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at a Attempt GLANCE 2/3 of CARES cash left to extort community wife with joel addington pandemic than others with a 4.4 events percent unemployment rate for $383,599 managing Editor in CARES Act grant awards* [email protected] August, compared to twice that illicit pics Dancing with Our statewide. Stars Saturday Only about one-third of Many county workers are in $235,000 A Macclenny man is in CARES Act grant money be- Businesses 1-9 employees 6:30 p.m. public sector jobs or those tied to custody under a $16,000 ing doled out by the county was industries like construction and bond, charged with several The Arc North Florida is spent through mid-September. transportation largely unaffect- $107,500 felonies stemming from an once again hosting an eve- The county awarded 55 per- ed by state-mandated CVOID-19 Self-employed workers with no attempted extortion of his ning of dinner, dancing and cent of the $700,000 in federal closure orders. employees estranged wife by sending fundraising with “Dancing CARES Act grant money made Not surprisingly, most of explicit photos of her to with Our Stars” on October available to businesses, churches the grant applicants were those $52,682 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the fair- and other nonprofit corporations hardest hit by closures: bars, Households/individuals grounds, 5567 Lauramore through September 21, the lat- gyms, restaurants, hair salons Rd., Macclenny. Dinner est date for which that data was and barbershops. at 7 p.m. with the show $30,000 available last week. Richard Colbert owns The and dancing at 7:30 p.m. Nonprofits and churches That money and approximate- Board Cafe in Macclenny, a place Tickets $40 per person and ly $573,000 represent some $1.2 available at First Federal where table-top board game *Through September 21 million in total federal coronavi- Bank and Gibson McDonald tournaments take place on the Source: County administration rus relief money available from Furniture. For more infor- evenings and weekends. It’s the county. The smaller sum was been open about a year. Mr. Col- mation, please call The Arc’s Church, Moose Lodge, Macclen- Quinn Ban at (386) 688- allocated for households hurt fi- bert received a $5000 grant and Timothy Griffis ny Church of God, First Assem- 0385 or (904) 259-2509. nancially by COVID-19 for rent, said the money would mean the bly of God, Farm Bureau and A Macclenny Mayor Mark mortgage, utilities or child care difference between keeping his her place of employment Bryant and Lucas Cox are expenses. doors open and himself and a Day of Hope Inc. and related Facebook pag- expected to emccee with Only about 9 percent, or near- few part-timers employed. Ninety of the 104 non-house- es. several civic, business and ly $53,000, of the $573,000 was The amount of the grants were hold grant applicants, or about Timothy Davis Griff- elected leaders dancing. spent through September 18, the based on the number of employ- 87 percent, were either self-em- is, 47, admitted during an latest date for which that data ees each nonprofit or business ployed contractors receiving interview on August 8, the was available. employed prior to the pandemic. $2500 grants or businesses with same day the 35-year-old COVID update There also remains more than Only a handful of applicants 1-to-9 employees, including the victim made the complaint $300,000 in available grants for — Westside Nursery and Pre- owner, with physical locations, to the sheriff’s depart- County COVID-19 small businesses and nonprof- school, Pier 6 Seafood, Anytime like Mr. Colbert, who received ment, that he sent explicit its and the application deadline Fitness and Calendar’s Pizzeria $5000 grants. photos of her to several of Update was extended early this week by — received the largest $7500 Many in those groups were her supervisors. September 15-21 county commissioners from the checks for businesses with 10-to- from local hair and nail salons, The victim shared with initial September 30, 2020 date 25 workers. barbershops or similar business- police what an investigator Positive tests 61 but no new deadline was set. Eight nonprofit corporations es. described as “extortive text Among them was licensed Hospitalizations* 4 With about 45 percent in also benefited from the CARES messages” that the suspect grants still available, it may be Act checks, albeit at the lowest hairdresser Melissa Hicks. Her confirmed were used as a Avg. median age 45 a sign that the county’s econ- sum of $2000. They included the shop closed per the state’s emer- “scare tactic” to blackmail omy was more resilient to the YMCA, The Arc North Florida, gency order in March and didn’t his estranged wife into giv- Since March 1 negative financial impacts of the St. Peters in the Glen Anglican ing him half of her retire- See page 3 Total positive 1474 ment and “50/50” custody Total tests 8002 See page 2 Positivity rate 18% Land Planning Agency Corrections cases 584 Hospitalizations 68 Deaths (+1) 12 Knabb rezoning *Current hospitalizations as of 9/21/20. Source: FDOH Go vote ... on hold for now Who has the best piz- mike anderson za in Baker County? press staff A drive through the Macclenny II subdivision south of 39% Calendar’s I-10 and east of SR 121 Monday morning following several days of rain revealed a neighborhood with a bit of a drain- 28% George’s age problem: yards and shallow ditches filled with standing water. 18% Pizza Hut It’s a situation that residents there told the Baker County Land Planning Agency (LPA) last week that they don’t want 6% Domino’s compounded by the proposed expansion of the southeastern county development sought by Knabb Lands Inc., a family 5% Pit Stop owned real estate development company. Little Caesar’s The citizen advisory panel heeded residents’ concerns 4% about poor drainage and road conditions at a board meeting bakercountypress.com the evening of September 24 and put the brakes on plans to add 31 new homes in an expansion of the subdivision that has grown gradually over the years in three separate phases. Lara Diettrich, interim director of the county’s Communi- ty Development Department, told the board that the Knabb SGA prez family wants to expand the development with 31 single-fam- ily lots in two additional phases — 14 lots in Phase IV and 17 serves in lots in Phase V. The lots, which Mrs. Diettrich said would be “just bare- Map by Jessica Prevatt Proposed addition of 31 lots in the Macclenny 3 subdivision by the Knabb family. quarantine See page 4 and visits Trump rally Page 11 Page 2 The Baker County Press Thursday, October 1, 2020 Re-arrest for contact with rape victim BONAFIDE POOL BUILDERS A Glen St. Mary man $415,000 bond following his is noted in his report that INC. jailed on September 22 for arrest when officers located three children were at the sexual battery, domestic him via a cellphone “ping” residence at the time. battery and false imprison- at a convenience store on SR Mr. Thomas was arrested FREE ment of his girlfriend was 121 South after the victim, on September 25 for using re-arrested three days later 29, reported the incident a jail phone approximately ESTIMATES for violating a “no contact” that took place the previous ten times two days earlier to BONAFIDEPOOLS.COM order issued by a judge at his evening at a residence on phone the victim, who said Senior Citizen & Military Discounts arraignment. George Taber Blvd. she answered only the first John Michael Thomas, The girlfriend told Depu- two. In the recorded calls, John Thomas 904-349-4720 LIC#RP0032053 29, is in county jail under a ty Garrett Griffis the accused he pleaded with her not to pushed her onto a bed, bit report the calls and offered her on the chin and made to plead guilty to domestic death threats after she re- battery if she would drop the fused to have sex with him. other charges, or else he was Mr. Thomas at the time had “going to prison for a long a pending case for battery on time.” a pregnant female, and the The girlfriend was heard Decorate for Fall couple has a history of past crying and asking him to domestic violence cases. cease calling her. She told officers she con- with sented to have sex with Mr. Thomas out of fear, and waited until he left the next Felony morning to call the sheriff’s BARRELS & BLOOMS! department. Deputy Griff- extortion From page 1 of their four juvenile-age children. The case remained un- der investigation until it was filed by the state at- torney’s office earlier this FULL SIZE month. Investigator Morgan McDuffie’s report de- WINE & WHISKEY BARRELS scribed messages sent by the accused to the victim as While supplies last. a “large number of degrad- $ In-store only. ing misogynistic messag- es” and threats, including, 149 “Unless you want to work on our marriage before, I [will] actually turn in what I need.” The victim is quoted as saying the explicit photos Always Essential, Forever Helpful were taken over time in their marriage of 13 years and she did not consent for them to be distributed “in any form or fashion.” Mr. Griffis was arrested on September 21 for felo- ny use of a two-way com- munication to commit a felony, misdemeanor cy- 6567 U.S. 90 • Glen Saint Mary • 904-259-3451 ber-stalking and felony ex- tortion.

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CARES: Plenty of dollars left ... From page 1 records showing net year- 2019. But the business was ey. over-year losses for the two also much more profitable The county had about reopen until May 11. She months. Others who quali- during the first four months $333,000 from the CARES lost out on thousands of fied did not show net year- of 2019 than the first four in Act directly for individ- dollars in potential income over-year losses during that 2020. ual households to offset during the five-week peri- time but rather drops in Still, the nursery was able past due bills, plus about od. sales or revenue year-over- to demonstrate COVID-19 $240,000 from the State “It really helped out,” year during one or both of losses with drops in reve- Housing Initiative Partner- she said of the $2500 grant. the two months in 2020. nue. ship (SHIP) program that “During the time being off For example, a hair- The nursery experienced was combined for about work, you don’t really no- dresser who earned $500 a roughly $7000 decline in $573,000 in available tice it. But once I got back to in 2019 and zero dollars monthly revenue in April household grant money. work, that’s when it hit me. in 2020 could qualify for a 2020 compared to April Mrs. Little said recipi- Five weeks of no work and $2500 grant, or five times 2019. March 2020 saw a ents for these grants, the no money. It really helped their COVID-19 related slight increase of $100 in amounts of which were h me out a lot.” loss. revenue compared to the based on bills provided to Her check was dated Au- Last week Chamber of prior year. the county, qualified by SUBSCRIBE gust 31. Commerce director Darryl Macclenny Motor Parts showing a loss of income She said she spent the Register said the CARES Act was in a similar situation. due to COVID-19. & SAVE! money on a variety of ex- didn’t require that recipi- Monthly sales were down Residents can use pay penses but namely to catch ents demonstrate net year- about $10,000 last March stubs or bank account infor- 52 weeks of news up on missed vehicle pay- over-year losses to receive compared to a year before mation to show reductions only $25 a year ments. grants. Rather, applicants and down about $1000 last in wages or other records She was also very thank- Delivered to your had to sign applications be- April, year-over-year. from employers as well as mailbox in Baker County ful for her clients’ gener- fore a notary, check a box The store received a documents from health- osity when she returned to asking if they “incurred a $5000 grant. care providers if the loss Call today! 259-2400 work. She said they often loss due to COVID-19,” and The store had a net was related to a coronavirus The Baker County Press gave her extra money after certify they represented monthly gain in March, diagnosis or quarantine or- her shop on North Lowder the associated business or 2020 of some $638 and a der from the health depart- Street reopened. nonprofit, the money would net monthly gain in April, ment, she said. Check it out... “They didn’t have to do only be used for business 2020 of some $3100; but that. That shows the love expenses, they planned to also a net loss of more than www.bakercountypress.com they have ...” said the hair- resume normal operations $7100 during the first quar- dresser who’s been licensed as soon as possible and the ter of the year that shrank a for the last six years. money would not be used month later to a net loss of for lobbying. nearly $4000. Any loss during pandemic Westside Nursery, for “You don’t spend mon- qualified example, had a monthly ey you don’t have, so while When the grant guide- net gain in March, 2020 of they may not show a net lines were approved by nearly $8000 and a month- loss, look at the revenue. county commissioners, they ly net gain in April of about If the revenue takes drop Thank you were told the grant applica- $2000. The nursery also there’s an impact,” said Mr. tions would be processed showed a net loss during Register, the Chamber di- Troy Meredith & on a first-come, first-serve the first quarter of the rector, last week. basis and checks would be year — January, February The Chamber has been Diane Crews issued to anyone who met and March — approaching processing the business and for your the requirements. $1600. nonprofit grant applica- They included affirming By the end of April, tions in exchange for about business! COVID-19-related finan- the three-month net loss $24,000 of the $1.2 million cial losses in writing and flipped into a four-month in county CARES Act grant providing financial infor- net gain, but it was only funds. He said no applica- mation from March and about $500. tions had been denied up to NOW OPEN April of 2019 and for the That compares to more that point. same months for 2020 for than $22,000 in net gain Mrs. Little has been pro- comparison, which county during the same four- cessing applications for commissioners mandated month period in 2019, in- nearly $573,000 available rather than the CARES Act cluding net monthly gains in household grants that itself. That was back in ear- in March and April of $6574 so far has largely gone to ly August when guidelines and $321, respectively. landlords, mortgage hold- were set for the grants. That means the nursery ers, utility service provid- Some grantees demon- was more profitable during ers, child care providers, or strated COVID-19 losses April and May of 2020 than local governments to which by submitting financial during those months in the households owed mon- WWW.NORTHFLORIDAAUTOMALL.COM 206 E. MACCLENNY AVE. || MACCLENNY ‘Solid gold’ for volunteers 904-416-4566 (By appointment only) joel addington serving 11,854 hours. At minimum wage, managing Editor that’s more than $100,000 worth of time. Doing business the ole’ fashion way, with a HANDSHAKE. [email protected] “That’s the only thing gold we’re getting 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 2016 Jeep Wrangler Sahara this year,” quipped Thomas Hill, middle All six Baker County schools were award- school principal, while accepting his cam- ed gold medals from the Florida Depart- pus’ award. ment of Education for volunteer hours on “To the community, we’re very appre- local campuses. ciative for the support we get from families “We’re solid gold and that’s amazing,” and volunteers,” said the superintendent. said Superintendent Sherrie Raulerson be- ”We’re very blessed to have them come in. fore presenting school principals with the They make such a difference in our class- awards and noting how many volunteers rooms and schools.” and volunteer hours were logged at each The awards were presented during the school. September 21 regular school board meet- Auto, V6, Hard Tonneau Cover, 75TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION Keller Intermediate School had the most ing. Also that evening, the board: Tow Pkg., Only 15,000 Miles Leather, Navigation, 19,000 Miles, individual volunteers at 1074 in all, but the • Approved a request from the transpor- $ $ high school had the most volunteer hours tation department to allow school bus driv- Was $42,995 Now 38,975 Was $33,995 Now 29,450 at 3465. ers to detour into Georgia during emergen- “But everybody did a great job,” said cies when other routes are blocked in the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2019 Chevrolet Malibu LT Mrs. Raulerson. north county area due to accidents or other $ $ She said 296 volunteers at the PreK-K unforeseen events that can lead to lengthy Was $21,995 Now 19,985 Was $20,995 Now 18,945 Center gave 1466 hours, 575 volunteers at delays. Macclenny Elementary gave 2726 hours, • Approved applying for a sanitation and 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2020 Chevrolet Equinox LT 579 volunteers at Westside Elementary cleaning grant of some $46,224. The mon- $ $ gave 1900 hours, the more than 1000 vol- ey will be used to buy personal protective Was $18,995 Now 16,945 Was $23,995 Now 20,985 unteers at Keller gave 1035 hours, 88 vol- equipment (PPE), automatic hand sani- unteers at the middle school gave 1266 tizer dispensers with stands, refills for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport S hours and there were 326 volunteers for the dispensers, backpack disinfectant sprayers $ $ high school. and the disinfectant solution for them. Was $20,995 Now Was $20,995 Now All added up, that’s 2938 volunteers 17,995 17,355 Page 4 The Baker County Press Thursday, October 1, 2020 Calls for second paved access ... Trailblazer for From page 1 that every lot boundary that is adjacent to the WUI have ly over one acre each,” are an increased setback of 100 the local GOP: planned in two separate ar- feet.” eas encompassing about 31 The report also stated acres: Phase IV on Pine Ave- that “the [road] easement nue between Oak and Hick- being proposed for internal Mike Griffis ory streets and Phase V on access needs to be construct- Crepe Myrtle Street between JIM McGAULEY ed in such a manner that it [email protected] Raintree Drive and Hickory will support the weight of Street. emergency vehicles … up to Mike Griffis of Glen St. Mary rightly deserves the title of In addition to their con- 60,000 pounds.” “trailblazer” in light of his election in 2006 as the first Repub- cerns about the lack of ad- Chief Nelson told the lican ever for any office in Baker County. equate drainage systems in Photo by Mike Anderson LPA last week that firefight- When he put his hat in the the neighborhood, residents The corner of Oak Street looking east across Pine Street at the ers battled a 43-acre wild- wooded area where the Knabb family plans to build new homes. ring for county commission- complained that while most fire last spring near some er, the county had 8485 regis- of the roads are paved some ommendation from the pub- road to State Road 121. of the land proposed to be tered Democrats and 3607 Re- are not, and there is only one lic works department calling “It is a recommendation developed, adding, “Having publicans, and he was running paved road in and out of the for improved road access. that the applicant resolve only one paved (access) road against four Democrats that subdivision: Estates Road “Vehicular access im- this issue. One option may makes it a danger to the pub- whittled down to one, Mark from SR 121 to Pine Avenue. provements are necessary to be to bring Tom Norman lic by allowing more homes Crews, in the general election A staff report on the pro- proceed with the continuous Road [a dirt thoroughfare] to come into this area.” that November. posed development recom- expansion of the larger Mac- into compliance with the Jim Lambert’s home at As if to affirm that cross-party mended a number of con- clenny subdivision,” said the county’s roadway standards the corner of Pine and Mul- voting is more common in local ditions that must be met report. “There are approxi- and pave it. Another option berry is near one of the sites elections, Mr. Griffis emerged before the county would mately over 200-plus single may be to connect, improve proposed for new homes. He that November with 4361 votes approve Knabb Lands Inc.’s family homes densely devel- and pave Phyllis Lane with said he was concerned that it to Mr. Crews’ 1930. He had nev- application, including a rec- oped with only one access Birch Street.” will be at a higher elevation er before sought public office. However, Knabb Lands than surrounding properties Then came the Republican Inc.’s lawyer, Cleve Dryden, and could result in addition- surge over the next 14 years. told the LPA panel that his al flooding to existing resi- As of this week, GOP voters client has agreed only to one dences. number 9937 in Baker County; Mike Griffis county stipulation recom- Mr. Dryden, however, Democrats are at 4453. mended in a staff report by said Knabb Inc. has a storm It’s reached the point that Fire and Rescue Chief Trev- water management plan in- the majority of local candidates in the recent first primary or Nelson to not build hous- cluding a 6-acre retention were Republicans and the sole Democrat, Clerk of Courts es within a 100-foot setback pond to contain all rain wa- Stacie Harvey, faces a November 3 showdown with Repub- from woods. Current set- ter on the developer’s land, lican Bobby Grey. backs are just 25 feet on the so the proposed develop- Will cross-over voters keep Ms. Harvey in office, or will front, sides and rear. ment should not add to ex- party loyalty prevail next month? We’ll see. “A Wildland Urban Inter- isting drainage problems in Regardless, all the Republicans who have won local races face [WUI] is a zone of tran- the vicinity. the past six election cycles still owe a bit of gratitude to Mike sition between wild land and The attorney also stated Griffis, current assistant Macclenny city manager who opted human development,” the that the proposed develop- out of his commission seat after one four-year term. staff report said. “Commu- ment will include “nice, wide “I did have a lot of people tell me in the beginning, ‘Mike, I nities in the WUI are at risk ditches carrying the water to like you but I don’t think a Republican can win,’ ” he recalled of catastrophic wildfire and the north (away from the in an interview. “I ended up winning by about 70 percent of their presence disrupts the rest of the subdivision).” the vote.” ecology. Proposed home- As for making any road im- His attachment to the GOP began when Mr. Griffis, as gen- sites are within proximity to provements, though, he said eral manager of NEFCOM (formerly Northeast Florida Tele- the WUI. It is recommended the Knabb family was “not phone based in Macclenny), became involved on the regional ready to make a commit- level. His mentor was his boss Leon (Toppy) Conner. ment.” “Toppy and I, because of the phone company, developed After considerable dis- a relationship with people like [former] Congressman Ander cussion and listening to res- Crenshaw and other Repulican Party officials,” he recalled. Bobby Gray for a Better Clerk’s Offi ce idents’ concerns, the LPA Both had switched to the GOP years ago. voted unanimously to defer “So when [former] county commissioner Fred Raulerson Dear Neighbor, Let’s action on the Knabb propos- decided to retire, I said ‘why not’ and qualified as a Repub- The Clerk of Court and Comptroller is an im- al until the next meeting at 6 lican.” Talk... p.m. October 22 to allow the Mr. Griffis said his party affiliation made little difference portant position that commands someone with developer to address con- since the premier issues like growth, the Cedar Creek project experience and integrity. Not someone who cerns expressed by neigh- that never took flight and the new county jail occupied much has passed time in an offi ce. Someone who will bors. of the county commission’s agendas. be careful with our tax money. We can’t afford Earlier in the meeting “I don’t think it mattered once you’re elected, it’s more last week, the LPA approved how you do your job,” he observed. “The rest of the board our current Democrat Clerk. She had $250,000 several rezoning petitions were conservative members and very seldom was there a dif- stolen, and she doesn’t know how. Then she on small parcels and grant- ference of opinion.” asked, in the middle of a pandemic, for a ed an exemption to subdi- Mr. Griffis said he left after one term amid the pressures of vision requirements for the budget increase of 28.54%. I promise I will not serving on the board and his role at the telephone company, owners of a 39.4-acre par- and has no regret about doing so. He retired from NEFCOM blame employees if I make a mistake, and I will cel off CR 125 North south six years ago and took off a year before joining up with the not ask for massive budget increases. of Bob Burnsed Road where city. they plan to build their new “I figured I still had some good years left in me,” he added, I have spent a lifetime managing large budgets and making sure every dollar homestead on 17 acres and indicating he’s amenable to putting his name up to replace is well spent. I understand the challenges and am familiar with managing the sell off the remaining four the current city manager, Phil Rhoden, when he retires in the lots, each slightly in excess near future. responsibilities of a large organization. of 5 acres, for single family As for local office and party affiliation, this “first” Republi- home development. can believes on a local level the person means more than the I have seen how our Clerks offi ce runs. It is sad. It provides party. Philosophical chasms take on a more pronounced role fewer services to Baker County citizens than any other Clerk’s in larger communities and on the state and federal level. Good News Though it’s been a decade since he held office, Mike Griffis offi ce. We deserve better. says people still seek him out for advice, and his wife Tina Let us share it! jokes that he should be in the political consulting business. To quote our chairman of the History will show that many smaller counties like Baker We are always interested began the long transition as far back as the 1980s from the Board of County Commissioners, in stories about individuals days when Democrats ruled and dominated the voting rolls in addressing our current clerk, or groups with a unique or to the present make-up. 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Macclenny Ave. • Macclenny Thursday, October 1, 2020 The Baker County Press Page 5 baker county school board Work ahead to reverse shutdown slide ing that 35 children were the school year in August, at Macclenny Elementary at BCHS struggled in 2019 retained, largely for lack of Westside Elementary had aims to improve reading to score proficient in math Testing attendance. 40 students enrolled in vir- test results, but the goal is and language arts, with only Among them, 54 percent tual learning. More than a slightly different than get- 29 percent passing math were white males, 29 per- month later, the number ting 60 percent of students and 18 percent passing lan- goals not cent white females, 3 per- was down to 13 students, to score proficient. Rather, guage arts. cent were Hispanic and 11 she said. Mrs. Green said, she wants Mr. Jacobs said the percent were black males. Asked later in the meet- at least half of the students school narrowly missed changed Mrs. Jones found that in- ing about absenteeism who scored below profi- an A-grade from the state teresting as many times mi- among virtual students, cient, which amounted to and expects the graduation joel addington nority students represent a Mrs. Fraser said it hasn’t 70 percent of students on rate for 2020 to be higher managing Editor disproportionate share of been a major problem, ex- their initial test, to score than 2019. He also expects [email protected] struggling students. cept for two students. proficient. scores to improve on this She explained that the “Other than that, not Intensive, small group year’s state tests. Baker County School center’s kindergarten read- much, so we’re very pleased instruction will be used for “Speaking with students Board members finished iness test scores exceeded with that,” she said. those students, many of and the staff, they were hearing last week from the state average with the Nine of them are third them black students, who making a lot of hay last year school principals about exception of those being graders and there are two last year scored above state- before we got interrupted ... their plans to improve ac- tested in an abbreviated each in second and first wide averages in reading A lot of good work was hap- ademic performance and but accelerated summer grades. but trailed their peers at pening ... We expect to be earn higher school grades program ahead of kinder- Students at Westside school. an A,” he said. issued by the Florida De- garten. While the profi- also lost ground after the They’ll read with an adult The school board is ex- partment of Education an- ciency rate rose 13 percent closure last Spring. once or twice a week and pected to approve the im- nually, at least until the between 2018 and 2019 to In reading, only 37 per- the adult will monitor their provement plans in Octo- COVID-19 pandemic hit 57 percent, it wasn’t enough cent of first-graders, 34 per- comprehension test results ber after voting to approve last spring. to move the preschool pro- cent of second graders and while building relationships those presented in early And while state testing gram off probationary sta- 40 percent of third grades and mentoring the strug- September last week for the on which school grades are tus with the state. It needs a scored proficient, well short gling students. middle school, adult educa- largely based wasn’t fully 60 percent proficiency rate of the 60 percent goal Mrs. A group of retired teach- tion center and Keller Inter- completed before schools for that to happen. Fraser outlined. ers is filling that role now mediate. closed in mid-March, when “We’re very close ... 70 The results are also well with about two dozen stu- they reopened in August percent of our preK students below those from the year dents identified as strug- it became clear many stu- were proficient ... If we can prior when 54 percent of gling. dents fell behind and need- improve in the summer, we first-graders, 56 percent of The school has also add- ed to catch up. may get to 80 percent [pro- second graders and 60 per- ed the social and emotional In presenting the im- ficiency] overall. We have a cent of third-graders scored curriculum to its schedule. Fall Dance provement plan for the lot to do this summer,” said proficient. Mrs. Green explained PreK-Kindergarten Cen- the principal. That gives students that teachers expected a lot ter, principal Bonnie Jones A new literacy curric- plenty of “opportunity of review at the beginning of said for the 2018-19 school ulum is planned for next for growth,” commented the school year but students Classes year, 57 percent of students summer along with oth- school board member and didn’t need as much catch- scored proficient on an ear- er strategies that aided in retired superintendent Pau- ing up as initially thought. Now Enrolling ly literacy test by the end of boosting the regular term la Barton, after being out of “We’re thankful for that the year. At the beginning proficiency rate, like replac- school for more than five as well,” she said. of the year, the proficiency ing computer testing using months. At the high school, new Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Hip Hop rate was 34 percent. mouses with touchscreen “Most of its just imma- principal Johnny Jacobs For the 2019-20 school devices. turity in the classroom, the said, faculty will target- Musical Theater year cut short by the pan- “We scored are so low lack of a routine ... so we’re ing more learning gains in demic, she said just 30 per- you have to question the reteaching those things,” math and language arts for cent were proficient early core curriculum,” said Mrs. said the principal. the worst performing quar- Ages 3 and up on but increased to 45 per- Jones. Macclenny Elementa- tile (bottom 25 percent) cent by March, 2020, when Students at the school ry School principal Lynn on state tests required for Classes began in September schools shut down and test- also now have 10 minutes Green and assistant prin- graduation. ing was canceled. of social and emotional ed- cipal Rachel Best delivered The goal: meet or beat Open enrollment ends Nov. 1 Mrs. Jones admits her ucation daily and 25-min- their campus’ improvement state averages on the state or when classes are full goal — 80 percent profi- ute weekly lesson topics plan as well. exams in math and language ciency for the 2020-21 — like self-control, kindness, “If we stop learning our arts. Students at BCHS have Register online at is lofty, but it’s where she friendship, honesty, empa- kids stop learning,” said done so in science and so- https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/fabulousfootwork2020 wants to be. thy, emotions, family, re- Mrs. Green in reciting the cial studies and the gradu- “We’re working. We’re spect and responsibility. school’s mantra. ation rate for black student Call 904.259.1818 for information striving,” she told school During Westside Ele- “We’re big on profes- increased considerably in board members on Septem- mentary principal Debbie sional development and our 2019 to 79 percent, com- ber 21 during a late after- Fraser’s presented, she not- own learning,” she said. pared to 65 percent in 2018. Fabulous Footwork Dance Studio noon workshop, also not- ed how at the beginning of Like Westside, faculty However, black students 6925 E. Mt. Vernon St., Suite 101 •Glen St. Mary glen town council VOTE TO KEEP STACIE D. HARVEY, CLERK OF COURTS $600K sought Experience that matters. Experience you can trust! Hello Friends, for sewer lines When I was fi rst hired on in the clerk’s offi ce in January 1995, our clerical systems were decent for the 90’s; paper fi les lined the joel addington walls of the offi ce, large paper log books were present in each of managing Editor the divisions and record searches were lengthy due to being done [email protected] by hand. As the years drew on, technology became available for court systems. As an employee of the clerk’s offi ce, I was able to The Glen St. Mary Town Council approved on Septem- witness fi rsthand as these new systems provided quicker service ber 24 an application for $600,000 in federal grants to expand sewer service to at least three blocks in the south- for both customers and staff, was cost effi cient for the county and western quadrant of town limits, and possibly a fourth. cut down on time spent for searches. The line extension would run through 10-foot al- My mission when I fi rst ran for clerk in 2014 was to continue leys abandoned in 1997 for just this reason. The project bringing technology to the clerk’s offi ce in order to expedite is planned in two phases, with the second dependent on services for our customers and be both time and cost effi cient. In available grant funding once bids are received. the past fi ve and a half years we have brought most of the court The first phase would extend a gravity sewer line to divisions from paper fi les to paperless electronic fi les. Currently blocks 28, 29 and 30 bounded by West Franklin Street on the only division still reliant on paper fi les is Civil Traffi c and the north, South Clinton Avenue on the east, South Glen even this division will be making the switch in coming weeks. Boulevard on the south and South Lincoln Avenue on the Additional changes have been made with the purchase of west. two new systems. A new jury management system which more It involves 450-feet of 8-inch PVC conventionally in- stalled gravity sewer but 1900-feet of 8-inch FPVC direc- accurately tracks juror summons, juror attendance and pay- tionally drilled gravity sewer; plus six manholes, 18 sewer ment of jurors who serve. The second system, a new recording hookups and associated restoration work. system, replaced the old outdated system. Customers may now The first phase is estimated to cost $457,400. choose to record documents either in person or online. Recently, all of the old offi cial record books dating The second potential extension area is just one block, back to the 1800’s were scanned to electronic format to allow for easier searching. 31, bounded by West Parmelee Street on the north, CR 125 Also to help with ease of access, marriage license applications were made available on our website. Couples may apply South (South Glen Avenue) on the east, South Glen Boule- online and then proceed to the clerk’s offi ce to pick up their license. In average months (pre-CoVid 19 pandemic) marriage vard on the south and South Clinton Avenue on the west. licenses ran around 25 issued per month. Since CoVid struck and many other clerks across the state have limited their services It would include 330-feet of 8-inch PVC conventionally to the public, our numbers have rose, growing from 35 in June, to 53 in July, to a whopping 102 in August. Meaning 190 cou- installed gravity sewer, 400-feet of 8-inch FPVC direction- ples took advantage of this system in the last three months. ally drilled gravity sewer, one manhole, six hookups and Lastly, my offi ce worked in conjunction with our sheriff’s offi ce to participate in a test program with the Florida Department associated restoration work. of Corrections for commitment packets for individuals sentenced to state sentences. Previously, bulky commitment packets The estimated cost for phase two: $140,700. Engineer- ing is expected to cost another $94,400. were made in triplicate to be transported to D.O.C. with a new commitment causing additional items to be transported and The town council approved submittal of the grant appli- accountable by the transporting deputy. The new system now allows our offi ces to email a cation by consultant Kathy Baker of Jordan & Associates completed packet directly to the department saving both of our respective offi ces resources, following a required public hearing on the matter though staff man-hours and the hassle placed on the deputy making the transport. only one resident, former mayor Juanice Padgett, attended In closing, since being elected Clerk I have worked to bring the convenience of technolo- the hearing with council members. gy in to your clerk’s offi ce to provide positive changes for you, the citizens of Baker County. During the public hearing, Ms. Baker said the 18 hook- With your vote to keep me as your Clerk of Courts, I will continue to fi nd new ways to better ups included in the three-block area are all low-to-mod- serve you. Vote for experience that matters and experience that you can trust. erate income households, which prompted councilwoman Thank You and May God Bless! Annie McCullough to question what that means in terms of dollars. Ms. Baker explained income thresholds are based on household size but they range for a family of four from Follow us on Facebook @ $25,750 (low) in annual household income up to $52,700 (moderate). For a single person, the range goes from VOTE TO KEEP STACIE D. HARVEY, $13,850 annually up to $36,900. The project is expected to take about 30 months to fin- Baker County Clerk of Courts ish. Paid by Stacie. D. Harvey (D) for Clerk of Court. Page 6 The Baker County Press Thursday, October 1, 2020 baker county school board macclenny city commission Audit cites district shortcomings $13.2M budget is joel addington Sherrill F. Norman’s office. vices at six schools during tweaks to or the creation adopted as city managing Editor The improvements are the period August 2019 of new procedures or doc- [email protected] likely to save the district through January 2020.” uments, like a new sala- money. The auditors were not ry schedule for so-called Though all five findings The operational audit provided records to demon- “grandfathered” teachers, awaits grant funds have since been addressed, found that poor record strate that someone with or those who were already mike anderson | press staff an operational audit of the keeping on vendor visits to direct knowledge of the teaching when the state school district by the state campuses could have meant services verified that they passed performance pay for Macclenny city officials breathed a sigh of relief this week Auditor General’s office the district paid invoices for conformed to the contract teachers roughly five years after finalizing a new $13.2 million budget for the 2020-21 identified needed improve- services not rendered. terms and company invoic- ago. fiscal year beginning October 1, which includes grant fund- ments in implementation of “For the period July 2019 es. That’s because thera- State law requires ed infrastructure improvements to East Boulevard, a narrow performance pay for teach- through February 2020, pists did not consistently their salary schedules to neighborhood street where many children walk to school. ers, online budget disclo- payments for contracted complete visitor logs as re- be based, in part, on per- “We balanced the budget and we didn’t raise taxes, so sures and adult education services totaled $1.3 mil- quired and employees did formance of teachers as that’s always good,” said Assistant City Manager Mike Griff- time logs and other areas. lion and to evaluate District not always verify that the judged by student perfor- is after the city commission unanimously adopted the new “Thank you for the assis- controls over these services logs were properly complet- mance and in-class obser- spending plan Monday evening at city hall. tance and technical advice and related payments, we ed, the auditors said. vations. Rather the audit City Manager Phil Rhoden praised the city’’s budget di- your staff gave us during examined District records “In addition, we com- found those teachers’ salary rector, Melissa Thompson, and other staff members for the operational audit and supporting 25 selected pay- pared the dates and hours schedules were based on diligently working to piece the budget together despite the for pointing out areas our ments totaling $312,630,” worked listed on the com- years of service and educa- unusual working conditions imposed by the COVID-19 pan- district can improve upon,” the auditors said. “Includ- pany invoices for seven tional background, but not demic several months ago. responded Superintendent ed in our examination were therapists for one week in performance. “It’s been a difficult year with the coronavirus and all of Schools Sherrie Raul- payments totaling $62,572 September 2019 to school The pool of grandfa- that,” said Mr. Rhoden, adding that social distancing and erson to the findings from to four companies that pro- visitor logs and noted that thered teachers has steadi- isolating at home made budget preparation a far more chal- Auditor General and CPA vided student therapy ser- the school visitor logs ly grown smaller in the last lenging task than in previous years. did not show 52 of the 60 five years as teachers re- Overall, the new budget totals $13,280,131, which includes therapist work dates and tire or otherwise leave the $4,887,308 in the general fund — down from $4,972,101 in hours listed on the invoic- system. They totaled 234 the previous budget — and a surplus of $178,711 for contin- es,” the auditors said. “The teachers in 2014-15 and fell gencies. amounts invoiced for the 52 to 156 in 2019-20. Commissioners also approved the continuation of the service dates and hours to- “Absent grandfathered current property tax, or millage, rate of $3.60 per $1,000 taled $11,683.” salary schedules that base in taxable valuation. After standard deductions totaling In response the district a portion of each applicable $50,000, the owner of a residence appraised by the county developed and implement- employee’s compensation at $150,000 would pay roughly $360 in city taxes next year. ed new procedures for all on performance, the Dis- The 3.6 mill rate is expected to generate nearly $101,000 vendors to ensure services trict cannot demonstrate in additional municipal tax revenue in 2020-21 due to new are properly documented. compliance with State law construction, including new houses and additions and re- “The district asked each and there is an increased modeling of existing structures, and rising property values. contracted vendor to sign risk that instructional per- Though only a minuscule portion of the total budget, a in and out at every school sonnel performance that $667,526 state grant is earmarked for a very important city site and have their time on exceeds management’s ex- road project that should improve driving conditions and that campus monitored by pectations will not be prop- safety in the neighborhood along East Boulevard. and approved by either the erly recognized and com- The money will be used to resurface East Boulevard and SEPTIC TANKS principal or his/her des- pensated,” reads the audit. widen the two-lane roadway 3 feet, expanding it to 24 feet and ignee at each school site. The superintendent’s re- wide all the way from North Boulevard southward across These monthly logs will be sponse noted that the dis- railroad tracks and US 90 to South Boulevard. compared to actual invoices trict interpreted the state However, funds for the project won’t actually be available submitted ... and audited law to mean grandfathered until after the new state budget year begins on July 1, 2021 DRAINFIELDS for accuracy before being teachers were not part of — three months before the city’s 2020-21 fiscal year ends. • New Systems approved by the Director the performance pay ini- “We included the grant in this new budget,” Mr. Griffis FREE of Exceptional Student Ed- tiative. Moving forward, said, to ensure that the project could at least begin next year. & Repairs ucation [Michael Green],” their salary schedule will be The grant was authorized by Florida’s Small County Out- ESTIMATES said the superintendent in based somewhat on perfor- reach Program (SCOP), which is available to help small • Sump Pump addressing the finding. mance, said Mrs. Raulerson county governments and, in some cases, municipalities Replacement CALL JOHN WILLIAMS PLUMBING The other four findings in her letter to the Auditor make transportation infrastructure improvements. • Inspection Letter were more minor, but also General. “The county gets a lot of SCOP grants,” said Mr. Griffis, a 904-259-4580 involved some inaccurate In a repeated audit find- former Baker County commissioner, adding it was most un- CFC056961 records. Still, the improve- ing, records of contact usual for the city to receive one. ments were made with hours between teachers and City commissioners said they were glad SCOP money students for adult educa- came through for the East Boulevard widening/resurfacing tion classes were found to project. be over-reported in some Commissioner Sam Kitching said the road has needed to cases and under-reported be widened for years, as the lanes are only about 10 feet wide in others, “primarily due to and the road’s edge is extremely close to mailboxes. error in calculating days of “Two school buses going in opposite directions can’t pass attendance and data input each other on East Boulevard,” said the city manager, noting errors,” the audit report that the 3 additional feet of pavement will be applied on the shows. opposite side of the road from a sidewalk. The district indicated The city commission meeting began at 5:45 p.m. and was to auditors there was staff concluded about 20 minutes later, but it would have been turnover in the department over in half the time if it hadn’t been for an agenda item deal- that led to the errors in the ing with another state grant that city officials hope to receive hours, which are reported next year. to the Florida Department The board voted to submit an application seeking of Education for funding $700,000 in Small Cities Community Development Block purposes. Grant (CDBG) funds to finance further infrastructure im- The district addressed provements in the city’s ongoing multimillion-dollar munic- this issue with additional ipal sewer system rehab project. training. Spencer Nabors, the city’s grant consultant who prepared Other findings regarded the application, said the deadline for submission is Nov. 9 the lack of a link to specific but that it could take anywhere from two to six months be- finance data on the district’s fore the city finds out if the request is granted. website, which was easily He told city officials that he anticipated the grant would corrected, and shortfalls be approved, although not likely in time to be included in the in information technology new budget. security monitoring. The “We’re probably looking at the spring of 2022 before con- district pledged to address struction would actually start,” said Mr. Nabors. them as well. The city also pledged $50,000 as “leveraging funds” to ob- The full audit is available tain the grant which, if approved, would be funded through online at https://flauditor. the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s Neigh- gov/pages/Reports.aspx. borhood Revitalization program. Most of the work — rehabilitation or replacement of sewer lift stations and sewer lines and manholes — is scheduled to Al-Anon to be carried out in low- to moderate-income areas, including Stansell Avenue between First and Second streets. meet Thursday Other department funding levels in the 2020-21 budget Welcome back! Al- include: $1,553,037 for fire and rescue; $856,458 for solid Anon, a support group waste; $543,264 for streets; $313,825 for building; $275,269 for families and friends of for recreation; and $185,000 for law enforcement. alcoholics, will return to face-to-face meetings ev- ery Thursday at the library at the First United Meth- odist Church on North 5th St. in Macclenny. We welcome people anytime between 6-8 p.m. For more details, call (904) 350-0600 or Ms. Donnie at (904) 305- 6874.

SUBSCRIBE & SAVE! 52 weeks of news only $25 a year Delivered to your mailbox in Baker County Call today! 259-2400 The Baker County Press Thursday, October 1, 2020 The Baker County Press Page 7 circuit court Three men held Uber driver sentenced for lewd conduct An Uber driver from teen accused Mr. Krieg of Court records indicate she arrest followed by two years after bar burglary Baldwin who pleaded no making “vulgar remarks” already served just over sev- on probation. Three men are in custody at county jail charged with the contest to making sexual and touching her during the en months of confinement • Everett Hicks, posses- early morning burglary at an east Macclenny bar on Sep- advances on a minor female ride to Macclenny and north before the court date. sion prescription drugs, con- tember 15 that was said to have netted an estimated $650 in was sent to prison for five of there closer to her resi- In other cases before spiracy; 117 days in jail. property and cash. years in circuit court on Sep- dence. He apparently was at Judge Colaw that day: • Ivy McGowan, posses- Donald Self III, 18, of Macclenny was arrested on Septem- tember 22. the location when deputies • Laura Jean Maher, sion of contraband on pris- ber 23 on a warrant issued the same day. Also charged were Ingo Krieg, 70, was ar- arrived. worthless check; failed to on grounds; failed to appear, Ty Stewart, 19, of Macclenny and Brantlee Rainey, 21, of rested in late February of In addition to the prison appear, warrant issued. warrant issued. Jacksonville, who allegedly accompanied him into an open term, Judge James Colaw • Dennis May, felony bat- • Nathan Morris, aggra- door at Gator Patrick’s and made off with a cash register con- ordered Mr. Krieg to under- tery, repeat offender; one vated battery on a pregnant taining coins, coin boxes from pool tables and several bottles go psycho-sexual treatment. year county jail, one year on woman; one year in jail, one- of liquor. The judge ordered Jessi- probation. year administrative proba- The burglary was reported later that morning by an em- ca White, 35, of Macclenny • Randy Williams, refusal tion. ployee who cleans the premises of the location, that of late, to serve five years on pro- to submit to a lawful breath • Caleb Southard, posses- has been opened only Wednesday through Saturday. A door bation for defrauding the or urine test; one-year driv- sion prescription drugs and was apparently ajar on September 14 when a patron was welfare system of $18,083 er suspension, one-year pro- possession paraphernalia; caught on video entering and asking if anyone was inside. in Medicaid and food stamp bation, DUI school, $2000 failed to appear, warrant is- The woman turned out to be the aunt of Mr. Self, and funds between June, 2016 fine, 100 hours community sued. mentioned the easy entry in his presence, and a surveillance Ingo Krieg and July, 2018. Adjudica- service. • Carlos Thomas, felony video the next day established his identity, according to the tion of guilt was withheld if • Bryan Brown, felony driving on a revoked license, report by Deputy Jordan Railey. Mr. Self led officers to a she abides by terms of the battery, repeat offender; 125 habitual offender; 90 days in wooded area south of the bar across the railroad to where this year and according to probation. days in jail. jail. they dumped the register, but only scattered coins and re- the report by the arresting Court records indi- • Sara Bowman, posses- • Jason Davis, VOP (pro- ceipt tapes were recovered. officer admitted inappropri- cate that Ms. White false- sion prescription drugs; bation violation) felony The report notes that the other two suspects were already ately touching the passen- ly claimed during that time two-year probation. driving on a revoked license in county jail when served with warrants for burglary and ger-customer, insisting she that she was unemployed, • Cami Craig, abuse/ne- as habitual offender (two petty theft. Mr. Rainey has a current charge of battery and claimed to be 18. She was 15 when in fact she received glect of elderly disabled counts); 13 days in jail, ex- Mr. Stewart for drug possession, drunk driving and posses- at the time. more than $84,000 in gross adult; three-year probation, tend probation another six sion of alcohol underage. An investigation deter- wages working for U.S. Med- anger management class, months. mined that the defendant ical Group, Inc. from April, mental health evaluation, • Jessica Hart, VOP pet- had given the girl a ride from 2016 to at least June, 2018. 10 hours community service ty theft from merchant; 270 Jacksonville to a destination Sara Ann Fleisch will each month, ban on working days in jail. north of Macclenny a week serve an 18-month prison with the elderly. • Jason Parish, VOP felo- before, and she obtained his sentence for violating pro- • Jared Griffis, felony do- ny battery repeat offender; phone number for future bation for sale and posses- mestic battery by strangula- one year in jail. contact. sion of controlled drugs in tion, aggravated assault; one On the second trip, the two cases from early 2020. year in jail, one year house Arrest connected to high-speed chase A Yulee, FL woman was arrested on known as the Duck Pond. tions that he has current warrants for September 23 for multiple felonies for The undercover buyer said the driv- aggravated fleeing and drug offenses her part in a drug sale to an undercover er of a Nissan identified as Kenneth pending in Nassau County. buyer back in October of last year, and Mann, 30, of Folkston, GA handed over • In another recent and unrelated for involvement in a high-speed chase a baggie with the drug while Ms. Ravet- arrest, Deputy Tyler Baldwin charged that was called off as a danger to traffic to counted the money. Christopher Gaston, 33, of Macclenny Woodlawn Kennels after it entered Duval County. Shortly after the transaction, Cpl. with felony driving on a license that had Quality Professional Care Circuit Judge James Colaw earlier Patrick McGauley attempted to stop multiple convictions for failure to pay set bond for Amanda Ravetto, 29, at the vehicle as it traveled southbound on fines and drug charges. GROOMING BOARDING $1.5 million for felony fleeing, sale and Lowder, and it began a chase by several The deputy said he recognized Mr. 259-4757 trafficking in meth, smuggling drugs deputies that at one point nearly caused Gaston at the wheel of a eastbound Nis- Private • Spacious • Indoor/Outdoor Runs into the state and reckless driving. a collision with a vehicle of Sheriff Scot- san on Woodlawn Rd. the late morning The report by Sgt. 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Bill Green’s Green Insurance Agency Corp. is gearing up for open enrollment and doesn’t shy away from brokering health in- surance. In fact, he leans into it. “We are a family owned small business that focuses on health insurance. Most insur- ance agencies do not want to be bothered with health insurance because it is not as glamorous as the other lines,” said Mr. Green recently. He works with several carriers to o er his CRIME DOESN’T PAY, clients customized coverage options from a family-based agency with seven agents in all, including Mr. Green. He launched Green Bill Green Insurance with his wife Jessica last January BUT WE DO! and has been riding the coronavirus roller coaster, meeting with clients remotely but also face-to-face if preferred, like all of us. “I have learned that running a business is not the same as being an employee of a com- pany, there are so many things that need to be attend to that I never thought of,” he said Mr. Green’s most popular plans are those of starting a small business amid a pandem- for folks who’ve retired but have not reached REWARDS UP TO ic. “Covid has de nitely been a challenge in Medicare enrollment age of 65 and those that for a few months I was not able to meet not o ered insurance through their employ- in person with any of my clients or potential ers. He says United Health and Aenta plans clients. are the most popular among his clients but “So learning how to communicate plan other carrier’s plans are available through details in a way that is easy to understand the federal exchange at healthcare.gov. Mr. in a remote setting has been a work in prog- Green is happy to assist with securing that ress. I see more and more people wanting to coverage as well. do business remotely and that is something “Make sure you’re working with a broker that will constantly be adapted to. But as that can o er you multiple companies. That long as people want to meet in person that way you have multiple plans to pick from will always be my preference.” and not just one,” he advises. He resides in Middleburg but works in Mr. Green, 36, is available Monday through Baker County often with about one-third of Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays by Remain Anonymous his existing clients located here. appointment. “I was tired of working for a big insurance He considers his age a perk. company and lining someone else’s pockets. “There are many older agents who are a I decided it was time to remove the restric- few years from retirement where as I will be tions of being limited to one company and here and in this business for many years to 1-866-845-TIPS now work with nearly 30 companies, that come,” he said. means that no matter what someone’s situa- He works in Baker County 2-3 days a (8477) tion I can help them,” said the broker. week and otherwise from his home. He has a He focuses on health insurance “as it is an 6-year-old son who loves school and  shing. underserved need,” but he also can help with He’ll be at the Macclenny Walgreens October www.fccrimestoppers.com life insurance and other products that help 2-December 4 from noon to 5 p.m. “Please cover gaps in health insurance, like plans come by to ask any questions you have that cover out-of-pocket costs like deduct- about Medicare or the Marketplace,” he said. PD by CSTF ibles and copays. Learn more at www.greeninsagency.com Page 8 The Baker County Press Thursday, October 1, 2020 Opinion Phone habits worse than ever

“Have you seen my phone,” I asked my wife Kelley. “No.” “I wonder where I put it?” “Who you gonna call?” “Ghostbusters. No one. I’m just looking for it.” “Have you tried calling My Side of it?” “Think about that for a the Matter minute.” ROBERT GERARD “Right. Phone. Want me to call it?” “You can,” I answered. “But it’s on vibrate.” “Why do you have it silenced all the time?” “Force of habit,” I answered. “Couldn’t have my phone going off in class or in the high school library could I?” “How long have you been looking for it?” “About ten minutes.” “It’s not raising your blood pressure and causing a panic attack is it?” “No. What?” “It’s a real thing. It’s called Nomophobia.” “You’re kidding.” “No, I’m not. Haven’t you seen the way teenagers act when they can’t find their phones? They get all antsy and start to panic until it’s back in their hand. I read an article about it … well … on my phone from a British newspaper. Scientists call it Smartphone Separation Anxiety – No- mophobia and said 60% of people show added stress or anxiety when they can’t find their phone or it gets below 10% battery. We’ve become tethered to our phones.” This week’s solution: “I remember I did a lecture in speech class using an LETTER to the editor article from Baylor [University],” I said. “It claimed that freshman college students were on their phone from 8 to 13 hours a day and most of them slept with their phone within three feet of them.” Medicare advice “What would they have done back in our day?” “I remember I was directing a show that used rotary Dear editor, phones and they couldn’t figure out how to use them. ‘So, It’s check-up time. Before a long road trip, do you check this is a phone,’ one of the kids asked. ‘Yep.’ ‘How do you the tire pressure, belts and hoses and coolant? Before leav- call someone? There’s no buttons.’ I rotated the dial and ing the dock, do you assure sufficient life vests, fishing pointed out the numbers. He got really excited. ‘That’s so tackle and bait is on board? How about a trip to the beach? cool.’” Towel, cooler, sunblock? “We had a party line when we first moved to Macclenny Now is the time to check your Medicare health coverage. from Jacksonville. I think there were six people on it. If you Starting October 15 and continuing through December 7, it really had to make an important call you had to interrupt is the Medicare Open Enrollment Period for Medicare ben- people who were just chatting.” eficiaries, also known as OEP. The sooner you start your “I think you could hear a click if someone else was using review of coverage the better. This allows time for compar- it. Maybe I’m imagining that.” ison, evaluation, counseling and changing. “You could hear a click when other people picked up,” Begin by getting out your insurance cards. This includes said Kelley. “That’s how you knew someone else was listen- your Medicare card, Supplemental Insurance card, Medi- ing in. Not that I did.” care Advantage Plan insurance card, and perhaps your “Of course not. Not you. I should ask my sister. She Medicaid card. Next get out your drug plan card, if you would listen in on other people’s calls.” have one, and a list of your current medications. Finally dig “Really?” out your Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs) or Explana- “She would get in trouble if my mom or dad saw her. tion of Benefits (EOBs) that have arrived in the past several My actors also couldn’t believe it had a wire attached to the months. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP & CIRCULATION wall and you could only walk a few feet with it.” With this information in hand you can better understand “Not my Granny.” what went well during the year, where you had difficulties, Title of Publication: The Baker County Press and if you wish you had made a different plan selection de- “Oh?” Publishing weekly each Thursday, 52 issues annually cision last fall. “She had one of those old black bakelite phones in the $25.00 annual subscription cost in Baker County, dining room and my daddy had put in a 25’ cord so she You will also want to confirm that your current favorite primary provider and specialist will be accepting the same $45.00 annually outside Baker County. could take it with her to the kitchen while she cooked and Complete mailing address of known office of publication: talked to Mrs. Lee.” plans in 2021. Is your pharmacy still the preferred one for your plan? Are your drugs all covered by your plan? This P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063; “Her next door neighbor?” General business offices address: 104 South Fifth St., Macclenny, FL 32063. “They talk two hours at a time and then she’d walk down may require changing plans or providers. and they’d talk for another hour in person. She’d have that Further, you should determine if your financial situation has changed. Are your current plans still within your bud- Full name & complete mailing addresses of Publisher and Editor: phone cradled on her shoulder while she talked. I’m sur- James C. McGauley, P.O. Box 598, 104 South 5th get? Do you need to reduce your costs? Do you qualify for, prised her neck didn’t hurt.” Street, Macclenny, FL. 32063. Publication No. and need to apply for, premium assistance with Medicare “I guess that’s not much different than kids being on Full name & complete mailing addresses of Managing USPS 040-280 Part B or Part D? their phones nowadays.” Editor: Date of filing: “Except they don’t really talk that much. I bet only about These are just some of the questions that comprise a Joel Addington, P.O. Box 598, 104 South 5th Street, September 25, 2020 10% of the time is spent talking on their phone. Or less than thorough Medicare coverage check-up. Now is the time to Macclenny, FL. 32063. that.” start! “Hey, here it is.” Confused? Overwhelmed? Unsure? There is help avail- Owner: Baker County Press, Inc., “Where was it?” able as close as your computer or telephone. Medicare.gov (a Florida corporation wholly owned by James C. McGauley), same address as above. Known “Under my book.” Music starts playing from my phone. is a user-friendly website with a convenient Plan Finder bond holders, mortgagees and other security holders owning or holding one percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities: None. “You’re playing that fish game again.” Tool that can guide you through the options available. “Guilty.” You can also call the ElderSource Program, SHINE Issue date for circulation data below: September 24, 2020 “You’re as bad as a teenager.” (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program. This program offers free, independent and unbiased coun- Extent & nature of circulation Average No. Copies No. Copies of Single Each Issues During Issue Published seling with the goal of helping people find the best informa- Preceding 12 Months Nearest to Filing Date tion possible to make important healthcare decisions. Total no. copies (net press run) 4500 4500 BAKER I am a SHINE volunteer and we are not insurance bro- Paid/requested outside county subscriptions 160 164 kers, but rather specifically trained guides to help enrollees Paid in-county subscriptions 515 520 understand the possible changes they can make to their Sales through dealers & carriers, street vendors Socializing counter sales, and other non-USPS paid distribution 3580 3555 Medicare plans. This year, older adults may need addition- Other classes mailed through the USPS 0 0 al guidance on coverage options because of the impacts of TOTAL PAID AND/OR REQUESTED CIRCULATION 4255 4239 the COVID-19. Free distribution by mail - outside county 6 6 Call an ElderSource SHINE volunteer today at 1-888- Free distribution by mail - in-county 3 3 Free distribution by mail - other classes 0 0 242-4464 so you can start that check-up now and ensure mailed through the USPS smooth running health insurance in 2021. Free distribution outside the mail 200 200 John Risler TOTAL FREE DISTRIBUTION 209 209 TOTAL DISTRIBUTION 4464 4448 St. Johns, FL Copies not distributed/returns from vendors 36 52 Paid Electronic Copies 387 377 [Editor’s note: Mr. Risler is 74 and volunteers with Elder- TOTAL PAID PRINT COPIES + PAID ELECTRONIC COPIES 4642 4616 Source based in Jacksonville. ElderSource is the nonprofit TOTAL PRINT DISTRIBUTION + PAID ELECTRONIC COPIES 4851 4825 PERCENT PAID AND/OR REQUESTED CIRCULATION 95.69% 95.67% organization designated by the state as the Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center for North- I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete. east Florida. It serves Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, /s/ James C. McGauley, Publisher St. Johns and Volusia counties.] Date of filing: September 25, 2020

The Baker County Press usps 040-280 Post Office Box 598 | Macclenny, FL 32063 Letters to the editor Publisher James C. McGauley (904) 259-2400 Letters are welcome, but must contain the signature of the writer, a [email protected] phone number and city of residence. Letters must be concise and re- The Baker County Press is published each Thursday by Baker County flect opinions and statements on current issues to the general public. managing EDITOR Joel Addington Press, Inc. Periodicals postage paid under permit issued April 26, 1929 The newspaper reserves the right to reject any material which in the [email protected] at the post office in Macclenny, Florida. newspaper’s judgment does not meet standards of publication. Advertising/Production Jessica Prevatt [email protected] SUBSCRIPTION RATES Contact Us $25.00 a year inside Baker County; $45.00 a year outside Baker Coun- Sports editor Kevin Upright ty; deduct, $5.00 for persons outside Baker County who are 65 years By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. [email protected] of age or older, military personnel on active duty, and college stu- You can stop by our office located at 104 S. Fifth Street, Macclenny, FL Business Manager Karin Thomas dents. POSTMASTER: send address changes to The Baker County or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063 [email protected] Press, P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. www.bakercountypress.com Classifieds/Legals Camille FitzPatrick This newspaper is printed on recycled paper. email [email protected] [email protected] Thursday, October 1, 2020 The Baker County Press Page 9

conducted by the FBI and the ACROSS state’s Child Predator Cyber- 1. Capital of Ghana THEME: in the kitchen crime Unit, a division of the Flor- 6. Paris in Tour de France ida Attorney General’s office. Looking Back 9. Wild ox of India Residents living near the Ly- by: press publisher ons’ home at 906 Christie Court 13. Admiral’s group said a handful of unmarked ve- 14. “Mele Kalikimaka” wreath Jim mcgauley hicles, two patrol units and a 15. Julian Barnes’ “The ____ of an large white van, also bearing no Ending” logo, were at the address. 16. Telephone company Here’s a glance back at some rassing. “There was no writing on 17. Acronym in a bottle of the articles (and one opinion — A visitor at Northeast Flor- anything,” recalled neighbor 18. Birth-related from yours truly) on the pages of ida State Hospital was arrested June Brown. 19. *Set briefly on fire The Press in October, 2010 — a for misdemeanor possession — Adam Wayne Chadwick of 21. *Separate solids from fat in decade ago. after two security officers were Macclenny lied to police about melted butter — Baker County’s infant tipped off that he was smoking spotting Clay County murder 23. *Crusty dessert mortality rate — measured as marijuana in the bathroom of a suspect Christopher Kilgore 24. Uncouth person the ratio of deaths before age 1 lounge on Ward 8 the evening along S. SR 228 on October 14, a per 1000 live births — declined of October 1. story that launched a sweeping 25. Westminster broadcaster, acr. from 19 in 2005 to 2.5 in 2008, They confronted Charles search in the southern county 28. Coffee break spot before spiking to 18.5 in 2009. Williams, 41, of Jacksonville, that afternoon. 30. *Scald quickly in boiling Last year’s rate was equal who produced a tin can with The hoax drew three heli- water to the projected rates for 2010 marijuana inside and a glass copters, five canine tracking 35. Like desert in places like Sri Lanka, Albania smoking pipe, which were then teams and about 100 officers 37. Like Civil War reenactment and the Gaza Strip, according to turned over to the sheriff’s de- from six jurisdictions to a rough- battle the CIA’s World Factbook. partment. ly 3-square-mile area south of 39. *Like old chips Figures from the state’s De- Mr. Williams also admitted to I-10 between SRs 121 and SR 40. Delhi dress partment of Health showed Deputy Shawn Bishara that the 228, and north of the Blackbot- 41. Subculture language that compared to other coun- items belonged to him. He said tom area where Mr. Chadwick, ties in the region, the rolling he was visiting a friend who is a 43. *Good or bad it emanates 28, lives on Deerfield Circle. from stoves three-year infant mortality rate patient at the state hospital. The charade ended with 44. “As the World ____” in Baker County was 43 percent — Sheriff’s investigators had Mr. Chadwick in jail on a mis- higher for 2005-07, 10 percent several leads in the vandalism demeanor charge of making a 46. Like Jekyll and Hyde’s per- sonality lower for 2006-08 and 20 per- and thefts from 17 rooftop air false report. His arrest occurred cent higher for 2007-09. conditioning units at the for- shortly after Sheriff Dobson an- 47. This over matter? — (Editorial column) Puleeze! mer Macclenny Products build- nounced the hoax in front of 48. Encryption device, a.k.a. ____ Who do we talk to about put- ing in the south city sometime television cameras for the 11:00 machine ting a stop to scheduling varsi- between mid- and late-Septem- pm newscast. 50. Practice in the ring ty football games against high ber. — For the second time in less 52. Low-____ image schools so far down the skill lad- The initial estimate of dam- than a month the guberna- 53. Competitive advantage 5. Like number 1 to hydrogen 34. Shepherds’ flocks der that we end up with “record age was placed at $236,000. torial campaign of Alex Sink 55. NBA coach “____” Rivers setting” shutouts against teams 6. Besides 36. Sound at door Police were notified of the stopped in Baker County when 57. *Dissolve browned food bits 7. Opposite of paleo- 38. ____sack like St. Paul’s Academy of Savan- crime, which consists mainly of she spoke to a gathering of with liquids nah. gutting the units of compres- 8. ‘70s music genre 42. Clearing in the woods mostly public employees in 61. *Thicken by simmering The Wildcats crushed this sors and large copper radiators front of the Baker County 9. Wheel in grandfather clock 45. Viscous 64. Love, to Catherine Deneuve hapless squad Friday here 65-0. that bring cash at scrap yards, courthouse the morning of 10. ____-perspirant 49. Wood-shaping tool 65. Pigeon sound The new record is (Ahem!) mean- on September 29 when a prop- October 20. Her running mate, 11. Defender of skies 51. Capybara, e.g. ingless. erty manager discovered large 67. Pianist’s exercise lieutenant governor hopeful 12. Count on 54. GEICO’s mascot Who’s next? St. Agnes Home openings in the roof where the Rod Smith of Gainesville, vis- 69. Resembling a fish 15. Growls angrily 56. Like a button, but more so for Unwed Mothers? units were once positioned. ited Northeast Florida State 70. Hawaiian Mauna 20. What lighthouse does 57. Cuckoo This irritating trend can be — State and federal law en- Hospital and was the keynote 71. Smart candy? 22. Williams sister’s return 58. Dubai dignitary traced to a lot of big-name col- forcement agents executed a speaker at the Baker County 72. Tire swing holder leges that whoop up on teams search warrant at the west Mac- 24. On account of 59. Departed Chamber of Commerce annual 73. Bruin legend Bobby like East Alabama Ear, Nose and clenny home of Randall and Re- banquet on September 28. Ms. 25. *Turkey action 60. Debussy’s “Clair de ____” 74. *Yummy reward Throat early in the season, luring nee Lyons the morning of Octo- Sink, the state’s current finance 26. Hitler’s Eva 61. Serengeti sound them to giant stadiums with the ber 7, taking away two laptop chief, is in a tight race with Rick DOWN 27. Wispy clouds 62. *Preserve by adding salt prospect of big cash payoffs from computers and possibly other Scott, the Republican nominee 1. Back of the boat 29. *Incorporate an ingredient 63. Old Norse texts television rights. items. and former hospital group ex- 2. Staff symbol 31. Niels Bohr’s study object The practice is working its way Sheriff Joey Dobson said ecutive. 66. “____ the ramparts...” down into the high school ranks, that morning his agency was 3. Text messenger 32. Rock bottom 68. D.C. time and it’s — well — it’s a bit embar- notified of the search being 4. Short version 33. Star Wars attacker

Q: Are Tasmanian devils friendly? © 2020 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 36, No. 43 MY HERO A: We are solitary creatures, which means we like to be left Q: What do Tasmanian devils look like? alone. We sleep under bushes in the daytime. And as Macclenny Elementary - nocturnal creatures, we are out and about at night—way Ms. Goodwin, 3rd Grade A: Some people think we look like tiny bears. past your bedtime. Can you help me find my way to bed? Others say we look like a short-nosed dog. Torin Brady What if you could ask an animal any Our heads are large with powerful jaws My mom is my hero because if she question you wanted? What would you and sharp teeth. Our fur is thick and black, wasn’t alive nether would I she is ask? Today, learn all about Tasmanian and most (but not all) Tasmanian the reason I am born! And she pays devils in this imaginary Kid Scoop devils have a white stripe our hospital, water, electricite and interview! running across our chests. other bills. She also makes food for us and lets us get good education at school she challanges us to do Q: Why are you called devils? better in school. She also lets us A: That’s a great question! Tasmanian devils play sports like football, baseball,- aren’t dangerous to people. We’re actually basketball, and soccer. These are the shy animals. reasons I am in this world and why my mom is my hero. The name “devil” may come from the Tanner Gordon sounds we make. We make eerie growls My hero is my Dad. First, he is my at night when looking for food. I guess it hero becuase he makes my Mom, scares some folks. Sorry! We can’t help it. TASMANIAN sister Lexi, and me happy. Next, Q: Just what kind of animal is SOLITARY When any of us are sick he’ll take a Tasmanian devil? Q: What do Tasmanian devils eat? RUNNERS care of us. Last,he is so fun to play A: A: D P S O D W B E R H We are not bears or dogs. We are We are carnivores. That means we eat DEVOUR with! As you can see,my Dad is my marsupials, just like a kangaroo or a ______. And we’re also scavengers, hero. CHOMP E R O F U E K E Y C koala. Mama devils carry their babies which means we mostly eat dead or Nathan Welch in their pouches. When the babies grow dying animals we ______. DEVIL V R L L A O V H N U My hero is the cops. They are my too big for the pouch, they ride on KOALA mom’s back. ______believe that Tasmanian O U I R A O S I B O hero because they keep us safe from POUCH devils were once good runners. But since U N T L C I P W L P bad guys. To find the ______of cars, we get SHARP A Tiger for a Pet out what plenty of food by eating the animals that WHITE R N A I N A M S A T get run over. So, we don’t have to cover Macclenny Elementary - a baby BLACK S E R G H T O H C J Tasmanian large ______searching for Mrs. A. Taylor, 2nd Grade devil is called, write the letter that comes food like we did back in the old days. COVER U R Y E T I H W K N Ace Baker after each letter in the empty boxes. JAWS T S H A R P C E R S If I had a tiger for a pet this is how BEAR I would take care of it. First I would Q: Do Tasmanian devils Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recongized identical When a Tasmanian devil sneezes, SHY words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns. need to buy cat food. Next I would it is not sick. It is trying to scare really spin like the away a predator. cartoon one does? need to buy a bed for it. Then I A: While we don’t spin around would need to buy cat toys. Last I like the cartoon character, we would need to buy a cage because Q: Are Tasmanian devils strong? Tasmanian devils can get quite it has sharp teeth. A: Well, we have incredibly strong jaws. In excited as we devour our dinner. We Kanyon Vickers proportion to our body weight, we have make loud noises as we chomp up Spelling Challenge the strongest bite of any living animal! fur and bones and tear through meat See how many of your spelling words you can If I had a tiger for a pet I would with our incredibly powerful jaws. find and circle in the newspaper. Next, cut out feed it meat everyday. I would be We store fat in our tails. We use that scared because it is a big animal. energy when food is hard to find. So But don’t try eating like us. Your the letters that spell each word. Put all of the I would brush its tail a lot. I would if you see a Tasmanian devil with parents would say that we have letters into an envelope. Spill out the letters want a scratching post. I would a plump tail, it means that animal absolutely terrible table manners! and arrange them to spell your words. is in good condition. want it to guard me. I would guard Standards Link: Vocabulary: Spell words correctly. him too. Q: How big is a Tasmanian Wyatt Cullum Q: Where do Tasmanian devil? Noisy Words If I had a tiger for a pet I would be devils live? A: We’re about the size of a grain Look through the scared. I would feed him every day. A: We live on an Australian of rice when we are born. newspaper for five Send your story to: I would feed him raw meat. My island called Tasmania. Tiny! Do the math to see how or more words that At one time, we lived I am thankful mom would give him water. The Australia big we are when full grown. describe sounds. throughout mainland Average length (head and body): (Hint: Check the tiger would be in a cage because Australia. comic strips, too.) for … he has sharp teeth. I would play inches Write a paragraph Complete this with it. I would call my friend About 400 years ago 11 + 10 + 5 about sound using Colten to come over to see the we disappeared from the those words. sentence. Tasmania tiger. Australian mainland. centimeters Standards Link: Research: Deadline: October 25 Published: Week of Nov. 23 25 + 25 + 15 Use the newspaper to locate Please include your school and grade. Standards Link: Geography: Recognize countries and continents. information. Page 10 The Baker County Press Thursday, October 1, 2020 obituaries

Want to learn Jane Hatcher of Macclenny, 71 Service held Tuesday for Mike Lucas CPR and first aid? Jane Elizabeth Hatcher, 71, of Mikell “Mike” Eugene Lucas, known The Baker County Health Department Macclenny passed away on Sunday, to his friends as Luke, 60, of Macclen- holds classes monthly. September 27, 2020 at Ed Fraser Me- ny passed away on September 25 at Call 259-6291 morial Hospital. She was born in Jack- Macclenny Nursing and Rehabilitation sonville on February 19, 1949 to Gene Center. Mike was born in Jacksonville L. and Phylis (Christensen) Neal. Jane on February 10, 1960 to Dorothy Byrd was a loving mother, grandmother, Lucas and the late Thomas David Lu- sister, aunt and friend. She was a res- cas Sr. He was a lifelong resident of ident of Baker County since 1984 and Baker County. After high school, Mike retired from the USDA Wildlife Ser- found his passion as an iron worker. vices after many dedicated years. Jane He was very talented in many fields as was affectionately known as “Nannie” he was a jack of all trades. Mike was to her grandchildren, both biological an avid fisherman and a Florida Gators and adopted. She was an avid NASCAR Jane Hatcher fan who also enjoyed watching NA- Mikell Lucas and Gators fan and loved to read. Jane SCAR and grilling for his family and loved to spend time with her loved ones either watching friends. He was preceded in death by his father. television or just talking for hours. Her door was always Mike is survived by his mother Dot Lucas of Macclenny; open, with a welcoming smile on her face. She was preced- children Brandy Michelle Davis and Brandon Mikell Lucas, ed in death by her parents. both of Glen St. Mary, FL; his brothers, Jeff (Kim) Lucas of Mrs. Hatcher is survived by her loving daughters An- Glen St. Mary, and Tommy Lucas; grandchildren Chasen CALVARY gie Conner (Freddie) and Peggy Parrish, both of Glen St. Davis, Tifton Davis, Rigdon Davis and Noah Lucas; one BAPTIST CHURCH Mary; sisters Elaine Davis (Spence) of Waycross, Ga., Wan- niece and several nephews. da Morris (Bert) of Ponte Vedra Beach and Donna Davis A celebration of Mike’s life was held at 2:00 p.m. on of Bryceville; grandchildren Alee Nipper, Ethan Hatcher, Tuesday, September 29 at V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Ser- Gavin Conner, Caitlyn Parrish, Amber Hudson, Cortney vices chapel in Macclenny with pastors Eddie Griffis and Conner and Taylor Conner; four great-grandchildren and Donnie Williams Sr. officiating. Interment followed at one on the way; numerous nieces, nephews, adopted kids, Woodlawn Cemetery. other family members and friends. A celebration of Jane’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sat- Perry Randall of Macclenny, 50 urday, October 3 at Blackburn-Curry Funeral Chapel. The Perry Gene Randall, 50, of Macclen- family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. ny passed away on Sunday, September If you are able to attend, please practice proper social 27 at Orange Park Medical Center. He distancing, and we ask that you wear a mask as a courtesy 523 North Blvd. W. • Macclenny • 259-4529 was born in Dawson, Ga. on Septem- to others. ber 8, 1970, to Lora Janet (Lawhorn) and Perry Garfield Randall. Perry was Cathy Fay Lee, 62, former resident a loving and devoted husband, father, Cathy Fay Lee, 62, of Callahan and a Baker County na- brother, uncle and friend. He was a tive, passed away Monday, September 7 at Ascension St. resident of Baker County for the last Vincent’s Riverside. She was born in Lake Butler on Janu- 32 years and retired from UCI as ser- ary 19, 1958 to the late Charlie Ray and Mattie Lou (Miley) geant. Perry was a family man who Ray. She worked for many years in retail and spent over loved to travel and explore Florida and five years with Walmart in Macclenny. In her spare time, Georgia. He was preceded in death by Cathy enjoyed sitting on the front porch watching the birds his dad. Perry Randall and enjoying her coffee. She also enjoyed tending to her Mr. Randall is survived by his lov- plants. Most of all, Ms. Cathy enjoyed spending time with ing wife of 32 years, Shannon C. Randall of Macclenny; son Owners her family, especially her grandkids. Zachary Randall of Macclenny; daughter Patricia Grace Shannon Curry, L.F.D. & James Curry, F.D.I.C. Ms. Cathy was preceded in death by her father; step-fa- Hinson (Bryan) of St. George, Ga.; mother Lora J. Proctor ther Mack Reynolds; brothers Danny Ray, Charlie Ray and of Macclenny; brothers Carey Randall (Amy) of Manning Proving not all funeral Johnny Ray; sisters Penny Jernigan and Nancy Johns. and Jason Randall (Charleena) of Provo, Utah. She leaves behind to cherish years of memories her A funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oc- homes are the same... daughters Emma (Dale) Anderson, Mary Geiger and Sen- tober 3 at Friendship Tabernacle Church with Pastor Al- SueRae Willis, both of Sanderson; 14 grandchildren; nine bert Starling officiating. The family will receive friends one one family at a time. great-grandchildren; her mother of Cuyler; brothers Billy hour prior to the service at the church. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 5 at Macedonia And we know that all things work together for good Ray, Ricky Ray and Randy Ray; sisters Diane Crews, Vernel Romans 8:28 to them that love God, to them who are the called Chesser, Linda Raulerson and Sandy Nichols; many nieces, Cemetery. If you are able to attend, please practice prop- according to his purpose. nephews and other family members and friends. er social distancing, and we ask that you wear a mask as A celebration of Ms. Cathy’s life will be held at 7 p.m. on a courtesy to others. Food donations may be made from We care about your family. Thursday, October 1 in the chapel of Forbes Funeral Home 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Saturday at the church. Monetary do- nations may be made to Perry’s funeral expenses to Black- When your family experiences a time of need, in Macclenny. burn-Curry Funeral Home or online at www.blackburncur- let our family provide quality service DINKINS NEW ryfh.com. at a reasonable price. CONGREGATIONAL Ministers meet METHODIST CHURCH The Baker County Min- Judy Roberts’ funeral held Saturday isters Association will CR 127 N. of Sanderson Judy Diane Roberts, 76, of Macclen- meet at Pier 6 on Tuesday, ny passed away Tuesday, September Sunday School 10:00 am October 6 at 11:30 a.m. 22 at St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital For more information Sunday Morning Service 11:00 am in Jacksonville following an extended contact Pastor Mitch Rho- Sunday Night Service 6:00 pm illness. Mrs. Roberts was born in Jack- M den at 305-2131. 380 N. Lowder St., Macclenny 259-2806 Wed. Night Service 7:00 pm sonville to the late Curtis and Lucille www.blackburncurryfh.com Driggers Tharpe and moved to Baker Pastor Bro. Timothy Alford Community Full County in the 1950s. She worked for over 30 years with Winn-Dixie and was the assistant manager for many Independent Pentecostal Church Gospel Church years before her retirement in 2006. 12664 Mud Lake Rd. Mrs. Roberts was an avid FSU and CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP TEMPLE Sunday School 10:00 am Wildcats fan and volunteered for sev- Judy Roberts Sunday Morning 11:00 am eral decades with the Baker County Touchdown Club. She loved to spend Connect | Grow | Serve Sunday Night 6:00 pm time with her family, antiquing and gardening. She was 10 am - Sunday School Tuesday Night 7:00 pm preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Claudia Sunday 11 am - Morning Service Pastor Tommy Richardson || 904-275-2949 Griffis. 6 pm - Evening Service Mrs. Roberts is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Kenneth Roberts: children Jay (Leigh Ann) Regis- 6 pm - Family Meal ter, Kelly Register, Andy (Angel) Register, Gordon (Cindy) Sanderson Register, Lynne Register (Graydon Smith), Tucker (Jes- Wednesday 7 pm - Adult & Youth Services Congregational sica) Roberts, Heather Roberts Lewis (Brent Johnson); siblings Kingsley (Robin) Tharpe, Carolyn (Zade) Cowart, www.cft.church Holiness Church Butch (Lynn) Tharpe and Terry (Kay) Tharpe; nineteen 251 W. Ohio Ave. • Macclenny CR 127 N., Sanderson, FL grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Sunday School 10:00 am A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Roberts was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 26th at Raiford Road Morning Worship 11:00 am Church, Macclenny with Rev. Don Sturgill, pastor of Souls Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Harbor Church of God, officiating. Interment was at Wood- Wed. Evening Prayer Serv. 7:30 pm lawn Cemetery in Macclenny. Guerry Funeral Home of Pastor: Oral E. Lyons Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

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Church and obituary Notice information Contact Us Obituaries must be submitted in a timely fashion and have a local connection. Pictures are printed with By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our office located at obituaries free of charge. The newspaper reserves the right to publish photos based on quality. It is 104 S. Fifth Street, Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063 requested that all news items be typed or emailed to insure accuracy in print. Online at www.bakercountypress.com or email [email protected] Thursday, October 1, 2020 The Baker County Press Page 11 Private service for Pamela Stewart Pamela Yvonne Stewart, 51, of Mac- clenny passed away on Saturday, Sep- ‘Action Jackson’ heads the SGA tember 26 after an extended illness. She was born on October 16, 1968, in joel addington Jacksonville to Jaquleyn (Dobson) managing Editor and Wilbur Allen Taylor. Pamela was [email protected] a resident of Baker County since 1975. She was a loving, outgoing and devot- Baker County High ed mother, daughter, sister and grand- School Student Govern- mother. Pamela was always cutting ment Association (SGA) up and enjoyed cooking, cleaning and President Brayden Jackson especially loved being a mom. She was was self-quarantining af- preceded in death by her father. ter coming in close contact Ms. Stewart is survived by her Pamela Stewart with a student who tested mother, Jaquleyn “Jackie” Kight of positive for the COVID-19 Sanderson; son Troy Allen Stewart Jr., daughter Miracle virus in early September. Thornton and brother Ralph Allen Taylor, all of Macclen- But despite the isola- ny; sister Brenda Sue Taylor of Sanderson; grandchildren tion, he was still connected Alaina Ryleigh Stewart and Kaylin McNabb; nieces, neph- to classmates remotely and ews, other family members and friends. developing plans for home- A private family service will be held. Arrangements are coming, which he said is entrusted to the care of Blackburn-Curry Funeral and Cre- planned for now with pre- mation, Macclenny. cautions similar to those on campus — masking rec- ommended, distancing be- Sylvia Tagnipez, 57, has relatives here tween groups and plenty of Sylvia Lynn Knapp Tagnipez, 57, hand sanitizer. passed away September 16. She was “Homecoming week is born in Quincy, FL on November 7, [October] 26-30th,” said 1962, and lived in Jacksonville. Mr. Jackson last week. “We From the day she was born, Sylvia are having a pep rally this had a fighting spirit and became a war- coming Friday to announce rior for Christ. She had a servant’s heart the homecoming court.” and touched an unknowable amount He got off quaran- of lives. Sylvia was a business owner, Photo courtesy of Brayden Jackson tine feeling great and just Clockwise from top left: Chaplain Kannyn Knabb, Treasurer Julia Cain, Secretary Abril Nolasco, retired Duval County school board em- in time to see President President Brayden Jackson, Vice-president Garrett Cain ployee and dedicated couponer. Sylvia Trump’s rally at Cecil Field was a devoted wife, mother and “Lola.” on September 24. Brayden Jackson.” demic. provide “some normalcy” Her greatest joy was in loving and car- “It was a great experience The race was tough, he “I knew I would need for BCHS students. ing for her family. Sylvia’s magnetic Sylvia Tagnipez just being able to attend the said, as he faced off against time for [SGA] and it “It’s all about having fun personality drew people to her and she Trump rally knowing the two “great candidates” in worked around my sched- and being safe. I’m serving left each of them better for having known her. She always President and government Noah Ray and Caden Hodg- ule. Now it’s kind of crazy,” with a great team,” he said had a listening ear, an encouraging word, and a heartfelt leaders were going to be es. Mr. Jackson recently told of his fellow SGA officers in prayer for anyone in need. present,” he said. “I also “But I was determined The Press. Vice President Garret Cain, Ms. Tagnipez was preceded in death by her parents got great pictures to show and I got a lot of feedback of He was confident that Secretary Abril Nolasco, Donald Edward Knapp Sr. of Ohio and Geraldine Hoover my friends and family. It support,” he recalled. schools are being “as sani- Treasurer Julia Cain and Knapp of Pennsylvania, one-time residents of Macclenny; was awesome to see Donald Before quarantining tary and cautious as possi- Chaplain Kannyn Knabb. grandmother Catherine Olson, mother-in-law Syliva Du- Trump in his home state of from September 9-23, Mr. ble” as evidenced by clean- “I have a great support haylungsod and father-in-law Leo Espe. Florida!” Jackson was very active. ing after each class and system. If I’m out, they’re She is survived by her loving husband Orencio Tagnipez; Last year Mr. Jackson, “I’m kind of all over. I’m signs helping students re- there to take on the duties,” children Tiffany Lyn Tagnipez, Orencio (Ren) Tagnipez II 17, of Glen St. Mary, be- flexible. I try to be as help- main 6 feet apart while on said the SGA president (Katy Colton Tagnipez) and Ligaya Tagnipez Distler (Lin- came interested in student ful and active as I can,” he campus. while home on quarantine. coln Distler); grandchildren Maleah Kai Tagnipez, Penelo- government. He ran for and says. “I really appreciate them “... I’m being a little more pe Elizabeth Distler, Ezekiel Merrick Tagnipez, Amelia was elected class chaplain. He was attending foot- looking out for us when it on the cautious side; seeing Lynn Distler and Sophia Jane Distler; siblings Raymond “I knew that I loved to ball games, volunteering at comes to our well-being,” what I can do at the house. Knapp (Sheilah), Russell Knapp (Dianne), Susan Knapp, spread positivity,” said the Baker Prevention Coa- said Mr. Jackson. I’m available for any ques- Shirley Knapp, Donald Knapp Jr., Sara Knapp, Florence Mr. Jackson, who attends lition’s pre-game tailgate, As SGA president, he tions. I’m still here and still Keeton Knapp and Lynette Foss (John); some of whom Christian Fellowship Tem- serving as president of the presides over class meet- well, thank God.” reside in Baker County; a number of nieces, nephews and ple and joined the school’s sheriff’s office’s Explorers ings and homecoming plan- Mr. Jackson is the son of other family members. Christian fellowship club. program and a member of ning for next month. He Reba and Shannon Jackson A graveside service was held September 23 at Arlington In his position as chap- the history club; while mak- said pep rallies were called and brother to Macy Jack- Park Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the lain, he gained experience ing plans for senior class off in the gym but outdoor son, 21. care of Arlington Park Funeral Home in SGA and met more class- activities amid a global pan- rallies with masks could mates outside of his own Service Tuesday for Jerry Williams Class of 2021. “I got to know everybody Jerry Austin Williams, 90, passed and I think that helped in away Sunday, September 20 at home the voting,” he said. “They in Jacksonville. He was born Febru- felt like they could still rely ary 14, 1930 in San Antonio, Texas to on me and trust me.” parents Homer Prentiss Williams and He says he enjoys bring- Sally Kennedy Williams. Jerry gradu- ing people together to “get ated from Robert E. Lee High School things done.” in 1948 and immediately entered the His campaign slogan in U.S. Air Force. He served active duty the SGA president’s race: in Japan during the Korean War as a “If you want action, vote member of the 125th U.S. Air Nation- al Guard from 1950 until 1952, and returned to the Guard at Camp Blan- ding, then later joined the U.S. Air Na- Jerry Williams Catholics Come Home tional Guard 202nd Rapid Engineer Deployable Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (“Red St. Mary’s Horse”) unit and retired in 1990 as chief master sergeant. Jerry proudly served his country and the U.S. Air Force honorably for 42 years. He lived in Macclenny for 16 years Mother of Mercy and was co-owner and co-operator of Williams & Kirkland MASS: TV in the 1970s. He also owned over 600 honeybee hives, Saturday 5:00 pm selling dozens of 50 gallon-barrels of honey to the federal Sunday 10:00 am government in the 1980s. Mr. Williams was a proud member of The Lion’s Club, www.stmarymacclenny.org Macclenny Hunting Club and a charter member of Pineview 1143 W .Macclenny Ave. Golf & Country Club. He was an avid sportsman and his fa- vorite activities were golf, hunting and fishing. His favorite sport teams were the University of Florida Gators, Atlanta Braves, Washington Redskins and Jacksonville Jaguars. He and long-time best friends, a.k.a “The Fun Dogs” en- joyed playing an old card game, “Boo-Ray.” Jerry will be remembered for his friendly smile and his cool, calm, laid- back nature. His keen wit and wonderful sense of humor remained with him until the end. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Terrence Williams; brothers Charles Williams and Homer Williams Jr.; sisters Betty Sue Lewis and Johnnie Ruth Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Barbara; sister Nancy Nichols; sons Stephen Austin (Lorina) Williams and Mark Dopson Williams; stepson Mickey (Carol) Gardner; step- daughters Sandy McKinnon and Christy (Steve) Booher; grandchildren Jennifer, Kyle, Taylor, Austin, Courtney, David, Addison, Heather and Brittany; 6 great-grandchil- dren and numerous nephews and nieces. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6 at Jackson Memory Gardens, 111 Orange Park Blvd., Orange Park. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to The Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Mi- ami, FL 33131.

The Road to Calvary Corner of Madison & Stoddard || Glen St. Mary || 259-2213 Rev. Tommy & Doris Anderson Youth Pastor Kayse Fiano Sunday School:...... 10:00 am Sunday Morning Service ...... 11:00 am Sunday Evening Service ...... 6:00 pm Wednesday Night...... 7:00 pm Page 12 The Baker County Press Thursday, October 1, 2020

Want to learn CPR and first aid? Domestic battery on ex-girlfriend The Baker County Health Department holds classes monthly. Police arrested a Jack- p.m., and he apparently had or Apartments on South 6th Call 259-6291 sonville man the evening of been drinking from a 12- St. September 26 and charged pack of alcohol beverages His girlfriend, 20, told him with domestic battery found on the front seat of his Deputy Joshua Worthing- on an estranged girlfriend vehicle. ton the accused struck her in at her Sanderson residence, The victim said Mr. the face and trashed several Anderson Quality ROOFING despite the fact that she Wheeler, who has a histo- rooms, including tossing a asked him to leave “approxi- ry of domestic battery and TV into a wall before fleeing. LLC mately 25 times.” protective injunctions, was The officer noted she had an Metal Reroofs & Roof Repairs The woman, 54, told at the residence when she abrasion to the forehead, Robert Wheeler Shingle Reroofs & Repairs Deputy Timothy Ellison arrived attempting to coax a and her young son was pres- Your hometown contractor! that Robert Wheeler, 53, take the keys when he tried horse onto a trailer. An argu- ent at the time. grabbed her by the arm and to drive off. ment ensued and he initially Mr. Graham was found LICENSED & threw her to the ground, and Mr. Wheeler was de- grabbed her by the arm and guilty of resisting arrest and FREE ESTMATES 259-3300 forcibly removed her from a scribed as intoxicated when threw her to the ground be- battery in 2018 and another IN GOD INSURED LIC.#CCC1330274 tractor as she attempted to police arrived just before 9 fore she called police. charge of domestic battery LIC.#CBC1259558 WE TRUST. In other recent reports of the year before was dropped. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT personal crimes, a North- • Deputy Worthington EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA east Florida State Hospital filed a criminal complaint IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2020-CA-109 CASE NO.: 20-CA-001361 patient, Markeith Lloyd, 22, for domestic battery on Ca- was taken to jail on Septem- mille McCargo, 45, of Glen Legal RANDAL S. HODGES, STEVEN D. ALANDER and JUDY K. ALANDER, Petitioner, Plaintiffs, ber 21 charged with battery St. Mary for attacking her ju- vs. vs. on a male employee, 44, by venile age daughter at their Notices RAFUS COLUMBUS HODGES, JOANN RUDD, THOMAS A. JOHNS, JR., striking him in the face with residence off SR 121 north MARY PRITCHARD, CONNIE GREEN, SANDY TAMMY LEE JOHNS COMBS, WATERMEN an elbow. on September 13. KOON, JEANETTE STOLTMAN, GARY MILES AT ROCKEDGE NAPLES, LLC, a Florida limited HODGES, HENRY DANIEL HODGES, JEFFERSON liability company, THE ESTATE OF SETH JOHNS, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT The patient is also ac- The daughter said she re- HODGES, TIMMY HODGES, individually RODNEY M. DYKES and SUSAN M. DYKES, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT and if now deceased any and all heirs and or Defendants. cused of attacking a fellow turned home from the store IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, descendants, known or unknown. ______/ CASE NO: 02-2020-CA-0105 IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA male patient, 31, while he and the accused became CASE NO: 02-2020-CA-0105 Defendants. slept the following night, angry saying she spent too BOREE INVESTMENTS, LLC, NOTICE OF ACTION A Florida Limited Liability Company, BOREE INVESTMENTS, LLC, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR PUBLICATION causing facial injuries seri- much money. She allegedly Plaintiff, A Florida Limited Liability Company, TO: TAMMY LEE JOHNS COMBS: ous enough to require treat- pushed the girl against the Plaintiff, TO: RAFUS COLUMBUS HODGES, JOANN RUDD, vs. MARY PRITCHARD, CONNIE GREEN, SANDY YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to vacate ment at Baptist Medical wall and placed her hands vs. KOON, JEANETTE STOLTMAN, GARY MILES an easement and quiet title the following property ISAAC EPPINGER, JOHN K. RUSSELL, BRYANT H. HODGES, HENRY DANIEL HODGES, JEFFERSON in Collier County, Florida: Center in Jacksonville. around her throat with a GURGANUS, a/k/a B.H. GURGANUS, CARRIE A. ISAAC EPPINGER, JOHN K. RUSSELL, BRYANT H. HODGES, TIMMY HODGES, individually and if • Michael Graham, 21, of threat to kill her. GURGANUS, a/k/a CAROLINE A. GURGANUS, and GURGANUS, a/k/a B.H. GURGANUS, CARRIE A. now deceased any and all heirs and or THE SOUTH ½ OF THE SOUTH ½ OF WILLIAM JENNINGS, ALL OF WHOM ARE GURGANUS, a/k/a CAROLINE A. GURGANUS, and descendants, known or unknown. THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF THE NORTH- Macclenny was named in a The victim said she then KNOWN TO BE DECEASED, WILLIAM JENNINGS, ALL OF WHOM ARE Defendants. WEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF criminal complaint for do- ran to a bedroom where and all unknown grantees, creditors, and all oth- KNOWN TO BE DECEASED, ______/ SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 50 SOUTH, er parties claiming by, through, under or against and all unknown grantees, creditors, and all oth- RANGE 26 EAST, COLLIER COUNTY, mestic battery and criminal Ms. McCargo entered with them, and if dead, their unknown spouses, heirs, er parties claiming by, through, under or against SUIT OF QUIET TITLE FLORIDA, LESS THE WEST 100 FEET mischief following an inci- a knife and threatened her devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other parties them, and if dead, their unknown spouses, heirs, THEREOF, AND SUBJECT TO AN EASE- claiming by, through, under or against them; and devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other parties YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Suit of MENT FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES dent the late evening of Sep- again before her husband all unknown grantees, creditors, and all other par- claiming by, through, under or against them; and Quiet Title, including claims division of real and OVER THE SOUTH 30 FEET THEREOF, tember 16 at the Baker Man- intervened. ties claiming by, through, under or against them, all unknown grantees, creditors, and all other par- personal property, has been filed against you. AND AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS and, if dead, or ties claiming by, through, under or against them, You are required to serve a copy of your written AND EGRESS OVER THE EAST 30 FEET not known to be dead or alive, their several and and, if dead, or defenses, if any, to this action on HUGH D. FISH, THEREOF. respective estates, unknown spouses, heirs, not known to be dead or alive, their several and JR., Petitioner’s attorney, whose address is P.O. devisees, grantees and creditors, or other par- respective estates, unknown spouses, heirs, Box 531, Macclenny, FL 32063, on or before Oc- has been filed against you and you are required ties claiming by, through, under or against those devisees, grantees and creditors, or other par- tober 28, 2020, and file the original with the clerk to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to ties claiming by, through, under or against those Teen in stolen car unknown natural persons, and the several and of this court at Baker County Courthouse, 339 it on Mark A. Slack, Esq., the Plaintiffs’ attorney, respective unknown assigns, successors in inter- unknown natural persons, and the several and E. Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, Florida 32063, whose address is 9045 Strada Stell Court, Suite est, trustees, creditors, lienors or any other party respective unknown assigns, successors in inter- either before service on Petitioner’s attorney or 400, Naples, Florida 34109, on or before Octo- claiming by, through, est, trustees, creditors, lienors or any other party immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will ber 10, 2020 and file the original with the clerk of under, or against any corporation, existing or dis- claiming by, through, be entered against you for the relief demanded this court either before service on the Plaintiffs’ collides with officer solved, or other legal entity named as defendant, under, or against any corporation, existing or dis- in the petition. attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or solved, or other legal entity named as defendant, default will be entered against you for the relief corporate, or whose exact legal status is un- and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or Legal description of property in question is: demanded in the complaint. Police arrested a Macclenny juvenile in the pre-dawn known, claiming under any of the above named corporate, or whose exact legal status is un- or described defendants or parties, or claiming to known, claiming under any of the above named PARCEL 7- COMMENCE AT THE Dated on September 4, 2020. hours of September 27 following a chase in the north city have any right, title, or interest in and to the lands or described defendants or parties, or claiming to NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE that ended when his stolen vehicle collided with a police hereafter described. have any right, title, or interest in and to the lands SOUTHEAST ¼, SECTION 15, TOWN- Crystal K. Kinzel Defendants. hereafter described. SHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 20 EAST AND As Clerk of the County cruiser off North Boulevard. ______/ Defendants. RUN THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 46 Collier County, Florida Joshua Johnson, 17, of Macclenny faces several felony ______/ MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST, ALONG NOTICE OF ACTION THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTH- By: Leeona Hackler charges for earlier that morning taking a 2000 Hyundai be- NOTICE OF ACTION EAST ¼, 1974 FEET TO THE POINT As Deputy Clerk longing to a 20-year-old female on North TO: ISAAC EPPINGER, deceased OF BEGINNING; CONTINUE SOUTH JOHN K. RUSSELL, deceased TO: ISAAC EPPINGER, deceased 0 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 40 SEC- Woods, Weidenmiller, Michetti & Rudnick, LLP 5th St. She told Deputy Tyler Curry that BRYANT H. GURGANUS, JOHN K. RUSSELL, deceased ONDS EAST, ALONG SAID WEST LINE 9045 Strada Stell Court, Suite 400 the accused and a 16-year-old male took a/k/a B.H. GURGANUS, deceased BRYANT H. GURGANUS, OF SAID SOUTHEAST ¼, 329 FEET; Naples, FL 34109 CARRIE A. GURGANUS, a/k/a B.H. GURGANUS, deceased THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 35 239-325-4080 the vehicle claiming they were going to a/k/a CAROLINE A. GURGANUS, deceased CARRIE A. GURGANUS, MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST, A DIS- 9/10-10/1c the store, and she called police when they WILLIAM JENNINGS, deceased a/k/a CAROLINE A. GURGANUS, deceased TANCE OF 575.04 FEET TO THE WEST WILLIAM JENNINGS, deceased LINE OF A 50 FOOT ROAD; THENCE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT did not return after several attempts by YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Action to Quiet NORTH 0 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 40 IN AND FOR COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA Title on the following property in Baker County, YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Action to Quiet SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE WEST CIVIL DIVISION phone requesting they do so. Florida: Title on the following property in Baker County, LINE OF SAID 50 FOOT ROAD, 329 CASE NO.: 20-CA-001361 The vehicle owner claimed she didn’t Florida: FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN 35 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST, STEVEN D. ALANDER and JUDY K. ALANDER, know either suspect and had met them BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN 575.04 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE Plaintiffs, two days earlier. OF BAKER, STATE OF FLORIDA, AND BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY POINT OF BEGINNING. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PART OF OF BAKER, STATE OF FLORIDA, AND vs. Other deputies were given a descrip- DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PART OF Joshua Johnson THE EAST ½ OF THE SW ¼ OF SEC- THE ABOVE PARCEL DESCRIBED THOMAS A. JOHNS, JR., THE EAST ½ OF THE SW ¼ OF SEC- tion of the vehicle that was spotted shortly TION 17, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE PARCEL OF REALTY IS ALSO KNOWN TAMMY LEE JOHNS COMBS, WATERMEN TION 17, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST, BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS: PARCEL NO. 7 OF AN UNRECORD- AT ROCKEDGE NAPLES, LLC, a Florida limited after by Sgt. Robert Simpkins westbound 21 EAST, BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ED PLAT, DATED AUGUST 2, 1973, BY liability company, THE ESTATE OF SETH JOHNS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED on W. Ohio, then north on 7th St. onto North Boulevard. He AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT A CONCRETE GUY MOORE, INC. SURVEYOR. ALL RODNEY M. DYKES and SUSAN M. DYKES, AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT A CONCRETE MONUMENT, “ST. REGIS”, MARKING LYING AND BEING IN BAKER COUNTY, Defendants. said the fleeing vehicle crossed the center line and headed MONUMENT, “ST. REGIS”, MARKING THE SE CORNER OF THE NORTH ½ OF FLORIDA. ______/ THE SE ¼ OF THE SW ¼ OF SECTION THE SE CORNER OF THE NORTH ½ OF into the path of another police vehicle that took evasive ac- 17, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 21 THE SE ¼ OF THE SW ¼ OF SECTION CONTAINING 0.06 ACRES, MORE OR NOTICE OF ACTION tion to avoid a collision. EAST, BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND 17, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 21 LESS. EAST, BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND Sgt. Simpkins pulled alongside the Hyundai on the right THENCE N 01O03’21” W, ALONG THE TO: TAMMY LEE JOHNS COMBS: MONUMENTED EAST LINE OF SAID THENCE N 01O03’21” W, ALONG THE DATED this 28th day of September, 2020. side, and it struck his vehicle attempting a right turn, then NORTH ½ OF THE SE ¼ OF THE SW MONUMENTED EAST LINE OF SAID YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to vacate ¼ OF SECTION 17, A DISTANCE OF NORTH ½ OF THE SE ¼ OF THE SW stopped. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT an easement and quiet title the following property 661.36 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONU- ¼ OF SECTION 17, A DISTANCE OF in Collier County, Florida: The teen refused to exit the vehicle and had to be forcibly MENT, “ST. REGIS”, MARKING THE NE 661.36 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONU- By: Julie B. Combs CORNER OF SAID SE ¼ OF THE SW ¼ MENT, “ST. REGIS”, MARKING THE NE removed by deputies who confronted him at gunpoint as a Deputy Clerk THE SOUTH ½ OF THE SOUTH ½ OF OF SECTION 17; THENCE N 01O02’50” CORNER OF SAID SE ¼ OF THE SW ¼ THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF THE NORTH- fleeing felon. He was the sole occupant. W., ALONG THE MONUMENTED EAST OF SECTION 17; THENCE N 01O02’50” Hugh D. Fish, Jr. WEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF LINE OF THE NE ¼ OF THE SW ¼ OF W., ALONG THE MONUMENTED EAST Johnson was booked as a juvenile at county jail for felo- Florida Bar No. 0242861 SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 50 SOUTH, SAID SECTION 17, A DISTANCE OF LINE OF THE NE ¼ OF THE SW ¼ OF P.O. Box 531 RANGE 26 EAST, COLLIER COUNTY, ny fleeing police, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon 100.17 FEET TO 5/8” IRON ROD, LS SAID SECTION 17, A DISTANCE OF Macclenny, FL 32063 FLORIDA, LESS THE WEST 100 FEET 4708, ON THE EASTERLY BANK OF 100.17 FEET TO 5/8” IRON ROD, LS (904) 259-6606 THEREOF, AND SUBJECT TO AN EASE- for steering to the officer’s vehicle, grand theft and resisting CEDAR CREEK; THENCE SOUTH- 4708, ON THE EASTERLY BANK OF [email protected] MENT FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES WESTERLY ALONG THE MEANDERS CEDAR CREEK; THENCE SOUTH- arrest. OVER THE SOUTH 30 FEET THEREOF, OF SAID CREEK BANK, 2430 FEET, WESTERLY ALONG THE MEANDERS 10/1-10/22c AND AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS In another early morning arrest, this one on September MORE OR LESS, TO IT’S INTERSEC- OF SAID CREEK BANK, 2430 FEET, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE AND EGRESS OVER THE EAST 30 FEET TION WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE MORE OR LESS, TO IT’S INTERSEC- 24, Christian Sullivan, 41, of Sacramento, CA was charged EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT THEREOF. AFOREMENTIONED NORTH ½ OF TION WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. with possessing 7.6 grams of meth in a plastic container THE SE ¼ OF THE SW ¼; THENCE N AFOREMENTIONED NORTH ½ OF CASE NO.: 02-2020-DR-000045 has been filed against you and you are required 87O58’47” E., ALONG SAID SOUTH THE SE ¼ OF THE SW ¼; THENCE N found in her Chevrolet Tahoe. to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to LINE, 6 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO A 87O58’47” E., ALONG SAID SOUTH IN RE: The Estate of it on Mark A. Slack, Esq., the Plaintiffs’ attorney, Deputy Joshua Worthington said he was on routine pa- 5/8” IRON ROD, LS 4708; THENCE N LINE, 6 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO A HELEN ANN MABE, whose address is 9045 Strada Stell Court, Suite 87O58’47” E., ALONG SAID SOUTH 5/8” IRON ROD, LS 4708; THENCE N trol shortly after 1 a.m. when he spotted the vehicle parked Deceased. 400, Naples, Florida 34109, on or before Octo- LINE, 805.52 FEET TO THE POINT OF 87O58’47” E., ALONG SAID SOUTH ______/ ber 10, 2020 and file the original with the clerk of at the Mobile station at I-10 and U.S. 90, which was closed BEGINNING. LINE, 805.52 FEET TO THE POINT OF this court either before service on the Plaintiffs’ BEGINNING. at the time. NOTICE TO CREDITORS attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a has been filed against you and you are required default will be entered against you for the relief Ms. Sullivan said she stopped there to rest and the offi- to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, has been filed against you and you are required The administration of the estate of HEL- demanded in the complaint. to it on FRANK E. MALONEY, JR., P.A., Attorney, to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, EN ANN MABE, deceased, whose date of death cer noted in his report that he spotted a smoking pipe in the whose address is 445 East Macclenny Avenue, to it on FRANK E. MALONEY, JR., P.A., Attorney, was JULY 13th, 2020 and whose Social Security Dated on September 4, 2020. front console, prompting a search that turned up the drugs Macclenny, Florida 32063; (904) 259-3155, with- whose address is 445 East Macclenny Avenue, Number is xxx-xx-9189, is pending in the Circuit in thirty (30) days after the first publication of the Macclenny, Florida 32063; (904) 259-3155, with- and another pipe. Court for Baker, Florida, Probate Division, the ad- Crystal K. Kinzel notice and on or before the 16th day of October, in thirty (30) days after the first publication of the dress of which is 15179 N ST RD 121 MACCLEN- As Clerk of the County 2020, and to file the original with the Clerk of this notice and on or before the 16th day of October, NY FL 32063. The names and addresses of the Collier County, Florida Court either before service on FRANK E. MALO- 2020, and to file the original with the Clerk of this personal representative and the personal repre- NEY, JR., P.A., attorney or immediately thereafter; Court either before service on FRANK E. MALO- sentative’s attorney are set forth below. By: Leeona Hackler otherwise a default will be entered against you for NEY, JR., P.A., attorney or immediately thereafter; As Deputy Clerk the relieve demanded in the Complaint or Petition. otherwise a default will be entered against you for All creditors of the decedent and other per- the relieve demanded in the Complaint or Petition. sons having claims or demands against dece- Woods, Weidenmiller, Michetti & Rudnick, LLP WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on dent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is 9045 Strada Stell Court, Suite 400 this 10th day of September, 2020. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on required to be served must file their claims with Naples, FL 34109 this 10th day of September, 2020. this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF- 239-325-4080 Stacie D. Harvey TER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF Clerk of Court Stacie D. Harvey THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF 9/10-10/1c Clerk of Court SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Higginbotham’s Towing & Recovery Inc. By: Kayse Fiano 7611 West Mt. Vernon St. By: Kayse Fiano Deputy Clerk All other creditors of the decedent and oth- Glen St. Mary, FL 32040 Deputy Clerk er persons having claims or demands against Frank E. Maloney, Jr., P.A. decedent’s estate must file their claims with this The following vehicle will be sold at public 445 East Macclenny Ave. Frank E. Maloney, Jr., P.A. court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF auction on October 16, 2020 at 10:00 am at Macclenny, FL 32063 445 East Macclenny Ave. THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. Higginbotham’s Towing & Recovery 7611 West 904-259-3155 Macclenny, FL 32063 Mt. Vernon St., Glen St. Mary, FL 32040: 904-259-3155 9/17-10/8c ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME 1999 Ford Ranger 9/17-10/8c PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF VIN# 1FTZR15XXXPA62452 US STORAGE DEPOT THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREV- 2011 Kia Forte 1171 South 6th Street Miracle Automotive & Truck Service Center ER BARRED. Macclenny, FL 32063 Inc. VIN# KNAFU4A28B5459494 10510 Duval Lane NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET 10/1c A public auction will be held at 10:00 AM Macclenny, FL 32063 Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the US Storage FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS A, R&R, INC. Depot self-storage facility, phone number 904- Notice of Public Sale: Miracle Automotive OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF 11837 N SR 121 451-5907 the following items will be sold at ab- & Truck Service Center Inc. gives Notice of DEATH IS BARRED. Macclenny, FL 32063 solute bid according to Florida state self-stor- Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these age code to satisfy amount owed plus auction vehicles on October 16, 2020, 11:00 am at The date of first publication of this notice is Notice of Public Sale: A, R&R INC. gives Notice expenses; Units contain various items such as 10510 Duval Lane, Macclenny, FL 32063, October 1, 2020. of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these household furniture, tools, boxes etc. pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida vehicles on October 16, 2020, 10:00 am Statutes. Miracle Automotive & Truck Service Attorney for Estate: at 11837 N SR 121, Macclenny, FL 32063, US STORAGE DEPOT reserves the right to Center Inc. reserves the right to accept or reject Hugh D. Fish, Jr. reject any bids. pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida any and/or all bids. Florida Bar No. 0242861 Statutes. A, R&R INC. reserves the right to Unit B34 N. Conger P.O. Box 531 accept or reject any and/or all bids. 1997 Dodge Dakota Macclenny, FL 32063 Unit A37 S. Collett VIN# 1B7FL26X9VS249717 (904) 259-6606 2008 Ford F150 Unit A38 S. Collett 2012 Chrysler 200 [email protected] VIN# 1FTRF12248KD37183 Unit A32 T Jowers Jr VIN# 1C3CCBAB6CN320015 10/1-10/8c 10/1c Unit A01 A. Lancley 2017 Dodge Durango VIN# 1C4RDHDG3HC780703 Unit A04 S. York 2013 Ford Fusion Unit B73 S. Misbmhier 3FA6P0K97DR229885 10/1-8p 2013 Cadillac SRX VIN# 3GYFNDE36DS517804 Check it out... 2005 Honda Civic VIN# JHMES96645S006118 10/1c www.bakercountypress.com Page 13 The Baker County Press Thursday, October 1, 2020

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Quarterback Davion The Baker County High Dean had 50 yards rushing, including a TD and another score School cross country team passing. The defense allowed one first down and returned ran in the Katie Caples In- two blocked punts for TDs. Te’Ondre Waldon also rushed for vitational in Jacksonville on 60 yards and a score. Saturday (Sept. 26) and not only did six of the nine run- Bobcats on a roll ners compete in the varsity The Baker County Middle 5K runs, but almost all of the School volleyball teams are on a team members got personal bit of a roll. best times. The “B” beat Lake City Mid- “I feel pretty good,” said dle School on Tuesday (Sept. 22) coach Tyler Lokey. “They all 25-15 and 25-12 then knocked felt as if they gave it all they off Lakeside Jr. High on Thurs- had so I’m pleased with that. day (Sept. 24) 25-23 and 25-21. I also saw some big improve- Brooklyn Combs, Sadye Harvey ment from my varsity guys, and Baleigh Shields were the big which is very encouraging.” servers. The “A” team beat Lake The meet, which played City 25-23 and 25-23, but lost to host to 34 teams, was run on Lakeside 14-25 and 18-25. Ava the Cecil Field Golf Course. Purchase this photo at www.bakercountypress.com Photos by Kevin Upright Marlow and Jordan Jarrell pro- Lokey explained how the (l. to r.) Wildcats Clay Dennison, Troy Winkler, Nathan Altom and Kaycee McDowell get their race started. vided the solid serving. course was fast because it any Wildcats, the winner that experience and no mo- The teams played Brad- was mostly flat and the grass had a time of 15:40.00. The ment will be too big.” ford Middle School on Monday winning time for the Varsity The runners returned to (Sept. 28) and each came away boys division was 17:44.00. action on Tuesday with a with straight-set victories. The Troy Winkler was the top fin- meet in Interlachen. “B” team won 25-17 and 25-13 isher for the Wildcats, run- The boys finished sixth led by the serving of Shields and ning the course in 20:16.00 out of nine teams. Altom Harvey. The “A” team won 25-15 and good for 36th place. was the top finisher in 35th and 26-9 behind the serving of Nathan Altom (24:35.00, in 27:14.99. Kittrell was Rylee Walker, Jarrell and Geor- 72nd) was next, followed by next in 40th at 28:14.46. gia Crews. Clayton Dennison (25:11.00, He was followed by Denni- Sadye Harvey twists her body Recognition for the Wildcats 73rd) and Kaycee McDow- son (29:35.20, 42nd), Gavin to make a pass. ell (25:53.00, 77th). Cyanne Hamel (31:39:40, 52nd), The 3-0 start by the Baker Carey was the top finisher Kaleb Wilcox (37:33.75) and County High School football is getting some deserved rec- for Baker County in the girls Eli Williamson gives extra Nicely (38:07.04, 55). Win- ognition. Varsity race at 29:03.00 and effort in his race. kler and McDowell did not The Wildcats are ranked No. 5 in the most recent Times- good for 61st place, followed compete. Union Power Poll and quarterback Carson Crawford was rec- 205th) and Eli Williamson by Kara Dennison (32:10.00, The Baker County girls ognized in the weekly honor roll for his three rushing touch- (39:30.00, 211th). 72nd). The race was won in a runners had an average downs and two passing scores in the rout of White. “Katie Caples is a huge time of 20:55.00. time of 31:14.34 in the sev- meet so it’s good for them The JV boys race was en-team event. Carey was Youth football update Cyanne Carey reaches the to have that opportunity,” won in 18:33.00 and Wyatt 16th in 30:32.24 and Denni- halfway point of her race. Lokey said. “They’re going The Baker County Touchdown Club played the Glover Kittrell (28:19.00, 182nd) son was 20th in 31:56.44. to continue to improve un- Brother Tigers out of Folkston, Ga. on Saturday (Sept. 26) was the top Wildcats finish- “It was a very sandy, hilly was compact, and it showed. til they are very competitive and had mixed results. er followed by teammates course,” Lokey said. “Every Among the fastest “elite” at those kinds of meets. This The U10 team got the lone victory for the day, 26-20. The Trestin Nicely (33:49.00, team had slow times. They runners that didn’t include way they’ve already gotten U6 team lost 28-0, U8, 25-0 and U12, 27-6. said the course adds 1-2 minutes on average due to Touchdown for Jones the difficulty.” Former Baker County High School Subscribe online at www.bakercountypress.com standout Jamon Jones had three solo tackles, a pass break up and an intercep- tion returned 25 yards for a touchdown in Webber International’s 56-7 victory over Florida Memorial on Saturday (Sept. 26). It was the first victory of the season for Webber International (1-2). Jones has eight solo tackles in three games. Jamon’s sister Jameka is a senior on the varsity Thank You! football cheerleading team and his broth- Jamon Jones The Board of Directors and sta of the er Jamil is on the varsity football team. Baker County Chamber of Commerce would like to say a great big THANK YOU The week ahead to the following businesses for Thursday, Oct. 1 Monday, Oct. 5 Swimming: vs. Columbia/ Middle school volleyball: their participation in our Baldwin/Suwannee, 4 p.m. vs. Oakleaf Jr. High, 5:30 Annual Golf Tournament held at Middle school volleyball: vs. p.m./6:45 p.m. Quail Heights Golf Course on September 25. 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www.bakerchamber .com 20 E. Macclenny Ave. | Macclenny 259-6433 Thursday, October 1, 2020 The Baker County Press Page 15 PORTABLE & STEEL ‘Cats try to stay sharp Kevin Upright SPORTs Editor [email protected] A visit to the The bye week in a high Westside Wolverines school football season can be off the bye used for a variety of things. When: October 2 at 6 p.m. Giving injured players time to get healthy. Where: Westside High School Spending extra time Coach: Rodney DuBose working on things that the Records: Baker County 3-0; Westside High 2-1 (1-0 District 3-5A) team didn’t do well before the break. Top offensive players: QB Ditannon Otis (No. 2), RB Mikal Ste- 1168 W. MACCLENNY AVE. ★ MACCLENNY Perfecting things that the venson (No. 16), WR Chris Johnson (No. 5) team did well. Top defensive players: DT Chadwick Martin (No. 1), LB Domi- 259-4054 ★ www.buildingsandmore.com For Baker County it has nique Alexander (No. 6), CB Dejon Gillins (No. 22) been a week off to revel in what has gone right and Note: The Wolverines beat White 36-8, a team the Wildcats beat there has been plenty of it. 47-0 “I just want the guys to RENT TO stay sharp,” coach Kevin OR Mays said. “You ideally want for 273 yards and five TDs gions have been realigned OWN W.A.C. the bye week to come a little and Crawford 27 times for by the Florida High School later [in the season], but it’s 245 yards and three touch- Athletic Association. With OK. I just hope in the time downs. a number of schools opting 12X28 8X8 off the guys don’t lose any of Crawford has also com- out of the postseason, the the edge.” pleted 13-of-16 passes for regions were realigned, but The edge that he desires 212 yards, three TDs and an still need to get down to the has resulted in three vic- interception. Camron Craw- usual eight teams for the re- tories in three games. The ford has been the go-to re- gion quarterfinals that will Wildcats have outscored op- ceiver, catching eight passes begin Nov. 20. That means ponents 129-6. The defense for 146 yards and three TDs. play-in games for some re- has been stingy with the The Wildcats beat rival gions, including the 18-team pass and the run allowing an Bradford 33-6 in the season Region 1-5A that has Pana- average of 150.3 yards of of- opener then won in a 49-0 ma City Beach Arnold, Bak- fense per game. The offense drubbing of Orange Park on er County, Bishop Kenny, features four good runners. a rainy night before a 47-0 Choctawhatchee, Tallahas- Scooby Graham, Jamarian victory over District 3-5A see Godby, Parker, Paxon, $ RENT PER Baker and Cam Smith are opponent White. Pensacola, Pensacola Pine TO $ MO. 258 OWN OR W.A.C. the running backs and quar- Another district oppo- Forest, Raines, Ribault, Tal- PER MO. 127 terback Carson Crawford $ RENT PER nent awaits this week in lahassee Rickards, Suwan- TO $ MO. has run well on keepers and 47 OR Westside, formerly Forrest. nee, Wakulla, West Florida, PER MO. OWN 24 W.A.C. scrambles. The teams met last season Westside, White and Yulee. Having four good runners with Westside winning 24- Playoff seedings will be 10X14 is a good problem for any 20. After Westside, Baker determined by a blind draw coach to have and Mays has County will battle Parker and a coin flip will be used to 12X14 done a good job at balancing (away), Bolles (home), West determine home teams. The out carries. Nassau (away), Bishop Ken- first play-in games will be on “We have tried to spread ny (home) and Suwannee Nov. 6 and another one, if it around as best we can,” (home). necessary, on Nov. 13. Mays said. “The biggest part Of course, district games The good news for BCHS is that they are the biggest take on a new meaning is that through three games, cheerleaders for each oth- this season because of the injuries have not been a fac- er when the other one is in COVID-19 pandemic. Bak- tor, other than the normal there and gets a chance. It’s er County opted in for the bumps and bruises that ac- a good thing to see.” playoffs, meaning the Wild- company game action. As a result, Graham has $ RENT PER $ RENT PER cats, along with every oth- “We’ve got nothing seri- TO $ MO. TO $ MO. carried 32 times for 171 OR OR er team that did the same, ous,” Mays said. “We gave 97PER MO. OWN 49 W.A.C. 132PER MO. OWN 66 W.A.C. yards and four touchdowns, has qualified for the post- them Friday off, but other Baker, 23 for 147 and two season. District champions than that we are just work- scores, Smith, 29 times will not be crowned and re- ing on stuff.” 90 DAYS SAME AS CASH RENT TO OWN Pregler excels at first meet 12X12 12X20 Kevin Upright SPORTs Editor [email protected]

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PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ROBIN Authorized Dealer Page 16 The Baker County Press Thursday, October 1, 2020 BC thrives in spotlight Diversity initiatives at FGC Florida Gateway College recently an- workforce should be as diverse as the com- Kevin Upright nounced a partnership with a White Springs munities we serve.” SPORTs Editor agricultural products maker Nutrien to re- During the past five years, Florida Gate- [email protected] cruit and retain minority students and in- way has significantly increased its enroll- crease graduation rates in this under-served ment of minority students from 16 percent The Baker County High student population. of the overall college student enrollment to School volleyball team got In addition, what the college is calling now 21 percent of the overall student enroll- some good exposure and “diversity and inclusion initiatives” will ment. Baker County is about 7 percent black played some good volleyball help prepare students for employment and Columbia County is about 17 percent. over the weekend. upon graduation or transferring to a four- “In addition, the success of our minori- The Wildcats played in year school or university. ty students has increased 6% during this the 34-team Jacksonville Ju- Financial assistance for books and tools same period,” reads a press release from nior Volleyball Association for STEM-related classes not already cov- the school. “Historically, higher education River City High School Clas- ered by financial aid and student mentors institutions have difficulty in achieving both sic on Friday and Saturday will be available for enrollees. The college is an increase in enrollment and also increase (Sept. 25-26) at the JJVA also developing an African-American histo- in student retention in any college student training center and came ry and African-American Literature course. population, so this achievement at FGC is away with a second-place “Nutrien is committed to diversity and a very positive step in moving the college finish in the eight-team inclusion. Studies reflect that a diverse forward in its multi-cultural efforts. The Ocean Division that fea- workforce increases performance and in- multi-cultural initiative will help to achieve tured Oakleaf, Branford, St. novation,” said Mike Williams, Issues that goal.” Augustine, Hilliard, Orange Manager at Nutrien. “We believe that our Park, Paxon and Parker. BCHS beat Hillard 25-18, 25-21 and Branford 17-25, 25-15, 15-9 on Friday and Orange Park 25-22, 25-12 on Saturday in pool play. Baker The original County then beat St. Augus- tine 25-23, 25-20 to advance to the division final against social media. Oakleaf on Saturday. It lost 25-7, 25-20 to the Knights, ALL LOCAL. a team that had beaten the Wildcats in a tri-match the Photo by kevin upright Brooklyn Davis waits for the ball during Baker County’s match ALL THE TIME. weekend before. against Hilliard in the JJVA tournament last weekend. After winning Game 1 against Hilliard, Baker Crossland fell at the net of the Knights proved too SINCE 1929. County fell behind 9-4 in n and injured her ankle in much once again in a 7-25, Game 2, but the serving of Game 2 of the match but 20-25 loss. Every Wednesday! Allyson Crossland was the Baker County rallied and All in all, going 4-1 and difference in a comeback. won the game to extend the finishing in second place in The Wildcats went from match to a third and decid- the division is a good show- Your property taxes. trailing 9-4 to leading 14-11 ing Game 3. Brooklyn Davis’ ing for a team that is used en route to a 25-21 victory strong serving helped the to playing in one-on-one The roads you travel. and a closeout of the match. Wildcats win 15-9. Luckily matches or tri-matches. Besides the serving of for the Wildcats, the injury “We go to it every year,” School board Crossland, Brooke Cleveng- looked worse than it was. Tyson said. “That’s why we meetings. er was solid at the net with “She’s good,” said Tyson. like it. We get to play teams blocks. “She played tonight [Mon- we would normally not play No one covers the Branford came next and day].” in the regular season like news that affects your The Wildcats completed Branford or St. Augustine.” Chloe Clevenger got Baker life like we do. County off to a good start by pool play on Saturday with a The Wildcats followed up successfully serving the first straight-set victory over Or- the strong weekend of play four points of the match. ange Park to advance in the with straight-set victories The good start was in vain, bracket. for both the JV and varsity though as Branford hand- A 25-23, 25-20 victory against Union County on Se- T  B C P ed the Wildcats their first over St. Augustine meant nior Night on Monday (Sept. bakercountypress.com game-loss of the tourna- Baker County advanced to 28). ment. the final against Oakleaf. But 104 S. 5th St., Macclenny | 904-259-2400 the athleticism and strength

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