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THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Paid circulation leader. Winner of22 state and national awards forjournalism excellence in 2006 77th Year, Vol. 35 Thursday, December 21, 2006 Macclenny, Florida 50 The Lu, I c Fa,,,i A-Ch~~r~. tonuscthh'atino I nreiinr wi tronth VII \ ilPole 4br 4I'ic diiC.,-,p/~r a,o C.1 .hI,! J-arm,-,aporrra Air anidAiri Clan a i 1 1 eeh s T..i.Cop1 8 1 Itt iiam ad Tao -Tub tInI / )cii ho11 Idolhla i *p Righ Heahr Dc~op1 isFi, -r% ocilthEli, /BraadonT/nar -Wbo i4ICoph P- .,F -KF ,F L A 'Mamu' Christmas 1 BY KELLEY LANNIGAN Press Staff Darlene Locke gives.a special gift to her family and friends every year at. Christmas. For several weeks prior to the holiday season, Ms. Locke is busy decorating her acre of property off Woodlawn Road south of Macclenny with lights and a myriad of other decorations in preparation for her annual "Mamu Christmas." "My grandkids call me Mamu," said Ms. Locke. "Some of them came to me a long time ago and said they wanted to'have a Christmas just with Mamu, so we had our own party together." The grandchildren had so much fun their mothers wanted to attend the next year. All parents attended the year after that. Then the party evolved into an annual holiday family reunion with friends and special guests included. This year on december 9, nearly 175 people attended. A 15-foot inflatable Santa greeted guests as they walked through an opening in thgehedge flanked by two lighted candy.canes. Beside a life-sized nativity scene, an angel with a trumpet glows brilliantly in front of a wall that is lit Iith a me-sage "Happ\ Birthda,, Jesus.". -.. A huge oak tree is decorated with.a halo of lights. More lights outline thel covered tent shelters under which tables and chairs have been placed for' visiting and eating. Tall torch heaters provide warmth as well as two open pits with roaring fires. As volunteers work busily at the grill cooking hotdogs and hamburgers, music fills the air. Children surround a pianist and accordian player for jolly versions of Christmas and other songs. More kids jump nearby on trampolines. A 10-foot Frosty the Snowman appears and dances with delighted Emergency services gets new director David Richardson of Glen St. Mary was named the county's director of emergency services on December 18 by a unanimous vote of the county commission during its regular monthly meet- ing. Mr. Richardson, 43, has been with the rescue department both volunteer and full time since 1982 when he signed on as an EMT. He is now a paramedic and was recommended by County Manager Joe Cone on the basis of experience and other qualifi- cations. He has a master's degree in public administration from the University of North Florida and a bachelor's from UF. The replacement for longtime director Rick Clark, who retired last month, also completed the certified public manager pro- gram through Florida State. (See page 2) G) 0o- >00 -4 -n4 o Co,~ 0 -4 10 children. "Whew," breathes Frosrt. pulling at her necktie after a few minutes. "It sure gets hot in this snow suit!"' Everybody is busy eating, sing i ng, dancing and greeting folks they haven't seen in a long time. Lots of people remark over the taste and colorful stripes of a special dessert called Punch Bowl Cake made with layers of pudding. fruit, nuts and cake all in one bowl. The highlight of the evening, however, is the anival of Santa Claus. All of a sudden, reindeer bells can be heard in the distant darkness and children's eyes get huge as they realize who is coming. Suddenly Santa appears at the edge of the yard, accompanied by Mrs. Claus and three elves dressed in red and green. The ecstatic children go nuts and cameras start to flash. "Last year, these kids got so excited they tore the lights off the hedge trying to get to Santa!" recalled Mrs. Locke. Throughout the evening she circulates through the crow d. hardly stopping to eat or rest. Everything must be perfect, everybody happy and everyone must be ackno\\ ledged.-7 N 1s. Locke's niece \licki St. John, assists with the decorating and planning of the annual party. Her specific job is testing the hundreds of lights every year to determine what's good and what needs to be replaced. "We plan all year, from January to December," she said. "We find a lot of the decorations at Goodwill and thrift stores which we refurbish and use." It takes two full days just to get the lights on the oak tree in the front yard, but to Mrs. Locke, such effort is worth it. "It's the one time during the year all the family comes together. Mamu Christmas means ev er. thing to me," she said. The Baker County Commission wasted little time the eveningof Decem- ber 18 approving the closing document and accepting a $1,475,907.50 check for the old health department property at the corner of South Sixth and Lowder in Macclenny. The base selling price of $1.515 mil- lion is $15,000 above that originally negotiated with Property Management Support, Inc. of Jacksonville, which will contract with Walgreens for a drug store on the prime comer acre just west of the Macclenny post office building owned by Baker County. The added cost is far less than $200,000 first mentioned by county at- torney Terry Brown when he discussed with the county board earlier this month the closing deadline had passed. Mr. State could add 120 beds atNEFSH for criminals If the money can be found in the 2007-08 bud- get, the State of Florida could nearly double the number of beds at Northeast Florida State Hospi- tal reserved for criminals unable to be tried in the courts because of mental illness. Though the Department of Children and Fami- lies, which manages Florida's mental hospitals, is keeping its plans close to the vest as it prepares budgets for the coming fiscal year there is little doubt the state will have to fill the demand for pa- tients accused of crimes but deemed unfit for trial. The 120-bed added allotment at NEFSH will be for "secure" forensic beds that require heightened fenced areas with greater surveillance and more advanced employ ee training. The state added 60 forensic "step-down" beds at NEFSH south of Macclenny this budget year, along with funds for contract employees to staff them. That brings the number of temporary foren- sic beds to 132, about a fourth of the patient popu- lation at the hospital. Generally, the step-down classification does not require greatly increased security; in fact. some employees speaking off the record say the criminal patients are easier to care for than the majority of the state hospital's current population that are civ- illy committed. The NEFSH campus off SR 121 originally housed 1100 patients before the state revamped its treatment plan in the 1970s and 1980s toward com- munity-based care. The hospital is authorized for 481 civil beds, and the state will be eyeing some of the buildings that have been u under used or not used ..-at all in recent. \ears. .. ".I's something that's definitely being consid- ered, but they haven't decided the numbers yet because the amount of money available next year isn't known," said Al Zimmerman, press secretary for DCF in Tallahassee. He was speaking on behalf of Dr. Rod Hall, the program director for mental health in Florida. The "secure" beds are reserved for criminals who stay past the normal 120 days of treatment before they are discharged back into traditional custody. Steve Kennedy, administrator at NEFSH, con- firmed the state is interested in the Macclenny cam- pus for criminal beds but deferred further comment to the DCF public affairs office in the capitol. Florida has 2352 beds authorized for in-patient mental health, he noted. Of those, 1416 are foren- sic and step-down. The demand is greatest in south Florida, as could be expected. Northeast Florida State Hospital opened in the late 1950s and today has a payroll of around 1200 and an annual budget of $68 million. The 60 beds added this year are staffed by 39 employees employed by NEFSH and 35 more budgeted by the state via a contract through the Baker County Commission. Spokesman Zimmerman said DCF should have a clearer idea of its plans for NEFSH early in the new year. link Driver critically injured as tons of trash spill onto SR 121 Deputy Mike Lagle hands over equipment to fire and rescue workers as they extricate Dorr W. Snyder, 53, of Salt Springs, Fla.from the cab of his over- turned 2006 Mack truck the afternoon of December 18 following a two-vehicle collision on SR 121 at Steel Bridge Road north of Macclenny. The crash occurred as Mr. Snyder, hauling a northbound semi-trailer full of trash from Alachua County to a landfill in Charlton County, Ga., attempted to avoid a 1998 Honda that ran a stop sign at SR 23C. Charges are expected against Jamie Booth, 21, of Macclenny, the driver of the Honda who was taken to Fraser Hospital with minor injuries. Mr. Snyder was flown from the scene to Shands Jacksonville with life-threatening injuries. Wda/greens Brown in fact sought a price of $1.7 million in a November letter to an at- torney representing the buyer. The corner for more than a quarter- century was the site of the health de- partment, a one-story brick structure that will be razed to make way for the new store. A county-owned park was (See page 6) COVERING BAKER COUNTY SINCE 1929 The county s most professional and extensive source for news, classified, display and real estate listings www.bakercountypress.com ** 904.259.2400 e, 904.259.6502 Fax .. bcpress@nefcom.net rode Ked system Baker County officials from emergency services and other departments will meet with counterparts from the City of Macclenny on December 21 to ex- plore expanding the Code Red auto-dial system for emergency alerts to the remainder of the county. Macclenny recently contracted with the mar- keter of Code Red at a base annual cost of $5000. The system is now in place with the capability of notifying residents with special alerts. The city sought information on the network shortly after a main water line ruptured in northwest Macclenny in early November. The break interrupted water service in that quad- rant of Macclenny for several hours and resulted in a state-mandated "boil order" covering the entire city before water could be used for consumption. Code Red now makes it possible for officials to quickly send out recorded messages to all or a portion of city residents in cases like this. The initial cost covers 12,500 minutes of use per year, an amount the Ormond Beach, Fla. company says (See page 2) 6 8907648819 8 County sells tract for I THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday December 21, 2006 Page 2 %( %I"It wImPINs14 %Ipipe m~kon 4 1"%11 0 1111 I -A6P40 o - a I -b ..Copyrig hted Materi %W d. -e-".& 4wdo Syndicated Content i Available from'Commercial News Providers" .04. -O"m b Wc0c a a A 4 w * w * Visa Card Best Rates Around... COUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 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! UiaClsi 602 S. Sixth Street, 'lacclenny 259-6702 US Hwy. 90 West, Glen St. Mary 653-4401 100 S. Lina Street, Baldwin 266-1041 www.countryfcu.com Director Richardson on rescue service (From page 1) He -started i the. ne% .job the tollow ing day and "will make .-$50,000 annually ith supervi- sory duties over the county's two -rescue stations and a dozen em- -ployees. , "I feel my qualifications *.and back- ground will contribute to main- taining the - high stan- -dards this :department has, and help us ,prepare for ihe growth h hard, - we're al- iead\ seeing." said Mr. Richard- Aon, who also has a history of ::Civic involvement including that ()f candidate for public office. Other applicants included ex- .rescue chief Carolyn Hodges and :ichard Dolan, the county's fire chief f who proposed handling bothh departments. K In other business during 'Monday's pre-holiday meeting, the board approved a $35,226 i:ackage for engineering plans and specifications on paving of ,Confederate Dr. north of Glen .St. Mary. The low bid went to .Tarbox of Jacksonville; the sole ,other quote 'was from Darabi eiand Associates of Gainesville at $55,723. Confederate Dr. loops around ,the populated Hills of Glen sub- '-division off Park St. and is.one of .the county's paving priorities. 8The county also. approved a :a$38,180 contract with engineers :Post Buckley Schuh and Jer- mnigan, also of Jacksonville, for ,a master transportation plan to '*e included as an update to the comprehensive land use plan. -: Manager Cone said he negoti- ated the pact down from around -$50,000, adding the study pin- ,pointing likely road positioning and traffic loads will help with future DRI deliberations. SIn other business, the com- ;mission: Absorbed a lengthy and tech- miiical report by Diane Dimpe- ,io of the nine-county St. Johns River Rural Health Network on ithe changing Medicaid insur- *ance system for low-income -persons. Though she and Kerry ,Dunlavey, director of the Baker ,County Health Department, did since 1982 not specifically mention the sub- ject, they hinted the county may be hit up for all or part of an ex- pected $86.340 to participate in the money match pool next fiscal year. Accepted the annual.report- from the Florida Division of For- estry from area supervisor Steve Holman and William Lamborn, the Baker County forester sta- tioned at Pine Top. Mr. Holman cautioned, that the summer of 2007 may pose a wildfire. threat similar to that of 1998 if current drought con- ditions persist. He estimated ground moisture "as dry or drier thanin 1998." / Agreed with a recommenda- tion from the Code Enforcement ,Board to reduce a fine against James Greene of Macclenny by 75 percent to $460.38. The code board originally cited former owner Rex Ingram for excess refuse in 1998, and a lien for $1841.50 was placed on the property in the Deerfield Subdivision off CR 228 in the southeast county. Mr. Greene inherited the tract from the late Mr. Ingram and approached the code board last week about a re- duction. The property has since come into compliance. Once liens are placed on prop- erty, reductions can be authorized only by the county commission on recommendation by the code board. County may link (From page 1) should be sufficient under nor- mal circumstances. Added fees apple3 above that ceiling , S-aMihaliF Mann'.' who handles ' Macclenny's Internet 'and com- puter systems, says a link to Code Red is posted on the city's website [www.cityofmacclenny. com] and seeks data like phone numbers and other contact infor- mation. Likewise, Mr. Mann says sim- ilar inquiries will be mailed with, January's utility bills. SExpected at Thursday's meet- ing other than Mr. Mann are Adam Faircloth, recently hired as the county's 911-emergency coordinator, the sheriff's depart-. ment, fire and rescue, county administration and NEFCOMN telephone. The city's system was re- cently tested through the local phone company and functioned adequately, though Code Red is capable of far exceeding the lo- cal phone traffic load as much as 60,000 calls per hour. Mr. Faircloth said the system will come in handy for more lim- ited alerts like forest fires, fugi- tive searches or escapees, and Amber Alerts for missing chil- dren. . Threading the alert system' through the county dispatch of- fice at the emergency opera- tions center will be explored at this week's meeting as the most feasible method of introducing RICH LAURAMORE CONSTRUCTION, INC. Custom Homes Additions Remodels 259-4893 ** 904-403-4781 cell. 5960 Lauramore Rd., Macclenny, FL 32063 iRR License No. 282811470 Woodlawn Kennels Qialit, Pr f '.idj! 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THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday December 21, 2006 Page 3 0'0 pinion comment STHENever-en BAKERCOUNTY PRESS USPS 040-280 Post Office Box 598 104 South 51 St. Macclenny, FL 32063 (904) 259-2400 The Baker Cobnty Press is published each Thursday by Baker County Press, Inc. Periodicals postage paid under permit :. issued Apri 12, 1929 at the post office in Maccdenny, Florida. SSUBSCRIPTION RATES ..'$20.00 a year inside Baker County; $25.00 ,.a year outside Baler County; deduct $1.00' -for persons 65 years of age or older, mili. *.ary personnel on active duty.outside Baker VCounty, and college students living outside Bliker County..POSTMASTER: send address changes to The Baker County Press, P.O. Bo( S598, Macenny, FL 320633. JAMES C. MCGAULEY Publisher/Editor NEWS 'FEATURES Ielley Lannigar ADVERTISING, PRODUCTION Jessica Prevatt GRAPHICS Josh Blachkmor FEATURES.'COMMENT SPORTS Robert Gerard COMMENT Cheryl R. 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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. ofChristmas gifts I justfinisheda shopping day "You're not helping." with Kelley," and I'm exhausted. By this point, I figured, out My wife, who by hour ten of our what that meant. Helping meant shopping mara- carrying the thon I was re- M/v \Tni O' packages, mak- ferring to as'the .-'-, L .-.C ,vJt -ing periodic Christmas Nazi, trips to the car ran me ragged. THE MATTER when the loads "You ne\ er got too heavy go, so you just ROBERT GER RD got too heavyin ... ~ ...... .......................... avoid. sitting don't know now hard shopping is." she explained. "This is nothing, ou should try the day after Thanksgiving." No thanks. I remember when the children were little, Kelley and her friend Chern Hart would get up at 4:30 in the morning and not return until 10:30 at night. It. ,would take me six trips back and, forth to the van to bring in all the packages. I guess I lead a sheltered life -\hile mn \rife and other shop- ping storm troopers battle it out. . daN -to-day on the front lines of Christmas gift buying. It's one of life's hard realities I'd rather not know. The first thing that amazed me. \\as the traffic. It \\as 11 in the morning and the roads \ ere bum- per-to-bumper. I'm on holiday\ break andI don't know about the thousands of other people clog- ging the roadways.' Lip until this point I never understood road rage, but as I sat for 15 minutes. waiting to turn left into the mall, I was beginning to embrace my, inner road warrior. When we finally parked, and stepped into the insane asylum that is the mall, Kelley bran- dished THE LIST. "We have limited shopping time, so my goal is to get every- thirig on THE LISTbefore we go. home today." "That's a pretty long list. How long do you think it will take?" "That depends on0 how many places we have to go. We want to be organized about this." That's .all well and good. These excellent intentions lasted until we crossed the portals of the first store. Like Dante's Inferno, The Gap should have a sign stat- ing, -"Abandon all lists, ye who enter here." . We hadn't'gotten ten feet be- fore Kelley said, "Isn't that cute. Don't you think that would look good on Sara?" I glanced at THE LIST. "That's not on THE LIST." "I know. I'm just looking." I'd hear that sentence a few times during this marathon. Here's the thing about shop- ping from THE LIST. I guess you could title it The Difference Between Men and Women Part 221. Give a man THE LIST, and you will get exactly \hat is on it. It will take about three hours of hard shopping, but you'll have every item purchased. Of course, the drawback is that you'll spend more money in the process and there's no telling exactly what you'll get. If THE LIST says a blue sweater, that's what you'll get. A man will walk into a store any store and the first blue sweater he sees, he'll buy it. He won't go to five stores looking for. the PERFECT blue sweater. If he sees five blue sweaters, he'll shrug and pick one. It might be intended for an 18-year-old, and if the first sweater a man sees is a button-up Mr. Rogers sweat- er, it's going in the cart. He also won't be distracted by such niceties as sales and two- for-ones. What it says on the list is what he'll get. I noticed that wasn't neces- sarily the case with Kelley. She would spot something that she wanted to buy "Remember that this is here. We'll see if we can get it for less at Dillards." "Is Dillards on THE LIST?" "It is now. You've got to be flexible." "Then why make a list?" That was a man question. It got a woman answer. on the benches whilee she was in shopping,'and nod m\ head appro\ ingly when asked if I liked a potential pur- chase. About four hours in, I asked a silly question. "Do w e get to eat on this shop- ping trip?" "Are Nou hungry?'" S"Yes. It is 2:00 in the afternoon and we ha\ en't had lunch." "I'm sorry. \\lien I get in the zone I forget about eating." That's true. She got the crazy e\ es \\hen she spotted a sale, Mlen know\ the "crazy e\es" from watching g the NFL. Middle line- backers get them as they stare across the line of scrimmage at a quarterback. It's the look a lion gets "when spotting an antelope. Women get the -crazy eyes" when theN see a 50% off sign. E% entually,. it was over and we had a nice dinner at 10 pm,at the Outback as a reward for getting most of the things on THE LIST. "We only have a few more things to get," said Kelley. "But we can, get them next time." "Next time?!!?" Dear Editor: I've been listening and reading in the Press [about growth in Baker County] and have some beefs. This may be the best time to speak of them. There's talk about not, wanting to see more "roof tops" - [purely residential growthh. I feel this way also, and what I would like to see as a senior citizen is more low -income apartments or houses built in or near Macclenny. Maybe they won't provide "Copyrighted Material Avil Syndicat dPContent P i Available from Commercial News Providers" Ankh,_ __ Church firing of Mrs. Suppa is regrettable Dear Editor: Countv. She w\as more than the children who attended Special Seventeen .years ago. my director of Special Blessings; Blessings because they are more mom, Rae Suppa. felt the need she."was like another mom for a,. than ready for kindergarten. - for- more family ministries lot of these children. She lo\ed The funny thing about life is in Baker CountN. Along with being \ith them, \watching them that. eventually, the big green her pastor and the backing of grow and meeting new\ siblings monster imone\ invades. Even her church, she did just that. as the. came. The church also though Mrs. Rae had started She took what she knew about sa\\ tremendous growth. Special Blessings from the raising children and what God Special Blessings grew and ground up and developed such had put on her heart and created, there were many changes: special relationships with so Special Blessings ,(a day care the buildings 'got bigger: the many families, the current facility\ in north NMacclenn i. staff was better educated, and church board at First Assembly IP\ ill never forget ho"\ excited eventually the day care turned of God. in Macclenny decided she %as on opening da\! Even into. a learning center with a she is too expensive. minute of the previous five K-4 program approved by the One week before Christmas. years had been spent readying -state. Children were not just with no reason, the church fired the building 'and acquiring being cared for, but they were Mrs. Rae. Turns out that quality\ qualified staff. It was a great .learning.Ask any elementary childcareisn'tfree.and(hechurch success. "Mrs. Rae" .became. teacher in the county and they \would rather have someone with a household name in Baker will tell you they know the half the qualifications and half the experience because they 1 wouldd give this person hl the ld rd d lo -Iin m se;.nor salary Someone should tell the tu4i chttrch" boarte that story about Sthe fish and the loaves. When many jobs for the younger County and believe sometimes you put your trust in God and generation, but don't we deserve that only people who live in big .you work to serve Him through something better for the time houses with picket fences are the helping your community and not and years we put in during our ones who get heard first. I am yourselves, somehow He always younger years? You may think proud to live here but ashamed provides.x we can just be looked over, but of how the senior community\ Best of. luck to Special remember that we spend our 'gets noticed. Blessings without Mrs. Rae money locally. We also pay state To the county commission they .\ill need it. I would say taxes on what we spend, and we, and others: please have a heart. the, same for Mrs. Rae, but my are also voters. We need low-income apartments mom doesn't need luck; she has The number of older people for senior citizens. a community of children and is expanding, so.we need.to get families w\%ho love her and know ..l..i a^ ,- A., A ..... ,,,^ h Esther mith how much she loves them. usea to t ne. ea. Are we, oo e uscu lu ii- luca.. /u.c w, w u u\. GlenSt. Mar forgotten? I was born and raised in Baker Sandy George Jacksonville y THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday December 21, 2006 Page 4 Arrests, complaints after rash of domestic violence A number of arrests and crimi- nal complaints resulted as county deputies responded to a rash of domestic violence incidents the past week, all of them involving unmarried couples. : Shelly Shumate, 27, of Sand- erson was arrested during the early morning hours of Decem- ber 15 after threatening to kill live-in boyfriend Curtis Myers, 43, in the presence of Deputy Curtis Ruise, who answered a complaint that she also attacked her husband. ' Mr. Myers told the officer he confronted Ms. Shumate on Faith Temple Road north of Sanderson and took her car keys because she and a relative had been out all night drinking and taking drugs. Also present when he confronted her was one of their two children, a six-year-old daughter. Deputy Ruise said the child was crying and nodded when he asked her if the couple was fighting. The incident took place about 1:30 that morning, and the second child was with her father the previous evening at their ad- dress off Ivory Williams Lane. The previous evening about 9:00, Jennifer Harvey, 26, told police her boyfriend beat her- and threatened to kill her while holding her down on the floor of their residence off CR 139B. Deputy Darrin Whitaker noted MS. Harvey's face and neck bore signs that she had been punched and choked. Mr. Wilkerson fled the resi- dence before the officer arrived and a criminal complaint for domestic battery was filed with the state attorney's office. Ms. Harvey said she was held at the house against her will for a half hour before Mr. Wilkerson let her go. She called police from a neighbor's residence. Michelle Young, 24, was treat- ed at Fraser Hospital emergelrcy room early on December 14 for two bruised eyes she received at the hands of boyfriend Richard Dobbs, 39, of Glen St. Mary the previous evening. He was arrest- ed for domestic violence stem- ming from the incident at their residence off Lila Harvey Road. An argument over a pending breakup landed a similar charge against Ron Stewart, 40, of Mac- clenny the evening of December 17. He is accused of striking An- gie Hickman, 30, at their resi- dence off Barber Loop. Joanna Young, 25, of Mac- clenny filed a criminal complaint alleging ex-boyfriend Charles Guernsey, 28, of Glen St. Mary violated a court order by tele- phoning her the evening of De- cember 18. Because of past do- mestic violence, a judge recently ordered Mr. Guernsey to have no direct or telephone contact with Ms. Young. He reportedly called her about visitation with their child. Shopping trip ends infight It was a Christmas shopping trip that just turned sour. 'Lewis Karnes, 39, of Glen St. Mary was arrested the evening of December 16 for fighting with his brother Russell, 38, in the parking lkt of the Fastway convenience store on Woodlawn Road. i Deputy Randy Davis, who responded to the scene just before 8:00 pin, had to fire his Taser gun twice before he and Deputy Dwight Qroves handcuffed the elder brother, who refused an order to stand still with his hands on a patrol car while being pat searched. '.Geneva Nave, the suspect's 66-year-old mother, told police her sons began fighting in the car when she pulled up to the convenience store. . She had taken them Christmas shopping and said the older son had too much to drink. .' Lewis Kames x\ as charged \\ ith fighting and resisting arrest w without x olence.' A grandson who confessed to a drug problem was arrested for looting the home of Barbara Ball on the Eddy Grade in north Bak- er County on December 16. Ms. Ball and her son returned to the residence about 7:30 that evening to find the front door was entered and a security safe on a porch had been forced open. Missing were $600 in silver dol- lars, $20,000 in cash, prescrip- tion medication and jewelry. Brandon Johnson, 25, of Sand- erson allegedly took the contents of the safe to his residence off Hilltop Road, and also ransacked a closet and cedar chest in Ms. Ball's bedroom without taking anything. Because a knife belonging to the suspect was found at the bur- glary scene, he was interviewed that evening by Deputy Gavin Sweat, who said Mr. Johnson de- nied involvement and appeared extremely high on drugs. Shawn Eiserman, the suspect's step- father who also resides at the Hilltop address, told police Mr. Johnson was taking prescription medication later the same eve- ning, and confirmed from Ms. Ball it had been taken from the safe. The next morning, grandchil- dren of the victim found the jew- elry and coins and Mr. Johnson was interviewed at'the sheriff's annex, where Deputy John Har- din said he appeared nervous, and gave conflicting statements. He eventually led Deputy Sweat back to the Hilltop address where' the cash was recovered zipped up in a camouflage bag and stowed in tall brush. Mr. Johnson admit- ted the burglary and said he needs help for the drug addiction. LOGS AND PULPWOOD 1 ACRE OR LARGER DIAM OND IM INC. -"FOR A QUALITY CUT' CALL 282-5552 KENT WILLIAMS was stolen from a carport, along with two gasoline cans. Someone had been attempting to enter a rental trailer occupied by Rebecca Harmon on Mitch burglary Lane in Glen St. Mary. She told police she found pry marks on her rear door everyday for the week preceding December 12, when she reported it to police. Deputy Sweat counted $9995 in the bag and it was to be re- turned to Ms. Ball. There was no explanation of the discrepancy between that amount and what was thought to be in the safe. He was booked for burglary, grand theft and resisting police by denying involvement. In a similar case, a safe box ly- ing under a bed at the residence of Lonnie Combs of Sanderson was entered sometime between December 9-11 and $3000 cash taken, along with a wedding band arid documents. An ex-wife who had been at the address off Combs Road during that time frame denied involvement. A rock was thrown through a sliding glass door to gain entry at the residence of James Jackson in Ridge Estates during da\ light hours December 11. Mr. Jackson reported $900 cash taken from a dra-\\er in a bedroom., along w ith prescription medication The owner told Deputy Greg Burned an acquaintance from Jacksomnille he had argued with the pre\ ions da\ man\ be respon- sible. The suspect identified as Chris Thomas. 28. adlegedl\ admitted the burglar\ during a -phone conversation and threat- ened to torch the residence iti Mr. Jackson reported it. A rear door \\ as pried open at the residence of Charles Tillnan off Sanderson Circle overnight on December 17 and the om ner reported clothing, a tele vision. barbeque grill, food and funruire taken. No value \sas assigned to the miissing property. Richard Humnphrey reported a bo\ \\ ith prescription medica- tion delivered to his residence on South Boulevard on December 4 Franklin Mercantile An amazing array .of jntiqui ,.. '-llec/ible/s ,couniln 'oi,,d: in a 'ittlandnath ei en one on sorwinr ht.liar Iiifl n4 The I", Cottage 4 i ''ijloian Sli q-)pe i lk-(rv 'un t iblk.; antiques aiid ,nthll used items compliment eat h othlier. And for a special treat before i->r aiter \'tir slipping. Isai A-Muse 10 make uiur resenation if'r their Four Coure- Candlelihit dinner. Res.eration time, are 6.011 pirn or 7:30 prn. Er\er Frida\ in December For information or r-eseratiins L.Iall 259-1 i2t Or for a more casual dinning exptrieu'e drop mint Calendars Open until 10:00 pm For more information call 259-5040 Addicted grandson charged in Megacropolis Se have lre fift baskets and lots of gift ideas tor Holiday Blood Drive The Florida/Georgia Blood Mobile will be at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab on Wednesday, December 27 from 12:00 pm 3:00 pm. They are offering a free coffee mug and calendar to anyone who donates. They are in great need of donations especially here at the holidays. Please call 904-259-4873 and ask for Stacey Conner if you have any questions You're invited to Baker County's 2nd Annual Candlelight Shopping These businesses \\ill be open each Friday in December until 8:00 pm for \our shopping pleasure. ,ric lanindarh! THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday December 21, 2006 Page 5 Strategic, teacher merit plans adopted by district BY KELLEY LANNIGAN with top evaluations receive a 5 Press Staff percent salary bonus. The Baker County School The board previously voted board at its December 18 meet- during its December 4 meeting ing approved the district's 2006- to approve an upgrade for the 07 strategic plan. A draft of the district's current AS400 system plan was previously submitted and an accompanying three-year for board discussion at the De- lease agreement. cember 4 meeting. The AS400 runs payroll, fi- The strategic plan identifies nancial and human resource ap- objectives and strategies at el- plications and is considered by ementary, middle, and second- school administration to be the ary levels and identifies school district's most critical hardware/ personnel associated with work- software system. ing to administer achievement The new lease agreement of those objectives. Examples of adds $72,050.22 for addron strategic plan goals are: equipment and will be paid in Developing and implement- monthly installments of $2,189. ing a district comprehensive The upgrade, by Midrange reading plan as required by the Support & Services, Inc., an state of Florida. IBM service provider, will ap- Maintain safety and disci- proximately double the system's pline in the classroom, disk storage capacity, internal Full implementation of a memory and processing power. wellness policy which addresses "There is still available mem- nutrition education and physical ory on the system, but if we post- activity. pone much longer there ma\ not Establish business partner- be enough memory capacity to ships that promote increased handle the upgrade, which could student achievement, end up costing even more mon- Approve a staffing plan that ey in the long run," said Marcell supports the teacher/student ra- Richardson, the school district's tios and-class size reduction re- finance chief. quirements as prescribed by the In other district-related news, Southern Association of Colleg- the board voted to approve a 4% es and Schools. rate increase for the 2007 em- * The strategic' plan also sug- ployee dental plan. Dental in- gests time lines and budget al- surance for the school district locations for achieving goals is provided by Combined Insur- and evaluation criteria for mea- ance Services, Inc. and will re- suring progress. and level of flect, starting January 1, 2007, completion. a monthly rate of $3.36 per em- The board also approved a ployee for. single coverage and state mandated Special Teachers the same rate per employee for Are Rewarded (STAR) Plan as family coverage. the teacher pay for performance system. State education offi- - cials have mandated that each of Florida's 67 school districts complete a STAR plan by Dec. 31. The STAR merit pay plan has been debated for some time throughout Florida and, accord- ing to sources such as the Her- nando County Today's online edition, teachers' union repre- sentatives and school officials have dubbed the state's mandat- ed pay performance plan as un- fair and unsettling. Concerns have been voiced that the merit plan will create an unfair precedent in that teachers will be eligible for merit raises but paraprofessionals such as cafeteria workers will not. How- ever, Florida Education Com- missioner John Winn said the I, program serves Florida students , by ensuring students, have high- quality teachers. The STAR plan will be used in | the future as the primary teacher '-- evaluation instrument, with 50 ,M ' percent of the teacher's perfor- mance based on student learn- ing gains. Student scores will be -V determined over a school year through individual improvement plans based on a 300 point scale., The program targets middle and " high school teachers and those 1 In-law, zoningfeud erupts A long-simmering. feud in- Rhoden Mr. Keeton said he was volving ex-in-laws erupted in "going to kill them all," referring gunfire during the early morning to the Roman family. hours of December 14 south of The two have been in a rela- Sanderson off Mud Lake Road. tionship more than three years Stephen Keeton, 43, faces and have one child, the report multiple charges in the incident, noted., and turned himself in the next The accused is an ex-brother- day after fleeing the scene. He is in-law of Ms. Roman's and has also charged with beating up his been at the center of a property longtime girlfriend after they left dispute with her and her husband a Christmas party at the Country in recent months. Club Lounge that morning. Just last week, the Baker Mr. Keeton allegedly drove County Code Enforcement recklessly several times by the Board ordered Ms. Roman .to residence of Martin Roman and close down a fence building en- his wife Susan, both 48, just be- terprise on her property because fore 2:00 am and exited his truck it. is not properly zoned. Mr. armed i th a pistol and rifle. The Keeton complained to county of- Romans and a 16-year-old fe- ficials of disruptive commercial male fled back into the residence activity in the neighborhood. Po- after first going outside, and Mr. lice have also been called to the Keeton is charged with firing at Sunshine Lane addresses for nu- Mr. Roman, and shooting an es- timated four times into the front doqr before kicking it open. The Romans and the teen fled through a rear door of their residence off Sunshine Lane into nearby woods and called police from a neighbor's house. No one N as injured. Just prior to that, Mr. Keeton aliegedl\ punched girlfriend Ricci Whitney, 26, after forcing her into his truck while leaving the party. Ms. Whitney told Dep- uty Sgt. Thomas Dyal the boy- friend repeatedly held her head and slammed it against a middle console before letting her out of. the truck on Wiremil Road east of Sanderson. Nis. Whitney, who sustained numerous facial lacerations and bruises, called police from a resi- dence nearby.. She told Investigator Scotty in gunfire December merous disturbances. dwelling and domest Mr. Keeton was booked for battery. The two form aggravated assault with intent are felonies. to commit a felony, firing into a 14 ic violence' per charges m Macden'ny Mart CEL HOESSARTNGAT $5.9 Union $1.39 pk $11.99 ctn 305s $1.49 pk $12.99 ctn Pall Mail $16.99 ctn Marlboro Medium $2.99 pk $23.99 ctn Milk Longhorn Timberbwolf Small flavors $2.99 gal. 99 BUY 1 GET 1 FREE: WE ELLALL PRE-AIDPONE ARDS At the corner of US 90 & SR 121 Sunday 7 am 9 pm Mon.-Sat. 6 am 10 pm SEASON G6EET16S &. MANY THAN IS! -5-,-- r --I-- ------- I A gift from us to you... I ff I Gift Certficate To be used on your next purchase of $15 or I more. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Good at the Macclenny & Orange Park locations only. Expires 12/31/06 WaOping S Ct W5OOD9 50 Baker Square Shopping Center 259-5800 Auto Home Life Happy Holidays! From our family to yours, please have a safe and happy holiday season! Baker County Farm Bureau Jack Baker Justin Webb & Blair Harrison (9go)259-6332 539 South 6th Street Macclenny, FL 32063 ft28219@sfbcic.com sfbli.com ffbic.com is what'.. do b. Florid a Farm lBureau General insurance Co. Florida Farm Bureau Casually insurance Co. Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co., Jackson, MS 1. .. *. . iL i i mmll i k JIV/ /116- THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday December 21, 2006 Page 6 DROP approved for full time city fire staff The City of Macclenny on De- cember 12 expanded the existing retirement plan to allow full time members of the fire department to enroll in the DROP (deferred retirement option program) avail- able to other city employees. DROP, available also to coun- ty and state workers, allows long term workers to remain on the payroll five years beyond retire- ment eligibility and funnels paid- in cash into an interest-bearing account to be drawn out when the worker leaves. Macclenny Chief Daniel (Buddy) Dugger characterized omission of full time workers. as a "glitch". and the commis- sion voted unanimously for the, ordinance that covers him, along w ith a trio of other fire officers nowv full time on the city payroll:- Joey Mathis, Martin Cole and Scott Crews. In another bit of administra- tive housekeeping involving the fire department, the city board approved a policy allowing ac- crual of up to 80 hours of over- time pay from."call-outs" once they have worked more than 53 hours during a pa\ period.. The full time officers work 40 hour weeks on a 24-on, 48-off basis and are paid time-and-a- half above that up to 53 hours. The banking option takes effect above that. In other business last week, the commission approved a six- year note from Mercantile Bank- for $550,000 to finance several repaving projects in lMacclenn). The note bears 4.9% 'fixed-rate interest to the lender and requires six annual payments through 2012. The resurfacing projects are mostly complete and include all or portions of Niltondale Road, North Boulevard, Third and, Fourth Sts., South Boulevard, Minnesota and Florida Ave. A section including parking on South Boulevard in front of the PreK/kindergarten'school w ill be done during the Christmas holi- day. Dut.al Asphalt is the con- tractor. City Manager Gerald Dopson reported the portion of unpaved and often impassable Denise St. in west Macclenn\ thing inside the cirt belongs to MacclennN and he \ ill proceed \ith a joint venture \with Baker County to pave it. Macclennm will attempt to coordinate it with the remain- ing resurfacing project. The city will also seek a traf- fic survey at South Sixth (SR 1211 and George Hodges Road to determine if it can be cited in the future for a traffic signal. No cattle in $800 deal A Sanderson man is accused in a criminal complaint of bilk- ing Linda Perry of Glen St. Mary out of $800 she intended to go for purchase of eight cows. Nathan Keene, 39, took the check on December 11 and told Ms. Perry he would deliver the animals to her farm off Fred Perry Road in a matter of days. When he failed to do so and remained out of contact, she learned Mr. Keene already cashed the check when she attempted to stop pay- ment. When contacted by Deputy Tracie Benton, Mr. Keene said , he had made arrangements to re- pay the money at $200 a week, a statement Ms. Perry told the of- ficer was untrue. Mr. Keene told Deputy Ben- ton the owner of the cows in Middleburg kept the $800 Mr. Keene owed him. The accused was not able to identify the own- er he knew only as Mike, nor give a telephone number. He will be charged with grand theft. In another theft report, an employee from Macclenny was named as a likely suspect in the theft of about $300 cash from the Waffle House in Macclenny. Waitress Wendy Hoilman 'of Glen St. Mary said she noticed her tip jar with about $100 miss- ing from under a counter about 4:30 am on December 16. An- other $200 was gone from the register drawer. Another unanimous vote was recorded to re-appoint Gil Crowser to the city's Zoning Ad- justment Board. He will serve another two-year term. In zoning matters, the com- mission approved first reading of a request by Clarence Jones and Catina Widemond to rezone a tract west of Country Federal Credit Union from single-family residential to residential-profes- sional office. The couple seeks placement of a day, care center. Also approved with little com- ment on second reading were changes in the land use map and rezoning of _15-plus acres on US 90 in east Macclennm to be known as Barber Plaza. The action will allow future commercial development of the tract on the north side of 90 as a planned unit development. The city last month promised resi- dents of nearby Cypress Pointe it would hot allow non-compat- ible use of the tract. Owners Joe and Evel, n Barber and Gary and Kathy Barber said.they have no specific plans for the two parcels as yet. They will have to petition to the city for specific zoning changes in the future., Macclennm also' passed on second reading last week its "proportionate fair share" or- dinance to bring the city in line \ ith requirements of Florida law on long range planning. Nlacclenny must submit .a five-year capital improvement plan and update it annually. The ordinance phase-in next year also mandates local government agencies coordinate expanded services brought about by new development, and how the\ will be funded. The mandate is commonly referred to as "Senate Bill 360," the numeric assignment of the legislation authorizing it. MLK parade to be held Jan. 12th A day of celebration in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King will be held on Friday, January 12, 2007. A parade will begin at Keller Intermediate School at 11:00 am. Anyone that wishes to participate in the parade, please contact parade marshall and coordinator Rev. Tommy Rollins at 259-7721 office or after hours at 386-754- 9161 home. Press Adverti ii . H.olidaay dlafl PMThrst iVlas y.t:.'K.e t '] * Six arrests in gang'street gunfire, abduction last week Six males from both Macclen- ny and Sanderson were arrested on charges ranging from aggra- vated battery to kidnapping and criminal mischief for involve- ment in what police are calling loosely organized gang violence on December 16. The events leading up to the arrests, including a confrontation at the Macclenny McDonald's and gunfire after dark on Griss- holm St. in.the south city, alleg- edly stem from friction between a group of black males calling themselves the "Macclennry Boys" and another known as the "Sanderson Boys." Deputy Garrett Bennett said he was met by an hysterical Cris- tin Ellis, 24, of Macclenny ion Grissholm just after 9:00 when he and other officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area. Ms. Ellis said a group of men were in the area shooting pistols into the air, and one of them. Gary Carter. 21, of NMacclenn., twice pointed a pistol at her head and verbally threatened her. She also said Michael Williams, 20, of NMargaretta, bumped her sev- eral times w ith his vehicle before the group left the area in three vehicles. Police were told by his. Ellis and several others \\ho identified the suspects but declined to sign statements that the Gfisshobu St. gunfire .\was retaliation for the attempted kidnapping of Todd Winfred. 22. of Sanderson from the McDonald's parking lot. He named Martius Holland, 24, and Wesley Belford. 23.both of Mac- clenny., as his assailants. Mr. Winfred said he struck Mr. Belford w ith a bottle after he was forced into the rear seat of a vehicle. and was able to escape before being driven off by Mr. Holland. McDonald's has been the scene of similar activity and fighting before, often follow ing night basketball games at Baker County High School. Partici- y pants are typically black males. agesdl8 throughmid-20s. ' "I don't think w\e can charac- terize these groups as organized gangs in the traditional sense," said Sheriff Joey Dobson this week. "They are groups from Macclenny and Sanderson and the incidents are more of a ter- ritorial nature." The sheriff said he has recom- mended to NlcDonald's manage- ment in the past to emplo\ off- duty officers those evenings to head off the confrontations. ' Deputy Benneu's report notes he found 14 shell casings from a 9 mm pistol near the Grissholm St. residence of Shirley Ruise. who said she and others iriclud- ing children hit the floor to avoid being struck by stray bullets that evemng. One round was found embed- ded in a kitchen cabinet, said the deputy, and likely went through a window nearby. Police were told by witnesses and neighbors both pistol and shotgun firing erupted. The witnesses, including some who said they were struck, by bird-shot pellets, were reluctant to identify themselves, fearing retaliation. Also arrested either b. police or turning themselves in were Marion Gaskins, 19 and Jason Jefferson. 24, both of Sanderson. Charges include aggravated as- sault, aggravated battery, kidnap. improper display and discharge of \weapons and criminal mis- chief. Land sale for Walgreens (From page 1) dismantled there more than a \ ear ago. The sale negotiation dragged on anmid delays oer signage and other matters, a fact thai irked board members at the Baker County Council on Aging, which has an eve on most or all of the proceeds. Earlier this month, board chairman Barbara Yarbrough asked the county board to speed up preliminaries for a new, coun- cil headquarters despite the lack of a firm deal on the Waloreens land. Two sites are said to be under consideration for the ne\\ building to replace the one on LIUS 90 at College in NlacclennN. A debate %\ill likelN ensue in coming months over hown much of the $1.515 million will be gi'- en over for the senior center. Need a phone number for a classified ad and don't have the paper handy? bakercountypress.com Wor unto ua a c)ilb i born, unto un a W on if given: anb te goDemrment 41agl be upon i) oufber; anb it name Saffl be calfeb %oiberful ~ounefort, Z e migitt9 6ob, e. e, etlating Watler, Z e Trince of Tpeace. ~., .-aia( 9:6 With exceeding great joy, we wish you and yours a truly miraculous Christmas. Thank you for being such wonderful friends and neighbors. Commissioner Alex Robinson & Family '4 '~ CANCER? Don't go it alone With The Baker County Cancer Support Group First Thursda of month -:00 p rmr Baker Counrt Headlh Deparcmcnt With warm wishes and every happiness during this beautiful holiday season from A Touch of Spring Eric and: Brenda Kinghorn ~r - DV p -I SAt.TkeHoliodap s In this season of faith and renewal, we'd like to join our friends and eibors in a prayer for peace on earth and understanding between nations. At this time we are also reminded of the meany blessing we have been fortunate to receive, especially the goodwill and support of people like you. Best wishes for a joyous Noel with heartfelt thanks. Paula Barton -A I ~ '.1 .~ -A- -,, .... wwu iste7, This holiday season \we re delivering best wishes to all those who ve been so good to us this past year. We couldn't have asked Santa for better friends and neighbors than you. Thanks! COUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 6(2SSLt trcAacliv 5-~0 T w -N et Gln S.M 602 S Sixth Street, Mlacclenni 259--02 US Hwvy 90 West, Glen St. lu-\ 100 S Lima Street, Bald\vin 20o-1041 i01 Closed Christmas Day , A Message Of Peace & Joy i' ...-- _ T-i I I I rli 1, (/-8, 1, !, I I t All-5N. - THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday December 21, 2006 Page 7 Pair arrested for theft, re-sale of $4300 4-wheeler for $80 to buy crack cocaine The sheriff's department made several arrests recently for thefts that had been reported earlier, in- cluding two persons implicated in the theft of a $4300 all-terrain vehicle from a Baxter man. Mark Donley reported the theft from a outdoor shed on De- cember 2 and told police it oc- curred sometime after November 29, and a break in the case came when Deputy Curtis Ruise spot- ted the blue Polaris off CR 229 north of Sanderson on December 10. A black male who was riding it fled on foot. The second break occurred when Sarah and Tommy Jewell, who live off CR 127 south of Baxter, identified John Hart, 19, of Macclenny and a 15-year-old male accomplice as. the persons the\ saw in the area of Mr. Don- ley's residence the day the ATV went missing. The youth was driving it on 127, and Mr. Hart was driving a 1992 Saturn accompanied by his mother Jeannmie, 47, and Crystal Mette, 21, of St. George, Ga. In a subsequent interview, Mr. Hall said the juvenile took the ATV and then sold it to an indi- vidual they knew only as "Scoot- er" in Sanderson. He gave them $80 which they used to purchase crack cocaine. They are charged with grand theft and dealing in stolen property. Mr. Hart is also named in a criminal complaint for stealing a jewelry box containing $835 worth of necklaces, a bracelet and earrings the morning of De- cember 13. The victim's name was withheld because she is 15 years old. The suspect told Deputy Erik Deloach he got drunk and doesn't remember what he did with the valuables tak- en from the residence off Oak Moss Trail near Sanderson. On December 11, Mr. Hart was with a 15-year-old male when the youth was caught attempting to steal a baseball cap from Sports Shack in Macclenny. Both sus- pects were ordered via trespass warrant to stay away from that .store and adjoining Hagan Ace Hardware. In another arrest for a theft re- ported earlier in December, Don- terio Wishop, 21, of Jacksonville is charged with stealing jewelry and guns from the residence of Bonita Varnes off CR 23A north. He was a construction worker at the residence during a remodel- ing at the time, and pawned the jewelry at three branches of Cash America in Jacksonville. It was subsequently recovered. Mr. Wishop told sheriff's in- vestigators he sold the three fire- arms on the street for cash. Deputy Deloach was acting on a tip when he came across Henry Williams, 24, of Glen St. Mary seated in a 1999 Chevrolet S-10 truck he is accused of steal- ing from Julie Starling of Mac- clenny on December 8. Ms. Starling reported the missing vehicle when Mr. Wil- liams, who is acquainted with her and who used the vehicle with permission before, failed to return it. The arrest and vehicle recovery were on December 12. Children, Another Christmas without you Always thinking of you Happy Holidays . With L.-, \Your Father \VWiter R. Adams Long-term truck 'borrower County deputies arrested two accelerated when the officer got persons on successive days last behind his vehicle after it turned week for felony drug possession, south off Friendship Place at a including a Macclenny woman high rate of speed. who had failed for one week to The chase began about 12:30 return a vehicle to its owner. am and continued on Tony Givens Dana Thomas, 25, was found Road, CR 127 where. the speed about 1:00 pm on December 15 was noted, Combs Trail and back in possession of a 2003 Ford on 127 before Mr. Walker turned Mustang belonging to Morris west again on Dopson Road. Roberts of Waycross, Ga. Dep- Deputy Anderson said he lost uty John Hardin said he stopped track of the vehicle on a curve. Ms. Thomas at the Raceway sta- tion off Woodlawn Road after police received the complaint by " Mr. Roberts. .* -During a subsequent search, ., . the officer said he found a spoon . with cocaine residue in the car's front console. Mr. Roberts told police he gave Ms. Thomas permission to use the vehicle a week earlier, but only for a matter of hours. The previous day, Michael Bailey, 34, of Macclenny was .. jailed on a similar charge after he ... was found with a single Xanax . pill in a pants pocket. Mr. Bailey was stopped at - Sixth St. and Shuey Ave. in north Macclenny that morning about 10:45 following a report of a sus- picious car in the Deerwood Cir- cle subdivision where he resides. .. His 1987 Cadillac matched the . description of the vehicle. In another felony arrest, Ken- neth Walker, 49, of Lake City is charged with leading a county : -- deputy on a high speed chase early on December 17 before lic're dispensing a large measure beearly on December 17 beforest ishe or a happy and heallhh outrunning hm in a remote area e appreciate out Irust and n off Leon Dopson Road north of Sanderson. 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NEFCOM WireGuard inside wiring maintenance Bundling these services means saving more than $135.00 annually Call Today to sign-up or to find out about our other Great Bundled Service Plans. 904-259-2261.1 ' -", --T _-_. .: .._ 7 ! .I 1 I._.. .. _r T:.. ::7 ; -I lAuto &-Truck 'is arrested Three hours later, police responded to a report of two suspects at a nearby residence seeking a ride to Lake City. Mr. Walker was taken into custody on the fleeing and suspended li- cense charges, and faces an ad- ditional count for doing about $300 damage to the property of Gene Combs off Combs Trail during the pursuit. -. . 'i.I e giooiId cheer alonr 1 itih our olidar season lo all our neighbor. ; e thank ou l for choosing us. harmacy : Y THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday December 21, 2006 Page 8 1 ituaries William Dart, 63, f Tallahassee dies William "Bill". Crandall Dart, 63, died Wednesday,. December 13, 2006. Mr. Dart was born in Connecticut, grew up in Orlando and moved to Tallahassee in 1961 to attend Florida State University. After receiving his MBA, he began his work at Easter Seal. Shortly after, he began a 35-year career in various departments within state government. Survivors include his beloved wife of 42 years, Jewell Crews Dart; daughters Lisa (Jim) Waddell of Tallahassee and Lori (Randy) Hearne of Perry; brother Robert of Orlando; 3 grandchildren and other relatives. / The funeral service was held Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, with burial at Culley's MeadowWood Memorial Park. Willow Dickson enjoyed gardening Willow Fuqua Dickson, 86, Macclenny died Thursday, December 14, 2006 at Macclenny N u r s'i nag **4. and Rehab - Center. Mrs. Texas on November 7, 1920 to the late Wiley Holder and Josephine Ms.Dickson Brandon Fuqua. She moved to Baker County in 2000 from Lawtey. Willow enjo\ ed collecting o\% Is. gardening and making crafts. - She also enjoyed teaching Bible-~ school and spending time at the Council on Aging. Survivors include her loving husband of 59 years, Trevett Dickson; son Roland (Laurie) Dickson of Albany, Ga.;. grandchildren Richard C. Dickson,AmandaA.Westbrooks and Samuel P. Westbrooks. The funeral service was held .Tuesday, December 19, 2006 in the chapel at V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services with Pastor Joe 'Vianna officiating. Interment followed at the Veteran's National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. CANCER? Don't go it alone The Baker County Cancer Support Group First Thursday of month 7:00 pm Baker County Health Department Buddy Hickox, 66, dies afier long illness Eddie Lawrence "Buddy" Hickox, 66, of Bryceville died Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at St. Vincent's Medical Center following a long illness. 'He was a native of Hoboken, Ga. and lived in Jacksonville before moving to Bryceville in 1970. He was the son of the late Eugene L. Hickox and Josephine Raulerson Hickox and was preceded in death by his brother Sam Raulerson. Mr. Hickox retired as a supervisor and dispatcher with A.A.A. Cooper Trucking Company. He was a 1961, graduate of Jacksonville University, a Baptist and loved antiques, woodworking as a hobby with the family-owned business, Rachel's Farmhouse, Surn ivors include his wife Ruth Hickox: daughter Cindy Hickox: son Clay Hickox, all of Bryceville; sisters Janice (John) Rhoden of Macclenny, Geraldine Brown and Dianne (Buddy) Warren, both of Jacksonville; sister-in-law N larn Raulerson of Bryceville; brothers Walter Adams of Bryceville and Bill Adams of Jacksonville; his loving pet, Mr. Beasley. The graveside service was conducted Saturday, December 16 at Verdie Cemetery in Nassau County with Rodney Kelly of West Jacksonville Baptist Church officiating. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.. 5th Sunday sing Highland First Baptist Church in Lawtey will hold its 5th Sun- day sing at 11:00 am on Sunday, December 31, 2006. Dinner on the grounds will follow the wor- ship service. Please join us for \ orship. fel- lowship and food. Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church CR 127 N., Sanderson, FL Sunday School 10:00 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wed. Evening Prayer Serv. 7:30 pm Pastor: Oral E. Lyons D INKINS NEW (.ONGILL..TIONAL ,'s iT I l I '.l f- I-I .i 1d.I'n ",1 fcll.l' I i' l l.' l I 4 1 i ,. 1 L 'Jl I in \6 ,11U *ji .hl l in' ill [.[I\ \1 i ?, .i l "_I ]mL' / 'n. pm Where Everyone is Somebody and Jesus is the Leader L\ L s'it RIN '\ ni l'U. Pastor Rev. Ernie Terrell Blanche Mixon, life long resident Blanche Mixon, 76, of Glen St. Mary died December 12, 2006 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was born in Glen St. Mary and was a life long resident. She was a member of Manntown Congregational Holi- ness Church and enjoyed helping her husband A.J. Mixon operate Mixon TV. and Repair business for 31 years. Her hobbies were gardening and fishing. She was the daughter of the late Levin Lee and Lancy Canady Fish. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years. Survivors include children Carolyn Mixon Pearce of Waverly, Ga., Glenda (Glen) Mixon of Lake City and Debbie Mixon (Nathan) Thomas of Wildwood; brothers Leo (Darlene) Fish of Glen St. Mary and Buster (Linda) Fish 6f Macclenny; sisters Kizzie (Bob) Davis of Marietta and Betty Fish Jones of Macclenny; 9 grandchildren,, 17 great- grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren. The funeral service was FndaN. December 15, 2006 in the chapel at V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services with Pastor David Thomas officiating., Interment was in Moniac * Cemetery. Sadie Self 84, NEFSH worker .Sadie Raulerson Self, 84, of. 'Macclenny died Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at St. Vincents Medical Center fol- lowing a long illness. Mrs. Self was bor in Taylor and lived in Baker County all her life. She was the daughter of the late Wesley B. and Eliza Raulerson, and widow of Ira Davis Sr. and Andrew B. Self Sr. She was also preceded in death by her son Ira Davis Jr. Mrs. Self worked as a psychiatric aide with Northeast Florida State Hospital for 20 years until her retirement in 1982. She was a member of the Macclenny Church of Christ. Survivors include daughters Sadie Mae Eliza Pringle of Glen St. Mary and Annette D. (Randy) Barber of Lake City; sons Wesley A. (Martha) Davis Sr. of Taylor and Andrew "Andy" B. (Cathy) Self Jr. of Macclenny; 18 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great- great grandchildren. The graveside funeral ser- vice was conducted Monday, December 18 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Taylor with Rev. Tommy Anderson, pastor of Road to Calvary Church, officiating, assisted by Mr. Joe Raulerson. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements. FAITH BIBLE' CHURCH "c'.w -o/, /;i the Con'mim,,:if Five ('hi ircht Rodg I-1, 127 Sa,,di r,,,, Fl. Sunday Schol :45 a.m." Sun,.I,,y Moming \\'orhip 1l:11n a.m., \Ved. Night Bible Study 7:1)0 p.m. rve -I" Sunden Night Ser'ie 7:11U p.m. ., idell l: William -Pntor '" Mt. Zion N.C. Methodist Church 121 North t 25'--4461 Ma.icclenny, FL Pastor Tim Cheshire 'Bud'Hicks retired Civil Service retiree William Orie "Bud" Hicks, Jr., 75, of Glen St. Mary died Sunday, December 17, 2006 at his residence. He had resided in Glen St. Mary most of his life .and was the son of the late William Orie Hicks, Sr. and Annie Elizabeth Thompson Hicks. He worked with U.S. Civil Service at the Naval Air Rework Facility, Naval Air Station, Jacksonville for 36 years and retired as supervisor and management analyst in 1986. He was of the protestant faith and enjoyed meeting with friends at the Waffle House. He was preceded in death by Thelma Louise Harvey and Sylvia Sue Combs Wingo. He is survived by his wife .Agnes C., Hicks of Glen St. Mary; daughters Thelma Diane Fraser of Macclenny, Deborah "Debbie" Elaine Hicks and Lillian Elizabeth *"Libby" Hicks, both of Glen St. Mary; son Charles Gregory Hicks of Glen St. Mary; sisters Lorena Nancy Harvey and Doris Mae VanDoren of Jacksonville and Mildred Daisy Lagasse of Tallahassee; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; extended family Gene (Ruby) Combs, L.E. (Sharon) Combs, Mike i Patty' Combs, Greg (Julie)i Combs, D.L. Combs, Carl Wingo, eVoncille Combs Haney, Rachel Combs Ste\art. Janie Combs.. Berryhill and Wanda Combs (Bruce) Rhoden. The funeral service was conducted Wednesday, Dec- ember 20,2006 at Mannto%%n Congregational Holiness Church with Rev. David Hodges, officiating. Interment will be in Manntown Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. We publish obituaries & pictures FREE! d First United Methodist Church 93 N. 5th St., Macclenny 259-3551 Sunday School: 10:00 am Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Sunday Youth:. 6:00 pm Wednesday Dinner: 5:45 pm Wednesday Worship: 6:15 pm John L. Hay, Jr., Pastor First Baptist Church of Sanderson CR 229 S., Sanderson FL Sunday School ....... 10:00 am Sun. Morning Worship 11:00 am Sun. Evening Worship .6:00 pm Wed. Eve. Bible Study. .7:00 pm AWANA Wed. Night.. 7:00 pm Pastor Bob Christmas www.firstbaptistchurchofsanderson.cbm Glen Hill Primitive Baptist Church Elder Arnold Johns Sunday Services Starting 10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 pm For information call: 259-9567 St. Peters Anglican Fellowship Minnesota Ave, Macclenny, Fla. 259-6256 Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Service 10:00 am 23-A to Lauramore Rd. & Fairgrounds Rd. Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Services 6:00 pm Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm Pastor J. C. Lauramore Welcomes All Come and magnify the Lord and worship with us Glen Friendship Tabernacle Clinton Ave. Glen St. Mary WJXR Radio Service Sunday. ... 8:30 am Morning Worship Service...... 10:30 am Children's Clhurch .... ........ 11:30 am Evangelistic .... ............ 6:00 pm Bible Study (Wed.).............. 7:30 pm Rev. Albert Starling *.Home: 259-3982 Church: 259-6521 Jesus:' The Way, The Truth and The Life Sunday School 10:00 AM. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 PM. SundaN Morning Worship 11:00 AM. Wed. Eve. Worship 7:30 PM. Pastor Rev. Shannon Conner North 6th Street Macclenny 259-3500 F1tli St. &25-1 StVnellPa r nr.ii n F % Paul Hale SSundav Shol 0:3) am esa Bible Stud 7:0)0 pm Sunifai' MIurning Wirship 10:15 am Thursday uub 7:00 pm Thur, r Hi7r .00 pm Sunda Eenin Worship p I L nNurfrr- v ip-id"1 ir all u *r . '"A Loving Church irilh a Growing iisbin of Excellence" Spd.idl BI .131, r S.houl R.-dinrss i.-nI-T 2:vJi' lr>r *s*'~7'Oii. First Baptist Church A, GLEN ST. MARY, FLORIDA A. Bet Ic' S Sunday School 9:45 AM Baer LCoi Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM S Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 PM Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM 259-6977 Dr. Walter Bennett, Interim Sr. Pastor Perry Hays, Associate Pastor Pastor 'omas 575 www.christianfellowshi~ptemple.com CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP TEMPLE Senior Pastor Independent Pentecostal Church Associate David Thomas Tim TAi 2594940 Seventh St. & Ohio Ave., Macclenny 2594. Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Night Service 7:00 pm Radio WJXR 92.1 Sunday- 9:15 am Youth Programs . Sunday School 10:00 am [e' Common Ground Sunday 11:00 am Common Ground Wed. (Teens) 7:00 pm God Kids Sunday 11:00 am I God Kids Wednesday 7:00 pm YothR V/odAbe .mm .erer 0 V. Todd Funeral Services 250 North Lowder St., Macclenny 259-5700 Sunday School 9:45 aj Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 amn Sunday Evening Worship 6.00 pm Wednesday Prjover Servic:e 7 00 pru Jesus answered. "Veiilv, verily I sjay unto thee, e-cept a m,in bi e born o0 water ..rind of tile Spirit. he cannott enrier into the king- dom of God J,,ohrn 3 5 I THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday December 21, 2006 Page 9 Fay Norman, 76, dies December 15th Dora. Fay Norman, 76, of Macclenny died December 15, 2006 at her residence. Mrs. Norman was born March 27, 1930 in Loudon, Tennessee to the late. Robert and Lillie Mae Benefield Greene. She was a member of M .; Christian Fellowship 'e TemprIle. She loved gardening Ms.Norman and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Ronnie and Wanda Norman of Macclenny; daughters and son-in-laws Michelle and Bill Honsberger of Lawtey and Tonya and, Dwight Nipper of Macclenny; grandchildren Wesley. and Travis Norman, Keisha Bishop. Brett Bennett and Luke and Shelby Nipper; seven great- grandchildren; sister Shirley Barton of Macclenny and a very dear and special friend Cl de Newmans, also of Macclenny. The funeral service was. held on Sunday, December 17, 2006 at Christian Fellowship Temple with Pastor David Thomas officiating. Interment was in Macedonia Cenetery. The arrangements were under. the direction of V. Todd Ferreria Funeral Services, Macclenny.. Lonnie Wilcox dies-on birthday Lonnie Wilcox died.,on Saturday, December 16, 2006. Mr. Wilcox was born on December 16, 1922 to Robert & Mary Lee Wilcox in McCray, . Ga. Lonnie t moved to Florida at [ .an early age \\here' , schools in Hills- borough County. He joined the United States Army on January 27, 1943 anfd he received a Bronze Star, Philippine Liberation Service medal with a Bronze Star, Good, Conduct medal and WVWILVic- tory medal. He was emnplo ed with Pritchett Trucking as a driver for many years until his illness. Mr. Wilcox was a member of Washington Temple Independent Methodist Church of Wimauma, Fla. Survivors include his devoted wife, Willie Mae Wilcox; children Bernard Wilcox, Joyce Pittman of Tampa, Raileigh Nelson of Lakeland, Laurat Berrien ,of Detroit, Mich.;, Phyllis Parker,* Alvin Wilcox, Lonnie Wilcox, Jr., Nancy Daniels, Patricia :Roberson, Theresa Wilcox, e Maxie (Laviece) Wilcox and Keith (Rebecca) Parker, Tara (Mike) Washington, Alex (Virginia) Brianna Wilcox of Baldwin, Robert (Melissa) Wilcox and Thomasina (Claude) Henderson of Jacksonville; grands but raised as Lonnie's children; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; special niece Helen Black; special persons Mary Alice Cooper and Gladys Wilcox; very special god-daughter Robin Prittchett Wilson. The wake will be Friday, December 22,2006 at Emmanuel Church of God in Christ from 5:00-8:00 pm. The service will be held on Saturday, December 23 at 11:00 am at the church. Hale Funeral Home of Starke is in charge of arrangements. MACCLENNY CHURCH OF CHRIST 573 S. 5th St. 259-6059 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 am Fellowship 10:30 am 11:00 am Worship Services II' ILOI .( 1,III V\ cd. iBiI'Ic "*'id, 7:31 II I StamF.Killcbilig Robert Thrasher, 60, retired USAF Robert Edward Thrasher, 60, died December 16, 2006 at his home in Baker County. He began his life on July 31, 1946, in Atlanta, Ga., the first born son to Luther and Francis Thrasher. At the age of 19, he entered the United States Air Force and served his country faithfully in Vietnam and retired after 20 years. He received numerous awards and commendations including the Medal of Valor. He, was predeceased by his brother David Luther Thrasher. Survivors include wife Carletta Thrasher of Baker County; daughter, and family Christina and Martin Tomlin, Elise and Ethan of Norman, OK; son and family Richard and Rebecca Gifford, Davana, Danyelle,-Blaine, and Alyson of Granite,.OK; father and mother Luther Edward and Sara Francis Thrasher of Dahlonega, Ga.; brothers James Howard Thrasher of Atlanta and Louis Douglas (Janet) Thrasher of Dahlonega; sisters Cheryl Ann (Phillip) Dervan of Powder Springs, Ga. and Michelle iDale.) Alley, numerous nieces, nephews and, friends. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2006 in the chapel of V. Todd Ferreira, Funeral Services. The. family 'ill receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m.' prior to the service on ThursdaN. Interment will follow in Fort Sill National Cemetery in El in. OK at a later date. in our co-workers, classmates and friends at the Baker Coun- tr Sheriff's Office, the Baker County school district and Winn Dixie. All of you did so much for us that words are inadequate to express how you helped in the greatest, smallest and most meaningful ways. We want to especially thank . Rev. John Hay for his comfort- ing message during the funeral and his spiritual guidance dur- ing this %\hole tragedy.To Sher- iff Joey Dobson. we w ant to say we love \ou and thank Nou for all you did throughout this time. Your sweet words at the service touched all of us. In closing we would like to dedicate the follow ing poem to each of you who touched us in words, thoughts and deeds: *."-,: .& .^> *,* ..-: ' '*i ,.] ,,f it Special tork'pins for baby delivery Paramedic Chris Harvin (left) and EMT Greg Gainey (right) received the first-ever stork pins given to Baker County rescue workers during a presentation at the county commission meeting by Fire Chief Richard Dolan the .evening of December 18. Ms. Harvin, the county's employee of the month for November, and Mr. Gainey, who cap- tured the honor for December, assisted in the delivery of a baby at the home of the mother in late November. The baby was a girl and is doing just fine. Need a phone number for a classified ad and don't have the paper handy? bakercountypress.com We're carrying a message of gratitude to all of the people who have helped make this past year a joyful one for us, and hope the coming holiday season brings lots of glad tidings your way. Merry Christmas! Supervisor of Elections Nita Crawford & Staff WITH THE SINCEREST OF THANKS AND LOVE, JOHN, DONNA, JJ., BLAINE, BLAIR AND BRADY FINLEY Help Wanted: Dental Assistant 5 Yr. Experience Required Fax Resume to: 904-396-4924 Don't have, experience yet? See the ad for Jacksonville Dental Assistant School in the Help Wanted section of the classified ads of The Baker County Press. It starts with the headline: "In Just 71 Days you can have the skills you need to get a job as a Dental Assistant" Family grateful for support during loss During the recent loss of our It Only Takes a Moment youngest son and brother, we It only takes a moment to were inconsolable. Yet your reach out to be a friend, but to the words, your presence and your one who needs you... the memo- prayers were felt by each of us. ry never ends. The visits, calls, food and flow- A simple act of kindness to ers comforted and demonstrated a person you don't know may the importance of family, friends plant a seed of friendship.that for and community in our lives. It is them will always grow. the outpouring of love and con- We sometimes lose perspec- cern that has helped and con- tive of the difference we can tinues to help as we grieve the make, when we care more of our, loss of our little Bryce Taylor giving and care less of what we Finley. take. Our families, who also ex- So remember that your actions perienced the personal pain of may help change a life someday, our loss, have been incredible in always think about the person the love and support they have that you meet along the way. given us. We want them to know For it only takes a moment to how much we love and appreci- reach out to be a friend, but to the ate them. one who needs you...the memory We all have extended families never ends. Dr. George Weeks, DDS Cosmetic, Reconstructive, and Family Dentistry 60 West Boulevard North' Macclenny, FL 32063 904-259-4649 goa'& F' ~ .', 1 iFill Dirt Top Soil 'i Septic Tank Sand EPINC. 4904) 289-7000 pen 8:00 am ~ 4:30 pm Well Drilling ~ Water Softeners & Purification Septic Tanks Drain Fields ~ Iron Filters 259-6934 WE'RE YOUR WATER EXPERTS Licensed in Florida & Georgia K Major credit cards accepted. * New Hope Church U 23-A to Lauramore Rd. & Fairgrounds Rd. ,^ Sunday December 24 Morning service will still be held. No evening church service. THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday December 21, 2006 Page 10 cia 3Wcial Graduates from basic training Jefferson Cade Fraser gradu- ated from Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB on November 9. He will be st.uioned at Incirlik AFB in Turkey beginning April 1 of next year. Cade is: a 2006 graduate of Wolfson High School and is the son ofJeff Fraser and Laura Bryan ofJacksonville. Grandparents are Lillian D. and William Kirkland of Glen St. Mary. . Garden Club drawing winners The Garden Club of Baker CounrCheld a drawing. at the Christmas Craft fair on Saturday. December 2. The follow ing %%ere the winners of that drawing: Jeannette Conner kumquat tree: Jane Bennett gazing ball; Eloise Davis knockout rose bush. Thanks to all who braved the elements and participated. Visit with Santa Santa and NMs. Claus %ill be visiting with children on Christ- mas Eve from 8:00 am-6:00 pm at 917 N.Lowder St. Bring your camera and pho- tograph your child in a beautiful outdoor holiday setting. Refreshments will be avail- able. The event is free and is sponsored by Hall 's Racing of INlacclennl. 'MARY perfect t Easygoing. Elegant. Energetic Mary Kay has just the right sc to express your style. Your personality.Call me to experience the wonderful fragrances designed for all th moments in your life. Ask ab our men's fragrances too, (Business infc Thanks from Rhoden family The family of Seab Rhoden would like to thank all the citizens of Baker Count) who came out and bought a plate or gave a dona- tion at the benefit' har was held for him. It is great to live in a town where there are so mans kind and. caring people. \'e would like to give a special thanks to Brad Raulerson tor do- ing a terrific job grilling and to Jes- sica Raulerson, Jamie K. and Kane Godwin, Jessica Hodges, Meagan Lowery, Adam Saltz, Dustin Irish, Connie Keys. Mike Shay and ev- eryone else that helped put every-' thing together. There are too many names to mention everyone. Seab was very lucky to have. such good Friends who really cared. Your acts of kindness will be remembered forever, just as Seab will be'. Thanks again, Greg & JlaIan Rhoden parents Shane Rhoden brother' Brandi & Gar. Manning - sister & brother-in-la% Fla. Pioneer certificates John Burnett and his children John Edward and Amy Burnett were awarded Florida Pioneer, Certificates at the 30th Annual Conference of the Florida State Genealogical' Society meeting held in Melbourne., Florida on November 10. They were awarded state certificates on their ancestors Seaborn Dobson, John Dan-, iel Williams and Hansford Al- ford. These pioneers settled in Florida prior to 1845 and have numerous descendants in and around Baker County. The Bur- nets were awarded account) cer- tificate for Z.A. Davis, ho prior to 1861 settled in the area .that became Baker County. Dr. Burnett is the director of equal opportunity and affirma- tive' action at the University of Nevada Reno. where he and his fanmil reside. cent o0l ormati ut Carla D. Coward Independent Sales Director www.MaryKay.com/CarlaCoward 904-259-3172 904-477-4107 (cell) tion available) . GFWC writing contest winners The GFWC Women's Club of Macclenny declared the wners of i1n Sea' writ- nv -, .t ,, Dc,. eoiitr 15. TI.R 11 .irs a, :i. ,i pl c, ,e- Ti htr eL',IUll: 2nd place - Br,,. I Sa .4 "'." ,-i place \la. Atn:i c i ) -itd. The prizes were checks of $50, ,S30 ,Pd ) 20 i1tpecn c/i. Each winner al,,, re,' ched a certificate. The contest was held p.''im..ie writing for 5th ,,iaders. The student could write about any subject d' .i.ied and the story had to be less than 2000 words. The judges felt the qual- it*, : 'i, itiii was t u,. e i i,,pr, .. I1liit t i'i at The le pirlace imit, storyy will be sent to the :aite -,,,p9ni.. if jad.ii"?z on the state level. Last year's state winner was from Macclenny. LI7n The CMo o As I blkl of dOu'ue rivers nie g. itund, \Xe jtil tL. dunk all ,I d'u lot (umin- ,,l:ufI d One thifinrg luit ie Lnw is true, L we ,we eour success in eich 'ine oi you' Merry Christmas! Thrift Log Homes January 5 Application Deadline December 22 ,.Tiny Miss,Ba.ier Counti Tin, Ni.- M;iacclenr,. 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We r uWly yalue your business and suppuil ind renew our commitment to serving you wellin the year ahead. Thimks, Evetoul! MERCANTILE BANK \\i uwIke oum banking personal. - - , -A- 0-.* %.,. KAV" 4 Z Zp THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday December 21, 2006 Page 11 a Caorts Lady Cats survive late surges; beat Baldwin, Yulee Fans of the Lady Wildcat bas- Yulee held a slim one point lead ketball team will have to let their going into the fourth quarter. fingernails grow back over the The attitude that Griffis spoke Christmas holidays. They won of was demonstrated in the hard both games last week by a mar- play down the stretch. BCHS gin of a basket or less. picked it up and outscored Yu- On December 12, the girls de- lee 16-13 in the fourth period to feated the Baldwin Indians 47-46 secure the win. They got a great and then came back two nights effort defensively from Caitlin later to defeat Yulee 42-40. The Griffis, who controlled the paint wins gave Coach Franklin Griffis and pulled down 16 rebounds as an early Christmas present. The well as scoring 6 points. Lady Wildcats will be sporting a Hinson led the Lady Wildcats five game winning streak when with 15 points. Ruise had 9 and they open up play in January. Deanna McKenzie 8 points and "We have developed a win- 7 rebounds on the night, ning attitude, and it has helped "We have had players step us in the close games that we up when they needed to provide have had lately," said Griffis. He points, steals or rebounds that believes each win builds confi- helped us win. It has been a great dence to the point that the girls team effort." now go out on the court expect- The girls are 8-5 plus t1\ o pre- ing to win, not hoping to win. season wins. They will face a "Before. I'm not sure that theN tough Bradford County team on would have found a way to win. Jan. 4 at 7:30 pm. But now, they are believing that' they will," Griffis added. A I L That winning attitude showed ALCOHOLICS itself in both games last week. The girls built a lead on Bald- ANONYMOUS win and then withstood a furious A NU iYM US' comeback attempt in the fourth period to take the one point win. Monday & Thursday The Lady Cats went up early, 8:00 pm taking a 14-9 lead in the first quarter and then holding off an MacclennyChurch of Christ Indian surge to lead 26-24 at the 5thandMinnesota .half. The girls came out of the 275-3617 or 259-8257 locker room playing with a lot of intensity. The third quarter has belonged to the Lady Wildcats in most of their wins, and this was no exception. They outscored the Indians 13-6 and it proved to be the difference. Baldwin charged back in the fourth period to outscore BCHS 16-8 and make for the nail-chew- ing finish. But BCHS held them off for the victory. Brittany Ruise led the way - with 14 points and 8 rebounds " for the Cats. Brittany Hinson had-- . 11 points and 7 rebounds and '..- ' Caitlin Griffis added 8 points and 6 rebounds. Thursday's matchup with Yu- lee was a back and forth affair. tA tv l 1ir p iu tletrt'ii 1r. 11' Neither team could really pull 'nt/ai just 1iL. Iuc l, l'lr '.1, away from the other and were / i 1/1rI' ,ra //llatwiul'li. iu-w, very evenly matched. The Cats jumped out to the early lead as llks /'.'' / t/l ilmt. they had against Baldwin on )r../1/ 1 II's//I/ Tuesday. But Yulee battled back in the second period and the .IleChi ia, game was knotted at 20 at inter-int and mission. Butch's Paint and Neither team managed much offense after the interval as they started cold and the defenses stepped up their pressure. But [ .. Ivis. ur tIJt Griffis named weeks top player Forward Caitlin Griffis is, this week's Player of the Week. She pulled down 16 rebounds and added 6 points for the Lady Wildcats to help defeat Yulee 42- 40 last Thursday night. Griffis, daughter of Coach Franklin Griffis, is as much a center as a forward and when the 5'8" junior is on her game, she can be ph\sicallh imposing. She is averaging close to 8 rebounds a game and though she is not a prolific scorer. can be counted on for five points a game.. Griffis has been a key factor in the Lady Cats' posting a five game winning streak going into the holiday break. She controlled the boards against Yulee and pulled down some key rebounds to help hold off a furious charge in the final minutes. She will face a tough test when the Wildcats return from the holidays. She will face off against a very physical Bradford County team. The Tornadoes were a playoff team last season and the Wildcats will want very badly to snatch a win. Jidays lai/aill bi u/Phl.'I?/ r .%kj jlal% oI. I Body Shop n Is. A~) '4 Letters to Santa Dear Santa, My Christmas list is... 1. The Legeid of Spiruaga 2. Dodl Digno 3. sage Dog The DvD Love, Aden Dear Santa, My Christmas list is... 1. dog 2. bik 3. Spidrman kit Love, Pierce Dear Santa, My Christmas list is... 1. cd plyr 2. hrs 3. Jepp Love, Mackenzie Dear Santa, My Christmas list is... 1. Kutrkrdon 2. bik 3. dinosor Love, Carter Dear Santa, My Christmas list is... 1. jet sled 2. four wilr 3 drtbik Love, Wyatt Dear Santa, My Christmas list is... 1. Bratz 2. Bell 3. CD player Love, Mary Dear Santa, My Christmas list is... 1. pogo stik 2. flom 3. Dru kash regrstr Love, Ally GIEETinGs F t SEASONA , At this special time of year, we recall all the good people we've had the privilege to serve and "Iri'., \wish you all much peace, joy and harmony at .) Christmas. We value your friendship and are ,' .; sincerely grateful for your loyal support. 'Konnie's '(ear Poos Advantage Tax Service of Macclenny has recently sold its Lake City office. Our Macclenny office still remains with the same ownership and management that has served Baker Counfy for 15 years. We will continue to serve our present clients as well as welcoming new clients. Bill Paul, President Lucile Kennedy, Manager 1191 S. Sixth Street (904) 259-8322 ILBORO .SMIRNOFF $1 .999 1.75 mL Lots of BUY 1 23%99 25 GET1 +tax + tax FREE a carton a carton Cigarette Deals m m GREY GOOSE S2750mL ." U U JOSE CUERVO $3399 1.75 mL fl 999 PATRON SILVER 7 $99 ,s27^' .T CAPTAIN SMORGAN --- SSpice & SCoconut Rum $,221.75 .. 1.75 mL _______________________a Jack Daniels 1.75mL $3399 Seagrams Gin 1.75mL $19"9 Remy Martin V.S. 750mL $19"9 CLC 1.75mL A A~ $15" is JIM BEAM 21 1.75 mL KAHLUA 299 1.75 mL Canadian LTD I.75mL $1399 Paul Massonl.75mL$199 Knob Creek 750OmL9 Canadian Club 1.75mL $1999 Crown Royal75omL $21 " $499 II .~:'4~ i.~. *~$* Southern Home .5L I Arbor Mist 750mL , :Woodbridge 1.5L I ,1.' -0. ISi Iofthe seaon are in the ar. . \iih ghLs and ti elI e\erv\here -- h# i'J iAnd a blanket of % hate co% ers the ground. we'd like to give Spreading jov and glad ndmgs all around -- you ourthanks and best wishes for a So at us mo t special anie ot cear, . one-of-a-kind season and a W'd like to thank all of 'ou tor stopping here' prosperous year. From your friends at Baker County SIX Health Department Adturain Sc bohkirg ,' -- Jennifer, Jodi, Amanda, Brett Kendall and Maria ..... '^ r :"- ,-", .. .. BY BAKER BEVERAGE 207 W. Macclenny Ave. 259-8184 ' iws 750 mL 17%9- THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday December 21, 2006 Page 12 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS x / I u,,'i] 0 -Rea lF,st- as.iie- -z Rudolph may have competition! If Santa needs extra deer to help fly his slkigh he needs look no farther than the PreK Center. To celebrate the season, these ki,,dereartencrs proudly sport their hand-crafted reindeer hats. Reindeer are just one of many designs clildreni were seen wearing on the PreK campus before Baker C.'.nr public schools JdimisS~,d December 15 at noon for the 'Christmas holiday. From left: Ddil'a Harde',nl.rook Mason Hickman, Cht w'nei Hughes and Kailtlynni MI. iehid. PHOTO BY KELLEY LANNIGAN Established company seeking candidates to join our team for the following positions: Contract Billing Accountant i:: :,:ioul lh i, i:,u: '-' I:"-'[ I.i,],- i i F i ,i[n Ii ..,': l.i :in'l ,'i:'F!t 3,: riii" 'i, -i'ri- t F ,. 1II,_- ,-rn: l l |:if, I ',-,-i i: ?, .i 1 I 1:. ,= l -''t ,i ri 'in. ii i,].;irl eii: .' 1 1. iI1 .3,:i 1 ,- .l ,7 .l |: i ,: ir l e 1:1- .I i ,, ,- 'I I ,:."r I l .j(,- :. :.l l 1.,l-: l l, .h Il l I I0 ri 1.1ii 1.i 1 '- -i i -F I '-r 1,-' .:r Y I ,: i ,-- t1 ..l i i : .I ',' 1 ,111 i i:..i rii Shop Clerk -1ph: hi ul hi F ir rni dli i i- l i ri1i' i i .r : 1n i ,ll h, .:-lv. I F ,: i i o,'.'l ,l F I 3- t '-. ,- _oi i ill i .iF i :F:iFF L i ii'. ii' ,:llbf,-r.- rl 1 ,- : i:. II 1:'1| :' : *:'n d i i' F iF '- ,i :I r ir-I l i 3 i -ii., ,.- 1:,1 rino:. i ,-,,,--', I / -'- FTI i n': h "! ... 11 ii'i .i' ir-i':-K .Fl r :ii : i : '11 ,ii: ,- r ,iiririn ,rit Yard Supervisor -pi']: t : il .ji F3ri ] [I F11. i.:1 ,' h ","l ni ii: ii i: iii 1F:. i. F III i- F1 ii F i l F : 1ir l 1 ,i 'F ,,- .ii: l i ii ,F' ,' r \ i : ,:i I ti i1 h I I 't 711:,n : F:1 iir_:.iuiri FijI t, 'n, i Fi i i,' pr,-4 -.4-1 i' ,:.:ll .:_,.ml'F 4 :. ; 'I ,,, Flr'tr ,lr -la'it We have more! |More for sales, automobiles, help wanted, S- r rentalss, FSBO and yard sales Iwww.bakercountypress.com SOAS IS Warehouse Associates STAPPING $8.50 9.00/ hr Oasis Staffing is currently recruiting for Nlichaels Distribution Center. We have several fill time openings. Positions are available for 1st and 3rd shifts at their main center on Bea% er Street. Quali- fied candidates will be able to lift 50 lbs.. ha% e a clean criminal background and be able to pass a drug screen. If ou %\ant to benefit in this great opportunitN, please w alk-in to apply Monda) Friday from 9:00 am 12:00 pm at 9200 W. Beaver Street. Ask for Man. JOY I A May you and your loved ones be inspired by the true meaning of Christmas and its enduring message of peace, faith and love during this holy season. Have a very Merry Christmas. Higginbotham Brothers Heating and Air LAKE ALAPAHA PLANTATION 1,100 + ACRES O-za --KLD IN 74 TRACTS 12 MILES FROM VALDOSTA, LOWNDES COUNTY, GA SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2007 10:00 AM SALE SITE: MATHIS CITY AUDITORIUM, VALDOSTA * Building Lots, Mini-Farms, & Small Acreage Tracts with Access to a 220 Acre Private Fishing & Boating Lake * Various Size Tracts that is Zoned for Residential and Commercial Development including One Tract that has Over 4,500 Ft. of Undeveloped Lake Frontage. A Rare Opportunity! * Over 2 Miles of Frontage on the Pristine Alapaha River. Various Size Tracts Offering River Frontage or River Access. Some Tracts have Excellent Pine Timber and Offer Some of the Best Deer, Turkey, Duck & Wild Hog Hunting in this area Directions to Property: From 1-75. Exit 16 Go East 18 Miles on US Hwy B4 to the Entrance to Lake Alapaha Plantation on the Right. 10% Buyer's Premium ~ FREE Brochure! 229-242-5412 or 800-334-9724 www.professioxnalauctioneer.comn 5- -~ Just For You At The Holidays Here's hoping.rour holiday season dellivrs e ntiing yo.u're er wanted. It? know we're truly grateful br the gif of your friendship. ,tem (Mrristmas! ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Monday & Thursday 8:00 pm Macclenny Church of Christ 5th andMinnesota . 275-3617 or 259-8257 In Just 71 Days... You can have the skills You need to get a job as a DentalAssistant 10 week course, Saturday only Tuition $2,450 Payment plans call Christi @ Jacksonville Dental Assistant School For info packet 904-398-3401 Next class starts: March 3, 2007 Reg. by FL Commission for Independent Education 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 CCC05 7887! Visit us on the web at: www.lifetimemetalroofing.com (904)779-5786 RS 1-800-662-8897 Toll Free Butch's Paint & Body Shop 5573 Harley Thrift Rd. YOUR ONE STOP COLLISION CENTER . ALL MAJOR & MINOR REPAIR N>1 Foreign & Domestic ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR DROP-OFF * Dupont Lifetime Warranty Paint Computer Estimating Insurance Claim Work Computerized Color iv\athingr Fully InsuredC Stop in for your free estimate 259-3785 --% : -- fill^ i!,(l Ii i On * Florida = Crown Realty P LAR .w PLATE II SOUP & SANDWICH I I SA .S...WIC" LUNCHSPECIAL LUNCHSPECIAL Ue SPECIAL 5*.9 r, r. lu'I i ipj i rI I :ii 3" I ;. ^ 41. IB .-- .1 I ". Lun chfrom 11am-Spm AmAARS " 259-5800 Y Located in Winn DLxie Shopping Center on 6th St. ,jo~ o ~nda. Lot 28 Winchester W Lot 26 Montgomery B Lot 49 Cumberland A Lot 16 Chesapeake C "_* L- 3.004 sq. ft., 4/3.5 1,261 sq.ft., 3/2 3,897 sq. ft.. 5/4.5 $278,750 1,625 sq.ft.,3/2 $169.300 $242,650 $159,200 Coach lights and Irrigailon SstIm 11-.20 Alummnurm Screened Porch """: ... .-:.. ........ ......... A, -'.- *'**- COURT ORDERED AIJ TION SELLING REGARDLESS OF P RICEH! J Classified ads and'notices must be paid in advance, and be n our office ' no later than 4:00 pm the Monday preceding publication, unless other- wise arranged in advance. Ads can be mailed provided they are accom- panied by payment and instructions. They should be mailed to: Classified Ads, The Baker County Press, P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. We cannot assume responsibility for accuracy of ads or notices given over the telephone. Liability for errors in all advertising will be limited to the first publication only. If after that time, the ad continues to run without notification of error by the person or agency for whom it was published, then that party assumes lull payment responsibility. The Baker County Press reserves the right to refuse advertising or any other material which in the opinion of the publisher does not meet standards of publica- tion. U V Two Universal Theme Park Islands of Adventure power pass annual tickets. Good for 15 months. Asking $80 each. 259-4686. 12,21c 1-730 Motorola cell phone, like new, comes with black body.glove scuba case, $60. 259-8929. 12/14-21p Broyhill queen sleigh bed, pine, like new, paid $800, sell for $350. 742- 9399. 12/21p 3X24 It., 29 gauge, metal roofing; 2x6, 44 ft., load bearing, trusses. 334- 6695. 12/7-28p "American" youth saddle, 14", dark oil, great condition, $250. 912-843-' 2098. 11/23-12/21 p 50 gallon electric water heater, kitchen sinks, faucets, all new still in box. 259-6644. 12/21p p Kenmore gas dryer, excellent condi- tion, $100; Proform Treadmill, in time for Christmas, $200. 259-7502. 12/14-21 c Now through Christmas,. The Franklin Mercantile will be open Thursday-Sat- urday, Friday evenings until 8:00 pm. S259-6040. 11/30-12/21 c 2005 Honda Foreman Rubicon GRX500 4 wheeler, 2 wheel drive, low miles, looks and runs' good, $4400 OBO. 904-591-2640. 12/21c' Washers/Dryers $150 set, will sepa- rate; refrigerator & stove 90 day war- ranty, free delivery and set up. 904 964-5266 anytime. .12/14-28p Good used appliances. 90 day money back guarantee. 266-4717.7/13-3/29p Luxury queen pillowtop, in plastic, $199. 904-398-5200. 11/2tfc Great Christmas gift. Dirt bike, 150cc beginner bike, must sell, like new, great deal!. Contact Mike at 259-4362 or 622-6094 after noon before 6:00. 12/21p U King pillowtop, new with warranty, 1998 Mercury. Tracer, approximately $289, can deliver. 904-391-0015. 45,000 miles on .4 cylinder engine, au- 11/2tfc tomatic, air & heat, new breaks& tires, Ba.... ,I.'.'*i, ,h..w,;th ,Ah,;am $1800. 571-0913. 12/21p DUl y i ni ngUllllll IUI VVILII U aiIIOrs, very ornate, fluted legs, rare; half round foyer console. All pieces are mahogany wood. Southern Charm. 259-4140. / 2/3tfc 1999 Harley Davidson Roadglide, $10,000. 259-1371. 12/21-28p Bed, beautiful temp-pedic memory foam mattress & boxsprings, new in plastic, with warranty, retail $950, must sell $379. can deliver. 904-858- 9350. 111/2tlc Solid wood cherry sleigh bed with maltress & boisprings, retail $950, sacrifice for $395, can deliver. 904- 858-9350. 11/2tfc Perfect Scents! Easygoing. Elegant. Energetic. Mary Kay has just the right scent to express your style, your per- sonality. Call me to experience the wonderful fragrances designed for all the moments in your life. Ask about our, men's fragrances too. Business information available. Carla D. Coward, Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consul- tant, www.marykay.com/carlacoward, 259-3172 or 904-477-4107. 12/21p Mahogany secretary, beautiful piece, excellent condition. Southern Charm 259-4140. 12/9tic Artists! Oils, acrylics, water colors, canvases, drawing pads and much more! The Office Mart, 110 S. Fifth Street, 259-3737. tfc Carter Bros. 2 seater go-kart. great condition, $650 OBO. 259-4308. 12/21p Buck Stove, cast iron, .with blower, used as fireplace insert, New $1500, sell for $600, 259-3737 ask for Karin., 11/30tfo. Antique breakfront buffet, breakfront china cabinet, buffet, all mahogany, can be seen at Southern Charm. 259- 4140. 12/9tfc 14 ft. Jon boat with trailer, $400. 226- 3704 or 259-5573. 12/21p 1995 Ford Taurus, loaded, needs transmission installed, $1700 OBO; Isuzu pickup; Toyota pickup. 904-591- 2916. 12/21p 1989 F250 7.3 diesel dually, 4 door, automatic, AC, PW, PL, 57,000 miles, new tires, $4500 OBO. Call Lee at 259- 2409 night & weekends or 813-9324 day. 12/21-28p 1988 Toyota 4x4 truck, $2000. 226- 3704 or 259-5573. 12/21 p 1987 Ford Ranger on '85 F250 chopped frame, 393 Stroker Windsor Mudd truck, 39.5 boggers, Nitrous with trailer, over $10,000 invested, $3900 OBO. Call Lee at 259-2409 nights & weekend or 813-9324 days. 12/21-28p 1989 Dodge Dakota, V6, automatic, A/C, $1500; 2001 Ford Ranger 4x4, ex- tended cab, V6, automatic, A/C, $6500; 1996 S-10 4x4, extended cab, V6, au- tomatic, A/C, $5000. 2002, 30 ft., 9 ton equipment trailer, 3 axle, $4500. 904-838-2648. 11/30-12/21 p Dinkins Jewelry. Expert jewelry repair and custom jewelry design. Monday- Friday 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am-? thru Christmas. 259-6674. 12'14-21p Piano lessons. Accepting students. To reserve your lesson spot, call Lisa Ravelo at 904-434-2437. 12/14-21p Do you have a junk car or truck you want hauled off or to sell? 259-7968. 4,'22ffc Now accepting antique furniture on consignment. Pieces have to be in good condition. Call Karin at Southern Charm 259-4140, 2/131fc Free kittens to good home; litter box trained, 7 weeks old. 266-4013.12/21 p Dogs: all types from puppies to adults. Animal Control, $50 boarding fees will apply. 259-6786. 11/20tfc 20+ registered quarter horses. Brood- mares, Winglins, Palominos, Buck- skins, Sorrels, etc. Cowbred. Jodi @ 904-266-4339. 11/9-12/28p Christmas puppies! 8 weeks on 12/20, Red/Blue Heelers, $250 each. 912-843- 2098. 11/23-12/21 p Pet Chinchilla for sale, includes large cage, accessories and display desk, $75. 275-2637. 12/21 c 8 year old mare quarter horse due to foal in early spring, $1000 with tack. 921-843-2648 or 904-251-4451. 12/21p Notice to readers: The newspaper often publishes classi- fied advertising on subjects like work-at- home, weight loss products, health prod- ucts. While the newspaper uses reason- able 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 Dental Assistant needed. Experience preferred, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm, Lake City office; also needed Sterilization Tech, will train. Please fax resumes to 386-752-3122. 12/7-28p Local home care agency looking for full time/part time Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist. Contact, Linda at 259-3111. 5/25tfc YARD SALES f Thursday & Friday 9:00 am-noon, Old ,- i-,[; post office in Macclenny on S. College S Street. Miscellaneous items. a ., Thursday & Friday 8:00 am-?, 217 Blair 1I St. Good stuff, no junk. Seeking the right person to handle front office duties at an established, busy office in Macclenny. You must have above average business and orga- nizational skills, a proven ability to deal with the public in an accurate and pleasing manner. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resumes to c,'o Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. 11/16tfc In home care for elderly female, Monday-Friday 7:00 am-4:00 pm. 259- 1404 after 6:00 pm. 12/14-21p Experienced painters needed. Must have tools, benefits after 90 days. 259- 5877. 12/30tfc A/C and duct installer, 'must be experi- enced. 259-8038. 12/14-1/4 Dental assistant, Monday-Thursday, busy, high tech Riverside office, mini- mum 3 years experience required. Call 355-5531 or fax resume to 791-9239., 12/12p_ Part time w/full time potential. Look- ing for motivated, qualified person in Baker and surrounding area. Experience in sales helpful. Reply with resume & references to P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. 6/2tfc Thrift Log Homes needs full-time lum- ber yard laborer, $6.75/hour. 259-2900 or come by office on Hwy 121 N. 12/21c Now accepting applications for full time employment. Valid class A or B CDL with Hazmat and tanker endorse- ments required; good driving record a- must; local routes/home every night. Serious .inquires only. Call 259-2314 or send resume to Stone Transport Services LLC, P.O. Box 1229, Macclenny, FL 32063. 12/14-21p Company specializing in erosion con- trol now hiring the following positions: Crew leaders, equipment 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. 12/21 p A Touch of Grass Lawn Service needs experienced full time lawn mainte- nance worker with valid Florida drivers license. 259-7335. 3/23tfc Car fanatics wanted. Learn to earn $2000-$5000 per month using your own car as a demo. Get started today. 904-813-8440. 11/30-12/14p Notice to Readers All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familiar status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimi- nation." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and peo- ple securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal oppor- tunity 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. Beautiful 3 BR 2 BA Macclenny home, Cypress Pointe. Large family room and living room, backs up to pond and preserve. No rear neighbors, 1875 SF, $185,000. 407-252-4387: 12/14-21 p Great starter home or rental. Newly remodeled house in Baldwin, 3 BR, 1 BA.' New everything. 2 lots, $114,000 OB00 Call Rick at 962-4223. 12/21p 4 acres with 3 mobile homes, low $190.000s Call AIma at 259-5968. 12/7-28p 2.25 acres, high & dry, fish pond & complete setup, ready to move on! Homes & mobile homes. Georgia Bend, 15 minutes to 1-10, $50,000, owner financing or 110% cash discount 912- 843-8118. 9/28tfc FSBO. 5 acres with mobile home, large oaks, hayfield, fish pond, hwy frontage, $129,900. Other land & home package. 904-591-2916. 12/21p FSBO. Copper Creek Hills, Unit Ill. lot for $55,000. Call 259-3313 weekdays between 9:00 am-5:00 pm. 10/26tfc 1994 singlewide, 2 BR, 2 BA, 14x70 on 2 acres, $70,000. 226-3704 or 259- .5573. 12/21-28p FSBO. 10 acres, several miles outside of Glen, 1/10 mile,off Hwy 90, nice property, prime location, restricted to homes, horses allowed, $135,000. 259- 3878. 11/30tfc 10 acres off Cowpen Road, restricted to 1 home, $120,000. Call Ray at 904- 651-8085. 12/21-1/11p 1.218 acre lot with well & septic off Woodlawn Rd., $40,000. Please call 904-813-3091. 10/12tfc Lost chocolate/ tan small male chihuahua. Debarked. Neutered. 7 yrs old. Please call 904-307-8146 or 251-5451 Lost companion. Missed dearly. Lost at Normandy and Lane Ave. .... ... : , 3/2 HOME READY FOR YOUR FAMILY Great neighborhood in Macclenny this handsome 3/2 1547 SF home has a 2 car garage plus storage. Nice yards with fenced back yard and sprinkler system. Wired for sound. $175,900 CLASSIC WARM 3/2 BRICK HOME In established om. 2298 SF, large screened I large kitchen wit On 2 city lots with back yard fenced! $195,900 COUNTRY ESTATE IN CITY 2500 SF 4BR/3BA house. Completely remodeled and updated! New Kitchen-Aid appliances. New wiring, plumbing and air conditioning! Stone and wood flooring, vinyl board fence, Two new electric fireplaces! REDUCED- $279,900 PERFECT FOR LARGE FAMILY! Spacious 4 BR, 2 BA 2005 Fleetwood doublewide MH, 1917 SF on 1.2 acres. Large living area and kitchen. $109,900 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 Business Location! 1.25 acres with 320 feet high- way frontage on busy 121 North. Zoned Commercial neighborhood. $419,000 Exc. commercial corner lot. East Macclenny Avenue, .92 acres. $200,000 Macclenny Realty Inc. Wayne Combs, Licensed Real Estate Broker ** We can show and sell all listings! 5 1 South Sixh St e t S e C a0 l n y 259,709 3384528cel _f- i| Anne Kitching, Realtor, 962-8064 ** Wendy Smith, Realtor, 710-0528 ** Tina Melvin, Realtor, 233-2743 cell. r I. 3/2 SW and 2 story home on 1.21 aM i,, in the mobile- mplete the house. REDUCED $99,500 3 lots in Glen St. Mary, 75x130. $55,000 each 1999 14x70 mobile home with chainlink fenced yard. 2 BR, 2 BA with a garden tub and sepa- rate shower in master bath. Close to city. $79,900 THE. BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday December 21, 2006 Page 14 Elegant entrance brick home. 4 BR, 2 BA, 2400 SF heated, 13' ceilings, great room, living room, dining room, break- fast area, kitchen w/white cabinets, both bathrooms w/jacuzzi, master BA/walk-in shower, security system, surround sound in great room, large sunroom next to a screened inground pool. Brand new 13 seer, high efficien- cy heat pump. Sprinkler system, beau- tiful landscaping. 2 room detached garage w/12' aluminum lean to and a fenced area. All on 1 acre which has an underground petsafe invisible fence. Wonderful neighborhood. Great loca- tion. Serious inquires only. $380,000. 259-4602 or 259-6546 or 219-2842. 8/24tfc New construction. 18.00+ SF, 4 BR, 2 BA, 9 ft. ceilings, crown molding throughout, off grade foundation on 1 acre in N. Macclenny, $195,900. 904- 219-0480. 9,21-tfc M2 acre. rare to find in Glen St. Mary, high & dry, close to high school & ten- nis courts, mobile nomes OK, $42,900 904-219-0480. 10/12ttc FSBO. 1250 SF, 3 BR, 2 BA home completely remodeled, new inside & out. 1+ beautiful acres, great location, $156.000 OBO. 259-6077 12,.21-28p 75x125 lot in Glen St Mary. $29,000 Call 904-838-0035. 11/23tfc Home located at 1016 Christy Court in Macclenny, $175,000. Call Cheryl at 860-8174. 12/21-1/4p Ocala National Forest lots, $500 down, $199 month. Owner 352-624- 2215 or 352-236-4579 www.ocalafor- estland.com/2nd. 10/19-12/28p FSBO. Copper Creek Hills, Unit III, 1 large lot, $60,000. Please call 259- 3343 weekdays between 9:00 am-5:00 pm. 10/26tfc 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide on 1 acre in Glen, great location, $800/month. 1st, lst and $800 deposit. 259-3805 12/14-21 p 3 BR, 2 BA singlewide on acre, 14x80,,$650,'monih. $500 deposit available January 2007. references required: 259-5853 or 673-8119. S.- .: ... 12/21p Rent to Own. 3 BR, 2 BA house in Sanderson, $750/montn 901-327- 7667 12/14-21p 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide on 1 acre on 125 South. fenced. two car carport, pole barn and pool, $850/month, $1150 deposit, no inside pets. 259- 9066. 12/21p Mobile homes, 2 and 3 BR, A/C. no pets, $500-$550 plus deposit. 904- 860-4604 3/17tfc 14x80 singlewide mobile nome, $550,' month, $550 deposit. 904-545-2275.' 12/12p WHITEHEADB3ROS..INC.-LAKE CITY LOGISTICS NEW RAISE IN PAY- Over the road drivers needed. New trucks ith ThermoKing APU's. 1800 watt in erters. top of the line leather seats. wvalk-m condo sleepers, and nevw air-nde front suspension for a smoother nde than Nyou have e% er experienced. Home sex eral nights most weeks as we have a good mixture of regional and over the road. Home most weekends., Personalized dispatching that comes from onl. dispatching 25 trucks local. Earn up to 30% of revenue immediately . NO WAITING!!! New increased layo\er pa\,. Up to $100.00 per day. 2 weeks vacation. $1200.00 per year Safer\ Bonus. Dn\er of the Year bonus. Drixer recruitment bonus. Medical and dental insurance Need 2 years experience. CALL JIM OR DEBBIE LAWRENCE 904-368-0777 or 888-919-8898 New 3 BR mobile homes, no pets, garbage, water & mowing provided, $600/month. 912-843-8118. 5/4tfc 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 pm. 8/31tfc Office space, US 99, Glen. 259-6735. 12/12tlc BEAUTIFUL LOCATION 4.75 aces in beautiful Old Nursery Plantation. Cleared & fenced, ready ro build your home. MLSt 333422, 5159,900 READY FOR DREAM HOME 3 acres on paved road, ready for mobile home or build to suit. MLS# 333770, 560,000 IMMACULATE 3BR/2BA home on .31 acres. Open floor plan, large backyard, screen porch, privacy fence. MLSi 333101, $215,000 BAKER COUNTY-7.5 acres, private 'shady lot. Partially cleared with paved road frontage. Already split into 2 parcels. MLSi 312559, 5139,900 COUNTRY LIVING Beautiful high & dry land. 28.54 acres on paved road frontage. Can be split in minimum 7.5 acres. MLS# 317891, 5642,150 VACANT LAND- 12 acres with l acre cleared. Well, electric, telephone, covered carport. 5" wheel included. MLS# 320255, S158,000 OAKLEAF PLANTATION 4BR/3BA, open floor plan, separate office, covered lanai, 3 car garage, on a preserve lot. MLS4 323073, 5355,000 ACREAGE 3.5 acres located just 35 miles from Jacksonville. Mobile homes allowed. MLSN 341513, 549,900 2002 Fleetwood 16x76 singlewide, D/W, CH/A, 3 BR, 2 BA, huge walk through closet, $35,000, insured value is $45,000. 321-609-0480. 11/30-12/21 p' :PRESS CLASSIFIED $4.50 Deadline Monda, at 5:00 : : THE BAKER COUrNTY PRESS tWATSON W.11son RealitCo) o RLALTORS' ROOMY BUNGALOW Spacious 4BR/2BA, updated HVAC, newer roof& windows, wood floors, glassed in front porch with A/C. MISR 341304, $179,900 COUNTRY IN CITY All bricd home, built in 2005, 3BR/2BA, stone fireplace & Jacuzzi. Second 2BR/2BA home. both homes on 2.04 acres MLSR 334675, 5440,000 Insurance Agency CSR Experienced commercial, $35k-$45k Handle large book of business 220 or 440 required, paid 401k health, dental, vacation, parking & convenient location, Valarie @ zellnerinsurance.com 1395 Chaffee Road South, Jacksonville 904.772.9800 LOG HOME 4BR/2BA, 2136 sq ft, sione fireplace. island kitchen, 30x40 garage, workshop, sits on 1.49 acres. MLS# 321049. 5312,000 COLLINS BUILT Built in 2005 3BR/2BA, 2060 sq ft, marble garden bath, tray ceilings, covered patio. & many more upgrades' MLS# 312015, 5239,900 MONEY MAKER 3BR/1BA Investment property in terrific condition. hew siding, new roof freshly painted, hardwood floors. ML5# 324592, 593,900 WATERFRONT HOME Large 4BR/2BA home on extra large lot. New A/C unit, Family room. fenced front & rear yard. MLSf 332777, S5309.900 LAND FOR INVESTMENT -40 acres. of land for development. South of Sanderson in Baker County. Great investment property! MLSn 329000, $600,000 53 ACRE FARM In Glen St. Mary. Set upwith electric, well, septic system, fenced, 2 ponds waiting for your finishing touches. MLSNt 307155, $700,000 HORSES WELCOME Gorgeous 4BR/3BA, 2480 sq ft home on 5.14 acres. 4 stall barn with feed & tack room. Fenced. In desirable area. MLS# 313581, $387,000 MOTIVATED SELLER A first time home buyers dream! 3BR/2BA with updated kitchen & antique fireplace. MLS# 342186, 5145,000 EAGLES HAMMOCK- Beautiful 4BR/ 21A home with a loft upstairs located on a preserve lot. Many upgrades! MLSO 331592, 5307,000 BEAUTIFUL BRICK 3BR/2BA brick home, stone fireplace, upgraded appliances, new tile, vanities & fixtures in both baths. MLS# 331680, 5169,900 IT? '3 _ .. '. .'.. .' ." A & R TRUSS Engineered trusses for your new Home Barn Shed Etc. Free estimates 259-3300 Lic.#RC0067003 12/23tfc WOODS TREE SERVICE Tree removal Light hauling Stump removal, We haul or buy junk cars and trucks We sell horses Licensed Insured Free estimates 24 hour service Call Danny 1-904-222-5054 Jesus is the Only Way 11/16/06-11/16/07 A & R ROOFING, INC. New roofs Roof repairs Roof replacement Free estimates 259-7892 9/9tfc FILL DIRT Culverts Installed 259-2536 Tim Johnson 6/1 tfc MACGLEN BUILDERS, INC. Design / Build Your plans or our plans Bentley Rhoden - 904-259-2255 CBC060014 3/14tfc HIGGINBOTHAM BROS. Heating* Air Electrical service Licensed and Insured 259-0893 Lic. #ET11000707 Lic. #RA13067193, -Lic. #RA13067194 4/21tfc DESIGN ALTERNATIVES 858-1700 Custom house plans to your specifications Qualified Good references 4/30tfc JIM'S CATFISH FARM & U FISH Open Saturdays & Sundays 7:00 am until dark Public fishing, no license required Channel catfish, $20/per 100 $150/per 1000 Call Ron 904-591-1450 cell 12/7-'8p APPLIANCE DOCTOR Air conditioners Heat pumps Major appliances 24 hour, 7 day emergency.service! Call Vince Farnesi, Owner-Operator" 259-2124 ltnc THE OFFICE MART Oils, acrylics, watercolors, canvases, drawing pads & much more! 110 South Fifth Street 259-3737 tfc JACK LEE CONSTRUCTION CUSTOM BUILDER \ Build on your lot or ours Your plans or ours Model home in Copper Creek 259-7359 783-9039 4/6tfc ROGER RAULERSON WELL DRILLING 2" and,4" wells Water & iron conditions installed Call Roger or Roger Dale 259-7531 Licensed & Insured Family owned & operated 4/3tfc DRYCORE 24,hour emergency service Emergency water removal Dehumidification Mold prevention ,Hardwood floor drying 259-8929 9/14-12/280 CANADAY CONSTRUCTION/ CANADAY TRUCKING Complete site & underground utility contractor, Land clearing We -ell dirt & slag ' .Hourly rate available on: grader, dozer & trackhoe work Dirt starting at $85,'ioad Mitch Canaday, Jr. 259-1242 904-219-8094 CU-C057126 3/16-3/1/07p MARSHALL ROWAN HOME IMPROVEMENT AND REPAIR SERVICE Free estimates Custom remodeling, electrical, plumbing, tile, custom cabinets painting, drywall, pressure washing 259-1532 904-699-4707 I came, I sawed, I fixed it! 12/7-28p SANDS TRUCKING Fill dirt Millings ~ Slag Concrete washout Land clearing Fish ponds Road built Houses/buildings demo Inground pools demo 904-445-8836 days 904-653-2493 evenings 6/29tfc KC EARTHMOVERS Road construction Clearing Excavation Aggregate Equipment Hauling Culvert pipe Driveway installation 904-275-4960 10/26tfc ANNOUNCEMENTS & INVITATIONS See our catalogs at The Office Mart, 110 South 5th Street, Macclenny 259-3737 HURST PRESSURE WASHING No job too big or ioo small Houses Mobile homes Decks Sidewalks Carports Sheds Licensed References available Call for free estimates 91-2631 11/23-30p BUG OUT SERVICE Since 1963 Residential and Commercial Pest control Lawn and Shrub care Termite protection Damage repair guarantees Free estimates Call today! Sentricon Colony Elimination System 259-8759 2/17tfc C.F. WHITE SEPTIC TANK SERVICES New systems & repairs Field dirt Top soil Bulldozer & backhoe work Culverts installed 275-2474 509-0930 cell 12/7tfc LARRY WESTFALL CORPORATION Roofing, Free estimates 259-8700 CCC046197 5/27tfc KONNIE'S KLEAR POOLS We build in-ground pools We sell and install DOUGHBOY above-ground po Service Renovations Clean Repairs Chemicals Parts 698-E West Macclenny Ave (next to Raynor's Pharmacy Fall & winter hours Wednesday, Thursday & Frid 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am 2:00 pr 259-5222 (CPC 053903) ANGEL AQUA, INC. Water softeners Iron filters Sales Rentals Service WATER TESTING Total water softener supplies Salt delivery ~ Financing available .- JOHN HOBBS, 797 S. 6th Street, Macclenny 259-6672 7/15tfc DEREK CRAWFORD TRUCKING AND LANDCLEARING Fill dirt ~ Slag ~ fishponds 318-5187 318-4119 Licensed & insured 12/14-1/4p GATEWAY PEST CONTROL, INC. 259-3808 All types of pest control Call Eston, Shannon, Bryan, Bill or Philip Beverly Monds Owner 11/16tfc RONNIE SAPP WELL DRILLING SEPTIC TANKS Well drilling Water conditioning purifibation 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 tols ling Y) RELIABLE RESIDENTIAL lay CONTRACTING, INC. Home repairs Remodeling m Mark Stevens 904-509-2397 9/2tfc Lic#RR0067433 6/29-12/28p K G TIRE SERVICE 24 HOUR ROAD SERVICE For all your commercial lire needs New, used & recap tires Commercial & Natronal accounts Fleet services Service truck in Macclenny 904-422-4541 904-422-4542 cell 12/14-1/4p B&N TRACTOR SERVICES, INC. Locally owned & operated Licensed & insured Slab prep Driveways Finish mowing ~ Boxblade work Bushhog work 904-364-8027 904-338-4746 Serving Baker & Surrounding counties 12/7-1/25p GOD'S BUSINESS After-hours computer repair Networking, training, graphic design and writing Call Cheryl 904-885-1237 9/16tfc NOBLITT'S HOME INSPECTIONS, INC. NHC, FHIA & NACHI Certified Serving North Florida and South Georgia 259-5342 259-5416 fax 12/7-1/25p PEACOCK PAINTING, INC. Professional painting Pressure washing Interior exterior Residential commercial Fully insured Locally owned 25 years experience 259-5877 7/28tfc . . . 0 . . . THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday Two arrests for cart theft Two persons have been charged and more arrests may follow for the theft and vandal- ism of a golf cart belonging to Hyram McCormick off Richard- son Road south of Sanderson on December 9. After being driven around the area off Mud Lake Road where it was stolen, the cart was located at Deerwood Circle in east Mac- clenny on December 15, where Melburn Bailey initially said it was brought for him to repair it. Mr. Bailey, 26, who has a Sand- erson address, was later charged with dealing in stolen property for allegedly purchasing the cart for $30. He denied also giv- ing two juvenile males, age 15, a marijuana cigarette as added payment. One of the 15-year-olds, along with another male age 17, are ex- pected to be charged with grand theft of the cart valued at $4000. They and others later cut the top off the vehicle and were seen rid- ing in it by at least two witness- es. One of the youths was out of town last week, the other, could not immediately be located.. Deputy Curtis Ruise made the initial report on the theft, and handed over the investigation to sheriff's investigators Lt. Chuck Brannan and Steve Harvey. In other cases involving ve- hicle thefts, the boyfriend of a Glen St. Mary woman who said her 1990 Cadillac was stolen during the early morning hours of December 16 may be charged with filing a false complaint. The vehicle belonging to Sar- ah Smith was recovered near CR 139B and Claude Harvey Road the following day, minus a ste- reo and speakers. Ms. Smith's boyfriend Zackaria Jordan, 21, claimed the vehicle. Police later learned Mr. Jordan was driving the Cadillac when it was stopped by a Jacksonville officer about 4:30 am the same day it went missing. Three mountain bikes valued at $115 each were taken from a location near a school bus stop at the intersection of Reid Stdf- ford Road and Ridge Estates on December 12. They belonged to children of Tiffney Ratliff, who reported the thefts. There is a possible suspect. pzz4 p~4a I C5 "I .L, A ,. ".:' 17' l Y 1. | ,lt ,1O ald the oi n 0M u hlo e lel/'ssat itth ooi a lthe gLol I fWrnwe and uleti ims /ar Iv in da l y1Laso,. Ronmie Sapp Well Drilling & Septic Tank i ii * I-- ._ -, 0 --,' | ;NI S. Glen Ae. hwy.125. Glen St. Mar- 9:00 am to 5:30 pm New and used items arriving daily Baby Clothe. Sleepwear : Furniture Knick-Knacks CDs & DVDs. Curtains- Linens Pictures Ladies Wear Shoes Toys \Nfen's Clothing. u...a much mope! 4 **f? L- /0 WE NOW CARRY NEW ATVS, DIRT BIKES & TRAILERS!! Parts & Service available on all bikes we selh I a m I ni I a d vM.isA 1 ci rid-i dii. At this season of His holy Birth, We'd like to join you in prayer for peace on earth; And send a message of hope and joy your way For a deeply satisfying holiday! P & R Electric PR ss CLASSIFIED The most extensive listings in Baker County for Yard Sales, For Sales, FSBO, Rentals I& more! 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Sheriff joey Dobson & the staff of the Baker County Sheriff's Department December 21. 2006 Page 15 Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Baker County District School Bdard will hold the following Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 2, 2007, in the Baker County District School Board Room located at 270 South Boulevard E., Mac- clenny, Florida, beginning at 6:30 pm: Approval of: New and Revised School Board Policies The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The documents will be available for preview at the Baker County School Board Office located at 392 South Boulevard E., Macclenny, Florida beginning December 6, 2006. 11/30-12/28 HIGGINBOTHAM'S TOWING & RECOVERY P.O. BOX 1120, US 90 WEST GLEN ST. MARY, FL. 32040-1120 Phone (904) 259-4375 FAX (904) 259-6146 The following vehicle will be sold at pub- lic auction January 9, 2007 at 10:00 am, at Higginbotham's Towing &. Recovery,, US 90 West, Glen St. Mary, FL. 32040. 2001 Kia 4 door, ID#KNAFB121115043151 12/21 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR . BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. FILE NO.: 02-2006-CP-0060 IN RE: ESTATE OF CHARLES CLIFFORD JOHNS NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION (One PR) The administration of the estate of Charles Clifford Johns, deceased, File Num- ber 02-2006-, CP-0060 is pending in the Probate Court, Baker Couniy. Florida, the address -:f ahi.rh is 339 Easi Ma-.clenny Av- enue, Ma.:cclenny. Florida 32063 The names arnd addresses of the per- sonal repre-.sentailve and ihe personal repre- senalaiv's attorney are set lonrh below ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are noti- fied that: All persons on whom this notice is served who have objections thai cr.aiienge .he validity of Ine will the qualificallions or the personal represent alive venue or lurisdciclion 01 tIis coun are re-quired to ilie itriir oblec- tions with inis court wilhin the later ol tree months after the date of the first publication of this notice or hinrty days after the date of service of a copy of ihis noiicci on them All creditor,, l i,) aee-.'erni and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is served, wirin thre- months after the date of the first publication of this notice, 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 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, DEMANDS AND OBJEC-' TIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. ,The date of the first publication of this notice is December 21, 2006. Frank E. Maloney, Jr. Attorney for personal representative Florida Bar No.: 142990 445 E. Macclenny Ave. Macclenny, FL 32063 Telephone: (904) 259-3155, Warren G .Ions S2/21 P-28epenlahve 12/21-28 the 24th day of January, 2007, and to. file the original with the clerk of this Court either before service on Frank E. Maloney, Jr., P.A., Attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition. Witnessed my hand and seal of this Court on this 18 day of December, 2006. TA. "AL" FRASER CLERK OF COURT BY: JAMIE CREWS DEPUTY CLERK 12/21-1/11 Ad 1IIsing di - onay 5:00pi IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2006-106-CA UCN: 022006CA000106XXXXXX BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2004-15, MORTGAGE, PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-15, Plaintiff, vs. DAVID EDDY, et al, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu- ant to an Order or Summary Final Judg- ment of foreclosure dated December 14, 2006 and entered in Case No. 2006-106-106-CA UCN: 022006CA000106XXXXXX of the Cir- cuit Court in and for Baker County, Florida, wherein Bank of New York, as Trustee, on behalf of the Certificateholders CWABS, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2004-15, Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2004-15 is Plaintiff and David Eddy; Wendy Eddy; Fox Ridge Estates Homeowners Association of Macclenny, Inc.; Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. d/b/a America's Wholesale Lender; Un- known Tenant No. 1; Unknown Tenant No. 2; and all unknown parties claiming interests by, through, under or against a named defen- dant to this action, or having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property herein described, are Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the front door of the Baker County Courthouse, 339 East Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, Florida, 32063 at Baker County, Florida be- tween 11:00 am and 2:00.pm on the 15th day of January, 2007, the following described property as set forth in said Order or Final Judgment, to wit: Lot 11, Fox Ridge Estates, Phase One, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat book 3, page 39 of the public records of Baker County. Florida. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the properly owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Court at 904-259-8113 within two (2) work- ing days of your receipt of this Notice: if you are hearing or voice impaired, call Florida Relay Service 800-955-8770. DATED ai Macclenny, Florica, on Decem- ber 15, 2006 Al Fraser As Clerk, Circuit Court / By: Jamie Crews As Deputy Clerk Sm.ih. Hiatt & Diaz, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff P.O. Box 11438 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33339-1438 Telephone: 904-564-0071 12/21-28 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2006-CP-036 IN RE: The Estate of Leland E. May, Deceased -NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Leland E. May, deceased, whose date of death was April 18, 2006, is pending in the Circuit Court for Baker County, Florida. Probate Division,' the address of which is'339 East Macclenny Ave., Macclenny, FL 32063. The name and address ot the personal representative and the pers-onal represEntaiive's. attorney are sel lonn'belc.w All creda.c,rs ,:.t Ithe cedel>' and otner persons having claim or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court within the later of 3 months after the time of the first publica- tion of this notice or 30 days after the date of service of a copy of this notice on them. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court within 3 months after the date of the first publication of this notice. All claims not filed within the time periods set forth in Section 733.702 of the Florida Probate Code will be forever barred. Notwithstanding the time periods set forth above, any cliam filed two (2) years or more after the decedent's dae of death is barred. The date of first publication of this notice is December 21, 2006. Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert Fridley, Esquire FBN 0577111 110 SE 1" Street, Fourth Floor, Suite 336 Gainesville, FL 32601, Personal Representative: Kathy Stafford 23267 Dobson Ave. Sanderson, FL 32087 12/21-28 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMiOUS Monday & Thursday 8:00 pm Macdcenny Church of Christ 5th andMinnesota 275-3617 or 259-8257 * IN THE CIRCUIT COURT EIGHT JUDI- CIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR . BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE NO.: 02-2006-CA-0191 William W. Lott and Claire Sue Cooley Plaintiff, vs. LEONA KNABB, not known to be dead or alive; And all unknown grantees, creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against them, and, if dead, their unknown spouses, heirs, devisees; grantees, creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against them; and all unknown grantees, creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against them, and, if dead, or not-known to be dead or alive, their several and respective estates, unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees and creditors, or other parties claiming by, through, under or against those unknown natural persons, and the several and respective unknown assigns, successors in interest, trustees, creditors, lienors or any other party claiming by, through, under or against any corporation existing or dissolved, or other legal entity named as defendant, and all claimants, person or parties, natural or corporate or whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming under any of the above named or described defendants or parties or claiming to have any right, title or interest in and to the lands hereafter described. Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: LEONA KNABB YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Action to Quiet Title on the following property in Baker County, Florida (Overlap of ORB 195 page 64 and DB 5, page 419) Part of Section 32, Township 2 South, Range 22 East, Baker Coun- ty, Florida and being part of those lands described in Official Records Book (ORB) 195 page 64 of the Of- ficial Records of Baker County, Florida and being more particularly described as follows: Commence at a concrete monument marking the SE corner of Section 32, Township 2 South, Range 22 East, Baker County, Florida and thence N 0119'02" W, along the East line of said Section 32, a distance of 296.92 feel to a concrete monument marking the SE corner of lands described in ORB 13 page 478 of said Official Records: thence S 88*28'14"W, along the South line of said lands, 395.56 feet to a concrete monument, LS 4708, marking the SW corner of said lands in ORB 13, page 478; thence N 01* 02'02"W, along the West line of said lands, 283.66 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod, LS4708, on'the North line of lands previously owned by Leona Knabb as recorded in Deed Book 5. page 419 of said Official Re- cords as occupied and monumented according to survey by B.G.Moore, LS 439, dated September 8, 1971; thence continue N 01*02'02" W, along the aforementioned West line of ORB 13, page 478, a distance of 45.31 feet to a point on the South line of lands origi- nally deeded to W.W. Lott and Wife, as recorded in Deed Book 2, page 289 of said Official Records; thence S 7836'17" W, along said South line 154.28 feet to its intersection with the East line of landsdescribed in said ORB 195, page 64 and the Point of Be- ginning of the herein described lands; thence S 0059'11" E, along the East line of said ORB 195 page 64, a dis- tance of 31.12 feet to the aforemen- tioned North line of said Leona Knabb as occupied and surveyed by the aforementioned B.G.Moore: thence S83 51'44" W, along said occupied and surveyed line, 334.00 feet to the SW corner of'the lands originally deeded to W.W.Lotl and Wife in said Deed Book 2, page 289 and being the same as the NW corner of those lands deeded to the aforementioned Leona Knabb in said Deed Book 5, page 419; thence N*78 36'17" E, along the line common to Lott and Knabb as per de- scription recorded in said Deed Book 2 page 289 and Deed Book 5, page 419, a distance of 338.22 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing 0.12 acre more or less. and (Overlap of ORB 19 page 149 and DB 5 page 419) Part of Section 32, Township 2 South, Range 22 East, Baker County, Flor- ida, and being part of those lands described in Official Records Book (ORB) 19 page 149 of the Official Re- cords of Baker County, Florida, and being more particularly described as follows: Commence at a concrete monument marking the SE corner of Section 32, Township 2 South, Range 22 East, Baker County, Florida, and thence N 0119'02" W, along the East line of said Section 32, a distance of 296.92 feet to a concrete monument marking the SE corner of lands de- scribed in ORB 13, page 478 of said Official Records; thence S 88*28'14" W, along the South line of said lands, 395.56 feet to a concrete monument, LS 4708, marking the SW corner of said lands in ORB 13, page 478; thence N 0102'02" W, along the West line of said lands, 283.66 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod, LS4708, on the North line of lands previously owned by Le- ona Knabb as recorded in Deed Book 5, page 419 of said Official Records as occupied and monumented according to survey by BG Moore, LS439 dated September 8, 1971, and the Point of Beginning of the herein described lands, thence continue N 0102'02" W, along the aforementioned West line of ORB 13, page 478, a distance of 45.31 feet to a point on the South line of lands originally deeded to W.W. Lott and Wife, as recorded in Deed Book 2, page 289 of said Official Re- cords; thence S 7836'17" W, along said South line, 154.28 feet to it's in- tersection with the East line of lands described in said ORB 195 page 64; thence S 059'11" E, 31.12 feet to a point on the aforementioned occu- pied and surveyed North line of Leona Knabb; thence N 8351'44 E, along said line, 152.39 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing 0.13 acre more or less. has been filed against you and you are re- quired to serve a copy of your written de- fenses, if any, to it on Frank E. Maloney, Jr., P.A., Attorney, whose address is 445 E. Macclenny Ave., Macclenny, FI 32063, 904- 259-3155, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice and on or before :THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday December 21, 2006 Page 16 1-10 'nodes,'other zoning ordinances approved : TheBakerCountyCommission :plowed through a number of :public hearings on zoning- related matters the. evening of December 18 ranging from land :use changes to certifying the new 'Wal-Mart Supercenter can sell package liquor, Although its effect will be :more long range, the board :also approved changes to the "development node" for the Interstate 10 interchanges at SR 229 and US 90 in the west county. The fine-tuning and increase in acreage of former circular nodes a mile and a half in diameter to larger polygons doesn't change `existing zoning. It does, however, define an area for land use planning in the future. In the case of the Olustee node (US 90 west of Sanderson) the intended use is largely non- residential. Avery Roberts of Union County, one of several large landowners in the area, told the board he plans a "job center" , on his portion with little or no residential use. Acreage in the node was increased from 1130 to 4362. At the 229 interchange (the Sanderson node), things are a bit different with residential use taking up to 70 percent and non- residential the remainder. The node includes the former Richardson Dairy which Mr. Roberts indicated will likely go residential. The discussion before that vote evolved into a complaint session about increased industrial traffic along Reid Stafford Road since a tract owned by Randy Crews was rezoned for a land prep contracting businesses. Several residents along Staf- ford complained of heavy traffic, littering and.large vehicles tearing up the unpaved road surface. David Rhue, one of the speakers, told the board' the county was "snowed" by Mr. Crews. The speakers were more concerned about when Staf- ford will be paved than the development node ordinance. Mr. Roberts said his company plans to pay for diverting the road south and west on the former dairy property before it reaches CR 229. In other zoning matters, Mr. Roberts was once again involved in the rezoning request to allow a batch concrete plant on 10.45 acres off Arnold Rhoden Road near the Wiremil plant. He requested the change on behalf of Alachua Partners and told the board he had no immediate plans to construct the plant. He will have to seek a special exemption first and estimated- that could be in two years. The commissionapprovedfirst reading on another ordinance, this one for a land use change from agriculture A to B for 975 acres of the proposed Osceola Trails development between CR 125 and CR 127 north of Cuyler. 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