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FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 / 12 PAGES, 1 SECTION • fbnewsleader.com County’s on-beach parking reopens today ■ On-beach parking is for county residents and military only ■ Scott Road on-beach parking remains temporarily closed PEG DAVIS Assistant County Manager Taco Pope about the News-Leader plans. Saying that the county could begin printing a After approving a consent agenda that included type of beach-access ID card within a few weeks, extending the county’s state of emergency for Mullin said at this time the county “doesn’t have another week, the Nassau County Board of County the manpower to examine deeds” for people who Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday don’t have a license or ID to prove their residency. to lift the county’s temporary on-beach parking The county’s plan is for employees from the ban at 8 a.m. today, but with several important county’s Maintenance and Road & Bridge depart- restrictions. ments to be on-hand to help process the on-beach Only Nassau County residents and active traffic until a contract with a private security firm duty military members will be allowed to park can be finalized. The county moved forward on the county-run beaches until further notice. Monday with selecting a firm to do that. The executive order issued by the county says, Mullin said he’s been asked why Nassau “Proof of Nassau County residence shall require County Sheriff’s Office deputies can’t just a valid Florida Driver’s License by the driver or patrol the beaches. He said the matter had been State of Florida identification card by an occupant reviewed with Sheriff Bill Leeper, adding, “It was of the vehicle, indicating a current Nassau County determined to be impossible.” residence.” An attendant will check the licenses, On-beach parking at Scott Road will remain identifications cards and military IDs. closed for now, but the parking lot and pedestrian The board received a detailed briefing from County Manager and Attorney Mike Mullin and PARKING Continued on page 3

NASSAU COUNTY Fort Clinch State Park Slides from a presentation Wednesday show Nassau County’s plan to control on-beach park- beach and trails reopened ing at Peters Point Beachfront Park, above, and at American Beach, below. Fort Clinch State Park has now partially reopened after being shut for weeks by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. All state parks were tem- porarily closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. “The park is open with access to the beach and trails. All other facilities (visitor center museum) and camping will remain closed. I will inform as I know,” Park Manager Heath Alboher said via email Wednesday. According to the park’s web page: “Effective Wednesday, May 13, Fort Clinch FILE State Park is open for day use activities (see A cannon at the fort. hours of operation and fee information below). Services may be limited. Restroom availability may be limited, all other park facilities are the fort itself. closed. Visitors are expected to maintain dis- Go to floridastateparks.org/fortclinch for tances of at least six feet apart and limit group information on Fort Clinch State Park, and to size to ten or fewer people.” floridastateparks.org/learn/safety-updates for The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to sun- more on Florida’s park system and its phased down, 365 days per year. Fort is open daily plan for reopening during the coronarvirus from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fee to enter the park is $6 per vehicle. There are extra fees to enter PARK Continued on page 5 BOCC receives FDOH COVID-19 status report Dr. Eugenia Ngo-Seidel, head of the is 2,372 per 100,000, which is a little bit Florida Department of Health – Nassau below the state rate of 2,716. ... We are County, gave the Board of County working hard to improve that test rate U.S. NAVY Commissioners and the community an overall.” The USS Florida comes back to Kings Bay. update Wednesday on official statistics Ngo-Seidel said the goal of FDOH- for COVID-19 testing in Nassau County Nassau is to test 2% of the county’s and on free testing opportunities next population this month. Thursday. Ngo-Seidel added later that her COVID-19 is the disease caused by department has completed 100% of USS Florida returns to base SARS-CoV-2, also known as the novel its case investigations and case inter- SPECIALIST 1ST CLASS punch at our timing and tempo,” said (Blue) commanding officer, from coronavirus. views within 48 hours. She also said the ASHLEY BERUMEN Vice Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander, Reamstown, Pa. “So, after being sort Seidel reported that as of Tuesday, department is providing guidance and Navy News Service Naval Submarine Forces. of homeless for the past 30 months, it’s May 12, at 10 a.m., 2,047 tests had been PPE to nursing homes, “checking to see Florida is one of just four guided- nice to be back in Kings Bay.” completed, with 61 positive cases offi- if they have any unmet needs.” The Ohio-class guided-missile missile submarines in the U.S. Navy’s While forward deployed, the ship cially counted. Fifty-nine of those were Another case of COVID-19 was submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) fleet and comprises half of the guided- sailed more than 98,000 nautical miles, in residents, and two were in “visitors.” added to the county’s official total as of returned to its homeport of Naval missile submarine force in Kings Bay, which is the equivalent to nearly four She said the positivity rate for the coun- Thursday morning: an 87-year-old male Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga. on May home to all East Coast Ohio-class sub- times around the world, and pinned 202 ty is 3% overall. with no known contact with a confirmed 9 after operating forward deployed for marines to include five ballistic-missile new submariners with their submarine The median age for residents test- case and no travel history. “The man more than two years supporting the and two guided-missile submarines. It warfare, or “Dolphins.” ing positive as of Tuesday morning was will remain in isolation until released U.S. Africa, Central and European was commissioned in June 1983 as a Missile Technician 1st Class Eckle 49. There have been 13 hospitalizations by public health,” according to an offi- Combatant Commands. ballistic-missile submarine (SSBN), and Penley, Florida (Blue), from Charlotte, and one death, according to Seidel: cial Facebook post by Nassau County For over 800 days, Florida provided completed more than 50 patrols before N.C., said he is happy to be home. “Hospitalizations do not reflect those Emergency Management. unprecedented strike and special oper- its conversion to a guided-missile sub- “It’s difficult being away and not that are currently in the hospital ... (that) The next free testing scheduled as ation mission capabilities, bringing mis- marine. having contact with my family,” said is the hospitalization rate for the entire of May 14 will take place at the FDOH sion flexibility and unparalleled stealth The boat’s conversion began in 2003 Penley. “I can’t wait to spend time with time period.” clinics in Hilliard and Callahan on May to the fighting force. and the submarine re-entered service my son and daughter.” “The cases – we’ve had 21 in ZIP 21. The testing in Hilliard will take “For the past 30 months, USS with new and unprecedented strike and SSGNs are equipped with superior code 32034, 10 cases in 32097, 11 cases place in the morning and the testing in Florida has been forward deployed, pro- special operation mission capabilities in communications capabilities and have in 32046, 15 cases in 32011, and less Callahan is scheduled for the afternoon. viding our combatant commanders with May 2006. the ability to carry up to 154 Tomahawk than five in 32009,” Ngo-Seidel said. You do not have to have any symptoms not only one of the most versatile and “Most submarines don’t operate for- land-attack cruise missiles. The plat- “Our overall case rate positivity is 71 of COVID-19 to be tested. clandestine platforms the United States ward deployed like this for this amount form can also be configured to host up cases per 100,000, which is less than The department provided the follow- Navy has to offer, but also one capable of time, especially without a real home the state rate of 195 per 100,000, and of delivering an absolutely devastating base,” said Capt. Brian Tothero, Florida FLORIDA Continued on page 4 as far as test completion, our test rate TESTING Continued on page 5 Keep up with the latest local news online at fbnewsleader.com or at https://www.facebook.com/fernandinanewsleader/

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OBITUARIES summer vacations in our rental cottage along the entire life revolved around her children and grand- Harry E. Bowman Nicole Rich Cordova ocean in Wells, Maine with our grandmother, Nana. children. She is survived and dearly missed by her Harry E. Bowman, 83, of Fernandina Beach, Nicole Rich Cordova, 28, of St. Marys, Ga., After retirement, John and Barbara had a winter son, Demitrius McHugh; two daughters, Judith Fla., passed away Monday afternoon, May 11, 2020. passed away Saturday morning, May 9, 2020 in home in Florida that they loved to use to “escape and Jennifer McHugh; sons-in-law, John Rauh and He was born May 17, 1936 in Fernandina Beach, Fla. the New England winters.” They enjoyed more Andy Robinson; two grandchildren, Clara Migala Somerset, Pa. to the late Richard She was a longtime member of The Ritz- than 30 years wintering in Florida and returning and Kyle McHugh; and her sweetheart, caregiver, M. and Laura (née Mostoller) Carlton, Amelia Island banquet family and loved home every year to their home in Clinton. They and friend of 51 years, Bernard Atkins. Bowman. by all who crossed her path. She were avid bikers and would ride the rail trails in A Memorial Service will be held at a later date Upon graduation from worked hard her whole life with Cape Cod, N.H. and in Florida. Even in their later in the Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Somerset High School in 1954, aspirations of becoming a general years, they would average 75-100 miles of biking Home with longtime friend Rev. Dwight Eppler Harry enlisted in the U.S. Navy, manager one day. Her charity per week. officiating. having a 22-year career in work is just one of the many ways John was predeceased by his father, James Suggested charities for those preferring to SPINTCOMM – Special Intelli- she always went above and beyond Donnelly Sr.; mother, Mary (Burke) Donnelly; make memorial donations are St. Jude Children’s gence Communications. Harry began his train- to help all. In the aftermath of brother, James Donnelly; and grandson, Andrew Hospital at stjude.org or the Leukemia & ing in San Diego and Imperial Beach, Calif., Hurricane Katrina, Nicole volun- Wright, whom he fondly called “Little Andrew.” Lymphoma Society at lls.org. transferring afterward to Wahiawa DNSGPAC teered her time to rebuild homes through Habitat He leaves behind his loving wife, Barbara To view Mrs. McHugh’s online obituary and Hawaii for four years. His tours of duty were for Humanity. Donnelly; daughters, Patricia Johnson, Kathleen leave condolences, please visit the Green Pine TUSLOG Det 28 Karamursel, Turkey; Turkish Nicole was an inspiration to all, not only for her (Claudio) Ditullio, Maureen (Lawrence) Abramson, website at www.greenpinefuneral.com. U.S. Logistic Detachment 12, Istanbul, Turkey; generosity but also for her courage. She never gave and Pamela (Paul) Guyette, all of Fernandina Beach, Green Pine Funeral Home, Cremations & Cemetery National Security Agency, Naval Security Group in. In March 2019, Nicole was diagnosed with AML Susan Wright of Milford, N.H., and Paula (Fred) Detachment, Ft. G.G. Meade, Md.; Atlantic Leukemia. Through her diagnosis, she was able to Bryson of Waltham, Mass.; a son; John (Robin) Fleet Aboard the USS Oxford (AG-159) during connect with many others going through the same. Donnelly Jr. of Groton, Mass.; 15 grandchildren; Thomas Alexander Smith Jr. the Cuban crisis; Director Naval Security Group She inspired so many to never give up the fight and 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and Thomas Alexander Smith Jr., 77, died March Detachment, Staff CINCUSNAVEUR, London, keep a bright outlook no matter what. She lost her nephews. 13, 2020 in hospice care at St. Vincent’s Hospital England, commanded by Admiral McCain; Naval fight 14 months after diagnosis and is now at peace. A memorial mass will be celebrated at a later in Jacksonville, Fla. Schools Command Instructors School, Norfolk, We love her dearly and the world is a little dimmer date with the immediate family. Tommy was born June 17, 1942 in Kingsport, Va.; Naval Communications Training Command without her in it. We are truly blessed to have had “Our Dad” in Tenn. to Alex and Eva Ruth (Wiggins) Smith. Instructor, Pensacola, Fl.; Naval Facility, American Nicole was born in Pontiac, Mich. and moved to our lives. Rest in Peace, Dad … until we see you He attended Chattanooga High School and East Embassy, Nicosia, Cyprus and Naval Security St. Marys four years ago from Cookeville, Tenn. In again. Tennessee State University, where he received a Station, Washington, D.C., where he retired in 2016, she met the love of her life and forever part- Please share your memories and condolences commission in the Army upon graduation in 1965. 1974 after serving 22 years with honor and dis- ner, Christopher Cordova, and they were married at www.oxleyheard.com. Tommy rose to the rank of colonel and retired tinction. on Amelia Island in 2019. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors after nearly 30 years on active duty. He served two Harry participated in the Amelia Island Nicole was predeceased by a sister, Roseanne combat tours in Vietnam and commanded armor Museum of History Veterans History Project, Rich. units at the company, battalion, and brigade level. which is authorized by the U.S. Congress. His Survivors include her husband, Christopher Karin Maren McHugh Tommy made the most of his recent years in personal story of his Naval career is available at Cordova of St. Marys; a stepson, Nicolas Cordova Karin Maren McHugh, 70, our vivacious and Fernandina Beach and valued the welcoming com- the museum. of Kingsland, Ga.; three sisters, Dallas McCarver incredible mother, passed away peacefully Sunday munity he found there, especially his fellow service In 1962, Harry and Yvonne Zimmerman of (Norman) of Kingsland, Rachel Benmeir (Roy) of morning, May 10, 2020 at her Fernandina Beach, members at the American Legion and VFW. Somerset, Pa. were married. They traveled togeth- Miami, Fla., and Orly Raz of Los Angeles, Calif.; Fla. residence while surrounded by her family after Tommy is survived by his children, Alex Smith er making homes wherever Harry was transferred. two brothers, Kris Kline of St. Marys and Kurtis a fierce five-year battle against acute lymphocytic and Eva Farris; grandchildren, Danielle Smith, His greatest joy was becoming a father to their Kline of Kingsland; her father, Gary Rich; her leukemia. McKinley, and Carlton Farris; and his sister, son, Richard Nathan Bowman, while stationed in mothers, Marilyn Bennett and Nancy Sparks; and Mrs. McHugh was born in Helmstedt, Germany Sandra Sklar. London, England. several nieces and nephews. and married American Army sol- Funeral services took place at Chattanooga Upon his Navy retirement, they returned to Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, dier George D. McHugh in 1965. National Cemetery on March 20, 2020 and a cel- their hometown of Somerset and opened an antique May 16, 2020 in the Stephens Chapel at Green Pine She and her husband (d. 2006) had ebration of his life will be held at a later date. store where Harry learned the art of refinishing Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Green Pine 41 years of incredible adventures fine Pennsylvania antique furniture. After 10 Cemetery. The service will also be live-streamed and a rich life filled with friends and years in the antique business and with their son at facebook.com/greenpinefuneral. family. Karin never met a stranger Rosario (Chari) Taylor in college, they moved to Sarasota, Fla., where To view Nicole’s online obituary and leave con- that stayed one for long. The life Rosario (Chari) Taylor passed away peacefully he began another career with Rhoades Furniture dolences, please visit the Green Pine website at of the party, she was an amazing May 10, 2020 at home in Fernandina Beach, Fla. Company as their service technician. After 16 www.greenpinefuneral.com. social hostess known by many for her parties and with family by her side. years in Sarasota, Harry and Yvonne moved to Green Pine Funeral Home, Cremations & Cemetery events. Her quick wit, delicious cooking, and lively Born in Cadiz, Spain, she married and moved to Amelia Island, Fla. to be near their son and fam- conversation never failed to draw people in, and she Orange Park, Fla. in 1965. Chari had three daugh- ily. His second retirement of 20 years was from nurtured friendships ranging from her last months ters at a young age and worked Rhoades Furniture in Jacksonville, Fla. having John J. Donnelly to her earliest childhood. Her annual Christmas tirelessly to raise them. She mar- transferred with his move. Upon his second retire- After an amazing life of more than 100 years, cookies will be missed by many. ried Alfred (Al) Oliver Taylor on ment, Harry enjoyed his family, his many friends, John J. Donnelly passed away May 12, 2020 sur- She moved to Fernandina Beach in 2004 from October 8, 1993 and spent the last delighting them with his war stories, University of rounded by his family in Fernandina Beach, Fla. Columbia, Md. when George retired from the gov- 26 years married to her soul mate. Alabama football, and his two dogs, Winston and John was born June 29, 1919 to ernment. Transitioning from her role as a military They retired in 2012 to Amelia Carter. He was a faithful servant of God and an the late Mary and John Donnelly and government spouse, Karin established herself Island, where she continued her active member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Clinton, Mass. John is a veteran in the local community, becoming a member of the tradition of growing the most beau- serving as council president as well as on many of World War II, having honorably First Coast Shag Club and The Red Hat Society. tiful flower gardens. committees. served in the U.S. Army Air Corps She was a life member of the NRA and a proud Chari leaves behind her loving husband, Al; her He is survived by his wife, Yvonne; his from July 1943 to October 1945. member of the Republican Party, campaigning local- three daughters, Maria Hoyt, Louise McWaters, son, Richard; daughter-in-law, Terri; and During the war, he took part in ly for her favorite candidates. Mrs. McHugh was and Michelle (Kyle) Selph; a stepson, Justin Taylor; grandsons, Nathan, Austin, and Tyler, all of the Normandy, Northern France, an active volunteer with the ALS and Red Cross grandchildren, Carmen, Sebastian, Winston, Joanna, Birmingham, Ala. Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe air offen- organizations, but her love for her community went and Noah; and many relatives in Spain. A memorial service will be held at a future date sive campaigns. beyond organizations. She looked after the elderly She will always be remembered for her bravery at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Fernandina John met the love of his life, Barbara, and they in her neighborhood to keep them safe, calling and her unconditional love of life and family, espe- Beach. Interment will be in Somerset County married June 25, 1949. They celebrated John’s many every day for years, taking them shopping, cially being “Abuela” to her five grandchildren. She Memorial Park, located at 104 New Centerville 100th birthday and their 70th anniversary in their and driving them to their hospital appointments. will be missed dearly. Road in Somerset. hometown of Clinton in June 2019. John and Barbara She was always willing and ready to help those in The family is planning a private celebration of In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be have seven children, six girls and one boy, who were need, never expecting anything in return for her Chari’s life. made to the Jane Adams House at 1550 Nectarine all brought up in Clinton. During our childhood, the generosity. Please share your memories and condolences at St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 and Prince of highlight of the weekend with Dad was our Friday Her goal to reach 80 was unfortunately not www.oxleyheard.com. Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 Atlantic Ave., night walks to the Clinton football games, ice skat- possible, although she stubbornly refused to ever Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. ing on Mossy Pond, skiing Snake Hill, and yearly believe that to be the case. She was a beacon of courage, determination, and hope to so many on the cancer floors and at Gabriel House, earning the DEATH NOTICES appellation “German Strong” among the staff for her charisma. She literally astounded the medical Otis H. Bowden II, 92, of Amelia Island, Fla., community with her ability to not only defy her ill- passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020. La FLora Mission ness, but to remain so positive throughout her fight. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors The food pantry There was grace and beauty in everything that she Kirk L. Gray, 72, of Amelia Island, Fla., passed CREMATORIUM needs donations of did. She credited the care of Bernard Atkins, her away Tuesday, May 12, 2020. non-perishable food sweetheart over the past 10 years, and Dr. Gorak’s Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 items all year round. (MD Anderson) and Dr. Karfan’s Mayo Clinic teams Kimberly Ann Ross, 56, of Fernandina Beach, For more information, with giving her another five years. Fla., passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020. (904) 261-3644 She was the beloved and only child of Wilhelm Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Call: 261-7000 NLP\SA Zimmermann (d. 2015) and his wife, Erna Joe Steve Sheppard, 86, of Fernandina Beach, Nassau County’s Only Crematorium 1303 Jasmine St., Suite 101 Zimmermann (d. 2005). Fla., passed away Monday, May 11, 2020. Fernandina Beach, FL Anyone who knew Karin understood that her Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors

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to Senate Bill 1577 and a subse- ment. PARKING quent court order in effect since After Chairman Danny Leeper Continued from page 1 1992 permitting on-beach parking stopped the meeting briefly to access will stay open. Specific only in specific areas of Nassau accommodate a report about cur- areas on the beach at Peters County. rent COVID-19 cases and test- Point and American Beach will be Mullin said the federal ing from Florida Department of blocked off for pedestrians only. Endangered Species Act also Health – Nassau County Director Commercial activities are governs Amelia Island beaches Dr. Eugenia Ngo Seidel and a allowed to resume on the beach- as far as protecting several kinds status report from Emergency es, including horse riding from 8 of nesting turtles and “a bird, that Management Director Greg a.m. until 9 p.m. daily. The horses is soon to be placed, we are told, Foster, Mullin turned to Pope, are not allowed in the dunes or in on the endangered species list.” who narrated a slide presentation the water, and they have to wear He said the federal law has to be of the proposed on-beach parking manure catch bags. Three spac- considered whether the county access diagrams. es for horse trailers have been is in an emergency mode or not. Pope first showed how on- marked off in the grassy area on He also mentioned the county’s beach parking would be reinsti- the west side of the Peters Point beach advisory committee, which tuted at Peters Point Beach Park. parking lot. Mullin said met for 14 months A large, no parking area will be Though parking in all of the and heard from 1,500 to 1,800 blocked off right in front of the county’s beach access lots will people. pedestrian walkovers. There will be allowed from 6 a.m., on-beach Mullin said he was optimistic be a marked traffic lane in the parking of vehicles at Peters that the public hearings on per- sand for all-wheel and four-wheel Point and American Beach will manent changes to the county’s drive vehicles to safely get past not be allowed until after 8 a.m. beach ordinance would be heard that area. The plans for American A prohibition on using the county in June, because the county is still Beach were next, showing an beaches between 9 p.m. and 6 trying to work out how to accom- area in front of Burney Park that a.m. will remain in place for the modate an expected large num- would also be reserved for pedes- time being. ber of citizens who would like to trians only. Pope also reviewed The point was emphasized attend in person. the cost of providing county several times that the restric- After reading emails from employees to temporarily staff NASSAU COUNTY tions are temporary during the people concerned about the cur- the beach access points, which A diagram presented Wednesday shows how narrow the area is for on-beach parking at current state of emergency and rent emergency restrictions on Office of Management & Budget Nassau County’s access point at Scott Road. the primary goal of the county’s driving to park on the beach and Director Megan Diehl said was actions is to keep people safe. the nighttime closure, Mullin both more expensive and not 24 “There is no permanent aspect emphasized again that the cur- hours a day like a private contrac- The board voted unanimously At the end of the meeting, up with reason we are doing to this,” Mullin said. rent restrictions are not perma- tor might be. Pope emphasized to approve Executive Order No. Commissioner Pat Edwards things, and instead call Sabrina Mullin began the discussion nent. “I can’t say it enough, these that the county employees would 7, providing a plan to lift the coun- said he would “impress upon Robertson in the county man- on the beach restrictions by brief- are emergency orders,” he said. be performing these new duties ty’s temporary on-beach parking each one of our constituents not ager’s office for a straight shot at ly reviewing how the county got He also said he had received instead of their normal work ban at 8 a.m. today, including the to rely on Facebook or other the truth.” from the days of no restrictions countless comments on enforce- assignments. restrictions discussed. social media events to come [email protected] VOTE DR. ERICK AGUILAR REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE U.S. HOUSE, FL 4TH DISTRICT “For America’s Future”

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NASSAU COUNTY Podcast avail. A slide from the county’s temporary on-beach parking management proposal shows the estimated cost to the county of using county employees for a month to help out at the county’s on-beach parking access points.

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NL Friday 05.15.20.indd 3 5/14/20 5:56 PM ••••••••••• ••••••••••• ••••••••••• 4 FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 NEWS News-Leader Corner commentaries Hicks runs against Byrd Jacksonville resident Joshua Hicks and the League of Conservation Voters.” If a normal brain is equated to whole rotisserie Memorial Day. Beaches are open announced Monday that he will run against The following statement from Hicks was a nice piece of protein, mine feels chickens, but and families with cabin fever are state Rep. Cord Byrd in November. Byrd included in the release: “We are facing the more like spaghetti. So many vari- ones needing more than ready to come to Amelia represents Nassau County and part of Duval biggest economic and health crisis of our ables and hard facts are in in front of the services of Island-Fernandina Beach. Will County in District 11. lifetimes. This challenging time demands us. This week, we will look at some meat packing their infusion spike new COVID- Hicks “is a non-profit professional who leaders who will put people above partisan- things from my corner of our world. plants. We have 19 cases? To a small degree is the has spent his career advocating for afford- ship and powerful corporate interests. I’m • The stock market. “The all followed the best possible hope. Some will be able healthcare access, environmental running to expand healthcare access, fix Market” is spoken of as if it were COVID-19 out- positive, even if unknowingly. We protections, climate change solutions, and our broken unemployment system, support a living, breathing person. It is breaks challeng- depend on tourism and have an representation for young people,” accord- small businesses, and protect our community actually a barometer of our fiscal ing large proces- increasingly strong following. Pray ing to a news release. “Hicks works for the from climate change. My non-profit career health, largely according to those KEFFER’S sors. for the best. Colorectal Cancer Alliance, a 501c3 organi- reflects those values and I will defend them with the strings and dollars. How CORNER Meat has a • Real estate. More residents zation that supports survivors, patients, and in Tallahassee. it has rebounded in light of our new competitor in of the highly affected COVID-19 families facing colorectal cancer. The organi- “So many Floridians are struggling right many uncertainties, both health and the form of plant- states are going to be moving. It zation also raises money for critical research now, and their needs aren’t being represent- economically, is beyond me. Let’s Rick Keffer based companies will not just be shoveling, shivering, to find a cure. Previously, he has worked for ed in Tallahassee. From day one in office, just hope the bounce back is based like Beyond Meat and taxes that drive them south. My the People for the American Way Foundation, Cord Byrd has put politics and partisanship on visionaries who see the path to offering meat alternatives. It is a two real estate friends are selling the Service Employees International Union, above the people he serves.” recovery. With 401(k) plans deter- fast-growing segment and likely to houses sight unseen, except for a mining retirements in increasing be a glimpse into the future of our video. The buyers are from where numbers, we will hope the bounce diets. Compared to eating bugs for you would expect. There will be off the bottom holds and eventually protein, which is happening, a pseu- no stopping the growth of Nassau leads back to pre-pandemic values. do hamburger sounds pretty good. County. • Gun sales. Americans are • Civil liberties versus COVID- • Hilton Head. in the growth Minshew moves to Group 2 race buying guns in great numbers, and 19 management. The approach discussion, one needs only to look Genece Minshew is moving her candi- Johnny Miller currently holds the seat and it is pistols almost exclusively. A most other countries have taken at Hilton Head, S.C. to envision dacy for a seat on the Fernandina Beach City is not running again. local gun shop sold 135 pistols in during the pandemic, and to manage where we might be headed. Growth Commission from Group 1 to Group 2 in the Commissioner Chip Ross holds the Group two weeks, compared to an average the transition, has been more rigid spilled over the island and went 2020 General Election to be held on Nov. 3 seat, also up for re-election, but he is run- of 10 per week. Why are so many than ours. The Asian-rim countries 20 miles to Interstate 95. There 3, according to a news release. The race is ning unopposed. neighbors and Americans motivated are definitely not concerned with an are now around 200,000 people nonpartisan and the election of all five seats “My goal is to win a seat on the City to protect their dwellings? Is civil individual’s pushback on handling of in the greater-Hilton Head area. on the commission is citywide. Three of the Commission so that I can bring my many unrest possible in a Depression- the crisis. They follow your move- Vacationing there, beginning 35 seats are up for election this year. years of business experience and commu- like scenario? It appears many gun ment and exposure to the virus. Are years ago, I have witnessed the Commissioner Phil Chapman currently nity activism to the table. I am moving seats buyers are hedging against the pos- we more concerned with personal transition. It is still quite popular, holds the Group 2 seat and is not seeking so that I have the best chance to win. Now sibility. rights than health fallout? Your call. but it has evolved with mixed reelection. Alexandra Lajoux and David that we are faced with long term economic • Meat. Costco and others limit • Arrival of visitors. We are appreciation. Sturges have also announced they are run- instability, it is even more critical to have meat purchases. Costco allows a drivable destination for a large Lots more to think about, but I ning for the Group 2 seat. someone on the City Commission with crisis three meats per customer. Chicken swath of our country. The reserva- am a fan of the mini-column. Have a Running for the Group 1 seat this fall are management, budgetary and problem-solving seems to be a recent shortage. Not tions are already in place for a busy good and safe week. Bradley Bean and Marian Phillips. Mayor skills,” Minshew said in the release.

rine, Florida has two crews first deployment too, so it’s like Systems Programs, we com- of equipment to complete over “I cannot be more proud of FLORIDA – Blue and Gold. These crews bringing it back full circle.” pleted multiple maintenance 16,000 man-hours of work on your flexibility, dedication and Continued from page 1 of roughly 160 sailors alternate They also prepared for the availabilities, unprecedented nearly every major component toughness,” said Caudle in a to 66 Special Operation Forces. manning the submarine and logistical effort of flying a crew in scope, in forward-deployed in the engine room, making it the message to the crew. “It takes Rear Adm. Mike Bernacchi, typically deploy with the ship for half way around the world to isolated environments ranging largest CMAV in the history of a team – from support at home commander, Submarine Group three months before swapping. their forward refit site, along from the Indian Ocean to the any forward-deployed submarine. to half-way around the world, Ten, said everyone who had Blue crew brought the subma- with Trident Refit Facility Mediterranean Sea,” said Capt. “As always in the subma- to keep a combat ship like part in keeping the ship forward rine back to its homeport. The (TRIREFFAC-KB) team mem- Seth Burton, commanding offi- rine force, there is no rest Florida on station executing our deployed for so long exempli- crew that isn’t deployed trains at bers, so they were able to make cer of USS Florida (Gold), from for the weary,” said Capt. undersea missions. Each of you fies the true dedication of Team Trident Training Facility Kings any necessary repairs to the boat Huntsville, Alabama. William Patterson, commodore, embodies the core values of our Kings Bay. Bay, conducting a rigorous train- during the crew turnover. While in Souda Bay, Submarine Squadron 16. “The great submarine force.” “For over 800 days you have ing program including simulated “As a massive team effort TRIREFFAC-KB completed its teams will immediately transi- Florida is the first submarine stood the watch, that’s a true tes- missions and scenarios they among our international part- first Continuous Maintenance tion into a complex maintenance and the sixth U.S. Navy ship to timony to resiliency, hard work, could encounter while at sea. ners, submarine staffs, Trident Availability (CMAV) on Florida. period that will rapidly turn the bear the name of the state. It perseverance and toughness,” This constant training regimen Refit Facility, Norfolk Naval “Blue and Gold crews did an boat around for their next deploy- was the second submarine to said Bernacchi. “You, the crew, helps ensure the crew is always Shipyard, Seal Delivery Vehicle incredible job operating forward ment. I fully expect this new complete the conversion from a the family, the support staff, and, tactically and operationally ready. Teams, Strategic Weapons deployed in three different the- challenge will be met with the ballistic-missile submarine to a of course, the ship, remind us of “This was my last deploy- Facility Atlantic, U.S. 5th and aters over the last 30 months,” same tenacity and determina- guided-missile submarine. why we are proud to be a part of ment with Florida,” said Missile 6th Fleet staffs, Navy Undersea said Tothero. tion that is the hallmark of Team For more news from the submarine force and proud Technician 1st Class Noah Warfare Center, Naval Sea At the end of a 30-day avail- Florida.” Commander, Submarine Group to be a part of Team Kings Bay.” Givens, Florida (Blue), from Systems Programs, the DoD ability period, TRIREFFAC-KB Florida will begin an extended 10, visit www.navy.mil/local/ As an Ohio-class subma- Houston. “I was there for the logistics enterprise and Strategic shipped more than 69,000 pounds refit period while in homeport. csg10/.

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FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 NEWS News-Leader 5 Reopening Fernandina Watchdog group formed Gov. Ron DeSantis appears to be intent upon state restrictions, as indicated “reopening” the state’s economy at an aggressive in the respective executive pace. A concern is that his pace is too aggressive, orders, is the responsibility of but so far results indicate that, at least locally, law enforcement. Chief Hurley to monitor city spending infections remain low. During a recent visit to has reported outstanding com- the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport while en pliance and cooperation with Common Sense, a recently area media and conducting press The group believes essen- route to a different location, the governor com- local businesses. Very few com- created organization of non- briefings. tial services including law mented to Mayor Miller that the city and Nassau plaints about business opera- partisan Fernandina Beach city “Common Sense advocates enforcement, public safety, County were examples of good management to tions have been presented to residents advocating for fis- a balanced, ‘common sense healthcare, sanitation, and simi- control the spread of the virus. The mayor indi- city staff. cal responsibility by the city of approach to local govern- lar city services must be protect- cated that the success was due to the cooperation CITY As downtown life begins to Fernandina Beach, is encourag- ment spending,” Jack Knocke, ed, but wishes to identify what of the governments and regional residents. It is not NOTES be restored, Main Street offi- ing other city residents to join another founding member, said the city can afford and what it yet known when Governor DeSantis will move to cials, led by Ms. Arlene Filkoff, them in holding city officials in the release. “We demand cannot. It is also demanding the next phase of his recovery effort. are preparing for a “grand accountable, according to a news financial discipline by the that the city produce a long- Locally, the re-opening has not been difficult. Dale Martin reopening” of downtown. While release. city when they spend our money range financial plan that identi- With the expiration of the governor’s Safer at the date of such a celebration “Getting control of spend- in good times, not only lean fies spending priorities and do Home Executive Order, nearly all city staff have has yet to be officially determined, outdoor din- ing of taxpayer money is more times.” so with minimum tax and fee returned to work (very few had not operated ing and other events (all recognizing the need for important now than ever,” Frank “Taxpayers need to speak increases. remotely during the month of April). appropriate social distancing) are planned. Again, Quigley, a retired media execu- up,” Quigley added. “We need Call Frank Quigley at (312) City facilities still remain closed to the general thank you to those who have supported local busi- tive and founding Common Sense to stop papering over problems 259-1741 or Jack Knocke (470) public as a precaution during the first phase of nesses over the past two months and I hope that member, said in the release. and actually fix them.” 295-4365. Email to comments@ the re-opening recovery. Department directors the support will continue and grow. Thank you “This is particularly imperative Another founding member commonsensefb.org, go to continue to monitor staff daily, and no infections also to those local businesses that have worked now when so many residents of Common Sense Fernandina https://www.facebook.com/com- have been reported among any city staff, including to operate under these unprecedented conditions. and business are on financial life Beach is former city of monsenseFB/ or public safety personnel who are forced to routinely Two other notable and traditional events are support due to the coronavirus Fernandina Beach controller/ http://www.commonsensefb. interact closely with the public due to the nature moving forward with planning: the Memorial Day pandemic. finance director Patti Clifford. org/index.html. of their jobs. Thank you to those personnel, and all commemoration and the Fourth of July celebra- “We are advocating that city APUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCMENT other city personnel, who have worked to continue tion. I expect that those events will be conducted commissioners prioritize spend- BY THE NEWS-LEADER city operations relatively uninterrupted for the past differently than in the past, but nonetheless, those ing now and for the long term. two months. events are part of our community culture and, at We feel we are paying far more The city beaches are fully opened without this time, I have no reason to cancel those events. than needed and are spending on restrictions. It is possible to visit the beaches at Obviously, the actual conduct of those events is pet projects with unclear benefit. any time for most any reason, as long as beach subject to any changes in the condition of com- We want to get in front of this goers maintain adequate separation and avoid munity health. Thank you to the various veterans’ well in advance of the fall budget large groups. On-beach parking at Seaside Park organizations and to Light Up Amelia for their cau- workshops.” (Sadler Road) has been reopened. All beach parking tious efforts to proceed. To achieve its objectives, areas have been reopened and the repair work to When Governor DeSantis decides to move to the watchdog organization will a portion of the Seaside Park boardwalk should be the next phase of reopening, business opportuni- involve itself in a variety of local completed and full access to the associated parking ties will be expanded and restored. Government efforts including: lot restored this week. I have received no reports meetings will likely return to the traditional setting • Holding public meetings of any problems related to the beaches since the at City Hall. Public access to those meetings may with featured topic-expert speak- reopening. Thank you to the community for your still be limited, more due to the size of the City ers; patience during the beach closures (very few prob- Commission Chambers and the ongoing need for • Individually contacting the lems were reported during that time) and your physical separation. Nearly everything remains city manager, commissioners, exceptional cooperation since the reopening. a work in progress, but, for the most part, very department heads, and advisory From the time many local businesses have been few issues have developed since the public health board chairs; permitted to reopen under the direction of the crisis began and, if we keep a moderate pace to our • Using social media to keep governor, downtown and other areas have drawn recovery, few are expected in the future. residents and voters informed more visitors. Although the local state of emer- We will continue to closely follow the actions and encourage participation; gency remains in effect for the general purpose of state officials, especially if the concerns of • Identifying, endorsing of community health, safety, and welfare, the city increased infections begin to be realized. Please and supporting like-minded has not, and likely will not, impose any additional continue your personal protective efforts as oppor- candidates to run for the City restrictions beyond the restrictions or guidelines tunities and events return. Commission; imposed by state or, if appropriate (and I am not Dale Martin is the city manager of Fernandina • Media outreach including aware of any), county officials. Enforcement of the Beach. writing opinion pieces for the

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The News-Leader is published with pride weekly for the people of Nassau County by Community Tightening the budget Newspapers, Inc., Athens, Georgia. We believe that strong newspapers build strong communi- ties – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and profitable rank Quigley seems like a finances, on a long- community-oriented newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of sensible guy, so it makes term time frame, professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, quality and hard work. sense that he has a plan to save are: Foy R. Maloy, Publisher Peg Davis, Editor cents for Fernandina Beach • Conduct a Robert Fiege, Production Director Michael Miller, Copy Editor F F l o r i d a ’ s O l d e s t W e e k l y taxpayers. study of the city’s 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 new financial plan is timely. reserves for rainy- The city’s once-booming economy day cash needs, such The views expressed by the colum- Editorial Board has been sickened by the coronavirus as paying for the nists and letter writers on this page outbreak, just like other tourism-based damage from a hur- Foy R. Maloy – [email protected] ~ Peg Davis – [email protected] are their own and do not necessarily municipalities in Florida. ricane; reflect the views of the newspaper, its Tom Wood Dink NeSmith Quigley has teamed up with other STEVE’S • Evaluate the owners or employees. Chairman President sensible, and knowledgeable, city MARKET liability of the city’s residents like Jack Knocke and Phil PLACE pension plan; Griffin to form a new citizen’s group, • Develop a “Common Sense Fernandina Beach,” risk management/ capable and passionate about watching Steve Nicklas mitigation/resiliency VOICE OF THE PEOPLE the city’s finances. plan; The group has created a website • Work with Nassau County and with a “common sense” mission state- the state to establish mutual-aid pacts Loves the shrimp art grandchildren and children’s artwork. It’s even hanging on ment. It is like a breath of fresh, cool to reduce costs for public safety, parks the walls. “Mothers are proud of their children. When they ocean air. “We hope to help citizens and recreation, sanitation, etc. This The paintings on storefront windows on Centre and its come to visit, she knows their favorite dish and fixes it no of Fernandina Beach understand fiscal would ensure appropriate services are neighboring streets were/are “shrimply fabulous!” Thank matter how much trouble. issues in the city,” the group says in a being delivered at the lowest possible you, FBHS art students, for your volunteer hours on such a “My mother’s house is old and worn and will never be press release, “and to help elect com- costs. wonderful project. It brought great joy to us on what would in a decorating magazine. Our mothers’ homes were lived missioners who will tackle financial Quigley says the group has have been Shrimp Festival weekend. in. Babies were brought home here and brought up here. problems the city faces.” received “good feedback” from resi- Dayle Baker They grew up, were taught, were prayed for, their tears Years of unchecked spending by dents so far. The group’s website can Amelia Island dried, their dreams encouraged. Mother told us Bible sto- city officials have spurred the founding be found at www.commonsensefb.org. ries, taught us to pray, held us together, sang to us. She read members to join forces. And the ener- Interested citizens can enquire or sign to us and we all love to read because of her. getic group has crafted a bullet-point up on the website. We hope the group An ode to mothers “My mother raised six healthy children and made great list of cost-saving moves for the city flourishes. My niece recently found the attached writing in some old sacrifices of her own health caring for one son whose life government. Here are some recom- Financial discipline and transparen- papers while she was clearing out her Mom’s house. She has she could not prolong. She lost another son soon after his mended short-term measures: cy are overdue within the city govern- relocated her Mom, who is in early stages of Alzheimer’s, to birth. • Reduce the current budget by as ment. The city’s population has hardly her home in Maryland. We have been unable to determine “Despite troubles, my mother soldiered on, and she had much as 20% in anticipation of lower grown in recent years but spending when this was written. I wish that I had received it last week a sense of humor. She could surprise us with the jokes she’d tax revenues from the coronavirus has exploded in pace with soaring tax as it would have been a nice piece for Mother’s Day. pull, especially on Daddy, but he loved it. I know they had slowdown. revenues. These tax inflows are about “My mother’s house is old. There are things that are hard times, but there were good times, too. • Address the “money-losing” to dry up if the current slowdown is worn out. There are things that are broken and stained “Mothers make treasures that we can touch and display enterprise funds and the city’s plan prolonged into a recession. from the use and the living of many years. Momma’s house and keep for our children, but their greatest creation is their to buy 40 conservation lots in future It will take common sense to save is full of stuff, all kinds of stuff, some stuff she made herself, children, their family. They make us, day by day, year by years (over basic services or infra- cents. Quigley’s group has plenty to bedspreads, doilies, afghans; some stuff is presents from year, living an example and a lesson before our eyes. Their structure). offer through an advisory role for city her children and grandchildren, things they made and some legacy is their family and the faith and values and precious • Stop spending on all non-essen- officials. We hope the city embraces things they bought. She saved them and managed to put memories they leave behind. Life is a journey.” tial government services. such valuable advice; it certainly them somewhere. Jim Ramage • Do not fill open city positions or comes at the right cost. “You see, mothers are memory keepers. They hold on Yulee purchase equipment for city depart- Steve Nicklas is a financial adviser to things that have no value to the world at large, but they ments other than police/fire/emer- for a major brokerage firm who lives are precious to mothers because they are souvenirs of the gency. and works on Amelia Island. He is life they lived. They bring back precious memories of sad The Post Office Intermediate-term goals are to also an award-winning columnist. His times, happy times, loved ones lost, and dear relatives and Another example of complete misinformation. The USPS evaluate the city’s debt for potential columns appear regularly in several old friends. Mothers can call up stories to make us laugh. has had to prefund its retirement costs since 2007. So, it is refinance opportunities (at these newspapers in North Florida and South They can teach proverbs you may never find in a book. not some grab by the current president to help his friends. It historically low interest rates) and to Georgia, and on his website, www. Mothers know how the scratches got in the table, where has, in fact, been a bipartisan policy under the Bush, Obama review all insurance coverage. Also, SteveNicklasMarketplace.com. He has the paint stain came from, why there is a faded mark on the and Trump administrations. the group endorses smaller city bud- also published a book, All About Money, rug. Mothers keep boxes of birthday cards, Mother’s Day Hank Spellman gets by rolling back the tax rate each consisting of some of his favorite col- cards, children’s report cards. They have dresser drawers of Amelia Island year and benchmarking the city’s umns over the past 20 years. The book is spending with similar-size cities available at local stores and on Amazon. around the state. He can be reached at (904) 753-0236 or Other innovative ideas for the city’s [email protected].

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GRAD LIGHTS LEGION AUXILIARY AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP American Legion Auxiliary Unit 54 announced this week that it awarded a $500 scholarship for 2020 to West Nassau High School senior Katie Wilkinson, who is in the top 10% of her class, a member of the Warrior Marching Band and Wind Ensemble, Teens for Change Coalition, National Honor Society, National Beta Club, Youth Leadership Nassau, Rivers Edge Church, and a volunteer at the Nassau County Supervisor of Election’s Office, and Callahan Elementary School. Wilkinson’s scholar- ship application included an essay that answered the question “How can we address the health and well-being of our veterans, military and their families?” She will be attending the University of North Florida. The American Legion JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER Auxiliary is the largest To help commemorate the Class of 2020, the Nassau County School District announced women’s patriotic organiza- this week that it will light up each of the county’s four high school athletic fields and tion in the world. American parking lots at 20:20 (8:20 p.m.) on the following original graduation dates: May 16, Legion Auxiliary Unit 54 is Fernandina Beach High School and Hilliard Middle-Senior High School; May 18, West located at 626 S. Third St. in Nassau High School; and May 19, Yulee High School. The lights will remain on for Fernandina Beach. 20 minutes, and the community and local businesses are being encouraged to turn on SUBMITTED porch and other outside lights to join in the event.

LODGE AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS Telehealth a ‘powerful behavior shift’ in visits among its provider members Shortly after the coronavirus epidemic began, The Starting Point crisis lines are (904) 580- Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare began offer- 0529 for children and adolescents and (904) 206- ing telehealth services for its clients, and it’s a 1756 for adults. trend that’s been adopted statewide as the past few During the last three months, FBHA provider months have brought unprecedented challenges members have seen the use of telehealth enable and changes in response to the novel coronavirus, patients to be seen more frequently by their according to a news release. mental health and substance abuse provider, and Florida Behavioral Health Association has with decreased wait times for services, result- noted a “powerful behavior shift” among its pro- ing in increased patient and family engagement, vider members – a dramatic uptick in telehealth according to the release. Telehealth is easy to use, visits with patients, cementing remote services allowing patients to log on from the comfort of as a welcome option for Floridians to continue their home without juggling other commitments prioritizing their mental health and well-being dur- or responsibilities that may have previously ing this time. resulted in a no-show or appointment cancellation. “We are strongly encouraging fellow Floridians Telehealth also largely eliminates obstacles to care to connect with their behavioral health provider for patients, such as the lack of access to transpor- during these times and to utilize the telehealth and tation, financial issues and time restrictions. remote services offered by so many providers,” Recently, about 92% of FBHA’s members said FBHA President and CEO Melanie Brown- surveyed reported that telehealth has improved Woofter. “May is Mental Health Awareness Month services for patients, and almost 70% have seen a and we are inspired to see that behavioral health decrease in wait times for patients receiving ser- has emerged as a prominent topic of conversa- vices. Additionally, about 60% of providers sur- tion statewide, especially as we all feel the broad veyed have seen an increase in patient engage- impacts of COVID-19 on our communities, not only ment and participation from patients while using physically but also emotionally. This health crisis telehealth services. demanded a swift and decisive shift to telehealth “As we continue to combat COVID-19 and begin services, ensuring seamless continuity of care and navigating our new normal, many is-sues impact increased access for patients during this time of our mental and emotional well-being – whether cri-sis, and our provider members have risen to it’s a need for a community and connection while the challenge.” in isolation, fear surrounding the illness itself, or SUBMITTED PHOTOS Starting Point offers online appointments anxiety from a loss of employment and financial Amelia Lodge No. 47 recognized Matthew Stillwell, left, from Fernandina Beach through Zoom, including technical help for those strain,” said Brown-Woofter. “Telehealth offers High School and Meredyth Craig, right, from Yulee High School for their high school unfamiliar with the service. Online sessions are an im-portant outlet for our provider members and efforts on Tuesday by awarding each $2,000 toward their college careers, according to a offered for all medication management, individu- their patients to connect and maintain the critical news release. al, and group therapy appointments. In addition, conversation around behavioral health.” Stillwell will be studying fire science technology at Florida State College at Starting Point provides telehealth offices on site Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare provides Jacksonville and plans to attend the Florida Fire Academy. He is Amelia Lodge No. 47’s for those who do not have access to a computer mental health and substance abuse treatment ser- 2020 Laurie Cason College Scholarship recipient. or smartphone. vices to children, teens and adults in Northeast Craig will be attending the University of Central Florida, where she will be study- “We want to reassure our clients that Starting Florida and Southeast Georgia. The non-profit ing biomedical engineering/pre-medicine. She is Amelia Lodge No. 47’s 2020 and First Point is here for them whenever they need us,” agency serves more than 2,800 individuals each Windle Portier College Scholarship recipient. said Dr. Laureen Pagel, CEO of Starting Point. year and has been serving the region for more “Brothers of Amelia Lodge No. 47 would like to thank Jenna McMonagle Scott, “We have 24/7 crisis assistance available for both than 25 years. Starting Point is accredited by the granddaughter of Windle Portier, for her contributions to the Amelia Lodge Scholarship adults and youth that allows them to speak to a Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Programs,” the release says. mental health counselor around the clock.” Facilities. For more information, visit spbh.org. IRS People First Initiative provides relief to taxpayers To help ease the impact of payments due between April 1 mise applications: Taxpayers • Delinquent return filings: owed, the more penalties and contact or fax their information the coronavirus pandemic, the and July 15 are delayed. Those have until July 15 to provide addi- The IRS will not default an OIC interest accrue. to (855) 796-4524. Internal Revenue Service’s currently unable to meet the tional information for a pending for taxpayers who are delinquent • Field collection activities: • Certifications to the State People First Initiative provides terms of an Installment Payment OIC. The agency generally won’t in filing their tax return for 2018. IRS stopped field revenue offi- Department: IRS has delayed relief to taxpayers on a variety Agreement or Direct Deposit close any pending OIC request However, they should file any cer enforcement actions, such as new certifications of taxpayers of issues from easing payment Installment Agreement may can- before July 15 without the tax- delinquent 2018 return and their liens and levies. Revenue officers who are considered seriously guidelines to delaying com- cel payments during this period payer’s consent. 2019 return by July 15. will continue to pursue high- delinquent. This affects a per- pliance actions. This relief is with no default. By law, interest • OIC payments: Taxpayers • Non-filers: More than 1 income non-filers and perform son’s ability to receive a new effective through the filing and will continue to accumulate on can delay all payments on accept- million households who haven’t other similar activities where or renewed passport. Existing payment deadline, which was any unpaid balances. ed OICs until July 15. Interest filed tax returns in the last three necessary. certifications will remain in moved earlier this year from • New Installment may accrue, and missed pay- years are owed refunds. The • Automated liens and levies: place unless their tax situation the traditional date of April 15 to Agreements: People who can’t ments are due when the suspen- deadline to get refunds on 2016 IRS delayed issuing new auto- changes. Wednesday, July 15. pay all their federal taxes can sion period ends. Taxpayers can tax returns is July 15. Those who mated and systemic liens and • Private debt collection: IRS • Existing Installment establish a monthly payment call the number on their accep- owe taxes on delinquent returns levies. Taxpayers experiencing will not forward new delinquent Agreements: Under an exist- agreement. tance letter to address their may visit IRS.gov for payment a hardship due to a levy should accounts to private collection ing Installment Agreement, • Pending Offer In Compro- needs. options. The longer the debt is reach out to their assigned IRS agencies during this period.

NL Friday 05.15.20.indd 8 5/14/20 5:16 PM Friday, May 15, 2020 News-Leader 9 Religion What in the world (and Mothers and blessings lessed is the mother and to so praise her for the many fine who takes time to the point. things that she does. in your life) is God doing? understand, who can Kindness We thank God for those Balways be counted on is the rule mothers who have gone, but n Psalm 11:1-3, King David’s advisers are they hoped – the “foundations to lend a helping hand. Blessed for every- left us as mothers to carry on frantic. We don’t know the details, but of the world” – imploded. is the mother who has faith thing she their legacy. We remember there’s an immediate threat to the king. His And why wouldn’t they? in God above, for she blesses says. She mother in a special way. enemies have breached security. They’re Without our historical per- others every day with kindness watches The families of the late Sis. I Doris Evans-Davis and Sis. armed and are likely plotting to assassinate him. spective, without the Bible and love. For all of the wonder- carefully all Understandably, David’s men urge him to leave to reveal the hows and whys ful things she does, may God NOW AND that goes Joyce Albertie-Clark thank you – now. of God’s redemptive plan, continue to bless. on around for all acts of kindness shown In these first verses, it appears as though the there’s no way to interpret the A truly good mother is THEN her chil- to them during their hours social order – the nation’s “foundations” (verse crucifixion as anything but a worth more than precious dren. Stand of bereavement. The family 3) – are on the brink of collapse; the institutions catastrophe. gems. She can be trusted. She and bless of Bro. Kelly Roy Gates says PRACTICAL Maybelle of everyday life – the norms that make “normal” And yet, they had been eye- gets up early in the morning Kirkland her. And thank you so very much to “my possible – may crumble. THEOLOGY witnesses to the greatest act to prepare for her household so does family, friends, and neighbors Then, in verse 4, the tone changes. David of love and sacrifice the world and plan the day’s work. She her hus- for the love shown to me dur- himself isn’t hysterical. He’s calm. And he under- will ever know. is energetic, a hard worker, band. He praises her with kind ing this time of sorrow. I truly stands things can only get worse if the king cow- Richard There’s the story of Joseph, and watches for bargains. words. There are other fine appreciate my family behind ers, so he decides to stay. Doster too: his dream, the coat of Sometimes, she sews for the women in the world, but you the tracks. I love each of you, We can’t help but wonder: What does David many colors, the jealous broth- poor and generously gives to are the best of them all. and please continue to pray for know that the others don’t? ers who sold him into slavery. And yet, in God’s the needy. It is a blessing to be blessed us as we continue to pray for David stays cool because, despite the evi- providence, Joseph ends up in the right place at There is no perfect gift that with children willing to show you.” dence, he’s confident: “The Lord is in his holy exactly the right time to save countless lives, you can buy for your mother, ‘Mother, we love you.’ Love Birthday wishes to Sis. temple” (verse 4). In other words, David knows including those of his own family. In Genesis for her children are the per- is not love until you put it into Bessie Mae Lawyer, Sis. that God is in control. In the midst of this crisis, 50:20, he tells his brothers, “As for you, you fect gift. She is a mother of action. Charm can be deceptive Hadleigh White, Sis. Doris that’s the one reality he’s sure of. And it’s the meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, strength and dignity, and has and beauty will not last, but a Green, Bro. Merritt Hardy, reality we can be sure of, too. to bring it about that many people should be kept no fear of old age. When she mother who cares and revers Bro. Omega Clark, and The foundations of this world are controlled alive, as they are today.” speaks, her words are wise God shall be greatly praised, Minister Darien K. Bolden Jr. at the throne of God. He is in charge. He’s Throughout his life, Joseph caught a lot of actively governing. And he’s working a plan that bad breaks, but each step of his way was choreo- can never be thwarted. We like to think we’re in graphed by God to accomplish his redemptive charge, but a coup or a global pandemic reminds purpose. us – painfully and persuasively – that we’re not. That doesn’t mean we’re to shrug off the FOOD PANTRIES So, how do we deal with that? If God is good, painful events in our lives. We’re not to be Many churches and other organizations across 86003 Christian Way and if his plan can’t be foiled, why such suffering? disengaged from them, repeating to ourselves Nassau County offer food pantries to help resi- 225-5381 No one knows. But on the authority of Romans that “God’s got a plan and it’ll all work out.” dents who, now more than ever as a result of the Wednesday, May 20, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 8:28, we do know “that in all things God works As these stories show, God is not only at work coronavirus public health emergency, struggle with t Yulee Baptist Church for the good of those who love him, who have in the world; he’s at work in our lives as well. food insecurity. 85971 Harts Road been called according to his purpose.” Take a look at verse 4, where David points Here is a list of resources. If your church or 225-5128 That sounds good, offering comfort in hard out that God observes everyone and that “his organization offers assistance and would like Monday, 1-4 p.m. times, but what makes it more than a platitude? eyes examine them.” Said another way, he tests to be added to this list, email your details to t Springhill Baptist Church How do we know it’s true? We know because them. Wherever there’s affliction in the Bible, [email protected]. 941017 Old Nassauville Road God has given us a couple of case studies. In Acts pastor Tim Keller explains, God’s at work in 261-4741 4:27-28, for instance, Peter, while praying, says, somebody’s life. It makes good sense, then, when Fernandina Beach Call for appointment. “… for truly in this city there were gathered we feel stressed or panicked, to ask: Are my pri- t Salvation Army Hope House together against your holy servant Jesus, whom orities right? Is there a sin I’ve got to deal with? 410 S. Ninth St. Callahan you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, Is there an idol that needs to be dethroned? 321-0435 t First Baptist Church of Callahan along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, The lesson of every test, Keller says, is the Monday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. 45090 Green Ave. to do whatever your hand and your plan had pre- same: We’re to find our rest in God. We’re to Wednesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. 879-2172 destined to take place.” see that, “The eternal God is your dwelling Friday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. First Thursday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Think about what the disciples had seen and place, and underneath are (his) everlasting arms” t Barnabas Center Third Thursday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. heard and been a part of. They’d watched Jesus (Deuteronomy 33:27). 1303 Jasmine St., Suite 101 In addition, pre-packaged dry meals can be heal the sick and raise the dead. They had come Richard Doster lives in Fernandina Beach with 261-7000 picked up for families in conjunction with lunch to see that he would set the world right. They his wife, Sally. He’s the editor of byFaith, the maga- Monday, 1-3 p.m. giveaway at Callahan Elementary School. knew he was the promised Messiah. And then zine of the Presbyterian Church in America, and Tuesday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. t First Baptist Church of Gray Gables they watched him die. attends Grace Community Church. Reach him at Thursday-Friday, closed. 54031 Church Road Everything the disciples believed, everything [email protected]. t Fernandina Beach Church of Christ 879-2986 Day Drop-in Monday, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 1005 S. 14th St. t United Methodist Church of Callahan 277-2517 449648 U.S. 301 Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 879-3877 RELIGION NOTES Breakfast to go only. Identification showing Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. screen, etc. continue 32034 ZIP code required. Bring bags in which to Hope House worship to come into the cen- put food. Hilliard We are still worshiping outside each week, so ter. Monetary dona- t First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach t Buford Grove Baptist Church feel free to join our little group at noon Tuesday tions are also of great 1600 S. Eighth St. 553274 U.S. 1 as we pray, sing, read, discuss and digest the value right now as 420-9555 845-3656 Word of God. We will continue to delve into the they help our clients Second Saturday, 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, 6-8:45 a.m. (except fifth Thursday) book of Luke again this week. We hope you will stay in their homes, keep the lights on, and the Hot meals to go. Home delivery of meals by Limited to once per month. join us! For more information or if you need water running. God bless you and your families! appointment 24 hours in advance. t Barnabas Food at First Baptist Church prayer or help, call 321-0435. The Salvation The Salvation Army Hope House and Nassau 15850 C.R. 108 Army Hope House is located at 410 S. Ninth St. County residents are truly blessed! Yulee 261-7000 in Fernandina Beach. t Journey Church Food Ministry Once per month; call for next distribution date. Submit event announcements/briefs to: 95707 Amelia Concourse, t Assembly of God Emergency Pantry Hope House Food Pantry Calendar Listing c/o News-Leader, 511 Ash St., Tuesday, 9a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. 550920 U.S. 1 Thanks for keeping up the great work! Your Fernandina Beach, FL 32034; editor2@fbnews- 261-8310 675-9062 donations of food, toiletries, insect repellant, sun- leader.com; or 261-3696. t Yulee United Methodist Church Call for appointment. at the place of Worship this week your choice...

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Where heart & mind meet Christ in love & service FIRST MISSIONARY Amelia Baptist ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI BAPTISTCHURCH St. Peter’s Church 20 South Ninth Street 261-4907 Episcopal Church Rev. Darien K. Bolden Sr., Pastor Welcomes You! Pastor: Dr. H. Neil Helton Catholic Mission The Church Located at the corner of 8th &Atlantic Sunday Worship Service – 10:30am 86000 St. Francis Way in the Heart of the City Bible Study – 9am Intersection of SR200 & Gene Lasserre Blvd. With the Desire to be in the Due the recommendation of the Nursery provided for all services Weekend Masses: Heart of All People CDC we have suspended in person Small group studies-Adults 6pm church services until further notice. Wednesday - Prayer Service 6:30pm Sat. Mass 4 p.m. (7:00pm Spanish) Sunday New Members Class 9 a.m. We will offer a livestream service Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Preschool and Children Activities Sun. Mass 8 a.m. (9:30am Family) from our website: stpetersparish.org Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings 961167 BUCCANEER TRAIL Rev. Rafal Mazurowski Wednesday Noon-day Prayer for the next two weeks. Thank you Corner of Buccaneer Tr. & Gerbing Road, Fernandina Bch Wednesday Mid-week Service 6:30 www.stfrancisyulee.org Ministries: Bus & Van, Couples, Singles, for your patronage. ~ Lee For More Information Call: 261-9527 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Mission Church Youth 904-261-4293 • www.stpeterparish.org

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St. Peter’s gives support Free food distribution Monday Barnabas Center’s mobile food pantry team Barnabas is the comprehensive service cen- will hold its next Feeding Northeast Florida food ter in Nassau County that helps Nassau County through annual grant program distribution for lower-income Nassau County residents in crisis with “a compassionate helping residents on Monday, according to a news release. hand, so they can become healthy, productive St. Peter’s Episcopal Church This food distribution takes place on the third citizens, strengthening our entire community.” supported Barnabas Center and Monday every month at First Baptist Church, “Through our partnerships, we reach even Salvation Army Hope House by located at15850 C.R. 108 in Hilliard. Sign-in more people and maximize resources. We address hosting its first ever “Corona begins at 1:30 p.m. and the distribution will last critical issues facing our community, such as Haircut Fundraising Challenge,” until all the food is distributed. Recipients should hunger, affordable health care and prevention of according to a news release. bring a box or tub to carry their food items. homelessness,” says the release. The challenge took place For your safety and others, this is a drive- Barnabas Center is located at 1303 Jasmine between April 30 and May 7. The through distribution, so please stay in your car St. in Fernandina Beach. For more information, community had a choice to see and have your identification ready. call (904) 261-7000 and visit BarnabasNassau.org. St. Peter’s Rector Fr. Stephen Mazingo or Associate Rector Fr. Brian Alberti give themselves a self-haircut. Barnabas Center received donations for Mazingo SUBMITTED WEDDING ANNIVERSARY and Salvation Army Hope House St. Peter’s raised money for Barnabas Center and the received donations for Alberti. Salvation Army Hope House by accepting donations to vote Whichever organization raised for its rector or associate rector to give themselves hair- the most won a Corona Haircut cuts. for the corresponding clergy person. efforts. thanks to St. Peter’s Episcopal Throughout this challenge, “During the COVID-19 pan- Church and other community St. Peter’s Episcopal Church demic, Barnabas Center is on the partners for their support dur- raised $2,100 for Barnabas front line of responding to the ing these uncertain times,” the Ted and Rosalie Wessel (née Gayhardt) Center, which will be used needs of individuals and families release says. of Lakeside Village celebrated 65 years toward COVID-19 response in crisis. … Barnabas extends its For information about avail- of marriage on Thursday. They were able assistance and eligibility, married May 14, 1955 at St. Katherine contact Barnabas at (904) 261- Catholic Church in Baltimore, Md. The 7000 or visit BarnabasNassau. couple has four children: Greg of Severn, org. For information about how Md., Steve of Renton, Wash., Phil of to help or to make a donation, Orlando, Fla., and Erica Manteufel of visit the website or contact Tania Albuquerque, N.M. They also have eight Yount, chief development officer, grandchildren and four great-grandchil- at (904) 261-7000, ext. 107, or dren. [email protected]. SUBMITTED Market vendors ready for pre-orders JUDIE MACKIE • Ferra Bakery: baked breads, canoli, For the News-Leader sweets, spanikopita; [email protected]. • Garlic Man: fresh garlic cloves; the- The Fernandina Beach Market Place [email protected]. farmers market will again be open Saturday • Great Harvest: baked breads, sweet in its temporary location at the corner of breads; [email protected]. South 14th and Lime streets in Fernandina • Jays Marketplace: chopped olive Beach. You may recognize this area as the salad; [email protected]. pumpkin or Christmas tree lot. • JD Beef: beef and pork products; Having a drive-thru market is a great way [email protected]. to get those fabulous artisan foods and fresh • Joy of Garlic: sauces, dressings, and vegetables your family craves. salsa; [email protected]. The farmers market is open from 9:30 • Kings Kountry Produce: seasonal pro- a.m. to 1 p.m.; however, the market is open duce; [email protected]. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. for pre-orders only. This JUDIE MACKIE/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER • Simply Savory Dips: sweet, savory rain or shine Market Place is for vehicle traf- To get through the Fernandina Beach and hot dip seasonings; luluespo@gmail. fic only, and you must stay in your vehicle. Market Place farmers market tem- com. Walk-ups and bicyclists will not be permitted porary drive-thru at South 14th and • Something Good: gluten-free bakery; to enter the line. Lime streets quickly, customers can [email protected]. This drive-thru concept permits both pre-order items and pick them up • Tea Nation: tea bags and body scrubs; customers and vendors to practice social early on Saturday. [email protected]. Fill in the squares so distancing while bringing seasonal produce, • The Collar Cottage: facemasks; tlan- fresh-baked breads, and other popular favor- [email protected]. that each row, column ites to you! Vendors will be wearing masks bok choy, and kale; freddiebacon2@gmail. In addition to the vendors, our Market and 3-by-3 box and no samples are permitted at this time. com. 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BY EMILY GOODSON tion, said sea turtle nests are state with 176 loggerhead Tribune & Georgian Staff the primary index for the nests and one green sea turtle A below-average number of health of the population, nest, said Doug Hoffman, a Mosquitoes sea turtles crawled ashore in which shows many peaks and wildlife biologist for Cumber- Georgia during this year’s valleys in its numbers over the land Island National Seashore. hitting hard nesting season, but biologists long term. “The nests were screened to Camden County say long-term numbers are “We don’t get too upset if it’s keep raccoons and hogs out of more important than year-to- a low year or too excited if it’s a them,” he said. “It takes a nest working fast to keep year totals. high year,” Dodd said. 60 days to hatch, typically.” biting bugs at bay. The scientists counted 688 Last year’s nest count totaled Volunteer turtle technicians sea turtle nests along Georgia’s see page 3A 1,400, an increase from the on the island calculated an 83 coast, the third lowest total 1,219 counted in 2005. The percent hatch success rate, since the Department of Natu- number peaked in 2003 with which Hoffman said was ral Resources (DNR) began 1,508 nests, according to remarkable because close to 40 daily monitoring in 1989. The DNR’s Wildlife Resources percent of the nests had to be annual average is 1,023 nests. Division. relocated due to beach erosion Mark Dodd, a senior wildlife Cumberland Island again caused by early-summer SILVER DOLLAR SIZED loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings flap their biologist with the DNR’s way toward the Atlantic Ocean. Turtle technicians on Cumber- played host this season to the land Island counted more than 14,000 hatched eggs during this Nongame Conservation Sec- highest number of nests in the See TURTLES, page 16A È year’s sea turtle season. (Special to the Tribune & Georgian) Rock Shrimp Fest is on Love, comedy style Driver charged with Downtown St. Marys will be buzzing with DUI after accident activity this weekend. BY ASHLEY SMITH sonville, for see pages 7A- 10A Tribune & Georgian Staff treatment. A Kingsland man was Her 11-year- arrested for driving under old great- the influence of alcohol and grandson was causing a serious injury by also trans- vehicle Thursday after his ported to car collided with another Shands, and Pryor vehicle on Kings Bay Road. Skipper’s 6- The other car carried a St. year-old great-grandson was Marys woman and her two treated at Southeast Georgia young great-grandchildren, Health System, Camden Wildcats all of whom were seriously Campus. injured. Pryor was checked by the roll, 50-6 According to the accident emergency medical team on Offense gets back on report, Steven Pryor, 36, was the scene, but did not appear traveling east on Kings Bay to have any injuries. Howev- track in region Road when Florence Skip- er, his blood alcohol level stomping of Groves. per, 68, pulled out in front of was above the legal limit, see page 1B him from Winding Road, and he was arrested. causing the collision. According to the accident Contact reporter Ashley Smith ALSO INSIDE report, Skipper was flown to at (912) 882-4927 or OBITUARIES 2A Shands Hospital, Jack- [email protected] FRED HILL 4A OPINION 4A UPCOMING EVENTS 6A St. Marys defends HOSPITAL 15A TIDE CHART 2B PEOPLE 4B use of student help CLASSIFIEDS 8B BY GREG JONES SCAD students will give them LEGALS 11B Tribune & Georgian Staff several good ideas for free on WEATHER St. Marys planners defend how to improve midtown. having Savannah College of Thornhill also said the gradu- Today: THE CAMDEN COUNTY High School Advanced Drama Class’s production of the campy comedy, Love Comics, went off without a hitch last weekend. The play is set in a late 1950s Art and Design (SCAD) grad- ate students give the depart- Partly cloudy romance comic book. Above, during the song "Four Hearts" are: below from left, Rebekah uate students evaluate mid- ment heads a starting point on 40% chance Martens and Natalie Danna and, standing from left, Griffin Logue, Michael Golden and town instead of a consulting improving the midtown area. of t-storms Ashley Conway. Below, Matt Humphrey and Jamel Booth sing "If You Are a Guy." (Photos firm. “I think it is important for H: 87˚ L: 72˚ special to the Tribune & Georgian/CCHS Drama Boosters) Last month, SCAD students people to understand these are Thursday: came to both Kingsland and graduate students that after Mostly cloudy St. Marys to take a look at the they graduate are credited 30% chance cities and come back on Oct. urban designers,” she said. of t-storms 19 and give their assessments “Last year, when we did our H: 88˚ L: 72˚ on how to improve the munic- downtown, six months later ipalities. St. Marys officials one of the students e-mailed Friday: want residents to know the me a project he worked on as Mostly cloudy graduate students will save tax- an urban planner. These are 30% chance payers a lot of money. not freshmen. These are pro- of t-storms City Manager Bill Shanahan, fessionals whose next job will H: 88˚ L: 71˚ City Planner Roger Weaver be as urban planners.” and Alyce Thornhill, director Thornhill said that, when of the Downtown Develop- Tribune & ment Authority, said the See SCAD, page 16A È Georgian P.O. Box 470, Salvation Army poised St. Marys, Ga. 31558 for grand reopening BY GREG JONES organization remodeled its Volume 104, No. 79 Tribune & Georgian Staff store, which allows for more 28 pages • Two sections The Salvation Army will space to sell items and re- www.tribune-georgian.com have its grand re-opening and painted walls to improve its © 2007, Tribune & Georgian, community awareness cam- look. Community Newspapers Inc. paign from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6. 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, MAY 15, 2020 SPORTS News-Leader 11 Winter Haven senior athlete brings her game with gusto When Winter Haven’s sight to see Harstad lined up she said. “But, that’s what I call Betty Harstad decides to do behind a football on a tee at the her since I raised her from the something, folks are going to punt, pass and kick competition. time she was in 10th grade.” know it. Returning for the competi- Competing in the Florida While winning basketball tion in 2020 was a daunting one Senior Games and the Polk shooting gold medals at the for her since she hurt her knee Senior Games allows Harstead 2019 Florida Senior Games, in the kicking competition in to stay as active as possible. besides her blue games shirt, 2019. She enjoys the age group her accessories included hoop “I couldn’t walk for three competitions, especially in the earrings, multiple rings on her days afterwards,” she said. “It dance events. fingers and a silver watch. was kind of embarrassing to go “By no means is this When not in motion on the to the doctor and say, ‘I hurt Dancing with the Stars,” she basketball court, she was pro- myself playing football.’” admits. “Age is not a hindrance. viding encouragement to fellow Once the games wrapped up, Minor disabilities are not a athletes in her distinct North Harstad finished with a com- hindrance. It’s fun. Everybody Carolina accent. bined total of 18 medals, with should try it.” “A body in motion stays in 10 gold, five silver and three She’s right. Everyone should motion,” Harstad likes to say. bronze. try it. But bringing it to Betty She was in motion at the “She’s a lot of fun and a Harstad-like level is going to 2020 Polk Senior Games, com- sweet lady,” said Claudette take some extra effort. peting in bag toss and basket- Braswell, a fellow 80-84 age The Florida Senior Games ball shooting, once again, along group athlete who competed presented by Humana are pre- with billiards, horseshoes, punt, FLORIDA SENIOR GAMES alongside Harstad in several dif- sented annually by the Florida pass and kick, several dance Winter Haven’s Betty Harstad has won gold medals shooting hoops. ferent events. “She was telling Sports Foundation, the state’s events and pistol shooting in me about her dance partner and lead sports promotion and the 80-84 age group. how she guided him on what development organization, and She was unable to compete are one of the few Local Series out she’s not elderly though. he tried. He showed up, and we to do and how they did. She’s a division of Enterprise Florida, in the darts and speed walk Qualifiers that offer dance Slaten, her dance partner, gave it a shot.” going to have him back again Inc. The foundation works in events. competitions. Harstead and a is a truck driver with a busy Harstad also gave pistol next year.” conjunction with a variety of Once the games ended and younger partner, Jeff Slaten, schedule. After one evening of shooting a shot at the Polk Harstad moved to Winter local sports industry partners to local sports and events came entered in four events, the practice, he and Harstad took to Senior Games, where she com- Haven in 1996 from Virginia present the different competi- to a halt due to the threat of Electric Slide, Fox Trot, Two the floor for 90 seconds of danc- pleted three rounds of 10 shots after working in a variety of cor- tions. the coronavirus, she was home Step and Jitterbug. ing in each of the four events. of slow fire, timed fire and rapid porate situations. She has lived The Florida Senior Games, cooking and canning. She and “If you’ve got three left feet, “Everyone could see he fire. in her current residence for the presented by Humana, an her niece took a break after we can teach you to dance,” wasn’t a dancer,” Harstad said “I would have done the past 15 years and became a new annual amateur sports tradition completing 15 quarts of toma- Harstad said. “Dancing is like with a laugh. “Dancing is a skeet shooting as well but the mother when one of her daugh- in Florida, is part of the state’s toes, five quarts of salsa and a swimming. It keeps the elderly healthy and frightening thing to kickback of the shotgun bothers ters passed away. $57.4 billion sports industry few quarts of strawberry jam. mobile.” do, and people are frightened my shoulder,” she said. “My youngest daughter is that accounts for 580,000 jobs The Polk Senior Games Harstad was quick to point of things they don’t know. But It must have been quite a actually my granddaughter,” statewide. Lehmann enters fourth decade SPORTS SHORTS Life jackets at work Pétanque (pay-tonk) is a cousin of both horseshoes and bocce, the Italian bowling as a Florida Senior Game athlete The National Safe Boating Council kicks game. The public is always welcome. Call off its annual boating safety campaign, 491-1190 for information. By competing in the 2020 at the Florida and National National Safe Boating Week May 16-22, Polk Senior Games, Ethel Senior Games since. with Wear Your Life Jacket to Work (or home) Lehman, Florida’s ageless won- Lehmann was named the on Friday. No matter where boaters are safely NSFA meets der, entered her fourth decade 1997 Florida Senior Games working, they can join in the fun by wearing The Nassau Sport Fishing Association as a Florida Senior Games Athlete of the Year, winning their life jacket and posting creative pictures holds its monthly business meetings on the athlete. gold medals in basketball shoot- on social media for a chance to win a prize. second Wednesday of each month. The Lehmann traveled from ing, 100- and 200-meter dash, Visit www.safeboatingcampaign.com for monthly social get-together is held on the her home in Largo to win Polk high jump, javelin and silver information. fourth Wednesday of each month. The loca- Senior Games’ medals in the in the discus, in the 65-69 age tion for both meetings is Kraft Ten Acres, 90-94 age group in track and group. 961023 Buccaneer Trail, Fernandina Beach, field, horseshoes, punt pass and From 2001-5, the Freedom Play pickleball Florida 32034. All are welcome to attend. kick and softball throw. Spirit team won three con- Pickleball is offered at the Central Park Additional information, directions and reser- Active in sports since secutive gold medals. Her multipurpose courts. Beginner play is at 3 p.m. vations are available at www.nsfafish.net. her youth, Lehman was the years on the softball field with Sundays; and social play with challenge court The Nassau Sport Fishing Association is most valuable player of the the Freedom Spirit and Kids at 4 p.m. Sundays. Women’s open play for all a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, created to Hicksville High School softball and Cubs team led to a softball levels is at 8 a.m. Mondays; and advanced develop and promote saltwater fishing in the team, in Long Island, N.Y. Like throw of 74 feet at the 2020 play (3.5+) with challenge court at 4 p.m. Nassau County area. Contact Shawn Arnold, many Senior Games athletes, Polk Senior Games. Mondays. president, at 556-5531 or email info@nsfafish. Lehmann took time off from As the lone 90-94 age group Advanced play (3.0/3.5+) at 8 a.m. net. athletics to tend to family athlete, her softball throw was Tuesdays with challenge court; social play matters. Once she moved to topped only by athletes in the (experienced beginners, 2.5 and 3.0) at 10 Florida, she re-entered the 50s age groups. a.m. Tuesdays; and intermediate/advanced Sailing Club meets world of competition. “I used to have a really (3.0/3.5+) with challenge court at 4 p.m. The Amelia Island Sailing Club meets the The key to her advancing strong arm,” Lehmann said, Wednesdays. first Tuesday of the month at the Kraft Athletic through the 60s, 70s and 80s also evidenced by her medals Men’s open play for all levels is offered Club at Ten Acres, located off Bucaneer Trail. age groups, and now into the and records in the javelin and at 8 a.m. Thursdays. Intermediate/advanced Social hour starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by a 90s, is simple. discus throw. “But I’ve lost a play (3.0/3.5+) is at 8 a.m. Fridays; and social potluck dinner, business meeting and guest “It’s all the exercise I do,” FLORIDA SENIOR GAMES lot of extra zip over the years. play (experienced beginners, 2.5 and 3.0) at speaker presentation. Guests are welcome. Lehmann said, and then went Ethel Lehmann. I’ve injured my shoulder quite a 10 a.m. Fridays. No scheduled group play Current boat ownership or sailing skills are not on to list her activities. “I play few times. I still play shortstop on Saturdays. Visit www.fbpickleball.com to prerequisites to joining. softball two times a week. I run for the Freedom Spirit team, determine playing level. Club activities throughout the year may 2.5 miles twice a week, and I where she was one of 72 but not the Kids and Cubs include day/overnight excursions by water bowl twice a week. I’m sure Florida athletes competing, was team. They play me at second and/or land, sailboat racing, social activities that’s what keeps me going.” a life-changing one. base or in the outfield.” Boules Club such as tubing, swimming with the manatees, Lehmann plays softball “I realized I was not a dis- Currently Lehmann owns The Amelia Island Boules Club holds picnics and parties as well as assisting with with the famed 75-plus St. tance runner,” she recalled. “I 20 track and field age group pétanque pickup games on the pétanque local conservation and environmental efforts in Petersburg Kids and Cubs team didn’t do that well and realized records. She holds records in courts at the south end of the downtown waters surrounding Amelia Island. Visit www. and is the only woman to play my fast-twitch muscles were 11 running events and nine field marina Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and most after- ameliaislandsailingclub.wildapricot.org or con- in the team’s 90-year history. better suited for sprints.” events. In the 100-, 200- and noons on weekdays. tact the group by email at [email protected]. Her 2.5-mile runs take her At that time, athletes 400-meter dash, she holds the through her Largo neighbor- qualified at one of seven Florida 75-79, 80-84 and 85-89 age hood to nearby Taylor Park local events in Bradenton, Fort group records. and back. She admits that as Lauderdale, Lady Lake, Marco “I’ve been really blessed her age increased her bowling Island, Sebring, Sanford and St. with good health and the ability scores have decreased to about Petersburg. to do well,” Lehmann says. “I 150 to 130 and has gone from a With the formation of the just always try to do the best I 12-pound ball to a 10-pounder. Florida Senior Games in 1992, can.” After discovering a senior she began her gold-medal win- As she advances into her softball league in the early ning and record-setting ways as fourth decade of the Florida 1990s, Lehmann began a track ambassador for the state. Senior Games and her seventh and field career that has been The Freedom Spirit Softball age group, Lehmann doesn’t equally successful. Her first team, then known as the plan on slowing down anytime entry into the National Senior Florida Spirit, made its first soon. She references her aunt Games produced fourth-place appearance at the 1994 Florida and godmother on her mother’s finishes in the 400- and 800- Senior Games and qualified side of the family who lived to meter runs and a fifth-place fin- for the 1995 National Senior be 104 years old. ish in the 1,500-meter run. Games, where it won the “I’ve got her white hair and Herememory of that trip to bronze medal in the 55-59 age people say I look like her,” she Syracuse, N.Y., for the 1991 group. The original team was said. “When I reach that age, I U.S. National Senior Sports recruited from track and field want to hit a homerun and drop Classic (the Senior Olympics), athletes and has been a regular dead at home plate.”

SIGN From Page 12 ment, Richards fired an 80, one stroke ahead of her little sister. Richards had rounds of 76 and 75 to lead the Lady Pirates at Now Open state. “I do everything with 8-5 Mon - Fri Anika,” Richards said. “Golf, school. She’s my built-in best friend, so when I go, it’s going to be really sad. And, I’m going AMELIA ISLAND GRAPHICS to be so far. “But, she wants to play in college as well. That would be FOR cool, sisters on the same col- ALL YOUR lege team.” BLUEPRINT NEEDS “I am very proud of Katelin’s achievements,” FBHS Head Coach Christina Steffen said. Need your plans scaned to e-mail “Her diligence and hard work Need copies of your plans on the course and in the class- Need to meet new city and County Requirements room led her to this honor. I’m excited for her to have the opportunity to play Division I E-mail Your File Today college golf. Knowing her work [email protected] ethic and determination, I know she will have a successful col- – Call Today – lege career. 904.261.0740 “I wish her the best of luck and look forward to hearing 2162 Sadler Road • Fernandina Beach, all about her new adventures FL 32034 (Fax) 904-261-0364 in this next chapter of her life. www.ameliaislandgraphics.com What an honor it has been to be your high school golf coach.”

NEW Sports Fri.indd 2 5/14/20 5:40 PM Friday, May 15, 2020 12 News-Leader / Fernandina Beach, Florida Richards to play golf at the University of Albany BETH JONES because of the distance learning. News-Leader “It’s like your last hurrah with your friends and your teachers,” she said. Katelin Richards is college bound. “So, we kind of got robbed of that. It’s The Fernandina Beach High School kind of been sad. Prom, graduation. senior recently signed a national letter “But, fortunately the golf courses are of intent to play golf at the University of still open. I’m still able to play, so I got Albany. really lucky.” “I’m heading up into the cold,” she Richards moved with her family said. “We went to New York around from Alaska to Nassau County at the Christmas break, and we toured New tail end of her sophomore year. She and York City. We flew to Albany, and her younger sister, Anika, were both toured the school and toured the city. members of the girls golf team at FBHS, And, I just really liked the atmosphere and for the last two seasons, the Lady and the school program, the educational Pirates qualified for state. part and the sports programs they had FBHS went 13-1 in the regular sea- to offer. son and finished as district and region “I’m really looking forward to it.” runner-up, second only to Bolles. The Richards plans to pursue pre-medi- Lady Pirates placed ninth in the state; cine at the Division I school. Bolles was eighth. “I want to be a dermatologist,” she “We went from 2A to 1A,” Richards said. said. “We went from a lot of public Richards says she’s looking forward schools to only private. So, we were the to getting back into a classroom. No. 1 public school. “It’s hard to find the motivation,” “We had beaten Bolles during the she said. “You’re in bed all day, and regular season. And, it was a really good you have to get up and do your school feeling.” work.” The siblings led their team with As a senior, she said she’s rounds of 79, and in the region tourna- BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER “bummed” about all the activities she SPECIAL Senior Katelin Richards in action last fall. and her classmates are missing out on SIGN Continued on Page 11 Richards signed to play golf at the University of Albany.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE t GOLF Kuchar ‘aces’ bedtime story People have found fun and creative things to do while in quarantine. The Players’ 2012 champion Matt Kuchar is no exception, as he recently spent nearly an hour with a group of kids from the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation. Kuchar, who was joined by organization founder Mal Washington and Executive Director Terri Florio, appeared via Zoom to read one of his favorite bedtime stories. The MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation is an after- school youth development pro- gram in Jacksonville’s Urban Core. After reading the story, The Wonderful Things You Will Be, Kuchar participated in a question-and-answer session with the kids, generating a great deal of smiles and giggles before bed. In August of 2019, The Players announced a com- munity challenge grant to the foundation, providing up to $500,000 to the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation toward its $5 million capital campaign. The Players’ gift funds the center’s middle school wing and supports the services provided to the students that inspire them to become champions in their communities. The new MWYF Teen Center is slated to open later this year.

t EDUCATION PA announcing course offered The National Federation of State High School Associations has announced its newest addition to the online NFHS Learning Center platform — a free course on the role of public address announcers at high school sporting events entitled “P.A. Announcing.” “P.A. Announcing” conveys proper practices for public address announcers and expec- tations of school administra- tion. It also addresses appropri- ate behavior of the announcer before and during competition and the specific times during an event when an announcer should be active. The course also covers topics such as the importance of class, profes- sionalism and respect, and fea- tures multiple audio examples PHOTOS COURTESY OF DEREMER STUDIOS, LLC of suitable and unacceptable During the first weekend of March, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance celebrated announcing techniques. the career of Roger Penske, a man whose accomplishments in the world of racing and The course was developed business have no parallel. More than 30 Penske vehicles were displayed in four different through a partnership with the classes, top. Cars of Penske was comprised of vehicles that Penske raced himself. The National Association of Sports Team Penske era was represented with three classes, including Team Penske, Team Public Address Announcers, an Penske Sunoco and Penske Indy Winners. Founder Bill Warner, right, shakes the hand organization dedicated to rais- of Penske, second row left. A 1919 Pierce-Arrow 66-A-4, second row right. Best in Show ing the level of professionalism, winners of the 25th annual event, above. The 26th annual event will be held March 4-7, competency and consistency of 2021 at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and The Golf Club of Amelia Island. For the public address announcers and Amelia’s full events schedule, including Saturday’s Cars & Coffee at the Concours and a recognized resource for best Sunday’s premier Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, visit www.ameliaconcours.org. practices. The show’s Foundation has donated more than $3.5 million to Community Hospice & To order the course, Palliative Care, Spina Bifida of Jacksonville and other charities on Florida’s First Coast visit https://nfhslearn.com/ since its inception in 1996. For information, call 636-0027. courses/p-a-announcing.

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