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| Signs & Designs by Ellen Expands Services
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Ellen Evans has been designing signs in this area for two and a half years, and now she has taken “the plunge” to expand her services to include the design and printing of T-Shirts. Ellen told us, “I always get calls from my customers looking for a place to get t-shirts. Because I already have their
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| Zoinks! Batman is Back & Bigger Than Ever!
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“Slam! Kapowee! Blam! Look out Batman! It's the Joker after you!” That's the way a lot of us remember Batman from our childhoods. Batman has sure come a long way since then. In a simpler time, The Caped Crusader
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| Small Business Know How
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There’s one thing that I see over and over again in the business world, and that is the difficult time that employers have finding good help, and then keeping that good help. As a business owner you can improve your ability to
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| What? What? Only Republicans?
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Yes, it’s one of those primaries where we only wind up with republicans running against each other. Since there are no democrats competing against any republicans in this primary, then it is up to the republicans to decide
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| New Center Manager for Forestry Center
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As the Florida Division of Forestry’s Suwannee Forestry Center says goodbye to a long time leader it welcomes a new one.
Mark Crow, who began his career in the Division of Forestry 31 years ago
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| Small Bussines Know-How
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When you run a business, you're responsible for everything. So you want to be sure that your customers are always well taken care of.
You want to be sure that reports are prepared the way you like, products are shipped as quickly as possible; that phone calls are always answered;
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| He's the Right Man for the Job!
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After having a great 4th of July with our family & friends at the beaches, picnics & parades; we give thanks to our Military for providing us this Freedom. Our military troops are in Iraq & Afghanistan fighting to give people there, the Freedom that we enjoy here in America. Just returning
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| Girls Win Big at the Baker County Little League Softball Tournament!
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The 11 and 12 year old All-Star team (Major league) won their championship game against St. Augustine last Thursday night,
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| Single Father Critically Injured in Jet Ski Accident Needs Assistance
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Drew Porth was injured critically in a Jet Ski accident on June 8th and remains in the Trauma/ICU of Shands Jacksonville Hospital. Though he has health insurance he does not have any other means of financial assistance to help pay his bills and support his 13 year old son during the time it will
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| Bobby Hart Running for House of Representatives
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Bobby Hart, a veteran educator in Baker, Union and Nassau
Counties recently announced his candidacy for the Florida House of Representatives, District 12. Hart, a Republican and native Baker Countian, taught at Baker County High from 1981-1990 and has been involved in the
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| Small Business Know-How
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Are you sending customers on their way with only the merchandise they ordered? What about products you ship to your customers? Do they arrive with the merchandise, a receipt, maybe a packing slip -- and nothing else? If so, you're losing sales.
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| Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Cost Share Program
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The SPB (Southern Pine Beetle) Prevention program was created to help landowners with forestry practices that can help prevent southern pine beetle outbreaks. Between 1993-2002, there were nearly 7,000 SPB
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| A Word of Warning About Energy Drinks FROM SHERIFF DOBSON
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Sheriff Dobson warns parents about the dangers of teens consuming energy drinks. Energy drinks are everywhere - Tilt, Rockstar, Sparks and Joose, just to name a few, but did you know they might contain a potent mix of alcohol and caffeine. These colorful cans are sold in grocery, convenience
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| Single Father Critically Injured in Jet Ski Accident - Needs Assistance
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Drew Porth was injured critically in a jet ski accident on June 8th and remains in the Trauma/ICU of Shands Hospital in Jacksonville. Though he has health insurance, he does not have any other means of financial assistance to help pay his bills and support his 13 year old son during the
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| Yard of the Month:
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Aline Keene's home and garden on Glen Nursery Road are a true delight - year round. With help from her daughters, Ms. Keene keeps up a little over an acre of her total 6 acres graced with lots of annuals like zinnias, cosmos
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| 4-H Camp and Summer Program
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July 7-11 “Environmental Day Camp” Ages 8-18 9am-3pm
Learn about our local ecosystems at St. Mary’s Shoals Park on Otis Yarborough Road. Explore the river and creek environment as well as forest and cypress wetland. Activities include hiking, wild life observation,
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| Troop 150 Eagle Scout Court of Honor
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All former Eagle Scouts in Baker County & Family; Friends, Sponsors, Scout Leaders and Community Members are invited to recognize Dustin Sheppard - Eagle Scout of Troop 150. The Court of Honor consists of an Opening
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| Business Partner Recognized
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Food Lion was named the 2008 Business Partner by the Baker County School District. Matthew Barfield, local Food Lion Manager, and Bonnie Jones, Assistant Principal at the Pre-K/Kindergarten Center, attended the Twenty-first Annual Commissioner's Business Recognition Awards in the
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| PRIOR GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
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The Baker County Education Foundation is pleased to offer two Prior Graduate Scholarships: the Neil & Beatrice Kirkland Scholarship and the Norma G. Kirkland Scholarship. Applications are available at the Baker County School District Office, 392 South Boulevard East, Macclenny.
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| Bright Future Ahead for this Young Lady
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Sarah Jackson was recently one of only twelve 8th graders who received a special trophy for making a perfect score on the writing section of the FCAT.
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| JIATF South team Finishes Fifth in the Inaugural Keys 100 Ultramarathon
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The JIATF South relay team mustered at a restaurant in Key Largo, Fl the evening before the Inaugural Keys 100 UtraMarathon race. The race, from Key Largo to Key West, was held May 17th and 18th and raised funds to be used for prostate cancer education, community outreach, research, and free
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| PRIOR GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
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The Baker County Education Foundation is pleased to offer two Prior Graduate Scholarships: the Neil & Beatrice Kirkland Scholarship and the Norma G. Kirkland Scholarship. Applications are available at the Baker County School District Office, 392 South Boulevard East, Macclenny.
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| Business Partner Recognized
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Food Lion was named the 2008 Business Partner by the Baker County School District. Matthew Barfield, local Food Lion Manager, and Bonnie Jones, Assistant Principal at the Pre-K/Kindergarten Center, attended the Twenty-first Annual Commissioner's Business Recognition Awards in the
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| Wanted: "A Few Good Men"
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I am well pleased in honoring Elder Joe Nathan Ruise as a hero among heroes in the Baker County Community. He is an onward Christian soldier called and ordained by God Himself, to serve in this present age.
Elder Ruise was reared under the ecclesi¬astical auspices of a sainted father
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| Happy 55th Wedding Anniversary!!!
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On January 14, 1935 the fifth child was born to the late Deacon Chinie and Mother Lettie Ruise and his name was Norman. And during the month of June on the sixth day in 1936, the first child was born to the late Jack and Lillie Mae Perkins, and her name was Mary Lee. Her grandparents, the late Mr. Collier and Mother Corine Donaldson reared Mary Lee. A friend, the late
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| Sticky Summer Messes
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Spending time with your children is the best part about summer, but cleaning up after all the sticky summertime messes can certainly be exhausting. Here are some quick and easy fixes for tough summer stains.
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| STATE PARK TO HOST WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP -Park invites visitors to learn methods of painting with watercolors-
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WHITE SPRINGS – Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will host a watercolor workshop on Saturday, June 21, 2008.
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| Juneteenth World Wide Celebration
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It is the name for a holiday celebrating June 19, 1865, the day when Union soldiers arrived in Texas and spread the word that President Lincoln had delivered his Emancipation Proclamation. News traveled so slowly in those days that Texas did not hear of Lincoln's Proclamation, which he gave on
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| Outstanding!
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Dillon Jones is an outstanding student, and he finished up the 8th grade this year with a stack of awards to prove it. Dillon won the President's
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| HEALTH DEPARTMENT ALERTS COMMUNITY TO DANGERS OF HEAT
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MACCLENNY – The Baker County Health Department is alerting citizens to monitor their health and limit direct sun exposure as the temperature starts to rise.
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| Give Dad a Helping Hand
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With all the time dad spends at work and on household chores, he rarely has time to relax, let alone take care of his own pet projects. This Father's Day, give dad a helping hand. Weiman® Products
(http://www.weiman.com) offers some timely tips to help clean, preserve and protect some of dad's favorite things.
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| Story Time at the Park!
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Are your children already saying that they are “bored”? Does the phrase, “But there’s nothing to do” ring all too true when it comes to your child’s summer vocabulary? I find it so comical that children cannot wait for school to let out, and just as soon as it does they wake up most mornings thinking, “What am I going to do today besides stay in my pajamas all day,
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| Beautiful Recital!
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We were pleased to attend the Fabulous Footworks Dance Studio recital, “A Little of This and That”, held at Lake City Community College this past Saturday. This is a time when the parents and family can come out and see what their dance students have learned. Each age group had prepared routines complete with costumes, music and lighting. Excitement filled the
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| Teen Leadership Summit at Camp Blanding
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For three days and two nights, ROTC teens attended the Teen Leadership Summit at Camp Blanding. Each day there was a new challenge to face.
Day one, the easiest of the three, was the introduction day. Teenagers from all around Florida looked past who they were, and opened up to all the other individuals around them. As well as day one being introduction day, it was
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| Dinner Theatre at Lake Butler Seafood House & Grille
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Lake Region Community Theatre will present Familiar Faces by Jack Stella at Lake Butler Seafood House & Grille on June 20th, 21st, and 22nd. This gives us three opportunities to enjoy a great live show, and a fabulous meal prepared by Chef Liz – you don’t want to miss it!
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| Birthdays for 83-and 84-year-olds
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Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church, south of Sanderson off County Road 229, was buzzing Saturday with six generations of McCormicks coming together to honor the birthdays of the two oldest descendents from James
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| Information and Resource Extravaganza
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“Helping Seniors Help Themselves” is our agency’s motto and we take that motto very seriously. We also take seriously and greatly appreciate the many resources made available by those agencies and individuals who play such a vital role in helping make life better for the citizens of Baker County.
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| Car Seat Safety Check at the Baker County Health Dept.
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To make sure your car seat is fastened properly and safe for your child the BCHD will have a certified seat technician on site to inspect your child’s car
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| Programs Recognize Veterans at End of Life
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GAINESVILLE--Veterans are a special group of people who have so bravely put their lives on the line for our country, and more than 50,000 of them die every month. Yet many do not realize that included in their benefits package
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| Westside Elementary “Breaks it Down” By: Elijah Daniels
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Westside Elementary School had their annual “Sock Hop” this past Tuesday and everyone had a great time. All the third grade classes at Westside, their teachers, and Principal Gail Brown and Assistant Principal Tonya Tart all
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| Westside Elementary “Breaks it Down” By: Elijah Daniels
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Westside Elementary School had their annual “Sock Hop” this past Tuesday and everyone had a great time. All the third grade classes at Westside, their teachers, and Principal Gail Brown and Assistant Principal Tonya Tart all
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| NFPA's new web-based Activities for Kids has everyone saying "Uh-Oh"
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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) introduced a new cast of characters to help kids learn valuable safety lessons in a fun and lively web environment. The Uh-Ohs™ – brightly colored block-shaped critters – are exceptionally cute, but the poor little things just can’t seem to grasp the
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| Pre-K Graduates
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ABC Childcare and Learning Center held their Pre-K Graduation Tuesday night at the Baker County Women's Club. It was a huge success. There were well over 120 people in attendance. ABC had 24 children that graduated. Our graduating class put on a program to show all that they had
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| Cash Cow on South 121 Salutes Veterans
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My Grandfather, William Parrott, died at 88 years of age this year. He was a WWII veteran; a Staff Sergeant in the European Theater, was wounded in Normandy, and awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his sacrifices there. Another member of my family served in the Vietnam War and has
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| Trains Big and Small Converge on this Year's Railroad Days Festival
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NASSAU COUNTY-Callahan is already the busiest rail junction in Florida, but for the last weekend in May, more trains than usual will converge on this friendly community. Ranging in size from a full scale “speeder” and 1960s era caboose, to 7.5 gauge engines and cars, to the smaller HO-scaled model
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| Local Cancer Board Lauds Participants
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The Wrap-Up party for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life was held on May 15th, at the Woman's Club. The local board would like to thank the following for enduring the inclement weather at the Relay for Life on April 5th: First, thanks to all the area businesses for the track signs. These
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| FLORIDA FOLK FESTIVAL TO HIGHLIGHT CATTLE RANCHING TRADITIONS
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WHITE SPRINGS – Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) 56th annual Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park will highlight Florida's Cattle Ranching Traditions in the Folklife Area,
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| New Club President at the GFWC
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The GFWC Woman's Club of Macclenny had the installation of the new club President, Mrs. Trilby Crews on Thursday, May 15 at the regular meeting. Mrs. Anita Gerson did the installation for the president and the executive board for the next 2 years. She also told everyone how the Woman's Club
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| ABBA Ministries – A Successful Tool if You Want to Quit
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Abba (Addictive Behavior Broken from Above) Ministries, in conjunction with Life Ministries International, has a program for men who are struggling with sexual issues in their lives. Tremendous results occur when men can talk to
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| Wildfire Update
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Governor Charlie Christ declared a State of Emergency on Monday May 12th in response to the wildfires and weather conditions that are hindering the suppression efforts.
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| Yard of the Month
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Taking time out from his favorite pastime, Kenneth Harrell of Madison Street in Glen St. Mary stops to show off his bottle brushes which include hot pink and blood red varieties. In the morning, the bushes are
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| Arson Awareness Week
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LAKE CITY- The week of May 4-10 was designated Arson Awareness Week. The Florida Division of Forestry would like to draw awareness to the seriousness of this crime and devastation it causes. The Division of Forestry
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| Arson Awareness Week
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LAKE CITY- The week of May 4-10 was designated Arson Awareness Week. The Florida Division of Forestry would like to draw awareness to the seriousness of this crime and devastation it causes. The Division of Forestry
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| Medicaid Cuts will Deny Access to Hospice Care for most Vulnerable
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It is hard to fathom that in the very near future, people living in Florida who have a terminal illness and are facing the end of life may not have access to hospice care. As part of the budget passed by the legislature, the Medicaid Hospice benefit is completely eliminated – not reduced – eliminated.
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| Made From Scratch Recipes
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Chef Liz at Butler Seafood House & Grille in Lake Butler, has been cooking up a Mother’s Day Buffet sure to please your mom. She has woven traditional dishes, and southern cooking together to present a flavorful and varied buffet. The best part is, your entire family will enjoy their meal out at
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| Unique Gifts for Mom
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Juanita’s Flowers & Balloons has some really unique and also traditional Mother’s Day gift items for your mom’s special day this Sunday. Agnes says she will stay open late this Saturday for all of you last minute shoppers out there. She’s got beautiful Dish Gardens with assorted plants arranged in them, Balloon Bouquets that are colorful and fun – and of course they have a Happy Mother’s Day balloon as the centerpiece! She also has Candy
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| Ride with Fire a Success!
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Ride with Fire V, Baker County Fire Departments largest fund raiser was a huge success. We had a total of 129 bikes and 57 passengers. That is up from 97 bikes last year. Our gross earnings were over $7000.00 in rider fees and donations. The profits will be used to help outfit a new air truck
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| Ride with Fire a Success!
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Ride with Fire V, Baker County Fire Departments largest fund raiser was a huge success. We had a total of 129 bikes and 57 passengers. That is up from 97 bikes last year. Our gross earnings were over $7000.00 in rider fees and donations. The profits will be used to help outfit a new air truck
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| Westside Elementary Panther Pals
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WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PANTHER PALS
What is a Panther Pal? Two Panther Pals are
selected out of each classroom every two weeks
by their teacher. They have shown a desire to learn,
they have good behavior, they get along with other children, and they help the teacher as best they can. Congratulations to the Panther Pals!
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| Can you donate one nice thing to help Caregivers?
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Donations are being accepted for a yard sale to benefit the new Adult Respite Center in Baker County. The Respite Center is a place where a caregiver will be able to leave their loved one while they go shopping,
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| KADET UPDATE
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In last weeks KADET Class the students were taught about fire safety. There were guest speakers from the Macclenny Fire Dept. there and they explained the importance of checking hot wires, heaters, and other hazards found in the home. They also, talked about having an escape route in case of a fire. The Kadet kids also learned about the fire trucks and the importance of the different types of equipment the firemen use to put out fires. The students were also given the opportunity to dress up in the fireman's suits and climb through the fire truck. What a enjoyable learning experience for our KADETS!
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| Y’all come to the “Back to the Farm Reunion”
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Have you ever been to a farm? Farms are such fun places. What types of things did you see on the farm? What do your remember when you were raised there? Come explore and learn more about our American Agricultural heritage.
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| Scouts Give Back
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On April 13th, 2008, the Boy Scouts Troop 150 and the Cub Scouts Pack 555, their families, and friends, came together to participate in a Community Service Project at Macedonia Cemetery. This
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| How Do I…?!?!? By Steve Wade
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Hello again! Well, I’m back after a little bout with something-or-other . . . may as well call it the flu. I’m mostly better now and ready to get back to writing, so here goes . . . I left you with a chat about selecting and installing a web cam. I hope you had fun choosing the right one for you and that you’ve been working with it to learn
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| FREE Baker County Summer 2008 VPK Program!!!
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It was my pleasure to go and visit Naomi Anderson, the Pre-K Coordinator, at the Pre-K/Kindergarten Center. She informed me about a great program the Pre-K/Kindergarten Center is offering this summer for your children. It’s called the Summer Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK).
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| HEART OF GOLD SEEKS A BRONZE AWARD
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Eleven-year-old Taylor Matthews was looking for a community service project to earn her Girl Scout Junior Bronze Award. She read about the efforts of the Baker County Council on Aging to open an adult respite center to provide relief for caregivers. Taylor,
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| Birthdays in the Park by Darlene Rockefeller
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The Baker County Council on Aging’s Neighborly Senior Club monthly event for April was very special for one member of the club. On Saturday April 5th, Bo Walker, President of the Advisory Council gave his bride,
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| That Talented Lady is at it again!
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Marla Dozier of MKD Design in Macclenny is expanding her creative services for her customers to now include Wedding Services. And naturally she also has created a line of New Baby Services, too!
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| K.A.D.E.T. Update (Internet Usage)
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Keeping kids safe is a big priority with the Baker County Sheriff’s
Office. On Thursday April 10th, the KIS KADETS had guest speaker Deputy
Jeff Dawson speak to them about Internet Safety. The program goal was
to enhance the student’s knowledge about recognizing the dangers on the
Internet. Deputy Nicki Mizell gave the students a list of safe web
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| Brownie Career's
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It’s never too early to start thinking about your career! This week Brownie Troop 214 came to the Home Town Journal to learn about how a newspaper is made. These girls have been learning
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| Brownie Career's
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It’s never too early to start thinking about your career! This week Brownie Troop 214 came to the Home Town Journal to learn about how a newspaper is made. These girls have been learning
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| Lost in the Music BY Wyatt Milton
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Lost in the Music is a column on the history of famous songs from the past and present including the following genres: Pop, Rock, Rap, Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul, Jazz, Blues, Disco, Gospel and Country.
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| It's Beautiful Women Month
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Below is a wonderful poem Audrey Hepburn wrote
when asked to share her “beauty tips”.
It was read at her funeral years later.
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| Amazing Compass!
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This cat named “Paws” had been missing for one full week after jumping out of Jeanette Bohannon’s son’s arms at the veterinarian’s office on US90 in Macclenny. Paws had become frightened by some other
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| Update - CHARLIE ANDERSON
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In January we ran an article about little Charlie Anderson getting a first of its kind heart valve. Many people have called us to ask if we know how he’s doing – so here is the update.
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| Kiwanis Terrific Kids
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The Kiwanis Club of Baker County recognized Terrific Kids at Macclenny Elementary, Westside Elementary, and Keller Intermediate School last month. The motto of Kiwanis International is “Serving the Children of the World”, and to that end they sponsor programs
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| What a Talented Lady!
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...Post On 03 Apr 2008 |
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Beautiful murals have been painted at the new Little Bistro restaurant in Macclenny by a very talented lady! Marla Dozier of MKD Design took out her paint brushes and her talents to create these wonderful
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| March is Youth Art Month–Celebrate Art Education!
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...Post On 27 Mar 2008 |
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Youth Art Month is an annual observance each March to emphasize the value of art education for all children and to encourage support for quality school art programs.
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| Buckle Up Beads
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...Post On 20 Mar 2008 |
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Monday, March 17th the Baker County Sheriffs Office had deputies and several of the BCHS students passing out beads. The beads were donated to the Baker County Sheriffs Office by the Department of Transportation and given to students that had their seat belts on as they left the school. The beads had a shamrock on them that
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| Prescription for a Laugh
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...Post On 20 Mar 2008 |
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Just a line to say I’m living
That I’m not among the dead.
Though I’m getting more forgetful
And more mixed up in my head.
For sometimes I can’t remember
When I stand at the foot of the stairs,
If I must go up for something
Or I’ve just come down from there.
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| Change Your Brain, Change Your Life
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...Post On 20 Mar 2008 |
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One of the things often told to children when they are growing up is “Train Your Brain” when it comes to learning a process like turning off the light when leaving a room, or putting shoes
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| Project N.I.C.E.
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...Post On 13 Mar 2008 |
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The FFA had their Annual Adopt-A-Road-Trash Clean up
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| Let's Go Fly a Kite! By Elijah Daniels
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...Post On 13 Mar 2008 |
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Westside Elementary School is having a grand occasion for their students. It's called Kite Day and all of the kids are having a ball! Do to the heavy storms this past Friday, the W.E.S. moved their
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| Life Comes Full Circle – Two Businesses Become One
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...Post On 13 Mar 2008 |
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A lot of you may already know that Northeast Florida Power Equipment bought Baker Saw and moved to their new location on US90, but there’s an interesting history to this story. For Terry and Shirley Dugger, owners of Northeast Florida Power Equipment,
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| Baker County FFA Celebrates FFA Week
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...Post On 13 Mar 2008 |
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“Blue Jackets-Bright Futures”
By Greg Johnson-FFA Advisor/AgriScience Teacher
During the week of February 18-24th, the Baker County FFA celebrated FFA week with many activities. The old saying, “if you feed them they will come” is definitely true. On Tuesday, the chapter members ate pizza
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| Such a Great Talent in our Youth
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...Post On 06 Mar 2008 |
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“Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What’s a sundial in the shade?”
Benjamin Franklin
The Baker County High School and Middle School had their first Unite concert in over 6 years, on Thursday, February 28th.
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| Our Girl Scouts of Baker County
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...Post On 28 Feb 2008 |
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The Girl Scouts of Baker County have had a very productive year indeed. 2007 was full of events for all of them, and now in 2008, they’re still giving back to their community
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| Close Call Canadian Undertaker Wins 2007 Purina Derby Award
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...Post On 22 Feb 2008 |
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St. Louis, Missouri, January 23, 2008--A 1-year-old tricolor 13-inch male
Beagle named Close Call Canadian Undertaker was recently honored as the
Recipient of the prestigious Purina Brace Beagle Derby Award,
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| Bread Pudding From Down on the Bayou
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...Post On 22 Feb 2008 |
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When most bread goes stale it gets tossed in the trash or fed to the birds. But for some lucky loaves, going stale is just the beginning of a transformation into Bread pudding--
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| More Valentine Love . . .
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...Post On 22 Feb 2008 |
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Last week we were invited to Macclenny Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center to take part in their Valentine party for the residents. Kindergarten and First Grade students from St. Paul’s Catholic School
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| FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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Women Making Their Way into Black History . . .
For the last couple of weeks we have filled our pages with stories of a couple of famous African American men, like Barry Gordy and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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| Making Their Way into Black History . . .
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...Post On 07 Feb 2008 |
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar also called (until 1971) Lew Alcindor, by name of Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr. was born on April 16th 1947, in New York, NY.
Kareem is a
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| Recipe-Southern Style Collard Greens
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...Post On 07 Feb 2008 |
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4 lbs. collard greens--washed & soaked thoroughly
6 slices of fat back meat
1/2 tsp. sugar
Salt to taste
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| Animal Rescue
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...Post On 07 Feb 2008 |
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The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble getting enough people to click on it daily to meet their quota of getting free food donated every day to abused and neglected animals
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