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B S e ct io n • Th u r s d ay, M ay 12 , 2 016
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Tigers struggle at plate, lose by 1
LEFT: Teala
Howard stands
on third after
hitting an RBI
triple in the
second inning.
Photo: Smelley
BELOW:
Teala Howard
congratulates
Brooke Waters,
who scores on
a wild pitch in
the fifth inning.
Photo: Donny
Joiner
BY CLIFF SMELLEY
Staff Writer
VERO BEACH — Union
County High School looked to
be in good position to extend the
game as Wewahitchka Gators
had two outs and nobody on, but
the Gators got a single and a walk
before scoring the winning run
on a hit into left field, defeating
the Tigers 3-2 in eight innings in
the Class 1A softball semifinals
on May 5.
It was just the second inning
in which Wewahitchka had more
than one hit and the third time the
Gators brought a run across with
two outs.
The Tigers (20-4) struggled
against
sophomore
pitcher
Brianna Bailey, who gave up just
two hits and struck out 15.
“They’re a good team,” UCHS
head coach Andrew Strickland
said of Wewahitchka. “They
were the better team today.”
Still, despite their offensive
struggles, the Tigers were able
to answer Wewahitchka’s first
two runs and force extra innings.
UCHS senior pitcher/infielder
Kaylan Tucker said she knew
it was going to be one of those
games where just one run would
be so crucial.
“I think these are two great
teams,” she said. “We were
evenly matched.”
Wewahitchka would go on
to lose 12-6 to Chiefland in the
championship game. It was the
third straight championship
for Chiefland, which advanced
with a 12-6, 13-inning win over
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Union is still waiting for its
chance to play for a title after two
trips to the state semifinals.
“We’re right there at the next
RIGHT: Brooke
step,” Strickland said. “We’ve
Waters pitches
just got to keep working hard to
in the latter
get better, continue to do the little
stages of the
things right and keep in mind
game. Photo:
why we play the game.”
Smelley
The game was originally
BELOW: First
supposed to be played at 1:05 baseman Kaylan
p.m. on May 4, but it rained all
Tucker records
day and into the night so that
an out. Photo:
none of the day’s scheduled
Donny Joiner
games were played.
“We got to do some shopping
and go watch movies,” Tucker
said. “We kind of did some fun
stuff, so we actually had a good
day (on May 4).
Union and Wewahitchka
finally stepped onto the field at
9:35 a.m. on May 5.
The Gators threatened to score
in the bottom of the first when
leadoff batter Cyrina Madrid
reached on an error on an infield
pop-up. She stole second and
advanced to third on Ashleigh
Price’s ground out. Tara Walding
lay down a bunt that third
baseman Teala Howard fielded
and threw to first. Walding beat
the throw, but first baseman fired
a throw to catcher Jordan Howe
to get Madrid out at home.
In the bottom of the second
with one out, Cecily Hale hit a
single just beyond the infield and grounder, but an error on the first hit when she led off the top
advanced to second on Mariah throw to first allowed Parker to of the third with a single into
Brown’s sacrifice bunt. Naomi reach and Hale to score.
Parker then hit a weak infield
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Telegraph, Times and Monitor B Section • Thursday, May 12, 2016
Adrian Chapman: making the
most of life despite HIV diagnosis
BY TRACY LEE TATE
Times Interim Editor
UNION
COUNTY
–
Sometimes the very act of living
seems to attract many surprises
to a person, both good and bad.
Sometimes these surprises can
help us grow into more fulfilled
human beings, while others seem
to seek destruction. But the really
big, life-changing surprises
can often do both and leave
us awaiting the outcome with
trepidation. One Union County
woman has learned this lesson
the hard way. She is now trying
to make the most of the hand she
has been dealt – reminded of her
HIV status every morning when
she takes her medication.
Adrian Chapman is an only
child and was raised in the
traditional style. She graduated
third in her class from Union
County High School in 1986,
where she was active as a
cheerleader and many other
organizations.
After graduation she served as
State Secretary for the FFA. She
was the first officer to be elected
from Union County and was
honored to see that several more
students from UCHS followed
the same path. Once her term
was over, she attended Santa
Fe Community College and the
University of Florida,where she
studied Economics. It wasn’t her
first choice of majors, but one
that many people had encouraged
her to pursue. She had turned
down a scholarship to a school
of fashion design in Miami and
today still regrets not pursuing
her interest in that area.
While dancing with friends
she met a drummer. His name
was Robert Surface. As the
Adrian Chapman with two of her original artworks, one
an abstact painting on canvas and the other a freeform stained glass panel. Photo: Tate
couple dated they grew to love
each other and eloped in April
1988. They moved to West Palm
Beach where she found a job in
a dance club. The marriage was
short lived, however, ending in
1990, but Chapman remained in
South Florida.
“I thought everything was fine
and that I was doing well until I
had minor cosmetic surgery in
September 1994,” Chapman said.
“Before the surgery they drew
blood and asked if I would like
to have an HIV test done. I said
sure. The surgery was a success,
but that good news only lasted
three days. The doctor’s office
called and said they needed to
examine my healing progression.
I went in and the doctor examined
me. Then, before I could even get
dressed the doctor said, ‘by the
way, your HIV test came back
positive.’ I was shocked and very
scared!”
Chapman had not participated
in any of the high risk behaviors
usually associated with HIV. She
was at a loss as to how she had
been exposed. Eventually she
traced the origin of her exposure
back to her ex-husband, who had
died in 1991.
“I called his oldest sister and
asked a few questions,” Chapman
said. “I was numb when she said
she had expected a call from me
about this for some time. The
call cut me deep into my soul.
Their family had promised
Bobby that they would keep his
dark secret, which was that he
knew he was going to die and
he wanted to make sure that he
didn’t die alone. They did a good
job of that because when I saw
them three months before I was
diagnosed they still didn’t warn
me because ‘I looked healthy’.”
Her ex-husband Bobby had
been HIV positive for most of
his life due to the fact that he
was born with hemophilia. The
medication he had to take for
hemophilia was made from
donated platelets.
This was
long before donated blood was
screened.
The man Chapman was dating
at the time of her diagnosis tested
negative, however he took it upon
himself to begin confiding in
his friends about the situation.
When she found out about it
she ended the relationship due
to trust issues. Chapman does
credit this man for helping her
face the reality of her situation.
She is also grateful to him for
helping her to begin the process
of healing by getting her into a
place where she met others with
HIV and began counseling.
“I was terrified,” Chapman
said.
“We didn’t have the
instant access to information on
the internet that is available to
everyone today.”
Her research enabled her to
learn how to handle and live
with her condition, along with
how it is transmitted, so that she
would not make the mistake of
transmitting it to someone else –
in drug use and can also be
transmitted from an infected
mother to her newborn child.
In the past, before screenings
began, HIV could be transmitted
through blood transfusions and
products that contain blood
(some medications). Blood can
still carry the virus but unless it
comes into contact with an open
wound on another person should
not present a problem.
HIV is not transmitted by
kissing nor by contact with
saliva, nor being sneezed on
by an infected person, nor by
sharing towels, dishes or utensils
with an infected person or sitting
on a toilet seat after an infected
person. You cannot catch it by
sitting in the same restaurant
with someone who tests positive,
or by swimming in the same pool
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Tests for HIV are available at
any local health department or
through your family physician.
In the case of HIV knowledge
is power. If you know you are
infected then you can take
measures to get on medication
and protect those who you love.
An HIV infection does not
mean that a person is immoral,
promiscuous, gay or a drug
Johns Missionary Baptist Church
and is a member of the Lawtey
Prayer Brand.
Family members say that
throughout her life, Sherman
has taught—and continues to
teach—them how to be continual
learners and to “live, laugh and
love,” which is her philosophy of
life.
Some of Sherman’s favorite
things in life are: Bible verse,
Psalm 121:1; song, “Thank
You, Lord;” place, church/
home/traveling; reading, daily
devotional; TV shows, “Wheel
of Fortune” and “Jeopardy;” and
pastime, crossword puzzles.
Hermia Thompkins
Sherman
Sherman
celebrates
Parrish family
100th birthday reunion Sun.
Hermia Thompkins Sherman
celebrates her 100th birthday on
Thursday, May 12, and family
and friends will gather to mark
this momentous occasion on
Saturday, May 14, in Starke.
Sherman is a native of Lawtey
and lives in the Peetsville section
named after her grandfather
Peter Tisdale, who was one of
the first families to settle in this
area. She is the wife of Master
Sgt. John Sherman (deceased)
and mother of three daughters—
Winefred, Cynthia and Elaine—
who still live in the area. She has
eight grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren.
The
former
owner
of
Thompkins Grocery and later
Thompkins Lounge, Sherman
is a deaconess at Lawtey’s St.
The Annual Parrish Family
Reunion will be held on Sunday,
May 15, 2016 from 11:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. at the Lake Butler
Community Center, 155 NW
Third Street, Lake Butler. All family and friends are
invited and are asked to bring
favorite meats, veggies, desserts,
and drinks. Paper goods will
be provided. We are looking
forward to seeing you on Sunday,
May 15th. Come early and stay
late!
The
Parrish
Reunion
Committee: Dean Parrish (386972-8111) and Cynthia Parrish
Adams (386-937-2373) or Terry
Parrish (386-466-6450) with
help from everybody. Email:
parrishreunioninfo@gmail.com.
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HIV: What is it, and how is it transmitted?
BY TRACY LEE TATE
Times Interim Editor
HIV,
or
Human
Immunodeficiency Virus, is a
scary thing to most Americans
and has been since it was first
detected in the United States
population in 1980. An HIV
infection is just that, an infection,
not AIDS (acquired immune
deficiency syndrome) although
the infection, if untreated, can
progress to the AIDS syndrome.
AIDS damages the body’s
immune system, lowering its
resistance to infection and
cancer.
HIV, according to the Florida
Department of Health, is
transmitted by sexual intercourse
with an infected partner or
through the sharing of needles
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user. It does not mean they are
a bad person. No one deserves
to be infected.
Education,
understanding and compassion
are key in dealing with those
unlucky enough to become
infected. No person is immune
to hardship, it can invade any
life at anytime. We must all try
to live through the old adage,
“There, but for the Grace of God,
go I.”
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Thursday, May 12, 2016 • Telegraph, Times and Monitor B Section
3B
Hernandez, Oody to play football for Trine, Army, respectively
BY CLIFF SMELLEY
Staff Writer
STARKE — There’s no need
to pinch Bradford High School
seniors
Johnny
Hernandez
and Chance Oody. They aren’t
dreaming. The reality is they
have the opportunity to continue
playing football, with Hernandez
set to go to Trine University in
Angola, IN, while Oody has been
accepted to the United States
Military Academy at West Point.
“It’s been a dream since I was a
little boy,” Hernandez said, later
adding, “I used to play football
in the front yard by myself like I
was playing college football. Just
to know I’m going to be able to
do it for real is just crazy. I just
can’t wait to do it.”
Oody talked about the rich
tradition of West Point and how
he’s excited to be a part of that.
“As a little kid, I always thought
I was going to be a Florida Gator
quarterback,” Oody said. “I
always worked every day on
that, but one day, I just woke up
with the dream that I wanted to
sign my name and be part of a
long, great line of players to play
football for the United States
Military Academy.”
Oody said he received football
offers from schools such as
Trine and Birmingham-Southern
College and ROTC scholarship
offers from the University of
Florida, University of South
Florida and The Citadel. His
application to The Citadel was
accepted, and that’s where Oody
planned on going if he didn’t get
accepted into West Point.
Now, though, he knows he’s
going to the right place. He felt
that on a visit to West Point when
he was given the chance to walk
onto the football field.
“It was almost like I started
Chance Oody signs his West Point paperwork as
parents Beth and Jeff look on. Photos: Smelley
floating,” Oody said. “It was just
one of those feelings that you’re
home, and that’s where you need
to be. That was ultimately my
deciding point. This was where I
needed to go.”
Of course, Oody, who received
a nomination to West Point from
Rep. Ted Yoho, put in a lot of
hard work to help make the
opportunity come about. BHS
head coach Corey Green said he
remembered Oody talking about
the “long process” as far back as
last summer.
“It’s a great thing,” Green
said. “I graduated with a guy
who went to West Point. Being
a friend of his and remembering
everything he had to go through
to get that invitation—it says a
lot about who Chance is.”
Chance played linebacker and
tight end last season, but has also
played quarterback and in the
defensive secondary. He received
this year’s Most Versatile Player
Award.
“That goes, again, to say what
kind of person Chance is,” Green
said. “Not all players are willing
to do those things, but he wanted
to do absolutely everything
he possibly could to help this
football team and was willing to
do those things we asked him to
do. He never once complained
about it. He just got in and did
his part.”
Oody’s level of commitment
is what made the biggest
impression on Green.
“His commitment level not
only to being a good football
player, but his commitment level
to helping his team and helping
his teammates,” Green said. “His
loyalty to Bradford High School.
I think both he and Johnny have a
lot of loyalty to not only Bradford
County football, but to this high
school and community as well.”
Hernandez,
a
defensive
Johnny
Hernandez jr.
and his parents,
Carmen and
Johnny, are
all smiles as
he signs his
letter of intent
to play at Trine
University.
lineman, relishes the opportunity
to leave the state and represent
his home.
“It’s going to feel great
because I’m going to know I’m
carrying Bradford County on my
back,” Hernandez said.
He loves Bradford County, and
he loves football.
“He’s an emotional football
player,” Green said. “A lot of
times this is a game that you
play with a lot of emotions. That
wasn’t only on Friday nights
for Johnny. That was Monday
through Thursday. A lot of times,
he kept this football team going
during those hard times and
during those practices, whether it
be in the weight room or on the
football field.”
Hernandez said he had offers
from
Birmingham-Southern,
Edward
Waters
College,
LaGrange College and Webber
International University, but he
felt Trine was the place to be
after talking to the school’s head
coach (Troy Abbs) and defensive
line coach (Derek Prather).
“I really feel like I can come
in and start all four years,”
Hernandez said. “I feel like I can
make an impact there.”
Hernandez said he owed the
opportunity to BHS defensive
coordinator/weightlifting coach
Spring football games to be played next week
Bobby Johns for helping him and did the things it was going
improve his strength, but Green to take to accomplish that goal,”
said Hernandez deserves credit Green said.
for going after what he wanted.
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“He had a vision for himself
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DAR presents Bennett with Betty Warren Scholarship
BY CLIFF SMELLEY
Staff Writer
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS —
The National Society Daughters
of the American Revolution, Col.
Samuel Elbert Chapter, presented
its Betty Warren Memorial
Scholarship to Bradford High
School senior and Santa Fe
College student Angel Bennett
at its May 2 meeting, which was
held at the Keystone Woman’s
Club.
The scholarship is presented
annually to a Santa Fe student
majoring in a medical-related
field, education or American
history. It is named after the late
Betty Eileen Warren, who was
represented at the DAR meeting
by her son Jeff Warren.
Jeff Warren presented a $1,000
check to Bennett, saying, “On
behalf of the DAR and my
family, Angel, congratulations to
you.”
Bennett, who was accompanied
by her father, Dennis, thanked
the Warren family and the DAR
chapter before talking about the
opportunity she felt fortunate to
receive from Santa Fe College.
“I became dual enrolled in the
fantastic program at Santa Fe a
Letters
Angel Bennett (right) accepts a $1,000 check from
Jeff Warren as the Betty Warren Memorial Scholarship
recipient. Photo: Smelley
couple of years ago,” Bennett
said. “I am so thankful I got that
opportunity and to have recently
received my AA in nursing with
a distinction of honors. The
people and staff at Santa Fe
Andrews Center have had a huge
impact on my life. I will forever
be grateful for them.”
Bennett said she decided on
nursing as a career because it
allows her to help others, which
is something she’s always
enjoyed. She’s proven that
through volunteer efforts at
Lawtey Elementary School and
her church as well as at Santa
Fe College with the Andrews
Center’s College for Kids
program.
“I have always had a passion
for helping people,” Bennett
said. “Ever since I learned what
nursing is and what it stands for,
I knew it was my passion and
calling.
“In March, I became certified
as a CNA (certified nursing
assistant) and will receive my
high school diploma with high
honors in June. “After this, I plan
on continuing my education and
applying for the RN (registered
nursing) program in the fall
and then completing my BSA
and eventually my physician
assistant’s,
specializing
in
pediatrics.”
Bennett is the 12th recipient of
the memorial scholarship. Linda
Smith, the treasurer of the Col.
Samuel Elbert Chapter, shared
some information on the life of
the scholarship’s namesake.
“This scholarship is a tribute to
the life of Betty Eileen Warren,”
Smith said. “Betty was a
longtime resident of Starke who
was devoted to many community
activities, including leadership
roles in the Daughters of the
American Revolution, the Starke
Woman’s Club, the hospital
auxiliary and the First Baptist
Church.
“Betty was born in rural West
Virginia, where she was one of
six girls. Growing up during
the Depression, there was little
opportunity or encouragement to
achieve an advanced education.
She found a way to attend the
University of West Virginia for a
short time, but soon left to join
the wartime workforce with the
Federal Bureau of Investigation
in Washington, D.C.
“While she never found the
opportunity to return to college
full time, her love of books was a
constant reminder to all that she
cherished and valued lifelong
learning.
“This scholarship is a fitting
example of her life. Betty would
be honored to know that in her
memory she was able to provide
an investment and hope for
deserving students to achieve
their dream of an advanced
degree.”
Bennett said, “Although I
wasn’t fortunate enough to
have met Ms. Betty Warren, by
her actions it was apparent she
had a passion for serving her
community and helping others.
I strive to one day serve the
community and others by the
examples Ms. Warren has set for
us.”
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Future looks
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the Green
Presidential
race, even
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Dear Editor:
I could not be more proud of
Bradford County Schools after
the wonderful program, Concert
on the Green, that was presented
by our students last Friday. I am
overjoyed at the community and
school district coming together to
make this event such as success.
The time and planning that went
into such a successful event is
a true testament to the abilities
and devotion of our leaders. To
take an idea and make it a reality
takes vision, time, hard work and
powerful leadership. I see so
many positive and encouraging
things taking place in our
schools and it was so refreshing
to see an event that truly brought
everyone together. I am hoping
this partnership continues to
flourish and the support for our
leadership team, teachers, school
personnel and especially our
students remains strong. As I
prepare to retire after 35 years as
an educator, I will leave knowing
our children, our future, are in
good hands and will continue to
prosper.
Donna Hartley
BHS Guidance Counselor
Dear Editor:
Today, May 4, 2016, the
alphabet soup of national
news agencies have effectively
informed the voting public
that the 2016 presidential race
has been winnowed to Hilary
and The Donald. For those of
us who actually keep up with
national news, the name brand
television and radio broadcasters
that profess fair and unbiased
reporting have perpetrated a
great deception on it’s viewers
and listeners. Believe it or not,
there are several other political
parties in this country who have
candidates for President. There
is the Green Party, Libertarian
Party, Constitution Party and at
least 31 others less known.
While I do not endorse exGovernor Gary Johnson of New
Mexico, he is but one example
of other viable presidential
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the general public by the media.
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Recent arrests
in Bradford,
Clay and Union
Jones was eventually arrested
Benjamin Eugene Padgett, 19,
and transported to jail. Bond was of Starke was arrested May 4
set at $7,500 for the charges.
by Starke police for battery and
obstructing justice–tampering
Heather Ellen Jones, 35, of in misdemeanor proceeding.
Starke was arrested May 7 by According to the arrest report,
Bradford deputies during a Padgett was arguing with his
traffic stop for driving while girlfriend when he grabbed her
license suspended or revoked– by the hair and pulled so hard she
habitual offender. Bond was set lost her balance and fell to the
at $5,000 for the charge.
floor, holding their child in her
arms. Padgett then grabbed the
Dong Eun Lee, 39, of Duluth, child and pushed the victim into
GA was arrested May 3 by a wall after she had gotten back
Lawtey police during a traffic up, threatening to punch her in
stop for possession of marijuana the face if she touched their child
over 20 grams and possession of again. When the victim said she
drug equipment. Bond was set at was calling the police, Padgett
$7,000 for the charge.
grabbed her cell phone and
threw it on the floor, shattering
Michael Shiloh Lee, 37, of the screen. The victim went to a
Starke was arrested May 9 by neighbor’s home and called law
Bradford deputies for attempted enforcement. Bond was set at
murder, arson and burglary (see $5,000 for the charges against
Telegraph A-section for more Padgett.
information).
Boyd Phillips, 45, of Hampton
Won Jun Lee, 22, of Tucker, was arrested May 4 by Bradford
GA was arrested May 3 by deputies for two charges of
Lawtey police during a traffic aggravated assault with a
stop for possession of marijuana weapon–without intent to kill
over 20 grams and possession of and battery. According to the
drug equipment. Bond was set at arrest report, the night before
his arrest, Phillips went to a
residence, where his wife was
Kendrick Treall Lee, 25, of staying, entering her bedroom,
Lake Butler was arrested May taking a gun she had with her
3 by Starke police on out-of- and putting it to her head and
county warrants from Sumter for stating he should kill her. He
failure to appear/no valid driver’s also broke her cell phone during
license and probation violation/ the incident. He left but the next
dealing in stolen property/ morning, went to her place of
trafficking. No bond was allowed employment—a local bank—
for the charges.
and tried to enter twice before
the business was open. He then
Jonnie S. Martin, 62, of withdrew $3,100 in cash from
Starke was arrested May 8 by the drive-thru teller and left.
Bradford deputies for possession Law enforcement was called,
of cocaine and possession of and the victim then followed an
drug equipment. According to officer to the courthouse to file
the arrest report, a deputy was a restraining order. While en
at Lost Valley Campground route, Phillips attempted to ram
when he observed a van go by the victim’s vehicle at Weldon
at a high rate of speed toward Street before she made it to the
Odd Fellow Cemetery. When courthouse. An alert was put
the deputy went to the cemetery out for his vehicle, and he was
to conduct a property check, the stopped by a deputy on U.S. 301
van was parked in the back with and arrested. In his truck were
no lights on. Martin and two three loaded firearms and the
other people were around and $3,100 in cash. Bond was set at
in the van. Beside Martin on the $21,000 for the charges.
van floorboard was a metal pipe
and small pill bottle with cocaine
Randall Rufus Prevatt, 51, of
residue in it. Martin was arrested Starke was arrested May 5 by
and transported to jail. Bond was Starke police for disturbing the
set at $110,000 for the charges.
peace. According to the arrest
report, Prevatt had been drinking
Scott Allen Mathews, 26, of and was yelling and causing
Green Cove Springs was arrested a disturbance at the Magnolia
May 8 by Bradford deputies Hotel. When police arrived,
for assault on an officer and Prevatt continued to yell and
resisting an officer with violence. made threatening statements to
According to the arrest report, other tenants as he was escorted
Mathews was intoxicated and out to the patrol car. Bond was
fell at Lost Valley Campground set at $500 for the charge.
when EMS was called to treat
him. He became belligerent
Gino Nick Rocca, 26, of Starke
with the paramedics, so deputies was arrested May 9 by Starke
were called to assist. When they police for battery and resisting an
arrived, Mathews was sitting officer. According to the arrest
on a step in front of a trailer. report, Rocca was at Pine Forest
He started swinging at a deputy Apartments in Starke when he
and resisting deputies when they grabbed the female victim by the
attempted to stand him up to neck and left marks on her neck.
be evaluated by EMS. He was He then resisted the arrest when
arrested and transported to jail.
officers arrived by turning to
prevent them from handcuffing
Bobbijoe Lynn Melton, 45, him.
of Starke was arrested May 6
by Bradford deputies for two
Lacrisha Sharey Rogers, 31,
charges of battery. According to of Orange Park was arrested
the arrest report, Melton became May 6 by Bradford deputies
upset and angry with two elderly on a warrant for possession of
people she helps care for and marijuana with intent to sell and
slapped both several times selling marijuana. Bond was set
during the incident on May 2. at $20,000 for the charges.
When another person found out
about the incident, they called
Vernon Buck Thompson,
law enforcement, and deputies 37, of Starke was arrested
investigated the batteries and May 6 by Bradford deputies
arrested Melton. Bond was set at for misdemeanor probation
$20,000 for the charges.
violation. No bond was allowed
for the charge.
Bradford
Heather Danielle Brice, 26, of
Starke was arrested May 5 by
Bradford deputies on warrants
for three charges of possession
of marijuana with intent to
sell, three charges of selling
marijuana, possession of drugs–
controlled substance without a
prescription and for two charges
of public order crimes–keeping
public nuisance structure for
drug activity. Bond was set at
Diane L. Clay, 64, of Starke
was arrested May 5 by Starke
police during a traffic stop for
possession of cocaine. Bond was
set at $2,500 for the charge.
Jesus Hernandez Cortes, 25, of
Wimauma was arrested May 5
by Bradford deputies on an outof-county warrant for probation
violation on original charge of no
valid driver’s license. Bond was
set at $10,000 for the charge.
Jonathan Mark Deese, 34, of
Hampton was arrested May 4
by Bradford deputies for battery.
According to the arrest report,
Deese and Tiffany Wilkerson, 24,
started arguing and then hitting
each other in front of two young
children. Both were arrested
and charged with battery. Bond
was set at $1,000 for the charge
against Deese.
Shawna Kaye Dell, 36, of
Starke was arrested May 9 by
Starke police on an out-ofcounty warrant from Alachua for
probation violation on original
charge of possession of cocaine.
No bond was allowed for the
charge.
Kenneth James Ehrishman,
31, of Orange Park was arrested
May 5 by Bradford deputies for
felony probation violation. No
bond was allowed for the charge.
Eric Jason Haight, 43, of
Wesley Chapel was arrested
May 6 by Starke police during
a traffic stop for driving while
license suspended or revoked,
possession of marijuana–not
more than 20 grams and for
three charges of possession of
drug equipment. Bond was set at
Chadwick Mark Hoilman, 42,
of Jacksonville was arrested May
3 by Bradford deputies for felony
probation violation. Bond was set
at $200 for the charge.
Peter Min Huh, 33, of Duluth,
GA was arrested May 3 by
Lawtey police during a traffic
stop for possession of marijuana
over 20 grams and possession of
drug equipment. Bond was set at
Carlos Leonard Jones, 22,
was arrested May 3 by Bradford
deputies for battery and burglary
with battery. According to the
arrest report, Jones broke into his
ex-girlfriend’s home and began to
yell at her and kick and break two
doors in the residence. He then
grabbed her by the arms, pinned
her against a wall and shook her
violently, while he screamed
in her face threats to have their
child taken away from her. When
he let go, the victim ran outside
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Abram K. Vanderpool, 31, of
Lake City was arrested May 5 by
Bradford deputies on a warrant for
sexual assault on person 18 years
or older and domestic battery
by strangulation. According to
the warrant affidavit, a deputy
was called to a residence about a
disturbance between Vanderpool
and a 32-year-old female on
March 3. The female convinced
the deputy the argument was
verbal only, although later
she stated that Vanderpool
had struck her during the
argument. When the deputy left,
Vanderpool grabbed the victim
by the throat and forced her into
the bedroom, where he pulled
her jeans down and sexually
assaulted her and threatened
her with worse if she called law
enforcement again. Vanderpool
continued to physically abuse
the victim until April 21, when
he left the residence to stay at
his mother’s place in Lake City.
A few days later, the victim
reported the March 3 attack to
authorities, stating she didn’t
report it or the other instances
of abuse out of fear of reprisal
from Vanderpool while he was
still at the residence. Vanderpool
was questioned about the attack
on April 28 by investigators,
but denied the sexual assault
allegation, stating he did pull the
victim’s pants down and pushed
her down, but only to get her
attention. Vanderpool returned
to the victim’s residence on April
28 and was arrested for two
charges of battery and carrying
a concealed weapon after he
pushed the victim’s father out
of the way while entering the
house and then struck the victim
and caused her to fall against a
wall. When he was arrested by
deputies, a fillet knife in a sheath
was found on his belt that was
covered by a shirt. The next day,
Vanderpool bailed out of jail on a
$7,500 bond, but he was arrested
a week later on the warrant for
the sexual assault charge. Bond
has been set at a $100,000 for
the most recent charges against
Vanderpool.
Stephen Lawrence Walker,
48, of Brooker was arrested May
7 by Bradford deputies during
a traffic stop for driving under
the influence. Bond was set at
Keystone/Melrose
Jamie Armentrout, 34, of
Keystone Heights was arrested
May 8 by Clay deputies
for driving a vehicle with a
registration expired by more than
six months and driving with a
suspended or revoked license.
David Johns, 20, of Keystone
Heights was arrested May 6 by
Clay deputies for possession
of not more than 20 grams of
cannabis.
Amanda Mustered, 38, of
Keystone Heights was arrested
May 8 by Clay deputies for
domestic battery.
Theron Rasmus, 36, of
Keystone heights was arrested
May 3 by Clay deputies for
driving with a suspended or
revoked license.
William Sanders, 33, of Starke
was arrested May 4 by Clay
deputies for non-support.
an out-of-county warrant from
Alachua for failure to appear.
Bond was set at $2,000 for the
charge.
Stanley Milton Courson, 57,
of Raiford was arrested May 3
by Union deputies for battery
and for disturbing the police.
Courson went home intoxicated
and started arguing with his
girlfriend.
Things
became
physical when they started
wrestling with each other. At that
time, another person that lives in
the home arrived with her small
kids and her husband, and the
husband attempted to break up
the altercation. Courson pushed
past the mother, accidentally hit
her small son and approached
the husband, taking several
swings at him. The husband
hit Courson and then left the
residence. Courson went to
leave, but a neighbor who heard
the disturbance had called law
enforcement, and he was stopped
in his vehicle in the driveway,
and eventually arrested.
Stephen Wade Crews, 23,
of Lawtey was arrested May 3
Ginger Nicole Miller, 34, of by Union deputies for felony
Lake Butler was arrested May probation violation. No bond was
2 by Union deputies for assault allowed for the charge.
and for obstructing justice.
Jimmy Antwon Knight, 24,
Miller encountered a woman in of Ocala was arrested May 6
Dollar General in Worthington by Union deputies for failure to
Springs she believes caused her appear–felony offense. Bond was
brother to be arrested and sent set at $50,000 for the charge.
to prison. Miller started cursing
Joshua William Padgett, 24,
and threatening the victim in
the store until a clerk stepped of Lake Butler was arrested May
between the two. The clerk told 4 by Union deputies for battery.
deputies she believed Miller According to the arrest report,
would have caused the victim Padgett was arguing with his
physical harm if she hadn’t girlfriend in their apartment
stepped between them. Miller when he pulled her hair several
left the store, but was arrested a times while they were in the
short time later at a residence and kitchen. She asked him to
transported to jail. Bond was set stop and then walked into the
bedroom. Padgett, who was
at $3,000 for the charges.
holding their 1-year-old child,
Christopher Lynn Whisenhunt followed her and pulled her hair
42, of Lake Butler was arrested again several more times. The
May 8 by Union deputies on victim then left the residence
an out-of-county warrant from and called law enforcement,
Monroe for three counts of and Padgett was arrested and
worthless checks. Bond was set transported to the jail.
at $3,600 for the charge.
Brannon L. Smith, 30, of Lake
Brandy Marie Brown-Branch, Butler was arrested May 5 by
32, of Lake Butler was arrested Union deputies for three felony
May 2 by Union deputies on probation violations. No bond
was allowed for the charges.
Union
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BMS claims 6 wins at regional track and field meet
BY CLIFF SMELLEY
Staff Writer
athletes earned six first-place
finishes at the April 30 Florida
LECANTO
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Bradford Youth Running Association
Middle School track and field Nature Coast Middle School
Regional Championship.
All of the BMS participants
earned medals. Six will team
up with Lake City’s Eye of the
Tiger running club to compete
in the FLYRA Middle School
State Championship, which
will be held Saturday, May
14, in Bradenton. Those six
are: Adontae Balfour, Meghan
Harris, Adrian Jenkins, Armondo
Lopez, Jawan Noisette and Tray
Stack.
The BMS boys team placed
second, with Balfour and
Noisette earning individual wins.
Jawan Noisette won the
high jump. Photos: Kendra Balfour topped the triple jump
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Noisette cleared 5-4 in the high
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Balfour teamed up with Lopez,
Stack and Seth Zieguas to win
the 4x800m relay with a time of
9:47.09.
The BMS girls, which placed
third in the team standings, also
won the 4x800m, with Harris,
Jaelyn Canova, Taylor McCoy
and Angela Harrison posting a
time of 11:27.12.
Harris was involved in all
three wins for the girls team. As
an individual, she placed first in
the 200m with a time of 27.0. She
teamed up with Olyvia Griffin,
Jada Williams and Asherah
Collins for a first-place time of
53.16 in the 4x100m relay.
The boys earned a secondplace finish in the 4x100m, with
Noisette, Jenkins, Cecil Caraway
and Randy Lott posting a time of
49.21.
Caraway was the runner-up in
the 800m with a time of 2:27.38.
Lopez and Stack were third and
fourth, respectively, with times
of 2:29.58 and 2:30.96.
Jenkins placed third in the
100m hurdles (16.50), while
Balfour placed fourth in the
200m hurdles (30.54).
Griffin took fourth in the 100m
hurdles (18.50), while Canova
earned sixth- and seventh-place
finishes in the 1500m and 800m,
respectively. Canova’s 1500m
time was 5:52.26, while her
800m time was 3:02.19.
McCoy placed eighth in the
800m (3:02.52) and ninth in the
1500m (6:11.46).
Lopez and Stack placed
seventh and 10th, respectively in
the 1500m with times of 5:07.81
and 5:16.30.
At the state meet, Harris will
compete in the 4x100m, 200m
and 400m. Balfour, Lopez and
Stack will compete in the 4x800,
while Balfour will also compete
ABOVE: The
winning 4x800
team of (l-r)
Meghan Harris,
Angela Harrison,
Taylor McCoy
and Jaelyn
Canova. RIGHT:
The winning
4x100 team of (lr) Olyvia Griffin,
Meghan Harris,
Jada Williams
and Asherah
Collins. Harris
also won the
200.
The winning 4x800 team of (l-r) Seth Zieguas, Tray Stack, Adontae Balfour and
Armondo Lopez. Balfour also won the triple jump.
in the triple jump. Jenkins will jump.
community see these studentrun the 100m hurdles, while
Coaches Kendra Griffin, athletes, they congratulate them
Noisette will compete in the high Edrick Hamilton and John on their accomplishments.
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Association Class 2A Track and
Field Finals, competing in two
events and earning a high finish
of 10th in the long jump.
The sophomore, who had a
distance of 16-10.75 in the long
jump, also placed 15th in the
preliminaries of the 200m.
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Obituaries d
Cathy Bruce
LAKE GENEVA—Cathy Jean
Bruce, 50, of Lake Geneva died at her
home, Friday, May 6, 2016. She was
born in Atlanta, GA on June 1, 1965.
She was a CNA in Starke, a waitress,
a beautician, bookkeeper, and office
manager. She was preceded in death
by: her father, Marcus Bruce; and
siblings, Marcus M. Bruce, Terry
Hendrix, and Vikki Brooks.
She is survived by: daughter,
Crystal Miller of Lake Geneva;
son, Brandon Miller of Keystone
Heights; and mother and step father,
Hazel (Wyatt) Bruce and Russell
E. Erdman of Lake Geneva; sister,
Margaret Shellnutt of Keystone
Heights; brother, Anthony R.
Bruce of Stockbridge, GA and one
grandson.
A memorial service will be held
at a later date. In lieu of flowers
donations can be made to the
American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are under the care
of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home,
Keystone Heights.
James Davidson
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS—James
Duffy Davidson, 70, of Keystone
Heights died at his home, Thursday,
May 4, 2016. He was born in El
Paso, TX on Aug. 25, 1945 to the
late James and Ernest (White)
Davidson and served in the United
States Army Reserves. He retired as
a Boiler Maker; and a truck driver.
He was preceded in death by three
brothers.
His survivors are: his wife of 53
years, Patricia “Pat” (Whelchel)
Davidson; sons, James Davidson of
Keystone Heights, David (Eileen)
Davidson of Virginia, Russell
Davidson of Bushnell, and Danny
(Lisa) Davidson of Jacksonville;
siblings, Wanda Camp and Barbara
Divilla, both of San Antonio,
TX, George (Ella) Davidson of
Hendersonville, TX, Toy (Lisa)
Davidson of Arkansas, Troy
Davidson and Johnny Davidson both
of Houston, TX; eight grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
The family had a time of
gathering at Davidson’s home, May
7. In lieu of flowers the family has
requested that donations please be
made to Community Hospice, 4266,
Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL
32257. Arrangements are under the
care of Jones-Gallagher Funeral
Home, Keystone Heights.
in her left hand. Four surgeries
later, she still does not have the
fine control necessary to use a
camera professionally.
Being the survivor she has
had to become, she turned to
other artistic endeavors and now
works with a number of media
to express herself. She paints,
creates stained glass projects
and has developed an interest in
the use of herbal therapy, using
this knowledge to help others to
enhance their lives…and hers.
Chapman made the decision
to inform her family and a few
close friends of her HIV status
after moving home. Since then
she has spoken to many people
who have questions about the
disease and has felt fulfilled that
they come to her for information.
One thing that has proven to be
disturbing and hurtful to her is
the people who are misinformed
and judgmental.
“When someone decides to
be cruel out of ignorance and
harass me in public places I try
to just ‘let it go’,” she said. “But
some people in the community,
whether through lack of
knowledge about HIV and no
willingness to learn the facts
have taken the opportunity to
show their cruelty.
“One would think that in a
Christian community people
would not save their Christianity
for Sundays only and would have
left their ‘bullying side’ on the
elementary school playground,”
she said. “Their attitude and
uneducated comments have hurt
me deeply and if they don’t want
to learn then they should just be
quiet! It shocks and hurts me
that people have referred to me
as a rattlesnake simply because
they have not and will not
educate themselves. Maybe it’s
just because they can’t. Anyone
who would think that I would
even attempt to infect someone
else in a malicious way is just
plain stupid.”
Chapman said that all she
wants is to live her life to the
fullest and do so as long as she
can.
“I will not apologize for who
I am or what I have done in my
life,” she said. “In John 8:7 I
believe it says, ‘let he who is
without sin cast the first stone’.”
In looking back over her life
so far, she smiles and remembers
something her mother told her.
“Mom once said that I had
lived more in 10 minutes than
she has in 10 years.”
Chapman said her parents,
husband, some of her family and
the people she chooses to call
friend have been a wonderful
support system and she is full of
James
Handley III
GAINESVILLE—James
David “Trey” Handley, III, 26, of
Gainesville died Thursday, May 5,
2016 in Pompano Beach. He was
born in Beaufort, SC on June 14,
1989. He was a member of Westside
Baptist Church in Gainesville.
He is survived by his father,
James “Jim” (Cindy) Handley Jr.;
mother, Tina Caton; step brother,
Austin Landry; step sister, Tiffany
Landry of Gainesville; paternal
grandparents, Dave and Wanda
Handley of Keystone Heights;
maternal grandparents, Billy R. and
Dolores Caton of Gainesville.
A memorial service will be held
at a later date. In lieu of flowers the
family has requested donations to
be made to the Children’s Diabetes
Foundation, 4380 S. Syracuse Street,
Suite 430, Denver, CO 80237.
Arrangements are under the care
of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home,
Keystone Heights.
After graduating from Union County
High School he attended Florida
Gateway College Police Academy
and graduated in 2014. He enjoyed
life and enjoyed spending time with
his family and friends.
He is survived by: his father and
mother, Rick and Susan Brown
of Lake Butler; his grandparents,
Blair and Barbara Harrison of Lake
Butler; his great-grandmother,
Helen Austin of Lake Butler; his
sister, Caitlyn (Justin) DeNunzio
of Lake Butler; his brother, Clay
Halle of Lake Butler; his step
brother, Kendall Woodland of Lake
Butler; and his step sister, Kristin
Woodland of Lake City; his fiancé,
Alyssa Blanton of Lake Butler; his
two children, Gavin Blair Harrison
of LuLu and Grace Aubrey Harrison
of Lake Butler; and his three nieces
Colby Harrison
Tinley, Kimberlee, Kali; and his
nephew, Tyson.
Services will be held Thursday,
LAKE BUTLER—Colby Blair May 12 at 11:00 a.m. The burial
Harrison, 26, of Lake Butler, passed will take place after the services
away suddenly on Saturday, May at Dekle Cemetery in Lake Butler.
7, 2016. He was born in Altamonte All arrangements are under the care
Springs and raised in Union County. of Archer Funeral Home of Lake
Butler 386-496-2008.
Colby Harrison
PAID OBITUARY
CHAPMAN
Continued from 1B
an idea that terrified her.
Chapman said it took her five
months to work up the courage
to tell her parents, which she did
on her 27th birthday. After that,
her mom and dad wanted her to
come home to Lake Butler. She
came home in October 1995 and
stayed at her parent’s house with
her two dogs until her house was
completed and she moved into it
in March 1996.
In March 2000 she saw, met
and dated the man who would
eventually become her husband.
They will celebrate their 16th
anniversary this year. She said
that, for those who “need to
know,” her husband in negative.
On their honeymoon she took
many photos and talked with
her husband about her interest
in photography and her desire to
look into it for a profession. He
told her to “go for it” and when
they returned home a new chapter
in her life began. She became
well known for her photography
and everything was going well
in her life until a fall in 2014
changed everything. Her injuries
included a shattered wrist,
seven breaks and dislocations
love for them all.
In conclusion, Chapman said
she would like to share her
favorite quote. It may be found
among the writings of Gia Marie
Carangi, a supermodel who died
of AIDS in 1986.
“Life and death, energy and
peace. If I stop today it was
still worth it. Even the terrible
mistakes that I made and would
have unmade if I could. The
pains that have burned me and
scarred my soul, it was worth
it, for having been allowed to
walk where I’ve walked, which
was to hell on earth, heaven on
earth, back again, into, under, far
in between, through it, in it and
above.”
Dorothy Mitchell
KEYSTONE
HEIGHTS—
Dorothy Watterson “Dot” Mitchell,
resident of Westminster Woods,
and formally a longtime resident
of Keystone Heights, peacefully
passed away Wednesday, May 4,
2016. Dot was born on April 9,
1927 in Hampton to the late to
Luther and Mary (Bedenbaugh)
Watterson, and attended school
in Bradford County. Prior to her
retirement, she enjoyed being a
bookkeeper and General Office
Manager. In 1968, she married her
beloved husband, Buford Mitchell
and had 33 wonderful years with
him. They loved to travel and toured
the United States as well as Europe. Dot joined the Keystone Heights
Woman’s Club in 1976; she was also
a Charter Member of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy,
General Joseph Finnegan Chapter
of Keystone Heights. She was of the
Baptist faith and had a strong belief
in God. Dot was preceded in death
by: her husband, Buford; as well as
her brother, Frederick Watterson;
and her sister, Harvene McMahone. She is survived by: her beloved
niece, Mary Schaber Eyler of
Atlanta, GA; along with her sister,
Harvene McMahone; and brother,
Frederick Watterson’s families.
A causal visitation will be held
at Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home
on Friday, May 13 from 2-5 p.m. Come join us in celebrating a life
well lived. Interment will take place
at Santa Fe Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are by JonesGallagher Funeral Home, 340 East
Walker Dr., Keystone Heights, FL
32656.jonesgallagherfh.com
PAID OBITUARY
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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. All real
estate advertising in this
newspaper is subject to
the Federal Fair Housing
Act of 1968, which makes
it illegal to advertise “any
preference, limitation or
discrimination based on
race, color, religion, sex
or national origin, or an intention to make any such
preference, limitation or
discrimination.” Familial
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and people securing custody of children under
18. This newspaper will
not knowingly accept any
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all dwellings advertised
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Motor Vehicles
& Accessories
UP TO $500 CASH FOR
JUNK $CARS$. Free pick
up, running or not. Call
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45
Land For Sale
HOUSE FOR SALE in City
of Lawtey. 3BR/1BA. Water & sewer available. Call
904-782-3477.
47
Commercial
Property (Rent,
Lease, Sale)
DOWNTOWN STARKE Retail and/or Office Space
for rent. 113-115 E. Call
St. 144 to 1100 square
feet available. Call Jerry
at 904-364-8395
PRIME OFFICE SPACE
for rent. Total 7,478 SQ.
FT. at $4.00 per SQ. FT.
All or any part located at
743 US Hwy. 301 South.
Smith & Smith Realty
904-964-9222
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Homes For Sale
$145,000. 727 CYPRESS
ST., Starke. 3/2, CH/A,
double lot, big carport, all
appliances, great condition. Call 205-393-4909.
Brokers welcome.
49
Mobile Homes
For Sale
10 CHAMPION 28x60 3+2
open units are available
at a reduced cost on a
first come first serve basis. Homes come with
1/2” painted sheet rock
walls, knockdown ceilings, overhead ducts,
OSB wrap, house wrap,
lined cabinets and much
more. Still time to pick
colors, will deliver and set
up on your lot for $46,800.
Call Matt 386-697-6209.
MUST SELL never titled 28
wide 3BR/2BA 2016 Live
Oak all warranties apply,
will set up and deliver to
your lot for $36,995. Call
Kyle 352-327-0141.
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For Rent
WE HAVE 2 OR 3 bedroom MH, clean, close to
prison. Call 352-468-1323
NEWLY RENOVATED mobile homes. D/W 3 BR,
2 & 3 BR Lakefront 2BR
house. Starke & Lake
Butler. 1-678-438-6828
HIDDEN OAKS MHC2BR/2BA/$545,
3BR/2BA/$595. Close to
A+ schools, city water/
sewer, ch/a. Lake Butler
386-496-8111 Mike
2BR/ 1 1/2 BA, luxury duplex. CH/A, large rooms,
separate dining, walk-in
closet, screen back patio,
privacy, great location.
Starke. $900/monthly.
352-478-8321
ROOMMATE. Large private
bed & bath, CH/A, cable,
Non-smoking, pets okay.
Between Starke & Lawtey. $150/week. 904-5531063.
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Produce
AVAILABLE NOW: yellow squash, zucchini,
roma & string beans,
onions. Available later:
okra, peas, corn. Call
386-431-1833-leave message.
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For Sale
OFFICE BUILDING for sale.
Stable income producing
rental base. 113-115 E.
Call St. $249,000. Call
Jerry Williams, Realtor
Coldwell Banker Premier
Properties 904-364-8395.
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Personal
Services
CLARK FOUNDATION REPAIRS, INC. - Correction
of termite & water-damaged wood & sills. Leveling & raising Houses/
Bldgs. Pier Replacement
& alignment. We do all
types of tractor work,
excavation and small
demolition jobs. Free Estimates: Danny (Buddy)
Clark, 904-545-5241.
HS graduate. Full
time-40 hours wk, M-F.
Send resume to khamilton@tealtilecarpet.com.
NO walk-in or phone applications accepted.
2ND SHIFT STOREROOM
CLERK. Must have computer knowledge. Industrial Storeroom experience
helpful. We are an EEOC,
drug free workplace. We
offer Dental & health insurance, paid Holidays
and Vacation. Apply at
Gilman Building Products,
CR 218 Maxville, FL or fax
resume to 904-289-7736.
HANDY HELPER for yard
work, minor repairs, painting, etc. $10/hr. per diem
as needed. References
a must. Call 863-5099178
OFFICE STAFF. Green
Technologies, LLC. is
looking for a full time Office Staff to work out of
its growing West Jacksonville, Florida facility.
Duties will include but
are not limited to the following: Answering phones
and taking messages
Filing documents Processing and sending out
orders Tracking orders
Obtaining quotes from
various vendors Assisting
with Inventory Reporting Customer follow-up
Setup freight shipments
Researching, gathering
and reporting information
as requested Completing general office duties as needed, including
managing and tracking
supplies Help maintain a
clean and orderly office
Requirements: Proficient
knowledge of MS Office
products -- Word, Power
Point, and Excel Typing
proficiency Great organizational skills and attention to detail Physical
ability to lift at least 15 lbs.
Job requires moderate
physical activity. Respectful and professional
attitude Strong writing
skills and professional
knowledge of the English
language Adaptability and
strong self-starting skills
Experience communicating professionally, clearly
and concisely Proper
telephone etiquette
and a strong customer
service orientation are
mandatory. A.A degree or
higher preferred. We are
a drug-free workplace.
All offers of employment
are subject to Drug and
Background Screenings.
Please email resume
for consideration to HYPERLINK “mailto:info@
green-edge.com” info@
green-edge.com
MECHANIC. The Bradford
County Road Department
is currently accepting applications for a qualified
Mechanic at a pay rate
of 13.00 per hour. Applicants must possess a
High School Diploma or
G.E.D, a valid class “B”
Florida Drivers License
and have a minimum of
two years related experience. Applicants must
complete and pass a field
test to be considered for
hire. Applications along
with a job description
may be obtained from the
Bradford County Road
Department, 812 B N.
Grand St. in Starke. The
deadline for accepting
applications is Thursday,
May 26, 2016 before the
close of business. Bradford County is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
For all inquiries, please
call (904) 966-6243.
WAR E H OU SE posi ti on
available. Apply at Gator
II Farm Supply. South of
Starke on Hwy 301. HS
Diploma required. DUMP TRUCK OPERATOR. The Bradford
County Road Department is currently accepting applications for two (2)
full-time, qualified Dump
Truck Operators, at a pay
rate of 12.00 per hour.
Applicants must possess
a High School Diploma or
G.E.D. and have a valid
current Class B Florida
Driver’s License minimum. Applicants must
complete and pass a field
test to be considered for
hire. Applications along
with a job description
may be obtained from the
Bradford County Road
Department, 812 B N.
Grand St. in Starke. The
deadline for accepting
applications is Thursday,
May 26, 2016 before the
close of business. Bradford County is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
For all inquiries, please
call (904) 966-6243.
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR.
Provides programmatic
and administrative direction for the programs and
services of The Arc of
Bradford County. Directs,
coordinates, and oversees the administration
of all Arc programs. The
• Pumps
• Sales
• Parts
• Service
Operations Director must
possess at a minimum
an associate’s degree
from an accredited college or university and
two years verifiable experience working directly
with individuals receiving
services or related experience. Must be at least 21,
clean FL DL, 2 yrs supervisory experience, able to
pass Level 2 background
check, good physical condition, computer literate
(esp MS Office). DrugFree Workplace. Salary
DOE. Send resume to
sherry@arcbradford.org
; NO phone calls.
CHURCH CUSTODIAN
Needed. Northside Baptist Church of Starke,
Florida is seeking a FT
(40 hr/wk) employee to
perform janitorial and
general maintenance duties. Must have reliable
transportation, consistent
attendance in church of
like faith, and ability to
pass criminal background
check. Competitive rate
of pay and benefits offered based on skill and
experience. Must apply
in person at 7415 NW
County Rd. 225, Starke.
THE CITY OF LAWTEY
801 South Water Street
Starke, FL 32091
TDD/TTY 711
1, 2, & 3 bedroom HC &
Non-HC accessible
apartments.
“This institution is an equal
opportunity provider, and employer.”
“Equal Housing Opportunity”
Where one call
does it all!
is seeking resumes for
a contracted financial
consultant to assist with
government accounting.
Applicant must have government accounting experience. Resumes should
be submitted by May 31,
2016 by 4 p.m. at Lawtey
City Hall, 2793 Lake St.
Lawtey, FL. 32058. This
institution is an equal
opportunity provider and
employer. We are also a
drug free work place.
FARM WORKERS. 3 experienced squash pickers. 3-4 days weekly, 4-6
hours daily. Top pay, must
have transportation. Possible free housing. We are
a drug free, alcohol free
workplace. Call 904-9646524 or 904-322-4072.
No calls after 9pm.
MACCLENNY Nursi n g
&
R e h a b
Seeking to add
CNA’s to their TEAM!
F u l l Ti m e s h i f t s a r e
n e e d e d f o r 3 - 11
a n d 11 - 7 . N e w
w a g e s f o r C N A’ s !
Must pass a FDLE
B a c k g r o u n d !
Apply
in
person @ 755 S 5TH
Street, or call 904-2594873.
Lake Butler
Apartments
1, 2, 3 & 4
Bedroom
apartments with rental
assistance.
Call 386-496-3141
TDD/TTY 711.
This institution is
an EOE.
Now Accepting
Applications
1 AND 2
BEDROOM APARTMENTS
607 Bradford Court
Starke, FL
Call for more info
904-964-6216
Hearing Impaired Only
call 800-955-8771
Handicapped Accessible
This Institution is an Equal
Opportunity Provider
and Employer.
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
Southern Villas
of Starke
Ask about our
1&2 BR Apartments HC &
non-HC Units. Central AC/
Heat, on-site laundry,
playground, private, quiet
atmosphere.
1001 Southern Villas Dr.
Starke, FL
“Equal Housing Opportunity”
Keenan Tree Service
Trimming & Removal
Reasonable Prices
Insured!
FREE ESTIMATES
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Hwy
301
Sat &
Sun
BUS DRIVERS NEEDED
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Help Wanted
RECEPTIONIST POSITION available for local
Starke business. Friendly
voice needed to greet
customers and handle our
social media presence.
Must be organized, dependable and possess
excellent communication & computer skills.
9B
MEMORIAL DAY PARTY?
Union County School Board
Huge Pots for a Crab Boil, Burner Stands
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10B
Madelyn
Kish,
Devin
Lewis and
Macey
Fulgham
(l-r) wait
in the
dugout for
the game
to start.
Photo:
Smelley
STATE
Continued from 1B
right field. After an out, courtesy
runner Macey Fulgham moved
to second on Katie Zipperer’s
ground out to first. Howard then
ripped a triple into left-center
field, scoring Fulgham and tying
the game at 1-1. Howard was left
stranded at third when Bailey
recorded her sixth strikeout of
the game.
The Gators quickly retook the
lead. Price hit a one-out single
Jordan Howe (left) and
Valerie Seay share a
laugh during player
introductions. Photo:
Smelley
Lexi Androlevich (far left) high fives teammates after
being introduced. Photo: Smelley
SIGN
Continued from 3B
Hernandez also thanked Oody,
who had been in contact with
Trine University and suggested
Hernandez contact the school.
“Without my brother, I
wouldn’t even be able to do
this,” Hernandez said.
“Brother” aptly describes
how the two players view each
other. They are close friends, and
football is what brought them
together.
“We didn’t really know each
other until we started playing
together,” Hernandez said. “We
just clicked. You would’ve
thought we had known each
other since diapers.”
Oody could’ve had a signing
ceremony at BHS earlier, but
instead chose to wait until
Hernandez finalized his college
situation so the two could sign
together.
“It just shows how much of
a great character he has and
what West Point is getting,”
Hernandez said.
Hernandez said he couldn’t
have gotten his opportunity
without Oody, and Oody said
the same thing in regard to
in the bottom of the third and
advanced to second on a passed
ball. Gracie Price hit a two-out
double, which scored Ashleigh
Price. Gracie Price tried to
advance to third on the play, but
was easily tagged out.
In the top of the fifth, leadoff
batter Brooke Waters drew a
walk, while Howe reached on
an error on a pop-up to first.
Zipperer advanced the runners
on a ground out before Waters
scored on a wild pitch. Howard
drew a walk, giving the Tigers
runners at the corners with
two outs, but Bailey induced a
ground out to end the inning.
The Tigers never threatened to
score again, being set down 1-2- UCHS head coach Andrew Strickland (left) chats with
Katie Zipperer before her at-bat. Photo: Donny Joiner
3 in the next three innings.
Wewahitchka’s first two batters
in the bottom of the eighth were
put out on deep fly balls before
Madrid hit a line-drive single
into right field. Ashleigh Price
drew a walk before Walding
delivered the game-winning hit.
Walding and Madrid combined
for four hits against pitchers
Tucker and Waters, who allowed
just three against the rest of the
Wewahitchka team.
Tucker, who started in the
circle and gave up six hits and
no walks in five innings, is one
of four seniors along with Howe,
Zipperer and Valerie Seay.
Therefore, the bulk of this year’s
team returns next year and now
has the experience of being part
of the state tournament.
“I’m extremely excited about
next year,” Strickland said.
Kensley Hamilton (far right) attempts to beat out a
“We’re young. We’re going to
throw to first. Photo: Donny Joiner
be on the map for a while. We’re
definitely going to continue to Tigers winning it all in 2017.
she said. “They have a lot of
try to get better every year.”
“I think they have a really potential. They’re very young
Tucker said she can see the good chance again next year,” and very talented.”
Hernandez.
“Without him, I really
wouldn’t be here,” Oody said.
“He’s kept me motivated. Like
he said, we’re brothers.”
Green said his program will
miss the two players, but it
goes way beyond what they
brought to the field. The coach
said Hernandez and Oody were
instrumental in helping him, as
a new coach, build the program.
On Green’s first day on the job
two years ago, 16 players showed
up for weightroom work. Two of
those were Hernandez and Oody.
The following week, which
coincided with July 4, the two
players interrupted their vacation
at Kingsley Lake to help Green
entice people to join or re-join
the team.
“We got in my truck, and they
drove me all around this town,”
Green said. “We probably spent
five, six hours knocking on
Fittts to talk
fishing at May
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Ministries
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of its most popular guests,
professional fisherman Jeff Fitts,
to its Thursday, May 19, meeting,
which will start at 7 p.m. at the
Starke Golf and Country Club.
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March 31-April 2 Costa FLW
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seasoned fishermen, weekenders
and the guys new to the sport as
well—gear, equipment, lures,
techniques and strategies to help
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spring season.
Men of all ages are welcome
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meetings, which are free. Plenty
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doors. They knew the guys that
had been involved in the football
program previously. They knew
the guys that needed to be
involved in the football program
at that point.
“It’s a big thank you to those
guys to be willing to do that.”
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