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No suspicious links found i BY JIM McGAULEY Press Publisher A sheriff's investigator said this week he was unable to find evidence linking anyone else to the deadly home invasion early on December 29 of last year in which one of two intruders was shot dead by the home- owner. Initially, police suspected the dead man, 23-year-old Richard Munoz of Macclenny, may have had a motive other than burglary when he entered the home of Jody Paul and Sabrina Thrift off Sawmill Lane about 1:30 that morning. The location is about two miles north of Macclenny off SR 121. Mr. Munoz died of a gunshot wound to the head the last day of 2005 at Shands Jacksonville, where he had been taken following the shooting. His younger brother Robert, 17, has been in the Baker County jail under $500,000 bond since January 12. He was transferred that day from a juvenile lock-up in Gainesville after a circuit judge remanded him over to be tried as an adult for second degree murder and burglary while armed. He is being represented at public expense by Jacksonville attorney George Nelson. Mr. Nelson has so far kept investigators from speak- ing to his client, who only spoke briefly to responding deputies the morning of the shooting. He indicated he and his older brother were 'riding around" that mornm- ing and drove partially up the driveway to Mr. Thrift's home after Richard Munoz said "he wanted to break into somebody's house." That, according to Investigator Steve Harvey, is about as close to a motive as police have after inter- viewing 27 people, including the 19-year-old daughter of School Superintendent Paula Barton, who is Mr. Thrift's aunt and lives next door. Nancy Paulette Barton, who was recently released from jail after leaving a Jacksonville drug treatment n home invasion shooting facility, told Investigator Harvey she had no 7, ing the Thrift couple in their bedroom. link to the Munoz brothers and no involve- "That's just not'true, as far as we've been ment in the burglary. able to determine, and we've talked to Though police in late December said they everybody we can think of that would have had no reason to suspect Ms. Barton's in- any knowledge of a plan like that," said the volvement, she is estranged from her mother" investigator. and the school superintendent was caring for .. A more plausible explanation may be her young daughter. .. that the older brother, who told friends he Ms. Barton was in drug treatment at the needed Christmas money for his children, time her cousin Jody shot Richard Munoz to had seen the Thrift homesteads from 121 death in a hallway next to his bedroom. She I and decided they'd be good burglary tar- was arrested December 18 for disorderly gets. conduct when she resisted attempts by rela- -. "We know he and his wife had rented a tives to admit her into treatment. Richard Munoz trailer in the Georgia Bend (north of the One theory was that Ms. Barton urged a breaking at state line) and that would have taken him by the house her mother's house, and Mr. Munoz bungled the mis- back and forth," theorized Mr. Harvey. "He could sion and instead cut both telephone and power lines to have easily noticed those big houses back in the trees the wrong house before entering through a glass door. (Page two please) He tossed a boat anchor into the glass to break it, alert- Paid circulation leader Winner of 21 state and national awards for journalism excellence in 2005 Re. COUNTRY PRESS 76th Year, Vol. 42 Thursday February 9, 2006 Macclenny, Florida 500 Three are sentenced by.fedsin 'Sawmill' Ten more follow in coming weeks Three of the 14'people arrested in Operation Sawmill, the inter- agency investigation into a large, locally based methamphetamine ring, were sentenced February 2 in Jacksonville federal court. Another man was sentenced in November, and the remaining 10 have pleaded guilty and are sched- uled to be sentenced late this month and in March.- Kenneth Wilkes and Michael Ferris, both from Glen St. Mary when arrested, were each given 70 months in federal prison for con- spiracy to distribute marijuana. They also must serve five years of probation. Wesley Lewis was sentenced to 37 months in prison followed by four years' probation. On November 7, Archie Crook was sentenced to 92 months in prison and five years' probation. Ringleader James Merrett is scheduled to be sentenced March 29, as is Aaron Long. His brother, John Merrett, will be sentenced March 2. The next round of sentencing are scheduled for February 27 and include Robbie Burnsed, Donnie Strickland and Thomas Floyd. On March 28, Tim Burnsed, Charity Merrett and Carrie Morri- son will be sentenced. Operation Sawmill so named because James Merrett ran a sawmill on his property in Charlton County, Georgia -was conducted by the High Intensity Drug Traf- ficking Area task force made up of federal and local officers, including Randy Crews from the Baker County -Sheriff's Office. Nine locals were among 11 ar- rested February 28 of last year - the Merrett brothers and Ms. Mer- rett, wife of James, from St. George, Ga.; Mr. Wilkes and Mr. Ferris of Glen St. Mary; Ms. Morri- son and Mr. Lewis from Macclen- ny; and the Burnsed brothers, Tim- bo from Baxter and Robbie from Sanderson. Two others were arrested soon afterward, but Carlos Ibarra, the. primary supplier to the ring, was arrested more than six months later after being set up by an unnamed co-conspirator. Mr. Ibarra, who lives in Los An- geles, is scheduled to be sentenced on March 30. Court documents say he distrib- uted at least 560 grams of meth to the ring between late 2002 and ear- ly 2005. (Page two please) III 11111 II 111 6 8907648819 8 Sale of land for Walgreens nears; COA Walgreen Drug Store officials are apparently satisfied with the corner lot at South 6th ahd Low- der in Macclenny and pending a zoning change, it appears county coffers will be $1.5 million richer after the sale of the former health department property.' The news comes the same week the Baker County Com- mission was urged to put replace- ment of the leaking Council on Aging headquar- ters in downtown CommiS, Macclenny at the didn't apl top of its priority enth sia. list for the new enthusia year. .rCpOS The pending sell off th property sale is cent prog significant toward where th that goal since the county long ago Maccleni promised to use office Sits the proceeds to County hc construct a new yearleas COA building on failing. property it already building. has off Lowder near the present health depart- ment. Jacksonville-based Sleiman Enterprises is handling the land transaction for the Walgreen store, the second large drug chain to move into Macclenny the past year. A Sleiman representative ap- proached the commission this week about selling the adjacent tract where the Macclenny post office sits. It is owned by the county and leased to the Postal Service for 20 years. Commissioners didn't appear enthusiastic a property w] brought up a ning meeting There was sion, howev repairs to the Aging buil College in d The roof is and leaking ployees fashi sioners pear stic about al to also e adja- perty e ny post s. The olds a 20- se on the lators were s( during meetir lier this wee for the new b able via a $5( cane prepared A new Co quarters could an emergency ly evacuated area and else\ A similar used to secu new Maccleni years ago. "We'll hav Tattoo You! Just for sailors and bikers? Think again BY KELLEY LANNIGAN Press Staff They're not just the domain of sailors and bik- ers anymore. Tattoos have officially moved into the main- stream and everyone from teenagers to bankers, doctors and grandmothers are sporting one or more pieces of body art. Jim Curtis, owner of Jim Curtis Tattoo on South Sixth St. in Macclenny, is a 17-year veteran of the technique of tattooing. The walls of his stu- dio are covered with what is known in the industry as "flash," a term referring to the collection of commercially produced tattoo designs available to clients. Flash portfolios contain thousands of designs, from simple, one color geometric patterns to nowa priority about letting go of the see what's available," said the hen the subject was chairman. "This is something the at the February 7 eve- commission has .been working on of the board. for a long time." s considerable discus- "I accept your challenge," Mr. er, about emergency Robinson said to Mary Baxla, two-story Council on director of the Council on Aging, ding on US 90 at in response to her request that the downtown Macclenny. new quarters be placed at or near structurally unsound the top of the county's legislative to the point that em- priority list this spring. oned makeshift plastic The project is already on a list funnels to catch prepared for the Northeast Florida water into trash Regional Planning Council, cans. which is putting together a pack- The board voted age of requests for area legislators to have the county before next month's annual ses- ,m a-iitc.harhK depait-. sion. ment make emer- Chairman Robinson says the agency repairs at an county will push for grant funds estimated $2000. The for a new agricultural center, em-. sole bid from Pres- ergency operations center and tige Construction added space for the state attor- Systems of Jack- ney's office. sonville was $36,- In other business this week, the 899. board amended its impact fee Commission ordinance to eliminate the $1800 Chairman Alex per 1000 square feet on industrial Robinson said legis- buildings. somewhat encouraging Ginger Barber, director of both ngs in Tallahassee ear- the Chamber of Commerce and k, suggesting money Development Commission, earlier buildingg may be avail- argued for the change because she 65 million state hurri- feared it will hamper future com- ness fund. mercial growth. uncil on Aging head- Other than Ms. Barber, no one Id also be designated spoke during a hearing on the Shelter for the elder- change, and it passed without dis- from the Jacksonville sent. Commissioner Julie Combs where. was absent from the meeting. dual-use scheme was The commission also passed re state money for a unanimously a resolution support- ny Elementary several ing $5 million in bonds to be e to fine-tune this and (Page two please) Fred Raulerson will bow out after three commission terms Fred Raulerson, a three-term county commission representing the north Baker County district, announced this week he won't seek re-elec- tion in the upcoming fall primary. "When I first ran back in 1994, I said I had a vision for the future, and I think we've realized a lot since then," said Commissioner Raul- erson before Tuesday evening's meeting. "Much preparation (for growth) needs to be done now, and , hopefully some younger person will have a vision for the future." The commissioner, 63, first en- " tered the public arena as county .. building inspector in 1979, a time - when many in Baker County ques- ' tioned the need for an official to sup- ; . ervise construction, and the need for - the county to have property use con- trols and zoning. "It was very challenging getting ' people used to things like permitting .' and building regulations. About a year after I took that job the county adopted its first zoning code," he recalled.. Two years after he took the job, the Commissioner Raulerson City of Macclenny contracted with the county for inspection and enforcement, and Mr. Raulerson took on that added responsibility. He kept the city inspector job for a period after he was elected to the com- mission. He has been opposed in every election since. A number of potential candidates have already been testing the polit- ical climate to run as replacements. They will qualify in July. The county's population has nearly doubled during his term in office, and Commissioner Raulerson predicts the challenges of the job will grow accordingly in coming years. As for accomplishments, he is'proud of the board's involvement with the Chamber of Commerce and Development Commission bringing industrial growth to broaden the tax base, the greatly expanded Baker County Fair, and the CDBG and SHIP housing grants for low-income residents. The former building contractor plans to continue as pastor of the Pine Level Church near Taylor and dabble in farming. "After 27 years in public service, I feel it's about time. I came into it kind of gracefully and maybe I'll go out gracefully." Tattoo artist Jim Curtis puts the finishing touches on Deborah Starling's 'snake and rose' design. PHOTO BY KELLEY LANNIGAN photo-realistic images with astonishingly intricate detail. "Tattoos have really become much more accepted by society than in the past," says Curtis. "Kids really love them. I see little kids who aren't old enough to get a real tattoo beg- ging their parents for the stick-on version." Curtis got his start in the industry by chance. "I was a printer by trade and had been laid off. I was building a deck for Eric Inksmith, owner of Inksmith and Rogers in Jackson- ville, a large, very successful chain of tattoo- ing shops. When I expressed an interest he took me on as an apprentice. Soon, I was run- ning the shop and within the first year, my tat- toos were featured in a maga- zine." Curtis considers himself lucky to have briefly known Paul Rogers, a partner at Ink- smith and Rogers. Rogers is a legend in the industry, famous for his designs and his im- provements to tattoo equip- ment. Curtis has a Paul Rogers tat- too machine on view in the shop's front display case. Rogers' influence and philoso- phy are evident in the way Curtis runs his business. "How it used to be in this industry was that a client just walked in, got tattooed, paid for it and left," says Curtis. "It's probably still that way in some shops. I do things a little differently. Everyone must sign a release form. For young peo- ple under the age of 18, a per- mission form must be filled out and signed by the parents. Then it must be legally nota- rized. I also ask the parent to come in with the child and pre- sent their driver's license."' Curtis learned from experi- ence that young clients often regret their choice of tattoo (Page four please) THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, February 9, 2005 Page Two No suspicious links in burglary... (From page one) during the day when he drove by. If it was a random burglary police have concluded, could Richard Munoz been high on drugs when he make the sponta-' neous and fatal decision to enter an occupied house in the middle of the night? Land sale near; COA priority... (From page one) issued by the Jacksonville Eco- nomic Development Commission for several projects of the First Coast YMCA. Baker County Family YMCA is due to receive $750,000 of the money for construction of its out- door swimming pool, which has been delayed over a year. According to Penelope Zuber, chief financial officer of the First Coast group of Y's, Baker County shares no obligation on the bond payback and the resolution serves only as a support document for underwriters of the bonds. The county also accepted rec- ommendations of its consultant Jordan and Associates for low bids on SHIP winterizing and housing rehab grants. Four projects total about $40,000 and the winning contractors are Joe Gaskins and Whitney Construction, both of Baker County. In remaining items, the board: V Hired Tonya Walker as a cus- todian. V Decided to have the county road department make a temporary sign at St. Marys Shoals Park instead of calling for bids. V Honored commission secretary Ann Yarborough as employee of the month, and recognized Mattie Yarborough, the recently-chosen Miss Baker County. She also got $250 minscholarship mcnc,,. '..... .,_V Agreed to .a state-funded tim-n ber and wildlife management plan for the St. Marys Shoals tract off Yarbrough Road. V Recognized March as Na- tional Mental Retardation Month. V Agreed to knock $3000 off the $54,000 purchase price for the old Head Start center north of Sanderson. Faith Bible Church was recently awarded the purchase bid for the property, and the coun- ty 'removed a chain link fence that was part of the original package. V Scheduled six public hearings, for later this month on several land use change rezonings, a large scale amendment for the Blair Nurseries subdivision and variance for Creekside Oaks, a planned sub- division off CR 23A. 'Sawmill sentencing (From page one) Basically, James Merrett used truck drivers to fetch the drug and bring it to the east coast where it was sold. Mr. Long, of Lake Wales, Fla., was a second source of meth, but Mr. Ibarra supplied a higher quali- ty meth, called "ice." Federal prosecutors said he even conducted his drug business 4 while locked up in Baker County jail. Incarcerated on a DUI charge, he passed instructions for running the operation to his brother, Ms. Morrison and Mr. Lewis, both of Macclenny. He directed them to steer less trusted members of the ring away from Mr. Ibarra to Mr. Long. Among those on the outs was Robbie Burnsed. Operation Sawmill began in late 2003 when a witness tipped off investigators to the drug ring, and fingered Mr. Merrett as the leader. The unidentified source also named Mr. Ferris, and provided Mr. Ibarra's name and phone num- bers. D eadlin That's something that will have to await a toxicology report from the medical examiner's office in Gainesville. "That's something we'd like to know," said the investigator. "We pretty well know he was a pot smoker,. but pot smokers don't- ordinarily decide to go into a house like that." The report should be complete in about three weeks. The older brother had no crimi- nal record; Robert was arrested once in Ohio for misdemeanor marijuana possession. Most of Richard Munoz's acquaintances interviewed in recent weeks live outside Baker County and knew him socially or worked with him as an apprentice electri- cian. Police also obtained his tele- phone records and found nothing to indicate he was in touch with someone plotting the breaking. An autopsy showed four bullets entered Richard Munoz, all from two pistols fired at close range by Mr. Thrift, who told police he had called out just before the older brother opened the bedroom door. The intruder got off one shot from the 22 revolver he was carry- ing. It is not known how many. shots Jody Thrift fired from his 22 and 357 caliber pistols. Those weren't the only firearms connected to the case. Robert Munoz was also carry- ing a 22 caliber pistol, and dropped it when he scaled a wire fence fleeing the house after the shooting. A 25 caliber pistol was found in Richard's pants pocket, and a 9 mm pistol in a hidden console compartment of the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer the brothers parked about several hundred yards from the house. They entered the property via a driveway normally blocked by an electric gate. It was malfunction- ing that night. That gun was missed by FDLE agents who processed the Blazer for evidence, and found by family members after the vehicle was released. A relative said Richard Munoz often used the compart- ment to hide pot. Investigator Harvey said three of the pistols were stolen from a storage room about 10 days before the incident, and belonged to the suspects' father, who lives in Ohio. . LOGS AND PULPWOOD 1 ACRE OR LARGER DIAMOND I ER INC. "FOR A QUALITY CUT' CALL 282-5552 KENT WILLIAMS 25% FA Shhhh, don't tell Andy!!! We have slashed prices in the bargain room!! Friday & Saturday, February 10 & 11 ING FOR UEEN Buy a king-size mattress set for the same sale price as a queen-size set on select premium Serta Perfect Sleepers! /SAVE UP TO $699.90 .j on select sets. "l Ba 0 HOME FURNITURE 701 S. 5th Street Macclenny ** 259-2275 BfBa;a ^ '* .......... J-, 7 .. ... for 18 months, w.a.c. INTEREST 760i'l-lit, THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday February 9, 2006 Page Three : THE BAKER C JAMES C. MCGAULEY Publisher/Editor NEWS. SPORTS- Micnael Rinker NEWS 'FEATURES Kelley Lannigan COMMENT Cheryl R. 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It is your responsibility to ensure photographers, etc. are aware of this policy Contact Us- Phone 904 259.2400 Fax- 904 2596502 Email Ocpress@nefcom.net Mail PO Box 598 104 South 5tn St Macclenny, FL 32063 www.bakercountypress.com Hashbrowns and chocolate pie Here's some facts previously unknown about Super Bowls MY SIDE OF THE MATTER I'm a big football fan (or as my hero. Groucho Marx once said, "If' it gets ,any hotter I'll need a big fan), so,of course I watched the Super Bow I. Don't worrn, I'm not going to inundate \ou with useless sports trivia. Not your intrepid investigate journalist! My job is to challenge and benlighten. In the spirit of Ed- ward R. Murrow and great re- porters of the past, I am here to challenge your petspectite. So af- ter a little digging, I have found all the stuff they don't tell you about the Super Bowl. The NFL keeps information tightly controlled, but I have dug around and unco\cred lots of little known info. V Super Bowl I Packers vs. Chiefs. A near riot broke out in the stands after Packer fans pelted Chief fans with limburger cheese. The stinky cheese started flying soon after Ban Starr and company had sealed the. win. / Super Bowl II Packers vs. Raiders Enthusiastic Packers fans tried to recreate the cheese debacle of the previous year, but Raider fans aren't Chiefs fans. Many of the Raider fans, paint- ed black and silver from head to toe and draped in chain mail and wearing garbage cans as armor, re- taliated by smearing themselves with the stinky cheese then ripping out seats and throwing them back. They also tossed a few innocent bystanders across the stadium, which would later be the inspira- tion for punk rocker audience surf- ing. V Super Bowl 3 Jets vs. Colts - The Colts came into this game a huge favorite. The game was ex- pected to be a blowout, with the Jet's.a heavy underdog. But Joe Namath and the Jets dominated the Colts and left Colts fans shak- ing their heads in dismay at how the most powerful team in the NFL could have lost. This defeat started a trend, that carries on even today. The best team in the league consistently can't make it through the early rounds of the playoffs and Peyton Manning is hounded by the curse of Joe Namath., V Super Bowl IV Chiefs vs. Vikings Buoyed by their experi- ence from Super Bowl I, the Chiefs' fans were prepared. Even though the much better behaved Viking fans threw nothing. at the Chiefs fans, the Chiefs retaliated with a hail arrows and rubber tom- ahawks. V Super Bowl X Steelers vs. Cowboys. Considered by most in- siders as the mo.t disastrous Super SBo\\I of all. Not because it %\as a bad game far from it. What made it so terrible was that it launched the career of Terry Brad- shaw. He was a great football player, but he turned in his cleats for a microphone and became one, of the most irritating commenta- tors of all (only his evil twin, Dick Vitale, is more caustic). V Super Bowl XVI San Ftan-. cisco vs.' Cincinnati. The Super Bo% 1 was still in its .infancy and didn't ha\ e the elaborate halftime shows it does today. High school. bands performed or the host city provided, cnteritinment. The high-. light of the halftime show were the San Francisco cross-dressine' cheerleaders high kicking to New- York, New York. / Super Bowl XX Chicago vs. New England. In a precursor to the recent story where skier Bode Miller competed while drunk, Chicago quarterback Jim McMa- bon competed while legally in- sane. McMahon confused his op- ponents as well as his own team by singing H-ar'i/ Th.',sh c .h Grapet ine v. hil under center. On-: ly giant lineman/running back' William "Refrigerator" Perry-sang along. V Super Bowl XXV -'New York Giants vs. Buffalo Bills. In a Colts-like display of underachiev- ing, the Bills made their first of four Super Bowl appearances. They lost every Super Bowl game they played. Quarterback Jim Kel- ly commented, "It could be worse, we could be in Buffalo in January. V Super Bowl XXXIV St. Louis vs. Tennessee. In probably the most exciting Super Bowl ever that saw Titan quarterback Steve McNair come up one yard short of scoring the winning touchdown on the last play of the game, the NFL shocked everyone by naming At- lanta high school Latin teacher Roderick Chisholm the game's MVP. In post-game comments, NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue an- nounced that Chisholm won the award, the first ever to a non-play- er, because he was the only person left alive who knew how to write 34 in Roman numerals. V Super Bowl XL Pittsburgh vs. Seattle. The halftime extrava- ganza featuring the Rolling Stones completely overshadowed the game when Stones front man Mick Jagger announced prior to the game that guitarist Keith Richards had been legally dead the past 15 years. Richards, showing signs of de- composition during the show, shrugged off Jagger's comments about his demise by telling the press, "What's the big deal, I'm playing guitar better now than when I was alive." rMacclenny Amoco Doral $19.99 ctn NOW AVAILABLE 305s $12.99 ctnAILABLE Marlboros $2.89/pk. BOOST FLIP PHONES MNT n.r rf /i IT "n l 1,.., 1 ,- i t rhrTG iNvewporU me./ LIlgts uy Jet 1 i p .-. Camels Ultra Turkish Gold/Jade Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Milk 12.99/gaiion CARTON MARLBORO $ RT99 Blend 27 & Menthols 19 At the corner of US 90 & SR121 Sunday 7 am 9 pm Mon.-Sat. 6 am 10 pm THE BACK PORCH My father used to take me to breakfast and lunch at the Toddle S-louse when I [w as a very small girl. Toddle House was the predeces- *sor of The Waffle House restau- rants, whose co-founder Tom Rog- ers, Sr., once worked as a Toddle House short-order cook. These small diners with their distinctive turquoise roofs and floors of tiny, light blue and white tile, were an American mainstfa of good, fast, cheap food in the 4()s, 50s and 60s, especially\ for travelers, late night shift worker-: .ind college students. Placards ( n the wall above the grill area pri noted color illustra- tions of the diner s specialities at bargain price- which kept poor, broke college students like my fath- er from starving While he-worked two jobs and earned a degree. Toddle House hash browns, sea- soned with paprika, were famous, along with the bacon-wrapped fillet and the chocolate creme pie, which my father referred to as ice box pie. I remember sitting on a stool at the counter and thinking I was a "big girl" as I ate my ice box pie and listened to my dad and the' other grownups exchange gossip as they downed plates of bacon and, eggs-over-easy and drank thick, strong coffee with cream and sugar. Toddle Houses were small, inti-, mate places. The only seating was at the counter and there was only about six feet between the counter and the front of the restaurant. Customers were up-close and personal with the waitperson and the cook, and got a birds-eye view of the grill as food sizzled and .steamed. In my mind's eye, I can envision that huge piece of pie as if it. were before me now with its generous layer of chocolate filling covered in whipped topping piped on in a pat- tern of little white stars. I truly miss it. Today, just about everyone, including me, eats at the Waffle House, but it isn't the same. At the Toddle House, it was easy to strike up conversations with perfect strangers, speaking as if you'd known them forever. I wandered into the Baker Grill last Saturday morning after inter- viewing some folks out at the tennis courts behind Baker High School. It was my first visit and I sat at the counter. As I studied the menu, a pleasant looking lady in a pretty orange sweater rushed over and began apologizing. "I'm so sorry," she said, "but the biscuits aren't quite ready yet. They 're still in the oven." I wasn't in a hurry and told her "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content , Available from Commercial News Providers" ____*-o W Na Awaits re-open of Thrifty Store Dear Editor: I am a senior citizen living on a limited income, and I depend on thrift stores for a lot of my needs., Ms. Frances and Ms. Marlene (managers of the Thrifty Store on College St. in Macclenny that recently closed) operated a very necessary business. In addition, they are two of the' warmest, most generous women I know. I miss visiting with them while shopping for my grandchildren. They were always interested in the lives of their customers. I hope they find a place to re-open their business soon. I miss them and the great bargains I always found in their store EVA REDMON Macclenny Your opinion counts... Send us a letter -and sign it i f U I I I i I i . I i .,, " EtESTRtJAN FABRwi SET-UPS Pole Barns of all sizes Stalls of any kind Round Pens Cattle Pens ', Board Fences , Also, privacy fences, pool decks & 259-4745 'ill ii :ensec Insured .,' ii ,' 1 , * Rebuild Engines * General Maintenance * Rearend Ring & Pinion Setup * Rebuild & Service Ger Transmission S959 W. Macclenny Ave. Macclenny 259-2054 / veral Car & Truck Repairs Raig Fue Nos BOTTLE REFILLS HERE u,.J p\ zzeX-la *The Ffes1hes! nrdet fxes11 Dough'!AceD' GreatAtm~osphere Great eectiOfl Bae Verand &W a '- ,. RINONi Cone f ol. eS. &-acl- ve so. I placed my order and got my- self a cup of coffee. It was wonder- ful, in part because after hanging out on the windy courts to get my story, I was cold and needed to warm up. Also, it was just plain good coffee. I hesitate to get coffee in restau- rants because it's usually so strong I have to use a ton of creamer to cut the sting. That always cools it down too much and leaves me with a constant struggle to balance flavor and temperature. After some communication with the grill cook, who looked sporty in a clean white apron and turned out to be the hubby of the lady in the orange sweater, I got my bacon cooked exactly the way I like it, which hardly ever happens. Then out came the hot biscuits and you all know what eating a bis- cuit right out of the oven with but- ter and jelly is like. So there I was, sitting at the counter having a good meal, ex- changing pleasantries with strang- ers, talking to Ms. orange sweater and Mr. white apron who turned out to be owners Tony and Sissy Bennett, joking with other restau- rant staff when suddenly I got a familiar feeling I couldn't place. Why the sudden de ja vu? I'd never been here before. Why did it feel so familiar? Then it hit me Toddle House. I'd not felt anything even close that that particular dining experience anywhere else. And suddenly, un- expectedly, it drops'into my lap. I carried a bit of that glowing feeling with me for the rest of the day. According to the Internet,. there are still a few Toddle Houses out there in far-flung locations across the U.S arid I was touched to read recollections on the sites from peo- ple that patronized the diners for decades and remember them with great fondness. I even found a re- cipe for the famous Toddle House chocolate pie. Maybe I can talk Sissy and Tony Bennett into recreating this treat and putting it on their menu. This time I would truly be a "big girl," sitting at the counter, enjoy- ing my pie. THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, February 9, 2005 Page Four i"'VW tLJ1FRmsJt MI im 9% R( IP%Tl a. a - '" "I _ -"Co rightoa- -erial --"Convria hted: Materi al a. .* ~ * a - a. * - a fop,, 4D :' am -W --mom.. a- S- indicated Content '- - low a M Available'fro6m'Commercial Newvs Provide qw 1- 40M qa. -404w" --Nwfwt %them - -la 1 1 1 1 -w 0 a S 0 a COUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 602 S. Sixth Street, Alacclenny 259-6702 US H\vy. 90 West, Glen St. Mary 259-6702 100 S. Lima Street, Baldwin 266-1041 Put your equity to work for you with a Home Equity Loan from Country Federal Credit Union VARIABLE LENDER Tattoo you... .(From.page .one) . image lajer in life when r[h. arc pursuing professional career paths. "I ask them to carefully consid- er the choice of certain symbols such as a marijuana leaf or swasti- ka," he says. "And especially the name of a girlfriend or boyfriend. Names are the number one reason people have tattoos removed or altered." Scrollwork tattoos featuring flowers and butterflies across the lower back are what ung \ omen most often request. "We've got a lot of hunters in this area," said Curtis. "So deer head tattoos are really popular with the guys. Rebel flags, too." The cross section of clients is interesting and diverse. Curtis once applied a tattoo to a clergy- man who wanted the image of a cross on his arm. (King George V of Enigland got himself inked with the Cross of Jerusalem when he traveled to the Holy Land.), "Anybody and everybody comes in," said Curtis. "You never know who might want a tattoo. It's not like in the past when you mostly saw tattoos on sailors or people in the circus." The tattoo procedure is fairly simple. The designated area is shaved of body hair, then alcohol is used to sanitize the spot and re- move any residue from lotions or other topical substances. A stencil is applied leaving an outline of the design on the skin. An electric tattooing needle con- taining a small ink reservoir is then used to trace over the outline in black ink. The needles move in a rapid up and down motion, slightly punc- turing the surface of the skin and imbedding the ink. They puncture the skin up to 3,000 times per minute at a depth of 1/8th an'inch. When the outline is complete, colors and shading are applied until the entire image is filled in. A medium-sized tattoo of about four inches in length usually takes about an hour to an hour and a half to complete. Extremely large images are done in stages, often requiring nu- merous visits. Deborah Starling, a client from Macclenny, comes into the shop for a tattoo on her lower leg. She lays back in the comfortable studio chair while Curtis fills in the vivid colors of a snake entwined around a red rose. When the .inag.- is c,.,n-mpicc. he surveys the work with satisfaction. He reaches for a camera and docu- ments the design in a photograph for his scrapbook. Curtis smiles. "I drew this a long time ago," he said, "But this is the first time I've actually tatooed this particular design." At this stage an astringent (Cur- tis prefers Witch Hazel) is applied which helps close the pores of the skin. The tattoo is then covered with clear plastic wrap that is securely taped in place. After a tattoo is complete, the plastic covering needs to stay in place for about four hours. The covering is then removed, the tat- too washed in soapy water and a lotion such as Lubriderm is ap- plied. Lotions and salves containing petroleum products should not be used. A new tattoo should be kept out of direct sunlight and prolong- ed emersion in water should be avoided. Tattoos take about ten days to three weeks to heal, depending on the individual and the design. After healing, long term exposure A taste of tattoo trivia Tattooing is an ancient practice. Examples found on mummies date back five thousand years or more. V/ In 1891, Thomas 0 'Reilly made modifications to a pcrtor,.in9 stencil pen invented by Thomas Edison and produced the first electric tattooing machine. V During his explorations of the South Seas in'the late 1700s, Captain James Cook and his crew encountered the Maori of New Zea- land, who believed their elaborate Moko facial tattoos embodied.the spirit and protection of their lizard god. Cook brought tatooed Maori natives back to Britain and presented them to the English Royal Court. V Among interesting figures in history to sport a tattoo is Lady Ran- dolph Churchill, mother of Winston Churchill, who had a tattoo of a snake on her wrist which she covered when need arose, with a diamond bracelet crafted especially for the purpose. V Some thoroughbred horses have their noses tattooed to help pre- vent sunburn. V A 1944 Coca Cola advertisement in Life magazine shows American soldiers and a South Pacific native sharing a Coke and com- paring tattoos. . to the sun should be j'.oided, as sunlight will eventually fade the tattoo. Curtis recommends always using a good sunscreen product to protect a tattooed image, if you have to be exposed. "The sun fades the paint on your house. It fades the paint on your car. Think about it," he says. He points to his own forearm, covered with the bright, intricate images. "Here's one that's 17 years old and it still looks new because I took care of it." Another factor in the recent surge of tattoo popularity is the removal of fears associated with the practice in the past. The use of modern sterilization techniques makes the incidence of'infection rare. Curtis uses an autoclave, a sterilization device commonly used in dentistry that heats instru- ments to very high temperatures. When asked if there are any restrictions as to who should or NwDly Lunch Specials S ortRibene hSte aklIu New York Strip Steak or Ribeye Steak or Grilled Salmon Valentine' Day Only $11.99 Candlelight Dinner Greatfood, wine, desserts- Live music and entertainment by Trudy & Haley. A'2 Tuesday, February 14 4:00-9:00 pm RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED. Families welcome. I Includes Baked Potato & Salad Friday &, Saturday 3-9pm ----------------- 6 Chicken Wings plus one side and a tea $6.99 I.------------------------- ma--J should not ~ci a t3tloo, Curtis has, some advice. "Some folks should definitely not get a tattoo. People with Inmates had other warrants immune s\srtem problems and seri- Two male prisoners at county ous medical .c1CqJioiini..,.4, ,not ,-pi -erereId mov.idlati elk'%hen good candidates. For I. Impy. i a,, lined thi re.'ated on someone with diabetes is at .risk warrants.from other counties., for problems because their ability .: Charles Johnson, 29, of Bald- to heal properly is impaired. The win will be turned over to the chance of infection is much higher Jajksunv ile Sheriff's Office on a for someone like that." previous S arrant for DUI O ; As for the future of the in.dus- Andrew. Arnett, 4. of Pomona try Curtis is optimistic. .Park, Fla, is :wanted in Volusia "Business is great, he declares. County for violating probation for "I think tattooing is here to stay. dri\ ing widihou a license. | Butch's Paint & Body Shop 5573 Harley Thrift Rd. YOUR ONE STOP COLLISION CENTER ALL MAJOR & MINOR REPAIR BEB 'i, Forein & Domestic Dupont Lifetime Warranty Paint Com puter Estimatlng I Inisurance Claim Work S, r ~* Compuiterized Color Matchinq SK 0 Full Insured SI Stop in fio your 7ree estimate DROP-OFF 259-3785 co 4b- * U 0 - 0 ~ g- o --a a. 4b - 4b q& 40019 - a U 404S N . IW -. 40-- oo All ------------------ Woman fends off a scam caller offering $7500 grant for prompt payment of taxes By now most people are aware of the Number One Rule to prevent becoming a victim or electronic fraud: never, never give out your credit card or bank account number over the telephone. Alma Roy of the Finleyville community near Olustee in west Baker County wisely adhered to that rule when she answered the phone late the morning of February 4, a Saturday. The person on the other end she described as an Hispanic female. "She said she represented the United States government," recalls Ms. Roy, a retiree on fixed income. "She said 'We have a grant of $7500 for you but we need a credit card number and your bank ac- count.' "I stopped her right there and asked 'What's your'name?' and all of the sudden she came back, 'I don't understand what you're saying. I can't hear you.'" The woman began the call by inferring Ms. Roy was eligible to receive the grant because she paid her taxes on time, "I suppose they think older people will hear only the $7500 part and think they have money coming to them, and that it has something to do with taxes,' surmised Ms. Roy, a former employee of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. She recalled the woman feigned loss of hearing when Ms. Roy asked her what department of the government she represented. "After that, she just hung up." The Baker County Sheriff's Office said this week it had no other reports of similar calls in the area. There have been, however, a num- ber of recent scams over e-mail targeting customers of the Vystar Credit Union. Typically, the e-mails advise that several attempts have been made to gain access to an account and requesting key information like account numbers and PINs as a verification technique. Vystar has issued notices warning customers to beware of the scam. As for Ms. Roy, a 13-year veteran of JSO who worked in the jail and later as commissary manager at the northside prison farm, she wants to get the. word out that the $7500 grant scam may be circulating in the Baker County area. "I don't want anyone to be so gullible as to fall for something like this. If it sounds too good to be true, it is," she stated. Woman sentenced to 2 years after plea to burglary and theft Circuit Judge .David Glant on February 6 sentenced Theresa Burns to two years in prison. Ms. Burns pleaded no contest to burglary ofa dadelling and grand theft. She will receive credit for 91 days already served. In other cases: David Holton pleaded no con- test to possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia and was sen- tenced to 366 days with 88 credit for time served. I Raycheal Harris received 366 day s with credit' for 95'already served. She pleaded no contest to possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Justin Harvey was sentenced to 180 days in jail with credit for two served, and two years' proba- tion after pleading no contest to felony driving with a suspended li- cense. Prosecutors dropped a charge of grand theft auto. Accused of fraud for failing to ship supplies A criminal complaint for fraud was filed February 3 accusing a company of failing to ship medical supplies to Opal Brown of Mac- clenny. Her son-in-law Don Jackson -said Ms. Brown sent a firm named Priority Assistance Group a check for $398 and never received mer- chandise. Mr. Jackson said he contacted the company and was instructed on return policies, and several weeks passed without any sign of the products. In another suspected fraud, a $492 check cashed at Winn-Dixie in early January came back as bogus. It was written on Fleming and Bonder Mideastern Contrac- tors of Jacksonville, which the store determined does not exist. It is not known if the payee, Adrian M. Edwards of Jackson- ville, was the person who cashed it last month. Attacked dad over video game A teenage son was arrested for domestic violence against his father following an incident at their residence on Ivy St. in north Macclenny. The afternoon of January 30, police were called to the house after the 40-year-old father said his son, 16, bit him on the thigh and struck him on the shoulder. Deputy Jeff Dawson said the father bore evidence of the attack and arrested the son. The boy ad- mitted to the offense and said he did it because his dad had "no right" to take a video game from him. Kevin Wilkerson must serve 57 days in jail after pleading no. contest to introducing contraband into the county jail. Ste\e \Visneski was sentenced: .to 10 days in jail and three years of drug-offender probation for aggra- vated fleeing or attempting to elude police' and driving with a suspended license. Andrew Johnson drw a two year-probation sentence after pleading no contest to burglary of a structure, grand theft and crimi- nal mischief. In violation-of-probation cases: Delaney Crawford was found guilty by the court and sentenced to 48 months in prison with 358 days credit time served. Jason Eddins received 13 months in prison with credit for 72 days. 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) Foster parent abuse alleged A foster parent from Glen St. Mary may be charged with child ,abuse based on a complaint filed on February 1. Christine Lee, 57, initially told an investigator from the Depart- ment of Children and Families the 4-year-old female child fell at day care. A subsequent investigation by the Child Protection Team in Jacksonville determined the girl was the victim of abuse. The case was first reported to DCF in mid-January when the. investigator noted bruised ears and injuries to the back of the girl's hands. The state attorney's office will make a determination whether Ms. Lee will be charged with the first degree misdemeanor. Foster parents are approved to care for children who have been displaced from their homes for various reasons including abuse by their parents or other guardians. THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, February 9, 2005 Page Five Same student battered ESE teacher Press Advertising The same special ed student at Baker County Middle School was charged with battery on the same teacher two days in a row last week. The morning of January 31, teacher Patsy Vinzant reported the 10-year-old male from Macclenny became disruptive, when given an assignment, throwing chairs and beating the walls with his fist. When she intervened, the stu- dent struck her and butted her with his head. Deputy Jeff Dawson ar- rived on campus to find Ms. Vin- zant on top of the student to re- strain him. He will be charged in juvenile court with battery and disrupting school. The following morning the youth was back in class, hurling racial slurs and invectives at Ms. Vinzant's aide and again striking the teacher in the arm when she intervened. He was charged a sec- ond time. . The student is enrolled in ESE American Enterprise Bank Contact Jamey Hodges for all your lending needs SLoan Production Office 692 W. Macclenny Ave. Macclenny, Florida 259-6003 Perry Sheet Metal Inc. Commercial/Residential Roofing Contractor ** Metal Roofing Sales & Installation ** ; : ,. 12 Colors . 2' 26 & 29 gauge panels Classic rib or standing seam panels 25 to 30 year warranty ** Architectural Shingles ** ** Roof & Gutter Maintenance & Inspection ** ** Vinyl Siding, Soffit & Fascia ** ** Sheet Metal Fabrication ** Darrel G. Perry, Jr. 7061 Fred Perry Rd., Glen St. Mary 591-7851ceen. 259-1252 (exceptional student education), which used to be called special education and takes in students with emotional and other problems that prevent them from main- streaming with other children in regular classroom settings. HIGGINBOTHAM'S TOWING & RECOVERY P.O. BOX 1120, US 90 WEST GLEN ST. MARY, FL. 32040-1120 Phone (904) 259-4375 FAX (904) 259-6146 The following vehicles will be sold at public, auction February 24, 2006 at 10:00 am, at Higgin- botham's Towing & Recovery, US 90 West, Glen St. Mary, FL. 32040. 1986 Ford VIN# 1FABP4633GH167192 1996 Saturn VIN# 1G8ZH5285TZ293548 2/9c Public Notice The quarterly meeting of the Baker County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board will take place at 10 am, Thursday, Febru- ary 16, 2006, at the Baker County Family Health Department, 480 West Lowder Street, Macclen- ny, Florida. All interested persons are invited to attend. The Northeast Florida Regional Council adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for ac- cess to this meeting upon request. Requests should be received at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow time to provide the requested service. For more information, con- tact the Northeast Florida Regional Council at (904) 279-0880 between the hours of 8 am-5 pm, Monday through Friday., 2/9c MORAN'S MOTOR AND I WRECKER SERVICE, INC. 59 NORTH SEVENTH STREET ( MACCLENNY, FLORIDA 32063 Phone (904) 259-2850 The following vehicles will be.sold at public auc-. tion at Moran's Mci:r' ar, v'jrk'r- Service, Inc., 59 North Seventh Sirei Maccr.ny, FL., 32063. March 7 1989 Ford Ranger ., VIN#1FTCR14T8KPA81952 1990 Ponlhac Sunbira VIN# 1G2JB54K2L7519638 March 14 1998 Honda Civic VIN# 2HGEJ6629WH565612 March 29 2002 Suzuki XL-7 VIN# JS3TY92VX24100588 2/9c NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The Baker County District School Board will hold the following public hearing on Tuesday, Feb- ruary 21, 2006, at 6:30 pm in the District School Board Meeting Room, 270 South Boulevard East, Macclenny, Florida 32063: APPROVAL OF REVISED SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 4.260 (WELLNESS PROGRAM) The documents are available for preview at the Baker County School Board Office located at 392 South Boulevard East, between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The public is invited ant encouraged to at- tend. ; ," Paula T. Barton Superintendent of Schools 1/26-2/16c REGISTRATION OF FICTITIOUS NAMES I the undersigned, being duly sworn, do here- by declare under oath that the names of all per- sons interested in the business or profession car- ried on under the name of Campbell's Painting whose principle place of business is 11348 Deer- wood Circle, Lot 9, Macclenny, FL 32063 and the extent of the interest of each is as follows: NAME EXTENT OF INTEREST David A. Campbell 100% David A. Campbell Signature STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF BAKER Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2nd day of February, 2006. Al Fraser Clerk of Courts Baker County, Florida By Bonnie M. Palleschi As Deputy Clerk 2/9p REGISTRATION OF FICTITIOUS NAMES I the undersigned, being duly sworn, do here- by declare under oath that the names of all per- sons interested in the business.or profession car- ried on under the name of Thrift Shoppe whose. principle place of business is: 9889 S. Glen Ave., Glen St. Mary,. Florida, 32040 and the extent of the interest of each is as follows: NAME EXTENT OF INTEREST Daniel Collingwood 100% Daniel Collingwood Signature STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF BAKER Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of February, 2006. Al Fraser Clerk of Courts Baker County, Florida By Christopher P. Thomas As Deputy Clerk 2/9p IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE NO.: 02-2005-CA-0169 THOMAS R. RHODEN and TINA M. RHODEN, his wife, Plaintiffs, vs. MICKIE LYNN ALBINO and JOSEPH MEDEIROS ALBINO, her husband, And PHILIP J. LEFEBVRE, 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 5, Block II, TIMBERLAND ES- TATES, as recorded in Plat Book 3, pages 3 & 4 of the public records of Baker County, Florida. Parcel ID# 28-1 S-21-0143-0002-0050 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 Tuesday, February 14, 2006. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on this 12th day of January, 2006. Al Fraser Clerk of Courts By: Bonnie Palleschi As Deputy Clerk FRANK E. MALONEY, JR., P.A. 445 East Macclenny Avenue Macclenny, FL 32063 1/19-2/9c 4 pm Monday NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant tc. a Writ of Execution issued in the County Court of Baker County, Florida, on the 9th day of Novem- ber, 2005, in the cause wherein Barnett Recovery Corporation was plaintiff and Gregory Gainey was defendant, being Case No. 91-106CC, in said Court, I, Joey B. Dobson, as Sheriff of Baker County, Florida, have levied upon all the right, ti- tle, and interest of the defendant, Gregory Gainey in and to the following described personal proper- ty, to wit: 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser VIN# 3C4FY58B42T313354 (Note: Anyone interested in viewing the vehicle being sold should do so prior to the time of the sale at Moran's Motor and Wrecker Service located at 59 N. 7th Street, Macclenny, FL) I shall offer this property for sale, at the front entrance of the Baker County Courthouse, 339 E. Macclenny Avenue in Macclenny, County of Bak- er, State of Florida, on February 28, 2006 at the hour of 11:00 am, or as soon thereafter as possi- ble. I will offer for sale all the said defendant's, Gregory Gainey, right, title and interest in the aforesaid personal property at public auction and will sell the same, subject to taxes, all prior liens, encumbrances and judgements, if any, to the highest bidder and best bidder for CASH IN HAND. The proceeds to be applied as far as may be to the payment of costs and the satisfaction of the above described execution. (Note: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this pro- ceeding should contact the Baker County Sher- iff's Office at (904) 259-0245, prior to the date of the sale.) Joey B. Dobson Sheriff Baker County, Florida By: Pamela L. Davis Civil Process Deputy 1/26-2/16c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 02-2005-CA-0195 SLARRY D. HUTCHINS and PHYLLIS Z. HUTCHINS, his wife, Plaintiffs, vs.., ' TAMMY LAMAR'.ATERS ,r,,d,.i..du.ii, and as ir.e .ailurai uar.a3,n or -LLEJ iDREW 'I ,GIL an KrELLV'I HIUt OLE WATERS, LEONARD DatIIIEL HUTCHINS individually, and LEONARD .Di. IIEL HUT.. HiJl ., and CATHERINE L. HIJT,-,ii 5.: i, n a ,-hrurai.jardian"r of LARRY :CALTON KYLER HUT" HIJ.': S, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: TAMMY LAMAR WATERS YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a complaint for Re- formation of Deed has been filed against you on the following described property: A parcel of land lying and being in Section 4, Township 3 South, Range 21 East, Baker County, Florida and described as follows: Be- gin at the NW corner of that parcel described at OR Book 52, Page 464; thence S 89259'53" W, 70.00 feet and to the West line of Section 4, thence S 0116'27" W, 208.80 feet; thence N 89959'53" E, 70.00 feet; thence S 89958'00" E, 138.8 feet; thence N 0918'00" E, 208.8 feet; thence N 89e58'00"' W, 138.8 feet and to the point of beginning. And A parcel of land lying and being in Section 4, Township 3 South, Range 21 East, Baker County, Florida and described as follows: Be- gin at the NE corner of that parcel described at OR Book,52, page 464, thence S 00218' W, 200.00 feet;,' thenceN 8'9,86'-W 218.00 feet; thence N 0018' E, 200.00 feet; thence S 89258' t,' 218.d' feet" and back to the Point of Begin- ning. and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Frank.E. Mal- oney, Jr., P.A., attorney, whose address is 445 East Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, Florida 32063; (904) 259-3155 within thirty (30) days af- ter the first publication of the notice and on.or be- fore the 9th day of March, 2006, and to file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Frank E. Maloney, Jr., P.A., attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the .relief demanded in the complaint. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on this 2nd day of February, 2006. AlI Fraser Clerk of Courts by Bonnie Palleschi as Deputy Clerk 2/9-3/2c ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT GIVES WRITTEN NOTICE OF INTENDED DISTRICT DECISION ,The District gives notice of its intent to issue a permit to the following applicants) on March 7, 2006: Maxville Borrow Pit Company, 6501 Green- land Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258. Application #: 4-003-18169-4. The project is located in Baker and Duval counties, Sections 13, 24 & 30, Town- ship 03 South, Ranges 22 & 23 East. The ERP application is for modification to the surface water management system serving the Maxville Borrow Pit located on the Duval County and Baker Coun- ty lines near the intersection of Paul Coleman Road and Macclenny Road, consisting of 67.2 acres. The receiving waterbody is off-site wet- lands. The file(s) containing each of the above-listed applications) are available for inspection Monday through Friday except for legal holidays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the St. Johns River Water Manage- ment District Headquarters or the appropriate Service Center. The District will take action on each permit application listed above unless a peti- tion for an administrative proceeding (hearing) is filed pursuant to the provisions of Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes Chapter 28- 106 and 40C-1.1007, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). A person whose substantial interests are af- fected by any of the District's proposed permitting decisions identified above may petition for an ad- ministrative hearing in accordance with sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or all parties may reach a written agreement on mediation as an al- ternative remedy under section 120.573, F.S. Choosing mediation will not adversely affect the right to a hearing if mediation does not result in a settlement. The procedures for pursuing media- tion are set forth in section 120.573, F.S., and Rules 28-106.111 and 28-106.401-405 F.A.C. Petitions must comply with the requirements of Florida Administrative code Chapter 28-106 and be filed with (received by) the District Clerk locat- ed at District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL32177. Petitions for administrative hearing on the above applications) must be filed within twenty- one (21) days of publication of this notice or with- in twenty-six (26) days of the District depositing notice of this intent in the mail for those persons to whom the District mails actual notice. Failure to file a petition within this time period shall consti- tute a waiver of any right such person may have to request an administrative determination (hear- ing) under sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., concerning the subject permit applications. Peti- tions which are not filed in accordance with the above provisions are subject to dismissal. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means that the District's final action may be different from the position taken by it in this notice of intent. Persons whose substan- tial interests will be affected by any such final de- cision of the District on the applicant have the right to petition to become a party to the proceed- ing, in accordance with the requirements set forth above. Gloria Lewis, Director Division of Permit Data Services St. Johns River Water Management District 2/9c A message from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry, the University of Florida/IFAS, and the USDA Forest Service. Help prevent damage from bark beetles, diseases, and wildfire through practices that promote healthy pines. * Thin dense pine stands. * Control understory plant competition. * Minimize tree wounds during harvests. * Use prescribed fire. * Harvest low-vigor stands and replant. * Plant species right for the soil and site. PREVENT S))B, F- 7; IT I M, 47, W. m- n I''' , --.1-- --- 1-1 ... 1 I ; THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, February 9, 2005 Page Six UDC gives military campaign i i dals Retired Army Master Sergeant Berry Rhoden of Macclenny received the Cross of Military Service medals for both Vietnam and Korea during a ceremony the e;eniim, ofjJanuary 6 at Ferreira Chapel in Macclenny. Pictured with Mr. Rhoden, a POW ", ',h, Korean Wa,; are (from left) Chaplain Linda Rosenblatt of the Andrew Jackson hi.li,',, ,"' the United Daughters of the C, .,!,, ... the honoree' wife Dean Rhoden. i,q ii. ii.i ,-, ih,..,'. ., of Hilliard and Meta Parkinson of Macclenny, the past president, ,/!i _r'li - ', i ii, i.'i, Il i. UDC chapter is headquartered in Baker County. Driver had crack pipe A 24-year-old Niccl ,liny wo- man at the wheel of a Dodge pick- up stopped north of Sanderson the .,.ini of February 1 was ar- rested for 'i ,. ;n a crack pipe and not h.i in;', an infant passenger in a properly secured car seat. 'Deputy Erik Deloach said he stopped the vehicle at CR 229 and Gaskins Circle just I 'riN.c 3:00 because it had a cracked wind- shield. He saw driver Lori Smith place something under the seat, and a subsequent search turned up a crack .iml. i'h pipe ,.il, traces of the di ,j.- Oil,,r than the :nr' i. the truck contained two other passengers believed to be relatives. They were not charged. Ms. Smith was cli,:ied with having drug paraphernalia, driving without a li:crin,, li:, iinu the de- fective windshield and a child safety violation. The arrest took place in a neigh- borhood with a high incidence of drug activity. Car cruise-mn 11', iinic for a car cruise-in. All antique, classic and custom cars, as well as the public, are welcome on February 11 at 4:00 pm. We will be at the parking lot next to Sara's Coil .... in down- town Macclenny. Any questions, contact 259-6064. Lock cut on storage garage Someone removed a lock with bolt. cutters to enter a storage garage at the Dixie Mini-Storage on 8th St. in Macclenny recently and removed over $1700 in prop- erty bcl',ngii, to Cami Johns of Macclenny, Ms. Johns notified the sheriff's department on January 30 after discovering the burglary. Missing items include two televisions, clothing, a j ,.li., exercise equip- ment and a computer. Police lifted tingrprinti at the scene and a check with local pawn shops turned up nothing. More arrests for no license Three more persons, two of them involved in accidents, were arrested the past week for driving on suspended licenses. Police decided that Brandy N. iPIiirich. 22, of Macclenny was at fault when her 1998 Honda left the roadway and crashed into a ditch off Stoddard Ave. in Glen St. M.aL the morning of February 1. H4er license has been suspended twice, the latest in mid-January when she failed to appear in court. Deputy James Marker q,,n.. a P'"m Mitsubishi driven k.i- neth Bl 4.Iin. -I ', of Macicliii', the .: curing of January 30 because it didn't have tail lights: He learned that Mr. Blawn's license was .i',.p, ind five times. He was also icl.cil for the faulty equipment and having an expired license tag. Steven Parker, 29, of Lake City was stopped on US 90 near Olustee. after Lt. Billy Miller clod cld him at 79 mph the ,iiien..'n of January 30. A computer check revealed a suspended license. Teens flee on foot after attempting to steal purse Two male suspects who ap- peared to be in their ier, fled on foot after they tried to steal the purse of a Glen St. Mary Woman outside the Di),iar General store at, Baker. Square ._li,.,ppi ric C r. ci in Macclenny. The woman told. police she had just exited the store the afternoon of February 3 and was loading bags into her vehicle when one of the suspects distracted her. The other began punching her in the face and attempted to take her purse. The two fled when the woman began screaming. She said they ran south from the area, and described them as white males 15-17 years old. In another report involving a purse, employee Frances Perry told police someone removed $100 from hers while she was working in Building 57 at North- east Florida State Hospital. The theft occurred before 10,:00, mr ri F, iri, ry 3.1":- ' In other thefts, someone took prescription medicine frqm a purse belonging to Kimberly Manning off Stoddard St. in Glen St. Mary overnight on February 1. Ms. Manning said the house was unlocked and the empty pill bottles were left at the scene. Her checkbook was also taken. A criminal complaint was filed by the City of Macclenny accusing .Leo Jefferson, 38, of stealing city water at his residence on Grissholm St.' Roger Yarborough, the city's code enforcement officer, told police this is the third time Mr. Jefferson has been caught divert- ing water off-meter. The city earli- er attempted to settle with him without involving authorities. Graduates basic Coast Guard Seaman Daniel L. Masterson, son of Nancy and Dan Masterson of Macclenny, recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, N. J. 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Seven attend district meeting Seven members of the Mac- clenny Women's Club attended the District 4 President's Council at Orange Park. They were Olga Carr, Frances Frost, Cheryl Lunn, Mary Finley, Marilyn Hodges, JoAnn Huk, Mabel Brazil, Earn- estine Hicks and guest Edna Brown. Mrs. Finley gave an up- date on district and state reporting. San Beckum and Mrs. Finley represented the club at the Lunch and Learn meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. Two successful indoor yard sales were held to sup- port the scholarship fund and other charities. The next meeting will be Febru- ary 16 at 11:00 am at the club- house. Lani, Congratulations on Little Miss Baker County and Most Beautiful Eyes Love, Mama, Daddy & Gavan Foster NathanielAltom Brother arrives Zachary Allen Korkowski is pleased to announce the birth of brother Nathaniel Dean Altom. He was born January 27' at Shands Medical Center. He weighed six pounds, eight ounces and was 20 inches long.. Proud parents are Andrew Al- tom and Melissa Wiesemeyer of Macclenny. Grandparents are Lucinda Kor- kowski of Sanderson, Russell Wies- emeyer of Macclenny and Lane Altom of Macclenny. Valentine vows George Michael Schlarbaum ,and April Sheree Brogdon of Macclenny will be married on February 14. The couple will reside in Macclenny. a e r' erna2/o; 4s my wY eA7 4; V .55 Thanks a lot I would like to thank the people who -came forward to be a witness to the accident on 121 and Willis Hodges Road on the afternoon of February 2. That tells me there are good people everywhere. Thanks so very much, GENE SMITH Dawson Norman Son is born Dawson Andrew Norman was born on January 1, weighing seven pounds, 11 ounces. He was 20 inches long. Proud parents are Drew and Tiffany Norman of Macclenny. Grandparents are Jesse and Lisa Stewart of Macclenny, Gene Man- ning and Tina Norman of Mac- clenny. Malorie Jaden February 6 Happy 1st Birthday to our "Little Angel" We love you, Mimi, Poppy & Bubba Sirk I Ms. RhodenI 80th birthday ,Ms. Nettie Ruth Rhoden of Macclenny celebrated her 80th birthday on January 28 with 75 friends and family members from near and far. They attended a sur- prise birthday party given by her daughters. There was a buffet style dinner followed by a video of her past 80 years. SOCIAL lem ytarL r1 i ,IIUJ Iio[0] 1 . 60 month CERTIFICATE 4.90%APY. $100,000 minimum 4. 9 month CERTIFICATE 4.65%APY' $100,000 minimum 4.50%APYi $500 minimuip VyStar Credit Union We never forget that it's your money. *Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) shown arc effective as of February 1, 2006, and are subject to change. There is a substantial penalty for early withdrawal from certificates. VyStar is insured by the National Credit Union Administration. Now serving all residents of Northeast Florida. _ _NC ,A..' 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If so, call us... \4 i r * ^&^ LQ V JZi~tt^^^^^^^at~trinaX 9Jiniai~ini"'i"r' We will bring the Water Wagon to your house & fix it! For more information about products and services see our ad in the '05-06 Macclenny phone book on page 100. Our Water Conditioning Units Wiln Bring Quality Water Into Your Home! 904.608.5669 or 904.613.1898 A MACCLENNY BASED COMPANY 75%APY* $500 minimum THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, February 9, 2005 Page Eight OBITUARIES David Albritton February 11 rites David Albritton of Raiford, Fla,., died February 3, 2006. He was born in New River, Fla. Mr. Albritton was predeceased by parents Oscar and Pearl Al- britton. Sur- vivors include children Fannie (Larry) of At- lanta, Ga., Mel- vina Douglas and Norma Chestnut (Er- nest) of Raiford, David Albrit- Mr. Albritton ton Jr. (Tina) and Joseph Albritton (Elizabeth Ann) of Ocala, Catherine Albritton of Macclenny and Frank Albritton of Lake Butler; 11 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A funeral will be February 11 at 11:00 am at Magnolia Baptist Church of Raiford. Haile Funeral Home of Starke was in charge of arrangements. Lois E. Goethe, St. George native Lois Elodie Goethe, 7GS. of Macclenny died February 4, 2006. She was born in St. George, Ga., on September 10, 1927. Ms. Goethe moved to Macclenny from Jacksonville in 1975. She retired from St. Vincent's Hospital in 1986 where she worked as a secre- tary for 20 years. She was a member of the First Congregational N ethhodist SChurch. N-6 Goethe ceased by par- S 1 ents Walter Coachman and /khrie Thomas Sugs, husband George \V.Goe- the, son-in-law Mr. Goethe Gary Southard and grandsons Trace and Clayton. Survivors include children Eliz- abeth Annette Blount (Gene) and Frances N. Southard; -sisters Marcetta Mills and Jackie Starling; grandchildren Martin Goethe (April), Matthew Southard (Rhonda), Alan Southard (Mich- elle), Angie Southard and Jason Blount; great grandchildren Shay- la, Ashton, Caleb, Deseree, Andrea and Gunner. A service was held February 7 at V. Todd Ferreira Services of Macclenny with Pastor Mae White officiating. Burial followed at St. George Cemetery. FAITH BIBLI" CHURCH New Hoble for the Communily Five Churches Road Hw%. 127 Sanderson, FL Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Evtery 4 Sunday Night Ser-ice 7:00 p.m. Videll IW Williams -Pastor 7 Mt. Zion N.C. Methodist Church 121 North 259-4461 Pastor Bobby Griffin Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Service 7:00 pmr For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 Nancy Mosley dies in Louisiana Nancy Mae Simmons Mosley, 52, died January 31, 2006 at Op- elousas General Hospital in Op- elousas, La. Mrs. Mosley was a native of Florida and a resident of Sunset. She was a teacher for 27 years at Opelousas Senior High, and for the past 12 years she taught computer science. Mrs. Mosely was an FBLA member, volleyball coach and Venture Scout Troop Leader. Mrs. Mosely was predeceased by father Jack Simmons. Survivors include husband Robert Mosely of Sunset; son Harold Robert Mosely II (Amanda) of Denver, Colo.;, daughters Robin Amanda Jeffers (Nicholas) of Carencro, La., and Amber LeAnne Carriere (Derrick) of Conroe, Tex.; mother Gerty McClane Simmons of Sanderson; brothers Willie Simmons (Ther- esa), Leslie Simmons (Dorothy), Mack Simmons (Carol), Johnnie and Donnie Simmons of San- derson; sister Pitricia Ann Godwin (Terrell) of Taylor. Pallbearers were ROTC stu- dents from Opelousas High. A ser- vice was held February 2 at Mel- ancon Funeral Home in Opel- ousas. Interment was at Bellevue . Memorial Park with Rev. Roy, Baker officiating. Thanks so much Joanna Blank and fanmil\ want to thank everyone for their cards, calls and beautiful floral arrange- ments and prayers after the loss of their dear husband, father, grand- and great-grandfather. May God bless you everyone. JOANNA BLANK & FAMILY 'Love Day' Sunday Church of God by Faith in Sanderson will celebrate a "Love Day" on Sundaj, Fehrujar 12' Ji 12:30 pm. St. Peters Anglican Fellowship Minnesota Ave. Macclenny, Fla. 259-6256 Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Service 10:00 am Charles McCloud dies February 5th Charles Michael McCloud, 63, of Macclenny died February 5, 2006 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. He was born in Paintsville, Ky. on March 1, 1942, Mr. Mc- Cloud moved to Macclenny in 1991. He was a US Army veteran and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Mr. McCloud loved horses and enjoyed fishing. He was, predeceased by parents Charles and Reta Moore McCloud. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Nancy Joan Freeman Mc- Cloud; children Gary, Jennifer and Cindy McCloud, Kevin and Terry Wolfe; sisters Lynn Schmidt and Judy Delong; grandsons Zachary Wolfe and Corey McCloud; grand- daughters Heather and Hannah Wolfe and Aubrey McCloud. V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Ser- vices of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements, In Memory of Michael Travis Rhoden 4/24/1952-2/8/2001 We little knew five years ago, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to. lose' you; you did not go alone, for part of us, went with you the day (God called you home. You left us :, Indc' fid i imit,'i 's. your love is aill our ,gule. \nd illouigh we cannot see you, you iL always at our side. MAMA, NETTIE RUi in RIUL'DI N SjSi -. i,' -BROTHERS-IN-LAW FAYE ADCOCK I K-Ni JANICE.MAGAZU (1IN '), KATHY ST i,_ll. R, C.LK) AND ALL riF lif'. of I AND NEPHEWS' Get EVERYBODY'S attention for only 4.50O PRESS CLASSIFIED First United . Methodist S Church 931 5th St., Macclenny = 259-3551' Sunday School: 10:00 am Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Sunday Youth: 6:00 pm Wednesday Dinner: 5:45 pm Wednesday Worship:6:15 pm " John L. Hay, Jr., Pastor J 9, ^ -_ . Come and magnify the Lord and worship with us Glen Friendship Tabernacle Clinton Ave. Glen St. Mary WJXR Radio Service Sunday 8:30 am Morning Worship Service 10:30 amn 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 r .- . 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 Senior Pastor David Thomas 259-4940 Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship' Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Night Service Radio WJXR 92.1 Sunday Youth Programs Sunday School Common Ground Sunday Common Ground Wed. (Teens) God Kids Sunday God Kids Wednesday Associate Pastor Tim Thomas 259-4575 10:00 am 11:00 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 9:15 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 7:00 pm 11:00 am 7:00 pm DINKIN5 NEW CONGCEQ.ATIONAL METHODI5T CHURCH CR 127 N. of Sanderson Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday 11oming Service 11:00 am Sunday Night Semce 6:00 pm Wed. Night Service 7:30 pm Where Everyone is Somebody and Jesus is the Leader :t'. ONLE hLCO.L'IE Pastor Rev. Ernie Terrell First Baptist Church of Sanderson CR 229 5., Sanderson FL In Memory of Shaina Dee Buffington, daughter of Vince & Lorrine Crawford Buffington 1981,- 2002 February 13 would be your 25th birthday. Your birth made our lives complete. We are grateful for the 21 years we had you with us. God knew best for you. May you celebrate with Him, many angels and loved ones in heaven! You remain in our hearts and soul, loved by all that knew you. We nii '_ii adit l,\ cyou. S MO & DAD Special service MeCray's Chapel Church in' Olustee will have a special service featuring Baker County speaker. and will present a message titled The Seven Churches of Rev'elation. MACCLENNY CHURCH OF CHRIST 573 S. 5th St. 259-6059 Sunday Bible Study 9:45, an Fe lowship '10:30 am 1-1:00 am Worship Services 11:00 am -. Wed. Bible Study ', : 7:30 pm, Minister -" ~Sam F. Kitchine 10 am 11 am 6 pm 7 pm Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church CR 127 N., Sanderson, FL Sunday School 10:00 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wed. Evening Prayer Serv. 7:30 pm % Pastor: Oral E. Lyons r Pastor Bob Christmas I - S 0 ULS HAR B 0 R I ...:',.', Bedlie' i ."P '- t! Receiv Your e win Ie transformed t, Presence of the Lord! Sunday at 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. . .. 1 1, ,. I .I .': < 1 I .. .. \ I I ","i ; ',.' .. I -T A"S F MNB 1'. u N ba iiiriml, W'r~hip 111AS a mm 1h ul ih ~ uid Eni~\~~tp1:1111 Tupm)Ul -" Loring, Church with a Groirins I ision of c'ellenrce" .. .. ... -." t... .. -- .' r". I .I -" -.-. -'". - First Baptist Church GLEN ST. MARY, FLORIDA Sunday School 9:45 AM Sunday Morning Worship 11 AM S..Sunday Evening Worship 6 PM S 'Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 PM "A Reacon I '- .. e co. " to Baker County" Pastor Tim Patterson 259-6977 Perry Hays, Associate Pastor Michael D. Schatz, Associate Pastor I Tommy Mattox, Jr. 10/5/63 1/30/03 HE IS GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN lie is gone, but not forgotten lHis memory lives on. Tommy, you were a blessing Who fulfilled our lives for so long. Now our eves are filled with sorrow, For without you is how we face tomorrow. laughter is how I remember you best, Full of faith, sunshine and happiness. Friends, family, golf and cheer, Just a few of the things that you held dear. I holidays and birthdays will never be the same, Without you there to argue about who's gonna win the Gator game. What will the Gators do without their biggest fan? They'll probably still hear you yelling as we all know you can. God is smiling down as you watch us from above. Now he has our brother, uncle & son with that perfect golden love. Save a game for me because I'll be seeing you one day, Reunited in Heaven for eternity we will stay. Our good times are now a memory as you are laid to rest. Know that you are in our hearts, We love you, Bubba and God Bless. Jeanine L. Harvey 3/10/42 2/3/04 We lost you just two years ago, a sorrow that still sings. Of all the tears and emptiness, the loss of a loved one brings. Raising me as a, child and the day of your burial, turned out by chance just the same, so. each year it comes around, we felt both joy and pain.. Our sadness comes from missing you, because you showed so much love. And all the love that was in you, we became a part of. Your love is still alive in us, we feel it ever new. Our mourning is filled with happiness, from the sweetest memories of you. It was just last year I dreamed of you. You told me in that loving voice, 'Honey I was only gone for a short while." The morning came and I rejoiced. Mama, you are everything I would like to be someday. You never turned your back on anyone, the respect and integrity you held no one can take away. Jake talks about you so often, remembering the way you made grits and other things. Sometimes when I look at him, I see you in a glimpse. Keep watching over us down here, for it is nothing like Heaven. God has one good angel, and Mom, that is you! I ~- Sunday School Sun. Morning Worship Sun. Evening Worship Wed. Eve. Bible Study ~:IIpm A:IiII pm :1 I CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP TEMPLE Independent Pentecostal Church Seventh St. & Ohio Ave., Macclenny OMMisi Momentum Healthcare, Inc. Have, youeenutow PO RBo 12m94 ,..... A LMA Jacksonville, FL 32245 ( 4 ) 997 _____ * www.christianfellowshiptemple.com I Rocking Comer Work is in progress to get the Center's roof repaired sufficiently for the time the COA will be pro- jected to remain in the current building. On February 16, the Council will host an, "Enrollment Event" for the Extra Help or Low Income Subsidy component of the new Medicare Prescription Drug Program. This pro- gram is for those people with in- come less than $1,197 per month ($1,604 for a couple). People who qualify will be eligi- ble to pay no monthly premiums or deductibles nor any co-payments over five dollars for any medica- tion. Those with higher incomes with- in the eligibility limits, monthly premiums and annual deductibles will be reduced. Anyone with both Medicare/Medicaid or Medicare/ SSI are eligible for the program. Representatives from the NE Florida Area Agency on Aging and Department of Elder Affairs will be on hand from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm, to assist with enrollment. These representatives will be able to assist those in selecting the most benefi- cial prescription drug plan for their personal needs. Many have noticed a brand new white bus taking seniors around town. Although there is no COA sign on it yet, this is the new bus. The 18 passenger vehicle will be used for transporting seniors to and from the Senior Center and activi- ties. The seniors took a trip last Saturday. Tom Hudson picked up seniors at their homes and at the Center and drove them to the his- toric Florida Theater in Jacksonville where they were entertained by the Air Force Reserve Band and sever- al vocalists. Most COA activities are sched- uled and announced in advance and are open to 'all Baker County seniors on a first call basis until all seats on the bus are reser' ed. The next outing will be to the Battle of Olustee festivities on Friday, Febru- ary 17. Interested seniors should :call 259-2223, x. 221. Work Source has scheduled free income tax return preparation, on a walk-in b. ai.s, ,on the last two Saturday in Februar) and the tirst two Saturdays in March from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. SENIORS' MENU for the week of February 13-17 MONDAY: Beef tips and gravy, mashed potatoes, veggies, peaches and bread. TUESDAY: Turkey, au gratin potatoes, veggies, plums and roll. WEDNESDAY: Country fried steak with gravy, squash, green beans, pears and garlic bread. THURSDAY: Chicken and dumplings, broccoli, carrots, fruit and bread. FRIDAY: Beef stew, stewed veggies, rice, stewed apples, roll. GAL volunteer If you would like to.make a dif- ference in a child's life and don't have time to be a Guardian adc Litem volunteer, the Guardian Angel Program is for you! A guardian angel sponsors a child financially to help provide the extras that will brighten their life: There is no requirement for spending. For more information call 374-3656. January marriages The following marriages were recorded at the Baker County court- house during January: James Bice Jr. & Tina Gause, both of Jacksonville, 1/28. John Clark III of Glen St. Mary & Clarissa McClean of Macclenny, 1/28. Timothy Hance of Glen St. Mary & Cherie Lariscy of Sanderson, 1/27. Adam Starling and Carrie Morri- son, both of Macclenny, 1/28. - Steven Wilkerson & Terry Davis, both of Macclenny, 1/27. Jimmie Stephens & Diana Everett, both of Las Vegas, Nev., 1/26. Clayton McCormick & Dannah Staier, both of Glen St. Mary, 1/21. Jacob Satterwhite of Macclenny & Rebecca Thompson of Glen St. Mary, 1/21. Justin White & Daphne Shafer, both of Baldwin, 1/21. 23-A to LaurLinore Rd .. Fairgrounds Rd 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 Che Lcord1I Chiurch L'A 250.( A' /25, '. .1. 10r,;/71d. We are 25 and still alive for Jesus Christ! You're invited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Lord's Church February 11 & 12 Saturday starting at 1:00 pm- Rushing Wind The Coral Ridge Praise Group and 10 local groups & individuals r Brother John Yarbrough to preach at 2:30 pm Pastor J.W. Binion preaching at 6:00 pm i We -will conclude when the Spirit leads us. Sunday, February 12 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Worship Covered dish luncheon follow ing services. For transportation call 259-8353. Please come join us- Pastor J. W. Binion = .,- - -^ .- z or Learning about Jesus through the ministry of- SINGING, PRAISING GAMES, CRAFTS AND FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHER YOUTH F F 7:00 8:30 pm F J Preschool 8th Grade F OF Travel furnished to those who need it. - Please contact Brother Jamey Norman at (90) 251-4362 for more information on travel arrangements. E l,= d=~ Devin Thompson & Reineida Navar- ro, both of Macclenny, 1/23. Jeffrey Spivey & Tracey Barton, both of Macclenny, 1/23. Justin Rourke & Sandy Sheffield, both of Macclenny, 1/11. Franklin Bentley of Macclenny & Tina Hayward of Jacksonville, 1/9. George Maddox III of Wake For- rest, N.C., & Kara Johnson of Macclen- ny, 1/7. Albert Sweat & Judy Davis, both of Macclenny, 1/4. John Starling of Macclenny & Stephanie McClung of Glen St. Mary, 12/31. Christopher Johnson of Bella Vist a, Ark., & Lauren Hays of Glen St. Mary, 12/31. John Fisher & Tracey Trevino, both of Macclenny, 12/22. George Church & Dorothy Johnson, both of Maeclenny, 1/25. Divorces The following divorce final de- crees were recorded at the Baker County courthouse during Janu- ary: Andrew & Jessica Gadberry, 1/5. James & Alison Tomlinson III, 1/5. Douglas & Kathy Lay, 1/5. Joshua & Christina Satterwhite, 1/5. Herman & Beulah Liddell, 1/5. Donald Ohlenschlager & Mary Crosby, 1/5. Russell & Yvonne Davis, 1/12. Adam Starling & Shellie Medecke, 1/12. Tommy & Rhonda Allbright, 1/17. Antonio & Marie Mitchell, 1/19. Joseph & Trishia Tedesco Jr., 1/19. Gary & Kristie Miller, 1/19. James & Stephanie Moultrie, 1/26. Roy & Martha Walton, 1/26. Custom Printing Stationery Invoices Business Cards Wedding Invitations Professional Service THE OFFICE MART 110. South Fifth St. 259-3737 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, February 9, 2005 Page Nine Check out the news at- www.bakercountypress.com Baxter Church of God Hwy 127, Baxter.* 259-6020 NV HEALTH FAIR February 11 2-5:00 pm Blood Mobile Free Blood Pressure Check & Heart Stroke Class 50 FREE bags of groceries will be given away. Free hot dogs and drinks Prizes for all ages Register to win a 3 day, 2 night trip to the Smokey Mountains for two. Includes a $30 dinner certificate and 2 show tickets. For more information please call 259-6020. HOME EQUITY @VyStar Credit Union DA PAY TO THE. ORDER OF Z-6 EIGHTEEN ^ ARS .:1 1 3l *4' ,, !I. e l. i LOANS FOR LIFE ON YOUR TERMS. You don't have to put off the things that are important to you. 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PHOTO COURTESY OF SHERRIE RAULERSON District approves a truancy pact The Baker County school dis- trict this week approved an agree- ment to establish written proce- dures for the enforcement of com- pulsory attendance, (truancy) law. The agreement will be between the district, the Department of Juvenile Justice in the Eighth Cir- cuit, Youth Crisis Center, Baker County Sheriff's Office, Eighth Ju- dicial Circuit, the State Attorney's office and the Department of Child- ren and Families. The state requires regular atten- dance of all students between the ages of 6 and 16. If students are found to be truant ufder state law, they will become subject to the new Habitual Truant Interagency Agreement. Through the collaboration and sharing of resources the agencies will identify habitual truants, grant, exemptions in authorized case, identify parental involvement in the truant behavior -of students, appoint case managers and identify and enforce court custody place- ment of children as necessary and enact punishment for contempt of court. The Florida Legislature enacted requirements that schools report to the Department of Highway and Motor Vehicles the names, birth dates and other information of stu- dents who have reached the age of 14 and have 15 'consecutive, tn .- cused absences in a period of 90 calendar days. Students who fail to satisfy attendance requirements ,will be ineligible to maintain or obtain dri- ving privileges. In other business on Monday, the board voted to approve a 48- month lease agreement for new copiers for five of the county's schools. The contract is with McCrim- on's Office Systems, and it will expire in November, 2009. The monthly lease amount is $2,161.10 and falls within the existing bud- get. In other areas, the school board approved three contracts with pri- vate consultants. They include S A The following activities are scheduled in Baker County schools for the week of February 6-11. This listing may be incom- plete and subject to change with- out notice. *February 6-10: ME- Valen- tine candy-grams for sale. *February 6: District Wide- School board meeting at 6:30 pm. BCHS- Drama auditions at A 2-4 pm. B -February 7: BCHIS- 10th C grade writing review in the cafe- teria. Drama auditions at 2-4 pm. KIS- FCAT writing test (4th I grade). ME- Just Say No club 2 meeting at 8 am. *February 8: BCHS-' Dama auditions at 2-4 par. KIS- FCAT writing test (4th 0 1..k, \\ E- A School advisory council meet- ing. February 9: BCHS- Drama auditions at 2-4 pnm. *February 10: BCHS- Dra- 1 ma auditions at 2-4 pm. BCMS- Valentine's Day dance in the gym from 7-9:30 pm. ME- 3 Jump Rope for Heart. 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LUNCH MONDAY: Chicken sandwich or beef and macaroni casserole, choice of two: peas, lettuce and tomato slices, fruit and milk. TUESDAY: Burrito or ham and cheese sandwich, choice of two: potato wedges, slaw, fruit and milk. WEDNESDAY: Chicken nuggets or tuna salad on lettuce, choice of two: potato rounds, green beans, fruit with roll and milk. THURSDAY: Turkey with cranberry sauce or beef nuggets, choice of two: sweet potatoes, salad, fruit with roll and milk. FRIDAY: Vegetable soup and peanut butter and jelly sandwich or turkey sandwich, choice of two: French fries, veggies and dip, fruit and milk. corp show for the 2006 season at $500; Athena Brown for one full day of substitute teacher training at $500; Amy Steinbech for revision of district ESE. Factory Ccrtificd Professional Installers Many Styles and Colors to Choose From M.irtiut.,cnmrer' Warranties, up to a LIFETIME! State Certified R.i.t'ing Contractor CCCO').'s ! 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COUNTY PRESS Thursday, February 9, 2006 Page Eleven Wildcats stomp Broncos to take win in first mund of district touament BY MICHAEL RINKER Press Sports The Wildcats boys basketball team began the post-season the same way it ended the regular sea- son victorious. They defeated Middleburg 55- 42 in the first round of their dis- trict tournament. which is being held at Bradford County High School. The Cjts, who.are the third seed, face second-seeded Santa Fe .I'n February 10, beginning at 6:00 pm. The teams split their two ' games this season, with each win- ning on its home court. Against Middleburg, the Cats jumped out early, getting a steal and forcing a turnover on the Broncos' first two possessions of the game, then scoring off both defense e pla\s. At the end of the first quarter they led 14-8. The lead would have been much higher, but sever- al good shots rimmed out.. The Cats were quick and deci- sive on defense, holding Middle- burg under double figures until there was two minutes left in the' first half. In addition, the Broncos did not shoot well when they had open looks and failed to get second shots becatUe the Cats .'. ned the defensive board-. But despite the dominatiori. they led b\ just 22-13 at the half. However, in a span of about one minute and 40 seconds in the third quarter, the Cats took control of the game. With the score 26-15, Dustin Combs hit a three-pointer with, 3:47 on the clock. Fifteen secorfds.later, he hit an- other three.. Thirty-two seconds later, an-" other. Just call him DC3. The Broncos were able to squeeze in a basket, but Justin Gaskins also dialed 'long distance to ring up a 3 -17 lead. At the end of the third quarter, the Cats were up 40-21. If there %%ere any chance that Middleburg would make a run, it was extinLuihed v'..ith about sev- en mininte, to go when the Bron- cos' coach was hit with a techni- cal foul. The Cjat, converted the two free throws, then added another three-pointer to seal the deal. The Broncos made it seem closer by picking up some points in an extended garbage time. Coach Charles Ruise played everyone, and most got significant time. Nine different Cats scored, with only Gaskins hitting double figures at 16. Combs added nine and Kyle Kennedy eight. Gaskins also led the team with six assists, while he and Andire\ Bowman each had' five rebounds. . The Cats closed out their regu- lar season last x' weekend with home victories over West Nassau February 3 and Union County the next night. The pair of wins raised their record to 16-9 (6-4 in dikrrict). The Cats finished the season on a remarkable run, winning 14 out of 16 games. Left, Ca,.'r,ni Shouppe get, t:'.,ul't i a ldJJtl,t .,, defender. Below, ,,ai:Lii H s Nassau, Justin Gaskins takes it to the,rack. Apart from the hype, Super Bowl, ads fun to watch The Pittsburgh Steelers' win oer the Seatile Seaha,. ks in Sunday's Super Bowl is a clear indication that the old sports cliche "it ain't over till it's o'. Vr," is ali e and v. ell The Steelers came back from a miserable first-half performance to win the game and, notch their fifth ring, tying them with Dallas and San Francisco. The Steelers couldn't do much of any- thing right in the first half. Big Ben Roethlisberger was very tight and not con- necting with receivers. The running game wasn't clicking and the usually reliable defense was giving up a lot of yardage. But to the Steelers' benefit, Seattle could- n't put them away. They got into the red zone and couldn't score. The onhl thing that they had to show for it was a field goal. Near the end of the half, the Steelers scored in what soccer commentators call Lifters get ready for '06 season BY LAURA BETH BRINER Press Sports The Baker County High School boys' weightlifting team met officially February 6 for its first practice. "We currently have about 36 lifters that will be lifting for points," said coach Scott McDon- ald. He is assisted this year by Johns' coaching experience includes two state titles. new football head coach Bobby Johns. Johns' coaching experience in- cludes two state weightlifting ti- tles. With all three of last year's state contenders Kevin Stone, ."against the run of play." In other words, the Seahawks were -dominating the game only to have Pittsburgh score on a dipuied .ill Was Roethlisberger: over for the goal line or wasn't -. he? It was a very close call. : ' Big Ben's helmet certainly . broke ihe plane of the goal line, but it was far from .' . clear the ball did.. .. If it could go wrong for the Seahawks, it went wrong. A field goal went wide right. A field goal -.; ... -: squirted wide left. Poor '..:. ... clock management, the ... .. '. last thing you'd expect from a Mike Holmgren coached team, cost the Hawks at the end'of the.first half. Matt Hasselback's receivers had a case of the dropsies., Jerramy Stevens, who caught the only Seahawk touchdown, dropped three easy passes that could have set up scores or '.J. 4 prol,'ngcd drives. Darrell, Jackson, who shone in the first quarter, became the invisible man for the other three. For the Steelers, big plays and gadget plays were the order of the night. Receiver Antwaan Randle El, a former quar- terback at Indiana, threw a perfect spiral to Super Bowl. MVP Hines Ward for a touchdown. Willie Parker broke through the line and raced 75 yards for the longest rushing play in Super, Bowl history. From a viewing standpoint, it was a fun game to watch. There was the "will he or won't he'.' question of Jerome Bettis' retire- ment. He did. There was' the spectacular halftime show featuring Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones. They sang live, unlike some half- time shows where it was all on tape. And there were the great commercials. Though they weren't quite as memorable as in some previous years, we had good ones. The Clydesdale pony trying to pull the Budweiser wagon, the caveman who didn't use Fed-Ex, the revolving refrigerator and the CareerBuilder monkeys were-all good. ' I skipped all of the hype. I didn't watch any of the pre-game shows and only turned on the game a little after kickoff. I'm con- vinced that's the way to do it. I missed all the heartwarming features and historical per- spective. Too bad. Turnout high for boys, girls track team tryouts Lucious Lee spots Josh Trippett during boys weightlifting team practice. Matthew Craig and Christopher Miller graduated, none of the current lifters has state competi- tion experience. This year's schedule includes opponents such as Bolles, Suwan- nee and Union, which are all good teams according to McDonald. The team's first match will be at home on March 1 against Suwannee County at 4:00 pm. 'BY LAURA BETH BRINER Press Sports The Baker County Middle School is holding tryouts this week for its track team, but those who tried out last year will see a big difference in the team. "We had around 80 kids on the boys' and girls' team combined and only two coaches, myself and Anne Cassidy," said boys coach Jon Mobley. This year the team will have 15 spots on each team and with near- ly 40 kids showing up for the first day of tryouts and more predicted later in the week, the competition will be stiff. Tryouts began after group stretches and included timed sprints and mile runs. Later in the week, throwing events will be evaluated. Coaches Mobley and Cassidy will be assisted by Jennifer Richardson this year. SpoftsWeek The Wildcats baseball team started its preseason action with a 5-4 win. against the Union County Tigers in the Diamond Classic. The winning pitcher was Jarrell Rogers. Kelly Davis went deep for the Cats. "We're right where we want them to be at this point, we've got a long way to go, said head coach John Staples, "We're pleased with their progress and work ethic." The team will travel to Union County February 9, to face an opponent deter- mined by tournament action February 8. Unfortunately, the Lady Cats didn't fare as well, dropping their season open- er 10-1 to the Clay Blue Devils. In addition,' their Preseason Classic scheduled for February 4 was rained out. I The girls' next game is at Hilliard February 9. Their next home game is February 17 also against the Flashes. 1 ') 'S. .4 -5. I. Coach Jon Mobley times Cassie Register at track tryouts. Track team members will be announced Friday and the first meet will be February 28. S'7w. Lady Cat pitcher Tiffany Smith SCHEDULE February 9 Baseball at Union County Softball at Hilliard, 6 pm. February 10 Softball at Lake Butler, 7 pm. Boys' basketball district tourna- ment at Bradford County, 6 pm. February 11 Boys' basketball- district tourna- ment at Bradford County. February 14 Baseball at Middleburg, 4/6:30 pm. 7. I- ',k -,.- -"IW k L.--,: L.1n.f. thr.-wigh fh li:ari THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, February 9, 2005 Page Twelve Reckless ATV driving An ATV rider was charged with reckless driving the morning of February 4 and ran into the home of his parents after he was con- fronted by a county deputy. Marice Ruise, 27, was at the wheel of the ATV speeding and swerving on Oscar Ruise Road when Deputy Curtis Ruise saw him that morning. Earlier, the officer fielded a complaint by another county de- puty, James Stalnaker, that the ATV was doing the same thing near his residence off Cow Pen Road near Fred Harvey Rd. The previous day, Deputy Stal- naker issued a warning to Mr'. Ruise because his driver's license has been suspended four times. As Deputy Ruise confronted the driver that morning, he said Mr. Disabled van stolen, found When the owner of a 1992 Chev- rolet van that had been left at'the Exxon Store west of Sanderson returned to retrieve it on January 30, he found it had been stolen. Short ly after Lawrence Presnell of Pensacola reported the tlieft, the van was recovered in Jacksonville. His wife left the van parked at the location near Interstate 10 three days before tiier it devel- oped mechanical trouble. She left the keys on a tire, and they were later found by a third party and given to the store clerk. In other cases, Bobbie L.ind reported a 1995 Mercury, stolen from her residence off Jack Dow- ling Circle in north Baker County. The theft occurred on February 3 and the owner named a 24-year- old daughter who lives with her as a suspect. On January 25, a 1997 Toyota truck stolen from a Jacksonville man was recovered near Olustee. Deputy Curtis Ruise found the vehicle parked in a dit.-h :irff I S 90 five days earlier. r L_ ~-' ~ 110. U Ruise turned and walked into his parents' home, refusing to come out until Sgt. Thomas Dyal arrived at the scene. He was charged with driving on the suspended license and resisting Deputy Ruise. 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 sp 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 Olustee Prelude The 4th Annual Prelude to Olustee will take place Saturday, February 11, 2006 at the Baker County Courthouse from 4:00 un- til 6:00pm. The event is sponsored by the Sons of Confederate Veterans Capt. Winston Stephens Camp 2041 and the Baker County His- torical Society. Historical artifacts will be on display and the event is free. Donations are encouraged. Writer Lewis Schmidt, Korean War veteran and author of The Battle of Olustee and other works of military history, will present a lecture and color slide presenta- tion entitled "The War Between the States in Florida." 'This special event is in honor of the late Gene Barber, a Mac- clenny native, accomplished artist and originator of The Prelude To: Olustee event. He was a charter member of Stephens Camp and a past presi- dent of the Baker County Histori- cal Society. Further information may be obtained by contacting Alvin Kyle III at 912-843-8205. 31~~d Avery special thank you from Shannon Citner, Pasior of, Macclenny Church of God. In our recent Sharing the "Y" fundi:isecr (fihfir)) we raised over $30001 It was our privilege to give back to our community and support such a worthy cause. We %wou ld like to express a special 'Thank You' to all of those who helped us by purchasing tickets and dropping by. Also, I would like to extend a special appreciation to the Macclenny Church of God, our sheriff, Joey Dobson and the Baker County Sheriff's Dcpartmcni, Pastors David & Timmy Thomas and Christian Fellowship Temple, Asst. Pastor Jim Cox of Taylor Church, YMCA staff and a special thanks to Dad (Toppy Conner). It was because of your help this endeavor was a huge suc- cess !! .THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Reaching 80% of the households in Baker County. Baker County's Paid Circulation Leader Since 1929. Member ATTENTION ' .GIRLS It's time for Softball Sign-ups! Ages 5-18 at Girls Softball Complex Saturday, Feb. 1110:00 2:00 I .* $45.00 1st child, $25.00 2nd child, in family Bring birth certificate and insurance information. If you are interested in coaching, there will be a meeting February 7 -- at 6:30 pm at the Girls Softball Complex. 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FENCI Wood chainlink Pool decks 653-1442 DESIGN ALTER -260-8153 Custom house p to your specific Qualified Good re WADE'S TRA 1/12-3/9p WORKS, IT INC. Finish grading Dir Mowing Cubv lters Slag driveway ce 259-3691 plies Licensed and Ins l l r.n ME N" -1 4 ORM '-IkJ k- ge Aik, ^ -17% -i.W-N'AFMAW, DO Wim- m " THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday. February 9. 2006 PAGE THIRTEEN 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. 4 RATES: Line Ads: 15 words for $4.50 25c each add'I word Service Ads: 15 words for $6.00 : 25c each add'I 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 odblisier does not meet standards of publication. Auto audio amplifier MTX, Thunder 275X with two 10" Kicker Competition speakers in enclosure,, 200 watts, $125; 742-9399.. 2/9p King pillowtop, new with warranty, $259, can deliver. 904-391-0015., 2/9-3/2p Firewood. Great deals on oak. Call 485-0797 or 588-6687. 1/19-2/9p Free Canon printer, Bubble Jet series with color ink cartridge, software for .printing projects and manuals, hasn't been used in a whie, may not, work. Computer keyboard, $5 or free with printer. Call 259-2650, leave message. 2/9p Yessir! The Franklin Mercantile is open Friday & Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm. At the railroad crossing in Glen. 259-6040. 126tfc Mahogany secretary, beautiful piece, excellent condition. Southern Charm 259-4140. 12/9tfc Luxury Queen pillowtop, in plaslic: : nh. .6.--$193 dL90-J-3c l00 - 2:9-3'2p Butterfly 'ining table iran c6-airs, very ornate. tluiecl legs, rare, half: round foyer console. All pieces are ma- hogany wood. Southern Charm. 259-, 4140. 2/3tfc Queen orthopedic set, $129, new, in plastic, can deliver. 904-398-5200. 2/9-3/2p Antique breakfront buffet, breakfront china cabinet, buffet, 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. tfc 6 piece Bassett bedroom suite with 4 poster bed, looks new, $1500 nego- tiable. 653-2084 or 904-566-2428.2/9p Yamaha 450 Kodiak 4 wheeler, 4x4, low hours, garage kept, excellent con- dition, $4500; Ludwig 7 piece drum set, $350. 259-3810. 2/9p Used appliances, 90 day warranty. 266-4717. 2/9-4/27p Queen size Craftmatic bed, with mas- sage, good condition, $400. 259-2174. 2/9p Garden compost. Will load your pick up for $20. 259-3547. 2/9-3/2p Get ready for spring! Azaleas, 1 gal., $1.50; 3 gal., $4.00. 2/9p Slide-in camper $350; Ab-doer exer- ciser $20; Oak side board cabinet, 1930, $250: 912-843-8140 St. George. 2/9p HORSE OWNERS Costl erud H y' Woodlawn Cemetery. 3 plots, lot 17, east section of cemetery, 2 adjoining, 1 single, $600 each. 850-894-4952.2/9p Lift kit, fits Ford F250, 5.5" with 6 shocks, four 35" ProComp radials, everything new, $1000 OBO. 813- 4215. 2/9p Galaxy Pluto CB, loaded, $150; Icon V8000, $200; 300 watt Gray; 300 watt Lineaer, $160. 68&-4697, 2/9p 1997 Four Winds infinity, 30 ft. Class A motor home, 2 A/Cs,'Onan genera- tor, 57K, many extras, NADA $22,500, sell for $20,995 OBO. 904-612-0615. 2/9p 1999 Stratos Vindicator 273, 150 HP Johnson, valued at $13,200, asking $10,000. 904-838-1230. 2/9p 3 piece leather living room set sofa, loveseat & recliner, maroon, excellent condition, purchased from Rooms to Go in May '05, $1200 firm. 259-9649 or 591-0958. 2/9-16p Cochrane solid oak dinette set oval table with extra leaf, 4 chairs, corner hutch with glass upper cabinet doors, $600. 259-2313. 2/9tfc L --...Lfa. l_ QM. 1,996 Chrysler LHS, leather interior, all electric, CD changer, white with gold trim, runs great. 275-2099 after 6:00 pm. 2/9p 1999 Dodge Ram 1500, quad cab, V8, black, 2 WD, 52,000 miles, extended warranty, new tires, $11,500 OBO. 259-3837. 2/9p 1997 Chevrolet Z-71, 4x4, 8000 lb. Warn winch, $6500. 904-838-1230. 2/9p In... 8D~%_,J .th.eJ.useh1Qlds,. in Baker County PRESS CLASSIFIED Now accepting antique furniture on consignment. Pieces have to be in good condition. Call Karin at Southern Charm 259-4140., 2/13tfc Do you have a junk car or truck you want hauled off or.to sell? 259-7968. 4/22tfc Tree trimming removal and clean up. Licensed and insured. 259-7968. 10/21 tfc Babysitting 1-5 years, limited space, private home care, 121 N. Macclenny. 259-3323. 2/9p Bit beautiful blockhead Pitbull pup- pies, 8 weeks old, all shots & wormed, $100. Come & take a look! 259-4898. 2/9p Dogs: all types from puppies to adults. Animal Control, $50 boarding fees will apply. 259-6786. 11/20tfc Found: Small dog on Crews Rd. Call to identify. 259-2229. 2/9 -Il^ ^T?? Notice to readers: The newspaper often publishes classified advertising on subjects like work-at-home, weight loss products, health products. While the newspaper uses reasonable dis- cretion in deciding on publication of such ads, it takes no responsibility as to the truth- fulness of claims. Respondents should use caution and common sense before sending any money or making other commitments based on statements and/or promises; de- mand specifics in writing. You can also call the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877- FT--FFG-HELP-to find out how to spot fraudu- lent solicitations. Remember: if it sounds too good to, be true, it probably is. -The Baker County Press Exterior & interior construction debris clean up person, full time. Call 259- 2255 or 259-3343. 1/12tfc TRUCK AND TRAILER MECHANICS NEEDED SPRITCHETT 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 Wall Timber Products is in need of company drivers & owner operators, must have one year experience, bene- fit packages available. Call Frank at 904-237-3904. 1/26-2/16p Local home health care agency seek - ing full time Physical Therapist for local and surrounding areas. Call 259-3111 for details. 2/24tfc Driver needed. Class A or B, Hazmat, clean driving record. Apply in person or call Les at L.V. Hiers, Inc. 259-2314. 12/15tfc Recycling Technician II. The New River Solid Waste Association is seek- ing to hire a full time employee for the position of Recycling Technician II. The duties will include collection & pro- cessing of recyclable materials, super- vising inmate labor & other duties as needed. Applicants must have a high school or GED diploma, a Class B or higher CDL, & the physical dexterity necessary to complete the required duties. Starting salary is $9.50 per hour, salary commensurate with expe- rience. Applications may be obtained at the office of New River Solid Waste Association on SR 121, 3 miles north of Raiford, FL, Monday-Friday, be- tween 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Deadline for applications is Tuesday, February 21, 2006. 2/9-16p Now hiring for housekeeper. Apply in person between 9:00 am-3:00 pm at Travelodge, 1651 S. 6th St. No. Phone Calls! 2/2-9c Pier 6 Seafood now accepting appli- cations for all positions. 259-6123.2/2- 23c Florida Times Union carrier requires part time help on Sundays only, must have dependable car. 259-5246. 2/9-16p Roger Raulerson Well Drilling 2" & 4" Wells Call Roger or Roger Dale 259-7531 Family Owned & Operated hifc Licensed & Insured / YARD SALE rG SAL - i Friday 8:00 am-2:00 pm, 5 miles on 121 on left. Furniture, dishes, etc. Friday only 8:00 am-2:00 pm, Hwy 90 to Glen to 139B, turn on Klein Rd, last house on right. Kids' clothes boy's 8-10, girl's 8- 10, toddler 18 months-2T & more. Friday & Saturday 8:00 am-2:00 pm, Madison St.. Glen. Saturday 8:00 am-?. 150 W. Ohio Ave. Miscellaneous. Saturday 8:30 am-?, 545 Cardinal Lane. 121 N. near ballfields. Clothing, toys, household items. Inside moving sale. Saturday 7:00 am-noon, 808 Fox Run Circle. Furniture, clothes & household items. Saturday 8:00 am-?, 715 Short Putt Drive. Dining room table with chairs & hutch, 2 swivel rockers in good shape, baby boy clothes, baby carrier, other household items & clothes, handmade beaded jew- elry by Dazzle Jewelry. Saturday 8:00 am-?, 125 N, Glen, about 3 miles to Bob Burnsed Rd. Huge moving sale. Multi family. Cancel if rains. Children's outreach assistant. Reli- able person to present programs to preschool & elementary age children. High school graduate with valid Florida driver's license, basic computer skills, use of internet & e-mail knowledge re- quired. Knowledge of children's litera- ture, working with children & children's programming desirable. $8/hour, 25 hours/week, Monday-Friday. Apply in person at Emily Taber Public Library, 14 W Mclver St., Macclenny, FL. Appli- cation period closes Tuesday, Febru- ary 28, 2006, at 5:00 pm. Emily Taber Public Library is a drug free workplace. EOE. 2/2-9c Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Admin- istration, Digital court reporter #7725, starting salary $31,043 annually, clos- ing date: Friday, February 10, 2006. For detailed information, visit our web- site at http://www.circuit8.org. EOE. 2/2-9c Part time with full time potential. Look- ing for motivated, qualified person in Baker and surrounding counties. Expe- rience in sales helpful. Reply with re- sume and references to P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. 6/2tfc Pipe foreman & operators. Allbright Contracting 259-0792. 2/9p PRITCHETT TRUCKING Local $575 $675 Home Every Night OTR $650-$800+ Home 1-2 Nights Plus Weekends Health/Life Insurance Available Paid Vacation 401K Weekly Bonus $500 Quarterly Safety/Performance Bonus DOT Inspection Bonus Driver Referral Bonus CALL 1-800-808-3052 www.pritchetttrucking.com A GOOD COMPANY FOR GOOD DRIVERS!! Manager Trainees & Cooks Full Time & Part Time. Apply in person at WOOd3'S r38 Q Located in Winn-Dixie Shopping Center, Macclenny DRI! ERS $2,000 Sign-On Bonus For a limited time only!!, With one year OTR experience. STAY IN THE "SWEET PART" OF THE SOUTH FL, GA, SC, NC, TN, AL. Top pay-up to .40 cpm w/5 yrs. Guaranteed Hometime Health & Disability Ins. Available Life & Dental Ins. Provided 401 K available Safety Bonus 800-874-4270 #6 HWY. 301 S., Starke, Fla. www.davis-express.com THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday. February 9. 2006 PAGE FOURTEEN CASSFID CNINE FR3N AG 13 Experienced painters needed. Must , have tools. 259-5877. 12/30tfc Dump truck driver, must have Class B CDL & good driving record. 259-6172. 2/9p Framers/carpenters needed. Top pay plus benefits for work on westside of Jacksonville, transportation provided Monday-Friday. 386-266-0179 or 386- 266-0236. 2/9-23p Experienced cooks & cashiers needed. Apply in person at Ronie's Food, US 90, Glen St. Mary. 2/9c Notice to Readers All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion,'sex, handicap, familiar status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimi- nation." Familial status includes children un- O der the age of 18 living with parents or legal cus- todians, pregnant women and people securing cus- tody of children under 18. EQUAL HOUSING This newspaper will not OPPORTUNITY knowingly accept any ad- vertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings adver- tised in this newspaper are' available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of dis- crimination, call HUD toll free at 1-800-669- 9777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 1 acre in Glen with or without dou- blewide home. With $75,000 without $45,000. Nice location, dead end road, convenient to 1-10, near schools. 338- 7153. 2/2-23p 3 BR, 1 BA, completely remodeled, .24 acres, 233 MLK Drive, $69,500. 742- 1843. 2/9p 3 BR, 1'/2 BA brick home, 1380 SF liv- ing, garage & carport, fenced back yard, brand new A/C & carpet, corner city lot, $148,000. 259-2618 or 904- 349-0525. 2/9-16p 2 homes for price of 1! 1.77 acres & 2 mobile homes, live in one, rent the other. This is a real buy you have a home & some land. Call Margie Walker, Realtor, 613-8438 for your pri- vate showing. 2/9-3/2p 3BR, 2 BA home on 1 acre in Mac- clenny II, 1805 SF, $249,000. 553- 2718. 1/26-2/16p 8.18 acres, zoned agricultural, planted in pinto .palm trees, with well, septic tank & light pole, ready to move on. Off Mallie Davis Road. Great investment, $120,000. Call 259-3763, leave mes- sage. 1/19-2/9p. D ri'.,r:, Home Every Weekend Company Drivers Up to 41 /mile 1 ,ear T/TF vperience & MVR ,F qui ,d Owner Operators 880/mile ALL MILES Excellent Fuel Surcharge Program No NYC or Canada Paid Fuel Taxes, ia.e Plte,: Permits Medical & Disability Ben. Available SE Regional Runs Now Available!! Lease Purchase Program 2004 Model Trucks Low Payments & Miles Excellent Warranty Transport System, Inc. Call Doug todayat: 1-800-587-1964 epestransport.com Individual looking for one acre or less for mobile home or modular home. 259-6811. 2/9 Brand new waterfront home, Mac-' clenny Cypress Pointe, 2000 SF, 4 BR, 2 BA, $1495/month: 904-860-5564, 904-288-6497 or 904-ibi7-6709.2/2-9p Furnished, 2 BR, 2 BA,' $300/deposit, $550/month, 2 references. 259-4460. 2/2-9p Cypress Pointe. 3, BR, 2 BA brand new house with screen porch, available February 20. For rent or lease with one year contract, $1250/month, $500 de- posit. 407-810-8363 or.407-9330 ask for Michael. 2/9-16p New home for rent, 3,BR, 1 BA, tile flooring, living room, kitchen/dining room combo, on 1 acre'in Macclenny. All electric appliances, $800 security deposit, $800/month. Please call 259- 2255. 2/9tfc Mobile homes, 2 and 3 BR, A/C, no pets, $500-$550 plus deposit. 904-860- 4604 or 259-6156. 3/17tfc Rent to Own or Purchase. 1997, 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide on beautiful 2.5 acre with large pond near Taylor. 904- 477-8995. 2/9-16p 3 BR, 2 BA on 2 acres with 2 ponds, $650/month, $650 deposit. Call John at 259-1356 or Dean at 396-5611.2/9-16p 2 BR, 2 BA mobile home, River Heights MH Park, $400/month, $200 deposit, no pets. 259-3148 or 904-891- 4053. 2/9-16p 4 BR, 1 BA brick home in city limits, new carpet, tile, appliances, $850/month, $850 deposit, no pets or smoking. 813-5558. 2/9p 3 BR, 2 BA mobile home, no pets, garbage pickup' & water pr.:.idd $600 per month, $600 deposit. 912-843- 8118.. 12/22tfc 1 acre lot for mobile home in Macedo- 'nia area off Odis Yarborough. Call Brian at 759-5734 or 259-6735. 3/24tfc NEIGHBORHOOD Find out what's going on around town with the newspa- per that has it all. Take a few moments to read the paper each week, and you'll stay on top of local news and developments'that affect you and your family. THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Circulation leader since 1929 904-259-2400 *bcpress@nefcom.net 104 South Fifth St., Macclenny www.bakercountypress.com Serving ALL your real estate needs! o Florida Crownealty Realty WE SELL PROPERTY FAST!! LET US SELL YOURS... www.floridacrownrealty corn Jim Smith, Real Estate Broker Josle Davis, Sales Associate Mark Lancaster, Sales Associate Juanice Padgett, Sales Associate 799 S. 6th St., Macclenny ..-. 259-6555 Sf, X, ,---- U 600 SF office & storage, A/C, heating, phone lines, separate meter, $400 per month, $400 deposit. Call David at 259-2602. 1/26-2/9p 1996 Homes of Merit, 28x68, 3 BR, 2 BA, fireplace; large country kitchen, lots of cabinets & counterspace; large MBR & bath with garden tub, double sinks, separate shower; lots of extras, must see! $46,000, You move. 259- 5895 after 3:00 pm. Need a Job? Check us out - PRESS CLASSIFIED Licensed Florida & Georgia Broker A lw- 4 A GEORGIA ULISTINGS- -..IA i St Mary's River Bluff Gorgeous 48RB2BA Fleetwood on 2 56 acres of beautifully land- scaped property Large open iloor -c .., .. plan with vaulted cathedral ceil- ings, formal DR & LR plus a great room. Jacuzzl tuD with separate shower in enormous master bath. New privacy fencing in a home that looks & feels brand new. Just north of the FL/GA line In walking distance ot the St Mary's River. Don't miss all this value for onlt $129,900 Monlac/St George Lovely starter 2000 28x48 Ploneer mobile rome 3BR/2BA home with split floor plan. Large eat-in SKitchen, large master bair with garden tub and separate shower. Added bonus- fish, pond stocked with bream & catfish. 2 unlity sheds and rear deck Sits on a corner lot on Highway 185. S.99,900 00 Waycross 10 acres on south side of Highway 84. zoned residential, 285 acres on north side zoned AG-295 acre total Currently all uplands planted in 27 year.old ,lash pine. Timber scheduled to be cut soon Very close to town and surrounds.school making this an ideal tract fo, residential development $4.000 per acre prior to cutting, $2600 after cutinq. FLORIDA USTINGS- Interlachen Lake Access 22 acre lot In Inteilachen with access to beautiful Lake Grandin. Very few of these lots are left. Most have been purchased by investors $15,000 00 Macclenny 7.90 acres close to intersection of CR 125 & CR 127. Zoned for home or mobile home not older than 5 years. One of very few large parcels left with zoning tot mobile home. Reduced $94,500 00 sciatm A little piece of heaven on the St. Mary's River Don't miss this opportunity. A pristine river lot with a 2/2 all Cypress home silting on 2.5 acres on the St Mrary's River made from thrie woods of the earth Cypress siding, 3" heart - pine wood flooring, redwood counter tops. Wood burning fire- place, spacious kitchen, walk-in pantry, too many features to lqst in this ad. Home needs to be ttnlshed and buyer will pay $3000 towards finishing 2nd BR and BA Price a bargain at $189.900. Bryceville - 3 BR'2 BA, updated 1983 DW/'MH . on 2 acres with split floor plan, - above ground pool, new green . metal roof, fenced arind cross s ., , fenced, outside storage shed and ' owner will leave hot tub that ha's -. not been installed yet. $149.900 00 Hilliard / ] 11 7.67 acrew i maintained .. . OR, on county Nice large lot on d house still on west jacnsunvmlle 8 35 acres with 1400 SF brock home that was not completed. Some framing and electric have been done. Septc and wen on property but are nWt guaranteed to work There is a p:nd on the property and is zoned for hlvestrjck Has chain link fencing. $650,lX0. Murray HIll/Lakeshore Commercial bulldrig with 3004 SF that could be rented to 3 tenants. $450.000 Commercial 2 story, 3153 SF building that can acrcommo- HO PROP RT ES Vi .o 1. .NT, "y~ V NA .v if .',", 'i ,. /% o ' Commercial Lot 4.14 IM, q. ft. 1111 ti. frontagc on SR 121. Located hctmeen \Vattle House and D.iN \ Inn. aidj,.cent to I-1il. $125.000. Lot on Little St. ,larv's River, con- \cnientil located b-tv. ecn Glen St. MlaJr\ and MIKacclenn\ Tils lcht il\ 1.(od,,.J liot[ is ret-.rickled to sit builI homes onl\. cre + priced al $34.000. Aict 3 BR I BA frame home \~ith nc\\ \nml sidline nd CH .-\. Rc- centl\ remodeled and read\ tO mo\e into. Located on Tonm Gi\ens Road in Sanderson on 1 jcrc. AlTordabl) Wis. priced al $136,500. Bring the kids and their horses. 14..SS nice acres. Part ha, field and part wooded \ ith small creek and catfish pond. 3 BR 2 BA double ide MH wvitth e\trj hookup for a second NIH and two e\tra vells. Convenient to .lackon% ille. Located on N\\ 2loth Street in Lav, te\. Priced at $179,000. I cr Clean 3BR 2B.A on .7 acre. This 1L-),5 1-l\hn single ide mobile liome has been cle.ined & fresh) painted. Locatied on a pajed road ind reA.d\ to moe in. Nice area on NludLke Rd. Affoidable at $64,900. coumie A~e() SoE acclenny be reno- \jaid tfr office or other commercial use Lol size i- appruximacly l52\112 Neur ne,, C.pre.;s Pointe Suhdim', n. Build ',our business hcre $150.000. HOIN i~~- IES AND LAND of North Florida, Inc. 6 k4 Licensed Real Estate Broker 259-7709 338-4528 cell We can show and sell all listings! MEAT MARKET Well established business in the fastest growing area of Macclenny. - Excellent corner lot location! Beverage License is Available! Richard's Grocery & Meat Market 386 N. Lowder St., Macclenny $389,000 Owner will stay on to train you for 6 months. REDUCED! $199,900 FEATURED LISTING! 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, back & side screened porches, .large family room, large bonus room, large fenced back yard, stove & refrigerator. Must see to appreciate. In Macclenny city limits. Anne Kitching Sales Associate 962-8064 cell. Wendy Smith Sales Associate 710-0528 cell. Tina Melvin Sales Associate 233-2743 cell. E-Z STOP CONVENIENCE STORE with all stock & equipment 325,, 00 Also, a 4 BR house and mobile home lots (4) can be sold separately. Call for price & details! 4 BR house and four rental mobile home lots, rented at $140 each $185,000 3 BR, I BA home with wood '7 floors, CH/A in the city. ,. Currently rented for $700/month. $109 ,000 Excellent commercial corner lot. East Macclenny Avenue, .92 acres. $200,000. 1997 Homes of Merit 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath doublewide on 2.90 acres. Bring the horses or 4 wheeler. New electric range and refrigerator, new Berber carpet, new cabinets & coun- tertops!! $104900 Well & Septic Tank on 1.90 acres. Lot just right for your mobile home. Convenient location. $35,000 Vacant city lot .83 acres in good location, close to schools. $44,900 Seventy Acres- $2,500 per acre. Moccasin Creek. Like to hunt and fish, call us about this land in the country $175,000 Commercial- 2 lots on US 90 in Glen St. Mary. Excellent commercial use. Has access to water and sewer. $195,000 2 Lots on US 90- in Glen St. Mary with building. Excellent business opportunity. Has water & sewer. Currently rented at $1100/month. $305,000 HlITEHE;D EPOS INC :.LA.E CITY LOGISTICS. INC. OTR DRIVERS NEEDED Go through Home several times most weeks Home most w.eelerds Personalized dispatching that comes from only dispatching 2. trucks at our oc action here in SIjake Va.:alicn paj. Safety Bonus up to.: 1 200 per year Driver of the fear bonus and driver recruitment bonuses Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental insurance Need 2 years of experience and a decent driving record CALL JIM OR DEBBIE LAWRENCE AT 904-368-0777 or 1-888-919-8898 521 South SixtkStreet, Ste. C, Macclenny THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, February 9, 2005 Page Fifteen Cousin is accused of stealing jewelry A cousin from the White Springs, Florida area was named as a sus- pect in the theft of $2218 in jewel- ry from Seanetta Robinson and her daughter of Sanderson. The victim said the items, most- ly rings, bracelets and necklaces, had been missing since Thanks- giving and she.suspected:the cou- sin. She did not report the crime un- til the early morning hours of Feb- ruary 3 after she saw a 15-year,-old, girl whoq lives in her neighborhood off Leonard. Ford Road wearing one of her necklaces, earrings and a charm:- . . The teen then confirmed that the cousin, identified as Quame Russ, had given the items to- her about the same' time they went - missing. Ms. Robinson said she did not report the theft earlier because she did not see the cousin take the jewelry from a purse, but made several attempts to contact her by telephone since Thanksgiving. The case was referred to a sher- iff's investigator. We're On-line F www.bakercouritypress.com THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Celebrating 75 Years as Baker County's Circulation leader Battery at the Alternative School A 16-year-old male student from Macclenny was arrested the .afternoon of January 31 for rough- . ing up a fellow student at the Al- ternative School and attempting to take money from him. Principal John Staples said the accused confronted a 12-year-old male on his way to the bathroom, and shoved him against a wall, pushing against his chest. Campus officer Tracey Benton also found two small bags of mari- juana in the boy's pants pocket. He told the officer both the pants and pot belonged to his uncle. He was charged with battery and misdemeanor possession of marijuana. The Alternative School is for public school students with disci- plinary problems that prevent them from attending regular classes. *N' HOE OWSLI Every person who has legal or equitable title to real estate and maintains it as his permanent residence as of January 1, 2006 may be entitled to $25,000 Homestead Exemption. To Apply 1 If you are a new homeowner, you must apply to the property appraiser in person 2 'ou must have a deed or agreement for deed to the property. It you have a mobile home, you must have a title or registration to the mobile home in your name 4 '()U MUST APPiL BETWEEN JANUARY 1 AND MARCH 1. Automatic Renewal If your homestead status has not changed, renewal is automatic effective January 1. Agricultural Classification Returns must be filed with the Property Appraiser between January 1 and March 1 of the current Ita' year. Only lands which are used for bona fide purposes shall be classified agricultural. Tangible Personal Property Returns must be tiled prior to April 1 to avoid penalties *^ "* '<** - ''1. "'-' '-'$ *^ 'If-;'' Other Exemptions Widow/Widower Disability Senior Citizens Additional exemption of up to $25,000 tor persons 65 years or older with income not to exceed $23,463 must contact the property appraiser Also senior e'.emption (65 years of age) may apply for special assessment discount. Honorably discharged disabled veterans are entitled to an additional $5,000 exemption with proof of disability. Unmarried spouses, of a deceased honorably discharged veteran, of at least 5 years, who in- curred a service connected disability, of 10o. or more, are entitled to an additional exemption in as- sessed value of i:_.(,1)l For your convenience, the Property Appraiser's Office will extend office hours starting Thursi " February 23 thru Wednesday, March 1 from 8:30 am until 6:00 pm and Saturday, February from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. For assistance, please contact the Property Appraiser's Oflice at 32 .N Fifth St in Macclenny or call 259-319 Tim Sweat, CFA, Property Apprai :::- :' ': ::V lay, S25 1. iser bath, eat-cin it t r a. car det. garage w/ Qfld hr'r" Prime local - iomesper acre. $259!000. on 2 separate levels. Mastg r k, uiegant foyer, forma Glenwood. Completion in late Decemb US 301 F Ba ~ 5 acres itw er $220, en a 1: Estate B ro r Age.. 23777 46., s- stle Age 14724 I sed Est eAge'"nt Rose Stok6s-,r 5 2-l 520, ent II I'>'. F I * $ Town ofalwi i tfr- : ,IIroIRWM1 0 -- PENDING^^ V.- tNk69 MA Maccienny, FL 32063 ery PlantationjGmm 3! t wLUjl- I U. $90,000 Tennis, eveyne? Age no barrier for trio of regulars attempting to start over 50' league BY KELLEY LANNIGAN Press Staff It's a quarter to nine in the morning on Saturday and three men, armed .with mops, brooms and squeegees descend onto the Baker High School tennis courts. In minutes the standing water left from the night's heavy rain is scrubbed and cleared away. It's a testimony of how devoted these guys are.to the game of tennis and how badly they want to play. John Dedmon, Max Flanders and Ronnie Jacobs, all of Mac- clenny, can be found at the tennis courts behind the BCHS campus nearly every Saturday, weather permitting. For this vital group of senior guys, a brisk game of tennis is just the thing to exercise their bodies and energize their spirits. "Tennis is just about the best exercise around," says Flanders. "I agree," says Dedmon, "You don't see many obese tennis play- ers." At age 77, Max Flanders is also a well-known presence on the courts at Boone Park in the Riv- erside area of Jacksonville. Dedmon laughs. "Everybody down there knows Max." Each man has one thing in com- mon. None started playing tennis until well into their 40s. Dedmon, who is is now 72, was 49 before he took up the game. They've all played in their share of open and senior leagues. They love playing team tennis because it allows an opportunity to meet and play competitively with people all across the state. Ronnie Jacobs, who at age 67 refers to himself as the "youngster" in the group, loves this aspect of tennis. "You form lasting friendships with many of the players. Some- times a year or two passes before you see them again at a team com- petition. At my age," laughs Jac- a obs, "'it's really good to see 'em again, if you know what I mean." This enthusiastic group of tennis lovers advocate the sport for other reasons. A game'o" tennis is easier to organize and play than many group sports, such as baseball or football, because it only takes two people to play. Equipment is mini- mal, lightweight and affordable. The health and psychological ben- Coming up at the efits are'numerous. There are three key elements to ihsical fitness: stamina, strength and flexibility., Tennis conditions players in all three areas at the same time. Players improve their range of motion, raise their metab- olism while strengthening their hearts and maximize muscle and tendon extension which helps pre- %ent injury. Tennis can help pre- \ent osteoporosis, a weakening of the bones. It improves mood and mental alertness. "I lobe the competitiveness of the sport." adds Dedmon. He points to Flanders and laughs. 'And so doe' this fella. He likes to slam the ball into m\ leg!" Dedmon. Flanders and Jacobs want to encourage tennis locallI "We'd love to ha\e anyone \\ho is interested, of \ ar ing skill le\ els, to come out on Saturday mornings at nine o'clock and play," in\ies Dedmon "We'd love to see the teenagers \\ho pla\ in their high school P. E. class coming out and playing I think the\ just don't know anyone is out here doing this on vweek- ends.", Players should already exhibit some skill \with the eame. In- THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, February 9, 2005 Page Sixteen Club program on antique roses The Garden Club of Baker County will hold its monthly meeting on February 9 at 10:00 am, at the Mathis House on the Glen St. Mary Nursery. This month's agenda includes a presen- tation by Linda Hertz on antique roses, who will also have roses for sale. This is a great opportuni- ty to..learn more about antiques and adding to gardens. Now that spring is around the From ,,ft. Tetu, pla%--r fa F l1,0 Rcumaic ac.'h fe-vJ im ellm..w u ii oIaria -cln adU I.,.' ( ,Cin H ioh .a'-...4 terested beginners would need to bring in experienced partner % ill- ing to instruct then as no one is available to teach, at least for now%. Players arc- responsible for pro%.id- ing their own equipment. "If we get a stead\ group show- ing up. people wIill easilN find someone of their skill leael and pair up. Finding a p.irtncr won t be hard. But it takes folks participat- ing to make it happen. And social- ly. it's a ereat %\a% to meet ne%, people." sa\ the UU\S. Dedmon. Flanders and Jacobs hope to gc ni.'ratc enout h interest and participation to ementuall\ form a local tennis league. Am one interested in pla ing tennis or %wanting further informna- tion should call John Dedmon at 535-,_39(. Custom Printing Stationery Invoices Business Cards Wedding Invitations ProfEssioina SCervicv THE OFFICE MART I | [.:.,,h F h -h '.t ' - IL - ".- "," : * 4-; :2-,~~ rebates, p corner, do you know of an espe- cially beautiful yard or garden that deserves recognition (includ- ing your own)? The Garden Club of Baker County would like to recognize that garden with a special placque for the front yard. Please submit your entries to Garden Club, 5949 Shelly Lane, Macclenny 32063, or call 259-6064. 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