July 22, 2016 - The Home Town Journal

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Vol. 12 Issue 30 · FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2016 · Locally Owned & Operated
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THE CATTY SHACK RANCH!
Looking
for a great
family
outing? The
Catty Shack
Ranch is
a wildlife
sanctuary in
Jacksonville
whose
mission is
to provide a
safe, loving,
forever
home for
endangered
big cats, and
to educate
the public
about their
plight in
the wild
and captivity. Their
primary focus is in the
rescue of cats from
serious situations.
Once an animal is
taken in at Catty
Shack Ranch, they
have a loving home
for life. Catty Shack
does not breed, sell
or trade any of their animals. Some
of the current residents include
tigers, lions, cougars, leopards,
bobcats, arctic foxes
and coatimundis (the
last two are “honorary
cats”).
It all started about
30 years ago with the
organization’s Executive
Director/Curator,
Curt LoGiudice. Curt
actually started out
training police dogs
and began working
with exotic animals in
1982. He acquired his
state license in 1984
and his federal license
in 1992. In 1994 “The
Florida Panther project”
asked him to be their representative
in Jacksonville for educational
presentations about endangered
panthers. His rescue mission had
begun. Curt has continued to
Reach New
Customers
learn from
veterinarians
caring for
his animals
and attends
conferences
in The Exotic
Animal
Industry
and attends
meetings
with the Fish
and Game
Commission
in Florida.
Curt works
with the
USDA and
state officials
when
accepting
animals
from private owners
who can no longer care
for their animals. Most
importantly, he has
earned the respect of
the animals in his care,
and the mutual respect
is obvious to anyone
watching!
In 2000, the Catty
Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary was
granted its nonprofit 501©3 status.
A board of directors was established
and has taken many
steps to help ensure the
best care possible for the
animals in need. The board
adopted a no breeding,
no selling, no trading and
no buying policy to help
ensure every animal that
is given refuge there will
not be jeopardized by
irresponsible growth. Some
of the cats were born at
Catty Shack in the past, but
they have stayed at
the sanctuary and they
have never sold, traded or
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MUSIC MAKES EVERYTHING BETTER:
Last week, we had the great pleasure of
sitting in on a local jam session that was
like nothing we have ever seen.
This group was not some up-andcoming rock band or a powerful youth
group from one of our many…
NEW FISHING REGULATIONS TO
IMPROVE BASS FISHERIES
STATEWIDE: The new regulations
simplify rules to more effectively manage
the quality of black bass fisheries. These
new black bass fishing regulations are in
effect throughout Florida, beginning July
1st. This regulation change…
DATA BUSTERS AT THE COA:
For the last several years, the Data
Busters program has been sending a
few teenagers to the Council on Aging
to serve our seniors and participate in
some of our activities. This year,
we had two gentlemen…
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MUSIC MAKES EVERYTHING BETTER
Last week, we had the great
pleasure of sitting in on a local jam
session that was like nothing we
have ever seen. This group was
not some up-and-coming rock band
or a powerful youth group from
one of our many churches, but the
residents at Frank Wells Nursing
Home. Led by music therapist,
Jan Barbour, the elder group found
their rhythm with a multitude of
percussion instruments. They
warmed up by singing songs like
“Glory, Glory Halleluiah” and
“God Bless America”. Then using
shakers, tambourines, maracas,
castanets and frame drums, they
began to create music while
singing old favorites. Ms. Barbour
occasionally played from her
keyboard, but mostly stood in the
middle of the group where she
could interact with each individual.
Staff members, including Activities
Director, Linda Moore, encouraged
their extended family members to
participate. They cheered as each
person showed off their talents and
answered questions correctly. At
one point, Ms. Barbour looked in
our direction in disbelief, “I almost
never get this far with my other
senior groups I work with. They are
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Jan has actually been doing this
since the 80’s. She graduated from
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degree in Music Therapy and has
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most recently, Duval. She works
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inabilities, but seems to have a real
heart for the special populations
groups. Art in general has been
proven to help with Alzheimer’s,
dementia, Parkinson’s disease and
depression to list a few. But music
plays a significant role, especially
when full participation is required.
A hand that is closing due to
arthritis or a recent stroke can be
manipulated around a shaker or
tambourine to help open it back up
and promote movement. A song
stored away in old memories can
be recalled with just a few notes on
the piano. One of the residents even
discovered the soprano voice she
had used for years in her church’s
choir. What was just as impressive
as the talents and songs that were
being rediscovered, was the growth
of the group that came to enjoy it.
People continued to flood into the
room, even at the very last song.
We guarantee all who showed up
were affected by this strange but
rhythmic group, and they will be
counting down the days until their
music teacher’s return. Music really
does make everything better. A
special thanks to the whole family
at Frank Wells Nursing Home and
a big shout out to Jan Barbour, the
leader of the band. Let us know
when ya’ll go on tour!
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The new regulations simplify rules
to more effectively manage the quality
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black bass fishing regulations
are in effect throughout
Florida, beginning July
1st. This regulation
change will streamline
existing rules, allow
anglers to keep smaller,
more abundant bass
and protect larger bass
in order to ensure that
Florida continues to
produce trophy bass in
the future.
Before developing
proposals for amending
current regulations, FWC staff
received input from thousands of bass
anglers, and blended angler desires
and opinions with decades of fish
population research.
“We are confident that these
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Choctaw and spotted
bass. Largemouth bass
are the state freshwater
fish and are found
tthroughout Florida, while
the other species are only
found in rivers in the north
central and northwest regions.
A summary of the new black bass
regulations is below. Visit MyFWC.
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then “Regulations” for a copy of the
complete regulations.
• The previous three black bass
fishing zones and 40 areas with special
bass regulations have been eliminated.
• All species of black bass
are included in the five fish daily
aggregate black bass bag limit. This
is the same as the previous statewide
rule.
• Largemouth bass: Only one may
be 16 inches or longer in total length
per angler, per day, with no minimum
length limit.
• Suwannee, shoal, Choctaw and
spotted basses: 12-inch minimum size
limit, only one may be 16 inches or
longer in total length.
One of the primary goals of the
new regulations is to protect larger
trophy bass desired by most anglers.
The TrophyCatch program offers great
prizes for anglers who document and
release largemouth bass weighing
eight pounds or heavier. Visit
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details and to register for the program.
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Bring the family for a day filled with fun and fellowship.
Scotty is looking forward to the opportunity to meet your family
and hear input from the citizens of Baker County.
Saturday, July 23rd - 11:00AM to 2:00PM
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Pulled Pork Sandwiches - Music
Upcoming Community Events...
Taylor Park - July 30th, 11AM - 2PM
Olustee Park - July 30th, 4PM - 7PM
Scotty Rhoden and Family look forward to visiting every community in Baker County.
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a great mood. Which becomes
a great day. Which becomes
a great year. Which becomes
a great life!
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DATA BUSTERS AT THE COA
For the last several years, the
Data Busters program has been
sending a few teenagers to the
Council on Aging to serve our
Northeast Florida
seniors and participate in some of
our activities. This year, we had two
gentlemen, Cautious Joseph, 14 and
A C T I O N A G E N C Y
Bryan Brockington, also 14. They
have spent the last month
learning new skills.
Data Busters is a 6 week
summer job program for ages
14-16. It teaches life skills
and job skills, as well as
keeping kids out of trouble.
It offers part-time jobs for 2
days a week and classroom
instruction 2 days. Then
on Friday, they learn about
Professional Development.
Upon completion of the
program, each student will
enter high school with a full
credit and their first resume
including a cover letter
written by their instructor.
Also, the highest achiever
wins a laptop computer!
Cautious Joseph just
finished the eighth grade at
Baker County Middle School.
He moved here from Valdosta,
Georgia in December. When
he heard about the Data
Busters Program, he decided
to get involved to get money
for new school clothes. He will
be moving back to Valdosta soon
participating in our Activities by
and will be back in his old school,
calling bingo and playing bowling
where he played football. When
on the Wii (a computer game) with
asked what was the best part of
the seniors. He was eager to help in
coming to the COA, Cautious said he
any way and was always smiling.
enjoyed meeting new people.
He learned about Data Busters last
Bryan Brockington really enjoyed
year when his sister was
involved, but he was not
14 yet. This year, he was
chosen to participate and
appreciates getting job
experience for the future.
Bryan loves learning and
is planning on joining the
Army after graduation. He
is thinking of a career in
medicine, possibly a doctor
or surgeon.
Thanks guys for your
help and good company. It
was so nice having young
faces around the COA! We
hope you enjoyed your time
with us as much as we did.
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• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper,
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• 1/2 pound Portobello
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• 1 pound medium
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• 1 (15 ounce) jar
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• 1/2 cup grated
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• 1/2 cup cream
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper,
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• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
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Season with cayenne, salt and
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with chopped parsley.
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We have often said
media loves to depict
today’s youth as all gone
wild, so we are always
excited to prove that
depiction wrong and write
about our young adults
in the community who
choose to take the higher
road. In the case of Hunter
Burnsed, it is choosing
the road that leads him to
God’s great purpose in his
life.
Hunter, 18, was born
and raised in Baker
County and he is typical
in so many ways. He loves
to hunt and fish, like most
guys his age, and was
brought up in church his
whole life, like a large
percentage of our community. But
there are two particular milestones
that were uncovered over the last
several years that have both set
him apart and helped guide his
future. In the 8th grade, Hunter
joined the FFA program. He almost
immediately created a goal for
himself to become one of the State
Officers after graduation. This
well-mannered young man already
understood the value of the Future
Farmers of America as just a newbie
teenager. By his junior year, he was
elected President of the FFA and
was then re-elected for his senior
year. He graduated just a few short
weeks ago with Honors, was a
student at FGC through the dual
enrollment program, and had the
privilege of delivering the message
at the Baccalaureate Ceremony for
his graduating class. And if that
wasn’t enough, he achieved his goal
and became one of the eight State
Officers for Florida’s FFA program.
He is the ninth graduate from Baker
to be given this honor since the
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7/26/16 through 8/30/16. This is
a free six-week series class and
includes free nicotine patches, gum
or lozenges. Call 877-784-8486 to
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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!
program’s inception in 1929. He
will travel around the state and the
nation over the next year offering
leadership training, his knowledge
of agriculture and encouragement to
current younger leaders in FFA.
His future would seem locked
into agriculture, but his second
milestone included a calling from
God. In the middle of his senior year
he felt a strong calling to go into the
ministry. He sought guidance from
his spiritual mentors and began
preaching at both local nursing
homes as well as in his own home
church. Hunter is not quite sure
which path he will pursue, but he
believes whole-heartedly that, “If
you let the Lord lead the way, He
will open the doors to His purpose
for your life.” Hunter, we know for
sure that whatever you choose it
will be with the favor of God. Thank
you for being obedient to your call!
We wish you all the best for your
future.
Retha Dowling Cowart is one of
12 children born in 1899 to Aaron
and Julia Dowling of Taylor, Florida.
Her marriage to Zade Cowart in
1919 produced three children: Doris,
Faye and Zade. Mrs. “Retha” was a
wonderful pioneer cook and hostess.
She knew how to flavor food and
no one was turned away from her
table. She moved to McClenny after
her husband Zade accidentally lost
EVERY TUESDAY AT 6:30PM
Meetings held at Raiford Road Church
1 Mile south of I-10 on SR 121 in Macclenny
Call Mike Combs at
904-314-5454 for more info.
I Wish You Were On TV…
Doug had just formed his own rock
band, and his little brother said one
day, “Doug, I wish you and your band
could be on TV…”
“Really?! You think were that good,
eh?”
“No, but then I could turn you off!”
his life at the age of 52. Enjoy her
recipe for the yummiest biscuits
imaginable.
RETHA COWART’S BISCUITS
•
2 cups self-rising flour
•
4 Tbsp. Crisco
•
1/2 cup buttermilk
Cut Crisco into flour and add
buttermilk until it is stiff. Grease
pan with lots of Crisco. Add a little
flour in baking dish and drop dough
(about 2 tablespoons of dough at the
time) onto the flour. Put some flour in
hands to keep dough from sticking to
hands and roll dough into biscuits.
Put in the baking pan and drop a pat
of butter on each biscuit. Bake in hot
oven, 475° until brown.
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You Might Be A
Redneck If…
1. You take your dog for a walk
and you both use the same tree.
2. You can entertain yourself
for more than an hour with a y
swatter.
3. Your property has been
mistaken for a recycling center.
4. Your boat has not left the
driveway in 15 years.
5. You burn your yard rather
than mow it.
WIN TICKETS TO VISIT THE CATTY
SHACK RANCH! Continued from page 1. . .
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August 30, 2016
If you are a registered Democrat you
will receive a Democrat ballot:
bought any animals in the past. All
of the animals taken in at the Catty
Shack Ranch have a permanent
home for life.
Catty Shack is fortunate to have
their own Medical Facility on the
property to care for their animals.
They have a group of very dedicated
veterinarians and dentists that are
committed to giving the animals at
Catty Shack the best care available.
It’s volunteers that keep the
Catty Shack running. They could
not be where they are today if not
for all of the volunteers. The Catty
Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
is completely run by volunteers.
They have NO paid employees, so
100% of all donations goes directly
to benefit the animals. They even
have a thrift store that is stocked
by generous donations from the
supporting community. Please visit
the CattyShack.org
web site and click
on “Volunteer
Opportunities” if
you are interested
in volunteering to
help these beautiful
animals!
The Catty Shack
is located at 1860
Starratt Road in
Jacksonville. Phone:
904-757-3603
Would you like to
If you are a registered Republican you
will receive a Republican ballot:
win a family pack of tickets to visit
the Catty Shack? That’s right – we’re
giving away some family fun again
and you could be a winner! Simply
answer these three trivia questions
and call your answers in to our
contest line at 904-259-0836 and you
will be entered into the drawing for
VIP Passes to Catty Shack. Tickets
include admission for two adults,
two children, 1 bag of cotton candy
and 2 snow cones – a $57 value!
Give it a try, you can’t win it if you
aren’t in it!
1. How many people are paid
employees at Catty Shack?
2. In what year did Catty Shack
receive its nonprofit 501©3 status?
3. If you win the VIP passes, how
many snow cones do you get with
it?
If you are a registered Libertarian you
will receive a Libertarian ballot:
If you are registered any other party
you will receive a Nonpartisan ballot:
DO YOU THINK YOUR BBQ IS THE BEST?
Baker County Clerk of Courts
B EST I N B AKER
If you’re thinking that you make
the best BBQ in Baker County, here’s
your chance to prove it! It’s almost
time for the 2nd Annual Best of
Baker BBQ Cook-Off sponsored by
the Baker County Clerk of Courts. On
Saturday, August 6th, grill masters
from around the county will compete
in 3 categories and the winner
will be crowned the 2016 Best in
Baker. The BBQ is always fun and
delicious, but the best part about it
is that proceeds are all donated to
our local Council on Aging for the
Cook-Off
Meals on Wheels program. Last year
the event raised $6,000 to donate,
and this year the hope is to donate
even more. Each competing team
will cook 6-8 slabs of ribs and only
one is turned in for judging. The rest
of the BBQ is sold to spectators and
guests to raise the money for Meals
on Wheels.
Would you like to be a BBQ
competitor or an event sponsor?
Call the event coordinator, Melissa
Haines at 904-259-8449 for the
details.
If you wish to change your party affiliation to vote for the Candidate of your choice, the deadline
is August 1, 2016. To change your party affiliation you can pick up a Voters Registration Form
from the Library, Tax Collector Office, Post Offices or the Supervisor of Elections Office
located at 32 N 5th Street, Suite A. If you have any question please call 904-259-6339.
Nita D. Crawford - Supervisor of Elections
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To honor the request of families in our community, we present the following Obituary notices:
SPIRITUALWARFARE
Beliefs and Believing
When thinking about beliefs and
believing, the dictionary was a good
place to start. The word believe
means “to have confidence in the
truth, the existence, or the reliability
of something, although without
absolute proof that one is right in
doing so.” So if we say we believe in
someone, we are persuaded of the
truth or existence of that someone.
We have confidence or trust in;
we have a belief in and reliance
on the integrity, strength, ability,
surety, etc. of that person with a
confident expectation. The words
believe, believe in, faith, and trust
all intertwine with each other in
definitions.
There are four things in the Bible
that we are told to believe:
• “…Believe the gospel” (Mark
1:15)
• “…Believe that He is” (that
God exists) (Hebrews 11:6)
• “…Believe on the name of His
Son Jesus Christ” (I John 3:23)
• “…Believe …that He is a
rewarder of them that diligently
seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6)
One thing we are told not to
believe: “…Believe not every spirit”
(I John 4:1). Why? Satan is a spirit,
our adversary the devil, who as a
roaring lion, walks about seeking
whom he may devour (I Peter 5:8).
His purpose is to steal, to kill, and
to destroy (John 10:10a). He is the
enemy of God and against all that
God loves. Satan is the leader of a
group of fallen angels (demons) who
follow his commands with lies, for
there is no truth in them (John 8:44).
He has infiltrated the church with
false prophets and false teachers
who bring in damnable heresies
by speaking evil (II Peter 2:1-2). He
tricks, lies, and deceives. We must
be watchful and beware.
What are some of the things in
the Bible we should believe?
• God is in the fire with us.
• God made a covenant with
Abraham for all generations to come.
• God opened the Red Sea and
the River Jordan for Israelites to
cross over on dry land.
• God raised Jesus from death to
life.
• God knows all things, from
beginning to end, and reveals the
future.
• God heals us.
• God is our refuge, protection,
and deliverer.
• God convicts and not
condemns.
Anyone not saved? You can
be. Believe. Confess. Be saved!
Read Romans 10:9-13 for biblical
assistance. Actions reveal our
beliefs and believing.
Return next week for more of
Spiritual Warfare Bootcamp…Which
side will you stand on?
This column is contributed by:
Mamie Cole, ABBA Ministries, PO
Box 1091, Glen St. Mary, FL 32040.
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HOOVER - Mirtie Leah Crews
Hoover, age 74 of Hilliard, passed
away Thursday, July 14, 2016. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Raiford
and Mirtie Crews of Sanderson, Florida;
brother, James Crews; and sister, Naomi
Roberson. She is survived by her devoted
husband of 52 years, Leo, and daughters
Kristi (Carlton) Guthrie of Jacksonville
Beach and Pamela (Jay) Coco of Hilliard;
sisters, Virginia Combs and Norma
(Jerry) Milton; two grandsons, Chad and
Brandon Guthrie; three granddaughters,
Morgan, Macey, and Miya Harris; three
step-grandsons Justin Guthrie and Ethan
and Jonas Coco; and many nieces and
nephews whom she loved dearly.
Mirtie fought a courageous battle
with cancer; but never allowed it to steal
her joy, her smile, or the devotion she
always showed to friends and family.
Leo and Mirtie enjoyed a full and fun
life together, golfing almost daily, and
spending quality time with family and
friends whom they greatly valued. She
enjoyed playing the piano for church as
long as she was able, as well as singing
with her sisters for so many celebrations
and church and family events. The
greatest desire of Mirtie’s heart was to
glorify her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
A celebration of her life was held
on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Christian
Fellowship Temple on Ohio Avenue in
Macclenny, Florida, with Pastor David
Thomas and Reverend Ricky Dyal
officiating. Burial followed at Taylor
Cemetery, Sanderson. The family
received friends one hour prior to the
service at the church. Arrangements are
entrusted to FORBES FUNERAL HOME,
904-259-4600.
Please sign the online guestbook at
www.forbesfuneralhome.net
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Romans 10:14–15, NLT
But how can they call on him to save
them unless they believe in him? And
how can they believe in him if they
have never heard about him? And how
can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone
go and tell them without being sent?
MOSLEY- Funeral services
for Lorraine Estes Mosley (83) of
Jacksonville, Florida were held on
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Long
Branch Baptist Church with pastor Harry
Conaway and Donald Tate officiating.
Mrs. Mosley was born on January 8,
1933 in Maxville, Florida, daughter of the
late Ed Mosley and the former Kathleen
Nolan. She passed away on July 8, 2016
after an extended illness. In addition to
her husband of 69 years, Earl Mosley,
survivors include: daughter, Vicki (Jody)
Wallick; grandchildren, Cheyenne
(James) Brigman, Tammy Riggs and Dale
(Rachel) Mosley; sister, Carleen Manning;
numerous extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her son,
Ronald Earl Mosley and daughter, Judy
Diane Mosley. For more information or
to sign the guest book, please visit us at
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LOCAL BLUEBERRIES
& BLACKBERRIES
PREVATT - Mrs. Irene Newmans
Prevatt, age 87 of Macclenny, passed
away
Thursday,
July 14, 2016.
A lifelong
Baker County
resident,
Mrs. Prevatt,
was a retired
food service
provider for
the Baker
County School
System. She
had a heart for people and never met a
stranger. Mrs. Prevatt enjoyed spending
time with her friends at the Baker County
Council on Aging. She loved traveling,
especially to the mountains, cooking
and crochet. She treasured time spent
with her family and grandchildren. She
is survived by her son: Larry (Wanda)
Prevatt of Macclenny; daughters:
Glenda (Don) Scallan of Macclenny,
Margie (Robert) Guy of Glen St. Mary,
and Annie Briner of Macclenny; sisterin-law: Mildred Prevatt of Macclenny;
eight grandchildren, thirteen great
grandchildren, and five great, great
grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by her husband: James Marvin
Prevatt; granddaughter: Misti Jones;
mother: Anna Newmans; and brother:
Joe Newmans. A celebration of her life
was held on July 17, 2016 at Macclenny
Primitive Baptist Church where she
was a member, with Elder David
Crawford officiating. Burial followed at
Taylor Cemetery, Sanderson. The family
received friends one hour prior to the
service at the church. Arrangements are
under the care and direction of FORBES
FUNERAL HOME, Macclenny. 904-2594600. Please sign the online guestbook at
http://www.forbesfuneralhome.net/
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A Western Themed VBS is planned
for all cowpokes ages 4 through 12
at the First Baptist Church of Cuyler.
They will be having a blast with
games, crafts, food and fun on July
25th through 27th at the church from
6:00 to 8:00PM. To register or for
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FREE ART CLASSES
Through Florida Division of
Cultural Affairs funding, the Baker
County Adult Education Center is
offering free Art classes for adults
18+ years old. Sessions will include
live demonstrations and basic art
supplies and will be held at the Baker
County Adult Education Center, 523
W. Minnesota Avenue, Macclenny
beginning August 15, 2016. On-site
registration is required and begins
August 1st, 2016. Seating is limited. For
information, please call 904-259-0403.
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A Texan walks into a pub in Ireland
and clears his voice to the crowd of
drinkers. He says, “I hear you Irish
are a bunch of hard drinkers. Ill give
$500 American dollars to anybody in
here who can drink 10 pints of Guinness
back-to-back!”
The room is quiet and no one takes
up the Texans offer. One man even
leaves. Thirty minutes later the same
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gentleman who left shows back up and
taps the Texan on the shoulder. “Is
your bet still good?” asks the Irishman.
The Texan says yes, and asks
the bartender to line up 10 pints of
Guinness. Immediately the Irishman
tears into all 10 of the pint glasses
drinking them all back-to-back. The
other pub patrons cheer as the Texan
sits in amazement.
The Texan gives the Irishman the
$500 and says, “If ya dont mind me
askin, where did you go for that 30
minutes you were gone?”
The Irishman replies, “Well I had to
go to the pub down the street to see if
I could do it rst.”
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FREE CLOTHES & SHOES
All sizes free clothing available in Maxville.
They are open on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of
every month. (Unless it falls on a holiday.)
Hours: 3-6PM. They are located
at 8635 Maxville Blvd. Jacksonville, Fl.
32234. Please call the church office for
any information or directions. 904-2897095. We also take clothing donations.
FREE CLOTHING AT THE CARE CENTER
Across the street from the Baker County
Courthouse. Open Monday 2:30 to 5PM,
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00AM to noon.
ALSO IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS,
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING & BLANKETS.
NOONDAY PRAYER & FREE LUNCH
Served every Wednesday at 12 Noon
at Faith Tabernacle in Baldwin
(Martin Luther King Drive)
Silver Gray Siamese Tabby Cat,
blue eyes, white paws.
Call 904-982-1248
MISCELLANEOUS
AA MEETINGS
Monday-Saturday at 8:00PM. Held at the
Wayne Frier Mobile Homes office located
at 8981 S. Outer State Rd 228
in Macclenny. Contact Wanda at
904-994-7750.
GRACE TECHNOLOGIES
FREE Estimates. We can come to your
home or office. Computer Repair and
Upgrades for all makes, Laptops and all
Apple products. Virus and spyware
removal. Over 20 years experience.
All work guaranteed. 904-259-5077
MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS
YOU CAN HELP
RESALE SHOP - T & M FOUND IT FOR YA
Collectables, Home Décor, Essential Oils &
much more! 405 N. Lowder Street
904-200-2272
GLAMOUR & GRACE CARRIES
SIMPLY SOUTHERN PRODUCTS
Jewelry, handbags/wallets,
accessories, scarves, much more!
106 E. Macclenny Ave.
Like us on Facebook!
904-397-2261
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for many
tasks including filing, data entry,
reception, family greeters, scanning,
mailings & general office assistance.
Also needed are Attic volunteers for
many tasks including taking donations,
sorting & pricing, merchandising,
cashiers & donation drive coordinators.
No experience necessary. All volunteers
must complete a background check
prior to volunteering. Call Susie Finfrock
352-379-6244 for more information or
to apply online go to
www.HavenHospice.org
ON SITE BBQ CATERING
FOR ANY OCCASION
Available for weddings, retirement
parties, graduations, reunions, etc.
Call Pig on the Run BBQ LLC
904-631-7108
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CRIME DOESN’T PAY, BUT WE DO!
First Coast Crime Stoppers
Rewards up to $3,000. Remain
Anonymous. www.fcccrimestoppers.com
1-866-845-TIPS (8477)
NEED TO FINISH A HIGH SCHOOL
EDUCATION?
The Baker County Adult Education Center
now offers online GED® Test preparation
classes. Adults can complete a high school
education anytime, anywhere internet
access is available. The online delivery
course provides students weekly contact
with a certified teacher, live instructional
lessons, and flexibility in preparing for
the test. Adults can earn the Florida High
School Diploma with successful scores on
the GED® test. Tuition for the online
course is $30. Registration and the initial
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
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JACKSONVILLE, FL GUARDIAN ANGELS
NOW ACCEPTING NEW TRAINEES!
Young, old, men & women.
After school or after work.
Join us fighting crime!
Take a stand & make a difference.
Contact Johnny Torres at 904-300-9166.
GuardianAngels.org
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MOBILE HOMES
FOR SALE
HUGE 2016 4 BEDROOM
$49,000
3 Bedroom - $39,900
Call 904-259-4663.
waynefriermacclenny.com
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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
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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REAL ESTATE
FOR RENT
FOR RENT: 1 BEDROOM EFFICIENCY
IN BALDWIN
Furnished; lights, water & cable included.
No pets. $600/month, $600 deposit, $15
application fee. 904-219-2938
7/22
ROOM FOR RENT
Prefer senior citizen. Nice big
home, 1 mile from Walmart.
$475/month, $150 deposit.
Unlimited internet, cable with
HBO, washer & dryer.
904-235-3054 / 904-239-1852
CLASSIFIED RATES ARE JUST
$6 FOR UP TO 20 WORDS!
7/29
S E R V I C E SECTION
LOCAL PROFESSIONALS TO HELP GET THE JOB DONE!
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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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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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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J&J WINDOW & PRESSURE WASHING
"Quality Without Question"
Julia Camp & Jennifer Madsen, Owners
904-318-8153
jcamp3458@gmail.com
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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NEED WINDOWS?
NEED WINDOWS INSTALLED?
28 years of experience.
Call 904-236-3997 for estimate.
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WE PUMP
SEPTIC TANKS
Licensed & Insured
JOHN WILLIAMS PLUMBING
CFC056961
904-259-4580
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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*
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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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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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WATER PUMP
REPAIR
2" or 4" wells - shallow or deep
Call 904-259-4580
Licensed & Insured - CFC056961
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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
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
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
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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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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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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
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P&R ELECTRIC, INC.
904-259-6682
FL EC703 | GA EN8186
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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.
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C & R LAWN SERVICES
Landscaping, Mowing, Weed Eating,
Edging, Cut & Trim Bushes & Trees.
FREE Estimates! 904-238-0792
Licensed & Insured
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& insured. Call 904-813-4627.
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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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SIGNS SIGNS SIGNS
We make signs, banners, lettering, etc.
Custom designs made just for you!
Call 904-259-9141 today.
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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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C&J NURSERY & LANDSCAPING
Professional & reliable lawn
maintenance & landscaping.
FREE estimates!
Call Chris at 904-203-9474.
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If you didn’t
come out to see the
high-flying action
of Destiny Christian
Championship
Wrestling (DCCW)
this past Saturday
night, then you
missed another great
show. It was head to
head competitions
between The Dirty
Blondes and The
Dreamboats, Blain
Rage, Tommy
Penirilli, and Jayson
Falcone, along
with heavyweight
champions Flash-NCash Hayden Price
against Weapon of
Sass Destruction
Effy Gibbes and
many more. As they
are fast approaching
their second year anniversary,
DCCW only has intensions of
growing and continuing to fine tune
their events that do more than just
entertain.
Steve and Vanessa Pender, the
founders of DCCW, combined their
love for wrestling and dedication
to serving God into power packed
shows that keep the audience on
the edge of their seats. Their first
few shows took place here in Baker
County at Destiny People Worship
Center, but since then they have
Better Taste
Better Health
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WHISTLESTOP TOUR
also done shows in Gainesville and
Starke, and continue still to look for
new venues to bring their show to,
including a few alternative sites
within our county. But no matter
where they set up the ring, you can
be sure it will be filled with talented
new and seasoned wrestlers ready
to battle for your viewing pleasure.
We would like to thank the
Penders, the wrestlers, and the
incredible DCCW staff for always
bringing their best. It’s great family
fun!
OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE FOR
BAKER COUNTY SCHOOLS 2016
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2016:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Baker
County High School
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Westside
Elementary School
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Keller
Intermediate School (4th Grade)
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Keller
Intermediate School (5th Grade)
Find The HAT & You
Could Win $20 CASH!
MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2016:
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM – Baker
County Middle School
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM -- Macclenny
Elementary School
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM – Pre-K/
Kindergarten Center
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The first day of school this year is
Wednesday, August 10th and it will
be here before you know it. It’s time
to get those school supplies and
clothes for the new year, and it’s also
time for Open Houses at the schools.
Attending Open House with your
child is one of the best things you
can do to help your child get a good
start to the new school year. Here’s
the schedule:
FREE - Large Specialty Pizza from Calendar’s
with 2 Large Non-Alcohol Drinks!
When you replace your windshield through
your insurance or spend $200 or more.
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If con is the opposite of pro,
then is Congress the opposite
of progress?
your right to vote by doing so! Your
one voice matters, and the way to
be heard is to get out and VOTE!
Thanks go out to all of the
candidates who participated in
this important opportunity to make
yourselves available for the public.
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advertisement! Find the hat 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 att our
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drawing. You could be the lucky one! Now you can call in you answer to 904-259-0836.
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Last Saturday, there was a
Whistlestop Tour event in Glen Saint
Mary where all of our local political
candidates set up to have a meet
and greet with the public. There’s
no better way to get your questions
answered than face to face - and
there were lots of conversations
happening on this day. Baker
County Supervisor of Elections Nita
D. Crawford was also there to allow
the opportunity for folks to register
to vote or change party affiliations.
The most important thing you can
do in the political process is to
register to vote and then exercise
Phone:
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“Your One Stop Local Repair Shop!”
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Q: How many politicians does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Two - one to change it and another one to change it back again.
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the zoo in Washington, DC when
he sees a little girl leaning into
the lions cage. Suddenly, the lion
grabs her by the collar of her
jacket and tries to pull her inside
to slaughter her, under the eyes
of her screaming parents. The
man immediately jumps into action,
running to the cage and hitting
the lion square on the nose with a
powerful punch. Whimpering from
the pain, the lion jumps back letting
go of the girl, and the biker brings
the girl to her terried parents who
thank him endlessly. A reporter has
watched the whole event.
The reporter, addressing the
biker, says, “Sir that was the most
gallant and bravest thing Ive ever
seen a man do in my whole life.”
The Harley rider replies, “Why,
it was nothing, really. The lion was
behind bars – I just saw this little
kid in danger, and acted as I felt
right.”
The reporter says, “Well, Ill
make sure this wont go unnoticed.
Im a journalist, you know, and
tomorrows paper will have this
story on the front page! So, what do
you do for a living?”
The biker replies “Im a retired
U.S. Marine.”
The journalist then leaves.
The following morning the biker
man buys the paper to see if it
indeed brings news of his actions,
and reads, on the front page:
‘U.S. MARINE ASSAULTS
AFRICAN IMMIGRANT AND
STEALS HIS LUNCH!
And THAT pretty much sums up
the medias approach to the news
these days
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taxidermy & hydrographics
Allen & Kelly Murphy slipped off to the gulf and
caught these two monster drum. 57 and 34 lbs.
Noah Wilkes put this hawg in the boat
fishing in Ocean Pond.
Bring your
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featured in
the paper!
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Offering Hydrographics Water
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that can get wet!
DROP OFF & PICK UP AT EXTREME OUTDOORS in macclenny
Hunting Equipment, Skulls, 3 Dimensional Items,
Auto/Truck/Marine Parts, Home Decor & More
LICENSED FFL TO DO WHOLE GUNS
Camouflage ‡ Wood Grain ‡ Marble & More
Over 260 selections to choose from!
Kary Godwin took Maddox and Bryleigh out on the
Oklawaha to catch this big ol catfish.
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Mike Andrews, Owner - 30 Years Taxidermy Experience