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Ti FLEAR COUNTY PRESS Paid circulation leader Winner of22 state and nationalawards for jour nalism excellence m 2006 77th Year, Vol. 19 Thursday, August 31, 2006 Macclenny, Florida 50 SNo litot ID- vour vote is provisional and counted by the canvassing board after election day. Four accused of defrauding elderly aunt of $352,000 BY JIM McGAULEY Press Publisher Four members of a Macclen- ny family are accused in a civil lawsuit filed last week of bilking an elderly and infirm relative out of an estimated $352.000. most of it looted from bank accounts and certificates of deposits. The Jacksonville attorney rep- resenting Margaret NI. Gray. 73, also sought and got an emergency injunction preventing defendants Jimmy and Frances iClaudettel Gray, their son Jimmy A. Gra\ and his \\ ife Janet NI. Linn from selling any assets or transferring private funds from bank account-s until the matter is resol-ed. The injunction also freezes all of theirbank accounts., and blocks transfers by other defendants in the suit. including Watson Cus- tom Home Builders. Mountain Boyfriend now murder suspect View Mortgage Co. and Branch Banking and Trust Co. The Grays also could face criminal fraud and embezzle- ment charges in a parallel action. though the state attorney's office has \et to complete a review\ of the allegations. Sheriff's investi- gators have been looking into the case for several weeks. Ronald A. Davis. the attor- ney hired b\ plaintiff Mrs. Gray, w ho is the sister-in-law of the elder Jimmy Gray. contends the time-line of actions taken by the defendants reflects a clear intent to grab power of attorney from her shortly after she was admit- ted seni-comotose to NMacclenny Nursing and Rehab Center on May 26 of this year. Their actions in subsequent days included coercing LMrs. Gray into signing a notarized let- ier giving her assets over to the younger Jimmy Gray on May 29. and on May 30. sweeping sev- eral bank accounts clean of cash and CDs to the tune of about $250.000. Mr. Davis alleges. On June 21. the defendants sold Mrs. GraY's home in north Jacksonville for $93.000 to the boyfriend of a city inspector w\ho investigated the property on a complaint involving unsanitary criminal changes conditions due to a proliferation of cats. They also allegedly\ took pos- session of je\elrn and possibly more cash \\orth $12,000 stored in a safe box at the residence. said Mr. Da\ is. "'The defendants used the plaintiff's temporary mental in- competency to their advantage (Page 2 please) BY MICHAEL RINKER -.Press Staff When NMelinda Wilson was in court last w eek facing a first degree murder charge in the bru- tal killing of a Sanderson man. she pleaded with her boyfriend, "Stevie. tell them the truth." On Monday, he apparently took her advice. Steve Arnold reportedly con- fessed that he was the one who viciously and repeatedly stabbed 68-year-old Dorsey Bennett the evening of August 12. SHe said, however, that Mr. Bennett was the first to pull a knife during an argument over some guns that Ms. Wilson and Mr. Arnold wanted to borrow. Mr. Arnold. 51. was in jail for grand theft in connection with the murder whenthe sent word that he wanted to speak with Chief Chuck Brannan of the' Baker County Sheriff's Office. They met at 10:30 am, spoke for several minutes, when the of- ficer confronted him with incon- sistencies in his previous story, which had Ms. Wilson, 4stab- bing and killing Mr. Bennett. Mr. Arnold, of Sanderson, did not have an attorney but was read his Miranda rights be- fore the interview began, police said. On Tuesday afternoon during his first appearance in court on the murder charge, assistant pub- lic defender John Maguire said Mr. Arnold had been assigned a lawyer from Gainesville. The lawyer was not present and Mr. Arnold said he did not know his name or phone number. County Judge Joey Williams ordered him held without bond. A grand jury will decide fol- lowing a Thursday afternoon hearing whether to indict Ms. Wilson and Mr. Arnold on first degree murder. Mr. Bennett, who lived alone, was found dead August 13 by his son Marcus Bennett, who'd gone to visit him at his home on Clarence Bennett Road. The vicim had several stab wounds in his back, sides, chest and head, and, according to the incident report, his throat was 6 89076 4,8819 8 slashed. The cause of death, hopweyr, was reportedly a stab w found to the heart. Sheriff Joey Dobson said tips from the community helped investigators identify the sus- pects. . According to Mr. Arnold, he and Ms. Wilson went to Mr. Bennett a few days before the murder to borrow guns so they could threaten some individuals in Jacksonville. but Mr. Bennett said no. The couple decided to return later and take the guns by force if necessary. When Mr. Bennett answered the door, Ms. Wilson asked to use the bathroom while Mr. Ar- nold again asked for the guns. Mr. Bennett became agitated and said, "I ain't going to give y'all no... guns," then pulled out a yellow pocket knife. (Page 6 please) BI Pr si( WE Sparse gathering last Saturday evening for political rally in Glen T. ,ri 'ii i, hr over I a1 C> cbleiinana iark i Gein St. An v on .Ainit t ..26.imed inst an.r idates and nir iupporters during the political rh li p ins._rl hv Thi Batlei C,.aiu Press as a pit ihde 0 t, it \ et "c \ pr ri u t l'fo i. T lh i rhl ra.thi,t li c dhidtllt' to m Itetd to dra, in\ elesi tten onoi t ',llen l tciO a, l, .coi tinrfluti l .'. 1 r ,.i- running. i lh p, gr,n.i ;, ,n sred r t m in ae ,idit' ,, r.. ,i i e 't l. .L.i .' ai idi Cs. plus a rr,, of jihcil c nduilatei ii d at ,1 'oaterit ,' rt p' p e ,' t: r .,0,_ racii. OI gubernatorial candidate,'. CCarol Ca.,akgier, ,tOrl Olaudo. dr,,ve iot Giii lhdii t = miia r a briet bhr spirited address PHOTO BY KELLEY LANNIGAN Full House: The Heftys of Gln St Mary Y KELLEY LANNIGAN important thing. Their strong Christian faith acts as the date their large brood of children who range in age from 'ess Staff mortar that holds the large family together and infuses two to 19. When Andrew and Mary Hefty were dating and con- their daily life with a spirit of sharing and cooperation. Four of the children are adopted. Some of the children during marriage, she asked him how many children he They even live in the former Blessed Advent Christian also have: special needs for challenges such as physical anted. His answer: one at a time. Church, which they bought and reno\ ated.to accommo- and de\ elopmental disabilities, Do\\ n's s) ndrome and au- These days, and twelve children later, the philosophy of the Glen St. Mary family is grounded in the mes- sage of Psalm 127: ..."Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the sons of one's youth. Happy is the, man who has his quiver full of them." "We didn't exactly plan any of this," says Mrs. Hefty, laughing. "It just seems to be what the Lord had planned for us." Andrew and Mary both grew up in the Orange Park area. After mar- rying, they lived for a while in Mary- land where their first three children were born. Mary worked nights and Andrew days. They both came to believe, based on their faith, that the mother should be in the home with the children. They moved back to Florida, their goal for Mary to be able to stay home. "In order to do that we had to be able to get by on one income, said Mr. Hefty, a computer technician for Sun Guard Company. "Settling in Baker County, where the cost of living was lower, allowed us to do that." For the Heftys, family is the most Mealtime is definitely a family affair as the entire Hefty clan gathers for supper. From left: Mother Mary Hefty, Carly, 3, Abigale, 8, Catherine, 5, Benjamin, 15, Stephen, 8, Jessie, 4, Father Andrew Hefty, Rebecca, 7, Rachel, 3, Elizabeth, 19, Joshua, 17, Gabriel, 6 and Daniel, 2. PHOTO BY KELLEY LANNIGAN tism. The house's utilitarian interior would probably ne\ er show up in the pages of Veranda magazine, but that was never the intended purpose. One enters a central dining room dominat- ed by a long picnic table and benches. To one side is a modem kitchen filled with stainless steel restaurant grade appliances. The other side opens into a room lined with desks whert. the Hefty children, who are hom@r schooled, spend time on their lessons. and other activities. The entire family shares every as;- pect of the evening meal, from prepay ration and setting the table, to serv- ing, clearing and cleaning up. The smell of Shepherd's Pie baking in th6 oven lures 10-year-old Stephen, clad in a brown Star Wars Jedi robe, intQi the busy kitchen. "I'm hungry," he declares as he brandishes his plastic light saber. ; Soon, the food is blessed and eat.- en, with the older siblings helping'the younger as needed. Any medications the children need are administered at (Page 4 please) One ojdefendants in lan uit is di "ector of Community Action Agency; state to consider flings THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday August 31, 2006 Page 2 Accused of defrauding elderly aunt... (From page 1) to induce her to sign a power of attorney," reads the complaint. "They went on a massive spend- ing spree which included new vehicles and real property." Real estate records reflect the purchase of two homes by the couple in the west Macclenny subdivision Leaning Oaks in July one for $160,000 and the other for $168,000. The injunc- tion bans the Grays from trans- ferring or selling them. The lawsuit alleges further that the defendants falsely told Mrs. Gray, who was married to the elder Jimmy Gray's late brother, that her home in San Mateo was going to be condemned by the city and she would end up with nothing. When several of the el- derly woman's friends expressed misgivings about signing over attorney power, they were alleg- edly told they could be held cul- pable if the residence ended up condemned and worthless. Employees of the south Mac- clenny nursing home also were skeptical of the relatives' at- tempts to force the ill Mrs. Gray into signing away assets, the lawsuit says. When she signed over the house, outside notaries were brought in to attest that Mrs. Gray did so freely. "They apparently did talk to her and were satisfied my client knew what she was doing, but how can a notary make that de- termination? That's something professionals do," argued Attor- ney Davis during a telephone in- terview the afternoon of August 29. An attempt was made that same evening to elicit comment from the defendants, but they did not respond to request on their home answering recorder. The older Mrs. Gray, director of the Northeast Florida, Com- munity Action Agency's office in Baker County, appeared at the Macclenny Commission Tues- day evening with a budget re- quest (see related article page nine).. : .:, -- ,, The defendants hired Brian Kelley, a Jacksonville defense at- torney and former local prosecu- tor, who Mr. Davis said contends the power of attorney affidavit and letter allowing Jimmy Gray, Jr. essentially free-rein over his aunt's assets are valid. The Grays also say they had a prior arrangement with their relative to manage her assets and furnish her a place to live follow- ing the sale of her house. "Even if she gave them the power of attorney, they are still bound to act in her behalf, 'and their actions certainly don't re- flect that'," contends Mr. Davis., "The truth is, they thought this (confinement to the nursing home in a state of dementia) was it, that she was gone," Mr. Davis says he can account for only a fraction of what he be- lieves the Grays took: $10,000 down payment for each new $7500 in stolen Two sheriff's deputies ar- rested a neighbor in the theft of more than $7500 in automotive tools from a parked truck over- night on August 24. James Pifer said he found a door. ajar on his Mac Tools route truck about midday, and called police when he realized it had been burglarized overnight out- side his residence off Herbert Harris Road. Deputy Sgt. Thomas Dyal tracked footprints from the scene to a neighboring double wide off the same road, and shortly thereafter he and Deputy Darrin Whitaker questioned the occupants of a Jeep that pulled up to the address: Brandon Johnson, 25, of Sanderson admitted upon ques- tioning that he took the tools and stashed them in the rear of the Jeep and under the residence belonging to the other occupant of the vehicle, identified as 25- home, $10,000 in real estate clos- ing fees and $5000 to the nursing home. "We don't know where the rest of it is, frankly, and the in- junction is meant to stop all ac- tivity until we can sort this out," said the attorney, noting that his client's overall condition has improved since May and she re- mains in the nursing home. He also indicated he intends to seek damages well in excess of the alleged missing funds if he succeeds in the civil action. They would likely take the form of judgements against the Gray couples; they already have at least five judgements outstand- ing, according to public records researched by Mr. Davis. Defendant Janet Linn is now 'Janet Gray; the couple wed in July just days after they closed on the house in Leaning Oaks. tools recovered year-old Misty Daniels. She was not charged, Mr. Johnson was booked for grand theft and burglary, and the tools were recovered. They ranged in value from $29 to $2500. I)airtl-ti e Jobs sweat Pav & benefits High School JSr s, GEDs, you can fill vacant positions in The Florida Army National Guard NOW 100% Tuition, & up to $20,000 in bonuses & loan repayment. Your civilian skills may qualify youl satellite common, avionics, A&P certifications, FAA licenses, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, mechanics & more. Contact SFC Jonathan Preston at 904-448-4380 lonahlian \.pretl FLORIDA or 904-687-6375 lon.',u.'arnm. mil CITIZENS OF BAKER COUNTY: DON'T be persuaded by those who say they have a plan...when all they have is rhetoric and visions. Plans have specific goals, dates, deadlines, A resources (human and monetary) and the leadership to accomplish them. , A PLEDGE IS NOT A PLAN. DON'T be persuaded by those who are front for special interests and people who only care about the almighty dollar. It's about caring for our community. DON'T be fooled by those who say they're going to get money for everything, when they don't understand the system for revenue generation or managing a $24M budget. DON'T be fooled by political signs and just a name...focus on results, qualifications and the real commitment of the candidates. . DON'T be fooled by promises...recognize who has stood up for this community and made the right decisions when they could have easily bowed to enormous political pressure. 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County Commissioner Di ncrt 2 ~~-~r"' I~tfl~~n~t;,l, p~p;;i ,~ttr,. ~ql$In~,l' Lv'~.{,l~lnt BrBBIBY ,L~l~ItdIIIt;r fli~jtsj, viix,...O,.Ui..... ... i,1 & e .41, 7*4 .4' .4' 4' 4' 44$ 9.4 V V V ~I,4 * PRESS' ADVERTISING DEADLINE 5:OOPMM 1 0 N D ]AY THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday August 31, 2006 Page 3 Opinion comment BAKER COUNTY PRESS USPS 040-280 Post Orfi"e'Box. 598 04iSoSth ': Ma clenry, FL 32063 ; 1f904) 259-2400 .. Th Baker County Press is published Thursday by Baker County Press, lWc. Pepiodicals postage paid under. pe.fit, issued Apnrl 12, 1929 at -.post off . Macdenny, Florida. SUBSClPTMN ATES W S0:CiO a year.insie Bser County: $25.0 a year outsre Baker Courty deduct $1.;0 for.persons 65 years of age or okwer, ti1i tary persorrnel on active dl-octsife .B6i.: County, and college students living asotS Baker County. POSTMASTER& send address changes to The Baker Cowty Press, P.O,,B . 598, Mctcenny, FL 32063. . JAMES C.MCGAULEY Publisher EDITOR Michael Rinker NEWS 'FEATURES Kelley Lannigan ADVERTISING/PRODUCTION Jessica Prevatt TY PESETTING/GRAPHICS Jeremy Beasley & Josh Blackmon FEATURES .'COMMENT Robert Gerard COMMENT Cheryl R. Pingel BUSINESS MANAGER Kann Thomas CLASSIFIEDS Barbara Blackshear CONTACT US- Phone.-904/259-2400 Fax- 904/259-6502 Email bcpress@nefcom.net: Mail- PO Box 598 104 South 5th St Macclenny, FL 32063 www.bakercountypress.com. This newspaper is printed on recycled paper. Submission Deadlines All news and advertising must be submitted to the newspaper office prior to 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to publication, unless otherwise noted or arranged. Material received after this time will not be guaranteed for publication. It is requested that all news items be typed to insure accuracy in print. Social Notice Deadlines Birth announcements, wedding notic- es and social events must be submit- ted within four weeks of the event. It is your responsibility to ensure pho- tographers, etc. are aware of this policy. Letters to the editor are' welcome, but must con- tain the signature of the'. writer, a telephone num- ber where the writer may-"- be contacted and city of residence, Letters must reflect opinions and. statements on issues of current interest to the general public. The news-.. paper reserves the right' to reject any material which in the newspaper's judgement does not meet standards of publication. ""Copyrighted Materialj Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" Sb .A I , he appreciated send-off Bangor; MV1aine ai ;port DESERT DIARY MAJ. BOBBY HART August 27. 2006 BANGOR. Maine-By the dateline on this article, you can tell we're moving and have in., fact, arrived safely in Kuwait for a few days awaiting our next move. I was fullU intending to \\rite this week about my first im- pressions upon returning to the Iraqi theater after a 2-plus year absence. That -changed quickly - -when-we stepped off the plane 'in Bangor and I decided to write" about my last impressions before leaving the United States. Many times when you're go- ing through some airports like Atlanta or Baltimore, someone will make an announcement that a certain unit from here or there has just returned from military service overseas in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Moments later, a bunch of grinning, blushing young men and women walk around the cor- ner and are usually greeted with a standing ovation, chants of "USA!" and thumbs-up from the travelers in the airport. I've never seen it happen when I didn't get pretty emotional. When we got off the plane in Bangor. we walked into the small terminal and were immediately greeted by bout 40 people wav- ing flags and giving out hugs. The group included many veter- ans and their families and ranged from a 91-year-old \woman to eight- ear-old Janmie Pullen, \ho %went from soldier to soldier col- lecting autographs. The group %%as a part of the Maine Troop Greeters. an all- volunteer bunch of locals who have greeted as of FridaN. Au-' gust 23, 2006-1,745 planes. 329,074 troops and 35 dogs who have passed through the airport since May, 2003 as part of Oper- ation Iraqi Freedom and Opera- tion Enduring Freedom. Headed up by Bill Knight, %\ ho said his greeters meet up to .ten'.aircraft a day a't times xx itli as little as two hours notice, the pro- gram started after Desert -Storm because of what happened to sol- diers returning from Vietnam. "Our soldiers, Marines, sail- ors and airmen came back from Vietnam and couldn't be soldiers anymore," Knight said. "They couldn't wear their uniforms in public, couldn't be proud of their service to our country. We can't do anything about that, but we can sure as hell make sure it doesn't happen again." The thing that made our lay-' over even more meaningful was as we landed we saw an Ameri- can Airlines jet that had a televi- sion news truck outside with a reporter interviewing passengers as they disembarked. That flight from London to Chicago had been diverted to Bangor because intelligence had revealed a possible "bad guy" on board, according, to the FBI. Authorities arrested a terrorist 'Rest ofMcCoy story Dear Editor: We would like to say something about the side of Minister James McCoy's life that was not mentioned in last week's article about him being Jacksonville's 100th homicide of the year. We grieve for a man who showed us all what God was able to do with a life that had been cast down and forsaken. James reminded us that the Bible is not a fairy tale if you have faith in the words written there. We are not contesting what was written, only finishing the article. Minister James McCoy served faithfully at, Emmanuel Church of God in Christ where Elder Jonathan Ruise was both his pastor and a father figure. In the last six years, he served in the ministry of the Lord going out to feed the homeless, visiting the sick and taking care of the elderly. He gave clothing to those who could not afford it. Minister McCoy's life exemplified love, joy, happiness and peace. He remembered what is was like not to feel loved, and decided to al- ways show love. He remembered what it was like to not have a friend, so he was always friendly. His life was like the rays of the sun touching someone near and far. We are honored that God allowed us to know Minister James and his memory will never be forgotten. Cora L. Ruie The Lee and Ruise families Macclenny .K. Muse Construction, Inc. CUSTOM HOMES Residential & Commercial New Construction Framing Remodeling Additions 259-2006 545-8316 cell. Keith Muse, Owner CBC#1250391 suspect % hen the plane landed. It put things in perspective for us. So. w\e were welcomed to Bangor by the Maine Troop Greeters w\ho offered us cand\. cookies and other goodies for our trip. They also handed us cell phones to use for a last call home before leaving the States. All of the services are provided without funds from any outside sources like the USO- which by the way continues to do a great job of supporting our troops. The airport provided a room and everything else is provided by the fine people of that tow% n.- In return, the soldiers hand over pictures, patches, plaques .and other mementoes that now fill the room and they leave with, fond memories of a small airport, in Maine. After spending a couple of wonderful hours with these folks and the stranded passengers from the diverted American flight, we re-boarded our flight and moved on, but not before passing through the gauntlet one more time to receive more hugs and good wishes for our journey. I went through trying to main- tain my composure. One woman gave me a, hug and said, "Ma- jor, God Speed to you and be safe. We'll be here when you get back," All I could say was, "Thanks... Can't wait." McCoy worked to turn life around Dear Editor: Regarding your article on James McCoy last week, I'd like to note that he was a murder vic- tim, the 100th Jacksonville ho- micide for 2006. This is a shock- ing statistic we should all take note of. As for James, he was a former employee here and I understand he had worked very hard in the past year to get his life together. With the help and guidance of a local pastor and his wife, James had come to know the Lord. I am sure he struggled on a daily basis with life situations and challenges, just like we all do. At his funeral there was an outpouring of compassion from friends and family. In the end, it doesn't matter what you did in your past, as long as you ask forgiveness in the present. My deepest sympa- thy to James' family and friends during this time. Stacey Waltman Conner Human Resources Macclenny Nursing and Rehab wit a- hn u br Late ads telling us things we never knew about 1 1. 1- Z -4 1" I. 1 leading U U" MY SIDE OF THE MATTER ROBERT GERARD I'm confused. I'm so con- fused. I ordinarily enjoy watch- ing negative political ads for the entertainment value, but this batch of political ads just has me scratching my head. Yesterday I \ as w watching tel- evision and saxw a spate of Re- publican ads for governor. If you believe e these ads and of course I believe even word because who would lie in a political ad, both Tom Gallagher and Charlie Crist are pro-choice. gun-hating. gaP marriage-loving liberals. At It's kind of strange. since I had ne\er heard that about either of them. I always thought the\ were consern active. If it is true that the\ are gun-hating liberals, \ou'd think that makes them political allies instead of opponents. But what doI know. The same ads claim they are walking hand-in-hand with Governor Jeb Bush and plan to further his policies. Hmm...wait a minute! Does that mean that Governor Bush is a pro-choice, gun-hating, gay marriage-loving liberal? I never knew&that either. Isn't it surprising what you can learn from political ads? If y.ou believe these ads, Go\. Bush is doing a lot of hand hold- ing with members of his party. Crist, Gallagher, secretary of state and senate candidate Kath- erine Harris, some guy running for comptroller, and state Senator Jim King of Jacksonville have all been walking hand-in-hand with Gov. Bush. In fact, I told my friend Lil Smith, who is a big fan of the governor, that she seems to be the only conservative in the state. who hasn't been walking hand- in-hand with Jeb. I think that she should feel slighted. Maybe she knows something about that whole gun-hating, pro-choice thing. I'll have to ask. Speaking of Katherine Har- ris, have you seen her commer- cials and those of her opponent, Will McBride? Harris is bill- ing herself as gutsy. I think her: campaign staff might have other names for her. Two complete staffs have quit during the course of her campaign and there's talk that she might be planning on sending a third into the eye of Hurricane Ernesto just to dem- onstrate her gustinesss." She is best known for having been Florida's secretary of state during the 2000 "hanging chad" presidential brouhaha between candidates George Bush and Al Gore. She probablI hoped that the , president's brother would have ... gi\x en her a lot more support i.n this campaign, but he has been b strangely silent. I wonder whhy? Perhaps her opponent has an idea ; as to \ hy. Her opponent is literally beg-7 ging Republicans not to gie up. the campaign as a lost cause and to \ote for him as a Republican * ."'ho can \\in." \ Will cBride ,- is a kind of roly-pol\. rumpled . looking young gu. \ ho comes ii across looking more like the pro- 4 duce manager of a grocery stoie a than a politician He is basically -, telling everyone \\who % ill listen 4 that Harris is a loser. What kind of message does that send to . Florida Republicans? To me. it. reeks of lost cause. d I haven't even seen a corn- mnercial for Democrat Senator . Bill Nelson, so he must be pretty , confidant. What's he going to -3 say, "I'm Bill Nelson and l'm not going anyw here?" With the exception of Nelson, the Democrats aren't much better } off. Rod Smith. \\ho \\as a state , attorney here in Baker County , for a time, is accused by oppo- nent Jim Davis of taking $1 mil- 0 lion in campaign contributions . from a sugar company. Smith ,i denies it roundly. , Roundly is right. Looking at . Smith and Davis it is clear that p Smith is eating a lot of sugarpf, while the rail-thin Davis is sup- ported-by Splenda. For his part, Smith claims that Davis has missed more days in the US House of Representatives than any other member. I don't know if it's true he's missed 433 votes, but I think I might have a < solution if Davis loses the gover- nor's race and has to go back to Washington. Maybe the House should do like we do at the high school and have a tardy tank. Davis would have to write, "I will not be tardy to the House" 433 times, and pick up cigarette butts outside the Capitol on Tues- .days and Thursdays. If he misses tardy tank he has to spend a week fetching coffee in the Senate. No ",; sugar, please. No matter who is running, Jeb Bush is casting a huge shadow. You'd think this guy is running for a third term. I keep expecting to see a commercial where Crist and Gallagher are split-screen and at the crucial moment when , the announcer says, "Vote for ..." the candidates reach up and rip off latex masks and Jeb is un- demeath. 4"Surprise"' he says. At Which point, Rod Smith jumps into a vat of sugar and Jim Davis, who was tardy from a Congressional vote, runs for the hills. The Baker County Press will be open Labor Day from noon 4:00 pm Our deadline for the paper:will be noon TtIuesday. F Macclenny Amoco'1 iAii M airoA AviniinAm BUY 1 GET 1 FREE Marlboro Blend 27, Marlboro Menthol Light Marlboro Menthol Light 100s Marlboro Menthol 72 Camel Lights Camel Full Flavor Camel 99 Camel Turkish I I I1= SNEWPORTS ($7.99) IBUY 2 GET 1 FREE 1 DORAL I $19.99 carton 305s S$2. 99 carton . At the corner of US 90 & SR 121 Sunday 7 am 9 pm *Mon,-Sat 6 am- 10 pm / THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday August 31, 2006 Page 4 UU 44t I A-.4Im a 0 1 **< 4 so vuk -WW -.Copyrighted MateriaI - -- 'Syndicated Content Available from Commercial New Providers A A I I lw - -am-a- Visa Card Best Rates Around... 4' COUNTRY FEDERAL VIS *IU .9% VIA GOLD7.90% qSA CLASSIC 0.0 Use your Country Federal Credit Union Visa through December and receive our low rate on any purchases, balance transfers or cash advances. Do you have one? Apply today! Quick Approvals! The Hefys hodin a FullHouse , ., . (Fr( om page 1). this time. After supper, Mr. Hefty reads a passage from the Bible and then treats the entire family to a . nightly chapter from The Lion, the Witch, and The Wardrobe, one of the books in the popu- lar Chronicles of Narnia series. Some family conversation fol- lows, along with a bit of good natured joking and teasing. Then it's time to clean up and every- one pitches in. "We bought the appliances off eBay," said Mr. Hefty. "They came from the kitchen of a Shon- ey's restaurant that closed. We brought them down here from Atlanta in a rented trailer." The two oldest sons, Joshua,' 17 and Benjamin, 15, wear black aprons and load glasses and plates in the industrial dishwash- er, which looks like something you'd expect to find in a boiler room. When it's full, they pull down the hatch, lock it and press the ON switch. Aloud WHOOSH sound fills the room. "What's really neat about this dishwasher," they agree, "is that it does an entire load of dishes in just a matter of minutes. You can get things done really quick." Already having so many of their own children didn't dis- courage the Hefty's from consid- ering adoption of others. They had in mind to adopt an entire sibling group, but the expensive adoption fees proved too much for their income level. After par- ticipating in a retreat organized by the Quiver Full organization, which promotes instate adop- tions and adoption of children with special needs, often with low or no fees, the Hefty family became intrigued. "We always included the teen- agers in the decision to adopt a child," says Mrs. Hefty. "They are expected to help a lot and adoption increases the workload. Their input was important. Each time they said yes." Nineteen year old Elizabeth, the eldest Hefty child, has cho- sen to stay at home with her fam- ily until she decides to marry. In addition to her many family responsibilities, she is teaching sign language, in which she is trained, to the rest of the Hefty children. She explains that it was suggested by therapists that sign- ing might help six-year-old Ga- briel, who is autistic, desire to communicate. So far the children have learned about fifty signs. Ms. Hefty minces no words when asked about the challenges of managing her large house- hold. "Laundry! She says rolling her eyes. "Just keeping up with the laundry." The family manages their food bills by shopping in bulk and participating in several food co-op groups. According to the Heftys, buying and serving fresh CREDIT UNION -- - 602 S. Sixth Street, Macclenny 259-6702 US H\. 90 West, Glen St. abry 653-4401 100 S. Lima Street, Baldwin 266-1041 www.countryfcu.com Show auditions Auditions will be held on Sep- tember 2 for three spots on the Count M music Showcase bill- ing on October 14 at the Baker County Middle School audito- rium. The auditions will be in the aerobics room at the YMCA on Lowder St. starting at 10:00 am. Deadline for signing up is this Friday, August 31; contact Sha- ron Beavers at 259-6868 to do so and for more information. There is a $10 entry fee to au-' dition. The Showcase in October fea- tures James Taylor Curtis and the Silver Eagle Band, along with other groups. food is actually mucli more eco0- nomical than processed and packaged foods. When asked about the most rewarding thing regarding having such a large family, Ms. Hefty is also quick to respond. "It's having a child throw their arms around your legs or neck; look up at you and say, 'Mommy, I love you so much!' and watch- ing the children with problems blossom in a safe, happy envi- ronment. Even a little love goes a long way." R Ida Bennett AULERSON for County Commissioner District 4, Democrat From Here. For Here. S Dedicated to preserving the value of life of all citizens in our community while making sure our heritage and 'small community' characteristics are never forgotten. -1 r- Pd. political adv. pd. for and approved by Ida Raulerson, Dem. for County Commissioner Dist. 4 t'ighd ~Ra'.apfbw~i Serf. se oafters a aVis p3L st frr jc-jars~n~~ic d'e o.jrilii;i LIr.U F.l-1, h r Ii rIIq P n pr, m' j o'pp.?l'rtu l.it, t.jr IlUi A A c.nih-F, Up to $36,000 your first year!!! *Ilk . -. . .. .. APPLY ONLINE AT: www.careersatdrs.com Or call or fax your resumelletlter or Interest to: 386-752-0070. DIGITAL RECEPTION J. SERVICES, INC. CD Rates mossmann Inspections, LLC, ., 716-8769 cen 259-3366 Mike Ossmann, Home Inspection Specialist -- CITIZENS OF MACCLENNY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE at the regular meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 6:00 o'clock pm. at City Hall, 118 East Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, Florida, the City of Macclenny will consider the below Ordinance for final reading: A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ANNEXATION; PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN LANDS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF'MACCLENNY; PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE OF A VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION REQUEST FROM ROCK CONTRACTORS, INC., OF PARCEL 05-3S-22-0000-0000-0160; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A complete legal description by meets and bounds and the Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the City Clerk. Anyone having an interest in the first reading of this Or- '; dinance is invited to attend the meeting soei'd?,tp - 40 4 -ft Eq q do 0 0 so .1 m TZ-i am ti THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday August 31, 2006 Page 5 Arrested for attack on x-girlriens husband Police filed an aggravated,' The two had an earlier con- pattery charge August 21 against frontation at Mr. Willis' mother- a Macclenny man who attacked in-law's home. He said Mr. Cur- tis former girlfriend's husband. ran threatened him with a pocket Savoy Jefferson, 28, was at knife. he Fraser Memorial Hospital A few minutes later, he saw emergency room when Deputy him at the shed. 3rad Dougherty arrived at 10:06 Mr. Willis chased Mr. Curran, -m. Hospital staff called police who turned, slashed at him, with becausee Mr. Jefferson had said the knife, then stabbed him in 3is hand was cut in a fight. the left forearm. He told the officer he'd taken Mr.. Curran then ran into the tis children from football prac- woods, where he was found ice to Tora Haywood's home. and arrested by Deputy William She is his ex-girlfriend. S. tarling. Mr. Jefferson said he was sit- The previous day, Nora ing in his car when her husband, Keller, Mr. Curran's mother, saac Haywood, came after him was arrested for aggravated as- with a knife. He was getting out sault after she pulled a gun on of the car when Mr. Haywood her son. cut him. Both had been drinking most Ms. Haywood, however, said of the day when Ms. Keller, 63, Mr. Jefferson followed she arid became angry after Mr. Curran ier husband home after they'd told her he was having a friend Picked up the children. He then over that night. Went after Mr. Haywood, dislo- She went to his home on eating his shoulder. Saddle Lane and threatened him The football coach confirmed with a .25 caliber pistol.. hat the Haywoods, not Mr. Jef- When Deputy Starling ar- -erson, had picked up the chil- rived at 7:43 pm, Ms. Keller dren. surrendered the weapon, which Ms. Haywood said her hus- was not loaded. band didn't have a knife, that $Ir. Jefferson probably cut him- 'Press elef \\ ith a broken beer bottle he : e }ad brandished. Advertising In another case, William Cur- dan, 42, of Glen St. Mary was Deadline Arrested August 24 for aggravat- Monday 5:00 PM 4d battery after he stabbed his jrother-in-law in the arm.., '. .. Terry Willis told. police he Caught Mr. Curran' trying t0 o reak into his shed around 10:00" ; I<--. . ..auht.wi.th .. ..... stolen vehicle : ., A,. St. George;, Ga, man .who old police he'd recently been released from prison \% as booked he evening of Auetst 26 after ie 1was-c4ght \\ith a vew e-arn )orted stolenin Jacksonville.. Joseph.Cre %s, 19, \\as speed- ng on the dirt surface of Bob 3urmsed Road near Yellow Pine [bout 6:40 \\ hen spotted' by Deputy Brad Dougherty patrol- Ing in the area. He N as stopped ;hen the 1997 Mitsubishi skid- -ed to a stop at the end of the oop road, and told the officer he rented the vehicle for $50 from i drug dealer he identified as Dred." Police learned Mr. Crews' River's license has been sus- ended five times. He is charged ith grand theft auto and driv- g with a suspended license. Complete Electrical Sign Company. Manufacturing, Repair Face Replacement & Custom Graphics Call Us For All Your Signage Needs 904-766-6222 www.signsharks.com Stiffltne who cares... Just having A 15-year-old Glen St. Mary male, who told police he was just having a bad day, was ar- .rested August 24 for battery/do- mestic violence after pushing his mother to the ground. The boy was angry because his mother wouldn't let him stay with friends because he'd been suspended from school for throwing a chair across a class- room. As they were driving along US 90 around 3:00 pm, he threatened to jump out of the van, so' the mother stopped in the middle lane. The son jumped out and pushed her out of the van onto the road. She suffered a twisted ankle. Deputy Curtis Ruise later fund the boy at a friend's home.. In addition to being charged with battery, he was charged with resisting an officer without violence because he was hiding in the house. In other cases: Bernavin Torres, 23, of Glen St. Mary was arrested August 27 on a pair of domestic violence charges. including a felony, after he grabbed his wife by the throat as she was holding their baby. The woman said Mr. Torres had been drinking all day and became angry earlier when she wouldn't allow him to play the car radio. Deputy James Parham III ar- 25 years working with the public. Not just a voice, but a man of action. ELECT Charles Eddie ANDERSON County Commissioner Dist. 4 P l w l 3 m., rt[' ar i 5 j tr an b-r., rnarj: E\ L .i .,l-- n ,uirn c[rr r n immr anelorr 41ss r 'c t 4 /Hickman Metal Roofing 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 1-800-662-8897 F33 (ID Toll Free on balances from $9,999.01 up to $250,000 MERCANTILE BANK We take your banking personally. 595 South Sixth Street, Macclenny 904-259-2245 6953 E. Mount Vernon Street, Glen St. Mary 904-259-8660 a bad day rived at their home on Sherman Drive at 6:47 pm. He arrested Mr. Torres for battery, child abuse and proba- tion violation. Bobbie Dressel, 29, of Mid- dleburg was charged August 27 with two counts of violating-a domestic violence injunction. Mr. Dressel, who was in jail for a prior violation, made two phone calls from jail to a woman who the court ordered him not to contact. 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. American Enterprise Bank Contact Jamey Hodges for all your lending needs Loan Production Office 692 W. Macclenny Ave. Macclenny, Florida 259-6003 \ FD.C ..oE.. for County Commissioner District2 I'd like o tbegin by leling you a litle bil abuum myel I am Jason Knabb, a candidate lor County Commissioner District 2.1 am the son of Jimmy and Connie Knabb. I am a life long resident of Baker County and a member of First Baptist Church of Glen St. Mary. I attended school in Baker County where I am proud to say I received an honorable education and participated in both football and baseball for the fighting Wildcats. I have been married to Amy Knabb for fourteen years. We reside in south Macclenny with our three beautiful children- Savannah, Madison & Jase. My children attend public schools in Baker County. Both my family and I are involved in out community. I have coached girls softball for the past 6 years. By being out in the community, I am aware Baker County is facing some new challenges. I want to share some of these issues with you and let you know I am ready and willing to work Hand in Hand with you, the citizens of Baker County to lead our community into the right direction for the future of our hometown! The Council on Aging needs a new facility or at least some major repair must be done to bring it up to standards. It's that simple-- We are talking about the elderly people in our community, the roots of Baker County. They are the mothers and fathers who raised and provided fo r generation. Now it's time for our generation to give back to them the respect they have earned and deserve. Planned growth- Let's be proactive. We've tried being reactive and that hasn't worked out for Baker County. What I am saying is,"Let's look into the future of our county and stop living in the past." Here are just a few of the things planned growth will bring to Baker County: / Chamber of Commerce If we build it they will come: industries, jobs and the taxes the county will receive from those industries will help provide the revenue for Baker County. Helping to reduce the millage rate and lower taxes for the people. / Clean Industry & Jobs for the people of Baker County. Can you only imagine what gas prices are going to be by 2008. I would guess around $5.00 per gallon. For someone who works in Jacksonville that could cost you up to $856.00 a month. It's time we do the right thing! Let's bring in good paying jobs and clean industry to the people of Baker County. There should be no reason for the hard working people of Baker County to have to leave our county for employ- ment. When our citizens are working outside our county, they are working and building revenue for those other counties. Wouldn't it be nice if Baker Countians were working in and for Baker County. / Public Safety- Fire, Rescue, Sheriff's & Road Departments Let's make sure these departments have the equipment they need to serve the public and perform the duties that lay before them on a daily basis. Let's feel secure in knowing the public safety personnel we depend upon each day are equipped with the proper supplies and training needed to provide our community with the best of care. V County Recreation Department Let's help see the youth get the facilities they need to develop athletic skills, which in return build self esteem, self confidence and grow ethics. Remember a strong youth means a strong future for Baker County. * I promise to stand strong for what is right for the people of Baker County. * I promise to make educated decisions by working hand in hand with the people of Baker County on the issues before the commission. * I promise to work with citizens, other commissioners and all other governmental agencies to make a difference in the future of Baker County. I want to ask you all to join with me and let's work HAND IN HAND to build a better Baker County! I BELIEVE IT IS TIME FOR A FRESH FACE WITH A NEW VISION FOR BAKER COUNTY. *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of August 1,2006, and will be paid through 12/31/06. Rate subject to change after account is opened. Balances $0.00-$5,000.00 earn 0.75% APY.Balances $5,000.01 -$9,999.00 earn 2.25% APY. Balances $9,999.01-$250,000.00 earn 5.00% APY and balances greater than $250,000.00 earn 4.00% APY. Fees may reduce earnings.To open a Regal Premier Money Market account, a Mercantile personal checking account is required (Free Checking excluded). Minimum opening deposit is $1,000.00. Offer is available for money not currently on deposit with Mercantile Bank.Transaction limitations apply.Member FDIC THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday August 31, 2006 Page 6 Boyfriend a murder suspect (From page 1) Mr..Arnold said he pushed him back and drew his own knife that was tucked in his belt. He then stabbed the victim in the side and the two fell into the kitchen, where Mr. Bennett came after him again. He said he stabbed him sev- eral more times until the victim fell to the floor, pulling Mr. Ar- nold down with him. He then stabbed him several more times in the chest and cut his throat several times. Meanwhile, Ms. Wilson had, come into the room and stood in silence watching the struggle. As Mr. Bennett lay dying, she gathered two guns, shells. a scanner and a bottle of Lord Calvert whiskey. Mr. Arnold grabbed Mr. Ben- nett's wallet but couldn't find any cash. NMs. Wilson. however, found $1000 in another com- partment. Mr. Arnold said he then wiped down the wallet and stuck it be- tween cushions of Mr. Bennett's recliner. Ms. Wilson used the money to buy gas and a drink from Alt- man's store in Cuvier. Then. in an attempt to es- tablish an alibi, she went to the home of an acquaintance w\ho lived nearby. After about 20 minutes, she returned to the murder scene, got Mr. Arnold and drove to the Travelodge in NMacclenny where they rented a room with the sto- len mone). The couple lives together in Sanderson. Ms. Wilson then went shop- ping at the Cato store in Comer- stone Shopping Center where she bought a pair of shoes to re- place the ones she'd worn dur- ing the murder, some clothing, and a silver cross necklace. Mr. Arnold went to Discount Auto to buy freon for his truck. After a trip to Wal-Mart to buy t-shirts. jeans and a ball cap, the cOuplet returnied.tp the. Trav- elodge, but left three more times to buy crack cocaine in Sander- son. The) spent $500 to $600 of the stolen money on drugs. The next day they checked out of the motel and returned to their home on Beech Street where they hid the guns, stolen property, clothing and: shoes worn during the murder, and Mr. Bennett's knife. Investigators found all those items, but not the murder weap- on, which Mr. Arnold said, he tossed into a heavily overgrown are near his back yard. Within two days of the mur- der, Mis. Wilson was being ques- tioned and her car impounded. The sheriff said she and Mr. Bennett had been long-time "ac- quaintances," and that she had been to his home on a number of occasions. After being interrogated throughout the week, Ms. Wil- son told investigators August 17,. that Mr. Arnold killed Mr. Ben- nett. Meanwhile, during his se- ries of interviews, Mr. Arnold blamed Ms. Wilson. Investigators re-interviewed the woman, who then confessed to the murder slightly more than four hours after blaming Mr. Ar- nold. At first, she told the sheriff she, stabbed Mr. Bennett once. Soon afterward, she told Chief Ger- ald Gonzalez it %%as twice. Still later, she again said twice but told investigators she blacked out and could have stabbed him more times. She also told them she dis- posed of the murder weapon . and her shoes, but wouldn't say where. Investigators then brought her and Mr. Arnold into the same room where the couple agreed that she'd killed Mr. Bennett. They were arrested around: 9 pm. Ms. Wilson and Mr. Arnold were brought to court the fol- lowing day, August 18, for their first appearance. They stood a few feet apart, both shackled. SHe stepped .forward and Judge William s readthe charge. appointed a public defender and granted him bond of $100,000 on the condition he not contact Butch's Paint & Body Shop 5573 Harley Thrift Rd. YOUR ONE STOP COLLISION CENTER L ALL MAJOR & MINOR REPAIR Foreign & Domestic Dupont Lifetime Warranty Paint Computer Estimating Insurance Claim Work Computerized Color Matching Fully Insured Stop in for your free estimate 259-3785 I Elect SLEROY'TONY' I GREENE Y For County Commissioner Dist. 4 "For a positive change in Baker County" SWith growth comes change. rlt1zenr: of Baker Count,- fM, name is Lero,' Torn, Greene I have resided in Glen St. Mary since October 1, 2003 .lith mrn wife, Lil/ and m, son, Daniel We ha.'e ben blessed and honored to make Baker County our home. In the nearly three years we have lived here, we have seen tremendouLs ':roith The count-/ is changing on a daily basis with ne.-. residents, homes arid businesses. This brings an increasing need for additional amnernities to accommodate the citizens of Baker Cc.unrt, .,ivth the growth '.ve are experiencing As your Commissioner in District 4 I promise to: Treat all people in Baker County with equality & fairness Ensure we plan properly for development Ensure our seniors and youth are well taken care of Ensure our roads are paved Ensure we have enough police, fire & EMTs and they are paid better Encourage more industry in Baker County with better paying jobs BE A FULL TIME COMMISSIONER. Paid prliit il 1lverisemeril paid for and approved by Leroy Greene, Dem for (ournty Commissioner Dist 4 lic de held w Nea gust 24 with C( his co-defendant or the victim's friend family. Aga Ms. Wilson moved forward nold, as her boyfriend stepped back. was es Judge Williams turned to Ms. would Wilsoni and told her she was be- Chief ] ing charged with first degree murder, prompting her to break San down. She began to wail, saying she reau didn't do it. She turned toward Mr. Ar- All nold and pleaded, "Stevie, tell Sander them the truth." vited t Turning back toward the the Ohl judge, she said, "I was there but on San I didn't do it!" to mee At that point she began to noon. swoon, and Sheriff Joey Dobson B rir stepped forward to catch her. chairs He held her there as Judge ments Williams waited until she'd re- fun af gained her composure. school He then appointed her a pub- ---*0 i;** JL,!:33 BiEeiaaa K- ri i>^ " fender and ordered her without bond. rly a week later, on Au- 4, she requested to speak chieff Brannan, as her boy- would do four days later. din she blamed Mr. Ar- and the story she told sentially the same one he tell when he confessed to Brannan. person school vion next month students of the former rson High School are in- o the annual reunion on ustee side of Ocean Pond jrday. September 30. Plan ;t at 10:00 am and eat at tg a picnic lunch, lawn and even musical instru- to join in the music and ter lunch. Invite former pals to join the festivities. Associates Degree Lake City Community College Graduated Magna Cum Laude %% ith 4.0 GPA Bachelors Degree Florida State University Majored in Finance & Banking "ith a Minor in Public Administration & Accounting Lived in Baker County for 30 years Worked for Florida Dept. of Corrections for 24 years in several positions- i.e. Correctional Officer, Probation Officer. Accountant. Married for 20 years to Martha with two children, Maranda age 2 and Charlie a sophomore at BCHS. I have worked for and served the citizens of Florida for o% er 24 years in Corrections. I have had a lifelong ambition to directly serve the people of Baker County (especially the children). I feel being a member of the Baker County School Board would be a great way to do that. I will do a good job if elected by the people. Vote Charlie Burnett for School Board! Paid political ad ernsing paid for and approved tON Charlie Bumern ior School B.:..d,. Dit - -r'a -.^a -3l- =-' -ft -.. .. : Mark Elect , improved county roads * Updated equipment for our fire & rescue departments County parks & recreatio Adult facilities, i.e. softball * Reduced property taxes * Reassement of timber & railroad taxes Pay increases for all county employees * Diversity county-wide for all citizens of Baker County SWorkinilgwith all county officials to better our services and factilites WILL WORK FOR THE PEOPLE %sdpdidcaladvwrtsemwtrolpaid tor and approved by Mark COaem, Democrast. mqCturlCivnisskmxirUsoCicl 4 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER S -COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: 02-2006-CA-0107 MACGLEN BUILDERS, INC., a Florida corporation, Plaintiffs, vs. , ARTURO JACKSON and NAYOKA COHEN, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION To: Artura Jackson and Nayoka Cohen YOU ARE NOTIFIED rhat a Corn. plaint or Money Damages has been tied against you and you are required to serve a copy ol your written defenses. if any, to i on Frank E Maloney, Jr. PA.. Attorney, whose address is 445 East Macclenny Avenue. Mac- clenny Florida 32063 1904)259-3155. wihinm thirtv 130) days after the iursi publication o0 the notice and on or before the 11 h day of September. 2006, and o10 Ie the original with Ine Clerk or this Coun either before service on Frank E. Maloney, Jr. PA.. Attorney or immediately thereafter: otherwise a delaull will be entered againmsl you for the relieve demanded in the Complaint or Petition Witness my nana and seal of this Coun on the 71h day of August, 2006 T.A. "A' Fraser Clerk of Court S By. Jamie Crews Deputy Clerk 8/10.8/31 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FRED- DIE MAE BLUE, ine holder ol rhe following certificate, has tiled said ceniticate for a tax deed to be issued thereon The certificate number and year ol issuance, Ihe description Sof the property and Ihe names in wnich it was assessed are as follows Cenihcate Number 04-00168 Year of issuance 2004 Description of property 02-3S-20-0000- 0000-0311 Commencing on the South line of Section 2, Township 3 South, Range 20 Easi at is intersection with the WesI right or way line of Stale Road No. 229. and run Nonh 12 degrees. 30 minutes West along said West right ol way line a distance of 695 leet and then run South 89 degrees. 50 rrmin- ueWes t 200 eei 10 Ste Point of Beginning ol ithe parcel of land herein described, run mInen Nonh 12 degrees 30 minutes West I10 feet, run then South 89 degrees 50 minutes Wesi 200 feet, run then South 12 degrees 30 minutes East 110 ieet and then run Nonh 89 degrees 50 minutes East 200 teeth to the Point ot Beginning, all r, me SE 1/4 o SE 114 of Section 2, Township 3 South, Range 20 East, containing 1/2 acre, more or less All of said property being located in Baker County, Florida '" Narries in which assessed:'lI NCE JONES Unless such certificate or cernticates shall be redeemed according To law, the property descriDed herein will be sold to the nignesi bidder at the front door ol the Baker Counry Courthouse. 339 E Macclenny Ave Mac- clenny, FL. on October 19, 2006, at 11:00 am. , Dated this 7th day of August, 2006. SAl Fraser Clerk of Court 'Baker County, Florida By Bonnie M. Palleshi As Deputy Clerk 8/17-9/7 AMERICA'S BEST STORAGE & PROPANE 305 E. Fl. Avenue Macclenny, Florida 32063 The following units containing such prop- erty as furniture, household goods; etc., will be sold at public auction on Saturday, Sep- tember 2, 2006j at 10:00 am to pay back rent. Tenant has up until the time of the sale to satisfy back rent. The Company reserves the right to reject any bid and withdraw any items from the sale. Unit #81 Aaron and/or Rosemary Trostler Unit #75 Mary Foreman Unit #85 & #90 Katina Allen 8/24-31 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE .DIVISION FILE NO.: 02-2006-CP-037 IN RE: ESTATE OF LILLIAN PHAGAN DUBOSE a/k/a LILLIAN MCCORMICK DUBOSE Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate Lillian Phagan DuBose a/k/a Lillian McCormick Du- Bose, deceased, whose date of death was June 10, 2006, and whose Social Security Number is 261-32-4094, is pending in.thb Cir- cuit Court for Baker County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 339 East Macclenny Avenue, Suite 126, Macclenny, Florida 32063. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims ior demands against decedent's estate -on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claim with this court within the later of three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or thirty days after the date of service of a copy of this notice on them. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent's estate must file their claims with .this court within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice. All claims not filed within the time periods set forth in Section 733.702 of the Florida Statutes probate code will be forever barred. Notwithstanding the time periods set forth above, any claim filed two (2) years or more after the decedent's date of death is barred. The date of the first publication'of this notice is September 24, 2006. Attorney for Personal Representative: A. HAMILTON COOKE Cooke & Meux, P.A. .Florida Bar'No.: 110757 1301 Riverplace Blvd, Suite 2254 Jacksonville, FL 32207 Telephone: 904-396-5101 Personal Representative: Martha DuBose Hill 370 E. Michigan Ave. Macclenny, FL 32063 8/24-31 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR BURNED BLOCK HOUSE; HISTORICAL RESTORATION FOR THE CITY OF MACCLENNY, FLORIDA I. [NTRODIiCTI)ON The City of Macclenny is requesting written proposals Irom qualified construction trims to provide professional Construction Management Services for the Construction Phase on the Burnsed Block House. i1. It is the City's intention to employ the Construction Firm to provide overall Project Con'Tucrion MIangement, Cost Benefit Siudiei ,f needed, Infomiation NMaesgemenlt. C.ontru ctio of Scope of 'Work uUlozng tlm5rreu. Technical Inspection during the Co.nDuciiloni 'n n Cost plis;a fee basis, r'i a guaranteed namiiumT pri: I i. PROPOS.M LNSTRUiC nONSkNDC.ENER.M INFORMATION Proposal Submissions. Submil five (5) cop- ies ol a *ihen proposal no later than 5-00 PM un We'3nesoav September 6 2006 to Roger Yarbrough. Code Enlorcement Officer City of Macclenn/ 118 Easi Macclenny Avenue Macclenny FI 32063 904-259-0968 Proposals music te responsive to10 he require- ments and questions ol me Requesi for Proposal Reservations City or Macclenny reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to negotiate changes in the new scope ot work or services to be provide and to otherwise waive any lecrhnicaliiies or informalilies SMeihod ol Selection. Proposals will ne reviewed y a Selection Committee The Selection Committee will then select ana recommend a ranking of lirms Upon accep- tance ol the recommendation bv the City. negot;aiior.s or bids will or may be enter- tained. Please respond by including oItJ not limiting your response o10 the following I Compani name and lengtLh of lime in 2 business:, 2. Cornp.v i iixjnor. 3.. A. IA bilip .:f time to S .n d r mplete projr i 4 irj '.ranc c c -rrler Mid r .-,..,, : applc.,ble c.,% erig e.- '' o e ui'r' d it oftff prcoitC "- (%ilh rimnes, ch''ort reiuLime, length r ..iiUiic [ n r nid S. pre% ih, .u licri -,ned S6. Namr, o ,eeral pre, i; clernt %i lthmn t he pi' rufie () reaI with phone numbers '; sand conWa, l per.or. 7. De nripiiorin of pre%.ous, bodd r. Inal cc.l. IurrLe "he d'Ie, change orders, etc. Part of the experience should reference projects worked on of similar nature. 8. Any past experience with historical preservation funded by Division of State, Bureau ofHistoric.Preservation. Request for information shall be in writing. 8/24-31 NOTICE OF ARREST AND SEIZURE United States District Court Middle District of Florida Jacksonville Division Parties: United States v. $12,600.00 in U.S. Currency, Case Number: 3:05-cv-787-J-25MMH Notice is hereby given that on September 16, 2005, the defendant currency was arrested pursuant to a Summons and Warrant of Arrest In Rem issued by the Clerk of the Court Upon the filing of an Amended Verified Complaint for Forfeiture In Rem on August 31, 2005 in the above action. All persons claiming an interest in the defendant currency are hereby notified to file a Verified Statement of Interest asserting such person's interest in the property in a manner set forth in the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure within, thirty (30) days after: (1) service of the complaint; or (2) the final date of publication; or pursuant to Rule C(6)(a)(i)(B) of the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims, within such additional time as the Court may allow, and shall file an Answer within twenty (20) days after the filing of the Verified Statement of Interest with the Office of the Clerk, United States District Court, United States Courthouse, 300 N. Hogan Street, Suite 9-150, Jacksonville, Florida 32202-4270, or suffer entry of judgment by default. All persons and entities who have an interest in the defendant currency may, in addition to filing a Verified Statement of Interest or in lieu of filing a Verified Statement of Interest, submit a Petition for Remission or Mitigation of Forfeiture pursuant to 28 C.F.R. 9. A copy of any Verified Statement of Interest, Answer, or Petition filed is to be served on Paul I. Perez, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, Attn: Bonnie A. Glober, Assistant United States Attorney, 300 N. Hogan Street, Suite 700, Jacksonville, Florida 32202-4270. THOMAS D. HURLBURT, JR. UNITED STATES MARSHAL Middle District of Florida 8/31-9/14 AMERICA'S BEST STORAGE & PROPANE 305 E. Fl. Avenue Macclenny, Florida 32063 The following units containing such prop- erty as furniture, household goods, etc., will be sold at public auction on Saturday, Sep- tember 2, 2006, at 10:00 am to pay back rent. Tenant has up until the time of the sale to satisfy back rent. The Company reserves the right to reject any bid and withdraw any items from the sale. Unit #81 Aaron and/or Rosemary Trostler Unit #75 Mary Foreman Unit #85 & #90 Katina Allen 8/24-31 Adetsing Deadln Legdals:0p CREWS for County Comnmissioner, District 4 4 : Mark Crews supports: * Managing growth in a po. for all of Baker County. *A new jail facility The Council on Aging State of the art schools. ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR DROP-OFF I,,~ ~ t THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday August 31, 2006 Page 7 LegalNotices PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS TO BE VOTED ON NOVEMBER 7,2006 NOTICE OF ELECTION I, Sue M. Cobb, Secretary of State of the State of Florida, do hereby give notice that an elec- tion will be held in each county in Florida, on November 7, 2006, for the ratification or rejection of proposed constitutional amendments of the State of Florida. NO..1 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE IH, SECTION 19 (Legislative) Ballot Title: STATE PLANNING AND BUDGET PROCESS Ballot Summary: Proposing amendments to the State Constitution to limit the amount of nonrecurring general revenue which may be appropriated for recurring purposes in any fiscal year to 3 percent of the total general revenue funds estimated to be available, unless otherwise approved by a three-fifths vote of the Legislature; to establish a Joint Legislative Budget Commission, which shall issue long-range finan- cial outlooks; to provide for limited adjustments in the state budget without the concurrence of the full Legislature, as provided by general law; to reduce the number of times trust funds are automatically terminated; to require the preparation and biennial revision of a long-range state planning document; and to establish a Government Efficiency Task Force and specify its duties. Full Texte ARTICLE Ill LEGISLATURE SECTION 19. State Budgeting, Planning and Appropriations Processes. - (a) ANNUAL BUDGETING. W1} Effective July 1, 1994, General law shall prescribe the adoption of annual state budgetary and planning processes and require that detail reflecting the annualized costs of the state budget and reflecting the nonrecurring costs of the budget requests shall accompany state department and agency legislative budget requests, the governor's recommended budget, and appropriation bills. (2) Unless approved by a three-fifths vote of the membership of each house appropriations made for recurring purposes from nonrecurring general revenue funds for any fiscal year shall not exceed three percent of the total general revenue funds estimated to be available at the time such appro- priation is made (3) As prescnbed by general law each stare deDanrment and agphcy shall be rouir,.d to submit a legislative budget request thal is based upon and that retleci mie long-range firrarircral outlooK adopted by the joint legislative budgal commiEsson or inat SDe'if'ically e-olains any vari ane ram T long-range financial outlook contained in me reque t l4) For purposes ol this motion stubsection. the terms depanmenril arid agency srall rn':lude the judicial branch. (b) APPROPRIATION BILLS FORMAT. Separate sections within the general appropriation bill shall be used for each major program area of the state budget; major program areas shall include: edu- cation enhancement "lottery" trust fund items; education (all other funds); human services; criminal justice and corrections. natural resources. environment, growth management and transportation. general government, and judicial Dranch. Each major program area shall include an itemization of expenditures for, state operations; slate capital outlay, aid to local governmerils and nonprolil organizations operations; aid to local governments ano nonprofit organizations capital outlay federal funds and the associated state matching funds; spending authorizations for operations; and spend-, ing authorizations for capital outlay Additionally, appropriation bills passed by the legislature shall include an itemization of specific appropriations :hat exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) in 1992 dollars. For purposes of this subsection, "specific appropriation," "itemization," and "major program area" shall be defined by law. This itemization threshold shall be adjusted by general law every four years to reflect the rale of inflation or deflation as indicated in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers U.S. City Average. All Items, or successor reports as reported by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics or its successor. Substantive bills containing appropriations shall aiso ne suojecl to the itemization requirement mandated under this provision and shall be subject to the govemor's specific appropriation veto power described in Article III, Section 8. This subsection shall be effective July 1, 1994. (c) APPROPRIATIONS REVIEW PROCESS. (1) No later than September 15 of each year the joint legislative budget commission shall issue a long-range financial outlook setting out recommended fiscal strategies for the state and its depart- mants and aaencnies, in nrder to assist the lenilati ire in making h budget decisions The Iono-range financial outlook must include major workload and revenue paragraph the joint legislative budget commission shall use r .MR r*ni ut t. av emonlmmenn i oadditional o'fficial aetimatesC s estimates In order to implement this current official consensus estimates and (2) The joint legislative budget commission shall seek input from the public and from the executive and judicial branches when developing and recommending the long-range financial outlook (3) The legislature shall prescribe by general law conditions under which limited adjustments to the budget as recommended by the governor or the chief justice of the supreme court may be approved without the concurrence of the full legislature Effective July 1, 1993, general law shall pre ar.he ran :ra e ani a .ir a, a. .h ..anrnm nr and o8.nr of 311 vermirier, t ir, su-.ril a oilarn;na doc- umel tne hi Sme '~g rJgwl-vqu "El lofre C. -I9tepu~~iul revew a4 rts ,ncudea acNrr~rper..;oncorMthe rn,.1, r d, -" and budget requests to those major issues included in the governor's recommended budget. For purposes of this subsection, the terms department and agency shall include the judicial branch. (d) SEVENTY-TWO HOUR PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD. All general appropriation bills shall be fur- nished to each member of the legislature, each member of the cabinet, the governor, and the chief justice of the supreme court at least seventy-two hours before final passage by either house of the legislature of the bill in the form that will be presented to the governor. (e) FINAL BUDGET REPORT. Effective November 4, 1992, A final budget report shall be prepared as prescribed by general law. The final budget report shall be produced no later than the 120th 90th day after the beginning of the fiscal year, and copies of the report shall be furnished to each member of the legislature, the head of each department and agency of the, state, the auditor general, and the chief justice of the supreme court. (f) TRUST FUNDS. (1) No trust fund of the State of Florida or other public body may be created or re-created by law without a three-fifths 38/5) vote of the,membership of each house of the legislature in a separate bill for that purpose only. (2) State trust funds in existence before the effective date of this subsection shall terminate not mote than four years after the effective date of this subsection. State trust funds created after the effective date of this subsection shall terminate not more than four years after the effective date of the act authorizing the initial creation of the trust fund. By law the legislature may set a shorter time period for which any trust fund is authorized. (3) Trust funds required by federal programs or mandates; trust funds established for bond cov- enants, indentures, or resolutions, whose revenues are legally pledged by the state or public body to meet debt service or other financial requirements of any debt obligations of the state or any public body; the state transportation trust fund; tile trust fund containing the net annual proceeds from the Florida Education Lotteries; the Florida retirement trust fund; trust funds for institutions under the management of the Board of Governors regents, where such trust funds are for auxiliary enterpris- es and contracts, grants, and donations, as those terms are defined by general law; trust funds that serve as clearing funds or accounts for the-chief financial officer or state agencies; trust funds that account for assets held by the state in a trustee capacity as an agent or fiduciary for individuals, pri- vate organizations, or other governmental units; and other trust funds authorized by this Constitution, are not subject to the requirements set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection. (4) All cash balances and income of any trust funds abolished under this subsection shall be deposited into the general revenue fund. (5) The provisions of this subsection shall be effective November 4, 1992. (g) BUDGET STABILIZATION FUND. Beginning with the 1994 1995 fiscal year, at least 1% of an amount eneaml to the iat nmnltei' fiscal veur's nt revenue nllections for the nenarlI revenue fund shall be nri leastt 2%a to at 1997 36 fiscal yet fiscal year, at least 4% of said amount for the 1997 1998 fiscal year, and at least 5% of said amount for the 1998 1999 fiscal year. Subject to the provisions of this subsection, the budget stabilization fund shall be maintained at an amount equal to at least 5% of the last completed fiscal year's net revenue collections for the general revenue fund shall be retained in the budget stabilization fund. The budget stabilization fund's principal balance shall not exceed an amount equal to 10% of the last completed fiscal year's net revenue collections for the general revenue fund. The legislature shall provide criteria for withdrawing funds from the budget stabilization fund in a separate bill for that purpose only and only for the purpose of. covering revenue shortfalls of the general revenue fund or for the purpose of providing funding for an emergency, as defined by general law. General law shall provide for the restoration of this fund. The budget stabilization fund shall be comprised of funds not otherwise obligated or committed for any purpose. (h) LONG-RANGE STATE PLANNING DOCUMENT AND DEPARTMENT AND AGENCY PLANNING DOCUMENT PROCESSES: General law shall provide for a long-range state plan- ning document The governor shall recommend to the legislature biennially any revisions to the long-range state planning document, as defined by law. General law shall require a biennial review and revision of the long-range state planning document, shall require the governor to report to the legislature on the progress in achieving the state planning document's goals, and shall require all departments and agencies of state government to develop planning documents that identify state- wide strategic goals and objectives consistent with the long-range state planning document. The long-range state planning document and department and agency planning documents shall remain - subject to review and revision by the legislature. The long-range state planning document must include projections of future needs and resources of the state which are consistent with the long- range financial outlook The department and agency planning documents shall include a prioritized listing of planned expenditures for review and possible reduction in the event of revenue shortfalls, as defined by general law. To ensure productivity and efficiency in the executive, legislative, and judi clal branches, a quality management and accountability program shall be implemented by general law. For the purposes of this subsection, the terms department and agency shall include the judicial branch. This subsection shall be effective July 1, 1993. (i) GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY TASK FORCE No later than January of 2007 and each fourth year thereafter the president of the senate the speaker of the house of representatives and the governor shall appoint a government efficiency task force the membership of which shall be estab- lished by general law The task force shall be composed of members of the legislature and repre- sentatives from the private and public sectors who shall develop recommendations for improving governmental operations and reducing costs Staff to assist the task force in performing its duties shall be assigned by general law and the task force may obtain assistance from the private sector The task force shall complete its work within one year and shall submit its recommendations to the joint legislative budget commission the governor and the chief justice of the supreme court, (j) JOINT LEGISLATIVE BUDGET COMMISSION There is created within the legislature the joint leniclative hidnot rnommissinn nomrnnnoed nf nuial nmhers nf enate mmhbers annnppointed hby the house of representa- tives Each member shall serve at the pleasure of the officer who appointed the member A vacancy on the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment From November of each odd-numbered year through October of each even-numbered year the chairperson of the joint legislative budget commission shall be appointed by the president of the senate and the vice chairperson of the commission shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives From November of each even-numbered year through October of each odd-numbered year the chairperson of the joint legislative budget commission shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and the vice chairperson of the commission shall be appointed by the pres- ident of the senate The joint legislative budget commission shall be governed by the joint rules of the-senate-andtif house of reoresentatives.jwhich_shall remainjn-eJfect-untilj:eDea[ed-oriamended quorum Ac each house In addition t ltion l e commission snall 'resident of the senate and the speak i members of each house plus one tion by the commission requires a m SThe nnmmrifior' mn av nrl cnt hf is r o the nowe.r and duties sp,, and duties spa ; all other powers and perfo I hu naneral laiw nr point n rule convene at least quarterly and shall convene at the' :er of the house of representatives A majority of the additional member from either house constitutes a majority vote of the commission members present of meetings through teleconfentnbes or similar mrnns this subsection the joint legislative budget commis- any other duties not in conflict with naragranh (c)(3) diu as pin-oriuu uy .genera aw ja n o NO.2 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT " ARTICLE VI, SECTION 4 (Legislative) Ballot Title: TERM LIMITS Removed from the ballot by the Florida Leqislature. NO.3 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE XI, SECTION 5S (Legislative) Ballot Title: REQUIRING BROADER PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS Ballot Summary: Proposes an amendment to Section 5 of Article XI of the State Constitution to require that anypro- posed amendment to or revision of the State Constitution, whether proposed by the Legislature. by initiative, or by any other method, must be approved by at :east 60 percent of the voters of the state voting on the measure, ratherpthan by a simple majority. This proposed amendment would not change the current requirement that a proposed constitutional amendment imposing;a riew state tax or fee be approved by at least 2/3 of the voters of the state voting in the election in which such an amendment is considered. FullText: ARTICLE XI AMENDMENTS SECTION 5. Amenadment or revision election - la) A proposed amendment to or revision of this constitution, or any part of it, shall be submitted to the electors at the next general election held more than ninety days after the joint resolution or repon ol revision commission, constitutional convention or taxation and budget reform commission propos- ing 11 is filed with the custodian ol stare records, unless, pursuant to law enacted by the affirmative %oie of three-fourtns or the membership of each house of the legislature and limited to a single amendment or revision. ii .s submitted at an earlier special election held more than ninety days after such riling IDI A proposed amendment or revision or this constitution, or any part of it. by initiative snail be sutimitied lo Ihe eieciors at Ihe general election provided the initiative petition is filed with the custo- dian o01 sate records no laler Ihan February I ol the year in which the general election Is held. c)i The legislature shall provide by general law, prior to the holding of an election pursuant to mis section lor the provision of a statement to the public regarding the probable financial Impact of any amendment proposed by initiative pursuant to section 3 (di Once in the tenth week. and once in the sixtm week immediately preceding the week in which the election is held the proposed amendment or revision, with notice of the date of election at which it will be submitted to the electors, snail be published in one newspaper of general circulation in each county in which a newspaper is published. (e) Unless otherwise specifically provided for elsewhere in this constitution if the proposed amend- ment or revision is approved by vote of at least sixty percent of the electors voting on the measure it shall be effective as an amendment to or revision of the constitution of the state on the first Tuesday after the list Monday in January following the election, or on such other date as may be specified in the amendment or revision SNO.4 CONSTITUTIONALAMElNDMENT ARTICLE X, SECTION 27 ; (Citizen Initiative) Ballot Title: PROTECT PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY YOUTH, FROM ADDICTION, DISEASE, AND OTHER HEALTH HAZARDS OF USING TOBACCO Ballot Summary: To protect people, especially youth, from addiction, disease, and other health hazards of using tobacco, the Legislature shall use some Tobacco Settlement money annually for a comprehensive statewide tobacco education and prevention program using Centers for Disease Control best prac- tices. Specifies some program components,, emphasizing youth, requiring one-third of total annual funding for advertising. Annual funding is 15% of 2005 Tobacco Settlement payments to Florida, adjusted annually for inflation. Provides definitions. Effective immediately. Full Text: BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OFFLORIDA TIIATAricle X, Florida Constitution, is amended to add the following: Section 27. Comprehensive Statewide Tobacco Education And Prevention Program. In order to pro- tect people especialii youth ..from health hazards of using tIbacco, including.aoddtive disorders, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and lung diseases, aid to dasdouiire use of to-c- particularly among youth, a portion of the money that tobacco companies pay to the State of Florida under the Tobacco Settlement each year shall be used to fund a comprehensive statewide tobacco education and prevention program consistent with recommendations of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as follows: (a) Program. The money appropriated pursuant to this section shall be used to fund a compre- hensive statewide tobacco education and prevention program consistent with the recommendations for effective program components in the. 1999 Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs of the CDC, as such Best Practices may be amended by the CDC. This program shall include, at a minimum, the following components, ana may include additional components that are also contained within the CDC Best Practices, as periodically amended, and that are effective at accomplishing the purpose of this section, and that do not undermine the effectiveness of these required, minimum components: (1) an advertising campaign to discourage the use of tobacco and to educate people, especially youth, about the heahh nazards of tobacco whicn shall be designed to be effective at achieving these goals and shall include, but need not be limited to, television, radio, and print advertising, with no limitations on any individual advertising medium utilized; and which shall be funded at a level equivalent to one-third of each total annual appropriation required by this section;. (2) evidence-based curricula and programs to educate youth about tobacco and to discourage their use of it, including, but not limited to, programs that involve youth, educate youth about the health hazards of tobacco, help youth develop skills to refuse tobacco, and demonstrate to youth how to stop using tobacco; (3) programs of local community-based partnerships that discourage the use of tobacco and work to educate people, especially youth, about the health hazards of tobacco, with an emphasis on pro- grams that involve youth and emphasize the prevention and cessation of tobacco use; (4) enforcement of laws, regulations, and policies against the sale or other provision of tobacco to minors, and the possession of tobacco by minors; and .' , (5) publicly-reported annual evaluations to ensure that moneys appropriated pursuant to ;this sec- tion are spent properly, which shall include evaluation of the program's effectiveness in reducing and preventing tobacco use, and annual recommendations for improvements to enhance the program's effectiveness, which are to include comparisons to similar programs proven to be .effective in other states, as well as comparisons to CDC Best Practces, including amendments thereto. (b) Funding. In every year beginning with the calendar year after voters approve this amendment, the Florida Legislature shall appropriate, for the purpose expressed herein, from the total gross funds that tobacco companies pay to the State of Florida under the Tobacco.Settiement, artamount equal to fifteen percent of such funds paid to the State in 2005; and the appropriation required by this section shall be adjusted annually for inflation, using the Consumer Price Index as published by the United States Department of Labor. (c) Definitions. "Tobacco" includes, without limitation, tobacco itself and tobacco products that include tobacco and are intended or expected for human use or consumption, including, but not lim- ited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and smokeless tobacco. The "Tobacco Settlement" means that certain Settlement Agreement dated August 25, 1997, entered Into In settlement of the case styled as State of Florida, et al. v. American Tobacco Company, et al., Case No. 95-1466 AH (Fla. 15" Cir. Ct.), as amended by Stipulation of Amendment dated September 11, 1998; and Includes any subsequent amendments and successor agreements. "Youth" includes minors and young adults.. (d) Effective Date. This amendment shall become effective immediately upon approval by the ,vot- ers. . Financial Impact Statement: . This amendment requires state government to appropriate approximately $57 million in 2007 for the Comprehensive Statewide Tobacco Education and Prevention Program. Thereafter, this amount will increase annually with inflation. This spending is expected to reduce tobacco consumption. As a result, some long-term savings to state and local government health and insurance programs are probable, but indeterminate. Also, minor revenue loss to state government is probable, but indeter- minate. NO.5 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE m, SECTION 16 (Citizen Initiative) Ballot Title: INDEPENDENT NONPARTISAN COMMISSION TO APPORTION LEGISLATIVE AND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS WHICH REPLACES APPORTIONMENT BY LEGISLATURE Removed from the ballot by the Florida Supreme Court. NO.6 CONSTITUTIONALAMENDMENT ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6 ARTICLE XII, SECTION 26 (Legislative) Ballot Title: INCREASED HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION Ballot Summary: Proposing amendment of the State Constitution to Increase the maximum additional homestead exemption for low-income seniors from $25,000 to $50,000 and to schedule the amendment to take effect January 1, 2007, if adopted. Full Text: ARTICLE VII FINANCE AND TAXATION SECTION 6. Homestead exemptions.- (a) Every person who has-the legal or equitable title to real estate and maintains thereon the per- ably disc to the pi United S an applic of enter anttina th a at the time of entering the military service of the United States and the veteran was honor- oharged upon separation from military service The discount shall be in a percentage equal percentage of the veteran's permanent service-connected disability as determined by the states Department of Veterans Affairs To qualify for the discount granted by this subsection cant must submit to the county property appraiser by March 1 proof of residency at the time ng military service an official letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs he percentage of the veteran's service-connected disability and such evidence that reason- itffin +th disability, as nmbat r ,iated and a .rnn,, nof the u teran's hnnrablhe discnhrne If writing of the reasons law waive the annual December 7 2006 is s denies the request for a discount the appraiser must notify the applicant in for the denial and the veteran may reapply The Legislature may by general --"--" *****^~^^* i b t This subsection shall take eff t r n su sequel years i i usco ni K IW s not require implementing legislation NO.8 CONSTITUTIONALAMENDMENT ARTICLE X, SECTION 6 (Legislative) Ballot Title: EMINENT DOMAIN Ballot Siunary: Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to prohibit the transfer of private property taken by eminent .domain to a natural person or private entity; providing that the Legislature may by gen- eral law passed by a three-fifths vote of the membership of each house of the Legislature permit exceptions allowing the transfer of such private property; and providing that this prohibition on the transfer of private property taken by eminent domain is applicable if the petition of taking that initi- ated the condemnation proceeding was filed on or after January 2, 2007. Foll Ibt: ARTICLE X MISCELLANEOUS SECTION 6. Eminent domain.- (a) No private property shall be taken except for a public purpose and with full compensation there- for paid to each owner or secured by deposit in the registry 6f the court and available to the owner. (b) Provision may be made by law for the taking of easements, by like proceedings, for the drain- age of the land of one person over or through the land of another. (c) Private property taken by eminent domain pursuant to a petition to initiate condemnation pro- ceedings filed on or after January-2 2007 may not be conveyed to a natural person or private entity except as provided by general law passed by a three-fifths vote of the membership of each house of the Legislature Well Drilling ~ Water Softeners & Purification Septic Tanks ~ Drain Fields ~ Culverts 259-6934 WE'RE YOUR WATER EXPERTS Licensed in Florida & Georgia VISA MasterCard American Express Discover 7'.. 1.- W. -.. %-A-' manent residence of the owner, or another legally or naturally dependent upon the owner, shall be exempt from taxation thereon, except assessments for special benefits, up to the assessed valuation of five thousand dollars, upon establishment of right thereto in the manner prescribed by law. The real estate may be held by legal or equitable title, by the entireties, jointly, in common, as a condo- minium, or indirectly by stock ownership or membership representing the owner's or member's pro- prietary interest in a corporation owning a fee or a leasehold initially in excess of ninety-eight years. (b) Not more than one.exemption shall be allowed any individual or family unit or with respect to any residential unit. No exemption shall exceed the value of the real estate assessable to the owner or, in case of ownership through stock or membership in a corporation, the value of the proportion which the interest in the corporation bears to the assessed value of the property. (c) By general law and subject to conditions specified therein, the exemption shall be increased to a total of twenty-five thousand dollars of the assessed value of the real estate for each school district levy. By general law and subject to conditions specified therein, the exemption for all other levies may be increased up to an amount not exceeding ten thousand dollars of the assessed value of the real estate if the owner has attained age sixty-five or is totally and permanently disabled and if the owner is not entitled to the exemption provided in subsection (d). (d) By general law and subject to conditions specified therein, the exemption shall be increased to a total of the following amounts of assessed value of real estate for each levy other than those of school districts: fifteen thousand dollars with respect to 1980 assessments; twenty thousand dollars with respect to 1981 assessments; twenty-five thousand dollars with respect to assessments for 1982 and each year thereafter. However, such increase shall rot apply with respect to any assess- ment roll until such roll is first determined to be iii compliance with the provisions of section 4 by a state agency designated by general law. This subsection shall stand repealed on the effective date of any amendment to section 4 which provides .for the assessment of homestead property at a speci- fied percentage of its just value. (e) By general law and subject to conditions specified therein, the Legislature may provide to renters, who are permanent residents, ad valorem tax relief on all ad valorem tax levies. Such ad valorem tax relief shall be in the form and amount established by general law. (f) The legislature may, by general law, allow counties or municipalities, for the purpose of their respective lax levies and subject to the provisions of general law, to grant an additional homestead tax exemption not exceeding fifty twenty-five thousand dollars to any person who has the legal or equitable title to real estate and maintains thereon the permanent residence of the owner and who has attained age sixty-five and whose household income, as defined by general law, does not exceed twenty thousand dollars. The general law must allow counties and municipalities to grant this additional exemption, within the limits prescribed in this subsection, by ordinance adopted in the manner prescribed oy general law and must provide for the periodic adjustment of the income limi- tation prescrioed in hirs subsecution or changes in the cost of living ARTICLE XII SCHEDULE' SECTION 26 Increased homestead exemption -The amendment to Section 6 of Article VII increasing the maximum additional amount of the homestead exemption for low-income seniors shall take effect January 1 2007 NO.7 CONSTITUTIONALAMENDMENT ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6 (Legislative) Ballot Title: PERMANENTLY DISABLED VETERANS' DISCOUNT ON HOMESTEAD AD VALOREM TAX Ballot Summary: Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to provide a discount from the amount of ad valorem tax on the homestead of a partially or totally permanently disabled veteran who is age 65 or older who was a Flonda resident at the time of entering military service, whose disability was com- bat-related, and who was honorably discharged to specify the percentage of the discount as equal to the percentage of the veteran's permanent service-connected disability; to specify qualification requirements for the discount; to authorize the Legislature to waive the annual application require- ment in subsequent years by general law. and to specify that the provision takes effect December 7, 2006., is self-executing, and does nor require implementing legislation. Full Text ARTICLE VII FINANCE AND TAXATION SECTION 6. Homestead exemptions.- (a) Every person who has the legal or equitable title to real estate and maintains thereon the per- manent residence of the owner, or another legally or naturally dependent upon the owner, shall be exempt from taxation thereon, except assessments for special benefits, up to the assessed valuation of five thousand dollars, upon establishment of right thereto in the manner prescribed by law. The real estate may be held by legal or equitable title, by the entireties, jointly, in common, as a condo- minium, or indirectly by stock ownership or membership representing the owner's or member's pro- prietary interest in a corporation owning afee or a leasehold initially in excess of ninety-eight years. (b),Not more than one exemption shall be allowed any individual or family unit or with respect to any residential unit. No exemption shall exceed the value of the real estate assessable to the owner or, in case of ownership through stock or membership in a corporation, the value of the proportion which the interest in the corporation bears to the assessed value of the property. (c) Bygeneral law and subject to conditions specified therein, the exemption shall be increased to a total oftwenrty-five thousand dollars of the assessed value of the real estate for each school district levy By general law and subject to conditions specified therein, the exemption for all other levies may be increased up to an amount not exceeding ten thousand dollars of the assessed value of the real estate if the owner has attained age sixty-five or is totally and permanently disabled and if the owner is noi entitled to tre exemption provided in subsection idl (d) By general law and subject to conditions specified therein, the exemption shall be increased lo a total of the following amounts ot assessed value of real estate for each levy other than mose of school districts fifteen rTiodssnd dollars w.th respect to 1980 assessments, twenty thousand dollars "fithrespeit'lit, 181i agsi'l0reridn IWenty-live rnousand dollars with respect to assessments for .1982,and.eacn year thereafter . However, such increase snall nol apply with respect to any assessment roll until such roll is first determined to be in compliance with the provisions of section 4 by a state agency designated by general law. This subsection shall stand repealed on the effective date of any amendment to sec- tion 4 which provides for the assessment of homestead property at a specified percentage of its just .value. (e) By general law and subject to conditions specified therein, the Legislature may provide to renters who are permanent residents, ad valorem tax relief on all ad valorem tax levies Such ad valorem tax relief shall be in the form and amount estaDiished Dy general law (f) The legislature may, by general law, allow counties or municipalities, for the purpose of their respective tax levies and subject to the provisions of general law,'to grant an additional homestead tax exemption not exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars toany person who has the legal or equi- table title to real estate and maintains thereon the permanent residence of the owner and who has attained age Sixty-five and whose household income, as defined by general law, does not exceed twenty thousand dollars. The general law must allow counties and municipalities to grant this addi- tional exemption, within the limits prescribed in this subsection, by ordinance adopted in the manner prescribed by general law, and must provide for the periodic adjustment of the income limitation prescribed in this subsection for changes in the cost of living. (g) Each veteran who is age 65 or older who is partially or totally permanently disabled shall receive a discount from the amount of the ad valorem tax otherwise owed on homestead property the ete=ran owns and resides in if the disahilitvwas co nmhat related the veteran was a resident of I Oruer LU mulut u ammy as coi 3 v, d III Wild Rurtirlb Iluticiftwits umulltuyu 11 ar I Ul UUMAI I ... 14 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday August 31, 2006 Page 8 Bryceville suspects pot pipe hid in inconspicuous place After being arrested August He also was charged w 27 on drug charges and for con- possession of cocaine, a felor tributing to the delinquency of and marijuana, as well as t a minor, and as he was. being once-hidden pipe. The latter tv placed in a patrol car, a Bry- charges are misdemeanors. ceville man told police he had She was charged with pc a marijuana pipe hidden in his session of cocaine and no va rectum. driver's license, and cited f Officers removed one of his having faulty equipment (t handcuffs to allow James Dev- headlight). ane, 23, to extricate it. She was booked and release They also added a charge of to her father. possession of drug equipment. In another drug case, Ange Deputy Adam Faircloth Wilson, 37, of Macclenny w stopped the car around 2:30 am arrested August 25 for misd when he saw it driving on South meanor possession of marijua Seventh Street with a malfunc- and drug equipment. tioning headlight. Ms. Wilson. an employee The driver, a 17-year-old the \VWal-Mart Distribution Ce Macclenny girl, admitted she'd ter, reported that night that she been drinking vodka and orange lost a purple bag. juice, and said she'd been with Earlier, another employee h Mr. Devane at a party. turned it in after finding it on t Mr. Devane, when asked by floor. the officer about drugs in the car, Inside the bag was marijua said there were three roaches in and a pipe. the ashtray. She told Deputy Janmes P The officer then handcuffed ham III that she doesn't smo Mr. Devane. pot and doesn't know it got ir Deputy Glen Gnann then her bag. found a partially torn plastic bag / containing cocaine residue. Mr. Devane said the bag did Ba'sic ed testing not belong to him, but it was near The Adult Basic Educati where he was sitting. (ABE) test vwill be given on F Because the girl v\ as under the day. September 15 at 9:00 a influence of alcohol in his pres- at the Family Service Ceni ence, he was charged with con- adjacent to Keller Intermedia tributing to the delinquency of a School in Nlacclenny. minor, a misdemeanor. ALL FLORIDA CUSTOM AIR, INC. COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION SLRVIE ICE MACHINES, COOLERS, FREEZERS 904-260-2090 Returning from duty in Iraq... Armny Spec. Joshua Howell 1,f Macclenny is expected to return to north Florida later this week following a tour in Iraq at Campi Speicher. Spec. Howell, the son of Kim and Deborah Howell of Macclenny, has been in the Army three years since he graduated from Baker Counr' High School and has many friends in the area. He will now be stationed in Savannah and plans to make the Army a career. His grand- parents are Eddie and Flossie Maddox of Macclenny. Welcome home Josh! ith ny, he. wo os- lid for he ed ela 'as le- na at en- e'd ad he na ar- ke nto on ri- in ter ate BIHi iili FmB Give your child a head start... 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Vote for Paul Raulerson Paid political advertisement paid for and approved by Paul Raulerson, School Board Member District 4 If you sufferfrom: Try Vemma Today! with Mangosteen and Essential Mineral Even if you are not health challenged be proactive so you will never be faced wit any of the ailments listed above. Endorsed by Dr. Mehmet C. Oz, MD a Michael F. Roizen, MD., as seen on Oprc 60 Minutes, and in the May '06 issue of Esquire Magazine. Visit our website www.nutritionhealthinfo.com Then go to www.vemmnabuilder.com/22753 For more information Call (904) 259-3603 (904) 408-97 mffv.__ 1% PIACLA %a RAW -2?pw wl l t' miriva 7% 1 75 I THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday August 31, 2006 Page 9 Arrested after accident; had pistol in waistband h **p A Margaretta man involved in an accident at US 90 and CR 139 the evening of August 27 ended up with two felony counts added to others related to the ac- cident. Police say Leon Paige, 61, produced an unloaded small cal- iber pistol from his waistband while being booked into county jail later that evening. Other charges include careless driving and having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. Deputy William Hilliard said Mr. Paige was uninjured when his Ford pickup flipped onto its side as he attempted to turn onto 139 about 7:35. When the offi- cer got to the scene, he detected an odor of alcohol coming from Mr. Paige, who admitted to drinking that day.' The officer found an open beer inside the vehicle, and also learned Mr. Paige was driving on a suspended license and his vehicle was to be impounded by order of the Jacksonville Port Authority. .In addition to the concealed weapon felony, he is charged with attempting to bring contra- band into the jail. In a case about 1:00 am on the same date. Dwight Davis, 20, of Sanderson was arrested for run- ning on foot from Deputy Erik Deloach off Maze Road near Reid Stafford Road. The officer said he got behind a tan 4-door driven by Mr. Davis after noting it had no tag. The vehicle speeded up and turned onto Maze, w here the deputy lo- cated it by following tire tracks. Two 19-year-old females were in the rear seat, but Mr. Davis was hiding in a nearby tree line. Passenger Charles Midyette, 23, of Glen St. Mary also ran and was not caught. A criminal Tractor Work --MOWING .. BOX BLADING DISKING DIRT WORK Call for free estimates! Office 653-1813 'Cell 904-229-4584 T.C. Green complaint was filed against him for resisting. The girls were not charged. The four were stopped the previous evening by Deputy Brad Dougherty, who ordered them not to drive the vehicle because they were intoxicated. The report does not address why the driver was not arrested for DUI or a related charge., Andin a third case, Floyd Bar- ron Jr., 18, no.address indicated. was charged with possession of alcohol .underage after his 1991 Ford SUV %\as stopped near the entrance to Cypress Pointe about 12:30 am on August 26. Deputy Hilliard said he also found a small amount of mari- juana, rolling papers and a pre- scription pill in the vehicle. City '07spending up 2Z7% The City of Macclenny will could change if city officials spend about 27 percent more grant the sheriff a $90,000 in- in 2006-07 than it did this year, crease for two additional offi- according to the proposed $6.6 cers and agree to give the Baker million budget submitted Tues- County Council on Aging its re- day night to city commission- quested amount of $47,424. ers. The tax rate will not change. ,. General fund expenses are l projected to be $4.2 million, with utilities coming in at $2.4 for the week of million.ortheweekof The amended budget for September 4-8 2005-06 stands at $5.2 million, BREAKFAST although the original "final" TUESDAY. Sausage biscuit, fruit budget was $4.8 million. juice and milk. Among the big ticket items WEDNESDAY: Cereal with whole for the coming year are a new wheat toast, fruit juice and milk. wing onto city hall, which is pro- THLiRSDAY: Pancake and sau- jected to cost $370,000, resur- sage on a stick, fruiuiice and rrulk. facing a number of city streets FRIDAY: Waffles, fruit juice and ($550,000) and a new lift station milk. at Turkey Creek ($150,000). LUNCH The budget includes an TUESDAY: Pepperoni Pizza Slice across-the-board 3 percent raise or Chunky Chicken Soup %ith ahome- for cit. employees. made wheat roll. seasoned mixed %eg- On the revenue side. how- tables, tossed salad. chilled fruit choice ever, the budget anticipates $7 and milk. million. WEDNESDAY: Rib Part on a bun or turke% pot pie wish a biscuin. sea- Utilities will account for soned cabbage., carrot coins, w /dressing, $2.8 million, up from $1.9 mil- chilled Iruit choice, and milk. lion. while general fund income THURSDAY: Turke) and rice cas- is counted at $4.2 million, a serole sith homemade heat roll or $600,000 increase over the cur- breaded chicken patr on a bun, hash brown parry., letruce and tomato slices. rent year. chilled fruit choice, and milk. Even without a rate hike. FRIDAY: Baked Hot Pocket, gold- ad valorem taxes will bring in en corn dog, baked fries. creamy slaw, $682.000. a nearly 24 percent chilled fruit choice and milk jump. The increasing value of property within the city accounts for the rise. In JUSt 71 days... As presented, the proposed You can have the skills budget includes a contingency Youneed to get a job as a fund of $341.211, although that n -, o,,,.,. -. Competitive Cheer & Dance * A Tumbling Dance Twirl nFive-Star All ages, male & female Team .. All ages, male femalee * Call 259-2266 S to register Located by Food Lion on Sixth St. I want to thank the many people who welcomed me into their homes, those I met on the street who listened to my message and those who attended the speaking. Your interest in the welfare of our county has encouraged me greatly. Over the last several years we have consistently seen the county accumulate our tax dollars and not put them to use. Many of us have patiently waited for those funds to be used on much needed projects such as the paving of Charlie Rowe Road. Mr. Jemigan, I understand your frustrations with the current administration and their failure to use our funds for services many times promised. My opponent stated in an ad he had'acquired'funding for paving Bob Burnsed Rd, Reid Stafford Rd., Crews Rd. and others. Where is the list of his accomplishments that actually put the money to use? The application of tax dollars will not be an issue if I am elected.] will use the revenues of the county for the purpose they were intended- to provide better services for our citizens. I will assure you, the voters, of the following: 0 Under my watch'we'will create new jobs and bring in industry. We will create a larger tax base and a better economic environment to help support the needs of the community. Our next generation will not be forced to commute to Duval County for employment, higher education or entertainment., 0 Under my watch'we'will reinstitute pride in our community. We have an abundance of resources we should be proud of. We should not be satisfied with the state viewing us as under privileged, economically depressed or fiscally constrained. I will work hard to see we become a county with political clout, economic strength and a vibrant business community. I will see that we move forward into the future and not remain dependant on Tallahassee for our needs. 0 Under my watch I will take the oath of the office of county commissioner seriously. I will work for the people. There will not be a personal agenda to keep the status quo. I will perform my duties with the utmost integrity and character. 0 Under my watch'we'(all five commissioners) will work as a team. I will not be a stand alone commissioner.'We'will work with the chamber, the development commission and the state to build Baker County into a competitive regional force. I will pledge to obtain and keep the best of relations with all branches of government in our county knowing the lack of cooperation with others has caused us to find ourselves where we are today. My opponents ad once again was right on target. The decisions facings are monumental. However, based on our past record of achievements a new face is what we need. Politics as usual is not the answer. We need someone with a new approach to the crucial issues. Please elect Jason Knabb. 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(904)777-6000 www.vystarcu.org *Annual Pa.eriage vlaid; (APY I ,r,..:.r, are iCllncim aa .r AAuruI .3 2006 0 aid Ia 5sunDpci l inaoiie TtI.,r i: a -ut. ir.i.i ,,6n I or -. ..1, .r.ai.i ca i .: T.:il V, lai Iriu[ ev ir. Naor-al Ciljda Unihon Acirir,.)llnllr L-.. ' -I-, .. .. -. .. ,'-*- 4 ,W.1 i? ,1 -T I ..; ,. Florida Statute 1008.25(8)(b) mandates that the below data be provided to the public. The promotion and retention policies for each school are referenced and available to parents and students in the 2006-2007 Student Progression Plan. District Results for BAKER COUNTY SCHOOLS Students Scoring at Level 1 and Level 2 on the Reading Portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) The following table shows FCAT Reading results for all students (all curriculum groups) tested during the 2006 administration of the FCAT in the district. Number Percent Total Number Percent Number Percent Scoring at Scoring at Grade Number Scoring at Scoring at Scoring at Scoring at Levels 1 Levels 1 and Level Tested Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 and 2 2 3 341 43 12.61% 34 9.97% 77 22.58% 4 346 90 26.01% 74 21.39% 164 47.4% 5 359 74 20.61% 69 19.22% 143 39.83% 6 365 77 21.1% 86 23.56% 163 44.66% 7 359 65 18.11% 95 26.46% 160 44.57% 8 347 86 24.78% 115 33.14% 201 57.93% 9 381 115 .30.18% 130 34.12% 245 64.3% 10 310 148 47.74% 85 27.42%, 233 75.16% Students Retained (not Promoted) in Grades 3 through 10 The following table shows the number and percentage of students retained, by grade, for all students in grades 3 through 10 within the district. Grade 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Number 24 6 5 12 25 28 63 36 Retained End-of-Year 347 347 361 370 364 358 392 338 Membership* Percent 6.92% 1.73% 1.39% 3.24% 6.87% 7.82% 16.07% 10.65% Retained End-of-year membership is the count of all students who are enrolled at the end of the year and for whom a decision on promotion status is required and reported. Number of Students Promoted for Good Cause, by Category of Exemption This table shows the number of third-grade students who were exempted from the FCAT reading requirement and promoted for good cause at the end of the 2005-06 school year. Students with SWD Students ELL/LEP Students with Students Students SWD Retained Students with Disabilities Passing Demonstrating Retained Twicewith Less than 2 (SWD) not Alternative Proficiency Once with 2 or More Years in ESOL e EP Assessment through Portfolio Years of FCAT per IEP Remediation Remediation 2 4 4 0 12 1 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday August 31, 2006 Page 10 i cia' 4.aisi'e Lpm Carter New baby sister Ashton. Mason and Rylee Carter are pleased to announce the birth of sister Anslee Lkvnn on Jul 25. 2006 at Memorial Medi- cal Center in Jacksonville.She weighed 8 pounds and \\as 20 5 inches long. Her parents are Wil and Lisa :Carter of Cu) le. Proud grandpar- jents are Shelley Taylor of Mac- dclenny, Earl and Jean Taylor of 'Glen St. Mary. and Bill and Pa- ,tricia Cartet of Bo\\ ling Green. Ky. Aidin Justin Hobby Jornm in Augusta Calmin Tanner and Victor Hob- by of Nlacclenny are pleased to announce the birth of son Aiden Justin on August 2, 2006 at Doc- tor's Hospital in Augusta, Ga. He weighed 6 pounds. 12 ounces and was 19 inches long, and joins brothers and sisters Lisa, Shannon. Miranda, Bran- don and Heather. Proud grandparents are Luis and Margaret N larrero of Gro% townn, Ga. and Margaret McDougal of St. Joseph, Michigan. a i rm YarKer AIIISOn rrevat is excited to announce the arrival of her baby brother Cole Ryder Prevatt. Cole Ryder was born June ,9. 2Q06,qt. weighed 7 Ibs 14 oz and Was 19 1/2 inches long. Proud parents are Casey and Pelinah Prevatt. Grandparents are Hower and Wanda Guess of Glen St. Mary S and Timmy and Alease Lee of : Macclenny. ~iI 4 1 James Caleb Richardson A son arrives David and Marcelle Richard- son of Glen St. Mary are pleased to announce the birth of son James Caleb on August 16, 2006 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville. James weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 inches long. He joins sisters Shiloh and Beth- any. Paternal grandparents are Herb and Helen Caudel and the late Harry Richardson of Sanderson; maternal are Eleanor Lyons and the late J.C. Lyons of Macclen- ny. Gain &A Jentri Nicole Rhoden Born August 9th Gavin Crews is proud to an- nounce the birth of sister Jen- tri Nicole Rhoden on August 9, 2006 at Baptist Medical Center, in Jacksonville. Jentri is the daughter of Marc and Ashley Rhoden of Macclen- ny. Maternal grandparents are Cathy Atkinson of Macclenny and Jimmy Sasser of Cham- pagne, MI.; paternal are Marcus and Gale Rhoden of Macclenny; great-grandparents are C.W. and Hazel Lohr. Lyma and the late T.J. Raulerson, Otis and the late Fairley Rhoden, all of Macclen- n., and James and Ida Sasser of Jacksonville. Thanks so much The Baker County Council on Aging and organizers of last weekend's Rocking Chair Chal- lenge mush ball games appreci- ate very much the generosity of 33 individuals and businesses that contributed to help make the event possible. Funds received from gold. silver and bronze donors, along with proceeds from admission, concessions and the raffle totaled $12.473.61. Another 15 sponsors pitched in with door prizes and food for concessions. Born August 14th Lt. Robert and Anna Stock- ton of Monterey. California are pleased tro announce the birth of daughter NMargaret Rose (Miag- gie) on August 14 at Community Hospital. She joins sister Lily Helen. Maggie weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and 21 inches long. Grandparents include Mary Stockton of Roseville, Califor- nia, and M[ ag and Jim McGauley of Glen St. Mary. Great-grand- mothers are Rose Leon of Ros- eville and Margaret McGauley' of St. Louis. Prpairatc Inc"a 6r~ z.ii tn 1'j45 irr 267yV W t 90 ~~99~.,3*67 '2946 Mrs. & Mr. Duncan WedAugust 19 Misty Canaday of Moniac, Ga. and Jimmy Duncan of Mac- clenny were married August 19, 2006 in a private ceremony in Baxter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Canaday of Moniac and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Duncan of Baxter. The couple honeymooned in Ponte Vedra and will live in Macqlenny. A reception will be held at a later date. EnrollNow H&R BLOCK' September 9 vows Allen and Diane Hartin of Baldwin, and Susan and Bruce Travis of Bryceville are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Stephanie Lynn Hartin to James Dustin Brantley. Mr. Brantley is the son of Wil- lie and Beverly Brantley of Mac- clenny. The couple plans a wed- ding in May, 2007. A cil THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday August 31, 2006 Page 11 Ms. Freeman & Jason Lyons October vows Ronnie and Dana Freeman of Macclenny are pleased to announce the engagement of daughter Tina Marie 'to Jason David Lyons, the son of Mike and Velinda Lyons, also of Mac- clenny.; The couple plans an October wedding. Mr. Powdenr& Ms. Pritchard September 9 vows Barbara Pritchard and Joshua Powden, both of Jacksonville, will be wed on September 9, 2006. . The bride is the daughter of Art and Marie Pritchard of Mac- clenny, and the groom is the son of Rob and Raylin Powden of" Jacksonville. The couple plans to live in Jacksonville. Rocking Chair c rer Last Saturday's Rocking Chair Challenge "Mushball Game" got off to an early morn- ing start and quickly turned into a first class "heated" contest. But as the temperature increased, so did the desire to win and the games continued into the late afternoon. The Baker County Shakers team held onto the Rocking Chair Challenge tro- phy for another year but the City Slickers put up a good fight. The overall tournament trophy went to the Little League Coaches team amidst a lot of cheering from some Little League play- ers. Proceeds from ticket sales, concession and sponsorships totaled more than $12,000. That will go to help provide in-home and community based services for Baker County seniors and disabled residents. On Wednesday there will be a Vestibular Balance, clinic conducted at the senior center. with balance testing, evaluation and information on fall preven- tion. All seniors are in\ ited and welcome to participate in this and an) senior center activi- ties. Lunch is served every day at 12:00 noon and on the last Friday of even month we'like to celebrate all seniors and staff with birthdays in ;that month. Join us this coming Friday. September 1. for a late August birthdays celebration. Did you know that you don't have to pay for 411 information calls? There is a toll free infor- mation service available. Just diall 800 FREE 411. The Council on Aging now Reunion Labor Day The annual Cra%%ford-Do\wl- ing family reunion will be held on Labor Day, September 4 at the home of Auzzie and Bertha Crawford in Taylor beginning at 1:00 pm. All family members are invited to join the fun. has limited funding available for intermittent weekend and eve- ning respite service, to allow full time caregivers an opportunity for extended relief from daily responsibilities of care giving. Funds are also still available to assist with air conditioning, fans and cooling bills, on a first come basis. For more information call the Council on Aging at 259- 2223, extension 231 or 222. The COA Meals on Wheels service has a real need for vol- unteers to deliver meals on the Macclenny North Macclenny South or the Sanderson route. Please give us a call if you have about three hours a week you can spare to stop in and say hello to some of our seniors. A smiling face and a friendly voice often mean even more than the meal. Come on in and join our T.E.A.M. .. ,A.I, r.W g ,. D d.i.s M:oN.:%o" A- CAROLYNHIGHT * S I* A Ca LocalUy 259-2313 or IrfJey,/- Tol Free 1-888-Dan Lamb Auto_&_Truck_ ._Our showroom is conveniendty located a[ the inieecnon A r of Hwy. 121 arid U.S. 90 in do%%nt.l n Macclennm The Easiest Place in the World toBuy a CarorTruck" ,u Cau._s h .,aandrru cIm Interested in Adoption? Clay and Baker Kids Net specializes in providing adoption services to fiunilies interested in providing a permanent home to special needs children in foster care. 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" 11 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday August 31, 2006 Page 12 Buddy Sirmans, Funeral Friday for Flora Allen Flora Mae Rhoden Allen, 73, of Baldwin, Fla. died on August 22, 2006 in Jacksonville follow- jng a brief illness. She was born on March 2, 1933 in Macclenny, the daughter of the late James eltdie Rhoden and the former Nellie Ellen Garrett.. i Mrs. Allen is survived by Artis Allen. her husband of 43 years; children Darlene (Phil- lip) Chessman. David (Sherry) iThompson, Darrell Roberts, Deb- bie (Tim) Brown. B6 (Athena) jllen, Daxid (GeorgeAnne) Allen and H.L. (MulNl Shef- field: sisters Katherine Hicks and Malinda (Harold) Wilson: 38 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. She was prede- ceased bN infant brother Law- rence Rhoden; sisters Ernestine Sangster. Rosenell Burnsed and infant Marigold Rhoden: : The funeral service for Mrs. Alien %as held at 11:00 am on Friday, August 25 at the First Assembly of God Church in Baldwin with Rev. Burt Hut- son officiating. Pallbearers w ere Chris, Kyle and Clint Thomp- on, John Roberts, T.J. Brown and Brandon Allen. Interment at Macedonia Cem- eter\ in NMacclennN immediately Followed the service. Prestwood Funeral Home of Bald win was in charge of arrangements. SukeJohns, 21, Hies in accident Luke Cassidy Johns. 21, of Mliddleburg, Fla. died August o3. 2006 from injuries sustained In a motorcycle accident. Mr. Johns was born April 27, 1985 in Jacksonville, and is sur- -vived b\ parents Rick (Cath- erine'- Johns and Vivian Ward iohns; brothers John Thompson and Rand\ Nimeth: sister Kris- lina (Quintoni Ford; grandpar- ents Louise and Floyd Johns, sunt Belinda (Terry) Johnson, -uncle Wayne iBrendal Johns: ,even cousins and close friend Bob Turner. - The funeral for Mr. Johns -\\as held on Sunday, August 27 -t 2:00 pm at Highland Baptist lChurch in Highland, Fla. with kRev. Bill Clayton officiating. Jnterment follow" ed. at Long Branch Cemetery in NMaxville. .Prestwood Funeral Home in jBaldw in \\as in charge of ar- r-angements. St Peters AnglicanFellowship Minnesota Ate. Macicenmy, Fla. " 259-6256 Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Service -10:00 am HH, e, Mrs. Douberly dies August 27 S Darrie Mae Douglas Douber- t ly, 93. of Sanderson died Sun- day, August 27, 2006. She was i born May 1, 1913 in Lulu, Flor- ida to the " late Arley S and Susan D o u g 1.As. She lived, in Baker the past 45 years. Dar-D ' ne was a ' member :7'$ of Moniac -.. .. p Ipist Douberl/ Ch u rc h Doberl and was predeceased by daugh- ter Susan Douberly Witt. Mrs. Douberly is. survived bN sons William Bo (Dorothy) of Trenton. Fla.; Kenneth (Betty i of Bartow%, Marvn in (Becky of Haines City and Gary (Crissy) Douberly of Keystone Heights: daughters Gladys Pat Douberly of Lake City. Janice (Wendell) Combs and Linda Walker, both of Glen St. Mary; 41 grandchil- dren and 15 great-grandchil- dren. The funeral for Mrs. Dou- berly was held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. August 29 in the .cha'- pel of Ferreira Funeral Services of Macclenny with Pastor Jim Cox officiating. Interment fol- lowed in Douglas Cemetery. We publish obituaries, f & pictures FREE! Glen Hill Primitive Baptist Church Elder Arnold Johnr Sunday Services Starting 10:30 am VFor esdboinn al 2.m9567 For m nainua n calL- 29-9567 was meat cutter Robert "Buddy" Lewis Sir-' mans, 70, of Macclenny died on Friday, August 25, 2006 at Shands Jacksonville. Buddy was born in Tifton, Georgia on October 12, 1935 to the -- late W. B. and Rebec- ca Roberts ; Sirm ans . He moved to Baker CountN in 1979 from , Jackson - ville, Flori- da. MIr. Sir- mans was a member Ar. Sir,,la, of Corner- stone Congregational Methodist / Church. Mr. Sirmans worked for 45 years as a meat cutter for Pantry Pride and Winn-Dixie supermar- kets. He was a handyman and mechanic who always helped those in need. Buddy enjoyed woodworking and was a member of the Alliance of Food Workers Lodge. He was predeceased by his daughter, Linda "Angel" Sir- mans Perry. Survivors include Edith Sir-, mans of Macclenny. his losing \\ife of 50 \ears: children Debbie (Rusty) Williams. Robin Snyder and William Bill iDebbiel Sir- nians, all of Nacclenn\: sisters Dorothy Godwin of Valdosta,. Ga.. Ruth Godw\in iMosesi of Augusta. Ga., Evelyn Barden of Polk City and Nell Hartle\y of Baldwin: grandchildren Staff Sgt. Randall Richards, Rebecca Richards. Tonya E. Williams, Ja-. son Perry, Sandra Crawford, K. Shiney Danko.JenniferAldridge. Justin Spence. Brooke Potts, Ra-, chael Potts and Terrence Potts: seven great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 29 at Cornerstone Congregation- al Methodist Church %\ ith Pastor Mae White officiating. Intermnent followed in Oak Grove Cem- etery. V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Ser\ ices: of N Macolenny" was in charge of arrangements. Many thanks The children of Dorsey Ben- nett would like to say how much we appreciated the support we received during the week of our father's untimely death. We can never express in words how much the many phone calls, cards, food, flowers and prayers meant to us. Special thanks to Sheriff Joey Dobson for the support from his office and the many hours put inl by the officers..Thanks to inves- ngators Steve Harvey and Chuck Brannan and their families for the many hours of involvement in this case Thanks to the ladies of Cuy- ler Baptist Church and all others in the community who brought food to the church for our big family and all of our friends on the day of the funeral. Thanks to Mr. Bill Guerry and his staff for all they did to help easeour burdens during such a stressful time. We ask that you continue to keep us in your prayers as we learn to live past the tragedy that -has befallen our family and, we put our lives back together. Debri'. S,.'n. -.fichael. Drew, Sraaiii. Alart. and Rogt r In loving memory of Tom (Vernon) Davis 3,24' 8,30/04 Two years iago toidaliy ou icie tallhd anai. He took 3 ou home to stay. Life is short and sweet, But now 3 our lif is complete." You are up in Heaven's gates, So we will have to wait. So rest, my poor man, We will see you again. Love, Your wife, daughters and sons MACCLENNY CHURCH OF CHRIST 573 S. 5th St. 259-6059 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 am Fellowship 10:30 am- 11:00 am S\\,rship Services S1 1l:00 am . .. <. Wed. Bible Study : .- 7., i pm tr. .l:, ''i I M minister S S am F. Kitching 23-A to Lauramore Rd. & Fairgrounds Rd. . ';JA,''.. U.l fIHLI. J .'-, 1ic I l 111K)zm Congregational SHoliness 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. Liyons f 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 Macdlenhy 259-3500 Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 am 11:00 am Sunday Evening Services 6:00 pm Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm Pastor J. C. Lauramore Welcomes All Gospel Sinat Dnkins Saturd ,eptember 2 i-.7:3 p.m. Siers A -^ ftjk--0bs Fa y- ...... .. Reres nent Revival September 4 September 8 7:30 Nightly Featuring Evangelist Bro. Ronnie Surrency Dinkins Church, Guerry Funeral Home Is your favorite funeral director a salesman or a categlcr? Caregivers are not concerned with selling expensive caskets and expe nsie burial vaults. Caregivers make suggestions to kccp funeral costs reasonable. C nerry Funeral Home's reputation was built on caring for your family. 420 E. Macdenny Ave. (U.S. 90 East) Macclenny -"1 ~1 > 59 SAVW.Main Ilk J. (U.S. 41 South) Lake City P~ 752-2414 Bill Guerry and Bryan Gucry; FuiM nc.J Direti, il Larry Williams, Office AL. inisinlrtor 'FAITH BIBLE' CHURCH V 0t1,( Fivu cChiurchc, Roaid Hw. 7Sa inderwon, FL Sunday Lcho4l 9:45 a~m. Sunday IN lhiring 11orship 11:11(1a.m. Wed. Night Bible Srudy 7:00 p.m. Even-v.T Swidav-Night SSivvice '7;0f) p.m. f'idell IVI'f Williams -Pasto r/ 0 -gU i S H A R BOIWSR, Exceptional Praise & Worship Come be a wam, Friendly Folks ,rtfa (% ,. what God A Sunday School Your Children wif love! j doing1 Sunday, i 9:155 a.m. &-6:00 p.m. / Wednesdays (i 7:00 p.m. . -...5. :.. ;-:.. ".: ', .: -"w yyi aT T. wa- ra :- '-! .^ -: .^;: -'?-. " Swa' "..ll ,'. ., ,: r ,., r m.Bi C./ .Cil S, .nda .chm -ll 9:3 0 ami Wednesday [hbl Stud'y 7:)0 pm S undak \lornin i Wur hip 10: 15 anm Sundn Fitenin Vrshiip (,:)00 pmuth ... \i...'n prodild ufir all l I yio" f'i M l" I.oring huirch 'ilh an roiringI lisi n of Eellence" 'e al Bll,,im, .'i rhmil h-ailin ss, (Cenirr 2''.lti tii First Baptist C urch GLEN ST. MARY, FLORIDA ll "A Beacon to Sund y School 9:45 AM Baker County" Sunday Mornin4 Worship 11:00 AM Sunday Evenig Worship 6:00 PM l ., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM CR 127 Sanderson, Florida Mt. Zion N. C eodst amic c 121 North t 259-4461 MaLcclenn), Florida 32063 Interim Pastor: Tim Cheshire Sunday School 9 45am i'a, r.. -.rning9 worship 1 1 00am LJI ii, SE:' .n' rii .g 'or-.hip 6 OOpm W;'jne.dai Praye- Service 7 00pm Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 First Baptist Church of Sanderson CR 22 9 S., Sanderson FL Sunday School .'.. 10:00 am Sun. Morning Worship 11 00 am Sun Eveminl Worship .6-00 pm Wed. Eve. Bible Study. 7:)0 pm .A\ANA Wed., Aug. 16 .7:90 pm Pastor Bob Christmms, wwwfirstbaptistchurchoftnders'n.com I THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday August 31, 2006 Page 13 With our gratitude God gave us a wonderful mother, full of love and grace. We have experienced that same love as you shared our loss. . We are so grateful for the love shown to our family during the loss of our wonderful Mama. We send a heartfelt thank you to all who prayed for us, prepared food, sent flowers, cards and Bibles in her honor. Thanks also for the comfort of your visits and phone calls..A special thankyou to pastors Jim Cox, Walter Ben- nett. Perry Hays and Mark Woods. for their constant support.-To the staff at Wells Nursing Home, you are truly unbelievable; thank you for the tenderness and care that you shared with our Mama, and for the security that you pro- vided to us in knowing she was receiving the best care possible. Also. thanks to the Baker County Sheriff's Office and V. Todd Fer- reira Funeral Senices. The Fanily " Era Belle (Bennert I Colenman :-" . Terry M. Raulerson 5/20/50-8/31/89 Seventeen years are gone, yet the memo- ries are clear. A'femonries of a man we hild so dear. '.4 o ,,ius S -n *ii i .i .\a upln to all, " 4 Cirr ,nFian S'.Iin Oio a'st erc'1 Cwt.' call He ansi ered the call bel'ore his nine, An ohedent seni 'ru i i ll hi prine IT/h,ie hea. I,. r hie wais a hnline_ i, / His wing smi/:' ar ., ia'( "'7nj, .An extrao -rdiur Son thlrotii niho t Isls am.ys -- __ Th he is eoin'. jih reudlis in our 1kan And in our memories forever a part. So join us today to remember our Son, A hard-fought battle, but his journey is done. A journey long, but now complete, For-we know he is okay asleep at God's feet. Mom and Dad andFamily Written by Scott Woods, nephew Labor Day BBQ to benefit youth A BBQ and Bluegrass music event will be held on Labor Day, September 4 with proceeds to benefit 7-year-old Ethan Arnold of Glen St. Mary, currently in re- hab in Jacksonville after surgery to remove a brain tumor. The event will be held in the Wal-Mart parking lot off South 6th Street \\ ith food prepared by Lyman Green's BBQ of Mac- clenny. Ethan. a second .grade stu- dent at Westside Elementary, is the son of Brooke Arnold of Glen and Daniel Day of Union County. This is the second time he has been stricken with a brain- tumor. Tickets can be purchased in advance from Mercantile Bank, or at the event. The family is also accepting donations. Mosley speaks to Kiwanis members The Kiwanis Club of Baker County heard from mediator Johnnie Mosley of the Starke club during its regular meeting ,on August 24 at the Baker County Health Department board room. The. speaker explained the purpose of the Aktion Club spon- sored by Kiwanis in Starke. The club is for mentally and physi- cally handicapped adults, and concentrates on teaching leader- ship skills and on service activi- ties. An effort may be made in the future to start an Aktion Club in Baker County. The newly formed club sched- uled its Charter Night for Sep- tember 25, and seeks donations of valuable items for its silent auction. Speaker for the August 31 meeting is Paula Barton, Baker County school superintendent. CANCER? Don't go it alone The Baker County Cancer Support Group First Thursday of month 7:00 pm Baker County Health Department Aaron Bean speaks to Rotary mem- bers about Legislature matters By Harvey Baxter County Schools based on pupil Rotary Correspondent enrollment and other factors, State Representative Aaron plus $656,822 in revenue sharing Bean spoke to the Baker County for the county. Rotary Club August 23,2006. The representative said he Rep. Bean, a four-term mem- was disappointed two budget ber of the Florida House from items did not sunrve the gpver- Fernandina Beach; nor's veto: theo is returning to Tal YMCA poothl cand the Youth lahassee without Hope Center, opposition this both in Mac- election cycle.both clenn. How- He believes the ever th.e ool 2006 Florida Leg- everinthePol islature was kinddue to ta reality to. Baker County, d e ha and more specifi- C work of the call to North- pYICA and its east Florida State papers. Hospital, which reported that he said got the first reported that added appropria- tax revenues Ition in 17 years. for (he slate Seenty new beds %%ere up. in were authorized, spite of the re- were authorizedpeal of the in- with funding for peal of the in- about 70 new em- tangible prop- ployees.e Rep.arnBat er tax and Aplo R,-.,4aron B K the state tax hol- tii.llUy hv AddUitionaUly, Ce state hospital was granted au- Sthority to select its v endors rather than having central selection in Tallahassee. Rep. Bean praised the efforts of existing employees and hospital administrators \\ho help push for the added funding. Additionally the state autho- rized $31,861,000 for Baker days. He noted that almost a third of state sales tax revenue comes ..from pur- chases by visitors to our state. Joining Mr. Bean \vas his leg- islative assistant Larry Myers, who like the representative, is a past president of the Femandina Beach Rotary Club. Private * Complete B Bath, De-fl Boarding (p Woodlawn Kennels [ I, 0i1/ Pruf W.51I Care GROOMIN G 259-4757 BOARDING Spacious Indoor/Outdoor Runs ath, De-flea & Groom..... $20-$25 Ba & Nails Clip . .. $10-$15 er actual day). ... . $5-$7 Bring your trailer and 6.MO S.A C v dl truck and take it with you! rna cdr 1c O u,.rw1 DIAMOND TIMBER, INC. CALL 282-5552 KENT WILLIAMS )tis ''Church * presents our qua of God h irterly i .- .... 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( '904) 289-7000 i pen 8:00 am ~ 4:30 pm PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Pursuant to an application submitted by Frank Chism and Steven Carlson to be granted a Variance to the Minimum Lot Requirements Section 3,04.13.04 A., in a RCMH 1 zoning, for the purpose of deeding each of the above property owners a 1.5 acre lot, located off CR 127 N on Cedar Creek Drive Sanderson, Florida. The Baker County Land/Local Planning Agency will consider the request at a public hearing scheduled for Thursday, September 14, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the County Commissioner's Chambers of the Administration Building, 55 North Third Street, Macclenny, FL. On the date above-mentioned, all interested parties may appear to be heard with respect to the Variance Request. Written comments for or against the Variance request may be; sent to the Baker County Building Department, 81 North Third Street, Macclenny, FL 32063. Faxed comments may be sent to (904) 259-5057. Copies of the Variance may be in- spected in the Building Department by any member of the public. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the Admin- istration Department at (904) 259-5123 at least 48 hours prior to the time of the hearing. BCHS Wildcat Football Tickets Give-a-way Stop in, place a classified ad and be entered to win two free tickets to a Wildcat Home Game [r.ir= .i l '. ,ll ..': -. a j ." ,- 9/1 Bradford Cty. 9/8 Eastside 9/29 Andrew Jacl son 10/6 Union Cty. 10/27 Bishop Kenny For morecinform nation call mrh 1B3kei Count%- Piess -,,[ 9C14 25c'--100 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday August 31, 2006 Page 15 Baker County 34 orts Middleburg 8 ;twin since 04 By the numbers Baker County Middleburg 0 22 6 6 34 0 8 0 0 8 Scoring 2nd quarter BC Chaz Johns, 1 yard run: (Carlos Holton to Ridge Sweat) BC Johns, 4 yard run; (Lucious Lee run) . BC Holton, 35 yard run; (conversion failed) :: M 49 yard pass; (conversion run) . 3rd quarter BC Lee, 41 yard run; (conversion failed) 4th quarter BC Lee, 18 yard run: (conversion failed) Rushing . Lee 17-149; Johns 13-97. Holton 7-87; Greg Williamns'5-37;'Darvin Ruise 2-8; Hank Farmer 1-6: B J. Rowe 1-(1-2). Team totals: 46-382. Holton 1-7-12 Johns 1-12 Passing Receiving Film star Dylan Mann #21 senior linebacker seven tackles was in great position all night, and made the plays... was the hardest worker we had in the off-season... he has earned the respect of his teammates Each week after breaking down game film, Cats coaches will select a player who didn't necessarily have big statistics, but played a key role for the team. Chalk talk Against Middleburg, we ran the 56 Boot Pass Left for our third touchdown of the second quarter. It was the turning point because it appeared to seal the game. Although it was far from over, a three-touchdown cushion let us be more conserva- tive and not endanger our quarterback any further. The 56 Boot Pass Left is a play-action pass set up by one of our base run plays. Also called a "waggle" pass, it's a staple of the Wing-T, but we adapted it to our I package. It's a good change of pace from our power run game. It is a fake of our 56 Out play and we boot our quarterback opposite of the fake. It is a "flood pass" that calls for four-pass routes at different levels throughout the outside third of the field. The fullback fakes, then runs a flat route five yards deep. The second read for the quarterback is the wing back who runs a comer route with a break at 10 yards, then angles to 25 yards. The third read is the tight end on a drag from the back side at 15 yards. The final read is the receiver on a vertical route down the sideline. The quarterback has a run-pass option and Friday night Carlos Holton broke contain for a 35-yard touchdown run that gave us a 22-0 lead. The play is important to of our game plan and will be big for us this year. Coach Bobby Johns picks each game's key play, then draws it up and breaks it down. Johnsvictoriousin head coaching debut atBCHS BY NIICHAEL RINKER Press Spotils With a little backfield shuffle, the Wildcats extinguished the memory of a lackluster preseason game and bulled their way to a dominating performance in their regular season opener at liddleburg last Friday. Behind a ground game that rolled up 382 yards, the Cats busted the Broncos 34-8 to win their first game since late 2004. Head Coach Bobby Johns said he reassigned his running backs to different positions after the team's August 181loss to West Nassau in the Kickoff Classic. He moved Lucious Lee from fullback to tailback and inserted Chaz Johns into the full- back slot. Hank Farmer started at wingback. "'It \\as a much more physical backfield," Johns said Monday morning. "We ran the ball harder, and that allowed us to control the game." Two coaches' sons led the way. Lee, whose father Ron is special assistat coach for running.backs. gained 149 yards.on 17 rushes, an average of 8.8 \ ards pe carry. He also scored a pair of touchdowns on runs of 41 yards and 18 yards and a two-point conversion. Johns, who scored the Cats' first r\t o touchdown ns, ran for 97 yards on 13 carries, an aver- age of 7.5 yards. He transferred to Baker High this year when his father accepted the head coaching job. Quarterback Carlos Holton also had a big game on the ground. The athletic junior ran seven times for 84 yards, including a 35-yard touch- down. In addition, he punted twice for an average of 38 yards. As a team, the Cats averaged 8.3 yards per rushing attempt. :' "We blocked well up front," coach Johns said. "We were extremely) ph\ 'ical... but they weren't as big as we . thought they were." ' The strong ground game enabled Baker's offense to . maintain possession and control the game. The Cats ran 53 plays to Middleburg's 39. "That's kind of t. pical of teams I've coached," said ' Johns, whose goal is to average 50 offensive pla\ s per N - game. "We want to wear folks down." As well as the Cats ran the ball, that's how poorly they " threw it. Holton completed 1 of 7 passes for 12 yards. " Chaz Johns made the only catch. "We called a couple of more passes, but he decided to .. run. His touchdown run was on a pass play." Johns said that because the running game was so suc- cessful, there was no pressure to complete passes, which enabled the team to go for the occasional long pass to try . to catch the Broncos off guard. Two other down notes for the Cats eight penalties for 58 yards, and five fumbles, although they lost just one. Johns, however, said Holton's hands were sweating profusely in the oppressive humidity, and that he can live with penalties that come from aggressive play "going after folks with reckless abandon." The Cats' defense was a mirror image of the offense as Baker shut down the Broncos' running game, but slipped a bit against the pass. Middleburg gained just 78 yards on 23 carries, but completed 11 of 16 passes for 112 yards. The Broncos only score came late in the first half when one of their receivers got behind coverage, grabbed a tipped ball and turned it into a 49-yard touchdown. "We've got to get better pass coverage," Johns said, adding that other teams have more than one quality ., receiver. "We've got to keep people in front of us and _.. pressure the quarterback." Looking ahead to Friday's home opener against Bradford County, he called the Tornadoes "fast, fast, fast." "They don't do a lot of things on offense, but what they do, they do well," he said. "They are very soundly coached." On offense, the keys to beating Bradford is to grind out sustained drives and try to wear down the defense. Johns thinks his team will need to run 60 to 65 plays. On defense, the Cats must not give up the big play. "They don't want four, five, six yards at a time," Johns ..p said. "We have to force them to be patient. ' The game starts at 7:30 pm at Memorial Stadium. Photos Top, running back Greg Williams runs down the sideline in the first halt against L tiddleburg as Roige S eat .ri,:,cks hit man out of bounds in front of ccach Bobby Johns who pro, ides the ood. english. Below, Tomm) AIt lo,'.re (8) Jamar Farmer (2) and B.J. Roioe (i4) converge on a Broncos runner Bottom, Ctaz Johns scores the second ,:, his tro touchdowns on a f;,ur-tard run in the second quarter. The TD and su'Csequentf two-point conversion put the-,Wdeas ur 16-0 9 4 *M M f-N mrv -'vs I'm' . - IS.. a ... ... ,^ .... .... , *1-. 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When these low offers come in, I always end up having to call the buyer's agent to ask the inevitable question- "Did your buyers really want this place or is J'red WIiker or. Realtoar putting in offers on property sort of like a weekend hobby of theirs?" Okay, so I don't say it like that, but the truth is that if it really is a buyer's mar- ket right no%\, sellers sure don't seem to think so...and. ultimately, it does take two to tango. Really, that's basically what the real estate market is; a dance floor, of sorts. Sometimes the buyers lead, sometimes the sellers are in control, and the Federal Reserve sets the tempo for a band of mortgage lenders by raising or lowering the interest rate wand. Wow...Il haven't been that poetic since Ms. Norman's 11 th grade English class... A-ny way, it's a slow process to shift from one extreme to the other and it certainly doesn't happen overnight. But has it happened now? Last year was one of the most popping real estate years in recent history. National home sale volumes reached levels that were uAheard ' of in terms of the number of units sold as well as average median home prices. No one with any knowledge of the real estate market would call 2005 anything but a true seller's market year. Probably the biggest two contributing fac- tors to how that happened were the low interest rates, making it possible for buyers to borrow more money than they were used to having access to, and the skyrocketing cost of build- ing materials, which forced people to ponder the financial sense of trying to construct a new home when they could buy a perfectly good resale and move in immediately while rates were low. Homes flew off the imaginary shelf and the only buyers who asked for closing costs paid were the ones who had a thing for being disappointed just long enough to see someone else come in and scoop up the house they had wanted. I can say that the summer market this year has been quite a change from last year. Homes are staying on the market for longer periods of time. Even the ones that are priced properly and being marketed effectively are having a tough time finding a qualified buyer quickly. The average days on market (before an accept- ed contract) for median-priced homes around this time last year was at a MLS-wide average of 16 days. Nowadays we're hovering at just in a bu over two months. To find out why that is, let's take a look at the traits that make up the two extremes of both buyer's and seller's markets. They both run on the basic principles of sup- ply and demand, with a couple minor twists brought on by inflation and the mortgage mar- ket. years m Sellers may even be forced to buy down the buyer's interest rate by paying what's called "points," or a percentage of the loan amount. One point pretty much equates to 1,8 to 1/4 of a percentage point for the APR on the mort- gage. That last section certainly does not describe Buyers have more choices in today's market sinte demand has fallen behind supply. Seller's markets are characterized as time periods w ith low interest rates, low competi- tion from other sellers (or low inventory of homes), and short market periods. These fac- tors all come together and often lead to a dras- tic increase in home values for this period. Buyer's markets are pretty much just the opposite. Higher interest rates knock more -buyers out of the market .(especially since home prices are probably still nearly untouch- able following rises from the preceding sell-: er's market), making demand go down due. to fewer people who can afford the average home. Also, a buyer's market generally rides in on- the heels of a steep climb in available homes for sale. Basically, homeowners who are watching the market during the heavily sell- er-friendly period see how much money their neighbors are making by selling and decide they'd like to get in on it. Unfortunately, it's a little late once everyone gets the same idea all at once. Supply now exceeds demand; never good for getting top dollar. Once there are too many homes and not enough buyers to purchase them all, the homes just sit on the market while buyers take their time looking at several more homes than they'd normally have time for. By the time someone does put in an offer on the house, the sellers are sick of waiting and are willing to make all kinds of concessions such as lower- ing the price and paying the buyer's closing costs. the situation with the current market. Interest rates are up over last year. but anyone can tell you that 6.42% (the current average) is a great rate at which to lock in a 30 year fixed. So, the slightly higher.rates are not a real problem. It is true that there are more homes on the market which are staying there for longer time periods than last year, but die national average on what is considered normal is three to four months (from the first day on market to the day of closing). So, w we're actually still ahead of the curve. Consider last year's year-to- date sales. from January 1st to August 27": There were 108 homes sold in that time right here in Baker County. This year, during that same time peri- od, there were 97 homes that closedwithin the county limits. This magnificent one-and That is a drop of and rear porches and a th about 10 percent,. includes a large walk-in However, keep area, soaking tub and sepa in mind that's a overlooks the spacious liv 10 percent drop onto www.house-of-the-w as compared to a market? record year. Also, the median home price for this year has continued to rise almost 9 percent over last year's for the area. That is not a mar- ket lull. That does not paint a picture of sellers having to accept lower offers for their homes. It simply shows that the majority of sellers are willing to wait another month for the right buyer to come along. Before giving my final assessment of the current market, I want to mention a very.smiall experiment I ran in my office last week. I asked several other real estate professionals, some new to the business anid some with decades of experience, whether it was a buyer's or seller's mar- ket right now. Regardless of their experience levels, the answers were striking- ly similar. Almost every- one immediately said it was a buyer's market; almost without thinking, it seemed. Then I asked the real kicker "Wh\?" That's when just about all of them paused and had to think for a bit. They could all explain the dif- nces between the two; but many of them admit- ted that they hadn't seen. the true signs of a predominate buyer's market in any of their personal files and dealings on which they were working. The absolute best answer I got to my first question came from an older lady who's been in the business long enough to have seen it all. She crossed her arms, looked up at the ceiling and then back at me, then she sighed, raised an eyebrow and said, "Well, young man, now that depends on who I'm talking to." (See Page 2) I-a-half story cottage has front ree-car garage. The master suite closet, twin lavatories, dressing rate shower. A second floor loft 'ing room. For more details, log eek.com, or call 866-685-7526. THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday. August 31. 2006 Page Two-B :.Is it a (From Page 1) ; That response perfectly ,-describes the current market. The reason for it is that we're not in a lull or a boom right now. We're just in a nor- mal market. People who are anxious to buy will pay what :sellers are asking. Sellers ; -who are in a hurry to move will entertain all offers. No one really has the upper hand right now. That's the way that it should be, and that's the way that it is. : CNN and NPR may bring : out some specialist every other night who tells every- body that the nation's real : estate market is in trouble, and maybe it is. But we don't : just live in the nation; we live : here in Florida, where some :1000 people a day are mov- ing into our state. That's a lot of folks who'll need a place Sto stay and many of them will b want to buy that place. : Ultimately, sellers can breathe a sigh of relief. The :only major change from the :-plan from last year's tech- mnique is to be certain to price the home right on the money. ,There's not a lot of promise .on the horizon in trying to test the market at this point. PRESS CLASSIFIED * S ONLY $4.50 3 Deadline Monday at 5:00 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS o e o o** * .LAKE CITY CUSTODIAN Night shift, 3-11 PM Manual work in routine house- keeping, cleaning and caring for cainpus buildings. Must be able to lift and carry 441bs. Must read and write English. Salary: $16,127 annually, plus benefits Deadline to apply: September 6,2006 College application required. 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 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/EA/EO College in Education & Employment S A GREAT OPPORTUNITY for an energetic self-starter in an established Mac- clenny retail business. Includes: General Office Work, Customer Service, Order Taking Accuracy & a Pleasant Personality a Must! Full or Part time to start- Send resume to: THE OFFICE MART PO Box 598 Macclenny, FL 32063 Fax: 259-3060 email: officemart@nefcom.net Fr )uyer's n Also, don't bother with put- ting in negotiating room (you're not selling a used car and real estate doesn't really work that way). Be prepared to hold out for a little longer for an experienced buyer to come along and recognize a fair price for a good home and be willing to pay it. Expect a few offers to start off with requests for closing costs to be paid. You don't necessari- ly have to accept those terms; just be willing to put on your negotiating cap. You can't blame 'em for asking. The market is doing just Junk Mail (n.)- unsolicited advertising or promotional material received through the mail or email. People read what they pay for! THE BAKERCOUNTY PRESS Since 1929 market? fine. Plus, interest rates dropped last week to their lowest levels since April. Rumor has it that they will continue to drop a little in the next few reports. That will make the market level out into an even nicer fair play- ing field for both sides. Serving ALL your real estate needs! O Florida A Crown Realty WE SELL PROPERTY FAST!! LET US SELL YOURS... www.floridacrownrealty.com Jim Smith, Real Estate Broker Sales Associates Josie Davis Mark Lancaster Juanice Padgett Andrew P. Smith Teresa Yarborough 799 S. 6th St., Macclenny 9 ,259-6555 IM CLASSIC WARM 3/2 BRICK HOME In established Macclenny neighborhood, 3/2 home has large bonus room. It is 2298 sq. ft., has large screened back porch, plus screened side porch. The kitchen is large with lots of cabinets, also large family room. On 2 city lots with back yard fenced, this one is a must see !! $195,900 NEW HOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION! Many extras! 3 BR/2 BA on 1 acre. .- Covered porch & patio, 2 car garage , & 295 sf bonus room. Laminate wood floor, carpet & tile, gas FP, central vacuum, security system, pre-wired for home theatre. $259,900 .3/2 SW & 2 STORY HOME on 1.21 acres in Glen St. Mary. Live in the MH while you complete the house. $129,900 2 lots on US 90- in Glen St. Mary with building.. Excellent business opportunity. Has water & sewer. Currently rented at $1100/month. $305,000 Excellent lot. East Macclen9 '1 0,000. Excellent Business Location! 1.25 acres with 320 feet highway frontage on busy 121 North. Zoned Commercial neighbor- hood. $419,000 .98 Acr South. $ Do you provide product or service related to real estate that the people of Baker County should know about? Contact Jared to discuss the possibility of having your business show- cased in a column at (904) 899-6957 or email him at jmwilkerson @ watsonreal- tycorp.com. FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 BR, 3 BA brick/cedar Si.i .. home. 23144SF on 3.21 are s zoned for horses. Nice 24x48 block barn .6083 Shelley Lane Macclenny ioff Mudlake Rd.i -$39 000$299.000 ,.I. Q,. 259-6979 appt. only An old friend is moving to your neighborhood... Farm Country 53 picture perfect acres. Fenced/ cross fenced, 2 ponds Has electric well, septic system & phone lines. All upgraded/new in last 12 months. MLS#307155 $874,500 Nice and Private 7.5 acres, platted as a 5 acre and 2.5 acre parcel. Shady lot partially cleared.T shape lot with 'paved access from CR-130. Also have access from private road. MLS#312559, $150,000 Beautiful Brick Home 3BR/3BA, 3146 SF home in established area. Features dramatic stone entry formal living and dining. Den with fireplace, exposed beams, equipped kitchen w/pantry'& eat-in area. Inside laundry, bonus room w/double closets. Florida room looking over tranquil backyard w/in-ground pool and much more. MLS#296659, $460,000 Vacant Land -12.08 acres with ap- prox 1 acre cleared to build a home. Well, electric, telephone, covered carport, util- ity shed and 5" wheel included with land purchase. MLS#320255 $158,000 Watson Realty Corp. REALTORS* Close to Beaches 3BR/2BA, 1401sf tiome secluded preserve lot. Fireplace, large yard, newer roof and driveway. MLS#300693, $279,900 Gorgeous Home 3BR/2.5,1680 SF home on spectacular lot. Offers huge family room, large updated kitchen 2/oversized cabinets and eating area. Finished 2 car garage 2/separate detached garage in back. 2 covered patios and beautiful landscaping. Mstr bath w/garden tub & his & her closets. MLS#318595, $234,500 Vacant Lot Bring your plans to this beautiful lot that is cleared. Flat and ready to build. 115.5 of paved road frontage. MLS#322939, $49,900 Cute Starter Home 2BR/1BA, 755 SF starter home located in established neighborhood. Screened porch (side), screen patio (back), hardwood floors, new paint, inside & out. Completely fenced yard. MLS#310646, $144,900. 135e hfeeRad ouh Jcsovl e: 9407290 Commercialproper in Hilliard- 105' fi-ontage on W. 3rd St. /2 acre with older brick home that can be Converted to office space. Zoned Commercial General $159.000 Ten acres- Arnold Rhoden Rd. between US 90 and I-10. High & dry land. Good road frontage. $169,900 5 minutes to Gulf of Mexico- 1 acre near Keaton Beach. MH or conventional homes welcome. Priced for quick sale. $65,000 Building lot- Glen St. Mary, Approximately % acre. Heavily wood- ed. Restricted to homes only. Backs up to Little St. Marys River. $34,900 VWO X.2 r' New Listing- Nearly new ,2004 manufactured home. 1984 SF, 3 BR, 2 BA front deck on 10 acres with fish pond. Very nice and zoned for horses. Must see to appreciate. $209,000 COUNTRY ESTATE IN CITY 2500 SF 4BR/3BA house. Completely remodeled and updated! New Kitchenaid appliances. New wiring, plumbing and air conditioning! Stone and wood floor- ing, vinyl board fence. Two new electric fireplaces! $289,900 4 BR/2BA IN QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD Beautiful old neighborhood in Macclenny. Your children can walk to school. 1560 SF $168,900 U- A PENDING ^^^^^^^ k.. New Listing- Good location in Macedonia. Nice older MH complete renovated & new w'.1,- ^additions. 3 BR, I' BA. FP. Screen & open porch, ab%. ground pool. priac- fence. Large stor- ".age bldings..S8 acre comer lot. :;-, ..- Reasonably priced at $89.900 OWNER \ILL CONSIDER FINANCING WITH 20' DOWiN. New listing- Fixer upper for hunter/fisherman: 1994 1296 SF 3 BR, 2 BA MH on 2.73 acres. Shed with camp kitchen and sleeping area. Fish pond. Dead end street near Ocean Pond in Olustee. Needs a little work. $69,900 Commercial property- on US Hwy. 90 in Macclenny. 99.5 feet frontage on 90 & 215 feet on 1st St. Older home may be converted to business space. A separate concrete block bldg. on 1st St. is estab- lished flower shop offering world wide wire service. $445,000 REDUCED- Remodeled 3 BR, 1 BA, vinyl siding, new roof on 1 acre. CH/A. Reduced to $100,000. Located on Tony Givens Rd. in Sanderson. INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY- Brick home & two additional lots to build on in excellent location for convenience to 1-10 and shopping. Remodeled with new kitchen, stove & refrigerator. All 3 for $189,900 CONVENIENCE STORE/ MEAT MARKET Well established business in the fastest growing area of Macclenny. Excellent corner lot location! Beverage License is available! Richard's Grocery & Meat Market, 386 N. Lowder St., Macclenny $389,000- Owner will stay on to train you for 6 months. HOMES AND LAND of North Florida, Inc. on 121 Wayne Combs, Licensed Real Estate Broker 1B -. ~ mll "OE A dl ,. n =)J AIo ^IEQ A,il i -. l m,_sj. Beautiful Country Home on 5.01 acres ,2/5, W- 7 0 I sUo aOnllal O Oti G ll - 4 BR/ 3 BA ro. 2350heated SF. We can show and sell all listings! Detach H nt, over- sized in-ground pool, & large barn. Add'l land w/pond also available. $429,900 Anne Kitching, Realtor 962-8064 Wendy Smith, Realtor 710-0528 Tina Melvin, Realtor 233-2743 cell. IV, ME Watscn Realty Corp. RFATTORS* Don't miss your chance to own the last available lot in Glenwood. 1.828 acres Contact Loraine Drinkwater 716-1074 If your home, or someones you know, has exceptional interior design, unique architecture or special features- Contact Kelley Lanniganr at THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS 259-2400 or bcpress@nefcom.net - -- Got Questions About Real Estate? Buying or selling property shouldn't be a guessing game. Don't let uncertainties about the current market drive you to make poor decisions. Contact me for the guidance and information that will make your next big decision one of your best ever! Brick Beaut3 in Coipper (.reek! This 3 bedroom, 2,5 bath home fIea- tures a huge li\ ine area, large eat-in kitchen, R\'/Boat parking and two covered patio areas. Also has a detached brick storage facility. S234,5t1i) Jared Wilkerson. W.. RE \Li AR.. -) 899-6957. " It,: \ l R.. n f r -PI Al i' R , Visit wivww.jaredsellshouses.com for everything ,ou need when bus hin and selling real estate in Baker Count\ Real Answers. Real Results. THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, August 31, 2006 Page Three-B .M r505 - ____2 IR orh.M12294128 N -: :M25 4 ...,.. .,r'..,.~ .-. 1 NewL Please vis Baker County Vacant Land 7.9 acres zoned for homes, mobile homes and horses! Owner Motivated Make Offer $98,750 MAC-007 13 acres zoned for homes, mobile homes and horses! -Owner Motivated Make Offer! Frontage on paved road, L-shaped lot with additional frontage on county maintained graded roads. $162,500 MAC-005 Commercial Convenience store on .66 acres. Comes completely stocked with inventory. Price reduced $350,000 MAC-. 008 2052 SF doublewide on 1.18 acres adjoins above store. Would make a great addition for fuel tank addi- tion and deli-sandwich shop. Make Offer $224,900 MAC-009 15,08 acres with frontage on US 90 adjacent to future road going into subdivision. $1.6M with 'additional acreage available. Perfect location for strip mall. MAC- 018 .43 acres zoned CG. Previously permitted for mini storage units. Owner financing available. $165,000 MAC-004 Development Potential 5.79 acres in Sanderson zoned RCMH .5, one unit per half acre with well and septic, owner financing avail- able $230,000. MAC-006 l Beautiful 3000+ SF pool home on over 5.5 acres $469,900 4 BR/3BA. formal dining room. eat-in kitchen with island and hickorn cabinets, great room %with brick fireplace, huge mas- ter bath % ith garden tub and walk-in closet. wood floors and 12-foot ceilings throughout. All this, plus an attached 2-car garage. detached I-car garage. wrTap-around front porch. large screened porch overlooking pool & spa. RV parking/hook-up and fenced rear. 259-9500 / 881-4197 TRUCK & TRAILER MECHANICS NEEDED @ 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 Watson Realty Corp. REALTORS! I We've Movedl / Dawn Wiseman Morgan Rose Stokes | ,, (904) 237-7046 Still Serving: (904) 502-1520 Baker Nassau Duval Bradford Counties Give us a call for all the benefits of listing or buying with WATSON. We ARE the BEST that |PTI work for the BEST!! I We Build Our Plan on Your Lot SEDA Construction Company Building Quality Homes We Build our House + On Your Land .. ' On Your Land Free Options package valued $12,500 with the purchase of a home View our floor plans at www.sedaconstruction.com 904-724-7800 Mon-Fri 8-5 pm Your Home listings Added L lit our website at www.cbisaacri Nassau County 3 BR, 2 BA on 1.06 acres with large den, gorgeous stone fireplace and hearth, 3 car garage, 1 car car- port, screened back porch, covered front porch. Additions added to 1975 singlewide MH. Cash only. Make offer $169,900. MAC-014 Putnam County 3 BR, 2 BA 2700 SF with 300 feet on Cedar Creek, just off St. Johns River with deep water access. Boathouse/ lift, workshop, fenced and all on 4.2 beautiful acres. $745,000 JAX-005 Interlachen .22 acres close to large Lake Grandin $15,000 L-034 Duval County Commercial Potential 1.39 acres on Chaffee Road. Mobile home does not convey. Great commercial potential in exploding area. $500,000 MAC-002 3004 SF of commercial office space with potential for 3 tenants, 144 SF of road frontage on Blanding Blvd. $450,000 JAX-002 3153 SF just off Blanding Blvd. This 2 story building could accommodate 3 tenants. Upstairs needs remod-' eling. $350,000 JAX-003 Vacant Land 2 acres with a possible brick 3 BR, 2 BA home to be completed to your likes. Rough plumbed with electric meter connected to house. Deep well and septic on property. $189,950 JAX-00i m Onnnirl : C Rinka lit-onenrlf:lnritin.1ranrniaRrnkare waily- realty.com Residential 3 BR, 2 BA 1532 SF updated with garage turned into an office. Screen porch off family room overlooking pool. $243,000 JAX-007 3 BR, 2 BA 1400 SF perfect starter home. Freshly painted, new carpet and tile. Large detached garage wand I car carport. $158,000 JAX-004 3 BR, 1 BA 1317 SF home being sold in as-is condition $75,000 JAX-006 . 4 BR, 2 BA all brick home on 5.6 acres, 2 BR, 1 BA located at each end of home. $399,900 JAX-01l 4 BR, 2 BA 2488 SF with 4th BR turned into an office. Inground pool and security fence. Surround sound system in family room. $380,500 JAX-008 3 BR, 2N BA 1708 SF recently updated with the third bedroom and full bath. $297,000 JAX-010O Georgia Listings Property offered as one 16 acre parcel, one 10 acre parcel or 2 ten acre parcels. Front lot has paved road frontage on CR 185 with well and small pond. Owner financing available with large down payment $14,500 per acre MAC-001 3 BR, 2 BA on 1.31 acres in the SMRB area on the river. Price reduced $187,000 MAC/WH-043 3 BR, 2 BA brand newdoublewide mobile home on 1.5 acres, off river in the SMRB area. $132,500 MAC- 017 Douglas, Georgia 3 BR, 1 BA brick home with large den. Estate owned. Reasonable offers considered. $89,900 MAC-015 Subject to change without notice CGC020880. Expires September 30, 2006 Classified ads and notices must be paid in advance, and be in our office no later than 4:00 pm the Monday preceding publication, unless, otherwise arranged in advance. Ads can be mailed pro- vided they are accompanied by payment and instructions. They should be mailed to: Classified Ads, The Baker County Press, P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. We cannot assume responsibil- ity for accuracy of ads or notices given over the telephone. Liabili- ty for errors in all advertising will be limited to the first publication only. If after that time, the ad con- tinues to run without notification of error by the person or agency for whom it was published, then that party assumes full payment responsibility. The Baker County Press reserves the right to refuse advertising or any other material which in the opinion of the pub- lisher does not meet standards of publication. 5 piece oak bedroom set, queen size with mattress, $750; Two den- im crib sets, ,$10 each; 259-2746. 6/8tfc 1992 Chapparral 1800 Limited Sport boat, 19', new upholstery, Volvo 4 cylinder inboard/outboard motor, 6 person ski boat, $4500. Call 275-2748 or 275-2442 after 5:OC om.' .. S 31p 3X24 ft.. 29 gauge, metal roofing; 2x6,,44 ft., load bearing, trusses. 334-6695. 8/3-31p Florida/Southern Miss game, Sat- urday, September 2 @ 6:00, 2 tick- ets, $70. Call 259-2183 before 9:00 pm. 8/31p Bed, beautiful temp-pedic mem- ory foam mattress & boxsprings, new in plastic, with warranty, retail $950, must sell $379, can deliver. 904-858-9350. 8/lOtfc 2001 Keystone Hornet Lite, sleeps 6, fully equipped, good con- dition, $10,000., 259-5026 or 622- 8945. 8/31-9/7p Two 2005 Honda 4 wheelers, 350 Ranchers, low hours, $4500 each OBO. 653-2222 or 813-9967. 8/10-31p 1995 Coachman pull behind camp- er, like new, extras, asking $6500. 259-9055 or 598-4935 for more information. 8/31p Gehl feed grinder, $1500; John Deere 1 row corn picker & wag- on, 3 spares, $500; Hammer mill, $300. 275-2683. 8/31tfc Epson Stylus color 600 printer, $25. 259-2400. 4/20tfc Couch & loveseat, $150; GE wash- er & dryer, 2 years old, $350; Bull- dog & Lab puppies, free to good home. 497-6419 or 653-2289. 8/31p 6 piece bedroom set, queen mat- tress & boxsprings, new in boxes, $499, can deliver. 904-858-9350. 8/lOtf Refrigerator, works good, $50; 2 domestic rats w/bi-level cage & stand, $25; 55 gallon aquari- um complete set w/stand and 2 10 gallon aquariums, $100. 235- 7705. 8/31p Fresh green peanuts, hand picked, washed & graded. Truluck Farms, O'Brien, FL. 259-2055. 7/27-8/31p 2006 Honda CRF250R motorcycle, good condition. 904-591-3724. Friday 8:30 am-3:00 pm Saturday 8/31p 8:30 am-4:00 pm, 5454 Woodlawn Good used appliances. 90 day ri. Rd. Rain cancel until next week. money back guarantee. 266-4717. Friday & Saturday 9:00 am-?, 26543 7/13-3/29p 2002 Ford Explorer LS, 78,000 CR 250, Taylor. Clothes all sizes, 1999 Harley Davidson FXDL Dyna miles, w/extended warranty, V6, cookwares. odds & ends, etc. Lowrider, Vance & Hines exhaust, automatic, CD, power steering, tilt rAG6V Saturday 8:00 am-?, 44 N. 1st St. forward controls, lots of exras, wheel, cruise control, tow package Wiggles toddler bed w bedding ac- garage kept, looks brand new, rear air, aluminium wheels, new cessones to match: high chair that $10,500. 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Fifth Street, 259-3737. tfc Luxury queen pillowtop, in plastic, $199. 904-398-5200. 8/lOtfc 2001 Kawasaki Bayou 300, 4 wheeler, runs good, $2250; Craft- man's tiller $325; riding lawnmow- er $450. 259-5193. 8/31p Newgen DesignXpress 12 laser printer, ethernet, parallel, serial, appletalk, SCSI connectivity. Prints up to 11x17, uses HP toner & drum. PC or MAC, has one tray & power cord, $250. 259-2400. 8/24tfc Ready to go flshin'- 15 ft. Gheeneu w/trailer, 5 HP Honda motor, troll- ing motor, vest, livewell, $1900, like new. 259-1303. 8/31c Nikon Scan Touch oversized flat- bed scanner with SCSI connection, $75. 259-2400. 6/15tfc Dell keyboard & mouse, $10. 259- 2400. 6/15tfc 2003 Honda Recon 250 & 1994 Kawasaki Bayou 220, $2500 for both. 904-309-1508. 8/31p Miller welder w/trailer, plus acces- sories, $1500. 259-1303. 8/31c Driver Jacksonville Terminal Dedicated Shorthaul Avg. $683 $907 /week NO TOUCH FREIGHT 85% preloaded/pretarped CDL-A required 877-428-6527 www.ctdrivers.com WHITEHEAD BROS.,INC. LAKE CITY LOGISTICS NEW RAISE IN PAY Over the road drivers needed. New trucks with ThermoKing APU's, 1800 watt inverters, top of the line leather seats, walk-in condo sleepers, and new air-ride front suspension for a smoother ride than you have ever experienced. Home several nights most weeks as we have a good mixture of regional and over the road. Home most weekends. Personalized dispatching that comes from only dispatching 25 trucks locally. Earn up to 30% of revenue immediately. NO WAITING!!! New increased layover pay. Up to $100.00 per day. 2 weeks vacation. $1200.00 per year Safety Bonus. Driver of the Year bonus. Driver recruitment bonus. Medical and dental insurance. Need 2 years experience. CALL JIM OR DEBBIE LAWRENCE 904-368-0777 or 888-919-8898 JL991. rdT laurus, v, goouuu on gas, loaded, $1500 OBO. 653- 1656 leave message. 8/3115 2005 Tritan TR196, full factory warranty, many extras, $28,000. Call Jimmy at 904-588-3754 or 259-4420. 8/24-31p 2000 Kla Sepha,loaded, cold a/c,- excellent condition, $2900. 904- 591-2916. 8/31p 1990 Ford FI50 XLT, new tires, power steering & brakes, cruise control, 5 speed, A/C, $3000. 653-2222 or 813-9967. 8/10-31p 1998 Chevrolet 4i4, extend- ed cab, fully loaded, valued at $13,500, asking $11,000. Must see! 259-5072. 8/31p 1982 Ford F150, 4 WD, 251 Wind- sor, Granny 4 speed, 33 Buckshot mudders, $1800 OBO. 259-4709 or 813-6040. 8/24-31p 1991 Mercedes 190E, A/C, power windows, 4 door, good condition. 259-3550. 8/31p 1997 Ford Aerostar van, runs & looks great, $1600 OBO. 704- 5043 or 259-5697. 8/24-31p 2001 Dodge King cab pickup truck, V8, 2 WD with topper, AM/ FM/cassette,,A/C, tilt wheel, cruise control, power windows & door lock, dual airbags, towing package & bedliner, only 81,500 miles, excellent condition, $7800. For more information, all 904-566- 7720 or 904-566-7739. After 5:00 pm, call 275-2571. 8/31p. Cash for your junk car or truck. I haul. 904-509-0921. 5/4-10/26p Affordable & dependable. Let me take care of your cleaning needs. Also available evenings & week- ends. Call 259-8310. 8/31p Afternoon tutoring available by high school student. 259-7939. 8/31-9/7p sewing machlineLt, UoUii oilUUse, louys, men, women & children's clothing & shoes; also selling large couch, loveseat & area rug to match. Call 904-874-3712. 3 families. Saturday 8:00 am-2:00 pm, 858 Jacqueline Circle. Saturday 8:00 am-noon, Hwy 121 North off of Roger's Trail. Lots of everything. 4 families. Rain cancels. Free to good home. Male Dachs- hund mix, approximately 6 years old, lives indoors w/fenced yard, doggy dog trained. Is very protec- tive of elderly, female owner. Owner in nursing home. Call for adoption 259-6514 or 904-226-4163. 8/31p Happy Jack mange medicine pro- motes healing & hairgrowth in gny mange or barespot on dogs & horses without steroids. Glen Cash Store 259-2381. www.e-stitch. com. 8/17-9/7p For sale. Day's Pizza, owners are retiring. 259-4660 call after 2:30 pm. 8/24-31c RZA lerosoiv WelL DrInLLLvAg 2" & 4" Wells Water & Iron Conditioners Installed Call Roger or Roger Dale 259-7531 Family Owned & Operated Licensed & Insured / We do small job land clearing, bush hog mowing, scatter dirt, root rake, etc., also tree trimming & re- moval. 259-7968. 6/29tfc Housecleaning, Macclenny area, very reliable. 259-9563 ask for Cindy. 8/31p Now accepting antique furniture on consignment. Pieces have to be in good condition. Call Karin at South- ern Charm 259-4140. 2/13tfc Let me take care of your clean- ing needs. Will clean your home Tuesday-Friday. I'm licensed, with 4 years professional cleaning experi- ence. I'm a Christian person, ded- icated, honest, dependable, will make your home look & smell like paradise. Good reasonable rates. Call Zelda at 259-5407 home or 904-408-9305 cell. 8/31-9/7p Do you have a junk car or truck you want hauled off or to sell? 259- 7968. 4/22tfc Chihuahua puppies, 6 weeks old, $200 each. Cash only. 653-1956. 8/31-9/7p AKC Chihuahua puppies, 8 weeks, $400. 904-537-8542. 8/24-31p Must sell. Pit bull pups, red/red- nose, 14 weeks old, were $200, now $100, 3 left 2 chocolate, 1 red/red brindle (males). Hurry! 259-8929. 8/17-31p Dogs: all types from puppies to adults. Animal Control, $50 board- ing fees will apply. 259-6786. 11/20tfc 6 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!! , I I THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, August 31, 2006 Page Five-B Farm/ranch established business income. 8 stall barn has current horse boarding. Large screen party facility for corporation, business, schools, reunions, birthday par- ties (parties currently booked). In- cludes livestock, commercial party inflatables, farm equipment, 2/3 BR house w/den, fireplace, large oaks, pond. Board fence frontage. I Approximately 13 acres. Glen St. Mary. $750,000. 259-2465. 8/24-31p Best location in the county for the new drive thru convenience store concept, drive through gourmet cof- fee shop, car wash, dry/fold laun- dromat, ice vending machine, drive through produce, barber shop, hot dog stand, office or retail space. 100 ft. frontage by 140 ft. deep, located on S. 6th St. between Waf- fle House & American Inn, 350 ft. to 1-10. This "hot" location is available for only $125,000. Call Florida Crown Realty 259-6555. 8/17tfoc Notice to readers: :The newspaper often publishes classi- fied advertising on subjects like work- at-home, weight loss products, health products. While the newspaper uses reasonable discretion in deciding on publication of such ads, it takes no responsibility as to the truthfulness of. claims. Respondents should use caution and common sense before sending any money or making other commitments based on statements and/or promises; demand specifics in, writing. You can also call the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC-HELP to 'find out how to spot fraudulent solicitations. Remember: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The Baker County Press Experienced painters needed. Must have tools, benefits after 90 days. 259-5877. 12/30tfc Now hiring. Experienced concrete foreman, valid driver's license a MUST. Fax resume to 904-275- 3292 or call 275-4960. EOE. Drug free workplace. 8/24-31c Baker County Chamber of Commerce Assistant Administrator position available. Computer expe- rienpe required, QuickBooks Pro 99 & Microsoft Office Word 2003 - Outlook, Access, Excel & Publisher. Qualifications include: experience as receptionist, secretary & office manager. Apply at 20 E. Macclenny Ave., or online at gbarber@bak- erchamberfl.com. Annual salary: $25,000-$28,000 depending on experience & qualifications. 8/31-9/14c Wal-mart DC/Sam's Cafe now hir- ing food service personnel. FT/PT with 2 years experience, $8 and up.. 904-653-4000 x 5004. 8/24-31c Great opportunity for an ener- getic self-starter in an established Macclenny retail business. Includes general office work, customer ser- vice, order taking. Accuracy & a pleasant personality a must. Full time or part time to start. Send resume to The Office Mart, P.O. Box, 598, Macclenny, FL 32063 or fax to 904-259-3060, e-mail: officemart@ nefcom.net. 8/24-31c RN's part time, every weekend; Dietary aide/cook full time & / part time, various hours includ- ing evenings & weekends; speech therapist -PRN- hours vary; COTA - full time/part time, pleasant work environment, flexible hours. Apply in person at Macclenny Nursing 7 Rehab, 755 S. 5th St./Hwy 228. We are looking for a few highly motivated, positive & dependable people. All positions require back- ground clearance. 8/31-9/7c The Division of Forestry is now accepting applications for the posi- tion of Park Naturalist. Applicants must pass a background screening process. Either 1'year of work expe- rience in forest inventory or a 1 year certificate: in Forestry from an accredited college or university is required. The position is the John M. Bethea State Forest in Northern Baker County at the Baxter Florida office with a starting salary of $23, 181.60 and associated ben- efits. Apply online at jobs.myflorida. com Call Lee at 904-2599-2122 or Darline at 386-758-5716. Applications will be accepted until 9/5/06. The Division of Forestry is an AA/EEO employer. 8/24-31c We are looking for skilled structur- al steel craftsmen who are able to work in a team environment. Hours of operation are from 7:00 am-3:30 pm with the possibility of overtime when required. Benefits include paid holidays, personal days and vacation, apply in person at 710 Griffin Court, Macclenny. Apex is an EOE and drug free workplace. 8/17-31p A Touch of Grass Lawn Service needs experienced full time licensed driver. 259-7335.3/23tfc Activities assistant. Part -time, various hours including evenings & weekend. Must be dependable & able to work independently.' Background screening required. Apply in person at Macclenny Nursing & Rehab, 755 S. 5th St./ Hwy 228. No phone.calls please. 8/31c Clerical help needed. for busy construction office. Good com- munication skills, computer skills, MS office, quickbooks & human resource experience a plus. Fax resume to 904-275-3292 or call 275-4960. EOE. Drug free work- place. 8/24-31c Experienced A/C service tech/ installer needed. Must have driver's license & tools. 259-0893. 6/15tfc Drivers: Excellent benefits & pay. Stable & successful company. CDL- A w/Hazmat, 10 years work history required. See Dave at 3440 W., 20th St., Jacksonville, FL 32254. 8/31-9/7p Part time w/full time potential. Looking for motivated, qualified per- son in Baker and surrounding area. Experience in sales helpful. Reply with resume & references to P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. 6/2tfc Company specializing in erosion control now hiring the following positions: Crew leaders, equip- ment operators, laborers, class A CDL drivers. Valid driver's license a MUST. Fax resume to 904-275- 3292 or call 275-4960. EOE. Drug. free workplace. 8/31p Avon helpers needed. Sell to your co-workers, friends & family. I d the paperwork, you earn the money. Call Kaycee at 275-3215. ISR. 8/31p Experienced painters needed. Contact 534-5133. 8/24-31p Earthmoving. Heavy equipment operators, dozers, track hoes, off road dump trucks. Local work & extensive travel required. Health benefits. EOE. Drug free work- place. E-mail resume to radkins@ comanco.com. Application can be completed at www.comanco.com or call Application 813-988-8829 ext. 117. Current locations: Folkston, GA. 8/17-9/7p Experienced metal roofer need- ed, dependable, driver's license required, good pay. 904-251-5804, after 7:00 pm, call 259-3757. 7/13-8/31p Two dump truck drivers w/asphalt experience needed. Call 334- 8739. 8/31-9/21p, Local home care agency looking for full time/part time Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist. Contact Lacy of Linda at 259-3111. 5/25tfc Dpntal Assistant, 5 years experi- ence required. Fax resume to 904- 396-4924. Don't have experience yet? See the ad for Jacksonville Dental Assistant School on the school page of this paper. It begins, with the headline: "In Just 71 Days you can have the skills you need to get a job as a Dental Assistant." 8/31-9/7p Shop maintenance help needed, small engines. 259-7335. 8/24tfc Truck drivers needed. Earn $800- $10.00 per week. Company pro- videb CDL training for those who qualify. School graduates welcome. Call AMG at 866-374-0764. 8/31-9/21p Mechanics. Great pay & benefits! All shifts available. E.:perience truck & trailer. Centurion Auto Transport 800-889-8139. 8/24-31p Driver needed. Must have clean, Florida, class A CDL license, must be willing to work nights & week- ends. Job entails driving a 2002 Freightliner, hauling groceries out of Wal-mart Distribution Center located in Macclenny. Destinations would include Florida, Georgia, Alabama & South Carolina. Only experience drivers need apply. Call Mike at 386-590-0861 or 386-209- 0116. ,8/31p Security officers, all areas of Jacksonville. Call Giddens Security 384-8071 or apply in person at 528 S. Edgewood Ave. 8/17-9/7c Now taking applications for desk clerk. Must be able to work all 3 shifts, Monday-Friday. No phone calls. Apply in person at Travelodge, 161 S. 6th St. 8/31c Driver/warehouse worker needed. CDL & good driving record required. ,pay $10-$15 an hour. Please call 904-673-1674 or fax resume to 352-379-7749. 8/31-9/14p -- -- --- - - Notice to Readers All real estate advertising in this news- paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation' or discrimina- tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familiar status or national ori- gin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimina- tion." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read- ers are hereby informed that all dwell- ings 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 impaired- is 1-800-927-9275. 3000+ SF, 2 story home on over 5.5 acres with pool, spa, 3 car garage. $469,900. 259-9500. 8/31tfc Baker County new home. 3 BR, 2 BA brick/vinyl house, 2240 SF on 1 acre, Bob Kirkland Rd. 2 car garage, front & back porch, large bedrooms, great room, custom cabinets, lots of extras. Located minutes from schools, just outside city limits, close to 1-10, $219,000. 259-7574. 8/31tfc Jack Lee Construction spec home in Copper Creek, 3 BR, 21/2 full baths. Call 781-5117 or 904-751- 6053. 6/22tfc 7.5 acres in Baldwin, zoned resi- dential, water & sewer available, walk to school & shopping. fCall John Swanson, Broker. 257-90t3. 8/31-9/7c 3 BR, 2 BA triplewide mobile home on 2.2 acres, fenced yard, deck overlooking pond, huge kitchen & master bath, 1800 SF, $129,000. Glen St. Mary. 904-626-6201. 8/24-31p Old Nursery Plantation. Beautiful brick home on 2.77 acres, 4 BRI, 2 BA, 1907 SF, $330,000. 75821 ld Nursery Rd. off CR 125. 259-4704 appointment only. 8/24-9/7p Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA, 1644 SF brick rancher on 2.18 acres. Completely renovated & ready to move in. Zoned RC.5 with room for additional homes. Located on a paved road with extra large garage & additional storage. New cen- tral H/A. Conveniently located in Glen St. Mary. Affordably priced at $250,000. Please call 476-8907 for more info. 8/24-9/14c 2005, 3 BR, 2 BA home in Fox Ridge, 1300+ SF, brick/vinyl, 2 car garage, fenced backyard, vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans throughout, $160,000. 904-463-2439. 8,'31-9,.7p Large desirable lot in Copper Creek, one of the largest & last in Phase II, $70,000. 259-6199. 6/29tfc Public Notice: Respected devel- oper announces release of Phase 1 marsh, lake and wooded home sites in new, gated and upscale riv- erfront community near beaches on Georgia coast. Free 24 hour record- ed information at 800-293-2511 ext.,2001. 8/17-9/7p Acreage & timberland financing available from Farm Credit of North Florida.Contact Jeffrey Spencer 800-342-3795 for details. 8/31-9/21p 40 acre farm, CR 229 south of Sanderson. 545-6961. 8/24-31c 10 acres, restricted to homes, nice property, good location, bring your horses, $138,900. 259-3878. 8/17-9 '7p New construction. 3 BR, 2 BA brick house ,in Hunter's ,Ridge, 2307 total SF, great room, kitchen, back porch, $239,000. 259-4602 or 259-6546. 7/27tfc JACK LEE STEPHEN'S TREE SlAEETI L LRD BUG OUT SERVICE ANGEL AQJUA, INC. CONSTRUCTION SERVICE COPIVEY ELCTINC.ALCUSTOMARINDASince 1963 Water softene Irs Iron filters CUSTOM BU LDER COM PANY, INC. CUSTcOMn upARsidentCa CUS OM BUIDE Rmoal* Tim ing Cea upReidetil/o/mmercial wiring Commercial Residential Residential and Commercial Sales 7 Renitals Service' Build on your lot or ours Your plans or ours Model home in Copper Creek 259-7359 783-9039 4/6tfc GATEWAY PEST CONTROL, INC. 259-3808 All types of pest control Call Eston, Shannon, Bryan, Bill or Philip Beverly Monds Owner 11/l6tfc APPLIANCE DOCTOR Air conditioners Heat pumps Major appliances * 24 hour, 7 day emergency service! Call Vince Farnesi, Owner-Operator 259-2124 7/1TFC CANADAY CONSTRUCTION/ CANADAY TRUCKING Complete site & underground utility contractor, Land cleaning We sell dirt & slag Hourly rate available on: grader, dozer & trackhoe work Dirt starting at $85/load Mitch Canaday, Jr. 259-1242 904-219-8094 CU-C057126 3/16-3/1/07p DESIGN ALTERNATIVES 260-8153 Custom house plans to your specifications Qualified Good references 4/30tfc Affordable rates Licensed & Insured Free estimates 653-1314 8/31-9/7p FILL DIRT Bull dozer & backhoe C.F. White 275-2474 4/6tfc NOBLITT'S HOME INSPECTIONS NHC, FHIA & NACHI Certified Serving North Florida and South Georgia 259-5342 259-5416 fax 7/6-9/21p FILL DIRT Culverts Installed 259-2536 Tim Johnson 6/ltfe RELIABLE RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTING, INC. Home repairs Remodeling Mark Stevens 904-509-2397 Lic#RR0067433 6/29-12/28p LARRY WESTFALL CORPORATION Roofing, Free estimates 259-8700 CCC046197 5/27tfc KIRKLAND'S LAWN CARE/LANDSCAPING Lawn mowing ~- Tractor work Clean-up ~ Hauling 259-3352 8/10-31c 24 hour emergency service Breakers, plugs, switches Ceiling fans & light fixtures installed Free estimates Licensed, bonded & insured 314-9362 8/17-9/7p WOODS TREE SERVICE Treedremoval Light hauling Stump removal We haul or buy junk cars and trucks We sell horses Licensed Insured Free estimates 24 hour service Call Danny 904-222-5054 Jesus is the Only Way 11/4-11/4/06p MACGLEN BUILDERS, INC. Design / Build Your plans or our plans Bentley Rhoden - 904-259-2255 CBC060014 3/14tfc GOD'S BUSINESS After-hours computer repair Networking, training, graphic design and writing Call Cheryl 904-885-1237 9/1Rtfe A & R TRUSS Engineered trusses for your new Home Barn Shed Etc. Free estimates 259-3300 Lic.#RC0067003 12/23tf New construction Service 904-260-2090 CAC1813701 4/6-9/28p WELL DRILLING 2" and 4" wells Roger Raulerson 259-7531 4/3tfc TWH CRANE SERVICE, INC. Free estimates Licensed & Insured 275-2853 904-838-8449 Timmy Hodges, Owner 8/31-10/5p A & R ROOFING, INC. New roofs Roof repairs Roof replacement Free estimates 259-7892 9/9tfc KONNIE'S KLEAR POOLS We build in-ground pools We sell and install DOUGHBOY above-ground pools Service Renovations Cleaning Repairs Chemicals Parts 698-E West Macclenny Ave. (next to Raynor's Pharmacy) Fall & winter hours Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am 2:00 pm 259-5222 (CPC 053903) 9/2tfc HIGGINBOTHAM BROS. Heating* Air Electrical service Licensed and Insured 259-0893 Lic. #ET11000707 Lic. #RA13067193, c Lic. #RA13067194 Pest control Lawn and Shrub care Termite protection Damage repair guarantees Free estimates Call today! Sentricon Colony Elimination System 259-8759 SANDS TRUCKII Fill dirt ~ Millings ~ Sl Concrete washout Land clearing ~ Fish por Road built Houses/buildings derr Inground pools demo 904-445-8836 da 904-653-2493 even! WATER TESTING Total water softener supplies Salt delivery ~. Financing available ~ JOHN HOBBS 797 S. 6th Street, Macclenny 259-6672 7/15tfc 2/17tfc PEACOCK PAINTING, INC. YG Professional painting ag Pressure washing nds Interior exterior Residential commercial no Fully insured Locally owned 25 years experience yvs 259-5877 iings 6/29tfc RONNIE SAPP WELL DRILLING SEPTIC TANKS Well drilling Water conditioning purification New septic systems Drain field repairs 259-6934 We're your water experts Celebrating our 29th year in business. Credit cards gladly accepted Fully licensed & insured Florida & Georgia COUNTYWIDE WASTE DISPOSAL, INC. Residential/Commercial Garbage pickup for Baker County Roll off Dumpsters 259-5692 Kent Kirkland, Owner/Operator 4/21tfc 7/28tfc WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS & INVITATIONS So many options! See our catalogs at The Office Mart, 110 South 5th Street 259-3737 tfc 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 THE OFFICE MART Oils, acrylics, watercolors, canvases, drawing pads & much more! 110 South Fifth Street 259-3737 4/6-10/5p THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday. August 31, 2006 Page Six-B 27 acres off US 301 near Bryceville, $250K. 90C4-4,337617 or 449- 6184. 7 20tfc Elegant entrance brick home. 4 BR. 2 BA. 2400 SF heated, 13' ceil- ings, great room Iiung room, din- ing room. breakfast area, kitchen w wrine cabinets, ooth bathrooms w jacuzzi. master BA walk-in snow- er, security _,,s.tem. surround sound in great room. large sunroom next to a screened inground pool. Brand new 13 s.eer, high efficiency heat pump. Sprinnler system, beauti- ful landscaping. 2 room detached garage w 12' aluminum lean to and a fenced area. All on 1 acre which has an underground petsafe invis- idle tence. Wonderful neighborhood. Grear location. Serious inquires oniv. $380,000. 259-4602 or 259- 6546 or 219-2842. 8 24rfc Copper Creek Hills. Unit III, last lot available on cul-dle-sac. $55,000. Please call 259-2255. 8 '24tfc 3 BR. 2 BA house with 2 rental mobile homes or, 13.2+- acres in the Georgia Bend area, big work- shop & 2nd kitchen, $190,000. 904-629-1779. 5 '25tfc 3 BR, 2 BA on 1 acre, constructed November 1998. 11 miles south of 1-10 on 121, asking $98,500. Home in excellent condition. 904-703- 7177. 8 24-9 14p 2 BR, 1% BA mobile home, no pets, $500 month. $450 deposit. 275- 2865. 8, 31c Beautiful river front home, 2.1 acres, St. Mary;'s. 1500 SF, 3 BR. 2 BA, $595 month. $595 deposit. 220-1565. 8 24-31p 1 BR, 1 BA apartment, upstairs, downtown, could be used as office, $425 month. 404-822-8925. 8 '31p Mobile homes, 2 and 3 BR. A C. no pets, $500-$550 plus deposit. 904- 860-4604. 3 17tfc 3 BR, 1 BA brick, fenced backyard. cir\ lot, $750 month, $750 deposit, no pets, no smoking. 813-5558. 8 31p Mobile home. River Heights Mobile Home Park. 259-3148. 8 '31p 3 BR & 2 BR mobile homes, no pets, garbage, water mowing provided, $450 $600 month. 912-843-8118. 5 4tfc 3 BR, 2 BA house in country w, high- way frontage, $S00 month. 1st and last and $600 deposit. References required. 653-1656 leave mes- sage. 8. 31p 2 BR, 1 BA apartment. CH A, washn. er & dryer hookup, $500 month plus security deposit. Senior discount. S. 7th Street. 904-703-6306. 8 31-9 7p 2 BR apartment in Sanderson, $600 month. 275-2136.8 24-31c Beautiful 1600 SF new home with jacuzzi in MBR, all electric applianc- es, beautiful neighborhood, inside city, $2100 security deposit, $1400 month. Please call 259-3343 week- days between 9:00 am-5:00 pm. 8 'lOtfc Trailer on Mudlake Rd.. 3 BR. 2 BA. CH.'A, yard work included, $500 month, 1st and last plus $300 deposit; trailer on Woodlawn Rd., 2 BR. 1 BA, CH A, fireplace, \ardwork included, $500. month, 1st and last plus $300 deposit. 259-4884. S 31p 3 BR, 2 BA. 14x70 singlewide on 1., acre, two miles from 1-10, front & back porches, $650 month. 1st. last & deposit. 259-2552. 8.24-9 7p New home, 3 BR, 1 BA. tile floor- ing throughout on 1.28 acre lot in Macclenny. All electric appliances, $850 security deposit, $850.'month. Please call 259-3343 weekdays between 9:00 am-5:00 pmr.8 31tfc 3 BR, 2 BA brick home, carport, util- ity shed, privacy fence, $950 month plus deposit. 259-6849.8, 31-9 7p 2 BR, 1 BA home on 1 1 3 acre, 5 miles north of Macclenny on SR 185, $600 'month, deposit required, prefer no pets. Call 1-352-728-6412 or 352-267-4789. 8 '31-9 7p 14x60, 2 BR, 1 BA, heat & air. $500 month, $700 deposit, 2 refer ences required, no pets. 259-6966. 8 31c 2 BR. 1 BA apartment, $500.' month. $400 security deposit, no pets. 12 month lease. 229 N. 3rd St. 259-9797. 8/,31c September Special. St. Augustine, 1 BR condo, sleeps 4, large heated pool, $500.'week, monthly rates available. 904-483-7617. 7 20rfc Coming soon to Glen. Office space, from 600 SF, newly remodeled. Call 275-2944 for details. 8, 31-9 4p New office space, 480 SF on West US 90, Glen St. Mary. OD Rewis 259-6735. 7 27cfc Commercial building, 1100 SF of office space divided in to 3 offices & 1 BA. 1 block from courthouse on 4th St., directly behind Dependable Heating & Air. Just $650, month. deposit required. 259-6546 or 259- 4602. 7. 13rfc Yi~a D.. ..,OM'r.aus FSBO. 1996 Homes of Merit 28x68, 3 BR, 2 BA, cathedral ceiling, open floor plan, stone fireplace, very large kitchen with lots of cabinets, side- b.-side refrigerator, overhead air vents, spacious master with large walk-in closet, garden tub, separate shower, lots more. Must see. Very motivated seller, $41,000 or make offer. Must be moved to your prop- erty. 259-5895 or 654-6998.8 31p LAKE CITY .tatie i !tr [CitdfiE LIBRARY TECHNICIAN I A paraprolessional position managing serials and newspapers cataloging and prr'cessiiig new books, and assiil- ing with adcquifiions reference and ciri nation MARC cataloging e.'peri- ence required Associale degree in appropriate area plus three years Iibrary experience, or High Scnool diploma, or equivaent. wiri live years library experi- erce Working i'nrowledge of EX Libris Aleph -ofnware and knowledge of Dewey Decimal Sysiem prelernrel Salary $21 612 plus beneins Application deadline. September 14, 2006 NURSING LAB INSTRUCTOR 168 Day -Full-time, Grant Funded Position Conducl the learning e.rpenrence in Ine laboratory preparing nursing sludenls lor clinical eperiences. Responsible tor lao preparation. organizaiion, inven- ior0y and mairtenran : BS in rlursing. Stale of Florida RN license (or license eligible and 3 years experience in arute.'stilled cae laciliry. Salary based on degree and experience Application review will begin inimedi- ately. College appli:aiion required. Position details and application available on the web at. Wour.lakec. c.edu Inquiries: Human Resource Development Lake City Community College 149 SE College Place Lake City, FL 32025 Phone (386i 754-4314 Fa,. (3861 154-4594 E-mail boehcnergj.'lakeciycc.edu 1I 1' 1: 1 .r.:r:,, ij L, In r e ,," a l .1 1 'i,.riiA. lC 'I1-H'l< HE l '-.- '..y. I" iu':ll- ie mE~ .l| m.,lmll Heritage Oaks and Old Town Crossing both offer homebuyers se.'eral of our surrounding's with all the conveniences of nearby metropolitan Jacksonville We currently have several inventory homes available within Baker Countyl Community Lot Model Sq.Ft. BRIBA Price W ',l Heritage Oaks 5 Danbury 1842 3/2 $203,580 . Henlage Oaks 17 Richmond 1431 3/2 5199,250 " Heritage Oaks 19 BelmonI Bonus 2063 4i3 $244.092 ' Heritage Oaks 31 Danbury Bonus 2335 5/3 $264,036 Heritage Oaks 69 Wilmington II 1661 3/2 $195.247 Old Town Crossing 4 Foxwood 1615A 3/2 $175,660 , Old Town Crossing 9 Chelsea 1258A 3/2 Sold Old Town Crossing 12 Avon 1558A 3/2 $ 176.380 For more information on these Inventory homes as well as future availabilities within Heritage Oaks and Old Town Crossing, please -. contact Watson Custom Home Builders' Site Agent at: (904) 259-3834 a ^g||plll~ll~l0 7w r, r r -MPP1- !r . -- ALL THE SPACE YOU NEED. Welcome to Rolling Meadows, our newest Baker County neighborhood, offering a quiet countryside setting and plenty of space for a growing family. Choose from expansive homesites up to '3-acre, many backing up to a scenic lake. Call or visit today for more information. THE RICHMOND AMERICAN ADVANTAGE EXTRAORDINARY SAVINGS AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND! Plus, purchase by September 30t' and receive our Deluxe Kitchen Package, including: 42"upper cabinets Large crown molding Roll-out trays for cookware storage Cooktop, into owa.,,venui di ',asler ROLLING MEADOWS From the $100s 2-car garages 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2 to 31' bathrooms Approx. 1,612 to 2,650 sq. ft. 904-259-5666 Is .t K 5"' '.5' .14 S A Cii N .4, DIRECTIONS: West on 1-10 to E.it 336. Right on SR 228 il'est. Go appio.. 3 ntile/ SR 228 will curve to left and become CR 23B. Community is appro\. '. mile on tihe iig l. I SALES CENTER HOURS: Tuesday Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday and Monday. 12 t-, 6 p.m. DISCOVER YOUR CHOICES IN FLOORPLANS, COMMlUNITIES AND DESIGN OPTIONS AT THE IIOMIE GALLERY. 15o0 f;'/i, Road, Bm.,ii,~g. i, .;i 15. 0ia,': PaL " Mon. Fri 9 a. n. to "p. in.; Si:, 10 a .; t.: 5 p S % '1 ., 5 ,. 800-221-3014 Offer valid for new buyers on new contracts signed between September 1, 2006 and September 30, 2006 which close by October 31, 2006. Deluxe kitchen may vary by plan, collection, location and/or community and may include 42" cabinets with sizable crown molding, microwave and dishwasher. Ask Sales Associate for details. Offers must be mentioned at time of contract and a e Snot valid on lot or community transfers, plan changes or in conjunction with any other offer. Richmond American Homes reserves the right to change or withdraw these offers at any time without notice. Prices, specifications, incentives and availability are subject to change or withdrawal at any time without notice. CBC058803, 2006 Richmond American Homes ofi oriki, LP. i L," A Let The Mouse Find Your House |