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ANGELA DAUGHTRY News-Leader Sept. 30 The Sandpiper Beach Homes Association will not apply again for 53 county properties to be annexed into RYAN SMITH the city of Fernandina Beach, accord- News-Leader ing to the group’s president, Thomas Gambino. The Nassau County Commission Gambino said the decision not to voted unanimously Monday to close seek annexation was based on an arti- the West Nassau Landfill effective cle in the News-Leader about a city res- Sept. 30, ending years of controversy olution seeking a change in state law. over the embattled site but leaving The amendment, if passed by the unanswered questions about staffing Florida Legislature, would preserve and trash removal in the wake of the beach driving in the area between closure. Peters Point and the city limits even if The commissioners all agreed the the properties were annexed into the county needed to move ahead with city. the closure. The resolution, which was “This has been an ongoing issue in approved by city commissioners 4-1 our county for many, many years, and in December, indicated to Gambino I think it’s gotten to the point where that “the city really didn’t want us. ... this landfill is a big black hole that we After a while, you feel you’re not wel- keep pouring money into without get- come.” ting a return on the taxpayers’ invest- “Once we saw it was a 4-1 vote (for HEATHER A. PERRY/NEWS-LEADER ment,” Commission Chairman Barry the resolution), we knew it was over,” Instructor Kym Dunton leads a water aerobics class at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center pool. Holloway said. he said. Ann Mattayaw was inspired to join the class by a friend: “She was in excellent health for 80 years old “I think the bottom line we’re The area in question, which is in and she told me it was because of the water aerobics.” Story, more photos, 14A approaching this evening is that we Nassau County, is one of the last places need to close this landfill,” on the island to allow vehicles on the Commissioner Mike Boyle said. beach. The city does not allow vehicles “If we’re going to do this for envi- on its beaches except in limited cir- ronmental reasons we need to move cumstances. forward, because it takes nine or 10 Gambino said that a “large part” County to appeal ruling on months just to process the paper- of Sandpiper group’s desire for the work,” Commissioner Walter county properties to be annexed into Boatright said. the city was because Fernandina Commissioner Danny Leeper Beach does not allow beach driving. Crane Island development expressed concern that the landfill’s Other reasons outlined in the appli- employees would find themselves out cation for annexation included better of work. However, Holloway said the representation from elected officials, RYAN SMITH county would form a plan to help them. improved public safety, trash and pub- News-Leader “I think we definitely need to protect lic utility services and access to city the employees,” Holloway said. recreational facilities. The Nassau County Commission ‘I just want to make sure the right “Maybe there’s other places we can “We were willing to pay the price to voted at its Monday meeting to put them in the county.” get the benefits,” he said, of being appeal a recent court decision decision is reached.’ Questions were also raised about within city limits. The city would have regarding its role in a proposed COMMISSIONER MIKE BOYLE whether the landfill could possibly seen an additional $154,000 in yearly Crane Island development. turn a profit. However, its operating property taxes if the properties were A group of citizens had sued the costs have consistently exceeded its located in the city. Gambino said in county after the commission voted in profits – and the situation may get August that the combined assessed 2006 to create a planned unit devel- 2006 to change the designation of PUD. However, the commission worse, according to County value of the properties was nearly $35 opment on the island, which is des- part of the island from conservation decided to appeal on the grounds Coordinator Ed Sealover. “It’s amazing million. ignated as conservation wetlands in to residential – a move that would that the court misinterpreted and when you think that tipping fees are The controversial annexation the county’s comprehensive plan. have allowed up to 169 houses on overlooked evidence. going down – people still have effort, which Gambino says took four The Amelia Island Co., on behalf the property. “I can live with either decision if garbage,” Sealover said. “But with the years of hard work, was approved 3-2 of a developer attempting to build The lawsuit, brought by Nassau this case is appealed,” said current economic climate, sometimes by city commissioners in August but on Crane Island, had lobbied the County residents Eric Titcomb, Commissioner Mike Boyle. “I just less is being bought, and if less is suffered a setback in September county to amend its comprehensive Robert Weintraub and Julie Ferriera, want to make sure the right deci- being bought, less is going into the because of procedural defects. There plan and change the island’s desig- alleged that the county did not have sion is reached. ... I know there’s a lot garbage can.” was also a problem with the ballot lan- nation. The conservation designa- the authority to amend the compre- of people out there on both sides Clerk of Courts John Crawford also guage of the annexation, which was tion allows for only one dwelling hensive plan in that way. who consider this issue to be very urged the commission to move for- too long to upload into touch-screen every five acres – a maximum of 49 Nassau County Circuit Court important, very emotional and very ward, citing increased expense each voting machines. As a result, the potential houses on the disputed Judge Brian J. Davis’ Dec. 22 ruling controversial – and it is. ... But I think year closure was delayed. “We’re pro- property. agreed with that position, and vacat- CITY Continued on 3A The county commission voted in ed the county’s order approving the CRANE Continued on 3A LANDFILL Continued on 3A Shrimpers part of ‘Vanishing America’

ANGELA DAUGHTRY Fernandina Beach News-Leader in 2005 with a friend whose moth- t’s a romantic American tradition er lived here. At to light out and take to the open that time, Webb road, to experience first-hand took photographs Ithe vast span between the of the area includ- Atlantic and Pacific oceans. ing Cumberland Thousands have come away with Island. impressions of American culture, Webb It was last year, but many aspects of that culture are he says, while fast disappearing along with the doing research on memories. the area, that he became aware that Holt Webb wants to help keep Fernandina was the birthplace of the alive those memories of America’s commercial shrimping industry, and vanishing ways of life. that the industry was in serious Webb is taking a cross-country decline. It is because of this, he says, road trip to make a fine-art photo- that Fernandina Beach is the ideal graphic and written record of those subject for his project. fragile aspects of America that will “Fernandina Beach fits perfectly be gone in a couple of generations. into my project,” he says, “because And he believes Fernandina Beach’s the lifestyle and culture are dying.” shrimping industry is a perfect Webb, who was born in Atlanta, PHOTO COURTESY OF HOLT WEBB example of “Vanishing America,” the began the “Vanishing America” proj- Holt Webb is traveling across the country to record fine-art photographic images of America’s vanishing name of his project. ways of life, including this image of Fernandina Beach’s commercial shrimp industry. Webb says he first came to VANISHING Continued on 6A

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2A WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009 NEWS News-Leader LOOKING BACK Lifelong learning is center’s goal 50 YEARS AGO the county’s highest paid Registration is open for The Center for of Feb. 9, and Sing at a.m.; and two Tuesday classes taught by public official, at $58,247 a Lifelong Learning in Nassau County PPAAGGEE First Sight!, taught by Bill Raser, Image Editing for Digital year. spring classes. Classes scheduled at the Jane Lindberg on Photographers, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., and Fishermen Richard January 13, 1983 Golf Club of Amelia Island, beginning the Wednesdays from 10 How to Use a Digital Camera, a three- Gowen Jr. and Joseph week of Feb. 9, are Shakespeare’s to 11:30 a.m. This week course from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Pinckney died after their Othello: A Modern Classic, taught by 2 class will meet for If you would like to be added to the shrimp boat hit a reef in a 10 YEARS AGO Bernie McCabe on Wednesdays from 10 four weeks beginning Center for Lifelong Learning’s e-mail dis- storm off war-torn Cuba. a.m. to noon; and Understanding Modern on Feb. 4. tribution list, please send your name and January 15, 1958 Homeowners from Sports: An Economic, Political and Classes beginning the week of Feb. 9 e-mail to [email protected]. The Betty P. Plantation Pointe and Historical Race, taught by Chuck Zsolnai at the Florida Community College Betty Cook Nassau Center is located at 76346 Florence Pointe joined on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. P. Cook Nassau Center are: The Art of William Burgess Blvd. in Yulee. Please 25 YEARS AGO forces in an effort to prevent Classes offered at St. Peter’s Photography: Examinations of the call FCCJ at 548-4432 for an informational commercial development Episcopal Church in Fernandina Beach Photographic Image, taught by Richard flyer, course costs and registration infor- A survey showed Circuit near their homes. are Shakespeare’s Othello: A Modern Olderman on Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m.; mation, or go to www.fccj.edu/cll to Court Judge John Cox was January 11, 1998 Classic, taught by McCabe on Fridays China: Life, Myth, and Art, taught by Jim enroll online or for a detailed description from 10 a.m. to noon beginning the week Kemp on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 of the classes.

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Martin Larence Blacksin band, Kent MacGregor, in Sunset Hills along with grandchildren Damien Carré, Cemetery in Flint, Mich. A local memori- Rhiannon Carré, T.J. Pope and Katrina Martin Larence Blacksin, age 91, of al service will be held at a later date. Griffith; two great-grandchildren, Amya Fernandina Beach passed away Jan. 6, Please share her life story at www.oxley- and Makayla Jacobs; a sister, Margery 2009. heard.com. Brown, and a brother, Lloyd Kessler, both Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., of Russian Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors of Great Falls, Mont.; along with many descent, he was one of 11 children born to nieces and nephews as well as special the late Israel and Fannie Juanita K. Marcum friends. Spiegel Blacksin. He was Juanita K. Marcum, 85, passed away She was predeceased by her parents, a Golden Gloves boxer Friday evening, Jan. 9, 2009. She was born Ted and Eugenia Kessler; brothers Howard in his youth, was a vet- Jan. 18, 1923, in Waycross, Ga., and moved Kessler and Jimmy Kessler; mother-in-law, eran of World War II, to Fernandina Beach when she was 16 Bea McCammon; and her sister-in-law, worked for the years old and went to work for Nell’s Terrelene Raulerson. Government Printing Kitchen at Five Points. The family received friends at the funer- Office in Washington, She met and married Grady Marcum, to al home on Tuesday from 5 until 7 p.m. The D.C., and operated Tri- whom she was married for 36 years before funeral service will be held today at 11 State Trucking until retirement. he passed away. Mrs. Marcum was a mem- a.m. at Yulee United Methodist Church, He leaves behind his beloved wife of ber of Springhill Baptist Church and the Joy with the Rev. Mark Stiles officiating. 68 years, Pearl Blacksin; three daughters, Sunday School Class. She loved garden- Please send memorials to Yulee United Constance Dee Campbell, Ojai, Calif., June ing, fishing and enjoyed life - she was a Methodist Church, SR A1A, Yulee, FL Carole Blacksin, Santa Cruz, Calif., and free spirit. She enjoyed her family and 32097, or the American Diabetes Victoria Gale Blacksin, Fernandina Beach; was a devoted mother, grandmother and Association, 8384 Baymeadows Road, Suite his brother, Jack Blacksin (Miriam), friend. 10, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Boston, Mass.; grandchildren Jafe, Justin Mrs. Marcum was predeceased by her Please visit www.oxleyheard.com to and Alyssa Campbell; brother-in-law, Harry husband, Grady Marcum Sr., her son, view her life story.. Ginden; cats, Shadow and Mitzy; and Grady Marcum Jr., and two daughters, Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors numerous nieces, nephews and friends Juanett Marcum and Joyce Holloway. residing throughout the world. Survivors include her daughter and son- Ellen Wooten Shank A celebration of his life will be held on in-law, Patricia M. and Mark Haddock of Mrs. Ellen Wooten Shank, age 81, of Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, from 2-5 p.m. at Fernandina Beach; a granddaughter, Beth Fernandina Beach passed away on Sunday the home of his daughter, Victoria Blacksin, Kenney and her husband, Alan; three morning, Jan. 4, 2009 at Baptist Medical in Fernandina Beach. grandchildren, Jessica, Franky and Alan Center Nassau. In lieu of flowers, donations may be Jr.; several nieces and nephews; her lifelong Born in Kings Ferry, she was the made to Doctors Without Borders. friend, Elizabeth Sutton of Yulee, and her daughter of the late Please share your memories of Martin cat, “Kitty.” Nathan Jasper and Alma at www.martin.blacksin.name/ or Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Russell Wooten. At the www.oxleyheard.com. Tuesday, Jan. 13, in the Stephens Chapel at age of five, she and her Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Green Pine Funeral Home, with the Rev. family moved to Larry W. Dinkens Jackie Hayes officiating. Interment fol- Fernandina, where she lowed in Bosque Bello Cemetery. has been a lifelong resi- Larry W. Dinkens of Green Pine Funeral Home dent. A graduate of Yulee died Jan. 6, 2009 in Fernandina High School, hospital in Macon, Ga. Jayden Karoline she received her teaching degree from Funeral services will Florida State College for Women. In July of be held Saturday, Jan. 17, (Hicken) Patterson 1945, in the family home at the corner of at 1 p.m. at the Church of Baby girl Jayden Karoline (Hicken) Atlantic Avenue and 14th Street, she mar- God Sanctuary of Praise, Patterson passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2009. ried Lawrence B. Shank. Mrs. Shank taught 5755 Soutel Drive, She is survived by her parents, Kristina in the Fernandina Beach Public School Jacksonville. Viewing will Hicken and Jason Patterson of Callahan; System and tutored students for many be at 11 a.m. until the time of service. maternal grandparents, David and Jane years. Richardson Funeral Home, Warner-Robins, Ga. Hicken; paternal grandparents, Charles In 1995, she retired from full-time teach- and Susan Patterson; great-grandparents, ing but continued to tutor until 2005. She Marjorie W. MacGregor David and Dody Hicken of Jacksonville; was a longtime member and elder of the Marjorie W. MacGregor, age 94, of Uncle Davey Hicken, Uncle Charlie First Presbyterian Church of Fernandina Fernandina Beach passed away Thursday, (Susan) Patterson, Uncle Kevin (Debra) Beach. Jan. 8, 2009 at Quality Health of Fernandina Page and numerous other aunts, uncles, She is preceded in death by a grandson, Beach. nieces, nephews and cousins. Davis Guy. She was born on March 8, 1914, in Great-grandparents were the late Walter Mrs. Shank leaves behind, her husband Syracuse, N.Y., the daughter of the late Lee and Wyleen Brophy. Paternal grand- of 63 years, Lawrence B. Shank, Minna and Herman mothers were the late Lois Patterson and Fernandina Beach; a son, Russell, Shank Wesley. Mrs. MacGregor Delores Pacetti. (Linda), Savannah, Ga.; step-granddaugh- graduated from White Graveside services were held Monday, ter, Jacky Guy (David), Yulee; step-grand- Plains High School in Jan. 12, 2009 in Jones Cemetery in son, Larry Nettles Jr. (Beth), Fernandina White Plains, N.Y., and Callahan. Beach; two great-grandsons, Clayton Guy attended Lesley College Callahan Funeral Home, Inc. and Garrett Guy; and numerous nieces in Boston, Mass. After and nephews. graduation, she began Diean Kessler Pope Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on her career as a buyer for Diean Kessler Pope, 64, of Yulee passed Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 from First Macy’s and Hudson Catalogue, where she away at home on Jan. 10, 2009. Presbyterian Church of Fernandina Beach, worked for many years. Mrs. Pope was born in Beulah, N.D., with Dr. Holton Siegling Jr., and the Rev. Mrs. MacGregor was an avid golfer and and later moved to Great Falls, Mont., Bert Swearingen officiating. bridge player. Along with her husband, where she met her husband of 47 years, Pallbearers were: Jimmy, Keith and Kent, they enjoyed a life of extensive trav- Ralph E. Pope. They David Johnson, Jimmy May, Larry Nettles el. They had a home in Ponte Vedra at moved to Jacksonville in Jr. and David Guy. Sawgrass years ago and summered in 1962 and then to Yulee Honorary pallbearers were: Wayne Cashiers, N.C. They once had a home in in 1972. Mrs. Pope was Johnson, Rodger Perry, Dale Dees, Roger Coral Gables, just off the Intracoastal, active for 17 years with Smith, Tommy Schrantz, John Patterson, where they enjoyed their boat, taking trips the Yulee Little League, Bill Erickson, Jim Long, Linda Erickson, to Nassau and the Bahamas. She loved her where she was president Bob Cole and the Elders, Deacons and pet poodles and her schnauzer, Precious. of the Ladies Auxiliary. men of the church. She was Presbyterian by faith. She was also a 15-year She was laid to rest in the family section Mrs. MacGregor leaves behind her two member of the square dancing group, of Kings Ferry Cemetery at 2 p.m. on

© 2009 American Profile Hometown Content Service nieces, Lynn (Tom) Unkenholz of Sweet Art Squares, and a member of the Thursday, following the services at the Fernandina Beach and Gail McEldowney Ladies with Red Hattidudes. Mrs. Pope church. Guests and friends visited on of Woonsocket, R.I.; 11 grand nieces and enjoyed sewing, quilting and was also active Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral 511 Ash Street, nephews and many great-grand nieces and in the Yulee Methodist Church. home. Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 nephews in New York, South Carolina, She is survived by her husband, Ralph Please share her life story at www.oxley- Rhode Island and California. E. Pope, of Yulee; sons, Tommy (Nancy) heard.com. 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Jane Scanlan, co-chair of LANDFILL Continued from 1A the county’s Solid Waste Task Pet food bank jecting ... the cost of closure Force, commended the com- ‘I’m not sure my conscience construction going up by $1 mission on its action but cau- million every year,” Crawford tioned that it must have a plan would agree with an appeal.’ said. “How many millions or for protecting its employees. “I COMMISSIONER STACY JOHNSON tens of millions do we need to think it’s very important that to help owners you have a personnel plan for lose before we decide to move in a different direction?” every individual who works at “What I’m hearing is it’s a the landfill. ... You should start sizable amount that we can now, not three months from keep animals $1,000 for three years of liti- save by closing this landfill now,” she said. CRANE Continued from 1A gation,” Hallman said. “What now,” Boyle said. Scanlan said she was also there are enough issues raised happens essentially is that the “You’ve made some fiscal concerned about where the SIÂN PERRY home more so now they have that the appellate court needs county gets sued, but the prop- changes that are very impor- closure would leave trash dis- News-Leader time for a dog. They can do to look at it.” erty owner is invited to carry tant, but it’s time to take this posal in the county. “You are family things with their pet – it “For all the years I’ve lived the water. The cost (to the next step,” Crawford replied. going to be able to take a bur- In an effort to help local pet becomes a project the whole in the county, there’s been county) is negligible.” “What is the reserve fund den off the taxpayers, and owners struggling to feed their family can enjoy at no cost.” arguments over the comp Hallman added that an that can be used to close this that’s good, but you have not furry family members in these Eventually the Nassau plan,” Commissioner Walter appeal of some sort was landfill?” Holloway asked. yet decided the next step,” she hard economic times, the Humane Society hopes to part- Boatright said. “I think if we inevitable, since the Amelia “The current estimate to said. “You have to decide on Nassau Humane Society has ner with Meals on Wheels, said can go ahead and move for- Island Co. was already filing. close the landfill is $12.6 mil- what is next before those gates opened up a pet food bank at its Kourie, delivering pet food ward with this, we can finally “The interveners, the proper- lion,” said Administrative close. If you do not, citizens shelter on Airport Road. along with people food to those know what our comp plan ty owners, are going to file an Services Director Ted Selby. are going to get caught, espe- “This is our way of giving in need. “It’s in its infancy,” she means.” appeal, so one way or another “You have $11.4 million cur- cially those who don’t have back because the people of the said of the program. Commissioner Stacy the plaintiffs are going to have rently. But keep in mind that trash hauling.” community have been more Currently, food is given out Johnson, however, expressed to defend against an appeal,” $12.6 million is a very rough “There are other issues than generous to us,” said on a first come, first served reservations about the appeal. he said. estimate. ... I think you’re in that we need to tackle, and Nassau Humane Society basis during shelter hours. “I’m not sure my conscience The commission voted 4-1 the best shape you’re going to we’re going to do so,” President Janet Kourie. “It’s to There also is more dog food would agree with an appeal – to appeal, with Johnson voting get. We’re looking at maybe Holloway said. help people with pets through than cat food available, said but I would respect the board’s nay. 10 percent inflation for the clo- “Simply because we’re hard times” and hopefully stave Kourie. decision to make an appeal, to Following the meeting, sure costs each year. You need about to close the landfill does- off pet surrenders due solely Located at 671 Airport Road respect home rule.” Boyle pointed out that the cur- to move on this, because if this n’t mean you’re suddenly to financial hardship. in Fernandina Beach, the shel- “I look at it as a win-win sit- rent commission came into isn’t done by Sept. 30, we’re going to be left trying to figure For now, Kourie said the ter is open to visitors Monday uation,” said Commission office with the Crane Island going to be in a position where out what to do with your economic downturn has not through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 5 Chairman Barry Holloway. “If controversy already brewing. we’ll need subsidies to close trash,” Boyle added. had too much of an effect local- p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to we appeal and we lose the “I fully expected the Crane this.” [email protected] ly. “We do see surrenders from 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1-3 p.m. appeal, it allows us to make Island issue would be settled people who have lost their To learn more about the food some changes in our compre- by the time I took office in homes, but not any more than bank, or about volunteer oppor- hensive plan to make it better. 2006,” he said. “None of the "CIS has helped me out when I needed help. usual,” she said. And with more tunities at the Nassau Humane If we win, then we know our current commissioners had They also taught me things I never knew. I people spending time at home Society, call 321-1647. Also visit comp plan is in order.” any role in the Crane Island appreciate everything CIS has done for me." rather than spending money www.nassauhumanesociety.co Boyle said one of the litigation up to this point.” going out, “adoptions are way m. biggest issues to him was who However, Boyle said, he felt up. ... Most people are staying [email protected] had final authority in inter- the appeal was necessary. “My preting a county’s compre- goal in all of this is to end up hensive plan – the county itself, with the right legal answer, not or the Florida Department of necessarily the one that pleas- Support... CITY Continued from 1A Communities In Schools of Nassau County Community Affairs. “One of es the most people,” he said. 516 South 10th Street, Suite 205 • Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 annexation process had to be ‘After a while, you feel the things that I find trouble- “... Asking for an appeal is sim- (904) 321-2000 • [email protected] • www.cisnassau.org NLPSA started over again from the you’re not welcome.” some that hopefully the appeal ilar to a pro football coach beginning. will solve is the issue of home who asks that the referee’s Although Gambino said it THOMAS GAMBINO rule,” Boyle said. “The more call be reviewed on instant was unfortunate the communi- PRESIDENT power and the more authority replay. Most true sports fans ty had to make it into a beach- SANDPIPER BEACH HOMES we cede to Tallahassee, the only want to win if the rules driving issue, he also noted that ASSOCIATION less authority we have.” are accurately enforced for “if people were driving in the County Attorney David everyone. That’s all we’re real- backyards of people in town, it Hallman stressed that the cost ly asking for with an appeal; would be unacceptable.” ers’ decision not to re-apply for for an appeal would be mini- an accurate interpretation of Don & Pam Haskett - Realtors Gambino also said the effort annexation. mal. “My research is that the the facts.” to annex the properties into the “All our homeowners really county has spent well under [email protected] We would like to thank city was never a private-prop- want to do this,” said Gambino, all the customers we erty issue. “It wasn’t that people but he added that the political worked with this past weren’t welcome to use the landscape in the city would have SHELTER beach,” he said. to change first. “At this point,” ANIMALS NEED year. As always we sincerely appreciate The recent unstable eco- he said, “we’d have to be invit- HOMES TOO... your continued support and confidence. nomic climate, said Gambino, ed.” was not an issue in homeown- [email protected] Adopt a We wish you a healthy, happy and Companion prosperous 2009. Today! New home permits down APUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE NEWS-LEADER Remember-Smiles, Kindness & Joy Are Contagious

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4A WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009/NEWS-LEADER BUSINESS Sign of the times: City Make that ‘Nassau Tradeplex’

The Yulee Tradeplex on closed for business? A1A, the county’s major indus- trial park, has both a new name and a new look in the New Jon Anderson recently on his re- there out of contempt for the Year. bought a commercial building quest to visit city – and its perceived anti-busi- The initiative was led by in downtown Fernandina Beach his property. ness mindset. husband-and-wife development – and then petitioned city offi- One declined While the final decision was team Darbin and Debby cials for a sign. to even come hard enough to digest, Ander- Skeans of Imperial Realty The sign they gave the by. son felt city officials were down- Management Corp. based on owner of a thriving job-place- Anderson right hostile toward his plight. Amelia Island. The corporation ment business was unexpect- figured the Taken from copies of e-mails, acquired the former On Point ed, and not something you commission- here are excerpts from com- Visuals/Banner Impressions could mount. It was a sign of ers would missioners’ responses to property at 86395 Gene the times, however: The city of STEVE’S want to see Anderson’s appeal. Lasserre Boulevard last sum- Fernandina Beach is not always MARKET the problem- One commissioner sounded mer. open for business. PLACE atic signpost confrontational. When Ander- They approached Nassau Let’s take a step back. – since they son threatened to put up a sign County Economic Develop- Anderson bought the building would have without the city’s blessing, the ment Board Executive Director within a block of Centre Street Steve Nicklas the final say. commissioner responded: “FYI Steve Rieck to talk about to expand and promote his busi- In an ironic Jon. If you draw a line in the ideas that would improve the unteered the resources needed the December holidays. ness. In the front of his lot is a twist, the commissioners turned sand I am sure to cross it.” visual impact of the park’s to underwrite the project and Major tenants in the Nassau short, stout concrete structure. down Anderson’s request. A city planning official entrance. agreed to give a slightly new Tradeplex include BlueLinx, It resembles an austere tomb- The city offered several alter- sounded more conciliatory (if In September the couple identity to the Tradeplex by Coastline Plastics, Victaulic, stone. The business that had natives, such as to place the sign you can call it that). “Jon ... you hosted the first-ever meeting substituting the name Florida Machine Works, the been there constructed it to on the front of the building, or may appear before the Historic of all the landowners and ten- “Nassau” for “Yulee.” Nassau Commerce Center, attach its sign. for Anderson to pay hundreds of District Council requesting a ants in the Yulee Tradeplex at The signage and landscap- Scott Trucking and Florida When Anderson bought the dollars for special exemptions. variance to re-instate the use of their new building. They vol- ing project was completed over Petroleum. building, he figured he could But Anderson declined. that sign base. Yes, that includes put a sign on the prominent He feels the sign should the variance fee of $650, as well structure similar to his prede- have been grandfathered in as an after-the-fact application cessor. He dutifully followed the from the previous owner. Any- fee (of $500). If granted use of onerous application procedures. how, his business is good for the sign base, you would then IN BRIEF His application was surprising- the local economy. He employs direct your sign installer to file ly denied by a city board, how- six workers, and through his for a permit for the installation Sandifer to lead 725-4355. mentoring and scholarship ever. It apparently did not meet job placement services he helps – again, after-the-fact and subject The organization. Sastre joins rigorous historic district stan- companies such as Smurfit- to a doubling of the base permit builders Northeast Take Stock in Children with dards. Stone Container find local fee.” Members of the North- Florida over 30 years of management Anderson appealed to the employees. The planner’s mindset east Florida Builders Builders and leadership experience in city commission. The reaction So now he has an attractive changed, however, when Ander- Association Nassau Builders Association, the transportation, tourism there was anything but warm building and no sign, except for son put up a temporary sign (at Council will install Jamie Florida’s and hospitality industries. and fuzzy. Four of the five com- a plastic “For Sale” placard the advice of a commissioner). Sandifer as chair to lead the largest Since 1997, Take Stock in missioners took Anderson up placed in his front yard. It’s The planner threatened code- council in 2009. Sandifer builders Children of Nassau County enforcement action and fines if J.P. McClellen, 2008 chair association, has awarded 65 college schol- Anderson did not take it down. and owner of J.P. McClellan provides arships to graduating seniors; Notice of Pre-Bid Meeting This is not the way to do Inc., will hand over the gavel education, research, legisla- 89 percent attended some business. While businesses of leadership Thursday at tive representation, media college and 74 percent are A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held January 15, 2009 at 10 should comply with rigid his- Amelia Island Plantation relations, promotions and currently enrolled in college a.m. at the Nassau County Tax Collector’s Office at 86130 toric district standards for uni- Property Owners Clubhouse. programs for its 2,000-plus or have received a college formity’s sake, the process builder, associate, degree. License Road in Fernandina Beach, FL. Attendance at the meeting Sandifer is the director of should not be overly cumber- land acquisition and entitle- Commercial Builders There are currently 148 is required to participate in a Request for Qualifications. At this some, costly or painstaking. City ments at Matovina & Co. and Council, Remodelers Council, Take Stock scholars attend- meeting the scope of a construction project will be explained and officials should encourage busi- has graduated from the and Sales and Marketing ing the four middle and high a site tour offered. Any contractor who fails to attend this meeting ness activity – and cultivate it. Florida Home Builders Council members. The asso- schools in Nassau County, will not be permitted to submit a bid. Judging from the experience Association’s Building ciation is celebrating 65 years working with the help of their of Anderson and others, the city University for Individual of service to members and to volunteer mentors, to earn Engineer for the project is: has drawn its own anti-business Leadership Development. the community through vari- their college scholarships Gillette & Associates, Inc. line in the sand. And business- The event will begin at 6 ous charitable efforts. upon graduation. 20 South 4th St. es may decide not to cross it, p.m. with guest speaker Take Stock in Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 and instead go elsewhere. Daniel Davis, executive direc- Take Stock in Children/Nassau is affiliated Phone 904-261-8819 Steve Nicklas is a financial tor for NEFBA. Davis will Children with Florida Community Fax 904-261-9905 advisor who lives on Amelia speak on the building climate College and the FCCJ Island. He can be reached at 753- and issues affecting builders Maria A. Sastre, an officer Foundation, Inc., and is guid- *** Potential bidders may not contact the Tax Collector’s Office. 0236. in Nassau County. for Royal Caribbean Cruise ed by the Take Stock in [email protected]. The event sponsor will be Lines, has been elected presi- Children Leadership Council. Cain & Bultman Inc. Cost is dent and chief executive offi- For more information about $20. RSVP to Scott Merritt, cer of Take Stock in Take Stock in Children/ [email protected], (904) Children, Florida’s leading Nassau contact Jody Mackle, program director, at 548-4464 or [email protected]. Young Professionals Council The Young Professionals Amelia Council of Nassau County is Community Theatre scheduled to hold a general presents meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Mark Twain’s the Watson Realty Building on South Fletcher Avenue. THE DIARIES OF ADAM AND EVE Anyone interested in learning Edited and adapted for the stage more about or becoming By David Birney involved with the YPC is wel- When he was 55 years old, Mark Twain wrote “The Diary of come. Adam”. Fifteen years later, after the death of his wife, he wrote The YPC is an organiza- “The Diary of Eve”. David Birney has combined these two stories tion for people who live or to give us a witty portrait of two very unusual people and the work in Nassau County, ages discoveries they make about the mysteries of life in that very first 21-40. The goal is to provide garden. networking, professional Directed by Jennifer Webber, Sinda Nichols development and community Cast: Geoffrey King, Linda McClane service opportunities to members, supporting both 8pm on January 22, 23, 24 professional and personal 2pm on January 25 growth. The YPC is present- ed by the AIFBY Chamber of Tickets: $10 Adults $5 Students Commerce. Open Seating Annual reports due Call: 261-6749 Amelia Community Theatre • 209 Cedar Street Jan. 1 was the beginning of the 2009 annual report fil- Box Office Open: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays ing season for corporations. Every business entity (corpo- ration, limited liability compa- ny and limited partnership)

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WEDNESDAY, January 14, 2009 BUSINESS News-Leader 5A Florida’s recovery to lag Carrying on a tradition

HEATHER A. PERRY ‘epic’ economic recession News-Leader As a little girl growing up in ORLANDO – A new report Vietnam, one of Rose Didion’s by Attorneys’ Title Insurance jobs was to help her grand- Fund, Inc. (The Fund) – which ‘Florida is unlikely to experience mother An Thi Bui cook for the is posted on www.MyRealEs expanded migration until the 15 members of her extended tateStory.com – confirms family. Florida’s economy, like the middle of 2010 at best.’ As she looked after her rest of the nation, is suffering HANK FISHKIND, ECONOMIST infant brother, eight-year-old through an epic economic Didion also carefully watched FISHKIND & ASSOCIATES, INC. recession, with every major her grandmother’s process, tak- economic indicator sharply ing note of all the spices and down. Fishkind has previously Coral area will be Florida’s seasonings as well as the chop- Florida lost more than been employed for economic most depressed single-family ping and slicing. 150,000 jobs during the last 12 forecasting by Nassau County, marketplace in the coming “I got to see and learn her months, marking the worst job teh school board and the city years, suffering from the trade, knowing every ingredi- PHOTO COURTESY OF JAN SMITH performance in the nation – a of Fernandina Beach. effects of severe speculative ent that went into her famous Rose Didion and her son Michael at the Fernandina reality that will inevitably con- “Both the national and overbuilding, high foreclosure egg rolls,” recalls Didion. Farmers Market, where she sells authentic Vietnamese tinue contributing to the state’s Florida economies are mired rates, a high percentage of Didion’s grandfather, who egg rolls the second and fourth Saturday of each month. crippling foreclosure problem in the worst recession since contracting employment and had been a nurse with the U.S. and its depletion of housing the Great Depression, and The a historical dependence on the troops during the Vietnam War, starts and prices. 2009 Fund Real Estate immigration of retirees, who approached one of the physi- Sunday school, she would run Didion had grown tired of being The 2009 Fund Real Estate Forecast does not project a are finding it harder to retire cians there, Dr. Reardon, and next door to the house and fry a hairdresser. Forecast shows the depth of national recovery until the end and/or move in the current asked if he could help the fam- up batches of egg rolls, which “But I got bored being a stay- the recession in Florida and of 2009. Locally, however, market. Miami-Dade will con- ily emigrate to the U.S. the church permitted her to sell at-home mom, so I asked Jan its impact on the housing mar- recovery will take longer, as tinue to have the most over- “Because there were so in the parking lot. Smith about setting up a booth ket. For instance: there is always a lag between built condominium market- many of us, Dr. Reardon could “We’d sell so many some- at the farmers’ market.” Smith • Housing starts plum- changing national economic place in the state. not do it on his own,” explained times we had to go home and recruits and organizes vendors meted in 2008 to an estimated conditions and local improve- “On a positive note, some Didion, “so he went to his make more. Even people just and handles publicity for the 50,000 from its peak of 264,000 ments,” said Fishkind. “It will markets – where construction church in West Point, Va., and driving by would come and buy Fernandina Farmers Market, in 2005. take time for people in the and parts of the housing sector the church sponsored us.” them,” Didion recalled. held each Saturday from 9 a.m. • Housing prices retreat- Midwest and Northeast, which are suffering – are still expect- The church provided hous- “I would even take them to to 1 p.m. at the corner of ed under the weight of excess are the main sources of ed to maintain strong general ing and clothing for the family work with me at the beauty Seventh and Centre streets in supply, tight credit markets Florida’s population growth, economies in the coming and helped them get on their shop. People just loved them.” downtown Fernandina Beach. and rising foreclosures. to recognize and act on chang- years due to external factors feet in their adopted country. It was when Didion moved Didion now sells her authen- • New home prices ing economic conditions, and that balance out the negative “None of us spoke English out on her own that she met tic Vietnamese egg rolls the sec- dropped to an average price as a result, Florida is unlikely trends,” Fishkind said. “One but the church got us tutors and her future husband, Chuck ond and fourth Saturday of each of $263,000 in 2008 from its to experience expanded migra- such market is Miami, which within six months, they were Didion, who moved across the month. “My grandmother peak at $325,000 in 2007. tion until the middle of 2010 at benefits from being a major off the food stamps and working street from her after relocating would be proud,” she said. • Average prices for exist- best.” trade hub with Latin America, jobs.” from Pennsylvania to work at Didion shares her Fernan- ing homes retreated 9 percent Locally, the report shows whose economies are still “When we arrived in the U.S. the local paper mill. dina Beach home with her hus- from their 2006 peak of just that while all Florida housing doing reasonably well.” in 1975, there wasn’t much When her grandmother band and her two sons, Josh, around $300,000 and are markets will be down through Ultimately, Fishkind con- money,” said Didion. “So to passed away in 2000, Didion 13, and Michael, 17. Their four- expected to bottom out in 2009 2009, Orlando will continue to cludes from this year’s report make extra money my grand- took up the role, sharing egg footed companion is Harley- at just over $250,000. outperform other markets that Florida’s economy will mother started making and sell- rolls she calls “An”believable in Davidson. The Fund Real Estate through 2012 because it has recover by 2011 when he esti- ing egg rolls to friends and memory of her beloved culi- You can e-mail her at cnr- Forecast was created by econ- experienced less speculative mates that population growth neighbors.” nary instructor. [email protected] or call 225- omist Hank Fishkind of overbuilding, has a relatively will hit 275,000, job creation After Mass each Sunday After moving to Fernandina 8316. Fishkind & Associates, Inc., better employment market will exceed 100,000 jobs and while the children were in Beach about 18 months ago, [email protected] using The Fund’s extensive and has comparatively fewer housing starts will eclipse online system of deed data for new condominiums than other 125,000. 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WEDNESDAY, January 14, 2009 NEWS News-Leader 7A

VIEWPOINT/DR. GARY APPLEBAUM/CENTER FOR MEDICINE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST We have sick care, not health care

“Hello, Supreme Pizza, Carmen speaking, reform we will continue to cut down thousands how can I help you Dr. Applebaum?” of trees creating millions of incomplete, inac- How do you know my name? Imagine if you got the right pizza curate, illegible un-searchable medical “Caller ID my friend, would you like the on just 60 percent of your orders. records. F LORIDA’ S O LDEST W EEKLY N EWSPAPER usual, vegetarian with extra onions delivered Rather, we should trust that a national sys- E STABLISHED IN 1854 to 23 High Side Lane?” tem of comprehensive medical records will That would be great. “OK, Dr. Applebaum, wrong home or if your bank’s ATM only gave lead to improved outcomes and decreased The News-Leader is published with pride weekly it will be there in 20 minutes and we’ll charge you cash 50 percent of the time. costs. While the political landscape for health for the people of Nassau County by Community it to your credit card on file?” Sure, thank you, Obviously, these companies would be out of care system reform is a minefield, who can Newspapers, Inc., Athens, Georgia. We believe goodbye. business in short order. All of these industries argue against improved information at your that strong newspapers build strong communi- Every day we interact with sales or service are motivated to satisfy their customers. doctor’s fingertips? ties – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary organizations that have an enormous amount Our health care industry, in contrast, is Clearly the country that put a man on the goal is to publish distinguished and profitable of information about us in their computers. paid to take care of sick people, not keep peo- moon and won a world war is capable of build- community-oriented newspapers. This mission They use this information to provide accurate, ing a database to manage all of its citizens’ will be accomplished through the teamwork of ple healthy. For the most part, the “medical professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, qual- efficient and timely service. We’ve come to industrial complex” is more profitable when medical information in a safe, secure, privacy ity and hard work. expect this and get frustrated when we deal more people are sick, not healthy. Hence in insured system. with companies who are “still in the stone age” America, we have sick care, not health care. The federal government could stage several FOY R. MALOY JR ., PUBLISHER — like your doctor, perhaps? We would all appreciate not having to go competitive design and management competi- MICHAEL PARNELL, EDITOR Most physicians have computer systems to over our entire medical history every time we tions and develop a plan in less than two years. MIKE HANKINS, ADVERTISING DIRECTOR manage the billing for their practices, but less meet another provider. We would also feel a lot It could be implemented in less than another ROBERT FIEGE, PRODUCTION DIRECTOR than 10 percent of America’s primary care safer if we knew that any emergency depart- two. BOB TIMPE, CIRCULATION DIRECTOR physicians use computers to manage their ment could retrieve information about the The only thing needed to digitize and there- patients’ medical information. medications we take, the allergies we have, by revolutionize American health care is lead- Several studies have measured the percent and the tests we’ve recently endured. This ership. So next time your congressman asks TOM WOOD DINK NESMITH of patients who get appropriate care for com- would save huge sums of money and minimize your opinion on health care reform or a politi- CHAIRMAN PRESIDENT mon medical problems. Results vary, but are redundant, uncomfortable and potentially dan- cian asks you for a contribution, ask them if mostly in the 50-70 percent range (i.e., blood gerous procedures. they will help you control your blood pressure pressure control). Imagine if you got the right So how can we get American medicine on – or just promise you onions on you pizza. pizza on 60 percent of your orders, or FedEx par with the trucking industry and pizza par- Gary Applebaum, M.D., is a senior fellow at The views expressed by the columnists and delivered 30 percent of their packages to the lors? If we wait for major health care system the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest. letter writers on this page are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the newspaper, its owners or employees. VOICE OF THE PEOPLE EDITORIAL Different approach I want to wholeheartedly endorse Lou Mr. Jacobs goes Goldman’s unique and innovative call to Nassau County to acquire and develop the former Down Under restaurant site. His letter Jan. 7 makes a compelling case for doing something “different” to Washington with a desirable property. As a combination park, boat ramp and limited Arthur (Buddy) Jacobs, the esteemed retail space it would be a major attraction for a vari- lobbyist for the city of Fernandina Beach ety of locals and visitors. These times call for a and Nassau County, will be off to Washing- unique approach and this seems like one of them. ton next week to join in the wining and din- Perhaps this is something that our newly hired ing that will mark the inauguration of “lobbyist” could scout stimulus funds for as well Barack Obama as president of the United while working K Street and Congress. States. This is not just about honoring our Steve Shap nation’s new president, it is about currying Fernandina Beach favor. Mr. Obama has promised hundreds of Come together billions of dollars, perhaps even a trillion, No one is more optimistic and hopeful for the will be spent on an economic stimulus plan success of President-elect Barack Obama than the to help lift America out of this brutal eco- entire nation, especially this overwhelming nomic recession. We are not alone in our Republican county. desire to sup at this trough; there are tens of He won the election. Why such a letter would thousands of spending proposals before the appear (“Story of the century,” Jan. 7) is reason new administration. for me to wonder if the Democratic Party thinks Obama said the allocation of these bil- they are alone in these most trying times. lions would not be done “the old Everyone is wishing success for the new presi- Washington way.” Vice President-elect Joe dent-elect. ERIC ALLIE/CAGLE CARTOONS Biden has said no earmarks will be allowed You won, we acknowledged this after the elec- to the appropriations bills. tion and are fully behind this endeavor. This has It is sad when people move into a somewhat News-Leader for publishing it. Yes, times are We shall see. nothing to do with apologizing for anything, espe- nice neighborhood and decide to destroy other tough right now and some folks are all doom On the one hand, a new way of doing cially anything racial. Come together with all and people’s property and make that neighborhood a and gloom and say it’s going to get worse before business might be helpful to us. Why else forget about sides. This will take unity from all. nasty place to live! We have had it with those it gets better. I am of the opinion that our liberal would a Democratic administration dole I certainly hope you are not sidetracking and types of people that have moved into our neigh- news media talked us right into this recession and funds out to a county in which more than 70 are united as an amazing nation that will pull borhood and we are moving out! only they can “bail us out.” They wanted Obama; percent of the voters cast their ballots for his together only as a strong United States. I am sure we are not the only ones that are hav- they got him, now let’s all support him and do our Republican opponent? Paul Brungard ing these problems. We have reported it to the part to clean up the mess we all created. On the other, Mr. Jacobs was selected by Fernandina Beach local police each time but nothing has come of it May God bless President Bush and his fami- his city and county masters precisely and last night it happened again. We keep doc- ly as he leaves office. Counting your blessings because he is adept at the old ways of doing Impact fees toring up that old beat-up mailbox and keep put- starts with respecting one another, including the business. He has a long history of aiding his The Dec. 24 issue of the News-Leader car- ting it back in the ground. I hope whoever is outgoing and incoming presidents! party and his community whenever there ried a story about how the Nassau County doing this reads this letter! And I hope you are hav- It is a blessing to live in the USA and more were mutual benefits to be realized. Commission had decided to extend the morato- ing fun destroying my property. That costs me specifically here in beautiful Nassau County. Unfortunately, we are not really prepared rium on impact fees for new development. Now money each time you do it. I’m thankful to live here and appreciate every- for this feeding frenzy. East Side advocates that the holidays are behind us, I think it’s impor- But the type person that does these things thing I’ve been blessed with. think widening of A1A to six lanes is just the tant to really focus on what happens with that has no morals or concerns about other people or Stephanie Kramer ticket; in fact, the Florida Department of extension. their stuff. I am glad I don’t know you because I Yulee Transportation has put at the top of its Here are the facts, as I see them: would hate to be connected to you in any way Nassau priority list widening A1A to four 1. We know that every house or commercial whatsoever! Grow up! What if everyone started Food for thought lanes from Callahan to the Duval line. The structure that is built will be occupied by people, doing the same thing to you? Would you be happy? What a great idea Gil Langley and the mar- East Side portion of A1A is not shovel-ready; and they will be using the roads, schools and Thank you for destroying my mailbox! Oh, I keting team of the Amelia Island Convention and the right of way has yet to be purchased. other infrastructure that is already strained by also forgot to mention that my mailbox is a hand- Visitors Bureau are promoting: Restaurant Week! Likewise, futuristic hopes for a new city too many people for what’s in place now in Nassau painted Georgia Bulldog mailbox. Go Dawgs! You There have been several letters to the editor hall in the old post office, a new library, a County. can’t keep a good Dawg down! recently about our struggling restaurants. This new performing arts center – none of these 2. We know that if we don’t charge an impact There has to some way this can be stopped. marketing plan, with wonderful dining “specials,” is far enough along in the planning to pro- fee on new development, the costs of the additional What if we had mail in the box when it was addresses those concerns and supports our many vide short-term economic stimulus. We roads, schools and other infrastructure still have destroyed? What can we do? Why do people do unique, distinctive and fabulous local eateries. might be able to wring the dough for fixing to be paid. They don’t just evaporate. So without these things? The visitors bureau promotion is obviously aimed up the old post office before Obama’s term impact fees, who pays? The current residents of Brenda Harden at bringing people in from the outside to dine on is through, given that is a decrepit federal Nassau County. That means that when a new sub- Fernandina Beach the island, but if we locals want our restaurants to building, but the siren song of federal division is built, you and I have to subsidize those survive, we need to participate – not just this one largesse likely will cease well before all our new arrivals by increased taxes to pay for the Egypt good week (Jan. 25 to Feb. 1) but all year long. musical chairs are filled. roads, schools, sewers that we’ll need because of Re: “Even exotic Egypt is no match for home Cheers for Gil Langley and this innovative We hope Mr. Jacobs will push for a their new house, etc. sweet home,” Jan. 7. idea. I’m making my reservations. How about stormwater project in the Southside neigh- 3. We know that if we do charge an impact fee I am writing this letter to let your readers you? borhood; that is one project that is ready to on new development, then that fee will pay for at know about our experiences in Egypt, arranged Jan Davis be undertaken now. least part of the additional costs of having the by the Travel Agency. We were in Cairo for a Amelia Island We expect he will push ideas for the new houses and new residents, and that cost will total of five days, and in Egypt a total of 10 days city’s Amelia River waterfront, though we be paid for by the new homeowners themselves in December 2008. Anonymous venom wonder if even he is persuasive enough to because the developers and builders will simply What a wonderful trip we had! People in Egypt A business-sized envelope arrived in the mail actually get our city government to spend pass that impact fee along as part of the cost of are so friendly. Taxi drivers, once they under- today. It was addressed to my husband. The let- any money he secures. You’ll recall the Big building that new house. stood we were Americans, told us, with big smiles, ter did not have a return address. We find that P federal grant the city received years ago The conclusion I draw is that when the coun- “USA good!” Little schoolgirls blew us kisses. these type of mailings either contain unwanted for waterfront improvements, including a ty commission made the decision to not enforce Egypt depends on tourism, and they are dedicated solicitations or other forms of drivel. welcome center at the marina. How many the impact fee for another six months, it clearly to your safety when you visit there. As a result, Inside the envelope was an “Alert!” to the times have we begged for an extension said “OK, developers, builders and new home- armed police are widely seen, especially in Cairo neighborhood. The alert consisted of copies of since we can’t make up our minds how best buyers, we’ll let the current residents of Nassau (not so much in Luxor or Abu Simbel). court documents, photocopies of an online arti- to spend that grant? County pay for the extra costs associated with We were on our own for a day or so before our cle and e-mail responses to author. All the attach- No, if the intent is to quickly put people you coming here. We won’t ask you to pay for it!” tour started. We walked over to the Nile River, ments dated back to 2005 and 2006. Our “con- to work, then we expect the feds to more One of two things happen when the impact fee behind our hotel, and saw many young couples, cerned neighbor” warned us to be aware of the likely favor supplicants such as the city of is waived for six months. Either (1) the price of the obviously in love, sitting and talking on benches “scumbag” living in our Yulee neighborhood. Jacksonville, which has thick volumes pre- new house will drop by the amount that the builder along the Nile. We walked by ourselves for sev- I would like to take this opportunity to respond pared to show how they’d quickly spend the would have had to charge to cover the impact eral blocks before finally walking back to our to the anonymous mailer. We know about the money. fee, or (2) the builder sells the house at the same hotel. It was lovely to see all the young couples, incident cited in the mailing. None of us are the But perhaps change is not coming to price it would if an impact fee were in place and oblivious to all except each other. judge or jury in this case and neither are you. If Washington. Perhaps “the old Washington the builder pockets that money that doesn’t have Our tour was interesting – we had 10 school- the accused individual is guilty, then he should way” will prevail. Perhaps U.S. Sen. Bill to be paid on impact fees, as additional profit. children in a group of 30 people (all Americans), and will be punished by the legal system, as he Nelson can affix an earmark or two to the I’m all for responsible growth in Nassau divided into two groups. Each group had an rightly deserves. If found innocent, then you bill for our benefit. County. I think that responsible growth means that armed security guard. Those guards really take have wasted our time and yours by this ridiculous We shall see. the cost of new growth is paid by those who cause security seriously: one day, I was not paying atten- mailing with its vituperate remarks. that growth – the new homebuyers. It’s unfair tion and walking on a street that was rather empty I wonder, what was your goal? Did you expect for commissioners to unilaterally decide that you of cars. A car was coming toward me on the road. the neighbors to take up torches, march to his and I have to pay the costs of the additional roads The security guard assigned to our group came home, tar and feather or draw and quarter him? HOW TO WRITE US and schools and don’t let that cost be passed running up, wedged himself in between me and If so, perhaps you have been watching too many The News-Leader welcomes your letters. along to the new homeowners who are creating the oncoming car. The oncoming car was no dan- old-time Frankenstein movies. Let our judicial I Maximum length is 500 words. that extra cost. Every new home should pay its ger – it was just that he was just making sure I was system take the appropriate action warranted by I Letters must include writer’s name (print- own way. We shouldn’t have to subsidize them. safe. their assessment of his motives and infractions. ed and signature), address and tele- Harvey Slentz, Director I just want to let your readers know that Egypt You referred to this individual as a “scum- phone number. Amelia Island Association is a wonderful country, with so much history, so bag.” Perhaps you should glance in the mirror I Writers are normally limited to one letter much we can learn from visiting there. People when using this word. I find that anonymous in a 30-day period. Destruction of mailboxes care about tourism, care about tourists’ safety mailings of this nature are usually the work of I No political endorsements or poems will I have lived in Fernandina my whole life and and can’t wait to tell you how “USA good!” someone who has too much time on their hands be published. I have lived at my present address in Nassauville Rae Scott and little in the way of spine. Perhaps you could I Letters should be typed or printed. for 12 years. I have had to replace my mailbox six Amelia Island better utilize your time by volunteering at the I Not all letters are published. times within that time, and recently within a two- local hospital or hospice or working to help those I Send letters to: mparnell@fbnewsleader. week period someone without anything better to Blessings in need in our community instead of wasting our com or to the Editor, P.O. Box 766, do has decided to run over my mailbox two times! How refreshing it was to read “Count our time with your hate mail. Fernandina Beach, FL 32035 I hope whoever is doing this is enjoying their many blessings in 2009” by Steve Nicklas (Jan. 7). L. Hanko Rosenblad Visit us on-line at www.fbnewsleader.com selves. Thank you, Steve, for writing it and thank you Yulee

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8A WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009 NEWS News-Leader POLITICS IN BRIEF Legislative delegation Transportation Inauguration party [email protected] or Republicans are invited. Chris Plâtel at 491-8676 or Visit www.nassaugop.org to meet on Tuesday Denise Bunnewith, execu- A community potluck inau- [email protected] for additional information. tive director of the North East guration party is scheduled Republicans to meet Open house The Nassau County of the meeting contact the Transportation Planning from 7-10 p.m. Tuesday at Legislative Delegation organi- office of State Rep. Janet H. Organization (TPO), formerly The Palace Saloon. There will The Republican Party of Newly elected Republican zational meeting and general Adkins, chair of the Nassau the First Coast Metropolitan be dancing to the music of Nassau County Executive State Rep. Janet Adkins will legislative hearing is sched- County Legislative Delegation, Planning Organization, will be Hupp & Rob and a replay of Committee will hold its hold an open house from 6-8 uled at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in at 491-3664, prior to Thursday. the speaker at today’s meet- President-elect Obama’s inau- monthly meeting at 7 p.m. p.m. Jan. 27 at her the Commission Chambers, Any material or handouts for ing of the Amelia Island guration speech. Jan. 22. The guest speaker is Fernandina Beach office, 905 James S. Page Governmental this meeting should be in Association. Please bring a dish to State Rep. Janet Adkins. S. Eighth St. Com-plex, 96135 Nassau Place, Adkins’ office no later than The meeting will be held share. Plates and cutlery will The meeting will be held There will also be an Yulee. The delegation will hear Thursday. at 7 p.m. at the Fernandina be provided. There is a cash at the County Building on open house from 5-7 p.m. Jan. public testimony on general All Nassau County Beach Police Department bar. Pages Dairy Road. If you are 29 at her Starke office located issues and appropriations. Legislative Delegation meet- Community Room on Lime Admission is $5 per per- a registered Republican and at 945 North Temple Ave. in To be placed on the agenda ings are open to the public. Street. The meeting is free son. Tickets should be pur- wish to be a member of the the Bradford County Court- and open to the public. chased in advance through Executive Committee, please house. BUY, SELL TRADE ~ Put the classifieds to work for you. Call 261-3696! Audrey Milley at 556-6816 or attend the meeting. All The public is invited. Johnson to speak Nassau County Commissioner Stacy Johnson will participate in “Commissioners & Conservation Coffee” spon- sored by the Nassau Sierra Club. from 9-10 a.m. Thursday at the Kofé Haus on Sadler Road in Fernandina Beach. For further informa- tion, contact Bob Weintraub at 491-6817. Apply for property tax exemptions Property owners may apply for homestead and other prop- erty tax exemptions now through March 1 at offices of the Nassau County Property Appraiser. Those offices and hours are: • James S. Page Govern- mental Complex, 96135 Nassau Place #4, Yulee, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Nassau County Court- house, 416 Centre St., Fernan- dina Beach, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • County Building, Mickler Street, Callahan, Monday and Wednesday (except Monday holidays), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed for lunch 1-2). For more information on the types of exemptions available visit www.nassauflpa.com or call the property appraiser’s office at 491-7300 or 1-888-615-4398.

Solid Waste Task Force set to meet The Nassau County Solid Waste Task Force is scheduled to meet on a monthly basis on the second Thursday of each month, with the exception of January. The meeting dates for 2009 are as follows: Jan. 15, Feb. 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10. The group will meet from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at the James S. Page Governmental Complex, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee. The group works to identify and explore ways to reduce the amount of solid waste going into landfills and increase the vol- ume of material recycled in the county. The public is invited to be present.

Sisters Creek Bridge to be closed some

The Sisters Creek Bridge on Heckscher Drive in Duval County will regularly close for 20-minute intervals during non- rush hours beginning next week for a bridge repair project. Starting Monday, the bridge will be open to vehicular traffic for 20-minute time periods and closed to vehicular traffic for 20- minute time periods from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every day except Wednesdays. The bridge thus could be closed to vehicles twice each hour during the allowable times. These closings will occur for about a month. The 20-minute closings to vehicular traffic are necessary to open the bridge to allow room for construction equipment to complete work on repairs to the fender system (water level crash protection barriers) at the Sisters Creek Bridge. Drivers may want to consider taking alternative routes to avoid pos- sible delays. A S P L N

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WEDNESDAY, January 14, 2009 NEWS News-Leader 9A Prescription plan free for county residents

RYAN SMITH Coordinator Ed Sealover. “They price. ... Number two was the About 70 percent of pet pre- around and did a couple of more than 4,300 prescriptions News-Leader made arrangements that they number of participating phar- scriptions overlap with human press releases initially.” have been filled using the card, would distribute cards out to macies. Nine out of 10 phar- prescriptions. It’s the same base Sealover added that partici- with an average savings of Nassau County’s participa- all member counties, and the macies participate in the pro- medication, just a different level pants in the program see sig- $11.94, or 24.8 percent of the tion in a National Association of counties in turn would distrib- gram,” he said. “Number three of dosage.” nificant cost reductions in their prescription cost, according to Counties prescription discount ute them out to folks. There’s a was ease of use: there’s no need Sealover said the program prescriptions. “We get a month- a press release from the coun- plan has been quite successful list of drug stores throughout to apply, you don’t have to give was simple to implement. “We ly report from NACo about how ty coordinator’s office. so far, according to the county the county where you can take your name – it’s simply a tear- made the cards available in a many people have participated The program costs taxpay- coordinator. The plan, which your card in and get a discount. off card.” whole bunch of county offices. and what their dollar savings ers nothing, Sealover said – it is the county has participated in ... It’s for folks who don’t have Goldschmidt added that the We shipped them off to a bunch and percentage savings have available to all dues-paying since May, is free to county res- prescription coverage through cards have many possible uses. of non-profits and as you can been,” he said. In November, member counties of NACo. idents. their insurance program.” “It’s really good for people who see we’ve had a fairly decent for example, 375 county resi- “The only cost that we had was “Basically, NACo a couple Andrew Goldschmidt, don’t have insurance, people response. ... We actually dents used their cards to fill if we were driving around in years ago got into an arrange- spokesman for NACo, said who have insurance with cer- ordered some additional cards 925 prescriptions. They saved one of the county cars to take ment with (pharmaceutical and there were several reasons for tain exclusions, like seniors,” because they all got used up,” an average of 26.3 percent of the material to different facili- biotech provider) Caremark,” choosing Caremark’s discount he said. “... We are seeing quite he said. “...It was kind of easy the prescription cost. Since the ties,” he said. “We only pay said Nassau County plan. “Number one was the a bit of uses with pet owners. lifting for us. We just took them program’s inception in May, about $1,000 a year in NACo dues.” Sealover said the prescrip- tion program has been a big success. “It’s had a pretty good reception throughout the coun- try,” he said. “This is really win-win for all,” Goldschmidt said. “The counties are able to get their assistance out to residents, and that’s really our responsibility – to help counties help their res- idents.” For more information about the program, call the county coordinator’s office at 491-7380. [email protected]

Campaign on teen drinking underway This month the Nassau Alcohol, Crime and Drug Abatement Coalition (NAC- DAC) is launching a multi- media campaign to encourage and support parents, retailers and community members in their efforts to keep teens from drinking. Over the next year, NAC- DAC, in partnership with Nassau County Public Schools, Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, Fernandina Beach Police Department, Sutton Place Behavioral Health, Nassau County Health Department and others, will ask community members to “Be the Wall” between teens and alcohol. The simply stated campaign is based on the premise that underage drinking is the single most preventable at-risk behav- ior among our teenagers. Susan Woodford, chairman of the coalition, said, “Underage drinking is about access – if our teens cannot get their hands on it, they cannot use it. We are asking all community members to help us limit access to alcohol once and for all.” In Nassau County, the 2008 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey reports that most teens are not drinking. However, 35.2 percent of the high school stu- dents who responded to the sur- vey reported drinking within the last month – of whom 22.1 percent are self-reported binge drinkers. Current research indicates that the teen brain continues to develop until the mid-20s or later. The introduction of alco- hol, particularly in large quan- tities, may impair brain devel- opment – with serious implications for future educa- tion and employment. The developing teen brain also makes teens more impulsive and less likely to consider con- sequences of their behavior. For this reason, the campaign encourages all adults to be firm, clear, and consistent when talk- ing to teens about alcohol. The multi media campaign is part of a statewide partnership between participating counties, the Florida Depart-ment of Children and Families and the Florida Office of Drug Control. Its components include an inter- active website (www.bethe- wall.com) where parents can text their teen, humorous posters about natural commu- nication gaps between teens and parents, community dis- plays, guerilla marketing strate- gies and more. Local agencies and busi- nesses wishing to participate in the campaign by displaying images or posters should con- tact Jean Bardes at 753-2551. Information for parents and additional options for support- ing the campaign in Nassau County will be coming soon. Questions about the statewide campaign should be directed to Amity Chandler at (941) 815- 7743.

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10A WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009 NEWS News-Leader

The Florida Department of breakfasts that are designated in a coastal cleanup effort near Environmental Protection members of DEP’s Florida you. Some of the most danger- (DEP) encourages New Year’s Green Lodging Program. Learn ous items to sea life during the resolutions that have a positive ‘Go Green’ in 2009 how to be a green guest by vis- cleanup include: monofilament impact on the state’s environ- iting www.dep.state.fl.us/gre fishing line, fishing nets, bags, ment. Here is a month-by-month en/travel.htm. balloons, traps (crab/lob- list of simple “green” resolutions hiking and trails month. So why us./drought/tips.htm. environmental features of these AUGUST: With a downturn ster/fish) plastic sheeting/tarps, for 2009: not plan an environmentally APRIL: April 22 is the 39th products include being non- in the economy and families try- rope, six pack holders, strap- JANUARY: With the holi- friendly outing, like a family bike anniversary of Earth Day. This toxic, biodegradable, made from ing to save money, the term ping bands and syringes. For days came many new electron- ride on one of Florida’s award- year take a moment to look at renewable resources and petro- “staycation” became a new addi- information on coastal cleanup ics under the tree but it is impor- winning trails? DEP’s Office of how to reduce waste at home leum-free. DEP offers Green tion to the American vocabulary. go to www.dep.state.fl. us/cmp. tant not to dispose of the old Greenways & Trails manages by recycling. In 2008, Gov. Cleaning tips and recipes at The perfect staycation can be OCTOBER: October is ener- gadgets in your garbage. Instead eight state trails, which were Charlie Crist signed the Energy, www.dep.state.fl.us/pollution- found at any of Florida’s 160 gy awareness month, a month consider ecycling – recycling recently named Best State Trails Climate Change, and Economic prevention/green_cleaning.htm. state parks. From mermaids at where consumers are reminded unwanted electronics to recover by American Trails. OGT also Security Act of 2008 that estab- JUNE: National Boating and Weeki Wachee Springs State to make wise energy choices. and reuse the product itself or maintains five rail-trails, which lishes new statewide recycling Fishing Week takes place every Park to manatees at Blue The easiest way to save energy materials like copper, steel, glass are railroad tracks restored and goals of 75 percent to be June. This is a perfect time to Springs State Park, from the is to switch from traditional that the product contains. Other converted to recreational trails achieved by the year 2020. To implement eco-friendly maritime lush gardens of Maclay State incandescent light bulbs to com- tips include keeping old televi- for hiking, biking and skating. learn more visit www.dep.state. practices such as using phos- Park to the beaches of Caladesi pact fluorescent bulbs that sions for games, videos or To find a trail near you visit fl.us/waste/recyclinggoal75. phate-free, biodegradable and Island State Park – Florida’s reduce energy consumption, DVDs; donating working televi- www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/. MAY: May is Clean Air non-toxic cleaners; using oil state parks have something for generate less air pollution and sions to a charitable organiza- MARCH: March is a great Awareness month, and it is a absorbent material to catch drips everyone’s interest, and the reg- reduce greenhouse gas emis- tion or giving them to a friend; or time to make changes at home perfect time to switch to green from the fuel intake and the vent ular entrance fee for most state sions. If every household in offering televisions through a that conserve water. By replac- cleaners that help the environ- overflow; and using marina parks is $4 per carload of two-to- Florida changed just one light to local “freecycle” group at ing a typical 3.5-gallon toilet with ment as well as the air we pumpout stations and rinsing eight people, $3 for one person an Energy Star product, savings www.freecycle.org. Nearly two a 1.6-gallon model, a family of breathe. Consumers can create holding tanks regularly. Florida’s in a car and $1 per pedestrian or would total more than $37 mil- million tons of used electronics, four will save more than 11,000 home-mixed cleaners that are Clean Marina Program provides bicyclist. To find a state park lion in energy costs annually. In including computers and televi- gallons of water per year. Also, equally as effective as tradition- boaters and marinas more tips visit www.dep.state.fl.us/. addition, Florida could save up sions, are discarded each year, take shorter showers and al products, and safer for people on environmentally friendly SEPTEMBER: Every Sep- to 351 million kilowatt-hours of and an estimated 128 million cell replace showerheads with an and the environment. For those practices at www.dep.state. tember thousands of Floridians electricity per year, which is phones are retired from use ultra-low-flow version. Repair who don’t have time to make fl.us/cleanmarina/. take part in International Coastal enough energy to light all the annually. For tips on recycling dripping faucets by replacing their own cleaners, there are JULY: Leaving home does- Cleanup Day. It is estimated that households in Tallahassee for electronics visit www.dep.state. washers – one drop per second now hundreds of environmen- n’t mean travelers should stop litter and debris harm more than nearly three years, and prevent fl.us/waste/categories/elec- wastes 2,700 gallons of water tally friendly products widely being environmentally consci- one million seabirds and 100,000 almost 540 million pounds of tronics/default.htm. per year. For water conserva- available through stores and the entious. Florida has nearly 400 marine mammals and turtles FEBRUARY: February is tion tips visit www.dep.state.fl. Internet. Important safety and hotels, motels and bed and every year. Help by participating GREEN Continued on 11A BBUSINESSUSINESS CARDCARD BILLBOBILLBOARDARD

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WEDNESDAY, January 14, 2009 NEWS News-Leader 11A M EARTHTALK How to reduce your Buzzards tongues, vulture palates The scenic view of the his- Plant Road near the north end toric lighthouse from Fort boat ramp, for months now. ‘carbon footprint’ Clinch State Park really stinks. So it was a surprise to me It’s not the marsh that it over- when I first noticed the dead Dear EarthTalk: How winters (requiring more fos- looks, spartina grass in wintry hog carcass on the side of Pogy can I measure – and then sil-fuel derived heat). shades of gold. No, that’s fine. Plant Road. This hog had been improve – my overall “car- Another great carbon It’s not the lighthouse itself, skinned and beheaded by some bon footprint?” What are the footprint calculator is avail- standing tall on a wooded hill hunters no doubt, and the head major areas of one’s daily able at EarthLab.com, an across the way. No, nothing and skin dumped at the side of life that one measures? online “climate crisis com- stinky about that. the road for the vultures. Oh, Andy Fusco, Passaic, N.J. munity” that has partnered What stinks right now is the what a Christmas feast the vul- With global warming with Al Gore’s Alliance for parking lot. Phew, you’ve got to tures would have, maybe some- dominating so many head- Climate Protection and smell it. If you have never body thought. Or, maybe the lines today, it’s no surprise other high-profile groups, encountered stinkhorn mush- somebodies were just thought- that many of us are looking companies and celebrities to rooms before, now’s your less, just dumping evidence of to reduce the amount of car- spread the word that individ- chance. Now in winter, the an illegal trophy. But for what- bon dioxide and other ual actions can make a dif- mulch ever reason, there it was, right greenhouse gases our activi- ference in the fight against brought in in black vulture territory, a feast ties produce. global warming. Users just when the for the taking. By assessing how much take a three-minute survey parking area But this carcass had no tak- pollution each of your indi- and get back a carbon foot- was finished a ers. When I first noticed it, a vidual actions generates – print score, which they can year or so ago freshly cut hog head newly sev- be it setting your thermo- save and update as they has come to ered and a clean skinned pelt, stat, shopping for groceries, work to reduce their impact. life with these two black vultures were commuting to work or flying “Our calculator is an odd smelly perched on a tree above it. With somewhere for vacation – important first step in edu- fungi. their acute vision, sense of smell you can begin to see how cating people about where WILD There are and intelligence, I have no changing a few habits here they are, then raising their WAYS a number of doubt that they had spotted it and there can significantly awareness about what they types of well before I did, driving by on Buzzards tongues reduce your overall carbon can do to make easy, simple stinkhorns in the road. are stinkhorn footprint. Luckily for those changes that will lower their Pat Florida, but Vultures don’t eat fresh mushrooms that of us who want to see how score and positively impact Foster-Turley the ones in flesh, or so the story goes. It look and smell like we measure up, there are a the planet,” says Anna the Light- needs to rot a bit to be soft their name sug- number of free online car- Rising, EarthLab’s executive house viewpoint parking lot in enough to be torn by their rel- gests, above. They bon footprint calculators to director. Fort Clinch appear to be atively weak beaks. So every have cropped up in help figure out just where to Other websites, green Clathrus columnatus, the colum- day for a week, as the hog the mulch at the start changing. groups and corporations, nar stinkhorn. Around these remains got riper and riper, I Lighthouse One of the best is the including CarbonFootprint. parts, though, these common drove by the hog carcass look- Viewpoint in Fort University of California at com, CarbonCounter.org, mushrooms have a more ing for vultures. To my surprise Clinch State Park, Berkeley’s Cool Climate Conservation International, descriptive vernacular name, none ever showed up to eat it. left. Calculator. The free web- The Nature Conservancy “buzzard’s tongue.” Look at the The flies certainly had and were PAT FOSTER-TURLEY based tool takes into and British oil giant BP, photos and you can easily see having their own feast, but why FOR THE NEWS-LEADER account daily driving among others, also offer car- why. The red mushrooms look no vultures? mileage and grocery and bon calculators on their like long skinny tongues erupt- Admittedly, the carcass was electricity expenses, among websites. And CarbonFund. ing from round egg-like white low on flesh, consisting mostly other factors, to assign a org even allows you to masses, which carpet the for- of skin and fat and head, but carbon score, which users assess your carbon footprint est floor. Then, close your eyes I’ve many times seen vultures can compare to similar – and then offers you the and think about the most vile, dining on even less of sub- households across the 28 ability to offset such emis- rotten, decaying animal carcass stance. largest urban areas in the sions by investing in clean you can image, a sensory over- I’ve mentioned this episode U.S. Some of the results are energy initiatives. load not carried by photo- to a number of people, but no surprising. For example, Send questions to: graphs. And, if you are like one has any other answers for residents of eco-aware San EarthTalk, c/o E/The many of us, soon vultures (aka me, either. Francisco tend to have big- Environmental Magazine, buzzards) come to mind. Duriong the holiday season, ger carbon footprints than P.O. Box 5098, Westport, CT Buzzards tongue. Ah, yes, it one friend ventured a guess. those in more conservative 06881; submit it at: does make sense. Maybe the vultures have Tampa. The reason: San www.emagazine.com/earth- The smell is there for a pur- dietary restrictions against Francisco has a higher cost talk/thisweek/, or e-mail: pose, drawing in flies and ants pork! of living and colder, wetter [email protected]. that consume the mature mush- All kidding aside, sometimes rooms and spread the spores vultures do shun dogs, cats or in a continuing cycle of life. coyotes, those carnivorous ani- napkins that can be washed Vultures don’t eat mushrooms. mals that eat meat themselves buy one, get onE free GREENContinued from 10A buy one, get onE free and used again; and shop They’ve got better things to and presumably taste different greenhouse gas emissions a online on Black Friday in the look for. In our automobile driv- than herbivores like deer and year. For more energy tips visit comfort of your home and save en society, there are many road rabbits. But hogs, they eat a Grouper Basket www.dep.state.fl.us/green/tips on gas emissions. kills to be had, with enough vari- diversity of food, just like rac- /tips.htm#home. DECEMBER: Instead of ety in taste for even the most coons, opossums and armadil- NOVEMBER: – Thanks- buying plastic and glass holi- discerning vulture. los, and I see that vultures giving is a holiday steeped with day decorations, try making And apparently on Amelia everywhere have no problem or Fried Shrimp tradition, but why not start a your own ornaments that can Island, vultures may be among consuming these delectable new tradition by having a be reused or recycled. Create the most picky to be found. road kills. green celebration? Reduc-ing ornaments made from old We’ve got both turkey vultures, All I can say for sure is that RReessttaauurraanntt Basket impact on the environment is greeting cards or cookie with their reddish heads, and buzzards’ tongues are smelly something for which everyone dough, garlands made from black vultures too. It’s a normal mushrooms, and vulture palates 101 Centre St.. Served with French can be thankful. Here are a few strung popcorn or cranberries, sight to see a flock of vultures are discriminatory in their taste 261--5310 Fries and Cole slaw. tips on giving thanks to the and potpourri made from roosting on trees all around the preferences. And, that’s inter- With purchase of $ 95 environment: use homemade kitchen spices such as cinna- island. 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12A WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009 NEWS News-Leader POLICE REPORT New hotline offers This was written by Shannon Restaurant theft I Natalie Catrice Harvey, A Natures Walk Court, Fernan- Malcom of the News-Leader from 23, Folkston, Ga., Jan. 11, bat- dina Beach, Jan. 7, sale of a con- rewards for tips oral and written reports by the The manager of the Burger tery on a law enforcement offi- trolled substance, $50,002 bond. Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, King restaurant in Fernandina cer, battery and affray. I Jessica Erin Rodgers, 29, the city of Fernandina Beach Beach was arrested and I Lin Shawn Peacock, 38, 28326 Bowtie Alley, Yulee, Jan. Police Department and other charged with grand theft for Jacksonville, Jan. 10, fraud and 6, violating probation for a con- on dogfighting agencies. Arrest indicates suspi- allegedly stealing more than theft. viction of writing worthless cion of a crime, not guilt. $25,000. I Romal Chambers, 59, 715 checks. Anyone with information Shikima Green, 30, was Vernon St., Fernandina Beach, I Terri Lynn Hughes, 24, SHANNON MALCOM about criminal activity can con- arrested Dec. 31 after the Jan. 10, writ of attachment. 85360 Dick King Road, Yulee, News-Leader Tip line tact the Fernandina Beach restaurant’s owner reported 17 I Carllynn Ossie Robinson, Jan. 6, child neglect without Police Department at 277-7342 deposits from October through 55, 27017 North Kristie Circle, great bodily harm. A statewide hotline has The toll-free tip line, or the Nassau County Sheriff’s December missing. The Hilliard, Jan. 9, fraudulently I Paul Brodie Phillips, 31, been set up to allow citizens to 1-877-874-4787, was Office anonymously by calling Fernandina Beach woman attempting to obtain a con- 86154 Graham Court, Yulee, report animal fighting; tipsters established in Georgia 225-0147 in Yulee and reportedly told investigators trolled substance, $10,002 bond. Jan. 6, concealing information that lead to arrest and prose- after the Michael Vick Fernandina Beach or 879-2136 she “borrowed” the money I James Gray Cunningham to obtain a prescription. cution may be eligible for case. in Callahan, Hilliard and after she fell behind on her bills. III, 21, 17267 Cross Branch I Tina Steil Phillips, 28, rewards of up to $5,000. Bryceville. The “We Tip” pro- She was arrested and Road, Hilliard, Jan. 9, sale of 86154 Graham Court, Yulee, Dogfighting, while not er avenue, and extra motiva- gram – 1-800-78CRIME – also booked into the Nassau County synthetic narcotics, burglary of Jan. 6, concealing information rampant, does exist in Nassau tion, for citizens to call. allows callers to leave anony- Jail. She posted $10,002 bond. a firearm, grand theft of a to obtain a prescription. County. Just last month, a The HSUS Florida animal mous tips. Man robbed firearm and possession of syn- I Roger Eugene Townsend, Callahan man was arrested for fighting tip line is manned by thetic narcotics. 43, 1433 Robin Hood Drive, animal cruelty and using dogs investigators with Norred & Meth arrests A 73-year-old Fernandina I Rose Marie White, 20, Fernandina Beach, Jan. 6, bur- for fighting after police and Associates and the HSUS. Two Fernandina Beach men Beach man was reportedly 2744 First Ave., Fernandina glary to a residence, domestic animal control officers alleged- Once tips are authenticated, were arrested Friday for robbed Jan. 10 while walking Beach, Jan. 9, robbery and assault and assault. ly found 28 malnourished and investigators work with law allegedly cooking metham- near his home on South Eighth aggravated battery. I Keith Eugene Williams, injured dogs on his property. enforcement agencies to phetamine in the East Oak Street. His daughter called I Utonia Keith Rice, 501, 57, 1305 S. Sixth St., Fernandina “I don’t think it’s extreme- inspect, arrest and prosecute Street home of one of the sus- police after he told her about 85133 Ashley Ave., Yulee, Jan. Beach, Jan. 6, burglary to a res- ly common, but we do have animal fighters. Callers can pects. the attack; the man said he was 9, grand theft and dealing in idence, domestic assault and some people that participate in remain anonymous. According to Nassau County at the A1A Gas Station at 816 S. stolen property, $20,004 bond. assault. that,” Nassau County Sheriff Seagraves said the practice Sheriff Tommy Seagraves, Eighth St. when he first saw I Jimmie Lee Baldwin, 23, I Raymond Leamond Tommy Seagraves said. of animal fighting is limited to police were tipped off to the the man who would attack him. Jacksonville, Jan. 9, sale of Wilson Jr., 34, 87585 Roses He said many Nassau rural areas, but observant activities of Kenneth Shane He said he recognized the man, hydrocodone, $25,002 bond. Bluff Road, Yulee, Jan. 5, bur- County residents are animal neighbors or acquaintances Strickland, 38, of 408 Stanley having seen him at the gas sta- I Brandy Danielle Trouille, glary and battery. lovers who will report any can often spot signs of animal Drive and Richard Oliver Lee, tion before, but did not know 28, 27039 Flagstaff Loop, I Brandon Ryan Miller, 25, signs of animal abuse. abuse related to fighting. 46, of 1448 East Oak St. by a him personally. Hilliard, Jan. 7, felony battery, 45043 Bismark Road, Callahan, “I feel like we have a lot of “It’s somebody that’s typi- confidential informant. The victim said he started $5,002 bond. Jan. 4, burglary with assault or citizens who won’t tolerate or cally got a lot of dogs tied up Seagraves said deputies con- walking behind the gas station, I Scott Dwayne Driggers, battery, aggravated battery, allow that, so they’re actually behind the property, and sidered the source credible looking for discarded cans to 38, 13790 Yellow Bluff Road, criminal mischief and battery. going to call and complain,” they’re not there as a pet,” and began surveillance on recycle, when the suspect con- Yulee, Jan. 6, habitual driving I Richard David Mason, 53, he said. “People are going to Seagraves said. “You’ll see Lee’s home. They “observed fronted him and demanded with a license that has been sus- 3580 First Ave., Fernandina contact law enforcement.” them coming and going, several signs indicative of man- money for coffee. pended or revoked. Beach, Jan. 4, aggravated bat- Taking advantage of the maybe a large crowd around ufacturing methamphetamine,” The victim said the suspect I Ronald Leverne Donald- tery. increased public awareness at times ... there will be a lot of Seagraves said in a written had done that before; he son III, 20, 624 S. Fifth St., I John David Hatch, 42, about animal fighting, the toll- dogs tied up separately in the statement. Seagraves said refused to give the suspect Fernandina Beach, Jan. 7, sale 86493 Harry Green Road, free tip line, 1-877-TIP-HSUS woods. ... If I want to get a pet, deputies actually witnessed the money and tried to move away, of marijuana, $10,002 bond. Yulee, Jan. 4, felony battery. (874-4787), initially was estab- I’m not going to put him way two men cooking “crystal but the suspect pushed him in I Cedric Valier Barnes, 35, I David Anthony Smith, 48, lished in Georgia by the out tied up by himself.” meth.” the chest, then kicked him and Valdosta, Ga., Jan. 7, grand theft 33607 Woods Lane, Callahan, Humane Society of the United Seagraves said people who Lee and Strickland were threw an empty bottle at the of an automobile, resisting Jan. 4, possession of crack States in the wake of the are raising dogs to fight will detained in Lee’s backyard, victim but did not hit him. arrest with violence, contribut- cocaine. Michael Vick case. use various techniques to where they reportedly saw evi- The victim left the area and ing to the delinquency of a I Carrie Joanne Tadlock, Vick, a former quarterback make the dogs – typically pit dence of a “methamphetamine told his daughter about the minor and fraud or imperson- 30, 277039 Ohio St., Hilliard, for the Atlanta Falcons, was bulls – as aggressive as pos- laboratory” in plain view. attack. ation. Jan. 5, Duval County warrant convicted in August 2007 of sible, such as restraining one Methamphetamine valued Police were unable to locate I Roosevelt Sylvester for concealing information to criminal conspiracy after dog in what is called a “rape at $600 was seized, along with the suspect, who was described Nelson, 24, Jacksonville, Jan. 7, obtain a prescription. investigators discovered an rack” while another dog is 44.9 grams of pseudoephedrine as a thin white male between possession of cocaine and sale I Michael Raulerson, 50, elaborate dog-fighting com- encouraged to act aggres- tablets and 32 grams of mari- the ages of 25 and 30, with a or delivery of cocaine, $75,004 32306 CR 121, Hilliard, Jan. 4, plex, owned by Vick, in Surry sively toward it. That is one juana. “scruffy beard,” dark hair and bond. writ of attachment. County, Va. He is currently of the reasons, in addition to Lee and Strickland were wearing a blue, hooded sweat- I David Michael Claypool I Justin Krulal, 23, 86074 serving a 23-month jail sen- hiding the animals, the dogs arrested for manufacturing shirt and jeans and carrying a III, 19, Jacksonville, Jan. 7, pos- Peeples Road, Yulee, Jan. 4, pos- tence. are often kept alone, tied up methamphetamine, possession blue backpack. session of burglarious tools. session of a controlled sub- Dogfighting and cock- away from each other – the of methamphetamine and pos- The suspect was seen rid- I Ryan Scott Lylo, 23, 105 stance and possession of less fighting are the most preva- solitude makes them more session of chemicals used to ing a bicycle. The cashier at the Drury Road, Fernandina than 20 grams of marijuana. lent forms of animal fighting in likely to be aggressive. manufacture methampheta- store told police she did see Beach, Jan. 7, violating proba- I William Glen McKiver, the Southeast United States, “It’s a terrible situation,” mine. Lee faces an additional someone matching that descrip- tion for a conviction of uttering 47, Jacksonville, Jan. 2, burgla- according to HSUS. Seagraves said. “It’s sad some charge of possession of more tion in the area. forged bills. ry to a structure or conveyance This month, the hotline people get pets to do that to than 20 grams of marijuana. Felony arrests I James Leo Monney, 59, and larceny. was expanded to include them.” Both men are in custody at 86278 Callaway Drive, Yulee, I Letroy Lamar Doles, 20, Florida. Seagraves said not only is the Nassau County Jail, and I Michael Duane Andrews, Jan. 7, sale of hydrocodone, Jacksonville, Jan. 2, burglary Seagraves said the Nassau it illegal to raise the dogs for bond for each has been set at 24, 85582 Alene Road, Yulee, $25,002 bond. to a structure or conveyance County Sheriff’s Department fighting and to gamble on the $50,002. Jan. 11, sale and delivery of I Lori Michele Barber, 44, and larceny. handles investigations into dogs – even attending a dog- A company that handles marijuana, $10,002 bond. 77219 Hance Pkwy., Yulee, Jan. I Nicholas Adam Taylor, 29, local animal fighting, and res- fight is against the law. removing and cleaning haz- I Ronald Paul Antolik, 24, 7, sale or delivery of a con- 29620 Nick Bay Lane, Hilliard, idents generally are quick to For more information, con- ardous materials was used to 85139 Radio Ave., Yulee, Jan. trolled substance, $25,002 bond. Dec. 31, felony criminal mis- report suspicious activity. Now tact the hotline at 1-877-4787, decontaminate the home. 11, burglary and grand theft. I Adam Peter Beil, 23, 1132 chief. that Floridians can get in on the Nassau County Sheriff’s the HSUS hotline and possibly Office at 225-0331 or visit even earn a reward for tipping the HSUS website at NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO FUTURE NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO FUTURE off authorities to illegal ani- http://humanesociety.org. LAND USE MAP LAND USE MAP mal fighting, it provides anoth- [email protected] Nassau County proposes to consider an amendment to the Future Land A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCMENT Use Map of the Nassau County Comprehensive Plan by changing the Nassau County proposes to consider an amendment to the Future Land BY THE NEWS-LEADER Use Map of Nassau County Comprehensive Plan by changing the designation of approximately 44.8 acres from Medium Density designation of approximately 319.41 acres from Agricultural (AG) to Residential (MDR) to High Density Residential (HDR) 40.8 acres and Medium Density Residential (MDR) 230.51 acres and Conservation Conservation I (CON I) 4.0 acres, application No. CPA09-003. The (CON) 88.90 acres, Application No. CPA09-001. The subject property is subject property is vacant land located on the west side of Amelia vacant land located on the north and south side of William Burgess Concourse and the east side of Spruce Run Drive and southeast of Boulevard in the Yulee are and is shown graphically in the map below. Majestic Walk Boulevard in the Fernandina Beach area and is shown graphically in the map below.

• Rolling Shutters • Accordion Shutters Office 321-1968 • Storm Panels • Screen Rooms Cellular 206-1334 • Pool Enclosures • Vinyl Siding Painting • Replacement Windows • Rescreening Repair Free • Decorative Concrete Estimates Serving Fernandina Beach Amelia Island And South East Georgia NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Nassau County Planning and Zoning Board will conduct a public hearing to consider the amendment Visit Our Website: www.atlanticcustomexteriors.com on Tuesday, and 3rd day of February 2009, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Nassau County Planning and LIC #SCC131149639 Commission Chambers, James S. Page Governmental Complex, 96135 Zoning Board will conduct a public hearing to consider the amendment Nassau Place, Yulee, Florida 32097. Also, be advised a Workshop will be on Tuesday, the 3rd day of February 2009, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers, James S. Page Governmental Complex, 96135 held at the above location on Tuesday, the 27th day of January 2009 at CURRENT BOARD VACANCIES 7:00 p.m. concerning item mentioned above. Nassau Place, Yulee, Florida 32097. Also, be advised a Workshop will be held at the above location on Tuesday, the 27th day of January 2009 at NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing and to be heard. 7:00 P.M. concerning item mentioned above. Copies of the Application and supporting information are available for Commissioners of Nassau County, Florida, is currently seeking inspection in the office of the Nassau County Growth Management All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and to be resumés from persons who would be willing to serve on a county Department, 96161 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Comments may also heard. Copies of the Application and supporting information are available board/committee for current vacancies. be directed in writing to the Growth Management Department, e-mailed for inspection in the office of the Nassau County Growth Management Department, 96161 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Comments may also to [email protected], or received by telephone at Those board or committees whose members are appointed by be directed in writing to the Growth Management Department, e-mailed (904) 491-7328. All comments will become part of the record in this the Board of County Commissioners include: matter. to [email protected], or received by telephone at (904) 491-7328. All comments will become part of the record in this • Code Enforcement Board Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate matter. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to in this program or activity should contact 491-3613 at least twenty-four participate in this program or activity should contact 491-7328 at least • Planning and Zoning Board (24) hours in advance to request such accommodation. twenty-four (24) hours in advance to request such accommodation. • Conditional Use & Variance Board • Board of Adjustments and Appeals THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A • Library Advisory Board PERSON DECIDED TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE • St. Marys River Management Committee BOARD, AGENCY OR COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY BOARD, AGENCY OR COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING OR HEARING HE • Nassau County Recreation Committee MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING OR HEARING HE • Amelia Island Tourism Development Council WILL NEED A RECORD TO ENSURE THATA VERBATIM RECORD WILL NEED A RECORD TO ENSURE THATA VERBATIM RECORD • Nassau County Economic Development Board OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH APPEAL IS TO THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH APPEAL IS TO • Affordable Housing Advisory Board BE BASED. BE BASED. If you are a Nassau County resident and interested in serving The Planning and Zoning Board and the Board of County Commissioners The Planning and Zoning Board and the Board of County Commissioners on any of these county boards or committees, please forward or may continue hearings on theses matters. may continue hearings on these matters. hand deliver your resumé to Edward L. Sealover, County Coordinator, 96160 Nassau Place, Yulee, Florida 32097. TOM FORD, Chair TOM FORD, Chair Nassau County Planning and Zoning Board Nassau County Planning and Zoning Board Please indicate if you have a desire to serve on a specific Barry V. Holloway, Chair Barry V. Holloway, Chair board or committee. Board of County Commissioners of Nassau County, Florida Board of County Commissioners of Nassau County, Florida BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS John A. Crawford, Ex-Officio Clerk John A Crawford, Ex-Officio Clerk NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA BARRY V. HOLLOWAY, CHAIRMAN

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WEDNESDAY, January 14, 2009 NEWS News-Leader 13A COURT REPORT

The following report was Grant will not be prosecuted Attorney’s Office and a $150 pay $796 in court costs, $200 to compiled by Shannon Malcom, on charges of dealing in stolen public defender’s lien. the State Attorney’s Office and News-Leader staff, from the Jan. property and obstructing or I Michelle Leigh Mobley $352 in fines. 8 court docket of Circuit Court opposing a police officer. pleaded guilty to aggravated I Wendy Renee Pickett Judge Robert Foster. I Gregory Martin Henry battery with a deadly weapon. pleaded guilty to two charges of I Andrew Scott Aytes plead- pleaded guilty to grand theft. Adjudication was withheld and forging bank bills or promis- ed not guilty to molestation of He was adjudicated guilty and Mobley was sentenced to one sory notes and three charges of a victim under the age of 12. sentenced to time served in the year of community control and uttering forged bills. She was I Andy Ricky Brown was Nassau County Jail and six ordered to serve 100 hours of adjudicated guilty and sen- adjudicated guilty for a convic- months of probation. Henry is community service, undergo a tenced to 15 months in a state tion of grand theft. He was sen- to have no contact with his vic- drug and alcohol evaluation prison with credit for time tenced to 90 days in the Nassau tim and was ordered to pay and complete recommended served and ordered to pay $348 County Jail and ordered to pay $348 in court costs, $100 to the treatment. She was ordered to in court costs, $100 to the State $900 in restitution. State Attorney’s Office, a $150 have no contact with her vic- Attorney’s Office and a $150 I Jamie Ryan Crowther public defender’s lien and an tim other than a letter of apol- public defender’s lien. Pickett denied violating probation for a undetermined amount of resti- ogy she was ordered to write. will not be prosecuted for three SHANNON MALCOM/NEWS-LEADER conviction of fraudulent use of tution. Mobley was also ordered to pay additional charges of forging Assistant State Attorney Stephen Bledsoe, left, and a credit card. I A trial date of May 11 was $348 in court costs, $100 to the bank bills or promissory notes Assistant State Attorney Wesley White, new director of I Michael Nathaniel set for John Robert Hernandez State Attorney’s Office, a $150 and two additional charges of the Nassau County State Attorney’s Office, look on as Dunbar pleaded guilty to utter- on charges of sale or delivery of public defender’s lien and $352 uttering forged bills. the murder trial of David Eugene Johnson begins ing forged bills. He was adju- marijuana, possession of less in fines. I A trial date of Feb. 9 was Monday. Johnson, below, is flanked by his attorneys dicated guilty and sentenced to than 20 grams of marijuana, I Christopher Leah Parker set for Leroy Patrick Thomas Ross Haine, left, and Russ Smith. 13 months in a state prison and tampering with a witness and pleaded guilty to burglary to a on a charge of felony battery. ordered to pay $348 in court armed robbery. dwelling. He was adjudicated I Michael Vrabley admit- costs, $100 to the State I Cynthia Marie Hubbard guilty and sentenced to 15 ted to violating probation for a Attorney’s Office, a $150 public pleaded not guilty to cruelty to months in a state prison and conviction of possession of defender’s lien and $2,578.79 animals and child neglect. ordered to pay $105 in restitu- heroin. He was adjudicated in restitution. Dunbar will not I Richard Alan Hutchinson tion, $348 in court costs, $100 to guilty and sentenced to time be prosecuted on an additional pleaded guilty to grand theft. the State Attorney’s Office and served in the Nassau County charge of uttering forged bills. Adjudication was withheld, and a $150 public defender’s lien. Jail and his probation was I Justin Lee Garrett plead- Hutchinson was sentenced to I Paul Wallace Remar revoked and terminated. ed guilty to burglary to a struc- five years of probation and pleaded guilty to aggravated I Steven Marcus Woods ture or conveyance and grand ordered to pay $74,121 in resti- battery and possession of admitted to violating probation theft. He was adjudicated guilty tution. cocaine. Adjudication was with- for a conviction of possession of and sentenced to time served in I Otis Lee Jones pleaded held and he was sentenced to a controlled substance. He was the Nassau County Jail and guilty to possession of cocaine time served in the Nassau adjudicated guilty and sen- ordered to pay $348 in court and possession of less than 20 County Jail and 18 months of tenced to six months in the costs, $100 to the State grams of marijuana. Jones was probation. He was ordered to Nassau County Jail. Attorney’s Office and a $150 adjudicated guilty and sen- public defender’s lien. tenced to time served in the I David Alan Grant II plead- Nassau County Jail and ordered ed guilty to burglary of an unoc- to pay $448 in court costs, $100 cupied building and admitted to the State Attorney’s Office to violating probation for a con- and a $150 public defender’s viction of possession of a con- lien. WE BUY GOLD!! trolled substance. Grant was I Joseph Lee Lunsford adjudicated guilty and sen- pleaded guilty to battery by an Act 2 begins in tenced to two years in a state inmate. He was adjudicated Coins • Silverware • Jewelry prison. He was ordered to pay guilty and sentenced to 13 $348 in court costs, $100 to the months in a state prison and State Attorney’s Office and a ordered to pay $348 in court murder trial $150 public defender’s lien. costs, $100 to the State

SHANNON MALCOM Johnson if he said his uncle "CIS helps me by providing someone to help me with my homework and gives me something to News-Leader did this?” eat. It's not easy to succeed but now I have help. INSTANT CASH Johnson, now 25, has been The world is more challenging than some people think." Nearly three years after the in custody at the Nassau murder trial of David Eugene County Jail since his arrest in For Precious Metals Johnson ended with a hung July 2001. He is also accused of jury, a new trial on the same the unrelated August 1998 case, same charges, started murder of Romaine Moss and Platinum/Silver/Gold again Monday morning. faces several other, unrelated, The players were, for the felony charges including bur- most part, different – the pros- glary, assault and battery, bat- ecutors and defense attorneys tery on a law enforcement offi- are different this time around, cer, resisting arrest with and of course a new jury has violence and violating proba- Support... been chosen. But the opening tion for a conviction in 2000 of SEA BREEZE arguments largely remained shooting or throwing deadly the same. missiles and burglary to a Communities In Schools 213 Centre Street • 904-277-0607 Assistant State Attorney structure. of Nassau County Wesley White, having been The trial is expected to con- 516 South 10th Street, Suite 205 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 named director of the Nassau clude by the end of the week. (904) 321-2000 • [email protected] County State Attorney’s Office, [email protected] www.cisnassau.org NLPSA gave the prosecution’s open- ing statements as Assistant State Attorney Stephen Bledsoe, Assistant State Attorney Robert Lippelman and presiding Circuit Court Judge Robert M. Foster, looked on at the Nassau County Judicial Annex in Yulee. Johnson is charged with the June 2001 murder of 64- year-old Fernandina Beach woman Antonia Gerald. She was found dead in her Seventh Street home on June 16, 2001, by her landlord. She had been “brutally” stabbed to death. Prosecutors believe Johnson, who was 17 at the time, stabbed Gerald to death, in the process cutting his own hand badly enough to require a visit to the emergency room at Baptist Medical Center Nassau. Johnson’s attorneys agree Johnson was at Gerald’s house the day she was murdered, but they say Johnson witnessed his uncle, Alfonso Williams, murder Gerald after she refused to give him money. Johnson was cut, they say, when he tried to intervene and stop Williams from attacking the woman. “Mr. Johnson attempted to intervene ... he tried to get in the middle of it ... his hand got cut in the process ... and he had no option but to try to save himself,” said Ross Haine, one of Johnson’s defense attorneys. “There was nothing he could do to stop his uncle.” White pointed out to the jury that Johnson changed his story several times while talk- ing to emergency room staff and, later, police. He also claims Johnson told his girl- friend that Gerald was dead and that she had been stabbed to death, although he did not mention her by name, before her body had been found. “He tells his girlfriend and her sister details that only the killer could know,” White said. “He told them, ‘A white woman is dead in the house ... the air conditioner is on,’ ... he told them that her face, head and neck were stabbed and that the knife was still there.” Haine told the jury Johnson changed stories because he was scared. “Consider the dynamics of the situation,” he said. “Johnson is 17 years old ... and what would happen to Mr. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

14A WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009 NEWS News-Leader ‘Pool dancers’ stay vigorous

HEATHER A. PERRY News-Leader ‘It’s not your grand- It was almost time for water ma’s water aerobics.’ aerobics class to begin one sum- mer morning when the small INSTRUCTOR AUDREY group of women waiting to enter SCHONINGER the pool heard a little boy say, “We have to get out now who will turn 71 on Jan. 23. because the pool dancing ladies Ann Mattayaw was inspired are coming.” to join the class after attending That’s how the pool dancers an 80th birthday party for Jean got their name. Hanna four years ago. Rain or shine, summer or “I said she was in excellent winter, you’ll find this lively health for 80 years old and she group of women going through told me it was because of the their paces at the Atlantic water aerobics.” Avenue Recreation Center pool. Kathleen Minor’s doctor told Instructor Audrey Schonin- her to lose weight and get in the ger has a great deal of admira- pool. “I came here a year ago tion and respect for her stu- and I could barely walk. Now I dents. love it!” “These ladies are so vigor- When asked if inclement 4 a.m. I looked out our bedroom window and saw 3 beautiful bucks. I ous! Many of them have arthri- weather interferes with their loaded my truck and drove to our hunt club for the day. In the evening, the tis and have said that if it weren’t workout, Gaw replied, “You’re boys and I were discussing our day of hunting. I mentioned the three deer for the pool, they wouldn’t be I saw earlier. You see, we just watch the animals at Reddeer, we don't hunt wet anyway, so what’s the dif- them, we can't, they are all named! Come by, the coffee is on. able to walk.” ference if it rains on you?” Class members and instruc- While the pool is heated to DEERTRACKS tors get a kick out of watching 86 degrees, Kentucky native Lee Do not let your plumbing be a problem. Come by, call or email Dale, Daniel visitors’ reactions when they Sipple who moved here in 1979 or Dustin – [email protected]. The showroom and counter sales attempt the class. won’t go to water aerobics if the are open to the public. Advice is free! “It really is fun when the outdoor temperature dips below DEERWALK youngsters are coming in and 50 degrees. their tongues are hanging out, Visit our neighborhood! Jan's Quilt and Stitch, Sweet Granny's, TopStitch “Above that, I have a wet suit. and Family Chapel. Call 261-4066 to lease. trying to keep up. They can’t It keeps the wind off you.” believe these grandmothers are Once the winter class is over, doing this so easily.” Sipple says the women “run like Despite the inability of some hell, grab their big fuzzy robes young people to keep up with and dash to their cars.” the senior pool dancers, it is a In addition to enjoying each very safe workout for someone other’s company, Schoninger recovering from an injury or says the women look out for one 474390 E. S.R. 200 surgery and is beneficial to peo- another. Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 ple of any age. “If someone doesn’t show up, 800-719-2821 “The deep-water workout is they’ll call her and make sure CFC 1426558 FL CFC 057478–GA MPR 006661 very gentle on the joints she’s all right. Sometimes they 277-3942 because there is no impact at go out to lunch or eat lunch by all,” explained Schoninger. “You the pool. It’s just a great group.” The water aerobics class don’t have to know how to swim All the pool dancers agree goes through its workout at because you wear a belt and you the class is not only beneficial to the Atlantic Avenue don’t have to get your hair wet.” their health, it’s also a wonder- Recreation Center pool, Pool dancer Isabel Gaw has ful social network. top. “We have a ball. We been doing water aerobics since “This is not just a water aer- really enjoy it,” said Lee back in the 1960s. obics class,” said Gaw, “it’s more Sipple, above. “We have “I started in New Jersey and like a family. I’ll tell you, when great instructors and they it followed me to Australia, Ohio, my husband (Ed) died, they work your butt off.” Georgia and finally when we saved my life.” PHOTOS BY HEATHER A. PERRY moved here in 1987.” Water aerobics instructors NEWS-LEADER Gaw believes the water aer- include Schoninger, Kym obics is critical to her health. Dunton and Debbie Cotner. “In 2000 I had a heart attack For more information, call and had a quadruple bypass the the Atlantic Avenue Recreation next day, so I knew I had to keep Center at 277-7350. up with something,” said Gaw, [email protected] CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009 NEWS-LEADER / FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA Pirates top Warriors, Bulldogs to push record to 16-1 BETH JONES we’ll treat each game as a unique situation.” in the fourth quarter, but the game was much a rematch with the Hornets at 7:30 p.m. News-Leader The Pirates led 40-33 at halftime and 63-53 closer than the score would indicate.” “It would take a great effort by all our players after three quarters. The Warriors won the fourth The Pirates outscored the Bulldogs 29-9 in the to get a win against Yulee,” Schreiber said. The Pirates are now 16-1 and 6-1 in the district quarter, outscoring the host Pirates 20-16. final quarter. “Hopefully we learned that this week. with wins against the Warriors and Bulldogs Zach Rocheleau led the Pirates with 21 points, “This was an important district game for us,” “We poured our heart and soul into the over the weekend. including five three-pointers. He also had four Schreiber said. “I’m not taking away from our Ribault game. I’m disappointed how we came The Pirates edged the West Nassau Warriors rebounds and as many steals. players to get two wins this week, but our focus back from that.” 79-73 Friday. Carlos Holcey added 15 points and had three needs to be on playing as well as we possibly The FBHS Lady Pirates, who could muster “This is a prime example of a team that has boards, five assists and three steals. Patrick can.” just five points in the first half, lost 46-20 to had some success in that it was going to be an Garvin and Tai Alford had nine points each. Rocheleau was again the top scorer with 24 Baldwin Thursday. easy game for us,” said Matt Schreiber, Garvin had eight rebounds, an assist and two points. Holcey scored 22 and had six rebounds, “As always, the girls did not give up and had Fernandina Beach High School boys basketball steals. Alford had five rebounds, four assists and five assists and seven steals. Garvin chipped in a much better effort in the second half with both coach. “West Nassau, a team that we kind of five steals. nine points to go along with seven rebounds, their defense and their offense,” said Mike had our way with earlier in the year, came in On Saturday, the Pirates hit the road for one two assists and two steals. Chris Keffer pulled Landtroop, head girls basketball coach at FBHS. determined that wasn’t going to happen again. of two remaining district games. They played at down nine boards and had two assists and two Mackenzie McBride led the Lady Pirates with “They played much better than they did ear- Bolles and beat the hosts 71-42. steals. six points. lier in the year and we didn’t seem to have the “The score is misleading,” Schreiber said. The Pirates, who were just out of the top 10 On Monday, the Lady Pirates fell to Episcopal focus we’ve had. “We only led by two at halftime and by nine at the rankings in the state last week, play just one “Let’s hope we learned a lesson from it and end of three quarters. We were able to pull away game this week. They travel to Yulee Friday for HOOPS Continued on 2B PIRATES VS. HORNETS Grapplers win over Senators BETH JONES News-Leader

The Pirate wrestlers opened 2009 with a win Jan. 7. Fernandina defeat- ed host Fletcher 50-25. “The highlight was the effort of our captains (Ian Muir and Donnie Moore),” said Mark Durr, wrestling coach at Fernandina Beach High School. “They were matched up with Fletcher’s two best wrestlers and they came through. We all thought it was Ian’s best match of the year. “This was Donnie’s first match after an injury, but he showed no signs of having lost any of his skills or tough- ness. Donnie epitomizes the attitude we want all of our guys to have on the mat. “It was also an especially satisfying victory because of how Fletcher real- PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER ly kind of took it to us last year. We of The Fernandina Beach High School girls soccer team hosted the Yulee Lady Hornets Thursday. The home team won 8-0 early in the sec- course used that memory as motiva- ond half. Lauren Moule, left, Hope Swan, Sheila Sipes, Joanna Pagel, Rachel Gillespie, Mariah Vos, Michelle Duprey and Sarah Head all tion in preparation of this match.” scored for the Lady Pirates. Liba Buchanan had a pair of assists and FBHS got one apiece from Mariah Vos, Moule, Emma Feakes and Muir defeated Fletcher’s Fong in a Tara Whitaker, right. Also pictured is Ginny Vos, center. The Lady Pirates improved to 12-6-2 with a 4-0 shutout at Trinity Christian 9-6 decision. Moore pinned Harris in Saturday. Gillespie, Jennifer Stelmach, Moule and Buchanan scored and Savannah Young and Meghan Smith had the assists. The Lady 5:28. Pirates hosted West Nassau Tuesday, senior night for the Lady Pirates. They host Episcopal Thursday, the regular season finale before the Mason Park, 112 pounds, pinned district tournament Jan. 20-23 at Bolles. Flores in 58 seconds. John Morrissey (125) pinned Wilkening in 2:43. Garrett Sharpe (130) pinned Cote in 4:28. Tyler York pinned Anderson with 12 seconds left in the first period. Jordan Tudor (140) pinned Harpster in 2:15. At 152, Sean Watkins pinned Billman in 4:52. Lilly McCloskey (103) picked up a Pirate win by forfeit. Beau Baxter (119) lost to Chinloy 18-8. Pit LeBrun (145) lost by pin in 4:50 to Richie. Trevor Smith (171) lost by pin with 1:44 left in the first period. Matt Roberts (215) lost to Tillis 16-12. Conner Lawrence (285) lost by pin in 2:15 to Penalba. “Both Donnie and Ian carried their momentum into the Clay tournament this weekend,” Durr said. “Donnie took second place in the most difficult tournament we will be in this year until the state tournament.” Muir also medaled, taking sixth place in his weight class. FBHS finished 12th of 27 schools, “which we were happy with, but we were more impressed with how well we wrestled, especially on the second PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER day of the tournament,” Durr said. Fernandina Beach Middle School’s girls and boys basketball teams hosted The Pirate grapplers host First Yulee Friday and host all the county teams through Thursday, the final day of Coast High School on Thursday and the county tournament. Left, Yulee’s Derrick Henry wins the battle for a Sandalwood and Episcopal Jan. 21. rebound with FBMS’s Cole Willis. Center, Greg Basnight with a layup for the The latter will be senior night for the FBMS Pirates. Right, the girls fight for a rebound. Pirate grapplers. Memo to Gator fans: Flaunt it while you got it he University of Florida’s slow down on the not look beyond the SEC East to capturing of a second BCS recruiting trail, find a Tennessee team that, outside national championship in which bodes well of what appears now to be a fluke T three years has to feel sur- for Florida’s SEC East championship in 2007, has real to fans who have lived and died chances to remain been pretty ordinary. And if that’s with their football team since before a big-time player in not convincing enough, ask an FSU former head coach Steve Spurrier the title hunt for fan who held ’Nole allegiance before made them relevant on a national the foreseeable 2000 if he or she ever envisioned a level. Those fans, as well as the future. Florida’s relationship with mediocrity for the newer breed who have been bred on coach anticipates better part of eight years after such numerous championships, need to the day when he a dominating run in the 1990s. stop and smell the roses. Because, has five star All I’m saying is, Florida fans as the grammatically incorrect say- SPORTS recruits backing up should bask in the limelight of the ing goes, “It don’t get no better than TALK five star recruits at Gators’ current run, because you this.” every position and never know when your team’s last Prior to 1990, a 6-5 season and a JOHN L. he beats the high national championship might indeed Freedom Bowl invitation made for CRAWFORD school halls hard be its last national championship, if some giddy Gators who hadn’t a enough to realize you get my drift. When you feel the clue that former Alabama coach that dream. need to be humble about Florida’s Bear Bryant doubled as a prophet As bright as the future seems, accomplishments, Gator fans, type when he called Florida “a sleeping however, Gator fans should take a the term “Roady’s Humanitarian giant.” mental snapshot of this Florida pro- Bowl” into Google and take a gander Eighteen years, eight SEC cham- gram and file it under, “The Good at that hideous blue field in Boise. hosted by your Dawg friend and rest of the college football world, pionships and three national titles Ol’ Days,” because that trip to Then put on your 2008 national dare him or anyone else to dispute whose fans are undoubtedly trying later, current head coach Urban Miami Gardens last week might championship shirt, your 2008 SEC the greatness of the Gators. very hard to forget about the Florida Meyer continues to feed the giant someday return full circle to a red- championship hat, slide your bever- As another old (and grammatical- Gators, where two of the last three that was awakened by the Ol’ Ball eye to Shreveport and the age into that 2006 national champi- ly flawed) saying goes, “You got to crystal balls reside. Coach and is threatening to create a Independence Bowl. Not saying it onship koozie, grab your car keys flaunt it while you got it.” Well, Gator dynasty to mirror Florida’s west will, especially under Meyer’s watch, held together by your trusty 2006 fans, your team’s on a better roll John L. Crawford’s column coast counterpart, USC. Meyer has but it could. SEC championship key chain, head than any program in the country. appears Wednesdays. E-mail him at given no indication that he plans to Those who don’t think so need to the backyard barbecue being Now get out there and remind the [email protected]. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

2B WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009 SPORTS News-Leader PIRATE SOCCER SPORTS SHORTS Training for Gate River Run lunches. The Lighthouse 89.3 FM will be on hand playing music and welcoming guests. Runners and walkers of all ages and abili- For information, call League Commissioner ties are invited to train for the Gate River Run Ernie Stuckey at 261-6083. at 8 a.m. Saturdays through March 7 at the Amelia Parkway Medical Plaza, 2416 Lynndale Road. There will be a 30-minute talk Registered shoot Jan. 17 on fitness and training, followed by runs or Amelia Shotgun Sports, 86300 Hot Shot walks of increasing distance. Call 261-0698 or Trail in Yulee, will host a NSCA registered visit felixortho.com forinformation. shoot Jan. 17 with two flights. The first flight is at 9 a.m. and the second one is at 1 p.m. Call Pirates on the Run 753-4619 for information. Registration is now open for the 2009 Pirates on the Run 5K/10K and children’s First Coast Fire tryouts PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER runs Feb. 21. This year’s race will feature a First Coast Fire girls fast pitch softball try- The Fernandina Beach High School boys soccer team honored its seniors Thursday new headquarters, at St. Peter’s Episcopal outs are from 2-5 p.m. Jan. 18 at Yulee High night at Pirate Field. They are, from left, Jared DeStefano, Max Shaw, Kinsey Church in downtown Fernandina Beach; a School. E-mail [email protected]. Langshaw, Brian Valdes, Drew Deangelo, Maxx McInerney, Nick Misiaszek, William new route, including a cross-country segment Hunt, Jacob Cavender and Stephen Ardis. Below, the entire Pirate soccer team through the Egans Creek Greenway; and a Pop Warner coaches includes, front row from left, Nathan Shiver, Adam Buechler, Kinsey Langshaw, Jason free pancake breakfast for all registered run- Olbina, Chris Head, Jazz Tomasetti, Mason Suhr, Connor Nelson, Davis Haney, Chris ners ($5 for non-runners). The race will also Fernandina Beach Pop Warner is accept- Castro; back row, Coach Dan Snyder, Landon Kovalick, Jared DeStefano, Max Shaw, feature Champion Chip timing, Fernandina ing applications for all 2009 football and cheer Brian Valdes, Maxx McInerney, William Hunt, Nick Misiaszek, Jacob Cavender, Pirates Club members along the race route, head and assistant coaches. Contact Stacy Stephen Ardis, Drew Deangelo, Robbie Phillips, Ian Paul, Coach Joshua Dunn. The door prizes at the post-race awards ceremony Black at 310-6079. Leave a message. Pirates hosted the Yulee Hornets and won 11-0 in the first half. and long-sleeve T-shirts for the first 400 regis- tered runners. Umpires needed Fees for the 5K/10K will be $20 through Baseball and softball umpires can join the Feb. 15 or $15 for members of the local run- River City Umpires Association. Call Terry ning club, Amelia Island Runners. From Feb. Padgett at (904) 879-6442 or Aaron Knowles 16 through race day, registration will be $25 at (904) 962-7184. Visit www.rivercityumps. for everyone. There will also be half-mile and com for information. one-mile fun runs for children 10 and younger, with a $10 registration. Walkers are also wel- come to sign up for the 5K event. Sailing Club meets Registration forms are available at various The Amelia Island Sailing Club meets the locations, including Nassau Health Foods on first Tuesday at the Kraft Athletic Club. Social T.J. Courson Road, the YMCA on Citrona hour is at 6:30 p.m; the meeting starts at 7:30 Drive and Club 14 Fitness on South 14th p.m. Call Commodore Joe Blanchard at 277- Street. Forms can also be downloaded from 4257 or visit www.ameliaislandsailing.org. AmeliaIslandRunners.com, where online reg- istration is also available. For information, visit Challenger Bowling the website or call (904) 624-0027. Nassau Challenger Bowling League for the physically and mentally challenged meets the Elm Street Little League second Saturday of the month from 3-5 p.m. Elm Street Little League will hold sign-ups at the Strikers Family Bowling Center in Lloyd, Shelly overall champions for baseball and softball for the 2009 season Yulee. Call Melinda Willaford at 261-3136 for from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 17, 24 and 31. Fee information. Conducted by the Hurri- First-round leader Joshua Lee is $40 for the first child with an additional $10 cane Junior Golf Tour, the of Orange Park fell to third for siblings. Call President Wayne Peterson at Yoga classes JWU Series at Ponte Vedra place after carding 75 in the 753-1663 or e-mail him at pete2305@bell- Inn & Club Lagoon Course is final round and a tournament south.net. Coaches, managers, board mem- • Y Yoga, 961687-201E Gateway Blvd., a 36-hole stroke play event. total of 145. bers and volunteers are sought. offers a stretch and strengthening class, The final round saw fierce Jacqueline Shelly of pilates, yin, yoga core ball, yoga for longevity, beach yoga and basic yoga. Call 415-9642. winds and cool temperatures Fernandina Beach claimed Yulee Little League sign-ups making it quite a challenge the overall girls title by card- • Dome Healing Center, 5024 First Coast for the field on Sunday. ing a final round 77 and a Yulee Little League registration is from 10 Hwy., offers Sivananda/Amrit style yoga for all Lloyd Shelly Bryan Lloyd of Fernandina tournament total 153. Shelly a.m. to noon Jan. 17 and 24, from 4:30-6:30 levels and Amrit Yoga Nidra Meditation and Beach captured the overall was able to hold off fellow p.m Jan. 26-29. Tryouts will be Jan. 30-31. Relaxation classes. Call 277-3663 or visit boys title by carding a three- tied him with Joseph Stewart playing competitor Irene Jung Fee is $75 per child; siblings are additional domehealingcenter.com. under-par 67 in the final of St. Augustine, who posted a of Jacksonville. Jung carded $50 each. Birth certificate and proof of resi- • Kinderstudios, 528 S. Eighth St., offers round. Lloyd made eight final round of 71. 75 in the final round for a two- dency required. yoga for adults. Call 321-2864. birdies on the day, six of In the first playoff hole, day total of 156, giving her Umpires clinic is from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. • Anytime Fitness, 463646 SR 200 Suite 4 which came in a row during Lloyd played two magnificent second place. 14 and 21. Manager/coaches meeting is at in Yulee. Call 225-8400 or visit www.anytime the middle of his round. shots to leave himself an easy For information, visit 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5. Opening day is March 7. fitness.com. Lloyd’s two-day total of 143 two-putt par for the victory. www.hjgt.org. • Personal Best Sports. Visit www.Per Soccer registration sonalBestSports.net or call Deborah Dunham, (904) 624-0027. Amelia Island Youth Soccer online regis- Ebony Peterson led the Lady Pirates with 11 • Island Rejuvacations offers yoga and HOOPS Continued from 1B tration is open for the spring season. Visit lunch at Nassau Health Foods, 833 T.J. points. She also had eight rebounds as did www.aiysoccer.org. Register in person from 9- 53-34 at home. Courson Road. Call 277-3158. Lindsey Young. Sarah Parker scored eight points. 11 a.m. Jan. 17 and from 5-7 p.m. Jan. 15 at “Down the entire game, the Lady Pirates bat- She and Symone Mitchell had four rebounds the concession stand at the fields on Bailey tled back to within 11 with 3:46 left in the game, apiece. Road. Zumba classes but could not find the offense to sustain the The Lady Pirates (3-8) travel to West Nassau New players must mail a copy of their birth • Kinderstudios, 528 S. Eighth St. Call comeback,” Landtroop said. “These girls never Thursday and host Bolles Friday for the final certificate to 96270 High Pointe Drive, Alexandra Carroll at 415-0954. quit and kept playing till the buzzer and I am very home game of the season. They play at Trinity Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. Call Raquel at • Bean School of Dance, 25 N. Third St. proud to coach this group of girls.” Jan. 22 and at Yulee Jan. 23. 753-0602. Call 261-DANC. • A Chance To Dance, 474378 SR200. Call Babe Ruth registration 753-3407 or email [email protected]. • Anytime Fitness, 463646 SR 200 Suite 4 Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth is holding in Yulee. Call 225-8400 or visit www.anytime Rhinos, Reds play Saturday at UNF registration for the spring season for baseball fitness.com. and softball. Register players online at • Club 14 Fitness, 1114 South 14th St., World Champions Leeds and under will be admitted Parking is in Lot 18 at the www.leaguelineup/fernandina or at the ball- Fernandina Beach. Call 261-0557. Rhinos are back in the U.S. free. Tickets may also be pur- north end of the UNF cam- park. Fees are $90 ($95) if registered through for their preseason training chased at Bad Ass Coffee, pus. Gates open at 1 p.m. with Jan. 17; and $105 ($110) from Jan. 18 until camp and will take on Super 11925 Beach Blvd.; Walk- the Jack Del Rio Football vs. teams are full. Fitness programs League newcomers Salford about Cafe on Atlantic Boule- Rugby Challenge starting at 2 Register in person from 9 a.m. to noon • OutFIT outdoor fitness and conditioning City Reds in the Champions vard at Hodges Boulevard; p.m. and kickoff for the game Jan. 17. The ballpark is located at 1001 program for men and women of all levels to Stampede 2009 Challenge and Time Out Sports Grill, at 2:30 p.m. ATMs will to Beech St. in Fernandina Beach. get in better shape with whole body exercise match Saturday on the cam- 13799 Beach Blvd. in Jackson- operating on site; all game regimens that develop upper and lower body pus of the University of North ville (cash or check only). day transactions are cash Shriners football game strength, endurance, core strength, speed Florida in Jacksonville. A media press conference only. and agility includes daily workouts, nutritional The Rhinos, who played will be held Friday at the There will be live enter- The 20th annual Florida Shrine Bowl guidance, fitness education. Classes are Australian outfit South Syd- Outback Steakhouse on Point tainment. The Jacksonville Football Game to benefit 22 Shrine-owned Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:45 ney Rabbitohs at UNF’s Meadows Way near 9A and Axe Maiden cheerleaders will Orthopedic and Burn Hospitals for kids 18 a.m. or 9 a.m. Visit www.PersonalBestSports. Hodges Stadium in Jackson- Baymeadows from 11:45 a.m. be selling $1 raffle tickets years old and younger takes place at 2 p.m. net or call 624-0027. ville last year, return to the until 12:30 p.m. Both teams throughout the crowd to raise Jan. 17 at Mandarin High School, 3841 • Anytime Fitness, 463646 SR 200 Suite 4 Sunshine State for a 10-day and officials will be on hand. money for the Jack Del Rio Greenland Drive in Jacksonville. Eighty all- in Yulee, offers step and sculpt, strength train- training camp, culminating in The conference is open to the Foundation, The USO and star athletes from high schools in 10 Florida ing and abs, body sculpt and step aerobics. the challenge match against general public for player auto- Dream Come True. counties compete. Call 225-8400 or visit www.anytimefitness. Salford City Reds. Salford will graphs and pictures. Prizes include an Tickets are available at the Morocco com. FitKidz for ages 4-11 is also offered. Call return to the top flight of A post-game event will be American glag that was flown Shrine, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Road, or by call- 699-5408 or e-mail [email protected]. European rugby league after held at Mavericks at the over an Afghanistan Marine ing (904) 642-5200, ext 13. Advance tickets • Club 14 Fitness, 1114 South 14th St., being awarded one of just 14 Jacksonville Landing from 5-8 base Sept. 11, a signed Greg are $7.50 and tickets at the gate are $8, $3 offers nutritional counseling, personal training, franchises to compete in the p.m. Tickets are limited to the Norman golf hat, an auto- for students. group fitness and cycling, strength training Super League competition. first 1,000 fans. Players will be graphed Jaguar Maurice and cardio, childcare, juice bar, tanning and Tickets, which start at $10, available for autographs and Jones-Drew jersey, $100 din- Pro wrestling Jan. 17 saunas. Visit www.club14fitness.com. are available on the Jackson- photographs. The event is ner gift certificates, jerseys Pro wrestling returns to the Atlantic Avenue • The McArthur Family YMCA, 1915 ville Axemen’s website, open to those 18 years old from both teams and many Citrona Drive, offers various fitness programs. www.jaxaxe.com. Children 10 and up. Tickets are $5. other prizes. Recreation Center in Fernandina Beach Jan. 17 with a 7:30 p.m. bell time. Continental Call 261-1080. Visit www.firstcoastymca.org. Championship Wrestling’s annual Stampede Programs are also offered in Yulee (call 225- returns with a 20-man over-the-top rope battle 2550) and Hilliard (call (904) 845-2733). 2009 SCHEDULES royal. The main event is a “Fernandina street • Amelia Island Personal Fitness, Amelia fight” between champion “Rock and Roll” Parkway Medical Plaza, 2416 Lynndale Road, FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Jan. 30- District TBA Jan. 26-30 District at Episcopal TBA Chris Turner versus Jarrod Micheals. Suite 100, is a personal training studio dedi- Boys Basketball cated to promoting lifelong health and fitness JJan. 16 at Yulee 6/7:30 FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Fans will also see the debut of rookie tag Jan. 20 at Trinity 6/7:30 Wrestling Girls Soccer through appropriate exercise and nutrition, Jan. 23 EPISCOPAL* 6/7:30 Jan. 15 FIRST COAST 6:00 Jan. 15 at West Nassau 5:30 team sensations, the Marcs Brothers, as they Jan. 24 at Hilliard 6/7:30 Jan. 21 SANDALWOOD 5:00 take on the CCW tag team champions, The focusing on preventing diabetes, cancer and Jan. 27 BOLLES 6/7:30 Jan. 23-24 Terry Parker JV dual 3:00 YULEE HIGH SCHOOL heart disease and also working with clients Jan. 30-31 JOHNNY T. SMITH (county) Feb. 7 District 3-1A TBA Boys Soccer Wranglers. The 6-foot-6 “walking attitude” Feb. 9-14 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT TBA Feb. 13-16 Region 1-1A at Starke TBA Jan. 15 at West Nassau 7:30 who may have sustained injuries or have had *District 4-3A games to determine seeding Feb. 19-21 State at Lakeland 10:00 Kevin Tool and the mysterious Vega will also FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL make their debuts. Many more matches are joint replacements. Call 261-0698 for informa- YULEE HIGH SCHOOL FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Girls Soccer tion. The studio is open six days a week. Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Jan. 15 EPISCOPAL 6:00 on this blockbuster card. Jan. 15 TRINITY CHRISTIAN 6/7:30 Jan. 15 at West Nassau 6:00 Jan. 20-23 District at Bolles TBA Jan. 16 FERNANDINA BEACH 6/7:30 Jan. 16 BOLLES 6:00 Partial proceeds benefit the Fernandina Jan. 20 BOLLES 6/7:30 Jan. 22 TRINITY 6:00 YULEE MIDDLE SCHOOL Beach High School band. Tickets are $8 at Ice, sportsplex open Jan. 23 at West Nassau 6/7:30 Jan. 23 at Yulee 6:00 Basketball Jan. 30-31 Johnny T. Smith (FBHS) Jan. 24 at Hilliard 6:00 Jan. 15 at Fernandina 2/3:45 the door and $7 in advance. Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex is open. The Feb. 3 TRINITY CATHOLIC 5:30/7 Jan. 27 at Baker County 6:00 Jan. 17 County at FBMS Feb. 2-7 District 4-3A at Baldwin TBA Note: Girls play first except Jan. 15 existing rink and the Metro Square Office Park YULEE HIGH SCHOOL ownership group have decided to bring both Girls Basketball FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL Old Timers, gear up Jan. 16 at Bishop Snyder 6:00 Boys Soccer Basketball the existing ice and sports facility together to Jan. 21 BOLLES 6:00 Jan. 16 MIDDLEBURG 5:30/7:20 Jan. 15 COUNTY CHAMP. 5/6:15 Practices for the annual Old Timers foot- Jan. 23 FERNANDINA BEACH 6:00 Jan. 20 at Ridgeview 5:30/7:20 Jan. 20 Conference semifinal ball game are under way at at the Ybor offer 100,000 square feet of sports and meet- Jan. 27 HILLIARD 6:00 Jan. 22 at Wolfson 5:30/7:20 Jan. 22 Conference finals Alvarez fields on Bailey Road in Fernandina ing space to Jacksonville. Beach. Call president David Tate at 753-4804 The new combined entity will continue to for information. offer hockey and figure skating programs, and NNowow AAvvailableailable atat thethe News-LeaderNews-Leader!! will expand to offer sports programming as Get a digital re-print of a photo that was well as a variety of camps. It offers over featured in your hometown newspaper. Opening day for softball league 20,000 continuous square feet of meeting Name ______Opening day for the Family Driven Softball space. Address ______League will be Feb. 7 at the Springhill Baptist Currently the facility is negotiating partner- Phone ______Edition Date______Church Softball Complex on Old Nassauville ships for event planning, team building, cater- Page Number______Road. The first pitch will be at 9 a.m. with ing and specialty programming. Cutline Description ______games continuing throughout the day. Public skating continues daily. Ice skating • 5x7 ❒ Color $7.00 ❒ Black & White $5.00 Other events scheduled are best dessert and hockey classes begin new sessions in • 8x10 ❒ Color $10.00 ❒ Black & White $7.00 contest, horseshoe toss competition and par- January. Payment due at time of order. You will be notified when order is ready for pick-up. ent/child sack races. First-, second- and third- Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex is located at 511 Ash Street • P.O. Box 766 3605 Philips Highway. Visit www.jaxiceand Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 place ribbons will be awarded. (904) 261-3696 Fax (904) 261-3698 Everyone is invited and admission is free. sportsplex.com or call (904) 399-3223 for Families are encouraged to bring picnic information. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009 SPORTS News-Leader 3B Swenson claims Should you be taking a divot? n almost every golf school I teach, However, most of the ground, it is generally behind the people ask if they should be taking us have some errors in ball (fat). This player loves the ball Wednesday blitz divots with their irons. They see our swings and this when it’s on the tee. Not when it’s on I the pros on TV taking quite a bit of prevents us from hit- the ground. The first full week of the turf on their iron shots and they seem to ting turf. Yes, you should be taking divots. The New Year was a bit breezy, GOLF NEWS never hit the ground. First, let’s look at If the club is work- better your technique is with your especially on Wednesday, for the impact of an iron shot. ing from a shut-face swing, the club will impact the ground the 58 players who came out Irons are shorter in length, so the position to a wide-open right after you impact the ball. The divot 2008, 28 of the eligible play- to participate in the blitz. It plane is slightly steeper, which should position through should be shallow, not deep. It will start ers took part. There was a was one of those days when cause some contact with the ground. impact, this twisting just in front of the ball and the divot will morning round of 18 holes the minuses far exceeded the When the club is swung at a reasonable open through impact be in the direction of the arc of the played by all 28, in which the pluses with Lind Swenson tak- speed, the club shaft flexes downward QUICK shallows the angle and swing (slightly left for right-handed top 20 scorers qualified for ing individual honors with an towards the ground because of centrifu- will affect the angle golfers). The longer shafted clubs, long the afternoon shootout. The GOLF 82 and plus 7 points. gal force. If the club face is working enough that divots are irons and the woods are not designed to 20 players were divided into Larry Brauda (79) finished through impact correctly (from open to TIPS hard to take. The club hit down but to sweep the ball. groups of 10 with the top four second at plus 4. There was a closed), this causes a slight digging will glide through Here’s to hitting shots where the finishers in each group quali- ED BOWE three-way tie for third place at effect. impact, not dig. club contacts the ball, then the turf, tak- fying to take part in a final plus 3 between Sam DuBose So, the more correctly a golfer Golfers who swing ing a shallow divot. shootout. (91), Larry Griner (95) and swings, the more likely they will take a on a flatter plane will usually pick the Ed Bowe is director of instruction for Sammy Alvarez emerged Bob Riley (83). divot when they swing. ball clean off the turf and, if they do hit the Amelia Island Plantation Golf School. Teamwise it was also one as the top winner with Jim of the lowest winning totals Roberts the runner-up. The with only one team ending up side winners from the first in the plus column. DuBose shootout of 10 players were (plus 3), Sammy Alvarez (80, Frank Finocchio and Dave Savannah cyclists stop, pedal through Amelia Island plus 2), Tom Roberts (79, Bandelin. The runners-up in A group of Savannah cyclists touring tors, elected officials, land developers, nesses of Northeast Florida.” plus 2) went from plus 7 to each group were Jack Croake through Northeast Florida could make lawyers and others. Visit Jacksonville joined counterpart plus 2 when Tim Goodrich and Jerry Dean. Jacksonville the lead city of Florida recre- They’ll begin their tour today in St. agencies in Nassau and St. Johns counties (88) came in minus 5 but Members of the Fernan- ational trails. Marys, Ga., then cross Thursday morning and, together with Visit Florida and the managed to win first place. dina Beach Men’s Golf They’re focusing hopes on some 20 on the Cumberland Sound Ferry before East Coast Greenway Alliance, published Griner (plus 3) got a bit of Association should check coastal Georgians, who for four days start- cycling trails along Amelia Island Parkway, the first guide to the East Coast Greenway help from Larry Hutchison with the pro shop about the ing Thursday, will cycle regional trails through Amelia Island Plantation and Little in Florida. (88, plus 1) as Allen upcoming Step Aside tourna- while also learning the politics of how Talbot Island State Park, through down- Trails the group will ride are part of Elefterion (84) also came in ment to be held Saturday. trails get built and don’t. They’re led by the town Jacksonville along the North Bank three long systems that range from a 150- minus 5 and Larry Luett (84, Savannah-based Coastal Georgia Green- Riverwalk and S-Line Trail, along the mile loop forming from Baldwin to minus 1) as the team finished Ladies mixer way, a group that wants to build a trails sys- Jacksonville-Baldwin Trail, Clay County’s Keystone Heights, Palatka, St. Augustine, second at minus 2. The Fernandina Beach tem back home. Black Creek Trail and along the wide side- Mayport and back to downtown To reflect how poor the Women’s Golf Association But the group’s tour of regional trails path through Ponte Vedra Beach. Jacksonville; a combined greenway-blue- scores for the day, there was members played a mixer Jan. — the Savannah-Northeast Florida “The group represents the kind of peo- way the 310-mile length of the St. Johns a three-way tie for third and 6 with a game of 3, 2, 1. Forty- Workshop on Wheels — will also focus ple touring by bicycle today,” says David River that’s a project of the St. Johns River fourth places at minus 5. The eight ladies played on a fairly local attention on the regional network of Strickland, chair of the SNF-WOW host Alliance, and the 3,000-mile ECG now 21 teams involved were Brauda mild day for the first event of trails forming around Jacksonville. Leaders committee. percent paved and off-road between Calais, (plus 4), Larry Gallo (92, the New Year. view SNF-WOW as a wake-up to trails for “They ride top-notch bikes and stay in Maine, and Key West. minus 4), Ron Dandurand The first place team everything from recreation, tourism and first class accommodations. As tourism After its first night in St. Marys B&Bs, (88, minus 2), Tommy Shave included Carol Molumphy, alternative transportation to safe routes turns increasingly ‘green’, these people the touring group will overnight at the (79, minus 3); Stan Miller (91, Nancy Speck, Terri Wright to school and for recruiting young urban visiting Jacksonville will help motivate us Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, plus 1), Mike Dowling (91, and Emily Baker with a score professionals. to develop trails more quickly and that Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, and at Amelia plus 1), John Bray (86, minus of 107. Second-place team The Savannah group includes educa- will benefit both the residents and busi- Island Plantation. 2), another minus 5 winner, included Linda Scott, Barbara Mickey Rushton (88); and Al Lauerman, Phyllis Lay and Jump (92, plus 2), Tony Glenda Babin with 113. On RUNNING EVENTS Janzyna (88, even), Dennis the third place team were Sassenger (89, minus 2) and Demi Milo, Javene Lamb, • The North Florida Chapter of the and each participant will agree to raise a Lynn Jennings. Jennings is a 1992 yet another minus 5 winner, Helen Hirsch and Sue National Multiple Sclerosis Society will minimum of $100 for NMSS-NFL. Olympic bronze medal winner, three- Hydie Peterson (86). Simpson at 114. The fourth- add a new fundraiser to its roster of Volunteer opportunities and event time world cross-country champion and It was a bit cooler and, place winners were Mary events beginning in 2009. The MS Mud sponsorships are available for individu- holder of 39 national titles in track, road more importantly, less windy, Ansley, Jean Taylor, Kathleen Run Jacksonville will be held Feb. 28, als and companies. Call (904) 332-6810 and cross-country running. on Friday for the 68 players Hilmer and Kathy Datelle marking the first time an event of this or visit www.nationalmssociety.org/FLN. An awards ceremony with entertain- taking part in the blitz as they with a score of 116. played the north and west type will be held in Northeast Florida. • Several hundred runners are ment follows Sunday’s half marathon. courses. Larry Griner had a The run is a 10K, boot camp-style expected to race through Key West’s Awards go to the first- through third- good week as he shot his Council on Aging event obstacle course race, with most of the historic Old Town and waterfront areas place male and female finishers in cate- best-ever round of 83 and plus The Council on Aging of obstacles surrounded by (or consisting Jan. 25 during the annual Key West Half gories ranging from age 14 and under to 11 points to take individual Nassau County’s third annual entirely of) mud. Individuals, teams of Marathon. Set to begin at 7 a.m., the age 75 and over. First-place overall honors. There was a tie for “Drive One for COA” Golf two and teams of five will compete for sporting challenge takes place on a flat, awards go to the top male and female, second and third at plus 8 Tournament is Feb. 16 prizes. fast 13.1-mile half-marathon course in first and second masters awards and between Bill Abee (83) and (President’s Day) at the The MS Mud Run Jacksonville will be the scenic island city. awards in the race’s military division. Ron Dandurand (83). North Hampton Golf Course. held on a parcel of open property at A registration booth will be set up The entry fee is $45 per person ($50 The team scores reflected Fee is $100 and includes Cecil Commerce Center from 8 a.m. to 3 from 5-8 p.m. Jan. 24 at Lands End per person on race day). The first 700 the improved weather and golf, cart and cookout dinner. p.m. Feb. 28. Food and beverage ven- Marina at the foot of Margaret Street. entrants receive a race T-shirt designed playing the north course as All proceeds benefit the COA dors will be available and entertainment Race packets may be picked up then. by a local artist. Proceeds benefit the two teams tied for first place transportation program’s is planned throughout the day to provide The registration booth also will be open Key West High School track program. at plus 15. The teams involved efforts to purchase new fans. a festival atmosphere for the event. A on race day starting at 6 a.m. For information and special racers’ were Hydie Peterson (76, Hole and tee sponsorships registration website is available at Events surrounding the race include accommodation rates, call event coordi- plus 7), Jim Greenwood (83, are $100. Mulligans will be www.mudrunjax.com. a Saturday night pasta party and a pres- nator Barbara Wright at (305) 296-7182 plus 6), Al Jump (90, plus 3), sold for $5 each. There will be Registration fees are $40 per person entation by renowned distance runner or e-mail [email protected]. Jim Roberts (76, minus 1) and door prizes, raffle items and a Dennis Sassenger (82, plus wine tasting. 6), Jerry Dean (74, plus 5), For information call Susan Pro Golf Weekly Update Ron Therriault (86, plus 5), Parry at 261-0701, ext. 117. Jerry Hudgens (103, minus Jan. 15 - 18, 2009 1). Museum tourney Led by Griner’s plus 11 and Jim Raffone (88, plus 2), The seventh annual This Week's PGA Tournament Preview Last Week On The PGA Tour the team that included Jim Amelia Island Museum of Edwards (86, minus 1) and History Golf Tournament will Sony Open in Hawaii Each January the Sony Open in Australia's Geoff Ogilvy Tournament Results be held Jan. 23 at the Golf Hawaii attracts 144 of the world's clinched his fifth PGA Tour title Bill Larrabee (94, minus 2) Defending: K.J. Choi 1st: Geoff Ogilvy Club of Amelia Island. greatest golf professionals to the with a final round 5-under par Purse: $1,120,000 came in third at plus 10. Total Purse: $5,400,000 Shotgun start is at noon. Waialae Country Club on the at the season-opening T-2nd: Anthony Kim & Davis Love III Abee’s plus 8 enabled his Yards: 7,060 island of Oahu. In the 1983 Sony Mercedes-Benz Championship Purse: $523,500 team of Rudy Campanale (95, There is a limited field. Par: 70 Open, Isao Aoki became Japan's at the Kapalua Resort in 4th: Sean O’Hair plus 1), Tommy Purvis (87, Entry fee is $150 per player Purse: $312,000 first winner on the PGA Tour. He holed out a wedge shot on the 72nd hole Hawaii. "I've been traditional- plus 1) to be just enough plus and includes cart and green to beat Jack Renner by a stroke. In 2007, at the age of 16 years and 4 ly a horrible starter on the west coast and last year I missed my to offset the minus 6 of Ed fee, hole-in-one and other prizes, beverages and heavy days, amateur Tadd Fujikawa became the second youngest player ever to first three cuts," said Ogilvy. "So to win the first week is really, Lewis (96) as the team fin- make a 36-hole cut in an official PGA Tour event. His achievement was really nice and it gives me a great feeling for the rest of the year.” ished at plus 4, edging out a hors d’oeuvres at the awards presentation. highlighted by a 15-foot eagle putt on his 36th hole, Waialae's 551-yard Ogilvy finished six shots ahead of Davis Love III (67) and Anthony Kim, who number of teams that had fin- eagled the last hole for a matching 67. Sean O'Hair fired a flawless 65, the There will be team and par-5 18th. Last year’s winner, K.J. Choi, held off a surging Rory Sabbatini ished at plus 3. on Sunday to claim his seventh PGA Tour win. lowest score of the day, to secure fourth place at 17-under. There was no Saturday individual awards for men Breakfast Mixer as the 40 top and ladies. This Week’s Profile Golf Pro Tip Golf TV Schedule winners of the past year par- It is a handicap scramble, four-person captain’s choice. Geoff Ogilvy Some high-handicap golfers don't Event: Sony Open in Hawaii ticipated in a shootout. break 100 because they are weak Day Time Network Make a team or be paired. Birthdate: June 11, 1977 on their short game. A good place Thursday, 1/15 6:30pm-10:30pm GOLF There will be an optional put- Birthplace: Australia to practice this short game is to Friday, 1/16 6:30pm-10:30pm GOLF Shootout ting contest and Mulligans. Residence: Scottsdale, Ariz. play a testy Par 3 course. Here Saturday, 1/17 6:30pm-10:30pm GOLF Scheduled as a shoutout For information, call 277- Turned Professional: 1998 you will use mostly your #7, #8, #9 Sunday, 1/18 6:30pm-10:00pm GOLF between the top 40 winners of 7378. World Ranking: 6th and wedges. A round or two each 2009 Earnings: $1,120,000 week on this format will surely sharpen your skill FedEx Cup Rankings Career PGA Tour Wins: 5 with short irons. Concentrate on the club selec- Through Jan. 11, 2009 TENNIS NEWS Golf Trivia tion and learn when to pitch and when to chip. Good shots here make easier putts and better Rank & Player Points What golfer's worst finish at the British Open from scores. Set-up properly in comfort. Watch as the 1) Geoff Ogilvy 500.00 The following is the clinic foundation.com or contact T-2) Anthony Kim 245.00 schedule through Feb. 4: directors of tennis for Nassau 1966 to 1980 was sixth? ball comes off the clubface, down the line to the pin. Think pin. It works better than thinking water T-2) Davis Love III 245.00 NCHE clinics continue County Vishnu and Michele a) Arnold Palmer c) Jack Nicklaus or bush. A little quick hint: Always tee up on a par 4) Sean O’Hair 135.00 Mondays from 3-5 p.m. and Maharaj at 524-0243 or 548- b) Greg Norman d) Ben Hogan 5) Justin Leonard 110.00 and Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m.; 1472. three. This allows you to strike the ball safely avoiding all-too-common thin hits. Think positive. T-6) Ernie Els 88.75 the afterschool program con- Register your school for Answer: c) Jack Nicklaus T-6) Zach Johnson 88.75 tinues with clinics from 4-5 the 2009 year to participate in If you think you can, you will. p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays USTA Florida School Tennis. This Week’s Golfing News Golf History and Thursdays at the Yulee Visit www.ustaflori- Sports Complex. Private les- daschools.com. The school The 16th hole at the TPC Scottsdale, the PGA Tour's loudest and most enthusiastic golf Jan. 17, 1995 - The Golf Channel debuted sons and clinics are available district may register as a hole, will also become the Tour's first-ever true Stadium Golf Hole when the 2009 FBR on cable television to a limited audience of by calling Vishnu Maharaj at whole. Open tees off Jan. 26th - Feb. 1st. Tournament hosts The Thunderbirds have added close roughly three million subscribers. One of the first features of the network was an hour- 524-0243. Donations of new or used to 3,000 new general admission bleacher seats behind and to the right of the green on the 162-yard, par 3. The hole is now fully enclosed by bleachers and skyboxes and has capacity for long call-in program with network co-founder On Jan. 31 there will be a tennis equipment and balls Arnold Palmer. The headquarters and studio two-hour junior clinic with are accepted at Dave Turner between 15,000 to 20,000 golf fans. In addition to the new bleacher seating (also known as tip- up seats) a new tunnel has been added underneath the new seats from the 16th green to the 17th tee for the is located in Orlando, Florida. It is now avail- drills and game strategy at Plumbing.If you or your child able in the United States, Canada and a few Amelia National. Cost is $10 need a racket to start to play PGA Tour professionals to walk through. The 16th hole fan experience will also be enhanced with a video board display that has been added to the west side of the hole. The 51 ft. x 19 ft. video display will be located behind nations in Asia through cable, satellite, and per person. Deadline to sign tennis contact the Yulee the tee box and will give fans an up-close view of all of the action regardless of where they're seated. wireless transmissions. up is Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. Tennis Foundation. Congratulations to the Anyone with tennis infor- members of the new Kraft mation they would like to Tennis Club. Their ribbon- share with Nassau County, Fernandina Beach Golf Club Special cutting and grand opening contact Judi Turner at daveju- were held Sunday. For mem- [email protected]. PLACE YOUR AD HERE! bership information, contact The Yulee Tennis Frances Blancett 491-8744. Foundation Inc. is the 18 HOLES OF GOLF W/ CART Learn to play tennis. The Community Tennis Twilight Yulee Tennis Foundation Inc. Association of Nassau County Special $ 00 serves all of Nassau County in Region 2 of the Florida Starts at 12:30 p.m. 36. plus tax to promote the sport. Section of the United States $2775 – 18 Holes Monday - Friday, all day. Weekends & holidays after 12 noon. Information regarding les- Tennis Association. Its mis- 18 Holes, includes cart & green fees. Each Player Must Present Coupon. sons, clinics, etc. are available sion is to promote the sport Expires 1/16/09 Additional surcharge fee will apply. No rainchecks. Additional 9 holes. $11.00 by visiting www.yuleetennis- of tennis. 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PHOTOS BY TERRY LACOSS/SPECIAL The fertile ocean waters off the St. Marys inlet harbor an excellent red snapper fishery. Polly Williams, right, landed this 20-inch legal red snapper. Only a handful of years past, catching a red snapper like this one was almost impos- sible. However, current regulations have improved stocks of red and vermilion snapper. Deep jigging with a bucktail tipped with squid produced this St. Marys grouper for Keith Williams, left. Rhonda Guilliory, center, landed this huge gag grouper during a recent bottom-fishing trip to FA fish haven. Grouper catches have been improving during recent years at the St. Marys inlet for both recreational and charter fishing boats. Council proposes new snapper, grouper laws stranglehold on recreation- grouper and a five- red snapper. I will catch far more snapper and grouper, you will need grouper must measure at least 20 al fishermen was tightened month closure of red snapper with 20-pound tackle some special fishing skills,” Capt. inches with a one-fish per day bag recently when the South vermilion snapper. than I will with 50- to 80-pound fish- Benny Hendrix of Amelia Island limit. A Atlantic Fishery Council Reduced bag limits ing tackle. There is also a big differ- said. “A lot of saltwater fishermen With a slow economy, a closure approved Amendment 16 in for recreational ence in leaders too. are not using the right baits, termi- of both snapper and grouper would September. Amendment 16 included fishermen include “I would strongly recommend the nal fishing tackle and simply cannot severely impact coastal communities a complete closure for gag, black vermilion snapper, fluorocarbon leaders over the regu- find the right bottom structure that where restaurants, hotels, resorts, and red grouper and red and vermil- gag, black grouper lar mono leaders as well. You will keeper-size snapper and grouper golf courses, recreational fishermen ion snapper for both commercial and and grouper aggre- get bit a lot more using a fluorocar- hold on. That’s why they catch a lot and charter fishermen depend on recreational fishermen from January gate with modifica- bon leader in the 30- to 50-pound of the under-sized snapper and being able to keep a limited bag through April. OUTDOORS tions to gag and sizes.” grouper.” limit of both grouper and snapper. The noose loosened slightly vermilion snapper Ryals is a Northeast Florida char- During a recent bottom-fishing Economically a better plan would when angry recreational and the Terry Lacoss commercial quotas. ter captain and wrote the book for trip with Greg Peters, their fishing be to cut back on the commercial entire charter boat industry unani- It also includes a the Florida Sportsman magazine on party easily caught their limit of ver- harvest of snapper and grouper and mously protested Amendment 16, requirement to use venting and de- grouper and snapper. milion snapper, also frequently increase the harvest of snapper and also in part because the studies that hooking tools to increase the sur- A point could be made that the called “B-Liners.” grouper for recreational and charter were made, claiming both grouper vival percentages when releasing average saltwater fisherman does “We ran to the Brunswick fishermen. This would increase the and snapper were dangerously over- grouper and snapper. have a difficult time in catching both Bottom and found the B-Liners on a activity of recreational and charter fished, were not accurately taken. “We have some of the very best red snapper and grouper because of great winter bite,” Hendrix said. fishing along our coastlines, which Amendment 16 was tabled for fur- red snapper fishing in years,” Capt. a lack of required fishing skills. “Most of the B-Liners weighed to ultimately fills hotel beds, restau- ther review, resulting in the grouper Rick Ryals said. “Just a few fishing Even when the red snapper and three pounds and measured well rants and puts money into the local and red snapper closures to be seasons ago, Northeast Florida bot- grouper fishery is at its best, which I over the 12-inch minimum length.” communities, particularly the delayed. tom fishermen were catching loads believe is taking place right now, Fishermen can keep 10 vermilion marine industry, who are the ones The National Marine Fishery of undersize snapper. Within the many deep-sea fishermen will target snapper per day that must measure that are currently suffering with the Service is currently seeking public past few years, we are catching big saltwater species that are easier to at least 12 inches. Red sapper must present lack of sport fishing activi- comment concerning Amendment reds, which is actually the results of catch, like kingfish and sea bass. All measure at least 20 inches and there ties. 16. Comments should be addressed excellent fish management. of these studies made showing both is a two-snapper bag limit per angler. Share your opinion with the to www.safmc.com by Feb. 23. “You would not believe the differ- grouper and snapper are over-fished Black and gag grouper must meas- South Atlantic Marine Fishery Amendment 16 would include a ence between using light tackle and were simply not factual. ure at least 24 inches with a two-fish Commission by Feb. 23 by visiting four-month closure on all species of fairly heavy tackle when targeting “To be able to catch legal-size per day bag limit. Scamp and red www.samfc.com.

RECREATION ROUNDUP

The city of Fernandina sessions per week for four and due Jan. 19. First-place for non-city). Register at the costs $60 for city residents, Atlantic Avenue Recreation Beach Recreation Depart- weeks). Monthly packages team wins T-shirts and half- Atlantic Avenue Recreation $70 for non-city residents. Center. Call Kathy Russell at ment (visit city website, come with dietary analysis price spring team fee ($200). Center. Eight-session package is 277-7350. www.fbfl.us) is offering the fol- and food program. Call Jay at Runner-up prize will also be • Fitness classes are $100 for city residents, $115 • American Red Cross lowing activities: 277-7364 for a free introduc- awarded. Register at the Mondays and Thursdays from for non-city residents. lifeguaring certification course • Adult volleyball is from 7- tory appointment. Atlantic Avenue Recreation 6-7 p.m. at Peck Gym. It is a • Lap swim is 6-9 a.m. and will be held in February and 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays • Swim/snorkel with mana- Center. Contact Jason at 277- full body workout, involving noon to 3 p.m. Monday March. Call 277-7350. and from 5-7 p.m. Sundays at tees in Crystal River Feb. 21. 7256 or [email protected]. free weights, cardio, stretch- through Friday at the Atlantic • Central Park tennis court Peck Gym. Cost is $1 per day Ages 10 and up. Fee is $60 • Register for the adult win- ing and abdominal work. Fee Center. Cost is $2 per day. gate keys may be checked for city residents ($3 non-city). and includes Manatee Experi- ter basketball league through is $5. Call Jay at 277-7364 or • Atlantic Center pool pub- out at Atlantic Recreation • Open basketball is ence, transportation and snor- Feb. 6 at the Atlantic Center. e-mail [email protected]. lic swim hours are from 3-6 Center with a $5 deposit, Mondays, Wednesdays and keling gear, if needed. Tenta- Team fee is $350 and due • Aqua 1 water aerobics is p.m. Monday through Friday refundable if returned within a Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 7 tive agenda at the Atlantic Feb. 6. Captain’s meeting from 10-10:55 a.m. weekdays (admission $2) and from 1-3 year. p.m., Tuesdays and Fridays Center or e-mail Kathy Feb. 11 at Peck Gym. Games at the Atlantic Center pool. p.m. Saturdays ($3). Pool • Adventure boot camp for from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Russell at [email protected]. played Monday and Thursday Deep water aerobics (aqua fit- passes available. women, four-week sessions at Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 Register at the Atlantic nights at Peck Gym beginning ness belts required) is Mon- • The Fernandina Beach Main Beach park, provides fit- p.m. at Peck Gym, based on Avenue Recreation Center. Feb. 16. Call Jay at 277-7364 days, Wednesdays and Scuba Club meets at 6 p.m. ness instruction, nutritional availability. Fee is $1 for city • Winter Challenge co-ed or e-mail [email protected]. Fridays from 11-11:55 a.m. the second Friday of the counseling and motivational residents, $3 non-city. softball tournament Jan. 24 at • Coed exercise is from Cost is $50 per month for city month at the Atlantic Avenue training by Karlena Barron. Students free with ID. the Ybor Alvarez softball fields 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and residents and $55 per month Recreation Center. Call Kathy Call (904) 237-0074 or visit • Peck Gym weight room is is open to all city league Thursdays at the MLK Center. for non-city residents for one Russell, 753-1143, or e-mail www.AmeliaIslandBootCamp. open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. teams and prospective teams Fee is $2 per class for city class per day; $60 for city res- [email protected] for informa- com. Monday through Friday and for spring season. Round residents, $3 non-city. idents and $70 non-city resi- tion. • Annual skate park decals from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Satur- robin play is followed by single • Shotokan karate classes dents for two classes; or $5 • PADI open water scuba are available free of charge to days. Cost is $3 a day or $25 elimination for the top three for ages 6 and up with instruc- for one class or $10 for two. certification is available. families who qualify for free or a month for city residents ($30 teams. Teams must supply tor Jerry Williamson are from • Private swim lessons, 30 Participants must provide their reduced lunch programs or on non-city). Personal training is their own 11-inch and 12-inch 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mondays and minutes per session, are own masks, snorkels, fins, a case-by-case basis depend- available. Fee is $30 per ses- .44cor/375 compression soft- Wednesdays at the Atlantic available for $20 for city resi- booties and weight belts. Fee ent on income. Visit the sion, $75 per week (three ses- balls and have matching uni- Recreation Center. Fee is $40 dents, $25 for non-city resi- is $250 (additional fee for Atlantic Avenue Recreation sions) or $200 a month (two form shirts. Team fee is $110 monthly for city residents ($45 dents. Four-session package check-out dives). Register at Center.

F E R N A N D I N A B E A C H T I D E S OUTDOOR BRIEFS Tides, Sun & Moon: January 14 - 21, 2009 Bassmasters meet Enrollment in 4-H is required, but simple and free. Youth must be at least 10 years old. Wed. Sunrise 7:24A Low 4:38A -0.52’ Sun. Moonrise 12:58A High 2:16A 6.27’ Nassau Bassmasters, associated with the For information, call Allison Haga at (904) 765- Moonset 9:48A High 11:15A 7.40’ Sunrise 7:23A Low 8:25A 1.05’ BASS National Federation and the Florida 7158. 1/14 Sunset 5:46P Low 5:08P -0.35’ 1/18 Moonset 11:52A High 2:22P 5.63’ BASS Federation, meets the third Thursday Moonrise 9:58P High 11:43P 6.90’ Sunset 5:49P Low 8:32P 0.73’ each month in Yulee. Membership is open to anyone at least 16 years old. Call Bob Schlag Join the auxiliary Moonrise 1:56A Thurs Sunrise 7:23A Low 5:31A -0.09’ Mon. High 3:13A 6.10’ at (912) 729-2282 or Billy Kittrell at 225-0267 The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Moonset 10:18A High 12:01P 6.96’ Sunrise 7:22A Low 9:24A 1.22’ for information. needs volunteers. It is composed of uniformed Sunset 5:47P Moonset 12:28P High 3:16P 5.36’ 1/15 Low 5:57P -0.07 1/19 non-military volunteers who assist the Coast Moonrise 11:00P Sunset 5:50P Low 9:25P 0.86’ NSFAmeets Guard in all of its varied missions, except for Sunrise 7:23A High 12:33A 6.73’ Moonrise 2:54A High 4:11A 6.02’ military and direct law enforcement. Fri. Tues. The Nassau Sport Fishing Association These men and women can be found on the Moonset 10:49A Low 6:27A 0.36’ Sunrise 7:22A Low 10:20A 1.28’ meets the second Wednesday of each month Sunset 5:48P High 12:47P 6.47’ Moonset 1:08P High 4:12P 5.22’ nation’s waterways, in the air, in classrooms 1/16 1/20 at 7:30 p.m. and the fourth Wednesday at 7 and on the dock. Training opportunities, most Moonrise 11:59P Low 5:47P 0.23’ Sunset 5:51P Low 10:17P 0.90’ p.m. at the Ten Acres Kraft Athletic Club. of which are free, include boat crew and Sat. Sunrise 7:23A High 1:24A 6.50’ Wed. Moonrise 3:50A High 5:09A 6.05’ Membership is open to the public. Call 261- coxswain (small boat operator) vessel examin- Moonset 11:19A Low 7:25A 0.76’ Sunrise 7:22A Low 11:14A 1.25’ 9481 or visit www.fishnsfa.com. er, boating safety class instructor, public 1/17 Sunset 5:48P High 1:33P 6.01’ 1/21 Moonset 1:52P High 5:08P 5.23’ affairs, marine visitor and others. Last Quarter 9:47P Low 7:39P 0.51’ Sunset 5:52P Low 11:09P 0.86’ 4-H shooting sports Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, at least Tide calculations are for Amelia River, Fernandina Beach. No corrections are necessary. The Nassau County 4-H Safety and 17 years old and pass a basic background Sun & Moon events are also calculated for Fernandina Beach, although actual times may vary because of land masses. Education in Shooting Sports club meets at 6 check. There are no upper age limits or height p.m. Mondays. Locations alternate between or weight standards (although boat crew must SUPER the shooting range and the multi-purpose perform certain tasks). There are no mini- building located next to the extension office at mum service hours. SAVINGS the fairgrounds in Callahan. Flotilla 14-01 meets at the Amelia Island EVENT! The program provides provides a positive Lighthouse facility once a month. HWY. A1A • YULEE experience for youth and promotes the safety E-mail information for this column to 225-FORD (3673) and ethical use of firearms. [email protected].

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WEDNESDAY, January 14, 2009 PAGE 5B NEWS-LEADER / FERNANDINA BEACH, FL A new grandbaby joins the legion of second-born and youngest

Dear Teddy, boy. Your parents Bound for fame and fortune, don’t toilet training progress stalled as being second, though. You will have Welcome, little brother. Your don’t believe in you think? Your middle name is your due date grew closer. Your much more relaxed parents. Eleanor Nana is so pleased to welcome opening packages Franklin, after my father and your mother reported that at a large has taught them so very much. On- grandbaby number three. What a early and wanted to great-grandfather. How pleased he’d social gathering your big sister went the-job training. Things you can only noble name you have. Edwin be surprised. We all be to have a boy. darting past and it was clear that learn by doing. There will be no Franklin Cooper. You arrived right patiently waited. Your big sister, Eleanor, is used there was a diaper issue. According debates about the “pacie.” If peace on time, actually, right on your due Most of us antici- to being the center of attention and to your mother, she batted her and quiet means “pacie” then there date – Dec. 13. You were dubbed pated a boy and a wasn’t too sure about the “new charming, big blue eyes, reporting, will be a “pacie.” Teddy. You share the name Edwin boy your are! So baby” everyone kept talking about “It isn’t pretty.” Your mother report- Your mother’s mom arrived just with many on your mother’s side of you join your big all those months ago. As your birth ed it wasn’t. in time and enjoyed your first few the family. You have an Uncle FROM sister, Eleanor, and date grew closer, she became less So, little Teddy, you join the weeks. Nana is looking forward to Teddy, but most important you THE a cousin, and less interested in any hoopla legion of second born and youngest. her trip and holding your wonderful had a grandfather Ted who we PORCH Josephine. Your about your arrival. What a turn- You are bound to have fewer pic- newness in her arms. lost too soon this year. He would be parents were com- around once you arrived. She tures in the family album and less Best love, so proud. Being a grandfather was mitted to the name changed her mind. A two-and-half- entries in your baby book. I am Nana one of his favorite things. Ask Dickie Edwin, “Teddy,” if year-old’s prerogative. Not only is afraid that is just the way it is with Dickie Anderson welcomes your Eleanor, your older sister, she will Anderson you were a boy. she pleased mommy’s big tummy is seconds and thirds, etc. It is not comments. Books are available at tell you. None of us antici- gone, but she has a great new because you are less loved, but local book and gift stores or on line at We did not know until you pated the humor of a brother and responsibility. Big sister. instead that your parents are much www.dickieanderson.com. arrived if we were getting girl or a sister named Teddy and Eleanor. A small price to pay, your sister’s busier. There are good things about [email protected]

Homeless Coalition Dani Gammel of the Coalition for the Homeless in Nassau County accepts a procla- mation from Mayor Bruce Malcolm declaring Dec. 21, 2008 as National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day during a Dec. 16 city commission meeting at City Hall. The coalition will hold a membership meeting Thursday 9:30 a.m. at the Peck Center. On Jan. 26, it will take part in the annual national census and sur- vey to measure the num- ber and needs of home- SUBMITTED less individuals. Legion makes donation Volunteers in Nassau County will be collecting The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 54, with the help of The American Legion, Sons data and doing surveys of the American Legion and the American Legion Riders, all of Post 54 in Fernandina, at homeless shelters and collected $1,051 for the Mammogram Hotline that ensures every woman on the First transitional housing facil- Coast can get a mammogram. The hotline number is 1-877-9-MY-MAMO. It is manned ities as well as on the 24 hours a day, seven days a week. streets. A training ses- Front row from left are Marge Brewer, Auxiliary President Sue Melogy, Lee Mills, sion is required before Pat Curnutte and Jayne Bryan. Second row, John Barniac, Diane Austin, Tammy Jan. 26. Call Gammel at Wilcox, Brenda Vurnackes and Donna Pratt. Third row, Rosemary Scruggs, Bonnie 261-8081 or Sharon Quatrene, Patty Sloper, Tawny Shirah, Debbie Moeckel and Post 54 Commander Van Manning at 206-1842 Clark. Back row, Guy Price, Keith Mason, Brittney Stillman, Gary Money, Debbie for further information. Dobbs and Rick Dobbs. ANGELA DAUGHTRY/NEWS-LEADER

New book bags Recently the Kiwanis Club of Fernandina Beach donated new “Book Buddy Bags” to ANGELA DAUGHTRY/NEWS-LEADER the students of ‘Mentoring Month’ Peck Head Start. Left, members Jody Mackle, program director of Take Stock in Children Bill Dickson, left, of Nassau County, accepts a proclamation from Mayor and Steve Heller Bruce Malcolm proclaiming the month of January as distribute the Nation Mentoring Month at a Jan. 6 city commission bags. meeting at City Hall. SUBMITTED

SUBMITTED Community grant Steve Filkoff, commander of the Fernandina Beach Police Auxiliary, left, observes as Fernandina Beach Wal-Mart manager Robert Hawk presents a $1,500 community ANGELA DAUGHTRY/NEWS-LEADER grant to city Police Chief Jim Hurley. MLK Day For the past four years Wal-Mart has partnered with the police department to ensure that hundreds of local kids have a brighter Christmas through the Shop with Former Fernandina Beach mayor Charles Albert accepts a proclamation from Cops program. Last year, Hawk helped to start the Fernandina Beach Police Auxiliary Mayor Bruce Malcolm proclaiming Jan. 19 as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day as Corps by recommending the program for a Wal-Mart Community Grant in the amount Courtney Tyson-Shelby, president of the Nassau County NAACP, looks on during a of $1,500. That funding helped to form the foundation for the program, which now Jan. 6 city commission meeting. For information about MLK Day and Black History boasts more than 100 volunteer members. For more information about the Police Month events, see page 6B. Auxiliary Corps, go to www.fbpd.us and look under Programs and Services.

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6B WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009 LEISURE News-Leader Auxilians provide more than just wheelchairs STARS

For the News-Leader Mia is a dainty, 7-pound, 1- to 2-year-old Chihuahua who The Board of Directors of is shy at first and sweet once the Baptist Medical Center she knows you. She would do Nassau Auxiliary is pleased to well as an only dog or with recognize the auxilians that smaller dogs. serve in Wheelchair Transport Save the Animals Rescue as the January service area for Society does not run a shel- the 2008-9 auxiliary year. ter. Animals are fostered by The purpose of the STARS members until a suit- Wheelchair Transport service able and caring home is For more information, con- area is to provide wheelchair found. STARS needs new fos- tact STARS at www.starso- transportation to those in need ter homes in order to rescue famelia.org, call 491-3107 or within the medical center. more animals and increase write to P.O. Box 893, These auxilians also assist with adoptions. Fernandina Beach, FL 32035. the delivery of mail and floral arrangements as well as pro- viding a warm welcome to the patients and visitors upon enter- NASSAU HUMANE SOCIETY ing the medical center. The ladies and gentlemen Ginger is a black Lab mix serving in this area must be around 1 year old and is a fab- able to multi-task, converse with ulous, fun dog full of energy patients and their families eas- and ready for a forever home! ily and communicate well with She would make an excellent others. The board thanks these running companion for the auxilians and their coordinator, exercise enthusiast and a Bill Lauerman, for their excel- super pet for a beach fanatic. lent skills as they serve in this SUBMITTED If this sounds like your type area. Front row from left are Wheelchair Transport auxilians Rose Bennett, Susan Ryder, of pooch, come by the shelter For more information about Virginia Joyce, Donna Winsemann, Ronnie Miller and Jeanette Goodbread; back to meet her! this area or the Baptist Medical row, Bill Lauerman, Rodney Cillo, Carol Sprovtsoff, John Quinn and Tommie Evans. It’s hard to believe Miss Center Auxiliary, call the auxil- Not pictured are James Bader, Ron Chudzynski, Louis Fiore, Alma Frost, Barbara Mink has been with us since iary office at 321-3818. Grass, Harry Hughes, Joan Mason, Robert Neville, Mary Ruark and John Wilsher. 2007 because she is such a petite, pretty and friendly gal! She is around 1 year old and HOME AND loves attention! Come give BLACK HISTORY EVENTS this baby a forever home! GARDEN BRIEFS Ginger, Mink and many MLK Breakfast • African American Read-In Chain at 6:30 other wonderful pets are p.m. Feb. 2 at the Fernandina Beach branch, available for adoption at the The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Feb. 3 at the Yulee branch and Feb. 5 at the Nassau Humane Society presented by the Nassau County Branch of Hilliard branch. located at 671 Airport Road in the NAACP takes place from 8-10:30 a.m. on Join local community leaders, teachers, Fernandina Beach. We can Saturday, Jan. 17 at St. Peter’s Episcopal ministers and youth as they read selections also be reached at 321-1647 or Parish Hall, 801 Atlantic Ave. from books, poems and speeches by African- at nassauhumanesociety.com. The event this year will feature ministers Americans on Feb. 2 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at Don’t forget to drop off your in the Nassau County area. Speaker is the the Fernandina Beach branch. The local items at the shelter for the Rev. Terry Pugh, pastor of Elm Street read-in is part of the 20th National African Flea and Tick Sale being held Church of God. Tickets are $20. Please American Read-In. Libraries, schools and on Friday, Feb. 20 and port. The animals appreciate reserve a seat by today. Contact branch pres- churches across the nation participate in Saturday, Feb. 21 at the air- all that you do! ident Courtney Tyson-Shelby at 491-3419 or order to make the celebration of African- 277-1256. American literacy a traditional part of Black The MLK Commemorative Service will History Month activities. Come prepared to be held on Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. at New Zion share a 1-3 minute reading of a poem, short CATS ANGELS Missionary Baptist Church, 10 South 10th picture book or excerpt from a book Farmers market St. For more information, contact the Rev. authored by African-Americans. Call 277- Hello to all! My name is James Arthur at 261-7854. 7365 or 548-4467 for more information. Lucy and I am a very lucky Lauri deGaris and Art Songs for peace • The American Beach Cookbook by kitten. I was hanging out with Jenette of Checkers Cracker Marsha Dean Phelts on Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Boomer, the Amelia Island Cookin’ have joined the The I Can Academy will celebrate the life the Peck Center. Carriage horse, but Mr. and Fernandina Farmers Market of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the musi- Local author/librarian Marsha Dean Mrs. Myers knew I needed a as a new vendor on the third cal “I Have A Dream: Songs for Peace and Phelts will discuss her latest book, The home of my own. So they Saturday of the month. Harmony,” by John Jacobson, Rollo American Beach Cookbook, which contains called Cats Angels, who took Longtime Northeast Dilworth, Moses Hogan and Emily Crocker. 300 pages of traditional and contemporary me and two de-clawed adult Floridians will recognize their The program will also feature two songs recipes. Phelts is the author of An American cats that were abandoned by special dishes, including pre- from musical guests the Providence Beach for African Americans and is a free- somebody. My foster mom a.m.-5 p.m. We appreciate pared collard greens and corn Presbyterian Choir and the Peck lance writer and photographer for The Becky says, “Lucy is a sweet donations of items for the bread, smoked mullet dip, Community Ensemble. Florida Star newspaper. little kitten that loves full-time store during business hours. plantation muffins, black-eyed The public performance will begin at 6:30 • Faith, Scholarship, Service: Dr. Mary attention. Lucy’s favorite We are looking for volunteers peas relish (otherwise known p.m. Jan. 19 at First Assembly of God, 302 McLeod Bethune, on Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at place to nap is next to or on to help with out at the store. as Southern Caviar) and more. South 14th St. in Fernandina Beach. the Peck Center. top of a warm person. She Please stop by and sign up! Each month will feature a dif- Rehearsals convene at 4:30 p.m. at O’Neal Travel back to 1954 to meet the founder loves to watch TV, read a We will be having a “Frosty ferent menu, with this Memorial Baptist Church, 474257 SR 200 of Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona – a book or keep you warm in Sidewalk Sale” on Saturday Saturday including savory East, on Mondays and Fridays until the per- visionary educator, civil rights activist and bed in the winter. What a from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and serv- shrimp burgers that are easy formance. For information, call 277-2606 or presidential advisor. Dr. Mary McLeod great companion!” I have ing hot chocolate to warm for dinner. deGaris will speak 277-2704. Bethune, portrayed by Ersula Knox Odom, been tested, spayed and given you while you shop! about the history of some of shares stories about her life and accomplish- my vaccines and a flea treat- If you are caring for ani- these dishes as she does culi- Choir in concert ments. Sponsored by the Florida Humanities ment. If you would like to mals and need help getting nary tours along the East As part of its celebration of Black History Council. adopt me or one of the many them spayed/neutered, call Coast including speaking Month, the Amelia Island Museum of All programs are free and open to the cats, kittens, puppies and First Coast No More engagements on the American History will present The Edward Waters public. dogs available, please call Homeless Pets at (904) 425- Cruise lines. College Choir in concert at the Macedonia Persons with disabilities requiring accom- Cats Angels at 321-2267. 0005. If you don’t qualify, call The Fernandina Farmers American Methodist Episcopal (AME) modations in order to participate should con- Our Thrift Store is open Cats Angels at 321-2267 to Market is open every Saturday Church at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1. tact the library at 277-7365, or the Florida Monday-Saturday from 11 discuss options. from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Seventh The choir, started over 80 years ago, has Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 at least 5 and Centre streets. Call 491- a broad repertoire of inspirational music and days in advance to request accommodations. 4872 or visit www.fernandina- is recognized for its exhilarating interpreta- Kingsleyheritage farmersmarket.com. tions of the classics, spirituals, gospel and Kingsley heritage ANIMAL SERVICES contemporary music. Under the leadership Dr. Johnetta Betsch Cole, former Landscape of Dr. Samuel D. Shingles, director of the president of Spelman and Bennett Colleges My name is Amber. I am a housebroken. So, if you are Matters class Fine Arts Department and choral director, and descendant of Anna and Zephaniah loving calico sweetie looking looking for a great companion the 19-member choir promotes and fosters Kingsley, will present the keynote speech at for a home. I am so happy dog that has just the right On Jan. 21 from 10-11 a.m., an understanding of African-American her- the 11th Annual Kingsley Heritage when people love on me and amount of energy, then I’m Nassau County Horticulture itage and displays a well-rounded knowledge Celebration. show me attention. My the baby doll for you. Agent Rebecca Jordi and and appreciation for the music of Western Scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m., favorite thing to do is curl up Nassau County Animal Master Gardener Bea Walker Europe. the event also features a musical presenta- and snug- Services will conduct a Landscape The church is located at the corner of tion by the Edward Waters College Choir, a gle. I get was able Matters class on pruning trees Beech and Ninth streets. Advance tickets, $8 historically black college in Jacksonville. along just to trans- and shrubs in your landscape. for museum members, $10 for non-members Cole’s presentation is entitled “Sankofa: fine with fer 25 The session will take place at and $5 for students age 7-18 (children under Looking Back to Go Forward.” An anthropol- other cats more the UF/IFAS Nassau County 6 are free), are available at the Amelia Island ogist by training, Cole will use the concept of and I am dogs and Demonstration Garden. Museum of History, 233 S. Third St. At the sankofa during her speech. Sankofa is a sym- not afraid 11 cats to For more information, see door tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for stu- bol of the Ga speaking people of Ghana, in of dogs Tampa the Extension website at dents and accompanied children. West Africa. The word is tied to the idea that either. If Bay http://nassau.ifas.ufl.edu/hor- For more information call Phyllis Davis at we need to know our past in order to move you are SPCA last ticulture/landmatters/land- 261-7378, ext. 100, or e-mail phyllis@amelia- forward and understand who we are as a cul- looking week. matters.html or contact Jordi museum.org. ture today. for a Thank at 548-1116. Kingsley Heritage Celebration events young, cool looking little you Dr. Hicks and Tina This session is free and Library programs take place each Saturday in February. All feline friend, then come love O’Brien of Fernandina Beach open to the public. Melaleuca The Nassau County Public Library events and workshops are family-friendly, on me and see how much love Animal Clinic for their help in mulch is for sale at all System and the Friends of the Nassau free, and open to the public. I can give you back! the rescue run! That means 36 Landscape Matters classes. County Public Library System, in partner- Located off Heckscher Drive/A1A, north I am Allie, one of the most more animals from our shelter Stormwater talk ship with the Association for the Study and of the St. Johns River ferry landing, Kingsley playful, loving, beautiful little have been given a second Preservation of African American History of Plantation is open daily, at no charge, angels at the shelter. I am a 2- chance. We also had a good On Feb 5 from 6:30-7:30 Nassau County and the Florida Humanities between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. For more informa- year-old bull dog mix with the week of adoptions! However, p.m., the Nassau County Council, will sponsor the following pro- tion, call (904) 251-3537, or go to sweetest disposition. I love to we still have plenty of animals Extension Service and the St. grams: www.nps.gov/timu. play with toys and show off to choose from. Please come Johns Water Management with my human friends at the check them out. District will present an infor- shelter. I get along fine with We are located at 86078 mation session, “Neighbor- other dogs. Best part, I came License Road near the DMV. hood Stormwater/Landscape LITERARY LEANINGS from a “home” and am already Call 548-4035. Program,” at the County Building in Yulee. Parent workshop department, will be held with the author on Jan. 15 at The public, homeowner from 5:30 to 6 p.m., and the 6 p.m. at the Florida House associations, property man- Nassau County Schools workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Inn, 22 S. Third St. The pro- RAIN agers and homeowners are and the Florida Department Parents, grandparents, gram is free. Appetizers, din- encouraged to attend. This of Education invite all par- and guardians of all Nassau ner and cash bar will be Let me introduce you to free program will discuss the ents of kindergarten District students are invited. available. The event is spon- Choco, aka Wee Willie. She need for proper fertilizers on through grade five students If needed, childcare will be sored by the Friends of the answers to both names here lawns and ornamental beds to to a free “Families Building provided for children under Library. at RAIN. Choco is a female prevent runoff into retention Better Readers Parent school age. Please call to Writers and poets Chocolate Lab mix, about 14 ponds. Workshop” on Jan. 26 at notify staff of your childcare weeks old. She was trans- The information will help Yulee Elementary School, needs at 491-9887. The Nassau County ferred to us from County Nassau County groups comply 86063 Felmor Road. Writers and Poets Society Animal Services, where her with best management prac- This workshop will pro- One Book, One will meet at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 17 owner surrendered her with a tices for fertilization and water- vide parents with simple Community at the Fernandina Beach bad case of ringworm. She ing lawns and landscapes. instructional activities they Municipal Airport. All writ- has been on the road to recov- Rebecca Jordi, Nassau County can do with their children to What was the fate of ers and poets in the county ery for quite some time now, a clean bill of health to be Environmental Horticulture improve their reading per- Louis-Charles, the lost son are invited; bring two dou- and her coat is coming in adopted. For information agent, and Paula Staples, formance, with resources of Marie Antoinette and ble-spaced pages of your beautifully. She plays well with about Choco and other pets at SJWMD Watershed Action vol- that will help improve their King Louis XVI? This is the original prose or two to others, loves the water, rides RAIN, call (904) 879-5861 or e- unteer coordinator, will con- children’s literacy through- premise of the One Book, three of your poems. Be pre- well in the car and is very mail [email protected]. duct the free session. out life and with a free par- One Community selection, pared to read and discuss much looking to become a Rescuing Animals In Nassau For information, contact ent tool kit. The Black Tower, by Louis your work. For more infor- member of someone’s family will be holding its first annual Jordi at the Nassau County Registration and a com- Bayard. mation, contact Cara at and home. Choco is sched- Spay/Neuter Gala March 28, Extension office, 548-1116, or plimentary pizza dinner, Professor Chris Twiggs www.wordsmythe@net- uled to be spayed within the look for more information to by e-mail at [email protected]. courtesy of the food service will moderate a discussion magic.net. next two weeks and will have follow.

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WEDNESDAY, January 14, 2009 LEISURE News-Leader 7B

Clutter-free & Organized and Fernandina Beach and Department Community Spaghetti Dinner from 6-8 author of You Can Be Clutter- Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Room, 1525 Lime St. The p.m. on Jan. 23. The menu PEOPLE &PLACES free & Organized, Fast, Easy Sandy Bottoms at Main topic will be “How Saving will include spaghetti, salad, Organizing Solutions for Beach. Enjoy a special trivia Important Artifacts Can dessert and tea for $8. Take Paper Piles and Your Office. menu, drink, win prizes and Provide Genealogical out orders for lunch will be She grew up on Amelia Island improve your memory. These Information,” delivered by from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with SPECIAL EVENTS Ballroom. There will be live and returns frequently to work events are free and open to guest speaker Julia Reynolds free delivery. Reservations music featuring Les DeMerle, and walk the beach. the public. Nowlin. It is free and open to may be made by calling 261- Cycling trip professional photography and This program is free and the public. For information, 6088 (leave a message with hors d’oeuvres open to the public. Brown- NEXT WEEK call 321-3460. your name, phone number, Twenty cyclists from Dress is semi-formal and baggers are welcome. For Stroke support number of dinners and if you Savannah, Ga., will arrive at dance shoes. Fathers and information call the Yulee want delivery for lunch or dine the Fernandina Beach marina daughters of all ages are wel- branch library/FCCJ Nassau Confederate sons A Stroke Support Group in at the clubhouse). The club at 9 a.m. Jan. 15 from St come. Tickets are $85 for Center at 548-4467 or the At 7 p.m. Jan. 19, the meeting will be held at Savan- would like reservations so it Marys, Ga., to ride regional father and daughter and $40 Fernandina Beach branch at Joseph Finegan Camp 745, nah Grand, 1900 Amelia knows how many dinners to trails and learn about what it for each additional daughter; 277- 7365. Sons of Confederate Veterans Trace Court, on Jan. 21 at prepare, but tickets may be takes to get trails built through or $100 and $45 after Feb. Third Friday will honor the birthdays of 10:30 a.m. For more informa- purchased at the door. six coastal counties in Florida 28. Price includes a gift bag Gen. Robert E. Lee (Jan. 19) tion call 321-0898. DeMerle at Ocean 60 and Georgia. and memory book. Tickets are The Amelia Island and Gen. Stonewall Jackson DAR meeting They will begin their ride on sale at Faith Christian Museum of History invites the (Jan. 21) at the Pig BBQ in The Martini Bar at Ocean immediately after a short wel- Academy, 96282 Brady Point public to its next “3rd Friday Callahan. The January meeting of 60 Restaurant, 60 Ocean come ceremony. The public is Road. Call 321-2137. on 3rd Street” presentation on Lt. Cmdr. Robert P. Hurst the Amelia Island Chapter of Blvd., Atlantic Beach, presents invited to attend the ceremony Jan. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the of Tallahassee will speak the DAR will be held on Jan. the Dynamic Les DeMerle and local bicyclists are wel- THIS WEEK museum, corner of Third and about “The Magnificent 21 at the Golf Club of Amelia Jazz Trio fea- come to accompany the group Cedar streets. Partnership” between Lee and starting at 10:30 a.m. All turing Bonnie as they pedal south through Photography exhibit This month’s speaker is Jackson. Under their leader- members and prospective Eisele on Jan. Amelia and Talbot Islands to Rob Hicks, former TV produc- ship, the Army of Northern members are invited. Please 23 and 24 and the St Johns River Ferry. Journeys, an exhibit by tions teacher and current Virginia became the most for- call Vicki at 321-0828 to make Feb. 6 and 7 The group will conclude local photographer Wayne guidance counselor at midable military force in the reservations. from 9 p.m.- their ride on the canopy road Howard, is on display at the Fernandina Beach High world in 1863. ABWA meeting 12:30 a.m. For through Fort Clinch State Park Intercoastal Wine Company. School. As the TV productions Southern music will be pro- reservations before they again board the As a traveler and photogra- teacher, Hicks embarked on vided by Asst. Adjt. Jimmy The American Business and more information, visit ferry in Fernandina to return to pher, the photographs sweep an ambitious project to have Bowers for a sing-a-long. The Women’s Association – Eight www.ocean60.com or call St Marys, Ga., on Sunday, one from majestic panoramas his students create a profes- public is always welcome. The Flags Charter Chapter will (904) 247-0060. Jan. 18. For information con- into the natural patterns of sional-grade documentary on Order of Confederate Rose meet Jan. 22 at the Pet paintings tact Mike Pikula at 556-1098. everyday life. Using special- the history of Amelia Island. will present “readings” by Fernandina Beach Golf Club. Bird walk ized inks and papers, each The museum is proud to have Secretary Kathy Carroll and Social time begins at 6 p.m., Bring your dog or cat pho- image is meticulously cap- been a part of this project, President Jan Sain will pres- with the dinner meeting being tos to Tine Kirkland Graham Did you know that the tured, exactly what you would which won “Best of the Fest” ent new goals for 2009. called to order at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 24 from 11 a.m.-2 Egans Creek Greenway is have seen were you with him. at the 2008 Amelia Island Film Dinner is $12 a person and is p.m. for a whimsical, colorful designated as a stop on the ICW is located at 10 N. Festival. Join the museum as NACDAC meeting payable that evening. Call acrylic portrait. Graham is a Great Florida Birding Trail? Second St. For questions, call it recognizes the hard work of Members of the community Esther Schindler at 491-5790 guest artist at Eileen’s Art and Join Our Greenway on Jan. 17 Howard at 491-5269 or the a local educator and enjoy a interested in the prevention for information and to RSVP. Antiques Centre, 702 Centre at 9 a.m. for a birding walk on ICW at 321-1300. viewing of the film with some and elimination of underage Micah’s Place help St., through February. She the Greenway. You can expect Alzheimer’s support special insight into the project. drinking and other drug use specializes in unique pet por- to see a variety of wading and A reception will follow. within Nassau County are Need to help a friend, traits on canvas. songbirds as well as birds of The Alzheimer’s/Dementia Admission is free for museum invited to attend this month’s become a volunteer or learn Graham is a self-taught, prey. Go to the Our Greenway Support Group for Nassau members and students and Nassau Alcohol, Crime and more about domestic vio- late in life artist. She also website at www.ourgreen- County meets from 1:30-2:30 $5 for non-members. Drug Abatement Coalition lence? Micah’s Place offers exhibits in galleries in way.org to download a p.m. the third Thursday of ‘March for Life’ (NACDAC) meeting on Jan. orientations every fourth Nantucket, Mass., Bay Head, Greenway specific bird list. each month at the Council on 20 at 4 p.m. Thursday at 5:30 p.m. The N.J., and Morristown, N.J. Participants are encouraged to Aging, 1367 South 18th St. In the spirit of respecting NACDAC is a non-profit next session is Jan. 22. Call Photos may be delivered bring binoculars, water, sun The next meeting is Jan. 15. human life, join family, friends coalition created to support 491-6364, ext. 102 for more at any time, but come visit protection, bug juice, comfort- No pre-registration is required. and many others of diverse and encourage drug-free information and the location. with the artist on Jan. 24, able walking shoes and option- This meeting is open to the faiths, backgrounds and ages lifestyles for the youth of Doggie social when she will be painting and ally field guides and spotting public and everyone who has in St. Augustine on Jan. 17 for Nassau County. It meets the signing books. She will be scopes. an interest is invited to attend. various activities. From 9 third Tuesday of every month A “Dogs Need a Vacation happy to take a photo of your Meet in the parking lot at For information, call Ann a.m.-11:30 a.m. participants at 4 p.m. at the County Too” fundraiser and raffle for pet if you don’t have one. For the entrance to the Greenway Smith, R.N., at 261-3222. will place 4,000 small, white Building at 86026 Pages Dairy the Nassau Humane Society information, call 277-2717. behind the Atlantic Avenue Homeless Coalition crosses at the Cemetery of Road, Yulee. For information, will be held on Jan. 22 from 4- Portrait classes Recreation Center at 2500 Innocents located near the visit www.nacdac.org or call 7 p.m. at Bark Avenue Pet Atlantic Ave., Fernandina A membership meeting of Great Cross at Mission Jean Bardes at 753-2551. Boutique in the Plantation Award-winning St. Augus- Beach. It is free and open to the Coalition for the Homeless Nombre de Dios, marking the Shops of Amelia Island tine artist Kaytee Esser will the public. For more informa- of Nassau County will be held 4,000 legal, surgical abortions Teen Court Plantation. show you how to get started tion call 277-7350 or visit Our on Jan. 15 at 9:30 a.m. at the that occur every day in the Nassau County Teen Court All dogs are invited to bring painting people or pet portraits Greenway at www.ourgreen- Peck Center. For information United States. will be held Jan. 20 at the their favorite humans for fun, in two separate workshops at way.org. about the coalition or this At noon the 2009 March Nassau County Judicial refreshments, prizes and dis- the Island Art Association on Inauguration party meeting call Tom Washburn at for Life will be held from Annex, 76347 Veterans Way counts off your favorite “dog- North Second Street. 491-1753. Mission Nombre de Dios to in Yulee. Sessions begin at 6 gie delights.” This opportunity On Jan. 26-28 from 9:30- A Community Potluck Men’s Newcomers the Public Plaza and Gazebo p.m. to socialize is sponsored by 12:30 p.m. at the Island Art Inauguration Party will be held in downtown St. Augustine Students ages 11-18 are The Travel Agency and a Association on North Second on Jan. 20 from 7-10 p.m. at The Men’s Newcomers (approximately 1 mile). There invited to participate. Those selection of its favorite dog Street learn the basics for the Palace Saloon, with danc- Club of Amelia Island will hold will be a talk by Dr. Noreen wishing to be on the volunteer friendly hotels and resorts. painting people portraits by ing to the music of Hupp & its luncheon meeting at the Johnson, OB-GYN, College jury or act as attorneys, court RSVP to The Travel Agency the use of underpainting to Rob and a replay of President Fernandina Beach Golf Club Station, Texas, music by Palm clerks and bailiffs can sign up at 261-5914. develop a finished portrait. Barack Obama’s inauguration at 11:30 a.m. Beach County’s St. Francis of through their school guidance Raffle tickets are $2 each This class is for adults, begin- speech on a big-screen TV. Jan. 15. Assissi Choir, and a presenta- offices or by attending court and all prizes are donated by ners through advanced. Call The Speaker will be tion by Project SOS. A and signing up then. To partic- hotels and resorts that cater to 261-7020 to register. Fernan- Becky Jordi, spaghetti dinner hosted by St. ipate as an attorney, see coor- canine guests. All proceeds The pet portrait workshop dina UF/IFAS, John’s County Right to Life dinator Charles Griffin, who will go to the Nassau Humane for adults 18 on up will be held Beach Nassau County will follow at the Bishop Baker assigns the positions. Volun- Society and the tickets are Jan. 29-31 at the Fernandina non-parti- Horticultural Center, 259 St. George St. teers need to arrive between available at The Travel Art Gallery studio. Please san Extension For directions and more 5:30 and 6 p.m. For informa- Agency, Bark Avenue and at bring the medium you can Commu- agent, will talk about what information, visit www.march- tion call Griffin at 548-4600. the Nassau Humane Society work with the best. You will nity for plants, shrubs and trees are forlifestaugustine.com. Genealogy meeting on Airport Road. learn how to use guidelines Change Group is hosting the the best for Northeast Florida. Trivia night Spaghetti dinner and shapes to develop por- dinner. Please bring a dish to Landscaping pointers will also The Amelia Island traits of your pets. Contact share. Plates and cutlery will be reviewed. Members are Enjoy “Trivia with Maggie” Genealogical Society will The Woman’s Club of Esser at (843) 476-9059 or e- be provided. There is a cash encouraged to bring in a prob- on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. meet Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Fernandina Beach at 201 mail Kaytee@KayteeEsser. bar. lem plant for a diagnosis. All at the Crab Trap in downtown Fernandina Beach Police Jean Lafitte Blvd. will hold a com. Cost is $5 per person. men are invited. Tickets are Tickets should be purchased $15 in advance and $17 at the in advance through Audrey door. For reservations, call CROSSWORD Milley at (904) 556-6816 or Bob Keane at 277-4590. [email protected]. 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LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR Clerk of Court’s Office Policy is real property,lying and being including the specific facts the THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS EMERGENCY SERVICES COST THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 44 copy of your written defenses TAX DEED to hold the sale at 11:30 a.m. and situated in NASSAU petitioner contends warrant AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF RECOVERY FEE FOR MOTOR MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, A within 30 days after the first NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN JOHN A. CRAWFORD County,Florida, more particu- reversal or modification of the A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON VEHICLE ACCIDENT EMER- DISTANCE OF 321.35 FEET TO publication,if any,on Albertelli that JOHN A ROGERS, the NASSAU COUNTY CLERK OF larly described as follows: agency’s proposed action; THEM. GENCY SERVICES; PROVIDING AN IRON; THENCE SOUTH 43 Law,Plaintiff’s attorney,whose holder of the following certifi- COURT Tract 1, Block 8, Yulee (f) A statement of the spe- All other creditors of the SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN DEGREES 54 MINUTES 00 SEC- address is P.O. Box 23028, cate(s) has filed said certifi- BY: KAREN J. LOCKETT, Woods Section 2,as recorded cific rules or statutes the peti- decedent and persons hav- EFFECTIVE DATE. ONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF Tampa, FL 33623, and file the cate(s) for a tax deed to be DEPUTY CLERK in Plat Book 5,pages 83 and 84 tioner contends require rever- ing claims or demands against Copies of the Ordinance 290.67 FEET TO THE POINT OF original with this Court either issued thereon.The certificate Individuals with disabilities of the Public Records of sal or modification of the the decedent’s estate must are available at the Clerk’s BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH before service on Plaintiff’s number(s) and year of needing a reasonable ac- Nassau County,Florida agency’s proposed action; file their claims with this Court Office at the Judicial Annex, THAT CERTAIN MOBILE HOME attorney,or immediately there- issuance, the description of commodation to participate COMMONLY KNOWN AS: and WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER located at 76347 Veterans LOCATED THEREON, SERIAL after; otherwise, a default will the property,and the name(s) in this proceeding should con- 560 MINER ROAD, YULEE, FL (g) A statement of the relief THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA- Way, Yulee, Florida, Monday NUMBERS GMHGA40432138A be entered against you for the in which it is assessed are as tact the RECORDING DEPART- 32097 sought by the petitioner, stat- TION OF THIS NOTICE. through Friday, 8:30 a.m. & GMHGA40432138B. relief demanded in the follows: MENT no later than seven (7) This action has been filed ing precisely the action peti- ALL CLAIMS AND through 5:00 p.m., except for A/K/A 86151 PAGES DAIRY Complaint or petition. File Number: 2008-116-TD days prior to the proceeding against you and you are re- tioner wishes the agency to DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL legal holidays. ROAD,YULEE, FL 32097 This notice shall be pub- Certificate Number: 773 at the NASSAU COUNTY JUDI- quired to serve a copy of your take with respect to the BE FOREVER BARRED. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE Any person claiming an lished once a week for two Parcel Number: 19-2N-25- CIAL ANNEX. If notice to the written defense, if any, such agency’s proposed action. The date of the first PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A interest in the surplus from the consecutive weeks in the Fern- 0000-0148-0000 individual of a deposition, Morris Hardwick Schneider, A petition that does not dis- Publication of this Notice is PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL sale, if any, other than the andina Beach News Leader. Year of Issuance: 2006 court date, subpoena, etc., is LLC, Attorneys for Plaintiff, pute the material facts upon January 7, 2009. ANY DECISION MADE BY THE property owner as of the date WITNESS my hand and the Description of Property: less than seven (7) days, then whose address is 5115 Eisen- which the Department’s Attorney for the Personal BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- of the Lis Pendens must file a seal of this court on this 7 day IN DB 228 PG 5 CO REC the individual should contact hower Blvd., Suite 103,Tampa, action is based shall state that Representative: MISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY claim within sixty (60) days of January,2009. Assessed To: the RECORDING DEPARTMENT Florida 33688 on or before and no such facts are in dispute KATHRYN KNEE, Esquire MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH after the sale. John A. Crawford ANNIE M MADISON as soon as possible after re- file the original with the clerk of and otherwise shall contain Florida Bar No.: 849571 MEETING OR HEARING, HE OR WITNESS MY HAND and the Clerk of the Circuit Court All of the above property is ceiving that notice.Telephone: this Court either before service the same information as set KATHRYN KNEE, P.A. SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF seal of this Court on January 7, By: /s/ Heather Nazworth located in Nassau County, in 904-548-4604 or 1-800-956-3496 on Plaintiff’s attorney or imme- forth above, as required by 1027 South 8th Street THE PROCEEDINGS,AND THAT, 2009. Deputy Clerk the State of Florida. if hearing impaired,1-800-955- diately there after; otherwise a Rule 28-106.301, F.A.C. Fernandina Beach, Florida FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE OR John A. Crawford Americans with Disabilities Unless such certificate(s) 8770 (v), via Florida Relay default will be entered against Because the administrative 32034 SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT Clerk of the Circuit Court Act shall be redeemed according Service. you for the relief demanded in hearing process is designed (904) 491-1781 A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE By: /s/ Tracy Poore If you are a person with a to law,the property described 4t 12-31-2008,01-07-14-21-2009 the Complaint. to formulate final agency Personal Representative: PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, Deputy Clerk disability who needs any ac- in such certificate or certifi- 7175 WITNESS my hand and seal action, the filing of a petition KELLY A. DEAHL WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE Florida Default Law Group, commodation in order to par- cates will be sold to the ————— of this Court on the 30th day of means that the Department’s 4 Clark Drive TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE P.L. ticipate in a court proceed- Highest Bidder at the MAIN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE December, 2008. final action may be different Hazlet, NJ 07730 UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS P.O. Box 25018 ing,you are entitled,at no cost ENTRANCE OF THE NASSAU 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN John A. Crawford from the position taken by it 2t 01-07-14-2009 TO BE BASED. Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 to you, to the provision of cer- COUNTY JUDICIAL ANNEX, AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, Clerk of the Circuit Court in this notice. Persons whose 7179 The Board of County F07011753 NMNC-VA-R- tain assistance. Please con- 76347 VETERANS WAY, YULEE, FLORIDA By: /s/ Heather Nazworth substantial interests will be ————— Commissioners may continue khartmaier tact Court Administration at FL,on the 27th day of January, CIVIL DIVISION Deputy Clerk affected by any such final PUBLIC NOTICE hearings on this matter. Americans with Disabilities (904) 630-2564, within two (2) 2009, between the hours of CASE NO.: 2007-CA-461 In accordance with the decision of the Department Notice is hereby given to: ATTEST: Act working days of receipt of this 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL American with Disabilities Act, on the application have the Dennis J. Campbell /s/ JOHN A. CRAWFORD If you are a person with a notice; if you are hearing or Clerk of Court’s Office Policy is TRUST COMPANY, persons needing a special right to petition to become a Last known address of: Its: Ex-Officio Clerk disability who needs any voice impaired,call 1-800-955- to hold the sale at 11:30 a.m. Plaintiff, accommodation to partici- party to the proceeding, in 302 S 14th Street BOARD OF COUNTY accommodation in order to 8771. JOHN A. CRAWFORD vs. pate in this hearing, should accordance with the require- Fernandina Beach, Florida COMMISSIONERS participate in this proceeding, 2t 01-14-21-2009 NASSAU COUNTY CLERK OF ADAM W.DEROSSETT A/K/A contact ADA Coordinator not ments set forth above. 32034 OF NASSAU COUNTY, you are entitled, at no cost to 7194 COURT ADAM WAYNE DEROSSETT; later than 1 (one) day prior to The application is available Pursuant to Section 98.075, FLORIDA you,to the provision of certain ————— BY: KAREN J. LOCKETT, HOLLY R. DEEN A/K/A HOLLY the proceeding at 76347 for public inspection during Florida Statutes,you are here- BY: /s/ BARRY V.HOLLOWAY assistance please contact the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, DEPUTY CLERK REBECCA DEEN A/K/A HOLLY Veteran’s Way, Yulee, Florida normal business hours, 8:00 by notified that you are poten- Its: Chairman circuit court at (904) 321-5709. FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN Individuals with disabilities R. DEROSSETT A/K/A HOLLY 32097. (800) 958-3496. For the a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday tially ineligible to be registered Individuals with disabilities 2t 01-14-21-2009 AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, needing a reasonable ac- REBECCA DEROSSETT; COUN- hearing or voice impaired through Friday, except legal to vote. Failure to respond needing a reasonable ac- 7192 FLORIDA. commodation to participate TRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.; (800) 955-8771. holidays, at the Department within thirty (30) days after this commodation to participate ————— CASE NO.: 2008-CP-227 in this proceeding should con- JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS 2t 01-07-14-2009 of Environmental Protection, notice is published may result in this proceeding should con- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE DIVISION: A tact the RECORDING DEPART- UNKNOWN TENANT (S) IN 7182 Northeast District Office, 7825 in a determination of ineligi- tact the Office of the Ex-Officio FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN IN RE: ESTATE OF: MENT no later than seven (7) POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT ————— Baymeadows Way,Suite B200, bility by the supervisor and Clerk to the Board of County AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, HENRY ALLAN FILLMER, days prior to the proceeding PROPERTY, STATE OF FLORIDA Jacksonville, Florida 32256- removal of your name from Commissioners at least seven- FLORIDA Deceased. at the NASSAU COUNTY JUDI- Defendants. DEPARTMENT OF 7590. the statewide voter registra- ty two (72) hours prior to the CIVIL ACTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS CIAL ANNEX. If notice to the RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE ENVIRONMENTAL 1t 01-14-2009 tion system. Please contact proceeding at (904) 548-4660, CASE NO. 2007-CA-567 The administration of the individual of a deposition, SALE PROTECTION 7186 the Nassau County Supervisor or if the hearing impaired, DIVISION A estate of HENRY ALLAN FILL- court date, subpoena, etc., is NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO —————- of Elections Office no later Florida Relay Service at 1-800- U.S. BANK NATIONAL MER, deceased, File Number less than seven (7) days, then pursuant to a Motion and ISSUE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE than 30 days after the date of 955-8770 (v) or 1-800-955-8771 ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, 2008-CP-227,is pending in the the individual should contact Order Resetting Foreclosure The Department of Environ- BILL’S TOWING gives Notice this published notice to (TDD). Plaintiff, Circuit Court for Nassau the RECORDING DEPARTMENT Sale Date dated the 6 day of mental Protection gives notice of Foreclosure of Lien and receive information regarding 2t 01-14-21-2009 vs. County, Florida, Probate Di- as soon as possible after re- January,2009, and entered in of its intent to issue a permit to intent to sell these vehicles on the basis for the potential inel- 7190 BONNIE E.P.MACMULLEN, et vision, the address of which is ceiving that notice.Telephone: Case No. 2007-CA-461, of the Smurfit-Stone Container Enter- 01/26/2009, 8:30 am at 425 S igibility and the procedure to ————— al, 416 Centre Street,Fernandina 904-548-4604 or 1-800-956-3496 Circuit Court of the 4TH prises,Inc.,which has a mailing 8TH ST FERNANDINA, FL 32034- resolve this matter. If further LEGAL NOTICE Defendant(s). Beach, FL 32034. The names if hearing impaired,1-800-955- Judicial Circuit in and for address of North 8th Street, 3609, pursuant to subsection assistance is needed, please The St. Johns River Water NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED and addresses of the person- 8770 (v), via Florida Relay Nassau County,Florida,where- Fernandina Beach, Florida 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. contact the Supervisor of Management District has re- FORECLOSURE SALE al representative(s) and the Service. in DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL 32034. This project is for the fir- BILL’S TOWING reserves the Elections at the numbers listed ceived the application(s) for NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN personal representative’s 4t 12-24-31-2008,01-07-14-2009 TRUST COMPANY is the Plaintiff ing of virgin ultra low sulfur No. right to accept or reject any below. Environmental Resource Per- pursuant to a Final Judgment attorney are set forth below. 7159 and ADAM W. DEROSSETT 2 fuel oil mixed with and offset and/or all bids. Vicki P. Cannon mit(s) from: of Mortgage Foreclosure All creditors of the dece- —————- A/K/A ADAM WAYNE DEROS- by black liquor solids with other 2FALP71W8VX120535 1997 Nassau County Supervisor of Southeast Land Corpora- dated January 6, 2009 and dent and other persons having IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SETT; HOLLY R. DEEN A/K/A permitted fuels in the existing FORD Elections tion, 2251 St. Johns Bluff Road entered in Case No.2007-CA- claims or demands against FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF HOLLY REBECCA DEEN A/K/A Nos.4 and 5 Recovery Boilers. 1t 01-14-2009 96135 Nassau Place, Suite 3 South,Suite 100,Jacksonville,FL 567 of the Circuit Court of the decedent’s estate on whom a FLORIDA IN AND FOR NASSAU HOLLY R. DEROSSETT A/K/A This facility is located at North 7187 Yulee, Florida 32097 32246, application #4-089- FOURTH Judicial Circuit in and copy of this notice has been COUNTY HOLLY REBECCA DEROSSETT; 8th Street, Fernandina Beach, ————— Telephone 904-491-7500 112389-2. The project is locat- for NASSAU County, Florida served must file their claims CASE NO. 45-2008-CA- COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, Nassau County, Florida. The NOTICE OF SALE Toll Free 1-866-260-4301 ed in Nassau County,Sections wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL with this Court WITHIN THE 000656-AXXX-YX INC.; JOHN DOE; JANE DOE Department has assigned file Notice is given pursuant to TDD 904-491-7510 10 & 15, Township 2 North, ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE,is the LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE ACCREDITED HOME AS UNKNOWN TENANT (S) IN number 0890003-027-AC to this the Self Storage Facility Act, 1t 01-14-2009 Range 26 East. The ERP appli- Plaintiff and BONNIE E.P.MAC- DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- LENDERS, INC., A CALIFORNIA POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT project.The purpose of the test Florida Statutes, Chapter 83, 7185 cation is for construction of a MULLEN; MORTGAGE ELEC- TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 CORPORATION, PROPERTY are defendants. I project is to promote better Part IV,that AAAA Self Storage, —————- surface water management TRONIC REGISTRATION SYS- DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER- Plaintiff, will sell to the highest and best operating conditions with no a self storage facility, will sell IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE system for a 3.76-acre resi- TEMS, INCORPORATED, AS VICE OF A COPY OF THIS vs. bidder for cash at the AT 11:30 increase in air emissions. by auction to the highest bid- 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN dential development known NOMINEE FOR SELECT PORT- NOTICE ON THEM. DAVID H DOCKERY,et. al. A.M. at the MAIN ENTRANCE The Department will der the contents of spaces AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, as Big Cypress. FOLIO SERVICING, INC.; TEN- All other creditors of the Defendants. OF THE NASSAU COUNTY JUDI- accept written comments noted to the following lessees: FLORIDA The file(s) containing each ANT #1 N/K/A NOELLE SLUDER, decedent and persons hav- NOTICE OF ACTION CIAL ANNEX, 76347 VETERANS concerning the proposed per- 083 Misc. Business Inventory CIVIL DIVISION of the above-listed applica- and TENANT #2 N/K/A ing claims or demands against TO: DAVID H DOCKERY WAY, YULEE FL 32097 at the mit issuance action for a peri- The sale will be held at CASE NO.: 45-2008-CA- tion(s) are available for inspec- JONATHAN MACMULLEN are the decedent’s estate must Whose residence is: 1396 MUL- Nassau County Courthouse,in od of 14 (fourteen) days from AAAA Self Storage facility 000352 tion Monday through Friday the Defendants,I will sell to the file their claims with this Court BERRY LANDING, HILLIARD, FL YULEE,Florida,at 11:30 a.m.on the date of publication of located at 1830 S. 8th Street, INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., except for legal holidays, 8:00 highest and best bidder for WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE 32046 & 113 S 8 ST, FERNANDI- the 11 day of February, 2009, “PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, Plaintiff, a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the St. cash at NASSAU JUDICIAL DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- NA BEACH, FL 32034 the following described prop- ISSUE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT.” Nassau County, at 10:00 am vs. Johns River Water Manage- ANNEX,76347 VETERAN’S WAY, TION OF THIS NOTICE. TO: CRYSTAL DOCKERY erty as set forth in said Final Written comments should be on 28th of January,2009. DOUG FORBES; UNKNOWN ment District Headquarters or YULEE, FLORIDA at 11:30AM, ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED Whose residence is: 1396 MUL- Judgment, to wit: provided to the Florida De- 2t 01-14-21-2009 SPOUSE OF DOUG FORBES; the appropriate service cen- on the 11 day of February, WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. BERRY LANDING, HILLIARD, FL LOT 64, HICKORY VILLAGE partment of Environmental 7188 JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS ter. Written objections to the 2009, the following described NOTWITHSTANDING THE 32046 & 113 S 8 ST, FERNANDI- UNIT ONE,ACCORDING TO THE Protection, Northeast District ————— UNKNOWN TENANT (S) IN application may be made,but property as set forth in said TIME PERIOD SET FORTH NA BEACH, FL 32034 PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED Office at 7825 Baymeadows IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT should be filed with (received Final Judgment: ABOVE,ANY CLAIM FILED TWO If alive, and if dead, all parties IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGES 369, Way, Suite B-200, Jacksonville, FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN PROPERTY, by) the District Clerk,4049 Reid LOT THIRTY-TWO (32), (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE claiming interest by, through, 370 AND 371, OF THE PUBLIC Florida 32256-7590. Any writ- AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, Defendants. St.,Palatka,Florida 32177-1429, NATURE’S GATE, ACCORDING DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH under or against DAVID H RECORDS OF NASSAU COUN- ten comments filed shall be FLORIDA. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE no later than 14 days from the TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORD- IS BARRED. DOCKERY; CRYSTAL DOCKERY TY,FLORIDA. made available for public CASE NO.: 08-CP-223 SALE date of publication. Written ED IN PLAT BOOK 5,PAGES 200 The date of first publication and all parties having or claim- ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN inspection.If written comments DIVISION: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN objections should identify the AND 201 OF THE PUBLIC of this Notice is January 14, ing to have any right, title or INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM received result in a significant IN RE: THE ESTATE OF pursuant to a Final Judgment objector by name and RECORDS OF NASSAU COUN- 2009. interest in the property THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN change in the proposed GEORGE ANDREW BURNS, of Foreclosure dated the 5th address,and fully describe the TY,FLORIDA. Attorney for Personal described herein. THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF agency action, the Depart- Deceased. day of January, 2009, and objection to the application. A/K/A 2138 NATURES GATE Representative: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS ment shall revise the proposed NOTICE TO CREDITORS entered in Case No. 45-2008- Filing a written objection does COURT NORTH, FERNANDINA H. Price Poole, Jr., Esquire action for Foreclosure of MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 permit and require,if applica- The ancillary administration CA-000352,of the Circuit Court not entitle you to a Chapter BEACH, FL 32034 Florida Bar No. 0157674 Mortgage on the following DAYS AFTER THE SALE. ble, another Public Notice. of the estate of GEORGE of the 4TH Judicial Circuit in 120, Florida Statutes, Admini- Any person claiming an P.O. Box 1280 described property: In accordance with the A person whose substan- ANDREW BURNS, deceased, and for Nassau County,Florida, strative Hearing. Only those interest in the surplus from the Fernandina Beach, FL 32035 LOT 6 OF MULBERRY LAND- Americans with Disabilities Act tial interests are affected by File Number 08-CP-223, is wherein INDYMAC BANK,F.S.B. persons whose substantial sale, if any, other than the Telephone: (904) 261-0742 ING,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT of 1990 (ADA), disabled per- the proposed permitting deci- pending in the Circuit Court is the Plaintiff and DOUG interests are affected by the property owner as of the date Personal Representative: THEREOF AS RECORDED IN sons who,because of their dis- sion may petition for an admin- for Nassau County, Florida, FORBES; UNKNOWN SPOUSE application and who file a of the Lis Pendens must file a BETSY F.VANCE PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 37, OF THE abilities, need special istrative proceeding (hearing) Probate Division, the address OF DOUG FORBES; JOHN DOE; petition meeting the require- claim within sixty (60) days 5334 Florence Point Drive PUBLIC RECORDS OF NASSAU accommodation to partici- under Sections 120.569 and of which is 76347 Veterans JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TEN- ments of Sections 120.596 and after the sale. Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 COUNTY,FLORIDA pate in this proceeding should 120.57 of the Florida Statutes Way, Yulee, Florida 32097. The ANT (S) IN POSSESSION OF THE 120.57, Florida Statutes, and WITNESS MY HAND and the Telephone: (352) 516-7779 a/k/a 1396 MULBERRY LAND- contact the ADA Coordinator (F.S.). The petition must con- names and addresses of the SUBJECT PROPERTY are defen- Chapter 28-106,Florida Admin- seal of this Court on January 7, 2t 01-14-21-2009 ING HILLIARD, FL 32046 at 416 CENTER STREET, FER- tain the information set forth personal representative and dants. I will sell to the highest istrative Code,may obtain an 2009. 7195 has been filed against you and NANDINA BEACH, FL 32034 or below and must be filed the personal representative’s and best bidder for cash at Administrative hearing. All John A. Crawford ————— you are required to serve a Telephone Voice/TDD (904) (received) in the Office of attorney are set forth below. the AT 11:30 A.M. at the MAIN timely filed written objections Clerk of the Circuit Court IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR coy of your written defenses,if 321-5700 not later than five General Counsel of the All creditors of the dece- ENTRANCE OF THE NASSAU will be presented to the Board By: /s/ Tracy Poore NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA any, to it, on Nwabufo business days prior to such pro- Department at 3900 dent and other persons having COUNTY JUDICIAL ANNEX, for consideration in its deliber- Deputy Clerk PROBATE DIVISION Umunna, Attorney for Plaintiff, ceeding. Commonwealth Boulevard, claims or demands against 76347 VETERANS WAY,YULEE FL ations on application prior to Florida Default Law Group, File No. 08CP229 whose address is 2901 Stirling Dated this 7th day of Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, decedent’s estate, including 32097 at the Nassau County the Board taking action on the P.L. Division A Road, Suite 300, Fort Lauder- January,2009. Florida, 32399-3000. Petitions unmatured, contingent or Courthouse,in Yulee,Florida,at application. P.O. Box 25018 IN RE: ESTATE OF dale, Florida 33312 within 30 John A. Crawford filed by the permit applicant or unliquidated claims,on whom 11:30 a.m. on the 29 day of Gloria Lewis, Director, Division Tampa, Florida 33622-5018 CHARLES PRICE POSTELLE, JR., days after the first publication Clerk Of The Circuit Court any of the parties listed below a copy of this notice is served January, 2009, the following of Regulatory Information F07056529 GMAC-CONV-R- Deceased. of this notice,and file the orig- By: /s/ Tracy Poore must be filed within fourteen must file their claims with this described property as set forth Management abiven NOTICE TO CREDITORS inal with the Clerk of this Court Deputy Clerk days of receipt of this notice of court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 in said Final Judgment, to wit: St. Johns River Water Americans with Disabilities The administration of the either before service on Law Office of Marshall C. intent. Petitions filed by any MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF LOT 56 AND 57, OF PINE Management District Act estate of CHARLES PRICE Plaintiff’s attorney or immedi- Watson persons other than those enti- THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS KNOLL, ACCORDING TO THE 1t 01-14-2009 If you are a person with a POSTELLE, JR., deceased, ately thereafter; otherwise a 1800 NW 49th Street, Suite tled to written notice under NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED 7191 disability who needs any whose date of death was default will be entered against 120 Section 120.60(3),F.S.,must be DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY IN PLAT BOOK 4,AT PAGE 5,OF ————— accommodation in order to August 10, 2008; File Number you for the relief demanded in Fort Lauderdale, Florida filed within fourteen days of OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF NAS- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE participate in this proceeding, 08CP229, is pending in the the complaint. 33309 publication of the public All other creditors of the SAU COUNTY,FLORIDA. FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN you are entitled, at no cost to Circuit Court for Nassau WITNESS my hand and the Telephone: (954) 453-0365 notice or within fourteen days decedent and other persons ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, you,to the provision of certain County, Florida, Probate seal of this Court this 23rd day Facsimile: (954) 771-6052 of receipt of this notice of having claims or demands INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM FLORIDA assistance please contact the Division, the address of which of December, 2008. Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438 intent, whichever occurs first. against decedent’s estate, THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN CIVIL ACTION circuit court at (904) 321-5709. is P.O. Box 456, Fernandina John A. Crawford 07-20339 Under Section 120.60(3), F.S., including unmatured, contin- THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF CASE NO. 2007-CA-200 2t 01-14-21-2009 Beach,Florida 32035-0456.The As Clerk of the Court 2t 01-14-21-2009 however, any person who gent or unliquidated claims, THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS DIVISION A 7193 names and addresses of the By: /s/ Heather Nazworth 7196 asked the Department for must file their claims with this MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, ————— personal representative and As Deputy Clerk —————- notice of agency action may court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Plaintiff, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE the personal representative’s In accordance with the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE file a petition within fourteen THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- In accordance with the vs. FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN attorney are set forth below. Americans with Disabilities Act, FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN days of receipt of that notice, CATION OF THIS NOTICE. Americans with Disabilities Act SCOTT M. MCDOUGALD, et AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, All creditors of the dece- persons needing a reasonable AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, regardless of the date of pub- ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED of 1990 (ADA), disabled per- al, FLORIDA dent and other persons having accommodation to partici- FLORIDA lication.A petitioner shall mail WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. sons who,because of their dis- Defendant(s). CIVIL ACTION claims or demands against pate in this proceeding should, GENERAL JURISDICTION a copy of the petition to the The date of first publication abilities, need special NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED CASE NO.: 45-2008-CA- decedent’s estate on whom a no later than seven (7) days DIVISION applicant at the address indi- of this Notice is January 7, accommodation to partici- FORECLOSURE SALE 000654 copy of this notice is required prior, contact the Clerk of the CASE NO.: 45-2008-CA- cated above at the time of 2009. pate in this proceeding should NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN DIVISION: to be served, must file their Court’s disability coordinator 000543 filing.The failure of any person CLYDE W.DAVIS contact the ADA Coordinator pursuant to an Order Re- DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL claims with this court WITHIN at 9046302564, 330 E BAY ST, SEC.: 0 to file a petition within the Attorney for Personal at 416 CENTER STREET, FER- scheduling Foreclosure Sale TRUST COMPANY,AS TRUSTEE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202. If DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL appropriate time period shall Representative NANDINA BEACH, FL 32034 or dated January 6, 2009 and FOR IXIS 2006-HE2, THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLI- hearing impaired, contact TRUST COMPANY,AS TRUSTEE, constitute a waiver of that per- Florida Bar No. 277266 Telephone Voice/TDD (904) entered in Case No.2007-CA- Plaintiff, CATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 (TDD) 8009558771 via Florida IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED son’s right to request an 960185 Gateway Boulevard, 321-5700 not later than five 200 of the Circuit Court of the vs. DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER- Relay System. HOLDERS OF AMERIQUEST administrative determination Suite 104 business days prior to such pro- FOURTH Judicial Circuit in and AVRAHAM BARUCH VICE OF A COPY OF THIS 2t 01-07-14-2009 MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., (hearing) under Sections Fernandina Beach, Florida ceeding. for NASSAU County, Florida DAHMAN, et al, NOTICE ON THEM. 7184 ASSET-BACKED PASS- 120.569 and 120.57 F.S., or to 32034 Dated this 5 day of wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, Defendant(s). All other creditors of the ————— THROUGH CERTIFICATES intervene in this proceeding Telephone: (904) 261-2848 January,2009. NA,is the Plaintiff and SCOTT M. NOTICE OF ACTION decedent and other persons NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SERIES 2004-R7 and participate as a party to JO ANN BURNS WELKER John A. Crawford MCDOUGALD; SHERRI R. AVRAHAM BARUCH DAHMAN having claims or demands TAX DEED Plaintiff it.Any subsequent intervention Personal Representative Clerk Of The Circuit Court MCDOUGALD; CITIFINANCIAL Last Known Address: against decedent’s estate NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN vs. will be only at the approval of 2t 01-07-14-2009 By: /s/ Amanda Stearn EQUITY SERVICES,INC.; are the Beit-Zouri 2610 Street must file their claims with this that SHERRY QUATTLEBAUM, STEVEN P. HALLMARK; et al the presiding officer upon the 7180 Deputy Clerk Defendants, I will sell to the Tel Aviv, Israel 69122 court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER the holder of the following cer- Defendant(s) filing of a motion in compli- ————— Law Office of Marshall C. highest and best bidder for Current Address: Unknown THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- tificate(s) has filed said certifi- NOTICE OF ACTION FOR ance with Rule 28-106.205 of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Watson cash at NASSAU JUDICIAL LIMOR DAHMAN CATION OF THIS NOTICE. cate(s) for a tax deed to be FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING- the Florida Administrative NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA 1800 NW 49th Street, Suite ANNEX,76347 VETERAN’S WAY, Last Known Address: ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED issued thereon.The certificate PROPERTY Code. PROBATE DIVISION 120 YULEE, FLORIDA at 11:30AM, 13075 NW 23rd Street WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET number(s) and year of TO: A petition that disputes the FILE NO.: 08-CP-219 Fort Lauderdale, Florida on the 11 day of February, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF issuance, the description of STEVEN P. HALLMARK AND material facts on which the DIVISION: A 33309 2009, the following described Current Address: Unknown THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE the property,and the name(s) ROBIN K. HALLMARK Department’s action is based IN RE: ESTATE OF Telephone: (954) 453-0365 property as set forth in said ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PAR- WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. in which it is assessed are as ADDRESS UNKNOWN BUT must contain the following GEORGE F.PETZOLD, Facsimile: (954) 771-6052 Final Judgment: TIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, NOTWITHSTANDING THE follows: WHOSE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS information: Deceased. Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438 ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR UNDER, AND AGAINST THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH File Number: 2008-117-TD IS: 560 MINER ROAD, YULEE, FL (a) The name and address NOTICE TO CREDITORS 08-26299 PARCEL OF LAND, LYING AND HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL ABOVE,ANY CLAIM FILED TWO Certificate Number: 793 32097 of each agency affected and The administration of the 2t 01-14-21-2009 BEING A PORTION OF SECTION DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER Parcel Number: 27-2N-25- Residence unknown, if living, each agency’s file or identifi- estate of GEORGE F.PETZOLD, 7189 51,TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH,RANGE KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, DECEDENT’S DEATH IS BARRED. 0000-0003-0100 including any unknown spouse cation number, if known; deceased,File Number 08-CP- —————- 27 EAST, NASSAU COUNTY, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN The date of first publication Year of Issuance: 2006 of the said Defendants,if either (b) The name,address,and 219, is pending in the Circuit NOTICE OF INTENTION FLORIDA AND BEING MORE PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTER- of this notice is: January 14, Description of Property: has remarried and if either or telephone number of the peti- Court for Nassau County, TO CONSIDER ENACTMENT PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS EST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, 2009. PT OF GOV’T LOTS 2 3 4 & 5 both of said Defendant(s) are tioner,the name,address,and Florida, Probate Division, the OF AN ORDINANCE FOLLOWS: DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR Signed on December 18,2008. IN OR 738 PG 658 R672750 dead, their respective un- telephone number of the peti- address of which is Nassau NOTICE is hereby given that FOR A POINT OF BEGIN- OTHER CLAIMANTS Linda R. Wicker Assessed To: known heirs, devisees, gran- tioner’s representative, if any, County Courthouse, 76347 the Board of County Commis- NING, COMMENCE AT THE Last Known Address: Unknown Attorney for Personal MICHAEL G CHRISTY,ANGELA tees, assignees, creditors, lien- which shall be the address for Veterans’Way,Suite 456,Yulee, sioners of Nassau County, MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF Current Address: Unknown Representative C CHRISTY ors,and trustees,and all other service purposes during the Florida 32097.The names and Florida, at a Regular meeting LANDS DESCRIBED IN DEED YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Florida Bar No. 0084174 All of the above property is persons claiming by, through, course of the proceeding; and addresses of the personal rep- to be held on Monday, the RECORDED IN OFFICIAL action to foreclose a mort- PURCELL, FLANAGAN & HAY, located in Nassau County, in under or against the named an explanation of how the resentative and the personal 26th day of January, 2009, at RECORDS BOOK 25,PAGE 636, gage on the following prop- P.A. the State of Florida. Defendant(s); and the afore- petitioner’s substantial inter- representative’s are set forth 7:00 P.M. at the Commission PUBLIC RECORDS OF NASSAU erty in Nassau County,Florida: Post Office Box 40749 Unless such certificate(s) mentioned named Defen- ests will be affected by the below. Chambers, located in the COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE LOT 18,TIMBER CREEK PLAN- Jacksonville, Florida 32203 shall be redeemed according dant(s) and such of the afore- agency determination; ALL CREDITORS ARE NOTIFIED James S. Page Governmental NORTH 88 DEGREES 44 MIN- TATION,PHASE ONE,ACCORD- Telephone: (904) 355-0355 to law,the property described mentioned unknown Defen- (c) A statement of how THAT: Complex,96135 Nassau Place, UTES 00 SECONDS WEST, ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS Telecopier: (904) 355-0820 in such certificate or certifi- dants and such of the afore- and when petitioner received All creditors of the dece- Yulee, Florida, intends to con- ALONG THE NORTHERLY RIGHT- RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6 AT MERRILL LYNCH TRUST cates will be sold to the mentioned unknown Defen- notice of the agency action or dent and other persons having sider for adoption the following OF-WAY OF STATE ROAD 200-A PAGE 394 THROUGH 398, COMPANY,FSB Highest Bidder at the MAIN dant(s) as may be infants, proposed action; claims or demands against proposed ordinance: (HAVING A 100 FOOT RIGHT- INCLUSIVE, OF THE CURRENT By: Anne G. McBride ENTRANCE OF THE NASSAU incompetents or otherwise not (d) A statement of all dis- decedent’s estate on whom a ORDINANCE NO. 2009- OF-WAY); A DISTANCE OF PUBLIC RECORDS OF NASSAU Personal Representative COUNTY JUDICIAL ANNEX, sui juris. puted issues of material fact.If copy of this notice is served AN ORDINANCE OF THE 172.75 FEET TO A CONCRETE COUNTY,FLORIDA. 5200 Town Center Circle, 76347 VETERANS WAY, YULEE, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED there are none, the petition must file their claims with this BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- MONUMENT; THENCE NORTH A/K/A 76210 TIDEVIEW LANE, Suite 500 FL,on the 3rd day of February, that an action has been must so indicate; Court WITHIN THE LATER OF SIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY, 13 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 14 YULEE, FLORIDA 32097 Boca Raton, FL 33486 2009, between the hours of commenced to foreclose a (e) A concise statement of THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE has been filed against you and 2t 01-14-21-2009 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The mortgage on the following the ultimate facts alleged, OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF COUNTY FIRE-RESCUE AND OF 219.23 FEET TO AN IRON; you are required to serve a 7197 A site with a lot more byte... 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(904)556-6042 MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE - SALON EQUIPMENT FOR SALE PRIVATE CARE NURSING ASSIST- 807 Condominiums Corner of Simmons & 1st Ave. Lots of 7 Styling Chairs with Hydraulics - WATERFRONT - Dock & boat storage. ANT/COMPANION - avail. for quality Learn To Operate A Crane Or stuff: artwork, furniture, picture $200.00 ea., 2 Shampoo Chairs - UNBELIEVABLE BUY - Ocean Park. Deep water. 3BR/2BA, 1 acre lot, in-home care on Amelia Island. Bulldozer - Heavy equip’t training. frames, and lots of misc. household $25.00 ea., 3 Wicker Reception Chairs $329,000. Approx $100K below privacy fence. $875/mo. (904)779- Pleasant, professional w/sterling Nat’l cert. Financial & placement assist- items. Sat. 1/17, 7:30am-12 noon. No - $10.00 ea., 2 black Reception Chairs appraisal. Upscale furnishings included. 9007 references. Days, nights & weekends. ance. Georgia School of Construction. early birds. - $10.00 ea., 7 black Side Cabinets - (478)256-5563 DWMH - 3BR/2BA, great condition & Avail. immediately. (802)779-5453 cell www. Heavy5.com, use code “FLCNH” $25.00 ea. Call (904)556-1687 for or call (866)218-2763. ANF location in Yulee, 1/2 acre lot. ARNOLD RIDGE SUBDIVISION - off details CONCRETE WORK - All types slabs, $850/mo. + deposit. (904)430-7676 SELF DEFENSE - for women and men. Chester Rd. Large yard sale. Furniture, driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc. No 808 Off Island/Yulee STATIONERY RV FOR RENT - Weekly Learn traditional Aikido, a non- clothes, misc. items. Sat. 1/17, 8am- job too big or too small. Licensed & or monthly. In a campground. (904) aggressive Martial Art. Dan Kelly 4pm. NORTH HAMPTON - Marsh front insured. (904)491-4383 RECREATION 225-5577. (904)545-1560. estate home. 4000+ sq. ft., 5BR/4BA. UNCLUTTER YOUR HOUSE, Offered at $750,000. Call owner (407) TRACTOR WORK AND/OR RENTAL - GARAGE, ATTIC! - Rent a 10x10 2BR TRAILER - Nassauville. Big yard, 460-2934. Rent tractor, or tractor with operator. Post Office Now Hiring - Avg pay booth. $175/mo. + 10% comm. 701 Boats & Trailers over acre. Call for more details. $700/ (904)491-4383 $20/hr or $57K/yr including Federal mo. + $700 deposit. (904)753-0165 Eileen’s Art & Antiques, 702 Centre. BY OWNER - 3BR/2BA in Riverside Benefits & OT. Placed by adSource, not 16’9” BOSTON WHALER - w/70hp (904)277-2717 subdivision off Barnwell Rd. Large BLACKROCK AREA - 2 trailers for rent affiliated w/USPS who hires. Call (866) Mercury Force motor & trailer. $3,500/ fenced backyard. $199,900. (904) in small trailer park. $600 for one, 713-4492. ANF OBO. (904)261-7060 206 Child Care 583-0683 $550 for other. $500 deposit. Call (904)261-6486. 602 Articles for Sale 14’ Happy Trails Boat - Gator trailer, BABYSITTER NEEDED - in home. 15hp Evinrude motor, bait well, rod SALE OR RENT - BROKERS PRO- 2BR/2BA MOBILE HOME - Private Good w/children a must. Some 306 Lessons/Classes FOR SALE - Complete home furnish- holders, swivel seats, new gas tank, TECTED. Like new 3BR/2BA, 1500sf, location, new paint. $650/mo. + mornings, nights, weekends. $20/day ing, misc. items, Ford Escort Station good cond. $1200. (912)882-5921 12X12 covered patio, garage, whole deposit. Call (904)583-1431. or $100/wk. Call (904)277-2749. PRIVATE GUITAR INSTRUCTION - Wagon, new Thomas the Train & Brio. house water filtration system, Nassau 3BR/2BA SWMH - on 1/2 acre lot beginning to adv. students. Acoustic, (904)261-8079 or (904)910-8400 172 BAY HAWK 88 - Center console, Lakes Reserve. Great 1st home or Yulee area. $750/mo. + $750 dep. FULL TIME OPENING - available in electric, fingerstyle. Banjo instruction Evinrude 70, runs perfect, great river investment. $169,900. (904)277-8780 (904) 491-4383 or (904)237-7324 my home for your child age 1 yr and also avail. Terry Thrift (904)704-2011. TREADMILL - ProForm 415 Crosswalk boat! Electronics, Bimini. $2,500. (904) up. Call Jamie at (904)557-5682. - powered incline; six programmed 206-0005 RENT TO OWN - $550 down, no workouts plus freestyle - handles work 809 Lots interest. 2 & 3 BR Units available in arms & upper body. $215. 261-0720 trailer park. Call (904)572-2330. FARMS & ANIMALS FLORIDA FORECLOSURE - 37 ac., JEWELRY SALE 705 Campers & Supplies 2BR/2BA MOBILE HOME - for rent. $39,900. Nice homesite setting in $500/mo. + $400 deposit. Call 583- 207 Business End of Year Clearance picturesque oak grove. Tons of deer & 2004 PROWLER 26FT CAMPER - 0278. Diamond earrings, diamond tennis wildlife. Perfect for hunters. Call Jack Double bed, three bunk beds, Opportunities 502 Livestock bracelets, colored gemstone jewelry. at (800)242-1802. ANF MH FOR RENT - 2BR/1.5BA on large bathroom shower, oven, microwave, air Shop now for Valentines. Amelia’s Fine lake lot. W/D included. $700/mo. + conditioning. $8,000. Please call PACK/SHIP STORE - for sale. Estab- & Supplies Jewelry, 317 Centre St. (904)277-0665 LOT FOR SALE - .67 acres on Roses $700 dep. Service animals only. Call (904)261-2036, leave message. lished for a year in a growing location Bluff Rd. 475+ feet of road frontage. (904)277-7132. POTTERY BARN - 4 sided desk w/4 on Amelia Concourse. Good growth HORSE BOARDING - in Yulee. We $29,900. (904)753-3916 history & potential. Contact H.P. offer full board only. Call 583-0278. chairs, 2 double lockers & matching 2BR/2BA SWMH - on 1/2 acre lot Rumph at (904)415-4015 for details. $350 per month, multiple horse bookshelves, off-white bead board, REAL ESTATE 20+ ACRES - & & post & beam barn Yulee area. $700/mo. + $700 dep. discount. great shape, $500. Joanna 277-1170. $119,900. New 22x30 post & beam (904) 491-4383 or (904)237-7324 SALES barn built on gorgeous 20+ acres in the country. Potential to subdivide. SINGLE WIDE - in peaceful Yulee Near FL/GA border - 90 minutes neighborhood. 3BR/2BA. Pets OK. Jacksonville. Exc. Financing. Call now Rent $700/mo. Call (904)859-0055. 802 Mobile Homes (800)898-4409 ext. 2167. ANF 2BR MOBILE HOME - on 1 acre land, GREAT FAMILY HOMES - 3BR/2BA OWNER FINANCING - Large lot near with pond. Great fishing. $625/mo. doublewide on 1/2 acre, new roof & Kingsley Plantation & Big Talbot area. (904)491-8768 A/C, 2 sheds, Yellow Bluff, $95,000. Borders state park. Marsh views. Ft. Living at Amelia Island Plantation offers a whole new lifestyle 3BR/2BA doublewide, new carpet, tile, George Rd. Reduced for quick sale. 3BR/2BA DOUBLEWIDE - on 1.5 A/C, Yulee, $109,900. Build or move $149,000. (904)249-0346 acres. nice clean place on Lonnie Crews and no one knows this community better than we do. your home on this great corner lot in Rd. $800/mo. + dep. (904)866-7880 We offer the best selection of homes, homesites and villas on Amelia Island. Yulee, $79,900. Brick home, 4BR/2BA, MARSH FRONT LOT - in Jordon’s or (904)277-3710 fireplace, 2 sheds, corner acre, Yulee, Cove on McGirts Creek. Approx. 3/4 $149,900. Lauralynn Lewis, 206-1059, acre. $99K. Financing available. Call Nick Deonas Realty. (904)234-8986. 854 Rooms BEAUTIFUL ONE ACRE LOT - ready 3BR/2BA - in Nassauville on 1/2 acre. for home or mobile home. Arnie BEAUTIFUL NEW DECOR - $100- Appraised value at $93,000. for sale at Zetterower, RE/MAX Professional Group $80,000/OBO. (904)583-2009 $150/wk. Service animals only. (904) 22 Wax Myrtle: (904)415-2686. $49,900. 225-5151 ONE ACRE WOODED LOT - on South ROOMS RENT - Blackrock, 4BR. $400/ This 3 BD/3 BA home in Beach end of Amelia Island. Private road off 804 Amelia Island Homes mo. Utilities included. (904)753-2457 Wood has an open floor plan A1A. Build your dream home with marsh views. $425,000. Call (631) w/ hard wood floors, fireplace, UNIQUE 6 AC - marshfront/intra- 873-9895. coastal acres ON Amelia, 4BR/4BA 855 Apartments breakfast nook or sunroom, home. 17 sites. Concurrency approved. Phase 1 completed. Zoned for horses. Furnished private master suite, and a large Appraised 2008 $1.7/OBO. Trade for 813 Investment Property rental properties w/some cash. (904) EXCELLENT LOCATION - 2105 AT BEACH - 2BR, utils incl, $175/wk. patio boasting wooded views. 556-6285 Belvedere Ave. Great project home for or $695/mo. + $600 dep. Also, 2-3BR MH’s in park starting $150/wk. or ON ISLAND - House for sale, 1330 remodel and flip. $109,000. (904)753- $695,000 $600/mo. + dep. Utils avail. 261-5034 Clinch Dr. 2BR/1.5BA, eat-in kitchen, 3916 large family room & separate living 2BR/1BA Furnished Oceanfront room with fireplace. The home is 814 West Nassau County Duplex - for rent at 830 N Fletcher. currently rented. Great investment. Master bedroom & living room that Visit our inventory of available properties at $153,000. 415-0371 or 415-3160 NEW 3BR/2BA - on 1.25 acres. Oak opens onto a covered oceanfront deck. cabinets, garden tub, tiled baths. Well, CH&A and washer/dryer. Rent is $1000 Totally Remodeled Ranch - 1200sf. septic tank. Owner financing w/approv- downstairs with $700 deposit. $100 Quiet, stable neighborhood. New www.aipfl.com/realestate ed credit. Pymts as low as $987 off 2nd months rent with minimum 6 siding, systems roof, windows, appl’s. w/down pymt. (904)753-2155 month lease. All utilities included. Large fenced yard. Garage. Drastically No smoking. Service animals only. reduced. $154,900. (904)477-2679 Good credit & references required. Please call 277-3317 or email HISTORIC DISTRICT LOT - Great REAL ESTATE [email protected]. location for your custom home or investment. Sacrifice price of only RENTALS $50,000. (904)477-2679 1BR APT. FULLY FURNISHED - A.I., gated, all utilities, beach access. Short term rental. $1050. No smoking. (904) 800-597-8108 • 277-5980 805 Beaches 851 Roommate Wanted 206-1071 or 321-4262 6800 First Coast Highway • Amelia Island, FL 32034 FSBO-Reduced. 3/2 in beautiful Ocean ROOMMATE WANTED - to share a APTS. AVAILABLE - Downtown & Ridge. New roof/kitchen/siding. Across clean 3BR/2BA house close to beach. oceanfront, starting at $550/mo. Pets Prices subject to change without notice. from comm. pool, 2 scrn’d tiled porch- $500/mo. includes utilities and wireless welcome w/pet fee. Up to 3BR/3BA, es, hot tub. $359,900. (904)556-4500 DSL. (904)557-4785 furnished or unfurnished. 321-2222P

FERNANDINA BEACH REALTY, INC. “Think I’ll let that native land agent be my guide.” 2057 S. Fletcher Avenue 474262 SR 200 (A1A) 542188 US Hwy 1 REAL ESTATE, (South of Sadler Roundabout) (Across from Lowe’s) (US1 & Lem Turner) CURTISS H. LASSERRE INC. Amelia Island Yulee Callahan 904-261-4011 / 800-741-4011 904-261-5011 / 877-261-5011 904-879-3011 / 866-488-3011 3032 S. 8th St./A1A, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035 www.lasserrerealestate.com [email protected] 904-261-4066 Visit us at: www.ameliaislandhomes.com and amelia-era.com

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A Fine Oceanfront Lot! 75 wide, great TWO 50’ OCEANFRONT LOTS on Amelia DOUBLE WIDE, 2/2, 906 SF “AS-IS” of little value Island wide open views of the sparling but livable. Includes a good dock on tidal creek, goes location for your oceanfront retreat! In the OCEAN PARK TWO FOR THE AMELIA ISLAND AMELIA ISLAND POOL HOME Atlantic, classic beach house 3 BR/2BA, W/ dry on low tide. Also has well built concrete block Developer’s own 4th floor South PRICE OF ONE! LIGHTHOUSE 700 block of S. Fletcher. R-1 zoning prima- hardwood floors and updated kitchen, A great garage, 20x20, one large door. OWNER HAS OPTION Spacious 4BR/3BA home conven- beach getaway or opportunity to build two TO NOT SELL M.H. WITH THE LAND, JUST SELL end 3/2 unit has all the best Unique oceanfront vacation rental This popular vacation rental has ient to everything. Large screen rily long term residents and second home new homes under the new height restrictions. LAND, GARAGE DOCK FOR A REDUCED upgrades & new HVAC & water property has two homes. Main 2BR/2BA on a 75-ft oceanfront lot. porch overlooks inground pool. owners in the area. $1,200,000 List price: $2,249,500. MLS#45764. Will $249,000 MLS#47368 heater. Price includes 3 garages house is 3BR/2BA with a crow’s Tastefully furnished with lots of 4th BR has its own bath and den. Divide and 4 storage units. nest. Lighthouse is a 2BR/1BA. upgrades. Bonus room at top has 360 Home Warranty provided. Private boardwalk to beach. #47856 $650,000 degree views. #47865 $299,900 ED #47864 $999,000 #47863 $890,000 C U ED R 00 ,0 10 D CE DU RE

LANCEFORD CREEK FRONTAGE Great Primary Residence or vacation getaway or AWESOME VIEW OF EGAN’S CREEK & approx 2.45 acres with small home located island investment. Lots of space & in a private location Ft. Clinch State Park. Single family estate lot in this beachside community. Right across the tennis adjacent to historic landmark Amelia Island off of Freeman Rd. Deep water access, 115’ courts. All tile downstairs w/ carpet in bedrooms Lighthouse. 370+/- Ft on navigable Egans HERON ISLES BUILDER’S MODEL HOME LAGUNA DRIVE OAK LAWN PARK of frontage. A great investment at this price. upstairs. Gas fireplace in dining room. Seller will pay Creek. One of the highest elevations on the east Better than new 2005 3BR/2BA Nicely upgraded 4BR/2BA Impeccable Amelia Island home Lots of living space in this 5/2 $550,000 6 mo. assoc. fees. Will do lease/purchase. coast. Possible oceanview and/or view or down- has faux wood blinds & all appli- with inground pool in coveted Was $272,900, then $249,500 Now $199,000! town Fernandina Beach. $1,095,000 home has upgraded cabinets, all Amelia Island home! Centrally Appraisal on file. ances. Great lot with new sod & appliances, upgraded flooring, Ocean View Estates neighbor- located, fenced yard, all appli- sprinkler system. You can’t build ceiling fans, blinds, screened hood. Courtyard garage, .39 acre ances, Home Warranty. Less new for this price! patio, heated & cooled garage. lot & walk to the beach. than $105 per square foot. #47867 $139,990 #47822 $189,000 #47875 $449,500 #47879 $225,000

NG G G TI IN IN IS ST ST L LI LI EW W W N NE NE WONDERFUL OCEANVIEW HOME. ENERGY EFFICIENT home under con- AMELIA PARK OFFICE CONDO – Used as a second home. In great condition. struction at Pirate’s Wood. 2,374 hsf, Fronts S. 14th Street. 3 separate office Easy beach access across the street. Stucco 4BR/2.5BA on a 1/2 acre lot, tile, wood & rooms plus reception, bath, and break exterior, sid entry garage. Nice wide lot with carpeting, solid surface countertops in unopened street on the south side for more pri- area. Approx 910 s.f. $265,000 For Sale kitchen w/ island, gas package, large master vacy. Wet bar and atrium make this a very or Lease OCEAN PARK CASHENWOOD NORTH HAMPTON OCEANVIEW DUPLEX attractive and entertaining property. $725,000 suite, great floorplan. Pre-construction. $325,000 Developer’s own 4th floor South 5-yr old 3/2 Amelia Island Outstanding Morrison-built Watch the waves roll onto the end 3/2 unit has all the best home w/hardiboard exterior, 4/3 has hardwood floors, 42" beach from this spotless upgrades & new HVAC & water fenced yard, slate floors, custom Up/Down duplex. New roof, heater. Price includes 3 garages wood cabinets, 3-car garage wood cabinets, granite tops. No and oversized fenced yard. updated plumbing, electric, and 4 storage units. Homeowner Assn fees! #47799 $370,000 windows & A/C. #47856 $650,000 #47834 $219,000 #47913 $375,000

0 00 50 ,0 Lots & Acreage 2, 60 2 $ ED NICE MODULAR HOME - off Lents Rd on GREAT LOCATION on secluded & quiet road ED C STUNNING SPARTINA MARSH & C DU one acre. 3 BR/2BA w/over 1500 sf within maritime forests. Backs onto Golf Club of DU Amelia Island E RE R Belle’s River views from this lot in the $210,000. Will divide 1/2 acre $50,000. Amelia Island. Great opportunity for a remodel with- Barrington $119,900 Gaines Ln. $110,000 Chester area. 1.3 +/- acres. Potential for Home and 1/2 acre. $160,000 in this unique enclave on a very large lot that is just a deepwater access. Was $433,000 now short distance to the ocean. Possible oceanview from Calhoun St. $110,000 Offshore Drive $184,900 a third story. Lot dimensions are approx Pinedale Road $110,000 $385,000 148’x110’x60’x128’150’ List price $585,500 First Ave $164,000/$325,000 MLS#45763 LEON STREET Blackbeards Place $299,000 White Street $149,000 NEAR YMCA LOTS Big corner lot and one of the 10th Street $48,000 Great Amelia Island starter home WALKING DISTANCE TO THE BEACH 5 oversized lots off Robert OCEANFRONT LOT- 75’ for a single family home.700 block of S. Fletcher $1,200,000 highest elevations on Amelia or investment. Currently rented, Oliver in Egans Landing Sub. Reduced $275,000 or all five lots for TWO ACRE MH LOTS OFF LINDA RD in Wilson Neck. Oll MH with vested impact fees. $175,000 Wells & septics in place. Island. 3BR/2BA with wood Off-Island this 3/2 is on a heavily wooded $1,375,000 corner lot on a cul-de-sac. New MH LOT ON RADIO AVE. Old MH of little value $83,2000 2 PIRATES WOOD LOTS - 1/2 acre $75,000 Nearly 1 acre $125,000 floors, gas fireplace. MAKE AN Amberwood Ln $87,600 Miner Rd. $950,000 septic tank. Reduced $18,000. 50X100 LOT on Tarpon Ave. $325,000 OCEANVIEW LOT - 72’ x 125’ no time frame to build. $315,000 OFFER on this short sale! Bennett Avenue 225,500/$350,000 Napeague Dr. $179,000/$185,000 SWMH in Wilson Neck area. Beautiful lot $82,900 TWO ADJOINING OCEANFRONT LOTS, each 50’ in #47040 $149,900 #47110 $186,000 215’ on the Atlantic. the 2200 block of S Fetcher. Nice cottage included. Will consider dividing. Blackrock Rd 1.8 acres $99,000 N Hampton Club $124,900 OCEANFRONT HOTEL SITE – Will divide.Conditional use approved by City for hotel $5,900,000 $2,249,00 Plum Loop $49,900/$66,000 0 Brady Point Rd. $480,000 MARSHFRONT LOT in River Oaks Sub. 1 ac +/- $389,000 00 9, Redbud Lane $199,000 0 1 Cayman Circle $90,000 00 ED 0, COMMERCIAL & DEVELOPMENT C Southern Heritage $209,000 5 DU Edwards Road $70,000 RE INTERSTATE 95 EXPOSURE AT US 17 - GOOD ASSEMBLAGE OCEANFRONT HOTEL SITE 215’ on the Atlantic. Will divide. US Highway 17 $350,000 Gravel creek $89,500 POTENTIAL for medium sized site. Corner location with good Conditional use approved by City for hotel. $5,900,000 High Pointe $150,000 Water Oak Rd. $229,900 access. $850,000 PRIME FRONTAGE ALONG US 17 just north of A1A, High development area in the heart of Yulee. $495,000. Plans for an Water Oak Rd. $579,000 YULEE MINI WAREHOUSE Good opportunity to grow your Lina Road $450,000 11,00 s.f. Medical Complex on file. SPRINGWOOD LANE Little Piney Island $300,000 NASSAU LAKES own self storage facility and/or add new retail/office. 570’ on 200” US 17 FRONTAGE, 2400 of Block bldg. vested U.S. 17, total 3.5 acres+/-. Warehouse on approx. 2 acres. Great price on this low country Mango Lane $369,900 Kayakers will love this 2005 4/2 concurrency. Zoned CI style marshview home in Yulee. stucco home on the canal to $1,575,000 $550,000 Marc Anthony $57,900 RD along Amelia Island Upgrades include 12’ ceiling, Bahama Lake. Home has 15 CITY LOTS – 3 and Fir Streets. Zoned MU-1 and R2. 64 ACRES Parkway for a Master Planned hardwood and tile floors, Christopher Creek Lots from $400,00 - $550,000 screened porch, tile floors, open Good for townhome, duplex or industrial. $525,000 floor plan. Reduced $50,000. Development screened porch. #47495 $179,000 #47320 $270,000

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857 Condos-Furnished 858 Condos-Unfurnished 860 Homes-Unfurnished 860 Homes-Unfurnished HOMELESS ANIMALS... REAL ESTATE THEY’RE DYING FOR RENTALS AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION - CONDOS FOR RENT 4BR/3BA - in Ocean Oaks, pool, PHEASANT LANE - 3BR/2BA, 2-car A2ND CHANCE. Beautifully furnished 2BR/2.5BA. W/D, 3/2 = $950/mo. 2/2 = $850/mo. All 2812sf, close to beach. $1950/mo. garage, large backyard. $1000/mo., pool. $1100/mo. + utilities. No these units have all the upgrades you Available now, executive relo terms deposit/references. Service animals Adopt A Companion Today smoking. (910)695-9935 need! Pool, jacuzzi, and it’s a gated considered. (904)556-2929 only. Call Sherry 261-3507 w/CB APublic Service Announcement 856 Apartments community! Call today (904)401-6612. Jasinsky & Associates) of The News-Leader OCEAN FRONT - 2/2 condo at AVAILABLE NOW - 2BR/1BA home on exclusive Amelia Surf & Racquet Club. 2BR/1.5BA TOWNHOUSE - Fernan- Unfurnished island with hardwood floors & all 3BR/2BA - Meadowfield Bluff subd. $1500/mo. Utilities not incl. Option to dina Shores. $775/mo. + deposit. No appliances. $825/mo. Call 415-0303. purchase. 277-4284, (904)583-8733 smoking. New carpet/paint. Call 277- $950/mo. First & last month. Call LONG TERM RENTALS 1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS - for 1818 day, 261-3423 after 6. (904)335-0333. rent starting at $625. 2 & 3 BED- CLEAN ISLAND HOME - 2/1, close to OFF ISLAND ROOM CONDOS - for rent starting at downtown, 1/2 blk off Atlantic. Service •Amelia Lakes Condos, gated, $675. Call (904)261-0791 or visit our 858 Condos-Unfurnished animals only. The Realty Source, Inc. pool & fitness center, screened 859 Homes-Furnished Lv. message 904-261-5130. $850/mo. site at www.atcdevelopment.com. 2BR/2BA TOWNHOME - with 2-car RENTALS patios, 1/1, W/D $700. 2/2, W/D 2BR/1BA Unfurnished Beachside garage on south end of Amelia Island. Summer Beach Village - 3BR/2BA, 3BR/2BA - Pirates Woods on water. 1414 Ian St. - 2BR/1BA Southend $895 gar., furn, gated comm., pool, mins to Duplex - for rent at 832 N Fletcher-- Newly carpeted/painted and well main- $1200/mo. (904)491-0519 or 945- $650/mo. •Lofton Pt., 3/2, on lake, 1700 sq. less than 200 feet to the beach. Living tained. $895/mo. with 1st mo. rent beach. $800/wk. (off season), $2300/ 2139 95067 Mobley Heights - 3BR/2BA DWMH, free. Security deposit required. Pets mo. incl util. 261-6204, 206-0035 ft., W/D, $1150 rooms open on to covered oceanview light & bright. $895/mo. accepted. Call Laily (904)415-8256. 3BR/2BA HOME - in town. 1 yr. old. •Amelia National, home, decks. Completely remodeled through- FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED - 2288-A First Ave. - 2,000 sf, garage, For rent or sale option. Rent credit. out with new paint, flooring & 2BR/2BA FLAT - at Amelia Woods, Beautiful new decor. 3BR/2BA. $880- 3/2.5. $1595/mo. Sunflower Ct., 4/3, 2650 s.f., appliances. Each unit has CH&A & pool, tennis and near beach. Available (904)753-0025 $980/mo. (904)315-1757 or 613-8401 85139 Jamie Rd. - 3/2 acre fenced. lawncare incl. $1,650 washer/dryer. Rent is $975 upstairs now. $850/mo. Darlington Realty, Inc. with 6 month lease & $700 deposit--- (904)261-8030. 1125-B NATURES WALK CT. - Spa- $995/mo. Call Sandy Mick $100.00 off 2nd months rent with LUXURY CONDO - 3BR/2BA. Vaulted 860 Homes-Unfurnished cious 3BR/2.5BA/2-car garage, corner ON ISLAND minimum 6 month lease---All utilities ceilings. New SS appliances, flooring & lot. $1150 + dep. Non-smoking. Avail Palm III, Property Management •The Colony, condo, 2/2, 2 car included except telephone. Service 2/1. (386)312-1015, (904)556-4445 (904) 321-0457 paint. Gated. Spa. Pool. Move-in spe- 3BR/1BA HOUSE - on island. Con- animals only. No smoking. Good credit garage, pool, tennis, $895 cial, RTO. $1000/mo. (904)251-9525 venient location, secluded, recent & references required. Call 277-3317 •So. Fletcher @ Jefferson, 2830 B 2BR/2BA CONDO - on the water in remodel, dishwasher, W/D hookup, or email [email protected]. Amelia Lakes, 1st floor, beautiful refrig. $850/mo., deposit, lease, refer- downstairs duplex, 2/1, W/D, COTTAGE FOR RENT - 1BR/1BA. fitness center & pool. $850/mo. Call ences required! (904)753-1116 850 s.f., across from beach, Utilities included. No smoking. Service (904)261-2061. $875 animals only. $750/mo. (904)277-3828 2200SF HOME - 4BR/3.5BA. Walking 00 AVAILABLE NOW - at the Colony, distance to beach, 1000sf garage att- •819 So. 7th, townhouse, near 2BR/2BA, 2-car garage townhouse. 835 ELLEN ST. - (off Tarpon). 2BR/ ached, 1 yr min. lease req. $1450/mo. HUGE 1,2,3 Centre, 3.2.5 , garage, fenced Close to beach & shops. $875/mo. + $99. MOVES 2815 Ocean Dr. (904)753-2230 1.5BA TH. Close to beach. $875/mo. utils. (904)261-1431, (904)556-5162 patio. Water, sewer, garb Nick Deonas Realty, Inc. (904)277- 1/2 OFF 1ST MONTH - BEST DEAL. included. $995 0006 CAPE SOUND TOWNHOUSE - 3BR/ 3BA, 2786 sq. ft., private elevator, LEASE/OPT/BUY. Newer 3BR/2BA BEDROOMS •1397 Plantation Pt. home, 3/2, home in Heron Isles, CH&A, FP. Free YOU IN COZY & BRIGHT - 1BR garage apt. garage, stainless steel appliances, gat- lg. screened patio, 2100 sq. ft. ed with pool, fitness center. $1450/mo. cable. $950/mo. (916)300-3039 • W/D Connections Historic district, 322 N. 3rd St. Big Limited Time $1250 deck upstairs, central air. $595/mo. Darlington Realty, Inc. (904)261-8030 3BR/1BA HOUSE - on island, • Large Closets 261-6846. 2BR/1.5BA TOWNHOUSE - 1 & 1/2 $750/mo. + security. Also, private 1 • Pirvate Pations blks to beach. Renovated. Patio, W/D, room furnished w/bath, refrigerator & • Sparkling Pool HILLIARD HOMES new appliances. $1000/mo. 833A SMALL 1BR - at the beach. No TV, $450/mo. (904)225-2484 • Tennis Courts • CR 121, 2/1, lg lot, renovated, smoking. Service animals only. Utilities Tarpon Ave. (904)206-0817 SEASIDE - Wonderful family home, • Exercise Room hardwood floors. $595 included. References, deposit required. 3BR/2BA CONDO - in gated close to beach, 4BR/2BA w/screen $650/mo. (904)335-1665 community, close to shopping & school. porches & fenced yard. $1,650/mo. • Close to Shopping $1000/mo. (904)583-2009 Available immediately. (904)206-0817 • Twenty Minutes to NORTH JAX HOMES OCEAN VIEW 2BR - No lease. Service Jacksonville & Fernandina • Kingsmill Townhomes, 3/2.5 off animals only. $800/mo. + security 9A @ Pulaski $1095 deposit. Call (904)261-7750 after 6pm. NOW AVAILABLE City Apartments with Country Charm OCEANVIEW - Upstairs duplex, 2BR/ Call Patricia Turner 1BA. A/C, hardwood floors, dish- (904) 845-2922 Rental Property Manager washer, W/D hookup. $850/mo. 57 S. 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Units Cell: Fletcher. (904)277-7622 37149 Cody Circle 904-556-9586 OCEANVIEW - 3BR/1BA luxury Countryside Apartments Hilliard, Florida www.firstcoastrentalads.com duplex, tile throughout, central A/C, Eastwood Oaks Mon. - Fri 8:30-5:30 alarm, W/D, deck. 927 N. Fletcher. Member FARPM APARTMENTS (Florida Association $1025/mo. + dep. (904)386-1005 Mon & Wed 8am - 5pm, Fri 1pm - 5pm Sat./Sun by Appt. 474303 E. State Road 200 Residential Property Managers) CALL ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN 1105 S. 13th Street, Fernandina Beach SPECIALS - Up to one month free. Gated community. The Palms at Amelia (904) 277-2103 (904) 277-1983. 2BR/1.5BA - top flr of duplex, 1 blk from ocean, new hdwd flrs, W/D. Water/sewer/garbage furn. Also 3BR/ 2BA avail. $975 lease/dep. 583-0095 NICE 2BR/1BA - Newly refurbished. Yulee Villas $480-$580/mo. (904)315-1757 or 613-8401. Tues & Thurs 8am - 5pm, Fri 8am - 12pm 850766 US Hwy 17 South, Yulee 857 Condos-Furnished (904) 225-5810 1BR FULLY FURNISHED CONDO - Utilities included. $1175/mo. Amelia Island Plantation. Call Terri at (904) 261-4743. Marsh Cove & Somerset Nassau Apartments Club Apartments Experience Island living without Island prices! Best Address in Fernandina Beach Marsh Cove Features: Somerset Features: 1, 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms • 2 and 3 bedrooms • 1 and 2 bedrooms ‘UNLIKE THE REST!’ • Prices from $675 • Prices from $625 • Located on the marsh • Single story design  Pool • Swimming pool • Vaulted ceilings avail.  Fitness Center  Business Center Both of these communities are less than 2 miles  Gated Community from the beach and you can walk to the shops and restaurants at The Gateway to Amelia center! Call for Specials (904)277-2500 Call today! (904) 261-0791 www.atcdevelopment.com P P Serving All of Amelia Island Serving All of Amelia Island

CARLTON DUNES OCEAN PLACE LONG POINT 1638 REGATTA DRIVE Executive oceanfront condos at Summer Ocean front at it’s finest! 2 and 3 bedroom Exquisite executive home on the golf course Beautiful home located in the prestigious Beach with upscale appointments located units located on the South side of The Ritz- at Long Point. 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath, eleva- Golfside South in Summer Beach. Approx. North of The Ritz-Carlton. Prices start at Carlton at Summer Beach. Prices start at tor,formal areas, beautiful kitchen, rec room, 3,800 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, upscale $1,650,000. $729,000. Investors welcome. 3 car garage plus boat storage and pool. amenities. $1,100,000 MLS #44999 $1,895,000 MLS #45449

SEA CHASE 97225 CASTLE RIDGE DRIVE 1738 REGATTA DRIVE 1327 AUTUMN TRACE Immaculate 4BR/2BA home in Arnold Ridge. Fabulous oceanfront condos. 3 and 4 Wonderful Intracoastal lot located on the South end of the Island. Wonderful wood floors and neutral colors. Spacious brick home in Golfside South. Corner lot bedrooms, 2 pools and 2 tennis courts. One Property includes a dock as well as a 2BR/2BA cottage. Almost Fabulous wooded outdoor patio area with large with beautiful landscaping. Sunroom with summer an acre of beautiful wooded property! Use cottage ‘as-is’ or level units available. Prices start at backyard. Convenient location. $257,000 kitchen. Upper storage room heated & cooled. demolish and build your dream home. Enjoy the amazing sunsets $1,175,000. MLS #46804 $749,900 MLS #43552 and very quiet location. $774,900 MLS #48035

SAILMAKER VILLAS HARRISON COVE VILLAS 95180 SPRING TIDE LANE 95121 MACKINAS CIRCLE Fabulous views from this beautiful Intracoastal This is an immaculate and spacious home in the Oceanfront and pool side units in the heart Beautiful condos in convenient location. 2 townhome. Custom appointments include ele- of Summer Beach. 2 or 3 bedrooms starting wonderful gated community of Harrison Cove at and 3 bedroom units with garages. Prices vator, summer kitchen, community dock and pri- Summer Beach. Beautiful and private area on at $329,000. Perfect for rentals. start at $369,000. vate boat slip. Country club membership avail- the South end of Island. Membership to the able. $979,000 MLS #47498 Country Club available. $485,000 MLS #48098

THE PRESERVE LOTS! 95101 WHISTLING DUCK CIRCLE THE PRESERVE TOWN HOMES 5 bedroom, 5 bathrooms, living room, dining Build your dream home on a wooded, Beautiful new Estate Home, lots of upgrades. Room 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bath, pond view, two-story room, morning room in kitchen and deck w/ golf course or water front lot with dock. for pool, 3 car garage, private lot backs to the pre- townhomes with master on 1st floor. view of pond. One bedroom is separate out- Prices from $129,000. serve area. Seller pays some closing cost. Community pool, walk to the beach. Prices side guest suite. $699,900 MLS #44728 Membership to Golf Club included. $859,900 MLS starting at $409,900. #46368 VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE AT WWW.REALTOR.COM VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE AT WWW.REALTOR.COM Summer Beach is our address not our boundary! Summer Beach is our address not our boundary!

MAIN SALES OFFICE CALL A NY O F O UR S ALES AGENTS MAIN SALES OFFICE CALL A NY O F O UR S ALES AGENTS MARCY MOCK MARCY MOCK (800) 322-7448 ENRIQUE IGUINA (800) 322-7448 ENRIQUE IGUINA REALTY REALTY (904) 261-0624 ANDREW SANDS (904) 261-0624 ANDREW SANDS Amelia Island, Florida BRENDA SLATER Amelia Island, Florida BRENDA SLATER 5456 First Coast Highway • Amelia Island, FL 32034 5456 First Coast Highway • Amelia Island, FL 32034

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REAL ESTATE 860 Homes-Unfurnished 863 Office Place Your Ad Today! Call (904) 261-3696 AMELIA CONCOURSE AREA - 2000 RENTALS CHARMING 1BR HOUSE - 3 blks from 8th St. $550/mo. + utilities. Deposit & sq. ft. available. Call 753-2018 for ref’s required. Some work in exchange more information. for rent possible. (904)206-4169 860 Homes-Unfurnished SEVERAL OFFICES - from $225 to 3/2 DW - approx 1700 sq ft. $650 monthly, incl. utilities. 3 above 3BR/1BA - CH&A, hardwood floors, Fireplace, DW, utility room, 2 refers, 1 Palace Saloon and 1 next to Amelia new appliances, fenced yard, patio, acre. $900/mo + deposit. (904)556- Insurance, Sadler Road. Call George shed, close to schools. $950/mo. First, 1948 (904)557-5644 last & good references. (904)583-5205 THE PRESERVE AT SUMMER BEACH 1ST MONTH RENT FREE - 4BR/2BA in - 3BR/2BA custom home, 2-car garage. 864 Commercial/Retail Lakewood subdivision. $1200/mo. $1400/mo. AMELIA RENTALS (904) (904)753-4559 261-9129. SADLER ROAD - Office/Warehouse American Beach - 5475 Ocean Blvd., space. Over 3000 sq. ft. (1100 sq. ft. YULEE - 86093 Kutana Dr., 3BR/2BA 3BR/2BA, 1100sf, $1200/mo. Beach- central air/office space). 2 overhead MH. Very clean and bright, privacy. way - 23732 Arrigo Pl., 3BR/2BA, doors. Plenty of parking. Great $595/mo. 261-6846 1960sf, pool, $1400/mo. Beaches - location. Available Sept. ‘08. Call Tony 3453 First Ave., 1452sf, 4BR/2BA, 1 (904)261-0740. 1387 FIR ST. - Centrally located blk ocean, $1300/mo. Don Brown DEERWALK - Prime high visibility 3BR/2BA, 2-story townhome w/garage. Realty at 225-5510 or 571-7177. Pets welcome. $950/mo. Available location on A1A in O’Neal. 1250sf 2002 MITSUBISHI now. 1st mo’s electric free. 335-0307 3BR/2BA Foreclosure! - $11,000. units. Curtiss Lasserre Real Estate Only $199/mo. 5% down 15 years @ (904)261-4066. 3BR/2BA - in Riverside subdivision off 8% apr. Buy 4BR $259/mo. For listings MONTERO Barnwell Rd. Large fenced backyard. (800)366-9783 ext 5798. ANF Lease option possible. $1300/mo. 3BR/1BA - w/2 car garage. Min 1 yr. 865 Warehouse (904)583-0683 XLS Model. Certified 1 Local Owner. 4x4 lease. $925/mo. 1 month security dep. LIVE/WORK - 4000+ sq. ft. ware- required. 627 Donnie Lane. (904) house w/apt., office, & loading docks. V6, AC and Like New Everywhere! 3 Row 753-2230 10 ft. ceilings. $1700/mo. Call (904) Seating, Alloy Wheels and So Much 860 Homes-Unfurnished 321-2222. Foreclosed Home Auction - Florida 861 Vacation Rentals More. Priced to Sell Quickly. Call today! statewide auction starts Feb 7th. 1000 homes must be sold! Free brochure OCEANVIEW 3BR/2BA and 2BR/1BA. TRANSPORTATION (800)678-0517, USHomeAuction.com Call (904)261-4066, C.H. Lasserre, VALUE PRICED REDC. ANF Realtor, for special rates. 901 Automobiles $7,950 WAS $850 NOW ONLY $695 - Clean 2BR cottage, cent. air, laundry room, 863 Office MUST SELL - ‘90 Cadi Classic 2-dr, ‘01 mega-storage, carport, big corner lot. Daew S/W, Geo Tracker. ‘94 Dodge PU 403 N. 4th St. Downtown. 261-6846 OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE - Down- Cash/make pymts/finance. All running. town & 14th Street. 150sf to 1500sf. $1700-$3500. For details 261-5034. DOCK YOUR BOAT - & live on Lofton Galphin R/E Svc. (904)277-6597 Creek. 4BR/3.5BA, newly remodeled. 1996 HONDA ACCORD WAGON - $1500/mo. + deposit. Call (904)206- BUSINESS OFFICE - 500 sq. ft. 116K miles, pwr windows, pwr locks, 3380. Zoned MU1. Excellent location. Call sun roof, 4-cyl. eng., AM/FM/CD. Exc (904) 277-3809 vehicle for student. $5199. 277-7673 Fernandina CURTISS H. 902 Trucks Beach 1987 DODGE DAKOTA LE - V6, long 2003 FORD FOCUS 2000 LEXUS ES 300 2005 KIA OPTIMA LASSERRE bed P/U. $2500 Firm. (904)556-1251 ZTS Model. Loaded! Sunroof, Leather, White with Tan Leather Interior. Sunroof, LX Model. Green with Beige Interior. Realty Real Estate, Inc. Power Locks, Windows, Cruise & Tilt. AM/FM/CD Changer w/ Premium Sound, Auto/Stick Shift; AM/FM/CD, AC; CURTISS H. COMMERCIAL Auto, AC, Spoiler, Alloys, AM/FM 6-Disk Power Everything, Alloy Wheels, Auto, AC, Power Locks, Windows, Cruise & Tilt. (904) 261-4011 CD. Green with Tan Interior. Very Sharp V6, Heated Seats and Keyless Entry. Extra Low Miles and a Great Gas Saver! 2057 S. Fletcher Ave. RENTALS LASSERRE Focus! Stop By and See This Great Gas Clean! Stop By and See This Beauty! Excellent Car At a Great Price! • 1539 S. 8th St. 1 room office & bath, Real Estate, Inc. Saver! LONG-TERM RENTALS VALUE PRICED $9,450 VALUE PRICED $8,950 VALUE PRICED $8,950 private ent. $300/mo. + tax. • FIRST AVE. - 3BR/2BA unit close to the • Office/Retail -212 S. 8th St. Flexible RESIDENTIAL We Get the Most For Your Tax Return Dollar beach with 1 car garage. $1,050/mo. space, close to Centre St. Available now. • Approx 850 s.f. by Fastenal and RENTALS • S. FLETCHER AVE. - 2BR/2BAOcean Peacock Electric in O’Neil, good LONG TERM at Proline Motors! ~ Front Unit. Great view $795/mo. exposure on A1A. Great for show We Need Consigments! Available Now. room or office space $1350/mo + tax •2BR/2BA Colony Condo unfurn., • SEA CASTLE - 3BR/2.5BA condo, +utilities. w/ 2 car garage + utilities, pool & close to beach. 2 car garage. $1,150/mo. • Approx 1,800 s.f. Retail Bldg • 1839 S. tennis included. $950/mo. Available Now. 8th St Lease by Huddle House •2BR/1.5BA on Kentucky Ave • CASHENWOOD - 3BR/2BA house. 2 $2,250/mo + tax or may purchase. $850/mo + util. car garage. $1,125/mo. Available Now. • 2385 JAMESTOWN ROAD Approx • ELLEN STREET - 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath •2801 Elizabeth St - 3/2 upstairs 2400 SF Great for Retail, Office, Apt. $1,000/mo. + util. unit. Close to beach. $795/mo. Available Industrial or light manufacturing locat- Now. ed at Industrial Park by airport. Roll •First Ave. 2BR/1.5BA Unfurn w/ • FIRST AVE. - 2 BR/2.5BA, located 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY 1999 HONDA CIVIC 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM up doors and easy access. Rare zoning garage. Short distance to beach. close to the beach. $895/mo. Available Loaded! Leather, Power Doors and SE1 Model. Super Sharp and allows many uses. $2,500/mo + tax + $875. EX Model. Green with Gray Now. Liftgate, Keyless Entry, ABS, AM/FM CD util Interior. 2 Door, Sunroof, Power Super Clean. Low Miles and • ROBERT OLIVER- 3BD/2BA house. •3BR/2.5BA at Amelia Woods, Tape, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, Chrome Locks & Windows, Auto, AC, Cruise, • DEER WALK – 1,250 s.f. retail/office short distance to beach, pool, Wheels, White With Gray Interior. Very Very Well Maintained. Race Close to Beech. Community pool Tilt, Keyless Entry, CD, 1 Owner, 1,275.mo Available Now. space. Units range from $1,750 to tennis. Will do lease purchase Clean Minivan! Call Or Come In Today Extra Clean. This Great Gas Saver is Red with Full Power Options. $2,000 /mo includes CAM, tax, water, For This Great Family Vehicle! • HERON ISLE - 3BR/2BA house. 2-car $1,250/mo. + util. Waiting Just for You! sewer, garbage. Garage. $995/mo. Available now. •3BR/1.5BA at 428 S. 14th Street VALUE PRICED $8,450 VALUE PRICED $7,950 VALUE PRICED $6,950 • AMELIA CIRCLE - 3BR/2BA house • Amelia Park Office Suites 900 s.f.+/- on island with fenced back yard. 1600 sq. Fronting 14th Street $1,685.mo $975/mo. + util, $1,500 sec. dep. ft. $1,150/mo. Available Now. includes all other fees/costs except •2BR/1BA oceanfront Gar. Apt., • FOREST RIDGE - 2 bedroom, 1 bath utilities. One mo. FREE rent w/ signed 2822 S. Fletcher $1,150/mo. + util condo located in Forest Ridge Villas. lease. •2BR/2BA at the Cottages at Community pool. Close to beach. • Approx 1,650 s.f. +/- at 13 N. 3rd St., Stoney Creek. Just off island, very just off of Centre St. Lots of parking in Ask About $800/mo. Available Now. nice upgrades $1,000/mo + util • ST. MARC CT. - 2BR/2BA condo locat- area and good walking traffic. ed at The Colony. Community pool and $3,100/mo. + util & tax •1521 Franklin St. 3/2, very nice. tennis court. 2 car garage. 1130 sq. ft. • Corner of Centre and 4th St. High vis- $1,200/mo. incl. yard maint. 1996 FORD RANGER Our $995/mo. Available Now. ible location next to O’Kane’s and •551 S. Fletcher Ave. - 2BR/1BA • S. 4TH STREET - 3BR/2BA unit closer across from the Post Office. Five pri- $850/mo. plus utilities. XLT XCAB Model. Red with Gray Interior. Chris Invites to historic district. $1,025/mo. Available vate parking spaces. Call for details. VACATION RENTAL Ret Matching Fiberglass Topper, 3.0 V6, Now. Auto, Ac, Cruise & Tilt. Power Locks, • Five Point Village 2250 S 8th St. Old Rent-To-Own • MARSH VIEW LANE - 3BR/2BA •AFFORDABLE WEEKLY/MONTH- All His Friends & West Marine space. 2,900 HSF, ample Windows & Mirrors. AM/FM/Cassette, LY 2BR/1BA Oceanview. Customers to Stop Sliding Rear Window, Alloy Wheels & Keyless house located in Florence Pt. 2,200 sq. ft. parking, A1A exposure. Great for Entry. Stop By and See This One-Owner $1,175/mo. Available now. retail or large office space. $12 per sf 487 S. Fletcher. Call for more By & Say Hello! Beauty! Program! Visit Amelia-era.com for more listings. + tax. information VALUE PRICED $4,950 *All Prices Plus Tax, Title, Registration & $149.00 Customer Service Fees.* (800) 741-4011 904-261-4066 904-261-4066