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Paid circulation leader Winner of 21 state and national awards for journalism excellence in 2005 BAKER COUNTY PRESS YONGE LIBRARY FLA. HISTORY PO BOX 117007- UNIV FLA GAINESVILLE, FL 32611 c(ais cincnh district title! Femandina knocks them out of regionals here late Tuesday Staples named Coach of the Year It was a heck of a week for the Baker County Wildcat baseball team as it clinched the District 4A-3 crown with a shutout against Santa Fe at the local field on Friday. The win put the Cats in the regionals, also at BCHS, on Tuesday evening but they fell to Fernandina Beach 9-2 in an error-plagued contest. The Cats earned the right to meet Santa Fe after shutting down Suwannee County 1-0 earlier last week and went into Monday's regionals with a 21-9 record under John Staples, who this spring returned to coach after a five- year absence. -See sports pages 10-11 BY MICHAEL RINKER Press Staff Baker County Commissioners will meet with state transportation officials before deciding whether to seek a variance allowing increased traffic on Interstate 10, removing -the last major hurdle to explosive, wide-ranging growth. Several of the commissioners appeared to be skeptical of the con- cept, but agreed to schedule a workshop at which Department of Transportation staff will explain the process. The variance would change the current "level of service" (LOS) from the current B to C, which would raise the allowable trips per day from 35,000 to 42,000 or 52,000 (both numbers were men- tioned). The commission held a public workshop prior to its regular meet- ing May 2 to gather input from citi- zens and developers, as well as a representative from the Florida Department of Transportation. Mike Yarborough said he and the Knabb family have been trying two years to sell off thousands of acres east and south of Macclenny. He added that he has spoken with a couple of developers in the west county and another in the middle who are also looking at large-scale projects. The added traffic load prohibi- tion has hindered the Knabb group, known as LaBeuna Farms, from inking sale agreements with poten- tial buyers and developers. DOT's Leah Gabbe said that under LOS B, 1-10 cannot handle the added traffic. "You don't have the capacity, now, but a variance opens it up for -more development," she told the commissioners. "If you approve all the develop- Heaping on praise- Administrator has nothing but after third graders jump on FCAT scoring PAGE 2-A I111lll I II1 6 89076 48819 8 i Year; Vol. 3 Thursday May 4, 2006 Macclenny, Florida 50N Taylor shooting recalls similar one nearly 6 years ago Victims had same last name, incident at same house; no fatalities this time A Taylor man was released early this week, charged with aggravated battery in the shooting of another man the evening of April 27 during an argument over excessive speed on Memory Lane off CR 122. Bond for James Adam Rewis, 24, was set at %J $5000 following ""'" his arrest at the scene. Terry Waters. 24, was wounded twice in the left " arm just after 6:00 pm by bullets - fired from Mr. Rewis' .45 caliber Glock pistol. His injuries .res were not life- 7 threatening. According to statements by sev- Suspect.. eral witnesses, Mr. Waters ap- proached a pickup driven by Mr. Rewis to the home of David Bry- ant. Moments before, the assailant confronted Mr. Waters about excessive speed on Wint Rewis Road and followed him back to the Bryant residence. The witnesses, all acquaintances of the victim, disputed claims by Mr. Rewis that Mr. Waters tapped him on the arm with a tape- wrapped stick before the first shot. They also told police the victim did not approach the Rewis vehicle again after the first shot was fired. One of the witnesses, Glenn Jewell Jr., 59, shouted to the still- armed Mr. Rewis not to shoot Mr. Waters as he lay on the ground behind the pickup. The accused complied and re- turned to the driver side door of the truck, and at the request of neighbor Alan Secrest, 40, remov- ed the clip with 11 bullets re- maining. then placed the pistol on the truck hood until police arrived. Mr. Secrest was summoned to the scene from a nearby residence because he is acquainted with Mr. Rewis, and because his wife Marilyn, 47. is a nurse. She admin- istered first aid to Mr.- Waters until a V, rescue unit arrived. icThe shooting victim was flown to Shands Jack- sonville for treat- ment of the tyo dam Rewis wounds. Oddly, the Bryant residence was the scene of a fatal shooting in May, 1999. a fact that didn't es- cape the attention of Chief Chuck Brannan when he arrived there to investigate last week. "When I got out of the car and looked around and thought, 'Man, this is the same house.'" "Other than the fact that no one died, the only things different this time were it happened at the back door instead of the front door, and the victim had a stick instead of a gun," observed the investigator. Six years ago, a victim with the same last name of Waters was shot dead in the front of the house by his step-father after a series of arguments. S The victims are not related. ment, other roads would need to be [widened]." But she also said that, ideally, residential growth need not dump a lot of traffic onto the interstate because commercial and industrial growth would theoretically create jobs in Baker Count) and residents would not have to travel to Jack- sonville for work. Mr. Yarborough said, "To grow properly, it must be planned growth." He encouraged commis- sioners to work with developers and other government officials to plan for the "restaurants we want, theaters, industry and jobs." Part of the process in obtaining a variance which is an agreement between the county and DOT is planning where new roads would be needed and which existing ones would require widening. "You can say, 'A road will be going through here, so you can't build a hotel there,'" Ms. Gabbe said. Such planning can save money because buying developed land for road expansion is prohibi- tively expensive. She said plans can be codified in the county's Comprehensive Plan and a "vision" plan that looks ahead 10 or 20 %ears. Commission Chairman Alex Robinson acknowledged the role a variance could play in growth, but cautioned about the potential costs to the county, saying, "We need a plan in place to involve develop- ers." He and others referred to the foresight of St. Johns County, which anticipated growth and now has a sizable war chest to meet the demands of growth. "St. Johns County had the vision to know the things that %were going to happen," Mr. Robinson said. "We know the things that are going to happen." Commissioner Fred Raulerson School bus crossing fear nixes subdivision off 121 BY MICHAEL RINKER Press Stff Baker County Commissioners put the brakes on a development planned just north of Macclenny because of safety concerns over chil- dren waiting for school buses on SR 121, where the speed limit is 60 miles per hour. The board voted 3-2 Tuesday night to deny a site plan for Creekside Oaks, a 71-unit subdivision located on the west side of SR 121 about half a mile north of CR 23B. Developers must try to find a solution to the school bus problem before the commission will reconsider the site plan. Creekside representatives and county planning and zoning director Cathy Rhoden emphasized that the school board had approved the situ- ation. She said the school district's policy is not to take school buses into private gated communities, In addition, Creekside Oaks has only one entry/exit, which comes out on SR 121, and there is no room for buses to turn around near the entrance. The problem is the development owns just the 60-foot-wide entrance road, while private owners have the property on either side. In lieu of a pull-off at the entrance, school officials settled for a sign with flashing lights telling motorists there is a school bus stop ahead. Commissioner Mark Hartley, a teacher, was incredulous over the sit- uation and Commissioner Julie Combs said, "I am not going to be to blame for a child getting run over on 121, especially after what just happened in Lake Butler." Based on the school district's multiplier of 1.43 children per home, Creekside could have about 101. Creekside had all necessary permits except the Florida Department of Transportation, which was expected to be granted soon, and had the approval of not only the school board but the county's Development Review Committee (DRC). Representatives of the development said they'd explored every option and wondered if the commissioners had any suggestions. Commission chairman Alex Robinson, who voted to approve the site plan, said, "The board is unsatisfied with the decisions the DRC made... go back to the DRC, invite the school board, go back to the drawing board." Gordon Crews also voted in favor of approval, while Fred Raulerson joined Mr. Hartley and Ms. Combs against it. asked whether the county would need a "specialty person" to over- see the variance process, perhaps in response to a consultant who pitched his firm's services to the commission several weeks ago. Ms. Gabbe said it's not a requirement,_anod told commission- ers (he DOT staff would make a presentation to the board, including just what the state is looking for. Mr. Robinson suggested a work- shop be scheduled for sometime in the next few weeks so DOT can make the presentation. Acting county manager Ann Yarborough, who is married to the aforementioned Mike Yarborough, will coordinate with Ms. Gabbe to set a date. : . By KELLEY LANNIGAN Press Staff Tall grass, wet with morning dew, and rows of green corn plants are what Arnold Johns remembers about going out to the fields with his father to check raccoon traps. "Daddy would ride me on his back through the corn and as we'd get near one of the traps, he'd turn " his head toward me and say "We got 'em, son, we got 'em!" , moved to the prope WWII. Prior to thai th is now gone. For a attached as one dwell i The house is bigger ilies have used it since Mr. Johns'great-great- r i great-grandfather, Riley Johns, first acquired the family property out in the Taylor area in 1855 from the federal government. "I've seen the original deed of ownership," said Mr. Johns. "Franklin Pierce was the president of the I United States at that time ''"-, and his signature is on it." - The property was, pass- .* ., ed down through the gener- '*"'' " nations of the family until it came to John's father, Ev- erette Johns Sr. Arnold Johns was 9 years old when he last lived in the house. In 1960 the property was sold to the late Ed Yarbrough, a former Examining a herty cup and spatula once used by his family to Baker County sheriff, gather pine sap for turpentine, Johns visits the "shop" in the whose farm was immediate- barn built by his father. Photo by Kelley Lannigan ly south across the Little St. Marys River. "I always had the idea to buy it back someday if and most of the structi there was ever an opportunity," said Mr. Johns, owner workshop where his fi of a Jacksonville-based land surveying firm. "Then corncrib is intact. Th one day there was and I jumped on it." because his father buil He is working to renovate and improve the old The shop area still farmhouse where he lived as a child. It was built and /- rty by his older brother after e family lived in a log house -that while, the two houses were ng. r than he remembers. Many fam- e he was a child and rooms were added over the years. Mr. Johns points to an ancient cedar tree in the yard. "My nieces and I were close in age and so we played together and we used to climb all over this tree," he recalls. "Recently, when we added a new porch to the house, we modified the design so we could preserve the tree." The house still contains much of the original yellow pine hand-hewn plank floors and walls. The brick fire- place is still intact and func- tioning. Mr. Johns looks for- ward to using it in the winter months when the house is finally habitable. "I remember my sisters telling stories about my dad building the chimney out of mud and moss before he was able to afford to buy brick," says Johns. "It would some- times catch on fire and burn up and he'd have to build another one." The barn has survived ure is still viable. It contains the either "tinkered" and the original he barn is special to Mr. Johns t it. contains some of the tools and (rage tour please) County will meet with DOT on a variance allowing more 1-10 traffic Yes, you can go meagain.. surveyor bu s o ldiho place \ /" \ THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, May 4, 2006 Page Two Praise from administrator after 3rd graders post higher in FCAT BY KELLEY LANNIGAN Press Staff The administrator in charge of accountability for the Baker Coun- ty school system heaped on the praise at the School Board meeting the evening of May 1 after local third graders posted gains in the FCAT test compared to last year.. Baker County students, in fact, now rank just above the state aver- age in reading and math skills bas- ed on this year's results. The news follows by a week the results of state writing FCATS that showed overall scoring increases in the fourth, eighth and tenth grades in Baker County. Though the district still awaits other FCAT scores for middle. and high school students (and school letter grades), Susan Voorhees this week termed the third grade results "outstanding." She is in charge of the district's accountability activities eclipsed each year by the FCAT testing mandated to measure school per- formance in basic areas. across Florida. Ms. Voorhees recounted a recent conversation with a reporter from, the Florida Times-Union in Jack- sonville, who she said inquired as to the "real secret" to higher FCAT scoring here. . "We have the brightest students and the highest quality teachers," she said she replied. Figures released by the state ear- lier this week showed math scores among third graders increasing two percentage points over last year to 75% at or above grade level. Reading skills among the same students took a greater leap, from 70-77 percent. Broken down by school, Mac- clenny Elementary jumped four points in a year to 78% at or above grade level; Westside one point to. to near-even 77%. Of 144 students at Westside who, took the FCAT, 13 failed in reading and 12 in math; at Macclenny, 13 in reading and 9 in math. Baker County third graders now lie 3 percent higher in scoring than the state average in math, 2 percent in reading. Overall, students in this district lagged behind state a\ erages in the writing portion gi\en to fourth,, eighth and tenth graders. In other business this week, the, board approved a resolution desig-. nating Ma) as Teacher Apprecia- $1462 in credit card fraud A Glen St. Mary man reported a Ms. Weddle told police she ini- case of credit card fraud that in- tially thought the checks on her volved 20 charges at area retailers Country Federal account had not totalling $1462. been sent by the printer, but re- Billy McCormick said records ported it when her account reflect- of his account at Country Federal ed a $154 check written to a K- Credit Union indicated the bogus Mart on April 19. charges were made between April *orrecion 22-27 at Citgo stations in the Mac- co 1 L .U1 clenny area, Wal-Mart and an An article in the April 27 edi- Amoco station. tion incorrectly stated that a miss- The sheriff's department ob- ing cell phone belonged to Lois trained a surveillance video from Johnston of St. George, Ga. one of the stores, and believes it. The phone reported missing may lead to a suspect. from a convenience store on April In another case, a female rela- 19 belonged to clerk Heather Har- tive .ay be responsible for steaL-- \ill, and Ms. Johnstopsis. g,l ing a, series of blank checks from in a criminal complaiAoftq~i :- p Wendy Weddl'"s Macclenni resi- and some cash from lthf store dence on Spruce Road earlier this while the clerk was occupied out- year. side. R.K. Muse Construction, Inc. CUSTOM HOMES Residential & Commercial New Construction Framing Remodeling Additions 259-2006 545-8316 cell. Keith Muse, Owner CBC#1250391: RENTALS oR, SALES Hard Water? Rusty Water? Smelly Water? Iron Filters and Conditioners Water Treatment Free Water Tests Well & Pump Supplies ABC Childcare and Learning Center, LLC 259-3455 VPK Registration Register now to enroll your 4 year old in our FREE 3 hour Pre-Kindergarten class. Call for details, limited space is available We make learning fun! tion Month. Baker County has 328 teachers currently employed in its schools. The board also approved a con- sultant contract with Chef Cyndie Story of Culination Solution Cen- ters. LLC, in Jacksonville. for the amount of $2,100 to be effective May 24-25. 2006. . She will teach a "Serve-Safe" class and administer an exam to the food service staff to comply with the Hazard Analysis Critical Con- trol Points (HACCP) food safety plan. According to Cathy Golon. food service director for the district. Safe Serve methods such as mak- ing sure food is cooked at proper temperatures to kill bacteria are already being practiced by the staff in the school district's food service facilities. The training will formal- ize the methods already in place. .Another growth-study meeting between the board and other gov- erning agencies will be held Friday, May 12, 2006 at 10:00 am. The location is Macclenny CitNy Hall at 118 East Macclenn\ Ave- nue. SIGN SHARKS Complete Electrical Sign Company Manufacturing, Repair Face Replacement & Custom Graphics Call Us For All Your Signage Needs 904-766-6222 w\vw.signsharks.com Her driver's license suspended 7 times A Glen St. Mary woman was arrested in a north Sanderson neighborhood the afternoon of April 29 and charged with driving without a license that has been suspended seven times. Sgt. Thomas Dyal said he stop- ped a pickup truck driven by Tina Homitz,. 36, just after 2:00 pm near Tony Givens Road and' CR 229 because it had an incorrect tag.... In other cases. Mark Criss, 20, of St. George, Ga, was charged with ha% ing no license and under- age possession of alcohol after he was stopped the evening of April 25. Help wanted. Hair dresser, chair rental @ Styles by Susie, 259-2707. Help wanted. Court records contractor. Nationwide compa- ny seeks experienced indepen- dent contractor to collect pub- lic records information at the court. Must have knowledge of civil, judgments & tax liens. Lap top required, pay based on production. Fax resume to 1- 866-293-7705 attn: Kristie. Vehicles. 1997 Pontiac Gran Prix, 138K, cruise, tilt, a/c. $2700 OBO. 912-843-8198 or 904-891-4736. Wanted. Roommate. References a must. 912-843- 2162. For sale. 12 ft. Jon boat with trailer, 6 HP, $900. 904-591- 5300 or 259-5573. Deputy John Hardin said he pulled over the 1992 Chevrolet on South 6th in Macclenny for having a defective tail light. Mr. Criss admitted he didn't have a valid license and the office found five cans of beer in a rear seat. Brian Spring, 19, of Macclenny was charged with speeding and reckless driving through a residential neighborhood on North Boulevard the afternoon of April 30. Sgt. Dyal said he chased Mr. Spring from near his residence in the Deerwood Circle neighbor- hood to the east, and clocked his Nissan pickup at 60 in a 20 mph zone. The officer was responding to complaints on speeding in the neighborhood. 3rd Annual Baker County RIDE WITH Benefit Ride | May 6,2006 75 Mile Ride Police escort passing the fire stations of Baker County and through the Osceola National Forest $25 per bike ** $15 for extra rider Meal and T-Shirt Included Registration from 8-10:00 am 'at Celebration Park in Glen St. Mary County Road 125 and RR Tracks Kick Stands up at 10:00 am Pre-register at Hawg Riders, 8161 Hwy. 90 W. of Glen St. Mary. Ride will finish at Celebration Park. Come join us for a great ride with good food and music and the Bike Rodeo. Because of the Custome~r, We Exist'! IA-F FE- .. L. I -r FEEEst. 1980'17V 43 46 48 ipply for select iiiwdel rievis rr.airirdmay apply for a second DVI *ti ni'- I 1I S \ .1 '11 s S t ..~~*i.*i iiRr~esr li vd 30 i iI ahle ill the eomiicinnral United Stat, i~itir ..I i...i.i', b , Xisonr.Al p. -1 1- 11 1 I. .. runirr 1 i r. I rl. i ;. I. 1..~ r. I ll ..'r r 0h.f It ., l I -- j.ir r ,,i. I. t 11p ~ i I. ,. t tr -dsem I e 1% -11''IS ,INis kprirriiiir cutd ititother sri c hif ire THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday May 4, 2006 Page Three THE BAKER ( _f JAMES C.MCGAULEY Publisher/Editor NEWS/SPORTS Michael Rinker NEWS/FEATURES Kelley Lannigan COMMENT Cheryl R. Pingel P ADVERTISING/GRAPHICS 1 Jessica Prevatt & Laura Briner FEATURES/COMMENT Robert Gerard BUSINESS MANAGER Karin Thomas CLASSIFIEDS Barbara Blackshear Z'OU NTY PRESS This newspaper ,g Y is printed on USPS 040-280 rwl y recycled paper., USPS 040-280 .f, mb" r Post Office Box 598 *F 104 South 5" St. Macclenny, FL 32063 (904) 259-2400 The Baker County Press is publisne each rnTursaay by Baker County Press. Inc Periodicals postage paid under permit issued April 12, 1929 at te post office in Macclenny. 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The newspaper reserves the right to reject any material which in the. newspaper's judgement does not meet standards of publication. Social Notice Deadlines Birth announcements, wedding notices and social events must be submitted with- in four weeks of the event. It is your responsibility to ensure photographers, etc. are aware of this policy. Contact Us- Phone 904/259-2400 Fax 904/259-6502 Email bcpress@nefcom.net Mall PO Box 598 104 South 5th St Macclenny, FL 32063 www.bakercountypress.com Fears we'll lose -uniqueness SCopyrighted Material NI SVSyndicatied CConte nt Je Available from Commercial News Providers" &/ Dear Editor: . The hot topic in national hews is the millions of immigrants flooding across the US border. These people come to America because they want a better life for themselves and their families. By being allowed in this country in such great numbers, they have cre- ated a burden on schools and com- munity and state services. They have forever changed the landscape and way of life of entire communities. A handful of busi- ness interests have amassed for- tunes by encouraging this immi- gration into our country. Cheap la- bor means higher profits. We have a similar controversy and crisis brewing in Baker Coun- ty. On one side, you have business (developers) who support unbri- dled growth because they have all the "horse sense" and know what's best for the community (and their wallets). On the other side, you have the traditionalists like myself who un- derstands that the community will grow, but prefer (and will vote for), slow, methodical, well-planned growth. Let's compare and contrast both sides. If the developers have their way and if the folks of this community don't speak up now, we will forev- er lose the uniqueness that makes this such a desirable place to live. The immigration from the city to the country will make us just an extension of Jacksonville. High- ways 121, 228 and US 90 will re- semble Blanding Blvd. and Cassat Ave., and you'll have difficulty de- termining where one subdivision ends and the other bgins. The developers and business in- terests will forever change what is a novelty to them and a way of life for us. The question for local develop- ers, business interests and politi- cians is this: 20 years from now, will you look at your county and say with pride that you helped cre- ate this? Or will you ask God for for- giveness for your greed and your role in destroying a once-beautiful community one that others envy. A community where people still show respect and pull over for fu- nerals, where politicians are hands-on people you can go to with problems, a community where you determine growth by the number of stop lights past and present. A community that shuts down its main drag for homecoming and Christmas pa- rades. If progress means losing all of this (and more), I'll have no part of it. !DAVID JACKSON : Macclenny Beauty of St.Marys speaks for itself THE BACK ..,.-- "This is the tree I jumped out of and broke my foot," said my friend Teresa as she walked with me along her property on the St. Marys River in the area known as the Georgia Bend. I laughed, but not too vigorous- ly. I'd fallen out of a tree as a small child only to get my foot caught between the "V" where a branch grew from the trunk. I'd suffered not only a badly twisted ankle but the .indignity of hanging upside down while I struggled to free myself as I cried out for help. Help never came and my strug- gles finally loosed my imprisoned foot. I fell in a heap at the bottom of the tree, then limped all the way home, bawling my head off. . I had survived, of course, and Teresa's foot had healed. We both Disney still has the 'ma gc, even when children are older are a little more careful these days.: This was my first up-close look at the St. Marys River. Nowhere did I see the mucky, red clay I am accustomed to, or the tangled con- glomeration of undergrowth so dense that walking on the-banks is: nearly impossible. .... Experiencing this section of the river's spartan beauty is very much like reading Japanese haiku poetry: a few simple elements combine to, make a strong esthetic statement. The riverbed is shallow. Ample expanses of white sand make walk- ing and exploring a pleasure. .Water the color of strongly steeped tea slips past or pools in eddys along the bank. Sitting on the riverbank is nearly a spiritual experience. The Zen-like quiet wraps around a person like a comfortable, old blanket. Living in the city, my days and nights are punctuated with the honk of horns, roar of engines, screech of brakes, blast of train whistles and the shriek of fire and EMS sirens. I hear people laughing and shouting. Sometimes cursing. All my life, people have told me I will get used to it, but I never have. Sitting by the river, I basked in the near total silence. No one chat- tering aimlessly on their cell phone. No rap music blaring from car stereos. No fussy kids in the store check-out line with their par- ents threatening them to be quiet or else. I could actually hear the faint %whisk of air through feathers as birds I have never before seen flit- ted along the limbs of dried drift- wood anchored in the sand. I thought of the words of MaryAnne Dashwood in the movie version of Sense and Sensibility as she stood in the spring rain on a high bluff looking out over a vast expanse of ocean. "Is there any felicity in the world superior to this?" she cried. At that moment, on the river- bank, I shared the same sentiments. My friend set me straight. "It's certainly wonderful right now," she said. "But just wait until the yellow .flies come out and start biting the snot out of you. It's awful." That momentarily burst my bub- ble, but only slightly. Teresa wouldn't trade her small piece of paradise for anything, yellow flies and all. Even in paradise, there's always one snake in the garden. You can't have the good without the bad, I guess. And the flies don't last for- ever, thank goodness. The beauty of the river speaks for itself. You just have to take the time to listen. on balances greater than MERCANTILE BANK W takfeyourbankingpersonaly. 1-800-238-8681 www.bankmercantile.com *Annuaf Percentage Yield (APY) accurate as of date of publication. Rates subject to change after account opening. Minimum balance of $9999.01 and above required to earn 3.00% 0AP Balances of S0.00-S9999.00 earri .90%A Offer good only for new accouiri. opened with funds nor previously on de..oswit with Mercantile Bank. Minimum opening deposit of S 100.00 required. Fees may reduce earnings. Member FDIC. My family and I went to Disney World this week- end. It's been some years since we went to what my son Dylan calls, "the happiest place in the world," and I was interested in seeing what changes the Great Guru of Theme parks had made. Unlike when my children were small, this time we went for a reason. My wife is Baker High junibr class' "sorisdr'arid 'ieVxYyear will be running Grad Nite, that Disney extravaganza for high school seniors around the South. M Y S Disney, getting competition from its not-so-friendly neighbor : Universal Studios, tries to .lure schools to Grad Nite by offering a *": . free preview for the junior class sponsor and president. Since Kelley is the sponsor and Dylan the presi- dent, we all piled into the car for a night of fun at Animal Kingdom and the Magic Kingdom night of fun. Grad Nite runs all night long. Yawn. Thousands of kids pay big bucks to go to Grad Nite and party with hot bands, listen to loud music. and ride all the rides. We would do all that, but on Disney's dime. What more can you ask? We checked in at Disney's Pop Century resort that afternoon. If you've never actually stayed on the property, it's a real trip. Disney does everything to the max. Pop Century has five areas, the '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s. Depending on where you are staying, the rooms are decorated to that time period. We were in the '50s and bobby-soxers danced in front of the hotel. It was easy to find because of the bowling pins five stories high that were the stairwells. The pool was even shaped like a bowling pin. The identifier for the '60s was a yo-yo, the '70s an 8-track, the '80s a Rubik's Cube and the '90s a cell phone. Very cool. We started off at the Animal Kingdom. I had no preconceived notion about it since I've never been. It's beautiful this time of year with flowers all a- bloom and the lush and fragrant wooded park. The centerpiece is the man made four-story Tree of Life with the shapes of animals in the bark and trunk. It's signature ride is Mt. Everest, a huge and scary rollercoaster that takes you through the land of the Yeti and the Abominable Snowman. We were only there for a little while so we didn't get to ride any- thing. I'd like to come back, though. The Magic Kingdom was decked out for Grad Nite - it's all about lights and music. Cinderella's castle, which underwent a recent facelift, constantly changes colors as the night progresses and is the spot for the headline band performances. This year, the headliner was Fall Out Boy, and the Your opinion counts... Send us a letter -and sign it II anticipation was high among my crew to see them. Disney took us on a scavenger hunt and then up to the dining area in Cinderella's castle, which you don't get to see unless you lay out big bucks for dinner. It's designed like a medieval mead hall with flags and armor. Pretty nice. Even nicer; for the kids, was, the fact that all the bands came to visit the 100 or so juniors and their sponsors. Dylan and Spencer got pic- DE OF tures with Fall Out Boy, which was a seriously big deal. When we got cut loose to tour the park and ride the rides, it was amaz- ing how similar this trip was to so many others when they were kids. The boys insisted on Space Mountain, as they had at 10 years old. They aren't real rollercoaster fans, but they love Space Mountain. Daughter Sara Beth, on the other hand, longed to ride the tea cups. She always rides them when she visits Disney World. She also was very insistent about It's a Small World. I'm not really sure why. Nobody really likes It's a Small World. In fact, it's an irritating ride because that earworm of a song will be stuck in your head the rest of the night. Disney spent millions of dollars recently renovat- ing the ride. It's a good thing it was getting seedy. The colors were fading and the paint peeling. Not any more. It is vibrant and beautiful, enough of a feast for the eyes that its worth humming the song for the next three hours. I wanted to go in the Tiki Room, not because I like it, but because it's just something that we always do. When they kids were little and we cruised the park in July, with the temperature and our patience approach- ing the boiling point, it was also a place to sit and cool down. The drawback? Another earworm. "In the Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki room, all the birds sing words and the flowers croon ...." Sorry about that. I couldn't resist. We ate a turkey leg, another Disney tradition, and watched the fabulous fireworks show, with its amaz- ing accompanying lighting effects. The rock and rap music blared, the school kids, who no longer have to dress in ties and church clothes (a drawback, I think), sang and danced and had a great time. So did I. The thing I love about Disney World, and the thing that makes it a marketing marvel, is that even though you are spending a lot of money, Disney is so thorough with everything it does, you really can't begrudge it. Besides, my kids had a great time. They enjoyed each other's company and didn't seem to mind that they were with Mom and Dad. As they say in the MasterCard commercials That's Priceless. The Waggoners Trucking-Established 1951 Now Recruiting drivers for our SE Auto Transport Division. Drivers must have a valid Class A CDL, 1 year and 100K verifiable OTR miles. Stable work history and clean MVR is a must. Great Pay, Great Benefits,.Matching 401K. Contact Susan or John at (866) 413-3074 EOE IN I ON ........,,-COMMEN]T THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, May 4, 2006 Page Four i A emiw &5KUMMI .- .I -.Copyrighted.Materi -. ".aSyndicated Content Available.from -Commercial .News F - _w .- * eQ. *00. 0.. * ~~*'~ 0 B. S.. - *0 0O * Q 0* - o 0. w Sw pecli a wGNP a r * 40~ DVI Ii WE' . w 9 de s rs" 9 4 db --0 .41po --4w-0 COUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 602 S. Sixth Street, Macclenny 259-6702 US Hwy. 90 West, Glen St. Mary 653-4401 100 S. Lima Street, Baldwin 266-1041- Up to 100% Financing Rates as low as 6.25AR Receive a FREE Folding Chair when you finance with Country Federal Credit Union MOR Survey (From page one) farm implements used by the fami- ly and in one. corner is a stack of narrow clay "herty pots" which were once used to gather sap from pine trees near the farm to make turpentine. Sugar cane syrup was once processed on the farm and Mr. Johns is building a new boiler near the site of the original one. Nearby, nestled in a small grove of crepe myrtle trees, is the pivot post. that supported the long pole used for lowering a bucket into the well. The well is now covered over with dirt. According to Arnold Johns, he was "scared to death" of the well. It was shallow compared to the deep, enclosed wells of today. "It seemed to go down forever," he says. "Although it was probably only about 15 feet deep." There were several wells on the r 'goes h property and Mr. Johns remembers that his parents put a healthy tear in the children to' keep them from, playing near the wells, since there was always a chance the unlined well shafts would cave in. "You gotyour bucket of water and got out of there," he recalls. One thing that greatly pleases the new owner is that many of the plants and trees he remembers from his childhood are still in exis- tence. Mr. Johns' father planted the two huge sycamore trees in the yard in the 1950s to provide shade for the house, as well ,as pear and pecan trees. The grape arbor has survived and the original grape vine has been pruned and is thriv- ing. A cemetery lies about 100 yards from the house. Mr. Johns says his family always referred to it as the Johns Cemetery, but he doesn't know if that is the official name. Ex-wife of boyfriend suspect, in theft of $500 in property The ex-wife of a boyfriend is through an unlocked bathroom suspected in the theft of $500 in window while Ms. Lindsey was clothing and other belongings away that day in the late morning from a shed outside a residence off and early afternoon. Clarence Dobbs Road near San- Glenda Thomas reported an derson. estimated 20 gallons of gasoline Angel Wall of Macclenny said were siphoned from the tank of her the property also included shoes Ford Explorer parked outside a and books, and some of it was residence on North Lowder in stored in plastic bags. She reported Macclenny overnight April 29. the loss on April 25. That morning she noted the Two days later, Kyra Lindsey door to her tank pipe was open and notified police that 42 Methadone the cap had been removed. There pills were taken from a cabinet in was also evidence the interior of the bathroom of her residence off the SUV had been entered, but J.C. Harvey Lane in Glen St. Mary. Ms. Thomas told police nothing It appeared someone entered appeared to be missing. Circle Fumniture You won't believe our prices... S__ or the selection!. Specializing in: Living Rooms Bedrooms Kids'Bedrooms Lodge Decor Dining Rooms Home Office 60,000 Sq. Ft. of Beautiful Furniture, Home Furnishings & Accessories 239 Jones Rd. #4, Jacksonville 904-781-1079 Family Owned & Operated Since 1984 www.circiekfurniturejax.com Mori We'd. -IThur -.Fri I ii i ni 5 )pri "un I 1 30 orr, I.' LC'C.FD TIl E nt[A ome near Taylor *. .'* near. The family also did not know the identity of many of the people buried there,. The graves used to be marked with "paling boards" or wood. pickets and crosses and that have long since decayed. Only four graves now bear markers, having been identified as Confederate sol- diers by The Daughters of The American Re% solution. One of those is Johns' ancestor, Riley Johns, who first received the property from the federal govern- ment after the end of the Civil War. Preserving the old home place is important to Arnold Johns on a personal level. It's an archive of his family's memories and experi- ences, and he is amazed at the number of folks in the community who also have a connection to the farm. Almost daily, he runs into: someone who stops him to recall a "visit -or even'that too'6k place on the farm as long as 45 years ago. "It just shows thatyou definite- ly can go home again," he says. "It took me about 50 years to get back here but I can tell you, it was well worth the %% ait." CANCER? Don't go it alone The Baker County Cancer Support Group First Tuesday of month 7:00 pm Baker County Health Department There will be a Downtown Revitalization meeting 1on Monday, May 8, 2006 at 11:00 am at City Hall. All downtown property owners are encouraged to attend. *H * Metal Roofing O Homes and Mobile Homes Factory Certified Professional Installers Many Styles and Colors to Choose From Manufacturer's Warranties up to a LIFETIME! State Certified Roofing Contractor CCC057887! Visit us on the web at: www.lifetimemetalroofing.com (904)779-5786 f(0sA 1-800-662-8897 BBB SToll Free T- **___________---- Butch's Paint & Body Shop 5573 Harley Thrift Rd. YOUR ONE STOP COLUSION CENTER ALL MAJOR & MINOR RI EPAIR B Foreign & Domestic *Foreign & Domestic * Dupont Lifetime Warranty Paint LAP' .9P DRO rnOFF ar DROP-OFF * Computer Estimating * Insurance Claim Work Computerized Color Matching Fully Insured Stop in for your free estimate 259-3785 ATTORNEY David P. 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Deputy Jeffrey Dawson said he clocked the vehicle driven east- bound on Lowder St. by James Hawkins, 24, of Macclenny about 3:00 am at 53 in a 35 mph zone and stopped him on South 6th St. A computer check revealed Mr. Hawkins was driving without a license that had been suspended two times, and Deputy Dawson during a subsequent search of the Cadillac found small amounts of marijuana, an electronic weighing scale and, in the truck, a box of. small plastic bags commonly used to package marijuana for sale. Passenger Christopher Brown, 20, of Glen St. Mary was charged with misdemeanor possession and having alcohol underage; passen- ger Adam Salts, 21, of Macclenny with having a plastic bag of mari- juana. In addition to the suspended license citation, Mr. Hawkins was charged with speeding and posses- sion of the plastic bags and the scale, which was found in the glove compartment. In another case, Michael Gregg, 35, of Jacksonville was charged with misdemeanor possession of pot late in the evening of April 25. Deputy John Hardin said he detected the smell of marijuana smoke when he went to a room at the Macclenny Econolodge about 11:00 pm. Mr. Gregg later agreed to a search and the officer found six cigarettes in.a bedside drawer. Deputy Hardin was at- the room earlier that evening to investigate a complaint against Crystal Mette, 20, of NMacclenny, who was at the motel with Mr. Gregg. Ms. Mette had a vehicle be- longing to James Lauramore and was brought. back to .ihe.,.notei 4y the officer after she returned it. * Rebuild Engines * General Maintenance * Rearend Ring & Pinion Setup Rebuild & Service General Car & Truck Repairs Transmission 959 W Macclenny Ave. Macclenny S259-205 mEREFLLS HERE Annual art exhibit opened Tuesday at Baker High... Marilyn Harrell, an art teacher at BCHS, stands with student exhibitors Jonathan Lohr and Sarah Herrington at the opening of the annu- al student art exhibit in the school's library. Ms. Harrell holds Ms. Herrington's "photographure" a graphic design book that reflects a per- sonal theme. In the background is Mr. Lohr's self-portrait inspired by the art of renowned 20th century portrait painter Chuck Close. Photo by Kelley Lannigan Attack over a parking job A fight that erupted over a parked vehicle resulted in the ar- rest of a Macclenny man early on April 30 for attacking his wife. David Broin, 41., allegedly pushed Bett. Bro n, 49. do%% n on the deck of an outside porch at their residence off Shirley Road, causing minor injuries to her arm. Ms. Brown told Deputy Mich- ael Lagle she and her husband had been drinking heavily at a party before the) returned home after midnight. The wife said she went out on the deck to avoid her husband after he complained about the way she parked their \ chicle outside. Mr. Brown w\as arrested for domestic violence battery. A 17-year-old male who be- came disruptive after returning drunk to his grandmother's resi- dence on north Lowder St. faces a similar charge. The youth cursed the 80-year- Sold.g0anddmo.ber and his 20-Ncar- old stepmother shortly after return- ing that evening. The complain- ants said he kicked and struck fur- niture at the residence, and alarm- ed neighbors called police. Juvenile authorities authorized the release of the boy early the next morning back to his grand- mother. Annette Donaldson, 44, of San- derson %tas arrested the evening of April 25 for disorderly conduct after she cursed several police offi- cers at her residence off Rush Lane. The deputies were tipped off earlier that Taveres Donaldson, who is wanted, w\as at the house. When they arrived about 6:00 pm, they were greeted \with cursing and -shouting by Ms. Donaldson, who exited a rear dobr at one point "frothing at the mouth," in the Words of Sgt. Michael Crews. At one point, the accused got close to the face' of Deputy Wayne Limbaugh and ignored several re- quests by officers and a relative ;to calm down. LOGS AND PULPWOOD 1 ACRE OR LARGER INC.u American Enterprise Bank ContactJamey Hodges for all your lending needs A: Loan Production Office S" 692 W. Maccleniny Ave. SMacclenny, Florida -- 259-6003 LEDNDER 2006 CHEVY SILVERADI INCLUDES: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, TILT, CRUISE. STK#CG207067 u I7 -CHEVROLET HIGHWAY 90 WEST, 1/2 MILE PAST 1-75 IN LAkE CITY VI( 386-752-6933 SALES HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM-9PM, SATURDAY 8:30AM-5PM. STARTING q.. .. FROM V E .R EBT DEALER RETAINS ALL REBATES AND INCENTIVES. tt DEALER RETAINS ALL REBATES AND INCENTIVES, MUST TRADE 1999 VEHICLE OR NEWER TO QUALIFY FOR THIS PRICE. UNITEDD TERM CONTRACT ON SELECT MODELS WITH APPROVED CREDIT IN UEU OF REBATES. PICTURES FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY, MAY NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL MODEL S I I' ' imwL a Sl'SSv'/laS^ F^ijil it]i NJll irIM~ I ppr W :A por- "dipp, . wlop THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, May 4, 2006 Page OBITUARIES Ms. Callender dies at age 52 Nancy Gail Callender, 52, of Mulberry, Arkansas died Saturday, April 29, 2006 in the Sparks Re- gional Medical Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas following an ex- tended illness. She was employed as a manager for Quick and Handy Food Stores in Macclenny until her retirement and was a member of New Hope Church of Macclenny.. Ms. Callender was pre-deceased by her father Vernon Tom Davis and her brother, Edward Davis. Survivors include her husband, David Callender of Mulberry; daughter Bo'nnie Blackburn (Dar- rell) of Macclenny; sons Jerry: Knight of Mulberry and Jimmy Duncan (Krystal) of Jacksonville; mother Ruby Lee Davis of Mac- clenny; sisters Judy Ann Harvey and Wanda Bryant of Sanderson,' Annette Mash of Macclenny, Tam- my Collins of St. George, Ga. and five grandchildren: Kasey, Ethan, Jenny, Jacob and Nicholas. A funeral service was conducted Wednesday, May 3 at her church with Rev. J.C. Lauramore officiat- ing. Interment was in Turner Cem- etery. Arrangements were handled by Guerry Funeral Home in Mac- clenny. Mr. Crawford dies at age 70 Vondie Ray Crawford, 70, of Glen St. Mary died on April 23, 2006. He was born in Jacksonville on June 11, 1935 to the late Don- ald and Bessie Johns Crawford and lived in Baker County most of his life. Mr. Crawford enjoyed fishing and making homemade sausage. He \\as pre-deceased by daughter Connie Crawford. He is survived by'children Ronald Crawford of Callahan, Mary Crawford of Vero Beach and Deborah Smith of Glen St. Mary; brothers Gene (Louanne) of Jack- sonville and Ricky of Orlando; sis- ter Cathy Crawford of Orlando;' ten grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 5 at 11:00 am at Canaday Cemetery in St. George, Ga. Arrangements by Ferreira Funeral Services of Macclenny. Needing Christian Musicians Looking for dedicated keyboard players 591-4241 Graveside rites for Ms. Raybu Cawana Lee Rayburn, 36 Maxville, Fla. died Sunday, A 30, 2006. She was a native of Ashev N.C. and resided in Maccle before moving to Maxville years ago. She was a homema and was preceded iii death by sister Pansy Dean. Ms. Rayburn is survived husband Thomas L. Rayburn S Maxville; sons Nathan Bar Dillion Rayburn and Cc Rayburn, all of Maxville; mo Rose (John) Monte of Mon Ga.; sisters Mar) Noles and Ro Mann of Jacksonville, Sha Canady of Baxter, Sherry Fitc of Moniac and Shanna Wood of Macclenny; brother Jerry Ba of Asheville. '' '' er A gra\ side funeral service be held at noon of Friday. Ma at North Prong Cemetery in Ba County with Rev. Nlicky Mix pastor of the Baldwin Church God, officiating. Visitation will from 5:00-8:00 pm on Thursd May 4 at Guerr\ Funeral Ho Macclenn\. Six Ms. Schlarbaum memorial later Orpha Jean McGlothlin Schlar- baum, 55, died April 28, 2006 in S Jacksonville. She was born in Roanoake, WV in 1949 and was pre-deceased by parents, Ralph and Louise Mc- Gothlin and brother Kenny Mc- Glothlin. n Survivors include children Jes- sie and Emery Schlarbaum of Jack- 5, of sonville; George Schlarbaum (Ap- Lpril ril) and Ty Schlarbaum of Mac- clenny; sisters Phylis Cline (Cam) lille, of Virginia, Lani Lynch (Chuck) of nny Maryland: brothers Louis Mc- five Glothlin (Beoty) of Maxville, Dav- aker id McGlothlin (Sue) of Maxville, her Herman McGlothlin (Levita) and Nelson McGlothlin (Brenda). of by Tenn., John McGothlin of Jack- r. of sonville and five grandchildren: nks, Katlynn, Alexus. Dylan. Christo- ody pher and Jordan Schlarbaum. other A memorial service will be held iac. at a later date. obin ron chie ruff inks will vy 5 akqr :on, hof I be, day. me, St. Peters Anglican Fellowship Minnesota Ave. Macclenny, Fla. 259-6256 Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Service 10:00 am -- - First Baptist Church of Sanderson CPl 229 5.. Sanderson FL Sunday School Sun. Morning Worship Sun. Evening Worship Wed. Eve. Bible Study 10 am 11 am 6 pm 7 pm Pastor Bob Christmas SFirst United Methodist Church 93 5. 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 Open Hearts. Open Minds, Open doors. K. John L. Hay, Jr., Pastor . FAITH BIBLES CHURCH New Hope for the Com munit', Five Churches Road Hwy. 127 Sandersun, FL Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11-00 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Every 4' Sunday Night Senice 7:00 p.mn. i /-dell I : W'iliams -Pastor PRESS CLASSIFIED $4.50 for 15 words DINKINS NEVW CONGREGATIONAL !-ETHODIST CHCfH CR 127 N. of Sanderson Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Moming Service 11:00 am Sunday Night Service 6:00 pm Wed. Night Service 7:30 pm Where Everyone Is Somebody and Jesus is the Leader EVERYONE VELCOAiE Pastor Rev. Ernie Terrell MACCLENNY CHURCH OF CHRIST 5r3 S. 5th St. 259-6059 SunIday Bible Stud\ 9:-5 an Fellowship 10 30 iam 11.-01. am \'orsliip Ser. iceeS 11 1"".1 [m1 \\ed Bible Sud\ Sa inister -" SaS i F. Kitchiiin In loving memory of Lettie V. Sweat 1897-1994 Happy Birthday. Mama! Our heart still ache in sadness and secret tear still flo\\. What it meant to lose you no one will ever know. .We love and miss you SYour children BeiiN Jean. JRnetie. Elois, Elic an grandchildrpr GlenS t.Mr Patr omyAdro Phne 90-5921 ~Fiih St. 2790-931 ~~ Pa iror: I i'lI Tl NlnF ',~I'R L NC I tc I-)Pa lId Sunda Sh~l J~ll dil u-'ii ~~iBibli*Stvd4 i:011 pm ~ 5nd~Niinig~~iVhr li:h m 'hursiWa 'iivth 7:0i0ipm SSunday Evening Wu rship b:01.1pPil rS,4Lrn Church aritb a G~rowing I ision of Exrcellence- spimil l3.-i, riv. hi rvli i-.'r Ye 10~t) 4. n, d i. J 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 / Come and magnify the Lord and worship with us Glen Friendship Tabernacde Clinton Ave. Glen St. Mary WJXR Radio Service Sunday 8:30 am Morning Worship Service 10:30 am Children's Church 11:30 am Evangelistic 6:00 pm Bible Study (Wed.) 7:30 pm Rev Albert Starling Home: 259-3982 Church: 259-6521 Exceptional Praise & Worship, ,, Come be a Warm, Friendly Folks pat.of what God A Sunday School Your Children will love! is doing! Sundays @ 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. / Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. , 23.A 0I Lauramore Hd &. Fairground; FiRd 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 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 First Baptist Church A GLEN ST. MARY, FLORIDA <6 Sunday School 9:45 AM Sunday Morning Worship 11 AM Sunday Evening Worship 6 PM H| A B^ Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 PM "A Beacon to Baker County" 259-6977 Perry Hays. Associate Pastor mb Michael D. Schatz, Associate Pastor U Vineyard of Love Ministry Ladies Ministry (Women with Purpose) will have a one night service with Located at the corner of US 90 and Lulu Rd. in Olustee .. ___259-5567. . Davi CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP TEMPLE ior Pastor Independent Pentecostal Chubrch . id Thomas Tim 1 ".-.. Seventh St. & Ohio Ave., Macclenny 259. Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am, Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Night Service 7:00 pm Radio WJXR 92.1 Sunday 9:15 am Youth Programs ., Sunday School .10:00 am Common Ground'- Sunday 11:00 am Common Ground Wed. (Teens) 7:00 pm God Kids Sunday 11:00 am God Kids Wednesday 7:00 pm Youtb P www.christia~nfelilowshiptemple.com Mt. Zion N.C. Methodist Church 121 North 259-4461 Pastor Bobby Griffin SurIndy School 10 (10 am Sunday Mornirii. Worship 11-00 am Surnda, E.'eriinin WVorsrhip 6 u0 pm Weijri,de.av Praer -ervice 7 .10 pm For i, ', ,i love. thi- world, Itat he gave hi onrily ei oneri Si ori htrt wrii:oi .,Vir tiievie ri in rhim should not periLhr, hul have everlia':tini life John 3:16 THANK You! In all of our -4 years of minisir., surely this past Sunday \\as the greatest day we have ever known! Surrounded and embraced by family and friends from across our years of evangelizing and pastoring, it \\as simply a magnificent and unforgettable event!-a milestone filled with great joy...and many bittersweet tears. W'e were honored heyoind words that l l F tso man 'ould conime to ,ish us fareweU. I want to especially thank the fine folks of Souls Harbor Church of God: The anointed excellence of your spe- cial presentations, as well as the organization and hard work that went into accommodating and serving so many guests, made us feel very, very special indeed. Over the last nine years, it has not only been our divine calling to serve you.. .it has been our great privilege. Your faithfulness and efforts are so deeply appreciated; and your kind words, thoughtful gifts, and sincere friendship will long be cherished and treasured by us. Since 1969, we have enjoyed laboring for the Lord in the fields of Florida. It has been very difficult to leave behind full-time ministry and our dear friends in Baker County and throughout the state. However, we now journey onward, knowing that the same grace and peace of God that brought us this far, now confirms and cov- ers this new course for our lives. And so, as we bid you a fond and grateful farewell, know that you will always be in our thoughts, our hearts, and our prayers. Always. May God bless you all. We trust that we shall see you again.... Sincerely, Pastor James & Dianna Scott we FPisior Thomas, .4575 Pastor U N AV v THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday. May 4. 2006 Page Seven Bringiging messages offaith to the city's street comers Students from United Christian Church andAcademy display hand-made sinws at the intersection of Sitih Street and U.S. 90 last Friday in downtown Macclenny. From left, Jennifer Holt, Jamie Taylor, Priscillh Rhoden. Jeren~ Beaslcv and .4mo.s Kouvaris Harvey III. "It's our way of showing support for our country through our spiritual values," .As. Rhodei said. The street corner witnessing has become a rite of spring at the school in recent years. Photo by Kelley Lannigan Driving class being offered A few spots remain open for the driver education and traffic safety, summer classes offered by the Baker County school system. The course includes testing for a learner's or operator's license and meets the requirements of drug, alcohol and traffic education for first time drivers. The class begins Monday, July 10-13 and runs from 7:30 am until 12:45 pm. The fee is $80 and is non-refundable. Pre-registration is required and is first come, first served. Parents can register students at the Baker County Vocational and Adult Edu- cation Office, 270 South Boule- vard East, Macclenny. For more information, contact Nancy Cain at 259-0403. Gospel sing Dinkins New Congregational Methodist Church in Sanderson, will host a gospel sing on May 6 at 7:30 pm Redeemed Trio will be the fea- tured performers and refreshments will be served. AL-ANON MEETINGS Every Monday at 8:00 pm at the Macclenny Church of Christ 5th St. & Minnesota. Open to all friends and family members of alcoholics. ALL FLORIDA CUSTOM AIR, NC. COMMERCIAL ** RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRuTiON ** SERVICE ICE MACHINES, COOLERS, FREEZERS 904-260-2090 OWNER, JERRY HORTON CAC 1813701 In loving memory 'of Valley J. Cason V1/31/1961 5/3/1998 The days and nights seem few since the da \e last sat Nou. \\ hoe would have kno~ n that \ou v.ould be gone, yet your presence v.ould remain so %ery near. Through memories sustained by the %er) mention of your name, %%e con-, iinu ...'-fei L),:our presence here.. Ytour reflection v.e see in LaTasha's- face, your laughter we hear in La- Kieva's voice, your eyes we see in Noah's eyes, your smile we see in Nia's smile are all constant reminders of you and make the 2922 days since you left this side seem few. Val, you are forever in our hearts. With love, YOUR FAMILY In loving memory of Tessa Lynn Godwin 2/2/1990 5/4/2003 Tessa, three years ago we thought we would never be able to I i e without seeing your smiling face or hearing your \ voice, but Nou are alwa- s \% ith us. There is not a moment of the da\ that vwe don't think of .ou. Each time we see the sun rise and set, %we remember ho,\ much you enjo ed watching both of them. The Lord has glen us the strength to live without'you. \,e know that e\ er% thing we see and enjoy\ is only temporal and you are enjoN ing the eternal. Until we are all rejoicing together again we will keep sharing the faith and hope of Jesus Christ. We love you, MOM, DAD AND FAMILY, In loving memory of Ricky Lee (Shorty) Lawrence 5/5/1962- 5/25/ 2003 Happy Birthda\! Although three years have come and gone, you are still missed and our hearts are still broken over our loss. You are sadly missed by your fam-.. ily and friends, but we all know that' you are at peace and in a better place - gone but not forgotten. Love from your family, MOTHER, SONS Scorn'TTY AND RANDALL, DAUGHTER MEAGAN, A.J. AND BROTHERS AND SISTER. I Get the better news experience with The Baker County Press * FOOTERS * FOUNDATIONS m SIDEWALKS FloRI ClNEk VICE.1A. I &My Kids ages 6-11 Choose any week from May 29 July 3 9:00 am 2:00 pm daily a week Bring your horse or use ours. Glen St. Mary, FL. 259-7752 COUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION IN BALDW\VIN ;-~ .~ Contact Sheila Gordon 653-4451 tfr all \our lending andi financial needs. 100 South Lima St., Baldwin Office 266-1041 SENIORS' MENU for the week of May 8-12 MONDAY: Country Fried Steak w/gravy, mashed'potatoes, m i\ed vegeta- bles. pineappIl tidbits, roll and milk TLiESDAY: Chicken & dumplings. pole bean.California blend. bananan v. heat bread and milk. % EDNESDAY: Smoked sausage. cab- bage, blackeyed peas, crajrnbrrT. cornbread arid milk. THURSDAY: RoaJt tutik 'grj. v. scalloped potatoes, carrots., pc-.ch-e. 'Ahite bread and milk. FRIDAY: Meatloaf, rice, peas. apple- sauce, wheat bread and milk. Flamingo GraduatesN Jenny, We are so proud of you! And by the way, Happy 25th Birthday. Love always, Jenny B. & Ryan B. / Konnie's Klear Pools 698-E W. Macclenny Avenue (next to Raynor's Pharmacy) *259-5222 Hrs: Mon-Fri 10 am 6 pm Saturday 10 am 5 pm Over 31 Years Experience in Pools Baker County School Board will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program beginning May 30, 2006 and ending July 26, 2006. Nutritionally balanced meals will be provided to all children regardless of race, color, sex, disability, age or nation- al origin during summer vacation when school meals are not available. All children 18 years old and younger are eligible.for meals at no charge and there will be no discrimination in the course ofthe real service. : Summer feeding sites are located at schools with summer school.programs. Registration by May 19, 2006, is required if not enrolled in summer school at Macclenny Elementary School, Pre-K/Kdg./6th Grade Center, or YMCA summer camp. To register contact Cathy B. Golon,,Director of Nutrition Services at (904) 259-4330. The following sites will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program: Baker County Pre-K/Kdg./6th Grade Center Macclenny Elementary School 362 South Boulevard East 1 Wildkitten Drive Macclenny, Florida 32063 Macclenny, Florida 32063 Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any USDA-related activity should write or call immediately to: USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights Room 326-W Whitten Building 14th & Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD) USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. BAKER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD 2006-2007 PRE-K PROGRAMS All children aged 4 years old, on or before September 1, 2006 will be eligible to enroll in one of three Pre-K programs in the Baker County School District. Enrollment will be limited. 2006-2007 School Year V.P.K. Voluntary Pre-K Who Qualifies: Every 4 year old Location: Baker County Pre-K/K Center Transportation: None available. Parents must provide own transportation to and from school. Hours: 3 hours per day during school hours (8:10 am 11:10 am or 12:10 pm 3:10 pm) Fee: None Meals provided: Snacks provided by stu- dents Required Documents: 4* Original Birth Certificate Current Shot Record Current Physical Record Proof Residency (must be physical address) *Social Security Card requested School Readiness Traditional Pre-K Who Qualifies: Only 4 year olds whose family size and income meet the federal guidelines Location: Baker County Pre-K/K Center Transportation: Bus transportation provided to and from school. Hours: Full school day Fee: Fee based on sliding scale determined by family size and income. Meals provided: Snack; breakfast and lunch are available through the school cafeteria for purchase (free and reduced lunch applications are also available to those who qualify). Required Documents: 5* Original Birth Certificate Current Shot Record Current Physical Record Proof Residency (must be physical address) Last 6 weeks pay stubs for all adults in the home *Social Security Card requested Summer V.RK. 2006 (May 30 July 25, 2006) Who Qualifies: Only children who will be enter- ing Kindergarten in August of 2006 & have not previously been enrolled in V.P.K. Location: Baker County Pre-K/K Center Transportation: None available. Parents must provide own transportation to and from school. Hours: 8:00 am 4:00 pm Fee: None Meals provided: Morning snack and lunch. Students will provide an afternoon snack. Required Documents: 4* Original Birth Certificate Current Shot Record Current Physical Record Proof Residency (must be physical address) *Social Security Card requested Registration: Family Service Center, May 9,10,11 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Registration will be first come, first served and only for those with required documents. Parents who do not bring all the required documentation will be turned away. Enrollment will be limited...so early efforts to register are important. For questions call: (904) 259-3014 or (904) 259-4225 IN= ---Jv ...-j 7 im- THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, May 4, 2006 Page Eight Mr. Rhoden and Ms. Fridley May 6th vows Tammy and Steve Guthrie of Maxville are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Rachel Marie Fridley to Richard Virgil Rhoden, the son of Kim and Mark Rhoden, also of Maxville. Ms. Fridley is also the daughter of the late Bruce Fridley of Jack- sonville. The wedding will take place at 4:00 pm on May 6 at the Agape Baptist Church on Old Middleburg Road in Jacksonville, followed by a reception at the Mathis House on the property of the Glen St. Mary Nursery. All friends and family are cor- dially invite to attend. Williams-White Mike Williams of Branford, Florida and Laura Williams-Taylor of Alachua, Florida, proudly an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Monica Leigh Williams to Gary Roscoe White. Monica is a graduate of Sante Fe High School and is currently em- ployed with Nationwide Insurance in Gainesville. Gary is the son of Darrell and Pam Smith of Glen St. Mary. He is a graduate of Baker County High School and is currently employed with UPS in Ocala. The wedding is planed for May 6, at the Thomas Center in Gaines- ville. Vows in June Crockett and Annette Pancoast of Jerome, Idaho are pleased to an- nounce the engagement of their daughter Paula Labron Pancoast to Mark Anthony Coverdale, son of Dann) and Carol Co\erdale of Pocatello, Idaho. The bride is a graduate of Baker County High School and is cur- rently attending, the college of Southern Idaho. She is employed at Heritage Retirement Center in Twin Falls. The groom is a graduate of Savannah High School in Ana- heim, California and is employed, at Prestige Auto Body, Inc. in Pocatello. A June 24 wedding is planned. Hannah and Shane A son arrives Shane Russell Oralls was born April 25, 2006 at St. Vincent's Med- ical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. The proud parents are Missy McCay and Shane Oralls of San- derson. Shane's big sister is Han- nah McCay and grandparents .are Chrissy Germain and Tim Jordan, also of Sanderson. Blood drive talent show A blood drive and talent show to benefit Tammy Zoller, daughter of Macclenny residents Robert and Sylvia Purdue, will take place Sat- urday, May 6, from 1:00 pm 3:00 pm at the Wal-Mart parking lot. There will be two age categories for competitors: ages 6 15 and 16 and up. Awards of $50 and $25 \ ill be given for first and second place in each category. Josie Davis and Jimmy Barton will provide karaoke entertainment throughout the da\. The Florida 'Georgia Blood Alli-_ ance will oversee assistance for blood collection from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Call Annette Barton at 259-3932 or 904-626-3173 to register. Ms. Lunn is top volunteer for local club Cheryl Lunn, first vice-presi- dent of the GFWC Woman's Club of Macclenny, has been selected District 4 Volunteer of the Year for 2006. A member since 2001, Ms. Lunn serves as District 4 photogra- pher and actively attends district, state and southern region meetings, She is very involved in the club's many programs including Hacienda Girls Ranch in Mel- bourne, Special Olympics, Canine Companions for the disabled and the Relay for Life fund-raising event for cancer awareness. She will represent the club at the Florida Federated Woman's Club convention in Orlando in May and will compete with 13 other district winners. Club is seeking beautiful gardens Do you know of an especially beautiful yard or garden that de- serves recognition (including your own)? The Garden Club of Baker County would like to recognize that garden with a special plaque for the front yard. Please submit your entries to Garden Club, 5949 Shelly Lane, Macclenny 32063, or call 259-6064. Sorry, no professionally design- ed or cared-for gardens will be considered. , Look who's // " / d nifty at 50! ~'We loreyoiti.F' y Mossmann . Inspections, LLC W 716-8769 cell 9 259-3366 Mike Ossmann, Home Inspection Specialist --' *^ Table Linens & Chair Covers SColumn Sets & Candelabras Tables & Chairs *FloralArrangements Chocolate Fountain *Much More 259-839?7 a 571-6620 , Pet Grooming Available at 1K\Baldwin Animal Clinic 295 S. Lima St., Baldwin S. .,L i , Baldwin Animal Clinic is pleased to announce our affiliation with Christa's Critter Cutin. Come by and meet Christa. Christa, a certified groomer, attended the Foster School of Grooming and has 4 years of grooming experience. She offers a full service grooming salon. Boarding will be available soon. All grooms include a health check. Is your pet stressed about grooming? Veterinarian supervised sedation available. Grooming appointments available Monday, Tuesday & Saturday. Call Baldwin Animal Clinic 0 266-2222 ^ **.iFi E'i.;i ic:'*t *; o IT-006 *im; ,)+ ^ ^ y It takes only a kiss... to be a prince! NORMANPY HOMES 7952-12 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221 904-783-4619 *- ?.'2* LI *,(. $ $ $ 5 $i ; $ $ I .$ $ Talk To Your Son! It's cool to stop at a KISS. , PARENTS, it's up to YOU to help kids make the right decisions when it comes to sexual behavior and other healthy choices. With places to go and people to see, there is PLENTY OF TIME TO WAIT! Talk to your child BEFORE he or she starts hopping around to parties and other fun places this summer! www.outspokn.com Baker / Nassau County Health Department (904) 259-3152 or (904) 321-5749 croOU with us? 0 Martin Well Drilling & Pump Service 2" Wells 838-3517 266-4956 welldriUer@bellsouth.net COUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION IN GLEN ST. iA\LNR\ US Hwy. 90 West, . Glen St. Mary Office 653-4401 Attack youth at church ,Two juvenile age males we re arrested April 26 for-an alleged, attack on another youth 'in 'a'ep-, : ond-floor game room of the family life building at the First Baptist Church of Glen St. Mary.. ' The 12-year-bld victim and his mother told policel.one of the attackers turned .out thke lights and the other struck and kicked him. The second suspect threw a pool ball at him and it struck him in the groin. .One of the"accused is 15 an'd the other 12. The youths were there for the regular Wednesday evening activities, and the incident report did not indicate a reason for the attack. Deputy Briad Dougherty arrest: - ed the pair after questioning later.. thai evening. One of the accused lives in Macclenny, the other near the church on Taber Blvd. .The sheriff's department turned that and another case over to juve- nile authorities. .;: The' second incident occurred the next evening and involved a 15-year-old teen who struck hef mother, a 9-year-old brother and a younger sister during an alterca- for the week of May 8-12 BREAKFAST MONDAY: Bieakflsi pizza iih milk and juice. TUESDAY: Sausage biscuit with milk and juice. WEDNESDAY: Cereal and toast with milk and juice. THURSDAY: Bun, v&arm apple -lice' \wih milk. FRIDAY: Breakfast pizza, juice and milk LUNCH SMONDAY: Sp'aghei.i .meai .ji or beef nuggets, choice of t.o seasoned green beans, carrot coins & dressing, and.chilled fruit choice and roll and milk .. TUESDAY: 601olden corndog or sliced iurikc) ras w rolll. choice of ro"- % hpped poia- Iccs i'gra), lossed salad w.drc.-ing and fresh frua choice and "_ch.hiilr,.ade" cookie and milk. WEDNESDAy: Roasi pork irice and g1a3y or slice of pepperoni pizza, choice of tuo: seasoned mi\ed '.egdables. tossed salad and frich fr luijuie and milk : . THLURSDAY: Mteican itacos w/dinner roll or fiish cri-p on bun, choice of two: golden corn, shredded letnuce and lomaioes and chilled fruit choice and milk But% ,sliced ham and cheese Sant ,a c 0or1 o frenchn fic, creamy sla, and chilled I'ruit choice andf milk e IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE NO.:02-2006-CA-0050 John W.Johnson, Plaintiff, . vs. The unknown heirs of Edward George Shettel, Sr. and the unknown heirs of Marvin E. Johnson, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION To: The unknown heirs of Edward George Shet- 0el, Sr. and tile unknown heirs of Marvin E. John- son YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Suit to Quiet Ti- tle has been filed on the following described property:. Lot 8, as shown on L.D. Bradley dated June 21, 1976, more particularly de- scribed as follows: A part of Govern- ment Lot 2, Section 18, Township 4 South, Range 20 East, Baker County, Florida and being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Northwest corner of said Govern- ment Lot 2, 10.0 feet, thence S 01 deg. 09'54" E, 546.0 feet to the Point of Be- ginning; thence continue S 01 deg. 09'54" E, 185.0 feet; thence S 89 deg. 19'17" W and parallel aforementioned North line, 620.74 feet; thence N 05 deg. 43'13"West 143.45 feet; thence N 89 deg. 07'26" E, 55.53 feet; thence N 02 deg. 17'15" W, 41.94 feet; thence N 89 deg.. 19'17" E and parallel to afore- mentioned North line, 577.44 feet to the Point of Beginning. You are required to serve a copy of written de- fenses, if any, to the action on the Petitioner's at- torney, whose name and address is Hugh D. Fish, Jr., at P.O. Box 531, Macclenny, Florida 32063, on or before May 26, 2006, and file the original with the Clerk of Court, either before service on the petitioner's attorney or immedi- ately thereafter; otherwise a Summary Final Judgment will be entered for the relief demand- ed in the petition. Witness my hand and Seal of this court on this 25th day of April, 2006. Thomas "Al" Fraser Clerk of Circuit Court By: Jamie Crews Deputy Clerk Hugh D. Fish Florida Bar No.:0242861 P.O. Box 531 Macclenny, FL 32063 Telephone: (904) 259-6606/6607 4/27-5/18 tion at their residence off Richard Farmer Road. The 33-year-old mother said the accused became violent when she 'broke up a fight between her and :the brother. At one point, the teen threw a bottle at her and it missed,- striking the 14-year-old sister. The girl, along with the two suspects in the church attack, is, charged with battery. In another case of domestic bat- tery, 18-year-old Amanda-McCune is charged with attacking boy- friend Arlly Millhorn, 22, at her residence off Arnold Miller Road near Sanderson. Mr. Millhorn, of St. George, Ga., said he returned to the resi- detnce, about 6:00 am on April 30 to find Ms. McCune in a compro- Tmising position with a male he described as his best friend. Deputy Curtis Ruise said he observed lacerations about the boyfriend's face, neck and mouth. Mr. Millhorn said they were in- flicted by Ms McCune during a subsequent argument about her be- havior. The girlfriend told police she struck Mr. Millhorn in self-defense sand because he i\ as preventing her from leaving the residence. The couple's four-month-old NOTICE OF AGENCY ACTION TAKEN BY THE ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS GIVEN that ine following permit was issued on Marcn 31. 2006. Name and address ol applicant: JAMES YARBOROUGH, P.O. BOX 775, MACCLENNY, FL.32063. Permit#: 40.003-100381-1 Proteci Name Creekside Townnomes The project is located in Baker County in Section 32. Township 2 Souih, Range 22 East ana in Section 5, Township 3 Southn Range 22 East City oi Macclenny. Baker County The per- m. auinorizes CONSTRUCTION OF A SUR- FACE WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH. STORMWATER TREATMENT BY WET DETEN TION FOR CREEKSIDE TOWNHOMES A 8.06 ACRE PROJECT TO BE CONSTRUCTED AS , PER PLANS RECEIVED BY THE DISTRICT ON MARCH 22. 2006 Tne recei.'ing water r.-dy i5 Turkey Creek. , The hile(s) conianing Ine application for the above lisler permit is available for inspection Monday through Friday except for legal holidays,. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the St. Johns R..er ,'aier ' Managerrment District (District) HeadQuarlers 14049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32178.1429 A , person whose substantial interests are affected by the District permitting decision may petition for an administrative hearing in accordance with sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, or may choose to pursue mediation as an alter- native remedy under section 120.573, Florida Statutes, before the deadline for filing a petition. Choosing mediation will nol adversely affect the righi to a hearing It mediaiorn does not result in a senlemern Tre procedures for pursuing media ation are set forth in section 120 573, Florida Statutes. and rules 28 .106 ll and 28.-106 401. .404 Florida dmrnisralive Code Petilions muSl comply wihn Ime requirements oi Florida Admin. isiralive coae Chapter 28-106 and be bled wilri (received byl the Distirc Clerk. located at Districi Headquarters. Hignway 100 West Paaiawa FL 3217". Petiinr, Ior adminr,,sra'.e rearing on me i above appicat,ori|lsi muil be iled wilnin rtwenry one 121) aays of publication of this notice or witnin twenly-six (26) days ol ire DisIrici de- posling nolce of nhis inleni in Ine mail for nose persons 10 'whom ire Disirl mails actual notice Failure to iiie a petition winrn Ir.s time periad hnall corIlnule a walker .t any rrghill suhu:n per. sons) may hae to request an admnistriaiwe da- lermination (hearing) under seclions 120 569 and 120 57. FS'. concerning Ire subject permnl Petirions trial are not ilea in a:acorance wir, mhe above provisions are subject to dismissal. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the lilng of a peltion means that the District's final action may be different from the position taken by it in Iri? r, nl,,:e of intent. Persons whose sub- staial ,rinierest will be affected by any such fi- nal decision of the District on the applicant have the right to petition to become a party to the pro- ceeding, in accordance with the requirements set forth above. 5/4' Registration of Fictitious Names We, the undersigned, being duly sworn, do hereby declare under oath that the names of all persons interested in the business or profession carried on under the name of LOUISE'S COUN- TRY KITCHEN, 1691 S. 6T ST., MACCLENNY, FL. 32063, and the extent of the interest of each is as follows: NAME EXTENT OF INTEREST Jimmy Lightsey 50% Louise Lightsey 50% Jimmy E. Lightsey Signature Louise Lightsey Signature STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF BAKER Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of April, 2006. Al Fraser Clerk of Court Baker County, Florida By Bonnie M. Palleshi As Deputy Clerk 5/4p Macclenny Amoco" m A A A$.9 CIGARETTES ** BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ** Marlboro Blend 27 Marlboro Milds Marlboro Menthol Light MarlboroMenthol Marlboro Menthol Light 100s Marlboro Menthol 72 Camel Lights' Camel Full Flavor Camel 99 Camel Turkish At the corner of US 90 & SRI 21 Sunday 7 am 9 pm Mon.-Sat. 6 am 10 pm son was there at the time. A criminal complaint for do- mestic violence was filed April 26 alleging William Finley, 20, of Jack- sonville attacked Cynthia Powell, 43, during an argument at a resi- dence off Clifford Dugger Road. Ms. Powell, of Glen St. Mary, said she was pushed to the ground , and kicked. She told police Mr. Finley is her boyfriend's son. GED photos are available The 2005-2006 GED graduation ceremony was held April 7, 2006 at the Baker County Middle School Auditorium. Individual graduate photographs,, courtesy of NEF- COM, are now available and may be picked up at the Baker County Vocational and Adult Education Office, 270 South Boulevard East, Macclenny. Graduates should pick up their pictures in person. Office hours are from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Office hours from May 21 July 20 will be 7:00 am until 5.00 pm Monday through Thursda. IN THE CIRCUIT COi.RT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY FLORIDA. CASE NO :02.05.CA-0067 Iona Fish, Plaintiff, vs. Richard Clyde Dobbs, Jr. individually and Tammy A. Dobbs, individually, and Ford Motor Credit Company, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order of Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in ihe above caploned acon, I Wil sel the properly siluase r, Baker Counly Filrida. de- scribed as follows- A parcel of land lying, being and situ-. ate in Sections 32 and 33. Township 1 South, Range 21 East. Baker County.' Florida, more particularly described as follows: Commence at the East 1.4 corner of said Section 32 and run S 11 deg. 43'18" E, along the East line of said Section 32, a distance of 772.12 feet to a 1/2 Inch Iron pipe set at the intersection with the centerline of Daugherty Branch and to the Point of Beginning of the hereinafter de- scribed parcel of land: Thence run S 43 deg. 09'26" W a distance of 78.57 feet to the Easterly right of way line of County Road Number S-125, thence I run S 46 deg. 44'09":E,. along said Easterly right of way line of County Road Number S-125, a distance of 249.18 feet to the Point of Curvature of a curve to the right; thence run Southeasterly, continuing along said Easterly right of way line of County - Road S-125, along the arc of a curve concave Southwesterly and having a radius of 5779.578 feet, through a central angle of 01 deg. 49'49" an arc distance of 184.63 feet, said arc being subtended by a chord having a bear- ing of S 45 deg. 49'14" E and a dis- tance of 184.62 feet; thence run N 88 deg. 37'37" E, parallel with the South line of.the Northwest 1/4 of SW 1/4 of said Section 33, a distance of 200.00 Feet; thence run N 08 deg. 25'37" W, a distance of 372.51 feet to a 1/2 inch iron pipe set in said centerline of Daugherty Branch, thence run Wester- ly, along said centerline of Daugherty Branch, a distance of 480 feet, more or less, (witness line bearing and dis- tance Is S 87 deg. 39'58" W, 405.80 feet) to the Point of Beginning; Sub- ject to a 50 foot road easement over, across and along the South 50 feet thereof. Containing an area of 2.6 acres, more or less, when 50 foot road easement Is not Included. at public sale to the highest-& best bidder for cash, at the front door of the Baker County cour- thouse, Macclenny, Florida, at 11:00 am on the 18th day of May, 2006. Thomras "Al"' Fraser Clerk of Circuit Court By: Jamie Crews Deputy Clerk Hugh D. Fish, Jr. Florida Bar No.:0242861 P.O. Box 531 Macclenny, FL 32063 Telephone: (904) 259-6606/6607 4/27-5/4 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE NO.: 02-2006-CA-46 BAKER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Petitioner, vs. TIMOTHY MICHAEL MARTIN, JR. Respondent, COUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION. Respondent, lien holder. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: TIMOTHY MICHAEL MARTIN, JR. COUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, and UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a com- plaint to Forfeiture has been filed by the Baker County Sheriff's Office in Baker County, Florida; In Re: One 2002 GMC Truck, white in color, with'Florida Tag #A3521LH andVIN #1GTEK14V127179188 you are required to serve a copy of your an- swer or other pleading on the petitioner's attor- ney, RAY E. THOMAS, JR. OF RAY E. THOMAS, JR., P.A., at the Post Office Box 39, Bell, Florida 32619, and file the original answer or pleading In the office of the clerk of the above named Court on or before the 26th day of May, 2006. IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. WITNESS my hand and official seal, this 19th day of April, 2006. T.A. "A" FRASER CLERK OF COURT BY JAMIE CREWS AS DEPUTY CLERK 5/4-11 Press Advertising Deadline 4 pm Monday BAKER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD NUTRITION SERVICES Ice Cream Products, Bid #NUTR 27-001 Milk and Milk Products, Bid #NUTR 27-002 Groceries, Frozen Foods and Non-Food Supplies. Bid #NUTR 27-003 Sealed b'ds 1or ice cream products, milk prod- ucts and Food and Non-Food Supplies meeting- irereequre.1 specihcaion. .il bl e reE' .E Dr' the Baker County School Board at 392 Soutn Boulevard E.. Macclenny. Florida 32063. in ine ccntrirenr,:e roorn, 0I me Admnisirai,or, Buill ,ng on Wednesday, May 10, 2006. unrll scne.n uled bid opeaiung. at wicrn im an Dids will O- publicly opened .a: ai ,,d.-al, Ice Cream Products 10.00 am - Milk Products- 11:00 am Food Items and Non-Food Supplies 2:00 pm All bids must be sealed and marked with label provided by the Baker County School Board. Should you wish to mail bid prior to bid opening time, please do so to the above address, atten- :,or., Calr., B Goi..,. Dreci r of Purchasing. -ate bias will noti e opened Faxed bids will not ,e considered a legal bda Baker County School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids received. For questions concerning specific terms and conditions, or to request a bid package, contact Cathy Golon, Purchasing Department at 904- 259-4330. Bid Package Requirements 1. Total bid price. 2. Florida Statutes Section 287.133(3)(A). 3. Drug Free Workplace Agreement. 4. Signature sheet indicating that bidder has read and understands the terms and conditions of the bid. 4/27-5/4 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, May 4, 2006 Page Nine s'oooLf A. The following activities are scheduled in Baker County schools for the week of May 8- C 12. This listing may be incom- plete and subject to change without notice.. :- q -May 8: District-wide: Teacher Appreciation Week. BCHS- Senior awards assem- Sbly, 8:00 am, Aud. MES- Book fair. A .May 9: BCHS- Senior a breakfast & slideshow, 8:00 am; C Seniors pick up cap & gowns. WES-lst & 2nd grade Ronald' McDonald shows, 1:00/2:00 1 pm'. MES- Book fair. PK/K-: 2 VPK & School Readiness Fall, 3 Roundup at Family Service Center.: Ce May 10: BCHS- Baccalau- A reate, 7:30 pm. Glen Baptist.. f, MES- Book Fair Class plays. C 'VPK & School Readiness Fall ', Roundup at Family Service .. Center. i *Ma 11: BCHS- Gradua- tion practice. 9:00 am, Memori- 2 al Staduim. Senior cook-out, 3 10:45 am, Memorial Sladuim. l.9 Schodl Advisory Council Mtg.. 9..3:30 pm. MES- Book fair. A Class pla N. a: *May 12:, BCHS- GCradua- tionpractice, 10:00 am, Memo- S rial Stadium. Graduation, 8:00 pm, Memorial Stadium. $ BCMS- Field Day. KIS- Stu- 2 den/teacher talent show, 9:15- 10:45 am, Gym. WES- FCAT cookout/games for 3rd grade. , MES- Book fair -A CONSTRUCTION Fill Dirt : lay . y Septic Sand Dozer & Excavator for Cleari Digging & Grading Site Work 259-0506 or 591-551 Major credit cards accepted ci- I 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. PREVENT * Use prescribed fire. * Harvest low-vigor. stands and replant. * Plant species right for the soil and site. A message from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry, the University of Florida/IFAS, and the USDA Forest Service. ng 40 I INC# .4 : ... TV 4 ai ichor speaks on heart health Mary Baer Channel 4 co-anchor and host of the station's Heartbeat health segment, spoke to the Women s Relief Society Organization at the Macclenny Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints last Tuesday evening. Ms. Baer shared information on programs to help prevent heart -nac -and stroke. Her best advice:"Educate yourself" Photo by Kelley Lannigan THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, May 4, 2006 Page Ten Wildcats' loss to Feriandina Beach in r.gionals ends an exceptional seasonrunder BY MICHAELRINKER over Suwannee County in the dis- ter to end the inning .. Press SportsHA trict tournament; grounded to the The- Cats answered with ports shortstop who threw to second to the bottom of the fourth. Everything that fueled the force Lewis. Davis advanced to Mahlon Oglesby walk Wildcats in their run to the district third and scored on a error by the was forced out 'when championship backfired Tuesday Pirates' second baseman., Combs grounded to second. in their 9-2 quarterfinal loss to Fernandina responded in the top Combs stole second then Femandina Beach in the Class 4A of the fourth. on Wilson's double to left c regionals at the.Baker High field. After getting the first two outs, When Davis grounded t The pitchers couldn't get the pitcher Jarrell Rodgers, the win- to end the inning, the Cats key outs and the hitters failed to ning pitcher against Suwannee. not score again. pick up the clutch hits, but the surrendered two straight hits. The The Pirates turned a hi biggest problem was the team's second was a hard shot off his leg. and a Cats' throwing error defensive meltdown, which turned He then got two strikes on the run in the top of the fifth. a winnable game into a rout. next batter and threw a great-look- The Cats wasted a leado The Cats took a 1-0 lead in the ing pitch that the umpire called a in their half of the fifth and bottom of the third. ball. A couple of 'pitches later, out single by Combs in the Matt Wilson reached on an error Rogers left one up in the strike Fernandina led 4-2 into to lead off the inning, but his pinch zone and the batter drove e it over of the seventh when they runner was thrown out trying to the left field fence for a three-run steal second in what appeared to be homer. attempted hit and run, but Kelly Rogers hit the next batter and Davis whiffed on the pitch. gave up a single before coach John A couple of pitches later, how- Staples pulled him. ever, he singled to center and Matt Wilson, who shutout Santa Adam Lewis followed with a hit to Fe in the district championship. l i right. Ryan Powell, who'd driven came on to strike out the next bat- in the only run in the Cats' 1-0 win coach Staples pB five runs due primarily to the Cats' five errors, including two play s that that featured two errors each. The Cats went three up and three down in their last at bat. .They finished the season 21-10, nearly twice the 11 wins they had last year. Staples, in the first year of his second stint as head coach, was honored as. Baker County's coach of the year in a presentation on the field by high school principal David Crawford. Press Advertising Deadline 4 pm Monday a run in ed but Dustin scored enter. o short would t batter , * into a ff walk. d a one sixth. the top scored Until the Fat Lady Sings OBSERVATIONS BY BOB GERARD The Jaguars are very pleased with. their first couple of picks in the NFL draft. They wanted a big, strong, fast tight end and they got him in UCLA star Marcedes Lewis. Lewis was the Mackey Award winner for the top tight end at a major college school. The 6'6" 262 pound Bruin emerged as a top pass catcher and was a clutch receiver over the course of the season. He is a good blocker and has excellent hands and good speed for someone his size. Lewis had a 126 receptions for over 1500 yards and 21 touch- downs, which shattered the UCLA tight end record by over 40 catch- es. He was a unanimous All America and All PAC 10 selection. The Jaguars need a clutch receiver and Kyle Brady is nearing retire-, ment. .. .. r., . The second pick had another decidedly Bruin, bent. The Jaguars picked running back Maurice Drew, a quick, small back who is an excellentpunt returned. The 5'7" 209 pound runner had a punt return average of 28.7 yards and almost 1000 yards rushing. He scored 13. touchdowns and had almost,500 yards receiving. He is a good addition to the lineup and might just fill a gap as, a reserve back. He certainly should step right in as a punt returned. The Jaguars got a good third round pick in Clint Ingram, a swift linebacker from Oklahoma. The Jaguars were thrilled Ingramin was around in the third round; they' were sure he'd be picked earlier. The Jaguars think that Ingram could challenge for a starting job as a rookie. 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THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, May 4, 2006 Page Eleven The final out against Santa Fe in the district championship game sent Wildcats onto the field to celebrate. U Baker County gh School wins district baseball championship BY MICHAEL DRINKER Press-Sports - The Wildcats won the 4A-3 district baseball championship last week behind dominating pitching performances by Matt Wilson and Jarrell Rodgers, who closed out the tournament with a com- bined scoreless streak of 19 consecutive innings.- It was Baker High's first district championship since 1999, during head coach John Staples' first tour of duty with the team. After several years away, he returned this season to lead the Cats to a 2i-9 record. They won just 11 games last year. The Wildcats were scheduled to play Fernandina Beach Tuesday night in the quarterfinals of the regional tourna- ment. See the previous page for late results from the game. In the district tournament, which also was played here, the Cats challenged the old sports adage that it's hard to beat a team every time you play them in a season. After losing both games to Santa Fe High School during the regular season, the Cats beat them 5-0 in the champi- onship game Friday night. In the semifinal game, which was moved to Thursday after Wednesday was rained out, Baker defeated Suwannee County 1-0 after losing twice to the Bulldogs in the regular season. The exception to the rule, however, came in the first round when the Cats dispatched Ridgeview High School for the third time this year. Against the Raiders in the championship game, Wilson gave up just three hits in picking up his second complete- game win in the tournament. He beat Ridgeview 4-2 - Playing as the visiting team against the higher-seeded Raiders, the Cats jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first. The key hit was a two-out, two-run double by second baseman Travis Tyson. With one out, the Wildcats loaded the bases when Wil- son, Kelly Davis and Adam Lewis all reached. Ryan Pow- ell grounded out into a fielder's choice as pinch runner Ja- marr Farmer scored. A walk reloaded the bases bringing Tyson to the plate. The guy they call "Tiny" came up big with a two-bagger to left field scoring two runs, giving Wilson and the Cats some breath- ing room. In the bottom of the first, the Raiders went three up and three down as Wilson threw first-pitch strikes to each batter. He struck ,i out the last batter of the inning and the first two in the second, but after getting the next hitter 0- 2 he surrendered a single to left. Wilson retired the next eight Above, Josh Whitehead and . the baseball arrive at sec- ond base, but the throw .. . bounced into center field as Whitehead went to third. He scored on a ground out by Ryan Powell. It was the on- - ly run in the Cats' win over ... Suwannee County. t. batters before allowing a one-out single in the fifth. The only oth- er hit off him was a seventh-inning single. Meanwhile, the Cats picked up a run in the fifth when Wilson beat out a grounder in the hole at short. One out later, Lewis hit an RBI triple to left-center. About the only misstep of the game came after Powell reached first after being hit by a pitch. He took off for second while Lewis broke for home on-the throw. T1he Raiders' second baseman stepped in front of the bag, took the throw and fired the ball back to the catcher. Lewis avoided the tag but missed the plate and wasthen tagged out to end the inning. The Cats picked up their final run when Wilson walked to lead off the seventh. Davis grounded into a force out at second, then scored on a double by Lewis. "These guys deserve these accolades as much as any club I've ever had," Staples said in a written statement. "We were not very good in July, but you can bet your last dollar we can bring it now. "These kids know the legacy of how this program was in the late '90s and how they are expected to peak at play- off time. They accepted that challenge...." Although the Santa Fe game was for the championship, the semifinal game against Suwannee may have been more meaningful. The long-time rival Bulldogs were ranked tenth in the state in Class 4A. The game was as tense and well played as any you're going to see. "The kids were juiced for two days thinking about this one and I don't think anyone could have stopped them," Staples said. "The home crowd was electrifying and kept the momentum on our side all night." Rodgers, a sophomore, pitched a gem, giving up just four hits and rising to the occasion whenever the Dogs threatened. After surrendering a leadoff single in the bottom of the second, he struck out the next two batters and got the third on a grounder to second. The next inning, after a two-out, two-strike single he struck out the next batter to end the inning. Then in fourth, the Dogs got a one-out single, but Rodgers induced a 5-4-3 doubleplay. The real trouble he ran into was in the sixth when he surrendered a one-out, infield single. One out later, he is- sued a walk, but got the third out on a lazy fly ball to right. He closed out the game with a 1-2-3 ninth inning, including a pair of ground outs and a soft lin- er to short. The Cats scored the only run of the game in the second. After Lewis walked, pinch runner Josh Whitehead stole second and went to third when the throw caromed into center. He scored on Pow- ell's groundout. "Baker County folks love win- ners and I have 21 for them right now," Staples said. Left, Dastin Combs slides into third well ahead of the throw from Suwannee's centerfielder. Combs stole second, then went to third when the catcher's throw skipped into the outfield. 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Classified Advertisti The Baker County Press May 4,20O Tax tips to know before buying and selling By Jared Wilkerson curred during the sale just keeping the math Well, first things first: If you've already sold a simple, property this year and this program sounds like Now that tax season is pretty much behind That $50,000 is taxable under capital gains a good idea, forget it. Seller's must elect to us and most property owners have stopped regulations. There are several avenues that de- use the 1031 prior to the sale of the property shaking their fists in the air termine what percentage of that money will be in order to qualify. In order to do that, the sell- and debating the pros and paid toward taxes, but we'll use 15% here be- ers must choose an intermediary to handle the cons of a tax-free anarchic cause it's not that hard to get the amount paperwork and act as a liaison between the society with friends in their down to that level. Under normal circum- property owner and the IRS. Technically, the in- social circles, it seems like stances, $7,500 will go straight to the taxman. termediary will actually be the one to take pos- B *- .. as good a time as any to If your intention was to reinvest that money session of the properties being bought and discuss a way that folks into some more real property, $42,500 goes a sold and then transfer those titles to the other E i might save a little money long way toward a down payment, but the parties involved. Surprisingly, intermediaries next year in regard to real whole $50,000 goes a lot further. Setting up a are neither licensed nor state or federally regu- estate taxes. 1031 exchange will allow you to reinvest all of lated. For the most part, anyone with an es- l First of all, crow account, the proper forms, Jared wsllerson. Realtor a litt per- and a calculator can legally do it. spective: the majority of profit So, make sure this isn't your in- loss related to selling a piece of W hen you can use the termediary's first go 'round and property occurs thanks to good xnh t rA that they don't keep a packed o' Uncle Sam. It takes a bit of ood 1031 tax deferred exchange suitcase in the trunk of their car g doing and the stars and planets before you commit to one. They have to align just right, but it is 1. The property must be intended for invest- usually charge somewhere possible to pay as much as around $500 for their services 40% of the net profits from the ment purposes or business use. Personal and aren't hard to find at all. sale of real property to the IRS residences are out. No worries; a married Next, you will need to select in the form of capital gains tax- uple already gets three potential replacement prop- es. Best case scenario, sellers couple already gets a $500,000 exemption erties within 45 days of closing I will still have to pay at least on capital gains in their homestead. on the relinquished property. If EV 15% of their profits. 2. The value of the replacement property (or you. don't actually end up buying Like anything else that seems one of these potentials, there's unfair in the way of government properties, if more than one) cannot ex- no penalty, it's just the, rules the imposed laws, someone has ceed 200% of the value of the relinquished IRS has to know that you intend created a loophole to avoid pay- property to buy something. A replacement ing these gains taxes as well. property. must actually be purchased with- I'm referring to an instrument 3. Buying a property that costs less than the in 180 days to still get the ex- known as a 1031 tax deferred relinquished property is allowed, but will re- emptionnon a delayed exchange. exchange. One thing to watch out for regard- If you've never heard of this suit in a surplus of funds. This surplus is ing this 180 days rule is April before, don't worry; lots of peo- called a "boot" and is taxable. 15th. If tax time hits before the ple get that quizzical tilted-head 4. must be considered "like- properties both close, and the look when their agents ask if 4. Property types must be considered like- 1031 applicant has not filed for they've considered a 1031 for kind" in relation to one another, i.e., du- an income tax extension, it's all the sale of a propertyplexes for four-plexes, investment proper over. The capital gains taxes will 1031s aren't really all that have to be paid. difficult to sort out. There's a ties for business properties, etc. Not every property will qualify book at the public library that's as a replacement. The con- 346 pages that claims to be a densed rules for establishing beginner's guide. the profit. If you're into real estate investing for suitability are: j If you're not up for that kind of light reading, the long run, then you're probably not going to 1. The property must be intended for invest- I'll lay out the simple version here. Before I do, try to keep this money for personal purposes ment purposes or business use. Personal resi- it's important to note that the name of the in- anyway. So, let it ride. dences are out. No worries; a married couple strument is tax deferred, not tax exempt. The That way, the next property you purchase will already gets a $500,000 exemption on capital taxes on the sale of these properties will be be larger, meaning that it will be worth more, gains in their homestead. paid (indirectly) when the owner finally sells the meaning that it will appreciate by more money 2. The value of the replacement property (or X last property in a "string" of properties on the every year than the smaller property you'd af- properties, if more than one) cannot exceed 1031 cycle. However, no taxes will be paid for ford without the 1031. 200% of the value of the relinquished property. , the entire duration of ownership of various After about five or six cycles of doing this, 3. Buying a property that costs less than the properties so long as the money keeps rolling the difference in property values between us- relinquished property is allowed, but will result over into new properties. ing 1031s and not using them can easily reach in a surplus of funds. This surplus is called a , Here's how it works: Suppose you purchase six figures. "boot" and is taxable. . a property for $100,000. After two years of ap- Once the final property is sold and you're 4. Property types must be considered "like- preciation, the property is worth $150,000. ready to move to Bermuda, you'll have to pay kind" in relation to one another, i.e., duplexes Not bad at all. If you sell the property in the the capital gains taxes which apply to that final for four-plexes, investment properties for busi- usual manner, that would be a profit of property. The math works out so that there's a ness properties, etc. $50,000. Of course for the purposes of this il- lot more profit you get to actually walk away Now that the existence of this option is lustration, I'm neglecting not only your initial in- with in the long run. (See Page 2) vestment capital, but also any closing costs in- So what are the rules? ' Late April land sales The following land transac- tions were recorded in the Baker County courthouse April 16-30, 2006. Values are de- rived' from documentary stamps. Many descriptions are by S(ection) T(ownship') Rangee. If acreage or price are not listed, none were indi- cated in the documents. Barber, Charles Thomas to Homes By Gray Inc in Town of Macclenny Bk 36, $180,000 Cypress Pointe of Macclenny LLC to Maronda Homes Inc of Florida in Cypress Pointe Unit 1 Lots 23,24,25.49, $126,000 Wiggins, Peggy W in Whitney, Dustin in 25-2s-20e, $45,000 Hobbs, Floyd M in Baker County Florida in 4-3s-22e. $10 Baker County Florida to Hobbs. Floyd M in 4-3s-22e, $10 Barber, Joe B to Baker County Florida in 4-3s-22e, $10 Davis, Robert A to Decausemaker, Jon R in 20-1s-21e. $240,000 Bagley, Christopher E to Bagley, Calvin R in 33-ls-21, $0 Barfield. William M to Staggs, Chris in Jerry W Thomas Sub Lot 6 Bk 7, $114,000 Griffis, James Ato Rutland, Earl E, $10 Bennett, Vince A to Mccawley, Michael in Cannon Heights Phase One Lot 2. $325,900 Thacker. Carmen to Bennett, Vince A in 5-3s-21e, $200,000 Starling, Esther Clemons to Newmans, Eva Sue in 01-2s-22e, $10 Long, Kelly C to Whitehead, Paul C in River Oaks Est Lot 7, $10 Conner, Leon to 6onner, Leon in 22-3s-21e, $10 Taylor, Leo to Bailey,, Stephen M in 10-3s.21e, $48,000 Lerdo, Hans Georg to Agra, Tyane V in Old Nursery Plantation Lot 35, $10 Taylor, Leo to Libby, Richard S in 10-3s-21e, $32,000 Crews, Jeffrey Wayne to Hunt, (See Page 2) Cl) Cl) Cl) Cl) Cl) The most clas- sified ads from Baker County for Baker County. Buyers Sellers Careers Rentals FSBO Yard Sales THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, May 4, 2006 Section B Page Two April 16-30 land sales (From Page 1) James T in Town of Macclenny Lot 1 Bk 67, $86,000 Hamlin, Jack J Sr to Rockefeller, William R in Macclenny II Unit II Lot 8 Bk C, $278,000 Canaday, Ty to Griffis, Blake C in 12-2s-21e, $145,000 Sands, Cecil to Sands, Ralph in 19- 2s-22e, $10 Thompson, Victor James to Martin. Brandon L in Turkey Creek Ret Unit 3 Lot 6, $25,000. Epperson, Margaret Brimington to Yarborough, David T in Turkey Creek Ret Unit 2 Lot 15 Bk 3, $10 Jack Lee Contruction Inc to Thrift, James H Sr in Copper Creek Hills Unit 3 Lot 15, $45,000 Raulerson, T J to Bennett, Agie Jessie in 35-in-20e, $7,500 Harris, Hugh C to Gazdick, Barbara H in 9-1s-21e, $0 Harris, Hugh C to Harris, Bradley Clayton in 16-1s-2ie, $0 Miller, Shawn P to Miller, Shawn P in 7-2s-22e, $0 Iverson, Cornell B. to Iverson, Susan Bennett in 1-1s-20e, $10 Osceola Land & Timber Corp to Madison Group LLC in 17-3s-21e, $1,410.500 Baker Counts Development Commission to Jonns, Walter D in 5- 3s-22e. $125.000 Reed, James E to Smith, Ellen H in Macclenny South Lot 13 Bk 1. $140,500 Macglen Builders Inc to. Watkins, Grace M in Cooper Creek Hills Uni 2 Lot 6, $202,000 Williams, James Larue to Hickman, Adam M in Copper Creek Hills Unit 2 Lot 19, $199,900 Sirk, Robert Edward to Olsen, Barry in 25-2s-21e, $158,000 Smola,, Richard to B & R Home Builders Inc in Powells Add To Town of Macclenny Lot 3 Bk A, $44,000 Hodges, Jeanie Michele to Reed, Henry T in'Town of Macclenny Lot 3 Bk 56, $69,000 Cobb, Steven E to Taylor, James M in The Hills of Glen Tract A, $209,000 Ziegler, Lonnie D to Ziegler, Lonnie, D in 8-2s-21e,,$10:. Braritley, William David to Crews, James in 29-ls-21e, $65,000 Rewis, /Glenda Fish to Mcgowan, Douglas F in Cuyler Field Lot 16 Bk 2, $87,000 Brown, Cheryl A to Fish, Patricia L in Family Oak Est Siub Lot 5; $32,295 Harris, Earl to Harris, Steve in 13- 3s-21e Lot 6, $10 Thornton, Owen E to Williams, Kevin in 15-4s-20e, $90,000 Crews, Jeffrey Jr to Crews, Jamie D in 8-3s-22e, $0 Tuci-er. Michael D to Barfield. William M in Town of Glen St Mary Bk 65 And 68, $185,000 D'elia, Gregory J to Braddock, Roy in Copper Creek Hills Unit 2 Lot 28, $65,000 Davis, Ora lo SnooP, Karen in 29- 3s-21e, $10 Raulerson. T J to Davis, Windell R in 25-1n-20e, $22.500 Town of Glen St Mary to Knowles, Patrick K in 36-2s-21e, $10 Phaneuf, Norman to Chancey, Lottie in 17-is-21e, $29,147 White, Kenneth F to Johns, Joann in 36-2s-21e, $80,000 Williamson, Rudolph P Jr to Rock Contractors Inc in 7-3s-22e, $65,000 Chupp, Charles 0 to Crews, Richard Keith in Gadsden Heights Lot 11, $0 Crews, Richard Keith to Isaac, Matthew M in Gadsden Heights Sub Lot 11,12, $176,000 .Mercantile Bank to Sharpe, Michael in Deerfield Sub Lots 20,21 Bk 1, $52,000 Acosta, Daniel M to Acosta, Brenda in 8-la-21e. $10 Williams, Lois M to Williams, Edwin in 7-4s-20e, $10 MccormicK, Clayton A to Holbrooks, Elmer A in Macclenny Acres Lot 16, $50,000 Holbrooks, Elmer A to Mccormick, Claytpn A in Maqclenny Acres Lot 16, $185,000 Lee, Maurice to Poturich, Nicholas J in 31-2s-22e, $10 Cypress Pointe of Macclenny to Maronda Homes Inc of Florida in Cypress Pointe Lot 43,44,45,47, $126,000 Griffis, Wyman to Taylor, Johnny in 25-3s-20e, $10 Kirkland. 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Home is notlivable. 1800 master suite w/t cI closet, formal dining This service can be invaluable in create floor. $345,000 $170,000 Peaceful Setting Adorable 3/2 DW built room, great roo r |r garage w/opener & helping to determine a fair market Ortega Cutie Charming, cozy cottage in established desirable BaldwlfromI~ no in 1999. This home is so cute!! Located on concrete drivewaoLonaabveeroad in Glen just minutes from value for your property. neighborhood. Close to shopping and NAS JAX, this 2/1 concrete US 30 2.5 fencedacresatthe.endof adeadend -10. Completion date between. Mid-October to early November Call us today to schedule for your block home was partially remodeled 3 years ago. $132,000 Just Listed Lovely 4/2 cedar home w/ road, it has the ~ i l kitchen, $155,000 Call Just REDUCED!! 2004 3/2 DJilsar SF with a large liv- nearly 2000 sf. This home has every- walk- i fl Il and a Very Motivated Sellers Located right in the heart of Macclenny. FREE COMPARABLE ing room, FP w/ma3 iNljy spacious kitchen thing... spl i ol Inl1k-in closet, beautil t I lll ipte! ffroom. Three lots with small apartment. Zoned one home per lot. Great MARKET ANALYSIS w/island, breakfast rlm uter nook and craft spacious kiT ntile, jaccuzzi This won't last long. $137,500 investment opportunity!! $185,000 room. Located on over 2.5 acres. $118,000 tub, cover d Nge deck w/ Dollhouse for sale This 4/3 two story Olustee Acreage Or n0. and dry 6.5 acre parcel just Quaint Country Home Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in above ground pool, landscaped yard, 3/4 country charmer has a wrap around porch, minutes from Ocean homes or mobile homes. C in Macclenny II. This home has new wwc, vaulted ceiling in LR, stone fp, acre stocked pond, 3-car carport and ceramic tile, formal dining room, master $81,250 W, ic I.glE a : formal DR, covered front porch, workshop, carport, above ground pool end of a desadendrtoad $250,000 bedroom has balcony overlooking living Looking for a new home? We can help. We can show any 1 w/privacy fencing and wood deck. Located on 1 acre with mature Macclennyl Cutie-Adorable3/2home room. Located on 1.84 beautifully land- Realtor's listing., l l trees at the end of a dead end street. $194,500- Won't last long!! located on 1 acre. TLe has a nice escaped corner lot in private Glenwood Won't last long!! Beautiful 3/2 ho ity lot. This home fea- Great Commercial Opportunity This concrete block commercial open floor |b ms, walk-in Subdivision. $330,000 tures new vinyl si lM l ith bay window, living Disf n 7 0 property was last initore. PHASE I envi- closet in M Brch and for- PRIME LOCATION Incredible location for room.with FP, Frlrl[e B I TIM with vaulted ceiling, [ ronmental h as been fl in Sanderson just mal dining room. Sellers providing 1 year virtually any type of business. 17.60 acres inside utility and attached garage. $155,500 minutes from the nce to Ocean Pond on nearly one acre. home warranty. $182,000 with 1-10 frontage and easy interstate Model Home Very quiet and pr j /2 DW has taped and Ani Wlk e 6 4 $81,500 HIDDEN MEADOWS access. Currently being used as a nursery textured walls, lif-lG l, fireplace and over- e se E Eae Room to Roam Immaculate 3/2 D l in 1998. This home EQUESTRIAN and zone one home per acre. Owner will sized laundry. Lof ? MfeW W l's full of trees. Won't features a huge fa new carpet, large rezone to commercial use after contract is last long at $135,000 R ose[to kitchen w/ all new i & er, and new CH/A. ESTATES accepted. $2.6 m Gorgeous Cypress Home Beautiful cypress home has 3/3.5, Located on almost 8 acres and zoned for horses. $170,000 New gated community coming soon - Brick home on 5 acres Gorgeous 3/2 jacuzzi, tub, ceramic tile, office, gas fireplace, wood floors, wwc, for- What a Find! This 4/2 has over 3400 sf, new Priced to Sell Great starter home located in Maxville. 1980 SW MH Located off of Southern States Nursery brick home with over 2000 SF Recently mal dr, eat-in kitchen, 2-car garage, water softener and security sys- carpet, new wallpaper, $1500 allowance for new has 2/2, eat-in kitchen, inside utility room, fenced front yard and 2 Road in Glen St. Mary this community will outp This home features formal DR brick tem. Located on over 8 acres in Nassau County. $485,000 appliances, walk-in closets, 2 stone fireplaces, detached sheds. Located on 1.5 acres. Asking $66,000 consist of 25 five acre tracts, homes only, FP, spacious kitchen'with breakfast bar, Great Brick Starter Beautifully d rated 4/1.5 brick home has office, all pine rec room, screened porch, in- Looking for land? 7.5 acres with frontage on CR 130. This proper- paved roads and community bridle path. screened porch, 2 car garage, security ceramic tile, wwc, CH/C ito orner in the city limits with ground pool and detached garage. Located on a ty is private and peaceful. The perfect place for your new home. Zoned Select your lot now and choose between system, split floor plan. Located on 5 acres above ground pool and wl -rduced to $81,500 very private 2 acres in Macclenny. $307,500 for homes or mobile homes. $155,000 several lakefront lots or more private lots with pond and detached shed. Partially that will back up to a nature preserve, fenced. $355,000 Owner financing is available. HOMES AND LAND of North Florida, Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker - 259-7709 338-4528 cell We can show and sell all listings! * FEATURED HOMES ** A 31"I'l P.C.,[[. Coy P F I 112Y oploaTuln 11 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, May 4, 2006 Section B Page Three Discount or Full Service: Does it really matter? By Jared Wilkerson The other day I was reading an arti- cle in the paper about the advantages of using a discount broker rather than a full-service company when selling a home. As I read the article, I remem- ber thinking about how great it sound- ed and somewhere toward the end, the consumer in me must have decid- ed that if I ever needed to sell a home, a discount broker certainly sounded like the way to go. About that time, the realtor in me, who had been tapping his foot impatiently for some time, just walked right up and slapped my con- sumer-side dead in the face and reminded him that i am a realtor and, more importantly, that I work for a full- service broker. I pulled the two apart. and made them hug, and then started looking at the problem objectively. Home sellers do, in fact, have a lot of choices to go over and work out in. today's market. Once they finally get to the point where they've decided that in order to sell this place and get mov- ing, they'd better call in some big guns (A real estate agent), one of the hard- est things to figure out is which realtor to choose out of the 6,200 available in the local area. After working with sev- eral agents in many different facets of my job, I can state with the utmost of confidence that they are NOT all the same. Here's my little diatribe on con- sumers today it'll be fun: There are so many options to choose from in all aspects of con- sumerism that many people no longer recognize the difference between a commodity meaning that all things are pretty much the same and a value added product meaning that you pret- ty much get what you pay for. Since the first day that a guy set up a little stand-in the town square and started selling something, there has always been another guy who couldn't wait to figure out how to make that something a little cheaper and set up his own stand right next to the first guy. Unfortunately for the consumer, the cheaper guy usually had. to cut some pretty important corners in order to do that, and the folks who bought from him eventually ended up coming back because the thing broke. Nothing has changed. There will always be some- one out there offering something, cheaper. You can either buy the cheap one ,and -then subsequently buy it again a few times, or you can just get the quality product the first time and never have to worry about it again. The problem with why people opt for tne crheap version in the first pla'ce'is that most consumers today know the cost of everything and the value of nothing. 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This is especially true if your home is located in an area that is considered to be a hot market; On the other hand, and I invite any real- . tor who'd like to argue with . me about this to do so,, there is one number that home sellers are generally \, the most concerned with that needs to be considered here: The final sales price. I've run these numbers. My Jared Wike company has run these numbers. The discounters have run these numbers. I'm certain these numbers are correct and accurately portray the bottom dollar figures. There is a term we use in real estate called the "List-to-Sale Ratio." This number is a percentage based on what the sellers were asking for their home and what it finally sold for. The closer that number is to 100 percent, the bet- ter. Often times, when priced and mar- keted properly, a home will go above 100 percent. When comparing the average list-to- sale ratio between discounters and full-service brokers, the discounters never win. This is because of the cpr- ner cutting and several other things that I won't S,.* bother with in .this article simply because it would be i too space-consuming. SAlthough full-service brokers are not going to have the lowest commis- sion, that certainly does not mean that they do not produce the highest net for' on, Realtor their sellers.. After all, that is the chief concern of most sellers "what do we walk away with?" Part of'the problem with how the discounters fall from grace is that they advertise that they'll do the job for a flat fee. People get excited about sav- ing the money and invite the agent out Serving ALL your real estate needs! o Florida Crown Realty. WE SELL PROPERTY FAST!! LET US SELL YOURS... www.floridacrownrealty.com Jim Smith, Real Estate Broker Josie Davis, Sales Associate Mark Lancaster, Sales Associate Juanice Padgett, Sales Associate Andrew P. Smith, Sales Associate LJ 799 S. 6th St., Macclenny 259-6555 to their home to hear more. Once there, the agent explains that this flat fee covers only a scenario in which the home is sold by an agent from that company or the listing agent them- selves, which I assure you is very rare. So rare, in fact, that in the real estate biz we call selling your own listing "hav- ing a birthday," because it might hap- pen once a year. Sellers are then advised that plac- ing the home on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) will help to ensure that the home sells faster and ,for more money due to greater exposure. However, this is not free. The MLS rules state that in order to market a home on the service, a compensation must be provided to other agents who bring in buyers. That compensation is a commission just like any other com- pany would charge. The good thing about this commission is that it is only one-half of the transaction, so. it costs about half as much as a full-service listing. Of course, that half is then added to the flat fee the discounter is charging in the first place. On the aver- age house, that brings the cost up to about 1.7 percent less than dealing. with "most full service brokers to begin with. Add this cost to the cost of hav- ing the home sell for less than the full- service brokers' average based on their current list-to-sale ratios (which most of the time is a difference of about 2 4% of the total purchase price) and it has just cost the seller * more money to sell with a discount broker. It also took longer. Now, I know what a lot of you are thinking, "He's a full-service agent. Of course he's gonna say that." Well, I am a bit biased on this one. That's why I don't want anyone out there to take my word for it. So at long last, here's the tip: When it, comes time to list the home with a REALTOR, ask to see their company's list-to-sale ratio for your area. Trust me; every.real estate agent has them. If they don't have them, they're not very serious about their job. If they do have them but just say they don't, that probably means that they wish you hadn't brought it up. Either way, it's an important thing to consider when putting one of your biggest investments into someone else's hands. Now of course it's possible for a company with a bad record to do a good job with your home in particular. Just keep in mind that a company's track record is a good indicator of how they operate and will likely do in the' future. Most people aren't willing to gamble with their money on that level once they're aware of all the facts, but it's up to you. Remember that the def- inition of insanity is doing the same thing the same way and expecting to get different results...or was the defi- nition of insanity a guy who refers to his many personalities as individuals and allows them to dluke it out? I can never remember. Tire Man Needed Six months exp. required mounting and installing tires on Class A trucks. Top Pay for Experience 401k and Health Insurance Applications available at .1050 SE 6th St. (Hwy. 121) Lake Butler or call 1-800-486-7504 * Choose from over 40 floor plans 904-724-7800 * We build in Duval, Clay, St Johns, Nassau & Baker Counties -M .-' * View our floor plans at Www.sedaconstruction.com Mon-Fri 8-5 pm SEDA is one of the few builders to have a dedicated Offsite Division that specializes in building one of our plans on your lot, Our Offsite Division team will be with you through every step of the building process, from site assessment, plan selection, home orientation to final walk through. C'uiipon niusi he proseied olu SLUA agent in order to receive free items. Subject to change i without notice CGC020880 0 Nice 1 acre lot in Keaton Beach. Five minutes to Gulf of Mexico. This lot can be used for mobile homes or site built homes. Priced for quick sale $69,900. Bring the kids and their horses. 14.88 nice acres. Part hay field and part wood- ed with small creek and catfish pond. 3 BR/2 BA doublewide MH with extra hookup for a second MH and two extra wells. Convenient to Jacksonville. Located on NW 216th Street in Lawtey. Priced at $179,000.. Commercial Lot 14,000 sq. ft. 100 ft. frontage on SR 121. Located between Waffle House and Day's Inn, adjacent to 1-10. $125,000. Building Lot, conveniently located between Glen St. Mary and Macclenny. This heavily wooded lot is restricted to site built homes only. 3/4 acre + priced at $34,900. Nice 3 BR/1 BA frame home with new vinyl sny remod- eled ani cated on Tony iiaveensoama rson on 1 acre. $136500-Reduced to $125,000. 8f i2 NodrlN Macclenny 259-4828 FLORIDA LISTINGS- Sanderson 5.79 acres zoned RCMH-.5 can be subdivided into one unit per 1/2 acre with well and septic with approved plat and installation of paved road into subdivision. Owner financing with 20% down. $230,000 Murray Hill/Lakeshore Commercial building with 3004 SF that could be rented to 3 tenants., $450,000. Commercial 2 story, 3153 SF building that can accommodate 3 tenants. $350,000 . A little piece of heaven on the St. Mary's River Don't miss this opportuni. A pristine river lot with a 2/2 all Cypress home sit- ting on 2.5 acreEi'r Ii woods of the earth. Cypress siding, 3> J|iter tops. Wood burn- ing fireplace, spares to list in this ad. Home needs to be finished and buyer will pay $3000 towards finishing 2nd BR and BA. Price a bargain at $189,900. Bring on the Investors! .43 acre comer lot, zoned commercial, entry from East Blvd. and road frontage on SR 90. Pre-determined, pre-approved for a 5400 sq ft building plus 1086 sq ft for paved area. No Wetlands! Permit determination in hand for a mini-storage. Incredible investment potential in the City of Macclenny. Only $165,000. Seller will do owner financing with 20% down or bring a cash offer and we can nego- tiate. Bryceville 3 BR/2 BA, updat pool, new green owner will leave]: ~t*)fPI plan, above ground e storage shed and JCEDI $95,000 West Jacksonville 8.35 acres.with 1400 SF brick home that was not completed. Some framing and electric have been done. Septic and well on property but are not guaranteed to work. There is a pond on the property and is zoned for livestock. Has chain link fencing. Reduced! $524,900 Interlachen Lake Access .22 acre lot in Interlachen with access to beautiful Lake Grandin. Very few of these lots are left. Most have been purchased by investors. $15,000 Cozy, Comfy & Affordable Don't miss this 4/2, 2052 sq ft, DWMH on 1.18 of serene, scenic acres. This home is in immaculate condition, wwc, linoleum wood floors, huge open floor plan, living roho hen with lots of room to roam. The bI U B I I] [IPatio that looks out to a beautifully lanr "--cked pond, nice trees and even more space to grow. Only 06,900Price to sell fast and easy! This piece also has some commercial prospect to it, but you have to see it to appre- ciate. GEORGIA LISTINGS- TIN - WOWI Can't.beat this beauty Brand new home, 1400 SF, 3/2 on large city lot in St. George, G6. Just completed with new everything! Nice high vaulted . ceilings, beautiful light fixtures, brand new * stainless steel kitchen appliances,,wood cainets, inside laundry, huge open liv-" ing room with vinyl wood floors. WWC throughout, close to schools and Florida border. This home is immaculate and is priced to show once and sell! $137,400 Don't sit and think you're reading wrong...you're not...it just won't be here next week when you do call. ONLY $137,4000 - FEATURED LISTING St. Mary's River Bluff Sew inq o cu" oweit w l Gorgeous 4BR/2BA Fleetwood on 2.56 acres of beautifully landscaped prop-W & I4 erty. Large open floor plan with vaulted "'' cathedral ceilings, formal DR & LRW I te i R e C&-i-Rl( (uL plus a great room. Jacuzzi tub with separate shower in enormous master ... .... .. .L.t. bath. New privacy fencing in a home that looks & feels brand new. Just north of the FUGA line in walking distance of *** (e i ... the St. Mary's River. Don't miss all this value for only $129,900. [W wit get it d g! Watson Realty Corp. RE"ATORS* One person to guide you... an entire team behind you! I will pay you $1,000 towards your closing costs- if I can't sell your ,, home within 30 days of listing with me. Just ask to see my RE TO 30 dayififi1a. ing i .: Di..0899. Mo bie: 94.71.676 r- -.---. Ii--fd' ye -" r .- Buy now & receive free I E-wire house package I Full security with extra keypad I Six additional phone / cable outlets I Built-in over-the-range microwave I Electric fireplace w/ remote & .1 marble surround I *' Upgraded ceramic wall tile in 1 bath I Fungus resistant roof shingles I Stain-resistant carpet I Programmable thermostat .. I I Classique style interior doors I '10 Year Structural Warranty I I Valued over $9,000 ex res 65-12-06 ------ mmmm ---------- Very Clean 3BR/2BA on .77 acre. This 1995 14x66. sin- glewide mobile home has been cleaned & freshly painted. Located on a paved road and ready to move in. Nice area on Mudlake Rd. Aft1,,dable at $64,900., A Little Bit of History! This 2,445 sf house was built circa 1910 and also has a separate commercial building on the lot (right). The home may be renovated for offices, retail, restaurant or any other use allowed in a Commercial General Zone. Lot size is 99' x 215' with lots of poten- tial for two separate businesses. 99' frontage on US Hwy. 90 and 215' frontage on First Street. $495,000 I Ronald E Blake, Licensed Florida & Georgia Broker m ---, Bed, beautiful temp-pedic memory Now accepting antique furniture on foam mattress & box springs,new in consignment. Pieces have to be in Thursday. Friday & Saturday 8:00 am- plastic, with warranty, retail $950, good condition. Call Karin at South- ... Tu day. Corner of 5Sh St & No8:h 0 l must sell $379. Can deliver. 904- ern Charm 259-4140. 2/13tfc a dayorner of 5 n /,. .;;.jH ... Many new items. Gamt sale. 858-9350. 4/113-5 4p Affnrdable & dnndh t m Many new items. Gaint sale. ped, L IF 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 provided they are accom- panied by payment and instructions. They should be mailed to: Classified Ads, The Baker County Press, P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. We cannot assume responsibility for ac- curacy of ads or notices given over the telephone. 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 published, then that party assumes full pay- ment responsibility. The Baker County Press reserves the right to refuse advertising or any other mate- rial which in the opinion of the pub- lisher does not meet standards of publication. - Maytag Atlantis washer & dryer, oversize capacity, heavy duty, $300 pair. 904-422-3093. 4/27-5/4p - - ..- -- . King. pillowtop, new with warranty, $259, can deliver. 904-391-0015. 4/13-5/4p Selling dirt & slag. Truck for hire. 622-7489 or 259-7452.4/20-5/llp Luxury queen pillowtop, in plastic,. must sell, $199. 904-398-5200. 4/13-5/4p Mahogany secretary, beautiful piece. excellent condition. Southern Charm 259-4140. 12/9tfc Good used appliances, 90 day mon- ey back guarantee. 266-4717. 2/9-5/4p Butterfly dining table with 6 .chairs, very ornate, fluted legs, rare; half round foyer console. All pieces are mahogany wood. Southern Charm. 259-4140. 2/3tfc Solid wood cherry sleigh bed with mattress& boxsprings, retail $950, sacrifice for $395, can deliver. 904- 858-9350. 4/13-5/4p Antique breakfront buffet, breakfront china cabinet, buffet, all mahogany, can be seen at Southern Charm. 259-4140. 12/9tfc Solid wood coffee table, light col- ored with glass inserts, $75. 275- 3007. 3/16tfc Dining suite, carved solid wood, 6 chairs; 5 piece bedroom suite; dining table, seats 8, Chippendale wood base w/beveled glass top; other dec- orator items. 259-3414 or 962- 2048. 5/4tfc Artists! Oils, acrylics, water colors, canvases, drawing pads and much more! The Office Mart, 110 S. Fifth Street, 259-3737., tfc SEDA Construction Company Epson Stylus color 600 printer, $25.. 259-2400. 4/20tfc Brand new set Pro Comp Xterrain, 35/12.50R15, $650; 1990 Jeep Wrangler, excellent condition, $6500. 904-482-2653 cell, call anytime. 4/27-5/18p Day lily sale, 50; each. in bloom. 259-3803. .. 5/4-6/8c. 10 Holophane bay lighting units w/20+ 250 watt sodium 1 amps, used, excellent condition. $500. 259-5450. 5/4p 3x24 ft., 29 gauge, metal roofing; 2x6. 44 ft.. load bearing trusses. 334-6695. 5/4p Coachman camper, perfect for hunters, needs some TLC, $800 OBO. 626-8639. 5/4p 2002 Volkswagon Jetta, red, 4 door, 5 speed auto, 1.8 turbo, sunroof, 52K miles, great on gas, '$12,000 OBO. 259-5723. 4/27-5/4p 2003 Chevy Z71 pickup, short cab, stepside, black with grey interior, au- tomatic, air, power windows/seats, CD, sprayed-in bedliner, dual ex- haust, 48K miles, $16,550. 707- 8649. 4/27tfc 1984 Buick Electra, rebuilt engine, new tires, rebuilt transmission, etc., $2000 OBO. 904-389-6661 or 904- 334-1207 cell. 5/4p, 2002 Ford F150, V6, 51K miles, $11,000. 259-6038 or 614-6624. S,5/4p 1998 Honda Accord, 4 door, green, 1tajl ;--lather. interior, po.W.er wiridows/'locks, sunroof, CD/cas- sette, 140K, runs great, good condi- tion, $6000 OBO. 874-6571. 5/4c Cash for your junk car or truck. I haul. 904-509-0921. 5/4-10/26p Must Go Now! 2002 Mercury Sable stationwagon, x-low miles, excellent condition, all options, 904-266-3309. after 6:00 pm. 5/4-18p -9. Do you have a junk car or truck you want hatuled-off orto sell? 259- 7968. 4/22tfc Concealed weapons class, May 16th, 6:00-8:00 pm at Hole in the Wall, $45. Photography available. Call 259-6568 to sign up. This will be the last class until the fall. 5/4-11p Tree trimming removal and clean up. Licensed and insured. 259-7968. 10/21tfc Housecleaning. Dependable, has ref- erences. Call Alice at 259-5500. 5/4-25p Local retired man will mow your grass reasonable. 904-304-0130. 5/4-11p Jac&saonwie'ao Wtt aca4i ( Owned SMornem uitdet Directions:- 1-10 West, to first Macclenny exit (Exit 336 Hwy 228 right.) Go approximately 2.5 miles to Sands Pointe straight ahead. Subject to change without notice. *Free options package valued at $10,430. Applies to new construction contracts only and does not apply to spec homes. SEDA preferred lender must be used. Expires May 12, 2006. C0G0020680 Corp. (904) 724-7800 take care of your cleaning needs. Al- so available evenings & weekends. Call 259-8310. 5/4p Shiz-tzu puppies, 3 females left, beautiful puppies, 10 weeks old-, $250 each. 259-9438. 5/4-11p Two Brangus bulls w/papers, 17 'months old, $1200 OBO. 904-813- 4215. 5/4p Dogs: all types from puppies to adults. Animal Control, $50 boarding fees will apply. 259-6786. 11/20tfc Found: Hound Dog, near 125 & Glen Nursery Rd. Call & identify 259- 3750. 5/4 Lost dog, 228 & Rowe Barber Rd. area, missing since 4/28. Solid red miniature Dachshund, male, has been neutered. If found, call 259- 8128. 5/4p Notice to readers: SThe newspaper often publishes classified advertising on subjects like work-at-home, weight loss products, health products. While the newspaper uses reasonable discretion in deciding on publication of such ads, it takes no responsibility as to the truthfulness of claims. Respondents should use caution and common sense beforer e ending any mn. yy..or making oth er corn itments oased on statements and/or promises; demand specifics in writing. You can also call the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC-HELP to find out how to spot fraudulent solicita- tions. Remember: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The Baker County Press Equipment operators with land clear- ing experience. Allbright Contracting 259-0792. 4/27-5/11p Company specializing in erosion con- trol now hiring the following posi- tions: crew leaders, equipment oper- ators, laborers, class A CDL drivers. Valid driver's license is a must. Fax resume to 904-275-3292 or call 275-4960. EOE/drug free workplace. 5/4p 259-9438. Thursday & Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm, 710 Chipshot Drive off Lowder St. Re- frigerator, aquarium, 60" table. Friday only 8:00 am-1:00 pm, Dixie Mi- ni Storage, 8th Street. Friday & Saturday 8:00 am-?, Corner of Blair St. & Ohio Ave. Electric stove. child's bedroom set, girl's clothes up to size 14/16, some new men's , clothes up to 3X. lots of Dora the Ex- plorer stuff, etc. Spring cleaning sale. Friday & Saturday 8:30 am-?, Shortputt Dr. Home decor, women's clothes sizes 4-12, girl's 2-3T. Victoria crib, bedding, etc. Huge 2 family sale. Friday & Saturday 8:00 am-?, 10255 N. Glen Ave., Glen. Big , sale. Friday & Saturday 9:00 am-noon, Magnolia Dr., off Miltondale, * behind Richard's Meat Market. Living room set $400. glass dining f room table $50. console TV, baby girl & boy clothes 4-6. toys, to much to mention. Moving/4 families sale. Friday & Saturday 8:00 am-?, 7935 Madison Dr.. Glen. Saturday 8:00 am-?, 90 W. to Staci Rd., just before Soul's Harbor church, on right. Glen. Follow signs. Weather'permitting. S.. Saturday 10:00 am-3:00 pm, CR 127 N to O.C. Home Rd, left to 20164 Lawton Conner Rd. Clothes, dishes, rocking chairs, tools, bikes, Skytrack exerciser, much more. No early birds!! Saturday 9:00 am-?, Hwy 90, First Assembly of God, Baldwin. Huge yard sale & car wash. Proceeds benefit youth department. Saturday 8:00 am-noon, 1169 Copper Gate PI. Twin bed, boy's clothes, baby stuff, lots of miscellaneous. Experienced painters needed. Must have tools. 259-5877. 12/30tfc Local home health care agency seek- ing full time Physical Therapist for lo- cal and surrounding areas. Call 259- 3111 for details. 2/24tfc' Part time with full time potential. Looking for motivated, qualified per- '-Lsor'"in Bake' and surrounding count S trs. Experience in sales helpful. Re- ply with resume and references to P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. 6/2tfc A Touch of Grass Lawn Service needs experienced full time licensed driver. 259-7335. 3/23tfc Truss builders needed. A&R Truss. 259-3300. 4/6tfc Excellent opportunity in the graphic arts field right here in Macclenny at Baker County's award-winning, pre- mier newspaper; must have above average verbal, writing & people skills, experience helpful & personal references a must. Send resume to The Baker County Press, P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, Fl 32063. 4/6tfc Reliable person with transportation needed for light delivery route, 4-6 hours per week, must be insured & have valid Florida driver's license, bondable with a clean work record. Send resume & references c/o Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. 3/23tfc Local home health care agency seek- ing full time PRN/RN & Physical Ther apist for local and surrounding areas. Call 259-3111 for details. 2/24tfc Experienced painters needed, good pay. 275-2712. 5/4p Septic Drainfield Repair Mike Green 275-2683 219-8906 Lic. #CFC1426353 G PRITCHETT TRUCKING Local $575 $675 Home Every Night OTR $650-$800+ Home 1-2 Nights Plus Weekends Health/Life Insurance Available Paid Vacation 401 K 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!! Over 1800 Sq.Ft. Full Stucco Large Lot $ 10,430i i*n savings plus up to $7, 0 in closing costs Total savings$17,430 904-259-0922 Pier 6 Seafood now accepting appli- cations for all positions. 259-6123. 3/23-4/27c Finish dozer & backhoe- operator, 3 yrs. experience, benefits, insurance. Maxville. DFWP. Call 289-7000.o 4/20-5/11p Pest control lawn tech, $26K plus, will train, good benefits, must have valid Florida driver's license. Call 904-726-9334. 4/27-5/4p Experienced roofers needed. Built up roofing a plus, pay based on experi- ence, $11-$15 per hour. 259-8633. 4/27-5/4p Travelodge.is now taking applica- tions for desk clerk, must be able to work all three shifts & weekends. No Phone Calls. Apply in person between 9:00 am-4:00 pm, 1651 S. 6th St 4/27-5/4c Full-time salesperson, Wednesday - Saturday, hourly plus commission. Apply in person at Badcock, 701 S. 5tfi St., bring resume with you. 4/27-5/4c Full-time experienced construction secretary for local construction com- pany. Must have a minimum of 3 years experience & knowledgeable in Microsoft Word & Excel. Please fax your resume to 904-259-6359. 4/27tfc Covenant Underground Utilities, Inc. is looking for an experienced pipelay- er & a tailman. Please call 259- 9461 for more information. 4/27- 5/4p Health Information Specialist. Posi- tion #59338. Northeast Florida State Hospital, a 553 bed inpatient mental health facility in Macclenny, Florida, is seeking an experienced profes- sional to coordinate all coding func- tions. Duties include inpatient, radi- ology and laboratory coding. A mini- mum of three years of coding experi- ence or certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) is required. Salary is commensurate with experience. Hours are 8:00 am- 4:30 pm, Monday Friday. Please ap- ply pnline at https://peoplefirst.myflorida. com. For more information, contact Kaila Givens at 904-259-6211 ext. 1144. 5/4-11c Driver wanted. CDL not necessary, ton truck, home at night, off week- ends, clean DVR, pass drug test, start pay $400/week, $50 raise af- ter 1st 6 months, $50 raise after next 6 months, some mechanical knowledge. 904-653-1656 leave message. 5/4p Full time position for Licensed Practi- cal Nurse working at the Baker Coun- ty Health Dept. in the Healthy Start Program. Candidate will provide sup- portive & educational services to pregnant women & the families of in- fants up to age one regarding healthy pregnancy practices & well child care. The goal of the program is to reduce infant mortality in Baker County & ensure that infants receive appropriate health care. Case man- agement skills & home visitation ex- perience is preferred. Monday Fri- day, 8:00 am-4:30 pm. This is a State of Florida position. Please ap- ply online or at Baker County Health Dept. before Friday, May 12, 2006. 259-8267 ext. 2255. 5/4c Michael & Jonathan's Landscaping has positions open for experienced lawn service person & experienced landscape irrigation person. Salary negotiable, paid vacations & 5 paid holidays, insurance.benefits avail- able. 259-7388. 5/4-11c Thrift Log Homes. 259-2900. 5/4- lic Drivers. Great pay, bonus program. Solos: average $900-$1100/week. Teams: 1 guaranteed 5200 miles/weekly. Owner/operators wel- come. CDL-A 2 years 'experience re- quired. CallAnita at 800-451-5529. 5/4p Okefenoke Rural Electric Member- ship Corporation is offering a line- man position for our Baker County service area. There is a residency requirement; If you are interested in applying for this position, please pick up an application at any of our head- quarters or district offices. Applica- - tions & resume may be e-mailed to Ronald.crews@oremc.com. Applica- tions' will be accepted until Friday, May 5, 2006, at 5:00 pm. Okefenoke REMC is a Drug Free/Equal Opportu- nity Employer. 5/4c t 1:,--- = --, .- - ----a ---- -----. Notice to Readers All real estate advertising in this newspa- per is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handi- cap, familiar status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such prefer- ence, limitation or discrimination." Famil- ial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodi- ans, pregnant women and people secur- ing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept an\ advertising for real estate whicn is in violation of the law. Our readers are here- by informed tnat all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll free at 1-800- 669-9777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing imliaired is 1-800-927- 9275. Country home in "Taylor", .99 acre, 4 BR, I BA, many extras, fruit trees & sugar shelter. 259-7479. 5/4p Prime commercial lot on US,90, close to 121 with old structure, $149,900. 318-9019. 5/4c 1.74 acres with 2001 Fleetwood DW, 3 BR, 2 BA, 1680 SF, fireplace, disn- washer, electric stove, huge great room & kitchen, also 1200 SF de- tached garage, covered dog pen, 100 SF pump shed. Very convenient to town, $200,000. 259-5723. 4/27-5/4p Land & home package, 4+ acres w.'beautiful trees for a private estate. We have a variety of home designs to choose from or use your own plan. This won't last long. Call today. 859-3026. 4/20tfc Home in the country, 3 BR, 2 BA, 28x64 doublewide on 1.67 acres with 8x20 screen room on back, 24x24 garage, $120,000 OBO. 237- 0538. 5/4-11c Baker County. 10 acres on St.. Mary's River, 700, ft. on river with small white sandy beach, secluded, high & dry, fenced, large oak & pine trees, picture perfect, beautiful prop- erty. Only $200.000. 259-7574. 4/13tfc 1/2 acre in Glen, no mobile homes, $39,900. 904-525-8630. 4/20tfc City Lot, South Boulevard, Macclen- ny. Appraised at $19,000; asking $17,900. Financing available. 759- 5734. 3/2tfc 4 BR, 2 BA full brick home with ap- proximately 2200 SF in Macclenny with fireplace, large family room &. master suite, inground pool & double car garage on huge city lot, $235,000. Call 859-3026. 4/20tfc St. Mary's River Bluff Road, GA. 5 miles north of Macclenny, 2.3 acres, private, river access, septic, well, re- cently constructed 24'x24' building, $42,000; 24 ft. travel trailer option- al. 904-221-9540. 5/4-11p 3 BR, 2 BA home, 1500 SF living. 11/2 car garage, 1 car detached garage with office, fenced backyard, above ground pool on 1 acre in Mac- clenny II, $249,000. Call 904-259- 1242 for more information or ap- pointment. 5/4-25p 3 BR, 2 BA home, 2 car garage in Macclenny, attic storage, side-by-side refrigerator, dishwasher, smooth top stove, 10xi6 shed on 1/2 acre, good neighborhood, close to 1-10 & shop- ping, $159,900.; 259-9151. 5/4-11p Need something? THE PRESS CLASSIFIED Roger Raulerson Well Drilling 2" & 4" Wells Water & Iron Conditioners Installed Call Roger or Roger Dale 259-7531 Family Owned & Operated Licensed & Insured The Baker County Press May 4, 2006 Section B Page Five PRs Ca sifids... n g' or fr ou POSITIONS NEEDED Survey Party Chief Dozer Operator Excavator Operator 3 Years Exp., Benefits, Insurance Maxville Call 904-289-7000 DFWP EO E Where the customer'comes first! 904-509-7550 5/4-25p FILL DIRT Culverts Installed 259-2536 Tim Johnson 6/litfc PEACOCK PAINTING, INC. Professional painting Pressure washing Interior exterior Residential commercial Fully insured Locally owned 25 years experience 259-5877 7/28tfc BJ FENCE Wood Chain link ~ Vinyl 650-1441 4/27-5/17p WOODS TREE SERVICE Tree removal Light hauling Stump removal We haul or buy junk cars and trucks We sell horses Licensed Insured Free estimates 24 hour service Call Danny 259-7046 Jesus is the Only Way 11/4-11/4/06p RELIABLE RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTING, INC. Home repairs Remodeling Mark Stevens 904-509-2397 Lir#RR0067433 12/29-6/29p LARRY WESTFALL CORPORATION Roofing Free estimates 259-8700 CCCO46197 JEREMY HODGES TRUCKING For hire Dirt Slag 622-7489 or 259-7452 4/20-5/11ip BUG OUT SERVICE Since 1963 Residential and Commercial Pest control Lawn and Shrub care Termite protection Damage repair guarantees Free estimates Call today! Sentricon Colony Elimination System 259-8759 2/17tfc CREWS DEBRIS REMOVAL Light tractor work Brush clean-up Bush hog mowing Construction site clean-up, Licensed & Insured 7C /AI 77 4/6-5/11p KONNIE'S KLEAR POOLS We build in-ground pools We sell and install DOUGHBOY above-ground pools Service Renovation Cleaning Repairs Chemicals Parts 698-E West Macclenny Ave. (next to Raynor's Pharmacy) Spring & Summer hours:. Monday Friday 10:00 am 6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am 5:00 pm 259-5222 (CPC 053903) 9/2tfc FISH'S WELDING & EXHAUST Tires Rims Exhaust Buckshot Goodyear Michelin Nitto BOSS Eagle MSR Custom exhaust Flowmaster Turbo, Glaspaks Call today for the best price! 259-1393 10/6tfc 5/27tfc MACGLEN BUILDERS, 904-259-2255 CBC060014 3/14tfc TRACTOR SERVICES BY COOPER DIRTWORKS Landscape/finish grading Pad work ~- mowing -~ plowing Food plots ~ driveways Free estimates 338-5861 5/4-25p COUNTYWIDE WASTE DISPOSAL, INC. Residential/Commercial Garbage pickup for Baker County Roll off Dumpsters' 259-5692 Kent Kirkland, Owner/Operator 4/6-10/5p GATEWAY PEST CONTROL, INC. 259-3808 All types of pest control Call Eston, Shannon, Bryan, Bill or Philip Beverly Monds Owner 11/1 MAXWELL'S LAWN - FENCE INSTALLATION SERVICE Free estimates Mowing Edging Trimming Bush hogging Privacy Chain link Board fence 653-1863 334-3659 cell sneciL e 406-00841 4/13-5/4p JACK LEE CONSTRUCTION CUSTOM BUILDER Build on your lot or ours Your plans or ours Model home in Copper Creek 259-7359 783-9039 4/6tfc 4/21tfc A NC. itial Willing, able & ready to help with all your crane needs . Free estimates 275-2853 904-838-8449 TWH CRANE SERVICE, INC. Timmy Hodges, owner Licensed & Insured 5/4-11p HIGGINBOTHAM BROS. Heating* Air Electrical service Licensed and Insured 259-0$93 Lic. #ET11000707 Lic. #RA13067193, Lic. #RA13067194 ALL FLORIDA CUSTOM AIR, I Commercial Residen New construction Ser 904-260-2090 CAC1813701 SKEETER POP LAWN SERVI( Lawn maintenance Land Pressure washing "Dedicated quality ser at a fair price" Free estimates 6tfc 208-1929 or 259-( SANDS TRUCKS Sand ~ Field dirt Slag hauled 904-445-8836 days 904-653-2493 evenings 3/30tfc CAMPBELL'S PAINTING Free estimates Pressure washing 15 years experience Licensed & insured 866-7998 or 259-0509 4/2-5/25p GOD'S BUSINESS After-hours computer repair Networking, training, graphic design and writing Call Cheryl 904-885-1237 9/16tfc Complete site & underground utility contractor Land clearing We sell dirt & slag Hourly rate available on: grader, dozer & trackhoe work Mitch Canaday, Jr. 259-1242 904-219-8094 CU-C057126 3/16-9/7p NOBLITT'S HOME INSPECTIONS NHC, SHIA & NATCHI Certified Serving North Florida and South Georgia 259-5342 i) CAA Caw 4/6-6/22p vice RONNIE SAPP WELL DRILLING 4/6-9/28p SEPTIC TANKS 'S Well drilling -E Water conditioning purification scaping New septic systems Drain field repairs vice 259-6934 We're your water experts 6531 Celebrating our 29th year in business 4/17-5/18p Credit cards gladly accepted ING Fully licensed & insured Florida & Georgia tfc JIMMY MARTIN WELL DRILLING & PUMP SERVICE 2" wells welldriller@bellsouth.net 838-3517 266-4956 4/20-5/11p PERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING SERVICE Commercial residential Many references on request 30 years experience 259-5782 699-2904 11/24-5/8/06p 259-3300 Lic.#RC0067003 12/23tfc KIRKLAND'S LAWN CARE/LANDSCAPING Lawn mowing Tractor work Clean-up Hauling 259-3352 5/4-25p JOHN'S PRESSURE WASHING 259-4227 904-302-2025 cell 4/27-5/4p ALAN'S TREE SERVICE *Back from Katrina*. work tree re- t done! no spike can take Specializing in storm Can't afford to have the moved? Have a trim-out We now have a man lift - marks on most trees and down dead trees. ' Licensed/Insured/Locall Free estimates 710-5011 APPLIANCE DO( * Air conditioners Heat Major appliances 24 hour, 7 day emergency Call Vince Farnesi, Owner 259-2124 BRYANT CONSTRUCTION Screen rooms Patio covers Room additions Insured 259-5917 CBC#051298 1/19-7/6p WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS & INVITATIONS So many options! See our catalogs at The Office Mart 110 South 5th Street 259-3737 Contact Mike 334-9843 1/12-6/6p WELL DRILLING 2" and 4" wells Roger Raulerson 259-7531 4/3tfc FILL DIRT Bull dozer & backhoe C.F. White 275-2474 4/6tfc A&R ROOFING, INC. New'roofs Roof repairs Roof replacement Free estimates 259-7892 9/9tfc ANGELAQUA, INC. y owned Water softeners Iron filters Sales Rentals Service WATER TESTING 4/27-5/18p Total water softener supplies CTOR Salt delivery pumps ~ Financing available ~ ** JOHN HOBBS service! 797 S. 6th Street, Macclenny r-Oerator 259-6672 7/15tfc 7/itfc SLAG DRIVEWAYS Hauled & Spread Tractor work 259-6118 4/6-5/25p DESIGN ALTERNATIVES 260-8153 Custom house plans to your specifications Qualified Good references 4/30tfc THE OFFICE MART Oils, acrylics, watercolors, canvases, drawing pads and much more! 110 South Fifth Street 259-3737 DFWP EOE 52 9-5416 fax .Z/-t4 // J - v17 k I v '--N.-, - The Baker County Press May 4, 2006 Section B Page Six I have $3500 for downpayment on real estate with dwelling, would like owner financing. If interested,, call 912-266-1641. 5/4c New 3 BR, 2 BA brick home with bonus room, 2 car garage on beauti- ful 5 acres in south Sanderson, no smoking or pets, $1500/month plus deposit and last month's. rent. 859- 3026. 3/2tfc 3 BR & 2 BR mobile homes, no pets, garbage, water & mowing provided, $450-$600/month. 912-843-8118. 5/4tfc I acre lot for mobile home in Mace- donia area off Odis Yarborough. Call Brian at 759-5734 or 259-6735. 3/24tfc Mobile homes, 2 and 3 BR, A/C, no pets, $500-$550 plus deposit. 904- 860-4604 or 259-6156. 3/17tfc Mobile home. 3 BR, 2 BA on 1 acre on Woodlawne Rd, Macclenny. All elec- tric appliances, $750 security de- posit, $750/month, available June 1. Please call 259-3343 between the hours of 9:00 am-5:00 pm weekdays only. 5/4tfc Singlewide, 2 BR, 2 BA, private lot, Sanderson, $450/month, $200 pet fee, $200 deposit. 275-2323 after- noons. 5,,4p 3 BR, 2 BA house, $750/month. 1st, last & $300 security deposit. 259-2563. 5 '4tfc 3 BR, 1 BA home in Sanderson, $725/month, last month & deposit, no pets, no smoking. 859-3026. 5,/4tfc 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide, references required, no pets, no smoking, city water & sewer, $800 month, $500' deposit. 259-2686 or 631-8831. 5/4c Trailers in Georgia; also small house in Macclenny. perfect for couple, rent negotiable. 259-3372. 5/4p Macclenny. Beautiful, brand.new. 4. BR, 2 BA home, family room, formal living & dining room, $1550/month, 1st month & deposit. 904-714-2377 or 772-643-1475. 5/4-11p : Oceanfront. 1 BR condo, sleeps 4. large heated pool; in St. Augustine, $650/week. 904-483-7617.5/4-25p SSmoky Mountain cabin, trout stream, near Cherokee, Gatlinburg & Dollywood, $325 per week. 386-752- -- 0013. 3/16-6/lp Large commercial office space avail- able for lease. 859-3026. 3/2tfc Doublewide home. Must move, 4 BR, 3BA, appliances, A/C, fireplace, of- fice, family- room & more. $35,000. 904-626-5354. 4/27-5/4p 1994, 14x70 singlewide, with room addition, $8500. Seller will help with move & re-set. 904-525-8630. 4/20tfc Call 259-2400 to place your ad. Driver Dedicated Regional Avg. $825 $1025/wk.' 65% preloaded/pretarped Jacksonville, FL Terminal CDL-A req'd 877-428-5627 www.ctdrivers.com OPENING NOVEMBER 2006. THE U - OF DAYTONA BEACH. The Ultra-Luxurious Oceanfront Condominium with C,.n .i r,< Services and Golf & Spa Privileges. Oceanfront Pool with Sun Terraces and Lush Gardens Ultra-Luxury 2 and 3 Bedroom residences with Fireplace, Panoramic View Balconies, Gourmet Kitchens, ind Dtsi'ncr B.uiths. Get EVERYBODY'S attention for only $4.50 PRESS CLASSIFIED Deadline Monday at 5:00 pm l' 4? | E L|rECTY . COORDINATOR. STUDENT ACTIVITIES This is a professional position responsible for de\ eloping and implementing a well-rounded student activities program. Responsible for organization. imple- mentation, and super vision of student events. Bachelor's degree in leadership, recreation, education, student sern ices. or related area. Master's degree % ith three years experience in field and community college setting preferred. See position details on College %\eb site. College application required. Application a% ailable on the %\ eb at: w\\% \ .lakecitycc.edu Salan: $35.0)00 annually. plus benefits. Application deadline: May 16. 2006 Inquiries: Human Resource Deselopment Lake City Conununity College 14-9 SE College Place Lake Ci.t, FL 32025 Phone: (386) 754-4314 Fax: (386 754-4594 E-mail: boencherg,'lalecitrcc.edu LCCC is accredited b\ the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools \'P.'ADA/EAEO College in Education & Emplo. ment Slag Fill Dirt Sand Milling Clay * Fish Ponds, Land Clearing, Culverts & Roads Built 653-2493, Office space in downtown Macclenny, \ 2 rooms, kitchen & bath. 259-9590. 4/6-27p9 ADVERTISING t DEADLINE Classified ads must be in by Monday at 5:00 pm THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS 259-2400 TRUCK & TRAILER MECHANICS NEEDED G PRITCHETT TRUCKING Pritchett Trucking is continuing to grow and is in need of qualified people to work at our Lake Butler Facility. Good benefits. Pay based on experience. Apply in person at 1050 SE 6th St. in Lake Butler or call 1-800-486-7504 Call today 1-866-741-8317 www.oceanvistasdaytona.com NOW HIRING DRIVERS Full or Part Time If you are: * 18 years old or older * Have a good driving record * Have own insurance * Able to work days or nights and weekends. Apply In Person 1474 S. 6th St., Macclenny 259-1600 NOW HIRING FULL-TIME DRIVERS Class A or B CDL Required * NEIGHBORHOOD Haz-Mat/Tanker Endorsement a Plus * Find out what's going on C i around town with the newspa- S Competitive Salary * per that has it all. Take a few moments to read Excellent Benefits * the paper each week, and you'll stay on top of local news and developments that affect Serious inquiries only! you and your family. Apply in person at: THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS L.V.Hiers, Inc. Circulation leader since 1929 253 East Florida Ave. 904-259-2400 bcpress@nefcom.net 104 South Fifth St., Macclenny Macclenny, FL 32063 www.bakercountypress.com or call Les at 904.259.2314 w i wy. ^ wwJi * 24 Hour Emergency Response * Emergency Water Removal * Mold Prevention * Dehumidification * Hardwood Floor Drying * Sewage Cleanup DRY CO-CORE LJ ^ M n,3 j Prevenon 'I 904-686-4133 24/7 Locally Owned & Operated Chris Eddins, Owner rALAKCE CITY ti S MI|NN teittv DEAN, STUDENT SERVICES To begin August 2006 Master's degree in Student Personnel, Counseling, Education or closely related field plus five years experience in counseling, advising, or supervision. Community College experience preferred EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TEACHER PREPARATION ACADEMY To begin August 2006 Masters degree with 18 graduate credit hours in Education. Minimum six years in teaching and leadership positions desired -Applcation Deadline: Review of applications to begin June 1, 2006. Persons interested must provide application, resume and photocopies of tran- scripts. All foreign transcripts/degrees must be submitted with an official translation and evaluation., Position details and application available on the web at: www.lakecitycc.edu Inquiries: Human Resource Development Lake City Community College 149 SE College Place : Lake Cir), FL 32025 Phone: (386) 754-4314 Fax: (3861 7544594 E-mail: boencherg @lakecitycc.edu LCCC is aiccedited b\ the Southern Associaton of Colleges and Schools VP/ADA/EA/EO College in Education & Employment MJ) LAKJUCE CITY V a I' Ir Vto I [ $I[a r LIBRARY TECHNICIAN I A paraprofessional position maintaining all Library circulation functions and assisting users \ ith online catalog, orientation and reference. Must be able to travel to attend workshops and able to work some nights and weekends. Associate degree in appropriate area plus one year clerical and one year related experience, or High School diploma with three years related experience. Working knowledge of EX Libris Aleph Circulation software. Aleph Reserve applications, and Dewey Decimal System preferred. Salary: $21,612 plus benefits Application deadline: May 16,2006 College application required. Position details and application available on the web at: .www.lakecit)cc.edu Inquiries: Human Resource Development Lake City Community College 149 SE College Place Lake City. FL 32025 Phone: (386) 754-4314 Fax: (.386) 754-4594 E-mail: boettcherg@lakecitycc.edu LCCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools VP/ADA A/EO Cpl ggin Equcation & Employ'ment |