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Wednesday, February 28, 2018 / 18 Pages, 2 Sections • fbnewsleader.com Rayonier hopes to get back on track with BOCC CINDY JACKSON and PEG DAVIS to consider and implement, including News-Leader mitigating – lessening the impact – of huge developments. “Any relationship has its ups and According to Nassau County’s gov- downs,” said Rayonier’s Alejandro ernment website, what became known Barbero on Monday. Barbero was one as the East Nassau Community Planning of two representatives of Rayonier Area began over 10 years ago as a part- who spoke with the News-Leader in an nership with landowner Rayonier to attempt to clarify the issues that have plan the development of 24,000 acres of surfaced in the past couple of weeks timberland. “The ENCPA, (is) a state- between the long-time county business approved sector plan adopted in July fixture and the Nassau County Board of 2011. A sector plan allows for large-scale County Commissioners (BOCC). planning that recognizes the . . . rela- Barbero is the director of strategic tionships between transportation, land development and communications for use and urban design . . . allowing for a Rayonier. Charles Adams is the vice mix of uses that will balance economic president of community development development, housing choices, and the for Rayonier’s land development and protection of natural resources. [This] management arm, Raydient Places + partnership will ensure that future Properties. development is fiscally and environ- But first, a bit of history. mentally sustainable, creating a better Back in 1972, the Florida legislature quality of life for all County residents.” visited the subject of growth manage- Part of the ENCPA’s development ment and comprehensive planning with is now known as Wildlight, which cur- the adoption of two land use programs, rently contains the new headquarters Areas of Critical State Concern, followed of Rayonier, an elementary school, by Developments of Regional Impact. and one soon-to-be completed model SOURCE: NASSAU COUNTY GOVERNMENT Both detailed the requirements that Nassau County Commissioners in Tallahassee during the week of Feb. 19. They were there to fight amend- local governments and developers had RAYONIER Continued on 4A ments to Florida Senate and House bills related to impact fees. Feds offer city $1.5 million for new docks PEG DAVIS viding a shower, sink and toilet) would News-Leader be provided centrally to the marina and serve the new transient docks and exist- The U.S. Department of the Interior ing side-tie dockage.” announced on Friday that Florida will “Federal Funds requested: receive a Boating Infrastructure Grant $1,500,000; Non-Federal Match: of $2,091,648, and most of that federal $1,585,695; Total: $3,085,695.” money – $1.5 million – could come to Despite the good news, City Manager Fernandina Beach. The rest could go to Dale Martin expressed caution Monday, the city of Marco Island for new floating mentioning two major hurdles that have docks at Rose Marina. to be overcome before the grant money According to a list of projects at wsfr- can be spent: The U.S. Army Corps of programs.fws.gov: Engineers must move the federal chan- “The Florida Fish and Wildlife nel in the Amelia River 100 feet west of Conservation Commission proposes to its current location, and the Fernandina work with the City of Fernandina Beach Beach City Commission must fund the to expand their capacity for transient city’s half of the project. docking facilities at their municipal “Unfortunately in order to move marina. The City of Fernandina Beach forward, it requires the Corps to move proposes to add 368 feet of heavy duty the channel,” Martin said, adding that floating attenuator that will itself pro- as part of the city’s vision of moving the vide 736 feet of dockage for megayachts Fernandina Harbor Marina north, it will and other large vessels. Additionally, have to find $1,585,695 to match the 757 feet of floating dock will be added grant. behind the attenuator that will provide “If the city wants to make a commit- an additional 1,136 feet of side-tie dock- ment to that amount, that’s a discussion age for transient boaters for a total of we’ll be having. … In all likelihood, it 1,872 feet of additional transient dockage would require a bond to be issued,” between the attenuator and the floating Martin said. docks. Also provided will be state-of-the- “The city approved the (BIG) applica- art utilities and accessibility based on the tion in July. That time is now here.” United States Access Board’s accessibili- Martin wrote in an email, “The bulk PEG DAVIS/NEWS-LEADER ty guidelines. New floating bathroom and The Fernandina Harbor Marina at sunset over the Amelia River. shower facilities (nine suites each pro- DOCKS Continued on 5A Schools superintendent addresses security JULIA ROBERTS measures, which call for additional funding for security. News-Leader include training, “The School District supports the physical deter- Governor’s call for greater funding While the recent school shootings rents, surveillance for school hardening measures and at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High equipment and the for law enforcement officers in every School in Parkland have parents and provision of mental school, and it looks forward to receiv- students concerned about security in health services. ing additional funding from the Florida schools, Nassau County School District Burns said train- Legislature in order to improve upon Superintendent Kathy Burns said ing will be not only the security measures that it already has “school safety must be our greatest Burns for school staff. in place,” Burns said in her statement. priority.” “The District She said all schools in the county At the Feb. 22 meeting of the Nassau has made plans to undergo lockdown drills, the most County School Board, which Burns was engage in county-wide training for stu- recent of which took place two weeks unable to attend, Chairman Donna dents and employees on threat assess- prior to the shooting in Parkland. Martin said Burns has been discussing ment and reporting,” the statement Burns said she has meetings sched- school safety “as early as August 2017.” says. uled with the Nassau County sheriff and “I can’t go through all the great Burns said the district is in the pro- the Fernandina Beach police chief. things that have been done to increase cess of forming a Threat Assessment “We will continue to work with our security, but I just want to assure you Team to evaluate current safety mea- local sheriff’s office, police department, that well before this (the shooting sures. district staff, and school personnel to at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High Burns’ statement says that all sec- protect all students and employees with- JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER School) our district has been working ondary schools in the district are staffed in our schools every day,” her statement The entrance to Emma Love Hardee Elementary School used to be hard,” Martin said at the meeting. with law enforcement officers and are says. an open space, but as of Jan. 8. these doors, which can only be opened In a statement Burns sent to the equipped with panic buttons. Burns also An item on the agenda for the meet- by school personnel, are the only entrance to the school. Nassau News-Leader, she said the district is said the district is working to upgrade Superintendent Kathy Burns said a secure entrance to Callahan working to improve current safety security while supporting Gov. Scott’s SECURITY Continued on 5A Elementary will be constructed in coming weeks.

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WEEKLY UPDATE OBITUARIES Mrs. Betty Jo Langford He was born December 16, Garage sale for scholarships March 6. Reservations are $15. All registered 1938 in Philadelphia, Pa. to the Republican women and men are invited to Mrs. Betty Jo Langford, 79, of Fernandina late James A. and Ruth (Hudson) The 13th annual Alpha Delta Kappa garage attend meetings and join as members or asso- Beach, Fla., passed away Sunday morning, Spence. Educated in the Catholic sale is set for Saturday, March 3, from 8 ciate members in the later case. February 25, 2018 at Community Hospice & schools of Philadelphia, he a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Emma Love Hardee Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in would, after some time in college, Elementary School cafeteria, at 2200 Susan Free HIV testing and education Fernandina Beach, Fla. begin a career in the U.S. Coast Drive in Fernandina Beach. There will be a The Nassau County Department of Health She was born December 15, Guard. variety of items, priced to sell. Funds raised and Duval County Department of Health HIV 1938 in Tampa, Florida to the late John spent his career at locations up and down support scholarships presented to local high testing staff will offer HIV prevention educa- Cecil C. and Blanche L. Mattheus. the East Coast including New Jersey, New York, school students. ADK is an international hon- tion and free, confidential, and rapid HIV test- Mrs. Langford was a devoted Florida and Virginia. His last duty station brought orary organization of women educators, dedi- ing to the public between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. wife and mother. Her entire life him to Fernandina Beach, where he lived at the cated to educational excellence, altruism, and Saturday, March 10, at the Peck Center, locat- centered on taking care of her Fernandina Beach lighthouse. Throughout the world understanding. ed at 515 S. 10th St. in Fernandina Beach. No husband and three sons. She was years, John always said he loved the Coast Guard appointment is needed. For additional informa- always present at any of her kids’ and enjoyed every day he was in service. He retired Blood drive at farmers market tion, contact Kim Geib, public health manager, activities, whether it be football, baseball, moto- as a chief boatswains’ mate. American Legion Post 54 will sponsor at 557-9172 or [email protected]. cross racing, etc. She was a great mother right up John dearly loved his wife, children, grand- the bi-monthly blood drive at the Fernandina till the end. children and great grandchildren. After retire- Beach farmers market between 9 a.m. and Ostomy support meeting March 12 Mrs. Langford was preceded in death by her ment from the Coast Guard, he spent time work- 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3. The Blood Mobile The Amelia Island Ostomy Support Group beloved husband, Ralph D. Langford, who passed ing for Rayonier and at Kings Bay Submarine will be located at the corner of North Seventh will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. away August 23, 2010, and her parents. Base but would “retire” a second time to be with Street and Alachua Avenue. All donors will Monday, March 12, off the lobby of the UF Her surviving family includes sons and daugh- his grandchildren. Between his children and receive a free OneBlood T-shirt and a well- Health North Hospital building located on Max ters-in-law, Rick (Patti) Langford, Bob (Kathy) grandchildren, he served as boys’ baseball coach, ness checkup. For more information, contact Leggett Parkway, just east of the airport exit Langford, and Randy (Frances) Langford; grand- girls’ softball coach and soccer coach at various the American Legion at 261-7900. of Interstate 95 in Jacksonville. Co-lead by children, Todd, Mandy, Kaylynn, Chase, Tim, times. certified ostomy nurse Lynn Oaks, the meet- Kristina, Michella, Sellina and Dalton; great-grand- In addition to being “Coach,” he spent many 2018 art grant available ing will provide attendees opportunities to ask children, Claire, Cullen, Abby, Jesse “JD,” Aden, hours at the picnic table under his carport where The Community Foundation for Northeast questions, share experiences, and learn about Piper and Jasmine; sister, Cile Lanier; and brother, he would provide advice or a listening ear for his Florida has posted the following grant applica- medical products in a supportive environment. Glenn Mattheus. family. Many times, John was heard to say he had tion. For information, or directions, call 310-9054. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. a good and full life and did not know what he did to Individual Artists – Art Ventures: The Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in the Stephens deserve a life in which he was so happy. Community Foundation seeks to invest in indi- Needham to discuss Constitution Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Home with Rev. His family and his Catholic faith meant every- vidual professional artists in Northeast Florida Michael Needham, CEO of Heritage Jeff Whitaker officiating. Interment will follow in thing to him. He was a longtime parishioner of St. who are pursuing the next step in their artistic Action, will be the next speaker at the U.S. Green Pine Cemetery. The family will receive Michael Catholic Church. development. Grants of up to $3,500 will be Constitution Scholarship Foundation’s friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service at In addition to his parents, he was predeceased awarded for one year. Applicants must be at Speakers Forum. His presentation will take the funeral home. by his first wife, Vicki; a daughter, Wendy Spence- least 18 years of age, and reside in Duval, place at the Fernandina Beach Historic To sign Mrs. Langford’s online register book Mahoney; a brother, George Spence; and his step- Clay, Nassau, St. Johns or Baker County. Courthouse at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March and leave condolences, please visit the Green Pine son, Stephen Todd Ardis. Applications are due March 5. For information, 27. His topic will be “Our Constitution: Where website at www.greenpinefuneral.com. He is survived by his wife of 29 years , Geraldine go online to jaxcf.org/receive/individual-artists. Does It Fit in Today’s America?” Needham is Green Pine Funeral Home, Cremations & Cemetery B. Spence of Fernandina Beach; children, Stephanie Quickbooks classes in Yulee presently chief executive officer of Heritage (Larry) Ogilvie of Fernandina Beach, Joanne (Bill) Action for America. Heritage Action’s focus Raymond H. Lucas Cooper of Jacksonville, Fla., Chris (Danielle) The Small Business Development Center has been to develop conservative solutions Spence of Fernandina Beach, Donna (Brian) at the University of North Florida will host the to the nation’s problems and to build support Raymond H. Lucas, 56, of Fernandina Beach, McKeever of Melbourne Beach, Fla., Karen (Mike) final of three classes on Quickbooks at the around the nation for these solutions. Prior to Fla., passed away February 16, 2018 at Community Thomas of Lithia, Fla.; stepson, Michael Ardis of James S. Page Governmental Complex in becoming CEO of Heritage Action, Needham Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Yulee, Fla.; brothers, James (Helen) Spence of Yulee. Taught by certified Quickbooks instruc- worked in former New York City Mayor Rudy Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla. after a long and Vorhees, N.J., and Dennis (Kimberly) Spence of tors, the hands-on class – Quickbooks Online Giuliani’s presidential campaign. He was courageous battle with cancer. Lansdowne, Pa.; grandchildren, Kimberly, Lacey, – will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 7. named on Politico’s list of 50 “Thinkers, Doers He was born on October 13, 1961 to the late Travis, Vicki, Kiri, Olivia, Caitlin, Jacob, Austin, The cost for the class is $75 and attendees and Dreamers Who Matter.” The presentation Harold and June Lucas of Fernandina Beach. He Shelby, Taylor, Casey, Michael, Stephen, and must register in advance by going online to is open to the public. It is complimentary to had worked for various contractors doing shutdown Garrett; and great-grandchildren, Parker, Holden, www.sbdc.unf.edu/workshops-events and donors who have contributed $250 or more to work and as a plumber but was most notably a part Jennings, Greyson and Jaxon. selecting “Nassau County” in the Locations the USCSF. All others are welcome with a $25 of the local shrimping industry. A Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, drop down menu. Seating will be limited. donation that is appreciated but not required. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased February 20, 2018 at St. Michael Catholic Church. by a brother, Billy Keller, who died January 1, 2018. He was laid to rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery. Keeping germs at bay Property tax discount ending He is survived by his life partner, Annette The family requests donations be made in John’s Nassau County Council on Aging will Nassau County taxpayers have saved Snead; his children, Stacy Lucas, Raymond Lucas, honor to Northeast Florida Community Hospice. host “Protect Thyself! How to Keep Those more than $4.7 million this year by taking Kyle Lucas, and Brian Lucas; a sister, Nancy Please share your memories and condolences Germs at Bay” at 9 a.m. March 7. Presenters advantage of the discount for early payment of Thompson (Truman); brothers, Larry Keller at www.oxleyheard.com. will be Lois Isabelle, RN, and Renée Stoffel, property taxes, but time to take advantage of (Leigh) and Ricky Lucas (Faye); a sister-in-law, Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors community educator, Community Hospice that discount is running out. Payments made Patty Keller; and nine grandchildren. & Palliative Care. The free program delves by Feb. 28 earn a 1-percent discount on 2017 A private memorial service will be held at a into how people get sick, defines common property taxes, which are due by March 31 for later date. Paul Rayshawn Taylor bacteria, explains signs and symptoms of the gross tax amount. Payments made on or Born October 31, 1978 in Fernandina Beach, disease, and shares simple ways to protect after April 1 will incure a 3-percent penalty. Julie Diann (Kale) May Fla., Paul Rayshawn Taylor was called home to the yourself.NCCOA is located at 1367 S. 18th Tax payments may be paid online at Lord on February 22, 2018. St. in Fernandina Beach. Reservations are nassautaxes.com using an e-check (free of Julie Diann (Kale) May passed from this life Paul Rayshawn Taylor aka not needed. For more information, call Melody charge) or by credit/debit card (convenience on Sunday, February 25, 2018. Julie was born in “PT” was the third of five siblings. Dawkins at 261-0701, ext. 109. fees are charged by the credit card proces- Bloomington, Ind. and lived her entire life there. He was born to the late Ray Paul sor, not by the Tax Collector). Tax payments She was 61. Taylor and Barbara Jean Taylor. FRWN seeking Christmas cards may be mailed to John M. Drew CFC, Tax With her beloved and faithful husband of 42 He leaves behind two brothers The next meeting of the Federated Collector, 86130 License Road, Suite 3, years, Winifred (Joe) May, by her side, Julie went and two sisters, Kenneth (Audrey) Republican Women of Nassau is scheduled Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. To pay in per- peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Taylor and Katherine (Gregory) for March 9, when guest speaker Judi Mixon, son, visit one of our four locations: Jesus Christ. Albertie, both of Fernandina president of Trees for America’s Troops will • Main Office at 86130 License Road, Julie and Joe have one son, Michael Joe May Beach, Shannon Taylor (Corey) of Orlando, Fla., present. If you have unused Christmas cards, Fernandina Beach (across from Target); (Alysia), and one precious granddaughter, Alexus. and Robert James (Porschia) Taylor of Jacksonville, consider donating them to her cause by bring- • Fernandina Beach (Historic Courthouse Julie graduated from Edgewood High School Fla. ing them to the luncheon. The meeting will on Centre Street); and attended Indiana University. In her early 20s, The father of three, sadly Kalaya Carmen Paul be at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club and • Callahan (A1A next to Callahan Public she was baptized into Christ and the Pentecostal Taylor will never know her wonderful father’s touch beging at 11:30 a.m. Reserve your place for Library); and faith. She was a devout follower of Jesus and had but already has his love. Also left to mourn his pass- lunch and the meeting by calling 491-5544 or • Hilliard, 15885 CR 108 (Southeastern a sweet and personal relationship with Him. Julie ing are daughters, Aniya Marie Taylor and Kamrii emailing [email protected] by Tuesday, Bank Building). showed her faith, in part, through the writing of Ray Taylor; host of aunts and uncles, Earnestine Bible songs for younger children. She loved to sing (James) Southers, Annette Reeder, Raymond for the Lord. Julie was known to write beautiful Taylor of Fernandina Beach, and John B. (Starlett) verses and letters, and for sharing Bible quota- Reeder of St. Mary’s Ga.; several nieces, Kierra tions to help her family along their way. Julie was Maffett, Chaylynn Wright, Cheyenne Albertie, also a voracious reader. She and her husband, Joe, Jacques (Jay) Parker, Kimberly Taylor, Barbara enjoyed traveling and their many projects, includ- Taylor, Brandi Taylor, Ivana Alderman, Choloe ing caring for their apple trees and beehives. Parks, Jordyn Carr, and Kennedy Taylor; nephews, Julie was preceded in death by her dad, Glen Ge’anta Wright, Irvin Alderman, and Bryce Taylor; Ross Kale. We believe he greeted his “baby girl” and numerous; cousins Timothy (Renee’) Taylor, in heaven and that they are having a glorious Angie (James) Gowen, Hope (Teddy) White, John reunion. Julie’s Aunt Joy (Naylor) also preceded Johnson, Edward Reeder, Janet (Mack) White and her in death. Myseha Johnson, as well as a host of extended fam- Julie is survived by her Mom, Sharon Joyce ily, friends and loved ones. (Binkley) Kale. She leaves behind her beloved He worked at First Coast Fabrication. He husband, Joe; her son, Michael (Alysia) and grand- enjoyed being with his daughters, family and daughter, Alexus; brother-in-law, Gary (Brenda) friends. He had a smile that would light up a room and their sons, JeremyFind and The Jess; News-Leader brother-in-law, and on a wonderfulthe World sense of Wide humor; Webhe was fun lov- Heath (Pam) and their family, Isabella,www.fbnewsleader.com and Logan; ing and gentle. 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A driver who apparent- ly experienced an unknown medical emergency crashed her truck into the back of a Nassau County School District bus on Monday afternoon, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol. Cindy A. Lanier, 58, of Yulee, was driving an F-150 and Lanier and Faulk were trans- Rhonda Faulk, 63, was riding as ported to UF Shands Jacksonville Lanier’s passenger southbound with serious injuries, according SOURCE: CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH on Blackmon Road about 3 p.m. to the report. The city of Fernandina Beach had fewer events in 2017 than in 2016, but staff still spends thousands of hours each when Lanier failed to slow down Smith experienced minor year on the events. The Special Events Committee wants to change the structure of fees paid by those who want to and ran into a school bus being injuries and was taken to the UF have events in the city. driven south on Blackmon Road Shands North hospital. by Candice Smith, 39, also of Four students, ages 6-10, Yulee. had minor injuries and were After the accident, Smith not transported to the hospital, stopped her bus on the right- according to the FHP. City considers changes to hand shoulder of Blackmon [email protected] Road, but Lanier’s truck left the roadway, striking two mailboxes on the shoulder and a fence, how it handles special events according to the report. JULIA ROBERTS Main Street sponsors,” she said. their fees waived by the City to some of these events that

News-Leader “The ones the city currently Commission, such as the envi- have a community benefit to NLPSA sponsors (are) the Christmas ronmental impact fee waived say, ‘Okay, we’ll waive the fee.’ Fernandina Beach is a mecca tree lighting, the fourth of July, for the Nassau Sport Fishing Because, that’s what you end for visitors who come for the shrimp drop, pétanque and Association’s fishing rodeo. That up doing. They make a case, scenic beauty, small-town charm Dickens on Centre. We want to organization appealed to the city, ‘We’ve served the community and numerous events held year- keep those ones and add Sounds which waived the fee. That, City for 20 years, we’ve returned the The food pantry round in the city, but the city’s on Centre. For Main Street, I had Manager Dale Martin said, is an money to scholarships for kids, needs donations leaders are now grappling with spoken at a previous commission example of the problem with the and now you want to charge us of non-perishable how to make those events more meeting that they’re going to co- present fee schedule – inconsis- fees?’ And it’s hard to say, ‘Yes, friendly to organizers without sponsor the 8 Flags Car Show, tency. we’re going to charge you those food items all year negatively affecting the city and and we would like to add the “You saw what happened fees.’ So, this is an effort to look round. For more its residents. Concourse Road Tour and the with the fishing derby,” Martin at what you think are key events information, At the City Commission Pajama Party as well as Dickens said. “They were going to be and, yes, we walk away from the call: 904.261.7000 meeting on Feb. 20, two items on Centre.” charged extra, they appealed fees on those because some of were discussed by the city’s She said that, since Main it. It puts you as a commission 1303 Jasmine Street, Fernandina Beach, FL. 32034 public information officer and Street’s mission is to bring busi- in an awkward spot to respond EVENTS Continued on 4A special events coordinator, ness downtown, that organiza- Mary Hamburg. One was an tion would sponsor events that updated fee schedule for various its research has shown are posi- costs associated with holding an tive to downtown businesses. event in the city, and the other Hamburg said that, if event was a proposal to allow overnight organizers required police or fire We have 87 new Jeeps camping in correlation with an protection, they would still have event. to pay for those services. The new fee schedule unani- Main Street Executive mously passed its first reading, Director Arlene Filkoff said the and 37 Rams available! while the overnight parking Special Events Committee has passed with a 3-2 vote, but com- been cognizant of the city in set- We have a great selection of fresh inventory and we are ready missioners said that both ordi- ting the new fee schedule, as nances would need a significant well as organizers. to go the extra mile to earn your business. Also, we NEED your amount of crafting before they “The committee has been would pass them at a second and very active trying to ensure TRADE-INS! Come join the Rick Keffer Family. final reading. that the events are held in a safe Hamburg said the event way, that the department heads fees have changed over the past have weighed in to say, ‘Don’t few years. An environmental set it up that way, do it this way, impact fee of $1,000 per event it’s safer,’ or ‘Don’t block off all WEEKLY SPECIALS was added in 2016. In 2017, the those streets,’ as we did today amount charged per-runner in with the 8 Flags Car Show,” 37 Available 17 Available commercial races went from $1 Filkoff said. “What we are sug- to $5 and a street closure fee of gesting is that … we don’t want $100 per block of each street to to send a negative message to be closed was added. (some event organizers). ‘You Other charges to hold an have to pay more.’ If they paid event in Fernandina Beach anything, we’ve so far said, include a $500 fee for the use of a ‘That’s what you’re still paying.’ parking lot, $4 per barricade used We’ve not gone to everybody to block streets and a $75-per- and said that nobody on this list day power usage fee. pays anything. What we’re trying The new schedule would to do is embrace those events stk#8225 stk#7542 remove the street closure fee, that are good for the community, opting instead to charge $17 per good for the city, by doing that 2018 Ram 1500 Express 2018 Jeep Renegade Latitude barricade used to block streets. and then the rest of them pay Retail $39,970 Retail Price $30,240 Hamburg said that price was their way.” Keffer Discount $7,139 Keffer Discount $6,905 suggested by the city’s streets Some events have had department, which sets up the Keffer Price $32,831 Keffer Price $23,335 barricades. 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Its board is comprised of representatives of for supplemental funding of public recreation. But County “millions of dollars.” Continued from 1A RAYONIER Rayonier, for now, as there are no homes in the what kicked the relationship into frosty territory The county believes that Rayonier went behind home. The developers approved (so far) to start district yet. According to the law, the directors of for Rayonier and the ENSD board came with the its back to have the “sector plan” amendments building what its publicists deem the “village,” the five-member board need only be residents of caveat that the county would not consider addi- added, but the representatives that the News- are DreamFinders and DSWare Homes. Florida the state (not Nassau County specifically) and own tional development plans for the areas called Leader spoke with were adamant that neither Public Utilities recently announced that it would land within the 24,000 acres. And so, for now, the “Detailed Specific Area Plans No. 1 and No. 2” Rayonier nor Raydient Places+Properties had be locating its corporate offices there as well. The five members are all part of Rayonier and Radient until Raydient Places+Properties completed and anything to do with the introduction of the amend- plan is to build thousands of homes as well as com- Places + Properties. the county accepted a “public facilities study” ments, though Adams admitted that, once Rayonier mercial space to anchor the area. Led by Mike Hajaj, who serves as chairman, the and the pesky MOU was signed, basically hold- became aware of the amendments, their lobbyists What seems to have tipped the long-term rela- ENSD is currently managed by the firm Wrathell, ing Rayonier’s land development subsidiary’s two in Tallahassee were supportive. tionship between county officials and the represen- Hunt and Associates, which specializes in special projects hostage. Due to public comments made at recent county tatives of Rayonier (and its subdivision Raydient districts. In addition, there is an engineering firm, The Rayonier representatives say they agreed commission meetings, Rayonier felt compelled to Places+Properties) into the down slope of late is a law firm, and an investment banking firm that are to pay for someone to conduct the required Civic take out advertisements to defend itself and reaf- a disagreement over who pays, and when, for the present at every meeting and are “responsible for Facilities Study, estimated to cost between firm its prior commitments, and the county com- expected acres of public recreation space and facili- operating and maintaining certain improvements, $150,000 - $200,000, but it would typically take mission felt the same way. The county took out an ties that will be contained in the ENCPA. According infrastructure and facilities with the District’s foot- between 13-15 months to complete, including the advertisement in the News-Leader on Wednesday, to something called the East Nassau Employment print,” as defined by law. public participation part. Feb. 21, asking citizens to oppose the S.B. 324, Center DSAP Analysis, “currently Nassau County According to the News-Leader’s conversation The “back and forth” continued with issues and issued a news release on Friday, Feb. 23, with is deficient in all types of recreation and open space with Adams, the start of the slide in the relation- relating to a public workshop on funding and agenda details about its side of the story. facilities.” The county’s Recreation Master Plan ship with the county’s government can be traced items relating to a bond resolution to be considered On Tuesday morning, the chair of the Senate 2030 is blunt: “This study has demonstrated that back to June 2017, when negotiations broke down by the East Nassau Stewardship District. Appropriations Committee called on state Sen. current facilities lack the capacity and variety of regarding a development order relating to some- A stalemate ensued. Aaron Bean to address the controversial amend- amenities to meet today’s demand. The failures thing called the Pages Dairy Park expansion. Enter S.B. 324 and H.B. 697. These two bills ments. Bean said that the bill, as amended, “would of the current system can be directly linked to the According to Adams, Rayonier agreed to donate the were introduced in the state legislature in the fall eviscerate” what had already been established. rapid population expansion from 1990-2010. Public land and cash for the expansion, and building new of 2017, and both relate to impact fees, “tailored Bean was attempting to get the amendments investment in the recreation system did not match facilities was to come from user fees. However, to pay the cost of additional infrastructure neces- struck from the Senate version of the bill. The the population expansion and developer exactions Adams claims that the county, after many meetings sitated by new development.” The Nassau County House version has been placed on the full House on new residential developments were not suf- and apparent agreement on the terms, including government did not officially oppose the bills as calendar for debate and a vote. ficient to satisfy their impact on the system.” a work session in mid-October when it seemed first submitted. The problem with the legislation Board of County Commissioners Chairman Pat During the Great Recession, funding recre- that all was going to work out just fine, wanted to started on Jan. 31, after amendments were offered Edwards and Taco Pope, the county’s director of ation areas was placed on the back burner by the pursue a different plan, one that was “contrary to that addressed “sector plans.” Those amendments, economic development and opportunity, also made county, but after the economy began to recover in prior agreements.” as offered by Senator Keith Perry from Gainesville appearances at the Senate’s committee meeting in 2012, near dormant growth in development began A memorandum of understanding that said, “A local government may not require a devel- Tallahassee to oppose the amendments. to sprout vigorously, and the issues surrounding County Attorney Mike Mullin drafted in oper to contribute or pay for land acquisition or Gary Hunter, a member of Hopping Green & both nice-to-haves like parks and playgrounds and November for the county commission and construction or expansion of public facilities unless Sams, a lobbying firm, also attended the committee must-haves like paved roads and enough schools Raydient Places+Properties to sign was never the local government has enacted an ordinance meeting, and indicated that he had been employed to support a mega-development came back to the completed. that requires developers of other developments by Rayonier last year. He stressed that the bill front. That MOU states “The public recreation not within the sector planning area to contribute a as currently before the committee is intended to But how to pay? One way is by creating a special improvements required in the ENCPA and proportionate share of the funds.” address special districts “statewide,” and said that district that has the power to tax itself for improve- the Stewardship District shall be the financial It is that very language that got Nassau County it was “pretty basic.” Hunter went on to state that ments within its borders as well as issue bonds responsibility of Raydient and its successor, the up in arms. Meetings were cancelled and a substan- this was probably “the first time that he has ever backed by its ability to pay them back. Walt Disney Stewardship District, and Developer(s) within the tial county delegation descended upon Tallahassee disagreed with Senator Bean.” did it and his vision gave us Disney World and the ENCPA and the Stewardship District.” to oppose the bills. Not once, but twice. Bean said that “everyone hates to air dirty laun- town of Celebration, Fla. The MOU goes on to say that the district’s The county maintains that the amended version dry” and that this issue seems to be “a squabble So that is what Nassau County did with the money, “the financial share for public recreation,” “provides Raydient a way out of their commitments among friends.” In the end, Bean’s proposal to ENCPA. Last year, Governor Rick Scott signed will be given to the county, and “in lieu of a financial to fund public facilities as was agreed upon in H.B. strike the controversial amendments was approved HB1075 into law, creating the East Nassau payment,” the money may construct the facilities 1075,” as noted on the County Insider, an official by the committee. Stewardship District. The district encompasses based upon the approval by the County.” It goes county internet site. County communications have Now, only time will tell when the BOCC and the 24,000 acres, including a Conservation Habitat on to say the county has the right to contribute gone on to say that an amended version of S.B. 324 Rayonier will get back on speaking terms. Network of 12,000 acres, and of course, Wildlight. impact fees from outside the ENCPA and inside (and H.B. 697) could cost the taxpayers of Nassau [email protected]

$200 permit fee. Overnight park- bad precedent to change the law. areas. Because (where people downtown. So when I hear a car- night parking ordinance passed Continued from 3A EVENTS ing would have to be in conjunc- “I don’t think it’s a good idea park overnight) tends to be (in) nival is going to come downtown, 3-2, with Miller and Smith casting the fees we were charging … is tion with a special event held in because when you start cutting specific areas. Next thing we’re pay $200, and who knows how the dissenting votes. $350. It’s a community event, the city. your ordinances up … every- going to have is it’s going to be many people would be sleeping in Another fee discussed at the and we are going to worry about “I wonder if we’re not opening body’s going to want some- an airport issue. We don’t need Central Park, right in our down- meeting was the utility fee for $350? I think there’s a better ben- Pandora’s Box,” Commissioner thing,” Smith said. “I don’t think a bunch of RVs and campers out town – I will not be supporting youth activities at city facilities. efit on some of those events, as Chip Ross said of the idea. we should allow it because the at the airport or in residential this.” Kreger said he recommends, we move out of it, of foregoing Commissioner Roy Smith was ordinance is that you don’t do it. areas. It’s worked pretty good. He said he does not believe it along with the Parks & Recreation that $350.” vehemently opposed to the ordi- If they have been doing it in the We haven’t had a lot of problems will have a detrimental effect on Advisory Committee, waiving Mayor Johnny Miller said nance, saying it was “opening a past … shame on the city for not at the Dolphin Street lot and in the number of events or attend- the utility fee, with the savings voting to approve the new fee can of worms.” enforcing the ordinances. We some different areas. I’d like to ees of those events. being passed on to the applicants. schedule was not final since Hamburg said the new ordi- have an ordinance saying you see some more detail.” “People are fighting tooth Currently, City Attorney Tammi changes can be made before it nance is in response to requests don’t do it.” Miller said he would not sup- and nail to get into these spe- Bach said, the youth leagues pay comes before the commission for by event organizers. Vice Mayor Len Kreger said port the idea. He said the city has cial events,” the mayor said. “I 50 percent of the cost of utilities final approval, and the motion “It would be a matter of con- the city has been allowing over- considered overnight parking in think they are going to come to the facilities. passed. venience,” she said. “For exam- night parking, or camping in RVs the past, but that, upon consider- here. They can stay at one of the Kreger said some coaches However, the idea of allowing ple, the 8 Flags Car Show, the and campers, regardless of laws ation, it was not allowed. campsites we already have or said they would be able to recruit overnight parking in the city was organizer has equipment that against it. “They wanted to have a con- they can stay in a hotel. If that up to 30 more youth athletes with not as well received. costs a lot of money and he wants “We’ve been doing it forever,” cert at Fort Clinch. It was a huge means they’re not going to come, lower rates achieved by waiving The new ordinance would to stay with his equipment over- Kreger said. “Eight or nine years event and they wanted to camp someone will jump right in to fill those fees. While there was no allow event organizers to park night so he can get started early ago, FPU put in all these outlets at Central Park,” Miller said. that slot. We aren’t going to lose formal action taken on the matter, overnight in public areas – such in the morning.” at Main Beach to allow us to do “(Police) Chief Hurley was ada- anybody. I don’t see a benefit to commissioners said they would as parking lots and other open Smith said the practice is cur- it. I think it would be a good idea mantly opposed to that, thinking us doing this.” support the measure. areas – and on some streets for a rently illegal, and it would set a to see if we can define specific (about) having people sleeping The first reading of the over- [email protected]

NL 6 col. Wed 02.28.indd 4 2/27/18 4:45 PM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2018 NEWS News-Leader 5A Former commissioner grills Main Street director on money JULIA ROBERTS win situation. take a little longer for that’ – not News-Leader “Some of them are able to that we don’t support it,” Kreger use some of their council mem- said. A former vice mayor and city bers on the Main Street project Corbett also asked about Main commissioner had some pointed to do some of the objectives that Street’s financial records and questions for a former mayor are on their plans for the year,” whether the city has any record and city commissioner, as well Filkoff said. “That’s because it’s of how Main Street expends the as the city’s staff, about the Main the same thing. Sal, for example, money the city contributes. Street program and how it’s is responsible for the Historic Martin said he had no record spending contributions from the District. If he can use his Main of how Main Street spends its city. Street design council to do some funds, and City Comptroller Patti At the Feb. 20 commission of that work, on his behalf, to sup- Clifford said she does not have meeting, former vice mayor port him doing that work? That a copy of Main Street’s financial Charlie Corbett raised questions makes perfect sense.” records. regarding the program, and how Vice Mayor Len Kreger said The former executive direc- city resources, in the form of he has voiced the same concerns tor of the program, Jeff Kurtz, time and money, are being used as Corbett regarding time spent resigned after issues that includ- to help accomplish Main Street’s by the city’s planning department ed how he provided Main Street’s goals. staff working on Main Street financial reports to the city. While City commissioners unoffi- objectives. the organization’s agreement cially committed during a recent- “That department is in tur- with the city calls for reports to JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER ly workshop to continue support- moil because their workload is be made to the city, Kurtz said Charlie Corbett, a former Fernandina Beach vice mayor and city commissioner, addressed ing the Main Street program. The so great,” Kreger said. “We have the verbal reports he gave to the the City Commission with concerns regarding the city’s Main Street program, which he city is currently in the third year all those people on Main Street, city during commission meetings called a charity. Main Street Executive Director Arlene Filkoff told Corbett that the orga- of a three-year agreement that and yet we are missing deadlines were sufficient. nization is in fact a 501(c)(6), which the IRS describes as “business leagues, chambers of sends $40,000 per year – paid in for comp plan things and those Filkoff said Main Street’s commerce, boards of trade, and similar organizations.” $10,000 quarterly payments – to are priorities.” financial records are available Main Street. Filkoff said she is cogni- at any time from the city’s Main Corbett’s first question was zant of the fact that city staff Street liaison, Kelly Gibson, who about the city staff members who spends time on Main Street proj- was not at the commission meet- recently took over as the heads ects, and works to ensure that ing. of three Main Street councils: time does not interfere with their The News-Leader obtained Kelly Gibson, planning manager jobs. those records and a copy of the for the city, leads Main Street’s “I take great care with ensur- agreement by which the city Economic Vitality Council; ing that I am not pushing them committed to give its support to Sal Cumella, the city’s historic too far,” she said. “If we’re in a Main Street. The document calls preservation planner, chairs situation where we have conflicts for Main Street to “provide quar- the Design Council; and Mary with timing and goals, then we’ll terly reports to the Fernandina Hamburg, public information back off. That’s what we do on a Beach City Commission, in a for- officer and events coordinator, daily basis, is balance the require- mat to be mutually agreed upon.” directs the Promotion Council. ments and the demands.” It states that the financial support “Are the taxpayers of Martin said he believes city of the City will be paid “in equal Fernandina Beach paying them staff spends between four to six quarterly installments, ($10,000 to do this?” Corbett asked. hours per week working with and each quarter), only after receipt City Manager Dale Martin for Main Street. Kreger said that of each quarterly report.” gave Corbett a short answer – his comments were not critical of Commissioners, after hearing yes. Main Street but rather “the city’s Corbett’s concerns, did not pull Main Street Executive control of the staff.” their support of the Main Street Director Arlene Filkoff, a former “There is lots of work to be program. mayor and city commissioner, done and I’m saying … at some “You have full support of said that, when she works with point in time, in my mind, the city the entire commission,” Mayor city employees, it is often a win- has to say, ‘Arlene, it’s going to Johnny Miller said.

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NL 6 col. Wed 02.28.indd 5 2/27/18 5:03 PM 6A WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2018 NEWS News-Leader Make March women’s (military) history month arch is almost upon us, Guard Auxiliary, woman. That was an historic event in and with it comes not only and Civil Air Patrol. itself! Vice President and Mrs. Gore the first hints of spring in It also honors ‘Let the generations know that the women in were among the dignitaries, as were MFlorida but the celebration women in support uniform also guaranteed their freedom.’ the Secretary of Defense and the of Women’s History Month as well. organizations who Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The media will be full of stories about have served over- FIRST LIEUTENANT ANNE. S. BREHM President and Mrs. Clinton delivered American women who have made sig- seas during conflicts, NURSE CORPS, U.S. ARMY, WORLD WAR II taped remarks since they were travel- nificant contributions to the success of such as the Red ing on a state visit. The true guest of this country. Cross, USO and honor was 101-year old Frieda Mae I fear there will be scant attention Special Services, Women veterans began pushing for memorial now had a home. Greene Hardin, who had served as a paid to the women in our military CITY as well as the U.S. their own memorial back in the 1980s, The ground breaking was finally U.S. Navy Yeoman in World War I. An who helped shape this country and SIDEBAR Public Health and the bill was passed in 1985 to held in June of 1995, after years of fund estimated 30,000 people listened to continue to defend it to this day. Service Cadet Nurse establish one. U.S. Air Force Brigadier raising. Over 6,000 women veterans her remarks that day. Fortunately, I am not the only one with Corps. General Wilma Vaught represented and their families attended the cer- The mission of this memorial is this concern. Back in the 1980s, U.S. Cara Curtin That’s a lot of women who wanted a place of their emony, along with President and Mrs. to honor and preserve the service of Air Force Brigadier General Wilma women. And they own to showcase their contributions. Clinton, the Secretary of Defense, and American women in uniform. When Vaught had a vision to create what is all have a story. The Women’s President Ronald Reagan signed the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of you go to www.womensmemorial.org, today the only national memorial hon- Memorial has a growing library of the bill in 1988 that authorized the Staff. you will find a prompt at the top of the oring all women who have defended those stories, complete with pictures. construction of a memorial to service- Actual construction – restoration of screen that says, “Register.” Click America from the Revolutionary War You can read them when you visit women. the hemicycle plus installation of the it, and, if you are a woman veteran, right up to the moment you are read- the memorial – more tales are added During their search for a suitable memorial within it – began in January you will begin your short journey to ing this. each day. site, General Vaught and a National 1996 and took almost two years. It become a member of this memorial. The Women in Military Service There’s more to the memorial than Park Service colleague drove past the would cost $21.5 million. Of special note is the next-to-last item for America Memorial now stands its electronic storybook. The ground long-neglected hemicycle at the cer- An interesting footnote is that on the page – Memorable Military proudly at the ceremonial entrance floor houses the education center emonial entrance to Arlington National nearly all of the construction manag- Experience. Here’s your chance to to Arlington National Cemetery. It and theater, as well as an impressive Cemetery. It had been built in the ers were women, including the project tell your story so visitors to the memo- has been the home of the Women’s exhibit hall that is filled with memo- 1930s as a new gate to the cemetery, manager, the historic preservation- rial will know how you contributed to Memorial since 1997 and houses rabilia of women who have served or but had never been used. It was on ist, and the on-site manager and her their freedom. And don’t some of the stories of the 2.5 million who are still keeping us safe. Be sure NPS land, and that agency had taken assistant. forget – you can add other women, liv- women who have served on active to take a moment to visit the terrace care of it for decades. Both Arlington Dedication of the mostly completed ing or deceased, to this register. What duty with one of our five uniformed that sits atop the exhibit hall. The National Cemetery and the NPS liked memorial was on October 17, 1997. a wonderful way to honor the women services, as well as the Reserve, engraved glass panels of its display the idea of resurrecting the hemicycle One of the highlights was a military veterans in your family or circle of Guard, U.S. Public Health, Coast serve as a skylight for the hall below. and quickly approved it in 1988. The fly-over, with each plane piloted by a friends.

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VIEWPOINT / John Pulsinelli, / Yulee 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- ties – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and profitable community-oriented newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of Crisis on the roads professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, quality and hard work. Dear Sheriff Leeper and Chief blocking traffic at an intersection with Foy R. Maloy, Publisher Peg Davis, Editor Hurley, nowhere to go. These are not isolated Angeline Mudd, Business Office Manager Michael Miller, Copy Editor F l o r i d a ’ s O l d e s t W e e k l y I am a retired Navy captain and incidents; we see them almost every N e w s p a p e r E s t a b l i s h e d i n 1854 Robert Fiege, Production Director Beth Jones, Sports Editor intelligence officer with 45 years day now. This is nothing short of John Gaddy, Circulation Director combined military/civilian service insanity. and my wife is a retired teacher Your officers and deputies never The views expressed by the colum- Editorial Board nists and letter writers on this page with 40-plus years service including seem to be there. I can count on one Foy R. Maloy – [email protected] ~ Peg Davis – [email protected] are their own and do not necessarily seven years here in Nassau County at hand the number of times I’ve seen reflect the views of the newspaper, its Tom Wood Dink NeSmith Southside Elementary School. We are a logging truck, commercial vehicle, owners or employees. Chairman President friends and neighbors and supporters. or anyone pulled over on any of We’ve been residents and homeown- those major thoroughfares that I’ve ers for 12 years. As you both know, mentioned. Where are our tax dollars the growth and development accom- being spent and our resources being panied by widespread construction allocated during this crisis period? during the latter part of this period I recently had the pleasure of VOICE OF THE PEOPLE (2014-present) has been nothing less encountering a couple of deputies than explosive, some good, and some on a short section of Pages Dairy and shoot children by the dozen. not so much. This is especially true Road. I earned a citation along with 80 and out I have no idea what sensible gun laws would look like, with the significant construction on a number of other motorists doing In 1990, when I retired from ITT Rayonier, I was given but I do feel it is past time for wise leadership to lay politics S.R. 200/A1A, expansion of business 41 in a 35 zone. Imagine if this was paperwork and was led to believe I had a life insurance policy aside and work together to come up with sensible precautions in Yulee, commercial traffic and sig- really a problem area. The only viola- worth $25,600. Or so I thought. against mass destruction. nificant increase in population both tion I have received in 35 years. I am The procession of companies through the years changed Surely our forefathers did not intend for us to move permanent and part-time and usage acknowledging it only to underscore things considerably, such as Rayonier, ITT Rayonier, ITT, toward national suicide in the name of protecting the Second of all of our roads, S.R. 200/A1A in and highlight my concern over where Excelis, and Harris. The bad guys turned out to be Harris. Amendment. Repeal the Second Amendment? No. Put sen- particular. We have a crisis – not and how our limited resources are When they bought Excelis in May 2015, they decided to sible gun controls in place? Yes, in addition to working on brewing – but here and now, a seri- being allocated. It’s all about setting cancel all life insurance policies. mental health issues. ous public health, safety and security priorities and allocating tax dollars Most of these, including mine, were cancelled in December Luther Osment issue, which is why I’m writing this and resources where they are most 2015. Fernandina Beach letter to you today. needed. I contacted all of the politicians, but kept getting the old There are too many angry, impa- I believe it’s time for both the “not in my league” excuse, except from Bill Nelson. tient, aggressive drivers on our roads, Fernandina Police Department and After six months, I did get an answer from the U.S. Performance especially on S.R. 200/A1A and U.S. Nassau County Sheriff’s Office to Department of Labor in Plantation, Fla. They would send me After reading Sen. Bean’s and Rep. Byrd’s responses to 17. reevaluate your priorities and distri- identical copies every quarter. In January, I was notified by students on gun violence, is it any wonder there can be no I’ll also include Eighth and 14th bution of resources, particularly in the U.S. Department of Labor that Harris was terminating all meaningful dialog on the subject by our politicians. Bean streets, and Sadler Road, which at your patrol and traffic enforcement life insurance policies and had the right to do so, and that they mumbles incoherently and appears to be clueless about the times are like drag strips! I’m not areas to deal with the gross and bla- were concluding all investigations. In other words, “get lost.” issue. Byrd accuses the students of being used and then talking about “speeding” 5-plus mph tant violations occurring every day I had that policy for 60 years, but that meant nothing. blames the Parkland shooting on any number of NRA inspired over the posted limit. I’m talking on our main thoroughfares on and off These life insurance companies are the biggest scam going canards. What an insult to those courageous students who about reckless driving and endanger- the island. You owe the residents and today. They want your money when you’re young, but don’t are only trying to stiffen the backs of our elected representa- ment and blatant disregard for others visitors more enforcement of the traf- get old on me! They like to brag about how they will insure tives and get them to display some of the same courage to and public safety. I’m talking about fic laws where blatant and dangerous kids for pennies. After you get 60 years old, your monthly act responsibly. Let us pray that it works and we not forget road rage. violations threatening public safety premium usually equals your age. Most of them won’t quote this performance by our representatives at the next election. My wife and I never thought are occurring daily. Gentlemen, you a premium if you are 80 years of age or older. In other Don Gilles we’d ever see anything like this please get your deputies/officers, and words, “Don’t get old.” Stop counting at 80. I’m nearing 88, Fernandina Beach in our little corner of paradise. We our tax dollars out where we need so what’s next? travel daily to the island for church, them most. When Harris bought the Excelis company, there was volunteer work and recreation, and Surely there is also a time and $15,110,004 in the fund designated to payout life insurance Request for information it has become more challenging and place to monitor and spot check back policies. This promptly went elsewhere. Kathy Burns, what is being done to protect the children of nightmarish than our many years roads and side streets, but we need They should have the streets of Melbourne paved with gold our schools? What can the community do to help? commuting in the Washington metro- a very heavy hand out on our main by now. Sounds like a real shrewd CEO. Patricia Smith politan area. I see logging trucks and roads, here and now. How about This reminds me of what they used to say about Jesse Fernandina Beach many more running red lights, ignor- some unmarked cars with dash cams James. The only difference is that he took from the rich and ing traffic signs of all kinds, weaving out there where it really matters? gave to the poor. This is taking from the poor and giving to in and out of slower moving traffic The greatest good for the great- the rich. at high speeds, cutting off, laying on est number. Let’s get our priorities This affects a lot of retirees in Northeast Florida and Weapons in classrooms horns, tailgating, and my wife has in order to deal with the crisis that is Southeast Georgia. This teacher does not want to be armed. even experienced drivers screaming upon us. One or two groups of ITT retirees in New England had Recently, some people have recommended arming teach- obscenities and cursing at her for Thanks for listening and God brought a suit against Harris, but I’m not sure what the out- ers as a method to help prevent future school shootings. Let not moving fast enough to get out bless you and all our law enforce- come has been. me add my name to the list of teachers opposed to this idea. of their way when she had a logging ment officers, first responders, and For anyone wishing to read the sad story, you should con- I teach high school math and I am also a 27-year Army truck or another vehicle to deal with Emergency Management personnel. tact: veteran. While much of those 27 years was spent behind a Irene V. Pirpiris desk, I am confident in my ability to handle a weapon. That U.S. Department of Labor does not mean I want one in my classroom. Employees Benefits Security Administration I pour my heart and soul into providing my students with SERVING YOU 1000 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 100 the mathematical skills needed for their future success. And Plantation, FL 33324 like the teachers in Parkland, I will willingly give my life to Nassau County Commissioners: Stanley Bunch protect them should a shooter ever enter our campus. Fernandina Beach The suggestion was to provide extra training and pay to Danny Leeper, District 1-Fernandina Beach, 261-8029 (h), teachers willing to carry a weapon. If I had extra time, I would 430-3868 (cell), email: [email protected] prefer to spend it improving an upcoming lesson rather than Steve Kelley, District 2-Amelia Island, Nassauville, O’Neil, Sensible gun laws honing my marksmanship skills. If there is extra money, I Understandably, many leaders avoid the subject of gun con- would prefer it be devoted to resources that address the men- 277-3948 (h), 556-0241 (cell), email: [email protected] trol. Even hearing “gun” and “control” in the same sentence tal health issues surrounding school shootings. Pat Edwards, District 3-Yulee, 335-0260 (cell), tends to drive large numbers rushing to one corner and large Police officers are continuously trained for the heavy bur- email: [email protected] numbers rushing to another corner. Both sides marshal their den they bear of protecting our society. I am trained to edu- arguments and come out fighting. Odds are slim they will even cate and inspire students. Let’s not blur the line between the George V. Spicer, District 4- Hilliard, Bryceville, Boulogne, listen to each other much less seek sensible middle ground. profession of law enforcement and the profession of teaching. Kings Ferry, 568-3409 (cell), email: [email protected] For good reason, our forefathers put “the right to bear Jim Glackin Justin M. Taylor, District 5-Callahan, West Yulee, 625-5624 (cell), arms” in our Constitution. At that point our democracy was Fernandina Beach very fragile and our military might was next to nothing. An email: [email protected] armed citizenry would be a bulwark of defense against a take over from without or within. HOW TO WRITE US ~ Letters must include writer’s name, address City of Fernandina Beach Commissioners: Suppose today a powerful leader with control of the military and telephone number for verification. Writers are normally decided to take over, and he or she used our military against limited to one letter in a 30-day period. No political endorse- Mayor: Johnny Miller: 556-3299 (cell), email: [email protected] the citizenry? An armed citizenry would amount to almost ments the week before an election. No poems will be pub- Vice Mayor: Len Kreger: 432-8389 (home), email: [email protected] nothing. Even assault rifles would be as peashooters in the lished. Letters should be typed or printed. Not all letters are face of ballistic and nuclear weaponry. published. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box Roy G. Smith: 556-0951 (cell), email: [email protected] Furthermore, our forefathers had no way to envision weap- 16766, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32035 Phil Chapman: 624-5590 (cell), email: [email protected] ons that would enable a crazed teenager to go into a school Email: [email protected]. Chip Ross: 410-394-0220 (cell) email: [email protected]

VIEWPOINT / John Hartrich / Amelia Island If not now, when? he Feb. 14 horrific massacre of 17 stu- life, through social media, network and cable cov- dents at Marjory Stoneman Douglas erage, these students, parents and families have High School in Parkland, Florida by a joined together to call out to all Americans and Ttroubled teenager armed with an AR-15 say, “No more! Enough is enough!” semi-automatic rifle sounds an all too familiar Enough with the usual political rhetoric and chord of gun violence in America. Another 14 stu- platitudes, enough “thoughts and prayers,” dents were seriously injured in the mayhem. All enough with our political leaders and legislators in a matter of six minutes! We have all been down skirting and dancing around the “gorilla in the this road before … time and time again. At 19, he room,” the AR-15 assault rifle and the funding couldn’t buy a beer in Florida but he could buy an from the National Rifle Association. They are AR-15 semi-automatic assault rifle. demanding action! We hear our political leaders from Donald In Mark Woods’ column in the Times-Union, Trump to Marco Rubio to Rick Scott et al. saying he said he doesn’t believe this is what the “our thoughts and prayers” are with the victims Founding Fathers had in mind in 1791 when they and their grieving families. Instead of calling out wrote, “A well regulated militia, being necessary these incidents for what they are – mass kill- to the security of a free state ….” ings of our own children and grandchildren from He goes on to say, “If that means I’m among semi-automatic weapons, particularly the AR-15 those who Sean Hannity said are ‘politicizing the assault rifle – we hear the usual cowardly rants tragic Florida shooting,’ so be it. I’ll gladly stand and evasive deflections about school safety and with the parents and students of Parkland who mental health. Ironically, our legislators here are saying it is time – horribly past time, they say in Florida voted NO to fund either. And more – to talk about such things. I hope we don’t do ironically, the 19-year-old killer donned a Trump what we always seem to do. Offer our thoughts “Make America Great Again” ball cap! So this is and prayers and move on.” Or as I heard House what’s supposed to be the mindset of a troubled Speaker Paul Ryan say, “Now is not the time to teenager to “make America great” again? I, for talk about it.” I say, if now is not the time, when one, see this slogan only as a motto of hatred, is the time? ignorance, violence and division. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “We Just this past Saturday, third graders at the remember not the words of our enemies, but the South Elementary School in Neosha, Mo. were silence of our friends.” We must not be silent any JOHN COLE-SCRANTON TIMES-TRIBUNE/CAGLE CARTOONS selling raffle tickets for an AR-15 to raise funds longer. The time has come to join together as for their baseball team. The principal even went American citizens, red states and blue states, in so far as to post the raffle on her Facebook page solidarity and stand with our Parkland neighbors donor, Peter Rummell, is standing up saying he We are the only developed country in the encouraging support just hours after the mass in South Florida and speak out and let our voices wants “real reform, protection and change” for civilized world that has such gun violence and shooting in Broward County, Fla. When do we be heard loud and clear: “NO MORE AR-15s or the nation’s gun laws. He is among prominent yet, we do nothing about it. Well, we CAN do stop this madness? any other assault rifles! They are aiding the kill- Republican donors calling for action by lawmak- something about it. I urge you to join me, Peter On the brighter side, the side of good vs. evil, ing of our children, our teachers, our coaches, ers and agreeing to contribute only to candidates Rummell, Al Hoffman Jr. and other Floridians what is not going to be “usual” in the response our parents, our families and our friends. Enough supporting a ban on assault rifles. Al Hoffman Jr. and Americans of conscience to contact our to this most recent tragedy is the deafening is enough! Stand up, stand for, and stand with of North Palm Beach – a key Republican political Florida legislators and congressman to legislate and passionate battle cry of the surviving stu- Parkland and join them in saying, “We are mad as contributor – issued an ultimatum demanding the laws to ban these weapons of stupidity and mass dents and their suffering parents and families in hell and we’re not going to take it anymore!” party pass legislation restricting access to guns. destruction. It is simply a matter of life … or Parkland, Fla. They have had enough! In their It was reported in the headlines of the Times- Rummell called it “a bold and decisive state- more death. The time has come and it is horribly moment of grief and compassion, celebrations of Union that Jacksonville developer and Republican ment.” past time. If we don’t do it now, when?

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Above left, some of the staff at Nassau County Animal Care and Control and their years of service. From left, Dameon Miles, 6 months; Beth Thornton (seated) 1.5 years; Jessica Stokes, 3 years; Ruth Killmeyer, 11 years; Penny Burnsed, 5 years; Heather Pruitt, 1 month; Trenton Brock, 6 months; Rodolpho Rodriguez, 10 years; Lothar Eckardt, 5.5 years; Troy Murphy, 2.5 years; Director Timothy Maguire, 4.5 years. Above right, Jessica Stokes is one of four animal control officers for Nassau County. Here she does intake for a dog found wandering in West Nassau. Two shots are administered at the time of intake and a blood test is performed to check for heartworm. Helping the county’s animals CINDY JACKSON an individual visits a physician News-Leader about an animal bite, animal control receives a notice and assau County’s conducts a follow-up investiga- Animal Care and tion. Control Department is And of course, the function Nresponsible for public they perform that is so near safety and protecting animals and dear to the hearts of many “through sheltering, adoption – arranging for the adoption of programs, education and animal otherwise unwanted animals. law enforcement and its man- According to the Humane date is huge. The employees Society of the United States, are responsible for administer- between six and eight million ing and enforcing a long list of dogs and cats (not to mention ordinances as well as adhering the birds and hamsters and to a philosophy of promoting rabbits and roosters) end up in “responsible pet ownership, shelters each year. compassion towards animals In Nassau County, Animal and safe human-animal interac- Care and Control took in over tions.” 2,100 animals in 2016-17, a The ordinances the depart- 21-percent increase over two ment is charged with enforcing years ago. With major growth include animal licensing, horse projected for all of Nassau trailer permitting, breeder per- County in the next year, the mits, riding schools and stable department expects those num- permits, licenses for kennels bers to continue to increase. and catteries, dog trainer per- The work is not easy. It mits, and licenses for grooming requires training, compassion facilities. It also responds to a for animals and humans, and wide variety of citizen calls and patience. complaints about stray dogs and Director Tim Maguire PHOTOS BY CINDY JACKSON/NEWS-LEADER cats, dogs barking, dogs killing started as a kennel attendant Animal Control Officer Stokes transfers a trapped cat to a Nassau County Animal Control Officer Stokes uses a scan- chickens, animals that have and rose through the ranks. He crate for transport back to the shelter. ner to check for a microchip. been hit by cars, animal cruelty knows the process from the and animal bites. Whenever ground floor up and says that he “can’t imagine doing anything immediately tested for heart- educators. They are sincere else.” That seems to be the worms and given two shots in their efforts to teach county 2018 norm for the team at Nassau – one for distemper and one residents and visitors about County Animal Care and for kennel cough. Those help the importance of spaying and Control, many of whom have prevent any spread of disease neutering, of having proper vac- been there 10 years or more. and to keep all the pets healthy, cinations, and reminding every- Not only are they at the shelter, whether they get returned to one that being vigilant about BUSINESS on the road and out and about their owner or put up for adop- something as simple as closing in the community, they are also tion. The Humane Society of a gate can protect a pet from called on to help staff shelters the United States recommends injury, keep it on the owners’ for county citizens in the event keeping strays quarantined for property, and help preserve the DIRECTORY of hurricane or other natural five days, and Nassau County peace with neighbors. disaster. does just that. After the five- The various jobs of the Be sure your business is listed in the News-Leader’s In addition to the initial day holding period, dogs and department also include the 2018 local Business Directory published March 30, 2018. training required for employ- cats are transported to a clinic type that would make for a ment, continuing education in Jacksonville to be spayed, good reality show. For instance, classes are also an important neutered and micro-chipped. what happens when a truck Only $26 for two listings in the publication, one listing part of the process to keep the Spaying and neutering helps towing a horse trailer enters team at NCACC in touch with to reduce the overpopulation the agricultural weigh station will be alphabetical and the other by business category. the latest and greatest methods of animals and the microchip at the state line and the driver and best tools of the trade to do ensures an animal can be doesn’t have a valid driver’s The 2018 Business Directory is a full color, glossy, the best jobs they possibly can. reunited with its owner in the license? What happens when user-friendly mini-magazine. The Business Directory Most recently, animal event it becomes lost again. someone is pulled over for control officers had the oppor- Animal control officers are drinking and driving and they has an extended life because it’s kept by readers to tunity to attend a conference equipped with a chip reader in have an animal in the car? What use throughout the year and will be uploaded onto in Pensacola about equine res- their trucks so that, when they happens when a bull is running cues. That no doubt was helpful come across a stray, loose, rampant on a state road and the the home page of fbnewsleader.com when the call came in on Jan. 16 injured, or trapped animal that owner can’t be found, when two about a 24-year-old horse that has been chipped, they can stubborn donkeys simply won’t To reach over 35,000 readers make sure had fallen into a septic tank. immediately contact the owner get off a main thoroughfare, The moment any cat or dog and return it. or when someone drops off a your business is lisTed in The 2018 business direcTory. comes into the shelter, they are The employees are also half-dozen roosters at the Otter adverTisemenT deadline for business lisTings is march 9, 2018 Run subdivision? All of these incidents have happened at one Notice of Special Meeting time or another here in Nassau Contact Candy or Lauren to get your business listed! County. Heron Isles When it comes to com- Candy Hammer Community Development District munity partnerships, NCACC [email protected] • (904) 307-9926 A special meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the has quite a few. These include Heron Isles Community Development District will be a legion of volunteers and fos- Lauren Mitchell held on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the of- ter families as well as animal “sponsorships” from busi- [email protected] • (770) 655-8479 fice of Compass Group, Inc., 961687 Gateway Boulevard, nesses like developer KDI Suite 201M, Amelia Island, Florida 32034. The meeting Homes, which helps to get Listings can also be mailed with $26 payment to: is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance some perhaps otherwise diffi- News-Leader with the provisions of Florida Law for Community Devel- cult-to-adopt animals into lov- opment Districts. A copy of the agenda for this meeting ing homes. There are weekly PO Box 16766 adoption events at Petco, gift may be obtained from Heron Isles CDD, 475 West Town certificates for new pet owners, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035 Place, Suite 114, St. Augustine, Florida 32092 (and phone and local artist Susan Sellner (904) 940-5850). This meeting may be continued to a date, donated her earnings from 2018 Business Directory Business Listing time, and place to be specified on the record at the meeting. painting pet portraits to equip There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors will the shelter and each and every animal control officer’s truck Business Name: ______participate by telephone. with the equipment needed to Any person requiring special accommodations at this perform CPR on dogs and cats. Type of Business:______meeting because of a disability or physical impairment NCACC can always use more should contact the District Office at (904) 940-5850 at least volunteers and more business Address: ______two calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing sponsors, as their mission never ends. Their goals for this Phone Number: ______or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Ser- year include enclosing an out- vice at 1-800-955-8770, for aid in contacting the District side building for strays, adding Email Address: ______Office. an HVAC system, and acquiring Each person who decides to appeal any action taken at this in-truck computer systems. Website Address: ______meeting is advised that person will need a record of the And of course, they want to maintain their “no kill shelter” proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to status. Facebook: ______ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, The department is located at including the testimony and evidence upon which such ap- 86078 License Road in Yulee. 511 Ash Street, peal is to be based. Call 530-6150 if you need their Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 David deNagy help or want to volunteer to help them. FERNANDINA BEACH • AMELIA ISLAND • NASSAU COUNTY (904) 261-3696 • fbnewsleader.com District Manager [email protected]

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POLICE REPORT Pamela Bushnell of the News- Crime – also allows callers to leave convicted felon. 19, possession of a controlled loitering and prowling, and tres- n Angela Dean Finley, Leader compiled this report from anonymous tips. n Ryan Arry Metych, 29, substance and driving while passing after warning. 38, 95663 Springhill Road, records at the Nassau County n Gary Edward Haworth, 38, 85417 North Harts Road, Yulee, his license was suspended or n Joshua Ryan Crews, 37, Fernandina Beach, Feb. 22, pos- Clerk of the Circuit Court. 1603 Elizabeth Road, Fernandina Feb. 17, possession of metham- revoked. 15635 C.R. 108, Hilliard, Feb. session of methamphetamine and Arrest indicates suspicion of a Beach, Feb. 15, dealing in stolen phetamine. n James Cary Carter, 51, 21, sale of a controlled substance. possession of less than 20 grams crime, not guilt. property and giving false infor- n Kyle Andrew Echoff, 27, 85102 Lina Road, Fernandina n Leland Earl Wade, 73, of cannabis. To report information about mation to a pawnbroker. 95538 Mobley Heights Road, Beach, Feb. 19, aggravated 15635 C.R. 108, Hilliard, Feb. n James Daryl White, 61, a crime, contact the Fernandina n Timothy Wilson Smith, 48, Fernandina Beach, Feb. 18, assault with a deadly weapon. 21, possession with intent to 15635 C.R. 108, Hilliard, Feb. 21, Beach Police Department at 94080 Palm Circle, Yulee, Feb. aggravated assault with a deadly n Jeffrey Lee Boone, 22, 4317 sell, manufacture or deliver a sale of a controlled substance and 277-7342 or the Nassau County 16, theft of a gun from a build- weapon. Bennett Street, Jacksonville, controlled substance and pos- possession of drug paraphernalia Sheriff’s Office at 225-5174. The ing, dealing in stolen property n Johnny Dale Cash, 37, Feb. 19, burglary of an unoc- session of more than 20 grams with residue. “We Tip” program – 1-800-78 and possession of a firearm by a 3768 Hawk Drive, Hilliard, Feb. cupied vehicle or conveyance, of cannabis. [email protected]

COURT REPORT The following report was com- be considered upon success- n Tyee Evan Dougherty pleaded guilty to three charges State Attorney and $150 to the Public Defender’s Office. piled by Pamela Bushnell of the ful completion of all terms and pleaded guilty to grand theft. of the sale, manufacture or deliv- Public Defender’s Office. n Keela Lynn Watkins News-Leader from the Feb. 22 conditions. She was ordered to Adjudication was withheld. He ery of a controlled substance. He n David Moon pleaded pleaded not guilty to aggravated court docket of Circuit Court Judge pay $250 in restitution, $418 in was sentenced to time served was adjudicated guilty and sen- guilty to habitually driving while assault and battery. Robert M. Foster. court costs, $100 to the State in Nassau County Jail and three tenced to 13 months in Florida his license was suspended or n Jamie Delanie Williams n Leandra Dawn Barry plead- Attorney’s Office and $150 to the years of probation with the con- State Prison with credit for time revoked. He was adjudicated was not present for sentencing ed not guilty to grand theft. Public Defender’s Office. ditions he obtain a mental health served. He must pay $1,554 in guilty and sentenced to 18 for the sale of a controlled sub- n Michael Andre Boulware n Murphy Stanley Cook III evaluation within 30 days, fol- court costs, $300 to the State months in Florida State Prison. stance because of arrest on new pleaded guilty to two charges pleaded guilty to the sale, manu- low through with treatment Attorney’s Office and $450 to the He must pay $418 in court costs, charges. Bond was revoked. of the sale of a controlled sub- facture or delivery of MDMA recommendations and submit Public Defender’s Office. $100 to the State Attorney’s n The court withdrew an stance. He was adjudicated guilty (ecstasy) and the sale, delivery, to random urinalysis. He must n Vincent Edward McCollum Office and $150 to the Public arrest warrant issued last week and sentenced to 10 months in purchase or manufacture of can- pay $15,000 in restitution, $418 pleaded guilty to burglary of a Defender’s Office. for Samuel Williams III on Nassau County Jail with 30 nabis. He was adjudicated guilty in court costs, $100 to the State dwelling. Adjudication was with- n Joseph Blaine Potter admit- charges of the sale or delivery days credit for time served. and sentenced to time served in Attorney’s Office and $150 to the held. He was sentenced to 60 ted violation of probation for car- of cocaine. He was ordered to pay $518 in Nassau County Jail and two years Public Defender’s Office. days in Nassau County Jail to be rying a concealed firearm. He n Samuel Isaiah Gibson court costs, $100 to the State of drug offender probation. He n Joseph Michael Eaton followed by 18 months of proba- was adjudicated guilty. Probation Wright pleaded guilty to posses- Attorney’s Office and $150 to the must remain in jail until a bed is pleaded not guilty to three tion. Within 15 days of release was revoked and terminated. He sion of a controlled substance and Public Defender’s Office. available for Cross Roads at the charges of assault on a law from jail he must enroll in and was sentenced to four months in to simple assault. Adjudication n Jerry Wayne Branson Jr. City Rescue Mission. He must enforcement officer, possession successful complete the Set Nassau County Jail with credit was withheld. He was sentenced admitted violation of probation complete the program and follow of a concealed firearm by a con- Free By the Sea program. Early for time served. He was ordered to time served in Nassau County for two counts of possession of through with treatment recom- victed felon, and three charges termination of probation will be to pay $1,031.68 in outstanding Jail and 18 months of drug offend- a controlled substance. He was mendations. He was ordered to of obstruction or opposition of a considered upon full compliance. court costs. er probation. He must obtain a adjudicated guilty. Probation was pay $518 in court costs, $100 to police officer without violence. He must pay $418 in court costs, n Dallis Weston Turner drug and alcohol evaluation reinstated under original terms the State Attorney’s Office and n Jason Keith Guynn pleaded $100 to the State Attorney’s pleaded guilty to burglary of within 60 days, follow treatment and conditions. The court grant- $150 to the Public Defender’s guilty to possession of a firearm Office and $150 to the Public a structure or conveyance, recommendations and submit to ed his request for probation to be Office. and ammunition by a convicted Defender’s Office. forgery, uttering forged bills and random urinalysis. He is to have transferred to Georgia. n Nidia Vicky Cruz denied felon. He was adjudicated guilty n Chandler Michael McCoy three charges of grand theft. He no victim contact. Early termi- n Kristina Ann Byrd pleaded violation of probation for three and sentenced to forfeit of the admitted violation of probation was adjudicated guilty and sen- nation of probation will be con- guilty to grand theft of a motor counts of the use and possession weapon, time served in Nassau for battery. He was adjudicated tenced to four years in Florida sidered after six months in full vehicle. She was adjudicated of another’s identification with- County Jail and two years of guilty. Probation was revoked State Prison to run concurrently compliance. He must pay $741 guilty and sentenced to six out consent and one count each probation with the condition he and terminated. He was sen- with a sentence he is already in court costs, $200 to the State months in Nassau County Jail of aggravated stalking and giving perform 120 hours of commu- tenced to 11 months in Nassau serving in a Duval County Attorney’s Office and $300 to the with credit for 28 days served fol- a false statement under oath to a nity service. He must pay $418 County Jail with 30 days credit case. He was ordered to pay Public Defender plus surcharges lowed by 18 months drug offend- law enforcement officer. in court costs, $100 to the State for time served and ordered to $4,335 in restitution, $418 in of $151 and $201 related to the er probation. 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Wednesday, February 28, 2018 News-Leader / Fernandina Beach, Florida Lady Pirates beat FSU, punch ticket to state BETH JONES News-Leader

The Lady Pirates are in Lakeland for the Class 5A Final Four. They take on Lake Highland Prep out of Orlando at 2 p.m. today in a semifinal matchup in the George Jenkins Arena at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. The winner will take on the Oxbridge Academy-Cardinal Gibbons victor in the final on Thursday. All four teams are regional champs. The Fernandina Beach High School girls basketball team (26-4) defeated Florida State University School 72-58 in Tallahassee Friday night in the Region 1-5A title game, avenging last year’s loss. The Lady Seminoles won by eight in overtime, denying the Lady Pirates a trip to the Final Four last season. FBHS would not be denied again. “We got down by 11 early, but we kept our composure,” Coach Jacob Nantz said. “Just kept following the game plan, and it worked. We walked through things in practice the day before and executed it very well. It kept us in a position to win.” The Lady Pirates trailed the host Seminoles by seven after a quarter, but rebounded to take a seven-point lead by halftime. FBHS led by 17 after three quarters. “There was a point in the SPECIAL game that we realized that they The Lady Pirates celebrate their regional championship over FSU high school Friday night in Tallahassee. Pictured are, front row from left, Erica did not have anyone to stop Foote, Alexis Schulz, manager Katie Freeman; back row, Hannah Chestnut, Anna Arato, Cindy Nantz (stats), Sydne Caddy, Zada Freeman, Riley Zada Freeman, so our guards Webber, Kaylan Mitchell, Yoleimy Soto Diaz, manager Alexis George, head coach Jacob Nantz and assistant coach Danielle Kristensen. kept getting it to her and she had a monster game,” Nantz said. lic school in the 5A Final Gulliver Prep 60-41 to round FBHS boys soccer team was topped Newberry in the semi- ing else but winning state since Freeman scored 20 and Four. The Lady Pirates’ out the Final Four field for 5A. shut out by Nease 1-0 in the final to face FSU in the title the end of last season, so we pulled down eight boards. opponent today is 23-6. The FBHS boasts three state Class 4A title game in 2007. game. are staying focused. Alexis Schulz led with 26 points Lake Highland Prep Lady champions (two boys weight The Lady Pirates advanced “Our demeanor before the The Final Four for all class- and had five rebounds and six Highlanders defeated 20-6 lifting titles and one in girls to the playoffs after capturing games is important right now,” es is being held in Lakeland. assists. Anna Arato scored 14. Cocoa 58-41 to advance to track and field), but no Pirate their second district title in Nantz said. “We are approach- Games are being played in the Sydne Caddy scored eight and state. team has managed to capture three seasons. Their district ing things as business and not George Jenkins Arena at the had five assists. Erica Foote Oxbridge Academy (25-5) one. championship two years ago getting into any silliness or RP Funding Center, 701 W. chipped in four points to go out of West Palm Beach defeat- The Pirate baseball team was a first for the program in 31 cutting up. We are on a mission Lime St. along with six boards. Kaylan ed 21-8 Tampa Catholic 62-44, lost to St. Thomas Aquinas 4-3 seasons. and are on ‘the job’ right now. Tickets are $13 the day Mitchell had six steals. and Fort Lauderdale’s Cardinal in eight innings in the Class FBHS beat Bradford County That job is to win state. of the event; $10 in advance. FBHS is the lone pub- Gibbons (22-6) beat 22-6 4A championship in 2003. The in the regional quarterfinal and “We have talked about noth- Parking is $10. Lady Hornets hold off Lady Pirates for 3-2 win The Lady Pirates suffered their first loss of the sea- son Thursday in Yulee. The HIGH SCHOOL Fernandina Beach High School ROUNDUP girls softball team was edged 3-2 by the host Lady Hornets in a district matchup, dropping ball, where she was stranded. the Lady Pirates to 4-1 on the In the seventh, Holland walked, season. but again the Lady Pirates were “Fernandina played a good unable to get the run across the game, and Shelbea Holland plate. pitched a great game,” said FBHS traveled to Bishop Chris Hicken, head softball Kenny Tuesday. The Lady coach at Yulee. “This is prob- Pirates are home on Thursday ably the best team Fernandina to face the Lady Braves of has been in a number of years. Terry Parker. First pitch is at Everyone will have to bring 6 p.m. their A game to play with • The FBHS baseball team them.” opened the season with a 13-0 Emily Haywood and Caleigh shutout over Bishop Snyder Balestra had RBIs in the fourth Thursday. The beat Frederica inning. In the bottom of the Academy 3-1 Saturday in the seventh, Kayla Bradberry home opener. reached on an error, stole sec- The Pirates travel to Bishop ond base and then scored on a Kenny Thursday and host hit by McKenzee Flowers for Bishop Kenny Friday in district the win. matchups. Both games are at The Lady Hornets collected 6 p.m. seven hits to the Lady Pirates’ • The Yulee baseball team five. blanked Evans High School Faith Nevin pitched the 12-0 on Friday in the Hornets’ PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER first four innings for Yulee, and season opener at Lowndes High Shelbea Holland is 4-2 this season as the freshman Christa Pritchard School. Lady Pirates’ hurler, above. Faith Levin pitched three shutout innings. Nick Love threw four started for Yulee on Thursday night, right. Yulee (3-1) hosted Baker innings and gave up no runs on Yulee and Fernandina Beach battled County Monday. The Lady three hits. Braxton Wall had Thursday in a district matchup. Below, Hornets were at Terry Parker three hits and four RBIs. Tyler the Pirate baseball team hosted Frederica Tuesday and are back home green added a pair of hits and Academy Saturday in the home opener. Thursday to host Bishop Kenny two RBIs. Pictured below are Cisco Moore, left, and at 7 p.m. The Hornets beat Johnson Sam Gray. The Lady Pirates dropped County 5-1 on Saturday at to 4-2 with a narrow loss to Lowndes High School. visiting St. Johns Country Day Caleb McCormick pitched School on Monday. FBHS lost four scoreless innings, and 1-0. Avery Love had a three-run The Spartans scored in the triple to break up a tied game in first inning on an RBI single. the third with two outs. Austin The Lady Pirate defense settled Lafavor threw two innings and down and ended up leaving Tyler Clem threw the seventh. eight Spartans stranded on base “Not bad for our first two for the remainder of the game. games, but we still have a lot Holland pitched all seven to improve on,” Coach Fred innings, striking out 10 and Matricardi said. walking just three; two were Yulee travels to Callahan intentional walks. today to take on the West The Lady Pirates had chanc- Nassau Warriors in a district es to score late in the game. In matchup. They host West the sixth inning, Sol Burruel Nassau Thursday. Both games reached base on an in-field sin- are slated for 6 p.m. The gle, moved to second on a wild Hornets host Fletcher Friday. pitch and stole third on a passed First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m.

NEW Sports Wed.indd 1 2/27/18 10:50 AM 2B Wednesday, February 28, 2018 SPORTS News-Leader LONE QUALIFIER SPORTS SHORTS Hunter safety course es and board members. For information, con- tact president Wayne Peterson at 753-1663. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is offering free hunter safety internet-completion courses in nine counties in Katie Ride March, including Nassau County. The course is The 14th annual Katie Ride will be April 21, from 8 a.m. to noon March 10 in Callahan and and registration is open for participants and vol- 1-3 p.m. March 10 in Bryceville. unteers. Sign up at www.KatieRide.org. Students who have taken the online course This is a Katie Caples Foundation signature and wish to complete the classroom portion fundraising event, presented by Mayo Clinic. It must bring the online-completion report with is a fully supported cycling and walk/run event them. for all levels with bike routes of 18, 34 and All firearms, ammunition and materials 63 miles; an 8K Walk and Fun Run; off-road are provided free of charge. Students should course; and a Sprint Triathlon (300-yard pool bring a pen or pencil and paper. An adult must swim, 18-mile ride and 5K run). accompany children younger than 16 at all Check-in and registration open at 6 a.m. on times. the day of the event, which starts and finishes Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, must at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center in pass an approved hunter safety course and Fernandina Beach. have a hunting license to hunt alone (unsuper- vised). The FWC course satisfies hunter-safety training requirements for all other states and Babe Ruth sign-ups Canadian provinces. Open registration for the 2018 spring season Those interested in attending a course can Fernan-dina Beach Babe Ruth league is being register online and obtain information about held through March 17 for the senior division. future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/ Tryouts are at 6 p.m. March 18, with the draft at BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER HunterSafety or by calling the FWC’s regional 7:30 p.m. Opening day for the senior league is Yulee High School senior wrestler McKenzie “Big Mac” Lewis finished third in the office in Lake City at (386) 758-0525. April 7; the season runs through May 18. heavyweight class in the regional tournament at Bolles over the weekend, qualifying Registration has closed for the 12U and for state for the second time in his career. “We feel he has a great opportunity to place Sharks open tryout under divisions. Opening day is slated for and cement his high school career,” Coach Brandon Crowder said. “We have had him since he was a seventh-grader, and I knew then we had something. He has grown into The 2017 National Arena League champion March 10. The season runs through May 11. Volunteers are needed and sponsorship a great young man and earned everything he got on the mat.” Lewis, who captured his Jacksonville Sharks will hold an open player first district title this season, boasts a 44-5 record heading into state, which will be held tryout March 10. Registration for the tryout opportunities are available. For information, visit www.FBBRL.com. Friday and Saturday at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee. Lewis, above in a match begins at 8 a.m., the workout is set to start earlier this season and below on the podium Saturday, was one of 12 Hornet wrestlers promptly at 9 a.m. and will close around noon. qualifying for the regional tournament. “We had several underclassmen that made it The tryout will conclude once each player has Youth lacrosse one match away,” Crowder said. “Once again, very proud of our wrestling family.” been properly evaluated by head coach Siaha Amelia Island Nassau County Youth Lewis is the lone state qualifier from Nassau County. Burley and the Sharks coaching staff. Lacrosse is a developmental youth lacrosse Complete the 2018 Tryout Packet, which is program for boys ages 8-12. Registration available online at jaxsharks.com/team/tryouts. is now open for the spring season. There To avoid the walk-in registration fee of $80, are eaching clinics throughout the year. No players can pre-register online for $60. Pre- prior experience or knowledge of the sport is registration ends March 7. Late online registra- required. tion will be accepted March 8-9; fee is $70. The tryout is open to anyone over the age of The league is completely volunteer-driven 18 who has completed high school and is not and is looking for adult volunteers, with or with- currently under contract with any professional out experience. football team. Kickers will not be evaluated at Register at www.tshq.bluesombrero.com/ this year’s tryout. ameliaislandlax. Email aincyouthlacrosse@ For information, visit www.jaxsharks.com/ gmail.com or contact organizer Fred McFarlin team/tryouts or visit http://bit.ly/opentryoutjack- at (252) 229-7033 or 277-6702. sonville. The Jacksonville Sharks are members of the Thirsk scholarship National Arena League. The 2017 NAL champi- The Nassau Sport Fishing Association will ons and Arena Bowl XXIV champions and play be will be awarding $2,000 scholarships to all home games at the Jacksonville Veterans three worthy graduating seniors attending high Memorial Arena. schools lin Nassau County through its Johnny Sharks Nation memberships for the 2018 Thirsk Memorial Scholarship program. season are available, starting at $150. Call This year, three $1,000 scholarships will be (904) 621-0700. awarded directly to three outstanding graduat- Follow the Sharks on facebook at facebook. ing high school seniors. This scholarship is a com/jaxsharks and on Twitter and Instagram @ renewable scholarship, paid for two consecu- jaxsharks, as well as the Attack Dance Team at tive years for a total of $2,000 per recipient. facebook.com/sharkattackdance and Chum at To be eligible for consideration this year, all facebook.com/chumsharks. completed applications, with all required forms and information included, must be postmarked Elm Street Little League by April 6. Information, including all necessary application forms, selection criteria and instruc- Elm Street Little League is holding registra- tions for all submissions, are available at www. tion from 3-5 p.m. Monday through Friday at nsfafish.net/page-1774468. the MLK Recreation Center. Divisions include Contact Michael Castner at 491-6309 or minor and major baseball and minor, major and [email protected] for information. senior girls softball. Cost is $80 per child, $20 per additional sibling. 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SPECIAL PHOTOS Black drum are huge fish, often weighing over the 100-pound mark. Jacob Jones landed this 85.09-pound black drum while fishing with his father John Jones during a past black drum migration, left. Right, Sammie Davie fished with Capt. Allen Mills recently and landed this huge 52-pound black drum while fishing during an ebb tide at the tip of the St. Marys south jetty rocks. Big fish bite “I just learned that Ray north jetty red Stella Moore is best known Raysor Jr. hooked into a nice can, Derek for the record-breaking run of big black drum fishing Crawford, Jeff 93-pound black drum she land- just offshore of the St. Marys Ide and broth- ed on March 28, 1957. Moore inlet,” Mutt Daniel said. “The ers Frank still holds Florida’s 50-pound water temperature has warmed and Donald all-tackle black drum record. up considerably during the last Spencer navi- It was one of the more notable few days, and the gnats are gated to the saltwater records, as Moore biting — two excellent signs a tip of the St. weighed just 89 pounds. major migration of black drum Marys north “The best tides for catching should take place any day now.” OUTDOORS jetty rocks black drum at either the tip of The very next day, Daniel and anchored the north or south jetty rocks, navigated his fishing boat out to Terry Lacoss just north of is the last of the falling and the the tip of the St. Marys south the red can. first of the incoming tides,” jetty, set the anchor firmly on The majority of their fishing Forest Evatt said. “I prefer to the bottom and began catching tackle included 16-pound gear, place my drum rod and reel in black drum weighing over the while one 50-pound class fish- my boat’s rod holder. When my 50-pound mark. ing rod and reel was handy. fishing rod is in the rod holder, Word passed quickly among They lost a big fish while using I can watch the rod tip a lot avid black drum fishermen after their light saltwater tackle. better. Daniel weighed in and cleaned “I rigged up the 50-pound “I will look for the slightest his big catch at the Fernandina fishing rod and reel and dropped movement in the rod tip, then Harbor Marina. The following a dead shrimp down to the bot- pick up the rod, reel in the slack day, several saltwater fishing tom, hoping to hook a second fishing line and set the hook. boats were anchored at the tip big fish,” Crawford said. “Once If you are holding the rod, it’s of the south jetty rocks, where again, a big fish took my shrimp harder to detect the light strike a massive migration of black and it was fight on. The big of a black drum.” drum tested both fishing gear fish seemingly pulled slowly “My favorite black drum bait and fishermen. along the bottom, leaving us to is a combination of cut crab and A freshly-barbed “As I approached the fleet of believe it may be a big shark fresh shrimp. However, I have blue crab, above, Fernandina fishing boats, Capt. that frequently hangs out close fished with conch, shrimp or cut is one of the better Allen Mills called me on the to the jetties for an easy meal pieces of crab by themselves baits when target- VHF radio and said his client from passing shrimp boats.” on a large hook and done quite ing black drum. had just lost a big black drum,” After a 45-minute fight, well.” Mutt Daniel, left, Daniel said. “As I rounded the a massive drum showed up Current Florida fishing regu- is pictured with a very tip of the jetty rocks, I on the surface where Frank lations allow fishermen to keep 50-pound plus black noticed a large fish flopping on Spencer easily lip-gaffed the big five black drum per day mea- drum he landed the surface, which was appar- drum and hoisted Crawford’s suring from 14-24 inches; one Friday while fishing ently the same black drum that drum on board. The big drum of the black drum may measure at the tip of the St. Allen’s client had just hooked weighed 103.5 pounds. over the 24-inch limit. Marys south jetty and lost. David Cartwright holds the “I typically keep one small rocks. The full moon “I quickly netted the Florida all-tackle black drum drum, which are by far the bet- of late February 50-pound black drum, which record with his 96-pound black ter eating than the big drum,” and warming water was the very first black drum drum he landed on April 12, Daniel said. “I also cut the main temperature have that I had boated before putting 2001. Cartwright was night artery just behind the gills and sparked a huge out my boat’s anchor.” fishing at Main Beach with blue allow the blood to bleed out black drum migra- During a recent afternoon crab on the bottom when his big from the flesh, which also takes tion into Amelia fishing trip to the St. Marys drum was caught. the fishy taste from the flesh.” Island waters.

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4B Wednesday, February 28, 2018 News-Leader / Fernandina Beach, FL Simple and delightful – a backyard garden in the spring hat a delightful time of other times not. The rule is survival of the fittest. from my Midwestern gardens of years include cardinals, black-capped chicka- year. It seems that the last When we moved Plants that sputter get cut back and ago are new additions. In those long dees, Carolina wrens and titmice. We of the cold weather may into our house five either they make it or they don’t. I ago gardens, hostas were the hardy were thrilled when a pair of bluebirds Wbe behind us and each day years ago there delight each spring experiencing the soldiers who always made it through showed up. Big Guy installed a blue- gets warmer and warmer. Our yards was no landscaping. rebirth of plants from past years. Some the cold, nasty winters and popped up bird house on a backyard tree hoping are coming back to life. We join our We embraced the get a little pushy and need to be cut like clockwork each spring. we might tempt the pair to stay. Near friends and neighbors out inspecting challenge and have back. Spring arrives and I can’t resist There are lots of garden buddies. the bird feeders is a large birdbath our yards and preparing for spring created garden areas populating my garden with new and Hydrangeas with their snowballs with a mossy cement frog spitting clean up. that we enjoy each colorful plantings. Hard to pass the of pink and blue blooms, the ever- water as if to indicate his approval of It has been a tough year on the day. We are amazed local stores offering flats of tempting blooming plumbago with its azure all around. My collection of cement Anderson’s yard. Hurricanes and FROM that the magnolia new plants. flowers and alstroemeria with its thick rabbits are tucked into flower beds some cold spells have left some pretty THE trees we brought Of course, there are favorites. orchid-like leaves offering up tall buds that surround the house. The real alive sad specimens. So it’s thumbs up or PORCH home in the back of What’s not to love about day lilies? that burst into white and blue blooms. rabbits abound and pay no attention to thumbs down time. Some things have our Jeep are now 30 The garden is filled with lilies in all Africa iris blooms in spurts creating their stoney replicas. Such simple and surprised us and soldiered through feet high. Plants and colors and sizes that generously deliv- clouds of white, but quickly fade. delightful pleasures – a backyard gar- our cold snaps while others that are Dickie trees love Florida. er fresh blooms day after day. My early A garden area behind our porch has den in the spring. usually dependable have given up. No Anderson Some too much. morning inspection finds me pinching bird feeders that are very busy this To receive her weekly newsletter or mercy – rake, pull up and to the trash. A climbing fig we the dried blooms and reminding each time of year. Two bird feeders offer get information about her books includ- Our garden is not a formal one, planted to add character to our house plant I expect more and more. Knock safflower and other seed mixtures. ing her four From the Porch books con- kind of like me – spontaneous, mean- has about devoured it! We swear we out roses can’t be beat. They bloom A variety of visitors come in shifts tact Dickie at dickie.anderson@gmail. dering and sometimes blooming and can hear it growing. and bloom. The hosta I remember throughout the day. Regular visitors com.

UF/IFAS NASSAU COUNTY EXTENSION/SPECIAL SUSAN SEBELIST/SPECIAL Pruning class at garden Valentine’s contest UF/IFAS Master Gardener Elaine Roblez, left, demonstrates correct pruning practices Fernandina Chapter No. 55 Order of the Eastern Star held a Valentine’s Day contest during a recent Landscape Matters class. Participants had a “real world” experience by this month. Members created Valentine’s and then voted for their favorite by placing visiting the UF/IFAS Nassau Demonstration Garden to observe pruning of some of the dollars in cups next to the creations. Shirley Ramsey won the contest and the group shrubs and trees planted there. The garden was established in 2005. It was designed and raised $76 for its Heart Fund, which provides funding for heart research. planted and is maintained by the UF/IFAS Nassau Master Gardener volunteers. Initial funding for the creation of the garden came from public and private contributors, includ- ing the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners.

SUBMITTED PHOTOS ‘Trees and Compassion’ Children in Wild Amelia’s Junior Naturalist program, along with their parents and in partnership with Compassionate Fernandina, participated this month in a workshop on “Trees and Compassion,” creating works of art that will eventually be displayed in the community as part of a larger project with Amelia Tree PHOTOS BY LIBBY WILKES/SPECIAL Conservancy. Pictured from left are, first row, Nooretet McClurg, Casstian Mote, and Tracie Nicolai; second Landscape Class Focuses on Roses row, Barb Gingher, Wil Nicolai, Ayda Lin, Nora Gossett, Above, UF/IFAS Nassau Master Gardeners Hadley Lin, and Quinn Johnston; and third row, Naserian Jacqui Galbreath and Shirley Lohman served McClurg, McKenna Hiebel, Kitty Gossett, Kati McClurg, as co-instructors for a Landscape Matters class and Rebekah Lin. For more information about the Junior on roses conducted by the UF/IFAS Nassau Naturalist program and others offered by Wild Amelia, Extension Service. The classes are free and open including the 12th annual Wild Amelia Nature Festival, to the public. Select classes have optional hands- visit wildamelia.org and Wild Amelia on Facebook. on projects for a modest fee. For more informa- tion about other classes this year, call the Yulee Extension office at 530-6350, ext. 1, and speak with a Master Gardener between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Fridays, or call the Callahan office at 530- Big Band Bash a hit 6353, Monday through Friday. The Amelia Island Jazz Left, Frank Kroplewski and Jolene McCann, Festival held its sev- both of whom recently became full-time Nassau enth annual Valentine’s County residents, attended the Landscape Big Band Bash Benefit Matters class to learn how to add roses to their Gala this month to new landscape. help raise money for In addition to a lecture portion of the roses its annual scholarship class, Lohman provided “field work” demonstra- awards. The event tions in the UF/IFAS Nassau Demonstration sold out and attendees Garden at the Yulee Extension office, below. packed the dance floor Several roses provided the opportunity to all night. The event explain proper structure of the shrub and how to also featured an auc- inspect for insects. tion by Park West Gallery as well as a silent auction. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

NL 6 col. Wed 02.28.indd 13 2/27/18 9:34 AM Wednesday, February 28, 2018 AROUND TOWN News-Leader 5B

People &Places TALBOT ISLAND PARKS March Programs composition tips. This class is for begin- A1A North. No reservations are neces- THIS WEEK but seating will be on a first- ning to intermediate photographers of sary and the program is free with $3 per come, first-served basis. For The Florida Department of Environ- all ages with camera phones to single vehicle park admission. Ballroom On Amelia questions, visit the Library’s mental Protection’s Talbot Islands State lens reflex. The program will take place offers Two for Tuesday website at nassaureads.com Parks invite visitors to explore the area’s starting at the Bluffs parking area and ••• group classes with Salsa at or call 530-6500. natural environment throughout the pavilions on Big Talbot Island. No reser- The Florida Park Service is dedicated 7 p.m. followed by Waltz at 8 month of March. Visitors will have the vations are necessary and the program to providing programs that are acces- p.m. Tuesday classes are $10 The Amelia Musical chance to discover the importance of is free with regular park admission of $3 sible to all. Persons with special needs per person or both for $15. Playhouse will present the wildlife and vegetation that is part of per vehicle. that may limit participation or enjoyment Latin in Motion fitness class the awarding-winning Off- North Florida’s barrier islands. Below are of any program should advise the park in are at 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Broadway production of the details of the March program. Talbot Critters advance so assistance with reasonable A dance workshop is offered Nunsense in March. The Little Talbot Island State Park accommodations can be provided. from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. show takes place in a Mount Prescribed Fire = Healthy Forests Saturday, March 10, at 2 p.m. For additional information on any Wednesday and Thursday St. Helen school gymnasium Fort George Island Cultural State Park Join a park ranger to learn about the of these programs, contact the Talbot classes are $10 per person. where the five wonderful but Saturday, March 3, at 2 p.m. common wildlife species that inhabit the Islands Ranger Station at 251-2320. For A Friday Night Dance Party wacky traditional sisters are Join a park ranger to explore how fire natural communities of the undeveloped more information about Florida State will be held from 8 to 10 p.m. trying to raise money for the impacts the environment. Discover the barrier islands of northeast Florida. This Parks, visit floridastateparks.org/park/ March 23. Doors open at 7:45 burial of their fellow sisters benefits of prescribed fire for managing program will take place at pavilion No. 3 Little-Talbot-Island. p.m. Admission will be $10 who died at the hands of their healthy ecosystems and the tools rang- at the North Beach parking area at Little The above events will take place at cash at the door. Ballroom cook, Sister Julia. The run of ers use. Program includes engine dem- Talbot Island State Park. No reserva- the following locations: On Amelia is at 1897 Island the show is March 9-10 and onstration. The program will start at the tions are necessary and the program is • March 3: Ribault Clubhouse, Walkway at RAD Studios. 16-17 at 7:30 p.m. and March Ribault Clubhouse. No reservations are free with $5 per vehicle park admission. Fort George Island Cultural State Neither a partner nor a reser- 11 and 18 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets necessary and the program is free. Park, 11241 Fort George Road E., vation is required. For infor- are $20 for adults and $15 Discover Blackrock Beach Jacksonville. mation, call 624-0886 or visit for students and are currently Nature Photography Big Talbot Island State Park • March 10: Bluffs Parking & Pavilion ballroomonamelia.com or the available online ameliamusi- Big Talbot Island State Park Saturday, March 17, at 2 p.m. Area, Big Talbot Island State Park, S.R. Ballroom on Amelia Facebook calplayhouse.com or by phone Saturday, March 10, at 10 a.m. Join a park ranger for a walk on a A1A North, Jacksonville. page. 277-3455. Join a professional photographer with unique shoreline as they explain the • March 10: Pavilion No. 3, North over 30 years of experience to capture importance of undeveloped beach Beach Parking Area, Little Talbot Island The opening reception Walkin’ Nassau will hold the beauty of Boneyard Beach on film. habitat and describe the wildlife that State Park, 12157 Heckscher Drive, for the next Shady Ladies a walk at 10 a.m. March 10. Learn how to see the photo before you lives there. Participants are encour- Jacksonville. Art Studio art show, themed, Participants should meet at the shoot. The idea is to give photographers aged to bring bug spray, sunscreen • March 17: Blackrock Trailhead “On the Move,” will be from 5 Main Beach parking lot near more confidence in using their camera, and bottled water. The hike will begin at Parking Area, Big Talbot Island State to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 1, the skateboard area and will teaching visualization of the photo and the Blackrock trailhead parking area on Park, S.R. A1A North, Jacksonville. at the gallery, located at 432B proceed down Atlantic Avenue S. Eighth St. in Fernandina and around the neighborhood Beach. up to the lighthouse before Kristy Woodson Harvey, each day, and you will be able ACBL Duplicate Bridge, 18 to be in the hall during play. returning to Main Beach. Note: author of The Secret to to view a variety of artwork Peck Center, 516 S. 10th St., Call 261-7900. The Nassau County There will be a few hills. Southern Charm, the latest by local artists. The gallery is Fernandina Beach. Amelia Public Library System will novel in her Peachtree Bluff open daily and located at 94 Island Duplicate Bridge Club Lions Club bingo, every present an evening with UPCOMING series, will appear at an author Amelia Village Circle in the hosts the only sanctioned Thursday and Sunday, Yulee author Frank A. Ofeldt event at 6:30 p.m. April 9 at Omni Spa & Shops. For infor- ACBL duplicate bridge games Lions Club Bingo Hall. Doors III at 6 p.m. March 1 at the The Newcomers Club the Fernandina Beach Branch mation, call 432-1750 or go on the island. Monday, 1 open at 4 p.m., warm-ups Fernandina Beach Branch of Amelia Island will host its Library. The Peachtree Bluff online to artamelia.com. p.m.; Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.; at 5:15 p.m. Early birds Library. Ofeldt, a park ranger monthly coffee on Tuesday, series chronicles the jour- Thursday, 1 p.m. play at 5:45 p.m. with the and historian at Fort Clinch for March 13 at 10:30 a.m. neys of three sisters and their Tickets for the Fernan- For information, contact regular program at 6:30 p.m. the past 24 years, will relay Women interested in joining mother – and a secret from dina Beach High School [email protected] or Participants must be 18 years interesting facts and stories the club who reside in Nassau their past that has the potential Prom scheduled for 7 to 11 (770) 616-7664. old; minimum purchase $15. from his new book, Fort Clinch. County (no matter how long to tear them apart and reshape p.m. Saturday, April 14, at the Information, 708-2591. After the program, books will they have lived there) are their very definition of what Golf Club of Amelia Island, Bingo is played every be available for purchase and welcome to attend. For further it means to be a family. The located at 4700 Amelia Island Thursday at American Living With Loss is a sup- will be signed by the author. information contact Coffees@ Secret to Southern Charm is Parkway in Fernandina Beach, Legion Post 54, 626 S. Third port group organized by the For more information, visit the NewcomersAmelia.org. told in alternative perspec- are now on sale. Tickets are St. The public is invited to Nassau Alcohol Crime Drug library’s website at nassau- tives between middle sister available for $100. Tickets play in the smoke-free meeting Abatement Coalition for any- reads.com or call 530-6500. The United States Army Sloane and her mother as they for guests will be available hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., one who has lost a loved one This event is free and open to Field Band will perform take their own leaps of faith beginning in February and will and early bird games begin and needs a safe place for the public. Persons with dis- Wednesday, March 14, at 7:30 to chase their biggest dreams also cost $100. Tickets can at 6:05 p.m. Regular session, comfort and support. Meetings abilities requiring accommoda- p.m. at the Florida Theatre in and face their biggest fears. be purchased in the FBHS which consists of nine games are Mondays from 4-5 p.m. at tions in order to participate in Jacksonville. As the premier cafeteria during Anchor Hour for $20, begins at 6:30 p.m. the Peck Center, 516 S. 10th this program or activity should touring musical representative Cummer Amelia’s fourth on Thursdays. Prom contracts All games have cash prizes, St., Fernandina Beach. Cost contact 548-4660 or the for the United States Army, annual Garden Walk at the must be signed before tickets and proceeds are donated is $10 per meeting. Call 277- Florida Relay Service at (800) this acclaimed organization Amelia Island Plantation will can be purchased and juniors to help veterans, children and 3699 or email supportgroups@ 955-8770 (v) or (800) 955- travels thousands of miles take place 1 to 4 p.m. April 6. and seniors must fill out a the community. You must be nacdac.com for information. 8771 (TDD) at least 72 hours each year presenting a variety The event includes a walking guest form when purchasing a in advance to request such of music to audiences world- tour of four home gardens ticket for a non-FBHS student. accommodations. wide. To request tickets for this with art demonstrations, live free performance, call 904- music and refreshments. A The Amelia Knitting Club Tickets are on sale at 355-2787 or visit the Florida Garden Market located near meets from 3 to 5 p.m. on the Amelia Community Theatre Theatre box office. Tickets are the Amelia Island Plantation first Thursday of each month for the whimsical new musical limited to four per order. Shops will be offered from 11 at the BuyGO store on South Fly By Night, a story about two a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets pur- Eighth Street. The next meet- charming sisters and a luck- The Amelia Island chased in advance are $20 for ing will be held March 1. less sandwich maker discover- Museum of History will host Cummer Museum members ing love and hope. Set during its next 3rd on 3rd Street and $30 for non-members. Kings Bay RC Modelers, the time of the 1965 blackout presentation at 6 p.m. March Tickets purchased the day of established in 1989, is located in New York, it’s a dark comic 16 with special guest Richard the event will be $40. For infor- at the intersection of Clark’s rock fable. Performances are Doster, author of the novel mation, contact Wendy Mayle Bluff Road and Oakwell Road on ACT’s Studio 209 stage Safe at Home. He will deliver a at 899-6007 or wmayle@cum- in Kingsland, Georgia. We are at 8 p.m. March 8-10 and presentation on the Integration mermuseum.org. a small Club with excellent 15-17 and at 2 p.m. March 11. of Minor League Baseball in facilities, consisting of friendly Tickets are $20 for adults and the South and explore what life ONGOING people passionate about our $15 for students and are avail- was like for African-American hobby. Our pilots fly many able by visiting ameliacom- ball players before and after The Plantation Artists types of radio controlled air- munitytheatre.org or by calling the 1954 Brown vs. Board of Guild & Gallery show planes and helicopters. We 261-6749. Education ruling. Playing in themed, “Hearts & Flowers,” welcome pilots of all experi- small ballparks with little sepa- will be on view through April. ence levels. To learn more NEXT WEEK ration from the crowds, these A different artist will be on duty please visit bit.ly/2xDcFBd. players could expect little offi- The Amelia Island cial protection or media cover- Museum of History will host age. Against the backdrop its next Brown Bag Lunch of the civil rights movement, at noon March 7 and feature cooperation and respect on the Jayne Nasrallah, who will field between athletes of differ- present “Oysters: Because ent races became an example You Can and Because They for the segregated South – Are. Oysters.” Oysters have and for the entire country – to been a significant part of the follow. This program is free human story for thousands of for museum members with years. Piles of their shells are a suggested donation of $5 important archaeological mark- for non-members. Seating is ers throughout the East Coast first-come, first-served. For of the United States. Why more information, contact MARCH “Pretty Little Liars” ticide have people from such varied Gray at 261-7378, ext. 102, MADNESS 48. House music 15. Tiny fox with cultures disposed of oyster or [email protected]. 50. Between ids large ears shells in this way? The oysters’ The Amelia Island Museum of ACROSS and super-egos 20. Like utopia life cycle and function in its History is at 233 S. Third St. in 1. Birth-related 52. 100% 22. Web address environment is unusual in all of Fernandina Beach. 6. Post-U.S.S.R. 53. Beware of these 24. Subjects of wills nature. Why do they reproduce acronym in March 25. *____ Four and process their food in this A reunion for students 9. Like white-head- 55. Shoshonean 26. Make amends way? The flesh of this mollusk who attended Yulee High ed eagle 57. *Winningest 27. Indiana Jones’ has fed humans for millen- School from 1939 to 1965 13. ____ and desist NCAA basketball find, e.g. nia. Is this solely due to their will be held on March 24 at 14. In the manner coach 29. *Team with nutritional value? An attempt to the home of Richard Wilson of, French 60. *Game tracker most titles answer all these questions will in north Jacksonville. A social 15. F, unit of electri- 64. Slight amount 31. Samoan money be made during the presenta- hour will begin at 11:30 a.m. cal capacity 65. One of a set of 32. Phantom’s tion. For the first time ever, and lunch will be served at 16. Blood line dice favorite genre? a creature will be eaten alive 12:30 p.m. Ticket cost is $20 17. Neighbor of 67. Garlic unit 33. Physically weak during a Brown Bag Lunch! per person and tickets are Ger. 68. Curl one’s lip 34. *____ Four This program is free and available by mail from Dalia 18. Upright 69. South American 36. Illegal kind of open to the public. Seating is Talbird, 86630 Pages Dairy 19. *San ____, edible tuber lab first-come, first-served. For Road, Yulee, FL 32097. 2018 Final Four 70. Curly-leaf and 38. Urban haze information, contact Gray at For more information, call spot Plain-leaf ____ 42. Affair in Paris 261-7378, ext. 102, or gray@ 255-5718. 21. *NCAA’s selec- 71. Mannequin 45. Dee of “Twisted ameliamuseum.org. The This reunion is for any tion day Challenge state Sister” museum is at 233 S. Third St. student who attended Yulee 23. Color of Scare 72. Kind of nurse 49. Percy Bysshe in Fernandina Beach. High School during any of the 24. Bring home the 73. *Jump ball, e.g. Shelley’s poem bacon DOWN 51. Book storage at above-mentioned years. 25. ____ cry 1. *Non-profit org. a library The Nassau County 28. ____ ex machi- 2. Eon, alternative 54. Furnish with a Public Library System will The Cummer Museum of PUZZLE SOL. 2.21 SUDOKU SOL. 2.23 na spelling fund host a viewing of the film Art & Gardens, in collabora- 30. ______the 3. Queen of Hearts’ 56. “Bravo! Bravo!” Cuba’s Forgotten Jewels: tion with Cummer Amelia, will hook pastry 57. Lush A Haven in Havana at 6 present “An Afternoon of Art: 35. Big-ticket ____ 4. Brooke or John 58. *Top seeds in p.m. Thursday, March 8, in Lecture Series” in partnership 37. Play parts Jacob, of New each NCAA bas- the Community Room of the with the Fernandina Beach 39. Gulf of Naples York ketball region Fernandina Beach Branch Branch Library from 2 to 4 resort 5. Tilted 59. Type of molding Library, located at 25 N. Fourth p.m. on March 26 and April 23. 40. Flick part 6. Head of family 60. *Advancing St. in Fernandina Beach. This This series of lectures is free 41. Peruvian beast 7. U.N. workers’ action documentary film explores to the public, and registration of burden grp. 61. Caffeine tree a forgotten era when the is encouraged. Light refresh- 43. Nonfatty meat, 8. Chip dip 62. “Happily ____ Caribbean Islands became ments and beverages will be e.g. 9. Shakespeare, after” a temporary gem hub after served at no additional charge. 44. States of agi- e.g. 63. Multiple choice opening their doors to thou- For more information, contact tated irritation 10. A in A=ab challenge sands of European Jews flee- Amber Sesnick at 899-6034 or 46. Nucleus plus 11. Like a tatting 64. Recipe amt. ing the Nazis. The viewing will asesnick@cummermuseum. electrons product 66. ____ Bucket be free and open to the public, org. 47. Montgomery of 12. Banned insec- Challenge

NL 6 col. Wed 02.28.indd 14 2/27/18 10:09 AM 6B Wednesday, February 28, 2018 AROUND TOWN News-Leader NCVC recognizes March Wild Nite speaker to volunteer of month The Nassau County time to play board games with discuss archaeological finds Volunteer Center has the kids, talk to them about announced Steve Arbo as its their day, and help them with Wild Amelia’s upcoming March Wild nities and the missions in those communi- Volunteer of the Month for art activities. Nite will feature the most recent archaeo- ties. He will specifically address a Spanish February, according to a news “The children look forward logical finds in Northeast Florida, present- Mission site on Black Hammock Island and release. to seeing “Mr. Steve” every ed by guest speaker Dr. Keith Ashley of the a native community on Big Talbot Island Arbo has been volunteering week. Over the last two years, University of North Florida. that dates back to about 1,000 years ago. with Micah’s Place for the last Steven’s constant presence has The event, free and open to the pub- Ashley’s March Wild Nite is one in a two years. Micah’s Place holds made a huge impact on the chil- lic, will be held Tuesday, March 13, at 7 series of nine monthly nature forums spon- a weekly support group, and the dren, especially since many of p.m. in the auditorium at the Peck Center, sored by Wild Amelia that lead up to the organization’s youth advocate them do not have a father fig- located at 516 S. 10th St. in Fernandina 12th annual Wild Amelia Nature Festival, leads a children’s support group ure in their lives consistently. Beach. set for March 18-20 at venues on and at the same time for children With his patience and kindness, Ashley is the coordinator of archaeo- around Amelia Island. whose parents are attending Steve provides the support of a logical research at UNF, and his research Wild Amelia is an all-volunteer nonprofit the adult group. Arbo assists positive male role model. We focuses on Native American life in whose mission is to educate residents and the youth advocate with the are so grateful for Steve and Northeast Florida before and after the visitors about the wildlife and wild places of children’s group and has only his commitment to serve the arrival of Europeans. In his presentation, Amelia Island. For more information about missed a handful of weeks in children of Micah’s Place,” the Ashley will discuss the archaeological field the year-round programs of Wild Amelia for the last two years. He takes release states. KATHY BROOKS/SPECIAL school and what has been found and learned adults and children, visit wildamelia.org and Dr. Keith Ashley. the last few summers about native commu- Wild Amelia on Facebook. CATS ANGELS

Sabrina is a 3-year-old adult female with a lot of confu- ‘Wimpy Kid’ author visiting sion in her life lately. She was unwanted by her caretaker and brought to Cats Angels in early February, but not much about Sabrina’s past is Fernandina school and bookstore known. She’s a beautiful dark Jeff Kinney, creator of the Guess How Much I Love You brown spotted tabby with big Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, will be the special guest at gold eyes and is now current will appear in Fernandina Beach Story Time. on vaccinations and spayed. on Monday, March 5, according • Friday, March 9, 7:30 Sabrina was upset at first but and operate solely on private to a news release. Kinney will p.m. – Find out why the ukulele she’s a trooper and is adjust- donations, fund raising, grants start the day with a presenta- has become everyone’s favor- ing to her new situation. She and sales from our Thrift tion at the Fernandina Beach ite instrument as you listen likes to rub against your legs, Store. Your support is appreci- Middle School and will then to Amelia Island’s own uke sit on laps and getting atten- ated. If you want to know more autograph books and pose for orchestra, The Kooks. tion. We think she just needs about how to support or donate photos at the new Story & Song • Sunday, March 11, 2 to regain her trust and comfort to Cats Angels, visit www. Neighborhood Bookstore Bistro p.m. – Students who have been level again. Sabrina’s best catsangels.com and click on from 3 to 6 p.m. taking dulcimer lessons from forever home would be with “How To Help” where you will “There are now 12 books in Robyn Nemes will show off adults or older children. She find many ways to lend a hand. the Wimpy Kid series, plus an their newfound talents. seems to like other cats but we Recycle your aluminum and additional four related books, • Thursday, March 15, 5-8 don’t know about dogs. Proper cat food cans at the bins in our like The Wimpy Kid Do-It- p.m. – Bring your guitar, banjo, introduction is always a key to parking lot at 709 S. 8th Street. Yourself Book and Diary of a fiddle or any other string instru- making lifelong furry friends. We graciously accept donations Wimpy Kid: Special Cheesiest ment and sit in for an acoustic Stop by and get to know for cat care and resale items at Edition. With 185 million books SUBMITTED jam. Sabrina and our other cats that our Thrift Store. Information in print in 53 languages, no Jeff Kinney, creator of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, • Friday, March 16, 7:30 are patiently waiting for their about our spay-neuter, TNVR one has brought more joy – will appear in Fernandina Beach on Monday, March 5. p.m. – An Evening of Story & forever homes. They all have and adoption programs is on and more laughs – to children Song is finally back! Welcome been spayed or neutered and our website. Cats Angels wel- around the world than Jeff Harpeth Rising, three young micro-chipped and are cur- comes volunteers. Our volun- Kinney,” the release states. & Song Bookstore Bistro will that Kinney will only autograph women whose harmonies and rent on their vaccinations. Our teer application is online or you Mark and Donna Paz have the same appeal, for its books purchased at Story & instrumental skill on violin, Adoption Center is open 11 can call or stop by Cats Angels Kaufman, owners of Story & welcoming and comfortable Song, plus one additional copy banjo, and cello will leave you a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through to sign up. Song Bookstore, met Kinney atmosphere, broad selection you may bring from your exist- speechless. Purchase $20 tick- Saturday or call 321-2267 to Cats Angels can help you when he asked for their help of books and gifts for all ages, ing collection. ets in advance at the bookstore. make an appointment to visit. get the animals in your care in bringing a neighborhood a friendly and knowledgeable For more information, go Seating is limited to 120, so Cats Angels is a volunteer- spayed or neutered. Visit the bookstore to his hometown of staff, plus a number of events to the bookstore located at don’t miss out! based organization helping Spay/Neuter TNVR page on Plainville, Mass. The result and activities, the release says. 1430 Park Avenue (Amelia • Saturday, March 17, 2 p.m. the community since 2001 our website or call us at 321- was An Unlikely Story, with a To meet Jeff Kinney, pur- Park Town Center off South – If you love great thrillers, you with low-cost spay and neuter 2267 for help with feral and bookstore and café on the main chase any of the Diary of a 14th Street) in Fernandina won’t want to miss New York services and TNVR (Trap- community cats or information level, a large event space on Wimpy Kid books from Story beach, call 601-2118, or visit Times Bestselling author John Neuter-Vaccinate-Return to on low-cost spay-neuter ser- the second floor, and Kinney’s & Song, and your receipt will StoryandSongBookstore.com. Hart, the only writer in his- Caregiver). We receive no local vices. Spay and Neuter – The workspace and studio on the be your ticket to the event. In addition the bookstore tory to win consecutive Edgar or federal government funding Responsible Solution. third floor. The earlier your purchase, the has the following events sched- Awards for Best Novel. His Just as An Unlikely Story earlier your place in line will uled throughout March: latest, The Hush, continues the has become a favorite destina- be. You will be assigned a group • Saturday, March 3, 10:30 saga of Johnny Merrimon and tion for people from all over, number and estimated time to a.m. – The Nut Brown Hare, his friend Jack from The Last NASSAU HUMANE SOCIETY the Kaufmans hope that Story join the autograph line. Note from the children’s classic Child.

10TH ANNUAL ANIMAL EXPO Baptist Nassau president to speak This very sweet dog is Cassie, and she truly wants to be your best friend. She’s scratch his back near the base at MNC luncheon a mixed-breed girl, medium- of his tail! He’s an adult cat sized and about 5 years old. who has lived with people and Ed Hubel, president of Baptist Medical Center She’s calm and undemanding, probably would do best in a Nassau, will be guest speaker at the Men’s and she really craves affection. home without young children. Newcomers Club’s luncheon set for March 15 at Our volunteer dog walkers say He gets along well with other the Fernandina Beach Golf Club on Bill Melton she walks well on her leash cats in our cattery, and he’d be Road, according to a news release. Hubel will speak and doesn’t pull, and she does pleased to meet you and tell about the hospital, past, present her business outside. Her tail you hello. Judge is neutered, SUBMITTED PHOTOS and future. always wags when she’s with vaccinated and has a micro- The 10th annual Nassau County Animal Expo, hosted by Cats Angels, The meeting begins at 11:30 you, and she’ll happily give you chip. If you’d like to see him, will take place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 24, in the Atlantic a.m. with a social half-hour. kisses on request. We’re treat- call us at 321-1647 or visit Recreation Center auditorium, located at 2500 Atlantic Ave. in Hubel is a board-certified fel- ing her for a non-contagious NassauHumaneSociety.com to Fernandina Beach. Area rescue groups will feature numerous animals low of the American College of skin condition and she’s see if he’s at our cattery. for adoption and also provide educational programming on the ben- Healthcare Executives and has responding well. She might not Great news: Our adoption efits of spay/neuter and vaccination been with Baptist Health for 22 have had the best life before center at 639 Airport Road in programs. Pet groomers, retailers years. For 21 of those years, he she came to us, but it didn’t Fernandina Beach now is open and other groups – including Save served as assistant administra- Hubel affect her sweet spirit and love an hour later on weekdays, so A Manatee, Red Bones, Paw Paws tor of operations with oversight for people. If you already have you can come over after work! K9 Rescue, Nassau County Animal of all adult surgery. a dog, please bring your pet We’re open 11:30 a.m. to 6 Services, Jacksonville Fly Ball Team, Reservations must be made by email to bwe- over for a meet-and-greet. If p.m. Tuesday through Friday, Mayport Cats, and Southeastern [email protected] or by phone to 310-9055 by you’re looking for a dog with 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Reptile Resuce – will also be in atten- Saturday, March 10. Cost is $15 in advance. The inner beauty, lots of love and a 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. dance. Admission is free but tickets cost of the luncheon will be $20 for those without big heart, we think you owe it Starting March 7, Wednesday can be purchased for doors prizes. In reservations. The lunch checks should be mailed to yourself to meet Cassie! hours will be from 1 p.m. to addition, every 5 pounds of donated to the Men’s Newcomers Club, P.O. Box 16291, Judge is a handsome 7 p.m. You can see pictures dry food will earn a door prize ticket. Fernandina Beach, FL 32035 to arrive by March Siamese mix, with a plush grey and videos of our adoptable A silent auction and bake sell will be 10. Non-members, attending a meeting for the first and charcoal coat and strik- pets anytime at our website, held as well. All money raised will be time, will be charged $15, and if they join the MNC ingly beautiful blue eyes. He NassauHumaneSociety.com. used to support the Cats Angels spay that day, the $15 luncheon cost will be applied to is a sweet, very affectionate You can contact us at 321-1647 and neuter program. the 2018 membership fee of $15. cat who just wants attention. or [email protected], He especially loves it if you and follow us on Facebook.

PET PROJECTS Council on Aging announces new all-age classes The Nassau County Council on Aging is • Pen, Ink & Color AirDrop), SMS vs. iMessage, strategies NHS animal fashion show offering even more classes for adults of all Saturdays, March 3, 17, 24, 31, 10 a.m. for security management, battery life man- Adoptable pets from the Nassau Humane Society will ages designed to enrich your life and broaden to noon. $40. Students will select an image agement, system backup and synchro- be the stars of an “animal fashion show” between 5 and 7 your horizons. Classes and activities are held or photograph from still life to landscape or nization, software updates and Find My p.m. Thursday, March 1, at Artistic Florist, located at 2383 at the Council on Aging’s office, located at seascape to abstract art and create pen and iPhone. Will also touch on how to get the Jamestown Road in Fernandina Beach. The fund-raising event 1367 S. 18th St. in Fernandina Beach (unless ink drawings with different types of line and most out of native applications, including will benefit NHS as Artistic Florist debuts its new spring show- otherwise noted). Contact Melody Dawkins textures with Micron Pens. Materials will be Safari, Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Notes, room. Tickets are $30 per person pre-sale or $35 at the door at [email protected] or 261- available for different finishing techniques for Camera, Photos, iBooks, iTunes, Music, and can be purchased in advance by visiting the NHS Adoption 0701 to register or for more information. your drawings. Maps, FaceTime, etc. Center at 639 Airport Road in Fernandina Beach or calling 321- Vivist the NCCOA’s Facebook page for the • Using Your Apple Devices • AARP Driver Safety Course 1647. Purchases made at the event will be 15 percent off. latest info. March 19, 20, 21, 10 a.m. to noon. $30. Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $15 • Coffee and Karaoke Hosted by NCCOA at the Amelia Island- for AARP members; $20 for non-members. Donations needed Every Tuesday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free. Fernandina Beach-Yulee Chamber of Completion of course may provide a discount Bring gently used items to donate to Second Chance resale No reservation needed. Studies show that Commerce, located at 961687 Gateway Blvd., on car insurance (check with your carrier). store, 1002 S. 14th St., to benefit the Nassau Humane Society’s singing offers many health benefits, especial- Suite 101G, in Fernandina Beach. Class • Intro to Clay programs. Free pickup is available by calling 321-0022. ly with the treatment of depression, anxiety will cover physical attributes of the iPhone April 7, 14, 21 and May 12, 19, 10 a.m. and fatigue. No singing talent required. and iPad, overview of the iOS operating to 12 noon. $40. Limited seats are available. NHS needs volunteers • Line Dancing system, basic system navigation and user • Ukulele The Nassau Humane Society is looking to add to its volunteers Every Thursday, 4 to 6 p.m. $10 per ses- interface, iCloud and system preference set- Our current class is sold out! Use the to assist with various services. Visit nassauhumane.org, email sion. No reservation needed. Bring a snack tings, telephone voice operation, network- contact information above to be placed on a [email protected] or call 321-1647. to share and a drink for yourself. ing options (cellular data, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, wait list for the next session.

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Wed 02.28.indd 15 2/27/18 9:44 AM 7B Wednesday, February 28, 2018 AROUND TOWN News-Leader IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION Sheriff’s GED program graduatesNO TIinmateCE OF APPLICATION Take Stock in ChildrenCASE NO. 17CA000080AXYX FOR TAX DEED DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL The Nassau County Sheriff’s DevonnaNOTICE IS HEREB DeshaeY GIVEN TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE Office Inmate GED Program Williams,th atcenter, FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE VIRGINIA DUNLEAVY IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2007-1 at the Nassau County Jail and is T hethe hol firstder of tfemalehe followi ng NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY Detention Center has graduated ceinmatertificate(s) to h asearn file da said recognizes mentorsPROBATE DIVISION LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFI- certificate(s) for a tax deed FILE NO.: 17CP000329 CATES, SERIES 2007-1, its first female inmate, according toGED be issu throughed thereon . aTh e cer- Take Stock in Children of Nassau County Each DIofVISION: the mentors A in attendancePlaintiff, was rec- to a news release. tifiNassaucate num beCountyr(s) and y ear of hosted a mentor appreciation brunch on Feb. 3 at ognizedIN RE: EST withATE OF a certificate ofvs .appreciation by the Inmate Devonna Deshae issuSheriff’sance, the Office descripti proon o-f CHRISTOPHER BRIAN MURRAY, MAXINE SIMMONS; UNKNOWN the property, and the name Florida State College at Jacksonville. 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ER, and the unknown spouse, required to be served must MOWNSednesday; UNKNOW,N F SPebruaryOUSE OF 28,public 2018 com/News-Leaderment. The Fact ment: PUD, Section 25.05 (E), certificate(s) has filed said ENTRANCE OF THE ROBERT?? M. heirs, devisees, grantees, file their claims with this court MAXINE SIMMONS are the De- Finding Committee will con- Final Development Plan Ap- certificate(s) for a tax deed FOSTER JUSTICE CENTER, judgment creditors, and all WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 fendant(s). John Crawford as duct meetings on the follow- proval Procedure to be issued thereon. The cer- 76347 VETERANS WAY, YULEE, other parties claiming by, MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF the Clerk of the Circuit Court ing dates: Location: 5 Ocean Club tificate number(s) and year of FL, on the 3rd DAY OF APRIL through, under or against THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS will sell to the highest and - March 6, 2018 at 1:00 Drive, Fernandina Beach, FL issuance, the description of 2018 between the hours of VERONICA JUANITA BROOK- NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE best biddeLEGALr for cash at www. -NOTICESp.m. in the Board of County 32034, Parcel ID#01-6N-29- the property, and the name 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. The ER; FIRST FAMILY FINANCIAL DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY nassauclerk.realforeclose.- Commission Chambers, 96135 AIC0-0001-0040 (s) in which it is assessed are Clerk of Courts Office Policy is NOTICE UNDER SERVICES, INC., successor by OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. com, at 11:30 AM, on March Nassau Place, Yulee, Florida Applicant: William Moore, as follows: to hold the sale at 11:30 a.m. FICTITIOUS NAME LAW merger to FIRST FAMILY FINAN- All other creditors of the 29, 2018, the following de- 32097 AICP, Agent Parcel Number: JOHN A. CRAWFORD PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, CIAL SERVICES OF GEORGIA, decedent and other persons scribed property as set forth - March 13, 2018 at 1:00 5457 Marshview Lane, 51-3N-27-0000-0043-0000 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FLORIDA STATUTES INC.; and all unknown natural having claims or demands in said Final Judgment, to wit: p.m. at the Callahan Multi- Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Certificate Number: 1450 AND COMPTROLLER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN persons if alive, and if dead against decedent's estate ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL Use Facility, 543350 US High- Owner: Amelia Island File Number: CLERK OF COURT that the undersigned, desiring or not known to be dead or must file their claims with this OF LAND BEING A PORTION way 1, Callahan, FL 32011 Equity Club, Inc. 17TD000069AXYX BY: RHODA GOODWIN, to engage in business under alive, their several and re- court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 2 Florida. c/o David Shepler Description of Property: DEPUTY CLERK the fictitious name of Happy spective unknown spouses, THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- NORTH, RANGE 25 EAST, NAS- The meeting agenda may 5 Ocean Club Drive, PT JOHN LOW GRANT SEC 51- If you are a person with a Valley Studio located at heirs, devisees, grantees, and CATION OF THIS NOTICE. SAU COUNTY, FLORIDA; BEING be found at www.nas- Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 3N-27E IN OR 1197/1178 (EX disability who needs any ac- 463688 SR 200, Suite 1-517, in judgment creditors, or other ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED MORE PARTICULARLY DE- saucountyfl.com. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN UTIL & CONST ESMTS IN OR commodation in order to par- the County of Nassau, in the parties claiming by, through WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE that the Nassau County Plan- 739/378 & or 739/382 & EX ticipate in this proceeding, City of Yulee, Florida, 32097 or under those unknown nat- FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF POINT OF REFERENCE IS THE PRESENT AND BE HEARD. ning and Zoning Board will DOT R/W IN OR 1898/1462) you are entitled, at no cost to intends to register the said ural persons; and all THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE Persons with disabilities re- hold a public hearing on Assessed To: you, to the provision of cer- name with the Division of Cor- claimants, persons or parties, WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE quiring accommodations in Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at ALETHA CISCO tain assistance. Please con- porations of the Florida De- natural or corporate, or NOTWITHSTANDING THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE order to participate in the 6:00 PM or soon thereafter as TAMMY A CISCO-WALKER tact the ADA Coordinator at partment of State, Tallahas- whose exact legal status is TIME PERIODS SET FORTH SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SEC- program or activity, should the matter to be heard. Also, All of the above property (904) 548-4600 press 0, at least see, Florida. unknown, claiming under any ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TION 19; AS DESCRIBED IN OF- contact the office of the ex- the Nassau County Board of is located in Nassau County, 7 days before your scheduled Dated at Yulee, Florida, of the above named or de- TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- FICIAL RECORDS BOOK 278, officio clerk to the Board at Commissioners will hold a in the State of Florida. court appearance, or imme- this 23rd day of February, scribed defendants or parties TER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF PAGE 559 OF THE PUBLIC (904) 548-4660 or Florida Re- public hearing on Monday, Unless such certificate(s) diately upon receiving this 2018. or claiming to have any right, DEATH IS BARRED. RECORDS OF NASSAU COUN- lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 April 9, 2018 at 6:00 PM or shall be redeemed accord- notification if the time before Julie Beckham title or interest in the property The date of first publica- TY, FLORIDA, BEING A 1- INCH (v) or 1-800-955-8771(TDD) at soon thereafter as the matter ing to Law, the property de- the scheduled appearance is Happy Valley Studio described in this Complaint. tion of this notice is February IRON PIPE; THENCE PROCEED least seventy two hours in ad- to be heard. The public hear- scribed in such certificate or less than 7 days; if you are 1T 2-28-2018 Defendants. 21, 2018. SOUTH 86° 37' 41" WEST, A DIS- vance to request such ac- ings will be held at the James certificates will be sold to the hearing or voice impaired, #409033 NOTICE OF ACTION Personal Representatives: TANCE OF 46.15 FEET; THENCE commodation. S. Page Governmental Com- Highest Bidder at the MAIN call 711. TO: VERONICA JUANITA Lauren Coe Murray SOUTH 00° 21' 58" EAST, A DIS- BOARD OF COUNTY plex, 96135 Nassau Place, ENTRANCE OF THE ROBERT M. 4T 2-28 & 3-07-14-21-2018 INSTR #201804966, Book 2177, BROOKER, and the unknown 1906 Highland Drive TANCE OF 404.81 FEET TO A COMMISSIONERS Yulee, Florida 32097. FOSTER JUSTICE CENTER, #408628 Page 1192 Doc Type NOT, spouse, heirs, devisees, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 POINT ON THE NORTHEASTER- NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA All interested parties are 76347 VETERANS WAY, YULEE, Pages 4, Recorded 05/15/ grantees, judgment creditors, Gerald Lamar Murray LY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF PAT EDWARDS, CHAIRMAN invited to attend the public FL, on the 27th DAY OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION 2018 at 03:09 PM, John A. and all other parties claiming 85244 Avant Road COUNTY ROAD NO. 115 (FOR- ATTEST: hearings and to be heard. MARCH 2018 between the FOR TAX DEED Crawford, Nassau County by, through, under or against Yulee, FL 32097 MERLY STATE ROAD NO. 115 ) JOHN A. CRAWFORD Copies of the proposed Final hours of 11:00 am and 2:00 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Clerk of Circuit Court VERONICA JUANITA BROOK- Attorney for Personal (AN 80-FOOT COUNTY RIGHT EX-OFFICIO CLERK Development Plan and sup- pm. The Clerk of Courts Office that NOTICE OF PRESERVATION ER. Representatives: OF WAY); THENCE SOUTH 59° 1T 2-28-2018 porting information are avail- Policy is to hold the sale at CHRISTOPHER JON HARVEY OF USE RESTRICTIONS UNDER YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Pamela A. Miller, Esq. 41' 54" EAST ALONG SAID #408795 able for inspection in the De- 11:30 a.m. The holder of the following action to quiet title to the fol- Florida Bar No. 0104098 RIGHT OF WAY LINE, A DIS- partment of Planning and JOHN A. CRAWFORD certificate(s) has filed said THE MARKETABLE RECORD IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE lowing property in Nassau Pamela A. Miller, PLC TANCE OF 122.10 FEET TO A Economic Opportunity, 96161 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT certificate(s) for a tax deed TITLE ACT FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, County, Florida: 2338 S. 8th Street POINT OF CURVATURE; SAID Nassau Place, Yulee, FL AND COMPTROLLER to be issued thereon. The cer- Pursuant to Chapter 712, IN AND FOR Lots 2 and 4, Block 77 of Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 CURVE BEING CONCAVE TO 32097. Comments may also CLERK OF COURT tificate number(s) and year of Florida Statutes, the under- DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA signed Claimant files this No- TOWN OF HILLIARD, accord- Tel: 904-775-5147 THE NORTHEAST HAVING A be directed in writing to the BY: RHODA GOODWIN, issuance, the description of CASE NO.: tice and in support thereof ing to the Plat thereof as Fax: 904-212-2306 RADIUS OF 1105.92 FEET, A Department of Planning and DEPUTY CLERK the property, and the name 16-2010-CA-004714- states: recorded in Plat Book 1, Page [email protected] CENTRAL ANGLE OF 03° 05' Economic Opportunity, e- If you are a person with a (s) in which it is assessed are XXXX-MA 1. The name and address (s) 28, of the Public Records 2T 2-21-28-2018 57", A CHORD BEARING OF mailed to dmcdowell@nas- disability who needs any ac- as follows: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. of the entity filing this Notice is of Nassau County, Florida. #406444 SOUTH 61°14' 17" EAST AND saucountyfl.com, or received commodation in order to par- Parcel Number: Plaintiff, 5115 PARKWAY COMMUNITY has been filed against DISTANCE OF 59.81 FEET; by telephone at (904) 530- ticipate in this proceeding, 08-4N-24-0000-0004-0060 vs. ASSOCIATION, INC., a not-for- you, and you are required to IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 6300. All comments will be- you are entitled, at no cost to Certificate Number: 511 LISA BUGGS profit corporation (hereinafter serve a copy of your written NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY come part of the record in you, to the provision of cer- File Number: Defendants. Association), having its princi- defenses, if any, to it on Harri- PROBATE DIVISION AND CURVE, AN ARC DIS- this matter and subject to tain assistance. Please con- 18TD000001AXYX NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE pal office at the residence of son W. Poole, Plaintiffs' attor- File No. 2018-CP-43 TANCE OF 59.82 FEET TO THE Floridas public records law. tact the ADA Coordinator at Description of Property: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Treasurer of the Associa- ney, whose address is 303 Division A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE Persons with disabilities re- (904) 548-4600 press 0, at least LOT 6 OF UNR PLAT OF E1/2 that pursuant to a WRIT OF EX- tion, Judy Michel; at 1786 Centre Street, Suite 200, Fer- IN RE: ESTATE OF CONTINUE ALONG SAID RIGHT quiring accommodations in 7 days before your scheduled OF E1/2 OF SEC 8 IN OR 534 ECUTION issued by the Circuit Jackson Court, Fernandina nandina Beach, FL 32034, on HOUSTON HOGUE SWINK, JR. OF WAY AND CURVE; SAID order to participate in this court appearance, or imme- PG 1274 R378371 & R378372 Court of Fourth Judicial Cir- Beach, FL 32034, the Articles or before April 14, 2018, and Deceased. CURVE BEING CONCAVE TO program or activity should diately upon receiving this Assessed To: cuit, Duval County, Florida on of Incorporation were filed file the original with the Clerk NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE NORTHEAST HAVING A contact (904) 530-6300 at notification if the time before CHESTER EUGENE WEAVER the 16TH day of November, with the Secretary of State on of this Court either before ser- The administration of the RADIUS OF 1105.92 FEET, A least twenty-four (24) hours in the scheduled appearance is All of the above property 2017, in the cause wherein January 14, 1992, the Associa- vice on Plaintiffs' attorney or estate of Houston Hogue CENTRAL ANGLE OF 14° 59' advance to request such ac- less than 7 days; if you are is located in Nassau County, CitiMortgage, Inc. is Plaintiff, tion having been organized immediately thereafter; oth- Swink, Jr., deceased, whose 05", AND A CHORD BEARING commodation. hearing or voice impaired, in the State of Florida. and Lisa Buggs, is the Defen- for the purpose of operating erwise a default will be en- date of death was Decem- OF SOUTH 70° 17' 30" EAST THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE call 711. Unless such certificate(s) dant, being Case No. 16- and administering the com- tered against you for the re- ber 25, 2017, is pending in the AND DISTANCE OF 288.41 PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A 4T 2-21-28 & 3-07-14-2018 shall be redeemed accord- 2010-CA004714-XXXX-MA, I, munity known as 5115 PARK- lief demanded in the Com- Circuit Court for Nassau FEET, AND AN ARC DISTANCE PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL #406989 ing to Law, the property de- Bill Leeper, as Sheriff of Nas- WAY SUBDIVISION, pursuant to plaint. County, Florida, Probate Divi- OF 289.23 FEET; THENCE ANY DECISION MADE BY THE scribed in such certificate or sau County, Florida have this NOTICE OF APPLICATION the recorded covenants and DATED on FEB 20, 2018. sion, the address of which is NORTH 17° 41' 11" WEST DE- BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- certificates will be sold to the day levied upon all of the FOR TAX DEED restrictions pertaining thereto JOHN CRAWFORD Robert M. Foster Justice Cen- PARTING SAID RIGHT OF WAY MISSION WITH RESPECT TO Highest Bidder at the MAIN right, title and interest of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN which were recorded on April As Clerk of the Court ter 76347 Veterans Way, ON A NON- TANGENT LINE ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT ENTRANCE OF THE ROBERT M. Defendant, Lisa Buggs, in and that 8, 1988 in the Public Records By: Earlene F. Scaff Yulee, Florida 32097. The AND THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF SUCH MEETING OR HEARING FOSTER JUSTICE CENTER, to the following described US BANK AS CUST FOR of Nassau County, Florida. As Deputy Clerk names and addresses of the WAY OF AN UNNAMED HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD 76347 VETERANS WAY, YULEE, real property lying and situat- MAGNOLIA TC 15, LLC 2. The Association has sent 2T 2-28 & 3-07-2018 personal representative and COUNTY MAINTAINED DIRT OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FL, on the 3rd DAY OF APRIL ed in Nassau County, Florida, The holder of the following a Statement of Marketable Ti- #408618 the personal representative's ROAD WITH A 40 FOOT PRE- FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY 2018 between the hours of to wit: certificate(s) has filed said tle Action in the form set forth attorney are set forth below. SCRIPTIVE RIGHT OF WAY A NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. The IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR (50% of the ownership) of certificate(s) for a tax deed in Section 712.06(1)(b), Florida All creditors of the dece- DISTANCE OF 231.39 FEET; BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- Clerk of Courts Office Policy is NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA the real property at 0000 Av- to be issued thereon. The cer- Statutes, to all members of dent and other persons hav- THENCE NORTH 81° 39' 01" CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH to hold the sale at 11:30 a.m. PROBATE DIVISION ery Road, Fernandina Beach, tificate number(s) and year of the Association and attaches ing claims or demands WEST, A DISTANCE OF 180.25 RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- JOHN A. CRAWFORD FILE NO.: 18-CP-39 FL 32034, Lot (16), Gurnie issuance, the description of an Affidavit executed by a against decedent's estate on FEET; THENCE SOUTH 08° 42' MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT DIVISION: A Oaks, according to the plat the property, and the name member of the Board of Di- whom a copy of this notice is 29" WEST ALONG THE EAST WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE AND COMPTROLLER IN RE: ESTATE OF thereof as recorded in Plat (s) in which it is assessed are rectors of the Association af- required to be served must LINE OF SAID LANDS DE- BASED. CLERK OF COURT WILLIAM RANDOLPH CASSELS, Book 5, Page 2, of the Public as follows: firming that the Board of Di- file their claims with this court SCRIBED IN OFFICIAL The Planning and Zoning BY: RHODA GOODWIN, Deceased. Records of Nassau County, Parcel Number: rectors caused the Statement ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF RECORDS BOOK 278, PAGE Board and the Board of DEPUTY CLERK NOTICE TO CREDITORS Florida 14-4N-23-0190-0001-0000 of Marketable Title Action to 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF 559, A DISTANCE OF 151.11 County Commissioners may If you are a person with a The administration of the a/k/a Parcel ID #00-00-30- Certificate Number: 141 be mailed to all members of THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- continue hearings on this disability who needs any ac- estate of WILLIAM RANDOLPH 0280-0016-0000 File Number: the Association and further NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE NING matter. commodation in order to par- CASSELS, deceased, File I shall offer this property for 17TD000070AXYX attaches the original State- DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY Property Address: Linda Morris, Chairman ticipate in this proceeding, Number 18-CP-39, is pending sale at Nassau County Sherif- Description of Property: ment of Marketable Title Ac- OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. 450188 OLD DIXIE HWY, Nassau County Planning and you are entitled, at no cost to in the Circuit Court for Nassau f's Office Administration Build- PT LOT 1 IN OR 682/161 (EX PT tion which was mailed to all All other creditors of the CALLAHAN, FL 32011 Zoning Board you, to the provision of cer- County, Florida, Probate Divi- ing, 77151 Citizens Circle, OR 735/1337 & OR 1327/805 & members of the Association decedent and other persons Any person claiming an in- 2T 2-28 & 3-07-2018 tain assistance. Please con- sion, the address of which is Yulee, FL, County of Nassau, OR 1954/901) BOULOGNE as Exhibit A. having claims or demands terest in the surplus from the #408598 tact the ADA Coordinator at Nassau County Courthouse, Florida on March 6th, 2018 at COUNTRY PB 5/353 3. The lands affected by against decedent's estate sale, if any, other than the (904) 548-4600 press 0, at least 76347 Veterans Way, Suite 10:00 A.M. or as soon there- Assessed To: this Notice are depicted and must file their claims with this property owner as of the NOTICE OF APPLICATION 7 days before your scheduled 456, Yulee, Florida 32097. The after as possible. I will offer MICHAEL MUSGROVE legally described as follows: court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER date of the lis pendens must FOR TAX DEED court appearance, or imme- names and addresses of the for sale all of the said Defen- All of the above property DESCRIPTION THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- file a claim within 60 days af- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN diately upon receiving this personal representative and dant, Lisa Buggs, right, title, is located in Nassau County, ALL OF THE PLAT OF “5115 CATION OF THIS NOTICE. ter the sale. that notification if the time before the personal representative's and interest in the aforesaid in the State of Florida. SUBDIVISION” ACCORDING ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED Dated this 13th day of US BANK AS CUST FOR the scheduled appearance is attorney are set forth below. real property, at public auc- Unless such certificate(s) TO THE PLAT THEREOF WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET February, 2018. MAGNOLIA TC 15, LLC less than 7 days; if you are ALL CREDITORS ARE NOTI- tion and will sell the same shall be redeemed accord- RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES John Crawford The holder of the following hearing or voice impaired, FIED THAT: subject to taxes, all prior liens, ing to Law, the property de- PAGE(S) 196 -197, OF THE PUB- SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOR- As Clerk of the Court certificate(s) has filed said call 711. All creditors of the dece- encumbrances and judg- scribed in such certificate or LIC RECORDS OF NASSAU EVER BARRED. By: Earlene F. Scaff certificate(s) for a tax deed 4T 2-28 & 3-07-14-21-2018 dent and other persons hav- ments, if any, to the highest certificates will be sold to the COUNTY, FLORIDA. NOTWITHSTANDING THE As Deputy Clerk to be issued thereon. The cer- #408634 ing claims or demands and best bidder for CASH IN Highest Bidder at the MAIN 4. The real property inter- TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IMPORTANT tificate number(s) and year of against decedent's estate on HAND plus Florida sales tax, if ENTRANCE OF THE ROBERT M. NOTICE OF APPLICATION est claimed under this Notice ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- issuance, the description of whom a copy of this notice is appropriate. The moneys re- FOSTER JUSTICE CENTER, FOR TAX DEED is the right to preserve those TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- TIES ACT. If you are a person the property, and the name served must file their claims ceived through the levy on 76347 VETERANS WAY, YULEE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN certain restrictions, covenants TER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF with a disability who needs (s) in which it is assessed are with this Court WITHIN THE LAT- sale will be paid as prescribed FL, on the 27th DAY OF that and agreements set forth in DEATH IS BARRED. any accommodation in order as follows: ER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER by Fla. Stat. 56.27 and in ac- MARCH 2018 between the US BANK AS CUST FOR the Declaration of Cove- The date of first publica- to participate in this proceed- Parcel Number: THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA- cordance with the Americans hours of 11:00 am and 2:00 MAGNOLIA TD 15, LLC nants, Conditions, Restrictions tion of this notice is February ing, you are entitled at no 41-3N-28-1250-0099-0000 TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIR- with Disabilities Act, persons pm. The Clerk of Courts Office The holder of the following and Easements for 5115 21, 2018. cost to you, to the provision Certificate Number: 1788 TY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF needing a special accommo- Policy is to hold the sale at certificate(s) has filed said PARKWAY SUBDIVISION, Re- Attorney for Personal of certain assistance. Please File Number: SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS dation to participate in this 11:30 a.m. certificate(s) for a tax deed corded on April 8, 1988, at Representative: contact the ADA Coordinator 17TD000068AXYX NOTICE ON THEM. proceeding at the address JOHN A. CRAWFORD to be issued thereon. The cer- Official Record 0565, Page Teresa L. Prince at (904) 548-4600 (then press Description of Property: All other creditors of the given on notice. Telephone CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT tificate number(s) and year of 0695, et seq., of the Public Attorney 0) at least 7 days before your LOT 99 IN OR 1375/1496 decedent and persons hav- (904) 225-5174. AND COMPTROLLER issuance, the description of Records of Nassau County, Florida Bar Number: 41953 scheduled court appear- LIGHTHOUSE POINTE #2 PB ing claims or demands Signed this 24 day of Jan- CLERK OF COURT the property, and the name Florida as it has been and Tomassetti & Prince ance, or immediately upon 7/145 against the decedent's es- uary, 2018. BY: RHODA GOODWIN, (s) in which it is assessed are may be amended in accor- 406 Ash Street receiving this notification if Assessed To: tate must file their claims with Bill Leeper, As DEPUTY CLERK as follows: dance with the terms, provi- Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 the time before the sched- TOMAS FRENES this Court WITHIN THREE Sheriff of Nassau County, If you are a person with a Parcel Number: sions and conditions thereof. Telephone: (904) 261-1833 uled appearance is less than J W CORDRAY MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF Florida disability who needs any ac- 15-2N-25-2980-0009-0030 Dated: Jan. 26, 2018 Fax: (904) 212-0350 7 days; if you are hearing or RONALD GROSSMAN FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS By D/S N. E. Chancey commodation in order to par- Certificate Number: 738 5115 PARKWAY COMMUNITY E-Mail: [email protected] voice impaired, call 711. All of the above property NOTICE. Deputy Sheriff ticipate in this proceeding, File Number: ASSOCIATION, INC. Secondary E-Mail: Submitted by: is located in Nassau County, ALL CLAIMS AND DE- 5T 1-31 & 2-07-14-21-28-2018 you are entitled, at no cost to 18TD000002AXYX /s/ John Cox [email protected] Robertson, Anschutz & in the State of Florida. MANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE #402545 you, to the provision of cer- Description of Property: By: JOHN COX, President Personal Representative: Schneid, P.L. Unless such certificate(s) FOREVER BARRED. tain assistance. Please con- PT OF LOTS 9 10 & 11 (S-3) IN WITNESSES Glenda Barnes Attorneys for Plaintiff PUBLIC AUCTION shall be redeemed accord- The date of first Publica- tact the ADA Coordinator at OR 1831/594 EX R/W OR /s/ Susanne Schoen c/o Teresa L. Prince 6409 Congress Avenue, Atlantic Self Storage PUB- ing to Law, the property de- tion of this Notice is February (904) 548-4600 press 0, at least 1114/426 PITTMAN ACRES PB Print Name: Susanne Schoen 406 Ash Street Suite 100 LIC AUCTION will be on March scribed in such certificate or 28, 2018. 7 days before your scheduled 4/8 /s/ Diana Pluta Fernandina Beach, Florida Boca Raton, FL 33487 29, 2018 at 10:00 AM location: certificates will be sold to the Attorney for Personal court appearance, or imme- Assessed To: Print Name: Diana Pluta 32034 Telephone: 561-241-6901 464017 E SR 200 Yulee FL Highest Bidder at the MAIN Representative: diately upon receiving this DAVID CARRIGG Attest: /s/ Debbie Williams 2T 2-21-28-2018 Fax: 561-997-6909 32097 - Unit 31 - Lori Ann ENTRANCE OF THE ROBERT M. KATHRYN KNEE, Esquire notification if the time before All of the above property DEBBIE WILLIAMS, Secretary #407224 16-219458 MaM Jones; Unit 302 - James FOSTER JUSTICE CENTER, Florida Bar No.: 849571 the scheduled appearance is is located in Nassau County, STATE OF FLORIDA 2T 2-28 & 3-07-2018 McGuire; Unit 405 - Lantya 76347 VETERANS WAY, YULEE, KATHRYN KNEE, P.A. less than 7 days; if you are in the State of Florida. COUNTY OF NASSAU IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE #408610 Shanay Roundtree; Unit 405 - FL, on the 27th DAY OF 1027 South 8th Street hearing or voice impaired, Unless such certificate(s) Before me, the under- FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Latanya Shanay Roundtree; MARCH between the hours of Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING call 711. shall be redeemed accord- signed authority, the forego- IN AND FOR Unit 501 - Faundre Wilson; Unit 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. The (904) 491-1781 The South Amelia Island 4T 2-21-28 & 3-07-14-2018 ing to Law, the property de- ing instrument was acknowl- NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA 613 - Jeff Markant; Unit 613 - Clerk of Courts Office Policy is Personal Representative: Shore Stabilization Associa- #406991 scribed in such certificate or edged this 26th day of Jan- GENERAL JURISDICTION Jeffrey Markant; Unit 700 - to hold the sale at 11:30 a.m. CAROLYN QUERY tion, Inc. will hold a Board of certificates will be sold to the uary, 2018 by John Cox as Martha Serra; Unit 706 - Natal- JOHN A. CRAWFORD NOTICE OF APPLICATION 507 Seafarer Way DIVISION Trustees Meeting on March Highest Bidder at the MAIN President and Debbie ie E Cordero-Yarney; Unit 907 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR TAX DEED North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 CASE NO. 17CA000080AXYX 14, 2018, at 3:00p.m., in the ENTRANCE OF THE ROBERT M. Williams as Secretary of 5115 - Angelia Laster Toensing; Unit AND COMPTROLLER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 2T 2-28 & 3-07-2018 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL Amelia Island Management FOSTER JUSTICE CENTER, PARKWAY COMMUNITY ASSO- 934A - Ashley Blair Morgan CLERK OF COURT #408759 TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE Conference Room, 5440 First that 76347 VETERANS WAY, YULEE, CIATION, INC., a Florida cor- The above are delinquent BY: RHODA GOODWIN, FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE Coast Hwy, Amelia Island, VIRGINIA DUNLEAVY FL, on the 3rd DAY OF APRIL poration, on behalf of the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR in rent and under FL Statutes DEPUTY CLERK FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2007-1 Florida. Persons with disabili- The holder of the following 2018 between the hours of corporation. They are per- NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA 83.806 the content of their If you are a person with a NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY ties requiring accommoda- certificate(s) has filed said 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. The sonally known to me __ or PROBATE DIVISION units will be sold at public sale disability who needs any ac- LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFI- tions in order to participate in certificate(s) for a tax deed Clerk of Courts Office Policy is have produced FL Drivers Li- with a 10% buyer's premium. commodation in order to par- FILE NO.: 17CP000329 CATES, SERIES 2007-1, this program or activity should to be issued thereon. The cer- to hold the sale at 11:30 a.m. cense as identification. The above units contain ticipate in this proceeding, DIVISION: A Plaintiff, call 904-277-5123 at least 24 tificate number(s) and year of JOHN A. CRAWFORD Christy M. Wortman household goods unless oth- you are entitled, at no cost to IN RE: ESTATE OF vs. hours in advance to request issuance, the description of CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notary Public, State of Florida erwise noted. All Vehicles are you, to the provision of cer- CHRISTOPHER BRIAN MURRAY, MAXINE SIMMONS; UNKNOWN such accommodation. the property, and the name AND COMPTROLLER My Commission Expires: sold AS-IS PARTS ONLY. Terms tain assistance. Please con- Deceased. SPOUSE OF MAXINE SIMMONS, 2T 2-28 & 3-07-2018 (s) in which it is assessed are CLERK OF COURT January 25, 2020 of sales are CASH ONLY at tact the ADA Coordinator at NOTICE TO CREDITORS et al. #408607 as follows: BY: RHODA GOODWIN, Prepared by and return to: the end of each auction. (904) 548-4600 press 0, at least The administration of the Defendant(s). Parcel Number: DEPUTY CLERK Michael J. Goldsberry, Esq. 2T 2-28 & 3-07-2018 7 days before your scheduled estate of Christopher Brian NOTICE OF NOTICE OF 50-2N-28-0000-0002-0000 If you are a person with a 6817 Southpoint Parkway, #408605 court appearance, or imme- Murray, deceased, whose FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC MEETINGS Certificate Number: 2347 disability who needs any ac- Suite 1801 diately upon receiving this date of death was Septem- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF File Number: commodation in order to par- Jacksonville, FL 32216 notification if the time before ber 24, 2017, is pending in the pursuant to a Final Judgment that the Board of County FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 17TD000071AXYX ticipate in this proceeding, 2T 2-21-28-2018 the scheduled appearance is Circuit Court for Nassau of Foreclosure dated August Commissioners of Nassau Description of Property: you are entitled, at no cost to #407341 Nassau County proposes to less than 7 days; if you are County, Florida, Probate Divi- 09, 2017, and entered in 17- County, Florida has received LOT N 1/2 OF 2 PT OR 717 PG you, to the provision of cer- approve the hearing or voice impaired, sion, the address of which is CA000080AXYX of the Circuit citizens requests to consider 182 MARSH LANDS tain assistance. Please con- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN call 711. 76347 Veterans Way Yulee FL Court of the FOURTH Judicial changes to the Animal Con- Assessed To: tact the ADA Coordinator at FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, for a Planned Unit 4T 2-21-28 & 3-07-14-2018 32097. The name and ad- Circuit in and for Nassau trol Ordinance (Ordinance JENEAN LANNON (904) 548-4600 press 0, at least IN AND FOR Development (PUD) #406975 dresses of the personal repre- County, Florida, wherein No. 2004-58, as amended). All of the above property 7 days before your scheduled NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA FD17-007 sentative and the personal DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL The requested changes is located in Nassau County, court appearance, or imme- Amendment to Amelia Island NOTICE OF APPLICATION CASE NO. 2018-CA-2 representatives attorney are TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE would prohibit unattended in the State of Florida. diately upon receiving this Plantation PUD- Renovation FOR TAX DEED DIVISION: A set forth below. FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE tethering and transportation Unless such certificate(s) notification if the time before NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN LARRY C. CRIBB and VICKI D. All creditors of the dece- FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2007-1 of unsecured animals in the and Expansion of the shall be redeemed accord- the scheduled appearance is that CRIBB, husband and wife, dent and other persons hav- NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY bed of pick-up trucks. The Ocean Club ing to Law, the property de- less than 7 days; if you are Plaintiffs, ing claims or demands LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFI- Board designated a Fact In accordance with Article CAPITAL ONE, N.A., scribed in such certificate or hearing or voice impaired, vs. against decedent's estate on CATES, SERIES 2007-1 is the Finding Committee to con- 25 of The Land Development ASSIGNEE OF TLGFY, LLC certificates will be sold to the call 711. VERONICA JUANITA BROOK- whom a copy of this notice is Plaintiff and MAXINE SIM- duct meetings and receive Code, Planned Unit Develop- The holder of the following Highest Bidder at the MAIN 4T 2-28 & 3-07-14-21-2018 ER, and the unknown spouse, required to be served must MONS; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF public comment. The Fact ment: PUD, Section 25.05 (E), certificate(s) has filed said ENTRANCE OF THE ROBERT M. #408639 heirs, devisees, grantees, file their claims with this court MAXINE SIMMONS are the De- Finding Committee will con- Final Development Plan Ap- certificate(s) for a tax deed FOSTER JUSTICE CENTER, judgment creditors, and all WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 fendant(s). John Crawford as duct meetings on the follow- proval Procedure to be issued thereon. The cer- 76347 VETERANS WAY, YULEE, LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISING other parties claiming by, MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF the Clerk of the Circuit Court ing dates: Location: 5 Ocean Club tificate number(s) and year of FL, on the 3rd DAY OF APRIL DEADLINE IS NOON THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE NEXT through, under or against THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS will sell to the highest and - March 6, 2018 at 1:00 Drive, Fernandina Beach, FL issuance, the description of 2018 between the hours of PUBLICATION. VERONICA JUANITA BROOK- NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE best bidder for cash at www.- p.m. in the Board of County 32034, Parcel ID#01-6N-29- the property, and the name 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. The CALL 261-3696 FOR EARLY ER; FIRST FAMILY FINANCIAL DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY nassauclerk.realforeclose.- Commission Chambers, 96135 AIC0-0001-0040 (s) in which it is assessed are Clerk of Courts Office Policy is DEADLINE INFORMATION. SERVICES, INC., successor by OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. com, at 11:30 AM, on March Nassau Place, Yulee, Florida Applicant: William Moore, as follows: to hold the sale at 11:30 a.m. merger to FIRST FAMILY FINAN- All other creditors of the 29, 2018, the following de- 32097 AICP, Agent Parcel Number: JOHN A. CRAWFORD CIAL SERVICES OF GEORGIA, decedent and other persons scribed property as set forth - March 13, 2018 at 1:00 5457 Marshview Lane, 51-3N-27-0000-0043-0000 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT INC.; and all unknown natural having claims or demands in said Final Judgment, to wit: p.m. at the Callahan Multi- Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Certificate Number: 1450 AND COMPTROLLER persons if alive, and if dead against decedent's estate ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL Use Facility, 543350 US High- Owner: Amelia Island File Number: CLERK OF COURT or not known to be dead or must file their claims with this OF LAND BEING A PORTION way 1, Callahan, FL 32011 Equity Club, Inc. 17TD000069AXYX BY: RHODA GOODWIN, NL 6 col.alive Wed, t02.28.inddheir sever al 16 and re- court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 2 Florida. c/o David Shepler Description of Property: DEPUTY CLERK 2/27/18 10:10 AM spective unknown spouses, THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- NORTH, RANGE 25 EAST, NAS- The meeting agenda may 5 Ocean Club Drive, PT JOHN LOW GRANT SEC 51- If you are a person with a heirs, devisees, grantees, and CATION OF THIS NOTICE. SAU COUNTY, FLORIDA; BEING be found at www.nas- Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 3N-27E IN OR 1197/1178 (EX disability who needs any ac- judgment creditors, or other ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED MORE PARTICULARLY DE- saucountyfl.com. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN UTIL & CONST ESMTS IN OR commodation in order to par- parties claiming by, through WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE that the Nassau County Plan- 739/378 & or 739/382 & EX ticipate in this proceeding, or under those unknown nat- FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF POINT OF REFERENCE IS THE PRESENT AND BE HEARD. ning and Zoning Board will DOT R/W IN OR 1898/1462) you are entitled, at no cost to ural persons; and all THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE Persons with disabilities re- hold a public hearing on Assessed To: you, to the provision of cer- claimants, persons or parties, WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE quiring accommodations in Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at ALETHA CISCO tain assistance. Please con- natural or corporate, or NOTWITHSTANDING THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE order to participate in the 6:00 PM or soon thereafter as TAMMY A CISCO-WALKER tact the ADA Coordinator at whose exact legal status is TIME PERIODS SET FORTH SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SEC- program or activity, should the matter to be heard. Also, All of the above property (904) 548-4600 press 0, at least unknown, claiming under any ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TION 19; AS DESCRIBED IN OF- contact the office of the ex- the Nassau County Board of is located in Nassau County, 7 days before your scheduled of the above named or de- TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- FICIAL RECORDS BOOK 278, officio clerk to the Board at Commissioners will hold a in the State of Florida. court appearance, or imme- scribed defendants or parties TER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF PAGE 559 OF THE PUBLIC (904) 548-4660 or Florida Re- public hearing on Monday, Unless such certificate(s) diately upon receiving this or claiming to have any right, DEATH IS BARRED. RECORDS OF NASSAU COUN- lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 April 9, 2018 at 6:00 PM or shall be redeemed accord- notification if the time before title or interest in the property The date of first publica- TY, FLORIDA, BEING A 1- INCH (v) or 1-800-955-8771(TDD) at soon thereafter as the matter ing to Law, the property de- the scheduled appearance is described in this Complaint. tion of this notice is February IRON PIPE; THENCE PROCEED least seventy two hours in ad- to be heard. The public hear- scribed in such certificate or less than 7 days; if you are Defendants. 21, 2018. SOUTH 86° 37' 41" WEST, A DIS- vance to request such ac- ings will be held at the James certificates will be sold to the hearing or voice impaired, NOTICE OF ACTION Personal Representatives: TANCE OF 46.15 FEET; THENCE commodation. S. Page Governmental Com- Highest Bidder at the MAIN call 711. TO: VERONICA JUANITA Lauren Coe Murray SOUTH 00° 21' 58" EAST, A DIS- BOARD OF COUNTY plex, 96135 Nassau Place, ENTRANCE OF THE ROBERT M. 4T 2-28 & 3-07-14-21-2018 BROOKER, and the unknown 1906 Highland Drive TANCE OF 404.81 FEET TO A COMMISSIONERS Yulee, Florida 32097. FOSTER JUSTICE CENTER, #408628 spouse, heirs, devisees, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 POINT ON THE NORTHEASTER- NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA All interested parties are 76347 VETERANS WAY, YULEE, grantees, judgment creditors, Gerald Lamar Murray LY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF PAT EDWARDS, CHAIRMAN invited to attend the public FL, on the 27th DAY OF and all other parties claiming 85244 Avant Road COUNTY ROAD NO. 115 (FOR- ATTEST: hearings and to be heard. MARCH 2018 between the by, through, under or against Yulee, FL 32097 MERLY STATE ROAD NO. 115 ) JOHN A. CRAWFORD Copies of the proposed Final hours of 11:00 am and 2:00 VERONICA JUANITA BROOK- Attorney for Personal (AN 80-FOOT COUNTY RIGHT EX-OFFICIO CLERK Development Plan and sup- pm. The Clerk of Courts Office ER. Representatives: OF WAY); THENCE SOUTH 59° 1T 2-28-2018 porting information are avail- Policy is to hold the sale at YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Pamela A. Miller, Esq. 41' 54" EAST ALONG SAID #408795 able for inspection in the De- 11:30 a.m. action to quiet title to the fol- Florida Bar No. 0104098 RIGHT OF WAY LINE, A DIS- partment of Planning and JOHN A. CRAWFORD lowing property in Nassau Pamela A. Miller, PLC TANCE OF 122.10 FEET TO A Economic Opportunity, 96161 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT County, Florida: 2338 S. 8th Street POINT OF CURVATURE; SAID Nassau Place, Yulee, FL AND COMPTROLLER Lots 2 and 4, Block 77 of Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 CURVE BEING CONCAVE TO 32097. Comments may also CLERK OF COURT TOWN OF HILLIARD, accord- Tel: 904-775-5147 THE NORTHEAST HAVING A be directed in writing to the BY: RHODA GOODWIN, ing to the Plat thereof as Fax: 904-212-2306 RADIUS OF 1105.92 FEET, A Department of Planning and DEPUTY CLERK recorded in Plat Book 1, Page [email protected] CENTRAL ANGLE OF 03° 05' Economic Opportunity, e- If you are a person with a (s) 28, of the Public Records 2T 2-21-28-2018 57", A CHORD BEARING OF mailed to dmcdowell@nas- disability who needs any ac- of Nassau County, Florida. #406444 SOUTH 61°14' 17" EAST AND saucountyfl.com, or received commodation in order to par- has been filed against DISTANCE OF 59.81 FEET; by telephone at (904) 530- ticipate in this proceeding, you, and you are required to THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 6300. All comments will be- you are entitled, at no cost to serve a copy of your written ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY come part of the record in you, to the provision of cer- defenses, if any, to it on Harri- AND CURVE, AN ARC DIS- this matter and subject to tain assistance. Please con- son W. Poole, Plaintiffs' attor- TANCE OF 59.82 FEET TO THE Floridas public records law. tact the ADA Coordinator at ney, whose address is 303 POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE Persons with disabilities re- (904) 548-4600 press 0, at least Centre Street, Suite 200, Fer- CONTINUE ALONG SAID RIGHT quiring accommodations in 7 days before your scheduled nandina Beach, FL 32034, on OF WAY AND CURVE; SAID order to participate in this court appearance, or imme- or before April 14, 2018, and CURVE BEING CONCAVE TO program or activity should diately upon receiving this file the original with the Clerk THE NORTHEAST HAVING A contact (904) 530-6300 at notification if the time before of this Court either before ser- RADIUS OF 1105.92 FEET, A least twenty-four (24) hours in the scheduled appearance is vice on Plaintiffs' attorney or CENTRAL ANGLE OF 14° 59' advance to request such ac- less than 7 days; if you are immediately thereafter; oth- 05", AND A CHORD BEARING commodation. hearing or voice impaired, erwise a default will be en- OF SOUTH 70° 17' 30" EAST THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE call 711. tered against you for the re- AND DISTANCE OF 288.41 PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A 4T 2-21-28 & 3-07-14-2018 lief demanded in the Com- FEET, AND AN ARC DISTANCE PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL #406989 plaint. OF 289.23 FEET; THENCE ANY DECISION MADE BY THE DATED on FEB 20, 2018. NORTH 17° 41' 11" WEST DE- BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- JOHN CRAWFORD PARTING SAID RIGHT OF WAY MISSION WITH RESPECT TO As Clerk of the Court ON A NON- TANGENT LINE ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT By: Earlene F. Scaff AND THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF SUCH MEETING OR HEARING As Deputy Clerk WAY OF AN UNNAMED HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD 2T 2-28 & 3-07-2018 COUNTY MAINTAINED DIRT OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND #408618 ROAD WITH A 40 FOOT PRE- FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY SCRIPTIVE RIGHT OF WAY A NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- DISTANCE OF 231.39 FEET; BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- THENCE NORTH 81° 39' 01" CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH WEST, A DISTANCE OF 180.25 RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- FEET; THENCE SOUTH 08° 42' MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON 29" WEST ALONG THE EAST WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE LINE OF SAID LANDS DE- BASED. SCRIBED IN OFFICIAL The Planning and Zoning RECORDS BOOK 278, PAGE Board and the Board of 559, A DISTANCE OF 151.11 County Commissioners may FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- continue hearings on this NING matter. Property Address: Linda Morris, Chairman 450188 OLD DIXIE HWY, Nassau County Planning and CALLAHAN, FL 32011 Zoning Board Any person claiming an in- 2T 2-28 & 3-07-2018 terest in the surplus from the #408598 sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days af- ter the sale. Dated this 13th day of February, 2018. John Crawford As Clerk of the Court By: Earlene F. Scaff As Deputy Clerk IMPORTANT AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- TIES ACT. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceed- ing, you are entitled at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator at (904) 548-4600 (then press 0) at least 7 days before your scheduled court appear- ance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the sched- uled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Submitted by: Robertson, Anschutz & Schneid, P.L. Attorneys for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Avenue, Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: 561-241-6901 Fax: 561-997-6909 16-219458 MaM 2T 2-28 & 3-07-2018 #408610 1

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