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Children at Pre-K/K Center enjoy spring fling games, music Tennis squads hit a wall in districts with Kenny, Bolles See page 15 See page 13 75¢ APRIL 5, 2012 THURSDAY ThE BakER COUNty PREss 82nd Year, Vol. 48 • Winner of 7 state awards for journalism excellence in 2010 Seven are busted for drug sales; 2 at large Mother of three dies in accident JOEL ADDINGTON NEWS EDITOR reporter@bakercountypress.com A 21-year-old woman from Macclenny was arrested after allegedly selling Oxycodone pills to an undercover informant at Walmart on March 28, a day before the sheriff’s department rounded up six other suspects on charges of drug sales Carol Parker and possession. Police say Carol Ann Parker of Eastwood Dr. sold $180 worth of the narcotic to the informant in the store’s parking lot about 10 pm and she now faces second degree felony charges for possession and sale of the prescription medication. Investigators also recovered a cell phone and more than $300 in cash from the vehicle occupied by Ms. Parker, an offense report by Investigator Michael Hauge states. The report also notes that sound and video surveillance equipment malfunctioned and did not record the transaction. The six suspects arrested on March 29 face charges resulting from undercover buys during a twoand-half month span. Another suspect in the investigation, Donald Donald Whaley Eugene Whaley, 28, of Baldwin, was able to elude authorities that day after police arrived at his Village Green Drive address. Chief investigator, Maj. Chuck Brannan, said this week the suspect “bailed” from his vehicle and ran into the woods. A helicopter and search dogs were unable to locate Mr. Whaley. See page 5 Booze, tattoos don’t mix, city panel tells shop owner See page 4 Truck ran stop at intersection Victim just left shift at NEFSH A Macclenny woman died when her northbound compact Jennifer Kirk loved hitting the garage sales, going to the car was hit broadside by a utility truck that ran through a stop beach and theme parks. sign at Andrews St. and CR 125 in Glen St. Mary late on March Two weeks ago, she and other family members took her 29. three children to Disney World, in part to celebrate the March Virginia Jennifer Kirk, 25, an employee of Northeast Florida birthdays of Alyssa, age 4, and Jayden, who turned 1. State Hospital who had just gotten off the evening shift, died at Four days later, she was dead. Jennifer Kirk was 25. the scene. The impact pushed her 2004 Toyota across the interShe was killed instantly when a heavy welding truck ran section and into the north ditch of Andrews west of 125 where it through the stop sign at Andrews St. and CR 125 in south Glen came to rest facing east. St. Mary about 11:40 the night of March 29 and slammed into Ms. Kirk is the second person to die on Baker County roads her small 2004 Toyota. Photo courtesy of the family in 2012. Ms. Kirk had minutes before clocked out on the evening shift at NorthJennifer Kirk poses with children The Florida Highway Patrol said the westbound 2007 Dodge truck Alyssa, Amber and Jayden at east Florida State Hospital, where she worked four years as a ward aide, or driven by Randall H. Morrow, 25, of Courtland, Mississippi failed to stop Disney World the weekend be- mental health worker. She was on her way to pick up her children in Glen as it entered the intersection about 11:40 pm. It slammed into the passen- fore she died. She was a big fan at the home of her mother Debbie Pruett. ger side of the Toyota. Neither vehicle left skid marks. of theme parks and they were As Ms. Pruett and members of the Jennifer’s extended family sorted Mr. Morrow was taken to Fraser Hospital with minor injuries and later celebrating birthdays. In photos through the aftershock of last week’s accident, they are remembering her released. Passenger Gregory D. Calvert, 29, of Crowder, Mississippi was above (left) the utility truck that as a dedicated mom whose life centered around her children, work and struck Ms. Kirk’s Toyota (right). not injured. Both were wearing seat belts; Ms. Kirk was not. school (she was enrolled in the Florida Gateway College pre-nursing proThe hometowns of the men are in northwest Mississippi. gram). The truck spun around and came to rest in the same north ditch, also “She was a very fun loving, hard working young woman,” said Ms. Prufacing east. It was registered to Clinton Harvey of Glen. ett in an interview earlier this week. “Her kids were her hobby and she led a very busy Trooper C.A. Scott said an investigation will determine if alcohol was involved in life. She was loved and she’ll be missed.” the accident. Several beer bottles were strewn about the pavement. See page 5 Board to mull medical waste incinerator Standing room only crowd packs chamber MIKE ANDERSON PRESS STAFF The first of two public hearings to consider a Pennsylvania company’s plans to build a medical waste incinerator on 24 acres north of the Walmart Distribution Center drew a standing-room-only crowd at a Baker County Commission meeting on the evening of April 3. Although officials of Integrated Waste Systems Inc. assured the audience that the plant would be designed and built to provide the best pollution control systems in the nation and meet the most stringent environmental regulations, many residents urged the county to reject the pro- posed development. A final decision on a proposed development agreement with the company likely will be See page 7 Photos by Joel Addington Nearly 100 residents (above) packed the Baker County Commission’s chamber for Tuesday’s public hearing. At left is Integrated Waste Management Systems, Inc. president Marvin Jay Barry addressing the crowd. bakercountypress.com ONLINE POLL RESULTS Which best describes your feelings on the plans to develop a medical waste disposal facility north of the Walmart DC? 51.3% Any new development and/or jobs are welcome. 8.5% Undecided, but eager to learn more about the project. 30.8% Concerned about the potential environmental impacts. Visit our website and vote each week in our online poll. COVERING BAKER COUNTY SINCE 1929 The county’s most professional and extensive source for news, classified, display and real estate listings 904.259.2400 •• 904.259.6502 Fax www.bakercountypress.com bcpress@nefcom.net The Baker County Press Page 2 Thursday, April 5, 2012 COMMENT The Baker County Press LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters are welcome, but must contain the signature of the writer, a telephone number and city of residence. Letters must reflect opinions and statements on issues of current interest to the general public. The newspaper reserves the right to reject any material which in the newspaper’s judgement does not meet standards of publication. Page 3 APRIL 5, 2012 CONTACT US By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our office located at 104 S. Fifth Street, Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. We are available online at www.bakercountypress.com Neighbors irked at Walmart DC; Who’da known? Impressions Whether a medical waste incinerator is located east of Macclenny or not will turn on many variables that are yet to be sorted out. Maybe it’s safe; maybe it’s not. With all the regulatory agencies that have to pass muster on projects like these, and the fact that environmental regulation is the “new religion” of the 21st Century, it’s feasible the project would pose little threat to the surroundings if approved. The parade of public hearings attached to a project like this is there for a reason. The public needs to be heard, as do the people who want to locate it here with the promise of “clean” industry and much-needed jobs. What puzzled yours truly in the discussion so far was that people who live around Enterprise East at Trailridge are upset at the nearby Walmart Distribution Center. Who knew? Walmart DC has been here a decade, and unless yours truly is misinformed, it has been a resounding asset to Baker County. The jobs pay well, the operation is pollution-free, it’s been a boon to our tax base and from day one the management over there has been the most community conscious of any organization, private or public, in the county. Ever. What am I missing here? Several neighbors of the DC spoke up at a meeting last week on the proposed incinerator, not about that project but about how they’re irritated with the noise pollution from Walmart. They can hear the outdoor intercom system, the “beep-beep” of backing trucks, and air brakes. Not to say they aren’t sincere in their complaints, but where have they been? If those complaints have been voiced to Walmart, we can only assume they have been so privately. It’s not come up in any public forum that this writer is aware of. Perhaps now the Walmart management will address these concerns; maybe tone down the outdoor intercom system a bit. There’s not much they can do about the “beep-beep” or the air brakes. If neighbors don’t like the “hiss” of trucks breaking, they’re not going to like the “blam” of trucks slamming into each other. They probably won’t like the wailing of employees getting mowed down by backing vehicles that don’t have the “beep-beep” devices. Had such objections been raised when Walmart was considering locating here [with plenty of competition from other communities that wanted the distribution center], those neighbors would likely have been swallowed up by the sheer number of people who wanted the facility. Little has changed in a decade. If the Walmart DC has had an adverse effect on the area, it’s the truck traffic through downtown Macclenny — big rigs whose drivers are advised by their GPS systems to attempt turns at busy intersections like 5th and 6th Sts. Yea, it’s a bit of a pain. But every time I’ve backed up at a stoplight (no “beep-beep” on my SUV!), I gladly do so. The reason? Those trucks are going and coming from a facility that has been a great asset to Baker County. One that it’s hard to imagine not being here. Jim McGauley 50 FREE $ GAS CARD RATES AS LOW AS 1.75 % APR UP TO 72 MONTHS It's a great time to BUY new or REFINANCE your auto loan to lower your payment and get a $50 gas card too! *With approved credit. See a customer service representative to sign up today! Neighbors wary of incinerator plan; weary of noise from the Walmart DC JOEL ADDINGTON NEWS EDITOR reporter@bakercountypress.com Weary of the noise and traffic nuisances present since the Walmart Distribution Center was built a decade ago, property owners near the Enterprise East Industrial Park expressed concern last week about the proposed medical waste incinerator facility being planned north of the distribution center. Representatives from Integrated Waste Management Systems of Pennsylvania, the company with plans to build the facility by the end of 2013, met with nearby residents and landowners the evening of March 29 to review details of the project and answer questions. While attendees had many questions regarding truck traffic, potential health and safety hazards, noise concerns and the workforce the company intends to hire, they also complained about existing problems connected to the Walmart Distribution Center and feared another industrial project could exacerbate those problems. Integrated Waste Management Systems’ consultant Janet Herrick from Onsite Environmental Consulting of Jacksonville kicked off the meeting showing a slide presentation about the project to some 25 residents and property owners in attendance. She said the company’s president Marvin Jay Barry, a retired major general in the US Air Force, and vice president David E. Henritzy, president of BioHaz Solutions, a Pennsylvaniabased medical waste transportation company, have developed the project “slowly and methodically” so as to “do it right, the first time.” “They are the dynamic duo,” said Ms. Herrick. Both men were present for the hour-and-a-half meeting and responded to questions following Ms. Herrick’s presentation. Darryl Register, director of the Baker County Development Commission that owns the property on which the proposed facility would be constructed, said he’s been working with the company for more than a year on the project and expressed his confidence in both the company and its plans. “I’m extremely comfortable with the company and even more comfortable with the technol- Photo by Joel Addington In the back (from right to left) are Integrated Waste Management Systems’ president Marvin Jay Barry, vice president David E. Henritzy and Jacksonville lobbyist Alberta Hipps. ogy,” said Mr. Register in his opening comments. The company intends to fill what it termed “rapidly growing need” for medical waste disposal facilities, said Ms. Herrick. She said there are only 57 active bio-medical waste disposal facilities in the nation and only one in Florida that’s “open use,” meaning its available for use by any entity with medical waste. That facility, located in Apopka, FL, is owned by Stericycle, Inc. New, stricter environmental regulations on the disposal of such garbage — which consists of human blood, tissue and things that come in contact with them like gauze or needles — will be fully implemented in 2014. They will increase demand even more, said Ms. Herrick, because some existing facilities will not meet the timetable or simply shutdown. “Those regulations are very, very strict ... I can’t emphasize that enough,” said the consultant, who was hired to do public outreach for the project. She then explained in general terms the facility’s “environmentally-conscious” design and the process that would incinerate 95 percent of the medical waste entering the facility. The incinerator will be manufactured by Penram Diversified Manufacturing Corporation, also of Pennsylvania, which Ms. Herrick said has 25 years’ experience in the industry. She said the company has made incinerators and air pollution control systems that are used in 40 countries through- out the world. The air pollution control system bound for the facility here will use extreme heat and oxygen to burn the waste, explained Ms. Herrick. The resulting gas will then be filtered and the final byproduct will be “smokeless, odorless and inert,” she said. The emissions may not be visible to the naked eye at all times, she said, but under the right weather conditions, the emissions could appear as fog. Company representatives say the facility’s process will burn away 95 percent of the medical waste and the remaining 5 percent, which has been rendered inert, may be dumped at landfills. Unprocessed medical waste is prohibited in landfills. The facility will also feature a number of safety protocols that would stop the processing of waste should the system malfunction, representatives said. Ms. Herrick added that one of the most innovative features of the facility will be its ability to produce electricity to offset its power needs. The project is being proposed in two phases. During the initial phase, the company intends to hire 59 workers by the end of 2013. After the second phase is built, the company plans to hire another 40 to 50 employees. Following Ms. Herrick’s presentation, questions started coming from the audience, many with homes, families or land in the vicinity. Given the sensitive nature of biological hazardous waste, Dennis Whelan asked, are local fire departments equipped and trained to respond to an emergency? Mr. Register assured him the Macclenny Fire Department personnel are trained to respond to emergencies involving hazardous materials. Another questioner asked whether the company would hire local residents rather than import workers from elsewhere. That question brought the company’s president to his feet. “I’ll be completely up front with you,” said Mr. Barry. “As a veteran myself, I want to look at hiring veterans and local people here from Baker County. They will be given consideration in the employment process.” Sounds emanating today from the Walmart Distribution Center like tractor trailer air-brakes, backup warning beeps and the center’s loudspeaker system used to direct drivers also drew the ire of residents. “We get to enjoy all that speaker talk,” said neighboring resident Terry P. Norman. “We haven’t had a peaceful night since that place opened.” “Will there be any noise barriers?” asked another audience member. Mr. Register said noise from the proposed facility should not pose a problem because the incinerator and related equipment will be enclosed inside buildings. He also said he believed that management at the Walmart Distribution Center would be happy to address the concerns voiced by neighboring residents COUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 602 S. Sixth Street, Macclenny • 259-6702 9140 CR 229, Sanderson • 259-6702 100 S. Lima Street, Baldwin • 266-1041 www.countryfcu.com that evening. “They’re always willing to work with the community,” said Mr. Register. Integrated Waste Management Systems’ incinerator facility is expected to draw some 5-10 delivery trucks a day during phase one and an estimated 1520 trucks per day by build-out, according to company representatives. The size of the smokestack, which will require a height variance granted by the Baker County Commission, is estimated to be under 100 feet. “We will have the minimum stack height required for the facility,” said Mr. Barry. Residents also voiced concerns regarding air quality, saying that winds typically blow from the northwest, which puts residents in the Allen Acres and Mattox Farm subdivisions and those in a mobile home park on US 90 directly downwind of the proposed facility. Company representatives reiterated that the facility will be built to comply with the most stringent air quality standards the federal government has ever had. And should the facility malfunction, it will automatically shut down, said Ms. Herrick. Near the end of the meeting, county commissioner Jimmy Anderson, a builder and construction contractor himself, said the environmental regulations in place today from the St. Johns River Water Management District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the US Environmental Protection Agency are more than adequate to safeguard public health. “If you can get anything passed St. Johns, FDEP and the EPA, you’re a miracle worker,” said Mr. Anderson. “If they can do that, they’re johnny on the spot, I’m telling you.” The back and forth between residents and company officials also included discussion about the volume of medical waste to be incinerated and the dangers posed by accidents, either at the facility or while the waste is being transported. “What is a day’s work,” someone asked. Between 30 and 60 tons of waste per day could be processed through the facility, respond- ed company representatives, though Mr. Barry said the latter figure would be unlikely “for safety reasons.” With regard to safety, Mr. Barry stressed that environmental regulators would be closely monitoring the facility to ensure the company is adequately managing any risks to public health and safety. “We’re even providing an office for the EPA so they can look over our shoulder at all times,” he said. The company’s vice president, Mr. Henritzy, who has operated a medical waste transport company, Bio-Haz Solutions, in Pennsylvania since 1995, assured the audience that drivers are specially trained and equipped to respond to emergencies. “And knock on wood, we’ve never had a spill or an accident,” Mr. Henritzy said. Even after hearing about the safety protocols, liability insurance and environmentallyfriendly practices planned for the facility, some at the meeting remained concerned. “Diesel fuel was totally safe at one point, too,” said Jim Gatlin. “In the past, there’s been so many places that met all the regulations, and then a disaster happens,” said Carolyn Conway, who owns a tract of land adjacent to the proposed project site. Mrs. Conway said later that she’s not opposed to the project, and it may even increase the value of her property. “I hope it works out for these gentlemen and our county,” she said. “We just want to know we’re safe.” After the meeting, Joey Johnson, who lives in the Allen Acres subdivision about a mile from the site, was not supportive of the project. “I have five kids,” he said, explaining he was fearful the development could pollute the environment. “Cancer rates are already really high out here.” Mr. Henritzy said he thought the meeting went well. “It was what we expected,” he said, adding that he hopes to continue the partnership between the company and the community so that the same people concerned about traffic, noise or safety at the meeting will one day become the company’s biggest supporters. $ $ WE BUY TIMBER $ $ LOGS AND PULPWOOD • 1 ACRE OR LARGER got comments suggestions complaints story ideas As simple as an e-mail..... 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McGauley - editor@bakercountypress.com MANAGING EDITOR - Joel Addington - reporter@bakercountypress.com ADVERTISING/PRODUCTION - Jessica Prevatt - advertising@bakercountypress.com DIAMOND TIMBER, INC. “FOR A QUALITY CUT” CALL 282-5552 • KENT WILLIAMS FEATURES/COMMENT/SPORTS - Robert Gerard BUSINESS MANAGER - Karin Thomas - kthomas@bakercountypress.com CLASSIFIEDS & TYPESETTING - Stacy Hott - classifieds@bakercountypress.com This newspaper is printed on recycled paper. ‘Real’ scoop on Easter Bunny Jack is the name. Jack RabThat’s a silly idea. bit if you want to get techniI do this job for free, just like cal, which I don’t. Most people Santa and the Tooth Fairy. know me by my title. Okay. Santa, yeah. The What’s my title, you ask? Tooth Fairy? No, don’t lump me Seriously? in with him. Are you kidding We don’t me? Now of like the Tooth all times of the Fairy. Not me, year? Santa, The All right, if Great Pumpyou’re feeling a kin (and yes, ROBERT GERARD little dense I’ll there is a Great be out with it. Pumpkin – I’m the Easter Bunny. he’s a personal friend of mine), No, I’m not kidding. I’m St. Patrick – none of us care for him. I’m the man … well … rabhim very much. bit. I’m the guy who brings all Why? the goodies that rot the teeth of We all bring stuff to people young children – well maybe not Pat, but he Whoa, hold on! brings good cheer. The Tooth I know you have a lot of quesFairy takes away. tions, but I want to make someHold on, you say. He gives thing clear right off the bat. I money for those teeth. am not, and have never been So what. That just makes in the employ of the American him a holiday pawn broker. A Dental Association. Dentists do quarter for incisors, fifty cents not hire me or give me a kickfor molars. It’s a racket. Do you back for giving children cavities know how much he gets for all the while espousing that they those teeth in some Asian counare against the amount of choctries? I don’t know what they olate that children consume. use them for – they grind ‘em My Side of the Matter Facebook fans ‘What you had to say ...’ There was much talk about the proposed medical waste incinerator project this week and The Press’ Facebook page was no exception. The day before the Baker County Commission’s hearing on Tuesday, April 3, readers shared their thoughts on the plans. Here’s some of what they had to say ... Debra Gnann: “Maybe someone should look into the reasons why Duval County doesn’t have bio-medical incinerators, then the residents of Baker would say, ‘NO!’” Michael Buchanan: “Medicine is here for the long term. So it’s a good investment for the long term. Plus, job openings in Baker, that’s good pay. That’s awesome! Someone in Baker is in on it or they see it as good for the county. Either, way, it’s good to see progress and building in this town. I just hope it continues for the kids growth in this town.” Robert Foster: “We keep opposing everything that wants to come in to the county and then complain about not having jobs in the county. How many jobs would this create and what positive affects would it have? I’m sure the EPA keeps a close eye on this kind of thing and it’s gonna go somewhere, so why not in Baker?” Gina Daly Tanner: “We have enough health problems in this county already. We don’t need or want this ‘crap’ in Baker! How many more cases of cancer do you want to hear about? Not worth it!” Kaycee Greif Heinz: “I agree with some of you about the counties priorities. However, bringing new jobs should be a top priority and since the EPA has much more stringent requirements for these facilities, I do not think we will have the health issues. This is medical waste not hazardous waste.” Charles Warren: “Trail Ridge already borders the county. If we could store some spent nuclear fuel rods, we would have the tri-fecta of waste. What the heck is wrong with this picture?” up for some herbal medicine. We steer clear of him. He’s not the kindly guy from that Santa Clause movie with Tim the Tool Man. No sir, he carries a lot of spare change on his runs and he’s packin’ heat. Enough about him. Back to me. It’s a tough job being the Easter Bunny. You get frustrated coloring a half-dozen hard boiled eggs. Think about me. Day in, day out I’m coloring eggs. I don’t have a workshop and elves like Santa. It’s me and a few apprentice bunnies doing all the work. My fur looks like a rainbow. That’s another thing. I don’t look anything like those guys in bunny suits that take pictures at the mall. They’re just creepy if you ask me. They’ve got that forced smile on their plastic faces and bug eyes. They all look like they’ve had two dozen cups of espresso. I’m a rabbit. I look like a rabbit. I’ll tell you what also gives me the willies. Chocolate bunnies. How would you feel giving kids a chocolate likeness of you knowing that the first thing they do is bite off the head. It’s kind of like cannibalism. The chickens feel the same way about Peeps. I like a Peep or two with my morning coffee, but I keep it on the downlow. I don’t want to upset the chick- ens. It’s bad for business. You see, I don’t lay those eggs. Rabbits don’t lay eggs. We’ve got a nice little co-op set up with some chickens. They do the heavy lifting, we do the coloring. It’s a nice gig but not without its problems. Our lawyers are forever keeping Tyson and Springer Farms and Perdue and those big poultry companies at bay. They want a piece of the action. They say they can give us more eggs for less money. Not interested. You know what they feed those chickens? Trust me, you don’t want to know. Something else to get straight. Do not buy your kids live bunnies or chickie for Easter. Seriously. Three-quarters of all bunnies and chickies bought at Easter don’t live until Christmas. Kids get tired of them when they stop being cute and cuddly. Get a pet rock instead. There you have it. I’ve got to go wash up and get the Bunny Bentley ready for the big night. Yep, I travel in style. Ever wonder how we get in your house? Nope. The chimney’s reserved for Santa. You can keep on wondering. I’m a rabbit, not a rat. I’m not giving away the secret. Happy Easter and brush your teeth after eating all your goodies. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Stop sign woes worsen Dear Editor: As a resident of Glen St. Mary, I feel the need to express my feelings on George Taber just as others have. This stop sign problem is only getting worse. I travel this road, usually at night, and lately I have witnessed cars running the stop signs when there is in fact no church services going on. However, the bigger problem I am finding is that kids are speeding up very quickly to “jump” the cross walk that the church has had put up. Also on numerous occasions I have witnessed kids trying to cut down or take down the stops signs. I, like you, would love to see this happen, but in the correct fashion. I truly agree with you on the rotating stop signs at the cross walk instead of the unneeded two stop signs that are in place now. This county has been bullied by churches too much, first with no alcohol sales on Sunday, another stupid law, and now this. What’s next? The churches are putting tax money in Duval County’s hands on Sundays. Honestly, it makes me want to move out of the county, and I’m not the only one trying to get out now. Dustin Cole Glen St. Mary The Baker County Press Page 4 Thursday, April 5, 2012 Two sought for Prison for probation violator robbing, shooting Crimes included stealing from his parents man in lower back CIRCUIT COURT Five defendants were given state prison sentences in circuit court on March 27, including a Glen St. Mary man who twice violated probation for property crimes and was re-arrested late last year for stealing from his parents. Dustin Irish, 25, pleaded no contest to grand theft of a firearm and vehicle, plus two counts of dealing in stolen property. Judge Phyllis Rosier ordered him to state prison for 30 months. He also admitted violating probation in two older cases of trafficking and dealing in stolen property. Court records reflect that Mr. Irish twice violated probation before the latest cases. He was arrested late last year for stealing $4580 in property from his parents, along with their vehicle, to support a drug habit. The sentence will run at the same time as one from Clay County. In other cases that day, Lester Yarbrough, 33, drew a prison term of two years after entering pleas to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, violating a domestic violence protection order and false imprisonment of his ex-wife and three children. Mr. Yarbrough, a convicted felon from Jacksonville, was arrested at the home of his ex-wife south of Macclenny in July of last year. He had been there several days in violation of the protection order, and banned them from leaving. Arresting officers, acting on a tip from a Dustin Irish Lester Yarbrough third party, also found him in possession of a pistol. He gets credit for 249 days in county jail since that arrest. The state dismissed five related charges as part of the plea agreement. • Hendricks Griffin, 38, of Lake City will serve 18 months in prison for grand theft of $820 in electronics from the Macclenny Walmart in the early morning hours of October 5, 2010. The sentence runs concurrently with a similar one from Alachua County. Mr. Griffin also pleaded to violating a trespass warrant banning him from the store because of past shoplifting. • Euneka Jefferson pleaded no contest to possession and sale of controlled drugs in February, 2011. She was given a 14-month sentence to be followed by two years on drug offender probation. Ms. Jefferson, 25, was arrested following sales to an undercover agent working for the sheriff’s department. The state dropped two similar charges in the plea agreement and she gets credit for 110 days in county jail. She has a criminal record that includes drug possession, aggravated assault and worthless check passing. • Judge Rosier ordered James Watson of Gainesville to jail for a year after he pleaded to felony DUI, refusal to submit to a breath test and driving on a suspended license and resisting police without violence. Mr. Watson, 44, of Gainesville was arrested near Olustee in February, 2011. The term runs consecutive to other drunk driving sentences in Alachua County. The judge fined him $2000, ordered him to DUI school and suspended his driver’s license permanently. • Dennis Desue pleaded no contest to sale and possession of cocaine and will serve nine months in county jail. • Brandon Coffin entered a similar plea to improper exhibiting of a firearm and aggravated assault and drew a five-month jail sentence followed by 18 months on probation. • Shirley Patton pleaded no contest to forgery and petty theft and will be on probation 18 months and Jason Perry will be in jail a year for sale and possession of drugs. An original charge of trafficking was reduced to sale of a controlled substance. JOEL ADDINGTON NEWS EDITOR reporter@bakercountypress.com A Jacksonville man was shot in the back after interrupting an armed robbery on Tom Wilkerson Road the evening of March 30. William Sofield, 50, told police he heard a disturbance while at 11793 Tom Wilkerson Rd. and left the home’s porch about 10:20 pm to help James Hankins, 30, of W. Minnesota Ave. in Macclenny, indicates a sheriff’s office report of the incident. Mr. Sofield said two armed white males approached him from behind and ordered him to the ground, but because he didn’t lay down fast enough, one of the suspects shot him in the lower back. Mr. Hankins said as he was leaving the location the assailants, one of whom had a handgun and the other a shotgun, robbed him of $47 in a money clip and took his car keys before fleeing, the report by Sgt. James Marker states. The officer was dispatched to the address some five hours later and found a white male, later identified as Mr. Sofield, lying on the ground. Several people in the area advised he’d been shot. “Upon closer inspection, it was determined that he had been shot in the lower back, with a small caliber handgun,” Sgt. Marker noted. The suspects were described as 5-feet-4-inches and 5-feet-10-inches tall. A K-9 search was not successful. Sheriff’s Office Investigator Chuck Brannan said Mr. Sofield and Mr. Hankins were at a party at the residence but did not know each other. Jeremy Stafford, 27, and Jerry Stafford, 56, live at the address. Inv. Brannan described Mr. Sofield’s injury as non-life threatening and the case remains under investigation. Woodlawn Kennels ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD Quality Professional Care ‘No booze with tattoos,’ parlor owner told PRESS STAFF Introducing DIAMAX by NIOXIN Photo by Joel Addington Mr. Curtis’ tattoo shop at 1435 S. 6th St. in Macclenny. “pretty obvious.” Besides, he said he would “rather them spend money getting tattoos” than on beer or wine. Mr. Curtis, who said he’s been in the tattoo trade for 25 years, said business has declined markedly in recent years and he had hoped to supplement his income with the sale of alcohol. “With the economy the way it is I’m looking for other avenues to make a living,” he said. He said there was additional space he could use for the sale of beer and wine adjacent to his tattoo shop in a strip center at 1435 S. 6th St. And he said he would not tattoo anyone who appeared to be inebriated. “We do not tattoo people who have been drinking a lot,” he said. Mr. Curtis said he began stock- NINA’S ing beer in a refrigerator at his shop some time ago to offer to adult customers, a practice that he said is no more unusual than some hair salons that “offer women a glass of wine.” Carl Mays, owner of the strip center where the tattoo shop is located, also urged the board to approve the request. “Business has dropped off quite a bit in the past couple of years,” Mr. Mays said. “I don’t want to see any more small businesses go out of business in Macclenny.” His plea also failed to sway board members. Assistant City Manager Roger Yarborough said only one business in town has received a special zoning exception to sell beer and wine without the sale of food: HAIRSTYLING DAY SPA & Beauty is our Business.. 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John Hart, 24, and Jeannie Hart, 52, were arrested by Deputy Steven Smith after they were spotted on March 28 at Baker Pawn in South 6th St. Earlier, the deputy viewed a surveillance video showing the suspects attempting to pawn the device at Pawnderosa in south Macclenny. The clerk there said he refused to do so because the screen saver picture was of someone else and the couple had no charger. The Android Reader is the property of Carol Tharpe, who reported it missing March 27 shortly after the couple visited her residence on Dupree Rd. The victim told Deputy Smith the Harts stopped by “occasionally” when they needed assistance. Mr. Hart told the officer he sold the e-book to a person in Baldwin for $80. He did not identify the buyer. Both charges are felonies. In other recent home burglaries, a male suspect was seen running from the residence of Jackie Pope on Crews Rd. the evening of March 30 when the victim’s son returned home about 10:45. Mr. Pope told Deputy Koty Crews a safe containing $2000-3000 in cash, rare coins, a gold ring and other valuables was taken. A window was pried out of a rear door to gain entry. Police were called to a trio of unrelated burglaries where victims identified likely suspects, two of whom were either a former occupant or lived nearby. • A dozen rifles and shotguns with a value near $6800 and fishing gear worth $2200 were taken from the residence of Raymond Tems on Barfield Rd. south of Sanderson between February 1-March 28. The owner, who was hospitalized, told Deputy Jeremiah Combs that a relative of his wife who lives on the property was the likely suspect and had access to the residence. He also said he purchased two of the shotguns back from Baker Gun, Gold and Pawn for $640. The inventory of missing items also included two nail guns. • An antique glass jug containing an estimated $100 in coins was carried off from a closet at the residence of Susanne Ahlstrom on Estates St. south of Macclenny during daylight hours on March 27. She told Deputy Chad Montean she reported it two days later because she thought she could retrieve the property herself. Ms. Ahlstrom named a relative of her boyfriend as the likely suspect. • A male relative who had earlier been asked to leave was named as a likely suspect in the theft of $100 in cash and a $500 pair of Ninja hair scissors from the residence of George Parrish on Jule Rd. in south Macclenny. The owner told Deputy Jacob Satterwhite the theft occurred between midnight and 2:00 pm on March 24. There was no sign of forced entry. The Baker County Press From page 1 He faces charges for sale and possession of Oxycodone. Also still at large is Germetrica Shavonte Church, 22, of Lake City, who is wanted for selling prescription drugs. Another female, Germetrica Church Stephanie Elaine Gallups, 56, of Willow Ave. in Baldwin, was booked at county jail on March 29 for attempting to obtain Oxycodone by fraud. Sheriff’s Investigator John Hardin said Walgreens Pharmacy in Macclenny contacted police after Ms. Gallups allegedly called in a prescription for the drug for herself while impersonating a doctor’s office employee. He said she admitted the offense in a subsequent interview. The others netted in the most recent undercover drug buys include: • Cleve Brady Stalvey, Jr., 23, of Macclenny for possession and sale of Hydrocodone. • Shelia Lynn Crews, 33, of Sanderson for possession and MONEY MATTERS @ YOUR LIBRARY Workshops on basic money management presented by financial professionals. Topics include financial security, managing your money, budgeting & credit. Tues. April 10 10:30 - 11:30 am Tues. April 17 10:30 - 11:30 am Tues. April 24 10:30 - 11:30 am sale of Oxycodone. • Hosea Bernard Ruise, 32, of Macclenny for possession and sale of marijuana. • Kayla Cheyenne Blackburn, 23, most recently of Macclenny, for possession and sale of Oxycodone. Page 5 Struck during row over porn Police arrested a Macclenny man for attacking his wife during an argument that began over the husband’s alleged viewing of child pornography on a computer. Joshua Green, 22, admitted to Deputy Clements Leo that he grabbed Kayla Bennett, 19, by the hair and punched her in the arm during the confrontation at their South 6th St. residence about 4 pm on March 26. Ms. Bennett told the officer she had earlier warned her husband when she caught him looking at porn on his cell phone, and that day caught him again using a computer to look at similar material. Mr. Green became enraged and struck her. The incident was reported initially by Ms. Bennett’s moth- er Lawanna Self, 40, of Glen St. Mary. She told Deputy Leo her daughter telephoned to report Mr. Green “jumped on her again” and that she wanted to leave him. He was booked at county jail for domestic battery. In a second, unrelated case, Christopher Stieger, 27, of Macclenny was arrested for a similar offense after he allegedly grabbed girlfriend Samantha Hunter, 26, as she attempted to leave their Johns St. residence the morning of March 30. Ms. Hunter told Deputy Jacob Satterwhite her boyfriend became angry when she complained about his treatment of children at the residence. She was able to break free of him and hid in nearby bushes before returning to the residence. Deputy Rodney Driggers con- Just left NEFSH... From page 1 Ms. Pruett recalled how earlier this month her daughter organized a dual birthday party for Jayden and Allyssa at the Macclenny Park. “She took charge, every detail,” said the mother, “everything had to be just right. She even had themes for each of the kids: for Jayden it was Winnie the Pooh and for Alyssa The Princess and The Frog.” The Concord, N.H. native moved to Baker County at age 14 and graduated from Baker County High School. She lived with her children in a rented house in east Macclenny, not far from Guerry Funeral Home where her service was held Monday afternoon. 7 busted, 2 sought for drugs • Jason Jeremy Eddins, 35, of Macclenny for conspiracy to sell amphetamine salts and sale of amphetamine salts. • Genaro Louis Harris, 26, of Macclenny for possession and sale of amphetamine salts. Following the funeral, a reception was held the Ivey Cottage, a downtown consignment and re-sell shop. Owner Kathleen Arnold organized the event in memory of one of the store’s biggest fans. “Being a single mom, we hit Goodwill a lot and Jennifer was addicted to yard sales. But she loved the Ivey Cottage,” said Ms. Pruett. He mother and father Michael Kirk, who now lives in Texas and returned with his family for the funeral, say they’ll remember their daughter as a loving mom whose memory will live on. Her mother recalled an earlier visit to the beach, that other place Jennifer loved. She was taking Jayden for the first time and said it was important for her to be with him. “She told me ‘I want to be there holding him when his feet first touch the sand.’ That’s the way she was,” Ms. Pruett said. A trust fund for the three children was established this week at TD Bank in Macclenny. fronted Mr. Stieger at the address, and he said the disturbance was due to children yelling in the yard. He gave the deputy permission to search the house, and the officer said Mr. Stieger ran ahead of him and ordered Ms. Hunter into a bedroom closet, where she was found hiding. Four children ranging in age from 1 to 7 were in the bedroom and, according to the deputy, were upset. Ms. Hunter told the officers she is pregnant. The Department of Children and Families was notified due to the presence of children. • Patrick McEachern, 33, of Summerfield, FL was arrested early on March 29 for entering a & so much more Every Thursday @ 8 pmWine, Poetry & Conversation Friday, April 6 @ 8 pmLine Dancing | Music by DJ Feezy Saturday, April 7 @ 8 pm- SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE COMEDY DIRTY DOZEN EDITION The audience is the judge! 1484 South Sixth St. | Macclenny | 662-2097 Please be advised Macclenny City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 6 in observance of Easter. We will re-open for business on Monday, April 9, 2012 at 8:30 am. CITY OF MACCLENNY 118 E. 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He was booked at county jail for burglary, criminal mischief and domestic violence battery. Jazz Comedy at Lindsey Shedd & Deidra Rhoden I don’t know the reason I stayed here all season. Nothin’ to show but this brand new tattoo. But it’s a real beauty, a Mexican cutie. How it got here I haven’t a clue. Jim Curtis doesn’t want his customers to get drunk like the character in Jimmy Buffet’s song “Margaritaville.” But the Macclenny tattoo artist said he would like to be able to sell them a beer or two to “help them relax and be more comfortable” while they wait for him to ink their skin. In fact, the owner of Jim Curtis Tattoo told the city Zoning Adjustment Board on April 2 that the survival of his South 6th Street business may hinge on his request for a permit to sell beer and wine. Sorry, board members said, but not in our town. “Personally, I would not think beer and wine and tattoos go together,” said board member Bob Lambright. “Even when I was in the Navy we didn’t think it was a good idea.” After a public hearing during which Mr. Curtis sought a zoning exception to allow him to sell beer and wine on the premises, board members unanimously denied his request. “You’re very well spoken and clearly very professional,” board chairman Mark Bryant told Mr. Curtis. “But, generally, at places that sell alcohol and no food there are sometimes problems. And I’m against marking yourself for life (with a tattoo) after having a few.” Board member Dennis Collins said he had “lots of friends who have tattoos.” But he wasn’t keen on the idea of selling alcohol to people waiting to have permanent ink injected into their skin. “How would you monitor it?” he asked Mr. Curtis. “How many drinks would they have to have before you would say ‘No more?’” The applicant assured the board that he would closely monitor customers to ensure that they do not cross the line and drink too much, which he said would be GroominG Weddings | Seniors | Families | Children | Business | Fine Art MIKE ANDERSON Giggles, a comedy club behind Woody’s BBQ just down the road from the tattoo shop. The day after the board meeting, Mr. Curtis said he will consult with his attorney and Mr. Yarborough before deciding whether to appeal the zoning board’s decision to the city commission. He said he felt the zoning board members “already had their minds made up” before the hearing began. “I live in Macclenny but I’m finding it daily less appealing to live in Macclenny,” he said. In other business the board: • Approved a request for a setback variance to allow a privacy fence to be erected 4 feet back from the property line in front of a residence at the corner of Pine Circle and Wolfe Drive. The setback, however, applies only to the side of the property facing Wolfe Drive. The applicant, Bonnie Mathis, said a fence would give her more privacy and might help improve traffic safety in the neighborhood because so many motorists run through a stop sign at the corner. “Nobody stops at that stop sign,” Ms. Mathis told the board. “Right now it’s wide open and they can see around the corner. If nobody’s coming they run right through it.” A 5- to 6-foot tall privacy fence, she said, would obstruct their view until they get right to the stop sign. Aaron Brown, a neighbor on Pine Circle, told the board that he thought the proposed fence would improve traffic safety in the area. “I have seen people come around there sideways,” Mr. Brown said. “I think a fence in the neighborhood would be a plus.” • Approved a request for a zoning variance from First Baptist Church of Macclenny to erect a chain link fence, up to 8 feet high, around the church’s retention pond across the street. Thursday, April 5, 2012 Free for Everyone Corndogs, chips & drink Jumpy Games Hear the “Real” Easter Story told by Pastor Randy Best Pizza in Town.... You’ll love our BUBBA pizza! Cozy, family friendly environment Only a short drive from Macclenny, right off I-10 11043-2 Crystal Springs Rd. 378-8131 www.perards.com $5 OFF 25% OFF Must present offer. Not valid with other offers. Expires 3/31/12 Must present offer. Not valid with other offers. 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Davis was present at the meeting. The accused said he sold one saw to a family member for $50 and the other to a man in St. George, GA who he did not know. In other recent reports involving vehicles, the owner of a fifth-wheel travel trailer and motorcycle returned to where they were parked off Cow Pen Rd. on April 1 to find extensive damage had been done to them. Dell Pomeroy told Deputy Matt Yarborough he estimated damage to the trailer at $20,000-plus and $14,000 to the Harley Davidson parked inside it. The owner had not checked the area for a month, and told the deputy he suspects an ex-boyfriend of his estranged wife. Damage to the trailer included destroyed appliances and fixtures, broken windows, cut wiring and broken skylights that allowed rain and the elements inside. The motorcycle’s lights, instrumentation and body metal were beaten with a blunt object and the seats sliced open with a sharp object. • Rhonda Bradshaw of Macclenny gave Deputy Brandon Kiser the names of three persons who might be responsible for sugar poured into the gas tank of her 2006 Chevrolet pickup while it was parked on Creekside Dr. The vandalism occurred between the evening of March 28 and the following afternoon. Ms. Bradshaw told the deputy she had been in a verbal dispute with the trio. • A neighborhood youth is believed responsible for shooting out two windows in a parked 1987 Chevrolet pickup on Shortputt Dr. in north Macclenny. The vehicle belongs to John Brewer and the estimated $300 damage was done overnight on March 29. Three in parked car had pot A county deputy made three arrests for misdemeanor possession of marijuana after coming up on a parked vehicle blocking one lane of CR 229 in Sanderson early on April 1. Deputy Matt Yarborough said a 1995 Toyota driven by Tyler Pittmen, 19, was in the southbound lane at Columbia St. when he spotted it shortly after 4 am while on routine patrol. The vehicle’s interior smelled of marijuana smoke and Mr. Pittman and passenger Austin Elrod, also 19, admitted to having a hand-rolled cigarette. Both have Macclenny ad- dresses. In the vehicle with them were four females from Sanderson and Glen St. Mary, ages 14 through 16. One of them, a 15-year-old from Sanderson, had two partially smoked cigarettes in a small purse found during a consent search. She also was charged with misdemeanor possession, and the two males were also charged with four counts of contributing to the delinquency of minors. Mr. Pittman was later charged with a felony for concealing a small baggie of pot on his person. It was found during a body search as he was booked into county jail. In another marijuana arrest, Maurice Towels, 29, of Tallahassee was charged after his speeding 2008 Nissan was stopped on Interstate 10 the evening of March 31. Deputy Ben Anderson said he clocked the westbound vehicle at 87 mph near Macclenny, and detected an odor of marijuana when he approached it. Mr. Towel had a small baggie stashed overhead. He was also charged with resisting being handcuffed. A female companion was not charged. Arrests for suspended licenses A Macclenny man was arrested the evening of March 26 after he was stopped on US 90 in the east city for having an expired license tag on his 2004 Honda. Deputy Matt Yarbrough took Andrew Altom, 36, into custody after learning his driver’s license had six prior suspensions and that a condition of his current probation was that he not get behind the wheel. The traffic stop took place shortly after 6 pm. Less than one hour earlier, Deputy Chris Walker arrested Thomas Shirley, 30, of Jacksonville for driving on a license with eight prior suspensions. The officer said he first spotted Mr. Shirley in the parking lot of Cuz’s One Stop in Sanderson about 5:30 and the driver was acting suspiciously. The license tag on his 1994 Acura belonged on another vehicle, and Deputy Walker stopped it as Mr. Shirley entered Interstate 10 from CR 229 S. Both drivers were also ticketed for having the wrong tag. Several other persons were arrested the past week on outstanding warrants: • Andre Hunter, 30, of Jacksonville at a Stansell Ave. address in Macclenny April 2 on a Duval County warrant for failure to pay child support; • Ezekial Register, 47, at his Thompson Rd. address near Glen St. Mary March 28 on an Indian River County warrant for violating probation for drunk driving; • Melissa Diomedes, 37, on March 28 for grand theft, Chasity Fleming, 22, of Orange Park for contempt of court in Clay County and Aaron Davis, 23, of Sanderson for grand theft. All were already in county jail. IMPLANTS ARE A PERMANENT SOLUTION TO MISSING TEETH! Call today for your FREE implant consultation! All work done in our Macclenny office, no referrals or driving to Jacksonville! Melissa Taylor, R.D.H. 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Deputy Markley said Viceprincipal Allen Murphy was tipped off by a student that morning. The report indicates the student was taken to jail. • Two male students, ages 13 and 14 and from the Glen and Macclenny area, were named in a complaint for fighting the morning of March 27. The campus deputy said the fight was rooted in a dispute on the basketball court the previous day. The Baker County Press Thursday, April 5, 2012 Local jobless rate below 10% JOEL ADDINGTON NEWS EDITOR reporter@bakercountypress.com Photo courtesy of New River Library Cooperative Energy saving guides at library Thanks to a $300 grant from Florida Power & Light [FPL], the New River Library Cooperative and its local branch, Emily Taber Library in Macclenny, have Home Energy Evaluation Kits for residents to check out. Included in the kit is “The Homeowner’s Handbook to Energy Efficiency,” a kilowatt meter to measure power use by various appliances, drip gauge to measure water wasted from drippy faucets and tips on ways to save energy and money. Pictured above is FPL’s Dave Cobb presenting the grant check to coop director Ginny Bird. Serving Baker County for over 33 years specializing in... Real Estate Family Law Personal Injury Hugh D. Fish, Jr. J.D. 34 S. Fifth Street • Macclenny 259-6606 hughfish@setel.net The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. Page 7 Baker County’s unemployment rate continued its downward slide in the new year last month, dropping to 9.4 percent, according to the latest statistics from Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity released March 30. Baker County’s unemployment rate dropped below 10 percent in January after spiking in the final months of 2011. It reached 10.2 percent in November and then 10.4 percent in December. The improvement in 2012 comes despite layoffs at the Baker County Health Department and reported staffing reductions at the Walmart Distribution Center. A call to the distribution center’s general manager Bobby Steele to confirm the cutbacks was not returned. The largest employment growth in the Jacksonville metropolitan area, which includes Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns counties, during the 12 months preceding February, 2012 came in retail trade, which jumped 4.9 percent. Other sectors up during the year-long period were trade, transportation and logistics; which rose 2.4 percent, and professional and business services, which increased 2.1 percent. The sectors that saw biggest job losses during the same period in the metro area were government as well as mining, logging and construction. Baker County started the year with a larger labor force, which increased by 82 people from the previous month, and more workers in the labor force with jobs, which rose by 173, the January jobs report shows. There were also fewer unemployed workers, which fell by 55. The shifts meant local unemployment fell in January to 9.9 percent, the lowest level in more than a year and nearly 1 percent below the rate in January, 2011. The unemployment rate statewide has been trending downward as well with January joblessness in Florida falling from 9.7 percent in December, 2011 to 9.5 percent last January. The statewide unemployment figure fell 1.4 percent between February, 2011 and February, 2012. All the statistics above represent unemployment data not adjusted for seasonal changes in employment. They’re compiled by the state and US Department of Labor. Neither level of government tracks the number of part-time or so-called “discouraged” workers, who don’t have jobs but are no longer seeking them, at the local level. Previous monthly unemployment data is updated and revised as new, preliminary estimates are released each month. The state is expected to release preliminary unemployment figures for March and revised figures for February on April 20. They can be found online at http://www. floridajobs.org/labor-market-information/ data-center/statistical-programs/local-areaunemployment-statistics. 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LICENSED & INSURED LIC.#RB0067070 Board to mull incinerator project From page 1 made following the second public hearing at 6 p.m. on April 17. “I think we have a lot to study in the next two weeks before this comes back to the commission,” said Commission Chairman Gordon Crews at the end of this week’s hearing, which lasted more than two hours. “We’ll make a decision then on whether it’s best for Baker County or not.” Dozens of residents packed the commission room, including 14 who addressed the commission and spoke against the project. They expressed concerns primarily focused on the potential harm to the environment and public health risks. “Who will hold them accountable to ensure they won’t poison our atmosphere?” said Allison Broughton, who recently resigned her position on the county’s Land Planning Agency to campaign against the proposed incinerator facility. Joe Brazil of Glen St. Mary said even the most well-designed plants malfunction from time to time. If one of the proposed plant’s filter systems were to break down, he said, “We could have some really nasty stuff going into the air.” Officials from Integrated Waste Management Systems Inc., however, said the proposed plant, called a “Bio-Medical Thermal Reduction Facility,” would feature the most modern pollution control equipment that exists and would be the only plant of its kind designed to meet new federal environmental standards imposed in 2009 which will go into effect in 2014. Existing medical waste incinerators will have to be retrofitted to meet the new standards, at tremendous expense, or be shut down, said Marvin J. Barry, a retired U.S. Air Force major general and president of Integrated Waste Management Systems. The company’s air emissions permit engineer, Bill Straub, of Kimberton, PA, said the facility would release nine regulated pollutants that are already present in the air today, including carbon monoxide, dioxin, mercury and lead. He said the 2009 pollution limits for medical waste incinerators are between 10 and 100 times lower, or more restrictive, than current pollution limits established in the 1990s. He also said emission limits for carbon monoxide from vehicles range from 5 to 15 parts per million and the proposed facility would be limited to carbon monoxide emissions of no more than 11 parts per million. “So we’re in the same range,” Mr. Straub said. “We wanted to build the absolutely best facility we could,” said Mr. Barry, adding that it would be a model facility that others in the industry could visit to learn about the newest technology. The facility plans include about 92,800 square feet of building space, including a 50,000-square-foot structure housing the incinerator and a smoke stack of no more than 100 feet all, a 162-space parking lot and storm water retention facilities. If the project is approved, Mr. Barry said, 59 employees would be hired by the end of 2013 and many will be Baker County residents. He said the minimum starting wage will be $15 an hour, or close to $20 an hour with benefits added. At the end of his presentation and before any residents were given an opportunity to speak, Mr. Barry urged everyone to “keep an open mind” and get the facts straight. But it was obvious that the majority of people in attendance already had their minds made up. They did not want the incinerator in their county — no matter what anyone had to say about the stateof-art technology that would go into the design and construction of the facility. Richard M. Cooper, of Elvis Starling Road, said he had done a lot of Internet research into medical waste incinerators and had found that “wherever there was one of these plants there was a high incidence of disease around it.” “Educate yourself on this thing,” Mr. Cooper urged commissioners. Commissioners promised to do just that before they take a final vote on the project. “I want to know and under- First Baptist Church of Macclenny “It Feels Like Home” 372 S. Sixth Street at W. Minnesota Ave. Sunday ServiceS Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am & 6:00 pm stand more about what will be coming out of the facility,” Commissioner Michael Crews said. Commissioner Adam Giddens said he, too, needed a lot more information. He also recommended the county select an engineer to conduct an independent analysis of the proposed plant and any potential health risks. A 25-page development agreement spells out the details of the proposed development. It functions as a contract between Integrated Waste Systems Inc., the county and the county’s development commission, which has a contract to sell the 24-acre site to the company. Custom Printing Stationery Invoices Business Cards Envelopes Invitations The Office Mart 110 South Fifth St. • 259-3737 AN EASTER SERVICE LIKE NO OTHER! 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April 8 @ 11:00 am Why just listen to the Easter story when you can experience it? hrblock.com 800-HRBLOCK Call 904.259.6992 or stop by 1242 South 6th Street in Macclenny Cornerstone Square You’re invited to attend The Thorn Easter Experience at Christian Fellowship Temple This unique service features: Live Drama Beautiful Music Inspiring Message Friday, April 27 Registration 8:30 am | Tee-off 9:00 am Quail Heights Country Club 161 SW Quail Heights Terrace, Lake City, FL 32025 Entry Fee: $50 per player [includes lunch, ditty bag & prizes] Deadline to enter is April 20 Corporate and hole sponsorships available For additional information call 259-6433 or email bblackshear@bakerchamberfl.com Easter is the greatest love story ever told and this year it comes to life with “The Thorn Easter Experience.” Don’t miss it! 251 West Ohio Avenue - Macclenny, FL 32063 www.christianfellowshiptemple.com The Baker County Press Page 8 Thursday, April 5, 2012 Covingtons, Mary Finley honored at the ‘Leaving a Legacy’ benefit Dr. Nancy E. Davie Licensed Mental Health Counselor 259-1758 –– 117 S. Fifth St. The Family Life Center at First Baptist Church of Macclenny was beautifully decorated and filled with approximately 240 family, friends and other guests for the second annual “Leaving a Legacy” Scholarship Fund Raiser Dinner. Sponsored by the Baker County Education Foundation and American Enterprise Bank, the event was a walk down memory lane for many as three educators were honored. The honorees were Tom Covington, his wife Joanne (right) and Mary Finley (below). Collectively these teachers have rendered more than 100 years of service to the Baker County school district. Mr. and Mrs. Covington each served 29 years and Mrs. Finley more than 44 years. The Baker County Chamber of Commerce, Baker County Education Association, Baker County Medical Services, Colonial Life Insurance Company, Walmart DC and Vystar Credit Union were among the corporate sponsors. Proceeds from the event will fund a four-year scholarship for a high school student. Foundation scholarship applications are available in the guidance office at Baker County High School in Glen St. Mary. Marital - Stress - Depression - Anxiety Trauma - ADHD - Eating Disorders Addiction - Behavioral - Relationships Howard Roofing & Home Improvements Inc. Licensed & Insured License # CCC1327472 30 Year Architectural Shingles Metal Roofing • $2.20 Sq. Ft. 259 – ROOF (7663) FREE ESTIMATES 904.524.5812 Photos by Brad Weeks/Courtesy of Baker County School District Legal Notices NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THERON HELMS the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO: 08-00783 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2008 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 13, Block B, William Knabb Addition to the Town of Macclenny, Florida, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2, page 24, of the public records of Baker County, Florida Woman’s Club fetes Marilyn Raulerson at its fashion show ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: Rosetta Ann Burns, as to an Agreement for Deed Interest by virtue of that certain Agreement for Deed as recorded in OR #199700004014 and Louise E. Davis, as to Fee Simple Title by virtue of that certain Quit Claim Deed as recorded in OR #199600113940, Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law, the property described herein will be sold to the highest bidder at the front door of the Baker County Courthouse, Macclenny, Florida on THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012 AT 11:00 AM. SHIRLEY PADGETT WOMAN’S CLUB Thirty-two models ranging in age from babes in arms to grandmothers graced the runway for the Annual Macclenny Woman’s Club Fashion Show the morning of March 24. This year’s theme, “Getting to Know You,” was shown in three acts. During Act I, “Getting to Know You,” which featured models from local merchants like Classy Crossroads Boutique, Dixie Outfitters, Goodie 2 Shoes and Sports Shak, promoted shopping at home for Americanmade products. The models from Sports Shak surprised the audience with a cheer for their favorite sports teams. The second act, “Getting to Know All About Us,” featured models from the health department’s dental clinic, CVS Minute Clinic, Dr. John Coleman’s office, Macclenny Pharmacy, Aurora Diagnostic Center, the high school’s health academy, the school district’s health services department and Dopson Family Medical Center wearing apparel from Goody’s. Act II of the show also highlighted the club’s home life department and its support of women’s health. A special presentation honored Marilyn Raulerson, who works at Dopson Family Medical Center. Mrs. Raulerson has devoted 40 years of her life to improving the quality of medical care in Baker County. Act III, “Hoping That You’ll Like Me,” introduced the audience to various activities and programs by the Woman’s Club in the community. An African chieftain spoke about the work supporting Operation Smile. Missy Mannequin, the club’s mascot, modeled for conservation, wearing a jacket made from used blue jean fabric, a handbag made from plastic shopping bags and a stunning sun hat made from paper grocery bags. The arts were showcased with a clarinet solo by Joseph Thomas and a lively rendition of “Charlie Brown” by Jillian Hodges, the reigning National Miss USA Teen Forestry Queen. Kalie Carter, Blane Fraser, Rebekah McNeil and Sydney Raulerson, students of Sara Beth Gerard, sang “Getting to Know You.” Dated this 2ND Day of April, 2012 Upcoming events at the Baker County Family YMCA Contact the Baker County Family YMCA for more information or to register for these upcoming programs! Swim Conditioning Begins April 24 Photo courtesy of the Baker County Woman’s Club Healthy Kids Day April 28 Many businesses and individuals contributed money, door prizes and gifts for the event. Proceeds from the show are used to fund two scholarships for graduating BCHS seniors, HOBY Leadership, Baker County’s Special Olympics and other programs sponsored by the club throughout the community. Kids Triathlon Training Saturdays at 10 am, Event April 29, 2012 Marilyn Raulerson Summer Day Camp Register Soon! www.FirstCoastYMCA.org 259.0898 98 W. Lowder St., Macclenny Membership not required to participate in programs or events. KINDERGARTEN & FREE Summer Pre-K REGISTRATION AL FRASER CLERK OF COURT BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Julie B. Combs, Deputy Clerk 4/5-4/26 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE NO.: 02-2012-CP-0002 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF: THELMA LEE FISH, Deceased. _______________________________________/ NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of THELMA LEE FISH, deceased, whose date of death was March 11, 2011 and whose Social Security Number is xxx-xx-8164, is pending in the Circuit Court for Baker County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 339 East Macclenny Ave., Macclenny, FL 32063. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Estate of Thelma Lee Fish Notice to Creditors Case No.: _______________________________________ The date of first publication of this notice is April 5, 2012. GLENDA FISH REWIS Personal Representative CAROL FISH HARRELL Personal Representative VEDA FISH DOPSON Personal Representative HUGH D. FISH, JR. FLORIDA BAR NO. 0242861 P.O. BOX 531 MACCLENNY, FL 32063 (904) 259-6606 OR 6705 ATTORNEY FOR ESTATE for children who will be 5 yrs. old by Sept. 1, 2012 April 9-13 from 8:00 am-4:00 pm at the Baker Co. Pre-K/Kindergarten Center 362 South Blvd. East/Macclenny The following documentation is required: • Child’s birth certificate • Proof of custody if not the birth parent • Physical • Current shot record • Parent’s Driver License and • (Proof of residency for Summer V.P.K.) For more information: Kindergarten: Angie 259-0385 | Summer V.P.K.: Naomi 259-3014 *Summer Voluntary Pre-K is a free full day preschool program available to children who will be 5 by September 1, 2012, live in Baker County and have not previously attended a V.P.K. funded program. 4/5-4/12 NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION I, Ken Detzner, Secretary of State of the State of Florida, do hereby give notice that a GENERAL ELECTION will be held in BAKER County, State of Florida, on the SIXTH day of NOVEMBER, 2012, A.D., to fill or retain the following offices: President and Vice-President United States Senator Representative in Congress State Attorney: Judicial Circuit 8 Public Defender: Judicial Circuit 8 State Senator State Representative Supreme Court: Retention of Three Justices First District Court of Appeal: Retention of Four Judges Circuit Judge, Eighth Judicial Circuit: Groups 4, 5, 6 and 8 Clerk of the Circuit Court Sheriff Property Appraiser Tax Collector Superintendent of Schools Supervisor of Elections County Court Judge: Group 1 School Board: Districts 1 and 5 County Commissioner: Districts 1, 3 and 5 Baker Soil and Water Conservation District: Groups 1, 2, 3 and 5 3/22, 4/5 Notice of Intent To Whom It May Concern: Florida Gateway College intends to designate positions for inclusion in the Senior Management Service Class (SMSC) of the Florida Retirement System. This is in accord with Florida Statute 121.055 (1) (b) 1.b 3/29-4/5 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 02-2008-CA-000100 DIVISION: EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs. MACK WHITE A/K/A MACK W. WHITE , et al, Defendant(s). _________________________________/ NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated March 21, 2012 and entered in Case No. 02-2008-CA-000100 of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for BAKER County, Florida wherein EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION is the Plaintiff and MACK WHITE A/K/A MACK W. WHITE; LINDA WHITE A/K/A LINDA D. WHITE; are the Defendants, The Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE BAKER COUNTY COURTHOUSE at 11:00AM, on the 23rd day of April, 2012, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment: A PARCEL OF LAND CONTINUING A TOTAL ARE OF 10.50 ACRES MORE OR LESS, LYING, BEING AND SITUATE IN SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST, BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH ½ OF SAID SECTION 30, THENCE RUN SOUTH 03 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 08 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 30, A DISTANCE OF 358.86 FEET TO A POINT LYING ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF A 60.00 FOOT COUNTY MAINTAINED PAVED ROAD (KNOWN LOCALLY AS FRED HARVEY ROAD), SAID POINT LYING ON THE ARC OF A CURVE CONCAVE NORTHERLY, THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY, ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE 100.40 FEET AS MEASURED ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE CONCAVE NORTHERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 1175.92 FEET, SAID ARC BEING SUBTENDED BY A CHORD HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 72 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST AND A DISTANCE OF 100.37 FEET, TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE RUN NORTH 70 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 22 SECONDS EAST, CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 156.57 FEET, TO THE POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT; THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY, CONTINUING ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 542.96 FEET, SAID ARC SUBTENDED BY A CHORD HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 79 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST, AND A DISTANCE OF 176.39 FEET, TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE RUN NORTH 88 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OFWAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 91.89 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE CONTINUE RUNNING NORTH 88 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 356.27 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 01 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1280.04 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 87 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 356.33 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 01 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 51 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1266.57 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO A 15.00 EASEMENT FOR CLAY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. OVER, ACROSS AND ALONG THE NORTHERLY 15.00 FEET THEREOF. TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN MOBILE HOME LOCATED THEREON AS A FIXTURE AND APPURTENANCE THERETO: 2003, MERIT, VIN# FLHML3B161127298A & FLHML3B161127298B. PUBLIC NOTICE The quarterly meeting of the Baker County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board will take place at 10:00 am, Thursday, April 19, 2012, at the Baker County Commission Building, 55 North 3rd Street, Macclenny, Florida, 32063. A Public Hearing for the Board to express opinions regarding the public transportation system will be held in conjunction with this meeting. All interested persons are invited to attend. The Northeast Florida Regional Council adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Requests should be received at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow time to provide the requested service. For more information, contact the Northeast Florida Regional Council at (904) 279-0880 between the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. 3/29-4/5 REGISTRATION OF FICTITIOUS NAMES We the undersigned, being duly sworn, do hereby declare under oath that the names of all persons interested in the business or profession carried on under the name of: Lucas Travel Agency whose principle place of business is: 19 West Macclenny Avenue #107, Macclenny, FL 32063 and the extent of the interest of each is as follows: Name Extent of Interest Amanda Lucas 50% Lester Lucas 50% WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this Court on March 26, 2012. Al Fraser Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Jamie Crews Deputy Clerk Florida Default Law Group, P.L. P.O. Box 25018 Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 F08041495 MARIX-CONV–--Team 4 – F08041495 **See Americans with Disabilities Act If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: Ms. Jan Phillips Human Resources Manager Alachua County Family/Civil Courthouse 201 E. University Avenue, Room 410 Gainesville, FL 32601 Phone: 352-337-6237 Fax: 352-374-5238 3/29-4/5 JOEL ADDINGTON NEWS EDITOR reporter@bakercountypress.com Dustin Barton is serving probation for driving while intoxicated late last year and he’s been ordered by the court to perform 50 hours of community service. The father of three said he has 30 hours left to fulfill the obligation, which he’s been doing through the “Giving Back to Baker” program organized by Baker Community Counseling Services, a courtaffiliated nonprofit drug counseling and testing provider in Macclenny. Mr. Barton, 26, of Macclenny, has been washing dishes, sweeping floors and serving food at the Council on Aging recently and will move onto other sites in the coming weeks, like the Ag Center or the county’s Emergency Operations Center. “Everybody here is really easy to get along with, so it’s been a good place to work,” said Mr. Barton the morning of April 3 after washing a pot in the kitchen of the Council on Aging’s downtown senior center. The hardest part, he said, is getting to the site because he lacks a vehicle and borrows his brother’s truck for transportation. Mr. Barton is one of about 30 community service volunteers in the Giving Back to Baker program, which began last year. Offenders found guilty in court for second and third degree misdemeanors and ordered to probation or house arrest are eligible for the program, explained Chris Thomas, executive director of Baker Community Counseling Services. Those without jobs are typically required to serve 30 hours of community service a week and others with jobs are given more flexibility to complete the volunteer service by doing fewer hours a week for longer periods of time. Offenders with disabilities or injuries are given administrative work, though Mr. Thom- Agency seeks placements nonprofit groups involved in the program,” Mr. Thomas said. He encouraged agencies to contact either City Manager Gerald Dopson or County Manager C.J. Thompson for litter clean-up requests. He said the officials would then contact the program’s coordinator, Pastor Steven Jones of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Macclenny. “The only problem we’re having is getting people enough jobs to do,” said Mr. Thomas. He and Pastor Jones said this week they want the community to know there’s ample manpower to help local organizations, save them money and give offenders an opportunity to demonstrate their honesty and self worth to the community. “It’s all about giving back to the community,” said Pastor Jones, pointing to the four days it took program volunteers to cover the senior center’s interior walls Investigator Randy Crews of Macclenny (right) and Matt Bowen of Ferwith white paint. nandina Beach, both members of the DEA task force that operates out of “We did a real professional job on that Jacksonville, received 2011 Outstanding Officer Awards recently from the and a sign at the YMCA. It’s really a benUS Attorney’s Office. Mr. Crews, a member of the joint federal and local efit to the community,” he said. task force for ten years, was the lead case agent in Operation Mirror Image The pastor understands that many that netted six arrests for smuggling cocaine from Mexico through Texas to Jacksonville. They were nominated for the honor by Assistant US Attorney people may be reluctant to invite crimiJulie Savell and presented the plaques during a March 20 ceremony. Two nal offenders into their places of work or of those charged in the drug conspiracy, John Townsend and Doyle Hardbusiness, but said they are always superenbrook, are from the Baker County area and will be sentenced later this vised by himself or employees at the sites, month. 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Any church, nonprofit organizations or Enrollees have helped at the Florida Forpublic agency can enlist the help of program estry Service station on US 90, painted at the volunteers by contacting Mr. Thomas at 259Council on Aging building and picked up litter 0264 or Pastor Jones at 654-8314. at city and county parks, among other tasks. “We’re trying to get the churches and other Awards for ‘Mirror Image’ case ... Order your ad for the Graduation Section maSelpmaeSecilrppmtaenScuiropcstien Discount price eselpzSample is sizes sezis 72selzirisp7A2elriropf7e A before April 27 81 yaM 81eynailM d8a Deadline May 18 Saturday, April 7 Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of March, 2012. AL FRASER CLERK OF COURTS BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Sherri Dugger As Deputy Clerk 4/5 Tobacco Free meeting 10 am - noon Baker County’s Tobacco Free Partnership meeting will be held Monday, April 9 at 10 am at the Baker County Health Department located at 480 West Lowder Street in Macclenny. The public is invited. First Baptist Church of Cuyler Thursday, April 5 • Bell time 7:00 pm St. John’s Square at the Carnival in the Midway (next to Taco Bell) 11262 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville BOSS HOG CALHOUN Dated at Macclenny, Florida this 2nd Day of April,2012 TD BANK, N.A., as substituted Plaintiff, Plaintiff, vs. SCOTT S. PALMER, et al. Defendants. _____________________________________/ NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 30, 2010 entered in Civil Case No. 02-2010-CA-0097 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Baker County, Florida, wherein TD BANK, N.A. is Plaintiff and SCOTT S. PALMER, et al., are Defendant(s). I will sell to the highest bidder for cash, at the front door of the Baker County Courthouse, 339 E. Macclenny Ave., Macclenny, FL at 11:00 o’clock a.m. on the 23rd day of April, 2012 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: Lot 7, Block I, SUBURBAN HEIGHTS, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 101, of the Public Records of Baker County, Florida 259-4846 PRO-WRESTLING EVENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of JB’s Lawn Care & Irrigation Repair located at 7642 Plantation Rd Macclenny, FL 32063 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State; Tallahassee, Florida. 4/5 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY CASE NO. 02-2010-CA-0097 11226 Osceola Rd. Off Hwy. 127 United States Championship Wrestling proudly present REGISTRATION OF FICTITIOUS NAME By: James Bowles Owner(title) Page 9 Channeling community service Amanda Lucas Signature Lester Lucas Signature STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF BAKER 6'6" - 660 LBS. Former WWE Superstar and the BIGGEST Pro-Wrestler in the World Photo courtesy of Greg Sheppard Boat, couch and pot netted in annual St. Mary’s River Cleanup More than 600 volunteers from Baker and Nassau counties in Florida and Charlton and Camden counties in Georgia removed an estimated 30,000 pounds of trash and refuse from sites along the St. Mary’s River, which borders all four counties, the morning of March 17. Nine volunteers headed to the boat ramp on Steel Bridge Road, commonly known as the boy scout camp, to participate in the multi-county cleanup. Greg Sheppard, the local cleanup coordinator, said the group recovered more than 700 pounds of litter, including a burned out 18-foot boat, sofa, mattress, pot and other garbage. “It was pulled way back into the woods,” Mr. Sheppard said of the boat. Georgia police were notified about the marijuana, he said. The volunteers traced a roughly one-mile loop during the cleanup — heading west along the shoreline from the boat ramp, then south to Steel Bridge Road before heading back to the boat ramp. “The drink of choice appeared to be Bud Light,” joked Mr. Sheppard. IT OUT... www.bakercountypress.com VS. 3 WRESTLERS UNITED STATES TV CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH Blaine Rage defends his title UNITED STATES SOUTHERN HEAVYWEIGHT MATCH The Real Deal Mr. “B” Jake Slater defends his title The People’s “Referee” Card subject to change. GOOD CLEAN FAMILY FUN! T.V. TAPING www.USCW.org Watch U.S.C.W’s TV show every Friday 10-10:30 pm Comcast Channel 99 Together with that certain 1991 - Mobile Home VIN# GAFLM07A22135W2, permanently located thereon as a permanent fixture and appurtenance thereto. Street Address: 7284 Southern States Nursery Road, Macclenny, FL 32063 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. DATED this 26th day of March, 2012. AL FRASER Clerk of Circuit Court BY: Jamie Crews Deputy Clerk A/K/A 12478 FRED HARVEY ROAD, SANDERSON, FL 32087 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. The Baker County Press Thursday, April 5, 2012 Daniel S. Mandel, Esq. DANIEL S. MANDEL, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 2700 N. Military Trail, Ste. 355 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Tel: (561) 826-1740 Fax: (561) 826-1741 3/29-4/5 Custom Printing Stationery Invoices Business Cards Envelopes Invitations The Office Mart 110 South Fifth St. • 259-3737 Spring is almost here, and you'll be savin' the green all month with these valuable coupons! 5% OFF MOWER BLADES & BELTS Must present coupon. Expires 4/12/12 Macclenny Mower & Saw 821-A S. 6th St., Macclenny 259-2248 FREE DRINK with Combination Dinner Soda or tea. Must present coupon. Expires 4/12/12 Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant 796 S. 6th St., Macclenny 397-0423 Buy a Home thru Monarch Realty and get your APPRAISAL COST BACK if you close by June 1, 2012. Good 2/29-6/1. Up to $450 value. Monarch Realty 259-3422 10% Off Easter or Spring Arrangements Must present coupon. Expires 4/12/12 Moonlight Blessings 213 E. Macclenny Ave., Macclenny 545-1407 | 613-4870 10% Off any purchase of $20 or more. Expires 04/12/12 Cannot be combined with any other offers/coupons. Perard's Italian Restaurant 11043-2 Crystal Springs Rd. Jacksonville 378-8131 $20 OFF Coolant Service Must present coupon. Expires 4/12/12 R&B Automotive On SR 121 by Pier 6 in Macclenny 259-9946 Rising Star Idol Night Only! $5 Off of $10 Cover with purchase of an entree. Rising Star Karaoke Corner of US 90 & Lowder, Macclenny 259-STAR $2.00 OFF ANY DINNER ENTREE With purchase of a beverage. Not to be combined with other offers. Must present coupon. Expires 4/12/12 Woody's Bar-B-Q 1482 S. 6th St. 259-5800 The Baker County Press OBITUARIES CHURCH AND OBITUARY NOTICE INFORMATION Obituaries must be submitted in a timely fashion and have a local connection. Pictures are printed with obituaries free of charge. The newspaper reserves the right to publish photos based on quality. It is requested that all news items be typed or emailed to insure accuracy in print. John Glanville, Gail Murphy, Cheryl Vance, 67, of Macclenny 72, of Jacksonville 64, of Macclenny John Richard Glanville, 67, of Macclenny died March 31, 2012. He was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on February 22, 1945. He honorably served in the United States Army and was a computer operator for the Palm Beach County school district. He was predeceased by his brother Fran Glanville. He will be missed by family and friends. Survivors include loving wife of seven years June Rolph Glanville of Macclenny; daughters Pam, Susan and Renee; brother David Glanville; sister Lucia Hill. The family will hold a private service at a later date. V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the funeral home to assist with funeral costs. Virginia Kirk, 25, of Glen St. Mary Virginia Jennifer Kirk, 25, of Macclenny died Thursday, March 29, 2012 from injuries received in an automobile accident in Glen St. Mary. She was a native of Concord, New Hampshire and resided in Macclenny for the past eleven years. She Virginia Kirk was employed as a mental health worker at Northeast Florida State Hospital for the past four years. She was a student at Florida Gateway College, Lake City. Survivors include mother Debbie (Shane) Pruett of Glen St. Mary; father Michael D. Kirk of The Woodlands, TX: children Jayden Frederick Kirk, Alyssa Marie Riley Kirk and Amber Katherine Kirk, all of Macclenny: sisters Nicole Morgan Kirk of The Woodlands, TX and Grace Amber Pruett of Glen St. Mary; maternal grandparents Carolyn and Bob Wallace of St. Augustine and John and Sue Larmon of Ashville, NC: stepbrothers Austin Pruett of St. George and Cody Pruett of Glen St. Mary. The funeral service was held at 3 pm Monday, April 2 in the chapel of Guerry Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Williams officiating. Final disposition will be by cremation. Night of celebration McCray’s Holiness Outreach Ministry, located at 22838 Leonard Ford Road in Olustee, is having a “Night of Celebration” April 7, 2012 at 7 pm. The messenger is Minister Almeda Wallace and we will celebrate holy women uniting together in Christ. The Road to Calvary Corner of Madison & Stoddard Glen St. Mary Rev. Tommy & Doris Anderson Youth Director Margie Howard Phone: 904-259-2213 Sunday School: . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 am Sunday Morning Service . . . .11:00 am Sunday Evening Service . . . . . 6:00 pm Wednesday Night . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 pm Gail Frances Murphy, 72, of Jacksonville died Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Acosta-Rua Community Hospice Center of Jacksonville. She was born May 24, 1939 in Matewan, WV to the late Jesse and Stella Mae Dillon. She was Gail Murphy a beloved m o t h e r and grandmother. She was also preceded in death by her sisters Bobbie Harris and Polly Dotson, and brother Edward Dillon. Survivors include children Ginger Cleveland (Terry) Perdue of Jacksonville; Janice Counts (Andy) Snyder of Middleburg and James (Dawn) Murphy of Sanderson; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 4 pm on Tuesday, April 10 at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Jacksonville with Pastor Jack Pope officiating. Eternity Funeral Home of Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Cheryl Eileen Vance, 64, of Macclenny died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Acosta-Rua Center for Caring in Jacksonville. She was born in Jacksonville and resided in Macclenny for the past eleven years. She was a homemaker Cheryl Vance and member of the First Baptist Church in Jacksonville and of the Hidden Hills Country Club, where she enjoyed playing tennis. Survivors include husband James “Jim” Vance Sr. of Macclenny; daughters Jennifer (Chris) Courson of Macclenny and Leslie (Rob) Dykes of Ponte Vedra Beach; sister Kelly (Chuck) Satterwhite of Starke; brother Phil (Judy) Crews of Ft. Meyers; seven grand children and one great-grandchild. The funeral service was held at 11 am Friday, March 30 in the chapel of Guerry Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Mayfield officiating. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. Earl Greene of Northbrook, IL Easter service LTC (ret) Earl M. Greene (Sam), originally from Glen St. Mary died November 20, 2011 at his home in Northbrook, Illinois surrounded by his family. Sam was a Lambda Chi Alpha at Florida Southern Earl Greene College, a member of A. O. Fay Lodge No. 676, Highwood, Illinois; the Glenbrook Shrine Club; Lake Michigan Chapter No. 289, National Sojourners; Heroes of ’76; Scottish Rite; Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts; Flagon and Trencher (Descendants of Colonial Tavern Keepers). He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army in 1983. Sam was preceded in death by his first wife Kathryn, sister Glenna Greene Booth and parents, Aubrey and Ruth Leymaster Greene. Survivors include wife Margaret; sister Trilby (Terry) Crews; children Alan (Virginie), Mary Carter (Ken Schatz), Richard Jr. (Janine), Craig and Kevin; grandchildren Ben, Adam, Richard III, Marc and Taylor; cousins Betty Leymaster Moran and Dana (Daniel) Thomas Duggar. A memorial service with military honors was held in January. Macclenny church of christ 573 s. 5th st. 259-6059 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 am Fellowship 10:30 am - 11:00 am Worship Services 11:00 am Wed. Bible Study 7:30 pm Minister Sam F. Kitching ANNUAL MEETING Glen Hill Primitive Church April 6, 7 & 8 with guest speakers: Elder Michael Green Elder Shannon Whipp For more information call 904-304-1368 The First United Methodist Church of Baldwin invites the community to attend its Easter morning service at 8:00 am at the church located at 51 S. Chestnut Street in Baldwin. The outdoor service will be held at the site of the three crosses on US 90. Following the service breakfast will be served by the Men in Action group. A traditional service will be held in the sanctuary at 9:45 with Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Revival April 9-13 Dinkins New Congregational Methodist Church will host a homecoming revival April 9-13 at 7:30 nightly and dinner Sunday, April 15 following the morning service. Bro. Jerry Daniels will be the guest speaker Monday thru Wednesday and Bro. Randall Griffis on Thursday and Friday. Page 10 APRIL 5, 2012 CONTACT US By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our office located at 104 S. Fifth Street, Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. We are available online at www.bakercountypress.com Clarence Williams, 82, of Macclenny Clarence R. Williams Sr., 82, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012. He was born on February 1, 1930, in Macclenny to the late Arthur and Edna Marie Williams. He was educated in Baker County and retired from Owen Steel in Whitehouse. He loved the Clarence Williams outdoors especially gardening, fishing and crabbing. He was a gentle, humble, kind, patient, generous person and a wonderful husband and father. Survivors include wife of 60 years Rosa Lee Williams; children Rosa Annette Williams, Joyce Williams, Eunice (Gerald) Williams, Linda (Stafford) Hampton, Bishop Clarence (Wanda) Williams Jr., Verna (LuAnne) Williams and Videll (Marva) Williams; siblings Bobbie Lee Paige, Doris Jean Cooley, Lois Williams and Curtis Williams Sr.; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The funeral service will be held Saturday, April 7 at 10 am and viewing Friday, April 6 from 5-7 pm. Both services will be held at Faith Bible Church in Sanderson with his oldest son Bishop Clarence R. Williams Jr. officiating. Welcome First Baptist Church of Sanderson CR 229 S., Sanderson FL Sunday School . . . . . . . 10:00 am Sun. Morning Worship . 11:00 am Sun. Evening Worship . . 6:00 pm Wed. Eve. Bible Study . . 7:00 pm Pastor Bob Christmas Adult Sunday School 7:00 pm Wednesday Study/ Holy Communion 10:00 am 1/2 mile South of I-10 on CR 125, right on Nursery Road the historic Budder Mathis House CR 127 N. of Sanderson Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Morning Service 11:00 am Sunday Night Service 6:00 pm Wed. Night Service 7:30 pm Pastor Allen Crews Assistant Pastor Timothy Alford Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church CR 127 N., Sanderson, FL Sunday School 10:00 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wed. Evening Prayer Serv. 7:30 pm Pastor: Oral E. Lyons New Hope Church, Inc. 23-A to Lauramore Rd. & Fairgrounds Rd. Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Children’s Church Sunday Evening Services Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 9:45 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Pastor J. C. Lauramore welcomes all The Lord’s Church Intersection of CR 125 & 250 in Taylor •• 259-8353 Sunday school ~ 10:00 am Sunday service ~ 11:00 am Wednesday night Bible Study ~ 6:30 pm Family style dinner ~ 1st Sunday of the month following service ‘A church alive is worth the drive!’ Pastor Bobby & Faye Griffin Mt. Zion N.C. Methodist Church Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Service 7:00 pm David Thomas-Senior Pastor Tim Thomas- Associate Pastor Gary Crummey-Youth Pastor Looking for a place to plug in? Join us this week! There’s something for every age! Sundays Sunday School- 10:00 am Sunday Worship- 11:00 am Evening Worship- 6:00 pm Wednesdays Wednesday Worship- 7:00 pm Sunday Worship/ Holy Communion Glen St. Mary, Florida DINKINS NEW CONGREGATIONAL METHODIST CHURCH Connecting > Growing > Serving ANGLICAN CHURCH 9:00 am Monday at 5:00 pm Christian Fellowship Temple Pastor Tim Cheshire Saint Peter’s in the Glen ADVERTISING DEADLINE IS http://www.fbcofsanderson.org 121 North † 259-4461 Macclenny, FL Jesus answered, "Verily, verily I say unto thee, except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." John 3:5 The Baker County Press Thursday, April 5, 2012 We’re located at 251 W. Ohio Ave. Macclenny, FL Office: 904-259-3548 Check us out on the web! www.christianfellowshiptemple.com Heartfelt thanks The family of Bud Davis would like to give thanks to God for allowing us to have a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who we all looked up to. Anyone who knew him was aware that Bud was a God-fearing, hard-working man who had a caring and gentle heart. He helped anyone who needed it, and would give his shirt off his back if you needed it. He raised his children and more with a firm hand and a gentle heart. He showed them how to live off the land and not be scared of hard work. He’ll not just be missed around the creek — sitting on his porch visiting with family and friends; on his tractor in the field or at the shop supervising a job being done by his sons and grandsons. He’ll be missed everywhere he went. He will be missed by his church, the lodge, by millwright workers he worked with many years, at Billy Williams’ store, in the Reforest where he hunted and fished, and many more places that we can not begin to list. He left his footprints everywhere he went in this county, in the state and other states he visited, and where he went he knew someone that he had a laugh or two with before he left them. Thanks for the many prayers, calls, food, visits and the beautiful flowers that we couldn’t begin to list. To say “thank you” seems to be so small but those two words never meant so much to us. He was a very loved man and all this has showed us just how much he was respected and loved. A special thanks to everyone who helped at the cemetery getting things ready there; our church family for the prayers and support; the Baker County School Board and their cafeteria departments; Bro. Randall Griffis, Bro. Tim Alford and Bro. Eddy Sanders; Diane Craig with her help with the picture CD;the ladies who helped us with the food; Baker County Sheriff’s Office and Guerry Funeral Home for their services. He was a Baker County icon who is going to be greatly missed by his family and those who knew him. Thanks to all the wonderful people in Baker County. Wife Shirley Davis, Children Rita Davis, Richard and Sharon Davis, Buddy and Carolyn Davis, Jerry and Cheryl Davis, Eddy and Cindy Sanders, Scott and Lori Davis and grandchildren Heartfelt thanks The family of the late Mr. Johnell Shivalier Sr expresses its sincere thanks for all your prayers, visits and encouragement given to us during the passing of our loved one. We have been blessed to have wonderful family and friends who have shared our burdens during this time of bereavement. We thank you for all acts of kindness. May God continue to bless each of you. Page 11 Cherokee Pow Wow The annual Cherokee of GA Powwow will be April 5-7 near St. George. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Vendors will be selling food and drinks. Directions from St. George: drive west on GA-94, 0.8 mile, turn left at ball park, cross railroad tracks. Various events and activities are scheduled each day. Visit http://www.cherokeeofgeorgia.us for more information. (912) 843-2230. Check it out... In loving memory of Barbara Ann Rhoden 4/6/1930 - 6/8/2007 It’s hard to believe it’s been five years, but we know that you’re in Heaven and there for us you’ll wait. One sweet day we will meet you, smiling at the gate. Until that day comes we still are not apart because, my sweet wife, Mama and Nana, you are always in our hearts. Love always and forever, Cecil Sr, Cecil Jr, Eric, Debbie and Ryan, Gar and Taylor In loving memory of Minnie Lee Battles In loving memory of Levice Daniels 2/16/1955 - 3/31/2010 It has been two years since we’ve seen your smiling face, but God has kept us and showered us with His mercy and grace. Since you’ve been gone it’s been really tough, but God called you home and said that 55 years on earth was long enough. We miss you Papa, but there is nothing we can do. So hopefully we will be together again and oh, how I pray we do. Faith after failure equals blessings. Love, Wife Sandra, daughters Tish Regina, Tywannza and Dominique and all of your grands 1/1/1933 - 3/25/2011 It’s been a year since you left us, but your name still lives on through us. You’ll forever be in our hearts. We’ll never forget your smile or the sweet and gentle things that you did. You taught us to love one another and to be kind to others. You gave us your sweetest love until God called you home up above. You were our angel for so many years; now all we can do is shed tears. Tears of you because now you have no more pain or suffering. God called you home to take it all away. Now you’re one of God’s angels smiling down on us and watching us day by day, and all we can say now is that we all truly miss and love you but we shall meet again up in Heaven on that beautiful day. For none of us lives to himself and none of us dies to himself. For if we live, we live to the Lord and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. For to this end Christ died and lived again that He might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. bakercountypress.com See many of Photo the professional photos from Prints are our paper and Great Gifts thrill someone (and so are mousepads, poster prints, and mugs) special by ordering a print or a photo gift of you favorite. News photographs are now available through easy online purchase! New Life Church 14271 N. SR 121 in Macclenny | 259-6030 Saturday, April 7 7:00 pm Look for this button Click on the top rightHERE hand side of our to see & webpage, it links buy photos you to all of our in the pictures newspaper Easter Sunday, April 8 10:45 am Rev. Jack Pope, Pastor www.bakercountypress.com Calvary Baptist Church Pastor Donnie E. Williams, Sr. Sunday School Preaching Service Sunday Night Service Wednesday Service 10:00 am 11:00 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 523 North Boulevard W. a few blocks north of Hwy. 90 in Macclenny www.calvarybaptistmacclenny.com •• 259-4529 Missing you truly, The Family HOMECOMING REVIVAL at Dinkins NCM Church April 9-13 | 7:30 pm nightly Delivering the message will be: Monday - Wednesday: Bro. Jerry Daniels Thursday & Friday: Bro. Randall Griffis We will have dinner Sunday, April 15 following the morning service. CR 127 North of Sanderson ~ Come out and worship with us! Evangel’s Easter Weekend Good Friday, April 6 @ 7 pm: “The Perfect Lion” - Our 2nd Annual Easter Production Saturday, April 7 from 8-9:00 am: Wife Mary Shivalier, Children Johnell Jr, Eugene, Angelia, Gloria, Cynthia, Regina, Patricia and Marie Men’s Resurrection Breakfast Saturday, April 7 @ 10:00 am (Central campus): Easter Eggstravaganza - Ages 0-12 We publish obituaries & pictures Easter Sunday, April 8 @ (Central campus): Easter services 8:15 am & 10:45 am- “The Trial of Christ, Pt. 1” FREE! ‘Behold the Lamb’ Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church Easter Play Friday, April 6 7:30 pm Saturday, April 7 7:30 pm Sunday, April 8 10:30 am From Hwy 90 - turn North at caution light in Sanderson, go two blocks From I-10 – Take Sanderson exit #327, go north, continue north at caution light, go two blocks - Church is on the right Everyone is invited Easter Sunday, April 8 @ 6 pm: “The Perfect Lion” Ladies, join us April 19-21 at our Annual Women’s Conference! There will be speakers everyday as well as live professional music on Friday and Saturday! Speakers: Kim Wiggins, Gail McWilliams & Mercy Lokulutu Also including: Live Classical Ballet, Fashion Show, Friday Night After Party, Lunch and Show, Girlfriends’ Boutique, Kids Connection ...and so much more! Doors open Thursday & Friday: 5:30 pm & Saturday 8:00 am Current prices are $45 (until April 18) -Prices will go up soon, hurry and get yours today! Easter worship is a biblical command. Visit one of the many churches in your area! Visit our Southwest Campus- 5040 C.R. 218 | Middleburg Southwest Easter Services: 9:00 am and 10:40 am The Baker County Press SOCIAL&SCHOOL SOCIAL NOTICE SUBMISSION INFORMATION Birth announcements, wedding notices and social events (military service notes and school graduations) must be submitted within four weeks of the event. All news and advertising must be submitted to the newspaper office prior to 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to publication, unless otherwise noted or arranged. It is requested that all news items be typed or emailed to insure accuracy in print. Page 12 APRIL 5, 2012 CONTACT US By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our office located at 104 S. Fifth Street, Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. We are available online at www.bakercountypress.com Clay Lyons wins FFA scholarship Cameron Hugh Fish Son born March 19 Jonathan and Tiffany Fish of Sanderson are pleased to announce the arrival of son Cameron Hugh on March 19, 2012 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville. Cameron weighed 8 lbs. and measured 20 inches long. Grandparents include Scott and Melissa Norman of Sanderson and Hugh and Barbara Fish of Macclenny. Alford reunion The Thomas J. and Lula Jane Alford family reunion will be held Saturday, April 7 at Mt. Zion Church located off CR 231A in Olustee. Lunch will be served at 12:30 pm. Please bring any pictures you would like to share along with your favorite covered dish. For more information call 259-2190. Family reunion The Hardy and Carrie Hogan Rhoden family reunion will be Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm at Heritage Park in Macclenny. Call 904266-4064 for more information. BCHS FFA vice president Clayton Lyons recently won the Charlie Moore Scholarship at the Florida State Fair in Tampa. He was selected to receive the $300 scholarship by the Florida State Fair Swine Committee for his leadership, behavior and ethics while showing at the state fair in February. Lyons, the son of Clay and Patty Lyons, plans on running for a state FFA office next year. “He is a Clayton Lyons hard worker and excellent young man in and out of his FFA jacket,” said sponsor Greg Johnson. “He is forever helping and serving others that he comes in contact with.” Lyons, a junior at BCHS, is currently participating in the Youth Leadership Program in Jacksonville, is a member of the FFA ag sales team, raises beef and shows pigs and belongs to the Raiford Road Church. He wants to become involved in politics at some point in his agriculture career. COPIES Black & white/Full color Fed up with your copy of The Press arriving late, or not at all? We have a cost-effective solution to your problem. Subscribe to our E - edition www.bakercountypress.com SCHOOL ACTIVITIES April 5 District-wide: Spring Break BCHS: Baseball tournament at Fernandina, TBA, Weightlifting Final Sectional Qualifier, 8 am, JV Baseball at Middleburg, 4 pm, Easter Service, 5-9 pm April 6 District-wide: Spring Break BCHS: Baseball tournament at Fernandina, TBA April 7 BCHS: Baseball tournament at Fernandina, TBA April 9 BCHS: Powder Puff signups, Majorette tryout practice, 3-5 pm, Baseball vs. Middleburg, 6:30 pm BCMS: After School Labs, 2:10 - 3:40 pm WES: Family Reading Night, 4-7 pm April 10 BCHS: FCAT 2.0 Reading Retakes, Softball at West Nassau, 6-8 pm Photo by Joel Addington Judges: BCMS band is ‘excellent’ The Baker County Middle School’s symphonic band, made up of 7th and 8th graders and led by director Matt Jernigan, returned from the District Music Performance Assessment, or MPA, held March 24 in Bell, FL with a trio of excellent ratings, Mr. Jernigan reported last week. 813-2474 Owners: Jay & Kristen Dyal spoiledrottenpartyrentals.com We specialize in all your party needs! ★ Inflatable bouncers, slides & combos ★ ★ Cotton candy, snow cone & popcorn machines ★ ★ Tents, tables, chairs & more! ★ The Office Mart YOU MADE NEWS We Saw You 13 APRIL 5, 2012 SPORTS NOTICE SUBMISSIONS We welcome your sports submissions for youth league, traveling league or individual athletic achievements. The paper reserves the right to publish submissions. It is requested that all news items be typed or emailed to insure accuracy in print. CONTACT US By phone at 904.259.2400 or by fax at 904.259.6502. You can stop by our office located at 104 S. Fifth Street, Macclenny, FL or mail your submission to PO Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. We are available online at www.bakercountypress.com Fourth at Episcopal NEWSPAPER PHOTOGRAPHS AVAILABLE! Click HERE to see & buy photos in the newspaper This button on the top right-hand side of our website links YOU to all of our PICTURES The Baker County Press Photos by Jud Johnson Chris Waddell slides into third above and Jacob Milton gets the out at home plate at right. Cats grab 2nd seed with Paxon victory The Baker County Board of County Commissioners will hold two Public Hearings on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible, and on April 16, 2012 at 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Baker County Administration Building, 55 North Third Street, Macclenny Florida, to consider entering into a development agreement with IWMS for the development of the 24.07 acre site as a Bio-Medical Thermal Reduction Facility located on Tax Parcel: 27-2S-22-0000-0000-0035 at the north end of Enterprise East Boulevard. The agreement includes a variance to the Baker County Land Development Regulations as to the maximum allowed height of structures. Proposed Development Uses: Construction of a bio-medical thermal reduction facility, together with appurtenant facilities, a portion of which is no taller than 100 feet tall requiring a variance, such as but not limited to, an office building, driveways, vehicle parking, guardhouse, truck wash, a truck maintenance garage, storm water facilities, power supply and other accessory uses Proposed Population Densities: Not Applicable (No residential) Proposed Building Densities and Heights: 92,800 square feet of buildings 162 parking spaces approximately Storm water retention Copies of said development agreement may be inspected by any member of the public in the Commissioners office, address stated above. On the above mentioned dates, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed development agreement which is titled as follows: Development Agreement By and Among Baker County, Florida Baker County Development Commission and Integrated Waste Management Systems, Inc. In accordance with Section 286.0105, F. S.: “If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the County Commission with respect to any matter considered at this scheduled meeting or hearing, the person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purposes the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.” According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the Administration Department at (904) 259-3613 at least 48 hours prior to the time of the hearing. The Cats were third in the 4-by-100 and 4-by-800 meter relays. Matt Butcher finished fifth in the 800 meters and CeCe Jefferson was fourth in the discus. Falon Lee placed third in the high jump with a leap of 5’10” and Mike Boone was fifth in the long jump. Boone placed second in the triple jump with a hop, skip and jump of 42’. Jefferson was second in the shot put with a 44’8” toss. Lewis signs with Cards’ Iowa club NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR IWMS BIO-MEDICAL THERMAL REDUCTION FACILITY Even photos that were not printed but were a part of a news story are available. www.bakercountypress.com The Wildcat boys’ track team placed fourth at the Dale Regan Memorial Meet on March 30 at Episcopal High. The Cats put in a strong showing, finishing behind Bolles, Bishop Kenny and Trinity. Sprinter Tyler Lokey finished third in the 100 meters in 11:50. Valdez Jackson was eighth in the 110 hurdles and Brody Crews was sixth in the 300 meter hurdles. Love, Mom, Dad, Scott, Coda & Yoda We have the professional photos that featured you in this newspaper. These photographs are now available to you through easy online purchase! Ordering your photos online is fast and easy! BOB GERARD | SPORTS Lordy, Lordy... Look who’s 40! Photographs (even unprinted photos) are available online for you to see and purchase April 11 BCHS: FCAT 2.0 Reading Retakes, FCAT SSS Reading Retakes, Track District at Baldwin, TBA, Majorette Tryout Practice, 3-5 pm, Boys Free FHSAA Athletic Physicals, 4 pm WES: Merrie Melodies Club Meeting, 8 am Page Advertising Deadline Monday 5:00 pm NO EXCEPTIONS! 110 South Fifth St. Out of County Subscribers SPORTS The Baker County Press BOB GERARD | SPORTS The Wildcat baseball team snatched a pair of wins the past week, defeating Suwannee County and getting a big district decision over Paxon. The Cats hosted the Bulldogs on March 27 and the Dogs gave them all they could handle. BCHS scratched out a 7-5 victory over Suwannee in their first meeting of the season. Chris Waddell picked up the win on the mound. Hunter Hanks added a pair of hits and Ethan Wilkerson added a 2-run single. The Cats had a much easier time on March 30 when they hosted district foe Paxon, defeating the Golden Eagles 13-3. Jacob Milton picked up the win on the mound and is now 4-0. Offensively, Hunter Bell, Ethan Wilkerson, John Lambright and Austin Rowe added two hits apiece to lead the offense. The win secured the number two seed for the Wildcats in the district tournament behind Bishop Kenny. They are 3-1 in the district with the only loss a 2-1 heartbreaker to the Crusaders. Tennis squads hit the wall in districts with Kenny, Bolles BOB GERARD | SPORTS and Raines and lost 0-6, 0-6 to Bolles. The Baker County High boys’ Dukeman and Sam Murphy and girls’ tennis teams both had had a first round bye in numa strong showing before getting ber one doubles and beat Parker eliminated at the district tourna0-6, 0-6 before losing 1-6, 0-6 ment April 1 and 2 at Bolles. All to Bolles. Stafford and Stavely the boys and defeated two of the Raines 6-0, girls made it 6-0 and Yuto the semilee 6-1, 6-0 finals before but lost 1-6, losing to 0-6 to Bishpowerhousop Kenny. es Bolles and “Don’t Bishop Kenlet the score ny. mislead “Our goal you,” said was to get to Armoreda. the second “We were in day and both on almost teams did,” every point. said Coach Several Chris Argames went moreda. to deuce.” NumberTianna one seed Raysor won Nick Duke6-0, 6-1 verman got a sus Yulee in first round the numberbye and deone girls’ feated Ribsingles. She ault 6-0, won 6-0, 6-2 6-0 but lost to Fernandi1-6, 0-6 to na Beach but Bolles. Sam lost to Bolles Murphy 1-6, 0-6 in beat Terry the semis. Parker 6-0, Kaylann 6-0 and YuStafford lee 6-4, 7-6 Photo by Jud Johnson won 6-0, 6-1 with a 10-8 Sam Murphy serves. against West tie breaker Nassau and before los6-3, 6-0 vering 1-6, 1-6 to Bolles.. sus Ribault before losing 0-6, 0-6 Jared Stafford won 6-1, 6-1 to Bolles. against Terry Parker and 6-1, 6-0 The other singles lost in the over West Nassau, losing in the second round after a first round semis to Bolles 0-6, 1-6. Huntbye. Raysor and Stafford lost 1-6, er Stavely won 6-3, 6-1 against 0-6 to Bolles. Haleigh Latimer Parker and 6-1, 6-1 against West and Savanna Rhoden won 6-2, Nassau before losing 0-6,0-6 to 6-3 to West Nassau but lost 0-6, Kenny. Tyler Curry won by for0-6 to Bolles. feit in both rounds to Ribault Congrats to Adam Lewis. The I wonder if in the back of his BCHS and Mars Hill College mind was the nagging idea that graduate and son of Anna and if he didn’t succeed he’d rather Wayne Lewis was drafted by the fail away from home than in his St. Lewis Cardinals a couple of hometown. We’ll never know, months ago. at least until he On Friday, writes an addenMarch 30 Lewis dum to his autowas selected to biography. play 1A ball for New York is ROBERT GERARD the Quad City certainly taking River Bandits in to the Tebow exDavenport, Iowa. Lewis flew to perience. Several enterprising Iowa on Monday and is schedNew Yorkers have tried to trade uled to play his first professional mark the phrases Timsanity and ball game on Thursday, April 5. NYTebowTime. “He is living his lifelong dream When interviewed, they both and is so humbled by this opporadmitted to being Giants fans tunity,” said Anna Lewis. but they were ripe for an entre• I read an interesting interpreneurial moment. view with Tim Tebow the other day. Remember him? I think he had something to do with Gator football. It seems the New York Jets’ backup quarterback turned down a lucrative offer from Shad Khan to bring him to Jacksonville. Khan offered a sweeter deal to the Broncos, but Tebow picked the Jets because he knew the coaches. BOB GERARD | SPORTS He was coached by them durThe Lady Bobcat softball team ing the Senior Bowl and felt he headed into spring break with a had a better relationship with dominating 10-6 home victory Rex Ryan than Mike Mularkey over Hilliard on March 28. The and his staff at Jacksonville. girls will rest and relax over the So, in the long run, it wasn’t holidays as they have a big playabout money, it was about his reoff match-up on April 10 with lationship with the coaches. Lake City and Live Oak in Lake City. “We will draw for the bye and the other two teams will play five innings,” said Coach Jon Mobley. “The winner of that game will then play the team with the bye.” Let people know what’s going onIf BCMS wins the playoff, the post your sporting event online team travels to Madison to play the Cowgirls in the conference bakercountypress.com championship on April 12. Fat Lady Bobcats head into the playoffs Community Calendar Photo by Jud Johnson Haley Crews pitches during the Baldwin game March 30. Lady Cats rebound after rout at Oakleaf BOB GERARD | SPORTS It was an up and down week for the Lady Wildcat softball team heading into the Easter break. They had one of their worst losses of the season, a 0-10 shutout at the hands of Oakleaf, but came back to defeat Bishop Kenny and Baldwin. The Lady Widlcats couldn’t get much going when they traveled to Oakleaf on March 28. The Lady Knights allowed BCHS just one hit, a single by Taylor Crummey, while scattering 14 of their own. • The Cats bounced back on March 29 with a key 5-4 win over district foe Bishop Kenny. The win kept the girls undefeated in the district with no remaining district games and their 8-0 record is sure to give them the top seed when they host the tournament April 17-19. Kylie Holton got the first run for BCHS. She doubled in the second inning and a sacrifice from Brooke Roberts brought her home. The Cats went up 3-0 with Tayler McCann and Shelby Gatto crossing home plate in the third inning. Bishop Kenny pulled one back before Crummey and Gatto scored in the sixth and seventh inning. Kenny kept it interesting up to the end, rallying for three runs in the seventh. But the defense stiffened and the Crusaders left three base runners stranded. Crummey was 3 for 3 and Haley Crews and Holton went 3 for 4. Gatto and Crews were on the mound for BCHS. • The girls wrapped up the week with an 11-3 home win over Baldwin on March 30. Tayler McCann went 4 for 4 with 2 runs scored to lead the Cats. Holton, Crummey, Clara Harvey and Mackenzie Wingard all scored a pair of runs. Tina Hauge also scored. McCann and Harvey had 2 RBIs. Crews struck out 9 in the win. The girls won’t play again until April 10 when they travel to West Nassau. Courtesy of Mike Rastelli Photos Rides to Junior nationals Ty Sikes, 15, of Macclenny won the Florida Junior High division state title in bull riding over the weekend in Okeechobee, FL and qualified to ride in the national finals in Gallup, New Mexico in June. The son of Stacy Hott of Glen St. Mary and Shaun Sikes of Macclenny, Ty finished third in the state in points. The 8th grader at Baker County Middle School has been bull riding three years, and follows in the footsteps of his father, who competed while in high school here. Ty was also a member of the FFA, the football team at BCMS and hopes to play as a Wildcat at BCHS. The Baker County Press Page 14 Thursday, April 5, 2012 The Baker County Press Thursday, April 5, 2012 Free, fresh water fishing The Baker County Press BY PHONE BY MAIL Call 904-259-2400 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING The Baker County Press BY E-MAIL classifieds@bakercountypress.com Classified ads and notices must be paid in advance, and be in our office no later than 4:00 pm the Monday preceding publication, unless otherwise arranged in advance. Ads can be mailed provided they are accompanied by payment and instructions. They should be mailed to: Classified Ads, The Baker County Press, P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. We cannot assume responsibility for accuracy of ads or notices given over the telephone. Liabil ity for errors in all advertising will be limited to the first publication only. If after that time, the ad continues to run without notification of error by the person or agency for whom it was published, then that party assumes full payment responsibility. The Baker County Press reserves the right to refuse advertising or any other material which in the opinion of the publisher does not meet standards of publication. FOR SALE We install 6” seamless gutters. Pressure washing. 259-7335. 8/11tfc Fruit trees: Florida King peach, pear, apple and more. Blueberry plants, thornless blackberries, muscadines. Lowest prices! 904-845-2686 Hilliard. Delivery available. 1/2-7/5p Poulan Pro, 19.5 hp, 46" cut, like new $800 OBO. 904-408-1040. 4/5p Double mattress, box springs, frame and metal replica headboard, 2 years old, $250. 259-4839. 3/29-4/5p Camille Beckman hand cream, Root candles, unique gift items. Southern Charm 110 S. 5th Street. 259-4140. 4/28tfc GE washer/dryer, 3 months old, matching set $500 OBO, large capacity; coffee and end tables, wood and wrought iron $75. 912-843-8297.4/5p Office Supplies, printer and fax cartridges, rubber stamps and much more. We specialize in hard to find items. The Office Mart, 110 S. 5th Street. 259-3737.4/28tfc New fragrances for home or office: mulberry, magnolia, apple spice and more at the Franklin Mercantile, RR crossing in Glen. 259-6040. 4/5c Landscaping mulch, buy direct, a little or a lot. 259-2900. 3/22tfc Antique bookcase, $250 OBO. 259-8013. 4/5p Upright headstones, hand made. 2598013.4/5p Ashley furniture, pub table with 4 barstools, sofa table, coffee table, end table; 18' round above-ground pool; sofa and coffee table, tv stand with cabinets. 2594332 after 6 pm. 4/5p Now taking bids on a 2002 18'6" Triton bass boat w/150HP Mercury and trolling motor; 2002 EZ-Load trailer; 2006 18' Monterey Bowrider w/inboard/outboard on 2006 Roki trailer. Call Beth Little at 6534453.3/22tfc The Plant Ladies: Friday and Saturday, 9 am - 1 pm, across from Richard’s Market. Yesterdays, petunia baskets, red salvia, yellow lantana, Gaura, purple trumpet trees, turkey fig trees, mulberry trees, rain trees, assorted annuals, lots more. Dept of Ag #4800569. 4/5p Artists. Oils, acrylics, water colors, Canvases, drawing pads and much more. On sale now. The Office Mart, 110 S. Fifth Street, 259-3737. tfc AUTOMOBILES 1995 Ford Ranger, low mileage on engine, 5 spd, good condition $2200. Call 904-571-0913.4/5p 1994 Cadillac Eldorado, touring coupe, pearl white, tan leather, moon roof, good paint and tires, $2950 OBO. 904-2353054.4/5-12p MISCELLANEOUS Alcoholics anonymous meetings Monday and Friday at 8 pm. Call Wanda 904994-7750. 209 Macclenny Ave. 3/1-12/27p Local fundraising specialist, 50% of all sales benefit your organization. Fast, fun and easy way to raise money! Contact Barbara Belleville at 904-622-8200 or belleville48@comcast.net.4/5-12p I, James Jesseman, am responsible for no other debts other than my own. 4/5p Veteran handyman, by hour or job free estimates. Call James 912-843-8297 or 904-625-3181.4/5p Join us for April Fun! ½ off first week tuition. We offer a safe, nurturing envi- ronment where your child will get the attention and care that he or she needs. We follow a daily schedule that includes learning, art/crafts, music, play time and much more. Breakfast, lunch, and two snacks provided. We work with the children on a one-on-one basis as needed, as well as participating in group activities. We work on school readiness (ABC‘s, colors, counting/numbers, shapes, socialization, etc.), but we also get our hands dirty with paints, chalk, play-doh, etc. There is a nice outdoor area for the children to run and play and use their imagination so they can get plenty of exercise and fresh air. Hours of operation 6-6 pm (Monday thru Friday). CPR , First Aid certified, reasonable rates, sibling discounts. Call Alia at (904) 2599511.4/5p ANIMALS Dogs: all types from puppies to adults. Animal Control, $65 adoption fees will apply. 259-6786. 11/20tfc HELP WANTED Notice to readers: The newspaper often publishes classified advertising on subjects like work-at-home, weight loss products, health products. While the newspaper uses reasonable discretion in deciding on publication of such ads, it takes no responsibility as to the truthfulness of claims. Respondents should use caution and common sense before sending any money or making other commitments based on statements and/or promises; demand specifics in writing. You can also call the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC-HELP to find out how to spot fraudulent solicitations. Remember: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. - The Baker County Press Help wanted for front desk at American Inn. Apply in person at 1499 S. Sixth Street, Macclenny. 4/5p Secretary position available. Small business needs secretary for general office duties, knowledge of Quickbooks helpful. Looking for an honest, dependable person with good work record. Hours M-F 8-4:30. Apply at A, R&R, Inc., 10525 Duval Lane, Macclenny, FL. 4/5c Rising Star Italian Cafe now hiring friendly and smiling faces. Apply in person at 698 F West Macclenny Ave. 4/5p Accepting applications for electrician. Must have valid driver’s license and 5 years experience. Will do background check. Apply in person at Dependable Heating/AC and Electrical located at 203 East Macclenny Ave, Macclenny, FL.1/5tfc PRN-Registered Nurse and Speech Pathologist: Local homecare seeks RN and SLP available for weekdays. Please apply in person at 28 E. Macclenny Ave, Macclenny, FL 32063. 3/15tfc Class-A CDL Flatbed drivers, home on the weekends, all miles paid (empty and loaded), lease to own, no money down. Call 888-880-5916 4/5p REAL ESTATE Notice to Readers All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll free at 1-800669-9777. The toll free telephone number for the impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 1-10 acres, high and dry, fish pond, creek or river front, homes/mobile homes, setup. Owner financing. 912-843-8118 or 904-699-8637. www.landyes.net. 6/30tfc Copper Creek lot #21 for sale, $42,000. Call 321-246-2533. 3/15-4/5p 3.46 acres, north Sanderson, set up for mobile home $42,000. Owner financing. Call 904-813-1580. 2/10tfc P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063 BY WEBSITE www.bakercountypress.com FSBO- 3 BR, 2 BA, 14 X 80 singlewide on 2.66 fully landscaped acres with 25 x 30 detached block garage and 2 car carport off John Rowe Rd. in Macclenny, $74,900. 259-5149 or 904-894-6842. 4/5-12p 3 BR, 2 BA brick home on ½ acre in Glenfield Oaks, a gated community, $145,000. Call 904-813-1580. 3/15tfc 4 BR, 2 ½ BA brick house, 2600 SF, Florida room, detached garage, inground pool on 1 acre, lots of upgrades, many extras. Selling below appraisal $220,000, 653-1143. 3/22-29p New Home - 3 BR, 2 BA, in city limits, 1,958 SF total, 1447 SF living, nice two car garage with stucco/stone exterior, tile bath and shower with custom wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances. Reduced to $140,000. 904-591-2640. 3/22tfc Two city lots (cleared), in Glen St. Mary. Two blocks north on Sherman Ave off US 90. Across from Westside Daycare and two blocks across from the high school. 904259-2685.3/22-4/12p 7½ acres, prime property, cleared with large oak trees off Odis Yarborough Rd, $87,000, 259-5877. 2/9tfc 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide on 7 acres on Lex Jones Rd, Glen St. Mary, $200,000. Call 904-318-7520.4/5-26p FOR RENT 2 BR, 1 BA apartment, 12 mo. lease, $675/month, $600 security deposit, 351 N. Lowder St. 904-838-8584. 4/5tfc 1 acre lot for rent or sale, ready for your mobile home. Call 904-672-8272. 4/5p 3 BR, 2 BA mobile home in Glen St. Mary. $500 deposit, $600/month 904-626-6847. 4/5p 2 or 3 BR mobile home $385-$550; half acre, garbage, water, sewer, lawn provided, family neighborhood. 912-843-8118 or 904-699-8637. www.rentyes.net. 6/30tfc 1 or 2 BR mobile home for rent. $450/ month water included. 259-6528 or 904424-9589.4/5p 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide near Cuyler, workshop, kennel on 2 ½ acres, $850/month. 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide in Macclenny, $750/ month. Service animals only. 904-4778995.3/29-4/5p 2 BR, 1½ BA, 2 story house on corner 1 acre lot. Will rent for $750/month plus deposit or lease option to purchase. 904334-9737.4/5p 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide on 1 acre on 125 south, pole barn, fish pond, fenced property, lawn maintenance included. $850/ month, $1150 deposit, 259-9066.12/29tfc 2 BR trailer and 2 BR apartment in Sanderson. 275-2136. 4/5p 2 BR, 1 BA house in Sanderson, $600/ month, $600 deposit. Service animals only, 275-3136. 3/29-4/5p 2 BR, 2 BA singlewide mobile home, water and sewer included, $500/month. 2752712.4/5p 2 BR, 2 BA on 1 acre, CH/A, $550/month, first, last and $300 deposit. 259-7335. 3/22tfc 2 BR, 1 BA small frame house in city with fenced yard. CH/A, $650/month, $650 deposit. 904-248-8549. 4/5-19p Mobile Homes, 2 and 3 BR, A/C, service animals only. $500-575 plus deposit. 904860-4604.9/1tfc 2 BR, 1 BA apartment, end unit, CH/A, W/D hook-up, ceramic tile in common areas, $545/month plus security deposit, military and senior discount. Located at S. 7th St and W. Minnesota Ave. 904-703-6306. 4/5-12p 2 BR, 1½ BA mobile home, CH/A, $600/ month, $500 deposit 923-2191. 3/29-4/26p 3 BR, 2 full BA, CH/A, W/D hook-up, garbage, water, sewer and lawn care included. $625/month, $625 deposit. First month’s rent pro-rated. 912-843-8165 or 904-2192690.4/5tfc 2 BR, 1 BA trailer in Pine Oaks. 259-9128 or 904-607-7256. 4/5p 2 BR, 2 BA cottage available April 1. Call 259-9590.3/29-4/5p COMMERCIAL FR 900 SF office space with bathroom; 7500 SF warehouse space with dock with the potential of an additional 7500 SF warehouse space. Also, separate refurbished block building with bathroom good for office. Available access to four acres of land for parking. 259-5327 or 904-545-1944. 3/29-4/19p You can fish without a license — legally — this coming Saturday, April 7. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) scheduled the first of four licensefree recreational fishing days on this Easter holiday weekend so more people will have the chance to get out and try their luck. Plus, this weekend coincides with a productive freshwater fishing period, when the weather is usually pleasant. Many of Florida’s recreational sport fishes, such as black bass, bluegill and redear sunfish, move into the shallows to spawn during spring, making them more available for anglers to catch. DEADLINES TO PLACE AN AD... Hours to place, correct or cancel ads: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Page 15 Placement, correction or cancellation of classified ads may be done by phone, e-mail or in person anytime before Monday at 5 p.m. for publication on the following Thursday. Professional office space for lease. Prime location on Hwy 121 Call 259-9022 for details. 11/3tfc YARD SALES VACATION RENTALS Smokey Mountain cabin, sleeps 6, near trout stream, near Cherokee, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Dollywood. $350/week. 386-752-0013.2/23-4/26p COMMERCIAL RE Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:00 am - ?, 482 Canary Lane, little of everything. Friday 8:00 am - ?, 211 S. College St., lots of misc, two families. Friday only 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 10280 Briar Bush Lane in Glen. Multi-family. Bathing suits, clothes, Christmas decor, knick knacks, baby items and lots more. For sale or lease, 1900 SF commercial building, lots of parking space, 1 block from City Hall, hospital and courthouse. Call 259-6546 or 219-2842. 1/5tfc Friday and Saturday 8:00 am - ?, 2126 D.E. Long Road off Allen Acres, first road past Walmart DC, lots of craft stuff, teen clothes, DVDs and books. MOBILE HOME Friday and Saturday 7:30 am - 12:30 pm, Dixie Mini-Storage in Macclenny, multi-family. New 2012, no extras needed, 1248 sf home, 3 BR, 2 BA, includes all these extras: delivery and set-up, new A/C installed, vinyl skirting, well and septic tank, power pole, permits (no impact fee) and 2 mini decks, only $55,745. Call 386-418-0424. 13th Street Homes, Alachua, FL. 4/5-26c 2008 Fleetwood 28x80, 4 BR, 2 BA, 2001 SF, not a base home, additional upgrades, full length back porch and carport, all appliances, $75,000. 904-200-6749. 3/22-4/5p New 2012 doublewide $32,995, 3 BR, 2 BA, delivery and set-up. Call 386-4180424.4/5-26c No money down, use your land, huge 4 BR doublewide, 2012, $499/month. Call 2594663.3/15-4/5c New 2012, super big 1792 SF doublewide, 4 BR, 2 BA, delivery, set-up, A/C and skirting included. Save $10,000 only $59,995. Call 386-418-0435. 4/5-26c New 2012 3 BR, 2 BA doublewide, $39,900 includes set-up and delivery, 259-4663. Wayne Frier Macclenny Factory Outlet, I-10 and exit 336. 3/15-4/5c We buy used mobile homes any condition, cash money. Call 386-418-0435 ask for Bruce.4/5-26c Used singlewide, $9500, very clean, includes delivery, 259-4663. 3/15-4/5c Clearance sale, lowest prices on Live Oak Homes in state of Florida. Call 386-4180424. 13th Street Homes, Alachua, FL . 4/5-26c I buy used mobile homes, I move, good money, 259-4663. 3/15-4/5c Used singlewides starting at $8999, delivery and set-up. Call 386-418-0424. 4/5-26c $48,500, 2012, 3 BR, 2 BA, set-up, AC, steps, skirting, all furniture, 259-4663. 3/15-4/5c 1999 Used 28x80 doublewide, 4 BR, 2 BA, delivery, set-up, A/C and skirting included Call 386-418-0435, only $37,995.4/5-26c Tired of all the extras? Buy my 4 BR, 2 BA 2012 doublewide, delivery and set-up, A/C, skirting, 2 mini decks, well, septic tank, power pole, permits, only $60,995. Call 386-418-0435. 4/5-26c Friday and Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 6259 West River Circle. Multifamily, large variety of clothing, household items, toys, computer equipment, complete bathroom vanity, outside solar lights. NOW AVAILABLE 1 and 2 Bedrooms Baldwin Grove APARTMENTS 904-266-4070 T.T.D. 1-800-955-8771 Handicap Equipped Saturday only 8:00 am - ?, on George Hodges Rd. next to Zaxby’s, follow signs. Saturday only 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 6485 Bob Kirkland Rd. Moving sale, furniture, 2 queen beds, assorted household items. Children at the Pre-K/Kindergarten Center in Macclenny participated in the annual Spring Fling on March 29. Above is principal Bonnie Jones with students in tow as she pulls them around the track behind the school. Below are (from left to right) Hunter Stephens in one of a handful of bounce houses inflated for the event, Nicholas Rowan and Tommy Lauramore in the sack race and Zarria Pittman during another race atop a bouncing ball. A number of parents and school faculty attended the event as well. Photo by Joel Addington Dance team brings home trophy A team of hip hop dancers from Baker County Middle School won the Jacksonville Diamond Championship at the University of North Florida last weekend in the 14-year-old and under division. They topped a team from Quincy, FL to take the title trophy on March 24. PIctured above (back row from left) is Damiyyha Kirksey, Davis Knabb, team captain Shelby Plemmons, co-captain Katelynn Flandreau, DeAngelo Thomas, Kaylan Gaines, Rachel Nickles, (front row from left) Mason Filosi and Morgan Lee. Wood’s Complete Tree Service Licensed & Insured Full Line of Tree Service Saturday only 9:00 am - ?, 633 Fox Run Circle, multi-family, clothes, household items, etc. Saturday only 8:00 am - ?, 470 Magnolia Drive off Miltondale. Five families, clothes, VHS movies, books, video games, misc. Saturday only 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, 7739 Nutty Buddy Circle in Glen off Reid Stafford Rd. Moving/Estate Sale, sleeper sofa, dining room set, riding lawn mower, lawn equipment, big screen TV, electronics, kitchen stuff, toys, clothes and much more. Stump Grinding We sell Firewood 904-222-5054 We appreciate your business! Phone: Free Estimates Danny Wood Owner BIG BARN AUCTION Antiques and Collectibles SATURDAY, APRIL 7 AT 7:30 P.M. 7799 Aunt Mary Harvey Rd. in Glen Auctioneer: Gene Steves AU#913 AB#516 Check Auctionzip.com ID#27764 Advertising Deadline Monday 5:00 pm WE ARE BAKER COUNTY’S ROOFING EXPERTS COMBS BUILDERS, INC. Re-Roofs • New Roofs • Leak Repairs Torch Down Leaks • Roof Inspections We specialize in problem roofs Satisfaction Guaranteed Licensed & Insured 259-2563 Commercial & Residential FREE s Estimate Owner: Tim Combs Florida State Certified Roofing Contractor Lic# CCC1325730 Macclenny Realty, Inc. WE HAVE THE HOME FOR YOU 533 S. 6th St. • Macclenny • 259-7709 Wayne Combs, Lic. Real Estate Broker Cell. 338-4528 Commercial building with over 3600 SF of space located on west us 90 presently rented. Tenant will consider staying at location or relocating. Lots of parking and traffic. This is a must see for an investment or start up business with room to grow. $279,000 500 Dollars & DeeD 800-414-2130 School hosts annual ‘spring fling’ Friday and Saturday 8:00 am - ?, 6161 George Hodges Rd. Multi-family, lots and lots of stuff. this institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Call pat Photos by Joel Addington Friday and Saturday 8:00 am - ?, 121 North to Eloise to 707 N. 7th Street. Multi-family, lots of clothes and lots of misc. Rental assistance available to Qualified applicants is all you need to move into your new Manufactured & Modular Home Fishing is a low-cost, wholesome form of entertainment, which is why the FWC offers four days when a recreational fishing license is not needed. The FWC also made June 2 and September 1 license-free saltwater fishing days and set June 9 as the second license-free freshwater fishing day. All other bag limit, season and size restrictions apply on these dates for recreational, not commercial, fishing. To make your fishing day successful, check out My FWC.com/Fishing for freshwater fishing tips, locations and rules. COMMERCIAL GENERAL Corner lot zoned commercial neighborhood on Hwy. 121 North. (Adjoining property available if needed) $79,900 Excellent business location. Four lots total 1.20 acres with approx. 320 ft. Hwy. 121 frontage. $239,900 Great location for retail business 1404 SF building currently used as a car lot. No sign on property. Zoned commercial general. $250,000 Excellent corner for business. .92 acre located on US Hwy. 90 zoned commercial general. $219,900 Corner lot in excellent business location on Hwy. 125 S. in Glen St. Mary. $49,900 VACANT LAND 1 acre vacant lot with small oaks ready for your dream home. Close to Shoals Park in Hunter’s Ridge. Priced to sell! Reduced to $19,999 Two beautiful ½ acre lots with giant oaks, less than a block from boat ramp and park on 6 Mile Creek. Close to St. Johns River, St. Augustine beach and Bass Haven. $109,900 each 1 acre lot with trees. High & dry! In Hunter’s Ridge. $29,900 11.07 acres zoned commercial in projected developing area of Baker County. Located near I-10 and Hwy. 90. $440,000 SOLD LEE’S PRESSURE WASHING SERVICE Boats • Driveways • Motor homes Residential and commercial Cheap, Cheap, Cheap!! Free Estimates 259-1943 Lic# 12-00413 4/5-12p EQUIPMENT RENTALS Front End Loaders Mini-excavators • Bobcat Ditch Witch •Generators Pressure washers • Trailers Commercial Mowers MACCLENNY CYCLE AND MARINE 259-5494 ANGEL AQUA, INC. Water conditioning treatment Water softeners - Iron filters - Sulfur Removal - Sales - Rental - Service Repairs - Salt delivery Complete water softeners supplies 797 S. 6th Street, Macclenny 259-6672 7/15tfc STEPHEN’S TREE SERVICE Tree trimming and removal Stump grinding On site wood splitting Call for details Reasonably priced Free estimates Licensed and insured 653-1314 3/29-4/5p 3/29-9/20p A & D IRRIGATION & PRESSURE WASHING LLC. • Sprinkler Systems • Residential and Commercial • Installations and Repairs • Free Estimates 259-0783 3/29-4/19p ROGER RAULERSON WELL DRILLING 2” and 4” wells Call Roger or Roger Dale 259-7531 Licensed & Insured Family owned & operated 12/31tfc C.F. WHITE SEPTIC TANK SERVICES New systems & repairs Field dirt * Top soil Bulldozer & backhoe work Culverts installed 275-2474 509-0930 cell 12/7tfc GATEWAY PEST CONTROL, INC. 259-3808 All types of pest control Call Eston, Shannon or Bill Ask about our fire ant control 6/26tfc PERRY ROOFING AND SHEET METAL INC. Residential & Commercial Contractor Emergency Repairs Metal Roofs & Shingle Roofs Flat Roofs Gutters, Vinyl Siding Roof Maintenance & Inspections Free Estimates Certified Building Contractor and Roofer Residential•Commercial •Additions 904-275-2514 904-298-4593 Greg and Julie Combs CBC1256393 CCC1329844 12/15-6/7p Cell 904-662-5473 FILL DIRT CCC#13268823/15-4/26p Culverts installed Tim Johnson BRUCE SCOTT TREE SERVICE Inexpensive tree work 15 years experience KONNIE’S KLEAR POOLS CHALKER BRANCH CONSTRUCTION, INC. 259-2536 (CPC 053903) 5/11tfc 904-838-3130 CANADAY CONSTRUCTION, INC./CANADAY TRUCKING PRINTING & FAXING Complete site and utilities contractor We sell dirt, slag and lime rock Asphalt millings now available Land clearing • Ponds Owner: Mitch Canaday 2/16-4/12p Black & White and Color Copies, Custom Business Forms, Business Cards, Signs, Stickers, Invitations for any occasion, Rubber Stamps and so much more!!! The Office Mart 110 South Fifth Street 259-3737 5/19tfc LAND CLEARING Fill dirt • Slag Cypress mulch • Red mulch A little or a lot 259-2900 2/10tfc 904-219-8094 904-275-3140 License No. CU-C057126 1/26-4/26p PEACOCK PAINTING, INC. Professional painting Pressure washing Interior * Exterior Installing Stucco * Stone Residential * commercial Fully insured * Locally owned 25 years experience 259-5877 In-ground and above ground pools Installation available Chemicals • Parts Service • Cleaning 698-E West Macclenny Ave. (Aardvark Shopping Center) Fall Hours: Thursday and Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am-2:00 PM Closed Sunday thru Wednesday 2/10tfc 259-5222 4/21tfc FULL LINE OF WEDDING INVITATIONS & ACCESSORIES Shower and anniversary invitations The Office Mart 110 South 5th Street 259-3737 4/28tfc RONNIE SAPP WELL DRILLING JOHN WILLIAMS PLUMBING Repairs • Re-pipes • Remodels Drain Cleaning Sump pumps Water heaters New construction 904-259-4580 CFC0569612/2-4/26p CYPRESS LAWN SERVICE Licensed • Insured Specializing in commercial and residential 476-0402 9/9tfc DEPENDABLE HEATING, AC AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Residential • Commercial New Construction • Remodel 259-6546 Elec. license # EC-0001471 AC license # CA-C057649 2/10tfc Water treatment Septic tanks • Drain fields RICH LAURAMORE CONSTRUCTION, INC. 904-259-6934 Custom homes Additions • Remodels Licensed Florida and Georgia 11/19tfc ERIC RAULERSON CONSTRUCTION Design/build • Engineering Drafting and permitting services available. New brick home with lifetime roofing starting at $55/SF 904-483-8742 904-259-3299 CRC13278781/14tfc 259-4893 or 403-4781 cell RR License No. 282811470 11/19tfc CYPRESS HOME BUILDERS, INC. Custom new home construction of Log home and conventional homes Jody Paul Thrift 904-591-2640 2/10tfc Page 16 The Baker County Press Thursday, April 5, 2012 Introducing Dr. Hisham Hanai at Dopson Family Medical Center Dr. Hisham Hanai is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine Dr. Hanai will begin his family practice in Baker County March 26 at the Dopson Family Medical Center located next to Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. Now accepting new patients~ Call 259-7815 to schedule an appointment. Insurance Accepted: Dopson Family Medical Center 159 North 3rd Street | Macclenny All Florida PPO AvMed BC/BS of Florida PPO & PPC Cigna CCN Network Healthcare Compare Health Options Southcare Network Medicare Vantage Healthplan Tricare Standard
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