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50C DECEMBER 24. 2009 THURSDAY


Young mother


is still comatose


Since Dec. 8 accident
JOEL ADDINGTON
NEWS EDITOR
reporter@bakercountypress.com
The Glen St. Mary mother of
three who passed out while driv-
ing the evening of December 8 on
N. SR 121just south of CR 23B re-
mained in a coma at Shands Hos-
pital early this week.
Tabbatha Armstrong's family
has rallied together, taking time
off work, to care for the children
- ages 6, 5 and 2 months while
her husband James stays by her
bedside, said their father-in-law
Buddy Armstrong.
"We just hope and pray she will
open her eyes and one day get back Tabbatha Armstrong
to living some kind of normal life,"
he said the afternoon of December 22.
Ms. Armstrong, 23, was heading north on SR 121 about 5:15 when
her SUV veered over the southbound lane and into a heavily wooded
area on the west side of the highway, according to the Florida High-
way Patrol.
"When they busted the window out, she had no pulse," said Mr.
Armstrong. "They started CPR and continued it for 40 minutes be-
tween Life Flight and at the hospital. I know they had to defibrillate
her several times."
Physicians at Shands aren't sure exactly why she passed out.
"It depends on which one you ask," he said of doctors at the Univer-
sity of Florida teaching facility.
However, Mr. Armstrong has been told that one percent of new
mothers, between the birth and six months after, can suffer from a
certain type of heart arrhythmia.
"Their heart will just stop," he said. "They're thinking that's the
main culprit." Seizures have also been a problem and doctors aren't
sure what's prompting them, the father-in-law said.
Mr. Armstrong, an electrician, and his ex-wife, who works for Pub-
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Shoplifter leaves


newborn in cart


A Glen St. Mary woman ad-
monished by a county deputy
for leaving her infant child un-
attended in a shopping cart at
CVS was later arrested for shop-
lifting $424 worth of merchan-
dise from the same store.
Deputy
Brandon
Kiser said
he was
called to
the store Th
on US 90go
in Mac-
clenny
about 6:20
pm on
December k,
16 when
employee
Karin Teresa Stokes
Rowell


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and several customers noticed
a newborn child just outside
the entrance in the cart with the
merchandise. He spoke with
the child's mother, identified as
Teresa Stokes, 31, and warned
her of the criminal penalties
for leaving a child in that cir-
cumstance. Ms. Stokes insisted
she left the baby only about t1
seconds to retrieve a bag from
inside the store.
Ms. Rowell moments later
disputed that after viewing a
surveillance video that report-
edly showed the cart outside
the store for five minutes until
shortly after she and other cus-
tomers wheeled it back inside
and began looking for a guard-
ian or parent. It was then that
Ms. Stokes re-appeared.
During an ensuing conversa-
tion, Ms. Rowell said she asked
for Ms. Stokes to produce a re-
ceipt for the items in the cart.
She told Deputy Kiser the video
showed the mother wheeling
the cart outside without paying
for the merchandise. Ms. Stokes
then left the store saying she
would retrieve a receipt from
her vehicle, and she did not re-
turn.
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PHOTO BYJOELADDINGTON

Students wrap up fall with caroling
Children from the Pre-K/Kindergarten Center sang Christmas carols at the courthouse the morning of December 17, one day
before the last day of school in 2009 for all students in the district. The merriment continued after the performance when
Santa Clause joined the students and passed out candy canes, answering questions about his reindeer along the way. Pre-
K/Kindergarten Center students had been caroling at area businesses earlier in the week as well, which is part of the school's
annual holiday festivities.


Jury convicts him this time

9-time felon represents himself
A six-member jury deliberated by public defender Julie ustin Wescott
into the evening on December 17 be- Johnson. scans a document
fore convicting a Jacksonville man The jury decided prior to question-
for his role in the night burglary at this time after ing a witness on
summer. of deliberation he is
The re-trial of Justin D. Wescott, guilty of two counts
21, on multiple felony charges was of grand theft,
necessary after his initial trial in cir- burglary and felony
cuit court on October 15-16 ended criminal mischief. As
when a jury could not decide if the an habitual offender,
defendant was one of four men who Mr. Wescott could get
looted the furniture store in the early life in prison when .Judze
morning hours of July 14.
Mr. Wescott, who was caught near See page 4,
the scene after being
tracked by a prison ca- if-
nine team, contended he
drove out to Macclenny
from Jacksonville to
pick up his twin brother
Jamel, who was also ar-
rested for the crime.
The trial last week was
unique in another way in
that it was the first time
in anyone's memory that
a defendant represented
himself. In the initial tri-
al, Mr. Wescott, who has
nine prior felony convic-
tions, was represented


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DuPont

files suit

disputing

mining

sequence
JOEL ADDINGTON
NEWS EDITOR
reporter@bakercountypress.com
E.I. du Pont de Nemours
and Company, the industrial
behemoth mining in southeast-
ern Baker County, is suing the
county commission to overturn
the board's decision last month
regarding where the company
should mine next spring.
Commissioners wanted Du-
Pont to begin mining a tract
owned by the Knabb family's
LaBuena Farms Inc. near the
interstate first, instead of lands
farther south under ownership
of the Cummer Land Trust and
adjacent to DuPont's existing
operations southwest of CR
228.
DuPont's proposed mining
plan calls for beginning in the
south and moving north during
the next decade.
According to a complaint
filed in circuit court December
15, DuPont is asking Judge
Phyllis Rosier to reverse the
commission's ruling and order
the county to reconsider the
company's proposed mining
plan in a manner consistent
with the judge's eventual opin-
ion, plus pay DuPont's legal
costs.
The conflict began in Oc-
tober when the county's Land
Planning Agency [LPA] granted
DuPont permission, through a
special exception application, to
mine the more than 4000 acres
east of CR 228 and south of the
interstate through 2018.
The catch: the company must
mine north to south.
The LPA cited its desire to
free up, as soon as possible,
LaBuena's parcel next to I-to
for development, including
an interchange that might be
needed in the future.
LaBuena has a mining lease
with DuPont on the roughly
ooo1000 acres. LaBuena President
James Knabb has said that he
prefers the company extract
titanium from the land in the
near term so the tract can be
sold, presumably to Jackson-
Shaw Co., which has a contract
to buy it.
Jackson-Shaw is planning an
industrial park on the north side
of I-to and its regional partner,
Tom Jones, has said his compa-
ny intends to market the Knabb
property for residential use.
"We want them to start and
finish and get out," said Mr.
Knabb during the commission's
November 10 appeal hearing of
LPA's mandate to mine north to
south.
That night DuPont repre-
sentatives pledged to release
from its mining agreement with
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DuPont files lawsuit over mining


((From page 1
LaBuena any acreage for a poten-
tial interchange, once the need
for it becomes apparent.
Despite the compromise, the
board upheld the LPA's decision.

The arguments
The lawsuit filed by DuPont's
Jacksonville attorney Tom In-
gram includes three points of
contention.
First was that the agricul-
tural zoning of the land already
permits mining "by right" and
therefore applying for a special
exception from the LPA wasn't
required in the first place.
County planning director Ed
Preston said it isn't quite that
simple.
The filing points to an ordi-
nance adopted by the county in
June 2004 that doesn't require
a special exception for mining,
though an earlier version passed
a month before did call for one.
Mr. Preston didn't dispute
that; however, he said, "In that
same document [the June 2004


ordinance] it says any mining
has to be approved as a planned
development and that's different
from an outright use."
What constitutes "a planned
development" isn't defined in the
land development regulations,
said Mr. Preston. He assumed
a special exception application
would suffice and said DuPont
didn't question the process until
now.
Secondly, Mr. Ingram ar-
gues that while conditions can
be placed on special exception
approvals, the conditions must
address "compatibility" with
the surrounding neighborhood.
Compatibility was not discussed
during the LPA or commission
hearings, the filing states.
Furthermore, the attorney
contends the assumption of an
adverse economic impact was
not based on expert testimony.
The lawsuit also questions the
constitutionality of the county's
decision, calling it "arbitrary and
capricious," and thus in violation
of the U.S. Constitution's equal
protection clause.


What happens next?
It's possible the lawsuit could
be dropped during the next 60
days if DuPont and the county
agree on a proposed mining plan,
County Manager Joe Cone said.
Any potential settlement
would need approval from county
commissioners.
Meanwhile, the cash-strapped
board needs to be concerned
about expenses defending the
suit. Brown & Broling of Starke,
the county's legal counsel, charg-
es about $125 per hour, Mr. Cone
said.
The firm's fees for the month
of November totaled $5414, how-
ever; the county has been pursing
litigation against George Bryan
Rhoden concerning land use vio-
lations at his riverfront property
on Steel Bridge Road.
The firm's Will Sexton said
DuPont had to file the lawsuit
within 30 days of the commis-
sion's decision or it would forfeit
its right to do so.


Shoplifter leaves newborn in cart...
( DeputyJeffrey Shouse was dis- intersection, and the scene bore Ms. MHenry told Deputy Earl
patched to Ms. Stokes' residence evidence that it had been recently Lord she noticed a white male
off Remington Dr. and learned pulled up. Deputy McGauley's re- wearing a hat and camouflage
she is wanted on a 2006 warrant port notes he saw fresh soil at the shirt peering in the windows of
for failure to appear in court for base of the sign, and he arrested other vehicles when she reported
driving without a license. She Mr. Starling for possession of for work that morning.
was arrested on the warrant and stolen property. A bicycle valued at $300 and
for felony theft from CVS. The suspect could face a fur- cell phone were reported taken
The Department of Children their charge of theft of public from Gator Patrick's on US 90
and Families was notified of the property. in east Macclenny the evening
incident. Lynda McHenry reported a of December 14. Both were the
In other theft cases, David key and clothing taken from her property of Jason McRae of Mac-
Starling, 21, of Macclenny was unlocked 2006 Chevrolet parked clenny, who told police he left the
arrested early on December 18 outside Superior Cleaners on Mongoose bike outside the bar
after his pickup was stopped with South 6th in Macclenny between and the phone on a pool table.
a road sign in the truck bed be-
lieved stolen in Jacksonville.
Deputy Patrick McGauley
said he pulled over Mr. Star-
ling's 2002 Chevrolet pickup
on George Taber Blvd. in Glen
about 2:45 am after noticing the
sign protruding from the side of
the vehicle. Mr. Starling said he
retrieved it from an intersection
because one of the street names
matched his, but denied pulling
it from the ground.
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Protecting our kids


Dear Editor:
Thanks to Sheriff Joey Dobson
and our fine sheriffs department
for their diligence in trying to
keep our children safe.
Five sexual predators living
in our county may not seem like
many when compared to a larger
city like Jacksonville, but we de-
serve to know who they are and
where they live.
I encourage every parent and
grandparent to routinely check
the Internet for updates on the
sexual predators and sexual of-
fenders in our county. It is the
least we can do for our children.


Felix Torres thought that by
moving to our county his crimi-
nal record would not follow him.
Luckily, he was wrong. He has
been very malicious in continu-
ally removing the signs placed in
his yard identifying him as a sex-
ual predator. I'd say if you don't
like our rules, leave our county!
Thanks again to the sheriff
and his officers for helping keep
our children safe and our parents
informed.

Candy McGinley
Glen St. Mary


Price 'gooses'


It's getting close again
- those two or three days
after the big Christmas meal
when the lady or man of the
house needs to come up with
a creative use for the left-
over turkey carcass taking up
valuable space in the fridge.
Some people simmer the


THE BACK

PORCH
Kelley Lannigan


bones and re-


maining meat with seasonings to make a good
soup stock. Others get industrious and utilize
the leftover meat in a casserole or a sauce to
pour over noodles.
Nice ideas. I've had such victuals at friends'
houses, but in my family, with five kids and a
dad that was a bottomless pit, leftovers didn't
last more than a day or two at best, if that.
The Internet has lots of suggestions for
the left-over bird, from turkey tetrazinni and
turkey quesadillas to turkey pizza and four-
cheese turkey mac and cheese.
Folks in the south have been deep-frying
their holiday birds for some years now, but
it can be a tricky business for the novice. I've


other Bugab
One fami
this way for
peanut oil re
ed expensive
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appealed to
nostalgic pla
along with si
pudding.
They actu
often at one
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at baking on
starting at a]
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idea of buying one

S seen too many deep-frying idea if leftover goose has the versatility that
disaster videos when the turkeydoes.
boiling oil bubbled over and So, turkey it is. That sage of all things tur-
ran down into the fuel tank, key, the Butterball company has a Web site,
which ignited and sent the which features turkey blogging, turkey on
wooden patio deck up in roar Twitter, turkey on Facebook and even a tur-
of flames. key talk line.
I'd be afraid I'd set off an- If you call 1-8oo-BUTTERBALL weekdays
oo forest fire in north Florida. between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, you can find a
ly member who cooked our bird friendly expert to help you navigate your most
a few years stopped because the perplexing turkey challenges.
quired for the frying was so blast- They offer tried and true guidelines for
how to choose, thaw, stuff, cook, grill, carve,
of a Christmas goose has always marinate, store, serve and yes what to do
me greatly, I think because of its with leftover turkey. At BUTTERBALL you
ce on holiday tables of yesteryear can even sign up to get mobile turkey alerts.
uch old fashioned staples as plum I'm not sure what a turkey alert is or why
one would need to have such a thing posted
ally carry these frozen fowl fairly to one's phone, but far be it from me to make
e of the grocery stores in Mac- that judgement.
've been tempted to try my hand So, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanza,
e. But the suckers are expensive, Happy Hanukkah and if I left anyone out I'm
bout $34 and going up. Anyway, sorry.
h for one person and I have no You can call me a turkey.


What NOT to buy loved ones for Christmas


MY SIDE OF

THE MATTER
ROBERT GERARD
As I mentioned in a column a
couple of weeks ago I am abso-
lutely awful at picking that per-
fect Christmas gift. Unless a voice
speaks to me in a dream and
says, "Buy your wife a puppy,"
the chances of my wife getting
her perfect Christmas gift from
me are slim to none. If a voice
from my dreams told me to buy
my wife a puppy I'd probably be


more convinced not to eat pizza
right before bed than buy that
cocker spaniel.
On those rare occasions that
Kelley actually does get the per-
fect Christmas gift it's either
sheer dumb luck on my part or
because she ripped the page out
of a catalog, circled the item,
wrote "Buy This!" and left it on
my pillow.
However, I am an expert on
bad gifts. I know exactly what not
to buy. So, in this column I in-
tend to share with you my hints
for what not to buy your wife,
girlfriend, family members or
close friends. Associates and/or
acquaintances that you may not


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see for another year that's a
different story.
Cheese and summer sausage.
I've gotten these gift baskets and
they have invariably sat around
my house until the cheese turns
green and the summer sausage
can be used as a baseball bat.
Fruitcake. I can count on
one hand the number of people
I have met in my entire life who
actually like fruitcake. And yet,
people still give it. When I was a
child we got fruitcake every year
until I was a teenager. I never saw
any member of my family eating
it and never knew where it went.
It just disappeared in February.
Lingerie. Once I made the
mistake of buying my wife lin-
gerie and having her unwrap it
at her parents house with other
presents. I was pretty proud.
What was I thinking? It was one
of those awkward moments that
you never really live down. First,
she hated it and never wore it,
and second, I got these jaw drop-
ping looks from my in-laws.
Clothes. I never buy clothes
for anyone I like. For one thing,
I have no sense of style and con-
stantly buy things no one but me
would wear. Then there's the
size issue. Unless you hit it dead
on you are in big trouble. If it's
too small they wince and think
they're fat. If you buy it too big
they look at you with daggers in
their eyes because you obviously
think they're too fat. You can't
win.
Gag gifts. There is nothing
funnier to me than the Santa who
bends over and moons people or
the T-shirt that declares, "I'm
with Stupid." Others however,
might not get the joke. When my
kids were young, their Aunt Deb-


bie specialized in gifts that would
make Kelley and I smile in pain.
One year it was Gak, a concoction
featured on Nick at Night that
sticks to anything. We still have
Gak residue on the den ceiling to
years later.
Stuff you wouldn't buy for
your own kids. Mr. Microphone,
drum sets and trumpets are not
good presents for your nieces and
nephews. You won't get invited to
the next family reunion.
Stuff you know better than
to buy. My sister, who I dearly
love, once bought me a key ring
that beeped every time I clapped
my hands or snapped my fingers.
She was convinced I would never
lose my keys again. However, my
pocket would also beep whenever
someone closed a door, laughed
too loud or made any loud noise
whatsoever. I believe I threw that
gift out the window of a moving
car one day after it beeped 25
times.
Stuff you really want. I have
been known to buy my wife and
children things that in the back of
my mind I knew I really wanted.
That Super Nintendo gaming
system might have been for the
"boys," but the fact that the boys
were 3 and i at the time; well, you
get the picture. I'm not alone in
that by any means. I got Season
1 of Gossip Girl last year, despite
the fact that I had never watched
it or ever intended to watch it. I
fully expect that I'll get Season 2
this year.
Pets, especially exotic pets.
The same is true of tarantulas
and baby alligators.
There you have it. I can't tell
you what you should buy for
Christmas, but I can sure tell you
what not to buy.


DOT: celebrate safely

with designated drivers
Dear Editor:
As family and friends reunite this holiday season, the Florida De-
partment of Transportation wants you to celebrate safely.
During the week of Christmas and New Years the following local
partners have agreed to participate in the Celebrate Safely... Designate
a Driver Campaign by offering designating drivers free non-alcoholic
beverages: Calendar's, The Swamp Bar and Grill, Woody's, DD's Sports
Grill, Country Club Lounge, Mac's
Liquors, Gator Patrick's,
Brenda's and the ATE
Moose Lodge.
In Florida, driv-
ing under the in-
fluence of alcohol
and drugs has
claimed the lives
of 1244 in the
past year and has
injured 16,208 peo-
pie. The real tragedy
is that this all could have
been prevented had those driv- ers waited
until they were sober to drive, or had designated a driver
to take them home.
In order to create a real difference in the way our community views
impaired driving, we need your help. Impaired driving is a problem
for all of us, not just a problem for the courts or the victims. When
impaired drivers take to the road, they not only put themselves at risk,
they put the public's safety in jeopardy. In addition to the physical and
emotional damage they inflict as a result of their careless behavior, they
place a financial burden on the community in the form of court costs,
emergency services, the repair of public property and more. That's a
sizeable amount of money that comes out of your pocket each year
when tax season comes around money that can be better spent.
There are things you can do to help. First, don't drink and drive. En-
courage safe driving behaviors among family, friends and co-workers.
You can do this by volunteering to be a designated driver or planning
to ride home with a sober driver, or by staying put or using a safe ride
such as a taxicab.
Also, remember to support law enforcement efforts to rid our road-
ways of impaired drivers. Encourage their continued enforcement of
impaired driving laws to protect your family, friends and the commu-
nity at large.


Andrea Atran
Florida Department of Transportation
Community Traffic Safety Program Manager


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Hunters have nothing to fear
from taking game along portions
of Eddy Grade and Sand Hill
Grade roads in Taylor, according
to a statement from the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission [FWC].
A letter dated December 15
from FWC Regional Director
Roland Garcia negates a request
last month that the Baker County
Commission exempt specific
road segments from state rules
prohibiting hunting, even the
possession of a loaded gun, on
public rights-of-way.
The request came from Don-
ald Combs and other dog-as-
sisted hunters.
The exemption would've ap-
plied to Sand Hill beginning a
mile east of CR 250 west to the
county line, and on Eddy Grade


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James Nilon sentences him in
mid-January.
The second trial was initially
scheduled for two days but took
three before the verdict about
o10:00oo pm. Though several ob-
servers commented that Mr.
Wescott did a passable job de-
fending himself, his lack of train-
ing and procedural knowledge
likely dragged the proceedings
out considerably.
The following day, December
18, another jury that had been
chosen earlier acquitted Travis
Smith, 30, of Glen St. Mary of
kidnapping and aggravated bat-
tery with a deadly weapon, but
decided he is guilty of resisting
police without violence.
Mr. Smith was arrested July 5,
2009 for attacking Staci Akridge
with a knife and threatening her
during a fracas off Crews Rd.
Testimony during the day-long
trial revealed the defendant and
others involved in the events that
evening were intoxicated. The
jury deliberated more than three
hours before coming back with
the verdicts around lo0:00oo pm.
Division chief Ralph Yazdiya
handled the prosecution in both
trials.


two miles north of the intersec-
tion of Baxter Road northwest to
the point a mile south of SR 2.
Commissioners tabled the re-
quest to gain direction from FWC
officials on the matter.
Mr. Roland's letter states that
while the prohibition applies to
most public roads, hunting on
those in wildlife management
areas [WMA] is permitted unless
specifically prohibited by rules of
the WMA.
The above sections of Eddy
Grade and Sand Hill are both
within the Osceola National For-
est WMA, which does not include
the prohibition.
"I'm very happy with it," said
Mr. Combs the afternoon of De-
cember 18 after learning about
FWC's letter. "I guess that's why
they [FWC officers] have left us
alone this year,"
He said no tickets have been
issued on the roads this year, de-
spite deer being killed from the
rights-of-way.
But that hasn't always been
case. In recent years, Mr. Combs
said several of his friends have
received tickets with fines as high
as $250.
This year hunters have been
carrying a copy of the state stat-
ute that permits such hunting


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unless otherwise prohibited in
the Osceola WMA.
Mr. Garcia's letter also states
that shouldn't be necessary any-
more.
"... it has become apparent
that FWC has not been informing
our constituents with accurate
and/or consistent information
regarding this matter," reads the
letter. "Our staff, including those
working in the field, will be fully
informed on this issue ..."
The letter is likely not wel-
comed by some Taylor residents.
Two of them turned out last
month to oppose the hunters'
request for the exemption, citing
safety concerns.


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The Glen St. MaryTown Coun-
cil on December 15 appointed
Stephen Rhynehardt to replace
Lewis E. (Woody) Crews on the
five-member board. The vote was
unanimous.
Mr. Rhynehardt, who has
been a frequent attendee at coun-
cil meetings for some time, was
the sole applicant to replace Mr.
Crews, who announced in No-
vember he is quitting the council
due to increased family obliga-
tions.
The newest member, 57, is a
sergeant with the Department
of Corrections and currently su-
pervises 18 inmate canteens at
four prisons including Florida
State and Union Correctional at


Raiford. He has been with the de-
partment 23 years, mostly in the
supply and warehousing opera-
tions. Councilman Rhynehardt
is a married Navy veteran with
three children. This is his first
foray into public office.
Mr. Crews, who was first ap-
pointed to his seat in 1995 and
re-elected three times without
opposition, made his resignation


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formal the day after December's
regular meeting. His term ex-
pires in 2011 and he will have to
run again two years later for the
full four-year term.
In a related item, Councilman
Perry Hays was chosen vice-
mayor.
Mayor Juanice Padgett told
the board she spoke with Mr.
Hays prior to the meeting and he
agreed to assume the post. Later,
the mayor clarified that state-
ment, explaining she instructed
town secretary Donna Loadholtz
to contact Mr. Hays.
Direct communication be-
tween board members on a mat-
ter of pending business is a viola-
tion of Florida's Sunshine Law.
The council scheduled a work-
shop next month to review its
current budget and expenditures
to date, and to bring Mr. Rhyne-
hardt up to date on its "Preparing
for our Growth" workbook.
In a final matter before ad-
journing the brief, quarter-hour
meeting, the board approved the
same 13 paid holiday schedule as
this year.


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THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS


Local

Spurril
JOEL ADDINGTON
NEWS EDITOR
reporter@bakercountypress.c
The pre-payment bi
housing local inmates at tl
jail in the first quarter of
about $822,000, an expert
county wants to greatly red
renovating the old jail ad
to the courthouse and gro
new taxpayer-funded hoi
rest program.
The program started in 1
tober and saves the county
$67 a day for each defend
the program. Funding tc
the renovations, however
expected until late this r
according to county grant
dinator Maurice Postal.
Each local inmate hou
the newjail is costing the
about $85 a day. The rate
old facility was $42 a day.
Mr. Postal met recently
staff at the Florida Depal
of Law Enforcement [FDL
agency in charge of handi
$81.5 million from the L
apartment of Justice's [DO.
of the 2009 stimulus pack
Mr. Postal said the (
director of FDLE's gran
apartment confirmed
$416,000 has been alloca
Baker County for rehabil
the 30-year-old facility ar
the money would be relea
Christmas, provided DOJ
off on the county's grant a
tion.
During the Decemb
meeting, Mr. Postal was
a checklist about the pr
environmental impacts ai
to forward it to DOJ office


inmate housing bill

ng county into rehab project
S South Florida. countability Program or DMAP. 1
"I don't know why they didn't The savings comes from the s
com give it to me six months ago," Mr. significantly lower cost of home r
Postal said. He added that calls detention versus that at the new g
ill for to DOJ officials about specifics jail north of Macclenny.
he new of a potentially-required envi- "So far, it's going," said Mr. i
2010 is ronmental assessment were not Thomas. "It's kind of slow be- v
nse the returned, cause it's fledgling. But it's saving t
luce by "Each federal agency has its the county money."
Ijacent own standards for environmental DMAP allows non-violent of-
'wing a assessments, so if you don't know fenders accused of minor crimes 7
use ar- what they want, there's no point to serve time on house arrest by h
in putting it together," he said. wearing electronic anklets that t
ate Oc- Though county officials be- McDuffie Global Monitoring in
J about lieve an environmental assess- Glen St. Mary uses to monitor a
dant in ment isn't needed for the project their movements using GPS tech- a
o start because it's not new construction, nology.
r; isn't if DOJ insists on the study, im- The cost is $22 a day for each g
month, provements to the county-owned person in the program, though i
s coor- building could be delayed. depending on their income, some r
After the grant is approved, cover about 25 percent them-
ised at the project which includes selves.
county roofing, plumbing, electrical and As of late last week, half a doz-
at the air conditioning upgrades will en defendants had been placed
be bid, a one- to two-month pro- in the program since it began in
ly with cess before construction begins, late October with the periods of
rtment It's also unclear how much of detention ranging from 18 to 90
E], the the job can be completed without days.
ng out additional funds from county cof- Mr. Thomas said that gener-
JS De- fers. A Tallahassee architectural ally the sentences would've been
J] slice firm estimated the total cost at half as long if they were served in
age. $934,000 last spring, county jail.
deputy "In the end, it's good news," "The biggest challenge has
Lts de- Mr. Postal said of his meeting been people in the program with-
about with FDLE. out a driver's license," he said.
ated to "It's hard to get back and forth to
itating More immediate savings urine drops or counseling."
d thathousearrestprogram Participants are often required
Ised by The new house arrest program
Signs has already saved the county at to submit drug tests and attend
J si gns h alr ed+ se th nu ha_ drug abuse counseling classes.
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tween October 21 through De-
cember 17, said Chris Thomas,
director of Baker Community
Counseling Services, which over-
sees the program known officially
as the Detainee Management Ac-


Comatose mother...


((From page 1
lix, are using vacation time to stay
home with the children. Leave
time for their parents, both cor-
rections officers, is quickly run-
ning out.
Mr. Armstrong said Tabbatha,
who works at Lake Butler's Re-
ception and Medical Center, used
most of her time off during and
after the pregnancy. He's thank-
ful though, that Florida Depart-
ment of Corrections' employees
can donate leave time to other


department staff.
"She's a good girl," said Mr.
Armstrong. "She's tough. To be
a corrections officer, you have to
be. She's also a great mom. She
always puts them first."
Anyone interested in helping
the Armstrong family can call
Buddy Armstrong at (904) 613-
2543. He said prayers for Tab-
batha would be greatly appreci-
ated.
"That's where we're at now,"
said Mr. Armstrong.


$822K vHospice seeks
volunteers


at oldjail
rhey must also be employed in
some manner or perform com-
nunity service while in the pro-
gram.
Those without jobs are report-
ng to Emmanuel Baptist Church
here they clean residents' yards,
rim hedges and the like.
"Everybody's done what we
wanted them to do ..." said Mr.
Thomas. "They're staying at
lome. We haven't had any viola-
ions of people leaving."
The program is still evolving
and could include job counseling
and other services in the future.
"We're still writing the pro-
gram," he said. "Right now, what
t's doing is saving the county
noney."


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volunteers to help in the areas
as patient and family care, pas-
toral care, bereavement support,
administrative/office support,
equipment maintenance, speak-
ers bureau and community out-
reach.
Training will take place at
Haven Hospice Administrative
Office, 8301 Cypress Plaza Drive,
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COUNTY COMMISSION


Road permit cost jumps

$11,700 more for Glen Nursery Road


JOEL ADDINGTON
NEWS EDITOR
reporter@bakercountypress.com
The Baker County Commis-
sion committed at least another
$11,700 to the new Glen Nursery
Road the evening of December
21 in its ongoing effort to ret-
roactively permit the unpaved
roadway.
The road relocation began
more than six years ago and in-
volves swapping the winding and
wet Glen Nursery Road for an-
other 1.75-mile stretch running
adjacent to Interstate to and
donated by Glen Nurseries Inc.
owner Lin Taber in 2003.
Both alignments are located
south of I-to and west of CR 125.
In exchange for the safer
and drier road, the county has
pledged to close the existing Glen
Nursery Road to through traffic,
thereby better protecting the his-
toric area.
Mr. Taber cleared the 60-foot
right-of-way for the new road
while the county assisted with
placement and sizing of culverts
and by stabilizing the dirt road
with the lime rock alternative
known as EZ Base.
It wasn't until this year that
Mr. Taber received notification
from St. Johns River Water Man-
agement District that a permit
should've been obtained for the
project due to about a quarter-
acre of wetlands in the 13-acre
project area.
The district agreed to waive a
hefty fine as long as post-project
permitting took place. Commis-
sioners agreed to cover roughly
$12,000 worth of engineering
services from Prosser Hallock of
Jacksonville to begin that effort
in August.
The additional $11,700 in ser-
vices approved this week are be-
ing rendered by LD Bradley Land
Surveyors and Environmental
Resource Solutions, both of the
Jacksonville area.
"We've been after this road for
some time and it's going to be a
benefit," said Commissioner Alex
Robinson, the board's newly-ap-
pointed chairman.
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from the board's professional
services budget, but the expense
could be offset with cash in the
road department's budget for en-
gineering services as well.
"We can't proceed without
this," said road department di-
rector Robert Fletcher.
In another wetlands-related
matter, the board agreed to do-
nate potential wetlands miti-
gation credits from St. Mary's
Shoals Park to the Council on
Aging's new senior center being
planned off Buck Starling Road
behind the Winn-Dixie on S. 6th
St.
Preserved wetlands can be cer-
tified and assigned a credit value
that can then be sold to parties
disturbing wetlands elsewhere
that would otherwise require
protection.
The Council on Aging's 5-
acre property contains about 1.3
acres of wetlands that could be
built upon using credits from
St. Mary's Shoals Park. It's not
yet known how many credits are
needed, nor how many the park
might yield.
County Manager Joe Cone said
a $1500 contract is being drafted
between the county and Peacock
Consulting Group of Jacksonville
to assess the park's potential for
wetland mitigation credits.
The council has agreed to pay
the consulting fee, and would be
a party to the agreement as well.
It's expected for consideration
January 5.
In other business this week:
Commissioners also did
away with tire disposal fees at the
county's trash collection sites.
Mr. Cone said the fees, which
range from $1 to $2.50 depend-
ing on tire size, go directly to the
sites' management contractor
Southern Services Inc. not the
county.
However, the county pays a
$125-per-ton tipping fee to dis-
pose of tires at the New River
landfill. The collection site fees
were not mandatory and receipts
were not always written after


payment either, he said.
The move to stop collecting
the fees altogether came after
Macclenny resident Herb Rodg-
ers began inquiring about where
the fees were going. "I think the
dollar being paid is going into
somebody's pocket," he told the
board Monday.
The board also approved a
new tax exemption for home-
stead property owners who make
additions or improvements to
accommodate parents or grand-
parents at least 62 years old.
To qualify for the exemption,
property owners must submit
an application annually and the
living quarters must have been
constructed or reconstructed
after January 7, 2003, Property
Appraiser Tim Sweat said last
month.
The exemption works similar
to a homestead exemption, in
which there's a reduction in the
taxable value of a property. How-
ever, the amount of the "granny
flat" reduction is equal to the in-
crease in taxable value from the
addition or renovation.
A workshop is set for Janu-
ary 5 at 3:00 pm prior to the
commission's regular meeting to
discuss a transportation concur-
rency application from Roberts
Land & Timber of Lake Butler.
Company president Avery Rob-
erts hopes to secure approval for
10 million square feet of indus-
trial space near the intersection
of US 9o and I-to.


Spaghetti dinners
Cub Scout Pack 555 will be
selling spaghetti dinners from
4:oo-7:00oo pm on January 9 at
the Cornerstone Church on South
7th in Macclenny.
The fare is "eat in or take out"
with adult meals at $6 and $4 for
children.
All proceeds will go toward
scouting activities.


Pot seized in 2 traffic stops


Traffic stops on successive
nights along US 90 in Macclenny
resulted in the arrests of four ve-
hicle occupants on misdemeanor
marijuana possession and other
charges.
Deputy Matt Sigers said he
was stopped near US 90 and 6th
St. about 11:oo when he observed
a Chevrolet pickup driven by
Brian Collins, 20, of Jacksonville
drive west through a red light at
the intersection.
The officer said he detected an
odor of marijuana smoke ema-
nating from the vehicle, and Mr.
Collins admitted to having two
partially smoked cigarettes or
"roaches" in the ash tray. Both
the driver and passenger Jacob
Meier, 19, of Jacksonville admit-
ted they purchased the drug in
Jacksonville.
Deputy Sigers also seized a
socket tool he contends had been
used as a smoking pipe. A baggie
containing 13.5 grams of pot was
taken from a shirt pocket of Mr.
Meier as he was being booked at
county jail.
He faces an additional count
of smuggling contraband into
the facility, a third-degree felony.
All the other charges are misde-
meanors.
Mr. Collins was also ticketed
for running the red light.
The next night about the same
time, Deputy Patrick McGauley
stopped a 1993 Jeep on US 90
in the west city because it had a
cracked windshield.
A computer check revealed the
driver of the vehicle, Veronica
Thomas, 30, of Glen St. Mary did
not have a driver's license despite
her contention she possessed one
in Georgia.
A subsequent search of the
Jeep turned up a wallet contain-
ing a small amount of marijuana
in the jacket pocket of passenger
Joshua Bennett, 24, also of Glen.
Both he and Ms. Thomas were
charged with possession, and the
driver with having no license and
a cracked windshield.
In other arrests:
Corry Wood, 28, of Mac-
clenny was jailed the evening of
December 15 for driving on a re-
voked license after is vehicle was


stopped in west Macclenny.
Deputy Kevin Jenkins said he
saw the suspect's pickup speed
away eastbound from the in-
tersection of US 90 and CR 125
in Glen about 7:30. He caught
up with it near Lowder St. and
learned via a computer check
that Mr. Wood's license had been
revoked for a half-year for drunk
driving.
He was also charged with reck-
less driving.
Homer Blackburn, 25, of
Macclenny was named in a crim-
inal complaint for shoplifting
several electronic items from the


Walmart Supercenter.
Deputy Daniel Nichols said a
store security worker observed
Mr. Blackburn take a digital cam-
era valued at $118 and place it in
a jacket pocket the afternoon of
December 16.
The employee added that Mr.
Blackburn was caught on surveil-
lance video earlier that day taking
two Wii remotes and a Playsta-
tion controller worth $160. They
were on locking pegs that had to
be severed.
The suspect admitted taking
the merchandise.


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Thank you for your business this year.


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We feel truly blessed to have
friends and neighbors like you
and hope you enjoy a very
merry season and a
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Prison for crack sales, ATV theft


Two defendants, one of them
with a lengthy criminal record,
were sent off to state prison for
three-year terms after entering
pleas in circuit court December
21.
Alvin Epperly, 30, of Cal-
lahan was arrested on June 20
of this year in possession of a
Polaris ATV he stole from Brian
Worthington's residence off
Huckleberry Trail north of Mac-
clenny. He entered a no contest
plea this week to burglary and
grand theft auto and was ordered
by Judge James Nilon to pay
$504 restitution to the victim in
addition to the prison term.
Mr. Epperly's criminal record
includes offenses ranging from
burglary to domestic battery and
possession of stolen property.
At the time of his arrest, he was
wanted on two warrants from
Nassau County.
A similar prison term was
handed down to King S. Ruise III
of Glen St. Mary in return for his
no contest pleas to three counts of
selling crack cocaine within 1ooo
feet of the Sanderson Commu-


nity Center
on CR 229
north.
Sheriffs
investiga-
tors used
undercover
buyers to
purchase
the drug
from Mr.
Ruise, 20,
twice the
King Ruise III evening
of June 12,
2009 and again on June 16 out-
side the Club 229.
The state dropped accom-
panying counts of possessing
cocaine as part of the plea deal,
and Judge Nilon gave Mr. Ruise
credit for 90o days already served.
The three-year term is minimum/
mandatory, and the defendant
will be on drug offender proba-
tion five years after release.
In other cases:
Michael Hume, 50, of Lees-
burg, Fla. was given a 13-month
sentence after pleading to forgery
of a check. The court record re-


fleets he also has a criminal past
including past arrests for forgery
and passing bad checks.
Mr. Hume made a purchase at
the Sugar 'N Spice store in south
Macclennyin February, 2007 us-
ing a fake $75 check.
Raymond Strickland admit-
ted to violating probation in a
2008 drug case and was sen-
tenced to six months in county


jail. Judge Nilon revoked the pro-
bation term.
A warrant was issued for the
arrest of Sandra Mobley, who
failed to appear in court on a
child neglect charge.



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Legal Notices


NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The North Florida Broadband Authority ("NFBA")
announces a public meeting to which all interested
persons are invited. The NFBA is a legal entity and
public body created pursuant to the provisions of
Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, and an Interlocal
Agreement among: Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Gil-
christ, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madi-
son, Putnam, Suwannee, Taylor and Union Counties
and municipalities of Cedar Key, Cross City, Lake
City, Live Oak, Monticello, Perry, White Springs and
Worthington Springs, Florida. The regular meeting
will be held at 2:00 p.m. E.T on Wednesday, Janu-
ary 6, 2010 at the Suwannee River Water Manage-
ment District, Suwannee Room, 9225 County Road
49, Live Oak, Florida 32060. The NFBA Board will
address general operating issues of the NFBA. If
a person decides to appeal any decision made by
the NFBA with respect to any matter considered at
the meeting, such person will need a record of the
proceedings and may need to ensure that a verba-
tim record is made, including the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. In
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
persons needing special accommodations or an in-
terpreter to participate in this proceeding, or if you
have any questions regarding this meeting, please
contact the Clerk to the NFBA Board at (877) 552-
3482, at least two business days prior to the date
of the meeting.
12/24NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE
NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Writ
of Execution issued in the County Court of Baker
County, Florida, on the 19th day of November,
2009, in the cause wherein, COUNTRY FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION was plaintiff and DIANE HODGES
was defendant, being Case No. 2005-SC-80 in
said Court, I, Joey B. Dobson, as Sheriff of Baker
County, Florida have levied upon all the right, title
and interest of the defendant, Diane Hodges, in
and to the following described personal property,
to-wit:
2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU
VIN #: 1G1ND52J616174269
(Note: Anyone interested in viewing the vehicle
being sold may do so prior to the time of the sale
at Higginbotham's Towing & Recovery located at
7611 W Mount Vernon Street, Glen St. Mary, FL.)
I shall offer this property for sale, at the front
entrance of the Baker County Courthouse, 339 E.
Macclenny Ave. in Macclenny, FL, County of Baker,
State of Florida, on January 12, 2010 at the hour
of 11:00a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible.
I will offer for sale all of the defendant's Diane
Hodges, right, title and interest in the aforesaid
personal property, at public auction and will sell
the same, subject to taxes, all prior liens, encum-
brances and judgments, if any, to the highest and
best bidder for CASH IN HAND. The proceeds
to be applied as far as may be to the payment of
costs and the satisfaction of the above described
execution. (NOTE: In accordance with the Ameri-
cans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities
needing special accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact the Baker County
Sheriff's Office at (904) 259-0245 prior to the date
of the sale.)


JOEY B. DOBSON,
Sheriff of Baker County, Florida
By: Pamela L. Davis, D.S.


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 2008-CA-000182
WELLS FARGO BANK, NAAS TRUSTEE,
Plaintiff,
vs.

LAMONDA L. MEHNE N/K/A LAMONDA L. MOSE-
LEY, MICHAEL MOSELEY UNKNOWN TENANTS)
IN POSSESSION #1 and #2, and ALL OTHER UN-
KNOWN PARTIES, et.al.,
Defendantss.

RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final
Summary Judgment of Foreclosure dated Septem-
ber 3, 2009, and an Order Rescheduling Foreclo-
sure Sale dated December 8, 2009, entered in Civil
Case No.: 2008-CA-000182 of the Circuit Court of
the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Baker County,
Florida, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, NA AS
TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, and LAMONDA L. MEHNE N/
K/A LAMONDA L. MOSELEY and MICHAEL MOSE-
LEY, are Defendants.
I will sell to the highest bidder for cash, at the
Front Door of the Baker County Courthouse, 339
East MacClenny Avenue, MacClenny, FL 32063, at
11:00 AM, on the 16th day of February, 2010, the
following described real property as set forth in
said Final Summary Judgment, to wit:
EXHIBIT A
PARCEL "E"
A parcel of land lying in the S /2 of
the NE 1 of the NW 1 of section 17,
township 2 south, range 22 east, Baker
County, Florida; said parcel being more
particularly described as follows:
Commence at a found 4"x4" concrete
monument located at the NW corner of
the S /2 of the NE % of the NW % of said
section 17 and run south 00 degrees
22 minutes 58 seconds east, along the
west line of said S /2 of NE % of NW %,
for a distance of 329.12 feet to a set /2"
iron rod; thence run north 89 degrees 10
minutes 39 seconds east for a distance
of 432.22 feet to a set /2" iron rod for
the point of beginning. From the point of
beginning thus described continue north
89 degrees 10 minutes 39 seconds east
for a distance of 432.22 feet to a set /2"
iron rod; thence run south 00 degrees 32
minutes 04 seconds east for a distance
of 330.06 feet to a set /2" iron rod lo-
cated on the south line of said S /2 of NE
1 of NW 1; thence run south 89 degrees
14 minutes 22 seconds west, as a basis
of bearings, along last said south line,
for a distance of 432.66 feet to a set /2"
iron rod; thence run north 00 degrees 27
minutes 32 seconds west for a distance
of 329.59 feet to the point of beginning.
Subject to and together with a 30 foot
easement for ingress, egress, and utili-
ties lying in the S /2 of the NE 1 of the
NW 1 of section 17, township 2 south,
range 22 east, Baker County, Florida;
said easement being more particularly
described as follows:
Commence at a found 4"x4" concrete
monument located at the NW corner of
the S /2 of the NE 1 of the NW 1 of said
section 17 and run north 89 degrees 06
minutes 55 seconds east, as a basis of
bearings, along the north line of said S
/2 of NE 1 of NW 1, for a distance of
1295.37 feet to a found 4"x4" concrete
monument located on the westerly R/W
line of State Road 121; thence run south
00 degrees 36 minutes 36 seconds east,
along last said R/W line, for a distance
of 315.52 feet to a set /2" iron rod for
the point of beginning. From the point of
beginning thus described continue south
00 degrees 36 minutes 36 seconds east,
along last said R/W line, for a distance
of 30.00 feet to a set /2" iron rod; thence
run south 89 degrees 10 minutes 39 sec-
onds west for a distance of 894.49 feet
to a set 1/2" iron rod; thence run north 00
degrees 27 minutes 32 seconds west for
a distance of 30.00 feet to a set 1/2" iron
rod; thence run north 89 degrees 10 min-
utes 39 seconds east for a distance of
894.41 feet to the point of beginning.
If you are a person claiming a right to funds re-
maining after the sale, you must file a claim with
the clerk no later than 60 days after the sale. If
you fail to file a claim you will not be entitled to any
remaining funds. After 60 days, only the owner of
record as of the date of the lis pendens may claim
the surplus.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of the court on

ALFRASER
CLERK OF THE COURT
By: Jamie Crews
Deputy Clerk
Attorney for Plaintiff:
Brian L. Rosaler, Esquire
Popkin & Rosaler, PA.
1701 West Hillsboro Boulevard
Suite 400
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Telephone: (954) 360-9030
Facsimile: (954) 420-5187
12/17-12/24
2008 Storms Uisaster Hecovery LUBb Public
Comment Period
Baker County has been awarded $395,781 from
HUD and the Florida Department of Community
Affairs to undertake eligible recovery activities
related to damages caused by Tropical Storm Fay
in 2008. Baker County, the City of Macclenny and
the Town of Glen St. Mary have decided to use the
funding for the repair of roads damaged by Tropi-
cal Storm Fay.
Please contact Maurice Postal, Grants Coordinator,
Baker County Board of Commissioners, 55. N. 3rd
Street, Macclenny, FL, 32063, for a copy of the
proposed 2008 Storms Disaster Recovery CDBG
grant application. Please submit any comments
on the proposed grant application to the above
contact person, by mail or in person, by 5:00 p.m.
on Monday, January 4, 2010.
Non-English speaking persons are invited to sub-
mit comments on the proposed 2008 Storms Di-
saster Recovery CDBG grant application. Transla-
tion services will be provided by the Baker County
Board of Commissioners.
EOE/ADA/ FAIR HOUSING JURISDICTION
12/24-12/31


Two unoccupied residences
were the target of vandals and
thieves recently, one of the cases
resulting in the arrests of two
persons who admitted responsi-
bility.
Gary Davis, 23, a neighbor
who lives off CR 127 near Sander-
son, allegedly told police he and
a 17-year-old male accomplice
were responsible for ripping out
electrical wiring from every room
of a residence belonging to Viv-
ian Nimmo of Jacksonville. It is
also located off CR 127.
A rear door was used to gain
entry into the home sometime
between December 13-16, and
when Deputy Shawn Bishara ini-
tially investigated the complaint,
he noted multiple footprints both
inside and outside the residence
and leading to Sanderson Circle
nearby.
Police acted on a tip and In-
vestigator Chuck Brannan said
he interviewed Mr. Davis at his
residence on December 18 and
he admitted involvement, as did
the juvenile later that day. Mr.
Davis said he sold the wire to a
recycling company in Lake City
for $40.
SSomeone looted the boarded-
up residence of Bertil Johnson
off Pecan Circle near Sanderson
between December 3-17 and
made off with a washer/dryer,
refrigerator, pump and CDs val-
ued at $2300. Value of the stolen
property was placed at $2300.
Entry was through a pried-
open front door. Mr. Johnson is
in prison.
Patty White reported her res-
idence off CR 127 north of Sand-
erson was entered between De-
cember 11-18 and jewelry valued
at $3100 taken from a box under
a bed. The items included five
rings, earrings and necklaces.
Ms. White told Deputy Earl
Lord she returned to the resi-


dence a week prior to reporting
the crime, but did not notice the
disappearance of the box until
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO.: 02-2009-CA-000238
DIVISION:
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKATHE BANK
OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFI-
CATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN
TRUST 2006-33CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH
CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-33CB,
Plaintiff,
vs.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES,
ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES,
OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH,
UNDER, OR AGAINST, SAMANTHA DALE WIL-
LIAMS, DECEASED et al,
Defendantss.

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO:
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES,
ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES,
OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH,
UNDER, OR AGAINST, SAMANTHA DALE WIL-
LIAMS, DECEASED
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS:
UNKNOWN
CURRENT ADDRESS:
UNKNOWN
ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN
NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS) WHO ARE
NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER
SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTER-
EST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES,
OR OTHER CLAIMANTS
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS:
UNKNOWN
CURRENT ADDRESS:
UNKNOWN
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose
a mortgage on the following property in BAKER
County, Florida:
LOTS 48 AND 49, COPPER CREEK HILLS,
UNIT 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
3, PAGES 36 AND 37, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA.
has been filed against you and you are required to
serve a copy of your written defenses within 30
days after the first publication, if any, on Florida
Default Law Group, PL., Plaintiff's attorney, whose
address is 9119 Corporate Lake Drive, Suite 300,
Tampa, Florida 33634, and file the original with
this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attor-
ney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default
will be entered against you for the relief demanded
in the Complaint or petition.
This notice shall be published once each week for
two consecutive weeks in the The Baker County
Press.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on
this 8th day of December, 2009.
Al Fraser
Clerk of the Court
By: Jamie Crews
As Deputy Clerk
Florida Default Law Group, P.L.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RESTROOM BUILDING ST. MARY'S SHOALS
PARK
The Baker County Board of Commissioners will
be accepting proposals for the construction of an
approximately 460 sq. ft. restroom toilet building
for St. Mary's Shoals Park, Baker County, FL. The
building is to be constructed of concrete strip foot-
ings and concrete-block walls. Roof is to be wood
truss with pre-finished metal roofing and soffits.
Toilet building is to contain 4 toilets (3 standard/
1 ADA) and 3 sinks (2 standard/ 1 ADA) for each
sex. Building should include mechanical room.
All related plumbing; ventilation; electrical; site
work; handicap accessible ramps; and ADA-park-
ing spaces are to be included in the contract. Well
and septic are to be subcontracted by contractor.
Drawing and submittal of building plans and per-
mitting must be completed by contractor. All work
must be completed by February 26, 2010. Project
to be completely funded by a grant from the Recre-
ational Trails Program (RTP).
Proposals shall be submitted to the Baker County
Board of Commissioners, 55 North Third Street,
Macclenny, FL 32063 on or before Monday, Janu-
ary 4, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. Submittals should be
marked "Shoals Restroom RFP" on the outside of
the proposal. All prospective bidders/respondents
are hereby cautioned not to contact any County Of-
ficial other than the specified contact person. Any
questions regarding the project should be made to
Maurice Postal at (904) 259-3613.
The Board of County Commissioners reserves the
right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any
informalities and irregularities in the proposal pro-
cess, and to award the contracts) in the best inter-
est of the county. All contracts will be fashioned so
as to protect the county's interest.
EOE/ADA/FAIR HOUSING JURISDICTION
12/24-12/31
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FIND
BAKER COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
IN COMPLIANCE
DOCKET NO. 09-CIE1-NOI-0201-(A)-(l)
The Department gives notice of its intent to find the
Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for Baker
County, adopted by Ordinance No. 2009-1 on March
3, 2009 IN COMPLIANCE, pursuant to Sections
163.3184, 163.3187 and 163.3189, F.S.
The adopted Baker County Comprehensive Plan
Amendment and the Department's Objections, Rec-
ommendations and Comments Report, (if any), are
available for public inspection Monday through Fri-
day, except for legal holidays, during normal busi-
ness hours, at the Baker County Planning and Zon-
ing Department, 81 North 3rd Street, Macclenny,
Florida 32063.
Any affected person, as defined in Section
163.3184, FS., has a right to petition for an admin-
istrative hearing to challenge the proposed agency
determination that the Amendment to the Baker
County Comprehensive Plan is In Compliance, as
defined in Subsection 163.3184(1), F.S. The peti-
tion must be filed within twenty-one (21) days after
publication of this notice, and must include all of
the information and contents described in Uniform
Rule 28-106.201, FA.C. The petition must be filed
with the Agency Clerk, Department of Community
Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee,
Florida 32399-2100, and a copy mailed or delivered
to the local government. Failure to timely file a peti-
tion shall constitute a waiver of any right to request
an administrative proceeding as a petitioner under
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, FS. If a petition is
filed, the purpose of the administrative hearing will
be to present evidence and testimony and forward a
recommended order to the Department. If no peti-
tion is filed, this Notice of Intent shall become final
agency action.
If a petition is filed, other affected persons may
petition for leave to intervene in the proceeding. A
petition for intervention must be filed at least twenty
(20) days before the final hearing and must include
all of the information and contents described in Uni-
form Rule 28-106.205, FA.C. A petition for leave to
intervene shall be filed at the Division of Adminis-
trative Hearings, Department of Management Ser-
vices, 1230 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida
32399-3060. Failure to petition to intervene within
the allowed time frame constitutes a waiver of any
right such a person has to request a hearing under
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, FS., or to participate
in the administrative hearing.
After an administrative hearing petition is timely
filed, mediation is available pursuant to Sub-section
163.3189(3)(a), F.S., to any affected person who is
made a party to the proceeding by filing that request
with the administrative law judge assigned by the
Division of Administrative Hearings. The choice of
mediation shall not affect a party's right to an ad-
ministrative hearing.
-s- Mike McDaniel, Chief
Office of Comprehensive Planning
Department of Community Affairs
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Tallahasee, Florida 32399-2100
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE NO: 02-2008-CA-000135
CITIMORTAGE, INC.,
PLAINTIFF,
VS.
JAMIE LEE OAKES, ETAL.,
DEFENDANTSS.

NOTICE OF ACTION
CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE
TO: LINDA OAKES
whose residence is unknown if he/she/they be living;
and if he/she/they be dead, the unknown defendants
who may be spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, as-
signees, lienors, creditors, trustees, and all parties
claiming an interest by, through, under or against
the Defendants, who are not known to be dead or
alive, and all parties having or claiming to have any
right, title or interest in the property described in the
mortgage being foreclosed herein.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to fore-
close a mortgage on the following property:
LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 49, TOWN OF
GLEN ST. MARY, FLORIDA, ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 1, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA.
has been filed against you and you are required to
serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it
on DAVID J. STERN, ESQ. Plaintiff's attorney, whose
address is 900 South Pine Island Road #400, Plan-
tation, FL 33324-3920 on or before January 22,
2010, (no later than 30 days from the date of the
first publication of this notice of action) and file the
original with the clerk of this court either before ser-
vice on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter;
otherwise a default will be entered against you for
the relief demanded in the complaint or petition filed
herein.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court at
BAKER County, Florida, this 15th day of December,
2009 .
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY: Jamie Crews
DEPUTY CLERK
LAW OFFICES OF DAVID J. STERN
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
900 SOUTH PINE ISLAND ROAD SUITE 400
PLANTATION, FL 33324-3920
08-69724FNM
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT, persons with disabilities need-
ing special accommodation should contact COURT
ADMINISTRATION, at the BAKER County Court-
house at 904-259-8113, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or
1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service.
12/24-12/31
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE
NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Writ
of Execution issued in the County Court of Baker
County, Florida, on the 19th day of November,
2009, in the cause wherein, COUNTRY FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION was plaintiff and WILLIAM E.
STEWART, was defendant, being Case No. 2004-
CC-318 in said Court, I, Joey B. Dobson, as Sheriff
of Baker County, Florida have levied upon all the
right, title and interest of the defendant, William
E. Stewart, in and to the following described per-
sonal property, to-wit:
1999 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE MINI
VAN
VIN #: 1GHDX03E8XD167398
(Note: Anyone interested in viewing the
vehicle being sold may do so prior to the
time of the sale at Higginbotham's Towing
& Recovery located at 7611 W Mount
Vernon Street, Glen St. Mary, FL.)
I shall offer this property for sale, at the front
entrance of the Baker County Courthouse, 339 E.
Macclenny Ave. in Macclenny, FL, County of Baker,
State of Florida, on January 26, 2010 at the hour
of 11:00a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. I
will offer for sale all of the defendant's William
E. Stewart, right, title and interest in the aforesaid
personal property, at public auction and will sell
the same, subject to taxes, all prior liens, encum-
brances and judgments, if any, to the highest and
best bidder for CASH IN HAND. The proceeds
to be applied as far as may be to the payment of
costs and the satisfaction of the above described
execution. (NOTE: In accordance with the Ameri-
cans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities
needing special accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact the Baker County
Sheriff's Office at (904) 259-0245 prior to the date
of the sale.)
JOEY B. DOBSON,
Sheriff of Baker County, Florida
By: Pamela L. Davis, D.S.
12/24-1/14


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THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS


BCHS auction raises $3200


KELLEY LANNIGAN
FEATURES
features@bakercountypress.com
Supporters of the fine arts braves
cold, rainy weather to attend the t
annual Baker County High School
Auction December 12 in the school's
ditorium.
The auction raised $3,200 for sup]
and projects for the art department.
The event was coordinated by
teachers Marilyn Harrell and Tiffany
moreda. Assistant principal Doug ]
ister lent his considerable skills as
auctioneer.
"I was a little worried about at
dance because the weather was so b
said Ms. Harrell. "But we actually ra
more than last year, which shows
much people have come to support
event."
The most notable item in this ye
auction was a self-portrait by the
Gene Barber, a Baker County artist
teacher and local historian. His work
in private collections and adorn the w
of the Emily Taber library, the Chure
Christ on 5th Street and public build
most notably the giant mural depic
the history of Baker County hanging
the courthouse lobby.
Mr. Barber's self portrait, en-
titled Looking back in time, was
donated to the auction by Sonja
St. John. It depicts the artist with
his back to the viewer, gazing
down a dirt road lined with pecan
trees.
The winning bid of $300 for
the painting came from Darryl
Register, director of the Baker
County Chamber of Commerce.
According to Mr. Register, the
painting will soon be re-framed
and displayed in the chamber's
office on Macclenny Avenue.
Art is donated to the auction
from a variety of sources. Some is
produced by current and former
art students. Other pieces come
from talented residents of the
county. Acrylic and oil paintings,
drawings in various mediums
such as charcoal, graphite, color
pencil and ink; as well as photog-
raphy were represented.
Some particularly fun items
were a wardrobe donated by
Keller art teacher Carrie Rhoden,
which she painted with a jungle
theme featuring a palm tree and
a monkey as a delightful addition
for a child's room. There was also
a chair with a Wildcat mascot


emblem and a decorated piano bench.
The painted wooden table decorations
made by students were popular as always.
Some were of Christmas trees, but other
characters showed up this year like toy
soldiers and even James T. Kirk, captain
of the Starship Enterprise from the 1960s
Startrek television show.
Patrons had the opportunity to browse
the available art before the auction be-
gan.
One contributing artist, Mark Bryant,
a talented cartoonist, actually made fun
of one of his pieces, a bizarre image en-
titled Zombie Nurse.
"Just look at this!" he said, feigning
shock. "What kind of sick individual
would draw something like this?"
Then he laughed.
"Actually, someone requested this im-
age," he said.
Ms. Harrell said she is grateful for
community support, especially from local
vendors who made donations for food,
supplies and other items.
Students from the Baker County High
School culinary academy prepared and
served a brunch that included hot spiced
fruit compote, sausage and egg casserole,
salad and muffins with juice, coffee and
hot wassail punch.


Thursday, December 24,2009


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Designers' Daughters extends a heartfelt "Thank You" to
customers for your patronage and support over the past
few years.
It is a pleasure to meet so many new people residing in
Baker County, and a special treat to visit with old friends.
Prayers for a Merry Christmas, good health
and prosperity in the New Year.
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Live-in girlfriends are arrested


The sheriffs department ar-
rested live-in girlfriends in two
unrelated cases last week and
charged them with domestic
violence battery on their boy-
friends.
Deputy Chris Walker said
he was called to a residence on
North Boulevard in Macclenny
about 3:30 the afternoon of De-
cember 18 and noted cuts and
bruises on George Griffis, 23, of
Jacksonville.
The boyfriend said he was at-
tacked by Kayla Thompson, 20,
who was upset over him talking
to another woman. He alleged
that Ms. Thompson struck him
on the left eye, cut him with a fork
on his torso and burned him near
the left eye with a cigarette.
Ms. Thompson denied the al-
legation when interviewed, and
said she was defending herself
when the boyfriend attempted to
choke her. She bore no signs of a
struggle, said the deputy.


The Department of Children
and Families was notified be-
cause the couple's 2-year-old
child was present during the al-
tercation.
In a second case, Amanda
Jarrell, 22, allegedly struck boy-
friend Johnny Burnham, 27,
repeatedly during an argument
at their residence on S. Clinton
in Glen St. Mary the morning of
December 19.
Deputy Robert Simpkins ob-
served lacerations and bruises on
Mr. Burnham's neck, arms, chest
and back consistent with his ver-
sion of events. The boyfriend said
he removed an air conditioner
from a window to exit the resi-
dence, a statement backed up by
his mother Julie Burnham who
was parked in a pickup truck out-
side the residence.
The officer's report indicates
Ms. Jarrell jumped into the bed
of the truck and remained there
as her boyfriend and his mother


drove to county jail.
Criminal complaints for
battery were filed December 17
against a mother and her daugh-
ter for allegedly attacking an
employee at the Country Club
Lounge on South 6th St. in Mac-
clennyjust prior to midnight.
Selena Roberts, 36, of Glen St.
Mary was taken by rescue unit
to the emergency room at Fraser
Hospital for treatment of facial
injuries she allegedly received
when jumped by Jessica Cham-
pion, 22, of Glen and her mother
Rebecca Horton, 45, of Floral
City, Fla.
Ms. Roberts told Deputy
Patrick McGauley an argument
started over a $1oo child support
payment.
The accused in a later inter-
view denied the allegation, say-
ing that Ms. Roberts struck Ms.
Champion first. A witness at the
bar backed up Ms. Roberts' ver-
sion of events.


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Church stages Christmas musical

Vignette-style version of the Bethlehem story


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Actors and singers in Christian
Fellowship Temple's Christmas
musical Three Wise Men and a
Baby received a standing ovation
at the conclusion of their youth
holiday program December 13.
Good set design, lighting and
sound all helped pull this pro-
duction together to create an en-
ergetic and fun performance.
The play began with a group
of characters out in the jungle
that included a narrator, a stand-
up comedian bear and a couple
of cheetahs starting a dialogue
about what happened in Beth-
lehem on the night Christ was
born.
Gruffy bear and the narrator
were played by father and daugh-
ter David and Glenna Godwin.
The energy between these two
really carried the story forward.
Gruffy's antics kept the audience
laughing.
As the group discussed their
ideas, the drama began to unfold
and come to life through vignettes
of the Christmas story portrayed
by the rest of the cast. The 30-
member children's choir backed
up musical selections performed
during the play, all wearing straw
hats and looking adorable.
Three Wise Men and a Baby
had all the elements one would
expect from the traditional Bibli-
cal story of Christ's birth. There
were shepherds, wise men, the
innkeepers, King Herod, angels,
Joseph and Mary and ultimately,
the baby Jesus.
The stable was in the middle
of the stage and above it a large
screen showed an image of the
heavens on a dark night. At times,
a huge star appeared there the
sign that led the wise men. When
Joseph and Mary stopped at the
inn to find a room, the screen
changed to a large No Vacancy
sign which got some laughs from
the audience.
Jamey Hodges, president of
American Enterprise Bank in
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portrayed Mary, mostly stayed
in the stable while the rest of the
story unfolded around them.
Mary did come forward to sing
Anywhere He Is, a beautiful song
about the imminent birth of her
son. Dressed in white robes, she
looked sweet and angelic.
The actual angels had a formi-
dable stage presence, especially
head angel Daniel Willbanks.
He led his heavenly host, played
by Hannah Harvey, Madison
Combs and Christie Sheerin, in
a memorable encounter with the
shepherds.
The audience enjoyed this
scene quite a bit. Each time the
shepherds looked up and saw the
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me she felt led to direct a youth
Christmas play I couldn't have
been more surprised. She did an


outstanding job." For her role in
directing the play, Ms. Davis was
presented with a large bouquet of
roses.
Tonya Godwin also assisted
Ms. Davis with producing the
play.


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Tony Canaday, 55,
of Glen St. Mary
Tony Hotridge Canaday, 55,
of Glen St. Mary died Sunday,
December 20, 2009 at the Mc-
Graw Center in Jacksonville
following a long illness. He was
born in Folkston, GA and lived
in Glen St. Mary all his life.
He was the son of the late Gus
Hotridge Canaday and Nova
Burnsed Canaday and was a law
enforcement inspector with the
Florida Department of Agricul-
ture for over 20 years before his
retirement. Mr. Canaday was a
member of the Moniac Baptist
Church.
Survivors include wife Rita
Canaday of Glen St. Mary;
daughters Cindy (Mike) Gor-
don of Baxter, Katie Canaday of
Glen, Stacy (Stephen) Jordan of
Macclenny and Dee-Ann Wil-
liams Morrell of Jacksonville;
sons Frank (Kris) Canaday and
Steve Williams, both of Mac-
clenny, Wesley (Heather) Cana-
day and Rusty Canaday, both
of Baxter, Daniel Canaday sta-
tioned with the Army in Korea,
and Gary Williams of Orlando;
sisters Jackie (Vernon) Harvey,
Shirley (Bud) Davis and Retha
M. (Woodrow) Burnsed, all
of Sanderson, Donnell (Jack)
Monson of Macclenny and Lu-
cille Prescott of Baxter; brothers
J.N. Canaday of Glen and Seth
Rhoden of Baxter; 16 grandchil-
dren.
The funeral service was held
at 2:30 pm December 23 at the
Christian Fellowship Temple
with Rev. Ricky Dyal officiating,
assisted by Revs. Tim Alford and
Gene Burnsed. Interment fol-
lowed at North Prong Cemetery
in Baxter. Guerry Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements.

Marie Carmichel,
69, loved cooking
Marie Carmichel Carter, 69,
of Macclenny died December 22,
2009 at her home. She was born
in Pearson, Georgia to the late
Dennis and Ida Mae Carmichel
on August 12, 1940. She was a
resident of Baker County for the
last 42 years after moving from
Jacksonville. Marie loved cook-
ing, shopping, gardening and
was always there to lend a help-
ing hand.
Survivors include her loving
husband of 27 years, Shelton M.
Carter; children Steve (Teresa)
Dyess, Larry (Barbara) Carter,
Betty (Gene) Gomillion, Cindy
(Jerry) Crews and Lisa (Jason)
Carter; sister Maybelle Horton;
numerous grandchildren, great-
grandchildren and great-great-
grandchildren.
The funeral service will be
held December 24 at noon at
V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Ser-
vices Chapel with Pastor Danny
Pritchard officiating. The fam-
ily will receive friends and fam-
ily on Thursday, December 24,
2009 from 11:00 am noon at
the funeral home.


Sanderson
Congregational
Holiness Church
CR 127 N., Sanderson, FL
Sunday School 10:00 am
Morning Worship 11:00 am
Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm
Wed. Evening Prayer Serv. 7:30 pm
Pastor: Oral E. LyonsBf


Lewis Davis, 91,
retired truck driver
Lewis Owen Davis, 91, of
Macclenny died late Tuesday
evening, December 15, 2009. A
native of Sanderson, Mr. Davis
was the son of Gilford and Rosie
Williams Davis. He was a life-
long resident of Baker County
and attended the Macclenny Re-
vival Center. Mr. Davis worked
for and retired from Jacksonville
Ford Tractor as a truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his
wife of 67 years, Mrs. Sarah Lee
Davis, in 2005 and son Gilford
Davis.
Survivors include children
Noah (Ernestine) Davis, Leon-
ard (Lorraine) Davis, Walter (
Carla) Davis and Cecil (Carol)
Davis, all of Glen St. Mary, Rus-
sell (Patricia) Davis of Mac-
clenny and Sarah Nell (Gary)
Shelar of Jacksonville; brothers
and sisters Harmon 'Boot' Da-
vis, Robert 'Bob' Davis, Louise
Dinkins and Annie Ruth Combs,
all of Jacksonville, Ralph 'Red'
Davis and Lester Davis, both of
Glen St. Mary, J.J. Davis of Flor-
ence, SC, and Edith Young and
Ila Taylor, both of Lake City; 14
grandchildren; 23 great-grand-
children; eight great-great-
grandchildren.
The funeral service was held
December 17 at 7:00 PM at the
Souls Harbor Church of God in
Glen St. Mary with Rev. Charles
Barwick officiating. Interment
was on December 18 at lo:oo
am at Cedar Creek Cemetery in
Sanderson.
Guerry Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
Gertrude Dinkins,
84, ofCallahan
Gertrude Dinkins, 84, of Cal-
lahan died Thursday, December
17, 2009. She was a native of
Chinquapin, NC but had lived
in the Jacksonville and Calla-
han area since 1947. Mrs. Din-
kins worked for years at Swisher
International and was a long-
time member of Thomas Creek
Baptist Church. She was prede-
ceased by parents David John
and Geneva Whaley; sister Lou-
ise Williams; brothers Johnny,
David John Jr., and Charles
Whaley.
Survivors include her hus-
band of 58 years, Morris Din-
kins; daughter Brenda (Rick)
Knight; son Donald Dinkins;
sisters Ella Mae Pleasants, Alma
Matthews, Mary Ester Burns
and Dorothy Rouse; two grand-
children; two great-grandchil-
dren; three step-grandchildren;
two step great-grandchildren;
numerous nieces and nephews
including Gina Matthews.
The funeral service was held
December 20 at 2:00 pm at her
church with Revs. Gary Puckett
and Jimmy Durham officiating.
Interment followed at Jones
Cemetery. Corey-Kerlin Fu-
neral Homes and Crematory in
Jacksonville was in charge of ar-
rangements.


RichardMcCune,
51, nursery worker
Richard Avery McCune, 51,
of Sanderson died Monday, De-
cember 21, 2009 at the Acosta-
Rua Center for Aging in Jack-
sonville following a brief illness.
He was a native of Brooksville,
FL and had resided near Baxter
for the past 20 years. He was the
son of the late Lyle Avery Mc-
Cune and Marion Joyce Prescott
McCune.
Mr. McCune was a supervisor
at Ray's Nursery in Sanderson
for 20 years. He attended the
Road to Calvary Church in Glen
St. Mary and loved to fish and
hunt in his spare time.
Survivors include wife Phyl-
lis McCune; daughter Amanda
Sherri McCune; son Richard G.
(Kristy) McCune; sister Theresa
(Mike) Brassart, all of Sander-
son; four grandchildren; two
nephews and one niece.
The graveside funeral service
will be held December 29 at the
Garden of Memories Cemetery
in Tampa. Guerry Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements.

Ms. McPherson
dies December 6
Donnie Lee Hodges McPher-
son, 65, died Sunday, December
6, 2009. She was born October
1, 1944 in Macclenny, the daugh-
ter of the late Clifford and Allie
Hersey Hodges. Ms. McPherson
and her husband Carroll were
married 44 years and would
have celebrated their 45th anni-
versary this month.
Ms. McPherson is also sur-
vived by daughter Stephanie
(Joseph) Grohol Jr.; sisters Lou-
ise Griffith and Linnie (Jack)
Mann, both of Macclenny, Janie
(Alfred) Wiggins of Glen St.
Mary; brothers David (Retha) of
Starke, Warren (Ruth) of Lake
Butler and Idus Hodges of Lake
City; numerous nieces, neph-
ews, brother and sister in-laws
and mother in-law.
The funeral service was held
December 9 at 11:oo am at Kress
Memorial Church in Winter
Park, Fla. Interment followed at
Woodlawn Memorial Park.


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In Loving Memory
of
Lester Clark
7/27/1960 -12/23/2008

Lester,
You've been gone for quite some
time but the memory of you
still lives on. It seems just like
yesterday you left. My heart
can stillfeel the pain. Every
birthday, every holiday I wish
I could spend with you like the
many years before. Now I can
only share these days with them
memory of your hugs, voice
and the memory of you. I still
cry at night as I think of the
past and all the memories we
had. Even the ones that were
once sofaint they still stand
out more than ever. You've been
gone for quite some time, but
the memory of you still lives on
with me.
LOVE FOREVER,
YOUR WIFE LELA
Daddy,
The day that you left us it felt
like the earth stood still and it
forever left us with a wound
that no medicine can ever heal.
Daddy, we miss your fishing
trips, your smile and all the
jokes you told. We thank God
for blessing us with father like
you who showed us all his love.
Daddy, you are gone but never
forgotten. Till we meet again
R.I.P. Daddy.
WE LOVE You ALWAYS,
YOUR KIDS DWAN, SHANKIA,
RHONDA
Papa,
We all love and miss you. R.I.P.
Papa.
LOVE ALWAYS,
YOUR GRANDCHILDREN
SHAY, MARQUEL, JORDAN, ZARYO-
NA, WILLIE, APRIL, DASJIAH


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Corner of Madison & Stoddard
Glen St. Mary
Rev. Tommy & Doris Anderson
Bro. Edward McDonald, Co-Pastor
Phone: 904-259-2213
Sunday School:............10:00 am
Sunday Morning Service .... 11:00 am
Sunday Evening Service ..... 6:00 pm
Wednesday Night.......... 7:30 pm


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Macclenny, FL
Pastor Tim Cheshire
Sunday School 9:45 am
Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am
Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm
Wednesday Prayer Service 7:00 pm







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Happy Birthday, Dad
We love and miss you.
JEANNIE, DAVID, KEITH,
LISA AND KRISTI


In Loving Memory of
our Mama
Muriel Norman Rosier
8/05/1934 12/24/2008
"A Mother's Whisper from
Heaven"
When I left this world with-
out you, I know it made you
blue. Your tears fell so freely;
I watched; I know this is true.
While you were weeping, days
after I passed away... while
all was silent within me, I saw
you kneel to pray. From this
wonderful place called Heaven,
where all my pain is gone, I
send a gentle breeze to whisper,
'My loved ones, please go on...
for now I'm home."
For all that have lost loved
ones, "There is sacredness in
tears; they aren't the mark
of weakness but of power.
They are the messenger of the
overwhelming of grief and of
unbreakable love."
WE WILL FOREVER MISS AND LOVE
YOU UNTIL WE ARE CALLED HOME,
DEBBIE, WAYNE, DARRYL, DENESE
AND HUNTER CAIN
ROBIN, JAY AND BRITTANI GRIFFIS
LEO ROSIER


Merry Christmas Mama
Ella Jean Dinkins
2/23/2007
It's Christmas again. I can't
believe another whole year
has gone by without you. You
always made Christmas special
at our house and I miss the
family times. I don't think I ever
told you how much I appreci-
ated how much you gave and
how much you sacrificed for all
of us. We have tried to keep it
all together and keep it going,
but it is not the same without
you there. You were our stabil-
ity, you were our roots and I
feel as if the roots have been
pulled from my heart. I hope
you are happy where you are.
I am so glad you arefreefrom
all your pain and suffering. It
was truly a miracle that we all
have the blessing to live seeing
you transformed and made
new in your spirit. My hope
is that we will all be together
again someday. Be sure and
give Granny and Papa a kiss
from me and tell Michael how
very much I love and miss him.
Merry Christmas, Mama. I love
and miss you so much.


INVITES YOU TO OUR


Christmas Eve Famify Cele6ration


CHRISTMAS IN THE GLeN

DECEMBER 24 AT 5:00 PM
ON THE BEAUTIFUL GLEN ST. MARY NURSERY AT THE MATHIS HOUSE
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE AND HOLY COMMUNION

SPECIAL ADVENT & PRAISe MusIC

BY DR. JIM HART AND ENSEMBLE
OLD FASHIONED CIDER & DESSERT FELLOWSHIP
FOLLOWING THE SERVICE
ON CR 125 SOUTH OF 1-10, RIGHT ON NURSERY ROAD AT
GLEN ST. MARY NURSERY, FIRST PARKING LOT ON LEFT


In Loving Memory
of
Barbara Ann Rhoden
4/16- 6/08/2007

Merry Christmas to the great-
est wife, mama and friend there
ever was. We miss you terri-
bly. You will always be in our
hearts.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER,
YOUR DEAR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

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
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Humphrey- Barnhart
Wed December 12
Dave and Tammie Humphrey
of Jacksonville and Tim and
Sonya Barnhart Sr. of Glen St.
Mary are pleased to announce
the wedding of children Han-
nah L. Humphrey of Jackson-
ville, also the granddaughter
of Johnny and Hazel Tyson of
Macclenny, to Tim G. Barnhart
Jr. of Glen St. Mary.
The couple was married De-
cember 12, 2009 at 2:00 pm at
Linwood on the Glen St. Mary
Nursery.
Following a honeymoon to
Gatlinburg, Tennessee the cou-
ple will reside in Jacksonville.


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In 'Legal Elite'
Linda S. Finley, the daugh-
ter of Mary Finley and the late
Maines Finley of Macclenny, was
recently named among Georgia's
"Legal Elite" by Georgia Trend
Magazine. She was selected for
expertise representing the mort-
gage lending industry in the cat-
egories of bankruptcy and credi-
tors' rights.
Ms. Finley has practiced law
in Atlanta since 1981. The maga-
zine compiled the list based on
targeted balloting by attorneys
throughout the state in several
specialized areas.

Thanks so much
Santa, Mrs. Claus and the
elves would like to thank Mr.
Bennett at Bennett's Feed for
his generosity in bringing Santa
and Mrs. Claus in on the horse
and wagon in Baldwin. You
truly made it a special time for
the children and all of us. Merry
Christmas to you and your fam-
ily.
Sincerely,
Candy Smith, Gwen Brumfield,
Clyde and Shirley Dunlap


/ Isn't it nifty, \
Aunt Susan is 50!


Love, Charlie, Alexis, Gracemanie,
\Arlie, Lewton, Lainna, Maranda/


Walmart contributes to

education foundation
Walmart Distribution Center recently contributed $3250 to the Baker County Edu-
cation Foundation to be used for teacher mini-grants and employee scholarships.
The Walmart Foundation supports more than 100,000 diverse charities large and
small. The Baker County Education Foundation, a non-profit organization, was
established in 1989 to provide support for the public schools of Baker County.
Donations are made by means of direct contributions, endowments, wills or es-
tates, corporate partnerships, employee deductions and grants. If you would like
to sponsor a student scholarship, make a contribution, or bequeath to the Baker
County Education Foundation, please contact the Superintendent Sherrie Rauler-
son, pictured here with Walmart DC director Bobby Steele, at 259-6251.

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and the government shall be upon his shoulder:
and his name shall he called Wonderful, Counsellor,
The might God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6


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recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural
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Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504
of the Rehabilitation 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
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Madison's pressing defense seals win


BOB GERARD
SPORTS WRITER


The basketball woes contin-
ued for the Wildcats December
15 when the squad lost its fifth
straight game 58-51 after a late
surge by the Madison Cowboys
on the road.
It was the third time in four
games the defense has given up
fourth quarter runs.
The Wildcats led at the half
before the Cowboys scraped back
into the game courtesy of third
period three pointers.
BCHS fell behind to Madison


12-9 in the first quarter before
catching fire early in the second
to make up the difference. Chris
Walton and Marcelle Gayden
started dropping long bombs
from the outside as BCHS went
on a 23-14 run to surge into the
lead.
The Wildcats hit four more
three pointers to maintain the
lead and held it until the halftime
buzzer. The scoreboard read 32-
26.
In the third period it was
Madison who got hot from the
outside. They chipped away at
the Wildcat lead and tied up the


Ruise named in top 25


Christmas came early for
Wildcat quarterback/safety
Darvin Ruise, who picked up a
pair of honors this past week.
The 6'2, 218-pound Macclenny
native was named to the Florida
Times-Union Super 24 squad
last Sunday.
Ruise joined the other 23 foot-
ball stars from the region on the
field at the Jaguars/Colt game
December 17. He has verbally
committed to the Missouri Tigers
after being courted by Georgia
Tech, LSU, South Carolina and
Tennessee.
The Tigers, who finished 8-4
this season and have a spot in
the Texas Bowl versus Navy, will
probably move Ruise from his
quarterback position to safety
or linebacker. Ruise is a strong,
quick player, who benches 325
and has run a 4.5-second 40-yard
dash.
He joins Carlos Holton as the
second Wildcat in three years to
be honored with a selection to
the Super 24 team. Holton was
named to the 2007 team.


"It is a great honor for Darvin
to make this team and it is well-
deserved," said Coach Bobby
Johns.
Ruise is an outstanding ath-
lete but it was his leadership that
meant the difference to the Wild-
cats this year.
The season did not start off as
Ruise might have wished. Last
year's starting quarterback was
moved to receiver on offense
as Johns started sophomore
Mardreakus Ford.
But Ford had problems mov-
ing the team and also some off-
field problems. When he left the
team and after the loss to Trinity,
Johns returned to his reliable No.
1. Things looked up immediately
with Ruise at the helm.
The Cats shut out Bradford 21-
o and though Ruise was rusty be-
hind center it was clear that it was
his team and he was in control
on the field. Probably the finest
demonstration of his leadership
ability was against the Madison
Cowboys, when Ruise took the
game on his shoulders and led


game at the end of the period.
As has happen so often this
year, it was the opponent who
was able to take control in the
fourth period by applying a man-
to-man defense that had success
forcing turnovers. The Cats have
struggled all season with an in-
ability to beat pressure.
In past seasons the Wildcats
have been known for good, stin-
gy defense that hawks the ball.
So far this season, it hasn't been
there.
Kendrick Singleton and
Darvin Ruise came into the team
after football season and the team


regionally
the team to a 26-17 victory in the
first round of the playoffs.
Ruise also picked up a sec-
ond honor as he joins teammate
Ethan Munson in the North
Florida Athletic Coaches All Star
Game Dec. 22 in Sebring, Florida.
This is the second year in a row
that the Wildcats have had play-
ers participate in the game.
Last season Wildcat Hank
Farmer was the MVP of the All
Star game.
Munson is one of the area's
top defensive lineman and was
ranked 11th in the state at his
position by the Orlando Sentinel.
The 6-foot, 276-pound Munson
has also played tight end on occa-
sion this season to give the Cats
more blocking power up front.
"This is an honor for these two
guys because it is hard to get in,"
said Johns. "We have not been
fortunate enough over the years
to get many players into it. It is
not always about who is the best,
but who gets the most publicity.
These two deserve this honor for
four years of hard work."


has yet to really find their form.
Paired with excellent second half
guard play from the Cowboys
and their suffocating pressure
defense, the scoring dried up for
BCHS.
Three pointers that were there
for BCHS in the first half disap-
peared in the second and the
Cowboy guards were using their
speed to get open for three-point
shots of their own. The Cowboys
went on a late 16-9 run to secure
the win.
"Our scorers are going to
have to step up," said head coach
Charles Ruise.
Walton and Gayden along with
Chris McCray have been posting
most of the points. Ruise will
need to find more scoring from
his forwards and center position
if the team is to be dangerous
down the stretch.
Walton led all scorers with 22
points. Gayden had 12 and Kend-
rick Singleton to for BCHS.
The Wildcats won't play again
until the First Coast Classic on
Dec. 29 (see related story).
Ruise is convinced that the
team will come together and
thinks that the Christmas tour-
nament might be their coming
out party.
"We'll be there at the end,"
Ruise said.
But with three teams in the
tournament that have already
handed BCHS losses, history is
not on their side.



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'Bear' Woods makes

All American team
Former BCHS Wildcat football standout and
senior linebacker at Troy University Jonathan
"Bear" Woods of Macclenny was named an All
American on December 14.
Woods was named to the fourth team squad
and is the only Trojan on the All American team.
He is also the sole honoree of the Sun Belt Confer-
ence, joining Alabama's Rolando McCain, Penn
State's Navorro Bowman and Darryl Washington
of TCU, who were on the 1st-3rd team in Woods'
slot.
The 6' 245 lb. son of Marc and Kelly Woods has
had an excellent senior season with 77 tackles to
match his total from 2008. He had two sacks and Jonathan Woods
an interception as well.
Woods was injured earlyin his college career but has come on to be a
team leader for the Trojans, who were 8-0 in Sunbelt Conference play.
Woods will wind up his college career with an appearance in the
GMAC Bowl in Mobile, Alabama on January 6 when the Trojans square
off with Central Michigan in a matchup of conference champions. Troy
University is located in Troy, Alabama.



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1986 Palomino pop-up camper, A/C.
Sleeps six, new tires, $1500. Jim Cox
259-7074, cell 631-6574. 12/24p
25'x36' garage trusses $1500 OBO.
259-3300. 3/12tfc
Got roaches? Buy Harris Famous Roach
Tablets or Powder. Eliminates roaches or
your money back, guaranteed. Available
at Bennett's Feed. 10/15tfc
Cane juice, bunnies. Tommy Crews.
912-843-2610. 12/24-12/31 p
Artists! Oils, acrylics, water colors,
Canvases, drawing pads and much
more! On sale now. The Office Mart, 110
S. Fifth Street, 259-3737. tfc
Sony KP57WS510 57" widescreen HD
ready rear projection TV, in excellent
condition $900. 259-9008.
12/24-12/31 p
Desperate husband's day at the Franklin
Mercantile. Open Christmas Eve 10-5.
Last minute gifts? Don't drive to Jack-
sonville, let us help. Complimentary gift
bagging. Visa/MC, gift certificates avail-
able. R.R. crossing in Glen. 259-6040.
12/24c
Infant car seat with base, Graco, blue
and beige, $25. 588-3628. 11/26tfc
26' Boston Whaler, center console,
single engine, diesel, new trailer. 954-
263-7311 or 904-397-0410.
12/17-12/24p
2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50T, 800 cc,
fuel injected, 8900 miles, loaded, cobra
pipes, tires in good shape, $5600. 904-
655-1094. 12/17-12/24p
Camper $1000. Blue pit puppies $150.
904-417-3043. 12/24p
Vintage pedal car dump truck $195.
Purebred Chihuahua puppy, male 10
weeks old, small, healthcare certificate
$200. Pump assault shotgun 12 gauge
pistol grip $300. Custom Ruger 10/22
s.s. Volquartsen barrel, electronic sight
$400. Antique rotary push mower, 1920's
$50. Aquarium stand made entirely of
bamboo, beautiful, $100. 259-8188.
12/24p
Sharp carousel microwave, works
great, large capacity, $40. 259-3415.
12/24p
Oxygen machine, bedside commode,
shower chair, electric wheelchair. 259-
3747. 12/24-12/31 p
Dirt bike, 125cc, must see, $600 OBO.
235-8732. 12/24p





1997 Chevy S10 extended cab pup, runs
great, new A/C, 105,000 miles, $3500
OBO. 904-874-1063. 12/24p
1996 Mitsubishi Montero, loaded,
152,000 miles, excellent condition,
$3195 OBO. 904-219-7993 or 904-613-
6871. 12/17-12/31 p
1999 Z71, V8, AT, PS, PW, 230,00 high-
way miles. Truck is in very good condi-
tion, needs a little TLC, $5000 OBO. 259-
3763. 12/24-12/31 p
1989 Mercedes, four door, around
50,000 miles on engine, a nice car,
$1800.571-0913. 12/24p
2007 Trailblazer LT, leather, loaded,
$15,995. 259-5796, 259-6117. 12/24p
2006 Buick LaCrosse CXL, leather,
loaded, beautiful, $11,995. 259-5796,
259-6117. 12/24p
2008 Nissan Titan Crew, Earnhardt Jr.
wheels. $16,995.259-5796, 259-6117.
12/24 p
2008 Honda Fit Sport, only 21K miles
$13,488. 259-5796, 259-6117. 12/24p
2005 Jeep Wrangler, soft top, auto-
matic, $12,990.259-5796, 259-6117.
12/24 p
2007 Chevy Suburban LT, 4WD, 2 tvs
$24,950. 259-5796, 259-6117. 12/24p
2003 Chevy Tahoe LT, 2WD, won't last.
$7,995. 259-5796, 259-6117. 12/24p


2005 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, hard top Welding: Enjoy working outdoors? Like 4BR, 2BA stucco/stone, built August Glen St. Mary, 2 BR, 1 BA, $500 deposit,
Sport, Only 27K. $16,995. 259-5796, to earn a good income? Consider weld- 2008. 2015 heated SF, 2 CG w/cabinets, $500/month. 588-2589. 12/17-12/24p
259-6117. 12/24p ing at Lake City Community College. upgraded maple cabinets, Corian solid 3 BR brick home, 713 Long Drive and
2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad, 23K Classes begin January 6, 2010. Financial counters, stainless appliances, custom 714 Chipshot Drive, 18 month lease,
miles, $16,990.259-5796, 259-6117. aid available. No high school diploma re- painted interior, custom ceiling fans, $835-850/month, $600 deposit. 259-
12/24p quired. We have day, night and Saturday landscaped with privacy fence. Cypress 9797. 12/3tfc
2006 Chevy Uplander LS, Carry kids in class. Register now through December Pointe subdivision in Macclenny. Catch 2 BR, 2 BA central H/A, washer/dryer
style. $8,990. 259-5796, 259-6117. 16 or January 4-5. Call (386) 754-4214 fish in your backyard on this desirable lot hook-up, garbage, water, sewage and
style. $8,990.259-5796,259-6117 for details. 12/10-12/31c that backs up to large pond with forest hok-u garbage, water,sewage and
12/24p lawn care included, $525/month, $525
1987 Land Rover, good for hun HVAC: Enjoy doing repairs? Like to earn one one side at the end of cul-de-sac. depst. 042290, 912-8481625
$850 Call 945-2897.12/10-12/24p a good income and/or Start your busi- $163,000. Call for appointment 904-966- 12/24
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Looking for someone interested in car-
pooling to Bolles in Jacksonville. Call
525-5700. 12/3-12/10c
Dogs: all types from puppies to adults.
Animal Control, $65 adoption fees will
apply. 259-6786. 11/20tfc
AKC registered Lab puppies, masters
on both sides. 904-266-4339.
12/17-12/24p
Horses $700 and up, training and les-
sons, specialized in barrel racing and
other various styles. 904-237-3694 or
266-4339. 12/17-12/24p





Chihuahua, cash reward for informa-
tion and return of 'Tatu'. Very sweet, very
small, mostly black, has collar and blue
tag. Last seen by EZ Stop on 125 north.
Anyone please, our family is devastated
and hearts have been broken for Christ-
mas. Pray for us. 904-294-5393, 904-
626-8446. 12/24p






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Caregiver/live-in compare
gentleman. Call 904-910
431-1559 for information

Dental assistant needed
Florida. Full time position,
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mercial Refrigeration at Lake City Com-
munity College. Classes begin January
6, 2010. Financial aid available. No high
school diploma required. We have day
and night classes. Register nowthrough
December 16 or January 4-5. Call (386)
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paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act
which makes it illegal to advertise "any
preference, limitation or discrimina-
tion based on race, color, religion, sex,
handicap, familiar status or national
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number for the impaired is 1-800-927-
9275.
3 BR, 2 BA 1992 doublewide mobile
home with two large decks on 1.75
acres, very nice home ready to move in.
Cuyler area, $59,500. 904-259-5383 or
904-226-3064. 12/24p
40 acres to 120 acres starting at $4000
per acre. 904-259-8028. 12/10-12/24c
6 acres in Macclenny, $20,000 an acre.
904-259-8028. 12/10-12/24p
One acre lot zoned for home or mobile
home, dry, partially cleared, Hillcrest
Drive, Macclenny $29,500. 904-259-
5972 or 904-304-6294. 12/17-1/7p
20 acres on Bill Davis Road at $6500/
acre with 450 ft. road frontage. Call Zack
Parsons at 352-262-2336. 12/3-12/31p
Land for sale, 72 to 10 acre tracts, own-
er finance, leave a message if no answer.
259-3747. 12/24-12/31 p


200 acre operating quail plantation, 4
BR, 2 BA 22,00 SF lodge, includes all
equipment, furniture and structures,
$6250/acre. www.bakerquailplantation.
com 352-262-2336. 12/3-12/31 p
3 acres, high and dry, fish pond, homes
or mobile homes, set-up included, owner
financing. 912-843-8118. 2/22tfc
FSBO 4 BR, 2 BA brick home approxi-
mately 2100 SF on 2.82 Acres. Fireplace,
tile, plantation shutters, 20x20 workshop,
many upgrades, very nice. Seller will pay
up to $10,000 in closing costs. $262,500.
By appointment only. 237-0060 or 259-
3963. 5/14tfc
Two lots in Copper Creek, Unit III. Call
813-1580. 12/11tfc





2 BR, 1 BA mobile home $300 deposit,
$570/month. 259-2780. 12/24p
3 BR, 2 BA central H/A, washer/dryer
hook-up, garbage, water, sewage and
lawn care included, $575/month, $575
deposit. 904-219-2690, 912-843-8165.
12/24c
Nice 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide with fire-
place, central H/A, $700/month plus
deposit. 912-843-2093. 12/17-12/24p
Homes and mobile homes for rent from
$750-850 monthly. 259-2255. 11/13tfc


2 or 3 BR mobile home for rent on 1/2
acre. Service animals only, garbage
pickup, sewer, water and lawn mainte-
nance provided, rent $385-$550, family
neighborhood. 912-843-8118; 904-699-
8637. 10/29tfc
1 and 2 BR apartments now available,
1 BR $500, 2 BR $550, 50% off first
months rent for qualified applicants.
Quiet, established neighborhood. Call for
more information 259-8444. 11/5tfc
3 BR, 2 BA brick home with fenced yard
and utility shed, in city, $850/month, first
and last plus deposit. 259-6849.
12/17-12/24p
2 BR, 2 BA mobile home in Taylor. Central
air, huge oaks, private drive, secluded,
service animals only, $550//month, $300
deposit. 259-9599. 12/17-12/24p
2 and 3 BR mobile homes, central H/A,
service pets only, water, lawn, garbage
included. First, last and deposit required.
259-7335. 4/30tfc
4 BR, 2 BA mobile home on one acre
$850 deposit, $850/month. 219-8089,
476-2913. 12/17-12/24
3 BR, 1 BA house in the country, $500/
month, $600 deposit. 904-923-2191.
12/10-12/31p
3 BR, 2 BA doublewide on acre,
fenced backyard, one mile to shopping,
nice neighborhood, lawn maintenance
and pest control provided, no smoking,
service animals only, $750/month, $750
deposit. 904-259-6801. 12/17-12/24p


union for elderly FSBO, 7 acres on quiet dead-end
-6956 or 386- road, mature oaks, zoned conventional
or mobile home, one acre per dwelling,
12/24-12/31p $112,500. 259-5877. 6/18tfc
I in Lake City, Five or ten acres in Union County just off
Monday- Fri- highway 121 off Bobby Anderson Road.
alary based on $70,000 for 10 acres, $40,000 for five.
-sume to 386- 904-259-3667. 12/24-12/31p


12/17-1/7p


We are looking for a creative person
with above average literacy skills to fill a
part-time graphics position. Knowledge
of Adobe Creative Suite and Mac skills a
must. Send resume with references (and
work product examples if available) c/o
Graphics, P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL
32063. 10/15tfc
Heavy duty diesel mechanic needed,
Travel Centers of America, Baldwin loca-
tion, 1024 US 301 South. Driver's license
required. Please apply to Mark Holmes,
Shop Manager. 904-266-4281, ext. 22.
10/1tfc
Clinical Positions, busy Jacksonville
homehealth care company seeks clini-
cal personnel for the Baker county area.
In need of RN, LPN, OT, COTA, PT, PTA,
SLP and HHA personnel. PRN with po-
tential for FT position. Send resumes to:
Ifigura@qchhcfl.com or fax to 904- 391 -
1755. No phone calls, please.
12/17-12/24p
Dump truck drivers needed, experi-
enced only. 334-8739. 12/3-12/24p
Skilled A/C mechanic, must have experi-
ence in service work, ductwork, and A/C
installation. Apply at dependable32063@
nefcom.net 10/15tfc




Perfect C.N.A. Training Academy, certi-
fied nursing assistant exam prep course.
No GED needed. The one week prep
class is taught by a registered nurse.
Cost $325. Econo Lodge conference
room in Macclenny from Feb 22 Feb
26. Day and evening classes. Visit www.
PerfectCNA.com or call 904-551-0918 to
register. State testing fees not included.
12/24p






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264.5 acres, 875 ft. road frontage on Bill
Davis Road, $2,225/acre for everything.
352-262-2336. 12/3-12/31 p
66.57 acres with 875 ft. road frontage on
Bill Davis Road, $4,000 /acre. Call Zack
Parsons at 352-262-2336. 12/3-12/31p
MacGlen Builders, Inc. Brick homes in
Macclenny from $145,000-$210,000.
813-1580. 11/13tfc


PERFECT FOR 1 TIME BUYER MLS#494862
This 3BR 1BA is the place to call home. Sits on
almost 12 acre. Close to rail trails, shopping and
about 15 mins from downtown. $69,900
COMPLETELY REMODELED! MLS#494548
This 3BR 2BA DWMH sits on large 2.67 acre
corner lot. Gorgeous wood flooring throughout.
Fresh paint, artistic light fixtures, open floor
plan. $115,500
BAHAYA FIELDS! MLS#428488 Great for your
HORSES! HIGH & DRY 5.63 acres. Completely
cleared & waiting for you to build your dream
home. Being offered at 2008 appraised value.
$134,000
GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY -
MLS#497431 Currently rents for $695. Almost 1
acre parcel! $49,900
GREAT POTENTIAL! MLS#494925 Car
wash conveniently located in town on a highly
trafficked main road. Property has 110ft road
frontage. 3 useful bays. 1 storage bldg, large
parking lot. $150,000
BRINGUSANOFFER! MLS#460640 10High&
dry acres waiting on your dream home. Zoned
for houses or mobile homes. The choice is
yours. Located on a secluded road and corner
lot. $80,000
JAX RANCH CLUB MLS#452129 Get away
from city by owning this spectacular vacant lot of
2.53 acres. Come canoe & ride horses. $89,000
BEAUTIFUL LAND MLS#459699 Perfect for
new development of duplex townhomes or
mobile homes. Corner lot..90 acre. Vacant land
in downtown MacClenny. $115,000
LOVELYALL BRICK HOME MLS#488789 This
3BR 2BA hmfeatures newer carpet, countertops,
hardware, screen back porch, double pane
windows& much more. $116,900
YOUR DREAM HOME MLS#489647 3900
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PERFECT TIME OF YEAR MLS#473281 To invest in
river property & Saint Mary's River has the best offered.
Gorgeous, well built Destiny mobile home up to all the
codes&standards. $134,000
PRICED TO SELL! MLS#503350 This immaculate 3BR
2BA all brick hm sits on 2 city lots. WWC, tile flrs in kitchen
& fam. room. All stainless steel appliances, prewired
surround sound and much more! $149,000
PERFECT LAND! MLS#408378 45.63 Acres! Great for
horses &agriculture. CR121. Has anolder home & 2 rental.
Close to St. Mary's River. $550,000
CUSTOM BRICK HOME MLS#466239 Beautiful 3BR
2BA on almost 2 acres. Large rooms. Enough rm in master
for office. 3 car attached garage & more! Detached 2 car
finished garage w/central heat & air, could be converted
into apt. $259,900
GREAT HOME! MLS#509000 This 3BR 2BA sits on 1.4
acres features formal living Rm, dining rm & family rm
that opens to the Florida rm. Has 2 detached garages w
workshop and more. $199,900
BEAUTIFUL BRICK HOME! MLS#496654 This 4BR 2BA
hm is located on 1 acre w/stocked pond. Immaculate
landscaped yard. Swim in your beautiful screened solar
heated in ground pool. Lotsof extras. $279,900
THIS IS A MUST HAVE! MLS#473434 Looking for a
place to call home or a summer retreat, look no further.
Navigable river front property located near public boat
ramp. Gorgeous land with Bellcrest 2000 doublewide
mobile home. $158,000


BEST DEAL ON THE MARKET! MLS#489061 Gorgeous
11.18 acres of land cleared has road frontage, fenced
with gate and ready for your mobile home or house plans.
$79,000
WANT TO SAVE ON GAS? MLS#489879 This adorable
brick 3BR 2BA hm situated on Ig corner lot with white fence
is what you are looking for. Walk to stores, restaurants,
banks & more. 2 cargarage, plus RV parking. $155,000
LESS THAN $3,000 PERACRE! MLS#494460 Investors
and developers must see. Located in beautiful Glen St.
Mary, in one of the fastest growing counties in Florida.
Endless possibilities. Convenient and private. $278,000
ADORABLE HOME! MLS#502929 This 3BR 2BA home
is updated with fresh paint inside. Nice kitchen w lots
of storage & sep. dining area. Come see for yourself.
$139,000
ABSOLUTELYADORABLE! -MLS#501902 2BR1BAhmon
1 acre of land. Leave the city behind & enjoy your peaceful
surroundings from the front porch. Gorgeous trees adorn
property as well. $77,000
MOTIVATED SELLER! MLS#503434 Adorable 3BR 1.5 on
1 acre in MacClenny II. Perfect forfirst time home buyer.
Split flr plan, cute kitchen with tile & lots of storage. Large
BRs. Roof is lessthan4 yrsold. $129,900
DRASTICALLY REDUCED & MUST SELL! MLS#502034
Adorable & fresh, this 3BR 2BA has an open floor plan w
split BRs. Plenty of roomtogrowonthis 1 acre lot. Located
in MacClenny II Subdivision.Was $164,000 NOW $149,000
GREAT HOME! MLS#496329 This 4BR 2BA 1,590SF
concrete block hm is a great price. Lots of possibilities. Call
today! $99,900


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Thursday, December 24, 2009
2 BR, 1 BA home, Shortputt Drive, $500
deposit, $850/month, six month lease re-
quired. 259-0770 or 386-623-2489.
12/24p
Mobile homes. 2 and 3 BR, A/C, service
animals only, $500-$575 plus deposit.
904-860-4604. 3/17tfc
2 BR on one acre in Macclenny, Ben
Rowe Circle off Woodlawn, $800/month.
954-263-7311 or 904-397-0410.
12/17-12/24p
3 BR, 1 BA on two acres on Hwy. 127,
newly remodeled, central air, $700/
month. 954-263-7311 or 904-397-0410.
12/17-12/24p



Retail or office space for lease, 1000 SF,
121 near 1-10, across from Winn Dixie.
613-7759. 12/17-1/21p
700 SF office space, highway 90 frontage
downtown Macclenny, one block west of
courthouse, $550/month. Call 259-6546.
1/8tfc




1995 Homes of Merit 28x52 3 BR, 2 BA
$24,900. Call Lewyn. 904-259-8028.
12/10-12/24c
1999 16x80 Skyline 3 BR, 2 BA $17,900.
904-259-8028. 12/10-12/24c
Prestige Home Centers, every model
must go. Let's deal 866-605-7255.
9/10tfc
1989 14x80 3 BR, 2 BA $12,900. 904-
259-8028. 12/10-12/24c
Like new 1996 28x52 3 BR, 2 BA Horton
$24,900. 904-259-8028. 12/10-12/24c


THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS


Coach looks to repeat

past success in classic


The Wildcats' boys basketball
team always has a lot of suc-
cess hosting the post-Christmas
Florida First Coast Classic, and
Coach Charles Ruise hopes that
this year's edition will be no dif-
ferent.
"We'll be in it at the end,"
Ruise predicted confidently.
The Cats have a good collec-
tion of area teams in the tourna-
ment that starts Dec. 29. Ruise
believes that the top competition
will be Melody Christian of Live
Oak.
'They have some big kids and
a good team," said Ruise.
Melody will match up against
Ridgeview in the opening game.
Ridgeview is another tough team
and handed the Cats a 68-41 de-
feat in the second game of the
season. But the Wildcats have
progressed since then and Ruise
thinks that the Cats can do well if
there is a rematch.
The Wildcats will face off
against Union County in the
night game at 8:00.
Other area teams competing
in the tournament include Cres-
cent City and Suwannee in the
4:oo pm game and Wolfson and
Bradford in the 6:00 pm game.
If the Cats are to make it to the
final as Ruise predicts, they will


have to contend with two teams
that have handed them early sea-
son defeats in their bracket.
The Wildcats lost close games
to Suwannee and Crescent City
but Ruise believes the team has
learned a lot in the early season.
The tournament runs Dec. 29
through 31 with games starting
at 2:00 pm on all three days. The
finals are at 8:00 pm on Dec. 31.



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bachelor of arts degree in con-
temporary worship with aca-
demic honors from the Baptist
College of Florida, Jennifer is the
daughter of Stephen and Deborah
Johnson of Macclenny and the
granddaughter of Wayne and Gail
Shirley of Owens Cross Roads,
Alabama and Robert and Louise
Johnson of Bowie, Maryland.
She is a 2006 graduate and
also a member of First Baptist
Church of Glen St. Mary. Follow-
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THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS


Letters to Santa


The following letters to Santa
are from Mrs. Taylor's second
grade class at Macclenny Ele-
mentary School.

Dear Santa:
This Cristmas I would like ever-
body to be well. If I'm good can I
have a motercycal, a trip to Disney
World, and for all my family's sur-
geries and sicknesess to go away.
David Johns III
Dear Santa:
How are you doing? I would like a
Nintindo DS, dirtbike, and an I-Pod.
I would like my friends to stop fight-
ing.
Jacob Carver
Dear Santa:
Are you rich? I want an DSI, an
red computer, mine flex and a rifle.
How long is your beard and do you
ever get anything caught in it? I'm
100 just kidding, I'm seven. I have
over 200 dallors but my dad says do
not spend.
Brandon
Dear Santa:
How are you and Mrs. Claus?
For Christmas I want a pink bike,
Wizards of Waverly Place game for
Nintendo D.S., and a Whoopsie Doo
baby doll. I also want poor people
and everybody in the world to have
a cheerful Christmas. How old are
you and Mrs. Claus? Do you have a
new reindeer yet? What are your fa-
vorite cookies? How many elves do
you have? What language do you
speak to the elves?
Samantha Ortiz-Nizieri
Dear Santa:
I want a pelet gun, pocket knife,
and a huge stuffed tiger. I wish that
the poor people in Hondorous get
everything they want for Christ-
mas.
Nicholas Melvin
Dear Santa:
How is Mrs. Claus? How are you?
How much do you weigh? How old
are you? For Christmas I want an
Nintendo D.S.I., an makeup kit just
like Hannah Montana's and a di-
ary. For Christmas I want the whole
world to quit fighting.
Emmalee Campbell
Dear Santa:
This Christmas I want a Nintindo
DS, a game called Zelda the Phan-
tom Hourglass for DS and a game
cube game. Oh and could you make
is snow out here in FL and give
people a better life?
Love, Griffin Hodges
P.S. How are you and Mrs.
Claus?
P.S.S. How many elves do you
have?
Dear Santa:
I would like a D.S. and a Sponge-
bob laptop. I would like the whole
world to have food, shelter and a
Merry Christmas.
Yours Truly, Kylie B.
P.S. The whole world needs
kindness that's another gift to give
the whole world.
Dear Santa:
I want a moon sand play set, any
kind of bakugon, and a new trans-
former toy.
Daniel P. Nguyen
Dear Santa:
I want a real car for my mama
and some Dove candy. I want an
ideal life. for Christmas I would like
a doll house, 2 wheel scooter and a
2 wheel bike.
p.s. How many elves do you
have?
p.p.s Do you have any school's.
Hanna Tran
Dear Santa:
for Christmas I want a nintendo
DS and the lego power miner tita-
nium command rig the nintendo
DS is a machine that only works on
electricity the titaneium command
rig does not work on electricity but
I do want three hundred fast passes
to go on the Simpsons ride and
sceche it? the simpsons game.
Tyler Hardin
Dear Santa:
I want the game Zelda Spirit
tracks and an electric guitar with an
amp. But what I want the most is it
to snow in Florida.
Ryan Hall
Dear Santa:
For Christmas I would like a D.S.i,
a four-wheeler, a black Lab, and for
every body to have a better life. How
is Mrs. Claus doing? Did you get a
new reindeer? How old is Comet?
How many elves to you have?
Kalea Higginbotham
Dear Santa:


Dear Santa:
I want an i-pod, crayon maker,
and a pet rabbit. I also want to make
sure pure people eat on Christmas
Day. Thats all I want for Christmas.
How are you and Mrs. Claus?
Hope Raulerson
Dear Santa:
This year I want for Christmas is a
D.S., Lego D.S. cover, and Lego Xbox
360 games.
P.S. I wish that Christmas was
every day.
P.P.S. Please write me back.
Teddy Hammock


Dear Santa:
I wish for Nintindo DS, an I pod,
and a My little mommy doll. For
Christmas I want Santa to get hom-
less people homes and get stuff for
the army. Santa do you really have
8 too 9 remain deer? Are any of the
rain deer sick? How are you and
Miss Claus? What is your and Miss
Clauses favorite color?
P.S. Thank you for all the pres-
ents last year.
Lindsay Rhoden


Dear Santa:
Thank you for all of the mov-
ies you have given me. My name
is Amanda. I am wondering if you
will get m a Wii. I made a vow to my
friends that I would get them a gift.
I was thinking that I would get them
a book. I would like a Wii, D.S.i and
P.S. games. I hope you have a merry
Christmas. You are the best.
P.S. How are all of the reindeer?
P.S.S. How is Miss Clause?
P.P.P.S Am I on the nauty list?
P.P.P.P.S. Can you please write me
back?
Amanda Johns
Dear Santa:
What I want for Christmas this
year is a scooter, a teddy bear, Cam
Jansen books, and a nintendo DS.


My wish for the world is for them to
have a happy holiday.
Kaylee Hollingsworth
Dear Santa:
This Christmas I would like to get
D.S.I., a Littlest Pet shop adventure
pets, and a pink gutar. I also would
love for the world to be ideal.
P.S. I wish I can have every thing
I want.
P.S. I hope the worl dwill be
ideal.
Ashley Wyland

Santa Clause would like to let
the children know he appreci-
ates their letters and him and
his elves are working overtime
to prepare for Christmas.


ONLY 10 DAYS LEF


AND COUNTING..


I want a DSi for Christmas. Also I
want High School Musical 3 on DS.
For my mom I would like for her to
get everything she wants for Christ-
mas. I would like for the world to be
a easier place for everyone. It would
be really great if everybody got ev-
erything they wanted.
Maci Fisher


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