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FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020 / 16 PAGES, 2 SECTIONS • fbnewsleader.com City wants new digs JULIA ROBERTS these functions where feasible.” News-Leader “I believe we want to keep it downtown,” Kreger said. Fernandina Beach’s City Hall is not Faced with dwindling options, the large enough to accommodate the entire commission considered earlier this city staff, so the City Commission is month and again Tuesday paying nearly looking at options to find or build a new $40,000 to Bhide & Hall Architects to facility. evaluate its remaining choices for City Until recently, commissioners had Hall and make a recommendation. been considering four options on the City Manager Dale Martin alterna- table: buying the U.S. Post Office build- tively suggested the city issue a Request ing on Centre Street; moving City Hall to For Qualifications for a “needs analysis” the Peck Center, which already houses to determine what size and type of facil- some city staff; remodeling the current ity the city needs. City Hall at 204 Ash St.; or construct- Commissioner Chip Ross suggested JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER ing a new building on a city-owned lot inquiring about the building that cur- City officials go over a “punch list,” checking the utilities Thursday on the three docks at the Fernandina directly across South Second Street from rently houses the Nassau County School Harbor Marina before the southern basin of the marina reopens today. The entire marina has been closed the current City Hall. District’s administrative offices at 1201 for repairs since October 2018. Some of the options were discussed Atlantic Ave., but Commissioner Mike at Tuesday’s regular commission meet- Lednovich countered that trying to pur- ing. chase the district property, which is a In August, the U.S. Postal Service former school and has several outbuild- Southern basin open at marina told the city flatly that its Centre Street ings currently used for storage, is point- building is not for sale, so the city less. JULIA ROBERTS Commission meeting, City Manager in contact with boaters displaced by the removed that option from its list. “The likelihood of that school prop- News-Leader Dale Martin said Bronson Lamb, the repairs in October of 2018 and also with Then, Vice Mayor Len Kreger point- erty, of them selling it to us, that’s the project manager for the repairs at the many new boaters on the marina slips ed out that the city’s Comprehensive post office chase, chapter 2, so why even The southern basin of the marina, recommended the opening of waiting list. We have scheduled boats Plan addresses keeping “public servic- spend any money going down that path?” Fernandina Harbor Marina began the three docks in the southern basin. to begin coming in Friday. Westrec and es” in the historic district, which is in Lednovich asked. “When you hire some- receiving boats today and will be full Lamb told Martin that some minor the local marina staff are prepared and section 11.03.19 of the document: “The one to do a needs assessment, they go during the 2020 Isle of Eight Flags “punch list” items the contractor con- ready to provide the first-class experi- City shall encourage retention of essen- all over the map. I cannot believe that Shrimp Festival, according to Marina tinues to work on would not have any ence ‘Florida’s First and Last Stop’ has tial public services, such as a post office, between (the current City Hall) being Manager Joe Springer. The expect- effect on boaters using the docks. come to be known for.” He said boaters library and other government functions, renovated and building a new structure ed opening for transient boaters is “We are thrilled with the news,” wanting to get on the waiting list can in the historic downtown district, and March 1. Springer said. “Westrec (the company encourage reuse of historic buildings for DIGS Continued on 6A At the Jan. 21 Fernandina Beach City that manages the marina) staff has been MARINA Continued on 6A ‘Three Rivers’ development is now called ‘Tributary’ GreenPointe Developers LLC of “It should be noted that these Jacksonville has announced construc- amounts are in 2005 dollars and will 3,200 homes plus park, school site coming to county tion is underway on “Tributary,” the have to be adjusted for inflation,” states new name for the long-planned Three the project’s documentation. Rivers Developers LLC project totaling “The $3.5 million will go to the coun- almost 1,600-acres in Nassau County, a ty, and the county and the applicant are development that has navigated state, going to pick a project – it has to be a regional, and local planning and nego- state road, but we can pick the project tiations for the past 15 years. The new between all of us – for that money to community is being built 1.6 miles west go to and the county has the control,” of Interstate 95 along State Road 200/ Attorney Emily Pierce, representing A1A. Three Rivers, said at the time. In 2006, the Nassau County Board Using U.S. government Consumer of County Commissioners approved a Price Index data, $3.5 million in 2005 Development of Regional Impact for the dollars, adjusted for inflation, is $4.5 mil- proposed development with a stipulation lion as of December 2019. requiring the developer, Three Rivers Nassau County’s principal planner, Timber LLC to commit to a $12 million Doug McDowell confirmed the $3.5 mil- financial contribution to fund transporta- lion amount, but a question about the tion improvements to offset the impacts project’s documentation referencing of the development to the regional trans- inflation and the county possibly being portation system, according to previous be owed more than that amount was not News-Leader reports. But in 2011, after answered by the press deadline. languishing during the Great Recession, “In Resolution 2015-64, the propor- Three Rivers applied for a reduction in tionate share contribution of (approxi- the $12 million payment and the request mately) $3.5 million must be received was approved by all involved agencies, prior to any construction in Phase 2 of including the state Department of the DRI. Phase 1 of the DRI includes Transportation, the regional planning 1,400 residential units and 200,000 sq. ft. council and Nassau County Planning of commercial. Any construction beyond and Zoning Board. that would require the contribution to In 2015, the state’s order to contrib- be paid at that time,” McDowell wrote ute $12 million toward transportation in an email. improvements was reduced from $12.5 GREENPOINTE DEVELOPERS LLC million to $3.5 million. TRIBUTARY Continued on 5A Callahan family searches for missing woman KATHIE COLGROVE was in a relationship with Jerry Randall deny whether she was seen by anyone Community Newspapers, Inc. Salis III. other than possibly Salis, according to The 37-year-old Salis lives on the family. A Callahan family wants their loved Sycamore Street not too far from Ratliff Calls to her cell phone go straight to one to return home. and Morris roads near the Nassau voicemail, so family members don’t know Katherine Melissa Bodden Gelaro, County line, according to the Bodden if the phone is operable. Law enforce- 47, is missing. She goes by Melissa family. ment officers recovered Melissa’s 2013 Bodden. He appeared in Duval County court Hyundai Elantra last week. The last time dad Henry Bodden saw on Dec. 24, the day before Bodden’s fam- “They found her car, but they’re not his daughter was around 9 p.m. Dec. 19. ily contacted the Nassau County Sheriff’s telling me where they found it,” Bodden Bodden, who lives with her dad and two Office to report her missing. said. “The keys were still in the car.” adult sons, was only supposed to be Salis faces charges of burglary, car Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper going out for a little while. theft, grand theft, drug possession, and told the Nassau County Record Tuesday “She went and took a shower, got possession of a firearm by a convicted that the car was found in Jacksonville dressed and said she’d be right back,” felon. Law enforcement officials have and is at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office he said Monday evening. “I don’t know not said whether Salis is a person of impound lot now. where she went. If I knew, I’d go get interest in Bodden’s disappearance. “We are working closely with the her.” He was arrested after bounty hunters Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office in trying to The family reported her missing apprehended him as he came out of the locate her,” Leeper said. Dec. 25 when she wasn’t home to spend woods near Sycamore Street. There was Calls to JSO and the Nassau County Christmas with them. a warrant out for his arrest, according to detective on the case were not returned She has also missed her Jan. 12 birth- online news reports. by press time. day, which she shares with her oldest Melissa Bodden may have been in Friends of Melissa Bodden started a son. the vicinity of Sycamore Street on Dec. SUBMITTED Before her disappearance, Bodden 23, but investigators won’t confirm or MISSING Continued on 5A Katherine Melissa Bodden Gelaro

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WEEKLY UPDATE OBITUARIES Leslie Javan Mack Free Quit Tobacco program today to share experiences. The next meeting will be held 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at NCCOA’s Fernandina Mr. Leslie “Bebe” Javan Mack, 64, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., Double your chance of quitting tobacco this New Year with Beach Life Center, 1901 Island Walkway. Special guest David passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020. free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. A free Quit Tobacco Sproul from Island Tech Support will discuss computer assis- Born in Fernandina Beach, Bebe was a son of Your Way program will be held 10 a.m. to noon today at the tive devices that work best for those with vision challenges. the late Eugene and Marie Perkins Mack. Barnabas Center, located at 449648 U.S. 301 in Callahan. Call The group will also hear updates on Free Talking Books (audio He was a lifelong resident of Fernandina Northeast Florida AHEC at (904) 482-0189 to register and learn books) and Google Home, and share information on a video Beach and graduate of Fernandina Beach High about more classes near you. magnifier available for loan. For more information and to RSVP, School, Class of 1973. After high school, he joined contact NCCOA Volunteer Coordinator Frances Bartelt at 775- the U.S. Army and served in communications as Relay for Life Rod Run today, Sat. 5484 or [email protected]. a Teletype operator. One of his postings with the The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Rod Run, Army sent him overseas to Korea. hosted by the Callahan Cruisers, will take place Friday and TDC set for board meeting next week After the Army, he returned home and worked in Fernandina. Saturday at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds. A meet and greet The Amelia Island Tourist Development Council will hold its He had been at Fernandina Beach Seafood for more than 20 years and vendor setup is scheduled for 2-5 p.m. Friday, and regis- quarterly board meeting 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, in at the time of his passing. He was a longtime member of Trinity tration will be 8-11 a.m. Saturday, with the Rod Run Show set Fernandina Beach Commission Chambers at 204 Ash St. in United Methodist Church and went to church with his family dur- for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring family fun, food, and live music Fernandina Beach. ing his childhood years. He loved fishing and watching football and by Bluesdog 66, the event is open to the public with a $2 gate will always be remembered as “that quiet guy who always had a admission fee. Vendor space and car show registration are each Prison ministry seeking volunteers smile for anyone.” $20. In addition, the OneBlood bus will be on hand 8 a.m. to 2 The next meeting of the Kairos Prison Ministry of Northeast In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, p.m. Saturday. The fairgrounds are located at 543378 U.S. 1 Florida is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at First Robert E. Mack and Will James Mack. in Callahan. For more information about the car show, call Al United Methodist Church in Jacksonville. The group is seek- Bebe leaves to mourn his loss his siblings, Cherry Louise Gordy at 322-3794 or Greg O’Quinn at 654-2918. For informa- ing men interested in prison ministry, and the meeting will be a Smith Jones of Orlando, Fla., Alphonso Charles (Natalyne) Smith tion about the Relay for Life, call Wanda Nichols at 294-2088. All getting-to-know-you and training meeting. The group visits the of Orlando, Eugene Mack Jr. of Kingsland, Ga., Jamie Renee’ proceeds will benefit Relay for Life of West Nassau County. Columbia Correctional Institute near Lake City for two weeks (Clayton) Bird Smith of Fredericksburg, Va., Melanie Marie Bird each year. Kairos is non-denominational. For more information, of Yulee, Fla., and Gregory Dewitt Bird of Orlando; his special Legion hosting Cross the Line event contact Keith Broussard at 583-2928 or [email protected] friend, Christina Rumsey of Fernandina Beach; and a host of American Legion Post 54 will host a kick-off party noon to 5 or Ed Stanley at [email protected]. nieces, nephews, and other extended family members. p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, for the Foar From Home team raising The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, January 28, money for Cross the Line, Paddle for Veterans. You’ll have an County wants input on recreation 2020 at Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors. Funeral services will opportunity to learn about the team’s journey to raise aware- Nassau County is embarking on development of a long- be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in the Burgess ness about veteran suicide and PTSD. Registration will open for range recreation master plan for the entire county, with the goal Chapel of Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors with Reverend Arizona the 2020 Cross the Line, Paddle for Veterans during the event. of completion in fall of this year. The plan will be evaluating Perkins officiating. The cortege will assemble and depart from the Spend the day listening to the musical harmonies of Hupp and recreation needs in the community as the county grows, identify family’s Ninth Street home. Immediately after the service, family Ray from 2 to 4 p.m. BBQ will be provided by Smoke N Da existing and future opportunities, and make recommendations and friends will depart for Jacksonville National Cemetery, where Cockpit. All proceeds go to the Cross the Line not-for-profit, regarding operations and maintenance into the future. he will be laid to rest with military honors. which donates to veteran organizations providing “now” ser- As part of the planning process, the county will conduct a The family asks that donations be made in his memory to the vices. The Legion is located at 626 S. Third St. in Fernandina variety of public outreach, including a statistically valid survey, American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK Beach. The event is open to the public. Tickets can be pur- one-on-one meetings with county commissioners and other offi- 73123. chased at http://bit.ly/2uu4esw. cials, and stakeholder meetings with various groups related to Please share your memories and condolences at www.oxley- recreation in Nassau County. The public is invited to participate heard.com. Women: learn self-defense Saturday in two open house events to learn more and provide input into Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors “Defend Yourself, Defend Your Health,” a self-defense class the planning process. Those events will take place 6-7:30 p.m. for women only, will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, Jan. 29, at Yulee Middle School, 85439 Miner Road, Yulee and at Royal Academy of Dance’s Wildlight studio, located in unit 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Fairgrounds Building, 543350 U.S. 1, Robert Wolf Stubbs 2 of 20 Homegrown Way in Yulee. Led by Atlantic Warriors Callahan. More information about creation of the master recre- Robert “Bob” Wolf Stubbs passed away peacefully January Wing Chun, this self-defense experience will take participants ation plan is available at nassaucountyfl.com/recplan. For more 18, 2020 at the age of 85. He will be deeply missed by his loving through the basics of self-protection with live-action demonstra- information on other planning initiatives, go to www.nassaucoun- wife, Rosie; his children, John (Denise Dabrowski), Charity (Lee tions, survival techniques, and myth busting, plus tips on how tyfl.com/planning, call (904) 530-6300, or email planninginfo@ Guzofski), and Grant; his two grandsons, Leighton and Harrison; to defend your own health. Cost is $15 per person and $10 for nassaucountyfl.com. along with his siblings, Bill (Marilyn), Jacqueline, and Sharon, and 4-H members. Proceeds will be donated to the Life Wellness countless friends and associates. Nothing made him happier than Center at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center. Register online Auxiliary holding fundraiser Jan. 31 being “Tampaw” to Leighton and Harrison. He loved spending at DefendYourselfandHealth.eventbrite.com. The Baptist Medical Center Nassau Auxiliary will hold a linen time with friends and family at his home in Amelia Island, Fla., and bedding fundraiser sale 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, in his beloved Windham, N.Y. cabin, or the original residence in Free food distributions continue the Board Room at the hospital, located at 1250 S. 18th St. in Ridgewood, N.J. Barnabas Center’s mobile food pantry team will hold free Fernandina Beach. The sale will feature soft sheets, bamboo Bob was born August 30, 1934 in St. Louis, Mo. As a young food distributions for lower-income Nassau County residents on pillows, Sherpa throws, plush blankets, comforters, quilts and man, he took engineering classes at Washington University night Monday, Jan. 27, and Monday, Feb. 10. Sign-in begins at 10:30 more. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Auxiliary’s programs school for four years. His employer, Wagner Electric, sent him a.m. and the distribution will last until all the food is distributed at and scholarships. to an accelerated machine design course where he was selected the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds, 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Apprentice of the Year and given an all-expense-paid trip to New Distributions take place every other Monday. The fairgrounds Rise Against Hunger event slated York City. One morning, this 19-year-old from Missouri walked are located 1.2 miles north of Callahan. Barnabas Center is Save the date! A Rise Against Hunger meal packaging into a TV studio near Rockefeller Center and talked his way into located at 1303 Jasmine St. in Fernandina Beach. For more event has been set for 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 1, at being interviewed live on the Today Show. information, call 261-7000 and visit BarnabasNassau.org. the Atlantic Recreation Center in Fernandina Beach. Bring the At Spaulding Fibre, a leather and fiberboard company, Bob whole family and some friends! The goal will be to package became one of the top salespeople, eventually earning more than Vietnam Veterans meeting Monday 52,000 meals. his boss and his boss’ boss. It was more than the company wanted Chapter 1088 of the Vietnam Veterans of America will hold a to pay him, so he resigned in 1968 and started his own company, monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at The Arc Nassau, AARP safe driving class for seniors Tri-Continental Leasing. Tri-Con leased anything that could pro- located at 86051 Hamilton St, Yulee. A social hour will begin at An AARP Safe Driver class is being offered 9 a.m. to noon duce income and at one point owned the largest herd of cows in 6 p.m. with refreshments. Guests and new members are wel- Feb. 5-6 by Conviva Care Solutions in Callahan. Participants Missouri. In 1975, when Bob sold Tri-Con to Yegen Associates, come. Call 432-7006 for more information. must attend both classes to be eligible for a certificate that he and Rosie moved to Ridgewood, N.J. In 1984, he bought may reduce automobile insurance. The course covers physi- Tri-Con back from Yegen and eventually sold it to Bell Atlantic, Annual NCCOA meeting coming up cal changes in driving as people age and ways to compensate where he continued to lead the company to outstanding success. The Nassau County Council on Aging will hold its annual for those changes. In addition, updated laws in Florida will be From 1989 to 1991, Bob was chairman of the Equipment Leasing meeting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Fernandina reviewed, as well as changes in highways and automobiles. Association. Beach Life Center, located at 1901 Island Walkway. The meet- Class size is limited and registration is required. Call Melanie at After he left Bell Atlantic in 1993, not yet ready to retire, Bob ing is open to the public. 507-2692. Certificate fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for started RWS Investments, making angel investments across many non-members. industries long before it was popular. During this time, he served Meditation class starts Tuesday on many corporate boards and acted as an advisor to numerous A four-week “Introduction to Meditation” class led by Prodigals support group executives and entrepreneurs. It was only after many successful Dharmasuri begins Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Ink Hippie, located at The Parents of Prodigals Support Group meets 7-8:30 years of such work that he was ready to retire with Rosie in 2004 308-1/2 Centre St. in Fernandina Beach. From 6:30 to 8 p.m., p.m. the third Thursday of every month at Celebration Church, to Amelia Island, where he continued to evaluate investments and the class will explore focusing on the body, senses, and mind to located at 416 Alachua St. in Fernandina Beach. The next meet- manage his own portfolio. develop concentration and positive emotions. This class is open ing will be Feb. 20. The group offers biblical and secular support Bob supported many charitable causes and cultural organiza- to all and costs $20 per week or $65 for all four sessions if paid to the hurting parents of prodigal children in order to give them tions, not only financially but with boundless energy and time. at the first class. Contact [email protected] to register. hope and a future. For more information, call (770) 598-0470. Dearest to his heart was the Adaptive Sports Foundation in Class size is limited to 14. Windham and the Wounded Warriors Project. He also supported Sexual assault support group Manhattan College, the Roundabout Theatre Company, the Valley Low vision group meeting Jan. 29 Support group for survivors of sexual assault. Must be 18 or Hospital, the Salvation Army, and Land and Waters to name a few. Nassau County Council on Aging’s Low Vision Support older. Meets 4-5 p.m. every other Wednesday at Family Support Bob believed strongly in a positive mental attitude. He touched Group meets once a month to provide information on adap- Services in Yulee. For more information, call Lori at 716-5390. many lives and leaves a legacy of love, leadership, kindness, tive devices and encourage members with vision challenges generosity, and most importantly, the power of positive thinking! VITA offers free income tax help In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the following The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program pro- organizations: FOR THE RECORD vides free electronic (E-File) and paper income tax filing assis- • Adaptive Sports Foundation at adaptivesportsfoundation.org tance for low- to moderate-income tax filers with incomes under • Pathfinder Village at pathfindervillage.org A photo of Rev. Mark Charles, who was one of the featured $66,000. This free service is provided by the Internal Revenue • The Valley Hospital Foundation at 223 N. Van Dien Ave., speakers at the fifth annual Bridging the Gap event on Jan. 9, was Service and the Real$ense Prosperity Campaign, a United Way Ridgewood, NJ 07450 incorrectly identified in the Jan. 15, 2020 edition of the News- Initiative, in partnership with the Nassau County Public Library Leader. and the Fernandina Beach Parks & Recreation Department. Sidney Frank Wheeler ••• Filing assistance for the 2020 tax season begins Tuesday, The Beach Community Working Group’s estimate of $1.5 Jan. 28, and continues through April 15. While walk-ins are wel- Sidney Frank Wheeler died January 21, 2020. million for the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office to provide a single come, appointments will take priority. He was the son of the late Elizabeth Nowell Wheeler and Sid police officer to cover the beach in the unincorporated areas of The IRS requires photo identification and original Social Wheeler of Monroe, Ga. Mr. Wheeler was born on July 4, 1934 in Amelia Island 24 hours a day included $580,000 in non-recurring Security cards for everyone on the return in order for VITA to do Monroe and graduated from Monroe High School. costs. An article in the Jan. 22, 2020 edition of the News-Leader your taxes. Bring your photo id, Social Security card, your 2018 He later graduated from Georgia Tech and the incorrectly reported these amounts. tax return, and all 2019 tax documents such as W-2s, 1099s, University of Georgia School of Law. He was The News-Leader strives for accuracy. We will promptly correct all SSA-1099s, and 1095 A forms. If in doubt, bring the document. commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Navy while factual errors. Please notify the editor of errors at pegdavis@fbnews- VITA cannot work from pay stubs or other year-end documents. at Georgia Tech and was on active duty between leader.com or call (904) 261-3696. VITA services will be offered at the locations and dates: college and law school. He was admitted to the • Atlantic Recreation Center (auditorium), 2500 Atlantic Ave., State Bar of Georgia while still in law school and Fernandina Beach; Jan. 28 to Feb. 27 and March 22 to April 15; began his law practice in Atlanta in June 1962 Tuesdays, Thursdays – 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesdays – 3:30 with the law firm then headed by E. Smythe Gambrell, where he to 7:30 p.m. was made a partner. • Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1200 Elm St., In 1967, Mr. Wheeler joined Ben L. Weinberg Jr. and Palmer Fernandina Beach; March 3 to 19; Tuesdays, Thursdays – H. Ansley to form Long, Weinberg, Ansley & Wheeler. In La FLora Mission 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesdays – 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. 1999, he was a founding partner in the law firm of Weinberg • Career Source (at Winn Dixie shopping center), 96042 Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial, where he practiced until his CREMATORIUM Lofton Square Court, Yulee; Jan. 27 to April 14; Mondays, retirement. He was a trial lawyer for more than 40 years, prin- Tuesdays, Wednesdays – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. cipally representing doctors and hospitals in numerous medical Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 Reservations for both recreation centers can be made by malpractice cases. calling 530-6500 and selecting the option for your local Mr. Wheeler was a member of the usual bar associations and (904) 261-3644 branch library. Please call during business hours – 10 a.m. to 6 court rosters and was a Fellow of the American College of Trial p.m. Monday through Saturday. Lawyers. He was a member of the Old War Horse Lawyers Club, Nassau County’s Only Crematorium To make a reservation for the Career Source location, call the Advocates Club, Phi Delta Phi, the Lawyers Club of Atlanta, 432-0009, ext. 2660. and the Gridiron Secret Society. Mr. Wheeler is survived by his wife of 29 years, Linda Stanley The News-Leader is published every Wednesday and Friday by The Fernandina Beach News-Leader, Wheeler, and three children, Bradley Wheeler Kirsch (Scott) 511 Ash Street, P.O. Box 16766, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. Periodicals postage paid at Fernandina of Chapel Hill, N.C., John Douglass Wheeler (Mary Susan) of Beach, Fla. (USPS 189-900) ISSN# 0163-4011. 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NL Friday 01.24.20.indd 2 1/23/20 6:46 PM FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020 NEWS News-Leader 3A Nassau Health Summit Thursday The Florida Department of Health – Nassau and the Partnership for Healthier Nassau will host a health fair event from noon until 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, followed by the 2020 Nassau Health Summit from 1 to 5 p.m. on the same day at Florida State College at Jacksonville’s Nassau Red Bean Center. The health fair and the summit session are both free and Nassau Infant Mortality open to the public. Taskforce, Substance The summit will feature Exposed Newborn Taskforce, speakers on a variety of topics Nassau Interfaith Health such as health improvement, Ministry, Essential Housing behavioral health and suicide, Advisory Council, Western TOPTRACER/CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH tobacco, vaping, age-friendly Nassau Heritage Project and The city of Fernandina Beach is considering bringing Toptracer golf game technology to the driving range at the city’s efforts, infant mortality of sub- the Nassau County Health golf course. Toptracer simulates world-renown golf courses from the driving range. Toptracer uses only the driving stance-exposed babies, faith- Improvement Coalition. range, and the rest of the golf course would not be affected by its implementation. based health programs, hous- The events will take place ing, and the Western Nassau in FSCJ Nassau Campus, Red Heritage project. Bean Center, Building 30, Speakers from the following Nassau Room (T-126). The Toptracer game could go in at golf course groups are scheduled to attend: campus is located at 76346 The Partnership for a Healthier William Burgess Blvd. in Yulee. JULIA ROBERTS than $2 million. Increasing the “It’s a game changer,” he told scour economic, demographic, Nassau, the Nassau Behavioral Contact Mary von Mohr at News-Leader General Fund’s annual support the commission. and market data and add analyti- Health Consortium, the Nassau 557-9133 or mary.vonmohr@ of the golf course to $800,000 Martin floated the idea of cal insight to help you make bet- Polydrug Taskforce, Tobacco flhealth.gov with any questions The Fernandina Beach Golf would give the facility a positive bringing Toptracer to Fernandina Free Nassau, the Nassau Age- or for accommodations, which Club has been, for a number of cash flow of $150,000 and wipe Beach last year during the city’s TRACKER Continued on 5A Friendly Livability Project, will be available as needed. years, a money pit for the city of out its debt. budgeting process, but the City Fernandina Beach, with a current “The total General Fund sup- Commission told Martin it want- debt of $1.2 million due to the port, if we keep the status quo, ed a detailed plan. need to “lend” money to the golf is roughly $2.8 million,” he said. Martin said he has worked course from the city’s General “If we did the additional support, with Jodi Hensen, a Nassau Fund in order to keep the facility the total support is $4 million County business consultant financially afloat. from the General Fund. We still with the Florida Small Business The golf course is an “enter- haven’t changed any business Development Center at the prise” fund that is supposed models. We just are in a better University of North Florida, to bring in enough revenue to accounting position.” and golf course Manager Steve financially support itself, so Or, Martin said, the other Murphy to develop that plan. Visit could an “arcade golf” game be option is to increase revenue, “Part of the data came from the answer? something that Toptracer might IBIS World, which is expert ana- City Manager Dale Martin be able to do. lysts from around the world who brought details of a plan to bring that concept, called Toptracer, to the golf club at the Jan. 21 City Commission meeting. Antiques Show & Sale Martin first laid out the finan- Amelia Island / Fernandina Beach Amelia Island cial position of the golf course using data from a 2018 report Jan. 24, 25, 26, 2020 • Friday: 11aM – 5PM by the financial consulting firm Saturday 10aM – 5PM • Sunday 10aM - 4PM Stantec. He said the 2020 fiscal Atlantic Auditorium Recreation Center year budget for the golf course 2500 Atlantic Ave. will show a cash flow deficit of Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 approximately $135,000, which *Concessions by Fernandina Beach will bring the cumulative struc- Woman’s Club. tural deficit from the past several years to more than $1.2 million. Chipped & Damaged Crystal Repair Martin said the status quo of Dealers from six states the General Fund propping up Admission $8.00 per person the golf course with an annual **Save $1.00 OFF each admissions with cash input of $220,000 would this ad. Admission good for all three days. “eventually” get the golf course email: [email protected] Call today to schedule! out of its negative cash flow Info: www.angevinepromotions.com problem, but the structural debt 386.822.0557 Facebook: Angevine Promotions would continue to grow to more

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NL Friday 01.24.20.indd 3 1/23/20 6:35 PM 4A FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020 NEWS News-Leader Medicare.gov had inaccurate 2020 drug prices s millions of Medicare beneficiaries a Special Enrollment Period so the different pages so CMS can understand what reviewed their drug coverage and made they can change plans. This is consumers are seeing. decisions for 2020, some of the infor- verified on the Medicare.gov “The problem is, we don’t know exactly how Amation on the Medicare website was website. widespread the problem is,” Carter said. “We wrong. Consumers picked plans that did not give If you believe you made the have some significant accurate drug pricing information. For example, wrong plan choice because of concerns that people will be making decisions Nuedexta is a very expensive drug; the drug’s inaccurate or misleading infor- based on numbers that are not right.” While you full price is about $1,500 a month. The Medicare mation, including using Plan different pages of the same plan,” she said. can tell something is wrong when you see two dif- Plan Finder website showed that, after a $415 Finder, call 1-800-MEDICARE There is no deadline for making a new enroll- ferent prices for the same drug on the same plan, deductible, the drug would cost $41.60 a month. and explain your situation. Call ment request. consumers might have a hard time seeing other When calling about the drug plan, the prices were THE SAVVY center representatives can help You should not be required to provide proof of mistakes in pricing, she said. very different. The first month of meeting the CONSUMER you throughout the year with the misinformation or confusion you experienced. The Savvy Consumer is written by Meg deductible and then paying the copay was $650. options for making changes. If you have any issues using this Special McAlpine, a University of Florida/IFAS Nassau Thereafter, the drug would cost about $500 a “The drug prices just don’t Enrollment Period when you call Medicare, ask Extension agent who is available at 530-6359. The month. Meg seem to have anything to do to speak with a supervisor. You can also contact Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Among the problems that have been identified McAlpine with reality,” said Julie Carter, your State Health Insurance Assistance Program is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to are inconsistent drug prices for the same plan and a senior federal policy associ- (SHINE) at (877) 839-2675. provide research, educational information and other different versions of the lists of drugs covered by ate at the Medicare Rights Center. For example, Asked why different website pages show dif- services only to individuals and institutions that that plan. Carter said, one webpage will show that a particu- ferent prices for the same drug, a CMS official function with non-discrimination with respect to Officials from the Centers for Medicaid and lar drug on a specific plan costs one thing but then said that the agency will look into the issue and race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual Medicare Services are now advising beneficiaries another page for the same plan will show a differ- that it would be helpful if users could provide orientation, marital status, national origin, political to call 800-633-4227 anytime in 2020 and ask for ent price. “We’re seeing big swings between the screen captures, also known as screenshots, of opinions or affiliations. UF researchers find virus replication ‘switch’ University of Florida investigator for the National activate and propagate itself, leaving when the cell ing organ transplants or on immunosuppressive Institutes of Health. Here, perceives internal or external threats. This helps medications. Many viruses are master manipulators, hijacking Bhaduri-McIntosh explains to explain the mechanics of how the virus is able to Do these findings apply to other viruses? cellular functions to propagate, spread and avoid more about the findings. persist and reactivate. This is also the first known There are other herpesviruses such as herpes elimination by their hosts’ immune system. Now, What is the Epstein-Barr instance of a virus able to exploit inflammasomes simplex virus (which causes cold sores and genital University of Florida researcher Sumita Bhaduri- virus? directly for their replication. herpes), the Varicella-zoster virus (which causes McIntosh, M.D., Ph.D., has discovered how the The Epstein-Barr virus, What is the relevance for human patients? chickenpox and shingles) and cytomegalovirus common, cancer-causing Epstein-Barr virus does or EBV — also called human The inflammasome is activated by metabolic (which typically causes fever, headache and fatigue) just that by using a complex of proteins to emerge herpesvirus 4 — affects changes in the cell and various inflammatory con- that also cause significant disease in humans. While from a dormant state and begin replicating. more than 95% of the world’s ditions such as infections, injuries and inflamma- yet to be explored, our findings may also have impli- Bhaduri-McIntosh is chief of pediatric infec- Sumita Bhaduri- population, according to the tory diseases, including diabetes. We have found cations for diseases caused by other herpesviruses. tious diseases in the UF College of Medicine’s McIntosh, M.D., National Institutes of Health. that a particular inflammasome that is activated How were the experiments conducted? Department of Pediatrics and an associate profes- Ph.D. Usually spread during child- by high blood glucose (diabetes) also causes replica- To test inflammasomes’ effect on the Epstein- sor in the departments of pediatrics and molecular hood through saliva, the virus tion and increased production of infectious Epstein- Barr virus replication “switch,” Burkitt lymphoma genetics and microbiology. typically produces a primary Barr virus. This increased cycle of activity is and post-transplant lymphoma cancer cells as well The findings help to explain why diabetes raises infection without symptoms followed by dormancy. important for the development of EBV-related dis- as EBV-infected cells from NOMID patients were the risk of Epstein-Barr virus-associated immune It can cause mononucleosis, post-transplant lym- eases such as infectious mononucleosis and EBV- studied. Those cells were exposed to a variety of system cancers in transplant patients. Bhaduri- phomas, Burkitt lymphoma and nasopharyngeal cell related cancers. Our findings are also relevant to a molecules known to induce the Epstein-Barr virus McIntosh said the findings could also apply more carcinomas, and has been associated with gastric group of patients who have a genetic condition replication cycle or simply high sugar (glucose) broadly to people who have diabetes and those who and other cancers. Once a patient is infected, EBV called neonatal onset multisystem inflammatory levels. carry the Epstein-Barr virus. remains for life, usually in a dormant state. disease, or NOMID, which is caused by a genetic What is next for this research? An associate professor in the UF College of What did you investigate during this mutation. With the inflammasome being hyperac- The relationship between Epstein-Barr virus, Medicine’s departments of pediatrics and molecu- research? tive in such patients, our experiments indicate that high blood sugar and EBV-related cancer develop- lar genetics and microbiology and chief of pediatric Viruses activate a complex of proteins, known a particular type of white blood cell may be less ment warrants further investigation. Furthermore, infectious diseases at UF Health Shands Children’s as inflammasomes, but then undermine the result- likely to control Epstein-Barr virus replication in for the first time, our discovery enables Hospital, Bhaduri-McIntosh focuses on cancer ing inflammatory responses that would otherwise those patients. prediction of which EBV-infected cells will sup- development and progression involving the Epstein- eliminate them. We asked if viruses could instead How does increased Epstein-Barr virus port the virus’ productive phase. By identifying Barr virus and its host. The findings were published be using those activated inflammasomes to directly activity potentially lead to cancer? and isolating such cells in which EBV is poised to Jan. 9 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of aid their replication and spread. It amplifies the pool of infected B cells, which begin replication, we aim to pinpoint molecular tar- Sciences. Co-authors include Bhaduri-McIntosh’s What are your primary findings? are a type of white blood cell. A larger pool of infect- gets for anti-EBV therapies. There are currently no former graduate student, Eric M. Burton, Ph.D., Our experiments revealed that the Epstein-Barr ed B cells can result in EBV-related cancers under drugs or vaccines to prevent or treat EBV-mediated and Raphaela Goldbach-Mansky, M.D., a senior virus exploits several inflammasome sensors to the right circumstances, such as in those undergo- diseases.

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experience. range, which needs to be done TRACKER Martin said there has been anyway, and $300,000 to install MISSING Continued from 1A Continued from 3A some confusion that led local the Toptracer equipment and “Bring Melissa Bodden Home” page on Facebook. ter business decisions,” Martin residents to think Top Golf is renovate the practice facility Erika Dent said that a group of friends and said. being suggested. There is a itself – so the additional proposed family searched the wooded area near Sycamore He explained that, while Top Golf facility in Jacksonville, capital improvements would be Street on Jan. 11, looking “for anything that will there is a perception golf which Martin said is “massive.” approximately $485,000, bring- give us clues, so we can find out what happened courses are “dead and dying,” Toptracer is not and is only ing the total capital expenditures to her.” research shows that isn’t the installed in the driving range, he (at the golf course) this year to Another search is scheduled in the area of case. Participants aged 18 to 49 said. $635,000,” he explained. Ratliff Road at 10 a.m. Saturday. continue to play golf as a busi- “Basically what you do is Martin said his projections Although Melissa Bodden was known to visit ness activity and employers hold you put a cover over your driv- show a loss of $61,936 for the Salis and was away from home overnight from golf-centered company events, ing range and concrete some of current fiscal year at the golf time to time, she never stayed out of touch with according to a February 2019 the driving range to provide for course, but if Toptracer is imple- her dad and her children. report, said Martin, who added infrastructure,” Martin said. “It’s mented, there could be a positive “If something did happen to her, her dad and that driving ranges are a grow- basically arcade golf. You can sit cash flow that begins with $72 in family would know,” Dent said. ing market, projected to grow in the driving range and you can the last six months of the year, Her friend hopes for the best outcome. SUBMITTED at an annual rate of approximately play three courses: Augusta and $81,761 in 12 months. “I just want her family to have peace and jus- Katherine Melissa Bodden Gelaro 4%. National, Pebble Beach or St. Martin said the Toptracer tice,” Dent said. “If her boyfriend did something “Over the 10 years to 2024, Andrews. It’s all simulated on TV presentation was given to the to her, they deserve to know.” industry growth will likely occur monitors and computers.” city’s Golf Course Advisory This isn’t the first time that Melissa were not warranted and the use of deadly force as recreational sports and related The investment to imple- Board, which unanimously Bodden was in the news. Her brother, Franklin was justified. activities are particularly popular ment Toptracer would begin endorsed bringing it to the City “Ray” Bodden, was shot Sept. 11, 2010 by Following the shooting incident, Melissa among retiring baby boomers,” with $15,000 to remodel the club- Commission. The idea will be NCSO Deputy Ernie Cole during a traffic stop in Bodden met with Corey to discuss her concerns. Martin read from the report. house restrooms, Martin said. presented again to the commis- Callahan. She received a dash cam video of the shooting, He said those people who are “Then you get into some of sion for official approve to move Bodden, 39, was shot and killed as he held 19.7 which occurred within several minutes after still working want opportunities the Toptracer costs – $150,000 forward with the implementation grams of marijuana in his hand that was rolled up Bodden was pulled over on his motorcycle. for recreation, creating a market to renovate the north greens, later this year. in a bag. He was unarmed. “I thought the video was going to shine the for a less time-consuming golf $30,000 to improve the driving [email protected] The State Attorney’s Office, then under light on the subject but now I am more confused the leadership of Angela Corey, reviewed the and none of it makes sense,” Bodden told the case, which had been turned over to the Florida Nassau County Record in 2010. Department of Law Enforcement. The review Melissa Bodden is 5 feet, 4 inches tall. She But in February 2017, changes tation for integrity, innovation, determined that criminal charges against Cole weighs 115 pounds. TRIBUTARY were made to the payment plans vision, and results in the cre- Continued from 1A when representatives for Three ation of communities and our Specifications included in the Rivers Timber LLC laid out revi- new Nassau County community ! project requirements include sions during the School Board’s will be known for its recreation- the stipulation that “The devel- Feb. 9, 2017 meeting. The revi- al, residential and commercial oper shall be responsible for all sions included amending the value.” SHAMPOO, CUT necessary improvements at the 10-year-old Memorandum of According to the release, project entrances, including but Understanding the developer “Tributary will include resi- not limited to turn lanes, traffic had negotiated with the school dential neighborhoods offering signals, acceleration and decel- district. Instead of two lump- resort-style amenities, includ- & BLOW DRY eration lanes, as determined sum payments totaling nearly ing a clubhouse, fitness center necessary by Nassau County and $9 million for the building of a and a variety of sports courts. FDOT at both access points at new school on 20 donated acres Additionally, the community will With 15 Minute Keratin Recovery Treatment. SR 200.” in exchange for exemption from offer dog parks, a comprehensive Also included as require- the district’s impact fees for trail system, neighborhood parks ! $ Regular Price $50.00 ments are public transit accom- new development, Three Rivers with riverfront access, commer- 25.00 WITH COUPON modations “in the event that offered to pay $3,727 per unit, cial and office space, and approxi- public transit service is provided to be paid out as the developer mately 3,200 home sites. Receive a second 25% OFF to Three Rivers,” and bicycle and files for its building permits with “In addition to preserving a COUPON at time of service. pedestrian connections. the county. significant portion of the com- “In order to promote alterna- Pierce, again representing munity’s uplands and wetlands, MUST PRESENT AD AT TIME tive forms of transportation, the Three Rivers, said in February GreenPointe will be donating a OF SERVICE developer shall provide a com- 2017 that the developer would site for a Nassau County public prehensive system of bicycle immediately transfer a 27-acre school, building a fire station 50%ONLY one perOFF Client EXPIRES MAY 15, 2020 paths and pedestrian walkways parcel that fronts along Edwards and building a public park for or multi-use trails throughout the Road for the building of a new Nassau County along Edwards Three Rivers DRI,” the project school. The land contains some Road.” documentation says. “All resi- wetlands, which will be mitigated Homes in the community HighLightsandSkinCare.com dential areas will be connected to by the developer, according to will include single-family homes, employment and shopping areas Pierce. townhomes and multifamily via this path system.” The NCSB voted unanimous- properties and “are anticipat- As far as how the money will ly in May 2017 to accept the new ed” to be priced from the low- Highlights and Skincare by Donnalynn be used, McDowell wrote: Memorandum of Understanding $200,000s to the high-$300,000s. “The contribution can with Three Rivers. Sales are anticipated to open in 542412 US-1, Suite A • Callahan, FL 32011 either be used for programmed McDowell also confirmed to summer 2020. For more infor- improvements to SR200 identi- the News-Leader that the 2017 mation on the community, go to 904-418-1664 fied in the Development Order MOU with the School Board is www.TributaryLiving.com. ! (in Resolution 2015-64) or, if still in effect: “The Developer is these improvements are not required to pay either $3,727.00 programmed (or have been per residential unit or the current completed) at the time of Phase Educational Facilities impact fee, 2 construction, the contribution whichever is greater. The cur- can be put toward improvements rent impact fee for Ed. Facilities to regionally significant facilities is $5,430.60 per unit.” agreed upon by the County and The project’s architect, the Developer.” Jacksonville planner Anthony Public hearings on the devel- Robbins, said the concept for opment were held in 2006, and the massive new “village” is not after workshops with the Nassau another giant subdivision, but County School Board, an agree- a new community with a public ment with the developers was square, waterfront, restaurants called a “win-win” after the and stores all located within developers agreed to donate walking distance of the homes. 20 acres of land within Three “Our new Nassau County Rivers, along with a lump sum development is one of the most contribution of almost $9 million. notable projects in Northeast J. Dixon Bridgers III, who was Florida, and we are excited to add the NCSB’s attorney at the time, it to our portfolio,” GreenPointe said the lump sum payment was Developers North Florida roughly equal to the total impact Regional President Mike Taylor fees the board would receive for said in their latest release. “Our the development’s 3,200 homes. firm has an unparalleled repu-

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JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER FILE PHOTO Fernandina Beach’s City Hall is too small for a growing city, say its officials, who are looking at alternate locations as well as considering remodeling the building at 204 Ash St. and building an auxiliary building on an adjacent lot. Right, the City Hall building before remodel in the early 1900s. It also was home of the city fire department.

ture at the Martin Luther King Jr. increase in the financial penal- DIGS Continued from 1A Recreation Center’s playground ties. Ms. Gibson, at my direc- across the street, having two on Elm Street, Voit said, but no tion, is meeting with the devel- buildings wouldn’t accommo- standalone sensory play. Two oper, so I am requesting a 30-day date our current staff and future standalone inclusive pieces can extension of my rendering of an needs. So I think we should just be added to the site for $45,000, opinion of the Amelia Bluff tree limit it to this parcel and the par- she said, bringing the total cost plan. I will report back to you by cel next to us.” of updating those three sites to the end of February.” The com- Ross pointed out that the $245,000. mission agreed to that extension. city has a joint meeting with the The Central Park playground The commission approved Nassau County School Board is currently scheduled for a facilities use agreement with scheduled for Feb. 19 and that replacement and expansion. Voit Buccaneer Region SSCA to hold broaching the subject with the said she has requested an inclu- autocross solo driving events at School Board would cost nothing. sive park design for that location the city’s airport in 2020. There “I talked to (Superintendent Dr.) at an estimated additional cost of were eight such events at the Kathy Burns. She said probably $500,000. She said she will sub- airport in 2019, ending with one not but bring it up,” Ross said. mit those expenses to the city for on Dec. 8. Lednovich pointed out “We are having a workshop with approval. there were no complaints to the “MAKING BUYING AND SELLING them. They say no (and) we’re Martin gave the commis- city about the races. done, but it is 16 acres and they sion an update on the situation In other business, the City AS SEAMLESS AS POSSIBLE” are letting the building deterio- in which the developer of the Commission: rate.” Amelia Bluff subdivision cut • Approved Ameris Bank’s In the end, the commission down trees that were supposed depository program as an invest- SERVING agreed to issue a Request for to be protected under the city’s ing option; Qualifications for firms to conduct tree ordinance during site prepa- • Approved a transfer Amelia Island, Nassau & Duval Counties a needs assessment for the city ration work. of $5,400 in the Facilities for a new city hall facility. City officials determined Maintenance Department budget Ross also spoke about his that 55 of 150 trees designated for higher-than-expected person- Tampa, Orlando & Miami recent experiment of visiting for preservation in the develop- nel expenses; some city playgrounds while in a ment off Citrona Drive had been • Approved a franchise agree- wheelchair and how he wants the removed in violation of the city’s ment with Harrell Land DBA city to work toward making its tree protection ordinances. The Fernandina Beach Market Place. existing playgrounds more acces- developer met twice with city The franchise fee includes use of sible both to children and adults. staff in December to discuss the electricity for the weekly market Parks & Recreation Director mitigation plan, which includes at no additional charge; Nan Voit gave a short presenta- replanting 416 inches of shade • Approved iamGIS Group tion about city playgrounds and trees and paying a fine for 150 as a sole source vendor for GIS the financial investment to bring inches of shade trees that totals asset management software for more accessibility and inclusion $18,750. Martin has the author- $35,000; to those facilities. She said Main ity to give final approval to that • Approved the transfer Beach Park is in “fair” condi- mitigation plan. of $346,071 in the Building tion and options to make the Martin said the city solic- Department budget for vehicles, playground there more inclu- ited, through the Planning & document scanning, and purging sive are to install pour-in-place Conservation Department, the of stored records; (PIP) or artificial turf surfac- opinion of two third-party arbor- • Added Anchor Amelia ing and enlarge the playground ists to review the mitigation plan, Adventures to a lease agreement area to include components and they indicate the proposed with Amelia River Cruises; that would allow sensory play. plan, “for the most part,” is in • Entered into a memoran- Those improvements would total compliance with the city’s ordi- dum of understanding with the $125,000, according to Voit. nance. Martin said one of the North Florida Land Trust to The Atlantic Park playground, reviewers indicated that, while identify and acquire land for con- with the exception of Pirate Park, the plan may meet the letter servation; was installed in 2019, Voit said, of the ordinance, he “believes • Entered into a franchise and does have some inclusive strongly that we can do a better agreement with Roque Island components and PIP surfacing, job with the number and type of Capital to operate a trolley ser- which is universally accessible. trees that are proposed.” vice; and Options to make that play area “I’ve had (Planning & • Approved on first reading more inclusive, according to Voit, Conservation Director Kelly) amendments to the city’s Future are to expand the area’s footprint Gibson reach out to the devel- Land Use Map and zoning maps to include standalone inclusive oper to have a discussion as to to resolve conflicts between Let’s start a relationship! sensory play features with PIP how we can improve his miti- the two on a number of proper- surfacing at a cost of $75,000. gation plan. That may involve ties throughout the city. Those John Holbrook, Michele Holbrook, Trenton Hodges, There are sensory features planting less, but higher quality amendments must come up Betsie Huben, John Steele, Julie Lomond, Hernan Miranda, that are a part of the large struc- trees,” Martin said. “The way our again for a second reading and ordinance is crafted, a reduction be approved before the changes Krist Garber, Teena Foster, Jarah Radtke, in the number of trees could also would take effect. have the additional impact of an [email protected] NLPSA Natalie Blackwell, Shannon Barry and Lynn Shultz.

Needs volunteers to help Nassau County families who need food, shelter and basic necessities. 904•415•0171 Call: 904.261.7000 for more information . to the commission by Florida 1303 JASMINE STREET FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034 MARINA Continued from 1A Inland Navigation District visit fhmarina.com/contact-us Commissioner Lynn Williams, and complete the form. but commissioners sank the idea Springer said that – as usual of paying for a breakwater in the – reservations for dock space county. during the Shrimp Festival were Williams said that, while the taken as soon as they were made old attenuator is of no use to the available at the beginning of the city, it could be used as an atten- year. uator, but not a dock, at the Dee “Shrimp Festival excitement Dee Bartels Public Boat Ramp. Realtor Directory was apparent on Jan. 2 as all He said the cost of towing the Have property for sale? Call us! 904-261-3696 available locations in the marina attenuator to that location would were sold out in less than 20 min- be $35,000 to $50,000, which utes,” Springer said. could possibly be covered by a The marina has new dock- FIND grant, though Williams age rates in place, but Springer could not guarantee that. said those rates are comparable He said he has spoken to to other marinas in the area and Nassau County officials about have had no effect on reserva- moving the attenuator to Dee tions. Dee Bartels, and they are open “Boats staying in the marina to the idea. are charged a daily rate of $2.50 City officials were skeptical per foot, per day,” he explained. of spending city resources to 608 S. 8th Street Phil Griffin “No changes to the rate struc- move the attenuator out into the Fernandina Beach, Fl 32034 Broker GRI ture have been implemented that county. www.ACRFL.com [email protected] are different than those in place “That’s a wonderful idea,” $549,000 CommerCial: 3,650 sq. ft. in the past. As in the past, the City Commissioner Chip Ross (904) 261-2770 • (904)556-9140 rate for the Friday and Saturday said about repurposing the COMMERCIAL • INVESTMENT • LEASING • SALES of Shrimp Festival is doubled. attenuator. “If the county wants Although we are sold out for the to come and get it, they can. I’m Festival, we are still accepting personally not willing to put any boats on the festival waiting list more money into something that at fhmarina.com/contact-us. On is going to go into the county. I the form, select ‘other’ and in talked to (County Commissioner) the comments, include SHRIMP Aaron Bell today. (County FESTIVAL.” Commissioner Danny) Leeper John Hartrich Work is beginning on the never called me back. If the Broker/Owner Looking for great exposure? This site offers a rare chance to show- northern basin of the marina as county is interested in coming [email protected] case your product or service. Site has 2 buildings, a 2,450 SF retail well. and getting this dock and Brance www.SeaHorseofAmelia.com showroom in front and a 1,200 SF office in rear. Use one and lease The City Commission is willing to sell it or give it to 4856 First Coast Hwy., #3 the other or occupy both buildings. Highly visible on a corner and them, I think it’s a good idea. I Amelia Island, FL 32034 approved a change order that Smokey & Bandit located in a great location in fast growing central Yulee, Florida. 904-206-0817 will add design of the fueling do not think the city should be Owner is flexible on terms so bring all offers. Please do not disturb system in the northern basin to putting more money into some- current tenant. Two access points from SR 200 and from Peeples thing that’s going to be in the Road. Commercial general zoning allows for retail, hobby/gift a contract with Marina Utilities, shop, services businesses (equipment rental, salon, etc.), restaurant Inc., an addition of $12,500 to county.” and there is an existing repair shop currently in use. MLS#87722 their contract, bringing the total Vice Mayor Len Kreger said for that contract to $100,450. A the city “should concentrate on contract to install utilities to the finishing our marina” and noted northern attenuator dock was there are limited funds for FIND also awarded to Marina Utilities projects. for $289,950. “I don’t know that I’m so Brance Diversified was excited about that because awarded the contract to remove there’s only so much FIND Phil Griffin Tara Thousand the old northern attenuator money available, and I don’t want 608 S. 8th Street Broker GRI Licensed Realtor dock and install the new one for them taking the money that we Fernandina Beach, Fl 32034 [email protected] [email protected] www.ACRFL.com $569,000. can use,” Kreger said. The future of the old, dam- The City Commission took no (904) 261-2770 • (904) 556-9140 • (904) 710-1870 aged northern attenuator was the action on Williams’ suggestion. COMMERCIAL • INVESTMENT • LEASING • SALES subject of comments addressed [email protected]

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The News-Leader is published with pride weekly for the people of Nassau County by Community Newspapers, Inc., Athens, Georgia. We believe that strong newspapers build strong communi- Sources of the news ties – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and profitable t’s not always how the media cov- toward favorable community-oriented newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of ers the news that matters. Often, issues – like the professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, quality and hard work. what they do not cover matters booming U.S. Foy R. Maloy, Publisher Peg Davis, Editor the most. economy, the Robert Fiege, Production Director Michael Miller, Copy Editor I F l o r i d a ’ s O l d e s t W e e k l y Smaller media companies like all-time low unem- N e w s p a p e r E s t a b l i s h e d i n 1854 Angeline Mudd, Business Office Manager beth Jones, Sports Editor Community Newspapers, Inc. (which ployment numbers, owns the News-Leader, the Nassau the 12,000 new The views expressed by the colum- Editorial Board County Record and the Camden factories opening/ nists and letter writers on this page County, Ga. Tribune & Georgian in re-opening in our Foy R. Maloy – [email protected] ~ Peg Davis – [email protected] are their own and do not necessarily this area) do it best, the old-fashioned country, the new reflect the views of the newspaper, its Tom Wood Dink NeSmith way. They strive to cover news STEVE’S trade deals, etc. owners or employees. Chairman President objectively and reserve opinions for MARKET And larger news- the editorial page, where they belong. PLACE papers bury their Conversely, the national media articles about these does it the worst. And it seems the accomplishments. bigger the company, the more biased Steve Nicklas Forget politi- VOICE OF THE PEOPLE and slanted the news coverage. cal parties. We are Biased toward an agenda, mostly one country, united. With one form political, mostly liberal. Many U.S. of government – by the people, for Appreciates the support So our traveler walking into the town on Towngate Street citizens are calling out for something the people. Political bias should not came first to the intersection with Someruelos Street. This more, something different. And they discolor the positives nor color the On behalf of the Amelia Island Museum of History I would street is named after the most important dignitary. The apparently are being heard. negatives. Our country is too divided like to express our appreciation for the support of our local Marquis de Someruelos was the Captain General of Cuba New television stations, news- right now, and this probably matters Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau and Tourist and Governor of Havana. Other streets were named after papers and web sites are suddenly the most. Development Council. East Florida Governors, Jose Estrada and Enrique White, starting up, and succeeding. Mostly ••• As a small not-for-profit, the help they have extended to and the fort’s commandant (Commandante), while some are projecting a conservative flavor, If you are looking for honest, us in promoting our annual Holiday Home Tour has been named after the location, Calle de la Marina (Marine Street), combating the predominantly liberal objective coverage of local issues invaluable. This fundraiser is our largest one of the year and Paseo de las Dames (Ladies Street), Calle de los Jardinieres national media. And we’re not talking and broader economic and finan- goes a long way to supporting the many programs we offer (Garden Street), Nuevo, and Calle de las Puertas de la Ciudad about Fox News here. cial topics, come to my “Coffee & to the community. They have also invested in the Museum (Towngate Street). Someruelos Street or White Street would Newsmax and One America News Conversations” events held the first by consistently providing yearly grant money and supporting have lead our traveler directly to the Plaza San Carlos and the are both new cable stations that are Friday of each month at the Nassau our capital campaign to completely renovate and update our important buildings surrounding it. rapidly gaining popularity. Newsmax County Chamber of Commerce. existing exhibit spaces. This renovation will make the Island’s Our traveler had the option of continuing on Towngate claims it already reaches 80 mil- We tackle thorny local issues and story more compelling and accessible to all ages and learning Street to the intersection with White Street but unfortunately lion homes, including many around important financial matters through styles. All of this during a time when so much of the cultural this is not possible today as approximately ten years ago here. Newsmax is carried locally by lively, interactive conversations – and funding has been cut. Towngate Street was vacated and plans were made to build a Comcast on Channel 1115. with notable guest speakers. The We are extremely blessed to live in a community and to Spanish inn on that land. That did not happen. As with other One America is not offered here events are open to the public and have a community partner that is committed to preserving its vacated roads, the city gives the adjacent property owners on on Comcast’s platform, but it has have been gaining popularity and past while looking towards the future. either side of the vacated street ownership of half the adjacent a news-packed website, as does traction with local residents. Phyllis Davis, executive director road width. This is with the understanding that the owner has Newsmax. (One America is carried The events are held monthly 9-10 Amelia Island Museum of History use of half the road width but nothing can be built to obscure on DirecTV, AT&T U-verse and a.m. at the Chamber office at the the view of the previous street. Verizon FIOS.) And newer national Gateway to Amelia complex. The Old Town’s ancient plat with its historic naming exists newspapers like The Epoch Times and next one is Feb. 7. The historic Old Town streets today because over the years careful city planners and various websites like TheHill and Townhall Steve Nicklas is a financial adviser The Law of the Indies was used by the Spanish to lay Historic District Councils worked with concerned residents are flourishing, gaining attention of with a regional U.S. brokerage firm out new towns in the Americas from the time of the first of Old Town who were seeking to retain the ancient grid. viewers, readers, and very impor- who lives and works on Amelia Island. Spanish conquistadors until the time Old Town Fernandina Over the last few years residents have worked to preserve tantly, advertisers. He is also an award-winning colum- was platted. Old Town was the last Spanish town platted in the ancient plat. They have worked with the differing mills Conversely, most available televi- nist. His columns appear regularly in the Western Hemisphere. It is the reason Old Town is listed to regain the city land at the south end of Estrada Street and sion lineups include the major net- weekly newspapers in North Florida on the National Register of Historic Places. create South Point pocket park. Currently they are working works (ABC, CBS and NBC) along and in South Georgia, and on his web- Travelers to old Fernandina from East Florida’s capital St. with the mill to provide information boards about the old with cable stations CNBC, CNN, site at SteveNicklasMarketplace.com. Augustine during the second Spanish period (of) 1783-1821 boardwalk to new Fernandina. In 2011, residents organized MSNBC, etc. While these stations He has published a book, All About arrived either by boat or on foot or horseback using the old the Bicentennial celebration and worked with the city to are certainly older than upstarts like Money, of his favorite columns from track from Vicente de Ferrer (later Cowford, and later still, open Someruelos east to the cemetery, and open Towngate Newsmax and One America, they all the past 20 years. The book is avail- Jacksonville). After struggling through rough terrain up the Street south to where the town’s gates once stood. They broadcast a fairly similar message. able at local stores and on Amazon. He spine of the island, the traveler would enter Old Town through worked with the mill to plant $1,200 worth of hand-selected For instance, these old-line net- can be reached at (904) 753-0236 or the rickety gates that lead from the old cemetery, also used trees along Garden Street. Mostly recently, although part of works allocate negligible air time at [email protected]. as a cow pasture, and walk up Towngate Street. Marine Street has crumbled away, today’s traveler can still When George (Jorge) Clarke was appointed Surveyor walk from the Plaza along Marine Street to access the river General of East Florida by Governor Enrique White and beach from San Fernando Street, named for a Spanish saint, charged with bringing order to the straggling untidy Amelia thanks to residents working with the city. HOW TO WRITE US ~ Letters must include writer’s name, address and telephone num- Post, as it was then called, things quickly became more order- Current residents are thankful for the caring work of for- ber for verification. Writers are normally limited to one letter in a 30-day period. ly. This was not without fierce opposition from the McClure mer residents who loved Old Town and have moved on or No political endorsements the week before an election. No poems will be pub- brothers, who reportedly pulled up the stakes Clarke has passed away. They are optimistic that those moving to Old lished. Letters should be typed or printed. Not all letters are published. Send let- positioned time and again. Clarke named the town after the Town recently will continue this tradition. ters to: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 16766, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32035 Spanish king Fernandina VII and named the streets after Jennifer Harrison Email: [email protected]. important dignitaries. 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VIEWPOINT / Robert M. Weintraub / Fernandina Beach As our world dies, our governments fiddle The Caves of Steel, Isaac Asimov’s disastrous record of doing that: The 1953 novel, pictures a world in which federal administration in the past everyone lives in cocooned cities, three years has proposed nearly 100 comfortably enclosed in huge metal rollbacks of environmental protec- domes away from an Earth that has tions including limiting emissions of become hostile to life. Food is no coal-fired electric-generating plants, longer obtained naturally from the weakening protection for endangered ground, but processed and fixed species, putting hurdles in the way of genetically. People live inside crowded energy-efficient light bulbs, weakening metropolises with conditioned air and limits on methane, a key greenhouse controlled amounts of UV radiation to gas, and relaxing offshore drilling simulate sunshine. safety rules. The same theme is at the core of National monument designations the 1973 movie Soylent Green, which by earlier administrations and auto describes a dystopian future of dying anti-pollution standards of California oceans, widespread pollution, poverty and 13 other states are being chal- and depleted resources caused by lenged by the Pennsylvania Avenue global warming. crowd, which also wants to cut federal Do not dismiss these themes as tailpipe emission limitations. science fiction fantasy because the Seventy lawsuits have been filed actions of our elected officials, both to stop these administration efforts. national and local, could make them One legal success stopped the admin- our reality if permitted to continue. istration from re-allowing the type Whether on Pennsylvania Avenue or of nets that trap and kill the endan- Ash Street, actions are being taken gered right whale. An attempt to – or avoided – that could take us to dramatically weaken the Endangered those extreme worlds. Species Act is being challenged by Fifty years ago this month, Richard seven national environmental groups Nixon signed into law one of the most and 17 states. effective laws ever written to pro- And there’s something about trees tect the environment – the National that people in power nationally and Environmental Policy Act – often locally don’t like. We all know the called the Magna Carta of environ- disdain for forests at 204 Ash St., as mental law. The current Washington the powers there allow our island’s administration is attempting to cripple remaining tree canopy to be destroyed it. The law requires environmental and refuse to even consider increasing impact statements for a variety of proj- the fine when developers “accidently” ects that require government approval. cut down protected trees. The law gives everyone affected by That anti-tree mindset goes all the KEVIN SIERS-CHARLOTTE OBSERVER-CAGLE CARTOONS one of these projects – individuals, way to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., where small businesses, environmental those in charge want to open Alaska’s activists, and others – a seat at the Tongass National Forest – 165,000 continues to avoid the threat of sea sun and moon align their gravitational ways: diabetes, cancers, lung disease table. The law has had a major impact acres of old-growth forest – to oil level rise – the evidence smacks us tug-of-war creates extreme tides – our and now possibly Alzheimer’s disease. on protecting water and air quality. and mining exploration as well as log in the face daily: monster tornadoes, river front is flooded, but all we get out Airborne particles “provide a pathway It was enacted after the heavily pol- 43,000 acres and construct 164 miles ferocious wildfires, the most powerful of Ash Street is talk, no action. to the brain,” leading to chronic brain luted Cuyahoga River in Ohio caught of roads. An attempt to raze 30,000 Atlantic hurricane ever, and the world- New threats are emerging daily. inflammation, according to a study fire and a tanker spilled three million acres of pinion pines and juniper wide rapid increase in sea level that is As Pennsylvania Avenue weakens underway. gallons of crude oil onto the Santa within the Grand Staircase-Escalante submerging islands and bringing exis- the nation’s air pollution controls – Our elected leaders are failing us! Barbara coast. National Monument was temporarily tential threat to cities such as Venice, an appeals court has just ruled that They put special interests and the The politicians who run our gov- stopped by conservation groups. Italy, and our neighbor, St. Augustine. the EPA is illegally failing to control pursuit of gold ahead of our health and ernment in Washington are attempt- While Pennsylvania Avenue contin- Rising sea levels have drastically smog – a UCLA study points to a link welfare. This is an election year, an ing to alter the ten commandments ues to call global warming-caused cli- increased Florida’s water table so between air pollution and dementia. opportunity to elect people who put of environmental policy; they have a mate change a “hoax” – and Ash Street when we have king tides – when the Airborne toxins damage us in many the health of our planet and us first!

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

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PIRATES TOP HORNETS t SOCCER FBHS girls host district tournament The Lady Pirates wrapped up the regular season in St. Augustine Wednesday with a 4-0 win over the Lady Yellow Jackets. The Fernandina Beach High School girls soccer team is back on its home field next week to host the District 4-4A tournament. The district tournament opens Thursday with Yulee, the fourth seed, taking on fifth- seed Paxon at 5:30 p.m. West Nassau, seeded third, will face sixth-seed Raines at 7:30 p.m. Bishop Kenny, the top seed, and second-seed FBHS drew quarterfinal round byes. Bishop Kenny takes on the Yulee- Paxon winner at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 4, and in the other semifinal, FBHS plays the West Nassau- Raines winner at 7:30 p.m. The district championship game is slated for 7 p.m. on Feb. 7. The FBHS boys soccer team, which fell 4-2 to Nease on Wednesday, traveled to Bartram Trail Thursday to cap the regular season. The Pirates will play in the district tournament at Bishop Kenny, which also starts Thursday.

t GOLF Join North Hampton men’s club The Golf Club at North Hampton invites men to join its newly formed Men’s Golf Association. The group plays Tuesdays with a different game every week. A specially planned lunch follows play for anyone interested. Membership at the club is not required to join. For information, email Dennis Engers at d12engets@ gmail.com.

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Yulee hosted the Fernandina Beach High School Register for girls and boys basketball teams on Friday, and the guests were victorious. The FBHS Lady Pirates beat the Lady Hornets 55-33. In the co-ed league nightcap, the Pirates topped the Hornets 66-36. FBHS had four players in double figures. Cam Register for co-ed open soft- Miller had a double-double with 14 points, 13 ball league Jan. 27-31, with a rebounds and a steal; Ryan Anderson had 11 $360 team fee, or Feb. 3-7, with points, eight boards, two assists and a block; a $385 team fee. Two-game Dillon Coe had 10 points, three rebounds, three refundable forfeit fee of $72 is assists and a pair of steals; and Brady Nelson due Feb. 14. scored 10 to go along with two rebounds and USA softball rules with two assists. Jake Smith chipped in seven points. some local league rules. Six Lukas Johns had six points and five boards. men/four women minimum per Yulee was led by Jacob Cartrette with nine team. Ages 18 and up. All bats points; Marcell White with six points and five must be ASA-approved, com- rebounds; Trey Davis with seven points; and pression tested and affixed with Zack Drawdy, who had four rebounds and a league-issued decals. Teams pair of assists. The Lady Pirates hosted Hilliard supply their own softballs. Thursday and travel to Bishop Snyder today. Games are played on Tip-off is at 6 p.m. The Pirates host Keystone Mondays beginning Feb. 17. Heights at 7:30 p.m. today. The Hornets host Email [email protected] or visit Harvest Community at 6 p.m. Monday. www.leaguelineup.com/fbflsoft- PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER ball for information. Baseball Grounds to become 121 Financial Ballpark Jacksonville’s longest tenured for growth was extremely appealing to years, ramping up their partnership in professional sports franchise has the Jumbo Shrimp. recent seasons in becoming the nam- entered into an agreement to play “121 Financial has been a great ing rights partner of the Crustacean in a stadium bearing the name of community partner and we are Corner seating area, as well as spon- one of Jacksonville’s longest contin- extremely excited about their height- sors of multiple giveaway nights, fire- ually-operating credit unions. The ened commitment to the Jumbo works displays and Fan Appreciation Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and 121 Shrimp in becoming the naming rights Night. The naming rights agreement Financial Credit Union (pronounced partner of our ballpark” said Babby. is the landmark marketing piece the “One to One”) have agreed to terms “Any partnership of this magnitude credit union has been looking for, as on a long-term naming rights agree- truly is monumental for both sides, and they have an eye to future growth and ment for the ballpark, pending it was important to us throughout the increased market presence. Jacksonville City Council approval process that we align ourselves with “This is much more than just put- expected ahead of the 2020 season. an organization whose values and goals ting up a sign with our name on a Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp owner/ parallel our own; and we believe 121 building” Marovich said. “Our board CEO Ken Babby was joined by 121 Financial and the Jumbo Shrimp are a tasked our executive team to find Financial interim-CEO David Marovich perfect match. something in our community that can along with Jacksonville Mayor Lenny “Great partners and long-term really take our credit union to the next Curry to make the announcement commitments like this allow us to level as far as branding and recognition that an agreement between the team the city, committing to continuing to Florida Telco Credit Union in 1935. reinvest in our great facility and most with a focus on growing our member- and the credit union has been reached provide great affordable family enter- Relaunched in 2010 as 121 Financial importantly, allows us to continue ship all while having a strong commu- and legislation will be filed with the tainment to the Jacksonville commu- Credit Union, the financial institu- to provide the most affordable fam- nity element involved. Jacksonville City Council to put final nity for years to come. tion’s headquarters are located in ily entertainment option on the First “The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, approval on the deal. 121 Financial Credit Union has Jacksonville’s Riverside neighborhood. Coast.” through their improved fan experi- In 2018, the Jumbo Shrimp entered deep roots in Jacksonville dating back That hometown connection and a focus 121 Financial has been a marketing into a long-term lease extension with 85 years, having been founded as on customer service along with a plan partner of the baseball club for many SHRIMP Continued on 9A

NEW Sports Fri.indd 1 1/23/20 3:40 PM FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020 SPORTS News-Leader 9A GRAPPLERS AT WESTSIDE SPORTS SHORTS Sign up for soccer goody bag upon arrival and accommodations for two nights. Amelia Island Youth Soccer is registering The camp is designed for players of all players through Feb. 1 for its U4-U19 leagues. levels who regularly play doubles and are All-girl U8 and U10 teams are formed when looking to improve their tactical and strategic possible. Cost is $75-115 based on the age of knowledge. the player plus the cost of the uniform. Register at www.doublestenniscamp. Practices begin in late February, games com. For information, contact Katie Steck at begin in March, and the season runs through [email protected] or call (830) 625- May. Register at www.aiysoccer.com. 5911, ext. 208. Play pickleball Amelia showcased Pickleball is offered at the Central Park Ray Hays, executive producer, and Chris multipurpose courts. Beginner play is at 3 p.m. Linke, editor, with Gemstone Media, have Sundays; and social play with challenge court produced Winning Amelia, a one-hour TV pro- at 4 p.m. Sundays. Women’s open play for all gram showcasing the Amelia Island Concours levels is at 8 a.m. Mondays; and advanced d’Elegance. play (3.5+) with challenge court at 4 p.m. Winning Amelia will be broadcast nationally Mondays. on NBC Sports Network Jan. 28 at 9 p.m. and Advanced play (3.0/3.5+) at 8 a.m. rebroadcast at 12 a.m. It will also be broadcast Tuesdays with challenge court; social play locally on CW17 Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. (experienced beginners, 2.5 and 3.0) at 10 The 25th anniversary show will begin a.m. Tuesdays; and intermediate/advanced March 5 and culminate in the Concours (3.0/3.5+) with challenge court at 4 p.m. d’Elegance on March 8. The field will be home Wednesdays. Men’s open play for all levels to hundreds of vehicles for the free admission is offered at 8 a.m. Thursdays. Intermediate/ Cars ‘n’ Coffee on Saturday, and more than advanced play (3.0/3.5+) is at 8 a.m. Fridays; 300 of the world’s finest collector cars on the and social play (experienced beginners, 2.5 Field of Dreams on Sunday. and 3.0) at 10 a.m. Fridays. No scheduled group play on Saturdays. SPECIAL PHOTOS Lacrosse registration Visit www.fbpickleball.com to determine playing level. The Fernandina Beach High School wrestlers competed in the Westside Round Robin The Amelia Island Nassau County Youth Tournament on Saturday. Nik Saldana, top right, placed fourth at 106 pounds; Jeremy Lacrosse league holds practices from 5:30- Mahoney, above right, was third at 126; Jeremiah Giedrys, above left, was second at 170; 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9:30- NSFA meets and Kolby Kidd, top left, was third at 182. Kyle Hutchinson placed fourth at 182. 11:15 a.m. Saturdays at either the Central The Nassau Sport Fishing Association Park football field or Hickory Street Park. holds its monthly business meetings on the instrumental in the construction and opening All area children between the ages of 6-14 second Wednesday of each month. The SHRIMP From 8A of the ballpark. The naming rights agreement are eligible to participate. No experience is monthly social get-together is held on the necessary. The AINCYL will field teams in four ences and focus on family and affordable activi- specifically ensures that the playing surface will fourth Wednesday of each month. age groups — eight and under, 10 and under, ties and their overall impact on our community, continue to be referred to as Bragan Field. The location for both meetings is Kraft Ten 12 and under and 14 and under. All teams will really goes hand-in-hand with our vision for 121 “The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are deeply Acres, 961023 Buccaneer Trail, Fernandina be co-ed and will play in accordance with boys Financial and we couldn’t be more excited and committed to Jacksonville and we are thrilled to Beach. All are welcome to attend the meet- youth lacrosse rules, which requires full pro- proud to enter into this arrangement and solidify see that continue at 121 Financial Ballpark,” said ings. tective equipment (stick, helmet, mouth guard, ourselves as Jacksonville’s Hometown Credit Curry. “Baseball has a long and storied tradition The Nassau Sport Fishing Association, gloves, shoulder and throat protector). Union.” in our city, and that story continues with the founded in 1983, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit The AINCYL should have ample equip- The agreement calls for the stadium to be Jumbo Shrimp providing great family fun at a organization created to develop and promote ment for loan to all players, but it will be named 121 Financial Ballpark for a 13-year term, great price and in a fun environment.” saltwater fishing in the Nassau County area distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. expiring in 2033, the same year the current Fast Forward Sports Group, LLC, led by while adhering to state, federal and local regu- The league will also provide sources of deeply Jumbo Shrimp lease agreement with the city of Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp owner Ken Babby, lations, to encourage compliance with rules of discounted equipment should the need arise. Jacksonville. In addition to the naming rights of took ownership of the Double-A Southern water safety by club members and the general All participants must register with U.S. the ballpark, 121 Financial becomes the official League franchise following the 2015 season. The public and to promote youth-related commu- Lacrosse (AINCYL’s governing body). The credit union of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp club negotiated a lease extension with the city of nity and other civic-minded activities. Contact $30 fee covers club insurance. Each player along with additional sponsorship and marketing Jacksonville in 2018 to guarantee the club play at President Dennis Burke at (256) 453-4744 or will also be charged a $200 fee to cover team elements. Specific financial details of the agree- the ballpark through the 2033 season. email [email protected]. expenses, including uniforms, league dues, ment were not made public. The renegotiated lease, which includes referees, field lining and other ancillary costs, The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville opened a higher annual rent payment to the city of according to Bazarian. For information or to Sailing club meets in 2003 as part of the Better Jacksonville Plan. Jacksonville than the original lease, also gave the register, visit www.ameliaislandlacrosse.org. The stadium is owned by the city of Jacksonville club the ability to sell stadium naming rights and The Amelia Island Sailing Club meets the and managed by ASM Global with the Jumbo use revenues from the sale to be used for reno- first Tuesday of the month at the Kraft Athletic Shrimp as the primary tenants. vations, improvements, enhancements, mainte- Boules Club Club at Ten Acres, located off Buccaneer nance and repairs and upkeep to the ballpark. Trail. The stadium capacity of more than 11,000 The Amelia Island Boules Club holds In addition to seeing record numbers through Social hour starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by is the largest among Double-A baseball parks pétanque pickup games on the pétanque the turnstiles, the Jumbo Shrimp have shown a a potluck dinner, business meeting and guest and has additionally played host to the Atlantic courts at the south end of the downtown commitment to an improved fan experience at speaker presentation. Guests are welcome. Coast Conference baseball tournament, Southern marina Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and most after- the ballpark, having reinvested nearly $3 million Current boat ownership or sailing skills are not League All-Star Games, collegiate games, includ- noons on weekdays. Pétanque (pay-tonk) is in private funds for ballpark improvements in the prerequisites to joining. ing an annual matchup between Florida and a cousin of both horseshoes and bocce, the four years of operating the team and serving as Club activities throughout the year may Florida State, concerts, movie nights and other Italian bowling game. The public is always primary tenant. include day/overnight excursions by water special events totaling 100 occasions each calen- welcome. Call 491-1190. dar year. The Jumbo Shrimp’s 2020 home opening day and/or land, sailboat racing, social activities The playing surface of the stadium was des- is April 15 against the Biloxi Shuckers at the such as tubing, swimming with manatees, ignated as Bragan Field, by act of Jacksonville Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Season tickets, Doubles boot camp picnics and parties; as well as assisting with local conservation and environmental efforts in City Council, in 2012 to honor the legacy of the mini plans and group outings are on sale now. The Cliff Drysdale Tennis team at the legendary Jacksonville baseball family who were Visit www.jaxshrimp.com or call 358-2846 for surrounding waters. Contact Commodore Tom Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort will host Durel at (443) 838-7241 or [email protected]. long-time operators of the baseball franchise and information. doubles boot camps Feb. 7-9 and Feb. 21-23. Each weekend includes 10 hours of tennis, Email items for Sports Shorts to bjones@ welcome reception, pro doubles exhibition, fbnewsleader.com or call 261-3696. RECREATION ROUNDUP

The Fernandina Beach must be accompanied by an rates also available. Parks & Recreation adult. Photo ID required. Adult clinics: Beginner/ Department offers the follow- • Open roller hockey at the advanced beginner (2.0-2-2.5) ing activities. Visit www.fbfl.us Main Beach multi-purpose Mondays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for information. court. Adult and older teens Advanced beginner/interme- Sports and fitness: skate Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. diate strokes clinic (2.5-3.0) Register for co-ed open (beginner) and Saturdays Wednesdays from 8-9 a.m. softball league Jan. 27-31, from 4:15-4:45 p.m. (easy) Intermediate strokes clinic with a $360 team fee, or Feb. and 4:45-6 p.m. (advanced). (3.0-3.5) Wednesdays from 3-7, with a $385 team fee. Family skate Tuesdays from 9-10:30 a.m. Intermediate/ Two-game refundable forfeit 4-5 p.m. and Saturdays from advanced drills clinic (3.5-4.0) fee of $72 is due Feb. 14. USA 3-4 p.m. Call Ray Matz at Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. softball rules with some local (215) 852-7038. Cost is $10/person/hour for league rules. Six men/four • Central Park tennis courts one-hour clinics, $12 non-city; women minimum per team. has four lighted hard courts and $15/person for 1 1/2-hour Ages 18 and up. All bats must available for open play. Courts clinics, $18 non-city. Pre- be ASA-approved, compres- 1 and 2 (closest to South registration required (minimum sion tested and affixed with 13th Street) are reserved for of three persons/clinic). league-issued decals. Teams instructed play during posted Schedule private one-hour supply their own 12-inch, hours. Keys may be pur- lessons for $50 per hour for .52cor/300 compression ASA chased at the Atlantic Center city residents or $60 non- softballs (11-inch, .44cor/375 for a $20 fee during normal city or 30-minute lessons for compression ASA softballs business hours. $25 (city) or $30 (non-city). allowed for women). Games • Pickleball is offered at the Customized clinics also avail- on Mondays beginning Feb. Central Park courts. Gate keys able. Semi-private and group 17. Email [email protected] or are $20. Visit www.fbpickle- lessons are also available. visit www.leaguelineup.com/ ball.com, Fernandina Beach A 24-hour cancellation is fbflsoftball. Pickleball Pirates on Facebook required for adult clinics and • Youth team volleyball at or email fbpbpirates@gmail. private, semi-private and Peck Gym is Tuesdays and com. group instruction. Call 891- Fridays 3-6 p.m. for school • Rod Gibson Tennis 6927 or email rodgibsonten- and club teams. Players must Services offers pickleball [email protected] to schedule have adult coach or adult instruction and clinics at private, semi-private or group supervision. Call at 24 hours Central Park. Introduction to lessons or to register for junior in advance to reserve courts, pickleball/beginner play 3-4 or adult clinics. 310-3353 or 310-3354. Fee is p.m. Sundays. The class is Aquatics: $2 per day for city residents, free. • Try diving experience: A F e r n a n d i n a B e a c h T i d e s $5 non-city. Register in advance. one- to two-hour introductory Tides, Sun & Moon : January 22 - January 29, 2020 • Open adult volleyball is Contact Gibson at 891-6927 or experience that consists of a Moonrise 5:32A Low 12:02A 1.43’ Sunrise 7:20A Low 3:10A 1.54’ at the Peck Gym from 7-9 [email protected]. short classroom session and Sunrise 7:22A High 6:54A 8.31’ Moonrise 8:40A High 9:53A 8.22’ p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. • Rod Gibson Tennis trying scuba in the pool with a Wed. Sun. Informal games on two courts. Services at Central Park certified scuba diving instructor Moonset 3:57P Low 12:51P 1.71’ 1/26 Sunset 5:56P Low 3:46P 1.66’ Teams selected each night. courts 1 and 2. Available pro- or divemaster. Class is open to 1/22 Sunset 5:52P High 7:00P 7.27’ Moonset 7:41P High 9:59P 7.40’ Open to ages 16 and up (ages grams: ages 8 and up, $50 per person Moonrise 6:27A Low 12:55A 1.40’ Sunrise 7:20A Low 3:49A 1.70’ 16 and 17 must have parental Youth tennis clinics Jan. city residents, $62 non-city; Thur. Sunrise 7:21A High 7:44A 8.40’ Mon. Moonrise 9:15A High 10:31A 8.02’ consent form signed by par- 6-Feb. 13; no clinics on Jan. $80 per couple city residents, Moonset 4:57P Low 1:41P 1.63’ Sunset 5:57P Low 4:24P 1.75’ ents and notarized). Fees are 20). Red Ball 1 Tuesdays and $100 non-city; $150 per group 1/23 Sunset 5:53P High 7:49P 7.39’ 1/27 Moonset 8:36P High 10:39P 7.30’ $2/day city and $5 non-city. Thursdays from 3-3:45 p.m.; city residents (up to six peo- Moonrise 7:17A Low 1:44A 1.39’ Sunrise 7:19A Low 4:28A 1.90’ • Open adult indoor soccer and Red Ball 2 Tuesdays ple), $188 non-city. Sunrise 7:21A High 8:30A 8.42’ Moonrise 9:47A High 11:07A 7.76’ at Peck Gym is Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:45- • Padi Scuba open water Fri. New Moon 4:44P Tues. Low 2:26P 1.60’ Sunset 5:58P Low 5:01P 1.86’ from 5:30-8 p.m. Informal team 4:30 p.m.; $84 city residents, certification: Private and group Moonset 5:48P games. Teams selected each $100.80 non-city. Orange Ball instruction available. City 1/24 Sunset 5:54P High 8:34P 7.45’ 1/28 Moonset 9:29P High 11:18P 7.19’ night. Open to ages 16 and up Mondays and Wednesdays course fee of $120 includes Sunrise 7:21A Low 2:29A 1.43’ Sunrise 7:19A Low 5:07A 2.11’ (ages 16 and 17 must have from 3-4 p.m.; and Green Ball administration and instruction Sat. Moonrise 8:01A High 9:13A 8.36’ Wed. Moonrise 10:16A High 11:42A 7.47’ parental consent form signed Mondays and Wednesdays (additional check-out dive fee). Sunset 5:55P Low 3:07P 1.61’ Sunset 5:58P Low 5:38P 1.98’ and notarized). Fees are $2 for from 4-5 p.m.; $99 city resi- PADI eLearner course regis- 1/25 Moonset 6:45P High 9:18P 7.46’ 1/29 Moonset 10:22P High 11:57P 7.08’ city residents and $5 non-city. dents, $118.80 non-city. Junior tration is $185 and includes Tide calculations are for Amelia River, Fernandina Beach. No corrections are necessary. • Open basketball at Peck intermediate Tuesdays and online academic training, use Sun & Moon events are also calculated for Fernandina Beach, although actual times may vary because of land masses. Gym is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays from 4:30-6 p.m.; of scuba gear and certification Monday and Thursday (court $156 city residents, $187.20 card. This Space Available! Florida’s Oldest The News-Leader printed edition and closes at 5:30 p.m. for adult non-city. Junior advanced Participants must provide Weekly Newspaper fbnewsleader.com offer the opportunity to leagues in winter and sum- Mondays and Wednesdays their own masks, snorkels, PUT US promote and advertise your business to mer); 11 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. from 5-6:30 p.m.; $143 city fins, booties and weight belts. thousands of customers each week. Wednesday; and 11 a.m. to residents, $171.60 non-city. Open to ages 10 and up. The TO WORK Call 261-3696 and ask for Candy or Meghan 2 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. Fees listed for each level are 2020 training schedule is avail- FOR YOU and put the News-Leader to work for you! Players under 16 years of age for the entire session. Daily able at the Atlantic Center.

NEW Sports Fri.indd 2 1/23/20 3:41 PM 10A FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020 SPORTS News-Leader 2020 SCHOOL COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULES

FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Boys Basketball Jan. 24 KEYSTONE HEIGHTS 7:30 Jan. 28 WEST NASSAU 6/7:30 Jan. 30 at Baker County 6/7:30 Jan. 31 ST. JOHNS 7:30 Feb. 4 at Wolfson 5:30/7 Feb. 6 JV at Camden 4:30 Feb. 7 RIVER CITY 6/7:30 Feb. 10, 12, 14 District at Raines

FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Boys Soccer Jan. 30, Feb. 4, Feb. 7 District at BK

FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Girls Soccer Jan. 30-Feb. 7 DISTRICT 4-4A

YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Girls Weightlifting Jan. 25 District at Atlantic Coast 11:00 Jan. 31-Feb. 1 Region meet

YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Boys Basketball Jan. 27 HARVEST COMMUNITY 6:00 Jan. 29 RIVER CITY (srs) 4:30/7:30 Jan. 30 at Baldwin 5:30/7 Feb. 1 CREEKSIDE 4:30/6 Feb. 3 at Stanton 5:30/7 Feb. 6 at Paxon* 5:30/7 Feb. 7 at West Nassau* 6/7:30 * District

FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Wrestling Jan. 24-25 at Terry Parker duals 8/9:30 The host Fernandina Beach Middle Feb. 3 TERRY PARKER 6:00 School boys basketball team edged Feb. 7-8 at Clay Rotary 2:30/9:30 Feb. 12 at Englewood quad 5:30 Callahan 38-35 Wednesday night Feb. 17 District at Yulee 10:00 in the first semifinal matchup of Feb. 28-29 Region at Wakulla the Nassau County championship FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL tournament. Sean Benjamin led Girls Basketball Jan. 24 PAXON 6:00 FBMS with 15 points, Duncan Bell Jan. 27 LEE 6:00 scored seven, and Tajon Nelms Jan. 31 TRINITY (homecoming) 6:00 Feb. 3, 5, 7 District at Raines chipped in four. Hilliard was led by C.J. Hall and Brandyn Seldomridge, YULEE HIGH SCHOOL who both scored 16. Yulee crushed Girls Basketball Jan. 25 at St. Joseph 1:00 Callahan 47-6 in the nightcap. The Jan. 27 HARVEST COMMUNITY 6:00 FBMS Pirates take on the YMS Jan. 29 RCSA** 6:00 Jan. 31 ST. JOHNS COUNTRY 6:00 Hornets (6-1) at 7 p.m. today in the ** Seniors championship game at YMS. Both YULEE HIGH SCHOOL teams’ junior varsity teams play in Boys Soccer the B team championship at 5:30 Jan. 24 at Stanton 6:30 Jan. 27 UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN 7:20 p.m. Yulee is undefeated. Jan. 28 at Fletcher 7:20 PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Wrestling Jan. 24-25 at North Metro, Atlanta Jan. 29 at Fleming Island Jan. 31-Feb. 1 at Wakulla ITB Feb. 4 at University Christian Feb. 8 JV REGIONAL OPEN Feb. 12 FLETCHER (seniors) Feb. 14-15 JV state invite, Osceola High Feb. 17 IBT DISTRICT Feb. 28-29 Region at Wakulla March 5-7 State at Kissimmee

YULEE MIDDLE SCHOOL Boys Basketball Jan. 24 BOYS FINALS 5:30/7

YULEE MIDDLE SCHOOL Girls Basketball Jan. 24 Girls finals at Fernandina 5:30/7

FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL Girls Basketball Jan. 24 COUNTY FINALS 5:30/7

FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL Boys Basketball Jan. 24 County finals at YMS 5:30/7

FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL Baseball SPECIAL PHOTOS Feb. 21 BOLLES 5:00 The Fernandina Beach Middle School girls basketball team defeated Hilliard 40-13 in a county semifinal Wednesday in Yulee. The FBMS Lady Feb. 25 CALLAHAN 5:30 Feb. 27 CHARLTON COUNTY 5:30 Pirates, coached by Shane Talbert, right, will take on Callahan at 7 p.m. today in the championship game at FBMS. Left, the Lady Pirates include, March 4 at Bolles 4:30 from left, Coral Trotter, Libby Alvarez, Graceanne Harris, Lena Andree, Shaylynn Ocasio, Derika Benson and Riley Talbert. FBMS and Yulee’s junior March 5 at Yulee 5:00 March 25 at Hilliard 5:30 varsity teams play at 5:30 p.m. today for the B team championship.

96295 PINEY ISLAND DRIVE, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 96216 BRADY POINT ROAD, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL Don’t miss this custom built home! This home sits on Lot 5 on Brady Point Road is a beautiful 1.5 a full acre on Little Piney Island offering gorgeous acre marsh front lot within the community river, tidal creek, and marsh views. This home boasts of Brady Point Preserve located just off bamboo and travertine flooring, custom built-in’s, recessed lighting, wood-burning fireplace, and gour- Amelia Island. Brady Point is an up and met style kitchen with a butler’s pantry, granite count- coming gated community offering estate er-tops, and stainless steel appliances. The large mas- size lots for your custom dream home. This ter suite is on the main floor and offers two walk-in closets, and a whirlpool tub and marble community boasts southern vernacular counter-tops in the master bath. There are three additional bedrooms upstairs, two of which charm and is a collection of exciting home share a Jack & Jill. The bonus room upstairs (with a kitchenette) is large enough for a pool designs which blend traditional southern table! Another bonus area upstairs is unfinished, however this space has plumbing, electrical, & an A/C connection in place. A short 8 minute drive to the beach & close to shopping, coastal home styling with more contempo- restaurants, the local YMCA, Fort Clinch, parks, historic downtown Fernandina Beach & Cen- rary architectural forms. Close to schools and shopping. Just minutes to the beach and historical tre Street, and all that Amelia Island has to offer! MLS# 86420 $679,900 downtown Fernandina Beach. MLS# 87753 $215,000 To advertise your listings in the Exclusive Properties section contact Raegan Heymann Raegan Heymann Cell: (904)-753-3916 Cell: (904)-753-3916 Candy or Meghan at the News-Leader 5472 First Coast Hwy, Suite 1, Amelia Island, FL 32034 5472 First Coast Hwy, Suite 1, Amelia Island, FL 32034 [email protected] [email protected] 904•261•3696 www.MyAmeliaHome.com www.MyAmeliaHome.com

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020 NEWS-LEADER / FERNANDINA BEACH, FL ‘The ordinary becomes extraordinary’ in ‘The Humans’ Innovate set with two floors will give audiences a unique visual perspective of play’s action

melia Community Manhattan to see younger els that are connected by a spiral Theatre will open the daughter Brigid’s new apart- staircase. Designed by Don award-winning play The ment, shared with her boyfriend, Yanik, the Main Stage set gives AHumans next Friday on Richard. the audience a unique visual its Main Stage at 207 Cedar St. Amy and Richard’s belong- perspective to view action on in Fernandina Beach, according ings and furniture haven’t both floors, sometimes simulta- to a news release. arrived because the moving neously. Written by playwright truck has been held up by parade Director Ron Kurtz said in Stephen Karam, this comedic traffic, so Thanksgiving dinner the release, “I was intrigued by drama was a finalist for the 2016 is served on card tables with the way the ordinary becomes Pulitzer Prize and won the 2016 paper plates. There are strange extraordinary in this play. Tony for Best Play. noises in the building that cre- Audiences will see their own The Blake family blesses daughter Brigid’s new apartment with a champagne It is the story of three gener- ate an unsettled mood for the family life reflected on the stage toast in Amelia Community Theatre’s production of ations of the Blake family, gath- family get-together, a mood in a positive way, with humor Prize finalist and Tony Award-winning comedic drama that opens Jan. SUBMITTED31 on ered to celebrate Thanksgiving that intensifies as secrets are and compassion, and offering the theater’s Main Stage. The Humans in New York. Erik and Deirdre revealed over the course of the some closure to life’s com- , a Pulitzer Blake drive in from Scranton, meal. As the Blake family revels plexities. This show is a glorious Pa. with Erik’s mother, who is in the holiday traditions of their celebration of the human in all suffering from dementia and Irish Catholic heritage, they also of us.” Katie Stanley, Joseph Stearman, $10 for students through col- Thursdays, and Fridays and 90 mostly confined to a wheelchair, expose their weaknesses and Sponsored by Hunter and Sue Weiner. lege, and are available by visit- minutes before curtain on show while their daughter, Amy, an strengths, the very things that Enterprises South Inc., The Performances will be at 8 ing AmeliaCommunityTheatre. dates. attorney, takes the train from make them human and needing Humans has an ensemble cast p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 6-8, and org and calling 261-6749. The The Humans has a suggested Philadelphia. They arrive at of each other’s love and support. that includes Audrey Antee, 13-15 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 2 and ACT box office is open from rating of PG-13 for content and the Chinatown section of lower The apartment has two lev- Cody Dobbs, Linda McClane, 9. Tickets are $22 for adults and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, language. Acting your age Under the direction of Jason 50 years or older – with some Woods, The Vintage Players, members much older, including a Jacksonville-based troupe current members well into their of seniors who have taken to 80s. Some in this cast thought the stage, will perform Mr. their days on stage were num- Belvedere Rings the Bell, a com- bered because of their age. edy about how to stay young, at Others thought they would 3 p.m. Sunday at Story & Song never be in front of an audience. Bookstore Bistro, according to A few have never been under a news release. the lights,” states the release. Woods, known for his stag- When the troupe expressed ing of A Christmas Carol at that their opportunities to Dickens on Centre, has the perform were few due to lead role as Mr. Belvedere, a limited roles and demanding pompous author on a speaking schedules, Woods conceived tour who impulsively decides the idea of combining a theatri- to test the premise of his book cal performance with a staged at a run-down retirement home reading. Since a few roles called by assuming the identity of a for younger actors, Woods man in his 70s, at least 30 years recruited some friends from older than his actual age. The the theater community. “The residents, overseen by a stuffy result is a human experience, reverend and his assistant, are a special amalgam of seasoned A&E INDIEFILMS AND GRAIN MEDIA smitten with the idea of becom- youth with childlike seniors,” Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl), one of the five short documentary films nominated for an ing young again. the release says. Oscar, will be screened Sunday, Feb. 2, during the 10th annual Oscar-Nominated Short Films Festival. The supporting cast mainly Mr. Belvedere Rings the consists of The Vintage Players, Bell, from a story by Ranald all volunteer actors who usually MacDougall, based on the play perform short skits at churches The Silver Whistle by Robert and senior citizen centers in E. McEnroe, is about a simpler the area. The group was first time when people simply took Local Short Films Fest formed some 25 years ago after others at their word. an acting class at Florida State Tickets are $20 and may be College at Jacksonville had been purchased in advance by visit- eliminated. ing Story & Song, located at “The only requirement to 1430 Park Avenue, or by calling celebrating 10 years join the troupe? You have to be 601-2118.

The opportunity to view what many were intended to be viewed.” consider “the cream of the crop” in short The festival will kick off at 10:30 a.m. films will continue this year at the 10th with screenings of the five nominations for annual Oscar-Nominated Short Films Best Animated Short Films, plus several Festival, set for next Sunday, Feb. 2, at additional animated films of note. The five Amelia Musical Playhouse, located at 1955 nominations for Best Documentary Short Island Walkway in Fernandina Beach, Films will be divided into two groups: according to a news release. Group A will screen at 12:15 p.m. and Again hosted by Kate Hart, the festival Group B at 3:15 p.m. The nominations for will feature all 15 films nominated for an Best Live Action Short Films will screen Academy Award in the Short Films cate- at 6:30 p.m. gories of Best Animated, Best Live Action, Admission to each individual screen- and Best Documentary. One of the films in ing session is $10, and a Film Fan Pass each category will be presented an Oscar good for admission to one screening of during the Academy Awards program on each group – a total of four film sessions Sunday, Feb. 9. – can be purchased for $32. Tickets and Hart said in the release that the film a limited number of passes are available festival she inaugurated and has hosted the release. for advance purchase beginning today at since its inception is “a different kind of “These filmmakers aren’t constrained The UPS Store, located at 1417 Sadler creative experience, one I have enjoyed by the demands of the box office. The Road in the Island Walk Shopping Center sharing with the area’s growing film fan short films are usually more compelling, in Fernandina Beach, where they will base, and the folks at Amelia Musical more experimental in their storytelling, be available until Saturday, Feb. 1. Any Playhouse continue to provide a gracious and more heart-felt than a lot of feature remaining tickets and passes will be avail- and enthusiastic venue.” films. People really respond to them,” able for purchase Sunday, Feb. 2, during SUBMITTED Since the first Oscar-Nominated Short Hart said. “In addition, the festival pro- the festival at AMP. Jason Woods and The Vintage Players will perform Mr. Films Festival in 2011, attendance for the vides filmgoers the opportunity to see For more information about the festi- Belvedere Rings the Bell on Sunday at Story & Song festival has grown every year, according to these films in the format in which they val, email [email protected]. Bookstore Bistro.

ON & OFF THE ISLAND ALL ABOUT VINES DANIEL TIGER Tickets range from $25 to $75 and are available at Concerned about the vines that are overwhelm- Florida Theatre in Jacksonville will host Daniel http://bit.ly/2REsH6w. ing the island’s tree canopy? UF/IFAS Nassau Tiger’s Neighborhood Live at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Extension Director Rebecca Jordi will give a characters from BBQ HOEDOWN lecture on “Vines – Native & Invasive” from 1 to 3 the daytime PBS A BBQ Hoedown dinner and dance presented p.m. Saturday, at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro, KIDS animated by the GFWC Woman’s Club of Fernandina located at 1430 Park Ave. in Fernandina Beach. show produced Beach will be held 6-9 p.m. tonight at 201 Jean Following the lecture, officials from Fernandina by Fred Rogers Lafitte Blvd. in Fernandina Beach. The Hoedown Beach and Nassau County as well as repre- Productions, will include dancing, a cowboy costume con- sentatives from the Amelia Island Plantation including Daniel test, games, and a live auction. Advanced tickets Foundation and Amelia Tree Conservancy will Tiger, “O” the Owl, only may be purchased online at http://bit. discuss vine management. This free event is being Katerina Kittycat, ly/2RmFZ7I. This event is open to the commu- sponsored by Amelia Tree Conservancy and is Prince Wednesday, and Mom and Dad Tiger, nity. Cost is $20 per person. Proceeds benefit the open to the public. come to life in an interactive musical adventure. group’s scholarship fund for young women.

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visit artsalivenassau.org or call for its upcoming Broadway Collins will be the Amelia Nassau County. 310-9243. & Brew series. Each event in Island Museum of History’s The Florida Master Out and About the series will have a different Brown Bag Lunch program Naturalist Program is a UF/ Ballroom On Amelia theme and will take place on at noon Wednesday, Feb. 5. IFAS Extension adult educa- offers Wildlight Wednesday a designated Monday evening Collins will share the history of tion program developed by beginner level group classes at SJ Brewing Company in her ancestors, the Philips, who the University of Florida and THIS WEEK located at 214 Centre St. in at Wildlight with Cha Cha Yulee. Each show will have helped build Northeast Florida provided by professionals Fernandina Beach. at 7-8:30 p.m. Cost is $15 three rehearsals and only after settling in what is now throughout the state of Florida. The final days of this per person. The final class one performance, and three south Jacksonville. FMNP training will benefit year’s Restaurant Week The American Beach date for the month is Jan. to four shows are expected Attendance is free and those interested in learning on Amelia Island are today, Property Owners Associa- 29. Ballroom On Amelia is at to take place in 2020. The open to the public. Seating about Florida’s environment. Saturday, and Sunday. Many tion will celebrate the 85th 20 Homegrown Way at RAD next Broadway & Brew will be is first-come, first-served and The cost of the course is of the area restaurants will anniversary of the founding Studios. No partner or reserva- Monday, March 30. The group wheelchair accessible. The $275, and the last day to regis- be serving fixed-price meals of American Beach with two tion is required. Call 624-0886 is accepting video submis- program does not include ter is Feb. 5. from special menus through events this weekend. or visit ballroomonamelia.com sions, which will be kept on file lunch, bring your own meal, You can read more infor- Sunday. Lunches are avail- First, on Saturday at 11 or the Ballroom On Amelia so that you may be contacted if desired. The museum is mation about the course at able for $12, while the price a.m., they will unveil a bench Facebook page. in the future to perform in one located at 233 S. Third St. in http://bit.ly/2sVPNNF. of dinners are tiered at $21, in memory of Maxcell Wilson of its shows, and Blue Fire is Fernandina Beach. For more To view the course sched- $31, and $41. For a complete Sr. in the memorial garden Women of Nassau’s also planning other events that information, contact Joshua ule and register, visit http://bit. list of participating restaurants at the American Beach first anniversary celebra- may need singers. Your video at 261-7378, ext. 102, or ly/2MVYsGH. and their menus, visit http://bit. Community Center, located at tion luncheon will be held submission should include [email protected]. For more information and ly/2NwjHPA. 1600 Julia St. in Fernandina at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 30 at The 32 bars from two songs of questions, contact UF/IFAS Beach. Afterward, they will Lakeside at Amelia, located contrasting styles, such as UF/IFAS Nassau Nassau Extension Agent The hit Broadway show plant two live oak trees at 649 Amelia Island Parkway selections from musical the- Extension Service Director Justina Dacey 530-6356 or Mamma Mia! will wrap up donated by the Amelia Tree in Fernandina Beach. Cost is ater and standards (think The and Horticulture Agent [email protected]. this weekend at the Amelia Conservancy. $28 per person. Deadline for Great American Songbook). Rebecca Jordi will host Musical Playhouse. Donna, The property owners will reservations is Jan. 24. RSVP If you have a resume, attach three-day workshop called “Fire In The Jungle,” an a single mother of spirited unveil another bench – this to womenofnassau@gmail. it to your e-mail along with a “Crash Course in Northeast exhibit about the Vietnam 20-year-old Sofie, lives on a one in memory of Rev. Dr. com to pay by PayPal or credit link to your audition video; if Florida Gardening” over War, will be at the Hilliard Greek Island and runs her Rosella Gadson and Metro card, or mail your check (not- not, make sure to state your three days in February. Branch Library on Feb. 12 for own inn. She is preparing for Smith Griffith, as well as ing “Anniversary Luncheon” in full name in the video and Participants will learn about one day only between 12 and her daughter’s wedding with Wilson – at noon Sunday the memo line) to Women of include all of your contact trees, plants and gardening in 6 p.m. The exhibit will include a little help from two of her old at the historic Franklintown Nassau, 463688 S.R. 200, No. information in the body of your Florida during the three-day jeeps, uniforms, weapons, and friends when three unexpected Community Church of Amelia 1219, Yulee, FL 32097. Refer e-mail. Send your submission seminar for newcomers to more. Special guest speakers visitors arrive. Her daughter Island, located at 1415 Lewis to the Women of Nassau web- as well as any questions to Florida. It will take place 8 a.m. will include Bobby Franklin, has invited three men from her St. in Fernandina Beach. site at womenofnassau.org [email protected]. to noon Saturdays, Feb. 6, Barry Moody, and Corky Rudd. mom’s past in hopes of find- under the Events tab to select Deadline to submit your video 13 and 29. Topics will include The program is being presenting her father. Hilarity ensues NEXT WEEK your entree choice. “This will is Feb. 1. proper landscape practices ed by the American Military as the show brings with it be a very special event where and plants for the Northeast Historical Society, Veterans many familiar songs by the Ballroom On Amelia we celebrate the many accom- UPCOMING Florida area. Each day dif- of America, The Vietnam band ABBA. Final show times offers Two for Tuesday plishments that we as a new ferent information will be pre- Veteran’s Association, and the are at 7:30 p.m. tonight and group classes on Amelia club achieved through 2019,” a The eight “Great Deci- sented. Friends of the Hilliard Branch Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. Island with Cha Cha at 7 p.m. news release about the event sions” classes that have The classes will take place Library. For more informa- For tickets, call 277-3455 or followed by Tango at 8 p.m. says. been offered in Fernandina at the Extension office at tion, call 530-6500 and select visit ameliamusicalplayhouse. Two for Tuesday classes are Beach for several years 86026 Pages Dairy Road in option “4.” com. AMP is located at 1955 $15 for one class or $20 for Amelia Community will make their return for Yulee. Registration is required Island Walkway in Fernandina both classes per person. The Theatre will present the 2020. The classes are based and costs $50 per person or The Friends of the Yulee Beach. final class date for this month comedic drama The Humans on material provided by the $75 per couple (one notebook Branch Library invite all inter- is Jan. 28. A dance workshop on the Main Stage at 8 p.m. Foreign Policy Association and per couple). Late registration ested residents to attend their Violinist Anne-Sophie is offered on Thursdays from 7 Jan. 31, February 1, 6-8, and include 25-minute DVDs with after Jan. 30 is available for next meeting, slated for 6-7 Mutter will perform tonight to 8:30 p.m.; Thursday classes 13-15 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 2 and comments by America’s lead- $75 per person and $100 per p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at the at the inaugural concert of are $15 per person. Workshop 9. The theater is at 207 Cedar ing experts, plus briefing books couple. Attendance is limited James S. Page Governmental the Amelia Island Chamber date is Jan. 30. Ballroom St. in Fernandina Beach. and other resource materials. to 30 people. Make checks Complex, located at 96135 Music Festival’s 2020 sea- On Amelia is at 1897 Island In Stephen Karam’s Tony The topics for 2020 are payable to University of Florida Nassau Place in Yulee. For son. Mutter’s Amelia Island Walkway at RAD Studios. Award-winning play, a family Climate Change and the or register online at http://bit. more information, call the performance marks the third No partner or reservation is arrives in New York to cel- Global Order; India and ly/2N70kwq. For more informa- Yulee Branch Library at 530- stop in her U.S. tour of her required. Call 624-0886 or visit ebrate Thanksgiving together. Pakistan; Red Sea Security; tion, contact Jordi at 530-6351 6560 or visit the Friends of “Beethoven Year” anniver- ballroomonamelia.com or the Traditions are shared and sur- Modern Slavery and Human or rljordi.ufl.edu or call the the Yulee Branch Library on sary recitals. She will play Ballroom On Amelia Facebook prising secrets are revealed in Trafficking; U.S. Relations with Extension office at 530-6353. Facebook. Beethoven’s Sonatas for Violin page. this moving story about need the Northern Triangle; China’s and Piano, Nos. 4, 5 & 9 and and love. The show has a Road into Latin America; The Check Please, a one- The Woodbine Public will be accompanied by pianist Amelia Island Writers, suggested rating of PG-13 for Philippines and the U.S.; and act comedy about dating Library in Camden County, Lambert Orkis, with whom a chapter of the Florida content and language. Artificial Intelligence and Data. by Jonathan Rand, will take Ga. will host two national she has collaborated for more Writers Association, will Tickets are $22 for The Great Decisions ses- the stage at Amelia Musical storytellers at 6 p.m. than 30 years. The 7:30 p.m. meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. adults and $10 for stu- sions are being offered as a Playhouse just in time for Thursday, Feb. 13, at the performance will be held at 28, at Story & Song Bookstore dents through college and series beginning Feb. 3 by Valentine’s Day. Dating can Woodbine Community Center First Baptist Church, 1600 Bistro. To begin the new year, are available by visiting Amelia Lifelong Learning for be hard, especially when your Cafeteria, located at 201 S. Eighth St. in Fernandina the group will discuss “The AmeliaCommunityTheatre.org a fee of $50 and in individual date happens to be a raging Camden Ave. in Woodbine, Beach. Tickets for this and First Fifteen Pages” and com- or calling 261-6749. Box office sessions that have already kleptomaniac, or your grand- Ga. every concert in the festival’s mon mistakes made when hours are from 11 a.m. to 1 begun at the Nassau County mother’s bridge partner, or a The event will feature 2020 season are available by writing a story or book. For p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Council on Aging for a fee of mime. Check Please follows BBQ ribs and chicken by Fat visiting aicmf.com or calling more information, visit ameli- and Fridays and 90 minutes $3 for Life Center members a series of blind dinner dates Boys prior to performances 261-1779. Other upcoming aislandwriters.org. before curtain on show dates. and $5 for non-members. For that couldn’t get any worse – by National Circuit storytellers concerts in the festival’s 2020 more information and registra- until they do. Could there pos- Andy Offutt Irwin and Bil Lepp. season include “A Musical Award-winning humor- The Jerusalem Grand tion, visit amelialearning.com sibly be a light at the end of the Tickets are $25 and available Carnival for Children of All ist Jeanne Robertson will Chapter of the Order of for all eight sessions or contact tunnel? The show can be seen at the Bryan-Lang Historical Ages” on Feb. 1, followed by join forces with Arts Alive the Eastern Star, Zone 1, Council on Aging at 261-0701 Feb. 7-8 and 14-15 at 7:30 Archives, 311 Camden Ave., country and bluegrass legend Nassau in January for an will host an official visitation for the individual sessions. p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults Woodbine; Cottle & Gunn, 708 Ricky Skaggs on Feb. 9. evening of comedy that will on Saturday, Feb. 1, from and $10 for students and can Osborne Street, St. Marys; benefit the organization’s Sister Lillian Carter, the 4th The Fernandina Beach be purchased by visiting http:// Woodbine Pharmacy, 908 The Book Loft will host mission of bringing the arts Grand Worthy Matron of the Branch Library will partici- bit.ly/364oxKx or calling 277- Georgia Ave., Woodbine; author Vicky Dove at 10 a.m. to the children of Nassau Jerusalem Grand Chapter. pate in the National African 3455. AMP is located at 1955 J. Green & Co Jewelers, Saturday as she reads from County. Robertson will appear The visitation will be held American Read-In from 6 to Island Walkway in Fernandina 1395 GA-40, Kingsland, Ga.; her book, The Adventures of at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. at First Missionary Baptist 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3. The Beach. Colleen Weinkle, (912) 882- Tinkie Tickles and Eli. Tinkie 28, at First Baptist Church, Church, located at 22 S. Ninth Read-In will be held in the 4898, [email protected]; Tickles is a fun, energetic, located at 1600 S. Eighth St. in St. in Fernandina Beach. The library’s Community Room. Nassau County residents and Janet Heath, (912) 576- loving little girl, and she loves Fernandina Beach. visitation with Carter is sched- The event is open to the can earn free trees by learn- 1162, [email protected]. For adventuring with her best Tickets cost $35 to $75 uled to begin at the conclusion public, and attendees may ing about proper location, soil, more information about the buddy, Eli. Together the two and are available at http://bit. of a 9 a.m. worship service participate by bringing a 1-2 species, sun and shade, and event, contact janetheath@ have great fun while some- ly/3603DNb. This event direct- officiated by Pastor Darien K. minute reading by an African more in free Adopt-A-Tree tds.net or (912) 576-1162. times causing a little mischief. ly benefits the arts programs Bolden Sr. The service and American author. Special education workshops led by This adventure is about how that Arts Alive Nassau pro- visitation are open to the pub- guest readers have been UF/IFAS Nassau Extension The Women of Nassau they come to experience the vides to the children of Nassau lic. The Order of the Eastern invited to share their favorite Director Rebecca Jordi. Those will host a meet and greet best tickle attack ever. This County. Arts Alive Nassau Star is a social, charitable and authors. The Read-In was who complete the workshop coffee at 10 a.m. Tuesday, event will be interpreted in is the only local organization fraternal organization to which established 30 years ago will be offered up to two free Feb. 18, for women who reside American Sign Language that provides free arts classes both women and men can by the Black Caucus of the 3- to 5-gallon native trees in Nassau County and are and is appropriate for children to the students of Nassau belong. Membership is open National Council of Teachers to plant on their property in interested in joining the club. ages 1 to 8. The Book Loft is County. For more information, to women 18 years of age of English to establish lit- Nassau County. Registration WON provides education, or older who are the wives, eracy as a significant part is required and can be done friendship, and fun while sup- mothers, widows, sisters, or of Black History Month. The online at the links provided porting beneficial services to daughters of a Master Mason program is sponsored by the below. Childcare will not be women and girls in the com- in good standing, as well as Nassau County Public Library provided. munity. Email Lisa Marciano at Master Masons in good stand- System, the Friends of the • Saturday, Feb. 8, 9-11 [email protected] ing in their Masonic lodge. Go Fernandina Beach Library, and a.m., Callahan Extension to RSVP and receive location to https://jgc-oesphafl.org for the Association for the Study office, located at 543350 U.S. information. Deadline to RSVP more information. & Preservation of African 1 in Callahan. Register at is Feb. 14. American History in Nassau http://bit.ly/35UQBzJ. The Book Loft will host County. Neil Frink and Chuck • Saturday, March 14, 9-11 Do you remember the a book signing with Chris Comeau will host the program. a.m., Peck Center, located at 1960s? Did you like the Gabbard, author of A Life For information, call the library 516 S. 10th St. in Fernandina music? Still do? Are you Beyond Reason, from 1 to 4 at 530-6500 or visit the library Beach. Register at http://bit. a fan of trivia? If so, the p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. The website at nassaureads.com. ly/36VUYf7. Fernandina Beach Branch publisher’s description of the • Saturday, March 28, Library will be hosting Nassau book says, “Before becom- Cummer Amelia will 9-11 a.m., Hilliard Community County native and performing a father, Chris Gabbard continue the popular lec- Center, located at 37177 ing artist Nanette Autry at 6 was a fast-track academic ture series “An Afternoon Pecan St. in Hilliard. Register p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, as finishing his doctoral disserta- of Art” from 2 to 3 p.m. on at http://bit.ly/35YpL9P. she presents “The 1960s & tion at Stanford. A disciple the first Tuesday of February For more information about the Music of Motown.” Come of Enlightenment thinkers, and March at Story & Song the workshops, contact knb@ ready to participate in Motown he was a devotee of reason, Bookstore Bistro, located at keepnassaubeautiful.org or trivia, fun facts, and a little believed in the reliability of sci- 1430 Park Ave. in Fernandina 261-0165. singing. ence, and lived by the dictum Beach. Dr. Debra Murphy, Autry is the founding direc- that an unexamined life is not professor of art history at the Registration has opened tor of the local women’s vocal worth living. That is, until his University of North Florida, for the Uplands Module of group the Peck Community son August was born. Despite will present the three-part the Florida Master Naturalist Ensemble, which has been his faith that modern medicine series, which will focus on Program, conducted by the performing in the area would not fail him, August was “Masterpieces of Art from UF/IFAS Nassau Extension since 1993. Recently, Autry born with a severe traumatic the Tumultuous Nineteenth and its community partners, launched her solo career as a brain injury as a likely result Century.” The remaining dates according to a news release. pianist and vocalist and per- of medical error and lived as and topics for the series are as The 40-hour course, which formed to sold out audiences. a spastic quadriplegic who follows: offers certification, will meet This program is free and was cortically blind, profoundly • Feb. 4 – “Romanticism, Mondays for six weeks begin- is sponsored by the Nassau cognitively impaired, and non- Realism and the Beginnings of ning Feb. 10 and ending County Public Library System, verbal. While Gabbard tried Modern Art” March 2. the Friends of the Fernandina to uncover what went wrong • March 3 – “Impressionism The core course will Beach Library, and the during the birth and adjusted to and the French Academy” provide classroom instruc- Association for the Study Fill in the squares so his new role raising a child with Lectures are free of charge tion, field trips, and practical & Preservation of African multiple disabilities, he began to members of Cummer experience related to the American History in Nassau that each row, column to rethink his commitment to Amelia. For non-members, upland systems of Florida and County. and 3-by-3 box Enlightenment thinkers – who there will be a charge of $10 Nassau County in particular. For more information, call contain the numbers would have concluded that per lecture or $25 for the Classroom instruction will the library at 530-6500 or visit his son was doomed to a life series of three. Registration is cover ecology, habitats, veg- the library website at nassau- 1 through 9. Solution of suffering. But August was required at cummermuseum. etation, wildlife, and conserva- reads.com. will appear in the a happy child who brought joy org/Amelia. For information, tion issues for Florida’s hard- to everyone he met in his 14 contact Brittany Nazario at wood forests, pinelands, scrub, Submit event announce- Wednesday years of life – and opened up bnazario@cummermuseum. dry prairie, and rangelands, as ments/briefs to Calendar B-section. Gabbard’s capacity to love.” org or (904) 899-6007. well as urban green spaces, Listing c/o News-Leader, 511 while field trips will focus on Ash St., Fernandina Beach, FL Wednesday, January 22 Blue Fire Theatre is look- “My Florida Pioneer providing students with real-life 32034; editor2@fbnewsleader. Solution ing for singers 21 and older Ancestors” with Jane Philips examples of these systems in com; or 261-3696.

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Ian Wilking wins district spelling bee

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Eleven students who won spelling bees at their individual Nassau County schools participated in a district-wide spelling bee on Friday, Jan. 17, above. Nassau County School District Superintendent Dr. Kathy Burns, center, congratulates district spelling bee runner-up Jaiden Godron, left, from Hilliard Middle-Senior High School and winner Ian Wilking, right, from St. Michael Academy, right.

The Nassau County School District held a district-wide spelling • Tori Bowen, Bryceville Elementary School; bee on Friday, Jan. 17, at the Lewis “Red” Bean Nassau Technical • Aiden Morgenberger, Callahan Intermediate School; Career Center on the Yulee campus of Florida State College at • Lucas Phillips, Callahan Middle School; Jacksonville. • Olivia Stuntz, Emma Love Hardee Elementary School; The district winner was fifth-grade student Ian Wilking from St. • Cale Meredith, Fernandina Beach Middle School; Michael Academy. The runner-up was Jaiden Godron from Hilliard • Erin McCannell, Hilliard Elementary School; Middle-Senior High School. • Jennings Mullis, Wildlight Elementary School; Other students who participated and the schools they repre- • Noah Robertson, Yulee Elementary School; and sented include: • Aidan Stroupe, Yulee Middle School.

READERS ENJOY HISTORIC TOUR FBMS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

SUBMITTED PHOTOS In December, First Port City Bank sponsored a ride aboard Amelia Island Trolleys for students participating in Emma Love Hardee Elementary School’s S.A.I.L.O.R. Club to experi- SUBMITTED ence a historic tour of Amelia Island. Fernandina Beach Middle School recently announced its Students of the Month for The club is an afterschool reading November and December as selected by the school’s teachers. Pictured from left are, program, and it’s name stands for front row, David Rogers, Ella Hebert, and Abigail Purvis; and back row, Luke Twardy, Students Anchored In the Love Of Zach Beattie, Principal Ed Brown, Logan Cook, Taj Odum, Kiera Rosepiler, Alex Reading. Its members read authentic, Rousselow, Bella Tchikatilov, and Eliza Valentine. Also recognized but not appearing in high-interest texts and works with the photo was Isabella Rodriquez. tutors who help them grow as readers.

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SUBMITTED Southside Elementary School recognized the following students for earning the most Accelerated Reader points in their grade levels for the second nine weeks of the school year: bottom row from left, Auden Crosby, Tiki Esclusa, Michael Roberts, and Peter Corigliano; middle row, James Peter Solis, Olivia Germano, Ava Tracy, and Sienna Tremel; and top row, Assistant Principal Jill Williams, Zach Avila, Media Specialist Kim Hicks, Declan Neal, and Principal Marlena Palmer. The students were invited to a special luncheon to celebrate their achievement. Call The News-Leader New students needed to act at 261-3696 as attorneys in Teen Court to find out how your Nassau County’s Teen Court and jurors. A volunteer attorney will hold a second session this presides as the judge and is the month on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Court only adult directly involved in the will begin at 6 p.m. but students court proceedings. restaurant seeking to be jury members Cases are referred to Teen should arrive at 5:30 p.m. to Court by law enforcement sign in. Teen Court takes place through juvenile civil citations can become a in an actual courtroom at the for first-time misdemeanor Robert M. Foster Justice Center, crimes that have been deferred located at 76347 Veterans Way from Juvenile Court. part of our new in Yulee. Volunteers ages 11-18 will Teen Court is a program in gain hands-on experience with which teen volunteers have the legal process and become the opportunity to participate familiar with the court system as weekly in a courtroom experience run they learn about various career by teens for teens. Teen Court opportunities. Participants will allows actual youthful offend- also earn three hours of commu- Dining Out ers who plead guilty to a mis- nity service. demeanor crime to have their For more information or if cases heard by a jury of their your teen would like to partici- peers. Teen volunteers also pate, contact Nancy Beasley at feature page. serve as prosecuting and defense 548-4611 or nbeasley@nassau- attorneys, bailiffs, court clerks, countyfl.com.

NL Friday 01.24.20.indd 15 1/23/20 2:52 PM 4B Friday, January 24, 2020 News-Leader Religion It takes a miracle to find rest for our souls n Matthew 11:28-29, Jesus extends Matthew 9:36 It’s why, when Jesus encounters lepers the most gracious invitation ever reports that as Jesus and prostitutes, he’s the only one in the offered: “Come to me, all who labor traveled from one world who speaks to them and touches Iand are heavy laden, and I will give town to the next, “he them and shows them compassion. you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and saw the crowds, (and) But he’s doing something even learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly he had compassion more profound, Ortlund tells us. He’s in heart, and you will find rest for your for them, because reversing the Jewish system. In the souls.” they were harassed Old Testament, you remember, the Throughout the Gospels, Jesus and helpless.” So “unclean” were quarantined, a neces- shows us what this looks like. He illus- he taught them and sary precaution, it was believed, to pro- trates what it means and how it feels PRACTICAL healed their diseases. tect others from every kind of destruc- and what we’re to make of it. When we THEOLOGY And by doing so, tive contagion. But when Jesus touches read the stories and take time to ponder he showed us that an unclean sinner, it’s not Jesus who’s them, we – sinful people who pray to our helplessness made dirty; it’s the unclean sinner get better – come to a better sense of Richard doesn’t annoy him; it who’s made clean. And it is in that – the what “rest for our souls” really means. Doster prompts his mercy. knowledge that Jesus came to restore We catch a glimpse of it in Matthew The fact that we’re us and the world to our “natural order” 8:1-3, where a leper says to Jesus, troubled and perpetually bothered – that we find rest for our souls. “Lord, if you will, you can make me doesn’t test his patience; it stirs his We marvel at Jesus’ miracles clean.” Without hesitation, Jesus reach- pity. Jesus becomes animated and ener- because they strike us as supernatu- es out to the man, touches him, and gized when he’s with sick, the hungry, ral – as events that defy the laws of says, “I will; be clean.” In this passage the ignorant, and those in pain. nature. But German theologian Jurgen the word “will” means wish or desire. What’s more, unlike everyone else, Moltmann argues that the miracles The leper knows Jesus can heal him. Jesus sought out the tax gatherers; aren’t an interruption of the natural The issue is, does he want to? Is this he was drawn to the sick and unclean, order; they’re the restoration of it. man’s health – his cleanliness – impor- and couldn’t resist social outcasts. His Though you and I have never known a tant to him? Jesus, with his healing enemies were right: He was the “friend day when there wasn’t sickness, pain, touch, replied “Yes, my utmost wish is of sinners” (Luke 7:34). and death, the fact remains, Moltmann to make you clean.” He was not only drawn to damaged says, that they’re the interruption. Think about the men in Matthew people, but to every malignant force “When Jesus expels demons and heals 9:2 who bring their paralyzed friend to set loose by mankind’s fall. Look at the sick, he is driving out of creation Jesus. Jesus is so eager to help them the miracles again and ponder what the powers of destruction,” Moltmann he doesn’t even wait for them to ask. they mean. We see Christ’s grace explains. Which means, “Jesus’ heal- THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS While they’re still on their way, he calls and mercy, to be sure. But there’s ings are not supernatural miracles in a An illustration from The Bible Panorama or The Holy Scriptures in out, “Take heart, my son; your sins are also the determined will of God – his natural world. (They are) the only truly Picture and Story, a children’s book published in 1891, depicts Jesus forgiven.” Theologian Dane Ortlund insistence – that all creation be remade ‘natural’ thing in an unnatural, demon- healing the sick. points out that Jesus is moved, not and restored to his intended purpose. ized, and wounded world.” only by their faith, but by their suffer- That’s why, Ortlund says, “when Jesus Ortlund tells us, “Jesus walked the ing. Reflexively, Jesus gushes words of Christ sees the fallenness of the world earth rehumanizing the dehumanized renewal – find rest for our souls. Presbyterian Church in America, and assurance, and offers these men more all about him, his deeper impulse, his and cleansing the unclean.” It was and Richard Doster lives in Fernandina attends Grace Community Church in peace – and a kind of peace – they didn’t most natural instinct, is to move toward still is a mission that delights him. Beach with his wife, Sally. He’s the Yulee. Reach him at ddoster@icloud. imagine. that sin and suffering, not away from it.” That’s how we – sinners who long for editor of byFaith, the magazine of the com.

RELIGION NOTES Hope House worship Fernandina Beach. Come and hear this amazingly The measure of a man distinct voice of a modern day Sam Cooke. Join us at noon Tuesday, Jan. 28, for a lively STEPHEN KIMBALL them without compromise. Any man I have ever and thought-provoking time of study and wor- Parents of Prodigals Support Group FaithWriters.com looked up to as someone I would want to emulate ship with friends both new and old as we explore This group meets 7-8:30 p.m. the third in life has been a man of conviction, someone the art of leading by example and how not to be Thursday of every month at Celebration Church, It’s easy to believe that success or popularity who lived what he believed. I challenge you to be devoured by the devil in 1 Peter 5. For more located at 416 Alachua St. in Fernandina Beach. equals “manhood” but do not be deceived! God, that kind of a man. information, call 321-0435 or stop by the Salvation The group offers biblical and secular support to who created you and knows you intimately, looks There are certain universal, altruistic charac- Army Hope House, located at 410 S. Ninth St. in the hurting parents of prodigal children in order beneath the surface into the recesses of the teristics of the man of God. Namely, the man of Fernandina Beach. to give them hope and a future. For more infor- heart, and what really matters is what He sees God is not self-centered; he is Christ-centered. mation, call (770) 598-0470. in there. He is not self-controlled; he is Christ-controlled. Prison ministry seeking volunteers If you lose that perspective and begin to live He is not self-righteous; he lives his life with The next meeting of the Kairos Prison Lutheran services your life with the ideals of the world, guided by humility. He is not self-reliant; he has an unwav- Ministry of Northeast Florida is scheduled for Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is the only your own selfish desires, you will fall short of ering faith and dependency on God’s Word. He 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at First United Lutheran Church in Nassau County and offers what God has planned for your life. On the other is not self-confident; he is confident that God is Methodist Church in Jacksonville. The group is two different but complete Sunday worship ser- hand, live life with an undying deep desire to his strength in his weakness. Understanding the seeking men interested in prison ministry, and vices: understand the heart of God and walk in the wis- sovereignty of God, he is not a “self-made man;” the meeting will be a getting-to-know-you and • 9 a.m. – Traditional liturgical service with dom of His Word and you will end up all the man he understands he would be destitute in every training meeting. choir except on fifth Sunday of the month when he intends you to be. way without the hand of God in his life. This is The group visits the Columbia Correctional there is one combined service at 10 a.m. only. What are the qualities or characteristics that an over-arching, God-centered perspective that Institute near Lake City for two weeks each year. • 10 a.m. – Children’s Sunday school. make up the true definition of manhood and how guides the man of God to do the right thing for Kairos is non-denominational. For more infor- • 10:45 a.m. – Casual service. Come as you do you begin to acquire them? the right reasons. mation, contact Keith Broussard at 583-2928 or are in flip-flops and shorts if you desire. Children Remember, these things are a part of you on The true measure of a man is what’s on [email protected] or Ed Stanley at els2@ are invited to play percussion as we leave for the the inside – your character. There is no switch the inside. It is his strength of character and bellsouth.net. day. you can flip where you are suddenly endowed integrity, and it becomes apparent in a myriad of The church is at 2600 Atlantic Ave., next door with moral and ethical strength. As you live life ways: in a strong work ethic; in how one bears Ladies Bible Study to the Atlantic Recreation Center and across the with an eternal perspective, guided by God in all up under difficult circumstances; if he is a man of First Presbyterian Church will host an eight- street from the entrance to Fort Clinch State you do, faith and experience will lead you to a his word, honest, courageous, kind, respectful, week Ladies Bible Study on Tuesday mornings Park. For more information, visit poplcweb.org, greater realization of these attributes. helpful, compassionate, loving, humble, forgiving, from 10 a.m. to noon in Jim Thomas Hall, adjacent find the church on Facebook, or call 261-6306. First, it’s important to hone in on what val- responsible, teachable, generous, discerning, and to the sanctuary, beginning Feb. 11. The study ues you believe to be most important to live by. wise. is open to all interested ladies in the community Double blessings Think about them, write them down. They may If I could impart one thing to you from the and will use the “God Is Closer Than You Think” When you see a BOGO food, hygiene, or be different in your home or in your heart, but in bottom of my heart to your own, it would be to study book and video by John Orberg. The church household product, please think of us at the our home our family values are on display at our fortify your mind and heart with the sure founda- is located at 9 N. Sixth St. in Fernandina Beach. Salvation Army Hope House and pick up two – dining room where everyone can be reminded of tion of God’s Word. Love it, seek to understand Contact the church office at 261-3837 for addi- one for yourself and one for someone in need! them. We often refer to them when one or more it, and apply it. You will continue to see the fruit tional information. The items we need most right now to help fill gets broken. They are as follows: love God, fam- that God has already planned for your life come Emergency Food Bags are boxed helper meals, ily first, tell the truth, work hard, be kind, and to pass. He will use you in great ways – in ways History in the making cereal, oatmeal, canned fruit, peanut butter and forgive. It’s not so much a list; it’s more of a flow you may never even be aware of – for His glory, The Eliza Albert Women’s Missionary Society jelly, macaroni and cheese, pastas and pasta chart. “Love God” is in the center and each of the and at the end of the day, you will be honored, will sponsor Thomas Rhyant Jr. as he portrays sauce, deodorant, and toothbrushes. Thank you others flows from that most important relation- by God, in this life and beyond for being the man the life of the late legendary Sam Cooke at 4 for bringing your donations to 410 S. Ninth St. in ship. that God intended you to be. p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Prince Chapel A.M.E. Fernandina Beach between 10 a.m. and noon or 1 Once you decide for yourself what values you To contact or read more poems and articles by Church, located at 95189 Hendricks Road in and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. see as imperative, then live your life adhering to Stephen Kimball, visit http:// bit.ly/2DnirKb. at the place of Worship this week your choice...

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NL Friday 01.24.20.indd 16 1/23/20 2:50 PM Friday, January 24, 2020/News-Leader 5B Community Church celebrating 2020 NATURE PHOTO CONTEST Black History Month very year, we cel- Church away from. Well, the tables ebrate the life and each will be spread on Feb. 29 at 6 dream of Dr. Martin Sunday p.m. Come empty and be filled. ELuther King Jr., one of in the You will also enjoy a spiritual our great black Americans who month of program with Dec. Michael gave his life for all people. He February. Deal and Bro. Amos Melton’s had many accomplishments, If you have district in charge. What a time and his celebrations continue something this will be. on into Black History Month. that you We are the church in the The celebration of Black would like heart of the city, with the History Month should be all NOW AND to share, desire to be in the heart of all year instead of the month of THEN tell Sis. the people. Don’t forget the February because blacks have Geneva Karamu celebration at 6 p.m. more accomplishments than Maybelle Terry, our Feb. 29. Come enjoy the Lord given credit for. Each year, Kirkland educational with us. churches, clubs, organizations, director The families of the late and groups celebrate Black who will Sis. Marie E. Clark and History Month. welcome your presentation in Bro. Benjamin “Boy Baby” First Missionary Baptist the service of the Lord. Simmons thank you, their Church celebrates Black At the end of Black History friends and relatives, for all DONNA BOWLICK/SPECIAL History Month each week Month, we have the celebra- acts of kindness shown to them Wild Amelia announced Tuesday that entries for its 2020 Nature Photograph Contest during the service. Members tion feast with food from the during their hours of bereave- are now being accepted. Photo subjects must be indigenous flora and fauna or natural of the church join together in past and present of our cul- ment. Blessings to each of you. landscapes of the area on or around Amelia Island. In addition to cash prizes, this year’s singing hymns and spirituals ture. Each district will bring a Birthday wishes to Herbert best in show winners in the adult and youth categories will be featured in the 2020 Wild presenting past and present complete meal of their choice. Chatman, Shanice Sanders, Amelia Annual Festival program. As in past years, other entries will be chosen for the accomplishments of blacks. We Plenty of food as our parents Shaun Hubbard, Barbara 2021 Wild Amelia Nature Calendar. Pictured is “Sky & Sea,” a 2019 entry and 2020 cal- remember them in a special served when we were growing Baker, Louise Owens, Annette endar photo. Detailed information about rules, prizes and online entry are available at way. up. Some you may have had Roberts, Faye Scott, and http://bit.ly/2Sp4kfr. Questions and requests for more information should be sent to photo- Come join in with the First as a child too, but have gotten Teresa Porter. [email protected]. Market offers international cuisine JUDIE MACKIE medium roast, or a classic dark. For the News-Leader Are you still trying to get a grasp on the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet? Check out Take a culinary trip around the world and Joy of Garlic. This booth offers a huge variety never leave Fernandina Beach. of vegan and Mediterranean specialties such Located on North Seventh Street, as sun-dried tomato and garlic spread, spicy between Alachua and Centre Streets, you will marinara sauce, Kalamata or Florida fusion The new find a friendly, open-air street market featur- salad dressings, spicy mango salsa, and more. “Native ing seasonal produce, fresh-baked breads, Guacamole is well represented at the American and foods from all over the world. Take a farmers market by the King of All Guacamole, Art” exhib- stroll through the farmers market, indulge in who drives from Miami every Saturday and it at the the smells, and taste the international flavors. touts “The best guacamole in the world!” All Fernandina Start with Jen and African Love Kitchen. of the guacamole is made onsite at the farm- Beach She makes sambusa, a traditional Tanzanian ers market. Come for the guacamole and get Branch pocket of dough stuffed with vegetables, JUDIE MACKIE/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER an entertaining show, too. Library chicken, beef, and often goat or buffalo. Jen King of all Guacamole mixes large Other international vendors who come to will be on also brings frozen or ready-to-serve curry batches of handcrafted guacamole Fernandina’s farmers market include Rose’s display dishes with cauliflower and chicken or beef. onsite at the farmers market. authentic Vietnamese egg rolls and Backyard through Then, step into the booth next door where Buffalo, offering Indian inspired buffalo milk the end of you will meet Percy, a native of the Caribbean yogurts and dips. April. who creates a wide variety of flavored sea available hot or frozen to take home and cook. Ohio musician Jeff Tucker will provide JULIAN salts, spices and rubs. There is Ethiopian They also serve keilbasa. music, and of course your well-behaved, MARTINEZ berberre, shawarma from the Middle East, Bunna Cafe specializes in coffee from leashed pets are always welcome. Indian tandoori, and Italian Tuscan sea salts. the southern region of Yirgacheffo, Ethiopia. The Fernandina Beach Market Place I Love Pierogi is a traditional Polish ven- Coffee beans grown 1,880 to 1,919 meters farmers market and the Fernandina Beach dor, and they serve delicious pierogis, which above sea level offer a distinct spicy flavor Arts market will both be open Saturday from Exhibit offers cross-section are pockets of dough stuffed with cabbage and with a fresh flora aroma. Their coffee is avail- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. For the latest potato, meat, mushrooms, and more. They’re able to sample, and they sell it in mild body, information, find either market on Facebook. of Native American art forms Friends of the Fernandina display from several members of Beach Library announced this the Fernandina Beach community week a new art exhibit – “Native who hold significant personal col- American Art” – is on display lections of Native American art, Timucuan symposium has Monday deadline in the Community Room at according to the release, which Timucuan Parks Foundation is part- provide a closer look at what these natural Researchers will also be providing updates the Fernandina Beach Branch notes, “They have generously nering with the National Park Service and and historic lands mean to us.” on area archeological and historical studies. Library. loaned examples from their col- Talbot Islands State Parks for the eighth The symposium will begin at 8 a.m. with A full list of speakers and topics can be The exhibit shows examples lections for our community to Timucuan Science and History Symposium, registration, networking, and a light break- found at http://bit.ly/2vfy84j. of many Native American art enjoy.” a full-day event being held Friday, Jan. 31, fast and will include five sessions that focus The event is open to anyone with techniques along with education- A reception for the exhibit will at the Ribault Club on Fort George Island, on the scientific, historical, cultural, and an interest in learning more about the al materials from the Teacher’s be announced. In addition, activi- according to a news release. The event archaeological research being done in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve Traveling Art Exhibit for schools ties for children and students is designed to showcase the connection Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. and networking with local scientists, his- and libraries. It will hang through will be scheduled and advertised between the natural and cultural resources Speakers from the University of North torians, and environmental organizations. April 30. separately. within the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Florida, University of Central Florida, The cost for students with college or school The exhibition represents the Hours of the exhibit are 2-4 Preserve. Jacksonville University, the U.S. Army identification is $15 and regular registration major Native American regions, p.m. every Wednesday and “Some wonderful speakers have been Corps of Engineers, the National Park is $45. In addition to the breakfast, lunch including the Northeast, Plains, Saturday. Additional times may lined up with knowledge of the science of Service, Florida Park Service, UF/IFAS will be provided. Preregistration is required Southwest, Southeast, and be available upon request. Call the natural habitats within the Timucuan Duval County Extension Service, and and can be completed online at http://bit. Northwest and offers viewers the library at 530-6500 and select Preserve, the archeological features, and Florida State College at Jacksonville as well ly/2vfy84j. a broad cross-section of Native option “1.” the history of the people who lived on these as a number of other researchers will be For more information, email sympo- American art forms, includ- For information regarding this lands,” Mark Middlebrook, executive direc- participating. [email protected] or call (904) ing prints, masks, rugs, rattles, event, on joining the Friends of tor of TPF, said in the release. “This sympo- Topics will include plant life and wildlife 374-1107. The Ribault Club at Fort George shields, and kachinas. the Library, or becoming a vol- sium will connect scientists, historians and within the Preserve, the estuarine water Island is located at 11241 Fort George Road The exhibition has been aug- unteer for one of our events, visit researchers with the next generation and quality, and the terrestrial vegetation. in Jacksonville. mented with actual art objects on fernandinaFOL.org.

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

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