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Barea Brizelle G. Clay L. Clay Potts Roberson Arrests made in undercover drug investigation, searches Nassau County Sheriff’s Office narcotics deputies working with federal Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms officers conducted several undercover drug operations at various area businesses this summer, specifically at area convenience stores, according to an email from Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper. As a result of that investigation, Kristopher Edwin Barea, 25, of Jacksonville, was charged with the sale of a controlled substance and two counts of trafficking methamphetamine over 14 grams, according to Leeper, who alleges Barea transported methamphetamine from Jacksonville and then sold the illegal drugs. Over 59 grams of meth were reported to have been seized. Leeper said another investigation by the NCSO Narcotics Unit closed a house at 85766 Owens Road in the Nassauville area and resulted in the COURTESY OF THE HISTORY PRESS arrest of a local man for allegedly selling A compilation of Florida’s creepy stories has been published just in drugs, among other charges. Michael time for Halloween. Hunter Potts, 36, was charged with the sale of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana, possession of NASSAU COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE New book includes tales cocaine, possession of drug parapher- Evidence allegedly seized at the Hickory Street drug investigation scene. It was carried out as a joint operation between the Fernandina DRUGS Continued on 3A Beach Police Department and the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. about Amelia Island PAMELA BUSHNELL sions of hauntings in Creepy Florida. News-Leader In a restaurant in Fort Walton Beach ‘PIRATES AND PILOTS’ hangs a painting of the owner’s two ust in time for readers’ aunts as children. It is said the two Halloween pleasure, The History children switch places in the painting Press has released the third in a at night. At nearby Brooks Bridge, Jtrilogy of books exploring a spectral pack of wolves is said to the monsters, myths, and legends appear at specific times each month, of Florida by author Mark Muncy. As running along the shore and then with his previous titles, Eerie Florida running out across the water as they and Freaky Florida, the latest in the approach the bridge. series is organized as a travel guide for Multiple ghosts are said to inhabit fellow aficionados of the bizarre. Creepy Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida focuses exclusively on haunt- including that of the former hotel’s ings. And, yes, the ghosts of Amelia creator, Henry M. Flagler, his second Island have their own chapter. wife whom he allegedly drove insane According to a 2017 “Survey with his multiple affairs, and one of his of American Fears” by Chapman mistresses. University, 52% of respondents Muncy also gives an account of believed places can be haunted by lovers buried alive under the Castillo spirits. Two Gallup polls since 2001 de San Marco fort by an angry father found more than a third of respondents – the man who was the commander at believed in ghosts, while nearly 20% the fort – because his daughter defied weren’t sure. Among the many types an arranged marriage. The grave was of paranormal experiences described purportedly discovered when soldiers through the generations, encounters moved a cannon that subsequently fell with spirits of the dead are the most through the ceiling of the grave, emit- common. ting an overwhelming scent of roses Ghost sightings conjure up ethe- and revealing two embracing skel- real apparitions of fleeting figures in etons. “It is difficult to find a spot that the night. However, the experience is not haunted in the oldest city in the isn’t limited to the visual. Anecdotes United States,” according to Muncy. include cold drafts, scents or odors, As for the ghosts of Amelia Island, sounds like voices or footsteps, or just Muncy shares a gruesome tale about a vague sense of not being alone as the alleged hanging of Luc Simon part of the experience. Aury, the son of French pirate Louis A ghost that levitates items or Michel Aury, who briefly claimed the COURTESY STEVE LEIMBERG/SPECIAL FOR THE NEWS-LEADER flings them about the room is known island for Mexico in 1817. The Grumman American Yankee Association held its annual convention in Fernandina Beach with a as a poltergeist, German for “noisy Muncy’s ghost story is that Luc “pirates and pilots” theme. Matthew and Melissa Drahzal co-chaired this year’s event, which hosted 55 spirit.” According to Wikipedia, Simon stayed behind on the island planes and 150 attendees who participated in flight training, competitions and social events. Drahzal “They are purportedly capable of after his father left, and “his crimes said Fernandina Beach’s unique terminal, which was designed and built to resemble the F4U Corsair pinching, biting, hitting and tripping and societal offenses became too planes that flew out of Fernandina Beach during World War II, attracted the group to hold its conven- people. Traditionally, poltergeists are much for the locals to ignore.” Muncy tion here. Association members raised thousands of dollars for their flight training scholarship fund, he described as haunting a particular per- asserts “the locals” arrested Luc said. Following a farewell banquet Monday evening, some of the pilots planned to travel to Palm Beach son rather than a place.” International Airport to fly relief supplies to the Bahamas. Muncy includes some novel ver- TALES Continued on 6A

INDEX RELIGION, 4B LOOKING BACK 50 YEARS CLASSIFIEDS, 6B SCHOOL NEWS, 3B The Fernandina Beach Coca-Cola COMMUNITY, 5B SERVICE DIRECTORY, 6B Bottling Company announced it EDITORIAL, 7A SUDOKU, 2B would discontinue operation of its OBITUARIES, 2A SPORTS, 8A warehouse located at Second and OUT AND ABOUT, 2B WEEKEND, 2B Ash streets. Oct. 9, 1969 News-Leader, 165th year. No. 80, Copyright, 2019

NL Friday 10.04.indd 1 10/3/19 6:52 PM 2A FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019 NEWS News-Leader WEEKLY UPDATE 29TH MEGA PET ADOPTION EVENT

Christmas gift fair today at Baptist facing ostomy surgery are welcome to attend. UF Health North is located just beyond the The Baptist Medical Center Nassau Auxiliary River City shopping area at 15255 Max Leggett will host a Christmas book and gift fair fundraiser Parkway, east of the airport exit of Interstate 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, in the Board 95. It is also convenient to Route 17. For more Room off the main lobby of Baptist Medical information, call 310-9054. Center Nassau, located at 1250 S. 18th St. in Fernandina Beach. The sale will feature unique County library board meeting Oct. 15 gifts, books, jewelry, gardening items, toys, The Nassau County Library Advisory Board tools, stationary, household items, electronics, will meet 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the and more at discounts of 30-70% off retail. All Bryceville Branch Library, located at 7280 profits go to support the hospital. Motes Road in Bryceville. The meeting is open ‘Quit tobacco together!’ to the public. Northeast Florida AHEC will hold a free Free dental services “Tools to Quit” class for tobacco users 2-4 p.m. Nassau County residents will be able to Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Barnabas Center in receive free dental services at Concourse Fernandina Beach. Free patches, lozenges, Dental Care on Saturday, Oct. 19, when Dr. SUBMITTED and gum will be available along with a free quit Jagdeep Dhall, Dr. Damone Weaver and the First Coast residents will have the opportunity to meet hundreds of dogs and cats wait- plan, workbook, water bottle, stress ball and team at Concourse will be participating in ing to be adopted during the 29th Mega Pet Adoption Event taking place this weekend more. To register, call 482-0189. Barnabas Free Dentistry Day, a day dedicated to provid- at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. A partnership between First Coast No More Homeless Center is located in Suite 101 at 1303 Jasmine ing free dental care to the growing number of Pets, Petco Foundation, and BOBS From Skechers, the event will be open 10 a.m. to St. in Fernandina Beach. Americans without dental insurance. During 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Since 2012, more than 18,000 pets have found homes Free Dentistry Day, extractions will be provided through these large-scale adoption events. Adoption fees are $20 and include spay/ FRWN guest to review ‘Radicals’ book for patients between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at neuter, a microchip, vaccines, and a city of Jacksonville license. The fairgrounds are The Federated Republican Women of 463787 State Road 200 in Yulee. Patients will located at 510 Fairgrounds Place in Jacksonville. Nassau’s October meeting will feature retired be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. U.S. Navy Capt. Ryman Shoaf, director of For more information, call 875-4131 or visit operations of Team JAS and a former instruc- FreeDentistryDay.org. tor at the National War College, as guest National MS Society maintains a network of dif- involve street closures with traffic and pedes- speaker. The meeting will take place at 11:30 Vision group to explore devices ferent groups to provide opportunity for people trian control issues. Training is provided for all a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at the Fernandina Beach Nassau County Council on Aging’s Low living with MS to connect with others living volunteers. If interested in joining, applications Golf Club, located at 2800 Bill Melton Road in Vision Support Group meets once a month to similar life experiences. For more information, are available at the Police Department at 1525 Fernandina Beach. Shoaf will present a provide information on adaptive devices and contact Jim Montgomery at (954) 647-5193 Lime St. in Fernandina Beach and online at review of the book Rules for Radicals by Saul encourage members with vision challenges to or [email protected]. To find other http://bit.ly/2wYBBBS. Alinsky. share experiences. The next meeting will be groups in Northeast Florida and nationwide, The meeting is open to all registered held 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. visit nationalmssociety.org/groups. Funds available for electric bills Republicans, who are also invited to join the 30, at NCCOA’s Fernandina Beach Life Center, The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance organization. Due by Tuesday, Oct. 10, reser- 1901 Island Walkway. Special guest David Support group for LGBTQ youth Program (LHEAP) has funds available to assist vations for the meeting can be made by calling Christensen from Enhanced Vision will discuss An LGBTQ Youth Support Group for ages Nassau County residents with their electric 624-0255 or emailing [email protected]. and demonstrate various enhanced vision 14-18 meets Wednesdays. Minors will need the bills up to $600. For an appointment, call Cost of the luncheon is $15 per person. devices including Jordy, the latest in wearable permission and signature of a parent to attend. (844) 625-8776, 24 hours a day, 7 days per low vision technology; Amigo HD, a portable For information or to sign up, call or text Lori at week. For information, contact the Northeast Car wash donations to benefit seniors low vision electronic magnifier; Pebble HD, a (904) 716-5390. Florida Community Action Agency at 261-0801, The Fernandina Beach High School Interact digital handheld magnifier; and Merlin elite Pro, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Club will host a free car wash 10 a.m. to noon a high-performance desktop video magnifier. Unbiased help with Medicare Saturday, Oct. 12, in the parking lot of the For more information and to RSVP, contact Open enrollment is Oct.15 to Dec. 7. Healing Hearts Zaxby’s restaurant located at 1905 S. 14th St. NCCOA Volunteer Coordinator Frances Bartelt Medicare can be a confusing subject, but it Healing Hearts is a local support group in Fernandina Beach. All donations received at 775-5484 or [email protected]. doesn’t have to be. The University of Florida/ for those who have lost a spouse. The group during the event will benefit the Nassau County IFAS is providing free MEDICARE con- meets twice a month on the second Monday at Council on Aging’s fifth annual Senior Citizen Bereavement support sultations on Wednesdays and Fridays in 11:30 a.m. for lunch and on the fourth Monday Gift Box Program. Community Hospice and Palliative Care’s Fernandina Beach and Yulee. Whether you at 6 p.m. for dinner. For information, contact open support group for those grieving the death are new to Medicare and need to enroll, or are Joni at 556-6767. Ostomy support group available of a loved one are held 10-11:30 a.m. the first seeking information on changes you can make The Amelia Island Ostomy Support Group and third Tuesday of each month in the organi- during Open Enrollment, this is your chance to Gun courses will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. zation’s office at the Nassau Council on Aging, receive knowledgeable assistance. Individual Gary W. Belson Associates holds basic with Monday, Oct. 14, in conference rooms 3 and 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach. For appointments for Fernandina Beach and Yulee defensive tactics courses, concealed-weapon 4, which are off the lobby of the UF Health information, contact Bereavement Manager locations can be scheduled by calling Meg license courses and close-quarter defensive North Hospital building. Directional signs will be Byron Beall at 407-6811. McAlpine with the University of Florida, Nassau tactics courses. For information, contact Belson posted. Co-led by certified ostomy nurse Lynn County Extension Service at (904)530-6359. at 491-8358 or 476-2037, or gbelson@bell- Oaks, the meeting will provide attendees with MS group meets monthly in FB south.net, or visit www.thebelsongroup.com. opportunities to ask questions, share experi- The Fernandina Beach MS Support Group Overeaters Anonymous ences, and learn about medical products in a meets 6-7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday Overeaters Anonymous meets in the parlor Life Recovery group meets supportive environment. All those with osto- of every month at the Fernandina Beach at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 801 Atlantic Are you at the end of your rope? Have mies, their families, professionals, or anyone Branch Library, located at 25 N. Fourth St. The Ave., at 1 p.m. Thursdays. For information, con- you been given the gift of desperation? Life tact Ilona at (904) 261-9361. Recovery is a small group Bible study based on the 12 Steps for people needing hope and help Sexual assault support group for life challenges and addictions. Meetings Survivors of Sexual Assault, a free support are held at 10 a.m. Sundays and 8:30 a.m. OBITUARIES group meets 4-5 p.m. Wednesdays at Family Thursdays at 416 Alachua St. Look for the Beverly K. Hansen and memories made. After shrimping, Cliff con- Support Services, located at 96016 Lofton “Life Recovery” sign. For more information, call tinued his maritime career with Weeks Dredging Square Court in Yulee. To sign up, call Lori at Jesse Duke at 753-1809. Beverly K. Hansen, of Fernandina Beach, Company, finally leaving for Hornbeck Offshore 716-5390. Fla., passed away Wednesday, Services as a captain. He was an avid fisherman Gun classes October 2, 2019. and hunter and was passionate about both fly- Want to know more about NCSO? Pistol and revolver gun classes for beginnin- She loved making art, reading and music. More than anything, Cliff adored The Nassau County Sheriff’s Citizens ers to advanced shooters are given by NRA- ing books, spirituality, animals, spending time with friends, family, and his wife, Academy is now taking applications from coun- certified instructor and retired state and federal meditating, the beach, music, the true love of his life. ty residents who would like to attend a nine- law enforcement officer Frank P. Covie starting and, most of all, her husband and Cliff was preceded in death by his mother, week class to learn about the Nassau County any weekday except Wednesday. Both basic wonderful loving friends. Janice Beach Thrift. Sheriff’s Office. The classes will provide a look and personal protection classes are available. Services will be private. He is survived by his wife, Marnie Thrift; his at what the NCSO does in detail and dispel Contact 277-4144, 603-491-7017,or fpc99@ Please share your memories and condolences two brothers, Phil (Georgene) and Donald; neph- misconceptions of how the Sheriff’s Office oper- comcast.net for complete info. at www.oxleyheard.com. ew, Dalton; four stepchildren, Morgan McNeil ates by explaining procedures. The Citizens Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors (Ken Mulstay), Shannon Wooten (Bryan), Shane Academy meets Thursday nights with one Help identify priority health issues McNeil (April Ross), and Katie McNeil; two week’s class being on a Saturday morning so Through the Florida Age-Friendly Public Clifford Beach Thrift grandsons, Lukas and Arthur Mulstay; and his residents can see what NCSO does. Contact Health Network, the Florida Depart-ment of most beloved friend, Allen Mills. Larry Boatwright at [email protected] Health-Nassau County will be working with Clifford “Cliff” Beach Thrift passed into the Please join us 3-6 p.m. October 6, 2019 for or 548-4027 to learn more. the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and Lord’s hands September 28, 2019 with his family a celebration of Cliff’s life at the Ocean Club community partners to identify priority health at his side. of Amelia, located at 2080 S. Fletcher Ave. on Auxiliary needs volunteers issues among older adults, according to a He was born October 13, Amelia Island, Fla. The Fernandina Beach Police Auxiliary news release. The department and Trust for 1956 in Coronado, Calif. the In lieu of flowers, please send dona- Corps is seeking volunteers who can assist America’s Health aim to identify and enhance son of Janice Beach Thrift. He tions in memory of Cliff Thrift to Wolfson police as well as citizens in support of a wide the role of public health in improving the health graduated from Fernandina Children’s Hospital and Cancer Research, 841 variety of special events and community activi- and wellbeing of the older adults in the com- Beach High School in 1975 and Prudential Drive, Suite 1300, Jacksonville, FL ties. Among these are traffic control for the local munity. DOH-Nassau will receive tools, training received an associate’s degree in 32207. schools, visiting senior citizens who are living resources, and technical assistance based on underwater technology from the Rest in peace, our dear Captain, you were at home (Safe in Place/ SIP), events such as the county’s needs, according to the release. Florida Institute of Technology. greatly loved and will be dearly missed. Shrimp Festival, Sounds on Center, parades, To participate, contact Mary von Mohr at (904) Cliff was an outdoorsman through and through. Please share your memories and condolences races, and numerous charitable events. Many 557-9133 or [email protected]. Always loving the sea, Cliff took a shrimping posi- at www.oxleyheard.com. tion with friends, where many laughs were shared Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors

In Loving DEATH NOTICES ‘Ask the County Manager’ meetings Since August 2018, County Manager Mike • Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 5:30 p.m., James S. Page Memory of Mullin has been holding monthly meetings to make Governmental Complex, Commission Chambers, Sylvia P. Holoka, 62, of Yulee, Fla., passed away Sunday, himself available to anyone wishing to ask county- 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee September 29, 2019. related questions or address county-related issues. • Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 5:30 p.m., Hilliard Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors He is now expanding the schedule to include addi- Community Center, 37203 Pecan St., Hilliard Michael F. Lyons, 67, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away tional meetings throughout the county. • Monday, Nov. 4, at 5:30 p.m., American Monday, October 3, 2019. Below is a tentative meeting schedule for the Beach Community Center, 1600 Julia Street, Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors next quarter: Amelia Island Helen DeLay Strickland, 89, of Yulee passed away Monday • Tuesday, October 8, at 3 p.m., James S. Page Please note that dates can change due to morning, September 30, 2019. Services and interment will be at Governmental Complex, Commission Chambers, unforeseen circumstances. Residents are urged Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee to check nassaucountyfl.com for current meeting • Monday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m., Council on information. You may also contact the County Aging, 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Manager’s Office, at 530-6010 to confirm meeting Beach dates, times, and locations. Debbie Carter La FLora Mission It’s been 6 years but FOR THE RECORD I still feel the loss of CREMATORIUM your beautiful heart The food pantry Justin Taylor, currently serving as a Nassau County commis- every day. I love and Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 needs donations of non-perishable food sioner, has filed to run for Supervisor of Elections in 2020. An miss you and think (904) 261-3644 items all year round. article in the Sept. 27 issue of the News-Leader listed the incorrect For more information, office. of you often. Nassau County’s Only The News-Leader strives for accuracy. We will promptly cor- Call: 261-7000 rect all factual errors. Please notify the editor of errors at pegdavis@ Love, Buddy Crematorium 1303 Jasmine St., Suite 101 Fernandina Beach, FL fbnewsleader.com or call (904) 261-3696.

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NL Friday 10.04.indd 2 10/3/19 7:05 PM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019 NEWS News-Leader 3A Surfer bitten by shark will be ‘right back out there’ KATHIE COLGROVE Community Newspapers Inc.

Michael Dingman was swimming to shore to retrieve his surfboard when he felt something clamp down on his right forearm. He suspects it was either a nurse or bull shark that took a chunk of his flesh Sept. 24. “I was underwater whenever it grabbed me and I surf with contacts in, so my eyes weren’t open, so I couldn’t see what kind of shark it was or how big or anything,” he said. “But after looking at the stitches, the (shark’s) size – is basically 5 feet or so.” The Callahan resident had spent the earlier part of the day surfing along the jetties at Huguenot Park in Jacksonville with a friend. After his friend left the beach, Dingman went back into the water to surf. He fell from the surfboard, and without a surfboard leash attached to his ankle, the waves carried the board to the shore. He began swimming under- SUBMITTED PHOTOS water to retrieve it and he soon Callahan’s Michael Dingman holds the surfboard leash that was used as a tourniquet after he was bitten by a shark at Huguenot Park in Jacksonville encountered the shark. Sept. 24. The shark injured Dingman’s right forearm as he swam underwater. “All I could I picture in my mind was that, like, I put my hand in a bear trap. So if I had what had happened. He stood up pitalized for two days. Dingman said that in his said of the attack. “But it is a He would like to return to compare it to anything, it’s and held up his arm and told his Dingman has worked season- years as a lifeguard, he has never risk whenever you get into the to catch more waves before like a super spiky bear trap,” the friends ashore that he had been ally as a lifeguard at Huguenot assisted with or witnessed a ocean. That’s where sharks live. October’s end. 23-year-old said. “The pressure bitten. Other surfers who were Park for the past five years. He shark attack. You get in there, you respect “If it happens again, I know I – the grip that it had – it’s like, out in the water nearby quickly was last on duty Sept. 2. He had His shark encounter hasn’t them; they respect you. I was need to buy a lottery ticket that it’s hard to escape. It still plays returned to shore. planned to be sworn-in to join changed his mind about return- probably in the wrong. I prob- day,” Dingman quipped. back in my mind. Like, I still The group applied pressure the U.S. Navy the day after his ing to his favorite hobbies of ably just swam up and we just ran “I’m blessed that it was only wake up in the morning and I’m to stop the bleeding by using a injury, but those plans are on surfing and saltwater fishing. into each other. It’s no problem. one nicked tendon and two like, I got bit. It’s crazy.” surfboard leash as a tourniquet. hold until he recovers. He’s surfed since he was about I already know that when I get nicked arteries. I could have Dingman said he panicked for He was soon transported to UF He plans to be a parachute 4 years old. these stitches back out, I’ll be bled out on the beach if it was a few seconds after he realized Health Jacksonville and was hos- rigger. “I was surprised,” Dingman right back out there.” worse.”

to sell, possession of a weapon Oct. 2 investigation included DRUGS Continued from 1A by a convicted felon, and keep- 189.9 grams of marijuana, 14.1 nalia, and resisting arrest without ing a place where controlled grams of cocaine, 9 grams of violence. substances are kept, sold, used, crack cocaine and $1,972 in cash. In a third bust, officers and or declared a public nuisance, Santaurus Quavon Brizele, 28, detectives from the NCSO and according to Leeper. of Fernandina Beach, was arrest- the Fernandina Beach Police Gary Leonard Clay, 55, of ed and charged with two counts Department served a search Fernandina Beach, was arrested of the sale of cocaine within 1,000 warrant at 323 N. Eighth St. in for possession of cocaine and feet of public housing, possession Fernandina Beach in reference possession of a weapon by a con- of drug paraphernalia, and keep- to complaints of drug activity, victed felon. ing a place where a controlled according to Leeper. After the On Wednesday night more substance is kept, sold, used, or search, two individuals were arrests came after narcotics declared a public nuisance. arrested. detectives from NCSO and FBPD Ashlaun Tzion Roberson, 20, Latoya Catrice Clay, 31, of served a search warrant at 1212 also of Fernandina Beach, was Items from Fernandina Beach, was arrested Hickory St. in Fernandina Beach arrested and charged with the North Eighth for unlawfully selling, manufac- after officials said they received sale of cocaine within 1,000 feet Street raid turing, or delivering narcotics, numerous complaints of drug of public housing, possession of on Monday. two counts of possession of a activity there. marijuana, and possession of drug NASSAU COUNTY controlled substance with intent Items allegedly seized in the paraphernalia. SHERIFF’S OFFICE

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NL Friday 10.04.indd 3 10/3/19 6:56 PM 4A FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019 NEWS News-Leader City considers using reserves for conservation JULIA ROBERTS the city limits in order to extend water News-Leader and sewer service to the property, which is not in or contiguous to the city limits. The city of Fernandina Beach may Vice Mayor Len Kreger said he does not take $1.2 million out of reserves, put the know what is being built on the site. City money in the city’s Land Conservation Attorney Tammi Bach told Kreger it is a Trust Fund, and pay it back when $1.2 commercial development, as the site is million is received through a special one- zoned Commercial. “I know that, but do time half-mill property tax. The city’s we have any idea what they’re doing?” 2019-20 fiscal year budget includes the he said. Bach said she did not know. new tax for purchasing land to conserve Ross Bach Other commissioners said they it and keep it from being developed. The thought it could be a brewery, but no half-mill is calculated to raise $1.2 mil- one could say definitively what the plans lion for the Conservation Land Trust per event, bringing in approximately for the site are. Fund. $20,000 to the airport fund each year. Kreger recommended approval of At the Oct. 1 City Commission meet- One commissioner said “lessons the annexation, adding, “I’m not real ing, Commissioner Chip Ross floated learned” from a proposed development thrilled about not knowing what’s going the idea “as a gesture of goodwill that should preclude the city from allowing there.” we intend to do what we said we would, the use of airport property for racing of Bach said the city is under no obli- so that it will be lock boxed in there.” any kind. gation to provide water and sewer to The North Florida Land Trust said it Developer Steve Leggett recently areas outside the city limits. She then will match dollar-for-dollar any money proposed building an auto-centric resort told the commission that there are the city puts toward conservation on airport property currently used as a “tons of trees” on the site that would be land purchases. There are currently golf course, but vocal members of the removed for a commercial development. three properties under contract that community pushed back, citing concerns The commission agreed to push the will be bought with financial help from about noise and traffic. Leggett coun- matter to the Nov. 5 meeting in order NFLT. tered that his plans would be no differ- to speak with the property owner about City Manager Dale Martin said he ent from the occasional racing events the annexation. had discussed the matter with City allowed on the airport’s unused runway, Kreger spoke to the commission Comptroller Pauline Testagrose. such as the Buccaneer Region SCCA about steps to protect the city from “I have discussed it with Ms. events. Leggett no longer plans to build flooding. He said state law allows the JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER Testagrose to – the anticipated rev- the resort in Fernandina Beach. city to create adaptive action areas Fernandina Beach Mayor Johnny Miller presented a proclamation enue, which is approximately $1.2 mil- Commissioner Mike Lednovich said within its Comprehensive Plan, which declaring October as National Colonial Heritage Month to Sherry lion – let’s move $1.2 million from the the Buccaneer event “opened the crack identifies areas that may not be in the Harrell of the National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century, reserves into a lock box of the city’s of the door for an auto-centric proposal,” floodplain in which the city can impose Princess Amelia Chapter. Conservation Land Trust Fund,” Martin although Mayor Johnny Miller pointed different standards. said. “We (will) have those funds imme- out that there is a community of auto Kreger said he wants the city to diately available and ready to use should enthusiasts as well as auto events on include adaptive action areas to the of Taxes, or PILOT. The city maintains the lack of a quorum. The commission it become necessary, and then we will Amelia Island, such as the Concours coastal areas in the plan, but Ross, who the OHPA is obligated to make the pay- agreed to take the matter under con- replenish the reserves and the General d’Elegance. complimented Kreger’s idea, said the ment, as it was included in the port’s sideration. Fund as that tax revenue comes in, so “I think what we learned from this city already has a list of projects that Development of Regional Impact agree- In other business, the City that’s the intent, to present a budget (auto-centric resort) experience is that could increase flood resiliency which ment, while the OHPA counters that it Commission: amendment to you to move that $1.2 the general population of this city does include a dune master plan, a shore- did not agree to make the payments, • Authorized payment for the million, and then at least the money is not want auto racing in the city, any- line study, efforts to increase the city’s which are $50,000 annually, in perpe- wastewater, refuse, and storm water ready and available to be used for con- where,” Lednovich said, adding that he floodplain rating, and land preservation tuity. Bach said she is sending a letter fee exemption list for the 2018-19 fiscal servation purposes.” is opposed to the Buccaneer event. “I that have not been completed. He said informing the OHPA that she will ask year in the amount of $22,418; NFLT Land Protection Director think we should ordinance auto racing there is also as a low-impact develop- the City Commission to begin the dis- • Approved a memorandum of Mark Hudson is scheduled to be at the out of the island, not allow it.” ment design manual that is supposed pute resolution process if the port does understanding with the International next City Commission meeting so the Lednovich made a motion to have the to be finished in 2019, as well as the not make the 2019 payment. Association of Firefighters Local 2836; matter can be further discussed at that city manager begin the process of creat- Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the Bach also spoke to the commission • Approved a franchise agreement time, Martin said. ing an ordinance to prohibit auto racing city’s Comprehensive Plan, which he about the Parks & Recreation Advisory with Bob’s Ice Cream to operate an ice The City Commission also began the in the city by having the matter put on an said “seemed to have died.” Committee, which she said has been cream truck in the city; process of prohibiting auto racing in the agenda of the City’s Planning Advisory Ross asked that those items be com- having difficulties getting a quorum for • Approved a task order with Olsen city as part of the discussion of approv- Board. Ross amended the motion to also pleted before the city includes the adap- its meetings, preventing some items on Associates for coastal engineering ser- ing a facilities use agreement for the air- prohibit go-karts and test tracks. The tive action areas into the Comp Plan. the committee’s agenda from moving vices; port. The agreement is with Buccaneer motion was unanimously approved. Martin said he would compile a list forward. She suggested making some • Approved change orders with Region SCCA to use airport property The motion to approve the use of of projects so the commissioners could changes to the rules governing that Fender Marine for $17,172 and with for an autocross solo-driving event Oct. airport property by Buccaneer Region prioritize them in order to move them board, including reducing the number Brance Diversified for $18,509 for work 15. Airport Manager Nate Coyle said SCCA passed 4-1, with Lednovich cast- forward. of members on the board, thus reduc- on the southern basin of the marina; and the airport allows use of its facilities by ing the dissenting vote. Bach told the commissioners she ing the number required for a quorum, • Approved on second reading a pay Buccaneer Region SCCA for auto rac- The commission also discussed the planned to take the next step in the pro- or moving items forward automatically and classification plan for the city for the ing events and Driving Dynamics for request of a property owner to annex cess of addressing the Ocean Highway if they are on the agenda for numer- 2019-20 fiscal year. driver safety courses at a cost of $875 1.97 acres on South Eighth Street into and Port Authority’s Payment in Lieu ous meetings that are cancelled due to [email protected]

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NL Friday 10.04.indd 4 10/3/19 6:40 PM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019 NEWS News-Leader 5A PAB to consider more zoning and FLUM conflicts JULIA ROBERTS News-Leader ▼ Recommended Zoning Map Amendments The city of Fernandina Beach says there is no Property Owners Location Recommendation Date Conflict official record of when conflicts between the city’s Discovered Future Land Use Map and zoning map were discov- by the city: ered, how properties ended up with conflicting zoning Amelia Commercial Properties Askins Street From R-3 to R-2 Unknown and land use designations, or why the city allowed improvements to properties that Amelia Commercial Properties Askins Street From R-3 to R-2 Unknown are not allowed by those land use designations and zoning. Amelia Commercial Properties Askins Street From R-3 to R-2 Unknown Nevertheless, the city’s Planning Amelia Commercial Properties Askins Street From R-3 to R-2 Unknown Advisory Board will hold a public hearing Wednesday, Oct. 9, City of Fernandina Beach Gum Street From R-1 to Conservation Unknown to consider amendments to the City of Fernandina Beach Gum Street From R-1 to Conservation Unknown city’s Future Land Use Map and zoning map to address the “con- State of Florida Gum Street From R-1 to Conservation Unknown flicts” between the two. City of Fernandina Beach Gum Street From R-1 to Conservation Unknown Gibson The board may recommend to approve, deny, or modify the City of Fernandina Beach Gum Street From R-1 to Conservation Unknown amendments, which will then go to the City Commission for final approval. Seals and Associates Inc. Gum Street From R-1 to Conservation Unknown Earlier this year, the city changed the FLUM des- North Pointe Condos 925 Tarpon Ave. From R-2 to R-3 Unknown ignation for about six acres of the Amelia Bluff subdivi- Bryant and Kimberly Cecil, Joseph Langlois Jr, Mary and James Wildes Jr, Doris Germano, Janice Tukeva, Marie Sheen, Alta Trust, sion property along Citrona Drive from Conservation to Low Density Residential, allowing development of Joseph Daddario, Wayne Helwig, North Pointe of Fernandina (2), Frank Dileo, Houston Carr, Sydney Holden, Ritchie and Shelia the Amelia Bluff subdivision to begin. Lewis Sr., Jeffrey and Paula Butler, Gregory Cosgrove, Seth Scruggs, Joseph and Brenda Bellinger, Shirley White, David Kasun, That controversial FLUM change came after city Martha Lee, Claudia Gibson, James and Richard Davis, Kenneth and Diane Caffee, Kathy Dawson, Frederick Partus, Trustee, officials said the Conservation designation for the prop- Richard and Jeanne Duchen, Elinor Weisfeld, Stanley Lemacks, Charles and Kathleen Elliot, Thomas Thuemling, North Pointe HOA erty over the last 20 years was an error. The contro- State of Florida Citrona Drive From R-1 to Conservation Unknown versial change put a spotlight on situations involving more than 70 conflicts between land use designations Craig and Mary Kay Hutzell 2309 Off Shore Court Conservation to align with wetlands and plat map Unknown and zoning that the city is now attempting to resolve. When Planning and Conservation Director Kelly Jane McAdams 2329 Off Shore Court Conservation to align with wetlands and plat map Unknown Gibson discussed the conflicts during a PAB meeting Sharon Oliver 2347 Off Shore Court Conservation to align with wetlands and plat map Unknown in April, member Frank Santry asked, “How did these properties get zoned contrary to the FLUM designa- Matthew and Jocelyn Miller 615 S. Fifth St. From I-1 to R-2 Unknown tion and how does the FLUM designation get adopted, Matthew and Jocelyn Miller 410 Fir St. From I-1 to R-2 Unknown if it got adopted before (some properties) were built, inconsistently with a use pattern? And if it got adopted Wayne and Betty York 731 S. Sixth St. From I-1 to R-2 Unknown before they got built, how did they get built?” Gibson had no answers. “All good questions,” Geraldine Walker 715 S. Sixth St. From I-1 to R-2 Unknown Gibson said. “But, regardless of them, they are there SLM Amelia Island LLC 1900 Amelia Trace Court From MU-1 to C-1 Unknown today.” The News-Leader asked Gibson when the conflicts Shell Cove HOA Shell Cove Circle From R-1 to Conservation Unknown were discovered. She said some of them were known Shell Cover HOA Shell Cove Circle From R-1 to Conservation Unknown from prior research of individual parcels and some were discovered as part of an effort to correct the City of Fernandina Beach Gum Street From R-1 to Conservation Unknown map, resulting in the list of amendments that will be Diana Buchanan 402 S. Third St. Ord. 04-35 – Mapping drawn incorrectly Unknown considered by the PAB next week. Gibson said there is no record of when the errors Douglas Coleman 324 S. Third St. Ord. 04-35 – Mapping drawn incorrectly Unknown were discovered by the city. City Manager Dale Martin said he does not track ▼ changes in FLUM designations or zoning, and deferred Recommended FLUM Changes to Gibson in those matters. James D. Kalista 510 Citrona Drive Conservation to align with wetlands boundary Unknown In an August letter to city commissioners, Gibson said Planning and Conservation Department staff David Bert James 522 Citrona Drive Conservation to align with wetlands boundary Unknown developed applications that contain amendments to John H. and Margarita Dodd 526 Citrona Drive Conservation to align with wetlands boundary Unknown the FLUM, 33 of which involve the North Pointe condominiums. David P. and Kimberly Page 212 S. 14th St. From Low Density Residential to Mixed Use Unknown “These applications will not fix all the staff iden- City of Fernandina Beach Simmons Road From Medium Density Residential to Conservation Unknown tified areas needing correction. They only serve to address FLUM and zoning map conflicts,” Gibson’s Fernandina Beach Hotel Grp. 2707 Sadler Road Split land use as Conservation change to General Commercial Unknown letter stated. “Remaining lands will exist with split Nassau County School Board Hickory Street From Low Density Residential to Public & Institutional Unknown zoning/land use on a single parcel and mis-matched FLUM and Zoning given current use of a property.” Shelia Hill 1316 Beech St. From General Commercial to Medium Density Residential Unknown Interested parties will have the opportunity to City of Fernandina Beach Robert Oliver Drive From Low Density Residential to Conservation Unknown speak at the Wednesday hearing, which is scheduled for 5 p.m. at City Hall. Ed Boner Jr. 420 Citrona Drive Conservation to Low Density Residential [email protected] for approx. 466 sq. ft. in southeast corner of property Unknown

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CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH Pages from the Fernandina Beach – Vision 2020 document list key goals to accomplish in tourism and at the beaches. A large group of concerned citizens compiled the document in 1998-99, stating the city’s primary goal between 1998 and 2020 should be to: “Foster a thriving small-town atmosphere in which civic pride, personal well-being and a balanced economy are nurtured and protected.”

MICHAEL MILLER spent almost two years crafting provide a set of guiding princi- the Economic Development state simply, “Nope.” local hospital for the mentally ill News-Leader with great optimism on the eve ples and goals for our community Board. “Half that stuff, the majority & drug dependent.” of the millennium. Roberts was from now to year 2020.” Besides Leeper, many of of that stuff – it didn’t get done,” “Fernandina Beach - Vision The corners of Beano Roberts vice chairman of the committee. Committee members ran the those who served then are still he said, and that includes con- 2020” runs 50 pages and is bro- mouth turned up just enough to Nassau County Sheriff Bill gamut from Fernandina Beach active in the community, includ- trolling growth and development, ken into 21 wide-ranging sec- produce a playful smile as he Leeper, then a city commis- government and residents to ing News-Leader publisher Foy which is mentioned numerous tions that include Downtown/ nodded his head toward a docu- sioner, wrote in a preface to the county government, includ- Maloy, Charles Albert, Danny times throughout the “Vision Historic Resources, Tourism

ment on the table in front of him document, “What you are holding the Amelia Island Tourist Leeper, Marilyn Showalter, 2020” document. and the Beaches, Government and said, “It’s got everything in it ing in your hands is a collection Development Council and Patricia Thompson, and Suanne For instance, some of the & Finance, Citizenship, except the kitchen sink, doesn’t of the dreams and desires of Ocean Highway and Port Thamm. growth-related goals include: Communication, Public it?” Fernandina Beach residents for Authority, to community organi- Maloy took a fresh look at the • “Managing Our Future by Health, Safety and Security, Roberts was referring to a their community. … This docu- zations like the Sierra Club and document recently, scribbling promoting a balanced local econ- Environmental Resources, copy of the “Fernandina Beach ment is not intended to be a ‘how NAACP, to business leaders from notes next to items in the docu- omy, preserving the history of Neighborhoods and Housing, – Vision 2020” plan that he and a to’ guide for Fernandina Beach’s Baptist Medical Center Nassau, ment’s vast lists of “dreams and our town & ensuring slow, well- Community Harmony and steering committee of two-dozen future, rather it is intended to the Chamber of Commerce, and desires.” Many of his comments planned growth.” Unity, Education, Economic • “Fairly, consistently and Development, Recreation/Arts/ scrupulously enforce the law Culture, Transportation/Traffic/ and city codes to guard against Public Infrastructure, Vision 2020 commercial sprawl into residen- Core Values, Attaining Quality tial areas and unauthorized com- Education, Fostering Civic Pride mercial expansion.” and a Spirit of Volunteerism, • “Work with Nassau County Connecting Our Community so that the citizens of Amelia through Communication, Island may be united through Strengthening Public Safety, rational and common-sense land Maximizing Recreation and use policies.” Social Opportunities, Promoting Maloy said any hope of Balanced Economic Growth, restraining growth in Fernandina and Managing Growth in Our and Nassau County is “long Community. gone.” Like Roberts said, it has “You can’t get that back,” “everything in it except the he said. “It’s here, now. … kitchen sink.” Fernandina has lost that thing The committee’s work did that made it so special.” have at least one tangible out- Roberts and Maloy both said come, Maloy and Roberts agreed what stands out most to them – a “cultural renaissance” that about the “Vision 2020” docu- helped bring about Sounds on ment is a lack of any significant Centre, the Amelia Island Jazz memories of putting it together. Festival, and the Amelia Island “Obviously we did,” Maloy said, Book Festival. “but it was a lifetime ago.” More reflectively, Maloy con- Several other topics that ceded that the committee had appear repeatedly in the docu- high hopes that volunteerism in ment have to do with providing the community would reach new comprehensive mental health heights to accomplish many of services, aid for the homeless, the plan’s goals. “It just wasn’t and involvement of teens in the realistic,” he said. community. In fact, the commit- To view the “Vision 2020” tee even recommended a “sta- document, visit http://bit. bilizing unit/detox center at our ly/2VaZktI.

unlikely what is described by TALES Continued from 1A Muncy happened at the building Simon, sentenced him to hang, now occupied by the museum, and “locked him in the town she declared, “Ask me if I think jail,” where Muncy says the our jail is haunted, and the young Aury slit his own throat. answer would be yes!” The bloody tale does not end Muncy also has a go at tell- there, but Muncy ends up ing other ghost stories about twisting it into a fictional knot Amelia Island, including ones by saying, “The old jail still about a voodoo queen, the stands.” building on North Second Street The News-Leader spoke where Wicked Bao is located, with Thea Seagraves, education Charlotte Eppes, the Florida director at the Amelia Island House Inn, and the “legendary Museum of History, who con- grave of Wiccademus.” firmed the existence of Louis The Amelia Island Museum Aury’s son. She, too, had heard of History offers walking ghost the hanging story about Luc tours of Fernandina Beach Simon, but does not know if the every Friday at 6 p.m. Tickets gruesome events happened as cost $10 for adults and $5 for described. She believes there students and can be purchased are no records from the time in advance at the museum or at to confirm the event. While the the tour site with cash or check elder Aury is regularly included only. The tour begins behind in the oral history tours con- St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at ducted by the museum, his son 801 Atlantic Ave. Guides offer is not mentioned in docent pre- historical perspectives on the sentations. city as well. As for the lost details, if any, Whether one believes in Seagraves commented that leg- ghosts or not, Muncy’s stories ends get embellished over time offer appealing entertainment. much like the parlor game in Copies of Creepy Florida, Freaky which people whisper a phrase Florida and Eerie Florida are to one another and the message available for $21.99 each at local comes out distorted in the end. bookstores The Book Loft and As for Muncy’s claim that Story & Song Bookstore Bistro. Luc Simon’s ghost haunts the Muncy lives in St. Peters- museum’s location at 233 S. burg, Fla. with his wife, Third St. in Fernandina Beach, illustrator Kari Schultz. They the only “old jail” standing, have a website at eerieflorida. Seagraves pointed out the com. Muncy is the creator of building’s first prisoner dates to Hellview Cemetery, a charity Fernandina Beach High School 1878, well after the time of the haunted house that he ran for Aurys. many years in St. Petersburg. While Seagraves agreed it’s [email protected]

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The News-Leader is published with pride weekly for the people of Nassau County by Community VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Newspapers, Inc., Athens, Georgia. We believe are paid adequately or not, or what they are “worth.” Lewis that strong newspapers build strong communi- A riverfront path has no right to misrepresent any of my “beliefs.” His math ties – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary I understand that the auto-centric plans for the city- is also incorrect. Look at the numbers: $13,200 per year goal is to publish distinguished and profitable community-oriented newspapers. This mission owned land at the airport are being withdrawn. I am short for rent is one-third of the example salary, not one-half (as F l o r i d a ’ s O l d e s t W e e k l y will be accomplished through the teamwork of on specifics, but I hope that many of those ideas are, finally, Mr. Lewis claims), and not “100%” (as Ms. Burns claims). N e w s p a p e r E s t a b l i s h e d i n 1854 professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, scrapped. I am glad he is happy to be teaching, but his satisfaction quality and hard work. It has been in my thoughts during the whole consider- is a subjective, personal assessment that only he can make. Editorial Board Foy R. Maloy, Publisher ation of “developing” that land that more public access to the It’s absurd to ask anyone else to answer such a question Foy R. Maloy Peg Davis, Editor west side of the island is needed. While we do a good job of for him. I am glad he is in school, and I hope he takes some [email protected] allowing for beach access, there are so few access points to math classes too. Angeline Mudd, Peg Davis the marsh and river side of the island for the public to enjoy Dave Braatz Business Office Manager [email protected] (the boat ramp at the north end, the marina area in town). Amelia Island Robert Fiege, Production Director Wouldn’t it be in the public interest to have greater access The views expressed by the columnists and Beth Jones, Sports Editor to the beauty of the west side of our island? letter writers on this page are their own and Michael Miller, Copy Editor In Philadelphia, where I am from, there is a major system Freedom of ‘Treeligion’ do not necessarily reflect the views of the newspaper, its owners or employees. of paths adjacent to the Schuylkill River, as well as other Recent legal actions and statements by the Sierra Club public nature paths, to which the public has access. Certainly and the Amelia Tree Conservancy do not reflect the will Tom Wood Dink NeSmith the Schuylkill River paths see much use; walking, jogging, of the majority of hardworking citizens that live, work and Chairman President bicycling, horseback riding, sitting on benches, kids skipping pay taxes within the city limits. Recent statements by the stones, kids feeding ducks all in the space of a, let’s say, group leaders should concern all locals that they are working 30-40 foot wide graveled path. It is really quite wonderful; an to usurp the constitutional rights of all others in the name opportunity for people to shed the city for an hour or more of tree preservation by attempting to limit new residences and see, smell, and feel nature. The time and exposure can and business from coming to Fernandina Beach. This is, of settle the heart, mind and soul. course, after they themselves have secured their own little As, and if, discussion goes forward on how best to use slice of heaven. Many members of these groups do not reside Gaining in popularity that land, might the city try to reserve riverfront space for in Fernandina Beach, yet they are attempting to dictate such a trail? The idea would not negate or reduce the pos- policy that will impact the quality of life and the tax rates ew people are moving to Meanwhile, others sibilities for use of the rest of the land to which Mr. Sheffield of those of us who do live and work within the city limits. Nassau County at blurring, are coming here or interested parties might desire. “Treeligion” promotes a policy to put tree preservation almost blinding, speed. to retire, bringing I remember staying at a lovely hotel in Hawaii that has above all other needs. While the goal of preserving heritage A list of new movers com- their 401(k)s and an ocean view and front bordered by a public walking path. trees is noble, the tactics being proposed are misguided N Not that I want a hotel on the airport land, I use the example and could wreak havoc if they impose economic and finan- piled for the Nassau County Chamber assets accumulated of Commerce is averaging more than throughout their only to demonstrate that commercial use, if there must be, cial burdens on residents and small businesses. With the 400 names each month. Each name lives. However, with and public use need not be contradictory. exception of the beachfront houses, in order for virtually represents a new household, whether the growth comes We have a beautiful island. Lets us work to keep it that every other home to be built, it required the clearing of one one person or a family, from Amelia bigger-city types of way and provide access to its various beauties available to or more trees. Island to Yulee to Bryceville. problems that must many. As a bonified conservationist with a long history of tree When you add it up, there are STEVE’S be addressed. Jo-Ann Leimberg preservation both here on Amelia Island and in Alaska, living bunches of people moving here, MARKET ••• Fernandina Beach for 6 years “off the grid” in a remote cabin, I’m offended to although some are replacing people PLACE If you haven’t see a group attempt to undermine 250 years of constitutional moving out. The Chamber tracks new seen one, you prob- protection of property rights by linking the concept of tree residents for various purposes, includ- ably aren’t looking, Money and worth preservation with “no new building” as public policy. Both ing sharing them with its members. Steve Nicklas because trendy My letter (Sept. 18, “Back to School”) was clearly land planning and green construction methods can be imple- And there is a lot to share. WaWa convenience directed only at Ms. Burns’ math ability. Mr. Lewis (Sept 27, mented to maximize heritage tree protection. We need to Most of the new movers are based stores are rapidly multiplying here. “A teacher’s salary”), please re-read what I wrote, and don’t work together and find the right balance between a healthy around Fernandina Beach, Amelia A new WaWa store is part of $14 misrepresent my words as an excuse for your whining about economy with desirable places to live and work while still Island and Yulee. But a surpris- million in new development along being underpaid. She stated that, “a beginning teacher bring- protecting the environment. ing number are moving to the west Gate Parkway, near famed Ikea. The ing home $1,053 every two weeks … pays the rent ($1,100/ Installing puppet members on the commission for the side towns of Callahan, Hilliard, and Pennsylvania-based convenience store month) alone – that’s it.” Her claim is obviously nonsense! sole purpose of stopping all development in the name of tree Bryceville. These rural, relaxed areas chain known for fresh hoagies and deli- Even relative to a beginning teacher’s salary of $39,400/ preservation is disingenuous at best and would do serious offer easy access to Jacksonville for cious dairy products seems to like the year, that leaves $26,200 per year after paying the rent. Any damage to the taxpayers and the quality of life here. How work or play. Jacksonville area. competent teacher or administrator should recognize that about when the puppets apply the same standard of devel- As residents move here, busi- The new WaWa at 7790 Gate the balance of salary remaining after paying the rent is still opment that was applied to Amelia Bluff subdivision and nesses follow to serve the expanding Parkway is one of 30 stores the more than twice the rent itself; it was not totally consumed require that existing homes along Egans Creek be taken population. With this prosperous level company plans to build in Northeast by rent. Kathy Burns’ assertion “that pays the rent alone – through eminent domain? Hundreds of houses from Ft. of activity, it’s understandable that Florida. The new store will measure that’s it” is simply not true. That is what I wrote about, and Clinch to Simmons Road would need to be purchased, then the Chamber stood up for local busi- 6,100 square feet, with a $1 million objected to. Taxpayers and voters, please pay attention! bulldozed to restore the tree canopy! nesses against enormous property tax price tag. Nobody with such a demonstrated incompetence at simple Let’s get back to reality and deal sensibly with tree pres- increases this year. While noble, their It is projected that 10 WaWa stores number crunching should be in charge of the school system ervation while at the same time deal with the other pressing public opposition had little impact. will have opened in Jacksonville by budget! Elected officials must be held accountable, to strict needs such as affordable housing, creating high paying jobs, Most local municipalities have year-end. And there is another thing standards, and must be competent. Incompetence at basic thriving businesses, quality schools and other necessities for either maintained or increased their to like about the popular stores. They math or intentional misstatement of financial data are both a quality of life. The U.S. Constitution provides for the sepa- tax rates, despite soaring property stay open as long as possible during unacceptable from public employees – especially if they are ration of “treeligion” and state and the Sixth Amendment values. Tax revenues are spewing like natural disasters, such as hurricanes. controlling the budget and seeking tax increases. How much bans imposing a “treeligious” test as a prerequisite for hold- oil from an untapped gusher, and local WaWa’s management does this to does Kathy Burns earn? Is she worthy of our trust, and are ing public office. Let’s protect the rule of law and bark up a officials can hardly contain them. But serve the first responders and people her “skills” worth it? different tree. they can ably spend them. who ride out a storm. And to think the Furthermore, I never said what Mr. Lewis claims. I made Philip Griffin Higher taxes are really felt by busi- WaWa company sprouted from a dairy no statements or expressed beliefs about whether teachers Fernandina Beach nesses. They typically have higher farm in western Pennsylvania. One of valuations than homes, with lower pro- their stores will probably be opening tections against tax increases. near us. ••• Steve Nicklas is a financial adviser The growth arriving in Nassau for a U.S. brokerage firm who lives County is common through much of and works on Amelia Island. He is the state, as evidenced by new also an award-winning columnist. His figures. columns appear regularly in several A report projects that Florida’s newspapers in North Florida and South population will eclipse 22 million in Georgia, and on his website: www. the next three years. The state has SteveNicklasMarketplace.com. He just over 21 million residents now. has also published a book, All About The state’s population is expected to Money, consisting of some of his favor- increase by 330,000 per year. This ite columns over the past 20 years. The equates to 906 new residents a day. book is available at local stores and on It’s little wonder why the state’s Amazon. He can be reached at (904) economy is so strong. New resi- 753-0236. dents fill new jobs of new companies. [email protected]

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VIEWPOINT / Tom Durel / Fernandina Beach Joy or despair? he residents of Amelia Island should that is a peaceful golf course which a developer called a balanced scorecard. If any aspect is not livability. The recent car-centric resort proposal be grateful to Leggett, Riddell and wanted to remake into a noise-prone, car- blended and balanced for optimum value, the did not rate high for environment, conservancy, Sheffield for signaling a much needed centric resort? Why does the city have 300 acres consequence flows to the citizens as taxes and/or or livability, and the financial return was pro- Twakeup call. The Fernandina Beach city to play with anyway? What is the city doing? reduced quality of life. jected at more than 5 times current return or $1 commissioners will either take action, and be This is an island with limited land and the city Let’s examine the 300 acres of Amelia million. This would provide 1.3%. Why would the remembered for seizing the opportunity and pro- must be able to do better economically and River which are about 2.5% of the entire island, city settle for such a low return? This was a bad viding leadership, or doze off at the wheel. Those culturally with such an asset. That got me think- and 15% of city-owned land. The island itself deal on all aspects. We are fortunate the proposal of us who live on the island and those who come ing, and I spent some time with the county map is essentially out of land for development, with was withdrawn. after us will enjoy the fruits of wisdom or the system. no large tracts left. There are a few 20 to 50 With the current lessee selling the Amelia despair of blunders. Amelia Island has about 12,000 acres of land. acres tracts left, but nothing approaching 300 River lease as-is and eliminating changes, there As I tried to wrap my head around all the Within the city limits of Fernandina Beach are acres. The land value recorded in the county is might be no issue to be addressed at this time. issues raised by the redevelopment of Amelia about 6,000 to 7,000 acres. The biggest land- $419,047. Property tax in 2018 was $32,326. However, the city should heed the wakeup call River Golf Club, I kept coming back to all this owner, with almost 2,000 acres, is the city itself. The land’s annual rental from the lease was and address the low financial returns on its land. land. Fernandina Beach is blessed with unbeliev- The city has 204 properties for roughly a third about $150,000 plus 1.5% of gross which appar- As mentioned earlier, the island is essentially out able assets on a small barrier island that is so of all land within the city limits. The value of ently all amounts to $200,000. With an asset of land for development and the city should think rare and beautiful. By and large, the residents city-owned land recorded in the county system is value of $419,047 and return of $232,326, or long and hard about the land it owns and how it love the island and its livability. The island has about $60 million. Property taxes are paid on only 55.4%, the city has an incredible deal. The obvi- should be used. The city should set the vision, all the capacity to thrive economically and cul- 11 of the 204 properties for a total of $61,707. Let ous problem is the asset is dramatically under- the agenda and the engagement with developers turally with a mixture of industry, tourism, and that sink in for a minute. Is it good for the city to valued. regarding the land it owns. retirement living. The schools are great, the own so much land? Across Buccaneer Trail are the city’s The situation with Leggett and Riddell was neighborhoods are multigenerational, and there The land use is for city operations, public municipal golf courses on another 300 acres of completely upside down. It was very unwise and are numerous first-class restaurants. We have enjoyment and recreation, parking, conservancy city-owned land valued at $7,577,750. If Amelia should never happen again. Considering only one 12 miles of beautiful beach, wonderful trails with and other, which includes surplus, investment or River land is valued in line with the municipal development option for the use of 2.5% of the magnificent trees, two state parks on the island, income producing. The land should provide value courses, the return would drop to 3%. Not such entire island and locking it up for 50 to 100 years with two islands to the south being almost entire- to the city and its citizens. There are clearly a good deal. And then if valued at current mar- at a low return does not strike me as good busi- ly state parks, and the island to the north being aspects of financial, environmental, conservancy ket of $250,000 per acre (Amelia Bluff price), or ness or good government. The city needs a land a national seashore. Most cities would be elated and livability that should be blended and balanced $75,000,000, the return is a quarter of 1%, simply strategy; not so much as a city, but as the owner with a fraction of what we have. So why are the together in understanding the value from a given a terrible financial deal. of very valuable and scarce properties. The long- city commissioners mired in a mess with 300 piece of land and the importance to the citizens On the other hand, Amelia River provides term solution for Amelia River will be found in acres of beautiful land – with a long term lease – of Fernandina Beach. In business this would be high returns for environment, conservancy and that strategy.

NL Friday 10.04.indd 7 10/3/19 6:45 PM 8A FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019 NEWS News-Leader NO MORE BETS DEP hosts land acquisition and management conference The Florida Department shared ideas and success stories of Environmental Protection’s on a variety of panels includ- Division of State Lands hosted ing Data Driven Decisions for the 2019 Public Land Acquisition Conservation Planning, Working and Management Partnership Land and Water Partners, Conference (PLAM) in St. and Coming Together for Augustine, Sept. 30 - Oct. 2. The Conservation. In addition to the three-day conference brought educational sessions, attendees together nearly 250 land manag- were invited to explore some ers, public officials, engineers, of Florida’s natural resourc- surveyors, environmental part- es, including Guana Tolomato ners and other stakeholders to Matanzas National Estuarine discuss public land acquisition Research Reserve and Anastasia and management strategies in State Park. Florida, according to a news Approximately 10 million release. acres are managed for conserva- “This conference has proven tion in Florida requiring partner- how our partnerships have been ships between government, envi- vital to the environmental suc- ronment advocates, residents and cess of our state,” DEP Secretary the business community. Local COURTESY LEROY CUMBIE/SPECIAL FOR THE NEWS-LEADER Noah Valenstein said in the and county governments, state This former gambling ship is currently docked at the old pogy plant on the north end of Amelia Island. Nassau release. “By collaborating with agencies and citizen support Fertilizer and Oil Company owner Jim Corbett said the Georgia Department of Natural Resources plans to sink the community and environmental organizations all play an impor- ship to use as an artificial reef. He said some slot machines have been removed from the ship, and crews are currently partners, we are able to complete tant role in preserving Florida’s stripping wiring and other items from it. strategic actions that help further resources for future generations. Corbett said he did not know the name of the ship, its registration number, or how long it would be docked at the protect Florida’s precious natural The Florida Department pogy plant. He said the U.S. Coast Guard has strict regulations regarding hazardous materials and the ship would have resources.” of Environmental Protec- to pass inspection before it can be used as a reef. The theme of this year’s tion’s Division of State Lands is conference, “Strength in Florida’s lead agency for envi- Partnerships,” showcased the ronmental management and importance of collaboration in stewardship, serving as staff relation to public land manage- to the Board of Trustees of the ment and acquisition, and the Internal Improvement Trust future of conservation. Experts Fund.

NOTICE OF MEETING THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of the Three Rivers Community Development Dis- trict is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. located at the Amelia Walk Amenity Center, 85287 Majestic Walk Boulevard, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida Law for Community NL/PSA Development Districts. A copy of the agenda for this meeting may be obtained from the District Manager, 475 West Town Place, Suite 114, World Golf Village, St. Augustine, Florida 32092 (and phone (904) 940-5850). This meeting may be continued to a date, place and time certain, to be announced at the meeting. There may be occasions when one or more Supervi- sors will participate by telephone. Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager at (904) 940-5850 at least two calendar Realtor Directory days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech im- Have property for sale? Call us! 904-261-3696 paired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955- 8770, for aid in contacting the District Office. Each person who decides to appeal any action taken at this meeting is advised that person will need a record of proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. James Perry District Manager

608 S. 8th Street Phil Griffin Fernandina Beach, Fl 32034 Broker GRI www.ACRFL.com [email protected] NOTICE OF MEETING AMELIA WALK (904) 261-2770 • (904)556-9140 Take Your Pick in COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMERCIAL • INVESTMENT • LEASING • SALES the Preserve The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Ame- lia Walk Community Development District will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Amelia Walk Amenity Center, 85287 Majestic Walk Boulevard, Fernan- dina Beach, Florida 32034. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida Law for Community Development Districts. A copy of the agenda for this meeting may be obtained from the Dis- John Hartrich Broker/Owner 95022 Woodberry Ln 95198 Woodberry Ln trict Manager, 475 West Town Place, Suite 114, St. Augustine, [email protected] 2,022 SF, 3 Bed, 3 Bath 2,552 SF, 4 Bed, 4 Bath Stunning, well Florida 32092 (and phone (904) 940-5850). This meeting may www.SeaHorseofAmelia.com Remodeled home. Enjoy island maintained home. Kitchen remodeled last year and features beautiful quartzite be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the 4856 First Coast Hwy., #3 living at it’s fi nest with high countertops w/ undermount sink, SS record at the meeting. There may be occasions when one or Amelia Island, FL 32034 ceiling and an open fl oor plan. Smokey & Bandit appliances, & top of the line custom more Supervisors will participate by telephone. 904-206-0817 $539,000 cabinetry. $545,000 Any person requiring special accommodations at this meet- We are proud to present a pair of beautifully maintained and ing because of a disability or physical impairment should con- renovated homes in the Preserve on Amelia Island. This lovely, gated community is a short distance to the beach or golfi ng and tact the District Manager’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours has a great community pool. Call today before they are gone. prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office. A person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that this same person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure Phil Griffin Tara Thousand 608 S. 8th Street Broker GRI Licensed Realtor that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including Fernandina Beach, Fl 32034 [email protected] [email protected] the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be www.ACRFL.com based. (904) 261-2770 • (904) 556-9140 • (904) 710-1870 Daniel Laughlin COMMERCIAL • INVESTMENT • LEASING • SALES District Manager

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NL Friday 10.04.indd 8 10/3/19 6:54 PM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019 SPORTS News-Leader 9A PLAYING FOR PIRATES SPORTS SHORTS Redfish spot tourney The fifth annual Amelia Island Redfish Spot Tournament will be held Oct. 26. Hosted by the Amelia Island Marina, the tournament is being organized by the Amelia Island Guides Association, with a percentage of the net proceeds benefiting the Folds of Honor Foundation. Pick up entry forms at local bait and tackle stores or by visiting www.Amelia IslandGuidesAssociation.com. Anglers are required to attend the captain’s meeting, which will be held on Oct. 25 at the Amelia Island Marina at the foot at the Shave Bridge. Final registration and entry fees will be accepted at the meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. The captain’s meeting and raffle will follow at 7 p.m. Folds of Honor representative Rocky Sickmann, a survi- vor of the Iran Hostage Crisis will speak at the Amelia Island Guides Association Redfish Spot Tournament captain’s meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Amelia Island Marina. All entry fee money will be paid out to the four anglers who enter a live redfish with the most spots, including a fifth SUBMITTED PHOTOS awarded to the angler who first brings in a redfish with no The Amelia Island Club, above, won the Amelia Island Championship and donated the winning proceeds to the spots. There is also a youth category with prize money and Fernandina Beach High School golf teams. AIC narrowly beat the Fernandina Beach Golf Club team. trophies. Folds of Honor is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to families of military men and women who have fallen or been disabled while on active Tournament raises funds for FBHS golf teams duty in the U.S. armed forces. Call Capt. Brian Soucy at 505- 3481. Forty-eight members from four different Amelia Wrestling club Island golf clubs came together on Sept. 30 for a competitive The Fernandina Beach Wrestling Club is holding practices round of golf and an opportunity from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Membership fee to raise needed funds for the is $100, and each grappler will need an AAU membership Fernandina Beach High School ($16 extended coverage) at www.aauwrestling.net. boys and girls golf teams. For information or to register, contact head coach Abe The event raised $2,560 for Fernandez at (813) 701-4288 or [email protected]. the Pirate golfers. k12.ga.us or coaches Jeremy Ferry at (919) 937-7712 or Eric “These golfers from the var- Kubatzke at 556-1684 or [email protected]. ious clubs enjoy a round of competitive golf and the idea that World Cup in Jax they are helping the high school teams,” said Buddy Boyd, coor- The U.S. Women’s National Team will bring the 2019 FIFA dinator of the event. “We hope Women’s World Cup champions to Jacksonville to face Costa this $2,560 will help pay some Rica at 8 p.m. Nov. 10 at TIAA Bank Field. The soccer match of the expenses that they incur will air on ESPN2 and TUDN. to participate in the regional and Tickets are on sale through ussoccer.com. Groups of 20 or state competitions.” more can order directly at ussoccer.com. The Amelia Island Club, which beat the Fernandina Lacrosse registration Beach Golf Club by three Registration is open for the Amelia Island Nassau County strokes, donated its winning Youth Lacrosse’s 2020 spring season. Register children proceeds to the high school at www.ameliaislandlacrosse.org. The group had a highly teams. successful inaugural season competing in the North Florida The FBHS golf teams are Youth Lacrosse League this past spring. hosting the district tournament Annual registration fees for the season are $200 for the Oct. 14 at the Fernandina Beach FBHS golfers Sady and Madelyn Campbell, Sydney Lippman, Maddox Gillette and Brett first child and $175 for all subsequent family registrants. All Golf Club. Steffen, from left, were on hand to accept checks from tournament organizers. registrants must also be members of USLacrosse (the youth sport’s sanctioning body) at a cost of $35 per year. The AINCYL plans to field youth teams in the 8-year and under, 10-year and under, 12-year and under and 14-year Frazier crowned Queen of Clubs for October and under age groups. All teams will play according to boy’s youth lacrosse rules, which permits body contact and there- The Amelia River Women’s program in Nassau County. the tournament. fore requires protective equipment. However, girls may also Golf Association held the first GOLF NEWS Big Brothers Big Sisters Community partners of register and play. of their monthly of Northeast Florida-Nassau the event include the Nassau The Amelia Island Youth Lacrosse teams will compete Queen of Clubs County continues its mission County Sheriff’s Office and against teams in Duval County and St. Johns County. tournament on follow the tournament. by community support and indi- WestRock. Sponsors are Port For information, visit the AINCYL website or the AINCYL Monday. Bertha Complete information and vidual donations. City Bank, Florida Public Facebook page or contact Bazarian at [email protected]. Frazier was schedule are available at www. Through this support, it Utilities and Rayonier. crowned queen aicgnsf.org/events. Dinner/auc- continues to inspire change and For information about for the month. tion tickets are available online. ignite today’s youth to reach the 24th annual Reggie Hunt Play pickleball She shot a net Contact Larry Byrd for their full potential. Memorial Golf Classic or to Pickleball is offered at the Central Park multipurpose 72. For more than 30 years in become a mentor, contact Frazier sponsorship opportunities at courts. Beginner play is at 3 p.m. Sundays; and social play There will 753-0457 and Jim Sweet for Nassau County, Big Brothers Rainey Crawford, Nassau with challenge court at 4 p.m. Sundays. Women’s open play be a total of nine golf registration at sweetjim- Big Sisters has impacted the County area manager, at 261- for all levels is at 8 a.m. Mondays; and advanced play (3.5+) queens who will [email protected]. lives of children facing adver- 9500 or visit www.bbbsnefl.org. with challenge court at 4 p.m. Mondays. compete in a shootout at the sity by creating and supporting end of the season. one-to-one mentoring relation- BBBS golf classic ships that ignite the power and Big Brothers Big Sisters promise of youth. Golf for heroes of Northeast Florida will host The Reggie Hunt Memorial Amelia Island Charity Group the 24th annual Reggie Hunt Golf Classic is the largest will host the ninth annual Golf Memorial Golf Classic on Oct. fundraising event for the Classic Honoring Heroes bene- 11 at the Amelia River Golf Nassau County program of fiting the Navy Seal Foundation Club. Big Brothers Big Sisters of on Nov. 9 at the Omni Amelia This event is held annually Northeast Florida. Island Plantation Oak Marsh in memory of William Reginald Registration for the tourna- Course. Hunt Jr., a former Fernandina ment begins at 11 a.m., followed RDML Tom Steffens, USN, Beach High School student by a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. (Ret.) will be the guest speaker athlete and six-year participant Guests will enjoy raffles, a at the opening ceremonies and in the Big Brothers Big Sisters prime rib dinner, golf swag and at the dinner and auction that of Northeast Florida mentoring an awards reception following

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The Fernandina Beach Parks & Recreation from 4-4:55 p.m. Department is offering the following activities. Deep water classes (aqua fitness belts For information, visit www.fbfl.us. required) are Monday, Wednesday and Friday Aquatics: from 11-11:55 a.m.; Tuesday and Thursday • Try diving experience: A one- to two-hour from 9-9:55 a.m. introductory experience that consists of a short Monthly fees for one class per day are $50 classroom session and trying scuba in the pool for city residents and $63 non-city residents; with a certified scuba diving instructor or dive- two classes per day, $65 city residents, $81 master. Class is open to ages 8 and up, $50 non-city; $5/day for one class city residents, $6 per person city residents, $62 non-city; $80 per non-city; and $10/day for two classes city resi- couple city residents, $100 non-city; $150 per dents, $12 non-city. group city residents (up to six people), $188 Ten-admission pass is $50 for city residents, non-city. $60 non-city for one class per day; $100 city • Padi Scuba open water certification: residents, $120 non-city for two classes a day. Private and group instruction available. City Instructed programs: course fee of $120 includes administration • A co-ed exercise class at the MLK Jr. and instruction (additional check-out dive fee). Center is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at PADI eLearner course registration is $185 and 6 p.m. Cost is $3 per class. Self-paced rou- includes online academic training, use of scuba tines; all fitness levels welcomed. Contact John gear and certification card. Participants must Coverdell at 310-3351 or [email protected] for F e r n a n d i n a B e a c h T i d e s provide their own masks, snorkels, fins, booties information. Tides, Sun & Moon : October 2, – October 9, 2019 and weight belts. Open to ages 10 and up. Visit • Karate is offered at the Peck Center, 1st the Atlantic Center. Floor Instructors’ Studio from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sunrise 7:19A High --A --’ Moonset 12:49A High 3:19A 6.88’ • Aqua 1 and deep water aerobics are avail- on Mondays and 3:30-5 p.m. on Wednesdays. Wed. Moonrise 11:27A Low 5:45A 0.96’ Sun. Sunrise 7:22A Low 9:25A 2.28’ able at Atlantic pool. Aqua 1 (shallow water) Ages 6 and up. City residents pay $40 per Sunset 7:10P High 12:32P 8.76’ Moonrise 3:13P High 4:07P 7.56’ classes are Monday-Friday from 10-10:55 a.m. month, non-city $45 per month. Uniforms are 10/2 Moonset 10:20P Low 6:27P 1.37’ 10/6 Sunset 7:08P Low 10:17P 2.38’ Aqua gym (combination of shallow and deep available through the instructor. Call 765-2441. Sunrise 7:20A High 12:45A 7.77’ Moonset 1:43A High 4:16A 6.83’ water) classes are Monday are Wednesday Register at the Atlantic Center. Thur. Moonrise 12:30P Low 6:34A 1.32’ Mon. Sunrise 7:22A Low 10:24A 2.39’ Sunset 7:08P High 1:23P 8.43’ Moonrise 3:56P High 5:04P 7.51’ 2019 SCHOOL SCHEDULES 10/3 Moonset 11:07P Low 7:22P 1.75’ 10/7 Sunset 7:03P Low 11:10P 2.37’ Sunrise 7:21A High 1:34A 7.38’ Moonset 2:38A High 5:14A 6.93’ YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Oct. 10 EAGLE’S VIEW 5:30/6:30 FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Fri. Moonrise 1:29P Low 7:26A 1.71’ Tues. Sunrise 7:23A Low 11:19A 2.41’ Varsity Football Oct. 14-17 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Swimming Sunset 7:07P High 2:14P 8.06’ Moonrise 4:35P High 5:58P 7.57’ Oct. 4 at New Smyrna Beach 7:00 Oct. 10 COUNTY 5:00 Oct. 17 at Raines* 6:00 FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL 10/4 Moonset 11:57P Low 8:20P 2.08’ 10/8 Sunset 7:02P Low 11:59P 2.28’ Oct. 25 STANTON* ** 7:00 Football FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Nov. 1 TERRY PARKER*** 7:00 Oct. 4 PAXON 7:00 Girls Golf Sunrise 7:21A High 2:25A 7.07’ Moonset 3:32A Low --A --’ * District ** Homecoming *** Senior night Oct. 11 at West Nassau 7:00 Oct. 8 at Yulee 4:00 First Qtr. 12:48P Oct. 18 HILLIARD 7:00 Oct. 15 DISTRICT at FBGC Sat. Low 8:24A 2.05’ Wed. Sunrise 7:24A High 6:09A 7.14’ YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Oct. 25 at NEFI 7:00 Moonrise 2:23P Girls Golf FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Sunset 7:06P High 3:09P 7.75’ Moonrise 5:11P Low 12:12P 2.70’ Oct. 8 FERNANDINA/WNHS 4:00 FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Bowling 10/5 Low 9:20P 2.29’ 10/9 Sunset 7:01P High 6:47P 7.57’ Boys Golf Oct. 17 vs. WNHS at Yulee 4:00 Moonset 11:57P YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Oct. 7 EPISCOPAL 4:00 Oct. 24 vs. Hilliard at Yulee 4:00 Tide calculations are for Amelia River, Fernandina Beach. No corrections are necessary. Boys Golf Oct. 10 at Yulee 4:00 Nov. 7 County at Yulee 4:00 Oct. 10 FERNANDINA BEACH 4:00 Oct. 14 DISTRICT at FBGC Sun & Moon events are also calculated for Fernandina Beach, although actual times may vary because of land masses. FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL YULEE HIGH SCHOOL FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Football Florida’s Oldest Cross Country Volleyball Oct. 8 at Yulee 6:00 This Space Available! 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NEW Sports Fri.indd 2 10/3/19 11:43 AM Friday, October 4, 2019 10A News-Leader / Fernandina Beach, Florida Pirates host Paxon Eagles tonight for homecoming YHS Lady Hornets beat Nease in four sets, push record to 17-4 The Pirates are coming off a 34-28 win over Jackson as they head into tonight’s SCHOOL ROUNDUP matchup with the Paxon Eagles. It’s Fernandina Beach High “Both teams had a great School’s homecoming, which night at West Nassau,” Jackson kicks off with the parade at 4 said. “They played as a team p.m. today. Kickoff for the foot- and worked on transitioning to ball game is at 7 p.m. the defense that we are run- The Pirates are 2-4 on the ning.” season. Yulee beat Hilliard 25-14, The Yulee Hornets head to 25-15, 25-5. Sheperis had three New Smyrna Beach tonight. aces and 10 kills; Christina The Hornets beat Ribault 10-7 Jackson had two blocks; Ziana last week to improve to 3-3. Jones had four kills; Richards • The Yulee High School had six digs; and Costolo had 21 volleyball team topped Nease assists. 25-19, 25-16, 23-25, 25-15 on The JV defeated Hilliard Monday to push its record to 25-17, 16-25, 15-12. 17-4 on the season. First Coast forfeited “This was a great game for its match against Yulee on the varsity team,” Coach Donna Tuesday. The Lady Hornets Jackson said. “They played traveled to Baker County BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER hard, and we really were focus- Thursday and are back home Pirate Cam Miller carries the ball against Yulee earlier this season. The Pirates host Paxon tonight for homecoming. ing on our defense throughout Thursday for the final regular Yulee heads to New Smyrna Beach. the game.” season game. They host Eagle’s Nadiyah Richards had four View, and it’s senior night for aces, and Elizabeth Jackson, Yulee. Megan Costolo and Emily Yulee hosts the district tour- Sheperis recorded two apiece. nament starting Oct. 14. Ashley Hall and Caroline • Xavier Huttoncorp ran Brackens had 10 digs each, and for a 41-yard touchdown on Costolo had eight. Sheperis had the first play Tuesday night five blocks, Christina Jackson at Trinity Christian, and the had four, and Caroline Brackens Fernandina Beach Middle was credited with three. School Pirates never looked Sheperis led with 14 kills, back in a 28-6 win. Christina and Elizabeth Jackson After a three-and-out by had nine apiece, and Caroline Trinity, FBMS scored again Brackens had seven. Costolo when Gio Gonzalez hit Brysin recorded 35 assists. Osgood on a 13-yard touchdown The Yulee junior varsity lost pass to make it 14-0. 18-25, 14-25 and is 13-3 on the The Pirate defense year. continued to hold the host Yulee also recorded wins Conquerors, and Tajon Nelms over West Nassau and Hilliard extended the lead to 20-0 with last week. a 34-yard touchdown the next The Lady Hornets beat time the offense hit the field. West Nassau 25-13, 25-19, TyJhawn Brown capped the 25-13. Sheperis had five aces, scoring for the Pirates with a and Elizabeth Jackson had 33-yard run to give the Pirates a pair. Hall recorded nine a 28-0 lead before halftime. digs. Sheperis had nine kills, Trinity Christian was able to FRANKIE KUN/SPECIAL Christina and Elizabeth Jackson get a touchdown on the board The Fernandina Beach High School cross country teams compete at Florida State University on Oct. 12 and host the had five each, and Caroline in the fourth quarter, but the district meet Oct. 26 at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club. The Lady Pirates include, from left, Katie Rogers, Ana Delfs, Brackens had four. Costolo had Pirates held on to secure the Amelie Nichol, Kylie McNeil, Katie Rowland, Amelia Shurter, Sydnee Calder, Louisa Wagemann. Not pictured: Edie 22 assists. 28-6 win. Sadler. Yulee’s JV beat West Nassau “We played a really solid 25-14, 25-19. Peyton Gregory, game all around,” FBMS Coach Tori Thompson and Rebecca Raleigh Green said. “We were tough and made it very difficult for 37 yards and a touchdown; defense; Josh Modupe had six Middle School to take on the Lundy had an ace apiece; very efficient on offense, scor- for them. Great night overall.” Brown rushed twice for 41 tackles and a sack, Osgood Hornets Tuesday and return Rebecca Lundy recorded three ing four touchdowns on eight Huttoncorp had three yards and a touchdown. had five tackles; and Chase home Oct. 15 to face Bolles for kills; and Kaylee Manning had plays. rushes for 47 yards and a touch- Brown added eight tack- Coleman had four tackles. homecoming. Kickoff for both seven assists. “Defensively we played down; Nelms had two rushes les and a fumble recovery on The Pirates travel to Yulee games is at 6 p.m. Former Lady Pirate attends Women in Athletics Seminar Several student-athletes Clarissa Wilburn, from from the University of South the USC Aiken Athletics Carolina Aiken, including Kayla Department, and Student- Duggan of Fernandina Beach, Athlete Advisory Committee attended the Advisor Susan Hood, Class of Peach Belt 1999, led the Pacers’ contin- Conference’s gent of student-athletes, repre- 11th annual senting all five NCAA women’s Women in teams on campus. They joined Athletics fellow student-athletes from Seminar. four athletic conferences in the The gath- Southeast region who also par- ering gives ticipated in the event. female student- While at the seminar, athletes, like attendees met professional Duggan, who Duggan women serving in myriad roles may be consid- throughout the sports-business ering a career industry. Dee Kantner, a in athletics, the opportunity veteran National Basketball to interact with professional Association referee, gave the women from a variety of disci- keynote address. In 1997, she plines. was one of the first two women “The Peach Belt Conference who officiated an NBA game. PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS provides a wonderful oppor- She has also officiated in 23 The Professional Bull Riders’ Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour returns to Jacksonville on Jan. 4. Tickets are on sale. tunity for Kayla and other Final Fours and 15 national female student-athletes to learn championship games. from and interact with lead- “We are especially excited ers throughout the NCAA and that two alumni, Jenna PBR returns to Jacksonville Jan. 4 professional sports industry,” Beauregard, Class of ’16, from said USC Aiken Director of Lenoir-Rhyne University, and For the second straight year, Profes- (Cantankerous/Major League Bucking Floridian bovine athlete Sumo (Deer Athletics Jim Herlihy. Sydney Murphy, Class of ‘18, sional Bull Riders’ Pendleton Whisky Bulls), and a championship round-winning, Prairie Creek Bucking Bulls) for 85.5 “This event allows for net- from the University of North Velocity Tour will buck into Jacksonville 89-point ride on Joker from Florida’s own points. working opportunities and cre- Georgia, were also involved in and VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena for Deer Prairie Creek Bucking Bulls from In similar fashion to Toves, the top- ates career pathways for these the event through their profes- the Jacksonville Invitational on Jan. 4. Port Charlotte. finish in Jacksonville propelled Taylor student-athletes in their lives sional roles at the universities The event, which opens the new sea- Toves’ win in Jacksonville illuminated to a consistent position on the premier after graduation.” they now serve,” Herlihy said. son for PBR’s fastest-growing tour, will the importance of the Pendleton Whisky series since. Now No. 18 in the world, the mark one of two season-launch events for Velocity Tour to a rider’s career trajec- 20-year-old is on pace to qualify for the the PWVT with the tour holding an event tory. first PBR World Finals of his career. simultaneously in Oakland, Calif. Through the victory, Toves earned an The bull riding action begins at 7 p.m. For one night only, some of the best invite the compete on the elite Unleash Jan. 4 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Bailey’s at Charlton today bull riders in the world will battle the The Beast in early March in Duluth, All riders will attempt one bull each in Pro football Hall of Famer Bailey was a 15-year sport’s rankest bovine athletes in the ulti- Georgia, a catalyst for the Texas cowboy Round 1 on Saturday night. The top 10 will Champ Bailey will honor his NFL cornerback with the mate showdown of man vs. beast. As one qualifying for what has become a near- then advance to the championship round alma mater, Charlton County Washington Redskins (1999- of the most exciting live sporting events consistent seeded position on the premier where they will attempt one final bull, all High School in Folkston, Ga., 2003) and the Denver Broncos to witness, the fearless riders of the PBR series, firmly ranked inside the world’s in an effort to be crowned the event cham- today. (2004-2013). He was named to are eager to bring the only sport that pits Top 35. He is also now a top-contender for pion, earning 170 world points and their Bailey will present the 12 Pro Bowls and selected All- a lightweight against a heavyweight in the year’s Rookie of the Year honor. portion of the $20,000 purse. Additionally, Hometown Hall of Famer Pro five times. epic eight-second confrontations back to The 2019 PWVT event in Jacksonville the Jacksonville Invitational event winner plague to his former high Bailey was named to the Huntington. also featured a breakthrough performance will also earn an invite to compete on the school, making it the 126th NFL’s All-Decade Team of the In 2019, Taylor Toves of Stephenville, from fellow young gun Mason Taylor of elite PBR Unleash The Beast. school to become an Official 2000s and enshrined into the Texas, captured the first Velocity Tour Maypearl, Texas, who used a similar 2-for- Tickets for the event are on sale now, School of the Pro Football Hall Pro Football Hall of Fame in event win of his career in the Sunshine 2 outing to conclude the stop runner-up. starting at $15, and may be purchased of Fame. The program, present- 2019. State, going a flawless 2-for-2 in mid- His eight-second efforts were earned at the Box Office at VyStar Veterans ed by Ford Motor Company, The ceremony will be held February. The victory was backed atop Time to Shine (Winston Buking Memorial Arena or online at www.ticket- pays tribute to hometown roots at 1 p.m. today at the school, by an 86-point trip aboard Sharky Bulls/Melton Bull Co.) for 85 points, and master.com. of NFL Hall of Famers. 994 Indian Trail.

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Friday, October 4, 2019 News-Leader / Fernandina Beach, FL JAZZ FEST KICKS OFF SUNDAY Shark expert circling next Wild Amelia Wild Amelia will present “Sharks the biology and ecology of sharks of the First Coast,” the second of and rays, with special emphasis on the monthly nature forum series, the shark population off Northeast on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The program Florida and Southeast Georgia coasts. will begin at 7 p.m. in the audito- His research has three facets: the rium of the Peck Center, located ecology of shark populations, repro- at 516 S. 10th St. in Fernandina ductive biology and physiology of Beach. The guest speaker will be sharks, and the effects of pollution on University of North Florida Associate sharks and other fish. Professor and shark expert Dr. James The program is free and open the Gelschleichter. public, so bring your questions about Gelschleichter has conducted this apex predator to the program. shark research for more than 20 Wild Amelia is an all-volunteer years and is the current director of nonprofit whose mission is to edu- the UNF Coastal and Marine Biology cate residents and visitors about the Program. He earned his Ph.D. in wildlife and wild places of this biore- marine science from the College of gion. Wild Amelia offers educational William and Mary and worked for a programs for adults and children decade as a research scientist and throughout the year, leading up to the SUBMITTED program director at the Mote Marine annual three-day Nature Festival on SUBMITTED The 16th annual Amelia Island Jazz Festival will kick Laboratory’s Center for Shark May 15-17. Dr. James Gelschleichter has conducted shark off Sunday with a free concert featuring the UNF Jazz Research. For more information about Wild research for more than 20 years and will be the Ensemble 2, directed by Dennis Marks, in Amelia Park Since 2008, he has focused with Amelia, visit wildamelia.org and Wild guest speaker at the Wild Amelia program next and continue nightly through Sunday, Oct. 13. This the UNF Shark Biology Program on Amelia on Facebook. week. year’s headliners are acclaimed New Orleans artists Delfeayo Marsalis and Jamil Sharif, whose performances will be backed by the Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet. DeMerle, pictured above, is the founder and artistic director of the festival. For more information, visit the ‘LEADING LADIES’ AT ACT Festival website ameliaislandjazzfestival.com, contact the Festival Hotline at (904) 504-4772, or email info@ ameliaislandjazzfestival.com.

Life Center kicks off new classes in October New classes begin next week at the Nassau County Council on Aging Fernandina Beach Life Center, according to a news release. Below is a listing of next week’s schedule. All classes are $3 for members and $5 for non- members unless otherwise noted below. The Life Center is located at 1901 Island Walkway. • • • Monday, Oct. 7 • • • • 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Where Did I Park My Car? Memory Basics • 10:30-11:30 a.m. – SilverSneakers EnerChi (free, if eligible; otherwise $3/$5) • 4-5 p.m. – Photography: Shooting in Manual Mode • 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Amelia Island Photographer in Focus: Jimmie Stone • • • Tuesday, Oct. 8 • • • • 9-10 a.m. – SilverSneakers Strength & Balance (free, if eligible; otherwise $3/$5) • 9-11 a.m. – Health Screening & Medication Management with flu shots by SimplyWell Specialty Pharmacy (no charge) • 9-11:30 a.m. – Fundamentals of Excel (first in series; $10/$15) • 10-11 a.m. – Ukulele instruction and open play • 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Spanish: Learn by Immersion • 1-3 p.m. – Canasta open play with instruction STEVE LEIMBERG/SPECIAL • 3:30-5 p.m. – Chess: Multi-Generational Amelia Community Theatre will present Ken Ludwig’s Leading Ladies at 8 p.m. tonight, Saturday, Oct. 10-12, and Oct. • 5-6:30 p.m. – Texas Hold ‘em Poker 17-19 and at 2 p.m. Sunday and Oct. 13 at 207 Cedar St. in Fernandina Beach. In this fast-paced Main Stage comedy, two • 5:30-7 p.m. – Beginning Belly Dancing men who are traveling actors plan to con a wealthy, dying woman who’s searching for her long-lost heirs. Upon arrival, the men realize the missing kin are nieces, not nephews, but it’s too late to back out now, especially when they have • • • Wednesday, Oct. 9 • • • a costume trunk of wigs and dresses! Tickets are $22 for adults and $10 for students through college and are available • 9-10 a.m. – Chair Yoga (no reservation; first come, first by visiting AmeliaCommunityTheatre.org or by calling the box office at 261-6749. Box office hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. serve) Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Season tickets are also available. • 10-11 a.m. – Amelia Island Author Spotlight: Micah Ward (no charge) • 10:30-11:30 a.m. – SilverSneakers EnerChi (free, if eligible; otherwise $3/$5) • 2-3 p.m. – 10 Days in a Carry-On 30TH ANNIVERSARY DEDICATION • • • Thursday, Oct. 10 • • • • 9-10 a.m. – SilverSneakers Strength & Balance (free, if eligible; otherwise $3/$5) • 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Mahjong beginning and open play • 10-11 a.m. – Getting Started on Facebook • 11 am-12 p.m. – Permaculture Gardening in Paradise • 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Line Dancing Class • • • Friday, Oct. 11 • • • • 9-10 a.m. – History and Origin of Old Southern Sayings (no charge) • 10-11 a.m. – Beginning American Sign Language (first in a series; $25/$35) • 10:30-11:30 a.m. – SilverSneakers Just Dance! (free, if eligible; otherwise $3/$5) SUBMITTED PHOTOS • 3-5 p.m. – Chess open play with instruction Amelia Plantation Chapel will hold two special services If you have already taken a class at the Life Center, you Sunday to recognize the 30th anniversary of the ground- can sign up for classes by visiting MyActiveCenter.com breaking ceremony for construction of the church. In 1989, and clicking “New Users.” Members should use their key the congregation marched in procession from their tempo- tag number and non-members should use their seven-digit rary church service location to the new site where Amelia phone number without hyphens in the key tag number box. Plantation Chapel would be built and mixed soils from If you are new to the Life Center or have questions, call their home or previous churches to symbolize the com- 261-0701. ing together of various denominations to worship at the Walk-ins are welcome to classes on a space-available Chapel. Sunday’s special dedication will recreate the soil basis. However, call the Life Center before coming to make mixing ceremony at 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. The community sure there’s room for you. is invited to attend. The church is located at 36 Bowman Road in Fernandina Beach.

On & Off The Island SOUNDS ON CENTRE ‘BACK TO THE FARM’ Lane in Hilliard. For more information, call The 2019 season of Sounds on Centre will have Traders Hill Farm and Feeding Northeast 845-2627. its final concert beginning at 6 p.m. tonight at Florida have partnered for a fun-filled “Back to FIESTA DE SANTA MARIA the intersection of Centre and Second streets in the Farm” day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. downtown Fernandina Beach. The special guest Hay rides, pony rides, a horse-drawn carriage, and The Amelia Island Museum of History will be band will be the Amelia Blues Project. Guests guided tours through the fish barn and green- celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Fiesta should bring lawn chairs or other seating. Note houses will be available, and guests will have an de Santa Maria from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. that you may have difficulty accessing the down- opportunity to try their luck at the game zone and 5, in the Pineland Bank parking lot at the corner town area due to the Fernandina Beach High shop in the vendor village. Oh, and there will be of North Eighth and Centre streets. The event School homecoming parade, which will start at 4 ice cream! will feature music, dancing, performances by cos- p.m. so be prepared to arrive ahead of time. Traders Hill Farm is located at 30771 Foghorn tumed historic reenactors, and vendors.

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silent auction will be held 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, ‘LYSISTRATA IN GATORLAND’ Out and About at the Atlantic Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach. Pasta 4 Paws will be all about choices THIS WEEKEND cost $20 and can be purchased this year: spaghetti or penne, in advance by visiting the book- alfredo or marinara, and meat- The Baptist Medical store at 1430 Park Ave., calling balls or chicken. The dinner Center Nassau Auxiliary will 601-2118, or going online to also includes a salad, bread, host a Christmas book and brownpapertickets.com. selection from the cookie bar, gift fair fundraiser 7 a.m. and a beverage. You can dine to 5 p.m. today in the Board NEXT WEEK in or carry out. Again this year, Room off the main lobby of Hupp & Ray will provide the Baptist Medical Center Nassau, The UF/IFAS Nassau music, and adoptable pets located at 1250 S. 18th St. in Extension will hold a plant from the NHS Adoption Center Fernandina Beach. The sale clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will be on hand to greet you. will feature unique gifts, books, Monday, Oct. 7. Bring your Wine will be available for pur- jewelry, gardening items, toys, tired, diseased, insect-infested chase from the Amelia Island tools, stationary, household plants yearning to be free of Wine Company, with a portion items, electronics, and more at problems. When possible, being donated to NHS Tickets discounts of 30-70% off retail. place your plant in a plastic bag will be $15 per person, with All profits go to support the to prevent chances of spread- no charge for children ages 6 hospital. ing issues to other plants. You and under. You can purchase will receive current researched- tickets in advance at the NHS Fernandina Beach High based information on proper Adoption Center, located at School will celebrate home- plant care, disease manage- 639 Airport Road in Fernandina coming today beginning with ment and insect control. These Beach, and the NHS Dog Park the annual parade through sessions are free to the public, next door; the NHS Second downtown Fernandina Beach and no registration is required. Chance and Closet resale at 4 p.m., and then a Hall of The clinic will take place at stores in the Eight Flags Fame induction ceremony will the Extension office located at Shopping Center on South 14th take place just prior to a 7 p.m. 86026 Pages Dairy Road in Street; and Redbones Dog ROBERT WELLS/SPECIAL kick-off as the Pirates take on Yulee. For more information, Bakery at 809 S. Eighth St. in What happens when love and football collide? You’ll find out when Amelia Musical Paxon School for Advanced call 530-6353. Fernandina Beach. You also Playhouse presents the world premiere of the comedy Lysistrata in Gatorland. The Studies. can order them online by visit- show’s final performances are at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday. The show was writ- The Newcomers Club of ing the NHS Facebook page or ten and directed by Frank O’Donnell with choreography by Shalene Raysor and cos- Arts & Culture Nassau Amelia Island will host its website at NassauHumane.org. tumes by Tammy Lynch. It stars Buffy Wells as Lysistrata and features Kip Brown, will hold its third annual monthly coffee on Tuesday, A service fee will apply. Tickets Mark Cameron, Jan Cote-Merow, Doug Embree, Jeff Goldberg, Heather Harding, Will Community Forum from Oct. 8, at 10:30 a.m. Women also will be available at the Holder, Karen Hourigan, Amber Kramer, Laurel Seymour, and Larry Ronk. The show 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday interested in joining the club door. For more information, call is dedicated to Patricia Kirschling. Tickets are available by visiting ameliamusical- in Burns Hall at St. Peter’s who reside in Nassau County 321-1647. playhouse.com or calling 277-3455. Episcopal Church, located at are welcome to attend. For 801 Atlantic Ave. in Fernandina further information, contact cof- Amelia Musical Playhouse Beach. This annual event [email protected]. has rescheduled its Fall clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or the Ballroom on Amelia a ukulele, tuner, and informa- pulls together more than a Festival of One Acts to 7:30 Monday, Oct. 21. Facebook page. tion packet of instructions, dozen local nonprofit arts and The Friends of the p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. There Bring your tired, diseased, Internet resources and music culture organizations from Fernandina Beach Branch will be four separate one-act insect-infested plants yearning Island Art Association to Fernandina Beach Branch Amelia Island and Nassau Library Book Club selected plays presented all on the to be free of problems. When is accepting applications Library. Adults will be able to County, including Island Art the following books to read and same night. The plays include possible, place your plant in a through September for new check out a ukulele kit. The Association, West Nassau discuss at upcoming second In the Meantime, Sure Thing, plastic bag to prevent chances exhibiting artists. For informa- objective of the program is to Historical Society, Amelia Thursday of the month meet- Even Exchange, and Jinxed. of spreading issues to other tion about how to apply and the make a musical instrument Island Museum of History, ings: The Warmth of Other Actors from all over the area plants. You will receive current IAA, visit islandart.org or stop available to the public to inspire Amelia Island Jazz Festival, Suns by Isabel Wilkerson, will perform, including Zach researched-based information by the gallery at 18 N. Second a love of music. For details visit Arts Alive Nassau, Amelia Oct. 10; The Razor’s Edge Williams, Rachel Tyler, Janet on proper plant care, disease St. in Fernandina Beach. www.nassaureads.com. Community Theatre, Amelia by Somerset Maugham, Nov. Powell, Jamie Wilkinson, management and insect con- Island Chamber Music Festival, 14; The Untouchable by John Don Bingham, Sydney Gray, trol. These sessions are free to From the Inside Out Local artist Lisa Inglis will and others. Each participant Banville, Dec. 12; Magpie Lindsey Nickel-de la O, the public, and no registration Book Club, organized by the host painting parties at The will provide information about Murders by Anthony Horowitz. Kevin McCanney, and Eric is required. Nassau County chapter of Green Turtle Tavern and PJD’s their organization, and how you The group meets at 7 p.m. Williams. This production was The clinic will take place at the National Alliance Beer & Wine Garden. Cost can be involved in your favorite in the parlor of St. Peter’s conceived and directed by the Extension office located at on Mental Illness, meets is $20 per canvas with sev- arts activities. Episcopal Church. Discussions Jeff Goldberg. The plays are 86026 Pages Dairy Road in 1-2:30 p.m. the first Tuesday eral designs to choose from. Participants will have an are led by retired English all based upon couples and Yulee. For more information, of each month at St. Peter’s Supplies are provided. opportunity to learn about Arts professors Norm and Marilyn human interactions in relation- call 530-6353. Episcopal Church at the corner & Culture Nassau as well as Wesley, and are free. ships. of Atlantic Avenue and North Resin epoxy, dirty pour what the arts in the local com- Tickets are available Ballroom On Amelia and Eighth Street in Fernandina art classes are being held 6:30 munity has to offer people of The Bartram Garden Club through the Amelia Musical Crescendo Amelia Big Band Beach. The Club’s mission is to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and all ages. Information will also will meet Thursday, Oct. 10, Playhouse website or through have partnered for the third to help expand the awareness Fridays and 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays be available on the Arts & at the GFWC Woman’s Club of the box office at 277-3455 consecutive year to bring the of various mental health condi- in the Artisan Village, 2188 Culture Nassau youth grant Fernandina Beach, 201 Jean and 1955 Island Walkway. All Dance Series back to Amelia tions. Sadler Road. Cost is $45. To program and the new senior Lafitte Blvd. The meeting’s pro- shows will start at 7:30 p.m. Island. The final themed dance Club members will read register, contact Julie at 518- grant program for nonprofits gram – “Under the Winter Sun” happens on Oct. 25 and will be and discuss books written by 322-7937. in Nassau County. This year’s – will be about gardening in the UPCOMING themed Masquerade. Tickets authors who describe their forum will feature a variety of winter. Guests and prospec- are available online through experiences with mental illness Bingo is played every interactive children’s activities, tive members are welcome. UF/IFAS Nassau Master crescendoamelia.com or at and their efforts to cope. Some Thursday at American Legion such as face painting, ukulele Hospitality begins at 10 a.m. Gardener Ginny Grupe the door the night of the event. of the books that will be read Post 54, 626 S. Third St. The entertainment, storytelling, and will be followed by the gen- will conduct a Landscape Tickets range from $20 for include:Darkness Visible: A public is invited to play. Doors origami fish and shrimp, and eral meeting at 10:30 a.m. The Matters class on attracting advance purchases to $125 for Memoir of Madness by William open at 5:30 p.m., and early more. Arts & Culture Nassau Bartram Garden Club meets butterflies to your landscape by a table of six. Styron; An Unquiet Mind: A bird games begin at 6:05 p.m. is a volunteer city and county September through May on planting and maintaining plants The Amelia Island Dance Memoir of Moods and Madness Regular session, nine games committee responsible for the second Thursday of every that serve as hosts for the Series is BYOB responsibly, by Kay Redfield Jamieson; for $20, begins at 6:30 p.m. promoting public participation month. Visit bartramgarden- larvae at 10 a.m. Wednesday, and food will be available for Plural: My Life as a Multiple Cash prizes, and proceeds are in the arts throughout Nassau club.org for information. Oct. 16. Grupe will discuss purchase. The Dance Series by Cameron West; Cracked donated to help veterans. You County. Arts & Culture Nassau important factors in planning takes place at Kraft Athletic But Not Broken: Surviving and must be 18 to be in the hall dur- receives funds for its grant and The Friends of the Yulee your butterfly garden, includ- Club, located at 961023 Thriving After a Suicide Attempt ing play. Call 261-7900. other programs from the sale Library invite all interested ing host plants, nectar plants, Buccaneer Trail in Fernandina by Kevin Hines; and Animals of “State of the Arts” license citizens to attend their next the different stages in the life Beach. Doors open at 7:15 in Translation by Temple Contract bridge, Monday plates. meeting on Thursday, Oct. 10, cycle of butterflies, and more. p.m., and the music and danc- Granden. Members are respon- and Thursday, except the first from 6-7 p.m. at the James S. This free class will take place ing is from 7:30 to 10 p.m. sible for obtaining their own Monday of each month, 12:30- Kyshona, an African Page Governmental Complex. at the Extension office located copy of each reading selec- 3:30 p.m., Peck Community American singer and song- 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee. at 86026 Pages Dairy Road in The Fernandina Beach tion. Many are available from Center, 516 S. 10th St. writer from Nashville, will For more information, call the Yulee. For more information, High School ESE Department local bookstores as well as at perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday Yulee Branch Library at 530- contact the Extension office at is taking orders for mammoth Amazon.com and Abebooks. ACBL Duplicate Bridge, at Story & Song Bookstore 6560 or visit the Friends of the 530-6353. pecan halves ($11/pound), com. The focus of each meet- 1901 Island Walkway, Bistro. A former music therapist Yulee Library on Facebook. chocolate-covered pecans ing is the author’s journey Fernandina Beach. Amelia in Athens, Ga., Kyshona deliv- The UF/IFAS Nassau ($8/12 oz.), pecan caramel expressed in that month’s book Island Duplicate Bridge Club ers roots-soul original songs The 15th annual Pasta 4 Extension Master Gardener clusters ($8/8 oz.), and cinna- selection. If you are interested hosts the only sanctioned with articulate warmth. Tickets Paws spaghetti dinner and Fall Plant Sale will take place mon-glazed pecans ($8/10 oz.). in attending, contact Cathy ACBL duplicate bridge games 9 a.m. to noon (or while sup- The last day to order is Oct. DeCou at [email protected]. on the island. Monday, 1 plies last) Saturday, Oct. 25; orders should arrive before p.m.; Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.; 19, at the UF/IFAS Nassau Thanksgiving. “Introduction to Wheel- Thursday, 1 p.m. For informa- Demonstration Garden, Place orders by contacting Throwing” pottery classes tion, contact fredstokes50@ located at the James S. Page Pamela Nobles at 583-8592 or are held every Saturday morn- gmail.com or (770) 616-7664. Governmental Complex, [email protected], ing from 9:30 a.m. to noon at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee. Angela Green at 261-5713, Clay Times Art Center, located Living With Loss is a sup- Plants propagated by Master ext. 2694, or Valarie Pikula at at 112 S. Third St. in downtown port group organized by the Gardeners, select trees and 261-5713. Fernandina Beach. The class Nassau Alcohol Crime Drug shrubs, and “goodies” for your is for ages 5 to 105 and no Abatement Coalition for anyone garden, including secondhand ONGOING experience is necessary. Cost who has lost a loved one and gardening equipment, will be is $45. Register in advance by needs a safe place for comfort available. All proceeds from the The Nassau Community calling 624-5824 or go online at and support. Meetings are sale benefit the Nassau County Band practices Thursdays claytimesartcenter.com. Mondays from 4-5 p.m. at the Master Gardener program and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Yulee Peck Center, 516 S. 10th St., the volunteer community proj- Middle School band room, It’s never too late to Fernandina Beach. Cost is $10 ects they perform in Nassau and musicians of all ages are become reacquainted with per meeting. Call 277-3699 or County. The sale will take welcome to join. The band the instrument you played in email supportgroups@nacdac. place rain or shine. In addi- performs throughout the com- high school, so join the Nassau com for information. tion, Extension Director and munity several times per year Community Band from 6 to Horticulture Agent IV Rebecca and is under the direction of Dr. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays in the Contract bridge, Monday Jordi will host a plant clinic to Marc Dickman, a University of band room at the Yulee Middle and Thursday, except the first provide research-based infor- North Florida low brass profes- School. For information, visit Monday of each month, 12:30- mation on proper plant care, sor. For more information, visit nassaucommunityband.com. 3:30 p.m., Peck Community disease management, and nassaucommunityband.com or Center, 516 S. 10th St. insect control. For more infor- find the band on Facebook. Lions Club bingo, every mation, call 530-6353. Thursday and Sunday, Yulee Kings Bay RC Modelers, The Two for Tuesday Lions Club Bingo Hall. Doors established in 1989, is located The CSI (Community group classes on Amelia open at 4 p.m., warm-ups at at the intersection of Clark’s Service Investigators) of Island will practice the Rumba 5:15 p.m. Early birds play at Bluff Road and Oakwell Road Women of Nassau will pres- at 7 p.m. followed by East 5:45 p.m. with the regular pro- in Kingsland, Ga. We are a ent a murder mystery din- Coast Swing at 8 p.m. Wildlight gram at 6:30 p.m. Minimum small club consisting of friendly ner Oct. 19 as their annual Wednesdays (beginner level) purchase $15. Information, people passionate about our fundraiser to benefit Habitat will learn the Rumba at 7 708-2591. hobby. To learn more visit bit. for Humanity. The event will p.m. followed by East Coast ly/2xDcFBd. feature a three-course Italian Swing at 8 p.m. Tuesday and Amelia Community dinner and entertainment by Wednesday classes are $10 Theatre is a volunteer-based Guests on the Ghost Blue Fire Theatre and will kick for one class or $15 for both nonprofit looking for new Tour will learn Amelia Island Fill in the squares so off at 6 p.m. at the Amelia classes per person. A dance volunteers. Whether you’re ghost stories while they tiptoe National Clubhouse. You can workshop is offered 7:8:30 p.m. completely new to theater, through dark streets and walk that each row, column join in the fun by wearing a ’20s Thursdays on Amelia Island; have tons of experience, there in the footsteps of a bygone and 3-by-3 box flapper costume. Reservations Thursday classes are $10 per is a place for you. Visit amelia- era as the past comes alive contain the numbers are required and the cost is person. communitytheatre.org/volun- through the storytelling of your $75 per person, which must be Ballroom on Amelia is locat- teer, email ecluckie@amelia- guide. 1 through 9. Solution received by Oct. 12. Mail your ed at 1897 Island Walkway communitytheatre.org, or call This tour begins at 6 p.m. will appear in the reservation check, including all in Fernandina Beach at RAD 261-7442 for information. The every Friday. Meet your guide names of attendees, to Women Studios and 20 Homegrown theater is at 207 Cedar St. in in the cemetery behind St. Wednesday of Nassau at 463688 S.R. 200, Way in Wildlight at RAD Fernandina Beach. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 801 B-section. Box 1219, Yulee, FL 32097. Studios; no partner or reser- Atlantic Ave. Tickets may be vation is required. For more Four kits have been purchased at the Amelia Island Wednesday, September 2 The UF/IFAS Nassau information, contact 624-0886 donated by the Fernandina Museum of History for $10/ Solution Extension will hold a plant or visit ballroomonamelia.com Ukulele Network that include adults and $5/students.

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Fundraiser to help eliminate school lunch debts Two Nassau County men have organized the first annual “Let’s Grab the Tab” fundraiser to help eliminate school lunch debts for Nassau County students. The Green Turtle Tavern ALL PHOTOS BY RAYONIER INC. in Fernandina Beach will host the event, slated for 3-7 p.m. Sunday. Mark Puca and Mark Gearis took a cue from a St. Marys, Ga. Students learn about career tattoo parlor that recently held a similar event to raise funds for students’ school lunch debts in Beach, Yulee, Callahan, Hilliard Camden County. and Bryceville will have a hot opportunities in forestry The event will include a silent meal and more if he or she wish- auction, raffles, drink specials es. … If you are a local business More than 170 Nassau of forestry careers. and performances by Samuel owner and would like to spon- County high school juniors and “Forestry is a key indus- McDonald and Josh McGowan. sor or make a donation, or if you seniors flew drones, operated try for Florida. Almost half of Raffle tickets are available at the have any questions please mes- heavy equipment, learned about Florida’s total land area is for- Green Turtle ahead of Sunday sage me or email markpuca@ forestry, and met local employ- est land. The forestry industry for $5 each or five for $20. Raffle gmail.com or for details.” ers and college representatives employs more than 124,000 prizes include a $100 Visa gift Individual donations can one-on-one at the first-ever people and contributes $25 card, gift certificates from local be made by check. All checks Forestry Career Day, held Billion to the state’s economy businesses, T-shirts, hats, and should be made out to “NCSB last Thursday, Sept. 26, at the every year. Forest products more. Food Service” with “Let’s Grab Northeast Florida Fairgrounds, play a key role in our daily lives. A post appearing on the the Tab” noted in the check’s according to a news release. More than 5,000 everyday Green Turtle’s Facebook page memo line. Early in the day, a number products are made from wood, says, “Together we can make The Green Turtle is located of local officials and business including lumber and plywood sure every student in Fernandina at 14 S. Third St. representatives participated in as well as LCD screens, rubber a ribbon-cutting ceremony to tires, bath products, even dia- open the event. They included pers,” the release says. Superintendent of Schools Dr. “We are excited to work Kathy Burns, School Board with great partners to bring Teen Court set for Tuesday Vice Chairwoman Gail Cook, this event to Nassau County School Board member Lissa high school students and expose The next session of Nassau A volunteer attorney presides as Braddock, Nassau County them to the many career paths County Teen Court will be held the judge and is the only adult Economic Development Board the industry has to offer,” Tuesday, Oct. 8. Court will begin directly involved in the court pro- Executive Director Laura Nunes said in the release. at 6 p.m. but students seeking to ceedings. DiBella, Rayonier President Forestry offers a wide vari- be jury members should arrive at Cases are referred to Teen and CEO David Nunes, Shelby ety of careers, with career paths 5:30 p.m. to sign in. Teen Court Court by law enforcement Pyatt, Ed Carter, Josh Steiger, that involve flying drones, oper- takes place in an actual court- through juvenile civil citations for Jody Davis, Tiffany Wilson, and ating heavy equipment, creat- room at the Robert M. Foster first-time misdemeanor crimes Keith Wingate. ing complex mapping systems, Justice Center, located at 76347 that have been deferred from More than 100 volunteers using intricate software sys- Veterans Way in Yulee. Juvenile Court. and two dozen local businesses tems, and caring for the envi- Teen Court is a program in Volunteers ages 11-18 will and organizations in the for- ronment. Also, career oppor- which teen volunteers have gain hands-on experience with est industry in Nassau County tunities in the industry range in the opportunity to participate the legal process and become participated in Forestry Career educational requirements, from in a courtroom experience run familiar with the court system as Day. Spearheaded by Rayonier those that provide on-the-job by teens for teens. Teen Court they learn about various career Inc., the event gave students training to high school grads to allows youthful offenders who opportunities. Participants will hands-on experiences as they those that require advanced col- plead guilty to a misdemeanor also earn three hours of commu- learned about the wide variety lege degrees. crime to have their cases heard nity service. by a jury of their peers. Teen For information or if your teen volunteers also serve as pros- would like to participate, contact ecuting and defense attorneys, Nancy Beasley at 548-4611 or bailiffs, court clerks, and jurors. [email protected]. DiningOutat your favorite local spots TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN NEWS NOW OPEN

SUBMITTED Take Stock in Children Nassau was recognized for the first time this year with a Luminary Award for earning a perfect score during an annual evaluation, according to a news release that noted TSIC Nassau earned perfect scores in mentor session attendance, college and readiness preparation, and compliance with Take Stock standards and student data tracking requirements. In addition, the local affiliate of TSIC took home a Gold Award, its fifth in the six years since the award program has been in place. The awards were presented last week during an annual state training conference held at the Daytona International Speedway. TSIC Nassau staff including Kelli Bristow, Penny Glackin, Johnnie Green, Robin Lentz, and Phyllis Sipes accepted the awards. For more information on how to support Take Stock in Children Nassau www.takestock- nassau.org. Call 261-3696 to find out how your restaurant

SUBMITTED can become a Six Fernandina Beach High Schools students taking part in Take Stock in Children were inducted into the National Honor Society during a recent ceremony at the school. Juniors Alyson Akers, Hadeia Liburd, Mya Mertens, Faith part of our new Smith, AJ West, and Kamryn Williams each received an invitation to join NHS by achieving an unweighted GPA of at least 3.5 and accumulating a minimum of 20 community service hours. They joined TSIC seniors Yafah Stadeker weekly and Alyson Akers, who were inducted into NHS last year. Take Stock currently has 11 additional Nassau County students who are members of the National Honor Society. Induction ceremonies for new students in additional county Dining Out schools will be held later in the school year. Take Stock in Children students receive college and academic coaching in addition to weekly volunteer mentor sessions as part feature page. of the program. After completing the program’s rigorous requirements, they receive a four-year scholarship for college tuition.

NL Friday 10.04.indd 15 10/3/19 10:48 AM 4B Friday, October 4, 2019 News-Leader Religion Finding the freedom to pursue our loftiest ambitions he artist Salvador Dali once the renewal or of fear and faintheartedness. If we And the truth is our gifts are properly who was boldly ambitious both before

joked, “At seven I wanted to restoration of any- never risk anything or aspire to any- affirmed when people acknowledge and after his conversion to Christ, be Napoleon. And my ambi- thing. thing – if we never embark on some that we’re good at something, and bet- confessed, “I wanted to distinguish Ttion has been growing steadily In Smith’s view, adventure for the sake of Christ’s ter at it than others. It’s when ambition myself as an orator for a damnable and ever since.” Dali’s jest reveals why so their lack of ambition kingdom – we might congratulate becomes prideful comparison, Lewis conceited purpose, namely delight many Christians are wary of ambition can masquerade as ourselves for being humble, when the said, that it drifts into sin. and human vanity. … We pursue the and ambitious people. But the truth is, faith. It can look and truth is, we’re scared. Playing it safe That’s what Timothy Dwight, long- empty glory of popularity, ambitious we’re all ambitious, regardless of our feel a lot like “rest- isn’t humble, Smith says, especially ago president of Yale College, was for the applause of the audience … to personality type or temperment. John ing in God” when in when we’re afraid to fail, and worried getting at in his 1814 baccalaureate win a garland of mere grass.” Stott, the late Anglican theologian, put reality it keeps his what others might think when we do. address, “Love of Distinction.” He then came to see that fame and it simply: “Ambition concerns our goals PRACTICAL people on the side- Inaction is then a distorted form of “We all crave distinction,” he told praise are always fleeting and that in life and our incentives for pursuing THEOLOGY lines, passive spec- pride. his students, and it’s perfectly natural no one can win forever. He came to them. A person’s ambition … uncovers tators who never So, how do we distinguish between to want to stand out in the eyes of see, too, that when we realize our all- the mainspring of his actions, his secret get in the game. good and bad ambition? C. S. Lewis others. And yet, “Selfishness is in its powerful God loves us and is forever motivation.” Richard Ambition can get illustrated it for us when he wrote: “It nature little and base. (And) no passion faithful to us – it is then that we’re free Ambition, then, when it’s a Doster ugly, Smith grants, isn’t wrong for an actor to want to act and no pursuits are more absolutely to wholeheartedly pursue our sancti- non-stop striving for power and vic- but its absence isn’t his part as well as it can possibly be selfish than the love of distinction. fied ambitions. tory, is ugly and plainly wrong. But, prettier. acted, but the wish to have his name … How terrible must be the account, It is when you and I come to there’s a flip side to ambition, says It is the telos of ambition, Smith in bigger type than the other actors is given of life, spent only in laboring to the same point that we can echo theologian James K. A. Smith, one argues – its ultimate goal – that “sepa- a bad one. … What we call ‘ambition’ acquire distinction. … Among all the Augustine’s prayer: “Be our glory. Let that doesn’t seem so offensive, but is rates faithful aspiration from self-serv- usually means the wish to be more passions which mislead, endanger, it be for your sake we are loved.” equally misguided. There are some – ing aggrandizement.” That means the conspicuous or more successful than and harass the mind, none is more Richard Doster lives in Fernandina we find them at the other end of the opposite of ambition isn’t humility, it’s someone else. It is this competitive hostile to its peace, none more blind, Beach with his wife Sally. He’s the spectrum from Dali – who too calmly apathy, or maybe complacency. And element in it that is bad.” none more delirious, than the love of editor of byFaith, the magazine of the accept the status quo, who don’t dem- while those who tend toward passivity That sounds right. We know that distinction.” Presbyterian Church in America, and onstrate any particular urge to employ may view ambitious people as prideful we’re to “Do nothing out of selfish So, maybe the question boils down attends Grace Community Church in their God-given gifts, and who, judging or arrogant, it could be that they must ambition” (Philippians 2:3), but still, to this: What do we love when we long Yulee. Reach him at ddoster@icloud. by their behavior, see little need for deal with the equal and opposite flaws we like to be appreciated and praised. for achievement? Saint Augustine, com.

RELIGION BRIEFS place 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Blessing of the Animals the Peck Center, located at 516 S. 10th St. in In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Fernandina Beach. This free festival “celebrates Assisi, the Rev. Fr. Bradley Cunningham and the oneness of humanity – an antidote to the cor- the Rev. Fr. Peter Joslyn will offer the tradi- rosive forces dividing American society.” The tional Blessing of the Animals from 9 to 10 a.m. festival is a series of activities “reinforcing the Saturday in the courtyard at Holy Trinity Church. vision of the oneness of humanity” and happens The community is welcome to bring their dogs, all over the world at the same time. It is an all- cats, birds, hamsters, reptiles, and even goldfish day event that includes activities for children, to receive a special blessing on this day. To help youth and adults, such as drama, music, art, maintain order, church leadership asks that you presentations, awards, storytelling, service proj- consider bringing a representative of each kind ects, prayer, and devotional programs. For more of pet, should you have many, to receive the information, call Christine at (703) 609-7523, Blessing on behalf of the others. Pets must be Sharon at 321-6936, Kacee at 775-8088, Maria at leashed or crated. The church is located at 1830 624-5115, or Stan at 704-0568. Lake Park Drive in Fernandina Beach. Food, personal products needed Plantation Chapel celebration The Salvation Army Hope House is in need Amelia Plantation Chapel will hold a special of breakfast cereal, oatmeal, boxed meals, baked dedication at its 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. services and other canned beans, both condensed and Sunday to kick off a yearlong celebration com- ready-to-eat soups, canned fruit, peanut butter memorating the 30th anniversary of the ground- SUBMITTED and jelly, pasta and pasta sauce, macaroni and breaking and building of the chapel. A recreation cheese, canned meats, rice, stuffing and instant of the soil-mixing ceremony that took place Sept. Springhill Fall Festival potatoes. We also need brown paper grocery 3, 1989 will occur. The church is located at 36 Springhill Baptist Church will hold its annual Fall Festival – “Bethlehem bags, bug spray, laundry detergent, feminine Bowman Road on Amelia Island. Marketplace” – from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. The event will include free games, products, toilet paper and tooth brushes. Bring prizes, rides and reasonably priced hamburgers and hot dogs for sale. Admission is a donations to 410 S. Ninth St. in Fernandina Hope House worship non-perishable food item to help restock the church’s Community Pantry. Springhill Beach between 10 a.m. and noon or 1 and 4 p.m. Join us at noon Tuesday, Oct. 8, as we as we Baptist Church is located at 941017 Old Nassauville Road in Fernandina Beach. For Monday through Friday. study the last chapter of the Book of Revelation, more information, call 261-4741. celebrating our great King’s ultimate victory, and Women’s Bible Study then entering into the exquisite beauty, whole- First Presbyterian Church hosts a morn- ness and peace that only He can provide! For ing Women’s Bible Study from 10 a.m. to noon more information, call 321-0435 or stop by the ties to participate in a 20th anniversary picnic help the participants experience a prayerful state every Tuesday in Jim Thomas Hall. The group Salvation Army Hope House, located at 410 S. celebration on Sunday, Oct. 20, at Crooked River as they blend their voices praising the Lord. will be working through the book Soul Feast: Ninth St. in Fernandina Beach. State Park in St. Marys, Ga. The church is a Taizé was started in France by a monastic com- An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life by member of the Presbyterian Church in America, munity during World War II and continues for the Marjorie Thompson. The church is located at 9 Celebration for church elder the second-largest Presbyterian body and the 10th year at St. Michael. The church is located at N. Sixth St. in Fernandina Beach. Contact the Solid Rock Church of God by Faith in Yulee largest conservative Reformed denomination North Fourth and Broome streets. church office at 261-3837 for information. will celebrate Elder Dr. Harry J. Johnson and in the United States. The PCA is Reformed in Family Appreciation Day at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. theology, Presbyterian in government, and active Upcoming POP events Two worship services offered at 20. The keynote speaker will be Elder James in missions. It is characterized by a blend of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church has Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is the only Byrd of the True Vine COGBF in Jacksonville. Reformed practice and broad evangelicalism. announced the upcoming events: Lutheran church in Nassau County and offers Everyone is welcome to attend. For more infor- For more information and to RSVP, contact • Oct. 26 – Amelia Island Cruise two worship services on Sunday mornings. The mation or to arrange transportation, contact 491-0363 or [email protected]. • Nov. 16 – Harvest Soup Dinner 9 a.m. service is a traditional liturgical service, Jeannette White at 703-7334 or Erving Gilyard at • Dec. 7 – Christmas Caroling while the 10:45 a.m. service is a more casual 874-1947. The church is located at 86138 Palm Autumn Taizé at St. Michael • Dec. 13-15 – Dickens on Centre gift wrap- service. All children present are invited to join Tree Drive. St. Michael Catholic Church’s Taizé ensemble ping in the sending song by picking out a percussion invites the community to a 35-minute prayer ser- For more information, call 261-6306 or visit instrument to add to the joy of our worship time Church celebrating 20 years vice at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21. The service con- poplcweb.org. The church is located at 2600 together. Prince of Peace is located on Amelia Grace Community Church (originally formed sists of musical chants sung repeatedly, a scrip- Atlantic Ave. in Fernandina Beach. Island at 2600 Atlantic Ave., next to the Atlantic as Amelia Presbyterian Church) is inviting its ture reading, prayer intercessions, and a time of Recreational Center and across from the main past and present leaders, members, and attend- blessed silence for reflection. A small group of Unity of Light Festival entrance to Fort Clinch State Park. To learn ees as well as the Nassau and Camden communi- singers with clarinet and violin accompaniment The second Light of Unity Festival will take more, visit poplcweb.org.

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

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

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Where heart & mind meet Christ in love & service FIVE POINTS BAPTIST Amelia Baptist “MORE THAN A CHURCH, WE’RE FAMILY” HOLY “Come Experience the Joy of Worship & Service” Psalm 100 TRINITY Church Rev. FRANK CAMAROTTI, Pastor Pastor: Dr. H. Neil Helton Sunday School ...... 10:00am CHURCH Sunday Worship Service – 10:30am Worship Service ...... 11:00am Evening Worship ...... 5:00pm Anglican Province of America Bible Study – 9am Young Adult Bible Study...... 7:00pm Nursery provided for all services Wednesday Encounter Youth Group ...... 7:00pm 8:00 AM Holy Communion (said) Small group studies-Adults 6pm Children in Action ...... 7:00pm 9:15 AM Sunday Bible College Wednesday - Prayer Service 6:30pm Wednesday Prayer Service ...... 7:00pm 736 Bonnieview Road 10:30 AM Holy Communion (sung) Preschool and Children Activities 904-261-4615 The Church with the RED DOORS 961167 BUCCANEER TRAIL Nursery provided Corner of Buccaneer Tr. & Gerbing Road, Fernandina Bch WorshipInJoy.com In Amelia Park by the YMCA Find us on Facebook: 1830 Lake Park Drive For More Information Call: 261-9527 Five Points Baptist Encounter Youth 904-491-6082 HolyTrinityAnglican.org

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NL Friday 10.04.indd 16 10/3/19 10:47 AM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019/News-Leader 5B COMMUNITY Senior persistent in advocating for his health, wellbeing CATHERINE VALERA Nassau County Council on Aging

“Tenacious” is an apt word to describe Don Eipert, a Fernandina Beach Life Center member and co-facilitator for the Nassau County Council on Aging’s Hearing Loss Support Group. The well-liked “gentle giant” – who at 6 feet 4 inches towers above most people – dis- plays the persistence of a bull- dog when it comes to advocating for his health and wellness and the wellbeing of his peers. Eipert, who leads a full and satisfying life despite hav- Eipert did overcome and attends educational and craft ing profound hearing loss, has went on to achieve success by classes, and goes on group lunch been an active participant in earning a Master of Science in outings. He also line dances the NCCOA Hearing Loss Computer Science and working at the Life Center one night a Support Group since May as a database administrator for a week, is active in his church, 2017. He embraced the group’s major grocery chain before retir- and regularly bike rides with a mission from the start by first ing. Now he wants to give back local cycling group. volunteering to email group by encouraging other hearing- Eipert feels that one of SUBMITTED PHOTOS communications and eventu- impaired individuals to seek help the surprise outcomes of his Don Eipert, center, who has was diagnosed with hearing loss at age five, is the co-facil- ally collaborating on recruiting and by sharing the knowledge attendance at the Life Center itator for the Nassau County Council on Aging’s Hearing Loss Support Group. An avid speakers, developing agendas, he has gleaned from his own is his totally unexpected par- cyclist, Eipert uses a recumbent tricycle and bikes up to 4,000 miles each year. and facilitating meetings. struggles with hearing loss. ticipation in “Lost in the 50s Advocating for the hearing Eipert’s hearing loss is Karaoke” with DJs Charlie and impaired has become a personal largely remedied by the use of Patty Boyer on Tuesdays. “I America’s Got Talent. obtain the surgical treatment ments and limitations. He cause for the 67-year-old who technologically advanced hear- would never have thought that a He also participates in Kathy necessary to treat his condition. strives to live his life to the has had a lifetime’s experience ing aids, assistive devices, and hearing-impaired person with a Ball’s line dancing classes cur- Now when Eipert participates in fullest and motivates others to overcoming the challenges adaptive techniques such as speech impediment like myself rently offered on Thursday the line dancing class, it is truly do the same. He has advice for encountered by those with hear- lip reading. He may also one would ever be doing karaoke,” evenings at the Life Center. a “victory dance” for him! those living with an impairment: ing loss. Eipert was diagnosed day be a candidate for cochlear he said. “But I got dragged Dancing in the class represents An avid biker for years, he “Don’t feel sorry for yourself. with hearing impairment at age implants. to the mic on a slow day with a big achievement for him since stays physically fit by bike riding Don’t let people put you down. five. His condition may have “I feel saddened by the hear- very few singers.” He soon he wouldn’t have been physi- two to four days a week with the Get out and do things!” been present at birth or acquired ing impaired that can be helped recognized that singing was cally able to dance a year or two Amelia Island Cycling Group Eipert could truly be regard- from contracting the measles or (but don’t or won’t seek help). therapeutic for him and kept at ago. When Eipert first started of the North Florida Bike Club. ed as the poster boy exemplify- scarlet fever as a toddler. Many do not want to admit they it. “I have a tendency to talk fast attending the Hearing Loss Eipert, who organized the local ing the NCCOA motto, “Seniors As a child, Eipert was are hearing impaired and are and sloppily, so the singing is Support Group in 2017, he could group, has cycled up to 4,000 living happy, healthy lives.” sequestered in a special school isolating themselves in society like speech therapy for me,” he barely walk without the use of miles each year since arriving Thank you for setting an inspi- for the hearing impaired, but by needlessly,” he said. explained. a cane. in Florida in 2010. Nearly two rational example, Don, and may seventh grade he found himself Eipert is a big proponent Eipert now sings karaoke For years Eipert had been decades ago he switched from you always “Keep on Triking!” thrust into the difficult reality of on staying active and socially with the unabashed zeal of a suffering from progressively riding a two-wheeler bike to a The Hearing Loss Support being an impaired teen attending engaged and his lifestyle dem- songbird. If the effect is a little debilitating balance and mobil- recumbent tricycle when bal- Group meets 1-2 p.m. the first a regular school with “hearing” onstrates this. He joins fellow less melodious due to his legiti- ity problems caused by spinal ance difficulties from his spinal Tuesday of each month at the students. members of the Just Friends mate tone deafness, those in the stenosis with myelopathy that stenosis started developing. Fernandina Beach Life Center, “It was a struggle,” Eipert group three to five days a week Just Friends group don’t mind had yet to be diagnosed. It is a Rather than give up his love for located at 1901 Island Walkway. explained. “I had been sheltered in the Community Room of because Tuesday karaoke is testimony to his perseverance cycling, he adapted. For more information, contact and wasn’t exposed to things I NCCOA’s Fernandina Beach about having fun and living life that he was able to painstakingly Eipert has always been Volunteer Coordinator Frances should have been. I had to adapt Life Center, where he plays with gusto – and not about who research the correct diagnosis unshakable when confronted Bartelt at fbartelt@nassaucoun- and overcome obstacles.” Bingo, performs karaoke, could be the next contender on and advocate for himself to with his own physical impair- tycoa.org or 775-5484. Market Place welcomes Fiesta Understanding the world JUDIE MACKIE There will not be an Arts Market this Saturday. arvel not, my of them for you. It’s a moral love. For the News-Leader Instead, the Amelia Island Museum of History brothers and sis- to receive Our righteousness causes will be hosting a Fiesta de Santa Maria with ters, if the world even this. the world to react to the nature The leaves and temperatures have begun to fall vendors, dancers, music, historic reenactors, and hates you, for some We of its father, the devil. The to our north and that signals the return of snow- more! The event will take place 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. M of us Christians seem so sur- are to do same righteousness causes birds to the Fernandina Beach Market Place farm- in the lot adjacent to the farmers market located prised when we are misunder- good to us to react to the nature of ers market. on North Seventh Street, rain or shine. Come cel- stood, mistreated, persecuted, the world, our father, God, to do good to Seasonal vendor Steephill Vermont Syrup is ebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Museum lied to, and lied about. Our to bless those of the world, bless them, back with freshly harvested maple syrup from and us! usual response is, “I wonder them, and and keep praying for them. their Vermont farm. Jay’s Marketplace is back with The Fernandina Beach Market Place is open why it’s happening to me?” to pray The family of the late Sis. their chopped Olive Salad and her grandmother’s year-round with a variety of seasonal produce, The world hates us, which NOW AND for them. Leona Coleman thank you, authentic Vietnamese recipe. fresh-baked breads, organic body products, and means they detest us. You may THEN We are to their family and friends, for Chris Loomis will be the featured musician at tasty specialties. Well-behaved, leashed pets are be thinking, “But I didn’t do speak well all acts of kindness shown to this week’s Market Place. always welcome. anything to them.” Oh yes, we Maybelle of them, them during their hours of did. We made Jesus the Lord of Kirkland thank God bereavement and pray God’s our lives and they are scared of for them, blessings upon each of you. us. If we were of the world, the and invoke Birthday wishes to Tina world loves its own. The world a benediction on them. What Johnson, Keondra Johnson, LEGION BLOOD DRIVE has the ability to love, but it’s we have in the form of love Endia Geter, Emony Wingard a limited love. They know how is so superior to what they II, Windell Glover, Romel American Legion Post 54 will spon- to have friendships, be found have. We have the kind of love Green, Marcus Jones, Lakitha sor a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 of, have affection toward, and that God is made of. We have Johnson, Tierra Jones, Kathy p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. 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