transport you In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, any person needing a special back to “Old Florida,” will feature tram accommodation to participate in this matter should contact the City Clerk’s Office by U.S. rides, Civil War re-enactors, live music and Mail addressed to 321 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043, or by telephone at 904-297-7500, no later than three (3) days prior to the hearing or proceeding for which antique cars, steam engines and tractors. this notice has been given. Hearing impaired persons may access through (904) 284-4849 More information, (904) 473-4701. (TDD). Clay County Cruzers to All interested individuals are invited to attend these public hearings. offer 2013 scholarship showing february 6 – march 17 By: Janis K. Fleet, AICP, Development Services Director ORANGE PARK – The Clay County Cru- Danielle J. Judd, City Manager zers group is currently accepting applica- tions for its annual scholarship. City of Green Cove Springs Available to graduating seniors of Clay 321 Walnut Street County schools who attend automotive Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 buy your tickets! technology related programs upon gradu- Legal 26378 published Jan. 10, 2013 in Clay County’s Clay Today newspaper. 904-641-1212 | alhambrajax.com SEE BRIEFS, 11 CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM CALENDAR January 10, 2013 CLAY TODAY 9 Community Calendar
• HEALTH SEMINAR: ARNP Casey Hense • CONCERT: J.B. Sessions Band, Feb. 6 band instruments are welcome without au- of the month at the Country Club of Or- discusses a “Happy & Healthy 2013” as from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., live in concert at dition. Call 269-9819 for more information, ange Park. Free Child care provided. RSVP Orange Park Medical Center’s H2U group the Main Library, Fleming Island. or check claycountyband.com. required; call (904) 705-1074; cost, $15.50 meets Jan. 10. Kicks off with a light buffet • MUSICAL: Village Improvement As- • FLEMING ISLAND GENEALOGY CLUB: per lunch. at 5 p.m., Thrasher-Horne Conference Cen- sociation, 17 Palmetto Ave., Green Cove 6:30 p.m. second Monday, Clay County • SINGLES 55+ BIBLE STUDY: 8 a.m. and 11 ter, 283 College Dr., Orange Park. Presenta- Springs, hosts its annual spring musical Headquarter Library, 1895 Towne Center a.m. at Hibernia Baptist Church, 7100 U.S tion begins at 5:30. $5 for non-members. fundraiser Feb. 15 from 6-9 p.m. Includes a Blvd. (904) 278-3722. 17, Fleming Island. Fellowship of Christians RSVP: (800) 889-3627. four-course dinner and a show performed • CLAY COUNTY COUPON CLUB: 10 a.m. Uniting Singles (FOCUS). Call the church at • OBESITY SEMINAR: Overeaters Anony- by the Clay High Show Chorus. $15, (904) Third Wednesday, at the Orange Park Li- (904) 529-8944 or Sondra at 377-8522 for mous North Florida holds a public infor- 284-9627. brary. (904) 284-2937. details. mation meeting 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Jan. 12 • MOVIE DAY: The Middleburg-Clay Hill • SOUTH EAST VOLKSWAGEN CLUB: 6 • IMPACT CLAY COMMUNITY PRAYER at the Masonic Lodge in Orange Park, 511 Library hosts free Family Movie Day Satur- p.m. first Saturday, at the Sonic Drive-In, MEETING: noon, second Thursday of ev- Kingsley Ave. Free and open to the public. day, Feb. 16 at 2:30 p.m. with free popcorn 1711 Wells Road, (904) 272-5244. ery month at Journey Church, 797 Bland- Call (904) 376-7398 for more info. and the film “Brave.” • GREEN COVE SPRINGS LIONS CLUB: ing Blvd., or online at www.impactlcay.org. • BCC COMMITTEE: The BCC’s Budget, • CONCERT: Navy Band Southeast Dixie- 5:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, at (904) 483-6881 Finance & Human Services Committee land Band, March 6 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Spring Park Coffee, 328 Ferris St., GCS. Info meets Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. in Main Library, Fleming Island. call: 904-531-8023 SEE CALENDAR, 11 the BCC Meeting Room, Fourth Floor, Ad- • GENEALOGY CONFERENCE: Orange • MIDDLEBURG RELAY FOR LIFE – AMERI- ministration Building, 477 Houston Street, Park, Mar. 8-9, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., $20, in- CAN CANCER SOCIETY COMMITTEE MEET- Green Cove Springs. cludes lunch. Register at www.nfgenealo- INGS are held the FIRST MONDAY of each Best Eyeglass • YOUTH THEATRE: Register for youth gyconference.com. month at 6:30 p.m., theatre workshop, Orange Park Commu- • MIDDLEBURG CIVIC ASSOCIATION, 2102 Prices in nity Theatre, runs Jan. 14- April 21. $200 ONGOING EVENTS: Palmetto St., Middleburg. (November 5, tuition; classes meet Monday and Thurs- and December 3rd, 2012) for more informa- Orange Park! day 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Info at www.opct. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS tion please contact [email protected] org. • Clay County Cruzers Monthly Meeting: or [email protected] • TAX SEMINAR: Fleming Island Friends First Thursday of every month from 6pm $ • MIDDLEBURG RELAY FOR LIFE – AMERI- single-vision of the Library, Jan. 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 to 8pm at the NAPA store on Wells Road 49.95 CAN CANCER SOCIETY – TEAM PARTIES – p.m., Library Meeting Room, Fleming in Orange Park. For more information con- Third Thursday of the Month at 6:30 p.m. Island Main Library. tact Norb Logsdon at 904-707-7056 or visit at the MIDDLEBURG CIVIC ASSOCIATION, • CRUISE-IN: Clay County Cruzers, Jan. www.claycountycruzers.com. 2102 Palmetto St., Middleburg, FL 32068, 19, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Tanglewood Station, • GREEN COVE SPRINGS VIA WOMANS (November 15th, December 20th) for more 1241 Blanding Blvd. DJ and a 50/50 raffle CLUB: 12 noon, second Thursday, at Club information please contact lea.rhoden@ for its scholarship fund. More info, Norb House, 17 Palmetto Ave., GCS, Info call: 284- cancer.org or [email protected] Logsdon at (904) 707-7056. 9627. • KING WEEKEND: Penney Memorial • GROVE PARK OAK HOLLOW CIVIC AS- CHURCH ACTIVITIES Church, Penney Farms, Lewis V. Baldwin SOCIATION: Monthly first Thursday, 7 p.m, • WOMEN ONLY COMMUNITY LUN- of Vanderbilt University, speaks at 10 a.m., at the Public Library Orange Park, Plainfield CHEON: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., second Thursday Jan. 19, Commons Classroom, 4390 Wil- Avenue. For any changes or other informa- banks Ave. and again at Sunday Services, tion visit on-line at www.groveparkoakhol- Jan. 20. low.org or email gpohca@groveparkoak- • CONCERT: Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at Penney hollow.org or call (904)442-8266. Farms Memorial Church in Penney Farms. • CLAY COUNTY COMMUNITY BAND Pianist Kevin Sharpe performs in memory rehearses Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. in the band of Conrad and Mardi Heins and H.C. Hob- room of Lakeside Jr. High on Moody Rd. in good. Orange Park. All adults who play traditional HUGE Selection • ROUNDTABLE: Clay BCC hosts “Gov- ernment Roundtable Luncheon” Jan. 22 at 12 noon in the Tax Collector’s Meeting Straight Shot! Bifocals Work In Jax & Live The Island Life. $ 95 Room first floor Administration Building, Banquet Enjoy The Comfort Of 3BR/2BA Open Floor Plan, Shiny Wood Floors, Kid Friendly Green Cove Springs. Fenced Yard & Covered Patio. 79 • CONFERENCE: Charismatic Renewal is Rent $1295./Month Titanium Frames hosting its annual conference, Jan. 25-27, Facilities SINGLE VISION $ 95 3 YEAR WARRANTY at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, 1649 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park. More info, Tom 89 Edwards at [email protected]. • FESTIVAL: Celebrate ‘Old Florida’ Jan. Wanted: Large Family UNITED 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mike Roess Gold 3,438 sqft Home. 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transplant. 100 square feet, then use small applica- plant question for you? Go online to http:// Finally, fertilize with a side-dressing of tions seven-to-10 days apart. clay.ifas.u .edu and under the heading Tomatoes 6-6-8 fertilizer, using ve pounds per 100 Make sure to tie vining types to the “Horticulture” (left hand side of page) left FROM PAGE 2 square feet, in bands two-to-three inches stake loosely with string as they grow. click on “Ask a Master Gardener” and a spacing them two-to-three inches apart, or from plants on either side of the row. If you For more details on growing tomatoes in reply will be sent plus a hyperlink to the plant them in larger pots if you have room used manure or compost earlier, then use Florida, check out http://edis.ifas.u .edu/ appropriate University of Florida Fact – the more space they have, the more vig- side bands of a 4-8-8 fertilizer instead. vh028. With a little care and feeding, your Sheets. Please send us a digital picture orous they will be. While they grow, pre- Irrigate to make sure fertilizer reaches tomato patch will produce bounty you can of the problem. To read past articles that pare your garden with compost or manure the roots, but don’t over water. One-to-two share throughout the spring, providing that might help you with seasonal problems and at least three weeks ahead, digging or till- inches a week will do it as moist not soggy fresh taste that only comes from growing to learn about upcoming Extension Pro- ing in up to 100 pounds per 100 square is the goal for your soil. Fertilize again in your own. gramming in our area go to our website at feet. three weeks using one-to-three pounds per Want someone to answer a speci c UF/IFAS Clay County Extension. When temperatures warm and all dan- ger of frost is past, set seedlings outside Boat Parade in a semi-shady spot for a few days to get them used to the outdoors. Transplant af- proceeds help ter rain or on a cloudy day if possible; if not charities then plant them late in the afternoon. FLEMING ISLAND – The staff at Whitey’s Fish th Moisten the plants in their pots rst, Camp raised $14,000 during its 10 Annual Holiday Boat Parade. Whitey’s co-owner Elaine then plant deeper than in the at. If they Cassala, at left, said she and her brother Luke are over eight inches tall, try removing the Lawley, second from right, chose the organiza- lowest set of leaves and planting so the tions because their “mother died from breast spot where the leaf was is underground – cancer and because everyone loves animals.” new roots will form and get the plant off to The money will help fund the American Cancer a great start. Make sure to space plants Society’s Relay for Life event in May, while it far enough apart to account for the mature will help ease high medical expenses for the size – too crowded will encourage diseases Safe Animal Shelter. Left to right: Cassala, and insect problems. Laura Petrillo and Connie Davidson of the American Cancer Society, Bobby Ham, Nancy If growing indeterminate or vining type Ryan of the Safe Animal Shelter, Lawley and plants, hammer in a six foot tall stake Vickie Daugherty. The American Cancer Society about three inches away from each seed- and the Clay County Safe Animal Shelter each ling when planting, or set cages in after received $7,000 on Jan. 3. NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CRYO EGG PROGRAM
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every Friday at Haven Hospice, 745 Bland- rush-bni/ gel Temple Southwest, 5040 County Road ing Blvd from 8:30 to 9:30 for an opportu- • WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS: 8 - 9 a.m. 218, Middleburg. (904) 291-1426 nity to meet with other business owners. third Thursday of the month, Howard John- • TEEN SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP: CalendarFROM PAGE 9 3:30-5 p.m., second and fourth Monday of • BIZLIFE BUSINESS BOOTCAMP: 9:30 a.m. son’s, Orange Park. Meeting cost is $2 per • BIBLE STUDY: 7-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday at every Tuesday, the Country Club of Orange person. (904) 557-1453 to RSVP. the month, Island View Baptist Church, 900 Park Ave., Orange Park. Quigley House at Hilton Garden Inn, Park Avenue, Orange Park Country Club. Networking, Business (904) 284-0340. Park. The Source World Wide Ministries Coaching, Call (904) 509-3388 or go online MILITARY • REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS: hosts the study. Website: www.thesource- to www.bizlifedevelopment.com * AMVETS POST 86 KEYSTONE HEIGHTS 7 p.m. every Friday, Calvary Baptist Church, wwm.com. Call: (904) 483-1710. • NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY: 4:30-7 p.m. GENERAL MEETING: 7 p.m. second Mon- second Thursday of the month, Ramirez day off the month at post, 6685 Brooklyn 1532 Long Bay Road, Middleburg. Reform- • MIDDLEBURG AREA REPUBLICAN CLUB: 7 ers Unanimous is a 10-step program with p.m., third Monday of each month, at Cedar Restaurant, 1237 Park Ave., Orange Park. Bay Road; Bingo, 2-5 p.m. Tuesday and 7-10 Associated Medical Office Experts (AMO) p.m. Thursday; Breakfast each Saturday, 90 percent success rate. Nursery provided. River Seafood, 2475 Blanding Blvd., Middle- Free counseling provided. (904) 282-0407 burg. Dinner optional. Call (904) 282-4958. members are invited to attend along with 8-11 a.m. (352) 473-7951. any future medical office experts. Call (904) • MARINE CORPS LEAGUE: 7 p.m., third or go online to www.reformu.com. • FAMILY FUN NIGHT: 4-7 p.m. first Sunday • NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 8 p.m. Thurs- of each month, at First United Methodist 268-1148 Monday, at Middleburg VFW. 272-5013. • DAV CHAPTER 38 MEETINGS: 7 p.m., sec- day, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Green Church of Green Cove Springs, 500 Walnut • LUNCH AND LEARN NETWORKING: Noon, each Saturday at Opie’s Wings and ond Tuesday of each month, 470 Madeira Cove Springs. St. Families watch a movie and enjoy snacks Oyster Bar , 2141 Loch Rane Blvd., Orange Drive, Orange Park. Service officers are • AA MEETINGS: 8 p.m. daily, Nana’s House, and drinks. Unaccompanied school-age Park. Open to all local small businesses available from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. 610 Ferris St., Green Cove Springs. children if a parent or guardian has filled owners and entrepreneurs. (904) 272-7829. Bingo on Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Breakfast • ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP: 10:30 a.m., out a registration form. Call (904) 284-9700. • AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCI- and lunch served Saturdays. (904) 269- third Wednesday of each month, Orange • CLAY COUNTY SALVATION ARMY WOM- ATION: 6 p.m., third Tuesday of the month, 2945. Park Library, 2054 Plainfield Ave. Group EN’S AUXILIARY: 10 a.m. third Friday of every Club Continental, Astor Street, Orange Park. • VFW POST 8255, LADIES AUXILIARY & sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. month (Sept.-May) at the Salvation Army ABWA of Orange Park meeting begins with MEN’S AUXILIARY: 7:30 p.m., third Wednes- (904) 282-9444 or 353-5770. facility on County Road 220 in Middleburg. networking at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m. day of every month, 2296 Aster Ave., • ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: 5:30 Call: (904) 276-6677. (904) 771-7205. Middleburg. BINGO is held at 6 p.m. every p.m., second Thursday of the month, Life • GOLD RUSH BNI: 7:30 Aa.m.-9 a.m. meets Thursday. Care Center of Orange Park, 2145 Kingsley BUSINESS every Tuesday at Eagle Harbor Golf Club in • AMERICAN LEGION POST 202 MEETINGS Ave. (904 272-2424. • CLAY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COM- Fleming Island. For more information visit AND BINGO: meetings every third Thursday • CAREGIVER AND ALZHEIMBERS SUPPORT MERCE Ambassadors invite you to join us http://bninefl.com/fl-jacksonville-gold- at the post, 7441 SR 21, Keystone Heights; 5 GROUP: 6:30 p.m., every third Tuesday of p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meet- the month, Orange Park Senior Center ing; Bingo every Wednesday (early birds at 414 Stowe Avenue. Call Susie at (904) 269- Inducted into the Martin Luther King, 6 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m.) Call (352) 4731. Jr. International Collegium of Scholars in 473-6642. • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP: Briefs Atlanta in 2004, Baldwin teaches religious • VFW BINGO: Every Thursday night at 7 – 8:30p.m. Wednesdays, Quigley House. FROM PAGE 8 studies at Vanderbilt University in Nash- VFW 8255, 2296 Astor Ave., Middleburg. (904) 284-0340. ation, the scholarship is funded by various ville. His latest book is “Thou Dear God: Early bird games start at 6:30 p.m. Regular CULTURAL SOCIETIES activities and car shows held monthly by Prayers That Open Hearts and Spirits – games start at 7 p.m. and late night games • POLISH AMERICAN CULTURE SOCI- the Cruzers. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” a collection of Dr. start around 9:30 p.m. Three jackpots, $250 ETY: 2:30-5:30 p.m., fourth Sunday of each month, 5850 Collins Road. Dance to live The scholarship committee will make King’s prayers. each. (904) 282-0475 Band “The Whole Notes.” Cost is $6; bring a recommendations to the membership in SUPPORT GROUPS dish to share. (904) 215-5668. April 2013, and the recipients will be an- Boater’s Safety Class * AA SOUL SURVIVORS GROUP MEETING: 6 • NE FLA. TURKISH AMERICAN CULTURAL nounced in May 2013. Contact Mike Day at GREEN COVE SPRINGS – U.S. Coast p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, Asbury ASSOCATION: 6 p.m. every Monday, Aron’s (904) 860-8732 or go online at www.clay- Guard boating courses provide instruction United Methodist Church,16 College Drive Pizza, 250 Park Ave., Orange Park. countycruzers.com for more information. to boaters at all levels, from the fundamen- Orange Park. Call Mark D. at (904) 699-2708 • POLISH AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY: tal to the advanced. Flotilla 14-5 in Green for details. 1 p.m., the second Sunday of the month, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. weekend Cove Springs, located in the Reynolds In- • ELDER CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP: 5850 Collins Road, Jacksonville. PENNEY FARMS – The Social Concerns dustrial Park on State Road 16, offers a 7:30 p.m., fourth Thursday of the month, Committee at Penney Memorial Church in- free one-day Boater’s Safety class on Sat- January through October, at St. Giles Pres- SENIOR ACTIVITIES vites everyone to attend its 2013 Martin urday, Feb. 9 with the opportunity to earn byterian Fellowshp Hall, 116 Foxridge Road, • ELDER CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: 7:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each Luther King Jr. Weekend celebration. the State of Florida Boater Safety ID Card. Orange Park. Meetings open to the public. month (Jan.-October) at St. Giles Presbyte- Author and professor, Lewis V. Baldwin The class is required for boaters born Call (904) 982-3030 • BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: 7 p.m., rian Church Fellowship Hall, 116 Foxridge kicks off the celebration Saturday, Jan. 19 after Jan. 1, 1988 and is helpful to all who second Monday of the month at St. Giles Road, Orange Park. Free and open to the with a 10 a.m. presentation in the Com- wish to improve their boating skills and Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 116 public. (904) 982-3030 mons Classroom, 4390 Wilbanks Ave. help ensure their family’s safety on the wa- Fox Ridge Road, Orange Park. (904) 272- • CLAY SENIOR ADVOCACY COUNCIL: 9 Baldwin will also provide the sermon at ter. Due to space limitations, reservations 1244. a.m. second Thursday of the month at The Penney Memorial Church on Sunday, Jan. are required by contacting flotilla14.5@ • OASIS 12 STEP SUPPORT GROUP: 10 a.m. Allegro, U.S. 17, Fleming Island. $25 per year 20. gmail.com or call Wayne Beard at (386) and 6:45 p.m. every other Tuesday, at Evan- to join. (904) 318-5332. 698-2353.
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Clay students earn CNA designation ST. AUGUSTINE – Two Clay County residents were among 18 students recently to earn their Certified Nursing Assistant certification at First Coast Technical College in St. Augustine. Ashley Thompson, third from right in center row, and Killee Shannon, back row fourth from left, completed 165 hours of training over the course of four months. Students now move on to take the state board exam and enter the work force. Part of the training in- volved clinical setting coursework at BayView Care Center under the supervision of Gail STAFF PHOTO BY ERIC CRAVEY Greene, FCTC Nursing Instructor. MIDDLEBURG – Steve Johnson, much like a modern-day David versus Goliath, stands over stacks of pages of documents from JEA and the Florida DEP in a case involving 16,000 tons of toxic coal ash that JEA dumped on his property in 2009. Johnson has been told to remove the ash or face fines of $10,000 per day. Clearwater Christian College Olson named to Berry College bestows President’s Recognition Dean’s List CLEARWATER – A private, Christian ROME, Ga. – A Fleming Island resident DEP Consent Order that lays out terms of college has honored two area residents has been named to Berry College’s Dean’s the cleanup. Johnson also takes issue with with a President’s Recognition. List for the fall 2012 semester. Toxic possible fines laid out by the order. from page 1 Alicyn Bradley of Middleburg, a Junior Erika Olson earned Dean’s List honors “Respondent to judicial imposition of Elementary Education major, and Katrina for having a grade The toxic coal ash currently sits within damages, civil penalties up to $10,000.00 Stevens of Fleming Island, a Sophomore point average of 3.5 yards of the treasured creek. During per day per violation, and criminal penal- Elementary Education major, earned the or higher for fall se- dry weather, the powdered dust, which ties,” stated the DEP Consent Order. honor for earning a grade point average of mester at the private contains the toxins arsenic and vanadi- According to Johnson, DEP cleaned up 3.9 on a 4.0 scale for fall semester. college located on um, blows into nearby manmade ponds one of his neighbor’s properties because Bradley is the daughter of Anthony and 26,000 acres north and around the rural neighborhood. the toxic substance was within 500 feet Sharon Bradley of Middleburg, while Ste- of Rome, Ga. Olson, What Johnson, JEA and the DEP of a potable drinking well and within 200 vens is the daughter of Paul and Irina Ste- the daughter of Les- are arguing about now is who will foot of a manmade pond or wetlands, but vens of Fleming Island. lie and Robert Olson, Erika Olson carry out the expensive cleanup that the product remains on Johnson’s prop- is also on the Vikings’ could cost more than half a million dol- erty whose value has severely declined in soccer team. lars. Johnson has declined to sign a the wake of the debacle. According to the sign hanging on Johnson’s fence, JEA is An evening of games and silent auction the owner of the coal ash. The DEP signed to benefit “The Way Free Medical Clinic” off on documents saying the property was cleaned up. On Dec. 31, Johnson, serving as his Save the date own legal counsel, asked DEP for an exten- Saturday, January 26th 2013 sion to amend a petition or submit a formal Club Continental l Orange Park request for additional time. Johnson’s re- 6:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. quest was granted and he had until Jan.5. “Mr. Johnson sent in his disputed ♦♠♦ SEE TOXIC, 15 Tickets are: $150 per person Featuring: the FAZE Band Include: Entry, Drinks, Buffet, Gaming Money, SAVE Silent Auction and more! Tickets may be purchased online: MONEY www.thewayclinic.org ♦ ♦ 1000 Park Ave, OP ♠ (Across from Moosehaven) Sponsorships available. For more information about Monte Carlo on the River and ticket sales call Jeannie at 904-531-9504 or email [email protected] 264-1223
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At the end of eight weeks, I was run- ning for 30 minutes and had lost about 20 pounds– something I didn’t think would PoliceFROM PAGE 3 RunnerFROM PAGE 2 GuestFROM PAGE 2 be possible after tussling with that pair of jeans. Almost a full year later, I’m down Jan. 1. I vowed to do more soul searching, 2009 after 30 years of service. By week five, the program has you run- 40 pounds and I run a 5K loop four or five not to care what others think, but to think Town residents will be able to pay util- ning for 20 minutes straight. It was a scary times a week. before speaking. ity bills online with an additional fee of thought after my first few weeks when I I intend to take on the 2013 River Run I have to be true to myself instead of $2.75. While the town is still working out struggled to run for three minutes. Even this March. While I have no delusions of pleasing others all the time. the last kinks in its new computer system, though it was a bit embarrassing, three grandeur or visions of placing first, I will People can be rude or cruel, bad things residents may have trouble reading recent times a week I headed outside and forced run it all and I will finish. And when I do, happen, time is short. I’m feeling good bills. The stamp covering some of the print myself to keep going. Plenty of times, I it’ll be with a huge smile on my face, tri- about my time in 2013. on the utility bill will be tweaked so as not wanted to quit but refused. My friends also umphant, knowing I completely changed interfere. Town Manager Cindy Hall said held me accountable. I owe much of my my body and my outlook on fitness in just two other changes will take place in the success to them. a year’s time. coming month. Codes will be explained in print on the back of the bill and the loca- tion of the penalty box will be moved. “There are two boxes on the utility bill, Become Clay County’s ‘Future Star’ one for taxes and one for penalties,” said ORANGE PARK – The Rotary Club of Orange Park has ex- group categories have the potential to win $500. Prizes and tro- Town Clerk Sarah Campbell. “We don’t tended the deadline until Jan. 18 for middle and high school phies will also be awarded. Only 20 acts will be allowed to par- charge tax, so the penalty box will move up students to enter the first Rotary Future Stars of Clay County ticipate. A $20 check or money order can be made out to Rotary and take the place of the tax box.” contest. The Rotary Club is seeking the best teen singing and Club of Orange Park. An application can be downloaded from As required by the town charter, the dancing talent from Clay County. www.rotaryfuturestars.org or picked up from the front office of town manager’s performance must be Interested contestants now have until Jan. 18 to register a St. Johns Country Day. evaluated yearly. Each town council mem- vocal, dance, solo or group routine. The Rotary Future Stars Applications and You Tube demo videos must be mailed or ber rated Hall’s performance on a scale of contest will be held Saturday, Feb. 16 in the St. Johns Country dropped off at the law office of John Fagan at 1063 Park Ave. lowest to highest, 1- to 5. Hall received an Day Auditorium. in Orange Park. A five-by-seven photograph of the individual or average of 3.6, above satisfactory. Winners of the vocal solo, vocal group, dance solo or dance group is required. Under the direction of Councilman J.B. Renniger, Public Works Director Chuck Pav- los will be making a list of homes that lack CLAY COUNTYTHE LEADER IN LOCAL NEWS a mandatory backflow preventer device on CLAY homes with a pool, well or irrigation system. TODAY You’ve Got It! “A backflow is a safety device,” Renniger 3513 Hwy 17 said. “It prevents from contamination of the water supply. If residents don’t have a Fleming Island, FL 32003 (904) 264-3200 Somebody Wants It! current device, they’re in violation.”
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deflection, cracking, rut depth and ride quality created by the product. Toxic Everything seemed to be above board from page 12 and okay until DEP found out Johnson was material facts on Jan. 2 and it is currently using EZ Base. being reviewed to determine if those dis- “EZ base would only be an environmen- puted facts are material facts to the case tal concern if it wasn’t properly compacted and qualify for a formal Florida Division of under the right moisture conditions,” said Administrative Hearings case,” said Pat- Gillespie. rick Gillespie, DEP Press Secretary. “In this situation, it wasn’t properly Considering the product for his own compacted and was never approved for property, Johnson found out about the residential use because it contains arsenic product from a neighbor and saw the and vanadium.” product used on roads at Camp Blanding. Although it contains poisonous materi- JEA has marketed the coal ash under the als that can cause cancer, it is considered a brand name EZBase stating it can be used non-hazardous material by the DEP, which in commercial paving projects, but DEP contradicts the DEP’s alleged threat to fine documents show that EZBase was never Johnson $10,000 every day the property is approved for residential use. Johnson said not cleaned up. there are multiples sites in Clay County “It is a Class I solid waste because that contain applied EZBase. it doesn’t meet any of the definitions of “I went and looked at his road and he hazardous waste under state regulations, introduced me to a man named Greg Will which were adopted from federal regula- who is a representative for the by-prod- tions,” said Gillespie. uct services of JEA and he came out and On Mar. 26, 2008, Jeffrey Cown of the knocked on my door. I rode him around Georgia Department of Natural Resources and said I’d like to put this product on my wrote a letter to Scott Schultz, Director of roads. I’ve seen where you’ve used it. It’s JEA Byproducts Services demanding “no safe as sand, right? He said, yes its safe as further applications of this material shall sand,” Johnson said. be undertaken in Georgia unless and un- In 2009, JEA delivered loads of EZ til a variance from the definition of solid Base in dump trucks. Johnson spread the STAFF PHOTO BY SARAH WAKEFIELD waste or a solid waste handling permit is mixture of sludge and rock around the dirt me looked nothing like what was in the bro- According to the Florida Department of issued by the Director of EPD.” roads, hoping to improve his property. chure. When you dump out a dump-truck Transportation, EZ Base is a base material Multiple attempts to contact JEA and “It made a good road, it compacted,” load of wet cement-like material and it and a subgrade stabilizer. In 2007, part of City of Jacksonville Attorney Cindy Laqui- Johnson said. “But it deteriorated and the runs all over the place, it’s hard to con- Wonderwood Parkway was reconstructed dara regarding JEA’s next step in the John- thing about it is the stuff that they brought tain.” using either EZ Base. The FDOT monitored son case have been unsuccessful. Are you interested in a clinical research study for diabetes? We are currently seeking volunteers to participate in this clinical research study who:
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For additional information about the benefi ts and risks of the study, please contact us. Fleming Island Center For Clinical Research (904) 621-0390 www.fl emingislandresearch.com | [email protected] 16 CLAY TODAY • January 10, 2013 OBITUARIES CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM Obituaries JACK LOONEY WILLIAM D. SMITH STEPHANIE CALLAHAN ROBERT EUGENE SENG Jack Looney, 88, of LaVergne, Tenn., William D. Smith, Sr., 66, 7380 CR 16A, Stephanie Callahan, 46, passed away Robert Eugene Seng, 92, of Moosehav- formerly of Green Cove Springs, Fla., Elwood, Fl,. died quietly at home Dec 28, December 29, 2012 Please sign the family’s en passed away on January 1, 2013. Broa- passed away Sept. 7, 2012 and this poem 2012. Funeral Service will be held at Con- online guestbook at www.broadusraines. dus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St, was written in loving memory by his grand- gregational Holiness Church, Green Cove com Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 904-284- daughter, Jennifer Ivey Weller. Springs at 11 AM., Rev John Reese officiat- Spring St, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, 4000 Papaw Aug. 30, 1924 – Sept. 7, 2012 ing. Burial at Mt Olive Cemetery. Visitation 904-284-4000 We will dwell on the times we sat upon Friday from 5-7 PM at St. Joseph Baptist your knee, on the old porch, under the syc- Church, Elwood. He was a retired profes- amore tree. I suddenly realized, I’d grown sional Tractor-Tailer Driver. Survivors in- up after all, I’m still your granddaughter, cluding his wife, Carolyn Smith, Elwood, but no longer small. I’m delighted that Rose Son, William, Jr. and Daughter, Carla D had a chance to see, How loving and won- Harris (Russell), Elwood. Brothers, Robert JOANN SKINNER HARPER derful that you could be. Smith (Belinda), Penney Farms, Lawrence MARIAN AUSTIN CONN JoAnn Skinner Harper, 82, of Middle- I’m sad that you won’t have a chance Cunningham (Sandy), Durham, NC, Vincent burg, FL, passed away Jan. 5, 2013 Please to meet Troy, you would have loved our Cunningham, (Alveta), Orange Park, /bruce Marian Austin Conn, 75, of Moose- sign the family’s online guestbook at www. beautiful baby boy. We all will miss playing /cunningham, Green Cove springs, Troy haven passed away on December 31, 2012 broadusraines.com. Broadus-Raines Fu- rummy and fearing that moment of dread, Cunningham, Pier Station, Sister, Gwendo- Broadus-Raines Funeral Home,501 Spring neral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove when the fun night was over and it was lyn Davis, St. Augustine, Fl.,, 8 Grands, 3 St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) Springs, FL (904) 284-4000 time for bed. Great Grands, 2 Goddaughters, Sisters-in- 284-4000 And who could forget your garden, law, Brothers-in-law, and other relatives. where you could always be found, you were Leo C Chase & Son funeral Home, St. Au- either sitting in your chair, or tilling up the gustine, Fl in charge. ground. Or the day you plowed the field, while mom worked the hoe, And when you both were finished, you laughed and said MARY N. MARTIN “corn cannot grow in a crooked row.” Mary N. Martin, 86, of Orange Park, FL LUCILE LINDER SHAW LESTER EUGENE BROOKS, JR. On weekdays you loved to be outside passed away December 30, 2012. Broad- Lucile Linder Shaw, 90, of Moosehaven Lester Eugene Brooks, Jr. age 54, cutting grass or trimming up your trees, us-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St, passed away on January 3, 2013. Broad- passed away, Sunday, January 6, 2013. and on weekends you loved to fish, or sit Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 904-284- us-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Lester was a native of Gainesville, FL and and watch TV, Then one day God must 4000 Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000 worked for Publication Distribution Servic- have looked around his garden and found es as a distribution manager and a member an empty place, he then looked down upon of American Bowling Congress. Lester was earth and saw your tired face. an avid bowler, Gator and Dallas Cowboy God had seen the road was getting fan. He was preceded in death by his fa- rough and the hills too hard to climb. He ther. Lester Eugene Brooks, Sr. stepchil- closed your weary eyelids and whispered, dren David and Janet. He is survived by his “Peace Be Thine.” mother, Estelle Brooks, 3 daughters, Mar- He knew you were getting tired and a CHARLES “CHARLIE” ALICE MARRS ENNIS garet Brooks Custer (Mark), Leslie Guer- cure was not to be. So he put His arms HENRY KNIGHT Alice Marrs Ennis, 50, of Middleburg, ra (Duane), Beth Beckmann (Mark), two around you and whispered, “Come To Me.” Charles “Charlie” Henry Knight, 78, FL, passed away on January 5, 2013. brothers, Chester “Chett” Brooks, Michael With tearful eyes our family watched as of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, (904) 284- Brooks (Linda), Sisters; Margaret McKay, you passed away. Although we loved you Jan. 2, 2013. Please sign the family’s on- 4000 Robin Coryea (Andy), Dawn Brooks Riens dearly, we could not make you stay. line guestbook at www.broadusraines. (Chris), Michelle Brooks Serrano (Will), A golden heart stopped beating, hard com. Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 his life partner of 21 years Terri Drury, working hands at rest. God’s garden must Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) the mother of his children, Mary Brooks, be beautiful, He only takes the best. 284-4000 stepsons, Ronnie, George and Billy, step- It broke our hearts to lose you but you daughters, Michelle, Cheryl and Pam, 9 didn’t go alone. For part of us went with grandchildren and many nieces and neph- you the day God called you home. ELEANOR SHEETS MCKIM ews and other family members. Funeral — Jennifer Weller, Eleanor Sheets McKim, 95, of Orange services will be held, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 Loving Granddaughter. Park, FL passed away Jan. 5, 2013. Broa- at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Fraser Funeral dus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Home, 8168 Normandy Blvd. (781-4314) Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000 with Rev. Pop Williams officiating followed by interment in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Russell Haven of Rest at the funeral home from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Cemetery, Funeral Home Thursday. Lester was a wonderful loving father, brother, uncle and friend who will Cremation Center be missed by all. (All in one location)
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ORANGE PARK – What began as a traf- in which an Orange Park man struck and “Detectives believe the male suspect fic stop for speeding on Jan. 6 resulted in a killed a pedestrian alongside Interstate 95 worked in unison with a woman, leaving drug arrest for a Middleburg man. in Jacksonville. the area of the store in a newer model Nis- A Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputy FHP officials said Brandon Wade Young, san Maxima or [Nissan] Ultima with dark stopped Jeremy Wayne Jones, 27, for going 27, of Orange Park, was driving a 2005 tinted windows,” said Mary Justino, public 55 miles-per-hour in a 40 mile per hour Buick LeSabre sedan near I-95 and Philips affairs coordinator for the CCSO. zone shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday night. Highway on Jan. 8 shortly before 2 a.m. Anyone with information that could The officer used a when the crash occurred. lead to an arrest is asked to call the CCSO’s police dog trained in Officials said the accident caused General Investigations Unit at (904) 264- drug sniffing tech- $5,000 in damage to Young’s car and re- 6512. niques to conduct a sulted in the death of James Roy Carter, “walk around sniff 26, of Jacksonville who was pronounced Meth ring results in three arrests for illegal narcotics,” dead at the scene. Walmart Suspect ORANGE PARK – A three-month inves- stated the police re- According to the police report, Carter tigation has resulted in three arrests for port. was standing in the outside travel lane stolen at least three tablet computers from methamphetamine A white substance Jeremy Jones when Young’s car swerved and struck the an area Walmart store. and child neglect. found in a plastic man. Police are investigating to try and The Walmart store manager at 899 In early Octo- baggie proved, after field testing, to be find out why Carter was walking along Blanding Blvd. told police that a man came ber, the Clay County methamphetamine. the interstate. They could not determine into the store with a woman and stole three Sheriff’s Office’s Or- Jones was taken to the Clay County Jail whether alcohol was involved in the crash. Samsung brand Galaxy tablets on Dec. 1. ganized Crime Sec- where he was charged with possession In total, the computers are valued at tion began conduct- of meth, a second degree felony. At press Tablet thief sought $1,228. According to police, the suspect, ing surveillance on time, he remains in jail on $10,003 bond. ORANGE PARK – Clay County Sheriff’s a black male, left the store and walked a residence at 1691 Adam Bachand Office investigators are making a public around parking aisles six and seven and Village Way in Orange Man shot by officer faces appeal to identify a man believed to have approached another person who may or Park after receiving a tip that meth was attempted murder charge may not have been involved in the theft. being made at the home. ORANGE PARK – An Orange Park man A Jan. 3 traffic stop for an inoperable who was shot by a Clay County Sheriff’s tail light a block from the house led to Office deputy in December faces charges the arrests of Adam of attempted murder and assault on a law Michael Bachand, enforcement officer. 31, and Anne Marie Nicholas Ryan Cannady, 26, was ar- Bezore, 31, who lived rested Jan. 4 after doctors at Orange Park at the home with two Medical Center de- small children. Both termined that he was are charged with healthy enough to be possession of meth- released into police amphetamine, pos- Anne Bezore custody. session and use of “Over the week- drug paraphernalia and child neglect with- end, OPMC doctors out great harm. Bezore faces an additional determined that he charge of selling, manufacturing or deliv- was well enough to Nicholas Cannady ering schedule I or II drugs. be discharged from Police said the children, whose ages the hospital…,” said Mary Justino, public were not disclosed, who were removed affairs coordinator for the CCSO. from the home by the Deputy Reginald Hyatt, 26, fired his Department of Chil- weapon three times at Cannady while an- dren and Families swering a call for a man “acting suicidal” are now in the cus- on Dec. 13 at 351 Crossing Blvd. According CLAY’S MOST WANTED tody of grandparents. to police, Cannady was wielding a handgun Police seized into when Hyatt arrived at the apartment com- evidence various plex. Carlos Donell Wilson types of chemicals Hyatt was given three days of adminis- and paraphernalia Amiel Lopez trative leave after the incident – standard BM 33 YOA, 06/06/1979, 5’09”, 207 lbs used to make meth, procedure for shootings involving an of- including pseudoephedrine, pipes, syring- ficer. The Florida Department of Law En- Last Known Address: es, scales and coffee filters. forcement investigation into the incident 5170 Collins Road, A search of a national pseudoephed- is still underway, Justino said. Hyatt has rine purchase database showed Bachand, since returned to his regular patrol duties. Jacksonville, Florida Bezore and a passenger in Bezore’s Ford Cannady is being held in the Clay Coun- Case Number: 13AF000766 pickup, Amiel Lopez, 25, of Jacksonville, ty Jail without bond. He is scheduled for a had all purchased the restricted drug in Feb. 6 court appearance. Bond: $50,003.00 recent weeks. Lopez faces one count of possession of a controlled substance and Murder-suicide in Oakleaf was taken to the Clay County Jail where he OAKLEAF – A police call to an Oakleaf CHARGES: was held on bond of $25,003. area apartment complex ended as a mur- Bond for Bachand is $150,758, while der-suicide for a young couple the night of Burglary of a Dwelling Bezore’s bond is $160,761. At press time, Jan. 3. all three remain in the Clay County Jail. SEE POLICE, 22 CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM CRIME January 10, 2013 CLAY TODAY 21 Arrests
Tuesday, Jan. 8 Contempt of Court – Trespass, Burglary to CCSO, Contempt of Court lJones, Jason, 26, Middleburg, CCSO, lAgee, Jefferson, 26, Jacksonville, a Residence lMcCloud, Steven, 38, Jacksonville, Two counts of Retail Theft CCSO, DWLSR lSimmons, Zachery, 18, Orange Park, CCSO, Two Counts of DWLSR lJones, Jeremy, 27, Middleburg, CCSO, lBaker, Marquis, 25, Jacksonville, CCSO, Burglary to Auto Armed lMingione, Voleta, 47, Orange Park, Possession of Methamphetamine CCSO, Three Counts of Dealing in Stolen lStrombeck, Natalee, 21, Keystone CCSO, Petit Theft lMcClain, Joshua, 31, Middleburg, Property, Two Counts of Giving False Info Heights, CCSO, DUI-Damage to Person or lOeschler, Jason, 41, Orange Park, CCSO, Contempt of Court (Petit Theft) to Secondhand, Giving an Altered ID Sec- Property CCSO, Burglary of Dwelling Unarmed, lMellroy, Cayla, 25, Hilliard, Fla., ondhand Dealer lSturgis, Troy, 43, Keystone Heights, Grand Theft - Value $10,000 to $19,999, CCSO, Breach of Peace - Disorderly Con- lCalabria, Daniel, 55, Orange Park, CCSO, Contempt – Possession of Drug Vandalism $1,000 or More duct CCSO, Sell or Delivery of a Controlled Sub- Paraphernalia lPeppers, Shanekia, 26, Starke, Judge, lNorris, Jeremy, 23, Lewes, Del., CCSO, stance lSvitek, Shannon, 31, Putnam Hall, Grand Theft - Value $300 to $4,999, Leav- Contempt of Court - Petit Theft lCharron, Lorraine, 57, Orange Park, Fla., CCSO, Three Counts of VOP-Forgery ing the Scene of a Crash Involving Damage lOwens, Terez, 18, Jacksonville, CCSO, CCSO, Petit Theft (Retail) lWeatherly, Deshon, 18, Orange Park, lRekos, Samantha, 21, Orange Park, Retail Theft lChilders, Christopher, 34, Orange CCSO, Simple Battery-Domestic CCSO, Contempt of Court – Possession of lPurnell, Robert, 34, Orange Park, Park, OPPD, Giving False Name or False lWhiting, Richard, 63, Green Cove Less Than 20 g. Cannabis, Possession of CCSO, Possession of less than 20 g. Can- ID, Possession of Crack Cocaine, DWLSR Springs, GCSPD, DWLSR Drug Paraphernalia nabis, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia lDavis, Deric, 23, Middleburg, CCSO, lWood, Avery, 19, Jacksonville, CCSO, lRoberts, Sinclair, 39, Middleburg, lRozecki, Steven, 28, Fleming Island, FTA - No Motor Vehicle Registration FTA- Petit Theft, FTA – Possession of Less CCSO, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly CCSO, Trespassing After Warning lDeluca, Anthony, 29, Middleburg, Than 20 g. Cannabis, FTA – Possession of Weapon, Simple Battery lSimmons, Zachary, 25, Middleburg, CCSO, Burglary of Unoccupied Dwelling, Drug Paraphernalia lRyker, Rodney, 52, Middleburg, GC- CCSO, Breach of Peace - Disorderly Con- Grand Theft - Value $300 to $4,999, Giving SPD, Inhaling or Ingesting Harmful Chemi- duct False Info to a Pawn Broker, Four Counts Monday, Jan. 7 cals, Possession and Use of Drug Para- lWisniewski, Justin, 24, Orange Park, of Dealing in Stolen Property, Two Counts lBonds, Esther, 59, Keystone Heights, phernalia CCSO, Disorderly Intoxication of False Pawn Verification, Grand Theft, CCSO, VOP-Fraud/Insufficient Funds lSmith, Dewayne, 23, Jacksonville, lWood, Avery, 19, Jacksonville, CCSO, Burglary to a Conveyance, False Owner lBunker, Ryan, 30, Middleburg, CCSO, CCSO, Contempt of Court - DWLSR DWLSR, FTA Info Pawned, False Pawn Verification Warrant-Accident Involving Damage, War- lStanley, Michael, 29, Middleburg, lWoodard, Jason, 33, Orange Park, lFleming, Chasity, 22, Orange Park, rant-DWLSR CCSO, FTA – DWLSR CCSO, Simple Battery (Domestic) CCSO, Trespassing Property after Warning lCarter, Mark, 51, Orange Park, CCSO, lStone, Dakota, 19, Orange Park, CCSO, lZeder, William, 52, Green Cove lFout, Kimberly, 40, Jacksonville, Failure to Appear Possession of less than 20 g. Cannabis Springs, CCSO, No Valid Driver’s License CCSO, Criminal Attempt to Solicit or Con- lCochran, Tina, 30, Green Cove Springs, lZeder, William, 52, Green Cove spire CCSO, Contempt of Court Disorderly Con- Springs, CCSO, Fugitive from Justice Saturday, Jan. 5 lHouck, Mathew, 24, Orange Park, duct lBivins, Clarence, 23, Keystone Heights, CCSO, Two Counts of Grand Theft - Value lCole, Jamie, 37, Middleburg, CCSO, Sunday, Jan. 6 CCSO, Contempt of Court $300 to $4,999, Burglary of Unoccupied FTA-DWLSR lAllums, Darius, 23, Orange Park, lBonds, Esther, 59, Keystone Heights, Dwelling lDeluca, Anthony, 29, Middleburg, CCSO, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia CCSO, Two Counts of Direction and Execu- lJuvenile Offender, 16, CCSO, Two CCSO, Dealing in Stolen Property, Vandal- lBardin, Michael, 41, Middleburg, tion of Warrant Counts of Sexual Battery on a Victim Un- ism $1,000 or More CCSO, DUI, DWLSR lCulliton, Kyle, 22, Middleburg, CCSO, der age 12, Showing Obscene Material to lDevries, Robert, 28, Middleburg, lCamacho, Jordan, 21, Green Cove VOP-Domestic Battery minor, Lewd Or Lascivious Molestation, CCSO, Acquire or Obtain Controlled Sub- Springs, CCSO, Criminal Mischief $200 lDemay, Cassi, 30, Orange Park, CCSO, Petit Theft Retail stance and up Domestic Battery lMcCray, Daryl, 24, Jacksonville, CCSO, lDicks, Kimberlye, 28, Middleburg, lDeluca, Anthony, 29, Middleburg, lGilbert, Ian, 27, Orange Park, CCSO, Breach of Peace - Disorderly Conduct CCSO, Contempt of Court CCSO, Grand Theft - Value $300 to $4,999 False Report Commission of Crime lMoorman, James, 27, Orange Park, lHidalgo De La Paz, Jose, 27, Jackson- lHood, Thomas, 33, Orange Park, CCSO, lGrote, Jane, 28, Green Cove Springs, CCSO, Grand Theft - Value $300 to $4,999 ville, CCSO, FTA – DWLSR VOP/Community Service CCSO, Grand Theft Auto lRoos, Jessica, 22, Jacksonville, CCSO, lJuvenile Offender, 15, CCSO, Posses- lHorn, Allison, 23, Wesley Chapel, lHarrison, Raven, 18, Jacksonville, Grand Theft - Value $300 to $4,999 sion of less than 20 g. Cannabis CCSO, Burglary Unoccupied Structure, Pe- lShuey, Eric, 23, Middleburg, CCSO, lLaconte, Christopher, 22, Middleburg, tit Theft SEE ARRESTS, 22
Crash near Camp Blanding results in two injuries CRIME KINGSLEY LAKE – An early morning the north side of the roadway. accident just west of Camp Blanding near An on-site assessment by rescue DOESN’T PAY Kinglsey Lake resulted in two Jacksonville crews led FHP to order an airlift for Jo- men being hospitalized in Gainesville. hansen to Shands Hospital, while Pries- BUT WE DO! Around 6:45 a.m. on Jan. 8, a west- ter was transported by rescue vehicle to bound 2009 Chevrolet pickup, driven by Shands as well. Kevin J. Johansen, 25, crossed over the The accident, which caused thousands centerline and entered the eastbound of dollars in damages to both vehicles, led REWARDS UP TO $1,000 travel lane on State Road 16 near County to police shut down State Road 16 in both Road 230. directions for three-and-a-half hours. REMAIN ANONYMOUS Johansen’s vehicle was met by a Johansen had been in critical condi- 1997 Mack tractor trailer truck driven by tion however, a Shands spokeswoman Charles J. Priester, 60, who was heading said Jan. 9 that she had no record of Jo- Call Toll Free: eastbound hauling a load of fill dirt. hansen being in the hospital. Police are When Priester attempted to take eva- still investigating to determine if alcohol sive action, the front of his truck struck was involved. 1-866-845-TIPS(8477) the front of the Chevrolet pickup. Upon Priester, who had been listed in seri- impact, the tractor trailer overturned in ous condition, has improved to fair condi- Submit A TIP ON-LINE at: the grass shoulder, stated a report from tion. Both men were wearing safety belts. the Florida Highway Patrol. Both vehicles Charges are pending further investiga- www.fccrimestoppers.com
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and headed north on Blanding into a subdi- throwing drugs out of his car during the Davis is accused of having stolen hundreds vision at Londonderry Drive. chase. of dollars worth of silver jewelry at each According to the police report, Devon Brown faces a charge of resisting an of- visit. PoliceFROM PAGE 20 Rashad Proctor, ficer without violence. His bond at the Clay The thefts were first reported around 20, of Green Cove County Jail was set at $2,502. Oct. 5 with the last one reported on Dec. Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputies Springs, the driver Proctor, who had outstanding war- 26 and all involved silver that was in open responded to 3750 Silver Bluff Blvd. at of the car, then at- rants on other charges, is being held on display cases, according to the police re- The Cottages of Oakleaf where they found tempted to ram the $520,015 bond. port. the bodies of Kayla Marie Beynon, 23, and officer’s patrol car at It total, Davis allegedly stole 69 pieces her estranged boyfriend, Zachary Robert least two times be- Silver thief caught of jewelry valued at $2,481. Johns, also 23. fore driving back to GREEN COVE SPRINGS – A woman CCSO officials are crediting social me- Police believe that Johns shot Beynon Blanding Boulevard Devon Proctor wanted for a pre-Christmas spree of steal- dia with assisting in the arrest. with a 40-caliber handgun and then turned heading north before ing silver jewelry from area Target stores “Following this release/posting, a the gun on himself. Deputies responded to making a southerly u-turn. ends in an arrest. CCSO detective recognized the woman in the scene around 6:45 p.m. “The vehicle continued south on Bland- Duzti Jo Davis, the photo from previous investigations Police do not have all the details sur- ing Boulevard at speeds between 80 and 24, was caught on and simultaneously we heard from Face- rounding the incident, but did report that 100 [miles per hour] while still driving er- video surveillance book friends who also recognized her,” said a deputy went to the residence about a ratically crossing all lanes of travel,” the tape at four Target Mary Justino, public affairs coordinator. month ago at Beynon’s request to keep the report stated. stores, including one “The female suspect had shaved her head peace while she recovered some of her be- Proctor then turned left onto County on U.S. Highway 17 since committing the last theft…” longings. However, family members told Road 209 and headed toward County Road in Jacksonville, the Davis is held on $40,012 total bond and authorities that Beynon continued to live 220 before officers Oakleaf Target, the Dutzi Davis faces four felony charges of retail theft val- with Johns after the police call. were able to plant Fleming Island store ued at $300 or more. Beynon, the mother of a two-year-old stop sticks in the and the Wells Road Target in Orange Park. son from a previous relationship, had a roadway near U.S. six-month-old son with Johns. Highway 17. CCSO Public Information Coordinator “The vehicle came Mary Justino said both children were with to a stop along the lDowling, Eric, 22, Jacksonville, CCSO, Beynon’s mother at the time of the shoot- ditch line at which Arrests Grand Theft Auto ing. time the driver and Theodore Brown from page21 lEmbrey, Robert, 38, Orange Park, the rear passenger CCSO, Criminal Mischief $200, Disorderly High-speed chase ends in arrests fled from the vehicle on foot south bound CCSO, Trespass - Occupied Structure, Re- Intoxication, Battery on a Law Enforce- ORANGE PARK – Two men face charges toward the railroad tracks,” the report sisting or Obstructing an Officer ment Officer after leading police on about a 14-mile stated. lHolloway, Jerrod, 25, Jacksonville, lHicks, Devin, 18, Fleming Island, chase from Orange Park to near Green When Proctor and Theodore Brown CCSO, Contempt of Court- No Valid Driver’s CCSO, Two counts of Lewd or Lascivious Cove Springs on Jan. 1. fled the car and refused to stop, officers License Battery on a Victim 12 Years of age to 15 A Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputy unleashed a police dog, which in turn, bit lJuvenile Offender, 15, CCSO, Trespass Years of age was conducting a surveillance of an area them both. Property, Resisting or Obstructing an Of- lJuliana, Anthony, 32, Middleburg, near Jefferson Avenue and Blanding Bou- Proctor is charged with aggravated as- ficer CCSO, (Retail) Petit Theft levard when he spotted a vehicle with a sault on a law enforcement officer with lJuvenile Offender, 17, CCSO, Fraudu- lKelly, Michael, 31, Middleburg, CCSO, cracked tail light. When the officer turned a motor vehicle and possession of crack lent Use of Credit Card Warrant/Respond to Boating Citation on his patrol car’s siren and blue lights to cocaine. He faces a misdemeanor charge lJuvenile Offender, 17, CCSO, Juvenile lLamb, William, 18, Jacksonville, get the driver to stop, the car accelerated of destruction of evidence for allegedly Pickup Order CCSO, Petit Theft (Retail) lRinger, Clifford, 31, Middleburg, lLockwood, Maximillan, 18, Orange CCSO, Assault or Battery on an Officer or Park, CCSO, Disorderly Intoxication Firefighter lMaldonado, Josue, 19, Middleburg, lShults, Ryan, 21, Middleburg, CCSO, CCSO, VOP-Possession of more than 20 g. Clay County Sheriff’s Possession of Schedule I Drugs with Intent Cannabis to Sell, Manufacture or Deliver lMosley, Michael, 27, Jacksonville, Office Most Wanted CCSO, Trespassing After Warning, Resist- Friday, Jan. 4 ing or Obstructing an Officer As of Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 lBaker, Darren, 27, Middleburg, CCSO, lNoel, Brandon, 18, Fleming Island, (Retail) Petit Theft CCSO, Grand Theft - Value $300 to $4,999 lBarron, Sentri, 33, St. Augustine, lNorman, Melissa, 31, Middleburg, CCSO, FTA-Direction and Execution of CCSO, Writ of Attachment Warrant (two counts) lOeschler, Jason, 41, Orange Park, lBerardi, Lori, 46, Orange Park, CCSO, CCSO, Sell or Delivery Hydromorphone Sale and Delivery of Suboxone lPalestino, Teresa, 31, Jacksonville, Donald Boyles, Elizabeth Antonio Sherre Cooper, Martha Crain, Samaria Gay, 21, lBezore, Anne, 31, Orange Park, CCSO, CCSO, Petit Theft from Merchant 47, VOP Grand Retail Theft in 53, Grand Bryant, 22, VOP Calhoun, 25, 49, Grand Theft/ l Theft/Deal- Sale/Delivery Retail Theft in Theft Dealing in Stolen Excess of $300 in Possession of Methamphetamine, Child White, Heather, 25, Orange Park, ing in Stolen of Cocaine Excess of $300 Property/Give Coordination with Neglect without Great Harm, Possession of CCSO, VOP - Community Service Property in Coord. with false Name to Others Others Pawn Broker Drug Paraphernalia lBolds, Cory, 23, Jacksonville, CCSO, Thursday, Jan. 3 Two Counts of Sale and Delivery of Crack lAreche, Edgar, 34, Jacksonville, CCSO, Cocaine Possession of less than 20 g. Cannabis lBritt, Lewis, 18, Middleburg, CCSO, lAsher-Nuno, William, 21, Middleburg, Criminal Use of Personal ID CCSO, Violate Probation/Community Ser- lBrown, Leandra, 38, Jacksonville, vice Wesley Jordan, Arnold McCoy, Michael Pagano, Arthur Parker, Tammy Silcox, Terry Smith, 37, Judge, Petit Theft, 2nd Offense lBachand, Adam, 31, Orange Park, 22, VOP Grand 45, Battery on 23, Domestic 29, Petit Theft/ 44, Principle to Grand Theft/ Theft of a Person 65 YOA Battery Dealing in Sto- Sell Oxycodone False Owner lCannady, Nicholas, 26, Orange Park, CCSO, Possession of Methamphetamine, Firearm or Older len Property Info Pawned Items $300 or CCSO, Attempted Murder, Assault on a Possess/Use Drug Paraphernalia, Child More Law Enforcement Officer Neglect *Editor’s Note: The Clay County Sheriff’s Office provides photographs and lChaplin, Jeremi, 26, Jacksonville, lBeck, James, 28, Jacksonville, CCSO, related information about suspects appearing in Clay Today’s Most Wanted section. CCSO, Grand Theft Auto Grand Theft Anyone with information on these suspects is asked to call CCSO at 284-7575. lClark, William, 21, Middleburg, CCSO, Possession of a Controlled Substance SEE ARRESTS, 23 CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM CRIME January 10, 2013 CLAY TODAY 23
This is a weekly collection of crime reports from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Community Relations Unit meant to inform, educate and generate community feedback. To receive these alerts via email, go online to www.claysheriff.com, click on the Sharing Tree logo and follow the instructions. CCSO Contact Numbers Main: 264-6512 Emergency: 911 Community Relations: 213-6114 CRIMEThefts: Boulevard WATCH in Orange Park. Eaton Road in Green Cove Springs. Noth- later located with the contents dumped out 1/08 a tiller and a box Blade were sto- 1/02 two sections of wire fencing were ing appeared to be missing. on the ground. Nothing was missing. len from behind a shed in the back yard at cut and stolen from a property on County 1/04 portable No. 702 was burglar- 1/04 six DVDs were stolen from an un- a residence on Campo Drive (Oak Forest) Road 214 in Keystone Heights. ized, and other portions of the school were locked vehicle at a residence on Nantucket in Keystone Heights. 1/02 an unattended debit card was vandalized with spray paint at Swimming Court (Doctors Landing) in Middleburg. 1/06 an unsecured 12-foot ladder was stolen from a counter at Clay Electric on Pen Elementary on Woodpecker Lane (Oak 1/04 an unlocked vehicle was burglar- stolen from a pasture at a residence on Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park. Park) in Middleburg. ized with a coat, backpack, passport, and County Road 214 in Keystone Heights. 1/03 checks and jewelry were stolen misc. change taken at a residence on Nau- 1/06 a trash can was stolen from the Burglary to Structures: from a nightstand in the bedroom of a resi- tilus Road (Doctors Landing) in Middle- end of the driveway at a residence on Lau- 1/08 an attempted burglary occurred dence on Sheraton Lakes Circle (Sheraton burg. rel Drive in Middleburg. at an apartment on Vineland Circle on Lakes) in Middleburg. Entry was believed 1/06 a motorcycle was stolen from the Fleming Island. The front door jamb was made through an unlocked bedroom win- Criminal Mischief: parking lot of St. Johns Apartments on Old cracked but the door had not opened. dow. 1/05 the driver’s side door on a vehicle Orange Park Road in Orange Park. The mo- 1/08 after returning from a trip it was was kicked and damaged in the parking lot torcycle was later found at another build- found that the residence was ransacked, Burglary to Autos: of an apartment complex on Crossing Bou- ing along with two other motorcycles. All the major appliances and other items were 1/08 money and a backpack were stolen levard in Orange Park. three had their electrical wires cut. stolen from a residence on Green Cove Av- from an unlocked vehicle parked at a resi- 1/04 the front bedroom window was 1/05 an unsecured video camera was enue in Green Cove Springs. It is believed dence on Hibernia Oaks Drive (Hibernia broken at a residence on Arthur Moore stolen from a storage room behind the ser- that point of entry was a rear kitchen win- Oaks) on Fleming Island in Orange Park. Drive in Lake Asbury. vice area inside of the concession stand at dow. 1/08 an AR-15 rifle was stolen from an 1/04 windows were found to be broken Ridgeview High School on Madison Avenue 1/07 a leaf blower was stolen from the unlock pickup truck parked at a business out of the old Sonics building on County in Orange Park. garage at a residence on Chimney Drive in the 900 block of Blanding Boulevard in Road 220 in Middleburg. 1/03 a license plate was stolen from a (Villages of Fireside) in Middleburg. Entry Orange Park. 1/04 the driver’s side rear vent window vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment was made via an open garage door. 1/06 a rear window was broken on a was broken on a work vehicle parked in complex on Wells Road in Orange Park. On 01/07/13 a 24-inch chainsaw was disabled vehicle and vandalized on State front of a residence on Stonebrier Ridge 1/03 a license plate was stolen from a stolen from a storage building in the back Road 100 near Twin Lakes Road in Key- Drive (Stonebrier @ Oakleaf Plantation) in vehicle in the parking lot of Carmike Cin- yard of a residence on Pleasant Point Road stone Heights. Orange Park. ema on Town Center Boulevard on Fleming in Green Cove Springs. Entry was made via 1/05 a Tom Tom GPS unit and a purse 1/03 two tires were slit on a vehicle at Island. an open building door. were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in a residence on Appaloosa Road (Long Bay) 1/02 two cell phones were stolen from 1/05 a bedroom window was broken the parking lot of an apartment complex on in Middleburg. a display case at Value Pawn on Blanding and a suspect(s) entered a residence on Wells Road in Orange Park. The purse was
Value $300 to $4,999 than 20 g. Cannabis, VOP-Possession of l Harris, Brandi, 28, Orange Park, lHolmes, Kevin, 26, Jacksonville, Drug Paraphernalia CCSO, Petit Theft-Retail Arrests CCSO, DWLSR l Ross, Ivy, 24, Jacksonville, CCSO, l Hunt, Chrystian, 23, Green Cove from page 22 lHonshul, Justin, 30, Elgin, Ill., CCSO, FTA-Possession of Less Than 20 g. Can- Springs, CCSO, VOP –Community Service Fugitive from Justice nabis l Juvenile Offender, 14, CCSO, Grand l Bezore, Anne, 31, Orange Park, CCSO, l Hott, Nicholas, 32, Middleburg, CCSO, l Self, Glenda, 48, Green Cove Springs, Theft - Value $300 to $4,999 Possession of a Controlled Substance VOP - Battery on Law Enforcement Officer CCSO, DUI l Kegley, Jacob, 23, Orange Park, CCSO, l Brown, Justin, 27, Sanderson, Fla., l Jenkins, Unitsia, 29, Green Cove l Vandiver, Stephen, 24, Middleburg, Contempt of Court - Domestic Battery CCSO, VOP-Grand Theft Springs, GCSPD, DWLSR CCSO, VOP - DUI, VOP - DWLSR, Contempt l Lemond, Dana, 40, Orange Park, l Carter, Shane, 22, Starke, CCSO, Bur- l Johnson Jr., Ronald, 21, Middleburg, of Court – Disorderly Conduct CCSO, Simple Battery – Domestic glary of Conveyance, Grand Theft - Value CCSO, Contributing to the Delinquency of l Wells, Shelby, 25, Green Cove Springs, l Lindsey, Nathan, 26, Orange Park, $300 to $4,999 a Minor CCSO, FTA-DWLSR, Grand Theft - Value CCSO, Dealing in Stolen Property, False l Davis, Duzti, 24, Middleburg, CCSO, l Juvenile Offender, 17, CCSO, Bur- $300 to $4,999 Verification to a Pawn Broker Four counts of Retail Theft $300 or more glary to Auto, Grand Theft - Value $300 l Maher, Cameron, 23, Green Cove l Davis, James, 27, Orange Park, CCSO, to $4,999, Burglary To Auto, Petit Theft Wednesday, Jan. 2 Springs, CCSO, VOP-Dealing in Stolen No Valid Driver’s License greater than $100, Burglary of Unoccu- l Angelo, Nicolas, 26, Jacksonville, Property, VOP-Fraud, Utter False Bill l Davis, Terrice, 38, Green Cove pied Dwelling, Grand Theft - Value $300 to CCSO, Failure to Appear, Contempt of (eight counts) Springs, Judge, Contempt of Court - Child $4,999 Court l Mattson, Bobby, 30, Green Cove Support l Larsen, Bobby, 36, Jacksonville, l Bramlitt, Dereck, 25, Green Cove Springs, GCSPD, DUI, Habitual Traffic Of- l Davis, Wendolyn, 44, Jacksonville, CCSO, Retail Theft $300 Springs, GCSPD, DWLSR, Illegal License fender CCSO, VOP-Grand Theft l Long, Amber, 31, Ooltewah, Tenn., Plate l McDougle, Dontivas, 21, Orange Park, l Dixon, Tiffini, 19, Middleburg, CCSO, CCSO, Grand Theft Auto l Britts, James, 45, Orange Park, CCSO, CCSO, Contempt of Court – Two counts of Petit Theft Retail l Lopez, Amiel, 25, Jacksonville, CCSO, FTA – DWLSR Possession of Less Than 20 g. Cannabis l Ellis, Cameron, 21, Jacksonville, Controlled Substance Possession l Buikema, Debora, 50, Fleming Island, l Roberts, Rodney, 23, Orange Park, CCSO, DUI, Contributing to the Delinquen- l Lowe, James, 47, Jacksonville, CCSO, CCSO, Petit Theft (Retail) CCSO, Contempt of Court – Possession of cy of a Minor Non-Support l Colson, Kevin, 37, Green Cove Springs, Less Than 20 g. Cannabis l Flowers, Deandre, 22, Green Cove l Poole, Cecil, 24, Orange Park, CCSO, CCSO, DWLSR l Schmucker, Dante, 22, Orange Park, Springs, Judge, Contempt of Court - Child FTA- No Motor Vehicle Registration l Deluca, Anthony, 29, Orange Park, CCSO, VOP - Community Service, six Support l Prescott, Chasity, 36, Middlburg, CCSO, Shoplifting, Resisting Retail Officer counts l Floyd, Davontae, 19, Orange Park, CCSO, Contempt of Court - Petit Theft l Eagleheart, James, 18, Middleburg, l Solana, Jennifer, 32, Middleburg, CCSO, VOP-Child Abuse l Richardson, Lannis, 47, Green Cove CCSO, Concealed Weapon CCSO, Domestic Battery l Goldsmith, Jaushua, 36, Middleburg, Springs, CCSO, Sell or Deliver Marijuana l Elder, Todd, 50, Orange Park, CCSO, l Turner, Tyler, 23, Middleburg, CCSO, CCSO, DUI within 1,000 feet of a house of worship Contempt-Trespass Contempt Of Court - Domestic Battery l Green, Kenneth, 19, Orange Park, l Richmond, Cory, 19, Middleburg, l Flowers, Johnetta, 18, Orange Park, CCSO, Burglary to Structure, Grand Theft - CCSO, VOP-DUI, VOP-Possession of less CCSO, FTA-Trespass 24 CLAY TODAY • January 10, 2013 COMMUNITY CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM
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Sportsclaytodayonline.com All State Footballers Ridgeview High o ensive tackle Sports Ramsey Meyers was chosen as a watch Class 6A rst team All State player. See more Clay County selections, Games you don’t want to miss! page 27. Ding!Ding! Round One: Fleming Island Golden Eagles win fi rst-ever Clay Rotary Wrestling title January 17 at Clay: Round two By Randy Lefko away a title that has been elusive for some Sports Editor time and brought home their rst-ever Clay Rotary Invitational Wrestling title GREEN COVE SPRINGS - With a 100th Saturday in Green Cove Springs. Clay’s an- career win performance from junior Evan nual wrestling slugfest, of which Clay, last McCall and outstanding wrestling from year’s state runnerup in Class 1A, has won three freshmen, the Fleming Island High more than a handful of times and, to which, wrestling team wrestled (pun intended) SEE EAGLES, 26
100th Career Win Fleming Island’s Evan McCall, green, battles with Clay’s Dylan Martin in 120-pound championship match of Clay High Rotary Wrestling Invitational held Friday and Saturday. McCall, who beat Martin to earn his 100th career victory, led the Golden Eagles to a rst-ever Clay Rotary team title. Clay nished second.
Panthers fall to Bears
Ridgeview High point guard KJ Mitchell soars between a trio of Bartram Trail High defenders in Panthers PHOTO BY AMY MCCALL, CORRESPONDENT 57-52 non-district loss to Clay Rotary Champs the Bears. Bartram Trail, top- Fleming Island High’s wrestling team shows off their trophy after winning their rst-ever ranked in Class 5A improved Clay Rotary Wrestling Invitational Tournament championship. to 15-1-0. Ridgeview fell to 10-5. Ridgeview will host Tallahassee Leon on Friday in a key district 3-6A contest that could determine the number one seed for the upcoming district tournament. Ridgeview utilized a fast-paced attack to lead the Bears until 6:40 of the fourth quarter before falling behind.
LEARNING IS THE Focus ADVENTURE Fleming Island High point guard Allison Hawkins zeroes in on free throw in district 2-7A NOW REGISTERING FOR PRYME TIME win over Ed White. Hawkins has been key player in Fleming Island’s ascension to the dis- Before and After School Care at all Clay County Elementary Schools 904.644.0072 FirstCoastYMCA.org 904.272.4304 trict number one spot. See girls basketball wrapup from holiday action, page 32. 26 CLAY TODAY • January 10, 2013 SPORTS CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM
Left: Clay High coach Jim Reape, left, yells during 162-pound match between Blue Devil Justin Welksbarker and Lyman High’s Kyle Harrison in semi-final action. Welksbarker won a 7-6 decision with a last minute escape before finishing second to Cody Hankerson of University Christian in the championship match by a 2-1 score.
Right: Fleming Island 132-pounder Victor Espana throws Lyman High’s Jaryd Semrad for points during Espana’s 6-4 overtime win in his semifinal match. Espana would advance to finals, but lose to Wakulla champion Kevon White 6-1 in triple overtime. Semrad was a third place finisher at 138 at the 2012 Class 3A state championships. White was fifth at the 2012 Class 1A state championships at 132.
out of Altamonte Springs, 13th at the 2012 twiler beat twice for his third) and Martor- Justin Fountain, a fifth placer last year Eagle Class 3A state meet. ana, who muscled out a tough 4-1 win over at 220, form a three-man gauntlet at the from page25 For Clay coach Jim Reape, the Flem- Clay’s Imier Almanzer for key team points. heavier weights for Reape that, with fresh- ing Island win made him and his Blue Devil “Those guys stepped up big and put man heavyweight Roland Samec, form a University Christian High of Jacksonville following openly nervous, though Clay is a their names in the system to, at this point, quartet of points-possibilities with team ti- returned as defending champion, signifies Class 1A competitor. be aware of,” said Cunningham. “They are tles on the line. Samec lost in early rounds a first-step for local teams for preparation “They are doing things over there that slowly building a stack of wins against key to Fleming Island’s Carter Hudgens, with toward the February state championships. are working for them,” said Reape after the people that will make them dangerous in Fountain bouncing University Christian’s “This is big for our program,” said meet. “We just got back from a grueling trip the upcoming meets.” Robert Parland in his final match. Hudgens Fleming Island head coach Travis Cunning- would lose to Ridgeview’s Malcolm Kirce. ham, who took over four years ago and has “That’s a formidable group; Welksbark- utilized, ironically, the assistant coach tal- er, Bain and Fountain and Samec improves ents of Clay’s four-time state champion P.J. each match,” said Reape. Cobbert to get his team to the next level. Browning, a key Clay freshman, has “We have had our share of good meets this shown up big for the Blue Devils after a year, but anything before the holiday break less-than-illustrious junior high career at really is a warmup. Clay’s Rotary meet is Green Cove Springs Junior High (NE FL the first step toward a state meet finale.” champ in 7th grade, three losses in 8th In 2012, Fleming Island was district grade), but continues a learning-curve 1-3A champion and third in region 1-3A. path to becoming a possible state placer McCall and 170-pounder Peter Martorana, for Coach Reape. now 195, but injured for the Clay Rotary, “I learn every day from coach Reape are the only returning state qualifiers for and try to keep up,” said Browning, win- Fleming Island. ner over Sampsel in the final at 106 (FIHS At Clay, Fleming Island also celebrated varsity 106-er Chase Robison out of town). their first-ever 100 match winner (100 “Thinking of state championships is what wins, 12 losses) in Evan “The Rooster’ Mc- Clay wrestlers do, but I think I’ll be happy Call, a 126 pounder who wrestled down to with getting there.” 120 pounds seemingly to face Clay’s Dylan Other area top six finishers were, at Martin, one of the Blue Devils’ top-ranked 113, Zach McClinton, MHS, third; Julian wrestlers. Leone, FIHS, fifth; at 126, Joey Epstein, “I always want to wrestle the best, be- RHS, second; at 132, Victor Espana, FIHS, fore and on the way to the state meet, “ second, Austin Luke, CHS, fifth; at 138, STAFF PHOTOS RANDY LEFKO said McCall, who entered the meet with Ridgeview High’s Joey Epstein, right, battles with Wakulla’s Bill Morgan in the 126-pound Coll Robertson, RHS, fourth, Kyle McClin- 96 wins, but worried that a first-round bye championship match. Epstein, a Class 2A state meet qualifier last year, lost a 15-5 major ton, MHS, sixth; at 145, Dominic Jones, may postpone the 100th victory to another decision to Morgan, a Class 1A state qualifier last year at 120. OHS, fifth; at 152, Heath Whiddon, FIHS, day. “There were enough wrestlers in the third, Jeff Rivers, CHS, fifth; at 160, Ben bracket for me to get the win and going af- to Baton Rouge (Deep South Duals) and the For Clay, state runnerup Jake Bain at Galloway, FIHS, sixth; at 182, Cameron ter it against the Clay guy (Martin) made it holidays and they got us today.” 160, now at 170, continued his “surgical,” Lakoskey, FIHS, third; at 220, Ricky Sot- even sweeter. He more wrestled not to get Reape and Cunningham will be stealth- said Reape, annihiliation of anyone in his tile, MHS, fifth, and, at 285, Malcolm beat than coming after me.” ily looking toward a January 17 dual meet path to a return match at the state cham- Kirce, RHS, fifth. McCall, who finished out of the top six clash at Clay High School that may even pionship with a four-pin onslaught to his Area teams head to Flagler Palm at last year’s state meet after winning dis- the score. second Rotary title. Coast’s Rotary Invitational on January 11- trict and region titles and was a two-match In the championship rounds on Satur- “I’m learning more about myself and 12. District tournaments are scheduled for loser in 2011, seemed steeled to make a day, the three Fleming Island freshmen; controlling my attack on my opponent,” February 2 with Clay hosting district 4-1A better showing this year. Xavier Sampsel at 106 filling for Chase said Bain, who has a lone loss earlier this (CHS-1st), Matanzas hosting district 3-2A “Nothing will stop me,” said McCall, Robison (out of town), David Detwiler at season at a Georgia invitational. “Last (MHS-6th, OHS-10th, OPHS-8th, RHS-3rd) whose pre-match ritual includes his Roost- 138 and John Martorana at 145, all bat- year, I was more muscling my opponents and Mandarin hosting 1-3A (FIHS-1st). er-like strut around the mat, hence the tled to a second (Sampsel lost to CHS Dale and, at the state meet, it didn’t work.” Region meets are the following week (Feb. nickname. “I don’t even know what I’m do- Browning, also a freshman), and two thirds One Clay upset came at the hands of 8-9) with University High (Orange City) ing when I get out there. Funny, though.” with Detwiler’s bracket including 3A-third Justin Welksbarker, who lost a 2-1 deci- hosting Region 1-3A (FIHS-3rd), Matan- In the teams standings, Fleming Island Jayden Semrad of Lyman who beat Detwil- sion to University Christian’s Cody Hawk- zas hosting Region 1-2A (MHS-19th, OHS, finished with 223 team points ahead of er 9-6 and Ridgeview’s Coll Robertson, a erson in the 152 pound final. OPHS-23rd, RHS-5th), and Bolles hosting Clay’s 212.50 and 198.50 for Lyman High Class 2A state qualifier last year, that De- Welksbarker, Bain and 220 pounder Region 1-1A (CHS-1st). CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM SPORTS January 10, 2013 CLAY TODAY 27 All State 1st Teamers: RHS Moore & Meyers Fleming Island LBs dominate 7A defense
Honorable Mention: Class 4A Honorable Mention: Class 7A Second team defense: Class 7A First team offense: Class 6A Keystone Heights senior running back Alex Fleming Island junior quarterback Michael Fleming Island linebacker Erving Alston Ridgeview senior offensive tackle Ramsey Gonzales carried for nearly 1200 yards to Scarnechhia put the Golden Eagles into the was part of a three-man wrecking crew for Meyers bludgeoned defenders in the way of put the Indians a game away from playoffs. playoffs in his rst year as a starter. the Golden Eagles. his ballcarrying teammates.
Second team defense: Class 7A Fleming Island senior linebacker Jalen Third team defense: Class 7A First team utility player: Class 6A Honorable mention QB: Class 6A Kindle excelled on both sides of ball with Fleming Island linebacker Donel Elam was Ridgeview senior Josh Moore threw Oakleaf senior quarterback Austin equal talent as a wide receiver for Golden a stellar force on Golden Eagle defense. passes, rushed and kicked for Chipoletti breathed new life into Knights Eagles. playoff-bound Panthers best season ever. program for rst winning season. ...Bad things happen to good people Divorce Foreclosure Plans available ...we can help! Backruptcy as low as Collections Re-establish your credit today! $ Call 272-2200 0 Down Ask for Stephen Croteau in Financing
1166 Blanding Blvd. • ORANGE PARK • 272-2200 • www.gordonchevy.com 28 CLAY TODAY • January 10, 2013 SPORTS CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM Pop Warner scholars get trip to Gator Bowl 9,700 students, 96% GPA Selected members of area Pop Warner 400,000 kids participated in Pop Warner football squads were rewarded for academ- with 9,700 submitting to be Academic All- ic excellence with a walk on the Everbank Americans. For the Clay County area teams, winners were, from the Fleming Island Athletic Field prior to the January 1 Gator Bowl The PWLS All-American Program re- Association were: No. 12-Korbin Hamilton, No. 34-Max Micheals and No. 28-Luke Knotts college football clash between Mississippi quires a minimum 96% grade point aver- with father and coach Joseph Knotts. Not pictured Grant Bisebee. State and Northwestern University. age to apply for All-American status. After Each year, the most academically ac- the applications have been processed, Pop complished Pop Warner kids compete for Warner determines National First Team Academic All-American status. This pro- All-Americans (35 football, 35 cheer per cess begins at the association level and grade), National Second Team All-Amer- up through each of the eight Pop Warner icans and National Honorable Mention regions to the national level. In 2011 over Scholars.
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Also from FIAA: Pictured are No. 44-Elias Martin, No. 15-Christian Payne and No. 45-Alex Wooten.
From the Clay PAL team pictured: 32-Matthew Voigt, 10-Caleb Eason, 3-Cody Taylor, 5-Daniel Morehead, 2-Jaylan Jenkins, 28-TyWhitaker, and (missing) Torin Schwertfager.
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48. Morning moisture 19. Fain 3698390-01 CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM SPORTS January 10, 2013 CLAY TODAY 29 Soileau brothers remember their titles 2009, 2011 wrestling champs from Clay High
By Randy Lefko Sports Editor and a chat with me over the New Year’s holiday and talked about the lore of the GREEN COVE SPRINGS - For Clay High’s college wrestling scholarship, the grind wresting program, two historical names; of wrestling in general; in season and off or more precisely, one last name, Soileau, season, and the input from Clay coach Jim brings up a pair of state champions that Reape that kept both focused on grabbing were part of a standout group of athletes the Holy Grail of wrestling after numerous that put the Blue Devils regime on the cor- attempts fell short. nerstone of Florida wrestling prowess. “I remember as a kid when I started Garrett Soileu, a 2009 state wrestling wrestling at age five or six that winning champion at 130 pounds, joined up with a state title was the dream,” said Garrett younger brother Casey, a 2011 state wres- Soileau, now a senior at the United State tling champion at 160 pounds, for lunch Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs along with former Blue Devil teammate Stephen Josephs, a third place finisher in STAFF PHOTOS BY RANDY LEFKO Casey Soileau fights behind Ridgeview’s Giovanni Ocasio during regular season matches 2008. “The whole train, train, train, wres- that were always hard-fought. tle, wrestle, wrestle was our life.” Casey Soileau, who followed a one-year eventually saw his classroom performance Casey Soileau remembered that he part- college stint at little-known junior college begin to suffer and made the excruciating nered with Kyle Mills, yet another Clay Darton College in Albany, Ga., let the grind decision to look toward his career with the state titlist in 2009 at 152, to train for his of day in, day out wrestling go and is now United States Air Force. return to the state meet. considering which way to make his next “It was tough, but it had to be done, for “He was about the same weight and just step. Though Casey has not ruled out wres- my future,” said Garrett Soileau, a geo- as intense,” said Casey Soileau. “He taught tling completely with offers from some spacial science major, which sounded in- me a lot about never letting up.” four year schools including Coker College, timidating just writing it down. “I have to Ironically, both Soileaus did not hesi- where another Clay state champ alum, Cy give a five-year commitment as an officer tate in recalling their opponents in their Wainwright, is now head coach. Both ath- afterward and the coaches were very sup- respective title years. letes admit to staying in pretty good shape, portive of my decision.” “I remember my fifth and thirds were generally, but that wrestling shape is a lot At Clay, both Soileaus were repeat probably more a mental block than wres- more intense. qualifiers to the state meet with Garrett tling,” said Garrett Soileau. “Suwannee “I just kind of got tired of the grind,” holding a fifth place finish and two third had a guy named Merritt Burris, but my said Casey Soileau. “At the college level, place finishes before winning the title as loss to Daphilo Succes from Belle Glade for whether it is junior college or Division I a senior. third in 2008 was one I remember.” like Garrett at the Academy, wrestling is a For Casey Soileau, two qualifying non- Casey Soileau remembered Daniel beating every day.” medal freshman and sophomore years Pritz, 42-1, of Hernando, who beat Soileau Garrett Soileau got a couple years of at lighter weights, followed by a second in 2010 14-8, and Justin Dunwald of South wrestling for the Academy, “Nothing spe- place finish as a 145-pounder preluded SEE BROTHERS, 32 Garrett Soileau celebrates his state title in cial, about an even win-loss record” but his 160-pound title year also as a senior. 2009. WaLter’S tILe WWW.WALTERSTILEINC.COM SUPPLY, INC. Full Line All Settings Materials to do your job complete from start to finish. Ceramic • Travertine Mosaics and Medallions • Porcelain Glass • Metal and Decorative Mosaics 24” Square Medallions 36” Square Medallions 36” Round Polished $59 ltd. stock $79 ltd Stock Medallion $99 ltd Stock 6x24 Wood look $ 59 Porcelain 2 colors 2 sq. ft. While Supplies Last FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED OWNED FAMILY % 276-0570 • 334 Parkridge • Orange Park 5 Military Discount All Inclusive Golf Includes Breakfast, Lunch & 2 Draft Beers
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Josh Marsha of Clay Cougars fires away in front of referee in 3-on-3 action at Middleburg High School Saturday morning.
Alex Bautista of the Clay Cougars puts up some defense on a Volusia County throw-in. Clay Red center Morgan Jones attempts some defense on Staff photos by Randy Lefko Embry Riddle player in 3-on-3 action. Saturday afternoon saw some competitive action at Middleburg High School as local teams competed with teams from as far as Embry Riddle of Daytona Beach and Volusia County in 3-on-3 basketball and basketball skills drills as part of a Special Olympics Ashley Hunt of the Clay Cougars puts up a jump shot after an regional qualifier. offensive rebound against Volusia County.
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AUGUSTINE - Oakleaf High’s boys bas- 17 count before battling back in the third ketball team went back-to-back-to-back quarter with a 19-9 stanza that got Oak- overtime; two wins, one loss, to finish off leaf to within one before the final quarter. a holiday season pleasing to coach Jason Behind a strong board game led by Vincent Price. Oakleaf joined Clay and Middleburg Hill-Estep and Kevin Thomas-Griffin, the for the St. Johns v Clay Holiday Basketball Knights kept converting offensive rebounds Challenge hosted by St. Augustine High on to lay ups and took a 38-37 lead at 5:37 off January 3-4 before traveling to Orlando’s a Matthew Gilchrist jumper. Amway Center to play Nease High on Janu- “Kevin and Vincent have become a good ary 5. force under boards,” said Price. “We had our shots to win all three; the Oakleaf High defenders Kevin Thomas-Griffin and Derian Fraga, No. 4, go hands up loss being against Bartram Trail, a one- against Ponte Vedra guard Chris Potenza in Knights overtime win over Sharks in a game loss 5A team, but we are slowly figuring at St. Augustine High. Knights lost an overtime game to Bartram Trail on Jan. 3. out our spurts,” said Price, now 8-6, 2-3 in district 3-6A play. “We really don’t know “We had our shots to win all three; the loss being against Bartram who our go-to guy is when things get tight.” Unfortunately, Price’s Knights team Trail, a one-loss 5A team, but we are slowly figuring out our spurts. now must gear up for the district 3-6A sea- We really don’t know who our go-to guy is when things get tight.” son finale with games against Ridgeview, Middleburg and Orange Park to end the – Jason Price Oakleaf coach regular season before the district tourna- ment starts up. point layup and foul sequence, the Knights’ Gilchrist would finish with 22 points “We have Ridgeview on Tuesday (Janu- court-length pass to Thomas-Griffin was with two three-pointers from the NBA’s ary 15) with games with Middleburg and fumbled to send the game to overtime. three point line. Junior point guard Sean Orange Park coming,” said Price. Two buckets in the overtime stanza by Jones had eight assists for the Nease game On Thursday, January 3, the Knights Hill-Estep; an alley-oop one hander fed by to top off four games of assists; 11 v At- battled 5A-Bartram Trail (16-1) to a 61-61 guard Derian Fraga and a short jumper, lantic Coast, 10 v Bartram Trail, and eight tie after regulation time before succumbing gave Oakleaf a 46-42 cushion. Fraga would each v. Ponte Vedra and Nease. to the sharpshooting Bears 71-66. Oakleaf hit two free throws to pad the lead, but it “He’s picking up his dribble earlier guard Matthew Gilchrist hit for 24 points was Hill-Estep with a jumper that amped and delivering the ball ahead of him,” said with four three-pointers with Derian Fraga up the lead to 52-46 with 1:40 to go. Ponte Price. “It’s a trust factor to get the ball up adding 12. Vedra would sink a bucket to 48 points and quickly knowing guys will make the finish- Hill-Estep would get a free throw before a ing play.” game-ending block shot shut the door on In other area games, on December 29, the still-driving Sharks. Gilchrist would Middleburg beat Crescent City 40-31 for lead the Knights with 19 points with Hill- their second win of the year, Clay lost to Estep finishing with 12 points. University Christian 40-37, Ridgeview won In the second Friday contest, Middle- a tournament game against Fort Lauder- Clay High defenders, in blue, left to right, burg High got caught in the maelstrom of dale 67-44, Fleming Island lost to First Phillipe Bruce and Mike Trieglaff try to Bartram Trail’s three-point shooters and Coast 53-36, Ponte Vedra beat Clay 51-37 defend against St. Augustine guard fell behind 14-9 and 36-18 at the break be- in their Thursday Clay v St. Johns Chal- Bobby Grace during the Blue Devils’ match fore holding on to a 59-35 non-district loss. lenge game before losing to St. Augustine against the Yellow Jackets in the Clay v. St. Against Nease, at the Orlando Amway 98-22 on Friday, Fleming Island lost to Johns Holiday Basketball Challenge. Clay Center, the Knights worked in reverse, Fletcher 67-61 and Sandalwood beat Or- lost to St. Augustine on Friday and Ponte Vedra on Thursday. building a 19 point halftime lead, then ange Park 64-46. Orange Park beat Bishop working to keep Nease from overtaking the Snyder 60-46 on Monday, Jan. 7. A steal by Hill-Estep, pass to Gilchrist game in the second half. and layup by Nick Strawter pushed the “We were up 41-22 and they tied 59-59 Knight lead to 41-39 with 2:06 to go, but at the end,” said Price. “Fortunately, Mat- SAVE the pesky Sharks kept the game close with thew (Gilchrist) came alive a second time their own boardwork. with seven of his 12 in that final stanza to MONEY Tied at 42-42 after a Ponte Vedra three- push us ahead.” 1000 Park Ave, OP $100 off (Across from Moosehaven) Recliners 264-1223 STAFF PHOTOS BY RANDY LEFKO $ off Middleburg High guard Elijah Robinson 200 takes running jumper against Bartram Trail during Broncos Jan. 4 loss to Bartram. Lift Chairs Broncos played in the the Clay v. St. Johns Some discounts, coverages, payment plans and Holiday Basketball Challenge. 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Girls district soccer tournaments Regions scheduled for Wed., Jan. 23 (Host school winner of districts), Sat., Jan. Fleming Island girls 26, Tues., Jan. 29 State tournament Feb. 8-9 at Melbourne High School, 74 Bulldog Blvd, Mel- bourne, 32901 power into district mode District 3-4A at Orange Park High School (Fleming Island, defending champion, Orange Park runnerup) Oakleaf gets Ws in Daytona Beach Tuesday through Friday, Jan. 15-18 By Randy Lefko sits in third in the district and can upset Fleming Island (#1: 14-0-2, 7-0-0), Ridgeview (#2: 14-1-0, 6-1-0), Orange Park Sports Editor the apple cart with a win over Leon on (#3: 6-9-1,5-2-0), Oakleaf, Middleburg, Ed White, Englewood, Robert E. Lee January 12 (2 p.m. in Orange Park). JACKSONVILLE - Fleming Island’s girls For Fleming Island, some inconsistent District 4-3A at Bartram Trail basketball team got the most out of its holi- play has coach Kim Pereira concerned (Ponte Vedra, defending champion, Creekside, runnerup) day breaks with a three-game spurt at the when districts and region play begins. Wed. Jan. 16 through Fri., Jan. 18 prestigious Queen of Palms Tournament in “We have been playing well, but there Ponte Vedra (#1: 13-0-1, 6-0-1), Bartram Trail (#2: 10-2-1, 6-1-0), Matanzas, south Florida and two district 2-7A wins is still some inconsistency every now and Menendez, Clay (5-8-2, 3-4-0), St. Augustine this week; a lopsided win over Englewood, then,” said Pereira, “We should win the 46-15, and a 68-40 win over Ed White, district, but we need to get stronger be- District 5-2A at Santa Fe then 14-2 and vying for the district title. cause Gainesville Buchholz and Ocala For- (PK Yonge, defending champion, Santa Fe runnerup) Fleming Island now sits atop the district est are both playing well in district 1-7A Mon., Jan. 14 through Fri., Jan. 18 and should cruise into the upcoming tour- and one of them would be our first region Keystone Heights (#1:14-1-1, 9-0-1), Santa Fe (#2: 11-3-2, 7-2-1), Interlachen nament. opponent.” (#3), Fort White, PK Yonge, Newberry In Daytona Beach’s Father Lopez High The Lady Golden Eagles responded to a School Holiday Tournament, Oakleaf’s girls disappointing non-district loss to 5A-Bar- District 3-1A at Christ’s Church Academy team (12-4) finished a three-game tourna- tram Trail before the break with a string of (SJCDS defending champion, Christ’s Church Academy, runnerup) ment schedule with a 41-14 win over Blake wins over 3A-Oasis High School (8 wins, Mon., Jan. 14 through Fri., Jan 18 of Tampa, 41-14; a 75-46 loss to host Fa- 11 losses), 56-11, on Dec. 27; 52-49 over St. Johns Country Day School (#1: 15-1-0, 5-0-0), University Christian (#2: 8-3-2, ther Lopez High and a 56-51 loss to Pikev- 7A-West Boca Raton (6 wins, 12 losses) 2-1-1), St. Johns Lutheran, Oak Hall, Christ’s Church Academy, St. Francis Catho- ille of Kentucky. Oakleaf sits at the top of lic, St. Joseph Academy district 3-6A with a 7-1 record with Leon SEE HOOPSTER, 33 visiting Clay County to play Ridgeview, Or- ange Park and Middleburg January 11-15 in their season district run. Orange Park
stayed focused.” Up For Adoption The glue for all of the Clay wrestling success falls somewhat into the lap of head Catfish Brothers from page29 coach Jim Reape, the architect of a state This is Catfish title in 2004 and numerous state champion he is an owner Walton High, whom Soileau beat 15-9 for individuals, including four-time champion surrender he is his title in 2011. P.J. Cobbert, now an assistant coach at ri- neutered and “You always remember the one you lost val Fleming Island High School, three-time up to date on before you remember the one you won, it champion Cory Baudendistel, whose father all shots. His seems,” said Casey Soileau. “You get a little Robb, is assistant coach to Reape, and owner had to surrender mad at yourself, but then you have to for- double-titlists William Kendrick and Wain- him to us due to being deployed. Catfish is a 7 get it and start training for the next year. wright, who also won an NCAA Division II year old Welsh Corgi mix. Catfish is a very sweet I remember having battles with Giovani title while at Newberry College. FIHS Cruz in Beef medium size dog. There is no adoption fee for Ocasio of Ridgeview, a 2A wrestler.” “I remember Coach Reape used to say him. Ironically, their dad, Vaughn Soileau, stuff like ‘sense of urgency’ and ‘respond ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl was a state runnerup while at Orange Park to stimuli’ during practices and sometimes High School, losing a 9-7 decision in 1977. we would momentarily stop and think, By Barbara Boxleitner Maggie “He was an old school, tough wres- ‘what is he talking about?” said Garrett Special to Clay Today tler and was at all our meets and tourna- Soileau. “After a year or two, you start to This is Maggie. She ments,” said Garrett Soileau. “Him and get it.” Football is a black and white DSH that is 1 yrs old. mom were always there and made sure we Senior Justin Cruz, pictured above No. she is spayed and up 48, started at linebacker for Ball State to date on all shots Pet Adoptions University in a loss to the University of her adoption fee is Central Florida in the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s $30. Maggie is very sweet, she likes to be loved on Bowl. The Fleming Island High graduate and to sit in your lap. Maggie would make a great Trent Trent is a small six year old Chihuahua mix. He is very Christmas present. had two tackles. friendly, loving, playful and active. Trent gets along well with other dogs. Men’s basketball All pets are Spayed/neutered & vaccinated Savannah State University guard Pat- rick Hendley, an Orange Park High prod- Clay C unty George uct, averaged three points through 12 George is a 5 year old long haired Chihuahua mix. games, including one start. Animal Care & Control He is a bit shy at first, but once he gets to know Also out of Orange Park, junior forward Off-Site Center: someone he is friendly. George prefers to be a Garrett Naughton averaged two points and 1805-4 E. West Parkway, Fleming Island couch potato. He gets along well with other dogs. one rebound in seven games for Barry Uni- (Next to Applebees) If you are interested in a pet, please fill out our online application at Shelter: 3984 State Rd. 16W. GCS versity. www.animalrescuemovemnt.org. (Click on the adoptions tab to the left.) Webber International University se- For more info OR to For more info, volunteer or donations call 282-7888 nior forward Tristan Choo Quan, a former Raider, had five assists, four rebounds and volunteer call 529-5273 www.animalrescuemovement.org three steals in a win over Devry University. CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM SPORTS January 10, 2013 CLAY TODAY 33
Hoopster AND from page 32 on December 28, and 58-55 over 8A-Fla- nagan (12 wins, 2 losses) on December 29. The Golden Eagles lost a close 37-33 deci- sion to 8A-Treasure Coast (21 wins, three losses) on Dec. 28. “The trip was a good test for us, we Fun Humor played against two 8A schools and we also In The Bleachers stayed focused against some teams that were not as competitive but gave us some playing time for the non-starters,” said Pereira, now 16-3 overall. Against Oasis, three Fleming Island girls; Emily Bartholomew, Taylor Hernan- dez and Kenyia Johnson all shot perfectly from the field and the free throw lines with Bartholomew and Johnson hitting four of four from the field and four of four from the free throw. Hernandez went three for three from the floor and one of one from the foul line. “We’ll need more of that kind of shoot- ing come regions,” said Pereira. Against Boca, Allison Hawkins hit for 21 points of 70 percent shooting with Tay- lor Donald banking 10 with 67 percent shooting. Against Ed White, the Golden Eagles blew up the first quarter to the tune of 19-8 then cruised to the lopsided win. Hawkins hit for 18 with Johnson adding another 15. Non-Sequitur Ziggy
War of the Border football All Star game Oakleaf High football coach Derek Chi- poletti and his coaching staff will head up the Florida All Star football team Jan. 19 at Martin Stadium near the Valdosta State University Campus in Valdosta, Ga. The game will pit select athletes from north central Florida against players from south- eastern Georgia. Game time is 2 p.m. Area players for the Florida team include Ervin Real Life Adventures Flying McCoys Alston and Justin Keyes, both of Fleming Island, and, from Oakleaf, Jeremy Boykins, Austin Chipoletti, David Mertl, LaRobert Mims, Frank Jackson, Dremond Bethel and Jerod Boykins. 34 CLAY TODAY • January 10, 2013 SPORTS CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM Florida Striders host annual Resolution Run 5K & 10K races RESULTS
Mens 5K winners 1. Kayle Fisher, 42, 17:34 2. Gary Myers, 40, Orange Park, 17:52 3. Rick Hochstein, 31, 18:34
Womens 5K winners 1. Kayley Delay, 13, Jax Beach, 20:35 2. Michela Scurti, 14, Jacksonville, 21:33 3. Michelle Bressler, 37, 21:54 Masters Men’s 5K Keith Poythress, 49, Orange Park, 19:42
Masters Women’s 5K STAFF PHOTOS BY RANDY LEFKO Jill Eubank, 47, Green Cove Springs, 23:31 Resolution Run start Runners take first step on way to racing in the Florida Striders Resolution Run 5K and 10K races Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Orange Grand Masters Men’s 5K Park Kennel Club. Winners in the 10K were Francisco Garcia, 23, of Jacksonville, in 34 minutes, 48 seconds with Orange Park’s Scott Hershey, 54, Orange Park, 22:10 John Metzgar, 50, taking third overall in 34:57. Women’s winner was Lydia Veal of Jacksonville in 40:28. Grand Masters Women’s 5K Gail Pylipow, 56, Fleming Island, 24:23
Mens 10K winners 1. Francisco Garcia, 23, Jacksonville, 34:48 2. David Martinson, 36, Jacksonville, 34:49 3. John Metzgar, 50, Orange Park, 34:57
Womens 10K winners 1. Lydia Veal, 31, Jacksonville, 40:28 2. Lydia Easterling, Gainesville, 41:55 3. Joni Gruwell, 32, Gainesville, 42:38
Masters Mens 10K Gerry Glynne, 50, 36:47 Masters Womens 10km Jason Arnold eyeballs competition Regina Sooey, 41, 43:34 Green Cove Springs runner Jason Arnold, in red, eyeballs young Grand Masters Men 10K runner Daniel Tressler III, of Oviedo, just before starting the Steve Johnson, 55, Jacksonville, 40:06 Florida Striders Resolution Run 5K and 10K races Dec. 5 at the Orange Park Kennel Club. Arnold, 35, finished third in age group Grand Masters Women 10K in 10K race in 37 minutes, 36 seconds. Tressler, 10, won his Kathleen Kaye, 54, 44:32 age group in a distant 45:48.
Pylipow wins Grand Masters Title Fleming Island’s Gail Pylipow finishes up the Dec. 5 Florida Striders Resolution Run 5K in 24 minutes, 23 seconds to win the Grand Master’s title as the eighth woman overall.
Third annual Be a Blue Devil 5k February 9 Complete with kids carnival Contact Brad Lyda, CHS Track 904-529-3023 Barrett finishes fifth Top: Fourteen-year-old Nick Barrett surges to finish off Florida Striders Resolution Run 10K race held Dec. 5 at the Orange Park Kennel Club. Barrett, with a time of 50 minutes, 59 seconds, finished fifth in his age group.
White takes second Left: Orange Park’s George White, 65, finishes second John Metzgar, third overall in his age group at the Florida Striders Resolution Run Orange Park master’s runner John Metzgar, 50, 10K race held Saturday at the Orange Park Kennel Club. was not satisfied with being the best 50-year-old White finished in 48 minutes, 46 seconds, just ahead at the Florida Striders Resolution Run 10K as of veteran Orange Park runner George Hoskins, 68, who the veteran roadracer took third overall in a time took third in 53:54. of 34 minutes, 57 seconds. CLAYTODAYONLINE.COM CHURCH January 10, 2013 CLAY TODAY 35
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