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AT A DECADE LATER: REFLECTIONS ON GLANCE BCDC THEN, NOW Mixed THINGS TO DO APRIL 12 reviews New River library coop meeting by jail 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. New River Solid Waste Facility founders The New River Public Library Cooperative Governing JOEL ADDINGTON Board Meeting will be at MANAGING EDITOR the New River Solid Waste [email protected] Facility. Ten years ago the non- BCHS Wildcat baseball profit Baker Correctional vs Bolles Development Corporation, 7 p.m. or BCDC, was in its infan- Baker County High School cy. 1 Wildcat Dr. It had just issued $45 Glen St. Mary Photos by Kimberlin Hall million in municipal bonds The BCHS Wildcat weightlifting team celebrates its 10th state championship in program history. to finance construction of The Cats return to District a 500-plus-bed county jail 3-5A play against Bolles. and sheriff’s office head- The rematch of the previous quarters. It spent $3 mil- two district championship games is scheduled for 7 lion of that sum to buy 90 p.m. The teams play again acres just north of Mac- April 13 at Bolles. Wildcats reign supreme! JON SHUMAKE neck, it was their first-ever APRIL 13 SPORTS EDITOR state championship,” coach “I’ve come to A Day of Hope [email protected] McDonald said. “It doesn’t Inc. presents Teen matter how many I’ve been a Why not? the conclusion Challenge part of or coached, it doesn’t After 10 consecutive sea- matter at that point. That’s my trust in 5 p.m. sons finishing as state cham- their state championship.” MORE ON PAGE 3 pion or runner-up, BCHS “... That one Friday was our sheriff Wildcat weightlifting head just as sweet as any other coach Scott McDonald asked and just as sweet for those was grossly SPORTS the lifters that simple ques- guys to get up there and en- tion: Why not make it 11 joy and be remembered and misplaced straight years? their names be engraved as The Cats answered the a state champion at Baker and it was question in dominant fash- County High School.” ion by successfully embark- Simon will also have his Dalton Simon, the program’s third lifter to win back-to-back titles, intentionally ing on the second decade of lifts the clean and jerk attempt. named etched in school his- the dynasty’s reign. tory for another reason. The abused.” Baker County captured the team to 34 points, easily 24 points in 2011 after scor- senior joined Lucious Lee out-muscling Labelle, Brad- ing 44 points. – Alex Robinson its 10th championship in and Reuben Jackson as the Former Baker County program history on April ford and Madison County, For coach McDonald, program’s only back-to-back commissioner 6 in Panama City Beach which all finished in a three- the program’s seventh state state champions when he in the most lopsided out- way tie for second with 13 championship since 2008 is finished atop the 169 class. come at the Class 1A meet points. just as sweet as the first. His school record clenny, about 20 acres in more than a half-decade. The 21-point gap between “Every kid that stood up 675-pound total was the best of which was reserved to Kennedy commits Marcus Dialo and Dalton first and second was the on that platform and held in the class by 55 pounds, build the jail complex. See page 14 Simon both won individual largest at the Class 1A meet that championship trophy, It was expected the fed- state championships to lead since Baker County won by got that medal around their See page 15 eral government, specifi- Go vote ... cally Immigration and Cus- toms Enforcement (ICE), How should the would fill up the facility with immigration detain- county spend its A ‘sassy’ lip sync ees based on statements bed taxes? from officials within that agency. % 68 New venues/ performance wins They stopped short of rec opportunities making such guarantees in JOEL ADDINGTON Second place went to Ka- writing, however. % MANAGING EDITOR mila Burks, who lip-synced Still, if all went well 12 New events [email protected] “Can’t Stop the Feeling” initially, ICE representa- by Justin Timberlake. Her tives reportedly told the 20% All of the above outh Baylee Thor- prize was a pair of wireless Tallahassee architect who ton gave a sassy lip headphones. designed the facility, Bill bakercountypress.com Ysync performance The third place finalist Rutherford, even more of Meghan Trainor’s “All was Samuel Rackley with beds could be needed down About That Bass” to win Justin Bieber’s “One Time,” the road, necessitating ex- over the crowd at the first which he directed to his wife pansion of the facility. “Lip Sync Battle” hosted by and coalition coordinator In fact, ICE official the Baker Prevention Coali- Taryn Rackley. Mike Rosas was on hand Possum tion the evening of April 6 at All three were selected when the first cement was Heritage Park and take the based on crowd applause poured for the project in top prize in the contest — a at the end of the fun-filled Purchase this photo at www.bakercountypress.com Photo by Joel Addington March, 2008. wireless speaker. 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Page 2 The Baker County Press Thursday, April 12, 2018 Thursday, April 12, 2018 The Baker County Press Page 3 Lip sync: Drug-free fun From page 1 coalition executive director Lea Rho- event after the contestants took the stage den early this week. once again. “Our goal was to “We will definitely be doing this type of have at least five lip event again. We like to try and do events that syncers and we end- are unique and appealing to all age groups. ed up with nine par- This was fun!” said Ms. Rackley by email ear- ticipants. We nev- ly this week. er know how many Attended by more than 50 people, the lip people we will have sync contest was paired with children’s ac- at an event so our tivities — a bounce house, face painting and philosophy is even card tricks from Shane Kennedy of the Wom- if a handful of kids Second place winner en’s Center of Jacksonville — as well as con- come out, that is Kamila Burks. cessions. worth the effort It was the latest event from the coalition, because that many kids had something fun which works to combat substance abuse and safe to do,” she said. among local youths. The coalition sponsors The coalition is planning more movie in regular entertainment events for kids and the park events soon as well. teens to encourage them to have fun in a safe, Ms. Rhoden said the details — the par- drug and alcohol-free environment. ticular movies, dates and times —will be an- “We were very pleased with the turnout nounced on May 4 (hint, hint). Purchase these photos at www.bakercountypress.com Photos by Joel Addington and participation as a first-time event,” said Baylee Whitehead, 9, and Millie Thorton, 4, of Macclenny play on the inflatable bounce house.

THINGS TO DO From page 1 Baker County High School BCDC: Ex-commissioner felt misled 1 Wildcat Dr., Glen St. Mary From page 1 same decision? No,” he said the BCDC board of directors Looking back though, Mr. said, pointing to the large A Day of Hope Inc. presents early this week. “I’d probably at that time but would lat- Crews said, he would have suite on the south side of the a Teen Challenge rally at But when the facility rather go with some kind of er step down. He said he’d liked to have a seen a better complex housing the sher- the high school, featuring opened its doors in the sum- renovation [of the old jail].” grown dissatisfied with the long-range plan for the fa- iff’s and sheriff’s secretary’s complimentary food mer of 2009, the project- Nonetheless, the project post because his input was cility or something in writ- offices, a lobby area and con- from the Ale House and ed influx of federal inmates as presented more than a ignored and he didn’t trust ing outlining how the county ference room. “It’s not what a drug-free message didn’t materialize, at least decade ago was hard to pass the information he was get- would benefit from the proj- taxpayers expect from their from Jacksonville’s Teen not for several years. Challenge Men’s Center. up. ting. For example, he said, ect. government.” The slow start caused The existing jail and commissioners were initial- “Everyone remembers His predecessor on the The food will be served at 5 BCDC to burn through its re- p.m., and the presentation, sheriff’s office was old, rap- ly told that the county could how it was supposed to hap- board, Julie Combs, now a serve cash to keep operating. including the Stay Sharp idly deterio- pen, but there deputy clerk at the court- It led to employee furloughs program, is scheduled to rating and at was no docu- house, said she voted to re- start at 6 at the high school’s and a temporary forbearance near capacity. “We were supposed to have mentation. We zone the property for the jail auditorium. arrangement with bond- The number were supposed but remained skeptical about holders for partial debt ser- of U.S. Mar- this extra money coming to have this the venture and the potential vice payments. While BCDC shals prison- extra money for the county to face liability BCHS Lady Wildcat has been making full debt ers housed back to the county and that coming back should the project fail. softball vs West Nassau payments for a number of there — a long to the county “I was never in favor of years now, it remains behind time revenue never happened.” and that nev- building the complex,” she 7 p.m. on payments to vendors. source for the –Gordon Crews er happened,” said. “I had a lot of unan- Baker County High School The county, meanwhile, county — was he said. “I’m swered questions. I never got 1 Wildcat Dr. was stuck paying nearly also dwin- not sure if they any answer as to how much Glen St. Mary twice as much for housing dling. not pay a cheaper inmate knew it wouldn’t happen or it would cost per day per in- After falling in a walk-off its inmates at the new facil- “Being a long-time elected housing rate than the feder- it just sounded good ... I still mate.” loss at West Nassau earlier ity. The higher inmate hous- official,” said Mr. Robinson, al government, even though think it was a great deal the After she left the commis- in the season, the Lady Cats ing costs slowly drained the “I trusted the advice and in- years later BCDC began of- way it was sold. It just didn’t sion, however, she says she will try to avenge the loss county’s reserves to near formation provided by the fering the county discounted pan out.” lost interest in the project. when they host the Lady critical levels that are only sheriff at that time. He was rates for paying up front. Michael Crews, a former Former commission- Warriors. now starting to rebound. the top elected official in that county commissioner and er and high school teach- BCDC is now facing new capacity ... Why would we Better move: Build a smaller current captain at the sher- er Mark Hartley, similar- Dollar karaoke at the financial woes tied at least jail with taxpayer money brewery not have that trust in him?” iff’s office, was elected in ly, didn’t have much to say in part to high interest on its Mr. Griffis remembers Like Mr. Griffis, former 2008 but wasn’t on the com- about BCDC, past or present. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. debt. The bonds were issued Crooked Rooster Brewery mulling renovations to the county commissioner Gor- mission when BCDC was ap- “I haven’t been following with an adjustable interest old jail but said it was too don Crews, who was enjoy- proved. it,” he said. “I think it did get 1478 S. Sixth St. rate that’s now above 8 per- Macclenny, FL 32063 far gone to save. That led of- ing Spring Break with his “We were dealing with the us something. At the time it cent. ficials to consider building grandkids by the lake last fallout,” he said this week. didn’t seem we could afford Crooked Rooster Brewery The nonprofit owner of a new one, which officials week, doesn’t regret creating “There were meetings when I to build that large of [a jail]. is hosting a dollar karaoke the jail and sheriff’s com- in Glades County, FL were BCDC to finance construc- was there where I expressed From what we thought it was fundraiser to benefit plex, which is operated by already doing with similar on numerous occasions con- going to be, it was a good the Women’s Center of tion of the new jail without the Baker County Sheriff’s promises of revenue from cerns about the daily rate the deal, but all that kind of fell Jacksonville during Sexual obligating taxpayers’ money. Office on behalf of BCDC, ICE detainees to repay debt county was charged. I did not through when they didn’t Assault Awareness month. But, he admits, given the has pinned its hopes on a issued to build a new facility. struggles BCDC has faced feel like we should be paying bring the ICE inmates.” There will be prize drawings federal loan to refinance its for $5 as well as hamburgers “It was working for them,” in the last decade servicing what ICE was paying, but we Asked if he now thinks the debt and free up an estimat- said Mr. Griffis. “The ICE the debt used to build the were constantly told by the former board should have and hotdogs for donations. ed $1 million per year. All proceeds will benefit folks were saying there’s no 500-plus-bed jail, the better previous administration the taken a different course re- problem getting the inmates. county had to, which was lated to the jail, Mr. Hartley survivors of sexual assault. Was it the ‘right’ decision? move may have been for the Looking back, with the same untrue. It was a blatant lie said it’s hard to say. Former commissioners split county to borrow substan- APRIL 14 information, I think I would tially less money to build to the commission I served “Maybe we should have Wildcat Warrior 5k The Baker County Com- have made the same deci- a smaller facility to house on at the time and that lie looked to build a smaller mission in 2008 consist- sion. It was the right deci- mainly local prisoners. caused us to go into reserves one, but I don’t know that 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. ed of Alex Robinson, Mike sion with what information If the county had financed to prop up the whole thing.” because I don’t know how Heritage Park Village, Griffis, Mark Hartley, Gor- we had at the time ... It was The former commission- many [county inmates] are Lowder St. and built a 250-bed facility, don Crews and Julie Combs. vetted in public. No one was er agreed that the ideal de- in there now,” he said. Macclenny, FL 32063 for instance, the debt load They helped lay the ground- against it in concept at the would’ve been much small- cision during the early plan- There were on average Wildcat Warrior 5k is a work for the project, loaning time.” er, perhaps $20-$25 million, ning stages — as far back as 128 local prisoners at the nonprofit charitable event BCDC some $200,000 in But unlike Mr. Robinson, and the interest rate on the 2006 when commission- jail in February, which was to raise community support seed money at zero interest, Mr. Griffis says he doesn’t re- debt would be about half as ers agreed to the project in about the average for the for families of children repaid with 6 acres of the gret the decision and doesn’t much, too. concept — would’ve been to previous four months. The battling life threatening purchased property, and re- believe he was misled by for- “It’s tough to say because build a smaller 275-to-300 average number of federal illness. Join us to INSPIRE, zoning the acreage for the mer sheriff Dobson. it was such a financial strug- bed jail complex at county detainees from October to EMPOWER & STRENGTHEN jail complex. “Looking back, hindsight expense. February was 346. the love and spirit of our gle, but I still see how it [the They were sold on the being 20/20, would we have “I would not have sup- community while helping a current facility] could be a project by its biggest backer been better off to bite the ported it being as big as it great cause. positive to the county if it’s CHECK IT OUT... and arguably the most pow- bullet and build the jail, with ever paid off,” said the long- is, and not only smaller but bakercountypress.com Free health fair at erful elected official at that taxpayers still on the hook, I time ER nurse. without all the luxuries,” he Ed Fraser Memorial time, former sheriff Joey don’t know,” said Mr. Griffis, Hospital Dobson. They were told the assistant manager for the there would be so much de- City of Macclenny. “... BCDC 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. mand for space for ICE de- may survive and do what it Ed Fraser Memorial FRIDAY, APRIL 20 tainees, BCDC would have was planned to do originally. Hospital enough money to not only The jury is still out on wheth- 159 N. Third St. pay back the bonds but also Macclenny, FL 32063 er that was the right decision offset higher housing costs or not.” EARLY-BIRD at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital for the county, which would In Mr. Robinson’s mind, BCHS will host a free health fair roughly double to more than however, the verdict is clear. on Saturday, April 14. Lots $84 per inmate per day at “Since the inception of DISCOUNT! of activities including the new jail. BCDC, I’ve come to the con- health screenings, bone 7 pm After a few years, then clusion my trust in our sher- density screenings, wellness county commissioner Mr. iff was grossly misplaced and education and free hot $2 off advance Student tickets Robinson recalls hearing, it was intentionally abused,” dogs, chips and drinks. the county could get even There is even face painting he said. “I feel like the sheriff tickets until $7 in advance more money in the form of for the kids as well as WQIK and those closest to him mis- 99.1 broadcasting live. For excess revenue returned to led the county commission APRIL 13 $10 at the door more information, call (904) county coffers by BCDC. and the public.” 259-3151. Among the former com- He said a possible moti- Adult tickets missioners interviewed vation for doing so may have $10 in advance during the last week, Mr. been the potential for more ADD YOUR Robinson, a Macclenny elec- funding for the sheriff’s de- $13 at the door trician, was the most an- partment. The original man- COMMUNITY gered about how the new agement fee due to the de- As seen on EVENT TO THE jail endeavor played out. He partment in BCDC was set said he feels like he and oth- at $800,000, he said, com- ILLUSIONISTS ONLINE & PRINT er officials were intentionally pared to $200,000 today. America’s Got CALENDAR misinformed by the former The larger fee was never sheriff, though he couldn’t collected, however, due to Talent! DAVID & JENNY AT say to what end. the financial troubles BCDC bakercountypress.com “Knowing then what I faced from day one. Tickets and info at magicshowtix.com or Baker County High School know now, would I make the Mr. Robinson served on Proceeds benefit Baker County High School PBIS program Page 4 The Baker County Press Thursday, April 12, 2018 Thursday, April 12, 2018 The Baker County Press Page 5

BAKER COUNTY COMMISSION BAKER COUNTY COMMISSION WANT TO LEARN A’Donna Jackson’s CPR AND FIRST AID? Income Tax Service The Baker County Health Department Make upgrades, get free lights Bed tax helps fund local events holds classes monthly. do upgrades to the fields, or tion and died on the spot. of courthouse security, said 759-0884 MIKE ANDERSON before the commission last by an annual charitable mu- of the revenue annually may Call 259-6291 ext 5269 what have you. We give them “If you leave the lights on the new machine is identical u 1040EZ - $70* u 1040A - $80* week. sic festival called Bear in the be appropriated for special Deal on a dollar for dollar match. I all night you have to pay a to ones in use by the Florida PRESS STAFF u 1040 - $85* u State Taxes - $50 “Right now, conserva- Square in the North Georgia events that promote tour- understand we’ve had stuff $100 fine. I have no problem Department of Corrections. u Small Business Taxes - $190** Eighteen years after a tively, we think that our ex- town of Dahlonega. ism. done at the fields but we still at all with that,” said Com- He said it contains the latest u S-Corp Business Taxes - $300-$500** • Reasonable Rates field lights tourist development tax was penses are going to be about “This was our twist on Commissioner Bennett u Insurance Form 1095-A - $20 have light bills.” missioner Jimmy Anderson. X-ray technology and has “a • Reliable & Accurate enacted in Baker County the $4500,” said Mr. Sheppard, taking the Bear in the Square said Possum in the Park Then he moved into the “That’s just irresponsibili- greater ability to penetrate Call to schedule an appointment to drop-off! main purpose still has not adding that the $1500 con- and creating our own home- “would be an excellent op- Located in Glen St. Mary • 20+ years specific reason he raised the ty of whoever was using the steel” and can also detect experience open to all been achieved – building a tribution from the county town event here in Baker portunity” for the use of bed *Each form an additional $5 (W2, 1099, etc) **additional fees may apply issue for discussion, which field.” wiring on explosive devices. civic center or auditorium as would help finance market- County, calling it the Pos- tax revenue, but he was un- he said was to “offer some But he and other commis- • Approved job descrip- a venue for cultural events, ing expenses for the 11-hour sum in the Park,” he said, der the impression that the MIKE ANDERSON consistency in our policy.” sioners felt that improve- tions and salary ranges for music concerts and other ac- event. noting that the festival has TDC first would have to re- th PRESS STAFF “I don’t like to propose ments Baker County Little two new positions starting 1159 S. 6 tivities designed to bring vis- The county’s participa- continued to draw bigger view such requests and ad- Florida Twin Theatre this because I consider my- League has made at Knabb in 2019 when the county itors to the county. tion as a sponsor, he said, crowds each year. vise the commission. 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Call St., Starke Street After rejecting a move self fiscally conservative … Sports Complex in exchange fire and Emergency Medical But that doesn’t mean “will help ensure that the “The first two years we did When it came time for the 259-7800 to grant a blanket waiver of but right now my proposal is for a waiver of electric fees Services departments will be Visit us online at www.FloridaTwinTheatre.com Macclenny the so-called “bed tax,” event can reach our goal to it over at Friendship Park in board to take action on the electric bills for the use of that we dissolve the light bill has been a good deal for the combined under the leader- STARTS FRIDAY – SCREEN 1 NOW SHOWING – SCREEN 2 which was implemented by raise $5000 for charity.” Glen and the last two years request, he asked whether ball fields at county parks, charge because Little League county because everyone ship of a Fire/EMS chief and DWAYNE JOHNSON in DENNIS QUAID in the county commission in This year’s recipient is we’ve moved it over here the commission could vote the county commission last can do some things to get benefits from better facili- deputy chief. 2000 and has grown to over Project Cold Case, which is to Heritage Park,” he said, to “move money out of that week voted to extend the of- their bill cleaned (erased),” ties all year and it reduces After comparing salaries half a million dollars today, focusing on a joint jurisdic- adding that the event likely (TDC) account” without in- fer to all athletic groups in for similar positions in oth- isn’t being spent on a much tional unsolved murder case will be moved to a larger site put from the Tourist Devel- exchange for improvements er Northeast Florida com- $5 EACH smaller scale to support less involving the Baker County next year to accommodate opment Council, to which made at the facilities. munities, commissioners set XBOX 360 & PS3 GAMES BUY A XBOX 360 OR PS3 SYSTEM grandiose purposes. Sheriff’s Office and the Jack- increasing crowd sizes and County Attorney Rich Ko- Friday 7:00, 9:05 Friday 7:30 Previously, the county the salary range for the fire/ “If you leave the lights on all night Two months ago county sonville Sheriff’s Office. more vendors. mando noted that commis- BUY 3 GET 2 has only entered into such EMS chief at $65,000 to Saturday 4:50, 7:00, 9:05 Saturday 5:00, 7:30 commissioners approved a Mr. Sheppard, own- In addition to ads in The sioners have done so in the GAMES an agreement with Baker $75,000 and the salary for Sunday 4:50, 7:00 Sunday 5:00, 7:05 GET 1FREE FREE you have to pay a $100 fine. I have no request by County Manager er of the Crooked Rooster Baker County Press and past. County Little League, which the deputy chief at $45,000 Wednesday-Thursday 7:15 Wednesday-Thursday 7:30 Kennie Downing to appro- Brewery in Macclenny and Hometown Journal, Mr. “Let me ask my question Commissioner James Croft to $55,000. problem at all with that. That’s just priate $1500 to help fund a member of the county’s Sheppard said Possum in again,” Mr. Bennett said. Check out our website and our Dealfl icks discount admission offers argued is unfair to others — The new chief’s position is her second annual Dog Days Land Planning Agency, said the Park is being promoted “Can we actually approve such as softball, church and expected to be filled by next AUTO » HOME » LIFE » BUSINESS irresponsibility of whoever was using of Baker Festival at the coun- an estimated 2000 visitors on Facebook, Twitter and this funding request?” volleyball teams — who pay February or early spring. ty fairgrounds on April 14. are expected to attend this flyers. “I believe we can,” the at- the county’s full charge of EMS director David Rich- the field.” Later, they granted a year’s festival, which will “We’re trying to attract torney replied, adding that $10 an hour to cover lighting ardson is retiring at the end –Commissioner Jimmy Anderson $1500 request on April 3 to feature American folk music more people this year from the TDC’s purpose is to set J.D. costs. of May, 2019. Hugh D. Fish, Jr. support the Possum in the bands, numerous vendors the Westside of Jacksonville, direction for “long-term “In the last fiscal year A job overview provided Park’s fifth annual charity and other activities. Lake Butler and the Lake goals.” a little under $3200 came said Mr. Croft. “But what can the financial burden on the by the county manager stat- Serving music festival, which begins “This event,” he said, “is City area,” he said. “Okay, I move to approve in as revenue on over an the volleyball league do or county. ed that the county “wants to at 9 a.m. on April 21 at Heri- part of a coordinated effort That’s good, Commis- the requested amount of $18,000 light bill (total at other groups that don’t have “Baker County Little transition from two separate Baker County tage Park in Macclenny. by local civic organizations sioner Bennett said, because $1500 for Possum in the all county parks),” Commis- the option? So, my proposal League is not spending up departments into one con- County officials also have and volunteers to help mar- tourist development funds Park’s music festival,” Mr. for over 39 years sioner Croft said when he is that until we come up with to their light fee and quit- solidated department and discussed the potential use ket Baker County to reach can only be used to support Bennett said, gaining the brought the matter up at a an option nobody pays.” ting (improvements),” said hire full-time firefighter per- of bed taxes to fund future (its) full potential as a fam- events designed to attract unanimous consent of the board meeting the evening Furthermore, he said, Commissioner Anderson. sonnel to work side by side specializing in... attractions at St. Mary’s ily-friendly community that visitors from surrounding board. of April 3. “This year so far the county should begin “They’re spending above with the volunteers.” River Shoals Park, possibly actively supports others in counties, not just those who In a report to the com- we’ve brought in a little over charging a penalty, say their light fee.” The merger was one of horse shows, ATV and bicy- and around the community live in Baker County. mission last week Mrs. $2100 and the light bill is a $100, for any group that fails After other board mem- numerous recommenda- Real Estate cle races, concerts and the through public-private part- At first, however, it ap- Downing said the tourist little over $11,000.” to turn the lights off after bers expressed their support tions a citizen visioning like. nerships.” peared as though the request development tax fund con- The county ends up pay- they finish playing at night, for extending the same offer committee made last year The key requirement, of- While Project Cold Case might be denied because a tained $546,627, of which ing the bulk of the bills from something that occurs all too to other groups willing to following an in-depth as- Family Law ficials say, is that qualifying will be the primary bene- nine-member Tourist De- 75 percent is reserved for a Florida Power and Light Co., frequently. provide their own labor and sessment of firefighting and events must be intended and ficiary, Mr. Sheppard said velopment Council (TDC), civic center/auditorium, 10 which defeats the intent of “This would encourage money to improve parks, EMS services and funding advertised as a vehicle to proceeds from a 5K run from which was created in 2000 percent for “cultural events Personal Injury the county’s ball part light- folks to make sure the lights Mr. Croft said that was his levels in Baker County. promote tourism. Heritage Park to Baker High to advise the county com- and activities which promote ing fees, he said. are off before they leave the intention all along. • Scheduled a day-long “When we have an op- and back will be donated to mission on the use of tour- tourism in Baker County,” 10 “The whole purpose is field,” Mr. Croft said. “My proposal has done budget workshop on June 12 portunity to promote things the family of Colby Hodg- ism development funds, has percent for administrative to try to recover the money While his second sugges- exactly what I wanted it to work out all the details for in the county we use the ap- es, former Wildcat baseball been inactive for quite some expenses and 5 percent for Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm that is being billed,” Com- tion received unanimous to do,” he said, “and that’s the upcoming fiscal year in 1161 S. 6TH STREET ~ MACCLENNY propriate funds to do so and pitcher who recently lost his time. contingency. Closed 12-1 for lunch missioner Croft said. “But support of the board, his mo- that we’re finally on record 2018-19 beginning October that is the purpose of these battle with testicular cancer. “The TDC has been dor- Most of the TDC money is then the board entered into tion to dissolve light bills for as saying somebody else 1, which, if accomplished, 34 S. Fifth Street | Macclenny | hughfi [email protected] 904-259-6296 funds,” said Commission- Before the board voted on mant for several years, so as derived from a 3 percent tax an agreement with the Little all groups that reserve ball (groups other than Little could set a precedent for fu- er James Bennett after the the request Commissioner of now, no seats are filled,” on lodging at three motels in www.wellsmac.com League that allowed them to fields failed to gain any trac- League) can do this. This ture budgets. board approved his motion Bennett asked Mr. Sheppard the county manager said in Macclenny. 259-6606 county has never done this. Traditionally, the com- The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. last week to grant the $1500 to explain what Possum in an email a few days after the Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. We dealt with one organiza- mission has met numer- donation for Possum in the the Park was all about, say- commission meeting. “We tion and that one organiza- ous times over a period of Park. ing he knew nothing about hope to have a new list very tion only. We need a consis- months to go over all depart- Greg Sheppard, a found- it and wondered “if it had soon of potential TDC mem- tent policy.” ment budgets before reach- er and co-chair of Possum in anything to do with an ani- bers to present to the board Commissioner James ing a consensus on a new the Park, submitted a letter mal show or something like for approval.” Got challenges Bennett and other board budget. This time, officials Going through to the county manager last that.” According to the legisla- members agreed that any say they intend to complete month seeking the donation Mr. Sheppard explained tion that created the bed tax in your life any trials group that offers to improve the task in one day, begin- and personally appeared that the event was inspired and TDC, up to 10 percent county recreational facilities ning at 1 p.m. until the job is and family? relationally, should be given the same op- done. fi nancially, or We Make House Calls portunity to reduce or elim- • Authorized $24,908 in inate power bills so long as emergency repairs to county physically? they provide proof of the fire engine 50 following a de- Passed out from ‘huffing’ improvements they claim to termination that what at first A Macclenny man fac- county deputies charged a front right window into have made. was thought to be a minor oil es counts of felony child trio of suspects with posses- shrubbery. “At the end of the day leak actually was caused by a neglect and misdemean- sion of meth and meth-re- The meth inside alleged- there’s got to be some ac- faulty head gasket that also or possession of a harmful lated devices following ly belonged to Mr. Hance, As we live each day countability that they’ve ac- had leaked oil into the cool- chemical after he was found traffic stops, one of them a based on a statement made tually done that,” Commis- ant system, necessitating passed out in his vehicle at bicyclist. to another deputy at the we will face challenges sioner Bennett said. more extensive repairs. Macclenny City Park with Deputy Jeffrey Davis said scene. Mr. Fennell was tick- County Manager Ken- Because the fire depart- his 6-year-old daughter he confronted James Whit- eted for speeding and two and go through LOCAL BAKER COUNTY nie Downing was directed ment budget didn’t have nearby in a rear seat. taker, 41, of Macclenny on other occupants, James Rat- to bring back a revised light sufficient funds to cover the Deputy John U.S. 90 west about liff III, 30, and Rachael Ros- diffi cult trials. usage policy reflecting the repairs, the county manager Murphy respond- 3:30 a.m. on April ier, 22, both of Macclenny, board’s intent for approv- asked the board to approve ed to a complaint 3 after seeing him were not charged. ROOFING CONTRACTOR al at the next commission the expenditure from the by a 34-year-old near Lowder Street • Another vehicle pas- meeting. general fund, which may be Macclenny woman on a bicycle without senger, Jessica Floyd, 29, Bringing roofi ng needs to a professional In other business last reimbursed next year if the the early evening reflectors. of Glen was charged with Join us at Emmanuel Baptist Church week commissioners: commission approves a pro- of April 3 and said A consent search having meth in a syringe, • Approved a request posed increase in the annual he had to shake Ca- of a cart he was a Suboxone strip and oth- for the new sermon series: Lifesavers level at competitive prices from Finance Director Cher- fire assessment. leb Poturich, 33, pulling turned up er paraphernalia when the yl Rewis and Clerk of Courts Ms. Downing said the awake to question one gram of meth in 2005 Dodge she was riding Stacie Harvey to purchase a expenditure should be de- him. The officer Caleb Poturich a baggie, a syringe in about midnight on April with Pastor Mike Ramondetta • Free roof estimates $42,823 Heimann Hi-Scan clared an emergency “so that described him as with meth residue 4 was stopped on CR 125 6040i X-ray machine to scan Engine 50 can be repaired “slightly lethargic” and said and a digital scale, among north of Glen for an expired briefcases, boxes and other and placed back in service.” Mr. Poturich denied being other items. tag. Starting Sunday, April 8 at 11:00 am items at the front entrance • Established new voting under the influence of drugs • Timothy Hance, 32, of Detective Jeremiah • Free hail damage inspections to the county courthouse. precincts to coincide with or alcohol. Glen St. Mary was jailed the Combs said he conducted In the new series we will learn great principles that will help us power (familiar with insurance claims) “At this time our machine county commission district During a consent search, early morning of April 8 for the traffic stop near Pierce is 8 years old. It has been boundaries, though the lo- Deputy Murphy found an meth possession and tam- Road, and soon learned that through each day as we face life’s toughest challenges! down for over three weeks cation of the nine polling aerosol can of Endust dust- pering with evidence after Ms. Floyd was wanted in and it cannot be repaired,” places will remain the same. ing and cleaning spray on the vehicle he was riding in Duval County for failure to • Re-roof said Ms. Rewis. “We have Concerned voters may con- the front driver’s side floor- was clocked speeding north- pay child support. He spot- done our due diligence. We tact the supervisor of elec- board, and two additional bound on CR 125 near the ted a box containing the have shopped around.” tions office at 259-6339 with cans on the front passenger interstate. items while escorting the • New roof She said the money will questions about whether seat. Inhaling the spray is Deputy Jeffrey Higgin- suspect out of the vehicle, come from a grant-funded their particular polling place often called “huffing” and botham said a 2007 Toyo- and Mr. Floyd admitted it courthouse facility account, has changed. though delivering a euphor- ta driven by Thor Fennell, belonged to her. • Repairs which presently contains • Selected Jowett & ic high it is considered dan- 28, of Glen turned into the Three other occupants, $142,000, not from the Wood, a forest management gerous and even deadly to Journey Store about 12:30 Chasity Ellis, 25, and Kel- county’s general fund. company, to lead the tree humans. a.m., and he observed what ly Crews, 38, both of Glen, • Steep or Flat Sgt. John Peterson, chief thinning, replanting and Deputy Murphy quoted turned out to be a cloth li- and Jack Hodges Jr., 49, of harvesting program at Bak- Mr. Poturich as admitting quor bag tossed out the Hampton were not charged. er County’s St. Mary’s River he is a meth user trying to Locally owned by: Deborah Jackson, Scout sign-ups Shoals Park for the next four quit, and that he “huffs” as a years. The company was one Cut Scout Pack 555 will substitute. of only two firms that re- Ronnie Jackson and Shane Baity have sign-ups for boys en- The witness said she was sponded to requests for pro- tering the first grade in the parked next to the suspect’s Want a Lift? posals the county sent to 31 Lift Chair Headquarters fall on April 12 at 6:30 p.m. vehicle and observed him companies. at the extended day room inhale the spray then pass After a review of bid re- KICK BACK & RELAX... on the PreK-K campus in out with the daughter in the sponses by county staff it also helps you up 904-435-ROOF (7663) south Macclenny. rear seat. She said he re- Jowett & Wood won the Camping, racing der- mained in that state about Easy payments to fi t ANY budget award by outscoring its com- www.EBCLife.org CCC: 1330709 by cars, shooting BB guns an hour. petitor, The Forestry Com- and bow and arrow are just In other recent arrests, 12286 N CR 23-A | Macclenny pany, 279 to 265. a few of the fun activities BAKER SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER 259-1676 that Cub Scouts do. Macclenny || 259-5655 Page 6 The Baker County Press Thursday, April 12, 2018 Thursday, April 12, 2018 The Baker County Press Page 7 Check scheme foiled Drivers Arrests, complaint OPINION In what was described as a set-up by an wallet and purse from a vehicle belonging to arrested undercover informant, Baker County detec- Reva Guin and parked near the Dollar Gen- for theft of jewelry tives arrested an Orange Park man on April 3 eral on South Sixth Street. for bringing counterfeit bills and bogus pay- Deputy Jacob Satterwhite traced the sus- with pot Police took three persons into custody and named a fourth roll checks into Macclenny with the aim of pect via a surveillance video from nearby Mc- in a criminal complaint for their roles in the theft of an esti- having one of them cashed here. Donald’s, and from witness statements at the mated $700 in jewelry during an early morning burglary at Lessons learned from jail fiasco a decade ago According to the report submitted by Det. store. He was confronted at Rhoden’s trailer a residence on Bluewater Court in the Macedonia neighbor- and beer hood north of Macclenny. Charlie Sharman, Bo Ellis park nearby and the purse plus $38 were re- Joel Addington’s retro- The majority of ex-com- was signed, but met with force. He certainly treated Now the challenge for the near-immediate decision to Neighbor Michael Johnson told Dep- Shipman, 38, intended to covered from a baby stroller. A state trooper arrested spective this week on the missioners seem now to dogged opposition by Mr. the county commission that nonprofit BCDC and ulti- retire and anoint his under uty John Finley he informed homeowner have the informant cash Mr. Young was charged with felony bur- a Raiford woman for drunk birth of BCDC a decade believe they would never Dobson insisting this was a way. mately the county commis- sheriff Gerald Gonzalez to Brandi Estep about 3:30 a.m. that he saw an $860 check on Intra- glary, misdemeanor theft and marijuana driving early on April 7 af- ago to both replace an ag- have signed onto this, opt- “win-win” proposition. He All this is history now, sion is obtaining alternate run in his place. The latter two males and a female in her backyard coastal Builders Corp. of possession. ter following her weaving ing county jail and have ing instead for a lesser debt probably believed that, but and truly Baker County has financing to give the jail had to run, and lose, with with what appeared to be a dark-colored Jacksonville Beach and • Deputy Jeffrey Davis arrested Den- southbound Chevrolet on someone else pay for it is a load to construct a new jail it’s generally conceded now learned from it. The fallout operation some breathing the yoke of the incumbent bag. Ms. Estep, away at work, then called split the proceeds. nis May, 58, at Dixie trailer park behind SR 121 south of Macclenny. well-done look back on how with room for future growth that he was blinded by leg- from the jail fiasco may not room back from its gloomy around his neck, and Mr. the sheriff’s department. Officers found the Winn-Dixie the evening of April 7 for steal- Candy Bennett, 41, sitting county commission- and whatev- acy building have directly whipped any fiscal morass (dwindling Rhoden by winning was left Mr. Johnson said he saw the female check and nine others left ing two cases of beer from the store. had a strong odor of alco- ers perceived it then, and er the federal (as witnessed of the sitting commission- reserves, high interest on to clean up the mess. walk to an adjoining trailer and Deputy blank in the Honda with An employee called police after witness- hol when questioned, and what they think now with government Impressions by the palatial ers (most declined to seek bonds, large accounts pay- It’s no stretch to say the Finley approached her there seated on Taylor Bowles Virginia plates stopped ing Mr. May go to the cooler and lift the beer Trooper K.A. Hilliard said the knowledge of hindsight. deigned to and lavish- re-election for one reason able backlogs). It’s far from events a decade ago lead- Bo Shipman back steps. Identified as Taylor Bowles, Jim McGauley on SR 228 in south Mac- valued at $53 before walking out of the store. she fumbled with identifi- We all could use a little send our way ly furnished or another), but it gave mo- out of the woods. ing up to building a new jail 22, of Macclenny, she allegedly admitted clenny that afternoon by Based on a surveillance video, he was traced cation and papers, at one hindsight looking back on as extra in- office he ap- mentum to new faces vow- The public souring on changed the course of poli- she had been next door with others she detectives Charles Ross and Keith Parker af- to his residence where both cases were recov- point dropping them out- decisions we’ve made. The come. pointed for himself at the ing to stop the fiscal bleed- the new jail played at least tics in Baker County more identified as Carl Rhoden, 35, of Glen St. ter they were tipped that Mr. Shipman was in ered, less two beers he consumed. side the vehicle door. challenge always is to swal- That option in fact was new jail), lack of experience ing and eventually draw the a partial role in Sheriff Scot- than any single event. Ten Mary and Dalton Daniels, 25, of Jack- the area. The suspect also had two fake $50 • A criminal complaint was filed naming The trooper also noted low our pride and honestly proposed by many (yours in the business world and a line on how much the coun- ty Rhoden stepping forth years from now we’ll know sonville. She claimed not to know their bills and a fake $20 bill in his possession that Matthew Lindsey, 31, of Sanderson as the two open beers inside the assess where we might may truly included) before smug belief he was the most ty was going to pay for local to oppose Mr. Dobson in how much. whereabouts. he allegedly was going to circulate here. person who took 26 items from the inventory car. Ms. Bennett, who ad- have gone amiss, and learn any bond indebtedness powerful local political inmate room and board. 2016, and the incumbent’s The deputy and Sgt. Patrick McGauley The driver of the vehicle said to be Mr. at Walmart in late March and drove off from mitted she had been drink- from it. Looking back on then spoke with Paul Melvin III, 43, at the Shipman’s girlfriend of the same Orange a security employee in a blue pickup truck ing but changed the quan- things we’ve done well — or nearby trailer and he denied Ms. Bowles’ Park address was identified as Brandie Mad- before he could be detained for police. tity amounts, performed turned out well with luck — BAKER admission that Mr. Rhoden was inside. It dox, 31. She claimed to have no knowledge of Deputy Morgan McDuffie learned Mr. poorly on field sobriety Carl Rhoden is no challenge. was only after threat of sending a K-9 into the checks or bills and was not charged. Lindsey had been banned from the store tests and her blood alcohol No one on the county the residence that he appeared. • Juan Young, 22, of Jacksonville was ar- in December for stealing so he will also be level measured .142, nearly board at that time remains Mr. Daniels is believed to have taken the stolen jewelry rested the morning of April 7 for theft of a charged with trespass. twice the legal limit. an incumbent today. The with him when he left the scene. He and the alleged accom- • Trooper Joshua Seay fact that their acquiescence SOCIAL FEEDS plices are charged with felony burglary and grand theft. Mr. arrested Jordan Weeks, in 2008 was key to getting Melvin faces one felony charge for giving a false statement. 25, of Washington, FL the the new jail project off the In another home burglary case, Jennifer Starling, 28, of morning of April 4 after ground lends credence to March to protest lack of Glen was arrested on April 3 and charged with the theft of stopping his westbound why what they think today two shotguns from the residence of her sister Dana Barton Ford Explorer on Inter- is important. They had to last month. state 10 in west Baker sign off on a $3 million land Det. Jake Betros said pawn records indicated Ms. Starling County for speeding. purchase and the $45 mil- arrest in Broadus killing pawned a .20 gauge on March 22 for $30 and she later ad- He detected a strong lion bond issue. mitted under questioning to selling a .410 to a north county JOEL ADDINGTON D.C. says the march will Enforcement (FDLE). The odor of marijuana from What seems apparent man for $60. based on responses to Mr. MANAGING EDITOR start at 3:15 p.m. and end at FDLE has not been trans- the interior, and found Addington’s questions is [email protected] the church at 4:30 p.m. with parent in their investiga- 32 grams of the drug on the majority of ex-commis- a vigil in DJ Broadus’ mem- tion and has not provided a a black case and a roller, sioners believe either they Activists calling for an ar- ory. timetable for charges to be along with a smoking pipe www.bakercountypress.com were purposely misled by rest in the killing of Dominic “Despite overwhelming pressed in DJ’s death. Activ- in a fast food bag. then-sheriff Joey Dobson, Jerome “DJ” Broadus II at evidence that Fraser shot ists and community organi- Mr. Weeks was charged the hands of Gardner Kent Broadus in the face at least zations in Florida and across with felony possession of or they went along believing Over 17 Years Experience what he did at the time — Fraser at the latter’s South- three times at close range the country believe that the pot, possession of para- the jail would pay for itself ern States Nursery Road there have still been no ar- FDLE and Baker County phernalia and felony pos- Tile, Laminate, Wood & Stone Showroom via income from federal ICE home on February 3 are rests or charges filed against Sheriff Departments are session of a Glock pistol inmates. There was some, planning a “March on Mac- Fraser,” it reads. “Gardner covering up the execution to found in a glove box. Fraser is the son of Ryan T. protect the well-connected Southern Custom Floors but not a majority of, con- clenny” April 21 from Em- • Probation officers and 1458 South 6th St. | Macclenny cern that the income base manuel Church of God in Fraser, fired Jacksonville Fraser Family.” Detective Charlie Sharman had no real foundation, and Christ to the courthouse and Police Officer and former Near weekly requests by arrested James Render III, % 653-TILE that, of course, turned out back that afternoon. Baker County Sheriff. The Press for more informa- 20, at his north Macclenny 10 Open Tues. & Thurs. 9-8 A statement released “Not only has no arrest tion regarding the investiga- to be the case. apartment at midday on OFF Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9-5 The result was a near-im- April 6 partly titled “Kill- been made, DJ’s family tion from FDLE have been April 3 after finding seven MATERIALS & INSTALLATION mediate sucking sound er With Ties to Local Sher- has received very little in- met with the same stock re- small baggies of pot and of the commission’s siz- iff Walks Free Now For 62 formation about the status sponse — that the informa- a digital scale in his bed- able cash surplus in 2009 Days” from Bob Schlenhu- of the investigation, which tion is confidential pending room. Book your healthy home carpet cleaning! (around $13 million) going ber of Peacebuilding Con- has been taken over by the the outcome of the active in- He is charged with felo- down the hole to a level so nections in Washington, Florida Department of Law vestigation. ny possession with intent depleted that it truly im- to sell. Mr. Render is on periled the fiscal viability of Making those pre-dawn ‘to-do’ lists probation for sale of opium Baker County government. Gun is found after threats derivative drugs. One For some reason I’ve gotten in the they set the stage for the rest of my agreed that they couldn’t understand habit of waking up at 4 a.m. It could be day. I wake up blue and it usually takes how you could not sleep under a top A Macclenny woman was arrested the late Ms. Nobles was booked for aggravated as- ALCOHOLICS Free a sign that I am getting older and when a couple of hours before I get back on sheet. The lone guy did not agree. He afternoon of April 8 for making repeated sault with a weapon, a third-degree felony. “Carpet dries in hours The you get older stuff like that happens. track. slept with just the blanket. ANONYMOUS telephone threats against three persons, then In other recent incidents, all resulting in Room not days” Baker County Usually, I will look at my watch and Worry-mode often stacks one thing I got to thinking about that. I won- driving by their residence on Linda Street criminal complaints: Meetings Mon. - Sat. @ 8 pm say, “You idiot, it’s 4 a.m. Roll over and on top of another on top of another der if that’s a universal man/woman with what turned out to be a loaded .22 cal- • Samantha Combs, 23, was named 8981 S. SR 228, Macclenny go back to sleep. Most of the time, that until it looks like I’ll never get through thing. Press iber rifle openly displayed on the dashboard for battery on her sister-in-law Cheyenne Meeting Monday @ 6:30 pm Minimum purchase $95 works. it all during the day. Then morning I don’t use a top sheet, but Kelley of her vehicle. Combs, 23, at a residence on Abernathy Cir- 275-4379 93 N. 5th St., Macclenny Expires 5/31 Occasionally, however, it does not. dawns and I’ve finished everything on does. She uses the top sheet and a Deputy Morgan McDuffie arrested Char- cle north of Sanderson the afternoon of April When that happens, my mind takes my worry clipboard by 10 a.m and I’m blanket if it is cold. I only use a blan- lotte Nobles, 50, at that address answering 1. The accused told Deputy Mitchell Wight trips down the rabbit hole with Alice left scratching my head. ket. a disturbance complaint and found the sus- an argument broke out over alleged insults Baker County Ag Fair and thinks of all sorts of strange and Or I worry about things in the future I scratched my head again and pect “extremely intoxicated” and screaming to her mother. USPS 040-280 unusual things. I get very creative at 4 over which I have no control. Money, thought about that. at others identified as T.C. Green Jr., 67, and • Deputy John Murphy filed a complaint Post Office Box 598 a.m. health, our country, To me, the top sheet is useless. Starla Walker, 25, of the same Glen St. Mary on Christina Vann, 39, no address given, for Macclenny, FL 32063 I have written stories the world, the zombie It serves no purpose except to cover address, and Melissa Walker, 43, of White battery on estranged husband Terry Vann, (904) 259-2400 and songs in my mind, My Side of apocalypse. Most of you up. It doesn’t keep you warm at all. Springs. 40, during an argument April 2 as they re- Spring The Baker County Press is songs, come up with won- that stuff I have very Kelley, who is more subtle than I All three told the officer they heard a dis- turned home with their children following an published each Thursday derful schemes. The nutty little control over, but am, disagreed. “I don’t know how you turbance outside and went out to find Ms. Easter visit out of town. by Baker County Press, part of these 4 a.m. mus- the Matter try telling that to the can sleep under those blankets every Nobles driving east on Linda with the rifle • Christian Rogers, 19, of Sanderson was Inc. Periodicals postage ings is that they all make Robert Gerard 4 a.m. blues. On those night with your bare feet sticking out visible and pointed in their direction. She accused in a complaint filed by Deputy Jus- paid under permit issued perfect sense at the time. occasions, I’m better the bottom. It’s way too hot.” then parked in front of the driveway threw tin Yingling of battery on a 17-year-old male April 12, 1929 at the post Fling If I’m lucky, by the time I off getting up, taking a “No it’s not. Only my feet get hot. the gun into the back of the vehicle where it at an address on Hoss Keller Road the early office in Macclenny, Flor- wake up the next morning, I have for- shower and drinking coffee. The rest of me is nice and perfectly & ida. was later found with 17 live rounds. morning of March 31. gotten every single thing that I’ve con- Today was a 4 a.m. morning, but it toasty.” SUBSCRIPTION RATES cocted in the wee small hours of the was mild. I had to go back to school af- “Hmmpf.” $25.00 a year inside Bak- morning. ter a week off for spring break. I made I have to give this more thought. I’ll er County; $45.00 a year Automated system for utility help outside Baker County; If not, I usually look at what I jot- a list in my head of what I had to ac- put it on my 4 a.m. to-do list. deduct, $5.00 for persons ted down – yeah, sometimes I do that, complish, rolled over and went back to A new automated ap- data entered into the system p.m. weekdays. outside Baker County and wonder whether I went to an opi- sleep. pointment scheduling sys- will be secure. NFCAA conducts out- who are 65 years of age or um den. What in the world was going On a slightly different path, but in a tem has been established for Call toll-free 844-625- reach, accepts referrals and RODEO older, military personnel through my head? What did I eat be- similar vein, I heard an interesting dis- SUBMIT YOUR ... on active duty, and col- residents of Baker and sur- 8776 to schedule an ap- prioritizes services for the fore bed? cussion the other night on sports talk rounding counties seeking pointment via an interactive elderly, disabled and house- lege students. POSTMAS- I dream a lot. I rarely remember radio. The program was Helmets and News Tips TER: send address chang- assistance with utility bills. voice response system or holds with children ages five es to The Baker County them but when I do, most of the time Heels on 1010 XL AM radio. I tuned it Birth Announcements APRIL 26-29 The system set up by through operators. Appoint- and under. Press, P.O. Box 598, Mac- it is directly related to something I’ve in as I was driving home from rehears- Weddings Northeast Florida Commu- ments can be arranged up to clenny, FL 32063. read or seen right before bed. The al. nity Action Agency will be 14 calendar days in advance. CALL IN: Monday, April 23 / 5 pm-10 pm other night, Kelley was talking about The premise of the program was College Graduations user-friendly and can direct An operator will be avail- CHECK IT OUT... Publisher poisonous snakes so I dreamed I was three very football-savvy women and & More overflow calls and other in- able for callers requiring as- bakercountypress.com 386-867-1299 bitten on the finger by a snake. When one guy discuss the Jaguars, the NFL, quires to a call center. All sistance between 10 a.m.-5 James C. McGauley I woke up at 4 a.m,. I looked very in- the Gators and all things football. It’s [email protected] at tently at my finger and wondered why usually pretty interesting because they Calf Roping, Breakaway, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding MANAGING EDITOR it wasn’t swelling. come at it from a feminine take. bakercountypress.com Joel Addington $50 entry fee [email protected] “Because, you idiot, you weren’t bit- That night, however, they got off- Moms with breastfeeding support, breastfeed longer. ten by a snake. Roll over and go back track and were talking about top ADVERTISING/PRODUCTION Team Roping to sleep.” sheets. One of the women had read Supporting moms means supporting babies. Jessica Prevatt [email protected] I don’t really mind those journeys that the majority of millennials didn’t $50 per run/enter twice around my psyche with Alice in Won- use top sheets. Top sheets, of course We love to hear from our readers- Midway: SPORTS EDITOR derland. It’s kind of fun, actually. are the sheets under your blanket. The Baker County Health Department Wild Cow milking Jon Shumake Email your letters or comments to 6 pm Thursday-Friday [email protected] What I do mind are the worry times. All three of the women used top would like to welcome an addition to our staff, Many 4 a.m. mornings are spent sheets. The got into a discussion of $25 per person COMMENT [email protected] 1 pm Saturday Robert Gerard worrying about things over which I regular cotton versus Egyptian cot- have no control in the hours before ton. They talked about thread counts BUSINESS MANAGER or go to www.bakercountypress.com Nicole Hedge 2 pm Sunday Karin Thomas dawn. I hate those mornings because and mysterious stuff like that. They all Certified Lactation Counselor Sample our [email protected] Rodeo: CLASSIFIEDS/LEGALS CONTACT US 7:30 pm nightly Camille FitzPatrick LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Call today if you are in need of additional support! New Midway! [email protected] Letters are welcome, but must contain the signature of the writer, a phone number and By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. city of residence. Letters must be concise and reflect opinions and statements on current You can stop by our office located at 104 S. Fifth Street, Macclenny, FL or mail your BAKER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS This newspaper is printed issues to the general public. The newspaper reserves the right to reject any material submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063 on recycled paper. which in the newspaper’s judgement does not meet standards of publication. Online at www.bakercountypress.com or email [email protected] 653-5255 5567 Lauramore Rd. Macclenny Page 8 The Baker County Press Thursday, April 12, 2018 Thursday, April 12, 2018 The Baker County Press Page 9

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Vernon St. • Glen Ferman, who was featured one involved, Mr. Fer- since.” 15 10 bakercountypress.com County Judge Joey Williams is among the panelists set Open Sun-Sat 5:30 am-2:30 pm on NBC’s “America’s Got rather than a man’s been He eventually auditioned to discuss how the opioid and mental health crises are af- Talent” in 2013, will perform bothersome performing, for “America’s Got Talent” fecting fathers in Northeast Florida. claims with this Court ON OR BEFORE THE LAT- NOTICE OF PERMIT ISSUANCE with his fiancée and co-star task first as a jug- and was elated to make it Panelists at the “Dads at a Disadvantage” listening ses- ER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF File Photo Jenny Hymeri at BCHS on gler, since through three rounds into sion hosted by the Northeast Florida Healthy Coalition will THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR The Department of Environmental Pro- he was the quarterfinals. Micky Lynn and JD Cook of Snake Bite Remedy perform at last THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE SERVICE OF A tection gives notice of issuance of an individ- April 20. be talking about how the crises specifically impact dads and year’s Possum in the Park. COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. ual permit to Florida Power & Light Company The show is billed as “Ve- preteen. “Performing on ‘Ameri- LEGAL (FPL), located at 700 Universe Boulevard, Juno what can be done at the community level to address those All other creditors of the decedent and Beach, Fla. 33408, to construct a 475-acre gas-style” illusions worth While ca’s Got Talent’ was an in- impacts. The audience will also be invited to participate in persons having claims or demands against solar photovoltaic energy facility (named FPL more than $50,000 com- credible experience,” said the decedent’s estate must file their claims Northern Preserve Solar Energy Center), to the discourse. with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER impact less than 0.5 acres of on site wetlands bined with hilarious com- Mr. Ferman. “The goal was Possum in the Park NOTICES THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS and provide for appropriate mitigation, to con- Judge Williams will be joined on the panel by mental edy, juggling and audience simply to get onto the show, NOTICE. struct an associated stormwater management health advocate and retired Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office system, and a new transmission line within a participation. Tickets are $7 and we were very pleasantly CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME 561-acre agricultural property located at Coun- Department of Corrections Director Tara Wildes; Gateway EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF ty Road 229 Sanderson, Fla. 32040, parcel Nos: for students in advance or surprised to make it all the returns on April 21 BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA Community Services Pregnant and Postpartum Mothers THE FLORIDA PROBATE COURT WILL BE FOR- 13-3S-20-0000-0000-0040, 18-3S-21-0000- $10 at the door and $10/$13 way to the live rounds in Ra- Case No. 2017-CA-000116 CASE NO.: 02-2018-CP-0010 EVER BARRED. 0000-0050, 13-3S-20-0000-0000-0020, and Program Manager Letha Page; and Operation New Hope JOEL ADDINGTON 24-3S-20-0000-0000-0010 with the trans- for adults. If you buy tickets dio City Music Hall and re- RM 30A Properties, LLC, Chief Program Officer and Ready4Work Director Kenneth The lineup In Re: The Estate of NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS mission line easements located on parcel Nos: by April 13, there’s a $2 dis- ceive 15 minutes of airtime MANAGING EDITOR Plaintiff, KEVIN LYNN MEISTER, SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO 18-3S-21-0000-0000-0012, 19-3S-21-0000- Scarborough. • Shelby King and Junior Deceased. across four episodes. [The [email protected] v. (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S 0000-0085, and 18-3S-21-0000-0000-0015, count, too. WJXT News 4 Morning Show Anchor Melanie Lawson Combs at 11 a.m. ______/ DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. with a pending easement located along parcel But the best part — half TV show] helped open many MacClenny Storage, LLC, No: 18-3S-21-0000-0000-0013 in Section will moderate the session. Additional speakers include Seven live music perfor- • Dylan Gerard at 12:30 Defendant. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The date of first publication of this notice 18, Township 3 South, Range 21 East in Baker the proceeds will go back to that work- doors that have allowed us to ______/ is April 12, 2018. County, at latitude 30°14’10.82”N/ longitude Councilman Bill Gulliford and Dr. Joseph Cammilleri. mances. Barbecue, tacos, The administration of the estate of KEVIN Baker County High School. drains Photo courtesy of David Ferman ing to- get to where we are today.” p.m. 82°14’30.98”W. Magicians David Ferman and Jenny The discussion will take place April 11 at 7:30 p.m. in boiled peanuts and lemon- NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES LYNN MEISTER, deceased, File Number 02- ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS “A couple years back we the stu- ward a While the show includes • Chuck Levy and The Im- 2018-CP-0010 , is pending in the Circuit Court NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The application has been fully scanned Hymeri. downtown Jacksonville at the Museum of Science and His- ade. A scavenger hunt, es- realized that with the size of dents civil en- a number of illusions, like To all creditors and other parties inter- for Baker County, Florida, Probate Division, the and is available for public inspection via the tory, 1025 Museum Circle. cape room, rock painting possumbillies at 1:30 ested in the property owned by MacClenny address of which is 339 East Macclenny Av- Personal Representative: Department’s Information Portal: and the gineer- making a motorcycle ap- Storage, LLC, known as All Safe Mini Storage, enue, Macclenny, Florida 32063. The names our production and our na- “Children whose fathers are involved in their lives are and other children’s activi- p.m. Ruth K. McDonald tional TV credits, we could community,” said Mr. Fer- ing degree, Ms. Hymeri, pear out of nowhere on stage located at 190 South Lowder Street, MacClen- and addresses of the personal representative 318 Lakeshore Drive https://depedms.dep.state.fl.us/ more likely to be and stay healthy,” reads a press release ties. Crafts for sale. Antique • Crazy Daysies at 3:30 p.m. ny, Florida 32063 (the “MacClenny Property”), and the personal representative’s attorney are St. Augustine, FL Oculus/servlet/shell?command= who recently graduated, and a modernized version of please take notice that: set forth below. on the event. “Northeast Florida is currently experienced cars and tractors. And hun- getEntity&%5bguid=23.526214.1 started performing with Mr. Houdini’s “Great Escape,” it • Back Alley Cadillac at 5 Attorney for Personal Representative: %5d&%5bprofile=Permitting_Autho- unprecedented opioid addiction and overdoses. This issue, dreds, if not thousands, of 1. On December 18, 2017, Plaintiff All creditors of the decedent and other William Mark Dennison rization] Ferman as a stage assistant also features a comedy rou- p.m. filed a Complaint asserting an un- persons having claims or demands against Florida Bar Number 012691 coupled with an ongoing mental health crisis and lack of people. decedent’s estate, including unmatured, four years ago. She’s now his tine. divided interest in the MacClenny 50 A1A North, Suite 108 If you have any questions or are expe- access to services, is severely impacting fathers in the com- That’s what will converge • Mark Carpenter and his Property. contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 riencing difficulty viewing the electronic ap- Woodlawn Kennels co-star. “Many people find those a copy of this notice is served must file their (904) 280-5575 plication, please call Mark Marousky at 904- munity. When fathers suffer, the impact extends to their on Heritage Park over 12 daughter Abigale at 6:30 2. Subsequent to the filing of the Com- claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF [email protected] 256-1662. Quality Professional Care “Rather than pursue a ca- [the motorcycle illusion and plaint, several individuals and enti- 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST children.” hours on April 21 for the p.m. 4/12-4/19c reer in engineering, I wanted escape] to be their favorites. ties have asserted claims relating to PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS This action is final and effective on the It noted that the event is a collaboration with the coa- fifth annual Possum in the the MacClenny Property. AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE date filed with the Clerk of the Department GROOMING BOARDING to continue performing with Although, we are often told • Headliner Chelsea Lovitt THIS NOTICE ON THEM. lition’s Fatherhood PRIDE program and the Center for Park charity music festival, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT unless a timely petition for an administrative 259-4757 David, as I had been doing that it’s the comedy and per- at 7:30 p.m. 3. Pursuant to Court Order, all creditors IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA proceeding is filed pursuant to the provisions of Urban Families and National Responsible Fatherhood which this year will benefit and other persons having claims or All other creditors of the decedent and CIVIL DIVISION Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. On the fil- on the weekends and sum- sonality pieces in our show other persons having claims or demands Private • Spacious • Indoor/Outdoor Runs Clearinghouse. The Fatherhood P.R.I.D.E. (Parental Re- Project Cold Case, a Jack- demands against MacClenny Stor- CASE NO.: 2016-CA-000121 ing of a timely and sufficient petition, this action mers while I was in school. that people enjoy the most,” out their wares, listening to age, LLC must file their claims with against decedent’s estate, including unma- will not be final and effective until further order sponsibility Inspiring Dads Everywhere) program strength- sonville-based nonprofit the Court in the above-referenced tured, contingent or unliquidated claims, Selene Finance LP Plaintiff, of the Department. Because the administrative I found a passion for magic Mr. Ferman said. must file their claims with this court WITHIN Complete Bath, De-flea & Groom ...... $22-$27 ens and expands fatherhood, employment, housing, health that highlights cold homi- live music and appreciating case ON OR BEFORE 30 DAYS AFTER hearing process is designed to formulate final THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST vs. agency action, the hearing process may result and enjoy being able to ap- “Our show has something small town Florida,” he said PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. Bath, De-flea & Nails Clip ...... $12-$17 care, mentoring and recidivism reduction services through cide cases online in hopes TION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS Lynn Conley; Unknown Heirs, Devisees, in a modification of the agency action or even ply the engineering mindset for everyone. The adults al- early this week. NOT FILED WITHIN THIS TIME PE- Grantees, Assignees, Creditors and Lienors denial of the application. case management, referrals and group classes. of generating new leads to ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOR- RIOD WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. of Joanne E. Nolder, and All Other Persons to creating new illusions,” ways enjoy the show just as Mr. Levy of Gainesville EVER BARRED. Boarding (per actual day) ...... $5-$10 The coalition leads a cooperative community effort to solve them. Claiming by and Through, Under, Against The A person whose substantial interests are she said. much as the kids do. It’s tru- will be on the fiddle and The date of first publication of this Notice Named Defendant (s); Unknown Spouse of affected by the Department’s action may pe- reduce infant mortality and improve the health of children, “There really is some- The date of first publication of this Notice is April 5, 2018. Lynn Conley; Unknown Parties in Possession tition for an administrative proceeding (hear- Mr. Ferman has per- ly a show for all ages,” Ms. banjo and Scott Ander- is April 12, 2018. childbearing women and their families in Northeast Flori- thing for everybody,” said #1, if living, and all Unknown Parties claiming ing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. formed roughly 2000 shows Hymeri said. son will play banjo, guitar Geddes D. Anderson, Jr. by, through, under and against the above Pursuant to Rule 28-106.201, F.A.C., a petition da. For more information, visit http://nefhealthystart.org Personal Representative: “the possum queen” Cathy 1501 San Marco Blvd. named Defendant(s) who are not known to be for an administrative hearing must contain the in his life. His first gig was The show starts at 7 p.m. and mandolin. There may Sandi Harvey or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @nefhealthystart. Jacksonville, FL 32207 dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties following information: Mendolera, who’s helping for a group of ophthalmolo- Tickets are available at also be a “mystery” band 904-598-9282 may claim an interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devi- organize the event. Attorney for Personal Representative: Anderson Quality ROOFING gists at age 12. BCHS or online at magic- [email protected] sees, Grantees, or Other Claimants; Unknown (a) The name and address of each agen- member on hand “if we are Frank E. Maloney, Jr., Esquire 4/5-4/26c Parties in Possession #2, if living, and all cy affected and each agency’s file or Project Cold Case found- 445 East Macclenny Avenue LLC “I began juggling when showtix.com. lucky,” he said. Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under identification number, if known; Macclenny, FL 32063 er Ryan Bachmann will AVISO DE ELECCIONES GENERALES and against the above named Defendant(s) 50th reunion! (904) 259-3155 I was only 8 years old,” he “You can expect lone- who are not known to be dead or alive, (b) The name, address, any email ad- Metal Reroofs & Roof Repairs have an interactive booth Florida Bar No.: 142990 Yo, Ken Detzner, Secretario de Estado del whether said Unknown Parties may claim an dress, any facsimile number, and tele- said. “During a vacation, The Baker County High some and raucous old-time [email protected] Shingle Reroofs & Repairs set up to share details of a Estado de la Florida, por el presente notifico interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, phone number of the petitioner; the I was pulled on stage by a tunes and songs with a little que se llevarán a cabo ELECCIONES GENE- WANT TO LEARN School class of 1968 will cold case with ties to Baker 4/12-4/19c or Other Claimants name, address, and telephone num- Your hometown contractor! RALES en el Condado de BAKER, Estado de la Defendant(s). ber of the petitioner’s representative, comedy juggler, who made hold its 50th reunion on extra pizazz,” said Mr. Levy. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CPR & County. Florida, el día SEIS de NOVIEMBRE de 2018 d. ______/ if any, which shall be the address for me a part of the act for the Saturday, June 23 at the Ag A $5 donation is suggest- C., para determinar la ocupación o la retención EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND service purposes during the course of FIRST AID? The entertainment line FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA LICENSED & last 10 minutes of his show. Center in Macclenny from ed at the gate for admission de los siguientes cargos: NOTICE OF SALE the proceeding; and an explanation FREE ESTMATES 259-3300 The Baker County up, including headliner PROBATE DIVISION of how the petitioner’s substantial in- INSURED After that, I was hooked Senador de los Estados Unidos CASE NO.: 2018 CP-11 LIC.#CCC1330274 IN GOD 5:30-9:30 p.m. Chelsea Lovitt and the Tall for those 6 and older and at- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to terests are or will be affected by the and began practicing, and Health Department order rescheduling foreclosure sale or Final agency determination; WE TRUST. LIC.#CBC1259558 Graduates will celebrate Boys with a two-hour-plus tendees are encouraged to Representante ante el Congreso: distrito 5 In Re: The Estate Of CLAUDE W. BLACKWELL, Judgment, entered in Civil Case No. 2016-CA- holds classes monthly. and catch up with class- bring chairs and blankets. 000121 of the Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial (c) A statement of when and how the pe- set, will run from 11 a.m. Gabinete de la Florida - Gobernador Deceased. titioner received notice of the agency mates during an evening of Handicap parking is at ______/ Circuit in and for Baker County, Florida, where- Call 259-6291 ext 5269 through 10 p.m. The line in Selene Finance LP, Plaintiff and Lynn Conley decision; the entrance to the park but Gabinete de la Florida - Vicegobernador are defendant(s), I, Clerk of Court, Stacie D. food, fun and music. Tick- up features Shelby King NOTICE TO CREDITORS general parking is in the Harvey, will sell to the highest and best bidder (d) A statement of all disputed issues of ets are $60 per couple; $30 and Junior Combs, Dylan Gabinete de la Florida - Procurador General for cash AT THE EAST DOOR OF THE BAKER material fact. If there are none, the rear off Denise Street from YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the ad- petition must so indicate; single. ministration of the Estate of Claude W. Black- COUNTY COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 339 EAST Gerard, Chuck Levy, who’s Gabinete de la Florida - Funcionario Principal MACCLENNY AVENUE, MACCLENNEY, BAK- For more information, South Lowder Street (follow de Finanzas well, Deceased, has been opened in the Circuit (e) A concise statement of the ultimate performed at the festival ev- Court in and for Baker County, Florida, Probate ER COUNTY, FLORIDA, BETWEEN 11:00 A.M. Notice of Public Disclosure please contact Brenda the signs). Vehicles parked AND 2:00 P.M. on June 7, 2018, the following facts alleged, including the specif- NOTICE OF PUBLIC ery year, Crazy Daysies and Gabinete de la Florida - Comisionado de Division, the physical address of which is 339 ic facts that the petitioner contends across the street near the Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, FL 32063. Lo- described property as set forth in said Final Higginbotham Crews at more. Agricultura Judgment, to-wit: warrant reversal or modification of retta F. Rowe has been appointed as the Per- the agency’s proposed action; 259-6362 or text 904-651- storage business may get sonal Representative of the Estate of Claude HEARING ON PROPOSED Chelsea Lovitt is a coun- Representante Estatal: distrito 10 A PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF of the 4289. towed. W. Blackwell, whose address for purposes of (f) A statement of the specific rules or try singer and songwriter this publication is ℅ Law Office of Suzanne C. THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION Deadline for ticket pur- Gates will open at 9 a.m. Juez del Circuito, 8.º Circuito Judicial: grupos 23, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE statutes that the petitioner contends LARGE SCALE from southern Mississip- 3, 4, 5 y 8 Quiñónez, Post Office Box 130, Middleburg, FL require reversal or modification of the 32050-0130. 21 EAST, BAKER COUNTY, FLORI- chase is June 9th. pi who’s lived in Nashville, with breakfast served un- DA, AND BEING MORE PARTICU- agency’s proposed action, including Juez del Condado: grupo 1 an explanation of how the alleged Full Cost of Solid Waste AMENDMENT TO THE til 10 a.m. The forecast at ALL INTERESTED PERSONS LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: France, the United Kingdom facts relate to the specific rules or ARE NOTIFIED THAT: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST and New Orleans “writing, weather.com shows a 40 Junta Escolar: distritos 2, 3 y 4 CORNER OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4 statutes; and BAKER COUNTY Richardson percent chance of rain with OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4; THENCE playing and soaking in folk Comisionado del Condado: distritos 2 y 4 All persons on whom this notice is served (g) A statement of the relief sought by the who have objections, challenge the validity of NORTH 00°07’10” WEST, ALONG Management a high of 80 degrees for THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTH- petitioner, stating precisely the action family reunion influence,” according to her the will, the qualifications of the personal repre- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Distrito de Conservación de Tierra y Agua de WEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4, that the petitioner wishes the agency Macclenny that day. Baker: grupos 1, 2, 3, 4 y 5 sentative, venue, or jurisdiction of this Court are to take with respect to the agency’s The annual reunion of website bio. required to file their objections with this Court 715.42 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE There will also be a kick- 4/5-4/12c proposed action. the descendants of Ellis Mr. Levy and his blue- WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER SOUTH 89°01’09” EAST, 325.95 TRANSMITTAL off party the evening of THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- Within Baker County and Sadie Richardson will grass playing friends have NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION NING; THENCE NORTH 00°07’10” The petition must be filed (received by The Baker County Local Planning Agency will hold a Public I, Ken Detzner, Secretary of State of the NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF the Clerk) in the Office of General Counsel of April 20 at Crooked Roost- SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. EAST, 200.50 FEET TO A POINT; be held on Saturday, April been mainstays at the an- State of Florida, do hereby give notice that THENCE SOUTH 89°01’07” EAST, the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Bou- Hearing on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the Baker er Brewery with Jackson- a GENERAL ELECTION will be held in BAKER levard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 28 at Frankiln Richard- nual festival since it began All creditors of the decedent and other per- 336.40 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE Pursuant to Rule 62.708, Florida Administrative County Administration Building, 55 North Third Street, Mac- ville honky tonk band Black County, State of Florida, on the SIXTH Day of SOUTH 00°13’26” EAST, 200.50 32399-3000. Also, a copy of the petition shall son’s farm on Richardson in 2014. NOVEMBER, 2018, A.D., to retain the following sons having claims or demands against dece- be mailed to Amy Goodwin, FPL Project Man- Creek Ri’zin. The cover is dent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH clenny Florida, to consider adoption of a Large Scale Amend- “In a world of constant offices: 89°01’09” WEST, 336.76 FEET ager, at the FPL address indicated above at the Code, the Board of County Commissioners of Baker Road in Sanderson. served within three months after the date of time of filing. $5. the first publication of this notice must file their TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ment, by ordinance to the Baker County Comprehensive A covered dish dinner text messages, emails and United States Senator Anyone who would like claims, in duplicate, with the Court WITHIN THE profile checks, it is refresh- TOGETHER WITH A 30.00 FEET In accordance with Rule 62-110.106(3), County, Florida, discloses the following Full Costs of Plan. The Amendment request was generated from a Small begins at 11 a.m. Please Representative in Congress: District 5 LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF F.A.C., petitions for an administrative hearing to volunteer at the festi- THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND bring your lawn chairs. ing to spend a few hours in EGRESS AND BEING MORE PARTIC- by the applicant must be filed within 21 days Planning Technical Assistance Grant from the Department of val, contact organizer Sar- Florida Cabinet-Governor THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A of receipt of this written notice. Petitions filed Solid Waste Management for residential and non- For more information, call the sunshine, visiting lo- COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. ULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Economic Opportunity. Copies of said ordinance may be in- ah Sheppard at (904) 635- by any persons other than the applicant, and Debbie Richardson at 275- cal vendors and checking Florida Cabinet-Lieutenant Governor COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST other than those entitled to written notice under spected by any member of the public in the Commissioners 0400. All other creditors of the decedent and Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 21 residential users during the 2017-2018 fiscal year. persons having claims or demands against the CORNER OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4 2162. Florida Cabinet-Attorney General OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4; THENCE days of publication of the notice or within 21 offi ce, address stated above. On the above mentioned date, decedent’s estate must file their claims, in du- days of receipt of the written notice, whichev- plicate, with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS NORTH 00°07’10” WEST, ALONG Florida Cabinet-Chief Financial Officer THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTH- er occurs first. Under Section 120.60(3), F.S., all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION however, any person who has asked the De- OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND WEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 2017-2018 the proposed ordinances which are titled as follows: Joint reunion Florida Cabinet- Commissioner of Agriculture 1/4, 900.91 FEET TO THE POINT partment for notice of agency action may file Probationer jailed OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER a petition within 21 days of receipt of such no- BARRED. OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE set for April 21 State Representative: District 10 ALONG SAID WEST LINE NORTH tice, regardless of the date of publication. The ORDINANCE NO. 2018-01 Circuit Judge, Eighth Judicial Circuit: Groups 3, 00°07’10” WEST, 30.01 FEET TO A failure to file a petition within the appropriate Number of Residences ...... 7124 4, 5 and 8 The date of the first publication of this No- time period shall constitute a waiver of that per- The annual Kirkland/ tice is: April 5, 2018. POINT; THENCE SOUTH 89°01’07” AN ORDINANCE OF THE The subject for alleged batteries EAST, 325.95 FEET TO A POINT; son’s right to request an administrative deter- Number of Businesses ...... +123 property is located County Judge: Group 1 mination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and Johnson family reunion Personal Representative: THENCE SOUTH 00°07’10” EAST, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- in and around 30.01 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding will be held on Saturday, A Macclenny man on probation for possession of con- School Board: Districts 2, 3 and 4 Loretta F. Rowe and participate as a party to it. Any subsequent Total ...... 7247 SIONERS OF BAKER COUNTY, the community of c/o Law Office of Suzanne C. Quiñónez, P.A. NORTH 89°01’07” WEST, 325.95 April 21 at Oak Grove Bap- trolled drugs was back in jail late on April 6 charged with FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. intervention (in a proceeding initiated by an- Sanderson. County Commissioner: Districts 2 and 4 Post Office Box 130 other party) will be only at the discretion of the FLORIDA, MAKING A LARGE Middleburg, FL 32050-0130 tist Church (SR 121 north battery on two others, threatening and resisting police and TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in SCALE AMENDMENT TO THE Baker Soil and Water Conservation District: Attorney for Es- compliance with Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C. to South CR 23D to the end disorderly intoxication. tate: MANUFACTURED HOME, YEAR: Groups 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 1989, MAKE: SKYLINE, VIN#: Charge per Residence ...... $55.00 BAKER COUNTY COMPREHEN- of the road). Randall Barton Jr., 28, was found bloodied and agitated Law Office of Under Rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a per- 4/5-4/12c Suzanne C. Quiñónez, P.A. H76078GR, VIN#: H76078GL and SIVE PLAN A covered dish dinners VIN#: H76078GK. son whose substantial interests are affected by when Deputy Jeffrey Davis arrived about 11 p.m. at his resi- Higginbotham’s Towing & Recovery Inc. Post office Box 130 the Department’s action may also request an Middleburg, FL 32050-0130 ORDINANCE NO. 2018-02 begins at 11 a.m. Please call dence on Jerry Circle in the north city. Moments earlier, he 7611 West Mt. Vernon St. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN extension of time to file a petition for an ad- Glen St. Mary, FL 32040 (904)282- 6022-phone/(904)282-6076–fax ministrative hearing. The Department may, for Gary Kirkland at 904-501- was cut by glass attempting to force his way inside. [email protected] THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER Charge per Business (Based on Square Foot- AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE good cause shown, grant the request for an ex- 7481 for more information. The following vehicle will be sold at public (Service Of Pleadings/ Documents Only) tension of time. Requests for extension of time Mr. Barton is charged with battery on Nancy Johns, 52, auction on April 27, 2018 at 10:00 am at [email protected] OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM age of Building) ...... $55.00 to $1,100.00 OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. must be filed with the Office of General Coun- See you there! who was staying in a travel trailer on the property, and on Higginbotham’s Towing & Recovery 7611 West (Correspondence) sel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth OF BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA, Mt. Vernon St., Glen St. Mary, FL 32040: James Starling, 33, of Macclenny after he forced his way in- 4/5-4/12c If you are a person with a disability who Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, before the applicable deadline for PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING DIRECTION TO THE 1997 Dodge Van IN THE CIRCUIT COURT needs any accommodation in order to par- side. He was dragged out of the trailer by Jonathan Brown, VIN# 2B6HB21XXVK504649 ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, filing a petition for an administrative hearing. A Connor reunion EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT timely request for extension of time shall toll the Solid Waste Management Cost for County CODIFIER AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 30, of Macclenny, who then retreated to the house. 4/12c at no cost to you, to the provision of certain IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA running of the time period for filing a petition The descendants of CASE NO.: 02-2018-CP-0007 assistance. Please contact the ADA Coor- Deputy Davis said Mr. Barton continually threatened him Miracle Automotive & Truck Service Center dinator;201 East University Avenue, Room until the request is acted upon...... $734,415.00 A copy of said ordinance may be inspected by any member of Lawton and Essie Con- while being arrested, and once at county jail had to be forci- Inc. 410, Gainesville, Florida 32601 (352) 491- In Re: The Estate of Mediation is not available in this proceed- ner will hold their annual 10510 Duval Lane JERRY LEE DENNISON, 4490 at least 7 days before your scheduled the public in the Commissioner’s offi ce, address stated above. In bly subdued when he lunged at the officer. Macclenny, FL 32063 court appearance, or immediately upon re- ing. family reunion on Sun- Deceased. One of the conditions of his probation is that he not con- ______/ ceiving this notification of the time before accordance with Section 286.0105, F. S.: “If any person decides Notice of Public Sale: Miracle Automotive the scheduled appearance is less than 7 The applicant, or any party within the Solid Waste Special Assessment Collections day, April 15 at the home of sume alcohol. & Truck Service Center Inc. gives Notice of meaning of Section 373.114(1)(a) or 373.4275, to appeal any decision made by the County Commission with NOTICE TO CREDITORS days. If you are hearing or voice impaired, Floyd Connor on Highway In other incidents, Deputy Jeffrey Higginbotham arrested Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these call 711. F.S., may also seek appellate review of this respect to any matter considered at this scheduled meeting or vehicles on April 27, 2018, 12:00 pm at 10510 order before the Land and Water Adjudicato- from Residences and Businesses 127. Duval Lane, Macclenny, FL 32063, pursuant The administration of the estate of Jerry ry Commission under Section 373.114(1) or Linette Barron, 45, of Macclenny for disorderly intoxication Lee Dennison, deceased, whose date of death Stacie D. Harvey hearing, the person will need a record of the proceedings, and Bring dinner and lawn to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. Clerk Of The Circuit Court 373.4275, F.S. Requests for review before the at the city park late on April 3. Miracle Automotive & Truck Service Center Inc. was October 19, 2017, is pending in the Cir- Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission must ...... $369,806.00 for such purposes the person may need to ensure that a verba- cuit Court for Baker County, Florida, Probate Baker County, Florida chairs as lunch will be The officer arrived to find Ms. Barron yelling obscenities reserves the right to accept or reject any and/ be filed with the Secretary of the Commission or all bids. Division, the address of which is 339 East and served on the Department within 20 days tim record of the proceeding is made which record includes the served at 1 p.m. Come ear- at others nearby and refusing to calm herself. Macclenny Avenue, Suite 113, Macclenny, FL Tina Carrington 2000 Ford Ranger Deputy Clerk Of Court from the date when this order is filed with the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.” ly and visit. Call 259-7672 32063. The name and address of the personal Clerk of the Department. • Deputy Mitchell Wight arrested two Lake Butler resi- VIN# 1FTYR10C4YTA02756 representative and the personal representa- Balance Funded From Other Revenue Shapiro, Fishman & Gaché, LLP with questions. dents late on April 5 off CR 229 south when accompanying 2001 Buick Century tive’s attorney are set forth below. 4/12c VIN# 2G4WS52J011208792 2424 North Federal Highway, Suite 360 According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons need- Union County officers to serve warrants. 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Page 10 The Baker County Press Thursday, April 12, 2018 Thursday, April 12, 2018 The Baker County Press Page 11 Baker 18th in child well-being OBITUARIES JOEL ADDINGTON age of low-birth weight ba- MANAGING EDITOR bies fell about 1 percent be- [email protected] FLORIDA KIDS tween 2011 and 2016 to 9.9 Service Friday for Tammy Bagley Johnny Baxter Sr., 42 of Macclenny percent, but it remained Baker County ranked just COUNT CHILD higher than the state rate of Tammy Eulene Cooper Bagley, 68, Johnny William Baxter Sr., 42, of The important inside the top third in the 8.7 percent. of Glen. St. Mary died peacefully at Macclenny died on April 4, 2018. He state for the well-being of WELL-BEING There were proportion- home on April 7, 2018. Ms. Bagley was was a lifelong mechanic, retired from children, a new study from ately fewer children without born on October 10, 1949 to James the Florida Department of Transpor- the University of South Flor- insurance here than state- tation. Mr. Baxter loved driving dump and amazing lives INDEX Tillman Cooper and Roxie Maranda ida’s Kids Count initiative wide — 5.9 percent com- Cooper in Alma, Georgia, and moved trucks, playing the guitar, poker, fish- shows. pared to 7.3 percent in Flor- ing, painting, classic cars and women. to Jacksonville where she spent most Photo courtesy of Bob Gerard Standing at 18th among ida — but the rate of high of her life. She enjoyed shopping, vol- He was a good man who greatly loved of honey bees Keith Thrift and Dale Bennett as Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn in Florida’s 67 counties in the school teens who reported Broadway in Baker. unteering, crafting, cooking and most his family, a great father and husband, second year of the study that St. Johns 1st using drugs or alcohol with- We take them for granted and depend on them for much importantly spending time with her and a great grandfather to the children looks at five areas of child in the last 30 days ticked up of our food. Now they and we may be in serious trouble. family and friends. who knew him as “Poppy.” He was an well-being — economic, ed- from 30.5 percent in 2012 When I grew up, European honey Ms. Bagley retired from the Florida E4 with the U.S. Army’s Third Divi- ucation, health and fami- Nassau 3rd to 32.7 percent in 2016, Department Business and Profession- sion, 20th Special Forces. bees and dozens of species of native ‘Broadway’ opens ly and community — Baker or roughly on par with the Tammy Bagley bees used to be very common. I even al Regulation, and most recently from Mr. Baxter was preceded in death Johnny Baxter County made strides in nine state. remember stepping on some while run- St. Catherine Laboure Manor. She was by his father Thomas Wesley Baxter measures among the four Clay 5th Baker County fared the ning through a patch of clover. The bees a member of the First Baptist Church of Jacksonville. Ms. Sr., twin sisters Felena and Felisha Baxter, and grandson up this Thursday larger categories while four worst in the education do- didn’t like that too much. Neither did my Bagley was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Ter- Braden Cyle Register. measures went unchanged main, ranked 48th out of 67, feet. Bee stings are a bit painful! ry Cooper and Donald Dell and sister Patricia McCance. He is survived by wife Lona Baxter; children Samantha and only three got worse. Baker 18th due to increases in fourth Many scientists think that the Euro- The BCHS Drama department and the Baker County She is survived by her daughter Michelle (Robert) Da- Baxter, Harley Baxter, Johnny Baxter Jr., Kelli (Enondrus) Last year the county graders not proficient in En- pean honey bee populations are declin- Community Theatre present Broadway in Baker: Greatest vis of Glen St. Mary; sons Christopher (Dawn) Bagley of Phillips and Ashley Smith; grandchildren Kayla, Macy and ranked ninth in Florida. glish between 2014-15 and ing rapidly, as well as populations of our Hits Thursday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m and Sunday at 2 Gulf Breeze, FL and Brandon (Audrey) Bagley of Jack- Levi Phillips, Benjamin Register, Nicholas Smith and Dan- “Last year our inaugu- Bradford 29th 2015-16 to 79 percent (com- native bee species. Disease, mites, strong p.m. The show is to benefit Wildcat Warrior Colby Hodges sonville; grandchildren Jessica, Heather (Erek), Landon iel Bell; brother Thomas (Robin) Wesley Baxter Jr.; sis- ral Florida County Child pared to 74 percent state- and over-applied pesticides and herbi- Jerry Walls and his family. and Noah, all of Glen St. Mary, Kyle, Kyndall and Ashlyn ters Ashley Tomko and Katie Robinson; mother Glenneice Well-Being was launched wide) and 3- and 4-year-olds cides and other contributing factors are The show is a compilation of hits from the last ten years of Gulf Breeze and Colton and Cooper of Jacksonville; sis- (Bill) Tomko; step-mother Wanda Baxter; grandmother to help maintain a focus on Union 30th not enrolled in school, which decreasing their numbers quickly and dramatically. of Broadway in Baker at BCHS. There’s a little bit of every- ters Courtney Gandy of Hortense, GA and Elinda Price of Kathy (Gene) Waters; best friends Johnny Harvey and Ja- Florida’s children and to inched up by some 2 percent Some scientists believe that a trending problem called thing from every time period and genre. Elvis, Stevie Won- Brunswick, GA; brother Gary (Freda) Cooper of Alma, GA; son McIntosh; former wife Angela Harrell and her family highlight areas in which we between 2007-11 and 2012- Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) is causing a significant de- der, Adele, Bee Gees, Conway and Loretta, Hank Williams numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. who he considered part of his own; many aunts, uncles, need to do better to support Duval 43rd 16 to 70 percent. The state- crease in European honey bee populations. and Broadway show tunes are all on the bill. A funeral service to honor and celebrate the life of Ms. cousins, nieces and nephews. their healthy development,” wide percentage was about So, is this significant? When you stop and think about Performers include Maci McDuffie, Keith Thrift, Dale Bagley will be held on Friday, April 13 at 2 p.m. in the chap- The family held a private memorial service. reads the Florida Kids Count Source: floridakidscount.org 50 percent. all the plants that bees pollinate, including many of them Bennett, Jeff Rowe, Denny Wells, Kelley Norman, Sara Beth el of Guerry Funeral Home in Macclenny with Rev. Rob- website. “The 2017 edition Still, more students were that provide us with food, the decline of the honey bee is Gerard-Summers, Lucas Kish, Cathy Mendolera, Amanda ert Hinson officiating. Visitation with the family begins an Cynthia Stewart, 56, dies on April 5 sparked conversation in graduating on time and few- very important. Less available food could result in possible Rhoden, Blayne Fraser, Jackson Helms, Joel Griffis, Allie hour before the service. Cynthia L. Ruise-Stewart, 56, of some communities and we of children with verified mal- spend more than 30 percent er eighth graders were not food shortages and higher prices at the local grocery store. England, Kristie Shook, Gregory Barrios, Tucker Kinghorn, Sanderson died on April 5, 2018. She hope that there has been ac- treatment dropped from 17.7 of their income on hous- proficient in math. European honey bees are not native to the United States. Loriann Bliss and Jaci Adkinson. was born on March 20, 1962 to Ru- tion taken in the meantime.” in 2011-12 to 8.1 in 2016-17, ing — the measure for high “The objective of Flori- It is believed they were brought over by early explorers. Reserved seats are available in the first four rows by call- DINKINS NEW Family grateful dolph and Lillian Ruise and was pre- Baker County’s highest compared to 8.3 statewide. housing costs — fell about 9 da Kids Count is to inform They found North America to be a good place to live. ing 259-6286. General admission tickets are on sale at the CONGREGATIONAL The family of Peg- ceded in death by her mother and rankings were in the areas Contacts with the juvenile percent here between 2007- Floridians and their policy A colony can consist of up to 60,000 bees. They have a door. gy O’Berry would like to nephew Deshawn Jefferson. of family and communi- justice system also dropped 11 and 2012-16 to 21.4 per- makers about the quality METHODIST CHURCH regimented social structure. One ruling queen, thousands thank friends for the love Mrs. Ruise-Stewart is survived by ty well-being and econom- from 39.6 per 1000 youths cent, versus 37.3 percent of life for Florida’s children CR 127 N. of Sanderson of workers (all females) and several dozen drones (males). shown during the loss of her husband of 31 years, Nolan Stew- ic well-being, landing at in 2010-11 to 21.7 last year, statewide. and to build leadership and The female bees do all the work. (Okay ladies, I can hear Sunday School 10:00 am our precious loved one. art; sons Chris McCray and Brad Stew- Rep. Lawson seeks fourth and fifth, respectively, though that’s slightly higher Baker County also cut the accountability for action on your comments about your spouses now!) The “house bees” Sunday Morning Service 11:00 am Every hospital visit, flow- art; daughter Dreamy Stewart; grand- among all Florida counties. than the state rate of 17.8 per share of teens not in school behalf of our children,” the clean the hive. “Field bees” visit flowers to gather nectar to er and kind word were so daughter Xiana Dixon; her father; Declines in the number of 1000. or working from 15.5 percent site states. Sunday Night Service 6:00 pm make honey. In the process they also gather pollen and pol- appreciated. Thank you sisters Gwen Carter, Lillian Williams, student art entries youths in the juvenile justice Among the economic in- in 2007-11 to 8.8 percent in The study by the Univer- Wed. Night Service 7:00 pm linate plants. The queen’s “court” guard cleans and feeds for the prayers. A spe- Phyllis Farrar (Patrick), Marie Ruise system and those with veri- dicators, Baker County had 2012-16, compared to 8 per- sity of South Florida was the queen bee. Usually the “court” consists of about a dozen Pastor Bro. Timothy Alford cial thank you to Brother and Cassandra Brown; brothers Curtis Cynthia Stewart fied maltreatment cases led near the same rates of chil- cent in Florida. funded by the Annie E. Ca- bees. Tommy Richardson and Ruise and Rodrick Ruise; sisters-in- to the high ranking for fami- dren in poverty, unemploy- The county fared less well sey Foundation, which funds The queen can live to up to about four years. Female Community Full Gospel law Ann Hill (Lincoln), Joann Warren (Charles) and Levo- ly and community measures, ment and truancy as the in the health and education similar reviews around the workers and the male drones live about eight weeks. Church for the anointed nia Paige (Joe); brother-in-law Roman Stewart; godmother as well as fewer single-par- state, but made improve- well-being indicators where county for the national Kids Sanderson It takes visiting about 1,000,000 flowers to make a preaching, singing and Minnie Hobbs; dearest friend and cousin Sharon Waring; ent families than statewide. ments in the latter two mea- it was ranked 30th among Count index. Across the Congregational pound of honey. That is a lot of work done by the busy music, and for the deli- many nieces and nephews. The share of single-par- sures while beating the state 67 counties. country, Florida ranks 40th worker bees. Another little-known fact is that a bee’s wings Holiness Church cious lunch. A home-going service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, ent families in Florida was considerably in the hous- Baker County’s percent- in children’s well-being. beat up to 250 times per second Thank you everyone, April 14 at the Emmanuel COGIC in Macclenny with Pastor 35.7 percent, compared to ing cost measure to land at CR 127 N., Sanderson, FL Worker field bees actually dance to let other bees know The Family Joe Ruise officiating. The viewing will be on Friday, April 27.4 percent here. The rate fifth in Florida for economic Sunday School 10:00 am in what direction and how far to find pollen-rich flowers. 13 from 5-7 p.m. at New Jerusalem COGIC in Margaretta. well-being among kids. Morning Worship 11:00 am They have at least two different dances. The round dance Interment will be in the Quitman Cemetery. Sarah L. Car- The share of families who and the abdomen wiggle dance. This applies to the female Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm PRESS CLASSIFIEDS ter Funeral Home Northside in Jacksonville is in charge of Health focus bees only. Like many of their human counterparts, male Wed. Evening Prayer Serv. 7:30 pm arrangements. A focus group spon- bees don’t dance. Yep, I would definitely be a male bee ex- ALCOHOLICS Pastor: Oral E. Lyons $7.00 sored by Baptist Health cept when no one is looking! will be held on Thursday, for 20 words Bernice Wilson service on March 26 Photo courtesy of Rep. Lawson’s staff Also, if you are stung by a honey bee, it will be a female April 12 from 10:30 a.m.- ANONYMOUS Deadline Monday at 5:00 Last year’s winner “Dollar Tree Bicycle” by Savannah Rahn. Bernice Ann Wilson, 78, of Mac- that does it. Remember, the female workers leave the hive noon at the Baker County Meetings Mon. - Sat. @ 8 pm The Baker County Press clenny died peacefully on Thursday, to gather pollen. The male drones are hanging around the Council on Aging in Mac- 8981 S. SR 228, Macclenny The Road March 22, 2018 surrounded by loved queen in the hive. When a female bee stings you, it is fatal Congressman Al Lawson Artwork and application clenny. Meeting Monday @ 6:30 pm to Calvary ones. She was born to the late Har- to the bee as a part of the bee’s internal organs leave the (FL-05) is now accepting materials are due to Rep. The topic is a communi- ley Browning and Gertrude Brouh- body attached to the stinger. submissions for the 2018 Lawson’s district office by 93 N. 5th St., Macclenny Corner of Madison & Stoddard Community Full Gospel ty needs assessment, and ton Browning of Lily, KY on October So the next time you see a bee visiting a flower, take a Congressional Art Com- Friday, April 20. To en- the public is urged to at- Glen St. Mary Church 9, 1939. Her faith in God, family and moment to appreciate what they do for us in pollinating petition. This annual art ter, students must e-mail tend. Call 259-2223 with Rev. Tommy & Doris Anderson 12664 Mud Lake Rd. friends were Bernice’s passion and food crops. A single bee is part of a complex social struc- contest, held by members a high-resolution photo- questions. Youth Director Kayse Fiano delight. She loved spending time with ture within the amazing culture of a colony of thousands of of the U.S. House of Rep- graph of the artwork sub- her family, gardening, playing cards bees. They are quite amazing insects! Phone: 904-259-2213 Sunday School 10:00 am resentatives, highlights the mission and the completed Sunday Morning 11:00 am and caring for her children and grand- The next time you see a European honey bee, consider creative talents of students Student Information and Veterans Club Sunday School: ...... 10:00 am children. She was an honest and loving yourself lucky. If we lose them all we will all be in serious in each of the congressio- Release Form to Jessika The Baker County Vet- Sunday Morning Service . . . .11:00 am Sunday Evening 6:00 pm mother, sister, aunt and friend to those trouble. Do whatever you can to assist them in their strug- nal districts. Eglin at Jessika.Eglin@ Bernice Wilson erans Club meets the sec- Sunday Evening Service . . . . . 6:00 pm Tuesday Evening 7:30 pm blessed to know her. Her smile, laugh, gle to stay alive. Consider attending a local beekeeper club “I am pleased to host mail.house.gov. Winners ond Thursday of each sense of humor and gentleness were meeting to learn more about our amazing and beneficial the Congressional Art will be announced in early Wednesday Night ...... 7:30 pm month at Macclenny Prim- Pastor Tommy Richardson || 904-275-2949 contagious. bees. Competition for students May. KINDERGARTEN & itive Baptist Church, 94 Mrs. Wilson is survived by her children James Wilson There are literally hundreds of species of bees in the in Florida’s 5th Congres- For a full set of rules and North Boulevard East. Jr. of Jasper, TN, Rita Hutton (Steve) of Jacksonville, Tam- world. Not all live in large groups or colonies. Some are sional District,” said Rep. the application form, visit A meal is served at 6 my Metcalf (Howard) of Dunlap, TN, Dinah Ott (Granville) called solitary bees. They live alone. Lawson. “Art is a way for https://lawson.house.gov/ FREE SUMMER p.m., followed by a meet- of Signal Mountain, TN, Angela Holloman (Tony) of Glen Enjoy your Baker County nature trails. our students to express services/art-competition. Sunday ing at 6:30. All veterans are New Hope Church, Inc. St. Mary, Lisa Bailey (Steve) of Tazwell, TN and Jennifer For questions or comments, e-mail jwalls443@gmail. themselves and showcase Individuals may also con- welcome. 23-A to Lauramore Rd. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wilson of Jacksonville; 18 grandchildren, 27 great-grand- com. their creativity. I am excit- tact Rep. Lawson’s district REGISTRATION & Fairgrounds Rd. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. children and numerous loved ones. ed to see all of this year’s office at 850-558-9450 for Beginning April 9 Evening Services 5:00 p.m. The funeral service for Mrs. Wilson was held on March entries.” more information. CHECK IT OUT... The following documentation is required: Wednesday 26. The competition is open bakercountypress.com Monday - Friday from 8:00 am-3:00 pm to students in grades 7-12. Pastor J. C. Lauramore Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. • Child’s birth certifi cate Winners from each con- Baker Co. Pre-K/Kindergarten Center welcomes all Obituaries and a photo Guest speaker • Current physical Associate Pastor: Shane Conner gressional district will re- GRADUATION ADS! 362 South Blvd. East/Macclenny are printed free of charge. Forgiven Church in ceive two tickets to fly to SAVE 15% • Current shot record Washington, D.C., to at- Starting at $30 for children who will be 5 years old on or before Macclenny will host Co- Recognizing all BCHS if purchased by • Parent’s Driver’s lette Snowden, former sta- tend a congressional recep- September 1, 2018 tion manager of WJEB/ tion and see the unveiling graduating Seniors APRIL 20 License/State ID TBN, as speaker and min- of their artwork in the U.S. SUMMER VPK BEGINS MAY 14 - Senior photos • Proof of Florida HEARD THE LATEST BUZZ? ister this Friday, April 13. Capitol. The artwork will residency for Kindergarten: Debbie 259-0405 Need a ride to church? The church is located at remain on display in the - Scholar athletes 50 Minnesota Ave. The ser- U.S. Capitol for one year, - Graduation night photos Summer VPK Guidance: Angie 259-0385 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH vice begins at 7 p.m. where it may be viewed - Other special features Summer VPK: Lisa 259-3014 by the millions of visitors. The Baker CounTy Press HAS A BUS MINISTRY! The winning artwork will Summer VPK is available to children who will be 5 on or before September 1, 2018, live in Florida and C HRISTIAN F ELLOWSHIP Located at: also be featured on the U.S. CLASS OF 2018 have not previously attended a VPK program. 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Online at www.bakercountypress.com or email [email protected] www.calvarybaptistmacclenny.com •• 259-4529 License #E08BA001 Page 12 The Baker County Press Thursday, April 12, 2018 Thursday, April 12, 2018 The Baker County Press Page 13 The Baker County Press DEADLINES Real estate transactions from early this year Placement, correction or cancellation of The following land ee, Patricia L Fish Revocable Liv- 2/9/2018 for $185,000.00 in LT 6 COPPER CREEK HILLS UNIT 1. 1/30/2018 for $30,000.00 in LT 3 $44,000.00 in 12-4S-20E. ing Trust to Brantley Michael Fish SHOALS PARK PHASE 2. COBB CREEK. transactions were record- Taura A Huxley to Norman VyStar Credit Union to River on 1/26/2018 for $15,000.00 in 25- classified ads may be done by phone, LGI Homes - Florida LLC to Deklerk, Robin Deklerk on Raydient LLC, Raydient Places City Holdings Llc on 2/13/2018 for ed in the Baker County 2S-21-0000-0000-0350. CLASSIFIEDS Ashley Piland, Brandon Piland 2/21/2018 for $248,500.00 in LT 3 + Properties LLC to Carlos E Sim- $48,500.00 in 07-3S-22E. e-mail or in person anytime before courthouse­­ November and John Wesley Bennett, Rhonda on 3/5/2018 for $186,000.00 in LT BLK 3 SMOKERISE. mons on 2/13/2018 for $30,000.00 Jared J Giannini to Donna K Monday at 5 p.m. for publication on the December. Values are de- Diane Bennett, Rhonda Raulerson 100 SANDS POINTE. in LT 2 COBB CREEK. Beverly Ann Stone, Michael Hall, Robert L Hall Jr on 2/15/2018 rived from documentary to Robert W Walsh on 3/8/2018 CALL 904.259.2400 TO PLACE AN AD or... following Thursday. LGI Homes - Florida LLC to D Stone to Phillip W Kennedy, Cauthen Bradley, Hagen Eliz- for $50,000.00 in 11-4S-20-0000- stamps. Many descriptions for $159,000.00 in 29-2S-22-0202- Jenifer Carter, Randall Carter on Wade Raulerson on 2/8/2018 for abeth to Patricia F Dodd Trust- 0000-0034. are by S(ection)­­ T(own­ 0000-0510/LT 51 TIMBERLANE 3/8/2018 for $188,000.00 in LT 87 $25,000.00 in 07-3S-22-0045- ee, Fla Land Trust # 9721 BC on ONLINE BY MAIL Shirley C Barton Sharman ship) R(ange). If acre­­age or SUB UNIT 4. SANDS POINTE. 0000-0120. 2/27/2018 for $30,000.00 in LT 5 Trustee, Shirley C Barton Revoca- Ashley R Byrd, John D Byrd, 6 BLK 31 GLEN ST MARY. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Saturday, 7:00 am - ?, Hunters price are not listed, none LGI Homes - Florida LLC to Cheryl Shannon, Patrick J ble Trust Of 1999 to Phyllis B Lew- www.bakercountypress.com Ashley R Rhoden to John Dech- were indicat­ ­ed in the doc- Douglas B Adkison, Michelle Shannon to Brooke Wanna- Allen Michael P, Allen Robin is on 2/21/2018 for $50,000.00 in Ridge subdivision off of Odis Yar- merowski, Pamela Dechmerows- The Baker County Press uments. M Adkison on 1/26/2018 for maker, Jeremy Wannamaker on C to Jeffrey S Swain on 3/7/2018 19-2S-22. P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063 borough Road. Multi-family sale. ki on 2/2/2018 for $169,900.00 in $190,000.00 in LT 98 SANDS 2/15/2018 for $25,000.00 in 04- for $320,000.00 in LT 12 CAN- Susan G Eldridge to Jasen M LT 6 SANDS POINTE SUB. POINTE. 3S-22-0000-0000-0390. NON HEIGHTS PHASE ONE/12- Carol Baker, Kay Hall to She- Wilkinson, Rachel K Wilkinson on Saturday, 8:30 am - ?, 633 Fox Alicia O Hinte Trustee, Franklin 2S-21-0159-0000-0120. BY E-MAIL DEADLINE lia R Whitley on 1/23/2018 for LGI Homes - Florida LLC to Charlotte H Fraser, Thomas Al- 3/9/2018 for $55,000.00 in 14-3S- Rayford Odom Revocable Trust to Run Circle, Fox Ridge subdivision. $1,500.00 in 07-2S-22E. Daniel J Dockery on 1/26/2018 ton Fraser to Nit Nil Brothers LLC Willie Marie Livingston to 21-0126-0000-1330/LT 133 OLD [email protected] Ads must be placed and paid for by Burkins Chevrolet Llc on 2/2/2018 Multi-family sale: clothing and Julia A Gross, Leon W Gross for $198,900.00 in LT 96 SANDS on 2/26/2018 for $250,000.00 in Donald R Waters on 2/21/2018 for NURSERY PLANTATION. MONDAY at 5:00 P.M. for $174,000.00 in BLK 44 MAC- POINTE. 36-2S-21-0051-0038-0050/LT 5 6 $37,500.00 in 05-3S-22E. household items. to Latoya Lee on 1/30/2018 for Lyle Gray Cannon to Kimberly CLENNY. BLK 38 GLEN ST MARY. $100,000.00 in 32-2S-22-0049- Anthony M Lopez, Bren- Amanda Canaday, Mitchell A Panti, Leeallan Panti on 3/7/2018 Robert A Goodman, Wanda Saturday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 0056-0070/LT 7 BLK 56 MAC- da F Lopez to Martin E Jager, Fannie Mae, Federal National Canaday to Renee M Smith, Ron- for $64,000.00 in 20-2S-21-0205- Goodman to George J Beckett on Classi­­fied ads and notic­ es­ must be are interested and qualify, please ment Opportunity / Drug & Tobacco Experienced painters needed. Baldwin, FL behind the old feed store. Rummage, CLENNY. Robin L Jager on 2/15/2018 for Mortgage Association to Hussein ald W St Germain on 2/22/2018 0000-0100/LT 10 B. paid in advance, and be in our office apply online at www.gatewaycon- Free Workplace. 4/12-4/26p Peacock Painting. Call 904-259- 3/2/2018 for $175,000.00 in LT 4 5 $200,000.00 in 26-2S-22-0043- M Fourquet, Linda L Fourquet on for $370,000.00 in 31-2S-21-0189- no later­ than 4:00 pm the Monday tractinginc.com. Full-time positions 5877. 2/21tfc junk and art market. Mary Lou Davis to Ginger YARBROUGH AND REWIS SUB. Richard Crews, Sharon Crews Farmworker: 2 temporary po- 0000-0100/LT 10 ALLEN ACRES. 3/6/2018 for $255,000.00 in LT 2 0000-0190. preceding pub­­li­ca­tion, unless other- available: LEAD CARPENTER, must Crews, Louann D Crews on to Darrell Finley, Finley Debbie on sitions. 05/20/2018 through Wayne Frier Macclenny. Look- LGI Homes - Florida LLC to BLK A MACCLENNY II UNIT 3. be able to perform journeyman lev- Saturday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 454 West Macclenny 2/20/2018 for $100.00 in 20-3S- Gerald R Phagan, Valorie J Pha- Bobby G Johns, Mary L Mo- 2/27/2018 for $70,000.00 in 19- wise arranged in advance. Ads can 11/15/2018. Drive tractors and ing for service repair man. Mobile Theresa Rossman on 3/8/2018 el work as a carpenter in a com- 21-0000-0000-0050. gan to Permeriea Harris-Agyeman Donald A Davis, Dustin Bradley bley to Hope AR Properties LLC 2S-22-0122-0000-0080. be mailed provided they are accom- operate farm equipment to till soil, Homes. Vehicle/Driver’s License Avenue, Munson Electric parking lot. Baker Women’s for $176,000.00 in LT 97 SANDS mercial and industrial setting. This on 3/1/2018 for $204,000.00 in Davis, Rikki Davis to Freedom REI on 3/12/2018 for $375,000.00 in panied by payment and instructions. plant, irrigate, spray, and harvest required. Jared, 904-259-4663, Terry Clardy to Paula Sue POINTE. Jana Crews to Travis Michael position requires a full range of both Political Network, great deals! 32-2S-22-0049-0020-0070/LT 7 8 LLC on 3/5/2018 for $26,000.00 in 32-1S-21E. They should be mailed to: Class­i­fied crops. Have mechanical skills, per- [email protected]. 1/18tfc Clardy, Troy Clardy on 1/26/2018 Crump Peebles on 2/6/2018 for rough and finish skilled carpentry Donna K Hall, Robert L Hall Jr BLK 20 MACCLENNY. LT 1 2 BLK 3 DEERFIELD SUB. Ads, The Baker County Press, P.O. form maintenance. Operate farm Saturday, 8:30 am - ?, Sunday 10:00 am - ?, 121 for $102,000.00 in LT 1 BLK 2 John A Shadd Jr, Laura J Shadd $73,000.00 in LT 2 BEAR CREEK. work, including the ability to work Wayne Frier Macclenny. Need to Stephanie McKinnell. Box 598, Macclen­ ny,­ FL 32063. We vehicles on public roads. 3 months COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES UNIT 2. Betty Abraham to Justin A Jorge A Rodriguez, Susan M to William Donald Godwin on from drawings, specifications, and T&T Contractors. Mud / Paint / Trim. south across from the Exxon. Something for every- Richard F Smith, Ryan Smith to cannot­ assume responsibility for ac­ experience, basic literacy reading Adam Tomlin on 1/22/2018 for Parker on 3/9/2018 for $215,000.00 Rodriguez to Alicia R Lamborn, 2/9/2018 for $40,000.00 in 01-3S- instructions to build, remodel and Jared, 904-259-4663, jm_mar- Aaron S Maurer, Shelley D Brent K Whitney Trustee, Whitney curacy of ads or notices given over and math skills required. Must have one, if interested in setting up with us contact James, $177,000.00 in 07-2S-22-0000- in 19-2S-22-0213-0000-1010/LT William A Lamborn on 3/7/2018 22-0001-0002-0050 LT 5 BLK B EM repair various types of facilities and [email protected]. 1/18tfc Maurer to Logan P Baity on Family Trust, Lisa L Whitney Trust- the telephone. Li­a­­bil­i­ty for errors in all or be able to obtain driver’s license 0000-0070. 101 ROLLING MEADOWS. for $285,000.00 in 12-2S-21- BROWNS SUB. structures. PLUMBER PIPEFITTER, 904-796-9298. 3/9/2018 for $106,000.00 in 25- ee on 2/9/2018 for $75,000.00 in advertising will be limited to the first within 30 days after hire. Increase 0166-0000-0240/LT 24 CANNON pipe welding experience. Experi- 2S-21-0115-0000-0020. Justin E Thomas, Melissa Gabriel Stone Powers to Aar- David E Mangrum to BTE 08-2S-22-0000-0000-0203. publication only. If after that time, the or bonus may be possible depend- , HEIGHTS PHASE TWO. enced in commercial and industrial REAL ESTATE Coming Saturday, April 21st, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Thomas to Mary Thomas Wil- on S Maurer, Shelley D Maurer on Revocable Trust, Hugh D Fish ad continues to run without notifica- ing on experience and merit. 48 Carol McMurray, Robert Mc- Rex Simpkins, Vicki Simpkins tion of error by the person or agen­ work. Plumber’s HELPER. Qualified 14441 Wildcat Alley, Glen, off of Odis Yarborough liams, Steven Douglas Williams 3/7/2018 for $219,000.00 in 25-2S- Ashley C Stone, Brian C Stone Jr Trustee on 2/21/2018 for hour/week, $10.73 per/hour, free Notice to Readers Murray to Carol McMurray, Rob- to Brenda G Harris, James W D applicants must have good driv- on 2/1/2018 for $177,000.00 in 21-0000-0000-0580/LT 23 24. to Patricia A Parker, Jason S Shaw $40,000.00 in LT 1 2 POWERS cy for whom it was pub­lish­ed, then housing. 3/4 work period guaran- Road. Moving sale: fridge, oven, dryer, furniture, tools ert McMurray on 3/5/2018 for Harris on 1/26/2018 for $81,500.00 ing record and pass background All real estate advertising in this LT 37 HUNTERS RIDGE AT GLEN on 2/27/2018 for $286,000.00 in PLAT 31-2S-22E. that party as­sumes full payment re­ teed. Tools & equipment provided. $106,380.07 in 32-1S-21-0138- TD Bank NA to Cypress Home in 29-2S-22E. check. DFWP Call (904) 388-4799. newspaper is subject to the Fair and miscellaneous items. PLANTATIOON. LT 2 KNOLL ESTATE. sponsibility.­ The Baker County Press Transportation to and from place 0003-0070. Builders Inc on 3/5/2018 for Freedom REI LLC to North reserves the right to refuse adver- 3/29-4/19c Housing Act which makes it illegal Jeremy Lee, Mark Lee to Aar- of recruitment will be paid upon Edith Ruise, Japan Ruise to LGI Homes - Florida LLC to $22,000.00 in 19-2S-22-0197- Kayla M Oglesby, Mahlon J Florida Land Exchange LLC on tising or any other­ materi­ ­al which in to advertise “any preference, limita- on H Turner on 2/21/2018 for Receptionist wanted, full-time, completion of 50% of work con- Shamekia Givens on 3/1/2018 for Trecia R Walker on 2/8/2018 for 0000-0110/LT 11 COPPER CREEK Oglesby to Connie Haddock, 3/6/2018 for $40,050.00 in LT the opinion of the publisher does not tion or discrimination based on race, $83,000.00 in LT 30 BARBERS SUB. benefits, pay depends on experi- tract. Job location is at, Buckhorn $11,000.00 in 33-2S-21E. $177,000.00 in LT 61 SANDS HILLS UNIT 3. Gerald H Haddock on 1/30/2018 1 2 BLK 3 DEERFIELD SUB/35- meet standards of publication. color, religion, sex, handicap, famil- 3 BR, 1 BA house located in Mac- for $29,200.00 in 08-1S-21-0127- Robert Caston Gurganious, ence. M & R trailers, ask for Rich- Farms Partners, Schlater, MS. Ap- POINTE. Olivia L McCullough, Trey A 3S-22-0004-0003-0010. ial status or national origin, or an clenny, 148 East Boulevard, $600/ Eleanor S Lyons Revocable 0000-0020/LT 2 FRANK COMBS Donna Singleton Gurganious to ard. 904-397-0246. 4/5-4/12p ply for this job at Greenwood WIN Ernest Romane Canupp Jr to McCullough to Brent Alexander Michael David Doshier to intention to make any such prefer- deposit, $800/month, first/last/ Living Trust, Eleanor S Lyons CIRCLE ESTATES. Stewart Hardenbrook, Whittni Job Center, 812 West Park Avenue, 500 DOLLARS John M Kirkland, Katrina R Kirk- Badzinski, Deborah Lynn Badzins- Christopher Lee Fraze Jr, Heath- Now hiring Library Outreach As- ence, limitation or discrimination.” security deposit required to move Trustee to Emil Clayton Lyons Jr Hardenbrook on 3/1/2018 for FOR SALE Greenwood, MS 662-459-4600 land on 3/2/2018 for $177,000.00 ki on 2/20/2018 for $223,900.00 Alvin Gene Taylor, Arnie Sue er Nicole Fraze on 2/6/2018 for sistant to provide library services Familial status includes children un- in, service pets only. Call 904-259- 500 Dollars on 2/27/2018 for $12,000.00 in $86,500.00 in 05-3S-21E. with job order# MS253244 or near- & DEED in 07-3S-22E. in LT 7 SHOALS PARK SUB. Taylor to Katherine C Eicher on $42,000.00 in LT 3 BLK 20 MAC- to local communities using out- der the age of 18 living with parents 8444 or email vtfpropertyman- 06-2S-22E. Roll top desk and china cabinet. est workforce office with a copy of & DeeD 1/22/2018 for $299,900.00 in LT CLENNY. Carol M Baker, Kay M Hall to reach van. Minimum HS graduate, or legal custodians, pregnant wom- [email protected] for more is all you need to LGI Homes - Florida LLC to Andrew J Davies, Krystal Da- Call Rhonda Bagby at 904-452- this ad. 4/12p David E Mangrum to BTE 28 WHISPERING PINES. Stephanie McKinnell, Adam Tom- thorough knowledge of computer en and people securing custody of is all you need to Amanda Anderson, Travis Ander- vies to Crystal McGee, Thom- 3335. information or to get an application. move into your Revocable Trust, Hugh D Fish Secretary Housing Urban De- lin on 1/22/2018 for $9,000.00 in operation, internet, and email. $10/ The Baker County Board of Com- children under 18. move into your son on 3/8/2018 for $177,000.00 as G McGee on 1/23/2018 for Walter H Dyer III to Carlos 4/12tfc Jr Trustee on 2/21/2018 for velopment to Emily D Atkinson, 07-2S-22E. Sawmills from only $4397. Make hour, 15 hours/week, Monday & missioners is accepting applica- new Manufactured in LT 2 SANDS POINTE. $229,750.00 in 36-2S-20-0000- E Simmons on 1/26/2018 for Lauren A Rhoden on 3/2/2018 for This newspaper will not knowing- Lot for rent. Ready for a mobile new Manufactured $123,000.00 in LTS 10 11 12 HILLS and save money with your own Wednesday. Valid FL driver’s li- tions for Director of Community 0000-0062. $30,000.00 in 29-1S-21-0000- $44,000.00 in LT 6 5 BLK 1 PINE Valerie Ramsey to Karl Fred- ly accept any advertising for real home. Call 904-259-6735. 2/9tfc && Modular Modular Home OF GLEN. Clinton Bart Register to Tejas bandmill. Cut lumber any dimen- cense and clean driving record re- Development. This person provides 0000-0060. erick Kuehner Jr on 3/9/2018 for estate which is in violation of the Patel on 2/9/2018 for $18,000.00 Anna L Williams, Randall W ACRES UNIT ONE. sion. In stock ready to ship. Free quired. EOE, drug-free workplace, a wide range of functions relating Mark Gelling to Michael $97,000.00 in 33-2S-22-0027- law. Our readers are hereby in- in LT 3 4 BLK 38 GLEN ST MARY. Williams to Judson A West on Raydient LLC, Raydient Plac- Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills. veteran’s preference. Apply in per- to the Baker County Land Devel- S Szelak, Robin Y Szelak on Diane Payne, Larry L Payne 0004-0090. formed that all dwellings advertised 2/13/2018 for $240,000.00 in 30- es + Properties LLC to Ange- com 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N son New River Public Library Coop- opment Code and Comprehensive COMMERCIAL FR 2/27/2018 for $123,000.00 in LT 13 James Yarborough to Hill Rob- Sr to Brian Johnson, Cassan- in this newspaper are available on 2S-22-0139-0000-0300/LT 30 la Reimer, Stephen Reimer on 4/12p erative, 110 N. Lake Avenue, Lake Plan through interpretation and BLK 1 COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES. ert L on 2/9/2018 for $18,500.00 dra Johnson on 3/5/2018 for an equal opportunity basis. To com- Butler. Applications close at 4:00 implementation; performs plan Commercial office or retail space, in 08-3S-22E. Plant sale: Fruit trees, blueberries, plain of discrimination, call HUD toll Brittney Robinson Yingling, pm, April 19th. 4/5-4/12c review and coordination and other 1800 sq. ft., CH/A, new paint and landscape and flowering plants. We free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll Call pat Justin Yingling to Travis James Dana S Erskine-Pando to Amy comprehensive planning, develop- flooring, rent well below market CALL PAT take orders, Sands Daylily Farm, Furtherance Private Care: Care- free telephone number for the im- Johns on 3/7/2018 for $125,000.00 Danese Bamburg, Eric G Bamburg ment and code enforcement activi- value, no first/last required. 904- 800-414-2130 6698 Sands Dale Road, Macclen- givers and Companions are needed paired is 1-800-927-9275. in 20-3S-21E. on 1/31/2018 for $180,000.00 in ties. Minimum Bachelor’s degree in 259-6271, 904-591-8200. 1/18tfc 904-225-0884 ny, FL 32063, 904-303-1501, immediately to accompany clients 01-2S-21-0000-0000-0032. Wayne Frier Macclenny, I buy US Bank NA to Dynamic Pro- 904-259-6891. Saturdays we are on activities and to places of inter- urban/regional planning, economic land. Cash paid immediately. Call gressive LLC on 2/20/2018 for LGI Homes - Florida LLC to located at P&R Electric on Lowder est. Apply online at 9100.axiscare. development, community devel- MOBILE HOMES 904-259-4663. 3/9tfc $136,375.00 in LT 3 CYPRESS Jessica Szydlo, Jonathan Szydlo Street. 3/8-4/12c com or call 904-866-6035. opment or a related field from an accredited college or university POINTE UNIT 1/28-2S-22-0209- on 2/13/2018 for $182,900.00 in 4/5-4/12p 2.25 acre lots, set up with pow- 3 BR, 2 BA homes starting at Like new John Deere compact 0000-0030. LT 94 SANDS POINTE. and two years of planning, zoning er pole, well, and septic. $25,000 $38,900. Includes delivery, set-up, farm tractor, 3 cylinder, diesel, with Construction punch out work:: or building is required. Must have each, owner financing. Call 912- skirting, central heat/air condition- MTGLQ Investors LP to Darren LGI Homes - Florida LLC to 2 year old 5 ‘ finish mower, $6900. Looking for motivated and ex- an approachable personality and 843-8118. 3/22tfc ing. Call Pat 904-225-0884. Philip Gray, Victoria Lynn Gray on Brown Linda D on 2/20/2018 Terry, 904-259-2393. 4/12c perienced individuals to do new the ability to learn quickly. Excel- 8/19tfc 1/23/2018 for $145,000.00 in 29- for $183,900.00 in LT 45 SANDS John Deere riding lawnmower, residential construction punch lent typing and computer skills with Lot model sale! $1000 in free fur- 2S-22-0074-0000-0050. POINTE. automatic transmission, $999. Like out work. Must be experienced in ability to operate Microsoft applica- FOR RENT niture included. 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Benjamin F Fish Revocable B A R Construction Inc to Brit- Third Street, Macclenny Florida MISCELLANEOUS and helpers. 904-624-3813. 4/12p yard and hardwood floors, $600/ $37,900 with free thermal win- Living Trust, Patricia L Fish Trust- tani Gibson, Steven Gibson on 32063 or www.bakercountyfl.org/ deposit, $1250/month, first/last/ dows. waynefriermacclenny.com Experienced cook wanted, Sixth jobs Deadline for submitting appli- Alterations: basic hemming, zipper security deposit required for move 904-259-4663. 4/5-4/26c Street Steakhouse, apply in person cations is Thursday, May 10, 2018 repair, and basic alterations, next in, service pets only. Call 904-259- at 1199 South Sixth Street, Mac- at 4:00pm. Baker County is a drug No money down! Use your land. day service on most items. 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[email protected] SPORTS EDITOR right now. You have to put [email protected] For the second time in in the time and go through sport and he has huge op- jerk. the process and deal with is- less than 24 hours the BCHS The upcoming District portunities in front of him Hodges attempted a sues and come out on top,” Wildcat baseball team al- 3-5A series between the through the sport. I know 405-pound clean and jerk he explained. “You have to lowed a late lead to disap- BCHS Wildcats and Bolles that athletic-wise he’s very on his final lift, which would be able to see through that pear. could determine the No. 1 athletic and he is a person have tied the state record process and I think Dalton’s But just like the previous seed in the district tourna- that will see that process and catapulted him into first done that winning the sec- night — an 8-7 walk-off win ment and the subsequent through.” place. His left hand slipped ond state championship this over Santa Fe — Baker Coun- playoff berth. In addition to the two off the bar during the first year for our program and for ty came through at the plate Both Baker County and state champions, the Cats portion of the lift, and he himself. He will forever be to pull out a dramatic win. Bolles enter the district se- had seven other lifters finish dropped the weight in front written down in the histo- After watching a five-run ries with 1-1 records in the in the top six of their weight of him. ry books, and that’s what I lead evaporate in the top of district after both schools classes to score points in the Still, he finished third for like to tell them — that your the fifth inning the afternoon split their respective series runaway championship. the second straight season name will be engraved now.” of April 4, the Cats respond- against Suwannee, which John Green in the 154 and with a 735 total. His 365 Marcus Dialo posted a ed with a five-run outburst in Caleb Crews fires the pitch ended its regular-season heavyweight Cooper Hodges clean and jerk was the heavi- in Baker County’s win over 500 total to win the 139 class the bottom half of the frame district record at 2-2. both took third place. est in the state by 50 pounds, Cook. by 15 pounds. The junior re- to reopen a commanding A sweep in the upcom- Green’s 515 total was only and he posted a 370 bench Purchase these photos at www.bakercountypress.com Photos by Jon Shumake corded a 265 bench press, lead and top Georgia’s Cook the game after his walk-off ing two-game series by ei- 10 pounds behind runner-up press. Cooper Hodges, who finished third in the heavyweight division, completes the split in the clean and Hunter Noblitt awaits the ball as Cook’s Hart Griffin successfully slides to steal second base. the best in the division, and 10-5 in six rain-shortened hit the previous night, scored ther team would give them Dazriel Acosta of Citrus and William Bloodsaw was jerk. a 235 clean and jerk. innings. on passed balls. Moore also about it.” field capped the third frame. a 3-1 district record, earn- 20 pounds behind champion Baker County’s second “He may be our fourth and Brandon Combs in the 129. ministration, the community “Everybody knows how reached home on an error The team’s hot streak at Noblitt scored on a dou- ing them the No. 1 seed in Keith Grantham of Blount- weightlifter to score in the time back-to-back state 199 both took fourth place as Griffis and Bishop Ken- and the high school’s student that can go when the mo- by shortstop Sam Bennett the plate continued in the ble steal with center field- the District 3-5A tourna- stown. Green, a junior who 169 class. The senior claimed champion next year. You they each finished 10 pounds ny’s Evan Loadholtz had body for their support of the mentum starts to go another during Clayt Smith’s at bat. game, which the umpires er Travis Neal in the fourth ment scheduled to begin returned to weightlifting fourth with a 580 total, never know,” coach McDon- behind the third-place com- identical 635 totals, but weightlifting team all season. team’s way,” head coach Jar- But uncharacteristic de- called off in the bottom of inning. Neal successfully May 1 at Suwannee. this season after last com- which was just five pounds ald said. “... He is a very tal- petitor in their weight class- Loadholtz was given the With a handful of under- rell Rodgers said following fensive and pitching mis- the sixth inning as storms stole second base, allowing As a result of the three- peting as a freshman, had a back of third-place lifter Gar- ented young man that I be- es. fourth-place nod on the tie- classmen already scoring at the team’s third straight win. takes by Baker County passed through the county Noblitt, who scored a team- team district, the top seed 270 bench and 245 clean and rison Hutchinson of Altha. lieve has fell in love with the Padgett had a 380 total breaker. Griffis’ 360 bench the state meet this year, and “All it takes is for them to helped the Hornets (19-6) in the early afternoon. Bak- high three runs, to dash automatically enters the Bloodsaw, who underwent with a 200 bench press and press tied for the third-best more set join them next sea- come up and shut us down in erase a 5-0 deficit and nearly er County’s 14 hits tied its home from third and dive to district championship shoulder surgery midway 180 clean and jerk to finish in the class to go along with son, the expectations are al- the next half inning and who steal momentum. second highest total of the the plate for the run. game and earns a playoff through his junior season, behind John First of Zeph- his 275 clean and jerk. ready high before the offsea- knows what happens when After loading the bases season, and the Cats scored Baker County’s home berth, while the lower two had a 320 bench press and yrhills. Josh Dialo, a freshman, son training even begins. they get back up to the plate. with one out following a walk in the double figures for the game against West Nassau seeds must play each oth- 260 clean and jerk. Combs’ 610 total gave him weighed in at a pound heavi- “That’s the process. It gets ... I’m proud of our guys for and two straight hit batters, second time in three games. scheduled for April 10 was er to advance to the title “He’s put over 60 pounds a five-pound edge over fifth- er than Altha’s Jackson Go- to a point where we look at battling back like that.” Cole Rogers got Cook on the Catcher Wade Johnson postponed until April 25 game. on his total from January to place lifter David Araujo of ins, which sorted out the our future every year,” coach Left fielder Preston Sut- went 3 for 4 with a sixth-in- at 6 p.m. due to weather. board by driving in two runs Conner Moore But if the Cats and the state meet. That’s a very, Orange Park, who edged the 420-pound total tie. Josh McDonald said. “... That’s ton went 3 for 3 with two on an error. Tyler Weeks ning double, and led off Bak- Tuesday’s game would have Bolles split the series, all very good number,” coach Baker County lifter in the Dialo’s 230 bench press was what make this thing a pro- RBIs, and drove in the go- connected with a two-RBI er County’s five-run inning been the team’s final tune- three District 3-5A teams McDonald said. “... Nobody district and regional meets. 10 pounds better than Go- gram. It’s a year-around ahead run on a blooper sin- double to deep left center before forcing Ethan Folsom with a single up the middle. up before this week’s pivotal would end the regular-sea- really knew about William. Combs’ 315 bench press ins’. His clean and jerk, how- training methodology be- gle to right field. Right field- field one batter later, and ul- to ground out to Moore to The Cats appeared to be District 3-5A series against son district schedule with Nobody really knew about made the difference as he ever, was 10 pounds better hind it, but it is a program er Conner Moore connected timately scored the equaliz- end to disastrous inning. cruising early, building the Bolles [see sidebar at right]. identical 2-2 records. how athletic and how good and Araujo both had 290 than Josh Dialo’s 190 outing, in the fact that the kids stick with an RBI double to left ing run on a passed ball. “That’s supposed to be lead with the help of a three- The Cats host the two- The tiebreakers involv- he was as a weightlifter un- clean and jerks. which made up the gap and with it and see it through. field later in the inning. Relief pitcher Jarron our M-O: pitching and de- run third inning. Right field- time defending Class 5A ing three or more teams til this year and they found Body weight dropped forced the tie. That plays a huge part in our er Casen Milton, who went champion before traveling Marcus Dialo during a clean and jerk attempt en route to his state The Cats took advantage Hodges, who entered the fense,” coach Rodgers said. will be decided based on championship in the 139-pound class. out.” Kyle Griffis to fifth in the 238 Coach McDonald thanked success.” of several Cook miscues to game with one out and “It’s a frustrating thing, but 2 for 4 with two RBIs, drove to Bolles for the rematch the following, according to Carson Padgett in the 119 and Josh Dialo to sixth in the the county and school’s ad- pad the cushion. Both Sut- Weeks at third, got out of the at the same time when we’re in runs in the first and third on April 13. Both games are the FHSAA: ton and shortstop Hunter swinging it as well as we are innings. Designated hitter scheduled for 7 p.m. jam by allowing the one run. 1. Total win-loss record LIVE PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING BACK IN MACCLENNY, FL Noblitt, who went 2 for 3 in He struck out Jalen Wilcox right now I feel pretty good Colby Kennedy’s sacrifice fly in district games played and Sutton’s single to center among the tied teams; Lady Wildcats win twice Bobcat 2. The win-loss record in district play of the tied seventh inning. UNBROKEN teams against the high- Apopka had runners at second and third football est-seeded program (and Wins at Apopka with no outs in the final frame after Hannah Kennedy commits to play at Embry-Riddle Collins doubled — the game’s only extra base proceeding through the hit — to advance Georgia Egbers to third SATURDAY, APRIL 21 JON SHUMAKE up soon, so it was something I would ly. I kind of grew up a little bit around three national championships since lowest-seeded team, if nec- tryouts and Montverde base. Following a pop fly out to McGovern, Doors open 6:00 pm | Bell Time 7:00 pm SPORTS EDITOR like to go ahead and get out of the planes.” 2013, and has four teams ranked in essary); DCCWWRESTLING.COM Gabi Corilo cut Baker County’s lead in half [email protected] way so it was nice.” Kennedy initially landed on Em- the April 4 edition of National Colle- 3. Number of road victo- JON SHUMAKE JON SHUMAKE Adults $10 | Kids 12 & under $5 The 16-year-old Macclenny resi- bry-Riddle’s radar after attending giate Baseball Writers Association’s ries in the district; SPORTS EDITOR with an RBI ground out to second baseman Academics and athletics aligned dent received interest from a camp during his fresh- Top 25, according to NCAA.com. 4. Number of home vic- [email protected] Sara Keves. The BCMS Bobcat foot- Destiny People Worship Center perfectly for BCHS Wildcat baseball other schools, he said, but man year. He returned to “It can be overwhelming some- tories in the district; McGovern got out of the seventh-inning ball team will hold tryouts 7445 S. SR 121, Macclenny The BCHS Lady Wildcat softball team jam by forcing a game-ending pop fly to player Colby Kennedy during his opted with Embry-Riddle the camp as a sophomore times because not many people have 5. Blind draw by the dis- for current sixth and sev- SCHEDULED TO APPEAR: collegiate search. Now, with a year traveled to central Florida during Spring Keves, which left Apopka’s game-tying run at due to its highly-regard- and junior and received the opportunity to do what I’m going trict tournament manager. enth graders from April 23 DCCW Heavyweight Champion of high school baseball still ahead ed aerospace engineering the scholarship offer in late to be able to get the opportunity to do The tiebreakers would Break, and the ladies brought home two of third base. to May 18. of him, he already knows his college program. The university’s 2017. when I graduate high school,” Ken- be used in that order until the biggest wins of the season as souvenirs. The Lady Cats scored five runs in the fifth The tryouts, which are JAYSON FALCONE & destination. undergraduate aerospace “It’s pushed me,” he said nedy said. “It’s a little overwhelming the tie was reduced to two Third baseman Kat Rhoden drove in the inning to overcome a three-run deficit on scheduled to run from 2 TONY STORM go-ahead runs in both games, and Baker The junior announced last week engineering program has of the interest from the uni- but I’ll get used to it.” schools. The same criteria April 2 to down Montverde Academy 6-4. to 5 p.m., are open to both DCCW US Champion E y his commitment to Daytona Beach’s County (13-5) topped Apopka, Class 9A’s sec- Rhoden batted 2 for 3 with three RBIs, in- been ranked No. 1 national- versity, which competes in Kennedy has started three games would be used to break the students enrolled in the Chance Champion Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Uni- ly among school’s where the the Sunshine State Confer- as a pitcher for the Wildcats, post- two-team tie until the final ond-ranked team, and Montverde Academy cluding the go-ahead bases-clearing double middle school and those on back-to-back nights. versity, a private school founded in highest degree is a master’s Colby Kennedy ence. “Knowing that some- ing a 1-0 record as of April 10. His 18 step, which would involve a to center field. Carter and Taylor Crews also who are home schooled. Ghetto Superstar 1926, where he will continue his ac- for 16 straight years, accord- one’s out there they might 1/3 innings pitched is second-most coin toss in place of a blind Liz McGovern threw a complete game hit RBI singles in the inning, during which Students must com- Blain Rage ademic and baseball career at the Di- four-hitter on April 3, leading the Lady Cats Baker County erased a 4-1 hole to take the ing to the school’s website. want you it gives you a little more on the team, and he has thrown 16 draw, according to the FH- plete the FSAS physical Awaken vision II level. “I love working with my hands drive. It’ll definitely push you.” strikeouts with a 2.67 ERA. SAA. to a 2-1 victory at Apopka in the pitcher’s lead for good. form available the school’s “It feels good. It takes a lot of pres- and making stuff work,” said Ken- He will not only join one of the na- He is batting .286 with a .311 on- duel. She carried a shutout into the seventh McGovern, who entered the game in re- front office to be eligible & MANY MORE!! sure off your shoulders. It definitely nedy, who also plays travel ball for tion’s top academic schools, but also base percentage and has hits in six inning when she held off the Lady Blue Dart- lief of winning pitcher Crews, shut down for tryouts. Dopson Fami- takes a lot of pressure off you,” he Jacksonville’s Five Star. “My papa step into one of Division II baseball’s of his previous seven games. He has ers’ late rally for Baker County’s third straight the Lady Eagles in the last three innings to ly Medical Center on Third Family Friendly Wrestling Action! said Monday. “... It [committing ear- he worked on planes in Vietnam. My premier conferences after he gradu- also doubled and driven in six runs win. preserve the lead. She allowed one hit with a Street will offer free physi- Concessions available! 2018 Apopka’s Emma Miller was almost equally strikeout as she retired eight of Montverde’s ly] wasn’t necessarily a priority at the dad’s dad built his own planes and ates from Baker County in 2019. The thus far during his junior campaign. cals on April 18 beginning Proceeds go to Autism Awareness time, but my senior year … is coming flew them. It runs through the fami- Sunshine State Conference boasts effective, allowing five hits with one strikeout nine final nine batters. at 3 p.m. and a walk in 5 1/3 innings. But it was a pair After Marissa Rhoden gave the Lady Cats The B-Cats will also FORMER CATS BCHS of mistakes by the pitcher that helped the the lead in the top of the second inning, play in a jamboree game at Lady Cats gain the advantage after five score- Montverde responded in the bottom half of Orange Park Junior High GRADUATION ADS! less innings. the inning to pull ahead. The Lady Eagles School on May 15. The pro- Collegiate teams bounce back from recent losses First baseman Emma Gipson drew a five- scored on a pair of two-out errors to go up gram’s game against Lake Get 15% off pitch walk to lead off the sixth inning, and 2-1, and added additional runs on a third-in- Asbury is scheduled to be- JON SHUMAKE won his fifth game of the falling 9-4 at Newberry. Sumter State. also features sophomore designated hitter Kiki Carter reached on an ning error and a fourth-inning ground out. gin at 5:40 p.m. SPORTS EDITOR season in the series opener, • Junior Landon Boyette’s He also pitched 1 1/3 Callie Paine, lost 10-2. if purchased by error by Miller, which advanced pinch run- Crews allowed four runs — one earned — The jamboree will also [email protected] throwing 6 innings of one- Thomas Night Hawks’ 10- innings and allowed four • Senior Kylie Holton’s ner Reagan Griffis to third base. in four innings with four hits and a strikeout give Baker County its first run ball with six hits, two game winning streak was earned runs on six hits with Morehead State Lady Eagles APRIL 20 Rhoden then changed the game on a full to improve to 4-0 during her freshman sea- taste of action in the eight- Several former BCHS strikeouts and a walk. snapped as they were swept two strikeouts in his FSCJ lost both games of a home count. She hit the pay off pitch to right field son. team Northeast Florida Wildcat baseball and softball The Knights’ four-game at Webber University in BlueWave’s 11-10 loss at St. Ohio Valley Conference dou- Ads starting at $30 for a two-RBI single, which broke the score- Baker County’s scheduled game on April Athletic Conference, in stars helped their collegiate winning streak ended April 3 a Sun Conference series. John’s River State College bleheader on April 6, falling less tie and gave the Lady Cats the lead for 10 against Ponte Vedra was canceled due to which it will compete in teams overcome recent loss- with a 10-4 loss at Reinhardt Boyette went 1 for 5 in the on April 4. The BlueWave 7-0 and 14-2 to Eastern Ken- SENIOR PHOTOS good. weather and will not be made up, head coach the fall. Orange Park, Oak- es with wins over the week- University. Flores went 1 for series, during which Thom- (14-20) won at home 4-1 on tucky. Holton went 0 for 3 in SCHOLAR ATHLETES Baker County had a chance to pad its ad- Kylee Canaday said via a message. leaf, Lakeside, Wilkinson, end, while other players fell 3 with a walk in the loss. as (24-20, 5-13) lost 7-1 on April 2 over the same team. the games. AND MORE! vantage even more after moving two run- The Lady Cats are set to return to the field Lake Asbury, Green Cove in conference action. • The South Carolina-Aik- April 6 and 2-1 and 8-1 on • The Tallahassee Com- • Freshman Madison ners into scoring position with two outs. But on April 12 at Columbia. They host West Nas- Springs and Bradford • The No. 17 Middle Geor- en Pacers recovered from April 7. munity College Lady Ea- Kennedy’s Florida State Samples and prices at pitcher Nyah Vogel forced a ground out to sau on April 13 and Fleming Island on April make up the remainder of gia State Knights have won a slump with a three-game The Night Hawks had gles (10-30-1) have lost 14 Lady Seminoles won two out end the inning, giving the Lady Blue Darters Bakercountypress.com 16 in their final two regular-season home the conference. seven out of eight games, in- sweep at Augusta in Peach won 10 straight games, in- straight games after getting of three games to win the At- an opening to nearly steal the game in the games. cluding a three-game South- Belt Conference competi- cluding a doubleheader swept in a doubleheader lantic Coast Conference se- ern States Athletic Con- tion. Junior pitcher Zach sweep over Brewton-Parker April 5 at Northwest Flori- ries against visiting Pitt. The ference series sweep over Rafuse improved to 4-2 on on April 3 by the scores of 11- da State College. Sophomore No. 13 Lady Seminoles (33-7, visiting Martin Methodist. the season on April 6 with 6 2, 11-1. Brandie Callaway went 1 for 11-1) book-ended the series Save Senior first baseman Mikal innings of two-run ball with • Sophomore pitcher 3 with an RBI in the second with a 2-1 win on April 6 and Stay informed. over 50% Flores went 1 for 10 with five hits, five strikeouts and Dylan Hall threw 2/3 inning game, in which Northwest an 8-0 six-inning victory on weekly + 6 months FREE access three runs and an RBI in the two walks in his team’s 14-4 on April 7, allowing three Florida State College stole a April 8. The team’s 20-game newsstand series, which the Knights victory. 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