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TTUFU, P A 13840 YONGE LIBRARY FLA. HISTORY PO BOX 117007 UNIV. FLA. GAINESVILLE, FL 32611 SR COUNTY PRESS 76th Year, Vol. 13 Thursday July 14, 2005 Macclenny, Florida 50e City eyes annexing up to the east Glen limit lines BY MICHAEL RINKER Press Staff Glen St. Mary officials were caught off-guard July 12 when Macclenny City Manager Gerald Dobson told them the city reserves the right to supply water and sewer to any future development between the Little St. Mary's River and Wildcat Drive, a corridor Glen offi- cials have targeted for future an- nexation. Last week, the mayor and town council had arranged to meet with Mr. Dobson to ask for at least a share of water and sewer revenue from the. proposed Greystone de- velopment to be located between the high school and the river, al- though the homes there would be hooking up to Macclenny lines. Glen officials and the developer have tentatively agreed that the property will be annexed into the town. Councilman Larry Payne sug- gested the town should receive the revenue to help pay for the impact of Greystone, which is expected to double the town's population and increase its area by more than half. He said the utility lines Mac- clenny installed 15 years ago to serve the high school and Westside Elementary likely have already paid for themselves. As a result, he said, Macclenny can't claim it needs revenue from the new homes to justify its invest- ment in the lines. Mr. Dobson, however, counter- ed, "It's immaterial whether the water and sewer lines are paid for," adding that Macclenny has always planned to add customers in the corridor. "It's not fair to ask the city to give up that potential." The discussion then took a unex- pected turn twhen Mr. Payne asked how far north the city was looking to go. "The city is in the process of set- ting parameters for a water and sewer service district," Mr. Dobson replied. He later said those parame- ters could extend south of U.S. 90 in the corridor between the river and the east Glen St. Mary limits. Glen officials were visibly taken aback. "You're saying you get the new development and possibly more, and we get nothing?" councilman Lewis Crews asked. "Right," Mr. Dobson responded. Mr. Crews later said the arrange- ment "doesn't seem quite right." "It leaves us with a lot of water lines we can't run." Mr. Dobson said Macclenny commissioners would likely be re- ceptive to input from Glen offi- cials. The town recently began supply- ing water service to some areas, and installed sewer lines along US 90 and in some parts of town south of the highway. Because Glen doesn't have a, sewer plant, however, it must lease capacity from Macclenny. Town officials are kicking around the idea of building a plant as they look to run lines in other parts of the town. Mr. Payne said he didn't want to be locked into a long-term contract with Macclenny if Glen has the op- portunity to build its own plant. Again, Mr. Dobson said city of- ficials would be receptive to dis- cussing possible alternatives, such as revisiting the contract every two years. (Page two please) II il111111l 6 "89076 48819" 8 "Mr. Helpful? 'Mr Gene' has been the man to tellyou want you needfor going on 50,years BY JIM McGAULEY Press Publisher Ace Hardware for years successfully sold the image of "The Helpful Hardware Man" in its national television and print advertise- ments. The giant franchiser of hometown hard- ware stores never realized it had the personi- fication of its corporate campaign right here in Baker County. Gene Waters, as hundreds or maybe thou- sands of customers already know, is the liv- ing, breathing Helpful Hardware Man. Not some model on a television sound stage or a promotional ad. The real guy. NENNAI&.- Thousands of products and thousands of customers; a familiar scene at Hagan .ce. In bottom left photo, one way of staying up with product knowledge is to track inventory. Maybe he isn't gregarious like the man on TV, and he doesn't have the personality of a pitchman. But he knows hardware, and he's been solving people's problems, case by case, nearly every day since he first walked into Lonnie Thrift's store in downtown Mac- clenny back in the fall of 1958. He had recently turned 18. "The only thing I knew -about hardware back then was what I learned in N.B. Dor- man's shop class in high school," Gene re- called in a recent interview. It was a different Macclenny in those days. Mr. Thrift's *.'.: store stood on the southeast corner of Col- lege and US 90 smack in the middle of a downtown where people came in from :,,. the country to shop on Satur- days. Interstate 10 was still on the boards, so the trucks and tour- ists traversed across down- town, melding in the traffic flow with the locals. The trains actually stopped at the Macclenny de- Store owner's son gets The son of a Sanderson conve- nience store owner was sentenced July 11 to three years in state prison for selling cocaine from be- hind the counter of the store. Eddie Bishara was arrested last December after a confidential po- lice informant bought about $50 worth of cocaine inside Cuz's One Stop. The woman entered the store, which is located on U.S. 90 and County Road 229, around 4:30 pm pot on a regular schedule. When you went to Jacksonville, you often took the Greyhound. It stopped downtown in front of Powell's drug store. "Back then you knew everybody," re- members Gene, who will be 65 next month. "We pretty much did everything by hand. There were no fork lifts or even hand trucks. "We used to unload-the lumber and build- ing materials from box cars parked on the siding out in back. You pretty much learned by being there and waiting on the people - helping them with their problems." That's the secret of the hardware profes- sion: helping people sort out what they need before sending out the door. The concept applies equally to the dwin- dling number of "mom and pop" operations and the giant box stores like Home Depot and Lowes. You keep plenty of people around to help customers figure out what they need and showing them where they can find it. Gene Waters is not a man who cracks the jokes one after another (though he has an ac- tive, dry sense of humor). But he chuckles as he works his way through his theory of wait- ing on hardware customers: "Most of 'em you can help. Some you can't help; you know what they need, they know what they need, but what they think they need isn't really what they need. You try to tell them that, but in the end you can't tell them what it is they need." When it reaches that point, you just have to give up on them. Gene Waters says when that happens, the best thing to do is point them to the bin or the shelf where what they really need is lo- (Page two please) 3 years for coke sale on December 7. She asked Mr. Bi- shara if he had anything. "I've got some powder, come back in about ten minutes," he told her. When she returned, she grabbed NNA award to Rusty Hayes Rusty Hayes of Macclenny won an award from the National News- paper Association for a photograph S. he took of the aftermath of a mail truck accident (left) on Interstate 10 in January, 2004. His placement swill be announced at the NNA's nation convention in late September 4140Nf ~in M ilwaukee. S.- Rusty is a part time photograph- er for the newspaper, and in real life is a nurse at Northeast Florida 4F, State Hospital. It brings the total of state and national journalism awards won by The Press this year a can of Coke from the cooler, and handed him $50. He gave her a folded lottery ticket containing co- caine, and 25 cents change. She took the cocaine back to of- ficers who were monitoring the deal. Mr. Bishara was charged with selling cocaine and possession with intent to sell, both felonies. He'd been on probation since his arrest about two years earlier on drug charges and possession of a sawed-off shotgun. Mr. Bishara will receive credit for 215 days already served, and will be placed on two years of drug-offender probation when he gets out of prison. Circuit Judge David Giant the same day sentenced a Macclenny man to 12 years in prison after a string of arrests for selling drugs, usually near a school. Most recently, Roderick Reed was arrested April 15 for selling (Page seven please) Hardware, Ha~ aeiv 7< ~^ (Page two please) Proposal brings in private building checkers Macclenny proposes to relieve burden on its current inspedor With at least four large residen- tial subdivisions set to begin con- struction, the Macclenny Commis- sion agreed July 12 to draft new regulations in which contractors can hire independent inspectors to speed the process of getting various segments of their projects approv- ed. Macclenny has a single inspec- tor, Claude Bagwell, on a contract basis. Mr. Bagwell is retired from the Jacksonville building depart- ment, and also contracts with other communities for inspections. In a companion move, the board agreed to consider purchasing a computer data base program that will track how well contractors and inspectors perform. Both proposals are expected to be ready for commission action at the August 9 meeting. "When this growth comes, gov- ernment can't staff up fast enough to inspect 50 homes a day. So there will be delays in inspections, be- cause you can't staff up to satisfy a developer's timetable on demand," explained engineer Frank Darabi, who will help draft the regulations to govern independent inspectors. .Responding to questions from the commission during an hour- long workshop, inspector Bagwell said four subdivisions building at the same time would put him close to being unable to keep up with in- spections on a timely basis. "But are they going to be inde- pendent if the contractor pays? What's going to prevent the inspec- tor from being partial?" asked Mayor Gary Dopson. An inspector employed full time by a contractor could be of con- cern, Mr. Darabi agreed. "But the city can accept or reject a particular inspector. They are li- censed by the state and their li- cense is their livelihood," the engi- neer said. Complaints can be filed against errant inspectors with the state licensing agency, he pointed out. SThe city could set up a roster of authorized inspectors from which contractors must choose, the engi- neer suggested. Also, the city will retain the right to have its own inspector spot check any job, and the city's offi- cial inspector will review all re- ports before signing the final certi- ficate of occupancy. Meanwhile, the computer data base program will create files on both contractors and inspectors, al- lowing quick and easy checks on which do good work and which are problems. The program can link with other counties to build larger and more accurate files. "It will build a data base of what an inspector or contractor cuts cor- ners on so we know to focus on checking those items," Mr. Darabi noted. City Manager Gerald Dopson said the public needs to be educat- ed about issues that are not covered by government inspections. "There are misconceptions that we're insuring workmanship. There are accusations that we're not do- ing enough or not doing proper in- spections," Manager Dopson said. Engineer Darabi agreed, noting inspections only deal with safety is- t --, I I I - I ' I I THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, July 14, 2005 Page Two so0pA 4b ij0I S4 1 O. 0 I - ~ 0 % s Imn 1 I 1 I p - 0* 4b qwl .. Copyrighted Mate Syndicated Content SAvailable from Commercial News . 0 0 snip 0 ajm 0 0 C- 0~ * 0 - 0~ *0 0 @0 @0 * 00 *@00 * 0 0~ * 0 0@ *0. S @0 * 0 * S - S -0 0 0 - - .m rial-I Providers o -- O .* am-- Oll o COUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION US Hwy. 90 West, Glen St. Mary 259-6702 ' 100 S. Lima Street, Baldwin 266-1041 LENDER Heed a vacation? We can ef you here VISA CARD RATES As low as 7.9% .P 'Mr. (froni page cated, then wall In nearly a saw Lonnie Th: ative from the ton Thrift, in th Says will i stoler A Mississ shoplifiig at a store July 5 sa thorized him tF needed. Charles Grif walked past th door of S&S F. 12-pack of Bu: crackers and ti sausages. Clerk Tiffa him in the par him to come ba He was still which totaled $ Jeffrey Dawsor on South Sixth According t just been relea; custody. He sa authorized his pay for the mer He told the CIA to verify h Mr. Griffin identifications point saying he Police used Mr. Griffin's c; true identity. He was arre and taken to jail Police were father, who tol diagnosed witl phrenia, but r medication. Hardware': he'll get you what you need... 'Oiti- *' ~7 'i-t e -i 'Hard\\ are became Hagan's Ace '." ers an'dcbetter people-. va' i '. help. -;'.',:. .: H:arId',.re tfic 'jears :'o '.hen it Brenda Thrift, wife of the for- Regardless of how the har k away. was purchased by t. Jackson- mer owner, says she and husband industry creeps away from t half-century, Gene ville-based, family-owned chain. Felton knew next to nothing about hometown concept to the .I rift sell out to a rel- Today it remains in the US 90 the hardware business when they and Home Depots, that is no Georgia Bend, Fel- building constructed by the first bought the store in the 1970s. ly to change. e mid-1970s. Thrift Mr. Thrift back in 1960. That may "Gene literally was the key to. People are still going to not last long as the Hagan's cast that business. He had the knowl- Gene Waters standing there: around for a larger, more visible edge and we. like to have driven them ,, hat they need. C IAY location and larger quarters. him crazy: 'Gene, where's this and Gene Waters may not hang Gene, where's that!' - So the "box store~'" come to Baker al employee, and I can't thinkof . l Collun, but he's seen the clientele anybody I'd rather have work for (from page one) .imct r:change drastically the past few me than Gene Waters," said Ms.nt The .-Lt years as Baker County's popula- Thrift, who graduated with him ude electrical, plumbing Sthiinened up'.arJ. from Baker High clude electrical, plumbin itiu in,,:d upma.ard. from Baker High. sewer connections, proper ippi man caught ..a.. : hc 50'' f the peo- Bill Eckert of Macclenny knows sewer connectn prope local convenience f t peo Bill Eckert of Macclenny Knows protection tiedowns. id the CIA had au- ple you see come in you know, Gene Waters from both perspec- But. slab or dri ew c Stake C.hat c e even if you J dr; know their tives: former co-worker and now a leak, improper aul o.r names," he ek-Iir;,rr.. customer .roof leaks, improper caulki unamies," he 1 cirir' rcustomer.1 fall within contract concern fiI 30 ofB i "About -v:. )u know the faces "I learned an enormous amount i t rso ciLrk and out the and "il l; they've been your m him, not only about hard- buyer may have to resohe ir i clerk and outo dttheyour from him, not only abouthard- if the contractor refuses to re Clo Stlrrk rarrnd,0 g customers fo -.car,. The remaining ware, but about giving the type of themr. sch bee, a pack of 10%, you don't know at all.. service people.want when they go wo cans of Vienna So, hcre'. guy familiar with lit- into a hardware store," said Mr. wo cans of Vienna rally thousands of items; he Eckert. ny Lewis stopped knows them by product and he "He always makes time for cus- king lot and asked knows what they're used for. tomers. The fact that he is so quiet. ck into the store. He knows thousands of people deceives you about the wealth of holding the items, by either face or name. They know knowledge that man has.", 8:89, when Deputy him by name; in fact, his co-n ork- Commenting on Gene Waters' Arrived at the store ers sometimes greet customers wry sense of humor and taciturn Street at 12:38 am. who inquire, "Where's Gene?" demeanor, the former co-worker o Mr. Griffin, he'd When they're told it's Gene's concedes: "If you can make that sed from the CIA's day off, or he'll be back after guy laugh out loud, you've done lid the agency had lunch, the customer turns on his something. actions and would heels and exits.. "And I'll tell you another thing. chandise he took. What's kept him there all these If you don't recognize Gene in the officer to call the years? hardware store, you haven't lived is story. 'I like people. Hardware is a in Baker County very long." . gave various false customer-oriented business, and A survey several years ago de- including at one' you have to know people and termined that most people entering was George Bush. know your product. a hardware store have a general information from I always say if people had to idea what they need, but that num- i ar to determine his work with pIeolpic' for a while like ber also contains a hefty portion we do, they'd make better custom- who aren't quite sure. They need ... .. dware he old Lowes it like- Sneed telling niv ay in- g and. r wind racks, ing all ns the Icourt- -med\ City eyes annexing up to Glen (from page one): Mayor Juanice Padgett said T .he di.. ;ji t ink; ,-:vithey are -til interested, but that ,,.. The discussion then took anot- other, more immediate, matters re; er unexpected turn when Mr. Dob- ceived higher priority. son asked whether Glen officials Mr: Payne raised the issue of were still interested in a potential whether. Macclenny officials still merger with Macclenny. want to pursue discussion. He noted that the council at last He said he got the impression week's workshop placed consoli- during a meeting with them that dation at the bottom of its priority they wre indifferent to the idea. list, they were "indifferent" to the idea. lst Mr. Crews agreed, saying he S'. came away from the meeting with ite inspectors "mixed feelings." St Glen's officials agreed that at "A crack doesn't mean it's this point town residents were utn- structurally unsafe. More water likely to approve a merger, and it does decrease the strength, but all would take a'lot of time and effort the contractors do it to get-the job to make a case for consolidation. done and finish the surface smooth- Mr. Dobson, however, assured ly. The worst problem would be them the interest is still there on termites coming through the Macclenn.'s end. crack," Mir. Bagwell concluded. What A Deal! Classified Ads $4.50 a week for 15 words sted for petty theft l. able to contact his Id them he'd been i paranoid schizo- efuses to take his NEW TO BIKER COU WL ITE PM IT lggmr Ii Abof 0 0 qmm eQ * 0- * 4; -Q * 0 0 0 0 0 S * * 0 S 0 0- 0 * - 0 * - * 0- 602 S. Sixth Street, Macclenny 259-6702 _ I L I : I - e * 0 S 41M 4o 0 400 1 %4 t I "I %ltlx 04 MR# (%%I of* IL~k&Pt toq% I I I I.... Remote controls and socks similar: no two the same MY SIDE OF THEMATTER My wife is hip deep in socks. We have more socks than there are feet to wear them. Meanwhile, I am covered in grout. It is home improvement month at my house and everybody is do- ing something-unpleasant. Dylan and Spencer are power-washing 'and painting, I'm laying tile, and Kelley is trying to make some sense of 20 years worth of socks. I hate socks. I try not to wear them if I can help it. So it amazes me that I have managed to have a plastic tub full of nothing but black socks? If I laid them end to end, they would stretch to Jacksonville. I guess I'm a simple man to buy socks for because all I wear are black socks. I'll wear white if I'm wearing tennis shoes because I can't bear to be that tourist in black socks, Bermuda shorts and flip flops. Knowing this, my wife has assigned matching all the black socks to me. So now my grout-covered body Sis sitting on the floor, watching the Tour de France bike race go Lancei and trying the impossible to match all these socks. There is a problem with black socks they are all black, so how.do you match them up? To. the uninformed, that seems a silly question. They're all black, so. just pick up two and stick them to- gether and that's that. Foolish mor- tal. If only life were so easy. There are more shades of black than there are bootlegged \ ideos of Paris Hiltohii Tfiere are gray-blacks, fuz- Szy blacks, and blacks with holes in the toe. That's a big bone of contention with my wife. Being a simple man, I will wear a sock with a hole in the toe. My wife's eyes narrow as I stick two socks together. "Wait a minute," she says. "What?" "Is that a hole in the toe of that sock?" "I don't know." I lie. I do know. Yes, it is a hole. "I don't believe you. I think you do know. Yes, that is a hole. Why are you keeping a sock with a hole in it?" "Uh... waste not, want not?" "You have an entire plastic tub of black socks. You can afford to waste a few." "Uh, starving children in Afri- ca?" "They don't eat socks." "That phrase always worked for my mother when she was trying to get me to eat broccoli." "I'm not your mother, pal. Throw away all the socks with holes in them." "Do I have to? I mean, it's not like you can see the holes. They're hidden inside the shoes." "I know they're there."' : -She does know. It's as if she has. a sixth sense about the fact that my socks or my underwear have a hole in them. So I throw away all the socks that have holes in them. That knocks it down to half a plastic tub. "Look at that?" Kelley says. "How in the world can you have that many socks with holes? I don't have any socks with holes." "It's a mystery to me. I've been waiting for elves to come and darn them. But they must be busy else- where making shoes." "When you're done here, do the same with your underwear." "Are you kidding? That will on- ly leave me with two pairs of un- derwear." "I don't even want to think about why you have a dozen pair of un- derwear with holes." I gp back to folding socks. Why aren't socks universal in length, that's what I want to know? Socks are like remote controls. No two pairs of socks are the same length or the same material, just like no two, remote controls are able to turn on different brand televisions. I've got remote controls to televisions and VCRs I never remember own- ing. But for some reason, I can't manage to throw them a%\ay. Like socks. I try to lay them out in piles from smallest to largest. Then I match them by fabric. This is a da\-long process. I somehow don't think Albert Einstein, had this much trouble coming up with the Theory of Relativity. At the end of my sorting, I have managed to match a grand total of eight pairs of socks. Where are the rest of the matches? I am in a quan- dary. If I throw these away, I am guaranteed to come across a bag of socks somewhere in my closet that has this exact number of matches. But if I keep them, that bag will never, ever turn up and I will be stuck' with a hundred matchless,, socks. ' I make a command decision and throw away the socks. That leaves me with eight socks and two pair of underwear. I hope I don't have to go anywhere for a while. I go back to grouting, The tile doesn't seem to care if my socks and underwear have holes in them. It just seems content to cover me in as much grime as humanly possi- ble. I look like I've been rolling around in limestone quarry. More on that later. g u story ideas As simple as an e-mail.... If you have any information you think we need to know, send it to: jamesmcgauley@nefcom.net THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS 104 South Fiflh S. 904-259-2400 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday July 14, 2005 Page Three * Events point to vigihnce by agencies bT ^ il dit1 "f M t/ ON THE Copyrighted Material RECQRD SSyndicated Content K l I M A 1 0 D V % L F ; A M I W A - A vaiiaDIeIY r11)1 I .vmeIEiai rdeWs rroviuVIrI LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Decries 'lack of professonalsm Dear Editor: On June 21, my wife Susan Kay Starling passed away. My family and I chose to use Ferreira Funeral Services for.her arrangements. One of those was that my wife be buried at Woodlawn Cemetery with the rest of the family. I would like to comment on the unprofessional ard disheartening treatment that my family received with regard to cemetery plots (at Woodlawn). Gary Puckett, the sexton at Woodlawn, was out of town and we were having difficulty.locating vacant (burial) lots. My family and I contacted R.L. Starling and other members of the cemetery board and they were very helpful. Mr. Puckett told Mr. Starling there was a book that (local funer- .Wherei: sthe. outrage over lost money? Dear Editor: I have waited and watched to see if anyone in this county is as upset as I am about the theft of almost $25,000 of our taxpayer's money. If Suzanne Rhoden took the money from the school system, what made the county commission- ers think she would not do the same thing? If.she took the money, she is a thief and should have to re- pay every penny of that money. If I were to take even $20, I would end up in jail It has become obvious to me that someone must be getting a cut of the money. Is she still going to receive benefits from the county -'more county money? How many more county jobs will she be given before she reaches her quota? Unless she is cleared and/or repays all the money, she will al- ways have to face the people of Baker County, the people she stole from, with that big. invisible sign on her that says, "' am a thief." EVA WILLIS :.. Glen St. Mary 2004 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Award Winning Newspaper USPS 040-280 orida Press Associaton ' Better Weekly Newspaper Contest , Member - JAMES C. MCGAULEY Publisher/Editor NEWS EDITOR Nancy Szanto NEWS & SPORTS Michael Rinker COMMENT Cheyl R. Pinge ADVER11SING/GRAPHICS Jessica Prevatt & Laura Briner FEATURES & COMMENT- Robert Gerard .iSINESS MANAGERu. Krin Thonma CLASSIFIED ADS Barbara Blackshear Post Office Box 598 **104 South 5th St. Macclenny, FL 32063 (904) 259-2400 email: bcpress@nefcom.net ** www.bakercountypress.com This newspaper Is printed on recycled paper. The Bawer County Press is published each Tnursday by Baker County Press. Inc. Periodicals postage paid under permit issued April 12, 1929 at the post office in Macclenny. Fonda. 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The newspaper reserves the night to reject any maternal which in the newspaper's judgement does not meet stan- dards of publication. al director and cemetery, board member) Bill Guerry had, and that he could help us. Never did I imagine that:I would come against such a lack of cooper-. ation from Bill and Bryan Guerry. Mr. Guerry was contacted by R.L. Starling and others, and he would not allow them to use the book. What is ironic is that one or two days earlier, Bill Guerry was able to locate lots for a family he was serving. We found someone who had two lots they were willing to sell us; however they were unsure of the location, And again no one would help us. It was an embarrassment to my family to have relatives in from out-of-town and have no place to, bury my wife. Later, Mr. Puckett expressed his sincere apology for the entire situa- tion. He, said there were indeed spaces available and that Bill Guerry did ,have the book that could have identified open spaces. Fortunately, we were able to get: lots at Macedonia Cemetery and have a wonderful service. I am truly disappointed in Mr. Guerry and his lack of profession- alism. I do not feel that the govern- ment of the cemetery should be under the care of someone who cannot separate his contempt for .his competition from the welfare of the residents of this community. DONNIE STARLING (Family and friends) Macclennt (Editor's note: Both Mr. Guerry and Mr. Puckett affirmed this week that no family plots (two or more) are available at Wood- lawn until a second phase is developed, and that AMr. Starling's family was in- formed ofthat. Mr. Guerr' affirmedfurther that he did have possession of the book referred to in the letter, but it does not pin- point the location of available single plots; they are shown on a map that was at Mr. Puckett's residence and unavailable for inspection while he was away. Mr. Guerry also stated he never spoke .ith the letter writer, only lith RTL. Starling, and their discussion turned into an ugly shouting match over the contents of the book in his possession.) Award Winning Complete News Coverage More Ads Just a few good reasons to buy THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Tomorrowsavinglives. ;! What they learn today will shape their tomorrow. PaatiptinFod'FRE outo r SANDS TRUCKING & LAND DEVELOPMENT Slag Fill Dirt Sand * S Milling Clay Fish Ponds & Land Clearing 653-2493 (904) 445-8836 cell. CI. Two issues this week, both in- volving the Macclenny building and zoning department, point up the need for local officials to be alert lest we be taken to the clean- ers by developers viewing us as country hicks. We are already in the midst of. strong development growth that will only increase. And many of the developers are coming from out yonder and. may figure we aren't sophisticated enough to make sure they do things right. The first item involved an over- sight by several entities which al- lowed developer Maronda Homes to violate setback regulations at the sides of two new homes in the new Forest Park subdivision bordering SRs 121 and 228 North. Maronda attorney Terry Moore of Jacksonville told the city's zon- ing Board of Adjustments it might have been the surveyor or a con- tractor. He also noted the setback in Jacksonville is often the 7.5 feet mistakenly applied to the two homes, rather than the 10 feet required by Macclenny's regula- tions. However, the error was not caught by city officials until the slabs had been poured and framing done. The board voted to allow vari- ances on the two homes, acknowl- edging wider setbacks on adjoining homes will give more than the total 20 feet deemed necessary for fire safety and aesthetics. To its credit, the city is working to avoid such errors. Department coordinator Watson Goodwin has already set new guidelines for sim- pler site plan documents with fewer i' numbers and clutter. The second issue this week was discussion of letting developers and contractors hire independent in- spectors if they don't want to wait. .in line for the regular city inspector to get to their projects. The Macclenny Commission is understandably cautious the con- tractor gets to hire his own inspec- tor?? But it could work with the prop- er safeguards, such as a pre-ap- proved roster from which the con- tractor must choose rather than bringing his own employee. It would also be necessary to come dqwn very hard on the first contractor-inspector alliance caught sidestepping the rules. The city is also pondering a computer software data base pro- gram to track the contractors and inspectors. A major benefit could be to show when someone routine- ly fails a certain type inspection, or racks up complaints, or is uncoop- erative with officials. Currently, that information re- sides only in the memories of those officials, or in notes buried in mas- sive file collections. Linking with other communi- ties' similar computer data could be a big benefit, to pool knowledge about problem contractors. Com- munication among officials may bring concern about liability for hurting someone's professional reputation but raw data that it routinely takes half a dozen inspec- tions for a particular contractor to meet building codes presents the message loud and clear. In a somewhat related item, city officials are right to distance them- selves from the public's perception it should be enforcing construction quality issues best settled in civil: claims court, if necessary. Government's role is to ensure a safe dwelling. Shoddy workman- ship that does not endanger the buyer is another matter, one the city does not want to get into en- forcing. It's a short step from cracked driveways, leaky roofs, sloppy caulking that may also allow leaks to pickier items such as the wrong color paint, warped doors that don't close properly, whether a tree is too close to the fence. Edging into that type enforce- " ment would be more than the city can handle, especially when it al- ready has a full agenda of mandat- ed work. Today pretending. THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, July 14, 2005 Page Four City adjustment board approves variance on two home set-backs A Glen St. Mary man was ar- rested July 10 on four domestic vi- olence-related charges, including two for felony weapons violations. Tommy Lauramore, 49, fired a .38 caliber revolver outside his home on Sylvester Manning Road around 1:30 pm. Jessica Cannon. Mr. Laura - more's daughter, told police he was angry because her mother wanted to leave him, and fired the gun to scare them. Deputy David Morgan arrived to find Mr. Lauramore belligerent and apparently) under the influence! of alcohol, although a breath test conducted some time later showed * his blood alcohol content to be negligible. Teen arrested for attack with a box cutter A Nlargarettj girl \\as arrested Jul\ 6 for.aggravated battery after slicing open a.w'oman's .face while fiehiin o\ er a man. Kendra Lee. I". said the cut w+as caused b\ her rings %when she backhanded Annastacia Carter during their argument. Nis. Carter and her boyfriend, Ra3 mond Larr\, said Ms. Lee used a box cutter to open up a five-to- six-inch gash on the left side of her face. Mr. Larry said Ms. Lee, his ex- girlfriend, followed him and Ms. Carter to his home on Railroad Avenue around 8:55 pm. He told Deputy Randy Da is that he sent Ms. Carter inside, then confronted Ms. Lee. They began arguing about Ms. Carter, \\ho came out and tried to break it up. Instead, she and Nis. Lee began fighting, punching each other in the face and body. When Mr. Larry tried to break them up. Ms. Lee slashed his shirt several times with a box cutter. then cut Ms. Carter's face. Deputy Da\ is found Ms. Lee at a friend's house and brought her to the jail for questioning. She denied having a box cutter, saying it was her rungs that cut Ms. Carter's. face and Mr. Larry's shirt. She said she'd washed the blood off her hands and rings. The officer tried to aire but Mr. Lauramore refu comply. When Deputy Morgan would use his Taser, Jane ramore asked him not to I her husband "has metal in h Eventually, two officers cuffed Mr. Lauramore, and Morgan asked Ms. Cannot trieve the gun from the which she did. Afterward, however, s Ms. Lauramore became about the arrest and refused operate any further. Mr. Lauramore \as c with batters, improperly exl a firearm, using a firearm the influence of alcohol, ri an officer w without \ iolen disorderly intoxication. Maronda Homes got a variance Mark Bryant asked. July 11 for smaller than required "I do as it applies to setbacks on two homes in the For- Park," replied Maronda vici est Park subdivision in north Mac- dent Paul Stem. clenny. Mr. Stern was accompar The side walls of the homes are attorney Terry Moore of Ja supposed to be at least ten feet in- ville, who explained how tl side the lot line; they are 7.5 feet, calculation was made on sic violating both city codes and the setbacks. subdi\ ision's covenants' *.:: "It could have been by t SAs a solution, Maronda is build- veyor or the block contract ing adjoining homes 17.5 to 25 feet once we found out it was t from those lot edges. -to undo without a lot of cc The developer also got a veiled inconvenience," he said. warning not to let it happen again. Mr. Moore also noted ma "Do you now have a clear view val County areas in which'] of the setbacks here?" 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The homes vary in design ost and and placement on the lot to look more like a traditional community ny Du- and less like a subdivision, attor- Maron- ney Moore said. offset Besides the expense of tearing ode co- up the completed work, there S. would have been adjustments in the utility easements. Mr. Good- win explained Tuesday, the day af- ter the variance public hearing. .' He acknowledged the error '/ should have been caught earlier, during site plan review. "I'm now asking developers for st him, simpler site plans with just the set- sed to backs and how\ the house sits." he said. said he Forest Park \will be the first sub- et Lau- di% ision in NMacclenny with shared becausee j; driveways. Mr. Stern said that \\as im." at the request of the Florida De- s hand- apartment of Transportation, for Deputy fewer exit points onto the heavily n to re- traveled streets. house, 'Please notice there are turn- arounds in front of each house, so he and they can back out of the garage upset and turn instead of backing into Sto co- the street," Mr. Stern pointed out. The July 11 hearing \was the charged first adjustment board meeting for hibiting new member James Fletcher. He Sunder was appointed to replace Phil Rho- esisting den, \ho was selected as interim ce and city commissioner until a Septem- ber election. Youth charged in theft of $4050 A 17-year-old boy was arrested for stealing $4050 in cash from an unlocked car. Geneva Rhoden reported July 8 someone had taken the money, which belonged to her sons Rick and Jim Rhoden, owners of Rho- den Cuitom Tile. She said her sister Jeannie Hart and her son were with her when she cashed a check from the busi- ness and placed the money beside Sthe driver's seat in her car. She then parked the car, un- locked, outside her place of busi- ness, Geneva's Slender You. She told police the boy had tak- Sen. money from the shop's cash register in the past and that she suspected he also took the.money From the car. S canine team later found him. in the \woods of County Road 127, where he admitted stealing the cash. He took police to Cedar Creek Farms Road, where he'd hidden it. SHe'd spent all but the $3660 left. He \~as charged %with grand theft. Man arrested for killing kitten A St. George, Ga. man was ar- Srested for animal cruelty\ Jul\ 6 af- ter beating a kitten against a build- ing then holding it between his legs and breaking its neck. Jason Morris. IS. then tossed the kitten aside in the city park on Eighth Street. .*\ unidentified caller told po- liceN Mr. Morris \was seen beating Sthe kitten against a storage build- ing at the park. Mr. Morris. \\ho is six feet tall : nd weighs 1I0 pounds, told Deput. Benjamin Anderson the kitten had scratched him and that he \\ as defending himself He said he beat the kitten against the building about fi\e tines, but \when that didn't kill it, he held it-between his legs and snapped its neck. He \\as charged with causing a cruel death \ith pain and suffer- ing. which is a felonN. ... '. . U |f'": General Car & Truck Repairs cclennyAve. -2054:_ . Can you get the best interest rate on your terms? You choose the CD term! From 6 to15 months ,A PY. 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The foresters, including Larry Chestnut (not shown) are part of a week- long environment camp at the ag center and elsewhere spon- sored by Baker County 4-H and Director Stefanie Smith. In photo at right, campers Evan Lysaght and Grant Rayburn complete an environmental quiz conducted by Ms. Langford the first morning. According to Ms. Smith, 21 students signed up for this week's session, one of several held during the summer months and sponsored by 4-H and other agencies. Takes her van A Macclenny man was arrested July 9 for grand theft auto after us- ing aw womran's-van: without- her permission. Justin Har\ e\ 26, was with his mother \vho \%as housesitting for Elizabeth Cobb while she vaca- tioned in the nation's capital. Cyndi Harvey, however, had been admitted to the hospital. Patricia Harvey told police Mr. Harvey had been driving the van in the two weeks since then. Mr. Harvey drove up in the van as Patricia Harvey was talking to police about the matter. 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He slowed when he saw that police had set up "stop sticks" on Claude Harvey Road. Prior to stopping, however, he threw something from his window. After arresting him, Deputy Dyal retrieved four rocks of co- caine from where Mr. Wisnewski had thrown them. He was charged with cocaine possession, obstructing police by high-speed fleeing when lights and sirensare activated, both felonies, as well as driving with a suspend- ed license. Pried a safe A Sanderson man who gave a woman permission to be at his home while he was on vacation told police someone pried the door off his safe and stole prescription drugs and jewelry. Salvatore Varvaro reported the theft July 5 after he and his wife returned from a weekend vacation. Terri Dube told Mr. Varvaro she was at his home when she saw Heather Kelly, 18, and an un- known man, take the safe outside and pry open the door. Mr. Varvaro had given permis- sion only to Ms. Kelly to be at his home while e he was away. Appar- ently, Ms. Dube and several others were also there. Ms. Kelly was arrested July 6, but denied being involved in the theft. We are now be open MONDAY FRIDAY 10:00 AM 5:00 PM PRE-TEEN AMERICA Scholarship & Recognition Program Mariah A. Givens, daughter of William and Peggy Lee & Marty Ray Givens of Sanderson, has been selected as a finalist in the Pre-Teen Florida Scholarship and Recognition Program: to be held July 22-24 at the Grand Hyatt in Tampa. Pre-Teen Florida is a by-invitation only event involving young ladies 7 to 12 years of age based on their school academic records, awards arid honors won and 'or their participation in outside activities.. Pre-Teen Florida will award more than $5,000 in educa- tional bonds, prizes and awards. Mariah is very grateful to the following sponsors who have enabled her to attend this ver\ prestigious state event. 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Service Times:, Sunday Praise & Worship 10:30 am &6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm- Come enjoy our study on "The Feast of the Lord" THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, July 14, 2005 Page Five - The New Leaf Hours: Monday Friday 10:00 am 5:00pm 1350 S. 6th St., Macclenny ** 259-4101 Located between Food Lion & Day's Pizza in Cornerstone Shopping Center MEMO - ----rn *xosi~ssslarsssstasasw"' ssyEati it r';l"(i~3~ 3~1'21P~.'~U~LB~BPI~C~;~L~B~II~~~EU1~B1~ stop in today for our s summers A A 10, Oda4e 0 0 THE BAKER COUNTY.PRESS Thursday, July 14, 2005 Page Six Bet you didn't know... S, : . I.?.. ~- .... j -" -.. I It you thought Baker County and its environs played no part in this week's planned launch of a space shuttle, don't sell us short. According to DuPont, its Trailridge mine near Maxville sent 225 tons of zircon, a specialty sand used in high-pressure metal casting, to re-manufacture the steel treads for the "creeper crane" shown above. The gigantic machine carries the shuttle, side rockets and tanks three miles to the Cape Canaveral launch area. NASA ordered the sand when it noticed dangerous cracks developing in the older tracks. Zircon is a by-product on the ongoing mining at Trailridge of titanium dioxide, an ore used in producing white pigment for paper, paint and plastics.. The mining has been ongoing several years, and includes corner portions of Baker, Bradford and Clay counties. SePHOTO COURTESY OF DuPONT'AND NASA Threats to avenge his father's arrest A Jacksonville man was arrest- ed July 5 for disorderly intoxica- tion after threatening to avenge his father's arrest. David Miller, 28, was outside a home on Deerfield Circle in Mac- clenny yelling to the homeowner, Samuel Miller, that he was "going to beat your [buttocks] because you talked about my dadd .'" His father, Lenn Miller, had been arrested 'se eral weeks earlier for aggravated battery on Samuel Miller. The police report does not say whether Samuel Miller is related to the other Millers. Police arrived at 9:26 pm and smelled a strong odor of alcohol on David Miller. DUIfor driving on his rim A Macclenny man was arrested July 7 for driving under the influ- ence after police saw him heading up South Sixth Street with flat tire. James Wolfe, 54, was going north past Barber Road about 1:00 pm when Deputy Charles Gold- smith noticed he was, driving on' the left front rim. Mr. Wolfe began veering across the center line, running several ve- hicles off the road. The officer pulled him bver at Gateway Automotive. Mr. Wolfe said he hadn't been drinking, but was taking medica- tion for lupus. He failed all road- side sobriety tests. He agreed to provide a urine sample, but after he was unable to do so, he was charged with refus- ing to take a DUI test. He also was charged with fail- ure to use the designated lane, damaging the highway by driving on the rim, and driving with a sus- pended license. 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We have a blast running the store in our hometown,, and we are-thrilled to be able to bring such quality gourmet coffee to the great people of Macclenny," commented Elliano's owner/operator Tornna Crews. The Macclenny Elliano's opened for business in July of 2004 to provide the highest quality gourmet coffee, espresso, and specialty drinks at a convenient drive thru location. "We decided to offer all of our small specialty drinks, includ- ing our delicious latte freezers, coffee-free shakeS., and smooth- ies for only $1 to commemorate our 1 year anni\ ersary. We are looking forward to celebrating many more anniversaries to come." Owner Mike Crews has lived in Macclennm for over 40 years.. He and his wife Tonna have seven children. Two daugh- ters, Sarah and Amx. and two sons, Josey and Tucker. help'out .ai the cffeet shop, as prt~Ie6 emriployees. .'' '" ; ~ .: , COF FEE COMP ANY COME HELP CELEBRATE OUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SATURDAY, JULY 16 WITH Enj any small drink on our menu for only $1, or take B $1 off any medium or large.drink. Ellianos proudly . features these delicious gourmet specialty drinks: l Espresso V Fruit Smoothies Latte Latte Freezers Cappuccino Milk Shakes S Limit one drinkk per customer, please. 793 W. MacclennyAve. (Hwy. 90),Macclenny 793,acl Ellianos owners Mike and Tonna Crews would like to thank their fellow Baker County residents for being loyal customers over the past vyear. Well'Drilling ~ Water Softeners & Purification Septic Tanks ~ Drain Fields Culverts 259-6934 WE'RE YOUR WATER EXPERTS Licensed in Florida C- G 'ro iarI T;.'. i - \SA M:isterCrd Americ.in Epr i.r' -r I I _I I~ I I I I I I IL THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, July 14, 2005 Page Seven Council on The Baker County Council on Aging board of directors is set to adopt new bylaws that will stream- line its membership and allow it to recruit outside expertise to help with specific issues. The board is scheduled to vote on the new rules at its next meet- ing on July 21. Based on board members' comments at their last meeting, the measure is likely to: pass. Executive Director Mary Baxla said the key change to the bylaws is the ability to appoint "ex-offi- cio" committee members. Those would be people from outside the COA who would lend their expertise. For instance, with the agency planning to build a new facility sometime down the road, the board could tap someone with a. background in construction who could serve on the board's build- A man angry that his ex-wife had another man at her home July 4 was arrested for aggravated as- sault with a deadly weapon after saying, "You are going to die tonight," then pulling a rifle from his truck. Scott Shannon, 30, also was charged with criminal mischief af- ter using a knife to puncture all four tires on the other man's truck. The police report did not list an address for Mr. Shannon. Deputy Benjamin. Anderson ar- rived around 1:50 am at Meredith Shannon's home on Edna Man- ning Road in Macclenny. an arrested after warning on loitering in cty A Baldwin man who'd been warned about loitering on South Boulevard July 8 was arrested for disorderly intoxication after police returned later to find him still' there. : Christopher Thomas, 28. also was charged \ ith resisting an offi- cer without \ violence. Deputy Erik Deloach approach- ed Mr. Thomas at 12:49 am on the corner of Quail Lane and South Blvd., about 30 minutes after issu- ing his loitering warning. Mr. Thomas was loud, belliger- ent, and unable to form coherent sentences, except when he said, "I am tired of ou crackers [messing] with me!" The officer placed Mr. Thomas, under arrest because his unruly manner was causing passersby to stop and take notice. At the jail. Mr. Thomas tried to pull aw\aya from officers, raising his leg to fend them off. After he failed to follow several commands to stop resisting, he was hit with a Taser. He then cooperated for a short time before resuming his belliger- ence. 3 years for coke sa .. (from page one) crack cocaine to a confidential po- lice informant: The informant paid $80 for some "butt naked," a street term for crack. The informant turned over half a gram of crack to inves- tigators and identified Mr. Reed by name. In other cases: :. Daniel Cooks received 30 months in prison for robbery. He will receive credit for 172 days al- ready served. Joseph Merkle was ordered to spend one year in jail with credit for 53 days already served for ag- gravated stalking. Charles Bailey got 180 days in jail, with credit for 87 days already served, after pleading no contest to .grand theft, misdemeanor posses- sion of marijuana and introducing contraband into county jail. *. Kyle Duncan was sentenced to six months of community con- trol followed by two years' proba- tion for bringing forged bank bills into the state. Aging board aims at streamlining ing committee. been times where it slipped into the board couldn't depend on re Under the old bylaws, the the mid to upper teens. The prob- ular attendance by any director agency could get that expertise on- lem during times like those is that outside a core group of stalwarts. ly if the person was made a board member to serve on the commit- tee. The result could be a board loaded with directors not necessar- ily interested in other aspects of the COA. Another of the new bylaws is intended to avoid such a bloated "._____ . and unresponsive board. Under the proposed rules, there will be between 7-13 board mem- bers. Current guidelines call for a minimum of 12, although there are now just 11 active directors, ac- cording to Ms. Baxla. 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She told the officer her ex-hus- band came there to start a fight with Jeremy Noegel. Mr. Noegel, ho\w ever, refused to participate, so Mr. Shannon slash- ed his tires and left. Deputy Anderson found Mr. Shannon at a party and told him the incident could be settled if he agreed to pay for the tires and not go back to his ex- wife's house. Mr. Shannon agreed, then later % ent to her house and told Mr. Noegel he'd pay for the tires, adding, however, that he would continue to cut his tires an) time he saiw'his truck parked at Ms. Shannon's house. Mr. Noegel said he fled when Mr. Shannon threatened him and reached behind the seat of his truck. . Ms. Shannon said she saw her ex-husband pull out a long, 'cam- ouflage-colored gun and start to go after Mr. Noegel. She stepped in front of him, however, and he left. Police later arrested him on Barber Road. No gun was found inside the vehicle he was driving. g- rs REGISTRATION OF FICTITIOUS NAMES I the undersigned, being duly sworn, do here- by declare under oath that the names of all per- sons interested in the business or profession car- ried on under the name of Country Cabinets whose principle place of business is: 10920 Westside St., Glen St. Mary, FL 32040 and the extent of the interest of each is as follows: NAME EXTENT OF INTEREST Deborah Rerryman 100% Deborah Perryman Signature STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF BAKER Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of July, 2005. Al Fraser Clerk of Courts Baker County, Florida By Bonnie M. Palleschi As Deputy Clerk 7/14p Arrest following threat, slashing of victim's tires NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Thomas Sicignano, the holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate. for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate number and year of isuani.:e rme descrr.pt.:n orl ire property anr the ,Tc ,, wr,,n n I ,as ases:d are as l i'J11lA, Cen,Il:ale Numurer 00.0003 * Year of issuance: 2000 Description of property: 16-1N-19-0000-0000- 0010. THOSE CERTAIN LOTS; pieces or parcels of land lying and being in the County of Baker and the State of Florida, more particularly de- scribed as follows,' to wit Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Southwest Quarter' (SW1/4) of North- easi Ouarter tIEl 4) ot Sec,:c.n Sviceen 1161 Township One l1) Nornr Range Nineieen t19 East, cor.niairri Ten 110 acres more or less. Name in which assessed: FRANK COL1ri. GELO All of said property being in the County of Baker. Stale o FIcrnda cUnles s.ujrc ce rln.:al ssail be redeemed ac- cording to the.la ire p,'op Err, ,nes '.irijd in such certificate will be -.srd oe ine ngn.:il c.tdSer at the front door of the Baker County courthouse on September 21, 2005; at 11:00-am. Dated this 8th day of July, 2005. Al Fraser SClerk of Courts Ba ler Cunur,i Florida By Bonnie M. Pallesphi As Deputy Clerk 7/14-8/4c N THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR 'BAKER COuNTY FLORIDA. CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO 02 2005.CC-48 SUMMATYME, LLC, as assignee of UMLIC VP LLC aS Isnr, o, Golidojme Credil Corjo- rali..'n a. asr..qrie or C'nase Maananr, Bank. iujccieSio, oy mercgr I.:, Cnem..:al Bank as Iru-le lor GCC Hicme Equiry Trust 1990-1 as 35a'r,.ne l or lOroin', Crired Cc.rporaIorn a ais- -',gne .:.1 Un.ersZl Budders SE Irnc Plaintiff, vs MAGGIE STEWART; UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTH-i-'! ER CLAIMANTS j CARL STELART . ceased BAt Moka't FLORIDA WA. CHO. I.A BANtIN':'f. fKv a SouinTruBl Banrk I.' Soui:liTru-I Bark ,,i Floria tNaiiorla Asi~acalor,, f/k/a Citizens Bank of Macclenny; CITIFINAN-' ClAL INC. 1, l a C.iTmm eri al C.reai Corp.:.raior WELLS FARGO FInIANCIAL FLORIDA INC I ki'5 rIJ",ra;r l Fninsr,,:ia Fior ii inc JULIA PERKNSi JULIA HA''ES3a.k a JULIA STEWART and JOCHN. JANE DOE i,'lljus names prepe e.iing lenrnrii. in possession, Defendants. AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION TO: MAGGIE STEWART .P.O. Box 55 Sanderson, FL 32087 and JULIA HA'iE' S .a kaJULIA STEWART P.O. Bdx55. S'nar.i -.,:,n FL 3208: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED rmai a', aci.on Sto foreclose a mrongage an.r enior. c a deoi orng. pursuant to a rrongage a itid lo record ojn De member 14, 1989, in Cnc,:al Recoras BOOk' 192 al Page 269 of the Putii: Rec:or.s ol Baker County, Florida, for properryL des-ibed as follows A part of Government Lot 19, Section 36. Township 2 South Range 20 East, Baker County, Florida, more particular- ly described as follows: Commence at the Southwesterly corner of said Lot 19; thence North 00 degrees 27' 17" West. along the Westerly line of said Government Lot 19, 330 : hence North 87 degrees 52' 57 East, 322.67' to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 27 17" East 25', thence North 87 degrees 52' 57" East 161.33'; thence North 00 degrees 27' 17 West 210.43 feel; thence South 87 degrees 52 57' West 161.33': thence South 00 degrees 27' 17 East, 185.43' to the point of be- ginning. Except part in official records volume 170 page 126. Except part in official records volume 170, page 126 described as follows: A part of Government Lol 19. Section 36,, Township 2 South. Range 20 East, Baker County, Florida and being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Southwesterly cor- ner of said Lot 19; thence North 00 de- grees 27 minutes 17 seconds Wesi, .along the Westerly line of said Lot 19, 330 feet; thence North 87 degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds East,'322.67 feet; 'thence North 00 degrees 27 minutes 17 seconds West 80.22 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 87 degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds East 161.33 feet; Ihence North 00 degrees 27 minutes 17 seconds West 105.21 feet; thence South 87 degrees 52 min- utes 57 seconds West 161.33 feet; thence South00 degrees 27 minutes 17 seconds East, 105.21 feet to the point of beginning and being in area 0.38 acres more or less. Together with rights of ingress, egress, drainage and utilities, less and except any road right of way. and a promissory note of even date has been fil- ed agansl you You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Ronald B. Cohn. Esquire of Arnstein & Lehr, LLP, whose ad dress is 1110 North Florida Avenue, Tampa, Flori- da 33602, on or before the 8th day of August, 2005 and file the original with tle clerk of this court either before service on plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter. Otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. DATED JulI 7, 2005. Al. Fraser ,Clerk of Courts by Jamie Crews as Deputy Clerk Ronald B. Cohn, Esquire 111.0 North Florida Avenue Tampa, FL 33602 813-254-1400 813-254-5324 (fax) 7/14-21c The Baker County D;isrict School Board and the Board ol Counry Commissoners will hold the following public hearing nn Tupsdny. July 19,' 2005, in the Distrctl School Board Meoting Room located at 301 South Boulevard East; Macctlny, Florida. Beginning at 7:00 pm Impact fees-joint public hearing with Board of County Commtssion , ers and School Board. The public is Invited and en~\turtad t at- tend. No official action will be taln i Liiir, er Ing. 6't23 '1.1( .. . YOU-STORE MINI STORAGE 305 E. Fl. Avenue Macclenny, Florida 32063 The following unit containing such property as furniture, household goods, etc., will be sold at public auction on July 15 at 9:00 am to pay back rent. Tenant has up until the time of the sale to satisfy back rent. Floyd J. Proctor #90 Archie Crews #91 7/7-14C IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE NO.: 02-2004-CA-0112 DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, F/K/A BANKERS TRUST COMPA- NY, AS TRUSTEE Plaintiff, vs. MARY DOWLING, UNKNOWN TENANT I; AMERICAN GENERAL HOME EQUITY, INC., and any unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, cred- itors, and other unknown persons or unknown spouses claiming by, through and under any of the above-named defendants, Defendants AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS hereby given that the under- signed Clerk of the Circuit Court of Baker County,. Florida wilj on the 27th day'of July, 2005,at 11:00 o'clock am at the East.door of the Baker County Courthouse in Macclenny, Florida, offer, for.sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following-described property situate in Baker County, Florida: Parcel 24 Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the North- east 1/4 of Section 18,,Township 1 South, Range 21 East, Baker County, Florida, being more particularly de- scribed 'as follows: For a point of refer- ence commence at the Southwest cor- ner of said Northeast 114 of the North- east 1/4, thence run North 882 52 min- utes, 25 seconds East along the South line of said Northeast 1/4 of the North- east 1/4, a distance of 979.73 feet to the West right-of-way line of Raulerson Road; thence run North 142 34 minutes 37 seconds West along said West right-of-way line, a distance of 562.83 feet to the point of curve of a curve concaved Southwesterly, having a ra- dius of 2619.66 feet; thence run along and around said curve, a chordbear- ing and distance of North 159 38 min- utes, 22 seconds West, 97.10 feet to the point of beginning; thence run South 88' 52 minutes, 25 seconds West, a distance of 560.52 feel: thence run Nortn 00+ 23 minutes, 33 seconds East, a distance of 260.00 feet: thence run North 88' 52 minutes 25 seconds East, a distance of 466.29 feet to said West right-of-way line and said curve: thence run along and around said curve, a chord bearing ana distance of South 19 42 minutes, 08 seconds East, 274.19 feet to the point of begin- ning. purSuaj3r I. Ire 3rnTri,-,ed inlai ludqejlTieit .inered in a ci .- m ir inu r, sai,. 'l,-un. ine srjle 0Cl .hicn ;'.na..;5i- a .ooe SWITN'ESS my hand and officialiseal of'said .:cun irs :i3irlai .l .iune 20V0 II y':.u are a peECris' Mir, a drsal itry wri, needs accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to ,".u i.,' Ir e p. n'.:.'.' : 1 ir"' n ..e aii' arice Pleas .:c-.nlal C.-.Lin 4drnr,,-iisrai,.:.r, 31 339' E Ma:,:lerny A'.e nu. Macleriny Florid 32063. Telephone 19gC0 259.3121 Airn,,r 2 workng days ... your recpil or InhI rj umenl II you are hear- ng :or ...:ce r mpare,. c:3ll 1.800.9.55.8771 Al Fraser Clerk of Courts By: Jamie Crews As Deputy Clerk FRANKA.REDER Butler'& Hosch, P.A. : 3185 S. Conway Rd., Ste. E. Orlando, Florida 32812 Telephone: (407) 381-5200 S7/14-21c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT I AND FOR BAKER COUNTY. FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 02-2005-CP-0034 IN.RE ESTATE OF ASUNCION CROW Deceased. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION The adm,nr,,irsir, of lre estate of Asuncion Cruo,.. ae-ceaseo File Jurnb-er 02-2005-CP-0034, is pending, n ire Pr'.-'aie Coun, Baker County, Florda, I5e addires. i Ar.,1 r,~ l s 339 East Mac- cierniy A.ei.ue &Maccienr,V Florida 32063. The names and addresses of the personal represeri lave aro ir e personal representative's arorney are set lonrr, relovi ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are notified that: All persons on whom this notice is served who have. objections that challenge the validity of :hre al. the qualifications of the personal repre- senlative venue, or jurisdiction of this court are required to file their objections with this court with- ,r. me later ol ir.ree mrins, ah-r the date of the lirs pubri'aiion ol Inrs noti:e or thirty days after the dale of service of a 3 'Opy Of this rniice on Inem All creditors of ihe de:edent ana .:.iner per sons having claims or demands 3aga-l dece denis estaie including unmatured coningeni or unllqudaled claS,,T, on whom a copy of this no- lice ,s served. ritnin three months after the date o ire first publication of this notice must file their clam with this court within the later of three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or thirty days after the date of service of a copy of this notice on them. All other creditors of the decedent and per- sons having claims or demands against the dece- dent's estate including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court within three monthsafter the date of the first publication of this notice. ALL CLAIMS AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. SThe date of the first publication of this notice is July 14, 2005. Attorney for personal representatives: FRANK E. MALONEY, JR., ESQUIRE Florida Bar No.: 142990 445 East Macclenny Avenue Macclenny, FL 32063 Telephone: (904) 259-3155 Personal Representatives: Janis L. Crow Ira Gainey 7/14-21c PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCES OF BAKER COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at 6:01 p.m. the Baker County Board of County Commissioners during regular meeting to be held at the BaRer County Administration Building. 55 North Third Street, Macclenny, FL will consider the following Ordinances on Second Reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2005-19 AN ORDINANCE OF BAKER COUNTY FLORIDA,,AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 91-21, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN: SECTION 163, FLORIDA STATUTES, PROPOSING AN AMENDM ENT TO THE FUTURE LAN D USE ELEMENT AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP. OF THE ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, WITH RESPECT TO A PARCEL OF LAND BEING APPROXIMATELY 347.20 ACRES IN SIZE, PURSUANT TO AN APPLICATION SUBMITTED.BY GLEN PLANTATION, LTD; PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN LAND USE 'CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICIULTULRE ZONES A AND B TO RESIDENTIAL ZONE D;i PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCE NO. 2005-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF BAKER, FLORIDA, REZONING 347.20 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY GLEN PLANTATION,,LTD FROM AG 10 AND AG 7.5 TO SRC 1; PROVIDING SEVERABILITYAND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCE NO. 2005-21 AN ORDINANCE OF BAKER COUrNTY. FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1-1, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 163, FLORIDA STATUTES, PROPOSING AN. AMNENDMENT'TO THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT.AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, WITH RESPECT TO A PARCEL OF LAND BEING APPROXIMATELY 28 ACRES IN. SIZE, PURSUANT TO AN APPLICATION SUB- MITTED BY GLEN ST. MARY NURSERIES; PROVIDING FORA CHANGE IN LAND USE CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURE ZONE B TO COMMERCIAL; PROVIDING SEV- ERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCE NO. 2005-23 SAN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF BAKER, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 91-1, AS AMENDED, ADOPTING A LARGE SCALE TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT; AMENDING POLICY A.1.9.3 OF THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT; RELATING TO THE LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 163, FLORIDA STATUTES, PROVIDING SEV- ERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Said proposed Ordinances may be inspected by the public at the Baker County Planning Department, 81' North Third Street, Macclenny. Florida from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an inter- preter to participate in this proceedifig should contact the Administration Department at (904) 259-3613 at least 48 hours prior to the time of the hearing. III THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, July 14, 2005 Page Eight OBITUARIES Mr. Goldsmith, Georgia native Charles Daniel Goldsmith, 66, of Glen St. Mary died July 9, 2005 at his residence. He was a native of Georgia and made Glen St. Ma- ry his home for the past 45 years. He retired from the State of Flori- da as an agricultural inspector with 25 years of service. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Goldsmith was predeceased by parents John H. and Emma M. Reynolds Goldsmith. Survivors in- clude his wife of 40 years, Linda Goldsmith; sons Charles Gold- smith (Lea), Daniel Adam Gold- smith and Brian Goldsmith of Glen St. Mary; daughters Sharon Trous- dale (James) and Tina Goldsmith of Glen St. Mary; three brothers and six sisters; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. A service was.held July 12 at Glen Friendship Tabernacle with Pastor Albert Starling officiating. Interment followed at Macedonia Cemetery in Macclenny. V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services of Mac- clenny was in charge of arrange- ments. Betty. Hackett dies at age 70 Betty Jean Fletcher Hackett, 70, of Glen St. Mary died July 11, 2005 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was born January 24, 1935 in Fitzgerald, Ga., and lived in Jacksonville prior to moving to Glen St. Mary in 1993. Mrs. Hackett was predeceased by daughter Teresa Jean Gill; par- ents James W. and Willowise Jones Fletcher. Survivors include grandchildren Ashley Crossland of Glen St. Mary and Danyel Gill of Macclenny; sister Linda Spagen of Naples, Fla.; brother Ralph Fletch- er (Doris) of Sanderson. A graveside service was held July 13 at 2:00 pm at Taylor Cem- tierN v. ith Pastor,Jim Cox ofticiat.- iig. V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Ser- vices of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements. ""unlat~ SI~h SundaU Mu S uSun la) Ew Baldwin funeral for Jack Mealor Jack Edward Mealor, 55, of Jacksonville died July 11, 2005. He was born March 26, 1950. Mr. Mealor was predeceased by parents Gene and Erma Mealor. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Denese Mealor; son James; daughters Megan Hall (Ronnie) and Kaitlin; brother Ray Mealor; sister Susan Gordon. The family received friends on July 13 from 6-8 pm at Prestwood Funeral Home of Baldwin. A ser- vice was held Thursday, July 14 at the Westside Family Worship Cen- ter in Jacksonville with Revs. Ed- ward Sapp and Linda Sparks offi- ciating. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions may be made to World Vis- ion in honor of Jack Edward Meal- or, PO Box 9716, Department W, Federal Way, WA 98063-9716. Jeffrey Sessions of Baldwin dies Jeffrey Clark Sessions, 48, of Baldwin died.July 9, 2005 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born February 1, 1957. He was predeceased by parents James and Mary Benery Sessions. Survivors include sister Cheryl Speiner; nephews Mathew and Luke; aunt Barbara Benery. A graveside service was held Ju- ly 14 at 11:00 am at Long Branch Cemetery with Bro. Dale Hodges officiating. Prestwood Funeral Home of Baldwin was in charge of arrangements. S Mt. Zion N.C. NMethodist Church I Hw. 121 N. 259-4461 Sunday\ School 10 0il Sunday' morning service 11-00 Sunday\ night senice 6:00 VWed. service -:00 p.m. ,j-. THE CHURCH TH. RE .B' _', CR E : ' SE.. E!,fE ItVELCOMOt. || ,as,t:'h Rca'. Bobl',bi Griffin i K8 . F. IF' T A F % 1 FB I NI F CC -1 C I F N N N h i i )rn in, %%ir~hip 'fing Worship lj:'I a Wdn,.-Am Bildll SSimb 111: 15 am rhurda I'juth pmIill pm *- 1 1:1II pni :lllI pm i iice oPIE Star Tallant, 3, funeral July 11th Star MacKenzie Tallant, 3, of Macclenny died July 5, 2005 at her home in.Macclenny. She was born February 3, 2002 in Benton- ville, Ark. She is survived by her father Thomas Raymond Fleissner of Macclenny; mother Kimberly Tal- lant of Jacksonville; grandmother Mary Tallant of Ark.; grandparents Roger and Mary Bezona of Mac- clenny. A service was held July 11 at V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Home of Macclenny with Pastor David Lawson officiating. Gospel sing A benefit gospel concert for Ra- mona Brazell of the Brazells will be held Saturday, July 16 at 5:30 pm at Russell Baptist Church of Green Cove Springs. The sing will feature Vonnie Woods, Jimmy Weeks, Brad Weeks, The Basford Brothers Quartet, Holy Ground Trio, Pure Heart and The Harper Brothers. Refresh- ments will be served. For informa- tion, call (904) 945-5410 cell, or (904) 529-9604. Clothing drive The First United Methodist Church of Macclenny Clothes Closet will have a clothing drive on Saturday, July 16 from 9-11 am. You may bring your unneeded children's clothes. They should be clean, folded and gently used. Thank you for your donations. For more information, call 259-7494. Special singers The New Taylor Singers will. perform on Sunday, July 17 at 6:00 pm at First Assembly of God ' of Macdlenny; St. James Episcopal Church Minnesi-ta Ave. Mac.tenny, Fla. 259-7331 Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Service 10:00 am Special service McCray's Chapel Church will have a special service titled Men 'Standing Up for God on July 16 at 7:00 pm. For more information, call Ver- dell Morgan at 755-9053. I Rocking Chair Comer For the past two weeks, the Mac- clenny Senior Center, four Clay County centers and Second Har- vest food bank have been happy recipients of thousands of eggs left over as Billy and Peggy Kinghorn retired from their poultry business. The Council.on Aging obtains USDA commodity foods on a quar- terly basis for distribution to Baker County seniors. Commodities will be ready for pick up at the Senior Center from 9:00 am-4:00 pin on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 19- 20. Current CoA commodity cli- ents will be contacted by phone. The Council Advisory Council and site participants are collecting items for a giant August yard sale. The sale will be held Friday and Saturday, August 19-20, at the fair- grounds. All proceeds will benefit the center's Senior Activities group. To donate, call 259-2223 for pick up. SENIORS' MENU for the week of July 18-22 MONDAY: Chicken & rice, Oriental vegetables, cornbread, gelatin w/topping and milk.. TUESDAY: Beef stew & rice, stewed vegetables, biscuit, banana pudding and milk. WEDNESDAY: Cheesburger on bun, potato salad, tomatoes, pickles, fruit mix and milk. THURSDAY: Battered fish, coleslaw, roll, cake w/icing and milk, FRIDAY: Smoked sausage, rice, stewed tomatoes, cornbread, lemon pudding and milk. Press Advertising Deadline 4 pm Monday Jesus: The Way, The Truth and The Life Sunday School 10:00 A.M. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. WeJ. Eve. Worship 7:30 P.NM. 'Pastor Rev. Shannon Conner North 6th Street Macclenny 259-3500 REVIVAL MACCLENNY CHURCH OF CHRIST 573 S. 5th St. 259-6059 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 am Fellowship 10:30 am 11:00 am 11:00 am '; \\'Wed Bible StLidv\ u : ... :Sl.I pm , .:'' '. ,S, F. .IMini.,ur -.S.y Night-....am P.. Kit'hing DINKINS NEW CONGREGATIONAL METHODIST CHURCH 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 Where Everyone is Somebody and Je us Is ihe Lejder EVERYONE WELCOME Pastor Rev. Ernie Terrell SANDERSON CONGREGATIONAL HOLINESS CHURCH CR 127 N., SANDERSON, FL SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 AM MORNING WORSHIP 11:OO AM SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP 6:00 PM WED. EVENING PRAYER SERV. 7:30 PM PASTOR: ORAL E.LYONS i /FAITH BIBLE" SFirst United FAITH BIBLE Methodist CHURCH Cor n Chulrch.l \ew Hop /for the C minmI'l Fite Churche Road 93 N. 5th St., Macclenny- 259- i.1 H, 12 Srnder.rn, FL Sunday School:' 10:00 am Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Youth: 6:00 pm Sunday Moning \orship 11:00a.m. Wednesday Dinner: 5:45 pm ed.Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Dinner: 5:45 pmS Wednesday Worship: 6:15 pmunNigh i 7:00p.m. S.Inhn I Hnav .I Patnr \ Fidelfll: lia'ms-Pastor I "The Spirit Fillina Church" I Ix* ..;-- < Come and magnify the Lord and worship with us Glen Friendhip Tabernacle Clinton Ave. Glen St. Mary WJXR Radio Service Sunday 8:30 am Morning Worship Service 10:30 am Children's Church 11:30 am Evangelistic 6:00 pm Bible Study (Wed.) 7:30 pm Rev. Albert Sjarling Home: 259-3982 Church: 259-6521 First Baptist Church GLEN ST. MARY,, FLORIDA iSunday School 9:45 AM Sunday Morning Worship 11 AM Sunday Evening Worship 6 PM r B Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 PM "A Beacon to Baker; Pastor Tim Patterson County" 259-6977 Perry Hays, Associate Pastor Michael D. Schatz, Associate Pastor PUBLIC NOTICE The Baker County Recreation Task Force will hold a public meeting on Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 1:30 pm at the Baker County Commission Chambers, located at 55 N. Third Street, Macclenny, FL 32063, for the sole purpose of discussing a grant application to be submitted to thfe Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program for the development of St. Mary's Shoals. The public or any interested persons are invited to attend. For further information, please contact Mr. Bobby Hancock, Project Manager at (904) 259-3613. Sunday, July 24- Friday, July 29 7:00 pm nightly ro. James Taylor, speaker Special Singing Moniiac Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Bill Joris H.A. / 18 15 o. Mocniac.' Ga. Sen Dav 2' CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP TEMPLE I ir Sasor Independent Pentecostal Cb u rib 59-4940 Seventh St. & Ohio Ave., Macclenny Sunday School 10:00 Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 Wednesday Night Service 7:00 Radio WJXR 92.1 Sunday 9:15 Youth Programs Sunday School 10:00 am Common Ground Sunday 11:00 am Common Ground Wed. (Teens) 7:00 pm God Kids Sunday 11:00 am God Kids Wednesday 7:00 pm G Tim Thomas 259-4575 am am pm pm am Youth Pastor ary Crummey www.christianfel lowshiptemple.com SQelcome First Baptist Church of Sanderson CR 229 S., Sanderson, FL Sunday School 10:00 am I Sun. Morning Worship 11:00 am SSun. Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wed. Eve. Bible Study 7:00 pm Phtr'b Bob6Christrha' .'\ ,- '- r ,. .. I. r .11.,I I. ... . "I Loring Church rilh a Growing vision of Excelle 1'" idl ll --ir,;i 3,.h,,,,I I,,. ,lin, -- I ,'Itr ;",.' H 6l I I/ I A Jr Nominee veterans for honor I The Olivers 50th anniversary Don and Billie Oliver of Mac- clenny celebrated their 50th wed- ding anniversary June 29th. They marked the occasion with a family. reunion of their four children and their families: Jimmy and Nancy Oliver of Taylor and their sons Bobb% and Dusti of lacclenny; Mike and Debbie Oliver of Sandia Park, N.M. and daughter Katie: Jo- ann Oliver of Auburn, Calif. and daughter Cr.stal of Orange City. Fla.; Rodney and Sharon Oliver of Grand Rapids, Mich., and their children Jenessa and Kevin. The families met in Chattanooga, Tenn., and spent a week seeing all the sights. Don and Billie met and were married in the Rochester. linn., area. Don got a job with IBM, where he worked for 32 years, transferring to Boca Raton, Fla., in 1972. There Billie worked for 20 years with FP&L. After Don's re- tirement in 1987 and Billie's in 1992, they moves to Baker Count\ in 2001 to be near son Jimm). Their family wishes all of God's blessing on them and a prayer for many more happy) )ears together. Community dinner The Toston-La Frans' Funeral -jpsa., Psosoo r, 4con.m unit. gat _ring foat the B'aikr Countv area. They invite you to join them at 499 9th St. in Macclenn\ on July 16 from 12:30-6:30 pm. There will be barbeque, Christian entertain- ment with games, fun and prizes. For more information, call (904) 356-7643. PRESS AD~ mVERTg :ISIN 'DALN 4M3ONA Air Jackson and Als. Conner July 16th vows Mary and Cind. Conner of Tay- lor and Jerry and Kim Jackson of Macclenny are pleased to an- nounce the upcoming marriage of their children, Melissa Kay Con- ner and Bradley Edwin Jackson. They will wed on July 16 at 5:00 pm at First Baptist Church in Glen St. Mary. Aden Starling Brother arrives Madison and Myles Morrison and Gabby Starling are proud to announce the birth of brother Aden James Starling on July 7 at Baptist Medical Center. He weighed eight pounds one ounce and \was 21 inches long. Proud parents are Carrie Jesse- man and Adam Starling of Mac- clenny. Grandparents are Jimmy and Renee Jesseman, George and Ann Crawford, Escow\ and Glenda Starling of Macclenn). ,Mr. Hodges and Als Hardnle August wedding Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Hartley of Nlacclenny are pleased to an- nounce the engagement of daughter Brandi Ka e to James C. Hodges. son of \janesaj Ta\ lor-Harrell of Glen St. Mary and J.C. Hodges of Macclenny. The couple plan to marry Au- gust 27 at Christian Fellowship Temple. Thanks so much The senior citizens at the Coun- cil on Aging \would like to give a special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Kinghom for the eggs they are do- nating to us. and Diane Williams for delivering them. Had it up to here with your satellite provider? Tired of high satellite bills? Tired of paying high prices for pay-per-view? TODAY IS YOUR LUCKY DAY! Step into Free Air Programming Services No monthly bill. No hidden fees. Call for more information- (904) 955-3454 (361) 688-5324 Brian Christopher AcHenr' and Jessica Denise Snell of lacclenny were married at a private ceremony on June 4. The couple will reside in Alacclenny. iTe bride is lthe daughter ofA.nthonv & Connie Snell of Mlacclenny. She is currently employed at St. I incent s medical Center and a stmdetud i FCCJ. The groom is the son of 'a1yne McHenrn of Alacclenny and Joy Gregory of Ft. lMycrs. Hi is cur- rently employed at lIl-Alart Distribution Center. HOT AS A FIRECRACKER! AuoLon-s Low, m~~ kAs 3 SAL P R... COUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION As a member of Country Federal Credit Union you're not a customer.. You're a member of our family! 602 South Sixth Street Macclenny 1904 259-6702 US 90 West Glen St. Mary (904) 259-6702 100 South Lima Street Baldwin, FL (904) 266-1041 I. ~r.. I e- - Happy 6' Birthday SMadison Shae Morrison We love you, Mama S Myles & Adam E Congressman Ander Crenshaw I will honor the contributions of all World War II veterans during a fall ceremony by presenting them with certificates of Special Congres- sional Recognition to commemo- rate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. Congressman Crenshaw is call- ing on all World War II veterans who served on active duty at any time between December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946 and reside within the Fourth Congressional District of Florida to contact his office or go to his website to ob- tain an application. To determine eligibility for the certificate, veterans must complete an application and submit a copy of their service discharge docu- ment. The deadline for submitting an application for this year's ceremo- ny is September 30. Applications may be obtained at Crenshaw.- house.gov or by contacting his lo- cal offices at (904) 598-0481 or (386) 365-3316 or for those in the 850 area code, 888-755-5607. Completed applications and documentation should be mailed to 1061 Riverside Avenue, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32204. NEF Agency on Agingt meet The Northeast Florida Area SAgency on Aging \\ill hold anad- visory council meeting on July 21 at 1:00 pm at Wolfe Conference Room of Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine. The purpose of this meeting is for general ad\isor\ council business. There is also a Board of Direc- tors meeting on July 27 at 1:00 pm in the same place. The purpose of this meeting is for general board business and voting on committee recommendations. The public is welcome at both meetings. Copies of agendas may be obtained by contacting the Northeast Florida Area Agenc\ on Aging. Inc.. 4401 Westconnett BlId., 2nd Floor, Jackson\ ille, or bN calling 777-2106. Mon.- Wed. 11-3 Thurs.- Sat. 11-9 pm Dine-In ~ Carryout Catering NEW BEVERAGE MENU **NEW** Hamburgers & Hot Dogs $1.19 each L.------------------ ,SUMMER SPECL - Wings&More...., TUESDAYMNIGHTS 6-9:00 PM.; :I ,'..: "Friday & Saturday Night Special" 8 oz. New York Strip Steak or 8 oz. Ribeve Steak Sr. or Smoked Salmon Only $10 99 Includes Baked Potato & Salad. 4-,~ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ADOPTION OF LARGE SCALE AMENDMENTS TO THE BAKER COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Baker County Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider adoption of amendments to the adopted Baker County Comprehensi\e Plan as required b\ the Florida Department of Community Affairs, pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 163. THE PROPOSED LARGE SCALE AMENDMENT PACKAGE CPA-05-01 CONSISTS OF CHANGES TO THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP CHiANGING THE LAND USE OF APPROXIMATELY 347.20 ACRES FROI AGRICULTURE ZONES A AND B TO RESIDENTIAL ZONE D (GLEN PLANTATION, LTD. APPLICATION); AND CHANGING THE LAND USE OF 28 ACRES FROM AGRICULTURE ZONE B TO COMMERCIAL. (GLEN ST. ML-ARY NURSERIES): ANIENDING POLICY. 1.9.3 OF THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT; RELATING TO THE LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 163, FLORIDA STATUTES (BAKER COUNTY); THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, WHEN AMENDED, bMAY CHANGE THE USE OF LAND AND MAY AFFECT THE PERMITTED USE OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN BAKER COUNTY. '", .... --7.- THE BAKER COUNTY COMMISSION ACT- ING AS THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODY, 4K. ': WILL HOLD AN ADOPTION PUBLIC HEAR- ING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2005 AT 6:01 ''-PM AT THE BAKER COUNTY ,DMINISTRA- S TION BUILDING, COMMISSION ROOM, 55 NORTH THIRD STREET, MACCLENNY, FLORIDA. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN -- THIS MATTER MAY APPEAR AND BE HEARD. If any member of the public desires to appeal any decision made at this public hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and for that purpose may need to ensure that he/she transcribe a ver- batim record of the proceedings, which record would include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons) needing a spe- cial 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 BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, July 14, 2005 Page Nine Butch's Paint & Body Shop 5573 Harley Thrift Rd. YOUR ONE STOP COLLISION CENTER ALL MAJOR & MINOR REPAIR SForeign & Domestic Dupont Lifetime Warranty Paint 7 ..11. Computer Estimating Insurance Claim Work Computerized C\ olor Matching AiI Fully Insured *9- Stop in for your free estimate O-o* r en5--a-car DROP-OFF 259-3785 On 6th St. next to Frank Taylor Insurance' 259-2404 259-4798 I llll li -Wllrl K" r THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, July 14, 2005 Page Ten League denies protest; Yulee eliminates Baker BY LAURA BETH BRINER Press Sports The Little League district tour- nament game between the Baker County and Yulee major division teams was postponed last week after a protest about the eligibility of Yulee's pitcher. The protest was lodged by Highlands, which had lost to Yulee July 7 in the tournament, which was held at the Knabb Sports Complex. Yulee was forced to use its backup pitcher when its starter came down with appendicitis. Af- ter its 7-1 victory, Yulee was slat- ed to play Baker County in the semifinals Friday afternoon. Highlands, however, questioned the pitcher's eligibility, claiming he didn't play the required 50 per- cent of league games. Phil Duval, president of Baker County Little League, said the protest was sent to the regional office, which couldn't make a de- termination. From there it went to the Na- tional Little League offices in Williamsport, Pa. Officials there asked for more documentation and by game time on Friday, a de- cision still hadn't been reached, so the Baker-Yulee game was postponed until Saturday morn- ing. By then, officials had rejected- the protest, ruling that the Yulee pitcher was eligible. Yulee went on to defeat Baker, eliminating the hosts from the double-elimination tournament. Baker had lost to the Navy Ortega League July 7. Yulee was scheduled to play NOL for the championship. In other Little League tourna- ments: Baker County I beat Arlington on July 8 in the 9- to 10-year-old division, and lost to San Mateo the next day. They were sched- uiled to play the winner of the St. Augustine vs. Highlands 2 on Ju- ly 12. .Baker Counts II ~%is climinat- .ed from the tournament. l'e .HJuTi: division; B'ks-r- County beat -ighlands and San Mateo last week and were sched- uled to play Arlington July 11. In the Senior division, Baker County lost to Highlands July 6 after beating Yulee and losing to San Mateo. The second loss elim- inated them. The 11-year-olds were sched- uled to begin their competition against Arlington July 12. The Knabb Sports Complex will play host to the Section 3 Fi- nals. Section 3 encompasses our own District 11, and Districts 19 and 22, which means that teams from as far away as Port St. John will be playing here at the end of July. Football and cheering signups There will football and cheer- leader sign-ups every Saturday in July from 8:00 am to noon. There will be three opportunities in Au- gust on August 2 and 4 from 5-8 pm, and final sign-up August 6 from 8:00 am to noon. All sign-ups are at Memorial Field behind the BP station on US 90. The fee for joining is $45, and a copy of birth.certificate and proof of insurance are required. For anyone interested in coach- ing little league football or cheer- leading, there is a mandatory coaches' meeting on Monday July 18 at 7:00 pm. There is a second meeting on Monday, August 1 at 7:00 pm. Until the Fat Lady Sings OBSERVATIONS BY BOB GERARD As anyone who knows me will be quick to tell you, I am an abso- lute fanatic about the Olympic Games. One of my best times was attending the 1996 Games in At- lanta, and I follow them every four years. The Olympics have been in the news twice this week even though they are still a couple of years off. Early last week, London was nam- ed as the site of the 2012 Games, setting off celebrations in that city that were unfortunately) dampened the next day by the terrorist attack in the city's subways and on a dou- ble decker bus. The other Olympic news was certainly more American in nature. The International Olympic Com- mittee voted to remove baseball and softball from the Games. The two sports have been contested as full Olympic events in Sydney and Athens. *The IOC's reasoning was that the sports are "too American." In other words, they are not played around the world. I was a little baffled by this. I suppose softball may be an American sport. Certainly the .American squad dominated in Sd- ney and Athens. Oniv fh- -istrali- n-,-4Uvh:.c been compe1iii\e a gaini-... the American t.ajm led by Dot Richardson. But baseball? Granted, baseball Baker County Touchdown Club Youth Football & Cheerleader Sign-Ups I Every Saturday in July- 8:00am 12:00pm August 2nd & 4th . "^ 5-8:00 pm FINAL SIGN-UP | Saturday, August 6 8:00 AM NOON . All sign-ups are at Memorial Field behind the BP station on Hwy. 90. Fee-$45 Copy of Birth Certificate & proof of insurance isn't played throughout the world, but it is played in enough places to warrant its inclusion as an Olym- pic sport. Baseball is huge in Cen- tral America and the Caribbean. It is also very big in the far east, with Japan being a baseball superpow- er. Taiwan also is a baseball power and it is that country's most popu- lar sport. All you have to do is nteinarof Recogniton. Coveral has over 35,000 customers serced ty more than 6,700 Franchise Owners who are supported by a netwok o 85+ reglono Support Centers hrtoughou the world. Coveroll hoas been repeatedly recognized by the norlon's leading business publleotons, Success Magazine recognized Coverall as one of their Franchise Gold 200 companies in Ihe year 2000. Entrepreneux Magaze's 22nd anrnul Franchise 500 ranked Coverll as the Farest Growing Comnrciol Cleaning FrnchWng Company In eAmeicao lo 2001. FiwowM ~m Volleyball tryouts There will be volleyball tryouts on August 4 from 2-4 pm at the BCHS gym. This is open to all high school girls. All girls must have a physical. 4- CLEANING CONCEPt Coverall of North Florida 8647 Baypine Road, Suite 106 Jacksonville, FL 32256 Ph: 904-281-2522 Fax: 904-281-9089 FREE ESTIMATES 259-5025 * 229-1 251-5312 115 Licensed & Insured 0 note - SEE A ZONING VIOLATION? Report it anonymously 259-3354 look at the success of Taiwan in the Little League World Series to see that. I would say baseball is at least as international as some full Olympic sports. Team handball is played pri- marily in central Europe. The mix- ture of hockey and soccer is a huge spectator sport in Hungary and Romania, but very few teams out- side of there are competitive. Put baseball back in the Olym- pics. What can it hurt? 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A complete legal description of the subject property by metes and bounds may be Obtained from the office of the Town Clerk. :-- a - A public hearing on the adoption of the propose ordi- nance, pursuant to Section 171.044, Florida Statutes, \ill be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at Town Hall. The Town Council meeting will begin at 7:00 pm and the public hearing will be held shortly after the meet- ing is called to order. Interested persons may appear at the hearing and be heard regarding the adoption of the proposed amendment. SThe proposed ordinance is available for review at the Town Clerk's Office, Town Hall, on Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Should any person decide to appeal any decision made as a result of this hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verba- tim record of theses proceedings is made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceed- ing'should contact the Town Clerk at (904) 259-3777 at least 48 hours prior to the time of the hearing. Join the Baker County Family SYMCA's 'Elite' Boot Camp. To find out more, call 259-0898. Baker County Touchdown Club MANDATORY COACHES MEETING For anyone interested in coaching football or cheerleading Monday, July 18 ** 7:00 pm Second week- Monday, August 1 ** 7:00 pm What good Is a business if it has no customers? We are commilled to your success. Mhen you join ... jr :.. r, . Cove'. you w be provided w stoteol-t t rr ur.. Mldw trtr. orn equipment cnd sul potOpckage. m' and most nirporloniy an initial customer bose m f o For mre. 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For some people,..bar- becue should be smothered in sauce. For others, the idea of sauce corrupting the taste of good smok- ed meat is scandalous. I have found good barbecue joints (they aren't restaurants to a barbecue fan, they're joints) all over the country. When I write about them, I invariably have peo- ple come back and tell me how awful they were,.and if usually re- volves around the sauce or no sauce preference. I've eaten at a hole-in-the-wall barbecue joint in Dallas with an hour-long wait where you don't even get silverware. The barbecue is stacked on a piece of white bread and served on a sheet of wax pa- per. Don't you dare ask for sauce or somebody wearing a rodeo buckle will look at you and say, "You ain't from around here, are ya, boy?" Rhonda's Diner, just over the state line in St. George, Ga., caters to both tastes. You can get a big basket of ribs or pork butt that is completely naked of any sauce. Then, if you so choose, you can smother it with a tangy tomato- based barbecue sauce. Rhonda's Diner isn't a complete mystery to Baker Countians. When I was there for my sister-in- law Debbie Norman's birthday, there were a number of Baker County barbecue fans at Rhonda's., Rhonda's Diner is all about the food. It is a diner pure and simple. Don't expect a lot of ambience or. ferns or atmosphere. It's a barbe- cue joint and that's the way I like ;it. There's no frills here, except maybe for. the piano in the corer that patrons have been known to play. It's the barbecue that counts at Rhonda's and you can taste why. I went on a Friday, when patrons were ordering one of the three spe- cials. You could have fried catfish, ribs or butt. I had the ribs and my wife had the butt. I don't think you could go wrong with any of the choices. The special came with potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw and bread. In short, all the barbecue fa- vorites were there to be had. The potato salad had a little more mus- tard than I like and the cole slaw a little less horseradish; but again that's just a matter of taste. But the beans oh, the beans. The baked beans could have been a meal in themselves. I judge baked beans against Sonny's bak- ed beans. Though I'm only so-so on Sonny's barbecue, their beans are heaven. Rhonda's aren't far be- hind. Big yum! As for the ribs, they were plen- tiful and tasty. They were heavily smoked, meaty and well-cooked. These were tender and had a pretty good amount of meat on each bone. I fall somewhere in the middle of the sauce no sauce fight. If I like the sauce, I will put a little on the ribs to enhance the taste, but I Country Club Lounge's WEEKLY EVENT SCHEDULE Walton scholarship awarded to Talbert Paul Anthony Talbert, a recent honors graduate of Baker County High School, recently won the Sam Walton Community Scholarship via the local Wal-Mart store. The son of Tony and Rerav of Macclennv, he was a member of the Titan Twelh e and graduated in the top ten of Ins class and will attend Jacksonville University in the fall. He plans to major in civil engineer- ing. The scholarship is named after Wal- S Mart's founder and.is worth $1000. Monday- DJ Tuesday Karaoke Contest $50 Prize Wednesday Ladies' Night Thursday- Pool Tournament Friday Live Band Saturday Karaoke & DJ ,. : . in St. G. don't smother the ribs. I like a lot of their original flavor to come through. That was not a problem with Rhonda's ribs. They were flavorful and the sauce was tangy but not too hot. It wasn't a heavy taste and enhanced the flavor of the smoked meat without taking away from it. The service was very good and friendly despite the fact that we were a very large group. The wait- ress was always around and ready to refill our drink glasses. Rhonda's Diner is only a 15 minute drive north on SR 121 and well worth the effort. If you are a barbecue fan like I am, this Diner is definitely a place to go. CAN'T WAIT to get your newspaper on Wednesday mornings? They are usually on sale at the Press office by 10:30 am. ATTORNEY David P. Dearing former Baker County Prosecutor E',-I, I -7L: il .M !*', ,I*aA tiii dq!_In |isw sTrsms Rahaim Watson Dearing Berry & Moore, PA. Attorneys with over 100years combined experience in the areas of AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS WORKERS' COMPENSATION CRIMINAL DEFENSE WRONGFUL DEATH & PERSONAL INJURY NURSING HOME NEGLECT Jacksonville (904) 399-8989* Macclenny 259-1352 Toll Free (888) 211-9451 All initial consultations are absolutely free. T r :is4,,W o if z, ,h a. u ,: 'rrFanl' t ,'L'; .u irhtr ;ho.urd rnot r e." ib.id iscv u n jdLrto r.'m t. Bi\, \;.t.- d, id~,', c Jia. ur ?: ij \'. .u ie; mtLmnwi inlbrmatincn abouiI ur quaij!fi,'ajrnj and ixpcyrice. GET THE BEST DEAL ON ANY TIRES ONLY AT MIXON TIRE! WE'LL BEAT OUR COMPETITORS' PRICES Stop by for the best price on your next set of tires. 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Sales Rentals Service WATER TESTING Tii.l i'. tcr ilt i ncIr IICpp l Salt delivery Financing available - JOHN HOBBS 797 S. 6th Street, Macclenny 259-6672 I)0 New to Baker County WELL WATER PUMP REPAIR & SERVICE 24 hour 7 days week 904-779-0042 toll free 888-627-8677 6/23-7/14p , INSTANT RAIN IRRIGATION Residential irrigation S Beo\ blade *Sod Free estimates 904-338-7657 cell. 259-6396 Ask for John or Chuck '1/27-7/28D 7/15tfc y WADE'S TRACTOR 7/7-12/29p WORKS, INC. INC. Finish grading Dirt leveling )airs Mowing Culverts t Slag driveways 259-3691 Licensed & Insured 3/3-8/25p CANADAY CONSTRUCTION/ CANADAY TRUCKING Complete site & Underground utility contractor Land clearing We sell dirt & slag Mitch Canaday, Jr. 259-1242 904-219-8094 CU-C057126 6/23-12/29p B.J. 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HEATING/AIR & ELECTRICAL Heating & Air Electrical service Licensed & Insured 259-0893 Lic.:#ET11000707 Lic. #RA13067193, RA#13067194 c 4/21tfc THE OFFICE MART Oils, acrylics, watercolors, canvases, drawing pads & much more! 110 South Fifth Street 259-3737: 9/16tfc W4 O Sz~~ati ls~~; ~$ P..~E`~ _1~~~"Pg~[l - ] *9 **'<~-~4 . THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday. July 14. 2005 PAGE TWELVE THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS To place, correct or cancel an ad by phone, call 904-259-2400 DEADLINE: Placement, correction or cancellation of ads may be phoned in anytime before Monday at 4 p.m. for publication on Thursday. RATES: Line Ads: 15 words for $4.50 25c each add'l word Service Ads: 15 words for $6.00 25e each add'l word .... "~ CL ...*4-* - Adg i I 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 other- wise arranged in advance. Ads can be mailed pro- vided they,are accompanied by payment and Instructions. They should be mailed to: Classified Ads, The Baker County Press, P.O. Box 598, Mac- clenny, FL 32063. We cannot assume responsibility for accuracy of ads or notices given over the tele- phone. Liablity for errors in all advertising will be limited to the first publication only. If after that time, the ad continues to run without notification ot error by the person or agency for whom it was pub- lished, then that party assumes full payment re- sponsibility. The Baker County Press reserves the right to refuse advertising or any other material which in the opinion of the publisher does not meet Paint for sale. Interior and interior/ex- terior paint, latex and oil base. Call for more information between 4:30-7:30 pm, 259-8013. 7/14p Butterfly dining table with 6 chairs, very ornate, fluted legs, rare; half round foyer console. All pieces are ma- hogany wood. Southern Charm. 259- 4140. 2/3tfc Cribs Forever converts from crib to toddler to full size bed, matching hutch,dresser, $500. 259-1180. 7/7-14p Antique breakfront buffet, breakfront china cabinet, buffet, all mahogany, can be seen at Southern Charm. 259- 4140. 12/9tfc Trailer, well-built, 4x6, perfect for naul- ing small ending lawn tractor, only $295. 904-266-9052. 7/7-14p Good used appliances, 90 day money back guarantee. 266-4717. Mahogany secretary, bea excellent condition. Soutl 259-4140. 2002 Honda TRX500 4 wheeler, 4 1999 Buick LeSabre Limited, leather, Happy Jack mange medicine pro- wheel drive, new front suspension and loaded, V6, great gas mileage, very motes healing and hair growth to any brakes, transferable Honda warranty, clean, 73,300 miles, $8700. 259-4455. mange, bare spot on dogs and horses " $4500. 259-4443 or 904-710-1317. 7/14-21p without steroids. Glen Cash Store 259- ', AGESALE 7/14p 2004 Chevrolet Trail Blazer LS, excel- 2381, www.happyjackinc.com. --, Pedicure spa, refrigerator and water lent condition, sandstone metallic 6/30-7/21p YARpSAL heater: Free water bed, you move. (beige), 36,000 miles, only $18,700; Dogs: all types from puppies to adults. .- 259-9128 or 259-3341. 7/14p 1994 Chevrolet 1500 extended cab, Animal Control, $50 boarding fees will AGi 1996 Pursuit by Georgie 31 ft. mo- black, $4000, both garage kept. Call a 259-6786. 11/20tfc . torhome, 454 V8, 15,390 miles, new 259-0972 or 259-5049. 1 7/14p fndge and vehicle air, excellent condi- 1997 Chevrolet Silverado, extended tion. $27.995. 259-3227. 7/14tfc cab pickup, A/C, automatic, stereo, Lost: Brindle colored American Pit GE Nautilis portable dishwasher, new $100; antique turn-of-the-century clothing closet, 7'x4'h', good condition, $200; 4 new 15" tire and mag rims, fits small Ford, cost $800 will sell for $400. Call Mike at 259-5914 or 525-5326. 7/14p Green Virginia Premium peanuts, $34 bushel. Truluck Farms, O'Brien, FL. Hand picked, graded and washed. Call anytime for directions. Local pickup available. 386-935-0545 or 386-647- 7968 or 386-647-7969 or 259-2055. 7/14-9/1c 13x7 100 spoke, knockoff, chrome wheels, perfect chrome, 155-80-R13, white wall tires, like new, $280. 259- 2313. 7/14c 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity station wagon, runs but needs work, $450. Call 275-4563. 7/14p 1998 Saturn SL2, 4 door, automatic, power windows and door locks, A/C, sun roof, AM/FM stereo, 83,000 miles, equipped to use a tow vehicle with 5000 Stowmaster, asking $5000. Call 259-1940 or 588-4564. 7/7-14p 6/2-11/17p 1997 Toyota Camry LE, one owner, lutiful'piece, very clean, $5000 OBO. 334-2811. ,, hern Charm 7/1421V- 12 '9fc Bankruptcies, last chance, new laws soon, divorce, adoptions, deeds, wills, notary service, etc. Call anytime, John Swanson, 266-9270. 7/14p Oils, acrylics, water colors, canvases, drawing pads and much more! The Of- fice Mart, 110 S. Fifth Street, 259- 3737:' tic Solid oak corner computer desk, very good.condition, $400. Call 259-1943 after 6:30 pm. 7/14-21p The surplus sale for Baker County School Board is postponed until further notice. 7/14c Pea sheller, used once. 259-6494. 7/14p 2000 Chevy Z71. extended cab, excel- lent condition, 118,000 miles, $12,500. 259-4725 or 321-230-2459. 7/14p 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Z34, garage kept, V6, all power, $4500. 259-7740 after 6:30 pm. 7/14p 1991 Buick Regal GS, V8, white with bucket seats, body good, runs well, $1100 OBO. Call 386-266-9728. 7/14p 1996 Toyota 4 Runner, 6 cylinder, au- tomatic, leather, sunroof, towing pack- age, tinted windows, luggage rack, AM/FM, CD, power windows, excellent condition, $8000. 259-4443 or 710- 1317. 7/14p $6500. 259-4573 leave message. 7/14-21p 1999 Sebring convertible, cham- pagne, V6, automatic, power windows and door locks, cruise control, leather interior, $6995. 259-4687. 7/14p Piano lessons, fast, new, easy way. Limited space. 259-3013. 7/14-21p Announce the arrival of your "bundle of joy", 6' stork daily rentals. 259-3803 or 904-571-3703. 7/14-28c Tree work, trimming and clean up, li- censed and insured. Call 509-0507 or 588-6687. 6/30-7/21 p Needed: Four members for small still hunt club near Glen. For more informa- tion, call 259-3580. 1 7/14p Tree trimming removal and clean up. Licensed and insured. 259-7968. 10/21 tfc Now accepting antique furniture on consignment. Pieces have to be in good condition. Call Karin at Southern Charm 259-4140. 2/13tfc Do you have a junk car or truck you want hauled off or to sell? 259-7968. 4/22tfc . Aiy of you gals out there that love to have get-togethers or need to have a fund raiser! Call me and have a Stampin' Up! workshop. No charge - just prepared to have fun and leave with a completed card, gift box or scrapbook page Call Richelle Starling from Macclenny at 318-4993 or 259- 5551. 7/14p Miniature chihuhua puppies, short haired, AKC registered, 8 weeks on 7/16, $425. 537-8542. 7/14-21p White English Bulldog puppies, CKC, shots and wormed, POP, 4 males, 3 females, $600, cash only. Call 275- 3079. 7/14p .,DRIERS ANE $100 SIGa N ONU PRITCHETT TRUCKING We have immediate positions for local Class A drivers. Day or night shift available. Local or OTR. 401K, Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, Performance and Safety Bonus. CALL 1-800-808-3052 www.pritchetttrucking.com Bull. Had him since a pup. Collar should have been on him. We love and miss him. Answers to "Gino." Missing over July 4th holiday. $20 reward, no questions when we pickup. Call any- time 653-1230 or 318-4993 or 502- 7408. 7/14p 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 dis- cretion in deciding on publication of such ads. it takes no responsibility as to the truth. fulness of claims Respondents should use caution and common sense before sending any money or making other commitments based on statements and/or promises, de. mand specifics in writing You can also call the Federal Trade Commission at 1.877- FTC-HELP to find out how to spot fraudu. lent solicitations. Remember if it sounds too good to be true. it probably is. The Baker County Press For a motivated, qualified person in Baker and surrounding counties. Great part time job with full time potential Ex- perience in sales helpful. Reply with re- sume and references to P.O. Box 598, Macclenny, FL 32063. 6/2tfc Experienced A/C and duct installers, up tb $15-per hour Must'nave good- driving record. 259-8038. 7!14-28p Tractor mechanic with experience needed at Maccienny Equipment and Tractor Sales. Have your own tools. Please call for an interview at 259- 4277, Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm. 6/30tfc Experienced painters needed. Must have tools. 259-5877. 12/30tfc Nail tech needed for a new tanning sa- lon. 259-5804. 7/7-21p Friday 8:00 am-2:00 pm, Woodlawn to Ben Rowe Circle, fol- low signs. Boy's clothes size 4-10, girl's size 16, adult sizes, lots of house- hold items,com- forters, sheets, cur- tains and much more, lots of good stuff. 2 families. Friday 7:00 am-?, US 90 to Lowder St., south to Ray Phillips, straight on Ray Phil- lips to dirt road, 2nd doublewide on right. Large variety A-Z. Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm, 10565 St. Mary's Circle N., Hwy 90 be- tween Macclenny and Glen. 904-759- 4162. Friday & Saturday 7:00 am-?, 229 S. Lots of baby stuff and adult clothes, much more. Friday & Saturday 8:00 am-2:00 pm, Lowder St. to Tall Pine Rd, see sign. Women's clothes, size 3 up to 16, household items, misc. furniture, girl's clothes, size 4 to 5, ladies' pant suits, size 3, much more. 2 families. Friday & Saturday 8:00 am-2:00 pm, N. Sherman Ave., Glen, follow signs. Large sale. Local home health care agency seek- ing PRN registered nurse for local and surrounding areas. Call 259-3111 for details. 2/24tfc Now taking applications for desk clerk Must be able to work all three shifts. Apply in person at Travelodge, 1651 S. 6th St., Macclenny, from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. No phone calls. 7/14c New pre-school looking for lull and part time help. 259-1373 7/14-21p Little Caesar's. We're growing! Com- pany growth has created the need for motivated, friendly people to join our management team in Macclenny. As- sistant managers may apply in person at Little Caesars, 698 W. Macclenny Ave. Manager trainees please send re- sume to Little Caesars, 1606 NW 10th St., Ocala, FL 34475. 7/7-14c Saturday 8:00 am- 2:00 pm, River Oaks Drive, Glen, follow signs. Good stuff. 3 families. Weather permitting. Saturday 8:00 am-?, 5752 George Hodges Rd. Sale held under barn. Washer and dryer $50, tool box, gang box, much more. Saturday 8:00 am- noon, 125 N. 1 mile, look for signs. Ladies/misses clothes, more. 3 fami- lies. Saturday, 9776 George Taber Blvd across from First Baptist Glen. Solid wood computer table, TV stand, dish- washer, ceiling fans, baby items, toys and much more. Multi- family. Rain or shine, under covered area. Experienced plumber's helper needed. Must have driver's license and be able to pass drug test. 275-2683. 7/7tfc Hair stylist/nail tech needed for down- town salon. 259-2387 or 259-5400. 7/7-28p Get your Class B CDL for only $250.00. We train. 904-777-5995. -. -" '7/T-14pO ~ Cooks needed. Apply in person at Ronie's Foods, US 90 in Glen St. Mary. 7/14c Hiring day shift and night shift bar- tenders. Country Club Lounge 259- 5636 ask for Tabatha. 7/14c Drivers and owner operators, South- east runs only! Top earnings. Great benefits. CDL-A, 1 year OTR experi- ence. www.seminoletransport.com. Recruiting: 800-274-4110. 7/14c WE SELL PROPERTY FAST!! LET US SELL YOURS... Land- Located in Lancaster Glen 4'/2 miles west of Macclenny. Easy access to US Hwy. 90 and 1-10. Lot #1- 11.74 acres $76,310 Lot #4- 12.11 acres $78,715 Lot #11- 14 acres $98,000-Pending Lot #15- 10 acres $65,000 Lot #18- 15 acres $67,500-Pending Lot #21- 25.42 acres $101,680 13.5 Acres Located on paved road in Glen St. Mary, zoned agricultural 7.5. Bring your horses & MH or, build your dream home. $125,000. Nice Affordable Home 3 bed- room, 2 bath doublewide with large deck on city lot. CH/A, vinyl siding with shingle roof. Close to every- thing. Only $64,900. 10 Acres with 2400+ sq.ft. MH 4 BR, 2 BA, FPL, stainless steel appliances, split floor plan, eat-in kitchen, 2004 Homes of Merit in very good condition. Greenhouse & storage bldg. $165,000. Additional 10 acres available for $65,000. Great starter home or rental. Doublewide on 2.5 acres, 3 BR, 2 BA, 9 Ir ture (bring on paved CR 125 north of Glen St. Mary. Affordably priced at $6~,00. Reduced to $65,000. 10 Acre Tract zoned for MH and horses. Located in a newly devel- oping lgkq!mes and n -es. County maintained road. No home owner association $65,000. Commercial Lot 14,000 sq. ft. 100 ft. frontage on SR 121. Located between Waffle House and Day's Inn, adjacent to i-10. $125,000. 2 Commercial Buildings Both occupied and located in very busy area across from Winn-Dixie Shopping Center. Each unit has 1000 SF Priced at $129,000 each. Lot on Little St. Mary's River, conveniently located between Glen St. Mary and Macclenny. This heavily wooded lot is restrict- ed to site built homes only. -'/ acre + priced at $34,000. Nice Building Lot- 1.05 acre in Oakridge (Off of Bob Burnsed Rd.) North ~ y' yet ially cleared l on. Restricf f only. High and dry with some trees. Priced at $29,900 Country Living Oak Hill Road. 2.5 acres w/1999 doublewise. Over 2000 SF. 4 BR/2BA, CH/A. Come live in the country for $99,000. Florida m Crown Realty Serving ALL your real estate needs! Deep Water- 60 beautiful acres on the St. Mary's River. Many native palm trees. This unique property was once a deep water port for sailing ships. Secluded with its own private road. Located next to the world famous White Oak Plantation in Nassau County. If you are looking for a private estate site, this is it. Shown to qualified buyers by appt. only. Priced at $3,500,000 Ten Acre Tract Nice ten acre tract in Baker County. Approx- imately ten year old planted pines. Zoned for horses. Close to US Hwy. 90 on Arnold Rhoden Rd. $100,000. Mobile homes welcome. 2.5 acres with several nice trees including 2 ;agrei ne'can trees. SmalIl 'fTJ perty. Loi0a y td. $30,000. Two homes in Jax Very nice area on Hecksher Drive in Jacksonville. This area is known as Jacksonville's Silver Lining- North Florida's Keys. Two small homes on approximately 1/2 acre each. These homes could be removed to build your dream home. Reduced to $250,000. Jsie ais aesAsoit 799S.6hSt I ': IP~Li~ : r r I: ': j ,I ~ '~ -% c '' i . r ' ~~3i~ :cC\: 'C. !5?k rx~li .-.c. L .4. .I I v Log scaler/shipping coordinator. MiRi- mum 2 year degree with Forestry or IBusiness Management. Starting salary $13.22-$14.25. We are an EEOC, Drug free workplace. 401k, Apply at Gilman Building Products, 6640 CR '218, Maxville, FL or fax resume to 904- 289-7736. 7/14-21 c New coffee house/deli opening very soon. Top pay, all shifts. For.an inter- view, call 904-885-1692. 7/14p Be an Avon rep, earn 50%,, total in- vestment $10. Retirement and medical Plans available. 1-866-665-2866:. i 'p7/14-21 Reliable person needed for-part-tini grounds maintenance; mowing, trim ming, some light repairs; mechanic ability and experience very helpful flexible hours; reply with personal ref erences to: P.O. Box 598, Macclenny FL 32063. 7/14-21p LAKE CITY COMMUNITY COLEG6E PART-TIME POSITIONS Adjunct Instructors Needed Beginning August 22.2005 ANATOhM & PHYSIOLOGY Requires laser's degree ith IS graduate hours in discipline. Day and night mstruiors needed Contact: Paula CLfuenles il' 3St-"54-4-_2l:1or e-mail: ciffentesp@lakecitycc,edu MATHEMATICS: College LevelMath Instructors for College Algebra & Math for Liberal'Arts Requires-. Masters Degree with 18 graduate hours in discipline. Day and night instructors needed. Preparatiory' Leel Math Instructors Requires Nlinrum of Bachelor's dcegee Diy and night insrracors needed Coniatc Paula Cifuentes i' 386-754--426) or e-mail. cifuenmcsp.i'lakeciicc edtu TEACHER PREPARATION ACADE- MY Requires Malsir's degree with I.S grad- uate hours in Educaiion Must ha%- t cen teaching m a school district within last ro years. Nanonal Board Centfication preferred Contact: Tracy Hickman t@3,6S-754-4324 or ;emad: hick.inanr@mlakeciry~c.edu PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT PRO- GRM-" Pan-time instrncior for clinicallab 200) hours total. 9/6-10.210h5 Must hate FL RN hLcense and 2 years recent e\penence in 3actil oorg leon rm care (I Posiiuon i Coniact Robbie Carson at carsonri'lakeci rcc.edu. or (386 754-4304. CLERICAL POSITION STAFF .-SSISTANT I: This is a par-time lemporar. clerical position in the LibrarN working at the circulation desk on etenings and Srturdays High school diploma or equivaleni wilh 2 years clerical experience Computer. verbal and reading slkils neces- sar.. $8 95 hrL Application deadline. Jtdy 21. 2i1.5 Applic-anions a\aulblk on ueb at: -wv. .lakecir, cc.edu Ptrirni, interested in adjunci pcoinons nnusi stlbti u Colle' apphli.-:'jun a,J dshliuldJpr,.- i :' /=l,. e."tt",i'f' i.'l trai s.:rH I Mll ./;".'V .-O an otifcirdi-ransltanonana-evaluanon. .--- Gary Boencher, Humran Resources Lake Cir' Community College 149 SE College Place. Lake City FL 320 25 Phone: 38b 754.4314 Fa\ 386 754 1594 LCCC iwscciedilcd by ihi Comm,,sion rin Collc g,,s of h. Southem rn,.sciaiwaion fi Colctge, and Schools VP,'AD,-\.E EO) Collge in Education & Emrplo\metni Dump truck driver and dozer opera- tor. Buddy Franks Construction. 591- 5540. 7/14 Huddle House franchise opportunity. Build-to-suit, available in Macclenny. Everyone knows a House is a good in- vestment! Put our 40 years of experi- 'ence and sales growth to.work for you! Contact us at: www.huddlehouse.com nr 800-868-5700nn 7/14n CD returns not up to par? 12-15% re- turns guaranteed and 100% secured by real estate. Local investments. George Knabb, Jr. 904-219-0480. 7/14tfc R l tate e f-. l! - By owner: 2200 sq. ft. CH/A, brick, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, tile, appliances, front and rear porches, fireplace, 2 car Crews .Road in Glen St. Mary, $185,000. 259-, 7549. 7/7-14p House in Glen St. Mary, located within 10 minutes of schools and shopping: This 2500 sq. ft., 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 car garage home on 1'/4 acre is a must see with its family friendly neighborhood, $199,000. 259-8075, please leave ,, message. 5/26tfc S3 BR, 2 BA house, open floor plan, new roof, new vinyl siding, large front porch, 1.89 acres with above ground pool, storage sh.ed, $128,000. 259- 4770 or 653-1302. 6/30-7/14p 1927 sq. ft., 4 BR, 2 BA beautiful styling, vaulted great room, high ceil- ings, on .75 acre, natural setting, new 2004. 259-5992 or 334-5914. 7/7tfc $84,000-New frame home. 3 BR,, 1 BA, tile flooring, living room. kitcen/dining room combo, on 1/2 acre lot in Kings Manor. Sanderson. All electric appli- ances. Owner willing to finance. Please call 259-2255. 6/30tfc Ready Aug./Sept. New home, 2400 sq. ft., 5 BR, 2 BA on quiet .67 acre lot. Contract now pick color/trim options. 259-8128. 7/7tfc FSBO: 3 BR, 2 BA brick home within city limits, $120,000. Call Tony at 860- 0861 or 259-3269 leave message. 7/14p 2 BR, 1 BA on city lot in Glen St. Mary, 800 sq. ft., $49,000. 616-0965. 7/14p 2 years new, stucco and stone on 1 acre lot in beautiful Copper Creek, 3 BR, 3 BA, formal living/study, huge great room. All the up-grades!! Granite counter tops in kitchen, hardwood floors, ceramic tile and marble counter tops in bathrooms. 2390 sq. ft. living soace. $265.000. Call 259-1318 or 904- 1 BR furnished house in city, available August 1. $400 deposit. $425 rent. 259-8935. 6/30-7/14p 1 BR, 1 BA apartment, $425 per -month, $400 deposit. 334-1902 or 874- 6100.. 7/14p :1 BR apartment. 259-3227. 7/7tfc. 3 BR, 2 BA buck house on 2.24 acres, fenced barn, brick fireplace, $1300 per ,month, 1st, last and deposit. 259-5313. .. 7/7-14p Mobile homes, 2 and 3 BR, A/C, no pets, $500-$550 plus deposit. 904- 860-4604 or 259-6156. 31 7tic 1 acre lot for mobile home in Macedo- nia area off Odis Yarborough. Call Brian at 759-5734 or 259-6735. 3/24tfc 3 BR mobile homes for rent, no pets. lawn maintenance included. Rent from $450-$575 per month. 10 minutes north of Macclenny. 912-843-8118. 7/7ttc 2 BR, 1 BA in Cozy Corners, Glen St.Mary. lawn service trash and water provided, CH/A, $500 per month, 1st, last and $300 deposit 259-7335. 7/7tfc Lake Front at Ocean Pond SWilling to pay top dollar!! Associate Professor r" Practical Nursing Degree Program LAKE CITY Full-time Tenured Track Position crouN.. "il"Li 228 Duty Days BSN in Nursing. State of Florida Licensed RN. or license eligible, and 3 ~earc epe- rience in ajcue care jlulUi health nursing ..s a staff nurse. Ability to conduct the lerrn- ing experience in the classroom, laboratory and /or clinical area. Prepare I-.i in r-ir iul I I,, ltli. I a'.,ii. J ,pl- i U-1,_', rci'o i]-i id L uursI L ie u: -t c LII queni,'e. lju,.tli% J blll- i eni ) Computer literate. . Open until filled. Re% lew of applications to begin immediatelv Persons interested should proxy ide applicanon, .ita. and photocopies of transcripts. Position details and applications available on %\eb at- vww.lakecii cc edu Inquiries- Human Resouices'De elopment Lake Cily Communitly College 119 S E. College Place. Lake C'i\ Fl 32025-20! ' Phone t.(3S0 754-4314 -- Fa\ (3S6) 754--.594 ". E-mail. boentchergi@lakcciycc edu LCCC t aCC r,:Jd t li -., nr n :, n CC. 01,: i C ii E .'..Ih rn I '. ,j...'. .:'(..a .: ,: n, j _d ho 1. LP .4 '.0 'CA .E Coll, en EJu,:Ie.n J. Empr'.:. i,.nil TRUCK AND TRAILER MECHANICS NEEDED SPRITCHETT TRUCKING Pritchett Trucking is continuing to grow and is in need of qualified people to work at our Lake.Butler Facility. Good benefits. Pay based on experience. Apply in person at 1050 SE 6th St. in Lake Butler or call 1-800-486-7504 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS Thursday, July 14, 2005 Page Thirteen Libraries extolling summer reading t the effect of reading 4-5 books on fall reading scores is, potentially large enough to prevent summer learning loss in reading achieve- ment. Your public library has programs during the summer to encourage children and their parents to come to the library, participate in a pro- gram and check out books to read. Libraries are partners in education and want to see children of all ages reading during the summer.. and year round. So far this summer, many chil- dren in Baker, Bradford and Union : counties have read at least 30 min- utes a day. The New River Public Library: Coop used a summer reading grant for reading camps for third graders in each school system. The grant purchased books for each library. A 30 minute read aloud program ' was presented each week at the schools. Students were given: bookmarks, pencils and informa- tion about the library,'and encour-' aged to ask their parents to bring them to the library. BY VIRGINIA BIRD Public Library Cooperative Reading during the summer months when schools are not in session helps children maintain their reading skills. Children can read books and still have a tradi- tional summer vacation. Reading books during summer vacation can improve students' reading proficiency. A study con- ducted by Jimmy Kim at Harvard: Lini\ersit\ 's Center for Evaluation in% ol ing 1600 sixth graders found Assailantsought for knife assault The sheriff's department filed a sworn complaint against a Mac- clenny man Jul\ 5 after he chased a father and son with a knife dur- ing an argument. The complaint alleges three counts of aggravated assault against Maurice Graham, 24, who could not immediately be located. SLeo Jefferson Jr. told Deput\ James Parham III that Mr. Graham pulled the large kitchen knife when he tried to end an argument bet ween his 12-\ear-old son and Mr. Graham. which took place on Grissholm Street around 2:00 pm. Mr. Graham then chased them back to their house. He also said Mr. Graham tried to run them o\er with a car, an al- legation confirmed bN a witness. The witness, a 15-year-old girl. said she also saw Mr. Graham go after them w\ ith the knife. Mobile home lot, $150 per month, Hwy 127 in Cuyler 655-5525. 7/14p 2 BR, 1 BA trailer on '/. acre lot in Glen. $425 per month, $250 deposit. 259-6846 or 259-4940. 7/14p Roger Raulerson Well Drilling M J I~a-----a,, xU- ," :. =-'.y l '* r' .. 2" & 4" Wells Call Roger or Roger Dale 259-7531 Family Owned & Operated Licensed & Insured [ --TI I2 "Getting the work done" (904) 259-6287 S-' cr, Fax (904) 259-1582 *,,1.. --- -- -----^ ., .. ; ' s" uTUi ... '' u 4?, -G 14 r. r _, HOLDING COMPANY Macclenny, Florida 32063 11582 N228 Macclenny. FL 32063 (904) 259-6287 Fax (904) 259-1582 i Keith D Rhoden Manager/Lic. Real Estate Broker CGC026916 7aS 7foua! 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