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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019 / 16 PAGES, 2 SECTIONS • fbnewsleader.com Vandalism at new hotel leads to two arrests A fire alarm set off early Wednesday morning at the new Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel at 2246 Sadler Road in Fernandina Beach alerted authorities to vandalism, now two men are charged with burglary, according to an email from Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper. “When Fernandina Beach Fire- Rescue personnel arrived, they observed windows had been broken out and called for law enforcement to Charriez Chrzanoski respond. When NCSO deputies arrived, they discovered a brick had been thrown through a glass door and exten- ovens, mirrors and numerous other sive damage inside the new hotel, which broken windows throughout the build- was scheduled to open soon,” Leeper ing. Mattresses, refrigerators, lamps, wrote. tables and chairs were thrown through “It was discovered that a fire extin- some of the broken windows. guisher with white powder had been “A total of 33 rooms including the expelled throughout the building and lobby area sustained damage. Hotel rep- shoe prints on the powdered covered resentatives estimated the damage to be floor and blood was found on some items between $300,000 and $500,000.” that were damaged. Rafael De Jesus Charriez, 21, and “There was enormous amounts of Sage Theodore Chrzanoski, 20, both damage inside the hotel primarily on of Fernandina Beach, were arrested the third and fourth floor with damage for burglary with damage exceeding NASSAU COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE from fire extinguishers, televisions bro- $1,000, possession of burglary tools, Mattresses, refrigerators, lamps, tables, and chairs were thrown through some of the broken windows at ken from their stands, shattered show- and preventing extinguishment of fire the new Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel on Sadler Road. A fire alarm that went off at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday er glass doors, shattered microwave by interfering with equipment. alerted authorities. Nassau County deputies arrested two suspects. OHPA discusses cruise Parks & Rec committee rethinks Simmons park ship, tariffs, and channel JULIA ROBERTS News-Leader JULIA ROBERTS News-Leader The Fernandina Beach Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee has Will a cruise ship full of tourists reconsidered a new park planned for dock at the Port of Fernandina in 2020? city-owned property on Simmons Road The CEO of the port’s operator says and wants the matter removed from his company is considering it, but the the Nov. 19 City Commission meeting Ocean Highway and Port Authority’s agenda. 1993 deed says the property cannot be The park comes with a $400,000 used as a passenger terminal. If the port price tag, which would be paid with does, an option to buy the property back Parks & Recreation Department impact for $200,000 – subject to adjustments fees. It has been designed to include an – kicks in. ADA-compliant playground. In a Nov. 12 email to City Manager The elements of the plan considered Dale Martin, Shore Excursions of in October included a quarter-mile walk- America Assistant Development ing track, a playground area, an ADA- Manager Kayley Harmon said Victory compliant restroom, a pavilion-picnic Cruise Lines wants to offer a “hop on, area, and parking lot with eight spaces. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER hop off” style tour of Amelia Island The plan also called for two dry retention Parks & Recreation Advisory via motor coach for its guests. The ponds that would require the removal of Committee member Michael email included the dates for a ship trees. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Kegler said he wants to ensure to arrive here – twice in April, three Committee voted at its Oct. 8 meeting the public believes they are being times in November and three times in to recommend City Commission move heard in the process of creating December. The letter says Harmon forward on it. a park on Simmons Road and has wants to ensure the bus routes chosen 8 Flag Playscapes, a local nonprofit faith that the committee is not by the city are appropriate. that has created other playgrounds “rubberstamping” the project. The cruise line currently offers a accessible to disabled children, pledged tour from the Bahamas up the East $100,000 in equipment, design, and Coast to New York City, according to other donations toward the project. “After we had this vote … I’ve been its website, victorycruiselines.com. The company adapted its plans after the approached … (and) in all the conserva- Martin forwarded the letter to city PEG DAVIS/NEWS-LEADER environmental concerns were brought tions I’ve had, no one said they didn’t commissioners with a note that said A file photo of the Port of Fernandina from September 2019. Will a up. want a recreation area,” PRAC member no conversations regarding “this activ- luxury cruise ship dock in Fernandina Beach eight times in 2020? Several people at the October meet- Michael Kegler said. “But, overwhelm- ity” had been introduced by the Ocean That’s what Victory Cruise Lines and Port of Fernandina operator ing expressed concerns about the envi- ingly, I got questioned on, one: Why did Highway and Port Authority or the Worldwide Terminals Fernandina are planning for. ronment and the planned location, which we only have one option to look at, and port’s operator, Worldwide Terminals would serve mostly county citizens as voted on, and two, what was the rush to Fernandina. opposed to city residents, whose impact get it done?” At the OHPA’s Wednesday, Nov. 13, restriction that the lands … can only other than a commercial port facility fees would be paying for the park. There Kegler said the public has an issue meeting, City Commissioner Chip Ross be used for a commercial seaport for as described above shall be cause for were also alternate locations suggested with the process through which the spoke to the OHPA board about the pro- cargo and activities directly related to grantor, its successors or assigns, to for the park. committee approved the park, which, posed tour. Ross said when the OHPA such commercial seaport operations,” exercise an option to re-purchase said At their Nov. 12 meeting, members he said, was prompted by the general purchased the port property in 1993, the deed between the OHPA and property.” of the Parks & Recreation Advisory mistrust of city government following there was a restriction on the deed for WestRock’s predecessor, Container Worldwide Terminals CEO Chris Committee said that, since approving the approval of an amendment to the that property. Corporation of America, says. “Any the plan in October, they have heard “This conveyance is subject to the uses of the property for any purpose OHPA Continued on 6A more concerns. PARK Continued on 6A

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OBITUARIES a devastating accident on daughter, Antoinetta Melcarne, in 1995; and Charles Davis Friday, November 8, 2019. his son, Ronald J. Brown, in 2009. Charles “Donnie” Davis, 83, of Yulee, Fla., Dylan Hernandez, lov- He leaves behind two daughters, Sondra formerly of Jacksonville, Fla., went to be with ing son of Sylvie and Bart Lynn Christina Melcarne and husband Luigi the Lord on November 10 2019. Hernandez and young- Melcarne of South Huntington, N.Y. and He is the son of Charles and Ila Davis of est brother to Kayla and Mitziann White and husband Clifford H. White Jacksonville and a graduate Julia Hernandez, was born III of Jacksonville; and a grandson, Damiano of Andrew Jackson High September 30, 2000 in St. Herbert Melcarne, along with his extended School, Class of 1955. He Marys, Ga. He attended St. Michael Academy daughters, Francine Dawn Smart-Flexer of served his country in the on Amelia Island, Fla. from pre-kindergarten Tampa, Fla. and Nina Flores-Lopez of San U.S. Army. He was a carpen- through eighth grade and was a graduate of Diego, Calif., his extended son, Todd Winters ter by trade and retired from Bishop Kenny High School in Jacksonville, of Long Island, N.Y., and countless nieces, Anheuser Busch. He was a Fla. He moved to San Diego, Calif. in the fall nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews member of Teamsters Union of 2019 to begin his studies at San Diego State as well. No. 947 and was an avid Florida Gator fan and University. A Homegoing Memorial Service will member of the Alumni Association. Dylan loved the California weather and be held at noon Monday, November 18, A Christian who loved the Lord, he was a beaches and loved to play basketball with his 2019 at For Your Soul Gospel International good son, devoted husband, and great father friends. He truly enjoyed the time he spent Ministries, located at 49 N. Bowlan St. in and grandfather. at SDSU. Jacksonville, with Archbishop Camelot In addition to his parents, he was preceded Dylan was fun, loving, smart, so caring Bonaventure officiating. in death by his son, Charles David Davis, and and always had a smile on his face. He was a Mr. Montgomery will be creamated and grandson, Charles “Rusty”Davis. friend to all he met and never failed to make laid to rest with his beloved wife in Bosque He is survived by his wife of 56 years, everyone laugh. He was able to touch so many Bello Cemetery at a later time. Mary Jane Davis; sister, Mary Avchin (Steve); people during his short time with us, and his and a number of nieces and nephews. memory will live on in all who knew him. A viewing will be held noon to 2 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held in his honor Albert Augustus Stoddard Jr. Friday November 15, 2019 in the Stephens at 10:30 a.m. Saturday November 23, 2019 at Albert Augustus Stoddard Jr., 93, of Yulee, Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Home. The St. Michael Catholic Church, located at 505 Fla., died November 6, 2019 at Community service will begin at 2 p.m. Elder James Broome St. in Fernandina Beach, Fla. Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center SUBMITTED Blackwelder of Alabama will officiate and the for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla. Fernandina Beach Main Street will host a panel dis- eulogy will be given by Patriarch Joel Warner Al was born September cussion about historic preservation that has taken of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sylvia Horry 20, 1926 in Jacksonville place along Centre Street at the Historic Courthouse Saints. Interment will follow in Green Pine The funeral service Beach, Fla. to Albert A. in downtown Fernandina Beach later this month. Cemetery. The pallbearers will be Steve for Sylvia Horry will be Stoddard Sr. and Ruth Mier Avchin, George and Greg Morgan, Thomas held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Stoddard. He grew up in Peterson, John Fleming, and Bob Euler. November 16, 2019 at the Neptune Beach and Palm To sign Mr. Davis’ online register book, First Assembly of God, Valley (Ponte Vedra Beach), Celebrate Fernandina’s please visit the Green Pine website at www. located at 302 S. 14th St. in graduating from Duncan U. greenpinefuneral.com. Fernandina Beach, Fla. The visitation will Fletcher High School in Jax Beach in 1944. Green Pine Funeral Home, be 5-7 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2019 at After high school and during the ending historic downtown Cremations & Cemetery Harvest Outreach Ministries, located at 905 years of World War II, Al was a cadet-mid- Broome St. in Fernandina Beach. Interment shipman at the Merchant Marine Academy The city of Fernandina Arlene Filkoff, also a former will be in Bosque Bello Cemetery. and was deployed as an assistant engineer in Beach will celebrate historic Fernandina Beach mayor, will Linda Bowen Gibson Please sign the family guest book and view tanker convoys crossing the Atlantic Ocean, preservation – from its early be the panel moderator. Linda Bowen Gibson passed away the video tribute at www.tswarden.com. Mediterranean Sea, and Red Sea. He returned days in the 1970s to the pres- In addition, courthouse November 7, 2019 at the age of 78. She was Funerals by T.S. Warden from sea to Jax Beach in 1947, working as ent – on Saturday at a free tours led by retired Nassau surrounded by her family at home in Amelia a draftsman and marrying his high school event open to the public, County Chief Judge Robert Island, Florida. sweetheart, Phyllis McGahan of Ponte Vedra, according to a news release. M. Foster will take place 9 to Born September 14, 1941 Herbert Hover Montgomery in 1948. During the Korean War, Al was called A number of commu- 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon. in Charlottesville, Va., Linda Mr. Herbert Hover Montgomery, 91, back to service as an active-duty lieutenant nity leaders who have been “Talking stations” featuring was the only child of James of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away Monday in the Navy based in Norfolk, Va. In 1954, involved then and now in key historic figures will appear Enich Bowen and Helen morning, November 11, 2019 at Community he returned again to Florida and attended “supporting the vitality and throughout the courthouse. Louise Bowen. Raised in Hospice at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Jacksonville University and the University history of our downtown” will Sponsored by the Fernan- Charlottesville, she gradu- Jacksonville, Fla. of Florida, where he graduated with a degree take part in a panel discus- dina Beach Main Street, the ated from Saint Anne’s- Born December 30, in engineering in 1957. He remained in the sion at 10 a.m. at the Historic event will be audio recorded by Belfield School, Hollins 1927 in Brooklyn, N.Y., he Naval Reserve until 1971. Courthouse, located at 416 the Amelia Island Museum of College, and the University of Virginia’s was the second youngest From 1957 to 1986, Al worked in defense Centre St. in Fernandina History. For more information, Graduate School. After living in Memphis, of eight children born to contracting for Western Electric, Bell Labs, Beach. visit http://bit.ly/2JLQgqH. Tenn. and Lynchburg, Va., she found her the late Joseph Isreal Clay and Lucent Technologies in the Triad Region Slated to participate in the No fee or registration is home(s) on the St. Lawrence River in the Montgomery and Estella of North Carolina. In 1985, he moved to panel are: required to attend. Thousand Islands of New York and Amelia Mae Simmons. He grew up Yulee, working as a supervising HVAC engi- • Sal Cumella, Historic The Fernandina Beach Island, Fla. in Brooklyn, where he grad- neer in base operations at Kings Bay Naval Preservation Planner, city of Main Street Program kicked Linda loved to dance, cook, garden, play uated from Food Trades High School. He was Submarine Base near St. Marys, Ga. until Fernandina Beach; off in 2015, was recertified bridge, and walk on the beach. She could make a professional baker for Herman Star Bakery 2000. • Buddy Jacobs, attorney in 2019 and is part of the friends in any grocery store aisle and had a on Long Island as well as Marita Bread on As a hobby, Al restored, rebuilt, and and Fernandina Beach lobby- National Main Street Program handbasket and Tervis cup for every occa- Long Island specializing in wedding cakes. In drove countless cars – from Model-A Fords ist; that includes more than 1,600 sion. She loved her alma mater, University of 1950, he married Christina A. Montgomery, to Mercedes. He was a generous and indus- • Kevin McCarthy, Amelia communities – large and Virginia (Wah-hoo-wah!) and cared for every a seamstress also from Brooklyn. Mr. and trious man who would often fix his neigh- River Cruises; small, rural and urban – in stray cat her children brought home. She was Mrs. Montgomery had three children of their bors’ cars and boats for only the cost of the • Thea Seagraves, Amelia all 50 states and the District known for her laugh, her smile, and her gen- own but served as foster parents to 27 more, parts. From his Palm Valley youth, he loved Island Museum of History; of Columbia. All Main Street erosity, and she will be missed and always raising three of them with their own children fishing and hunting. He knew all the waters • Susan Steger, former communities share the same remembered by her friends and family. into adulthood. throughout the St. Marys River tidal estuary. Fernandina Beach mayor and goal: strengthening commu- Linda is survived by her daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery traveled Over the years, he assisted his wife happily in co-founder of the Fernandina nities through preservation- Bowen, Jennifer, and Louisa; granddaughters, the country camping with their children her many professional pursuits and personal Observer; and based economic development Reese, Greer, and Chloe; and longtime part- into adulthood. Having visited his long- projects. • Suanne Thamm, author in older and historic down- ner, Edward Shorney Mills of Oak Island, N.Y. time family property on American Beach Al leaves behind his loving wife of 72 and editor, Fernandina towns and neighborhood com- Memorial services will be held at a for many years, Mr. Montgomery and his years, Phyllis, and his son, Bert, also of Observer. mercial districts. It is a subsid- later time; however, a plaque memorializ- wife came to Fernandina Beach, Fla. in the Yulee. He was an active member of St. Peter’s Fernandina Beach Main iary of the National Trust for ing Linda’s life will be placed at Riverview early 1980s. After settling here, he opened a Episcopal Church in Fernandina Beach. Street Executive Director Historic Preservation. Cemetery in Charlottesville at the family plot. business as a handyman and worked for Funeral services will be held at 11 An announcement will be made for future a designer and The Plantation as an inde- a.m. Monday, November 18, 2019 at St. services. pendent contractor. Mr. Montgomery was Peter’s Episcopal Church in Fernandina If you would like to make a donation a faithful member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Beach and will be followed immediately by in memory of Linda, the family suggests Church, enjoyed bowling and movies, and interment of his ashes in the parish’s memo- the Nassau Humane Society (Florida) or became affectionately referred to as “Dad” rial garden and a reception in the parish WEEKLY UPDATE Monticello Gardens (Virginia). Please contact by everyone that came to know him. After hall. the family with any questions. his wife died, he moved to Jacksonville with As a memorial, please consider a donation Eternity Funeral Homes & Cremations – Nassau his youngest daughter and attended For Your to Community Hospice & Palliative Care at Soul Gospel International Ministries, where 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 $5 jewelry and more sale at hospital he frequently attended. or CommunityHospice.com. The Baptist Medical Center Nassau Auxiliary will host anoth- Dylan Bartolo Hernandez Preceding him in death were his wife, Please share your memories and condo- er $5 sale, featuring jewelry and many other items, from 7 a.m. Dylan Bartolo Hernandez, 19, died at Christina Montgomery, in 2014; a son, lences www.oxleyheard.com. to 5 p.m. today in the boardroom of the hospital on South 18th Alvarado Hospital in San Diego, Calif. after Herbert H. Montgomery Jr. in 1986; a grand- Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Street. The pubic is welcome. Sunday blood drive at St. Francis St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Mission at 86000 St. Francis Way in Yulee will be holding a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Walk-in always welcome! All donors will receive a free OneBlood blanket and a $10 egift card along with a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening! Sign up online atoneblooddo- nor.org and use sponsor code “34851.” NARFE meeting Tuesday in Callahan Chapter 2273 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Pig Bar-B-Q, located at 450102 S.R. 200 in Callahan. Active and retired federal and postal employees, and their fami- lies, are welcome to attend. In addition to regular business, there will be a discussion on the current Federal Health Plan Open Season and NARFE efforts in support of federal employees and retirees. Attendees start arriving after 11 a.m. and have lunch on their own. The program will start around noon. Chapter 2273 has regular luncheon meetings the third Tuesday of the month, except in December. For additional information, contact Greg D’Alessio at 347-3338 or [email protected].

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NL Friday 11.15.indd 2 11/14/19 6:43 PM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019 NEWS News-Leader 3A Veteran celebrates 90th with a skydive Clockwise from right, ninety-year-old Ula Eason Bennett Jr., left, of Fernandina Beach celebrat- ed his birthday by making his first parachute jump Sunday. Bennett was joined by his eldest granddaughter, Melissa Bright, right, who came from California for the event. Seven other family mem- bers and friends made jumps of their own. Bennett spent two years planning the event. Bennett was the last one loaded into the plane and the first person to jump. Aiden Allen, 9, and Grayson Allen, 6, were among about 30 well-wish- PHOTOS BY PAMELA BUSHNELL/NEWS-LEADER ers on hand to witness Bennett jump. Aiden and Grayson are both Sons of the American Legion of Fernandina Beach and friends of the family. Bennett received a Purple Heart for his service in the Army during the Korean War. Bennett and his flight instructor preparing for landing after 40 seconds of freefall and six minutes of drifting down- ward by parachute. The landing went perfectly. The instructor did the legwork upon touch down while Bennett landed in a seated position. Bennett reported the freefall was initially disorienting and his first thoughts on the way out of the plane were, “Where is the ground?” He added, “It seemed like a real long time.” He vividly remembered a sense of relief when the chute opened with a tug. And, yes, he says he would do it again. Back safe on the ground, Bennett and his flight instructor shake hands. A retired sheet rocker and a lifelong resident, Bennett is the father of two daughters and grandfather to five. Although he is legally blind due to macular degeneration, Bennett says he doesn’t let that slow him down. Word was that he and his girlfriend had danced well into the night at the American Legion hall before his jump. Several sources commented, “You should have seen him on the dance floor last night!” Bennett joked, “Yeah, I’m a real ‘Fred A-Stare.’” Disappointed he would not be allowed to take an American flag with him on the jump, he settled for a patriotic headband, Willie Nelson-style. For more information on Skydive Amelia Island, call 718-4648 or visit skydiveameliaisland.com.

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TURKEY TROT 5K | RACQUET PARK | NOVEMBER 28 | 8 A.M. POP-UP COOKIE SHOP | THE SHOPS | NOVEMBER 30 | 10 A.M.-1 P.M. Enjoy a scenic run with other “Trotters” as you meander through the resort. Treat yourself and give back to those in need as area pastry chefs bring their Entry fee is $30 per adult and $20 per child. Register online at RunSignUp.com. holiday cookies to our unique pop-up cookie shop. All proceeds benefit Feeding A portion of the proceeds will benefit the McArthur Family YMCA. America Northeast Florida.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS CELEBRATION | THE SHOPS | NOVEMBER 29 | 5-8 P.M. HOLIDAY SHOPPING | THE SHOPS | OPEN DAILY Enjoy festive culinary creations, photos with Santa, crafts, elf training, inflatable The Shops of Amelia Island Plantation feature a wide selection of one-of-a-kind fun, train and pony rides, s’mores and more! Prices vary for food and beverage. boutiques, restaurants and souvenir stores for your shopping pleasure. From $20 wristbands will be available to purchase for activities. A portion of the fine art and trendy clothing to accessories and gadgets, we offer something for proceeds will benefit the Barnabas Center through Omni Hotels & Resorts’ everyone on your holiday list. Say Goodnight to Hunger initiative. 6TH ANNUAL SPATACULAR | THE SPA | NOW-FEBRUARY 7 | OPEN DAILY BRUNCH WITH SANTA | RACQUET PARK | NOVEMBER 30 | 10 A.M.-1 P.M. Pamper yourself with three months of special pricing at The Spa at Omni Join us for a delicious brunch, festive games, crafts, cookie decorating, and Amelia Island Plantation. You can enjoy a 50-minute Swedish massage or bounce houses! A photographer will be on hand to take complimentary photos cleansing facial, for just $99*. For appointments, please call 904-432-2220. with Santa! Tickets are $50 per adult and $30 per child, ages 5-12. Children 4 and under are complimentary. Book online at bit.ly/OmniSantaBrunch. *Based on availability. Special pricing will not be available November 22-30, 2019 or URL is case sensitive. December 21, 2019-January 2, 2020. Service charges are not included and are based on retail price. No substitution of services allowed. May not be combined with any other discount or offer.

NL Friday 11.15.indd 3 11/14/19 6:32 PM 4A FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019 NEWS News-Leader Events coming up soon New YMCA gym opens Monday ith the onset of Christmas the next few weeks. Everyone The McArthur Family YMCA see the new space and meet with McArthur Y should also visit the cooler weather tree light- will again be welcome and will open the doors to its newly Cezar Gonzalez, the new district gymnasium. The program starts and the end of ing. Vendors encouraged to bring a favorite renovated gymnasium Monday. executive director for the First next month and registration is Wthe calendar year, and chil- dish to share. The only food The new gym schedule will Coast YMCA in Nassau County, now open. several events of community dren’s activ- that I need to appropriately include open court for basketball, which includes the McArthur For more information, email interest loom on the horizon. ities set up coordinate is meat to ensure group exercise classes, pickle- Family YMCA and the YMCA at mcarthur_staff@firstcoastymca. Most of the events are cen- operations a sufficient amount to feed ball, and more, according to a Wildlight. org. tered in downtown, continuing beginning everyone. news release. Parents and guardians The McArthur Family YMCA to illustrate the attraction and at 2 p.m. New Year’s Eve is cel- The Y will host an open house interested in learning about is located at 1915 Citrona Dr. in importance of that area. The Nassau ebrated downtown with the for members of the community to Winter Youth Basketball at the Fernandina Beach. The month of November CITY Community annual Shrimp Drop. The started successfully with the NOTES Band takes lighted shrimp, sponsored by annual pétanque tournament the stage at Light Up Amelia and Florida and Veterans Day events, the 4 p.m., fol- Public Utilities, drops at 7 p.m. traditional parade on Saturday Dale Martin lowed by a (marking midnight, Greenwich and a newly created event performance Mean Time), allowing families Leaders to receive awards Dec. 5 sponsored by Amelia Island of dancers from the Royal with children (and even those The Northeast Florida Habitat for Humanity program in their dedication to excellence in Coffee to mark the official Amelia Dance Academy. The without) to celebrate early. Regional Council has announced the Affordable Housing catego- Northeast Florida and we look date. The cooler-than-normal tree lighting countdown begins The event includes vendors, the winners of its 2019 leader- ry, Trader Hills Farm in Nassau forward to celebrating with them weather did not diminish at 6 p.m. entertainment, and children’s ship awards. The winners will County in the Environmental on December 5th.” the crowds at any of those After having a “recovery activities, all culminating with be recognized at a luncheon at Stewardship category, Nassau If you would like to attend the events. weekend” in early December, a grand fireworks display noon Dec. 5 at the WJCT build- County’s Nassau Express Select awards luncheon, go to nefrc.org The farmers market contin- the holiday activities return immediately after the Shrimp ing in downtown Jacksonville, in the Transportation category, and follow the link at the top of ues weekly (and year-round) in force over the second Drop. according to a news release. The and the Nassau County Youth the page. The NEFRC is an inde- on North Seventh Street, weekend in December with That event obviously con- NEFRC holds this event each Emergency Team in the Special pendent, regional government showcasing not only great food the annual Dickens on Centre, cludes 2019, but the regular year to thank elected officials for Achievement category. agency providing perspective on and produce, but also the work which celebrates the spirit of series of annual events (and their service and recognize the “We look forward each year growth management, economic of many local artists. The mar- Victorian days. A new event probably more to be added) best projects and the brightest to honoring those in our region development, emergency pre- ket is open from 9 a.m. until 1 this year is the Dickens begin again in 2020. leaders in the region. who stand out in their efforts to paredness, resiliency and com- p.m. each Saturday. Illuminated Procession on One of the new events This year’s recipient of the improve the quality of life of citi- munity development to enhance City offices will be closed Thursday, Dec 12. This parade that the city has been invited Northeast Florida Regional zens in Northeast Florida,” Beth the quality of life of Northeast on both Thanksgiving Day, will begin at the waterfront to host is a gathering of Council Regional Leadership Payne, CEO of the Northeast Florida residents, according to Nov. 28, and the day after, Nov at 5 p.m., proceed through Northeast Florida government Award is state Sen. Aaron Florida Regional Council, said in the release. 29, but activities will continue. downtown, and then return to officials. The Northeast Florida Bean. Other local award win- the release. “Each of this year’s For more information, go to Co-sponsored by Fernandina the waterfront for more mer- League of Cities brings local ners include Nassau County’s honorees were nominated for www.nefrc.org. Beach Main Street and the riment. government officials together Historic Fernandina Business The fifth annual Dickens on a monthly basis, moving Association, the Black Friday on Centre brings costumed from community to commu- Pajama Party isn’t simply characters, great food, and nity. The city’s participation for shopping (although it is many vendors to Centre with the NEFLC has been highly encouraged, of course). Street on Dec. 13, 14, and 15. somewhat minimal over the Get enrolled by Dec. 15 I remember my first year Entertainment is offered by past several years, but city here thinking, “Who the heck a variety of performers. The officials have recently become would wear pajamas to go atmosphere makes for a cheer- more active with the organiza- 4 out of 5 HealthCare.Gov customers in Florida can be covered shopping?!” Well, it turns ful family event. Friday and tion. To the best of my knowl- for $10 or less a month, according to Get America Covered out, on that day, pretty much Saturday evenings also include edge, the city has never hosted everyone downtown is wearing a Dickens After Dark party one of the monthly gatherings, Congresswoman Donna Shalala, D-Fla., joined “The Affordable Care Act (ACA) made giant pajamas. Couples and families for those seeking even more and the invitation to host the Get America Covered co-founder Joshua Peck and strides to expand access to affordable health insur- often wear coordinated out- holiday fun. Jan. 16 meeting will offer the Jodi Ray, director of Florida Covering Kids and ance in America. Today, the ACA helps close to fits. Stores offer discounts for A new event thrown city the opportunity to intro- Families, on Tuesday to discuss the HealthCare. 100,000 people in my district and over 1.75 mil- those playfully attired. It is a together last year was a com- duce other regional officials to gov open enrollment period, according to a news lion Floridians buy affordable health insurance. I light-hearted and fun event munity Christmas Day dinner. Fernandina Beach. release. want to encourage everyone who is eligible to to signal the symbolic start of Dozens of area residents and Enjoy the festivities of the On the call, all three explained that new data participate in open enrollment because no one in the December holiday celebra- visitors joined together to cel- next several weeks and the released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid America should go without access to affordable, tions. ebrate the season and the com- wonderful sense of our com- Services shows that many Floridians shopping for comprehensive, and quality health insurance,” The following day, munity in a welcoming potluck munity. I look forward to see- coverage on HealthCare.gov this year can purchase Shalala said Tuesday. Saturday, Nov. 30, brings dinner. We’ll have that same ing you downtown soon. comprehensive coverage for $10 or less per month, “Four out of five HealthCare.gov customers in people back to downtown (at event again this year and more Dale Martin is the city man- according to a news release. Florida can find comprehensive coverage with a the waterfront) for the annual details will be provided over ager of Fernandina Beach. If you have questions about signing up or want monthly premium of $10 or less. Consumer sat- to talk through your options with a trained profes- isfaction remains high. Competition is increasing. sional, free help is available. Call toll-free (877) But none of that matters if people who are unin- Time to clean house for the holidays? Plan a garage sale and sell those unwanted items 813-9115 or visit coveringflorida.org to make a sured don’t know Open Enrollment is happening. one-on-one appointment. People must sign up for They only have until December 15 to sign up, ” and have CASH to spend on your loved ones. Call 261-3696 and advertise today! coverage by Dec. 15 to be covered for 2020. Peck said in the release.

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NL Friday 11.15.indd 4 11/14/19 6:46 PM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019 NEWS News-Leader 5A This is not the manatee Storm damage money sought by FWC officers available from FEMA PAMELA BUSHNELL News-Leader A public notice has been posted to the Federal This photo taken at Egans Creek by Trey Emergency Management Murray and posted on Facebook in mid-October of Agency and Florida Division a manatee with a scar around its body was initially of Emergency Management thought to be the animal sighted earlier in the area websites at the following links wearing a bicycle tire. regarding FEMA reimburse- “I wasn’t sure if it was the same manatee, ment to “eligible applicants” but I figured it could be. I thought maybe officials to repair or replace facilities (with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation damaged in Nassau County and Commission) had removed the tire,” Murray said other Florida counties during Osceola, Nassau, Palm Beach, replace the entire facility and is recently. the “severe storms, straight- Putnam, Seminole, St. Johns, less than $100,000; 2) the facil- FWC biologist Nadia Gorden told the News- line winds, and flooding that and St. Lucie,” according to the ity is not located in a floodway Leader the animal in the photo above is not the occurred in Florida Aug. 28 notice. / Coastal High Hazard Area; 3) same manatee that was spotted wearing the bicycle through Sept. 9, 2019.” The public notice describes the facility has not sustained tire. “The animal in the photo is well known to us as The public notices are post- proposed activities that may major structural damage in a Animal RB422 but it is not the same one that was ed at http://bit.ly/2PXDadY and affect historic properties and previous Presidentially declared wearing the tire,” said Gorden. “The scars on the TREY MURRAY/SPECIAL http://bit.ly/36ExdZz. activities and critical actions flooding disaster or emergency; animal in the photo were the result of monofilament not find the animal when we got there.” “Under … major disaster that may affect wetlands and and 4) the facility is not critical fishing line or netting we removed in 2010.” Gorden stated it is common this time of year for declaration FEMA DR-4468- floodplains. (i.e., the facility is not a hospi- Gorden explained the manatee wearing the manatees to be migrating south to warmer waters. FL signed by the President on “FEMA has determined tal, generating plant, emergency bicycle tire has additional identifying scars on its FWC asks anyone sighting the manatee with the October 21, 2019, the following that for certain types of facili- operations center, or a facility back not present in the above photo. tire to call its toll-free hotline at (888) 404-3922 and counties have been designated ties there are normally no alter- that contains dangerous materi- As far as FWC knows, the manatee with the press “7” for a live dispatcher so they can use spe- adversely affected by the disas- natives to restoration in the als). FEMA intends to provide bicycle tire has still not been liberated. Gorden said, cial tools and trained people to capture the manatee ter and (are) eligible for PA floodplain or wetland. 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finances to determine Continued from 1A OHPA how it can best afford Ragucci said Wednesday he has reserved the a new director. dates in April that Victory Cruise Lines wants to DiBella said she Doctors join new group dock a 150-foot, 300-passenger ship at the port. would continue to Ragucci said cruise ships are a commercial enter- work with OHPA Millennium Physician Group over 470 healthcare providers Amelia Internal Medicine pro- prise and would be allowed under the conditions until the end of the has announced the addition of and more than 100 locations. vides for the patients on a daily of the deed restriction. Ragucci added that the year. Amelia Internal Medicine to their They have received national basis,” Casey Jabot, regional Port of Fernandina has allowed cruise ships to The board also independent physician group, recognition for their quality director of operations and devel- dock there in the past, and that he will work with talked about a long- according to a news release. scores and run one of the most opment, Northeast Florida for the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure security is not discussed issue: mov- The office location, staff, phone successful Accountable Care Millennium Physician Group, breached at the port. ing the federal navi- number and hours of operation Organizations in the country, said in the release. OHPA Commissioner Danny Fullwood said gation channel in the for Drs. Gerald Burford, Todd according to the release. Over the next few weeks, cruise ships have requested to dock at the port in Amelia River slightly DeVane and Henry Rodeffer will “We are excited to welcome minor changes will take place the past, but downtown merchants felt it would Ocean Highway west, which would remain the same. this well-established practice to as the office transitions to new overwhelm their businesses, so OHPA did not and Port Authority allow the city of Millennium Physician Group the Millennium Physician Group computer and billing systems. allow it. Commissioner Danny Fernandina Beach to is one of the largest independent family. We don’t expect any dis- For more information, call (904) “If the city doesn’t want it, we don’t want it,” Fullwood was elected expand the northern physician groups in Florida with ruption in the exceptional service 277-4690. OHPA Chairman Bob Sturgess said. as the new chair of basin of its marina. No action was taken on the matter. the board at its meet- Beau Corbett is a Ragucci gave a tonnage report for the month ing Wednesday, Nov. project manager for of October, which went from 15,000 tons in 13, replacing Bob the U.S. Army Corps detailed review and analysis of and wetland protection require- Continued from 5A September to 709 tons in October. He said no Sturgess. of Engineers, which FEMA alternate locations, FEMA will ments. “paper ship” left the port in October due to politi- oversees the chan- measures to mitigate the effect of fund eligible restoration at the “FEMA also intends to pro- cal uprisings in Ecuador, where those ships deliver nel. He said he has future flooding or other hazards original location if the facility vide HMGP funding to the State their cargo. He said the uprising in that country received a request from the city of Fernandina may be included in the statement is functionally dependent on its of Florida to mitigate future caused riots that closed factories, reducing the Beach to move the channel 100 feet to the west. of work. For example, a bridge or floodplain location (e.g., bridges disaster damages. These projects need for paper. He said the port does expect a He said the move was previously approved in culvert restoration may include and flood control facilities), or the may include construction of new “paper ship” to come through in November. He 2000, with the caveat that if the federal govern- a larger waterway opening to project facilitates an open space facilities, modification of existing, said commodity shippers are subject to “vagaries” ment ever wanted to reopen the channel in the decrease the risk of future wash- use, or the facility is an integral undamaged facilities, relocation which have affected other port business. Amelia River, the cost of dredging the channel outs. part of a larger network that is of facilities out of floodplains, “We attracted a new customer with plywood would not be borne by the USACE. Neither the “For routine activities, this impractical or uneconomical to demolition of structures, or from Asia, but then it went on hold after one ship city nor the port agreed to be responsible for that will be the only public notice relocate, such as a road. In such other types of projects to miti- last year because of a trade war,” Ragucci told cost, and the channel was not moved at that time. provided. Other activities, cases, FEMA must also examine gate future disaster damages. In the OHPA board. “Same thing happened when When discussions about moving the channel and those involving facilities the possible effects of not restor- the course of developing project we attracted a metals importer from Europe, and began again this year, OHPA, which is the federal that do not meet the four cri- ing the facility, minimizing flood- proposals, subsequent public then the tariffs hit Europe on steel, and we haven’t sponsor of the channel, has said it would not bear teria, are required to undergo plain or wetland impacts, and notices will be published if neces- had a ship yet. They’re waiting to come back. They the financial responsibility of dredging the channel more detailed review, includ- determining both that an over- sary as more specific information will be back.” if it is reopened. ing study of alternate locations. riding public need for the facility becomes available.” Ragucci said he has been working with Schuyler Branham said he met with City Attorney Subsequent public notices clearly outweighs the Executive Questions should be direct- Line Navigation, which ships food overseas as part Tammi Bach, who agreed to prepare an agreement regarding such projects will be Order requirements to avoid the ed to FEMA-R4EHP@fema. of foreign aid. He said if the Port of Fernandina in which the city would agree to be responsible for published if necessary as more floodplain or wetland, and that dhs.gov. Comments should be is selected, food would be shipped by rail from the cost of dredging if the Corps ever reopened specific information becomes the site is the only practicable sent in writing by Nov. 20 to producers in the Midwest to the port, where it the channel. available. alternative. The State of Florida U.S. Department of Homeland would be loaded into containers and picked up Decommissioning the channel is also an option, “In many cases, an applicant and local officials will confirm Security, Federal Emergency by Schuyler to be shipped overseas. Schuyler and Fernandina Beach Marina Advisory Board may have started facility restora- to FEMA that proposed actions Management Agency – Region IV recently took 500 containers on one ship to the member Joe Blanchard asked the OHPA board to tion before federal involvement. comply with all applicable state - EHP, 3003 Chamblee Tucker Middle East, so it could “dramatically transform consider beginning the process of requesting the Even if the facility must undergo and local floodplain management Rd, Atlanta, GA 30341-4112. the business” of the port, according to Ragucci. Corps to do that. Sturgess advised Blanchard he “It’s starting to gel,” he said of business at the should have the MAB send a formal letter with port. “We are projecting 10 to 12 ships a month that request to the OHPA board. for 2020, so we are going to be in very good shape. Payments In Lieu Of Taxes from the port to tion has done what the Parks & voted to recommend moving for- Continued from 1A That’s really good for our obligations. It’s going to the city of Fernandina Beach were also discussed. PARK Recreation Advisory Committee ward with the project and nobody allow us to hire some additional people going into When the port expanded in the 1980s, a large city’s Future Land Use Map that asked in order to address issues. has ever once given us instruc- next year as well. We’re very optimistic about swath of property was removed from the tax rolls, allowed the Amelia Bluff subdivi- “Last time we were together tion from your direction and say, 2020 and we’re counting on … (President Trump) resulting in lost revenue for the city of Fernandina sion to be built. … I told you we were going to ‘We want you to take this direc- to favorably conclude the negotiations with China, Beach. The city and port negotiated an agreement “I’m getting a lot of flack be working in the meantime to tion, instead of that direction.’ If because that will unleash the floodgates on some at the time for OHPA to pay $50,000 per year to because people have lost faith make changes where we could to that had happened, maybe things of these customers that are anxious to bring criti- help offset those lost revenues, but over the years (over) the machinations of our try and lessen the environmental would be in a different place than cal commodities into the Southeast but can’t do some OHPA commissioners have balked at mak- government at the local level. impact of the project, and we’ve where we are now, but ultimate- it right now.” ing the payments. In fact, earlier this year, OHPA That’s the flack I’m getting,” done that,” Morrison said. “The ly we rely on you guys to tell us The OHPA board discussed a replacement for again said it does not plan to continue making the Kegler said. “Personally, I like retention pond area that every- what you all want. What we pro- Laura DiBella, who resigned as executive direc- annual payment to the city indefinitely. the park. I voted for it. However, one was concerned about, under- vided you, I think, is what you tor of the port in October. DiBella was paid by the Earlier this year, Bach offered a deal to one of the things that bothers me standably, is reduced by 7,000 said you wanted.” Nassau County Economic Development Board, Branham: OHPA commissioners would make the is that my community members square feet in size and we’ve In the end, the committee but OHPA contributed $10,000 a year toward 2019 payment, and then the city and OHPA could don’t feel like this was a fair pro- limited the number of trees that voted 4-1 to reconsider its rec- DiBella’s salary. negotiate a new agreement. Instead, OHPA com- cess. I want the park, to be hon- have been cut down by 30%. ommendation of the park plan, Fullwood said the port cannot afford to hire a missioners voted to make the 2019 and 2020 pay- est, but, to me, the bigger issue “I feel, regardless of what with member Joy Behan casting replacement for DiBella, because a full-time port ments – but no more after that. … is the democratic process, the happens at the City Commission the dissenting vote. Chairwoman director salary would cost OPHA between $75,000 At the Wednesday, Nov. 13, meeting, Branham feeling that everybody has their, meeting next week, we have done Theresa Duncan did not attend and $150,000. told the board that “the ball is in the city’s court,” that the process is open, fair, and what we said we were going to the meeting. Members asked for Ragucci offered to act as port director at no and that he has asked Bach to bring that offer to that everybody has a voice.” do, and I feel like we have deliv- the matter to be removed from the charge to OHPA, but board members expressed the City Commission. Several members of the public ered to you what we said we were agenda of the City Commission concerns about possible conflicts Ragucci could The OHPA board also elected officers for spoke at the advisory committee going to deliver. I think we have meeting set for Tuesday, Nov. have acting as port director. 2019-20. Fullwood was elected chair, Mike Cole meeting, again expressing envi- listened to what the public has 19, but City Commissioner Chip They also weren’t in favor of an offer from Rick was elected vice chair, and Scott Hanna was ronmental concerns as well as said and made adjustments to the Ross told the News-Leader he Ferrin, vice president of TranSystem’s Maritime elected as treasurer. Committee heads were also issues with the location of the plan as comments have come in. does not believe the matter will Group, which provides engineering services to the assigned: Security, Fullwood; Customs House, park. Some of the speakers said “We’ve tried to be as con- be removed because his fellow port, to take over DiBella’s duties at the firm’s rate Carrol Franklin; Economic Development, Cole; they believe the public was not siderate to that as possible, but commissioners want to vote on of $270 per hour. Emergency Management, Franklin; Technical involved in the process of approv- ultimately, we were taking direc- it. He did not say whether he OHPA attorney Jeb Branham said he would Coordination, Hanna; TPO, Cole; Chamber ing the park plans. tion from you all and to this point, believes the commission will vote research the legal implications of having Ragucci of Commerce – East, Sturgess; Chamber of Benjamin Morrison of 8 Flag even as recently as the last time to move forward with the park. act as port director while the board looks into its Commerce – West, Franklin. Playscapes said his organiza- we were all together, you all [email protected]

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The well- Steve Nicklas It’s again one VOICE OF THE PEOPLE represented committee worked dili- of those situations gently, through months of workshops where a few bad people have ruined and public testimony. things for everyone. Some parts of waterfront stage that could feature open-air concerts and many The beaches have come under the beach resemble campgrounds Park plan vs. working waterfront other events including fishing tournaments, and these events scrutiny after several recent inci- with tents erected along the sand On Aug. 6, the City Commission unanimously voted to will not negatively affect the traffic flow or the parking issues. dents. In separate instances, beach- dunes. The beach was never intend- move forward with plans for a waterfront park that would We need to increase the parking on the working waterfront goers were struck by cars in areas ed to be a campground. remove or relocate much of the parking in lots A & B at the and create a waterfront park on the south side of the marina! where driving is permitted. These Beach driving/parking is more foot of Centre Street. The view from our waterfront is spec- Kevin P. McCarthy unfortunate incidents drew much cherished, a right. The biggest tacular and it would make a great location for a park. There Fernandina Beach attention and jumpstarted pro-safety stretches of drivable beach are at is just one problem. The city of Fernandina Beach will have efforts by city and county officials. Peters Point and at American Beach. just spent over $10 million building a state-of-the-art marina In the city, an entirely new Also, the scenic state park at the that will accommodate up to 100 vessels that will open in the The Dec. 7 Medicare deadline department has been created to sound end of Amelia Island allows spring of 2020. Fernandina Harbor Marina has been operating People with Medicare have until Saturday, Dec. 7, to select monitor the beaches there – most beach driving/parking. for the last 20 or more years with only about 50% of its slips their Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan coverage notably, the beachfront parking area Cars and trucks will likely be available for rent because of silting issues. Now, for the first for 2020. To ensure you have the right Medicare plan in place at Sadler Road. The city reportedly restricted from driving on the county time in decades, we will have a fully functioning marina with come January 1 of next year, it’s important to focus on these will have eight workers in the new beaches at night due to the nesting 100% availability. We are hoping that by next spring we will four key questions: department to patrol/oversee the of sea turtles during certain times. be able to fill most of the slips at least during the transient • Are my doctors in network? Use online tools to confirm beaches in its jurisdiction. The city has already restricted beach season or what I call the “human migration” season for the which doctors and hospitals are in a plan’s network. A licensed Modifications have already been parking at Sadler Road at night. boaters that travel up and down the Intracoastal Waterway. health insurance agent can also help you see if a specific doc- made at the beachfront park in front This is somewhat understandable. There are 14,000 vessels that pass by the shores of Amelia tor or hospital is in a plan’s network and taking new patients, of Sliders Seaside Grill, with obnox- However, placing laborious regula- Island each season in their migration. The marina also will and determine what’s in network if you’re a seasonal resident. ious signs on large pilings designat- tions on residents who are rightfully see the return of at least thirty businesses that will again call • Are my prescription drugs covered? Although Original ing parking spaces. It seems to be a using the beaches in lawful capaci- Fernandina Harbor Marina home. There are also many other Medicare does not cover most prescription drugs, many kneejerk reaction, and a costly one ties is unappealing, and unattractive. businesses that will service the vessels at the marina. All Medicare Advantage plans include prescription drug cover- at that. Let’s incorporate this into the new these businesses are tourism related and tourism on Amelia age, or you can sign up for a Part D Prescription Drug Plan The approach taken by county regulations. Island has become our number one industry. separately. A licensed sales agent can look up the medications officials has been much more mea- Steve Nicklas is a financial adviser We will soon see the American Cruise Line ships tying up you would like covered and help you estimate what the cost sured, and reasonable (and less for a U.S. brokerage firm who lives at the marina once again, and beginning next year we will see of each drug would be on a plan. costly). The data and findings of the and works on Amelia Island. He is another cruise ship company calling on the Port of Fernandina. • What new, innovative benefits are available? Beyond beach committee will be delivered at also an award-winning columnist. The Victory Cruise Line operates two ships, each is 286 vision, hearing and dental coverage, if you aim to become the county commission meeting at 6 His columns appear regularly in feet and will carry up to 200 passengers, with a third vessel healthier, look for fitness program benefits as many Medicare p.m. this Monday. several newspapers in North Florida under construction. All these vessels will spend the day in Advantage plans offer a gym membership. If you travel or County commissioners will not and South Georgia, and on his web- Fernandina, and they will often resupply during their stay. appreciate technology, virtual doctor visits are helpful when make a decision at the meeting, site, www.SteveNicklasMarketplace. All these businesses will attract hundreds of passengers each you can’t see a doctor right away. Most Medicare Advantage however. They will simply hear and com. He has also published a book, All day. plans now offer transportation to doctor appointments and digest the findings and recommenda- About Money, consisting of some of There are also three very popular restaurants that border the gym, when a fitness center membership is offered as a tions of the committee. It appears the his favorite columns over the past 20 parking lots A & B. To say the least, the “working waterfront” plan benefit. committee will suggest restricting years. The book is available at local of Fernandina Beach will soon be busier than we have ever • What if I’m still working? If you or your spouse have all camping on the county beaches as stores and on Amazon.com. He can be seen! The access point for most of the marina is from the health insurance from an employer, you may be able to delay well as driving/parking at night. reached at (904) 753-0236. north and south of Brett’s Waterway Café and parking lots A enrolling in Medicare until the employment or the coverage The committee consisted of coun- [email protected] & B are on the north and south of Brett’s Waterway Café. If stops. At that point, you would be entitled to a special enroll- a park is built to replace a large portion of both parking lots A ment period of up to eight months to sign up for Medicare & B, this will severely impact the accessibility of the working without incurring any late penalties. Talk with your employer HOW TO WRITE US ~ Letters must include writer’s name, address and telephone waterfront that is Fernandina Harbor Marina. to find out how your coverage works with Medicare. number for verification. Writers are normally limited to one letter in a 30-day The marina operates as an enterprise fund and is expected While the clock is ticking until the Dec. 7 Medicare annual period. No political endorsements the week before an election. No poems will to be self-supportive. But with limited parking available for enrollment deadline, remember you’re not alone. Take advan- be published. Letters should be typed or printed. Not all letters are published. the boat owners and operators, it will be difficult to rent the tage of resources including licensed sales agents and websites Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 16766, Fernandina Beach, FL, slips and therefore become a continuing burden on the taxpay- such as medicare.gov and www.humana.com/medicare. You 32035. Email: [email protected]. ers. Parking lots D & C, that are located just south of Atlantic can also call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) (or TTY: Visit us online at fbnewsleader.com Seafood, are much larger than lots A & B. This weekend, the 1-877-486-2048) 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or call Pétanque Tournament was held in lots D & C and was again Humana at 1-800-213-5286 (TTY: 711) 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local a great success. Most of the boaters who I have spoken with time seven days a week. agree that creating a full-service park in lots C & D would be Deb Galloway, president a much better choice. This park could include restrooms and a Humana North Florida Medicare

VIEWPOINT / City Commissioner Chip Ross / Fernandina Beach The park proposed for Simmons Road ometimes, well-meaning people get will talk the conservation lease recreation land without putting the ques- reached, the St. Johns River Water Management caught up in the moment and find them- land talk, but not walk it. If tion up for a balloted referendum vote. In addi- District requires storm water management. The selves on a path they really didn’t mean commissioners are going tion, I have asked the city attorney to give an currently planned disturbance exceeds 28,000 Sto go down. The path to the creation of to request a tax increase to opinion on how the City Commission can put a square feet, which creates the need for large the Simmons Road Park began with a $200,000 fund a bond debt to preserve “no development easement” on all city-owned storm water dry retention ponds. An ADA acces- matching grant opportunity in search of a modest, land, then they should be recreation and conservation land in perpetuity. sible nature trail a half-mile in length alone would ADA-compliant, nature-friendly community park committed to preserving To the best of my knowledge, the current trigger the requirements for storm water man- to serve city residents in the southern part of the land. final proposed park plan was submitted to the agement. city. The proposed concept was to include a small In conducting a search city’s Technical Committee for construction by a The Parks and Recreation Master Plan parking area, restrooms, a picnic pavilion, a small of how the city acquired local architect and the Parks director BEFORE it states: “Many of the city’s parks appear tired and nature-oriented play area and a short walking Ross the park’s property, it was was given to the Parks and Recreation Advisory dated and are need of capital improvements and path. Unfortunately, the grant funding never hap- discovered that it actually Committee for review. No naturalist or other facility upgrades.” There are presently NINE pened. Since impact fees would now completely belonged to the Golf Course experts in nature trails were consulted, and public playgrounds in the city. On Veterans fund the park, the playground quietly increased Enterprise Fund. The fund purchased this prop- the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Day, I toured them all. The three playgrounds substantially in size, and a large pavilion was erty for approximately $155,000 in 1996 and received the final engineering drawings at one on Nassau County School Board property were added. In the end, the park (on environmentally borrowed the money to make the purchase. The meeting without being given the plan to review gated and inaccessible. All city playgrounds sensitive land) quietly morphed into a project that city golf course is frequently criticized for not prior to the meeting. The committee was given were open where I also checked the associated will require the removal of more than 90 trees being profitable and not being able to pay its debt no opportunity to modify the plan. And possible restrooms. One restroom was locked, and the and approximately an acre of wildlife habitat. and cover its expenses. Without paying the Golf alternative sites for both the playground and rest were hygienically challenged. The park Rather than attempt to keep a natural setting, Enterprise Fund for the use of this land in perpe- nature trail were dismissed without any investi- complaints that I have received most frequently an architect was enlisted to design the park’s tuity, the city would be improperly using city golf gation or discussion. concern our public restrooms. They are either “nature trail” rather than a naturalist. And since course fund assets and monies. Access to recreational facilities by citizens locked or not clean. The question needs to be several significant issues were ignored in the Within a half-mile radius of the proposed park with disabilities is both legally required and addressed as to why we are building more recre- development of the park’s design, a bitter, divi- there are 657 houses. Only 18% of those houses should be rightfully given. The current parks ational facilities if the city is unwilling or unable sive social media “war” erupted pitting the ADA- are in the city, the other 82% are in the county. master plan states “public/private partner- to maintain its current playgrounds, parks, and compliant playground advocates against advocates Yet the city is paying 100% of the cost of con- ships have already proven to be successful in restrooms? for preserving environmentally sensitive lands. struction and the upkeep of the proposed facility. Fernandina Beach. The Pirates Playground, Finally, all five current city commissioners I originally voted to fund this park. However, The county does not give the city any money to created as a partnership between the city and have vociferously and repeatedly stated that because of information that has become available, build, maintain, or replace our many recreational 8 Flags Playscapes Inc., has been extremely one of their top two priorities is a waterfront I believe it is time to hit the pause button and facilities. Often, these facilities are used by popular and is a great example of a partnership. 8 park (the other being land conservation). What consider the following issues. county residents at no cost. If this project moves Flags Playscapes, Inc. is a community nonprofit the commission has been largely silent about is Recently, by a unanimous vote, the city com- forward, shouldn’t the county contribute at least that started specifically to create a playground how the city is going to pay for the waterfront missioners voted to increase taxes to fund buying 80% to the project and to the ongoing upkeep? for children of all abilities. Their mission has park. I have always assumed that a large portion environmentally sensitive lands – conservation The city’s Comprehensive Plan was wea- expanded to enhancement of the community of the funding would come from the Parks and land. At the City Commission’s 2019 January ponized by opposing sides. Those advocating through the development of recreational environ- Recreation Impact Fee Fund. In the next few visioning session, the commissioners unani- preserving the land cite the sections limiting the ments that are universally accessible to all.” years, impact fees will likely drop off significantly mously directed the city manager to prepare a uses and preserving environmentally sensitive In a private meeting at his office, the architect due to the city reaching its build-out limit. If we comprehensive conservation plan that “protects land. Those advocating children’s playgrounds who designed the currently proposed Simmons continue to deplete the fund with $400,000 proj- all environmentally sensitive lands within the in the southern part of the city cite sections that Road park assured me that 8 Flags Playscapes ects that are not a priority, there will be no funds city.” In an email, the city attorney confirmed neighborhood parks should be created in the would work with the city no matter where any to build a waterfront park with impact fees. that the 6.2 acres of the proposed parkland was “underserved” southern part of the city. As the proposed parks were built. Unfortunately, the If we all hit the pause button to reassess the environmentally sensitive land. city attorney has opined: “The Comprehensive same architect then informed the Parks and situation the city may find that there are other, Engineering drawings submitted to the city’s Plan is not a bright-line, strict interpretation Recreation Advisory Committee that 8 Flags less costly, paths to follow that provide MORE Technical Review Committee for construction document with no fluidity or room for interpre- Playscapes WOULD NOT consider another opportunities for ADA-compliant recreational approval show the removal of more than 90 trees tation.” The translation? With the same set of location. facilities than just a single park. And we may find and at least an acre of wildlife habitat. No mitiga- facts, if you pick and choose carefully, you can Why will over 90 trees be removed for this that the loss of 90 trees and the destruction of tion plan or tree-planting plan was submitted. get the Comprehensive Plan to say anything. park? For every 1,000 square feet of active park environmentally sensitive land are unnecessary. As in the cases of Amelia Bluff, the Lime Street There is NO truth in the statement that the use (playground, pavilion, restroom, etc.), one The matter will be discussed at the Nov. 19 apartment complex, and the YMCA open space, land will someday be sold to developers for parking space must be provided. The size of City Commission meeting, where citizens can the City Commission will again allow a signifi- housing if the commissioners and Parks and the parking lot is driven by the size of the play- appear to give their voice to this discussion. In cant amount of environmentally sensitive land Recreation Advisory Committee members don’t ground and other amenities. When the threshold the meantime, I am available at [email protected] if to be developed. Once again, our commissioners vote for this project. The city CANNOT sell or of 9,000 square feet of ground disturbance is you wish to voice your questions or concerns.

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Nassau County Commissioners: City of Fernandina Beach Commissioners: Danny Leeper, District 1-Fernandina Beach, 261-8029 (h), 430-3868 (cell), email: [email protected] Mayor: Johnny Miller: 556-3299 (cell), email: [email protected] Aaron C. Bell, District 2- South Amelia Island, Nassauville, O’Neil, 451-4094 (cell), email: [email protected] Vice Mayor: Len Kreger: 432-8389 (home), email: [email protected] Pat Edwards, District 3-Yulee, 335-0260 (cell), email: [email protected] Phil Chapman: 624-5590 (cell), email: [email protected] Thomas R. Ford, District 4- Hilliard, Bryceville, Boulogne, Kingsferry, Nassau Oaks, 451-0766 (cell), email: [email protected] Mike Lednovich: 502-0650 (cell), email: [email protected] Justin M. Taylor, District 5-Callahan, West Yulee, 625-5624 (cell), email: [email protected] Chip Ross: 410-394-0220 (cell), email: [email protected]

NL Friday 11.15.indd 7 11/14/19 6:41 PM Friday, November 15, 2019 8A News-Leader / Fernandina Beach, Florida HOOPS DEBUT

PHOTOS COURTESY OF NASSAU PRIDE Nassau Pride Coach Dwane Joshua and his team during Saturday’s season opener in Mobile, Ala. The Pride made its debut in the American Basketball Association, and the team’s home opener is Saturday in Yulee. Pride’s home opener Saturday at Yulee High BETH JONES Joshua’s goal for each game is at least They’re going to come in and compete. News-Leader 20 assists and less than 10 turnovers. All of these guys on these other teams are “Within the first five minutes of the veterans, and a lot of our guys are fresh out The Nassau Pride got off to a rocky game, we had eight turnovers,” he said. “I of college. start in its debut Saturday in Mobile, Ala. had to get on their case a little bit. We did “I don’t expect everything to happen The American Basketball Association team a better job of taking care of the basketball. overnight, but I expect my guys to get bet- from Nassau County lost 112-106 to the We ran our plays all the way through. We ter every single night. I know it’s going to host Jesters. did a good job fighting back.” be a long journey ahead of us, and we’re “We played against the No. 3 team Darius Sharpe led the team with 25 going to have our bumps in the road. The in the ABA,” Pride Head Coach Dwane points, and Chris Williams had a double- most important thing is to stay together Joshua said. “My young guys came out a double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. and stay committed.” little slow. We ended up in a hole.” “I was very proud of their resilience, Joshua is looking forward to Saturday’s The Pride fell behind by double digits. their ability to handle adversity,” Joshua game, especially for one of his players, “I had to call a few timeouts, make a said. “Coming off a six-hour road trip, that’s Jeremy Schreiber, a graduate of Fernandina few adjustments,” Joshua said. “We ended extremely tough. They had to get the first- Beach High School. up fighting back, bringing the score down game jitters out. “The fans love him,” Joshua said. to six at halftime and led by two in third “If we had come out a little faster, it Joshua said the ABA is a very guard- quarter. could have been a different story.” driven league with high-scoring games. “It was a hard-fought game. Back and The Nassau Pride’s home opener is at 6 “We saw quite a few slam dunks over forth. I think my guys responded well.” p.m. Saturday at Yulee High School, 85375 the weekend,” Joshua said. For many members of the Pride, it was Miner Road. The team hosts the Pensacola The Pride will travel to Jacksonville their first ABA game. Lightning. on Dec. 1 to take on the Giants and return “So it was a culture shock,” Joshua said. “Pensacola has a few shooters,” Joshua home Dec. 7 for a rematch with the Mobile “The game speed was very, very fast for said. “They’re a very seasoned team. Jesters. The Tampa Bay Fury travels to them.” They’ve played together for a long time. Yulee Dec. 14. Tip-off is at 6 p.m.

t CROSS COUNTRY Pirates’ season ends at state meet Using the boys’ third- in what turned out to be fairly place finishes at their district weak district and regional quali- and regional championships, fying meets. Fernandina Beach High School Despite the optimism of boys cross country coach Bill their two third-place finishes, Beaumont set a goal of a top the best they could do at the 10 finish for Saturday’s state state championships was 19th championships. However, com- place out of the 32 teams in ing on the heels of last year’s the 2A classification. They did, seventh place, he worried this however, as some consolation, would be a bit of a stretch with again come in as the third best his very young team. team from their region. “The 2018 team was Kwaitkowski was the top anchored by three vet- Pirate runner in 37th place in eran, senior runners — John 17:02, just several seconds off Sorensen, Riley Dean and Riley his personal best set on a much Salmon. Over their four years flatter and faster course. Durr, on the team, they had grown closer to fully recovered from into strong, mature athletes,” a bout of the flu, was 57th in Beaumont said. “They learned 17:22. Gray was third man for how to handle the higher the team in 91st place in 17:55. HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS mileage and harder workouts Coria placed 154th in 18:47 Hoops Green and her teammates, the Harlem Globetrotters, bring the new “Pushing the Limits” World Tour to required to be competitive with Tribou completing the Jacksonville’s VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on Dec. 6. beyond our district and region. Pirate’s scoring in 184th place “Luckily, they were comple- in 19:32. Wilking was the sixth mented by talented but much but non-scoring Pirate, placing younger sophomores Steven 195th out the total 230 entries Durr, Caden Kwaitkowski and in a personal record time of Tommy Gray.” 19:51. Hoops’ dream coming true That trio’s expected im- Fully recovered and back provement this year never with the team since mid- BETH JONES Green said. I picked it up because of my their trick shot is. Blindfolded, in the quite materialized. Due to season, Beaumont summed it News-Leader older brother. I was always playing with stands. Whatever they decide to do, that’s health issues and growing up saying, “Putting everything and against guys. the shot they’ll attempt.” pains, plus a tragic interrup- into perspective, these kids Hoops Green is just the 15th female “Every day I get to do it. I have fun She’s hasn’t attempted her own record. tion into Beaumont’s coaching exceeded my wildest expecta- Harlem Globetrotter in the 94-year his- doing it. I’m a competitor, and I like to Yet. when he suffered a near-fatal tions. They are, after all, the tory of the team, and for the Kentucky girl compete. I challenge myself, and I chal- “I haven’t, but I need to. I want to,” she heart attack and then triple by- third best team in FBHS cross who followed her older brother into the lenge them. I’m always up for it.” said. “I’m known for my dribbling, but my pass surgery, the team fell a bit country history. sport, playing on the famous, world travel- Her teammates are like brothers. best shot is usually a half-court, backwards short of its goals. “Tommy, Will, Logan and ing basketball team is a dream job. “Or body guards,” she said. “They’re shot. I can usually make that pretty con- “True, we’re not happy Adam all had their best times at “I do what I love and what I’m pas- good guys.” sistently.” with how we did this year,” the state meet. With everyone, sionate about and I put smiles on people’s When a video of Green dribbling was The Globetrotters own 21 Guinness Kwaitkowski said. “But we plus JV runners John Ligeikis, faces,” she said. posted on Facebook, it grabbed the atten- World Records. know we can do better. It’s Orion Hocking and Steve She and her teammates will be in tion of the Globetrotters. And, the rest is And, as for the four-point shot, which hard to believe, when we’re Kunkle, back next year, we Jacksonville on Dec. 6 when the “Pushing history. the Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating younger runners, that plain, should have a very good team. the Limits” World Tour makes a stop at Green calls Jacksonville home now, the 10th anniversary of, Green said, “I old-fashioned hard work is “An added year of physical, the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. and she’s been a member of the east coast have that down.” not always the answer. Next mental and emotional matura- Game time is 7 p.m. team of the Harlem Globetrotters for four The Globetrotters have a new spin on season, we need to mature and tion will enable us to work at Green played college ball at the seasons. their magic circle pregame performance, show that smart work is just as that next harder level and thus University of Texas at El Paso and played The basketball team will be attempting which will involve a glow-in-the-dark bas- important.” get stronger. professionally in Spain, Mexico and the a world record in Jacksonville, something ketball, and there will also be a free post- Still, new talent in the form “Stronger runners are faster Czech Republic. the Globetrotters do at every game, Green game autograph session, where fans can of freshmen Will Coria and runners, so it will be fun watch- And, she’s used to playing with the said. meet the players. Logan Tribou, plus sophomore ing them develop and seeing guys. “Each game, the showman will be For information or to purchase tickets, Adam Wilking, allowed the boys if they can be the best team in “I actually feel like I’m in my element,” attempting it,” she said. “It’s whatever visit www.harlemglobetrotters.com. team to be very competitive Pirate cross country history.”

NEW Sports Fri.indd 1 11/14/19 2:31 PM Friday, November 15, 2019 SPORTS News-Leader 9A SPORTS SHORTS Henry sign unveiling The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners will hold an unveiling ceremo- ny for the long-awaited, customized sign hon- oring 2015 Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry, a graduate of Yulee High School cur- rently playing for the Tennessee Titans. The ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. today at the old Sheriff’s Administration Building, 50 Bobby Moore Circle. Henry will be in atten- dance. A second sign will be placed on the old elementary school property on U.S. 17, just north of Pages Dairy Road. $175 for all subsequent family registrants. Contact the county manager’s office at All registrants must also be members of 530-6010 for information. USLacrosse (the youth sport’s sanctioning body) at a cost of $35 per year. Autocross at airport The AINCYL plans to field youth teams SUBMITTED PHOTOS in the 8-year and under, 10-year and under, Faith Christian Academy’s all-conference selections include, from left, Mylee White (vol- The Jax Solo 2019 Autocross event No. 12-year and under and 14-year and under leyball), Derrick Curtis and Ty Anders (flag football) and Lani Powers (volleyball). 12 will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, age groups. All teams will play according to Nov. 16, at the Fernandina Beach Airport, boys youth lacrosse rules, which permits body 1316 Airport Road. It is sponsored by the contact and requires protective equipment. Sports Car Club of America Buccaneer However, girls may also register. Four named to conference team Region. Another event will be held Dec. 8. Visit the AINCYL website or Facebook Preregister at www.msreg.com/jaxsoloe12. page or email [email protected]. The Faith Christian conference. Powers and Mylee White were For tickets, visit www.motorsportreg.com. Academy Angels completed The Angels SECC All-Conference selec- Red Bull Night Riders their fall sports season. The brought home tions. Hannah McGlinchey, the Guns & Hoses Red Bull Night Riders will treat thousands varsity football team qualified the school’s first lone senior on last year’s team, The fifth annual Guns & Hoses Softball of Jacksonville Beach surf fans to one of the for the Southeastern Christian team trophy is attending the University of Tournament will take place on Jan. 11. The premier contests on the East Coast on Nov. Conference playoffs and fin- for the 2019-20 North Florida this fall. Fernandina Beach police and fire depart- 22. Six elite surfers will be given 15 minutes ished fourth in the league. school year. The FCA cross country ments, Nassau County Fire Rescue and each to pull their best trick under the moonlit Ty Anders and Derrick The var- team showed improvement and the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office will be sky during the nighttime competition. Curtis were recognized as sity and middle cut its time at every race as the participating to raise money to support local Towed at the wave by jet ski, the surfers SECC All-Conference players, school volleyball season progressed. The Angels programs like Shop with Cops and the Beyond are given the momentum to try to execute and Curtis was named to the teams showed showed a lot of heart and McGlinchey the Badges Scholarship program. their best aerial trick. all-tournament team. a lot of prom- finished strong. Zachary Yale The event will be held at the Ybor Alvarez Participants include former Championship FCA’s middle school football ise and com- finished fifth in the champion- fields on Bailey Road in Fernandina Beach. Tour surfer Cory Lopez; siblings and previous team qualified for the playoffs peted against teams with more ship race and was named to the There will be games, bounce houses and food Red Bull Night Riders winners Evan, Cody and finished second in the experience and depth. Leilani SECC All-Conference team. trucks on site until 4 p.m. and Tristan Thompson; New York’s Balaram Stack; and Eric Geiselman. The Thompson Hawks land in Jax brothers are Jacksonville Beach natives. GOLF TOURNAMENTS The USA Hawks, which include members PBR returns in January 14295’s major fundraiser every year. Last year, of the Jacksonville Axemen rugby team, will Knights of Columbus the 136 knights in the local council provided take on Cook Islands at 5 p.m. Nov. 16 on the Professional Bull Riders’ Pendleton Whisky The St. Michael Knights of Columbus 10th thousands of dollars to Nassau County charities rugby fields at the University of North Florida. Velocity Tour will buck into Jacksonville and annual charity golf tournament will be held Dec. as well as thousands of man hours of volunteer The teams are vying for an opportunity to VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena for the 6 on the Oak Marsh course at the Omni Amelia service. compete in the Rugby League World Cup in Jacksonville Invitational on Jan. 4. The action Island Plantation Resort. For information and to register for the event, England in 2121. starts at 7 p.m. This year’s event will include individual contact Tom Smeeton at 321-4139 or Bob Gerth Tickets, starting at $15, may be purchased awards along with a silent auction and raffle for at 491-0368 or email [email protected]. Wrestling club at the Box Office at the arena or online at various prizes. www.ticketmaster.com. Registration and pre-tournament warm-up The Fernandina Beach Wrestling Club is will begin at 10:30 a.m., and will be followed by Pearl Harbor memorial holding registration for the 2019-20 season in Play pickleball a shotgun start at noon. The format will be a The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4351 Building 22 (“The Pit”) at Fernandina Beach will host the Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Golf High School. It is open to children in kinder- Pickleball is offered at the Central Park captain’s choice scramble for four-person teams. multipurpose courts. Beginner play is at 3 p.m. Tournament on Dec. 7 at the Golf Club of North garten through eighth grade. Single entries are welcomed and will be paired Sundays; and social play with challenge court Hapton. A memorial ceremony will be held at Practices will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. with other contestants. at 4 p.m. Sundays. Women’s open play for all 11:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at noon. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Membership fee The entry fee is $150 and includes access to levels is at 8 a.m. Mondays; and advanced Players sign in from 10-11:30 a.m. is $100, and each grappler will need an AAU the golf range, lunch, golf, food and drinks after play (3.5+) with challenge court at 4 p.m. Cost is $80 per player and includes golf, range membership ($16 extended coverage), avail- tournament play is concluded. Mondays. balls and pork loin dinner. Mulligans are $10, and able at www.aauwrestling.net. For those not playing but coming for the Advanced play (3.0/3.5+) at 8 a.m. poker hand is $10. For information or to register, contact head after-tournament awards ceremony and food and Tuesdays with challenge court; social play Dinner and awards ceremony begin at 4:30 coach Abe Fernandez at (813) 701-4288 beverage, the cost is $35. (experienced beginners, 2.5 and 3.0) at 10 All tournament golfers are also entitled to p.m. at the post, located under the Shave Bridge. or [email protected] or coaches Jeremy Ferry at (919) 937-7712 or a.m. Tuesdays; and intermediate/advanced play at Oak Marsh a pre-tournament and post- All proceeds benefit the post’s veterans pro- (3.0/3.5+) with challenge court at 4 p.m. tournament round of golf at the discounted rate grams. Eric Kubatzke at 556-1684 or erickubatzke@ gmail.com. Wednesdays. of $50. For information, contact Al Lorenston at 583- Men’s open play for all levels is offered This annual event is the local Knights Council 2424 or email [email protected]. at 8 a.m. Thursdays. Intermediate/advanced Lacrosse registration play (3.0/3.5+) is at 8 a.m. Fridays; and social Registration is open for the Amelia Island play (experienced beginners, 2.5 and 3.0) at 2019-20 SCHOOL SCHEDULES Nassau County Youth Lacrosse’s 2020 spring 10 a.m. Fridays. No scheduled group play on season. Register children at www.ameliais- Saturdays. landlacrosse.org. Annual registration fees Visit www.fbpickleball.com to determine FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Jan. 27 HARVEST COMMUNITY 6:00 Dec. 3 BAKER COUNTY 7:00 Boys Basketball Jan. 29 RCSA** 6:00 Dec. 6 at Bolles 5/6:00 for the season are $200 for the first child and playing level. Nov. 21 PRESEASON (P. Vedra) 7:30 Jan. 31 ST. JOHNS COUNTRY 6:00 Dec. 10 at Callahan 5:30/7 Nov. 22 PRESEASON (Wolfson) 7:30 * District ** Seniors Dec. 16 HILLIARD 5:30/7 Nov. 26 at Baldwin 5:30/7:00 Dec. 17 at Baker County 7:00 Nov. 29 CORNERSTONE 6/7:30 YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Dec. 18 FERNANDINA BEACH 5:30/7 Dec. 3 at Episcopal 5:30/7 Girls Weightlifting Jan. 9 CALLAHAN 5:30/7 Dec. 7 BAKER COUNTY 6/7:30 Nov. 25 FERNANDINA BEACH 5:30 Jan. 10 at Hilliard 5:30/7 Dec. 10 at Hilliard 4:30/7:30 Dec. 11 PAXON 4:30 Jan. 16 at Fernandina Beach 5:30/7 Dec. 13 MIDDLEBURG 6/7:30 Dec. 12 at Nease 6:00 Jan. 21 B team semis at Hilliard 5:30/7 Dec. 17 at St. Johns 7:00 Dec. 16 at Ridgeview 3:00 Jan. 22 A team semis at FBMS 5:30/7 Dec. 19 CAMDEN JV 4:30 Dec. 18 at Creekside 5:00 Jan. 24 BOYS FINALS 5:30/7 Dec. 19-20 JOHNNY T. SMITH Jan. 9 O. PARK, RIDGEVIEW 6:00 Jan. 3 at Keystone Heights 6/7:30 Jan. 14 NEASE, FBHS 6:00 YULEE MIDDLE SCHOOL Jan. 4 at Crescent City 5:00 Jan. 25 District at Atlantic Coast 11:00 Girls Basketball Jan. 7 at West Nassau 6/7:30 Jan. 31-Feb. 1 Region meet Nov. 19 at Bolles 5/6:00 Jan. 9 at River City 6/7:30 Feb. 14-15 State meet at Arnold High Nov. 22 CHARLTON COUNTY 5:30 Jan. 10 YULEE 4:30/7:30 Dec. 2 at Charlton County 5:30 Jan. 14 at Middleburg 6/7:30 YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Dec. 3 BAKER COUNTY 5:30 Jan. 17 BALDWIN 6/7:30 Boys Soccer Dec. 6 BOLLES 5/6:00 Jan. 21 at Yulee 4:30/7:30 Nov. 19 WEST NASSAU 7:20 Dec. 10 CALLAHAN 5:30/7 Jan. 23 HILLIARD 4:30/7:30 Nov. 21 at Orange Park 6:30 Dec. 16 at Hilliard 5:30/7 Jan. 24 KEYSTONE HEIGHTS 7:30 Nov. 25 at Fernandina Beach 7:20 Dec. 17 at Baker County 5:30 Jan. 28 WEST NASSAU 6/7:30 Dec. 5 at Paxon 7:20 Dec. 18 at Fernandina Beach 5:30/7 Jan. 30 at Baker County 6/7:30 Dec. 13 at Providence 7:20 Jan. 9 at Callahan 5:30/7 Jan. 31 ST. JOHNS 7:30 Dec. 16 BALDWIN 5:30 Jan. 10 HILLIARD 5:30/7 Feb. 4 at Wolfson 5:30/7 Dec. 19 FERNANDINA BEACH 5:30 Jan. 16 FERNANDINA BEACH 5:30/7 Feb. 6 JV at Camden 4:30 Jan. 7 SANDALWOOD 7:20 Jan. 21 B team semis at Callahan 5:30/7 Feb. 7 RIVER CITY 6/7:30 Jan. 10 at Episcopal 7:20 Jan. 22 A TEAM SEMIS 5:30/7 Feb. 10, 12, 14 District at Raines Jan. 15 at Bishop Kenny 6:00 Jan. 24 Girls finals at Fernandina 5:30/7 Jan. 21 ORANGE PARK 6:30 FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Jan. 24 at Stanton 6:30 YULEE MIDDLE SCHOOL Wrestling Jan. 27 UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN 7:20 Girls and Boys Soccer Dec. 6-7 Arlington Optimist 8/9:30 Jan. 28 at Fletcher 7:20 Nov. 13 Girls at Bolles 4:00 Dec. 14 DUAL IN THE DUNES 9:30 Nov. 13 BOLLES (boys) 5:00 Dec. 17 COUNTY 5:00 YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Nov. 14 FERNANDINA BEACH 5:30/7 Dec. 20-21 at Yulee duals 8/9:30 Boys Basketball Nov. 18 CALLAHAN 5:30/7 Jan. 6 District duals at Episcopal 10:00 Nov. 19-21 Preseason at Baldwin 6:30 Nov. 20 BOLLES (girls) 5:00 Jan. 10-11 at Joe Bees Memorial, Yulee Nov. 25 at Seacoast Christian 6:30 Nov. 20 Boys at Bolles 4:00 Jan. 15 BISHOP KENNY (seniors) 7:30 Dec. 2 at Hope Christian 6/7:30 Nov. 22 TRINITY CHRISTIAN 5:30/7 Jan. 18 at Westside Round Robin 10:00 Dec. 4 at River City 4:30/7:30 Nov. 25 HILLIARD 5:30/7 Jan. 24-25 at Terry Parker duals 8/9:30 Dec. 10 BALDWIN 6/7:30 Dec. 2 at Callahan 5:30/7 Feb. 3 TERRY PARKER 6:00 Dec. 13 at Harvest Community 6:00 Dec. 3 at Trinity Christian 4/4:00 Feb. 7-8 at Clay Rotary 2:30/9:30 Dec. 16 HILLIARD 4:30/7:30 Dec. 5 at Fernandina Beach 5:30/7 Feb. 12 at Englewood quad 5:30 Dec. 17 at Creekside 6/7:30 Dec. 9 at Hilliard 5:30/7 Feb. 17 District at Yulee 10:00 Dec. 19-20 at Johnny T. Smith at FBHS Dec. 12 BOYS SEMIFINALS 5:30/7 Feb. 28-29 Region at Wakulla Jan. 7 at Hilliard 4:30/7:30 Dec. 13 Girls semifinals at FBMS 5:30/7 March 6-7 State at Kissimmee Jan. 9 at Ed White* 5:30/7 Dec. 17 Finals at Callahan 5:30/7 Jan. 10 at Fernandina Beach* 4:30/7:30 FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Jan. 13 CORNERSTONE 6/7:30 FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL Girls Basketball Jan. 15 BRADFORD 5:30/7 Girls Basketball Nov. 18 at Terry Parker 6:30 Jan. 16 at Trinity Christian 5:30/7 Dec. 2 HILLIARD 5:30/6:30 Nov. 22 at Providence 7:00 Jan. 18 ST. JOSEPH 5:30/7 Dec. 5 CALLAHAN 5:30/6:30 Nov. 29 at UC holiday tourney TBD Jan. 21 FERNANDINA* 4:30/7:30 Dec. 10 at Bolles 5/6:30 Nov. 30 at UC holiday tourney TBD Jan. 23 HOPE CHRISTIAN 6/7:30 Dec. 12 at Charlton County 5:30 Dec. 2 at First Coast 6:00 Jan. 27 HARVEST COMMUNITY 6:00 Dec. 18 YULEE 5:30/6:30 Dec. 4 at Ribault 7:00 Jan. 29 RIVER CITY (seniors) 4:30/7:30 Dec. 19 at Baker County 5:30 Dec. 10 at Hilliard 6:00 Jan. 30 at Baldwin 5:30/7 Jan. 8 BOLLES 5/6:00 Dec. 11 at Bolles 7:00 Feb. 1 CREEKSIDE 4:30/6 Jan. 9 at Hilliard 5:30/6:30 Dec. 16 WEST NASSAU 7:00 Feb. 3 at Stanton 5:30/7 Jan. 13 CHARLTON COUNTY 5:30 Dec. 19 at First Coast holiday tourney Feb. 6 at Paxon* 5:30/7 Jan. 14 at Callahan 5:30/7 Dec. 21 at First Coast holiday tourney Feb. 7 at West Nassau* 6/7:30 Jan. 16 at Yulee 5:30/6:30 Jan. 3 at Bishop Snyder 6:00 * District Jan. 21 JV semis at CMS 5:30/7 Jan. 7 ORANGE PARK 7:00 Jan. 22 Varsity semis at YMS 5:30/7 Jan. 10 YULEE 6:00 YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Jan. 24 COUNTY FINALS 5:30/7 Jan. 13 at Trinity Christian 6:00 Wrestling Jan. 14 at University Christian 6:00 Dec. 5 at Camden JV round robin FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL Jan. 18 BISHOP SNYDER 5:00 Dec. 6-7 at Cam Brown Seminole Classic Boys Basketball Jan. 21 at Yulee 6:00 Dec. 11 QUAD MEET Dec. 2 at Hilliard 5:30/7 Jan. 23 HILLIARD 6:00 Dec. 13 at Friday Knight Lights, Oakleaf Dec. 5 at Callahan 5:30/7 Jan. 24 PAXON 6:00 Dec. 14 at Dual in the Dunes, FBHS Dec. 10 BOLLES 5/6:30 Jan. 27 LEE 6:00 Dec. 17 County at FBHS Dec. 12 at Charlton County 7:00 Jan. 31 TRINITY (homecoming) 6:00 Dec. 20-21 YULEE DUALS Dec. 18 at Yulee 5:30/7 Feb. 3, 5, 7 District at Raines Jan. 3-4 at Devil Dog IBT, South Carolina Dec. 19 at Baker County 6:45 Jan. 6 at district duals, Episcopal Jan. 8 at Bolles 5/6:30 YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Jan. 8 RAINES, BISHOP SNYDER Jan. 9 HILLIARD 5:30/7 Girls Basketball Jan. 10-11 BATTLE OF THE BORDER Jan. 13 CHARLTON COUNTY 7:00 Nov. 18 at Raines* 5:30/7 Jan. 16 at regional duals Jan. 14 CALLAHAN 5:30/7 Nov. 22 at ICA 6:00 Jan. 22 CHARLTON, E. WHITE, BK Jan. 16 YULEE 5:30/7 Dec. 2 STANTON 5:30/7 Jan. 24-25 at North Metro, Atlanta Jan. 21 JV semis at HMS 5:30/7 Dec. 4 at RCSA 6:00 Jan. 29 at Fleming Island Jan. 22 VARSITY SEMIS 5:30/7 Dec. 6 WEST NASSAU* 5:30/7 Jan. 31-Feb. 1 at Wakulla ITB Jan. 24 County finals at YMS 5:30/7 Dec. 10 at ICA 7:30 Feb. 4 at University Christian Dec. 11 at Bishop Snyder 6/7:30 Feb. 8 JV REGIONAL OPEN FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL Dec. 13 at Harvest Community 6:00 Feb. 12 FLETCHER (seniors) Boys and Girls Soccer Dec. 16 HILLIARD 6:00 Feb. 14-15 JV state invite, Osceola High Nov. 18 HILLIARD 5:30/7 Dec. 18 at Englewood 5:30/7 Feb. 17 IBT DISTRICT Nov. 21 at Camden County 4/5:00 Dec. 19 at Baldwin 6:30 Feb. 28-29 Region at Wakulla Nov. 22 at Bolles 4/4:00 Jan. 7 at Hilliard Find The6:00 MarchNews-Leader 5-7 State at Kissimmee on theDec. 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Concours A Dale Reigle First: Dylan Rocher and Third: Kasia Sliz and Eric Moutard Hector Herrera Second: Damien Hureau Third: Jim Weinsier and and Florent Genevois Jeff Malone Third: Claudy Weibel and Mark Greenberg; Didier Consolante BB Chagneau and Michel Durand First: Gary Weeks and Jim Fifth: Chrissy Lion and Dellapenna Julien Lamour; Stephane Second: David Katz and Robineau and Shuchi Verma; Gerard van der Werf Philippe Quintals and Florent Vinals; Brice Questel and Concours B Cedric Cappelli First: Peter Mathis and Ziggy Kessouagni Consolante A Second: Leo Fleitas and First: Roy Gobsby and Oscar Lopez Bradd Fisher Third: Christian Cazanave Second: Sidi Moahmed and Eric Bovet-Morinon; Bah and Salem Salem Gilles Canesse and Alex Third: Francis Cheru and Canesse Gerard Reuther Fifth: Patrick Delpuech and Third: Menzina Marc Amaral; Scott Sheehan Churchman and Wilfried and Heather Chron; Richard Afopa Léger and Francine Jetté; Tish Harris and Gina Teator Consolante AA First: Lucien Rakotojaona Consolante C and Steve Matzkiin First: Laetitia Angellini and Second: Yvonn Rocca and Marie Josée Gomez Pierrick Jouan Second: Wendy Wessels and Mark Edison Concours AA Third: Andre Strong and First: Frank Fromont and Cynthia Stroud Participants of the Alain Brunette Third: Earl Lovell and Mike Pétanque Amelia Island Second: Abderrahim El Owens Open, held over the week- Hadi and Rafik Blida end in Fernandina Beach, Third: Juan Garcia and Consolante CC are pictured above. It is the Pascal Corchia; Marco First: Javier Martinez largest petanque event in Pellerin and Didier Loubat Garza and Genaro the Americas and welcomes Fifth: Cyrille Cardona Palazuelas players and spectators from and Michel Gwinner; Claude Second: Valerie Hodson around the world. Hosted Ferrand and Dominique and Michel Pujol by the Amelia Island Boules Valissant; Marc Quilici Club, with support of United and Juan Hernandez; Concours BB Pétanque and the city of David Fournier and Bruno First: Songmi Keating and Fernandina Beach, play John Roberson Tommasini took place alongside the riv- Second: John Harris and erfront and at the corner of Consolante B Carl Motschiedler First: Evan Dawnson and Third: Cesar Maksoud and North Second and Broome Aaron Macgregor Florence Chauvet; Robert streets. Second: Debby Reigle and Houghton and Joe LaTorre SPECIAL PHOTO

SERVICING ALL MAJOR BRANDS PARTS SERVICE 10am – 3pm 8am – 4:30pm Monday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Wednesday, Friday Thursday, Friday 904.249.4426 1324 South 14th Street, Suite 3 • Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 www.atlanticcoastappliance.com PHOTOS BY PEG DAVIS/NEWS-LEADER [email protected] Competitors in the Pétanque Amelia Island Open in action, top and above.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019 NEWS-LEADER / FERNANDINA BEACH, FL ▼ HOME TOUR Couple waited 13 years for home with perfect views MORGAN WAAS her time and the owner of four Special to the News-Leader shrimp boats. Dee Dee was also an avid icketholders for this protector of local history. She year’s Holiday Home fought the demolition of the Tour will have an train depot, the construction of Topportunity to see a a bridge that would have con- part of the Historic District not nected St. Marys, Ga. to Old usually seen – the far north Town, and was deeply involved end of Third Street that over- in both the local Historical looks the Port of Fernandina. Society and the Restoration The home owned by Charles Commission. She was also a and Kathleen Maier as well as leading figure in the organiza- Lou and Catherine Tharin’s tion of the Shrimp Boat Races, home that was profiled in an annual event that eventually Wednesday’s News-Leader both grew into what we know as overlook the busy port, which the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp the couples delight in watching. Festival. The Maiers lived in Fernan- Chuck and Kathy contribute dina Beach’s Historic District to that history as well. Charles for 13 years before they moved was involved in maritime busi- into their dream house at 421 ness for 40 years, working in N. Third St., where they have the Coast Guard, at a shipyard, spent 18 more years. The and as a “boat doctor” managing whole time they lived in that repairs for boats in dry dock. first house, they were keeping Chuck has been enamored with an eye on their current one, boats his entire life, and his LIBBY WILKES/SPECIAL waiting for it to be for sale. Now love of boats shows throughout Visitors on the Amelia Island Museum of History’s Holiday Home Tour will have an opportunity to enjoy the views of that they own this house, they the house. ships coming and going at the Port of Fernandina when they visit Charles and Kathleen Maier’s home on North Third have been able to make it their Their love of the water and Street. own. boats also carries through the Two of the previous own- interior of the house, which fea- ers were prominent figures tures nautical decorations and Chuck’s grandmother. dows are large and let light the Maiers moved in. The walls While many captains’ houses in Fernandina’s boating and motifs, as well as many pictures The Maiers carried out into the house all day, and are also thick, enough so that built in the late 1800s featured shrimping history. One was with maritime themes. These extensive renovations when Charles enjoys watching the they did not even hear the wind narrow, steep staircases, the Captain Davis, an innovator in include a picture of a lighthouse they bought the house, and light change throughout. The during the last hurricane. The one in this house is noticeably the shrimping industry. The near their old home in Ohio they took care to keep as heart pine floors, also original, original doors and doorknobs wider and is topped with a nice other was Dee Dee Bartels, one as well as pencil sketches of many of the house’s original are about two inches thick and are also present throughout the of the few female shrimpers of sailboats delicately created by features as possible. The win- were covered with carpet when house. TOUR Continued on 2B Landscape offers couple serenity

Lisa and Ben Buben moved 10 years ago from Michigan to Fernandina Beach and have worked hard to learn about flowers SPOTLIGHT and plants grown here in Florida – what we call “Florida-Friendly Landscapes.” They enjoyed gardening in Michigan but have on Nassau come to love living in a warmer part of the world. They found so much pleasure from learning how to best care for their Florida Gardens landscape. They added a pool two years ago that PHOTOS BY LIBBY WILKS/SPECIAL truly makes the backyard an oasis and invit- ing escape. It did not take them long to real- ize they could use the help of a professional LIBBY landscape business, especially for some of the physical labor. Ben’s favorite part of landscaping WILKES is planting flowers that bloom at different times of the year to add splashes of color throughout Special to the the yard. The backyard also has a pond just before the long stretch of the green grass on the golf News-Leader course. The only drawback is an occasional golf ball from a poorly hit drive. On the southeast side of their screened porch, they planted larger shrubs and plants along with vinca as a ground cover. The larger plants provide some privacy while they sip their morning brew and watch the wildlife flit and buzz around the shrubs and flowers. On the other side of the house grow azaleas just behind the vincas , which are particularly grand when blooming in the spring. Other plants include cannas strategically placed in front of pittosporum, pampas grass, red fountain grass, multi-colored cordyline, variegated ligustrum, and dwarf Indian Hawthorn. Serenity is the theme of the couple’s entire yard and they certainly named it appropriately! Spotlight on Nassau Gardens is a monthly recognition program of the UF/ IFAS Nassau Extension Service and features gardens and plants grown by Nassau County residents. To be considered for recognition, send a digital photo with a description of your “spotlight” along with your name, address, and phone number to [email protected]. For more infor- mation, call the Extension office at 530-6353.

ON & OFF THE ISLAND FALL BOOK SALE BUSY STAGE TOYMAKERS FALL FEST The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale will The Florida Theatre has a full lineup of shows The Toymakers of Yulee will host a Commu- be held 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m. to set for this weekend, beginning tonight at 8 p.m. nity Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday in the gymnasium at the Peck with comedian Kevin James, best known for Nov. 16, at Yulee United Methodist Church, Center, located at 510 S. 10th St. in Fernandina his work as the star of the CBS comedy King of 86003 Christian Way in Yulee. Events will Beach. Fiction and non-fiction books in hardback, Queens, which ran for nine seasons. James also include a silent auction, craft tables, games for paperback and trade formats will be on sale as starred in Paul Blart: Mall Cop 1 and 2. children, derby races for all ages, a car show, and well as CDs, vinyl records, DVDs, audio books, Then, on Saturday, Greg Gutfield, host of The a Nassau County Sheriff’s Office K9 demonstra- children’s books, cookbooks and puzzles, all Greg Gutfield Show on FOX News and one of the tion. Vehicles from Nassau County Fire Rescue sorted into categories that make it easy to find panelists on the network’s The Five, will appear in will also be on display, and a free toy VW will be favorite authors and subjects. Most items will be The Gutfield Monologues Live at 7 p.m. available for children to decorate. Island Brothers priced at $3 or less. Book lovers are asked to bring Finally, county music icon Dwight Yoakum will Sauce Co. will be providing food and drinks. their own sturdy bags or carts for their purchases, take the stage at 8 p.m. Sunday. Yoakum has sold Handmade wooden vehicles crafted by the and although credit cards will be accepted, cash is more than 25 million albums worldwide, and he Toymakers will be available for a donation, which preferred. Proceeds help support the purchase of is a 21-time nominated, multiple Grammy Award will be used by NCSO deputies during stressful materials for the Nassau County Library System. winner. For tickets, visit floridatheatre.com. situations.

NL Friday 11.15.indd 13 11/14/19 2:20 PM 2B Friday, November 15, 2019 LEISURE News-Leader Out and About Taste of Amelia raises scholarship funds Rotary Club event will be a ‘Culinary Crawl’ through downtown Fernandina THIS WEEKEND will be at 8 p.m. today, and The 34th annual Taste of seniors. Here’s how you can Saturday at 209 Cedar St. in Amelia’s Culinary Crawl, now help and have a lot of fun while The next Amelia Island Fernandina Beach. Tickets sponsored by the Fernandina you do it!” says the release. Museum of History 3rd on are $15 for adults and $10 Beach Rotary Club, will take A few of the participating 3rd event is The Fountain for students through col- place 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday in restaurants, which are subject of Youth Archaeological lege and are available by downtown Fernandina Beach, to change, include Amelia Island Park: Where Legend calling 261-6749 or visiting according to a news release. Coffee, Amelia Tavern, Arte’s Meets History, a lecture and AmeliaCommunityTheatre.org. Tickets are available for Pizza, Crab Trap, Espana, book signing with author Roger This show is rated PG-13 and purchase from any Rotary Club Indulge (food truck), Karibo, Smith today, at 6 p.m. Smith contains adult language. member and online at http://bit. Nana Teresa’s, Nassau Health will discuss the incredible and ly/2NxJ6rc. Tickets purchased Foods, Pablo’s, Patio Place, unknown history behind one of Auto Legends of Amelia’s in advance are $40 per person Pepper’s, Ritz Carlton, Salt Life, Northeast Florida’s most popu- Cars & Conversations will for ages 12 and over; tickets Salty Pelican, and Surchero’s. lar attractions. Attendance is take place 9 a.m. to noon purchased the day of the event Some restaurants will serve free for museum members Saturday, Nov. 16, at Ocean are $45. Children ages 12 and food from their locations in the with a suggested donation of Air Coatings, located at 924 under will eat free, making this downtown area while others $5 for non-members. Seating T. J. Courson Road (across a family-friendly event. will be set up in booths in the is first-come, first-served and from Walmart) in Fernandina Thanks to the support of pocket park situated on the is wheelchair accessible. Beach. more than 20 restaurants in north side of Centre Street Contact Joshua at (904) 261- . downtown Fernandina Beach ing to the release, which adds, every generous contributor between North Second and 7378, extension 102, or email Blue Fire Theatre will and elsewhere in Nassau “That’s the impact the com- of time, talent and treasure in North Third streets. Joshua@AmeliaMuseum. hold two one-hour “Theatre County, every dollar raised munity, through its support of support of this effort in the past Registration and ticket pur- org for more information. The Essentials” workshops for through this event will go to the the Rotary Club of Fernandina year. Together we had a signifi- chases on the day of the event museum is located at 233 S. ages 7-12 on Saturday. The Rotary Club’s Scholarship Fund. Beach Taste of Amelia and cant impact in students’ lives will take place at the Welcome Third St. in Fernandina Beach. workshops are scheduled for Nassau County public high other events had in the past and together we can do even Center located in the train 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. school seniors avoided $50,000 year.” better for this year’s Nassau depot at the west end of Centre The Boy Friend brings The cost is $10 per person, in student debt in 2019, accord- “The Rotary Club thanks County public high school Street. the Jazz Age back in a light plus a $1.50 service fee. romantic spoof of 1920s Registration is available online musical comedies. After only at http://bit.ly/2Nz7DpK. premiering in London in 1953, Each class will be held in researched-based information bers Emily Gordon and Cindy information about this pro- located at 18 N. Second St. the show moved a year later the county building at 86026 on proper plant care. These Jenkins as well as a raffle of gram, contact Jordi at 530- in Fernandina Beach. Jim to Broadway and starred Pages Dairy Road in Yulee. sessions are free to the public. a specialty cake by Desserts 6351 or Natural Resources McKinney was the chair for the Julie Andrews, who made her The workshops will begin The clinic will take place at by Noelle with proceeds going & Agriculture Agent Justina show, and local artist Suzanne Broadway debut and won the with a few warm-up activities, the Extension office at 86026 to the Salvation Army Hope Dacey at 530-6353. Batchelor was the judge. For Theatre World Award. The then move on to some basic Pages Dairy Road in Yulee. House. Osprey Village will more information, visit island- show has been revived, made stage mechanics and rules for For information, call 530-6353. be the host for the evening. The Friends of the art.org or call 261-7020. into a movie, and toured in improvisation. The gallery is located at 94 Fernandina Beach Branch numerous productions over Amelia Island Writers Amelia Village Circle in the Library Book Club selected The Nassau Community the years. Amelia Community will host an author chat with Omni Amelia Island Plantation the following books to read Band practices Thursdays AMP’s upcoming pro- Theatre will hold auditions James Bruner, Esq., at 4 p.m. Shops. Normal hours are 11 and discuss at upcoming sec- from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the duction stays true to the for the Tony Award-winning Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Story a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and ond Thursday of the month Yulee Middle School band original, which takes place play The Humans at 2 p.m. & Song Bookstore Bistro. Wednesday through Saturday, meetings: The Untouchable room, and musicians of all at a finishing school for Saturday at 207 Cedar St. Bruner will discuss how a 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, and by John Banville, Dec. 12; ages are welcome to join. The wealthy young ladies in the Four women and two men career influences and inspires 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Magpie Murders by Anthony band performs throughout the south of France. The show’s are needed for the cast, with a path to successful book Then, a reception for a Horowitz. The group meets community several times per “Perfect Young Ladies” and main stage performances publishing and continuation as second show – “Cat Tails at 7 p.m. in the parlor of St. year and is under the direc- “Boy Friends” are teens from between Jan. 31 and Feb. 15. a series. Bruner and his fam- and Bakery” – will take place Peter’s Episcopal Church. tion of Dr. Marc Dickman, a across Nassau County and The show is being directed by ily maintain residences here the next day, Saturday, Nov. Discussions are led by retired University of North Florida southeast Georgia. Geoffrey Ron Kurtz. Those auditioning and in Maine. Both coastal 23, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the English professors Norm and low brass professor. For more and Karen Harper King are are asked to prepare a two- settings are recognized in his gallery’s satellite space in Marilyn Wesley, and are free. information, visit nassaucom- featured as the esteemed Lord minute monologue which may popular mysteries, available the Isles of Amelia Executive munityband.com or find the and Lady Brockhurst, with be read or memorized. Visit at thebikecop.com This event Suites, located at 5422 First The Amelia Island band on Facebook. Deirdre Wallace as Madame AmeliaCommunityTheatre.org is free and open to the public. Coast Highway. Desserts by Genealogical Society will Dubonnet, headmistress of for a plot synopsis and charac- Books will be available for Noelle will host the event, conduct its annual Beginner Island Art Association the school, and Jeff Groden ter descriptions, and call 261- sale. Amelia Island Writers is a with proceeds going to Cats Genealogical Course on six is accepting applications Thomas as Percival Browne, 6749 to check out a script. chapter of the Florida Writers Angels. More than 60 works by consecutive Saturdays begin- through September for new The Millionaire. The music is Association. For information, the guild’s exhibiting artists will ning Jan 11. The classes will exhibiting artists. For informa- all in 1920s style, with Lynn “Scientists Discover visit ameliaislandwriters.org. be on display and for sale. take place from 9:30 a.m. to tion about how to apply and Arizzi as the show’s music Art Gene” or at least the For more information about noon in the Community Room the IAA, visit islandart.org or director and a live pit orchestra Plantation Artists Guild & UF/IFAS Nassau the shows and receptions, call at the Fernandina Beach stop by the gallery at 18 N. under the baton of Solomon Gallery’s “GranShow,” which Extension Director and 432-1750. Branch Library, located at 25 Second St. in Fernandina Johnson. The 1920s costumes features the artwork of gallery Horticulture Agent Rebecca N. Fourth St. The cost of $40 Beach. were designed by Donna members in tandem with work Jordi will conduct a UPCOMING per person or $65 per couple Lewis and Tammy Lynch. from their grandchildren, has. Landscape Matters class on and includes a one-year AIGS From the Inside Out The show is directed by Jill The show will continue through herbs at 10 a.m. Wednesday, The Newcomers Club of membership. The cost for Book Club, organized by Dillingham and Beth Perkins. Saturday. The Plantation Nov. 20. Jordi will discuss Amelia Island will host its current members is $15 per the Nassau County chapter Show times are 7:30 p.m. Artists Guild & Gallery is locat- herbs that can be grown for monthly coffee at 10:30 a.m. person. Class size is limited of the National Alliance on today, Saturday, and Nov. ed at 94 Amelia Village Circle both culinary and medicinal Tuesday, Nov. 10. Women and registration is required. Mental Illness, meets 1-2:30 21-23 and 5 p.m. Sunday. in the Omni Amelia Island purposes. This free class will interested in joining the club To RSVP, contact Judy Frey p.m. the first Tuesday of each Amelia Musical Playhouse Plantation Shops. Hours are take place at the Extension who reside in Nassau County at 635-5329 or membership@ month at St. Peter’s Episcopal is located at 1955 Island 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and office located at 86026 Pages are welcome to attend. For fur- aigensoc.org. Church at the corner of Atlantic Walkway in Fernandina Wednesday through Saturday, Dairy Road in Yulee. For ther information, contact cof- Avenue and North Eighth Beach. For tickets, call 277- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, and more information, contact the [email protected]. ONGOING Street in Fernandina Beach. 3455 or visit ameliamusical- 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more Extension office at 530-6353. The Club’s mission is to help playhouse.com. information, call 432-1750. UF/IFAS Nassau Local artist Kathy Maurer expand the awareness of vari- The Women of Nassau’s Extension Director Rebecca will be offering very basic ous mental health conditions. Tickets are on sale at NEXT WEEK next luncheon meeting at Jordi will conduct an LCLM beginner’s acrylic art class- Club members will read Amelia Community Theatre 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, class for professionals from 8 es in a six-week workshop that and discuss books written by for the Studio 209 produc- The UF/IFAS Nassau will include a program pre- a.m. to noon Thursday, Dec. begins Jan. 9 and continues to authors who describe their tion of Women Playing Extension Director and sented by the SongSpinners. 12. This program is designed Feb. 13. Participants will meet experiences with mental ill- Hamlet. In this fast-paced Horticulture Agent Rebecca Members, friends, husbands, to enhance the professional in the classroom at St. Peter’s ness and their efforts to cope. comedy, Jessica has to decide Jordi will hold a plant and significant others are development of personnel in Episcopal Church from 10 a.m. Some of the books that will whether she’s up for the chal- clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. also welcome to attend. The the green industry, pesticide to noon. be read include:Darkness lenge of playing Hamlet in a Monday, Nov. 18. Bring your meeting will take place at The applicators, and landscapers The class has one qualifi- Visible: A Memoir of Madness New York show. tired, diseased, insect-infested Lakeside at Amelia Island, and will provide the required cation: “You must have never by William Styron; An Everyone she meets has plants yearning to be free of located at 649 Amelia Island CEUs for license renewal for picked up a paintbrush except Unquiet Mind: A Memoir an opinion, with most of them problems. When possible, Parkway in Fernandina Beach. multiple pesticide licenses to paint a wall.” This six-week of Moods and Madness by telling her she’s too young place your plant in a plastic The cost is $28 per person. working with landscape workshop will give you the Kay Redfield Jamieson; and some of them remind- bag to prevent chances of Mail a check to Women of management. A total of four confidence to be able to paint Plural: My Life as a Multiple ing her she’s a woman. Final spreading issues to other Nassau, 463688 State Road CEUs will be available in the on your own. You will learn by Cameron West; Cracked performances of the play plants. You will receive current 200, No. 1219, Yulee, FL following categories: Limited about color theory, mixing But Not Broken: Surviving 32097 or email womenofnas- Commercial Landscape paints, and have a finished and Thriving After a Suicide [email protected] to pay by Maintenance, Limited Lawn painting by the end of the Attempt by Kevin Hines; and credit card or PayPal. RSVP & Ornamental, Commercial workshop. The cost is $250. Animals in Translation by by Nov. 15. Lawn & Ornamental, Class size is limited to 8-10. Temple Granden. Members Ornamental & Turf CORE. All materials are included. For are responsible for obtaining The Plantation Artists Registration costs $30 per more information and to regis- their own copy of each read- Guild & Gallery will hold a person and must be completed ter, call 261-8276 or 556-1638. ing selection. Many are avail- public reception for its new by Dec. 5. Late registration able from local bookstores as show – “Beautiful Amelia” from will be available for $40 per Island Art Association’s well as at Amazon.com and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. person. No refunds will be October/November Nouveau Abebooks.com. 22. The reception will include a available. Registration can Art show and sale, themed If you are interested in silent auction of two paintings be completed online at http:// “Impactful Weather,” is cur- attending, contact Cathy donated by new gallery mem- bit.ly/3124utH. For more rently on display in the gallery, DeCou at [email protected].

kitchen on a shrimp boat, with their collection of Santas, each able at five locations which you TOUR Continued from 1B a sloped ceiling and small win- with its own story. can find in the sidebar to this landing, something their first dows that slant so the water Patty Spaulding, of Harris article. Consider making a day Fernandina house lacked. The runs off of them. Kathy loves Teeter Flower Gallery will of it and purchase the special house also includes built-in the back of the house, which provide the holiday décor. Many combo ticket for admission to bookshelves and four fireplaces, has a fantastic view of sunsets thanks to Patty, and to Chuck the Holiday Home Tour homes though only one is still func- and cloud formations over the and Kathy, for their generous and the beautiful Southern tional. harbor. donations for the benefit of Living Idea House on Crane A notable addition from Visitors to the Maier house the Amelia Island Museum of Island. The Holiday Home Tour Dee Dee Bartels’ time in the will see their thoughtful renova- History. is the premier fundraiser for house is the back porch, which tions and their unique decora- Tickets for the 13th annual the Amelia Island Museum of was decorated to look like the tions, and will enjoy seeing Holiday Home Tour are avail- History.

Tour and Ticket Information Amelia Island Museum of History 13th annual Holiday Home Tour Friday, Dec. 6 • Saturday, Dec. 7 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are available at the following locations: Tickets can also be purchased on the Museum website U Amelia Island Museum of History at ameliamuseum.org/holidayhometour. • 223 S. Third St., 261-7378 Tickets are $30 if purchased before Dec. 6. Tickets on Fill in the squares so • cash, check or credit card days of the tour are $35 and will be available only at the U Amelia Island Welcome Center (The Depot) Museum. that each row, column • 102 Centre St., 277-0717 Discounted group tickets are $25 each for parties of 10 and 3-by-3 box • credit card only or more and available only at the Museum. For informa- U The Plantation Shop tion, call 261-7378, ext. 105. contain the numbers • 4828 First Coast Highway, 261-2030 This year only, you can purchase a special combina- 1 through 9. Solution • cash and check only tion tour ticket for the Holiday Home Tour and the 2019 will appear in the U Coastal Cottage Amelia Southern Living Idea House. Combo tickets are $40 – a • 1439 Sadler Road, 580-0484 23% discount – and are not eligible for the group ticket Wednesday • cash and check only discount. The combo tickets may be purchased only at the B-section. U Cape House Museum of History and are valid at the Southern Living • 4810 First Coast Highway, 844-2384 Idea House on Dec. 1-8. Home Tour tickets are valid either Wednesday, November 13 • cash and check only Dec. 6 or 7. Solution

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SOUTHSIDE CELEBRATES VETERANS

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Above, Southside students wave American flags during the “Grand Old Flag” finale of the production, entitled, “The Heart of America.” The audience was filled with veterans and active military, many of whom attend each year. Right, Kyle Hays holds the American flag before the singing of our National Anthem at a special patriotic musical program performed last Friday by 200 second-grade students at Southside Elementary School. Hays’ father is cur- rently serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. Music teacher Gaye Foote has produced the program for 19 years in honor of her father, who also served in the Coast Guard during World War II piloting landing craft for amphibious assaults in the South Pacific. Left, an anonymous World War II veteran in the audience of Friday’s event was so moved by second-grade student Noah Fargo’s essay that he wrote for an American Legion contest that she asked to be photographed with him, accord- ing to school officials. Fargo read his essay, which earned him first place in the contest, during “The Heart of America” program, and Commander Chris Watrous from the American Legion presented Fargo with his award.

FBCA SALUTES VETERANS

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Fernandina Beach Christian Academy hosted its annual Veterans Day program on Thursday, Nov. 7,. Left, students in grades kindergarten through seventh participated in honoring veterans and active military service memebers. More than 200 people turned out to watch the program. Right, retired U.S. Navy Capt. Clyde Morris was the guest speaker for the event. Veterans and active duty service members from each branch were recognized and honored. At the end of the service, students were able to shake hands and personally thank those who have served the country.

‘ALEX, WHAT IS …’ NOW OPEN

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Question: At what event can you support the Fernandina Beach High School, show off your smarts, and have a great time? Answer: The FBHS Foundation’s Trivia Night! The event, held Friday, Nov. 8, at the Atlantic Recreation Center, was the best attended yet, with more than 300 trivia buffs. The competition was fierce and the questions covered many topics, including Fernandina Beach history, entertainment, and sports. Townies Pizzeria and Captain Jack’s Smokehouse provided pizza and sliders, while Amelia Tavern and Pogo’s Kitchen donated beer and wine. To top it off, Nana Teresa’s Bake Shop supplied the desserts. The funds raised at the event go directly to support FBHS by providing grants that promote academic excellence for all students. An additional appeal for donations collected that evening will fund profes- sional development for the school’s teachers

SIMPLY SUPERIOR! DiningOutat your favorite local spots

SUBMITTED Fernandina Beach High School Band Director Tyler Odom and members of the Mighty Marching Pirates cel- ebrate after earning a Superior rating in every category for the third year in a row during the District 17 Music Performance Assessment, held Nov. 2 at the school. Nineteen bands from Nassau, Duval, St. Johns, and Clay counties participated in the competition and were judged in the areas of music, general effect, auxiliary, and per- cussion. The band’s show, “The Art of Sound,” featured the songs “I Know You Want Me” by Pitbull, “Evil Ways” and “Novus” by Santana, and “Conquistador” by Maynard Ferguson.

NL Friday 11.15.indd 15 11/14/19 1:08 PM 4B Friday, November 15, 2019 News-Leader Religion A biblical approach to personal identity ur culture’s thoughts about community, but it’s munity – these things seep into them. Smoking was once elegant. Today, world’s future. identity have “evolved” over something outside They’re real and more concrete than smokers are practically banned from The same idea is underscored in the past few years. For a lot us – a “higher good” fleeting desires. public. 1 Corinthians 4, where Paul says, “I Oof us, it seems odd that men that stakes a claim on Modern selves are buffered. It’s as Cultural values are fluid, and wheth- don’t care what you or any human court choose to “identify” as women and that our hearts and minds. though they’re protected by a hard- er we’re traditionalists or modernists, thinks about me. I don’t care if you or women want to be viewed as men. Soon, we’re taking coated shell, Keller explains, so that they open new options and close old any human court judges me. I don’t Perhaps Charles Taylor can help classes, joining clubs nothing from the outside trickles in. For ones. That means we all depend on judge myself. My conscience is clear. us. In his book Sources of the Self: The and associations, and modern selves, feelings are real; claims others to validate us. When we do, we That doesn’t make me innocent. It’s the Making of Modern Identity, Taylor taking on fresh tasks. from outside aren’t. fail to see our identity through a biblical Lord who judges me.” discusses how personal identity is a We align our lives When traditional selves hold reli- lens. Yet, the solution, Keller says, isn’t When he says, “I don’t care what response to three questions: 1. What do PRACTICAL with our newfound gious convictions, then, it’s because necessarily “more religion.” you think,” he speaks to the traditional I aspire to? All of us, Taylor says, live THEOLOGY mission, and bask in they believe those convictions are true, He goes to John 13 to explain. view. When he says, “I don’t care for something. There’s a controlling the approval of like- and truth matters more than feelings. There, Jesus tells Peter that he’s about what I think,” he speaks to the modern idea – a quest of some kind – that most minded souls. When modern selves adopt religious to deny him three times. Peter swears view. “My conscience is clear,” he

defines us. 2. What I’m worth? The Richard Conversely, mod- beliefs, it’s because those beliefs affirm it’ll never happen. He loves Jesus too says, though that doesn’t make him answer depends on our progress. The Doster ern identity is formed the way they feel. What’s inside is true, much, and besides, he’s a tough guy innocent. He then concludes, “It’s the better we perform, the more valuable from the inside-out. so when feelings change, beliefs must who’ll stand up to anybody. In that Lord who judges me.” And through we are. 3. Who says so? Who evaluates People ponder their deepest desires, change. moment, Keller explains, Peter was Christ, he has bestowed on himself our performance and thereby deter- and then, with honesty and authentic- Of course, it’s never quite that sim- a modernist. He was looking inside “the righteousness of God” (2 mines our worth? ity, they express them to their families, ple. The truth is, we all absorb ideas, himself – at his love for Jesus – for his Corinthians 5:21). When you answer those questions, churches, and communities – who are tastes, and preferences from the culture identity. But Peter soon finds that he’s That’s the only affirmation any of us you’ve formed your identity. expected to adapt to and accommodate that enfolds us. For example, a hundred a coward; he cravenly denied Jesus and needs. New York pastor Tim Keller goes them. Modern identity doesn’t look out- years ago no one – regardless of what was forced to confront his false identity. Richard Doster lives in Fernandina on to explain that traditionally we’ve side for validation, Keller says, because they felt inside – would have “identi- Later, he sees that it wasn’t his love Beach with his wife, Sally. He’s the formed our identities with an outside-in only we can evaluate our own worth. fied” as same-sex attracted. There was for Christ that was to shape his identity; editor of byFaith, the magazine of the approach. We discover a crying need or Traditional selves, he explains, no frame of reference for it. Culturally, it was Christ’s unconditional love for Presbyterian Church in America, and stumble across a new and compelling are porous. They respond to the pull it wasn’t an available option. Today, him; it was the approval of the One who attends Grace Community Church in idea: It might be God, the family, the of external things – God, family, com- attitudes are different. redeemed him and who controls the Yulee. Reach him at [email protected].

RELIGION NOTES Prince of Peace has announced the following Sapp of Thomas Chapel Church of God by Faith located at 416 Alachua St. in Fernandina Beach. ‘Homecoming’ celebrations upcoming events: in Jacksonville Beach. We look forward to having The group offers biblical and secular support to New Zion Missionary Baptist Church will • Sunday, Nov. 16 – Harvest Soup Dinner the Yulee Community come and celebrate this the hurting parents of prodigal children in order be celebrating “Homecoming” on Saturday and • Saturday, Dec. 7 – Christmas Caroling great man of God. to give them hope and a future. Sunday. • Friday-Sunday, Dec. 13-15 – Dickens on For more information or transportation, call The speaker for Nov. 21 will be Glenn Ellison The celebration will open with a picnic from Centre gift wrapping Erving Gilyard at 874-1947 or Jeannette White at from the Parent Help Center. For more informa- 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday and the Sunday celebration The church is located at 2600 Atlantic Ave., 703-7334. tion, call (770) 598-0470. will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pastor Jason Floyd next door to the Atlantic Recreation Center and the Titus Missionary Baptist Church family and across the street from the entrance to Fort As the cold hits … Women’s Bible Study are scheduled to be the special guests. At the 4 Clinch State Park. For more information, visit The Salvation Army Hope House is in need of First Presbyterian Church hosts a morn- p.m. service, Pastor Floyd is slated to preach. poplcweb.org, find the church on Facebook, or lightweight but warm blankets, towels and wash- ing Women’s Bible Study from 10 a.m. to noon The Homecoming activities will take place at 10 call 261-6306. cloths, toothbrushes, every Tuesday in Jim Thomas Hall. The group S. 10th St. in Fernandina Beach. Pastor Jeremiah deodorant and laundry will be working through the book Soul Feast: Robinson and First Lady Cynthia Robinson and Hope House worship detergent. An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life by the New Zion Church family welcome the com- Our time together reading, discussing, digest- Foodstuffs needed Marjorie Thompson. munity to come celebrate. ing and applying the Word of God is not only pro- include macaroni and The church is located at 9 N. Sixth St. in found but lively and fun! Join us at noon Tuesday, cheese, fruit, jelly, Fernandina Beach. Lutheran services Nov. 19, as we continue journeying through 1 legume beans, boxed Contact the church office at 261-3837 for addi- Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is the only Peter, picking up in Chapter 2. For more infor- helper meals and tional information. Lutheran Church in Nassau County and offers mation, call 321-0435 or stop by the Salvation Thanksgiving fixings two different but complete Sunday worship ser- Army Hope House, located at 410 S. Ninth St. in like fried onion rings, College-age Bible study vices: Fernandina Beach. yams, stuffing, instant potatoes and greens. Amelia Baptist Church hosts the Bible Study • 9 a.m. – Traditional liturgical service with Thank you for your generosity in helping others! for College Age group at 7 p.m. each Sunday. For choir except on fifth Sunday of the month when Special service Bring donations to 410 S. Ninth St. in Fernandina information and directions, call Adam Page at there is one combined service at 10 a.m. only. Solid Rock Church of God by Faith will host Beach between 10 a.m. and noon or 1 and 4 p.m. 261-9527. • 10 a.m. – Children’s Sunday school. its Associate Pastor Elder Emory Wingard and Monday through Friday. • 10:45 a.m. – Casual service. Come as his Family Appreciation Service at 4 p.m. Dec. 8 Submit event announcements/briefs to: you are in flip-flops and shorts if you desire. at the church, located at 86138 Palm Tree Drive Parents of Prodigals Support Group Calendar Listing c/o News-Leader, 511 Ash St., Children are invited to play percussion as we in Yulee. This group meets 7-8:30 p.m. the third Fernandina Beach, FL 32034; editor2@fbnews- leave for the day. The keynote speaker will be Elder Terence Thursday of every month at Celebration Church, leader.com; or 261-3696. Anything is possible for a believer e can run the course of He did not bring us this far to called us to do. God’s commandments, allow us to fail. The greatest help The family of the late Sis. Loretta for He shall enlarge our to overcome any obstacle that we Rauls thanks you – their family and Whearts. Quitting is not an face is to be aware that we are not friends – for all acts of kindness option for a believer, of course. We running the course alone. He is with shown to them during their hours of are tired. The journey has been long us to help us, to encourage us, and bereavement. May God bless each and hard. However, God has never to strengthen us. Do not look at the of you. expected us to perform on our own circumstance or conditions before Birthday wishes to Beatrice strength, though He does expect us us. They will overwhelm us. Remind Jones, Breanna Peterson, Brea Blue, to endure to the end. ourselves of who God is and that He Carliss Brown, Dejuan Hightower, God will never ask us to run a has ordered these steps we are pres- Michael Benjamin, Ernest White, course He has commanded with- ently taking. Do what we can do, and Lawrence Albertie, Wayne Albertie, NOW AND out providing us with the grace to always praise him. Regina Smith, Brandon Jones, THEN accomplish the task. This means that It thrills the heart of God Louise Ford, Zanovia Johnson, God will expand us to stay with it, to when His children run with His Elder Oscar Jones, Mother Maggie continue to run the race that He has promise. He runs with us, and with Wingard, Neisha Smith, and Mother Maybelle placed before us. his help, we can do all that He has Vivian Hardy. Kirkland

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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

“Discover the Difference” at Christ Fellowship Advertise Your Amelia Baptist ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI Church Advertise Your 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Church 850987 U.S. 17 North, Yulee Church Here! Nursery/Children’s church provided Catholic Mission Sunday School – 9:30am Church Here! Unity. A Positive Path for Spiritual Living To advertise Located near Yulee Winn-Dixie Positive Path for Spiritual Living 86000 St. Francis Way Sunday Worship - 10:30am To advertise in the in the Church 96038 Lofton Square Court SundaySunday Service at at 10am 10am Intersection of SR200 & Gene Lasserre Blvd. Wednesday Evening – 6:30pm Church Directory; Directory; 904-491-0363 at American Beach Community Center American Beach Community Center Weekend Masses: “Messed up people, Saved by Call the Call the www.gracenassau.com 16001600 JuliaJulia StreetStreet Christ, and Loved by God.” ews- eader Focused on Jesus Christ Call UnityIsleofLight 904-518-8987 Sat. Mass 4 p.m. (7:00pm Spanish) N L News-Leader Pastor J.J. Bradley Faithful to God’s Word www.foru nitymorei sleofinformationlight.com Sun. Mass 8 a.m. (9:30am Family) at 261-3696 All are invited & children are welcomed at 261-3696 Overflowing with God’s love All are welcome. Rev. Rafal Mazurowski www.christfellowshipn .org www.stfrancisyulee.org St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Mission Church

NL Friday 11.15.indd 16 11/14/19 1:19 PM Friday, November 15, 2019/News-Leader 5B Community MUMC Community Festival partners ENGAGEMENT Wellborn-Bean with the Farmers Market this Saturday Jim and Lila Welborn have announced the engage- JUDIE MACKIE ment of their daughter, Averi For the News-Leader Welborn, to Davis Bean, son of Warren and Lucretia Bean, There are lots of activities planned all of Fernandina Beach, Fla. Saturday for the Fernandina Beach Market Both Averi Welborn and Davis Place and the Fernandina Beach Arts Bean are 2011 graduates of Market. Fernandina Beach High School For the first time, we have partnered and 2015 graduates of the with the United Memorial Methodist University of Florida. Church on North Sixth Street to transform The couple plans to be the farmers market into a huge commu- married in February 2021 at nity festival. There will be face painting, Memorial United Methodist bounce houses, cookie decorating, Toddler Church in Fernandina Town, free hot dogs, and more in addition Beach. LAURA AND RACHEL PHOTOGRAPHY to games, a scavenger hunt, and about 70 vendor tents. This free community gift from the church to our neighbors has been an annual event, and we hope to contrib- ute to the continuing excitement of this MILITARY NEWS new partnership. The farmers and arts markets are open n U.S. Air Force Airman from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the festival runs Caleb W. Caruthers graduated from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be sure to post from basic military training your pictures from the festival with the at Joint Base San Antonio- hashtag #LoveShowsUp. Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Look for new vendors at the farm- The airman completed an ers market, including Sweet Peach Cup PHOTOS BY CARRIE MCCANNELL-SCRUGGS intensive, eight-week program Cakes. Their signature cupcake, the Have fun in the fall weather at the annual Community Fall Festival from 10 that included training in military peach cupcake, is made without extracts. a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday on North Sixth and Seventh streets in downtown discipline and studies, Air Force What you taste in this delicious treat is Fernandina Beach. You can enjoy games, bouncy houses, music, face painting, core values, physical fitness, real peaches. They use only the highest free lunch, and more. There’s even a special area just for toddlers. This year, and basic warfare principles and quality ingredients in their seasonal the Fall Festival is partnering with the Fernandina Beach Market Place and skills. and specialty cupcakes. Also look for Arts Market to share activities and will even have a scavenger hunt for kids. Caruthers is the son of pumpkin chai, cookies and cream, triple This event is dog friendly. Memorial United Methodist Church sponsors the Donna Caruthers of Fernandina Wollitz chocolate, very vanilla and many other Fall Festival as a gift to the community. Visit mumconline.com or 261-5769 to Beach, Fla. and is the brother flavors. learn more. of Tyler, Zachary, and Brandon Another new vendor this week is the Caruthers of Jacksonville Guacamole King. This is the freshest, Beach, Fla. The airman is a and tastiest, guacamole you’ve ever had. food vendors include our gluten-free ven- with woodworking, novelties, apparel, 2019 graduate of Fernandina Watch as he mixes – then taste as he sam- dor, seasonal produce, local honey, dog jewelry, artwork, signs, crafts, and other Beach High School. ples – a gigantic bowl of guacamole that is treats, fresh-baked goods, yard eggs, beef, handmade specialties that are perfect to n U.S. Air Force Airman made and packaged onsite at the farmers shrimp, milk, butter, soy candles, maple get you started on your Christmas shop- Gabriel J. Wollitz graduated market. But wait, there’s more: We have syrup, pecans, salmon, scallops, prepared ping. from basic military training a third new vendor this week. Stop by and dishes, dips, jams, jellies, jerky, pierogis, Find us in historic Fernandina Beach, at Joint Base San Antonio- welcome Joanna. This will be her very spices, and more! rain or shine, where your well-behaved, Lackland, San Antonio, first market with elderberry syrup. Other The Arts Market offers 20 tents filled leashed pets are always welcome. Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military Warren discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, Teen Court set and basic warfare principles and Ashcraft graduated from basic skills. military training at Joint Base Wollitz is a 2019 graduate San Antonio-Lackland, San for Tuesday of Hilliard Middle-Senior High Antonio, Texas. School in Hilliard, Fla. The airman completed an The next session of Nassau County Teen n U.S. Air Force Air intensive, eight-week program Court will be held Tuesday, Nov. 19. Court National Guard Airman 1st that included training in military will begin at 6 p.m. but students seeking Class Danin R. Warren gradu- discipline and studies, Air Force to be jury members should arrive at 5:30 ated from basic military training core values, physical fitness, p.m. to sign in. Teen Court takes place in at Joint Base San Antonio- and basic warfare principles and an actual courtroom at the Robert M. Foster Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. skills. Justice Center, located at 76347 Veterans The airman completed an Ashcraft is the daughter Way in Yulee. intensive, eight-week program of Rodney O. McKnight and Teen Court is a program in which teen that included training in military Melissa A. Kilpatrick and sis- volunteers have the opportunity to par- discipline and studies, Air Force ter of Benjamin N. and Jade ticipate in a courtroom experience run core values, physical fitness, E. McKnight of Callahan, Fla. by teens for teens. Teen Court allows and basic warfare principles and She is a 2013 graduate of West youthful offenders who plead guilty to a skills. Nassau High School in Callahan, misdemeanor crime to have their cases Warren is the son of Fla. heard by a jury of their peers. Kenneth R. and Margie F. Airmen who complete basic FILE PHOTO Teen volunteers also serve as pros- Warren of Bryceville, Fla. and is training also earn four credits ecuting and defense attorneys, bailiffs, a 2018 graduate of West Nassau toward an associate in applied court clerks, and jurors. A volunteer attor- High School in Callahan, Fla. science degree through the ney presides as the judge and is the only n U.S. Air Force Air Community College of the Air ‘Show-and-tell’ on tap for adult directly involved in the court proceed- National Guard Airman Lacy L. Force. ings. Cases are referred to Teen Court by law enforcement through juvenile civil citations next genealogy meeting for first-time misdemeanor crimes that have The Amelia Island the next year, it is time for theme for this year is “Cold been deferred from Juvenile Court. CAMPUS BRIEFS Genealogical Society our popular show-and-tell, War/Space Race,” but other Volunteers ages 11-18 will gain hands- announced its annual orga- a.k.a. the “Ancestor Road items are welcome as well. on experience with the legal process and n Kathryn Posey Bryant of Fernandina Beach, Fla. has earned nizational meeting will be Show,” says the news “If you wish to share become familiar with the court system as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Alabama. held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, release, which invites a story with us, please let they learn about various career opportuni- n Alexa Danielle Clifton of Yulee, Fla. has earned a Doctor of Nov. 19, in the Community members to bring artifacts, us know well in advance ties. Participants will also earn three hours Physical Therapy from Baylor University. Room of the Fernandina photographs, and scrap- by writing to programs@ of community service. 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