Incinerator firm presses its case
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Incinerator firm presses its case
Wave of new doctors gives patients more local choices BCHS softball cruises to district crown, regionals start Thursday See page 6 See page 15 75¢ APRIL 26, 2012 THURSDAY ThE BakER COUNty PREss 83rd Year, Vol. 3 • Winner of 7 state awards for journalism excellence in 2010 Youth ran into truck driven by Com. Crews Incinerator firm presses its case Alleges ‘fear mongering’ JOEL ADDINGTON NEWS EDITOR [email protected] Integrated Waste Management Systems, the company with plans to build a medical waste incinerator east of Macclenny, has not been deterred by opposition to the project from some residents and the lack of support among county commissioners. The company recently crafted a lengthy report addressing environmental concerns expressed during public hearings in late March and early April. The 25-page document was sent to the Baker County Commission along with a summary flyer and letter from Integrated Waste Management Systems [IWMS] president Marvin Jay Barry on April 16, about 45 minutes before commissioners had their second monthly meeting. IWMS aims to construct and operate up to four incinerators, each burning a maximum of 30 tons of medical waste per day, which is equal to 4-5 tractor trailers, according to the report dated April 13 and labeled “Air Quality Technical Response Document.” Within hours of the company submitting the information by e-mail, Commissioner Michael Crews voiced his opposition to the project publicly at the Monday night board meeting. Three other commissioners contacted by The Press the next day said they either did not favor the company’s plans or were undecided, but all wanted to vote on the project sooner rather than later. In his letter to commissioners, Mr. Barry decried the use of “inaccurate information and fear mongering to turn public officials against what I believe represents a tremendous opportunity for the citizens of Baker County.” Mr. Barry’s letter, dated April 17 but sent the day before, reminded commissioners that work on the estimated $22 million project began more than a year ago and local officials welcomed the proposed incinerator project and its economic impact, which the company estimates at $200 million through build-out. “The process has been expensive, long and complex — Glen man at wheel in fatal scooter accident in Clay County See page 2 but also very positive until recent weeks,” Mr. Barry wrote. “In the days since the first public hearings our company has been demonized, our representatives have been called liars and my personal integrity has been called into question ... “My team of advisors now tells me that some members of the board would prefer this project to quietly go away ... We can accept losing if board members honestly decide, based on the facts, that your duty as representatives of your constituents demands that you deny our application.” County Manager C.J. Thompson said this week that IMWS representatives want to meet with county commissioners individually, but otherwise there’s been no progress on the application. He said no vote related to proposed facility, or the independent third-party review of IWMS’ plans the company has agreed to fund, is expected during the county commission’s next meeting on May 1. The air quality report itself and the one-page flyer that arrived on April 16 both attempt to explain the potential air quality impacts, more stringent regulatory limits on air pollution from medical waste incinerators set to take effect in 2014 and the myths surrounding both. For instance, the report states the regulated pollutants expected from the facility will account for one-tenth of a percent (0.1%) of the total emissions and that the new pollution limits are 46 to 99 percent lower, depending on the specifSee page 2 Program honors veterans A modest but patriotic crowd turned out at Macclenny’s Heritage Park at midday on April 21 for the second annual Korean and Vietnam veteran appreciation day. With the theme, “Freedom is not Free,” the program organized by Jessie and Karl Joyce included speeches by veterans of Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan, a special tribute to the missing in action and other recognitions. In top photo, the Baker High Junior ROTC honor guard lines up for the presentation of colors and pledge at the event opening. At right, Robert Osborn (left) of Jacksonville and Karl Joyce of Macclenny meet in a tearful reunion. Both attended Robert E. Lee High in Riverside together and were stationed in Vietnam at the same time, but didn’t meet back up again until later. A Taylor youth is awaiting surgery on Friday at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville for leg and foot injuries he sustained April 21 when he ran into the side of a pickup truck while crossing North 8th St. in Macclenny at the ballfields. Sean Tillis, 9, was transferred to Wolfson shortly after the 2 Michael Crews pm mishap that occurred during a cloudburst at the north city Knabb Sports Complex. The boy is deaf, and ran between two parked cars and into a passing 2011 Chevrolet pickup driven by Michael Crews, a Baker County commissioner who was dropping off his son to play a Little League baseball game. Young Tillis had crossed 8th St. earlier to place his cochlear implant in his father’s vehicle to keep it dry. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the right rear tire of the pickup ran over the boy’s right foot, causing him to fall onto the roadway. The impact broke his ankle and several foot bones, but he is expected to make a full recovery. FHP Trooper James Powell said Commissioner Crews was unable to take evasive action. He will not be charged. “I hate it that it happened,” said the commissioner this See page 2 Baker foreclosure filings increase in 2012 JOEL ADDINGTON NEWS EDITOR [email protected] Wells Fargo Bank recently foreclosed on Baxter resident Mary Bowlin’s former home in north Macclenny, one of 46 properties in Baker County that received foreclosure notices in the first quarter of this year. The 79-year-old widow fell behind on the $1500-a-month mortgage payments for her two bedroom home on Linda Street after her husband died in 2010. Ms. Bowlin said the payments to Wells Fargo jumped “a few hundred dollars” sometime before her husband’s death. “They kept calling and I told them I couldn’t make the payments and to just go ahead and put in the foreclosure, so I just Foreclosed home at 594 Heritage Crossing and the notice posted in the front window by an agent for Bank of America. moved out,” she said. Ms. Bowlin has now moved back to the north county, where she grew up, to be closer to family. Foreclosures filings fell nationwide by 16 percent in the first quarter of 2012, but bakercountypress.com ONLINE POLL RESULTS What kind of industrial development should Baker County pursue? 27% Warehousing/distribution 20.3%Manufacturing 8.1% Vocational/School training 2.7% Waste Disposal Visit our website and vote each week in our online poll. jumped in Florida, and even more so in Baker County, compared to the same quarter last year. Foreclosures rose about 26 percent statewide, but more than doubled in Baker County from 18 foreclosure notices in the first quarter of 2011 to 46 in the first quarter of 2012. Most of them — 19 of the 46 — came in January. There were 11 in February and 16 more in March. The number of quarterly foreclosure notices in Baker County climbed fairly steadily last year, rising from 18 in the first quarter to 22 in the second quarter, before reaching 34 in the fourth quarter. According to a report from RealtyTrac, which monitors foreclosure filing nationwide, most of the rise at the start of the year occurred in states that process foreclosures via the court system, like Florida, while state’s with non-judicial foreclosures experienced de- COVERING BAKER COUNTY SINCE 1929 See page 2 The county’s most professional and extensive source for news, classified, display and real estate listings 904.259.2400 •• 904.259.6502 Fax www.bakercountypress.com [email protected] The Baker County Press Page 2 Thursday, April 26, 2012 COMMENT The Baker County Press The newspaper reserves the right to reject any material which in the newspaper’s judgement does not meet standards of publication. CONTACT US By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our office located at 104 S. Fifth Street, Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. We are available online at www.bakercountypress.com Which drugs are the worst? the new Xanax or Oxycodone now that they’re harder to procure from a physician locally, and if that’s so, we can expect to see plenty more of it. So if Baker County is better — or worse — than other places, what are we to take from this? We could be heading for a society where there are two key classes of people — the addicted and the non-addicted. It’s kind of like the drug version of banana republics — the very poor and the very rich. There’s an emerging sense that the War on Drugs has been Impressions Jim McGauley 50 FREE $ GAS CARD RATES AS LOW AS 1.75 % APR It's a great time to BUY new or REFINANCE your auto loan to lower your payment and get a $50 gas card too! *With approved credit. See a customer service representative to sign up today! Baker foreclosures on the rise in 2012 From page 1 clines. Some have speculated the spike is the result of a self-imposed slow-down in foreclosure filings last year by lenders that came in response to reports of fraudulent or shoddy documentation from banks in 2010. About 45 percent of the 2012 foreclosure filings here through March came from the nation’s five largest mortgage servicing companies: Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citi, JPMorgan Chase and GMAC. The companies recently settled a lawsuit brought by the US Attorney General and the attorneys general of 49 states, including Florida’s Pam Bondi, related to abusive practices. A website created by the attorneys general [www.nationalmortgagesettlement.com] says the companies “routinely signed foreclosure-related documents outside the presence of a notary public and without really knowing whether the facts contained were correct.” The six companies pledged some $25 billion to settle the suit, which was the largest multistate settlement since the Tobacco Settlement in 1998. “This settlement will provide substantial relief to struggling Florida homeowners, and ensures that our state gets its fair share of the relief being provided nationally,” said Ms. Bondi in a press release following the settlement in February. “This agreement holds banks accountable and puts in place new protections for homeowners in the form of strict mortgage servicing standards.” The settlement allows the companies to escape civil liability, but not criminal liability, for the “robo-signing” scandals that surfaced in late 2010 and exposed abuses by lenders and servicers across the country. Florida’s share of the settlement money is approximately $8.4 billion, most of which will be used during the next three years for loan modifications, including principal reductions and refinancing at lower interest rates, and payments to those who lost their homes due to abuses by lenders, according to Ms. Bondi’s website. Oklahoma was the only state not included in the settlement. Authorities have also been warning the public about scammers already attempting to capitalize on the settlement. Reports have surfaced in Alabama of scammers calling borrowers claiming to be one of the major banks involved in the settlement and offering a cash payment to customers, the attorneys general website states. “If the caller is from your loan servicer, they will be able to tell you your personal information because they will have it,” the site reads. “You should never provide your personal information (including bank account numbers, social security numbers, etc.) to an unsolicited caller, no matter what they promise you.” IWMS: rachets up lobbying for project From page 1 ic pollutant, than current limits created in 1997. It also points out other permitted and non-permitted sources of air pollution that exist today in Baker County like backyard trash burning and the joint Macclenny-county air curtain burner north of the city, which is allowed to incinerate animal carcasses. One of the IWMS project’s more vocal critics, Macclenny resident Allison Broughton, said this week the company’s recent pushback against concerns about the environmental risks associated with the proposed incinerator, haven’t changed her opinion. She concedes much of the information circulating among opponents of the project, most of it found online, relates to existing medical waste incinerators, not new facilities meeting the latest emission caps. “But we don’t know what 2014 holds or what the impact will be from the new standards,” Mrs. Broughton said. “It’s hard to say with absolute certainty you can trust something that adheres to a future date. They keep pushing 2014, but it’s 2012 right now and so far what we know is not good.” CREDIT UNION 602 S. Sixth Street, Macclenny • 259-6702 9140 CR 229, Sanderson • 259-6702 100 S. Lima Street, Baldwin • 266-1041 www.countryfcu.com GLEN TOWN COUNCIL To seek sewer easements Though prospects for a grantfunded sewer system are still years off, the Town of Glen St. Mary will get busy this month obtaining back-lot easements from property owners to route the underground lines. The town council during its regular meeting on April 17 approved easement forms presented by its attorney Joel Foreman of Lake City, and Mayor Juanice Padgett indicated she would begin surveying property owners this week. Glen motorist is involved in fatality A Glen St. Mary man was at the wheel of a pickup truck that struck and killed a man riding an electric scooter on SR 16 near Penny Farms in Clay County. The accident occurred in the pre-dawn hours of April 19. Donnie Mack Griffis, 59, was driving the eastbound 2007 Chevrolet that struck the scooter from the rear. David W. Carver, 42, of Penny Farms was dead at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet and was thrown from the Wildfire scooter that was also heading east. The Florida Highway Patrol said possible charges against Mr. Griffis pend further investigation. For the time being, Glen will concentrate on owners willing to allow 5-foot easements along rear property lines, in effect granting the town permission to use 10 feet for utility purposes. The only other option would be sewer lines along property fronts, which involves considerably more expense because of pavement, sidewalks and other obstructions like trees. Council members spent some time during their April meeting discussing how to handle easements with large trees that property owners want to retain. Councilman Jack Reneau said he has one and wants to keep it. Attorney Foreman advised the board to deal with those cases as they arise, and mentioned that Glen has eminent domain powers as a last resort. The consensus was that most property owners will grant the easements willingly to get sewer utilities. The council at Mr. Foreman’s urging also agreed the mayor should have the power to negotiate easements, except when complications like trees or other obstructions arise. Glen St. Mary until the late 1990s owned rear-lot utility easements, but deeded them back to property owners. In other business that evening, Mayor Padgett reported the north side water utility project is complete with the exception of minor checklist items soon to be resolved before contractor Grimes Contracting gets final payment on the $493,000 project. • Following a request by Councilman Steve Rhynehardt, the mayor said she would check with the county fire department to determine if insurance rates are reduced now that fire hydrants dot the town’s north portion. CALL JUNK JOE We pay cash $325 & up for junk vehicles No title necessary | Licensed We BUY ANY KIND of scrap metal Free pick-up • 386-867-1396 The Office MarT 110 South Fifth St. | Downtown Macclenny 259-3737 a colossal failure; a waste of taxpayer funds that has filled prisons and done little or nothing to stem the tide of newer addicts coming into the market. Education, intervention instead of arrest, treatment instead of jail — you’re going to hear more arguments on that side as the squeeze on public funds gets tighter. This is not meant to take away from the more traditional drugs like alcohol that contribute to a dysfunctional society. But do people burglarize houses and vehicles to get money for booze? Maybe some do, but most of the property crime (think copper thefts) is drugrelated. They’re either stealing to get cash for drugs or stealing drugs. In a republic like this, with the freedoms we’re guaranteed (at least for now), the assumption is that we function as thinking human beings making rational decisions that benefit us all. It’s bad enough when citizens don’t participate through ignorance or apathy — or both; when they don’t bother to vote or make themselves aware of their surroundings; or they can’t think critically because no one teaches that anymore. But it’s worse when they’re too stoned to participate — or care. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Taxing less well-off Dear Editor: We are more than willing to pay the entire EMS fee. I believe we have a wonderful group of people who respond to emergencies. This service is more than worthy of a yearly fee. However, I fail to understand why the people who own homes valued at under $50K should bear the brunt of the proposed new fee. I want to know if any of the commissioners live in homes valued at less than $50K? Those of us living in the less expensive homes are doing it for two reasons: either we cannot afford more expensive real estate or we like living in homes already paid for. If this fee is enacted, it should be the same for everyone! I do not believe in taxing the rich to give to the poor, but neither do I believe in taxing the less well off to furnish the better off with lower taxes. Patricia A. Cornell Baxter County should be grateful Dear Editor: I have talked to people who live in surrounding counties and heard them complain about the inadequacy of their emergency and law enforcement services. Many of us here in Baker County should think about how lucky we are. We have a great EMS and fire departments in Macclenny and the county that respond quickly to emergencies and fires. We also have a great sheriff’s department that has been instrumental in lowering the crime rate and whose deputies respond in a timely manner with both professionalism and courtesy. We also have county correctional officers who quietly and without recognition by the public work at the county jail to keep lawbreakers off the streets. Please take time to thank these public servants who are under appreciated and in many cases underpaid. John Bellovich Macclenny Acting with the ‘big boys’ at Arkansas forum My Side of the Matter I’m a little blearyeyed this morning. In fact, I’m a lot blearyeyed. I stepped on board a school bus at 9 am ROBERT GERARD in Morrilton, Arkansas and stepped off 22 hours later at the front doors of BCHS. The rest of the time I was driving, trying to snatch some sleep on bouncing Tennessee roads and driving some more. Last week I took seven high school students to perform at a college theatre festival on Petit Jean Mountain. We’re the only high school invited to attend and have been going for the better part of 25 years. It’s a great experience. We live in cabins and when we’re not performing we’re hiking, playing games, cooking our own food and rehearsUSPS 040-280 ing. Post Office Box 598 For many of Macclenny, FL 32063 these kids this is (904) 259-2400 the first experiThe Baker County Press is published each Thursday by Baker County Press, ence of its kind Inc. Periodicals postage paid under permit issued April 12, 1929 at the post they’ve ever had. office in Macclenny, Florida. Certainly the fesSUBSCRIPTION RATES tival itself is dif$25.00 a year inside Baker County; $35.00 a year outside Baker Counferent. They are ty; deduct, $1.00 for persons 65 years of age or older, military personliterally tossed in nel on active duty outside Baker County, and college students living with people from outside Baker County. POSTMASTER: send address changes to The around the counBaker County Press, P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL. 32063. try and have to perform and work Publisher with them. James C. McGauley - [email protected] There is always MANAGING EDITOR - Joel Addington - [email protected] a festival theme. This year we exADVERTISING/PRODUCTION - Jessica Prevatt - [email protected] amined the idea of FEATURES/COMMENT/SPORTS - Robert Gerard “home” and what it means to each BUSINESS MANAGER - Karin Thomas - [email protected] person. They had CLASSIFIEDS & TYPESETTING - Stacy Hott - [email protected] two days to craft a 5-minute perforThis newspaper is printed on recycled paper. Send us letters and make sure they are SIGNED with a phone number. The Baker County Press Youth ran into truck From page 1 week. “I talked to Sean this morning [Tuesday] at the hospital and he told me he was doing well. His dad said he was in good spirits.” Mr. Crews said he plans to be at Wolfson on Friday for the surgery. Young Tillis, the son of James and Clare Tillis of Taylor, was at the field awaiting a game to be played by his brother’s team, the Dodgers. It is the same team that Commissioner Crews’ son plays on. “He’s been super,” James Tillis said of the commissioner. COUNTRY FEDERAL 3 APRIL 26, 2012 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters are welcome, but must contain the signature of the writer, a telephone number and city of residence. Letters must reflect opinions and statements on issues of current interest to the general public. An acquaintance queried the other day: which is harming Baker County more — prescription pill abuse or methamphetamine? Hmmm. The correct response is, I suppose, who cares? They both are taking a toll destined to bring misery to users and heartache to their families. They merely do so to varying degrees. Is the abuse worse here than elsewhere? The correct response to that, I suppose, also is who cares? Whether it’s worse here than, say, in Clay or St. Johns counties misses the point. We don’t live in Clay or St. Johns counties, and whatever problems beset us because so many people chase drug habits are our problems. Here’s what we do know. Local cops will tell you a high percentage of people they come in contact with (traffic stops, disturbance calls, etc.) seem to have prescription bottles close by. Some are prescribed legally, some are not. We’re talking about mood altering drugs here, not allergy medicine. Pain killers, sedatives, anti-anxiety meds — those kinds. People are swallowing them at alarming rates, mixing and matching them and in many cases chasing them with alcohol. Emergency room workers tell pretty much the same story. Particularly on weekends, they’re seeing a lot of people looking for drugs or being treated for their side effects. And then there’s the overdoses, some of them fatal. When you see an obituary in the newspaper of someone too young to die from something other than an auto accident or disease, in many cases that’s what’s involved. Gone forever. What about meth? You’ll notice this edition of the newspaper doesn’t have anything in it about a new meth lab uncovered (remember the “mobile” lab they chased down over the holidays?). Nor was anyone arrested this week for buying ingredients for meth in a local drug store (they can’t be too bright since the those purchases immediately go into a database and the cops are notified). Editions like this are getting rare. In fact, police are often told by defendants that meth is Page Photo by Bob Gerard BCHS drama group hiking in Arkansas between performances. L to R back row Colton Butcher, Chelsea Moore, Megan Crawford. Front row Megan Powell, Hayden Stevens, Savanna Jones, Sydney Williford. mance from the theme. They had no script, no props or costumes – nothing except their own creativity. My high school students were completely out of their comfort zone and tossed into groups with students from Texas, LSU, Xavier and other universities from around the country and expected to perform on their level. We were invited to bring the one-act comedy Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man, by Fanny Flagg. My daughter Sara Beth, who teaches drama and English at the high school, was in charge of preparing their individual performances. At first they were worried about how they’d be accepted by the college students. I told them that after they had seen them perform they would fit right in. That is usually the way it works. For the first little while they are looked down at as high school students, but as soon as they perform and the other students see their skills, they are treated just like everyone else. We’ve been attending for a long time. In fact, with the exception of the University of North Texas, we’ve been there longer than any other school. It’s unusual to watch the styles of performance progress over the years. At the beginning, believe it or not, we were the cutting edge. We were doing very experimental stuff in the stories we performed. We were using a lot of body movement, multi-media, dance, everything. The universities were actually more traditional than the high school. People would come up to us and say, “that is so cool. I’ve never seen anything like that.” Then the styles of performance changed and we became the traditional and others pushed the boundaries. Now it has changed, again. The colleges are writing their own material and we continued to do shows based on short stories, poems or novels (this is a theatre festival where you’re not allowed to perform plays, rather other forms of literature). In short, much of what you see from the colleges and universities look like expanded versions of Saturday Night Live skits. I choose not to do that. Though I write a lot I certainly do not consider myself as good a writer as Fanny Flagg or Ray Bradbury or Mark Twain or JRR Tolkien or John Steinbeck. So why in the world would I pick to do something I wrote over a classic? Ironically, the pendulum has swung so far to the right that we are now cutting edge again. Everything old is new again. This year, after the kids performed their show, a couple of university students came up to them and said, “That was so cool. We’ve never seen anything like that.” The trip is so good for the students on so many levels. In the past we’ve had students offered scholarships. This year, Chelsea Moore was interviewed by a graduate student at the University of North Texas. The woman was doing her doctoral dissertation on the effects that No Child Left Behind had on students and after our performance approached Chelsea about being a part of the dissertation. The school board has been so great about letting us go for the better part of a week on a school bus. The students get to experience college and performance and listen to lectures and workshops by some of the leading figures in our field. This year the festival was run by professors from LSU and Xavier University. So, while I am sleepy I am also satisfied and recharged to get ready for what we will hopefully take to next year’s festival. The Baker County Press Page 4 Jobless numbers fall here JOEL ADDINGTON NEWS EDITOR [email protected] Baker County’s unemployment rate continued its downward trend in March, falling to 8.6 percent. The drop is nearly a full percentage point below the March, 2011 rate of 9.4 percent and half a percent lower than the previous month’s jobless rate of 9.1 percent, according to the latest jobs report from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. Compared to February, 2012, the labor force grew by five workers, those with jobs rose by 59 workers and those without jobs fell by 54 workers during the month of March. The employment picture here is mirrored by the improvements statewide and regionally, the latest statistics show. Florida’s unemployment rate declined to 8.6 percent last month, down from 9.1 percent in February and 10.5 percent in March of last year. Union County with its concentration of public employees had the lowest March jobless rate in the region at 6.9 percent, an improvement from 7.5 percent the month before. Putnam County had the highest unemployment at 10.6 percent, a drop from 11.3 percent in February. The highest rate in the state belonged to Flagler County at 12.2 percent. Regionally — in Baker, Clay, Nassau, Duval, Putnam and St. Johns counties — the jobless rate for March was 8.4 percent, the lowest level since January, 2009, when President Obama and Governor Rick Scott both took office. Trade, transportation and utility job growth continues to add the most jobs in the Jacksonville metro area, which is defined as above with the exception of Putnam County, adding more than 3000 jobs between March, 2011 and March, 2012. Other industries adding jobs during the period include professional and business services, education and health services and leisure and hospitality. Negative growth occurred in government, finance and manufacturing. None of the job figures above have adjusted for seasonal shifts in employment. The state’s next jobs report is scheduled for release on May 18. Thursday, April 26, 2012 Alleges $17.5K in jewelry was stolen BAKER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Teachers get more time for planning in 2013-14 JOEL ADDINGTON NEWS EDITOR [email protected] Baker County teachers will get some extra planning time thanks to the newly-revised calendars for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years. The school board voted 5-0 to approve the changes the evening of April 16 during its regular monthly meeting held at Pine Level Church in Baxter to recognize the community’s “academic achievers.” The new calendars include the addition of two early dismissal days, bringing the total to eight days per school year, which spans mid-August to midJune. The new early-out days will be on September 12, 2012 and March 20, 2013. Teachers also have five full planning days scheduled for 2012-13 and 201314, respectively. “I know for some parents it’s not always a popular thing,” school board member Patricia Weeks said of early dismissals, “but our teachers have so much paperwork they have to do, and planning, in order to do well by their students on these standardized tests they take constantly. They really need the time. And they’re going to try and educate our folks about why it’s important to have those early out days.” Mrs. Weeks pointed to a busy testing schedule — “six pages, front and back with tiny type” — and noted that the district has no choice but to comply with state laws mandating the evaluations. “I’m not sure it’s always to [students’] best advantage, but we’re required to do it, so unfortunately we have to do what the state statutes require, so we’ll continue to do that to the best of our ability,” she said. The new school calendars also feature five days off for spring break, 10 days off for Christmas break and no school on Labor Day, Memorial Day, Martin Luther King Day and Veterans Day. During the recognitions portion of the meeting, in which students performing well academically were awarded certificates and Olympic-like medals, Superintendent Sherrie Raulerson thanked north county parents for attending the meeting. “We have a lot of you who come every year because your children do a great job, but I want to personally thank you for not taking it for granted,” she said. “You could very easily say, ‘We’ve already been there and done that, they’re going give them a sheet of paper and that’s great ...’ and just float along. To me, you’re showing your child how important education is by celebrating with us.” In other business that evening, the school board decided to continue its partnership with Northeast Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. on the summer youth program known as Data Busters, now in its third year. The program trains teenagers, ages 14 to 16, to use Microsoft Office programs like Word and Excel and places them at work sites, including in school district offices, earning minimum wage. The training will take place at Baker County Middle School. The program runs from June 18 through July 27. “And it’s at no cost to us, so it’s such a benefit to the school district as well as the students,” said Mrs. Raulerson. The top performing students in the program also receive prizes like lap top computers, printers and other hardware at the end of the summer. “It’s a phenomenal program,” said Tamekia Jackson, director of the Community Action Agency’s Macclenny office. She said 20 teens have already been selected from a pool of 46 applicants, but other students can be added as alternates should spots open up in the future. Also approved last week: • Two out-of-state field trips; one by 25 Keller Intermediate School students to Wild Adventures on May 17 and the other by Baker County High School’s drama group to the Petit Jean Performance Festival in Morrilton, AR, which ended this week. • Two, $500 retroactive coaching contracts for the boys basketball team for the period from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 with Sanchez L. Coleman and Gerald Clayton, both of Sanderson. The board also approved a $250 contract with competitive cheerleading coach Ryan Andrews of Jacksonville. • A property agreement with sheriff’s office Deputy Ben Anderson for the school district to furnish a mobile home site on school property in exchange for the officer maintaining security at the school on weekends, holidays and other days when school is not in session. • An agreement with ABC Childcare and Learning Center, LLC to offer childcare services to parents ages 16 to 21 attempting to earn a high school equivalency diploma. First Coast Workforce Development, Inc. is funding the childcare. • Salary increases for the high school’s two Air Force Junior ROTC instructors: Major Joseph Chiofolo (from $60,979.40 to $62,068.60) and Master Sergeant Elizabeth Law-Wallace (from $39,660.40 to $39,742.40) in accordance with the Department of Defense’s minimum salary requirement. The school district is responsible for paying half the salaries. Community Calendar Let people know what’s going onpost your special event online A criminal complaint for grand theft was filed April 17 against a Live Oak woman who allegedly took $17,500 worth of jewelry from the home of an Olustee man. Tommy Rollins called police when he was told by relatives of Alaina Szortyka, 19, that she took the jewelry, a designer wallet and purse and a hair dryer from his residence on Michael Cason Rd. ten days earlier. The witnesses said they went with Ms. Szortyka to Walmart where she cashed in nearly $100 in coins taken from the victim. The jewelry included a necklace, bracelet, a ring valued at $4200 and a $3500 watch, the victim told Deputy Patrick McGauley. The officer said he was unable to contact the suspect. In other reported thefts: • Arica Rhoden said seven rings and a necklace with a total value of $1150 were taken from her residence on Tim Rhoden Rd. north of Macclenny between February and April 16. Deputy Robert Simkins said Ms. Rhoden contacted police the next day and told him she was unable to locate any of the items at local pawn shops. They were stored in a jewelry box. • A stove, refrigerator and window air conditioner were taken from a rental mobile home be- wit longing to James Crews of Baxter and located on CR 122. The landlord told Deputy McGauley the trailer had been vacant several months and the theft was discovered April 22 when a neighbor went there on a maintenance call and found the front door ajar. The theft may have occurred the previous night. The property had a combined value of $1400. • A complaint for criminal mischief was filed April 19 naming Mark Lyons, 51, of Glen St. Mary as the person who tossed an object into the windshield of his 2000 Toyota pickup while traveling northbound on SR 228. Nicholas Gadsby, 21, of Macclenny told Deputy Clements Leo that Mr. Lyons leaned out of the window of an oncoming vehicle about 12:20 pm and threw the object that cracked the glass. Custom Printing Stationery Invoices Business Cards Envelopes Invitations The Office Mart 110 South Fifth St. • 259-3737 for sp ha or Ca ll S a for van a 904 n ap nah D – 2 poin unb t 59 a – 5 ment r 559 ray tan 7994 US Hwy 90 Glen St. Mary, FL 32040 (across from Souls Harbor) NORTHEAST FLORIDA POWER EQUIPMENT 6122 US Highway 90 • Macclenny • 259-5688 www.bakercountypress.com The Baker County Press Thursday, April 26, 2012 RS eader parked You be the spark, we’ll fan the flames and everyone will be enlightened. Manager: pond dirt was donated Is it true that County Manager C.J. Thompson used the Baker County Road Department to dig the retention pond on his new home site? Many people I talked to said they saw road department dump trucks coming out of his lot at the Farms at Glen Plantation full of dirt. I don’t know if this is true or not, but this is just what I heard. Mr. Thompson’s response: “Thank you for the opportunity to address the question that was raised. It is correct that the Baker County Road Department dug a pond on my property on Glen Farms Drive. The road department dug the pond in exchange for the dirt, which has been a common practice here in the county for many decades. In fact, the road department has dug nine ponds for citizens in the past 10 years and we have another one in the queue as soon as we have a need for additional dirt. This process allows the county to acquire the dirt needed while minimizing the cost to the taxpayers. C. J. Thompson “The county hauled approximately 667 loads of dirt from my property and it is currently being stored at St. Mary’s Shoals Park for future use on county road projects. The current market value of a load of dirt is approximately $100 per load. The total market value of the dirt that was donated to the county in exchange for digging the pond is $66,700. Factoring in labor and equipment costs, this is still a very favorable proposition for the county. “Understanding the scrutiny that comes with my position, I took additional steps to ensure that there was no perception of any wrongdoing during this process. I hired a private individual to haul the 37 loads of dirt that was needed for my home a distance of approximately 200 yards at a cost of $325. Another private company spread the dirt needed for my foundation at a cost of $510. I made sure that no county trucks dumped any dirt or any other material on my property throughout this entire process in an attempt to alleviate any misunderstanding that I was receiving preferential treatment based on my position. “While it was not mentioned in the reader’s question, I would also like to take this opportunity to address a misconception I’ve heard that the road department also cleared approximately 3.5 acres of land where my home is being built. There is absolutely no basis of fact for this statement. I hired a local contractor to clear my land at a cost of $3,000. “I hope this clears up any misunderstandings about this issue. I did not receive any preferential treatment based on my position as county manager, but I was treated as any other taxpaying citizen who owns a piece of property that contains good quality dirt would be. All of the documents supporting my response are available upon request. 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Deputy Jeremy Combs said he was at the residence of Angela Norton on Ben Rowe Circle when Ian Dickins, 30, telephoned Brittany Roton, 20, several times and threatened bodily harm if she did not come to his residence on Aunt Mary Harvey Rd. to retrieve property. Mr. Dickins also texted the estranged girlfriend and stated “she would be dead” if she did not answer the phone, according to the deputy. Meanwhile, several other officers went to the suspect’s address, and after several attempts to get him to come out, he surrendered without incident. The criminal mischief count stemmed from him breaking a window at the Norton residence where the girlfriend had gone. He also attempted to kick down the front door, the mother and daughter said. In a second case involving telephoned threats, a criminal complaint for violating a protective order was filed against Andrew Wright, 57, of Trenton, FL on April 19. The previous afternoon, he allegedly telephoned estranged wife Donna Wright, 42, at a residence in Olustee and argued with her over a child support check. Ms. Wright also told Deputy Chris Walker the ex-husband threatened to come to Baker County “to put a bullet in her.” The officer was unable to make contact with the accused. • A complaint alleging two counts of domestic violence was filed the morning of April 18 against Darrin Gibbons, 24, of Macclenny for alleged attacks on his wife Consuelo McCall, 24, and her sister at a residence on McIver St. Ms. McCall told Deputy Clements Leo her husband became enraged after she brought her sister Christina Soto, 30, to her residence about 7:45 am. Mr. Gibbons allegedly knocked Ms. McCall to the floor, then dragged her across the living room to the front door. When Ms. Soto blocked his exit, he then allegedly dragged her by the hair down an outside wheelchair ramp. 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Deputy Tony Norman questioned them and learned that Mr. Doss was banned from contact with Ms. Crews. They were reportedly arguing over visitation by their two children, who were in the vehicle. Ms. Crews told the officer her boyfriend also accused her of taking non-prescribed drugs. Sheriff: FOP donations won’t benefit BCSO The sheriff’s office has been fielding complaints this week from Baker County residents about the Fraternal Order of Police in Jacksonville soliciting donations by phone. Sheriff Dobson said while the Fraternal Order of Police, or FOP, is a fine organization, residents should be aware that the money it raises in no way benefits the Baker County Sheriff’s Office [BCSO]. He said there are a number of Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office personnel who reside in Baker County and work in Jacksonville, but beyond those officers, nobody here will be helped by donations made to the organization. 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Dr. Neuman graduated from the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta and completed her residency in OB/GYN at University of Florida Jacksonville Health Science Center in 1987 before beginning private practice. She’s married with one daughter and enjoys tennis, shopping and spending time with family. Then there’s Dr. Joseph Charles, the chief of obstetrics at Shands Lake Shore in Lake City, who wants to build regular office hours here on Wednesdays at the Glen St. Mary office of Children’s Medical Center on US 90. The Michigan State University Medical School graduate has been instrumental in getting funding for a $2 million renovation of labor and delivery facilities at Shands Lake Shore, which includes robotic gynecological surgery. Dr. Charles will begin regular office hours on May 2. His nurse/ midwife Chris Rhoden will be working here as well. The Lake City resident has been married for 23 years with two children. “There’s a mind set that you have to go to Jacksonville or Orange Park for pre-natal and having babies,” he said. “I’d like to Black & white/Full color The Office Mart 110 South Fifth St. Rising Star Italian Cafe Elvis is Coming! Saturday, April 28 @ 8 pm starring Randy ‘Elvis’ Walker Coming soon... Coffee & Danish breakfast at the drive-thru @ the corner of Hwy 90 and Lowder 259-STAR (7827) April 28 ~ 10 am ~ Macclenny City Hall GUEST SPEAKER: District 4 US Congressional Candidate Photo above by Joel Addington. Photo at left is courtesy of North Florida OB/GYN Above doctors Nydia Ros (center left) and Hernan Chang during a ribbon cutting for Jacksonville Primary Healthcare in Macclenny last week. At left is Dr. Carole Neuman, a new OB/GYN. change that with a local base for treatment and introduce the county to the hospital in Lake City. It’s more Dr. Neuman convenient for Baker County patients in many ways.” There’s also new primary care physicians who recently began offering services locally. Dr. Hanai Hisham was recruited to Fraser Hospital from private practice in Winter Haven, FL. The 51-year-old father and husband hails from Egypt, where he completed medical school before finishing a residency in New York and fellowship in medical informatics in Litte Rock, AR. Dr. Hisham them moved to Miami to start a family practice and subsequently spent eight years in St. Petersburg, also practicing family medicine. He returned to Egypt “for a few years” before relocating to Winter Ha- ven. Following a meeting with Fraser’s director, Dennis Markos, Dr. Hisham said he “felt like Macclenny would be the right place for me at this stage in my life.” His wife and children, a 14-yearold daughter and 12-year-old son, now in Syracuse, New York, will join him here after completing the school year. He said as the hospital’s resident doctor, he intends to add to the facility’s roster of physicians, grow patient numbers and implement more non-critical, inpatient services. “My interest is really in preventative medicine,” said Dr. Hisham, noting the high rates of obesity and smoking in the community. “That will be my next focus ... trying to get a handle on that by promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyles.” He’s available at Fraser Hospital from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. But when the doctor is not practicing medicine, he enjoys soccer, golf and sailing. Two other primary care physicians, Dr. Hernan R. Chang and Dr. Nydia C. Ros, have opened an office on S. 5th St. in the space an intoxicated state when he was discharged and booked at county jail four hours later. In other arrests: • Dennis Simon, 39, of Sanderson was charged with disorderly intoxication and resisting arrest following a fight outside the Country Club Lounge on SR 121 South about 2 am on April 21. Deputy Robert Simpkins said Mr. Simon refused to calm himself and continued yelling when he and other officers broke up the disturbance at closing time. He also resisted when officers took him to the ground and handcuffed him. • Two Glen St. Mary men were jailed following a disturbance at the Citgo station south of Glen St. Mary on CR 125 about an hour later. Deputy Bishara was at the station and said he confronted an intoxicated Jared Fama, 19, as he attempted to enter a vehicle to drive away about 3:30 am and warned him not to do so. Minutes later, a fight broke out between Mr. Fama and acquaintance Preston Burns, 21, and it was witnessed by the officer. During a routine search, he found a small amount of marijuana on Mr. Burns and arrested him for misdemeanor possession. Mr. Fama was charged with disorderly intoxication and fighting. • A pedestrian walking along Interstate 10 near Sanderson the afternoon of April 21 was arrested on a warrant from Lake County for failure to appear in court on a suspended license charge. Deputy Patrick McGauley said he questioned Timothy Geiger, 24, of Ocala and an acquaintance and learned of the warrant during a routine identity check. • Lavar Thompson, 32, of Starke was already in county jail when served on April 20 with a Bradford County warrant for arson. formerly occupied by Dr. Charles Scarborough. Dr. Chang said he’s been practicing at Jacksonville area hospitals for about four years and many of his patients would travel from Baker County for treatment. The infectious disease specialist said he’s been planning to open an office in Macclenny for about a year. Dr. Chang and Dr. Ros opened Jacksonville Primary Healthcare last week. Dr. Ros attended Old Dominion University for medical school and Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburg, PA for her residency. Dr. Chang completed San Marcos University’s medical school and finished his residency at Salem Hospital in Salem, MA, plus fellowships at the New England Medical Center in Boston and Boston Medical Center. “We’re glad to be here and we love to help,” said Dr. Chang. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. All of the physicians above are board certified in their respective specialities. PRESS CLASSIFIEDS ONLY $6.00 cash/check Deadline Monday at 5:00 The Baker County Press Court ordered per Judge Phyllis RosierThe reason why I shouldn’t be around any guns is it will get me in trouble and violate me. Even though I was at a family gathering and they had guns there, I should have left or even asked before I even went out there, so I wouldn’t put myself in the predicament that I’m in now. E.S. Bishara Jim Klauder Hear his ideas and stance on what he will take to Washington, DC www.bakercountyteaparty.ning.com Page 7 4-H summer camp signup COPIES Benefit Saturday for Chris Hodges A benefit will be held at the Baker County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 28 for 4-year-old Christopher Hodges, who is battling leukemia. He is the son of Justin and Lacey Hodges and the grandson of Connie Walker and Gary and Debbie Hodges. The day’s events include a bike ride at 8 am with ranges between 14 and 100 miles, a 5K run starting at 12:30 pm, games, yard and bake sales, horseback riding and a cruise-in for classic cars and trucks. Christopher is undergoing treatment at Nemours and Wolfson Children’s Hospital and will continue to do so through February, 2014. For more details or to make a donation, call 629-5954. The Baker County Press Thursday, April 26, 2012 THE BAKER COUNTY TEA PARTY welcomes all DUI after crash in his yard An east Macclenny man was arrested the afternoon of April 17 after he crashed a pickup truck into another vehicle on his Deerwood Circle property. Michael A. Bailey, 39, was booked at county jail for DUI, reckless driving and driving on a suspended license. He has a lengthy record of alcohol and drug-related crimes that dates back more than a decade. Deputy Shawn Bishara said he was called to the scene to quell a disturbance that involved the suspect and his brother, Melburn Bailey, 41, who was working on a BMW sedan that was struck by the 1985 Toyota pickup driven by his brother. The officer noted the younger brother was highly intoxicated and staggering, and family members said he had ingested excessive prescription medication. He was taken to Fraser Hospital for observation following the incident about 2:45, and Deputy Bishara noted that he was still in Thursday, April 26, 2012 April’s Yard of the Month: the Nettles Howell and Shirley Nettles of Glen St. Mary were chosen to showcase the Yard of the Month by the Garden Club of Baker County. The Nettles, both retirees, took up gardening in a big way and graced their yard off CR 139B with a fence laced with jasmine vines, fruit trees and bushes, ornamental trees and shrubs, then annuals to add a burst of color. They are especially fond of their “lemon glow” camillia bush, and often sit in their gazebo or on a nearby bench to enjoy the fruits of their labor. If you know of someone worthy of the designation for having an outstanding yard or garden, please call 259-6064. Several Baker County 4-H camps are being planned for this summer: √ June 18-22 — Camp Cherry Lake This year Camp Cherry Lake is about possessing the traits of a champion. Look forward to sleeping in cabins, singing camp songs, having campfires, but most of all having fun. Activities include robotics, shooting sports, sports and nutrition, experiencing our dynamic planet, and curious clovers – exploring the world of insects, learning outdoor survival skills and outdoor cooking, a dance, canoeing, kayaking, and much more. The camp is near Madison, Florida and costs $205.00 for non 4-H members; $195 for currently enrolled 4-H members. Ages 8-18. √ July 9-12 — Country Critters Day Camp This “Cloverbud” camp is for the younger ones. They will learn about animals, make animal crafts, play animal games, and even meet animals! The finale for the week is a trip to the Jacksonville Zoo. The cost is $40 for all youth ages 5-10, and it is held at the Baker County Agricultural Center. √ July 16-19 — Colonial Campers Participants will take a step back in time and experience what it was like for kids in colonial times. Each day will consist of making a period essential item, food, toys and games. Tour the Olustee battlefield, old library, jail and a Civil War artifacts encounter. Held at the Baker County Agricultural Center; $40, ages 8-18. √ July 23-26 — Crafty Creations A jam-packed week of handson activities. Participants will make anything from bug houses, jean quilt (bring two old pair of jeans), decorate cakes, make flo- ral arrangements, make/fly kites, and much more. Held at the Baker County Agricultural Center; $40, ages 8-18. Several state 4-H sponsored camps are offered at various 4-H camping facilities around the state. Call for details. All ages are as of September 01, 2011. Pick up registration forms from the Baker County extension service (located at the Baker County Agricultural Center) or download them at our website: http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu. For more information on these 4-H camps, contact Shaina Bennett, Baker County 4-H Agent at (904) 259-3520 or email [email protected]. Purchase photos printed in this newspaper @ www.bakercountypress.com Photos courtesy of Jeanette Brown All-night cancer benefit on Friday Saturday, June 30 | 4-9 pm at the City Park (by the Duck pond) NOW SELLING VENDOR BOOTHSSpaces are limited to the first 30 food & craft vendors. Booths are $25 each or $35 w/electricity Contact Barbara Blackshear at 259-6433 or email [email protected] Serving Baker County for over 33 years specializing in... Real Estate Family Law Personal Injury Hugh D. Fish, Jr. J.D. 34 S. Fifth Street • Macclenny 259-6606 [email protected] The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. Dr. W. Cannon Simpson More than 30 years of private practice Experience combined with ongoing training in new gynecological techniques, Dr. Simpson provides his patients with the most comprehensive women’s healthcare available. Dr. Simpson prides himself on providing a compassionate, spiritually supportive medical setting. Located at 159 N. Third St., Macclenny Call (904) 493-2229 for an appointment. SERVICES INCLUDE: - Comprehensive gynecological examinations MINIMALLY INVASIVE OUTPATIENT SURGERY INCLUDES: - Abnormal paps: Colposcopy; In-office LEEP - Novasure endometrial ablation - Diagnostic office ultrasound and hysteroscopy - Laparoscopic outpatient hysterectomies - Bioidentical hormone replacement; nutritional advice - Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomies - Breast cancer screening - Osteoporosis screening and treatment - STI prevention, testing, counseling and treatment - Contraceptive options including Implanon - Prenatal planning and fertility testing - Evaluation and treatment for urinary incontinence - Laparoscopic myomectomy - Laparoscopic treatment for endometriosis - Urinary incontinence procedures - Sterilization procedures: Essure and tubal ligation JOEL ADDINGTON NEWS EDITOR [email protected] Nineteen teams will converge at the Baker County High School track the evening of Friday, April 27 for the American Cancer Society’s all-night benefit Relay for Life. Teams from the high school, Walmart, Northeast Florida State Hospital and many other local businesses and groups will participate in the relay by keeping at least one team member walking the track for the 18-hour fund raising event. It all begins at 6 pm with a victory lap for cancer survivors and a reception in their honor. After the sun goes down, luminary bags will be lit in remembrance of those who lost their lives to the disease. The luminaria ceremony starts at 9 pm. The remaining event schedule features music, singing and dancing; a martial arts demonstration from North Florida Academy of Martial Arts; specialty laps for guys, gals, runners and other themes; a sand castle building contest, a talent competition, voting for a “Movie on the Lawn” to be shown at 3:30 am, bingo and many other activities. The relay will conclude at noon on Saturday. Many of the teams will have campsites set up around the tract with games, food and drinks for sale. All of the money raised will benefit the American Cancer Society. The team from DuPont, for example, will be selling hamburgers on Friday and breakfast on Saturday and the Woman’s Club team will have baked goods and pickles for sale. Also available will be hot dogs, soda, tea, water, nachos, peanuts, popcorn and craft items. The public is welcome to attend and contribute the Baker County Relay for Life’s fund raising goal: $35,000. Event chair Kristie Fletcher said this week that teams have already raised $15,000 toward the goal. No bicycles, skateboards, roller blades or “heelies” are allowed on the track. Anyone under 18 years old must be chaperoned. Alcohol, smoking, tobacco and pets are prohibited as well. For more information, please call Ms. Fletcher at (904) 7089013. CITY OF MACCLENNY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REVISIONS TO THE ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS The City Commission of the City of Macclenny, Florida shall consider Ordinance No. 12-04, “A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-82 OF THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF MACCLENNY, FLORIDA; TO SPECIFY THE ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR BOUNDARIES; TO REVISE SECTION 4-82(B)(1) AND (2) TO REMOVE RESIDENTIAL USES AND MINI-WAREHOUSES BY RIGHT; TO REVISE SECTION 4-82(B)(5) TO REQUIRE THE SAME FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR ALL PROPERTIES; TO CORRECT A SCRIVENER’S ERROR IN SECTION 4-82(B)(6)(D); TO ADD SECTION (B)(6)(G) TO REQUIRE ALL UTILITIES BE LOCATED UNDERGROUND; TO SPECIFY THE NUMBER AND TYPE OF MEDIAN INTERSECTIONS; TO ADD SECTION 4-82(B) (8), DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.” The City created the Enterprise Corridor (“EC”) zoning classification with the intention of discouraging strip and other disorganized commercial development patterns from occurring along State Road 228 (Fifth Street), the gateway to the City of Macclenny. The EC regulations contain provisions that allow for the eventual widening of State Road 228, landscaping buffers, service road easements and building setbacks with limited joint use access points and full median openings. These regulations provide direction for the desired look for this important corridor. The Commission will be considering revisions pertaining to (1) extending the boundary of the Enterprise Corridor from Wolfe Drive to Lowder Street; (2) specifying the obligation of right-of-way dedication for future widening of SR 228; (3) eliminating residential dwellings and miniwarehouses from the list of permissible uses; (4) ssuring the same front yard building setback is required of all properties; and (5) specifying the locations of signalized full medians and directional medians A public hearing requiring City Commission action on the proposed Ordinance will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 118 East Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, Florida. The City Commission meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the public hearing will be held shortly after the meeting is called to order. Interested persons may appear at the hearing and be heard regarding the adoption of the proposed annexation. The proposed Ordinance may be obtained from the office of the City Clerk at City Hall on Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Should any person decide to appeal any decision made as a result of this hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of these proceedings is made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Manager at (904) 259-0972 at least 48 hours prior to the time of the hearing. The Baker County Press Page 8 Thursday, April 26, 2012 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Legal Notices NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THERON HELMS the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO: 08-00783 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2008 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 02-2010-CA-000019 DIVISION: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. RODNEY L. BRANTLEY, et al, Defendant(s). ________________________________________/ NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 21 2012, and entered in Case No. 02-2010-CA-000019 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Baker County, Florida in which JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, is the Plaintiff and Rodney L. Brantley, Teresa Brantley, Prime Acceptance Corporation, are defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on ALL SALES WILL BE HELD AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE, 339 E. MACCLENNY AVE., MACCLENNY, FL 32063. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER MUST PAY AT LEAST 5% OF THE SUCCESSFUL BID BY CASH OR CASHIER’S CHECK AT THE TIME OF THE SALE. THE REMAINING BID AMOUNT MUST BE TENDERED BY 4:00PM ON THE DAY OF THE SALE BY CASH OR CASHIER’S CHECK ONLY., Baker County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 23rd day of May 2012, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND RUN NORTH 00°39’28 EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 7, A DISTANCE OF 544.21 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87°50’35 EAST, A DISTANCE OF 263.22 FEET; THENCE NORTH 14°59’47 EAST A DISTANCE OF 130.22 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 7; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 14°59’47 EAST A DISTANCE OF 58.59 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 14°59’47 EAST, A DISTANCE OF 140.63 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10°50’52 EAST A DISTANCE OF 136.24 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 23-C; THENCE SOUTH 65°15’32 EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 23-C A DISTANCE OF 253.97 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°14’00 EAST A DISTANCE OF 174.72 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87°50’36 WEST A DISTANCE OF 293.74 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Students ‘jump’ for $3400 to benefit the AHA Connor Gipson (bottom photo), a second grader at Macclenny Elementary, was the top collector in March’s annual Jump Rope for Heart fund raiser for the American Heart Association. More than 100 students raised $3402 by jumping rope, hurdling, broad jumping and hop scotching. Participants were invited to the “egg-stravaganza” (top photo) during which assistant principal Doug Register and physical ed teacher Pam Robinson were egged by students collecting $15 or more. Photos courtesy of Pam Robinson Out of County Subscribers Fed up with your copy of The Press arriving late, or not at all? We have a cost-effective solution to your problem. Subscribe to our E - edition @ www.bakercountypress.com Howard Roofing & Home Improvements Inc. Licensed & Insured License # CCC1327472 30 Year Architectural Shingles Metal Roofing • $2.20 Sq. Ft. 259 – ROOF (7663) FREE ESTIMATES 904.524.5812 Infinity A/K/A 6260 COUNTY ROAD 23C, MACCLENNY, FL 32063 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Dated in Baker County, Florida this 19th day of April, 2012. Clerk of the Circuit Court Baker County, Florida By: Jamie Crews Deputy Clerk Albertelli Law Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 23028 Tampa, FL 33623 (813) 221-4743 If you are a person with a disability who needs any accomodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Persons with a disability who need any accomodation in order to participate should call Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinatory, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352)337-6237 within two (2) working days of receipt of this notice; if you are hearing impaired, please call 1-800-955-8771; if you are voice impaired, please call 1-800-955-8770. 4/26-5/3 ALL SAFE MINI STORAGE 190 SOUTH LOWDER STREET MACCLENNY, FLORIDA 32063 904-259-3565 The following units containing household items such as furniture, appliances, etc., will be sold by public auction at 10:00 am April 30, 2012 to satisfy back rent. The following tenants can claim their property back if rent is paid before this date: Name Unit # Pansty Ruise 84 Michael Stoutamire 102 Jerry Manucy 304 4/19-4/26 Finite NEWS RELEASE THE THOMAS MAGIC SPINDLE™ United States Original Creation Patent No. 5,403,091 Jerry W. & Barbara E. Thomas FOR EDUCATION e S Jerry W. & Barbara E. Thomas i s He g n i r r p INWARD FIGURE ONE A Patent History from Baker County©2010 MUD LAKE ROAD, MUD LAKE ROAD Attention: To all school, college and university students Enter the Thomas Magic Spindle™ Log on to the Library of Congress patents website U.S. Patent Documents and trademarks, foreign patent documents WIPO (Patent and Patent Dialogue) Baker County Board of Commissioners minutes at bakerclerk.com, county archives CD's 1-5 Baker County archives and certificates Emily Taber Public Library Books 1-5 Schools Superintendent's office City of Macclenny Building Department Baker Title and Ecrow Inc. Historical Society Selected Honored Member of Who’s Who of American Inventors A new generation minority company Stormie Thomas, C.E.O. vs. ESTATE OF VAN OLIVER HARE, deceased, PATRICIA HARE BOYD, DANNY HARE, VICKIE HARE WOODBERRY, RONNIE HARE, PERRY LEE HARE, unknown spouse of VAN OLIVER HARE, JOHN DOES 1-4, and all unknown heirs and devisees of the estate of VAN OLIVER HARE, deceased, Defendants. ______________________________________/ NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on March 26, 2012 in Case No. 02-2011-CA-0115 of the Circuit Court of Baker County, Florida, in which American Enterprise Bank, is Plaintiff, and Estate Of Van Oliver Hare, deceased, Patricia Hare Boyd, Danny Hare, Vickie Hare Woodberry, Ronnie Hare, Perry Lee Hare, unknown spouse of Van Oliver Hare, John Does 1-4, and all unknown heirs and devisees of the estate of Van Oliver Hare, deceased, are Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, on May 24, 2012 beginning at 11:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the sale may proceed, at the Front Door of the Baker County Courthouse, 339 E. Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, Florida 32063, the following described real property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: Lot 9, Block 3 of TURKEY CREEK RETREAT, UNIT TWO, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 46, of the public records of Baker County, Florida. RE #063S22004100030090 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Dated this 12th day of April, 2012. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending notice not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at the address given on the notice. Telephone 904-827-5617, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (V), via Florida relay services. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Jamie Crews Deputy Clerk Attorneys for Plaintiff Nicholas V. Pulignano, Jr., Esq. Marks Gray, P.A., P. O. Box 447 Jacksonville, FL 32201 / Phone: (904) 398-0900 4/19-4/26 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 02-2012-CP-009 IN RE: ESTATE OF AUTUMN SKY SMITH, Deceased. _____________________________________/ NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Autumn Sky Smith, deceased, whose date of death was January 26, 2012, is pending in the Circuit Court for Baker County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 339 East Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, Florida 32063. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is April 26, 2012. ROGERS TOWERS, P.A.: Joseph Clay Meux, Jr. Florida Bar Number: 041114 1301 Riverplace Boulevard, Suite 1500 Jacksonville, Florida 32207 Telephone: (904) 398 3911 Facsimile: (904) 396 0663 Personal Representative: Brittany Crawford 5033 Andrews Street Jacksonville, Florida 32254 4/26-5/3 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Approval of the following new or revised School Board Policies: 2.070 3.050* 3.111+ 3.170* 3.180 3.410+ 4.100* 4.220 Schedule for Legal Advertisements Administrative Organization Visitor Identification Measure Opening and Closing of Schools School Calendar Service Animals Adult Education Participation of Home Education and Private School Students in Extracurricular Activities 5.100+ Student Control 5.121*+ Discipline of Exceptional Education Students 5.130* Zero Tolerance for School Related Crimes 5.270 Corporal Punishment 5.382+ Foreign Exchange Students 5.40+ Children of Military Families 6.102*+ Employment of Personnel 6.180* Contracts: Instructional & Administrative Personnel 6.300* Salary Schedules 6.450 Opt. 1 Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace 6.520 Opt. 1 Suspension and Dismissal 6.700+ Nursing Mothers 6.810 Assessment of Employees 7.010 School Budget System 7.021 Facsimile Signatures 7.121+Antifraud 7.130* Petty Cash Funds 7.140* Purchasing Policies and Bidding 8.320 Opt. 2 Tobacco Use in District Facilities / Tobacco-Free Schools 8.330+ Telecommunications Plan, FIRN 2 and Internet Use THE PUBLIC IS INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. For more information on the dialogue of the patent please contact us at: Phone: 259-7500 Email [email protected] Internet - log on to: http://www.uspto.gov then type in 5403091 www.bakercountypress.com AMERICAN ENTERPRISE BANK OF FLORIDA, Plaintiff, The Baker County District School Board will hold the following PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, May 21, 2012, at the Baker County Middle School Auditorium located at 211 Jonathan Street, Macclenny, Florida, beginning at 6:30 p.m. OUTWARD FIGURE TWO IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: 02-2011-CA-0115 The documents will be available for preview at the Superintendent’s Office located at 270 South Boulevard East, Macclenny, Florida beginning Wednesday, April 18, 2012 (8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.). LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Sherrie Raulerson Superintendent of Schools 4/19-5/17 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2009-CA-000272 Division No. Section. Lot 13, Block B, William Knabb Addition to the Town of Macclenny, Florida, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2, page 24, of the public records of Baker County, Florida BRANCH BANKING & TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff(s), ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. vs. NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: Rosetta Ann Burns, as to an Agreement for Deed Interest by virtue of that certain Agreement for Deed as recorded in OR #199700004014 and Louise E. Davis, as to Fee Simple Title by virtue of that certain Quit Claim Deed as recorded in OR #199600113940, DAVID P. HULLETT; et al., Defendant(s) _____________________________________/ NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 21, 2012, and entered in Case No. 2009-CA-000272 of the Circuit Court of the 8TH Judicial Circuit in and for BAKER County, Florida, wherein BRANCH BANKING & TRUST COMPANY is the Plaintiff and DAVID P. HULLETT and OLD NURSERY PLANTATION OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. are the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash inside of the courthouse in the lobby of the main entrance at 11:00 A.M. on the 23rd day of May, 2012, the following described property as set forth in said Order of Final Judgment, to wit: Part of Lot 81 of “OLD NURSERY PLANTATION”, a subdivision as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, pages 85 and 85A-85J of the public records of Baker County, Florida, more particularly described as follows: Begin at the NE corner of said lot 81, being the radius point of a cul-de-sac having a radius of 50 feet and being part of a 60 foot wide private road and utility easement known as Nesbitt Road, and thence S 08°20’08” W, along the East line of said Lot 81 a distance of 692.21 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod marking the SE corner of said Lot 81; thence S 88°52’06” W, along the South line of said lot 81, a distance of 248.13 feet to a half inch iron rod; thence 00°30’23” W, 386.23 feet along the West line of said lot 81 to a 5/8 inch iron rod; thence S 79°59’07” E, 274.25 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod; thence N 08°20’08” E, 360.29 feet to a point on the North line of said Lot 81; thence S 79°59’07” E, along said north line 30.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. SUBJECT TO easement of record shown on said plat of “Old Nursery Plantation”. and commonly known as: 8498 NESBITT ROAD, MACCLENNY FL 32063 IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK OF COURT NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER 60 DAYS, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS. DATED at BAKER County, Florida, this 19th day of April, 2012. AL FRASER, Clerk BAKER County, Florida By: Jamie Crews Deputy Clerk Michelle Garcia Gilbert, Esq./Florida Bar# 549452 Laura L. Walker, Esq./Florida Bar# 509434 Lisa N. Wysong, Esq./Florida Bar# 521671 Daniel F. Martinez, II, Esq./Florida Bar# 438405 Kalei McElroy Blair, Esq./Florida Bar#44613 GILBERT GARCIA GROUP, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff(s) 2005 Pan Am Circle, Suite 110 Tampa, FL 33607 (813)443-5087 4/26-5/3 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 02-2010-CA-000213 DIVISION: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff, vs. TIMOTHY W. HENDERSON A/K/A TIMOTHY WAYNE HENDERSON , et al, Defendant(s). _______________________________________/ NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated March 21, 2012 and entered in Case No. 02-2010-CA-000213 of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for BAKER County, Florida wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, NA is the Plaintiff and TIMOTHY W. HENDERSON A/K/A TIMOTHY WAYNE HENDERSON; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF TIMOTHY W. HENDERSON A/K/A TIMOTHY WAYNE HENDERSON N/K/A KYLIE HENDERSON; SHANNON L. HENDERSON A/K/A SHANNON LEE MASON; CANNON HEIGHTS - PHASE TWO OWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC.; are the Defendants, The Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE BAKER COUNTY COURTHOUSE at 11:00AM, on the 23 day of May, 2012, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment: LOT 38, CANNON HEIGHTS, PHASE TWO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGES 32 THROUGH 35, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA A/K/A 7500 SMOOTH BORE AVENUE WEST, GLEN SAINT MARY, FL 32040 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this Court on April 19, 2012. Al Fraser Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Tabitha Wilson Deputy Clerk Florida Default Law Group, P.L. P.O. Box 25018 Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 (813) 251-4766 Telephone (813) 251-1541 fax **See Americans with Disabilities Act If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: Ms. Jan Phillips Human Resources Manager Alachua County Family/Civil Courthouse 201 E. University Avenue, Room 410 Gainesville, FL 32601 Phone: 352-337-6237 Fax: 352-374-5238 4/26-5/3 HIGGINBOTHAM’S TOWING & RECOVERY 7611 WEST MT. VERNON GLEN ST. MARY, FL. 32040 Phone (904) 259-4375 • FAX (904) 259-6146 The following vehicle will be sold at public auction May 11, 2012 at 10:00 am, at Higginbotham’s Towing & Recovery, 7611 West Mt. Vernon, Glen St. Mary, FL. 32040. 2001 Dodge Neon Vin# 1B3ES46C91D240362 4/26 INVITATION TO BID The City of Macclenny will be accepting bids on concrete stamping for a project involving 2 blocks on Macclenny Avenue. Please contact Joy Chapman for further information. Bids will close at 5:00 on May 3,2012. Joy@ cityofmacclenny.com or 259-0969. 4/26-5/3 Press Ad Deadline: Monday 5:00 PM Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law, the property described herein will be sold to the highest bidder at the front door of the Baker County Courthouse, Macclenny, Florida on THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012 AT 11:00 AM. Dated this 2ND Day of April, 2012 AL FRASER CLERK OF COURT BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Julie B. Combs, Deputy Clerk 4/5-4/26 IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION Case No. 02-2010-CA-000152 Division MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, vs. CHARLES A. LEIDENFROST A/K/A CHARLES ALBERT LEIDENFROST A/K/A CHARLES LEIDENFROST, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CHARLES A. LEIDENFROST A/K/A CHARLES ALBERT LEIDENFROST A/K/A CHARLES LEIDENFROST; VYSTAR CREDIT UNION, AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, Defendants. _______________________________/ NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in this cause on March 21, 2012, in the Circuit Court of Baker County, Florida, I will sell the property situated in Baker County, Florida described as: A PORTION OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 20 EAST, BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 18 SECONDS EAST, ALONG NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 1, A DISTANCE OF 724.62 FEET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY PROLONGATION OF THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 229 (A 100 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY AS NOW ESTABLISHED); THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY PROLONGATION AND ON SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE BEING THE ARC OF A CURVE CONCAVE WESTERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 1004.93 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 04 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 43 SECONDS AN ARC DISTANCE OF 77.09 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY, SAID CURVE BEING SUBTENDED BY A CHORD BEARING AND DISTANCE OF SOUTH 12 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST, 77.07 FEET; THENCE CONTINUE ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 229, SOUTH 14 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST, 896.72 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, NORTH 88 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST, 663.09 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 88 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST, 447.71 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 22 SECONDS EAST, 1027.99 FEET; THENCE NORTH 77 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST, 1354.14 FEET TO A POINT ON THE AFOREMENTIONED EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 229; THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, NORTH 14 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, 60.05 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 229, SOUTH 77 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST, 875.90 FEET; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE 34 MINUTES 22 SECONDS WEST, 856.16 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT HOWEVER TO THE FOLLOWING 60 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND DEGRESS: A PORTION OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 20 EAST, BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 18 SECONDS EAST, ALONG NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 1, A DISTANCE OF 724.62 FEET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY PROLONGATION OF THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 229 (A 100 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY AS NOW ESTABLISHED); THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY PROLONGATION AND ON SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE BEING THE ARC OF A CURVE CONCAVE WESTERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 1004.93 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 04 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 43 SECONDS AN ARC DISTANCE OF 77.09 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY, SAID CURVE BEING SUBTENDED BY A CHORD BEARING AND DISTANCE OF SOUTH 12 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST, 77.07 FEET; THENCE CONTINUE ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 229, SOUTH 14 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST, 1570.41 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, SOUTH 77 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST, 875.90 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 34 MINUTES 22 SECONDS EAST, 61.79 FEET; THENCE NORTH 77 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST, 893.11 FEET TO A POINT ON THE AFOREMENTIONED EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 229; THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, NORTH 14 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, 60.05 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN DOUBLE-WIDE 1998 OAKWOOD ACCEPTANCE CORP, VIN 0W62010A & 0W62010B TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN DOUBLEWIDE 1998 OAKWOOD ACCEPTANCE CORP, VIN 0W62010A & 0W62010B Mobile VIN 0W62010A & 0W62010B and commonly known as: 13280 SUNCREST LANE, GLEN SAINT MARY, FL 32040; including the building, appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the front door of the Baker County Courthouse, on May 23, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Any persons claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. The Baker County Press Thursday, April 26, 2012 MWC prayer breakfast Tim McGraw’s mom a speaker We’d like to Welcome You to an All New & Improved Burkins Chevrolet SERVICE DEPARTMENT SHIRLEY PADGETT WOMAN’S CLUB The 2012 Woman’s Club of Macclenny Annual Prayer Breakfast was held at the clubhouse the morning of April 19. The guest speaker was Rev. Joshua Potts, pastor of the First Assembly of God Church of Macclenny. He gave a very uplifting message on the values of unity in the family, church, community and nation. His lovely wife Ashley together with her father Daryl Giddens, delivered a beautiful hymn for the enjoyment of all. A special guest speaker who was visiting in our community, Betty Trimble, better known as the mother of country singer Tim McGraw, gave a heartrending talk about various types of domestic abuse. Among other club guests were representatives of the school board, county commission and constitutional officers. The Prayer Breakfast is an annual event of the Woman’s Club of Macclenny open to the community. It recognizes the importance of our freedoms of religion and speech. Five days later the club celebrated GFWC Federation Day. The Woman’s Club of Macclenny was organized in 1919 and became a part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs the following year. The existing clubhouse was completed in 1930. Then in 1938 the adjoining lot to the south of the building was acquired. In Page 9 Photo courtesy of Shirley Padgett From left: Rev. Joshua Potts, Ashley Potts and Daryl Giddens 1958 the club sponsored a Junior Woman’s Club, which functioned until 2001. In 1968 the Lions Club, which had met in the building for a number of years was deeded one-half interest in the property. In 1994 our name was changed to GFWC Woman’s Club of Macclenny. The clubhouse was placed on the Baker County Historical Registry in 1995. In 2001 a pavilion was built in Heritage Park to recognize our past presidents and women of the year. In 2008 and 2010 our club was recognized as the Most Outstanding Club in the Florida Federation for our membership category. In 2010, we celebrated our 90th anniversary. Over the years the building has hosted weddings, showers, banquets, luncheons, fund raising events, flower shows, health screenings and a wide variety of other events. It’s also been used as a health clinic and living quarters for homeless families. As a service organization, our membership has worked throughout the years to improve our community and the quality of life of our residents. What an honor it is for us to continue the work and ideals of those dedicated women who came before us in our current area of Community Service: Arts, Conservation, Education, Home Life, International Outreach and Public Issues. Our service department staff: front row, left to right, Brian, Jeremy, Karen, Robert, and Derek. In the back row is owner Larry Burkins, Jason and Lee. Larry Burkins of Burkins Chevrolet welcomes his neighbors and friends to stop by and check out his new service department. There are several new features in the service department starting with the latest technology to diagnose your vehicle’s problems. We want to ensure our customers have access to a trained technician who can help prevent and fix most makes and models. Any customer who brings in a vehicle for service or repair will receive a FREE 27-point inspection. One of the other new additions to Burkins Chevrolet’s service department is new highly trained staff with over 120 years of combined experience in the industry. In conjunction with the changes in our service department we have changed to competitive pricing the prices in our parts department. Save money and gas by buying your factory parts locally. We will match any dealer’s price. The new service manager, Robert Matthews, has family in Macclenny and brings a wealth of mechanical training to the service department along with a great attitude when dealing with our customers. He can do a fabulous job in communicating situations with your automobile. “I want to personally extend an invitation to area residents to stop by and check out our friendly, highly trained technicians in the service department. With the combination of talent and friendly service staff I guarantee you an unforgettable service experience,” said Mr. Burkins. One of our new service technicians, Brian, is straight from Detroit where he worked for GM Corporate helping service departments and technicians around the nation troubleshoot problems. We have also added technicians who specialize in: • Transmissions • Diesel mechanics • Electrical systems Another technician new to our staff, Jason, holds General Motor’s top honor as a ‘World Class Certified GM Technician’. • RV Maintenance & Repair 50 amp service available • Drivability “Our service technicians are held to a very high standard with inspections and certifications through GM making our service department the most highly trained group of mechanics in the country and we are fortunate to have them right here in Baker County,” said owner Larry Burkins. Photo by of Joel Addington BCMS dancers to compete at Prime Osborne for national title Baker County Family YMCA Contact the Baker County Family YMCA for more information or to register for these upcoming programs! Swim Conditioning Begins April 24 @5:30pm 813-2474 Healthy Kids Day April 28 from 9-12 FREE Activities & Events WE ARE BAKER COUNTY’S ROOFING EXPERTS Summer Flag Football Register Now! Season begins June 15. Re-Roofs • New Roofs • Leak Repairs Torch Down Leaks • Roof Inspections Dated this 19th day of April, 2012. Clerk of the Circuit Court Al Fraser By: Tabitha Wilson Deputy Clerk Summer Day Camp Register Now! Kass Shuler, P.A. P.O. Box 800 Tampa, FL 33601-0800 (813) 229-0900 4/26-5/3 www.FirstCoastYMCA.org 259.0898 COMBS BUILDERS, INC. We specialize in problem roofs Satisfaction Guaranteed Licensed & Insured Breakfast & lunch will be provided by the school district for 9 weeks. 98 W. Lowder St., Macclenny Membership not required to participate in programs or events. 259-2563 FREE s Estimate Commercial & Residential Owner: Tim Combs Florida State Certified Roofing Contractor Lic# CCC1325730 • The best quality batteries at competitive prices Larry says, “Just C’mon!” World class service before, during and after the sale Wednesday is Ladies Day 19 % 10 Off plus 27-point vehicle inspection. ★ Inflatable bouncers, slides & combos ★ ★ Cotton candy, snow cone & popcorn machines ★ ★ Tents, tables, chairs & more! ★ the manufacturer pricing. We can meet or beat any quote. 259-6117 A/C DIAGNOSTIC We specialize in all your party needs! • Tire Distributor- Direct from 273 E. Macclenny Ave. Macclenny Owners: Jay & Kristen Dyal spoiledrottenpartyrentals.com • Import repair & maintenance i.e. timing belts Burkins Chevrolet is also Corvette Certified in addition to all their other great offerings in the service department. The Baker County Middle School’s Dancin’ Paws competition team, shown above with coach Mazy Paige-Ruise, will compete this Saturday at the Diamond Cheer & Dance nationals competition in the hip-hop dance division. The event starts at 9 am at the Prime Osborn Center in Jacksonville. Entry is $15. Pictured above (back row from left) are Shelby Plemmons, Kaylan Gaines, Davis Knabb, Ms. Paige-Ruise, Morgan Lee, Makayla Tennison, DeAngelo Thomas, Damiyyha Kirksey, (front row from left) Mason Filosi, Rachel Nickles. Upcoming events at the • Certified air conditioning mechanic Valid on most vehicles. Does not include freon. Expires 4/30/12. $ 95 * EVERY TUESDAY in APRIL FREE CAR WASH FREE CAR WASH Valid on most vehicles. Expires 4/30/12. Valid on most vehicles. Expires 4/30/12. with any service plus 27-point vehicle inspection. with any service plus 27-point vehicle inspection. MILITARY DISCOUNT on repairs only for active & retired military members. Valid on most vehicles. Expires 4/30/12. SAVINGS HAVE NEVER BEEN HIGHER BUT TIME IS SHORT! Get 0% APR up to 72 months PLUS rebates & discounts up to $10,000 Only through the final days of the month! Get a new vehicle for the payment of a used! PAYMENTS as low as $199/mo. The Baker County Press OBITUARIES CHURCH AND OBITUARY NOTICE INFORMATION Obituaries must be submitted in a timely fashion and have a local connection. Pictures are printed with obituaries free of charge. The newspaper reserves the right to publish photos based on quality. It is requested that all news items be typed or emailed to insure accuracy in print. Pauline Barton, 84, of Macclenny Pauline Register Barton, 84, died April 19, 2012. She was a member of the Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church and worked at Anchor Glass Company in Jacksonville for many years. She loved gardening, flowers and cooking. Pauline Pauline Barton was predeceased by her husband Lawrence Barton, parents Bart and Daisy Register, sisters Sadie Mae (James) Barton, Alma Lee (E.W.) Barton and brother Hamp Register. Survivors include children Dwight Barton and Sylvia Sapp, both of Macclenny: brother Tommy (Imogene) Register of Jacksonville; sisters-in-law Shirley Barton Sharman of Macclenny and Lettie Register of Sanderson; grandchildren Shannon (Brandy) Mobley of Sanderson and Nanette Barton of Macclenny; great-grandchildren Mallory, Zane and Whitley Mobley of Sanderson, Teanna, Tinsleigh, Taragan and Tana Brooke Barton of Macclenny; numerous nephews and nieces. Pauline will always hold a special place in the hearts of many loyal friends and family members; Phyllis and Jennifer Lewis, Paula T. Barton, Tonya Barton Clifton, June Barton, Jim Neff, and Hazel Solomon. The funeral service was held at 2 pm on April 23 at her church with Elder David Crawford officiating. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Marsha Lynch, 62, of Lake City Marsha Johnson Lynch, 89, of Lake City died April 19, 2012 at the Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City following a lengthy illness. She was born on January 25, 1923 in Macclenny to the late Joseph M. and Pearl Rowe Johnson. She was raised in Baker County, lived most of her life in Florida and previously lived in Virginia before moving to Lake City 38 years ago. Ms Lynch was a member of the First Advent Christian Church of Lake City. Survivors include sister Mary Johnson (Bob) Wasdin of Middleburg, sisters-in-laws Freddie Johnson of Lake City and Betty Johnson of Jacksonville; many nieces and nephews who she loved very much, and her beloved cats Prissy and Corky. A graveside service was held Saturday, April 21 at 10 am at Woodlawn Cemetery in Macclenny with Revs. Fred Gaylord and Thomas Amerson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made the Haven Hospice at 6037 W. US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32055. Guerry Funeral Home of Lake City was in charge of arrangements. We print obituaries with a picture free of charge. Ellis Franks, US Navy veteran Ellis Marvin Franks, 84, of Macclenny died April 22, 2012. He was born in Monroe, Wisconsin to the late Maynard Franks and Ida Greeno on July 22, 1927. He was a resident of Baker County since 1996 after moving from Reform, Ellis Franks AL. Ellis honorably served for 21 years in the US Navy during WWII, the Korean and Vietnam wars as an aircraft mechanic. After retiring as a chief in 1965 from the military, he worked at Cape Canaveral Space Center for 20 years. He was predeceased by his wife Bonnie Mae Franks, sister Mavis Kroll and brothers Mike and Royce Franks. Survivors include children E. M. (Buddy) Franks II of Macclenny and M. George (Susan) Franks of Cuyler; special companion Ester Clemonts Starling of Macclenny; step-children John Eddy Black, Ira Freddy Black, Bonnie Jean Martin, L.C. Clemonts IV and Sue Newmans; sister Doris Lind of Judsonia, AR; 26 grandchildren; 37 great -grandchildren. The funeral service will be Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 2 pm at the Ferreira Funeral Services chapel with Pastor Albert Starling officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 26 from noon to the time of the service. DINKINS NEW CONGREGATIONAL METHODIST CHURCH CR 127 N. of Sanderson Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Morning Service 11:00 am Sunday Night Service 6:00 pm Wed. Night Service 7:30 pm Pastor Allen Crews Assistant Pastor Timothy Alford Macclenny church of christ 573 s. 5th st. 259-6059 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 am Fellowship 10:30 am - 11:00 am Worship Services 11:00 am Wed. Bible Study 7:30 pm Minister Sam F. Kitching Saint Peter’s in the Glen ANGLICAN CHURCH 9:00 am 10:00 am 7:00 pm Page 10 APRIL 26, 2012 CONTACT US By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our office located at 104 S. Fifth Street, Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. We are available online at www.bakercountypress.com Ray Odom, 84, James Mathews local entrepreneur Sr. dies April 18 Rayford “Ray” Franklin Odom, 84, of Macclenny died on April 20, 2012. He was born July 10, 1927 in Waverly, GA, the youngest of six children of John D. and Nona Currie Odom. He was a WWII veteran, serving at HQ CO 5th Army EuroRay Odom pean Theater of Operations as a cryptographer. He moved to Macclenny in 1950, where he met and married his wife of 60 years, Joyce Jones Odom, in November 1952. He opened Odom’s Department Store in 1950 and operated it for 36 years. Mr. Odom as managing partner, along with two others, purchased Pineview Golf and Country Club and Pineview Chevrolet Inc. in 1980. He owned and operated the dealership until 2009. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and Florida Gator fan, and a Gator Booster and Bull Gator for over a decade. Mr. Odom was a licensed real estate broker and appraiser, the executive director of Macclenny Housing Authority and contracting officer who built 84 units. He was also the chairman of the Macclenny Zoning Board for 18 years, a member of Dawkins Lodge #60 Free Mason of Macclenny, 32nd degree Scottish Rite member and the Moroccan Temple Shriners. He was also a member of American Legion, Macclenny Lions Club, NRA and Florida Farm Bureau. Mr. Odom was preceded in death by brothers John D. Odom and William “Bill” (Mary Alice) Odom and sisters Katheryn (Bob) Odom Vaughn, Theresa Odom, and Gladys (Dave) Odom Davidson. Survivors include children Benjamin Sumner Odom, Allison Odom-Williford and Alicia Odom-Hinte; grandchildren Lindsey (Joseph) Odom Vennard, Benjamin F. (Kayla) Odom, Sydney Williford, Caleb Williford, and Chase Hinte: great-grandson Joseph Corbin Vennard. The funeral service was conducted at 11 am on Tuesday April 24 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie E. Williams Sr. officiating. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery, Macclenny. Guerry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Adult Sunday School Sunday Worship/ Holy Communion Wednesday Study/ Holy Communion Glen St. Mary, Florida 1/2 mile South of I-10 on CR 125, right on Nursery Road the historic Budder Mathis House bakercountypress.com Members of Sanderson Christian Revival Center Welcome New Pastor Rev. Randal Griffis and wife Fancy from Raiford James Daniel Mathews Sr., 62, died April 18, 2012. He was born June 19, 1949, served in the Air Force and was a Vietnam veteran. He was a member of the VFW and Amercian Legion in Middleburg and Loyal Order of the Moose in Macclenny. Survivors include children Kathy (Donny) Swafford, James Jr. (Missy), Amanda and Allen; sisters Peggy (Tim) Driggers, Dianne Walker, Kathy (Mike) Everetts and Martha Mathews; brothers Charles (Wannell), Buddy and Andy (Gisella); eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; aunts Ethel Pat terson and Margie Joyner; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The funeral service was held Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 11 am in the chapel of Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home. Burial followed at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens. We have more! More for sales, automobiles, help wanteds, rentals, FSBO and yard sales www.bakercountypress.com Christian Fellowship Temple Connecting > Growing > Serving David Thomas-Senior Pastor Tim Thomas- Associate Pastor Gary Crummey-Youth Pastor Looking for a place to plug in? Join us this week! There’s something for every age! Sundays Sunday School- 10:00 am Sunday Worship- 11:00 am Evening Worship- 6:00 pm We’re located at 251 W. Ohio Ave. Macclenny, FL Office: 904-259-3548 Press Ad Deadline: Monday 5:00 PM Welcome First Baptist Church of Sanderson CR 229 S., Sanderson FL Sunday School . . . . . . . 10:00 am Sun. Morning Worship . 11:00 am Sun. Evening Worship . . 6:00 pm Wed. Eve. Bible Study . . 7:00 pm Pastor Bob Christmas http://www.fbcofsanderson.org Check us out on the web! www.christianfellowshiptemple.com The Lord’s Church Intersection of CR 125 & 250 in Taylor •• 259-8353 Sunday school ~ 10:00 am Sunday service ~ 11:00 am Wednesday night Bible Study ~ 6:30 pm Family style dinner ~ 1st Sunday of the month following service ‘A church alive is worth the drive!’ www.calvarybaptistmacclenny.com •• 259-4529 The First United Methodist Church of Baldwin will observe its annual homecomng on April 29, beginning with the morning service at 11:00. Lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the service. The community is invited to come and join us. The family of Hoyt Noles would like to say thank you to its friends, relatives and the Baldwin Assembly of God Church for their prayers, blessings, visits, abundance of great food and the beautiful floral arrangements. Thanks for the support from the Macclenny Moose Lodge, Gateway Pest Control, Baker County sheriff’s department, V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Home, Brother Jason Brown and the Acosta-Rua Center for Caring. The Hoyt Noles Family Thank you – $6.00 (for 50 words) The Road to Calvary Heartfelt thanks On April 2, 2012, James Lee “Jamie” Smith was admitted to St. Vincent’s Medical Center’s intensive care unit. Jamie had pneumonia and ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) with a fever of 104. Consequently he was put in a medically induced coma and on a life-support system that included a ventilator. He remained in this state for 10 days. However, all this caused a strain on his heart and just before midnight on April 12, his heart stopped beating and he passed away. His wife and family were greatly saddened by Jamie’s unexpected death. But as is typical of Baker County, many of you rushed to our side. The Macclenny Church of Christ and many others sent food. Flowers, cards, phone calls and visits came in abundance. Guerry Funeral Home gave us a beautiful service that included several eulogies. We acknowledge all who were able to attend. A host of friends and family realized our grief and saw to our needs without hesitation. How do you repay this type of kindness? Just saying thank you does not seem enough. Nevertheless, we extend a huge thank you to all of you and just know in your hearts how truly appreciative we are. In loving memory of Sherry Lynn Stephens 4/27/1983 - 11/6/1991 Happy Birthday, always in my heart. Love, Daddy Corner of Madison & Stoddard Glen St. Mary Rev. Tommy & Doris Anderson Youth Director Margie Howard Phone: 904-259-2213 Sunday School: . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 am Sunday Morning Service . . . .11:00 am Sunday Evening Service . . . . . 6:00 pm Wednesday Night . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 pm www.bakercountypress.com Sunday Service Times: 8:15 am and 10:45 am “Where do we go from here?” Join us at our Sunday evening service at 6 pm Join us this Sunday April 29 35 as we celebrate years of Ministry with Pastor Garry & Kim Wiggins In the most precious memory of Annie Lou Mills Sunrise 1912 - Sunset 1984 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow if the almighty. Psalm 91:1 God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without rain. But God did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way. And for all who believe in His kingdom above, He answers their faith with everlasting love. Seek ye the Lord while he may be found call upon him while he is near. Isaiah 55:6 Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church CR 127 N., Sanderson, FL Sunday School 10:00 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wed. Evening Prayer Serv. 7:30 pm Pastor: Oral E. Lyons New Hope Church, Inc. Sunday Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Children’s Church 11:00 a.m. Evening Services 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. 23-A to Lauramore Rd. & Fairgrounds Rd. Pastor J. C. Lauramore welcomes all BBQ Pork Dinners includes BBQ pork, baked beans, potato salad, & dessert 5 each $ Fundraiser for and held at First Baptist of Cuyler 11226 Osceola Rd. off CR 127 N. April 28, 9a–1p Call to order: Billy 904-408-2967 Chris 904-653-1213 Perry Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. Commercial/Residential Roofing Contractor Lifetime Architectural •• FreeEstimates&FreeDelivery Shingles or •• New&Re-Roofs 29 ga. Metal Roof 16 colors • 2000 SF •• 24Hr.LeakRepairService $ 00 •• LifetimeShingles Expires 4/30/11 •• MetalRoofing Jo Anne Smith, mother; Anita Smith, wife; James Mac Smith, son; Michael J. Minerva, step-father; L.H. Scott McPherson, father-in-law Pastor Bobby & Faye Griffin Road to Calvary Church, located at the corner of Madison and Stoddard Ave in Glen, will have its Friday night sing April 27 from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. 3950 24, 26 & 29 gauge • 16 Colors Titanium Roof & Hardware Co. CALL 904-662-5473 “YOUR HOMETOWN METAL EXPERT” Buy Direct - No Contractor License Needed $2.00 L.F. Classic Rib 29 ga. Metal Roofing - 16 colors -cut to fit $2.50 L.F. Classic Rib 26 ga. Metal Roofing - 16 colors -cut to fit FREE $1.80 L.F. Plain Galvalume D e $79.50 S.F. Lifetime Owens Corning Architectural Shingles livery Vinyl Siding 200 SF per box- 20 colors $129.95 Contact us for a free estimate on your next roofing/building project All your roofing supplies delivered right to your roof! •• Flat&LowSlopeRoofs •• Skylights •• Gutter&Downspouts •• SpecialMetalFabrications •• Roof&GutterMaintenance &Inspection •• VinylSiding&Soffit •• InsuranceClaims 662-5473 cell. Locally Owned & Operated Licensed & Insured Lifetime Architectural Shingles or 29 ga. Metal Roof 16 colors • 2500 SF 495000 $ Expires 4/30/11 10% Off Any repairs or gutter work over $500 Expires 4/30/11 CC#1326882 "Your Hometown Metal Expert" Love, Children, Grands and Great-grands Mt. Zion N.C. Methodist Church 121 North † 259-4461 Macclenny, FL Pastor Tim Cheshire Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Service 7:00 pm Pastor Donnie E. Williams, Sr. a few blocks north of Hwy. 90 in Macclenny Homecoming service Send us letters and make sure they are SIGNED with a phone number. FREE! Friday night sing Calvary Baptist Church 523 North Boulevard W. native of Baldwin Helen E. Wilson, 76, of Jamesville, VA died March 20, 2012 in Virginia Beach. A native of Baldwin, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ethel Young. She retired from Bailey, Banks and Biddle as a salesperson. Survivors include husband Max R. Wilson; daughters Deborah Elaine Davis and Pamela Dan (Walt) Caudle of VA, Susan Camille (Jerry) Hawley of Texas; son Charles (Sandy) Jones Jr. of VA; sister Mary Echternkamp of Macclenny; grandchildren Robert Davis, Kelly Cheney, Ashley Caudle, Davis Caudle and Samantha Cline; great-grandchildren Savanah, Abigail, Davis, Eryn, Autumn, Madison and Liam. A memorial service was held March 26 in Virginia, and a local memorial will be held at a later date. Page 11 We publish obituaries & pictures Helen Wilson, 76, Heartfelt thanks Wednesdays Wednesday Worship- 7:00 pm Come and hear a great man of God! Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. located at CR 229 & Sapp Rd. South of Sanderson Sunday School Preaching Service Sunday Night Service Wednesday Service The Baker County Press Thursday, April 26, 2012 L-R: Andy Babcock, PT Assistant, Tom Covington and Will Padlin Physical Therapist As a former coach, Tom Covington is more than familiar with rehab facilities. During his recent stay with us this is what he had to say: 10:00 am 11:00 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Visit our Southwest Campus5040 C.R. 218 | Middleburg Jesus answered, "Verily, verily I say unto thee, except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." John 3:5 I am extremely happy with the treatment I received from the wonderful and talented staff at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab Center. I am able to do more now than when I began treatment. - Mr. Tom Covington Close to home Loving & caring staff National Award winning Quality rehab center with experienced therapists Four star rated www.MacclennyRehab.com 755 South 5th Street • Macclenny, FL • 259-4873 The Baker County Press Page 12 Thursday, April 26, 2012 The Baker County Press Thursday, April 26, 2012 Blaze now 80 percent contained Out of County Subscribers The Baker County Press Fed up with your copy of The Press arriving late, or not at all? We have a cost-effective solution to your problem. JOEL ADDINGTON NEWS EDITOR Subscribe to our E - edition @ www.bakercountypress.com BY MAIL Call 904-259-2400 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING The Baker County Press BY E-MAIL [email protected] Classified ads and notices must be paid in advance, and be in our office no later than 4:00 pm the Monday preceding publication, unless otherwise arranged in advance. Ads can be mailed provided they are accompanied by payment and instructions. They should be mailed to: Classified Ads, The Baker County Press, P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. We cannot assume responsibility for accuracy of ads or notices given over the telephone. Liabil ity for errors in all advertising will be limited to the first publication only. If after that time, the ad continues to run without notification of error by the person or agency for whom it was published, then that party assumes full payment responsibility. The Baker County Press reserves the right to refuse advertising or any other material which in the opinion of the publisher does not meet standards of publication. FOR SALE Landscaping mulch, buy direct, a little or a lot. 259-2900. 3/22tfc 2004 Key Largo center console 16’ fiberglass boat with easy load trailer, 50 HP Yamaha motor and 54 thrust trolling motor, asking $5000. 259-9690. 4/26-5/3p Artists. Oils, acrylics, water colors, Canvases, drawing pads and much more. On sale now. The Office Mart, 110 S. Fifth Street, 259-3737. tfc Fruit trees: Florida King peach, pear, apple and more. Blueberry plants, thornless blackberries, muscadines. Lowest prices! 904-845-2686 Hilliard. Delivery available. 1/2-7/5p We install 6” seamless gutters. Pressure washing. 259-7335. 8/11tfc Lawn equipment, trimmer, edger, sweeper, spreader, woodwork, shaper, joiner, lathe, clamps, misc. 259-4264. 4/26p New fragrances for home or office: mulberry, magnolia, apple spice and more at the Franklin Mercantile, RR crossing in Glen. 259-6040. 4/26tfc 1999 Kawasaki 400, automatic, 4 wheeler, new battery, good tires, runs good, $1250 OBO. Call 904-653-1378 leave number.4/12-26p Camille Beckman hand cream, Root candles, unique gift items. Southern Charm 110 S. 5th Street. 259-4140. 4/28tfc Architectural brick for sale, 259-8013. 4/26p Office Supplies, printer and fax cartridges, rubber stamps and much more. We specialize in hard to find items. The Office Mart, 110 S. 5th Street. 259-3737.4/28tfc Upright headstones, handmade. 2598013.4/26p Large sofa, light tan, imitation leather, 3’10” door opening required, 3’6” wide, 3’2” high, 7’6” long, $50. 259-6518.4/26p AUTOMOBILES 2004 GMC Sierra, 5 spd, cold air, nice, $3700. Call 904-571-0913. 4/19p 1994 Cadillac Eldorado, touring coupe, pearl white, tan leather, moon roof, good paint and tires, $2500 OBO. 904-2353054.4/19-26p 1997 Toyota pick-up, low mileage on motor and automatic transmission, good tires and mags, $2700. Call 904-571-0913. 4/26p 2002 Ford Ranger XLT, FX-4 Off-road, 4WD, 4.0 liter, V6, auto, alloy wheels, rear fold down seats, 62 K miles, well maintained, new tires, bed liner, tool box, excellent condition, one owner, no wrecks. 259-2003.4/26p MISCELLANEOUS Alcoholics anonymous meetings Monday and Friday at 8 pm. Call Wanda 904994-7750. 209 Macclenny Ave. 3/1-12/27p Donating 27’, 1999 camper with slide out to a non-profit organization, beautiful but needs some work, 259-9081. 4/26p Share 4 BR, 3 BA, 2 story established home in downtown Macclenny for low cost. Responsible adults are requested to call 904-536-9594. 4/26p Wanted to buy “White Wisteria” only. Please contact me at 275-2396, if no answer, please leave message, leave contact information.4/26p Looking for used camper, 22-24’. 2599081.4/26p LOST & FOUND Lost beach cruiser, black with orange rims and accents. Missing off Suzie Ct off Ivy St 4/23. Anyone with information call Sheriff’s office #12-14395 or 904-6606667.4/26p Found unspade female beagle on CR 229 Friday, April 20. Really sweet. Call 2753047.4/26 Found: Male Blue Heller - 2 to 3yrs of age. Found off Ash Road near Lowder & Ray Phillips Road. Contact me at 6531509.4/26 ANIMALS Dogs: all types from puppies to adults. Animal Control, $65 adoption fees will apply. 259-6786. 11/20tfc 3 adult cats, 2 female, 1 male, all altered, all shots and tags. Come with food and toys, not declawed, very loving, other animal friendly and can return. 259-5166. 4/26p HELP WANTED Notice to readers: The newspaper often publishes classified advertising on subjects like work-at-home, weight loss products, health products. While the newspaper uses reasonable discretion in deciding on publication of such ads, it takes no responsibility as to the truthfulness of claims. Respondents should use caution and common sense before sending any money or making other commitments based on statements and/or promises; demand specifics in writing. You can also call the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC-HELP to find out how to spot fraudulent solicitations. Remember: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. - The Baker County Press Customer Service Specialist: Are people your passion? Do you enjoy serving others and putting a smile on their face while you do it? Our company is looking for someone to give our customers the ultimate level of service, as a customer service specialist. Apply within at Burger King or online at www.bk.com 4/26-5/10c Transport driver, ability to operate equipment a plus, 904-545-0611. 4/26p Team Member: Do you enjoy a fast pace environment with little downtime while serving others? We are looking for hardworking people committed to teamwork and achieving success. Job responsibilities include but not limited to: food prep, operating cash register, customer service, keeping a clean and safe work environment. Apply within or online at www. bk.com 4/26-5/10c Scaler/Shipping Coordinator needed for 2nd Shift. Must have working experience of scales and computers. We are an EEOC, drug free workplace. We offer 401K, health insurance, paid holidays and vacation. Apply at Gilman Building Products, CR 218 Maxville, FL or fax resume to 904-2897736.4/12-26c Class “A” Industrial Mechanic for 2nd/3rd shift maintenance crew. Must have 5 years experience. We are an EEOC, drug free workplace. Health/Dental/Life insurance, paid holidays/vacations. Apply at Gilman Building Products, 6640 CR 218, Maxville, FL 32234 or fax resume to 904289-7736.4/19-26c Accepting applications for electrician. Must have valid driver’s license and 5 years experience. Will do background check. Apply in person at Dependable Heating/AC and Electrical located at 203 East Macclenny Ave, Macclenny, FL.1/5tfc Management Position Openings: We are looking for responsible, energetic and ambitious people to fill management positions at a newly remodeled Burger King in Macclenny, FL. Do you have strong leadership and coaching skills? Must have a flexible working schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays. Benefits at this level include insurance, paid vacation, and quarterly bonus. Full shift responsibility is required, in house training and education will be provided. Competitive compensation is offered. Send your resume to [email protected] 4/26-5/10c 2nd Shift Storeroom Clerk. Must have computer knowledge. We are an EEOC, drug free workplace. We offer Dental and Health insurance, paid holidays and vacation. Apply at Gilman Building Products, CR 218, Maxville, FL or fax resume to 904289-7736.4/19-26c P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063 BY WEBSITE www.bakercountypress.com Semi-truck mechanic or trainee, pay based upon experience. Apply in person at 130 N. Lane Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32254. 4/26-5/3p REAL ESTATE Notice to Readers All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll free at 1-800669-9777. The toll free telephone number for the impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Two city lots (cleared), in Glen. Two blocks north on Sherman Ave off US 90 across from Westside Daycare and two blocks across from the high school. 259-2685. 4/26-5/17p 1-10 acres, high and dry, fish pond, creek or river front, homes/mobile homes, setup. Owner financing. 912-843-8118 or 904-699-8637. www.landyes.net. 6/30tfc 3.46 acres, north Sanderson, set up for mobile home $42,000. Owner financing. Call 904-813-1580. 2/10tfc FSBO- 3 BR, 2 BA, 14 X 80 singlewide on 2.66 fully landscaped acres with 25 x 30 detached block garage and 2 car carport off John Rowe Rd. in Macclenny, $74,900. 259-5149 or 904-894-6842. 4/19-26p 2 BR, 1 BA mobile home on ½ acre, Deerwood Circle, $42,500. Owner financing. Call 904-813-1580. 4/12tfc St. Mary’s River Bluff Rd: 3± acre lots, $9500 per acre, 7 miles north of Macclenny just across Georgia line. Owner financing with 10% down, total of 7 lots available. 904-501-9217 or email stmarysland@ gmail.com.4/26-6/14p New Home - 3 BR, 2 BA, in city limits, 1,958 SF total, 1447 SF living, nice two car garage with stucco/stone exterior, tile bath and shower with custom wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances. Reduced to $140,000. 904-591-2640. 3/22tfc 4 BR, 2 ½ BA brick house, 2600 SF, Florida room, detached garage, inground pool on 1 acre, lots of upgrades, many extras. Selling below appraisal $194,000, 653-1143. 4/19-26p Investment property, 6 lots in town of Glen, excellent location and already cleared. Perfect for duplexes, etc, $111,000. 259-6849. 4/19-26p 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide on 7 acres on Lex Jones Rd, Glen St. Mary, $200,000. Call 904-318-7520.4/5-26p FOR RENT 708 Short Putt Dr., 3 BR, 2 BA, $850/ month, $1000 deposit. Real Estate with Garlon Webb 904-408-9146. 4/26p 2 BR, 2 BA mobile home, $600/month. 904-334-4100.4/26p 2 or 3 BR mobile home $385-$550; half acre, garbage, water, sewer, lawn provided, family neighborhood. 912-843-8118 or 904-699-8637. www.rentyes.net. 6/30tfc 2 BR, 1 BA house in Sanderson, $600/ month, $600 deposit. Service animals only, 275-3136. 4/26p 2 BR, 2 BA on 1 acre, CH/A, $550/month, first, last and $300 deposit. 259-7335. 3/22tfc Outside Macclenny off Hwy 185, 2 BR, 1 BA singlewide, good condition, CH/A, covered porch, double carport with storage on 1 acre fenced. $550/month 904-8792143.4/26p Mobile Homes, 2 and 3 BR, A/C, service animals only. $500-575 plus deposit. 904860-4604.9/1tfc 3 BR, 2 BA house in Rolling Meadows subdivision, fully upgraded house, open floor plan, fenced backyard, must see, $1175/month, $1175 deposit. Call 904502-9547.4/26p 2 BR, 1 BA furnished mobile home, great location, private lot in city $495/month, newly remodeled. Janet Teague 904-9107273.4/26p The County Line Fire didn’t grow much during the last week, remaining at some 35,0000 acres in the Osceola National Forest and Pinhook Swamp according to the most recent report from the blaze’s management team released on April 24. The wildfire is about 80 percent contained, and while weekend thunderstorms helped, sunshine and high wind speeds early this week complicate conditions for firefighters. “We are continuing our efforts to mop up the ‘hot spots’ near 2 BR, 1½ BA mobile home, CH/A, $600/ month, $500 deposit 923-2191. 3/29-4/26p 2 BR, 1 BA, garbage, water, sewer, lawn care included $400/month, $400 deposit. 912-843-8165 or 904-219-2690.4/19tfc Furnished studio apartment, utilities included, $550/month, great location, 249 N. 7th Street. 904-703-2314 or 904-9107273.4/26p 1 acre lot for rent or sale, ready for your mobile home with well and septic. Call 904-672-8272.4/26p COMMERCIAL FR 900 SF office space with bathroom; 7500 SF warehouse space with dock with the potential of an additional 7500 SF warehouse space. Also, separate refurbished block building with bathroom good for office. Available access to four acres of land for parking. 259-5327 or 904-545-1944. 4/26-5/17p Professional office space for lease. Prime location on Hwy 121 Call 259-9022 for details. 11/3tfc VACATION RENTALS Smokey Mountain cabin, sleeps 6, near trout stream, near Cherokee, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Dollywood. $350/week. 386-752-0013.2/23-4/26p COMMERCIAL RE For sale or lease, 1900 SF commercial building, lots of parking space, 1 block from City Hall, hospital and courthouse. Call 259-6546 or 219-2842. 1/5tfc MOBILE HOME Monster Mansion, huge 5 BR, 3 BA, 2012, very upgraded, $69,900. Includes set-up and delivery. 259-4663.4/12-5/3c New 2012, no extras needed, 1248 sf home, 3 BR, 2 BA, includes all these extras: delivery and set-up, new A/C installed, vinyl skirting, well and septic tank, power pole, permits (no impact fee) and 2 mini decks, only $55,745. Call 386-4180424. 13th Street Homes, Alachua, FL. 4/5-26c ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, NURSING 224 Days - Tenure Track Conduct the learning experience in the classroom, laboratory and/or clinical area. Prepare for instruction – syllabi, lesson plans, tests; use assessment strategies to assist the continuous development of the learner; use effective communication techniques with students and others. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject matter, use appropriate technology in the teaching and learning process. Hours will vary and require evenings. Minimum Qualifications: Masters of Science in Nursing degree and be licensed in FL or eligible for licensure in FL. Three years experience as staff nurse (acute care preferred). Ability to present information in a coherent manner and the ability to fairly evaluate student retention of that information. Computer literate. Post-secondary teaching experience desired. • EXCELLENT SALARY • PAID BENEFITS • DESIRABLE SCHEDULE APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/8/12 Persons interested should provide College application, vita, and photocopies of transcripts. All foreign transcripts must be submitted with official translation and evaluation. Position details and applications available on web at: www.fgc.edu Human Resources Florida Gateway College 149 S.E. College Place Lake City Fl 32025-2007 Phone (386) 754-4314 Fax (386) 754-4814 E-Mail: [email protected] FGC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. VP/ADA/EA/EO College in Education and Employment Placement, correction or cancellation of classified ads may be done by phone, e-mail or in person anytime before Monday at 5 p.m. for publication on the following Thursday. Thursday and Friday 8:00 am - ?, 125 N to Tall Pine Rd, Midway Loop and follow signs. Lots of everything. Friday and Saturday 8:00 am - ?, 420 S. 7th Street, Macclenny. Friday and Saturday 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, 121 South, 1st driveway on left past Raiford Road Church. All items are priced low. Friday and Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, 555 N. Lowder St, Macclenny between Ivy and Linda St. Huge garage sale. Anderson Quality ROOFING Metal & Shingle Reroofs & Roof Repairs New Homes • Remodels • Additions • Screen Rooms Door & Window Replacement Your hometown contractor! FREE ESTIMATES LIC.#RC0067003 2593300 Garlon Webb with Saturday only 7:00 am - ?, Hwy 90 East past Walmart DC to Allen Acres Rd, left on D.E. Long Rd. Men’s and women’s clothes, purses, shoes, knick-knacks. Everything must go. Saturday only 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, 10424 St. Marys Circle East. 3 family sale, housewares, kid’s stuff. Rain cancels. 904-408-9146 A Full Service Real Estate Company Dr. Garlon Webb Serving buyers, sellers and providing property management. Saturday only 8:00 am - 1:00 pm,125 Rhoden Dr., Macclenny off Barber Rd. by McDonalds. A high pressure area will settle over the region midweek with lighter winds and warming temperatures. Little smoke is expected. No homes have been threatened in the weeks since the County Line Fire began, though the Baker County Fire Department has been on alert to respond to any threats to residential areas in the north county. $ $ WE BUY TIMBER $ $ LOGS AND PULPWOOD • 1 ACRE OR LARGER FGC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. VP/ADA/EA/EO College in Education and Employment FGC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. VP/ADA/EA/EO College in Education and Employment “FOR A QUALITY CUT” CALL 282-5552 • KENT WILLIAMS ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, NURSING PARAMEDIC TO RN PROGRAM 224 Days (Grant Funded Four Year Position to Permanent) Develop new Paramedic to RN program to begin Spring 2013. Assume teaching responsibilities for the program January 2013. Conduct the learning experience in the classroom, laboratory and/or clinical area. Prepare for instruction; use assessment strategies; use effective communication techniques with students and others. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject matter, use appropriate technology in the teaching and learning process. Hours will vary and may require evenings. Requires Masters of Science in Nursing degree and be licensed in FL or eligible for licensure in FL. Three years of experience as staff nurse (acute care preferred). Ability to present information in a coherent manner. Ability to fairly evaluate students with a focus on retention and success. Attention to detail. Strong organizational skills. Computer literate. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level. EMT/Paramedic licensure a plus. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, NURSING SIMULATION LAB 224 Days (Grant Funded Four Year Position to Permanent) Conduct the learning experience in the simulation laboratory. Prepare for instruction; use assessment strategies; use effective communication techniques with students and others. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject matter, use appropriate technology in the simulation laboratory and learning process. Hours will vary and may require evenings. Requires Masters of Science in Nursing degree and be licensed in FL or eligible for licensure in FL. Three years of experience as staff nurse (acute care preferred). Ability to present information in a coherent manner. Ability to fairly evaluate students with a focus on retention and success. • EXCELLENT SALARY • PAID BENEFITS • DESIRABLE SCHEDULE APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/8/12 Persons interested should provide College application, visa, and photocopies of transcripts. All foreign transcripts must be submitted with official translation and evaluation. Position details and applications available on web at: www.fgc.edu Human Resources Florida Gateway College 149 S.E. College Place Lake City Fl 32025-2007 Phone (386) 754-4314 | Fax (386) 754-4814 | E-Mail: [email protected] FGC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. VP/ADA/EA/EO College in Education and Employment 1 and 2 Bedrooms Baldwin Grove APARTMENTS 904-266-4070 T.T.D. 1-800-955-8771 Handicap Equipped Rental assistance available to Qualified applicants this institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 500 Dollars & DeeD is all you need to move into your new Manufactured & Modular Home NEED SOMEONE TO SIT WITH YOUR LOVED ONE Call pat 800-414-2130 WE HAVE THE HOME FOR YOU 533 S. 6th St. • Macclenny • 259-7709 Wayne Combs, Lic. Real Estate Broker Cell. 338-4528 Commercial building with over 3600 SF of space located on west us 90 presently rented. Tenant will consider staying at location or relocating. Lots of parking and traffic. This is a must see for an investment or start up business with room to grow. $279,000 Corner lot zoned commercial neighborhood on Hwy. 121 North. (Adjoining property available if needed) $79,900 Excellent business location. Four lots total 1.20 acres with approx. 320 ft. Hwy. 121 frontage. $239,900 Great location for retail business 1404 SF building currently used as a car lot. No sign on property. Zoned commercial general. $250,000 Excellent corner for business. .92 acre located on US Hwy. 90 zoned commercial general. $219,900 working the County Line Fire early this week, down from nearly 250 during the weekend. They had 17 fire engines, seven bulldozers and three helicopters at their disposal. The County Line Fire started on April 5 due to lightening and shifting winds blew smoke through Baker County and areas to the east on occasion causing hazardous driving conditions. NOW AVAILABLE Macclenny Realty, Inc. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIC.#RB0067070 REAL ESTATE Saturday only 8:00 am - ?, 5910 Clover Drive, variety of household items and tools. Used doublewide, 2000 SF, 4 BR, 2 BA, $17,900, includes set-up and delivery. 259-4663. Wayne Frier Macclenny Factory Outlet. 4/12-5/3c New 2012 doublewide $32,995, 3 BR, 2 BA, delivery and set-up. Call 386-4180424.4/5-26c No money down, use your land. 3 BR$299/month, 4 BR-$499/month, 5 BR$599/month. 259-4663. 4/12-5/3c Foreclosure, like new, 3 BR, 2 BA on 1.78 acre, small fish pond, beautiful, $69,900. 259-4663.4/12-5/3c New 2012, super big 1792 SF doublewide, 4 BR, 2 BA, delivery, set-up, A/C and skirting included. Save $10,000 only $59,995. Call 386-418-0435. 4/5-26c We buy used mobile homes any condition, cash money. Call 386-418-0435 ask for Bruce.4/5-26c Used singlewides starting at $8999, delivery and set-up. Call 386-418-0424. 4/5-26c Clearance sale, lowest prices on Live Oak Homes in state of Florida. Call 386-4180424. 13th Street Homes, Alachua, FL . 4/5-26c 1999 Used 28x80 doublewide, 4 BR, 2 BA, delivery, set-up, A/C and skirting included Call 386-418-0435, only $37,995.4/5-26c Tired of all the extras? Buy my 4 BR, 2 BA 2012 doublewide, delivery and set-up, A/C, skirting, 2 mini decks, well, septic tank, power pole, permits, only $60,995. Call 386-418-0435. 4/5-26c LICENSED & INSURED IN GOD WE TRUST. Saturday only 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Baker County Fairgrounds to benefit Christopher Hodges. Tons of items for sale 259-9500. Saturday only 8:00 am - ?, 631 Lowder Street. Fish tank, newborn baby girl’s clothes, baby swing, shoes all sizes and lots more. Advise students in class selections. Prepare and schedule teaching materials. Assess student learning outcomes. Participate in collegial discussions on best instructional practices. Prepare course outlines, syllabi and tests. Meet all scheduled classes and use scheduled classroom time appropriately. Maintain accurate student records for grading and attendance purposes. Master’s degree with minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in communication courses. Ability to present information in a coherent manner and to fairly evaluate student retention of that information. Desirable Qualifications: Experience with online course development and other distance learning. Experience teaching Speech. SALARY: Based on degree and experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/8/12 Persons interested should provide College application, vita, and photocopies of transcripts. All foreign transcripts must be submitted with official translation and evaluation. Position details and applications available on web at: www.fgc.edu Human Resources Florida Gateway College 149 S.E. College Place Lake City, FL 32025-2007 Phone (386) 754-4314 Fax (386) 754-4814 E-Mail: [email protected] ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) 164 Days Responsible for the development and implementation of the HVAC curriculum based on the provided course objectives. Use any tools, equipment, or textbooks provided for the program. Prepare class materials, syllabi, exams, etc. Prepare students for employment in the HVAC industry. Maintain course records (attendance and grades) to meet audit requirements. Minimum Qualifications: Four years of experience in the HVAC industry. Must become NCEER Certified HVAC Instructor and receive a Proctors License to give the EPA exam. Have prior teaching experience and be comfortable working in a government-regulated environment. Knowledge of basic teaching concepts and proficient in troubleshooting, installing and repairing HVAC equipment. Desirable Qualifications: A.S. Degree in Industrial Maintenance or related work area preferred with teaching experience. SALARY: Based on degree and experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/8/12 Persons interested should provide College application, vita, and photocopies of transcripts. All foreign transcripts must be submitted with official translation and evaluation. Position details and applications available on web at: www.fgc.edu Human Resources Florida Gateway College 149 S.E. College Place Lake City, FL 32025-2007 Phone (386) 754-4314 Fax (386) 754-4814 E-Mail: [email protected] ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, SPEECH 164 Duty Days Tenured Track To Commence Fall Term 2012 YARD SALES Thursday and Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, 6181 W. Thomas Cir. Girl’s 18 months - 3T, boy’s size 14, women’s, men’s, toys, video games and lots more. the perimeter of the County Line Fire as well as keeping a look out for any new spot fires which may start due to the high winds and low humidity conditions,” the report reads. “Needle-cast that has accumulated over the last few days is very dry and prone to ignite. Large areas of ground fire will continue to smolder until the fire area receives a significant rain. The continued high winds still present a great potential danger for fire weakened trees and snags to fall.” There were 185 personnel DIAMOND TIMBER, INC. LLC BY PHONE Hours to place, correct or cancel ads: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. [email protected] DEADLINES TO PLACE AN AD... Page 13 Corner lot in excellent business location on Hwy. 125 S. in Glen St. Mary. $49,900 VACANT LAND 1 acre vacant lot with small oaks ready for your dream home. Close to Shoals Park in Hunter’s Ridge. Priced to sell! Reduced to $19,999 Two beautiful ½ acre lots with giant oaks, less than a block from boat ramp and park on 6 Mile Creek. Close to St. Johns River, St. Augustine beach and Bass Haven. $109,900 each 1 acre lot with trees. High & dry! In Hunter’s Ridge. $29,900 11.07 acres zoned commercial in projected developing area of Baker County. Located near I-10 and Hwy. 90. $440,000 SOLD while you are out or take them to the doctor’s office? Call Cheryl 904-303-7132 Have years of experience 4/26-5/3p MARTY’S MOBILE SERVICES Specializing in Heavy Equipment Repairs • Service Farm Equipment 904-219-3739 4/19-26p EQUIPMENT RENTALS Front End Loaders Mini-excavators • Bobcat Ditch Witch •Generators Pressure washers • Trailers Commercial Mowers MACCLENNY CYCLE AND MARINE 259-5494 FIRST CLASS PAINTING 259-8013 ROGER RAULERSON WELL DRILLING 2” and 4” wells Call Roger or Roger Dale 259-7531 Licensed & Insured Family owned & operated 12/31tfc ANGEL AQUA, INC. Water conditioning treatment Water softeners - Iron filters - Sulfur Removal - Sales - Rental - Service Repairs - Salt delivery Complete water softeners supplies 797 S. 6th Street, Macclenny 259-6672 • Sprinkler Systems • Residential and Commercial • Installations and Repairs • Free Estimates 259-0783 4/19-5/17p 7/15tfc B. J. FENCE 5/11tfc GATEWAY PEST CONTROL, INC. 259-3808 All types of pest control Call Eston, Shannon or Bill Ask about our fire ant control 6/26tfc PERRY ROOFING AND SHEET METAL INC. Residential & Commercial Contractor Emergency Repairs Metal Roofs & Shingle Roofs Flat Roofs Gutters, Vinyl Siding Roof Maintenance & Inspections Free Estimates CCC#13268825/3-6/7p PRINTING & FAXING 653-1442 4/12-5/3p C.F. WHITE SEPTIC TANK SERVICES New systems & repairs Field dirt * Top soil Bulldozer & backhoe work Culverts installed 275-2474 509-0930 cell 259-2536 12/7tfc Black & White and Color Copies, Custom Business Forms, Business Cards, Signs, Stickers, Invitations for any occasion, Rubber Stamps and so much more!!! The Office Mart 110 South Fifth Street 259-3737 KONNIE’S KLEAR POOLS LAND CLEARING Cell 904-662-5473 Wood • Chain link • Vinyl Field fence • Pool deck 3/29-9/20p A & D IRRIGATION & PRESSURE WASHING LLC. 4/19-26P FILL DIRT Culverts installed Tim Johnson 5/19tfc Fill dirt • Slag Cypress mulch • Red mulch A little or a lot 259-2900 2/10tfc CHALKER BRANCH CONSTRUCTION, INC. Certified Building Contractor and Roofer Residential•Commercial •Additions 904-275-2514 904-298-4593 (CPC 053903) 12/15-6/7p CANADAY CONSTRUCTION, INC./CANADAY TRUCKING Complete site and utilities contractor We sell dirt, slag and lime rock Asphalt millings now available Land clearing • Ponds Owner: Mitch Canaday 904-219-8094 904-275-3140 License No. CU-C057126 4/21tfc Shower and anniversary invitations The Office Mart 110 South 5th Street 259-3737 4/28tfc RONNIE SAPP WELL DRILLING Water treatment Septic tanks • Drain fields 904-259-6934 Licensed Florida and Georgia 11/19tfc 1/26-4/26p PEACOCK PAINTING, INC. Professional painting Pressure washing Interior * Exterior Installing Stucco * Stone Residential * commercial Fully insured * Locally owned 25 years experience 259-5877 259-5222 FULL LINE OF WEDDING INVITATIONS & ACCESSORIES Greg and Julie Combs CBC1256393 CCC1329844 In-ground and above ground pools Installation available Chemicals • Parts Service • Cleaning 698-E West Macclenny Ave. (Aardvark Shopping Center) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am-2:00 pm Closed Wednesday and Sunday 2/10tfc ERIC RAULERSON CONSTRUCTION Design/build • Engineering Drafting and permitting services available. New brick home with lifetime roofing starting at $55/SF 904-483-8742 904-259-3299 CRC13278781/14tfc JOHN WILLIAMS PLUMBING Repairs • Re-pipes • Remodels Drain Cleaning Sump pumps Water heaters New construction 904-259-4580 CFC0569612/2-4/26p CYPRESS LAWN SERVICE Licensed • Insured Specializing in commercial and residential 476-0402 9/9tfc DEPENDABLE HEATING, AC AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Residential • Commercial New Construction • Remodel 259-6546 Elec. license # EC-0001471 AC license # CA-C057649 2/10tfc RICH LAURAMORE CONSTRUCTION, INC. Custom homes Additions • Remodels 259-4893 or 403-4781 cell RR License No. 282811470 11/19tfc CYPRESS HOME BUILDERS, INC. Custom new home construction of Log home and conventional homes Jody Paul Thrift 904-591-2640 2/10tfc The Baker County Press SOCIAL&SCHOOL SOCIAL NOTICE SUBMISSION INFORMATION Birth announcements, wedding notices and social events (military service notes and school graduations) must be submitted within four weeks of the event. All news and advertising must be submitted to the newspaper office prior to 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to publication, unless otherwise noted or arranged. It is requested that all news items be typed or emailed to insure accuracy in print. Married April 24th Married March 17 Mike Brown and Sunny Duffy were married in a beautiful waterfall setting in the North Georgia mountains at 3 pm on April 24, 2012. Mike is the son of Annie Jo Brown of Glen St. Mary and the late Edward Brown. He is a graduate of Baker County High School and has been employed with the state of Florida for 18 years. Sunny is the daughter of Judith Graham and Mark and Tina Barbour of Macclenny. She is a graduate of Allen D. Nease High School and has been employed with GE Transportation for 11 years. After honeymooning in the mountains the couple will reside in St. George, GA.. Effie Bradley George and William Francis Kennedy were married March 17, 2012 at their home with family and friends in attendance. After a week long cruise, the couple is residing in Macclenny. Family reunion The Hardy and Carrie Hogan Rhoden family reunion will be Saturday, April 28 from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm at Heritage Park in Macclenny. Call 904-266-4064 for more information. Richardson reunion The Richardson family reunion will be held Saturday, April 18 at the Franklin Richardon farm located off Richardson Road south of Sanderson. All family and friends are invited and welcome. Call David Richardson at 259-9977 with questions. Press Ad Deadline: Monday 5:00 PM School Lunch MENU April 30 - May 4 Offered everyday: Cold lunch plate of chef salad with wheat roll or crackers and dessert (when offered) 1% lowfat white milk, ½% lowfat flavored milk, orange juice. Monday, April 30 Breakfast: Enriched cereal with slice of toast, fruit juice and milk. Lunch: Slice of pepperoni pizza or chicken fajitas on corn tortillas. Choice of 2 sides: sweet potato rounds, tossed salad with dressing, chilled fruit, cookie and milk. Tuesday, May 1 Breakfast: Breakfast chicken patty on a whole grain biscuit, fruit juice, raisins and milk. Lunch: Hot dog on an bun or cheeseburger on a bun. Choice of 2 sides: Baked potato rounds, lettuce and tomato slices, creamy coleslaw, peach cobbler and milk. Wednesday, May 2 Breakfast: Turkey sausage pancake wrap, fruit juice and milk. Lunch: Chili with beans and whole grain roll or turkey ham and cheese sandwich. Choice of 2 sides: baked sweet potato rounds, raw vegetables and dressing, chilled peaches and milk. Thursday, May 3 Breakfast: Breakfast sausage pizza, fruit juice, raisins and milk. Lunch: BBQ chicken or beef nuggets both served with steamed rice. Choice of 2 sides: steamed cabbage, garden salad with dressing, cinnamon topped apples, golden cornbread and milk. Friday, May 4 Breakfast: Sausage biscuit, fruit juice and milk. Lunch: Taco salad with tortilla chips and homemade whole grain roll or grilled ham and cheese sandwich. Choice of 2 sides: steamed corn, lettuce and tomato blend,seasonal fresh fruit and milk. ‘06 salutatorian graduating with PhD in pharmacy Matthew Wright of Macclenny will graduate at the top of his class on April 28 with a doctor of pharmacy degree from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. Dr. Wright is the son of Vicki and Wayne Wright and was the Baker High School co-salutatorian in the Class of 2006. He will now begin a one-year residency at Shands at the Unversity of Florida in Gainesville. Dr. Wright, 24, said he was motivated to the enter the field in part due to the influence of Lonna Wilkes of Macclenny, a family friend who also went through the FAMU program. His family moved to Baker County from Jacksonville when he was 7, and while at BCHS, Matthew played basketball three years under Coach Charles Ruise. “Coach was definitely a great influence on me and taught me a lot about the work ethic,” said Dr. Wright in an interview this week. For the past year, he has been on clinical rotation at various Jacksonville area hospitals. His co-salutatorian in high school was Jason Cantrell, currently in the UF engineering graduate program. Driver ed course The Baker County school district is offering a non-credit driver’s education course this summer for ages 15 or older. The class will be held June 11 14 from 7:15 am - 12:45 pm. Registration is limited to 21 students; first come, first served. A parent must complete the registration form and pay a nonrefundable fee of $80 at the Career and Adult Education Office, Thrift reunion The annual Thrift family reunion will be held Sunday, May 6th at the Georgia Bend farm of Felton Thrift. Take Hwy 121 N to 185, turn left on Alfred Thrift Road at mile marker 3. Lunch will be served at 1 pm. Bring your family, friends and favorite dishes. FOURTH GRADE: Julie Archambault, Zachary Auger, Emilee Blanton, Kylie Bonds, Jacob Carver, Deanna Christopherson, Seth Crawford, Kyler Crews, Jaime Esterling II, James Farley, Abbigail French, Mackenzie Gipson, Timothy Griffis, Emily Hill, Emilie Hodges, Griffin Hodges, Brandon Kazmierczak, Montana McGinley, Dylan Mobley, Daniel Neri, Seth North, Samantha Ortiz, Andrea Pelfrey, Megan Phelps, James Prevatt, Thomas Rainey, Blaine Roberts, Ashton Robinson, Alexis Scheider, Carole Spivey, Michael Sznakowski, Mackenzie Timmons, Hannah Walton, Cheyanna Wheeler, Anna Wilkerson. FIFTH GRADE: Cheyenne Adcock, Jared Brown, Jared Burnsed, Conner Butcher, Lauren Cales, Kylie Carter, Noah Carter, Marcus Chisholm, Austin Cole, Brandon Combs, Allie Crummey, Melvin Davis III, Michael Davis, Blayne Fraser, Wyatt Godbold, Carsyn Griffis, Megan Harrell, Alexander Himmelhaver, Sara Keves, Kelton Knabb, Garett Lewis, Cheyenne Lukander, Kessler Mallory, Hayley McRae, Jordan Mobley, Robert Muse, Taylor Orberg, Levi Pickett, Layden Pruitt, Katie Register, Brooklyn Rhoden, Ally Richardson, Lyna Shumate, Marydith Stidham, Hannah Williams. Honor Roll - 3rd Nine Weeks FOURTH GRADE: Cason Adams, Mya Aldy, Kyle Ambrose, Ethan Arnold, Jadea Baez, Carolina Barber, Rebekalyn Barber, Bryce Barton, Tiffany Barton, Summer Bates, Mason Becerra, Heath Bennett, Houston Bennett, Sarah Blackburn, Kordell Branch, Dorothy Brockington, Marissa Brown, Kaitlin Brunette, Emmalee Campbell, Jessilyn Carter, Taylor Cercy, Willie Chappell, Lexi Clardy, Jazmyn Collins, Caleb Combs, Payton Combs, David Cook, Lucas Cox, Colby Craig, Jeffrey Crews, Na’Desha Davis, Jordyn Defee, Michael Donnelly, Jacob Edwards, Abree Ellis, Caleb Farnham, Alexis Fennell, Samantha Fink, Haiden Fish, Maci Fisher, Bradley Gainey, Sierra Gatto, Devon Giddens, Marius Graham, Mika Gray, Charity Green, Joel Griffis, Grayson Gurganious, Christopher Hakes, Ryan Hall, Teddy Hammock, Tyler Hardin, Reagan Hauge, Abigail Henley, Kalea Higginbotham, Mackenzie Hires, Taylor Hodges, Jason Holland, John Holton, Noah Howell, Gabrielle Howie, David Jackson, Dylan Jager, Hanna Jeffries, Brendan Jewell, Amanda Johns, Weston Johns, William Johns III, Kalista Johnson, Karli Johnson, Lyndi Johnson, Madelyn Johnson, Daniel Jones, Courtney Jordan, Tiana Keen, Jacob Keller, Carter Kennedy, Cheyenne Kinghorn, Brody Lee, Sylvano Leslie, Dalton Lewis, Leah Lovingood, Matthew Lucas, Billy Martin, Wendy McCauley, Joseph McCombs, Taytum McDowell, Bayley McRae, Nicholas Melvin, Brianna Midyette, Brooklyn Midyette, Adam Miller, Emily Mobley, Garrison Moore, Mikayla Mulkey, Hunter Mulligan, Kasie Murphy, Lucy Nowlen, Raechellynn Nunley, Kinsey Padgett, Jaquan Paige, Thomas Perozo, Alanna Petrofsky, Michaela Prevatt, Tristen Prevatt, Abigayle Price, Cassie Pringle, Abigail Ray, Haley Reeves, Raegan Register, Scott Rewis, Maci Rhoden, Kierra Richardson, Phillip Richerson, Kyler Robinson, Re’yna Roland, Jennifer Romano, Payton Ruise, Chase Sands, Weston Sands, Alexus Schlarbaum, Christina Slater, Chace Smallwood, Savannah Smith, Austin Smola, Dylan Spires, Joseph Stafford, Hannah Starling, Erin Stokes, Jace Stokes, Kylee Strickland, Garret Sullivan, Amber Swindell, Kayla Tate, Sarah Theus, Kelly Thompson, Cheyenne Thrift, Jessica Tillis, Isaiah Tisdale, Brett True, Cassie Turner, Brianna Walton, Hannah Wilford, Melanie Willis, Kaitlyn Wilson, Nathan Wilson, Sydney Woolery, Ashley Wyland, Bailey Wynn, Ansley Young. FIFTH GRADE: Cheyenne Addison, Ben Anderson, Andrei Bailes, Kaylee Baity, McKayla Bates, Cody Bennett, Mackenzi Bennett, Loriann Bliss, Tyler Bosley, Kaleb Branch, Shayla Brazeale, Sean Brooks, Brittany Burger, Jesse Callen, Mackenzie Carter, Abby Caswell, Jared Cauley, Kamrie Chancey, Benjamin Coffin, Macy Combs, Ronald Courson, Jillian Cox, Dominic Crews, John Crews, Kendra Crews, Kaitlynn Davis, Lucas Davis, Marcia Davis, Marcus Dialo, Emmalee Dilbeck, Sabrina Donaldson, William Dozier, Michelle Dukeman, Donald Duran, Jacob Echols, India Ellis, Eriyani Evans, Allie Fauble, Peyton Ferry, Leven Fish, Alyssa Flakowicz, Alexis Francis, Dominick Frier, Ernesto Garza, Damaria Gibson, Miesha Givens, Tucker Gombert, Morgan Green, Daniel Greene, Elania Griffis, Chase Hancock, Madalynn Hand, Ashlhynn Harris, Katherine Harris, Catlin Harvin, Madison Hauge, Woodrow Helms, Natalie Hilliard, Myrica HollidayAmber Hughes, Sydney Hughes, Cameron Jefferson, Warren Johns, Demi Jones, Ernest Jones, Sierra Jones, Anastasia Kenney, Rilynn Kelley, Colby Kennedy, Haylee Kent, Emily King, Adrianna Lauramore, Stanley Lin, Owen Loadholtz, Lydia Lovingood, Karlicia Mack, Courtney Malloy, Kendall Manucy, Raegan Mash, Nicholas McCane, Noah McCollum, Sierra McGee, Rachel Mechum, Jordan Miller, Cody Milton, Trace Milton, Ariyonna Mitchell, Colton Moore, Dylan Moore, Myles Morrison, Skylar Murphy, Shelby Nipper, Hunter Noblitt, Cheyenne Norman, Nina Overstreet, Gareth Parker, Virgil Penrod, Carlos Perozo, Jared Pilkington, Edward Portier, Cheyenne Powell, Dustin Powers, Damien Pryde, Dixie Raulerson, Dalton Ray, Dillon Ray, Katherine Rhoden, Kayla Rhoden, Mallory Rhoden, Marissa Rhoden, Summer Richendollar, Shannon Rodriguez, Haley Rogers, Jacquez Ruise, Emma Self, Briana Smallwood, Dalton Starling, Thomas Suggs, Alexandra Sullivan, Cadeyn Swindell, Deanna Swindell, Brandi Taylor, Hannah Teerlink, Avery Thornton, Jacob Tison, Alexis Walker, Colby Watson, Bradley Weeks, McKenzie Williams, Kasper Wojdat, Lucas Wood, Reece Wynn, Justin April 26 Yarbrough. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES District-wide: Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) BCHS: Baseball District Tournament at Bishop Kenny (TBA), Final Day for Powder Puff Sign-ups, Mandatory BCMS Football Parent Mtg.,Gym, 6:30 pm WES: Good Morning Show Club Mtg., 8 am MES: Third Grade field Trip to Sea World PK/K: Kindergarten Readiness, 6 pm, GATES Testing April 27 District-wide Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) BCHS: “Relay for Life” at BCHS Track, Career Academy of Business Administration College Exploration Fieldtrip, Baseball District Tournament @ Bishop Kenny (TBA), “B” Celebration PK/K: GATES Testing April 28 BCHS: “Relay for Life” at BCHS track Check it out... Happy 19th Birthday, sweetheart. I wish you a happy birthday and hope you enjoy your day. I love you. Love your husband, Pete FIRST GRADE: Butler: Alan Bowen, Kristen Brunette, Emmalee Dugger, Amarion Ruise, Kelsey Walker. Conner: Jamie Bradt, Brody Griffis, Kaden Sigers, Denae Tillman. H. Crews: Kellen Gray, Autumn Hance, Tristan Pendleton, Katie Small, Elijah Williamson. Hart: Landon Fountain, Quincy Frazier, Ella French, Gabriel Hedge, Caleb South. Mallard: Jabari Ruise. Miller: Angeletta Alonso, Kolton Branch, Avery Giddens, Buddy Perryman. McDonald: Kash Addy, Alex Doss, Aubrey Fuller, Savannah Gulley, Hailey Poturich, Faith Scott. Murphy: Trenton Armstrong, Elijah Bowles, Cyanne Carey, Bailee Conti, Lexey Dopson, Garison Fish, Caitlin Hulett, Gracie Jewell, Bradley Kirby, Natalie Mobley, Gracie Norman, Taiven Rhoden, William Richardson, Taylor Strayer, Alek Tsaregorodtsev, Jay Wilkerson. Parmer: Kara Davis, River Neri, Makenna Payne. Renshaw: Christian Byrd, Clayton Chancey, Hayden Crow, Zack Davis, Amber Faulk, Shanyah Hudnall, Jasmine Roberson, Steven Stewart, John VanVactor. Trimm: Don Cox, Shi Godwin, Kason Jewell, Lucas Jurovschi, Amber Myers, Avery Timbs. Sheridan: Hannah Dyal, McKenzie Lowery, Randie Robinson. SECOND GRADE: Callahan: Harper Archambault, Bayleigh Britt, Zaria Cooper, Billy Elledge, C.J. Ginnetto, Teagan Rhoden, Amber Williams, Hayden Williams. D. Crews: Isabella Gray, Matthew Lucas, Brooklyn Manucy. A. Davis: Sydney Johnson. K Davis: Zachary Butler, Summer Sigers, Hayden Stearns, Daniel Westinghouse. Duval: Mattie Ball, Lainna Burnett, Joseph Cercy, R.J. Clines, Chase Crews, Colton Herb, Josie Jacobs, Jacob Raulerson, Alex Stokes, Caleb Woods. Elledge: Colton Clardy, Destiny Padgett, Chelsea Spires. Hurst: Jalynn Harvey, Chloe Long, Branson Self, Kaiden Sherman. Jacobs: Kelsey Craig, Abril Nolasco, Johnryan David Prosch. Nunn: Lynsay Rewis, Kaylee Rogers, Robert Wood. Stafford: Breanna Alford, Eliza Clines, Brea Gentry, Angelina Hunter, Michael Prevatt, Jada Touchton. THIRD GRADE: Dowling: Peyton Burnsed, Michael Cody, Taylor Crews, Jadie Fletcher, Reygen Paige, Tyler Richardson, Luke Whitaker. Hand: Delanie Crews, Alayna Markley, Nick Taylor. Kress: Wyatt Crockett. Payne: Ben Callahan, Dalton Chancey, Keira Godbold, Caiden Hodges, Will Johnson, Hannah Johnston, Braeden Knight, Nina Ledford, Blakely Mobley, Hannah Peterson, Benjamin Smith, Brock Walker, Logan Wright. Shivers: Ryleigh Burnsed, Emily Davis, Emily Eldridge, William Green, Anthony Howell. White: Megan Horton. SPORTS Page 15 APRIL 26, 2012 SPORTS NOTICE SUBMISSIONS We welcome your sports submissions for youth league, traveling league or individual athletic achievements. The paper reserves the right to publish submissions. It is requested that all news items be typed or emailed to insure accuracy in print. CONTACT US By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our office located at 104 S. Fifth Street, Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. We are available online at www.bakercountypress.com Ladies bring home district title The Wildcat track team placed two of its members in the state championships for the first time in over a decade. The state meet will be held this weekend at the University of North Florida. Rashodd Hadley had a second place finish in the shot put with a toss of 51.01 in the finals. Mike Boone placed fourth in the triple jump with a hop, skip and jump of 43.01. CeCe Jefferson just missed a trip to the finals with a fifth place finish in the shot put and discus. Chelsey Ruise narrowly missed a trip for the girls with a fifth place finish in the high jump. Ruise also had a seventh place finish in the triple jump. The boys finished in 11th place out of 26 schools in the qualifying meet April 19 at the Bolles School and the girls finished in 21st place out of 28 schools. Will host Matanzas in regional contest BOB GERARD | SPORTS The Lady Wildcat softball team won the district title with wins over Terry Parker and Paxon. The district win means that the girls will host Matanzas in the regional quarterfinal on April 25 at 7 pm. Haley Crews struck out six and allowed only two hits as BCHS defeated the Parker Braves 15-1 on Thursday, April 17. Crews had a strong effort from the mound and backed it up by going 4 of 4 from the plate. BCHS jumped on top 7-0 in the first in- nings. Doubles from Crews and Shelby Gatto helped the Cats to an early lead. Crews, Tina Hauge, Gatto, Kylie Holton, Clara Harvey, Taylor Crummey and Tayler McCann all scored. The Cats got a run from Holton in the second and a pair from Crews and Hauge in the third to stretch their lead to 10-0. Parker got a run in the fourth but BCHS added five more in the bottom of the fourth as Brooke Roberts, Genie Taylor and McCann all scored. Crews brought in Taylor and McCann with a towering 3-run homer. Holton finished the scoring with a solo home run. Crews again took the mound in the championship game as BCHS beat Paxon 6-1. The Eagles had beaten Bishop Kenny 2-1 to advance to the title game. BCHS trailed 1-0 in the top of the second, but came back with five runs in their half of the inning to take the lead. Crummey, Harvey, Roberts, Taylor and Crews all scored. Crews finished the scoring with a run in the fourth. Photos by Jud Johnson Clockwise from top left: Shelby Gatto slides into home, Haley Crews pitches and Tina Hauge rounds third base and heads for home, all in the 15-1 victory over Terry Parker on April 16. Send us letters and make sure they are SIGNED with a phone number. Playoff run ends with narrow loss to Paxon www.bakercountypress.com Rooks General Store 121 N. in St. George, Ga ~ 912-843-2552 COPENHAGEN & SKOAL $3.75 can ~~ $16.99 a roll Timberwolf $1.49 can Longhorn/Redman Snuff/Kayak 99¢ can Redman Silver $1.99 pouch CHECK OUT OUR CIGARETTE SPECIALS Marlboro Special Blend/72s $34.99 ctn. Stokers Tub/ Stokers Chew $10.99 Pall Mall /L&Ms $29.99 ctn. CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE IMPLANT CONSULTATION! In addition to implants and cosmetic dentistry, we cater to all your dental needs including: Fillings | Cleanings | Whitening Crowns and Bridges | Dentures Oral Surgery including the removal of wisdom teeth All performed in our office by Dr Carter, a University of Florida graduate. Photos by Jud Johnson Above: Hunter Hanks slides into home base for the Wildcats only run on the night against Paxon. At right: Tyler Mobley at the plate. BOB GERARD | SPORTS The Baker High Wildcat baseball team ended its season with narrow loss to Paxon the evening of April 24. Despite entering this week’s district tournament with a number 2 seed and momentum from previous wins, the boys fell 2-1 in the ninth inning. The Cats got a lot of momentum with wins against Columbia and Oakleaf prior to the final game of the season, however. The Cats were at home on April 16 for Senior Night and they honored their graduating seniors with an 8-1 victory over the CHS Tigers. Brad Stone picked up the win on the mound. Offensively, the Wildcats broke out with 11 hits. Kyle Horne led the attack with three hits. Ethan Wilkerson, Jon Lambright and Hunter Hanks (2 RBIs) added two hits apiece. “We needed that game to get back some confidence at the plate,” said Coach Fred Matricardi. The Cats got a big win on the road over the Knights of Oakleaf 12-4 on April 19. Jared Crews earned the win on the mound. Ethan Wilkerson led the offensive attack with two hits and three RBIs. “We need Ethan to get hot at the plate,” said Matricardi after the game. “He has the ability to carry a team when he’s swinging the bat. “ The Wildcats finished the regular season with a 17-8 record and opened district tournament play this week at Bishop Kenny. “Our goal all year has been to win the district,” the coach said. “I feel if we get hot, we have a chance to make a run. We still haven’t played our best baseball yet and hopefully we can get going and play for a while.” We want to know... Weddings & Births 4 week deadline May 2 BCMS: Majorette Camp, Gym, 2 - 4 pm 653-3333 • 571 S. 6th Street Derrick Carter, D.M.D. Treatment rooms are private and confidential. Lifters miss title by 3 points BOB GERARD | SPORTS All good things eventually come to an end, as did the amazing run of the BCHS weightlifting team that fell just three points shy of a fifth consecutive state title last week. The Cats lost to Blountstown High 31-28 in Kissimmee. “We had every kind of drama you could have,” said Coach Scott McDonald. “We had Hunter Sullivan going for the state record of 355 pounds in the clean and jerk for the 183 class to Kendrick Singleton winning the state championship in the 199 class. Each lifter scratched and clawed their way to the runnersup position.”Singleton was the individual star for the Cats. He benched 375 and had a 310 in the clean and jerk for a 685 total and a win in the 199 class. Sullivan didn’t make the state record and took second with a 305 bench and a 320 clean and jerk for a 625 total in the 183 class. Jeremy Wannamaker lifted 365 in the bench and 310 in the clean and jerk for a second place in the 219 class. Terry Givens was the runnerup in the 238 class with a 380 bench and a 295 clean and jerk. Darrius Green took a third place and Dillon Mills a fifth place. “Although I am sad to see the streak end, I am very proud of the work and effort of the team to achieve the award that was presented to them at the state meet this year,” said McDonald. “We will be back and will be looking to get back on top of the podium.” Custom Printing Stationery Invoices Business Cards Envelopes • Invitations The Office Mart 110 South Fifth St. • 259-3737 Call 259-2400 or email [email protected] May 1 KIS: Family Reading Night, 4 pm MES: Third Grade Orientation at Keller Intermediate Track has 2 at state BOB GERARD | SPORTS Honor Roll - 3rd Nine Weeks FIRST GRADE: Butler: Katie Anderson, Chandler Crawford, Mykayla Morgan, Brookcey Padgett, Jainee Simon. Conner: Dalton Cushman, Zamaria Gyden, Matthew Lee, Avery Spurlock, Hayley McCoy, D.J. Stuhr. H. Crews: Kassie Davis, Kyra Davis, Chloe Hauge, Camarion Paige. Hart: Lily Conner, Kasen Johnson, Destiny Knight, Justin Moore, Tereana Robinson, Erica Roth, Michael Tate, Ian Touchton. Mallard: Hunter Dennie, Houston Noles, Malorie Pippins, Alexia Frazier, Kyle Nowlen, Jasmin James, Corey Pearce. McDonald: Dawson Brantley, Jessica Hartzog, Lucas Long. Miller: Mckenzie Abbott, Jaylah Broomfield, Raiven Crawford, Elery Creekmore, Mason Dyal, Haley Maxwell, Emma Mobley, Pearl Wilburn. Moment: Nelvera Gaskins. Murphy: Victoria Barfield, Hunter Roberts. Parmer: Dallas Burden, Justin Davis, Anna Mae Gardner, Hamani Gyden, Kalin Davis, Harrison Muncy, Hunter Nordstrom, Silas Rhoden, Kayleigh Stokes. Renshaw: George Barton, Ronald Cummings. Gabby Midyette, Payton Sanders, Dondrea Winters. Sheridan: Issac Craig, Alyssa Dunham, Kanon Gonzalez, Dalton Griffis, Daniel Hefty, Tommy Hodges, Kaleigh Manucy, Jayden Oralls, Jordan Schlarbaum, Keith Waters. Trimm: Gabriel Bateman, Philip Bowen, A.J. Boyd, Logan Dennie, Karson Gammons, Alex Garcia, Markus Givens, Camron Smith. SECOND GRADE: Callahan: Maranda Burnett, Stacee Duffey, Cam Givens, Macy Gullion, Emma Pearson, Katelyn Rentz, Destiny Ruise. D. Crews: Jillian Barnett, George Canaday, Audrey Long, Jason Morgan, Tiequan Thomas. A. Davis: Chloe Baldwyn, Emily Layne Britt, William Carpenter, Izik Christopherson, Juliana Fanton, Ashlyn Gunter, Bailey Merrett, Brittney Wilcutts. K. Davis: Jalea Baez, Cameryn Cales, Haley Harris, Carlos Jefferson, Leland Nettles, Jeremiah Robinson. Duval: Hamp Craft, Avyiah Lee, Tyrenan Hale, Wyatt Gilbert, Caleb Hodges, Nikky Martin, Tia Ruise. Elledge: Chloe Dube, Christopher Schlarbaum. Gonzalez: Trenton Crawford, Kayla Harrington, John Holloman, Emma Knight, Anthony Phillips, Kade Richardson. Hurst: Jesse Harter, Daisy Lauramore, Eric Lauramore, Kaylee Rodgers, Hunter Whitehead. James: Elysa Baumgardner, Diamond Combs, Erica Harris, Darry Hayes, Bryanna Perozo, Emily Tanner, Jeffrey Perryman, Caitlin Nelson. Jacobs: Weston Gurganious, Timothy Hayden Hance, Tayleigh Lauramore, Haley Ritter, Doc Theophile. Moment: Noah Duren, Nicholas Winston. Nunn: Lance Padgett, Bryson Burkhalter, Leah Cales, Jada Donaldson, Draven Rose, Chase Smith, Daiten Swindell. Stafford: Jacob Breese, Paige Byrd, Prophet Jefferson, Shane Morris, Chase Tyson, Devan VanVactor. THIRD GRADE: Binn: Chase Gaskins, Waylon Hannah, Alexia Hardenbrook, Alesha Meadows, Mary Merkle, Annabelle Nowlen. Dowling: Alyssa Baker, Trenton Burnsed, Kelton Chambers, David Crews, Jessie Fletcher, Kara Fletcher, Emily Jewell, Kaylee Long, Sarah Murphree. Gray: Trinity Armstrong, Makayla Bennett, Cheyenne Croft, Daeshawn Larry, Brooklyn McSwain, Wintae Ruise, Timothy Seymour, Whitney Suggs. Griffis: Isaiah Bateman, Ryne Jacobs, Grace Johnson, Conner South. Hand: Abigail Barnes, Andrea Chapman, Emily Conner, Caramie Crews, Rachel Hefty, Brayden Jackson, Eden Lawson, Cason Milton, Thomas Rowe, Dylan Schlarbaum, Dawson Sealey, Ashley Wynne. Hilliard: Titus Martin, Makensie Parmeley, Daniel Robinson. Kress: Michelle Clark, Toby Fryer, Pierce Kirkland, Allie Lowery, Kristina Smith, Jacob Wood. Payne: Kody Butcher, Raymond Luke, Zane Mobley, Jacob Overland. Shivers: Aubrey Rich, Luke Slattery, Taylor Slattery, Aliya Sonzini-d’aguiar. Shope: Peyton Green. White: Noah Anderson, Steven Clark, Emily Hilliard, Tyisha Kidd. Wendel: Carley Baxley, Tyrell Brabham, Wyatt Ferguson, Damontae Gibson, Kennady Godwin, Jordan Johnson, Gage Long, Seth Scott. Wendel: Bradey Finely, Caleb Jones, Addie Williams. April 30 BCHS: Biology 1 End of Course Exam, 2012 Football Player Mtg., Gym, 2:30 pm, Powder Puff Mtg., Gym, 3 pm BCMS: Dancing Paws Parents Mtg.,Cafeteria, 6 pm, Cheerleaders, Gym, 6 pm PK/K: Kindergarten Transition to Westside Elementary APRIL 26, 2012 WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Principal’s List - 3rd Nine Weeks KELLER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Principal’s List - 3rd Nine Weeks Kennedy - George 14 CONTACT US By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our office located at 104 S. Fifth Street, Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. We are available online at www.bakercountypress.com Honor rolls... Duffy - Brown Page The Baker County Press Melissa Taylor, R.D.H. 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