Stanley Bunch, ‘The Christmas Tree Man’ PAMELA BUSHNELL Holiday Home Tour Had Become a News-Leader Regular Customer

WEEKEND Parade and American Legion ‘The Story of EVENTS holiday events steak dinner Christmas’ PAGE 1B PAGE 2B PAGE 4B

$1.00

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 / 18 PAGES, 2 SECTIONS • fbnewsleader.com OHPA interim attorney warns board JUST A DRILL about its own policy and Sunshine Law RANDY COTTLE Miriam Hill, quickly stepped in regard- Cole made a motion for Sturgess to draft For the News-Leader ing compliance with Florida’s Sunshine the letter. Commissioner Scott Hanna Law. “I’m just advising you as a board seconded it. What began Wednesday as an innocu- tonight,” Hill said. “So what’s been on After Sturgess asked for any dis- ous nod from the Ocean Highway and the agenda … general headings that say cussion on the motion, Commissioner Port Authority in support of port opera- there’s going to be a report from the Danny Fullwood asked, “Are we in legal tor Worldwide Terminals Fernandina’s operator. And so now you want to – I’m bounds here?” proposal of a new bond issue quick- hearing a discussion about maybe a new Hill answered, “If you’re going to ly escalated into a possible Florida motion to approve the drafting of a letter prepare the letter and then, prior to its Sunshine Law violation. on this side of the table. adoption, there’s the opportunity, seven- OHPA Chairman Bob Sturgess “But what you could ask for in day notice for the public to view it, then sought to pass a motion to draft and response would be that Mr. Ragucci pre- I have no problem with that.” sign a letter expressing support for a pare something in writing that you’re Sturgess persisted. “The seven-day bond issue by naming the OHPA as a going to take an action as a public body notice requirement is for us to pres- “conduit issuer.” Sturgess did so after – that thing you’re voting on be put on ent prior to a public meeting anything Worldwide Terminals Fernandina CEO the website so that the public can see it that’s electronically available seven days Christopher Ragucci assured the board for seven days where you express sup- before having that meeting,” he said. that the OPHA, as a conduit issuer, could port for something.” Hill added, “The “Did I state the statute correctly?” benefit from a bond issue with zero risk. public is going to read about it in the “You’re citing the statute, but I think “As a conduit issuer – as I understand newspaper. Your policy is seven days, it’s actually a rule of procedure in your it – not only are you not the obligor or and that’s your policy.” adopted rules,” Hill advised. “Seven the borrower, but you get to charge a Sturgess, who is also an attorney, days.” fee,” Ragucci said. “And I believe that rebutted. “Well, we’re not – I think we’re “It’s a statute,” Sturgess argued. you get the fee at the closing or out of not taking action on it,” he said. “And Hill reminded Sturgess, “Well, you the proceeds, and I also think you might more than anything else, a different way also have adopted it specifically in your be able to be entitled to some portion of of looking at this, from what I under- rules.” each payment in the form of an adminis- stand (from) Mr. Ragucci, is that we’re Sturgess let out a seemingly exas- tration fee or whatever they call it. And just keeping ourselves in the game as a perated breath. “Okay, well … there’s a MICHAEL MILLER/NEWS-LEADER again, this is not a commitment. This is potential conduit issuer.” motion and a second. Any more discus- Fernandina Police Chief James Hurley said his department conducted just expressing a positive intention that Hill responded bluntly, “If you’re vot- sion?” a drill at Fernandina Beach High School Thursday morning to test you would be interested to be the con- ing, you’re taking action.” Hill then added, “I’ve also heard from readiness of officers and school personnel. Hurley said no advance duit issuer of such a bond issue.” After further discussion between the warning was provided to the community in order to maintain the The board’s interim legal counsel, board and Ragucci, Commissioner Mike OHPA Continued on 5A integrity of the drill. Old hospital site could host affordable housing PAMELA BUSHNELL and voices to the conversation. News-Leader The concept of community land trusts typically involves a 99-year lease The Nassau County Board of County agreement on publicly owned or private- Commissioners has authorized the ly donated property thereafter admin- exploration of using the county-owned istered and maintained by a nonprofit vacant land on North 14th Street where agency that oversees the property. the old Humphries Memorial Hospital Because the cost of land is not included once stood as a possible site for work- in improvements, the sale of homes or force housing. Their one stipulation is rents of multifamily units developed they want any housing developed at the means they can be offered more inex- site to be protected long term for use as pensively. Buyers agree to a formula affordable housing. whereby part of the future resale value One mechanism being used for of the property goes back to into the that purpose by other communities in trust to allow it to remain “affordable” Florida is the creation of community for the next buyer. The nonprofit agency land trusts. A workshop hosted by the can be one created for that purpose, or county’s Affordable Housing Advisory it can be an already existing nonprofit Committee on Monday addressed the entity. role of community land trusts as a strat- The presenters pointed out that egy for creating and preserving afford- county SHIP funds could be invested ROBERT FIEGE/NEWS-LEADER able housing opportunities. once in a property that would remain The site of the old Humphries Memorial Hospital on North 14th Street, near the intersection with Atlantic Among the 20 persons attending affordable housing stock in perpetuity. Avenue, in Fernandina Beach. The county-owned parcels making up the site, totaling approximately two the event were representatives from In the course of the discussion, sev- acres, could become a new affordable housing development. The idea met with a positive response at a coun- the Florida Housing Coalition, county eral ideas emerged as to how the county ty-city committee meeting on affordable housing this week. The property had at one time been considered as staff, housing committee members and could proceed with the idea without the a new home for the Nassau County Council on Aging, but instead of constructing a new building the NCCOA interested citizens. The highly produc- recently moved into 1901 Island Walkway. tive workshop attracted some new faces AFFORDABLE Continued on 6A Stanley Bunch, ‘The Christmas Tree Man’ PAMELA BUSHNELL Holiday Home Tour had become a News-Leader regular customer. Only twice in 36 years did Bunch nown to three generations of advertise his Christmas tree business. Fernandina Beach residents He developed a loyal following of fami- as “The Christmas Tree lies that came year after year. “The KMan,” Stanley Bunch can tell main attraction for me was seeing the you about trees – all kinds of trees, same people year to year. I sold to not just the Christmas kind. With a three generations in some families,” degree in forestry, Bunch worked in he said. forest management for Rayonier for 34 “The only kind of Christmas tree years. For even longer, he grew and we can grow locally is red cedar. sold Christmas trees as a side business That’s what I grew at my place. When from his home on Sycamore Lane. Now people started preferring other kinds retired from both activities, Bunch of trees – like the Frasier and Douglas agreed to share some memories of the firs – I couldn’t grow them here, so season with the News-Leader. I got some land in North Carolina to First, how not to tree your new plant them. A friend with a truck and I tree: “The worst thing people can do would go up there every Thanksgiving to a live Christmas tree is to drive it to harvest, and we would bring back a home from the lot on top of the car. hundred or so.” It’s the fastest way to burn up a tree,” The most outrageous incident he said Bunch, 88. “The side exposed to recalls was when a woman removed the wind dries out.” several tags from trees on his lot that Bunch remembers the first tree were reserved for other customers and he sold, a 10-foot red cedar for the tried to purchase one of them herself. lobby of a local bank in the late 1960s. Apparently she had a good eye for a PAMELA BUSHNELL/NEWS-LEADER He charged $2.50. His trees were tree, because she chose the one Bunch “I’ve always been a close friend of mother nature,” said Stanley Bunch of Fernandina Beach. Now 88, still a bargain at a $1 per foot when had tagged for himself that year. When Bunch is remembered by many residents as “The Christmas Tree Man” because he grew and sold live he closed down the business in 2004. Christmas trees for more than three decades. Bunch is a retired Rayonier forester who has made his home The Amelia Island Museum of History BUNCH Continued on 6A in Fernandina Beach since 1957.

INDEX RELIGION, 5B LOOKING BACK 50 YEARS CLASSIFIEDS, 7B SCHOOL NEWS, 3B COMMUNITY, 4B SERVICE DIRECTORY, 7B Fort Clinch State Park was chosen by the governor’s cabinet as the EDITORIAL, 6A SUDOKU, 2B site for a new rehabilitation center OBITUARIES, 2A SPORTS, 10A for juveniles ages 14-17. OUT AND ABOUT, 2B WEEKEND, 2B Dec. 12, 1968 News-Leader, 164th year. No. 100, Copyright, 2018

NL 6 col. Fri. 12.14.indd 1 12/13/18 3:54 PM 2A FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 NEWS News-Leader Shrimp Festival extends deadline for design submissions The deadline for the official 2019 Shrimp Festival T-shirt design contest has been extended to Jan. 15. The artwork will be used as the official 56th Annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival design on apparel, marketing and advertising pieces, plus other items as needed. Past designs have included shrimp, shrimp boats, the eight flags of Amelia Island, pirates, pirate boats, downtown Fernandina Beach architecture, shrimp nets, game fish and other ideas pertaining to the history of the Shrimp Festival. Past T-shirt designs can be viewed at the Festival’s online store at shrimpfeststore.com. If flags are used, they must be the historically accurate version. If your design is chosen, in consideration of the promise to pay $1,000 (or otherwise negotiated), the entrant will assign all rights, ownership and title for its use to the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, Inc. for use in promoting the Shrimp Festival via marketing, advertising and selling. Designs should be submitted to [email protected].

OBITUARIES Harold Johan Berentsen Tyler Charles Hargrove WEEKLY UPDATE Harold Johan Berentsen, 77, of Fernandina Tyler Charles Hargrove, 34, passed away sud- Beach, Fla., passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 denly December 2, 2018. at Baptist Medical Center Nassau. He was born July 17, 1984 in Wichita, Kan. To Petco hosting adoption event Sat. based on the county’s unique needs, accord- He was born June 10, 1941 in Gary and Sandy Hargrove. Tyler ing to the release. To participate, contact Geneva, Ill. to the late Harold and was a graduate of Fernandina The Petco in Yulee is hosting a Super Pet Mary von Mohr at (904) 557-9133 or mary. Alice Margaret Berentsen. Beach High School in North Adoption event on Saturday. Stop by and you [email protected]. Mr. Berensten graduated Florida. He was a commercial can have your pet photographed with Santa from St. Charles High School in driver in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and Claus for $9.95, with all proceeds going to Nassau Habitat needs volunteers Illinois and then attended Southern Austin, Texas. help animal welfare organizations in the com- Nassau Habitat for Humanity will begin its Illinois University before enlist- Tyler is survived by his moth- munity through the Petco Foundation. Nassau 25th building season in October. The local ing in the U.S. Air Force, where er, Sandy Hargrove (Hildebrant); County Animal Services will have cats and Habitat nonprofit affiliate constructs qual- he was a navigator during the Vietnam War. He father, Gary Hargrove; brother, Travis Hargrove; dogs available for adoption at Petco and ity affordable homes and has completed received many awards, some of which include Air and beloved son, Cooper Hargrove (Thornhill). He more will be available at the agency’s shelter construction of 42 homes. In the 2018-2019 Force Commendation Medal, Small Arms Expert also leaves his maternal grandmother, Joy Crosby across the street at 86078 License Road. building season Nassau Habitat will com- Marksmanship Ribbon, Air Force Longevity (Hildebrant) of Wichita, Kan., and his paternal Petco is sponsoring all adoption fees and in plete House No. 43 on South 10th Street Service Ribbon, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Air grandparents, Sandy Kay Hargrove and Gary and addition anyone adopting a pet at the event in Fernandina Beach. The organization is Force Outstanding Unit Award. Karen Hargrove. He is also survived by his girl- will receive a discount book featuring $450 in looking for volunteers to help build homes. He retired as a captain from the Air Force after friend, Channing, close friends and several aunts, savings on Petco merchandise and services. For details call 277-0600 or email nhfhvolun- serving honorably for 15 years. After returning to uncles and cousins. All pets are neutered/spayed and vaccinated [email protected]. Learn more at nassauhabi- civilian life, he was employed by Kings Bay Naval Your smile, sense of humor and quick wit will and have a registered microchip. For more tatforhumanity.org. Submarine Base in Georgia as the director of truly be missed. We love you forever. information, call 530-6150. Disaster Preparedness. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, December Unbiased help with Medicare Mr. Berentsen and his wife, Mary Beth, moved 16, 2018 at Journey Church, located at 95707 Amelia Health care enrollment closing Medicare can be a complex subject but it to Fernandina Beach in 1988. Concourse in Fernandina Beach. Friends and family You can enroll in or change your 2019 doesn’t have to be. If you will be enrolling in He loved his wife, his family, his dog children are welcome to join in celebrating his life after the “Obamacare” Marketplace health insurance Medicare or are already enrolled, then this and animals of all sorts. service in the lobby of the church. during the Open Enrollment Period, which is the time to learn about your choices or re- He leaves behind his beloved wife, Mary Beth runs through Saturday, Dec. 15. If you do not evaluate your coverage. During Medicare’s Berentsen of Fernandina Beach; his sons, Andy sign up during Open Enrollment, you can’t annual Open Enrollment period, Oct. 15 to Berentsen of Tallahassee, Fla. and Rick Rains Robert Jordan Lytle get 2019 coverage unless you qualify for a Dec. 7, you can make changes to your drug of Jacksonville, Fla.; sister, Joan Crudington of Robert Jordan Lytle died unexpectedly Sunday, Special Enrollment Period. Plans sold during and health plan for 2019. The University of Newport Beach, Calif.; granddaughter, Anika of December 9, 2018 in his adopted city of Jacksonville, this Open Enrollment start Jan. 1. Call 800- Florida is offering unbiased, individualized Tallahassee; niece, Kimmy; and nephew, Russell. Fla. 318-2596 to speak to a health care adviser consultations 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Donations may be made in his name to Nassau He was born December 12, about the different plans available, or go to Fernandina Beach every Wednesday at the Humane Society, 639 Airport Road, Fernandina 1953 in Uvalde, Texas to the late www.healthcare.gov on the internet. Fernandina Beach Branch Library and Friday Beach, FL 32034. William Edward Lytle and Dottie at Barnabas Center. Contact Meg McAlpine at Please share your memories and condolences at Jean Jordan. Ritz-Carlton job fair Tuesday 530-6359 for an appointment. www.oxleyheard.com. Rob attended Spring Branch The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is host- Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors High School in Houston, Texas, ing a job fair on Tuesday, Dec. 18, from 1 to Healing Hearts and after high school, Rob served 7 p.m. with the goal of filling full- and part- Healing Hearts is a local support group four years in the Navy, using time positions in various departments at the for those who have lost a spouse. The Phillip Edwin Fulford Sr. skills gained there in aerial survey with Western resort. The resort is looking to hire “Ladies group meets twice a month on the second Mr. Phillip Edwin Fulford Sr., 75, died Geophysical of Houston. and Gentlemen with the unique ability to pro- Monday at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at the Marina Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his residence He later moved to Florida to realize his child- vide legendary service,” according to a news Restaurant and again on the fourth Monday in Fernandina Beach, Fla. following an extended hood dream of becoming a professional pilot. release. Full-time and seasonal positions at 6 p.m. for dinner at the Marina Restaurant. illness. At the end of his flying career, he formed Lytle are available in housekeeping, stewarding, For information, contact Mary Mercer at 415- He was born in Waycross, Ga. but resided in Floorworks, Inc., a construction firm that came to culinary, food and beverage, Spa, valet and 1881 or Joni Reid at 556-6767. Fernandina Beach for the last 25 be recognized for beautiful craftsmanship and qual- recreation. There will be managers available years. He held many occupations ity. At the time of his death, Rob was involved in from each department to speak with appli- School satellite offices including electrician and former the restoration of a 19th-century schoolhouse, a cants about career opportunities at the AAA The Nassau County School District now maintenance supervisor at Amelia project he loved. Rob loved the conservation and Five Diamond luxury resort. The Ritz-Carlton, has two satellite offices. The westside location Plantation. restoration of old buildings. His projects showed Amelia Island offers benefits including health, is at 45021 Third Ave. in Callahan and the Mr. Fulford was a son of the an uncommon artistic sensibility and sensitivity dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacations Yulee location is at 86207 Felmore Road. The late Joseph Daniel Fulford and Era to history. and holidays, tuition reimbursement and 401k offices will provide a place for parent meet- Lorraine Herndon Fulford. Rob was passionate about his family, his profes- plans. Job seekers can apply in advance by ings, employee meetings, staff meetings, and He is survived by two sons, Phillip E. Fulford sion, music, good books, airplanes and animals. He visiting ritzcarlton.com/careers so that they support. If you have questions or would like to Jr. (Sherry) of Hahira, Ga. and David Scott Fulford was a joyful extrovert who enjoyed good company can receive priority interview status with the schedule a meeting,call 491-9900. Sr. (Susan) of Valdosta, Ga.; three grandchildren, and telling good jokes. He loved passionately and leaders from each department. The Ritz- Darian Samantha Fulford, David Scott “Scotty” lived large, fully enjoying all life had to offer. He Carlton, Amelia Island is located at 4750 Volunteering for NHS Fulford, and Phillip E. “Trey” Fulford III; a sister, will be missed. Amelia Island Parkway on Amelia Island. NHS Second Chance Resale Store and Patricia Albritton (Billy) of Waycross; a brother, He leaves behind his sister and only surviv- Parking is available in the employee-visitor its sister clothing store, NHS Second Chance Michael Jeffrey Fulford of St. Marys, Ga.; long- ing relative, Karen Melody Lytle of West Lake parking lot located at the south end of the Closet, are looking to grow their team of time girlfriend, Sharon Crawford of Waycross; and Hills, Texas, and the love of his life, Susan hotel. volunteers in all areas. If you have a few numerous nieces and nephews. Brown. hours a week to spare and enjoy meeting A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Bereavement Support Group and working with other animal lovers in a fun December 15, 2018 at the Music Funeral Home December 15, 2018 in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley- Community Hospice & Palliative Care atmosphere, pick up a volunteer application at Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Heard. has launched a new Bereavement Support Second Chance, in the Eight Flags Shopping The family will be receiving friends Saturday morn- In lieu of flowers please contribute to the Nassau Group in Fernandina Beach. The group is for Center on South 14th Street or go online ing at the funeral home beginning at 10 a.m. Humane Society or an animal charity of your choice. adults who have experienced the death of a to Nassauhumanesociety.com and click on Sympathy may be expressed by signing the Please share your memories and condolences at loved one in the past 13 months. The group Volunteer. For information, call 321-0022. online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com. www.oxleyheard.com. will meet 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the first and Music Funeral Home & Satilla Crematory Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors third Tuesday of each month at 1901 Island Be a zookeeper Walkway. To register, contact Byron Beall, Amelia Residents in Action for the NL/PSA LCSW, at 407-6811 or bbeall@community- Symphony sponsors a program each January hospice.com. and February that visits all fourth grade classes in Nassau County with 40 orchestral instru- Citizens Corps seeks members ments. The goal of the program is to acquaint Seventy-two hours. Could you survive that students with how to hold and play each The food pantry long in an emergency? Could your friends, instrument. To be able to reach all Nassau needs donations of neighbors, and relatives? For the past two County students, ARIAS needs volunteer non-perishable food years, area residents have survived hur- “zookeepers.” No experience is required. To items all year round. ricanes and fires that left people without volunteer, contact Susan Kosciulek at 548- services for this long or longer. How would 0227 or Barbara Zacheis at 321-5639. For more information, you do? The Citizens Corps is a new group Call: 261-7000 that works in conjunction with Nassau County Gun courses 1303 Jasmine St., Suite 101 Emergency Management to gather agencies, Gary W. Belson Associates holds basic Fernandina Beach, FL corporations, and individuals for training and with defensive tactics courses, concealed- education to help everyone survive those first weapon license courses and close-quarter 72 hours. Visit ccncfl.com and sign up. defensive tactics courses. For information, 511 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 contact Belson at 491-8358 or 476-2037, or Arthritis exercise program [email protected], or visit www.thebel- (904) 261-3696 Fax 261-3698 The Northeast Florida Area Health songroup.com Website for email addresses: fbnewsleader.com Education Center is offering the Arthritis Gun classes for everyone Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Foundation Exercise Program at no charge 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at Pistol and revolver gun classes for begin- 37002 Ingram Road in Hilliard. The program niners to advanced shooters are given by The News-Leader is published every Wednesday and Friday by The Fernandina offers low-impact physical activity proven to NRA-certified instructor and retired state Beach News-Leader, 511 Ash Street, P.O. Box 16766, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. Periodicals postage paid at Fernandina Beach, Fla. (USPS 189-900) ISSN# 0163-4011. Reproductions of the contents of this publication in whole or in part without reduce pain and decrease stiffness. To pre- and federal law enforcement officer Frank written permission from the publisher are prohibited. register, contact Northeast Florida AHEC at P. Covie and held at the convenience of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: News-Leader, P.O. Box 16766, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035. 482 0189. each person starting any weekday except The News-Leader may only be sold by persons or businesses authorized by the publisher or circulation director. Wednesday. Both basic and personal pro- NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS: The News-Leader assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors in adver- Help identify priority health issues tising. When notified promptly, the part of the advertisement in which the typographical error appears will be reprinted. All tection classes are available and including advertising is subject to the approval of the publisher. The News-Leader reserves the right to correctly classify, edit or delete Through the Florida Age-Friendly Public classroom, range shooting and no-cost use of any objectionable wording or reject the advertisement in its entirety at any time prior to scheduled publication if it is determined Health Network, the Florida Department of a .22 pistol and rifle including ammo. Contact that the advertisement or any part thereof is contrary to the general standard of advertising acceptance. Health-Nassau County will be working with 277-4144, 603-491-7017,or fpc99@comcast. the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and net for complete info. SUBSCRIPTION RATES community partners to identify priority health Mail in Nassau County ...... $41.99 issues among older adults, according to a Overeaters Anonymous Mail out of Nassau County ...... $71.99 news release. The department and Trust for Overeaters Anonymous meets in the parlor America’s Health aim to identify and enhance at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 801 Atlantic NEWS DEADLINES ADVERTISING DEADLINES the role of public health in improving the Ave., Fernandina Beach, at 1 p.m. Thursdays. WEDNESDAY NEWS-LEADER FRIDAY NEWS-LEADER health and wellbeing of the older adults in the There is also a meeting at the Alachua Club, Community News: Church Notes: Wednesday, 12 p.m. Tuesday, 5 p.m. Classified Ads: Monday, 5:00 p.m.* Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. community. DOH-Nassau will receive tools, 32 N. Third St. at 6 p.m. Mondays. For more Letters to the editor: People and Places: Classified Display: Friday, 3 p.m. Tuesday, 5 p.m. training resources, and technical assistance information, contact Lorrie at 343-4771. Monday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 3 p.m. Legal Notices: Friday, noon N/A Wednesday, 5 p.m. Retail Advertising: Friday, 3 p.m. Tuesday, 3 p.m. * Monday holidays the Classified deadline will be Friday at 5 p.m. FDOT Lane Closures The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) now posts its weekly lane closure Search Local Only at Businesses report online at www.NFLRoads.com/TrafficReport. CLICK at Nassau’s With major work underway on A1A and other projects in Nassau County you can stay & SAVE newest online fbnewsleader.com directory For more information call 904-261-3696. up-to-date on which roads will have lane closures. Commuters traveling into Duval County can also get the latest on Jacksonville lane closures. The report is updated every Friday.

NL 6 col. Fri. 12.14.indd 2 12/13/18 3:52 PM Friday, December 14, 2018 NEWS News-Leader 3A

Dickens on Centre 2018 (More on 8a)

PEG DAVIS/NEWS-LEADER

PAT FOSTER-TURLEY/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

NL 6 col. Fri. 12.14.indd 3 12/13/18 3:30 PM 4A FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 NEWS News-Leader EYESORE COMES DOWN The old Vuturo building, the dilapidated city-owned building at 101 N. Front St. in Fernandina Beach, was demolished Thursday. Demolition of an accessory structure took place a year ago. “The demolition of the principle structure is contingent upon receiving the appropriate permit to allow for reconstruction/redevelopment of the site. Following the permitting and demolition, the City Commission will determine how to proceed: leave vacant, rebuild, sell, lease, etc.,” City Manager Dale Martin said in November 2017. The city purchased the 0.71-acre waterfront parcel at 101 N. Front St. in 2016 from Front Street Glad LLC. The city borrowed $800,000 from its reserve fund for the purchase of the property. The price was $685,000, with closing costs of $26,000 and additional costs for a feasibility study by Applied Technology and Management Inc. and other fees. A bond was issued to raise funds to repay the reserve fund. Martin said the money borrowed from reserves covered the purchase of the property and that the remaining bond money is to be used for “capital items associated with the marina, including improvements on the Front Street property.” At the time of the purchase, city leaders said the price on the property made it an attractive investment. “If we don’t buy it, I’m sure somebody would buy it,” Commissioner Roy Smith said at the time of purchase. “The worst thing that could happen is, if this doesn’t work out, we sell the property, and I’m sure we can get more for it than we paid for it.” See the associated story below. ROBERT FIEGE/NEWS-LEADER City shops for new ideas for Vuturo property JULIA ROBERTS with closing costs of $26,000 and addi- has worked with us to change that pro- and replacement of Bradford pear trees expanded, Filkoff said. News-Leader tional costs for a feasibility study by vision. We’re seeing if that would work downtown. Filkoff said those projects “Right now, it encompasses Ash Applied Technology and Management for them.” will have to be done in coordination with to Alachua and Front to Eighth, which The Fernandina Beach Main Street Inc. and other fees. She said she told potential investors the city since they will affect storm water technically puts the new Schoolhouse program has projects underway and lots The reserve fund was to be reim- that the project could take any form. management and other city activities, as Hotel outside our district and Red Otter of plans for the New Year, according to bursed by $800,000 in bond proceeds, “The other piece of feedback that I’ve well as access to downtown businesses. and those business there outside, and Executive Director Arlene Filkoff, who according to City Manager Dale Martin. received … was, ‘I would like to know Main Street has been working with some of the B & Bs outside our district,” gave a mandatory quarterly report to the City commissioners unanimously what the city’s commitment to the rest Concours d’Elegance, Filkoff said, in an she explained. “I’m looking at what that Fernandina Beach City Commission last approved a budget amendment for the of the waterfront is before I submit an attempt to bring more activities associ- takes. It’s not a lay-up, but we’ll start week. purchase of the property. idea, and certainly before I spend a lot of ated with the annual auto event to down- looking at that process and applying for Those plans include helping the The derelict building was torn money.’ So, what I’ve tried to do is say, town Fernandina Beach. that.” city find a developer interested in its down Thursday as part of the approved ‘You could be the trailblazer, you could She stated Main Street is considering In addition to projects in the district, “Vuturo” property at 101 N. Front St. projects currently underway at the set the standard.’ That’s the approach events in the city, and the organization’s Main Street is also going through some The city bought the property in 2016 as Fernandina Harbor Marina. we are taking at this time.” role in those events. internal changes, Filkoff told commis- part of its plans to move the Fernandina Now the city has issued a request for Filkoff also said Main Street hopes “Our event involvement and sponsor- sioners. Harbor Marina north and redevelop the expressions of interest from investors to implement a new wayfinding design, ship will go through some refinement,” “Our board has approved a funding waterfront. who may be interested in developing which includes signs and informational she said. “We’ve learned things this year strategy which includes board mem- The Fernandina Harbor Marina has the property. Filkoff said Main Street kiosks in downtown, in the first quarter about how we can sponsor events, how bers mandatory contributions and a had problems for many years with con- is in involved with that process, distrib- of 2019. we can run events, and what we should set dollar figure that they are account- tinuous siltation that creates extreme uting the request through LoopNet, a “There will be kiosks on opposite be doing with events. There are a couple able for, either giving or getting. We’ve shoaling and loss of adequate depth worldwide commercial real estate ser- corners down Centre Street,” she said. of types. One is where we just want to expanded the board to include some new for boat slips. Applied Technology & vice. “That represents a ‘you-are-here’ view bring people downtown; we don’t want at-large members,” she said. “We have Management Inc. representatives stated Filkoff said those who have expressed to replace the hanging signs that are to make any money off it for Main Street. not changed the original board makeup at the time that the Fernandina Harbor interest include Amelia Island Concours there now. Each parking lot will have a The pajama party day is one of those. which defines the types of people down- Marina’s present site has never been a d’Elegance, but she said she is work- flat table copy of the whole map.” Pétanque was one where we were part town – for example, a property owner good location for docks and boat slips, ing to ensure the city keeps control of Filkoff explained an app for mobile of another event, and were able to make downtown, a retail owner downtown, and that the site will always need regular project. devices called Distrx has been imple- some revenue, but there is also an event professional services owner downtown. maintenance dredging. “I’ve sent it personally to several mented by Main Street. that we haven’t tried yet that we need to. We’ve expanded to have more at-large The Community Redevelopment downtown people, several property own- “(Business owners) have a beacon It’s an event that we manage, we control. members. So, our board makeup now Area Advisory Board made a recom- ers downtown,” Filkoff said. “We so far at their business, so that when the user It is a fundraising event for Main Street is 13 people. The most recent add was mendation in September 2015 to pur- have two people expressing interest. walks up to that business, they get that only. We’re going to be looking into that. Buddy Jacobs, who represents a real link chase the 0.71 acre parcel contingent One thing we’ve been able to express, day’s customized data from that busi- I will review each year the events we to the beginning of downtown’s current on a cost-benefit analysis and feasibility with help from (City Attorney) Tammi ness,” she said. Six businesses have have asked the city to sponsor for Main appearance.” study, plus a matching grant from the (Bach), is a statement in the document subscribed to the service, which can Street so that they don’t pay an event She added that Fernandina Beach Florida Inland Navigation District. that said that the city would be the owner be downloaded onto iOS and Android fee. My personal suggestion is that all Main Street is currently working to In 2016, the city borrowed $800,000 of any ideas submitted. Because these devices. events that are sponsored need to be receive reaccreditation from the national from its reserve fund for the purchase of people are designers, this is a design that Three major projects are in the looked at on a regular basis.” program. the property. The price was $685,000, has value and works for them. Tammi planning stages: lighting, sidewalks The Main Street district may be [email protected]

When It Comes To SENIORS, You can count on us! AHCA Registration 232156 DOMESTIC DESIGNS Jamie Deonas founder and CEO

Best Friends Companion Care provides the kind of trusted in home care for adults of all ages that helps them maintain full CINDY CROW BUDDY BOYD and independent lives, right in the comfort of their own home. Buddy Boyd and Cindy Crow opened Domestic Designs Roofing, Inc. (“Domestic Designs”) in Fernandina Beach in early 2001 fol- • Companionship • Grocery Shopping lowing careers in the construction and legal industries. Growing • Incidental Transportation • Meal Preparation & Planning up in Texas, Buddy began building custom homes in 1984 while • Laundry • Medication Reminders Cindy practiced law. Following his custom home building in Texas, • Light Housekeeping • Shopping and Errands Buddy extended his construction experience through jobs in civil • Bill Paying • Assist with moving engineering, production and custom home construction and com- • Veterans Services mercial and residential roofing sales. Cindy practiced litigation with an emphasis in construction and insurance law. In 2001, they Our job is to help seniors with opened Domestic Designs Roofing, Inc. to concentrate solely on residential and commercial roofing and have never looked back. whatever needs they may have. Buddy holds licenses from the state of Florida as both a Certified Roofing Contractor and a General Contractor and is OSHA certi- • Licensed • Insured • Bonded fied. The company is licensed and insured. Affordable Hourly Rates! Call for a Free Home Assessment Since 2001, Domestic Designs has met the roofing needs for 904.277.0006 • Fax 904.277.0017 new and existing homeowners and commercial businesses in www.mybfcc.com Nassau, Duval, St. Johns, Clay and Baker counties. The company’s 9 North 14 Street • Fernandina Beach, Florida 5 crews install shingle, metal, tile and flat roofs as well as provide inspection, repair, additional installation and cleaning services for both residential and commercial customers. A full service company, Domestic Designs works with homeowners and builders everyday to provide the highest quality, warranted roofing services at the lowest costs and least incon- venience. “Everyone’s needs are different. I enjoy working with individual homeowners and builders to solve their specific problems and meet their needs. I understand that any type of home or business construction can be challenging so it is our goal to provide every client with the most cost effective and least intru- sive solutions. In today’s fast-paced and economically challenging environment, you cannot expect anything less,” said Boyd. The company offers a wide variety of products including GAF/ Elk, CertainTeed, Owens-Corning, Monier, Hanson and American Tile, all of whom offer a complete line of warranties. With recent changes to the state of Florida’s wind mitigation roofing requirements, there are many new savings opportunities for residential and commercial owners. “We offer clients several roofing options to save money on their homeowners’ and wind insurance policies,” said Boyd. “We work closely with local insurance agents and have seen that many owners today are unaware of the savings opportunities available to them through policy discounts related to roofing modifications. We can evaluate, with owners, their individual needs and available options”. Additionally, Domestic Designs partners with a certified solar technology and installation firm to provide energy efficient roofing solutions that reduce your carbon footprint and utility expense. “We are excited about the unlimited opportunities we now offer in alternative energy resources and costs savings,” said Boyd. To discuss your roofing needs or to simply learn more about potential roofing modifications, related to insurance savings or energy efficient roofing solutions, call Buddy Boyd at 904-321- Turner Ace Hardware 0626 or 904-753-1438. They look forward to working with you. 2990 S. 8th Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 261-5270 The helpful place. www.acehardware.com Shop us online at: www.shopsaltybreeze.com

NL 6 col. Fri. 12.14.indd 4 12/13/18 4:04 PM Friday, December 14, 2018 NEWS News-Leader 5A

RANDY COTTLE/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER Ocean Highway and Port Authority board members include, from left, Mike Cole, Vice Chairman Danny Fullwood, Chairman Robert Sturgess, Carrol Franklin, and Scott Hanna.

After further deliberations Sunshine Law, most recently York-based asset management OHPA Continued from 1A between the OHPA commis- while obtaining the current and merchant banking firm. the board – just in the past – that “If you’re voting, you’re taking action.” sioners and Ragucci continued long-term operating agreement As part of that deal, Worldwide you wanted to see documents far- – OCEAN HIGHWAY AND PORT AUTHORITY despite clear and repeated coun- with Worldwide Terminals Terminals Fernandina obtained a ther in advance of the meetings, sel from their new attorney, the Fernandina. commitment for financing from INTERIM ATTORNEY MIRIAM HILL that you didn’t want things com- board voted on the motion to draft The Port of Fernandina’s BBVA/Compass Bank to pay all of ing up at the meetings. I know and submit the letter in ques- operating contract with Nassau the OHPA’s remaining bond debt that’s also expressed in your tion without a seven-day public Terminals LLC was acquired from a $38.5 million bond issue rules of procedure.” that the ninth-hour emails that supposed to be just an oner- notice. It passed 3-2 with com- in February by Worldwide in 1990. That remaining debt, Hill continued, “And of course fly about before the meeting – ous, difficult thing. It’s there so missioners Fullwood and Carrol Terminals Fernandina LLC, $8.8 million, was paid off with you can ignore my advice ... but you don’t have an opportunity that both you and the public can Franklin dissenting. a subsidiary of the Worldwide a $6.6 million loan from BBVA/ I advised Mr. Ragucci of this and to review them, and that’s why see what is going to happen in The OHPA has experienced Group LLC, and Four Wood Compass plus $2.2 million from (Port Director Laura DiBella) there’s (public) notice. It’s not advance.” previous run-ins with Florida’s Capital Partners LLC, a New the OHPA’s reserve account. Old port cranes coming down JULIA ROBERTS There are two operational News-Leader cranes currently at the port – a gantry crane that moves north Two cranes at the Port of and south on rails and a Clyde Fernandina are coming down, crane that is stationary. and a new $2 million crane, which A new Liebherr crane is officials hope will attract more expected to be delivered by the customers to the port, is sched- end of January, DiBella said. uled to arrive next month. The crane is being purchased Two rubber tyred gantry with a $2 million grant authorized cranes are being dismantled, earlier this year by the Florida Port Director Laura DiBella said. Legislature. The Ocean Highway The cranes are not currently and Port Authority obtained a $2 operational and will be scrapped. million bridge loan in September Stanley Herrington for the purchase of the crane with Worldwide Terminals while it waits to receive the Fernandina said crews are on site funds from the state. removing debris and prepping to The purchase will include all take down the existing cranes. necessary attachments includ- He said that work should begin ing a state-of-the-art container this week and be completed in spreader as well as onsite train- two months. ing. Barry Shull, who has lived DiBella said the Liebherr on Escambia Street overlooking crane will be shipped by barge JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER the port for five years, is glad the from Antwerp, Belgium. The Two cranes are being disassembled at the Port of old cranes are being removed. “I crane will arrive fully assembled Fernandina prior to removal, according to Stanley don’t mind seeing equipment, but and should be operational within Herrington of Worldwide Terminals Fernandina, who said that rusted stuff is just an eye- one or two weeks after delivery. a new, $2 million dollar crane is expected to be up and run- sore,” Shull said. [email protected] ning at the beginning of next year.

STORE CLOSING % UP TO 70OFF EVERYTHING IN-STORE!

TEAM HAGEL Mike Hagel Broker-Associate (904) 415-6039 Is a new home on your [email protected] Dawn Hagel Christmas List? Realtor-Associate (904) 651-3446 Call Santa’s 'little elves' [email protected] today and let us make your wish come true! THIS LOCATION ONLY! FERNANDINA www.whyiloveameliaisland.com 1116 S 14TH ST • FERNANDINA, FL 32034

NL 6 col. Fri. 12.14.indd 5 12/13/18 3:55 PM 6A Friday, December 14, 2018 NEWS News-Leader

bring their ideas for develop- AFFORDABLE ment to the board. The con- Continued from 1A sultants advised the next step intermediary step of creating would be to decide whether a nonprofit which would take the board wants single-family some time to become estab- homes or multifamily rentals. lished enough to compete for These ideas will be taken to state grants and other funding the next advisory committee resources. meeting scheduled December Other options discussed 19. Also scheduled for review were to use existing NFPs like at that meeting will be the final Ability Housing or Habitat for draft of the Shimberg Center Humanity or to even throw the housing needs assessment. idea open to the community to [email protected]

Shimberg study A final draft of a housing assessment study authorized jointly by Nassau County and the city of Fernandina Beach says that rents outpace wages for several of Nassau County’s top industries and Amelia Island is a magnet for low and moderate wage jobs. The average annual wage of many of those occupations is below $26,000, a wage that does not sustain rent of a single bedroom apartment at SUBMITTED HUD’s fair market rent for the area of under $800 a month. Stanley Bunch, “The Christmas Tree Man” stands on a Contrary to the popular belief that off-island housing is trailer at his Christmas tree farm in North Carolina in the answer, the study indicates that, while housing stock an undated photograph. “When people started preferring grew by 72 percent in the county between 2000 and 2016 other kinds of trees – like the Frasier and Douglas firs – – most of it in single-family homes in the central region – I couldn’t grow them here, so I got some land in North only 309 of those homes were sold at a price of $195,000 Carolina to plant them. A friend with a truck and I would or below. go up there every Thanksgiving to harvest, and we would The study also points out a preponderance of single- bring back a hundred or so,” Bunch said recently. family and mobile homes and a shortage of multifamily “People tended to want units. According to the report, “The county’s limited Continued from 1A multifamily rental stock is concentrated in the Island BUNCH more tree than they could han- region, mostly in buildings with fewer than 10 units.” he refused to sell it, she left dle,” said Bunch. “They would Consequently, 3,319 households in Nassau County are the lot, only to return later and pick out a 10-foot tree when paying more than 30 percent of their income on housing, attempt to buy yet another tree they only had an eight-foot a figure widely used by lenders to determine affordabil- from which she had removed ceiling.” He made it a practice ity. United Way’s 2017 ALICE report specific to Nassau a tag. to inquire about ceiling height County estimated the disparity as even greater. The To eliminate future tempta- before making a sale. acronym stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, tion, Bunch decided to stop People might not appreciate Employed. the practice of tagging trees in that cultivating Christmas advance. trees is a year-round endeavor. “The older the tree, the more opportunity to prune and shape it,” he pointed out. It can take the better part of a decade before a tree is ready to har- To All Parties Concerned, vest. TDK Construction on behalf of Vintage Amelia Apartments would Bunch grew up on a farm in PAMELA BUSHNELL/NEWS-LEADER Missouri, the middle of three like to request for Lime Street to be closed during the winter break siblings. After serving two affair in which he and his wife When asked his opinion to tie the projects utilities into the COFB and Nassau Counties years in the U.S. Air Force, he worked side by side. about whether poor forest used the GI Bill to become the Bunch retired from forest management played a role in existing utilities. first member of his family to management with Rayonier in recent wildfires in California, he The dates for the closing are outlined below: attend college. 1990. During his decades with acknowledged that forestry has After graduating from the the company, they grew primar- moved away from conducting • VMBs will be onsite 12/17/18. University of Missouri for- ily slash, loblolly and longleaf controlled burns in populated estry school with a bachelor’s pine trees in the Yulee area areas. “We used to do a con- • From 12/17/18 until 1/1/19 VMB’s will read “Lime Street will degree, he entertained several and beyond. He remembers trolled burn every five years be closed on 1/2/19 until 1/5/19 – use detour.” job offers including an offer when the company celebrated to keep down the underbrush, from Rayonier. Once he vis- milestones of planting one mil- but controlled burns and people • From 1/2/19 until 1/5/19 VMB’s will read ited Fernandina Beach, it was lion trees here and then two don’t mix.” clear which offer to take. He million. When Bunch started in Health problems eventually “Lime Street will be closed until 1/5/19-use detour.” arrived in the area in 1957 and forest management, the trees led Bunch and his wife to get The reason for the road closure is to be able to tie our project utilities never left. His wife, Shirley, is were harvested every 30 years. out of the Christmas tree busi- into the existing utilities while the school system is on break. The a lifelong resident of the area. By the time he retired, trees ness. For a time he switched The couple raised two sons were being harvested every 20 his attention to gardening and benefits are getting all ROW items done with minimal impact to the and now they have five grand- years. growing roses. “I once had businesses and patrons that use Lime Street. Please contact Chris children. Soon after taking the Bunch is stunned by the 400 rose bushes, but I’ve had job at Rayonier, Bunch started recent pace of development to give that up, too,” he said. Rossignol, the Project Superintendent, at 478-230-4685 with any his Christmas tree enterprise, in the Yulee area: “I never Bunch is currently a full-time thought Rayonier would be in caregiver for Shirley, his wife of questions or concerns. inspired by a similar project at the college he attended. From the business of growing houses 60 years. the beginning it was a family instead of trees!” [email protected]

NL 6 col. Fri. 12.14.indd 6 12/13/18 3:58 PM Friday, December 14, 2018 OPINION News-Leader 7A

The News-Leader is published with pride weekly for the people of Nassau County by Community Holtz: Do what is right Newspapers, Inc., Athens, Georgia. We believe that strong newspapers build strong communities – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and profitable t its core, the U.S. During his community-oriented newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of Constitution Scholarship heralded tenure as professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, quality and hard work. Foundation provides finan- football coach at Foy R. Maloy, Publisher Peg Davis, Editor cial awards for Nassau schools like Notre Robert Fiege, Production Director Michael Miller, Copy Editor A F l o r i d a ’ s O l d e s t W e e k l y County students to attend college. Dame, Holtz rarely N e w s p a p e r E s t a b l i s h e d i n 1854 Angeline Mudd, Business Office Manager beth Jones, Sports Editor The local organization also provides criticized an indi- John Gaddy, Circulation Director entertainment for residents through vidual player. He The views expressed by the colum- Editorial Board an impressive lineup of conservative focused instead on nists and letter writers on this page speakers. It is a symbiotic and effec- the team. “Don’t Foy R. Maloy – [email protected] ~ Peg Davis – [email protected] are their own and do not necessarily tive arrangement, helping the founda- attack the per- reflect the views of the newspaper, its Tom Wood Dink NeSmith tion award nearly $40,000 in scholar- STEVE’S former, attack the owners or employees. Chairman President ships to local students. MARKET performance,” he In the past, the foundation has PLACE said. brought in prominent speakers He promoted like Ed Meese, the U.S. attorney two goals for his general under Ronald Reagan, and Steve Nicklas players – to win, VOICE OF THE PEOPLE economist Stephen Moore. The lat- and to graduate. est was Lou Holtz, the famed football Holtz also emphasized the impor- “That’s the Hairlesss Tweeter.” coach, broadcaster and motivational tance of attitude, and to choose the Gun violence “Shut up and ring.” speaker. right one. “Only you can determine if Americans are rightly shocked and dismayed by reports of “If I fill this bucket do I get a new bike?” Holtz spoke for an hour, without you are happy or sad,” he said. mass killing by guns. But these horrific events are no more “Nope. But we’ll double your salary next year.” a script. The hour seemed like min- Students involved with the foun- than the tip of the iceberg of gun violence in America. “Sorry, I don’t have any change.” utes, as the fast-talking and joke-tell- dation also attended the delightful • Americans possess about half of all the civilian-owned “It’s OK. We take folding money, gold coins, appreciated ing Holtz captivated more than 300 event. To receive a scholarship, guns in the whole world, although we make up less than 4.5% stock, collectibles, real estate and used cars. Lemme know if people at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia students must meet rigorous require- of the world population. I should get the big bucket...” Island last week. ments. One of them is to attend • In most states, 80 percent of homicides are caused by “I gave yesterday.” Holtz recited anecdotes about classes through the University of US, handguns. “Well, it’s already yesterday if you’re looking at it tomor- coaching and living, and lessons to learn about the Constitution and • Only two other countries in the world (Mexico and row. How come I missed you?” he’s learned. Self-deprecating and our nation’s heritage – a core tenant Guatemala) provide the Constitutional right to own firearms. “I gave yesterday.” unflinchingly modest, Holtz blushed of the group. • The sole purpose of firearms is to kill life. “Let me just explain: it’s like voting in Chicago. You need about how many books he has writ- The U.S. Constitution Scholarship The Second Amendment of the US Constitution was rati- to give early and give often.” ten. “I’m the only guy who’s writ- Foundation is an innovative organiza- fied by Congress in 1791 because Americans in those days “How ya doin’, neighbor?” ten more books than he’s read,” he tion, with a bold purpose and vision. feared that that their new-found liberty could be threatened by “Say, what are you doing tomorrow night? I’m smoking up quipped. It also has impressive leadership, attack of foreign or domestic armies. It authorized an armed some ribs. Eli and Thea will be there. Want to come over?” Born in a cellar during the Great led by Bill Amos, Howard Pines, Al civilian militia, thought then to be a safeguard against such “Dang right. Maybe by then I’ll lose the ringing in my ears.” Depression, Holtz shared tiny quar- Watson, Jeff Murphy and Rod Odom. an assault. No such threat exists today. The best part of bell ringing? Every face softens, and some- ters with his family. At the time, Holtz praised the foundation, and Are we Americans fed up enough with gun violence to times smiles, when you wish someone Merry Christmas. there was “no welfare, no food recognized the crowd. “It’s nice to be insist on legislation that limits ownership of guns – particu- Lee Mulder stamps, no safety net.” talking to a group of people who care larly handguns – to citizens who can show a need to be armed? Fernandina Beach He was shaped by the humbling about the direction of the country, Alan Donaldson experience. He learned resilience he said. Amelia Island and to never quit. “Quitting is a “Thank you for showing up,” Morality and voting permanent solution to a temporary Holtz told a standing, cheering Report from a Salvation Army bell ringer I often wonder why the so-called Christians (the biggest problem,” Holtz said. crowd. “And God bless you.” You’ve no doubt heard the Salvation Army bell ringers Republican voting block – 73 percent) leave their morality at Within our society, the utmost Steve Nicklas is a financial around town. It’s a tradition, welcome by some, not so much home when they go to vote. It is beyond my comprehension responsibility is to “let people have adviser and a Chartered Retirement by others. I’ve now rung bells for three years at Harris Teeter, that people don’t care any more about what’s right or wrong, a chance for success,” he said. Planning Counselor for a regional and you may be interested in some of the conversations I’ve but if a politician has a “R” behind their name, he, or she, is However, people should take respon- U.S. brokerage firm who lives and had or heard. good enough for them. sibility for their actions, and not works on Amelia Island. He is also “Merry Christmas.” Take Rick Scott. How any reasonably moral person would blame others for poor decisions. an award-winning columnist. His “Mmmm.” vote for him is an oxymoron. He lives by basic, simple rules. Do financial columns appear in several “Hey, we’re having a loose change special – here’s how Any person who takes the Fifth 75 times, and who was what is right. Do things to the best newspapers in North Florida and in it goes: we take your money; you get an empty pocket but a CEO of a company accused of fraud and cheating Medicare, of your ability. And show people you South Georgia, and on his website, full heart.” Medicaid, and has personally enriched themselves while in care. SteveNicklasMarketplace.com. He “Mmmm.” office, given preferential treatment to big supporters, reduced We must not fear change, but has also published a book, All About “I’ll get you on the way out.” the state’s EPA which caused irreparable harm and green embrace it, Holtz asserts. But not Money, consisting of his favorite “Well, okay, but you might want to donate now, because algae, is morally bankrupt. And yet is still voted into office make things too complicated. Life columns from the past 20 years. The once Harris Teeter’s done with you, there might not be any- by so-called moral people. doesn’t have to be complicated. book if available at local stores and thing left on the way out.” I think people must hold politicians accountable for all of That’s why there are only seven col- on Amazon.com. He can be reached at There was a bald guy thumbing away on his phone, standing their actions and because the public is putting their trust in ors in a rainbow, and seven musical (904) 753-0236. near the front door, his brow furrowed in deep concentration. them, they must be held to higher standards. notes. [email protected] “You know who that is?” Robert Wilson “No.” Yulee SERVING YOU

Nassau County Commissioners: Danny Leeper, District 1-Fernandina Beach, 261-8029 (h), 430-3868 (cell), email: [email protected] Aaron C. Bell, District 2-South Amelia Island, Nassauville, O’Neil, 451-4094 (cell), email: [email protected] Pat Edwards, District 3-Yulee, 335-0260 (cell), email: [email protected] Thomas R. Ford, District 4- Hilliard, Bryceville, Boulogne, Kings Ferry, Nassau Oaks, 451-0766 (cell), 879-2015 (home) email: [email protected] Justin M. Taylor, District 5-Callahan, West Yulee, 625-5624 (cell), email: [email protected] City of Fernandina Beach Commissioners: Mayor: Johnny Miller: 556-3299 (cell), email: [email protected] Vice Mayor: Len Kreger: 432-8389 (home), email: [email protected] Roy G. Smith: 556-0951 (cell), email: [email protected] Phil Chapman: 624-5590 (cell), email: [email protected] Chip Ross: 410-394-0220 (cell) email: [email protected]

HOW TO WRITE US ~ Letters must include writer’s name, address and telephone number for verification. Writers are normally limited to one letter in a 30-day period. No political endorsements the week before an election. No poems will be published. Letters should be typed or printed. Not all letters are published. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 16766, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32035 Email: [email protected]. RICK MCKEE-THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE/CAGLE CARTOONS Visit us online at fbnewsleader.com

VIEWPOINT/ Marian Phillips, president, Nassau Educational Support Personnel Association, and vice president, FL AFL-CIO How about an educator in charge of education? f we’re serious about making sure our kids said, “he is going to stand with parents, teachers have a world class public education, let’s and students.” make sure the leader of our public educa- Now I ask you, if this is true, why would he Ition system is a highly qualified education recommend a person to head the Department professional who is dedicated to our public-school of Education who has no knowledge of educa- students. tion? Wouldn’t it be best for our children for Mr. Recently Florida Governor-elect Ron DeSantis to take time and find a person with DeSantis recommended that former House an education background who understands our Speaker Richard Corcoran head the Department schools and our children? of Education. This is cause for great concern for Our students, parents and taxpayers deserve those of us who work in public education. Mr. more than out-of-office politicians, wealthy cam- Corcoran is a trial lawyer, not an educator. paign donors, trial lawyers or bored business Florida’s students need a leader of our public executives to head the third largest public educa- education system who knows public schools, who tion system in the United States. understand how our students learn and the needs Parents, educators, community leaders, I urge of education staff. you to take a moment to contact our state board Mr. Corcoran has not been a friend of public of education committee. They can be reached education. He has tried to dismantle our Florida at the following email addresses. Ask them to Retirement System along with this past year appoint someone to head the Florida Department supporting a bill to disband our unions that fall of Education that has knowledge of education. below 50 percent membership. He is not for • Chair, Marva Johnson, mavara.johnson@ public schools. He is for pro-charter and private fldoe.org schools. This recommendation has also caused • Vice Chair, Andy Tuck, andy.tuck@fldoe. concern for superintendents across this state. He org has voted in favor of cutting funding for public • Gary Chartrand, [email protected] schools so that cooperate charter private schools • Ben Gibson, [email protected] can reap the monies from our tax dollars. Schools • Tom Grady, [email protected] that do not have to meet the same qualifications • Michael Olenick, [email protected] BILL DAYTALLAHASSEE/CAGLE CARTOONS that Public Schools do. • Joe York, [email protected] While Mr. DeSantis was running for governor, Or by U.S. Postal Service: • [email protected] know you support public-education. That all he pledged to spend 80 percent of the public- State Board of Education • Twitter: @RonDeSantisFL children deserve a quality education. Let’s school budget in the classroom, cut the bureau- C/O Department of Education • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ not go backwards in time. Charter schools do cracy and conduct an audit to find further savings. Turlington Building, Suite 1514 rondesantisflorida not serve all children. Those of color and the DeSantis said he “would work with business 325 West Gaines Street • Website: https://desantistransition.com poor cannot afford to attend these schools. and education leaders to ensure public schools Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Our elected officials are to serve us, the citi- This is segregation. Help us that work daily to meet the “needs of our students and economy.” You can also help by emailing Governor-elect zens who elected them. Make your voice educate our future to have continue to do what Stephen Lawson, spokesman for Mr. DeSantis Ron DeSantis at: be heard by taking time to reach out to let them we love.

NL 6 col. Fri. 12.14.indd 7 12/13/18 3:29 PM 8A FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 NEWS News-Leader

This Holiday Season, please SHOP LOCAL Dickens on Centre 2018 (From 3a) Support Local Business!

Town of Callahan Public Hearing The Town of Callahan will have a Public Hearing on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 7:00 PM Callahan Town Hall Chambers 542300 US Hwy 1, Callahan, FL 32011 ORDINANCE 2018-O04 ANNEXATION OF THE FOLLOWING PARCELS: 19-2N-25-0000-0150-0010, 19-2N-25-0000-0150-0000

PAT FOSTER-TURLEY/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER PEG DAVIS/NEWS-LEADER

PAT FOSTER-TURLEY/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER

The Full Map can be viewed at Town Hall Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Interested Persons may appear and be heard at the Hearing. PHOTOS BY ROBERT FIEGE/ NEWS-LEADER Individuals with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the program or activity should contact the office of the Town Clerk at (904) 879-3801 or [email protected] at least seventy two hours in advance to request such accommodation. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Town of Callahan Town of Callahan Public Hearing Public Hearing The Town of Callahan Town Council will have a Public Hearing The Town of Callahan Town Council will have a Public Hearing on on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 7:00 PM Monday, December 17, 2018 at 7:00 PM Callahan Town Hall Chambers Callahan Town Hall Chambers 542300 US Hwy 1, Callahan, FL 32011 542300 US Hwy 1, Callahan, FL 32011 TOWN OF CALLAHAN, FLORIDA TOWN OF CALLAHAN, FLORIDA ORDINANCE NO.: 2018-O05 ORDINANCE NO.: 2018-O04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF CALLAHAN AMEND- AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF CALLAHAN ANNEX- ING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE TOWN OF ING INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF CALLAHAN BY DESIGNATING THE FUTURE LAND USE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY CONTAINING APPROXI- CALLAHAN, FLORIDA, CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY CON- MATELY 2.39 ACRES PERTAINING TO THE REAL ESTATE TAINING APPROXIMATELY 2.39 ACRES PERTAINING TO PARCELS DESCRIBED WITH PARTICULARITY HEREIN AS REAL ESTATE PARCELS DESCRIBED WITH PARTICULAR- THE TOWN'S COMMERCIAL HIGHWAY FUTURE LAND ITY HEREIN PURSUANT TO THE APPLICATION OF THE USE FROM NASSAU COUNTY’S RESIDENTIAL MIXED ME- OWNER; FINDING SAID ANNEXATION TO BE CONSIS- DIUM-DENSITY ZONING UPON THE INCORPORATION TENT WITH THE GOALS, POLICIES, AND OBJECTIVES OF SUCH LAND INTO THE TOWN LIMITS; FINDING THE OF THE TOWN OF CALLAHAN’S COMPREHENSIVE COMMERCIAL HIGHWAY FUTURE LAND USE CONSIS- PLAN AND THE TOWN’S CODE; AMENDING § C-1 OF THE TENT WITH THE GOALS, POLICIES, AND OBJECTIVES CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF CALLAHAN TO INCLUDE OF THE TOWN OF CALLAHAN'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SAID LAND; PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE AND THE TOWN'S CODE; PROVIDING FOR AND AU- UPDATING OF OFFICIAL CITY MAPS; REPEALING CON- THORIZING THE UPDATING OF OFFICIAL CITY MAPS; FLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING DIRECTION TO REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DIRECTION TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR SEV- PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Interested Persons may appear and be heard at the Hearing. Interested Persons may appear and be heard at the Hearing. The Original Ordinance can be viewed at Town Hall Mon- The Original Ordinance can be viewed at Town Hall Mon- day-Friday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. day-Friday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Individuals with disabilities needing a reasonable accommoda- Individuals with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the program or activity tion in order to participate in the program or activity should contact the office of the Town Clerk at (904) 879-3801 or should contact the office of the Town Clerk at (904) 879-3801 or [email protected] at least seventy two hours in ad- [email protected] at least seventy two hours in advance to request such accommodation. vance to request such accommodation. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. which the appeal is to be based.

NL 6 col. Fri. 12.14.indd 8 12/13/18 3:34 PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 SPORTS News-Leader 9A SPORTS SHORTS Spivey a national champion Island, complementing the annual BGC benefit groups/AINC Youth Lacrosse for additional Club at Ten Acres, located off Buccaneer Trail. gala held on the following day at The Ritz- information and updates or contact Head Social hour starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Coffee High School senior Will Spivey, 17, Carlton, Amelia Island. Coach Carl J. Bazarian at [email protected] potluck dinner, business meeting and guest of Douglas, Ga., won the Hurricane Junior Golf The inaugural shotgun event is open to (703) 981-7703 or President Robby Allen at speaker presentation. Guests are welcome. Tour National 25-30 teams of golfers. Participants receive a [email protected] or (843) 263- Current boat ownership or sailing skills are Championship swag bag of shirt and cap, lunch and a gather- 0761. not prerequisites to joining. at Champions ing after play. Golfers are invited to sign up to Club activities throughout the year may Gate Country play individually or in team foursomes for a fee PBR returns to Jacksonville include day/overnight excursions by water and/ Club in of $250 each. or land, sailboat racing, social activities such as Orlando Dec. The tournament committee offers opportu- Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena will tubing, swimming with manatees, picnics and 1-2. Spivey nities for sponsors who are interested in pro- host the Professional Bull Riders Velocity Tour parties; as well as assisting with local conser- defeated 90 moting their businesses by naming golf holes, for the first time since 2015 on Feb. 16. vation and environmental efforts in surrounding players from providing refreshments and publicizing at post- For one night, some of the best bull rid- waters. all over the golf activity. Email Frank Gagnier at fgagnier@ ers in the world will battle the sport’s fiercest Contact Commodore Tom Maguire at (703) world to win comcast.net to play or become a sponsor. bovine athletes. The thrilling eight-second rides 298-1714. the event. and heart-stopping wrecks make the PBR’s Spivey Boules Club VT Tour one of the most exciting live sporting NSFA meets is the son of events to witness. Barney and The Amelia Island Boules Club holds The bull riding action begins at 7 p.m. Feb. The Nassau Sport Fishing Association holds Amy Spivey of pétanque pickup games on the pétanque 16. Tickets start at $15 and are available at the its monthly business meetings on the second Douglas and courts at the south end of the downtown Marina Tom Bush Family of Dealerships Box Office Wednesday of each month. The monthly social the grandson Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and most afternoons on at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena Box get-together is held on the fourth Wednesday of Joe and weekdays. Office, online at tickmaster.com, and by phone of each month. The location for both meetings Kris Allen of Pétanque (pay-tonk) is a cousin of both is Kraft Ten Acres, 961023 Buccaneer Trail, Spivey at (800) 745-3000. Fernandina horseshoes and bocce, the Italian bowling Each rider will face one bull in round one Fernandina Beach. All are welcome to attend Beach. game. The public is always welcome. Call 491- before the 10 riders with the highest score the meetings. 1190 for information. advance to the championship round. At the The Nassau Sport Fishing Association, Umpire clinic end of the competition, the rider with the high- founded in 1983, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit orga- Register for Katie Ride est combined score in the two rounds will be nization created to develop and promote salt- Anyone 13 years old and up may learn to crowned the champion. water fishing in the Nassau County area while Registration is open for the 15th annual umpire games. A clinic will be held from 10 a.m. Jacksonville will be the 10th stop on the adhering to state, federal and local regulations, Katie Ride for Life on April 13. Register at www. to 2 p.m. Jan. 19 at Elm Street Little League, 2019 VT Tour, which spans the country in cit- to encourage compliance with rules of water katiecaplesfoundation.com. 1200 Elm St., Fernandina Beach. There is no ies including Salinas, Calif.; Colorado Springs, safety by club members and the general public registration fee. Colo.; Rapid City, S.D.; Rochester, N.Y.; and and to promote youth-related community and Email [email protected] or call Byrns 5K Runway Rally Ontario, Calif. other civic-minded activities. 910-0893 for information. The clinic is spon- The 2019 tour culminates with the finals at Contact President Dennis Burke at (256) sored by Little League Florida District 11. Registration is open for the sixth annual Ben 453-4744 or email [email protected]. Byrns 5K Runway Rally and fun run, which South Point Arena in Las Vegas in November, will be held Jan. 26 at the Fernandina Beach leading into the world finals. The winner, the AAU youth wrestling Municipal Airport. second- and third-place finishers and the top Organized bike rides international performer, along with the 2019 The AAU youth wrestling club at Fernan- The goal is to raise funds to help prevent The North Florida Bicycle Club offers sev- tour champion, each qualify to compete at the dina Beach High School registration and prac- drug and alcohol abuse among Nassau County eral organized bicycle rides each week at vari- PBR world finals. tice are being held afternoons in the wrestling youth by offering services not currently funded ous times and locations on Amelia Island and room in Building 22 near the football field. in Nassau Alcohol Crime Drug Abatement in Nassau County. Cyclists of all abilities are Participants will need AAU Individual Athlete Coalition contracts, providing services for Bowling leagues welcome. Helmets and a bicycle in good work- Extended Coverage Membership, which can residents who may need mental health, co- Senior league bowling is offered at 9:30 ing condition are required. Bicycle safety will be be purchased online for $16 and is valid for occurring and/or substance abuse outpatient a.m. Wednesdays at the bowling alley off U.S. emphasized at the start of each ride. one year. Club membership dues are $50 and treatment. 17 in Yulee. The group also meets for Christian Cyclists typically split into groups, depending can be paid at registration. The club code is The race is the island’s only running event league at 6 p.m. Thursdays. on pace and skill level, and there are options to WY7A7T. held entirely on the taxiways and runways of cut the ride short. Anyone who joins the group the airport. The 5K race starts at 9 a.m., with a Operation Vet Sail will not be left behind. Lunch is optional. FBMGA Cup one-mile fun run for kids and walkers immedi- Call 261-5160 or visit www.ameliaislandcy- ately following the end of the 5K. The 5K race is The American Sailing Association has cling.com, www.ameliaislandtrail.org or www. The Fernandina Beach Men’s Golf not an official chip-timed race. announced Operation Vet Sail to help veterans nfbc.us. Association has started a new tournament, Participants may register online at www. with stress, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or the FBMGA Cup. Winners will be awarded Active.com, download registration applications physical ailments to heal with sailing. Walk with Me in April at the last event, the FBMGA Club at www.NACDAC.org or pick up registration ASA schools offer active and retired military Championship. Thirty-two players are partici- forms at Current Running, 815 S. Eighth St., in members and their immediate families consid- The McArthur YMCA offers Walk with Me, a pating. For information about the FBMGA, con- Fernandina Beach. For students, registration erable discounts for sailing instruction and cer- program designed for people to walk with other tact Jon Berk, president, at 630-991-3588. forms are provided at each school. To receive tification; discounted rates vary by location. The people. The trail will be Amelia Park. The goal a form, email [email protected] or call program will continue through Nov. 11, 2019. is a 50-minute walk with five minutes of stretch- TaxSlayor Gator Bowl 277-3699. Register by Jan. 16 to receive an Veterans with a valid military ID can get $50 ing before and after the walk. The 74th annual TaxSlayer Bowl will be official race shirt. per person off of the basic “Sailing 101” course The program is held at 8 a.m. Mondays. played at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at TIAA Bank Field Show your school spirit in the Nassau at Windward Sailing in Fernandina Beach. The Meet at the McArthur YMCA, 1951 Citrona and will be nationally televised on ESPN. Visit County School Challenge. There will be three American Sailing Association will also waive its Drive. Walkers of all ages and levels are wel- www.taxslayergatorbowl.com for tickets. categories; each category is competing against $40 fee, so veterans will see a total savings of come. Call 261-1080 for information. schools in that particular category. Each team $90. competes against schools in that category Interested veterans can call Windward Auxiliary meets Tennis doubles boot camp for cash prizes for the best overall getting the Sailing’s owner, Tony Jones, at 327-3265 to Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort will prized Ben Byrns trophy for a year. schedule a lesson or go to www.windwardsail- U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Amelia Island host doubles tennis boot camps Jan. 25-27, The challenge is open to all school students ing.com for information. For a complete list of Flotilla 14-1 meets the first Thursday in the Feb. 8-10 and Feb. 22-24. The camps are and faculty this year from kindergarten through participating schools, visit www.asa.com/veter- Amelia Island Lighthouse Cottage, located on co-ed and open to solo travelers, couples 12th grade. Winners in the male and female ans/schools. O’Hagan Lane on Lighthouse Circle. and groups or teams. Guests can come with categories for best overall and masters (age Call 261-1889 for information. or without a partner. Camps are designed for 40-plus) will each receive an award. Sailing club meets players at all levels that play doubles regularly. For information regarding the Ben Byrns 5K To submit an item for this column, contact Learn techniques such as smart shot selec- Runway Rally or fun run or to make a donation The Amelia Island Sailing Club meets the Beth Jones at 261-3696 or email information to tion, how to be a relentless attacker and how to to NACDAC, visit www.NACDAC.org, email first Tuesday of the month at the Kraft Athletic [email protected]. stand your ground in doubles. [email protected] or call 277-3699. Each camp weekend includes 10 hours of professional instruction and supervised match Youth lacrosse play, welcome gift bag, pro exhibition, courtside beverages and lunch on Saturday with the Amelia Island Nassau County Youth pro team. The non-lodging price is $350 and Lacrosse is a developmental youth lacrosse includes lunch. program for boys and girls ages 8-15. Registration is open for the 2019 spring season. No prior experience or knowledge of the ‘Swing to Open Doors’ sport is necessary. The club is a non-profit A golf tournament to benefit Nassau County member of U.S. Lacrosse and volunteer driven. Boys & Girls Clubs, “Swing to Open Doors,” Visit www.ameliaislandlacrosse.org or will be held Feb. 1 at the Golf Club of Amelia the club Facebook site, www.facebook.com/

2018-19 SCHEDULES

FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Dec. 27-29 Holiday tourney at Father Lopez Dec. 21 at Andrew Jackson 6:00 Wrestling Jan. 3 FIRST COAST 6/7:30 Jan. 5 at Hilliard 6:00 Dec. 19 County at Yulee 4:30 Jan. 8 ANDREW JACKSON 6:00 Jan. 8 RIDGEVIEW 6:00 Dec. 21-22 Yulee duals Jan. 10 at West Nassau 6/7:30 Jan. 10 ANDREW JACKSON 6:00 Jan. 8 District duals at Baker 4:00 Jan. 14 YULEE 6/7:30 Jan. 11 at Bishop Snyder 5:30/7 Jan. 10 ED WHITE 6:00 Jan. 16 UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN 6:00 Jan. 14 at Fernandina Beach 7:00 Jan. 11-12 Battle of the Border at Yulee Jan. 18 MIDDLEBURG 6:00 Jan. 15 BISHOP KENNY* 5:30/7 Jan. 25-26 at Parker duals Jan. 21 BISHOP SNYDER 6:00 Jan. 17 BALDWIN 6:00 Jan. 30 at Nease, quad match 5:30 Jan. 28 HILLIARD (JV) 5:30 Jan. 22 at Ridgeview 6:00 Feb. 2 at Westside Invitational 10:00 Jan. 28 PAXON (varsity) 7:00 Jan. 25 at Episcopal 6:00 Feb. 8-9 at Sandalwood tourney Jan. 29 HILLIARD (seniors) 6:00 Jan. 29 RCSA 6:00 Feb. 13 at Robert E. Lee 6:30 Jan. 31 at Terry Parker 6/7:30 Jan. 30 WEST NASSAU 5:30/7 Feb. 20 District at Clay 11:30 Feb. 4, 6, 8 District at Bolles Jan. 31 at Ed White 7:00 March 1-2 Regional at Wewahitchka Feb. 4, 6, 8 District March 8-9 State at Kissimmee FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL * District Boys Basketball FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Dec. 14 RIDGEVIEW 6/7:30 YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Boys Soccer Dec. 18 at Hilliard 4:30/7:30 Girls Weightlifting Jan. 8 at Raines 6:00 Dec. 20 CAMDEN (JV) 4:15 Dec. 14 at Baker County 3:30 Jan. 10 YULEE 7:20 Dec. 20-21 JOHNNY T. SMITH Dec. 18 at Fernandina, Stanton 4:30 Jan. 15 PROVIDENCE 5:30 Dec. 27-29 at Bronson Holiday Tournament Dec. 20 CREEKSIDE 4:30 Jan. 16 at Westside 7:20 Jan. 8 at Raines 5:30/7 Jan. 19 District Jan. 17 KEYSTONE HEIGHTS 7:00 Jan. 10 at Jackson 5:30/7 Jan. 26 Region Jan. 22 at Nease 6:30 Jan. 11 WEST NASSAU 6/7:30 Jan 25 and 29, Feb. 1 District Jan. 15 at Baker County 6/7:30 YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Jan. 18 MIDDLEBURG homecoming 7:30 Boys Basketball YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Jan. 22 BOLLES 6/7:30 Dec. 14 PAXON* 6/7:30 Wrestling Jan. 24 at Ridgeview 6/7:30 Dec. 15 at Lee 5:30/7 Dec. 14-15 Ridgeview Duals 8:00 Jan. 25 BALDWIN 6/7:30 Dec. 20-21 at JT Smith at FBHS 6/7:30 Dec. 15 Commander Brawl (JV) 8:00 Jan. 29 HILLIARD 4:30/7:30 Jan. 5 at Hilliard 4:30/7:30 Dec. 19 COUNTY 3:30 Jan. 31 JV at Camden 5:00 Jan. 7 CORNERSTONE 6/7:30 Dec. 21-22 YULEE DUALS Feb. 1 YULEE 6/7:30 Jan. 9 STANTON* 6/7:30 F e r n a n d i n a B e a c h T i d e s Jan. 3 District duals Feb. 4 UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN 6/7:30 Jan. 11 CRESCENT CITY 6/7:30 Jan. 5 at Devil Dog ITB 9:00 Feb. 7 at Bishop Snyder 5:30/7 Jan. 12 ST. JOSEPH 6/7:30 Tides, Sun & Moon : December 12 - December 19, 2018 Jan. 10 Camden JV round robin 4:00 Feb. 8 at St. Joseph 5/7:30 Jan. 15 at Terry Parker* 5:30/7:30 Jan. 11-12 BATTLE OF THE BORDER 1:00 Feb. 11, 13, 15 District at Jackson Jan. 18 at West Nassau 6/7:30 Sunrise 7:12A Low 4:42A 0.62’ Moonset 12:48A High 1:54A 4.66’ Jan. 16 FSDB, WEST NASSAU 3:30 Jan. 22 at Bishop Kenny* 5:30/7:30 Jan. 18-19 regional duals YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Jan. 23 MENENDEZ 6/7:30 Wed. Moonrise 11:11A High 11:08A 5.32’ Sun. Sunrise 7:15A Low 8:10A 1.07’ Jan. 25-26 at North Metro Boys Soccer Jan. 25 at Episcopal 4:30/7:30 Sunset 5:14P Low 5:26P 0.71’ Moonrise 1:22P High 2:17P 4.77’ Feb. 1-2 at Wakulla ITB 5:30 Dec. 14 RIBAULT 5:30 Jan. 29 RCSA 4:30/7:30 Feb. 2 at Westside round robin 8:30 Dec. 21 RAINES 6:00 Feb. 1 at Fernandina Beach 6/7:30 12/12 Moonset 10:05P High 11:20P 4.51’ 12/16 Sunset 5:15P Low 8:44P 0.62’ Feb. 8-9 at Sandalwood IBT 1:00 Jan. 7 at West Nassau 5:20 Feb. 4 RIDGEVIEW (seniors) 6/7:30 Feb. 15-16 at JV state invitational Jan. 8 PROVIDENCE 6:00 Feb. 5 at Menendez 6/7:30 Sunrise 7:13A Low 5:25A 0.81’ Moonset 1:44A High 2:51A 4.89’ Feb. 23 IBT district at Baker County Jan. 10 at Fernandina Beach 7:20 Feb. 9 at Crescent City 6/7:30 Moonrise 11:46A High 11:49A 5.12’ Sunrise 7:15A Low 9:12A 0.96’ March 1-2 Regional at Wewahitchka Jan. 12 at Palm Coast 11:00 * District Thur. Mon. March 8-9 Sate at Kissimmee Jan. 14 at Raines 6:00 Sunset 5:14P Low 6:11P 0.79’ Moonrise 1:54P High 3:13P 4.76’ Jan. 18 at Raines 6:00 FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL Moonset 10:59P High --P --’ Sunset 5:15P Low 9:38P 0.41’ YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Jan. 18 BISHOP SNYDER 7:00 Girls Basketball 12/13 12/17 Girls Soccer Jan. 21-25 District at Providence Dec. 18 B team semis at FBMS 5:30/6:30 Sunrise 7:13A High 12:07A 4.48’ Moonset 2:42A High 3:47A 5.20’ Dec. 14 RIBAULT 7:20 Dec. 20 B team finals at Hilliard 5:30/6:30 Dec. 19 ED WHITE 6:00 YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Jan. 10 CALLAHAN 5:30/6:30 Fri. Moonrise 12:19P Low 6:14A 0.97’ Tues. Sunrise 7:16A Low 10:11A 0.75’ Dec. 21 RAINES 7:20 Girls Basketball Jan. 15 Varsity semis at Hilliard 5:30/6:30 High 4:08P 4.81’ Jan. 7 at West Nassau 7:20 Dec. 18 at West Nassau 5:30/7 Jan. 17 Varsity finals 5:30/6:30 Sunset 5:14P High 12:34P 4.96’ Moonrise 2:28P Jan. 10 at Fernandina Beach 5:30 Dec. 19 at Mandarin 5:30/7 12/14 Moonset 11:53P Low 6:59P 0.81’ 12/18 Sunset 5:16P Low 10:30P 0.14’ Jan. 11 at Suwannee 6:30 Jan. 15 at Bishop Kenny 6:00 First Qtr. 6:49A High 12:58A 4.52’ Moonset 3:43A High 4:42A 5.56’ Jan. 16 at Baker County 4:00 Sat. Sunrise 7:14A Low 7:10A 1.06’ Wed. Sunrise 7:16A Low 11:08A 0.48’ FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Moonrise 12:51P High 1:24P 4.84’ Moonrise 3:05P High 5:03P 4.91’ Girls Soccer Sunset 5:15P Jan. 8 at Raines 5:30 12/15 Low 7:51P 0.75’ 12/19 Sunset 5:16P Low 11:20P -0.15’ Jan. 10 YULEE 5:30 Tide calculations are for Amelia River, Fernandina Beach. No corrections are necessary. Jan. 11 BISHOP KENNY 6:00 Sun & Moon events are also calculated for Fernandina Beach, although actual times may vary because of land masses. Jan. 15 PROVIDENCE 7:20 Jan. 16 at Westside 5:30 Jan. 17 EPISCOPAL 5:30 This Space Available! Florida’s Oldest The News-Leader printed edition and Jan. 22 at Nease 5:30 Weekly Newspaper Jan. 24, 28, 31 District at Providence fbnewsleader.com offer the opportunity to PUT US promote and advertise your business to FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL thousands of customers each week. Girls Basketball TO WORK Dec. 14 at Baldwin 6:00 Call 261-3696 and ask for Candy or Meghan Dec. 17 at Hilliard (JV) 5:30 and put the News-Leader to work for you! Dec. 18 at Hilliard 6:00 FOR YOU Dec. 20 at Paxon 6/7:30

NEW Sports Fri.indd 2 12/13/18 3:28 PM Friday, December 14, 2018 10A News-Leader / Fernandina Beach, Florida

COUNTY GRAPPLERS t BASKETBALL Lady Pirates’ win streak snapped at 9 The Lady Pirates have been on an impressive streak, considering just one player on the team started any varsity games last year. The Fernandina Beach High School girls basketball team played at home on Dec. 4 against district rival Bolles. The Lady Pirates scored a three- point win in overtime, 66-63. Senior guard Yoleimy Diaz hit a 3-pointer with 10 seconds to go in overtime to put the Lady Pirates up by a point, and senior Jayla Floyd stole the ball with four seconds left and shot a layup at the buzzer. SUBMITTED PHOTOS “It is always an exciting game against The Fernandina Beach High School wrestlers competed in a 15-team tournament at Terry Parker. Uriah Giedrys won the 195-pound Bolles,” FBHS Coach Jacob Nantz said. “They class, beating Jaran Moore of Orange Park 18-5 in the final. Jeremy Mahoney, above, took second at 120 pounds. He lost 9-7 to are a good team and well coached. Preston Turner of Ponte Vedra. Nathan Manning took fourth at 182 pounds. The Yulee High School grapplers, below, were runners- “When Yoleimy hit the 3-pointer, I saw them up in the Cam Brown Classic in Tallahassee over the weekend. Senior Orion Duffey and junior Bradley Durrance won their respec- panic to get the ball up the court and made a bad tive weight divisions. Michael Crawford, Aston Ricks, Bryce Bees and Greyson Pope all finished second. The Hornets wrestle at pass that Jayla picked off and scored. The crowd Ridgeview this weekend. They host the county tournament at 5 p.m. Wednesday and two days of duals Dec. 21-22. went crazy and was a good solid win for us.” The Lady Pirates hit the road for a game against Episcopal on Dec. 7. FBHS got a 60-44 win behind 19 points from junior guard Talia Hamilton and 13 points each from Floyd and Cartaleyiah Basnight. With the Lady Pirates’ record at 9-0, they hit the road Monday to play the 10-0 Raines Vikings to decide the top seed for the district tournament at the end of the season. The Lady Pirates trailed by two points after the first quarter, but hit a big bump in the road and were outscored 29-6 in the second quarter to trail by 25 points at halftime. The Lady Pirates played almost even in the second half but fell 64-36 in the game. “Raines came out with intensity that over- whelmed us in the second quarter,” Nantz said. “If you add the score from the other three quar- ters, we are only trailing 35-30, and we did not play very well throughout the entire game. We did not close off driving lanes and they also had season highs in shooting percentage against us too. I think we will be better prepared if we face them again in the playoffs.” The Lady Pirates were at home on Thursday night against Terry Parker and face Baldwin on the road tonight at 6 p.m. The Lady Pirates are ranked No. 29 in the state and fourth in the North Florida area. Follow the Lady Pirates on Facebook at FBHS Lady Pirates Basketball.

t FISHING SENIOR NIGHT Commission approves changes for shore-based shark fishery At its December meeting in St. The draft rules will be brought back Augustine, the Florida Fish and Wildlife before the Commission for final approval Conservation Commission approved in February and include: draft changes to shark fishing regula- • Creating a mandatory, no-cost, tions, including management changes annual shore-based shark fishing permit. for the • Prohibiting chumming when fish- shore- ing for any species from the beach. based • Prohibiting delaying the release of shark prohibited shark species when fishing fishery. from the shore. These • Requiring that prohibited shark changes species remain in the water (when fish- will ing from shore and from a vessel). increase • Requiring the use of non-offset, sur- non-stainless-steel circle hooks with vival of live or dead natural bait (when fishing released from shore and from a vessel). sharks, • Requiring the possession/use of improve a device capable of quickly cutting the infor- leader or hook (when fishing from shore mation or a vessel). gathering of the fishery and address • Cleaning up and updating the cur- some of the public safety concerns rent rule language. related to the fishery. Visit www.myfwc.com.

t TAI CHI

SUBMITTED Free seminar slated for Saturday Fernandina Beach High School honored its seniors on the girls soccer team on Tuesday night. Pictured, Master Tom Gagne will be teaching There is no fee to attend the semi- from left, are Peyton Bayot, Jordan Cheche, Rilee Robbins, Coach Sarah Coombs, Brooke Long and a seminar at 10 a.m. Saturday for those nar. Serena Clinedinst. The FBHS Lady Pirates, below, capped 2018 Thursday night with West Nassau. interested in tai chi. It is for beginners Gagne offers tai chi classes at 6 p.m. They are back in action at Raines on Jan. 8 and host Yulee on Jan. 10. or advanced practitioners. Tuesdays and Thursdays and is look- The seminar will be taught at Pak’s ing to expand his schedule to 9 a.m. Karate Academy, 96549 Parliament Mondays and Wednesdays after the New Drive in Fernandina Beach. Year. Call 261-8660 for information.

t FITNESS Sign up for boot camp classes at Main Beach Take part in instructor Charity For information and to register, visit Ross’s 28-day boot camp at Main Beach; www.rosspersonaltraining.com/Plans- some classes are held at Egans Creek and-Schedule. Call Ross at 729-7965. Park. • The city of Fernandina Beach These outdoor workouts challenge Parks and Recreation Department aerobic and anaerobic capacities and offers co-ed exercise classes at the core strength with sprint drills, plyomet- Martin Luther King Jr. Center at 6 p.m. ric exercises and conditioning circuits. Tuesdays and Thursdays and at 11:30 Nutritional coaching and meal plans a.m. Wednesdays. are included. The cost is $150 per par- Cost is $3 per class. Classes follow ticipant. Weekly classes are held from the Hip Hop Abs video series, with self- 6-7 a.m., 7-8 a.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. paced routines. Aall fitness levels are Tuesdays and Thursdays and 7-8 a.m. welcome. For information, contact John Saturdays. Three classes per week are Coverdell at 310-3351 or jcoverdell@ recommended. fbfl.org.

NEW Sports Fri.indd 1 12/13/18 3:31 PM SUDOKU ~ OUT AND ABOUT THIS WEEKEND ~ RELIGION CLASSIFIEDS

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 NEWS-LEADER / FERNANDINA BEACH, FL Local holiday activities just keep coming

The annual Lighted Christmas Parade, sponsored by America’s Youth Inc., will start at 6 p.m. N& OFF Saturday, Dec. 15, O at Buccaneer Field. It will proceed west along Ash Street and then come back east along Centre THE SLAND Street. This year’s I theme is “A Musical Christmas.” Lineup This weekend offers another will begin at 4:30 p.m. For information or opportunity to take a break from an application to participate in the parade, the hubbub of Christmas and enjoy contact Vernetta Spaulding at vernet- a handful of area holiday events, [email protected] ranging from tomorrow’s annual or call 583-1569. Go to americayouth.org/ Lighted Christmas Parade to christmas-parade- forms. Applications several theater productions – and a are due today. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER Christmas village train display.

Featuring over 21 musicians with a variety of professional singers, entertainers and acts, Crescendo Amelia’s “How the Big Band Stole Christmas,” a family-friendly holiday show, is sure to get everyone in the spirit. Ask anyone that attended the last four years and they will tell you this show is a “must-see” event. This full-theater production will include all your favorite holiday songs, local celebrity singers, dancing, acting and a few surprises we can’t even announce just yet. The show will be held at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Theatre Jacksonville, located at 2032 San Marco Blvd., with a Fernandina Beach performance set for next Friday, Dec. 21, also at 7:30 p.m., in the auditorium of the Fernandina Beach Middle School at 315 Citrona Drive. Tickets range in price from $12 for children up to $50 for special packages. To purchase a ticket, go online to http://bit.ly/2qquBKF. For groups of 12 or more, contact dennis@ CrescendoAmelia.com for group rates. SUBMITTED

SUBMITTED Amelia Musical Playhouse will present Scrooge The Musical, featuring Nassau County Tax Collector John M. Drew as the Ghost of Christmas Past, through the weekend. Written by Leslie Bricusse and directed by Jill Dillingham, this timeless musical follows the plot of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, in which the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night after being visited by the ghost of his former partner, Jacob Marley, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Show dates are tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Drew’s son, Joseph, will play Tiny Tim in Saturday’s performance. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and available at http://bit.ly/2GbGajI.

SUBMITTED The sixth annual Holiday Trains Display at the Museum of Science & History in Jacksonville will open Sunday and continue through the end of the month. Toy Train Collectors of Jacksonville is hosting the special motorized holiday train display on the third floor at MOSH. The display will feature volunteer operators available to engage visitors about trains, engineering and model building. The trains will be rotated throughout the day as they travel through a winter wonderland! The Museum is located at 1025 Museum Circle and open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for youth, students, active and retired military and seniors. There is no admission fee for children two and under or Museum members. For more information, visit themosh.org.

St. Marys Little Theatre’s sixth annual Christmas production of The Littlest Angel will be presented this weekend at Theatre by the Trax in St. Marys, Ga. According to director Barbara Ryan, The Littlest Angel is a classic Christmas story about a little angel who is transformed “from a celestial pest to the toast of the Heavenly Host.” “The show is humorous, it’s touching, but above all it’s inspirational,” Ryan said. “Original and classical music come together to tell how the Littlest Angel’s SUBMITTED gift to Baby Jesus miraculously becomes the shining Live Ink Theatre will present Hope for the Holidays, fea- Star of Bethlehem.” turing stories told by Arlene Filkoff, Buffy Wells, Cynthia Audiences will be entertained by colorful angels that Riegler, Doug McDowell, Jennifer Webber, Mandy include the irascible, yet loveable Gatekeeper, the sym- Haynes, Rachel Tyler, and Wilma Allen, at 7:30 p.m. pathetic Understanding Angel, the harried Heavenly Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday at Story & Song Bookstore Messenger, and an entire Celestial Choir. Bistro at 1430 Park Ave. in Fernandina Beach. The show Performances of The Littlest Angel will be held is directed by Sinda Nichols and Ron Kurtz will be the at 7 p.m. today and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday at MC. For tickets or more information, call 601-2118 or Theatre by the Trax, located at 1000 Osborne St. in St. visit liveinktheatre.com. Marys. Tickets should be purchased ahead of time at Once Upon a Bookseller in St. Marys (cash or check please) or online at stmaryslittletheatre.com. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 12 and under. Call 912-729-1103 for more information.

Amelia Community Theatre will conclude a run of Ken Ludwig’s comedy-mystery The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays tonight and Saturday. This comic whodunit is set in 1936 at the Connecticut mansion of actor William Gillette, a real person famous for portraying Sherlock Holmes on the stage in New York and London for over 32 years. In Ludwig’s fictionalized story, it’s Christmas Eve, and Gillette has invited his cast to spend the holidays with him and his mother, even though just two weeks earlier he was wounded onstage by a gunshot as he took his bows. Gillette has surprises in store for his guests, but those plans backfire when there is actual foul play. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 207 Cedar St. Tickets are available by visiting AmeliaCommunityTheatre.org and calling 261-6749. Box office hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and 90 minutes before curtain on show dates. SUBMITTED

NL 6 col. Fri. 12.14.indd 12 12/13/18 10:25 AM 2B Friday, December 14, 2018 LEISURE News-Leader NEW YEAR’S EVE SHRIMP DROP Out and About

THIS WEEK The speaker will be Dr. Joseph Marasco, executive director Amelia Musical of the Amelia Island Chamber Playhouse will hold audi- Music Festival. He will cover tions at 10 a.m. Saturday for a the history and development of March production of Cheaper the Festival since its inception by the Dozen, being directed in 2001. This program is free by Jeff Goldberg. Based on and open to the public and is a true story, Cheaper by the wheelchair accessible. Seating Dozen tells the story of the is first-come, first-served. For Gilbreth family. Their inventor more information, contact father, who is well known for Joshua at 261-7378 ext 102 or bringing better efficiency to [email protected]. factories, keeps his family of The Amelia Island Museum 12 children running just as effi- of History is located at 233 S. ciently. This play is told from Third St. in Fernandina Beach. the point of view of two of his children reflecting on the last Featuring over 21 musi- few months before his death. cians with a variety of He was preparing the family professional singers, enter- for his imminent departure, tainers and acts, Crescendo but most of his young children Amelia’s “How the Big Band were unaware of the fact. It Stole Christmas,” a family- is an extremely funny, heart- friendly holiday show, is sure warming, and family-friendly to get everyone in the spirit. tale. The show will be on stage Ask anyone that attended the March 21-24 and 29-31. For last four years and they will tell FILE PHOTOS More Information, contact you this show is a “must-see” Light Up Amelia will host the annual Goldberg at jeffg5757@com- event. This full-theater produc- New Year’s Eve Shrimp Drop from cast.net. tion will include all your favorite 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, in holiday songs, local celebrity Parking Lot B (between the Welcome The American Legion singers, dancing, acting and Center, Shrimp Museum and Brett’s Riders Steak Dinner will be a few surprises we can’t even Waterway Café) in downtown held 5-7 p.m. Saturday. For announce just yet. The show Fernandina Beach. The event fea- $12, you receive a N.Y. strip will be Friday, Dec. 21, at 7:30 tures music, bounce houses and other steak cooked to order with p.m. Tickets range in price activities for children, plus food and a baked potato, salad, corn, from $12 for children up to vendors. The lighted shrimp drops at and a roll. Dinners are open $50 for special packages. To 7 p.m. to ensure the celebration of the to the public (membership purchase a ticket, go online New Year is available for all ages and in the American Legion not to http://bit.ly/2qquBKF. For is immediately followed by fireworks. required) at 626 S. Third St. in groups of 12 or more, contact Fernandina Beach. dennis@CrescendoAmelia. com for group rates. Island Art Association will present its third UPCOMING Sundays on Second film, Finding Vivian Maier, at 2 p.m. The Nassau County Sunday. Maier was an unas- Public Library System will suming nanny in New York be closed for the holidays April 4-20. There is no dia- several designs from which Continental Knitting, Intro to at the intersection of Clark’s and Chicago. Her stunning on Monday, Dec. 24, Tuesday, logue on this sung-through to choose. Supplies are pro- Needlepoint , Jewelry Basics Bluff Road and Oakwell Road street photography was dis- Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Jan. show, so there will be no vided. for Beginners, Handcrafted in Kingsland, Ga. We are covered after her death. The 1. The book drops will remain readings at the audition. • The Green Turtle Greeting Cards; Technology a small club with excellent Island Art Education Center open for the convenience of Prepare one minute of a song Tavern, 14 S. Third St., 5-7 – Making Social Media Work facilities, consisting of friendly is located at 18 N. Second St. the public. of your choice. It may be from p.m. Dec. 18. for You - Getting Started/ people passionate about our For more information about the the show. If you want piano • PJD’S Beer & Wine Kick it Up a Notch!/Keeping hobby. We welcome pilots IAA, visit islandart.org The Amelia Island accompaniment for a song Garden, 12 S. Second St., Your Social Media Current of all levels. To learn more Genealogical Society will other than one form this show, 1-4:30 p.m. Dec. 20. & Safe/ Promoting Your please visit bit.ly/2xDcFBd. NEXT WEEK hold its annual Beginner you must get your music to Business, Clubs & Events, Genealogy Course five AMP by Jan. 1. A capella audi- Resin epoxy, dirty pour How to Use an iPhone and/ Bingo is played every The Fernandina Beach consecutive Saturdays begin- tions are discouraged. There art classes are being held or iPad, Simplified Basic Thursday at American Legion Branch Library will host a ning Jan. 5. Classes will be are parts available for many 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Excel; Community, Security Post 54, 626 S. Third St. The family holiday “jammies” held 9:30 a.m. to noon in singers of all ranges. A very and Fridays and 1-3 p.m. & Safety – Heeeeeeeere’s public is invited to play. Doors party at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. the Community Room at the strong ensemble is needed, Tuesdays in the Artisan Johnny! Chat with the Mayor, open at 5:30 p.m., and early 17. The event will include Fernandina Beach Branch but there are many solos avail- Village, 2188 Sadler Road. All Protect Yourself in this Ever- bird games begin at 6:05 p.m. seasonal stories and music Library, 25 N. Fourth St. able besides the leads. If you materials are provided. Cost is Changing World, Protect Regular session, nine games featuring Pete the Cat, Frosty The cost of $40 per indi- are unable to attend this audi- $45. To register, contact Julie Your Money $$$, Options to for $20, begins at 6:30 p.m. the Snowman and Santa. vidual and $65 per couple tion and would like an early at 518-322-7937. Maximize Senior Living, AARP Cash prizes, and proceeds are For more information, visit includes a one-year AIGS audition, contact director Jill Driver Improvement. donated to help veterans and the library website at nassau- membership. The cost to exist- Dillingham at [email protected]. Overeaters Anonymous You can also join NCCOA the community. You must be reads.com or contact Michelle ing members is $15. Class meets in the parlor at St. to learn and save at the same 18 to be in the hall during play. Forde, youth librarian, at size is limited. To register, con- ONGOING Peter’s Episcopal Church, time. Discount memberships Call 261-7900. [email protected] tact Larry Conte at (305) 926- 801 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina are available until Dec. 31. or 530-6506. This program is 2978 or aigsmembership@ The Island Art Associa- Beach, at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Contact Melody Dawkins, at Lions Club bingo, every sponsored by the Friends of gmail.com. tion’s new Nouveau Art Contact Ilona at 261-9361. mdawkins@nassaucountycoa. Thursday and Sunday, Yulee the Fernandina Beach Library. Show, themed “My Happy org or 261-0701, ext. 117. Lions Club Bingo Hall. Doors An informal meeting Place,” will be on display Contract bridge, Monday open at 4 p.m., warm-ups Special children’s pro- to discuss the formation through the end of January. and Thursday, except the first The newest exhibition at at 5:15 p.m. Early birds gram guest Ms. Marlene of a Friends of the Yulee The Gallery is located at 18 Monday of each month, 12:30- the Cummer Museum of play at 5:45 p.m. with the will read Hanukkah stories, Branch Library will be held N. Second St. in Fernandina 3:30 p.m., Peck Community Art & Gardens – “Urban regular program at 6:30 p.m. make potato latkes and talk Thursday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m. Beach. For information, visit Center, 516 S. 10th St., Spaces, Open Skies: Participants must be 18 years about Jewish traditions at the in Commission Chambers of islandart.org or call 261-7020. Fernandina Beach. 20th-Century American old; minimum purchase $15. Fernandina Beach Branch the Nassau County James S. Landscape” – will be on view Information, 708-2591. Library at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Page Governmental Complex The Nassau County More than 40 classes through Feb. 3, 2019. This Dec. 19. The program is spon- at 96135 Nassau Place in Council on Aging and are available at the Nassau presentation will feature more ACBL Duplicate Bridge, sored by the Friends of the Yulee. Anyone interested is Pogo’s Kitchen have County Council on Aging’s than 30 prints celebrating 1901 Island Walkway, Fernandina Beach Library and invited to attend. partnered for “Coffee and new location at 1901 Island modern cities and the timeless Fernandina Beach. Amelia is free and open to the public. Giving,” a weekly event every Walkway in Fernandina charms of the country. Visitors Island Duplicate Bridge Club Auditions for the musi- Wednesday from 8 to 10 a.m. Beach. Go tonassaucounty- can admire how artists have hosts the only sanctioned The Amelia Island cal Jesus Christ Superstar at the restaurant, 1408 Lewis councilonaging.org to register aptly captured the changing ACBL duplicate bridge games Museum of History will host will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, St. in Fernandina Beach. and find out more. For ques- landscape of burgeoning cities on the island. Monday, 1 its next 3rd on 3rd Street lec- Jan. 13, at Amelia Musical Regular coffee is free, and tions call 261-0701. like Chicago and New York, p.m.; Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.; ture at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21. Playhouse. Show dates are any donations and specialty Here’s a sneak peek of with its iconic Brooklyn Bridge, Thursday, 1 p.m. For informa- coffee proceeds are donated the classes being offered: busy streets, workers, and tion, contact fredstokes50@ to COA to benefit local Wellness, Health & Fitness harbors. In contrast to such gmail.com or (770) 616-7664. seniors. Coffee and Giving will – Beginning Guitar, A Matter images, the stillness and continue through the end of of Balance – Managing serenity of the countryside Living With Loss is a sup- the year. Concerns About Falls, Tai – with its wide open spaces, port group organized by the Chi for Arthritis, Gentle Yoga, fields, and lakes – offer a wel- Nassau Alcohol Crime Drug Local artist Lisa Inglis Mindful Meditation; Music & come respite from the often Abatement Coalition for any- will host painting parties at Dancing – Beginning Guitar, chaotic urban life. one who has lost a loved one The Green Turtle Tavern and Line Dancing, Beginning Belly and needs a safe place for PJD’s Beer & Wine Garden. Dancing, Happy Tappy Tap Kings Bay RC Modelers, Cost is $20 per canvas with Dancing; Arts & Crafts – established in 1989, is located OUT Continued on 6B Celtic Thunder rumbling into Jax Tickets are still available for next week’s performance of Celtic Thunder at the Times- Union Center in Jacksonville. The group is making a stop Thursday, Dec. 21, in the River City as part of its 75-city U.S. tour to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Backed by the amazing Celtic Thunder Band, the singers – Damian McGinty, Ryan Kelly, Michael O’Dwyer, Emmet Cahill and Neil Byrne – will deliver new ensemble numbers including “Sons of Light,” “Toora, Loora, Lay,” “The Wild Rover,” “Right all right,” and “Castle on the Hill,” followed in the second act by nostalgic, Fill in the squares so fun songs like “Celebration,” “I’m a Believer,” “Seasons in that each row, column the Sun,” and “Rise Again.” No and 3-by-3 box Celtic Thunder show would be FILE PHOTO complete without an encore of Celtic Thunder will be in Jacksonville next week as part of its current U.S. tour. contain the numbers their rousing anthem “Ireland’s 1 through 9. Solution Call,” the only song on the will appear in the groups new album, Celtic and Canada, coast to coast, 12 Artist,” along with “Top World visiting the Times-Union box Thunder X, that isn’t a new times, and Australia four times Music Imprint” and “Top World office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday song, but that never fails to performing almost a thousand Album” in 2008, 2009, 2011, Monday through Friday, by call- B-section. bring the audience to its feet. shows to date, selling well 2015 and again in 2016. ing 632-5000, or going online to Celtic Thunder have sold over one million tickets. Celtic Tickets for Celtic Thunder fscjartistseries.org. Discounts Wednesday, December 12 over 3.4 million albums in the Thunder has been hailed as start at $55.50, plus applicable for groups of 10 or more may be Solution U.S., combined, toured the U.S. Billboard’s “Top World Music fees, and can be purchased by available by calling 632-5050.

NL 6 col. Fri. 12.14.indd 13 12/13/18 10:38 AM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 News-Leader 3B

FCA USHERS IN THE CHRISTMAS SEASON

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Faith Christian Academy rang in the Christmas season with songs and orchestral music at the school’s annual Christmas concert on Dec. 6 at River of Praise Church in Yulee. VPK and Kindergarten students presented “Christmas in Our Jammies” under the direction of their teachers, Heather Manning, Kim Simpkins, and Megan Popham. Directed by fine arts teacher Jennifer Brooks, first- through fifth-grade students sang carols and performed on kazoos, recorders, tambourines, cymbals and bells. The Upper School Chorus sang a selection of songs before being joined by the Lower School students in a performance of “One Candle” sung by candlelight. The evening came to a close with a performance on bells by the fifth grade followed by the FCA Orchestra Ensemble, directed by Marj Dutilly.

FBCA STUDENT COUNCIL DONATES TO BARNABAS

Fernandina Beach Christian Academy Student Council donated a check in the amount of $500 last week to the Barnabas Center Food Pantry. Students collected the money by conducting a Class Penny War at school. They also volunteered for two hours to pack more than 100 food bags to be distributed. FBCA Student Council is sponsored by Veronica Marcum, and members include President Caroline Marcum, Vice President Hannah Pennewell, Treasurer Taylor Luce, Secretary Samantha Vestel, Eli Johnson, Ethan Johnson, Kalea Barker, Bethany Sorreano, Maddie Gelston, Breanna Geibig, and Jane Wyrick. SUBMITTED

Nassau superintendent DiningOutat your favorite local spots takes stock of district’s many achievements DR. KATHY BURNS of creating a Superintendent, strategic plan. Nassau County School District The Nassau County School November 2018 wrapped up Board recently year two for me as superinten- approved the dent. It is an honor to serve as district’s 2018- Nassau County’s Superintendent 2021 Strategic of Schools. Every day is a new Plan. opportunity to learn, set goals, Burns • Project and strive for excellence for our Search: Our students, our future. Time has first class of moved quickly as we’ve worked students with disabilities ages diligently to improve instruction, 18-22 graduated from Project comply with state and federal Search, a program that offers stu- mandates, ensure safe schools, dents an opportunity to learn job and increase learning opportuni- skills and train for future employ- ties for students. The challenges ment. Baptist Medical Center and opportunities for educational Nassau has partnered with us in leaders at every level continue to this program. grow and this year was no excep- • Professional learning oppor- tion. tunities at every grade level. Listed below are a few high- • Title I schools that exceed- lights from the past year. ed expectations and show great progress improving student Academic and achievement include Callahan Student Services Intermediate and Bryceville • “A Rated School District.” Elementary. • Career and technical training opportunities continue to Human Resources expand for our students with the • The school year kicked off addition of a new apprenticeship with our second annual Teacher program as well as an entrepre- Convocation event. Our theme neurship program. for this year is “We Are Nassau!” • Opened VyStar Branch at • Additional half-days were Yulee High School as another added to the district calendar to career training opportunity for provide more planning time for students. teachers. Call 261-3696 • K-8 reading initiative con- • The district held a Teacher tinues for the second year. Recruitment Fair in April with • Reverse Job Fair: Students over 100 attending from around participated in the district’s first the country. We are making plans to find out how Reverse Job Fair. This provided now for our second annual event. an opportunity for students to • Recruiting teachers as well interview potential employers. as school and district leaders Many students were hired on continues to be a challenge. The your restaurant the spot. district established the “NFL” • The following schools – Nassau’s Future Leaders were recognized as Schools Academy – for current assistant of Excellence by the Florida principals and aspiring leaders in can become a Department of Education: our district. Yulee Elementary, Callahan • Teledoc: District employ- Intermediate, Emma Love ees now have the opportunity to Hardee, Hilliard Elementary, access medical consultations via part of our new Bryceville Elementary, and technology. Fernandina Beach High School. • The district participated in • The district once again cel- out-of-state education career fairs weekly ebrated a graduation rate of 91.3 in several states. percent. • The district hired 158 new • Strategic Planning: For the teachers for the 2018-19 school first time since 1999, the district year. Dining Out engaged in strategic planning. District leaders, principals, com- Community Relations munity members, students, and • The district continues to teachers met in April to identify expand our media presence with feature page. needs. Participants identified focus areas and began the work BURNS Continued on 6B

NL 6 col. Fri. 12.14.indd 14 12/13/18 10:33 AM 4B Friday, December 14, 2018 News-Leader Community Countdown is on to Christmas PINE FOREST CLASS REUNION JUDIE MACKIE For the News-Leader

With just 10 days left until Christmas, Saturday’s farmers and arts markets will be a great place to plan your special meals and pick up unique gifts. Located between Alachua and Centre streets in historic Fernandina Beach, both markets are open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – rain or shine – every Saturday until the end of the year. The farmers market has a little something special each week, and tomorrow they are featuring Laura Lannen’s Bite Sized Confections and her holiday-inspired chocolate bites topped with crushed peppermint twist. Some of your favorite vendors will be returning to the farmers market this week, too, such as Steephill and JUDIE MACKIE/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER their Vermont maple syrup, EPIC Ice Cream, Jaxma Orchids will be at Saturday’s farm- Jaxma Orchids, Sunshine Grindz, and Logan’s ers and arts markets, open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Microgreens. Featured in the arts market is in downtown Fernandina Beach. Color Peace Tie Dye; this is not your traditional SUBMITTED Baby Boomer tie-dye. Made with ice and pow- The Pine Forest Community School Class Reunion Committee has announced reunion dered colors, this technique leads to colors and your pre-ordered pies to the farmers market on festivities will be held Friday, Dec. 21, and Saturday, Dec. 22. Tickets to attend the designs inspired by Mother Nature. They have Dec. 22. event – “It’s a Family Reunion” – are $25. The reunion, celebrating the PFCS classes an assortment of dyed items from apparel and This week our Booth With a Cause will host of 1951 through 1968, will begin at 6 p.m. Friday with a social hour at the county build- scarves to kitchen napkins, towels, and dish representatives from Fort Clinch State Park and ing located at 45401 N. Mickler St. in Callahan. The reunion will continue at 7 p.m. cloths. the Friends of Fort Clinch. They will be onsite Saturday with a semi-formal banquet at the Callahan Fairgrounds, located at 543378 Holiday Pies are popular this time of the to provide information about the park and its U.S. 1. For information or to purchase tickets, call the Rev. Johnnie Green at 707-9399. year, and if you want to pre-order something recreational opportunities exploring Florida’s sweet for your family’s table, consider these two natural and cultural resources. Stop by and learn options: Something Good is a gluten-free vendor how to become a friend of Fort Clinch, adopt a and owner Dee is making slices of gluten-free sea turtle nest or attend an educational program pumpkin or chocolate bourbon pecan pie to at the park. MILITARY NEWS complement her variety of breads, sweet breads, Music this week is provided by Steve n U.S. Air Force Airman Joint Base Air Force biscuits, and cookies. For your gluten-free, full- Hinnant. Of course, your well-behaved pets are Ben Hart has graduated from San Antonio- Academy sized pie to arrive by Christmas, please call Dee welcome to join you, but please keep them on a basic military training at Joint Lackland in in Colorado by Wednesday, Dec. 19, at (831) 869-8335. For short leash as the markets can get crowded at Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Springs, Colo. a traditional apple, pumpkin, or pecan pie that is these popular markets. San Antonio, Texas. Texas. The graduate not gluten-free, get your order to John and Carol Learn more about the Fernandina Beach The airman completed an The air- received a of Me, Myself and Pies by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. Market Place or the Fernandina Beach Arts intensive, man com- Bachelor of 18, at (904) 757-2227. Both companies will bring Market on the internet. eight-week pleted an Science and program intensive, was commis- that included eight-week McQuagge Moody sioned as a training in program second lieu- military dis- that included tenant. cipline and training in military discipline The academy is a four-year studies, Air and studies, Air Force core military institution of higher Force core values, physical fitness, and learning that develops and Hart values, physi- basic warfare principles and inspires new air and space cal fitness, skills. leaders with a vision for the and basic war- Airmen who complete future. Its curriculum provides fare principles and skills. basic training also earn four instruction, education, training Airmen who complete basic credits toward an associ- and experience in academics, training also earn four credits ate’s degree in applied sci- military training, physical and toward an associate’s degree in ence degree through the athletic conditioning, and spiri- applied science degree through Community College of the Air tual and ethical development to the Community College of the Force. all cadets. Air Force. McQuagge is the daugh- Moody is the daughter of Hart is the son of Suzanne ter of Brian Smith and Maria Eugene and LaRee Moody of Jeffers and grandson of Rosie Galvez of Yulee, Fla., and Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., sister Tillman of Blackshear, Ga. granddaughter of Angela Bean of Michael Moody of Ponte He is a 2016 graduate of of Fernandina Beach, Fla. Vedra Beach, Fla., and grand- West Nassau County High She is a 2014 graduate of daughter of John and Alma School in Callahan, Fla. Fernandina Beach High School Pruitt of Fernandina Beach, in Fernandina Beach, Fla. Fla. n U.S. Air Force Airman She is a 2013 graduate of SUBMITTED Ariel McQuagge has graduated n Samantha D. Moody Oakleaf High School in Orange The Nassau County chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill has provided new from basic military training at has graduated from the U.S. Park, Fla. shoes each Christmas to mentally ill residents for 27 years. Nassau NAMI provides Lou Holtz presentation kicks off residents shoes for 27th year fundraising campaign for foundation The Nassau County chapter Village, said in the release. of steps through the year. They The U.S. Constitution with them.” of the National Alliance for the “When a resident goes to the help improve balance, walking. Scholarship Foundation kicked humor, lay- Holtz finished his talk by Mentally Ill arrived at Dayspring hospital, (staff) will often take They take them in a lot of direc- off its third-year anniversary by ing out the announcing that he was deliv- Village in Hilliard earlier this away the shoe laces, and when tions and most of all they know hosting a major presentation at three key ering a major donation to the month to celebrate the 27th they get back, often the shoes who gave them to them. Today The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island principles U.S. Constitution Scholarship annual shoe party with the resi- have no shoe laces, so the NAMI we had one resident – my friend, featuring legendary football that he Foundation. He received a dents at the facility, according to shoes are special because they do Terry – tell everyone the shoes coach Lou Holtz, according to a believes standing ovation from the a news release. not require shoe laces. The other he had on today were the ones he news release. people crowd. The residents enjoyed bev- little known fact is many times received last year. Life is about Part of the Foundation’s should Over the past two years, the erages, cakes and gift bags that we will have residents arrive at moments like this where people launch of its “Honor Our Flag follow in U.S. Constitution Scholarship included the much needed shoes. our facility that have no shoes make the difference. I am beyond and American Heritage” fun- Holtz living their Foundation has helped edu- The Nassau NAMI chapter or sometimes their shoes are in grateful for the help and generos- draising campaign, the event lives. cate more than 150 Nassau has been working since October terrible condition and there are ity,” Adkins said. drew a crowd of more than 400 • Do County high school students to raise nearly $4,000 to help the no resources to replace them. Dayspring Village is a state- who came to hear Holtz address the Right Thing – “Your future about the Founding Fathers, mentally ill in the community. The community and NAMI have licensed limited mental health the crowd. The goal of the is determined by your choices. American heritage and the “The annual shoe drive is one stepped into the gap and put the assisted living facility that is campaign is to build a $1 million Hold others accountable for the U.S. Constitution. In addition, of the only times in the year that spring back into their step.” designed to serve adults with endowment that will provide choices they make,” Holtz said. the program has already pro- the residents ever see shoes and “The impact of the NAMI schizophrenia and schizoaffec- Nassau County high school • Do the Best You Can Do vided $37,500 in scholarships for some of the residents it’s the Shoe Party is something that tive disorders. The facility has students with scholarships in – “A commitment to excellence to Nassau County juniors and first times in many years they lasts all year long. The residents served more than 3,900 since it perpetuity. is important. Therefore, give seniors and has promised to have ever seen a new pair of know that these are the ‘good opened in 1987 and continues to Holtz, the former head coach the maximum in everything provide another $25,000 at the shoes,” the release says. guys.’ They understand that, provide residential services and for Notre Dame and a motiva- you do.” end of this school year.

“The Nassau County NAMI when you tell them you are with care to residents from through- tional speaker, aimed a number • Show People You Care – If you have an interest in shoe program is a critical link to NAMI, you really do care and out Northeast Florida. To learn of his remarks at the University “It’s not all about you,” Holtz becoming involved or if you recovery,” Douglas D. Adkins, you are here to help them. The more, go to dayspringvillage.org of US students who attended explained. “Come up to some- would like to donate, visit uscsf. executive director at Dayspring fact is that these shoes see a lot or call 845-7501. the event. He combined advice one and ask how you can help net for more information.

Steve Johnson Automotive Welcome to 1505 S. 14th Street Fernandina Beach, FL 904-277-9719 God’s House Proudly Supporting Our Community

Family Owned & Operated FOr Over 39 years! $25 off your Fresh lOcal seaFOOd next rental & steaks OPEN Lunch & Dinner We Rent Tents 11am & 5pm Celebration • BUICK • GMC BRING IN YOUR CHURCH Rental & Sales • CHEVROLET BULLETIN AND RECEIVE 15% OFF Party Rental 464054 SR 200, Yulee 31 N. 2nd Street 904-261-6956 Fernandina Beach, FL (904) 261-4749 (904) 261-6821 542057 US HWY 1. Callahan , FL Historic Downtown AmeliaCrabTrap.com 904-321-2133 Guardian Classic Carpets Rev. Dr. Wain Wesberry & Interiors, Inc. Rev. Julie Jensen Tax Group Tax Prep, IRS Issues, Worship Sundays Audit Reconsideration, Wage Levies BUDDY KELLUM 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. President Covering Nassau, Joe Rehm, E.A. 802 South 8th Street ffbf.com 904•261•3837 Duval and Fernandina Beach 9 N. 6th St., Fernandina 904-329-6782 Charlton Counties 904-261-0242 Member FDIC

1925 S. 14th Street, Suite #5 Fernandina Beach, FL Monday - Wednesday 11am – 8pm Sales • Service • Repair ursday - Saturday 1619 North 14th St. 11am – 9pm Amelia Island, Florida 32034 Sunday 11am – 6pm 904-321-1422 904-624-7811 North Florida’s ONLY Certified Mercury Verado, Optimax, Yamaha, Suzuki Outboard dealership. Dottie B Banners, Signs, Monuments, Voted 2018 Graphic Design, Custom Art Readers Florist 1925 S. 14th Street Choice 904-261-3011 • 502 Ash Street Fernandina Beach, FL Best of fbnewsleader.com Fernandina Beach, FL 904-261-0340 The Best Nassau County Record PROUD TO BE YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER FOR 77 YEARS!

NL 6 col. Fri. 12.14.indd 15 C VOTED #1 WEEKLY NEWSPAPER - 2007 GPA Better Newspaper Contest - Division E 12/13/18 10:28 AM M S ERVING C AMDEN C OUNTY,GEORGIA S INCE 1894 Y K Tribune &Georgian 50 Cents WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2007 Midweek INSIDE TODAY Rough year for Georgia sea turtles Cumberland Island a bright spot as nesting numbers were third worst since ’89

BY EMILY GOODSON tion, said sea turtle nests are state with 176 loggerhead Tribune & Georgian Staff the primary index for the nests and one green sea turtle A below-average number of health of the population, nest, said Doug Hoffman, a Mosquitoes sea turtles crawled ashore in which shows many peaks and wildlife biologist for Cumber- Georgia during this year’s valleys in its numbers over the land Island National Seashore. hitting hard nesting season, but biologists long term. “The nests were screened to Camden County say long-term numbers are “We don’t get too upset if it’s keep raccoons and hogs out of more important than year-to- a low year or too excited if it’s a them,” he said. “It takes a nest working fast to keep year totals. high year,” Dodd said. 60 days to hatch, typically.” biting bugs at bay. The scientists counted 688 Last year’s nest count totaled Volunteer turtle technicians sea turtle nests along Georgia’s see page 3A 1,400, an increase from the on the island calculated an 83 coast, the third lowest total 1,219 counted in 2005. The percent hatch success rate, since the Department of Natu- number peaked in 2003 with which Hoffman said was ral Resources (DNR) began 1,508 nests, according to remarkable because close to 40 daily monitoring in 1989. The DNR’s Wildlife Resources percent of the nests had to be annual average is 1,023 nests. Division. relocated due to beach erosion Mark Dodd, a senior wildlife Cumberland Island again caused by early-summer SILVER DOLLAR SIZED loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings flap their biologist with the DNR’s way toward the Atlantic Ocean. Turtle technicians on Cumber- played host this season to the land Island counted more than 14,000 hatched eggs during this Nongame Conservation Sec- highest number of nests in the See TURTLES, page 16A È year’s sea turtle season. (Special to the Tribune & Georgian) Rock Shrimp Fest is on Love, comedy style Driver charged with Downtown St. Marys will be buzzing with DUI after accident activity this weekend. BY ASHLEY SMITH sonville, for see pages 7A- 10A Tribune & Georgian Staff treatment. A Kingsland man was Her 11-year- arrested for driving under old great- the influence of alcohol and grandson was causing a serious injury by also trans- vehicle Thursday after his ported to car collided with another Shands, and Pryor vehicle on Kings Bay Road. Skipper’s 6- The other car carried a St. year-old great-grandson was Marys woman and her two treated at Southeast Georgia young great-grandchildren, Health System, Camden Wildcats all of whom were seriously Campus. injured. Pryor was checked by the roll, 50-6 According to the accident emergency medical team on Offense gets back on report, Steven Pryor, 36, was the scene, but did not appear traveling east on Kings Bay to have any injuries. Howev- track in region Road when Florence Skip- er, his blood alcohol level stomping of Groves. per, 68, pulled out in front of was above the legal limit, see page 1B him from Winding Road, and he was arrested. causing the collision. According to the accident Contact reporter Ashley Smith ALSO INSIDE report, Skipper was flown to at (912) 882-4927 or OBITUARIES 2A Shands Hospital, Jack- [email protected] FRED HILL 4A OPINION 4A UPCOMING EVENTS 6A St. Marys defends HOSPITAL 15A TIDE CHART 2B PEOPLE 4B use of student help CLASSIFIEDS 8B BY GREG JONES SCAD students will give them LEGALS 11B Tribune & Georgian Staff several good ideas for free on WEATHER St. Marys planners defend how to improve midtown. having Savannah College of Thornhill also said the gradu- Today: THE CAMDEN COUNTY High School Advanced Drama Class’s production of the campy comedy, Love Comics, went off without a hitch last weekend. The play is set in a late 1950s Art and Design (SCAD) grad- ate students give the depart- Partly cloudy romance comic book. Above, during the song "Four Hearts" are: below from left, Rebekah uate students evaluate mid- ment heads a starting point on 40% chance Martens and Natalie Danna and, standing from left, Griffin Logue, Michael Golden and town instead of a consulting improving the midtown area. of t-storms Ashley Conway. Below, Matt Humphrey and Jamel Booth sing "If You Are a Guy." (Photos firm. “I think it is important for H: 87˚ L: 72˚ special to the Tribune & Georgian/CCHS Drama Boosters) Last month, SCAD students people to understand these are Thursday: came to both Kingsland and graduate students that after Mostly cloudy St. Marys to take a look at the they graduate are credited 30% chance cities and come back on Oct. urban designers,” she said. of t-storms 19 and give their assessments “Last year, when we did our H: 88˚ L: 72˚ on how to improve the munic- downtown, six months later ipalities. St. Marys officials one of the students e-mailed Friday: want residents to know the me a project he worked on as Mostly cloudy graduate students will save tax- an urban planner. These are 30% chance payers a lot of money. not freshmen. These are pro- of t-storms City Manager Bill Shanahan, fessionals whose next job will H: 88˚ L: 71˚ City Planner Roger Weaver be as urban planners.” and Alyce Thornhill, director Thornhill said that, when of the Downtown Develop- Tribune & ment Authority, said the See SCAD, page 16A È Georgian P.O. Box 470, Salvation Army poised St. Marys, Ga. 31558 for grand reopening BY GREG JONES organization remodeled its Volume 104, No. 79 Tribune & Georgian Staff store, which allows for more 28 pages • Two sections The Salvation Army will space to sell items and re- www.tribune-georgian.com have its grand re-opening and painted walls to improve its © 2007, Tribune & Georgian, community awareness cam- look. Community Newspapers Inc. paign from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6. The family store will serve The Salvation Army will free hot dogs and drinks on have a ribbon cutting at 8:30 “One Dollar Saturday,” during a.m. Thursday. On Thursday which everything in the store and Friday, The Salvation will sell for just $1. Army also will have up to 50 percent off items, and draw- Contact reporter Greg Jones ings for prizes that will include at (912) 882-4927 or gift certificates. The charitable [email protected] Friday, December 14, 2018/News-Leader 5B Religion TAIZÉ PRAYER SERVICE It may be time to put The St. Michael Taizé Ensemble will host a 40-minute musical service

that includes simple chants beauty on the civic agenda sung repeatedly, a time of blessed silence and reflec- n Jan. 14, the Nassau County about our reality.” tion, a scripture reading and Commission will discuss rezoning Which is why, no matter prayers of praise and inter- 2.53 acres on the north side of South how many times we cessions at 7 p.m. Monday, Fletcher Avenue between Buccaneer see the sunrise, or watch it Dec. 17. Amidst the rush O Trail and Amelia Island Parkway. I suspect the set; and regardless of how to prepare for Christmas, meeting will be crowded with citizens who hold often we’ve strolled Egan’s don’t forget to prepare your strong opinions. Creek, we have this linger- heart for the birth of Jesus, As Christians, should we be among them? ing sense that these sights, the true gift and spirit of Does zoning have anything to do with the sounds, and smells have Christmas. The church is Christian gospel? Should we, as a function of our existed from the beginning. located at North Fourth and faith, be involved? PRACTICAL They have “some sort of Broome streets. We are, inarguably, stewards over God’s THEOLOGY priority over us,” Brennan ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH/ creation. We’re responsible for how we use says. They make us aware – SPECIAL it. And that responsibility is given multiple maybe subconsciously – times – in Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:15, to Richard that though God is distinct Noah in Genesis 9:1-3, and to the exiled Jews in Doster from creation, he’s present Jeremiah 29:7. in it. Which is why Luke Theologian Richard Pratt has concluded, explains, it is “in Him RELIGION NOTES “By filling and ruling over the world, we [that] we live and move and have our being” Concourse in Fernandina meats and boxed meals. fulfill our true purpose in life. We reach the (Acts 17:28). Services change Beach, will hold a candlelight Please bring your donations heights of dignity because we represent and So, how does this, spiritual as it is, apply to Pastor Elder Harry J. service and potluck dinner at to 410 S. Ninth St. at the corner extend the authority of the King of the uni- rezoning two acres of Amelia Island? Johnson of Solid Rock Church 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, and a of South Ninth and Date streets verse.” Roger Scruton tells us that mankind’s of God by Faith in Yulee has Watch Night service and potluck between 10 a.m. and noon or God’s people are responsible to transform natural love of beauty has always been the announced that the church will dinner from 9 a.m. to midnight 1 and 4 p.m. Monday through the world for his glory, and to create a dwell- strongest motive for “preserving land and land- not hold services on Sunday, Monday, Dec. 31. For both Friday. ing place fit for him and for those who bear his scape for future generations.” It is the spectacle Dec. 16, due to the 98th meals, bring your favorite dish, image. Which means, in part, we’re to make it of beauty that inspires us to protect the habitat General Assembly that will be hors d’oeuvres, soup, casserole, Franklintown meal more glorious and more beautiful. of gopher tortoises, painted buntings, and rose- held in Atlanta, Ga. salad, vegetable, bread or des- Franklintown Community A couple of years ago columnist Elizabeth ate spoonbills. It is the enticement of beauty the sert. For more information, call Church of Amelia Island Bible Farrelly wrote in Australia’s Sydney Morning inspires us “to preserve the habitat of civilized ‘The Story of Christmas’ 277-3303. Study has changed to 2 p.m. Herald, “We don’t talk about beauty anymore. people.” The combined choirs of • Prince of Peace Lutheran every Wednesday. A meal Beauty doesn’t figure in the public debate. Yet beauty is rarely on the civic docket. We Blackrock Baptist Church and Church, located at 2600 Atlantic will be served every second It’s wholly absent from our politics and rarely discuss function, costs, and economic impact. Springhill Baptist Church will Ave. in Fernandina Beach, will Wednesday of the month in its championed by those professionals (artisan- But as a community – as a city and county – we present performances of “The hold a Taizé prayer service at 7 Gabriel Means Fellowship Hall. architects) for whom it is called business.” don’t often enough ask, ‘Will this make our town Story of Christmas” at 6 p.m. p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, with a All are welcome. The Church This cultural turn, argues philosopher Roger more beautiful?’ Saturday, Dec. 15, at Springhill soup and salad dinner at 6 p.m., is located at 1415 Lewis St. Scruton, has been prompted by a couple of Let’s be clear, mankind is made to continue Baptist Church and at 6 p.m. and candlelight Christmas Eve in American Beach. For more deeply flawed assumptions. First, that beauty the creative work God began. As such, we’re Sunday, Dec. 16, at Blackrock services with Holy Communion information, call 277-2726 or is entirely subjective, which, if true, means that right to delight in our favorite (built) shops and Baptist Church. Springhill at 5 and 9 p.m. 261-5354. arguing about it is pointless. Second, Scruton restaurants. We ought to be grateful for office Baptist is located at 941017 Old says, is that we’ve come to accept that beauty buildings and schools. We must have homes and Nassauville Road in Fernandina Hope House worship Prince of Peace doesn’t matter. It has no economic value; there- decent roads. These are part of the abundant life Beach and Blackrock Baptist Join us at noon Tuesday, fore, it shouldn’t be allowed to constrain eco- God’s given us. is located at 96362 Blackrock Dec. 18, as we celebrate the Lutheran Church nomic growth. At the same time, let’s be aware that build- Road in Yulee. For questions or birth of our Savior Jesus Christ! Prince of Peace Lutheran Travel down A1A west of the Shave Bridge ings affect us. They can overpower us or directions, call 261-4711. See His majesty, glory and Church is the only Lutheran and the point is pretty well proved. provoke a delighted sigh. They can charm us humility through song, a read- church in Nassau County and This is where the church has something or repel us. They can politely fit in or garishly Christmas services ing of the Word and prayer. The offers two worship services on unique to offer. Within the Christian tradition, stand out. Like people, they can be enchanting • Yulee United Methodist Salvation Army Hope House Sunday mornings. The 9 a.m. beauty (with truth and goodness) has long neighbors or oafish boors. Church, located at 86003 is located at 410 S. Ninth St., service is a traditional liturgi- been “a transcendental,” meaning that wher- In The Brothers Karamazov, Dostoyevsky Christian Way in Yulee, will Fernandina Beach. cal service, while the 10:45 ever we encounter beauty and when we have wrote, “The awful thing is that beauty is mys- hold a Christmas Cantata at a.m. service is a more casual the occasion to create it, we participate in the terious as well as terrible. God and the devil are 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, and a You don’t like church? service. nature and character of God. Beauty, then, fighting there, and the battlefield is the heart of Christmas Eve candlelight ser- Sick and tired of life? Prince of Peace is located on becomes real. “It’s not merely ephemeral, as in man.” God’s people might want to enter fray and vice at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24. Broken? Worn down by trou- Amelia Island at 2600 Atlantic the passing, subjective taste of an individual or always fight for beauty. • Solid Rock Church of ble? Have you really messed Ave., next to the Atlantic the fleeting feeling evoked by a sunset,” says Richard Doster lives in Fernandina Beach God by Faith, located at 86138 up? Looking for hope? Life Recreational Center and across Kate Harrison Brennan, chief officer of Anglican with his wife Sally. He’s the editor of byFaith, the Palm Tree Drive in Yulee will Recovery is a small group from the main entrance to Fort deaconess ministries in Australia. “Rather each magazine of the Presbyterian Church in America, hold a Christmas Cantata at intent on cooperating with God Clinch State Park. To learn moment or instance of beauty points to further and attends Grace Community Church in Yulee. 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, and to rebuild their lives based on more, visit poplcweb.org. beauty to be found. It stands for something Reach him at [email protected]. celebrate New Year’s Eve with the biblical principles of the a Watch Night beginning at 7 Twelve Steps. We will take the p.m. Monday, Dec. 31. For more year 2019 to go through the information or for transporta- Twelve Steps, one per month. tion, contact Jeannette White at It’s not just more information – 703-7334. it’s transformation. The group • Grace Community Church will begin meeting Jan. 6 at 416 and Redeemer Community Alachua St. and meet regularly Church will be joining together 10-11 a.m. Sunday mornings from 6 to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve and 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday to celebrate the Savior’s birth, mornings. Look for the Life followed by a time of refresh- Recovery sign. For more infor- ments. The service will be at mation, call Jesse at 753-1809. Grace Community Church with Pastor Aaron Bell of Redeemer Donation needs preaching. Grace is located at The Salvation Army Hope 96038 Lofton Square Court in House is in need of the follow- Yulee. All are welcome. For ing types of donations: more information, call 491-0363 • Cold weather cloth- or send an email to office@gra- ing – jackets, hats, gloves and cenassau.com. scarves. • Amelia Island Church of • Food – jelly, canned fruit, Christ, located at 95762 Amelia soups, pasta sauce, canned

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

85971 Harts Rd. 904•225•5128 at the place of your choice... Yulee, FL 32097 www.Yuleebaptistchurch.com

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 904-753-0731 904-261-4293 • www.stpeterparish.org

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

“Discover the Difference” at Christ Fellowship Amelia Baptist ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI Church Advertise Your Church 850987 U.S. 17 North, Yulee Catholic Mission Sunday School – 9:30am Church Here! Unity. A Positive Path for Spiritual Living Positive Path for Spiritual Living 86000 St. Francis Way Sunday Worship - 10:30am To advertise in the SundaySunday Service at at 10am 10am Intersection of SR200 & Gene Lasserre Blvd. Wednesday Evening – 6:30pm Church Directory; at American Beach Community Center American Beach Community Center Weekend Masses: “Messed up people, Saved by Call the 16001600 JuliaJulia StreetStreet Christ, and Loved by God.” ews- eader Call UnityIsleofLight 904-518-8987 Sat. Mass 4 p.m. (7:00pm Spanish) N L Pastor J.J. Bradley www.foru nitymorei sleofinformationlight.com Sun. Mass 8 a.m. (9:30am Family) at 261-3696 All are invited & children are welcomed All are welcome. Rev. Rafal Mazurowski www.christfellowshipn .org www.stfrancisyulee.org St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Mission Church

NL 6 col. Fri. 12.14.indd 16 12/13/18 10:30 AM 6B Friday, December 14, 2018 LEISURE News-Leader

Growth Management BURNS Continued from 3B and Operations newspaper articles, Facebook, • The district has a current Instagram, Twitter, YouTube enrollment of more than 12,000 and the Nassau Notebook. students. Annual Parade of Paws • Superintendent Spotlights: • Established a Land/Growth Every School Board meet- Committee. Val Ernest ing begins with a spotlight on • The district’s Financial with Leia positive people and activities Services migrated to a new and Ailani as throughout the district. financial management system – “Floridian • Established the Skyward. Dogsled Superintendent’s Student • Began a major renovation Team” took Advisory Council. project at Fernandina Beach first place. • Students and schools Middle School. worked together to provide • Added Grab and Go Thanksgiving meals, school Breakfast Carts at multiple supplies and clothes to Holmes schools. County and Blountstown fol- • Created outdoor seating lowing Hurricane Michael. and shaded areas for students. • Planning “A Day in the • Food Service Department Life” series spotlighting the developed a “Going Green” ini- work of our team members. tiative. • Teaming with Barnabas • Food Service Department Center to provide services to added a registered dietician to west side families. their staff.

Technology Services and Safety Second place Instructional Technology • Hired a district safety spe- went to • Implemented electronic cialist. Carol Olson Medicaid billing. • Established the Department and Elvis as • Robotics teams throughout of Student Safety, a law enforce- “Mayor of the district. ment agency. Fernandina • Every middle and high • Completed a district-wide Beach.” school student now has access threat assessment review. PHOTOS BY ED HARDEE/SPECIAL to a technology device. • Established threat assess- • Our technology team sup- ment teams at every school site. ports more than 11,750 devices • Began the process of hir- Amanda daily. ing district safety officers and Lewis and • An Office 365 implemen- guardians for all elementary Moxie as tation project included an email school campuses. We currently “The Elf Off migration from First Class to have Nassau County Sheriff’s the Shelf” Outlook. Office resource officers and landed in • All teachers now have city of Fernandina Beach police third place. interactive technology (interac- officers at all middle and high tive projector of panels) in their schools. classrooms. • Completed restricted • Secondary teachers and all access entry at ALL schools. school administrators received new laptops. Our theme for this school • Began the installation of year is “We Are Nassau!” We security cameras on all cam- are all members of an outstand- puses. ing team, working for the success • Started the implementa- of students and the improvement tion of new network hardware of our schools. We are thankful district-wide. to our families and communities • Redesigned report cards for their continued support and for elementary, middle, and high look forward to exciting, suc- schools. cessful days ahead. Kerri Foster and Abigail the Goat earned an OUT Continued from 2B Guests on the Ghost Tour will learn Amelia Island honorable comfort and support. Meetings ghost stories while they tiptoe mention. are Mondays from 4-5 p.m. through dark streets and walk at the Peck Center, 516 S. in the footsteps of a bygone During last weekend’s Dickens on Centre event, the Nassau 10th St., Fernandina Beach. era as the past comes alive Humane Society held its 19th annual Parade of Paws, which Cost is $10 per meeting. through the storytelling of your helps to raise funds for NHS, and awarded a number of prizes. Call 277-3699 or email sup- guide. This tour begins at 6 • First place – Val Ernst with Leia and Ailani as “Floridian [email protected] for p.m. every Friday. Meet your Dogsled Team.” information. guide in the cemetery behind • Second place – Carol Olson and Elvis as “Mayor of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Fernandina Beach.” Located at Barnabas 801 Atlantic Ave. Tickets may • Third Place – Amanda Lewis and Moxie as “The Elf Off Center, 1303 Jasmine St., be purchased at the Amelia the Shelf.” Fernandina Beach, Gerri’s Island Museum of History for • Honorable mention –Kerri Foster and Abigail the Goat. Corner is a nonprofit $10/adults and $5/students. In addition, winners were named in the following categories: resource center for • Looks Most Like Owner – Aspen Moeller with Franc and women with cancer, Overeaters Anonymous Beans. answers questions in a meets in the parlor at St. • Best Victorian Costume – Barbara Halverstadt and Edie. confidential setting, provides Peter’s Episcopal Church, • Cutest Personality – Valerie Aaron with Gidget, Tilley and support group information 801 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Gidget, Tilley and RuthAnne, owned by Valerie Aaron, RuthAnne. and more. For an appoint- Beach, at 1 p.m. Thursdays. took home the “Cutest Personality” prize. • Most Original Costume – Theresa Shuster with Kassidy. ment, call 261-7000. Contact Ilona at 261-9361.

NL 6 col. Fri. 12.14.indd 17 12/13/18 10:40 AM

7B NEWS-LEADER FRIDAY, CLASSIFIEDS DECEMBER 14, 2018 To Place An Ad, Call (904) 261-3696. The Classified Ad Deadline for Wednesdays is 5:00 p.m. Monday and for Fridays is 5:00 p.m. Wednesday

ANNOUNCEMENTS Work Wanted Livestock & Supplies Appliances RECREATION Lots & Land Condominiums Wanted to Rent Lost & Found Services Pets/Supplies Home Furnishings Boats/Watercraft Farms & Acreage Homes TRANSPORTATION Personals EDUCATION Services Muscial Instruments RVs/Campers/Trailers Commercial/Retail Rooms Automobiles Public Notice Schools & Instruction MERCHANDISE Auctions REAL ESTATE Investment Property Mobile Homes SUVs Miscellaneous Tutoring Garage Sales Wanted to Buy Homes for Sale Other Areas Vacation Rentals Trucks EMPLOYMENT Lessons/Classes Articles for Sale Free Items Condominiums Wanted to Buy Office Vans Help Wanted FARM & ANIMAL Antiques-Collectibles Miscellaneous Mobile Homes RENTALS Commercial/Retail Motorcycles/ATV’s Business Opportunity Equipment Produce Ocean/Waterfront Apartments Roommate Wanted

THE NEWS-LEADER SERVICE DIRECTORY IS LOCATED BELOW

With your assistance up to 40 homebound seniors will continue to receive two nutritious meals a week throughout 2019.

$85 will adopt a homebound senior

for the coming year. NLPSA

Please mail donations to: Soup Train c/o Nassau County Council on Aging 1901 Island Walkway, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Contact Laura LeBlanc-Jones for information. 864-567-7320 SERVICE DIRECTORY Do you need an affordable way to let the community know about the services you offer? Call the News-Leader at 261-3696 to put the SERVICE DIRECTORY to work for you! BLUEPRINTS CONSTRUCTION GARAGE DOORS LAWN MAINTENANCE LAWN MAINTENANCE PRESSURE WASHING VOTED Best of the Best 2018 GARAGE DOOR & SOD REPLACEMENT GRASS TOO TALL? PRESSURE WASHING BRANNAN GIVE SHAWN A CALL! AMELIA ISLAND GRAPHICS OPERATOR SYSTEMS Removal & Installation RAY O’ROURKE Come see us today for all of your printing CONSTRUCTION Steven Hair Maintenance, Inc. BUSH HOGGING Houses – Trailers – Patios and copying needs. “The local guy” since 1984 $475 per pallet. State Reg. Building Contractor DRIVEWAY GRADING Driveways – etc. The ALL-NEW HP PageWide 40 Years Experience Quit Paying Too Much! Sod, Labor & Tax included. XL 8000 Printer LAWN MAINTENANCE Licensed • Insured • Operator or door replacements • Transmitter replacement No fees up front. Wood Decks Cleaned & Resealed The FASTEST large-format mono- State Licensed RB0055959 GARDEN TILLING chrome & color printer ever!!! • Broken springs • Stripped gears • Cables • Service for all makes & models Call anytime FREE ESTIMATES • Up to 30 “Arch D” (24x36) GARAGES • ROOM ADDITIONS Drawings Per Minute (904) 868-7602 904-318-3700 • Mixed Monochrome & Color Sets NEW HOMES 904-277-2086 Insured • Licensed 261-4353 In One Pass • Up to 40” Wide x Various Lengths QUALITY GUARANTEED HANDY MAN SERVICES PEST CONTROL – Call Today – ROOFING 904.261.0740 2-Car Garages Amelia Digital Copies • Color Copies Bob’s Irrigation PANTHER • Engineering Copies • 1-4 Color $ 00 Handy Man TERMITE & PEST COASTAL ROOFING Printing • Typesetting & Design 17,280 & LandscapingInc. CONTROL • Bindery Service • Bulk Mailing Service 24x24 Wood Frame Only Electrical • Plumbing • Deck Repairs Additional Cost for o Full Service Lawn Maintenance SYSTEMS 2162 Sadler Road • Fernandina Beach, Concrete Block • Any Electrical or Plumbing FL 32034 (Fax) 904-261-0364 o Landscape Design & Installation www.ameliaislandgraphics.com NO JOB TOO SMALL TERMITE • [email protected] 845-3350 904-903-1175 o Irrigation Installation & Repair SEASON “Re-Roofing Is Our Specialty” [email protected] o Outdoor Lighting Solutions is upon us! Nassau County’s Largest Roofing & Insured & Bonded 904-321-4000 CLEANING SERVICE F YOU ARE o Seasonal Lighting Projects Siding Contractor Serving Satisfied I HOME IMPROVEMENT o Sod Installation & Repair PAINTING Homebuilders & Homeowners Since 1993 READING THIS o Concrete Pavers & Fire Pits Re-Roofing • New Roofing Let it Shine BRANNON o Deck Installation & Repair RESIDENTIAL WE CAN HELP! HOME IMPROVEMENT & MAINTENANCE BUDDY’S PAINTING Siding • Soffit & Fascia CLEANING SERVICE Service Directory Ads Reach Holiday Special o Retaining Walls & Ponds Quality Work at Affordable, Bondable, Dependable Your Customers! o Grading Services & Drainage Reasonable Prices 261-2233 Carpentry • Painting • Drywall Free Re-Roof Estimates Pet Service • Holiday Help Call 261-3696 and find out Repair • Lawn & House 904-261-5040 “No Job Too Small or Too Large” A Coastal Building Systems Co. References available upon request CCC-057020 how to put your advertising Maintenance • Free Estimates ES12000919 • Licensed • Bonded • Insured Contact Sandra bobsirrigationlandscape.com 904-583-0630 dollars to work for you! FL – 904-524-6135 FREE ESTIMATES GA – 229-221-8974 AVAILABLE 225-9292 Licensed & Insured The average American family has about DO YOU $7,000 worth of unused items in their homes ... KNOW? In addition to finding out the latest news, sports & events happening in Nassau County you can also: SELL IT! Place classified ads online! Place an ad call Renew your subsciption online! Browse back issues....and more! 261-3696 Visit www.fbnewsleader.com today!

FNL12141214EEEE97 1 12/13/18 10:37 AM 2

8B FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 CLASSIFIEDS News-Leader

“Team Werling” Residential Specialists For Northeast, Florida 203 Centre St. Fernandina Beach, FL 904-556-9549 3 Offices to Serve You Downtown, South Island & Yulee

86523 North Hampton Club Way 5010 Summer Beach Blvd. $425,000 $510,000

North Hampton 86523 No. Hampton Club Way, 5/4. Sailmaker Condo 5010 Summer Beach Blvd #709. 1,325 2/2.5 3,018 sf, Golf Course community. Plantation shutters, Enjoy beautiful views from this oceanfront condo! Updated fireplace and 3rd car garage.$425,000 MLS# 81081 kitchen, stainless appliances, fireplace.$510,000 MLS# 81553 76384 Deerwood Dr 8623 Noyak Ct $210,000 $375,000

JUST LISTED JUST LISTED

Timber Creek 76384 Deerwood Dr, 3/2, 1,574 sf, Fresh paint, North Hampton 8623 Noyak Ct 3 BR 2.5 bath 2,386 sf home new appliances, located on pond. Community amenities. Con- built in 2001. Large lot on a cul de sac. Former model home venient location to Jax, Georgia and I-95. $210,000 #82339 with upgrades! Community amenities. $375,000 #82380 96017 Sea Breeze Way 85310 Cherry Creek Dr. $600,000 $450,000

Ocean Breeze 96017 Sea Breeze Way Like NEW, former Amelia Walk 85310 Cherry Creek Dr. 1 yr old 4 BR 3 ½ bath model loaded with upgrades! 4/3 + media room, over home, with 2,802 sq ft of living area. Popular convenient 2,700 sf, located on the pond. $600,000 MLS# 81699 neighborhood with amenities $450,000 MLS# 82313

FindNortheastFloridaHomes.com #1 Top Producers Team In Nassau County 2017 Top 1% In The Nation for Berkshire Hathaway Craig Brewis, Karen & Paul Werling, Angie Williams, Sandy Moser, Jordan Gallup, Mary Lavin, Brenda Chandler When Experience Counts Choose The Experts With 30+ Years As REALTORS ® [email protected] 904-556-9549 Branching Out... Realtor Directory Seeking Have property for sale? Call us! 904-261-3696 a Safer Tomorrow

John Hartrich Broker/Owner [email protected] www.SeaHorseofAmelia.com 4856 First Coast Hwy., #3 Amelia Island, FL 32034 Smokey & Bandit 904-206-0817

608 S. 8th Street Phil Griffin Fernandina Beach, Fl 32034 Broker GRI www.ACRFL.com [email protected]

(904) 261-2770 • (904)556-9140 Merry Christmas! COMMERCIAL • INVESTMENT • LEASING • SALES ~Smokey & Bandit Help the Manatees, Adopt One Today!

JohnJohn Hartrich Broker/Owner [email protected]@SeaHorseofAmelia.com www.SeaHorseofAmelia.comwww.SeaHorseofAmelia.com 48564856 FirstFirst Coast Hwy., #3 Amelia Island, FL 32034 savethemanatee.org Smokey & Bandit Amelia Island, FL 32034 904-206-0817904-206-0817 Photo © Wayne Hartley NLPSA

CLICK & SAVE The full catalog of News-Leaderfbnewsleader.com advertisers is now available through our online directory: Search local • Access accurate contact information, photos and maps for each business businesses at • Find links to business websites, including a description of the business and where to find them. FNL12141214EEEE97Nassau’s 2 newest • View recent ads, which can be shared to social media 12/12/18 6:16 PM online directory • Expand your search to include listings in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. Only at www.fbnewsleader.com