August 12, 2016 - The Home Town Journal

Home Town
Vol. 12 Issue 33 · FRIDAY, August 12, 2016 · Locally Owned & Operated
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Connecting Our Communities
GOVERNOR SCOTT MEETS WITH LOCAL BUSINESS
& GOVERNMENT LEADERS
OPEN
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OLD NURSERY PLANTATION
Saturday, 8/13/16 ‡ 10AM - 1PM
8214 Nesbitt Road - Macclenny FL
904-259-8400
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Governor Scott opened up a round table discussion.
On Tuesday, the Governor of
about the future of Obamacare. He
Stewart offered some encouraging
Florida, Rick Scott, paid our fine city
replied, “It really depends on who
information and Governor Scott
a visit at the Baker County Chamber
gets elected. Trump believes in
remarked, “There will never be
of Commerce. He was joined
private sector and Clinton believes
a perfect process for measuring
by Cissy Proctor, the Executive
it’s a government responsibility.”
school achievement.”
Director of Department of Economic
Superintendent of Schools,
Sheriff Dobson spoke about his
Opportunity, and Pam Stewart,
Sherrie Raulerson expressed her
concerns over budget cuts and
Commissioner of Education. Local
concerns about how schools are
how we are losing officers on the
business leaders along with city
measured for performance. Pam
street because of it. Chamber of
and county officials came to
Commerce Director, Daryl
the table with comments,
Register asked about the
questions and concerns.
Governor appointed board
After a brief message
seats at the local hospital
from Governor Scott, he
that need to be filled.
opened up a conversation to
Governor Scott assured him
whatever those attending
that he would get this done.
wanted to talk about.
Many questions were asked
Governor Scott told
and some great solutions
the group that he has
came out of the meeting.
traveled the state since
It’s really nice to see that
February about the threat
our Governor took the time
of Zika Virus. He said,
to come to our small town
“We’re heading in the right
and listen to our concerns.
direction. The Zika threat
He told the group that Baker
has affected tourism and
County is well suited for
businesses throughout
manufacturing businesses
the state. People must be
to come here and that would
vigilant to dump standing
be a great way to bring
water and wear protective
more jobs to our economy
clothing.” As of today, there Chamber of Commerce Director, Darryl Register thanked the Governor for his visit. here.
are 21 cases of Zika in Florida,
all in the Miami-Dade area.
He also talked about jobs.
“Florida is up 127,000 jobs and
growing at a rate of approximately
20,000 more jobs per month. I have 2
½ years left in my term and I plan to
help every county and every family
to get jobs.”
Governor Scott then took
questions and comments from the
group. Macclenny City Manager,
Phil Rhoden expressed concern of
how this small county can pay for
large infrastructure improvements
as our tax base simply does not
take in enough funding for this
type of expensive project. Governor
Scott told him that funding can be
provided for us through budgeting
in legislation, and connected him
with the proper channels to get
it. Local chiropractor, Dr. Cordoza
asked what the Governor thought
AND SO IT BEGINS: The 2016/2017 school year
is officially here. Students from kindergarten to
high school have been preparing for the last
couple of weeks to get back into the mode
with early bedtimes and even earlier…
WHEN CHOOSING A MAJOR, THE PATH MAY
BE WINDING: Like many college freshmen,
Kristen Kempfert thought she had her future
completely figured out. Kempfert wanted to go
to law school, so she enrolled at the University of
Florida as an English major. When that…
HEALTH FAIR 4 FAMILIES:
A Health Fair is planned for Saturday, August
13th from 10AM to 2PM at the Central Center in
Sanderson, FL. This family event is an effort to
bring health information and free screenings to
families in the area. Come…
A NEW FISHIN’ HOLE: Taking stock in children
is one of the greatest things you can do; stocking
your personal pond with fish for the
neighborhood kids, even better. Lin Adams,
entrepreneur and a woman with an amazing
compassion for…
PIZZA & POLITICS: The Baker Women’s Political
Network (BWPN) has been growing strong in our
community for over 15 years. Gedone Pracher
started the group when she came back to her
home town of Baker County after a 30…
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AND SO IT BEGINS…
August 15, 2016 – August 27, 2016
WHO: ALL Registered Voters
WHAT: Voting prior to the August 30, 2016
Primary Election
WHY: Avoid the Election Day rush; vote at
your convenience
WHERE: Supervisor of Elections Office,
32 N. 5th St., Suite A, Macclenny
WHEN: August 15, 2016 – August 27, 2016
8:00AM – 6:00PM
For information, call 904.259.6339 or visit our website
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Students at Baker County Middle School were excited to start the new year.
The 2016/2017 school year
is officially here. Students from
kindergarten to high school have
been preparing for the last couple
of weeks to get back into the mode
with early bedtimes and even
earlier mornings. Our local retail
stores have been picked over for
everything from pencils and crayons
to folders and paper. Ah, the smell
of brand new school supplies fill
classrooms across the county as the
first day of school unfolds. Students
load and unload out of buses and
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guards and deputies keeping students safe as
they travel to school.
Starting
August 14th at 9:31AM
coming
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parents wait patiently in long lines
to drop their children off at their new
schools. This day brings a feeling
of anticipation that is like no other.
No amount of internet research can
predict what this year will bring.
There are no spoiler alerts to warn
of the choices our students will
be faced with or the grades they
will make. Teachers will face new
students, new parents and new
challenges; while students will face
new teachers, new material and
new class schedules. The one thing
that can be predicted is as it began
so it will also end, and another year
will have gone by. How the days in
between
will be
filled will
be based
loosely on
skill, much
on attitude
and even
more on
preparedness. Resign yourselves
to encourage children, parents and
teachers during times of frustration
and remind them of the good work
that they do and the many times
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WHEN CHOOSING A MAJOR,
THE PATH MAY BE WINDING
Sent in by: Samantha Grenrock, Science Writer, UF/IFAS Communications
Like many college freshmen,
Kristen Kempfert thought she had
her future completely figured out.
Kempfert wanted to go to law school,
so she enrolled at the University of
Florida as an English major. When
that didn’t feel right, she switched to
political science, then to linguistics,
then to engineering. Suddenly, she
felt adrift, uncertain about which
path to choose.
At the end of her freshman
year, Kempfert had to take four
credits over the summer to keep
her scholarship. Having already
found a three-credit course, she was
browsing the list of course offerings
when she stumbled upon “Plants,
Gardening and You”, a one-credit
course offered by the department
of environmental horticulture in the
UF College of Agricultural and Life
Sciences (CALS).
Kempfert had always enjoyed
tending her small herb garden back
home – so she signed up.
Now a horticulture science senior,
Kempfert says taking that summer
course was a turning point. “I
realized that I really loved plants,”
she said. “Working with plants was
a career I’d never even considered or
realized was an industry.”
For her CALS honors program
project, she’s researching
mycorrhizal fungi, a special kind of
fungus that lives in the soil and can
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help plants better absorb nutrients
and water. It’s a subject she never
gets tired of. “The more I read about
how these organisms work together,
the more I realize there is so much
we don’t know about them,” she
said.
Kempfert credits finding her
passion to her initial CALS adviser,
Amy Vasquez, who helped her
transition into CALS. “My favorite
thing about CALS is the advising,”
Kempfert said. “We have a really
big support system. I can email my
adviser and she is always available
to see me.”
Kempfert encourages all students
to take advantage of academic
advising, especially if they are
unsure of which direction they want
their college career to take.
After getting her bachelor’s
degree, Kempfert plans to pursue a
master’s degree and then a doctorate
in plant pathology. However, she
acknowledges that nothing is ever
set in stone when it comes to the
future. “I’ve learned that you can’t
plan everything,” she said.
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I know building relationships and working together brings
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dividing we fall.”
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HEALTH FAIR 4 FAMILIES
A Health Fair is planned for
Saturday, August 13th from 10AM
to 2PM at the Central Center in
Sanderson, FL. This family event is
an effort to bring health information
and free screenings to families in the
area. Come on out for free Glucose/
Cholesterol/BP/BMI screenings,
nutritional information and fitness
information that will help keep your
family healthy. There will also be
free food and fun activities. Come on
out and bring the whole family!
This event is hosted by: Faith
Bible Church (904-275-2740) and the
Baker County Health Department
(904-259-6291). If you need more
information, you can email the event
coordinator, Jackie Ruise at
rsjjbb@gmail.com
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School is now in full swing
and we’re sure there’s a few more
things you need for the kiddos.
The Garment Rack, a clothing
ministry of First Baptist Church of
Macclenny, will be having another
clothing giveaway next Saturday,
August 20th from 9:00-11:30AM.
The Garment Rack is located
beside the church on 6th Street in
Macclenny, and they are also in
need of children’s clothing.
In support of the “Just Be You”
boy’s and girl’s mentoring program
here in Baker County, a vacation
drawing was held and the winner
is Alta Barron of Jacksonville, FL.
Their next scheduled drawing is on
October 31st. You can contact coach
Rewis at 904-868-1939 to get a ticket
for the drawing to help support this
organization.
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WORDSEARCH
A guy went to the doctor.
“Doctor, I keep getting this pain in
my eye every time a take a drink of
my coffee.”
The doctor says, “Try taking out
the spoon.”
SUDOKU
Every Sudoku has a unique solution that
can be reached logically. Enter numbers into
the blank spaces so that each row, column
and 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9.
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The man writes something down and
as soon as he nishes he folds the
paper and dies. The doctor gets the
note and gives it to the wife. She is
curious she reads the note. It said,
“You are standing on my oxygen cord.”
A man is in the hospital and he
cant talk. All of a sudden the mans
wife comes in the room and stands
in the corner. The man starts to act
like somethings wrong. So the doctor
gives him a sheet of paper and pencil.
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Below is the new riddle of the week! Think you know the answer? Call 904-259-0836 with
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Mom and Dad had four girls.
Each girl had one brother.
How many people are in the family?
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Tropical edible root
Assistant
Agrees
Open
Dirty area
Ms. Winfrey
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Vane direction
Pot
All at once
Card game
Maize
Summer month
Asian country
Brownish-orange color
Auf Wiedersehen
On top
Comely
Adolescent
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Origination
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ON PAGE 11. . .
WORD SCRAMBLE
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valuable information that the court will
use to make decisions affecting these
children’s lives. The program is also
supported by the Guardian Foundation
that pays for enrichment opportunities
like summer camps, extracurricular
activities, bikes and prom dresses things most children take for granted. It
is a flexible program and it doesn’t take
much time, but it can make a lifetime
of difference to the children that have a
Guardian ad Litem volunteer.
Classes are held in Macclenny. No
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School has now begun. Children
are often excited to see friends they
have not seen all summer, teachers that
they have had in the past that have
opened their horizons, and new classes
that they think they will like. Children
who have been taken away from their
families due to neglect or abuse and
are wards of the State often have a
very different experience. They have
changed schools so many times that
they are behind in classes, they have
no friends, and know that everyone
will soon figure out they are in foster
care. Even if they would be good at
something like soccer or basketball,
they don’t have anyone who will pay
for the costs of extracurricular activities
or get them to practice. This is not a
normal nor acceptable life for any child.
They feel alone, different, left out and
inadequate.
These are the children that
desperately need someone to keep
reminding them that they have
potential, that they can succeed. That
they are someone who deserves to
have friends and people who believe
in them. Someone who really cares and
genuinely likes and values that child for
who they are.
A Guardian ad Litem volunteer
is that person. They are assigned by
the court to make sure these children
are safe, and to gather and report
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Winner, Joe Prince came into
our office to spin the prize wheel
after seeing that he was our winner
for solving the Word Scramble,
and he walked out with $5 cash!
Congratulations, Joe!
You can be a winner too and come
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All you have to do is answer the weekly
Riddle or Word Scramble to get into the
drawing. You can’t win it if you’re not in
it – so give it at try!
Taking stock in children is one
of the greatest things you can do;
stocking your personal pond with
fish for the neighborhood kids, even
better. Lin Adams, entrepreneur
and a woman with an amazing
compassion for people, raised two
boys of her own and understands
how important it is for youth to stay
busy. She recently noticed in her
surrounding neighborhood there
were quite a few growing young
boys in need of something to do.
You have all heard the saying,
“Idle hands are the devil’s
workshop,” but hands holding a
fishing rod are good as gold. Lin’s
property has a large pond on it which
she knew would make a perfect
fishing hole for the neighborhood
kids. She approached one of the
mothers about her idea and was met
with equal enthusiasm, and
so she made arrangements
to have the pond stocked
with bass and brim. She was
confident in her decision to
open her pond to the kids,
but if she did have any
second thoughts they were
quickly extinguished when
immediately following her
announcement, a young
man in his mid-teens came
over to personally thank her
for her generous offer. She
was overwhelmed that someone of
his age realized the value of her gift
and did not want it to go unnoticed.
About a week later, the young man,
Joel, his mother and a handful of
neighborhood boys showed up at
the pond with fishing poles in hand
ready to watch the fish be put into
their new home. Shongaloo Fisheries
came out with both bass and bluegill
that should be big enough to fish for
by the spring. The boys practiced
casting their lines and reeling them
in. Ms. Lin’s dad even got a fishing
lesson from Joel. It was a feel good
day for everyone and spring can’t
come soon enough for the whole lot
that showed. Thank you Ms. Lin for
bringing neighbors together, offering
kids a safe and fun outlet, and for
being a blessing to our community!
On August 30th Give Your Child A Voice!
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The Baker Women’s Political
Network (BWPN) has been growing
strong in our community for over
fifteen years. Gedone Pracher
started the group when she came
back to her home town of Baker
County after a 30 year absence.
She realized in her return that there
were more people in the area that
were registered Democrats than
Republicans, but were not educated
about the differences between the
two parties. She also
wanted to give back
to the community that
she had grown up in
while weaving in her
love of politics. Since
the BWPN inception,
they have raised much
needed money for the
Veterans, cancer victims
and cystic fibrosis. Today
they stand strong with
almost twenty members
and pride themselves on
their relationships within
the Republican party and
their roots in Baker.
This past Monday,
they rallied together
at Calendar’s Pizzeria
with 12 Republican
Candidates for a “Pizza
and Politics” meet and
greet that allowed
the candidates an
opportunity to introduce
themselves and spend
time talking to the public
about their stand on
important issues and
to reveal who they are
as regular people. The
response was a packed
house from the front
to the back of people
wanting to learn more
about those running
for position in office.
Speakers included
Tiffany McInarnay and Clay Griffis
for the school board seat; County
Commissioner hopefuls Cathy
Rhoden, Bobby Steele, James Croft,
and Sharon Padgett; Amy Dugger
who is seeking Baker County Tax
Collector; Scotty Rhoden for Sheriff;
Marco Rubio and Liz Porter for State
Representative, and Glo Smith
who is running for U.S. Congress
Representative. All in all, the event
was a complete success and a great
opportunity for many. We would
like to thank all the hands involved
in everything from decorating to
communication and networking, it
would not have gone as smoothly
without you. And if you are a
Republican woman who desires to
be a part of this incredible group,
please contact Janet Harvin at
904-707-6415 or Carla Coward at
904-477-4107 for more information.
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August 21st,
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BBQ Country
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by the Florida BBQ Association
with 16 professional pitmasters.
You don’t have to just smell the
mouthwatering BBQ, there will be
opportunities to purchase from the
competitors; and don’t forget about
Wild Adventures’ own tasty BBQ
available for purchase at Lonestar,
The Smokehouse and the Turkey
Leg Grill! BBQ Country is included
with park admission or a Season
Pass. For tickets, get General
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day FREE!
BBQ Country will have
professional competitors, and
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Association competition at Tifton’s
2016 Rhythm & Ribs Festival and
won second in loin at the 2016 Fire
Ant Festival BBQ Bash.
Randy Meadows recently started
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team named after his own Nissan
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it to all of his employees to join.
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Though the team has only cooked
in two competitions so far, they’ve
already taken home a third place in
ribs.
Kevin Van Der Shaaf competes
in an average of ten events a year
and has been cooking with his team,
Double Deuce Smokin’ BBQ, since
2014. A newer team, they really
surprised in 2015 at Apalachicola’s
Annual Butts and Clucks Barbeque
Cook-Off last year when they won
the Grand Champions Belt, first in
chicken and pork, as well as Best
Display.
When it comes to BBQ
competition, Dana Hillis has done
it all! With more than 30 Grand
Championships and another 36
Reserve Grand Championships
under his belt, he’s won
more than 70 barbecue
contests and walked away
with more than a hundred
first place category wins.
His team, Big Papa’s Country
Kitchen, was the Florida
Barbecue Association’s Team
of the Year for 2010 and 2012,
won Best Ribs in America
at the 2011 USA BBQ
Championship in Las Vegas
and even made it onto the
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Country
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competition. Just answer these
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To honor the request of families in our community, we present the following Obituary notices:
SIZEMORE - Mr. Pete F. Sizemore, Jr., age
93 of Glen St. Mary,
passed away Friday,
August 5, 2016. A long
time Baker County
resident, Mr. Sizemore
was born in Illinois
to the late Pete and
Mary Etta Sizemore Sr.
He was a pilot in the
United States Navy and
served for twenty-one
years. Upon his Navy
retirement, he became a private pilot, flying
for Jacksonville National Bank and the State
of Florida. For a time, he enjoyed building gokart engines and racing go karts in Maxville
and Macclenny. He enjoyed boating, skiing
and fishing. He was a fan of all sports, but he
especially loved watching St. Louis Cardinals
baseball. Mr. Sizemore was also an avid golfer.
He will be remembered as a very kind and
giving person. He is survived by his wife of fifty
seven years: Sara Sizemore; daughter: Danielle
Sizemore and granddaughter: DeAnna Brown,
both of Jacksonville; niece: Toni Raulerson of
Macclenny; brother-in-law: Carl Brantley Fraser
of Macclenny; and sisters-in-law: Fay (Conny)
Fiser of Macclenny and Marion (Virgil) Raulerson
of Lake City. Numerous nieces, nephews and
other family members also survive. He was
preceded in death by his parents, five sisters
and one brother. Funeral services were held
on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in the chapel of
Forbes Funeral Home with Reverend David
Thomas officiating. Burial followed at Manntown
Cemetery, Glen St. Mary. Arrangements
are under the care and direction of FORBES
FUNERAL HOME, Macclenny, 904-259-4600.
Please sign the online guestbook at
http://www.forbesfuneralhome.net/
TAYLOR - Doris L. Taylor, age 94, passed
into the loving arms
of her Lord and
Savior on Wednesday,
August 3, 2016. Born
and raised in Taylor,
FL, she lived a full
and compassionate
Christian life as a wife,
mother and caregiver.
She loved her
role as wife for over
50 years to the late
Reverend Coy Taylor, visiting churches all over
Florida and Georgia, and embraced her life
within the church community. When her health
failed and she went to live her final years in
her “new home” at W. Frank Wells Nursing
Home, she became a prayer warrior, as she felt
that was her given role in life at that time. She
touched many lives, and all who met her will
remember her with a smile in their heart.
Remembering her is easy, and stories
are easily told with love and laughter. Her
Meetings held at Raiford Road Church
1 Mile south of I-10 on SR 121 in Macclenny
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unwavering faith in God is always the most
important, but her cooking was just as
important to her. She always had food on the
table and sent something home with you. No
one ever left her house hungry!
She leaves behind a loving family, son
Bryan Taylor, daughter Melaine Taylor, and her
niece and nephew she loved and raised as her
own children, Leo Taylor (Claudia) and Shirley
Taylor Wright. She had one grandson, Anthony
(Candice) Taylor, a granddaughter, Brittany
Taylor, and three great-grandchildren. She has
a sister, Faye (Dickie) Davis and brother Zade
(Carolyn) Cowart. She was blessed with a
large and loving extended family of nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were held at Taylor Church,
Taylor FL, on Saturday, August 6, 2016 with
Pastor Mark Woods officiating. Burial followed
at Taylor Cemetery. The arrangements are under
the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA
FUNERAL SERVICES, 250 North Lowder Street,
Macclenny, FL 32063 904-259-5700. Visit
www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the
family’s guest book.
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give
unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto
you. Let not your heart be troubled, , neither let
it be afraid,”
WHEELER - Ms. Viola Elizabeth “Liz”
Wheeler, age 67 of
Sanderson, passed
away Sunday, August 7,
2016. Ms. Wheeler was
a lifelong Baker County
resident. She was a
very talented woman
who loved singing
karaoke and crafts;
especially sewing,
decorating, and jewelry
making. She was
also known to have a green thumb and was
an exceptional gardener. She loved spending
time with her friends and family, especially
her grandchildren. She is survived by her son:
Jeff (Julie) Barton of Glen St. Mary; daughters:
Tonya (Tom) Wasson of Sanderson, Michelle
(Joe) Davis of Baxter, Cynthia Kelly of Darrien,
GA, and Kasey Kroger-Dankner of Gainesville;
brother: Johnny (Julie) Burnham of Macclenny;
sisters: Frances Crews of Ponce de Leon, Florida,
Willie Mae (T.C.) Green of Macclenny, and
Linda (Buddy) Barton of Moniac, GA. Fifteen
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren
also survive. She was preceded in death by
her husband: Max Wheeler, parents: Joe and
Maggie Burnham and brother: Rufus Burnham.
A celebration of her life was held on Thursday,
August 11, 2016 in the chapel at Forbes Funeral
Home with Reverend Wendy Florio officiating.
Arrangements are under the care and direction
of FORBES FUNERAL HOME, 904-259-4600.
Please sign the online guestbook at
http://www.forbesfuneralhome.net/
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SPIRITUALWARFARE
Effective Praying
Praying is a spiritual communion with
God, as in supplication, thanksgiving,
adoration, or confession. We can
accomplish much with this tremendous
power (James 5:16).
God hastens His Words to be
accomplished (Jeremiah 1:12). They won’t
return to Him empty, but shall come to
pass (Isaiah 55:11). As we speak what God
spoke, we become a part of this process,
for our prayers will contain the meat of
God’s Word to achieve precise results. No
longer will our prayers be generic with lack
of substance, or words just thrown out of
our mouths that don’t agree with God. His
words came down to us, and we can return
them to Him in our prayers, expecting their
fulfilment.
Praying God’s strict words will take
training as we diligently search ideas
for prayer. Then we practice by bringing
those words to God’s remembrance – not
that He has to be reminded of what He
said, but to show Him that we have done
our homework for a specific purpose (II
Timothy 2:15).
We can read prayers in our Bibles that
we can pray, too. They only need our action
to be taken, like when Paul prayed for the
church of Ephesus. See Ephesians 1:1618. We can make this prayer personal by
inserting ourselves into the verses to be
the objects of that prayer [That the God of
MY Lord Jesus… may give unto ME the
spirit… the eyes of MY understanding…
that I may know… etc.]. See Ephesians
3:16-19. Do the same kind of inserting […
grant ME according… dwell in MY heart…
that I, being rooted… that I might be
filled…].
Continue with these prayers.
• Philippians 1:9-11
• Colossians 1:9-11
• II Thessalonians 1:11-12
• II Thessalonians 3:1-5
• (Don’t stop here. Add to this list.)
Look at Psalm 91:1-16 about dwelling
in the secret place of the Most High. These
are verses for confidence, security, and
blessings as we dwell in Him. Make them
personal for yourself. In time, reach further
by inserting the names of others.
Remember that prayer is not
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warfare. Praying the Lord’s words will
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2 Thessalonians 1:12, NIV
“We pray this so that the name of our
Lord Jesus may be glorified in you,
and you in him, according to the grace
of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Lift your voice in prayer.
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A community service brought to you by First
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Contact: Carol Curtis at 904-259-1841
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academic assessment is conducted at the
Baker County Adult Education Center.
Call 259-0403 for more information.
BOY SCOUTS
If you would like to sign up for the Boy
Scouts program, contact John Mobley at
904-259-2586 or Greg Sheppard
at 904-383-7513
MOBILE HOMES
FOR SALE
HUGE 2016 4 BEDROOM
$49,000
3 Bedroom - $39,900
Call 904-259-4663.
waynefriermacclenny.com
YARD SALES
MOVING SALE
Friday & Saturday (8/12 & 8/13)
8AM-1PM at 8173 Hunters Ridge
South in Glen. Girls' & ladies' clothing,
collectables, red Flyer wagon and
lots more!
3
EASY
WAYS
To Place Your Ad in the
Home Town Journal!
1
Stop by our office location
conveniently located in
downtown Macclenny at
22 N. 5th Street, Macclenny, FL.
Open Mon.-Thurs. 9AM-5PM.
2
You can call your ad in and we
can take it right over the phone.
It’s that easy! Just give us a call
anytime between 9AM-5PM,
Monday-Thursday. 904-259-9141
3
Simply send us an email with
your ad and we can get it started.
You can send an email to
editor@hometownjournal.org
and we will take it from there!
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LOT MODEL SALE!
FREE FURNITURE INCLUDED!!
HUGE 4 Bedroom $62,900
30 to choose from!
904-259-4663
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NO MONEY DOWN
Use Your Land!
3 Bedroom - $399/Month
4 Bedroom - $499/Month
904-259-4663
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REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE
CLASSIFIED RATES ARE JUST
$6 FOR UP TO 20 WORDS!
LAND FOR SALE
5 acres off Crews Road.
Fenced; great pasture; pond;
shed; $69,900. 904-703-7690
9/9
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S E R V I C E SECTION
LOCAL PROFESSIONALS TO HELP GET THE JOB DONE!
S&T TREE SERVICE
Licensed & Insured - Full Tree Service
Kurtis Stivender - Home: 912-390-0295
Cell: 912-843-2702
Larry Tucker - Home: 912-843-2477
Cell: 912-390-1608
*Pre-Estimate Available*
WHITEHEAD & KELLAR
RENTAL CLEAN-UPS
General Clean-Up of Rental Properties.
Will haul off junk & scrap, etc.
Pressure washing & carpet cleaning also!
Call 904-229-4539 or 904-259-9559
or 904-408-2634.
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DRAINS PLUS
WATER CONDITIONING
Sales & Service, Water Softener Systems,
Salt-Free Water Softeners,
Iron Filters - Sulfur Filters,
“Free” Water Testing / “We can take
care of all your water problems.”
Call 904-524-2066
Pest Control,
Termite Treatments,
Lawn & Ornamental, WDO Inspections.
It's termite swarm season now!
"Don't Get Pest Off!"
904-521-2271 www.HarveyPest.com
Like us on Facebook!
9/30
HODGES
HODGES LAWN CARE, INC.
Year round service, contracts only,
Residential / Commercial, licensed and
insured. Celebrating 11 years!
Office 904-259-5237 or
Cell 904-588-3304
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2" or 4" wells - shallow or deep
Call 904-259-4580
Licensed & Insured - CFC056961
FILL DIRT, TOP DIRT, SLAG,
Sawdust / Shavings, Mulch & Lumber.
Buy a Little or a Lot! 904-521-1506
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HAWKINS MOTEL
IN BALDWIN
All rooms $40 + tax daily.
904-266-4835
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B&W TREE SERVICE, INC.
Full line of tree & land services! Tree
removal, land clearing, stump grinder,
chipper, dump truck, stump removal,
bucket trucks, trackhoe & bulldozer, tree
trimming. Call us at 904-259-8253
www.treeandlandservices.com
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PUMP REPAIR
We can fix your pump problems.
Just call the Water Boys, 904-608-5669
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WE PUMP
SEPTIC TANKS
Licensed & Insured
JOHN WILLIAMS PLUMBING
CFC056961
904-259-4580
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R&L LAND DEVELOPMENT
Backhoe, Tractor, Mowing, Stump
Grinding, Grading, Front-End Loader,
Gardens Tilled (Large or Small).
FREE Estimates! Call 904-234-9933.
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MACC’S GLASS
Auto Glass, Residential & Commercial.
SHOWER ENCLOSURES
33 East Macclenny Ave. 904-259-6070
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JERRY LEE PRESSURE WASHING
Average House: $125
Dirt, mold, mildew - GONE!
Patios, driveways & pools also.
904-662-1628 or 904-993-6434
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STEPHEN’S TREE SERVICE
Tree removal, tree trimming & stump
grinding. Licensed & Insured. Free
Estimates. Call 904-653-1314
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SEPTIC TANKS
& DRAINFIELDS
Licensed & Insured
JOHN WILLIAMS PLUMBING
CFC056961
Repairs & New Installation
904-259-4580
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FLOORING
Badcock Home Furniture Macclenny.
We sell vinyl, laminate, tile & carpet.
Installation & financing available.
Call us at 904-259-2275.
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ANDERSON QUALITY ROOFING, LLC
Metal and Shingle Roofs
New Homes / Remodels / Screen Rooms
Emergency Leak Repairs.
Licensed & Insured
Call 904-259-3300 or 904-591-2790
for free estimates.
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MOBILE MOWER REPAIR
We make house calls. Honest work at
reasonable prices guaranteed.
904-259-5421 or 706-766-4885
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WATER PUMP
REPAIR
WELDING ON SITE/CUSTOM METAL
FABRICATION Free estimates. Licensed
& insured. Call 904-813-4627.
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SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS
BUY LOCAL!
P&R ELECTRIC, INC.
904-259-6682
FL EC703 | GA EN8186
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KEEP IT NEAT LAWN CARE
Licensed & Insured
Residential & Commercial
Mow, weed-eat, edge & blow,
mulching and trimming.
One time, weekly & bi-weekly cuts.
904-699-5558
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THOMAS CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES, INC.
Kitchen & Bath Remodels
Windows, Doors, Siding
Room Additions, New Construction
Handyman Repairs & Maintenance.
We do metal & shingle roofs.
State Certified #CGC1508542
State Certified #CCC1328058
904-669-3126
Locally owned & operated
in Baker County.
BUSY BEE LAWN SERVICE, LLC
-Full Service Lawn ServiceMowing, Edging, Trimming,
Pressure Washing & More.
Commercial & Residential.
Licensed & insured.
904-307-4016
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PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING
10 years experience.
Now accepting new customers.
Call for estimate. 904-251-4013
9/2
SIGNS SIGNS SIGNS
We make signs, banners, lettering, etc.
Custom designs made just for you!
Call 904-259-9141 today.
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COUNTY LINE ELECTRIC INC.
Electrical Repairs, Remodeling, New
Construction, Residential & Commercial.
Licensed & Insured. ER13014604
904-259-8303
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JOHN WILLIAMS
PLUMBING
Repairs · Re-pipes · Remodels · Drain
Cleaning · Sump Pumps · Water Heaters
· New Construction CFC056961
904-259-4580
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C & R LAWN SERVICES
Landscaping, Mowing, Weed Eating,
Edging, Cut & Trim Bushes & Trees.
FREE Estimates! 904-238-0792
Licensed & Insured
8/12
DYLAN'S PET & FARM
CARE SERVICE
Professional experience caring for all
kinds of animals! Basic pet-sitting, feed &
water, feed delivery, optional house
sitting & more! Call 904-397-8392
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EYE ON BUSINESS
J&W DISCOUNT
Visit J&W Discount at 4045 Post St. (Murray Hill) in Jacksonville.
Folks, we’re going to save you
some money today by telling you
all about J&W Discount. We were
pleasantly surprised at the huge
selection of goods and the awesome
low prices at J&W when we visited
the store located on Post Street in
Jacksonville. You have to see it for
yourself to believe it! In these tough
economic times, J&W Discount is a
treasure of a find!
This huge building was originally
an A & P Grocery Store back in
1951. J&W took over the location,
and 8 years ago they added a new
warehouse building to it. J&W is
now the area’s premier discount
outlet for name brand merchandise.
Unlike many discount stores that
are just dumping spots for obsolete,
damaged and odd merchandise,
J&W offers a vast array of name
brand merchandise... not “knockoffs” or copies. From ladies’ clothing
brands such as Gloria Vanderbilt,
Polo, Calvin Klein, men’s Dockers
& Izod; children’s Oshkosh &
Carter’s and more. You’ll find major
brands in groceries, housewares,
hardware, lawn & garden, furniture
and appliances. They’ve got major
and small appliances, guitars,
luggage, area rugs, bedding,
sheets, comforters, pillows, shoes,
televisions, recliners, furniture –
you name it! It all makes J&W an
exciting shopping destination for
everyone!
How do they bring you major
brands at such hugely discounted
prices? J&W Discount has been in
business since 1994 and J&W has
contracts with major wholesale
clubs and big box retailers for their
overstocks, unsold special orders,
and end of season merchandise.
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Come Check Out Our New Doggie Boutique!
Comb-Out/Brush-Out
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Nail Clipping
Anal Gland Expression
Tooth Brushing
Much More
and professionalism of the
employees. The staff at J&W
are happy to help you find the
deals you’re looking for. Whether
it is helping coordinate a Gloria
Vanderbilt ensemble, demonstrating
a Sony Surround Sound System or
helping select the proper firmness
for that new pillow top mattress...
the good folks at J&W are ready and
willing to help.
J &W Discount is located just
off Edgewood Avenue at 4045 Post
Street in Jacksonville in the Murray
Hill area. They are open Monday thru
Saturday from 9:00AM until 6:00PM.
Go get a bargain today!
Fishing Trip...
asks, “Did you have a good trip?”
“Oh yes, great! I think I really
impressed the boss. But you forgot
to pack my blue silk pajamas.” “Oh,
no I didnt. I put them in your
tackle box.”
A man phones home from
the ofce and tells his wife,
“Something has just come up. I
need to go shing with the boss
for the weekend. We leave right
away, so can you pack my clothes,
my shing equipment and my blue
silk pajamas? Ill be home in an hour
to pick them up.” He hurries home,
grabs everything and rushes off.
Sunday night, he returns. His wife
Mother: George, why does your
geography exam have a big zero
over it?
George: It is not a zero, Mom.
The teacher ran out of stars, so
she gave me a moon instead!
OPEN: TUESDAY - FRIDAY
(Saturday by Appointment Only)
FIND THE
ACORN!!!
Somewhere in this issue, there is an Acorn in an
advertisement! Find the Acorn and fill out this
slip and mail it in to P.O. Box 58 in Glen St. Mary,, FL 32040, or you can drop it off
off
at our office location - 22 N. 5th Street in Macclenny. Your name will go into the monthly $20 CASH
drawing. You could be the lucky one! Now you can call in you answer to 904-259-0836.
Name:
This method of buying affords J&W
the opportunity to acquire top
quality, name brand merchandise
and pass it
on to their
customers
at low, low
prices... many
times below
wholesale
cost. When
J&W says
‘discount’, they
really mean
DISCOUNT!
You will
especially
notice the
friendliness
Sweet Hound
puppy is white with
lemon colored
markings. He is
10-12 weeks old
and ready for his
new forever home.
Two female Seal Point Siamese kittens are
10-12 weeks old. These 2 girls are sisters.
One loves to talk and the other is the quiet
one. They are a beautiful light color with
grayish and tan markings.
Black Lab mix puppy
is 7-9 months old.
Very pretty black
coat and a friendly
personality. He has a
brother up for
adoption also.
Phone:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
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• You no longer know what time fast food drive-thru windows close.
• Your potted plants stay alive.
• You pay at least a dollar more than the minimum payment on your
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• Your friends hook-ups and break-ups are now marriages and divorces.
• You attend parties that the police dont raid.
• Youre not expected to leave the room when the adults are talking.
• You refer to college students as “those kids”.
• You drink wine, scotch and martinis instead of just beer, beer
and beer.
• You feed your dog Science Diet instead of leftover pizza.
• At 6AM, youre putting your contact lens in instead of taking them out.
• Naps are no longer weekday options.
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EXCERPTS FROM THE
“FIRST YOU KILL THE HAWG”
Sesquicentennial Cookbook by LaViece Smallwood Moser
We’re bringing you more historical information from LaViece Smallwood Moser writings. Her Sesquicentennial
Cookbook, First You Kill the Hawg, features historical stories of our colorful heritage and citizens along with
long passed down family recipes. Each week we’ll be bringing you excerpts from the book and a recipe you can
try at home. The 372 page full color First You Kill the Hawg Cookbooks are available for purchase at the Home
Town Journal, Bennett’s Feed and at Cecil’s Hometown Cooking. You can also call LaViece at 904-259-1900 to
get your copy. Enjoy!
When Doris Keen was born at home
on July 30, 1920 in the northern section of
Baker County, Dr. E.W. Crockett, Sr. came
home that night and said to his wife,
Veatrice, “I’ve just delivered the prettiest
little girl baby that is just perfect for
our son.” Their son, E.W. Crockett, Jr.,
was three months and three days old
at the time. Years later the couple met
at the Community Center in McClenny
and a year later, married. Doris and
‘Junior’ owned the downtown Sundry
Store where they offered curb-service.
Cokes sold for five cents. People would
drive up in their car and toot their car
horn and Doris would go out to take the
order whether it was one person or more.
She would attach a little tray to the car
window and put their order on it. When
they finished, they would toot their car
horn again and she would have to go
back out and get the dirty glasses. All
for a five-cent sale. When Doris arrived
at the Sundry Store each morning, she
had to sweep and clean up. The ice man
brought ice in blocks, which was stored
in an ice box. She had to chip pieces of
it with an ice pick, and then grind it by
hand for the soda fountain drinks. In
addition they sold milkshakes, vanilla
Cokes, lime sours, cherry Cokes, root
beer floats, etc. The lovely ranch style
home the Crocketts built was situated
on a hill on the north side of Hwy 90
between McClenny and Glen St. Mary.
It was the most beautiful home in the
county and still known as the Crockett
home today (2011).
After the war Doris and Junior sold
the Sundry Store to their friends Paul
and Violet Rhoden. Paul had been hired
years before by Junior’s father, Dr. E.W.
Crockett, as the Sundry’s first sodajerk. The name was changed to Paul’s
Rexall Drugs. Paul soon after became
the county’s first pharmacist, and for
the first time county citizens could have
a prescription filled without going into
Jacksonville. The building is known as
the Crockett Building in 2011 in honor of
Junior’s father, Dr. E.W. Crockett, who
was murdered in 1937. Enjoy Doris’s
recipe for Lemon Pie.
LEMON PIE
• 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 cups boiling water
• 3 eggs (separated)
• 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
• 6 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 6 Tbsp. powdered sugar or two of
granulated (for frosting)
Combine 1-1/2 cups sugar,
cornstarch, salt, flour gradually, stir
in boiling water and cook, stirring
constantly until mixture thickens. Mix
together slightly beaten egg yolks, lemon
rind and juice, add to mixture and cook
two minutes longer. Remove from fire
and add butter, slightly cool and turn into
baked pastry shell. Cover with meringue
made by gradually beating sugar into the
stiffly beaten egg whites.
Sydney Williams won’t say where
she caught this 7 lb. bass at.
Says caught it “in the mouth”.
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Over breakfast one morning, a
woman said to her husband, “I bet
you dont know what day this is.”
“Of course I do,” he irritatingly
answered, going out the door to the
ofce. At 11AM, the doorbell rang,
and when the woman opened the
door, she was handed a bouquet of
red roses. At 2PM, a two pound box
of her favorite chocolates arrived.
Later, a boutique delivered a
designer dress. The woman couldnt
wait for her husband to come
home. “First the owers, then the
chocolates, and then the dress!”
she exclaimed. “Ive never had a
more wonderful ‘Independence Day
in all my life!”