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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 / 18 PAGES, 2 SECTIONS • fbnewsleader.com Can this marriage be saved? Special meeting rehashes history between county and developers of Wildlight PAMELA BUSHNELL Nassau Stewardship District, a special (involve others).” News-Leader taxing district formed to generate fund- Two issues for the BOCC are the ing for amenities within the develop- Stewardship District’s preference for a A stalemate appeared to continue ment. The Stewardship District board is third-party facilitator for future meet- Monday between the Nassau County comprised of five members appointed by ings between the two and its request to Board of Commissioners and the East Raydient Places + Properties, a subsid- hold the meetings in a neutral location. Nassau Stewardship District over fund- iary of Rayonier, Inc. and the developer While the county and Rayonier ing of public parks and recreation areas of the property. The Wildlight develop- reached an interlocal agreement on the within the Wildlight development. A ment began to take shape in the past shared cost of building roads in 2013, special meeting of the BOCC on Sept. three years, and Rayonier moved its which was prior to the creation of the 17 resulted in further documentation corporate headquarters there in 2017. District, agreements with respect to of the divergent views on where and The question posed at the Sept. 17 sewer services and recreational areas in how joint meetings should be conducted, meeting was, “Can this marriage be Wildlight have yet to be finalized. Both and other issues between the two enti- saved?” topics have become hot-button issues ties. As Michael Mullin, interim county between the BOCC and the Stewardship What began as a public-private manager and county attorney, told those District. PAMELA BUSHNELL / NEWS-LEADER partnership between the county and in attendance at the Sept. 17 meeting, The latest issue is a disagreement State legislators Rep. Cord Byrd and Sen. Aaron Bean attended a spe- Rayonier Inc. in the development of “If you are in a marriage or partnership over who is responsible for building cial meeting of the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners the 24,000 acres along State Route 200/ and there’s a misunderstanding, you go parks in Wildlight. The county’s under- Sept. 17 to address growing tensions between the county and the East AIA, mostly east of Interstate 95, has to your spouse or your partner first to standing has been that the initial costs Nassau Stewardship District related to the Wildlight development. devolved into an adversarial relation- resolve it. … You try to find the source Shown at right is BOCC Chairman Pat Edwards. ship since creation last year of the East of the misunderstanding before you MARRIAGE Continued on 5A City passes budget; citizens want funds for conservation efforts JULIA ROBERTS The fiscal year 2018-19 budget can News -Leader be found at http://bit.ly/2OD2cLW. Different avenues to fund land pur- Several members of the pub- chases have been discussed by the City lic addressed the Fernandina Beach Commission, including floating a bond City Commission Tuesday, before it that could bring in millions for purchas- passed a fiscal year 2018-19 budget of ing conservation land, in order to pre- $154,884,500, asking the commission serve the land from development. to fund land conservation. Those who spoke to the commission City Attorney Tammi Bach read the Tuesday were in support of that bond. truth in millage statement, which sets Ross Chapman “We need to buy land at market the property tax millage rate for oper- value, and to do that I would urge you ating expenditures and sets the millage to get a bond issue going,” city resident rate for voter-approved debt. age rate. Chris Occhuizzo said. “We need a public The rollback rate – a rate that would The operating millage rate to be referendum, and if we wait until the next keep the next budget exactly same as levied is 5.8553 mills per $1,000 of election cycle, I don’t know how much the current one – is 5.2469 mills per assessed value. The voter debt millage land is going to be left. If we can get $1,000 of assessed value. The percent- rate is 0.1929. the bond issue going now, we can raise JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER age increase for the next fiscal year will The budget was passed by unani- Fernandina Beach Mayor Johnny Miller presides over the city’s fiscal be 11.60 percent over the rollback mill- mous vote. BUDGET Continued on 3A year 2018-19 budget discussion and vote. Sparks fly during flag discussion Tuesday JULIA ROBERTS week of Pride Month remaining, and News-Leader that he received a “lot of positive feed- back from the community.” The Sept. 18 meeting of the “I said, ‘I would like to go ahead, if Fernandina Beach City Commission there are no objections from the com- became contentious, with Mayor Johnny mission, to go ahead and raise it. It’s Miller declaring a commissioner out of about a week,’” Miller said. “No one order and demanding that he be allowed said anything, except the vice mayor to speak uninterrupted as he read vari- did make a mention about opening ous emails expressing support for the Pandora’s box, opening a can of worms, rainbow flag that flew in front of City and I had already checked on that. I Hall in June. turned back to the vice mayor, and I At that time, the commission said, ‘That’s why we’ll do this by proc- approved raising a rainbow flag, tradi- lamation next time.’ I just wanted to … tionally the symbol of gay pride, for the celebrate for a week. It went up. That’s last week of June, Gay Pride Month. how it happened. It wasn’t slipped in.” The flag was raised after the mat- Following the raising of that flag, ter was put on a June meeting agenda calls were made to City Hall demand- at the request of Miller. City Attorney ing that the Confederate battle flag and Tammi Bach said that, as the request others be flown in the spirit of fairness. was made by the mayor, it is what is Bach said the city must refuse called “government speech,” a show of requests by the public to have flags fly support by government, and is protected at City Hall, because that would make by the First Amendment. the flagpole a public forum for special The discussion Tuesday began with a interest groups. However, the city could resolution regarding the three flagpoles allow “public speech,” which would in front of City Hall, with Miller giving include the use of the marquees at public some background on the matter. buildings or banners erected in the city. Miller said he received complaints Religious flags cannot be flown, since JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER that the matter as discussed in June there cannot be religious expression by Commissioner Roy Smith speaks to Mayor Johnny Miller during a recess called by Miller after Smith object- was put on the agenda too late to allow a governmental agency, Bach said. ed to the length of Miller’s comments, interrupting the mayor without being called upon. for discussion. He said he told the com- mission in June that there was only one FLAG Continued on 6A

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OBITUARIES Weekly Update ‘Make Your Voice Heard’ The Florida Department of Health Edith Nelson Moree Farmer Nassau and the Partnership for Edith Nelson Moree Farmer, 91, of Fernandina Beach, Fla. and Flag retirement, POW MIA services Healthier Nassau will host the 2018 formerly of Moultrie, Ga., died Sunday, September 16, 2018. Nassau Health Summit from 1 to 5 Born June 6, 1927 in Worth County, Ga., she was VFW Post 4351 will host a flag retirement ceremony and a p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, at the Red the daughter of the late Nelson David Moree and POW MIA service at 6 p.m. today. The community is welcome Bean Center on the Florida State Newla Claude Beasley Moree. Mrs. Farmer was a to attend. Students are welcome to attend and earn community College at Jacksonville’s Nassau bookkeeper and a member of First Baptist Church of service hours. For more information, call 432-8791. campus, according to a news release. Fernandina Beach, First Baptist Moultrie and First The public is invited to attend Baptist Brunswick. Car show to support Fort Clinch this free event and “help us improve In addition to her parents, she was preceded in A family-friendly vintage car event sponsored by Friends the health of our rapidly growing death by her brothers and sisters, Clarks Ray Moree, of Fort Clinch and Auto Legends Amelia will be held 9 a.m. to county.” Dorothy David Moore, June Beasley Moree, Melba Sharon Moree, 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Fort Clinch State Park. Proceeds There will be an opportunity to learn about local service Ramon Janice Moree, Mary John Moree, and Mack Hardin Moree. from the event will help support Fort Clinch’s many restoration organizations, network and hear about the results of the Survivors include her husband of 72 years, Walter Franklin and community projects. In addition to the vintage car show, MAPP Community Health Assessments conducted this Farmer Sr. of Fernandina Beach; children, Sharon F. Quarterman there will be historical military vehicles on display and period spring and summer. “More importantly, there will be a facili- and Jimmy, Walter Franklin Farmer Jr. and Brenda, Frances Lee re-enactors will bring the history of Fort Clinch alive. If you wish tated session to hear your ideas. We will discuss and choose Farmer Hieden, and Thomas Mathews Farmer and Melissa; grand- to enter a vintage car (1993 or older), entry forms are available the top health issues to be addressed in the upcoming 2019- children, Brian Quarterman and Christina, Brent Quarterman and at the Fort Clinch Ranger Station and Eight Flags Autosports 2021 Nassau Community Health Improvement Plan,” the Tina, Tammy Murphy, and Mathew Farmer; great-grandchildren, at 925 S. Eighth St. in Fernandina Beach. Visitors are encour- release states. Braydon Quarterman, Ty Quarterman, Carsen Quarterman, Cohen aged to wear vintage outfits. For show information contact len- For more information, contact Mary von Mohr at 557- Farmer, and Emerson Farmer; sisters and brother, June Beasley, [email protected]. 9133 or [email protected]. Melba Sharon and Mack Harden Moree. The family received friends 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, September 18, Wild Amelia plans road clean-up 2018 at Cobb Funeral Chapel. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Wild Amelia is sponsoring a road clean-up on Sunday, Sept. Arthritis exercise program Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Cobb Funeral Chapel with the 23, along South Fletcher Avenue (A1A). Anyone interested in Rev. Wayne Woods officiating. Interment was in Sumner Cemetery a brisk morning walk while picking up litter on a 2.6-mile stretch The Northeast Florida Area Health Educa-tion Center is in Worth County. Casketbearers were Brian Quarterman, Brent should meet in the Peters Point parking lot at 8 a.m. It will take offering the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program at no charge Quarterman, Mathew Farmer, John Thompson, Jeff Thompson and approximately 1-2 hours to complete the task. Disposable 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays through Sept. 21 at Sammy Williamson. gloves, orange safety vests and litter bags will be provided. 37002 Ingram Road in Hilliard. Memorial contributions may be made in Edith Farmer’s mem- You may want to bring medium-weight garden gloves, a hat, The program offers low-impact physical activity proven ory to First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach, 416 Alachua St., sunglasses, water and closed-toed shoes. It is a requirement to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. Sessions will include Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. that everyone who participates in the event view the safety gentle range-of-motion exercises that are suitable for every fit- Please sign the online guestbook at www.cobbfuneralchapel.com. video on the following website: dot.state.fl.us. Follow the site ness level and ability. To pre-register, contact Northeast Florida Cobb Funeral Chapel to Offices, Maintenance, Adopt-A-Highway, Safety Video. For AHEC at 482 0189. more information, contact [email protected]. Unbiased help with Medicare Ethan George Weiss Wreaths Across America at VVA meet The UF/IFAS Nassau County Extension Service is offering Ethan George Weiss, a former top executive in the plastics indus- The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1088, will weekly individual consultations at the Barnabas Center, located try who was also a passionate and dedicated multi-sport amateur meet Monday, Sept 24, at 7 p.m. at The Ark Nassau, 86051 at 1303 Jasmine St. in Fernandina Beach, for Medicare benefi- athlete and lifelong mentor to many in the worlds of golf and busi- Hamilton St. in Yulee. The guest speaker will be Mike Smith ciaries. ness, died Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the age of 83. He suffered with the Wreaths Across America program. A social hour with If you will be new to Medicare, have questions about from complications stemming from a long fight with kidney disease. refreshments will begin at 6 p.m. Guests and new members Medicare or want to know if you qualify to save money on your Ethan or “Big E,” as he was known to one and all, are welcome. For information, call 432-7006. Medicare drug costs, Medicare monthly premium, deduct- rose from humble beginnings in the nearby suburbs ibles and copays, call Meg McAlpine at 530-6359 to schedule of his hometown of Philadelphia, the son of a high Rotary blood drive your private appointment. Appointments are being scheduled school math teacher and mom who went back to The Rotary Club of Fernandina Beach’s quarterly blood Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. work as a nurse so they could afford to send him to drive has changed its location. The next blood drive, in coop- college. Completely irreverent, he liked to remem- eration with OneBlood and Nassau Health Foods, will be Healing Hearts ber that he spent the summers “digging graves and Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the Nassau Health Foods parking Healing Hearts is a local support group for those who have caddying.” lot at 833 T. J. Courson Road in Fernandina Beach. The drive lost a spouse. The group meets twice a month on the second He was a junior at the Penn Wharton School of Business when he will start at 10 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. Your donation can help Monday at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at the Marina Restaurant and met his future wife Mary Priscilla Krampf (Polly) on a blind date. She save the lives of up to three people. Come by and roll up your again on the fourth Monday at 6 p.m. for dinner at the Marina was a senior at Agnes Irwin High School, but the romance flourished sleeve, then join the Rotary Club for lunch at its new meeting Restaurant. and “Polly and Ethan” eventually became their collective moniker location, the Story & Song Neighborhood Bookstore Bistro, just For information, contact Mary Mercer at 415-1881 or Joni for the rest of their lives. Polly pre-deceased him in 2005. two blocks east on Park Avenue. Reid at 556-6767. Armed with a B.S. in economics, Ethan joined the Navy in 1956 and attended Officers Candidate School and Naval Supply AITDC board meeting Sept. 26 School satellite offices School before being assigned to the Port Lyautey Naval Air Station The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council will hold a Do you ever have the need to visit the Nassau County in Kenitra, Morocco. He also soon became a coach of the Navy board meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the confer- School District administration office at 1201 Atlantic Avenue Regional Basketball Team, which qualified for the semi-final playoffs ence room of the Residence Inn Amelia Island, located at 2301 in Fernandina Beach? Do you find yourself driving 20 miles or in Washington, D.C. in 1958. They would have gone on to Hawaii for Sadler Road in Fernandina Beach. more to get there? Is it a trip that takes you more than an hour the Navy championships in March but lost the game – and he married these days? The Nassau County School District now has two Polly instead. She soon joined him overseas, and the first of three FRWN cruise for scholarship funds satellite offices. The westside location is at 45021 Third Ave. in children was born in Morocco. The Federated Republican Women of Nassau will host the Callahan and the Yulee location is at 86207 Felmore Road in Returning to Pennsylvania and the Downingtown area, Ethan “End of Summer Inaugural Marilyn Evans-Jones Scholarship Yulee. joined Westlake Plastics in 1960 in Lenni, Pa., and rose through Cruise” fundraiser 6-8 p.m. Oct. 4. Reservations are $50 per The offices will provide a place for parent meetings, employ- the ranks to be president and CEO. He also soon joined Whitford person; the price includes food. Contact Amelia River Cruises ee meetings, staff meetings, and support. If you have questions Country Club, where he served as chairman of the Golf Committee at 261-9972 or ameliarivercruises.com. or would like to schedule a meeting,call 491-9900. and eventually as club president for three and a half years in the 1970s. Ethan initiated and ran the Westlake Pro-Am Tournament LGBTQ support group begins Oct. 10 Volunteering for NHS from 1975 to 1990. He retired from Westlake in 1998. An LGBTQ support group will begin meeting Oct. 10 at NHS Second Chance Resale Store and its sister clothing He traveled the U.S. and Scotland playing many of the world’s best Family Support Services in Yulee. For more information con- store, NHS Second Chance Closet, are looking to grow their golf courses. He also began dividing his time between Pennsylvania tact Lori at 716-5390. team of volunteers in all areas. If you have a few hours a week and Amelia Island, Fla. in 1974. He eventually moved there full-time to spare and enjoy meeting and working with other animal in 2000, but he did not divert his attention from golf. Ethan started St. Francis blood drive Oct. 14 lovers in a fun atmosphere, pick up a volunteer application at a Pro-Am benefit to help local pros and was involved with the Navy St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Mission, located at 86000 St. Second Chance, located in the Eight Flags Shopping Center Seals Foundation Charitable Golf Tournament from 2011 until his Francis Way in Yulee, will hold a blood drive 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on South 14th Street or go online to Nassauhumanesociety. death. Sunday, Oct. 14. All donors will receive a free cancer aware- com and click on Volunteer. For information, call 321-0022. Friends and colleagues in the industry remembered Ethan as ness T-shirt and a wellness checkup including blood pressure, a mentor in all aspects of their lives – and some liked to tease him temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. Sign Be a zookeeper about being “a captain of industry.” They also fondly remembered the up online at oneblooddonor.org and use sponsor code “34851.” Amelia Residents in Action for the Symphony sponsors a obligatory gin games, zingers and dirty jokes he and golfing friends Walk-ins also welcome. program each January and February that visits all fourth grade made a fixture at their clubhouses; and some remembered (not so classes in Nassau County with 40 orchestral instruments. fondly) olive green Grenadier cigars that he smoked constantly. Tobacco Free class Oct. 17 The goal of the program is to acquaint students with how to At home, when he was ready for another vodka, he’d rattle the Now is the time to become Tobacco Free! Northeast Florida properly hold and play each instrument. To be able to reach all ice cubes in his now-empty glass and call out, “Hey, Pol!” It became AHEC will host a free Tools to Quit class 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nassau County students, ARIAS needs volunteer “zookeep- a trademark line, and Polly forgave him. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Barnabas Center. Free patches, loz- ers.” No experience is required. To volunteer, contact Susan At Baxter’s Restaurant on Amelia Island, which Ethan frequented enges, and gum will be available, as well as a free quit plan, Kosciulek at 548-0227 or Barbara Zacheis at 321-5639. – some say “lived in” – friends and admirers greeted news of his workbook, water bottle, stress ball and more. Call Northeast death by referring to him as “Mayor of Baxter’s.” Florida AHEC at 482-0189 to register and learn about more Gun courses Ethan remains a retired commander in the Naval Reserves. classes. Gary W. Belson Associates holds basic with defensive There will be a celebration of Ethan’s life on Saturday, September tactics courses, concealed-weapon license courses and close- 22, 2018 at the Sea Oats Room at The Ocean Club on Amelia Island Pecan sale to Oct. 31 quarter defensive tactics courses. For information, contact beginning at 5 p.m. A second celebration of his life will be scheduled The Fernandina Beach High School ESE class is taking Gary Belson at 491-8358 or 476-2037, or gbelson@bellsouth. in Pennsylvania soon. orders for new crop mammoth pecan halves ($11/pound), net, or visit www.thebelsongroup.com Donations may be sent to the Navy Seals Foundation at navyse- chocolate-covered pecans ($8/12 oz.), pecan caramel clusters alfoundation.org. ($8/8 oz.) and cinnamon-glazed pecans ($8/10 oz.). The last Gun classes for everyone Ethan is survived by three children and their spouses, Hillary (and day to place orders is Oct. 31; orders should arrive before Pistol and revolver gun classes for beginniners to advanced Scott) Latham, Brad (and Tawnia) Weiss and Geoff (and Theresa) Thanksgiving. You may place your order by calling Pamela shooters are given by NRA-certified instructor and retired state Weiss, and four grandchildren, Victoria Latham, Matt and Sarah Nobles at 261-5713, ext. 2694, or emailing noblespa@nassau. and federal law enforcement officer Frank P. Covie and held at Weiss, and Brooke Weiss. k12.fl.us. the convenience of each person starting any weekday except Please share your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard. Wednesday. com. Nassau Habitat seeking volunteers Both basic and personal protection classes are available Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Nassau Habitat for Humanity will begin its 25th building sea- and including classroom, range shooting and no-cost use of son in October. The local Habitat nonprofit affiliate constructs a .22 pistol and rifle including ammo. Contact 277-4144, 603- quality affordable homes and has completed construction of 42 491-7017,or [email protected] for complete info. DEATH NOTICES homes. In the 2018-2019 building season Nassau Habitat will com- Overeaters Anonymous Margaret Beach, 85, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away plete House No. 43 on South 10th Street in Fernandina Beach. Overeaters Anonymous meets in the parlor at St. Peter’s Wednesday, September 19, 2018. The organization is looking for volunteers to help build homes. Episcopal Church, 801 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, at 1 Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors There are opportunities to participate in actual construction and p.m. Thursdays. There is also a meeting at the Alachua Club, James Darrell Beverley Jr., 45, of Yulee, Fla., passed away site construction support. 32 N. Third St. at 6 p.m. Mondays. For more information, con- September 7, 2018. For more details call tact Lorrie at 343-4771. Eternity Funeral Homes & Cremations – Nassau 277-0600 or email [email protected]. You can also Bobby Ray Harris Jr.,46, of Yulee, Fla., passed away September learn more at nassauhabitatforhumanity.org. UPDATE Continued on 9A 7, 2018. Eternity Funeral Homes & Cremations – Nassau Interim county manager meeting with public FOR THE RECORD Interim County Manager Mike Mullin will be holding regularly scheduled meetings Both a story that appeared Wednesday, Sept. 12, and another from 3 to 4 p.m. on the second Tuesday story that appeared Wednesday, Sept. 19, about the Joleen and fourth Thursday of each month to make Cummings case said that Cummings was last seen leaving himself available for anyone to ask county- the Tangles Hair Salon in Yulee in the company of Kimberly related questions and/or address county Kessler. issues. That information was incorrect. According to a press state- The meetings will take place in the ment from Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper on May 22, Commission Chambers, located in the James Kessler was supposedly the last person who saw Cummings at Mullin S. Page Governmental Complex at 96135 the salon on Saturday, May 12. Nassau Place in Yulee. The News-Leader strives for accuracy. 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NL 6 col. Fri. 09.21.indd 3 9/20/18 4:42 PM 4A FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 NEWS News-Leader Proposed amendments Bezos and modern money here have always a co-worker, His three tips for high IQ been titans of industry in 1993. They meetings: 1. Get enough like Rockefeller, J. P. have four chil- sleep. 2. Feed the soul first (see TMorgan, Carnegie, and dren, including his morning time at home). 3. to the state constitution Identify priorities. He holds meet- Vanderbilt, to name a few. Today’s an adopted n anticipation of the lengthy November imposed by local govern- leading titans dominate indus- Chinese daugh- ings at 10 a.m. for any important ballot, I will continue my brief overview ments (county, municipality, tries in most cases. How healthy ter. agendas. Afternoons are not felt to of the proposed amendments to the state school) or special districts. pseudo-monopolies of today are Bezos be as conducive to mental capac- Iconstitution. The summaries of questions A “no” vote would allow the could fill books. dreamt up ity. He feels three decisions a day Nos. 1-3 were presented last week. Please legislature to continue to Today’s kings of the hill are Amazon during are plenty at his level. Those are remember that proposed amendments must enact new taxes through a more specialized than conglom- KEFFER’S a drive from highest priority items. garner at least 60 percent of the vote in the simple majority vote. erates of the 1800s and 1900s. CORNER New York to He is, to his credit, a giver. affirmative to be incorporated into the state The final eight pro- Software (Gates), consumer Seattle in 1994. Tens of millions at a time, in some constitution. posed amendments were deliverables (Bezos), social media It started as an cases. Not surprising, Princeton Question No. 4 is titled the “Voting added to the ballot by the (Zuckerberg), telecom (Slim), Rick Keffer online book- and Seattle are on the receiving Restoration Amendment.” This proposed CITY Constitution Revision search engines (Page/Brin), seller, and we end at times. Working for Amazon amendment, included on the ballot through a NOTES Commission (CRC), a fashion (Arnault/Ortega), and IT will just say the rest is history. is not for the faint of heart. They citizen petition drive, automatically restores 37-member group of offi- (Ellison). Warren Buffet and the Current historic accomplishments push employees, vendors, and the the voting rights of residents with felony con- cials appointed by several Koch brothers are more diversi- and headed for who knows where. market. “How big is too big” is a victions after they complete all terms associ- Dale Martin state leaders. The CRC, fied. Some speculate that the much- question we saw most prominent- ated with their criminal sentence, including in part or as a whole, con- My original topic was going coveted Amazon headquarters ly as “too big to fail” during federal parole or probation. This amendment would sidered over 2,000 proposed amendments to be exclusively Jeff Bezos, who No. 2 will be in the Washington bailouts in the last recession. not apply to those convicted of murder or submitted by the public as well as over 100 I knew nothing about, save his D.C. area. Bezos purchased The Is Amazon getting too big? Will felony sexual offenses (although the governor offered by its own members. Several of the Amazon empire. He is the rich- Washington Post in 2013, and Bezos be the first trillionaire? and cabinet may consider such instances on CRC-proposed amendments are complex est person on the planet, valued some speculate he might have Billionaire trivia: There are a case-by-case basis). The state constitution in that the proposed amendments “bundle” at $162 billion this month. He the ultimate political aspiration. If 2,200 worldwide, with $9.1 trillion currently provides for the restoration of voting disparate topics (just watch). The CRC ratio- ascended to the top on March 6 of everyone likes a winner, he may in value. The U.S. has 585 (144 rights for felons through a process developed nalized the decision to bundle through the this year at $112 billion. Fifty bil- be able to start at the top, as we in California), China has 476 (in a in 2011. A “yes” vote supports the automatic belief that the ballot would otherwise be too lion dollars gained in six months, have just seen. communist country?), Germany restoration of voting rights; a “no” vote oppos- long to reasonably consider. Others subscribe for a 44.6 percent jump. How high Bezos started Blue Origin – 123, India – 119, Russia – 102. es the automatic restoration. to the “poison pill” theory. That is why your is up for Amazon? in 2000. It seems the pursuit of Women billionaires comprise 256, This campaign regarding this amendment INFORMED vote matters. Jeff Bezos had the goods all the world’s mega-rich appears up from 227 in 2017. Alice Walton will be highly visible. Without revealing the Continuing with question No. 6, titled his life. His mother was 17 when to be space travel. He also has is the world’s richest woman at objective of either group (one in favor; one, “Rights of Crime Victims; Judges” (CRC he was born in New Mexico in a venture capital fund, Bezos $46 billion. Watch out for China – opposed), the two leading advocates are vote: 34-3). The proposed amendment would 1964. She remarried early to an Expeditions, through which he they want it all. All, as in money Floridians for a Fair Democracy and Floridians provide crime victims (as well as families engineer and moved to Houston, purchased the Post, and could do and power. for a Sensible Voting Rights Policy. I mean, and other authorized representatives) with a and on to Miami. When we say who knows what else. His eight For disclosure, we are regular who can be against either group (one of them series of rights, beginning with the onset of he had the goods, it relates to years as a bright young guy on Amazon Prime customers. I have could have added apple pie or motherhood to becoming a victim. The proposed rights are being a high school valedictorian Wall Street show through. Don’t no beef with brilliance. But most tip the balance in its favor!). Expect a strong lengthy and detailed, adding 25 sections and and National Merit Scholar while so many prominent cabinet mem- of us like a level playing field. Is media push from supporters and opponents of subsections to Article I of the Constitution. working the grill at McDonald’s on bers and Washington insiders it getting too tilted? Will the feds question No. 4. The other topic of question No. 6 proposes the breakfast shift. He graduated come from Wall Street? step in? It will prove a great case Question No. 5 is the “Supermajority Vote to amend two different sections of Article V Princeton in 1986 with a 4.2 GPA. One thing endeared me to study for our future. to Impose, Authorize, or Raise State Taxes or (Section 8 regarding mandatory retirement He focused on electrical engineer- Bezos the man. He spends morn- Enjoyed the 63-degree reading Fees” (just reading that title and realizing that age and Section 21 referring to the relation- ing and computer science. ings with his kids before they on the car’s outside temperature you will still have eight more questions to con- ship of judicial interpretations and administra- He spent eight years on Wall are off to school. He reads the display. Western North Carolina is sider is mind-numbing). Press on! tive agency interpretations of state statutes or Street. During the latter part, paper, has coffee, and gets himself a special area. Have a good Currently, the Florida Legislature can rules) and another in Article XII (establishing he married MacKenzie Tuttle, engaged in the day. week. pass new taxes or fees as well as increase the effective date of the Article V, Section 8 existing taxes or fees with a simple majority revision). in each chamber (including through the use As simply (?) as possible, here is what of multi-subject bills). This proposed amend- your vote would mean. A “yes” vote would ment was included on the ballot through add the specific rights of crime victims to the Hartke named president of national organization action of the legislature (House: 80-29 with constitution, increase the judicial retirement Karyn Hartke has been named 2018-19 national leadership,” said Hartke in the release. seven not voting; Senate: 25-13). Through age, and prohibit state courts from deferring president of the Accounting & Financial Women’s An AFWA member since 2008, Hartke has served my initial research, support or opposition to to an administrative agency’s interpretation. A Alliance, according to a news release. The certified on various committees at the local and national levels this proposed amendment has not necessarily “no” vote would not add specific crime victim public accountant is a member of the Northeast of the organization. coalesced, but is scattered among individual rights or increase the judicial retirement age, Florida Chapter of AFWA in Jacksonville. “There are a lot of exciting things happening at state and local politicians. and state courts would be allowed to continue Founded in 1938, AFWA will celebrate its 80th AFWA and with Karyn’s leadership, the organiza- If passed, the legislature would require a to defer to administrative agency interpreta- anniversary this year. The Accounting & Financial tion is positioned to expand and grow exponentially. two-thirds majority vote in each chamber to tions. Women’s Alliance promotes the professional growth We have a strong volunteer base that is dedicated levy a new tax or fee or to increase an exist- My head hurts and we’re not even halfway of women in accounting and finance. to improving and growing the organization,” said ing tax or fee. Additionally, any such action through the proposed amendments. “AFWA is such a unique organization empower- Cindy Stanley, executive director of AFWA, in the would have to be the sole subject of a bill. This Dale Martin is the city manager of ing women both professionally and personally. I feel release. amendment would not apply to taxes or fees Fernandina Beach. honored to have the opportunity to be a part of its Visit www.AFWA.org for more information.

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the comment then was ‘so, try to MARRIAGE pull the knife out of my back’ but Continued from 1A we can’t focus on that. We need Essay contest of constructing recreational areas to find a way forward.” However, would be borne by the devel- Taylor said he is not in favor of oper, with the county assuming the District’s demands as to con- the cost of maintenance through ditions for the meeting. focuses on Equal impact fees thereafter. The Bean asked Mullin what kind Stewardship District now main- of amendments the BOCC might tains the developer’s obligation be proposing and, “what would Protection Clause is the donation of land for these it look like if we try to repeal?” facilities – meaning construction Mullin acknowledged repeal The lawyers and judges of Student essays are required to costs would fall to the county. would be “problematic, but not the United States District Court, address how the phrase ‘Equal Moreover, within the past year, out of the realm of possibilities.” Middle District of Florida, and Protection of the Laws’ impacts two bills came before the state According to Mullin, it’s not the members of the Jacksonville them as students,” the release legislature mandating the terms clear whether the District has Chapter of the Federal Bar explains. under which such amenities are sold any bonds yet, but repeal Association recently announced Student essays must be sub- provided in private develop- would have a negative effect on the 2018 High School Essay mitted electronically at www. ments rather than by negotiat- the sale of future bonds. As to Contest commemorating the flmd.uscourts.gov no later than ing with county governments. possible amendments, Mullin 10th anniversary of the ratifica- noon Oct. 15. SB 324 and its companion replied, “There should be a tion of the 14th Amendment to Prizes to the winners of the bill in the House were supported member of an elected body on the U.S. Constitution. contest are made possible by the by the Florida Home Builders PAMELA BUSHNELL/ NEWS-LEADER the (District} board or more According to a news release, lawyers and judges of the United Association and developers like April Stone of Fernandina Beach expressed her concern teeth in the interlocal agreement the contest is open to students States District Court, Middle Raydient. that trust in the public-private partnership with the language.” currently in grades 10 through District of Florida through the County commissioners trav- Stewardship District was “irretrievably broken.” In closing Bryd stated his 12 in counties in the Jacksonville Middle District Bench Bar eled to Tallahassee in February belief that “there’s still an oppor- Division of the Middle District Fund, according to the release, to protest the bills. tunity if we can come together of Florida, which include Baker, and include: The stated purpose for the agreement on impact fees.” pened before has happened here. to the table.” Bean agreed: “I, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, • $2,000 for first place; Sept. 17 special meeting, with Hunter added, “I am here to It should have happened a long too, believe it’s not completely Flagler, Hamilton, Nassau, • $1,000 for second place; and state legislators Sen. Aaron say to you today that HB 697, the time ago. … Is this just anoth- broken yet. … The legislative Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, • $500 for third place. Bean, R-Fernandina Beach, and issue that caused you so much er ploy today? I’m just asking process is hard. … I am hope- and Union. Winners will be recognized Rep. Cord Byrd, R-Neptune consternation this session, had for a fair deal or let’s kill the deal. ful there’s still a possibility for “The 14th Amendment was at a ceremony in November and Beach, present as guests, was nothing to do with (the) HB 1075 We need more legislative limits everyone to come together.” ratified 150 years ago and com- at the Federal Bar Association’s to review HB 1057, which cre- stewardship legislation – noth- on what they (the District) can In other business, the BOCC manded, in part, that no person Spirit of Giving Luncheon in ated the Stewardship District ing.” do.” passed a resolution to honor shall be denied ‘Equal Protection December. last year, and to explore the Hunter went on to defend Commissioner Danny Leeper the service of Judge Robert E. of the Laws.’ Congress and the For additional information need for amendments to the law the rationale for a facilitator for weighed in: “It took having our Williams, the retired county Courts have applied this Equal about the contest and how to to, in Mullin’s words, “put the a joint meeting between the legislative representatives here judge who died on September 13. Protection Clause to the right to enter, visit www.flmd.uscourts. public-private partnership back entities. As for the request for a to get you here. By the time we [email protected] equal education opportunities. gov. together.” neutral meeting place, he pointed paid for all the facilitators, you Byrd, Bean and the BOCC out the meeting would still be a could have a nice park. … We’ve had been in favor of creating the process open to the public no been very patient.” Stewardship District last year. matter where it is held. When Four citizens did make brief Mullin reviewed language from pushed by Mullin as to who remarks during the public ses- the statute referencing expecta- would be the facilitator and what sion, all essentially in support tions for a continued partnership he would bring to the process, of the BOCC’s side in their dis- between the entities, and shared Hunter stated there had been agreement with the Stewardship with the legislators the BOCC’s no determination yet who that District. frustration that such a relation- might be but it would be “some- Said April Stone of Fernandina ship has never developed. one neutral with an understand- Beach, “When SB 324 and HB BOCC Chairman Pat Edwards ing of stewardship districts and 697 were dropped in the dark referred to three letters sent to how they work, knowledge of halls of the state capital, that the District in recent months how local governments work, trust in the public-private part- requesting the two entities someone knowledgeable in con- nership was irretrievably broken. meet to discuss their differenc- flict resolution. It could either be So for (Rayonier) to send a rep- es. “They ignore us,” Edwards you or me if we were not already resentative – a legal representa- Amelia Tree Conservancy is hosting an open meeting for citizens who claimed. The District did respond otherwise involved.” tive – is not a way to ingratiate care about preserving our island’s trees and undeveloped land. If you by agreeing to meet under specif- When asked by Bean what yourself to the Nassau County ic conditions, but the slight that Bean could personally do to community … to the county have an interest in learning how you can become involved, please join us. Edwards feels goes deeper. The help get both sides together, commission. If you do decide to BOCC maintains they have been Hunter replied, “I don’t have an pursue the nuclear option, which DATE: Sunday, September 30 neither consulted nor informed answer.” He reiterated that the is to dissolve this public-private about some key decisions taken Stewardship District was offering partnership or to amend HB TIME: 4:00 to 6:00pm so far by the District, including a solution with their request for 1075, you have my support.” PLACE: Story and Song Bookstore Bistro its desire to issue approximately a facilitator and a neutral meet- Commissioner Steve Kelley $600 million in bonds. ing place. responded, “Is this partnership 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach “There is no joint planning,” Replied Edwards, “We meet irretrievably broken? … I am to according to Mullin. “There have here with school boards and that point. We have as a board Amelia Island is a beautiful and unique place. If we don’t protect the been no proposals for interlocal other public entities all the time. lost faith in our partners and we remaining tree canopy and undeveloped land, there will be little left agreements. There have been no This isn’t the first rodeo of the are very troubled (about) how we joint meetings.” county commission. We do this got to this point.” within a few short years. The rapid pace of development makes our The Monday meeting with the all the time. We know how to Commissioner Justin Taylor efforts all the more urgent. legislative delegation, attended follow an agenda. I don’t see was more conciliatory. “Our by all five county commissioners, the board ever voting to use a time in Tallahassee was a very For more information about Amelia Tree Conservancy, please visit our Mullin, county Planning Director facilitator. Everything that’s hap- trying time for us. I remember Taco Pope and county Budget website: Ameliatreeconservancy.org Director Justin Stanckiewicz, drew an audience of more than NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 25. In an apparently unexpected PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD twist, when the meeting was CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH opened up for public comment, a NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing is scheduled Tallahassee attorney represent- for Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at 6:00 PM in the City Commission ing Rayonier named Gary Hunter Chambers, 204 Ash Street Fernandina Beach, Florida to consider introduced himself at the lectern. the following application: The board granted him the bet- ORDINANCE 2018-29 ter part of an hour to talk and AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY respond to questions. OF FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, After clarifying the distinc- CEMETERY, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; BY AMENDING tion that he was not speaking for SECTION 30-31, DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 30-44 TO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING the Stewardship District, Hunter CLARIFY THAT ITEMS NOT DESCRIBED ARE PROHIBITED AT PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD began. GRAVES; AMENDING SECTION 30-57 TO PROVIDE FOR CITY CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH REPAIR OF HEADSTONES AND GRAVE MARKERS; AMENDING “I don’t … disagree with a SECTION 30-106 TO PROHIBIT TREASURE HUNTING AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing is scheduled whole lot of what Mr. Mullin METAL DETECTING IN THE CEMETERY; AMENDING SECTION for Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at 6:00 PM in the City Commission went through with you. I think 30-109 MEMORIAL AND VAULT INSTALLATIONS BY REQUIRING Chambers, 204 Ash Street Fernandina Beach, Florida to consider he accurately portrayed every- VAULTS FOR ALL BURIALS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN the following application: thing that has happened up to CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ORDINANCE 2018-29 today. I think the fundamental PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY misunderstanding in what’s Interested parties may appear at said hearing and be heard as to OF FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, being discussed is that HB 1075 the advisability of any action, which may be considered. Any per- CEMETERY, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; BY AMENDING somehow has problems with it sons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to par- SECTION 30-31, DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 30-44 TO today as a result of what may or ticipate in this program or activity should contact 310-3115, TTY/ CLARIFY THAT ITEMS NOT DESCRIBED ARE PROHIBITED AT may not have happened,” Hunter TDD 711 or through the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 at GRAVES; AMENDING SECTION 30-57 TO PROVIDE FOR CITY said. “The Stewardship legisla- least 24 hours in advance to request such accommodation. REPAIR OF HEADSTONES AND GRAVE MARKERS; AMENDING tion is good for Rayonier, for IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY SECTION 30-106 TO PROHIBIT TREASURE HUNTING AND Raydient, and the District is good THE BOARD/COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER METAL DETECTING IN THE CEMETERY; AMENDING SECTION 30-109 MEMORIAL AND VAULT INSTALLATIONS BY REQUIRING for Nassau County. … Rayonier CONSIDERED AT SUCH HEARING, S/HE WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, VAULTS FOR ALL BURIALS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN looks forward to moving forward. CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND … The sole point of contention WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. has been parks and recreation. 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ing the rainbow flag at City Hall. ries and what it meant to them. bolize the group or event should FLAG Continued from 1A “I think there’s other ways I had five that were against,” be flown over City Hall. A resolution was passed by we can do that,” Smith said. Miller said. “The five all men- He said the City Commission, the commission at the Sept. 18 “Proclamations are one. Why tioned the misunderstanding and he in particular, would not meeting prohibiting any flags can’t there be a gay pride march that now any flag can go up. support flying a flag that symbol- other than the U.S. flag, the or a parade? I have no problem They also mentioned some izes a group that does not reflect state of Florida flag, and the city with that personally. I think pretty horrendous things. … It the opinions of the community. of Fernandina Beach’s own flag that’s the way to do it.” was all about ‘this offends me.’ “The conversations I’ve had to be flown. Several members of the Religion comes into it, which we have been positive, other than The commissioners said they public spoke at the meeting to can’t do because the constitution the one I had where I had to kind believed that would prevent support the decision to raise said that. Religion shouldn’t have of educate on the whole legal- issues such as hate or political the rainbow flag, including Dr. anything to do with it when we ity of (flying the flag of a hate groups from requesting their Theresa Sparks, who along with make these decisions.” group), which would never hap- flags to also be flown. Miller helped raise the flag in Miller said the rainbow flag pen,” Miller said. “If anyone ever “My concern is that, is it pos- June. represents all members of the tried to … and the commission sible, down the road, that flags Miller said he felt the com- community, and that symbols ever brought that up, I would that are generally offensive to mission should make the deci- such as flags should be inclusive, personally have Rex Lester go up almost everybody get put up on sion of which flags to be flown on not exclusive of any group. with a blow torch and cut our flagpole,” Commissioner Phil a case-by-case basis. “We are talking about mem- that thing down before I’d let Chapman said. “What we put on “We name things all the time bers of our community. We’re somebody raise that thing up a city flagpole should unify us. It in the city,” Miller said. “We not talking about ‘them’ and there.” should not divide us. I think it’s name buildings, we name parks. ‘us,’” Miller said. “I heard things Miller also said the resolution important that everyone under- I think we are intelligent enough, about ‘that group’ and ‘those requiring that only a U.S., state stand. I will be more than happy and I think our community is people.’ That’s not ‘them’ – it’s and city flag be flown could not to fly the gay pride flag on my intelligent enough to accept us. These are our neighbors. be enforced, as there is no offi- lawn. It’s not about that group. people that represent them, and These are our brothers and sis- cial flag of the city of Fernandina It’s about saying to other groups, we can make those decisions on ters. Let’s get past that. Those of Beach. ‘What you represent is not a part a case-by-case basis. When this us who practice heterosexuality “I worked at Parks and Rec of what Fernandina is.’ It’s a sad has come up before to decide are included there, too.” for a few years. I’ve been a com- commentary … that, if a piece of about how we’re going to name Miller suggested that, when missioner for five. I’ve lived here cloth says to the citizens, ‘You things … I think we can do that the city issues a proclamation, for 13. I’ve never seen a city flag. are welcome here,’ we’ve failed on a case-by-case basis.” as it does to support groups Has anybody ever seen one? I as a city. It’s not the flags. It’s the Miller said that, after rais- such as the Daughters of the don’t think one exists,” Miller people. If you feel welcome, it’s ing the rainbow flag in June, he American Revolution and Girl said. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER because of the people, not what received an outpouring of emails and Boy Scouts, and events, City Manager Dale Martin Fernandina Beach Mayor Johnny Miller hugs local clinical flies on our flagpole.” from the public thanking him for such as Shrimp Festival and Jazz said there was a flag with the city psychologist Dr. Theresa Sparks after raising a rainbow Commissioner Roy Smith supporting the gay community. Fest, the proclamation could be seal being flown at the airport, flag over City Hall to mark June 26-30 as Pride Week in said there were other ways the “I received 43 emails in full an opportunity to find out if there “as part of the discussion.” the city. gay community could be visible support (and 23 handwritten let- is a flag to support that proclama- “My understanding is that in Fernandina Beach without fly- ters), and heart-wrenching sto- tion, and whether a flag to sym- that flag was purchased because of that discussion,” Miller said. several emails he had received (giving) us the possibility of dis- “It seems to me that we took from people in the community, cussing this as adults on a case- BUDGET SUMMARY our city seal and put it on a thanking the city for flying the by-case basis, so that we don’t white background, and put it as rainbow flag. have to just block everything FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT a placeholder to block something When Miller began to read an because of this one issue, which FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 instead of to include something. email against the flying of that should be a non-issue, and move I really don’t want to walk out- flag, Smith interrupted him. forward and do this the right GENERAL FUND side this building everyday, and “We’ve all read it,” Smith way,” Miller said. “This is an CASH BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD $ 52,543,099 see that flag, and see something said. inclusive symbol, not exclusive. that’s taking away from the com- “I want to read anyway, and I keep hearing, ‘those people.’ ESTIMATED REVENUES munity – not just this issue but I have the floor, please,” Miller This is not an ‘us’ and ‘them’ Taxes: Millage per $1,000 any issue that comes along after told Smith. “I didn’t recognize discussion. This is an us discus- Ad Valorem Taxes 0.0320 27,835,514 this. On a legal note, this docu- you. How many times have I sat sion.” ment says city flag. We have a here and heard you repeat your- However, the resolution Interest on Investments 600,000 city seal, but I don’t believe we self over and over and over, and passed, with Miller casting the TOTAL REVENUES AND don’t have a city flag. I don’t know never once interrupted you? You lone dissenting vote. OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 28,435,514 what we would put up there. We don’t have the floor, sir.” Bach told the News-Leader TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES AND BALANCES 80,978,613 haven’t voted on a city flag. We Smith replied, “Well when that, while no ordinance was just ordered something online we get out of here at eleven passed, the resolution would EXPENDITURES/EXPENSES that has the city seal on it, which –,” at which point Mayor Miller likely be followed. “It is a policy Administration 1,317,598 has flags on it. If you want to get brought down his gavel. adopted by resolution, and these Operations 14,661,822 in a big flag discussion, we have “You are out of order,” Miller have traditionally been followed Capital Program 19,181,694 flags all over the place. That’s said. “I did not recognize you. I by the City Commission,” Bach Waterway Studies 2,053,394 the Confederate flag (a flag in sit here and let all of you talk and said. Interlocal Agreements 0 city commission chambers, one never interrupt you. That’s the After the vote, Miller apolo- Waterways Assistance Program 38,225,257 of the eight flags that have flown second time you’ve done that to gized to the group of people who Cooperative Assistance Program 4,447,009 over the city). That represented me. You want to (be mayor)? Put had come to City Hall in support Public Information Program 276,839 the Confederate nation. It’s not your name on the ballot, straw of the rainbow flag, a group that Tax Collection & Property Appraiser Fees 815,000 their battle flag, but they were poll, sit in this seat and you can had given him a standing ovation TOTAL APPROPRIATED EXPENDITURES 80,978,613 here. That’s on our city seal. do whatever you want. Until for his comments. Fund Balance Reserve 0 That’s going to be flying above then, you sit in that seat (and) “I’m sorry, folks. This is not a Total Approved Expenditures & Fund city hall.” you don’t talk until you’re rec- reflection of the community. It’s Speaking after all the com- ognized.” Balance Reserve 80,978,613 a reflection on this commission missioners had a chance to voice Miller went on to plead a case and there are ways to solve this their opinions, Miller took the for flying flags on a case-by-case problem in the future,” Miller THE TENTATIVE, ADOPTED, AND/OR FINAL BUDGETS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF opportunity to give a short his- basis. said. “We’ll get there.” THE ABOVE MENTIONED TAXING AUTHORITY AS A PUBLIC RECORD. tory of Gay Pride Month and read “If this thing is shot down, [email protected] NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE The Florida Inland Navigation District has tenta- tively adopted a measure to increase its property tax levy.

Last year's property tax levy: A. Initially proposed tax levy .....$ 27, 252,717 B. Less tax reductions due to Value Adjustment Board and other assessment changes ...... $ 189,168 C. Actual property tax levy ...... $ 27,0 6 3, 5 4 9

This year's proposed tax levy . . . . $ 29,140,001

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NL 6 col. Fri. 09.21.indd 6 9/20/18 4:45 PM Friday, September 21, 2018 OPINION News-Leader 7A

The News-Leader is published with pride weekly for the people of Nassau County by Community Newspapers, Inc., Athens, Georgia. We believe that strong newspapers build strong communi- ties – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and profitable Resetting the community-oriented newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, quality and hard work. Foy R. Maloy, Publisher Peg Davis, Editor Robert Fiege, Production Director Michael Miller, Copy Editor F l o r i d a ’ s O l d e s t W e e k l y e ws p a p e r s t a b l i s h e d i n Angeline Mudd, Business Office Manager beth Jones, Sports Editor relationship N E 1854 John Gaddy, Circulation Director t looked like a perfect solution. don’t do this The views expressed by the colum- Editorial Board A mammoth, mixed-use devel- (Wildlight), those nists and letter writers on this page Foy R. Maloy – [email protected] ~ Peg Davis – [email protected] opment would be built to inject tax dollars don’t are their own and do not necessarily energy into a flagging Nassau exist. These are reflect the views of the newspaper, its Tom Wood Dink NeSmith I County economy like a vitamin B-12 future dollars this is owners or employees. Chairman President shot. creating.” A harsh economic recession was The county’s ending. And county officials were inadequate, out- searching for an economic boost. That dated infrastructure was 10 years ago. is not Rayonier’s Fast-forward to today, and the STEVE’S fault. Explosive VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Wildlight project is now a reality. MARKET growth throughout Amid old timberland tracts, two PLACE the county – from necessary, at the very least, the County should pay to spray impressive corporate headquarters Amelia Island to Cat euthanasia the area from the Bridge to I95. So many of the ditches along are built, glitzy retail complexes are Callahan – has It was with great interest I read the Sept. 14 article about the roads and property lines remain filled with standing water planned, and high-tech houses are Steve Nicklas cast light on the the county shelter’s euthanizing cats related to an outbreak long after rains and there are numerous marshes within and popping out of the ground like color- inferior roads of feline panleukopenia. First, I learned of the incident from next to developments. ful wildflowers. And much more is here, among other shortcomings. Channel 4 News reporting 127 cats were euthanized, a dif- Having lived in Nassau County, New York during the coming. Barbero cites studies claiming that ferent number than reported in the article. West Nile outbreak a number of years ago and the subsequent Yet terms of the agreement large industrial/commercial projects Second, NCAS included information from www.thespru- deaths that ensued, I feel that the county should absolutely between Wildlight’s corporate parent can produce “a net positive benefit” cepets.com. My curiosity piqued, I visited the site. Probably get ahead of this before it gets worse, which it will. and the county are still being hashed for surrounding areas by diversify- not a resource I would have cited for professional/valid infor- Dottie Seuter out and debated. A meeting over ing and bolstering the tax base. mation regarding such a level of concern. In fact, you can Where?? the stalemate this week was mostly Within the Wildlight community, a also get home decorating tips from the same site publisher. attended by only one side. “Commerce Park” section consists of My experience as a medical researcher, including veteri- Rayonier, the parent of developer 80 acres of industrial-use land. nary medicine, spoke to me to take a brief look at the veteri- Searching for our helper Raydient Places + Properties, sent an “This leaves money in the nary medical journals included in the NIH PubMed database to I am writing this letter to say thank you to everyone that attorney to briefly represent its case. county coffers to do things outside review factual evidence. For those interested in learning more helped my husband and me on the night of July 25 in the No one representing the Wildlight (of Wildlight),” Barbero said. “By all about this circumstance, of the many journal articles published parking lot of Super Walmart in Yulee when my husband went governing board, the East Nassau means, we stand ready to get to a on this topic and in layman’s terms, I recommend consulting into v-fib and/or cardiac arrest. Doctors are still not sure what Stewardship District, attended. solution for everyone.” the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (2009) and (2013) caused the v-fib. Mostly, the meeting involved county Barbero disagrees with any notion that include issues dedicated to prevention/management of I parked the car and called 911. The dispatcher knew just commissioners expressing differ- that Wildlight receives a significant feline infectious diseases in shelters, including feline panleu- what to say to me to get me focused and told me to get him ences and grievances over the terms tax break from the county. “There kopenia. One step further into investigation, while negative out of the car and flat on the ground. I wasn’t physically able to of their agreement with Raydient/ is not a property tax reduction,” pressure rooms are well documented in human healthcare and do that, and flagged down the only car that I could see moving. Rayonier. Barbero said, referring to the 12-per- perhaps appearing in the veterinary literature, I have yet to A young man got out and the dispatcher walked him through There was little resolution follow- cent Tax Increment Financing for come across any evidence as to how and to what success they the steps necessary to save my husband’s life. ing the county meeting. Mostly, the the area (It was incorrectly stated are used in animal shelters to manage feline panleukopenia. I’m especially thankful that he and the young lady with meeting consisted of County Attorney in last week’s column that Wildlight What is, however, prevalent evidence in the literature is that him were uninhibited about praying for him as he performed and Interim County Manager Mike received a 13-percent tax reduction.) shelters are often short of money, resulting in crowding, have CPR. Mullin explaining the terms of the Mullin explained TIF this way in inadequate hygiene and vaccination measures, lack testing Very quickly, the rescue unit was there and the EMTs Wildlight agreement. When the 2013 when he was Rayonier’s attor- for infectious diseases, and persons who work in shelters are took over and worked hard and efficiently to revive him and Wildlight concept was introduced in ney, according to a previous News- often untrained in hygiene and disease management as well get him stable enough to transport him to the ER at Baptist the late 2000s, Mullin was in private Leader report: 12 cents from every as accurate medical record maintenance. Nassau. The Nassau County sheriff’s deputies were on the practice as an attorney for Rayonier. dollar invested in capital inside the I hope Dr. Julie Moore from the University of Florida can scene and did their job to see that we were protected and that In fact, Mullin made numer- planning area would help pay for the further enlighten our community with her observations of everything was in order and going smooth so the EMTs could ous presentations for Rayonier to construction of roads and other infra- procedures currently in place and recommend how to proac- do their job without interruption. county commissioners at that time. structure there. tively improve conditions at Nassau County Animal Services. Everyone in the ER knew what to do and moved quickly to Since then, the commissioners have An ordinance passed by the Rebecca Ayers get him ready to be lifeflighted to Jacksonville. Even though changed, as has the county staff. county in 2015 basically says that 12 Yulee they were very busy with him, they took the time to help our Mullin is just about the only remain- percent of incremental increases in family feel calm and comfortable. Then lifeflight took over and ing or common participant. ad valorem property taxes received flew him to Baptist Heart Hospital in Jacksonville. Some of the terms reportedly for property within the East Nassau A tragic death I am also very thankful for our pastor, Bishop Larry were never finalized. They existed on Community Planning Area, now gov- We will never forget. Our son was murdered on Feb. Osburn, and his wife, Mary, who came immediately to the an informal “handshake” basis. Since erned by the Stewardship District, 21, 1980, and it still hurts. We thank you Nassau County, scene and stayed with us through it all. then, differences have arisen over a “shall be dedicated, paid and applied Fernandina Beach High School classmates of Bennie Isaac, When they arrived at the hospital in Jacksonville, the ER variety of terms, like which party will to finance essential transportation and other counties, friends, neighbors, and all citizens for writ- team there was just as caring and efficient as the others. They pay for recreational facilities within infrastructure,” and be transferred ing letters in our defense to the Florida Parole Commission worked so hard to save his life while also trying to keep our Wildlight. And who controls what. annually, starting Jan. 1, 2016, in Tallahassee, Fla. The commission heard our cry through hopes up and make us comfortable. We learned along the way “We’re in a position,” says into the county’s ENCPA Mobility our letters. Thanks again. what had happened to him, and they explained to us that less Commissioner Pat Edwards, “where Network Fund for the “mobility” proj- The police in Fernandina Beach did an awesome job too, than 5 percent live when they go into v-fib. If they do live we don’t have control.” ects slated within the Stewardship and we thank them for the work they’ve done. many have brain damage, depending on how long the brain A Rayonier spokesman contacted District. At the commission meeting held on Aug. 15, Doyle was without oxygen. the News-Leader to respond to last The next move in the impasse Graham’s date was not modified and remains at Feb. 21, 2040. I’m so happy to report that, in less than 24 hours, my week’s “Steve’s Marketplace” col- could be critical. Both sides want to In March 2025 he will be interviewed again. At that time we husband was off the ventilator, talking and laughing, with no umn about the worsening standoff. get along, as Wildlight will be at the have to write more letters. A special thanks. sign of brain damage. Dr. DiLoreto and the staff there were in Alejandro Barbero, a director of com- forefront of county activity for many The Isaac Family awe of his recovery. Many of them told us, “This just doesn’t munications for Rayonier, rejects any years. Commissioners say Rayonier Fernandina Beach happen.” We are so thankful to each and every one of you who negative perception about Wildlight. is not living up to its agreements; helped us. You are amazing. “This project started as a way for Rayonier says it is. We also want to thank the News-Leader for publishing the county to diversify its tax base One local official sees it this way: Spray more of county this, because we not only want to thank everyone, but we 10 years ago,” Barbero said. “We are “There is a sense of desperation to Nassau EM just responded to a query on my part (in need to find the young man who did the CPR. Your name was part of the solution.” get something done.” response to a Facebook post of theirs re West Nile Virus lost in all the rush to save my husband’s life. If you are that In many ways, this is true. Steve Nicklas is a financial adviser being present in the county) as follows: young man, or if you know of that young man, please contact Rayonier paid little in taxes on the and a chartered retirement planning “The residents of Nassau County have not opted to include us: (904) 864-0671. We can’t wait to meet and thank you and 2,900 acres of timberland that will counselor for a regional U.S. firm who the mainland portion of the county in the Mosquito Control the young lady who was with you. become Wildlight, an industrial/com- lives on Amelia Island. He is also an District, established in 1950 and paid for with a special tax Our greatest thanks and praise goes to our lord, Jesus mercial/residential behemoth. award-winning columnist. His busi- assessed only on Amelia Island properties, but unless the Christ, for the gift of life. For instance, Rayonier used to ness columns regularly appear in sever- State Surgeon General declares a Public Health Emergency, Pat and Armanest Ennis pay $7 a year in property taxes for al newspapers in North Florida and on or the Governor declares a State of Emergency, or insect Yulee the timberland site on which its cor- his website SteveNicklasMarketplace. control is requested and paid for by the County (and there has porate headquarters is now built. The com. He has published a book of his to be a documented significant increase in numbers, compared HOW TO WRITE US ~ Letters must include writer’s name, address re-valued two-acre site now gener- favorite columns from the last 20 years, to a baseline – they use mosquito traps) the Department of and telephone number for verification. Send letters to: Letters ates $137,000 in tax revenues for the All About Money. The book is available Agriculture and Consumer Services cannot initiate spraying.” to the Editor, P.O. Box 16766, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32035 county. in local stores and on Amazon. He can County residents are facing increases in gas and property Email: [email protected]. “It’s bringing tax revenues into be reached at (904) 753-0236. taxes and although the proposed uses for the above may all be Visit us online at fbnewsleader.com the county,” Barbero said. “If we [email protected] Ready to visit a Rage Room? he imperishable words “Hulk smash!” the area. (“Won’t you be my aren’t just for green super-heroes any- nei-hey, keep those ruffians more. away from King Friday XIII or T According to the Wall Street Journal, this cardigan is going upside entrepreneurs in New York City have launched your head!”) competing “rage rooms.” Customers include couples At The Rage Cage or The Wrecking Club, on dates, birthday partiers and patrons who pay a fee, sign a waiver and don families with children. Rage protective gear can unleash their pent-up anger, rooms also host bachelorette using baseball bats, sledge hammers, etc. to parties. My guess is that demolish defective electronic devices, 99-cent- TYRADES! Masochist Mike will soon find store dishes and other expendable items. he has the “stripper cop” busi- In a tension-filled world where angry people Danny Tyree ness all to himself. hurl vases at their spouse or smash rural mail- The prices cited by the boxes, such rage rooms could be the innovation Journal don’t sound all that bad for 15 minutes of we need. unbridled mayhem, but don’t be surprised if the Innovation? The Journal did note that a pro- businessmen shift toward premium packages. totypical rage room was operated in New York They could scour the world for ever more exotic some 40 years ago. The owners probably tried to damaged objects to attract deep-pocketed cus- carry over too many practices from more conven- tomers. (“See if you can get the Sphinx, and that tional enterprises. (“Can’t understand why we’re Venus de Milo chick.”) going bankrupt. The ol’ extended warranty scam, Folks who go to a rage room on a lark don’t er, BENEFIT... used to work like a charm.”) worry me. But is it wise to have the hotheads who Rage rooms are your chance to be the prover- really, really NEED a rage room driving through NATE BEELER- THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH/CAGLE CARTOONS bial “bull in the china shop” - except that you have heavy traffic to get there?Maybe the rage rooms to wait in line, you have to wear clothes and you could send a self-driving shuttle to pick them up. for the Ethical Treatment of Ceramics. (“Going of the woods. Make sure the protective clothing don’t get made into T-bone steaks afterwards. (“No, I’m here to pick YOU up, not vice versa. straight from boiling water to a ball peen hammer! doesn’t include shirts that announce, “I’m with (“Conversion to steaks: bad for repeat business. I Oh, my poor jangled microchips!”) What kind of life is that?”) Stupid - and Stupid is tired of being called Stupid, learned that at the seminar.”) Will the novelty of rage rooms wear off? The trend toward legalized marijuana could and Stupid is holding this big nine iron and...” Such venues could become a nationwide trend, Maybe, but I’m sure owners will find creative put a crimp in the business model by making cus- Copyright 2018 Danny Tyree. Danny welcomes but investors must weigh the startup costs. So ways to keep consumers angry. (“Introducing: a tomers too mellow. (“Aw, poor little soup bowl. email responses at [email protected] and far, liability insurance is costly, and landlords brand-new selection of Pumpkin Spice keyboards You’ve got a chip missing, dude. Here, let me get visits to his Facebook fan page “Tyree’s Tyrades.” demand high rent. 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Nassau County Commissioners: City of Fernandina Beach Commissioners: Danny Leeper, District 1-Fernandina Beach, 261-8029 (h), 430-3868 (cell), email: [email protected] Mayor: Johnny Miller: 556-3299 (cell), email: [email protected] Steve Kelley, District 2-Amelia Island, Nassauville, O’Neil, 277-3948 (h), 556-0241 (cell), email: [email protected] Vice Mayor: Len Kreger: 432-8398 (home), email: [email protected] Pat Edwards, District 3-Yulee, 335-0260 (cell), email: [email protected] Roy G. Smith: 556-0951 (cell), email: [email protected] George V. Spicer, District 4- Hilliard, Bryceville, Boulogne, Kings Ferry, 568-3409 (cell), email: [email protected] Phil Chapman: 624-5590 (cell), email: [email protected] Justin M. Taylor, District 5-Callahan, West Yulee, 753-0141 (cell), email: [email protected] Chip Ross: 410-394-0220 (cell), email: [email protected]

NL 6 col. Fri. 09.21.indd 7 9/20/18 4:27 PM 8A FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 News-Leader COMMUNITY NAMI annual fundraiser dinner slated for October 1 NAMI of Nassau County, part of for many years.” Fernandina Beach. Tickets are $20 at nity, Sascha Moore and Barbara Tallman, also offers education and advocacy efforts America’s largest grassroots organization • State Sen. Aaron Bean, R-Fernan- the door. There will be a live and silent who have mental health diagnoses and to help stomp out the stigma that still for helping with education, support and dina Beach, will be officiating at the silent auction and 50-50 raffle. The array of auc- are living successful lives. remains despite the fact that one in five advocacy for those with a mental health auction for the 15th straight year. tioned items will include vacation pack- Funds raised will directly benefit people are affected by a mental health diagnosis, has announced a fundraising • Daniel Murray, owner of Callahan ages, art by local artists, quilts, crafts, those with a mental health diagnosis in across the country. dinner for Monday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m.. Barbecue, will be donating a barbecue dental services and gift certificates to Nassau County in the form of scholar- If you have items to donate to the auc- NAMI expressed a desire “to high- dinner as he has done for several years. many restaurants and attractions. ships to local providers, peer support and tions or would like to learn more about light the crucial support of two individu- The event will be held in Burns There will also be the opportunity to family support groups, two drop in cen- NAMI of Nassau county, contact nassau- als who have made the event a success Hall at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in hear from two members of our commu- ters, and support for respite care. NAMI [email protected] or 277-1886. Our covenant Community invited to pirate birthday party The enchanting Victorian sea- port village of Fernandina Beach is full of rich history, eclectic with God shops and restaurants, and amaz- ing architecture. However, it When we shout out loud that is loud was once a stomping ground for in the midst of seeming disas- enough to pirates, too, and the community ter, God immediately hears reach the is coming together Oct. 6 to cel- and comes on the scene to ear of our ebrate Peg Leg Pete’s 40th birth- confirm His covenant with us. father, who day, according to a news release. We occasionally find ourselves ear is unaf- Originally carved from a in positions where it appears fected by single 10-foot piece of live oak that we are outnumbered, out- the sound by artist Wayne Ervin, a com- classed, and headed for defeat, except to munitywide contest to name the but thanks be to God, that is respond to statue was won by the students of not the final report. NOW AND it on behalf Emma Love Hardee Elementary. The truth is that we cannot THEN of His Officially named Peg Leg, the should that loudly if we do not children. wooden sculpture has stood have a covenant with God. It Maybelle Lift your proudly as a symbol of fellowship is confidence in the covenant Kirkland voice, split in downtown Fernandina Beach that inspires us to shout when the ears of since Oct. 14, 1978, states the fear tries so desperately to be the enemy release, which notes, “Pete, as the order of the day. When we and watch the hand of the Lord Peg Leg became fondly known, know our covenant, we will deliver us from every adversity. is reported to be the single most declare God himself is with We thank God for the covenant photographed icon in Fernandina us for our captain and to fight He made with us. We will con- Beach, Florida.” SUBMITTED a covenant child is to fight tinue to shout His praises in Hosted by Fernandina Beach A 40th birthday celebration of Peg Leg Pete will take place against the Lord God and ye the midst of every effort of the Main Street, Peg Leg Pete’s Saturday, Oct. 6, in downtown Fernandina Beach. Artist shall not prosper. enemy. 40th Birthday Party will be held Wayne Ervin, left, and then mayor Jake Mottayaw during It does not matter if it Birthday wishes to Betty Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Welcome onstrations, face painting, the the original dedication. Peg Leg originally stood across appears that the enemy is Wilson, Alonzo Key, Joanne Center located at the foot of Fernandina Pirates Club’s popular the street from its current location in front of the Marine before us or behind us. When Baker, Stephanie Way, Kim Centre Street beginning at 1 p.m. parade float, and of course birth- Welcome Station, now Brett’s Waterway Cafe. we covenant, men and women Rainey, Leon Cribb, Betty Veal, with the reading of a proclama- day cake. cry to the Lord. When the Romel Green, Windell Glover, tion of Pirate Peg Leg Pete’s The Nassau Community Band new breed of priest sounds Emory Wingard II, Deonna birthday followed by actress and will perform at 1:15 p.m. and again for the youngsters who want to before the festivities come to a the trumpet, we split the ear Clinton, and Robert Blue. A historian Thea Seagraves telling at 2:15 p.m., story telling by Jenna learn how to become a pirate. close with raffle drawings and the of the enemy with the sound special hello to Ms. Joan Liuzzi. the story of Peg Leg Pete. There the Mermaid will be at 2 p.m., and Musician Lucas Merren will per- award presentation to announce will be family-friendly vendors, a members of the Pirate’s Club will form leading up to the official cut- the winner of the coloring contest coloring contest, music, toy dem- be holding Pirate School at 3 p.m. ting of the birthday cake at 4 p.m. as judged by pirates. Community Band Artists participate in ‘Exquisite Corpse’ project In 1925, a group of surrealist Haffey, Susan Henderson, announces season artists invented a collaborative Vickie Maley, Rebecca The Nassau Community Band has announced the start of the art game that became known as McDannold, Denise Murphy, group’s 15th season. “The Exquisite Corpse.” One Georganna Mullis, and Susan Led by Dr. Marc Dickman, the band meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. every famous production from Joan Schraft – recently participated in Thursday in the Yulee Middle School, located at 85439 Miner Road Miro, Max Morise, Man Ray, a new variation of The Exquisite in Yulee. The band is currently auditioning for woodwind, brass, and Yves Tanguy resulted in Corpse, according to a news and percussion members. humorous body features such release, and many will be on The band’s fall 2018 schedule includes the following dates: as snowshoe feet and leaf ears. hand Tuesday, Sept. 25, for • Oct. 6, Peg Leg Pete’s 40th birthday celebration The objective is to disarrange an unveiling of their finished • Oct. 13, Fernandina Beach airport terminal grand opening the waking mind’s affinity for pieces. • Oct. 27, St. Michael Catholic Church Halloween Festival order through unseen elements “They enjoyed the creative • Nov. 24, Fernandina Beach Christmas tree lighting from one participant to the next, and experimental aspects of gram that includes discussion the Island Art Association’s • Dec. 8, Savannah Grand Christmas concert building on the unpredictable. their collaboration,” the release with the artists who will detail Education Building at 18 N. • Dec. 11, Dickens on Centre Christmas concert For more information and exam- states. how the project unfolded and Second St. • Dec. 15, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Christmas concert ples, visit http://bit.ly/2Nsn5wL. The event will begin with a discuss the outcomes. For information about the For more information, email nassaucommunityband.fl@gmail. Nine local artists – Gwen social mixer at 6:30 p.m. and be The program is open to Island Art Association, visit com or visit nassaucommunityband.wixsite.com/ncbsite. Cowart, Liz Dion, Sharon followed at 7 p.m. with a pro- the public and will be held in islandart.org. Farmers and arts markets open Saturday JUDIE MACKIE Featured in the Arts Market this instead of soy, these candles burn cleaner King’s Kountry Produce, and farm ripe For the News-Leader week is Fulford Gardens. They have bird- and longer, and throw their scents a little watermelons in manageable sizes from baths, fountains, and planters made from better than traditionally made candles. Cabbage Creek Farms. Looking for a wonderful morning hypertufa. Lighter than concrete and Other popular scents include fig, rain, and The Fernandina Beach Market Place out with your family or friends? 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BY EMILY GOODSON tion, said sea turtle nests are state with 176 loggerhead Tribune & Georgian Staff the primary index for the nests and one green sea turtle A below-average number of health of the population, nest, said Doug Hoffman, a Mosquitoes sea turtles crawled ashore in which shows many peaks and wildlife biologist for Cumber- Georgia during this year’s valleys in its numbers over the land Island National Seashore. hitting hard nesting season, but biologists long term. “The nests were screened to Camden County say long-term numbers are “We don’t get too upset if it’s keep raccoons and hogs out of more important than year-to- a low year or too excited if it’s a them,” he said. “It takes a nest working fast to keep year totals. high year,” Dodd said. 60 days to hatch, typically.” biting bugs at bay. The scientists counted 688 Last year’s nest count totaled Volunteer turtle technicians sea turtle nests along Georgia’s see page 3A 1,400, an increase from the on the island calculated an 83 coast, the third lowest total 1,219 counted in 2005. The percent hatch success rate, since the Department of Natu- number peaked in 2003 with which Hoffman said was ral Resources (DNR) began 1,508 nests, according to remarkable because close to 40 daily monitoring in 1989. The DNR’s Wildlife Resources percent of the nests had to be annual average is 1,023 nests. Division. relocated due to beach erosion Mark Dodd, a senior wildlife Cumberland Island again caused by early-summer SILVER DOLLAR SIZED loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings flap their biologist with the DNR’s way toward the Atlantic Ocean. Turtle technicians on Cumber- played host this season to the land Island counted more than 14,000 hatched eggs during this Nongame Conservation Sec- highest number of nests in the See TURTLES, page 16A È year’s sea turtle season. (Special to the Tribune & Georgian) Rock Shrimp Fest is on Love, comedy style Driver charged with Downtown St. Marys will be buzzing with DUI after accident activity this weekend. BY ASHLEY SMITH sonville, for see pages 7A- 10A Tribune & Georgian Staff treatment. A Kingsland man was Her 11-year- arrested for driving under old great- the influence of alcohol and grandson was causing a serious injury by also trans- vehicle Thursday after his ported to car collided with another Shands, and Pryor vehicle on Kings Bay Road. Skipper’s 6- The other car carried a St. year-old great-grandson was Marys woman and her two treated at Southeast Georgia young great-grandchildren, Health System, Camden Wildcats all of whom were seriously Campus. injured. Pryor was checked by the roll, 50-6 According to the accident emergency medical team on Offense gets back on report, Steven Pryor, 36, was the scene, but did not appear traveling east on Kings Bay to have any injuries. Howev- track in region Road when Florence Skip- er, his blood alcohol level stomping of Groves. per, 68, pulled out in front of was above the legal limit, see page 1B him from Winding Road, and he was arrested. causing the collision. According to the accident Contact reporter Ashley Smith ALSO INSIDE report, Skipper was flown to at (912) 882-4927 or OBITUARIES 2A Shands Hospital, Jack- [email protected] FRED HILL 4A OPINION 4A UPCOMING EVENTS 6A St. Marys defends HOSPITAL 15A TIDE CHART 2B PEOPLE 4B use of student help CLASSIFIEDS 8B BY GREG JONES SCAD students will give them LEGALS 11B Tribune & Georgian Staff several good ideas for free on WEATHER St. Marys planners defend how to improve midtown. having Savannah College of Thornhill also said the gradu- Today: THE CAMDEN COUNTY High School Advanced Drama Class’s production of the campy comedy, Love Comics, went off without a hitch last weekend. The play is set in a late 1950s Art and Design (SCAD) grad- ate students give the depart- Partly cloudy romance comic book. Above, during the song "Four Hearts" are: below from left, Rebekah uate students evaluate mid- ment heads a starting point on 40% chance Martens and Natalie Danna and, standing from left, Griffin Logue, Michael Golden and town instead of a consulting improving the midtown area. of t-storms Ashley Conway. Below, Matt Humphrey and Jamel Booth sing "If You Are a Guy." (Photos firm. “I think it is important for H: 87˚ L: 72˚ special to the Tribune & Georgian/CCHS Drama Boosters) Last month, SCAD students people to understand these are Thursday: came to both Kingsland and graduate students that after Mostly cloudy St. Marys to take a look at the they graduate are credited 30% chance cities and come back on Oct. urban designers,” she said. of t-storms 19 and give their assessments “Last year, when we did our H: 88˚ L: 72˚ on how to improve the munic- downtown, six months later ipalities. St. Marys officials one of the students e-mailed Friday: want residents to know the me a project he worked on as Mostly cloudy graduate students will save tax- an urban planner. These are 30% chance payers a lot of money. not freshmen. These are pro- of t-storms City Manager Bill Shanahan, fessionals whose next job will H: 88˚ L: 71˚ City Planner Roger Weaver be as urban planners.” and Alyce Thornhill, director Thornhill said that, when of the Downtown Develop- Tribune & ment Authority, said the See SCAD, page 16A È Georgian P.O. Box 470, Salvation Army poised St. Marys, Ga. 31558 for grand reopening BY GREG JONES organization remodeled its Volume 104, No. 79 Tribune & Georgian Staff store, which allows for more 28 pages • Two sections The Salvation Army will space to sell items and re- www.tribune-georgian.com have its grand re-opening and painted walls to improve its © 2007, Tribune & Georgian, community awareness cam- look. Community Newspapers Inc. paign from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6. 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Last year's property tax levy: A. Initially proposed tax levy ...$ 61,091,081 B. Less tax reductions due to Value Adjustment Board and other NASSAU COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper announced monitor and supervise juveniles. assessment changes ...... $ 66,982 in a news release Wednesday that five new NCSO The rigorous training to become a detention detention deputies graduated on Tuesday, Sept. deputy includes defensive tactics, weapons quali- 18 from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Training fication with rifle, shotgun and handgun, use of C. Actual property tax levy ....$ 61,024,099 Academy at Florida State College at Jacksonville. restraint devices, inmate transport techniques, The graduation was held at FSCJ’s Kent Campus. proper radio transmissions, emergency signals Those who completed the four-month academy and emergency and crisis intervention. were Kaitlyn Hodges, 19, from Hilliard; Thomas The minimum qualifications are to be at least This year's proposed tax levy . . . $ 77,692,369 Kutz, 29, from Jacksonville; Elizabeth Smith, 33, 19 years old with a high school diploma or GED from Folkston; Michael Pensa, 20, from Hilliard; certification, and a valid Florida driver’s license. and Veronica Smith, 22, from Jacksonville. The applicant must have a basic recruit certifi- The new recruits will now go through a 14-week cate for corrections in compliance with the Florida All concerned citizens are invited to attend a field training program at the Nassau County Jail- CJSTC or be willing to complete the training at Detention Center before being fully certified. an approved law enforcement academy. Prior law public hearing on the tax increase to be held NCSO detention deputies monitor, control and enforcement experience is preferred, but not man- account for incarcerated inmates and civilian visi- datory and prior experience in corrections, secu- on: tors while at the jail-detention facilities. They also rity, or social work is a plus. Monday, September 24, 2018

Continued from 2A hosts games. Monday, 1 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:00 PM UPDATE 9:30 a.m.; Thursday, 1 p.m. Contact fred- Lions Club bingo [email protected] or (770) 616-7664. at the Lions Club bingo, every Thursday and Legion bingo Sunday, Yulee Lions Club Bingo Hall. Doors Bingo is played every Thursday at American open at 4 p.m., warm-ups at 5:15 p.m. Early Legion Post 54, 626 S. Third St. The public is James S. Page Governmental Complex birds play at 5:45 p.m. with the regular program invited to play. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and at 6:30 p.m. Participants must be 18 years old; early bird games begin at 6:05 p.m. Regular 96135 Nassau Place minimum purchase $15. Information, 708-2591. session, which consists of nine games for $20, begins at 6:30 p.m. Games have cash prize ACBL duplicate bridge payouts, and proceeds are donated to help Yulee, FL 32097 ACBL Duplicate Bridge, Peck Center, 516 veterans and the community. If you have ques- S. 10th St. Amelia Island Duplicate Bridge Club tions, call 261-7900. A FINAL DECISION on the proposed FDOT Lane Closures The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) now posts its weekly lane closure report tax increase and the budget online at www.NFLRoads.com/TrafficReport. With major work underway on A1A and other projects in Nassau County you can stay up-to-date on which roads will have lane closures. Commuters traveling into Duval County can also get the latest on Jacksonville lane closures. will be made at this hearing. The report is updated every Friday.

BUDGET SUMMARY BUDGET SUMMARY NassauNassau County County Board Board of of County County Commissioners - Fiscal - Fiscal Year Year2018-2019 2018-2019 THE PROPOSEDTHE PROPOSED OPERATING OPERATING BUDGET BUDGET EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES OFOF NASSAU NASSAU COUNTY COUNTY BOARD BOARD OF COUNTY OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS ARE 11.4%ARE 11.4% MORE MORE THAN THAN LAST LAST YEAR'SYEAR'S TOTAL TOTAL OPERATING OPERATING EXPENDITURES. EXPENDITURES.

GENERAL COUNTY SPECIAL DEBT CAPITAL ENTERPRISE MUNICIPAL CONSERVATION TOTAL GENERALFUND TRANSPORTATIONCOUNTY REVENUESPECIAL SERVICEDEBT PROJECTCAPITALFUNDSENTERPRISESERVICE MUNICIPAL& CONTROL CONSERVATIONALL FUNDS TOTAL FUND TRANSPORTATIONFUND REVENUEFUNDS FUNDSSERVICE FUNDSPROJECT FUNDSTAXING UNIT SERVICEDISTRICT & CONTROL ALL FUNDS FUND FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS TAXING UNIT DISTRICT CASH BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD $ 13,494,845 $ 4,817,634 $ 19,209,458 $ 1,496,681 $ 23,016,143 $ 6,578,239 $ 4,055,081 $0 $ 72,668,081 CASH BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD $ 13,494,845 $ 4,817,634 $ 19,209,458 $ 1,496,681 $ 23,016,143 $ 6,578,239 $ 4,055,081 $0 $ 72,668,081 ESTIMATED REVENUES MILLAGE ESTIMATED REVENUESTAXES: PER $1,000 AD VALOREM TAXESMILLAGE 7.4278 $ 55,263,625 $ 4,770,182 $ 60,033,807 TAXES: AD VALOREM TAXESPER $1,000 2.3093 $ 13,412,172 $ 13,412,172 $0 $ - AD VALOREM TAXESAD VALOREM TAXES7.4278 0.0000$ 55,263,625 $ 4,770,182 $ 60,033,807 AD VALOREM TAXES 0.1021 $ 361,775 $ 361,775 AD VALOREM TAXESSALES AND USE TAXES2.3093 $ 11,852,323 $ 3,372,068 $ 7,232,606 $ 940,431 $ 727,702$ 13,412,172 $ 24,125,130 $ 13,412,172 AD VALOREMPERMITS, TAXES FEES & SPECIAL0.0000 ASSESSMENTS $ 26,000 $ 3,260 $ 2,048,599 $ 3,045,363 $ 55,800 $ 130,325 $ 5,309,347$0 $ - AD VALOREMINTERGOVERNMENTAL TAXES REVENUE0.1021 $ 7,332,058 $ 2,187,216 $$ 457,825 361,775 $ 13,405,950 $ 738,690 $ 24,121,739 $ 361,775 SALES ANDCHARGES USE TAXES FOR SERVICES $ 11,852,323 $ 2,107,388 $ $ 3,372,068 1,088 $$ 7,232,606 776,700 $ 940,431 $ 4,240,150 $ 130,700$ 727,702 $ 7,256,026 $ 24,125,130 PERMITS, FEESFINES & SPECIAL AND FORFEITURES ASSESSMENTS $ $ 26,000 46,950 $ 3,260 $$ 2,048,599 124,525 $ 3,045,363 $ $ 55,800 1,350$ 130,325 $ 172,825 $ 5,309,347 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES $ 570,813 $ 180,227 $ 141,395 $ 5,000 $ 542,855 $ 100,600 $ 52,400 $ 1,593,290 INTERGOVERNMENTALOTHER FINANCING REVENUE SOURCES $ 7,332,058 $ 804,862 $ $ 2,187,216 3,852,338 $$ 457,825 91,739 $ 2,321,250 $ 6,885,661$ 13,405,950$ 21,600 $ 3,648,229$ 738,690 $ 17,625,679 $ 24,121,739 CHARGES FOR SERVICES $ 2,107,388 $ 1,088 $ 776,700 $ 4,240,150 $ 130,700 $ 7,256,026 FINES AND FORFEITURESTOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER $ 46,950 $ 124,525 $ 1,350 $ 172,825 MISCELLANEOUS FINANCING REVENUES SOURCES $ $ 570,813 78,004,019 $ $ 180,22714,366,379 $$ 11,235,164 141,395 $ 3,266,681$ 5,000$ 23,879,829$ 542,855$ 4,418,150$ $100,600 18,841,568$ 52,400$0 $ 154,011,790 $ 1,593,290 OTHER FINANCINGTOTAL ESTIMATEDSOURCES REVENUES AND BALANCES$ $ 804,862 91,498,864 $ $ 3,852,338 19,184,013 $$ 30,444,622 91,739 $ 4,763,362$ 2,321,250$ 46,895,972$ 6,885,661$ 10,996,389$ $ 21,600 22,896,649$ 3,648,229$0 $ 226,679,871 $ 17,625,679

TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCESEXPENDITURES/EXPENSES $ 78,004,019 $ 14,366,379 $ 11,235,164 $ 3,266,681 $ 23,879,829 $ 4,418,150 $ 18,841,568 $0 $ 154,011,790

TOTAL ESTIMATEDGENERAL REVENUES GOVERNMENT AND BALANCES $ 91,498,864 $ 9,694,287 $ 19,184,013 $$ 30,444,622 2,496,712 $ 3,266,681$ 4,763,362$ 2,608,244$ 46,895,972 $ 10,996,389$ 2,554,474$ 22,896,649 $ 20,620,398$0 $ 226,679,871 GENERAL OPERATIONS-COURT-RELATED $ 816,604 $ 2,001,017 $ 2,817,621 PUBLIC SAFETY $ 14,152,056 $ 2,053,295 $ 5,228,755 $ 12,242,256 $ 33,676,362 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT $ 2,311,334 $ 2,989,258 $ 6,993,656 $ 12,294,248 EXPENDITURES/EXPENSESTRANSPORTATION $ 13,273,965 $ 1,610,349 $ 26,499,174 $ 16,498 $ 41,399,986 ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT $ 214,319 $ 7,848,811 $ 8,063,130 HUMAN SERVICES $ 2,843,752 $ 124,010 $ 1,525,657 $ 4,493,419 GENERAL GOVERNMENTCULTURE & RECREATION $ 9,694,287 $ 2,559,604 $$ 1,152,034 2,496,712 $ 3,266,681$ 1,603,092$ 2,608,244 $ 2,554,474 $ 5,314,730 $ 20,620,398 GENERAL OPERATIONS-COURT-RELATEDOTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) $ $ 816,604 45,614,922 $ 2,598,765 $$ 2,001,017 894,425 $ 53,848 $ 1,260,744 $ 3,154,770 $ 53,577,474 $ 2,817,621 PUBLIC SAFETY $ 14,152,056 $ 2,053,295 $ 5,228,755 $ 12,242,256 $ 33,676,362 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTTOTAL EXPENDITURES/EXPENSES $ 2,311,334 $ 78,206,878 $ 15,872,730 $$ 21,169,911 2,989,258 $ 3,266,681 $ 35,993,113 $ 8,254,400$ 6,993,656$ 19,493,655 $0 $ 182,257,368 $ 12,294,248 TRANSPORTATION $ 13,273,965 $ 1,610,349 $ 26,499,174 $ 16,498 $ 41,399,986 RESERVES $ 13,291,986 $ 3,311,283 $ 9,274,711 $ 1,496,681 $ 10,902,859 $ 2,741,989 $ 3,402,994 $0 $ 44,422,503 ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT $ 214,319 $ 7,848,811 $ 8,063,130 HUMAN SERVICESTOTAL APPROPRIATED EXPENDITURES $ 2,843,752 $ 124,010 $ 1,525,657 $ 4,493,419 CULTURE & RECREATION AND RESERVES $ 2,559,604 $ 91,498,864 $ 19,184,013 $$ 30,444,622 1,152,034 $ 4,763,362 $ 46,895,972$ 1,603,092$ 10,996,389 $ 22,896,649 $0 $ 226,679,871 $ 5,314,730 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) $ 45,614,922 $ 2,598,765 $ 894,425 $ 53,848 $ 1,260,744 $ 3,154,770 $ 53,577,474

THE TENTATIVE, ADOPTED, AND/OR FINAL BUDGETS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED TAXING AUTHORITY AS A PUBLIC RECORD. TOTAL EXPENDITURES/EXPENSES $ 78,206,878 $ 15,872,730 $ 21,169,911 $ 3,266,681 $ 35,993,113 $ 8,254,400 $ 19,493,655 $0 $ 182,257,368

RESERVES $ 13,291,986 $ 3,311,283 $ 9,274,711 $ 1,496,681 $ 10,902,859 $ 2,741,989 $ 3,402,994 $0 $ 44,422,503

NL 6 col. Fri. 09.21.indd 9 9/20/18 4:30 PM TOTAL APPROPRIATED EXPENDITURES AND RESERVES $ 91,498,864 $ 19,184,013 $ 30,444,622 $ 4,763,362 $ 46,895,972 $ 10,996,389 $ 22,896,649 $0 $ 226,679,871

THE TENTATIVE, ADOPTED, AND/OR FINAL BUDGETS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED TAXING AUTHORITY AS A PUBLIC RECORD. Friday, September 21, 2018 10A News-Leader / Fernandina Beach, Florida Lady Hornets River City Classic gold champs The 14-3 Lady Hornets captured first place in recording seven kills; Sheperis had six kills; the gold division during the River City Classic, Maddie Vanzant had 10 digs; and Costolo had 22 held Sept. 14-15 at Ponte Vedra and Fleming assists. high schools. Emma Ward had 11 digs for the FBHS Lady The annual event is sponsored by the Pirates. Emily Duggan and Caitlin Spence had Jacksonville Juniors Volleyball Association. three kills apiece. Yulee High School cruised into the tourna- Yulee beat Baker County 25-23, 25-22 in the ment with wins over Orange Park, West Nassau, championship match. Ribault and Hilliard. Acosta had three aces and seven digs for “During these games, the players were work- Yulee; and Sheperis had nine kills and five ing on finding their rhythm as a team, and adjust- blocks. ing their play to make the team play stronger,” The Lady Hornets were back in action YHS Coach Donna Jackson said. Monday, traveling to Ridgeview, where they con- The Lady Hornets opened tournament tinued their winning ways. Yulee beat the hosts play with a 24-14, 25-11 win over University 25-13, 25-21, 25-20. Christian on Sept. 14. “This was the first time that Yulee has beaten Gracie Hardwick led with six aces and four Ridgeview,” Coach Jackson said. “They played kills; Emily Sheperis had nine kills; and Megan amazing defense and kept the energy up all three Costolo recorded 21 assists. sets.” Yulee’s next victim was Duval Charter, which Sheperis led Yulee with 11 kills and a pair of they beat 25-16, 25-16. blocks; Vanzant had 13 kills and 11 digs; Acosta Costolo had a trio of aces and 24 assists; had 14 digs; and Costolo had 26 assists. Sheperis had three blocks and eight kills; and Yulee was back at home Tuesday with the Mallory Acosta had nine digs. West Nassau Lady Warriors. The Lady Hornets Yulee kicked off Saturday with a 25-17, 25-19 won 25-14, 25-15, 25-10. win over Keystone Heights. “Overall the varsity team has really clicked Christina Jackson led Yulee with five kills and and is playing great volleyball,” Coach Jackson a block; and Nadiyah Richards had seven digs. said. Yulee was in first place in its pool with the Yulee hosted Terry Parker Thursday. The SUBMITTED win and moved on to play Fernandina Beach in Lady Hornets head to Camden County Monday The Lady Hornets include, front row from left, Aria Treanor, Gracie Hardwick, Maddie the first round of the gold division. Yulee pre- and play at Fernandina Beach at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Vanzant, Mallory Acosta, Gracie Berglund, Jaelyn Harding; back row, Coach Donna vailed 25-15, 25-8. The Lady Pirates (10-8) host Duval Charter at Jackson, Haley Krush, Megan Costolo, Emma Daniel, Nadiyah Richards, Bianca Dawson, Christina Jackson led the Lady Hornets again, 7 p.m. Monday. Junior varsity plays at 6 p.m. Christina Jackson, Emily Sheperis and Carlynn Williams. TINY MITES Martial arts, self-defense classes at Peck The city of Fernandina Beach Parks & Recreation Department offers several instructed programs, including self-defense and martial arts. Visit www.fbfl.us for informa- tion. Karate classes are offered at the Peck Center in the 1st Floor Instructors’ Studio. Sensei Jerry Williamson is a sixth-degree Shotokan black belt with more than 30 years of instruction experience. Improve your fitness level, self-control and self-image while learning self-defense. Classes are from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mondays and 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays. The classes are open to ages six and up. The fee for city residents is $40 per month; $45 for non-city. Uniforms are available from the instructor. For information, contact Williamson at 765-2441. Register at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center. PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER Japanese Ju Jitsu and Kenjutsu are also The Fernandina Beach Pop Warner Tiny Mites, above, and the Yulee Tiny Mites, below, were at home with Callahan teams Saturday. offered at the Peck Center. Both classes are for ages 12 and up. Ju Jitsu involves striking, kicking, throw- ing and submission through joint locks and finishing techniques. Classes are offered from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Cost is $8 per class or $60 per month for city residents; $10 per class or $75 per month for non-city residents. Kenjutsu involves use of the katana (sword) and bokken (wooden sword). It is offered from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $8 per class or $30 a month for city residents; $10 per class or $36 a month for non-city residents. For information and to register, contact Sensei Jeff Weisfeld at 310-3354, (443) 864- 3331 or [email protected]. Women’s self-defense classes for ages 12 and up are offered at Peck. Training in self defense provides a platform for developing and improving mental, physical and emotional capabilities to better deal with external aggres- sion as well as living each day to the fullest. Classes are from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Cost is $3 per class or $10 a month for city residents; $5/class or $15 a month for non-city residents. For information and to register, contact Weisfeld at 310-3354, (443) 864-3331 or jweis- [email protected].

PIRATES VS. RAMBLERS

PHOTOS BY AMANDA REAM/COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS The Fernandina Beach Middle School football team traveled to Callahan Tuesday. The host Ramblers won 22-0. The FBMS Pirates host Charlton County at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

NEW Sports Fri.indd 1 9/20/18 4:19 PM Friday, September 21, 2018 SPORTS News-Leader 11A SPOT ON SPORTS SHORTS World Heart Day 5K is Kraft Ten Acres, 961023 Buccaneer Trail, Fernandina The fourth annual World Beach. All are welcome to Heart Day 5K Health Walk/ attend. Run will be held at Ewing Park The Nassau Sport Fishing in Callahan on Sept. 29. The Association, founded in 1983, free event will start at 10 a.m. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organi- and the community is invited to zation created to develop and come and walk/run, learn more promote saltwater fishing in about hands-only CPR and the Nassau County area while other community initiatives and adhering to state, federal and resources. local regulations, to encour- Cardiovascular diseases, age compliance with rules of including heart disease water safety by club members and stroke, are the leading and the general public and to cause of death in the U.S. promote youth-related com- and Florida. About half of all munity and other civic-minded Americans have at least one MLB/SPECIAL activities. of these three risk factors for D.J. Stewart of Yulee hit his first home run in the majors Contact President Dennis heart disease — high blood Wednesday at Camden Yards. Stewart, a former standout Burke at (256) 453-4744 or pressure, high cholesterol and at Florida State University, was brought up from Triple-A email [email protected]. smoking. Norfolk by the Baltimore Orioles on Sept. 11. Stewart also A healthier Florida is pos- had a double and scored on a single in Baltimore’s 2-1 win sible through lifestyle changes, over the Toronto Blue Jays. He had a “little league” home Organized bike rides including walking with your run the night before for the Os. The North Florida Bicycle family and encouraging your Club offers several organized friends to walk with you; visit- bicycle rides each week at SUBMITTED PHOTOS ing with your doctor to talk knowledge of the sport is nec- speaker presentation. Guests various times and locations on Cy Tan of LocalTails, above, and Josh Collins, below, uti- about your heart health; eat- essary. The club is a non-profit are welcome. Amelia Island and in Nassau lized Saltwater Assassin lures to land redfish while fish- ing healthy by cooking heart member of U.S. Lacrosse and Current boat ownership or County. Cyclists of all abilities ing with Capt. Justin Prince of First Coast Expeditions. healthy meals; and quitting volunteer driven. sailing skills are not prerequi- are welcome. smoking by utilizing Tobacco Visit www.ameliaisland- sites to joining. Helmets and a bicycle in Free Florida’s Quit Your Way lacrosse.org or the club Club activities throughout good working condition are Program. Facebook site, www.facebook. the year may include day/ required. Bicycle safety will Visit www.worldheartday. com/groups/AINC Youth overnight excursions by water be emphasized at the start of org to find out what you can Lacrosse for additional infor- and/or land, sailboat racing, each ride. do to take part in this year’s mation and updates or contact social activities such as tub- Cyclists typically split into World Heart Day and www. Head Coach Carl J. Bazarian ing, swimming with manatees, groups, depending on pace floridahealth.gov/stroke and at [email protected] (703) picnics and parties; as well as and skill level, and there are www.flhealth.gov/heart to learn 981-7703 or President Robby assisting with local conserva- options to cut the ride short. more about stroke and heart Allen at aincyouthlacrosse@ tion and environmental efforts Anyone who joins the group attack resources. gmail.com or (843) 263-0761. in surrounding waters. will not be left behind. Lunch is Contact Commodore Tom optional. First Tee Golf Mini golf tourney Maguire at (703) 298-1714. Call 261-5160, or visit www.ameliaislandcycling.com, First Tee Golf will con- The Nassau County tinue this fall for local teens in www.ameliaislandtrail.org or Chamber of Commerce will NSFA meets www.nfbc.us. conjunction with Boys & Girls hold the inaugural Complete & Clubs. Sessions run through The Nassau Sport Fishing Putter Madness mini golf tour- Association holds its monthly Oct. 24 at the Amelia River nament from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Adult tai chi Golf Course and the Golf Club business meetings on the Oct. 23 at Putt Putt at Main second Wednesday of each Master Tom Gagne is offer- of Amelia Island. Beach, 6 N. Fletcher Ave., First Tee is dedicated to month. The monthly social get- ing adult tai chi classes at 6 Fernandina Beach. together is held on the fourth p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. impacting youngsters with an This is not your average educational program aimed Wednesday of each month. Email paksfernbch@yahoo. golf tournament for not your The location for both meetings com or call 261-8660. at building character, instill- average player. Teams of ing life-enhancing values and four will represent businesses healthy choices through the throughout Nassau County game of golf. and compete for bragging Interested teens can call rights and a trophy. the Roberts Learning and There will be goodie bags Achievement Center at 491- for each team and entertain- 9102 or the Miller Freedom ment throughout the tourna- Center at 261-1075. For infor- ment. The event is sponsored mation on Boys & Girls Clubs by Putt Putt Amelia Island, programs, visit www.bgcnas- Kona Ice and Waterwheel sau.org. Cigar. The entry fee for each team Babe Ruth baseball is $100 and spaces are lim- ited. The registration deadline Fernandina Beach Babe is Oct. 16. For information, visit Ruth fall baseball opening day www.nassaucountyflchamber. is Oct. 6. The season runs com or call 261-3248. through Nov. 23. Visit www. fbbrl.com for information. Boules Club Hunter safety The Amelia Island Boules A hunter safety class will be Club holds petanque pickup held Oct. 6, with sessions from games on the petanque courts 8 a.m. to noon in the Callahan at Central Park, corner of Fire Station community room Atlantic Avenue and South and from 1-4 p.m. at the North 11th Street, Saturdays at 9:30 Florida Firearms and Tactical a.m. and most afternoons on Center in Hilliard. Students weekdays. Petanque (pay- must have completed the tonk) is a cousin of both horse- online course at www.MyFWC. shoes and bocce, the Italian com before taking the course. bowling game. The public is welcome. Call 491-1190. Youth lacrosse Sailing club meets Amelia Island Nassau The Amelia Island Sailing County Youth Lacrosse is a Club meets the first Tuesday developmental youth lacrosse of the month at the Kraft program for boys and girls Athletic Club at Ten Acres, ages 8-15. Registration will located off Buccaneer Trail. begin Oct. 1 for the 2019 Social hour starts at 6:30 p.m., spring season. followed by a potluck dinner, No prior experience or business meeting and guest

2018 SCHEDULES

FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Oct. 15-19 district tournament Varsity Football Sept. 21 at Stanton (homecoming) 7:00 FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Sept. 28 at Zephyrhills Christian 7:00 Swimming Oct. 5 at Paxon 7:00 Sept. 25 BISHOP SNYDER 5:00 Oct. 12 WEST NASSAU* 7:00 Oct. 2 at Clay/Ridgeview 4:00 Oct. 19 SATELLITE BEACH 7:00 Oct. 4 FLORIDA D&B 5:00 Oct. 26 at North Fl. Edu. Institute 7:00 Oct. 9 COUNTY 5:00 Nov. 2 at Yulee 7:00 *District FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Girls Golf YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Sept. 29 PONTE VEDRA 4:00 Varsity Football Sept. 26 BISHOP KENNY 4:00 Sept. 21 at West Nassau 7:00 Sept. 27 BOLLES 4:00 Sept. 28 NEW SMYRNA BEACH 7:00 Oct. 2 at Episcopal 4:00 Oct. 5 BISHOP KENNY** 7:00 Oct. 9 at Bolles 4:00 Oct. 12 at Stanton* 7:00 Oct. 11 WEST NASSAU 4:00 Oct. 19 SUWANNEE* 7:00 Oct. 15 DISTRICT 8:00 Oct. 26 at Ribault* 7:00 Oct. 22, 23 or 24 Regional Nov. 2 FERNANDINA BEACH 7:00 Nov. 1-3 State *District ** Homecoming FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Boys Golf Junior Varsity Football Sept. 24 at Episcopal 4:15 Sept. 27 STANTON 6:00 Sept. 25 BOLLES 4:00 Oct. 14 YULEE 6:00 Sept. 28 STANTON 4:00 Oct. 11 at Ridgeview 6:00 Oct. 1 at Bishop Kenny 4:00 Oct. 18 at Bolles 6:00 Oct. 4 WEST NASSAU 4:00 Oct. 25 at Episcopal 6:00 Oct. 15 DISTRICT 8:00 Oct. 22, 23 or 24 Regional YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Nov. 1-3 State at Mission Inn Junior Varsity Football Sept. 27 BISHOP KENNY 6:00 YULEE MIDDLE SCHOOL Oct. 4 at Fernandina Beach 6:00 Football Sept. 25 TRINITY CHRISTIAN 5:00 FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Oct. 3 ST. MARYS 5:00 Cross Country Oct. 9 Open Sept. 23 at UF Mt. Dew Invite 2:00 Oct. 16 at Camden 5:00 Sept. 30 at Alligator Lake Invite 8:10 Oct. 23 at Ferandina Beach 6:00 Oct. 14 AMELIA ISLAND INVITE 8:00 Oct. 28 DISTRICT 8/8:35 YULEE MIDDLE SCHOOL Nov. 4 Regional at Alligator Lake Park Volleyball Nov. 11 State Sept. 21 BOLLES 5/6:30 Sept. 24 B semis at Hilliard 5:30/6:30 FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Sept. 25 A semis at FBMS 5:30/6:30 Volleyball Sept. 27 Finals at Callahan 5:30/6:30 Sept. 27 at West Nassau 5:30/6:30 Oct. 1 PAXON 5:30/6:30 FERNANDINA BEACH Oct. 4 at Duval Charter 6/7:00 MIDDLE SCHOOL Oct. 6 JJVA JV tourney Football Oct. 9 UNIVERSITY (srs.) 5:30/6:30 Sept. 25 CHARLTON COUNTY 6:00 Oct. 15-16 District at Episcopal Oct. 2 TRINITY 6:00 *District Oct. 9 Open Oct. 16 at Bolles YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Oct. 23 YULEE* 6:00 Volleyball *Homecoming Sept. 24 CAMDEN COUNTY 5:30/6:30 Sept. 25 at Fernandina 6/7:00 FERNANDINA BEACH Sept. 27 at Stanton 6/7:00 MIDDLE SCHOOL Oct. 2 at Paxon 6/7:00 Volleyball Oct. 4 at West Nassau 6/7:00 Sept. 24 JV semis at Hilliard 5:30/6:30 Oct. 6 JJVA JV tourney Sept. 25 V semis at FBMS 5:30/6:30 Oct. 8 at Hilliard 6/7:00 Sept. 27 Finals at Callahan 5:30/6:30 Oct. 9 BAKER COUNTY 6/7:00

NEW Sports Fri.indd 2 9/20/18 3:56 PM 12A Friday, September 21, 2018 SPORTS News-Leader Sisters of the Sea Surf Classic held Saturday The 20th annual Sisters of the Sea Surf Classic was held on Saturday at the Jacksonville Beach fishing pier. Eighteen female surfers from Fernandina Beach, ranging from age 4-50, competed in this event. Six of the girls made it through to the finals. Local shapers, PSurfboards and Cyclone Surfboards, each donated a custom-made surf- board to be raffled at the event to raise money to help women in the community with breast cancer. The surf was 2-3 feet, glassy and fun. Sisters of the Sea was founded in July of 1997, when seven women came together for a surf ses- sion at Dolphin Plaza in Jacksonville. The seed was planted, and an idea was born. Twenty-plus years later, there are a few hundred members. In September of 1998, inspired by Rell Sunn and saddened by her passing from breast cancer, members organized the inaugural Sisters of the Sea Surf Classic. Organizers wanted to use the contest as a way to get more women in the water and to raise money to help area women with breast cancer. A few thousand women of all ages and abilities have surfed in the Surf Classic, raising nearly $100,000 to date. Sisters of the Sea part- nered with Bosom Buddies of Jacksonville for the event. In 2001, Sisters of the Sea became a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit. For information, visit www.sister- PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE NICHOLS/SPECIAL softhesea.org. After competing against each other in the Keikis final, Mikaela Nichols and Ivy Bradley teamed up to compete in the tandem division.

Ivy Bradley, above left, placed third in the 11-and-under Keikis shortboard division; Mikaela Nichols, above right, was first. Below left, Fernandina girls gather to cheer for each other. Below right, Brook Martinez placed fourth in the Wahini open shortboard class. Bottom left, Pam Bradley, was fifth in the Sage longboard division. Bottom right, a few of the 18 girls who competed in the event.

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NEW Sports Fri.indd 3 9/20/18 11:18 AM SUDOKU ~ OUT AND ABOUT THIS WEEKEND ~ RELIGION CLASSIFIEDS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 NEWS-LEADER / FERNANDINA BEACH, FL

The Pagoda flower down the path that leads to the pergola, flag and magnolia. Gardeners work hard on Osprey Village’s Memory Garden SPOTLIGHT On Nassau Gardens

Stone with name of Major Everett P. Pope.

LIBBY WILKES Special to the News-Leader

t Osprey Village Memory Garden, the first person with this Agroup of gardeners was Glenda Johnson, followed by Vicki Cox, Jennie Ellis, Mary Ann Wright, and Lindy Wyman. They enjoy working together, planting new flowers and plants and keeping this special garden in good shape. A brick in the path marks 2002 as the year the Memory Garden was established. The azaleas planted by the first gardeners are now waist high. Growing along the pond are roses, crape myrtle and oleander. A pergola with a bench and rocking chairs invites The five gardeners are in the pergola. you to sit and reflect on the Jordi, identified several quiet beauty. invasive plants that the volun- The garden was established teers removed immediately. to perpetuate and honor mem- This area now features drift bers of the Osprey Village roses, golden coreopsis, black- community, their families and eyed susan, shasta daisies, friends. Over the years it has daylilies, Buddleia, Mexican benefited from the generosity of sage, Dusty Miller and liriope. members who donated money There are also peacock ginger, A mix of flowers, including peacock ginger, azalea, and through the purchase of bricks azaleas and abelia in the shady abelia. or other memorial items includ- areas. ing benches, rocking chairs Since 2002, the volunteer and even a flagpole. Near the landscape committee members entrance grows a lovely orange have worked hard to present an Pagoda plant urging you to walk area of beauty for quiet contem- down the path. plation. They are proud of the When the garden was first support given by Osprey Village planned, some residents donat- residents and by the manage- ed magnolias, crape myrtles, a ment team. They are busy now willow and a dogwood. One of making plans for a fundraising the treasures is a special clone event to create a shade garden of the Andrew Jackson magnolia of oakleaf hydrangea, hosta and planted in the White House gar- cyclamen. den in the 1830s to honor a local This group of gardeners Medal of Honor winner, Major have done a wonderful job of Everett P. Pope. Also, the brick planting and caring for a beauti- pavement under the pergola ful Memory Garden in Osprey highlights many names of loved Village. ones, past and present, includ- Spotlight on Nassau Gardens ing Pope. is a monthly recognition pro- The garden has experienced gram of the UF/ IFAS Nassau some rough treatment from Extension Service and features occasional hurricanes. Matthew gardens and plants grown by and Irma knocked down Nassau County residents. To be trees and vines, flooded the considered for recognition, send a annual beds, and broke limbs. digital photo with a description of Fortunately, the volunteers your “spotlight” along with your The magnolia tree that worked hard to restore things name, address, and phone num- was propagated from a to normal. After several site ber to [email protected]. tree planted by President visits UF/IFAS Nassau County For more information, call the Andrew Jackson. Extension Director Rebecca Extension office at 530-6353. Photos by Libby Wilkes/Special

ON & OFF THE ISLAND FBHS HOMECOMING Houston, Lady Gaga, Cher, Johnny Cash, and more. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. You can pur- Fernandina Beach High School will celebrate Homecoming chase tickets at stmaryslittletheatre.com or go to Once Upon a today with a parade starting at 4 p.m. on Centre Street, followed Bookseller in downtown St. Marys. by a 6:50 p.m. Hall of Fame induction ceremony and football VFW DINNER game at the high school. The VFW Post 4351 ‘EVENING WITH THE STARS’ is hosting a prime rib Imagine 26 of your favorite performers on one stage in one dinner at 5:30 p.m. show. That’s what you’re going to get at St. Marys Little Theatre’s Saturday, Sept. 22, for a An Evening With the Stars, playing at Theatre by the Trax at $15 donation. The meal 7 p.m. tonight and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. This is the will include prime rib, show’s final weekend. It’s a razzle, dazzle showcase of fun with mashed potatoes with gravy and asparagus with hollandaise. singing sensation look-and-sound-alikes that include Whitney Entertainment by Yancy will follow. For information 432-8791.

NL 6 col. Fri. 09.21.indd 13 9/20/18 10:39 AM 2B Friday, September 21, 2018 LEISURE News-Leader Out and About ‘SYLVIA’ OPENS TONIGHT AT AMP Amelia Musical Play-house will present A. R. Gurney’s Sylvia beginning tonight. The play, an engag- THIS WEEKEND assisted living facility, it’s the ing comedy that premiered in 1995, is the story of Greg, story of two competitive resi- who finds a stray in Central Park and brings her home, Debra Dean, author of dents who take a bet too far. where the two bond immediately, much to the dismay the acclaimed novel The Performances are at 8 p.m. of Kate, his wife. Joseph Stearman and Susan Joline Madonnas of Leningrad, Sept. 27-29 and Oct. 4-6 and play Greg and Kate, Thom Mason plays three different will talk about her latest 11-13, and at 2 p.m. Oct. 7 at characters, and the title role features Sarah Savanna book, Hidden Tapestry: Jan 207 Cedar St. in Fernandina Sandall. The show is directed by Sabrina Rockwell. Yoors, His Two Wives, and the Beach. Tickets – $22 for adults Performance dates are at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21-22 and War That Made Them One, and $10 for students through 28-29 and at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 23. at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, college – are available by visit- Tickets are available by visiting ameliamusical- at Story & Song Bookstore ing AmeliaCommunityTheatre. playhouse.com or calling 277-3455. AMP is located at Bistro. A bizarre tale of love, org and by calling 261-6749. 1955 Island Walkway. Tickets are $15 for adults and lust, creativity and lifelong Season tickets packages are $10 for students. This show is rated PG-13 due to the friendships, the book tells the also available with five shows use of profanity. AMP is partnering with the Nassau story of Jan Yoors, one of the for $100 and six shows for County Humane Society on this show, and donations 20th century’s most important $115. are requested on the following items: dog treats and textile artists and the polyga- chews, Martingale collars, paper towels, hand sanitizer, mous family he formed with his UPCOMING laundry detergent, and gift cards from Walmart and wife and her childhood friend. PetSmart. SUBMITTED Yoors’ story is known through Amelia Community the two memoirs he wrote Theatre will hold auditions before he died, but Hidden for Ken Ludwig’s comedy/ and Heroes Festival and group classes with Cha Cha of all levels. To learn more Community Band! The Tapestry takes his center mystery The Game’s Afoot or Car Show, visit www.wnhsfl. at 7 p.m. followed by Waltz please visit bit.ly/2xDcFBd. ensemble meets weekly at 6 stage for the first time. Holmes for the Holidays 6-8 org or call festival co-chairs at 8 p.m. Tuesday classes p.m. Thursdays in the Yulee p.m. Oct. 1 at 207 Cedar St. in John Hendricks or Emily are $10 per person or both Overeaters Anonymous Middle School band room, Rehearsals for An Fernandina Beach. Baumgartner at 879-3406. for $15. A dance workshop is meets in the parlor at St. 85439 Miner Road. For more Evening in December 2018 Set in 1936, the actors Joel Pace Music students offered 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays Peter’s Episcopal Church, information, visit www.nas- will begin at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, in a Broadway show about will hold a hands-on instru- for $10 per person. Ballroom 801 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina saucommunityband.com. Sept. 23, at Amelia Baptist Sherlock Holmes are celebrat- ments session on the front On Amelia is at 1897 Island Beach, at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Church. Pam Helton, music ing the holidays together and platform of the 137-year old Walkway at RAD Studios. Contact Ilona at 261-9361. Located at Barnabas minister at Amelia Baptist find themselves in the middle station. The Historical Society Neither a partner nor a reser- Center, 1303 Jasmine St., Church, is welcoming singers of a real mystery. Five women will honor veterans at 11 a.m. vation is required. Bingo is played every Fernandina Beach, Gerri’s from throughout Northeast and three men are needed for Local live entertainment will The usual Friday night Thursday at American Legion Corner is a nonprofit Florida to be a part of the the cast, with performances perform from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. dance parties are on hold Post 54, 626 S. Third St. The resource center for 22nd edition of An Evening between Nov. 29 and Dec. 15 Tours of the history while Ballroom with Amelia public is invited to play. Doors women with cancer, in December. The program on ACT’s Main Stage. museum, 1881 depot, tur- partners with Crescendo open at 5:30 p.m., and early answers questions in a of music and drama will be The show will be directed pentine artifact exhibit, and Amelia for the Kraft Dance bird games begin at 6:05 p.m. confidential setting, provides performed on Friday, Dec. by Linda McClane. Detailed 1940s-era caboose will also Series, which is held the Regular session, nine games support group information 7, at 7 p.m. and twice on character descriptions and be conducted. Inside the train second Friday each month for $20, begins at 6:30 p.m. and more. Sunday, Dec. 9, at 4 and 7 plot synopsis are avail- depot museum the Historical through October. Cash prizes, and proceeds are For an appointment, call p.m. Rehearsals will be held able on the audition page at Society will host a Smithsonian For information, call 624- donated to help veterans and 261-7000. each Sunday afternoon at AmeliaCommunityTheatre.org. Institution traveling exhibit 0886 or visit ballroomoname- the community. You must be Amelia Baptist Church from For information or to check out called “Crossroads: Change in lia.com or the Ballroom on 18 to be in the hall during play. Guests on the Ghost 4:30 to 6 p.m. starting Sept. a script, call 261-6749. Rural America.” The national Amelia Facebook page. Call 261-7900. Tour will learn Amelia Island 23. Singers are invited to display will be augmented ghost stories while they tiptoe come and find out more about The Florida Alpha with local quilters showing The newest exhibition at Lions Club bingo, every through dark streets and walk An Evening in December start- Alpha chapter of Alpha their works inside the depot the Cummer Museum of Thursday and Sunday, Yulee in the footsteps of a bygone ing Sunday, Sept. 23, at 4:30 Delta Kappa International annex along with the Historical Art & Gardens – “Urban Lions Club Bingo Hall. Doors era as the past comes alive p.m. Amelia Baptist Church is Honorary Organization for Society’s 8x8 history-themed Spaces, Open Skies: open at 4 p.m., warm-ups through the storytelling of your located at the roundabout near Women Educators is cele- model train layout. Sponsors 20th-Century American at 5:15 p.m. Early birds guide. Harris Teeter. Call Helton at brating the 60th anniversary and volunteers are needed Landscape” – will be on view play at 5:45 p.m. with the This tour begins at 6 p.m. 261-9527 or Allen Lennon at of its charter this year. A cel- to help make this fundrais- through Feb. 3, 2019. regular program at 6:30 p.m. every Friday. Meet your guide 261-8799 to reserve music or ebration reception will be held ing event a success. For Drawn from the Cummer Participants must be 18 years in the cemetery behind St. to arrange for childcare during 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, at information visit www.wnhsfl. Museum’s extensive collec- old; minimum purchase $15. Peter’s Episcopal Church, rehearsals. the Prince of Peace Lutheran org or call festival co-chairs tion of works on paper, this Information, 708-2591. 801 Atlantic Ave. Tickets may Church. John Hendricks or Emily presentation will feature more be purchased at the Amelia NEXT WEEK All current and former Baumgartner at 879-3406. than 30 prints celebrating ACBL Duplicate Bridge, Island Museum of History for members of any and all of the modern cities and the timeless Peck Center, 516 S. 10th St., $10/adults and $5/students, or Two six-week adult local Nassau County chapters ONGOING charms of the country. Visitors Fernandina Beach. Amelia before the tour with check or beginning guitar classes are are invited and encouraged can admire how artists have Island Duplicate Bridge Club cash only. being offered by the Nassau to attend. RSVP to Joanne The Island Art Associa- aptly captured the changing hosts the only sanctioned County Adult Education Carroll at carrolljo@nassau. tion’s Nouveau Art Show, landscape of burgeoning cities ACBL duplicate bridge games Living in Recovery is a Department on Thursday k12.fl.us by Sept. 30. themed “Drip, Drizzle & like Chicago and New York, on the island. Monday, 1 support group organized by evenings from Sept. 27 to Splash,” will continue through with its iconic Brooklyn Bridge, p.m.; Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.; the Nassau Alcohol Crime Nov. 1. The classes will be The West Nassau September. Chair for this show busy streets, workers, and Thursday, 1 p.m. Drug Abatement Coalition for held in the Team Center at the Historical Society will hold is Barb Wylie, and Jacksonville harbors. In contrast to such For information, contact anyone who recovering from Nassau County School District its fundraiser Hobos, Hot artist, Pablo Rivera was images, the stillness and [email protected] or any type of addiction. The goal administration building at 1201 Rods, and Heroes Festival the judge. The Gallery is serenity of the countryside (770) 616-7664. of this group is to harbor a Atlantic Ave. in Fernandina and Car Show on Saturday, located at 18 N. Second St. in – with its wide open spaces, safe, confidential environment Beach. Nov. 3. The nonprofit’s second Fernandina Beach. For more fields, and lakes – offer a wel- Contract bridge, Monday where one can gain support The first class will run from autumn celebration is an all- information, visit islandart.org. come respite from the often and Thursday, except the first and skills to be successful in 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. The second day event held in and around chaotic urban life. Monday of each month, 12:30- recovery. class will run from 6:45 to 8 the historic 1881 Callahan Local artist Lisa Inglis 3:30 p.m., Peck Community Meetings are Tuesdays p.m. The class limit is six. The Train Depot and adjoining will host painting parties Resin epoxy, dirty pour Center, 516 S. 10th St., from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Peck cost for each class is $80 for 1856 Florida Railroad bed. during the summer at The art classes are being held Fernandina Beach. Center, 516 S. 10th St., instruction and materials. Call The arts and crafts and food Green Turtle Tavern and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Fernandina Beach. Cost is $10 Michelle at 650-823-1767 to vendors will be open from 9 PJD’s Beer & Wine Garden. and Fridays and 1-3 p.m. Living With Loss is a sup- per meeting. Call 277-3699 or register or for information. a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $20 per canvas with Tuesdays in the Artisan port group organized by the email supportgroups@nacdac. The car show portion is a several designs from which to Village, located at 2188 Sadler Nassau Alcohol Crime Drug com for information. Special guest Mike Hinkle judged contest in several cat- choose. All supplies are pro- Road in Fernandina Beach. All Abatement Coalition for any- will present “The History egories and is presented by vided. materials are provided. Cost is one who has lost a loved one Overeaters Anonymous of Nassau County” on Cochrane’s Collision Center, • The Green Turtle $45. To register, contact Julie and needs a safe place for meets in the parlor at St. Thursday, Sept. 27, from 6 to Callahan Cruisers, and AB&B Tavern, 14 S. Third St., 5-7 at 518-322-7937. comfort and support. Meetings Peter’s Episcopal Church, 7:30 p.m. at the Hilliard Branch Auto Parts. It is scheduled p.m. Oct. 2 and 16, Nov. 6 and are Mondays from 4-5 p.m. at 801 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Library. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 20, and Dec. 4 and 18. Kings Bay RC Modelers, the Peck Center, 516 S. 10th Beach, at 1 p.m. Thursdays. kids’ play area will start at 10 • PJD’S Beer & Wine established in 1989, is located St., Fernandina Beach. Cost Contact Ilona at 261-9361. Tickets are on sale at a.m. with a bouncy house and Garden, 12 S. Second St., at the intersection of Clark’s is $10 per meeting. Call 277- Amelia Community Theatre youth-oriented games. 1-4:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Oct. 4 Bluff Road and Oakwell Road 3699 or email supportgroups@ Submit event announce- for the comedy Ripcord. For information on becom- and 18, Nov. 8, and Dec. 6 in Kingsland, Ga. We are nacdac.com for information. ments/briefs to Calendar Written by Pulitzer Prize- ing a vendor, car show par- and 20. a small club with excellent Listing c/o News-Leader, 511 winning playwright David ticipant, volunteer, or sponsor facilities, consisting of friendly Dust off your drum- Ash St., Fernandina Beach, Lindsay-Abaire and set in an to the 2018 Hobos, Hot Rods, Ballroom On Amelia people passionate about our sticks, oil your valves or wet FL 32034; editor2@fbnews- offers Two for Tuesday hobby. We welcome pilots your reed to join the Nassau leader.com; or 261-3696. ‘Jersey Boys’ playing one night only in Jax Dates have been announced for the Jacksonville engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the Times-Union Center on March 25, 2019 for one performance only. Jersey Boys is the winner of the 2006 Best Musical Tony Award, the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, the 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Musical and the 2010 Helpmann Award for Best Musical (Australia). Directed by two-time Tony Award- winner Des McAnuff, Jersey Boys is writ- ten by Academy Award-winner Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe and cho- reography by Sergio Trujillo. Jersey Boys is the behind-the-music story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. SUBMITTED They had a sound nobody had ever heard ing house records in cities across North 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday – and the radio just couldn’t get enough America. Jersey Boys worldwide has been by calling (904) 632-5000 or online 24/7 at of. While their harmonies were perfect on seen by over 25 million people (as of August fscjartistseries.org. Discounts for groups stage, off stage it was a very different story, 2017). of more than 10 may be available by calling one that has made them an international The Jersey Boys design and production (904) 632-5050. sensation all over again. The show features team comprises Klara Zieglerova (scenic Performance schedule, prices and cast all their hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls design), Jess Goldstein (costume design), are subject to change without notice. For Fill in the squares so Don’t Cry,” “Oh What A Night,” “Walk Like Howell Binkley (winner of the 2006 Tony more information, please visit fscjartist- A Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” and Award for his lighting design of Jersey series.org. that each row, column “Working My Way Back To You.” Boys), Steve Canyon Kennedy (sound The Original Broadway cast recording and 3-by-3 box Jersey Boys opened in New York on design), Michael Clark (projections design), of Jersey Boys, produced by Bob Gaudio, Nov. 6, 2005 and by the time it closed over Charles LaPointe (wig and hair design), was certified Platinum by the Recording contain the numbers 11 years later on Jan. 15, 2017, it was the Steve Orich (orchestrations) and Ron Industry Association of America. The cast 1 through 9. Solution 12th longest-running show in Broadway Melrose (music supervision, vocal/dance recording is available on Rhino Records. will appear in the history, passing such original Broadway arrangements and incidental music). Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli & The productions as 42nd Street, Grease, Fiddler Jersey Boys is produced by Dodger Four Seasons (Broadway Books) is the offi- Wednesday on the Roof, and The Producers. Jersey Boys Theatricals, Joseph J. Grano, Tamara cial handbook to the smash Broadway hit. B-section. returned to New York with a new produc- and Kevin Kinsella, Pelican Group, with Seasons Greetings: A Jersey Boys Christmas, tion in November 2017. The Jersey Boys U.S. Latitude Link and Rick Steiner. a holiday CD featuring international cast Wednesday, September 19 national tour opened to rave reviews in San Tickets for Jersey Boys begin at $55 and members of Jersey Boys, produced by Bob Solution Francisco on Dec. 1, 2006 and is still break- can be purchased at the box office from Gaudio, is available on Rhino Records.

NL 6 col. Fri. 09.21.indd 14 9/20/18 10:34 AM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 News-Leader 3B

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SUBMITTED Sharon Randa, back left, who has been raising monarch butterflies for more than five years, recently taught Megan Popham’s kindergarten class at Faith Christian Academy about the lifecycle of the insects. District continues looking for ways to trim costs DR. KATHY BURNS plays in teaching and learning. top priority, but it doesn’t come annually with other govern- portion of that increase was for out the state added to the ballot Superintendent Technology deployments for the without significant costs. ment entities, such as the Board special items such as school a “tax referendum” for their local Nassau County School District 2018-19 school year included: Adding to our list of required of County Commissioners, the safety and mental health. The school district. Just a few weeks • 3,750 new student devices; responsibilities – sheltering in towns of Callahan and Hilliard, increase to the Base Student ago, Clay County voters approved This is the last in a three-part • 300 new teacher workstations; the time of hurricanes. Hurricane and the city of Fernandina Beach. Allocation of the funding for- a property tax referendum to pay series. • 341 interactive flat panel dis- Irma cost the school district It’s important that we work mula only increased $0.47. This for the safety-related needs in Articles one and two in this plays for classrooms; $191,000. We must be prepared together in addressing current is the portion that can be used their district. Will additional sales three-part series were writ- • Microsoft Office 365 for the for hurricane season, which usu- needs and planning for the future. to cover increases in operational tax need to be considered in the ten to inform you, the public, entire district; and ally means shelters for our resi- These meetings are meaningful costs. Our current Full-time future to meet the needs of our of the school • digital access to curriculum. dents on short notice. We provide and productive. They allow us to Equivalent funding per student growing school district? That’s a district’s cur- Other technical updates shelter from the storm, food, ani- address common concerns, work from the state funding formula is question and a conversation we rent alloca- impacting district operations mal shelters, and transportation. together to solve problems, and $7,413.76. need to begin NOW. tions, budget are new: The school district has estab- collaborate for the future. Many As stated in an earlier article, In closing, the Nassau County needs, mill- • data center infrastructure; lished a land/growth commit- of the ideas and requests made balancing our proposed budget School Board remains commit- age rate, and • security appliances; tee to assist us in monitoring during these meetings usually required us to dip below the 3 ted to the safety and success of actions taken • internet content filters; and addressing growth issues. come back around to funding. It’s percent reserve. This is not a students. We value your support to reduce the • disaster recovery and business However, growth is here now, an issue for everyone. position we want to maintain. and input as we work together budget and continuity site; and and decisions must be made now Legislated funding is not We are working daily to iden- for the success of EVERY Burns enhance learn- • new online bus routing sys- as we attempt to stay ahead of enough. While the state did tify areas for additional cuts. In STUDENT and the improve- ing. This final tem. the curve. increase the funding formula our most recent election cycle, ment of our schools. WE ARE article in the The total cost of these updates The School Board meets by $100 per student, the major many school districts through- NASSAU! series is designed to look closely is $2.7 million. at where we are today as well as Computer hardware is only what’s ahead. removed from service after five It’s often been said that folks years. Some hardware is kept as in education just “keep making it spares or for parts. Beginning in at your favorite local spots work!” And we do. We take what the summer of 2018, printers and DiningOut we’re given and make the best of other peripheral devices are only it. Our goal is to ensure that the replaced as needed. Numerous classroom, students, and teach- studies on best practices in ers have what they need first. enterprise device lifecycle have Barbara Jean’s won We also want to be effective, found that replacing devices efficient, and excellent in what every three to four years has a of we do and how we manage our lower total cost of ownership. Best the Best resources. We’ve tightened our We replace most computers once belts and made many changes and they are five years old. However, in the Best All Around improvements over the last two some computers are kept in ser- 2017 Restaurant category! years. We will continue to look vice longer than five years. for opportunities to be conserva- Senate Bill 7026 required Barbara Jean’s was selected for Five Winners in us to add to our responsibili- tive with our resources. There the Island Living Magazine’s Best of are some things we can do with- ties – law enforcement. We have Elegant out, BUT we cannot let our bud- established a school district law 2017 Crab Cakes, Bread & Rolls, Soup, Vegetable get priorities slip to a level of too enforcement agency: The Nassau Plate Selection and Southern Cooking many unmet needs that directly District Schools Department of impact instruction and the suc- Student Safety. We also hired a Florida Times Union’s WINNER cess of students. district safety specialist, as out- We must be keenly aware of lined in the Senate bill. This year 2017 Bold City Best the rising shortage of teachers there’s a law enforcement officer CraB Cakes and the issue of teacher salaries. present on every campus. We are Recruiting and retaining excel- working closely with the Nassau USA Today lent teachers is becoming more County Sheriff’s Office and the Also recognized by as and more challenging each year. city of Fernandina Beach Police one of Jacksonville’s 10 Best Article two in this series Department to make our schools noted the role that technology as safe as possible. Safety is our Homestyle Restaurants for 2016

On Amelia Island at the base of the A1A bridge From 11:00 am daily Community First Cares Weekend breakfast from 8:00 AM 960030 Gateway Blvd. grants $10k to NEF 904-277-3700 The Nassau Education ing standards, and to target www.barbarajeans.com Foundation recently announced each student’s learning ability. it has been granted $10,000 BrainPOP is especially beneficial from Community First Cares for ESE (Exceptional Student Foundation, the charitable arm of Education) and ESL (English as 1925 Community First Credit Union, a Second Language) students. S. 14th Street, according to a news release. “Our goal this year is to pro- Suite #5 The donation is designated for vide all students with an individu- the purchase of the BrainPOP al login, which will allow them to 904-624-7811 program, an animated educa- use the software at home, further Fernandina Beach, FL tional platform that engages stu- enhancing their learning experi- Monday - Wednesday - 11am – 8pm dents and supports teachers with ence,” added Bean. Thursday - Saturday - 11am – 9pm cross-curricular digital content. The Community First Cares Sunday - 11am – 6pm The software will be used in and Foundation is North Florida’s out of the classroom to enhance only 501(c)(3) nonprofit founda- Gizzards and learning in all 16 Nassau County tion operated by a credit union. public schools. Founded in 2013 by Community Livers now “The Nassau Education First, the Community First available Foundation learned about Cares Foundation is funded by BrainPOP through a classroom donations from employees, mem- grant request in 2015 and quick- bers, and credit union partners ly realized how impactful this as well as annual donations from PHILLY CHEESE STEAK software could be for teachers the credit union. The foundation and students,” said Abby Bean, grants funds to North Florida NOW AVILABLE executive director of the Nassau nonprofit programs and organi- Education Foundation, in the zations that seek to improve the NOW SERVING release. “We are thrilled to wel- quality of life for our residents. come the Community First Cares Programs that enhance and Foundation to our list of donors improve the public and private and partner with them to provide educational systems are a major BrainPop to the teachers and stu- focus of the Community First dents of Nassau County.” Cares Foundation. Lunch Buffet Since 2015, the Nassau Community First serves Education Foundation has lever- more than 5,200 members in Monday - Friday . . . . . $11 95. aged a $1-to-$1 match incentive Nassau County with about $46 for charitable giving through the million in deposits at its local Consortium of Florida Education branch, which it opened in Yulee 904-624-7811 Foundations to fund a district- in 2008. This fall, the branch will wide BrainPOP license. move to a larger, newly con- Teachers can utilize structed outparcel at the Villages CALL 261-3696 TO FIND OUT HOW YOUR RESTAURANT CAN BrainPOP to enhance curricu- of Amelia shopping center on lum, adapt the content to teach- State Road 200/A1A. BECOME A PART OF OUR WEEKLY DINING OUT FEATURE PAGE.

NL 6 col. Fri. 09.21.indd 15 9/20/18 10:28 AM 4B FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 News-Leader RELIGION The swamp will drain in the presence of good character very day, it seems, someone’s acteristics. Which says, are unfaithful. So, despite the pledging to “drain the swamp.” means that leaders fact that they remain married, they

Politicians and activists rou- aren’t required fall well short of the biblical standard. Etinely vow to rid Washington to possess some A one-woman man, MacArthur says, of systemic corruption, graft, and shady super set of virtues, is “devoted in his heart and mind to deals. But the swamp remains foul. they’re simply to be his wife. He loves, desires, and thinks And is getting fouler. visible examples of only of her. He maintains sexual purity We’re left to wonder if civility, good behavior. in both his thought life and his con- integrity, and honor are sensible The list isn’t duct.” expectations anymore – not just in exactly awe-inspir- On this side of mankind’s fall, we politics but in business, education, and PRACTICAL ing. In fact, theolo- know that no one’s perfect. Every man law; in the home owners’ association, THEOLOGY gian D.A. Carson has relished a lustful thought a bit too and even our own homes. And if they is underwhelmed. long. Every man has let his eyes linger are, how do we get there? These traits, he seems absurd. They’ve earned a good But before all that, Paul tell us, where they shouldn’t. But the men We simply need to choose – and Richard says, are “remark- reputation. They’ve won respect. They an honorable man must be a faithful Paul describes are quick to repent,

be – people of good character. The Doster able for being unre- reflect well on the Christian faith. And husband. and they know where to go for God’s Bible tells us exactly what to look for. markable. Every they’re the examples we hope our kids It’s telling, in this cultural moment, forgiveness. In 1 Timothy 3:1-7, the Apostle Paul church is meant to be full of men and and grandkids will follow. that men of good character must be Paul puts this at the top of this list lists the qualifications for church lead- women who display these traits.” But what is the example? What, “the husband of one wife.” Or, as often because being a one-woman man is ers, and he makes one thing instantly These are the basics. They’re the precisely, makes someone above translated, a “one-woman man.” This about more than sex (though not less). clear: Leadership is about character. fundamental qualities we need for peo- reproach? According to God’s infal- doesn’t mean leaders must be married; It encompasses commitment, truth, Paul mentions one skill – “able to ple, institutions, and society to thrive. lible Word, people of good character Paul’s talking generally, to the most unconditional love, faithfulness, and teach.” And he insists that church They’re the virtues that not only nour- are sober-minded, self-controlled, common set of circumstances, and full devotion. leaders have some experience; verse ish us, they protect us. Where these respectable, hospitable, and able to he’s telling us that admirable men are If we’re serious about draining six tells us they are not to be “recent qualities are present, moral swamps teach. If they drink, they do so mod- sexually moral and would never violate the swamp, we’ll choose leaders who converts.” Other than that, leadership can’t possibly form. erately. They’re gentle, reasonable, their marriage vows. aspire to this kind of character. And comes down to character. The Apostle Paul begins by telling and easy to get along with. They’re Howard Marshall, a New within the church, we’ll do our best to Some might balk, pointing out that Timothy, “An overseer must be above charitable, not greedy. They manage Testament scholar, emphasized that set a good example. Paul’s talking about the church; surely reproach.” The Greek word here is a their household well. Those who have this was positive statement, not a pro- Richard Doster lives in Fernandina things are different in the real world. legal term that means “innocent before children are involved parents who hibition. He pointed out how it stress- Beach with his wife Sally. He’s the But here’s what’s interesting about the the law.” When someone’s above instill Christian values. What’s more, es faithfulness, sexual purity, and editor of byFaith, the magazine of the 1 Timothy list: These qualifications reproach, it’s impossible to bring a people of good character are humble, unqualified devotion. Theologian John Presbyterian Church in America, and are required of everyone. Somewhere credible charge against them. These not arrogant. They respect those who MacArthur goes further, explaining attends Grace Community Church in in Scripture, every believer is com- are people who have been honorable hold different beliefs and enjoy a good that some men, though married, fail to Yulee. Reach him at ddoster@icloud. manded to exhibit these same char- for so long that any serious accusation reputation outside the church. measure up. Some men, MacArthur com.

RELIGION NOTES SENIOR ANGEL TREE Might. The month of Will begins Sept. 27. prayers and meditations for peace, amity, Hope House worship For more information, call 566-5437 or concord and harmony every Saturday PROGRAM Join us at noon Sept. 25 as we pray 432-8845. morning from dawn to sunrise on the for ourselves, our loved ones, the church, beach at Seaside Park (east end of our nation and more, during this special Franklintown meal Sadler Road). For more information, call feast. The Salvation Army Hope House Franklintown Community Church of 556-5437. is located at 410 S. Ninth St., Fernandina Amelia Island will serve a meal at 4 p.m. Beach. every second Wednesday of the month in Two worship services offered its Gabriel Means Fellowship Hall. The Ladies Bible study dinner is open to the public and all are at Prince of Peace Lutheran All ladies of the community are invited welcome. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is the to participate in an eight-week Bible study The church is located at 1415 Lewis St. only Lutheran church in Nassau County at First Presbyterian Church, beginning in American Beach. For more information and offers two worship services on Sunday Tuesday, Oct. 2. call 277-2726 or 261-5354. mornings. The class will be from 10 a.m. to noon. The 9 a.m. service is a traditional Meg Rensberry liturgical service, while the 10:45 a.m. ser- will be leading vice is a more casual service. If you an ecumeni- are coming or going from the beach and cal study of the have shorts, a T-shirt and flip-flops on, book Girls with you are welcome. All children present Swords by Lisa are invited to join in the sending song Bevere. The study by picking out a percussion instrument will take place to add to the joy of our worship time in Jim Thomas together. Fellowship Hall On the fifth Sunday of each month there located at 9 N. is one combined service at 10 a.m., follow- Sixth St. Childcare Food help needed ing by a fellowship meal and community is available by res- The Salvation Army Hope House’s service project. Children are welcome and ervation. Call the Emergency Food Pantry is pretty bare. We encouraged to be present at either worship church office at 261-3837 to register and currently need dried and canned legume service; however, a nursery area is avail- reserve your space. Books for this study beans, boxed helper-type meals, stuffing able for children five years old and younger. will be $20, payable at the first class meet- and instant mashed potatoes, cereal and Holy Communion is offered at all worship ing. breakfast bars, canned fruit, any kind of services, open to all baptized believers in soup, pasta sauce, jelly and single serving Jesus Christ. Bahá’í of Nassau County bottled water. Donations can be brought to Lutheranism is Bible-based and utilizes The regular multi-faith inspirational The Salvation Army Hope House, 410 S. the “Common Lectionary” of scripture afternoon is on the second Sunday of each Ninth St., Fernandina Beach, between 10 readings. Prince of Peace is located on month. a.m. and noon and 1 and 4 p.m. Amelia Island at 2600 Atlantic Ave., next to The next one will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, the Atlantic Recreational Center and across SUBMITTED Oct. 14, at Springer Controls, located at College-age Bible study from the main entrance to Fort Clinch Applications are being accepted through Oct. 26 for The 96072 Chester Road in Yulee. This will be Amelia Baptist Church hosts the Bible State Park. To learn more, visit poplcweb. Salvation Army’s Senior Angel Tree Program. If you are an open, discussion/conference-style meet- Study for College Age group at 7 p.m. each org. or know a low-income senior citizen who is 60 years or ing. Sunday. For information and directions, call older and could use a little help this Christmas, please Bring your own ideas, thoughts, writ- Adam Page at 261-9527. Submit event announcements/briefs to: call 321-0435 or come to the center for application cri- ings, book, etc. All are welcome for a casual Calendar Listing c/o News-Leader, 511 Ash teria and to apply 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. Monday couple of hours, hospitality, friends and Under the Silver Balloon St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034; editor2@ through Friday. The Salvation Army Hope House is fellowship. The current Bahá’í month is The Bahá’ís of Nassau County hold fbnewsleader.com; or 261-3696. located at 410 S. Ninth St. in Fernandina Beach.

ULEE APTIST Y HURCH BC Visitors Always Welcome! Doug Sides, Senior Pastor Morning Services 8:15 and 11:00 am Sunday School 9:45 am Worship this week Sunday Evening 6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm Wednesday Children 6:30 pm Wednesday ‘Overflow’ Youth 6:30 pm Nursery Provided For All Services

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In the Heart of Fernandina FIRST MISSIONARY 9 N. 6th Street LEGACY BAPTISTCHURCH St. Peter’s Pastor Bill Yeldell Dr. Wain Wesberry, Pastor BAPTIST CHURCH 20 South Ninth Street 261-4907 Episcopal Church Rev. Julie Jensen “Teaching and Living a Changed Life Rev. Darien K. Bolden Sr., Pastor Welcomes You! in Jesus Christ” Associate Pastor The Church Located at the corner of 8th &Atlantic SundaySunday School School all agesages 9:30am 9:30am in the Heart of the City 7:30am Rite 1 Service Worship 8:30 & 11 am Sunday Worship Service 10:30am With the Desire to be in the Sunday Worship Service 10:30am 8:15am Breakfast Sunday School Nursery and children’s church provided Heart of All People 9:50 am Nursery provided 9:00am Rite 2 Service Sunday Services 9:15 & 11:15 a.m. WednesdayWednesday Night Night – Meal Service at 5:15pm, 6pm Sunday New Members Class 9 a.m. 10:10am Fellowship Nursery • Children Pastor Conrad Sharps Bible study all ages 5:45pm, Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Nursery provided 11:00am Rite 2 Youth • Adults Amelia Plantation Chapel Prayer service 7:00pm - Nursery provided. Morning Worship 11 a.m. 6:00pm 2nd Sunday 261-3837 36 Bowman Road Wednesday Noon-day Prayer Beach Service- Main Beach 941328941328 Old Nassauville Road Road Wednesday Mid-week Service 7-9 p.m. (904)277-4414 www.ameliachapel.com 4th Sunday – Celtic Service www.first-presbyterian- inin VolunteerVolunteer FireFire Dept.Dept. BuildingBuilding Ministries: Bus & Van, Couples, Singles, church-32034.org You Are Welcome Here! 904-753-0731 Youth

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Where heart & mind meet Christ in love & service FIVE POINTS BAPTIST Amelia Baptist Blackrock Baptist “MORE THAN A CHURCH, WE’RE FAMILY” HOLY “Come Experience the Joy of church Church Worship & Service” Psalm 100 TRINITY 96362 Blackrock Rd., Yulee 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Rev. FRANK CAMAROTTI, Pastor Pastor: Dr. H. Neil Helton 261-6220 Sunday School ...... 10:00am CHURCH Sunday Worship Service – 10:30am Nursery/Children’s church provided Worship Service ...... 11:00am Evening Worship ...... 5:00pm Anglican Province of America Bible Study – 9am pastor John Kasper, Located near Yulee Winn-Dixie Young Adult Bible Study...... 7:00pm Nursery provided for all services Sunday Morning Worship Service - 10:30 am 96038 Lofton Square Court Wednesday Encounter Youth Group ...... 7:00pm 8:00 AM Holy Communion (said) Small group studies-Adults 6pm Sunday School 9:15 am Children in Action ...... 7:00pm 9:15 AM Sunday Bible College Wednesday Prayer Service ...... 7:00pm Wednesday - Prayer Service 6:30pm Sunday Evening Worship Service - 6:00 pm 904-491-0363 736 Bonnieview Road 10:30 AM Holy Communion (sung) Preschool and Children Activities Wednesday Service - 7:00 pm www.gracenassau.com 904-261-4615 Awana - Wednesday 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm The Church with the RED DOORS 961167 BUCCANEER TRAIL Focused on Jesus Christ Nursery provided In Amelia Park by the YMCA Corner of Buccaneer Tr. & Gerbing Road, Fernandina Bch Nursery Provided Faithful to God’s Word WorshipInJoy.com Find us on Facebook: 1830 Lake Park Drive For More Information Call: 261-9527 blackrockbaptist.org Overflowing with God’s love Five Points Baptist Encounter Youth 904-491-6082 HolyTrinityAnglican.org

Christ Fellowship Living Word ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI Church 850987 U.S. 17 North, Yulee Church Meeting at: 910 South 14th St., Catholic Mission Sunday School – 9:30am Positive Path for Spiritual Living 86000 St. Francis Way Sunday Worship - 10:30am Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Sunday Service at 10am Intersection of SR200 & Gene Lasserre Blvd. Wednesday Evening – 6:30pm Pastor Dan and Teresa Sawyer American Beach Community Center Weekend Masses: “Messed up people, Saved by Service times 1600 Julia Street Christ, and Loved by God.” Sunday @ 10:00am UnityIsleofLight Sat. Mass 4 p.m. (7:00pm Spanish) Worship service. Coming soon... www.unityisleoflight.com Sun. Mass 8 a.m. (9:30am Family) Pastor J.J. Bradley All are welcome. Rev. Rafal Mazurowski www.christfellowshipn .org Thursday night Bible Study www.stfrancisyulee.org St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Mission Church

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