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RYAN SMITH News-Leader
Nassau County could lose author- ity to spend about $100,000 collect- ed in impact fees for city transpor- tation projects, but city and county commissioners have had trouble agreeing on how the money should be used. The city still wants action on a 14th Street widening project, but the coun- ty favors improvements at Sadler Road and Citrona Drive to get the money spent sooner. Debate over the use of transporta- tion impact fees dominated a large part of the discussion at Monday’s meeting of the Amelia Island Joint Local Planning Agency – Fernandina Beach and Nassau County commis- sioners. On the agenda Monday night were three proposed projects: lengthening the turn lane at the intersection of Sadler and Citrona, intersection
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ANGELA DAUGHTRY News-Leader
Almost a year ago, then city com- missioners voted to give the county $150,000 over the course of three years to redevelop a county-owned North 14th Street property for a new Council on Aging facility. The trouble is, the current group of city commissioners has not been able to agree on why the money was pledged in the first place – to help pay for demolition, to help find grants or to guarantee a deed restriction that the property would be used only for “the PHOTOS BY DON LAY/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER public good.” Egans Creek Greenway is home to butterflies, young night herons and red dragonflies, from top on left, and anhingas, alligators and rac- The problem was finally addressed coons, from top on right, among other wildlife. at a Joint Local Planning Agency meet- ing between the city and county Monday, but not before the city almost withdrew its pledge of $150,000. On the deserted south end of Egans Creek Greenway At first, County Attorney David Hallman suggested a “restrictive or years now, Don Lay has been e-mail- it together.” being quiet and observing. We saw an anhinga covenant equal to a lease period of 30 ing me his nature photos with stunning And so we did. Cameras in that saw us too and rang its bell-like alarm call years.” But City Commissioner Eric close up shots of birds and butterflies, hand one dawn we met at before realizing we were not going to bother it. Childers noted that, originally, the deed FF dawns and sunsets and everything natu- Jasmine and headed south into We stopped and photographed some unusual restriction was to be not less than 75 ral in between. It was his dawn photos, I’ve got to the Greenway. I expected mos- flowers in a few different locations. But the usual years or more than 90 years. admit, which got my own legs walking down the quitoes and wore long pants and suspects, the alligators that Don often photo- “I want it to be for public purpose beach to see this spectacle myself. a long-sleeved shirt, with lots of graphs, were not showing their snouts that day. longer than I’m alive,” Childers added. Lately I’ve gotten intrigued about the photos DEET on the few parts of me No otters, no raccoons, no snakes, only that one But, said Hallman, “(the city’s) pri- Don has taken in the south end of the Egans that remained exposed. Don, anhinga, oh well, on just one exploration you mary interest is that the property stays Creek Greenway. Alligators, young black- also an experienced naturalist, never expect to see the highlights. with the public use. This does not tie crowned night herons, water moccasins, otters, WILD was similarly garbed. But there were also very few butterflies – we the Council on Aging to this property butterflies, he’s photographed lots of interesting WAYS Lucky thing. Entering the only saw one, even though the butterfly-attract- ... this is a restriction on (the county) wildlife along this stretch. Time, at last, for me to trail along the creek we were ing Spanish needle flowers were in full bloom. board (if they want to) sell the property see it for myself! attacked by swarms of hungry And even though there was plenty of blooming at some time in the future. ... It’s say- Sadly, it feels unsafe for a lone woman to enter Pat mosquitoes, but we didn’t let bee-attracting honeysuckle, where were the ing the county can’t sell the property the deserted stretch of the Greenway south of Foster-Turley this daunt us. Where there are bees? without city permission.” Jasmine Road at sunup, the only time in summer mosquitoes there are butter- Then we heard sounds of a vehicle approach- “I agree that the Council on Aging I venture forth. It’s just too isolated, too many flies, and walking sticks and scarab beetles and ing us down the trail. A mosquito control truck is the right tenant for the property,” possible human encounters of the worst kind, far all the rest of the biodiverse insect kingdom wait- spouting out a fog of chemicals was heading our said County Commissioner Danny from help. But Don had an idea. “It’s been ages ing for us to photograph. way. The driver kindly turned off his fogger Leeper. “But are we benefiting the tax- since I’ve walked this section of the Greenway. As we ventured down the trail the mosquito Why don’t we meet up one morning and explore population diminished and we concentrated on WILD Continued on 3A AGING Continued on 3A
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edly natural area, the basis WILD Continued from 1A of the web of life destroyed. ‘The old county hospital is your ‘There is very little about impact when he saw us, and we But why? problem. It needs to be torn fees that is statutory. When you’re chatted a bit and I found out It’s not helping the peo- that the chemical he was ple whose backyards abut down. That is your responsibili- trying to figure out whether using spraying was Permethrin. the Greenway. From what ty. We wanted to work with impact fees is legal, it involves Well, it did the job on I’ve heard this Greenway mosquitoes, that’s for sure. spraying has only made you. I don’t think the city should looking at dozens, if not hun- Walking in the area that had their own mosquito prob- tear down the building.’ dreds, of legal opinions.’ just been sprayed, where lems worse as the normally just an hour before we had site-associated mosquitoes MAYOR SUSAN STEGER COUNTY ATTORNEY DAVID HALLMAN been inundated with mosqui- flee the spray and head to toes, the air was mosquito- their backyards instead. Don free. And butterfly-free. And and I, and hopefully most needs to be torn down. is making sure that in the ‘after’ bee-free, bird-free – free, in other Greenway nature AGING Continued from 1A That is your responsibility. We FEES Continued from 1A view, the road will carry more fact, of any other animal that observers, know enough to payers by tying the hands of wanted to work with you. I improvements at 14th and Lime traffic. ... We’re going to need to we could detect. protect ourselves from mos- future commissioners?” don’t think the city should streets and the more general know exactly what you need to At home I looked up quito bites, so it didn’t help Leeper added that the proper- tear down the building. I’m 14th Street improvement proj- do on 14th Street, and we’re Permethrin online. It’s com- us either and, in fact, dis- ty could be worth $5-6 million happy to have a deed restric- ect. going to have to ask our engi- monly used to control mos- turbed us with the lack of in the future, and that the tion.” After some debate the city neer if it will increase capaci- quitoes and is nontoxic to nature to photograph. Council on Aging might want Hallman suggested that the commission agreed to move ty.” humans, other mammals Why are we killing to relocate further out in the issue not be closed, but to ahead with the Sadler-Citrona “Would you now like to go and birds. But Permethrin is wildlife in the Greenway? county at some point. move forward with it. He sug- project, as county Engineering back and look at (Sadler and fatal to all insects, fish and This section of the Council on Aging gested that he and City Services Director Scott Herring Citrona)?” County aquatic invertebrates that Greenway already has most Executive Director Ken Attorney Pro Tem Valerie suggested, despite wanting the Commissioner Mike Boyle encounter it! Maybe it of the trees dead from salt- Willette said the facility was Faltemier write up a document 14th Street improvements. asked. “... That could be done, wasn’t an anomaly that water intrusion. Now that it’s still in negotiations to lease the stating that if the Council on Use of impact fees is already and if we keep putting things Don and I saw no insects been raining, it’s had a property, and was requesting Aging does not take posses- approved for the Citrona-Sadler off, nothing is going to get and little wildlife at all on chance to revert back to a much longer term than 30 sion of the premises within five project, Herring said. However, done.” this section of the Greenway. fresh water. But then we years, perhaps 70 years or years, the county would refund because the intersection falls “How about we look at this Without fish, and snails spray to kill the food chain. longer. the money to the city, and the within city limits, the county with our engineer ... and get and insects and the like, Is this right? I’ll let you “I know there will be con- interlocal agreement would be needed city commission back to you on which of these what’s a frog or snake or decide. But you know where tinued growth in Yulee,” terminated. He also suggested approval to continue. we want to do?” Czymbor said. bird or raccoon to eat? So, in I stand. Willette said, “but we need a that the restrictive covenant Herring also warned that “When does the ($100,000) order to rid the area of mos- Pat Foster-Turley is a zool- facility in Fernandina Beach run the same duration as the about $100,000 in county impact in impact fees run out?” quitoes we are poisoning ogist on Amelia Island. long-term. “We have a state lease, with unrestricted use of fees would be eligible for Fernandina Beach Mayor and getting rid of all the Contact her with your nature grant with a timeline that must the money. refund soon. Impact fees, which Susan Steger asked. interesting animals that once questions and observations. be used by 2011. Our goal is to Steger asked when the are charged to builders for new “There’s a narrow window charmed us in this suppos- [email protected] build as quickly as possible. building would be torn down. construction, must be refunded of about three weeks before We’re certainly looking for a County Coordinator Ed upon request if not spent with- some of this money is eligible MOVING? LOOKING TO BUY? SELLING? long-term commitment to that Sealover said the specifications in six years. for refund,” Hallman said. Pick up a copy of the News-Leader’s monthly site.” for the demolition had been Fernandina Beach City At that, Bunch moved for County Commissioner completed and the county Manager Michael Czymbor, the city to approve the project RealEstate magazine at local real estate Mike Boyle and Leeper also should be through with however, said the 14th Street at Sadler and Citrona. office and area rack locations. questioned the purpose of the asbestos work within a few improvement project was the “We won’t risk that money,”
$150,000 the city was pledg- weeks. city’s top priority, and pressed he said. “Let’s approve it so the 3 0 6 9 ing. Hallman noted that the According to minutes from for action on that. county can move on.” 3 # ISLAND A county essentially would be a Nov. 18, 2008, meeting, city “Do you have the impact Both city and county com- M 9 3
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4A WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 NEWS News-Leader LOOKING BACK OBITUARIES 50 YEARS AGO including one on Amelia Dr. Dennis Elizabeth Ann He was preceded in death James R. “Randy” Island. by his sister, Earnestine Leath. September 26, 1984 Andrew George Cook Mills He is survived by his wife, Weinberg For the first time since it Dr. Dennis Andrew George, Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Cook Verlean J. Monroe of Mr. James R. “Randy” was built the Nassau County 46, passed away at his home in Mills, age 73, of Fernandina Fernandina Beach, Fla., four Weinberg, 74, of Yulee, died at Courthouse was to close 10 YEARS AGO Jacksonville, Florida on Beach, went home to be with daughters, Gail G. Hearne, his home September 18, 2009. Saturdays starting Oct. 3. September 4, 2009 after a coura- the Lord on Friday evening, Jewell White, Brenda A. McCoy A native of Howell, GA, September 24, 1959 The cost of Hurricane geous battle with cancer. He is September 18, 2009 at Baptist and Theresa T. Wright, one Randy moved to Jacksonville at Floyd was estimated at the loving son of Ferris (Bo) Medical Center – Nassau. brother, Harry Monroe, all of an early age. A 1952 graduate of $257,000 locally, including and Joan George of Bowie, MD A native and lifelong resi- Jacksonville, Fla., and a number Andrew Jackson High School, 25 YEARS AGO $138,077 for preparation and and a devoted physician. dent of Nassau County, Mrs. of grandchildren, great-grand- he married the debris removal and $120,000 He is survived by his sib- Mills had worked for many children and a host of extended love of his life, A man shot and killed by for damage to the city mari- lings and their families, Ferris years as a Waitress at local family. Joan Adams, police in Jacksonville was na and other public proper- Jr. (Bo) and Rita, Timothy restaurants to The family will receive in 1955 and linked to 11 area rapes, ty. September 22, 1999 Gregory and Leslye, Jeffrey include the friends on Friday evening from they shared 53 and Melinda, and Maryanne Sandbar, the 5 P.M. until 7 P.M. at Oxley- years of mar- and John DeMaio as well as Five J’s and Heard Funeral Home. Funeral riage until her many others who loved and Elmo’s in Services will be held at 11 A.M. recent death respected him, including Kingsland, GA. Saturday, September 26, 2009 at January 25, nieces, nephews, aunts and From 1966 Springhill Baptist Church in 2009. He was a member of West uncles, two great aunts, many until 1977 she Nassauville with Rev. Carnell Jacksonville Primitive Baptist cousins and many dear friends. and her late Denson officiating. He will be Church. With an initiation date A memorial service will be husband, Jimmy Mills, owned laid to rest in Edgewood of February 19, 1954 Randy was held at the Springhill Baptist Jimmy’s Bargain House. Before Cemetery in Jacksonville fol- a proud member of Plumbers Church, 3811 Old Nassauville retiring in 1995, Mrs. Mills had lowing the committal service. and Steamfitters Union Local Road, Fernandina Beach, Fl on been providing baby sitting Please share his life story 234 for over 55 years where he Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 at 7 services for families at the at www.oxleyheard.com. served as Recording Secretary PM. There will be a pre-service Amelia Island Plantation. She Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors 1961-1963 and Inside Guard in visitation beginning at 6:30. had been a longtime member later years. A Yulee resident for Memorial contributions may of Springhill Baptist Church Kathryn “Kathy” 40 years, he was the current be made in memory of Dr. where she was a member of Vice-President of the Northeast Dennis A. George to John the “Joy” Sunday School Class. Snead Florida Sportsman’s Club in his Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Mrs. Mills is preceded in Kathryn “Kathy” Snead, 55, Edwards Road Community. Center, 100 North Charles death by; her husband, James passed away Sunday, An honest and kind man, he Street, Suite 234, Baltimore, E. “Jimmy” Mills, a grand- September 20, 2009 at Shands was always willing to help a MD 21201 or online at daughter, Kimberly Reid, five Hospital in Gainesville, FL. neighbor. He took pride in www.hopkinskimmelcancer- brothers, Allen Cook, Buddy She was born October 20, being a lifetime member of the center.org. Cook, Lenny Cook, Melvin 1953 in Fernandina Beach, FL NRA. An avid reader of books Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home Cook, Morris “Frog” Cook, two and was a life-long resident of such as Louis L’Amour, he loved Jacksonville sisters, Evelyn Littles and Chester area in Yulee, FL. She western movies, family, friends Freida Mitchell. was of the Baptist faith and was and good food. He always had She leaves behind, her a former member of Chester great stories and was a very Robert J. May Sr. daughters, Phyllis Loum, Yulee, Baptist Church and Nassau intelligent man. Robert J. May, Sr., 77, of FL, Marilyn Reid, Fernandina Baptist Temple. Kathy was a Survivors include 3 sisters, Yulee, Florida passed away Beach, FL, Lynn Hill (Mark), loving, devoted wife and was Catherine Coleman (George), peacefully Friday, September Fernandina Beach, FL, Debbie loved by all who knew her. She Eula Mae Teston (Doug), 18, 2009. A native of Cone (Mickey), Tampa, FL, thoroughly enjoyed her chil- Elaine Simpson (Harvey), 4 Phillipsburg, New Jersey he three brothers, Jerry Cook, dren and was a great mother brothers, Ray “Buddy” had previously resided in Fernandina Beach, FL, Nolan and Nanny. She also enjoyed Weinberg, John, Tommy, and Anchorage, Alaska and later Cook, Old Town, FL, Earl Cook, motorcycling and camping. Larry (Teresa) Tomlinson, 3 Bangor, Pa. before moving to St. Augustine, FL, grandchil- She was predeceased by her sons, Michael (Debbie), Yulee, Florida in 1987. dren, Herbie Loum, Deanne mother, Elsie Brown, who Douglas (Teresa), David Mr. May served in the Loum, Christy Murphy passed away just two weeks (Auriel) and 1 daughter, Tammy United States Air Force for (Jeremy), Allen Reid, Jennifer ago. Survivors include her hus- Minton (Johnny), 9 grandchil- eighteen years Reid, Ben Hill, Tiffany Hill band of 37 years, Joseph “Joey” dren Clint, Tiffany, Madison and until his hon- (Danny O’Connor), Leanne Snead of Chester, FL; a son and Alisa Weinberg, Ronald Willis, orable dis- Cone (David Bailey), Stephanie daughter in law, Joe, Jr. and Brittney and John Minton, charge, having Vanwey (Jerry), and Keith Missy Snead of Hilliard, FL; a Janna and Jadon Weaver and 1 served during Cone, sixteen great grandchil- daughter and son in law, great-grandson, Preston Willis, the Korean dren and numerous nieces and Patches and Keven Wilkinson and many nephews and nieces. conflict. nephews. of Kingsland, GA; her father, Joan’s sister Carol and her hus- Following his Funeral services will be at Russell Brown of Chester, FL; band Don Ruska were of great military serv- 3:00 pm today, from Springhill two brothers and sisters in law, help to Joan during her illness ice he worked as a mail carrier Baptist Church with Reverend Charles and Linda Brown of and in the months since her for almost twenty years in the Jackie Hayes, officiating. Ocala, FL, Tim and Tori Brown death in helping Randy through Anchorage, Alaska and then SShe will be laid to rest of Apex, NC; three sisters and such a difficult time. Stroudsburg, Pa. areas. While beside her husband in Spring- brothers in law, Tresa and The family received friends working with the postal serv- hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Herbert Long of Rockingham, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, ice he was an active member The family received friends NC, Rena and William Jones of Tuesday evening at Oxley- of the Postal Workers Union. from 5:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday Yulee, FL, June and Thomas Heard funeral home, 1305 He was a lifelong member of at the funeral home. Stewart of Fernandina Beach, Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina the Catholic faith, was an avid Please share her life story at FL; five grandchildren, Austin, Beach, FL. The funeral service sports fan, enjoyed playing golf www.oxleyheard.com. Cody and Kamryn Snead, and will be held in the Burgess and was an accomplished sax- Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Blake and Weston Wilkinson; Chapel at Oxley-Heard Funeral ophone player, playing with and numerous nieces, nephews Home this morning at 11:00 AM bands since his early years in and cousins. with Elder Gordon Smith offi- high school. Above all, he was Leroy Monroe Jr. Funeral services will be held ciating. He will be laid to rest a dedicated husband, father, Leroy Monroe, Jr., 77, of at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September next to Joan in Hughes grandfather and great-grandfa- Fernandina Beach, Florida 25, at First Baptist Church of Cemetery, Yulee, FL. ther who cherished his family passed away Wednesday, Fernandina Beach, 1600 S. 8th In lieu of flowers donations and loved spending time with September 16, 2009 at Baptist Street, with Reverends Jeff can be made to the American them. Medical Center – Nassau. Overton and Pete Jones offici- Diabetes Association, 8384 He was preceded in death A native of Jacksonville, Fla. ating. Baymeadows Road, Suite 10, by his parents, the late George he had resided in Jacksonville Interment will follow in Jacksonville, FL 32257. May and Violet Sleachman for most of his life, then relo- Green Pine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Union May, and by his eleven brothers cating to Fernandina Beach in The family will receive brothers: Blackie Beatty, and sisters. He is survived by 1991. He was born on friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Kingsley Tharpe, Bill Waller, his wife of fifty-seven years, November 11, 1931 to Leroy Thursday at Green Pine Sr., James Nickles, Curt Tharpe, Shirley J. May of Yulee, Fla., Monroe, Sr. and Ruth Saunders Funeral Home. Russell Drawdy, Jerry Thomas, four sons, Robert J. May, Jr. Monroe and was the oldest of Green Pine Funeral Home and Ronny Andrews with alter- (Diane) of Yulee, Fla., Bryan three children. During his aca- nate pallbearers Johnny Blanc May (Lisa) of Bechtelsville, Pa., demic career following grade Louise Strauss and Johnny Thomas. Please Michael May (Charlene) of school he attended and gradu- share his life story at Rosenberg, Tx., Jeff May (Bea) ated from Stanton High School Pierce Watts www.oxleyheard.com. of Bangor, Pa., four daughters, in 1949. Mr. Monroe worked Louise Strauss Pierce Watts Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Charmaine Woodward of Yulee, as a longshore truck driver for (Weasie) was born on October Fla., Christina Miller (Randy) of Rhodes Furniture Company in 24, 1923 and left us on Stroudsburg, Pa., Charlene Jacksonville for twenty-two September 17, 2009. DEATH NOTICES May of Yulee, Fla., Cindy Reber years before his retirement. He She moved to Fernandina ( Ken) of Lewisburg, Pa., and was a member of the F&A Beach, FL in 1999 from Louis J. Colomby, 68, died a sister, Frances Milburn of Masons of the Prentice Hall Decatur, GA. She lived next Friday evening, Sept. 18, 2009. Phillipsburg, New Jersey, by Order in Jacksonville where he door to her sister, Martha A memorial service was held fourteen grandchildren and was a Master Mason for many Baker, and acquired many won- at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, in thirteen great-grandchildren. years, a member of the Second derful friends before moving to the Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Home with the © 2009 American Profile Hometown Content Service There will be a private fam- Baptist Church located on Ponte Vedra Beach, FL to live ily interment at a later date. Kings Road in Jacksonville and with her daughter. Rev. Bruce Wood officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials also an active member of the Weasie is survived by three Green Pine Funeral Home 511 Ash Street, may be made to Community deacon body of Harper Chapel children, six grandchildren and William Jerome Link, or “Hunter” to his friends, died Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Hospice of N.E. 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CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK WEDNESDAY, September 23, 2009/ News-Leader BUSINESS 5A Education’s future UNITED WAY KICKOFF with online classes, community college
any U.S. colleges (formerly are hard for stu- Florida dents to get into Community M– and hard for College) is them to get out of also. positioned Tighter academic stan- ideally to dards, burdensome costs provide col- and a weaker economy have lege cours- formed a collective noose es as well around the necks of many as technical students. About one-third of STEVE’S training for all incoming college students MARKET our grow- (at two-year and four-year PLACE ing area. schools) fail or leave in their Florida first year; only about half State make it through to graduate. Steve Nicklas College These unsettling trends offers have fueled the momentum accessibility and resources and popularity of community to the local community. It is colleges, as well as online also offering some four-year courses. Both offer lower degrees to offset the over- costs, easier entry and reme- crowding at traditional four- dies for the costly room and year state colleges. Also, like board dilemma. other Florida colleges, it Some forecast that the offers a variety of online days are limited of going off courses to save campus to the traditional college space and also be flexible campus for four expensive and accommodating to stu- years of studying, partying dents. In addition, the and socializing. Except for Internet boasts online text those with excessive wealth books, articles, curriculum, or intelligence, Internet etc. learning or the community Other colleges are based college down the street will almost solely online, such as become enticing. rapidly growing Phoenix SUBMITTED Many college graduates University. It has a small United Way of Northeast Florida has invited residents, community volunteers and Nassau County partner agen- are left with onerous debts to campus in south cies to attend an “Old-Fashioned Flapjack Breakfast” to kick off the Nassau County campaign. The breakfast is 8- repay. Some do not graduate Jacksonville, for instance, but 9:30 a.m. Oct. 8 at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave. Nassau County Campaign Chair Mike after becoming encumbered most students are enrolled in Bell and co-chair Fernandina Beach Mayor Susan Steger will welcome guests and the flapjack breakfast will be by college debts or disillu- an exhaustive online curricu- served by members of the Fernandina Pirates Club. There will be live music, door prizes and contests in addition to sioned whether a degree will lum. an explanation of how United Way impacts the lives of children, families and seniors in Nassau County. benefit them in a difficult job The growth of community Attending a pre-event function were, from left in the back, Gator, Missionary, Aspasia the Promulgator, Vivian market. They instead opt to colleges and online classes “Battle Ax” Hawxhurst, Nassau County Commissioner Mike Boyle, Shooter, Jolly; middle, Shipwreck, Dumplin’ Dee, drop out and begin working. will not likely impact major, Susan Parry, Anthony Sutton, Susan Milana, Mike Bell, Mayor Susan Steger, Jim Streit, Mad Dog Sam; and front, Often, hopes of returning prestigious universities – Chess T. Morgan and Meena the Minx. to college never materialize especially those with mam- United Way of Northeast Florida works to create real, long-lasting change in Northeast Florida by focusing on the for dropouts. However, amid moth endowments. Students building blocks for a good life. In partnership with volunteers, community organizations and leaders, United Way is the worst job market in 20 attending these schools are creating opportunities to improve life for people in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and northern St. Johns counties. For years, some are returning to often the most motivated to more information, call (904) 390-3200 or visit www.liveunitednortheastflorida.org. college to pursue additional learn and succeed; therefore, training in hopes of starting these colleges are the most new careers. difficult to be accepted into, APUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCMENT BY THE NEWS-LEADER An initiative by the and also produce the highest Obama administration to graduation rates. support community colleges Many of these top schools is born out of this develop- also push students to gain Horizons ment. The president will experience through intern- pledge $12 billion to produce ships, and then assist them more graduates from com- in landing a job upon gradua- munity colleges in the future tion. After all, the whole col- – about five million of them. lege experience is really Community colleges enroll about that – graduating, and about six million students finding a good job in your right now. field. You don’t have to look far Steve Nicklas is a finan- to witness the growth and cial advisor who lives on prosperity of community col- Amelia Island. He can be INVITATION TO BID leges. The Florida State reached at 753-0236. The City of Fernandina Beach will receive sealed competitive Bids for Wednesday Theme Buffet College campus in Yulee [email protected] requirements of the following until no later than 2:00 p.m., October 7, 2009. Join us in September for Wednesday Nights to Remember BID # 09-33 MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT September 23rd - Italian IN BRIEF Bid Documents and Specifications are available to download from the City of Fernandina Beach website, www.fbfl.us, Bids and Purchasing web page. September 30th - Southern Questions regarding bid can be directed to Deni Murray, Toastmasters Club. The benefits of joining Purchasing Agent at [email protected] or (904) 277-7311 x2035. 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6A WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009/NEWS-LEADER OPINION
VIEWPOINT/STEVE RIECK/NASSAU COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD VIEWPOINT/KATHLEEN SIBELIUS/HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SECRETARY Amendment 4 not the answer Health reform n a Sept. 16 opinion piece Amendment my needs to have a balance of growth should not be the sole (“We must help manage 4 because land uses including residen- basis for economic growth. growth”), Peter Johnson they know it tial, office, retail and industri- Instead, we must promote Inoted that citizens are will make the al. policies that protect jobs, urgent in Florida concerned by “Florida’s eco- system Unfortunately, Amendment encourage innovation and pro- nomic downturn.” He is right. worse, not 4 would make it virtually mote entrepreneurship. This he U.S. Depart- gaps in their coverage. Today, few concerns are better. impossible to protect jobs and is the basis for a sound eco- ment of Health and • Private coverage is greater than the health and Even 1000 diversify our economy. Few nomic future. Human Services eroding under the status future of our economy. Friends of companies would choose to We must actively apply T has released a new quo. The percentage of peo- Rieck However, it is not Mr. Florida – our endure the long delays, added new ideas, techniques and analysis of U.S. Census num- ple with employer-based cov- Johnson’s appraisal of the state’s top costs and enormous legal fees technologies in order to gen- bers regarding the unin- erage decreased from 66.2 problem, but rather his pro- growth management watch- that come with Amendment 4. erate and improve our com- sured. The results are sober- percent of the population in posed solution that deeply dog – has said that Ultimately, this amendment munity’s productivity, fiscal ing and confirm that health 2001 to 61.6 percent in 2008. concerns me. Mr. Johnson Amendment 4 is not the would encourage companies stability, job growth, business insurance reform cannot • More workers are suggests that Amendment 4 answer. In enumerating their to relocate to other states development, social capital wait another year. being left without protection will lead to change in Florida’s six reasons for opposing this where the business climate is and quality of life. The goal is Nationwide, the number of from health care costs. Too “current growth management amendment, the group wisely friendlier, more predictable to manage growth in such a uninsured increased from many workers in Florida do policies.” On this point, he is argues that Amend-ment 4 and less costly. way that we can grow wisely, 39.8 million in 2001 to 46.3 not have health coverage, at quite wrong. may encourage sprawl, grid- When Nassau County com- while protecting affordable million in 2008. 2 million in 2008. And the More than 160 business, lock and piecemeal planning missioners voted to put a energy resources and preserv- These numbers only proportion of workers from community, environmental (www.1000friendsofflorida.org freeze on impact fees last year, ing our environmental inheri- serve to further confirm a Florida without insurance and planning groups – repre- /planning/fhd.asp). their intent was to encourage tance. These goals are incom- reality that far too many has increased, from 20.9 per- senting millions of Florida Florida’s economic future construction jobs in a variety patible with the extraordinary American families live with cent in 2001 to 24.5 percent jobs – have opposed lies in a productive, innovative of industries, not just residen- new costs and delays that every day. Our health care in 2008. and diverse economy. No sin- tial construction. In fact, RDL would be imposed by system has reached a break- • The problem of the gle policy proposal has the Logistics and Science First Amendment 4. ing point. The status quo is uninsured is a problem that potential to derail this future took advantage of that freeze Amendment 4 is the issue, unsustainable, and continu- crosses income brackets. more suddenly and more per- to undertake new construc- pure and simple. And it needs ing to delay reform is not an The new Census numbers manently than Amendment 4. tion in the Nassau Tradeplex to be defeated. That’s why my option. also drive home the fact that In Nassau County, we con- this year. As a result, our com- organization, the Nassau The analysis below everyone in Florida is vul- tinue efforts to diversify our munity was able to save nearly County Economic Develop- underscores the urgency of nerable to losing health economy by adding jobs in 70 jobs from moving out of the ment Board, both chambers of health insurance reform for insurance. An additional manufacturing, transportation county. This move also commerce in Nassau County residents of Florida. 23,000 people from high- and trade, leisure and hospi- brought 20 brand new jobs and more than 160 towns, • The status quo is not an income households are now tality, education and health into our county (with more on business groups, environmen- option. The number of unin- uninsured. services. About a year ago, the way). The fact is, Nassau’s tal groups and organizations sured in Florida has In states across the coun- Orlando-based economist commissioners recognized across Florida have adopted increased from 2.8 million in try we’ve seen the health Hank Fishkind completed a the need for a diversified eco- resolutions urging voters to 2001 to 3.6 million in 2008. care coverage situation go study called the “Nassau nomic base – not just more defeat Amendment 4. Get the The percent of non-elderly from bad to worse. And it’s County Fiscal Sustainability “population growth.” Under facts about Amend-ment 4 at adults without insurance clear that losing insurance Study.” In that report, Fish- Amendment 4, this positive www.florida2010.org. increased from 22 percent to isn’t a problem that plagues kind pointed out that an econ- investment in our community Steve Rieck is the executive 26.3 percent. And this num- only the poor or the unem- omy based solely on residen- may not have been possible. director of the Nassau ber only considers people ployed – it could happen to tial development cannot Mr. Johnson is correct in County Economic Development who are uninsured for an anyone. sustain itself. A healthy econo- suggesting that population Board. entire year – it does not For additional informa- include people in Florida tion on health insurance who have more recently lost reform, visit www.healthre- coverage through the reces- form.gov/healthcarestatus.h NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING sion, or who had shorter tml and click on your state. The Amelia Island Mosquito Control District of Nassau County, Florida, has tentatively adopted a budget for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. 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WEDNESDAY, September 23, 2009 NEWS News-Leader 7A County owes city taxpayers
ometime in 1967, President Lyndon an idea ...” – you know the Greenway, two recreation centers, a softball Johnson, besieged by daily protests, rest. complex, soccer complex, Central Park and haunted by the war, watching his A lot of people blame the numerous baseball and softball diamonds S approval numbers tumble downward city manager for these crum- used by area youth sports teams. The county, daily, said, “I feel like a hitchhiker caught in a my ideas. Not me, it’s his job on the other hand, offers Peters Point Park, F LORIDA’ S O LDEST W EEKLY N EWSPAPER hail storm on a Texas highway. I can’t run, I to come up with ideas – some Burney Park and one other public beach E STABLISHED IN 1854 can’t hide and I can’t make it stop.” Local gov- great, some good, some access park with 17 parking spaces. Oh, that’s ernment officials in 2009, though the decision- crummy. It’s the commis- right, city taxpayers pay county taxes, too, so The News-Leader is published with pride weekly making isn’t nearly so dire and the conse- sion’s job to identify the another services rendered for taxes received for the people of Nassau County by Community quences so profound, must feel about the crummy ones. These should deal. Newspapers, Inc., Athens, Georgia. We believe same way. Citizen voters don’t want to pay DEBATE have been rejected outright. I’ve said this annually for over 30 years, that strong newspapers build strong communi- more taxes, but they want the same levels of AND One pretty good non-tradi- “Fernandina Beach taxpayers are the most ties – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary service and they’re vocal. TACKLE tional idea, I think, one that’s abused taxpayers in the state of Florida,” and goal is to publish distinguished and profitable Given the prevailing mood described above been around for a while – at the situation hasn’t gotten any better, it’s community-oriented newspapers. This mission and with traditional sources of revenue falling least since 1978 – is to find a worse. Roughly 23 cents out of every dollar will be accomplished through the teamwork of professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, qual- – increased homestead exemption, homestead Ron Sapp way for residents of the spent by the county comes from Fernandina ity and hard work. property values capped at 3 percent annually, island’s unincorporated area Beach, AND those same taxpayers fund much impacts of Amendment One and diminishing to reimburse the city for services received. I of the law enforcement, much of the fire and FOY R. MALOY JR ., PUBLISHER home values (from a median price of $248,300 mean, the city’s budget is not just for the city’s rescue and all of the recreational activities for MICHAEL PARNELL, EDITOR in 2006, statewide, to $147,600 in July 2009) population of 12,500 but for the island’s popula- Amelia Island, almost half of which is not in MIKE HANKINS, ADVERTISING DIRECTOR resulting in lower property tax revenue – local tion of roughly 20,000. Again, consider: the city. ROBERT FIEGE, PRODUCTION DIRECTOR governments are tempted to look at non-tradi- • Law enforcement – the city and sheriff The county commission should find a way BOB TIMPE, CIRCULATION DIRECTOR tional revenue sources, revenue places politi- have a mutual aid agreement that requires city to reimburse the taxpayers of Fernandina cians go to as a last resort. That’s what hap- police officers to answer “routine” calls in Beach. After all, those 12,500 much-abused cit- ANGELINE MUDD, pened in Fernandina Beach; consider: the unincorporated area – with no reimburse- izens are their constituents, too. There are BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER • Parking meters in the downtown area. ment. many ways to do that: a tax credit towards SIÂN PERRY, ASSISTANT EDITOR Bad idea: shouldn’t have made it out of the • Fire/rescue – again, the city and county county property taxes, special taxing districts BETH JONES, SPORTS EDITOR “city manager’s got an idea and it’s really bad” have entered into a mutual aid agreement that – lower in the city, higher in the unincorporat- stage. TOM WOOD DINK NESMITH calls for city fire/rescue personnel to answer ed area, simple revenue sharing with the city • Public beach access tax. A really, really calls in the unincorporated area. Yes, county of Fernandina Beach with a pass through to CHAIRMAN PRESIDENT bad idea; shouldn’t have made it out of the fire/rescue personnel answer calls within the city taxpayers, etc. “city manager’s got an idea and it’s really, real- city and those costs are not paid for with coun- In these difficult days of budget cutting, ly bad” stage. ty general fund dollars – unincorporated tax- taxpayer revolts, angry town hall meetings and • Increase everybody’s electric bill by payers pay into an MSTU or MSBU (a kind of slash and burn rhetoric, maybe the answer for The views expressed by the columnists and increasing the city’s franchise fee. I guess they specific services) – but the agreement, in my one group of much-abused taxpayers – about letter writers on this page are their own felt like no one would notice after Florida opinion, is heavily weighed in the county’s 12,500 of them, is just an act of recognition and do not necessarily reflect the views of Public Utilities’ 50 or so (I know the number’s favor. away, recognizing the inordinate contribution the newspaper, its owners or employees. not 50, it just feels like it) rate increases over • Recreation – city taxpayers furnish island and finding a way to pay them back. It really is the past year. Tremendously bad idea; should- residents with over 40 public beach accesses, as simple as that. n’t have made it out of the “city manager’s got three beachfront parks, the Egans Creek Ron Sapp is a former city commissioner. COMMUNITY THANKS Thanks a million! VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Elm Street Little League wishes to express Fort Clinch its sincere appreciation and thanks to all who played a part in the success of our 2009 season fencing project and sports banquet. We’re especially grateful to all our sponsors, community leaders, guest I came home Wednesday the speaker and many volunteers. 17th to find survey stakes in my The following community leaders are to back yard. Questioning the survey be recognized for their support and partici- crew, I was informed that Fort pation: Mayor Susan Steger, Honorable Judge Clinch was going to erect a fence. Brian Davis, former mayor and commissioner The land parcel in question is adja- Joe Gerrity, City Commissioner Jeffrey Bunch, cent to North Pointe subdivision City Commissioner Ken Walker and County and north of Sixth Street. Commissioner Danny Leeper. My understanding of the history Our guest speaker was former sheriff Nat of this parcel is that it was deeded Glover of Jacksonville. Sheriff Glover gave a to the state by the Ferreira family very inspiring speech to the kids, challeng- back in the 80’s. It has never been ing them to remember 10 key points in life: 1) platted to be part of the park prop- I can do anything, 2) you can do anything, 3) er according to records maintained we can do anything, 4) stay in school, 5) stay by Nassau County. away from drugs, 6) stay away from violence, Several things come to mind 7) have a plan, 8) prepare for what it is you want concerning this effort. First, what to do in life, 9) persevere and keep working for would be its purpose and utility; what you want and don’t give up, and, his final from my point of view there is none. point, remember the power of prayer. Second would be the cost in this Our master of ceremonies was Reggie time of financial difficulty; the park Albert, son of Charles Albert, former Little system just raised daily rates for League player and longtime supporter, thanks things like this? Third would be the for your participation and continued support. natural pathways for wildlife; white- Thanks to the many local businesses for tail deer are commonly seen tran- their support of donations, goods and/or serv- siting this parcel in the pursuit of ices: Rayonier, Property Management, Wal- food and fresh water. Fourth would Mart, Vic’s Barber Shop, Domino’s Pizza, be the impact on erecting a fence Coldstone Creamery, Ron Anderson, T.A. bordering residential areas creat- Sports, R.P.M. Wood Products, Baptist Medical ing a hazard for residents and their Center Nassau, Wendy’s, Krystal, Subway, children. First Missionary Baptist Church, Lee & Cates State land is public land, or has Glass, Island Falls, Elm Street Church of God, that concept been forgotten? Parks Trinity United Methodist Church, Harvest may have need of controlled entry Outreach Ministries, In Him Inc., Paul Clark but vacant open land should stay Ford-Mercury, McDonald’s, Island Barber exactly that. Shop, C & D Printing, John LeBrun I suspect some bureaucrat with- BOB ENGLEHART/THE HARTFORD COURANT Photography and Mead’s Framery & Trophy. in the park system has ordered this We all know the value of great volunteers fence only to advance the bound- print for our county’s future. The may not know that the people from the beach Sunday. We parked in the and individual supports. They make things aries of the park itself and in doing next step is for Vision 2032’s goals Georgia already do pay – a 9 parking area at the end of Sadler happen. Many thanks to all coaches, man- so will be putting something unique- and priorities to be incorporated percent lodging tax – in addition to Road. agers, umpires, concession volunteers, team ly natural behind an unsightly, into the county’s Comprehensive sales and usurious property taxes, While walking towards the moms, parents and board members. We could- inherently dangerous fence of zero Plan, a step the chamber is working but my guess is that he does know. beach I looked across to the picnic n’t have done it without you! Thanks a mil- public value. What is next? Fencing to see completed. He just wants nonresidents to pick areas and noticed that quite a large lion! in the Egans Creek Greenway? Vision 2032 revealed that Nassau up even more of the tab for subsi- portion of the roofs had been blown Wayne Peterson Put the money towards some- County residents are keenly aware dizing his services in Nassau back by the wind and seemed to be Elm Street Little League President thing useful within the park proper of the importance of growth man- County. hanging on by a thread. and leave well enough alone. agement, ranking it No. 1 among Nonresidents almost exclusive- This just seems a very danger- Thomas Thuemling 11 key issues affecting the coun- ly pay the taxes that support ous state of affairs as the remainder ‘Rollin’ on the River’ Fernandina Beach ty’s future. schools, fire departments, police, of the roofs could be blown off at Despite the threat of rain, almost 80 people The chamber disagrees, how- health care and libraries. County any time injuring the general public. came out to support the inaugural Rollin’ on Clarification ever, with Mr. Johnson’s apparent residents pay less than 20 percent of Repairs may already be in hand, but the River fundraiser for Meals on Wheels for belief that Amendment 4 is the best the costs of supporting their own the last thing we need is yet anoth- Pets Nassau. The weather was cool, the water In the Viewpoint titled “We must means to achieve our mutual goal of institutions. er lawsuit against the city, i.e., we smooth and the Amelia River Cruises ferries help manage growth” printed Sept. an economically sustainable future His words remind me of the taxpayers. and personnel comfortable, gracious and enter- 16, I referred erroneously to an for our county and state. administrative clerk in the Brian Moss taining. We are sure some new favorite places “Amendment 3” that would be on Instead, we agree with the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles who Fernandina Beach were discovered among the shops and restau- the November 2010 ballot if the chief planning official, Department venomously told me that outsiders rants in St. Marys, Ga. opposition to the Florida Hometown of Community Affairs Secretary should pay lots of taxes because What? There aren’t words enough to properly Democracy movement was able to Tom Pelham, who recently called “they’re the ones with all the thank Capt. Kevin McCarthy and his beautiful garner the needed number of peti- Amendment 4 “a bad solution to a money.” What cost of living adjustment wife and First Mate, Cecilia, Capt. Dave tions. At this point it is not known if real problem.” I had “friends” in the city who (“Pay raises for city, county,” Sept. Voorhees and First Mate Lori Hoerl for giving there will be an amendment oppos- Effective growth management saw nothing wrong with my prop- 11)? Social Security is saying that up their day off to help raise funds for our ing FHD on the ballot. is vital to developing a sustainable erty taxes going up 300 percent in the cost of living did not go up and cause. Peter Johnson economy. However, Amendment 4 four years or with me paying five that an increase is not to be given, Thanks as well to Hampton Inn & Suites, Amelia Island Association would undermine efforts at smart times what they paid in property so how is Nassau County govern- Dog Leg Productions, Redbones Dog Bakery, growth by politicizing the planning taxes. ment different? BarkTalk.com and Miz Mac Gourmet Foods A bad solution process. So thrilled has Nassau County Tom Taylor for their donations of gift certificates and mer- Additionally, the passage of this been to freeload, that it was one of Hilliard chandise. The leadership of the Amelia amendment would cripple efforts the few counties that defeated the Our continuing thanks to program sup- Island-Fernandina Beach-Yulee by Florida to reinvent its economy revision to the Save Our Homes Great service porters Nassau Council on Aging, Nassau Chamber of Commerce agrees with by driving investment dollars else- property tax give away to resident Humane Society, First Coast Moving & Storage much of Peter Johnson’s recent where as entrepreneurs face fur- owners. Last Thursday I had been dread- and Cats Angels. Viewpoint (“We must help manage ther delay, expense and uncertain- The tax practices of Nassau ing going to the Tax Collector’s And to all of those who drove from growth,” Sept. 16), with one signif- ty. County had been so abusive to Office in Yulee only because it Gainesville, Jacksonville, St. Augustine and icant exception. As the debate begins, we echo nonresidents that it was slapped seemed like anytime I deal with a St. Marys, to Ms. Helene Scott and her Just Like Mr. Johnson, the chamber Mr. Johnson’s call for Nassau with special sanctions by the legis- government office I get the Friends group and to each individual who par- believes it is imperative that Nassau County voters to be active partici- lature. runaround and more questions than ticipated – thank you from the bottom of our County and Florida develop a more pants in this important discussion. The new tax initiative, which was answers. I was so wrong. hearts! sustainable economy. We need an We encourage them to seek out passed and is being enacted, could I went in and went right up to Deborah Watford economic model that both fosters information on Amendment 4, con- have been called the Save Florida the counter and talked to a girl and Marla McDaniel entrepreneurship and new business sider the ramifications for our econ- modification, but it looks like it was named Jessica. I didn’t have the Meals on Wheels for Pets Nassau growth, yet protects our quality of omy and make an informed deci- too late. slightest idea on how to go about MOW4PetsNassau.com life and limited resources. sion as to what’s best for our Economically, Florida is one of getting my tag without paper That’s why the AIFBY Chamber county’s and our state’s future. the worst hit states in the country work. She did. She took my number of Commerce was one of the spon- Regina Duncan, President right now, has had a declining pop- and sent me on my way to work, HOW TO WRITE US sors of the 2005 Walkable Amelia Island-Fernandina ulation for several years, and, when called everyone she needed to, left Maximum length is 500 words. Letters Community Forum in Fernandina Beach-Yulee the nonresidents finish selling out me a message on what I needed to must include writer’s name (printed and sig- Beach and the 2006 workshop on Chamber of Commerce cheap, may yet end up having to do. nature), address and telephone number for sustainable growth that was organ- support itself. A few hours later I had all the verification. Writers are normally limited to ized by chamber member Randy Freeloading Couldn’t happen to nicer people. info I needed. In this day and age one letter in a 30-day period. No political Rice of Rice Architect. Cameron Salisbury where there are more complaints endorsements or poems will be published. That’s also why the chamber in I want to reply to that charming Atlanta than compliments, I wanted to Letters should be typed or printed. Not all let- 2008 initiated, and largely funded, visionary who was quoted telling thank her. Mr. Drew needs to shake ters are published. Send letters to: Letters to Vision 2032. The first part of that the city commission to put in park- her hand. the Editor, P.O. Box 766, Fernandina Beach, Dangerous roof FL., 32035. E-mail: mparnell@fbnewsleader. process gathered input from Nassau ing meters at Main Beach to “let Betrina Knox com. visit us on-line at fbnewsleader.com County residents to create a blue- the people from Georgia pay.” He My wife and I went for a walk on Fernandina Beach
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8A WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 NEWS News-Leader Tax Collector’s Office moves POLITICS IN BRIEF GOP women elect Woody’s Bar-B-Q at 10 a.m. Quiggle 27 percent and for- The Tax Collector’s Office located at the the property from the state of Florida in 2008. Oct. 2 for anyone who would mer Duval County School James S. Page Government Complex in Yulee Following Friday’s move, the facility will new leaders like to get involved or learn Board member and state leg- will cease operations at noon Friday and will serve as the main Tax Collector’s Office location The Florida Federation of more about the Tea Party and islator Stan Jordan and for- relocate to its new location at the Driver Licenses and will offer complete service for property Republican Women has elect- freedom movements. mer Jacksonville City Building, 86130 License Road on A1A. taxes, driver licenses, hunting and fishing per- ed its 2010 officers and execu- For information, call Councilman Art Graham The tax collector has been offering services mits and motor vehicle registrations. tive committee to lead the 60- Douglas Newberry at 261- about 17 percent each. at the Driver Licenses Building since receiving During the relocation project, which is year-old grassroots 5289 or e-mail douglasnew- Turnout in the district, expected to last until Wednesday, service will not organization. [email protected]. which includes coastal areas A S
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L Cherie Billings, president N County Courthouse in Fernandina Beach, of Nassau TeaPartyinCallahan Johns and Volusia counties, Callahan or Hilliard. The main office in Yulee at Federated Tea Party in Callahan was about 22 percent. the Driver Licenses Building, however, will have Republican The First Coast Tea Party The victory assured elec- The food pantry needs donations of limited staff during the relocation. Women, was will have its first big Nassau tion because Thrasher faces non-perishable food items all year round. For additional information, contact the Tax elected to the County Tea Party at the coun- only write-in candidates in the For more information, call: 904.261.7000 Collector’s Office at 491-7400. executive ty fairgrounds in Callahan general election. board as a from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. King died in July at 69. member at Saturday, Oct. 3. large. The Tea Party is opposed Nassau County Cindy Billings to government bailouts, high delegation Graves of taxes, socialism, gun control delegation John Hartrich, Broker Jacksonville and government takeover of The Nassau County was elected president at the banks and health care. Legislative Delegation organi- 904-432-8184 state convention following the Supporters are urged to zational meeting, general leg- [email protected] national convention in bring signs, flags, banners islative hearing and public 2477 Sadler Road www.SeaHorseofAmelia.com ‘Leo’ Orlando. The national federa- and an “attitude of support for forum is scheduled at 6 p.m. Amelia Island, Fl 32034 tion, chartered in 1950, has Liberty and the Constitution!” Oct. 29 in the commission more than 100,000 leaders chambers, James S. Page and 1,825 local clubs nation- ElectionOct.6 Governmental Complex, wide. Election Oct. 6 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee. The mission of the federa- District 8 voters will ratify The delegation will hear tion is to unite locally and Republicans’ choice of former public testimony on general nationally to strengthen the House Speaker John issues, legislation, local bills Republican Party by recruit- Thrasher as and appropriations. Gorgeous Deep Water Lot on Egan’s Creek!! Long Boat ing new Republicans, training the replace- Anyone wishing to receive Come by and walk this beautiful large lot on Egan’s Creek…it’s a boater’s dream! This grand Victorian style home w/ 4 BR/ 2.5 BA located just a block from the information on procedures to Nestled among a canopy of live oaks with vistas of Amelia’s pristine salt marshes, ocean, has it all! Boasting heart pine floors throughout, huge master suite w/ volunteers and electing candi- ment for late it sits just a stone’s throw away from the ICW & the Atlantic Ocean… sitting room, study, wrap-around porch, private brick courtyard and much dates while empowering state Sen. Jim file a local bill or to be placed and downtown Fernandina Beach! more on a beautiful corner lot, this house is a must see! women of all ages, ethnicities King. on the agenda of the organiza- $695,000 MLS #50303 MLS #49335 $699,000 and backgrounds in the politi- Thrasher tional meeting and general 807 White Street 448 Beachside Place cal process. won a special legislative hearing, contact This adorable 3 BR / 3 BA Key West This wonderfully appointed beachfront For more information on primary elec- State Rep. Janet Adkins’ office style home in Old Town on Amelia 3 BR/ 3 BA Beachside Villa in the state plans for 2010, log on to tion involving at 491-3664 prior to Oct. 23. Island has wonderful views of the Amelia Island Plantation has it all! intracoastal waterway. Recently built in www.ffrw2010.org. four Thrasher Any material or handouts for 2004, this home has bamboo wood Magnificent Oceanviews from this flooring, Jacuzzi bath, dual A/C and northern end unit, large white kitchen Republican this meeting should be in hot water with generous porches to with generous island bar for candidates in Adkins’ office no later than enjoy gazing at the sailboats and entertaining family and friends, corian Patriots’ coffee tugboats or watching the sunsets over tops,water purifier, built-ins along with the five-county district that Oct. 23. theAmelia River. For the nautical buff the open air balcony and wrap around The Patriots of Nassau includes Amelia Island. All Nassau County or fisherman, it is conveniently located porches make this a perfect island in a quaint historic neighborhood near County have scheduled their Thrasher got 39 percent of Legislative Delegation meet- Tiger Point Marina minutes to the getaway or permanent residence. First Friday Coffee at ings are open to the public. Atlantic Ocean! Includes separate garage! the vote, businessman Dan $495,000 MLS#:49327 $1,479,000 MLS#49313
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WEDNESDAY, September 23, 2009 NEWS News-Leader 9A Landfill dirt issue frustrates commissioners
RYAN SMITH of the requirement. The firm we have said to DEP, ‘We’re not 1 emergency meeting had not News-Leader was not represented at the going to follow the seven-day been called because of a press- meeting. ‘I thought that was part of the rule in this area because we’re ing need to start laying cover at A representative of Golder At the Sept. 16 commission reason we hired you folks. I don’t going to be closing the entire the landfill, but because of the Associates defended the envi- meeting, Wendy Karably of thing, and it will all be covered county’s purchasing policy. The ronmental consulting firm last Golder Associates said the firm want to hear, ‘We hope the DEP in 180 days?’” cover dirt was needed in a week after it had taken heat had not fallen down on its job, will approve this.’ That’s why “That’s essentially what we shorter time than it would have from the Nassau County and also clarified the Florida asked for” in the closure time- taken to properly advertise and Commission over an emer- Department of Environmental we’re paying you the big bucks.’ line, Karably said. bid out the contract, and the gency purchase of fill dirt for Protection’s 7-day and 180-day “Could we have avoided this commission’s approval was J. WALTER BOATRIGHT the West Nassau Landfill. cover guidelines. emergency if we’d done that?” needed to waive those require- The commission approved “Golder really isn’t involved NASSAU COUNTY COMMISSIONER Boyle asked. ments, he said. the purchase of $275,000 worth in the day-to-day operations of “There’s areas of (the land- Leeper said he felt the situ- of the dirt at an emergency the landfill,” she said. “I think was from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31,” happens if (the closure time- fill) that may have eroded and ation should have been han- meeting Sept. 1 after Interim the most important issue is the she said. “Granted, that time- line) is not approved.” needed to be maintained,” dled better. Landfill Director Lee Pickett timing issue. ... The rule frame has not been approved “(The DEP) will either come Karably said. “I don’t know “I believe this board was said the current filler eroded requires that you have final by the DEP yet ... so Lee has to back with another suggestion about the emergency ... but if pressed into making an emer- too quickly and would not be cover (for the whole landfill) go under the assumption that or ask for further justification,” you’re going to have to buy the gency purchase using bids sufficient for final coverage within 180 days. If you’re not he has to have that cover with- Karably said. “They’re not just cover you may as well buy it made before we’d heard about when the landfill closes around going to be in one area of the in seven days. But I think we going to tell you that you all.” it,” he said. “I think that’s back- Oct. 1. landfill for 180 days, you have to have some leeway there.” can’t close. I think all the DEP County Coordinator Ed wards.” Pickett said he originally provide an intermediate cover That answer didn’t satisfy wants is assurance that the Sealover clarified that the Sept. [email protected] thought he had 180 days from within seven days. The (inter- Commissioner Walter county is going to move along the date of closure to cap the mediate) material used would Boatright. and not drag its feet in the clo- Save A Life! landfill with 18 inches of cover have been fine if you were com- “I thought that was part of sure.” dirt, but later found out he had ing back to that area.” the reason we hired you folks,” “What I think I’m hearing Donate Blood only seven. Although Pickett However, Karably said that he said. “I don’t want to hear, is this: We have two issues,” said at the Sept. 1 meeting he since the landfill was closing, ‘We hope the DEP will approve said Commissioner Mike Upcoming Drives In Nassau County was partly to blame for the Pickett’s request for a higher this.’ That’s why we’re paying Boyle. “One is the seven-day 10/03 - 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM - EDT error, several commissioners grade of dirt for final coverage you the big bucks.” rule. If you’re going to leave an Yulee United Methodist Church Mobile were inclined to blame Golder was sound. She added that “I think you sense our frus- area (of the landfill) you have 86003 Christian Way, Yulee, FL 32097 Associates, which was con- Golder had submitted a closure tration in this issue,” said seven days to put cover on it. 10/07 - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM - EDT A tracted to consult on the landfill, timeline to the DEP. Commissioner Danny Leeper. You have much longer to cover Nassau County Clerks Office Mobile S P / for failing to inform the county “The timeframe we put in “... Help me understand what the entire landfill. Now, could 76437 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097 L N NOTICE TO NASSAU COUNTY VOTERS Special General Election, October 6, 2009 for Precincts 101, 102, 202 and 204 on Amelia Island For office of State Senate, District 8 If you have had an address change, including a 911 address change or any other type of change to your voter record and have not notified the Supervisor of Elections office and received a voter information card with the changed address, please do so immediately. This will avoid delays and additional paperwork at your polling location on Election Day. UPDATE YOUR VOTER RECORD T H R E E W A Y S T O V O T E Florida law requires paper ballots and optical scan voting equipment to be used in Florida elections. 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10A WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 NEWS News-Leader Guests evacuated Police investigate school after hotel fire in Yulee sports boosters’ account
No one was injured at the Chief Chuck Cooper. “Light uninhabitable for the safety, JASON YURGARTIS by Charles Crosby, president of Holiday Inn Express near I-95 smoke and heavy water was health and welfare of guests News-Leader the booster club. However, when a third-floor room caught observed in the area of the and employees until repairs Crosby told authorities he early Sunday morning. Guests third-floor room where a single could be made. The Nassau County Sheriff’s signed only one check to anoth- were evacuated from the hotel sprinkler head activated and “We are thankful for the Office is investigating cases of er store in February. and provided accommodations extinguished the fire and lim- safety of the guests and the possible theft and counterfeiting No arrests have been made at a nearby hotel. ited hot gases and toxic smoke nearly $5 million building involving girls’ softball boost- and the case was referred to Nassau County Fire Rescue before our arrival.” which were all saved due to ers and the team’s former coach sheriff’s office criminal inves- responded to the fire in the The fire was contained to the activation of the sprinkler at West Nassau High School. tigations division. The possible 76000 block of Sidney Place in the room on the third floor by system,” Chief Cooper contin- According to a police report, Candace Chris offenses listed on the report Yulee at approximately 3:30 the fire sprinkler, which acti- ued. “Fire sprinklers save lives an account in the name of for- Hicken Hicken are larceny – grand theft of a.m. Sunday. Crews arrived vated due to the elevated tem- and property and Nassau mer softball head coach more than $5,000 but less than within six minutes and began perature at the ceiling. The County Fire Rescue is proud to Candace Hicken and the $10,000, and passing a coun- evacuation of the hotel guests. room was unoccupied at the boast three buildings have Warriors Softball Boosters was Booker said on Tuesday that terfeited instrument. No smoke or flames were time of the fire. been saved since August 2008 being used without the school’s both Chris and Candace Hicken Candace Hicken has been observed from the exterior of According to the fire inves- due to the quick and efficient knowledge. The report states are still employed as teachers at replaced by Yulee High the three-story hotel built in tigator, property loss was activation of a 13R fire sprin- that boosters and clubs cannot West Nassau High School, but School’s former head softball 2007. approximately $65,000 for dam- kler system. This is the same have outside accounts and all he said he couldn’t comment coach, who was removed from “The crews performed a age to the structure and con- type of residential fire sprin- money was supposed to go about the situation. her job for reportedly writing primary and secondary search tents. The fire originated in or kler system you should con- through the school. “As far as I know, it’s still about her team on her of the 73 rooms beginning near near a room refrigerator inside sider if you are building, buy- “It appears that there were under investigation,” Booker MySpace web page. the area of origin to assure all a wood combination dress- ing, or retrofitting your home several checks written from the said. “I haven’t been contacted Randalyn Rogers was in her the guests were safely evacu- er/entertainment center. to protect your loved ones and booster account to reimburse by the investigator yet.” second season with the Lady ated to the exterior,” said Fire The building was deemed home.” Candace Hicken for expendi- The investigation found a Hornets when she was relieved tures that had already been paid number of checks written to for allegedly writing disparag- from the West Nassau High Sam’s Club for the softball con- ing remarks about her team on Display Advertising deadline for Wednesday is 3 p.m. Friday School internal softball cession, the report stated. Other her MySpace site. Classified Advertising deadline is 5:00 p.m. Monday. account,” the report states. booster club members said they Chris Hicken is an assistant Hicken was told by Principal used cash from the concession, football coach at Yulee High. Display Advertising deadline for Friday is 3 p.m. Tuesday Ron Booker on Aug. 14 that she never checks, at Sam’s Club. Booker relieved Hicken last Classified Advertising deadline is 5:00 p.m. Wednesday. would no longer be head coach They told authorities that Chris year of his duties as head foot- Please call 261-3696 to place your advertisement. of the girls’ softball team, the and Candace Hicken never pur- ball coach at West Nassau. report stated. chased or delivered supplies for Hicken had been head coach On Aug. 21, a check paid to the concession stand, though or an assistant for nearly 20 the order of cash in the amount “several thousands of dollars” years at West Nassau. of $101.10 and signed by Chris had been spent at Sam’s with Hicken also was head soft- Whether buying or selling, and Candace Hicken was booster checks over the past ball coach before he relin- cashed at Southeastern Bank four years, the report stated. quished that job to his wife. speak with the realtor who in Callahan, the report stated. According to the report, sev- The Hickens could not be After cashing the check, the eral of the checks written to reached for comment Tuesday. has made it happen since 1995. account was closed. Sam’s Club appear to be signed [email protected] $9 million in closed sales DON’T LITTER year-to-date 2009. SPAY~ NEUTER View the best listings in the A Public Service Announcement by The News-Leader Amelia Island Market.... www.propertiesofameliaislandflorida.com NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
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WEDNESDAY, September 23, 2009 NEWS News-Leader 11A Swine flu spikes in Yulee, Hilliard schools
RYAN SMITH you are sick, then stay home” “(Schools) are not closing, to 50 percent of the students in the year. est-hit by the virus, according News-Leader was the basic message, Wood but we are seeing all over the being seen in the clinic who “Ninety-eight percent of to the federal Centers for said. county – more in the West were sent home had flu-like the testing, it’s confirmed Disease Control. In Nassau Flu-like illnesses are spik- Otherwise, students, staff Side and the middle of the symptoms,” she said. “We’re H1N1, so persons who have County, Yulee and the West ing in some Nassau County and parents were being county – flu-like illnesses in the seeing a significant number of fever greater than 100, cough, Side seem to be seeing the Schools, as expected. Yulee and encouraged to wash their schools,” she said last week. students in the clinic having fever and sore throat are con- most cases, Geib said. Hilliard schools have been hands and take other precau- “But remember, we expected flu-like illness, especially in the sidered likely to have this strain “We’re planning on doing most affected. tions being urged because that.” middle schools.” of flu at this time – with the the meeting on the West Side ... “More than the usual num- of a possible swine flu out- Geib said close quarters in Flu-like symptoms at this caveat that people should seek since they seem to have been ber” of students were absent break in Florida and across the schools make transmission of time of year mean swine flu, medical advice if they’re ill,” more affected by the flu activi- last week at Yulee Middle nation. illnesses like swine flu easy. Geib said, because the regular she said. ty,” she said. School, for example, said The Nassau County Health “We were seeing a range of 30 seasonal flu usually hits later Florida is among the hard- [email protected] Sharyl Wood, executive Department will hold a director of administrative serv- community education session ices for Nassau County on H1N1, or swine flu, Schools. Thursday because of concerns She said “over 100 kids but in Hilliard. less than 200 kids” were absent Nassau County schools each day from school because especially are seeing a spike of gastrointestinal or other in symptoms associated with virus-like illnesses. “A few H1N1. However, there are no teachers” were out, but plans for school closures, school was continuing and according to the Nassau there were no plans to close, County Health Department. Wood said. Kim Geib, the department’s She said parents were being public information officer, said encouraged to consult their the trend was anticipated long doctor if their children are ill. “If before school started. Swine flu in Hilliard The Nassau County Health Department will hold a com- munity education session on H1N1, or swine flu, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hilliard branch library, 15821 CR 108. Health department officials will discuss the status of swine flu in Nassau County, the upcoming vaccine, community and school surveillance and prevention. No reservations are needed to attend, but seating is limit- ed to 75 and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information about the swine flu education forum, call 548-1800. Swine flu hotline The Florida Department of Health has a toll-free number to provide public health information and updates on H1N1 swine flu. The information line will be available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily in English, Spanish and Creole. The number is 877-352-3581.
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BUDGET SUMMARY Nassau County Board of County Commissioners - Fiscal Year 2009-2010
THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET EXPENDITURES OF NASSAU COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE 14.9% LESS THAN LAST YEAR'S TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES.
GENERAL COUNTY ONE-CENT SPECIAL DEBT CAPITAL ENTERPRISE MUNICIPAL CONSERVATION TOTAL FUND TRANSPORTATION SMALL COUNTY REVENUE SERVICE PROJECT FUNDS SERVICE & CONTROL ALL FUNDS FUND SURTAX FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS TAXING UNIT DISTRICT
CASH BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD $ 5,677,398 $ 2,045,000 $ 4,496,200 $ 20,075,576 $ 2,304,750 $ 8,411,391 $ 10,182,426 $ 1,967,676 $0 $ 55,160,417
ESTIMATED REVENUES MILLAGE TAXES: PER $1,000 AD VALOREM TAXES 5.5670 $ 35,246,499 $ 6,655,708 $ 41,902,207 AD VALOREM TAXES 1.6694 $ 9,211,623 $ 9,211,623 AD VALOREM TAXES 0.0000 $0 $ - SALES AND USE TAXES $ 20,000 $ 824,077 $ 5,588,481 $ 1,931,729 $ 1,310,044 $ 750,170 $ 10,424,501 PERMITS, FEES & SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS $ 5,000 $ 17,700 $ 1,107,796 $ 650,990 $ 64,049 $ 43,600 $ 1,889,135 INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE $ 4,251,068 $ 821,200 $ 593,292 $ 807,480 $ 1,300,000 $ 442,820 $ 8,215,860 CHARGES FOR SERVICES $ 2,041,640 $ 21,300 $ 707,600 $ 3,215,320 $ 98,200 $ 6,084,060 FINES AND FORFEITURES $ 31,600 $ 87,700 $ 13,200 $ 132,500 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES $ 405,300 $ 75,000 $ 197,015 $ 7,600 $ 10,280 $ 28,510 $ 47,000 $ 770,705 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES $ 1,300,018 $ 1,395,987 $ 2,320,906 $ 3,650,000 $ 195,888 $ 8,862,799
TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES $ 43,301,125 $ 8,414,985 $ 5,588,481 $ 6,021,119 $ 5,097,020 $ 4,960,280 $ 3,503,767 $ 10,606,613 $0 $ 87,493,390
TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES AND BALANCES $ 48,978,523 $ 10,459,985 $ 10,084,681 $ 26,096,695 $ 7,401,770 $ 13,371,671 $ 13,686,193 $ 12,574,289 $0 $ 142,653,807
EXPENDITURES/EXPENSES
GENERAL GOVERNMENT $ 6,127,068 $ 381,000 $ 2,726,839 $ 5,062,019 $ 500,000 $ 717,336 $ 15,514,262 GENERAL OPERATIONS-COURT-RELATED $ 1,292,366 $ 1,043,785 $ 2,336,151 PUBLIC SAFETY $ 10,226,662 $ 1,094,505 $ 2,389,781 $ 1,515,000 $ 6,128,932 $ 21,354,880 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT $ 620,963 $ 1,016,487 $ 4,286,979 $ 5,924,429 TRANSPORTATION $ 7,793,126 $ 330,000 $ 11,336,852 $ 7,933,274 $ 15,000 $ 27,408,252 ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT $ 143,793 $ 2,221,400 $ 2,365,193 HUMAN SERVICES $ 2,810,568 $ 130,155 $ 1,003,458 $ 3,944,181 CULTURE & RECREATION $ 2,684,156 $ 894,548 $ 29,350 $ 3,608,054 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) $ 21,359,139 $ 1,634,115 $ 2,150,000 $ 818,060 $ 27,410 $ 1,520,521 $ 3,070,603 $ 30,579,848
TOTAL EXPENDITURES/EXPENSES $ 45,264,715 $ 9,427,241 $ 3,955,505 $ 22,577,907 $ 5,089,429 $ 9,977,624 $ 5,807,500 $ 10,935,329 $0 $ 113,035,250
RESERVES $ 3,713,808 $ 1,032,744 $ 6,129,176 $ 3,518,788 $ 2,312,341 $ 3,394,047 $ 7,878,693 $ 1,638,960 $0 $ 29,618,557
TOTAL APPROPRIATED EXPENDITURES AND RESERVES $ 48,978,523 $ 10,459,985 $ 10,084,681 $ 26,096,695 $ 7,401,770 $ 13,371,671 $ 13,686,193 $ 12,574,289 $0 $ 142,653,807
THE TENTATIVE, ADOPTED, AND/OR FINAL BUDGETS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED TAXING AUTHORITY AS A PUBLIC RECORD.
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12A WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 NEWS News-Leader POLICE REPORT Armed robbery This was written by Jason up a vast majority of that sum, dressed in all black with hoods I Alisha Renee Ward, 18, Yurgartis of the News-Leader according to a Nassau County over their faces who tried to 86081 Worthington Drive, from oral and written reports by Sheriff’s Office incident report. grab her and take her into the Yulee, Sept. 19, dealing in stolen the Nassau County Sheriff’s According to the report, the woods, according to the report. property. at cash store Office, the city of Fernandina family locked their Fiddler’s The woman said the men hit I Darryl Roger Johnson, 56, Beach Police Department and Walk home prior to leaving her a couple of times in the 551055 Rooster Lane, Hilliard, other agencies. Arrest indicates Friday morning, but sometime lower back, but she was able to Sept. 19, six counts of criminal suspicion of a crime, not guilt. between then and Sunday after- escape back to her residence. mischief. Anyone with information noon the exterior door to the I Barbara Jean White, 27, about criminal activity can con- master bedroom was pried Store burgled Folkston, Ga., Sept. 18, obtain- tact the Fernandina Beach Police open. A Yulee gas station was bur- ing a controlled substance by Department at 277-7342 or the Latent prints were found on glarized sometime between 3 fraud, trafficking four grams to Nassau County Sheriff’s Office a plastic container that held the a.m. and 6:45 a.m. Thursday as under 30 kilograms of anonymously by calling 225-0147 rare coins, but no suspects were thieves made off with cash and hydrocodone. in Yulee and Fernandina Beach named in the report. caused damage throughout the I Michael Allen Perry, 23, or 879-2136 in Callahan, store. 95001 Terra Cotta Way, Hilliard and Bryceville. The “We Abduction attempt A manager of the BP gas sta- Fernandina Beach, Sept. 18, vio- Tip” program – 1-800-78CRIME A Bryceville woman nar- tion at 462487 SR 200 was lation of probation – child abuse. – also allows callers to leave rowly escaped abduction just unlocking the door to open for I Mark Justin Moore, 22, anonymous tips. after 11:30 p.m. Sunday as two business Thursday when she 54011 Wanda Way, Callahan, men tried to pull her into the discovered items out of place, Sept. 18, obtaining property by Home ransacked woods near her home. according to a Nassau County false personation, petit theft, A Fernandina Beach family According to an incident Sheriff’s Office report. making a false official state- returned home from an out-of- report, the victim said she was According to the report, the ment. town trip Sunday to find their retrieving her dog, which was suspect or suspects used some I Deborah Ann James, 44, home ransacked and items running north along nearby CR type of tool to enter the rear of 371023 Oxford St., Hilliard, stolen, including valuable, rare 121 after it broke loose from the building and then stole a Sept. 18, violation of probation – currency. her property on D.B. Hicks safe from behind the counter, sale and delivery of cocaine. In all, burglars made off with Road. attempted to steal a safe from I Carlos Ernesto Flores nearly $40,000 in belongings, The woman said she was the attached Domino’s Pizza Mendoza, 20, 411 S. Fletcher with three sets of coins making approached by two white men office and removed a safe from Ave., #6, Fernandina Beach, the attached Subway store, Sept. 17, violation of probation – which was recovered from child abuse. FERNANDINA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT behind the building near a large I Carol Faye Peeples, 47, These images from a surveillance video show an hole that appeared to have been 850766 US 17, Apt. 3B, Yulee, armed robbery Friday afternoon of the Advance cut to exit. Sept. 16, violation of probation – America Cash Advance store at 1714 S. Eighth St. The ATM machine was felony battery. PACKAGE moved from a hallway restroom I Samuel Coney Dowdy, 35, area and found next to the 76059 Dove Road, Yulee, Sept. HAPPY HOUR MON-SUN $1.50 DRAFTS $2.50 WELLS Subway safe, the report stated. 16, writ of attachment – con- The ATM was broken open and tempt of court. an undetermined amount of I Matthew Robin Thomp- Monday Night money stolen from it, the report son, 22, 54025 Sherwood Road, $1 PBR’s & .50 Drafts stated. Callahan, Sept. 15, violation of In all, authorities estimated probation – grand theft. Tuesday Night $3,250 in theft and damages, I Patricia Cubbedge Fur- Beer Pong Tournament the report stated. man, 49, Jacksonville, Sept. 14, bond surrender – criminal 1st Prize Felony arrests mischief over $1,000, stalking, Karoake I Delbert Earl Milligan, 53, possession of less than 20 Jacksonville, Sept. 19, violation grams of marijuana, introduc- T Thursday Night of probation – possession of ing contraband into a detention Starting 9.24.09 cocaine. facility. Y Yankee Slickers I Jake Allen Dailey, 29, Jacksonville, Sept. 14, two $10 Margarita/Pitcher, counts of uttering a forged $12 Long Island Iced check. Tea/Pitcher I Donald James Gibson, 21, Jacksonville, Sept. 14, violation Friday Night of probation – grand theft, fail- Bartenders call the Shots All Night ure to appear – possession of alcohol, failure to appear – open JASON YURGARTIS report, authorities evacuated Saturday Night container. News-Leader all buildings and searched the Ladies Drink Free I Mark Robin Thompson, campus, which had been 46, 34555 Old Baldwin Road, The Fernandina Beach largely vacated by students 10-1 am, Wells & Drafts, Callahan, Sept. 14, failure to Police Department is investi- after the school day ended. Guys Drink Free appear – grand theft. gating two incidents that Nothing out of the ordinary 1 am to close I Timothy Dale Nelson, occurred Friday afternoon – a was found and authorities Y ESDA 31, 86127 Pamela Road, Yulee, bomb threat and a robbery – believed the threat to be a EDN DAY W ATUR SundayNight RU S Sept. 11, cruelty toward a they said might be related. diversion or a hoax. TH KINI BI G child – infliction of physical or About 3:15 p.m. a man call- According to a press NCIN Sin 345 DA mental injury, resisting or ing from a pay phone said a release, minutes after the obstructing an officer without bomb had been placed at bomb threat an armed rob- 915 S. 14th St. • Jasmine Plaza violence. Fernandina Beach High bery was reported at 3:23 p.m. (Next to Moon River) 491-3849 [email protected] School. According to a police at Advance America Cash Advance store at 1714 S. Eighth St. The suspect – described as a white male between 6- feet-2 inches and 6-feet-4 inches tall, in his late 20s to early 30s with a very thin build and short, wavy brown hair – entered the store acting as if he was going to conduct legitimate business. He was on crutches, with bandages on his face, dark sunglasses, khaki pants, a light colored dress shirt and tie and carrying a brown satchel. According to the report, the suspect was buzzed into the store by an employee and given an application and pen. As an employee went back behind the counter, the man brandished a gun at the two employees. No longer using his crutches, he ran behind the counter and screamed, “Give me the money! Give me the money! Hurry up! Hurry up,” accord- ing to the report. The two victims put money from the registers into the sus- pect’s bag and were instruct- ed to get into the bathroom, where the man sprayed them with pepper spray and closed the door. One of the employ- ees locked the door and pulled the alarm, but the suspect fled, without the crutches. He was in the store a total of five to seven minutes, the report stated. The incident was cap- tured by a surveillance cam- era system. The suspect may have a tattoo of the sun on the back of one of his hands or fingers and he held the weapon, described as a gray, possibly automatic handgun, in his left hand. According to the press release, detectives believe the public may have seen the man walking away from the area, but would not have been aware of the armed robbery. Anyone who observed suspi- cious people or vehicles on Friday between 3-3:45 p.m. should contact Fernandina Beach Police Detective Freddie Peake at 277-7342, ext. 245, or Capt. David Bishop at ext. 233. Or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 78CRIME. Detectives continue to fol- low leads in each case to determine if they are related, the press release stated. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
WEDNESDAY, September 23, 2009 NEWS News-Leader 13A COURT REPORT Sheriff splits from Shop with Cops The following report was charge of misdemeanor bat- compiled by Jason Yurgartis, tery and was adjudicated JASON YURGARTIS Monahan said in the letter News-Leader staff, from the guilty. An additional charge of News-Leader that Shop with Cops would nar- Sept. 17 court docket of Circuit aggravated assault was not row its focus to Emma Love Court Judge Robert Foster. prosecuted. He was sentenced The Nassau County Sheriff’s ‘We are taking the Cops & Kids Elementary and Southside I Robert William Ander- to time served with a restitu- Office will no longer participate Elementary schools. He son pleaded not guilty to bur- tion amount reserved for a in conjunction with Fernandina program in a different direction.’ declined to comment further. glary and grand theft. later date by the court. Beach Police in the Shop with SHERIFF TOMMY SEAGRAVES Meanwhile, the sheriff’s I Michael Andrew Bell Sergent was ordered to pay Cops program and will instead office has started its fundraising pleaded guilty as charged to $50 to the State Attorney’s proceed with a similar year- efforts for Cops & Kids by way dealing in stolen property and Office, $150 to the Office of round program focusing solely of an “I Shot with the Nassau grand theft and adjudication Regional Conflict Counsel, on Nassau County. of Shop with Cops, Seagraves success of the Shop with Cops County Sheriff,” a sporting clay was withheld. He was sen- $183 in court costs and $352 in Shop with cops, started in said his agency’s Cops & Kids program, which he expanded tournament in which partici- tenced to 24 months proba- surcharges. 2004, is a nonprofit program program “will be coordinating from the city of Fernandina pants can test their skills tion with a condition of early I Charles James Skolnick that collects money to allow with the Nassau County School Beach to the rest of Nassau “against Sheriff Seagraves and termination if he is in full com- pleaded guilty to felony disadvantaged youths to Board personnel regarding the County at the request of other local law enforcement offi- pliance and must complete the domestic battery and was shop for school supplies or needs of the children of Nassau Seagraves in 2006. He said in cers while raising money for a Salvation Army drug treat- adjudicated guilty. He was sen- Christmas presents with a County.” the letter he would try to avoid good cause,” according to a ment program. Bell was tenced to time served and 18 police officer. “We are taking the Cops & confusion about the split while press release. ordered to pay $100 to the months probation with special Nassau County Sheriff Kids program in a different fundraising. The event was originally slat- State Attorney’s Office, $150 conditions of no victim con- Tommy Seagraves said the direction,” Seagraves said in the “As I proceed with the ed for Oct. 8 at Amelia Shotgun to the Public Defender’s tact, compliance with divorce sheriff’s office pulled about letter. “Either myself, or some- fundraising activities for 2009 Sports in Yulee with entry fees Office, $348 in court costs and and DCA plans, completion of $17,000 from the Shop with one within the Nassau County and beyond, in order to avoid of $500 for a two-person team $1,328 in restitution. a mental health evaluation Cops account for a new Cops Sheriff’s Office, who I desig- any possible confusion, I and $800 for a four-person team. I A sentencing hearing is within 30 days and completion & Kids program, part of the nate, will be making any will be sure to clarify at each of However, the event was pushed Oct. 22 for Bobby Joe Black- of a drug and alcohol evalua- Sheriff’s Foundation of Nassau presentation about this program my appearances before the back to Nov. 6 and fees were mon, who pleaded guilty to tion and follow-up within 60 County. to the citizens of Nassau civic, social, fraternal and reli- dropped to $250 for a two-per- felony battery and faces a days. Skolnick was ordered to Seagraves said he wanted to County.” gious organizations of the city son team and $500 for a four- maximum of five years in a pay $100 to the State expand programs to help dis- The sheriff’s Public and county, that at your discre- person team. state prison. He was released Attorney’s Office, $150 to the advantaged youths throughout Information Officer Angela tion, our programs have been According to a press release on his own recognizance until Public Defender’s Office, $348 the year. “Shop with Cops is a Spears said the split was ami- separated into two discrete about Cops & Kids, “It’s part of sentencing under the condi- in court costs and $352 in sur- great program, but it’s season- cable. She said since the pro- segments – mine for the city the Sheriff’s Foundation of tion of no victim contact. charges. al. . . . We’re trying to expand it gram’s inception in 2006, it has schools and yours for the Nassau County, Inc. The goal I Thomas Lell Capps I Thomas Eugene from beyond the holiday sea- helped 600 children and raised county,” Monahan wrote. “In is to promote public safety pleaded not guilty to two Solomon pleaded not guilty to son and trying to look at ideas $59,700 in donations from the that manner, each organization through education, public counts of burglary of an occu- aggravated assault. to help kids throughout the community. may make their own determi- awareness and charitable activ- pied dwelling and two counts I Matthew Robin Thomp- year.” In a Sept. 4 letter to nation of their funding ities.” of exploitation of less than son pleaded not guilty to two According to Susan Holden- Seagraves, Monahan cited the response.” [email protected] $20,000 of an aged adult. counts of violation of proba- Dodge, executive director of the I Reggie John Chaney tion for grand theft. non-profit Barnabas Center, the pleaded guilty to violation of I Carl Eugene Thorton fiduciary agent for Shop with probation for burglary of a pleaded not guilty to aggra- Cops, the sheriff’s office with- dwelling. He was sentenced vated battery, violation of drew funds raised for the West to eight months in the Nassau injunction to protect against Side. She declined to comment County Jail with credit for 71 domestic violence and aggra- further. days served and was ordered vated stalking. According to financial state- to pay $1,620.04 in outstanding I John Mark Tromblay ments filed with the Internal court costs. pleaded not guilty to felony Revenue Service by Barnabas, I Ronald Lee Clemons battery. the Shop With Cops program pleaded guilty to exploitation I Simon Keith Wolfe raised $37,576 and dispersed of less than $20,000 of an aged pleaded not guilty to felony $36,469 in 2007. adult and adjudication was battery. In an Aug. 24 letter to Don withheld. He was sentenced [email protected] Monahan, volunteer chairman to time served in the Nassau County Jail, 24 months pro- bation, 50 hours of communi- ty service at 10 hours a month HURRICANE SHUTTERS and must write a letter of apol- Call for an appointment to see ogy within 10 days. Clemons our summer specials • ROLLING SHUTTERS was ordered to pay $100 to • ACCORDION SHUTTERS
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• RESCREENING REPAIR I grand theft and dealing in L • SEAMLESS GUTTERS stolen property. I Shawn Jason Daniels • DECORATIVE CONCRETE pleaded not guilty to driving while license is suspended or revoked (habitual offender). I Aubrey Anthony Forbes Jr. pleaded not guilty to grand theft of a motor vehicle, flee- ing in an attempt to elude law enforcement, obstructing or opposing an officer without violence and driving while license is suspended, revoked or canceled. I A trial date of Nov. 16 was set for Ginger Lynn Freet on a charge of obtaining a con- trolled substance by fraud. I Arlo Michelle Godron pleaded not guilty to posses- sion of cocaine. I Jeremy David Harbottle pleaded not guilty to burglary and grand theft. I Mark Gregory Hill pleaded not guilty to posses- sion of a controlled substance and DUI. I Robert Bryan Holloway pleaded not guilty to domestic aggravated assault and domes- tic battery. I A motion to dismiss two counts of burglary of a struc- ture or conveyance was grant- ed for Leon Junior Latson. I Joel Lindy Lovitt pleaded not guilty to two counts of vio- lation of probation for dealing in stolen property. His proba- tion was revoked and termi- nated. Outstanding court costs of $249.60 were waived. I Richard Jackson Lynn pleaded not guilty to grand theft and dealing in stolen property. I Ellis Stanley McHale pleaded guilty for convenience to grand theft and guilty as charged to aggravated stalk- ing and was adjudicated guilty on both charges. He was sen- tenced to time served, two years of probation with a spe- cial condition of no victim con- tact and must complete a bat- terers’ intervention program within 30 days. McHale was ordered to pay $200 to the State Attorney’s Office and $696 in court costs. I Stephen Dalton Perry pleaded not guilty to first- degree arson and assault. I Anthony Reed Sergent was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, but pleaded guilty for con- venience to a lesser included A S P L N
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14A WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 NEWS News-Leader BALD EAGLE City tennis pro departs
ANGELA DAUGHTRY benefits. He says he submit- them,” says Kalpin. News-Leader ted a new employment contract Kalpin says he resubmitted to City Attorney Tammi Bach, his own contract after hearing Lanny Kalpin’s last day but did not hear from her. about the new city RFP, but did teaching tennis for the city of According to Kalpin, Bach not submit a sealed bid. “No Fernandina Beach was Sept. and Voit finally put together a experienced tennis pro would 9. According to Kalpin, he new tennis pro contract and put in a bid for (the city’s) RFP,” never got an official notice submitted it to the city in said Kalpin, who says there from the city that the job was March. Kalpin says he knew were many aspects of the city no longer his. his salary would be reduced if contract he did not agree with. City commissioners appro- he became a city employee, For example, maintenance of ved a resolution for a new city but he wanted the security and the courts is part of the con- tennis pro Sept. 15. Jason health benefits. tract, but when he had the job Berke, formerly of Bradenton, “The city would have made he maintained the courts on was selected by a city commit- more money, and there were his own time, when he wasn’t tee of three members, who incentives for me to do better,” teaching. evaluated two proposals sub- he says. “I met all the state require- mitted to the city for tennis But rather than accepting ments to be an employee,” says instructor. the contract, city staff decided Kalpin. “I was here before the The resolution states that to put Kalpin’s job out to bid in city manager and the golf pro Kalpin “chose not to submit a June. “I was just trying to get a (Scott Womble). I figured they sealed proposal, has resigned more secure position, but would grandfather me in.” and has relocated to south the opposite happened,” he Kalpin says he sent 100 sur- Florida.” But Kalpin says he says. veys out to his tennis students never officially resigned. Kalpin created the business in April or May and then sub- Now Kalpin and his family, himself in 2005, when he mitted them to the city. The after renting out their house approached the city and asked surveys indicated that his stu- on Chester Road, are headed if he could start a tennis pro- dents “were all happy and con- back to Fort Myers, where his gram using the tennis courts in tent,” says Kalpin, who says wife has family. Kalpin says he Central Park. “I started the the surveys are still with city hopes to find somewhere to whole thing,” he says. “I was staff. JAKE CAVAN/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER teach tennis again, but it will the first one to put a compre- In July, several dozen of Three youngsters spotted this bald eagle on the end of their dock on Lanceford Creek not be easy in this difficult eco- hensive plan together.” Kalpin’s students spoke at a last week. Melissa Cavan said her boys Jake, 10, a fifth-grader at Emma Love Hardee, nomic climate. According to Kalpin, tennis city commission meeting in Alex, 8, a second-grader at Southside and Chandler, 5, a kindergartner there, were “It’s terrible (in Fort students made their checks support of their instructor. “It thrilled by the sight. Jake wisely ran and got a camera, and took the photograph. Myers), worse than it is here,” out to the city of Fernandina was the most successful pro- he says. “It’s not good timing as Beach to take lessons from gram in the city,” said Kalpin. far as the economy. ... I’d still be him, and the city kept 20 per- “This is something I created on those (Central Park) courts cent of the proceeds, which ... if they go to Lanny Kalpin, today if they didn’t put a last year amounted to about they like Lanny Kalpin.” Request for Proposals on my $15,000. Kalpin’s contract was Kalpin said many of his for- job.” renewed yearly. mer students “are boycotting It started about a year and Kalpin says he is still not the city.” a half ago, when Kalpin asked sure why city staff decided to “The new pro is not going Parks & Recreation Director put his job out to bid. “No (city) to have a lot to start with,” he Nan Voit if he could be con- commissioners knew about said. sidered a city employee with this until I called and told Kalpin says he also is con- cerned about his former stu- dents dropping tennis alto- When was the last time you played hopscotch? The grands and I gether. “I want people to know played last week and you know I had to draw it out with some really they need to stay with their cool colored chalk and explain the rules. It is a good old fashion game and needless to say I WON! Come by the coffee is on. tennis. 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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 NEWS-LEADER / FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA Yulee tops Matanzas Hornets now 3-0 on season BETH JONES Quarterback Conner Petty News-Leader scored the second-half TD on a three-yard run. Derrick Henry has nine Henry finished the night touchdowns for the season and with 237 yards on 32 rushes to the freshman added two Friday go along with his two touch- night when the Yulee Hornets downs. Deberry had nine car- hosted the Matanzas Pirates. ries for 62 yards and a TD. Yulee won 28-6 and pushed Antario Rainey had a catch for its record to 3-0. 37 yards. Byron Alderman, who “It was great for the kids to is averaging 10 yards a rush, see that, if they prepare the had four carries for 40 yards. right way, they will play well on Morlotte was 4-for-4 on Friday,” said Bobby Ramsay, PATs. second-year head football coach Mychal Culpepper had an at Yulee High School. “We interception and seven tackles Yulee defenders Jacob Castellanos and Devron Wingard always stress practicing well for Yulee. Jake Litecky led in move in on a Matanzas runner Friday night, above. leads to playing well, but I think stops with eight and also forced Freshman Derrick “Shocka” Henry, right, scored his a week like last week and a a fumble. Deberry, Alderman eighth and ninth touchdowns of the season Friday. week like this week proved that and Jake Green had four tack- Jeremy Deberry, below, makes his way down the field to the players. les apiece (Green has 20 for for Yulee (3-0). More photos, 5B. “Defensively, we kept them the season) and Justin Miller, PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER out of the end zone. Matanzas Jacob Castellanos, Kelvin had a lot of athletes and was a Rainey and Devron Wingard talented team, so not giving up had three each. a TD was quite a feat. Jonathan Knauss and “On offense, our line played Cameron Ponder, who has six very well. They out hit a bigger sacks on the season along with group. Derrick and Jeremy Deberry, had two tackles each. (Deberry) ran tough. We need George Shepard, Zach Martin, to do a better job in the red Derrick Peterson and Jorge zone and are still struggling to Figueroa had one stop apiece. pass.” Alderman intercepted a Henry was in the end zone Matanzas pass, Castellanos had early in the first quarter and a quarterback sack and Kelvin returned early in the second Rainey recovered a fumble. for his two scores on the night. The district opener is this Ashton Morlotte kicked the week for unbeaten Yulee, which point-after for both. travels to Episcopal Friday. Matanzas got on the board Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. with 5:28 left before half with a “This week is Episcopal, a field goal but, with 3:24 left in very good team that throws it the first half, Yulee was back extremely well,” Ramsay said. in the end zone. Deberry ran “It’s district time and we have to three yards up the middle for a step up.” Hornet TD. Morlotte again pro- Yulee returns home Oct. 9 vided the PAT. to host West Nassau at 7 p.m. Pirates saddled by Providence Stallions 24-14 BETH JONES 35 yards on the night, Brett Carlos Holcey had five solo News-Leader Dahl carried five times for 26 tackles, four assists and a pass yards and Alford had four car- breakup. Dante Galloro had The Pirates scored 14 unan- ries for 56 yards. Timmy four solo tackles and an assist. swered points in the fourth Roszell rushed three times for Tai Dunwood had three solo quarter Friday night, but it was- two yards and completed one of stops and a pair of assists. Trey n’t enough. They lost 24-14 to seven passes for 11 yards with Morris had seven solo tackles the visiting Providence Stallions a pair of interceptions. Taylor and three assists. and dropped to 1-2 on the sea- was 2-for-4 for 109 yards and a Jordan Holland had three son. pair of TDs and also had a pair solo tackles and a pass breakup. “We were trying to show of rushes for 18 yards. Dee Clayton had three assists. some heart,” said Ed “Puggy” Herrera had a pair of recep- Taylor had a solo and an assist. Brown, head football coach for tions for 64 yards. Conner McNamee had seven the Fernandina Beach High Phillips, a junior, punted solo stops and and assist. Jake School Pirates. three times for distances of 28, Foley had three solos and an Providence had a 17-0 lead BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER 30 and 37 yards, respectively. assist. J.D. Johnson recorded at halftime and built on it in the FBHS’s Josh Herrera, Alford led the defense with a solo tackle. second half, going up 24-0 above, scored a touch- 10 solo stops, three assists and The Pirates (1-2) open dis- before the Pirates could down Friday. Brett Dahl is an interception. trict play this week, traveling answer. wrapped up by a Provi- “I think for the last two or to Callahan Friday to take on Senior Alex Taylor stepped dence defender, right. three weeks Tai has been lead- the West Nassau Warriors. in at quarterback in the fourth More photos, 5B. ing our defense,” Brown said. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. quarter and threw a pair of “He’s been playing solid on “They killed Hilliard and touchdown passes — a 55- both sides for us.” they had a good win against yarder to Josh Herrera and a after for both. Brown said. “We have district We have to challenge ourselves Kimble had nine solo tack- Englewood,” Brown said. “Two 54-yarder to Tahj Kimble. “The last few weeks we play this week. We have to be to be ready to play.” les. Malcolm Wilcox had five big wins. They’re big up front Robby Phillips kicked the point- haven’t played good football,” ready, running on all cylinders. Kimble had 10 carries for solo tackles and two assists. and they’re running at you.” TINY MITES Moral victory shouldn’t concern UF fans niversity of Florida football third time in four years defensive contest. fans filed out of Ben Hill on Dec. 5, vying for And despite the close margin of vic- Griffin Stadium Saturday night another conference tory, the Gators were able to keep U seemingly under a cloud of crown. And if they Tennessee at arm’s length and at least gloom. The proverbial blood they achieve that goal, well, two possessions away from taking a lead smelled before the much-anticipated a trip to Pasadena for throughout the game. Sure, it was ugly clash with loudmouth Lane Kiffin and all the marbles is a dis- by University of Florida standards, but it his Tennessee Volunteers remained tinct possibility. was never really in question. largely unshed during the course of Tennessee is 1-2 When everything was said and done, what turned out to be a conservative and still unranked. Florida head coach Urban Meyer and performance by the Gators. Kiffin likely didn’t sing his staff secured a solid victory in what After the final whistle blew, the “Rocky Top” all night is traditionally the toughest division of Tennessee marching band played SPORTS long because his team the best conference in college football. “Rocky Top” for a good five minutes TALK didn’t beat Florida in The goal of a SEC championship is alive from the southeast corner of the stadi- The Swamp. and well. Everything is still in propor- um as mostly blue-clad Gator fans hung JOHN L. Everybody and his tion in the SEC East, with Florida on top their heads walking down the densely CRAWFORD brother wanted to see and Tennessee somewhere below after populated concourses of The Swamp. Florida knock a knot their fifth straight loss to the Gators. The silence was akin to the moment on Kiffin’s over-inflated Florida now leads the all-time series after former FSU RB Warrick Dunn melon and that’s what they got. Anyone with the Vols by a 20-19 clip. Saturday’s streaked down the sidelines to secure a who doesn’t agree should check the lat- win was the Gators’ 13th straight, which Seminoles’ victory in 1993. An outsider est SEC East standings. All is well in is a new team record. looking in Saturday would have sworn Gainesville. Hey, Gator fans, just give the poor everyone in attendance had just buried Seriously, nothing short of a 50-0 Vols their moral victory and move on. his favorite uncle. The left side of drubbing, complete with a 50-some-odd- You still have reservations in Atlanta for Florida’s 23-13 victory, it seems, fell yard Tim Tebow bomb for a touchdown early December, while Tennessee will about 50 points short on the revenge as time expired, would have stacked up be lucky to get there later in the month scale. Tennessee had earned a moral to the unbelievable hype placed on this for the Chick-fil-A Bowl. People remem- victory. game. ber championships. Moral victories? Breaking news: The University of As it turned out, UT defensive coor- Well, not so much. BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER Florida football team is still undefeated dinator Monte Kiffin had a pretty good Austin Barber picks up some yards for the Yulee Pop and the top-ranked team in college foot- plan for which the Florida coaching staff John L. Crawford’s column appears in Warner Tiny Mite Green team Saturday when the ball. If the SEC East plays out as expect- admittedly over-prepared. The result the News-Leader on Wednesdays. E-mail Hornets hosted Oak Leaf’s Gators. ed, the Gators will be in Atlanta for the was a close-to-the-vest, grind-it-out, him at [email protected]. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
2B WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 SPORTS News-Leader
2009 SCHEDULES TINY TIGERS BOWLING SCORES
FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL STRIKERS FAMILY Varsity Football Cross Country Sept. 25 at West Nassau* 7:30 Sept. 26 Bob Hans, Ridgeview 8am BOWLING CENTER Oct. 2 BOLLES* 7:30 Oct. 2 flrunners.com, Titusville 8am Yulee Oct. 9 EPISCOPAL* 7:30 Oct. 10 Asics Classic, E. Riddle 8am High league scores Oct. 23 INTERLACHEN* homecom. 7:30 Oct. 17 CIS Open 4:00 Oct. 30 at University Christian* 7:30 Oct. 24 Bronco Bob, Middleburg 7am Nov. 6 at Yulee* 7:00 Oct. 29 COUNTY 4:30 High game male Nov. 13 at Matanzas 7:00 Nov. 5 District 2-2A Richard Williams, 219, Holy * District games Nov. 14 Region 1-2A, Tallahassee Nov. 21 State 2A meet, Dade City 8am Bowlers YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Joe Ford, 234, Monday Nite Varsity Football FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Mix Sept. 25 at Episcopal* 7:30 Junior Varsity Football Oct. 9 WEST NASSAU* 7:00 Sept. 24 WEST NASSAU 7:00 High game female Oct. 16 at Bolles* 7:30 Oct. 1 at Bolles 7:00 Emalene Feagle, 219, Holy Oct. 23 UNIVERSITY CHRIST.* 7:00 Oct. 8 at Camden County 5:00 Bowlers Oct. 30 at Interlachen* 7:30 Oct. 15 at Stanton 6:00 Nov. 6 FERNANDINA* 7:00 Oct. 22 BISHOP KENNY 7:00 Vikky Romedy, 209, Monday Nov. 13 at Paxon 7:00 Oct. 29 YULEE 7:00 Nite Mix * District games Linda Palumbo, 202, Tuesday FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Swimming Morning Ladies Volleyball Sept. 24 FLORIDA D&B High series male Sept. 24 EPISCOPAL 5:30/6:30 Sept. 29 at Baldwin Danny Morgan, 546, Holy Sept. 29 FERNANDINA BEACH 5:30/6:30 Oct. 1 PROVIDENCE 4:00 Oct. 2-3 Keystone tourney Oct. 6 BISHOP SNYDER Bowlers Oct. 6 at Raines (varsity) 6:00 Oct. 13 at St. Johns Country Day 4:30 Howard Jordan, 617, Monday Oct. 12 TRINITY 6/7:00 Oct. 15 at Episcopal 4:30 Nite Mix Oct. 13 at Fernandina Beach 5:30/6:30 Oct. 22 BALDWIN Oct. 20 WEST NASSAU 5:30/6:30 Oct. 26-31 District High series female Oct. 26-29 District Nov. 7 Regional Sissy Guinn, 551, Holy Bowlers Nov. 12-14 State Christina Jordan, 490, Monday YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Boys Golf FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL SUBMITTED Nite Mix Sept. 24 EPISCOPAL Boys Golf Pak’s Karate Academy of Fernandina Beach held its quarterly belt promotion for Linda Palumbo, 497, Tuesday Oct. 1 at St. Johns Country Day Sept. 28 at West Nassau 4:00 Morning Ladies Oct. 5 at West Nassau Oct. 6 at Providence 4:00 Tiny Tigers (4-6 years old) Sept. 11. Students were quizzed on the life skills they Oct. 8 HILLIARD Oct. 13 YULEE /Providence (JV) 4:00 200-plus bowlers Oct. 13 at Fernandina Beach Oct. 14 WEST NASSAU 4:00 had worked on over the past three months and demonstrated their stances, blocks Wayne Davis, 202, Monday Oct. 15 at Trinity Oct. 15 Bishop Kenny TBA 4:00 and kicks as well as broke a board with a sidekick. Promoting to white/yellow stripe Nite Mix Oct. 20 District at Fernandina Beach Oct. 19 or 20 District Howard Jordan, 229, MNM Oct. 26 Region, Haile Plantation belt were Mason Ott, Kyle Ware, Christian Staver, Ian Head, Gabriel Oyler, Daisy YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Oct. 27-29 State in Dunnellon Adams and Jamison Beckham. Promoting to advanced white/yellow stripe belt was Lawernce Mitchell, 201, MNM Girls Golf Dennis Mitchell, 206, MNM Sept. 24 at Fernandina Beach FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Blayke Morris. Promoting to white/green stripe belt were Anthony Llerandi and Mike Johnson, 215, MNM Oct. 6 at Hilliard Girls Golf Oct. 13 at Hilliard Sept. 23 at Providence 4:00 John Raymond. Promoting to advanced white/green stripe belt were Drake Ware Robert Blue, 223, MNM Oct. 14 at West Nassau Sept. 24 ORANGE PARK 4:00 and Brett Roffler. Promoting to white/blue stripe belt were Natalie Ealum, Gabrielle Joe Ford, 234, MNM Oct. 19 District at Fernandina Beach Sept. 29 at Bishop Kenny 4:00 Ray Giroux, 200, MNM Sept. 30 BOLLES 4:00 Gleason, Keelan Johnson and Chandler Lightsey. Promoting to advanced white/blue YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Oct. 1 at Episcopal 4:15 stripe belt were Cameron DeVane and Chandler Beckham. Promoting to advanced Vikky Romedy, 209, MNM Cross Country Oct. 5 WEST NASSAU 4:00 white/brown stripe belt was Jack Shaw. Promoting to white/red stripe belt were Richard Williams, 219, Holy Oct. 6 at West Nassau Oct. 7 Bolles 4:00 Bowlers Oct. 15 at Baker County Oct. 8 PONTE VEDRA 4:00 Hampton Tanner and Nathan Sabattini. Promoting to advanced white/red stripe was Oct. 20 home meet Oct. 12 at Oak Hall 4:00 Emalene Williams, 219, HB Oct. 29 County Oct. 19 or 20 District Steven Durr. Promoting to orange/black stripe belt was “King of the Jungle” Kyle Linda Palumbo, 202, Tuesday YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Oct. 26 Region at UF Lee. Morning Ladies Swimming Nov. 2-4 State at Lakeland Sept. 24 Florida D&B Sept. 29 Baldwin FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL Oct. 13 Bishop Snyder Football Oct. 15 Episcopal Sept. 29 CALLAHAN 6:00 Oct. 22 Baldwin Oct. 6 at Hilliard 6:00 RECREATION ROUNDUP Oct. 26-31 District Oct. 13 PROVIDENCE 4:30 Nov. 5-7 Regional Oct. 20 YULEE 6:00 Nov. 12-14 State The city of Fernandina Beach Recre- • Peck Gym weight room is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7 FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL ation Department (city website www.fbfl. from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through p.m. Each class is a full body workout FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Volleyball Volleyball Sept. 24 CALLAHAN 5/6:00 us) offers the following: Friday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with resistance bands, light dumbbells Sept. 23 ORANGE PARK 5:30/6:30 Sept. 28 at Yulee 5/6:00 • Open basketball is Mondays and Saturdays. Cost is $3 a day or $25 a and more. All levels welcome. Fee is $3 Sept. 26 JV tourney at Menendez Oct. 1 County at Hilliard Sept. 29 at Yulee* 5:30/6:30 Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 month for city residents ($30 non-city). a class; pay on site. Call Jay at 277- Oct. 1 at Menendez 5:30/6:30 YULEE MIDDLE SCHOOL Oct. 3 Dig Pink-Stanton (varsity) TBA Football a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Thursdays from 11 Personal training is available. Fee is $30 7364 or e-mail [email protected]. Oct. 5 at Middleburg 5:30/6:30 Sept. 29 HILLIARD 6:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and per session, $75 per week (three ses- • Private, semi-private (two people) or Oct. 8 at Bolles* 5:30/6:30 Oct. 6 at Callahan 6:00 Oct. 13 YULEE 5:30/6:30 Oct. 13 RICHARDSON 6:00 Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Peck sions) or $200 a month (two sessions group (three or more) tennis lessons Oct. 19 WEST NASSAU** 5:30/6:30 Oct. 20 at Fernandina Beach 6:00 Gym, based on availability. per week for four weeks). Monthly pack- resume in September at the Central Oct. 20 UNIV. 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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 SPORTS News-Leader 3B FBHS girls get their lone win against Bishop Kenny The Fernandina Beach High First place in the C flight went to School girls golf team collected its Julie Hensler with a three-way tie for lone win this season against Bishop GOLF NEWS second between Sandy Pardue, Rene Kenny and has recorded losses Roberto Pastano (86, minus 3), Pimsner and Robin Ritchey. The D against Providence, Oak Hall and Simon Carter (86, minus 5); Tommy flight first-place winner was Nancy Ponte Vedra. Purvis (97, minus 8), Jim Roberts Pollock. Sue Lopiano took second “The girls have shown improve- (76, plus 5), Tom Roberts (81, plus while Sandy Mortenson took third ment each match with team scores 1), Dave Mudd (89, plus 3), Doug with Cynthia Moorehead bringing going from 211, 206, 195 and last Morris (94, minus 1) and the four- home fourth place. week at TPC-Valley against Ponte man team of Jim Dunphy (91, even), The Fernandina Beach Women’s Vedra going down to a 191,” FBHS Ed Lormand (99, even), Rusty Acree Golf Association Queen of Tees for Coach Christina Steffen said. (99, plus 1) and Rudy Campanale the month of September was cap- Sophomore Jacquelline Shelly (99, minus 1). tured by Kathleen Walker as the has been medalist in three of the Friday saw a slight increase in overall low net scorer. At the end of four matches with scores of 39, 34, the number of blitz players as 49 the golfing season, she will be 37 and 38. Other scores include took part. Ronnie Boatright took involved in a golf shootout with the Sarah Beal (47, 56, 45 and 41) and individual honors with a one-under- seven other monthly winners for the Leanne Lee (59, 57, 51 and 57). title Queen of Tees. par 72 and plus 9 points. Bob Riley SUBMITTED The FBHS boys are currently 2-6 (81) was second at plus 8 while on the season. Team scores have On Thursday, the women golfers of Amelia Island Plantation met at Allen Sage (79) and Michael Parker October Four Ball the beautiful home of team member Sandy Clower to celebrate their varied from 170 to 149. The boys (77) tied for third place at plus 7. won their Sept. 10 match against The Fernandina Beach Men’s successful summer team competition. The Long Point ladies fin- An all-plus team of Sam DuBose Golf Association will hold its annual ished second in the Area 3 division, having competed against the Trinity with a one-hole playoff at (87, plus 6), Larry Hutchison (86, Bent Creek after a tie of 161 for both October Four Ball tournament Oct. women of Queen’s Harbor, Deerfield Lakes, Jacksonville Golf and plus 5), Steve Johnson (even-par 73, 3-4 at the Fernandina Beach Golf Country Club and Champion’s Golf Club. AIP had the most women teams. plus 5) and Terry Lacoss (77, plus 5) “The boys have had a couple of Club. The $120 per person fee participating of any of the area country clubs with 37 team mem- won first place with a total of plus 21. includes a shotgun start at 9 a.m. bers. Each week six members of the team battled against six golfers tough losses, one against Trinity With Parker (plus 7) and Sage Sept. 14 and the other one last week each day with dinner Saturday from one of the competition golf clubs in a home and away format. (plus 7) on the same team, the evening and lunch after golf Sunday. Next year the AIP women take on Area 4 competitors Marsh against Bishop Kenny, losing both minus 2 of Charles Himmelheber those matches by only two shots,” There will be team prizes, a putting Landing, Deercreek, Fernandina Beach and Ponte Vedra Inn. Team (85) and the minus 2 by Sammy contest and hole-in-one prizes, members include, front row from left, Barbara Jones, Merrilee Steffen said. Alvarez (78) didn’t help as it was still Individual scores for the boys including one for $10,000. Men and Chamberlain, Kay Shea, Sheila Braddock, Gail Villani, Cherie enough to let the team finish in sec- women golfers are welcome. Billings, Gail Biondi, Mary Ann DiBlasio, Bobbie Fost, Gerry Okin; include Bryan Lloyd (36, 33, 38, 39, ond place at plus 11. 44 and 40), J.D. Bryant (44, 38, 41, The event helps fund the scholar- back row, Debi Sutton, Bev Stormoen, Alice Messina, Susan Kaye, Third place at plus 9 was won by ship program for high school gradu- Diane MacDonnell, Fran Esposito and Sandy Clower. 44, 44 and 41), Kyle Tucker (43, 40, the five-man team of Boatright (plus 42, 44, 38 and 45), Alex Stanton (48, ates. The FBMGA scholarship pro- 9), Harry Kegler (83, plus 3), gram was started in 1983 to aid 38, 45, 41, 44, 42) and Ben Edwards played Oct. 24 at the Fernandina banquet following the tournament Mickey Rushton (83, plus 2), Bob deserving students. For information (45, 43, 48). Beach Golf Club with a 12:30 p.m. will have cocktails and heavy hors Dorsey (83, even) and Jim Gibson call the pro shop at 277-7370. (86, minus 5). shotgun start. Proceeds benefit the d’oeuvres. Men’s blitz Finishing a distant plus 2, the Toys for Tots program in Nassau The top three teams in each team of Michael Lovejoy (81 plus 5), Shelly in top three County flight will be recognized during the Although the weather has cooled Jerry Hudgins (98 plus 1), John The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Entry fee is $85 and includes banquet and awarded golf prizes. down a tad, the turnout for the blitz LaFear (83 minus 1) and Frank hosted the Hilton Head Junior Open prime rib dinner during awards, cart For information, contact Andrea last week was smaller than usual. On Gagnier (83 minus 3) was fourth. at Golden Bear Golf Club in Hilton and green fees, beer, wine and Datres with the Cystic Fibrosis Wednesday 46 players took part. Bob Riley had a hole-in-one on Head Island, S.C., Sept. 12-13. Eric drinks. Format is a four-person cap- Foundation at [email protected] or Scott Womble (director of golf the par-three No. 7 south course. Shelly of Fernandina Beach complet- tain’s choice, handicap applied. (904) 733-3560. whose theme song might well be a ed the top three in the boys 10-12 There will also be closest to the pin, play on an golden oldie “Don’t get a division with a weekend total of 160. long drive, long putt and other round to playing much anymore”) Breakfast mixer Miniature golf tourney Visit www.hjgt.org. prizes with an optional putting con- had a round of 77 and plus 12 points Twenty-eight players took part in test. Every year the Marine Corps Adventure Landing is hosting the to take individual honors. Larry the Saturday Morning Breakfast League of Nassau County receives Putt for Life Miniature Golf Hutchison (87) was second with plus Mixer with Tim Poynter (76) and YHS baseball fundraiser over 300 requests from needy fami- Tournament at their Jacksonville 7 while Ron Therriault (88) was John LaFear (76) tying for top hon- The second annual Yulee High lies. Beach location Oct. 3. Net proceeds third at plus 6. ors at plus 8. Ronnie Boatright had School Baseball Dugout Club Golf For information, call chairman benefit A-T Children’s Project, a Womble’s plus 12 did get some an even-par 73 and plus 5 to finish Tournament will be held Oct. 3 at Allen Elefterion at 753-7631. non-profit organization that raises help from Michael Kaufman (90, third. There was also a tie for fourth the Golf Club at North Hampton. funds for research and finding a plus 2) while teammates Larry Gallo at plus 4 between Jim Raffone (82) Sign-in will start at noon with a shot- cure for Atexia-Telangiectasia, a rare (93) was minus 4 and Mike Kratz and Jim Hurley (86). gun start at 1 p.m. Links for Life and fatal child disease that causes (88) was even as the team finished The tournament will be a four- The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation progressive loss of muscle control, in first place at plus 10. Low net event for ladies player scramble with first-, second- will hold the third annual Links for immune system problems and a Finishing a distant second at plus and third-place prizes and prizes for Life Golf Classic and Oktoberfest high rate of cancer. 5 was the team led by Therriault Very golf friendly weather Sept. closest to the pin and longest drive. Oct. 26 at Amelia National, a private Putt for Life is a doubles best-ball (plus 6) that included Bill Larrabee 15 brought 40 women out to com- There will also be a silent auction to course designed by Tom Fazio locat- tournament, which means the team (89, plus 2), Charles Himmelheber pete for low net honors at the bid on various items, such as restau- ed at 95211 Clubhouse Road, member who shoots the lowest (81, plus 1) and Paul Hensler (95, Fernandina Beach Golf Course. The rant gift certificates and resort and Fernandina Beach. score for each hole will be recorded. minus 4). players were placed into four flights bed and breakfast accommodations Registration and a putting contest The cost to participate is $20, which The only other plus team of and prizes were awarded. in the local area. Cost for the tourna- will begin at 11 a.m. Lunch will be includes lunch, a T-shirt, participa- Hydie Peterson (79, plus 4), Al Jump Flight A saw Kathleen Walker ment is $100 per golfer. served at 11:30 a.m. A shotgun start tion in the tournament and a chance (93, plus 2), Ed Brown (77, even) take first place, Anna Keay take sec- Call Will Minor at 583-9980 or is at 1 p.m. and the awards reception to win great prizes. The tournament and Mickey Rushton (89, minus 4) ond and tying for third were Linda download a tournament form at will follow. is being held at Adventure Landing, came in at plus 2 and in third place. Scott and Demmi Milo. In the B www.yuleebaseball.com. The tournament will be a two- 1944 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville There was a three-way tie for flight there was a three-way tie for flight, four-man scramble format. Beach. Call (904) 246-4386. fourth place at even between the first among Mary Ann Schroeder, This year’s tournament will host a Pre-registration has begun online five-man teams of Ronnie Boatright Sue Simpson and Marge Stoddart Marine Corps tourney selective beer tasting for partici- at Adventurelanding. com or on site (74, plus 4), Dennis Sassenger (84, with Jean Taylor bringing home the The eighth annual Marine Corps pants on the course and at the post- at each location. Teams can also reg- plus 3), Sam Dubose (92, plus 1), fourth-place prize. League Golf Tournament will be tournament celebration. The awards ister the day of the event at 11 a.m.
TENNIS NEWS Pro Golf Weekly Update
• The Yulee Tennis Foundation had its USTA jun- Sept. 24 - 27, 2009 ior team tennis kickoff party Sept. 19 at the Amelia The TOUR Championship Preview Last Week On The PGA Tour National tennis courts. The kickoff included an instruc- The TOUR Championship The TOUR Championship is played Fran Quinn defeated Blake Tournament Results at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Adams after knocking an tional drill clinic, team assign- Defending: Camilo Villegas Champion: Fran Quinn Georgia. The top 30 players in the eight-iron to within four feet Purse: $130,500 ments and league format Purse: $7,500,000 FedEx Cup standings qualify for The on the 18th hole and sinking 2nd: Blake Adams information. This fall season Yards: 7,154 TOUR Championship. Despite the the birdie putt to win the Purse: $78,300 is the inauguration of USTA Par: 70 tournament's status as the final Albertsons Boise Open on T-3rd: Ewan Porter & B.J. Staten JTT in Nassau County and 25 Purse: $42,050 junior players have signed up FedEx Cup event, the FedEx Cup will not necessarily be awarded to the winner Sunday. Adams had led to form the four-team Nassau of The TOUR Championship. The FedEx Cup was changed after last year’s after each of the first three rounds, but Quinn finished with a final round 2-under 69 to take the victory. Adams struggled over County league. TOUR Championship when Vijay Singh held such a large lead in the points stand- the weekend at Hillcrest Country Club with a 71 and a 72 after According to YTF Director SUBMITTED ings that he was nearly guaranteed the FedEx Cup before the final tournament being 14-under through the first 36 holes. "I just made too many mistakes," of Tennis Michele Maharaj, USTA JTT member Bo started. This year, the FedEx Cup points were reset following the BMW Championship in order to give each of the 30 players who advanced to the TOUR said Adams, who was seeking his first win. Quinn never led until his final putt “Players from Hilliard, Arflin at the kickoff party. Championship a chance to win the FedEx Cup title. fell, giving him first title since the 2000 Florida Classic, a span of 236 starts. Callahan, Yulee, Fernandina Beach and St. Marys, Ga., are from 9-10 a.m. Beginner jun- This Week’s Profile Golf Pro Tip Golf TV Schedule participating. We are very ior clinics are held from 3-4 The golf cart is one of the great inno- excited to be able to institute p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Fran Quinn Event: The TOUR Championship vations on the home course for the Day Time Network USTA JTT to the local junior and the advanced afterschool Birthdate: March 11, 1965 amateur golfer, but it can get us into a Thu-Fri, 9/24-9/25 1pm-6pm GOLF players and are extremely classes are being held from 4- Birthplace: Worcester, Mass. world of trouble at times. The biggest Sat, 9/26 2pm-6pm NBC pleased with the number of 5 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays Residence: Holden, Mass. error comes when we park our cart, Sun, 9/27 1:30pm-6pm NBC participants we have for the and Thursdays. All of these Turned Professional: 1988 walk to the ball out in the fairway and initial season. Team tennis is classes are held at the Yulee World Ranking: 684th then realize that we brought the FedEx Cup Rankings 2009 Earnings: $179,291 a great way to promote cam- Sports Complex. wrong club. More times than not, in a rush, we just Through Sept. 20, 2009 Career Nationwide Wins: 3 raderie, socialization and Adult clinics are held on decide to go ahead and swing with the club that was Rank & Player Points physical fitness while at the the weekends. Call for loca- Golf Trivia brought and a poor shot is the usual result. The res- 1) Tiger Woods 2,500 same time promoting the tion and time schedule. olution to this quandary is quite simple. On the ride to 2) Steve Stricker 2,250 great sport of tennis.” Yulee Tennis Foundation What famous author once said, "Golf is a good your shot, think about the club selection that you are 3) Jim Furyk 2,000 USTA Florida’s Amanda Inc. is the Community Tennis walk spoiled?" probably going to need. Consider all factors including 4) Zach Johnson 1,800 Becker was on hand to help Association of Nassau County yardage, wind direction and any elevation changes a) Mark Twain c) Tom Clancy 5) Heath Slocum 1,600 with the instructional clinic in Region 2 of the Florida involved. Then, the most important aspect is to carry b) Ernest Hemingway d) Stephen King 6) Padraig Harrington 1,400 and provide USTA promotion- Section of the United States multiple clubs from the cart to your ball. While this will 7) Sean O’Hair 1,200 al items to the team players. Tennis Association. Its mis- cause a bit more strenuous exercise, getting the right 8) Scott Verplank 1,000 The Nassau County sion is to promote the sport of Answer: a) Mark Twain. club is what needs to be done. 9) Kenny Perry 800 USTA/JTT season opener tennis. Visit www.yuleetennis- matches take place Sept. 26. foundation.com for current This Week’s Golfing News Golf History The team matches will be information regarding tennis Scott Hebert won all five of his matches, and the U.S. club pros dominated Sept. 28, 1997 - After taking a 10 1/2 to 5 1/2 played at various sites in in Nassau County. Great Britain & Ireland in singles for a 17 1/2-8 1/2 victory in the PGA Cup lead over the United States at Valderrama Nassau County. Results and Private lessons, custom on Sunday. The Americans won 8 1/2 points from the 10 singles matches, Golf Club in Sotogrande, Spain, Europe won team standings will be posted clinics, racket repairs and ten- beating by one point their largest margin of victory on foreign soil set in 1983 the Ryder Cup Matches for the second on the Yulee Tennis Founda- nis supplies are available by at Muirfield. The United States has twice won by 12 points playing at home. straight time, and by the same score, 14 1/2 to tion website, www.yuleetenn- calling YTF Director of Hebert, a former club pro champion from Traverse City, Mich., had a 2-up victory 13 1/2. It was the first Ryder Cup contested in isfoundation.com. Tennis Vishnu Maharaj at over Jon Bevan to become the only player on The Carrick course at Loch Lomond to win all continental Europe. • Yulee Tennis Founda- 524-0243. five of his matches. The PGA Cup, which dates back to 1973 and is patterned after the Ryder tion has added a link to its If your site is sponsoring Cup, features club professionals. The Americans have a 16-5-3 lead in the series and have webpage to sportshique.com, an activity, submit details to captured the cup 11 of the last 12 times. the ladies golf and tennis bou- this section and the website tique. YTF will receive a com- through Judi Turner, daveju- mission on any sales from [email protected]. Fernandina Beach Golf Club Special this site, which will go direct- • The 10th annual Senior- ly to the Nassau County high RITA (Research is the An- PLACE YOUR AD HERE! schools tennis programs. swer)Doubles Tennis Tourna- Today is the entry dead- ment is looking for women 40 18 HOLES OF GOLF W/ CART line for the First Coast Tennis years old and older to partici- Membership Foundation Junior Grand Prix pate in the fundraiser for Available ! $ 75 Sept. 26 at San Jose Country breast cancer research Oct. . includes tax October 1, 2009 27 Club, Jacksonville. Register 21 at Sawgrass Country Club. Monday - Friday, all day. Weekends & holidays after 12 noon. See Pro Shop by calling (904) 733-1414. Cost to enter is $60. 18 Holes, includes cart & green fees. Each Player Must Present Coupon. Fall tennis is in full swing. Admission to party and auc- for more details Additional surcharge fee will apply. No rainchecks. Additional 9 holes. $11.00 Nassau County Home tion is $35; 100 percent of the Call for tee times Education classes continue proceeds goes to research. Expires 9/25/09 Mondays from 3-4 p.m., Contact Magnus Berglund 904-277-7370 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.fernandinabeachgolfclub.com Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. and at (904) 273-3740 or magnus- 2800 Bill Melton Road • Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 10-11 a.m. and Thursdays berglund @comcast.net. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
4B WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009/NEWS-LEADER OUTDOORS Pluggin’ the rocks resent water tempera- running tures continue to cool hard, it’s at the St. Marys jet- very difficult P ties, coupled with a to work plas- major spawn of shrimp and tic-lipped the fall run of mullet, fishing hard baits the famous inlet jetties could properly. not be better. While most Jetty game inlet fishermen target the his- fish are toric jetty rocks while drifting more likely live shrimp under a long trout OUTDOORS to feed dur- float or simply fishing right ing a slow on the bottom with shrimp or Terry Lacoss moving tide cut baits, a select few fisher- as well. men cast lures with great suc- My son, Capt. Terry David cess. Lacoss, enjoys casting deep Casting lures also allows diving plugs at jetty rocks jetty fishermen to catch a when the conditions are right. wide variety of saltwater “The fall fishing season game fish while employing heats up at the St. Marys jetty fairly light fishing tackle. rocks and anywhere in “I like to use super-small Florida or Georgia where a fishing lines when tricking tidal current flows along jetty big trophy sea trout into tak- rocks,” he said. “I mainly tar- ing my minnow-type plugs,” get redfish at jetty rocks, but I trout expert Jimmy Stubbs have caught a wide variety of said. “To catch those big game fish too, including specks at the jetty rocks I sheepshead, flounder, blue- often spool four- to six-pound fish, black drum and sea monofilament fishing line on trout. my spinning reel. I also catch “For tackle, I prefer a 6 most of my big trout just 1/2-foot casting rod with a before dark when the sun is medium tip action and a medi- setting. Big trout are not as um heavy butt section. I fill PHOTOS BY TERRY LACOSS/SPECIAL spooky when low light condi- my casting reel with 14-pound Hard, plastic deep-diving plugs are excellent lures for jetty redfish like the one Terry D. Lacoss landed, above. tions exist during early morn- monofilament fishing line, Jimmy Stubbs is an expert at catching big jetty sea trout and has taught his two sons well. Jesse, left, and Todd ing or late afternoon.” preferably fluorocarbon fish- Stubbs are pictured with a catch of big St. Marys sea trout, below right. A variety of shallow and deep-diving hard Stubbs also fishes his hard ing lines, which become invis- plastic lures, below left, are productive when casting to jetty rocks. plastic plugs and led head ible in the water column. I plastic tail jigs in the upper also swap out the standard half of the water column treble hooks for stronger where better-than-average hooks that are three times as size sea trout are waiting in strong.” ambush for an easy meal. Having a bay boat rigged When many trophy-size game with a strong electric motor at fish reach their maximum the bow is ideal for working weights, they begin preying jetty rocks with hard plastic on larger baitfish that com- plugs and jigs. An extra-long monly school close to the sur- electric motor shaft also aids face. in keeping the electric motor Stubbs typically works his propeller in the water, partic- artificial plugs at the St. ularly when the wind is blow- Marys rock jetties on the ing and there is a chop on the riverside of the rocks at both water. Also make sure you the north and south jetties. have a full charge on your His favorite tides are also the batteries as well; 36-volt elec- last of the incoming, a high tric motor systems are more flood tide and the first of the suitable for working jetty falling tide. Fishermen will rocks where a tide is running. find clear water conditions Cast your lure up close to and giant sea trout will more the jetty rocks and begin your than likely make a good con- retrieve with your rod tip in a nection with your saltwater low position. This allows your plug. lure to swim down in the Hard plastic deep-diving water column. If a strike does plugs like the Bandit 200 not come within the first 15 series and Bagley “Killer-B’s” feet of your retrieve, reel in are also deadly lures for tak- your plug and make another ing saltwater game fish at the cast while keeping your plug St. Marys jetty rocks. Look in the strike zone. for the slower moving tides to During the fall fishing sea- produce the best action, son, the St. Marys jetty rocks which also allows for the afford for a perfect ambush angler to impart the correct for a variety of saltwater game swimming action to his deep- fish during a main run of diving plug. When the tide is shrimp and mullet.
OUTDOOR BRIEFS Bassmasters meet Boating skills, seamanship course The enrollment fee is $35 and textbook Camachee Cove Marina. Boats depart at 5 materials will be provided. a.m. Oct. 2 and Oct. 3, from Camachee Cove Nassau Bassmasters, associated with the The Coast Guard Auxiliary at Amelia Island For information or to register, contact Marina and the first lines will be cast at 8:30 BASS National Federation and the Florida will be conducting a special weekend boating Steve Filkoff at 491-8629 or e-mail him at a.m. Awards ceremony is Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. at BASS Federation, meets the third Thursday in course for three consecutive Saturdays, start- [email protected]. For information on boat- the Camachee Cove Marina, 3070 Harbor Yulee. Membership is open to anyone at least ing Oct. 31, followed by Nov. 7 and 14. ing safety classes, visit Flotilla 14-1 website, Drive. 16 years old. Call Bob Schlag at (912) 729-2282 Take advantage of this first-time offering http://cgaux7-14-1.org. Early entry fee for the tournament is $1,950 or Billy Kittrell at 225-0267. that will take the normal six-week boating per boat. More than $100,000 in cash prizes is course and allow you to complete it in just Join Coast Guard Auxiliary expected to be awarded based on the number three Saturdays. Classes are held at the of boats participating in the tournament. New boat club opening The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary needs vol- Amelia Island Lighthouse from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A limited number of 200 tickets for the unteers. It is composed of uniformed non-mili- A new boat club is coming to Amelia Island, each Saturday. Fish-N-Chips Marina Casino event will be sold tary volunteers who assist the Coast Guard in allowing the use of several boats without the This course is excellent for both the begin- separately at $75 each. Ticket price includes all of its varied missions, except for military hassle of owning. The type of boats will range ning boater, who needs to understand the fun- cocktails, dinner, gambling and chips. and direct law enforcement. These men and form offshore fishing boats, open bow deck damentals of boating, and for the experienced For information, contact Lynn Layton at women can be found on the nation’s water- boats and cuddy cabins for overnight cruising. boater, who may be in need of a refresher. The [email protected] or call ways, in the air, in classrooms and on the There will be access to other clubs in the area, basics of boat handling, weather, navigation, (904) 642-0210. More information dock. including the Jacksonville Beach area, where electronics, use of radios and rules of the is also available at www.elpescadobillfish.com. boaters have use of several yachts. waterways are some of the subjects that will Training opportunities (most of which are Call Paul Elden at (904) 245-9808 for infor- be covered. This class satisfies state boater free) include boat crew and coxswain (small mation. education requirements. boat operator) vessel examiner, boating safety NSFAmeets class instructor, public affairs, marine visitor, The Nassau Sport Fishing Association communications and many others. Applicants meets the second Wednesday of each month F E R N A N D I N A B E A C H T I D E S must be a U.S. citizen, at least 17 years old and at 7:30 p.m. and the fourth Wednesday at 7 pass a basic background check. p.m. at the Ten Acres Kraft Athletic Club. Tides, Sun & Moon: September 23-30, 2009 There are no upper age limits or Membership is open to the public. Call 261- height/weight standards (although for boat 9481 or visit www.fishnsfa.com. crew, you must perform certain tasks) and Sunrise 7:14A High 12:21A 5.52’ Moonset 1:07A High 3:38A 4.55’ there are no minimum service hours. Wed. Moonrise 12:16A Low 6:08A -0.30’ Sun. Sunrise 7:17A Low 9:46A 0.77’ Red Trout Classic Flotilla 14-01 meets at the Amelia Island Sunset 7:20P High 12:58P 6.11’ Moonrise 3:31P High 4:29P 5.20’ Lighthouse facility once a month. You will also The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announces 9/23 Moonset 10:28p Low 6:59P 0.27’ 9/27 Sunset 7:15P Low 10:44P 0.88’ see the patrol boats assisting other boaters on the Oldest City Red Trout Classic presented Sunrise 7:15A High 1:05A 5.16’ Moonset 2:03A High 4:37A 4.62’ local Georgia and Florida waters. This is an by PSS World Medical will be Oct. 15-17 at the Thurs. Moonrise 1:13A Low 6:55A 0.12’ Mon. Sunrise 7:17A Low 10:44A 0.71’ opportunity to serve your country, learn many Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor in St. Sunset 7:19P High 1:46P 5.75’ Moonrise 4:07P High 5:25P 5.27’ new skills, make new friends and work with Augustine. This classic is a catch-and-release tournament and is part of the Redbone Red 9/24 Moonset 11:18P Low 7:53P 0.65’ 9/28 Sunset 7:14P Low 11:34P 0.69’ your neighbors to make boating safer for all families. Trout Tournament Series. Guides and anglers High 1:51A 4.86’ Moonset 2:59A will team up to catch redfish and trout while Sunrise 7:16A High 5:36A 4.82’ For information, visit http://Cgaux7-14- Fri. Low 7:48A 0.47’ Tues. Sunrise 7:18A raising money to support medical research for Moonrise 2:05A Low 11:39A 0.57’ 1.org/ or call 277-6608. High 2:36P 5.45’ Moonrise 4:40P cystic fibrosis. Sunset 7:18P 9/29 9/25 Low 8:52P 0.89’ Sunset 7:13P High 6:16P 5.41’ The Oldest City Red Trout Classic will El Pescado Billfish Tournament begin the evening of Oct. 15 with a captain’s Moonset 12:12A High 2:42A 4.64’ Moonset 3:54A Low 12:20A 0.44’ The Monique Burr Foundation for dinner and auction at the St. Augustine Gun Sat. First Quarter 12 :49A Low 8:46A 0.69’ Wed. Sunrise 7:18A High 6:30A 5.12’ Children is hosting the 21st annual El Pescado and Rod Club. On Friday morning, check-in Sunrise 7:16A High 3:31P 5.26’ Moonrise 5:10P Low 12:30A 0.36’ Billfish Tournament Oct. 1-3 at Camachee and breakfast will begin at 6 a.m. followed by 9/26 Moonrise 2:51P 9/30 Sunset 7:12P Sunset 7:17P Low 9:50P 0.96’ High 7:03P 5.58’ Cove Marina in St. Augustine. All proceeds the blessing of the fleet. Participants will cast Tide calculations are for Amelia River, Fernandina Beach. No corrections are necessary. benefit the foundation and its mission to pro- their first lines at 7 a.m. Friday afternoon there Sun & Moon events are also calculated for Fernandina Beach, although actual times may vary because of land masses. vide child abuse education and prevention to will be a dockside party and reception from 3- APR children throughout Northeast Florida. 5:30 p.m. at the Kingfish Grill. 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A464046 Public State Service Road 200Announcement - Yulee, FL by www.pcford.netThe tunity at the “Ladies Tackle Box.” Visit www.cff.org or call the North Florida News-Leader Captain’s dinner is Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the CFF office at (904) 733-3560. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 SPORTS News-Leader 5B KATIE CAPLES INVITATIONAL SPORTS SHORTS Bowling league for beginners requirement is that each candidate be certi- fied in CPR. On Sept. 25 a master walk class A beginners bowling league starts Oct. 6 will be held at Racquet Park from 6-7 p.m. and runs through Jan. 27 (with exception of The master walk class is open to the public Christmas and New Year’s weeks) at Strikers and free of charge. Sept. 26 is a one-day cer- Family Bowling Center in Yulee. Play is at tification program for individuals enrolled. Visit 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per week. Cash league www.walkleader.com or call (724) 656-8466. and free bowling ball at the end of the league. A certified USBC coach will be on hand for question and answer sessions, lessons and Baseball, softball lessons tips. Call 225-1077 for information. Baseball and softball lessons are being offered by Coach Shelly Hall for ages five to Triathlon on Amelia high school. Call 583-0377 for information. DRC Sports will be hosting the Atlantic Coast Triathlon at Amelia Island Oct. 3. Sailing Club meets Hundreds of athletes will be coming from all The Amelia Island Sailing Club meets the over the U.S. and around the world to com- first Tuesday at the Kraft Athletic Club. Social pete at Amelia Island. The bike portion will hour is at 6:30 p.m; meeting is at 7:30 p.m. take the athletes on a tour of the island as Call Commodore Charlie Steinkamp at 261- they travel their 56-mile journey. There will be 5213 or visit www.ameliaislandsailing.org. traffic delays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., so resi- dents are urged to plan ahead and asked to show courtesy to the visiting athletes. Freedom Playground event After completing the three events, athletes The Freedom Playground Wheelathon will will be welcomed back to Main Beach park be held Sept. 26 at Central Park off of Atlantic with entertainment, food and vendors for ath- Avenue. The Wheelathon is an awareness letes and spectators. event intended to raise money for Freedom This is the second year for both events Playground. Team and open registration are being held at Amelia Island after a successful from 9-10 a.m. The walk is from 10-11 a.m. first year, which had a great showing of com- from Central Park to the downtown marina munity support and volunteers. The events and back, using one wheelchair per team. are limited to 1,000 entries and are sanc- Live music, food by Sonny’s, demonstration tioned by USA Triathlon, the national govern- events (wheelchair softball, tennis and bas- ing body for triathlons. ketball) will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There may be some traffic delays as bicy- Register in advance at www.firstgiving. cles will have the right of way. The 56-mile com/freedomplayground. For information, course will cover South Fletcher Avenue, contact Aaron Morgan at (904) 335-7253 or e- Amelia Island Parkway, A1A, Old Nassauville mail him at [email protected]. Road, Amelia Concourse, Buccaneer Trail and First Coast Highway. Yoga retreat There will be closures at the eastbound Mbody Yoga of Jacksonville will host an lanes of A1A for three miles from Old all-level Baptiste yoga weekend retreat at The Nassauville Road to Amelia Island Parkway. Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Oct. 2-4. The This will encompass the Thomas Shave PHOTOS BY MIKE LEARY/SPECIAL retreat kicks off Friday night with a yoga D.J. Bridge. Westbound traffic will be compressed Fernandina Beach High School’s cross country team competed Saturday in the Katie dance party with guest DJ Jordan from Miami. into a single lane and the eastbound traffic will Caples Invitational at Bishop Kenny High School. Representing FBHS were, clockwise Cost is $45. be compressed into a single lane on the west- from above left, Landon Kovalick, Christina Strasser, Jazz Tomassetti, Darren Bunch Saturday and Sunday will feature discus- bound side. Bicycles will use both lanes of the and Bradley Bunch. sion sessions and yoga classes led by Mark eastbound side of A1A. There will be no road White of Mbody Yoga in Jacksonville and closure on AIA, simply a reduction in lanes for Deborah Williamson of Midwest Power Yoga. the three-mile segment. This will begin at 7:30 Cost is $245-262. a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. For information or to register, contact All bicycles will be off the course by 1 p.m. [email protected] or call (904) 707- The event will take place at Main Beach Park, 2572. GoYoga, 708 S. Eighth St., Fernandina starting at 7 a.m. The race will consist of a Beach, is among the sponsors. long-distance triathlon, which is a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bicycle and 13.1-mile run, and an Olympic distance triathlon, the Ameliaman, Back to School beach run which consists of a 1.5K swim, 40K bicycle The second annual Back-to-School Beach and 10K run. Fun Run/Walk to benefit Communities In For information on the event, sponsorship Schools will be held at 4 p.m. Oct. 17 at or volunteer opportunities, visit Peters Point Park on Amelia Island. The 5K www.AtlanticCoastTriathlon.com. (3.1-mile) run or 2K (one-mile) walk includes music, food, awards and fun for the whole Pro wrestling Oct. 3 family. The event is open to all adults, children and teens. Adult entry is $20 and sponsors Continental Championship Wrestling are needed at $10 each to ensure all students returns to the Peck Gym for the annual 18 and under run for free. wrestling extravangaza “Wrestle Bash” Oct. 3. The Nassau County school with the most Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bell time is 7:30 p.m. participants will receive a prize of $1,000. All In the main event match for the CCW title, other proceeds benefit Communities In “Rock N Roll” Chris Turner goes one-on-one Schools in its efforts to help Nassau County with Kevin Toole. The Marcs Brothers defend students succeed in school, graduate and the tag team championship against “Mr. prepare for a productive life. Saturday Night” Jarrod Micheals and John Registration information is available at Douglas of the Dynasty. Mad Dog Miller finally www.ameliaislandrunners.com. Applications gets his shot at the Southern States title held will be available at all Nassau County schools by champion Scotty Biggs. Riot is bringing the and at the Communities In Schools office, swat as she tries to win the title from long-time located at The Peck Center, 516 S. 10th St., women’s champion Samantha Steele. Fernandina Beach. For information visit Also appearing on the card are Buch www.cisnassau.org or call Executive Director Buchanan, Ike Dudley, Logan Stevens and Susan Milana at 321-2000. MMA sensation Cheyne Miles. Partial pro- FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS ceeds to benefit the Shiny Badges Ball. Tickets are $8 at the door or $7 in advance. Petanque tourney on island For information, visit ccwrestling.org. Amelia Island is hosting what will be just the second-ever Open International Petanque Surf contest Oct. 18 (“pay-tahnk”) Tournament held in the United States. Spectators will gather to watch an The First Coast District of the Eastern estimated 80 teams from 25 states and Surfing Association will hold its next local con- throughout Canada and Europe as they com- test Oct. 18 at 8 a.m. on the beach near pete for prizes worth $5,000. Slider’s at the end of Sadler Road in Petanque is one of Europe’s most popular Fernandina Beach. outdoor games and a cousin to both horse- Anyone interested in joining the ESA or for shoes and the Italian bowling game, Bocce information on the local chapter, contact Ball. The aim is to toss or roll a number of hol- Richie Obszarski at (904) 891-3032. low steel balls as close as possible to a small Sponsorship inquiries are always welcome. wooden target ball. Players take turns and the team that ends up nearest the target ball Barbecue dinners and car wash when all balls are played wins. The Fernandina Beach High School girls Participants will include men and women, volleyball team will hold a barbecue dinner beginners and champions. Registration to and car wash Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. compete is just $65 per player. The public is at Bo and Mike’s Detail on Eighth Street. welcome and Petanque America will provide Dinners are $8 and car wash tickets are $5. free use of equipment for any visitors who For information call 321-0844. want to learn the game. The event will be held Nov. 13-15 along the waterfront in historic downtown PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER FBHSswim team car wash Fernandina Beach. Visit www.petanque-amer- Yulee High School quarterback Conner Petty scrambles for a few yards, left. YHS The Fernandina Beach High School swim ica-open.com, call 491-1190 or e-mail petan- defensive lineman Cameron Ponder brings down a Matanzas runner, right. team will hold a fundraiser carwash from 1-3 [email protected]. p.m. Oct. 4 at the Wal-Mart in Fernandina. Run Wild! at White Oak FBHSHall of Fame Run Wild! at White Oak Plantation in Fernandina Beach High School is now Yulee, which benefits Girls on the Run of accepting nominees for its 2009 Hall of Fame Northeast Florida, will be held Oct. 25 begin- class. Criteria is for alumni and former staff ning at 8:30 a.m. Registration closes Oct. 20. and includes excellence in athletics, one’s The field is limited to the first 65. No event- trade or profession or as a member of society day registration. Fee is $150. No refunds. All in the form of community service or leader- participants must be 18 or older. All runners ship. This year’s class will be inducted at the are required to sign a waiver on race day. FBHS homecoming Oct. 23. More criteria and Fee includes entry to the 10.5-mile run applications are available online under the through the trails of an unspoiled, natural set- alumni section of www.fernandinahigh.comor ting, swimming in the pool after the race, pic- at the school. For information, contact Rob nic lunch, raffle, tour on an open-air bus Hicks at [email protected]. through Wild Oak’s wildlife preserve and goody bag. Visit GOTRneflorida.org or call Packers fans (904) 619-6763. The Packers Fan Club of Fernandina Beach is organizing for the 2009 season. Sports association Fernandina Beach High School’s Malcolm Wilcox and Dante Galloro team up to tackle Anyone interested should contact John Nassau County Sports Association meets a Providence runner, left. A Providence player dives head first into a waiting Tai Megna at [email protected]. at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday each month at the Alford, right, Friday night when the FBHS Pirates hosted the Stallions. The visitors county building, Yulee. Call 261-1075 or 277- won 24-14. Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth 1609. Yes! I want to Subscribe Renew my subscription. 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