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NEFSH cost-care study 'rigged'
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contract Percentage of patients
contract . showing improvement 90.75% 86.5%
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NEWS EDITOR
reporter@bakercountypress.com - r Number of
The results of a study com- re-admissions after 12 10 21
paring costs, staffing and six months
treatment at three state men- Nbf
tal health hospitals, includinguer rect- 1.29 1.5 1.11
Northeast Florida State Hospi- staff per patient
tal, show that while treatment Median length of stay
costs more at the Macclennyfa- o
cility, patients are better for it. in daysfor 298 189 177
The Florida Legislature's Of- discharged patients
fice of Program Policy Analysis Co r p t pr dy 336 $379 $321
& Government Accountablity, Cost per patient per day $336$37
or OPPAGA, conducted the re-
See page 2)
Presented French Legion of Honor
Elgin Barnes recognized
for post-D-Day combat
KELLEY LANNIGAN I FEATURES
features@bakercountypress.com
T he date was June 11,1944. American
soldiers were fighting to liberate the
small French village of La Haye from
the grip of German Nazis when an enemy
mortar exploded in their midst.
The walls of the church they were '
standing next to were reduced to rubble. (
The surviving soldiers were loaded on a
jeep and rushed to a makeshift hospital in
the middle of a cornfield. As the surgeon .
worked frantically to stabilize the deep ..1 4 S
wound in his chest, nineteen-year-old Elgin Barnes
Elgin Barnes wondered if he would see his beloved Baker County
again ...
Sixty-six years later, on Feb-
ruary 12, 2010, Elgin Barnes
was awarded the French Legion
of Honor medal at a ceremony
held at Jacksonville City Hall
honoring eight WWII veterans
in Northeast Florida, six of
whom were in attendance.
Mr. Barnes was the first
to receive his medal from the
Consul General of France Gael
de Maisonneuve, who traveled
north from Miami for the cer-
emony.
"It's only high time that the
French government could thank
Elgin for his service and the sac-
Baker County
health outcomes
expected to rank
eighth worst in
Florida
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rifices of his friends in battle,"
said the diplomat before pin-
ning the shiny green and white
decoration to Mr. Barnes'lapel.
The French Legion of Honor
medal is the highest award given
by the French government. Mr.
Barnes has received six other
medals for his military service,
including the Purple Heart.
His recognition was followed
by those honoring five others
who helped storm the beach at
Normandy on D-Day, which led
to the liberation of France from
its German occupiers. They
included Edmund Di Bianco
of Palm Coast, Roper Ellis of
Jacksonville, Rudolph Marini of
Middleburg, John Robertson of
Jacksonville and Lester Ellison
of Orange Park.
The principal trumpet player
from the Jacksonville Sym-
phony Orchestra, Cliff Newton,
also performed the national
anthems of both France and the
US. The ceremony was hosted
PHOTO BY JOEL ADDINGTON
Elgin Barnes receives the French Legion of Honor medal.
by the City of Jacksonville Vet-
erans Affairs office and Fran-
cois Kloc, president of Alliance
Francaise de Jacksonville.
Many of the veterans' family
members, friends and others,
like the Patriot Guard Riders
who formed a flag line during
the proceedings, were on hand
as well.
"I was so thrilled to be able
to go to the ceremony because I
am so amazingly proud of him,"
wrote Mr. Ellison's granddaugh-
ter on her blog. "And I even got
to speak some French."
What follows are a number of
Mr. Barnes' recollections from
the more than seven decades
since the day he was injured by
that mortar blast.
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An encampment near Omaha Beach
June 14,1944
When the worst of the initial
fighting was over, a clergyman
held a brief service for the men.
The soldiers then began moving
in to set up camp. From their
elevated location, they could
look down on a farm in a valley.
Sometimes they saw a woman
come out of the house and do
her chores, which included
feeding her chickens.
The chickens started to look
a whole lot better than the K-
Rations the men were living on.
One American soldier spoke
French. Keeping out of sight as
much as possible, he made his
way down the valley to the farm
See page 6)
Beating
suspect
is being
returned
JOEL ADDINGTON
NEWS EDITOR
reporter@bakercountypress.com
The Tennessee man accused
of severely beating a friend at
a Macclenny motel February
3, was arrested at his mother's
residence in Surgoinsville,
Tenn. about a week later.
Baker County sheriffs in-
vestigator Chuck Brannan went
February 15 to pick up Adam
Leslie Woods, 27, who made
his initial court appearance in
Rogersville, Tenn., a location
similar to Macclenny, the inves-
tigator said.
"He really beat that guy
See page 2)
County passes
on replacement
of a code officer
JOEL ADDINGTON
NEWS EDITOR
reporter@bakercountypress.com
The county will not replace
its code enforcement officer, a
position vacated with the death
of Phil Thomas in December of
2009.
Though the county's code
enforcement board has met
only once since last September,
Building Department director
Bob Hathcox said he and his
secretary have been fielding
code enforcement complaints,
visiting properties to verify vio-
lations, mailing certified notices
and giving property owners
guidance on coming into com-
pliance.
"There's quite a bit to do for
code enforcement," he told the
Baker County Commission the
evening of February 15 while
requesting board members au-
thorize filling the position.
Mr. Hathcox recommended
24 hours a week at roughly $10
an hour. The position was bud-
geted this year for 30 hours a
week at $13 per hour this year.
"We've grown to a point in
Baker County that we need to
consider hiring a code enforce-
ment officer," he said, citing the
six hours he spent reviewing
property records for a new code
enforcement case.
Mr. Hathcox said that con-
trary to the assumption that
the work load has slowed in
the building department, there
were 139 permits issued and
362 inspections completed in
the last three months of 2009;
partially due to a 14-percent in-
crease in housing.
"If we do not hire someone,
there is a possibility that some-
thing in code enforcement will
go slacking, or on the building
side," he said, adding that resi-
dents could see a drop in the
quality of service they've had in
the past. "What we need is not
a contract person, it's someone
that's sympathetic to the citi-
zens of Baker County."
Commissioners, anticipating
falling revenues for next year's
budget, were not convinced.
"Companies across the coun-
try are asking employees to do
more with less ..." noted Com-
missioner Mike Griffis.
He suggested that if a back-
log of code enforcement cases
develops, the county could
consider contracting with an-
other jurisdiction like the City
of Macclenny or neighboring
counties that may have avail-
able manpower.
"We're going to have to think
outside the box on this budget,"
Mr. Griffis said.
Commissioners Mark Hart-
ley and Alex Robinson agreed
that now was not the right time
to fill the position.
Mr. Hartley called for as-
sistant county planner Caro-
lyn Bissonnette to assist Mr.
Hathcox's staff in moving code
enforcement cases forward.
"I think we need to try that
first," he said.
In other business this week,
the board awarded the con-
tract for installation of a well
and septic system at St. Mary
Shoal's Park to low bidders
Connie White Septic Tank at
$6391 and Roger Raulerson
Well Drilling at $5600. Three
bids were received for the septic
system and two on the well.
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NEFSH study is said 'rigged'
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view, which a handful of NEFSH
employees believe was biased
from the start.
Draft memorandums report-
ing OPPAGA's results have been
given to legislators and the De-
partment of Children and Fami-
lies, the state department re-
sponsible for governing the three
facilities.
A copy of the draft dated
February 4 was obtained by The
Baker County Press, though not
by OPPAGA, which cited a statu-
tory exemption to public records
laws for "working papers" of the
state's auditor general.
OPPAGA is overseen by the
Joint Legislative Auditing Com-
mittee, made up of senators and
representatives from both par-
ties, but chaired by two Republi-
cans, Representative Greg Evers
of Milton and senate majority
leader Alex Diaz de la Portilla of
Miami. The committee also ap-
points Florida's auditor general.
Besides NEFSH, the publicly-
managed Florida State Hospital
[FSH] in Chattahoochee and
South Florida State Hospital
[SFSH] in Pembroke Pines were
the other two facilities evaluated.
The latter hospital is managed
by GEO Group, Inc., which runs
prisons, hospitals and mental
health facilities for government
agencies worldwide.
Specifically, OPPAGA exam-
ined each hospital's bed capacity,
patient loads, funding, patient-
to-staff ratios, the characteris-
tics of patients treated and key
performance measures like how
long patients stay, patient im-
provement, how often they're re-
admitted after treatment and the
frequency of "harmful" patient
events.
"I hate to say it was a politi-
cal deal, but I know it was," said
Macclenny City Commissioner
and NEFSH employee Phil Rho-
den. "The questions they asked
were designed to make GEO look
good."
The results
The February 4 draft reports
that NEFSH's cost per patient
per day of care was $336 for the
2008-09 fiscal year while the
same cost was $321 at SFSH and
$379 at FSH. Similarly, FSH had
the highest staff-to-patient ratio
at 1.5 staffers for each patient,
while NEFSH had 1.29 and SFSH
1.11; all during 2008-09.
The figures account for only
direct-care staff like physicians,
nurses, pharmacists and mental
health treatment providers.
However, the Macclenny hos-
pital showed the highest percent-
age of patients whose functioning
improved between the 2006-07
and 2008-09 fiscal years.
The percent of patients dem-
onstrating better abilities, emo-
tional states, relationships and
personal safety averaged 90.75
percent at NEFSH, 88 percent at
SFSH and 86.5 percent at FSH.
Patients also tended to remain
longer at NEFSH, where the es-
timated average length of stay in
days during the three years above
measured 608 days. Meanwhile,
the same average at FSH reached
427 days and only 212 days at
SFSH, the facility managed by
GEO Group.
According to Dr. Gary Dopson,
the mayor of Macclenny who also
works for NEFSH, those statistics
"I FEEL LIKE
A FISH
WITH NO WATER."
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are somewhat deceiving.
"GEO is going to beat us on
that because we have to take their
traumatic brain injuries," he said.
'They usually have to stay. They
don't get out ... The study was de-
signed to make us look bad and
GEO look good."
However, when OPPAGA ex-
amined the length of stays for
patients that were eventually
discharged during the three-year
period, stays at NEFSH averaged
298 days while those at SFSH
and FSH averaged 177 and 189,
respectively.
The high number of discharg-
es at SFSH, which totaled 563 for
2006-07 through 2008-09, also
led to a lower readmission per-
centage for the facility.
The percentage represents the
number of patients readmitted
within six months after being dis-
charged. While the Pembrooke
Pines hospital had the most read-
missions at 21, the readmission
percentage was slightly lower
than NEFSH's percentage of 4.4
percent, with 12 patients return-
ing out of 271 discharged from
the Macclenny hospital.
FSH's readmissions amounted
to 2.3 percent of 428 patients dis-
charged.
OPPAGA noted the differences
were not statistically significant.
Why now?
OPPAGA's review came less
than a year after a heated debate
over privatizing management at
NEFSH during the 2009 legisla-
tive session.
Proponents of the move
framed it as a way for the cash-
strapped state to save millions of
dollars in the budget.
Opponents of privatization
pointed to the high quality of
patient care at the facility and
its economic importance to the
community.
NEFSH employs more than
500 Baker County residents and
more than 1200 in all. Officials
feared that if run privately, jobs
and benefits could be slashed or
the hospital relocated to another
county altogether.
The push for privatization
failed in 2009, but many here
believe the reprieve is only tem-
porary.
Over the last year NEFSH has
identified more than $3.7 mil-
lion in potential cost-savings and
attained national accreditation
from the Commission on Ac-
creditation of Rehabilitative Fa-
cilities or CARF, an international
accrediting body for non-surgical
health care facilities.
Beating suspect caught
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pretty bad," said Mr. Brannan,
adding that it took two surgeries
to reconstruct the bones in the
victim's face.
William Tomblin, 34, of Mor-
ristown, Tenn. was flown to
Shands Jacksonville following
the 5:30 am attack at the Ameri-
can Inn on South 6th St.
According to police reports,
Mr. Tomblin said he was struck
repeatedlyby 28-inch metal base-
ball bat after refusing to give Mr.
Woods money.
The two men had been friends
for about four years and were
traveling to a pain clinic in Jack-
sonville. Mr. Tomblin told depu-
ties he'd been seeing a doctor in
South Florida for some time, and
the office had opened a closer
branch in Jacksonville.
The night before the beating,
the men had been drinking both
at the motel and a local bar. Mr.
Tomblin said Mr. Woods wanted
to leave to buy drugs, but that he
declined and went to bed. When
Mr. Tomblin awoke, the suspect
was standing over him with the
bat and demanded the money,
the victim said.
Mr. Tomblin managed to push
his assailant out of the motel
room and lock the door. Surveil-
lance video shows Mr. Woods
dropping the bat in a garbage
can and leaving in a white Ford
Ranger.
Evidence collected by inves-
tigators included blood-stained
sheets and pillows. The motel
room's carpet had to be cleaned
and the walls repainted.
Police in Morristown con-
firmed Mr. Woods' identity and
warrant was issued for his arrest.
Mr. Woods is expected to make
his first appearance in court here
February 16 on aggravated battery
and property damage charges.
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She was in on the '50th birthday' conspiracy
THE BACK
PORCH
Kelley Lannigan
Poor Joel Barber. He got set-
up good recently.
He arrived at Gibson Mc-
Donald furniture store where he
works on what he thought would
be a routine Wednesday, only to
find large multi-colored posters
bearing his image plastered on
the front doors.
Seems his employees con-
spired with the company's cor-
porate office to create some
advertising for a 50% off sale to
coincide with his 50th birthday.
Nearly a full page in size, the
advertisement featured three
photos of Joel: one from third
grade, one from high school
graduation, and one taken just
two weeks ago. The ad also ran
on the back page of The Press,
meaning that everywhere he
went he'd get to see himself all
over Baker County.
Unassuming and humble, Joel
is not the sort to draw attention
to himself. If posters and the ad
weren't bad enough, he entered
the store to find his desk sabo-
taged as well.
His desk chair was missing
and there was a wheelchair and
a walker in its place. On the desk
sat a case of Depends undergar-
ments, compliments of his loyal
staff. A video featuring a hair
replacement service played non-
stop on a nearby large screen
TV.
I was in on the conspiracy. My
role was to take the recent photo
for the ad. I don't know what ex-
cuse his employees gave him, but
I had to play innocent. I guess I
did a good job. The poor man
never had a clue.
I caught up with him a few
days ago and asked if he'd en-
joyed his birthday.
"I'm about sick of looking at
myself and seeing myself coming
and going," he said.
Seems I influenced his wife's
birthday celebration, too. When
I decided to jump out of an air-
plane over Cape Canaveral last
August, my account of the event
ran in The Press and Joel saw it.
"That's what I'm giving Bambi
for her birthday!" he declared
when I saw him at a Rotary Club
meeting one day. "She's always
wanted to sky dive and that
would be the perfect gift."
And so he did. Bambi is sched-
uled to make her jump soon.
I saw her a few days ago.
I asked if she was looking
forward to being airborne, won-
during if her experience would
resemble mine.
She started to laugh.
"I can't wait," she said. "But
to be on the safe side, I think I'll
take along one of those Depends
Joel got for his birthday. You
never know."
Seeing snow in Atlanta brought back Buffalo
Memory of going to the dentist in a blizzard pulled by a sled
MY SIDE OF
THE MATTER
ROBERT GERARD
When we left for Tennessee on
Friday to visit our daughter Sara
Beth at the Cumberland County
Playhouse it was raining.
And raining. And raining. It
was miserable. The rain pounded
down on the car and made the
driving treacherous as we drove
north through Georgia.
There's a great sentence in
Flannery O'Connor's "A Good
Man is Hard to Find" that per-
fectly describes how I feel about
driving through Georgia. The
little boy looks at his father and
says, "Let's drive through Geor-
gia fast so we don't have to look
at it."
Unfortunately, when you're
driving through the rain, you
don't get to drive through Geor-
gia fast and you have to look at it.
There's not much to see and the
rain doesn't make it any prettier.
Then, around Macon, things
began to change.
"I think the rain is turning to
snow," I said.
"It does look more solid,"
observed wife Kelley.
Within a few miles it was
definitely snowing. As we I
passed Macon and got closer
to Atlanta it was steadily
snowing. That's when I made
my first mistake. I decided
to skip the bypass and drive
through Atlanta.
I hate the bypass around
Atlanta. There's always
construction and it's very
confusing. I prefer go-
ing through the city and
at 2:00 pm it shouldn't
have been a big deal. But little
did I know they had let school out
for the snow and businesses had
sent home their workers. Every-
one and their brother was trying
to leave Atlanta at the same time
I was trying to drive through it.
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And now it was really snowing
driving snow, snowin the trees,
snow covering parked cars, snow
slamming into my windshield.
Going to mph through Atlanta
allowed
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me
plenty of time to enjoy the snow
and think back.
This wasn't my first time in
snow. I am a veteran of snow
- well, kind of. I'm as much a
veteran as a kid of six could be.
When I was six years old I lived in
Buffalo, New York and snow was
part of our everyday vocabulary.
My father's sentences were
punctuated by phrases like "lake
effect snow (meaning wind so
high that they piled 14-foot
drifts)," "ice storm (much worse
than snow storms)," "white out
(can't see a foot in front of you
and if you don't wear sun glasses
you get 'snow blind')," and "slush
(not nearly as much fun as a
'slushy')."
"It's so pretty," Kelley said as
we crawled along at to mph.
I had to agree. Snow is really
beautiful when you are looking at
it through a window. When you
aren't it is really wet and cold.
I remember the 14-foot drifts.
One of my earliest memories as a
kid was being snowed in. It was
fine with me, heck, I was 5 years
old. It was not, however, okay
with my dad who couldn't open
the front door because he was
met with a mountain of the white
stuff.
In frustration, my dad went
down in the basement with a
snow shovel. He opened up the
basement window and shoveled
the snow onto the cement floor
until he had a tunnel to the out-
side world. He crawled out and
several hours later we were able
to open the front door.
At least until the next
snow storm.
The only thing I re-
member clearly about
being in a blizzard was the
day I woke up with an ab-
scessed tooth. I was up all
night in pain and the snow
drifted down outside the
window.
It was unsafe to drive but
the dentist office was open
downtown and they would
see me. My parents weren't
going to let a blizzard stop
them from getting their 5-
year-old son to the dentist's
office.
They packed me up in my
snow suit (see Randy inA Christ-
mas Story). A snow suit is like
being encased in armor. Then
they strapped my me to my sled
and pulled me out into the bliz-
zard.
It was frightfully cold and
the dentist's office was about to
blocks away. I couldn't see any-
thing and could barely see my
parents. It was bitter cold, but my
tooth hurt so badly I didn't care.
Ironically, after the dentist fixed
my tooth I got a certificate for a
free ice cream cone.
My parents passed on the ice
cream shop on the way home.
The snow stopped on the out-
skirts of Chattanooga. Though
it was in the twenties the whole
time we were there, we got to
see Sara Beth sing and dance in
Annie and enjoy the hilarious
Greater Tuna.
This morning when we woke
up there was a foot of snow on
the ground. It came from out of
nowhere and made Sara's house
and grounds look like a fairy-
land. It was absolutely beautiful
and delayed our departure as we
threw snowballs and took pic-
tures. For me, it took me back to
my childhood. Doesn't get much
better than that.
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On Point
In Print
Joel Addington
While reporting about the
review of NEFSH and two other
state mental health facilities -
one under government manage-
ment and another privately man-
aged by a group of researchers
working on behalf of the Florida
Legislature, I was struck by how
much sense the results made;
and how "not surprising" they
really were.
After digesting most of the
18-page draft memorandum on
the review's findings, and see-
ing in black and white the data,
appendixed and footnoted at
every turn, I thought, Iprobably
would've come to the same con-
clusion if I had just spit-balled
an answer to the basic question
posed by the study itself.
Is privatizing management
at more of the state's residential
mental health facilities the best
course of action?
I would have said that sure,
a corporation like GEO Group,
with its wealth of experience in
the field and global resources,
would surely be able to save the
state some cash. Their lobbyists
were touting a roughly $4 million
annual savings last year.
At least initially, the state
would win, the taxpayers by ex-
tension and GEO's brass and
shareholders as well.
But I also would've been will-
ing to gamble that patients would
be the losers, that treatment
would not be as effective, and in
the long run, taxpayers would
shoulder the burden as they al-
ways do.
One NEFSH doctor said off
the record of course that he
believed GEO would be willing
to low-ball its contract with the
state, take financial losses in the
beginning, in hopes of gaining
control of all the state's hospitals
in the future.
And once Tallahassee hands
over the keys, wresting them
back when GEO, or whoever, de-
manded an ever-increasing man-
agement fee could prove very dif-
ficult, he said.
Who knows? What we do
know, thanks to OPPAGA's good
work, is that it costs about $15
more per patient per day for
treatment at NEFSH compared
to the GEO-run facility, South
Florida State Hospital, which is
about half NEFSH's size.
GEO's contract relieves it of
treating patients suffering from
traumatic brain injuries. Accord-
ing to OPPAGA, the Pembroke
Pines hospital managed by GEO
has a 16 percent lower ratio of
direct-care staff to patients than
NEFSH and 35 percent lower
than the publicly-run Florida
State Hospital in Chattahoochee.
You can see where the extra
$15 per patient is going. OP-
PAGA also reported that patients
spend less time at the GEO facil-
ity than at NEFSH before being
discharged. If they could treat
people faster and show the same
outcomes as NEFSH, that would
be noteworthy. But they can't.
GEO patients are showing
less improvement than those at
NEFSH and the rate of "harmful
events" (whatever that means)
for GEO patients is 2.8 per too
versis 1.7 at NEFSH.
I was dumbfounded to dis-
cover that when more dollars
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Three juvenile males were ar-
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time burglary of a residence near
the home of one of them off Crews
Rd. north of Glen St. Mary.
The trio, two of them broth-
ers ages 16 and 14 from Glen, are
charged with a number of counts,
including armed burglary a
first-degree felony for steal-
ing two pistols, jewelry and tools
from the residence of Steven and
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Police were called after two
witnesses saw three males flee-
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nearby woods about 2:00 that
afternoon. Two K-9 teams from
Baker Correctional prison fol-
lowed the tracks on two different
routes to the home of the third
suspect, age 14.
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and tools were taken from vari-
ous rooms inside. No value was
assigned to the property.
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brought to county jail by parents
later that day, and one of the 14-
year-olds confessed to the crime.
The brothers at first insisted they
had been at Baker County High
School and knew nothing of the
burglary, and they were arrested
after school officials established
they had indeed skipped that
day.
Principal Thomas Hill recalled
the brothers brought lunch at
midday for another student, and
told him they were ill with the flu
and their mother was aware of
their absence.
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pects wore shoes that matched
those at the scene and others
along the trail followed by the
dogs.
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burglary, the boys are charged
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grand theft of firearms, and with
misdemeanor criminal mischief
for breaking the window.
In another home burglary in-
volving firearms, this one during
daylight hours on February 8,
someone pried open a rear door
at the residence of Mathew Trac-
er on Stacey Barber Rd.
The victim told Deputy Tony
Norman several firearms were
removed from a gun safe, an-
other was taken from a bedroom
night stand and a second safe
with $4000 cash and a watch
was carted off the property.
The burglary occurred be-
tween 6:00 am-6:oo pm and
Mr. Tracer also noted a laptop
computer missing from a closet.
The other guns were a .12-gauge
shotgun, a .22-caliber rifle and
revolver and a .50-caliber rifle.
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scene.
The victim tallied the loss, in-
cluding the cash, at $7685.
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A strong glue was used to
disable a front door lock at the
residence of Margaret McDonald
off North First St. in Macclenny
during the day on February 8.
Deputy Robert Simpkins not-
ed in his report there is a suspect
in the vandalism an estranged
wife of Ms. McDonald's current
boyfriend.
Tires on vehicles belonging
to Wanda Turner and her hus-
band were reported damaged by
roofing nails between February
7-11.
The complainant told Sgt.
Market several mailboxes near
her residence off Carl Brown
Rd. were damaged as well, and
blamed an ex-neighbor who had
been involved in a past easement
dispute.
A complaint for vandalism
was filed against Allison Wilson,
27, of Macclenny for damaging a
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A six-member jury took about an hour on Febru- A number of other defendants were sentenced by
ary 11 to convict a Bryceville man of trafficking in Judge Phyllis Rosier during regular criminal court
prescription drugs. on February 15:
Two other juries last week acquitted defendants Mario Preston, an inmate at Baker Correction-
in both felony and misdemeanor cases. al, was given a lo-year sentence for setting fire to a
Last week's trial was the second one for James mattress at the prison. The sentence is to run con-
Childs, 48, and he will be sentenced next Monday. currently to a 35-year term he is already serving for
He has already been sentenced by Senior Judge a Hillsborough County murder.
Elzie Sanders to a minimum/ Mr. Preston pleaded no contest to first-degree
mandatory three years on the arson.
first trafficking conviction. Johnnie Lee Belford pleaded no contest to two
Mr. Chnlds was arrested f counts of felony petty theft and one of burglary, and
in June of last year following
the two un derover buys. Last was given a year in countyjail less 106 days already
the two undercover buys. Last
week the jury heard testimony served.
that the defendant sold 20 Cody Hodges entered a no contest plea to driv-
Lortabs, a prescription medi- ing on a suspended license, possession of cocaine
cation, to Deputy Mike Hauge and misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Judge
on the parking lot of the Mac- Rosier ordered him on drug offender probation for
clenny Walmart. The officer 18 months and withheld adjudication on the cocaine
paid $1oo for the drugs. charge.
The defendant has appealed James Childs The judge ordered a year on probation for
the earlier conviction on the Christopher Jenkins in return for a plea to failure to
basis of ineffective counsel from public defender register as a sex offender. He also will bear the cost
George Nelson. He had intended to represent him- of a GPS monitor.
self in the second trial, but Judge James Nilon ruled *Samantha Hunter admitted to violating pro-
he was not competent to do so. bation and Judge Rosier modified it to a two-year
In other trials last week: house arrest with drug offender sanctions. Ms.
Another six-member jury decided the state pre- Hunter also cannot leave the state.
sented insufficient evidence that Dorian Surrency, Joel Kendrick was placed on an 18-month drug
a 16-year-old Macclenny youth being tried as an offender probation after he pleaded no contest to
adult, was guilty of robbery with a firearm and ag- grand theft of a firearm. He must also undergo a
gravated assault with intent to commit a felony in a month long in-patient substance abuse treatment.
July, 2009 case. Michael Thrift admitted violating probation in
Surrency, who has several other criminal cases two drug cases from 2007, and was sentenced to a
still pending in juvenile jurisdiction, was arrested two drug cases followed b two yas sentenced to a
for robbing a skateboarder of $2 in the parking loty w e .
of the Christian Fellowship Temple late on July 28. with drug offender sanctions.
Kirsten Hilliard, 20, of Sanderson was acquitted The judge reinstated a drug-offender probation
in misdemeanor court of failure to report damage to for Crystal Parker, who admitted to violating, and
a parked vehicle in another case from July, 2009. also ordered her to do 50 hours of community ser-
She was accused of driving a vehicle that struck vice.
another in the parking lot of Country Federal Credit Thomas Mercer made a similar admission and
Union in Macclenny, then leaving the scene. Ms. was ordered to undergo substance abuse evaluation
Hilliard's defense was it was a case of mistaken and do the 50 hours.
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NEW RIVER LANDFILL
Garbage from Alachua blows away
JOEL ADDINGTON
NEWS EDITOR
reporter@bakercountypress.com
The New River landfill is investigating how
to respond to a recent drop in waste from its
largest customer, Alachua County, that could
cost the tri-county facility an estimated $1.5
million during the next year.
Emerald Waste Services has already begun
diverting garbage from unincorporated Ala-
chua County and the City of Gainesville to the
Chesser Island landfill in southern Georgia,
some 70-plus miles north of the New River
landfill.
During the three-day period of February
8-1o, an average of 240 fewer tons of waste
per day arrived from Alachua County, New
River's executive director Darrell O'Neal said
at the monthly meeting of the facility's board
of directors February 11.
"What we need to do is, over the next four
weeks, analyze this ... then decide what to do,
if anything," he told the board, which consists
of two county commissioners from each of
New River's member counties Baker, Brad-
ford and Union.
He recommended tasking the landfill's en-
gineering firm, Jones Edmunds, with evaluat-
ing the impact from the lost waste and devel-
oping possible options, like seeking additional
sources of waste or adjusting tipping fees.
The board approved a roughly $14,000
work order to do so.
Mr. O'Neal said that while the decreased
volume of waste means lost revenue in the
near term, it also prolongs the useful life of
c What we need to
do is, over the next
Sbfour weeks, analyze
this... then decide
what to do, if
anything.
Darrell O'Neal
NewRiver ExecutiveDirector)
the facility by making more space available.
Emerald Waste Services, or EWS, had
been bringing waste into a government-run
Alachua County transfer station northeast
of Gainesville, which in turn made its way to
Raiford in accordance with New River's con-
tract with Alachua County.
To save money the transfer station's tip-
ping fee tops $51 a ton the company began
taking the garbage to a private transfer station
it purchased from Waste Management south-
west of Gainesville on Archer Road.
EWS approached New River in late Janu-
ary about lowering its $32 tipping fee in ex-
change for not rerouting the waste someplace
else.
Mr. O'Neal said he met with Bob Shires,
EWS's vice president for Central Florida, and
was told a proposal from Waste Management
to haul the trash from the new transfer sta-
tion to the Chesser Island facility for $32.50 a
ton would save EWS about $20 per ton. Mr.
Shires reportedly wanted the $24 per ton rate
that member counties enjoy at New River.
"I told him that would be tough. That [$24]
was basically our cost," said Mr. O'Neal, add-
ing that it doesn't account for closure funds or
other long-term costs.
The landfill is required to keep more than
$8 million on hand in the event the facility
must shut down immediately.
In other business that evening:
The landfill's auditor reported results
from its annual review of New River's finan-
cial records for the year ending September 31,
2009.
The audit showed that revenues remained
roughly the same as the previous year while
salaries and benefits rose five percent, closure
expenses increased and operating costs fell.
Net assets finished the year at $1.6 million,
roughly $800,000 less than the previous
year.
"You're still making money, just not as
much as last year," said auditor Lora Douglas
of DDF CPA Group in Orange Park.
The board approved the purchase of a
CAT skid steer for $47,500. Assistant landfill
director Perry Kent said the equipment had
been rented in the past, but would be needed
regularly during construction of the landfill's
new Cell 6, now being permitted.
Two additional work orders were ap-
proved for Jones Edmunds about $56,000
for developing a Request for Proposals on
potential uses for landfill gas and another
roughly $167,000 for engineering related to
construction of the new cell.
JOEL ADDINGTON
NEWS EDITOR
reporter@bakercountypress.com
Plans to double the size of a cy-
press log mill north of Macclenny
on the eastside of SR 121 will be
considered by the Baker County
Commission next month.
The expansion by Thrift Log
Homes gained a positive recom-
mendation from the Local Plan-
ning Agency [LPA] the evening of
February 12, despite fears from
a nearby property owner about
the possibility of a more intense
industrial use on the property in
the future.
"We plan for the worst in plan-
ning ..." planning director Ed
Preston told the LPA board while
presenting Mr. Thrift's request
to rezone a roughly lo-acre par-
cel immediately south of the mill
from agriculture to industrial.
"There is the possibility that the
use could change to something
else."
By zoning the adjacent prop-
erty industrial as the mill is
classified the county effec-
tively opens the parcel to all the
uses permitted under industrial
zoning, including chemical and
fertilizer manufacturing, explo-
sive manufacturing and storage,
scrap yards, warehouses and a
host of other activities.
Carolyn Conway of Fernan-
dina Beach owns the vacant tract
on the west side of SR 121 across
from the mill. She feared that if
the property was sold in the fu-
ture, it could prove harmful for
her land.
"Suppose you move on and
somebody puts explosive manu-
facturing or a junk yard there,"
said Ms. Conway, who is also
a cousin of the applicant Jody
Thrift. "They're not really desir-
able things to have across the
street."
Ms. Conway didn't oppose ex-
pansion of the log mill but asked
if there was a way to avoid the
other uses down the road.
'"The county has no way of pre-
venting that from happening,"
said Mr. Preston.
Mr. Thrift and his father had
assumed for the last 30 years
the southern parcel was zoned
industrial too. It wasn't until last
year, when they began planning
an expansion of the log mill, they
found out different, he said.
"Ten acres is going to blow up
just as bad as 20 [acres]," Mr.
Thrift said. "[Industrial zoning]
is already there."
The board voted unanimously
to recommend approval the re-
zoning request to county com-
missioners. They're expected to
consider the matter March 15.
Residents: Bill Davis Rd. doesn't need
more traffic
The only other request that
evening came from Randy Crews,
who wanted approval to use the
homestead division provision
of the land development regula-
tions.
The law permits carving off
two, 2.5-acre lots or one, 5-acre
lot each year for sale without pav-
ing any roads. Normally, tracts
can only be divided once before
subdivision regulations requir-
ing paving to the nearest paved
road.
About 11o acres of Mr. Crews
holdings in the area east of CR
229 and south of I-io meet all
the requirements for homestead
division, which include having
certain agricultural zoning clas-
sifications, being under the same
ownership for at least five years
and conforming with other land
development rules.
The tract is located directly
south of the newly-paved Reid
Stafford Road and immediately
east of Bill Davis Road.
A number of Bill Davis resi-
dents opposed the request be-
cause of the impact additional
traffic would have on the already
troublesome roadway.
Ron Gracie's property borders
Mr. Crews' land on the south.
With approval for homestead
division, he estimated the land-
owner could carve out as many
as 60 lots during the next three
decades.
"The county has a very hard
time maintaining [Bill Davis]
road," said Mr. Gracie. "Any-
time we get heavy rains, the road
washes out... More traffic on that
road is not something I'd like to
see."
He added that granting the
request would also undermine
the area's agricultural zoning
designation, which requires lots
no smaller than 7.5 acres.
Mr. Crews said there's wasn't
anything he could do about Bill
Davis Road, but that he's previ-
ously helped maintain the drain-
age ditches and pulled drivers
who've gotten stuck on the road-
way.
Furthermore, Mr. Crews said
he plans initially to sell lots on
Reid Stafford Road, which is
paved.
"It'll be 20 years until I get to
Bill Davis," he said.
The board approved Mr.
Crews' request unanimously as
well. Mr. Preston had made the
same recommendation.
County officials have been
meeting periodically for more
than year about further restrict-
ing the use of the homestead divi-
sion provision. Many, including
Mr. Preston, have said it's been
used to create ad hoc subdivi-
sions without paved roads or
plans submitted to the county.
The LPA's decision, however;
requires that Mr. Crews submit a
preliminary site plan for county
staff approval and that legal ac-
cess be demonstrated for each
lot before building permits are
issued.
"I'm not a huge fan of [home-
stead division]," said board
chairman C.J. Thompson, "but
we haven't changed it yet."
Also, because of a paperwork
error, Mr. Preston said Mr.
Crews' request should've been
considered in 2009, and there-
fore, the LPA's approval would
be retroactive and give him the
ability to divide a maximum of
four lots this year.
Thrift Log Homes property.
LIITD IM O FE
GOP meeting
The monthly meeting of the
Baker County Republican Party
will begin at 7:00 pm on Tuesday,
February 23 at the Mathis House
on the Glen St. Mary Nursery.
All local Republicans are
invited to attend. For more in-
formation, call Don Marshall at
259-9668
On Dean's List
Halie N. White of Glen St.
Mary was named to the Dean's
List at Georgia Southern Univer-
sity for the fall semester.
Honor students on the list
must maintain at least a 3.5 grade
point average with a minimum
12-hour course load.
Ms. White is a sophomore ma-
joring in biology.
Chicken dinners
There will be a benefit dinner
to help with expenses for cancer
patient Hilda Manning on Friday,
February 26 at Christian Fellow-
ship Temple at the fellowship
hall.
Serving hours are from 11:oo
am until 2:00 pm. Plates are
$7.00 and you can eat in or take
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Arrest for beating pregnant girlfriend
A Jacksonville man was arrest-
ed the evening of February 13 for
beating his pregnant girlfriend in
the back seat of a car parked in
the Walmart parking lot.
A witness alerted police after
confronting Donald Newton, 23,
when he exited the store and saw
the boyfriend atop Erin King, 22,
also of Jacksonville. Jason Dub6
told Deputy Koty Crews that Mr.
Newton was repeatedly punching
the girlfriend and ceased doing
so when he said he was calling
police.
Mr. Newton then drove to the
nearby Murphy Oil station where
he was questioned by the officer
and arrested.
Deputy Crews also found two
baggies of marijuana in the vehi-
cle and also charged Mr. Newton
with misdemeanor possession.
Ms. King told the officer she is
three months pregnant and the
boyfriend was aware of that fact.
She said he held her down and
repeatedly struck her with fists
about her torso instead of her
face so the punches would not
leave marks.
She also said she is frightened
of what the boyfriend will do to
her and initially was reluctant to
discuss the incident.
Mr. Newton was booked at
county jail for aggravated battery
because of the girlfriend's preg-
nancy.
In other incidents the past
week:
Phillip Lane, 57, was charged
with battery on Samantha Robin-
son, 30, at a residence she rents
from him off Jack Dowling Circle
in north Baker County.
Police were called to the ad-
dress about 4:30 the afternoon
of February to after Mr. Lane
allegedly struck Ms. Robinson in
the face during an argument that
started when she returned to the
residence and learned he had
called her daughter a scurrilous
name.
When Deputy Matt Sigers
went to question the suspect, he
noted that Mr. Lane was intoxi-
cated and seated in a chair with a
12-inch kitchen knife positioned
on the floor between his feet.
The assailant was also charged
with disorderly intoxication, and
the Department of Children and
Families was notified of the in-
cident because Ms. Robinson's
two children were present, one of
whom backed up her version of
events. The other one told Deputy
Sigers he only heard commotion.
Criminal complaints for
aggravated assault and battery
were filed against an estranged
Macclenny couple following a
confrontation off MLK Drive the
afternoon of Valentine's Day.
Both Joseph Hollings, 42, and
Romona Robertson, 22, accused
each other of brandishing knives
during an argument about 1:00
pm.
Ms. Robertson sold Deputy
Jason Bryan the ex-boyfriend
held a knife to her throat, threat-
ened her with a baseball bat and
struck her with a fishing pole.
Mr. Hollings told the officer
later the ex-girlfriend injured his
leg when she drove a car at him,
and attempted to stab him with a
pocket knife. He claims he struck
Ms. Robertson with the pole in
self-defense.
Criminal complaints for
simple battery were filed with the
state attorney's office following
two incidents involving patients
at Northeast Florida State Hos-
pital.
In the first, a 30-year-old male
is accused of striking another
male patient, age 29, in the face
during an argument over proper-
ty. It was reported the afternoon
of February 8.
About midday on February 13,
a 25-year-old female patient ac-
cused another female, age 45, of
attacking her and causing deep
scratches on her back during a
confrontation.
Intoxicated man attempting to deflate tires
Police arrested a number of persons the
past week for disorderly intoxication, includ-
ing a Jacksonville man spotted attempting to
let the air out of a tire on his ex-girlfriend's
vehicle.
Lt. Billy Miller of the sheriffs department
said he was on patrol about midnight Febru-
ary 14 near the Country Club Lounge on South
6th in Macclenny when he spotted Lance Re-
wis, 30, kneeling by the side of a vehicle in the
parking lot.
As he approached, the officer said he saw
Mr. Rewis using a pocket knife to depress the
valve stem of a rear tire on a vehicle belonging
to Shannon Seaman of Macclenny. She was in
the lounge at the time.
It was also learned that Mr. Rewis had ear-
lier been banned by court order from lounge
property, so a charge of trespass was added
when he was taken to county jail.
Lt. Miller said the suspect had trouble
maintaining balance and at one point fell over
onto the ground.
In other cases:
Earl Griffis, 54, of Jacksonville was ar-
rested after Deputy Robert Simpkins found
him walking in the middle of North Boulevard
about 9:45 the evening of February 9.
Mr. Griffin, who described himself as a
traveling singer/songwriter, appeared disori-
ented when questioned and asked the deputy
for a ride to a residence in that neighborhood
where he could spend the night.
The woman at the indicated address said
she did not know Mr. Griffin.
Michael Jewell, 18, of Sanderson was
arrested after briefly running from Deputy
Johnny Hodges along the CSX tracks east of
MLK Blvd. in Macclenny about 11:oo pm on
February 12.
The officer said he was flagged down by
patrons of the nearby Mac's Liquors and saw
that Mr. Jewell was staggering in and out of
traffic on MLK.
The suspect had a bloody face and clothing,
and told the officer he had been in a fight. He
was also charged with resisting police without
violence.
Dorothy Exline, 36, of Sanderson was
taken to jail late on February 8 for driving on
a license with eight prior suspensions.
Deputy Simpkins said he stopped Ms.
Exline near US 90 and Lowder in west Mac-
clenny after noting the tag light on her 2005
Chevrolet was out.
Police arrested three persons the past week
on outstanding criminal warrants:
Nikolas Porfiriadis, 54, of Macclenny
on February 8 for contempt of court in Clay
County;
Marlon McNeill, 25, of Jacksonville on
February 13 for failure to pay child support in
Duval County;
Shawn Eiserman, 21, of Macclenny on
February o1 for violating a court order in Nas-
sau County.
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and negotiated with the woman
for a chicken.
"Well, sir, he got that chick-
en," said Mr. Barnes. "She even
cooked it for him and he brought
it back to camp for us to share. I'll
never forget that."
Birthday in a bunker
June 22,1944
The Americans steadily made
their way deeper into the French
countryside, sometimes camping
in tents, sometimes sheltered in
underground bunkers. During
times when they were moving
out, Mr. Barnes kept close to his
"tent buddy."
Soldiers formed into two-man
units and each carried half of a
tent. To set up camp, they had to
put two tent halves together.
Elgin Barnes turned nineteen
during his brief time in France.
As he remembers, there were
two other soldiers who also had
birthdays within a day or so of
his. They couldn't do anything
to celebrate because any unusual
activity would have drawn un-
wanted attention to their camp.
One soldier, however, wouldn't
let the date go by without recog-
nition. He stuck his head up out
of a bunker long enough to shout
"Happy Birthday, Barnes!" then
quickly drew it back in again.
The memory of that shouted
birthday greeting haunts Mr.
Barnes.
"I never saw that soldier
again," he said.
The village of La Haye
June 11,1944
Five days after landing on
Omaha Beach, the Americans
were moving on foot through the
small village of La Haye.
Sergeant Lutz, one of the sur-
vivors of the 314th Regiment,
was leading some of the men. He
called a halt to their advance and
they waited to receive further in-
structions. Mr. Barnes was stand-
ing beside a church with Sergeant
Lutz and Sergeant Snodgrass, the
other survivor of their regiment.
Suddenly, without warning,
a German mortar exploded in a
nearby hedgerow. The walls of
the church were destroyed and
all three men received life-threat-
ening injuries. In the chaos that
followed, a Jeep outfitted as an
emergency ambulance arrived
on the scene.
Injured men were strapped
across the hood, onto fenders,
on wood planks anywhere
and anyway they could be trans-
ported.
The Jeep sped over rough
terrain, finally coming to stop
at a corn field. On tables set up
in the field under the open sky,
surgeons worked on the injured
soldiers.
Sergeant Lutz was hurt the
worst the mortar took out his
kidney. Snodgrass received a seri-
ous injury to one of his arms, but
his concern was for his buddies.
He mustered his courage and de-
clared, "If you two can stand what
you got, then I can stand what I
got," Mr. Barnes recalled.
As he lay on the table in the
cornfield, he assessed his condi-
tion and hoped for the best. The
odd thing was the lack of pain.
He later learned that the concus-
sion he sustained may have tem-
porarily blocked out his ability to
feel pain.
"I could look down into my
own chest and see my lungs
when I breathed," Mr. Barnes
said. "I remember at some point
learning that the surgeon work-
ing on me was from, of all places,
Jacksonville. I don't remember
his name."
Mr. Barnes would recover.
Lutz and Snodgrass did not sur-
vive.
From the cornfield, Mr. Barnes
was transported to a medical hos-
pital ship headed for England.
He doesn't recall much about
the trip, except for one vivid
memory.
"When they carried the in-
jured soldiers onboard, I remem-
ber this huge black man who
came down to get me," said Mr.
Barnes. "He was so strong and he
handled me so gently. He cradled
me in his massive arms like I was
a baby and carried me into the
ship."
The next six months and the next 65
years
He convalesced in England
for six months, then was flown
to Washington state. Later, he
would receive a Purple Heart, the
Medal of Good Conduct and the
World War II Victory Medal.
He returned to Macclenny
where a young girl named Doro-
thy Mobley spied him eating a
lI 1'tin iLmfIT4it inih
hamburger one day at The Spot,
a popular eating place.
"I thought 'Who is that?"'
she recalls. "I looked at him and
my heart went pound, pound,
pound!"
The couple married and had
four children. Mr. Barnes worked
in civil service as a mechanic and
as an inspector at Cecil Field.
He went on to become a no-
table genealogist, working as a
volunteer with the Baker County
Historical Society and was a ma-
jor contributor to the documen-
tation of local cemetery records.
He would win county and state
awards for his historical preser-
vation work.
Although he has never seen
it, he has been told that a war
monument was erected on the
very spot where he was injured in
France.
County's health rank
feared near bottom
Nationwide county health
rankings to be released Febru-
ary 17 at a briefing in Washing-
ton, D.C. will allow anyone,
for the first time, to look at how
healthy their county is, see what
factors affect their health and
compare their county to others
within their state.
It's expected that Baker Coun-
ty will rank 6oth in health out-
comes, making it one of the most
unhealthy of Florida's 67 coun-
ties, according to Dawn Emerick
of the Health Planning Council of
Northeast Florida.
A collaboration between the
Robert Wood Johnson Founda-
tion and the University of Wis-
consin Population Health Insti-
tute, the rankings are a new way
for public health and community
leaders to measure the health of
every county in every state in the
nation so they can see how well
they are doing and where they
need to improve, states a press
release from the planning coun-
cil.
A panel of experts represent-
ing local and state public health
departments and public health
policy, education, and business
sectors will discuss the rankings
and ways to mobilize communi-
ties to overcome health barri-
ers and help make all counties
healthier places to live, learn,
work and play.
The rankings will be unveiled
at 9:30 am February 17 in Wash-
ington, D.C., but the briefing will
broadcast live online.
Those interested can join
Patrick Remington, associate
dean for public health at the Uni-
versity of Wisconsin School of
Medicine and Public Health and
Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, president
and CEO of the Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation, for a live
question-and-answer event on
Twitter from 2:00 3:00 p.m.
To join, follow the @RWJF_pub-
health Twitter feed and use the
hashtag #healthrankings in any
tweets.
A new county health rankings
Web site will be available that
day as well.
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Annie Mae Thrift reaches 100 years!
Celebrates
on Feb. 15
KELLEY LANNIGAN
FEATURES
features@bakercountypress.com
Annie Mae Thrift, a long time
resident of Wells Nursing Home
in Macclenny, turned 100 years
young February 15.
She was born in Baker County
in 1910 and has lived at Wells for
the past 10 years.
The facility hosted a birthday
celebration for Ms. Thrift with
a Valentine's Day theme. It was
attended by nearly 70 people,
including residents, staff, friends
and family.
During the afternoon, a steady
stream of visitors bearing cards,
gifts and flowers, lined up to
greet Ms. Thrift and wish her
happy birthday.
Looking very pleased, the
honoree wore a lovely lavender
sweater for the occasion fes-
tooned with a pink rose corsage.
Daniel Gibbs provided some
musical entertainment by play-
ing a beautiful version of Happy
Birthday on the piano as well
other lively tunes.
There were lots of hugs and
kisses as well as cake, cake and
more cake. Two large birthday
cakes covered with brightly
colored icing were on display.
Ms. Thrift loves cake, especially
pound cake, but doesn't care for
frosting.
In addition to her beautifully
decorated birthday cakes, sev-
eral of the staff baked a variety
of frosting-free cakes just for the
birthday girl which included plain
pound cake as well as lemon and
poppy seed.
There were also delicious
sandwiches and broiled bacon-
wrapped water chestnut hor 'd
oeuvres served for guests.
Wells staff members report
that Ms. Thrift is a wonderful
resident and has many friends.
Her memory is sharp and she can
easily recall things from two days
before to decades ago.
Her favorite thing to do is
people watch as folks come and
go throughout the facility during
Ronald Mann with Annie at her 100th birthday party.
the day. She is also known for her
sense of humor.
One guest, Ronald Mann,
who is over six feet tall, had to
get down on his knees to tell
Ms. Thrift good-bye when he got
ready to leave her party.
"It was so good to see you and
Extension workshops
ALICIA LAMBORN
ENVIRONMENTAL
HORTICULTURE AGENT
Baker Coun ty Extension Service
The Baker County Extension
Service will be offering the fol-
lowing programs and events in
January. To register for these
programs or for more informa-
tion call 259-3520. You may also
go to our website at http://baker.
ifas.ufl.edu. All programs will be
held at the Baker County Agri-
cultural Center unless indicated
otherwise.
Edible Landscaping -
February 23 from 5:30-6:30 pm.
Learn which fruit and veg-
etable varieties can be grown in
the landscape to create a garden
with good taste! Participants will
receive free materials and edible
flowers to plant at home. Register
by Friday, February 19.
Florida Organic Grow-
ers Blueberry Farm Tour
- February 24 beginning at 1:00
to 4:00 pm.
Farmers are invited to learn
about organic production, mar-
keting, regulations and certifica-
tion during a free tour of a 9-acre
blueberry farm in White Springs.
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Lawn Care Workshop -
March 15 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.
Learn techniques for main-
taining a healthy lawn all year
long. Materials and refreshments
provided. Cost is $2 per person.
Register by Friday, March 12.
Rain Barrel Workshop
- March 20 from 10:00 to 11:oo
am.
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spring by installing a rain barrel
that will save the rain for your
plants and save you money!
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maintain a functional rain barrel
for immediate use. All materials
are provided for this "make and
take" rain barrel workshop. Al-
ready have your own barrel? Just
call to register and join the class
for free!
Cost: $35 per barrel. Register
by Friday, March 5.
this is a wonderful party, but I've
got to be going now," he told her.
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"Yes, I've got to go tend to my
cows. They need feeding," he told
her.
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'Heart'event raises $8000
The Baker County Republican Women's annual Heart to Heart dinner and
auction on February 14 raised $8000. Money raised during the event usually
goes to a charitable organization, but this year the funds will be used to help
offset medical expenses for a liver transplant recently received by former
Baker County resident Maggie Shook. Greg Gaines, a former DJ with WQIK in
Jacksonville, whose own son previously underwent a liver transplant, spoke
on the importance of organ donation. Wanda Walker, a friend of the Shook
family, presented a talk entitled "Maggie's Miracle". A highlight of the auc-
tion was a pair of tickets to a concert by Harry Connick Jr. Gentleman Josie
Davis furnished music entertainment, Michael Walker served as auctioneer
and Unique Floral designed the stage. From Left: Greg Gaines, Karen Shook,
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Legal Notices
THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS
IN IMt UINUUII UUUMI
FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File Number: 02-2010-7
Division
IN RE: ESTATE OF
ALLISON CLARKE COOPER
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE NO: 02 2009 CA 000125
BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P F/K/A COUN-
TRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P.,
PLAINTIFF,
VS.
ERMAN COPHER, ET AL.,
DEFENDANTSS.
NOTICE OF ACTION
CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE
TO: Erman Copher and Karen Copher
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:
PARCEL "C"
A PART OF BLOCK 32 OF THE "TOWN OF
MACCLENNY" AS PER PLAT THEREOF AS
RECORDED IN DEED BOOK"D", PAGE 800
OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BAKER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PAR-
TICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE NW CORNER OF SAID
BLOCK 32, AND RUN THENCE N 79 DEG
30 MIN 04 SEC E, ALONG THE SOUTH-
EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SHUEY
STREET A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CON-
TINUE N 79 DEG 30 MIN 04 SEC E, STILL
ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY
A DISTANCE OF 99.08 FEET; THENCE S 10
DEG 37 MIN 53 SEC E, ALONG THE EAST
LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL
RECORDS BOOK 8, PAGE 85 OF THE PUB-
LIC RECORDS OF BAKER COUNTY, FLOR-
IDA, 200.00 FEET; THENCE S 79 DEG 30
MIN 12 SEC W; 101.29 FEET; THENCE N
10 DEG 00 MIN 00 SEC W, PARALLEL TO
THE EAST LINE OF FIRST STREET, 200.00
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
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 March 27, 2010,
(no later than 30 days from the date of the first pub-
lication of this notice of action) and file the original
with the clerk of this court either before service on
Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; other-
wise 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 February,
2010.
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
2/18-2/25
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIR-
CUIT, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA.
CASE NO.: 02-2010-DR-0027
IN RE: THE NAME CHANGE OF:
KIRSTEN ALYSSA POSTEN,
a minor child.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL POSTEN
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 2271 N. SHERRLYLN
DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35226
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Verified Petition for Name
Change has been filed againstyou. You are required
to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to
the action on the Plaintiff's attorney whose name
and address is Hugh D. Fish, Jr. at PO. Box 531,
Macclenny, Florida 32063, on or before March 15,
2010, and file the original with the Clerk of Court,
either before service on the petitioner's attorney
or immediately thereafter; otherwise a Final Judg-
ment of Name Change will be entered to the relief
demanded in the petition.
WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court on this 8
day of February, 2010.
9/11-3/4
AL FRASER
As Clerk of the Court
BY: Sherrie Dugger
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIR-
CUIT, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA.
CASE NO.: 02-2010-CA-0026
ILA C. HARRIS f/k/a ILA C. STENGEL
PLAINTIFF,
-vs-
ROBERT W. ROTENBERRY, deceased and
his heirs, assigns, widow GERALDINE ROTENBER-
RY, devisee, grantees,
creditors, or other parties claiming through,
by under, oragainst him
DEFENDANTS.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: ROBERT W. ROTENBERRY, deceased and his
heirs, assigns, widow GERALDINE ROTENBERRY,
devisee, grantees, creditors, or other parties claim-
ing through, by under, or against him
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Suit to Quiet Title has
been filed on the following described property:
A parcel of land situated in Section 7,
Township 3 South, Range 22 East, of Bak-
er County, Florida, more fully described
as follows: Commence at the Northwest
corner of the NW 1/4 of said Section 7 and
then run South a distance of 1,782 feet;
thence East 2,455 feet and thence South
a distance of 105 feet to a Point of Begin-
ning. From said Point of Beginning run
thence East a distance of 105 feet; thence
South 210 feet; thence West 105 feet; and
thence North a distance of 210 feet to the
Point of Beginning.
You are required to serve a copy of your written de-
fenses, if any, to the action on the Petitioner's Attor-
ney whose name and address is HUGH D. FISH,JR.,
at PO. Box 531, Macclenny, Florida 32063, on or
before March 4, 2010, and file the original with the
Clerk of Court, either before service on the petition-
er's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise
a Final Judgement upon Suite to Quiet Title will be
entered for the relief demanded in the petition.
WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court on this
29th day of JANUARY, 2010.
AL FRASER
As Clerk of the Court
BY: Jamie Crews
Deputy Clerk
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY FLORIDA.
CASE NO.: 02-2010-DR-052
RANDALL G. MILLER,
Petitioner,
and
AMBER D. MILLER,
Respondent,
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
TO: AMBER D. MILLER
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS:
UNKNOWN
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed
against you and that you are required to serve
a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on
Randall G. Miller whose address is P.O. Box 693,
Glen St. Mary, Florida 32040 on or before March
4, 2010 and file the original with the clerk of this
court at 339 E. Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny FL
32063 before service on Petitioner or immediately
thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be
entered against you for the relief demanded in the
petition.
Copies of all court documents in this case, includ-
ing orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit
Court's office. You may review these documents
upon request.
You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court's
office notified of your current address. (You may
file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.). Future
papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address
on record at the clerk's office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure
of documents and information. Failure to comply
can result in sanctions, including dismissal or
striking of pleadings.
Dated: February 5, 2010.
2/11-3/4
Clerk of the Court
By: Sherrie Dugger
Deputy Clerk
HtK UtSI I-UH BIUS
Northeast Florida Telephone Company is requesting
bids for lawn maintenance services. Bid specifica-
tions may be picked up from the business office
located at 130 N. 4th Street in Macclenny. NEFTC
will fax or email bid specifications upon request by
calling 259-4950. For additional information call
259-4950.
2/11-2/18
IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE 8th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY
Case #: 2009-CA-000249
Division #:
UNC:
CitiMortgage, Inc.,
Plaintiff,
-vs.-
David W. Michaud a/k/a David Michaud and Louise
Jacqueline Harbin; Unknown Parties in Possession
#1; Unknown Parties in Possession #2; If living,
and all Unknown Parties claiming by, through,
under and against the above named Defendant(s)
who are not known to be dead or alive, whether
said Unknown Parties may claim an interest as
Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other
Claimants
Defendantss.
NOTICE OF ACTION FORECLOSURE PROCEED-
INGS-PROPERTY
TO:
David W. Michaud a/k/a David Michaud; ADDRESS
UNKNOWN BUT WHOSE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS
IS: 8754 Hillcrest Drive, MacClenny, FL 32063
Residence unknown, if living, including any un-
known spouse of the said Defendants, if either has
remarried and if either or both of said Defendants
are dead, their respective unknown heirs, devisees,
grantees, assignees, creditors, lienors, and trust-
ees, and all other persons claiming by, through,
under or against the named Defendant(s); and the
aforementioned named Defendant(s) and such of
the aforementioned unknown Defendants and such
of the aforementioned unknown Defendants as may
be infants, incompetents or otherwise not sui juris.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has
been commenced to foreclose a mortgage on the
following real property, lying and being and situ-
ated in Baker County, Florida, more particularly de-
scribed as follows:
ALL THAT CERTAIN LAND SITUATE, LYING
AND BEING IN BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
VIZ: A PARCEL OF LAND, LYING IN AND
BEING A PART OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC-
TION 7, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE
22 EAST, BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DE-
SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SE
1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 7,
RUN THENCE N 1 DEGREE 37 MINUTES
08 SECONDS W, ALONG THE WEST LINE
OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NW 1/4 A DIS-
TANCE OF 2,085.03 FEET TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL OF LAND
HEREIN DESCRIBED: CONTINUE THENCE
N 1 DEGREE 37 MINUTES 08 SECONDS
W, A DISTANCE OF 249.96 FEET; THENCE
S 89 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 13 SEC-
ONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 175.07 FEET
TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE
OF HILLCREST DRIVE, A 50 FOOT ROAD
RIGHT OF WAY, THENCE S 9 DEGREES 07
MINUTES 23 SECONDS W, ALONG SAID
WESTERLY LINE A DISTANCE OF 279.02
FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT, THENCE S
30 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 37 SECONDS
E, CONTINUING ALONG THE WESTERLY
LINE OF HILLCREST DRIVE, A DISTANCE
OF 36.54 FEET: THENCE S 88 DEGREES 22
MINUTES 52 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE
OF 141.85 FEET IN THE POINT OF BEGIN-
NING.
more commonly known as 8754 Hillcrest
Drive, Macclenny, FL 32063.
This action has been filed against you and you are
required to serve a copy of your written defense,
if any, upon SHAPIRO & FISHMAN, LLP, Attorneys
for Plaintiff, whose address is 10004 N. Dale Mabry
Highway, Suite 112, Tampa, FL 33618, within thirty
(30) days after the first publication of this notice
and file the original with the clerk of this Court
either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or im-
mediately there after; otherwise a default will be
entered against you for the relief demanded in the
Complaint.
WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on the 3
day of February 2010.
AL FRASER
Circuit and County Courts
By: BONNIE PALLASCHI
Deputy Clerk
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The administration of the estate of ALLISON
CLARKE COOPER, deceased, whose date of death
was November 11, 2008, is pending in the Circuit
Court for Baker County, Florida, Probate Division,
the address of which is 339 E. Macclenny Avenue,
Macclenny, FL 32063. The names and addresses
of the personal representative and the personal
representatives attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons hav-
ing claims or demands against decedent=s estate
on whom a copy of this notice is required to be
served must file their claims with this court WITHIN
THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other per-
sons having claims or demands against decedent=s
estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN
3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI-
CATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PE-
RIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE
FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS
OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT=S DATE OF
DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is Febru-
ary 11, 2010.
Emily Kerns Dillow
Attorney for Petitioner
Florida Bar No. 0035977
Donahoo, Ball & McMenamy
50 North Laura Street, Suite 2925
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
904-354-8080
MARK COOPER
Personal Representative
2/11-2/18
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8th JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR BAKER
COUNTY
Case #:07-000119-CA
Division #:
UNC:
U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the
C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates,
Series 2006-MH1
Plaintiff,
-vs.-
Henry L. Ellis and Elizabeth L. Ellis, his wife; Baker
County Housing Rehabilitation Program; State of
Florida, Department of Revenue;
Defendantss.
AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order
rescheduling foreclosure sale dated February 12,
2010 entered in Civil Case No. 07-000119-CA of the
Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial Circuit in and for
Baker County, Florida, wherein U.S. Bank National
Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage
Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-MH1,
Plaintiff and Henry L. Ellis and Elizabeth L. Ellis,
his wife are defendantss, I will sell to the highest
and best bidder for cash AT THE EAST DOOR OF
THE BAKER COUNTY COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT
339 EAST MACCLENNY AVENUE, MACCLENNEY,
BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA, at 11:00 A.M. March
16, 2010,, the following described property as set
forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:
PARCEL "A":
PART OF THE WEST HALF OF GOVERN-
MENT LOT 18 IN SECTION 36, TOWN-
SHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 20 EAST, BAKER
COUNTY FLORIDA MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE
AT NW CORNER OF SAID LOT 18 AND
THENCE N.87 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 48
SECONDS E., ALONG THE NORTH LINE
OF SAID LOT 18 A DISTANCE OF 330.00
FEET TO THE NW CORNER OF LANDS
PREVIOUSLY DEEDED TO PHILLIP M.
AND BLONZELLA K. RUISE; THENCE
CONTINUE N.87 DEGREES 13 MINUTES
48 SECONDS EAST, STILL ALONG SAID
NORTH LINE 330 FEET TO THE NE COR-
NER OF SAID RUISE LAND; THENCE S.00
DEGREES 24 MINUTES 51 SECONDS E.,
ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID RUISE
LAND, 647.11 FEET; THENCE CONTINUE
S.00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 51 SECONDS
E., 3.37 FEET; THENCE S.87 DEGREES 13
MINUTES 48 SECONDS W., PARALLEL
TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LANDS,
220.00 FEET; THENCE N.00 DEGREES
24 MINUTES 51 SECONDS E., PARALLEL
TO WEST LINE OF SAID RUISE LAND,
53.48 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN-
NING; THENCE S.87 DEGREES 13 MIN-
UTES 48 SECONDS W., PARALLEL TO
THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID RUISE LANDS,
110.00 FEET; THENCE N.00 DEGREES 24
MINUTES 51 SECONDS W., 105.00 FEET
TO THE NW CORNER OF A 210 FEET BY
110 FEET PARCEL EXCEPTED FROM SAID
RUISE LANDS; THENCE N.87 DEGREES 13
MINUTES 48 SECONDS E., 110.00 FEET;
THENCE S.00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 51
SECONDS E., 105.00 FEET TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH;.
PARCEL "C":
PART OF THE WEST HALF OF GOVERN-
MENT LOT 18 IN SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP
2 SOUTH, RANGE 20 EAST, BAKER COUN-
TY, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DE-
SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE NW CORNER OF SAID
LOT 18 AND THENCE N 87 DEGREES 13
MINUTES 48 SECONDS E, ALONG THE
NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 18 A DISTANCE
OF 330.00 FEET TO THE NW CORNER
OF LANDS PREVIOUSLY DEEDED TO
PHILLIP M. AND BLONZELLA K RUISE;
THENCE CONTINUE N 87 DEGREES 13
MINUTES 48 SECONDS E, STILL ALONG
SAID NORTH LINE 330.00 FEET TO THE
NE CORNER OF SAID RUISE LAND;
THENCE S 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 51
SECONDS E, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF
SAID RUISE LAND, 647.11 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREIN
DESCRIBED LAND; THENCE CONTINUE S
00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 51 SECONDS
E, 3.37 FEET; THENCE S.87 DEGREES 13
MINUTES 48 SECONDS W., PARALLEL
TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LANDS,
220.00 FEET; THENCE N.OO DEGREES 24
MINUTES 51 SECONDS E., PARALLEL TO
THE WEST LINE OF SAID RUISE LANDS,
53.48 FEET; THENCE S.87 DEGREES 13
MINUTES 48 SECONDS W., PARALLEL TO
THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID RUISE LANDS,
110.00 FEET; THENCE N.OO DEGREES 24
MINUTES 51 SECONDS W., 105.00 FEET
TO THE NW CORNER OF A 110 FEET BY
210 FEET PARCEL OF LAND EXCEPTED
FROM SAID RUISE LANDS; THENCE N. 87
DEGREES 13 MINUTES 48 SECONDS E.,
60.00 FEET; THENCE N. 24 DEGREES 45
MINUTES 28 SECONDS E., 99.88 FEET;
THENCE S.85 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 22
SECONDS E., 28.54 FEET; THENCE S.41
DEGREES 00 MINUTES 15 SECONDS E.,
305.61 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN-
NING.
TOGETHER WITH DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE
HOME, YEAR: 2005, MAKE: FLEET-
WOOD, VIN#GAFL475A76055AV21, &
VIN#GAFL475B76055AV21, PERMA-
NENTLY AFFIXED THEREON.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE
SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN
THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE
LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60
DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
DATED at Macclenny, Florida, this 12th day of Feb-
ruary, 2010.
2/18-2/25
AL FRASER
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Baker County, Florida
By: Jamie Crews
Deputy Clerk
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORID
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 02-2008-CA-000178
U. S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUST
EE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CRED
SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITY
CORP. HOME EQUITY PASS THROUGH CERTI
CATES, SERIES 2006-8,
Plaintiff,
vs.
DANIEL BRYANT A/K/A DANIEL L. BRYANT A/K
DANIEL LEE BRYANT; CENTRAL OHIO CRED
CORP.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS INCORPORATED AS NOMINEE FOR D
CISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC; STA
OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; AMA
DA CLARKA/K/AAMANDAM. CLARKA/K/AAMA
DA CLARK BRYANT; GRACE L. DEFEE; JOSEPH
DEFEE; SANDRA F. BRYANT; UNKNOWN SPOU
OF AMANDA CLARK A/K/A AMANDA M. CLARK
K/AAMANDA CLARK BRYANT; UNKNOWN SPOU
OF DANIEL BRYANT A/K/A DANIEL L. BRYANT
K/A DANIEL LEE BRYANT; JOHN DOE; JANE DO
AS UNKNOWN TENANTS) IN POSSESSION OF T
SUBJECT PROPERTY,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Jud
ment of Foreclosure dated the 10th day of Februa
2010, and entered in Case No. 02-2008-CA-00017
of the Circuit Court of the 8TH Judicial Circuit in a
for Baker County, Florida, wherein U. S. BANK N
TIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHA
OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CREDIT SUISSE FIR
BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP. HOP
EQUITY PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERI
2006-8 is the Plaintiff and DANIEL BRYANT A/K
DANIEL L. BRYANT A/K/A DANIEL LEE BRYAN
CENTRAL OHIO CREDIT CORP.; MORTGAGE ELE
TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INCORPORA
ED AS NOMINEE FOR DECISION ONE MORTGAGE
COMPANY, LLC; STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT
OF REVENUE; AMANDA CLARK A/K/A AMANDA
CLARK A/K/A AMANDA CLARK BRYANT; GRA
L. DEFEE; JOSEPH H. DEFEE; SANDRA F BRYAN
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF AMANDA CLARK A/K
AMANDA M. CLARK A/K/A AMANDA CLARK BR
ANT; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DANIEL BRYANT A
A DANIEL L. BRYANT A/K/A DANIEL LEE BRYAN
JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANT (
IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY a
defendants. I will sell to the highest and best bidd
for cash at the AT THE FRONT DOOR OR MAIN E
TRANCE OF THE COURTHOUSE at the Baker Court
Courthouse in Macclenny, Florida, at 11:00 a.m.
the 11 day of March, 2010, the following describe
property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to w
LOT 2, BLOCK "B", WILLIAM KNABB
SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2,
PAGE 21 IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN T
SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THI
THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF T
LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN
DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WH
NEEDS ANY ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER
PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU ARE E
TITLED AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION
OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT (
FRASER) CLERK OF COURT OF BAKER COUN'
FLORIDA AT 339 E. MACCLENNY AVENUE, MA
CLENNY, FLORIDA (904) 259-3121 WITHIN
WORKING DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS N
TICE OF HEARING, IF YOU ARE HEARING OR VOI
IMPAIRED CALL 1-800-955-8771.
Dated this 11th day of February, 2010.
Al Fras
Clerk Of The Circuit Coi
By: Jamie Cre'
Deputy Cle
Law Office of Marshall C. Watson
1800 NW 49th Street, Suite 120
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
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CASE NO. 08-000225-CA
U.S. BANK, N.A.
Plaintiff,
v.
OSCAR KNIGHT; TENANT #1, n/k/a REBECCA
SWINDELL; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA-
TION SYSTEMS, INC. and MAVERICK RESIDEN-
TIAL MORTGAGE, INC.
Defendants.
/
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Final
Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 9, 2009, in
this cause, I will sell the property situated in BAKER
County, Florida, described as:
LOT 3, FINLEYVILLE SUBDIVISION,
ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF, AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 99
AND 100, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER
WITH THAT CERTAIN 2007 FLEET DOU-
BLE WIDE MOBILE HOME HAVING VIN
NUMBER GAFL607A56534ER21, TITLE
NUMBER 99358052 AND VIN NUMBER
GAFL607B56534ER21, TITLE NUMBER
99358108.
a/k/a 19527 B Finley Cir, Glen St. Mary,
FL 32040
at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for
cash, at the front door of the Baker County Court-
house, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. o'clock a.m., on March
16, 2010.
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from
the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of
the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within
60 days after the sale.
Dated at Macclenny, Florida, this day of 12th Febru-
ary, 2010.
AL FRASER
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Jamie Crews
Deputy Clerk
Douglas C. Zahm, PA. Please Publish in:
18820 U.S. Hwy 19 N., #212
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 536-4911 phone / (727) 539-1094 fax
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS WITH DISABILI-
TIES NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION
TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD
CONTACT COURT ADMINISTRATION, AT BAKER
COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 339 EAST MACCLENNY
AVE., MACCLENNY, FL 32063, TELEPHONE 904-
259-8113, NOT LATER THAN (7) DAYS PRIOR TO
THE PROCEEDING. IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TDD 1-
800-955-8771, OR VOICE (V) 1-800-955-8770, VIA
FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE.
2/18-2/25
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
For Notice of Intent to Provide Wireless Middle
Mile Internet Access and Data Transport Services
The North Florida Broadband Authority ("NFBA") an-
nounces two public hearings to which all interested
persons are invited. The NFBA is a legal entity and
public body created pursuant to the provisions of
provisions of Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, and
an Interlocal Agreement among: Baker, Bradford,
Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Jefferson, La-
fayette, Levy, Madison, 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 first public hearing will be held at 10:00 AM ET
on March 16, 2010 at the Suwannee River Water
Management District Office, 9225 County Road 49,
Live Oak, Florida 32060. The Public Hearing will be
continued to March 17, 2010 at 2:00 pm ET at the
Suwannee River Water Management District Office,
9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060.
The second public hearing will be held at 2:00 PM
ET on April 16, 2010 at the Suwannee River Water
Management District Office, 9225 County Road 49,
Live Oak, Florida 32060. The Public Hearing will be
continued to April 21, 2010 at 2:00 pm ET at the
Suwannee River Water Management District Office,
9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060. The
public hearings are being held to accept comments
from the public and dealers of communications ser-
vices prior to the NFBA Board of Directors making
a determination to provide broadband middle mile
and data transport communications services within
the 14 county NFBA service area as required by Sec-
tion 350.81, Florida Statutes. All interested persons
shall have an opportunity to be heard and to file
written comments with the NFBA. In accordance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons
needing a special accommodation or an interpreter
to participate in this proceeding should contact the
NFBA Board Clerk at (877) 552-3482, at least seven
(7) days prior to the date of the hearing.
Pursuant to Section 350.81, Florida Statutes, the
North Florida Broadband Authority, a single pur-
pose government entity, by and through its Board
of Directors, proposes to offer for compensation
and provide wireless Middle Mile Internet Access
and Data Transport Services in a 14 county region
inclusive of the following Counties: Baker, Bradford,
Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Jefferson, La-
fayette, Levy, Madison, Putnam, Suwannee, Taylor,
and Union, beginning May 1,2010.
2/18
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 2009-CA-011742
DIVISION: CV-F
SUNTRUST BANK, a Georgia banking corporation,
Plaintiff,
v.
SANDLER CHASE, LLC a/k/a SANDLER CHASE, LLL, a Florida limited liability company, SANDLER CHASE
HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida non-profit corporation, CHEROKEE COVE, LLC, a Florida limited
liability company; CHEROKEE COVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida non-profit corporation,
VERDE GARDENS, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, VERDE GARDENS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION,
INC., a Florida non-profit corporation, CYPRESS POINTE OF MACCLENNY, LLC, a Florida limited liability com-
pany, CYPRESS POINTE OF MACCLENNY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida non-profit corpora-
tion, MARONDA HOMES, INC. OF FLORIDA, a Florida corporation, TIMBER OAKS, LLC, a Florida limited liability
company, TIMBER OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida non-profit corporation, JACKSON-
VILLE ELECTRIC AUTHORITY, a body politic, KENYON S. ATLEE, an individual, DALE K. CRISP, an individual,
MICHAEL ANDERSON d/b/a MICHAEL AND JONATHAN'S LANDSCAPING,
Defendants.
/
IA
SI- NOTICE OF SALE
)IT
ES Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a summary final judgment in the above-captioned action, I will sell the
Fl- property situated in Duval County and Baker County, Florida, described as follows:
All those certain pieces, parcels or tracts of land situate, lying and being in the County of Duval
and State of Florida and being more particularly described as follows:
Lots 1 through 11; Lots 13 and 14; Lots 16 through 20; Lots 22 through 54; Lot 56, Lots 59 through
K/A 77; Lot 79; Lot 81; Lots 83 through 85; Lots 88 through 99; Lots 101 and 102; Lot 104; Lots 106
)IT through 109; Lot 111; Lots 114 through 118; Lots 123 through 128; Lots 130 through 138; and Lot
ON 140, Sandier Chase, according to plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 63, pages 166 through 171
DE- of the current public records of Duval County, Florida.
TE Exhibit "A"
N-
N- All those certain pieces, parcels or tracts of land situate, lying and being in the County of Duval
H. and State of Florida and being more particularly described as:
SE Lots 2, 35, 36, 38, 39, CHEROKEE COVE UNIT TWO according to plat thereof as recorded in Plat
A/ book 61, pages 67 through 72 inclusive of the public records of Duval County, Florida.
SE
A/ AND ALSO
OE Lots 1 through 57, inclusive, CHEROKEE COVE UNIT THREE, according to the plat thereof as filed in
HE Plat Book 62, pages 123 through 130, inclusive of the public records of Duval County, Florida.
EASEMENT PARCEL:
/ Together with non-exclusive easements for ingress and egress over, through and across the fol-
lowing parcels, to the extent of Grantor's interest therein: (1) the South 80 feet of Tract 8, Block
3, Section 31, Township 2 South, Range 25 East, Jacksonville Heights, according to plat thereof,
recorded in Plat Book 5, page 93, current public records of Duval County, Florida; excepting there-
g- from those portions lying within the right of way of Chaffee Road; (2) the South 80 feet of Tracts 3,
ry, 4, 5 & 6, Block 3, Section 31, Township 2 South, Range 25 East, Jacksonville Heights, according
'8, to plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 5, page 93, current public records of Duval County, Florida,
nd reserved by the Grantor for itself, its successors and assigns in that certain Warranty Deed re-
A- corded in Official Records Book 5969, page 1613 of the current public records of Duval County,
LF Florida and confirmed in Grant and Confirmation of Easement recorded in Official Records Book
ST 6099, page 1453 of said public records; and (3) the South 80 feet of Tract 2, Block 3 and of Tract
ME 8, Block 4, all of Section 31, Township 2 South, Range 25 East, Jacksonville Heights, as above
ES described. This grant of easement is intended to be non-exclusive, and Grantor hereby specifically
K/A reserved to Grantor Grantor's right, title and interest in all existing easements in favor of Grantor
NT; over said parcels.
EC- Exhibit "B"
AT-
GE Lots 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D;
NT Lots9A, 9B, 9C, 9D, 9E, 9F;
M. Lots10A, 10B,10C, 10D,
CE Lots11A,11B,11C, 11D,11E,11F;
NT; Lots12A, 12B,12C, 12D, 12E, 12F;
K/A Lots 13A,13B,13C, 13D, 13E, 13F;
IY- Lots 14A, 14B, 14C, 14D;
K/ Lots15A, 15B,15C, 15D;
NT; Lots16A, 16B,16C, 16D, 16E, 16F;
S) Lots 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D;
ire Lots 21A, 21B, 21C, 21D, 21E, 21F;
ler Lots 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, and
N- Tracts A, B, C, D, E, Fl, F2, F3, and G of VERDE GARDENS, according to the Plat thereof as re-
nty corded in Plat Book 63, Page(s) 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, and 131 of the Public Records
on of Duval County, Florida.
ed Exhibit "C"
vit:
PART OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, BAKER COUNTY,
FLORIDA BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGIN AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DEERWOOD ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 2 AT PAGE 60 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE POINT
OF A CURVE; THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE CONCAVE TO THE
SOUTHEAST HAVING A RADIUS OF 1030.00 FEET, A DELTA OF 03o23'14", A CHORD BEARING AND
DISTANCE OF N 81014'51 E 60.89 FEET, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 60.89 FEET; THENCE N 01001'47"
HE E. 156.25 FEET, THENCE S 88058'13" E. 300.00 FEET; THENCE N 02002'29" E. 83.13 FEET;
AN THENCE N 0718'10" E. 89.38 FEET; THENCE N 13011'31" E. 89.38 FEET; THENCE N 19004'52"
HE E. 89.38 FEET; THENCE N24o58'13" E. 89.38 FEET; THENCE N 30051'34" E. 89.38 FEET; THENCE
60 N 36044'55" E. 89.38 FEET; THENCE N 37059'58" E. 90.05 FEET; THENCE N 48041'29" E. 303.99
FEET; THENCE N 41018'31" W. 90.85 FEET; THENCE N 77001'36" E. 171.53 FEET TO A POINT ON
A CURVE; THENCE RUN NORTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE CONCAVE TO THE EAST,
HO HAVING A RADIUS OF 260.00 FEET, A DELTA OF 11002'15", A CHORD BEARING AND DISTANCE OF
TO N 11051'58" W. 50.01 FEET, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 50.09 FEET; THENCE S 77001'36" W, 131.22
N- FEET; THENCE N 12o58'24" W. 197.38 FEET; THENCE N 0019'17" W. 322.24 FEET TO THE NORTH
ON LINE OF SAID SW 1/4; THENCE N 89040'43" E. ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 1261.16 FEET TO THE
AL NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SW 1/4; THENCE S 0122'17" W. ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID
TY, SW 1/4, 2635.48 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SW 1/4; THENCE S 89043'23" W.
,C- ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SW 1/4, 2163.62 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF EAST
2 BOULEVARD; THENCE N 10001'38" W. ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY, 941.19 FEET TO THE
O- SOUTH LINE OF AFORESAID DEERWOOD ESTATES; THENCE N 79033'13" E. ALONG SAID SOUTH
CE LINE, 364.82 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PORTIONS OF SAID LANDS ARE NOW KNOWN AS PLATS OF:
CYPRESS POINTE UNIT 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK, PAGES
;er 90, 91, AND 92, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CYPRESS POINTE
urt UNIT 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGES 104, 105, 106
ws AND 107, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA.
erk
LESS AND EXCEPT FROM SAID LANDS THE FOLLOWING:
LOTS 1 THROUGH 68, INCLUSIVE, CYPRESS POINTS UNIT 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGES 90, 91 AND 92, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BAKER COUNTY,
FLORIDA,
AND FURTHER LESS AND EXCEPT:
LOTS 85, 86, 87, 88, 91, 93, 94, 95, 98, 99, 101, 102, 103 AND 104, CYPRESS POINTE UNIT 2,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGES 104,105,106 AND 107,
OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA.
EXHIBIT "D"
at public sale, in the presence of the Plaintiff, to the highest and best bidder for cash, at www.duval.realfore-
close.com, on the 17th day of March, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to the terms of the Summary Final Judg-
ment of Foreclosure and in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes. Any person claiming an interest
in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a
claim within 60 days after the sale.
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this proceeding are en-
titled, at no cost, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Clerk of Circuit Court, at (904)
630-2039 within 2 working days of your receipt of this notice. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please
call: 1-800-955-8771.
Dated this 12th day of February, 2010.
JIM FULLER
CLERK CIRCUIT COURT
By: JENEE SMITH
Deputy Clerk
ADRIAN RUST, ESQUIRE
ROGERS TOWERS, P.A.
1301 Riverplace Blvd. Suite 1500
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
(904) 398-3911
Attorneys for SunTrust Bank
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FEATURES
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The first issue of PawPrints, a
newspaper for students PreK to
fifth grade, is still in the planning
stages, but the publication's first
cover is definitely ready to go.
Stetson Keene, a sec-
ond grade student at
Westside Elementary
submitted the winning
design in a contest held
last month.
"I couldn't believe his
design won, out of all the
participating schools,"
said his mother, Tam-
mie Gray.
While looking for
ideas, Stetson said he
thought of the emblem Stetso
for Baker County.
"I really liked it when
I saw it," he said.
He decided to use the logo idea
but change it. Since the newspa-
per was to be all about the chil-
dren in Baker schools, he added
a ring of child-like figures around
the outside of the emblem. The
figures of boys and girls are all
different. They stand side by side
holding hands.
Last fall, Jeannie Baskin,
whose three children attend Bak-
er County schools, came up with
the idea for a newspaper for kids
which would be written by them
also.
"I had been involved
with a similar project in
Duval County once
before and it was
very reward-
ing. I thought
"It is to be a newspaper target-
ed toward students Pre-Kthrough
fifth
in Keene
some- 'i
thing like
it might be a -.
good thing for
Baker County's '.
kids," she said. i .
She approached
school superintendent
Sherrie Raulerson with her
project, who according to Ms.
Baskin, loved it. Ms. Raulerson
gave her the green light to go
ahead with coordinating the pa-
per.
BCHS honor roll...
BAKER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Principal's List 2nd Nine Weeks
NINTH GRADE: Sarah Brookens, Haley Dopson, Clayton Lyons, Reagan McKendree,
Emily Meadows, Christopher Sellers, Kaylan Stafford, Brooke Taylor
TENTH GRADE: Tiffany Braddy, Spencer Brunette, Colton Butcher, Teddy Callihan,
Matthew Cantrell, Garrett Combs, Kathryn Drawdy, Shirley Duran, Darius Fernandez,
Derica Harvey, Sarah Jackson, Kayla Jeffres, Dillon Jones, Austen King, Amber martin,
Heather McNutt, Marissa Miller, Samuel Murphy, Jordan, Perry-Ruiz, Kallie Raulerson, Logan
Raulerson, Mackenzie Rohde,Thomas Sirk, Sarah Whitehead
ELEVENTH GRADE: Tyler Beach, Macy Burnsed, Michael Burnsed, Winchee Coleman,
Rebekah Combs, Chelsea Crews, Kari Crummey, Sarah Dugger, Ronald Dunn, Emily Gibbs,
Jordan Hand, Blake Harrington,Taylor Hartley, Bradley Mareth, Willie Myers, Melissa Rambo,
Daniel Ratliff, Rebecca Rhynehardt, Alexandra Rohde, Timothy Stewart, Ashleigh Thick,
Cameron Thomas, Sean Ward, Amanda Yarbrough
TWELFTH GRADE: Nichole Berry, Sara Buettgen, Stephen Butler, Ashley Cole, Danielle
Cole, lesha Coleman, Margaret Cook, Justin L. Davis, Justin R. Davis, Sarah M. Davis,
Cheyenne Dilbeck, Megan Dolan, Alexander Evdokimov, Ryan Griffis, Katie Higens, Ashley
Holton, Brittany Homitz, Joshua Howard, Jason Hurst, Kaylann Long, Russell McDermitt,
Maegan McDonald, Ginger Nelson, Jennifer Nguyen, Meagan Osteen, Brandon Robertson,
Cheyenne Seiler, Haley Thomas, Mariah Trosper, Carissa Ward, Robert Yonn
Honor Roll 2nd Nine Weeks
NINTH GRADE: Michaela Ariail, David Baker, Johnny Baxter, Patrick Berry, Mikayla
Bosley, Rachel Chambers, Imari Clark, Zachary Collins, Lauren Courson, Bethanie Crews,
James Crews, Crystal Crosby, Korie Crummey, Bronson Davis, Catherine Davis, Jessica H.
Davis, Katherine Demers, Hayley Dodd, Kamala Dyal, Alexis Ellis, Brenton Evett, Erin Gaylord,
Mariah Givens, Rhondasia Givens, Stephanie Gross, Sarah Harrell, Mary Hart, Brianna
Henderson, Bridget Higginbotham, Derrick Hoatlin, Jacqueline Hollings, Amberly Lewis,
David Long, Dillon Mann, Colin Moore, Leslee Moorman, Brittany Namwises, Matthew
Neidermeier, Baleigh Nipper, Devin Norman, Rachel Oyinloye, Anna Pass, Jalenia Plummer,
Corlis Raulerson, Mercedes Rhoden, Benny Richardson, Caleb Rodgers, Amber Shumate,
Autumn Smith, Keifer Starn, Madison Stephens, Jayson Steven, Erick Stoutamire, Christina
Taylor, Hagan Taylor, Jonathan Walsh, Ashley Wheeler, Jasmine Wilcox, Ethan Wilkerson,
Markie Wilkerson, Jaden Williams, Brandon Yancey, Ashley Zawolik
TENTH GRADE: James Addison, Lacie Alford, Hailey Baldwyn, Marcus Barnes, Kimberly
Barton, Megan Bennett, Johnathan Boudreau, Kaitlyn Branch, Travis Brandt, John Burnsed,
Priscilla Carter, Dillon Cohen, Brandon Cole, Kayla Cornn, Brandon Davenport, Robert dietz,
Shelby Driggers, Lindsay Drury, Leon Evans, Faith Finley, Mark Flores, Catherine Fraze, Niesha
Givens, Brianna Gray, Whitnie Harvey, Chantelle Holmes, Autumn Jackson, Savanna Jones,
Joseph Keen, Jack Kirkland, Kyle Lauramore, William Lauramore, Marie Martinez, Emilee
McGlothlin, Tyler Mobley, Dalton Nipper, Robert Norris, Victoria Paulson, Cody Reeves, Ty
Rowe, Kasey Russell, Matthew Sawyer, Charles Simpson, Kendrick Singleton, Brandon Smith,
Caitlyn Smith, Hunter Sullivan, Richard Tharpe, Chelsea Thompson, Taylor Thompson, Jacob
Watkins, Adam Williams, April Williams
ELEVENTH GRADE: Kayla Adams, Devin Alford, Oliver Anderson, Rashard Belford,
Brooklyn Bennett, Kasie Carter, William Crawford, Cody L. Crews, Cheyanne Curl, Brendan
Diperna, Kellie Dixon, Robert dyer, Rachel Farnesi, Billy Folsom, Elizabeth Frey, Lily
Griffis, Ashley Gueltzow, Ashley Harris, Desiree Harris, Ellie Helms, Tiffani Hogan, Kathryn
Hutcheson, Alicia Jackson, Kara James, Nathan Johnson, Ashlyn Kerce, Erin Kirkland,
Brittany Lawson, Damon Lee, Saige McCullough, William Melcolm, Charles Miller, Nicholas
Mobley, Tyler Overstreet, Devon Paige, Jessica Poole, Hampton Raulerson, Shakirra Reed,
Jessica Richardson, Dalton Roberts, Nicole Ruise, Chelsey Sampley, Kentrell Sampson,
William Smith, Rachael Sorrells, Dorian Surrency, HaleyTaylor, Jordan Taylor, Melissa Tillman,
Catherine Valdes, Leah Wheeler, Adrienne Yonn
TWELFTH GRADE: Samuel Adams, Shelby Albino, Steven Alexander, Jessica Atcheson,
Milton Baker,Taylor Baughman, Justin Beck, Brittany Bell, Ashley Blonder, Harley Boatz,Tara
Brooks, Ashley Bryant, Jessica Buhler, Trista Burnham, Ashley Burns, Brendon Butler, Brook
Byrnes, Lindsey Cannon, Kameron Carter, Austin Clark, Jamius Colston, Rayshel Cooley,
Elizabeth Creekmore, Casey Crews, Jessica L. Davis, Noah Davis, Rachel Davis, Joseph Dolby,
Kellie Dopson, Klate Duval, Michael Farr, Shawn Farrell, Kara Harper, Kari Harris, Clayton
Home, Jeffrey Johnson, Gary Kreiser, Timothy Lumpkin, Robert Martin, Carissa Mathews,
Jessica McCann, William Miller, Russell Moody, Christopher Morris, Travis Oswald, Kayla
Owens, Caroline Rambo, Cassandra Register, Cortney Rhoden, Michael Richmond, Kristina
Rift, Robert Riggs, Corey Scott, Mark Sheppard, Krista Smith, Tiffany Smith, Kiley Stewart,
Noura Tber, Haley Thigpen, Katherine Thompson, Delaney Walker, Alexis Washington, Cody
Wheeler, Jocham Williams, Tiese Williams, Shelby Witt, Kriston Zeigler
grade,"
said Ms. Baskin. "The content
will be produced by the kids, for
the kids.
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PawPrint News and students will
submit their own news, articles
and artwork. The first issue is be-
ing planned and will be printed as
soon as funding can be secured.
"Like all things, it takes
money and we're working
on raising some right
S. now," said Ms. Baskin.
"I'm so proud of
Stetson," said his
mom. "I'm tickled
to death my boy's
; -4 design won. I
S really hope the
funding for the
paper can be
i j raised soon so
they can start
S As for Stet-
k son, he enjoyed
S creating the art-
work, but doesn't
have plans to be-
S come a commercial
artist.
"I want to be a driver
S in the Monster Truck
Show when I grow up," he
said. "Or maybe a policeman."
12th place in BBQ meet
The Harvey Creek BBQ Cooking Team finished 12th overall of 28
teams on February 13 in the Florida Boots and BBQ Backyard cook-
ing competition at the Bradford County fairgrounds in Starke. The
team consists of (from left) Baker County residents James Brownlee,
Steve Harvey, Scott Norman, Ronnie and Brad Harvey. Another Baker
County team, The Slab, finished 20th; it is comprised of Gerald Gon-
zalez, Tim Nunn and Mike Fish, and took a first place in the dessert
category with a pound cake prepared by Pat Fish. The Harvey Creek
team has been in the catering and competition slow wood cooking
field three years.
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FEBRUARY 18, 2010
CHURCH AND OBITUARY NOTICE INFORMATION CONTACT US
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Roy Couey, 92,
loved the Gators
Roy Leo Couey, 92, of Olustee
died Friday, February 12, 2010
at the Health Center of Lake City
following a brief illness. He was
born on September 1 1917 in
Fort White and moved to Olus-
tee at a very young age. It was
in Olustee that he met his soul
mate for life, LaVerne Dyess.
They were married and made
Olustee their home until their
deaths.
He was the son of Champion
Clay Couey and Dessie Cason
Couey of Fort White, and was
preceded in death by his be-
loved wife and her mother Hat-
tie Green Dyess Galphin.
Mr. Couey worked in the con-
struction industry his entire life
and was actively still working
part-time well into his 8o's. He
was a carpenter for many years
and was well noted as one of
the best finish carpenters in the
area.
He later was superintendent
for various construction compa-
nies in north Florida, including
Richard Walker Construction
company in Nassau County.
One of his last employers was
his good friend Jerry Wood of
Lake City. One of Roy Couey's
hobbies was his work. As a car-
penter or a superintendent, Roy
seemed to be most alive.
While his wife LaVerne was
still alive, Roy loved to travel
with her. They would either go
for a Sunday afternoon drive in
north Florida or short trips to
the north Georgia or North Car-
olina mountains.
Mr. Couey loved his children,
grandchildren and great-grand-
children and they all in return
loved him. He loved the Univer-
sity of Florida Gators and was
an active season ticket holder
for 30 years. This past season, at
age 92, he was in his seat in the
south end zone to see the Gators
beat Florida State.
Survivors include sons Keith
Edward (Adelaide) Couey and
Dyess Roy (Linda) Couey, both of
Lake City; brothers Henry Couey
of Bartow, Fl, Paul Douberly of
Palm Bay and Harold Douberly
of Brandenton; one aunt; four
grandsons; one granddaughter;
five great-grandchildren.
The graveside funeral service
was held at 1:oo pm on Febru-
ary 16 at the Corinth Cemetery
north of Lake City with Rev.
Billy Young officiating. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made
to the Corinth Cemetery Asso-
ciation in Lake City.
Guerry Funeral Home of
Lake City was in charge of ar-
rangements.
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
11:00 am
,. Wed. Bible Study
-' 7:30 pm
Minister
Sam F. Kitching
Sanderson K
Congregational
Holiness Church
CR 127 N., Sanderson, FL
Sunday School 10:00 am
Morning Worship 11:00 am
Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm
Wed. Evening Prayer Serv. 7:30 pm
Pastor: Oral E. Lyons f
3 DINKIN5 NEW -
CONCG1ECATIONAL
METHODIST CHURCH
Crl 137 N. of Sanderson
Sunday School 10:00 am
Sunday Iorning Service 11:00 am
Sunday Night Service 6:00 pm
Wed. Night Service 7:50 pm
Pastor Allen Crews
Assistant Pastor Timothy Alford
"h Youth Pastor Brian Poole r
Albert Cox Sr.,
64, of Macclenny
Albert Cox Sr., 64, of Mac-
clenny died Tuesday, February
9, 2010 at Ed Fraser Memorial
Hospital in Macclenny follow-
ing a brief illness. He was born
in Lake City A
and had
resided in
Macclenny
the rest of
his life.
He was
the son of
the late Joe
Cox and
Alma Mer-
cer Cox and
was preced-
ed in death Albert Cox
by sisters
Margie Geiger and Betty Jean
Raulerson.
Mr. Cox was employed as a
truck driver most of his life and
loved hunting. Most of all, he
was a loving husband and father
who loved spending time with
his family. He attended New
Hope Church Of Baker County.
Survivors include his loving
wife of 46 years, Kerrell Laura-
more Cox of Macclenny; daugh-
ters Vickie (Charlie) Burnham
and Kathy (John) Klotz, both of
Macclenny, and Amy (Shane)
Conner of Glen St. Mary; son
Albert (Julie) Cox Jr., of Mac-
clenny; sisters Doris (Wayne)
Deese of Macclenny, Shirley
(Buck) Nelson of Sanderson
and Marie (Tommy) Barnes
of Altha, GA; brother Frank
"Buddy"(Barbara) Cox of Sand-
erson; nine grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; numerous
nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was held
February 13 at 2:00 pm at his
church with Rev. J.C. Laura-
more officiating, assisted by
Rev. Boc McKenzie. Interment
followed at Turner Cemetery in
Baker County. Guerry Funeral
Home was in charge of arrange-
ments.
In Loving Memory Of
Gracey Faith Crews,
Daughter of Tommy and
Tracey Crews
2/17/2005 3/20/2005
We sure miss you, but heaven's
sweeter with you there. But
thru God's "Grace" and by His
"Faith" we shall see you again
some glad day. You will always
be missed, but never forgotten.
Happy 5th Birthday!
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS,
DADDY, 1MAMA AND TUCKER
Laura Davis, 50,
a homemaker
Laura Ann Davis, 50, of Tay-
lor died Wednesday, February
10, 2010 at Shands Jacksonville
following a brief illness. She had
resided in Baker County all her
life and was a homemaker who
attended Dinkins N.C. Method-
ist Church in Sanderson. She
was preceded in death by father
Willie Eldred Combs.
Survivors include husband
Roger L. Davis of Taylor; daugh-
ter Amanda Ann (Chuck) Yale
of Taylor; brothers Willie Lee
(Jenny) Combs of Lake City and
Kyle Anthony Davis of Taylor;
mother Elizabeth Combs of Tay-
lor; sisters Janice Davis and Sue
(Fred) Harris, both of Taylor;
brothers Craig (Louise) Combs
and Randy Combs, both of Tay-
lor; two grandchildren.
The funeral service was held
February 15 at 2:00 pm at Tay-
lor Church with Rev. Tim Alford
officiating. Interment followed
at Taylor Cemetery. Guerry Fu-
neral Home was in charge of ar-
rangements.
Bernice Ellison,
90, of Baldwin
Bernice G. Ellison, 90, of
Baldwin died February 11, 2010.
Born in Macclenny, she was a
resident of Baldwin most of her
life and a member of Grace Bap-
tist Church. She was preceded in
death by husband Leslie Ellison;
daughter Shirley Jean Ellison.
Survivors include sons Leroy
(Janice) Ellison of Baldwin and
Jimmy (Diane) Ellison of Jack-
sonville; brother Gene (Kather-
ine) Smith of Macclenny; sisters
Mary (Randall) McKendree of
Callahan and Vera (Neil) Melton
of Jacksonville; sister-in-laws
Laura Mae Smith of Jackson-
ville and Hazel Smith of Mac-
clenny; five grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral service was held
at 11:00 am on February 13 at
Grace Baptist Church in Bald-
win with Revs. Gene Burnsed
and Dewayne Jowers officiating.
Interment followed at Brandy
Branch Cemetery. Giddens-Reed
Funeral Home in Baldwin was
in charge of arrangements.
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New Pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church!
Late in 2009, Mike Ramondetta, (B.A., M.Min.), was voted
in as the new Pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church located on
County Road 23A here in Macclenny. Pastor Ramondetta comes
to build on Emmanuel's rich history of over 30 years. A special
"installation service" was conducted at the church in October of
last year by Dr. Charles Shoemaker, President of Trinity Baptist
College in Jacksonville.
Pastor Mike with his wife, Emily, and daughters, Michaela and
Sophia, are very excited and thrilled to be at Emmanuel. The new
pastor is excited about seeing the Lord work in the congregation
and community. He feels the future of Emmanuel is a bright
one!
If you do not have a church home currently Pastor Ramondetta
extends to you a personal invitation to come and experience God
with Emmanuel Baptist Church this Sunday. Their service times
are: Sunday school for all ages: lo:oo a.m.; Sunday morning
service: 11:00 a.m.; Sunday evening service: 6:00 p.m.; and
Wednesday evening service: 7:00 p.m.
Harold Kirgan,
Army veteran
Harold Edward Kirgan, 63, of
Macclenny died Tuesday, Janu-
ary 26, 2010 following a brief
illness. He was born in Vevay,
Indiana to the late Roger and
Mary Coomer Kirgan and was a
veteran of the Army.
Mr. Kirgan will be missed
by all who knew him. He was
preceded in death by parents;
brothers Willie, Cecil and Roy
Kirgan; sister Francis Kirgan.
Mr. Kirgan is survived by long
time companion Juanita Rhoden
Crews; nephews Scott and Kirk
Kirgan; great-nephew William
Kirgan.
The funeral service for Mr.
Kirgan was held February 9,
2010 at 2:00 pm at the Jack-
sonville National Cemetery with
military honors with Rev. Jim
Cox officiating. Guerry Funeral
Home was in charge of arrange-
ments.
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Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am
Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm
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say unto thee, except a man be
born of water and of the Spirit,
he cannot enter into the king-
dom of God." John 3:5
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Sunday School 9:45 am
Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am
Sunday Children's Church 11:00 am
Sunday Evening Services 6:00 pm
Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm
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Jesus: The Way, The Truth and The Life
Sunday School 10:00A.M. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 PM.
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Rev. McDonald,
81, of Macclenny
Rev. Edward Simon McDon-
ald, 81, of Macclenny died Feb-
ruary 14, 2010 at his home. He
was born in Albany, Georgia to
Agnew H. McDonald and Mattie
Mae Mathis
McDon-
ald on De-
cember 22,
Donald was
a resident
of Baker
County
most of his
life and a
member
of Road Edward McDonald
to Calvary
Church. He retired in 1992 after
41 years of service as a foreman
at Blair's Nursery. He loved fish-
ing, hunting and was devoted to
the gospel of Jesus Christ. He
was predeceased by siblings Noel
Lee McDonald, Curtis Eugene
McDonald, Angus Mae McDon-
ald and Laura Lou Sparkman.
Survivors include his wife
of 60 years, Geraldine Howard
McDonald; children Stanley and
Elaine McDonald and Michelle
and Jerry Thomas, both of Mac-
clenny, Sharon and L.E. Combs
of Sanderson; siblings Agnew H.
McDonald, Sherry L. McDon-
ald, Mattie Ruth Pringle, Dora
Bell Hinson, Pauline Pearce
McGinnes, Alice Lloyd, Lois
Burnhan, Geraldine McDonald
Combs; lo grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren:
The funeral service was held
February 17 at 2:00 pm at Souls
Harbor Church of God in Glen
St. Mary with pastors James
Scott and Tommy Anderson of-
ficiating. Interment followed at
Macedonia Cemetery. Ferreira
Funeral Services was in charge
of arrangements.
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Ralph Perkins,
dies February 3
Ralph Perkins, 59, of San-
derson died February 3, 2010 at
Macclenny Nursing and Rehab
after an extended illness. He
was born October 15, 1950, the
son of the
late Willie
Perkins and
Luize Adi-
man.
On Octo-
ber 19, 1973
he married
the late Ef-
fie G. Per-
kins and to-
gether they
had one
son, Ralph Ralph Perkins
Perkins
Jr., who preceded them both in
death. Ralph lived and went to
public school in Baker County.
He worked at Ameristeel for 25
years until his retirement.
Survivors include daugh-
ters Evelyn Blue and Christine
Givens, both of Sanderson; son
Charles Evans of Jacksonville;
sisters Margie Perkins of Sand-
erson and Luvice Owens of Del-
aware; brothers Paul Perkins
of Baldwin, Elton Perkins and
Joseph Owens of Delaware; nu-
merous sisters- and brothers-in-
law; two aunts; five granddaugh-
ters; one great-granddaughter.
The funeral service for Mr.
Perkins was February 6 at Faith
Bible Church in Sanderson with
Pastor Videll W. Williams of-
ficiating. Interment followed at
Quitman Cemetery. Cooper Fu-
neral Home of Lake City was in
charge of arrangements.
JoAnn Rhoden,
loved crafts, music
JoAnn Brooks Rhoden, 68, of
Jacksonville died February lo,
2010. She was born in Jackson-
ville to the late Coker and Hazel
Brooks on September 28, 1941
and was a
resident of
Macclenny
from 1996
to 2005 be- a-
fore moving
to Jackson-
ville.
Mrs.
Rhoden was
a member of
Edgewood
Heights
B a p t i s t JoAnn Rhoden
Church. She
was a spirited, loving and gener-
ous woman who was happiest
with the simple things life had
to offer. She was a strong and
determined mother for 45 years,
a dedicated wife for 33 years and
a grandmother for 26 years. All
who knew JoAnn, knew a hum-
ble woman.
She loved crafts, making and
designing photo albums, cross-
word puzzles and listening to
gospel and country music. She
will be greatly missed and re-
membered.
Survivors include her lov-
ing children Stacy (Brian) Shir-
ley, William Rhoden, Rodney
Eugene Rhoden Jr., Joanna
(Frank) Sage, all of Jacksonville
and Terry (Shirleen) Rhoden
of Macclenny; brothers J.W.
Brooks and Edward Brooks; sis-
ters Thelma Davis, Erma Jean
McHale, Mildred Brooks, Mary
Jane Amadou and Jackie Kruse;
11 grandchildren: many special
friends.
A memorial service will be
held February 19 at 1:oo pm at
her church, 4011 Gilmore St. in
Jacksonville, with Dr. H. Wat-
son Moody officiating. A recep-
tion will follow at the church.
Ferreira Funeral Services is in
charge of arrangements.
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Dewey Thorn,
former pastor
Dewey Edward Thorn, 84, of
Macclenny died Monday Feb-
ruary 15, 2010 at Heartland
Healthcare Center in Jackson-
ville following a long illness. He
was born in
New Brock-
ton, Ala-
bama and
had resided
in Jackson-
ville before
moving to
Macclenny
25 years
ago.
He was
the son of
William Dewey Thorn
Cary Thorn
and Lillie Belle Bowdoin Thorn.
He worked as a salesman with
Ajax Fastener Company in Jack-
sonville for over 15 years and
also was an ordained minister
for 46 years and the former pas-
tor of Cuyler Baptist Church of
Baker County.
Mr. Thorn was a member of
First Baptist Church of Mac-
clenny and a Navy veteran of
World War II. He was preceded
in death by daughter Rosemary
Elizabeth Wettstein.
Survivors include daughter
Susanne (Jackie) Simmons of
Baldwin; sons Gerald C. (Vicki)
Thorn and William L. Thorn,
both of Macclenny, Marion
Thorn of Jacksonville; sister
Sarah Nell Harrison of Kinston,
AL; six grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be
held at 11:oo am on February
18 at the Mt. Zion New Congre-
gational Methodist Church in
Baker County with Rev. Bobby
Griffin officiating. Interment
will follow at Macedonia Cem-
etery. Guerry Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements.
Family grateful
The family of Paul Rhoden
would like to give thanks to all of
its family and friends who helped
us through the loss of our loved
one. Thanks to everyone who
called, visited, sent cards and
flowers, brought food, and es-
pecially the prayers that helped
us through this difficult time.
We extend our gratitude to the
Macclenny Fire Department, the
Baker County EMS., the BCSO
the staff at Ed Fraser ER, Com-
munity Hospice, and Bill Guerry
and staff.
We sincerely thank Pastor
Shannon Connor and the Mac-
clenny Church of God, and Pas-
tors David and Timmy Thomas
and Christian Fellowship Tem-
ple. May God bless each of you,
as He has blessed us.
Violet Rhoden
Phil and Debbie Rhoden
Jana and Kevin Sowell
and children
In Loving Memory
Of
T.J. Barton
8/17/1926 2/18/2000
True Love
This story tells the love and
happiness of a couple truly in
love!
The couple in this story started
their wonderful life together in
the month of February on the
14th day in 1948.
Thomas J. Barton TJ' married
Annie Mae Sparkman Barton
at Farley Burnsed's house in
Moniac, Georgia.
Annie Mae was 14 and TJ was
21 years ofage. Annie Mae's
mother Lilly Mae Sparkman
was their witness.
They have five children, one
son Rondal, and four daugh-
ters, Sue, Diane, Marlene and
Carolyn.
They raised their children with
love, respect and discipline.
Through the years their love
grew and grew for each other
and their children.
On the 14th day ofFebruary,
2010 they will be married 62
years. T.J. has long went on to
be with our Lord.
T.J. was an upstanding police
officer ofBaker County since
1961 and passed away as an
active officer of the law.
Remaining is his widow and
her love for him.
Annie Mae Barton and their
five children, nine granddhil-
dren and ten great-grandchil-
dren miss him very much.
Annie Mae is still with us and
very much in love with T.J.
until this very day!
FROM YOUR LOVING CHILDREN,
RONDAL, SUE, DIANE, MARLENE
AND CAROLYN
In Loving Memory
Of
Garrett Scott Harris
3/23/1986- 2/14/200 7
Happy Valentine's Day, Son
Your bear hugs I surely miss
With every heart beat;
I still love you
With every heart beat;
I still miss you
With every heart beat;
I'm still wishing you were here with me
With every heart beat;
I will never forget you, my son...
Memories of you will live on in every
beat of my heart.
LOVE,
MOM, DAD, KAYLA AND JUSTIN
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16' Coleman Scnoe $300 or trade for
Jon boat. 912-843-8268. 2/18p
2005 Kubota tractor L2800, 4 WD, very
low hours, box blade, bush hog, 72"
finishing mower, rotary tiller, 20' trailer,
$15,500.487-5847. 2/18p
25'x36' garage trusses $1500 OBO. 259-
3300. 3/12tfc
7x18 goose-neck trailer, very heavy
duty, all metal, three axles, $1500 OBO.
259-3763. 2/18-2/25p
Got roaches? Buy Harris Famous Roach
Tablets or Powder. Eliminates roaches or
your money back, guaranteed. Available
at Bennett's Feed. 10/15tfc
2003 38' 5th wheel Cedar Creek by
Forest River, three-slides, fireplace
with washer/dryer hook-up, very nice,
$19,500 OBO. 259-3763. 2/18-2/25p
Artists! Oils, acrylics, water colors,
Canvases, drawing pads and much
more! On sale now. The Office Mart, 110
S. Fifth Street, 259-3737. tfc
Ruger .44 mag. Redhaulk 71" barrel,
blue $500. Smith and Wesson 10 mm.
automatic, S.S., model 1076, $600 OBO.
259-3763. 2/18-2/25p
Double back mortar mixer 40 hours
on Honda motor $2500. 1992 Lincoln
Towncar, one owner, 88,000 original
miles, $3500. 259-2836. 2/11-2/18p
Side-by-side refrigerator with ice maker
$300, one ceramic top stove, less than
five years old $300 or both for $500. One
5,000 BTU window A/C $100, one ellipti-
cal stair machine $50, one Chuck Norris
total gym machine $75, one 1/3 horse
power Red Lion concrete mixer $100,
one ceiling fan $25, one student electric
guitar with amp, microphone and stand
$75. Total $1025, purchase all for $725.
259-4476. 2/18-2/25p
26' Boston Whaler walk-around with
tower, new trailer $20,000 with trailer,
$15,000 without. 954-263-7311.
2/11-3/4p
Three semi trailer tires, 11 R 22.50",
two Bridgestone and one Cooper, $100
each. Two used Bridgestone 295/75R
22.50. Regroovable $50,00 each. Please
call 259-6403 for more details. 2/18p
27" Orion TV and entertainment center
$125 for both. 653-1476. 2/11-2/18p
Motor and transmission out of 1993
S-10 SS, V6 Vortec automatic transmis-
sion with overdrive $500. 497-3488.
2/18p
2002 Keystone Springdale 39' camper
with two slide-outs, $7500 OBO. 259-
8000. 2/18-2/25p
2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50, 1800
miles, like new, excellent condition, no
problems. Red and black, new soft side
leather fringe saddlebags, $5800 OBO.
Call 626-8730 or 259-4806. 2/18p
1997 Toyota four door, four cylinder, au-
tomatic transmission, A/C, 98,472 miles,
no title $400 OBO. 912-843-8268.2/18p
John Deere 750 diesel tractor with
mower, low miles $6,000. 571-0913.
2/18p
1966 Dodge Dart, four door, six cylinder,
82,000 original miles, $900 OBO. 912-
843-8268. 2/18p
2001 Chevy Blazer, four wheel drive,
4.3L V-6, two door, low mileage, good
condition, $3500. 904-259-4635, cell
497-2603. 2/18p
Dogs: all types from puppies to adults.
Animal Control, $65 adoption fees will
apply. 259-6786. 11/20tfc
Young pigs for sale 259-9139. 2/18p
Lost: 35mm Nikon digital camera at park
on Saturday. Please Call 259-2146.
2/18p
Two lost dogs, last seen at corner of Mud
Lake and CR 22 on February 14. Black
and white Chihuahua 'Bitsy' and Yorkie
Terrier 'Mazzie' Reward. 904-626-0001.
2/18p
Found: Dog, found Sunday in Timberlane
Subdivision. 904-885-2268. 2/18
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Eighth Judicial Circuit, Circuit Judi-
cal Assistant #8320, position cur-
rently located in Baker County. Salary:
$30,539.42 annually plus health insur-
ance at no cost and free parking. Position
open until filled. For detailed information,
visit our web site at: www.circuit8.org.
2/18-2/25c
Drivers, consistent high miles freight for
teams or solo's willing to team. Top pay,
great benefits and more. Werner Enter-
prises, 1-888-567-3101. 2/11-3/4p
Part-time residential service aide po-
sition, required high school diploma or
GED, two years minimum experience in
education, child care, medical, psychiat-
ric, nursing fields or working with people
with developmental disabilities. Apply in
person at Comprehensive Community
Services, Inc., 678 West Macclenny Av-
enue, Macclenny, FI 32063. ADA, EOE,
drugfree workplace. 2/18c
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/ltfc
Stone Transport, driver needed. CDL
class A with Hazmat. Call 259-2314.
2/18-2/25c
Hair stylist wanted, commission or
booth rental. Booth rental gets first two
weeks free. Contact Glenda 259-7780 or
607-5673. 2/11-2/18p
Skilled A/C mechanic, must have experi-
ence in service work, ductwork, and A/C
installation. Apply at dependable32063@
nefcom.net 10/15tfc
RN weekend supervisor, Saturday/Sun-
day 11:00 am 5:00 pm, Monday 8:00
am 12:00. Experience preferred in LTC,
must be team player. If interested apply
at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab.
2/11-2/25p
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We buy real estate, full price guaran-
teed. 904-230-3017. 2/18-3/11p
Beautiful one acre, homes only lot with
trees, $35,000. Macclenny Realty, Inc.
Call 904-962-8064. 2/11-2/25c
2 acres with septic tank, light pole and 2"
well, off Highway 185 near Florida/Geor-
gia line. 259-5260 days, 912-843-2078
nights. 1/28-2/18p
3 BR, 2 BA home on Wolfe Drive; 3 acres
right across Georgia line by river; 3 BR, 2
BA DW on Gaskin's Circle in Sanderson.
Easy financing. Contact Brian for ap-
pointment. 759-5734. 1/21tfc
3 BR, 2 BA house with city lot, $78,500.
2 BR, 1 BA house with city lot, $58,500.
Eric Raulerson Construction. 483-8742.
2/11tfc
One acre lot in Macclenny II $49,900.
904-234-3437. 2/4-3/4p
2286 SF home with many updates
including new roof and A/C, 3/2-1/2
with possible 4th BR. Large workshop
plus 2 sheds in beautiful one acre yard.
$198,000. Macclenny Realty Inc. Call
904-962-8064. 2/11-2/25c
FSBO, 7 acres on quiet dead-end
road, mature oaks, zoned conventional
or mobile home, one acre per dwelling,
$112,500. 259-5877. 6/18tfc
Baker County, 40-120 acres starting at
$4000 per acre. 904-259-8028.
1/28-2/18c
Killebrew and Company Realty. 4 BR,
2 BA 2348 SF home on one acre of land
located off Pete Johnson Road. Formal
living/dining, family room, fenced back
yard, storage/workshop and RV hook-up
$279,900. For appointment call Fran 904-
497-2419. 2/4-3/11p
4 BR, 2 BA stucco/stone, built August
2008. 2015 heated SF, 2 CG w/cabinets,
upgraded maple cabinets, Corian solid
counters, stainless appliances, custom
painted interior, custom ceiling fans,
landscaped with privacy fence. Cypress
Pointe subdivision in Macclenny. Catch
fish in your backyard on this desirable lot
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that backs up to large pond with forest
on one side at the end of cul-de-sac.
$163,000. Call for appointment 904-
966-9663. 12/17-3/4p
6 acres in North Macclenny $75,000.
904-259-8028. 1/28-2/18c
3 acres, high and dry, fish pond, homes
or mobile homes, set-up included, own-
er financing. 912-843-8118. 2/22tfc
$248,900, desirable location, 4 BR, 2
BA home on one acre lot. Macclenny
Realty, Inc. 904-962-8064. 2/18-2/25c
2 BR, 2 BA 14x70, central H/A, in coun-
try, clean and new appliances, $600/
month, $700 deposit. 259-6966. 2/18p
3 BR, 2 BA huge yard, close to 1-10,
$750/month, $750 deposit. 476-0402.
2/11-2/18p
2 BR, 2 BA mobile home in the country,
$600/month, $500 deposit. 923-2191.
2/4-2/25p
2 BR, 1 BA newly remodeled house,
$750/month plus deposit. 248-8549.
2/18-2/25p
2 BR, 1 BA, very clean $300 deposit,
$550/month. Call 259-2787. 2/4-2/25p
Homes and mobile homes for rent from
$750-850 monthly. 259-2255. 11/13tfc
2 or 3 BR mobile home for rent on 1
acre. Service animals only, garbage
pickup, sewer, water and lawn main-
tenance provided, rent $385-$550,
family neighborhood. 912-843-8118;
904-699-8637. 10/29tfc
2 BR, 1 BA duplex, $600/month, $600
deposit. 259-6616. 2/18p
1 BR apartment, $450/month, $300
deposit, electric included, gas not in-
cluded. 904-322-0310. 2/18-2/25p
2 and 3 BR mobile homes, central H/A,
service pets only, water, lawn, garbage
included. First, last and deposit re-
quired. 259-7335. 4/30tfc
LOVELY ALL BRICK HOME! MLS#488789
This 3BR 2BA hm features newer carpet,
countertops, hardware, screen back porch,
double pane windows & much more.
$116,900
GREAT HOME! MLS#509000 This 3BR 2BA
sits on 1.4 acres features formal living Rm,
dining rm &family rm that openstothe Florida
rm. Has 2 detached garages w workshop and
more. $199,900
BEAUTIFUL BRICK HOME! MLS#496654
This4BR 2BA hm is located on 1 acre w/stocked
pond. Immaculate landscaped yard. Swim in
your beautiful screened solar heated in ground
pool. Lots of extras. $279,900
GORGEOUS EQUESTRIAN LOT!-MLS#416015
Heavily treed lots. One horse per acre allowed.
Located down winding roads in Colee Cove
across from St. Johns River in historic St. Johns
County. $189,000
NEW RIVER PLANTATION MLS#416054
Heavily treed lots. No building time frames.
2400 SF min. house. Build barn with apt
no smaller than 350 SF. One horse per acre
allowed. $189,000
PERFECT LAND! MLS#408378 45.63 acres!
Great for horses & agriculture. CR121. Has
an older home & 2 rentals. Close to St. Mary's
River. $550,000
JAX RANCH CLUB MLS#452129 Get away
from city by owning this spectacular vacant
lot of 2.53 acres. Come canoe and ride horses.
$65,000
WHAT A DEAL! MLS#496329 Great home
for the price. 4BR 2BA concrete block home.
Currently rents for $925 month. $94,900
COUNTRY ESTATE MLS#500215 5BR
3BA home with formal living/dining just 25
minutes from Jax. 10 acres, in ground pool,
guest cottage, add'l 3 car garage. Covered
front & back porches. Beautifully landscaped.
$565,000
YARD SALES
VA L Friday and Saturday, 8:00 am-2:00 pm,
Miltondale to River Circle, left at Suzanne Drive,
turn right to Thomas Circle. Baby girl stuff and
other house items.
Friday and Saturday, 8:00 am-?, 10345 Cedar
Creek Farms Loop in Glen St. Mary. TV, furniture,
clothes. Call 275-3009 for directions. ***Huge yard sale***
Friday 8:30 am-3:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am-2:00 pm, 9559
William Barber Road. Tools, household all kinds, fans, kids
toys, bet sander, a little of everything. Two family
Saturday, 8:00 am-noon, Macclenny II subdivision. Everything
must go. Children's clothes multiple sizes, toys, household
items, etc. Multi-family
Saturday, 8:00 am-?, Corner of 23D and Maley Road. Westin
polished step bars for extended Chevy truck, cherry armoire,
girls and women's clothes, plus more. 259-6538.
Saturday, 8:00 am-noon, 125 N. Make right at caution light
- 127N across from Cuyler Baptist Church. Watch for signs.
Good prices. Two family
St. George, doublewide, 3 BR, 2 BA,
good condition, kitchen equipped, two
wood decks, one acre fenced, $650/
month, will sell with owner financing.
904-879-2143. 2/18p
1 BR apartments now available, 1 BR
$500, 2 BR $550, 50% off first months
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P A
Rosie Nickles
As a personal finance counsel-
or, the most common question I
hear is, "I'm ready to get control
of my finances, but where do I
start?"
With so manyissues to consid-
er and plan for, from getting out
of debt to retirement to saving for
college, it can be overwhelming
to think about. Trying to spread
your money and energy over all
of these efforts at once won't get
you very far and will leave you
with a discouraged heart and a
massive headache.
Have you made the decision
to stop going into debt and to get
control of your money? My ad-
vice is to divide and conquer!
Devoting all of your energy
to one goal at a time is the only
way to succeed with your money.
Dave Ramsey's baby steps will
help you do just that.
The first three steps take care
of the "here and now" they
encourage you to clean up your
financial mess before going any
further. There's not much sense
in planning for your financial
future when you have a mess on
your hands today.
V The first step that your fam-
ily can start today is to scrape
together some money (Dave
Ramsey and I recommend
$1ooo) to set aside for emergen-
cies while you tackle step two,
which is getting yourself out of
debt.
/ Step two involves getting
down to a bare-bones budget
while throwing every extra pen-
ny towards debt reduction. Start
putting the extra dollars toward
the smallest debt, eliminating it
first, then work your way up to
the largest debt. This is a very
rewarding process, but often the
most difficult because of the sac-
rifice it requires.
Yes, becoming debt-free is
possible, but it demands tem-
porary lifestyle changes such as
cooking at home instead of eating
out, selling that car you can't af-
ford (gasp!) and telling your chil-
dren "No" (double-gasp!). Get
creative and you'll be surprised
at how much money your fam-
ily can cut from the budget at
least until you are debt-free!
/ Once step two is completed,
the third step is to beef up that
emergency fund to three to six
months' worth of expenses. You'll
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come towards retirement.
V Step five is to save for your
children's college if this applies
to your family situation.
V Step six is to pay off your
home.
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to focus your efforts on one goal
at a time. The sacrifices these
steps require are temporary,
but the financial foundation and
principles you will set for your
children and your future will last
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New season, young roster
Five generation get-together
Five generations of descendants of 95-year-old Isabelle Marmie of
Ohio (center) gathered in Macclenny recently. Pictured above with
her are (from right) her great-great granddaughter Lindsey Walker,
her great-granddaughter Jennifer Walker, her granddaughter Tami
Lyons and her daughter Bonnie Craig all of Macclenny.
PHOTO COURTESY OF TAMI LYONS
SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES.
February 19
District-wide: Progress re-
ports. BCHS: State wrestling
tournament @ Lakeland.
9:00 a.m. BMS: Acceleratedl
reading test due. PK/K: Ac-I
celebrated reader morning
in computer lab, 8:30 9:00
a.m. Dental health presen-
tation by Dr. George Weeks
February 20
BCHS: State Wrestlng Tour-
nament @ Lakeland, 9:00
a.m. Baseball @ Prostproofp
12:00 p.m. BMS: 6th Grade.
Math "FCAT Blitz", 8:30 a.m%
12:45 p.m. 8th grade sci-
ence "FCAT Blitz", 8:30 a.m.
12:45 p.m. Band solo and
ensemble contest. KIS:
Reading FCAT Blitz
February 22
BCHS: Tennis vs. Union (H),
3:00 p.m. Junior varsity
and varsity Softball vs. Fort
White (H), 5:00 p.m. BMS:
Softball vs. Madison (H),
6:00 p.m. PK/K: Accelerated
reader morning in comput-
er lab, 8:30 9:00 a.m.
February 23
BCHS: Tennis vs. Yulee (H),
3:00 p.m. BMS: Softball @
Live Oak, 4:00 p.m. WES:
Good Morning Show club
mtg., 8:00 a.m. PK/K: Ac-
celerated reader morning
in computer lab, 8:30 9:00
a.m. Kindergarten Readi-
ness, 6:00 p.m.
February 24
BCHS: Baseball @ Lake City,
7:00 p.m. PK/K: Accelerated
reader morning in comput-
er lab, 8:30 9:00 a.m.
School Lunch
MENU
February 22 February 26
Offered everyday:
Cold lunch plate of chef salad with
wheat roll or crackers and dessert
(when offered) 1% lowfat white
milk, 12% lowfat flavored milk,
orange juice.
Monday, February 22
Breakfast: Sausage biscuit, fruit juice
and milk
Lunch: Spaghetti with meat sauce and
a slice of homemade wheat Italian bread
of fish crisp on a bun, choice of 2 sides:
baked potato rounds, creamy coleslaw,
steamed broccoli and a homemade
chocolate chip cookie
Tuesday, February 23
Breakfast: Cereal with slice of toast,
fruit juice and milk
Lunch: Beef stroganoff over egg noodles
with a homemade wheat roll or breaded
chicken patty on a bun, choice of 2 sides:
golden corn, lettuce and tomato slices,
chilled fruit choice and a roasted peanut
cup (gr. 7-12)
Wednesday, February 24
Breakfast: Chicken biscuit, fruit juice,
milk
Lunch: Hamburger or hot dog on a bun,
choice of 2 sides: baked french fries,
lettuce and tomato slices, creamy cole
slaw
Thursday, February 25
Breakfast: Pancake and sausage on a
stick, fruit juice and milk
Lunch: Tasty chili with beans or oven
baked chicken with rice and gravy both
entrees offered with a homemade wheat
roll, choice of 2 sides: baked potato
rounds, raw veggies with ranch dressing,
fruit choice
Friday, February 26
Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, fruit juice
and milk
Lunch: Slice of pepperoni pizza or
cheeseburger on a bun, choice of 2 slides:
baked french fries, seasoned mixed
vegetables, chilled applesauce and a
homemade cookie
BOB GERARD
PRESS SPORTS
Mark this down as a rebuilding
year for the Wildcat girls' softball
team. After an appearance in
the regional finals last year, new
coach Jami Rodgers is fielding a
very young team.
"We only have four seniors
and Ashley Holton is out with a
torn ACL," said Rodgers.
Despite the team's relative in-
experience, Rodgers believes the
squad has a solid work ethic.
"They work very hard; they
are just real young. The sky's
the limit, but most of my team is
made up of freshmen and sopho-
mores," he said.
After their opener against
Columbia High was rained out,
PHOTO BY JOEL ADDINGTON
Shelter volunteer honored
Baker County Animal Control director Georgia Monfort (left) presented Adri-
anna Sims, 20, with a plaque honoring her as the animal shelter's volunteer
of the year during the county commission's meeting February 16. Ms. Sims is
attending veterinary school and works at Bennett's Feed. She is the third re-
cipient of the award and has assisted with the shelter's pet photo fund raiser,
getting animals ready for appearances at community events and judging
the dog show that animal control hosts at the county fair. "Even though she
is extremely shy, her willingness and love for animals shines through her
shyness," said Ms. Monfort.
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the girls traveled to Lake City
on February 13. They got a great
pitching performance from Cami
Craig, but fell to the Tigers 5-3.
"Our defense let us down in
Lake City. We didn't come up
with plays that are routine for us.
Craig allowed just one earned run
in the loss," said the coach.
Ashley Tracy had a strong out-
ing at the plate with a double,
and Craig helped her cause with
a double and scored the first run
of the game. Krista Smith added
a two-run homer to tie the game
at 3 in the fourth inning.
"We couldn't keep the momen-
tum from the home run, and let
their pitcher find a groove," said
Rogers. "We chased pitch after
pitch outside the strike zone."
The girls had a better ef-
fort on February 11 when they
got their first win with a victory
over Trinity Christian. The Cats
thrilled the home crowd with a
4-3 finish.
"The good thing about softball
is you don't have to wait a week
to play. The defense played a lit-
tle better, but we still gave away
two runs to the opposition," the
coach said.
The Cats were down 3-1 in the
JV baseball
wins opener
Though the Baker High Wild-
cat varsity baseball team doesn't
open its season until this week,
the junior varsity squad saw ac-
tion and notched its first win
February 15.
Ethan Wilkerson cracked a
bases-loaded double in the sixth
inning versus University Chris-
tian to propel the Cats into the
lead. Wilkerson's double helped
JV defeat the Christians 8-5.
Brad Stone pitched four
strong innings before Caleb Rod-
gers came on in relief to win the
game.
Wilkerson and Daulton McK-
elvey had multiple RBI's to lead
the Cats on the night.
The Wildcats varsity team
travels to Frostproof on Saturday,
February 20, for a double header
against Frostproof and All Saints
Academy of Winter Haven.
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Gatto singled to start the inning.
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started the game on the mound,
lined a base hit to right driving in
what would be the game-winning
run.
Cami Craig came in to pitch in
the fifth inning and did not allow
another base runner the rest of
the game.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Lady lifter
finishes 8th
Six Lady Wildcat weightlift-
ers competed this past weekend
at the state weightlifting meet at
River Ridge High School in New
Port Richey.
Taytum McCullough was the
top finisher for the girls with an
8th place finish in the 119-pound
class. Here's a breakdown of the
competition by weight classifica-
tion:
Delaney Walker in the 101-
pound class bench pressed 105
pounds and lifted the same in
the clean and jerk for 210 total
pounds and 11th place.
Ashleigh Rafuse in the n1o-
pound class benched 85 pounds
and lifted 95 pounds in the clean
and jerk for 180 total pounds and
24th place.
Taytum McCullough in the
119-pound class benched 125
pounds and added 140 pounds in
the clean and jerk for a 265 total
and 8th place.
Jordan Hand, from the 139-
pound class benched 125 pounds,
had 140 pounds in the clean and
jerk for a 265 total and 18th
place.
Kasey Russell, from the un-
limited weight class, benched 170
pounds and lifted 125 more in the
clean and jerk for a 295 total and
20th place.
Tiffany Braddy competed
but did not place. The team is
coached by Scott McDonald.
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The Wildcat basketball team's season came crash-
ing to an end as it fell 44-36 to Bishop Snyder in the
finals of the District North Tournament February 11
at BCHS.
"They just took our game plan away from us,"
said Coach Charles Ruise. "They came out more ag-
gressive and did things on transition that we didn't
have an answer for."
One of the biggest factors in the loss to a team the
Wildcats defeated twice during the regular season
was that their second leading scorer, Chris McCray,
got in early foul trouble and finished with only four
points.
Snyder played a controlled offense and an aggres-
sive defense that forced fouls and put the Cats on
the back foot early. Ruise knew that it would be a
low scoring game, but the Wildcats played into the
Cardinals' hands when they got into foul trouble.
McCray went out with early fouls and Isaac John-
son got into foul trouble on the inside. That left Chris
Walton with the scoring resting on his shoulders and
he was cold in the early going.
Snyder led 15-9 as it kept the game at a snail's
pace, passing the perimeter and looking for the open
shot. The Cats got increasingly frustrated as their
fast break game was slowed to a crawl.
Snyder extended the lead to 29-15 at the end of
the third period, but the Cats upped the pace in the
final quarter as Walton found his scoring touch. He
hit to of his 14 points in the final period.
But Snyder center Garrett Naughton controlled
the inside game and hit easy layups as Snyder
pushed the ball inside after perimeter passing.
Walton had 14 points and Kendrick Singleton
and Johnson each had 5 points.
The Cats won their way into the finals with a
73-66 victory over Baldwin in overtime two days be-
fore. The game was a basket-for-basket affair as the
Indians played well above the level that they had in
two previous losses to the Cats.
BOB GERARD
PRESS SPORTS
A lot of people are interested
in who will be the next football
coach at Baker County High, but
few have as much a stake in the
decision as Wildcat Booster Club
president Fred Munson.
Munson, whose club has
pumped more than $400,000
into the football program over
the last four years, has strong
feelings about the selection pro-
cess for the new coach. Above all,
he is anxious that the discipline
and level of competition instilled
by Coach Bobby Johns continue
with the new hire and that the
new coach come in as quickly as
possible.
"We'd have liked a new coach
last week if the truth be known,"
Munson said with a chuckle. He
might have been laughing, but
he was dead serious. With spring
practice looming, logistically, a
new head coach is very important
to the boosters.
This is particularly true if the
new coach brings in a new of-
fense and defense that players
will have to learn, although Mun-
son downplays those elements.
"I'm not sure that matters," he
said. "The discipline bar has been
raised pretty high so whoever
comes in they'll work as hard as
they need to for him."
Athletic Director Melody Cog-
gin also knows that she is under
time constraints. "I set a dead-
line of March 1, but that was just
in my mind. I really think that it
will be before then."
Though Munson and the
boosters don't have a hand in
choosing the next head coach, he
does hope that the selection com-
mittee won't just sit back and re-
viewthe coaches who have turned
in applications, but actively seek
out a new head coach.
"We can't just sit on our lau-
rels, we have to find someone of
the caliber that Bobby has built
over the last four years. We need
someone who'll pick up the pieces
and move on," Munson said.
Coggin agreed.
"We've had about 60 applica-
tions right now. We've had some
very strong candidates with good
records if we had to go just by the
applications," she said. "But we're
also contacting some people that
we'd like to see apply. I'd rather
not name any names, but we've
got a few we're looking at. In fact,
one is meeting with his principal
today to let him know that he's
interested in talking to us."
Like Coggin, Munson has
strong ideas of who he would
like to see as the new head coach,
but also like the athletic director,
he declined to go public with his
hopes. He did however set cer-
tain standards that a new coach
would be expected to meet.
"It isn't just about winning,
though of course we want to
win. It's about making men out
of these boys and teaching them
lessons that they'll carry later in
life," he said.
Though Munson won't re-
main the booster club president,
he feels certain that the club will
continue to work just as hard for
the new head coach as they have
for Johns.
"I don't think we have a choice
but to continue if we want the
community to keep up its sup-
yoff run dashed
district tourney
The game stayed close throughout the regula-
tion, with each team trading scores. Baldwin led by
a point at the half and also at the end of the third
quarter, but BCHS pulled even, thanks to hot fourth
quarter shooting from Chris McCray and Isaac
Johnson. The pair combined for 16 of the Wildcats'
19 fourth period points.
BCHS had a chance to go for the win with seconds
to go, but instead of taking an open two-point shot
with the game tied at 53, they kicked it back out for
an unnecessary three-point effort that banged off
the rim.
The Cats completely controlled the overtime
period, outscoring Baldwin 10-3 as Walton got hot
when it counted. Walton, who was scoreless in the
second half, hit for 6 points in overtime to secure
the win.
PHOTOS BYJUD JOHNSON
Clockwise from above,
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Since the booster club was
started four years ago, it has been
an invaluable asset to the Wildcat
coaches. The club furnished mo-
tor coaches taking the players to
away games. Boosters provided
pregame meals and upgraded
the weightlifting state champion-
ship rings. They fund the awards
banquet and have bought jackets
and uniforms for players and
cheerleaders.
Last season the boosters
raised $67,000 and 97 percent of
the money went back to the ath-
letic program. "The community
has been phenomenal, they've
just stepped up time and again,"
Munson said.
He's convinced that whoever
runs the Wildcat Boosters will
have the community's support
and that together they will jump
on the new coach's bandwagon.
Theyjust hope that it will happen
soon.
Very soon.
Wildcats'
by Snyder
BOB GERARD
PRESS SPORTS
Expectations for next coach
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