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ANGELA DAUGHTRY Groenewold had asked in an April let- News-Leader ter to City Manager Joe Gerrity for a three-year contract with two one-year Westrec Marine’s contract to man- options to follow. age the city-owned Fernandina Harbor Westrec also offered to reduce its Marina was renewed by city commis- staff and close the marina at 6 p.m. sioners at their Oct. 7 meeting – with during four winter months, rather than some significant changes. at 8 p.m., at a savings of $23,700 for the The management and lease agree- city, which the city accepted in the ment, which was originally a five-year final contract. contract when first written in 2009, The city still covers all repair and was changed to a year-to-year con- maintenance costs for the marina, as tract, as conceded by commissioners well as personnel, insurance and at an earlier meeting. administrative costs, which is an annu- As it reads after its renewal, the al fixed fee of $95,000 in monthly management and lease agreement can installments. be terminated without cause at 90 The city also pays a variable fee days’ notice by the city or Westrec equal to 1 percent of the marina’s Marine. Westrec Vice President Gary MARINA Continued on 3A
SUBMITTED Tiny trees and cheerfully decorated stockings will be sent to troops serving in the Middle East follow- MARK YOUR CALENDAR ing the Trees for Troops event on Nov. 1 at Memorial United Methodist Church. Send trees to troops Fernandina HEATHER A. PERRY Dec. 8, 2010. Beach News-Leader “Memorial United Methodist Church is graciously Detective allowing use of their Maxwell Hall facility for this Mike emorial United Methodist Church will host event,” said Bergeron. Mulkearns the Third Annual Trees for Troops event Mixon’s great aunt, Judi Mixon Brown, an MUMC and Bella, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1 congregant said, “The Mixon family has resided in rescued after M in Maxwell Hall. Nassau County since 1940. We were overwhelmed by M she was aban- The goal for Trees for Troops 2014 is to provide at the outpouring of love and support from the community doned at a least 100 lighted two-foot trees, presents and filled when Kelly was killed in Afghanistan and returned flea market in stockings to U.S. military troops serving in the Middle home to Fernandina Beach for his funeral before burial September East. at Arlington National Cemetery.” 2011, are Visitors will be able to see the decorated trees, sign Brown added, “A lot of people want to do something among city Christmas cards, enjoy refreshments and listen to holi- for the troops but they don’t know how or what to do,” police officers day music. Drive-through drop-off will also be available. so Trees for Troops is a wonderful outlet for people to and their “Our goal is to adopt 100 or more deployed military give in a meaningful way. dogs featured troops this year. Each will be provided with a Christmas Suggested donations for the troops include two-foot in the 2015 tree, stuffed stocking and bag of presents. We’ve also lighted and decorated artificial Christmas trees (use Nassau adopted 10 military working dogs and their handlers. only non-breakable ornaments, please), beef jerky, Humane All K9 items have already been donated,” said Julie Hickory Farms summer sausage, Hickory Farms Society calen- Bergeron, a member of Mothers of America’s Military cheese, peanut butter in a cup, tuna packets, Ritz crack- dar. More Fallen, sponsors of the event. ers, hard candy, Nature Valley oats ‘n honey granola photos, 10A. Bergeron is the mother of SPC. Kelly J. Mixon, a PHOTO BY Yulee soldier who was killed in action in Afghanistan on TROOPS Continued on 3A HELMUT ALBRECHT
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BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER Yulee High School Homecoming Queen Bailey Wall and King Dante Owens were honored at halftime of the Hornets’ football game Oct. 3, left. Fernandina Beach High School Homecoming Queen Layton Lupone was escorted by Zach Mellin Friday night during halftime of the FBHS football game, right. SUBMITTED Sports 1B.
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2A WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 NEWS News-Leader OBITUARIES WEEKLY UPDATE Debbie Carter Lewis, and mother Violet Cox Peeples. She Kenneth W. Jones Car show of First Baptist Church of leaves behind her daughter Sallie [Damon], Yulee, the Rev. William Debbie Carter of Fernandina Beach son, Roy, [Angel] and stepson Lee [Molly]. Kenneth W. Jones, 64, of Yulee passed The Amelia Cruizers and Goode Jr., pastor, will spon- passed away on Wednesday, October 8, Visitation will be at Hardage Giddens away peacefully on October 12, 2014. Chick-Fil-A present the 18th sor their second annual Hat 2014 at Shands hospital in Jacksonville. Chapel Hills Funeral Home, 850 St. John’s He is preceded in death by his parents: annual 8 Flags Car Show on Tea at 2 p.m. Oct. 18. She is survived by her Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, 11:00 a.m.- W.S. Jones and Mary Helms and extended Oct. 18 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Everyone is invited to come loving fiancé Buddy 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16. family members. Centre Street in downtown and enjoy this beautiful occa- Ballard; mom and daddy, Inurnment will take place for she and Troy, Kenneth is survived by his son, Kyle Fernandina Beach. For regis- sion. For information contact Ann Horner and Bill at the National Cemetery. Memorial con- Jones (Miranda), grandchildren; Destiny, tration and more information Sister Nancy Johnson at 225- Horner; daughter, Cindy tributions may be made to the Disabled Savanna, Hunter, and Joshua, and brother; visit www.ameliacruizers.org. 5570 or Sister Laur Rhodes at 225-5226. Hill of Greenville, S.C.; American Veterans. William Jones, Jr. Parade entries brother, James Stokes of Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home As a Nassau County native, he proudly Gun courses Laurens, S.C.; many Jacksonville worked for the Jefferson Smurfit Company needed grandchildren and many for over 20 years. Kenneth enjoyed being An eight-hour certified great-grandchildren; her loyal dog, Chloe; Ruth Mills Holland an outdoorsman. He defined a great day The local Veterans Day basic pistol and advanced and many loving friends. Ruth Mills Holland passed away peace- with a fishing pole in hand and the sun Parade will be held on Nov. 8 defensive tactics and how not No services are planned at this time. In fully, surrounded by loved ones in Amelia warming his back. Or sitting quietly in the at 11 a.m. in downtown to go to jail course will be lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Island, FL on 12 October 2014. cold, early mornings for a day’s hunt. He Fernandina Beach. For entry held on Oct. 19 and again on a veterans organization. Ruth was an amazing will be remembered for his determination information contact Lenora Oct. 25 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in lady! Born in Pittsburgh, and love of nature. Staples at 261-5097. The Nassau County. A CWP train- Robert Michael Chmely PA on July 21, 1915, Integrity Cremations. Jacksonville parade lines up at 10:30 a.m. ing certificate will be issued. Mr. Robert Michael Chmely, age 80, of Ruth attended The at the baseball field at Ash Contact Gary W. Belson at Amelia Island, FL passed away on Saturday, University of Pittsburgh, Frances Nettles McGraw and 11th streets. Line-up 491-8358 or visit October 11, 2014 at the Warner Center for where she was a mem- Mrs. Frances Nettles McGraw, age 84, numbers will be assigned. www.TheBelsonGroup.com Caring at Baptist Medical Center in ber of Delta Delta Delta of Fernandina Beach, FL passed away The parade starts at 11 a.m. for information. Fernandina Beach. Sorority. She was mar- Saturday evening, October 4, 2014 at St. and is sponsored by Belson also offers, by Born in Elizabeth, NJ, ried to the love of her life, Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville. American Legion Post 54, appointment, a certified con- he was one of nine chil- Donald E. Holland, for 52 years. She wait- Mrs. McGraw was Fernandina Beach. cealed weapon license (per- dren born to the late ed for him to return from service as a Naval born on April 1, 1930 in mit) course that satisfies Frank and Theresa Officer in World War II, then together they Jacksonville, FL, the United Way kickoff Florida Statute 790.06 for Ruscus Chmely. After embarked on an around the globe adven- younger of two children United Way of Northeast application to lawfully carry a completing high school, ture as they shared his 20-plus year Navy born to the late Jesse Florida will host its 2014 concealed weapon. he attended Seton Hall career, even living in Pago Pago, American Frank Nettles and Community Campaign kick- The one-hour course is University where he Samoa. Maxine Brown Nettles. off on Wednesday, Oct. 22 held in Nassau County. Fee earned his Bachelor of She lovingly raised their five children, She was a 1948 graduate from 8-9:30 a.m. at Omni is $35. Call Belson at 491- Arts Degree. He joined Prudential and always found time to volunteer in every of Robert E. Lee High Amelia Island Plantation 8358. Insurance where he worked in many vari- community she lived in: as a room mother School in Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. McGraw, resort, 39 Beach Lagoon ous departments until retiring in Warren, and PTA President, as Booster Club vol- along with her husband were owners of Road. Please RSVP to 390- Confederate sons NJ as a Senior Vice President of Prudential unteer, Little League volunteer, a Girl Scout the Buccaneer Restaurant in Amelia City. 3215 or unitedwaynefl.org/ The Sons of Confederate Financial in 1997. He was a Certified Leader and Council President, as a Navy She later was a Bookkeeper for Fernandina nassau-kickoff. Veterans will meet Oct. 20 at Financial Actuary and a Fellow of the Relief Society volunteer, as Navy Wives Beach Lumber for a number of years before the Pig Barbeque Restaurant, Society of Actuaries. Club President, as Swim Team Volunteer, her retirement in 2005. Navy Seal in Callahan, at 7 p.m. This is At the time of his retirement, he and his Garden Club memberyou name it, she did Mrs. McGraw had been a resident of Foundation an open meeting and the pub- wife moved to Jacksonville before coming it! Fernandina Beach for over 40 years, com- lic is invited to attend. to Amelia Island in 2005. Ruth and Don retired in Virginia Beach, ing from Ft. George Island, FL. She was a On Oct. 16 the Amelia Mr. Chmely leaves behind, his wife, Va., where Ruth remained active in the member of the Jr. Women’s Club in Island Charity Group will Parenting teens Nancy Grattan Chmely, Amelia Island, FL, community, including President of the Jacksonville Beach and attended St. Peter’s host an informational meet- Parenting teenagers is children, Robert Chmely, Morristown, NJ, Retired Officers Wives Club, member of Episcopal Church in Fernandina. ing about the Navy Seal harder than ever for most Ann Marie Spagnola, Bernardsville, NJ, The Thoroughgood Garden Club, and play- She was preceded in death by her hus- Foundation at The Amelia parents today. Discovering John Chmely, Green Village, New Jersey, ing bridge with her friends several times band, “Captain” Thomas McGraw, in 1989 Island ClubLong Point. you are not alone in the Ann Ewing, Charlotte, NC, Beverly Lewis, every week. She deeply loved her chil- and her brother, Lawrence Brown Nettles. Reception is from 5-7 p.m. challenges you face and Denville, NJ, brothers and sisters, Mary dren, grandchildren and great grandchil- Mrs. McGraw leaves behind her five and is open to the public. picking up ideas from other Ann Kuebler, Deltona, FL, Frank Chmely, dren, and was able to travel in the U.S. and children, Fredricka Martinez and her hus- The Navy Seal Foundation parents can make a huge Mitchells, VA, Theresa Matuch, St. Simons abroad to spend time with them wherever band Ralph of Boulder, CO, Jennifer Miceli provides assistance to the difference. Island, GA, Clare Chmely, West Hartford, they lived, including Hawaii, Japan, Ireland and her husband Jerry of Las Vegas, NV, Naval Special Warfare St. Peter’s Episcopal CT, nine grandchildren and several nieces and New Zealand. Thomas David McGraw of Astor, FL, Mary Community and their fami- Church will offer the and nephews. Ruth moved to Amelia Island, FL in Maxine McGraw of Ft. George Island, FL, lies. Please RSVP to Joe Parenting Teenagers Course Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on 2007, where she enjoyed the beautiful and Thomas Michael McGraw and his wife Murphy, (904) 206-3935 or by ALPHA-USA for five Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the Amelia weather, and being close to her oldest son, Celia, also of Ft. George Island, FL, 15 [email protected] or weeks, Oct. 21-Nov. 19. Island Chapel with Reverend Don Edwards, Captain Donald L. Holland, USN (Ret) and grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Larry Byrd at 753-0457 or Joanne and Dan Roach will Associate Pastor, officiating. his wife Tammi. She loved living at A celebration of life will be held on [email protected]. facilitate the course from Mr. Chmely will be laid to rest in the Savannah Grand on Amelia Island, where Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 2:00 pm in the 6-8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Amelia Island Chapel Columbarium. she was lovingly cared for by their mag- Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard Funeral Alzheimer’s support The cost is $75 for individu- Please share his Life Legacy at nificent staff. Her family enjoyed getting to Home. The family will receive friends one The Alzheimer’s als or $150 per couple, which www.oxleyheard.com. visit with her there. hour prior to service time. Caregiver Support Group of includes all materials and Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Ruth’s legacy of love and service will If so desired, memorials may be made Nassau County meets the five dinners with entrees always be remembered by her family and in Mrs. McGraw’s name to St. Catherine’s third Thursday each month. prepared by Lulu’s. Cathie Lewis Haspel her many friends. Laboure Manor, 1750 Stockton St., The next meeting is Oct. 16 To sign up or ask ques- Cathie Lewis Haspel, 65, passed away Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Jacksonville, FL 32204. from 2:30-4 p.m. at The tions, call Gaye Pappas at peacefully at home in Jacksonville, on Donald E. Holland, and her daughter, Cathy Please share her life story and leave Council on Aging, across 261-4293 in the church October 12. Holland Brown. condolences at www.oxleyheard.com. from Baptist Medical Center office. Born in 1949 in Fernandina Beach, she She will be deeply missed by her son, Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Nassau. resided there for many years. After grad- Captain Donald L. Holland, USN (Ret), and The meetings are open to Blood drive uating from Fernandina Beach High his wife Tammi Holland of Amelia Island, the public and everyone who The Fernandina Beach School, Class of 1966, she attended Georgia FL; son, Rev. Richard D. Holland and his DEATH NOTICES has an interest is invited to Rotary Club will hold a blood Southern College. After marrying wife Vickie Holland of Wellington, New attend. For information call drive Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to Troy Lee Haspel, they owned and operat- Zealand; daughter, Nancy Holland Polatty Mrs. Marie Casillas, 91, Fernandina Debra Dombkowski, LPN, at 3 p.m. in the parking lot of ed Haspel’s Welding until retirement in and her husband RADM David P. Polatty Beach, died on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014. 261-0701, ext. 113. the Florida House Inn 1999. III, USN (Ret) of Cape Cod, MA; daughter, Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors • • • Conference Center at Fourth Cathie loved nature. She enjoyed any Susan Holland Shaw of Front Royal, VA, Linda Dunn, 48, died on Monday, Oct. The Walk To End Street and Ash. Those inter- fishing, especially off-shore, on the and 15 grandchildren and 22 great grand- 6, 2014. Alzheimer’s will take place ested in donating blood can Mayport Princess. She was also passionate children. Eternity Funeral Homes-Nassau Nov. 8 at the Times-Union make an appointment in about wood-working, sewing, gardening, There will be a private memorial serv- Mary C. Gwinn, 93, Fernandina Center Riverwalk in down- advance on The Blood camping, & collecting sharks teeth. Cathie ice for family at a later date. In lieu of flow- Beach, died on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. town Jacksonville. Register Alliance’s website at was a charter member of the DAVA. ers, donations may be made to The Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors online at www.igiveblood.com, or She stood for free access to our beaches. Wounded Warrior Foundation, 4899 Belfort Beverly Kimball, 67, Fernandina alz.org/walkJacksonville simply come at their She was active in her children’s sports Rd #300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Beach, died on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. walk. Join the local convenience on the day of and activities. She has often been referred Please share her life story and leave Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Alzheimer’s Caregiver the drive. to as “the life of the party and free spirited.” words of comfort at www.oxleyheard. Margaret Lehman, 96, Amelia Island, Support Group & Council on Cathie was preceded in death by her com. died on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. Aging Nassau team or start a SAC meeting husband, Troy Haspel, father, L.V. (Tump) Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors team of your own. The School Advisory Council of Fernandina Beach Free dinner High School will have a Springhill Baptist Church meeting on Oct. 23 at 3:30 will serve meals for individu- p.m. in the main office con- als and families in need in ference room. For any ques- Shop with Cops 2014 ready to brighten lives the area on Thursday, Oct. tions and/or concerns, con- 16 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the tact Spencer G. Lodree at CHIEF JAMES T. HURLEY This unique program pro- inspired by local resident Don Lime St., Fernandina Beach, FL church, 941017 Old 261-5713. Fernandina Beach Police vides an opportunity for chil- Monahan, who continues to act 32034. Nassauville Road. Meals are dren in our community to spend as our volunteer chair. There is no doubt that this served on the fourth Cedar Haven The Fernandina Beach some valuable time interacting Please call Don directly to program provides some meas- Thursday of each month. benefit Police Department began its with our uniformed police offi- invite him to speak to your ure of comfort and hope to The church delivers meals to very successful Shop with Cops cers in a happy and positive church or civic group about the many of our young people, as those who cannot come. For A cut-a-thon to benefit program in 2004 and now serv- environment. This kind of inter- Shop with Cops program. He well as their parents and information call 261-4741. Cedar Have Transitional es more than 150 local school- action is an important step in can be reached at 277-2091. guardians. As we notice each House for Women will be children each year, providing teaching some disaffected kids Consider donating to this year, many of these needy chil- Art of living held on Oct. 25 from 9 a.m.-1 the opportunity to shop with a that police officers are guard- very worthwhile community dren put others ahead of them- Burke & Ames Wellness p.m. at the Fernandina police officer at the Amelia ians of the young and should program. The program is adm- selves, demonstrating great is hosting free workshops in Beach Market Place on Island Walmart store, while be trusted in times of difficulty. inistered by the Fernandina compassion for loved ones and its Master the Art of Living North Seventh Street, hosted insuring that many of our under- Donations are collected all Beach Police Foundation, which understanding for their own Series. Topics include, Oct. by CoRmieR Hair Studio. privileged kids experience the year long and every penny is controlled by a Board of social condition. Many pass by 16, Open the Door to Haircuts will be $10, with 100 joy of Christmas. donated translates directly to Directors comprised of Amelia traditional toys and games, opt- Happiness; and Oct. 30, percent of proceeds going to Christmas toys and much need- Island residents. The Fernan- ing for essential clothing and Relief & Control of Pain. Cedar Haven, 900 Cedar St., ed clothing. Our program par- dina Beach Police Foundation is household items. Workshops are held from whose mission is to close the NOBLE MONUMENT ticipants are selected by local a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organiza- The community support has 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 5422 First gap of homelessness by pro- school guidance counselors, tion and all donations to the pro- been inspirational over the past Coast Hwy., Amelia Island. viding transitional housing COMPANY, INC. who make sure that only the gram may be tax deductible. decade, while it is my hope that Refreshments will be served. and education to improve the 277-4499 truly needy are given the oppor- Donations may be sent to: our wonderful community con- Call to reserve your seat at quality of life for homeless 14th & Atlantic tunity to participate in this spe- Shop with Cops, Fernandina tinues to champion this worthy 557-0162. women without children. visit noblemonument.com cial program, which was Beach Police Foundation, 1525 cause for many years to come. There will also be auctions To view our most recent Fundraiser breakfast and gift baskets. Shop with Cops video, visit the VFW and Girl Scout For more information 511 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Police Foundation website at troops 880, 269 and 502 will about the cut-a-thon, call (904) 261-3696 Fax 261-3698 www.fb-pf.org. Our next event host a fundraising breakfast 277-2767. For more on Cedar Website for email addresses: fbnewsleader.com will be held on Thursday, Dec. of scrambled eggs, sausage Haven, call 635-8789. 11 at Walmart. and pancakes on Oct. 18 Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday from 8:30-11 a.m. at the Post, Afternoon of beauty The News-Leader is published every Wednesday and Friday by The Fernandina 96086 Wade Place, under the Jump start your holiday Beach News-Leader, 511 Ash Street, P.O. Box 16766, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. Shave Bridge. Proceeds will shopping with a free Periodicals postage paid at Fernandina Beach, Fla. 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The debt was refinanced MARINA to $3.73 million in 2010. County taps attorneys for help Continued from 1A According to City Finance gross revenues of slip rentals, Director Patti Clifford, the city mooring fees and leases. will pay $545,611 toward the News-Leader Nassau County Commis- recused himself from talks The county has an ongoing The Fernandina Harbor marina debt in fiscal 2014-15, sioners agreed Monday night because that is where he lived. relationship with Nabors, Giblin Marina has a debt of $6 mil- not including payroll, insur- Nassau County will rely on to use local attorney Mollie St. Johns Assistant County & Nickerson in Tallahassee. lion that was incurred in 2005 ance and maintenance fees an established network of attor- Garrett for the day-to-day legal Attorney Soria, 30, graduated The firm specializes in local gov- and a $1.3 million loan issued and administrative costs. neys for legal help, if needed, routine operations at the County from the University of Florida in ernment law and Selby said the in 2009. [email protected] until the board can decide how Attorney’s office. Paulo Soria, 2010 and worked as an intern in county could use the firm to best to fill the county attorney attorney, and Nabors, Giblins the Nassau attorney’s office as assist with legal issues on an position. and Nickerson have offered well as part-time until 2013. as-needed basis. David Hallman, 57, who held their legal services if the coun- “Paolo worked with David Selby said the board is like- TROOPS those of us over here; truly the job since 2007, died Oct. 6. ty needs additional assistance. as an intern and I know (David) ly to consider whether to use a amazing,” the note contin- “We’re going to take our Garrett once worked as an thought highly of his work,” search firm or look for an attor- Continued from 1A ued. time to find an interim attorney, assistant attorney for the coun- said Selby. ney without outside help. bars, boxed cookies and “We wish you and yours but we’ve got people we can ty and previously filled in for “We have a good working “All I know for sure at the crackers, hot cocoa packets, all the best for a delightful reach out to if we have a legal Hallman, including last summer relationship and as busy as we moment is that this is an impor- Crystal Light individual and peaceful Christmas sur- question or concern that needs during a discussion about a ten- all are, I will step up and provide tant decision that we don’t packets, gum, Chapstick, rounded by family and to be addressed,” said County nis club proposed for the Amelia as much help as I can,” said want to go rushing into,” said hand and foot warmers, friends.” Manager Ted Selby. National subdivision. Hallman Soria last week. Selby. white crew socks, boxed For information, contact Christmas lights and exten- Bergeron at (904) 468-0733 sion cords. or email juliebergeron@ Monetary donations also mothersofamf.com. are welcome to help pur- [email protected] chase these as well as other Concealed weapons permits popular items such as microfiber blankets requested by the y, Lor News-Leader troops, and to help with pack- Lord dy aging and shipping costs. All , Anyone in the United States donations are tax deductible. who wants a Florida concealed After receiving last year’s weapons permit can now apply packages, three of the sol- at the Nassau County Tax diers who received the items Collector’s Office in Yulee. got together and wrote a Tax Collector John Drew thank you note. took the first application on Oct. “I just wanted to write a 6 and said business has started quick thank you note for the off strong. thoughtful and kind box you “We are completely booked sent over. We hung the lights with appointments for the next over in our office, but two weeks,” said Drew, who brought the little tree back to said that his office has sched- our room,” the soldiers uled up to five appointments wrote. Stephanie’s per day. “My roommates and I The department is one of appreciate all that you have five property tax collectors’ given for our country and 40! offices that have launched the what you continue to do for application service this month, and officials at the state Department of Agriculture say five more counties are starting application efforts soon. Why do they want to do offer this service? Convenience and money, according to Drew, who pro- moted the idea. “We’re looking for other ways to provide services local- ly,” said Drew. “It’s also a way to bring in additional revenue.” The price is $131 and includes fingerprinting and a color photograph of the appli- cant. The tax collector’s office sends the information elec- Nassau County Tax Collector John Drew takes fingerprints Oct. 6 from Property tronically to the Department of Appraiser Michael Hickox, the first person to apply for a concealed weapons license at Agriculture in Tallahassee. That the local office. Looking on are State Sen. Aaron Bean and state Commissioner of department allows up to 90 Agriculture Adam Putnam. days to issue the permit. Going out of town? Keep up with all the local news at fbnewsleader.com The News-Leader! Your local paper! CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
4A WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014/NEWS-LEADER BUSINESS Texas shows us the way
This is the tale of two area. cities, located in a state that It’s par- is hardly a dog. ticularly In fact, there is plenty of impressive tail-wagging in the state of when you Texas – from the joy of ram- consider pant prosperity. Boasting one how cities, of the strongest economies in both big the U.S., Texas endorses and small, small government, low taxes struggle and free markets. STEVE’S with harbor- The recipe is working MARKET ing the there, and in other states PLACE potential of employing the same econom- native ic principles. Texas continues waterways. to lure businesses from other Steve Nicklas Most do it states, like California. poorly. Meanwhile, its oil and gas Fernandina Beach city industry has exploded. officials have grappled over Two cities embodying this plans for improving the prosperity are San Antonio waterfront in this pictur- and Austin, the state capital. esque town. Revamping a silt- They are modern cities with ed-in marina has proven to be an eclectic flare. a difficult task. For many Construction is on years now. steroids in Austin. Enormous In neighboring cranes dot the city’s skyline. Jacksonville, city planners SUBMITTED Four high-rise hotels are there have wrestled with Pictured are State Sen. Aaron Bean, David Richardson, Catherine Drew, Kim Lunt, Beth Clark, Barbi Townsend, planned for the downtown extracting economic benefits Larry Myers, DARE officer Lisa McCumber, Property Appraiser Michael Hickox, Brandy Carvalho, Michael Mullin, district alone. Office build- from the St. Johns River. A Jim McManemon, Nick Gillette, Scott Moore, Abby Bean and schools Superintendent John Ruis. ings abound like bluebon- near-empty marina, vacant nets, the state flower. high-rise condominiums and San Antonio is now the a decimated Jacksonville seventh-largest city in terms Landing are the best of the Nassau school foundation forms of population in the country. city’s efforts thus far. Its growth and tourism are It’s eye-opening to see Nassau County leaders, this project,” said Drew in a They drew on the knowl- of mine for a long time. It is a fed by a stream of riches – what is happening – and suc- including state Sen. Aaron Bean press release. “We’ve put togeth- edge of two community mem- great day for Nassau County the San Antonio River, as it ceeding – in other places. (R-Fernandina Beach) and local er a great board of directors bers with experience from the and our school system now that branches out into the River Jacksonville and Fernandina schools Superintendent John who care deeply about the edu- Fernandina Beach High School this foundation has been Walk. Beach could learn from a Ruis, met last week to form the cation of Nassau County chil- Foundation and the former launched.” The River Walk is a result place like San Antonio. Nassau County Public Edu- dren and will work hard to Yulee High School Foundation The charter members of the of innovative planning and Taking a natural resource cation Foundation (NCPEF). ensure they have the best when they asked for help from foundation board include Cath- coordination between the and converting it into an aes- The NCPEF, which will be opportunities available.” Beth Clark and Barbi Townsend erine Drew (president), Sutton public and private sectors. It thetically appealing master- chaired by Catherine Drew, will Bean and Ruis worked to to prepare the group’s charter Place; Abby Bean (President- offers a Disney-type atmos- piece like the River Walk is a promote educational excellence gather potential board members bylaws. Townsend and Clark Elect); retired city and county phere in a near-tropical set- source of scenery, pride and and opportunities in Nassau and organize the formation of will also serve on the Friends of manager Larry Myers (vice ting. income for San Antonio. It County by supporting educa- the board. Bean will serve in an the NCPEF. The new founda- president); Brandy Carvalho The blending of retail has become the top tourist tional programs financially and advisory capacity to the board, tion hopes to help provide fund- (treasurer), White Oak; David shops, hotels and nature is destination in the state. by partnering with the school and chair the Friends of the ing for the FBHS Foundation Richardson (secretary), Florida something to behold. River This tale has a happy end- system. NCPEF to raise funds for the enrichment grants, as well as Public Utilities; Ritz-Carlton taxis and tour boats busily ing. It’s exciting and refresh- “I’m so proud to be a part of board and its future projects. for all other schools in Nassau General Manager Jim motor up and back as tourists ing to witness economic pros- County. McManemon; Property get a taste of the area’s 400- perity. So many places are “The new NCPEF will strive Appraiser Michael Hickox; com- year history. lacking it. Texas has a lot of to provide enrichment for all munity volunteer Kim Lunt; The River Walk is a fasci- it. But then again, everything schools in the district, and has Michael Mullin, attorney with nating creation, with mon- is big in Texas. Air Amelia the ability to pull down match- Rogers Towers Law Firm; Nick strous limestone rocks and Steve Nicklas is a financial “Come Fly With Us” ing grants reserved for county- Gillette, Gillette and Associates loads of concrete tastefully advisor with a major U.S. wide educational foundations,” Engineering Firm; and Scott fused into the walls of the firm. He can be reached at said Bean. “We have wonderful Moore, president of 8 Flags structure. Water falls, statues 753-0236. Call for Reservations schools in Nassau County, but Insurance Agency. Ruis and and stone bridges adorn the [email protected] we must ensure that we safe- School Board Chairman Donna Lessons Also Available guard those high standards, and Martin will serve as ex-officio that’s exactly what this dynam- members. ic foundation team will do.” For more information on the “Everyone has really pulled foundation, contact Drew at 753- 4 stars for Barnabas Call 1-877-WeDoFly together to make this happen,” 0556 or CatherineHDrew www.airamelia.com Ruis said, “This has been a goal @gmail.com. Barnabas Center, a Nassau Charity Navigator, said that County nonprofit agency, has “this exceptional designation again achieved the coveted from Charity Navigator differ- four-star rating from Charity entiates Barnabas Center from Navigator, America’s premier its peers and demonstrates to charity evaluator. the public it is worthy of their Four stars is the highest trust.” rating possible for sound fis- The mission of Barnabas cal management and commit- Center is to provide assistance ment to accountability and to individuals and families in transparency. Barnabas has crisis throughout Nassau received the four-star evalua- County. Barnabas programs tion for eight consecutive include crisis assistance, food years. Just 1 percent of rated pantry, medical and dental pro- charities nationwide achieve grams along with the New To this status, indicating that You resale store. Barnabas Center outperforms To learn more about most other charities in Barnabas Center and its serv- America. ices in Nassau County, visit Ken Berger, CEO of www.BarnabasNassau.org. The Nassau County affiliate of NAMI cordially invites you to attend its 10th Annual Community Awareness and Fundraiser Dinner on Friday, October 17th, 2014 at 6pm!
The event will be held at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Burn’s Hall, 801 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, Florida. A full course meal will be provided by the Fernandina Beach Applebee’s. There will be a live and silent auction.
Featuring: State Senator Aaron Bean as the Auctioneer also, Guest Speaker Peer Advocate Guest Speaker Dr. Ann Grenadier John Hardman Shannon Padgett- Esq. Biofeedback Associates of NE Florida
Tickets are $20 at the door and proceeds will go to provide education, advocacy, LIVE MUSIC 7 NIGHTS A WEEK support groups, medication/dental assistance, shoes and basic toiletries to resi- dents in the county with a chronic mental health diagnosis. For more information or Late Night Happy Hour to make a donation to the auction please call (904) 277-1886, write PO Box 16712 Friday Nights • 9 pm-1am Fernandina Beach, Florida 32035 or email [email protected]. 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. FREE WiFi Hotspot 277-6652 NLPSA www.SlidersSeaside.com
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 NEWS News-Leader 5A Ballots POLITICS IN BRIEF Highway designation Men’s Newcomers Monday. Corbett seeks re- egation chair, and the general election in the Nov. 4 election. legislative hearing of the honors Francis Gibbs are in Club luncheon Nassau County Legislative Nassau County’s budget Democratic Club Delegation. and projected tax increase The Democratic Club of The meeting will be on State Rep. Janet Adkins, where he came from and will be among the issues dis- Amelia Island will host its Thursday, Dec. 4 from 6-8 Sen. Aaron Bean and repre- always had time to catch up the mail cussed by Nassau County next dinner meeting at the p.m. at the Nassau County sentatives from the Florida on local issues in Nassau Clerk of Court and Fernandina Beach Golf Club, Commission Chambers locat- Department of Transportation County. Francis was also a war- News-Leader Comptroller John Crawford at 2800 Bill Melton Road, on ed within the James S. Page and others will hold a cere- rior whether in Washington the Men’s Newcomers Club Tuesday, Oct. 28. Doors will Governmental Complex at mony designating a section of working in the halls of Voting costs money. monthly luncheon to be held open at 6 p.m., with dinner 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee. A1A between Atlantic Avenue Congress or in Florida with According to the Nassau Thursday at the Fernandina served at 6:45 p.m. A cash bar Interested citizens wishing and Simmons Road to the the Florida Department of County Supervisor of Beach Golf Club, 2800 Bill will be available throughout to be placed on the agenda for memory of Francis B. Gibbs. Transportation. Francis was a Elections it costs $17,174 to Melton Road. Club members the evening. the Dec. 4 public hearing are The ceremony will take place leader no matter where he print 55,400 ballots for the gather for meet-and-greet at The speaker will be asked to contact Adkins’ at 11 a.m. Friday in the open landed; everyone grew to Nov. 4 general election. 11:30 with the luncheon Maureen Paschke, communi- office at 491-3664 prior to lot on the southwest corner of appreciate his keen intellect “Thirty-one cents per bal- beginning at noon. ty relations representative for close of business Friday, Fletcher and Atlantic in and ability to understand a lot,” said Vicki Cannon in an Crawford, who serves as Community Hospice of Nov. 14. Fernandina Beach. problem and get it solved. I email last week. the county’s chief financial Northeast Florida in Nassau Local bill information and During the 2014 session of am grateful to Francis for his Early voting is under way officer as well as clerk of the County. She will provide a procedures are also available the Florida Legislature, Bean efforts to help us get A1A and 10,000 ballots have been circuit court, will be review- broader understanding of at www.myfloridahouse.gov sponsored a bill cosponsored repaired, to save the St. Johns sent out, said Cannon. ing Nassau County’s fiscal hospice care and related serv- under the Reference by Adkins designating this por- Ferry and many other issues Cannon said ballots for health as well as the role of ices for families and care- Materials Section. tion of A1A in memory of too numerous to mention. military and overseas voters the clerk and checks and bal- givers. All material or handouts Gibbs, a Fernandina Beach Francis loved his family and were mailed on Sept. 19 and ances of local government. Reservations for the din- for this meeting should be resident and graduate of his home here in Nassau that domestic ballots were He was elected to his post in ner are requested. To delivered to Adkins’ office no Fernandina Beach High County and contributed great- mailed during the first week 2005 and has been reelected reserve, send a check for $16 later than Nov. 17. The office School who died in 2013 ly to all those he touched. This of October. unopposed twice. payable to DCAI to: DCAI, is at 905 S. Eighth St., after many years in public recognition is well deserved Cannon said ballots Luncheon tickets are $17 P.O. Box 16022, Fernandina Fernandina Beach. service and community and I am honored to have had must be returned to her at the door. For more infor- Beach, FL 32035. You may For additional information, involvement. a chance to support its adop- office no later than 7 p.m. on mation, see the club’s website also drop off a check at contact Jim Adams at Adkins’ Adkins said, “Francis Gibbs tion.” Nov. 4. at http://mensnewcomer- Democratic Party headquar- office at 491-3664 or by email is a local hero who lived The public is encouraged For overseas voters, their sclub.org. ters at the corner of Eighth at james.adams@myflorida- and worked to share his to attend the dedication cere- ballots must be received by and Date streets in house.gov. values and his love for his com- mony. the 10th day after the elec- City election Fernandina Beach. All Nassau County munity throughout his long For additional information, tion, said Cannon. A city candidate forum is For more information, or Legislative Delegation meet- years in public service. Francis contact Adkins’ office at 491- Elections Systems & scheduled at 7 p.m. Thursday to reserve by phone or email, ings are open to the public. never forgot who he was or 3664. Software based in Omaha, at City Hall, 204 Ash St. For contact Penny Reid at 509- Neb., printed the ballots from information, contact former 294-3708 or dcai.secretary@ a location in Alabama. mayor Susan Hardee Steger nassaudems.com. Cannon said the company at 261-4372 or susan@fernan- also provides the voting dinaobserver.com. Legislative equipment to the county. ••• Delegation Cannon said printing is an Fernandina Beach City important consideration. Commission candidate State Rep. Janet H. Adkins, “We choose the printer Charlie Corbett will host a chair of the Nassau County based on the quality of the “Meet and Greet” for his cam- Legislative Delegation, product. Nothing is worse in paign at Beef O’Brady’s, 1916 announces the organizational our line of work, than having South 14th St., from 5-7 p.m. meeting to elect the 2015 del- ballots that won’t tabulate,” said Cannon. APUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCMENT BY THE NEWS-LEADER If you would like to request a Vote by Mail bal- lot, call 491-7500, 1-866-260- 4301 or TDD 904-491-7510, or visit www.votenassau. com. Early voting in person will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 21 to Nov. 1 at the Martin Luther King Jr./Elm Street NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION Recreation Center, 1200 Elm OF TAX ROLLS St., Fernandina Beach; James S. Page Governmental Complex, Yulee; Nassau Pursuant to section 193.122(2), Florida County Building, Mickler Statutes, notice is hereby given to all taxpayers Street, Callahan; and Hilliard Community Center, Pecan and owners of both real and personal property Street, Hilliard. that the 2014 Nassau County Tax Rolls have been Election Day voting will extended to show the tax attributable to all taxable take place at local precincts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 4. property and that said tax rolls were certified for There are city, county, state collection to the Tax Collector on October 7, 2014. and federal elections this fall, including a contest for gov- A. Michael Hickox ernor between Gov. Rick Scott, a Republican, and his Nassau County Property Appraiser predecessor, Charlie Crist, a Democrat.
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6A WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 NEWS News-Leader Fall gardening
One recent day I woke up have been and yes, it was autumn! pruned back Seems like the hot weather after they would never end, the biting produced, bugs would never go away had been and the tourists would forever sorely neg- be filling our beaches. But lected as then one day it was fall! well and Finally I could go out in formed a the garden and enjoy the mass of long experience. For many weeks WILD stalks reach- I’ve been selectively ignoring WAYS ing into the my planted areas. It’s been raised beds just too bloody hot to deal and adding with and besides, the toma- Pat their own toes and beans have been Foster-Turley chaos to the long gone and the zinnia flow- fray. ers I planted to replace them And over on the other side have been all harvested of the house my other plot of weeks ago. With the crops all flowers for cutting has also finished, there has been no turned to ruin. Yes there were real inducement to visit this still some good zinnia flowers area of my yard, hidden from on a few of the stalks, but like the backyard by tall bottle- the other side garden this one brush shrubs and from the too has been taken over by front yard by a fence. weeds. And don’t even get me When the weather finally started on the butterfly gar- cooled down and I ventured den. A few of the hardy plants here again, what a mess! The had managed to flower but dead zinnia plants were five here too weeds had taken up bottlebrush bushes were all The raised beds are empty feet high, but towering even most of the space. Worse yet getting covered and shaded but not for long, above. higher were a number of the heavy rains this summer with vines. Sweet pea vines, onions, nameless (to me) weeds that had also created growth So, one fall day when the lettuce and spinach com- were stalky and more than six spurts in weedy vines and the temperature at 7 a.m. was ing soon. Left, a rabbit has feet tall. And the thorn-less pineapple guava and chaste finally less than 80 degrees, I been welcome in the back blackberry vines that should trees and the hydrangea and jumped out of bed, rolled up yard all summer but now my sleeves and set to work to that lettuce is being plant- make things right. “About ed again – this may be time,” my husband Bucko trouble! mumbled under his breath. PHOTOS BY PAT FOSTER-TURLEY He’d been dutifully mowing FOR THE NEWS-LEADER the lawn and trimming the CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH areas of yard I had not NOTICE OF REFERENDUM claimed for myself at least A referendum election will be held on the ballot with the City of once a week all summer. As a freesia and ranunculus bulbs Fernandina Beach General Election on Tuesday, November 4, “good husband” he didn’t nag in one side bed and soon 2014 for the consideration by the voters of the City of me about my neglect all sum- enough sweet pea flowering Fernandina Beach of the proposed amendment to the City mer. But now, with few words vines will be planted in anoth- Charter. The question to appear on the referendum ballot said, I knew he was elated. er. I wonder, should I also reflecting the proposed amendment to the City Charter at the It took two and a half plant some onion sets? And election scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2014 shall be as hours to clear the giant what about lettuce and follows: weeds. I skipped my water spinach – surely that would Question No. 1 aerobics class that day, but be good in the side yard Terms of Commissioners got my exercise nonetheless raised beds? Should the City Charter be amended to provide that City as I huffed and puffed and And so another cycle Commissioners shall serve four (4) year terms instead of three yanked out weeds, and begins again. Fall is a great (3) year terms and City elections held every two (2) years in con- dragged or carried 10 or time to be out enjoying our junction with county, state and federal elections? more large tubs full of plants yards, and what better way to and root balls off into the their landing spots in the strong canes were affixed to do it than by watching things Yes – for Approval woods to decompose. It may woods. And while I worked the fence. The weedy smilax grow where they should (and No – for Rejection have been cooler weather but the backyard bunny was near- and Virginia creeper vines ignoring once again the Copies of the referendum ballot reflecting the proposed amendments to before long I was sweating by watching me from under were gone from the shrubs weeds that will no doubt be the City Charter may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, like a champ. the hedge and maybe hoping and the weeding efforts in the back again too). And, as for 204 Ash Street, between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through While I was doing this I’d come out with some carrot butterfly garden revealed vol- the backyard bunny, soon Friday. For information on the referendum, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 310-3115. manual labor, though, my trimmings like I’ve been unteer milkweed plants that enough I know I’ll be com- mind was full of fun thoughts. doing recently. now could grow to their full plaining about it eating my If you have any questions regarding this Charter Amendment, please I watched the green and Finally, at last, the planting potential. lettuce just like last year. contact the City Clerk’s office at 310-3115, 204 Ash Street, Fernandina Some things never change. Beach, FL, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Cuban anoles, both species, beds were empty once again So, I was finished. But Friday. scampering up the fence at except for two late blooming really? It doesn’t take a gar- Pat Foster-Turley is a zoolo- zinnia plants that were still dener very long to start filling gist on Amelia Island. She wel- /s/ Caroline Best my approach. I listened to City Clerk hawks screaming overhead producing flowers. The black- up empty spaces once again. comes your nature questions City of Fernandina Beach and the cackle of a startled berry vines had been Before the week was out I and observations. kingfisher and tried to locate trimmed and the remaining had planted more than 100 [email protected]
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 OPINION News-Leader 7A
VIEWPOINT/ROBERT M. WEINTRAUB/AMELIA ISLAND Vote Yes on Amendment 1
Crises occur if issues are not dealt with conservation since 1968. Yet since 2009, these oppose strong water-quality standards pro- early when they are manageable. For example, fees have been diverted by the legislature to posed by the Environmental Protection when an acre of beautiful old oaks at Amelia the state’s general revenues while funding for Agency. City were removed to make room for a gas sta- water and land conservation projects has been Florida is on the front lines of climate F LORIDA’ S O LDEST W EEKLY N EWSPAPER tion/convenience store, island residents slashed by more than 95 percent. Amendment change. Coastal property owners are on the E STABLISHED IN 1854 became vocal on the need for tree protection. 1 would provide $10 billion over the 20-year verge of seeing their flood insurance premi- But it was too late! Some six years earlier, life of the measure, all without any tax ums rise as seawater inches higher. The land- The News-Leader is published with pride weekly when a strong tree protection ordinance was increase. mark National Climate Assessment, released for the people of Nassau County by Community considered by the county, residents stayed If the amendment is approved, there will earlier this year, warned that “just inches of Newspapers, Inc., Athens, Georgia. We believe home allowing a West Side contingent to over- have to be an “implementing bill” that creates sea level rise will impair the capacity of that strong newspapers build strong communi- power the small band of Sierrans trying to get the laws that will carry out the intent of the stormwater drainage systems to empty into ties – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary it passed. Had the island residents who were amendment. Even if the amendment passes, the ocean.” Yet the state government keeps its goal is to publish distinguished and profitable upset over the loss of the Amelia City oaks there is no guarantee that an implementing bill head in the sand and leaders say climate community-oriented newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of supported tree protection years ago, most of will be passed soon. Florida legislators are not change is “hypothetical.” professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, qual- those old oaks would still be there. known for their support of environmental caus- No political entity – local or state – has ity and hard work. Similarly, the current brouhaha over the es. taken action concerning our finite fresh water. Nassau Ocean Highway and Port Authority And this is the second issue voters must If nothing is done now to conserve that FOY R. MALOY JR ., PUBLISHER plans for expansion could have been avoided decide in this election: The makeup of the resource, large increases in water bills are on MICHAEL PARNELL, EDITOR had the public paid attention to the election of Tallahassee government. the way and no public outcry will stop it (just MIKE HANKINS, ADVERTISING DIRECTOR port authority commissioners. The current government – administration as Florida Public Utility’s rate increase was ROBERT FIEGE, PRODUCTION DIRECTOR There are a number of environmental and legislature – has failed in environmental approved despite community opposition). BOB TIMPE, CIRCULATION DIRECTOR issues that impact Nassau and Florida as a protection. Funding has been cut to the point It’s not just Republicans who are to blame. whole that will be decided at the polls in the where it is meaningless. The popular Florida Two sitting Democratic legislators I have spo- ANGELINE MUDD, next four weeks that impact potential crises. Forever program has been defunded; state ken with rolled their eyes when I brought up BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER One issue is Amendment 1 on the ballot: leaders have slashed its money by more than environmental issues. A Democratic candidate SIÂN PERRY, ASSISTANT EDITOR Florida Water and Land Legacy Constitutional 95 percent, putting more than a million acres for state office told me “environmental protec- BETH JONES, SPORTS EDITOR Amendment. If voters do not adopt the amend- of open spaces, from wetlands to prairies to tion is a dirty word (sic).” The environmental
TOM WOOD DINK NESMITH ment, the prospects for restoring and protect- beaches vulnerable to development. caucus of the Florida Democratic Party asked ing Florida’s waters and for land acquisition The Florida Department of Environmental office holders and seekers to sign on, but only CHAIRMAN PRESIDENT will remain at the mercy of the legislature, Protection (DEP) was gutted with dozens of a small fraction did so. which has not been friendly to the environ- employees fired and those who were doing Because of this disinterest in environmental ment in recent years. their jobs trying to stop polluters from harm- issues, we are headed for a series of crises. Amendment 1 gives Florida voters an ing Florida’s environment punished. (The The time to deal with these issues is now, The views expressed by the columnists and opportunity to keep drinking water clean, pro- number of actions the DEP has taken against while they are manageable. We need to elect letter writers on this page are their own tect our rivers, lakes and springs and protect polluters has plummeted by more than 85 per- people to public office who are committed to and do not necessarily reflect the views of our beaches and shores. It will direct one-third cent in the last four years.) protecting our environment (not just commit- the newspaper, its owners or employees. of existing fees – collected by the state when Tallahassee has worked to weaken urban ted to protecting their political careers). We real estate is sold – to protect natural areas and fertilizer rules that protect our estuaries. The may need new people to run for office; we may wildlife habitat and preserve our water quality. Florida coast is facing a massive red tide algal need a new “green” party to mobilize this pro- Fees on real estate transactions, aka “doc bloom that could devastate tourism and dimin- tection because the existing parties aren’t. Dancing in stamps,” have been allocated to water and land ish recreational fishing, yet our legislators still And we need to pass Amendment 1. Now! tight britches VIEWPOINT/RON PAUL/FORMER CONGRESSMAN or hip boots? Who would imagine that a grown, semi- Liberty, not government, macho, clod-kicking, cornbread-loving man would sit and watch spangle-clad men and women dance around for an hour or two? That’s what I asked myself about eight years ago. Today, it’s still hard for me to say key to containing Ebola d-d-dancing within earshot of other men, thinking they might take According to Forbes magazine, at least away my Man Card. 5,000 Americans contacted health care But because confession providers fearful they had contracted Ebola is good for the soul, and after the media reported that someone with guests on the Dr. Phil Ebola had entered the United States. All 5,000 show, I admit openly and cases turned out to be false alarms. In fact, with uncoerced consent despite all the hype about Ebola generated by that I watch “Dancing with the media and government officials, as of this the Stars,” or at least part writing there has only been one identified case of it, most every week. of someone contracting Ebola within the FROM It wasn’t my idea origi- United States. THE nally. It was my wife’s idea. Ebola is a dangerous disease, but it is very HOME I would’ve preferred watch- difficult to contract. Ebola spreads via direct ing “Dirty Jobs” – you contact with the virus. This usually occurs OFFICE know, where some guy through contact with bodily fluids. While the named Mike Rowe puts on Ebola virus may remain on dry surfaces for hip boots and slogs into a Phil Hudgins several hours, it can be destroyed by common bog to find out where crus- disinfectants. So commonsense precautions taceans live. Or he crawls up under a loco- should be able to prevent Ebola from spread- motive to learn what all goes into maintain- ing. ing an Amtrak train that charges twice as It is no coincidence that many of those much and takes four times as long as a countries suffering from mass Ebola out- plane. Now, that’s a man’s show. breaks have also suffered from the plagues of But “Dirty Jobs” was canceled, and dictatorship and war. The devastation wrought “Dancing with the Stars” is still going by years of war has made it impossible for strong. Maybe that means that TV watchers these countries to develop modern health care prefer tight-fitting pants to loose-fitting hip infrastructure. For example, the 14-year civil boots. war in Liberia left that country with almost no If it had been up to me, I would have trained doctors. Those who could leave the BILL SCHORR/CAGLE CARTOONS surfed the channels to find an old John war-torn country were quick to depart. Wayne movie whose plot I had forgotten. Sadly, American foreign aid props up addressed by returning responsibility for pas- town housing employees of Firestone’s (Memory is the second thing to go with age, dictators and encourages militarism in these senger safety to the airlines. After all, private Liberian plant and their families. In March, and I can’t remember the first thing.) countries. airlines have a greater incentive than does after the wife of a Firestone employee devel- Anything with John Wayne in it is a man’s President Obama’s response to the Ebola government to protect their passengers from oped Ebola symptoms, Firestone constructed show. crisis has been to send 3,000 troops to West contagious diseases. They can do so while pro- its own treatment center and implemented a I’d rather turn over to that sports chan- African countries to help with treatment and viding a safe means of travel for those seeking program of quarantine and treatment. nel that reruns the college football games I containment. Obama did not bother to seek medical treatment in the United States. This Firestone has successfully kept the Ebola saw on TV the Saturday before. That’s a congressional authorization for this overseas would remove the incentive to lie about expo- virus from spreading among its employees. As man’s show. military deployment. Nor did he bother to tell sure to the virus among those seeking to of this writing, there are only three Ebola I’d rather watch the latest debate the American people how long the mission come here for treatment. patients at Firestone’s treatment facility. between an elephant and a donkey running would last, how much it would cost or what Ebola patients in the U.S. have received Firestone’s success in containing Ebola for a spot in the nation’s jungle without a section of the Constitution authorizes him to permission from the Food and Drug shows that, far from justifying new state clue about what they could do if they got it. send U.S. troops on “humanitarian” missions. Administration to use “unapproved” drugs. action, the Ebola crises demonstrates that indi- Forget I said that. I’d rather watch danc- The people of Liberia and other countries This is a positive development. But why viduals acting in the free market can do a bet- ing. would be better off if the U.S. government left should those suffering from potentially lethal ter job of containing Ebola than can govern- And I have been watching. I also have them alone. Leave it to private citizens to diseases have to seek special permission from ments. The Ebola crisis is also another been reading a newspaper or a magazine or invest in African business and trade with the federal bureaucrats to use treatments their example of how U.S. foreign aid harms the a book, catching up on the latest ways to African people. Private investment and trade physicians think might help? And does anyone very people we are claiming to help. Limiting conserve water. I could have gone to anoth- would help these countries develop thriving doubt that the FDA’s cumbersome approval government at home and abroad is the best er room to read in private, but my recliner is free-market economies capable of sustaining a process has slowed down the development of way to protect health and freedom. in the “keeping area” of our house, an area I modern health care infrastructure. treatments for Ebola? Ron Paul is a former congressman and presi- didn’t know existed until we got one. So I’ve Legitimate concerns about protecting air- Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. has success- dential candidate. He can be reached at stayed with the TV and the recliner. line passengers from those with Ebola or fully contained the spread of Ebola among VoicesofLiberty.com. This column is distributed But I didn’t want to miss Tommy Chong other infectious diseases can best be 80,000 people living in Harbel, the Liberian by Cagle Cartoons newspaper syndicate. of Cheech and Chong fame as he shook his 76-year-old hips, gliding the floor with a beautiful blonde like two wheel dollies on greased concrete. VOICE OF THE PEOPLE I didn’t want to miss actor Alfonso Ribeiro busting out the Carlton, which, if City election voting. On Tuesday, Nov. 4 you vote chance for the voters to ask ques- opment and these improvements Chong tried it, would mean emergency at your regular polling locations. tions and meet the candidates on will happen. This will increase our shoulder surgery the next day. The time is nearing when the Supervisor of Elections Vicki Tuesday at the Council on Aging tax dollars, and make the blighted I didn’t want to miss Randy Couture, the citizens and voters of Fernandina Cannon and her staff are giving building. area more productive. This was part icon of Mixed Martial Arts and Ultimate Beach have some crucial decisions the voters and poll workers the Again, getting back to having a of the Forward Fernandina plan, Fighting Championship as he pretended to – to elect candidates who will strive tools that few of our counties have good business approach, the city and it also would benefit the devel- dance. to put our city going “Forward” and in Florida. The staff and poll work- can encourage and not discourage opment of the waterfront park and Now there’s a real man, that Randy leave those who don’t think we need ers are the best trained and the businesses from coming here and CRA area, plus the downtown area. Couture, showing people of like gender that to do the important issues. voters need to vote and help the locating their businesses. We need The railroad and city would become it’s OK to wear tight britches and spangles Voting times are not difficult city get through the difficult deci- to look at all the possibilities of get- a joint effort along with the devel- and flutter around the room like a butterfly, these days, we have absentee, early sions. ting businesses (large and small) opers to increase needed tax rev- a wounded butterfly, but a butterfly. voting – six days starting on I attended one forum so far, it plus developers to put their money enue and make a difference to the I feel much better now. Thanks for read- Tuesday and ending on Nov. 1 from was well attended, the candidates and tax dollars in Fernandina. entire area. ing my confession. 10 a.m. till 6 p.m. at four locations: were given a chance to respond to That brings back past efforts to As my infamous College Phil Hudgins is the senior editor for MLK Recreational Center, 1200 Elm the well-thought-out questions and open Alachua Street and Front Professor would say, “Things may Community Newspapers Inc., the media com- St.; James S. Page Governmental most of them did. The next forum Street for new developments, and look bad and they probably are – pany that owns the News-Leader. Complex – Yulee; Callahan County will be at City Hall on Thursday at that needs to get done quickly. just think, they could be a lot [email protected] Building, Mickler Street, Callahan; the chambers. There are people waiting for this to worse.” and Hillard Community Center, The local chapter of the AARP happen, our commissioners need John P. Megna Pecan Street. These are for early had a “Meet and Greet” informal to open the street and area for devel- Fernandina Beach HOW TO WRITE US ~ Letters must include writer’s name (printed and signature), address and telephone number for verification. Writers are normally limited to one letter in a 30-day peri- Nassau County Commissioners: od. No poems will be published. Letters Danny Leeper, District 1-Fernandina Beach, 261-8029 (h), 430-3868 (cel), email: [email protected] should be typed or printed. Not all letters are SERVING Steve Kelley, District 2-Amelia Island, Nassauville, O’Neil, 277-3948 (h), 556-0241 (cell), email: [email protected] published. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 16766, Fernandina Beach, FL., YOU Pat Edwards, District 3-Yulee, 335-0260 (cell), email: [email protected] 32035 E-mail: mparnell@fbnewsleader. com. 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8A WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 NEWS News-Leader COURT REPORT
The following report was treatment with the Veterans state of Georgia. a violation of probation being compiled by Angela Daughtry, Administration treatment facil- I Cherrie Monique Perkins served for fraudulent use of a News-Leader staff, from the Oct. ity and attend Level 2 DUI pleaded not guilty to sale or credit card and four counts of 9 court docket of Circuit Court school. His driver’s license is delivery of cocaine. violation of probation being Judge Robert M. Foster. suspended/revoked for 10 I Demetris Bernard Small served for four counts of fraud- Scam of the Week years followed by a two-year was served an affidavit ulent use of credit cards over I Denzel Malik Albertie interlock device. He must and denied a violation of pro- $100. pleaded not guilty to child neg- remain in Nassau County Jail bation being served for pos- I Garrett Ray Wilkes plead- lect. until a bed is available at the session of cannabis with intent ed guilty to possession of a con- IRS isn’t calling I A jury trial date of Oct. treatment center. He was to sell, deliver, manufacture or trolled substance without a pre- 17 was set for Peter Alexander ordered to pay $2,391 in resti- purchase and possession of scription and adjudication was Booker on a charge of armed tution, $100 to the State controlled substance para- withheld. He pleaded guilty to JOHN P. MEGNA the caller was very rude and robbery. Attorney’s Office and $50 to the phernalia. reckless driving and was adju- For the news-Leader said some words to them. I Blake Gage Brass pleaded Public Defender’s Office. I A jury trial date of Dec. 11 dicated guilty. On count one he Our first tip is: If you guilty to burglary of a dwelling I Michael Chad Hutto was was set for Nichole Lacretia- was sentenced to 18 months Seniors vs. Crime received receive a call – especially from or occupied structure, grand served an affidavit and denied Gordon Storch on charges of drug offender probation with an alert that we will share with a so-called government theft third-degree, more than two counts of violation of pro- aggravated assault with a dead- the special conditions of ran- our readers. department, or someone you $300 but less than $5,000, and bation being served for two ly weapon without intent to kill dom urinalysis and a drug/alco- Our office received a call don’t know – hang up! A gov- fraudulent use of an unautho- counts of possession of mari- and discharging a firearm from hol evaluation within 60 days from a citizen’s cell phone and ernment agency will not call rized credit card and was adju- juana with intent to sell, deliver a vehicle within 1,000 feet from and any follow-up treatment. she wanted to let everyone you asking for personal infor- dicated guilty. He was sen- or manufacture. a person. On count two he was sentenced know of this scam. She and mation, they will contact you tenced to 18 months in a state I A jury trial date of Nov. 17 I Kenneth Clifford Vennes to a year of probation, to run her husband received a call through the mail. Be aware prison with credit for time was set for Nason Vincent admitted to a violation of concurrently, with the condi- from the “IRS” saying she also that even the mail might served, to run concurrently, Jones on a charge of sale or probation being served for driv- tions that his car is impounded needed to give them some be bogus. Check before and was ordered to pay $418 in delivery of cocaine. ing with a suspended license for 30 days, he must attend additional information about responding with your person- court costs, $248 in restitution, I Clinton Wayne Lee Jr. and was adjudicated guilty. Level 2 DUI school, have an her account. The scammer al information or sending any $150 to the Public Defender’s pleaded guilty to a lesser-includ- Probation was revoked and ter- interlock device on his car for wanted to know more of their money. Office and $100 to the State ed charge of petit theft and was minated and he was sentenced one year and complete 50 hours personal information for their Second: If you have any Attorney’s Office. adjudicated guilty. He was sen- to time served in Nassau of community service. scams. doubts, call and report it. Our I Edward L. Brown will not tenced to time served in Nassau County Jail. Probation may be terminated The couple were alert number again is (904) 310- be prosecuted on a charge of County Jail and ordered to pay I Vanessa Linette Vought early after nine months if in enough not to give them 3226, or stop in at 1525 Lime grand theft. $311 in court costs and $50 to pleaded guilty to giving false compliance. He was ordered to any of the requested infor- St., Fernandina (Fernandina I Darryl Wayne Burden the State Attorney’s Office. ownership information on pay $518 in court costs and mation and immediately called Beach Police Department pleaded guilty to two counts of I David Allen McRae plead- pawned items, $300 or more, $100 to the State Attorney’s our office to report this building). Ask for Seniors vs. dealing in stolen property, two ed guilty to possession of a con- and grand theft and adjudica- Office. scam. Crime, our office is open counts of false identification of trolled substance and adjudi- tion was withheld. She was not I Shawn Andrew Wilson In further discussions, the Tuesdays and Thursdays from regulated metals property cation was withheld. He was prosecuted on a charge of deal- pleaded guilty to two counts of caller repeated his request but 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. under $300, and petit theft, sec- sentenced to 18 months drug ing in stolen property. She was sale, delivery, purchase or man- became angry and more We remind you there is no ond conviction. Sentencing is offender probation with random sentenced to time served in ufacture of marijuana and was intense toward the couple for fee – we are a Special Project Oct. 16. urinalysis and must submit to a Nassau County Jail followed by adjudicated guilty. He was sen- not responding to their of the Florida State Attorney’s I Kyle Leighton Fisher drug/alcohol evaluation with- 18 months probation. She must tenced to 18 months drug request. The couple reported Office. pleaded guilty to carrying a in 60 days and follow up with complete 50 hours of commu- offender probation with random concealed firearm and adjudi- any recommended treatment. nity service at a minimum of urinalysis and must have a cation was withheld. He plead- Probation may be terminated five hours per month. The court drug/alcohol evaluation with- HOMELESS ANIMALS... 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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 NEWS News-Leader 9A Time POLICE REPORT
This was written by Angela did not believe the patient Oct. 5, Nassau County capias, than 20 grams of marijuana, pos- stolen property. to get Daughtry of the News-Leader would die within 24 hours, but burglary, grand theft. session of drug paraphernalia. I Alex Scott Cuda, 27, from oral and written reports by could not say what would hap- I Bennie Joe Boatright, 57, I Donnie Eugene Gros- Merritt Island, Sept. 25, carry- the Nassau County Sheriff’s pen after that time. She also said 86514 Yulee Hills Road, Yulee, Ventre, 47, 76212 Nicholas ing a concealed weapon. Office, the City of Fernandina the patient’s condition was the Oct. 5, driving while license sus- Cutinha Road, Yulee, Sept. 29, I Heath Jacob Ward, 19, flu shot Beach Police Department and result of neglect, and that the pended or revoked, expired tag, Nassau County warrant, viola- Elberta, Ala., Sept. 24, Alabama other agencies. Arrest indicates bedsores, which were not being window tint violation. tion of probation/domestic bat- warrant, revocation of proba- suspicion of a crime, not guilt. cared for properly, were the I Heather Danielle Willi- tery with strangulation. tion/burglary. Flu season is almost here Anyone with information result of the patient’s staying in ams, 33, 36341 Holiday Drive, I Ashley Danielle Adams, I Willie Lamon Wilson, 36, and the Florida Department about criminal activity can con- one position for extended peri- Callahan, Oct. 4, Duval County 29, 942063 Old Nassauville Conway, S.C., Sept. 23, driving of Health urges residents tact the Fernandina Beach ods. warrant, dealing in stolen prop- Road, Fernandina Beach, Sept. with a suspended license, habit- and visitors to take precau- Police Department at 277-7342 The patient had reportedly erty, giving false verification of 29, Nassau County capias, fail- ual offender. tions to reduce their risk of or the Nassau County Sheriff’s been in the care of Lennon Scott ownership. ure to appear/petit theft second I Kenneth Clifford Vennes, infection. Influenza is a seri- Office at 225-5174 (Non- Hayman, 52, and Angelica I Marshall Ian DePriest, 31, conviction, violation of proba- 46, 2355 Will Hardee Road, ous disease that can lead to Emergency Line), 548-4009 Christine Holcombe, 42, where 85125 Elise Road, Yulee, Oct. tion/grand theft. Fernandina Beach, Sept. 23, hospitalization and some- (Administrative Receptionist), they were providing 24-hour 4, Nassau County warrant, fail- I Larry Gene Hauter, 21, Nassau County warrant, viola- times even death. or 855-725-2630 (Toll Free). care for the victim at their Yulee ure to appear/sale or delivery of Middleburg, Sept. 27, battery tion of probation/driving with Florida Department of The “We Tip” program – 1- home at 85517 Haddock Road. cocaine, failure to appear/pos- of a law enforcement officer, license suspended or revoked. Health, Nassau County rec- 800-78CRIME – also allows Hayman and Holcombe ini- session of cocaine, driving while affray, disorderly conduct. I Robery Benjamin- ommends all Floridians six callers to leave anonymous tips. tially denied a request by police license suspended or revoked, I Misty Dawn Campbell, 28, McKnight Brown, 30, months of age and older to inspect the victim’s living con- contempt of court, no valid dri- Middleburg, Sept. 27, battery Jacksonville, Sept. 23, Duval receive a flu shot each year. Newlywed ditions, but allowed police to ver’s license. of a law enforcement officer, County warrant, uttering a “Getting vaccinated is the come by the next day. I Wendy Ann Futch-Collier, affray, disorderly conduct. forged instrument. single best way to protect altercation According to the report, on 43, Atlantic Beach, Oct. 3, I Ryan Patrick Benefield, I Andrea Nichole Mitchell, yourself and your family According to a city police inspection the residence “had Nassau County warrant, viola- 40, Jacksonville, Sept. 26, Duval 34, 630 Vernon St., Fernandina against influenza,” said State report, a 41-year-old man from an extremely pungent odor of tion of probation/burglary of a County warrant, battery, writ of Beach, Sept. 22, Fernandina Surgeon General and Secre- Providence, R.I., was arrested at urine and cleaning supplies.” structure, grand theft. attachment/contempt. Beach warrant, sale of cocaine. tary of Health Dr. John the Blue Heron Inn, Fernandina The room where the victim had I Thomas Watson Hutchin- I Jeffrey Allen Weddington, I Eric Justin Nix, 24, 85355 Armstrong. Eugenia Ngo- Beach, on Sept. 26 for batter- been staying “consisted of a son, 46, 54361 Heron Road, 24, 85730 Owens Road, Lonnie Crews Road, Fernandina Seidel, Nassau Health De- ing his bride of two days. futon couch, a dresser with a Callahan, Oct. 3, warrantless Fernandina Beach, Sept. 26, Beach, Sept. 22, grand theft partment director, added, “In Police were called to the inn television set on it and an elec- arrest, violation of probation, bond surrender, dealing in vehicle, petit larceny, more than addition to getting your flu on South Seventh Street the tric floor fan ... as the room did possession of cocaine. stolen property, felony battery, $100 but less than $300, first shot or nasal mist, wash your morning of Sept. 26 by staff that not have central air or heat.” I Dustin William Ratliff, 33, false imprisonment, depriving degree. hands often and stay home said a man and woman had During questioning later that Jacksonville, Oct. 3, larceny a person from making a 911 call. I Jeffrey Thomas Miller, 49, when you are sick.” been involved in a domestic dis- day, Holcombe said she and grand theft more than $300 but I Debra Renee Riggs, 48, 45003 Vera Ave., Callahan, Sept. Vaccination to prevent pute the night before. Hayman provided 24-hour care less than $5,000, unarmed bur- 839 Mary St., Fernandina 22, possession of over 20 grams influenza is particularly A female guest had for the victim, which included glary of an unoccupied Beach, Sept. 26, Nassau County of marijuana. important for people who are approached staff at that time, bathing, changing diapers, feed- dwelling. warrant, burglary of a dwelling, I Brannon Andrue at high risk of serious com- telling them she had been ing, and cleaning her room. I Samuel Elbert Powell, 54, grand theft. Braddock, 22, Jacksonville, pos- plications from influenza, injured by her husband. Holcombe also told police the Jacksonville, Oct. 3, larceny I Anthony Reed Sergent, session of over 20 grams of mar- such as pregnant women, Police subsequently inter- victim received money through grand theft more than $300 but 36, 1007 Calle Corta, ijuana, possession of marijuana children under the age of 5 viewed the couple separately Social Security ($1,800 a month) less than $5,000, unarmed bur- Fernandina Beach, Sept. 26, with intent to sell, manufacture and people of any age with the next day. plus a pension through her glary of an unoccupied Nassau County warrant, sale of or deliver. certain chronic medical con- The woman, who was deceased husband, which was dwelling. a controlled substance. I Floyd Christopher Divens, ditions (such as asthma, dia- described as “upset and cry- deposited into a joint account I Ashley Corine Keller- I John Wayn Bass, 36, 42, 10 South 10th St., betes, or heart disease). ing,” told police she and her with Holcombe and the victim. Fanelli, 23, 996 Citrona Drive, 86498 Yulee Hills Road, Yulee, Fernandina Beach, Sept. 22, It can take up to two husband were married two days Those funds were reported- Fernandina Beach, Oct. 2, fraud- Sept. 25, violation of proba- robbery by snatching, felony weeks after vaccination for ago and were on their honey- ly supposed to be used to pro- ulent use of a credit card. tion/possession of a controlled battery. antibodies to develop in the moon. She stated they had both vide care for the victim. Hayman I Reginald Brown II, 31, substance. [email protected] body and provide protection had a lot to drink while in the also stated he provided care for 96096 Starlight Lane, Yulee, Oct. I Robert Warren Smith, 24, against influenza virus infec- downtown Fernandina Beach the victim while Holcombe was 1, Nassau County capias, viola- 56126 Boggy Trail, Callahan, tion. In the meantime, you area, and when they got back to at work. tion of probation/burglary Sept. 25, Nassau County war- A S P
are still at risk for getting the the inn the husband “became Police determined that grand theft, violation of proba- rant, violation of probation/sale, L flu. That is why it is important upset and pushed (the woman) Holcombe and Hayman’s lack of tion/burglary of a structure. manufacture or delivery of a N to get vaccinated early in the into the pool.” care was the direct cause of the I Andrea Simmons Row- controlled substance. Needs volunteers to help Nassau fall, before the flu season real- The altercation continued victim’s physical condition, and land, 37, 1821 Highland Drive, I Nicholas Adam Holden, County families who need food, shelter ly gets under way. when the newlyweds returned that they failed to take action in Fernandina Beach, Oct. 1, Clay 30, 540701 Lem Turner Road, and basic necessities. Symptoms of the flu may to their room, where the hus- providing the necessary med- County warrant, violation of pro- Callahan, Sept. 25, Duval Call: 904.261.7000 for more information. include headache, fever, band reportedly grabbed his ical services that were essen- bation/grand theft. County warrant, giving false ver- severe cough, runny nose or wife’s arm, causing a large tial to her well-being. I Antonio LaRae Young, 29, ification of ownership, dealing in 1303 JASMINE STREET FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034 body aches. Contact your bruise. During the fight, a door- Both were arrested for 86184 Augustus Ave., Yulee, health care provider imme- knob reportedly was damaged felony neglect of an elderly per- Oct. 1, fraudulent use of a cred- diately if symptoms appear. and flower arrangements were son without great bodily harm. it card. The department offers thrown about the room, after I Thomas Watson Hutchin- the following prevention tips: which the husband disappeared son, 46, 44034 Maplewood • Get vaccinated every and did not return until morn- Felony arrests Court, Callahan, Oct. 1, aggra- year since flu viruses change. ing. I Brandon Lee White, 31, vated assault. • Cover your nose and After being read his rights, Jacksonville, Oct. 5, Nassau I Matthew Michael Mc- mouth with a tissue when the husband admitted to hav- County capias, burglary, grand Clain, 20, Beazer’s Place, Yulee, you cough or sneeze. Throw ing pushed his new wife into theft. Sept. 30, vehicle grand theft, the tissue in the trash after the pool the night before and I Frederick A. Waring, 38, damage to property/criminal you use it. throwing the flowers. The man Jacksonville, Oct. 5, possession mischief $1,000 or more, • Wash your hands often also reportedly stated he was of heroin, possession of a con- unarmed burglary of an unoc- with soap and water. If soap upset about some money that trolled substance without a pre- cupied conveyance, grand theft and water are not available, was lost in the room. scription. more than $300 but less than use an alcohol-based hand The man was arrested for I Sarah Irene Harris, 25, $5,000. sanitizer. domestic battery, a misde- Easley, S.C., Oct 5, possession I Ryan Spencer Solonman, • Avoid touching your meanor, and taken to Nassau of a controlled substance with- 34, 86503 Sand Hickory Trail, eyes, nose and mouth since County Jail. out a prescription. Yulee, Sept. 29, possession of a germs are spread this way. I Kenneth Harold controlled substance without a • Avoid close contact with Morrisson Jr., 30, Jacksonville, prescription, possession of less sick people. Elderly neglect • If you or your children A man and woman from are sick with a flu-like illness, Yulee were arrested by Nassau START YOUR OWN CLEANING BUSINESS stay home for at least 24 County deputies Sept. 22 for hours after your fever is neglect of an elderly woman in It's so easy! gone, unless you need med- their care, according to a police ical care. report. Flu vaccines are offered in Deputies were called to many locations, including Baptist Medical Center Nassau doctor offices, clinics, health after a doctor contacted author- departments, retail stores, ities in reference to the poor pharmacies, health centers health of a 76-year-old patient. "Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Jacksonville" - Business Journal and through many employ- The treating physician told OUR MODEL IS PROVEN ers. 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NASSAU COUNTY – YULEE, FLORIDA location to receive a flu vac- The victim was also suffering cine. from bedsores, bruises and a The below listed found property designated as such by Florida For more information, urinary tract infection. Due to Statute 705.103 shall be declared forfeited to the County unless visit www.floridahealth. gov/ her body temperature, emer- claimed within 90 days from October 15th, 2014. Persons claim- programs-and-services/pre- gency personnel believed she ing such property must file a written claim with sufficient proof of vention/flu-prevention/ may have been deceased. rightful ownership and Driver’s License or Picture ID. This infor- index.html. The physician told police she mation must be delivered to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Property and Evidence Facility located at 76001 Bobby Moore Circle, Nassau County, Yulee Florida, Attn: Melissa L Sutton, (904) 548-4050. 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10A WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 NEWS News-Leader MARK YOUR CALENDAR: POLICE AND THEIR DOGS
Sales of the 2015 Nassau Humane Society calendar will benefit its new building campaign. The calendars feature Fernandina Beach Police officers and their dogs, most of them rescued from the NHS or other shelters. Fernandina Police Capt. Jim Norman, Rocco and Gracie, left, were selected for the cover of the 2015 Nassau Humane Society calendar. Rocco is a seven-year-old Chinese Crested and Rocco is a five-year-old Brussels Griffon. Deputy Chief Mark Foxworth and Ladybug, rescued after Mark’s wife Mary saw her photo on a social media site, far left. Sgt. Billy Haney and his dog Zeus, top left, rescued from a bad situation and now an important member of the family. Sgt. Tracey Hamilton with Izzabelle and Annabelle, top right, res- cued together after both were discarded, possibly because both are deaf. The calendars are being sold for $20 each and all proceeds go to the NHS. Calendars may be pur- chased at the shelter, police department, DON’T LITTER Fernandina Beach Animal Hospital and the Humane SPAY~ NEUTER Society’s Second Chance store. A Public Service Announcement by The News-Leader Helmut Albrecht volun- teered to be the photogra- pher. The calendars were We love when people come in our plumbing company and visit or stop in Deerwalk to locally shop. We knew it was a matter of time and it happened. printed at Amelia Island One building was hit by a delivery truck damaging Crump's Barbershop and Graphics. scaring their customers. We ask that all drivers take care, watch where they PHOTOS BY HELMUT ALBRECHT are going and don't go over 5 mph while visiting us. Drive slowly, especially watch for children and other pedestrians. Please do not hit them or our build- ings. [email protected]. Come by the coffee is on.
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OUTDOORS / TIDES
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 NEWS-LEADER / FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA Pirates capture back-to-back district championships trict were West Nassau (381) the regional tournament, FBHS, Yulee and Terry Parker (389). where we hope to be state Fernandina Beach High bound,” FBHS Coach head to region School senior Eric Shelly was Christina Steffen said. the district medalist. He post- The state tournament is BETH JONES ed a 74. Capturing second Nov. 3-5 at Mission Inn News-Leader place in a scorecard tiebreak- Resort, Las Colinas course. er was Harrison Wells of The Pirates (14-1) suffered The Pirate golf team cap- FBHS with a 76. He tied with their lone loss of the season tured consecutive district teammate Drew Rountree. to Bolles. FBHS defeated titles with Monday’s victory at Brandon Mitchell of West Bishop Kenny, West Nassau, the Fernandina Beach Golf Nassau was fourth with a 77. Trinity Christian, Providence Club. The Pirates carded a Yulee’s Justin Morris was sev- and Yulee during the regular 304 to advance to the regional enth after a scorecard tie- season. Shelly was medalist tournament Tuesday at the breaker. He shot a 78 to tie against West Nassau (37) and Holiday Golf Club. with FBHS’s Justin Going. Trinity (39); Wells was medal- Also advancing to region “I am very proud of the ist in another Trinity matchup were Yulee (second with a boys defending their title, (38), against Providence (36) SUBMITTED 342) and Stanton (349). back-to-back district champs, and another match with West District champions from FBHS include, from left, Harrison Wells, Eric Shelly, Also competing in the dis- and taking their next step to Nassau (38). Heyward Burnett, Justin Going and Drew Rountree. Warriors spoil Pirates’ homecoming, 43-26 Yulee shut out by the Trojans BETH JONES News-Leader
The Pirates hosted cross- county rival West Nassau Friday for homecoming. The visiting Warriors spoiled homecoming, beating the one-win Pirates 43-26. The Fernandina Beach High School football team (1- 6) heads to Taylor County Friday night for its second district matchup of the sea- son. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. The Pirates are idle next week and cap the season at home with Madison County Oct. 31. • The Yulee Hornets trav- eled to Ribault for another district matchup of the sea- son. They were shut out 14-0 by the Trojans. “I was really proud of the PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER effort our guys gave,” said Devin Bulna, left, at quarterback Friday night for the FBHS Pirates. A pair of Pirate defenders wrap up a Warrior, right. The Pirate offense in for- Bobby Ramsay, head football mation, below left. Tyreke Hubbard, below right, after scoring a Pirate touchdown. coach at Yulee High School. “They really played their hearts out. We just couldn’t finish some of our more pro- ductive drives. “Ribault is a very talented team, on defense in particu- lar. Our defense, I thought, gave us a great chance to win the game, but on offense, we just couldn’t sustain anything over the course of the game. We also had a few injuries, but I was proud of how some of the other guys stepped up.” Dennis Borregginne anchored the defense with 11 tackles, four assists and a quarterback sack. Christian Anderson had six stops. Isiah Leverett had five tackles and a sack. Jamari Peacock had 15 carries for 68 rushing yards; Kydrin Huguley had three for 24 yards; A.J. Damiano, three for 27; and Bryce Oldaker had a pair of receptions for 32 yards. play at Baker County Friday that has a lot of talent, and is anyone we have played this with me and how I help the ble. We have to create some The Hornets are on the night at 7 p.m. young,” Ramsay said. “They year. Our own offense has to coaches and players to sup- big plays; they have been road again this week. They “Baker County is a team offensively are as good as make some changes, starting port them as much as possi- lacking the last two weeks.”
PEEWEE POWER
PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER The Fernandina Beach Pop Warner Junior Peewees hosted Union County Saturday and remain unbeaten on the season. Josiah Rauls in action, right, and Dane Puca carries the ball, far right. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
2B WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 SPORTS News-Leader RECREATION Hot shots game of day for Fernandina ladies ROUNDUP Hot shots was the game FERNANDINA BEACH played Sept. 30 with the GOLF NEWS PARKS & RECREATION Fernandina Beach Women’s DEPARTMENT Golf Association. Nancy most money for BBBSNEFL OPEN ADULT VOLLEY- Meadow won flight A, Pat and carry the lowest tourna- BALL at Peck Gym Aylor took second and Vicki ment net score. Tuesdays and Fridays from Galpin third. Big Brothers Big Sisters in 7-9 p.m., $2/ day city resi- Flight B winners were Nassau County community dent, $5 non-city. YOUTH VOLLEYBALL Terri Wright, first place; partners include the Nassau Helen Hirsch, second; and a at Peck Gym Tuesdays and County Sheriff’s Office and Fridays from 3-5 p.m. for tie for third between Betsy RockTenn. Corporate spon- Montgomery and JaVene school and club teams. sors include First Coast Play-ers must have adult Lamb. Community Bank, Rayonier, Flight C teams had ties as coach or adult supervision. Walmart, Ameris Bank, Rick Call at least 24 hours in well. Sharon Sheets Long and Keffer Jeep-Chrysler-Dodge Jean Taylor tied for first. advance: 310-3353. $2/day and AlphaGraphics. city resident, $5 non-city Jayne Paige and Joyce Tonti For information about the resident. tied for third place. 19th annual Reggie Hunt OPEN INDOOR SOC- Memorial Golf Classic, to reg- CER at Peck Gym Wednes- Reggie Hunt memorial ister a team or become a days from 6-8 p.m., $2 city sponsor, contact Rainey residents, $5 non-city. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Crawford, Nassau County OPEN BASKETBALL at Northeast Florida will host area manager, at (904) 485- Peck Gym Monday, the 19th annual Reggie Hunt 0126 or rcrawford@bbbsne- Wednes-day, Thursday Memorial Golf Classic Oct. 24 fl.org. from 11 a.m.- 5:45 p.m. and at the Amelia River Golf Club. SUBMITTED Tuesday and Friday from 11 The event is held annually Playing in the Fernandina Beach Women’s Golf Association member-guest tournament a.m.-2 p.m., based on court in Nassau County in memory Starting Point tourney Sept. 23 were, from left, Debbie Engers, Mary Ann Dossin, member Terri Wright and availability. of William Reginald Hunt Jr., Sponsorships are now Debbie Bressette. MAHARAJ TENNIS a former Fernandina Beach available for the fourth annual • Junior clinics through High School student-athlete Starting Point Golf Tourna- De-cember (Monday-Thurs- and six-year participant in the ment and the agency is look- abuse services for children and substance abuse treat- 31. Register early as the tour- day): Level 1 (Monday/ Big Brothers Big Sisters of ing for local companies inter- and teens, including school ment services to children, nament is limited to 144 play- Wednesday from 3-3:45 Northeast Florida in Nassau ested in supporting mental and home-based programs. teens and adults in Nassau ers. p.m., ages 4-8) and Level 2 County. health programs for children. In addition to sponsor- County. Serving more than Proceeds support the (Monday/Wednesday from 3:45-4:30 p.m., ages 6-10), Big Brothers Big Sisters in Each year, the tournament ships, many local firms are 3,700 individuals each year, Navy Seal Foundation, which $48 city residents, $64 non- supporting the event with Starting Point is a non-profit provides immediate and ongo- Nassau County relies on pri- raises funds to support sub- city. Level 3 (Tuesday/ vate donations and communi- stance abuse and mental hole sponsorships and dona- agency. ing support and assistance to Thursday from 3:30-4:30 ty support to positively affect health programs for Nassau tions to the silent auction. the Navy Special Warfare p.m., ages 9-14), $64 city the lives of children facing County children. Each year, the silent auction Navy Seal tourney community and their families. residents, $80 non-city. adversity. Programs focus on The tournament will take includes donated items such Event sponsorships are Level 4 (Tuesday/ Thursday academic success, positive place Nov. 3 at Amelia as gift certificates to salons, slated for Nov. 8 available. All donations are from 4:30-6 p.m., ages 11 behaviors, job readiness and National Golf & Country Club golf courses and restaurants, The fourth annual Navy welcome and tax-deductible. and up), $96 city residents, more. beginning with registration at as well as gift baskets, event Seal Foundation Golf Classic Contact Mike Clower at $120 non-city. Level 5 Registration for the 19th 11 a.m. and capping off with a tickets, merchandise and art- will be held at Long Point at 261-2217 or clowerm@bell- (Monday/Wednesday from annual Reggie Hunt Memor- barbecue and silent auction. work. The Amelia Island Club Nov. south. net or Larry Byrd at 4:30-6 p.m., ages 11 and up ial Golf Classic begins at Sponsorships are available For information on the 8. This event is open to the 753-0457 or mlarrybyrd127 - high school and USTA 12:30 p.m. with a 1 p.m. shot- at four different levels and tournament, contact chair public. Fee is $300 per player. @gmail.com for information tournament players), $96 gun start. A reception with include player spots, dinner Cherie Billings at 277-2995 or The tournament concludes on the event. city residents, $120 non- prizes will be held following and beverages and sponsor email golftournament@ with dinner and a silent auc- Registration information city. the tournament, including recognition. spbh.org. tion. for the tournament is avail- • Adult clinics (Monday- prizes and recognition for the Starting Point provides Starting Point Behavioral Registration for the golf able at www.ameliaisland- Thursday and Saturday): top three teams that raise the mental health and substance Health provides mental health tournament is open until Oct. navysealfoundation.org. ROUND Continued on 4B
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 SPORTS News-Leader 3B COUNTY CHAMPS SPORTS SHORTS Trout tournament Test your shooting skills against Sheriff Bill Leeper, fellow law enforcement officers and The Nassau Sport Fishing Association’s area leaders while helping raise money for 28th annual Trout Tournament will be held NCSO Charities to benefit the community. Nov. 7-8. The final registration and the Form a four-person team for $500 or a two- mandatory captain’s meeting will be held at person team for $300. Sponsorships are Tiger Point Marina Nov. 7, starting at 6:30 available. p.m. For information or to sign up, contact Larry Check-out will be from Fernandina Harbor Boatwright at 548-4027 or email at Marina Nov. 8 from safe light to 8 a.m. The [email protected]. weigh-in will be at the Tiger Point Marina on Egans Creek. The weigh-in line opens at 3:30 p.m. and closes at 4:30 p.m. Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame The awards dinner will also be held at University of Georgia legends Pat Dye and Tiger Point Marina Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. There Ben Zambiasi and University of Florida leg- are three prize categories that will pay three ends Louis Oliver and James Bates will be places — first ($575), second ($300) and third inducted into the Georgia-Florida Hall of ($150). Largest trout, aggregate (three trout) Fame Oct. 31 at EverBank Field. and slam (redfish, trout and flounder). The honorees will be in attendance at the There will also be a trout lady angler award Merrill Lynch-Bank of America Hall of Fame (17 and up) — first place, $150; second, $50 Luncheon presented by Ruth’s Chris The youth category is for kids 16 years old Steakhouse Oct. 31 in the West Club at Ever and under and will pay prizes and award tro- Bank Field. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 phies for first ($100), second ($80), third SUBMITTED PHOTOS a.m. Tickets are $60 and table sponsorships The varsity include, from left, Linzie LaFavor, Jessica Bradley, Gracie Mixon, Gracie ($70), fourth ($50), fifth (rod and reel). are available for $600. The deadline to order Berglund, Tayler O’Quinn, Baleigh Higginbotham, Jaelyn Harding, Madison Vanzant, All prize money is based on 38 entries and tickets and sponsorships is Oct. 24. Aria Treanor, Jordan Bell, Charlott Watson, Sydney Friedman and Bianca Dawson. will be adjusted up or down, if necessary. The ceremony celebrates the many talents Register online at http://nsfafish.net/event- and careers of the stars of this legendary 1733298/. All major credit cards are accepted. rivalry. Past inductees are showcased in the Manual registration forms are available and Hall of Fame, located in the lobby of the can be returned to Atlantic Seafood (city boat Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. Lady Hornets sweep FBMS ramp), Leaders & Sinkers (Egans Creek The annual Georgia-Florida game will be Marina) or Amelia Island Bait & Tackle (1925 played Nov. 1 at EverBank Field. S. 14th St.) or turned in at the captain’s meet- ing. They are also available on the website at http://nsfafish.net. The tournament director Sailing Club meets for county championships this year is Marvin Leininger. The Amelia Island Sailing Club meets the first Tuesday at the Kraft Athletic Club at Ten Sign up for YBA hoops Acres. Social hour at 6:30 p.m., meeting at Yulee JV, 7:30 p.m. For information, contact Commo- The Yulee Basketball Association registra- dore Roger Henderson at (904) 624-2711 or tion for the 2014-15 season is now open. For [email protected] or visit varsity girls information and to register visit www.Yulee www.ameliaislandsailing.org. Basketball.org. All athletes must register online no later than Nov. 7. A mandatory try- Upward Basketball take crowns out/skills assessment is Nov. 9 (10U 1-3 p.m.) (12U 2-4 p.m.) (15U 3-5 p.m.). Early registra- Upward Basketball and Cheerleading reg- Both varsity and junior tion is highly recommended as the number of istration at First Baptist Fernandina is now varsity volleyball teams from athletes for tryouts and participation in the open for kids in kindergarten through sixth Yulee Middle School beat YBA is limited. grade. Fernandina Beach Middle Coaches and volunteers are needed. There are no travel teams and just a one- School to capture the Nassau Contact [email protected]. hour practice and one-hour game each week. County titles. Coaches use practices and games to teach The seatings of both teams and build basketball skills while making sure leading up to the finals were The JV includes, back row from left, Coach Cooper, Bassmasters meet the kids have fun. Kids will also learn team- as follows: Emily Sheperis, Nadiyah Richards, Carley Boyles, Nassau Bassmasters, associated with the work and build self-esteem in the basketball YMS’s junior varsity team Emma Daniel, Christa Pritchard, Faith Nevin, Rebecca Florida Bass Federation, the Bass Federation leagues and kids basketball camps, making defeated Callahan Middle Lundy; front row, Savannah Rowell, Allysa McRae, and the FLW, meets the first Tuesday of every for a positive sports experience. School and FBMS defeated Valerie Healey, Alexis Hayden, Abigale Cooner and month at the Pig Bar-B-Que restaurant in Deadline for registration is Nov. 22. This Hilliard to place them in the Carlynn Williams. Callahan at 7 p.m. Membership into the club year, basketball shorts and cheerleading championship match. is open to anyone 16 and older. mock turtlenecks are included at no additional In the championship Call Bob Schlag at (912) 729-2282 in cost. Early registration (before Oct. 30) is $75. match, Yulee won the first dina and Bolles once and Gracie Mixon and Tayler Kingsland, Aaron Bell at (904) 545-5092 in After Oct. 30, the fee is $90. game 25-18 and the second Hilliard twice. They defeated O’Quinn led the squad in Callahan or Tim McCoy at 261-3735 in First Baptist, Fernandina is located at 1600 26-24 for the county title. Fernandina and Bolles in the serves and sets while Jessica Fernandina Beach for information. S. Eighth St. Visit http://Upward. FBFirst.com Nadiyah Richards led in last games of the season and Bradley and Baleigh Higgin- or drop by the church office during regular serving while Emily Sheperis defeated Hilliard in the semifi- botham dominated on the net business hours and pick up a registration and Allysa McRae dominated nal round, sending them to with blocks and hits. Jaelyn Sheriff’s Shootout form. on the net with seven hits the final. Harding, Madison Vanzant The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office and each. FBMS beat Callahan in the and Gracie Berglund kept NCSO Charities are sponsoring the second The varsity girls were other semifinal. everything under control with annual Sheriff’s Shootout sporting clay tour- NSFA meetings seeded third going into the YMS won the first game of their great offensive and nament Nov. 7 at Amelia Shotgun Sports in The Nassau Sport Fishing Association playoffs. They had a great run the championship 25-7 and defensive passes. Yulee. holds its monthly business meetings on the the last two weeks of the sea- FBMS won the second 25-22. Coach Sandy Catto of YMS Registration starts at 9 a.m.; shooting second Wednesday at Kraft Ten Acres, son. YMS clinched the county title said this has been one of the begins at 10 a.m. with the awards ceremony 961023 Buccaneer Trail, Fernandina Beach. Early in the season the with a 16-14 victory in the most competitive seasons in a at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch. All partici- The social get-togethers are held on the varsity girls lost to Fernan- third game. long time. pants will receive a hat and T-shirt. fourth Wednesday.
MASTER RUNNER
SUBMITTED Shawn Svehla, left, took first place in the male masters category Sept. 27 during the Ben Byrns Runway Rally at the city airport. He finished in 20:03. There were more than 580 runners in the run to bring attention to the cause of the Ben Byrns Foundation and to raise funds for local causes. Also capturing titles were William Weaver, 18, of Fernandina Beach, first overall men’s, 18:21; Robin Lentz, 34, Fernandina Beach, first overall women’s, 21:57; and Evangelica Palacios Rico, 43, mas- ters women, 25:27. All other times can be viewed at www.1stplacessports.com or www.benbyrns.com under events.
2014 SCHEDULES
FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH Oct. 18 AMELIA INVITATIONAL 8:00 SCHOOL Oct. 22 District 3-2A Boys Golf Nov. 6 Region 1-2 at Pensacola Oct. 21 Regional Nov. 15 State 2A at Tallahassee Nov. 3-5 State FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH YULEE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL Varsity Football Junior Varsity Football Oct. 17 at Baker County* 7:00 Oct. 16 at Hilliard 6:00 Oct. 24 BISHOP KENNY* (SR) 7:00 Oct. 23 YULEE 6:00 Oct. 30 at Stanton* 7:00 Nov. 7 at West Nassau 7:30 FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH *District SCHOOL Varsity Football YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Oct. 17 at Taylor County* 7:30 Junior Varsity Football Oct. 31 MADISON* 7:00 Oct. 16 BISHOP KENNY 6:00 *District Oct. 23 at Fernandina Beach 6:00 FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOOL Volleyball Football Oct. 16 at Ponte Vedra 5:30/6:30 Oct. 22 at Bolles 5:00 Oct. 20-23 District 4-4A at WNHS
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4B WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 SPORTS News-Leader OUTDOORS
PHOTOS BY TERRY LACOSS/SPECIAL Skip Swain, above left, and Justin Paulk are pictured with a first-place aggregate sea trout catch during the 2013 NSFA Trout Tournament. Michael Liddell, below left, and Chuck Hejduk with a 2013 first-place catch of flounder, redfish and sea trout that weighed 14.5 pounds. The pair of skilled backcountry fishermen annually fish in the NSFA Trout Tournament. Competitors in the upcoming 28th annual NSFA Trout Tournament will be targeting giant sea trout like the one young Mathew Schartz is pictured with, left.
NSFA hosting 28th annual trout tourney he popular Nassau thought that Sport Fishing Dad had Association 28th hooked a big T annual Trout red as his Tournament will get under- big fish way Nov. 7 with a mandatory pulled real captain’s meeting. Fishing hard and teams can also sign up for the stayed deep. event at the meeting, which However, will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the when the big Tiger Point Marina. OUTDOORS speck came Entry fee is $120 per boat to the sur- with cash prizes being award- Terry Lacoss face, we all ed for several species of back- became real water and nearshore saltwa- excited and I told Dad not to ter gamefish, including sea lose that big trout.” trout, flounder and redfish. The fishy waters of Egans The most coveted award Creek offer excellent sea typically goes to the angler trout fishing during the fall who catches the largest sea fishing season when school- Marys jetty rocks, the little will produce tournament-size category with $575 for first $80, third $70, fourth $50 and trout. During last year’s big ing mullet and a big run of jetties located at the southern sea trout. When a flood tide is place, $300 for second and fifth-place youth will win a event shrimp are the main attrac- tip of Amelia Island, the deep taking place, casting a surface $150 for third. In the three- brand new fishing rod and Ed Pennington weighed in tion for tournament-size sea channels located at the foot of plug including the Chug Bug trout aggregate category reel combo. the largest sea trout of the trout. both Amelia Island paper or Zara Spook will certainly there are also three places Lady angler honors will event at 5.12 pounds. Robin However, there are several mills and Tiger Basin. land tournament-size sea with $575 for first, $300 for also be up for grabs with $100 Pennington, Jason other Amelia Island hot spots A favorite fishing tech- trout into your boat’s live well. second and $150 for third. being awarded to the first- Pennington and Brayden to tempt big specks, including nique for catching big trout Other lures that work well Finally, $575 will be paid for place lady angler 17 years old Rosenbatt were also fishing the mouth of Sawpit Creek remains fishing with large live for sea trout include the 52- first-place slam, $300 for sec- and older weighing in the aboard the winning boat. where the Nassau Bridge cre- baits, including shrimp, MR Mirr-0-Lure in the mullet ond and $150 for third. In the largest sea trout. Second- “We anchored up at the ates a perfect ambush point croaker, menhaden, mullet color pattern and suspending slam category the heaviest place lady angler will take 14th Street Bridge and drifted for big sea trout. The Shave and large shrimp if available. minnow-type plugs like the weight of one redfish, one sea home $50. live shrimp deep all day,” Bridge also harbors a deep Live baits can be drifted rapala Count Down minnow. trout and one flounder is cal- All cash awards are based Jason Pennington said. “Dad pass with bridge pilings under a float or simply free High tide arrives at 9:31 a.m. culated. on a minimum of 38 paid tour- hooked the big trout when where sea trout school when lined without a weight into on tournament day with a low Youth fishermen 16 and nament boats. the tide started back in and a big feed is on and the tide is the fishy waters. tide taking place at 3:32 p.m. under will be fishing for Visit www.nsfafish.net or was running strong during running. Casting lures into these There will be three places larges sea trout with first call Marvin Leininger at (904) mid afternoon. I actually Also included are the St. same sea trout waters also paid in the largest sea trout place paying $100, second 923-7201.
Mondays from 6-7:30 p.m. To register or for informa- 6:30 p.m., Saturday from 8 short classroom session and of Aikido. Aikido emphasizes ROUND From 2B Women’s intermediate/ad- tion, email michelemaha a.m.-4 p.m. trying scuba in pool with a movement that blends with Women’s beginner/intermedi- vanced drills Tuesdays from @msn.com or call 548-1472. AQUATICS PADI Instructor. Ages 8 and the movement of the attack, ate Mondays from 8-9 a.m. 6:15-7:45 p.m. Cost is $10 per Schedule and description of • FALL HOMESCHOOL- up. $50/person city residents, joint manipulation and throws. Intermediate strokes Wed- person per hour for one-hour clinics available at the Atlantic ERS’ CLINIC at Atlantic pool $62 non-city. Call to schedule. Aikido uses the power and nesdays from 8-9 a.m. and 9- clinics and $15/person for 1 Center or on the city’s web- Tuesdays and Thursdays • PADI SCUBA OPEN momentum of the attack, 10:30 a.m.; Saturdays from 9- 1/2-hours clinics. Pre-registra- site, www.fbfl.us. from 11-11:50 a.m. through WATER CERTIFICATION: against the attacker, quickly 10:30 a.m. tion required (minimum of • Central Park tennis court Nov. 20. Ages 4 and up. Private and group instruction neutralizing the assault with- Intermediate drills Tues- three persons/clinic). gate keys can be checked out Swimmers must be able to available. $275 (additional out inflicting injury. Instructor days from 8-9:30 a.m.; • Private lessons can be at the Atlantic Center with a demonstrate endurance by check-out dive fee). Partici- Dan Kelly is a retired U.S. Thursdays from 9-10:30 a.m.; scheduled with Head Profes- $5 deposit. Deposits are re- completing 25 yards continu- pants must provide their own Marshal specializing in wit- and Saturdays from 10-11:30 sional Vishnu Maharaj or an fundable if keys are returned ously and unassisted in order masks, snorkels, fins, booties, ness and dignitary protection, a.m. Intermediate/advanced assistant professional. $60 an within 1 year. to register. Cost is $25/month and weight belts. Ages 10 and with over 25 years training in drills clinics Thursdays from 6- hour with head professional, • Atlantic Center hours are city residents, $31 non-city. up. Schedule available at the Aikido. He is also a certified 7:30 p.m. Men’s doubles clinic $50/hour with assistant pro. Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.- For information, email Kathy Atlantic Center. Defensive Tactics Instructor Russell ([email protected]). INSTRUCTED PRO- by the Federal Law AQUA 1 and DEEP GRAMS Enforcement Training Center FERNANDINA BEACH TIDES WATER AEROBICS at • KARATE at the Peck in Glynco, Ga. Classes: Atlantic Pool Center, 1st Floor Instructors’ Tuesdays and Thursdays Tides, Sun & Moon: October 15-22 , 2014 • Aqua 1 (shallow water) Studio. Japanese Shotokan from 6:30-8 p.m. Ages 14 and classes are Monday-Friday Karate classes with Sensei up. $50/month city residents, Moonrise 12:10A High 2:31A 7.64’ Moonrise 3:38A High 6:02A 8.07’ from 10-10:55 a.m. Deep Jerry Williamson, a sixth- $55 non-city. For information Wed. Sunrise 7:28A Low 8:26A 3.00 Sun. Sunrise 7:30A Low 12:04P 3.12’ water classes (aqua fitness degree Shotokan black belt call Dan at 904-400-1498 or Moonset 1:59P HIgh 2:57P 8.19’ Moonset 4:26P belts required) Monday, with over 30 years of instruc- email Last Quarter 3:13P High 6:23P 8.31’ Wednesday and Friday from tion experience. Improve your [email protected]. 10/15 Low 9:13P 3.19’ 10/19 Sunset 6:50P Sunset 6:54P 11-11:55 a.m., Tuesday/ fitness level, self-control, and TAI CHI & CHI KUNG at Moonrise 1:02A High 3:22A 7.57’ Moonrise 4:31A Low 12:26A 2.99’ Thursday from 9-9:55 a.m. self-image while learning self- the Peck Center, 2nd Floor Thurs. Sunrise 7:28A Low 9:23A 3.13 Mon. Sunrise 7:31A HIgh 6:53A 8.39’ Monthly, one class/day: $50 defense. Classes are from Instructors’ Studio. Lower Moonset 2:39P HIgh 3:48P 8.08’ 10/20 Moonset 5:00P Low 12:54P 3.03’ city residents, $63 non-city 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Mondays blood pressure, improve circu- 10/16 Sunset 6:53P Low 10:05P 3.22’ Sunset 6:49P HIgh 7:12P 8.49’ residents. Monthly, two class- and 3:30-5:00 p.m. on Wed- lation, achieve better balance es/day: $60 city residents, nesdays. Ages 6 and up. City and strength, and reduce Moonrise 1:54A High 4:15A 7.63’ Moonrise 5:24A Low 1:09A 2.85’ $75 non-city. $5/day for one residents: $40/month. Non- stress with these traditional Fri. Sunrise 7:29A Low 10:19A 3.18 Tues. Sunrise 7:32A HIgh 7:40A 8.70’ class city residents, $6 non- city residents: $45/month. Chinese methods for improv- Moonset 3:17P HIgh 4:40P 8.07 Moonset 5:34P Low 1:41P 2.91’ city. $10/day for two classes Uniforms available through ing and maintaining health & 10/17 Sunset 6:52P Low 10:53P 3.18’ 10/21 Sunset 6:48P HIgh 7:57P 8.64’ city resident, $12 non-city. the instructor. Call Jerry at wellness. Traditional 108 pos- • PRIVATE SWIMMING 753-3605. Register at the ture form, Chi Kung medita- High 5:09A 7.80’ Moonrise 6:18A Moonrise 2:46A Low 1:51A 2.70’ LESSONS ages 2-adults. 30- Atlantic Center. tion, and pushing hands are Sat. Sunrise 7:30A Low 11:12A 3.17’ Wed. Sunrise 7:33A HIgh 8:24A 8.95’ minute single session: $20 AIKIDO SELF-DEFENSE taught by instructor John Moonset 3:52P HIgh 5:33P 8.16’ Moonset 6:09P Low 2:25P 2.78’ city resident, $25 non-city. 4- at the Peck Center, 1st Floor Cipriani. Daytime, evening, 10/18 Sunset 6:51P Low 11:40P 3.10’ 10/22 Sunset 6:47P HIgh 8:39P 8.74’ pack: $60 city resident, $75 Instructors’ Studio. “You could and weekend classes avail- Tide calculations are for Amelia River, Fernandina Beach. No corrections are necessary. non-city. 8-pack: $100 city beg for mercy from a violent able: Sun & Moon events are also calculated for Fernandina Beach, although actual times may vary because of land masses. resident, $125 non-city. Sche- criminal, hide under the bed, • Mondays: 11 a.m.-12 dule lesson at Atlantic Center. or you could fight back. But p.m. SCUBA CLASSES at are you prepared? You have a • Wednesdays: 11 a.m.-12 Atlantic Pool duty to protect yourself.” p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. • DISCOVER SCUBA These are the words of Sheriff • Thursdays: 6-8 p.m. EXPERIENCE/BUBBLE David Clarke, Milwaukee $40/month city residents, BLOWERS PROGRAM: A County, WI. Be prepared and $42 non-city. For information, one- to two-hour introductory protect yourself through the contact John (904-583-0677, experience that consists of a gentle, yet powerful martial art [email protected]).
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