![]() ![]() |
![]() |
|
UFDC Home |
myUFDC Home | Help | ![]() |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Full Citation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Full Text | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Paid circulation leader Winner of22 state and national awards forjournalism excellence in 2006 77th Year, Vol. 37 Thursday, January 4, 2007 Macclenny, Florida 50O Believes house fire on Christmas Eve rooted in racial hate Cats bomb out of own tournament -Page 6 Arrest in killing of local man in Duval A 17-year-old male suspect from Jacksonville is in custody there charged with the Novem- ber 17 shooting death and armed robbery of a Macclenny man on the city's crime-rid- den north- side. T he Jack son - ville Sher- iff's Office announced the arrest of Correy Darnell Brady late in the af- temoon of Correy Brady December 27 following an interview at po- lice headquarters downtown. Ac- cording to the arrest report, Mr. Brady confessed to involvement in the incident outside the Wash- ington Heights Convenience Store that morning. He and another suspect who has yet to be arrested conspired to rob Michael Shane Crawford on a sidewalk outside the store entrance, and Mr. Brady told police his role was to rifle the pants pockets while his accom- plice held the victim at bay with a semi-automatic pistol. The suspect told investigators Mr. Crawford, 34 and the father of four, was shot when he resist- ed by pushing him away. Wit- nesses inside the store told police they saw the victim stumble into the front door. He died there of a single bullet to the head. The report does not indicate if the suspects got money or other valuables from the victim before they took off running. Police searched nearby apartments later that day, and evacuated some of them before coming up dry in the (See page 2) A Glen St. Mary husband and wife say they have reason to believe a fire that destroyed their rented home the afternoon of Christmas Eve day may have been arson motivated by racial hatred. The state fire marshal's office was called to the scene that after- noon when local firefighters sus- pected it was deliberately set, and results from chemical analysis of the interior are not expected for several weeks. For Stanley and Robin Green, events the past two months in that south Glen neighborhood - mostly verbal taunts made under cover of darkness sug- gest somebody didn't want them there. The Greens, who live there with children and an in-law, are black. Glen St. Mary has tradition- ally been all white that is until about four years ago when the Greens took up residence in a block house on the northeast cor- ner of CR 125 and Andrews St. "We never had trouble un- til about two months ago, and then things started happening," said Ms. Green, who along with her family has been staying in two rooms at the Macclenny ELrl',ioJ-gc ,.ince i-e fire. Both she and one of her chil- dren have been called "nigger" and her son-in-law once spotted two persons he believed to be young, white males in the side yard. It was dark and he didn't get a clear view. "We have beer bottles in the front yard, our mailbox was tampered with and the night of the Christmas Parade (in Mac- clenny) two white males were out on the sidewalk. They never said anything but they were just there," recalls Ms. Stanley. She complained only once, to Deputy Ben Anderson when he showed up on a rescue call at a Margaretta church. She told him some of her outdoor Christmas ornaments were vandalized and the officer advised to get a physi- cal description if it happened again. "Somebody cut my (inflat- able) lawn decorations so we de- cided not to put them back up." County Fire Chief Richard Dolan said he suspected almost immediately the Christmas Eve fire was arson, mostly because it appeared to have started simul- taneously in several parts of the beige block house. State inspec- tor Jerry Baker was summoned and the charred interior was even sniffed out by a trained dog. Ms. Stanley said a gas can was stored on the front porch and one uin the back near a la\\ n mower. The one on the front was intact and the other disappeared that day. Unidentified firefighter callsfor assistance at front door of burning Glen home. She suspects the house was searched for valuables that morning when the Stanleys were away at a Christmas Eve church service. A coin jar in plain sight melted but the money inside was gone. Another one hidden in a cabinet still had change in it. Mr. Baker of the Fire Mar- shal's office said arson tests could be dela\ ed a few da;i s because of the holiday and the investigation results will be discussed with the Baker County sheriff's depart- ment. If it is arson as suspected, and racially motivated, the state will turn its results over to the FBI as a civil rights violation. Sheriff's investigator Steve Harvey, who was assigned the case, says he has learned little as of early this week and awaits the arson test results. The Stanleys say they'll be waiting to hear, and Ms Stanle.\ said a neighbor mentioned the (See page 10) Zoning hearing dates set forJan. 16 The Board of County Com- missioners lined up public hear-. ings on January 16 for several land use and zoning requests, in- cluding one for a PUD (planned unit development) on 54 acres off Woodlawn Road for a 132-home subdivision to be called Lakes at Woodlawn. The application filed by North Florida Heritage Group and Jef- frey Cook reiterates an earlier commitment for connection to Macclenny's sewer and water system, turning lanes off narrow and sometimes busy Woodlawn Road west of SR 121 and cul-de- sac turnarounds large enough to accommodate school buses. Back in September, the com- mission with one dissenting vote approved a land use change for Woodlawn Lakes after adverse comments from nearby residents off Dupree Road to the west about added traffic congestion and other woes. North Florida Heritage already assured both state and county agencies it will pay for paving and other infra- structure on the tract in addition to bringing in city utilities. The developer also agreed to improvements on Woodlawn Road, commonly called "Snake Road" because of sharp turns before it heads \\est toward SR 125 in a straight line. The com- (See page 2) Grass roots effort for pregnancy resource center here Search on for location afierfirstyear effortyields $180,000 in seed money BY KELLEY LANNIGAN Press Staff Macclenny residents Dayle Milton and Lori Dugan, both volunteers with First Coast Women's Services in Jackson- ville, are working hard to help raise awareness for the need of a pregnancy resource center for Baker County. For the last year, the two vol- unteers have actively been visit- ing churches and any other in- terested organizations to deliver their message for the need of a center and the wide range of free services it will offer. A steering committee was founded last year at Raiford Road Baptist Church and ac- cording to FCWS Executive Director Mary Hubbard, Some $180,000 has already been col- lected through the organization's fund raising efforts like the The Baby Bottle Boomerang. Since the start-up 'goal of $150,000 has been met, FCWS will now begin the process of actively seeking a location for its Baker County center. According to Ms. Hubbard, an unplanned pregnancy can raise many unanswered ques- tions for a women such as: Am I really pregnant? Who can I talk to in confidence? Can I/should I keep the baby? Should I consider adoption? How do I tell my family? Where do I obtain good medical care? What about finances? The purpose behind First Coast Women's Services and its resource centers is to empower Volunteer counselors Dayle Milton (1) and Lori Dugan (r) with Mary Hubbard, Executive Director of First Coast Women's Ser- vices in Jacksonville. The ladies hold baby bottle 'piggy banks', which are passed out to local area churches and other organiza- tions as part of a fund raising campaign to establish a satellite pregnancy resource center in Baker County. PHOTO BY KELLEY LANNIGAN women to make informed choic- es about their pregnancy. Like the main locations in Jacksonville, the Baker County location will offer a full range of free services such as pregnancy testing, ultrasound confirmation, doctor referral and counseling. Clients will have access to in- formation regarding pregnancy options such as adoption. Post- abortion healing and other sup- port services will be offered as well as opportunities to acquire maternity and baby supplies. Trained volunteer counsel- ors and appropriate medical per- sonnel will be on hand to assist clients with all their needs and questions. First Coast Women's Servic- es does not perform abortions or make abortion referrals, but does recognize a woman's right to terminate an unwanted preg- nancy as granted by the US Su- preme Court. What the faith-based orga- nization does instead is give a woman information and statis- tics about abortion procedures which she may be totally un- aware of. Based on this information, women may decide to carry their baby full term. "We're not there to judge or ,pressure a woman in any way - the choice is her's alone," said Ms. Milton. Ms. Dugan agrees. "It's of- ten been my experience that the mind of a woman or a couple considering termination often changes after considering all op- tions and especially after view- ing an ultrasound of the baby." The center will offer sup- port services and counseling for women suffering from the emo- tional aftermath of an abortion. Clients participate in programs such as Forever Forgiven, which helps women deal with unre- solved guilt, a common result of pregnancy termination. Men often have questions and concerns and the center will be open to them also. "Sometimes men feel left out of the decision making process, so we encourage men to take ad- vantage of our services too, said Ms. Hubbard. We have male counselors in our Jacksonville locations and hope to provide them in Baker County also." There are interactive pro- grams such as The Hope Pro- gram, which teaches parenting skills. Clients attend classes and have workbooks and assign- ments that help them develop a foundation for their future role as a parent. As a volunteer, Ms. Dugan has found her involvement with the center to be very affirming. "Pregnancy affects every- one, in every walk of life. If I can do anything to help, I feel rewarded." To learn more about the planned FCWS pregnancy cen- ter, you can arrange for a speak- er to address your group or to participate in the Baby Bottle Boomerang fund-raising effort, please contact Mary Hubbard at 904-262-6347. COVERING BAKER COUNTY SINCE 1929 The county most professional and extensive source for news, classified, display and real estate listings Www.bakercountypress.com ** 904.259.2400 .* 904.259.6502 Fax o, bcpress@nefcom.net 6 89076148819 8 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday January 4, 2007 Page 2 % I % I4 % l ogo14 M41 %1 loeIk I 1%11 Ibtob4N - - me% - - - 1 04 "Copyrighted Material .Syndicated Content. don -gi Available from Commercial News Providers" -- MM-w S SS 4dl.110 - %...0 4000w ,, Nft -L -- - wp at -t S * r: Visa Card Best Rates Around... COUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION I ", voi,r Conrttr' Federal Credit Union Visa through December ,i vi .Wc'i e o'/r low ;ir, on any purchases, balance transfers or cash advances. .'i Do you have one? Apply today! Quick Approvals! 602 S. Sixth Street, Macclenny 259-6702 US Hwy. 90 West, Glen St. Mary 653-4401 100 S. Lima Street, Baldwin 266-1041 Swww.countryfcu.com LE Law Enforcementfood/toy drive Sergeants Brad Harvey and Jody Dyal helped the Baker County Sheriff's Depart- ment conduct a Christmas food and toy drive, to benefit twenty-two Baker County families. Sixteen department teams collected 2300 food items and over 300 toys which were made- into holiday gift boxes fitting the needs of individual'families. Supervised trustee inmates even got into the holiday spirit by helping to distribute boxes at the Sheriff's headquarters. For families without transportation, deputies delivered boxes right to their door. Jacksonville's Channel 4 News was on hand to film the action. PHiOT BY KF.LLEY LANNIGAN Skewers credit report A Macclenny man may have been defrauded by an ex-girl- friend in Virginia when she used his name on a telephone service account that remains unpaid. Gregory Jones, 37, contact- ed the sheriff's department at the behest of Verizon Virginia, which lists him as owing $738 in past due charges dating back to March, 2005. The address on the account in Norfolk was at one time that of the girlfriend and mother of Mr. Jones' child, he told police. She now lives in Japan. Mr. Jones was informed of the debt when he applied for a ve- hicle loan after Christmas and it appeared on his credit report. Verizon advised Mr. Jones to report the situation to the sher- iff's department to get the ad- verse finding removed from the credit report. Zoning hearings scheduled... (From page 1) mitments by Heritage and its principal Jeffrey Cook of Earth- works of Northeast Florida in Macclenny came after a master plan underwent review by the Department of Community Af- fairs in Tallahassee. The present plan calls for four units per acre, but that along with other rezoning and land use pro- posals will be considered later. The hearing this month is on the PUD only, akin to a master plan. The property is currently zoned agriculture 7.5, which means one dwelling for every 7.5 acres. The proposal was approved last month by the county's De- velopment Review Committee. Hearings will be held the same afternoon on smaller zon- ing changes to allow added structures. Two are proposed by George Knabb Jr. involving comparable 1.08 acres off Es- tates Road near the entrance to Macclenny II off SR 121. The request is for RC.5 zoning to al- low duplexes on each tract. A third petition by Gene Burnsed seeks rezoning of 4.54 acres off CR 127 near Baxter so he can deed it to a son for a mo- bile or permanent home. In other business the evening of January 2 during a session that lasted about 50 minutes, the county board approved a contract with the Department of Commu- nity Affairs to spend a $750,000 grant this budget year on hous- ing for low-income .residents. An additional $250,000 has been awarded for housing rehab via the SHIP grant program. Administrative costs for the CDBG housing grant amount to Sharen W. Tanner Owner $112,500. Following a lengthy presenta- tion by Bridget Merill of Enter- prise Florida (the former Depart- ment of Commerce), the board unanimously included Baker in the running for a mega-industrial site in the 14-county Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern, one of three in Florida. The agreement memorandum signed this week brings Baker County into the running in what is termed a Rural Catalyst Proj- ect, selection of prime industrial sites that the state will hype as ideal for large industries. If Baker County is not chosen as a "rainmaker" location one whose development' will spur growth in neighboring counties as well, it will share in a portion of revenues generated by the two mega-sites chosen in the North Central region. That was the feature that at- tracted Ginger Barber, execu- tive director of the Baker County Development Commission. She recommended the board sign on this week, which it did on a motion by Commissioner Julie Combs. The county will this year sub- mit a prime industrial site that will in turn be evaluated by state agencies before the two finalists are selected. As part of the consent agenda passed without comment, the county renewed an annual agree- ment with Lake Doctors of Win- ter Springs, Fla. for vegetation control and other maintenance at the Little St. Marys River Park pond off US 90 between Mac- clenny and Glen St. Mary. The firm raised its quarterly fee $10 to $225. A transfer of $30,174 from the Tara S. McDuffie Co-Owner All-N-ONE SERVICES, CORP. Bookkeeping & Tax Services IRS Certified Tax Preparers $10 off new clients (386) 755-4298 Fax: (386) 755-7661 184 SW Dominos Way, Lake City, FL 32025 Emergency Management Fund to the Baker County Sheriff's Office was approved. The cash balance in the emergency depart- ment fund is now at $505,284. Arrested for killing (From page 1) initial search for the two men in the neighborhood off Moncrief Road. Mr. Crawford was commut- ing to a construction job on the northside when he stopped at the store. He was the 127th person murdered in Duval County up to that point in 2006 and the second Baker County resident. James McCoy, 32, of Macclenny had the dubious distinction as Jack- sonville's 100th murder victim when he was killed in August in Arlington. Lt. Ken Jefferson, JSO spokesman, said. Tuesday the department isn't releasing any information on the second sus- pect because the investigation is ongoing. Though Mr. Brady is under 18, his name was released because he is'being charged as an adult. Check us out online- bakercountypress.com Boyfriend is aCCOstedfor staying out A girlfriend irate at a Baldwin man because he allegedly failed to return to their residence the previous evening was arrested for battery about noon on De- cember 30 following a confron- tation in the parking lot of Cor- nerstone Square on South 6th in Macclenny. Deputy Erik Deloach said when he arrived at the scene at 12:07 Patience Silver, 24, was atop Charles Green, 38, yelling at him in the cab of a parked pickup truck. Mr. Green, who denied the girlfriend's claim that he choked her, bore signs of being struck about the face. His shirt was also torn. Police were called after Ms. Silver confronted the boyfriend in the nearby China Dragon res- taurant, then chased after him to the parked vehicle. She was booked at county jail on the first- degree misdemeanor. A sworn criminal complaint for simple battery was filed on behalf of a 37-year-old male pa- tient at Northeast Florida State Hospital, who was allegedly at- tacked December 19 by a female patient, age 35. The female told hospital secu- rity she punched the complainant because he asked for sex. The in- cident occurred in a cafeteria and was not reported until December 27. Butch's Paint & Body Shop 5573 Harley Thrift Rd. YOUR ONE STOP COLLISION CENTER ALL MAJOR & MINOR REPAIR SForeign & Domestic SDupont Lifetime Warranty Paint Computer Estimating f.' Insurance Claim Work Computerized Color Matching I E Fully Insured SENTERPRISE Stop in for your free estimate RENT-A-CAR59-3785 DROP-OFF " - 4m 4 .4w 0 * - :3 ii i - K Sp" 4I LOGS AND PULPWOOD 1 ACRE OR LARGER DIAMOND ThBER, INC. "FOR A QUALITY CUT" CALL 282-5552 KENT WILLIAMS UAW e~i~----------~ Op 0 ow dpw i . .01001w- -- qp i THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday January 4, 2007 Page 3 Opinion ,Tt Gerald Ford-the BAKERCOUNTY PRESS USPS 040-280 Post Office Bo% 598 ** 104 South 5' St. Maccienny, FL 32063 (904 259-2400 The Baker County Press is published each Thursday by Baker County Press, Inc. Periodicals postage paid under permit issued April 12. 1929 at the post office in Macdenny, Rorida. SUBSCRIPTION RATES $20 00 a year inside Baker Countv.,$25.00 a year outside Baker County, deduct $1.00 for persons 65 years of age or older, mili- tary personnel on actie duty outside Baker County, and .ollege students living outside Ba'er Count POST'.IASTER- send address changes 1o The Ba$eI Cerup[ Press, P.O. Beo 59s, Ma91tlenr, -I L. 32:63 JAMES C. MCGAULEY Publisher/Editor IIEWS FiEAT.IPES i'.lee, Lannigari AD\VERTISIIIG FRODLICTIOIJ Jiess,: a Preva.tt GRAPHICS JosBlai E mnorn FEATURES C iOM:1El T SPORTS ,',:,'ef Gerard COir JE T. ITChE I I Pinrlei BUSIIIESS MAfI AGEP 'rin Thominas C LASSIFIEDS TiPELSETTIIfG- Ba.rlara Elac: j shear CONTACT US- Phone 904 259-2400 Fax 904- 259-6502 Email- bcpress@'riefcom.net Mail PO Bo'. 598 104 South 5th St Macclenny, FL 32063 www.bakercountypress.com This newspaper is printed onr rei:c led paper. Submission Deadlines All nriew arl ailveriising n'mut Lbe subrniit.ed [,:, tIe newspaper crfi :e piicr l' ti 5 ()i1 :I.rn on tlhe M iridav pri:r to putl:l:atr lr., unless 'otlerwiise rioited ,r arranged. Material received .aler thirs tirrie 'rill rnot be guaranteed for putb:lic:on i. It is requested that all nrew. ileniS. ie Iped tI insure ,d .ur.a ,,v iri print. Social Notice Deadlines Birlh iranniurni,:rneni' s, wednij g riotri:- es and lso:..al events nus.t bie subrrilt- ted. witlln four v ,le lu o :f lthe event It is ,your reSpl:l'r:slllit, to ensure plo. tograpl'ers, tel.: are aware ,of tins Letters to the editor are welcome, but must con- tain the signature of the writer, a telephone num- ber where the writer may be contacted and city of residence. Letters must reflect opinions and statements on issues of current interest to the general public. The news- paper reserves the right to reject any material which in the newspaper's judgement does not meet standards of publication. healing president When asked during a 1998 turn the page and let the health speech at the National Press process begin." Club how he would like to be America never seemed remembered, President Gerald quite forgive the pardon, 1 Ford replied: "I hope historians Ford pushed forward to write that I healed the land and more urgent challenges faci restored public confidence in the the nation: mastering inflati, White House." reviving a depressed econor Gerald Ford, solving enei who served as H Ashortages a American's 38th T BA trying to ens president from peace in t 1974-1977, PORC-H world. died Tuesday, His short t December 26th. KELLEY LANNIGAN ure as preside He was 93 years has been cal old, the longest-lived of Ameri- ca's presidents. Gerald Ford took presidential office during a stormy period in this nation's history. Richard A. Ryan, a reporter for the Detroit News, has summed up the-cli- mate of the nation at that time thusly: "Not since the civil War had the Constitution been so threatened." The travesties of the Viet- nam War and the complex web of the Watergate political scan- dals daily dominated the news headlines. Nearly every day, there were protesters gathered at the White House gates. Pres- ident Nixon, overwhelmed by Watergate and threatened with impeachment, resigned in dis- grace, the first American presi- dent to do so. Ten months earlier, Nixon, in the first recorded use of the 25th Amendment, appointed Ford as vice president replacing ,Spiro Agnew, who was forced out of office for tax evasion and money laundering stemming from his tenure as governor of Maryland. Acknowledging he had risen to the office of president with- out the vote of the people, Ford asked Americans to confirm him with their prayers. After being sworn in as president, Ford stated: "My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over." With his quiet self-confidence and reputation for honesty, the country seemed to breathe a collective sigh of relief as Ford took the helm and began what he thought of as "the healing process." His first move toward heal- ing was not what the public ex- pected. There was widespread demand that Nixon be held ac- countable for the turmoil he had subjected the country to. Ford's decision to pardon Nixon trig- gered a backlash of criticism and resulted in the resignation of his own press secretary. Many drew the conclusion that a "deal" had been struck between Nixon and Ford. Ford backed his decision with strong personal conviction and did not waver. Many believe that decision cost him re-election. In his memoir, "A Time to Heal" published in 1978, he re- flected on his decision to par- don Nixon, contending an im- peachament trial would be too wrenching an ordeal for the al- ready scandal- weary country to endure. 'I did it not for Nixon but for the country ... President Nixon's legal team could advance consti- tutional arguments that could tie up the courts for years ... I had to ing to but the ing on, ny, rgy nd ure the en- ent led "unremarkable" by some, but the late Barry Goldwater once remarked "Ford wasn't a great president, but he was a good president ... He restored hon- or to the White House and the country could not ask or expect him to do more. History should treat him kindly." I was a young teenager when the Watergate scandal was in full swing. Every day when I got home from school, my mom had the television tuned to the on- going political saga. I remem- ber images of stern looking pol- iticians as they testified, but the meaning of the entire ordeal was over my head. The one image that did res- onant with me was of Richard Nixon's daughter Tricia. The camera closed in on her tearful countenance as she stood near her father during his resigna- tion. Years passed before I fully .comprehended the seriousness of the situation and the difficul- ty she must have endured under intense public scrutiny, know- ing how an entire country want- ed to crucify her father. Had it been me, just seeing the pain of her young face and the defeat in her bowed shoulders would have been enough to move me to grant a pardon. I can't help but believe that Gerald Ford was moved by the Nixon family's pain, because family meant everything to Ford, as strong as his love for his country. When Warren Burg- er, chief justice of the United States, administered the oath of office to Ford in 1974, Ford's wife Betty stood between them holding the Bible on which that oath was sworn. Of her husband's passing she has said, "His life was filled with love of God, his family and his country." Seeks entries in MLK fete Dear Editor: This is an invitation to area churches, businesses, civic groups and individuals to join us in a parade honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King. It begins at Keller Intermediate at 11:00 am on Friday, January 12 and heads east on Boulevard then north to US 90 back to King Drive and Keller. After the parade there will be free food and drinks'. A number of public agencies and school bands are expected to participate. Come join us in this celebration. Rev. Tommy Rollins III Parade marshal, chairman. Leina's Hair mecha s Under lew management Tuesday Saturd 8:00 am 7:00 pm Unlimited Tanning s25 monthly Perms Starting at s35 Foils Starting at $50 259-8945 5 W. macclenny flue. Comment - "Copyrighted Material SSyndicated Content , Available from Commercial News Providers" - Saddam s neih bors watched reporting of execution much like the rest ofus in the states January 1,2007 CAMP VICTORY, Iraq-2007 came in with us celebrating pretty much the same way we celebrate all holidays here and, in fact, at home by getting together with a few friends, talk- ing smart and eating way too much junk food. DESER The old year went out with a bang in more ways than one. First, MAJ. BO1 our most infamous neighbor left the hood for good and everybody from home was concerned about what effect it would have on us. In many ways, our reaction was similar to that of people everywhere. We watched reports of the execution of Saddam Hussein like most of you did on Fox or CNN. We were, probably,like most of you, happy to get that chapter behind us. Hopefully the Iraqi people will also close this chapter and get serious about fixing their country. The only differences were we had some people involved in his transfer from our custody to the Iraqi government so we got some first-hand reports and we had to be a little more vigilant because it is hard to tell the difference between celebratory fire and hostile fire and from what I've heard, they both hurt if you get hit. One question I have is, "What was up with that noose?" That was the biggest dang rope I think I've ever seen. The Iraqi people, I guess, want to make sure when they hang someone, they stay hung. That and the speed in which they carried out the execu- IB B] - tion after the trial might be something we in Amer- ica could learn. This New Year's Eve was perhaps more subdued than other holidays we've had. People seemed to be a little down. Some of my friends got together and watched a movie we vote on what movies to watch at a Shootch where scavenged lumber served as a deck. BY HART When we get together, some- one always suggests a war movie. Last night's was Gettysburg but we voted it down and ended up watching some sophomoric comedy. Protocol demands, however, if a movie is really bad, as compared to just normal bad, we change midway through. That's what we did last night. A bit before midnight our time, guys start \ an- dering off to make calls home. A friend and I went back to our offices to call home. After we got off the phone, we started walking back to the "party" when the base alarm system started blaring, "Incoming... Incoming!" We scrambled to the bunkers. "Happy New Year," my buddy said. We waited for the all-clear signal and then went back to join the other guys. All of the calls home ended, so we exchanged holiday greetings, toasted each other with near-beer, diet soda or water. "Here's to being with good friends," one guy said. "And here's hoping we never have to do it again," said another. Amen, brother. Shop owner brings T-Bird back to life Dear Editor: Back in July, my Dad and I were involved in a small acci- dent. We weren't hurt and my Dad's 1999 T-Bird sustained mi- nor damage. The insurance adjuster was going to total the car and most people would have been happy about that. But not Dad. The T-Bird looked like it had just rolled out of the showroom and had 38,000 miles. I took it to Butch's Paint and Body Shop in Macclenny and he gave me a $2300 estimate. The insurance company still refused that esti- mate and it wanted to give Dad $4000 and total the car. Butch tried talking to the in- surance people, and this went on a couple months before Dad decided to let Butch fix the car and pay for it himself. Butch told me he would help Dad get his money back. So Butch took pictures before, during and after the job, and went with me to see a lawyer. Dad re- ceived a check for the $2300 re- pair bill the week of Christmas. Thanks Butch for the fantastic job and the extra help with insur- ance because he didn't think we were being treated right. Martha Jones (and J.W. Beasley) Macclenny Pres s A4: ertising,: :,MobiW 51 9th Year Anniversary Revival United Christian Church and Academy January 10-12 7:00 pm Nightly With Evangelist, Missionary Jim Angle For more information call (904) 259-1199 or (904) 305-2131 United Christian Church and Academy Located on Railroad Road, behind WJXR 28 West Macclenny Ave. Pastor Mitch Rhoden -m ... r .^ -ma aa.'iumM~W.s i~it'~siS =.lLf.if &^^VaaSeH-QaXa g'atiiiaa~i~arg^Igin*^*""^*1'"******^' ^'^^'HIHU~r-''"-""'1-"-^'^ i BI L ., ,', i THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday January 4, 2007 Pap Arrest for false claim on prescription pickup A Macclenny woman faces a first-degree misdemeanor charge for allegedly claiming falsely that two prescriptions were picked up at CVS Pharmacy by someone other than her. Leslie Tomlinson, 29, initially told Deputy Erik Deloach the afternoon of December 30 some- one fraudulently obtained Xanax and Hydrocodone that had been prescribed for her. Store personnel and the dep- uty retrieved the CVS record and the signature of the person who signed for both orders the morning of December 28. Both signatures matched that of Ms. Tomlinson on a military ID, and a surveillance video also con- firmed she was the person who picked them up. She then admitted to filing the false report to get more pills be- cause hers had been stolen sever- al days prior at a relative's house. Deputy Deloach noted also that Ms. Tomlinson had reported the theft to the sheriff's department. A sworn complaint was filed instead of an arrest because the Man says he escaped trunk The sheriff's department is looking into the bizarre tale of kidnapping and escape told by a Jacksonville man who was found bloodied and walking along In- terstate 10 near Sanderson on New Years morning. Duncan Jackson, 54, said the severe laceration to his face was due to being struck by a pistol earlier that morning when he was jumped by an unknown black male at his residence off Walter Road. Mr. Jackson told police an ex- girlfriend he identified as Lisa Fundora, no age or address avail- able, parked down the street from his residence about 3:30 am. She original], telephoned him to meet-him at a motel in Jackson- ville, but Mr. Jackson told Depu- ty Tony Norman he declined and instead invited Ms. Fundora to his house where he had Christ-. mas gifts for her children. He said he was attacked short- ly after the girlfriend came inside his house, and both of them beat him and bound his hands and feet with a phone cord. They then placed him in the trunk of his 1995 Jaguar and headed west on 1-10. He also claims to have over- heard the girlfriend say they would drive him to Lake City and kill him. Mr. Jackson, at 5'4" and 125, told the deputy he freed himself from the cord and was able to open the car trunk from inside and jump out when the Jaguar slowed near the CR 229 exit at Sanderson. He was bruised in addition to the facial laceration, said Deputy Norman. Mr. Jackson was treated at Fraser Hospital and Investiga- tor David Morgan and a coun- terpart from Duval County were notified. The suspicious person call was logged at 8:34 am. accused has an infant child. In another drug-related arrest, Vanessa Rigney, 19, of Glen St. Mary was charged with misde- meanor marijuana possession after her vehicle was pulled over for erratic driving the afternoon of December 26. Deputy John Hardin said Ms. Rigney's car crossed the center- line three times after he began following it for failing to stop at Joan St. and Lowder in south Macclenny. He stopped the driver on US 90 in west Macclenny and noted an ash tray with loose tobacco, which often signals drug activ- ity. A subsequent search turned up a baggie of pot between the front seats. Glenn Martin, 49, of Sander- son was jailed for disorderly in- toxication just before 3:00 am on December 28 after he refused an offer from Deputy Curtis Ruise to drive him to a local motel for the night. Mr. Martin, questioned at a US 90 convenience store follow- ing a complaint, said he could not return home because his wife caught him earlier at a bar with another woman.. "Just take me to jail," he suggested to the officer. Money management workshop at church First Baptist Church of Glen St. Mary will be conducting two Financial Peace workshops be- ginning on Wednesday, January 3 at 6:30 pm and Sunday, Janu- ary 14 at 6:00 pm. The first ses- sion of each workshop will be an introduction and overview. The cost is the purchase of a set of materials. The Financial Peace work- shop gives people the tools on how to live on less, how to live within their means and how to maximize the use of the resourc- es they have. Dave Ramsey. is the founder of Financial Peace University and the host of a nationally syn- dicated radio talk show. Fails to return a truck A sworn criminal complaint was filed December 27 against a Starke, Fla. man for stealing a 1997 Ford Explorer from his brother-in-law in Baker County. Curtis Sapp said he agreed to allow Torsten Troutman, 30, to borrow the vehicle early that af- ternoon, and the relative was to return it to Mr. Sapp's residence off CR 127 about 8:00 that eve- ning. When he failed to do so, Mr. Sapp contacted the sheriff's department and an alert was dispatched via computer to sur- rounding counties. The SUV was located parked off New Kings Road in Jacksonville the next day and returned undamaged to the owner. In other property-related crimes over the New Years weekend, Gezilla Barringer of Macclenny reported a purse with identification and $270 cash tak- en from her residence off South 9th St. overnight on December 26. The victim was home at the time, and told Deputy John Hardin she twice heard noise inside the house but did not no- tice the missing purse until the next morning. The officer found a front sliding glass door was pried open, and evidence of at- tempted entry through two other windows. Ms. Barringer named a rela- tive as a possible suspect. Wanda Crews reported a cell phone valued at $400 went miss- ing from a family Christmas party on December 23. The party was at a residence on North 2nd St. in Macclenny and she checked with other attendees before reporting the presumed theft to police on December 26. Jennifer Pearce, 20, of Mac- clenny was arrested for criminal mischief after she allegedly dam- aged a 2002 Ford SUV by strik- ing and kicking it during a con- frontation with Summer Rhoden, also 20, late on the morning of December 26. The incident took place on South 4th St. in Mac- clenny. A complaint involving a 14- year-old male who allegedly performed a sex act on a 5-year- old male relative has been turned over to juvenile authorities. The incident was reported to. the sheriff's department early on December 27 by the grandmoth- er of the accused youth, who was with the youngster alone at a residence west of Glen St. Mary the previous evening. The grandmother, 46, said she found the young boy crying when she i returned about midnight and he told her about the incident. The grandmother then sum- moned her daughter, the victim's mother, and the boy told her a similar story, accusing the older boy, who is his uncle. In a subsequent interview with Sgt. Michael Crews at county jail that morning, the older youth freely admitted the act, and said he had seen one similar to it on cable television. The accused also said it was the first time he PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to an application submitted by Eric and Carol Storkerson, to be granted a Special Exception on property located in Section 30, Township 1S, Range 21, lying east of CR 125 north and south of Kenneth Walker Road containing approximately 10.02 acres in Baker County, FL. The Baker County Land/Local Planning Agency acting in its capacity as the Board of Adjustments, will consider the request at a public hearing scheduled for Janu- ary 11, 2007 at 7:01 p.m. in the County Commissioners Chambers of the Administration Building, 55 North Third St., Macclenny FL. On the date above mentioned, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the Special Excep- tion request. The purpose of the Special Exception is for the con- struction of a dog kennel and training facility. Written comments for or against the Variance request may be sent to Baker County Planning Department, 81 North Third St., Macclenny, FL. 32063. Faxed comments my be sent to (904) 259-5057. Copies of the Special Exception may be inspected by any member of the public in the Planning Department, address stated above. According to the Americans with Disabili- ties Act, persons needing special accommodation or an in- terpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the Administration Department at (904) 259-5123 at least 48 hours prior to the time of the hearing. acao8mY OF TeacHp p P SeP~8RTIOa PROSGaRS || eMUCaTO PpepaRan~Tn insTITUTe 4 Alternative Certification for Teachers SubstituteTeacher Training * Paraprofessional Preparation/Testing Teacher Recertification/ Endorsements Noyce and other Scholarships available 8assoieare In aRTS eOUCOan T1 esee * Transfers to a 4-year program MaST provides laptop while enrolled 0eaLY c HLOHOOD eOUCaITIOn 0 Associate in Science in Early Childhood Degree ChildcareTraining LAKE CITY cOMMUNIIil COyLLE For more information call (386) 754-4266 LCCC is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution had done so, and denied to the officer that he had ever been a victim of sexual abuse. Sgt. Crews noted in his report the accused youth appeared to be "mentally challenged" and look- ing forward to confinement by the Department of Juvenile Jus- tice. "Am I going to juvey (slang for detention)?" he quoted the youth asking with a grin. "I have never been there fore. I want to go so I can see what it is like. Will the judge let me stay for a few days?" To meetJanuary 4 The Baker County Cancer Support Group will hold its next meeting on January 4 at the Bak- er County Health Department. It begins at 7:00 pm. The group assists cancer pa- tients and their caregivers. For more information, telephone Mag McGauley at 259-3476. Complaint alleges sideswiped on CR A sworn complaint was filed mother's house the evening of December 30 al- Ave. Mr. Martin leging that Daniel Taylor, 24, of cense number or Macclenny sideswiped and dam- Early the nex aged another vehicle after swerv- uty Bennett ai ing across the center line of CR Rhoden, 47, of 23B north of town. driving erratic Brandon Martin, 29, also of St. south of US Macclenny, filed the complaint the driver's licer after he chased down Mr. Tay- pended eight tin lor, with whom he is acquainted. The officer s Mr. Taylor drove off after a brief Mr. Rhoden's discussion on east Ohio Ave. and south to Minnes was not immediately located. ed it crossed the Deputy Garrett Bennett said he times. then sought an arrest warrant for Deputy Trace causing the accident and leaving a similar arrest the scene. ning of Decemi Mr. Martin, accompanied by learned the dri wife Tracey, also 29, told police Jason Smith, 24 the accused's 1995 Pontiac near- was suspended f ly struck their 2005 Chevrolet She pulled M SUV head-on just after 8:00 and ter she saw his they followed him after the mir- on Ohio St. abo ror on Mr. Taylor's car scraped ticketed him fe the side of theirs. ing. During their brief conversa- tion on Ohio. Nr. Ta\ lor denied Press Ad involIement and drove off sa\- Dea ing he had to get to his grand- Monday C C ondy he 23B on Minnesota I also got the li- i the Pontiac. t morning, Dep- rrested Wendell Macclenny for lly on Lowder 90, and learned nse has been sus- nes. ;aid he followed 1996 Mitsubishi ota Ave. and not- center line three ey Bennett made ; early the eve- ber 29 when she very's license of 14, of Macclenny five times., 4r. Smith over af- vehicle speeding. ut 6:30, and also or careless driv- Ivertising line 5:00 PM RICH LAURAMORE CONSTRUCTION, INC. Custom Homes Additions Remodels 259-4893 ** 904-403-4781 cell. 5960 Lauramore Rd., Macclenny, FL 32063 RR License No. 282811470 Woodlawn Kennels Qd/li' t Professonal Care GROOMING 259-4757 BOARDING Private Spacious Indoor/Outdoor Runs Complete Bath, De-flea & Groom ....... $2 Bath, De-flea & Nails Clip ............ $1 - Boarding (per actual day). ...... . ... .. . 20-$25 10-$15 $5-$7 The power to control diabetes is in your hands. We'll show you how to take control and live well with diabetes. Diabetes self-management classes will be held at the Baker County Health Department on Thursday from January 11 through February 1 from 5:00 7:00 pm. Topics will include diet, cooking demonstrations, what to do about high and low blood sugar, medications, exercise, foot, skin and dental care and more! Classes are free and product samples, door prizes, childcare and a cholesterol and blood sugar test are provided. I1 orkingT Toward i cllne'ss To register, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF' To register, OF . please T ALT I call H A 259-6291, ext. 2246 Baker County Health department 480 West Lowder Street Macclenny, FL 32063 www.bakercoLintyhlealth.org I i-I- 'II- - Lewd act on child alleged \ - I-~ IE~9 ---4a~:~.~sRar~Rn~~nrrada~~ School board updates policies on January 2 to comply with changes in Florida statutes BY KELLEY LANNIGAN Press Staff New policies as well as nu- merous minor revisions to exist- ing Baker County School Board policies were approved at the board's January 2 meeting. The recent state-legislated changes have resulted in six new policies for the Baker County district in the areas of physical education, psychotropic medica- tions, information access, whis- tle blower protection, anti-fraud and hospitality funds. Highlights of the new poli- cies in brief are: Physical education: the dis- trict will integrate physical ed- ucation as an integral part of a wellness program, consistent with the standards of the Na- tional Association for Sport and Physical Education and the Sun- shine State Standards. The pro- gram goes from preK through grade 12, with activities appro- priate to grade level and of suffi- cient intensity to enhance health benefits. Psychotropic medication: The district will not deny a stu- dent access to programs or ser- vices because of parental refusal to place that student on psycho- tropic (mood-altering) medic'a- tion. Teachers, administrators, other district employees cannot require, compel or attempt to compel a parent to administer psychotropic medication to his or her child. Information access: paren- tal access regarding information and administration of physical examinations will be incorpo- rated into the board approved Student Services Plan. Parents will be notified annually at the beginning the year of the rules and procedures relating to this policy. Whistle blower policy: this is supposed to protect dis- trict employees and other per- sons who report violations or suspected violations of feder- al, state or local laws, includ- ing acts of malfeasance, mis- feasance, gross waste of funds or neglect of duty. Provisions of the policy shall not be applica- ble when an employee or inde- pendent contractor discloses in- formation known to be false. Anti-fraud: fraud, suspected or observed, or the concealment of fraud will not be tolerated and applies to district employees, outside support organizations, vendors, contractors, volunteers and outside agencies. Fraud in- cludes knowingly misrepresent- ing the truth or concealment of a material fact to personally ben- efit or induce another to act to his/her detriment. Hospitality funds: the super- intendent may authorize expen- ditures for purposes of promo- tion, public relations activities and hospitality for business guests as deemed appropriately beneficial to the school district. Conditions and restrictions of expenditures will apply. The revised policy now des- ignates in all appropriate in- stances either "legal parent" or "legal. guardian." The specific definition for both terms was not readily available at the time of this report, but according to Assistant Superintendant Glen McKendree, the definitions have been mandated by Florida state statute. In other items, the board ap- proved a bid by Murray's Con- tract Hardware in Jacksonville for replacement cylinders and locks. The contract will cover a turn-key system for replacement cylinders, locks and required in- stallation for school and other buildings, excluding the PreK- Center and Macclenny Elemen- tary School. The project is funded by dis- trict insurance and is estimated at $60,000. THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday January 4, 2007 Page 5 Beef OBradyifamily atmospherefits well with bar-grillmotif- andgreatReubens!! BY BOB GERARD I absolutely love the Rueben equally good. They used cod, a Entertainment Editor sandwich, but you don't find fish with a very light taste. The As big a sports fan as I am,I'm them very often. If you haven't breading was good and the fries not someone who goes to sports had a Rueben, it's corned beef excellent. I admit to pilfering a bars. But my son's oband Soap- sliced with sauerkraut and Thou- few from her plate. box Havoc, was playing over on sand Island dressing on rye We sat around and watched Beach Boulevard, so Kelley and bread. Yum. the game and munched on our I stopped in at Beef O'Brady's Kelley got one of her favor- food. All in all, it was a nice din- to get something to eat before ites, fish and chips the British ing experience and someplace the show. I was very pleasantly staple. In Britain, where abso- that I will want to visit again te shpris s lutely everyone eats fish and when I'm in the area. BeefO'Brady's is one of chips, the breaded fish and fries Beef O'Brady's is one of are served with green peas. Here those places that hover between are served wth peas. Here AL-ANON a bar and a restaurant. I suppose in the US, the peas are usually it fits that old phrase "bar and substituted by cole slaw. grill." It's a family atmosphere, My Rueben was very good. ME INGS however, and though there were The corned beef was lean. Lots a lot of sports fans watching the of times you get corned beef that Every Monday at Green Bay Packers and the Min- is vey fatty, but not this time. 8:00 p nesota Vikings on the dozen tele- The sauerkraut was mild and vision screens, there were also a didn't overrun the taste of the Macclenny Church ofChrist lot of kids eating with their par- separate elements. It was a big, 5th and Minnesota cents. For their benefit, one of the fat, delicious sandwich. Open to all friends and screens was playing the cartoon Kelley's fish and chips were family members ofalcoholics. TrI Ar-f ice Age. Beef O'Brady's isn't a dark restaurant. Though it's not brightly lit, it's easy to see. It has sports memorabilia on the walls to complement the television programming. I liked the menu. There are plenty of stick-to-your-ribs burg- ers as well as salads for the diet conscious. However, I immedi- ately noticed my favorite sand- wich and ordered the Rueben. Table Linens & Chair Covers S' Column Sets & Candelabras Tables & Chairs SFloralArrangements S Chocolate Fountain S Much More a259-5ll39uWion 5.7-m20 . 259-83f9?of 371-6620 heft possession charges A St. George, Ga. man and his girlfriend were arrested the eve- ning of December 27 for theft of a pickup truck from a Jack- sonville man, and likely theft of a pressure washer and two guns from unknown sources. Sgt. Thomas Dyal of the sheriff's department said he con- fronted Joseph Crews, 22, and Jessica Egido, 22, of Jacksonville as they walked along CR 139B near Klein Road west of Glen St. Mary about 9:17. Police received a report the two were attempting to flag down traffic. Sgt. Dyal said Mr. Crews pro- duced a .22 rifle he attempted to conceal behind his back when the officer approached, and Ms. Egido was holding a pillow slip containing ammunition. The Chevrolet truck was lo- cated about the same time by Deputy Darrin Whitaker a mile north of where the suspects were being questioned, and Ms. Egido had a set of keys belonging to it. The truck, parked on Claude Harvey Road, had a $300 pres- sure washer in the bed and a .22 revolver in a door compartment. Sgt. Dyal's report notes shoe prints near the truck matched those of both suspects, and the owner of the truck told police the pressure washer and guns were not his. In subsequent interviews at county jail, both suspects admit- ted stealing the vehicle, and Mr. Crews, who has a prior burglary conviction, also admitted steal- ing the pressure washer. He re- fused further comment, accord- ing to the officer, saying "it's our job to figure out where it was stolen from." Ms. Egido likewise refused comment on the other property. Mr. Crews admitted both he and the girlfriend were addicted to crack cocaine and had been riding around in the truck all day. Both were booked for grand theft, loitering and Mr. Crews for carrying a concealed weapon. 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. Macclenny Mart , Union $1.39 pk $11.99 ctn 305s $1.49 pk $12.99 ctn Pall Mall $16.99 ctn Marlboro Medium $2.99 pk $23.99 ctn Milk Longhorn Timberwolf all flavors $2.99 gal. 99 BUY GET_1_FREE ------ -- -------- At the corner of US 90 & SR 121 Sunday 7 am 9 pm Mon.-Sat. 6 am 10 pm I- - American Enterprise Bank Contact Jamey Hodges for all your lending needs Loan Production Office 692 W. Macclenny Ave. Macclenny, Florida 259-6003 LENDER INI 444, i C- V.r 'p Ci 'U-? ft up to o off 4. / "f' I*- / % II " ', Regular Merchandise 2590FF 110 S. 5th Street 259-4140 AlojdayI-Fritiff l9-5 * Including small tree, holiday linens, figurines and more!! Southern ..* '- Charm 9 I g ft b Q I I. Q N I I i e^ ft Il ,Ilr *' * p" I a I rrr-r r -I - w I a I '' r --- ' THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday January 4, 2007 Page 6 Mary Porterfield, m was retired teacher m "" Lovie Burnsed, 75, dies December 28 Lovie C. Burnsed, 75, of Macclenny died December 28, 2006. She was born in Baxter on November 20, 1931 to the late Jim W. and Thelma Wilson Crews. She has been a resident of Baker County since moving here in 1971 from Jacksonville. Ms. Burnsed enjoyed yard work and cleaning. She is predeceased by her husband Ralph F. Burnsed; son Chris Burnsed and brothers J.T., Tholie and Rean Crews; adoptive mother and father Luedean and Willie Reynolds. Survivors include daughter Debbie Fish of Macclenny; brothers Freddie Reynolds of Moniac, Ga. and Eugene Reynolds of Jacksonville; sisters Lula Mae Payne, Geraldine Highsmith, Elsie Crews, all of Macclenny and Delsie Hen- dricks; grandchildren Brandon Fish and-Kristen Douglas; great- grandchild Jeremiah Douglas. The funeral service was held Sunday,-December 31 in the Ferreira Funeral Services chapel with Pastor Eddie Griffis officiating. Interment followed at Moniac Cemetery. Clarence Drury, was avid sportsman Clarence Delworth Drury, 76, of St. George, Ga. died December 31, 2006 at his residence. Mr. Drury was born on April 24, 1930inBruns- .' wick, Ga. He has lived in St. George since 1970. : '- .4_- He attended - Glen Prim- itive Bapist ' Church and Sas the son of the late Dewey Mr Drumy Madison and Alice Head Drury. He was an avid sports fan, especially football and NASCAR racing. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Dorothy "Dot" Drury of St. George; children Jimmy Lee (Lee) Drury of Valdosta, Ga., Janice Leigh Drury of Jacksonville and Calvin Derand (Angie) Drury of Macclenny; sister Trudy (Don) Tillis of Atlanta, Ga; grandchildren Chase and Lindsay Drury. The funeral service was held Wednesday, January 3 at Camp Creek Missionary Baptist Church inClinch County, Ga. with Pastor Ted Crews officiating. Interment in Camp Creek Cemetery. The arrangements were under the direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services. St Peters Anglican Fellowship Minnesota Ave. Macclenny, Fla. 259-6256 Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Service 10:00 amj uaries Junior Gidcomb, enjoyed gardening Junior J. Gidcomb, 67, of Maxville died Thursday, December 28, 2006. Junior was born in Owensboro, Ky. on December 22, 1939 to the late James L. and Nellie Irene Parks Gidcomb. Mr. Gidcomb moved to Maxville in 1975 from Jacksonville. He was a member of Long Branch Baptist Church. Junior enjoyed gardening and working on bikes and lawnmowers. He was predeceased by his brother Thomas Gidcomb. Survivors include sisters Lisa (Ray) Cruce and Sandra (Charles) Jones; aunt Elsie Mae Nanney; nieces Donette (Jr.) Rafuse, Rita (Joey) Padgett, Cindy (Matt) Smith, Joy (Vernon) Peterson, Nicole Gidcomb and Yvonne (Buster) Richardson; nephews Tommy (Diane) Gidcomb and Roger Cruce; numerous cousins. The graveside service was held Friday, December 29 at Long Branch Cemetery with PastorFreddie Griffis officiating. The arrangements were under the direction of Ferreira Funeral Services. 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 SWednesday Worship: 6:15 pm SJohn L. Hay, Jr., Pastor Mary Helen Porterfield, 92, of Macclenny died Friday, December 29, 2006. She was a native of West Virginia and was Clara Maude '' born on July 17, 1914. Mary Helen was the daughter of the late John V. Smith and S h o c k Smith. She graduated f r o m Ms. Porterfield Glenville State College, Glenville, W. Va., in 1940. Mrs. Porterfield was a teacher in West Virginia for 18 years and taught at Macclenny Elementary for 17 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Macclenny since 1957, a member of Macclenny Woman's Club, The Garden Club, the Retired Teachers Association, Alpha Delta Kappa and .an honorary teachers' society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell M. Porterfield and grandson Mikell John Porterfield. Survivors include sons John M. (Phyllis) Porterfield of Jane Lew, W. Va. and Robert S. (Barbara) Porterfield Sr. of Glen St. Mary; grandchildren Russell Scott Porterfield, Stephanie Porterfield, Robert Porterfield Jr., Amy Beth Campbell and Jennifer Kemp; great- grandchildren Haley and Kendra Porterfield, Payton Campell, Logan and Erianna Kemp. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 2 at her church with Dr. Edsel Bone officiating. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, to the Baker County Education Foundation, 392 South Blvd. East Macclenny, Fla 32063. The arrangements were under the direction of Ferreira Funeral Services. Advertsing.eadl*n' Monday5:00 p S CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP TEMPLE Senior Pastor Independent Pentecostal Church David Thomas 2594940 Seventh St. & Ohio Ave., Macclenny Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Night Service Radio WJXR 92.1 Sunday Youth Programs Sunday School 10:00 am Common Ground Sunday 11:00 am Common Ground Wed. (Teens) 7:00 pm God Kids Sunday 11:00 am God Kids Wednesday 7:00 pm www.christianfellowshiptemple.com Entertainment furniture to show off your new TV you got for Christmas! AFFINITY Curved with sliding door AMBROSIA Plasma TV Console & Media Storage 239 Jones Rd., Jacksonville 904-781-1079 Mon, Wed Sat 10 am 5:30 pm. Sun. 1 5:30 pm CLOSED TUESDAY www.circlekfurniturejax.com 10:00 11:00 6:00 7:00 9:15 Irene Ray, loved to paint and decorate Irene Katherine Ray, 70, of Taylor died peacefully surrounded by family December 30, 2006 following an extended illness. She waspreceded in death by her beloved husband of 37 years, Thomas Oden Ray of Blackshear, Ga. and parents Elek and Gloria - Grantz of Ms.Ray Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Ray was born on March 21, 1936 in Chicago. She and her family moved to Baker County from Duval County in 1972. Mrs. Ray enjoyed cooking, interior decorating and most of all painting, filling her children's homes with lovely "masterpieces." Her sense of humor will be remembered by everyone and will be sadly missed by all. Survivors include sons Steven (Robin), Jeffrey (Elaine) and David (Priscilla) Ray; daughters Bonnie (Chris) Payne and Tina Murray; sister Gloria Sherman of Selma, Oregon; grandchildren Mandy Ray, Stefanie (Brian) Horn, Matthew Ray, Maggie Hamilton, David Ray, Jr., Thomas Ray, Megan (Michael) Collett and Dylan Murray; 1 niece and 2 nephews. The graveside service was held on January 1 with Rev. Johnny Yarbrough officiating. The arrangements were under the direction of Ferreira Funeral Services of Macclenny. Jesus: The Way, The Truth and The Life Sunday School 10:00 A.M. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 PIM. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM. Wed. Eve. Worship 7:30 P.M. Pastor Rev. Shannon Conner North 6th Street Macclenny 259-3500 First Baptist Church GLEN ST. MARY, FLORIDA "A Beacon to Sunday School 9:45 AM Baker County" Sunday Morning Wbrship 11:00 AM 1 Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 PM -. ` Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM 259-6977 Dr. Walter Bennett, Interim Sr. Pastor Perry Hays, Associate Pastor Family thankful The family of the late and One Family Serving Another great Mr. Lonnie M. Wilcox, Sr. deeply appreciates all acts of V Todd, Amber & Emma Ferreira kindness shown during the loss of our father. A special thanks 250 North Lowder St., Macclenny 259-5700 to Pastor Joe N. Ruise and the church family, especially Mr. Now offering the Provisional Design Pre-arrangement Program Tisdale & Mr. Chestnut. We would also like to thank all Grief Support Group, 1 st Tuesday of the Month, 10:00 am soloists and the Baker County Mae White, Coordinator sheriff's department.' U- Empower your Teen... Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Date: 01/18/2007 Are You With Us? Free Chicken Dinner and a $100 Wal-mart gift card giveaway along with many other prizes. Registration is free. Please call Sarah Beth at 226-7905 to reserve your free spot! Sponsored by the Baker County Health Department, theYMCA of Macclenny'and Outspok'n. Baker County of Florida's First Coast YOu'II Fitnd ,'r ,iii,,ii: .l to Get Heailty! Where: Macclenny Church of Christ in the Fellowship Hall Discover how to help your child make healthy sexual choices. Come hear about the consequences of sexually active teens and how you can talk to your teen about sex. We will cover and discuss teen dating, sexually transmitted diseases and teenage pregnancy. Working Tinward F MteL n w I .. ,.' .. I .. ."1 .. Baker County H~l Dqaafmmt 480 SWt Lwmer.Svim'. ,V,A. akri i 3R .Z: (9ao)259-6.191 woncl^'//j~i;.f I' --"yl Associate Pastor Tim Th/omas 25945757~ i TI! '7 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday January 4, 2007 Page 7 Patricia Sheffield, gospel music fan Patricia Lucille Crites Harris Sheffield, 58, of Macclenny died December 30, 2006. She was born in Orange County on May 7, 1948 to John Edward and Theresa Johnson Crites. Mrs. Sheffield was a life long resident of Baker County and a Catholic. She enjoyed gospel music and angels. She was predeceased by her husband Danny Sheffield; brothers Harold Lee Crites, Raymond Chalmer Crites and Glenn Myron Crites and sister Norma Pauline Crites. Survivors include children Sally (Mike) Williams, Truby Lee Harris, Jr., Angela Michelle Harris, Mary Angelita Norman, all of Macclenny, and Tina (Jimmy) Johns of Jacksonville; brothers John Edward Crites Jr., Ralph Arnold Crites, Charles Fredrick Crites, Larry Wayne Crites, Albert Dale Crites, Theodore James Crites, Gary Douglas Crites, Ronald Paul Crites, Daryl Dean Crites, and Walter Kenneth Crites; sisters Shirley Jean Crites Harvey, Sandra Kay Crites Sande, Jenny Lind Crites Barton, and Debra Ann Crites Copeland; former husband of 13 years, Truby Lee Harris Sr.; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 4 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services, Macclenny with Pastor Tim Cheshire officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. Maggie Shumate dies December 30th Maggie Janette Hodges- Shumate, 68, of Bryceville died Saturday, December 30, 2006 at her home. Mrs. Shumate was born July 24, 1938 in Hilliard, the daughter of the late Alex W. and Dorothy Hodges. She was also preceded in death by a daughter Kimberly Whittemore and brothers Tyrone Miller and Eddie Miller. Survivors include husband William Shumate; children Bo (Anita) Whittemore, Jeff (Vickie) Whittemore, Diane (Frankie) Nash; sisters and brother Irene (Harold) Palmer, Geneva Schutte, Ronnie Miller, Kathryn Brown and Mary Foucart; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held Wednesday, January 3 at Light House Baptist Church in Bryceville with Rev. Joey Rountree officiating. Interment followed at Verdie Cemetery in Bryceville. Arrangements under the direction of R. Vance Prestwood, L.F.D. We publish obituaries & pictures FREE! FAITH BIBLE> CHURCH A f.lt t (' d !:inC'o i'ity' ' Fivt CCIhurIhe, Rr.i:d Hui. 127 S.indrc...n, FL Sund.v School :4 a.,. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 I.m. \ecd. Niglt Biblt Srudy 7:00 p.m. Even. 4Sundai Night Seric 7:00 p.m l'idell if. I 'illiamu s -Pastor Leslie Starling, 73, dies December 29 Leslie Starling, 73, of Mac- clenny died Friday, December 29, 2006 at St. Vincent's Medical Center following a sudden illness. He was a life long resident of Baker County and the son of the late Manning Starling and Addie Davis Starling. Mr. Starling worked as a truck driver hauling timber products and was also employed with Mercury Express for many years. Survivors include son Michael Leslie (Ter) Starling of Macclenny; daughter Shirley Ann (Cecil) Wilkerson of Macclenny; former wife Mary Alice Wynne of Macclenny; sisters Pear'.Wattles and Lillie Sweetman both of Idaho; brother Esco Starling of Macclenny; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The graveside funeral service was conducted Tuesday, January 2 at Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev. Albert Starling officiating. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements. * ;?Y :2'i ..1''*I .ME' In Memory of Dwight D. Parker, Sr. 2/25/49 12/30/06 Little did we know' that the Lord was about to call your name, You were getting tired and a cure was not to be, So He cuddled you in his arms and whispered "come with me, come home." With / .o 6..' eyes and broken hearts, we all watched you slip away, Although we loved you, God loved you best. Your heart stopped beating but your smile will always be with us. God broke our family chain just to prove to us that He will only take the best. We miss you everyday of our life. In life, we loved you. In death, we do the same. When I'm sad, I can hear you say, "It's gonna be okay Marie". LOVE YOU, PHYLLIS MARIE & THE PARKER CHILDREN, 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 i 11:00 am ,c. -P!ilc SrJ. . '.' .pmn "r ,t.,, L' "~Sain F. Kitching 23-A to Lauramore Rd Sunday School Sunday Morning Worshii Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Night Praye :,- . j : V.',t" ' Contestants sought for Olusteepageant Contestants are being sought for the 2007 Olustee Festival Pageant on Saturday, February 3 at the Columbia County school administrative complex. Boys and girls ages.2-4, 5-6 and girls ages 7-9 will compete at 2:00 pm. Ages' 10-12, 13-15 and 16-20 will compete at 6:00 pm. Pageant awards include edu- cational scholarships, savings bonds, trophies, crowns and banners. The first place winners l / : will ride in the Olustee Festival parade on February 18th. The I. ..*. :pageant is open to girls ages 2- A- -, fi 20 who reside or attend school '' in Baker, Columbia, Hamilton, :R ".1 "::' - .-, ; *- B g, Maria Gildea, sister of Catherine Reynolds, who donated the funds to build Rewis Chapel, addresses family and friends at the from the Emily Taber Library December 16 dedication ceremony. P1oo BY KELLEY LANNIGAN in Macdenny or by Contacting *1 Elaine Owens at 386-752-3430. Reative ophilantropistassists in the Deadline for entries is Tuesday, January 23rd. dedication of Rewis Chapel last month A *s BY KELLEY LANNIGAN weddings to help support the landscaping the courtyard which Press Staff operation of the park. will soon contain garden bench- DINKINS INEL ' In November of 2005,nation- Inspiration for the chapel's es and more flowering shrubs ONGCIEGCTI(ONAL ally known philanthropist Cath- design came from a visit to a such as cammelias.' I erine Reynolds, who resides in Catholic church in Atlanta, Ga. Ms. Brescia says that when E OD Cin RCi Washington, D.C. and whose Ms. Brescia was impressed she visits the chapel or works f I' el 01 -',1,,R Rewis family ancestors go back by the church's large window in the courtyard flowerbeds, she iidl' 1 t "'111) i ''ln six generations in Baker County, behind the pulpit with a view of gets a very warm feeling. "I be- '1'Jil .'mmV 'MIrLi I 1.1 K' ,m donated $50,000 to build a cha- a large outdoor cross and beauti- lieve this chapel was just meant ,r', ,%h1 s.,i, ,- 7 W5 pm pel on the grounds of Heritage ful courtyard, and set out to du- to be," she says, smiling. Where Everyone is Somebody and Park in Macclenny. plicate it on a smaller scale. When local singer Gail esus is the Leader One year later, during a spe- She worked with many rela- Moore, who performed with rt:\ 'r V.Iy t I_ .'t cial ceremony, Maria Gildea, tives to bring the chapel to frui- musicians Rhonda Cannon and Pastor Rev. Ernie Teredl Ms. Reynolds' sister, traveled tion, collaborating first with her Boddy Hicks at the dedication, from the capital to officially nephew James Bennett of Mac- first entered the Rewis Chapel ,- dedicate The Rewis Chapel in a clenny, an engineer, to draw up she turned to Ms. Brescia and : '.. tc ceremony held December 16. and finalize the blueprints. Mr. stated, "Ms. Brescia, the Lord Ms. Gildea addressed ap- Bennett is also designing and surely lives here. I can feel it!" First Baptist Church proximately 65 people at the building the altar and unity can- f dedication. dle base. They will be made, in of Sanderson. "This chapel is just one ex- part, of marble donated by Mr. 10 CR 229 S., Sanderson FL ample of why it's important Bennett's sister, Susie Iverson. Cornecoo adisn & toddard to be a good steward and give Construction of the cha- Sunday School .......10:00 am back some of our family's many pel was undertaken by Bob- Pat dSun. Morning Worship 11:00 am blessings to the community," by Brown, a licensed builder, o ea:,2 Sun. Evening Worship .6:00 pm she said. "It also represents our who is married to Ms. Brescia's Wed. Eve. Bible Study.. 7:00 pm family's strong faith in God." niece. The masonry work need- AWANA Wed. Night.. 7:00 pm Ms. Reynolds mother, June ed for the brick walkway was a Pastor Bob Christmas Brescia, who grew up in Mac- gift from.Ms. Gildea. www.firstbaptistchurcofsanderson.com clenny and currently resides Cousin'Pam Lyons donated www.firstbaptistchurchofsanderson.com here, has overseen the planning, the chapel's Bible and book- design and construction of the stand and another cousin, Wayne Come and magnify the Lord and worship with us chapel on a daily basis over the Combs, outfitted the chapel's Glen Fr iendship Tabernacle last year. windows with wooden blinds. According to Ms. Brescia, Ms. Brescia's brother Ben- Clinton Ave. Glen St. Mary when her daughter Catherine nie Joe Bennett, who owns Ben- WJXR Radio Service Sunday. .... 8:30 am was approached by Heritage nett's Feed Store in Macclenny, Morning Worship Service...... 10:30 am Park about granting the dona- constructed an 11-foot cross and Children's Church ............ 11:30 am tion, the family saw it as a way placed it in the courtyard accord- ...... to accomplish several things: To ing to Ms. Brescia's wish that it Evangelistic ............ .....6:00 pm make a gift to the community, be viewed through the chapel's Bible Study (Wed.) ............. 7:30 pm establish a family monument large rear window. Rev. Albert Starling Home: 259-3982 Church: 259-6521 and create a business enterprise "Building this chapel has tru- through rental of the chapel for ly been a family affair," said Ms. . ...- -. ,~ -..-...ffi:.a.-.-.K-taBa. Brescia. Ih ,. A i 2.-60. "1 > Sanderson K Family friends also made do- .,,, Sanderson nations: Ruth Wilcox donated m U Congregational the brick for the building's foun- .' -- ',-.T .-r i Holiness Ch h nation and Jeannie Byrd contrib- U'..-/ in' Pa-ulI H uted a bell made in Pennsylvnia CR 127 N., Sanderson, FL which will be installed in the sunl m S hS I 'h:11 am ,ne Biul Study :11 m -i Sunday School 10:00 am courtyard in the near future. Sund;la \l -iini \\lr.hip, ll: 15 Thursd h l Morning Worship 11:00am For the interior, Ms. Brescia Thursdana) ith :g \rh 0 chose six alabaster glass and * Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm chose six alabaster glass and 1' 1 two crystal chandeliers. She se- ',r., i i liW ,,lI Wed. Evening Prayer Serv. 7:30 pm elected complimentary uphol- "I Loring t.(hurch r illh ,Groiring vision of Excellence" SPastqr: Oral E. Lyons ( stered chairs and couches and ,i .,,, I ., s ,,,,, ,,, r,. .-. r chose framed prints to accent the -. . -,, ..-..-. ,..-;r,-. :,*, "rs peach colored walls and carpet. "We wanted everything about STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION the chapel and the courtyard to . & Fairgrounds Rd. be feminine and specially de- Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation is the signed to give a girl the most recipient of the Federal financial assistance from the Ru- 9:45 am beautiful setting possible for ral Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of p 11:00 am a wedding," says Ms. Brescia, Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the ... who also personally oversaw rC;,;in;,,-~ot Ar nlefIA .n-, nnrlto Qartinn 5A nfthe DP l. I iiC 111 Ri ht A ut 196 dUt d. S il~1t t ion~ 504.LIJ1 ofJ Jth Rei ft s 6:uu pm r Meeting 7:00 pm Pastor J. C. Lauramore Welcomes All SGuerry Funeral Home Is your favorite funeral director a salesman or a caregiver? Caregivers are not concerned with selling expensive caskets and expensive burial vaults. Caregivers make suggestions to keep funeral costs reasonable. Guerry Funeral Home's reputation was built on caring for your family. 420 E. ,\1. kc Ave. (U.S. 90 East) 259-2211 2659 S.W. Main Blvd. (U.S. 41 South) Lake City (386) 752-2414 Bill Guerry and Bryan Guerry, Funeral DirP., f, I Larry Williams, Office Administrator Mt. Zion N.C. Methodist Church 121 North t 25 -4401 MIacclenni, FL Pastor Tim, C, eshire Sunday Shool0 9.45 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 6 00 pm Wednesday Prayer Service 7-00 pni Jesus answered, Verily verily I say unto thee. e-cept a man be born ot water and of the Spirit. he cannot enter into the king- donm ol God." John 3 5 l1V11 I\IILt /AcLt 1 7co .L as CUalmIenI eC.LV-I J'v-lr ,A LlC ,J- habilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture which provide that no person in the United States on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability shall be excluded from participation in, admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any of this organization's programs or activities. The person responsible for coordinating this organization's nondiscrimination compliance efforts is John Middleton, General Manager. Any individual, or specific class of indi- viduals, who feels that the organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/or file a written complaint with this organization; or the Administrator, Rural Utilities Service, Stop 1510, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC, 20250-1510; or the Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410; or call (202) 720- 5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible. THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday January 4, 2007 Page 8 A Night at the Museum' the perfect fantasy OCida Gray-Ortega to wed this August Cynthia Ortega of Jackson- ville and David Gray of Mac- clenny are proud to announce their engagement. Cynthia is the daughter of Marlene Smith arid Josu6 Ortega of Jacksonville. David is the son of Oscar and Susie Gray of Mac- clenny. An August wedding is planned. Mrs. and Mr. Chase Burnett-Chase married Eleanor Anne Burnett and Jeremy Chase are pleased to an- nounce their marriage December 22,2006. The bride, daughter of Earl and Paula Burnett of Macclenny, graduated from Baker County High School and the University of North Florida. She will begin a master's in social work at Flor- ida State University in January. She is employed by Northeast Florida State Hospital as a social worker. The groom, son of Tim and Kathy Chase of Sioux Falls, SD, graduated from Lincoln High School and attended the Univer- sity of Utah. He is currently em- ployed by Starbucks. The couple will reside in Glen St. Mary. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Carlton Smith wed Mr. and Mrs. Mike Carlton of Macclenny and Mr. and Mrs. Johnie Smith of Pulaski, Tenn. announce the marriage of their children, Amanda Carlton and Andy Smith on December 16, 2006. After their honeymoon cruise to the Caribbean, the couple will reside in Jacksonville. Hunter Wayne Brown Son born December 11 Gary and Susan Brown of Glen St. Mary are happy to an- nounce the birth of their son Hunter Wayne Brown. He was born December 11, 2006 at St. Vincent's Hospital. Hunter weighed 7 pounds,13 ounces and was 203/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Timothy and Barbara Barren of Jacksonville. Paternal grandpar- ents are Glenn and Marie Brown, of Glen St. Mary. CANCER? Don't go it alone The Baker County Cancer Support Group First Thursday of month 7:00 pm Baker County Health Department fill Dirt Top Soil 'Septic Tank Sand IREP INC. S(904) 289-7000 epen 8:00 am ~ 4:30 pm BIBLE PROPHECY CONFERENCE WITH DR. GENE WILLIAMS AT RA1FORD ROAD CHURCH JANUARY 14-17 SUNDAY AT 6:30 PM MONDAY WEDNESDAY 7:00 PM COME JOIN US FOR A BLESSING FROM GOD'S WORD. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 259-6015. RA1FORD ROAD CHURCH HWY. 121 SOUTH and mix of BY BOB GERARD Entertainment Editor If you're a kid, a teen, or an adult you'll enjoy Night at the Museum. It is fun, clever, full of terrific special effects and witty writing. In short, it's got an awful lot to recommend it. Night at the Museum is one of the most appealing kid mov- ies in quite a while. I call it a kid movie, but trust me, it is a film all ages can watch and enjoy. With a PG rating, it is appropriate for most ages, with just some mildly intense action to keep away the youngest kids. It's a very clever story. Ben Stiller plays Larry Daley, a di- vorced dad who just can't seem to keep a job. His ex-wife tells him that unless he gets steady employment he will lose visita- tion rights with his son, Nick (Jake Cherry). He goes to a employment company run by Stiller's real- life Mom, Anne Meara. It's a fun scene, particularly if you know he's playing opposite his mother. She sends him to the only job available, a night security guard at the Natural History Museum. The museum is losing money and its director (Ricky Gervais) is cutting back on staff. The three current guards, played by old fa- vorites Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney and Bill Cobbs, wel- come him and give him a list of "rules" he should follow. After that he's on his own. 'You've undoubtedly seen the trailers, so I'm not giving any- thing away. Everything in the museum comes alive at night. School Menu for the week of January 8-12 BREAKFAST MONDAY: Breakfast pizza, fruit juice and milk. TUESDAY: Sausage Biscuit, fruit juice and milk. WEDNESDAY: Cereal w/whole wheat toast, fruit juice and milk. THURSDAY: Breakfast hot pocket, fruit juice and milk. FRIDAY: French toast sticks, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH Cold lunch plate or chef salad with wheat roll or crackers, and dessert (when offered) OR MONDAY: Shepherd's Pie w/home- made wheat roll or Turkey ham and cheese on bun, whipped potatoes, green peas, chilled fruit choice and milk. TUESDAY: Oven baked chicken or beef nuggets, both served with steamed rice, tossed salad, steamed cabbage, chilled fruit choice, slice of cornbread and milk. WEDNESDAY: Italian style hot pocket or chicken and rice casserole w/homemade wheat roll, seasoned pole beans, sliced carrots and celery w/reduced fat ranch dressing, chilled fresh fruit and milk. THURSDAY: BBQ ribbette on bun or lasagna w/slice of homemade Italian bread, garden toss salad, golden corn, cinnamon applie slices, slice of home- made cake and milk. FRIDAY: Beef vegetable soup or glazedham slice, both served with maca- roni and cheese, turnip greens, potato rounds, chilled fruit choice, homemade wheat roll and milk. 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" characters and computer genius All the exhibits burst into life to give it just one more try. ably buy it when it comes out on and Larry has to find a way to Things go better the second DVD. This is one I'd like to see keep them from running wild and night, but the trio has ulterior over and over. leaving the museum. The "rules" motives I won't mention because I give Night at the Museum 3 now start to make sense, and the it's instrumental to the plot, out of four stars. most important is that absolutely Things are going to go south for nothing can leave the museum or Larry it's a movie, after all. Appreciates help it turns to dust at sunrise. There are a couple of love in- lr - What follows is chaos on his terests, of course. Larry is inter- with loss f house first night at the museum. He is ested in a graduate student who Our heartfelt thanks to all of chased around by a Tyrannosau- acts as a docent (tour guide). Re- Baker County for the outpour- rus Rex skeleton who just wants becca (Carla Gugino) is writing airing of goodwill following thepour- to play fetch with one of his own becca (Carla Gugino) is writing ing of goodwill following the ribs her dissertation about Sacajawea fire that destroyed our home in Dioramas full of 4" tall Ma- (Mizuo Peck), the Indian guide Glen St. Mary on Christmas Eve yan warriors, Roman Centurians for Lewis and Clark. Teddy afternoon. We lost everything in and cowboys and pioneers try to Roosevelt is taken with Sacaja- that fire, but we didn't lose our break free of their exhibit. One wea, but can't get up the nerve to faith in this community and its particularly irritating cowboy talk to her. capacity for acts of kindness. played by Owen Wilson wants The movie is predictable in a Neighbors .came together with to make war with Emperor Oc- lot of respects. Naturally, Larry gifts and presents to help us tavius (Steve Coogin). Attila the is going to do well in the end. His through the Christmas season; Hun wants to chop off Larry's son will be proud of him, he'll strangers stopped by with offers head. get the girl, etc. But it is just so of assistance, gift certificates and Larry is losing complete con- much fun getting there, money even as we stood out on trol of the museum until Teddy The special effects are amaz- the street watching the fire being Roosevelt (Robin Williams) rides ing and there isn't a wrinkle out extinguished. Out special thanks to his rescue. Teddy helps round of place. Computer graphics are to the volunteer fire departments up the exhibits and get them back so good it's hard to tell what's that did everything they could in place before sunrise. When real and what isn't. to salvage our home and stayed the sun breaks through the win- The acting is just as good. around to comfort us when their dow, all the exhibits are frozen in Stiller is believable as the bum- work was done. Thanks also to place. bling loser. Robin Williams plays the sheriff's department for its Sibling loser. Robin Williams plays Larry hunts down the three closer to the vest than usual and assistance. There are so many in- guards and turns in his keys. Owen Wilson is funn as usual. dividuals we would like to thank gu a Owen Wilson is funny as usual., publicly, but surely we'd leave They tell him there is a cursed But it's Van Dyke, Rooney and publicly, ut surely we'd leave tablet guarding the tomb of bRney d someone out and we'd not want Egyptian Pharaoh Ahnkmenrah Cobbs who steal every scene, to do that. So, suffice it to say (Rami Malek) that brings the ex- Rooney, whose character would God bless you all. You've shown hibits to life. They convince him like nothing better than to beat how a caring community should up somebody anybody, is respond in a time of loss. fabulous. He hasn't lost a step. Sl Speaking of not losing a step, ROBIN AND STANLEY GREEN JflOOK don't leave until the credits have AND FAMILY Activities ended, or you'll miss Van Dyke, an old hoofer, showing that he Press Advertising JANUARY 8: can still dance at age 81. Deadline BCHS: 1st fastpitch practice. Band Despite being predictable, I parent meeting in bandroom 7:00 pm. loved this movie and will prob- Mlonday 5:00 PRM BCMS: Girls' softball tryout week. JANUARY 9: BCHS: Boys Basketball @ Hilliard 6:00 & 7:30 pm. Girls' Basketball vs. Sante Fe (H). WES: Family reading night 4:00- 8:00 pm. PK/K: School Advisory Coun- cil mtg. 6:15pm. Kindergarten acceler- ated reader night 6:30 pm. Horse and buggy rides immediately following. JANUARY 10: KIS: School Advisory Council mtg. 8:00 am. MES: School Advisory Council mtg. 8:00 am. JANUARY 11: BCHS: Mandatory fastppitch parent mtg., Media Center, 6:00 pm. Girls' Basketball @ Suwannee. JANUARY 12: BCHS: Girls' Basketball @ West Nassau. Boys' Basketball (H), 6:00 & 7:30 pm. KIS: Winter Dance 6:00-8:00 pm. JANUARY 13: BCHS: Girls' Weightlifting Sectional Qualifier @ Columbia, 9:00 am. Wres- tling @ Ridgeview. .... Call Locally 259-2313 or I'",y^I ~Toll Free 1-888-Dan Lamb hOur showroom is conveniently located at the intersection of Hwy. 121 and U.S. 90 in downtown Macclenny "The Easiest Place in the World to Buy a Car or Truck" www.lambsautoandtruck.com E L ITE B US IN ES S M* N*Y M R0 E- At this rate, -its Sgoing to e : :a very-good year. MERCANTILE BANK We take your banking personally. 595 Soutil Sxill Stieet. Mctlencny 901 259'2245 6953 CEdt Mount VCcinon Steect. Glen St. Mdry 904-259,8660 'Annual 'Percntagec Yie'ld (APYJ is arccu tilr( as of date of pubhlictin Raltes subject to rchaflnge ftr thle atcount is opsenled. Balantces $0.00 -$4,999.00 earn 0.0011 APY. BlActlets $4.999 01-54,.''999 00 carin 901 APY Bai!nccs greater than $'24 999 e'irn 4.50 APY f'ees' mdy reduce earniis, t Transac(on lrimations apply. Minimum operrnlt d'eposi ir ; $1' 0 I1 opeI.'I rn tl-ifte B.u(I stIs Monley MAtdrket .Mcourn, BItsinrs',s (.he'tklrj ccolrunit is reioqullr Ofler qo0od only for new accounts oponcS with funds lno previouLsly on I i I I' I I THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday January 4, 2007 Page 9 Cats fade in initial game of 1st Coast Beat Stanton before trouncing by Englewood The Florida First Coast Bas- ketball Tournament didn't end exactly the way that the Wildcats would have hoped. Orange Park overcame all comers to win the annual holiday matchup in Glen St. Mary, while the host Cats finished fourth after managing only 25 points in the third place game. Orange Park ran its record to 11-1 with the tournament vic- tory over a surprising Fort White Indians team. The Raiders won the most. exciting game of the tournament with a rousing 84-83 overtime victory over the Wolf- pack of Wolfson in the semi-fi- nals on Friday'night. For the Wildcats the tour- nament started off poorly and ended the same way. Their free throw shooting abandoned them in the first round Thursday and they fell to Fort White 89-80 in overtime. It was a game the Wildcats could have, and probably should have, won. They battled back against a stubborn Indian team that ran out to an eight point lead at the end of the first period. The Wildcats weren't in any mood to lay down and die though, and they had trimmed the Fort White lead to 28-24 at intermis- sion. The Cats were quicker than the Indians, but had trouble fin- ishing their offensive plays. They clawed their way back into the game with strong second half play and tied it up at the end of the half to force the game into overtime. The mood was tense in 1I ". . the gym, and the tenseness wore off on the Wildcats, who had trouble making a field goal and even more trouble making free throws. Fort White, on the other hand, took control in the overtime pe- riod, outscoring the Cats 11-4 to seal the win. Time and again the Cats were sent to the free throw line and failed to convert. Fort White took the win and cruised into the second round, while BCHS found itself in the loser's bracket. Thorne Crowley led BCHS with 17 points and Nate Strachen had 12. Crowley was hot from beyond the three point arc, sink- ing 4 long range bombs. Kyle Kennedy added a three pointer. The Cats came back in the second round, defeating Stanton Prep 59-54 to push their way into the third place game. At first, the game looked anxiously like a re- peat of Thursday night's match- up with Fort White. Stanton came out with the hot hand and held a 23-18 lead after the first 10 minutes. But BCHS woke up in the second period and ran riot over the Blue Devils. They erased the five point defi- cit and tied the score at 28 at the halftime interval. The game was back and forth in the third period with neither team really gaining dominance over the other. The Wildcats got some key steals when they needed them, but it didn't stop the Devils from taking a two point lead going into the final period. The Devils stayed in the game by bombing from the three point line. They hit 9 three point- ers that night. But guard Kyle Kennedy was accurate from the arc as well, sinking 4 long range shots. Facing elimination from their own tournament, the Cats stepped it up a notch and out scored the Devils 17-10 to capture the win and gain a place in the consola- tion finals versus Englewood on Saturday. Paige led the way with 13 points in a balanced attack. Ken- nedy had 12 points, all on three point shots, Thorne 11, Ike Park- er 8, Strachen 7 and Tyler Thom- as 6 points. Saturday's consolation final was one the Wildcats would rath- er forget. Englewood controlled from start to finish, shocking BCHS with a 59-25 win. They dominated every aspect of the game and got 17 points from hotshot Steve Roundtree to seal the victory. Wolfson routed Hamilton County 84-48 in the fifth place game. Mike Harris of Orange Park was the MVP for the tour- nament. Harris scored 30 points in the final as the Raiders coasted to the win. Sports idowofex-Wildcat coach Mary Porter field a class act FAT LADY ROBERT GERARD I was saddened to hear of the death of Mary Helen Porterfield, wife of former BCHS basketball coach Russell Porterfield, who coached the 1966 state champi- onship basketball team at Baker High. Mrs. Porterfield was a class act, and attended the yearly reunions of the 1966 team. She was a well-loved and respected lady. Michigan lost a former All- American with the death of Pres- ident Gerald Ford. The president could have played in the NFL but turned it down to go to Yale Law School. He later coached for the Bulldogs. An avid golfer, Ford was probably the most athletic president other than Teddy Roos- evelt, and a fanatical Michigan football fan throughout his life. I have been overdosing on col- lege football all this holiday sea- son and it's not over. As I write this, I'm watching my fifth game of the day Boise State versus Oklahoma. I thought this would be a great game and it's not dis- appointing. I don't usually join football pools, but my wife and son Spen- cer did a family pool so I went along with it. I am currently 20- 5, a lot better than I usually do. I was 17-2 for the early bowls, but as the bigger and more com- petitive contests came around, I knew I'd run into some trouble. I tried not to pick with my heart, and its been up and down. Kentucky shocked me by beating Clemson.Ibet against my beloved FSU because they've played so pitifully and they turned around and spanked UCLA. Then there was Troy State putting a whup- ping on Rice. Oh well. Those are just some of the great results (well, not so great for my bowl poll). How about Texas Tech trailing by four touchdowns at the half and com- Baseball try-outs The North Florida Breeze baseball travel team, ages 11 and under, will have open try-outs on January 13, 2007. The Breeze is Lake City based. For more information, call 386-758-3987. ing back to win in overtime? It was the biggest comeback in bowl history. USC did the Gators a favor. They beat Michigan, who would have claimed a share of the na- tional title if UF beats OSU on Jan. 8. Bobby Knight made history this past week. The controver- sial Texas Tech basketball coach won his 880th game by defeat- ing New Mexico to pass North Carolina's Dean Smith as the winningest coach.in college bas- ketball. Earlier this season he passed Kentucky legend Adolf Rupp (870). I don't particularly like Knight as a person, but you can't fault what he has done. One of the first people to call and congratulate him was Smith. You'd expect that of Dean Smith. Need to look up the phone number for a classified ad and don't have the paper handy? Check it out at bakercountypress.com Top sports stories in'06 Just completed 2006 was overall a good year for Wildcat sports. Though playoffs eluded teams in the two top sports, the Cats were very competitive in other sports and rebounded from last season's disastrous football losing streak. Here are the top five stories. 1. Bobby Johns returned to his old stomping grounds to take over the head coaching reins after Carl West resigned. Johns inherited a team that went 0-10 the previous season, and after a strong showing the Wildcats finished the season with a 5-5 record. 2. The baseball team won a district championship with a tre- mendous showing. Coach John Staples' Wildcats won a very close match in the finals to seal the title. 3. It was a good year for Sta- ples. Besides the district title and a new bride, the coach led the Wildcat golf team to a regional bid and their best showing ever on the links. 4. The Wildcats finished the football season with a pair of 1000-yard rushers. Quarterback Carlos Holton and running back Luscious Lee both cracked the milestone in the last game of the season. Holton was listed as an Honorable Mention in the Times-Union's First Coast .All- Star team. 5. The cross country team landed players on the region- al team for the first time ever. Coach Charles Ruise's team had a very successful run, and the young team will only continue to improve. Luke Kennedy was the top finisher at the regionals 2007 should bring even more Wildcat heroics. Competitive Cheer & Dance * A Tumbling Dance Twirl Five-Star All ages, male Team All ages, male & female w . THE NOBLE KNIGHTS CHAMBER Call 259-2266 to register Located by Food Lion on Sixth St. NC Tyler Thomas battles for possession amid stubborn Fort White defenders. Woodlawn Kennels Quality Professional Care GROOMING 259-4757 BOARDING Private Spacious Indoor/Outdoor Runs Complete Bath, De-flea & Groom ....... $20-$25 Bath, De-flea & Nails Clip ............ $10-$15 Boarding (per actual day). .. . . . . . . . $5-$7 Well Drilling Water Softeners & Purification Septic Tanks ~ Drain Fields ~ Iron Filters 259-6934 WE'RE YOUR WATER EXPERTS Licensed in Florida &' Georgia ...Major credit cards accepted. RENTALS OR SALES Hard Wafer? Rusty Water? Smelly Water? Iron Filters and Conditioners 0 Water Treatment / SFree Water Tests- - Well & Pump Supplies Hic aiin Metal Roofing Homes and Mobile Homes Factory Certified Professional Installers SMany Styles and Colors to Choose From Manufacturer's Warranties up to a LIFETIME! State Certified Roofing Contractor CCC057887! Visit us on the web at: www.lifetimemetalroofing.com (904)779-5786 1-800-662-8897 BBB Toll Free 1 ATTORNEY David P. Dearing former Baker County Prosecutor SERIOUS INJURIES CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OFANOTHER AND CRIMINAL DEFENSE Jacksonville (904) 399-8989 Macclenny 259-1352 Toll Free (888) 211-9451 All initial consultations are absolutely fiee. T-, 4 rnin jai / .'ai.TW .. ,,, .( a.i, "i.l ..,ie i l.j ut.ny el .- .1 Ike Parker drives around Fort White defender in first game. THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday January 4, 2007 Page 10 County's 14th road fatality on Dec. 26th Baker County finished out 2006 with its 14th road death just five days before the year ended. That's up from nine in 2005. Joann Norman, 50, of Starke was not wearing a seat belt when the 1994 Mazda she was riding in on CR 229 south of Sanderson failed to negotiate a curve and ran off the pavement, striking a tree. The one-vehicle accident occurred December 26 just after 4:00. It followed by four days the death of a Salt Springs, Fla: truck driver injured in an accident north of Macclenny. Trooper James Starling said the driver of the Mazda, Rita Ann Bay, 26, also of Starke, sustained serious injuries. She also was not wearing a seat belt when her vehicle ran off the west shoulder near Will Elledge Road. A second passenger identified as Eric Charles Bay, no age listed, of Lawtey, Fla. also was seriously injured and taken to Fraser Hospital. Trooper Starling said it is not known if he was wearing a seat belt. Ms. Bay was flown to Shands Jacksonville from the scene. The trio was said to be returning from work. She believes racial ire at root ofblaze (From page 1) name of a youth who lives in the area as someone she had seen lurking around the house. She expects to re-contact the woman, who spoke with her the afternoon of the fire, and turn the name over to police. She believes the recent harassment has been the work of two younger white males. Tom Elledge of Glen, the Stanley's landlord, said they have been trotble-free tenants during the four years they have rented from him. Ms. Stanley, meanwhile, said she marveled at the outpouring of support from around the com- munity in the wake of the holi- day fire that obliterated most of the family's belongings (see ar- ticle, page 8). ?^j W AK E CITY c tN INIT "Mtll ttt STAFF ASSISTANT I Grant Funded Position Assist the Coordinator of Student Ac- tivities with clerical and budget man- agement duties. High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years clerical experi- ence and knowledge of Word & Excel. Special consideration given to appli- cants with an associate degree or certifi- cate in related area. Salary: $18,669 annually plus benefits Application Deadline: January 15, 2007 College application required. Position details and application available on the web at: www.lakecitycc.edu Inquiries: Human Resource Development Lake City Community College 149 SE College Place Lake City, FL 32025 Phone: (386) 754-4314 Fax: (386) 754-4594 E-mail: boettcherg@lakecitycc.edu LCCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools VP/ADA/EAIEO College in Education & Employment THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS 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 Ttle 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 County, Florida and being part of those lands described in Official Records Book (ORB) 195 page 64 of the Official Records of Baker Coun- ty, Florida and being more particularly described as follows: Commence at a concrete monument marking t6e SE cor- ner of Section 32, Township 2 South, Range 22 East, Baker County, Florida and thence N 01"19'02" 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 described in ORB 13 page 478 of said Official Re- cords; 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 Records as occupied and mronumented 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 originally deeded to W.W: Lott and Wife, as recorded in Deed Book 2, page 289 of said Official Records; thence S 78*36'17" W, along said South line 154.28 feet to its intersection with the East line of lands described in said ORB 195, page 64 and the Point of Beginning of the herein described lands; thence S 0059'11" E, along the East line of said ORB 195 page 64, a distance of 31.12 feet to the aforementioned 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.Lott 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 N78 36'17" E, along the line common to Lott and Knabb as per description 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, Florida, and being part of those lands described in Official Records Book (ORB) 19 page 149 of the Official Records of Baker County, Florida, and being more particu- larly 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 01"19'02" 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 described in ORB 13, page 478 of said Official Re- cords; 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 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 origi- nally deeded to W.W. Lott and Wife, as recorded in Deed Book 2, page 289 of said Official Records; thence S 78"36'17" W, along said South line, 154.28 feet to it's intersection with the East line of lands described in said ORB 195 page 64; thence S 0"59'11" E, 31.12 feet to a point on the aforementioned occupied \we \. Legal Notices and surveyed North line of Leona Knabb; thence N 83"51'44 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 publicatidn.of the notice and on or before 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 2 BY: JAMIE CREWS DEPUTY CLERK 12/21-1/11 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE NO.: 02-2006-CA-138 MERCANTILE BANK, formerly, known as CNB National Bank Plaintiff, vs. TIMOTHY P. BYRNES, et al., Defendants NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to an order or a final judgment of foreclosure entered in the above captioned action, I will sell the property situated in Baker County, Florida, described as: Lot 13, Allen Lands, according to the plat thereof as recorded in plat book 2, page 58, of the public records of Baker County, Florida at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the front door of the Baker Coun- ty Courthouse in Macclenny, Florida at 11:00 am on the 23rd day of January, 2007. That any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court on December 22, 2006. Al Fraser Clerk, Circuit Court By: Jamie Crews Deputy Clerk Sidney E. Lewis, Esquire Lewis & Bernard, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 300 W. Adams Street Jacksonville, FL 32202 Telephone: 904-355-9003 12/28-1/4 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF THE BAKER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Notice is hereby given that the proposed ordinance, whose title hereinafter appears, will be brought up for reading on Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at the meeting of the Bak- er County Board of County Commission- ers, commencing at 6:00 pm in the County Administration Building at 55 North Third Street in Macclenny, Florida. A copy of said ordinance may be inspected by any member of the public at the offices of the Baker Coun- ty Board of County Commissioners in the County Administration Building at 55 North Third Street in Macclenny, Florida. On the above mentioned date, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to this proposed ordinance. ORDINANCE NO.: 2006-51 An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Baker County, Florida for the mitigation of new development impact on the transportation system and for the appropriate distribution of the fi- nancial impact as proportionate and fair share assessments to promote transpor- tation concurrency within Baker County and providing definitions, penalites, di- rections to the codifier, severability and an effective date. By: Terence M. Brown Baker County Attorney 486 North Temple Avenue Post Office Box 40 Starke, Florida 32091 12/28-1/4 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 18850 BF Findley Circle 5 Bedroom, 3 Full Baths, 2,356 sq ft. on 2.5 acres $129,900 3.16 acres .: $39,900 Lot 9 BF Findley Circle 3 acres $39,900 NOTICE TO BID Notice is hereby given that the Baker County Board of Commissioners will receive written, sealed bids at the Baker County Administra- tion Office, located at 55 North Third Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063, until Thursday, January 18, 2007 at 3:00 pm for the follow- ing: Project Number 2006-01 Resurfacing approximately 1.33 miles County Road 123 A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 10:00 am in the Baker County Administration Build- ing at 55 North Third,Street, Macclenny, FL. 32063. Bids will not be accepted from any bidder who is not represented at the pre- bid conference. All contractors bidding this project must be pre-qualified with FDOT in Tallahassee, Florida. Contractors may ob- tain specifications and bid documents at the above mentioned address. All bids must be sealed with the project number clearly marked on the outside of the. bid packet. Any bids received after January 18, 2007 at 3:00 pm, will not be accepted. The Baker County Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 1/4 PUBLIC NOTICE Baker County will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 6:00 pm during the Baker County Commission meet- ing to seek public comment on transmittal to the Department of Community Affiairs of text amendments to the Capital Improvement Ele- ment of the Comprehensive Plan. For more information, contact Baker County Planning & Zoning Department at 904-259-3354 or at 81 N. 3rd Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. Notice to persons needing special accommo- dations and to all hearing impaired persons: In accordance with the Americans with Dis- abilities Act, persons needing a special ac- commodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding, should contact Sara Little at 904-259-3613, or at 55 N. 3rd Street, Mac- clenny, Florida 32063 no later than five (5) days prior to the date of this meeting. 12/28-1/4 America's Best Storage 305 E. Florida Avenue Macclenny, Florida 32063 America's Best Storage will conduct a public sale to the highest bidder for cash only on their premises at 305 East Florida Avenue, Macclenny, FL 32063, on Saturday, January 6, 2007, at 10:00 am on the following units: #14 Alphonso & Betty Brown, household items #15 Jerry Stafford, household items #33 Tina Shannon, household items #82 Tina Watkins, household items #19 Sabrina L. Crews, household items #104 Sharon Yarbrough, household items #8 Lee Harvey, household items #69 Joellen Outlaw, household items #7 Selena Roberts, household items #89 Tommy & Crystal Long, household items #85, #90 Katina Allen, household items #53 Cynthia St. John, household items The company reserves the right to reject any bid and withdraw any items from sale. 12/28-1/4 PRESS ADVERTISING DE .. :- -. - .-_ .. ',. . .-::, ,. Septic Taonw Sand S Fd -P irt o l gregote Jwiang Tt ue e 04- r4eo" an 57 Stone Re"e Aed Comrete Tdes No. 4 Stmote Masouij Sand time RoekR oad Rose We(PoiL t San& Krtsk Krete FdlDirt Rubble ARiek UnsutnabL MateriaL Other Seitwoes Inm leda: qunment 4atuling, Cuivrt'Pipe Instaufatiot, Driveway Stabdizatoln andt Morel Call us fort o ur nkttProjee4I! Telephone: 804-275-4880 Fox: 804-275-3822 ^ Thrift $Ohoppe 9889 S. Glen Ave. Hwy. 125, Glen St. Mary Open Monday thru Saturday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm *259-5773*ri New and used items arriving daily Baby Clothes Knick-Knacks Linens Shoes Sleepwear CDs & DVDs Pictures Toys ...and much more! Furniture Curtains Ladies Wear Men's Clothing WE NOW CARRY NEW ATVS, DIRT BIKES & TRAILERS!! Parts & Service available on all bikes we sell. * .,.. . .0 .' .... . '; Lot 28 Winchester W Lot 26 Montgomery B Lot 49 Cumberland A Lot 16 Chesapeake C S 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 -1 $242,650 $159,200 Coacsr ligrs and Irrinalion Sslrem 10 20 Aluminum Screened Porch -I:V "' i ** F;?~4., &M~ %a Rea stte & Cassi'fedyld m --F.).I .." I 1 1 T .,Fp.-T, L -, 1 7 .3 XAM 1-417j.1W (h emr e -- &Ir m -r_,;-Vet*P-I.=t-9.-1,W*7T~-~a".-;.'-r7,.-,P'%V-W.TAIK 1ll 911111-.L1....*IllnI-l I.:&- :-e rl~%S~- -.d' i alv~ J ap S Classified ads and notices must be paid in advance, and be in our office no later than 4:00 pm the Monday preceding publication, unless other- wise arranged in advance. Ads can be mailed provided they are accom- panied by payment and instructions. They should be mailed to: Classified Ads, The Baker County Press, P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. We cannot assume responsibility for accuracy of adns or notices given over the telephone. Liability for errors in all advertising will be limited to the first publication only. If after that time, the ad continues to run without notification of error by the person or agency for whom it was published, then that party assumes full 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. Buck Stove, cast iron, with blower, used as fireplace insert, New $1500, sell for $600, 259-3737 ask for Karin. 11/30tfc Chest freezer, like new, $150. 259- 5877-. 1/4c Mahogany secretary, beautiful piece, excellent condition. Southern Charm 259-4140. 12/9tfc Bed, beautiful temp-pedic memory foam mattress & boxsprings, new in plastic, with warranty, retail $950, must sell $379, can deliver. 904-858- 9350. 11/2tfc 3X24 ft., 29 gauge, metal roofing; 2x6, 44 ft., load bearing, trusses. 334- 6695. 1/4/25c 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 Washers/Dryers $150 set, will sepa- rate; refrigerator & stove 90 day war- ranty, free delivery and set up. 904 964-5266 anytime. 1/4-11p 2005 Suzuki 1500 Boulevard, under 5,000 miles, take over payments. 838- 9672. 1/4-11p King pillowtop, new with warranty, $289, can deliver. 904-391-0015. 11/2tfc Beautiful living room suite sofa and ,two wing chairs, like new; custom drapes to match, $1000 OBO. 259- 8262. 1/4p Butterfly dining table with 6 chairs, very ornate, fluted legs, rare; half round foyer console. All pieces are mahogany wood. Southern Charm. 259-4140. 2/3tfc 4 285/75R16 Pro Comp M/Ts on Mickey Thompson DC-1 wheels, only 3K miles, like new, $1000. 904-449- 3293. 1/4c Solid wood cherry sleigh bed with Dogs: all types from puppies to adults. mattress & boxsprings, retail $950, Animal Control, $50 boarding fees will sacrifice for $395, can deliver. 904- apply. 259-6786. 11/20tfc 858-9350. 11/2tfc E _ Artists! Oils, acrylics, water colors, -- canvases, drawing pads and much more! The Office Mart, 110 S. Fifth Street. 259-3737. tfc Antique breakfront buffet, breakfront china cabinet, buffet, all mahogany, can be seen at Southern Charm. 259- 4140. 12/9tfc 2004 Ford 1250 4x4 Super Duty ex- tended cab, gas, loaded with every- thing, 20" tires & rims, 62,500 miles, $20,500. 259-7574. 12/28tfc 2002 Ford Explorer LS, 84,000 miles, extended warranty, V6, automatic, CD, power steering, tilt wheel, cruise con- trol, tow package, rear air, aluminum wheels, new tires, $8900. 259-7574. 12/28tfc 1986 Dodge Ram, custom van, around 50,000 miles on V8 engine, new tires, cold air and heat, $1800. 571-0913. 1/4p 1989 F350 7.3 diesel dually, 4 door, automatic, AC, PW, PL, 57k miles, new tires, $4500 OBO. Call Lee at 259-2409 night & weekends or 813-9324 day. 1/4p. 2000 Ford Contour, $2500 OBO. Call for information, 904-226-3589. 1/4p 1998 Mercury Tracer, approximately 45,000 miles on 4 cylinder engine, au- tomatic, air & heat, new brakes & tires, $1800. 571-0913. 1/4p Gwen's Handyman Service. We do it all general repairs and maintenance, 'painting & more. 259-9128. 1/4p Do you have a junk car or truck you want hauled off or to sell? 259-7968. 4/22tfc Now accepting antique furniture on consignment. Pieces have to be in good condition. Call Karin at Southern Charm 259-4140. 2/13tfc 8 year old Quarter horse, mare, $1000; 5 year old Paint mare, $700; Pigmy goats, males only. 904-251- 4451 or 912-843-2648. 1/4-11p Pom/Chi puppies, will be ready for new home 1/8/07, so get your pick of the litter now, 1st shots and complete worming, POP, $200 each; 1 year Po- meranian, female, sable in color, $225. 259-1775. 1/4p Two female Pit Bulls, 10 weeks old, $35 each. 653-1118. 1/4p 20+ registered quarter horses. Brood- mares, Winglins, Palominos, Buck- skins, Sorrels, etc. Cowbred. Jodi @ 904-266-4339. 11/9-12/28p Lost: Missing since January 1, two 3 month old puppies, Beagle & Golden Lab Retriever, children's pets. Junction of 229 & Mudlake Road. If found, please call 275-2349. 1/4p 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 Seeking the right person to handle front office duties at an established, busy office in Macclenny. You must have above average business and organizational skills, a proven ability to deal with the public in an accurate and pleasing manner. Salary commensu- rate with experience. Send resumes to c/o Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. 11/16tfc Florida Times Union early morning route in Macclenny and Sanderson. Must have dependable transportation, cash bond and telephone. Call 1-888- 810-4524. 1/4-18c Experienced painters needed. Must have tools, benefits after 90 days. 259- 5877. 12/30tfc Pest control/lawn technician needed, opportunity to learn a trade with great career potential for hard worker, $10/ hour to train. Medical, dental, retire- ment, life, $26k plus. Must have a valid Florida driver's license. 904-726-9332. 12/28tfc A/C and duct installer, must be experi- enced. 259-8038. 12/14-1/4 Drivers and Contractors. Home through the week! Drop and Hook loads! Great pay/benefits. CDL-A, 3 years experience, browntrucking.com. 800-241-524 x 106. 1/4-11p I *I 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. YARD SALES ;.cEZ Thursday & Friday, 9:00 am-2:00 pm, Sutton Trail. 1 block before Altmans. Coach. Prada, DB, LB & Gucci ,... purses, lots of good stuff, between $40-$80. r4 GS5 . Thursday & Friday 9:00 am-2:00 pm. 121 N. on left. Big clothes, lots of new things. Thursday. Friday & Saturday 8:00 am-?. 7349 W. Madison Steet, Glen St. Mary. Saturday only. 8:00 am-noon. Azalea Drive off Miltondale, follow signs. Clothes for all household items. Too much to list. OQ ASIS Warehouse Associates STAFFING $8.50 9.00/ hr Oasis Staffing is currently recruiting for Michaels Distribution Center. We have several full time openings. Positions are available for 1st and 3rd shifts at their main center on Beaver Street. Quali- fied candidates will be able to lift 50 lbs., have a clean criminal background, and be able to pass a drug screen. If you want to benefit in this great opportunity, please walk-in to apply Monday. Friday from 9:00 am 12:00 pm at 9200 W. Beaver Street. Ask for Mary. 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 Local home care agency looking for full time/part time Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist. Contact Linda at 259-3111. 5/25tfc Pier 6 Seafood now accepting applica- tions for all positions. 259-6123. 12/28-1/25c 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. 1/4p Wellspot offers unique opportuni- ties for an.ARPN with Family Practice Certification in Macclenny and Normandy Blvd area. Wellspot treats common illnesses in retail locations. Wellspot is a nurse practitioner driven company committed to excellence. We offer excellent salary and benefits pack- age. Contact us via email at careers@ wellspot.com or phone 205-988-9577. 12/28-1/4p A Touch of Grass Lawn Service needs experienced full time lawn mainte- nance worker with valid Florida drivers license. 259-7335. 3/23tfc Full-time/part-time Paramedics. The Baker County Board of Commissioners will be accepting applications until 5:00 pm on January 5, 2007 for full- time/part-time paramedics. Must be a Florida certified paramedic with current AHA Certification Heath Care Provider and ACLS certified. Florida fire fighter I or II preferred. Additional training or certification will be a plus. Full ben- efits provided. You may pick up appli- cations at the Emergency Operations Center located at 1190 W. Macclenny Ave., Macclenny, Florida 32063. The Baker County Board of Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all applications. 12/28-1/4c Local company hiring dump truck driv- ers. Must have CDL Class B, clean driv- ing record. Must be dependable with steady work record. Please call 334- 9329 cell or 259-6172. 12/28-1/4p Travelodge now taking applications for desk clerk. Must be able to work all 3 shifts. No phone calls. Apply between 8:00 am-3:00 pm at'1651 S. 6th Street. *12/28-1/4c 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,'16r i thlprInr,, tonmake: l 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. FSBO. Southern Charmer, 4 BR, 2 BA mobile home with land, beautiful open floor plan with separate family room and stone fireplace. Bring your horses, $138,500. 259-6212 or 904-226-1856. 1/4C 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 V2 acre, rare to find in Glen St. Mary, high & dry, close to high school & ten- nis courts, mobile homes OK, $42,900. 904-219-0480. 10/12tfc 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 | arge 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. $99,900 Must Sell!!! 2 lots on US 90- in Glen- St. Mary with building. Excellent business opportunity. Has water & sewer. Currently rented at $1100/month. $305,000 3 lots in Glen St. Mary, 75x130. $55,000 each 3/2 SW and 2 story home on 1.21 a in the, mobileg mplete the house. REDUCED $99,500 Exc. commercial corner lot. East Macclenny Avenue, .92 acres. $200,000 1999 14x70 Mobile Home with chain link fenced yard. 2 BR, 2 BA with a garden tub & separate shower in master bath. Close to city. $79,900 walk to school. 1560 SF $159,900 I 1W .-- INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY- Brick home & two additional lots to build on in excellent location for convenience to 1-10 and shopping. Remodeled with new kitchen, stove & refrigerator. All 3 for $189,900 EXCELLENT BUSINESS LOCATION! 1.25 acres with 320 feet highway frontage on busy 121 North. Zoned Commercial neighborhood. $419,000 Macclenny Realty Inc. Wayne Combs, Licensed Real Estate Broker ** We can show and sell all listings! hH Anne Kitching, Realtor, 962-8064 ** Wendy Smith, Realtor, 710-0528 ** Tina Melvin, Realtor, 233-2743 cell. r 52 ouhSit tre, t.CMccen THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday January 4, 2007 Page 12 Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Macclenny home, large family room and dining room, 1875 sf, backs up to large pond and reserve, priced below appraisal, $175,000.407-252-4387. 1/4-11p 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 10% cash discount. 912-843-8118. 9/28tfc 3.80 acres with singlewide mobile home, 2 power poles, nice fish pond, lots of shade trees, building with elec- tricity, surrounded on three sides by the Osceola National Forest, in Taylor, $95,000. 259-2997. 12/28-1/4p FSBO. Copper Creek Hills, Unit III, lot for $55,000. Call 259-3343 weekdays between 9:00 am-5:00 pm. 10/26tfc New construction. 1800+ SF, 4 BR, 2V2 BA, 9 ft. ceilings, crown molding throughout, off grade foundation on 1 acre in N. Macclenny, $195,900. 904- 219-0480. 9/21tfc 10 acres off Cowpen Road, restricted to 1 home, $120,000. Call Ray at 904- 651-8085. 12/21-1/11p Bring your horses! Beautiful 2.71 acres with 1997 doublewide, fenced pond, fireplace, new carpet, pole barn, 2 sheds. Priced to sell at $105,000. 904-477-8995. 1/4-11 p 1.28 acre lot with well & septic off Woodlawn Rd., $45,000. Please call 904-813-3091. 10/12tfc FSBO. Copper Creek Hills, Unit Ill, 1 large lot, $60,000. Please call 259- 3343 weekdays between 9:00 am-5:00 pm. 10/26tfc Home located at 1016 Christy Court in Macclenny, $175,000. Call Cheryl at 860-8174. 12/21-1/4p FSBO. 1250 SF, 3 BR, 2 BA home completely remodeled, new inside & out, 1+ beautiful acres, great location, $156,000 OB00.334-4987. 1/4-11p 75x125 lot in Glen St. Mary, $29,000. Call 904-838-0035. 11/23tfc 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 efficiency heat pump. Sprinkler system, beautiful landscaping. 2 room detached garage w/12' alumi- num lean to and a fenced area. All on 1 acre which has an underground petsafe invisible fence. Wonderful neighbor- hood. Great location. Serious inquires only. $380,000. 259-4602 or 259-6546 or 219-2842. 8/24tfc Available now, 458 Canary Lane, 2 BR, 1 BA, $650/month, $650 deposit. Call.259-7892. 1/4tfc Baker County area, 2 BR, 2 BA mobile home, W/D, front & back porch, 2 car garage & storage on 11 acre coun- try living, $600/month, $600 deposit. Available January 1. Call 259-7574 or 259-2900 or 904-591-2640. 12/28tfc WHITEHEAD BROS.INC. LAKE CITY LOGISTICS NEW RAISE IN PAY Over the road drivers needed. New trucks with ThermoKing APU's, 1800 watt inverters, top of the line leather seats, walk-in condo sleepers, and new air-ride front suspension for a smoother ride than you have ever experienced. Home several nights most weeks as we have a good mixture of regional and over the road. Home most weekends. Personalized dispatching that comes from only dispatching 25 trucks locally. Earn up to 30% of revenue immediately. NO WAITING!!! New increased layover pay. Up to $100.00 per day. 2 weeks vacation. $1200.00 per year Safety Bonus. Driver of the Year bonus. Driver recruitment bonus. Medical and dental insurance. Need 2 years experience. CALL JIM OR DEBBIE LAWRENCE 904-368-0777 or 888-919-8898 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide on 5 acres, stocked fish pond and 2 car carport/ garage, no pets, $900/month, $1200 deposit. Available January 31. 259- 9066. 1/4-11p Available now. 3 BR, 2 BA single- wide, very clean, nice neighborhood, $600/month, 1st, last and $300 secu- rity deposit. 259-5877. 1/4c 3 BR, 1 BA mobile home. 259-9977. 1/4p 2 BR, 1 BA apartment in nice neigh- borhood in downtown Macclenny, no smoking or pets, 1st month, last month and security deposit required, $550/month. 904-859-3026. 1/4tfc 3 BR, 2 BA mobile home, no pets, garbage, sewer, water & mowing pro- vided, $600/month, $600 deposit. 912- 843-8118. 12/28tfc VACANT LAND- 12 acres with 1 acre cleared. Well, electric, telephone, covered carport. 5th wheel included. MLS# 320255, $158,000 LAND FOR INVESTMENT 40 acres of land for development. South of Sanderson in' Baker County. Great investment property! MLS# 329000, $600,000 53 ACRE FARM In Glen St. Mary. Set up with electric, well, septic system, fenced, 2 ponds waiting for your finishing touches. MLS# 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 ACREAGE 3.5 acres located just 35 miles from Jacksonville. Mobile homes allowed. MLS# 341513, $49,900 BEAUTIFUL LOCATION -4.75 acres in beautiful Old Nursery Plantation. Cleared & fenced, ready to build your home. MLS# 333422, $159,900 READY FOR DREAM HOME 3 acres on paved road, ready for mobile home or build to suit. MLS# 333770, $60,000 Mobile homes, 2 and 3 BR, A/C, no pets, $500-$550 plus deposit. 904- 860-4604. 3/17tfc 3 BR, 2 BA private 2 acre lot, $650/ month, $500 deposit, references required. 259-5853 or 673-8119. 1/4p 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 Commercial building on US 90, 2500 SF. 259-7923 or 259-9080. 1/4-25p Office space, US 90, Glen. 259-6735. 12/12tfc WATSLN MAKE A WISE BUY - Beautiful home & above ground pool, double fenced in rear, wood deck. MLS# 325137, $129,000 ( d ~ ,I ?I[ 1395 Chaffee Road South, Jacksonville 904.772.9800 FORMER MODEL HOME - 3BR/2BA, 1946 sq ft, upgraded cabinets in kitchen, fireplace, sunroom, security system. MLS# 317879, $225,000 NICE LOCATION 2BR/2BA, OVER 2300 SQ FT 5BR/ 1716 sq ft, fireplace, wheel 3BA doublewide on cul-de- chair accessible, screened sac, Irg kitchen with cooking patio, 2 car gar. MLS# island, fenced back yard. 319147, $171,000 MLS# 307963, $129,000 ROLLING HILLS 3BR/2BA, on cul-de-sac, security system, Irg closets, glassed patio, fenced rear, Home Svc Warranty. MLS# 339016, $185,000 HISTORIC DISTRICT 3BR/ 2BA, built in 1985, updated kitchen with new appliances and washer & dryer. MLS# 340001, $169,900 IMMACULATE 3BR/2BA home on .31 acres. Open floor plan, large backyard, screen porch, privacy fence. MLS# 333101, $215,000 CONVENIENT LOCATION 3BR/2BA, fireplace, security system, fenced rear, 2 car gar. MLS# 327027, $159,900 MOVE IN READY- 3BR/2.5BA, on cul-de-sac, great sq ft, 2 car gar, lots of amenities. MLS# 327028, $245,000 WELL MAINTAINED- 3BR/2BA, 1400 sq ft, new roof, sprinkler sys, spa, privacy fence, 2 car gar. MLS# 337685, $179,900 OVER 4 ACRES Full brick 2 story Colonial home, Irg front porch, fireplace, 2 car gar, Home Svc Warranty. MLS# 326811, 299,900 SECLUDED 3BR/2BA, on Preserve lot, 1400sq ft, fireplace, newer roof & driveway, fenced yard, 2 car gar. MLS# 300693, $278,000 ABSOLUTE GEM 3BR/1BA, totally renovated, ready for move in, fenced back yard, nice shade trees. MLS# 334825, $93,000 ~~~.' S ~ ~ L 1!& #e~'?;4~*.li IT [] PEACOCK PAINTING, INC. FILL DIRT JACK LEE Professional painting Culverts Installed CONSTRUCTION Pressure washing 259-2536 CUSTOM BUILDER Interior exterior Tim Johnson Build on your lot or ours Residential commercial 6/1tfc Your plans or ours Fully insured Locally owned MACGLEN Model home in Copper Creek 25 years experience BUILDERS, INC. 259-7359 259-5877 Design / Build 783-9039 4/6tfe 7/28tfc A&R TRUSS Engineered trusses for your new Home Barn Shed Etc. Free estimates 259-3300 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 STAN WILSON POND & LAND CLEARING 259-5065 12/28-1/18p APPLIANCE DOCTOR Air conditioners Heat pumps *Major appliances ,24 hour, 7 day emergency service! Call Vince Farnesi, Owner-Operator 259-2124 7/1 tfr 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 JAMES' MOBILE HOME SERVICE Move & set-up Mobile home pads & upgrades Honest & dependable 259-3763 or 509-7550 Licened & Insured 12/28-2/15p THE OFFICE MART Oils, acrylics, watercolors, canvases, drawing pads & much more! 110 South Fifth Street 259-3737 tfc SIDING, SOFFITS, TRIM General Repairs Dave Carpenter Licensed & Insured 259-8424 12/28-1/18c 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 CANADAY CONSTRUCTION/ CANADAY TRUCKING Complete site & underground utility contractor, Land clearing We sell dirt & slag Hourly rate available on: grader, dozer & trackhoe work Dirt starting at $85/load Mitch Canaday, Jr. 259-1242 904-219-8094 CU-G057126 3/16-3/1/07p 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 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 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 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 K G TIRE SERVICE 24 HOUR ROAD SERVICE For all your commercial tire needs New, used & recap tires Commercial & National 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 Bushheg work 904-364-8027 904-338-4746 Serving Baker & Surrounding counties 12/7-1/25p KONNIE'S KLEAR POOLS We build in-ground pools We sell and install DOUGHBOY above-ground pools Service Renovations* Cleaning Repairs Chemicals* Parts 698-E West Macclenny Ave. (next to Raynor's Pharmacy) Fall & winter hours Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am 2:00 pm 259-5222 (CPC 053903) 9/2tfc 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 NOBLITT'S HOME INSPECTIONS, INC. NHC, FHIA & NACHI Certified Serving North Florida and South Georgia 259-5342 259-5416 fax S12/7-1/25p RONNIE SAPP WELL DRILLING & SEPTIC TANKS Well drilling Water softners & iron filters Newseptic systems Drain field repairs 259-6934 We're your water experts Celebrating our 31st year in business. Credit cards gladly accepted Fully licensed & insured Florida & Georgia tfc RELIABLE RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTING, INC. Home repairs Remodeling Mark Stevens 904-509-2397 Lic#RR0067433 6/29-12/28p GOD'S BUSINESS After-hours computer repair Networking, training, graphic design and writing Call Cheryl 904-885-1237 9/16tfc Lic.#RC0067003 12/23tfc Fill Dirt Top Soil Septic Tank Sand EP INC. S4904) 289-7000 pen 8:00 am ~ 4:30 pm W-K. II;l .I ; .= -- I ~- N |