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Paid circulation leader Winner of 21 state and national awards for journalism excellence in 2005 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS 13840 ','YOrGE LIBRARY ( FLA HISTORY PC BOX 117007 UNIV FLA SGAINESVILLE, FL 32611 fol. 37 Thursday January 5, 2006 Macclenny, Florida 500 Ban on dirt roads is termed 'historic' by board BY MICHAEL RINKER Press Staff In an action that members insist "made history," Baker County Commissioners approved an ordi- nance that in effect bans new dirt roads. , The law, approved unanimously at Tuesday's meeting, requires de- velopers to pave dirt roads leading from their subdivisions to the near- est paved roads. It also requires them to improve existing paved roads if they are in poor condition or not adequate to handle increased traffic. Although the county has had a moratorium on accepting dirt roads for more than a year. Commission- er Julie Combs said after the vote, "We just made history." Commission Chairman Alex Robinson added, "Good history." County Attorney Terry Brown called it a "significant, important ordinance." In May 1987, the county ceased accepting new dirt roads for public maintenance, but developers still carved out dirt roads in their subdi- visions, then turned over responsi- bilii-, for maintenance to home- owners' associations that in many cases failed to properly maintain them. Over the years, poorly main- tained and deteriorating roads prompted groups of homeowners to petition the county to step in, but without success. Planning director Cathy Rhoden asked about a hypothetical situation where undeveloped property lies between a subdivision and the nearest pated road. Would the de- veloper have to pave the entire road even if another development might build there? Mr. Brown said yes, but added that the commission can address such situations with future amend- ments. "Right now. this is sort of "close the barn door," he said. In other action, commissioners: Agreed to eliminate impact fees on industrial development. At the last meeting, representa- tives from the Baker County De- velopment Commission urged the board to reconsider the fee it passed a couple of months ago, ar- guing that it will discourage com- panies from relocating here. Ginger Barber, executive direc- tor jointkl for the Chamber of Commerce and development board. returned Tuesday with research showing that of 14 rural, economi- cally challenged counties in north central Florida. only Baker assesses impact fees. - She said it puts the county at a competitive disadvantage. The fee was $1800 per 1000 square feet. S The issue came to light when the first business to be affected by the fee, Hanson Roof Tile, realized it would have to pay an impact fee of about $216,000 for its planned 120,000-square-foot facility near Sanderson. As a practical matter, however, Hanson would not be out the mon- ey because the development com- mission planned to reimburse the company, then get the county to re- Simburse the development commis- sion. Ms. Barber said that businesses like Hanson offset their negative (Page two please) 11K birds in houses destroyed by a blaze The largest chicken growing operation in the area was destroyed in a pre-daw n fire Tuesday south of Baxter that was likely started by a light- ning strike. That is the preliminary conclusion of Fire Mar- shal Robert Krantz of Jacksonville, who was on the scene at the farm owned by Kenny Crews off CR 127 after daylight. Occasionally heavy thun- derstorms with intermittent lightning rumbled over Northeast Florida and southeast Georgia Sunday and Monday nights. Nancy Oliver, spokeswoman for the Baker County Fire Department, said 11.000 pullets were destroyed in the fire and heavy smoke, a number greatly at odds with owner Mr. Crews, who claimed the 20 units on both three-story structures housed 920,000 chickens. Inspector Krantz surmised lightning could have ignited a slow burning blaze in one of the large ventilation fans. A caretaker, who lives in an apartment housed in one of the units, was awak- ened about 4:00 am and said he only had time to flee the quarters with his wife and 5-\ear-old son. (top photo) An exhausted Charlie Chanaki of Station 30 prepares to douse hot spots at the scene of Tuesday's barn fire. Note twisted and smokyl wreckage of chicken houses in background. In photo below, this group of pullets appeared to have survived the inferno intact. Mr. Crews said the family lost everything, but he was unable to identify members by name. The Red Cross and fire volunteers were arranging for assistance by midday. The owner said he was growing the birds for Cargill. Mr. Crews is one of a greatly diminished number of chicken farmers left in the northeast Florida region. The farm is lo- cated about a mile south of Baxter in north Baker County. Ms. Oliver said several units of the 13 summoned to the scene before dawn re- mained through the morning, and a brush truck and tanker the rest of the day. County-owned equipment was also called Breaking BY KELLEv LANNIGAN Press Staff On January 1, 2006. St. James Episcopal Church of Macclenny resigned its longtime affiliation w ith the Episcopal Church USA. On-going revisionist trends in the National Episcopal Church hate resulted in disputes over doctrine and scriptural interpretation, particularly church sanctioned same-sex marriages and the ap- pointment of homosexuals to prominent clerical positions. The election and consecration in 2004 of Gene Robinson, an openly gay man, as the ninth Bishop of New Hampshire has been at the heart of the current debate. The former St. James thus becomes the seventh congregation in the Diocese of Florida to break away from the Episcopal denomina- tion, one of the oldest organized churches in Baker County. Although the election of a gay bishop has been the catalyst of the most recent sensational unrest, especially as depicted in the media, the divisive issues go deeper. The Rev. Canon David C. Anderson, writing in a newsletter pub- lished by the Atlanta-based American Anglican Council summed up the situation thusly: The foundational issues that separate the revisionist part of the Episcopal Church and the Orthodox Anglicans/Christians is not first of all sexuality, but the far more important issues of who Jesus Christ is, what he had done for us, and the authority of Holy Scripture as God's Word written, While sexuality may or may not be a church-dividing issue, the argument over who Jesus Christ is and in to remove a 1000 gallon and two 500 gal- lon propane tanks, plus push over the remain- ing structure to facilitate extinguishing the buildings. They were declared a total loss, though no value estimate was immediately available. Many of the birds managed to escape dur- ing the inferno that blanketed the area to the east with black.., putrid smoke blown by a moderate west wind. They fled to nearby woods and gathered in small. groups inside the charred remains of the frame and tin metal structure. The farm was the scene of another fire back in the 1980s, according to Mr. Crews. Seeking clues in deadly invasion BY JIM McGAULEY Press Publisher Sheriff's investigators began the first week of the new year trying to sort through the details of the fatal shooting of an armed intruder at a residence north of Macclenny in the early morning hours of Dec- ember 29. More specifically, they are look- ing for acquaintances of 23-year- old Richard Munoz. people who might be able to shed some light as to 'why, with no known police record, he decided to barge his %way into the home of Jodv Paul Thrift and his pregnant wife. The -dead man's 17-year- Mr.un old brother Ro- Mr. auno g bert, who is confined to the juve- nile holding facility in Gainesville,, isn't shedding much light on the case. Robert accompanied his brother that morning, and initially told de- puties he and Richard were "just riding around" on SR 121 north abou4 -1:30 am-when. the older brother told him he "wanted to go break into somebody's house." After revealing that, according to Deputy Mike Lagle. the younger brother clammed up and ga`v.e pol- ice only his name. By that time, rescue workers were struggling to keep Richardc Munoz alive inside the Thrift house, w here he lay near a bed- room door in spreading pool of blood from a large head wound. They got him to Shands Jack- sonville where he survived emer- gency surgery later that morning, only to be kept alive by artificial means until the afternoon of De- cember 31. Authorities are going to search for some even indirect connection between the brothers and Mr. Thrift. who says he doesn't know them and has no idea why they'd break into his log house off Saw- mill Road. As of Tuesday, investigators say they had learned little, though se%- eral theories were making their (Page five please) Members of the newly organized St. Peter's Anglican Fellow ship of Macclenny gathered on the front steps of the church shortly after Father Charlie Con blessed the congregation last Sunday, greeting the new year. PhoiLo b. Kelle) Lnnigan the authority of Holy Scripture absolutely is." Episcopal church. St. James in Macclenny,. according to the church In the Diocese of Florida, of which St. James has leadership or vestry, follows traditional orthodox, been a long standing member, six churches that scripturally based Anglican/Christian doctrines and have come to be known in the diocese as the Florida does not support the revisionist perspectives of the (Page two please) 8907Il488 l I 8 6 89076 48819 8 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, January 5, 2006 Page Two %4I~ ~ 0 7lif puma i ,A bu~wts -J mm -- 0 0 S w -4 "~'Copyrighted .7 M ON ** 9**0o*0 0o I. I ~ I - 4amm pM o after - lft I I - *..ynaicatea content Available from.Commercial News P p o *. - ,'in 6 o.- o * a a a a a -g ro 40 GOMM Ow~. 4m-0 sol 4b viders" 40 no q Ulow **. COUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 602 S. Sixth Street, Mlacclenny 259-6702 US Hwy. 90 West, Glen St. Mlary 259-6702 100 S. Lima Street, Baldwin 266-1041 VISA Gift Cards Certificate Special 6 Months $l 000 Minimum Historic (From page one.-) - Six, have already formally with- drawn. According to members of its current % estr\. St. James is the sev- Snth church to disaffiliate with the Episcopal denomination. As of this week, the congregation will be kno n as St. Peter's An- glican Fellowship. The recently\ formed alliance of breakaway churches is currently" v. without the jurisdictional oersight of a bishop, but can be covered temporarily under the o ersight of a non- eographic global parish, probably in Asia or Africa until its own bishop can be elected. According ,to estr. nienbers. the newly formed St. Peter's An- glican Fellow ship found inspira- tion for its name in the New Tes- tament story of Jesus when he spoke to Simon Bar-Jona whom he named Peter: "You are Peter; on this rock I will build my church." The members of the former St. James notified Bishop John How- ard of the Diocese of Florida via a letter drafted by the church's mis- sion board (re-printed with this article). According to the vestry of St. James, the Diocese contends that according to canon law, the bishop can reduce a church to mission sta- .tis, confiscate the church building and other physical property, seize the church's money and replace the current clergy. These alleged "rights" are now being examined by 1,egal counsel to determine if the diocese does indeed have this type of authority. The vestry contends that this "threat" was implied toward St. James by Bishop How ard if the church did not quietly acquiesce to the new revisionist policies of the. Episcopal Church USA. 'I I Church is breaking away'.. hi It f\as prec iousl\ reported in brace and practice the faith of. standing member of the cor the Florida Tuiie.i'-L'ioit(i thai Anglicanism. What we most take tion suns it up this way: Bishop How ard, writing in an objection to is the "you will or ."If we ha\e too, we'll m open letter to the 35,i'100 members else" attitude of the Episcopal under the trees. The church of the Jacksonville-based Diocese Church." inside four walls. It's in the of Florida. stated. "The diocese's Susan Krall, another long- of the people.". S J.Kra l,, anotherlong p rounding documents, the rules of the Episcopal Church USA and Florida la \ make it crystal clear' that departing parishes have no claim to their property ... all prop- erty used b, congregations is ulti- mately o, ned by the diocese." In the e\eni they are displaced from their property St. Peter's reports ihat man\ churches in the community have offered the use of their sanctuaries until a new, per-, manent home can be established. "We do-not object to anyone's lifestyle. That is their business," said Lin Taber of Glen St. Mary, a member of the vestry board. "But, the scriptures clearly define certain practices and behaviors as against the word of God. "We feel that the Episcopal Church, has abandoned the authori- ty of the scriptures and we choose to remain true to our traditional, orthodox, Biblically-based beliefs. While we are resigning from ECUSA we will continue to em- IT'S OUR JOB! Before you snap that photo you think we'll want to put in the newspaper, check with us! If at all possible, we'll arrange to have someone there to take it for you. It's our job! The more notice you give, the bet- ter chance you have. THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS 259-2400 "~~~1 . . ... . . 6 .- IT'S A PATCH! 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The mission struggled as a small church for many years, and was again revived in the 1930s by Reverend Fred Yerkes, circuit rider and. supporter of our small mission. Our records indicate that this mission has never been supported, monetarily or otherwise by the diocese; the priests and the congregants kept the church going with their own money and resources. When the original church burned in 1961, local families, primarily the Tabers, Gilberts and Dowlings, provided the resources, lit- erally the lumber, bricks and labor, to see the church rebuilt. Our church has never carried a mortgage and the mission has been self supporting since its inception, including the, funding of its priests. Please be advised that we have no intention of leaving this beloved and historical building we intend to stay, keep and maintain our prop- erty and reform ourselves as a vestry and Anglican congregation called St. Peter's Anglican Fellowship. We are in alignment with the Anglican Alliance of North Florida, as well as the American Anglican Council and the Southeastern convocation of the network of Anglican Communion Dioceses and Parishes. We will maintain the building, pay our, bills and most important, gro\% this congregation. Even though you believe you have the support of Canon law, we know that we have the support of the teachings of Christ, not to mention the support of our rural, Bible believing, conservative community, who have been praying for us for a resolution of this issue this entire past year. Our beloved priest, Father Charlie Coit, also intends to retire from the Diocese effec- tive 12/31/05 and has graciously agreed to continue serving us.until such time as we begin our search to find a new priest. As courtesy to the Diocese, we will provide you with a review of our financial records and reports for .the year 2005, including our annual report and audit, by mid January, 2006. We rejoice in being in communion with a majority of th6 Anglican s world wide who remain faithful to the true gospel of our Lord and Savior. We prayerfully ask the Lord Jesus to guide us and keep us as we seek to remain faithful to His full message for this world. We pray also that the Lord provides you with the wisdom and discernment to focus- on this true message of discipleship and building of the kingdom of God. Respectfully, Mission board members Delegates to Convention St. James Mission (From page one) impact on the county by pro hiding a significant number ot high pa.\- ing jobs, and by pa\ ing substantial ad \alorenj taxes on their facilities. Amended the ordinance au- thorizing an education impact fee to s nc it with the county's trans-, portation impact fee. The action corrected a small. discrepanc' betv.eefit .;hen each -fee is collected. 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Macclenny Ave. Macclenny, Florida 259-6003 4w -4025V e APR Nevaclen USA I N' I ---------------------------- I as.. *- =0 4b 4; 4aw 4w ape 40900 qb..Om - THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday January 5, 2006 Page Three Appalled at examples raci t havior The waiting is over! Goobers of the Year BY MICHAEL RINKER Press Commentary Before we get to the winners (read: losers) of the 2nd Annual Goober Awards, let's first pay trib- ute to a Macclenny man of royal lineage. On April Fool's Day, appropri- ately enough, Edward Lipnick was passed out behind the wheel of his truck parked outside a convenience store. Sgt. Adam Faircloth was able to rouse Mr. Lipnick only after calling to him several times, rocking the truck and finally poking him in the chest. When the officer asked his name, Mr. Lipnick replied: "How about Lord Calvert?" An inspired choice of alias given that most people would have used a more commonly known whiskey - for instance, Jim Beam or Johnnie Walker. Give him credit for originality. Nonetheless, his lordship was arrested for DUI (he failed roadside sobriety tests, including being un- able.to recite the alphabet past the letter "P"), bribery (he offered Sgt. Faircloth $5 to forget the whole thing), and possession of marijuana (a roach in his pocket). So let's crown Lord Calvert as "King of the Goobers" in this, our annual look at Baker County's best (read: worst) and brightest (read: dumbest) scofflaws. Space does not permit us to hon- or (read: mock) all those who de- serve it, so we've chosen the creme de la creme (read: dregs) of Baker Count)' goobers in 2005. CRACKPOTS V Michael Myers weighed 420 pounds when he tried to run from police acting on a tip he had crack. After a very short chase, Investiga- tor Scotty Rhoden caught him and searched him, noting in his report: "Mr. MNyers weight is such that a, large portion of his stomach hangs below his waistline.... I was forced to move his stomach up in order to complete the search." He found a plastic cigar tube containing several pieces of crack. Mr. Myers was charged with felony possession. V Elijah and Bianca Davis were arrested for child abuse and drug- related charges after they sold crack to a police informant w\ho went back to the officer to tell him they had more crack in a brown bottle in their car. Investigator Rhoden found the bottle empty when he confronted the couple in their car. He then asked to hold their bab\ and dis- covered several pieces of crack in the child's diaper. V In debt to a crack dealer who was threatening to kill her and her boyfriend, Diane Bodden stole $200 from the convenience store where he worked. Before they were able to pay off the first dealer, however, the couple ran into another dealer and used the money to buy crack from him. AIN'T LOVE GRAND? V Tonya Jones became enraged when her boyfriend refused to get out of bed and go get her some beer, so she bit him on the nose. V David ,Biers was arrested for possession of cocaine after his wife - concerned for his safety called police when he headed to Jack- sonville to buy drugs. V/Claude Mann, peeling pota- toes after drinking two pints of whiskey and a six pack of beer, told his wife, "I'll cut your gits out," when she refused to drive him to the store for more booze. He ended up cutting her twice on the hand. V William Sondrini was arrested after he pushed his wife because she'd spanked his dog. V Randy Michaels was arrested for domestic violence despite his claim that his girlfriend beat herself in the head and pulled her own hair. V Police filed charges against Tommy Rollings, 51, for beating an 18-year-old woman after she be- came upset when his girlfriend called while they were together. WRONG ANSWERS V" Paul Vazquez, pulled over for running a red light, was asked if he had any drugs. He replied, "I don't know." He was arrested for possession of prescription pills and marijuana. / Johnny Belford was stagger- ing along the road in Margaretta when police asked his name and where he was going. He replied. "I don't have to put up with this, and it ain't none of your business where I'm going, cracker." . He was arrested for disorderly intoxication. V A woman being cited for drinking in public was asked her name. She replied, "Diane Carter." When she signed the citation, however, she mistakenly wrote her real name, "'Judy Smith." She wvas charged with resisting an officer without violence and vio- lation of probation. V Daniel Grooms at first denied breaking into a hair salon, but was asked again. He replied, "I ate five dollars of munchies food and I might have done it and been out of my mind." He was arrested for burglary. CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON V Clinton Horne was charged with battery after hitting a man with a "plastic object... that resem- bled a three-foot candy cane." v' Kevin Wilkerson grabbed a rake and started chasing a man who'd been riding with his es- tranged wife. Just before that, he threatened to cut himself with a knife and blame the man. Later, he tore his wife's clothes off before she and the man were able to es- cape. N ISC.ELLANEOUS V Charles Griffin III of Missis- sippi was caught shoplifting a 12- pack of beer, two cans of Vienna sausages and a pack of crackers from a convenience store. He told police he'd just been re- leased from the CLVA's custody. He said the agency had authorized his actions and would pao for the mer- chandise he took. V /4.fter Mark Criss was arrested,.. he arranged to pass along $700 to. his friend, John Abbott, so he could get bailed out of jail. Instead, Mr. Abbott spent the money on a truck and some mari- juana. %V After Julie Thornton of Or- ange Park was arrested for disor- derly intoxication at the Country Club Lounge. she told police she had State Attorney Harry Shorstein of Jacksonville on retainer as her private counsel, then urinated in her pants. v Diane Michael was passed out in her car, engine still running, %%hen she was awvakened by a deputy. When she raised her head, she had a dollar bill sticking out of her mouth. She grabbed a couple of ciga- rette packs and a plastic bottle, and tried to hide them between her legs. The packs contained several pre- scription pills. v Randall Harrington was stag- gering in and out of the westbound lane of US 90 east of Macclenny. He told police he was walking home to Lake City, but offered to sit by the road until he sobqred up. "I just got ouf of jail and I'm on probation and I have to see my pro- bation officer today and I was afraid I would test positive for mar- ijuana so I went to Winn Dixie and stole a bottle of pills to help me pass the drug test." V Danny Taylor was at a hunting lodge north of Sanderson when Deputy James Parham III respond- ed to a burglar alarm. Dep. Parham radioed dispatch: He's coming out on the porch, his hands are up and he's naked. Sheriff Joey Dobson, monitoring the radio: What did he say? Chief Gerald Gonzalez, also monitoring the radio: Sheriff, he said he's naked. Sheriff Dobson: What's this world coming to? AND FINALLY... /Donn Worley was arrested for disorderly intoxication after police stopped him up as he was walking along US 90. After unsuccessfully asking not to be arrested, he be- came introspective, lamenting: "Every time I get into trouble I'm drunk." Well, Donn and fellow goobers it's probably just a coin- cidence. See you next year. Dear Editor: On the first day of the new year 2006- not 1956 I was shocked to find out that racism is still very much a part of Baker County. My fami- ly was personally involved in one of the incidents; the other incident was brought to my attention after I told my youngest child what hap- pened. Let me explain: I am the proud grandmother of five children, three of them are biological and two are adopted. The adopted children are' bi-racial. To celebrate New Years, my daughter and son-in-law accompanied my husband and myself to the Jaguar vs. Titans football game. During our tailgating, my son-in-law received a phone call from their babysit- ter. She called to tell him she couldn't babysit for them anymore her landlord came by her house to collect rent and saw the two bi-racial children present. He wanted to know if they lived there. The babysitter told him no, that she was keeping them for the afternoon. She also told him she keeps them before and after school. The landlord informed her he didn't want "them" on his property. A little later the babysitter's aunt called about a vacant trailer next door. The first question out of the landlord's mouth was "Are any niggers going to be living there?" The landlord is from one of Baker County's and Macclenny's older and once-prominent families, and I am absolutely appalled at his behavior. Children aren't born with any pre-conceived notions of color. In fact, if \ou ask my grandchildren their color, they will tell you they are "tan." The second incident I %%as made aware of on Ne" Years night. When I told my youngest child what happened regarding her nieces, she told me of another person in Macclenny who feels the same way. This person is considered one of the best in-home daycare providers in Macclennx. She keeps a friend's white child while the mother works, but refuses to keep the other child, who is also bi-racial. Can you imagine how the child feels? She isn't allowed to go to the same daycare as her sister! I wonder if this person told the Department of Children and Families that she won't keep black kids when she was licensed? My understanding is she isn't licensed at all. Let me ask both of these fine, upstanding members of our communi- ty a few questions. V Will you refuse to be treated by someone in the medical profession if you're sick or dying, and the only provider available is a person of color? V Will you let one of your family members who isn't breathing be given mouth-to-mouth resuscitation by a person of color? V Do you shop? Do you attend church? Do you sleep at night? If you answered "yes" to any of the above, you are a poor display of the human spirit. Did you know that if you tie a "racist" tag around your neck, a person of color will still administer aid if you or a family member need it? Do you realize the odds are great that your clothing is made by a person of color, and your food is processed and packaged by a person of color? Are you now going to go naked and starve to death? Does the person in the next pew at church know how you feel? Does your pastor know? There is only one heaven and one hell, and color is not a factor for entering either. A racist is a person who: 1) Believes that race accounts for differ- ences in human character or ability, and that a particular race is superior to others, and; 2) Practices discrimination and prejudice based on race. Do you also discriminate against people who are handicapped? Disabled? Catholic? Democrat or Republican? If so you are a bigot, defined as a person strongly partial to one's own group, religion, race or politics, and who is intolerant of those who differ. You know who you are, so if you have the nerve please respond openlN in the paper. If you do, that disabled guy, Asian, Hispanic or black relative might find out how you really feel! NMAR KIPER Alacclenny ,'bCopyrighted Material9 Syndicated Content p Z Available from Commercial News Providers" :4 4a Proviers q Aber00 lm The gd and thehd of 2006 g p" Ofho^'* .'' -.. j'* MY SIDE OF THE MATTER It's that time again. It's the new year and of course, time for me to look at the past year at things I loved about 2005 and things I hope that I never see again. V I understand Michael Jackson has moved to the Arab country of Dubai. I hope the King of Pop plans to stay there. The 'media fias- co.that was the Michael Jackson trial rivaled those of Martha Stew- art and OJ Simpson trial, things I -wish to never see again. A word of warning to Michael about Dubai, however. It is subject to strict Islamic law. If someone is caught stealing, they chop off your hand. It's better to keep things to yourself unless you want to lose' them. V I could also do without an in- depth knowledge of Brad Pitt, Jen- nifer Anniston, Jennifer Lopez, An- gelina Jolie, or Ben Afleck's love life. Somehow they all seem to be mixed up together in a big stew of romance and intrigue. I honestly can't tell them apart. They seem to be one big celebrity Jennijennig- inabenabradifer. V I also am tired of not being able to tell the difference between pop and country music. I'm begin- ning to long for the day of steel guitars and guys named Buck, Porter, Ferlin and Merle. I tune in a country channel and all the guys are in tight jeans and long hair and singing pop songs, then I tune in the pop channel and all the guys are in tight jeans and long hair and singing pop songs. There's not a dime's difference between them. v I can't get enough of my iPod, howe\ er. It is in the process of rev- olutionizing music and makes me feel like I'm on the cutting edge just having one. I'm not, of course: I am still stuck in the quicksand of middle age, but I love the little thing. It stores, more songs than I can listen to in a month, and iTunes has changed the way I buy music., It's cheaper by five or six dollars to download an album to my comput- er than to buy it in the stores. V Hurricanes. You know it's a bad hurricane season when they run out of names and have to start on the Greek alphabet. I can't think ,of anything even remotely funny to w rite about the devastation in Flori- da and on the Gulf Coast. Seeing pictures .of New Orleans still. breaks my heart. It's probably my favorite big city in US and though it will come back, it won't be the same. V Gritty and suspenseful televi- sion shows and the rare interesting reality show. This past year has' seen some really excellent televi- sion programs like Lost, Criminal Minds, Numbers and Project Run- way. V On the other hand, there are shows I love to hate like Wife Swap, the reality show about the guy who is trying to have a sex change, and the dumb Martha Stewart takeoff on The Apprentice. I do admit I'm really tempted to tune into Dancing With the Stars and its spinoff, Skating With the Stars. V Bling. Not only do I hate the name, I hate the urge. Rappers and celebrities haven't gotten enough with flashy cars and huge diamond necklaces. Oh no. Now they've moved on to grills. I'm not talking about encrusting my barbecue with rhinestones, I'm talking fancy gold bridges with diamonds and rubies. that snap on over front teeth. .' The return of the Jaguars. Whether it is David Garrard or By- ron Leftwich at the helm, the Jaguars are back in the playoffs for the first time since 1999 and I can't wait. Even if they don't manage to make it past the New England Pa- triots in round one, I'm still a hap- py camper. , V Cell phones. I hate them even though I own one. I can think of some other Baker County residents who probably wish they'd never been invented. I'm sure that this year will prob- ably have its share of great mo- ments and stuff that we'd rather not see again. Only time will tell. THE BAKER 2004 Award Winning Newspaper Florida Press Association ) National Newspaper Assoc. Better Weekly ' Newspaper Contests ,Meber JAMES C. MCGAULEY Publisher/Editor NEWS & SPORTS Michael Rinker NEWS & FEATURES - Keaey Lamlgan COMMENT CherylR. Pngel ADVERTI1SINGIRAPHICS Jessica Prevatt & Laur Biner FEATURES & COMMENT- Robert Geard BUSINESS MANAGER- Karidn Thomas CLASSIFIED ADS- Barbam Bladwe Thrift shop in need of new home Dear Editor The recent cold snap made me realize I needed to purchase a warm jacket for my son: the one from last year was painfully small on him. Funds are limited for us, so I decided to go to The Thrifty Shop on College St. in Macclenny to see if I could find one. Fran and Marlene the mother and daughter who operate the small store, greeted us as usual: but this time the mood was differ- ent. A sign on the door explained t they, were closing due to the build- ing being sold. Fran went on to, explain to me tha thatthey had been unable to find another location - one man had even told them that there was "no place in Baker County for the business." Although it isn't something Fran and Marlene can advertise, their regular customers know the policy: if you walk in cold, you'll leave with a jacket... whether or not you can pay for it. Additionally, many of the non- profit agencies in Baker County, are grateful for the kindness shown by Fran and Marlene, fre- quently sending their needy clients (many of whom are children) to The Thrifty Shop for free clothing. Fran and Marlene have never, been known to turn away anyone in need. Now the tables have turn- ed and they are the ones in need. I love Baker County. I'm sure it's heart is big enough to find a plaqe for these two kind ladies to operate their shop. ELIZABETH BRETING Americorps Health Educator ,Matcclenny We want your opinion- we also want it to be signed with a phone number! THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS COUNTY PRESS USPS 040-280 Post Office Box 598 104 South 5th St. Macclenny, FL 32063 (904) 259-2400 www.bakercountypress.com email: bcpress@nefcom.net' This newspaper Is printed on recycled paper. The Baker County Press is published each Thursday by Baker County Press, Inc. Periodicals postage paid under permit issued April 12, 1929 at the post office in ,Macclenny, Florida. SUBSCRIPTION RATES $20,00 a year inside Baker County; $25.00 a year outside Baker County; deduct $1.00 for persons 65 years of age or older, mili- tary personnel on active duty outside Baker County, and college students attending school and living outside Baker County. POSTMASTER: send address changes to The Baker County Press, P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL. 32063. 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THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, January 5, 2006 Page Four DUI scored' "four times' drunk An Arizona man reported by an off-duty Jacksonville officer to be swerving on Interstate 10 late in the afternoon of December 30 turned out to have a blood alcohol level nearly four times that consid- ered drunk in Florida. Adrian Lucht, 35, of Phoenix told deputies he was driving his 2001 Ford pickup to Tampa and believed he was somewhere in MiSisisippi when he-turned around in the median .near the SR 228 interchange at Macclenny. Just prior to that, the westbound pickup was seen weaving in traffic and several times swerved off the travel lanes on the interstate. Deputy David Morgan got be- hind the pickup after the tip from the officer, who was commuting home about 5:00, and finally stop- ped it two miles east of 228. Mr. Lucht appeared to be disori- ented and police found a half-con- sumed bottle of rum and bottle of over-the-counter cold medicine ,in the vehicle. The county's drug dog Zeus also alerted to the presence of nar- cotics in the pickup, but none were found. The driver was charged both with DUI and driving on an expir- ed Arizona license. Local deputies made more ar- rests over the New Years weekend after stopping motorists who turn- ed out to be driving on licenses suspended multiple times. V Anthony Veto, 25, of Jack- sonville was stopped on CR 228 for speeding on New Years Eve and found to be without a license because of a five-time suspension. Mr. Veto told Deputy Brad Dougherty he was driving the 2001 Toyota because his girlfriend had been drinking. V That is the same excuse given by Daniel Bell, 28, of Sanderson after his 2000 Chevrolet was stop- ped about 3:00 on New Years morning near CR 125 and Noah Raulerson Road. Deputy Garrett 'Bennett said he stopped the vehicle for a tail light violation, and learned Mr. Bell's li- cense had been suspended six times. He was arrested and his com- panion, 28-year-old Nicole Patten of Sanderson, was ticketed for having an open container of alco- hol in the vehicle. The officer said she tossed a beer bottle out of the car when he stopped it. V Another six-time suspension turned up after Deputy James Parham, III stopped an Acura for speeding on 1-10 near the 228 in- terchange the afternoon of New Years Day. Driver Kenneth Newton, 22, of Jacksonville was also charged with going 90 in a 70 mph zone. V Jack Vanscoyk, 19, of Glen St. Mary was found to have no dri- ver's license at all after he was stopped on US 90 near Sandeison the afternoon of December 26. V Deputy Ben Anderson arrest- ed Keith Gould, 34, of Macclenny the afternoon of December 30 after his 1990 Jeep ran off the road near CR 23C and Reuben Crawford Road. The officer charged Mr. Gould with reckless dri\ ing, and said ,it appearedd the Jeep left the roadway at high speed in a neighborhood populated with children ptla)ing outdoors. A trio of new fraud cases, two involving identity theft and anoth- er involving a bogus money order from Utah, were reported to the Baker County sheriff's department during the week between Christ- mas and New Years and resulted in one arrest. Pamela Howell, 32, of Glen St. Mary faces a charge of forgery for attempting to cash a $180 check December 29 at Vystar Credit Un- ion in Macclenny. Ms. Howell is also accused of stealing a wallet from Vystar em- ployee Carolyn Plemmons of Glen, apparently while waiting in her Sixth St. office that afternoon.: She allegedly presented the check written on the closed ac- count of her' estranged husband' Eric. Deputy Michael Cre\\s add- ed the theft count after finding the wallet v.hile processing, Ms. Ho- well for arrest. The officer is acquainted with , Ms..Plemmons and recognized her identification. Other items from the wallet were later found in the rear seat of Deputy Crews' patrol car. In other cases: V James Roge rs of Macclenny, another V star customer, brought several nvm.--.. orders into the local office December 27 and learned the\ were fraudulent. The orders had been sent by a Cash is stolen Roger P.iar;els of Maicclenn, reported the apparent theft of $550 cash that had been hidden under ' the front seat of his 19S6 Honda. He told police the money went missing overnight on December 31 while the unlocked vehicle was parked off Mitch Lane. The money was wrapped in a cloth. In other thefts, someone took tools valued at $125 and belonging to Timothy Carter of Macclenny the afternoon of December 26. The tools were at a construction site off Deerwood Circle where the victim had been working. He named a suspect who denied in- volvement. Larry Judy of Lake City told police someone tossed either a bottle or coffee mug through the windshield of his eastbound tanker truck on US 90 in west Baker County. Steiven Dilley in Utah, and were supposed to: represent funds Mr. Rogers was to use to purchase an airline ticket to the US for a Eng- lish v orman he met on the Internet. V Someone apparently used the ' Vystar account and routing num- ber belonging to Juli Williams of Macclenn\ to make several large purchases during the Christmas season. One check was to Macy's De- partment store for $523; the se- cond to J.C. Penny for $2400. The purchases may have been made in Ohio using an Alabama identifica- tion card, police were told. V The Cleveland, Ohio area was pinpointed as the location of two purchascsand a trio of ATM cash withdrawals from the account of Da\ id Khapp of Glen St. Mary. All apparently occurred on De- *cember 21, and totaled $S.22. A 27-year-old mother who brought her five-year-old son to a New Years party near Glen St. Mary and passed out in nearby woods was arrested for child ne- glect and disorderly intoxication. Trudy Bryant, who has a Rai- ford, Fla. address, showed up drunk at the party off Trotter Lane about 20 minutes after the new year began. She had earlier been telephoned by ex-husband James Davis, 24, who was at the party and told police he called to wish her and their son a, Happy New Year. Witnesses told Deputy Greg Burnsed Ms. Bryant was belliger- ent and wanted to fight, and ran to nearby wxoods with her child after the party host Josh Collins took her vehicle keys and called police. The officer scoured the wooded area and found Ms. Bryant passed out in the roadway of nearby Smooth Bore Lane. The young son was -tandine on the side of the road crying. The youth was later released into the custody of his step-father, and a 7-year-old daughter who was at the party remained with her father Mr. Davis. In another incident that day, two county deputies uJminiktered four, shocks from their Taser pistols Butch's Paint & Body Shop 5573 Harley Thrift Rd. 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Classes are free and product samples, door prizes, childcare and a cholesterol and blood sugar test are provided. :4000- Seeking clues in invasion... (From page one) way through the holiday party cir- cuit: over New Years weekend. One of them was a possible link between the brothers and the daughter of School Superintendent Paula Barton, who lives next door to Jody Thrift and is his aunt. 'Nancy Paulette Barton, 19, was admittedrecently into a Jack- sonville drug rehab center and thus' is not available for questioning,' according to Investigator Steve Harvey, who along with Lt., Chuck Brannan was assigned to the case.' Ms. Barton had been in jail fol- lowing her arrest December 18 for disorderly conduct when she re- fused to leave the vehicle of her aunt, who is, Jody Thrift's mother. -Her mother and other family members were attempting at the time to admit her into treatment. ;The investigators affirm that no link is kno\% n between Ms. Barton. and the Munoz brothers, or be- tween them and Mr. Thrift. Superintendent Barton and mem- bers of her family ;were known to be concerned about the daughter and, the company she was keeping, mostly in the Sanderson area. Death is ruled a homicide The'medical examiner in Gaines- ville ruled over the weekend that a Sanderson man found dead fol- lowing a fight at a local bar likely died from blunt trauma to the head: A daughter found Willie J. Hudson, 53, slumped on a couch: in a travel trailer behind a resi- dence on Clayton Ave. the morn- ing of December 30. Deandrea Harmon told police she went to the Club 229 in north Sanderson the night before after receiving a tip that he had been beaten by another male. Ms. Harmon said the person who called her named Tayaris ,,S. Donaldsto, 2.0, also of Saiderson, as the person \\ho beat her father... The daughter said her father ap- peared to be in an "incoherent state" when she brought him home from the bar. She said she checked on him during the night and he was breathing. Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church CR 12- N., Sanderson, FL SundaySchool 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 , Required Divorce Class Court approved parenting class & certificate same morning. Last Saturday of each' month starting 1/28/06 in'Macclenny. 800-767-8193 (Also offered in Gainesville) S Lostchildren's dog-I Black with white throat. Trailridge, Rayonier Rd. First caller, please call back. Police do know some facts and sequences surrounding the actual crime: v Mr. Munoz, \ho :'as due to lake a job this Nweek as an electri- cian's helper in Kentucky. discon- nected the power to Jody Thrift's house before entering. 1He or his brother also pulled out the tele- phone lines. v Prior to that. the brothers parked a 1995 Chev rolet Blazer about 300 yards s northwest of the house. v Mr. Thrift. 27. said he re- turned to his bedroom from the kitchen where he had gone for a drink of water and noticed his ceil- ing fan % as off. His wife Sabrina. 24. said she had not turned it off. v iMr. Thrift remembers looking out a indow\ and noting the powA - er w as on at the nearby home ot Superintendent Barton. Shortly after that, he says lie heard a loud crash tthe brothers tossed a boat anchor through a glass door). v Sabrina Thrift screamed and her husband yelled for the intrud- ers to identify themselves He saw E a light under his bedroom door and opened fire when Richard Munoz opened it and stood there with a flashlight in one hand and what Jod\ Thrift said .'.as an "unknown object" in the other. % Mr. Thrift said he shot his .357 magnum pistol "a number of times" and when police arril ed the\ found Richard Munoz bleed- ing from multiple %wounds. Mr. Munoz %%as armed with a .22 caliber pistol he apparently. -%as carrying in a holster attached to his beltl. After police and rescue arrived, the\ noted he repeatedly\ motioned %with his right hand and arm as if attempting to unholster a pistol. Mr Thrift said he took the pistol from beside the intruder and kept it until police arri\ ed. A small pocket knife \\as also found near the %wounded man. \ Deputies arrived within min- utes of Ms. Thrift's call for help, and the youngerr brother ran to- w ard one of the police cruisers and told the officers his brother had been shot. He also pointed to the Thrift residence. Robert Munoz had blood on his RA clothing and hands, the officers recalled, and was in a panicked state. Though one of the entrances to the enclave e of Thrift family resi- dences is equipped w ith an electric eate, it w\as open that morning and the brothers drove onto the proper- t\ and parked the Blazer near the first cure in the road, walking the rest of the w ay to the house. In estigator Harvey said this week that authorities in Cleveland, Ohio are checking on the brothers' background, and neither has a local criminal record. Richard NMunoz has lived in the area for years and graduated from Baker Count\ High School \where he reportedly .\as an honor stu- dent. The brothers had a number of local addresses in recent months. said the in estigator, the latest south of Sanderson off CR 229. Last May. Richard Munoz was liv- ing in Georgia and the Callahan atea in November. "We're dealing with a lot of unusual elements in this crime and we're got a lot of work to do put- ting this thing together. even if it k as just a random act like the bo\ said," commented Sheriff Joe\ Dobson. THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, January 5, 2006 Page Five CE 259-3491 904-364-0138 O? O O .~Li^ 'W l WE'RE CLEARING OUT OUR STORE TO MAKE ROOM FOR 2006 MERCHANDISE! SOFAS CHAIRS BEDROOMS DINING SETS * TABLES DESKS & MORE! LGIBSON McDoNALD'S I THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, JanuaryS, 2006 Page Six Crews cane grinding unites family and history BY KELLEY LANNIGAN Press Staff Terry Crews knows his sugar cane. As a young boy, he helped his father and grandfather plant and harvest the tall, slender, grassy stalks. He has fond memories pf seeing the hot syrup being poured into clear glass bottles. Traditionally, for many fami- lies, the syrup they made from sugar cane provided their sole source of sugar. It was a necessity to know how to grow,and process the cane. Over time, with the increasing availability of commercial sugar, people didn't need to depend so much on the syrup. But Crews never forgot the. syr- up-niaking technique. About twen- ty-two years ago, he started raising the cane again on the rich soil of his wife's family farm in Glen St. Mary. Crews had specific reasons for growing a new crop of sugar cane. He wanted to create an event that Would be the focal point of an annual family gathering and pre- serve and pass on a tradition now almost lost. In 1984 he planted a new crop of cane and planned the first reunion for the first weekend in December, just after har\ est. And that %was the beginning of the annual Crews FamilN Cane Grinding reunion. "At first there was only about 20 or so people that attended: mN brothers and their w ives and a few% kids," recalls the soft-spoken Crews. "But ever year it grew. The family started bringing friends. Nott it's a huge event, with upw ards of 250 people some \ears. -\We have a big celebration w ith music. We cook chickens, catfish, a hog and have games for the kids and recognition of special people in attendance. People come from all over the country." But central to the event is the making of the syrup. The ripe cane is harvested in the late fall, usually\ near the end of November. The green leaf\ tops (shucks) are removed and the-dark purplish stalks chopped off near ground level and hauled in from the fields. to the site of the mill. The old cane. sweep Cre0\s used for \ears is still present at the grinding site. A. long cyprus log is attached in the mid- dle to an elevated stand which houses a series of blades enclosed CIVWS 1,1Ic/k'"a i~i I-Ild s//ip~ir uii callei11ccIllro igh k dw Sumlt~l~ip hos.t 11'I/hIvsIc' ~O 01hio~ud blo'11 b,.i i en C U nUtI t'U /01rtOlt:j, ,le ItIUC. )CA Il toii n~p, rntA,/-'to. & &uoJ and Ca it Uif. *. i., in a metal casing. An opening in the casing allows the cane to be fed through the rotating blades %which crush it, releasing the raw% juice which .flows out of a spout and is strained through a rough cloth before flowing into a drum. A mule or horse attached to one end of the pole provided the rotat- ing action of the blades as the ani- mal walked in a circle, pulling the pole. E\entuall\, people used their tractors for this purpose. Today, a second mill has been mechanized with a 5-horsepower electric motor to turn the blades. making the process easier and a bit faster The stalks are fed in b\ hand. It takes about 415 minutes to grind 250 stalks. enough to fieldd close to 60 gallons of rawt juice. Crews and the friends that help him ha\ e modified the process one other wa\. Before, the juice was hand-w\alked one bucket at the time from the catch dium at the grinder and dumped into the boiler basin. "That got to be a little hard on. -us old guys." laughs Cret, s. "'Trillb, my witife. had'the idea of, hooking up a hose to the drum and siphoning off the juice directly, into the boiler. So we got a length of garden hose and hooked up a sump pump. Works just great.." Crews built the boiler himself. The large metal basin is encased in, / lkcmnan., Metal Roofing F Homes and MlIobile Homes Factory Certified Professional Insrflcrs Many Styles and Colors to Choose From Manufacturer's W\arranties up to a LIFETIME! State Certified Roofing Contractor CCC057SS7! Visit us on the web, at: www.lifetimemetalroofing.com (904)779-5786 1-800-662-8897 EaBs .U Toll Free SUGAR CANE QUICK FACTS Sugar cane is a type of grass and originated in New Guinea. *Christopher Colum- bus introduced sugar cane to the Caribbean. It is the source of 70% of the world's sugar. An alcohol made from sugar cane is used as fuel for cars in Brazil. brick he salvaged from a portion of the former Main Street in Lake City. The bricks are large, each %eighing close to nine pounds Ana o en space \\as created to hold \\ood and a large metal drain pipe. also salvaged, \%as installed as the chimney When the fire is stoked, the juice makes its journey through the garden, hose in the basin N which is now heating up. Syrup is usually made in two batches It takes about three hours to produce the first batch, allo%% ing time for the o% en to get hot The second batch finishes in about two and one half hours. As the cloud\ liquid heats, the temperature is monitored and a thick foani rises to the top which is remo'. d b\ skimmers Skimmers are small metal basins attached b\ ',tire to ),ood broom handles. The basins are perforated %kith mnan\ holes, usually h b\ dri \ing a n:ill over and o\er through the metal. This allots the liquid to strain back into the basin and the foam skimmingg" to be removed and dumped into a bucket. It also allows the liquJd near the surface to be cooled. presenting the basin from boiling o, er. As Crewvs and his helpers skim the heating liquid, cows stand and stare across the nearb\ pasture fence in anticipation. Crew s tops off a bucket of skimmines and heads toward the fence. The cos grow tense w ith expectation He dumps the skim- mings in a through and the cow s dig ill. ."It's really\ L'ood for them, he explains. Makes their coats shin.\. \\e feed them the plummings, too" i ground remains of the canes). When the liquid boils dotwn, a board is placed at the rim of a metal container ''. ith a siphon near the bottom.. As the hot liquid is scooped up in buckets and dumped in the container, the board catches any spillage which runs back down into the boiler, minimizing Saste. A bed sheet spread across the opening strains the liquid a second time ,Th en it's .time to bottle .-he. syrup. "When it boils down you get aboul si\ gallons of s) rup." said Crews, as his helpers fill quart sized glass jars ith the distinct e tasting amber-colored s\rup Each tamill yet< a bottle to take home. Throughout the next year in locations as tfr 'ai. a\ as Michigan and Hawaii, family\ and friends can have a ta-,te of syrup on a hot bis- cuit or a stack of pancakes and remember ,'% inessing, firsthand, a' unique process that has all but dis-' 'appe-ared. Cret s hopes his chil- dren %\ill carr\ the tradition into the future. "We're oin,-g to do this as long as we can," he said. 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Aft Trtece and, Mr Bnll'lt Couple engaged Kurt and Cindy Treece of Glen St. Mary, alone with Terry Bennett of Sanderson and Michelle Honsberger of Starke, are pleased to announce the engagement of- their children Lauren Elizabeth Treece of Glen St. Mary and Jon- athan Brett Bennett of Sanderson. An April w wedding is planned. Ms. Treece is attending nursing school at LCCC and current\ works at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab. Ni. Bennett is employed at InSteel. Inc. of Sanderson. Olustee pageant entries sought Contestants arc being sought for the 2006 Olustee Festital Pageant. The pageant \\ill be Januar\ 28 at the Columbia .Count\ Schools administrative building. Awards will include scholarships, savings bonds, trophies, crow ns and ban- ners. All first place winners ill ride in the Olustee Festi\al Parade on February\ 18. Baker Count\ entries ages 2-20 are invited to compete. There \ ill be a separate talent and photogenic competition. Applications ma\ be obtained by calling 3S6-"52-3430. The deadline for entries is Januar\ IS. ,., ,- .- Lordy, Lordy, Look who's 40Z Lynn Gainey IH. .,B D (Happy Birthday! Mr Hitt andtl M. Snell rCouple engaged Anthony and Connie Snell of Macclenny and Jeiry and Ann Hite of Macclenn\ are pleased to an- nounce the engagement of their children Jennifer Snell to Jerem\ Hite. Jennifer is a junior at Jack- sonville Uniersit\. Jeremy is a 2005 graduate of the Uni\ersit\ of North Florida. A Nla% wedding is planned. : Jt ska ,liadow. s Sister arrives Jason and Joseph Meado\\ s of St. George, Ga., are proud to announce the birth of their sister Jessika Nickole. She was born. December 29 and weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces. Proud parents are Nichole and Billy Meadow% s. Grandparents are KennN and Samira Batten of Houston. Tex., Rachel and Bill\ Meadows of St. George. Prs Ad etiig Dedln 4 p Mod . Circle 4: 4~. Specializing in: Living Rooms Bedrooms Kidl'"Bedrooms Dining Rooms Home Qffice Lodge Decor F..-7 :- . ~- '- - 60.000 Sq. Ft. of Beautiful Furni Home Furnishings & Accessor Gifts & accessories available for all rooms At IA- Ilk iture. ries * Al% BY KELLEY LANNIGAN Press Staff Main and Ida Pearl Outlaw of Macclenny stand holding hands in front of a plum tree on their farm as I snap their photograph. S-"What's the secret to such a long, and happy marriage"? I asked. The Outlaws just smiled. "There's no secret," they assured - me. "You have to be lucky enough to find the right person and then you need to be friends." '"We've never fought at all," says Ida Pearl," looking fondly at her husband. "We just always, got along so well The Outlaws celebrated 60 years of marriage on their last anni\ ersary, December 23, 2005. Love of familN is also a uniting force for the couple. Having lost their son William to an ijlness years ago, the Outla% s are de\ oted to their remaining child, daughter Willie Hazel, her husband Tom and their children, sons Joshua and Aaron. "We kept our grandsons almost constantly %hen they were young." says Main. "TheN were alhwal\s doing something out here on the farm or pla, ing in Turke\ Creek." "The boys are both in college and they both w ork, too." Ida adds. "We'\e al%\as been \er involved in their lies and we're %er\ proud of them Main and Ida still lead active. bus\ li es. She dro\c a bus for thir- t\ \ears and w~as alo a substitute teacher in local schools during that time. Ida still subs nearly\ e\er\ da\. \hen she isn't at school, she indulges her passion for fishing, catching bass and catfish on the Su%%annee Riler. She supplies much of the fish for all her friend's fish fr\ suppers. Main grow-,s w wonderful produce including gLrapes. fruit and pecan trees. HL is an a% id hunter and his game trophies fill their home. Main met Ida when she %\as \working at How\ard's drugstore in NMacclenn\ afternoons after school. After scr\ ing in France dunnp World War II, he bought and oper- ated a restaurant serx ice station in Macclenn\. While his mother W~ainaa dIda Pearl (Outlaw,'stand in from of ont of tlht inanv frnit freti on their farmp. [ie counplcr~vew/v octkhi med their t60th i, edding aunniet %an, L, *. .Kelle-, La.rag,..' watched the business. Main would. slip off and walk up to the drug store to see Ida. 'I drank a milk shake e\er\ day in order to spend a little time w% ith her," he says. "The courtship was quick. \\e met in October and in December %we married. I just knew% she was the one." "I learned a lot from Main dur- ing the years. He even taught me how to cook," states Ida. "He's a \ ery honest man. He only stole one thing in his whole life and that %\as me. 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FREE APPETIZER Your Choice: Onion Rings, Fried Squash, Fried Green Tomatoes, Chili Cheese Fries Only valid at Macclenny location. Must present coupon. ] | Not valid with any other offer. 1 coupon per person per visit. Expires 1/30/06. 'Aft A THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday. January 5, 2006 PaEe Eiaht Gut-wrenching loss costs Cats a chance for tournament title BY MICHAEL RINKER Press Sports The Wildcats boys basketball team dominated the Florida First Coast Classic for 11 of 12 quarters they played over the three-day tournament. Unfortunately, that one quarter cost them a shot at the championship. The Cats finished 2-1 in the holiday tournament they host each year. They'd won it each year until 2004, when they dropped all three games. The Cats entered the tournament with a 2-6 record. Providence defeated Crescent City for the champi- onship. The Cats looked good out of the gate in their first round game against Union County December 29, but squandered a 17-point halftime lead to lose 67-65. The key play came with 40 seconds to left in the game. The Cats had a two-point lead and the ball, but in- stead of running out the clock, they turned it over while trying to force the ball inside. "We dropped one we shouldn't have dropped," Coach Charles Ruise said. "We made a few key mis- takes, but that's the building process. We see where we made the mistakes so the next time around we won't make them again." After the turnover, the Tigers took the ball down the court and hit a three to go up 66- 65. With 15 seconds left, Cats' guard Nate Strachan missed a tough base- line drive and Union County re- . bounded. 4- The Cats fouled to stop the clock and the Tigers hit one of two, making the score 67-65. With nine seconds left, the Tigers rebounded a missed shot by Dustin , Combs, but failed to convert on either .,, foul shot at the other end. The Cats' final chance ended when big man Andrew Bowman couldn't handle a difficult entry.pass, and the ball bounced out of bounds with 1.7 seconds left. It was a shocking loss after the Cats' early domination. They opened the game with a 19-7 run, which they pushed it to a 36-19 advantage at halftime. Led by Justin Gaskins, they were sharp on offense and intimidating on defense. The senior swingman blocked at least three shots in the first half. He also scored 22 points to lead the Cats. Donta Jdohnson and Lee Lamb each had nine. The Tigers, down by 17 at the half, came out of the locker room, with a 15-8 run in the first 4:24 of the third quarter, then finished 10-2 to close within 46-44 at the end of the quarter. Less than a minute into the fourth, they took their first lead on a three- pointer. The Cats.responded with a three- ball of their own to reclaim the lead with 6:26 to go. They held a slim lead the rest of the way until the Tigers hit a break- away layup to tie the game at 63 with Gary Dugger less than.a minute to go. Lee Lamb was called for a flagrant foul on the play, but the Tigers missed both free throws then failed to convert on the ensuing possession. Ironically, Lamb was flagrantly fouled on the re- sulting fast break. He hit both free throws to give the Cats a 65-63 lead with 47 seconds to go. Several seconds later came the crucial turnover that allowed the Tigers to take the lead for good. Despite the potentially devas- tating loss, the Cats bounced back the next day to defeat Paxon 71- 52. "As coaches we have to keep the kids up," Ruise said. "You've got to give credit to our coaching staff. They put it behind them and started preparing for the next game." Against the Eagles, the Cats showed they learned a lesson from the night before, increasing, their 13-point halftime lead into a 16-point advantage by the end of the third quarter, and maintaining it until the end. Gaskins again led the way with 14 points, followed by Carlos Holton with 13 and Bowman with 12. In their final game of the tour- nament, the Cats on Saturday eas- ily disposed of University Christ- Juiin Ga km,' with a no-look pass while driving the lane against Union County. Ruise to minimize game plan so Cats can do 'more playing, less thinking' BY MICHAEL RINKER Press Sports Wildcats' coach Charles Ruise didn't find out anything he didn't already know about his team dur- ing last week's Florida First Coast Classic it's a deep, talented team plagued by inconsistency and prone to make key mistakes at crucial times. He did,,however, come up with a couple of ideas for adjusting his game plan. "Well give them less things that they have to focus on," he said. "They can do more playing, and less thinking." oThe Cat,ypnt2-L in the tour- nament, which they host each year, but the one loss was a doozy. They blew. a 17-point halftime lead in losing 67-65 to Union County. The Cats had the lead and the ball with 40 seconds to go, but turned it over when they tried to work the ball inside instead of running out the clock. After listening to a reporter talk about how gut-wrenching the loss was, Ruise smiled weakly and said, "If that's how the newspaper guy feels, imagine how the coach rips a rebound away from a couple of University Christian players. ian 55-39. They were up 25 midway through the third quarter. Gaskins had 16 and Kyle Kennedy had 11. Both were named to the all-tournament team, along with teammate Gary Dugger. Until the Fat Lady Sings OBSERVATIONS BY BOB GERARD The Jaguars finished the regu- lar season in emphatic style on Sunday afternoon, defeating the Tennessee Titans 40-14. The Jaguars scored on the first drive of the game and never looked back, controlling every as- pect of the game and ensuring they will have plenty of momen- tum going into the wildcard game against the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. It was a game in which head coach Jack Del Rio chose to rest most of his regulars. Byron Left- wich looked relaxed and confi- dent as he strolled the sidelines in a baseball cap. Fred Taylor smiled and chatted with other players. Jimmy Smith was in the game only long enough to collect four passes from David Garrard. As soon as Smith had enough yardage to give him 1000 for the season, he was pulled by Del Rio. It was a class move for the head coach. Smith wanted the mile- stone because it was his ninth 1000-yard season, tying, him for second place all-time with former Raider Tim Brown. Only former 49er and Raider Jerry Rice has more. Rice retired with 14 sea- sons of at least 1000 yards. Garrard again looked solid, and the potential quarterback contro- versy over whether he or Left- wich should start stretched to the NFL Today program where for- mer Bengals quarterback Boomer Esiason opined that Garrard should get the start in much the same way that Bill Belichek gave Tom Brady the start over Drew Bledsoe, who was coming off an injury. Brady went on to lead the Patriots to their first of three Su- per Bowl titles. The Jaguars hope that they can stop Brady's run when they travel to Foxboro for Saturday's wild- card game. It will be quite a task, but not an impossible one. The Jaguars showed they have the personnel to win tough games in tough situ- ations. Against Tennessee, which had an 8-3 record at Alltel Stadium going into Sunday's game, Gar- rard was workmanlike, hitting a wide variety of receivers. LeBrandon Toefield had 100 yards rushing and Alvis Pearman also looked good on the ground. In the second half, with the Jaguars winning in a big way, Del Rio rested Garrard and brought in former FAMU quarterback Quinn Gray. Gray is well-respected by the Jaguar front office, but, unknown to the rest of the NFL. Not any- more. He demonstrated poise, mobili- ty and a lightning release that must have had other. NFL teams that are looking for an effective backup quarterback or eventual starter licking their lips and reach- ing for their checkbooks. Gray didn't show any of the butterflies a third-string quarter- back usually brings into a game. In fact, he looked as good as Gar- rard in a lot of situations. Reggie Williams, Ernest Wil- ford and Matt Jones all caught the ball well. Defensively, the Jaguars shut out the Titans until late in the ball game when Del Rio was reaching way down in the depth chart. The question that will be float- ing around restaurants, over the water cooler and coffee machines throughout the First Coast is who should take the first snap, Garrard or Leftwich. feels." Ironically, the Wildcats' depth is one of their problems. When a team goes 10 or 11 deep, the ex- tensive substitutions can wreck the rhythm. Or, as it. happened against Union County, you might end up with the wrong player at a crucial time. The next day, Ruise appeared to substitute less against Paxon - at least in the first half. He con- firmed Tuesday that he adjusted his pattern. "We'll use a wiser substitution pattern," he said. "We want to get guys the chance to play, but some- times it throws the continuity off... [and] in certain situations some of them are lacking the ex- perience." To the degree that Ruise will minimize the game plan and fine tune substitutions, the tournament was successful. "The tournament has always been a clear indication of where we've come from and where we're going." From that perspective, Ruise said he'll be looking for his team to play more consistently down the stretch in games, take care of the ball, and get production out of key players. "I think we'll surprise some people in district play," he said. The Cats, who were ,2-6 going into the tournament, return to the regular season play at Ridgeview January 6, then return home the following night to take on Hilliard. On January 10, they host Middleburg. ALL FIRST COAST Wildcat runner Dustin Combs made honorable mention in the Flori- da Times-Union All First Coast Cross County Team. However, the newspaper failed to honor BCHS golf star J.J. Finley, leaving him off the All First Coast team. That isn't the first snub against Baker County as Sharhonda Dinkins of the Lady Wildcats track and field team was left off the list last year as well despite one of the best records in Northeast Florida. Hand grabs title at Forrest; wrestlers up for next tourney BY BOB GERARD Press Sports The Wildcat grapplers wrestled once over the holidays, placing ninth out of sixteen teams in the Kiwanis Invitational December 17 at Forrest High School. , Jarrett Hand was the top wrestler for BCHS winning four matches in the 215-pound weight class, including championship. On the way to the title, Hand recorded a pair of pins as he dom- inated the opposition. Junior Blake Yarbrough was the other BCHS wrestler who placed in the tournament, taking third among the heavyweights. Two wrestlers barely missed out on the medal rounds. Robert Mason and David Corona wres- tled well in the tournament. They were joined by Dustin Brown, Colby Combs, Justin Fea- gle, Justin Hicks, Josh Hodges, Justin Moreland, Shadoe Sullivan and Mike Wiley. "It's a young team and I'm re- ally enjoying them," said coach Joe Van Vactor. "We're up to run- ning five miles a day and that's really helped with conditioning." The Cat wrestlers will travel to First Coast High this weekend for the Buccaneer Tournament. They will face off against nine other area teams in the invitational. Ladies team win fitness challenge A four-woman team has won the Baker Family YMCA Fitness League. The eight-week YFL challenge is one of a larger challenge program conducted by Florida First Coast Association of YMCA facilities. Ten teams participated in activities such as cardio train- ing, boot camp, spinning, floor instruction and member recruitment. The team's cumula- tive time was matched in yardage and the team with the highest yardage score was the winner Winners received a free month membership and an embroidered gym bag. From left: Roseanne Griffis, Carol Nelson, Amy Griffis and Anna Lewis. SCHEDULE January 5 BCHS girls basketball hosts Middleburg. 6/7:30 pm. BCMS girls and boys basket- ball at Callahan, 5/6:15 pm. January 6 BCHS boys basketball at Ridgeview, 6/7:30 pm. BCHS girls basketball hosts Fernandina Beach, 6/7:30 pm. BCMS girls and boys basket- ball at Fernandina Beach, 5/6:15 pm. January 7 BCHS Wrestling Duals at First Coast, 9 am. BCHS boys basketball hosts Hilliard, at 6/7:30 pm. January 9 BCHS girls fast pitch softball tryouts, 2:30 pm. BCHS girls basketball at Lake Butler, 6/7:30 pm. BCMS girls and boys basket- ballhosts Hilliard, 5/6:15 pm. January 10 BCHS boys basketball hosts Middleburg, 6/7:30 pm. Got Sports? We want to know. THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS 259-2400 bcpress@nefdom.net Land transactions during early December The following land transactions were recorded in the Baker County courthouse during December 1-15. Values are derived from documen- tary stamps. Many descriptions are by S(e,ction) T(ownship) R(ange). If acreage or price are not listed, none were indicated in' the docu- ments. Granvel & Margaret Kirkland to Sarah Grantham, in 7-4S-20E, $10. VSC Investments Inc. to Paul & Lynda Dugan, in Copper Creek Hills, $10. Jimmy Warren to Shirl Harris, in 1- 2S-21E, $73,500. Daniel Combs to Timothy and Melody Combs, in 20-2S-22E. James & Lois Adcock to Traci and Ray Hart Jr., in Old Nursery Planta- tion, $23,700. Kristi Carter to James & Lois Ad- cock, in Old Nursery Plantation. Anthony Roberts to James & Lois Adcock, in Old Nursery Plantation. Jennifer and David Ragan Jr., to Christine Yaccarino, in Country Club Estates, $130,000. ,. . 1... " Grateful winner Sheilah Knapp of Taylor, whose $1.00 tick- et won a raffle to benefit the Northeast Florida State Hospital mental health cen- ter in Macclenny, happily displays her bag of gifts. "It was the last dollar in my pock- et, but it was for a good cause," Ms. Knapp said. Each item in the bag, such as. candles, greeting .cards and embroidered hand towels, had a holiday theme. Knapp, who like many people this year had limit- ed'funds for Christmas shopping, used the items to supplement her home-made gifts to family and friends. She claims it is the first ,,; t r- : has ever won. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE NO.: 02-2005-CA-0126 BAKER DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC., A Florida corporation Plaintiff, vs. MARY LOUISE THOMAS A/K/A MARY LOUL!SE BURTON A/K/A MARY LOUISE THOMPSON AND PROSPERITY TRUST, BAK- ER COUNTY MARGARET HELMS, AND THERON HELMS, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a final judgment of foreclosure entered in the above styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Baker County, Florida, I will sell the property situate in Baker County, Florida, described as follows: Lot 4, Hollow Ridge Heights, a platted subdivision according to Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 102 of the public records of Baker County, Florida. at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, - for cash, at the front door of the Baker County Courthouse, Macclenny, Florida, at 11:00 am on January 31, 2006. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on this 3rd day of January, 2006. Al Fraser Clerk of Courts By: Bonnie Palleschi As Deputy Clerk FRANK E. MALONEY, JR., P.A.. Attorney for the Plaintiff 445 East Macclenny Avenue Macclenny, FL 32063 1/5-12c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE NO.: 02-2005-CA-0109 WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCI- ATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2004-OP1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-OP1, 'Plaintiff, vs. BETSY A. YONN A/K/A BETSY ANN YONN, ET AL, Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a fi- nal judgment of mortgage foreclosure dated De- cember 22, 2005 and entered in Case No. 02- 2005-CA-01Q9 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Baker County, Florida wherein Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee for Morgan Stanley Capital I Inc. Trust 2004-OP1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-OP1, is the plaintiff and Betsy A. Yonn A/K/A Betsy Ann Yonn; Option One Mort- gage Corporation; are the defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the front door of the Baker County Courthouse at 11:00 am, on the 31st day of January, 2006, the follow- ing described property as set forth in said final judgement: Lot 8, Dawkins addition to the town of Macclenny, according to plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2, pages 36 of the public records of Baker County, Florida. A/K/A 515 Eloise Street, Macclenny, FL 32063 WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on December 27, 2005. Al Fraser Clerk of Courts By: Jamie Crews As Deputy Clerk ECHEVARRIA, CODILIS & STAWIARSKI File No.: F05013492 PO Box 25018 Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 1/5-1/12c Krissy & Rebecca Starling & Mar- cus Hodges to Rock Contractors, Inc., in 5-3S-22E, $90,000. Linda Gibson to Tracie Benton, in Jerry W. Thomas 'Subdivision, $106,000. John Farrell to John & Gloria Far- rell, in 8-1S-21E, $20,000. Earl & Iris Richardson to Clayton McCormick, in Macclenny Acres. "Cypress Pointe of Macclenny LLC to Maronda Homes Inc, of Florida, in Cypress Pointe, $252,000. Francis & Zarah Kapper to Francis & Zarah Kapper, Ophelia Klotz, in Forest Park Subdivision. S. & Billy Judge to Charlie Hodges, in Ocean Pond Recreation residence, $18,000. Davis & Davis LLP to Adrian Devel- opment at Baker LLLP, in 21-2S-21E et al, $17,465,336. Rosie & Fred Harvey Jr. to Charles & Colleen Harvey, in 25-2S-20E, $10. Gwendolyn McCauley, George & Earl Knabb Jr., Jane Rhoden to LaBeu- na Farms, Inc., $200. Lee & Joeretta Ridenour to Danny & Jessica Robinson, in CountryEstates, $49,815. Charles Stokes & Harold Keinath to Willis Birdzell, in 20-3S-21E, $62,500. RMS Elite Properties Inc to Brad- shaw & Griffis LLC, in Pheasant Run at Glen Plantation, $42,500. RMS Elite Properties Inc to Brad- shaw & Griffis LLC, in Pheasant Run at Glen Plantation, $42,500. Jonathan & Heather Gipson to Brenda & Jimmy Stalnaker Jr., in 20- 2S-21E, $155,000. William Ellison Sr. to George & Pamela Lyons, in 8-3S-22E, $500,000. Charles & Loieta Rewis to Ronald Carman, Abraham & George.Shalley, in River View Estates, $141,000. RENTALS OR SALES .Hard Water? Rusty Water? Smelly Water? Iron Filters and Conditioners Water Treatment Free Water Tests Well & Pump Supplies S11582 N SR 228 TB Macclenny, FL 32063 (904) 259-6287 Fax (904) 259-1582 Keith D Rhoden 'Manager/Lic. Real Estate Broker/CGC026916 Need plans? Larry Willis (904) 268-3814 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE NO.: 02-2005-CA-120 21 ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, vs. SHELBY K. COCHRAN, ET UX., ET AL., Defendants NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an order or final judgment scheduling foreclosure sale entered on December 22, 2005 in this case now pending in said Court, the style of which is indicated above. I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Baker County courthouse, 339 East Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, Florida, 32063 at 11:00 am on the 23rd day of January, 2006, the following described property as set forth in said Order or Final Judgment, to-wit: Parcel #33 A parcel of land, lying in and being a part of the SE 1/4 of Section 6; Town- ship 3 South, Range 22 East, Baker County, Florida, being more particular- ly described as follows: Commence at the Southeast corner of said Section 6 and run thence N 88207'57" W along the Southerly boundary of said Section 6, a distance of 1320.09 feet to the point of begin- ning of the parcel of land herein de- scribed, continue N 88L07'57" W along said Southerly boundary of Section 6, a distance of 100.0 feet, thence N 152'03" E, a distance of 266.02 feet to a point on the Southerly line of a 50' R/W for ingress and egress, thence S 85124' E along said Southerly line a distance of 100.11 feet, thence S 152'03" W a distance of 261.24 feet to the point of beginning and Parcel #34 A parcel of land, lying in and being a part of the SE 1/4 of Section 6, Town- ship-3 South, Range 22 East, Baker County, Florida, being more particular- ly described as fdllows: Commence at the Southeast corner of said Section 6 and run thence N 88"07'57" W along the Southerly boundary of said Sec- tion 6, a distance of 1220.09 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel of land herein described, continue thence N 88207'57" W along said Southerly boundary of Section 6, a distance of 100.0 feet, thence N 1252'03" E, a dis- tance of 261.24 feet to a point on the Southerly line of a 50' R/W for ingress and egress, thence S 85124' E along said Southerly line a distance of 100.11 feet; thence S 1252'03" W, a dis- tance of 256.47 feet to the point of be- ginning. Together with a 2003 Nobility Kingswood 44x28 mobile home with serial number N8-10765A/B. , ORDERED at Baker County, Florida, this 27th day of December, 2005. Al Fraser Clerk of Courts By: Jamie Crews As Deputy Clerk SPEAR & HOFFMAN 708 South Dixie Highway Coral Gables, Florida 33146 Telephone: (305) 666-2299 1/5-12c William & Rhonda Yates to Bryan Higginbotham, in Hunter's Ridge at Glen Plantation, $40,000. MacGlen Builders Inc., Ernest & Peggy Johns, in Copper Creek Hills, $45,000. VSC Investments to MacGlen Builders Inc., in Copper Creek Hills, $10. Amelia & Travis Hunter to Thomas Norman, in Fox Ridge Estates, $149,500. Shirley Dominy to Shirley Dominy & Cynthia Bollinger, in Fox Ridge Es- tates, $10. Clayton & Sandra Craddock to Tra- cy Lynn Homes Inc., in Hunter's Ridge at Glen Plantation, $41,000. William Chandler III to Jody & Sabrina Thrift, in 19-2S-22E, $25,000. JSWHD Corporation Inc., to Roger & Teresa Deisler, in 21-1S-21E, $10. Roger & Teresa Deisler to JSWHD Corporation, in 21-2S-21E, $10. James Slattery to JSWHD Corpora- tion, in 21-1S-21E, $10. JSWHD Corporation, Inc., to James Slattery, in 21-1S-21E, $10. John & Linda Hart to Donald & Brenda Self, in 31-2S-22E, $29,000. Daniel Combs to Timothy & Melody Combs, in 20-2S-22E. Virgil & Patsy Manning to William Eckler Jr., in 2-4S-21E, $10. Eckler William Jr. to Virgil & Patsy Manning, in 2-4S-21E, $10. Chase Manhattan Bank to James Crews & Terry Rewis, in 26-2S-20E, $20,000. Fill Dirt Top Soil Fill Dirt Top Soil Septic Tank Sand .EP INC. (904) 289-7000 Open 8:00 am ~ 4:30 pm Coming up at the YMICA Personal Training Sign up for personal training and train your body hiA never before. If \'oi re look- ing for strength or endit ance training, or body building. come b\' and sign tip \ith one of our pcrsotnal trainers. YMCA Starting Point This four week program will sarti onil Janart'A .Q froill ) ani 10 am on Mtonday, 1iednesday, and Friday. It includes education on basic health and wellness infonia- lion, along \with exercise classes. lThe cost is t 54S and non-inembers /will receive 50r reduction on the joining fee to become a imemnber (ot the CA. YMCA Boot Camp Sign up for die }'MCA- Boot Camp. buo will lose fai, buhid inmuscle, and gain ditsciplin this 0 week piog am Regtster before all the spots ate .ftll. "Share the Y" Scholarships No Onei is Itutned ai'ay ifro the )1C.4 for irie tinability' to pai. Thie }YMCA oferts finan- cial aid scholarships to, filn- ilies, adults, teens, and \ouitt to be able to enioy inembem - ship, sports, da\ camp, pro- ,grants, and much nmole. For more information, call the YMCA at 259-O9S. Acri\ir\ scholarships aadahle Hours 5:30 am-8:00 pm M/F 8:00 am-1 :00 pm Saturday IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.; 02-2005-CA-0189 DAVID T. YARBOROUGH AND DANA M. YARBOROUGH, his wife, Plaintiff, vs. RALPH C. EPPERSON, and if deceased, his heirs, assigns, widow, devisee, grantees, credi- tors, or other parties claiming through, by under, or.against him, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: RALPH C. EPPERSON YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Suit to Quiet Title Under Adverse Possession has been filed on the following described property: Lot 15, Block 3, Turkey Creek'Retreat, Inc., 'Unit 2, according to plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, page 46 of the public records of Baker County, Florida. You are required to serve a copy of your writ- ten defenses, if any, to the action on the Petition- er's Attorney whose name and address is HUGH D. FISH, JR., at P.O. Box 531, Macclenny, Florida 32063, on or before January 9, 2006 and file tr,.. ..r,,,r,ai ...in the Clerk of Court, either be- fore service on the petitioner's attorney or imme- diately thereafter; otherwise a Summary Final Judgement will be entered for the relief demand-, ed in the petition. WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court on this 7th day of December, 2005. , Al Fraser Clerk of Courts by Jamie Crews as Deputy Clerk Hugh D. Fish Jr. PO Box 531 Macclenny, FL 32063 12/15-1/5c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY; FLORIDA. CASE NO.: 2005-CA-142, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, F/K/A WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA., Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM NELSON A/K/A WILLIAM L. NEL- SON, ET AL, Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a fi- nal judgment of mortgage foreclosure dated De- cember 22, 2005 and entered in Case No. 2005- CA-142 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Baker County, Florida wherein Washington Mutual Bank; F/K/A Washington Mu- tual Bank, F.A., is the Plaintiff and William Nelson A/K/A William L. Nelson; Citifinancial Equity Ser- vices, Inc.; Adaline Wright A/K/A Tenant #1 are the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the front door of the Baker County Courthouse at 11:00 am, on the 31st day of January, 2006, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgement: Lots 8, 9 and 10, Finleyville subdivi- sion, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 2, Pages 99 and 100, of the public records of Baker County, Florida. Together with a mobile home located thereon as a permanent fixture and ap- purtenance thereto, described as: a 1999 Southern Charm model mobile home with serial number HMST14500 A/B GA-G71611. A/K/A 18850 B F Finley Circle, Glen St. Mary, FL 32040 WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this Court on December 27, 2005. Al Fraser Clerk of Courts By: Jamie Crews As Deputy Clerk ECHEVARRIA, CODILIS & STAWIARSKI File No.: F05017795 PO Box 25018 Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 1/5-1/12c THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, January 5, 2006 Page Nine Call Locally 259-2313 or _Toll Free 1-888-Dan Lamb -* ~ .l Our showroom is conveniently located at the intersection of Hwy. 121 and U.S. 90 in downtown Macclenny ,1 1. t in o L a5 I ,r ..ltw .ij -,,, i ..IJ ..f 1 ,ti LNEW -HOMES, NOWSELLING! THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, January 5, 2006 Page Ten Eli Blank, 84, Justice retiree Eli Blank of Macclenny died December 29, 2005. He was born September 8, 1921 in W\Vhinitn, D.C. Mr. Blank served in the Marines for over three years and attended Wake Forest Uni icit\ in North Carolina for a year. He retired from the Justice Depart- ment after 21 years of service. He was predeceased by parents Harry and Minnie Blank. Survi-' vors include wife Joanna Blank of Macclenny; children Harriet Rawls of Macclenny, Stephen Blank of Tenn., Thomas Blank of Annapolis, Md., Yvonne Blank of Annapolis and Gregory Blank of Charleston, W.V.; brother Paul in Bowie, Md.; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren., A memorial service will be held in Maryland on February 18. Con- tributions may be made to Shand's Morris Hospice Pavillion. Mr. Givens, 48, rites Saturday Anthony Givens, 48, of Sander- son died January 1, 2006 ,at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jack- sonville. Mr. Givens was born in Sanderson on September 24, 1957. He was a graduate of Baker Coun- ty High School Class of 1975 and attended Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Ala. Mr. Givens was a member of the Florida National Guard. He was predeceased by father Tommie Givens, Sr. and son By- ron Givens. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Shirlc) Gi\ cns.; mother Edna (Gi en's of Sanderson; children Lakota Givens, Sr. of De- funiak Springs; Andrea Givens of Norfolk, Va., Taineca Givens of Sanderson; step-daughter Torano . Givens of Jacksonville. The family\ %ill recci'e visitorss on Janujar) 6 ati ihe Church of God by Faith in Sanderson from 5:00- 7:00 pm. A service will be Satur- day, January 7 at Emmanuel Church of God in Christ at nobn wtih Elder Frank Townsend Sr., of- ficiating. Cooper Funeral Home of Lake City was in charge of ar- rangements.. Helen Hester, Moniac native Helen Mae Reynold Hester died December 26, 2005 after a lengthy illness. She was born. in Moniic. Ga., on October 13, 1940. She lived in Baker Count I the p.I '- 28 years and was a.member of the Glen Friendship Tahe-rnacle Church in Glen St. Marn Mrs' Hester attended cooll ,in HillLrd and lived there much of her youngerr life. She was prcdecca.cld byh parents Malcolm and Leta Keene Rey- nolds and husband William "Bill" Hester. Survivors include aunt Louise Reynolds of Jacksonville; cousins Rosetta Hodges, Ronnie and Carolyn Plymel and Geraldine Highsmith of *Macclenny, Eugene Reynolds and David Reeder of Jacksonville, Freddie and Ann Reynolds of Moniac, Lynn Gainey of St. George, Ga., Delene Man- ning of Hilliard and J.R. Keene of South Carolina. A memorial service is sched- uled January 7 at her church with Rev. Albert Starling officiating. Burial will be at Moniac Cem- etery. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was, in" charge of arrangements. PRESS ADVERTISING DEADLINE 4 PM MONDAY Willie Hudson service January 7 Willie Hudson, Jr., 52, of San- derson died December 30, 2005. Mr. Hudson was born in Mayo, Fla., and attended school in Union County. He was employed at Northeast Florida State Hospital. He was predeceased by parents Willie Hudson, Sr., and Vera Mae Lee. Survivors include daughters DeAndrea Harmon (Curtis) of Sanderson and Erica Genstald (Bryan) of Ohio; son Willie Hud- son, III of Sanderson; sisters Kaye Alexander (Cleo) of Deltona, Fla., Ora Mae Johnson of Wewton, Ga.; brother Bennie Hudson (Rose); and four grandchildren. A service will be held January 7 at 11:00 am at Greater Elizabeth Baptist Church in Lake Butler, Fla., with Bishop Earnest Folslon.. Jr., officiating. Burial will follow at Ft. Call Cemetery. The family will receive visitors on January 6 at Faith Bible Church from 5:00- 7:00 pm. Cooper Funeral Home of Lake .City was in charge of ar- rangements. Wilbur Kirkland flu ieral January 2 Jaime Wilbur Kirkland. 85, died December 30, 21 115 .He was born in MNacccnn\ on August 7, 1920. Mr. Kirkland was a life long res- ident of Baker County. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Chrit of Latter Da\ Satints. Mr. S */ Kirkltnd retired from \Western- .. Southern Insur- ance Company ia a salesman A and v. as ra US Arnm. \ veteran. HIe enjoyed hunting, and A ,',a fishing. He was predeceased by parents Albert and Eula Thomas Kirkland and wife Roxie Griffis Kirkland. Survivors include daughter Rox- anne Kirkland Napier (Tommy) of Macclenny; son Wade Kirkland of Charlotte, N.C.; brother Emery Kirkland (Annie) of Macclenny; sisters Marguerite Waters (Earl) of Lake City, Myra Carter of Kis- simmee, Fla. and Clarice McGreg- br of Utah; friend Berniece Yar- brough of Macclenny. A service was held January 2, 2006 :at his church with Elders Scott Hinson and Kirk Webster officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. Active pallbear- ers were Bruce Kirkland, Kent Kirkland, Jason' Kirkland, Tommy Rhoden, Jerry Rhoden and Gerald Ray Rhoden. Honorary pallbearers are Earl Waters Jr., Fred Rhoden, Joey Dobson, Chris Volz, Mark Stapleton, .Rodney Page and Shawn Burridge. V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Home of Macclenny-was in charge of arrangements. St. Peters Anglican Fellowship Minnesota Ave. Macclenny, Fla. 259-6256 Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Service 10:00 am 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 ":2' \\e'd. Bible _thud\ -*-- %.r F 'n- '' ";l ','r M minister "" san S F. Kitchinj. First Baptist Church A. GLEN ST. MARY, FLORIDA Sunday School 9:45 AM Sunday Morning Worship 11 AM Sunday Evening Worship 6 PM S"AB Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 PM .." "A Beacon to Bakeo Pastor Tim Patterson Countyy"l 259-6977 S Perry Hays, Associate Pastor Michael D. Schatz, Associate Pastor Clifton McCook, was truck driver Clifton W. McCook, 77, of Macclenny died December 27, 2005 at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville. Mr. McCook was a retired, self-employed truck driver with McCook Trucking Company and served his country in the US Air Force. Survivors include his wife Virginia M. McCook of Mac- clenny; daughters Cathy Boatright, Terry Reed and Peggy Cheatham of Macclenny; son Kenny Mc- Cook of ernandina Beach; sisters Dot Allen and Mattie Jo Belcher; brother Dickie Hutchinson; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A service was held December 29 at Callahan Funeral Home and burial followed at 0akwood Cem- etery in Hilliard. Funeral Friday for Mr. Mitchell Albert 'Lee Mitchell of Mac- clenny died December 31, 2005. Survivors include wife Pinkie Mitchell; daughter Dora Williams (Love) of Orlando, Fla.; sons Herman Nlitchcll (Mildred) of Ft. Washingtoni, d.. MLircu, Jackson (Frances) of Macclenny and Rob- ert Hollin' (Susan) lr.midchildriii B3iiida Quarterman iHe-rlcirt), Re- gina Mobley (Jerry) of Orlando, Fla., Jesse Cason (Joi) of Bear, Del., Lovetta Thompson (Eric) of Charlotte, N.C., and Kcihi Miitch- .ell of Macclenny; 24 great-grand- children and 6 urc.a-great gr:ind- children, greant-niec Catherinc Magwood; cousin MNlrin \\-oods. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm January 6 at St. James Baptist Church in Macclenny, with Rev. George Smith officiating. Visitation will be January 5 from 5:00 -7:00 pm at the Brown Green and Fralin Funeral Home. of Macclenny and Friday from noon to the hour of service at the church. The funeral cortege will assemble at the residence at noon.. Interment will be at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Macclenny. Thanks so much O.ni"behalf of Willi,tm Rich,.rd Benefield's family '.'.. v.,ould like to express our deepest appreciation to Rev. Shannon Conner, Rev. James Norman and the Macclenny Church of God. We would also like to thank all local pastors and churches, friends and family for all the prayers, flowers and food in our time of loss. /FAITH BIBLE\ CHURCH ANw Hope for the Cc','.wnun!Yi\ Five Churcdhe Rvad Hw\. 127 S--ndcrson, FL Sunday School 9.45 a.m. Sunday lMorning Worihip 1 I00a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Every 4' Sunday Night Senice 7:00 p.m SVidell i. W'illiams -Pastor / Boyfriend is charged with battery A live-in boyfriend was arrested for domestic violence the evening of December 26 after his compan- ion went to Fraser Hospital for treatment of a facial injuii iry. Steven Jones, Jr., 21, of Mac- clenny was outside the =mergLcnc% room when interviewed by Deputy Greg Burnsed. He claimed he was defending himself against aticmp i by girlfriend Georgeanna McKen- zie, 19, to 'irike him during an ar- gument. The spat apparently erupted as the couple returned in a vehicle from the store. The girlfriendtold police she was backhanded and the blow struck her in the nose. Just after midnight on Decem- ber 29, police arrested both parties to a domestic disturbance at an apartment off South 6th in Mac- clenny. Contessa Burnett, 30, said to be homeless, and Juan Dinkins, no ANe or address uiven, gave DepuI.\ NMlk Hall coLnliilniiIt versions of events that led up to the distur- bance call at 12:03 am. He and several other officers initially gol no response when they iicitenptd 11 summon someone to the front door. They noted signs of a disturbance at the residence, but the couple gave no other informa- tion. They were arrested for battery, disorderly intoxication and posses- sion of drug smoking pipe p. IIe publish obilituaries and photos of lerved ones for free The Baker County Press Mlt. Zion N.C. Methodist Church 121 North 25c)- 44t,1 Pas.tor Bo/bbj' Gri/jinl Ii ~ 'i,'['rhi er. iw 7 11-1~ F~r r~o:i r i ov- I' 1it i~ vriri,: oow I: , ~''IIF~r i .l iiit n n *iji ri t *riu~iw-ver In im .3 1 :,iinu Jesus: The Way, The Truth and The Life Sunday School 10:00 A.M. Sunday Evening Worship'6:00 P.M. .Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. Wed. Eve. Worship 7:30 P.M. Pastor Rev. Shannon Conner North 6th Street Macclenny 259-3500 Glen Friendship Tabernacle North Clinton Avenue in Glen St. Mary 259-6291 January 16-20 Monday Friday at 7:30 pm Guest Speaker: Bro. Robert Mays Pastor Albert Starling welcomes everyone!! \tVVtVVi7VtVItttv/ Dr. Nancy E. Davie Licensed Mental Health Counselor 259-1758 117 S. Fifth St. Child, Adolescent, Adult & Marital Therapy NOW OPEN- Baker Grill Breakfast & Lunch 41 W. Mclver Ave. Across from librar, 6:00 am to 4:00 pm 259-6993 DINKINS NEV CONGtEGATIONh4AL, C o iN?\ETHODIST CHLICH CR 127 N. of Sanderson - Sunday School 10:00 am. Sunday morning Servce 11:00m Sunday Night Serice 6:00 pm Wed. Night Service 7:30 pm Where Everyoned s Sonmebody and Jesus is the Leader LVEP NE 'ELCO.'IE Pastor Rev. Ernie Terrell First UnitedN First Baptist Church -Methodist of Sanderson Church S Sanderson FL 93 I. 5thSt., Macclenny 259-3551 Sunday School 10 am Sunday School: 10:00 am Sun. Morning Worship 11 am Sunda Worship: 11:00 am Sun. Evening Worship 6 pm Sunday Youth: 6:00 pm Wed. Eve. Bible Study 7 pm Wednesday Dinner: 5:45 pm asto ob Christmas Wednesday Worship:6:15 pm Pastor Bob Christmas Si La ee John L. Hay, Jr., Pastor Sunday School 9.45 am Sunday AM Worship 11:00 am Sunday PM Services 6:00 pm Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm Pastor J.C. Lauramore Welcomes All Come and magnify the Lord and worship with us Glen, Friendhip Tabernacle S Clinton Ave. Glen St. Mary WJXR Radio Service Sunday 8:30 am Morning Worship Service 10:30 am Children's Church 11:30 am Evangelistic 6:00 pm Bible Study (Wed.) 7:30 pm Rev Albert Starling. Home: 259-3982* Church: 259-6521 It'. .N Ir, I~ ~i2 Nu.1.111 Senior Pastor David Tbomas 259-4940 1 r. A S F %I 1 0 G O" 'r-shii l1.0 11 1 pi ll hurmla) )')uth 11)I ipinl , huIrr~h trith a Growini- I ision of FxreIte,,ce" ' CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP TEMPLE Independent Pentecostal Church Seventh St. & Ohio Ave., Macclenny Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Night Service Radio WJXR 92.1 Sunday 10:00 11:00 6:00 7:00 Associate Pastor Tim Thomas 259-4575 am am pm pm 9:15 am Youth Programs Sunday School 10:00 am Common Ground Sunday 11:00 am Common Ground Wed. (Teens) 7:00 pm God Kids Sunday 11:00 am God Kids Wednesday 7:00 pm www.christianfellowshiptemple..com L. I THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday. January 5. 2006 PAGE ELEVEN THE.BAKER COUNTY PRESS 1. .. .. Il... --. , To place, correct or cancel an ad by phone, call 904-259-2400 DEADLINE: Placement, correction or cancellation of ads may be phoned in anytime before Monday at 4 p.m. for publication on Thursday. S RATES: Line Ads: 15 words for $4.50 25c each add'i word Service Ads: .: 15 words for $6.00 25c each add'l word 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 other- wise arranged in advance. Ads can be mailed pro- vided they are accompanied by payment and Instructions. They should be mailed to: Classified Ads, The Baker County Press, P.O. Box 598, Mac- clenny, FL 32063. We cannot assume responsibility for accuracy of ads or notices given over the tele- phone. Liability 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 pub- lished, then that party assumes full payment re- sponsibility. The Baker County Press reserves the right to refuse advertising or any other material which in the opinion of the oubli, "er does not meet standards of publication. Iron bed $125; sewing machine cabinet $20; chest with drawers $40; oak desk $50; other items. 259-7479. 1/4p Mahogany secretary, beautiful piece, excellent condition. Southern Charm 259-4140. 12/9tfc Girl's bunk bed, solid wood, decorative headboard, white, can be used as 2 twins, mattresses, excellent condition, $350. 259-2124. 12,22-1/5c Firewood. Great deals on oak Call 485-0797 or 588-6687. 12/15-1/12p Bag your own fruit mix navels, tan- gerines & grapefruit $5 for 'iV bushel bag; #1 Honey Bells, tangerine & red grapefruit $6 for '/ bushel bag. Located between Taco Bell & McDonalds on SR 121. 12/15-2/2p Butterfly dining table with 6 chairs, very ornate, fluted legs, rare; half round foyer console. All pieces are mahogany wood. Southern Charm. 259-4140. 2/3tfc Antique breakfront buffet, breakfront china cabitnet,.offei. all mahogany. can be seen at Southern Charm. 259-4140. 12/9tfc Artists! Oils, acrylics, water colors, canvases, drawing pads and much more! The Office Mart, 110 S. Fifth Street, 259-3737. rfc Electric scooter $900, glass lop dinette $100. 259-9567. 1/5p New Powertrain Extreme, 6500,8500, 13 HP, electric start, Honda engine gen- erator, still in crate, $850. 904-235- 7705. 1/5p Commercial refrigerator, used; low- boy with 6 drawers. $600. 259-6865. S1/5p Leather love seat, navy, excellent con- dition, like new, 2 years old, $300. Call 275-4005 after 6-00 pm. 1/5p 5.5" lift kit, with 6 shocks, 4 new 35" Pro Comp ATs, fits Ford F250, $1500 .OBO. 904-813-4215. ,1/5p Driver- CDL A req/d Home Every Night & Weekend Guaranteed Average $888 $1018/wk NoTouch Freight 85%/ Preloaded/Pretarped Jacksonville, FL Terminal 877-428-5627 www.ctdrivers.com ,,~, -11 1980 Jeep Wrangler, newly rebuilt en- gine & transfer case, with hard top & ex- tra doors, A/C, $6500. 7:00 am-5:00 pm call 904-482-2653, 5:00 pm-10:00 pm 259-6596, ask for Eddie. 12/29-1/5 1999 Cadillac, excellent condition $7500. 259-9567. 1/5p 1979 Ford F150, 4WD, "as is", $750 OBO. 904-424-6811. 1/5p 1988 Honda Silverwing, $3200 OBO; 1998. Windstar, $2700 OBO. 259-5337. 1/!5p 1996 Ford Aerostar van, V6, auto- malic, crujse, a,'c, loaded, $1000 OBO 259-1.356. 1/5p 2000 Dodge Ram 4x4, club cab, DVD, new tires, low mileage, a must see' 259- 8178. 1 5-1/12p 1995 Saturn, 2 door sports coupe with fin, AM/FM/CD, looks and runs great. $3800. 631-0399. 1/5c Tree trimming removal and clean up. Licensed and insured. 259-7968. 10/21tfc Loving mother looking to care for your child, part-time or full-time in my Glen home. (904) 502-7443 1/5p Music lessons in Macclenny, guitar, bass and band instruments. 653-1737. 1/5-26p I will watch children in my home, 12 years experience, play yard, huge play room. 483-7886. 12/29-1/5p Now accepting antique furniture on consignment. Pieces have to be in good condition Call Karin at Southern Charm 259-4140 2/13tfc In-home Ciristian cnildcare Learning,, loving environment, Monday through'" Friday, all.meals provided. Call Rachel at 259-1319. 1/5p Tutoring: All levels, math, reading, writ- ing, GED, etc. Gail Spivey, 259-3491. 1/5p Do you have a junk car or truck you want hauled off or to sell? 259-7968 4/22rfc Happy Jack mange medicine promotes healing & hair growth to any mange or bare spot on dogs or horses, without sterrods Glen Cash Store 259-2381 www.happyjackinc.com 12/15-1,i5p Lab puppies, registered, browns & yel- lows, beautiful & heallhy. $400/femrales and $350/males. 259-6488 or 803- 3890. 1/5p" * Hazmat, Uc nr Dogs: all types from puppies to adults. Animal Control, $50 boarding fees will apply. 259-6786. 11/20tfc Notice to readers: The newspaper orten 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 specilics in writing You can also call the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC- HELP to find out how to spot fraudulent solic- itations Remember ii It sounds too good to be true it probably is - The Baker County Press Courtesy officer needed for Baker Manor Apartments, 4 hours per night, $7 per hour. 259-6008 1/5p Driver needed. Class A or B, clean driving record. Apply in p call Les at L.V. Hiers, Inc. 259-; Experienced plumber need Green Plumbing 904-219-8906 Help needed a mature, chee getic person who loves children come & fill out application at C Elite on CR 23B in front of n( clenny Elementary School, 259 12,'2 Part time with full time poient -- -t . _ ng ior moiivated, qualieo person in Baker and surrounding counties Expe- rience in sales helpful Reply with re- sume and references to P 0 Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. 6/2tfc Experienced painters needed. Must rinave tools. 259-5877._ 12/,30tfc Local home health care agency seek - ing full time Physical Therapist for local and surrounding areas Call 259-3111 for details. 2/24tfc Light housework and care for my chil- dren (ages 3, 3 & 7i in our home, after- noon and evenings, Monday through Friday. $300 per 40 hour week. Please send resume with recent picture to PO. Box 70, Macclenny, 32063 or email Rrhino2@setei net. 1/5-12c Forklift tech. Manufacturing firm has full time position for positive, enthusias- tic tech. Must be experienced Excellent pay and benefits. Monday through Fri- day, 275-2833. 1/5-12c Mechanic for auto/truck. Experience with gas/diesel. Must have own tools Good starting pay with benefits 904- 695-7045 1,'5-19c ILAKECITY E[ MMUIIIII CDH III [ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, ENGLISH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, PSYCHOLOGY (168-duty days-Tenured Track) To Commence August 2006 Master's Degree with at least 18 graduate hours in discipline. Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin February 15, 2006. Persons interested should provide application, vita, and photocopies of transcripts. All foreign transcripts must be submitted with official translation and evaluation. Salary based on education and experience. Position details and applications available on web at: www.lakecitvcc.edu Human Resources Development Lake City Community College 149 S.E. College Place Lake City Fl 32025-2007 Phone (386) 754-4314; Fax (386) 754-4594 E-Mail: hoettcherg(4{lakecitvcc.edu LCCC is accredited by the CGpommission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. VP/ADA/EA/EO College in Education and Employment TRUCK AND TRAILER MECHANICS NEEDED G PRITCHETT TRUCKING Pritchett Trucking is continuing to grow and is in need of qualified people to work at our Lake Butler Facility. Good benefits. Pay based on experience. Apply in person at 1050 SE 6th St. in Lake Butler or call 1-800-486-7504 Westside Nursery and Preschool is now accepting applications for a full time position. Must be 18 years or older with experience. Must apply in person. Call for direction at 259-4899 1/5c Office manager. Full time position. competitive salary, benefits included Individual with strong computer & orga- nizational skills, management & ac- counting skills a plus. Apply in person at Baker County Family YMCA, 98 W. Lowder St.. Macclenny. 1,'5c Truck drivers needed. Earning poten- tial $800-$1000,wk. Company pro- vided CDL training for those who qual- ify. School grads and experienced dri- vers welcome. Call Renee 866-374-0764. 1,'5-26p Calendar's Coffee House, Deli and Pizzeria is looking for energetic & friendly waitstaff & Kitchen help at botn of our locations in Jacksonville & Mac- clenny. Call Lisa at 885-1692. 1 5c OIEa I a ' 2314. o Notice to R -eade -rs -2 1 All ,in.ii6E6116ad~-nni.n.1m .n ~ir n .Sroper SD s CienIc. ir, led. Mike iri4STuoni.niUd. 12!/1 51fC .u 5.)1 16 li ,in pare cis 4 1-J51 Cu,sic,-3~r-! r 69A - -rfut ener- TmEne*Sr,ce' rii ncrii~c n Please c Iu.c-., i iE .hildrerth u oe 6r,Cr~ iew Mac- Mal ill -3,E-3r1$;e3 fnlINi,, 3-1373. -,u i pporinrl iy .S Ti.c. !,r 22- 11 2p EQUAL HOUSING Of .- ~ .:ai H~j)IC-i OPPORTUITY neai 1800c'6639 9777 TnE, lol r-aogrpE.,we ~m3,, 167 9. 7 Copper Creek 3 BR1 2 BA, 1572 SF, full brick. $199,900. ForresI Taylor or Keller Williams 904-626-6456. 12/15-1/5p K loger Raulerson Well Drilling 2" & 4" Wells Call Roger or Roger Dale 259-7531 Family Owned & Operated "I Licensed & Insured /~ Friday & Saturday, 9 am 3 pm, 121 South, 1 st driveway on left past Raiford Road Church. Look for the tent. Friday & Saturday, 8 am noon, 13693 N. SR 121.. Double stroller, playpen, blankets, adn- ing room chairs. Saturday & Sunday, all day, 23A past golf cour- se, left on Bob Kirkland, 1st dirt road to right, N. 40 Circle. Ladies clothes sizes 9-11, summer & winter wear dresses, some shoes. Saturday, at Midtown Center located on Rail- road Ave. between 5th (228) and 6th Streets (121) behind WJXR. Community wide yard sale. Stop by Tne Ivy Cottage or call Kathleen (904)994-5595 to make booth reservations. A fee of $5 per booth is asked to help pay for ad- vertising. This event takes place the first Sat- urday of each month.. If you can't join in this time, make your reser- vations for next month. Hunters & Fisherman! Doublewide mobile home in Olustee on 6.73 acres, well kept home. 25 year ext. paint, 3 BR, 2 BA, three ponds on property. Call Betsy Tyler Hallmark Real Estate of Lake City, toll free 1-800-755-6600. 12/22-1/12p By Owner: Brick home on one acre country setting, 3 BR, office or 4th BR 2 BA, eat-in kitchen, formal DR. separate garage/workshop, separate laundry, pole barn, rear fenced, large old oaks & Iruit trees, many plants & shrubs, sprin- kler system. $191.500, 5 minutes to I- 10.653-1411 1/5p NEW CONSTRUCTION 4/2 1742 SF on 1, 2 acre in Glen. 9' ceilings, ceramic tile, all wood cabinets $169,900 3/2 -1443 SF on 1/2 acre in Glen. 9' ceilings, ceramic tile, all wood cabinets $152,900 -4/2 2308 SF on 1/2 acre in Glen. 9' ceilings, ceramic tile, all wood cabinets S199,900 Beyond Buildevrs 904-219-0480 Friday, 2 6 pm & Sat- urday, 8 am 3 pm, 19 North 4th Street. Down- town Macclenny near City Hall. Estate sale, entire contents of home priced for quick sale. Friday & Saturday, 8 am 2 pm, 7349 W. Madison Street. Glen St. Mary. Friday & Saturday, 7:00 am noon, 10783 Burnsed Crawford Rd. Furniture, ladies, men and little girl clothes, lots of household. Moving sale Saturday, 8 am 1 pm, 714 Chipshot Dr. Baby crib, boys & girls clothes, adult clothes. New 2006 doublewide, 4 BR, 2 BA on 2.5 acres located north of Glen, $112,000 Owner financing available. 259-7925 or 476-7136. 1/5c 5.62 acres, large oak trees, well & sep- tic, country setting just outside of city limits, $100,000 negotiable. 259-2997 or 259-5065. 12/22-1/12p Turkey Ridge, Ga., off 185. 1 acre with well. septic tank, power pole and 3 BR mobile home in need of minor repair. Mobile home can be moved for your new home. $35,000. 259-5383 or 226- 3064. 1/5-12p Drr.ers . Transport System, Inc. Limited Openings GREAT Pay ~ GREAT Benefits GREAT Hometime 6 Mu T'T E'perience & Class A CDL Required Call Doug today at: 1-800-587-1964 epestransport.com DRIVERS WANTED $1000 SIGNmONI,, BONUS I VehicleL I I. J ire'\ Huel UNF graduate . Jerem\ Hite of Macclenny grad- uated in December from the Un- iv\'er-'\ of North Florida \ith a rlachelor's degree in communica- tion, ajnd a concentration in broad- Mr. Hite, the son of Jerry and Ann Hitc. is a 2000 graduate of Baker County High School. He also completed an internship at \\B17 of Jackson ille. A The follow ing act, cities are -; scheduled d in Bakcr CoLut iI S-,chools for the eek of Januar- (4-13 This lining ma\ be incornm- plete .ind s.ubjcci to change \ ith- oi l l e'tiCc. ------------------------ 2 *Januars 9: BCHS- Danct. S drill practice in cafeteria at 2- 4 30 pm ". *.Januao 10: BCHS- FBLA SPnn\ \,ar" tundraiser begins A WE- Sckcncc fair v.orkshop for parents in the media center ti 6f pm ME- "Just Sa\ No'" meei- irnn, il am . -*Januar II1: BCHS- Car- p-nrr tieldlrip at .8-10:30 am. *January 12: BCHS- Herft JOiniS. taking orders during lunch *January 13: BCHS- Herit ." .ionrc. trkinr orders during luncl-, Piln afc Ha t n Serving in Korea Hubbard Harvey of Taylor graduated from basic training alt Ft. Knox on December 9. He t\ill least e Jr.uar\ 8 for a tour in Korea with the Second Infantry Division at Camp Casey. He is the son of Budd\ and Sally Har-es in Taylor. PFC Har- vev is the Lrandson of Catherine Grant of Taylor and Frankie Tid- well ot \ialdosta, Ga. Doniald Carter Coast Guard basic Donald Aaron Carter of Mac- clenny graduated last month from United States Coast Guard basic training at Cape May.v, N.J. He is cuirentil stationed at Air Station New Orleans where he \\ ill be schooled as an avionics electrical technician. The son of Dr. Derrick and Jud, Carter, he is a 2004- graduate of Baker County High School. i Get the better newi-s experience w ith The Baker County Press | Raingue Now Avilabl for the week of January 9-13 BREAKFAST MONDAYi Bre:, kfasi pi.z. ,,irh milk and juice. TUESDAY: Sausage biscuit with milk and juice. WEDNESDAY: Cereal and toast with milk jrJ iuLi " THURSD1\: P.,icaL3ke> *Aiih ml. ind FRIDAY: D...nihnui and Jpplc- Ices -AIli milt andri jul. LUNCH MONDA\: I-hm '...ihT maiar,.rni d Clhee-. 'nd .11, l ...i- lr.iburgcr. ,ch ,cf I pol I.'- r.:LindJ green p'r, lcui. id IOn iih' .lilc Jild g'lalJn an. milk TUESDAY: Spagr,1~mi Int 'imr jau~ O beet'niiggcl:;, choice uf tw.. grc-n bc .ns c rroi and dip, fruii Auh roll and milk WEDNESDAY: Clfic...r and dumping. ,.ih r,.ll i.r piz:J, i. h.ic of r...r. mu d : .. *jl3d fruii rnd mill. THUIRSDAY: T.I> ., jljd it Ci.rij,,moi bon .:.r t1,4 ; ndt ich, >hn.:I .: I," iv..) poi.jii. '., eJr", i, Ia~lIt0.- jhd hITil'. iUll juad olk. FRID-\: Chl. eren .u, ich ,r he r. d r'r c.itr ni ,-r crol %i .lh r'll, chii.,: ofl IA,. jnd 0Tmilk THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, January 5, 2006 S <.... 2-4 Log Home Packages To Be Offered At Pubik ALutitn Rogers Realty & Auction Co. Saturday. Jan. 14h FL Licensie iU292,2 11:00 A.M. 336.789.2926 or wwv:rogersrealty.com Orlando, FL t (Port of Sanford) Fr' j'Lr LrJ- llr:'! For More Information! 1.888.562.2246 Or Log Onto: www.auctionloghomes.com LOGS AND PULPWOOD 1 ACRE OR LARGER DIAMOND TI M INC. "FOR A QUALITY CUT" CALL 282-5552 KENT WILLIAMS GEORGIA USTiNGS- Sst Mary's River Bluff Gorgeous 4BR/2BA Fleetwood on 2.56 acres of beautifully land- scaped prpenty. Large oren floor plan with vaulted cathedral cel- ings, lformnal DR 8 LR plus a greal room Jacuzai ltub with separate shower in enormous master bath New privacy lening in a home that lool, s & eels brand new Just norr, uli the FL'GA line in walking distance of the St Maryv's River Don' miss all this value for only $1 :9.9000 Moniac/SL George Lovely sAirter 2000 28:48 Pioneer r mobile home 3BR/2BA home wiri .rplit flour plan. Large eat-in kitchen. large rnasler balth winh garden lub and separate shower Added bonus- fish pond slocted with bream & catfish, 2 utility hed,; and rear deck Sits ro a corner 101 0on Highvwy 185 $99.900 00 Waycross 10 3Cres rn south ide:e of Hicghway 84, :oned fesidenrial, 285 acres on north ide zoned AG-295 a: re total Currentl jill uplands planted in 27 year old sla.h pine Timber chrieduled Io be cut soon Very cloSe o1 lown and surroundS school making this an ideal tract lor re[- idential development. $4.000 per acre pnior 10 curling. $2600 after cutting A little piece of heaven on the StL Mary's River Don't mis. this opportunity A pristlle river lot with a 2/ 2 all Cypress rome sitting on 2.5 acres on the St Mary's River made from the woods ol the Lt earth Cypress siding, 3" 9 .h. heart pine wood flooring, redwood counter tops. Wood burning fireplace, spacious kitchen, walk-in pantry, too many features to list in nhis adl. Home needs to be finished and buyer will pay $3000 towards finishing 2nd BR and BA Price a bargain at $189,900 Interlachen Lake Access .22 acre lot in Inlerlachen with access to beautiful Lake Grandin Very lfew 0o these lots are left. Most have been pur- chased by investors $15,000 00 Macclenny 7 90 acres close to intersection of CR 125 & CR 127. Zoned for home or mobile riome not older ihan 5 years One of very few large parcels left with Zoning for mobile home. $99,875.00 I-u ~i. ,r I 1I 4 IT?0 -.5 9]1) r U4 A ii~ ~ A & R TRUSS -i'I II' rc 1' triu ; :, t to r .i .r ric,'. .Home- B.airn Sh.d Etc Free estimates 259-3300 I i;,c # orwnm 12 ?,r F: APPLIANCE DOCTOR Air c, driiin ,i. r Heat pumps* 'Major appliances* 24 hour, 7 d.j\ ,.irn.iLcrn,.', .r i Call Vince Farnesi, Owner-Operator 259-2124 A EST STUCCO, INC. Specializing in all types of -.ru, ..n.ni .l Stone' Local and Out-of-Town 259-8076 weststucco(@nefcom.net 17 years in business OAK FIREWOOD V', C-I.I. I. or you pick up 653-1442 12/22-1/12p CONNIE F. WHITE 275-2474 Septic Tanks, Tractor Work, New Systems, Repairs, Sump Pumps, Culverts, Slag Hauled and Spread 2/5tfc CANADAY CONSTRUCTION/ CANADAY TRUCKING Complete site and Underground utility contractor Land clearing We sell dirt and slag Mitch Canaday, Jr. 259-1242 904-219-8094 CU C057126 / 1/5c TRACTOR'S WORK Bu'-, Ii,, 1B.,, hjadc S Fin h mo' '. in. Fr. F rc ce rmj^. Corntai-'Nt MNj, 334-9843 S/5c WELL DRILLING S2" and 4' .-.cI1 Roger I jui r i,. n . 259-7531 4/3tfe PER SONAL TOUCH CLEANING SERVICE' Commercial residential Many references on request 30 years experience 259-5782 699-2904 II 2. ". .r.[, HOME IMPROVEMENT CO. Siding Soffets Gutters General repairs 259-6518 2' II.. .A& R OOFING, INC. N-. ,1. Roof repairs Free estimates 259-7892 LW DUMP TRU( 259-2409 or 813 Fill dirt white sa E':... jtii' debris re Backhoe work land c Lee Waddell, owi Available for lease o Fully insured SLAG DRIVE i Tr i .r '' rk Be,. -,I ,d i d ,A. Fniii-I n,, 10 ,..I, Obr.l h I, 259-6118 ANGE'L IX" I tIA i 'Al N, .. u,, L-il. ir t. (iurni WELL WATER PUMP REPAIR and SERVICE 2 h, ,,r'7 days week 904-779-0042 12/1M ': toll rree 888-627-8677 II M /1 :- l- I 1 .i Water softeners Iron filters Sales Rentals Service WATER I-ll, ING i Total water softener supplies ,i I dt. ti r F- in l lrh, L. i il. lt. JOHN HOBBS 797 S. 6th Street, Macclenny 259-6672 .7/15tfic DESIGN ALTERNATIVES 260-8153 Custom house plans to your specifications Qualified Good references 4/30tfc WADE'S TRACTOR WORKS, INC. Finish grading Dirt leveling Mowing Culverts Slag driveways 259-3691 Licensed and Insured 9/1-3/2/06p 9/9tf CANADAY L KING CONSTRUCTION[ -9324 CANADAY TRUCKING Complete site and Underground utility contractor removal Land'clearing clearing We sell dirt and slag ner Mitch Canaday, Jr, r hire 259-1242 ? 904-219-8094 12/22-1/12p CU-C057126 1/5 THE OFFICE MARTT Oils, ;i-', i., watercolors, canvases, '.ir..'" inI' pad, and much more! 110 South Fifth Street 259-3737 tfc PEACOCK PAINTING, INC. Professional painting, Pressure washing Interior exterior -L, i,,Liiin 1 commercial Fully insured Locally owned 25 years ,pei in nee, 2.59-5877 7/28tfc FILL DIRT Culverts Installed 259-2536 Tim Johnson 6/ltfc KONNIE'S KLEAR POOLS We build in-ground pools We sell and install DOUGHBOY above-ground pools Service Renovations Cleaning Repairs Chemicals Parts 698-E West Macclenny Ave. (next to Raynor's Pharmacy) Fall and Winter hours: Closed on Monday and Tuesday Open Wednesday Friday 10 am 6 pm Saturday 10 am 2 pm 259-5222 5c (CPC 053903) 9/2tfc WOODS TREE SERVICE Tree Cmo'.-il I ,lhi h iulihn Stump removal S .,l ir u i juril. i.. d uck Licensed I,,ired . Free estimates 24 hour service Call Danny 259-7046 Jesus is the Only Way I 4I 11 4 I I ,f BUG OUT SERVICE Since 1963 Residential and Commercial Pest control Lawn and Shrub care Termite protection Damage repair guarantees Free estimates Call today! Sentricon Colony Elimination System 259-8759 2/17tfc MACGLEN BUILDERS, INC.' Design / Build Your plans or our plans Bentley Rhoden - 904-259-2255 CBC060014 3/14tfc LEGGETT'S APPLIANCE SERVICE, INC. Locally owned and operated We service: refrigerators, washers, dryers ranges, microwaves, dishwashers and window A/Cs All work guaranteed Independent Authorized Service 259-1882 9/8tfc COMPLETE NOTARY SERVICES t. tid. i. ls 'Jur.ii u.. I' th *.-\.A'krni,'., ,L1L imcr. t 'Closings , t*I.i rriag ccrcnimonic % I \ in 'rnc toyou 259-4277 days, 275-4280 e% enings S 8/25tfc RELIABLE, RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTING. INC. Home repairs Remodeling Mark Stevens 904-509-2397 Lic#RR00)67433 12/29-6/29p LARRY WESTFALL CORPORATION Roofing Free estimates 259-8700 CCC046197 5/27tfc COUNTYWIDE WASTE DISPOSAL,' INC. Residential/Commercial Garbage pickup for Baker County Roll off Dumpsters 259-5692 Kent Kirkland, Owner/Operator' 10/13-4/6/06p FISH'S WELDING & EXHAUST Tires Rims Exhaust Buckshot Goodyear Michelin Nitto BOSS Eagle MSR Custom exhaust Flowmaster Turbo, Glaspaks Call today for the best price! 259-1393 GATEWAY PEST CONTROL, INC. 259-3808 All types of pest control Call Eston, Shannon, Bryan, ..Bill or Philip Beverly Monds Owner SANDS TRUCKING Sand Field dirt Slag hauled' 904-445-8836 days 904-653-2493 evenings i1f- I I 1f-r. HIGGINBOTHAM BROS. Hcljin. gAir E.crricai service .. ce n.ed and Insured 259-0893 Lie. #ET11000707 Lic.#RA13067193, Lic. #RA13067194 4/21tfc RONNIE SAPP WELL DRILLING SEPTIC TANKS Well drilling water conditioning purification New septic systems Drain field repairs 259-6934 We're Your Water Experts Clcrtirjirig our 29th year in business Credit cards gladly acc pied Fully licensed & insured Florida & Georgia tfc GOD'S BUSINESS After-hours computer repair Networking, training, graphic design and writing Call Cheryl 904-885-1237 9/16tfc \\ell Drilling -. \\"aer Softener- & PUiificaCioitI Septic Tanks Drain Fields Culverts 259-6934 we're E YOUR \VATER EXPERTS .. .,,- ,,, i.. '- ,. . L i \ *A f'l..-tt--C.r, Ar'n:', i>..]-i l- ['c -- L)* -,.,' cr r " ! F ; A e .01., ;, i. '.- .. 1 -.1 -,.. fl. 11 9 73 AR I ( n " DO L"T FSBO-Florida side, 35 acres on river waterfront. $59,500. 259-2242.1/5-12p 3 BR, 1 BA mobile home, '/ acre fenced, close to city, $600 per month pluslst, last and deposit; 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide, 'h acre. close to city, $700 per month plus 1st, last and security. .662-6294 or 259-8751. 1/5p 3 BR, 2 BA mobile home, no pets, garbage pickup & water provided, $600 per month, $600 deposit. 912-843-8118. 12/22tfc Mobile homes, 2 and 3 BR, A/C, no pets, $500-$550 plus deposit. 904-860- 4604 or 259-6156. 3/17tfc 1 acre lot for mobile home in Macedo- nia area off Odis Yarboorough. Call Brian at 759-5734 or 259-6735. 3/24tfc 2 BR, 1 BA, CH!A, $510 per month, 1st & last & $300 deposit, we supply water, household trash p/u & lawn service. 259-7335. s 12/1tfc Rent to own or purchase, 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide on beautiful 2.5 acres with pond. partially fenced in Taylor. 904- 477-8995. 1/5-12p 2 BR, 2 BA mobile home on 2'/ acres, $500 per month, $500 deposit 259- 2242. 1/5p 600 SF office & storage, A/C, heating, phone lines, separate meter, $400 per month, $400 deposit. CaH David at 259- 2602 1'5-19p Office & retail space available Prime Macclenny location next to Calender's Pizzeria on College St. Approximately 1200 SF. 404-822-8925. 1/5c qual-i-ty- adj. H \ing high ,ge.e _ excellence THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Since 1929 Serving ALL your real estate needs! o Florida Crown i Realty WE SELL PROPERTY FAST! LET US SELL YOURS... www.floridacrownrealty.com Jim Smith, Real Estate Broker Josle Davis, Sales Associate Mark Lancaster, Sales Associate Juanice Padgett, Sales Associate rn- 799 S. 6th St., Macclenny * 259-6555 R ~i.EiI -L.i Land- Located in Lancaster Glen 4'/: miles west of Macclenny. Easy access to US Hwy. 90 and 1-10. Lot #1- 11.74 acres $76,310-SOLD Lot #4- 12.11 acres $78,715-SOLD Lot #11- 14 acres $98,000-SOLD Lot #15- 10 acres $65,000-SOLD Lot #18- 15 acres $67,500-SOLD Lot #21- 25.42 acres $101,680-PENDING Come lacclenny Ave. OI01 be reno- vated for office or other commercial use Lot size is approximately. 1520112. Near new C. press Poinie Subdivision. Build Nour business here. $150,000 HOMES AND LAND of North Florida, Inc. e4ft Licensed Real Es3lae Broker 259-7709 338-4528 cell We can show and sell all llstingsl LIFETIME FAMILY BUSINESS FOR SALE Great ,.,pp..:nhuruti, in v'..au ,rsahjle'd biup .s n S in rie iastesL glowing area 0o Iviacclenrny. Wtih ,ppir,..:ii e iaT v 1 r,'n"e" w h.n:re : c:.'rrun Tr,:, [i;, How can you MISS?? Richard's Grocery & Meat Market $389,000 : Tr "'H .",:,, -i,:,7--,C. I, I FEATURED LISTING! 3 bedroom, 21bath hone, back. side screened porches, large family rc:im, large bo.rs room, large fenced back yard, t'r'.'e & refrineatcr I.Iust See toi appreciate In I.lacclerny :,' mit i t EXCEPTIONAL! $229,900 All Nick 2BR I S - $99,99 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday. January 5. 2006 PAGE THIRTEEN PRSSADERISN Two homes in Jax. Very nice area on Hecksher Drive in Jacksonville. This area is known as Jacksonville's Silver Linin ys. Two small t.ff ely 1/2 acre each. These homes could be removed to build vour dream home. Reduced to $159,000 each. Nice Affordable Home 3 bedroom, 2 bath d deck on city lot LL~EO D 'vith shin- gle roo ose to evervting. Only $64.900. Commercial Lot 14,000 sq. ft. 100 ft. frontage on SR 121. Located between Waffle House and Day's Inn, adjacent to 1-10. $125,000. Lot on Little St. Mary's River, con- veniently located between Glen St. Mary and NMacclenny. This heavily %wooded lot is restricted to site built homes only. '"' acre + priced at $34,000. Anne Kitching Sales Associate 962-8064 cell. Wendy Smith Sales Associate 710-0528 cell. Tina Melvin Sales Associate 233-2743 cell. THE E-Z STOP CONVENIENCE STORE with all stock & equipment $325,000 A 1~S F 4E.P h.. house : rrcibIle Ihrme pal ~1oavaiiat'Ie 'A .tust ee' Deep Water 60 beautiful acres on the St. Mary's Rier. Many native palm trecs. This unique property ,as once a deep afterr port for sailing ships. Secluded with its own pri- %ate road. Located next io the ,Aorld famous White Oak Plantation in Nassau County. If )ou are looking for a private estate site. this is it. Sho n to qualified buyers bN appt. onhl. Priced at $3,500,000 Iery Clean JBR/2BA on 77 acre. This 1995 1-4x66 single ide mobile home has been cleaned & freshly\ painted. Located on a pated road and read\ to move in. Nice area on Mudlake Rd. Affordable at $67,900. 1997 Homes of Merit :i $104,900 Well & Septic Tank :,r I 'i . .,] ,' , '. : n $35,000 Seventy Acres- '- -:i'. '.*ih -..f:1 !!2 .5* .. L ~ l....1.^ ^^ -_ .i,..-... , $175,000 Commercial- :, -. .:I .$.- $195,000 2 Lots on US 90- ,-: ,-,: l ., ,: ), ,,:,: $305,000 Doublewide MH - . $79,900 was $89,00 W. ac nyAve. S 4 21,09 ,33- a0 .ny F 306 re rovid/s ngFenichido i .r rorgreat room w/FP. French door Cindy Oglesby- 226-71611'. Licensed Real Estate Brokere Holly Kim- 6-311-090 Licensed Real Estate Agentn Dawn Wiseman-7,237.7-7,046, ge Licensed Real EsOfe.Agent' Angie Walker-65174724, Licensed Reaf EstateAgent har o rouEhoultfor computer network- F REE E YARD SALE SIGN with purchase of a yardsale ad only at THE3BAKER COUNTY PRESS ' W"" I ]L==i )0 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, January 5, 2006 Page Fourteen Amateur Dugger wins solo BY KELLEY L.ANNIGAN Press Staff" Justin Dugger of Macclenny re- cently won the southeast regional solo.singing competition in the Exalting Him National 2005 Talent Search held in Nashville, TN and sponsored by Daywvind 'Soundtracts and the Trinity Broadcasting Network. The annual contest is designed to give undiscovered Christian vo- calists a chance to showcase their talents in front of a panel of cel- ebrity and music industry judges, which this year included the award-wvinning duo Annointed and Deborah Price, Country and Chris- tian Editor at Billboard Magazir.e. Over 1,000 vocalists from across the United States submitted demos to the competition. Those selected competed against each other in solo and group perfor-. mances, and judges.narrowed the competitorstors to the top four in each category. The remaining four soloists and groups competed a second time. Justin was the \ inner from his region and then \\as selected as one of the top final four solo com- petitors at the national level. Twenty-Nine and still TOO fine!! I HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAMAI ! I Gauin,Jiqgan. Morgan and Jiim Bob Justin Dugger perforining in the sactuart' ofI Destiny Peopl H worship Center The AMacclenny resident, 4u1 su 's tie doesn't rcad musicc, iiotthelesi wot thle r oiitlotesr solo competition of the 2005 E acting HIM National Tnt ISerchl. Pha. h) kcIlk N Ldnnian An Exalting HIM 2005 CD has been compiled and should be available at Christian music retiil- ers in late January 2006. Duger's selection on the CD is entitled "I Need You." * Carpet * Laminate * Wallpaper * Vinyl Tile "Tihe Exalting Him talent search ik the Christian version of American Idol," said Dugger. "I was the youngest person to be cho- sen to compete and man\ of the performers had years of experi- * Ceramic & Porcelain Tile * Hardwood S.Area Rugs ence and already had recorded their own CDs. I was definitely the rookie." Dugger, 18, works at the CVS pharmacy in Macclenny and began using his musical talent for the glory of God when he was 12. He is currently an active member of Destiny People Worship Center in the Park-west Plaza in Macclenn\, where he recorded his audition demo. Even though Dugger was not the national winner, he contends he is glad he entered. "It was an amazing experience," he said. Dugger will enter pharmacy school.full time next year, but is hopeful for an offer of a contract because of his recent exposure to music industry professionals. Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will begin airing the Exalt- ing Him competitions starting with "The Soloists" this Thursda., January 5 at 7:00 pm. Justin \%ill appear in the Jan. 5 broadcast and again on the "Final Four Soloists" .to be aired Thursday, January 19 also at 7:00 pm. Get EVERYBODY'S attention for only 4.5PRESS CLASSIFIED PRESS CLASSIFIED r - - - - 20% OFF ' I IN STOCK OR SPECIAL ORDER AREA RUGS I . S- .,:u ~~p-rv ,4id..,,- :,,---: : ,- Over 1000 patterns of wallpaper Get the better news experience with The Baker County Press NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the proposed ordinances whose titles - hereinafter appear will be brought up for public hearing and possible adoption on Tuesday. January 17. 2006 at 6:01 pm or as soon thereafter as possible, at the Baker Counts Administration Building, 55 North Third Street, Macclenny. Florida. Copies of said ordinances may be inspected by any member of the public in the Commissioners office, address stated above. On the date above-mentioned, all interested parties may appear and be heard % ith respect to the proposed ordinances which are titled as fol- lows: ORDINANCE 2006- AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF BAKER, FLORIDA, AMENDING . ORDINANCE NO. 91-1, AS AMENDED, REGARDING THE FUTURE LANp USE MAP OF THE ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, WITH RESPECT TO A PARCEL OF LAND, BEING APPROXIMATELY 3.21 ACRES IN SIZE, RELATING TO THE SMALL SCALE DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT PRO- CEDURES ESTABLISHED IN SECTIONS 163.3215, FLORIDA STATUTES, PURSUANT TO AN APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY JAMES AND SANDY SMITH: PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN LAND USE CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL ZONE B TO INDUSTRIAL; PROVIDING SEVER- ABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCE 2006- AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF BAKER, FLORIDA, REZONING 3.21 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY JAMES AND SANDY SMITH FROM AG 7.5 TO LI; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. James and Sandy Smith ,_ , property located 6 miles 3 IV. of Macclenny on the ; corner of SR 121 N. and CR 23D.- 175 -- Persons interested in commenting on the proposed re:oning' maty appear and shall be gn'en an opporiiuniy to speak at the public /hearing or ma send written coi- nients to: Baker Colunr Planning Department, 81 North Third Street, Alacclenny. florida 32003. Copies o.1 the ordinance are available for public minspeion at the Baker Counn Planunic De'partunent. For additional information, please call.(9(4) 259-3354. NOTE: Pursuamt to Sechon 26.0105. 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