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FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2014 /18 PAGES, 2 SECTIONS • fbnewsleader.com Hospice, Bond revoked for hospital, accused teacher

News-Leader parent of two Concours Fernandina Beach Bond has been revoked for a High School stu- Fernandina Beach high school teacher dents told police of accused of having sex with a student. a rumor regarding partner Daniel Wright, 32, is back in Nassau Wright and a stu- County Jail and is being held without dent. Both Wright bond. and the student MARY MAGUIRE Nassau County Circuit Court Judge denied an inappro- News-Leader Robert Foster revoked the bond Wright priate relationship Monday. No reason was given for the when questioned by On any given day, 100 or so peo- bond revocation in court documents, a detective, the ple who live in Nassau County receive but one of the conditions of Wright’s report stated. end-of-life care from Community earlier release was that he have no On June 12, police received more Hospice. contact with the victim. information regarding the relationship Most of them are treated at home, Wright, a media teacher and year- from Courtney Wright, the accused some in assisted-living complexes, book advisor at FBHS, was arrested in teacher’s wife, and her sister, Shannon and others at rehabilitation facilities June after Fernandina Beach detec- Strumlaugh, who was also a teacher at or nursing homes. tives said he confessed to an inappro- Fernandina Beach High School. Starting next week, Community priate relationship with a 17-year-old Wright reportedly admitted to his Hospice will offer in-patient care at a senior during the past school year. wife that he had become involved in a new 8-bed facility on the grounds of The student has since turned 18 and relationship with the student and Baptist Medical Center Nassau in graduated. acknowledged having sexual relations Fernandina Beach. Wright is the second FBHS teacher with her, but said the relationship Patients will be accepted begin- and yearbook advisor arrested on sex occurred after her 18th birthday. ning Monday, say officials, though a charges in the past five years. Stephen The student confirmed the sexual ribbon-cutting ceremony and facility Brian Turner, 48, remains incarcerat- relationship with Wright began in tour for the public was held on ed after his 2010 conviction for having February and told police two sexual Saturday morning for the new sex with a student who was a minor. encounters occurred before her 18th Community Hospice Jane and Bill According to a city police report, birthday, while she was still a minor, Warner Center for Caring. Wright’s involvement in a potential “We’re opening a unit today but crime was broached in April when a TEACHER Continued on 3A (long-term) we’re changing the lives of people in Nassau County,” said Community Hospice President and CEO Susan Ponder-Stansel. The center becomes the organi- zation’s fifth in-patient care center to Neighbors oppose be located on the grounds of a hos- pital, and seventh overall, and brings the total number of its in-patient beds to 108. According to the National Hospice Yulee crematorium and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), an estimated 1.5 million people in the United States receive MARY MAGUIRE Miner, who works as an administrator hospice service, and most patients News-Leader for Eternity Funeral Home in Yulee are women over age 65. and Jacksonville. He is also studying Hospice started in 1971 in the Burial or cremation? mortuary science at State U.S., but has been around longer in The Cremation Association of College at Jacksonville. Europe. North America says that just about Here is why Miner is on the hunt for Medicare pays, so does private MARY MAGUIRE/NEWS-LEADER half of the people in the United States a new site. insurance, but officials here say no A ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday for the new Jane and Bill who die in 2017 will be cremated. In The proposed site requires a com- one will be turned away because they Warner Center for Caring included, from left, Community Hospice 2012, the latest numbers available, plicated zoning exemption. And there can’t afford to pay. President and CEO Susan Ponder-Stansel, Baptist Nassau CANA puts the number of cremations is strong opposition from neighbors. For the new care center, the focus President Stephen Lee, Bill Warner and Community Hospice at 43.5 percent. But here is what he is keeping. is keeping people close to home. Foundation Chair Kevin Robbins. Lifelong Yulee resident Steven The name: Lofton Creek “When people have a limited Miner wants to capitalize on the grow- Crematory. amount of time, they want to be with ing demand by building a crematory in The furnace provider: B & L their families,” said Ponder-Stansel. Vitas and Heartland. months or less to live. According to his hometown. Cremations based in Largo. Since the late 1980s, she said Haven Hospice joins Community Community Hospice information, the “People pass away every day and it’s The date he wants to open: Nov. 1. some 1,300 Nassau County residents Hospice as the only nonprofit organ- effort is about caring, pain manage- been a dream of mine to service the “I don’t want to swim upstream,” have traveled to the organization’s izations working in the county. ment and quality of life. public,” said Miner, 29. said Miner. “If that many people are headquarters in Jacksonville to Despite the industry’s growth, Ponder-Stansel made her remarks He had a plan to build a crematory opposed to it then I can find another receive in-patient car. Ponder-Stansel believes there is more at a podium under a large white tent on a 1.5-acre lot his family owns on location.” “The 45-minute to an hour travel work to do when it comes to sharing set up near the unassuming entry on Appaloosa Way, just north of That news should cool neighbors time can be very daunting,” said the hospice approach. the building’s far east side. Celebration Baptist Church on Miner down. They’ve been mad about Miner’s Ponder-Stansel. “Many times people think it’s giv- Signage for the center’s benefac- Road. The location is about one mile business proposal for weeks, planning “The need is here.” ing up,” said Ponder-Stansel. “It’s part tors, Jane and Bill Warner, is on the south of A1A. petitions, knocking on doors and writ- Over the last few years, several of life and living.” wall inside, immediately facing the But Miner had to come up a new ing to the newspaper. for-profit hospice organizations have To qualify for hospice care, a doc- plan. opened in Nassau County, including tor must say that the patient has six HOSPICE Continued on 3A “A few too many hurdles,” said YULEE Continued on 3A Car auction on city golf course

ANGELA DAUGHTRY According to Bonhams represen- News-Leader tative Christi Osborne, the company would pay the city site usage fees A proposal for a car auction event to for the venue, and at least one be held at the city golf course the week tent would be set up on golf course of the 2015 Concours d’Elegance met grounds for the event. The exact site A photo shows with enthusiasm during a special pres- for the tent has not yet been deter- how an auction entation to commissioners Tuesday at mined. tent might look City Hall. The auction would include two days when set up for Representatives of Bonhams Inter- of viewing upscale automobiles, plus a a high-end national Auctioneers and Appraisers champagne breakfast and car auction motorcar auc- told commissioners the car auction the third day. Osborne said there could tion at the would be held at the city-owned also be an appraisal event for local Fernandina Fernandina Beach Golf Club March clientele during the days before the Beach Golf 10-12. auction. Club. The company has already con- In addition to hotel rooms, the event PHOTO BY BONHAMS tracted local hotels for 170 rooms will be using local services including INTERNATIONAL March 13-18, according to represen- catering, equipment rentals, house- AUCTIONEERS AND tatives. The Concours d’Elegance is APPRAISERS scheduled next year for March 13-15. CITY Continued on 3A

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2A FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2014 NEWS News-Leader OBITUARIES Pet safety tips Dorothy Bristol Mrs. Dorothy Bristol, 97, on 4th of July passed away peacefully on December 24, 2013 at the The Fourth of July is one find that driving around with Altamah Nursing/Rehabilitation of the most stressful and their pet in the car helps to Facility in Jesup, Ga. potentially dangerous times calm their pet. Mrs. Bristol was born on of the year for pets. While • Keep your pets in your May 22, 1916 in Brooklyn, New you and your family, friends, home in a comfortable and York. She was and neighbors are celebrat- quiet area with the shades the last of two ing the holiday with fire- drawn. If your pet is crate children born works, pets are finding these trained, then their crate is a to the late festive activities great choice. Some Laurence anything but cele- PPAAGGEE animals can become Brown and bratory. destructive when L’Artemisa Many pet par- frightened, so be Jenkins Brown. ents assume that if sure that you’ve Her sister, Thelma Fullerton, their pet is not 2 removed any items preceded her in death in 2001. afraid of thunder or that your pet could Mrs. Bristol was a graduate other loud noises, destroy or that of Girl’s High School in they will not be bothered by would be harmful to your pet Brooklyn, New York. She mar- Ronda Wilbanks, Karina fireworks. This is not neces- if chewed. Leave a television ried Merle C. Bristol in 1935. Villanueva, Adult Day sarily true. Even pets who or radio playing at normal She bore two children, Rhonda HealthCare member normally are not bothered by volume to keep your pet and Gregory. While raising her Frances Gilday and thunder and other loud nois- company while you’re attend- young children, Dorothy, a Desiree Vaupel spend time es are often frightened and ing Fourth of July picnics, homemaker, also took night in the herb garden at the panicked by the cumulative parades and other celebra- classes at the Fashion Institute Council on Aging in effects of the fireworks, the tions. and became an accomplished Fernandina Beach, above. excited voices outside and • If your pet seeks com- seamstress. Left, FSCJ student being left alone inside the fort in a bathtub, under a bed After the children graduat- Wilbanks gives ADHC house. or other small space, let ed from college, she returned to member Dorothy Hadlock If pets are left outside and them. Do not try to lure college and received her a manicure. The students unattended, the noise and them out. If the space is safe Bachelor and Master’s degrees were spending time at the raucousness often drive and it makes them feel more at Brooklyn College, majoring in Nassau County Council on them to run away. In fact, the secure, let them be. Early Childhood Education. She Aging to gain experience July 4th holiday is a very • Never leave pets out- then successfully taught the pri- as part of their studies. busy time for animal shelters side unattended, even in a mary grades in several New SUBMITTED PHOTOS across the U.S. They report fenced yard or on a chain. In York City Public Schools. taking in a higher number their fear, pets who normally Dorothy and Merle visited dogs that run off during fire- wouldn’t leave the yard may Fernandina Beach often once work festivities. In addition, escape and become lost, or he retired, further enriching Students, seniors benefit many police stations log become entangled in their their longtime friendship with higher volumes of stray dog chain, risking injury or Mrs. Alma Kelly, the wife of calls and barking complaints death. Ralph Kelly, a native on July 4th compared to any • Make sure your pets Fernandinian. from work training program other day of the year. are wearing identification After the death of her hus- By taking some common tags so that if they do band of 54 years in 1989, For the News-Leader form everyday activities and tasks. sense precautions, you can become lost, they can be Dorothy moved from New York The NCCOA Adult Day HealthCare provides help ensure your pet is returned promptly. Animals to Fernandina Beach. Once Recently, Occupational Assistant students various programs for persons affected by a form happy and safe today and all found running at-large firmly established, she encour- from Florida State College at Jacksonville joined of dementia. ADHC provides a safe, social and weekend long. should be taken to the local aged her two children to con- the Nassau County Council on Aging team to fun-filled day of activities for the seniors and • Do not take your pet to animal shelter, where they sider moving also. accomplish fieldwork and garner experience also provides much deserved and needed fireworks displays. will have the best chance of Mrs. Bristol was an active towards their degree programs. respite for the caregivers. • Do not leave your pet being reunited with their member of St. Peter’s Episcopal During the week they spent at the Senior Life If you have a senior in your household and alone in the car. With only owners. Church where she served on Center in Fernandina Beach they interacted would like to learn more about the NCCOA’s hot air to breathe inside a Here’s to you and your the Altar Guild. In time she was with members of the Adult Day HealthCare adult Day Healthcare program please call 261- car, your pet can suffer seri- pet having a happy and safe befriended by C.T. Smith, a long- (ADHC) Program, taking part in therapeutic 0701 or visit www.coanassau.com. ous health effects even death Independence Day! time parishioner of St. Peter’s. and recreational activities with the seniors. Both In its 40th year of serving Nassau County in a few short minutes. TripsWithPets.com is an The pair remained dear friends the seniors and the students enjoyed the time Seniors, the Council on Aging is a 501(c)(3) Partially opened windows online resource for pet travel up to the time of his demise. they spent together. nonprofit agency that delivers services to do not provide sufficient air, and was named best pet trav- Dorothy was an avid reader This partnership was an opportunity for the Nassau County seniors in five categories includ- but they do provide an el site by Consumer Reports. throughout her life and eagerly students to work as a group alongside people ing home delivered meals, COA Transportation, opportunity for your pet to Its mission is to offer undertook the challenge of com- with forms of dementia and other physical dis- In-Home Care, and Adult Day HealthCare, while be stolen. However, if your resources that ensure pets pleting the New York Times abilities. Dementia is a group of symptoms operating two senior recreation centers. They pet is most comfortable in are welcome, happy, and safe crossword puzzles. caused by disorders of the brain. It affects mem- are funded by donations from private individu- the car, some pet parents while traveling. She leaves her son, Gregory ory, thinking, behaviors and the ability to per- als and some government grants. Bristol (Shun), his daughter, Darlene Jones (Baldwin, N.Y.) and her three children, his son, Kevin Bristol (Clifton, N.J.) and Take Stock awarded his son, her daughter, Rhonda WEEKLY UPDATE (Fernandina Beach), her daugh- Free HIV tests are invited to bring plant open to the public. For more ter, Bryn Williams-Meyer samples showing problems in information call 630-BOOK (Marina del Rey, CA), and her Have you been tested for their landscapes. Problems (2665) or visit jaxpublicli- 501(c)3 status husband, and son, her son, HIV recently? Free HIV test- will be identified and solu- brary.org. Walker Williams 3rd ing is offered from 1-4 p.m. at tions offered for correction. Take Stock in Children expansion to serve even more (Jessica)(Ft. Worth, TX) an the Florida Department of There is no fee for this serv- First aid training (TSIC) of Nassau County, Inc. than the current 150 students adult son and baby daughter Health clinic, 1620 Nectarine ice. For information call 879- An open community train- was recently awarded status presently enrolled. Take Stock and Maryn Ferguson (Orlando, St. in Fernandina Beach. 1019. Master Gardeners are ing for Mental Health First as an independent 501(c)3 of Nassau and FSCJ will con- FL) and her son along with Walk-in, no appointment nec- on phone duty Fridays, at Aid is planned for 1-5 p.m. charitable organization. Since tinue their close working rela- nieces, nephews and a host of essary. 491-7340. July 10 and 11 in the commu- 1997 TSIC Nassau, one of 57 tionship. friends. nity room at the Fernandina Take Stock programs in The Take Stock/Nassau Her memorial service will Gallery event AARP meets Beach Police Department, Florida, has provided mentor- office is still located at the be Thursday, July 10th at 9:30 The Plantation Artist Chapter 4806 of the 1525 Lime St. Participants ing and college scholarships Betty P. Cook Center at a.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Guild & Gallery presents local AARP will meet must attend both sessions to to over 450 students. FSCJ in Yulee, but will be Church, 801 Atlantic Avenue, “Romancing the Summer” July 8 at 1 p.m. at the receive the 8-hour certifica- Take Stock in Children of housed in different offices. Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, with paintings in oil, water- Council on Aging across tion. Cost is $50 per person. Nassau County has success- The address is: Take Stock in (904) 261-4293. color, acrylic and collage, from Baptist Medical Center Register at www.mhfanas- fully operated under the Children of Nassau County plus photography by all local Nassau. Speaker will be Jack sau.com and view the “class umbrella of the Florida State Inc., Florida State College artists. See them at the Omni Heard of Oxley-Heard calendar.” To sponsor an indi- College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) Betty P. Cook Nassau Center, DEATH NOTICES Shops, at 94 Amelia Village Funeral Home. vidual or a class visit or call Foundation for the past 7 76346 William Burgess Blvd., Circle. Hours are from 9 a.m.- The meeting will discuss Starting Point at 225-8280. years. As the lead agency, Yulee, FL 32097. Anne Britt Duey, 83, 8 p.m. July 5 and regularly current AARP issues and FSCJ has helped develop, Sharon Collins, executive Fernandina Beach, died on Tuesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m., issues on the local scene. O’Neal VBS guide and grow Take Stock of director, can be found in her Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Wednesday through Friday The chapter covers Nassau O’Neal Memorial Baptist Nassau into one of the lead- new office on campus in Bldg. Oxley Heard Funeral Directors 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays County and residents inter- Church, 474257 SR 200 E, ers in the statewide Take 29 B101, reached at her num- Brenda Elizabeth Henry, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ested in keeping up with the will convene Vacation Bible Stock in Children network. ber of 548-4464 or new email at 58, St. Mary’s, Ga., died on national organization and School July 14-18 from 5-7 Awarding Take Stock of [email protected]. Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Gun courses doing good things for local p.m. nightly. Nassau 501(c)3 status recog- To learn more about Take Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Gary W. Belson seniors. All are invited. For The Bible school theme, nizes the growth of the pro- Stock of Nassau you may visit Joseph Vijuk, 68, Associates Inc. will hold a information call John Megna “Keeping Your Space Clean gram and should be beneficial their website at www.take- Fernandina Beach, died on concealed weapon license at 277-2143. and Green,” guides a study to future development and stocknassau.org. Wednesday, July 2, 2014. course at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Christian stewardship. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors July 6. A basic with defensive Black Seminoles talk Each lesson, using the cre- Ann Marshall Young died tactics course will be held at Author Dr. Rosalyn ation story, emphasizes that Wednesday, July 2, 2014 in 7:45 a.m. July 5 and 19. For Howard will speak downtown human beings bear responsi- Fernandina Beach. details and additional classes at the Main Library, 303 bility to care for the world Nassau NAMI offers support Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors and information, contact Laura St. N., Jacksonville, on God created, to protect the Belson at 491-8358, (904) 476- July 8 at 5:30 p.m. Howard, environment and to preserve Nassau NAMI (National 2037 or gbelson@bellsouth. author of Black Seminoles in the land and its resources for Alliance on Mental Illness) is net. Visit www.TheBelson the Bahamas, will give a spe- future generations. Students a local support and advocacy Group.com. cial presentation titled “The will gain practical steps to group for individuals with a Connecting People, Help & Hope African Presence in Spanish enrich their personal walk mental health diagnosis or sus- health diagnosis on Fridays at The food pantry needs Plant clinic Florida: Black Seminoles.” with God, while learning how pected diagnosis. The Nassau 11 a.m. at the Council on donations of non-perishable On July 7 Extension The event is part of the to serve God by taking care NAMI affiliate offers the fol- Aging building, 1367 South food items all year round. Director/Horticulture Agent library’s Adult Summer of the Earth. lowing services: 18th St., Fernandina Beach For more information, Rebecca Jordi will conduct a Reading Program, Literary The community is invited • Helpline: 277-1886 (across from Baptist Medical call: 261-7000 Plant Clinic from 10 a.m.-2 Elements, as well as the join in this engaging week of • Bimonthly support group Center Nassau). 1303 Jasmine Street, Suite 101 p.m. at the Yulee Extension Special Collections Author edification in the word of for family members/caretak- • Monthly business/advo- Fernandina Beach, FL office. All county residents Series. The event is free and God. Students age 5 through ers/friends of a loved one with cacy meetings. These meet- adults are welcome. a mental illness. These meet- ings are held the third Thurs- ings are held on the first and day of each month at 6 p.m. at 511 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 ‘Save the Children’ third Tuesday of each month the Northeast Florida Com- (904) 261-3696 Fax 261-3698 O’Neal Memorial Baptist from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Journey munity Action Agency, 1303 Website for email addresses: fbnewsleader.com Church, 474257 SR 200 E, Church, 95707 Amelia Con- Jasmine St. will celebrate “Save the course in Yulee. For information email Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Children Day” at 3 p.m. on • Weekly support groups [email protected] The News-Leader is published every Wednesday and Friday by The Fernandina July 20. The youth depart- for individuals with a mental om or visit nassaunami.org. Beach News-Leader, 511 Ash Street, P.O. Box 16766, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. ment and Black Male Periodicals postage paid at Fernandina Beach, Fla. (USPS 189-900) ISSN# 0163-4011. 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FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2014 NEWS News-Leader 3A TEACHER Continued from 1A the report said. One of the conditions of Wright’s release was The girl also admitted the that he have no contact with the victim. relationship continued beyond her graduation from high school in May. Blvd., has been a TV production offender after pleading guilty According to the report, and digital design teacher at to a charge of unlawful sex Wright admitted having one Fernandina Beach High School with a minor stemming from a sexual encounter while she was for the past two years, and for- relationship with a student 17 years old. He was then merly taught at Hilliard High that began when she was charged with a sex offense School, according to the report. around 15. Turner was arrest- involving a minor and was in His predecessor, Turner, ed in 2009 when he was an custody at Nassau County Jail was sentenced to seven years FBHS journalism teacher and for two days until posting bond. in prison in September 2010 newspaper and yearbook advi- Wright, of 23461 Flora Parke and ordered to register as a sex sor.

HOSPICE Continued from 1A A caring place electronic double doors, though a monument sign is coming, The new Community Hospice Jane and Bill Warner says a spokesperson. Center for Caring at Baptist Medical Center Nassau is family Ponder-Stansel said she friendly. asked Bill Warner to lunch to Along with the patient bed, there is upholstered seating, a tell him about the tribute, which built-in desk, flat-screen television, refrigerator, closet and pri- a spokesperson said took place vate bathroom complete with a small curtained shower in two months ago. every room. The Warners have donated The furniture, flooring and trim work is a deep honey- more than $2 million to maple, while the upholstery, walls and window treatments are Community Hospice over the colored in leafy greens or sandy browns. The overall effect is years through the Concours calm and soothing. MARY MAGUIRE/NEWS-LEADER d’Elegance Foundation. Bill The design also makes the most of every square inch of Neighbors are opposed to a proposed crematorium in their Yulee neighborhood. Warner started the annual clas- space, and it would not be surprising to learn that the person sic car show. charged with the interiors has spent time in a motor home. 1-1 mapping departments the meeting with his wife, Ponder-Stansel, said that Bill Each room has a bench that pops up to create a table and YULEE Continued from 1A attended. The health depart- Vivian, 73. The couple has lived and his wife Jane “have earned two seats and then flips over to become a bed. USB ports “We’re going to have hears- ment should have been there on the street for 40 years and a place in high heaven” for their are tucked into the configuration. es come in there and kids have but officials said that a repre- owns 40 acres in the sur- support. There is a special patient room that contains air flow for to see that?” said Mary Lou sentative was unable to attend. rounding area. Bill Warner offered brief people with auto-immune diseases, and a bariatric room to Thomas, 52. Miner brought his wife, “There’s not enough bod- and modest remarks to the accommodate obese patients. “No, not here. This is a res- Kimberly, 24, and the engineer ies here that need to be burnt,” small group of people who gath- The door to this room is wider and so are the seats. The idential area. And besides that, he hired to develop the plan. said Geiger. “You know he’d ered for the event. bed can support up to 1,000 pounds. our land values would go The meetings are open to be bringing bodies out of “We feel moved by it,” said Despite the homey atmosphere, there are reminders that down.” the public, but the public can’t Jacksonville.” Warner. this is a medical facility, including a call bell for the nurse’s Thomas attended a prelim- make comments. Not just Jacksonville, but The Warners are also the station and a bright light on the ceiling that is centered over inary meeting for the project Neighbors sat on the side- all over Northeast Florida, said largest single donors to other the patient’s pillow (a sleep mask might come in handy dur- Tuesday morning that Miner lines and spoke with the News- Miner. He plans to contract cre- charitable organizations, includ- ing the doctor’s exam). had requested with county offi- Leader after the meeting. mation services with funeral ing Micah’s Place women’s There are communal rooms to meet, think and eat. There cials. “What if that propane tank homes and not the general shelter and spina bifida is also a computer and washer and dryer for patients and Thomas attended with her accidentally explodes? It holds public. research. families to use. WiFi is available throughout the center. husband and three other like 2,000 gallons of propane,” In a phone interview on Warner said the couple’s Family pets are welcome to visit but they can’t stay neighbors. They came for said Thomas. Wednesday, Miner said that granddaughter has the disease, overnight. details. Miner’s proposal called for buying or leasing another prop- and that his wife could not “We had someone who wanted to see their horse and we Design review committee a 1,000-gallon tank. But that erty location would add to his attend the day’s event because made arrangements,” said Dr. Leslie Stevens, the center’s meetings are an opportunity wasn’t the only concern neigh- investment, which he put at she was attending a spina bifi- interim chief medical officer. for developers to spell out their bors had. Thomas’s husband $179,000. He expects to have da medical conference in Whoa. You allowed a horse came inside? plans to the county. worried about around-the- five employees. California. “No, no, no. Not inside. At the window,” said Dr. Stevens. They are scheduled to clock operations. They have “It’s more money than I was Baptist Medical Center There are big windows in each room and while people inform developers about code lived on the street for 10 years hoping to spend initially and it Nassau President Stephen Lee can see out, there is a protective coating on the glass to keep restrictions and ordinances. and don’t want commercial might take more time to get also spoke from the podium. people from seeing in. This is important because there’s a The idea is to outline require- development. going,” said Miner. “But I’m “Most of us have had per- brick pathway hugging the building. ments before developers sink “You can’t burn one person going to find a commercial sonal experiences with hos- time and money into a plan that and make money,” said Patrick piece of property that’s away pice,” said Lee, noting before would never be OK’d by the Thomas, 56. “The furnace from any houses. I’ve already the event that his sister who structure, Lee said the hospital his time at the organization’s county. would have to run just about all spoken with a man this morn- died from breast cancer two would be legally required to care center at St. Vincent’s Representatives from the time.” ing who has two acres on 17. years ago received hospice send patients to the facility by Medical Center in Jacksonville. growth management, building, His neighbor, George Wish me luck.” care, and so did an in-law. ambulance, even if the ride He said two nurses will be engineering, fire rescue and 9- Geiger, agreed. He attended [email protected] “My sister was a patient for would only circle the parking assigned to each 12-hour s eight days,” said Lee. lot. hift. According to industry num- “So that’s a very important During the public tour, there bers, that’s about the norm. Lee feature,” said Lee. was a lot of oohing and aahing. urges people to call sooner, but Patients must be discharged “I think this whole place is for now he wants them to know from the hospital before being beautiful,” said Sam Fallin. He Pedestrian killed in Hilliard that transferring a patient from admitted to hospice. Then, they is a member of Amelia Cruizers the hospital to hospice would can be wheeled in a chair or car club and lives on Amelia A pedestrian was killed Wednesday night dent occurred about 11:30 p.m. when the north- be seamless. bed for the move. Island. when he was struck by a semi truck while bound semi, driven by Robert Scott Bowen, “They simply go down the Staff will include three doc- “People need to learn about walking in the roadway of US 1 in Hilliard. 40, of Bowdon, Ga., struck the northbound hall or home.” tors contracted from Baptist hospice. It is as close to The pedestrian’s name was not released but pedestrian who was walking “in the middle of The care center is located Nassau, including Dr. Peter being at home as you can get he was identified as a 27-year-old Macclenny the right travel lane in front of” the traffic. The on the first floor of a newly built Harding, Dr. Matthew Castner and you can expect the people man. front of the truck struck the pedestrian, knock- three-story office building and and Dr. Robert Wilson. at hospice to treat you like fam- The Florida Highway Patrol said the acci- ing him onto the right shoulder of US 1. connected to the hospital by a The nurse manager is ily.” covered hallway. Without this Channey Radford, who will split [email protected]

it from the road, and we like start working on a special CITY Continued from 1A the lush greens and club- events permit for the auction NOTICE OF FOUND PROPERTY keeping, Internet and phone house ... we wouldn’t have to company. service, plant décor and others. re-invent the wheel to set up According to the presenta- HELD AT THE OFFICE OF THE NASSAU COUNTY SHERIFF City police and fire departments operations.” tion, Bonhams was founded in NASSAU COUNTY – YULEE, FLORIDA will most likely get involved for “Our reach is truly global London in 1793 and operates The below listed found property designated as such by Florida Statute 705.103 shall be traffic control, and 75-100 addi- and we hope to make Amelia 60 offices and salesrooms in the tional parking spaces would be Island part of our global family,” UK, the Netherlands, Australia, declared forfeited to the County unless claimed within 90 days from July 2, 2014. needed, with more on the day of Osborne said. Hong Kong, Canada and the Persons claiming such property must file a written claim with sufficient proof of rightful the auction. “This is not a 1,000-car auc- United States. ownership and Driver’s License or Picture ID. This information must be delivered to the Concierge services may also tion or a rodeo,” said represen- Bonhams holds over 600 Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Property and Evidence Facility located at 76001 Bobby be used to point guests toward tative Rupert Banner. “We auctions per year in many col- Moore Circle, Nassau County, Yulee Florida. No later than the 90th day as required by the best places to go locally for would have 80 to 100 cars of lectible categories. Other auto meals, entertainment and lodg- high value, and we would auctions held in the U.S. include Florida State Statute 705.103, in order to claim the property. ing. chaperone clients into and a January event in Scottsdale, CCR# BARCODE# SERIAL# DESCRIPTION Bonhams representatives out of the event. We’re Ariz., and an August auction at 201300502 031158 39370634Q TOSHIBA LAPTOP said they chose the city golf looking to place the auction the Quail Lodge Golf Club in course because of its central Thursday at the start of the Carmel, Calif. 201402801 035739 32323 YELLOW DEWALT location, its visibility from the Concours.” Other auction companies TABLE SAW Amelia Island Parkway and easy “This is an opportunity to use the facilities of The Ritz- airport access. redefine the golf course,” Carlton, Amelia Island and 201400960 034532 B18102 BERETTA, STAMPEDE 45 CALIBER “We like the synergy of the Mayor Ed Boner said. “It was in Omni Amelia Island Plantation Fernandina Beach Golf Club,” a decline.” Resort during the Concours REVOLVER representative Mark Osborne City Manager Joe Gerrity d’Elegance. 200908257 J1021519543 EZ-GO GOLFCART said. “We like that you can see said at the meeting he would [email protected]

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MARY MAGUIRE/NEWS-LEADER Judge Suzanne Bass in her second-floor office at the Nassau County Courthouse on Centre Street in Fernandina Beach. ‘Gorgeous view, busy caseload’ for Nassau’s first female judge

MARY MAGUIRE for court, and friendly,” said (the judge hung an original News-Leader Bass. multmedia piece that at first She said that people have glance looks like a simple paint- The next time you pass the given her tips on the best places ing of the Jacksonville skyline, front door of the Nassau to fish, tips on tasty restaurants but in detail showcases the County Courthouse in down- and small gifts with a local judge’s campaign literature and town Fernandina Beach, look theme. news accounts of her election to up. There is a pretty second- Bass said she has been the bench two years ago), pil- floor balcony and if you see a advised to hire a fishing guide lows and a brass desk lamp woman gazing down at Centre for her first trip out, that she with fish, that look like bass. Street, it is likely to be Judge has eaten at The Happy The offices overlook Centre Suzanne Bass, Nassau County’s Tomato, Ciao and Peppers and Street, though a key card is first female judge. that she is becoming a regular needed to access the balcony. A She started work in May, at the Marina restaurant. small kitchen is steps away and after serving the Fourth She said local attorney Dan it leads to the judicial cham- Judicial Circuit in Duval County. McCranie gave her some nau- bers. That’s where the judge “It’s a gorgeous view and I tical charts. hears bench trials. Peters Point restroom try to get out here when I can, Bass and her judicial assis- The chambers lead to the but I walked into a busy case- tant Kathy Fristrom work out of courtroom. It is a large, bright load,” said Bass. a suite of offices on the build- room with tall windows, wood Judge Bass was assigned in ing’s second floor. furniture and carved details on repairs slated to begin April to hear civil cases in the The space is architecturally railings and trim. The judge’s county, though on Wednesday beautiful with tall windows and bench is best described as mornings she travels to the carved wood trim. majestic. MARY MAGUIRE men’s restroom.” ing,” said Knott. “It’s pro- Robert M. Foster Justice The office, said Bass, came “The pictures are all former News-Leader Despite the problems, gressing.” Center in Yulee to hear juve- with a large wooden desk, tra- judges,” said Bass. “That’s (the Knott said the building is safe Knott said there is a two- nile cases. ditional rug and leather sofa. It late) Doc Burgess.” The restroom building at to use and will remain open inch crack between the base of “I haven’t had a jury trial is a masculine look, but Bass The pictures are also all of Peters Point is sinking and until repairs are made. the building and the sidewalk. yet, but I have had several has brought in softer, personal men. For now. repairs are planned to start He put the repair cost at “We’ve got a company bench trials,” said Bass. “I touches, including paintings [email protected] later this month, according to $21,850. called Ramjack coming to lift just had a bench trial this Nassau County’s Facilities The work will include the structure so we can pour a week.” Maintenance Department. masonry repair, painting and new foundation,” said Knott. What was the case about? “One end is going down new coquina on the building’s Just to be clear, the building “A contract case. We do a NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING and the other is going up,” said interior. is safe to use, yes? good number of them. I had Director Bob Knott. New fixtures? “Yes. Public safety is always scheduled the trial for two days. The result, said Knott, is “We replaced the fixtures the primary concern,” said It took one,” said Bass. “We’re The South Amelia Island Shore Stabilization stress fractures throughout not that long ago, so we don’t Knott. “I consider the respon- working our way through.” Association (SAISSA) will hold a Bylaws the structure. need to do that,” said Knott. sibility of facilities maintenance The News-Leader caught up “You can’t see them on the He said the trouble was to be no different than fire res- the judge on June 27 to ask how Revision Committee Meeting on Monday, July 7, outside of the building because first spotted six months ago cue or the sheriff. 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6A FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2014 OPINION News-Leader

VIEWPOINT/DAVE LOTT/ATLANTA Marina, golf course –no easy solutions

rom a number of arti- paid a man- option for the city taking into overnight and will not be cles and opinion agement fee. account a number of factors remedied overnight. To their pieces recently pub- The expect- including experience and I disagree with statements that the marina’s credit, BCG has worked F lished, it is clear that ed benefits financial stability/capacity. under severe budget con- there is confusion over the dif- of a manage- Even in the privatization pro- condition has deteriorated since being straints to make vast improve- ference between pure privati- ment servic- posal, the bidder was only managed by Westrec. . . . As to the golf course, ments to the layout of the zation and a management es contract willing to assume a maximum course and to set into place services contract. The city has are several: dredging expense of $25,000. Billy Casper Golf Management stated benefits such as increased not privatized the operations the company While I strongly agree that upfront that the course faced a number of water retention capacity for of either the marina or the will bring the city should be run in an irrigation and improved golf course, but has entered Lott strong expe- efficient manner, I disagree major issues that could only be solved through greens that will not be real- into a management services rienced man- with statements that some major capital improvement projects. ized for several years. It has (outsourcing) contract with agement at have voiced that the marina’s been encouraging to hear of Westrec and Billy Casper Golf the local and corporate level; condition has deteriorated the improving conditions at Management respectively. operating expenses will be since being managed by sioner, but eternal optimist, debt service cost of almost the course. As the BCGM rep- Under a pure privatization lower through increased effi- Westrec. Joe Springer and the Ron Sapp frequently mentions $250,000 related to a much resentatives recently stated, agreement, the awarded com- ciencies such as national buy- Westrec folks have done an the city not following the needed irrigation system the city course will probably pany assumes full ownership ing power without sacrificing exceptional job over the last ATM plan that would have overhaul and the construction never reach the playability of the property, equipment service levels; and, they will four years in improving and minimized the dredging of the clubhouse. I certainly conditions of the semi-private and operations including all be able to generate additional marketing the marina to the requirements of the marina. don’t have the knowledge of courses in the area, but then debt and liabilities in revenue for the facility point where it has become a While the plan was a solid one biology, chemistry, plant the fees for the city course exchange for a payment to the through the use of proven desired destination for tran- from an engineering stand- pathology and entomology reflect that condition. I am municipality. This is some- customer sient boaters – those cus- point, the reality is that the necessary to speak to whether sure the operators of the what like the city has done loyalty and marketing pro- tomers that generate the high- plan was dependent upon the poor turf management prac- other semi-private courses in with regard to its waste man- grams. est profit margin. As proof, city’s ability to relocate most tices resulted in the turf prob- the area would like nothing agement service through its During the Request for you only need to remember of the docks south of Brett’s lems last year; but it is clear better than to see the city agreement with Advanced Proposal process for both the that the Marine Trawlers (in the mudflat that requires there was a deterioration in close its courses to remove Disposal (Stateline). marina and golf course, Owners Association selected most of the constant dredg- the condition of the course. that competitive pricing Under a management respondents were able to pro- the marina as the site for their ing) to the northern side in But to place full blame on factor. services structure, there is a pose either a management national rendezvous for an waters not controlled by the BCG seemed to be unfair. One Both the marina and the competitive bid process and/or privatization option. In unprecedented three years in city. Efforts by then city man- only needed to look to the golf course have long-term resulting in the award of a the case of the golf course, all a row. Then there is the news ager Bob Mearns to secure a poor condition of the very infrastructure issues that contract for operating the the responses received were that Fernandina was named in reasonable financial agree- exclusive Quail Hollow Golf need to be carefully examined service including all person- only for the management Yachting Magazine’s Top 50 ment for the riparian rights to Course in Charlotte, N.C., in order to establish a reason- nel and operating expenses; option. In the case of the mari- Towns where the marina’s that area did not succeed. For that hosted the PGA tourna- able level of expectations as to but existing debt, property, na, there was one response proximity the downtown his- that reason the city had to ment in early May. This is a the overall condition of the equipment and facility owner- for a management contract toric district was noted as a resort to the Boater’s course that is considered a facilities versus its profitabili- ship remain with the munici- and one for the privatization distinguishing factor. The pri- Improvement Grant Program premier course and spends ty, or lack thereof. Even if the pality. In addition to the city option. In the case of the mari- mary financial problems with (Big P) plan that retained millions of dollars on course city were to remove all the continuing to pay the normal na, the evaluation committee the marina are the outside the most of the existing footprint maintenance. One PGA super- existing debt from the marina operating expenses of the recommended that the man- control of Westrec or any of the marina and did little to intendent opined that the and golf course enterprise operation, the company is agement contract was the best operator – the debt service for mitigate the dredging issues Quail Hollow and other funds, the dredging issue for dredging and major repairs the marina still faces today. courses in the Southeast had the marina and the capital that existed before they took As to the golf course, Billy a bad transition from winter funds necessary to rebuild tee over and the expenses associ- Casper Golf Management grass to summer grass with boxes and greens at the golf ated with the ongoing need (BCGM) stated upfront the problems usually weath- course remain as major finan- for major dredging opera- before signing their contract er/environment related and cial obstacles. City commis- tions. Erase the pre-existing what others had been saying hard to control. While I under- sioners, past and present, debt service and the marina for years – the course and stand the golfer playing a have been kicking these two would be generating a net facility faced a number of round today only cares about cans down the street for quite profit of $250,000-$300,000 a major issues that could only the condition of the course some time. There is no magi- year. In fact, the marina has be solved through major capi- while they are playing and not cal overnight solution and the actually been reducing the tal improvement projects – what it will be months from sooner the problems are overall amount of its debt expenses the golf course now, one must also under- addressed, the better. since Westrec assumed could not incur as it was stand the overall issues Dave Lott is a former inter- responsibility. already operating at a loss impacting the quality of the im city manager of Fernandina Former mayor/commis- back in 2009 due to its annual course didn’t happen Beach.

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FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2014 OPINION News-Leader 7A

VIEWPOINT/RON PAUL/FORMER MEMBER OF CONGRESS Oppose tyranny this holiday

This week Americans will enjoy John Abizaid, former U.S. Central Command Independence Day with family cookouts and (CENTCOM) commander, concluded that con- fireworks. Flags will be displayed in abun- How would the signers of the trary to claims that drones help prevent wider F LORIDA’ S O LDEST W EEKLY N EWSPAPER dance. Sadly, however, what should be a cele- Declaration of Independence conflicts by targeting specific individuals, the E STABLISHED IN 1854 bration of the courage of those who risked so use of drones “may create a slippery slope much to oppose tyranny will instead be turned have viewed, for example, leading to continual or wider wars.” The News-Leader is published with pride weekly into a celebration of government, not liberty. the Obama Administration’s In fact, the study concluded, the use of for the people of Nassau County by Community The mainstream media and opportunistic drones overseas is likely counterproductive. Newspapers, Inc., Athens, Georgia. We believe politicians have turned Independence Day into ‘drone memo’? “Civilian casualties, even if relatively few, can that strong newspapers build strong communi- the opposite of what was intended. anger whole communities, increase anti-U.S. ties – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary The idea of opposing – by force if necessary killed by the president are Anwar al-Awlaki and sentiment and become a potent recruiting tool goal is to publish distinguished and profitable – a tyrannical government has been turned his teenaged son, but the precedent has been for terrorist organizations,” the study found. community-oriented newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of into a celebration of tyrannical government established, according to the memo, that the Seven years ago I wrote in an Independence professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, qual- itself! president has the authority to kill Americans Day column: ity and hard work. The evidence is all around us. he believes are terrorists. “Only the safeguards and limitations that How would the signers of the Declaration of Even the New York Times, which generally are enshrined in a constitutionally limited FOY R. MALOY JR ., PUBLISHER Independence have viewed, for example, the backs whatever U.S. administration is in power, republic can prohibit a nation from lurching MICHAEL PARNELL, EDITOR Obama Administration’s “drone memo,” finally is troubled by the White House’s legal justifica- toward empire ... I hope every person who MIKE HANKINS, ADVERTISING DIRECTOR released last week, which claims to justify the tion to claim the authority to kill Americans. A reads or hears this will take the time to go ROBERT FIEGE, PRODUCTION DIRECTOR president’s killing American citizens without Times editorial last week concluded that “... the back and read the Declaration of BOB TIMPE, CIRCULATION DIRECTOR charge, judge, jury or oversight? Is this not a memo turns out to be a slapdash pastiche of Independence. Only by recapturing the spirit legal theories – some based on obscure inter- ANGELINE MUDD, tyranny similar to that which our Founders of independence can we ensure our govern- opposed? And was such power concentrated in pretations of British and Israeli law – that was ment never resembles the one from which the BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER one branch of government not what inspired clearly tailored to the desired result.” American States declared their separation.” SIÂN PERRY, ASSISTANT EDITOR the rebellion against the English king in the I agree with the New York Times’ conclusion On Independence Day we should remem- BETH JONES, SPORTS EDITOR first place? that, “(T)his memo should never have taken so ber the spirit of rebellion against tyranny that TOM WOOD DINK NESMITH The “drone memo,” released after an ACLU long to be released, and more documents must inspired our Founding Fathers to set out our be made public. The public is still in the dark CHAIRMAN PRESIDENT freedom of information request, purports to experiment in liberty. We should ourselves cel- establish the president alone as the arbiter of on too many vital questions.” ebrate and continue that struggle if we are to who is or is not a terrorist subject to execution Coincidentally, in addition to the “drone keep our republic. by the U.S. government. There is no due memo” released last week, a broader study of Ron Paul is a former Congressman and process involved, just the determination of the the U.S. use of drones was also released by the Presidential candidate. president. Thus far the only American citizens Stimson Center. The study, co-chaired by Gen. RonPaulChannel.com

VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Golf course groups, to include ladies playing bridge. It is also used for special events, While I respect the job Johnny such as wedding receptions, birthday Miller is doing on the city commis- parties, banquets, reunions and other sion, I feel I need to express my dis- functions. None of these have anything appointment with his comments in the to do with golf course operations. The lead article in the News-Leader (June clubhouse facility is no different from 27). He states in regard to the golf the Peck Center, Atlantic Avenue course, “I am wondering if we need a Recreation Center, MLK Recreation golf course at all.” Then follows with Center or other facilities sponsored by “What service are we actually provid- the city, so its expenses should be treat- ing?” I am not sure why he is asking ed in like manner. such questions rhetorically instead of In response to Mr. Miller’s ques- asking those of us who use the golf tions, the Fernandina Beach Golf Club course. provides significant contributions to In response to Mr. Miller’s com- the city. Not only does it provide recre- ments I would like to point out that ation services to taxpaying citizens, it the golf club is just one of many recre- provides an incentive to visitors to ation facilities sponsored by the city. come to our city to play golf. I person- We have tennis courts, swimming ally know many “snowbirds” who come pools, ballparks, playgrounds, recre- here annually primarily to play golf at ation center on Atlantic, MLK recre- FBGC, because of the reasonable ation center, Peck Center, and I have prices and friendly environment. This probably missed some. I rarely use is probably the finest recreation serv- any of these except for the golf course. ice and public facility the city has to As a member of the golf course I often offer its residents and guests alike. We play there three or more times week- should not be shortsighted regarding ly. Normally I walk with other member its future. friends, and then enjoy a beer at the In conclusion, senior citizens snack bar afterwards. My point is this: deserve a recreation facility just as jun- for me and my friends, most of whom ior citizens need ball fields, swimming are senior citizens and city residents pools and playgrounds. However, if and pay the exorbitant city taxes, use you must consider the golf course from this facility for recreation, exercise and a business perspective, remove the camaraderie, just as younger families clubhouse debt from its operational use the parks, playgrounds and ball expense, and treat it like the other gen- fields. Senior citizens represent a sig- eral use facilities sponsored by the city. nificant portion of the city’s population Another approach would be to lease and deserve a recreation facility just as the clubhouse to a restaurateur and ADAM ZYGLIS/THE BUFFALO NEWS do the youngsters. Also from a tax- let them charge rent for the pro shop payer’s perspective, I would guess that space. The income from the lease son, except a politician, can easily Evacuation plan wonderful public relations for them those who use the golf course, both could then be used to pay the debt understand this! and what a godsend for all the dedi- young adults and senior citizens alike, service, and golf course operations Putting it into perspective, Mr. Paul I read the lengthy article by Mary cated volunteers and Red Cross per- contribute substantially more on aver- would become financially viable. would probably be less effective treat- Maguire in the June 25 News-Leader sonnel during such a disaster and it age to the city tax base than citizens Paul Booton ing a patient if he was required to start about “Storm coming. 17-35 hours to would be another exit for us. who primarily use other recreation Fernandina Beach the procedure with one hand tied evacuate all.” It was extremely inform- Helene Scott department facilities. behind his back, and during the pro- ative. Fernandina Beach Although the golf course is one of cedure one eye was covered, then the We are all aware of the length of many recreational facilities, for some Iraq other eye and then his free fingers time it takes on the highway out of the reason it is the only one which is I wish that Ron Paul’s opening state- were taped together. island. Has anyone ever thought of COMMUNITY THANKS deemed to require self-sufficiency ment regarding the late General Bill The only reason it would be neces- asking CSX trains to be part of our financially. If it must be considered Odom would have included exactly sary to return to Iraq is to clean up evacuation? from a business perspective, then how the general would have dealt with the mess caused by this administra- Folks could be picked up by those Peck Library accounting for income and expenses Saddam Hussein and Iraq (June 27). It tion, which is probably impossible now white buses I see around town run by The Peck Community Center must be reasonable. The primary prob- would also have been interesting to with the usual half-hearted enthusi- the older American center. Library would like to thank the com- lem lies in charging the debt service on hear his opinion on what he would asm and support of this president. But Special needs people who register munity and the various churches for the clubhouse to golf course opera- have suggested about a nuclear-armed again, politics makes it necessary for with the local health department could their support of the recent projects tions. If it were not for this debt serv- Iran, although there is no proof that him to “appear” to address the prob- register their cell phones and bus driv- (Fashion Fantasy, “An Evening of ice expense, the golf club operations they possess such, or are attempting to lem, unfortunately at the risk of more ers could notify each that they are on Elegance,” and the Applebee’s would at least break even. produce, a nuclear device. Better yet, American lives! Even Poland now says their way to transport them to a local fundraising breakfast) to support the Why is the clubhouse debt charged what would President Ron Paul do, or they can no longer trust our support. stop where the train personnel could Peck Community Center Library. against golf course operations? Other have done? However, the issue of these fanatics use a ladder to assist people into those Your kindness, cooperation and than physically residing on the golf The larger issue is that the United needs to be faced, sooner or later, box cars. People could be told to carry generosity are most appreciated. course premises and housing the small States military can win any conflict it is preferably before the burka is required a cushion or pillow to sit on and it would Thank you! Thank you! pro shop, it has nothing to do with golf assigned, but only if it is not hampered dress for all American women. take no time to get to Hilliard where Please consider becoming one of course operations. In addition to being by the idiots in Washington. We could Again, the question is what would again buses could be used to take spe- our volunteers here at the PCCL. For an eating establishment it is primarily have been more successful in the President Ron Paul do if he were in cial needs folks to the Hilliard Middle more information call Mrs. Charles used by organizations such as Kiwanis, Korean conflict, Vietnam, Iraq and charge? Senior High School and to safety! Albert at 261-4113. Rotary, Lions, Military Officers Afghanistan, but for the meddling and Steve Zercher I wonder why CSX executives have Ernie Albert Association, Newcomers and other interference of our politicians. Any per- Fernandina Beach not considered helping out? It would be Fernandina Beach

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8A FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2014/NEWS-LEADER COMMUNITY Real understanding comes from God CREED organizing

ho endowed the heart with utter a few words that knowledge?” Which is an excellent back-to-school event wisdom or gave under- turn on the right question because unless and until we standing to the mind? It is a switch for everyone. share words we know about, not just It is that time again and W question God asked Job. A The difference is one know of, the counsel of God is unclear the Coalition for the question we should ask ourselves daily, has understanding on to us. We ask God to help us perceive Reduction/Elimination of especially when we become inflated in a mental level; the the risk involved in being used to dim or Ethnic Disparities in Health our egos and puffed up with our aca- other has wisdom darken the understanding of those we (CREED) is asking the com- demic achievements. We have no chal- which includes being are sent to enlighten. We should no munity to help provide school lenge at all with self-worth and improv- wise in mind, word longer neglect to impact our plan and supplies for this year’s back to ing our lot in life by acquiring education NOW AND and action. purpose because of words that are not school event set for Aug. 2 as long as we evaluate where these Understanding is in harmony with our minds and our from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the things originate and keep them in their THEN good and has its place actions. He gives us understanding but Peck Center, 516 South 10th School supplies needed proper place. but it may not be in He also gives us wisdom. St. include wide-rule notebook No school or training center in the Maybelle harmony with our The family of Sis. Nora Lee express- CREED will provide free paper and composition books, world can enable us to discern and view deeds. Wisdom pro- es their sincere appreciation for all acts school physicals from 9 a.m.-2 college rule notebook paper wisely situations that surface in life and Kirkland ceeds from the inward of kindness shown to them during their p.m. to students in kinder- and composition books, pens need to be attended to. Real understand- part and will always flow with the mind, hours of bereavement, and pray God’s garten through grade 12 who and pencils, crayons, glue ing comes from God. No one can skill- and our words and actions will agree. blessings upon each of you. are making their initial entry sticks, hand sanitizer, folders, fully teach apart from personally under- There is never a cause for confusion. Birthday wishes to Melvin Benjamin into a Florida school. and as many backpacks as standing what we are to impart to When we operate in wisdom; we don’t II, Arridean Albertie, Edna Steeple, For students transferring you can provide. others. think one thing and say another. Richard Cook, Sandra Sanders, George to a Florida school from All supplies may be taken We have listened to experts dis- Wisdom is God-inspired because He Raysor, Rev. Benjamin Dixon, Min. Earl another state, a physical com- to the Martin Luther King Jr. cussing their area of expertise and have makes all our thoughts and words and Alberta, Tontyana Johns, Kim Hopson, pleted within one year is Center, 1200 Elm St., 310- known immediately that they were clue- our actions compliment each other. He Monique Ferguson, Iris Rainey, La- acceptable if completed on a 3351. The contact person is less about their subject. Contrarily, we receives the glory. monte Cribb, Lamar Rainey, Patricia form comparable to Florida’s John Coverdell or contact have witnessed a seeming little nobody God also asked Job, “Who is this that Johnson, Sebrina Smith-Henry and Sis. standardized School Exam Jennett W. Baker at 556-3363 from nowhere open up his mouth and darkens my counsel with words without Eleanor Simmons. Form (DH3040). Sports phys- and they will come pick up icals also are provided. the supplies. ‘THE GOOD BODY’ RETURNS TO ACT

Amelia Community EABC’s next meeting Theatre is bringing back Eve Ensler’s “The Good Body” for a world trivia evening two more perform- ances at 8 p.m. on Come to the European Am- Come and meet new and July 18 and 19 in its erican Business Club’s Trivia interesting people and test your Studio 209 at 209 Night on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at trivia knowledge from the Cedar St. the Amelia River Golf Club. The Americas and Europe. There This show does quiz will be in a team format will be prizes for the winning contain strong adult with teams being selected at team and many surprises language and situa- random from those participat- throughout the event. tions. ing. The EABC meets the sec- All tickets are $15 Questions about national ond Tuesday each month at 6 and may be pur- and international geography p.m. at the Amelia River Golf chased at ameliacom- could come in quite handy if Club. There is a $12 admission munitytheatre.org or you plan to travel in the near charge to help pay the bills but by calling 261-6749. future. How about sports? The the food is included in the cost Doors open at 7 world doesn’t turn just around and is prepared by the club’s p.m., with open seat- soccer you know. There are chef. There is an open bar. ing beginning at 7:30 other interesting and interna- Coffee, tea and soft drinks are p.m. tional sporting events. Can you also available. Call 261-6749 or name any? These and many Everyone is invited to enjoy email actheatre other great topics will be cov- fun and an opportunity to make @att.net for more ered by celebrity quiz master business connections. For more information. from Belgium, Philippe Boets. visit www.eabcnetwork.com.

SUBMITTED ElderSource seeks council members

ElderSource, a nonprofit organization that works to BADGER BOYS empower elders, adults with dis- ‘Our Advisory Recycle abilities and their caregivers in Council members ... order to age with dignity are an active voice glasses to and independence, is seeking volunteer members to its we need to hear in Advisory Council, specifically order for us to stay in help others seniors who reside in Nassau County. touch on the senior The Nassau County Duties for an Advisory Volunteer Center, in part- Council member are to report issues affecting the nership with the Lions Club on the needs of elderly and communities in of Fernandina Beach, is emerging issues in their respec- collecting used and about- tive counties; review and com- which they live.’ to-be discarded eyeglasses, ment on the agency’s Area Plan; LINDA LEVIN, EXECUTIVE sunglasses and hearing study legislative issues and aids for use in developing advocate on behalf of the eld- DIRECTOR, ELDERSOURCE countries to improve the erly; and educate the public quality of life. about the needs and the contri- Currently there is an butions of the elderly. For more information about urgent need for these “Our Advisory Council how to become an ElderSource items. Please consider members are an important Advisory Council member, dropping off your old glass- asset to our organization,” said please call (904) 391-6600 or es or hearing aids at the Linda Levin, executive director email linda.levin@myelder- offices of the Nassau of ElderSource. source.org. County Volunteer Center at “They are an active voice we ElderSource is a state des- 1303 Jasmine St., Suite need to hear in order for us to ignated Area Agency on Aging 104A. stay in touch on the senior and Aging Disability Resource The center enlists volun- SUBMITTED issues affecting the communi- Center funded in part by state teers to support nonprofit Local resident John Megna, center, receives the 30th Year Award for his continued ties in which they live.” and federal grants, foundation agencies and their work in service and years of volunteering for The American Legion, Department of Meetings are held the third grants and private donations. It Nassau County and con- Wisconsin Badger Boys State Americanism Program at Ripon College, Wis. He Thursday of every other month reaches out to more than 12,000 ducts projects of its own to works in the daily newspaper produced by staff and citizens at the program. Megna from 12:30-2 p.m. at various people each year throughout its assist those in need. Call was honored June 19 with the award and with a $1,000 scholarship in his name to locations, which are announced seven county service area in 261-2771 or email a Badger Boys State citizen in the 2014 program. With Megna are Wayne Jensen, well in advance of the meeting. Northeast Florida. [email protected]. past state commander, left, and Fred Berns, Badger Boys State director, right. Advisory Council members are ElderSource is now located reimbursed for their mileage to at 10688 Old St. Augustine and from the meeting. Road, Jacksonville. Welcome to The Door is Open God’s House COA hosts Medicare expert How many of us live in prisons of our own making? If you feel constrained by the circumstances of your SHINE (Serving Health by the Department of Elder FAMILY DENTISTRY life and yet those circumstances are largely your Insurance for Elders) repre- Affairs in partnership with the Ron FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN own creations, then you have indeed built yourself sentative Sue Gottesmann- Council on Aging of Nassau Anderson a prison. Henry David Thoreau writes about those Jarzyna is at the Council on County. There is no cost to indi- • BUICK Most Insurances Accepted who have “forged their own golden or silver •GMC •CHEVROLET Call For Appointment Aging Fernandina Beach viduals who take part in these fetters,” accumulating wealth and property to the 464054 SR 200, Yulee 2 6 1 - 6 8 2 6 Senior Center on the first and insurance services, which are Dr. Robert Friedman point where they are literally enslaved to it. He third Thursdays of each month unbiased and confidential. Call (904) 261-6821 A1A at Bailey Rd. reminds us that “A man is rich in proportion to the from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 261-0701 or visit www.flori- number of things he can afford to let alone.” And SHINE is a program offered dashine.org. FREEMAN a man is free in the same proportion. The WELL DRILLERS, INC. 261-5216 freedom is to have the liberty of mind and spirit to do as one would choose, free of duress or external Rock & Artesian Wells Pump Installations & Repair control. Most adults live life free of external control, CAMPUS NOTES and yet we feel constrained by the circumstances of 606 S. 6th Street 904-261-6956 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 542057 Us Hwy 1, Callahan, FL our lives. We must toil and work like slaves because I Katie Deborah Baranek in Greenville, N.C. we have allowed materialism to become our Steve Johnson Automotive THIS SPACE AVAILABLE. of Fernandina Beach recently I Casey Dotson, a com- “It is for freedom that master. We are slaves to our appetites and desires graduated from the College of puter science major and resi- 1505 S 14th Street CALL 261-3696 AND Christ has set us free. because we have allowed hedonism to become our William & Mary in Williams- dent of Fernandina Beach, master. And we are imprisoned by our own minds ASK FOR AN AD-VISOR Stand firm, then, burg, Va., with a J.D. degree. was among the students from Fernandina Beach, FL because we fail to see that there are other ways to and do not I Megan Manzie, daugh- Florida Institute of Techno- 904-277-9719 TO PUT THIS SPACE TO think and live. The Sufi poet Rumi asks “Why do let yourselves be ter of Michael and Catherine logy in Melbourne named to Proudly Supporting Our Community WORK FOR YOU. you stay in prison when the Manzie of Fernandina Beach, the dean’s list for the spring burdened again by door is so wide open?” The has graduated magna cum 2014 semester. a yoke of slavery.” answer can only be that it is a laude from the University of To be included on the prison of our own choosing. Florida with a doctor of veteri- dean’s list, a student must Galatians 5:1 nary medicine. complete 12 or more graded —Christopher Simon Dr. Manzie has accepted a credits in a semester with a SUBSCRIBE position at East Carolina semester grade point average TODAY! fbnewsleader.com University Veterinary Service of at least 3.4.

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FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2014/News-Leader 9A HOMES Forest certification GOFFINSVILLE PARK TOUR Master Gardener volunteers Wendy Preisand, Anne class set for Aug. 14 Karshis, Shirley Lohman, Carol Ann ROSE GODFREY Do you want to know the Atwood, Sue Ray For the News-Leader process to get your forest cer- and Janet Barnes tified? This workshop is for you. participate in a Consumers are increasingly Join the class on Aug. 14 to tour of Goffinsville concerned about the origins of learn all about forest certifica- Park in Nassauville the products they buy and the tion in Florida. The workshop recently. The tour standards by which those prod- will be held at theUF/IFAS was conducted by ucts are processed. This con- Nassau County Extension County Forester cern has increased demands office, 543350 US 1, Callahan, Dave Holley. for certified wood products from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. A $15 fee Holley’s guided from certified forests. The includes materials and lunch. tour included iden- southeastern United States has Society of American Fores- tifying plants and become a key source region ters (SAF) Continuing Forestry trees along the hik- where this demand can be ful- Education credits for this work- ing trail. This ses- filled. shop are approved for 3.5 hours sion is an The Florida Forest Service of Category 1 CF. Register on- “Advanced and the University of Florida line at fcp-workshopcallahan. Training” opportu- Institute of Food and Agricul- eventbrite.com. Those without nity for the Master tural Sciences (UF/IFAS) have web access can reserve a space Gardeners. collaborated to organize edu- by contacting the UF/ IFAS Annually, they are cation opportunities for anyone Nassau County Extension Of- required to have interested in forest certification. fice at 879-1019. Payment can 10 hours of Do you want to know the be made with cash or a check, advanced training. most up-to-date information on payable to University of Florida. PHOTO BY DAVE HOLLEY the different types of forest cer- Seating is limited, register early. FOR THE NEWS-LEADER tification? Do you want to know Rose Godfrey is a UF/IFAS how forest certification can ben- Extension outreach coordinator, efit you and the environment? University of Florida. HOME & GARDEN BRIEFS Go wild – become a Junior Ranger Spiders Libraries to learn how to keep TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Depart- by becoming Junior Rangers. park ranger and earn a certificate, member your home comfortable and ment of Environmental Protection’s Florida “Exploring Florida’s beaches, springs ID card and the official Junior Ranger Join a park ranger for an your utilities in check during Park Service invites residents and visitors and forests is the perfect activity for a Passport. From there, Junior Rangers can intriguing presentation and the summer heat wave. You’ll to enjoy Florida’s beaches, natural treas- Junior Ranger,” said Donald Forgione, complete more activities to earn stamps for gain insight into the spider’s learn how to identify problem ures and historic sites throughout July director of the Florida Park Service. their passport to receive the Official Junior world on July 5 at 2 p.m. at the areas in your home and which as a way to participate in Recreation and “Young people and their families can make Ranger badge, patch or pin. The program Ribault Club on Fort George ones are costing you the most Parks Month, as proclaimed by Gov. Rick lasting memories while enjoying beaches is open to kids of all ages, but aimed for Island Cultural State Park. No as well as how to fix them. Scott. and springs for swimming, trails for hiking, those in elementary and middle school. reservations are necessary Also, learn about the Home Recreation and Parks Month recog- campgrounds and cabins for overnight An easy way to plan a fun trip to a park and the program is free. For Energy & Water Evaluation nizes the importance of recreational and trips, and a variety of locations for pic- this month is to download the Florida state information contact the Talbot Kits available free for check- educational opportunities available at parks nicking.” parks mobile app, available to smartphone Islands Ranger Station at out with a valid Nassau and trails, including attracting new busi- To join the Junior Ranger program, visit users for free on iTunes and Android (904) 251-2320. Visit County Libraries card at any ness and increasing tourism. During the www.FloridaStateParks.org to find a near- Market. This interactive guide gives users www.floridastateparks.org. branch anytime. This is a 2012-13 fiscal year, more than 25.5 million by participating park. access to all state parks and trails with great project to do with the people visited Florida’s 171 state parks Junior Rangers complete six core activ- information on park amenities, facility Nature photography entire family. Register today at and state trails. ities to learn about natural and cultural maps and a real-time calendar of events. Ever dreamed of getting www.greenteamproject.org/e Young people have the opportunity to resources, recreation and service. The For more information, visit www.Florida the perfect shot of a great ventcalendar or call 348-0718. participate in Recreation and Parks Month participants review their activities with a StateParks.org. blue heron in flight or a bum- ble bee nestled on a flower? Junior Naturalists Join a photographer and If you’re looking for fun nature enthusiast for a leisure- and educational activities for ly stroll on the Fairway Loop your children this summer, Trail and learn techniques to consider Wild Amelia’s new help capture the beauty of the curriculum of the three-part BUSINESS CARD BILLBOARD maritime forest and salt Junior Naturalist Program. marsh on film on July 12 at 10 Based on the model of the a.m. at the Ribault Club on Junior Ranger program in the Fort George Island Cultural National Parks, this Junior Gently State Park. Bring your own Naturalist Program involves a used d camera and photography sup- mini-curriculum of activities onatio ns acc plies, sturdy shoes, bug spray, for children from 7-15 to com- epted b sunscreen and water. No plete by exploring “The y reservations are necessary Maritime Forest.” and the program is free. For This second component, information contact the Talbot which already includes “The Islands Ranger Station at Seashore” and will next year 86051 Hamil (904) 251-2320. Visit include “The Marsh,” is avail- ton Str www.floridastateparks.org. able at area locations, includ- • Yu eet & Drop-o lee, FL US 17 COP ff 3 ing the Atlantic Avenue Y OF TH or 20 SUM E OFFI ca 97 ER SER CIAL RE ll f Tortoise talk VICES GISTRA or BY TIO Recreation Center, Kayak APPR CALLIN N AND pic OVAL G TOLL FINAN k- OR REC FREE CIAL IN up OMME 1-800-4 FROMA 9 NDATIO 80 -33 TION M 04 Find out from a park Amelia, the Book Loft and N BY T 2 WITH AY BE -2 HE STA IN THE CONTI 25 TE, FLO STATE NURED -9 RIDA, REGIST FROM 35 REGISA RATION THE DI 5• ranger what a gopher is, Coastal Trader II for $5 per TRATIO DOES VIDSIO N # CH NOT IM N OF SO SO845, PLY EN N- ARK OF DORSE NASSA MENT, where they live and why they copy. Activities include guided U, INC. are so important on July 12 at and independent nature walks 2 p.m. at the Ribault Club on on local trails, online Fort George Island Cultural research, creative writing and State Park. No reservations drawing and/or photography. are necessary and the pro- When completed, children gram is free. For information receive a certificate of contact the Talbot Islands achievement from Wild Ranger Station at (904) 251- Amelia. Children younger 2320. Visit www.- than 7 and folks older than 15 tateparks.org. may participate as well. Review the curriculum at Energy workshop the locations above. Visit Looking forward to vaca- www.wildamelia.com and tion, time at the beach and the Wild Amelia on Facebook. fun summer activities, but dreading those increased utili- USDA help ty bills? Did you know that 40 The USDA’s Natural percent of your energy bill is Resources Conservation just from heating and cooling? Service (NRCS) offers cost Join JEA on Tuesday, July share assistance to forest 29 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Rice landowners through pro- Y Architecture, 961687 Gateway grams like EQIP. For more RTTY 608 S. 8th Street Phil Griffin ROOPPEER Blvd., Suite 201H, Amelia information, contact Paula PPR Fernandina Beach, Fl 32034 Island, for a free workshop Allen in Baldwin at Broker sponsored by JEA, Green [email protected] or www.ACRFL.com [email protected] eek Team Project and Nassau (904) 266-0088, ext. 3. (904) 261-2770 (904) 556-9140 of theW COMMERCIAL • INVESTMENT • LEASING • SALES

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Would you like to develop local County Extension Office expertise in the area of food during the next year. th and nutrition and share your Master Food and Nutrition Cell 904-753-0256 knowledge with others? Volunteer training will be held 1411 S. 14 Street [email protected] A Master Food and at the Duval County Extension Units I-J Nutrition Volunteer program is office on Wednesdays, begin- www.ameliaforsale.com “Exceeding Expectations” being offered by the ning Aug. 13, and ending Oct. 1,600 SF Office Condo Cooperative Extension Service, 15, with follow-up assessment Reduced to $150,000! University of Florida, Institute sessions. Training sessions of Food and Agricultural begin at 9:30 a.m. and last until Sciences. The program is 3:30 p.m. and will include topics Advertise designed to provide food and such as basic nutrition and Your Property nutrition training for selected health, food safety, food prepa- individuals in Florida. ration and the latest food for Sale This Week Here! Master Food and Nutrition preservation updates. Volunteer is a title given to indi- There will be a charge of Call 261-3696 viduals who receive in-depth $75 to cover references and lab Talk to Sales Reps 608 S. 8th Street Phil Griffin food and nutrition training from supplies for the course. Fernandina Beach, Fl 32034 Broker GRI County Extension Family and For further information or Christy Braswell or Allyson Rimes www.ACRFL.com [email protected] Consumer Sciences Agents. In an application, contact Meg (904) 261-2770 • (904)556-9140 return participants agree to McAlpine at 491-7340 or con- COMMERCIAL• INVESTMENT • LEASING • SALES give volunteer service to their [email protected]. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2014 10A NEWS-LEADER/FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA SUMMER BALL Patriot Boating Days at marina Suntex Marinas has partnered with the Folds of Honor Foundation to launch Patriot Boating Days across the U.S. All of Suntex’s portfolio of mari- nas, including Amelia Island Yacht Basin, will par- ticipate in Patriot Boating Days during the month of July by hosting events and collecting donations for Folds of Honor. The yacht basin will be having a family-friendly fun event Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Our event will feature live music, marine-related vendors, a raffle and silent auction featuring over $10,000 in prizes, arts and craft booths, boats, fire trucks, a Monster Truck, children’s water slides, food, beverages and more. The public is invited and encouraged to attend and there is no charge,” said Bill Galloway, general man- PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER ager of Amelia Island Yacht The Fernandina Beach High School team was in Hilliard Tuesday night for summer league Basin. action. Above, upcoming FBHS senior Matt Kane at first base. Hilliard first baseman Drew Carter, There will be live music below right. Hogan Alvarez, left top, and Scotty Rivenbark, left, pitched for the FBHS Pirates. Carter from 1-6 p.m. at the main Chancey, below left, with a hit for FBHS. The Pirates host Yulee at 6 p.m. Tuesday. stage. Folds of Honor is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organi- zation committed to the families of the armed serv- ices who have been wound- ed or killed while serving our great nation and to ensure no military family is left behind or forgotten. “We are both humbled and thrilled to have the sup- port of our sponsors in making our Patriot Boating Days a true celebration of country and freedom,” said Major Dan Rooney, Folds of Honor founder. “With the support of boating and watersport enthusiasts this July, we can provide heal- ing, hope and an opportuni- ty for educational dreams to be realized for the families of our fallen heroes.” Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded more than 5,500 educational scholarships to the families of fallen or wounded soldiers. The yacht basin will be collecting donations in the Marine Center during July. You may also make a dona- tion to the Folds of Honor Foundation directly on their website at www.fold- sofhonor.org. Anyone who would like to donate to the raffle or silent auction or have a booth at the event, call the yacht basin office at 277- 4615. The Amelia Island Yacht Basin is located at 251 Creekside Drive, at the foot of the Shave Bridge.

Register to hunt Cumberland Stewart makes final CNT USA roster Cumberland Island Nation- left hand side of the screen al Seashore is accepting regis- under the section entitled Florida State’s D.J. Stewart will take part in trations for the 2014-2015 “Find Public Forms.”From international competition this summer with managed hunts. The registra- the search results, select the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team as tion system is open and will “Cumberland Island Managed the squad finalized its 24-man roster Monday. continue until the quotas have Hunt” and follow the The group of 24 features 12 pitchers and 12 been reached for each hunt. onscreen instructions to com- hitters, including Florida State’s rising sopho- Hunters may participate in plete registration. more outfielder. four of the five scheduled Transportation to Cumber- In seven starts with the Collegiate National hunts plus the adult/child land Island is by passenger Team, Stewart has hit .261 (6-for-23) with two hunt. ferry or private boat. The doubles, one triple, eight runs scored and The registration process round trip fare is $30. Reser- seven RBI. The Yulee native is tied for the will be first come, first vations for the ferry must be team lead with six walks and ranks third with served. The hunt fee is $35 made when you receive your a .452 on-base percentage. Stewart has also per hunter per hunt except hunt confirmation. The ferry converted on all six of his fielding opportuni- for the adult/child hunt reservation number is (877) ties in left field. where the fee is $35 per 860-6787 or (912) 882-4335. The Collegiate National Team opened its adult/child pair. Payment is No other charter or water taxi series against Chinese Taipei Tuesday at the required at the time of regis- operators are authorized to National Training Complex in Cary, N.C. The tration. The fee is non-refund- operate to the seashore. teams played again Wednesday at Keeter able and non-transferable. Check-in for each hunt is Stadium in Shelby, N.C., and Thursday at When a particular hunt mandatory and begins on BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C. They play quota is full, registration for Sunday of the hunt from 9 today and Saturday at Durham Bulls Athletic that hunt will be closed. a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Plum Park in Durham, N.C. Hunters can register as Orchard Hunt Camp. All Team USA will then host a three-game set individuals or as a group. A hunters are required to pres- against Japan July 6-8 in Thomasville, Wilson group consists of up to five ent their hunting license and and Wilmington, N.C., before traveling to the members plus the group lead. identification. Netherlands for Honkbal-Haarlem Baseball Standby hunters are no Hunting at Cumberland Week July 11-20. Following that tournament, longer being accepted. An e- Island National Seashore is the U.S. will head to Cuba for a five-game mail will confirm your regis- authorized by federal law and friendship series July 23-27. tration. occurs in designated Stewart is the 18th Seminole to play for To register, go to www.pay. Wilderness areas only. Visit Team USA. USA BASEBALL gov and type “Cumberland” in www.nps.gov/cuis or Visit www.seminoles.com. D.J. Stewart named to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team. the search box located on the www.gohuntgeorgia.com. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2014 SPORTS News-Leader 11A PIRATES IN ST. AUGUSTINE SPORTS SHORTS Pop Warner 0817. Fernandina Beach Pop Warner football and cheerleader registration is now open for Free swim lessons the 2014 season. Visit www.leaguelineup.com This summer Safe Kids Northeast Florida, for additional information. Registration will al- led by The Players Center for Child Health at so be held at the field house, 11th and Beech Wolfson Children’s Hospital, is offering a limit- streets, from 5:30-7 p.m. July 7 and July 14. ed number of free swim lessons to children four and up whose families might otherwise YMCA summer sports not be able to provide them this year. Free swim lessons are available to those The McArthur Family YMCA is registering who qualify in Northeast Florida. Call the for Fall volleyball and soccer. Regi-stration Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center at 310- runs through Aug. 10 and the season will 3358. begin the week of Sept. 2. There are also still Children who complete their swim lessons spots available in the remaining two specialty with a participating swim instructor will receive camps, junior lifeguard July 7-11 and the bas- a Safer 3 certificate for a free ice cream cone ketball and volleyball camp July 28 through from McDonald’s. To find a participating swim Aug. 1. Stop by the Welcome Center at the school, visit wolfsonchildrens.org/watersafety. McArthur Family YMCA on Citrona Drive or Visit safekids.org or wolfsonchildrens.org/safe email [email protected]. kids.

Auxiliary meets Bassmasters meet U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Amelia Island Nassau Bassmasters, associated with the Flotilla 14-1, meets the first Thursday in the Florida Bass Federation, the Bass Federation Amelia Island Lighthouse Cottage, located on and the FLW, meets the first Tuesday of every O’Hagan Lane on Lighthouse Circle. Call 261- month at the Pig Bar-B-Que restaurant in SUBMITTED 1889. Callahan at 7 p.m. Membership into the club The Fernandina Beach High School Lady Pirate team went to the Flagler is open to anyone 16 and older. Call Bob College Basketball Camp last weekend in St. Augustine. The weekend consisted of Fishing Rodeo Aug. 2 Schlag at (912) 729-2282 in Kingsland, Aaron scrimmages against other school and AAU teams, position training and team building Bell at (904) 545-5092 in Callahan or Tim exercises and competitions. “They had a great time and they all seemed to get closer The 32nd annual Fernandina Beach McCoy at 261-3735 in Fernandina Beach. as teammates,” FBHS Coach Jacob Nantz said. “They almost won the team building Fishing Rodeo will be held Aug. 2 at the competitions but still finished in third place. I am proud of them and we are very Fernandina Harbor Marina. There are king- excited about the upcoming school season.” FBHS players pictured with Flagler Head fish, inshore/offshore and kayak divisions. Organized bike rides Coach Erika Lang-Montgomery, Assistant Coach Sharnesha Smith and Flagler players Fish both the kingfish and inshore/offshore There are organized bicycle rides are Anna Arato, Alexis Schulz, Karri Nantz, Shanaya Thompson, Bella Hutchinson, divisions during the Fishing Rodeo. Thursdays starting at 9 a.m. and Saturdays Marissa Moore, Casee Yarborough and Erica Foote. The North Florida Kingfish Championship starting at 8:30 a.m. All rides start from Main “Tournament within a Tournament” competi- Beach. Park near the miniature golf course. tion will also be added this year. It will be tied Cyclists of all abilities are welcome. Riders into the kingfish tournaments held in St. of A (18-21), B (14-17), C (up to 14 mph) and Augustine and Jackson-ville and the local S (social ride, speed of the slowest rider in the Axemen host 2014 USA Rugby rodeo as a three-stop tournament “trail” type group) all participate. The ride will be around event. 30 miles with rest stops along the way and Online registrations are encouraged but loops back to the starting point at around 10 checks will also be accepted. Tournament miles before continuing on the remaining 20 national championship Aug. 23 organizers will need 10 days to process a miles of the route. check if it is mailed in, so send them early to Anyone who joins the group will not be left The Conference Champion to see cial accommodation and receive the early registration fee rate. behind. Lunch is optional. are have released tickets and who is the best ground transportation offers. See the registration instructions at There is also a regular ride Mondays for packages for the 2014 USA team in the nation and be For full ticket options visit nsfafish.net for more details. Visa, Master experienced road cyclists starting at 9 a.m. at Rugby League national cham- crowned USA Rugby League www.jaxaxe.com/national- Card, American Express and Discover credit various locations on Amelia Island and in pionship game. The game will National Champions. championship. cards are accepted. Nassau County. The starting points and dis- be held at the University of In addition to the most Stay up to date with the The early entry deadline is July 18. Early tances for these rides will be announced. North Florida Aug. 23 and Elite Rugby League action, USA Rugby League at entry fees are $350 for kingfish division, $100 Helmets and a bicycle in good working early pre-sale tickets are the event will feature per- www.USARL.com. apiece for North Florida Kingfish condition are mandatory. being offered for just $8 formances from the Jax Like the Axemen on Championship and inshore/offshore divisions; Call 261-5160 or visit www.ameliaislandcy- online. There are also ticket, Arrest.com Jacksonville Axe Facebook at www.facebook. $50 for kayaks. Visit www.nsfafish.net or call cling.com, www.sports.groups.yahoo. com/ T-shirt and hotel packages for Maidens, include a featured com/JaxAxeme. Tournament Director John Hartrich at 206- group/sriders or www.nfbc.us. two on offer. performance of the National The event will see an Anthem, offer some awesome incredible afternoon of Elite prizes in the $1 Half-Time Rugby League action as the Raffle and a live performance visiting New Zealand Blue of the world renowned HAKA Thunder take on the Presi- from the New Zealand Blue dents Barbarians in a curtain Thunder. raiser prior to the main event. There will also be a free The Blue Thunder are the official post-game party for all visiting Police Rugby League fans and supporters who team from New Zealand attended the event. which will also play the USA In an effort to ensure this Pioneers a week prior (Aug. national event is affordable 16) in Deland. for families, children 15 and The Presidents Barbarians under will be admitted free team will consist of the Over- and merchandise and conces- seas Import Players from all sions will be sold at very rea- teams across the USA Rugby sonable prices. League who are not compet- The Axemen are also look- ing in the National Champion- ing for interest from potential ship. It will allow those play- Jacksonville-based companies ers from Australia, United that would like to become the Kingdom, Papua New Guinea title/naming rights sponsor and other nations a chance to for the event as well as a pre- compete on behalf of and say senting level sponsor. thanks to the USA and the Interested companies may teams who have hosted them email [email protected]. for the season. National and international The National Champion- media who have an interest in ship Game will then see the attending the event are asked Northern Conference to contact Spinner Howland at Champion face the Southern [email protected] for spe-

JUNIOR CAMPS Gymnastics Golf Academy summer series with six weekly sessions avail- Fantastic Gymnastic sum- able for children ages 8-17, mer camp is July 21-24 from 9 who will have the opportunity a.m. to noon for ages four and to work with professional up. Cost is $85 for registered coaches to improve their golf gymnasts and $95 for non- skills. registered. Sessions are July 29-Aug. Visit Fantasticgym.com, 1, Aug. 12-15 and Aug. 26-29. email Fantasticgym1@hot- Cost is $200 per week, $75 mail.com or call 225-0022 for per individual day. information. Camp runs from 9:30 a.m. The gym is located at to 12:30 p.m. Campers will 96070 Chester Road in Yulee. work on full swing and short game with on-course playing Donovin Darius football and video analysis. Snacks A two-day football camp, will be provided. Miniature directed by former all pro NFL putt championship challenge player Donovin Darius will be on the final day. held from 6-8 p.m. July 14-15 Hat and shirts are provided for ages 5-14 at the Yulee for campers. Sports Complex. Students may bring their Register online at darius- own clubs but clubs will be nextleveltraining.com or call provided. Students walk the (904) 290-3320 for informa- course; a lightweight carry tion. bag is required. Students must bring their own golf balls for the course; range balls will Boys & Girls Clubs be provided for practice. Boys & Girls Clubs of Call the pro shop at 277- Nassau County is offering a 5907, email mblock@omniho- summer camp for ages 6-18. tels.com or visit OakMarsh Arts, sports, technology lab, OceanLinks.com. field trips and special projects will be capped by the annual Yulee cheer camp summer carnival. This camp is offered at the The Yulee Cheer Camp for Nassauville location and in beginners and experienced Fernandina Beach on Lime cheerleaders ages 5-15 will Street. be held from 6-8 p.m. July 14- Visit either club or call 261- 15 at the Yulee Sports 1075 or 491-9102. Complex. For details, visit www.yaa- hornets.com or call Kelly Golf at Omni Dikun at (904) 477-6692 or Omni Amelia Island Tammy Peacock at (404) 402- Plantation will hold a Junior 9173. Visit yourlocal news source online at www.fbnewsleader.com CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

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FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2014 B NEWS-LEADER / FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA FFunun onon thethe 4th4th Freedom Festival July 5 at. 5:30 p.m. for a $7 donation. The Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW will The city of Fernandina Beach Stars & host a Sunday Brunch on July 6 at 11:30 Stripes Freedom Festival will take place at a.m. Enjoy eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy, Main Beach from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, offer- grits and more for an $8 donation. Bring ing music, arts and crafts, service vehicles, three non-perishable items for Hope House Summer food trucks, water slide, bounce houses, and pay just $5. face painting, cool treats and more. From 6-8 p.m. enjoy a Sounds on Centre Union Garrison movies at concert on Centre Street between Front and A Union Garrison will be held at Fort Second streets, featuring the music of Island Clinch State Park July 5-6. See how the sol- Vibe with a special patriotic salute. Island diers lived during the Civil War. Activities Florida Vibe, a recently formed may include powder group based in the artillery demonstrations, Amelia medical demonstrations Theatre Island/Fernandina and soldier drills. Beach area, is composed Additionally, soldiers and JACKSONVILLE – The of five seasoned musi- civilians offer a glimpse city of Jacksonville will have a cians. Their repertoire is into garrison life by tak- “cool” summer again this SUBMITTED as eclectic as the island’s ing up duty in the laun- year with the return of Uncle Sam accompanies children on a float in the St. residents and covers dry, infirmary, barracks Regions Bank Summer Movie Marys, Ga., Independence Day parade, set to begin at tunes from the past 10 and kitchen. Hours are 9 Classics Series to the Florida 10 a.m. today as part of that town’s annual July 4th fes- decades, including time- a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Theatre. tival. less classics by Ella 9 a.m.-noon Sunday. Call This year the Summer Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, 277-7274 or visit Movie Classics Series is hon- Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Dolly Parton, www.floridastateparks.org/fortclinch. oring anniversaries. From 25 Ray Charles, Bob Seger, Allman Brothers, Patriot Boating Days years ago to 75 years ago, St. Marys plans Lynyrd Skynyrd, John Denver, Lionel each movie is a classic. Richie, The Eagles, Crosby Stills Nash & Suntex Marinas has partnered with the Every Sunday at 2 p.m. Young, Billy Joel, Leeanne Womack and Folds of Honor Foundation to launch Patriot until Aug. 31, a classic movie Jason Mraz. Boating Days across the U.S. All of Suntex’s will be shown at the Florida At 8 p.m. the Nassau County Community portfolio of marinas, including Amelia Island Theatre in downtown parade, festival band will perform at the depot, 102 Centre Yacht Basin, 251 Creekside Drive, at the Jacksonville. Not only will the St., followed by a July 4th fireworks show at foot of the Shave Bridge, will host events classic movies be shown in a 9 p.m. and collect donations for Folds of Honor in historic venue, but the movies ST. MARYS, Ga. – The Railroad is running the For information call 238-1849, email bret- July. will be actual 35mm film Kiwanis Club of St. Marys “America’s Birthday Express” [email protected] or visit The Yacht Basin will offer a family-friend- shown on a 1927 film projec- will present its annual Fourth train rides. Times are noon, 2 www.downtownfernandinabeach.com. ly event July 5 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. “Our tor. of July celebration in down- p.m., and 4 p.m. Tickets event will feature live music, marine-related Movies this year are: town St. Marys today. This is should be purchased at Post 54 vendors, a raffle and silent auction featuring • July 6 – The Never the 46th Annual www.stmarysrailroad.com. American Legion Post 54, 626 S. Third over $10,000 in prizes, arts and craft booths, Ending Story Independence Day Festival The themed excursion will St., Fernandina Beach, will be open to the boats, fire trucks, a Monster Truck, chil- • July 13 – Goonies and is one of St. Marys’ most entertain and inspire and you public today through July 6 and will host a dren’s water slides, food, beverages and • July 20 – Batman 25th popular events as guests can help with their attempt at July 4th barbecue starting at 11 a.m. today. more. The public is invited and encouraged anniversary attend from points up and a Guinness World Record title Dinners include “Big Red’s” barbecue ribs, to attend and there is no charge,” said Bill • July 27 – Gremlins down the coast. It’s a large by singing America the baked beans and coleslaw for an $8 dona- Galloway, general manager. There will be • Aug. 3 – Caddyshack event that maintains authentic Beautiful onboard the train. tion. Hamburgers and chips will also be live music from 1-6 p.m. at the main stage. • Aug. 10 – Bedknobs and hometown charm while cele- The festival culminates available for a $5 donation. Folds of Honor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Broomsticks brating America’s birthday. each year with a fantastic fire- The Sons of the American Legion committed to the families of the armed serv- • Aug. 17 – Viva Las This year’s festival theme works display over the St. Squadron 54 will serve fried fish dinners on ices who have been wounded or killed while Vegas 50th anniversary is “Exploding with Pride for Marys River just after dark. July 5 from 5-7 p.m. at the Post. Dinners serving and to ensure no military family is • Aug. 24 – Field of the Red, White and Blue” and The St. Marys Waterfront include two sides for an $8 donation. All pro- left behind or forgotten. Donate at the Yacht Dreams 25th anniversary the celebration will offer a full Park is a great location to ceeds go back into programs that help veter- Basin or at www.foldsofhonor.org. Call the • Aug. 31 – Goldfinger day of activities including a watch the show or you can ans and the local community. Entertainment Yacht Basin office at 277-4615. 50th anniversary fun run, themed parade and purchase a ticket for the will start at 7 p.m. with the sounds of “Ask Tickets are available for many craft and food vendors. Kiwanis Annual River Cruise Alice.” Summer of Lights $7.50 each or for the “Best There is always incredible that sets off at 7 p.m. Tickets The city of Jacksonville presents the Deal in Town” a Summer music and fun summer con- for the cruise are $20 per per- VFW Post 4351 Summer of Lights fireworks spectacular Movie Classics Admission tests for kids and adults. son and are available at the VFW Post 4351 will have burgers, hot tonight and Aug. 2. Shows begin around Card can be purchased at the Vendors will be on site St. Marys Welcome Center at dogs and fried bologna sandwiches today 9:45 p.m. from two barges on the St. Johns Florida Theatre box office for from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and the 400 Osborne St. in St. Marys. starting at 4 p.m. All members and there River. View the shows along the Northbank $45. annual themed parade will For information visit guests are welcome. Call 432-8791. Riverwalk and at Friendship Fountain Park Buy one card and come to begin at 10 a.m. After the www.visitstmarys.com or The Northeast Chapter of the Nam on the Southbank. Visit jaxhappenings.com each movie or bring the fami- parade, the St. Marys (912) 882-4000. Knights will host a wing and fries dinner on and jacksonvillelanding.com. ly. Additional cards can be purchased in the box office. The Florida Theatre first opened in 1927, and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Starry Nights offers free concerts in the park The theater is managed and programmed by the ST. MARYS, Ga. – The next Starry a blanket or lawn chair and settle in for provided by local amateur musicians, Florida Theatre Performing Nights, Music in the Park concert will a relaxing evening. bands just starting out or musicians Arts Center, Inc., a nonprofit be July 19 at the waterfront park Upcoming concerts in the summer wanting the experience and exposure corporation, in a public/pri- amphitheater in downtown St. Marys, series include: of playing in public. vate partnership with the city Ga. • Aug. 16 – “The Just Jazz Quartet” The additional “Music in the Park” of Jacksonville, which owns “No Known Cure” is a favorite of is back in St. Marys for a repeat per- dates are July 12, Aug. 9 and Sept. 13 the building. the series and extremely entertaining. formance. and play times will be 6-8 p.m. A local For more information visit They play popular cover tunes from • Sept. 20 – “Back From the Brink” band, “Fish Head,” will start these www.floridatheatre.com or the 1960’s to present and will have you offers the Best of Bluegrass and it’s dates off with acoustic rock. call (904) 355-ARTS. up and dancing. hard to sit still through their music. For information call the St. Marys The theater is located at The concert will take place from 6-8 There will be additional “bonus” Welcome Center at (912) 882-4000 or 128 E. Forsyth St. in down- p.m. As always, it’s a free event. Bring Music in the Park dates with music visit www.visitstmarys.com. town Jacksonville. OFF&ONTHE ISLAND

POETRY CANTEEN p.m. and July 13 email Jill Dillingham at [email protected]. and 20 at 2:30 Fernandina Little Theatre announces the start- p.m. This COMMUNITY DAY up of “The Poetry Canteen,” a monthly gathering family- The Amelia Island Museum of History pres- of people who love poetry and want to share and friendly ents its fifth annual Community Appreciation learn in a relaxed environment. The initial gather- show you Day on July 12. ing is set for July 8, 6:30- love fea- Enjoy the lazy days of summer bouncing 7:30 p.m. at FLT, 1014 tures local around in a Beech St., with future talent and free bounce meetings on the second live music house, lis- Tuesday of each month. from a 9-piece tening to Please bring a poem orchestra. The children’s roles are double cast so free live to share: one that speaks if you are going to see a specific student, please music, eat- to you or one you have talk to them to find out their specific performance ing deli- written. Selections dates. cious free should not exceed five minutes. Further discus- Tickets are $20 adults and $15 students and food, play- sion is optional and will be directed by the inter- available at ameliamusicalplayhouse.com ing free games, making free crafts, winning free ests of the attendees; Marilyn Wesley and Nola through Brown Paper Tickets, or at the AMP box prizes and transforming your face into a work of Perez are the facilitators. office each morning and evening. Box office tick- art for free. This is a gathering to celebrate the joys and ets cash or check please. Or, call 277-3455, leave a All activities begin Saturday, July 12 at 10 a.m. possibilities of poetry, in a positive and casual set- message and someone will return your call. The and last until 2 p.m. and free admission to the ting. Light refreshments will be available. For theater is located at 1955 Island Walk Way, Amelia Island Museum of History from 10 a.m.-4 information about FLT activities or events visit Fernandina Beach. Email info@ameliamusi- p.m. ameliflt.org. calplayhouse.com. For more information about this program ‘SOUND OF MUSIC’ An exhibit of local artwork will be displayed at email Charity Robles at charity@ameliamuse- Amelia Musical Playhouse during the perform- um.org or visit www.ameliamuseum.org. Amelia Musical Playhouse presents “The ances of “The Sound of Music” in July. Artists Submit items for this calendar to Assistant Sound of Music” July 10-12, 17-19 and 24-26 at 7:30 interested in having their work displayed can Editor Siân Perry at [email protected].

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culture convention. The day of fun features celebrity and OUT AND ABOUT comic book guests, cosplay- ers, artists, writers, Q&A’s, MUSIC NOTES films, exhibits and more. Tickets start at $10. Zoo concerts The Courtyard SPECIAL EVENTS bilities in the LDS Church and For more information or to has compiled seven books purchase tickets visit Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens The Courtyard Pub & Eats, 316 Centre Join Nassau Health about her family, which are in www.ameliacon.com. announces its Groove at the Zoo summer St., John Springer on the piano Thursday- Foods on July 7 from 4-6 the Fernandina Beach Library • • • concert series on the zoo’s Great Lawn in Saturday from 6:30-10 p.m. Call 432-7086. p.m. for an interactive, and the DAR Library in The Amelia Island July and August, featuring an array of music, Join them on Facebook at courtyardpuban- demonstration cooking Washington, D.C. Charity Group will host a food and activities. deats for information on special events classes at The Mustard In November 2011 she Navy Seal Foundation Gates open at 6:30 p.m. The concerts including appearances by “The Usual Seed Café, located inside the received the Genealogy Patriot’s Day Ladies start at 7:30 p.m. During intermission guests Suspects” with Pam and Davis Turner on store, that will make students Outstanding Achievement Fashion Show Luncheon on will have the opportunity to meet the per- Sunday evenings from 7:30-10:30 p.m. feel like they’re in a live cook- Award from the Florida State Sept. 11. formers as well. Tickets are $20 for members You never know who may show up and join ing show. Learn, taste and Genealogical Society. Public Lunch will begin at 11:30 and $25 for nonmembers. Call (904) 757- in the fun. take home the recipes. welcome. a.m. at the Fernandina Beach 4463, ext. 200. David’s Chef Bill Thompson of the • • • Golf Club, 2800 Bill Melton Bring blankets or chairs and a picnic or Amelia Island Culinary Join the Amelia Island Road. Fashions will be shown purchase a French-style picnic basket for David’s Restaurant and Lounge, 802 Ash Academy will demonstrate Museum of History for its from Lori & Lulu’s. State Rep. $15.95 each. Baskets must be ordered in St., presents Aaron Bing Friday and modern Middle Eastern cook- next 3rd on 3rd St Janet Adkins will be the advance. There will also be a cash bar for Saturday nights. Call 904-310-6049. ing. Fee is $35. Prepay with Presentation on July 20 at 6 keynote speaker. wine and beer with valid ID. Visit www.jack- Florida House cash/checks at the store in p.m. when Billy Burbank Tickets for the luncheon sonvillezoo.org. advance to hold your spot. and Nick Deonas discuss are available for a $25 dona- Jazz at the beach Florida House Inn, 22 S. Third St., hosts • • • growing up in Fernandina tion and all proceeds will ben- “Open Mike Night” each Thursday from 7:30- The Newcomers Club of and reminisce about the lega- efit the Navy Seal Foundation. The American Beach Property Owners’ 10:30 p.m. in the Mermaid Bar hosted by Amelia Island will host its cies and contributions of their Online registration is available Association will sponsor their last Summer local musician Terry Smith. Musicians per- monthly coffee on July 10. respective families to local at: www.ameliaislandnavy- Jazz Series of the year on Aug. 2 from 4-7 form and the audience gets to hear new tal- Women interested in joining history. sealfoundation.org/events or p.m. at Burney Park at American Beach. ent. Appropriate for the whole family. No the club and who reside in Billy Burbank III is owner of mail a $25 donation payable Smooth jazz saxophonist Pierre Kendrick will cover charge. Call Smith at (904) 412-7665. Nassau County (no matter Burbank Sports Nets. His to the Navy Seal Foundation perform. Bring your lawn chairs and come Green Turtle how long they have lived family has been fishing and to P.O. Box 15698, hungry and ready to relax and enjoy the here) are welcome to attend. making nets in Fernandina Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. music and atmosphere. Kendrick has per- The Green Turtle, 14 S. Third St., pres- Contact Lucy Bryan at (904) since the early 20th century Contact Carol Carter with formed all over the United States and ents Vinyl Record Night every Tuesday from 430-0119 or Lcybryn@sonic. and today they supply nets to questions at 261-9193. Regi- abroad. For information email amer- 7-11 p.m. Listen to LPs played on high-end net, or visit www.newcomer- sports facilities and shrimpers stration deadline is Aug. 31. [email protected]. turntables, talk about the medium and pur- sofameliaisland.com. all over the world. Rock and blues chase albums. Disc jockeys JG World and • • • Nick Deonas is the son of THEATER Jim play an eclectic mix from their personal Join The Duncan Lamont Jimmy Deonas and the grand- The Florida Theatre in downtown collection of thousands of records. Call 321- Clinch Historical Society for son of Mike Tiliakos, Greek Rendezvous Festival, Jacksonville presents the Third Annual Rock 2324. Amelia Island – Then and boat builders who helped formerly Amelia Island Film “N” Blues Fest Tour on Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. This Hammerhead Now, on July 14 at 7:30 p.m. establish the tradition of Festival, is accepting film year stars Johnny Winter, his brother Edgar at the Amelia Island Museum world-class boatbuilding in submissions for its debut Winter, Vanilla Fudge, Peter Rivera, formerly Hammerhead Beach Bar, 2045 S. of History. Rob Hicks will talk Fernandina. International Film and of Rare Earth, and Savoy Brown’s Kim Fletcher Ave. Live music. Visit Hammerhead about his new book that looks This program is free for Music Festival to be held Simmonds. on Facebook. Contact Bill Childers at at how the town grew during members, with a suggested June 5-13, 2015 on Amelia Tickets are available from the Florida [email protected]. the mid-20th century and donation of $5 for nonmem- Island and American Beach. Theatre ticket Office, located at 128 East Instant Groove expanded to other parts of the bers. Seating is first-come, Submissions accepted in Forsyth St. in downtown Jacksonville, 904- island away from downtown. first-served. For information the following categories: U.S 355-ARTS (2787) or floridatheatre.com. The Instant Groove, featuring Lawrence Hicks is a native of Amelia contact Gray at 261-7378, ext. Shorts, U.S Features, U.S Blues Festival Holmes, Johnny Robinson, Scott Giddons Island and a local historian. 102, or gray@ameliamuse- Documentaries, International and Sam Hamilton, plays each Thursday He and his wife, Kim, also um.org. Shorts, International Features, The fourth annual Amelia Island Blues night at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. native to the island, are rais- • • • Animation Shorts and New Festival will return back to the ocean breezes Dress is casual. For information call Holmes ing their two children here. He The Amelia Island Book Category Music Videos. of Main Beach Sept. 12-13. Friday night will at 556-6772. earned degrees from the Festival (AIBF) will take For rules, regulations, sub- feature the Fernandina Beach High School Pablos University of Florida and place Feb. 19-21 with an mission dates and fees visit “Blues in School Band” under the direction of works as a guidance coun- expanded “Teen Fest” and www.rendezvousfestival.com. Johnny Robinson and Roger “Hurricane” Pablos, 12 N. Second St., Fernandina selor at his alma mater, new authors. As a prelude • • • Wilson, followed by The Mojo Roots. On Beach, hosts a jazz jam from 7-10 p.m. the Fernandina Beach High to its February festivities, Tickets are on sale for Saturday, the festival will continue with per- first Wednesday of each month. Musicians School. Refreshments will be the festival presents the Alton Brown Live – formances from a variety of artists, including may sit in for one song or the whole night. served. Email clinchhistorical- Angelspeake by Trudy Edible Inevitable Tour, Feb. headliners Curtis Salgado, John Primer, Join the mailing list by emailing beechfly- [email protected]. Griswold at a wine and 28 at 7 p.m. at the Florida Samantha Fish, Bernard Allison, Ben [email protected]. • • • cheese reception Aug. 1 Theatre, 128 East Forsyth Prestage and more. For a full line-up of Palace Saloon The Amelia Island from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at a pri- St., Suite 300, Jacksonville. entertainment and to purchase tickets, visit Genealogical Society will vate home on Amelia Island Famed Chef Brown brings his www.ameliaislandbluesfest.com or call (404) The Palace Saloon, 117 Centre St., pres- meet at 7 p.m. July 15 at the Plantation. brand of quirky humor and 784-7687. ents live music. Call 491-8999 or email kel- Community Room of the Author of four books, culinary-science antics to the Country jam [email protected]. Join them on Fernandina Beach Police Griswold’s first, Angelspeake, stage. Facebook or visit www.thepalacesaloon.com. Department, 1525 Lime St. is now in its 23rd printing The two-hour show is a Backwoods Country Jam will be held Salty Pelican Guest speaker Gloria (Simon & Schuster). She has unique blend of live on-stage Sept. 27 at the Callahan Speedway, head- Toomey will present “The been featured on Good cooking, stand up comedy, lined by Justin Moore, ACM 2014 New The Salty Pelican Bar & Grill, 12 N. Front Durbins of Hab-Nab-at-a- Morning America, CBS-TV food experimentation, talk Country Artist of the Year, with Jason Michael St., live music Thursday through Sunday. Venture: Using Early Mary- and a PBS-TV national docu- show antics, multimedia lec- Carroll, Jon Langston, Amber DeLaCruz and Call 277-3811, or visit The Salty Pelican Bar land Records,” a case study mentary of her workshops. ture and for the first time, live more. and Grill on Facebook. tracing the life of Thomas Griswold will show you how music. Tickets are $39/$49/ Backwoods Country Jam and its team Sandy Bottoms William Durbin who settled in easy it is to contact your own $69/$125. Call the ticket office members will help nonprofits in North Florida Harford County, Md., in the angels to receive their guid- at (904) 355-ARTS. and South Georgia fundraise through ticket Sandy Bottoms at Main Beach, late 1600’s. The methodology ance, love and support. • • • sales and involvement in the event. 2910 Atlantic Ave., the Macy’s from described can be adapted for Her books will be available Alhambra Theatre & Gates open at 3:30 p.m. Moore takes the 6-9 p.m. live inside Wednesdays; and line research in any of the original for purchase and personal Dining presents the Tony stage at 9:30 p.m. The will be food, mer- dancing classes with Kathy Ball inside from 13 colonies. inscription. Guests also may Award-winning “Shrek the chandise and drinks. Tickets are $40 at face- 6-9 p.m. Thursdays. Visit www.sandybottom- A handout will include a make a private consultation Musical” as its 2014 sum- book.com/backwoodscountryjam, Gone samelia.com. bibliography of books, web- appointment with Griswold. mer family show, which Gorgeous (Yulee) and Tasty’s (Fernandina), Seabreeze sites, databases, blogs, and Tickets are $35. Make runs through July 27 and at ticketmaster.com July 1-3 (presale) and microfilms used. RootsMagic checks payable to AIBF, P.O. features family pricing at $148 then July 14 or call (904) 451-8072. Email Seabreeze Sports Bar, in the Days Inn on software was used to store Box 15286, Fernandina for four tickets. [email protected]. Sadler Road, live music. the data and its capabilities Beach, FL 32035. For infor- Regular pricing starts at Dulcimer group Sheffield’s will be explained. In addition, mation call (706) 499-0796 or $35 and includes dinner, using the research to qualify email info@ameliaislandbook- show and parking. Call the The Yulee Dulcimers meet the second Sheffield’s at The Palace, 117 Centre St., for a lineage society will be festival.com. box office at (904) 641-1212 Saturday of each month at New Vision presents late night dance mixes on Fridays demonstrated. • • • or visit www.alhambrajax.com. Congregational Church, 96072 Chester with DJ Refresh and Saturdays with DJ 007, Toomey has been presi- The first-ever Amelia Road, Yulee. Members play all types of dul- and Ladies Night with Gary Ross from 6-10 dent, secretary and program Con will be held at the MUSEUM cimer music from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. p.m. Wednesdays. Call 491-8999 or email chairman of AIGS, served as Atlantic Avenue Recreation Please bring several copies of your favorite [email protected]. Join them on past regent of the Amelia Center and the Woman’s One ticket, four pubs, a music to share. Beginners welcome. For Facebook or visit www.thepalacesaloon.com. Island DAR, and has held var- Club on Sept. 5-7. This event wealth of historical informa- more information call 849-1616. Sliders ious positions with the Florida is Amelia Island’s anime, tion about downtown Community band State Society DAR. She has comic book, animation, video Fernandina and a good time Sliders Seaside Grill, 1998 S. Fletcher also had numerous responsi- game, fantasy, sci-fi, and pop for all. The Nassau Community Band is an Ave., live music in the tiki bar 6-10 p.m. Join the Amelia Island ensemble of amateur musicians, retired and nightly and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Museum of History Thursdays current music educators, even folks that reggae Wednesdays with Pili Pili; The at 5:30 p.m. to tour four of the have not played since high school or college. Macy’s in the lounge Friday and Saturdays town’s most popular, notori- It welcomes all interested persons to join 6-10 p.m.; shag dancing Sundays from 4-7 ous or otherwise historic pubs them for rehearsals at 6 p.m. Thursdays at p.m.; music nightly 9 p.m.-1 a.m. in the and bars. the Yulee Middle School band room, 85439 Breakers Lounge. Call 277-6652. Visit One ticket will get you one Miner Road. Email info@nassaucommunity- www.slidersseaside.com. Join Sliders on drink at each establishment band.com, call band President Chuck Facebook and Twitter. and an earful of colorful tales Belinski at 277-1257 or search “Nassau The Surf about the places you visit as Community Band” on Facebook. well as those you see along Music cruises The Surf Restaurant & Bar, 3199 S. your way. It’s a great way to Fletcher Ave., presents DJ Roc on see Fernandina and learn Amelia River Cruises’ Adult “BYOB” the deck Wednesdays at 6 p.m., Richard about its history. Twilight Tours are held Friday and Smith Fridays at 6 p.m. and the Honey Tickets are $25 per person Saturday. Tickets are $29 per person at 1 Badgers Saturdays at 6 p.m. Call 261-5711 (must be 21, must show ID); North Front St., Fernandina Beach, or call or email [email protected]. Join tour begins at the historic train 261-9972 or book online at www.ameliariver- them on Facebook or visit www.thesurfon- depot in downtown Fernandi- cruises.com. line.com. na Beach. Reservations Caseys Bar required. Contact Thea at Submit items and updates for this calen- 261-7378, ext.105 or Caseys Bar, 852426 US 17, Yulee. Call dar to Assistant Editor Siân Perry at sper- [email protected]. 225-2000. [email protected].

ART WORKS

Photo contest announced in early August Ga. Admission is free. July 11. Call Janet at 529- and winning images will also Visit www.georgiacoastal 9951or email janet@greatres- The Amelia Island appear in the fall issue of artistsguild.org. cue.org. Convention and Visitor’s Atlanta Magazine. Visit www. Bureau (CVB) has launched ameliaislandphotocontest. HeART show Art classes an Amelia Island Photo com, www.ameliaisland.com Area artists are invited to Artist Bill Maurer holds Contest for visitors and resi- and the Amelia Island join the Golden Retriever sketch classes every Thurs- dents to submit original pho- Facebook page for details. Emergency Assistance Team day at 10 a.m. Meet at Amelia tography depicting what they (G.R.E.A.T.) Rescue of N.E. Island Coffee Shop, then have think best portrays Amelia Summer show Florida, Inc., in its annual fun sketching around town. Fill in the squares so Island as a “legendary island Join the Georgia Coastal Show Some HeART event, Fee is $40. Call Bill at 261- that each row, column with a southern accent.” Artists Guild members for a July 19 from 6-9 p.m. at The 8276 for information. Local celebrity judges will July 4th weekend holiday cel- Shim Sham Room in Maurer holds watercolor and 3-by-3 box judge the submissions. ebration in the Pier Village, Jacksonville Beach. Artists classes Fridays from 1:30-4 contain the numbers Submit original photos to offering original art in all medi- are encouraged to contribute p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal www.ameliaislandphotocon- ums and a raffle prize, dog-themed art to be dis- Church, Room 201. Cost is 1 through 9. Solution test.com. There are cate- “Calypso,” an oil painting by played as part of a silent auc- $210 for six sessions or a $40 will appear in the gories for professionals and Carly Hardy to support the tion. All proceeds will benefit drop-in fee. All levels wel- Wednesday amateurs and a range of Safe Harbor Art program at G.R.E.A.T., which rescues, come. Learn to paint in water- themes. All entries will be Glynn Art Association. rehabilitates and re-homes colors with Maurer, author of B-section. reviewed after the final sub- The event is July 5 from 10 Golden Retrievers. Sketches of Amelia Island mission date of July 31. a.m.-5 p.m. and July 6 from Art applications are avail- and Fernandina Beach. Call Wednesday, July 2, 2014 Prizes include cash and other 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the light- able at www.GreatRescue. 261-8276. Visit www.maurer Solution awards. Final winners will be house on St. Simons Island, org. Submission deadline is fineart.com.

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FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2014/News-Leader 3B RELIGION Airports, stickers and caring enough to speak

Writing this weekly column has covered that my job back,” he said, “but you have a large are we afraid to help each other with ceptable, he became jealous and been an unexpected blessing in my is to harvest the sticker on the back of your pants evi- things that everyone knows need fix- killed his brother. When God life. The truth is I’m often the one thoughts before dently from the store where you ing? Though I may be wrong, my asked him where his brother was, who gets spoken to as I write. they slip away as recently bought them.” As I turned guess is that the man who was kind Cain’s reply was simple; “I don’t Though coming up with things to say unexpectedly as to see who was talking to me, and enough to tell me probably had worn know, am I my brother’s keeper?” each week can be a challenge, in the they came. then slid my hand back to confirm his own stickers around too. Having Though God does not answer that end, the discipline has been good for For anyone who what he had said, I had to chuckle – felt the embarrassment of such question directly, His response me. knows what I’m in a whisper of course – as I discrete- moments, he, no doubt, felt com- makes it clear. Yes, we all are our In light of that, when I have the talking about, ly peeled the five-inch-long sticker pelled to help me out. brother’s keeper. chance to travel abroad, I’m always moments of inspira- off and then thanked him for telling While he was heading to India Without question, we all have looking for things to bring home to PULPIT tion are easy to me. and I to Africa, our brief interaction blind spots. To not do what we can to share with all of you. Usually the NOTES miss, especially The thought of walking around reminded me of a simple but power- help cover each other’s backs is to stuff I find bubbles up while I’m when they sneak with that sticker on my backside for ful truth. We are our brother’s keep- miss the second most important experiencing the sights and sounds up from behind most of the day was both humbling er. If for some reason you are not commandment in the Bible. “You of the culture I’m visiting. Pastor you. How do I and funny – once I got over myself, familiar with that phrase, its origin is shall love your neighbor as yourself.” On my recent trip to Africa, Rob Goyette know, it recently of course. While sipping my coffee the Bible. The account I’m referring As for the guy that helped me with things were different. Both moments almost happened to and thinking more about it, I couldn’t to is found in the book of Genesis, the sticker, thanks also for giving me of inspiration hit me while I was in me at the airport in London. There, help but consider all the other people chapter 4. In it, two brothers, Cain something to write about. (Luke airports. Go figure. Well, if there’s while standing in line at a Starbucks, who had seen it but didn’t have the and Able, bring separate offerings to 10:27-37) one thing I’ve learned about inspira- a man eased up from behind me and courage to let me know. It was then the Lord. One of the offerings God Robert L. Goyette is pastor of tion, it shows up when and how it began speaking to me in a cautious that inspiration pulled up a chair accepts and the other He refuses. Living Waters World Outreach Center. wants. Rather than fight that, I’ve dis- whisper. “You don’t need to look beside me and began to speak. Why Because Cain’s offering was unac- [email protected]

RELIGION NOTES HELP FOR HOPE HOUSE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS Bug spray Solid Rock & volunteers Solid Rock Church of God by Faith, 86138 Palm Tree Drive, The Salvation Army Hope Yulee, will host its Vacation Bible School week July 7-11 from, House is seeking bath towels, 6:30-9:30 p.m. and a program on Sunday, July 13. The theme bug spray and volunteers. The will be “Weird Animals,” where Jesus’ love is one of a kind. heat ran off their volunteers God’s love will come to life like never before, touching lives, and the mosquitoes and gnats changing hearts and drawing all people closer to Christ. are eating Hope House clients Participants are in for a wildly creative, unforgettable time. All alive. While they still need ages are welcome. For transportation or more information, call food and bottled water, the Sister Jeannette White at 703-7334. three greatest needs at this moment are: insect repellant, Yulee United bath towels and volunteers. If Yulee United Methodist Church announces its Vacation you are able to help supply Bible School – “Faith Under Construction” – will take place any of these items, or any dry from 6-8 p.m. July 7-11 for students in pre K-sixth grade. Call to foodstuffs or canned goods, register with your child’s name, age and phone number at 225- that would be a real blessing. 5381. Please bring your donations to 410 S. Ninth St., on the corner New Life of Ninth and Date, or call 321- New Life Baptist Church is registering for Vacation Bible 0435 if you have questions. School. The theme is “Arrow Island, Choosing God’s Way,” with classes for ages K4-K5, first-third grades and fourth-sixth Summer series grades. VBS is July 7-11 from 6-8:30 p.m. Contact the church The local Unitarian Univer- office at 261-4818 to register. If there is no answer, leave a mes- salist congregation has a spe- SUBMITTED sage and someone will call. New Life Baptist Church is located cial series of services planned Every six months Nassau Health Foods and its staff nominate six local nonprofit at 464069 SR 200, Yulee, near the Walmart Supercenter. for July and August at the organizations or programs they are passionate about, to receive a percentage of the Island Art Association, 18 N. company’s net profits. This month they chose the Salvation Army Hope House as Memorial United Second St., each Sunday at the recipient of their Community Giving Program and provided a generous donation Grab a hammer, find a paintbrush and put your thinking cap 10:30 a.m. The series starts to help in the work of restoring those in need to a place of productivity and self-suf- on! It’s time for VBS at Memorial United Methodist Church, July 6 with the Rev. Dr. Gaye ficiency. Above, Salvation Army Hope House staff members Ludine Pinkney, Mary 601 Centre St., downtown Fernandina, July 14-18 from 8:30 Ortiz and will continue with Moore and Tara Hall accept the check from Shannon Kelly of Nassau Health Foods, a.m.-noon. All rising kindergarteners through rising sixth minister-led services alternat- second from left. graders are welcome to attend and discover the Workshop of ing with explorations into the Wonders where the ordinary becomes the extraordinary with book Living Deeply: The Art God. Sign up at cokesburyvbs.com/MemorialUMC or call 261- and Science of Transfor- 5769 with questions. mation in Everyday Life. For invited to come. For informa- information email eastnassau tion, contact Sis. Nancy Round the clock reading St. Peter’s @uujax.org. Johnson at 225-5570 or Sis. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church invites all children to gear up Laura Rhodes at 225-5226. The community is invit- Anyone interested in read- at Workshop of Wonders: Imagine and Build with God Vacation Tuesday worship ed to join Living Waters ing should call the church Bible School. Explore and experience how the ordinary Join the Salvation Army Unity services World Outreach Center as office at 321-2117 or stop becomes extraordinary with God. The fun begins July 21 and Hope House at noon on July 8 Unity Isle of Light holds they host the 12th annual by to sign up. People inter- ends July 25, from 9 a.m. to noon each day at 801 Atlantic Ave. for the Tuesday Worship services on the second and around the clock Bible ested in listening to the The adventure includes music that will wow your ears, interac- Service. Participants will be fourth Sunday of the month at Reading beginning reading of God’s Word tive Bible fun, super science, cool crafts, hands-on mission continuing their discovery the American Beach Monday, July 28 in the should feel free to come work, delicious snacks, great games and more. To be a part of reading of the Gospel of John. Community Center, 1600 Julia church sanctuary at 96282 whenever time allows. all the excitement at Workshop of Wonders, call Gaye Pappas at All are welcome. For more St. on Amelia Island. Unity Brady Point Road, located The entire reading will 261-4293 or visit https://2014.cokesburyvbs.com/stpetersepis- information, call 321-0435 or Isle of Light is a start-up spiri- off A1A just west of the be streamed live on the copalchurch to register online. stop by the Hope House, tual community on Amelia Shave Bridge. Internet, which will allow located at 410 S. Ninth St. Island with a positive, practi- The Bible will be read viewers around town and Playgroup cal and progressive approach verse by verse beginning around the world to experi- Mom, me Playgroup for moms and infants-preschoolers Prayer breakfast to Christianity. All are invited with Genesis 1:1 at 6 a.m. ence the Word of God meets every Thursday morning in Noah’s Place at First The Deaconess Auxiliary and children are welcomed. Monday and ending with being continually read. Presbyterian Church, 9 N. Sixth St. in downtown Fernandina of First Baptist Church of The American Beach Revelation 22:21 late Simply log onto www.living- Beach. Noah’s Place is open from 9 a.m.-noon for moms to Yulee, the Rev. William Goode Community Center is ADA Thursday afternoon. watersoutreach.org on gather, socialize and network while children grow and learn Jr., pastor, will sponsor a compliant. To learn more People of all ages will read Monday, July 28 and select through play and interaction. All are welcome. If you have Fellowship Prayer Breakfast contact Marcia Brown at from the Word of God in the homepage link to the questions, call the church office at 261-3837 or visit www.first- at 9 a.m. July 19. Everyone is 415-0822. 15-minute intervals. Bible reading. presbyterian-church-32034.org. Worship this week at the place of your choice...

In the Heart of Fernandina YULEE UNITED CELEBRATION 9N.6th Street BAPTIST CHURCH ULEE Rev. Jose Kallukalam METHODIST Y APTIST Dr. Wain Wesberry Innovative Style, Contemporary Music, HURCH Senior Pastor Saturday Vigil Mass - 4 pm & 5:30 pm Casual Atmosphere B Saturday Vigil Mass - 7 pm - Spanish Mass CHURCH Visitors Always Welcome! Dr. Doug Ganyo C Saturday 4 pm - Mass at Yulee United Methodist Church Please join us for Pastor Mike Kwiatkowski Doug Sides, Senior Pastor Sunday School ...... 9:30 am Associate Pastor Sunday Masses Morning Services 8:15 and 11:00 am Sunday Worship...... 10:45 am Worship 8:30 & 11 am 8:00 am - 10:00 pm - 12:00 pm (noon) SUNDAY SERVICES: 85520 Miner Rd. Yulee, FL 32097 Daily Mass - 8:30 am Mon, Wed,Thurs & Fri. Sunday Worship 9:00am and 10:30am Sunday School 9:45 am Wednesday AWANA...... 6:15 pm Sunday School 9:50 am 6 pm - Tues Adult Sunday School 9:30AM Nursery Provided Sunday Evening 6:00 pm Holy Day Masses Vigil - 6 pm; Holy Day-8:30 am, 6 pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm Wednesday Bible Study ...... 6:30 pm Nursery •Children Worship 11 AM KidKredible Children Ministries Confessions: Saturday 3 pm - 3:45 pm or by appt Wednesday Children 6:30 pm Pastor:Bud Long Meeting @ 10:30am Sunday Youth Adults Children’s Church 11:00 AM Wednesday ‘Overflow’ Youth 6:30 pm Youth Program Wed. @ 6:30pm 941017 Old Nassauville Road • County Rd-107 South 261-3837 Nursery Provided For All Services Connecting with Christ... Fernandina Beach, FL32034 A1A & Christian Way, Yulee www.first-presbyterian- • Connecting with People. 85971 Harts Rd. 904•225•5128 261-4741 225-5381 Pastor Charlie Sward Yulee, FL 32097 church-32034.org FOR MORE INFO: (904) 225-0777 www.springhillbaptistfb.org www.Yuleebaptistchurch.com

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church “Discover the Difference” at New Vision FIRST MISSIONARY FIVE POINTS BAPTIST “Come Experience the Joy of Welcomes You! BAPTISTCHURCH Worship & Service” Psalm 100 Amelia Baptist Congregational Located at the corner 20 South Ninth Street 261-4907 Rev. FRANK CAMAROTTI, Pastor Church, UCC of 8th &Atlantic Church Rev. Darien K. Bolden Sr., Pastor Sunday School ...... 9:45am Pastor: Dr. H. Neil Helton Worship - Sundays The Church Worship Service ...... 11:00am 8:30 am – Holy Eucharist at 10:00 am 9:15 am – Breakfast Traditional Family Worship ...... 8 am & 11 am Sunday Worship Service – 10:30am in the Heart of the City Evening Worship ...... 6:00pm Bible Study – 9am With the Desire to be in the Wednesday Night Supper ...... 6:00pm 10: am – Holy Eucharist (weekly communion at 8 am) Nursery provided for all services 96074 Chester Road in Yulee Heart of All People Encounter Youth Group . .6:30pm-8:00pm Contemporary Worship . . .9:30 am in Maxwell Hall Small group studies-Adults 6pm NewVisionCongregationalChurch.org 2nd Sunday of the month Wednesday Prayer Service ...... 7:00pm 6:00pm- Beach Holy Eucharist Sunday School for alll Ages . . . . .9:30 am & 11 am Wednesday - Prayer Service 6:30pm 904-225-0539 Sunday New Members Class 9 a.m. Preschool and Children Activities Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 736 Bonnieview Road at Main Beach Wednesday Dinner (Aug-May) ...... 4:45 pm Morning Worship 11 a.m. 904-261-4615 4th Sunday of the month 961167 BUCCANEER TRAIL Wednesday Noon-day Prayer Nursery provided 6:00pm – Celtic Service Corner of Buccaneer Tr. & Gerbing Road, Fernandina Bch WorshipInJoy.com Wednesday Mid-week Service 7-9 p.m. 904-261-4293 For More Information Call: 261-8527 Ministries: Bus & Van, Couples, Singles, Find us on Facebook: WHERECr FAITHeat EMBODIESively HEART,Sp iMINDrit &u SOULal E Five Points Baptist Encounter Youth www.stpeterparish.ort Youth

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SUMMER CAMPS Kinderstudios camps theater for children per- formed by children, July 7-20 Kinderstudios offers sum- for ages 8-10. Fee is $33. mer camps that involve draw- Sessions are generally 7-8:30 ing, painting and set design, p.m.; there will be public per- song and dance, drama games formances, with Sunday mati- and acting out scenes from nees. Registration forms are popular musicals, including available at Miss Kate’s Pre K, “Annie” July 7-11 and 1303 Jasmine St.; enrollment “Seussical” July 14-18. is limited. For information, Register online at www.kinder- visit ameliaflt.org or email flt- studios.com. Hours are 9 a.m.- [email protected]. 3 p.m. Fee is $150 per week and siblings get 20 percent Greyfield camp off. Class size is limited to 15, Island Camp 2014 returns with three classes by age: 4-6 to Greyfield Inn on years, 7-9 years and 10-12 Cumberland Island, Ga., July years. Each week concludes 13-27. The camp is for chil- with a theatrical performance dren 5 and up as well as teens Friday at 2.30 p.m. at the new and adults. Camp time is allo- Amelia Musical Playhouse. cated toward island explo- Lunch is not provided – please ration, beach-time fun and bring a lunch box with extra crafts activities with an island water. Call 415-0954. theme. Campers will build Kinderstudios is located at their own “Bottle Blasters” as 1897 Island Walkway, Suite 4, a way to stay cool, create Fernandina Beach. island origami treasures in “Camp Cove,” make ice Fizz, Boom, Read! cream, create a “garden to Join the Nassau County table” appetizer for the inn’s Library System in the annual guests and explore life on the summer program, “Fizz, island. Time is allocated to Boom, Read!” Programs are looking for treasures like planned for children pre-K shark teeth and pottery and through sixth grade along participating in ports like sein- From toddlers to with events for the entire fami- ing and kayaking.” Adults can middle school ly. The theme, “Fizz, Boom, participate or enjoy alone Read!”, includes topics about time. Teens will hang out with Hadley Lin proudly pro- space, the planets, weather, others of similar age and can gresses from the colors, bubbles, balloons, jug- opt in/out of activities depend- Toddler Program to the gling, animals and more. The ing on their interest and com- Primary Program dur- programs are free, open to fort level. All materials are ing the Amelia Island children of all abilities, are provided. Montessori School’s divided by age and run For information contact the Next Step Celebration, through July 17. The grand office at 4 N Second St., call above. Children in all finale will feature Mrs. 261-6408 or visit programs walked across Bubbles so dress for water greyfieldinn.com. the bridge in front of games. proud parents, grand- Mrs. Bubbles will be at 4-H camps parents, friends and Ewing Park, in Callahan on The University of Florida/ peers in the milestone July 15 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. IFAS Nassau County Exten- event marking the tran- and at Central Park in sion Service offers 4-H sition between pro- Fernandina Beach on July 17 Summer Camps through grams. Sarah Perkins, at 11 a.m. and at 2 p.m. The July 17. right, upcoming seventh programs are sponsored by Kids can learn about farms grader, has been with the Friends of the Library. and cooking at “Farm to AIMS since she was a Visit www.nassaureads.com. Table” day camp, 10 a.m.-3 toddler and is part of p.m. July 8-11 at Yulee Full the first Middle School White Oak camps Service School for $65. Lunch Class at Amelia Island White Oak conservation included. At “Frog Camp” Montessori School. center in Yulee is offering new from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 14-17 SUBMITTED PHOTOS educational programs for all for ages 5 to 10 for $50, kids ages as part of its discover the wonders of “Conservation Classroom” nature. Bring lunch and drink. project. These programs aim Contact Margaret Johnson, EAA scholar to teach and inspire conserva- UF/IFAS Nassau County tion action through lesson Extension, at 879-1019 or Experimental Aircraft Help plans that make the wilder- email msmargjohnson@ Association Chapter 943 ness the classroom. Children ufl.edu or register at president Tom learn from leading experts in Nassau.ifas.ufl.edu. Piscitello, right, pres- ents the group’s 2014 with diverse life sciences and engage in stimulating pro- Summer programs Harper Hughes grams where they can touch, Early Impressions and The Memorial Scholarship to smell and truly experience Vibe, A Youth Center, offer West Nassau High GED, wildlife and habitats while weekly summer programs for School graduate Darrell learning about the threats ages 3 and up. Visit www.ear- Hickman of Callahan. they face and the work neces- lyimpressionsfl.com, call or The scholarship targets sary to ensure their survival. come by. Locations are 464073 students interested in more Camp includes swimming, SR 200, Unit 16 and 14 (corner pursuing a career in avi- river tours, campfires, the of A1A and Blackrock Road), ation. Hickman has In need of training (voca- famous Big Game Room and 310-9730 and 432-7146, and been accepted at tional or academic), your GED, more. There are both 463159 SR 200, (corner of A1A Embry-Riddle or assistance in finding a job? overnight and day camp and US 17), 206-4170. Aeronautical University. The Northeast Florida Com- options. Over the past 5 years, munity Action Agency, Inc. For applications and more Camp S’Mores Fun the local EAA chapter (NFCAA) gives people the nec- information, visit wocenter. Join Faith Christian has presented approxi- essary skills they need to suc- org, call 225-3381 or email Academy for Camp S’Mores mately $10,000 to ceed. They offer help through- education@white-oak. org or Fun Camp Adventures, Nassau County students out every stage of the process. bspeeg@wogilman. com. through July 25 for ages 4-12. in the form of scholar- Through the FSSP, or White Oak also works with For ages 4-5, fee of $125/week ships and has provided Family Self-Sufficiency Pro- local nonprofits to identify stu- covers childcare, breakfast, hundreds of local chil- gram, they provide: education, dents who would benefit from snack and lunch. Children dren their first airplane employment and financial lit- scholarships. ages 6-12 have all meals cov- ride as part of the EAA eracy. ered plus three field trips per Young Eagles Program. Orientation will be held for Theater camp week for $155/week. Chapter 943 is a part of low-income residents of Nassau Fernandina Little Theatre Registration fee applies. Visit the worldwide EAA County on Wednesdays, July 9, announces registration for www.fcaangels.com or call organization and meets 16, 23 and 30 from 11 a.m. to Theatre for Kids, featuring 321-2137. the first Wednesday of noon at the offices at 1303 every month at the Jasmine St., Suite 100, Fernandina Beach air- Fernandina Beach. port at 6:30 p.m. For further information and SUBMITTED to reserve your spot, call, 261- School supplies 0801, ext. 202. drive under way

The Nassau County donations at any of the following Volunteer Center’s Corporate locations: Omni Amelia Island Volunteer Council, through its Plantation (Associate Services); 14th annual G.O.K.I.D.S. Century 21/John T. Ferreira (Giving Our Kids Important Insurance, 500 Centre St.; city of Daily Supplies) project, is col- Fernandina Beach – City Hall lecting school supplies and and Lime Street offices; Nassau donations for local students who County Volunteer Center, 1303 need them the most. Jasmine St., Ste. A; Amelia Monetary donations will be Dental Group (Citrona Drive); used to purchase supplies and First Coast Community Bank will be distributed among all (14th Street and Target area public schools by princi- Shopping Center, Yulee); First pals. Over the last 12 years, Federal Bank of Florida (Sadler through the G.O K.I.D.S proj- Road and Chester Road/AIA, ects, more than $140,000 worth Yulee); VyStar Credit Union on of donations and supplies has 14th Street in Fernandina Beach reached Nassau County’s public and in Callahan; CBC National schools and teachers. Bank (14th Street); Hilliard The project will run through Town Hall, 15859 West CR 108; July 29. Distribution to the Hilliard Recreation Center, schools will take place on July 37516 Oxford St.; Hilliard 31. The most needed supplies Library, 15821 West CR 108; include pencils, pens, pocket Hilliard Pharmacy, 551770 US 1; folders, wide-ruled notebook and Hilliard Winn-Dixie, 541494 SUBMITTED paper or spiral notebooks, US 1. Raising money, awareness crayons, glue sticks, clear or The drive is also supported mesh backpacks (no wheels), by Rayonier, RockTenn and the Fernandina Beach Middle School’s student council sponsored its annual Leukemia/Lymphoma Society walk on dry-erase markers and white or Fernandina Beach Committee April 25 while collecting more than $2,000. Students and staff donated checks, currency and coins in an effort to color copy paper, Kleenex, of the Callahan Lions Club and raise awareness and research into possible cures for this bone marrow disease. The 1.5-mile walk took place on paper towels and wipe-ups. Gift residents of Osprey Village. the Fernandina Beach High School track. From left are Keegan Gorham, Mrs. Varela, Walker Bean, Cisco Moore, cards are also welcome. For more information email Principal John Mazzella, Reggine Alexander, Brody Mandelbaum, Hogan Alvarez, Parker Smith, Kyle Richardson, Those who wish to donate the Volunteer Center at Price Moore, Eddie Turvey, Jack Martin and Britney Breeden, LLS sponsor. school supplies may drop off [email protected].

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Display Advertising deadline for Wednesday is 3 p.m. Friday Rare development parcel 855 Apartments 861 Vacation Rentals Classified Advertising deadline is 5:00 p.m. Monday. on SR200 just minutes Furnished OCEANVIEW - 3BR/2BA & 2BR/1BA. Display Advertising deadline for Friday is 3 p.m. Tuesday Call (904)261-4066, C.H. Lasserre, from Amelia Island. This 4 BEAUTIFUL, FULLY FURNISHED Realtor, for special rates. Classified Advertising deadline is 5:00 p.m. Wednesday. 2BR/2BA APT. - in historic downtown Fernandina. Available immediately. Please call 261-3696 to place your advertisement. acre parcel has high visibil- Utilities included. (904)491-1774 ity, marsh front views and 863 Office

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1BR COTTAGE - fenced yard, 1,000 Sq. Ft office suite $700/mo, first & last months rent, security deposit + references, near w/ all utilities & high downtown, call 904-415-0311 TRANSPORTATION speed internet. Reduced VISITwww.chaplinwilliamsrentals. com for the most recent information 901 Automobiles to $850/ month on Long Term Rentals. Updated Daily. Chaplin Williams Rentals, The Area's GOOD BEACH JEEP - Hard top, air, Premier Rental Company new tires. $6000/OBO. (904)859-1162 Amelia Coastal Realty ACRFL.com WANTED TO LEASE Contact: Phil Griffin 50 to 100 acres for hunting T: 904.556.9140 E: [email protected] anywhere in Nassau County. Cost per acre negotiable. LASSERRE Real Estate, Inc. David at 904-415-6807 or email me: www.lasserrerealestate.com [email protected] RENTALS RESIDENTIAL LONG TERM RENTALS •3BR/2BA home on Lofton Creek 2,600 sq.ft., dock, garage/work- The life that shop, large lot, gourmet kitchen, 3 Bedroom many other bonuses. $1,950/mo. you save Plus utilities. •Ocean Park Condo 3br 2ba fur- Special nished with utilities, 2nd floor,1 car may be garage, $1,950 monthly + tax •2500B First Ave. 2BR/2BA 1312 $775/mo. your own. approx. sq. ft. $1,150.00/mo. + Util. • 3BR/2BA Home in Marsh Lakes 1402 Renovated units ID Required to donate approx. sq. ft. $1,250.00/mo. + Util. now available! VACATION RENTAL • W/D Connections New Renovated Unit •AFFORDABLE WEEKLY/ • Large Closets $950 MONTHLY 2BR/1BA Ocean-view. • Private Patios 487 S. Fletcher. Across the street • Sparkling Pool from the beach. All util, wi-fi,TV & City Apartments with phone. • Tennis Courts •3BR/3BA townhome in Sandpiper • Exercise Room Country Charm! Loop$1850/wk plus taxes & clean- Close to schools & shopping. ing fee. 20 minutes to Jacksonville COMMERCIAL •13 & 15 North 3rd Street, Historic Call Today! District 1500 + Sq. Ft. (904) 845-2922 $2,400.00/mo. •Two 800sf Office/Retail spaces, can be joined for one, 1,600 sq ft space,AIA next to Peacock Electric $12/sq. ft + CAM & Tax •Amelia Park - Unit B - small office (2 rooms) with bath, 576 sq. ft. NL/PSA $1050/mo. + sales tax. Eastwood Oaks •1839 S. 8th St. adjacent to Huddle APARTMENTS House, 1,800 sq.ft. $1700/mo. lease + tax. Sale also considered. 37149 Cody Circle Hilliard, FL Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:30 Sat. /Sun. by Appt. 904 .261.4066

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