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WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2009 / 26 PAGES, 2 SECTIONS • fbnewsleader.com HOUSE ON FIRE Did noise law effort begin with Sunshine Law error?
ANGELA DAUGHTRY News-Leader The city agreed to ‘provide an A city violation of the state’s Sunshine Law may have given lever- educational memorandum to commis- age to the Florida House Inn in its sioners regarding (Sunshine Laws).’ lawsuit against the city, according to the president of the First Amendment CITY ATTORNEY TAMMI BACH Foundation. Joe and Diane Warwick, owners of the Florida House Inn on South Third tion occurred during a closed attor- the Austin case – was indeed proper- Street, brought the suit against the ney/client session in January 2008 ly noticed. But during the session the city in April 2008, complaining of spot- that concerned a possible foreclosure Florida House – an unrelated case – ty and unequal enforcement of two action between the city and property was brought up by attorneys Bach and city ordinances. owner Bert Austin. Tomassetti. Petersen says the fact that A controversial February settle- All city commissioners were pres- there was no pending city litigation ment of the lawsuit absolved the ent as well as City Attorney Tammi with the Florida House may have been Warwicks of more than $100,000 in Bach, City Manager Michael Czymbor an additional violation. liens levied by the city for neon sign and litigation counsel Jeffrey Petersen noted that city commis- ordinance violations and included a Tomassetti, who was representing the sioners would be the only ones in vio- special provision to settle a noise ordi- city’s code enforcement board. lation of the Sunshine Law, even if nance dispute between the Florida Attorney Barbara Petersen, presi- they did not enter the discussion. House and the neighboring Green dent of the First Amendment “The commissioners are the ones Turtle Tavern. Foundation, headquartered in who are required to comply with the As a result, the noise ordinance Tallahassee, said one of the conditions law,” said Petersen. “The city attorney NASSAU COUNTY FIRE RESCUE PHOTO has been rewritten several times, been for a closed session is that its subject should be providing them with the Fire is visible Friday from the eaves of a three-story house on the topic of numerous contentious matter must have been properly best advice, but is not subject to the Spring Tide Lane that sustained $350,000 damage. Another public hearings and is set for a final noticed to the public, among other Sunshine Law.” island house sustained $200,000 damage after lightning sparked vote July 14. requirements. a fire there Monday evening. Stories, pages 3A, 9A. The alleged Sunshine Law viola- The subject matter – which was SUNSHINE Continued on 3A HOT JAZZ County pays best for job car travel
News-Leader How much per mile? Nassau County government employees who use their personal vehi- County...... 58.5 cents cles for work are reimbursed at a rate City ...... 44.5 cents of more than half a dollar per mile trav- eled. City employees are reimbursed at Schools...... 55 cents a lower rate. A survey of local government agen- cies reveals: The county commission, the clerk • Nassau County elected officials of court and their employees are paid and employees receive 58.5 cents per a reimbursement for government-relat- mile for travel related to their jobs. ed travel, said Sue Butler of the Office • County school officials and of Management and Budget and Mary employees receive 55 cents per mile for Potochnik, the clerk’s chief financial using their personal vehicles in work- services deputy. That’s up a full 10 related travel. cents from last year’s mileage rate, • City elected officials and employ- mostly due to higher gasoline prices. ees receive 44.5 cents per mile for job- Butler said the mileage rate is set at related travel. the beginning of each fiscal year – Oct. County elected officials and their 1 – and remains the same until it is employees have received 58.5 cents reviewed the following year. per mile since October in reimburse- The total budget for county com- ment for use of their personal vehi- mission travel this year is $171,040, cles, according to the Office of Management and Budget. TRAVEL Continued on 3A
It was plenty hot Saturday after- noon, but a good crowd gathered at County returns Burney Park in American Beach to listen to the hot jazz sounds of The Instant Groove. impact fee cash The American Beach Property Owners RYAN SMITH Association hosted News-Leader the free event, and future concerts Nassau County has returned more are scheduled July than $21,000 in impact fees since 25, Aug. 22 and November after missing the deadline Sept. 19. to use the money on new growth. The PHOTOS BY ROBERT FIEGE fees were all returned to SEDA NEWS-LEADER Construction Co., a Jacksonville-based homebuilder. Holloway Crawford Impact fees, which are charged to builders for new construction, are used to fund local projects such as The county commission may by reso- roads and parks. However, Florida lution extend the time allowed for statute requires the fees be spent only spending the fees, but did not do so in on new growth – a nebulous defini- the case of those charged to SEDA tion that has become onerous in the Construction. past for those attempting to justify fee County Coordinator Ed Sealover expenditures. said keeping up with which impact Nassau County currently has about fees are not being spent is a constant $10 million in unspent impact fees. task. “We do a monthly report on However, county ordinance stipulates impact fees – on which ones are aging, that the fees must be used within six years or else refunded upon request. FEES Continued on 3A
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2A WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2009 NEWS News-Leader LOOKING BACK OBITUARIES 50 YEARS AGO a third contract offer from Lonnie Albertie 26, 2009. Born July 30, 1922 in Mrs. Seiden resided in New Bell McDaniel White. Being ITT Rayonier in a 219-93 Tifton, Georgia, she resided in York for a number of years raised in rural South Georgia, vote. Brother Lonnie Albertie, Douglas, Georgia until moving before relocating to Atlanta, she spent many hours with fam- A Navy AD5 attack plane July 4, 1984 “AKA Pap or Pappy Joe,” 62, to Fernandina Beach, Florida Georgia where she became ily working in cotton and tobac- crashed in the St. Marys passed on June 26, 2009 while in 1956. Mrs. Guest was pre- owner and President of co fields and dipping turpen- River near Fernandina in the hospital. ceded in death by her husband National Photocopy, Inc. Upon tine. As a young woman she Beach, but the pilot and a 10 YEARS AGO He was a lifelong resident of 42 years, Vernon W. Guest. her many years of service to met her future husband, crew member escaped of Sandhill, FL. After serving She is survived by her four the Atlanta community she Wilmer Williams whom she unscathed Fernandina Beach in the United States Army for children, Zandria Marsh received many accolades due married in Blackshear, GA in July 2, 1959 Mayor Ron Sapp led a mock three years, (Oliver), Wayne Guest, Sr., to her work, success and busi- 1941. Living in Nassau County, funeral of anti Wal-Mart pro- he was em- Rhonda Carter and James ness savvy. There was always a they provided a loving home testors who said the store’s ployed by Carter (Claudia), seven grand- twinkle in her eye and she for their eight children. While 25 YEARS AGO planned supercenter would Smurfit Stone children, nine great-grandchil- loved the daily challenges of raising a family, she and kill residents’ quality of life. Container for dren and a large extended fam- being a business woman. “Preacher Williams” traveled Union members rejected July 7, 1999 37 years be- ily that affectionately call her Mrs. Seiden is preceded in throughout the county preach- fore retiring. “Mama”. death by her husband of 46 ing and singing gospel music. He was Mrs. Guest’s family wishes years, Max Seiden, in 1988 and After 67 years of marriage, the preceded in to thank the staff of Baptist her son, Scott Seiden, in 1996 love of her life, James Wilmer death by his mother, Rose Hospital and the wonderful and her sister, Nettie Rothstein. Williams passed away in May of Lucille Albertie, and two broth- caregivers at Community She leaves behind her 2008. ers, Willie and Joseph Albertie. Hospice Acosta Rua Center for daughter, Ronnie Melnick “Miss Claudie Bell” will be He is survived by his wife, the tender care given to our (Larry) of Fernandina Beach, remembered for her love for Arridean; four sons, loved one. Florida, her granddaughter, her Lord and her family. Her Christopher, Michael, Aaron Graveside services were at Farin Yackira (Steven) and her family fondly recalls her love and Corey; three daughters, 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 30, great-grandson, Jordan, all of of fishing and selling Ann, Harriet and Chyrdonna; 2009 at the Douglas City Raleigh, North Carolina, a sis- Blueberries from their road- father, Herman Albertie Sr.; Cemetery, Douglas, GA with ter, Goldie Rosenstock side, front yard. four brothers, Herman Jr., Earl, Reverend Duayne Erickson, (Charles) of Sunrise, Florida She is preceded in death by: Clinton, Terry and Greg; five officiating. and several nieces and her husband of 67 years, James sisters, Jeanett, Lois, Dorothy, In lieu of flowers, please nephews. Wilmer “Preacher Williams”, Magdalene, and Ann; twenty make contributions in her In lieu of flowers donations one son, Jonathan, who passed grandchildren and a host of memory to Community may be made in her name to away in December of 2005 and nieces, nephews and other rel- Hospice of N.E. Florida Acosta Camp Twin Lakes for Children her best friend, Clara Bell atives. Rua Center, 5450 Ramona with special medical needs, 600 Brown. Viewing: Friday, July 3, Boulevard, Jacksonville, Means Street: Suite 110, Mrs. Williams leaves 2009, 6:00-8:00 PM at St. James Florida, 32205. Atlanta, Georgia 30318. behind, four sons, James P. Baptist Church, CR 108, “GodSpeed Mother” A memorial service will be Williams and his wife, Mary, Sandhill, FL 32097. Please share her life story at held in Atlanta, Georgia at a Waycross, GA, John L. Williams Funeral Services: Saturday, www.oxleyheard.com. later date. and his wife, Janet, Albany, GA, July 4, 2009, 11:00 AM at River Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Please share her life story at J. David Williams and his wife, of Praise Worship Center, 2188 www.oxleyheard.com. Jackie, Jacksonville, FL, Jerry St. Mark Dr., Yulee, FL 32011. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Williams and his wife, Carrie, Huff & Battise Funeral Home Michele E. McKinney Yulee, FL, three daughters, Mrs. Michele E. McKinney, Kathryn Booth Josephine Allbritton and her Maureen Dickey age 64, of Fernandina Beach, husband, Joe, Judy Williams FL passed away on Sunday, vanAmeringen and her fiance’, Ricky, Martha Maureen Dickey slipped June 21, 2009 at Baptist Medical Mrs. Kathryn Booth Hayes and her husband, Billy, gracefully into the presence of Center – Nassau. vanAmeringen, age 87, of all of Yulee, FL, a brother, the Lord, Sunday June 28, 2009 Born in Manhattan, NY, she Fernandina Beach, Florida, Buddy White, Fernandina following an extended illness was a daughter of the late passed away on Friday evening, Beach, FL, a half sister, Essie surrounded by her family at Edward Wakefield Smith and June 26, 2009, at Baptist Mae Lambert, Waycross, GA, home. Lelia Mae Cardona Smith. Medical Center – Nassau. seventeen grandchildren, 31 She was born August 4, She leaves behind, her Born in New Kensington, great-grandchildren and a host 1935 to James and Mary Ann beloved husband of 39 years, PA, she was a daughter of the of nieces and nephews. Sloan in Tredegar Mon- James “Jim” McKinney, late Charles Henry and Funeral services were at mouthshire, Wales UK. As a Fernandina Beach, FL, a broth- Jeannette Vance Booth. She 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 30, toddler she er, Edward Wakefield Smith, grew up and became high 2009 from the Burgess Chapel moved to New York City, NY, a sister, school sweethearts with her with Reverend Andrew Gillis, Ramsgate, Barbara Harvey (Ralph), future husband, Frank M. officiating. Her grandsons Kent, Eng- Bethlehem, GA, a nephew, vanAmeringen, Jr. In 1943 they served as pallbearers. land on the James M. Carter, Jr., Miami, married and began a lifelong Mrs. Williams was laid to beautiful FL, a niece, Nicole Duvernay journey. In 1999, they moved rest beside her husband in coast of the (Anthony), Lawrenceville, GA, to Fernandina Beach to be near Chester Cemetery. North Sea. a great-niece and God daughter, their family. Her family and Guests and friends were During Jahna Duvernay and two great- friends will always remember invited to visit on Monday from WWII, Maureen’s parents nephews, Anthony and her loving demeanor, lunches 5:00-7:00 pm at the funeral made the difficult decision to Nicholas Duvernay and a host out with her daughter and home. evacuate their children to avoid of in-laws and other close fam- granddaughter and her Please share her life story at the dangers in their immediate ily members. Thursday trips to Publix on www.oxleyheard.com. area on several locations. After visiting Fernandina 14th Street. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Maureen worked in Beach since the 1970s, she and Mrs. vanAmeringen is pre- Ramsgate as a Nurses Aide and her husband were moving here ceded in death by: her parents, James “Jim” teacher for special needs chil- to be near family and their a sister, Mary Wenger (Jim) dren prior to meeting the love ancestral heritage dating back and a son, Frank M. Zboyovsky Jr. of her life, Duane I. Dickey. to the original American Beach. vanAmeringen, Jr, (Jan). Mr. James “Jim” Zboyovsky, They married May 7, 1955 and After arriving here on Sunday; She leaves behind, her hus- Jr., age 82, of Fernandina she returned to the United having fulfilled her dream, she band of 66 years, Frank M. Beach, Florida, passed away on States with him later that year slipped away. vanAmeringen, Sr., Fernandina Friday morning, June 26, 2009 upon completion of his tour of Mrs. McKinney worked as a Beach, FL, three daughters, at Baptist Medical Center – duty with the US Air Force. Supervisor with the IBM Kathryn Dews (Ed), Fernan- Nassau. They began their family in Corporation in Westchester dina Beach, FL, Molly Born in Bethlehem, Durand, MI, moving to Alpena County, NY before retiring in Thompson (Roger), Bixby, OK, Pennsylvania, he was the son of MI in 1968. She remained in 1993. She and her husband, Sally Hobby (Kirby), Fernan- the late, James and Elizabeth Alpena until retirement in 1999, being avid rock hunters, trav- dina Beach, FL, a brother, Meschan Zboyovsky. settling on gorgeous Amelia eled extensively digging and Charles H. Booth Jr. (Truby), Mr. Zboyovsky attended Island, Florida until her illness collecting gems that they craft- New Kensington, PA, a sister, Penn State University where he prompted them to move back to ed into collectable hand made Marjean Kobaly (Don), Wash- was a member of Delta Upsilon Michigan to be closer to her jewelry. She was a former mem- ington, PA, fourteen grandchil- Fraternity, which he continued children in 2006. ber of St. Paul’s Episcopal dren, Patrick vanAmeringen, to support throughout his life. Maureen enjoyed numerous Church, Alexandria, VA and Carrie Furman (Jason), Frank He worked for many years in activities, actively participating was to become a member of St. M. vanAmeringen, III, Megan the electrical utility business, in competitive swimming, bicy- Peter’s Episcopal Church in Keller, Kristen Hughes (Dan), retiring from Kearney National, cling, racquetball and golf in Fernandina Beach. Stephen Miniea (Rachel), Molly Inc. as President at the age of later years. Funeral services were held Miniea, Andrew vanAmeringen, 65. After retirement, he contin- Maureen is survived by her at 11:00 am on Tuesday from St. Katy Borland, Beth Homans ued to serve on many boards in beloved husband of 54 years, Peter’s Episcopal Church, (Mark), Mark Borland the United States and Canada. Duane I. Dickey; 2 daughters, Fernandina Beach with (Jessica), Matthew Borland He and his wife moved from Montiel (Kurt) Klemens, and Reverend George Young, offi- (Betsy), Jenna Mitchell Atlanta, Georgia to Amelia Erin (James) Daoust-Vedder; 4 ciating. (Matthew), Janine Anderson Island in 1996. He enjoyed the sons, Shaun L. (LeeAnn), Brett A luncheon followed the (Rodney), seventeen great- game of golf. Through the J., Bryson A., and Eric Nathan service in Burns Hall. grandchildren, Ava, Sophia, years, he was a member of the (Angela); 13 grandchildren; 1 Mrs. McKinney was laid to Isabella, Sydney, Kayla, Maya, Oakwood Country Club in great-granddaughter; and a rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery. Noah, Lila, Poppy Kate, Ty, Lynchburg, Virginia, a past host of nieces and nephews. Guests and friends visited Nicholas, Lee, Gage, Austin, President of the Dunwoody A private family funeral serv- © 2009 American Profile Hometown Content Service from 5:00-7:00 pm on Monday Haylee, Libby, Lacy and sever- Country Club in Atlanta, and a ice will be held. A memorial at the funeral home. al nieces and nephews. member of the Golf Club of service for the public will be If so desired, memorial con- Memorial services were Amelia Island and the Amelia 511 Ash Street, held at a later date. tributions may be made to the held at 5:00 pm, on Monday, River Golf Club. A generous Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, June 29, 2009 in the Burgess man, locally, he supported the Children’s Miracle 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Chapel with Pastor Greg Baptist Medical Center, Man (904) 261-3696 Fax 261-3698 Network, c/o Sparrow Dallas, TX 75244. Gardell of the Journey Church, To Man, and Communities In Website for email addresses: Foundation P.O. Box 30480, Please share her life story at officiating. Schools. Lansing, MI 48909-7980 in www.oxleyheard.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial He leaves behind, his wife of fbnewsleader.com memory of Maureen. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors contributions may be made to 54 years, Lillian P. Zboyovsky, Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Gorsline Runciman Funeral Boys Towne, 100 Flanagan Fernandina Beach, FL, two Homes , East Lansing, Mich. Blvd., Boys Towne, NE 68010- daughters, Diane Z. Hobbs The News-Leader is published every Wednesday and Friday by The Fernandina Sara Seiden 9989, or to Alzheimer’s (Gibson), Lynchburg, VA, Beach News-Leader, 511 Ash Street, P.O. Box 766, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. Periodicals postage paid at Fernandina Beach, Fla. (USPS 189-900) Mary Christine Mrs. Sara Seiden of Research, 6300 El Dorado Plaza, Karen Z. 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Service rate, which is reviewed ed trip such as to a seminar or Settlement agreement TRAVEL Continued from 1A every six months, and might or training session. City employ- up from $164,884 last year. might not fluctuate. ees also have the option of driv- Lightning The settlement agreement reached in February That amount includes reim- The total budget for school ing a car from the city’s car between plaintiff The Florida House Inn, Inc., and the city bursement for mileage, hotels board travel for 2008-9 is pool. of Fernandina Beach (including Fred Lindes, code enforce- and meals, Butler said. The $359,300, of which $177,732 City employees, such as the ment officer, and the city Code Enforcement Board) includ- sparks clerk’s travel budget has been spent to date. The city manager, who regularly ed these special provisions: decreased, from $84,520 last budget for 2007-8 was drive city-owned vehicles do A) Parties agree to a joint meeting with State Attorney year to $57,014 this year. $566,844, of which $323,726 not receive mileage reim- Angela Corey to discuss the current city noise ordinance Both the clerk’s and the was spent. bursement. home fire and possible alternatives. After the meeting, the city will commission’s mileage rates are The budget covers travel Clifford said the city’s take all necessary steps to adopt, amend and/or enforce based on the rates paid to fed- for itinerant teachers between mileage reimbursement rate its noise ordinance. eral employees by the U.S. schools, travel to and from pro- is based on the state’s No one was hurt, but about B) City agrees to investigate occupancy limits and relat- General Services Administra- fessional development activi- Department of Revenue and $200,000 damage was done ed restroom facilities as well as compliance with general tion. ties, staff training and trips to has not been changed since Monday evening to a house that code and permitting requirements of businesses within the Nassau County School various conferences, Farmer “some time in 2007.” Some caught fire as a result of a light- Historic District, as well as permitting misrepresentations. Board officials and employees said. municipalities, she said, base ning strike. Inspections shall take place during meaningful times so as are allotted 55 cents per mile in She also noted that, in an their mileage reimbursement Fernandina Beach Fire- to fully evaluate the business use. reimbursement for use of their attempt to reduce costs, on Internal Revenue Service Rescue Department was dis- C) City will release all liens and fines for plaintiff’s sign personal vehicles, according employees use county vehicles standards, which are higher patched to the residential struc- violation to date. to Executive Director of rather than personal vehicles and can change as often as ture fire at 2811 Magnolia D) The city will provide an educational memorandum to Business Services Susan when possible. Additionally, twice a year. Woods Court about 6:17 p.m., commissioners regarding Chapter 286, Florida Statutes Farmer. she said a rental agreement in The city does not track the city Fire Chief Daniel Hanes (Sunshine Laws). That’s down from 58.5 cents place with Enterprise Rent-A- amount spent for employee said in a press release. E) The above will be completed within 60 days from this from June 1-Dec. 31, 2008, Car is aimed at reducing mileage reimbursement, Firefighters reported there date. Farmer said. The rate was to expenses. Clifford said. Rather, all was heavy smoke and flames F) The parties agree that they will maintain confidentiali- be reevaluated again today, According to City Finance expense report forms go into a coming from the roof of the ty of the mediation terms and any discussion regarding the July 1. Director Patti Clifford, all city city travel expense account. single-family dwelling. They sign ordinance and the noise ordinance. Farmer said the per mile employees are reimbursed Clifford added that the city used ground ladders to reach G) The city will not pursue sign violations against the reimbursement is set based on 44.5 cents per mile if they use does not reimburse employees the roof of the house and plaintiff under the current sign ordinance. Plaintiff will relo- the federal Internal Revenue their own vehicle on a job-relat- for mileage frequently. operated above the fire that cate the two southernmost neon signs to the interior of the was spreading through the building behind the dripline of the porch. All four signs will attic. They were eventually thereafter be considered conforming signs. edged the problem. “Either looking at eight justifications to able to achieve control by cut- FEES Continued from 1A the (county) attorney didn’t be written over the next 20 ting a hole in the roof to control meaning we haven’t spent the sign off on it, or the clerk did- days,” he said. the fire spread and gain ing guilty to a federal fraud money in the time frame that n’t sign off on it, or we were The projects currently access to extinguish it, Hanes SUNSHINE charge. He was accused of pay- the ordinance requires,” he going after projects that didn’t under consideration are all said. Continued from 1A ing kickbacks to physicians said. qualify for impact fees. I don’t road improvements, such as The occupants, a couple According to a transcript for referrals of patients in the The county has a history think it’s anything that the adding turn lanes and widen- and their pet dog, were able to of the session, Bach, while federal Tricare program for of difficulty finding projects commissioners did or didn’t ing roads. “Hopefully we’ll escape without injury. During a talking about code violations, military retirees and Medicare upon which to spend impact do,” he said. “I don’t think it’s get great success and keep search of the house, firefighters first brought up the Florida program. fees. For a project to qualify been any one individual – just rolling on this path. ... We’ve found the family’s cat House Inn’s sign ordinance Petersen acknowledged for impact fee expenditure, it basically lack of taking it for- gotten the first couple of unharmed and hiding under a case. that nobody but a judge could has to pass the state’s “dual ward enough to get it done. drafts in and the (county) attor- bed. Later in the session determine whether there were rational nexus test,” a process The ultimate responsibility ney’s making comments. I It took 15 firefighters Tomassetti mentioned a house any actual violations of the that has been called lays with the Board of County think we’re heading in the approximately 45 minutes to – not Austin’s property – the Sunshine Law during the “Byzantine” by County Commissioners, which is why right direction. ... I would think bring the fire under control. city had tried to condemn. He closed session. However, the Attorney David Hallman. I’ve been so vocal for the last we could use all $10 million in Heavy rains, flooding and also said, a little later, “... the Florida House Inn did use the “The first test is that they’re two years.” the next three years for sure. wind damage also was reported case of the Florida House is fit- possible violation as part of its legal to take,” Interim County However, Holloway said, ... These that we’ve got coming as a severe storm swept ting because ... they hold an lawsuit against the city, say- Engineer Jonathan Page said the commission is taking steps in the next 30 days, I could through the area. occupational license from the ing the city had “plotted Thursday. “And the next test to to find suitable projects for the potentially justify $3 million A fallen tree blocked First city, that is, a license that is a against the Florida House see if impact fees can be used fees. “All five commissioners worth.” Coast Highway, among other privilege to operate.” Inn.” is, does it benefit the people have met privately with [email protected] damage reports. “I wonder, in their case,” The lawsuit further states who paid them?” Jonathan (Page) and our con- Tomassetti went on, “maybe that “a large portion of the County Clerk John sultant to identify impact fee not to collect the fines, but just (Jan. 22 closed session) focus- Crawford, however, said the projects and get them spent,” say, ‘You take that sign down es on the Florida House Inn’s county should be able to find he said. or we’re revoking your occu- mounting sign fines and the ways to spend the money. Page said Thursday he had pational license and you’re not city’s potential responses.” “We went to great lengths been working with melia going to be open any more.’ Bach said the city did not, as a government to enact a law Jacksonville firm King APsychological Services I’m just throwing that out.” in the end, foreclose on to collect money, with the Engineering to find eligible Then-commissioner Joe Austin’s Florida Avenue prop- promise that that money projects. “Right now we’re Gerrity was the only one to erty. would be spent to enact is pleased to announce that question the propriety of talk- The closed-session exemp- growth, and it would be spent Carly Miller, M.D. ing about unrelated subject tion to public meetings “is within the confines of the law NOTICE Psychiatrist matters. probably the most abused within six years,” Crawford Notice is hereby given that “Are we moving off of the exemption,” Petersen said, said. “That’s a promise that – is this included in the exec- because its conditions can be was broken by the govern- the Administratrix of the utive session, the Florida complicated, and “local gov- ment in that they didn’t spend Estate of Blair H. King, Sr. House?” Gerrity asked, but ernments have been trying to that money, and they must Late of Providence got no response to his ques- loosen it up.” return it to the payers. The Township, Lancaster tion. “The commissioners take payers paid that money in Petersen said commis- an oath that they will uphold good faith, and they have County, Pennsylvania is sioners do not have to actual- the Constitution,” Petersen every right to expect that attempting to locate ly participate in conversation said. “Ignorance is no excuse.” money back when that prom- Blair H. King, Jr., the son to be in violation of the The First Amendment ise is not fulfilled by the gov- Sunshine Law – they only Foundation is a non-profit ernment. and intestate heir of the have to be present. She also organization dedicated to pro- “I believe you could spend decedent who was last is joining our practice of said that any action taken as a tecting and advancing the pub- every dime of them legiti- known to be in Georgia result of that violation could lic’s constitutional right to mately, credibly, defensibly – if Outpatient Mental Health Services. open government with educa- with a former address of become null and void – includ- you’d just do the justifications Dr. Miller specializes in ing, conceivably, any settle- tion, training, legal aid and as are required in law,” he 502 Creekside Court, medication management and therapy for ments that came out of the information services. added. Albany, GA 31721. meeting. For information go to Commission Chair Barry children, adolescents and adults. Anyone who knows the “It sounds as if the meet- www.floridafaf.org. Holloway, long a proponent of She treats all mental health problems location of Blair H. 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4A WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2009/NEWS-LEADER BUSINESS
FBHS is among top IN BRIEF Economic ical device industry profes- concerns. sionals, e-Zassi.com is the Participants will attend a development industry’s first subscription- two-day opening retreat in The Nassau County based online network and August, meet all day once a schools in the U.S. Economic Development decision support software month from September-April, Board invites local profes- platform to improve decision- attend key governmental sionals under 40 years old making and increase the meetings throughout the t a time when budg- Jacksonville- mended for bringing national who are interested in learn- speed and ability for success- year, and participate in a clos- et cuts, teacher area schools attention to the local school ing more about volunteer and ful networking for small, ing session in May. The day- reassignments and appearing on district. board service opportunities medium and large compa- long monthly classes cover A school closings are this year’s Meanwhile, other schools to attend a mixer and infor- nies, clinicians, service areas of interest to the busi- the predominant themes in list include: in Nassau County also moved mation session from 5:30-7 providers and investors with- ness community: economic public education here, there Stanton to the head of their classes p.m. July 9 at the Café @ the out the need to share confi- development, education, jus- are still exemplary perform- College this year with improved Hamptons, 95742 Amelia dential information. tice and law enforcement, ances in the classroom. Prep, No. 4; scores on state exams. The Concourse, Yulee. The service e-Zassi.com health and social concerns, Fernandina Beach High Paxon, No. Florida Comprehensive The economic develop- was spun off from Zassi government, arts and cul- School catapulted up the rank- 6; Douglas Assessment Test, or more ment organization recruits Medical Evolutions, a private- ture, environment and recre- ings in the annual Newsweek STEVE’S Anderson commonly known as FCAT, is companies to expand and ly held company with more ation, and regional business. magazine list of top high MARKET School of the given each year to certain relocate their businesses to than a decade of success in Leadership Nassau is schools in the U.S. FBHS PLACE Arts, No. 42; grade levels in the state. Nassau County and therefore innovation and development open to any resident of appeared as the 512th best Nease, No. Nine of the county public create local jobs and increase in medical devices. Nassau County, but will tar- high school, improving its 92; Fletcher, schools earned the highest county tax revenue. The AIP promotion get individuals with diverse standing dramatically from Steve Nicklas No. 133; grade of an “A” – including organization’s board develop- geographical and socioeco- No. 908 last year. Wolfson, No. the relatively new Yulee High ment committee is sponsor- Dorothy (Dorry) Martin nomic backgrounds and seek FBHS has been ranked in 154; Mandarin, No. 159; School. ing the event and seeks to has been promoted to the a racial, gender and age mix the top 1,000 high schools for Sandalwood, No. 217; and The grades for each school diversify its board to better post of social recreation man- reflective of the population. the last three years. The Bartram Trail, No. 425. are based upon a point sys- match Nassau County’s ager at Amelia Island Cost is $650 for Amelia school’s emphasis on FBHS’s ranking of 512 tem, derived from student demographic profile. Plantation. Her new role Island-Fernandina Beach- Advanced Placement courses truly places it among the ultra- scores. Nassau County The event will include involves responsibility for the Yulee Chamber of Commer- for its top-performing stu- elite schools in this area as schools received one fewer light hors d’oeuvres and a direction, supervision, ce members, $850 for non- dents has established it as one well as nationally. To place just “A” than last year, but still cash bar. Attendees are growth, enhancement and members. The deadline to of the country’s elite schools. behind larger, prestigious fared quite respectfully – with encouraged to review the operational aspects of the apply is July 24. The Newsweek poll is based public schools such as 9 of 12 earning top grades. Nassau County Economic social recreation department. Applications are available upon the percentage of stu- Bartram Trail, Sandalwood Among the high schools Development Board’s web- She also is responsible for at www.islandchamber.com. dents taking AP as well as and Nease is no easy task. here, Yulee High improved site, expandinnassau.com, in the management of the chil- or by calling 261-3248. other upper-level classes and During these difficult from a “D” score last year to advance and bring plenty of dren’s programming for the exams. This year, the criteria financial times that call for an “A” this year. business cards. For more daytime Kids Camp Amelia Leadership training changed slightly. It also leaner schools and less Yulee was the only local information and to RSVP, con- and the nighttime program Kelly Monti, director of judged the number of stu- resources, it is inspiring to see high school to score below a tact Noelle Perry at (904) Just for Kids. She also will membership for the Amelia dents achieving a minimum a presiding emphasis and “B” last year, but the only one 225-8878 or nperry@expan handle the Seaside Sweets Island-Fernandina Beach- score on AP exams, for focus on excellence in the of the lot to score a top grade dinnassau.com. program and holiday and spe- Yulee Chamber of Commer- instance. classroom. FBHS principal this year. cial event programming. ce, has graduated from the The Newsweek rankings Jane Arnold and her staff FBHS’s score dropped to a Firm taps e-Zassi A native of Hannibal, Mo., Institute for began in 1998. Other should be once again com- “C” this year, from an “A” last A Minnesota group has Martin graduated from the Organization year. West Nassau scored a selected e-Zassi.com software University of Central Management “D” and Hilliard Senior High systems, designed specifical- Missouri with a major in (Institute), a earned a “B.” Nassau schools ly for networking and deci- tourism and a minor in recre- four-year non- preserved their overall “A” sion support for medical ation management. profit leader- rating and scored among the devices, as a preferred ship training top districts in the state. provider. Leadership Nassau program at That is quite an accom- LifeScience Alley, a trade Applications are being the University Monti plishment for a rural school association serving over 600 accepted for the Leadership of Georgia in district strapped with declin- member organizations that Nassau Class of 2010. Athens. ing revenues and state sup- represent all sectors of the Leadership Nassau is an Since 1921, the institute port. Local schools get more life sciences, chose a partner- intensive, 10-month program has attracted chamber pro- than just a top grade for per- ship with the Fernandina to educate the business com- fessionals from across the formance – they also get an Beach firm to provide for munity and identify future country to its five university “A” for effort. education, discounted sub- leaders for Nassau County. sites. During four years, most Steve Nicklas is a financial scription rates and co-market- The 20 applicants selected institute participants attend advisor who lives on Amelia ing around e-Zassi.com’s pro- will study everything from one-week sessions at the Island. prietary software systems. economic development in the same site taking required [email protected] Created by and for med- county to health and social courses and electives.
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WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2009 BUSINESS News-Leader 5A COMING DOWN
CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH
City Business Offices will be closed Friday, July 3rd, 2009 In observance of Independence Day For emergencies, please call (904) 277-7340
JOHN LLOYD (PRIVATEPAPARAZZIMAC.COM)/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER A beach house on South Fletcher Avenue across from the Elizabeth Pointe Lodge was torn down last week, above. Susan and David Caples, above right, owners of the lodge, stand on the spot where the house once stood. They plan to use the property for out- door events associated with their bed and breakfast establishment. DON’T LITTER SPAY~ NEUTER
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6A WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2009/NEWS-LEADER OPINION
VIEWPOINT/PAT KEOGH/FERNANDINA BEACH Public management vs. privatization? Or . . .
on Sapp’s June 17 ously consider the city as partnership the urge to say “that’s differ- common mistake in structur- of each. This is the time to article regarding the asset manager? Well, that’s as applied to ent.” Zone in on Gore’s steer- ing public partnerships is to structure the deal and rely on management of our different! I don’t think so and I management ing vs. rowing thing. The attempt to use government your advisors to understand R golf course and mari- will go into why I believe that. of public farmers’ market is a great counsel for all legal and advi- reasonable terms and bound- na invited other views. What about privatization assets as “an local result. sory work. Government coun- aries. One of the most impor- Mr. Sapp’s perspective of (lease or sell)? Sapp seems to arrangement Both the marina and golf sel will have their hands full tant features of the business the alternatives is rather typi- dispel that as not having where the course are important and with oversight. This is not the plan is the break up terms. cal with respect to important worked well here and I can public steers complex public assets with a time to learn how to structure Partnerships can run their public assets. Either govern- understand that because it Keogh and the pri- very significant commercial a golf or marina partnership course. Partners’ plans ment manages and controls often connotes a loss of rea- vate sector component. As public owners between a public owner and change over time and break the assets or government leas- sonable public control. My rows.” we are entitled to a reasonable private asset manager. ups can be inevitable. Again, es or sells to a private entity. I experience is that the right We have a great one right return with a minimum risk of 2. With the advisory team you need the right advisors to tend to think of the options as choice is not about public ver- here in Fernandina. City owns loss or liability. There’s no in place, a Request for understand how to design fair a wide spectrum of choices sus private but in the selection and maintains the property, one-size-fits-all solution for Qualifications should be and effective exit strategies. and I usually dispose of the of the process for designing issues a license for its use and either asset that will work issued to solicit for a private 4. Once the plan is in place standard two out of hand. Let the solution. pays nothing for the ongoing over time. But there is a partner. The single most the deal is documented, me tell you why city manage- When dealing with sophis- management. The private sec- process for getting to a solu- important factor in structuring financed if necessary and the ment of complex public assets ticated public assets there is tor manages the enterprise, tion or deal structure that will a partnership is the selection transition and operations com- makes no sense to me and no 42 regular. Rather, there is sets the rental fees and man- be uniquely tailored to each of the partner. You will know mence. shouldn’t to Mr. Sapp. a process that involves the tai- ages the operation subject to asset and our community. The who that is because they have As you can see in this Suppose the Sapp Family loring of a unique solution to city oversight. Business is public-private partnering previously been a successful short synopsis, public-private Foundation owned the marina each asset in each environ- booming and over time the process usually works best as partner for other owners. It is partnering is not about a solu- and golf course. Would Ron ment. The process is generi- enterprise has flourished. The follows: a firm and people you can tion. You cannot know the and his family consider the cally referred to as a “public- community gets a great 1. The public owner trust because they have solution at the outset. It’s city as a prospective asset private partnership” and return, the private tenants engages advisors to work with proven trustworthy. So the about a process for getting to manager from among all the describes that broad spec- love it and I think even city government in the procure- RFQ is all about “who” you the solution that works best management options avail- trum of deal structures government can muster up a ment of a private asset man- want as a partner. for all parties to the deal. able? Of course not! Then between government manage- bit of affection for it. What is agement partner. The advi- 3. Once a partner has been That’s how I think the marina why, if those assets are owned ment and privatization. Al “It”? The Fernandina sors usually include attorneys selected then the “what” and golf course deals should by the city would anyone seri- Gore used to describe such a Farmers’ Market. Now fight skilled in the particular asset begins. That is the creation of be approached. 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WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2009 NEWS News-Leader 7A Is our ‘Fernandina For Sale’?
magine a focus group of 30 local residents enhancing current levels of Quality of life: certainly. Economics: no. assembled to discuss quality of life issues. service regarding public safe- • Discouraging development of environ- You remember the phrase “quality of life,” ty and recreation; and 6) mentally sensitive areas (wetlands, dunes, pris- Ialthough fading from the vocabularies of keeping local taxes and fees tine, undeveloped islands – remember Crane local elected officials and completely absent manageable for middle and Island?). Quality of life: no, never. Economics: from recent local political campaigns, it still lower-income individuals and sure. F LORIDA’ S O LDEST W EEKLY N EWSPAPER exists, and for me is more relevant than ever. families. • Noise ordinance that protects residential E STABLISHED IN 1854 Suppose the focus group’s facilitator asks, I know, what about this areas (the old quiet enjoyment of property “How many of you believe that quality of life is factor, or that one? Well, this concept). Quality of life: in favor. Economics: The News-Leader is published with pride weekly important to a community?” Thirty hands go DEBATE is my definition; you have oppose. for the people of Nassau County by Community up. “Well, how many of you believe that yours, and my hope is, being • More condos along our oceanfront, our Newspapers, Inc., Athens, Georgia. We believe Fernandina Beach has a special, unique quali- AND a devotee of participatory downtown waterfront. Quality of life: no. that strong newspapers build strong communi- ty of life that makes it different from other TACKLE democracy, we can seriously Economics: hmmm, offensive, but brings in a ties – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary Florida coastal communities?” Again, 30 hands discuss our differences, lot of money, sure. goal is to publish distinguished and profitable go up. “OK, lets get to the heart of things, who maybe even reach communi- So, do you believe that quality of life is community-oriented newspapers. This mission ty consensus. If we don’t important to a community? Do you believe that will be accomplished through the teamwork of among you can define quality of life?” Thirty Ron Sapp professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, qual- hands immediately fly skyward and for the have these discussions, if we Fernandina Beach has a special, unique quali- ity and hard work. next 10 minutes the facilitator is kept busy don’t insist that quality of life considerations ty of life that makes us different from other maintaining order among the 30 shouting par- matter, if we continue to allow local politicians Florida coastal communities? How do you FOY R. MALOY JR ., PUBLISHER ticipants. to be “soft” on quality of life issues, then we define quality of life? MICHAEL PARNELL, EDITOR Defining quality of life is tough; we have abandon the political decision-making process All of this is important, you see, because if MIKE HANKINS, ADVERTISING DIRECTOR 12,500 people living in Fernandina Beach and to the “economic argument,” and believe me, our community is special, if it is different from ROBERT FIEGE, PRODUCTION DIRECTOR each one’s feelings and beliefs about the sub- for our community that would be a disaster. other Florida coastal communities, then it’s What’s the economic argument? Well, going to take work to stay that way. It’s going BOB TIMPE, CIRCULATION DIRECTOR ject are shaped by their own experiences and expectations. there are those who believe that the primary to mean making calls to local officials, e-mail- My own definition of quality of life – consideration, the key factor, some even say ing them, attending public meetings and get- TOM WOOD DINK NESMITH remember, we’re talking about community the sole factor that is absolutely essential in ting involved politically. CHAIRMAN PRESIDENT quality of life – includes several elements, or local political decision-making, is economics, The phrase quality of life is fading from the factors: 1) a commitment to real growth man- or how will the decision regarding legislation, vocabularies of local political officials and it’s agement, reflected in the city’s policy or project impact our community eco- been absent from local political campaigns Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Map, nomically. Positively? Do it. Negatively? Don’t because we’ve allowed it be so. Politicians The views expressed by the columnists and land development codes and land development do it. Economics-neutral? We don’t care. without core quality of life values and beliefs letter writers on this page are their own regulations; 2) creating, enhancing, maintain- Cynics say it’s “Fernandina For Sale!” I’m a respond to one thing and one thing only, the and do not necessarily reflect the views of ing and preserving as many public facilities, cynic. Consider the following comparisons perception of political risk. Evidently, most the newspaper, its owners or employees. including parks, green and open space and nat- regarding the quality of life and economics have perceived little or no political risk in ural areas, as possible; 3) maintaining and arguments: aligning themselves exclusively with the “eco- ensuring current and future public access to • Density. Quality of life: maintain current nomics argument.” We “quality of lifers” have those areas; 4) maintaining and enhancing or, preferably, lower. Economics: increase. to create it. We’re a local local infrastructure; 5) maintaining and • More parks and green/open space. [email protected] newspaper VOICE OF THE PEOPLE ‘Boondoggle’ A very nice and charming resident who grew up in Old Town, paid me a visit the Mike Boyle is full of crap (“‘Slanted story’ other day. unfair to county officials,” June 24). It’s a boon- She stated she is a lifelong and loyal doggle, paid for by the taxpayers, and he knows reader of the News-Leader, and I appreciate that. that very much. Ann Chappell Her concern was why we had not cov- Fernandina Beach ered the death of the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson. Be careful what you wish for I tried to explain that the News-Leader has been and is a “hyper-local” newspaper, I do agree that the building department is cur- focusing entirely on the rently overstaffed (“County gets it,” June 26). The people, places and news of management has endeavored to hold on to per- the communities in sonnel since it took many years to assemble a Nassau County. competent and efficient staff. It was not long She then went on to ago in this paper you were often printing stories mention the fact that we of how much trouble it was to get a project didn’t cover the election of through the county. I can only assume that is our 44th president, Barack what you want once again. Obama, in a timely man- In my six years in the building department I ner. And stated she had have watched for most of them the inability to MY VIEW serious doubts about my hire qualified inspectors and plans examiners. In news judgment. most cases when we did hire someone, they had Again I attempted to to spend months in state bureaucracy and taking Foy Maloy, explain that we are a exams to finally get fully qualified. Publisher “local” newspaper to no Foy Maloy states that “businesses have been avail. carrying that burden.” But the building depart- No doubt the election of President ment has had its fees cut for a year now. Barack Obama and the death of Michael I can remember having 50 and 60 inspec- Jackson are huge international news stories tions, working till 7 and 8 at night just to keep up. and both are very newsworthy. But unless With this the quality of inspections decreased there’s a local connection you won’t find (you cannot be diligent when you are running). much national or international news in the The choice was simple, do them today or have LARRY WRIGHT/THE DETROIT NEWS pages of the News-Leader. For example, if a some from today roll over and be added to the local memorial service were held for pile the next day. A lose/lose proposition. 26) the writer states, “The toll of 6,000 men com- improvements to serve their purpose. Michael we would cover it. Now, the commissioners halved the fees to mitting suicide in our armed forces each year is This is only the beginning of a defense for Michael was no doubt the greatest enter- stimulate construction. OK, so tell me what a testament to the stupidity of war, period.” keeping paid up loans in an interest free category tainer and influential artist the world has builder cares about saving $2,000 to build a Again this seemed like an extremely high for a period of aging. While frozen money is ever seen. Who alive today hasn’t heard or house he has reduced in price $30,000 and even number, so I did a quick check online and at linked to a loan, its off-the-clock of mankind sta- seen the videos of The Jackson Five, if he builds it, has a poor chance at best of sell- the Centers For Disease Control & Prevention tus can be used to limit the need for the U.S. gov- “Thriller,” “Beat It,” “Bad” or “Billie Jean?” ing it. If he builds it, he has to pay the bank each I found the following. ernment to float bonds to raise money to cover His music will live on forever. month for it. In one or two months the building “The VA estimates that 18 vets a day – or the interest on the national deficit. I enjoyed my conversation with her – she fee reduction is wiped out. 6,500 a year – take their own lives, but that num- As the borrower of last recourse the federal was passionate about our absence of cover- What you applaud is like the vendors on ber includes vets from all wars.” government is also linked to a debt that is frozen. age and Michael Jackson. Centre Street deciding they will slash their prices Bill Mattingly The money frozen in the deficit is as important I was raised to respect all people and in half. They sell stuff but can’t survive. Fernandina Beach to the economy as the ice and snowcap of their views. What hurt me the most during According to you, they should cut their staff to Antarctica is to the weather. Money or wealth also my conversation with her is she made the where the customers can’t get decent service and serves which in frozen glaciers wait. point that even though I’m a native they cannot survive. How long does this work? Profit James Nagy Floridian and have been a resident of Sounds like a foolhardy business model to me. First on the list Nassau had the debate over Fernandina Beach Fernandina Beach for 14 years I’m still con- The building departments all over the state the landfill garbage – can’t afford to run it, sell sidered in her mind – an outsider. are exclusively self-funding. They do not get tax out to private industry to haul waste out of coun- Fish tale Ouch! money. Only the builders and people working on ty. Next it’s the golf course – can’t maintain it, sell My boyfriend says all the time that there are Foy Maloy Jr. is Publisher of the News- their homes and businesses pay for building to private industry? The marina cost overrun – six or more reasons why women should not fish: Leader. department services. Cutting their fees will not sell to private industry, make it transient only. But One being on the boat that I go in reverse when decrease the county tax roll or their budget a you have the Goffinsville project under way and he says forward; 2) I go left when he says right; cent. The Building Department actually pays there will be a special needs park under way. 3) I am in forward revving the boat while he is the Nassau County Commission rent for the When you turn things over to private industry a pushing it off the trailer to go into the water in building they occupy. The state legislature did profit must be made. I just wanted to point out reverse – whoops; and 4) turn left when he says this to take politics out of building inspection. The that they increased this year’s budget by some right; 5) not close enough to land yet I see mud; commission has the right to set the fees. Thus millions of dollars; you can look up the budget 6) thowing him off the boat when all I meant to they have. In a year or so I hope you remember facts for future projects. It just seemed to me if do is just that! this when you write about the problems people you can’t afford to maintain what you have, why Please let all men know that we as women do have getting inspections, plans approved and build more. only what they say when they have been drinkin’ permits issued. Just a thought: The eight flags may turn into lots of Buds – so who is the real driver? So for all As for impact fees, another writer seemed to nine flags of Fernandina. Be careful. you men like mine, don’t forget your bait at think that changing a nice old home into a restau- Kenneth Cole home and it is really embarrassing to be the rant was not much of an impact. Here we go: Fernandina Beach women in the truck backing down the boat and When it was a house, let’s assume there were you men screaming at us telling us “Back down!” four cars that came and left four times a day: 16 and you’re the bright one that left the boat trips. Now it’s a cafe and there are 10 tables Monetizing the deficit? hooked to the trailer. Yet we still seem to get the (conservative) and they turn over every hour for Is there no other way to deal with the nation- tail end of it – my session of fissin’ – but I will be five hours (5-10 p.m., no lunch). Assuming all al deficit than to declare it to be money (mone- back if let be. table guests come in one car you have 10 x 5 = tize it)? This might avoid the necessity of having Terri Williams 50 trips. Then you add the owner and his staff. to dealing with it as debt. However, can such a Fernandina Beach And you add deliveries (trucks); also, the staff non-sequitur of concepts once again serve as has housing needs and kids. Add new roads and the backbone and keystone of our nation ‘s fis- schools (some impact), these extra people need cal policy? True, Alexander Hamilton set a prece- Conscious effort police and fire protection, they drive the roads to dent for this approach early on. But we were Whatever happened to the good old days stores and stuff. There is a pretty good impact not a major player then. To be on the safe side when the worst things we had to fear on the and I am being conservative. these early patriots also rescued their Continental Fourth of July were traffic jams and wayward fire- Of course, you can be like Orlando, Disney Currency. works? Now, our greatest threat lurks in food poi- came and they didn’t add impact fees until 15-plus What money is and how it behaves is a func- soning by nasty E. coli and salmonella bugs in years later. What did they get? Horrible roads, toll tion of our common expectations, our contracts inadequately grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. roads (since they have no money for roads) and our laws. The coining of terms in econom- Unfortunately, the high-temperature grilling that schools with portable classrooms that do not go ics generally reflects the descriptive and pre- kills these bugs also forms cancer-causing com- away. Boone High School when my son attend- scriptive nature of the discipline. As an advo- pounds. ed had no fewer than 30 portables scattered all cate of a new approach I have invented some Luckily, enterprising food manufacturers and over the campus and the track. This is the norm terms and definitions to help ease the federal gov- processors have met this challenge with a great there. Go drive I-4 through Orlando any time ernment away from the shoals of insolvency. variety of healthful, delicious veggie burgers from 5 a.m. to 9 at night and it is hellish. Beware A universal catalyst is a more apt view of and soy dogs. what you ask for. money than the oft-proposed scarce-commodity These new foods don’t harbor nasty Please remember that if you cut services too ploy which is most often slept through. Ideally pathogens or cancer-causing compounds. They much, you end up with no service! money is also a scorecard for wealth. Money or don’t even carry cholesterol, saturated fats, Sprague Owings wealth may be found on-the-clock of mankind, drugs or pesticides. And they are available in the Yulee active, like water. But just as importantly money frozen food section of every supermarket. CAM CARDOW/THE OTTAWA CITIZEN or wealth may be found on-the-clock of geolog- This Fourth of July offers a great opportuni- Another ‘oops’ ical time, dormant, like ice. Any project to inno- ty to declare our independence from the meat vate or renovate starts with a dream but doesn’t industry and to share wholesome veggie burg- Another opinion letter seems to be a little end with the last payment on associated loans. ers and soy dogs with our family and friends. misleading or short on facts. Time is needed before any review can be carried Jacob Frazzio In the letter titled “Un-fond memories” (June out and time is needed to allow the acquired Jacksonville
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8A WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2009 NEWS News-Leader Wonders never cease: Wild mink on the beach
onders never up tree. It ing photos as it emerged cov- cease. The looked like ered with sand. longer I patrol something By now the mink knew I W the natural areas alive, but was there, and once or twice of Amelia Island the more I what? nearsightedly stared at me as feel like I am discovering Then the I tried to keep to a nonthreat- more “layers of the onion” blob moved. ening distance. For the most that surrounds us. Just one Immediately part, though, the mink was walk on the beach yields sur- I recognized just foraging for small prey prises for everyone. But after the long, and not seeming very con- dozens of dawn walks, I’m WILD furry shape cerned about me at all. still not surprised when I find WAYS of a mink, Finally, the mink took shel- something new. Surprised, right there ter under an overhanging no, but delighted – yes, of in front of bank, and I ventured even course! Pat me on the closer to try to get more pho- Nothing, though, can top Foster-Turley beach. I am tos. This time I got close A mink surveys the delight I felt on a recent aware that enough to hear that chortling his world from a beach stroll at Fort Clinch mink live in our area. People growl, a threat warning, as sandy hole along a State Park. It was just past have seen them around the the mink faced me down from beach embank- dawn and instead of walking city marina, and my husband its cornered position. Enough ment in Fort from the North End beach once saw on crossing was enough. Time to leave Clinch State Park, parking lot to the Fort Clinch Jasmine Street near the the mink alone. above. Right, he pier and turning back, I decid- Egans Creek Greenway. On As I walked down the forages for sand ed to keep walking another various nearby islands Carl beach toward my car, I forgot crabs on the mile or so up the beach all the Watson has pointed out tracks that I was tired. Tired, heck! I beach. way to the fort. that were most likely mink, was euphoric! My thoughts PHOTOS BY Along the way, I kept too. were full of this wild mink and PAT FOSTER-TURLEY watch for the least terns now But hearing about them is another mink, “Marvin, the FOR THE NEWS-LEADER nesting again above the dune one thing. Seeing one right in Minkman,” as I called him line in an area posted with front of me is another. I quick- years ago at Marine World signs to protect their nearly ly rustled to get my camera Africa USA. Marvin was tame invisible eggs from human focused and snapped a shot, and we used him for educa- interlopers. The Wilsons fully expecting the mink to tional demonstrations. I plovers that had hatched out spot me and run away. But it always felt sorry for this in this section of beach a didn’t spot me, or if it did, it active clever little life form number of weeks ago were didn’t seem to care. stuck in a cage and nearly still in juvenile plumage but For precious minutes I fol- every day I let Marvin loose looking more and more like lowed the mink down the in my office and happily lis- adults. Here and there a tur- beach, shooting photos now tened to his gleeful chortles tle nest was evident, laughing and again as it perused the as he explored the nooks and gulls watched me warily as I escarpment line looking for crannies of my office and WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 Acupuncture strode on by and the resident food. Grasshoppers and crabs played his pounce game with $95 A PERSON great blue heron flew ahead were in abundance along the me on the floor. The Golf Club of Amelia helps us to hear the of me up the beach. All this bank and the little mink had Having a captive tame at Summer Beach busy-ness of the was great, of course, but not no problem filling his mouth mink is one thing, but the NOT JUST ANOTHER unexpected. I’ve seen these with these small prey items. A thrill of following a wild mink various species many times, GOLF TOURNAMENT!! mind, thus to marked turtle nest was near- is an experience of even high- on many other beach walks, by, holding a reservoir of er magnitude. These little observe it. all part of the circle of life that tasty turtle eggs, but the otter-cousins are secretive TEE-OFF FOR BOOKS makes Amelia Island a great mink kept going past it, along and mostly nocturnal and few The Amelia Island Book Festival reaches more A step closer to place to explore. the bank, catching crabs. people ever get to see one in than 6000 children in Nassau County Schools and Coming back from the offers a Writers’ Workshop and Readers’ Festival detachment, we are Every now and then the the wild. But see one I did, for book lovers of all ages. Now in its 9th year! fort, getting hot and tired and mink climbed up a sandy right here on our island. The Books change lives! able to be more wishing my car was not so far berm and disappeared face pictures tell the story. Enjoy! away, I noticed something first into a ghost crab hole. It Pat Foster-Turley is a zoolo- effective with less strange. A smallish brown was easy to sneak up on the gist on Amelia Island. Contact effort. blob that was not there on my mink when it was in a hole with nature questions and way up the beach now was on and I waited with my telepho- observations. the sand near a large washed to trained on the hole, shoot- [email protected] February 11-13 - 2010 Acupuncture Center www.ameliaislandbookfestival.com of Fernandina For more information contact Shelly Anderson – [email protected] or 556-6234 NLPSA (904) 277-2050 Visit yourLOCAL news source on-linefbnewsleader.com BBUSINESSUSINESS CARDCARD BILLBOBILLBOARDARD
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WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2009 NEWS News-Leader 9A NEW FIREFIGHTER
Nassau County Fire Rescue has added a new firefighter/para- medic to the roster. Brett Louis started May 18, and was engaged in a pinning ceremony held on May 22. He completed the state mandated firefighter course in 2005 and obtained his paramedic certificate in 2008. The Louis family in atten- dance included Rachel Carney, sister; Clark Louis, brother; Andrea Louis, mother; and Spencer Louis, brother. Louis will be stationed at Station 50 in Callahan.” SUBMITTED Store, handle gasoline safely
Many of us must store some electricity, oil or gas; anything • Never use gasoline inside • Only fill portable gasoline gasoline around our homes to that contains a pilot light; or the home or as a cleaning agent. containers outdoors. Place the operate lawnmowers, genera- anything that can produce a • Clean up spills promptly container on the ground before tors, tillers, chainsaws and so spark. and discard clean-up materials filling and never fill containers on. But if stored improperly, a • Store gasoline outside properly. inside a vehicle or in the bed fire or explosion could result, your house, in a garage or shed. • Do not smoke when han- of a pick-up truck. destroying the house and caus- Keep gas in a tightly closed, dling gasoline. • Follow all manufacturers’ ROBERT FIEGE/NEWS-LEADER ing injury or death. metal or plastic container specif- • Never use gasoline in instructions when using elec- Smoke pours Friday from a three-story house on Gasoline is a highly volatile ically made for gasoline. Don’t place of kerosene or to light the tronic devices (those with bat- Spring Tide Lane. Damage was estimated at liquid, and its vapors can be use milk jugs or other bottles. barbecque grill. teries or connected to an elec- $350,000. ignited easily by a spark, flame • Keep the minimum • When you are fueling your trical outlet) near gasoline. or other hot object. There are amount of gas you need for your car, don’t get back into and then • Have a fire extinguisher dangers which can be present- mower or other tools and let out of the car. Static electricity marked for “B” type fires (gaso- ed by the improper handling machinery cool before refueling may spark a fire from the line and other flammable liq- 3 pet dogs saved and storage of gasoline and it. vapors. uids). Know how to use it. other flammable materials. Nassau County Fire Rescue offers some safe ways to handle from house fire and store gasoline. • Keep gasoline out of chil- dren’s sight and reach. Children Fire and smoke damage image residence,” said Cooper. should never handle gasoline. are estimated to have caused “The firewall held throughout • If fire does start while han- $350,000 damage to a home extreme fire conditions and dling gasoline, do not attempt to and personal contents in the saved the valuable home next extinguish the fire or stop the 95000 block of Spring Tide door.” flow of gasoline. Leave the area Lane on Amelia Island. The home is currently immediately and call for help. Nassau County Fire uninhabitable until repairs are • Do not use or store gaso- Rescue responded to a report conducted. line near anything that runs on of smoke about 6:15 p.m. Engine 20 arrived within two minutes to find heavy smoke coming from the roof and 1 HOUR FACIAL eaves of a three-story resi- www.hookedonfacials.com $65 dence with light smoke com- ing from the front door, the fire department reported. Gift Cert. Online “All of the eastside units and a unit from Callahan 491-6869 were dispatched as was Fer- Come in where it is COOL! nandina Beach Fire Depart- ment, who provided mutual aid with Engine 102,” said Fire Featuring: In House Made Chief Chuck Cooper. “No one Roast Beef, Corned Beef, Pastrami was at home at the time of & Carolina Style Pulled Pork occurrence and while fire- Serving fighting operations were being conducted firefighters search- PRIME RIB DINNER ed and rescued three dogs Thursdays 5pm-8pm from the residence without For faster service le injury.” please call ahead mmer Salads Availab The fire was contained to 261-0008 Su the third floor until it was extinguished. Open: The home had smoke 11am-6pm damage throughout. The Mon-Sat cause of the fire is under inves- The Stillwell Team tigation. Located: “This 5,200-square-foot Directly across the street from Fred’s exclusive home overlooking $839,999 MLS#:49554 Gracious "Southern the marsh was built in 2003 17-B S. 8th St. www.fernandeli.com Living" styled home within walking distance to and had a firewall built the beach. Family room w/sliding pocket doors between the adjacent mirror- opening to pool area. Gourmet kitchen boasts custom cherry cabinets, center island and wine chiller. Dining room has added area for your The News Leader Announces china hutch. Study/Office w/double glass doors for privacy. Enjoy endless hot water w/Rennai the Publication of system. Pool is heated by both gas & electricity A Pictorial History w/low maintenance salt water system. of Fernandina Beach Featuring Your Family Photographs
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10A WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2009 NEWS News-Leader POLICE REPORT 2 hurt in
This was written by Jason man before tripping him up and Moneygram, both of which told in Yulee; Christopher Larry I Earl Reese Harris, 65, Yurgartis of the News-Leader heading outside. him they were aware of the Roe, 19, of 940749 Nassauville 2256 SR 200, #25, Yulee, June separate from oral and written reports by Smith was taken to the scam. Road in Nassauville; and Aaron 26, violation of probation – sex- the Nassau County Sheriff’s Nassau County Jail after receiv- The victim then called Seth Thomas, 21, of 732 Old ual battery. Office, the city of Fernandina ing X-rays at Baptist Medical Fabcon Incorporated at a num- Amelia Ave., Lot 12 in I Travis Rayshon Ewing, stabbings Beach Police Department and Center Nassau, which revealed ber he found on the Internet Fernandina Beach were each 30, 96359 Mount Zion Loop other agencies. Arrest indicates a contusion on his right thumb. and learned it was a construc- charged with three counts of Road, Fernandina Beach, June JASON YURGARTIS suspicion of a crime, not guilt. The fiancée, who authorities tion company and that its burglary of a structure or con- 26, grand theft. News-Leader Anyone with information later found out is deaf and suf- lawyers were investigating the veyance and three counts of I Lorene Thompson about criminal activity can con- fers from poor eyesight, was scam. petit theft. Biggins, 63, 45157 Brown St., Two men were stabbed tact the Fernandina Beach transported to the hospital No arrests have been made, Fernandina Beach Police Callahan, June 26, withholding over the weekend in unrelat- Police Department at 277-7342 where he was treated for a dis- but the man provided the were first on the scene after an information to obtain a con- ed incidents; one involved an or the Nassau County Sheriff’s located shoulder and a cut on deputy handling the case with officer patrolling the subdivi- trolled substance. argument between two broth- Office anonymously by calling his head that required staples. most of the paperwork he sion saw a blue two-door Ford I Walter Earl Coppedge, 47, ers who live together, the 225-0147 in Yulee and received and the case is pend- parked in the road with no 75520 Johnson Lake Road, other an argument at a bar- Fernandina Beach or 879-2136 ing further investigation. lights on and a person nearby. Yulee, June 26, failure to appear becue. in Callahan, Hilliard and Job scam As he approached the vehicle, for driving while license is sus- According to police, Bryceville. The “We Tip” pro- An unemployed Fernandina the lights turned on and the pended or revoked (habitual Ramon Osario, 23, was stab- gram – 1-800-78CRIME – also Beach resident was the victim Truck in ocean vehicle drove away, at which offender). bed by his brother, Rueben allows callers to leave anony- of an apparent con game involv- The Nassau County time the officer turned on his I Tambala Antoinique Osario-Rodriguez, 29, about mous tips. ing a job search website and Sheriff’s Office was called to emergency lights and pulled Hartley, 31, 85272 Miner Road, 2:45 a.m. Saturday following the state’s unemployment 1940 Lewis St. at the American the car over. Yulee, June 25, sale of a con- an argument that began at a office. Beach beach access June 22 to The suspects told the offi- trolled substance, dispensing friend’s house on Starlight Battery arrest According to a Nassau help with a disabled vehicle. cer they were “just driving prescription drugs without a Lane in Yulee, continued on Corey Franklin Smith, 33, County Sheriff’s Office report, According to an incident around,” according to an inci- license. the ride home and culminat- of 725 South 15th St., the victim had signed up for report, authorities discovered dent report, but further ques- I Letroy Lamar Doles, 20, ed when things turned phys- Fernandina Beach, was arrest- unemployment benefits and the caller had driven his truck tioning revealed the group was Jacksonville, June 25, Duval ical at their Lime Street apart- ed for aggravated domestic bat- was utilizing a website called below the high tide mark on burglarizing vehicles for gas County warrant for violation of ment in Fernandina Beach. tery about 8:23 p.m. June 28 snagajob.com, both of which the beach, causing it to get money, police said. probation – grand theft. The only witness was the following an altercation with his required him to volunteer per- stuck in a patch of soft sand Aaron Thomas said I David Thomas Beard, 26, friend, who drove the two mother’s fiancée. sonal information which author- and burying it up to its frame. Senesac, the driver, and Roe, Jacksonville, June 25, grand home, and he could not say Fernandina Beach Police ities believe was compromised. At the man’s request a tow who police say originally fled theft, criminal mischief, uttering what the argument was were called to the home and The victim received an unso- truck was called to retrieve the the scene, had committed sev- forged checks, defrauding an about. But he told police he found Smith standing in the licited letter in the mail from a vehicle but before it arrived the eral vehicle burglaries in the innkeeper. saw the brothers begin driveway with scratched and company calling itself Fabcon tide rose and waves threatened area within a 30-minute period I Andy Ricky Brown, 47, punching each other, then bloody hands. According to an Incorporated offering him a job to overtake the truck as water while the others waited in the Jacksonville, June 25, grand said Osario-Rodriguez went arrest report, Smith’s mother as a mystery shopper. He also began to rise to the bottom of vehicle, according to the police theft. into the kitchen, grabbed an said her son was irate because received a check for $3,980 to its doors. At that time, the report. I Jeffery Theodore object and came at his broth- he couldn’t find his belongings, deposit to use as a mystery deputy and detective on scene After learning that burgla- Beckwith Jr., 40, Jacksonville, er. The victim then stumbled began using profanity toward shopper to evaluate the servic- took action and pulled the vehi- ries had taken place elsewhere, June 22, violation of probation – to the door where he was her, then punched her fiancée es of Wal-Mart and cle from the water before it was including the Lakewood subdi- burglary to a dwelling. seen bleeding and was taken until he fell to the ground after Moneygram. He deposited the lost. vision, the Fernandina Beach I John Thomas Carlisle, 29, to the Baptist Medical Center he asked Smith to stop scream- check into his bank account, There was no damage to the Police officer turned the case Jacksonville, June 22, violation Nassau emergency room by ing. withdrew the money and car- vehicle and the man was able to over to the Nassau County of probation – two counts of the witness. Smith allegedly continued ried on with evaluations of the drive off the beach without inci- Sheriff’s Office, which sent a grand theft, burglary of a struc- Ramon Osario was diag- the assault until his mother was businesses as instructed. dent. deputy to the scene. ture or conveyance, nosed with a collapsed lung able to pull him off and call 911. Some time later, he received Roe admitted to committing I John Robuskie Sallas, 37, and taken to Shands Jackson- The fight continued until the another letter that said he had 10 to 12 automobile burglaries 27517 Swearingen Road, ville. Osario-Rodriguez was two were once again separated won a $250,000 prize. The letter Burglary arrests and showed the deputy a bush Hilliard, June 23, burglary, later located and arrested and and Smith stood outside the included a check for $4,991 to Five men were arrested on where he had hidden some of criminal mischief. booked at the Nassau County home until police arrived. aid him in paying a “Non- charges of burglary and theft the stolen items while trying to I Richard James Sitman, 38, Jail for aggravated domestic Smith told police that his Canadian Residential Tax,” June 28 inside the Pirates Bay elude police, the report said. 628 South Eighth St., battery. mother’s fiancée tried to choke insurance and delivery charges subdivision after allegedly Several items were found in Fernandina Beach, June 23, vio- The second stabbing hap- him twice, after which Smith for the prize money. breaking into several vehicles. the car, on the suspects and in lation of probation – driving pened about 1:20 a.m. Sunday punched him in the face, then At this point the victim felt Daniel Edward Minahan 18, the bushes including a cell while license is suspended or at 96174 O’Neil-Scott Road. four or five more times as the he was being scammed. He ver- of 86133 Red Holly Place in phone, an iPod, a wallet, loose revoked (habitual offender). The Nassau County Sher- man came at him. Smith said he ified with his bank that the Yulee; Jonathan Wade Thomas, change and two pairs of sun- I Robert Emmett Tinker, iff’s Office responded to a call then headed for the front door check had cleared, then con- 18, of 85064 Patches Lane in glasses. 40, 28221 Charity Drive, at Baptist Medical Center and dodged a kick from the tacted Wal-Mart and Yulee; Timothy James Senesac, All of the men were taken Hilliard, June 24, aggravated Nassau, where deputies 18, of 85279 Wilson Neck Road to the Nassau County Jail and battery. spoke to a witness who drove their vehicle was taken to the I James Wayne Aspinwall, the victim, 53-year-old Lavar- sheriff’s office impound lot. 27, 54093 Shirley Drive, ina Lee Mitchell, to the emer- Callahan, June 24, obtaining or gency room. The witness told Felony arrests attempting to obtain a con- police the victim and 44-year- I Calvin Ellis Gordon, 16, trolled substance by fraud. old Reginal Leonard Baker 45253 Mickler St., Callahan, I Arsene Joseph Marchand, had an argument at the bar- June 29, burglary with assault 35, 113 South 11th St., becue that turned physical or battery. Fernandina Beach, June 24, when Baker stabbed Mitchell I Samantha Elizabeth Little, robbery, false imprisonment. with a pocketknife. 24, 1468 Robin Hood Drive, I Jonathan Jerome Owens, Mitchell suffered internal DON’T LITTER Fernandina Beach, June 28, 29, 1315 Beech St., Fernandina injuries and was flown by air grand retail theft. Beach, June 24, possession of ambulance to Shands Jack- I Thomas Arthur Nelson, cocaine, possession of less than sonville, where he was listed 44, Jacksonville, sale of a con- 20 grams of marijuana – Owens in fair condition Tuesday. Spay or Neuter trolled substance, possession failed to keep his end of a The suspect was later of a controlled substance. deferred arrest agreement from found at his home at 96071 I Kellie Elizabeth Hall, 24, April 29 and was booked into Mt. Zion Loop in Yulee along 85035 Eady Lane, Yulee, June the Nassau County Jail, accord- with a pocketknife matching 27, grand theft, dealing in stolen ing to the police report. a witness description, accord- A PUBLIC SERVICE property, possession of less I Richard Christensen, 44, ing to a police report. ANNOUNCMENT BY THE NEWS-LEADER than 20 grams. Waycross, Ga., June 24, viola- Baker was arrested and tion of probation – sale of booked in the Nassau County cannabis. Jail for aggravated battery [email protected] with a deadly weapon.
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12A WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2009 NEWS News-Leader Deputies shoot Yulee man FINALLY, IT BLOOMS after domestic incident
JASON YURGARTIS because she didn’t find a job it at deputies. According to a News-Leader earlier in the day. She said police report, the deputies and things escalated at the Dubose a sergeant on the scene, who A Yulee man was in fair con- home, where the two live with were all in uniform, identified dition Tuesday at a Jacksonville the suspect’s parents, when themselves as law enforcement hospital after he was shot early Stephen Dubose began pulling officers and commanded him Friday morning by Nassau her hair and poking her with to put down the gun. Fernando County Sheriff’s Office his index finger, then poured Dubose then pointed the gun deputies. milk and salt on her. When she at the sergeant, who dove to the The sheriff’s office said tried to leave the Yulee resi- ground damaging his stun gun Fernando Dubose, 44, was shot dence, he threw a steel-toe shoe and flashlight, the report said. after he pointed a rifle in the at her, striking her in the lower Two unidentified deputies direction of deputies during a right side of her back, an inci- then fired at Dubose, striking domestic violence investigation dent report said. him once in the abdomen. After involving his son at approxi- After speaking with the vic- being struck he entered the mately 4:30 a.m. tim, deputies went to back to home, then reappeared at the The incident began when Yulee to talk to Stephen Dubose front of the home soon after and deputies responded to a 911 call about the domestic violence surrendered to deputies, about 3:08 a.m. reporting a battery allegations. They according to the sheriff’s office. domestic battery at 852760 US were greeted at the door by the A search revealed the rifle in 17 North in Yulee, and were suspect’s mother, Debra the bedroom of the home. subsequently dispatched to Dubose, according to a press Fernando Dubose was taken 1973 Palm Drive in Fernandina release. into custody and transported to Beach where the victim sought While advising her that they Shands Jacksonville. He was refuge. needed to speak to her son, the booked at the hospital on The victim said her father of the suspect, Fernando Saturday for aggravated assault boyfriend and the father of her Dubose, came from the rear of on a law enforcement officer, child, Stephen Dubose, started the home holding a flashlight, resisting an officer with vio- a physical altercation with her brandishing a rifle and pointing lence, both felonies, and improp- er exhibition of a firearm, a mis- demeanor. DON’T LITTER Stephen Dubose was located in the residence and booked into the Nassau County Jail on JASON YURGARTIS/NEWS-LEADER SPAY~ NEUTER Friday for domestic battery, a Almadean Williams and her dog Gypsy pose in the backyard of Williams’ Stanley misdemeanor. He was released Drive home next to a century plant that recently bloomed. The plant’s name is on $1,502 bond on Saturday and A Public Service Announcement by The News-Leader derived from its habit of blooming infrequently. After it dies it re-grows itself from ordered to have no contact with shoots formed at its base. The plant is indigenous to Mexico and is rare in North the victim. Donovan (son #5) and his girlfriend flew in Father’s Day weekend to Florida and Williams said this is the first time in the two years she’s lived at her surprise me. Ashley (a nurse) had never been to Florida so she was excit- [email protected] current home that she’s seen it bloom. ed all weekend. She wasn't too thrilled about the heat, bugs or fiddler crabs but wanted to be sure I showed her a CROCAGATOR. Yes, you read that right! Come by, the coffee is on. Home Portraits HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY JULY 4TH DEERTRACKS
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2009 NEWS-LEADER / FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA PIRATES VS. HORNETS Open Water Challenge is on again The 2009 Ed Gaw Amelia Island Open Water Challenge, originally scheduled for May but postponed by the weather, will take place July 18 at 8:30 a.m. The event, sanctioned by U.S. Masters Swimming, offers a 5K and a one-mile open water swim. Both events are open to USMS and USA Swimming reg- istrants. All swimmers must be registered with USMS or USA Swimming ($17 on-deck regis- tration). Entry fees are $30 through July 10 and $40 afterwards. All pre-registrants receive an event T-shirt, swim cap and other items. Deck entries will receive a T-shirt on an as-available basis. Participation is limited to 300 swimmers. Awards will be given to the overall top three male and female finishers and to the top finisher in each age group. Race finish area and check- in are at Main Beach at the intersection of Fletcher and Atlantic avenues. Check-in begins and 7 a.m. City of Fernandina Beach staff and other drivers will pro- vide transportation for all par- ticipants to the starting points of the race at the Jasmine Street (one-mile) and Simmons Road (5K) beach accesses. There will be a course briefing prior to the start of the swims. Race starting and ending points may be altered for safety reasons at the discretion of race officials. There will be a 2.5-hour limit for racers to complete either course. Check-in at the finish line is mandatory for all racers. The safety of the swimmers will be a priority. There will be Coast Guard Auxiliary boats and lifeguards on the water for protection. EMTs and life- guards will also be on the PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER beach. The 2009-10 Pirates and Hornets are in action this summer, polishing their skills An awards ceremony and for the upcoming high school basketball season. The Pirates hosted the Yulee breakfast will be provided to Hornets Thursday at Fernandina Beach High School, the second meeting between all participants at the race finish the two teams this summer. The Pirates, who went 27-3 and made it to the playoffs area, Main Beach Park. Non- last season, lost two seniors but gained another player, Sean Jowers, above left, who swimmers must pay $6 for the transferred from Bishop Kenny for his senior season. The Hornets also have a new- breakfast. comer in freshman Derrick “Shocka” Henry, above right. Top left, Yulee’s Jarell Entry forms are available at Mitchell defends the basket as FBHS’s Terin Dallas takes a shot. Left, Yulee’s www.fbfl.us. For information, Antario Rainey goes one-on-one with Pirate Christopher Keffer. Fernandina hosts contact Scott Mikelson at 277- University Christian and Trinity Christian Thursday with games beginning at 6 p.m. 7350 or [email protected] or Providence and Raines travel to Fernandina Monday, starting at 6 p.m. Chris Gaw at [email protected]. No. 1 from start to finish SAILFISH WIN AGAIN would be a very tall task he preseason col- game gap name into the search bar on lege football maga- left by the Youtube.com, watch the zines are making talented highlights and you will likely T their way onto store Percy agree with the eerie resem- shelves and, as most expect- Harvin. blance. Whether that resem- ed, the University of Florida Not blance transfers to the grass is the popular pick to run the many, how- of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium table and claim its second ever, are will be a topic bounced straight national champi- talking around water coolers until onship. But can the Gators about the the Gators kick off in become just the second mod- void that September ... ern wire-to-wire No. 1 team? the Gators Former University of Notre Dame did it in SPORTS will have to Florida QB Chris Leak, who 1943. Army did it in 1945. TALK fill in its helped lead the Gators to the Florida State did it in 1999. wide 2006 National Championship, As talented and loaded as the JOHN L. receivers is now part of the Canadian 2009 Gators appear to be — CRAWFORD corps to Football League’s Montreal Florida returns Tim Tebow replace not Alouettes. Leak, who despite on offense, enough said, and only Harvin not being drafted spent time a ridiculous number of defen- but also Louis Murphy. On on the rosters of Kansas City SUBMITTED PHOTOS sive players — taking their paper, the Gators appear a lit- and Chicago in 2007 and Jessica Schwec swims to seventh place in the open 100-yard freestyle June 20 for the expected preseason No. 1 tle shaky in the deep threat 2008 respectively, is listed as McArthur Family YMCA Sailfish. Results, 3B. ranking all the way through department. the Alouettes’ fourth-string the national title game While David Nelson really quarterback. unscathed might be border- came out of his shell last sea- Montreal’s starter, former line impossible. son, the senior-to-be is ex- Utah State quarterback YMCA Sailfish defeat Bullets, Rays Does that mean Florida pected to fill a Dallas Baker- Anthony Calvillo, appears to can’t win a BCS champion- type role as more of a have a firm grasp on his job, With two wins under the McArthur YMCA ship just because it opens the possession receiver. And considering his 69 percent Sailfish swim team’s belt, the team is off to a season in the top spot? Abso- sophomore Deonte completion percentage and great start this season. On June 20, the Sailfish lutely not, because eight Thompson seems to have 43 touchdown passes from a hosted the Baker Bullets and St. Augustine teams have done it since potential to be a field stretch- year ago. Former Iowa QB Rays. 1950. But it is unlikely that er but he hasn’t really had a Brad Banks is listed as sec- The Bullets and the Rays were ready for a the Gators will hold onto No. chance to be “the” guy. ond-string and former good race, but they did not expect the Sailfish 1 from the beginning until Sure, Riley Cooper has Florida State QB Adrian to be so eager for another win. the end. tremendous speed but he McPherson, who might be “With the team stronger this year, great While Florida appears to missed the spring for base- best remembered for the things are going to happen. We had many have the personnel to be a ball and is coming off a knee 2003 gambling scandal at unexpected amazing races (that) weekend,” wire-to-wire champ, the sub- injury. So one would have to FSU, is listed as third-string. Coach Mary Donn Bowman said. jectivity that goes into the believe that head coach You can bet (pun intend- Paul Borgman dominated the 11-12 boys current polling system (a Urban Meyer and company ed) that Leak has his work 50-yard butterfly. LeAnna Middleton competes in the 50- ticked off sweater-vest-wear- won’t expect him to step up cut out to progress up the It was a one-two photo finish in the eight- yard freestyle. ing coach might vote Florida and be a game breaker from Montreal depth chart. With and-under girls 25-yard freestyle with Ciera down to anonymously smack the get-go. There just isn’t a that said, at least he’s on a Wilcox breaking a three-year record with a the SEC), makes such an guy who will line up on the roster. The Edmonton 16.99 and Taylor Radcliffe two-tenths behind smashing the three-year-old six-and-under 25- expectation a little gung-ho ... edge for the Gators and Eskimos said goodbye to her with a 17.19. yard butterfly record with a 28.72. Speaking of the Gators scare anyone. Leak’s former college team- The eight-and-under girls medley relay As the meet came to a conclusion, the and their national title The X-Factor might be mate, RB Ciatrick Fason, team (Taylor Radcliffe, Bridgette DeLille, Sailfish were on top with a big win. chances, Florida running incoming freshman Andre during their final cut. Ciera Wilcox and Haylie Wallace) team set a It was a great day for the Sailfish once backs Jeff Demps and Chris Debose, whom many com- John L. Crawford’s column new team and pool record with a 1:33.25. again, proving the Sailfish is the fastest fish in Rainey will be expected to fill pare to Harvin based on his appears Wednesdays. E-mail Sofia Dupee had a day of personal best the pool. 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2B WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2009 SPORTS News-Leader STINGRAYS’ FINALE SPORTS SHORTS First Surf clinic July 11 course will take runners across the Main Street and Acosta bridges. Following the race, First Surf is a surfing clinic catered to a block party and awards ceremony will be underprivileged children (adults too) who, held at Hemming Plaza. Prize money will be without this event would never be able to awarded to the top three men and women, experience what surfing is all about. The First overall. Participants can also enjoy free food Surf will be held July 11 at the Sliders beach and drinks, free beer, T-shirts and live music. access from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will Race registration prior to July 11 is $20, feature lessons in water safety, board eti- July 12-17 is $25 and $30 on event day. Visit quette and surfing. There will be raffles, give- any 1st Place Sports location or aways, music and food. www.1stplacesports.com. The event is sponsored by Cafe Karibo, Crossfit Amelia Island, Pipeline Surf Shop, Driftwood Surf Shop, P5 Productions and Soccer referee course offered Freak Traction. To register for the event, visit The following soccer clubs are hosting the Cafe Karibo to receive a release form. For Grade 8 (entry level) referee course. Visit information, e-mail [email protected]. http://fsr-inc.com/ Welcome.aspx to register. Contact Mike Goodman, director of coaching of Amelia Island Youth Soccer, at PHOTOS BY RENÉE JOST AND LAURA BEASLEY/SPECIAL Baseball, softball lessons [email protected] with questions. Perfect describes Team Fernandina Stingrays’ 2009 swim season. The team boasted a Baseball and softball lessons are being perfect 6-0 record. The Stingrays hooked the Magnolia Point Marlins 815-270, their • Greater Arlington Soccer from 10 a.m. to offered by Coach Shelly Hall for ages five to 3 p.m. July 25, from 1-4 p.m. July 26 and from largest point margin of the season, in their final outing Saturday. Josh Reeve, Chris high school. Call 583-0377 for information. Azar, Johnathan Azar and Joseph Bustabad took advantage of one last opportunity to 6-8 p.m. Aug. 3 (test night) at Grace Lutheran shine and broke the team record in the 200-yard medley relay. Mary Kate Kaywork Church, 12200 McCormick Rd., Jacksonville. improved her time in the 50-yard butterfly event by one second to break teammate Junior lifeguard program • First Coast Soccer Club from 9 a.m. to 2 Corinne Priest’s previous record. Although the regular season is complete, there is Nassau County Ocean Rescue is offering p.m. Aug. 1, from 1-6 p.m. Aug. 2 (test day) at still more swimming to come. The Stingrays will continue to practice for the River City a junior lifeguard program through July 29 on Kumon Math & Reading Center, 13947 Beach Championships July 24-26 in Jacksonville. “Awesome” Megan Combs, left, pulls out Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 Blvd. Ste. 109, Jacksonville. first place in the breaststroke. Michaela Irish, right, shows her prowess in the breast- a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Peters Point. Call (904) • Westside Soccer Club from 8:30 a.m. to stroke, taking second individually and first in the medley relay with teammates Zoe 316-7929 for information. 3 p.m. Aug. 8 and from 1-4:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at Reyes, Mary Kate Kaywork and Julia Hernandez. Venetia Terrace Baptist Church (by Westside Soccer fields), 5284 118 Street, Jacksonville. Sailing Club meets • Creeks Soccer Club from 10 a.m. to 3 The Amelia Island Sailing Club meets the p.m. Aug. 15 and from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 16 first Tuesday at the Kraft Athletic Club. Social (test day) at Veterans Park (Creeks Soccer hour is at 6:30 p.m; meeting is at 7:30 p.m. complex), 1332 Veterans Parkway, Call Commodore Charlie Steinkamp at 261- Jacksonville. 5213 or visit www.ameliaislandsailing.org. • Jacksonville Soccer Club from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 22 and from 1-6 p.m. Aug. 23 Register for soccer (test night) at Chuck Rogers soccer park behind First Christian Church of Jacksonville, Amelia Island Youth Soccer registration for 11924 San Jose Rd., Jacksonville. the fall season will be held from 10 a.m. to noon July 11 at the concession stand at the soccer fields on Bailey Road. Fees are $85 Zumba classes for the first child, $80 for the second and $75 • Kinderstudios, 1897 Island Walkway. Call for the third. Copy of birth certificate for first- Alexandra Carroll at 415-0954. First-year Stingray Ben Mallory, above, shows his natural swimming ability, taking first time players is required at registration. • Bean School of Dance, 25 N. Third St. in the butterfly event. Putting on their game faces before taking first in the 11-18 med- Paperwork and fee must be in the club’s pos- Call 261-DANC. ley relay are Dakota Lawrence, Conner Lawrence, Patrick Croft and Jacob Seidel, session for registration to be complete. • A Chance To Dance, 474378 SR200. Call below right. Head Coach Bob and “Miss” Beckie Christian celebrate their 25th wed- Once the teams are filled, all others will be 753-3407 or email [email protected]. ding anniversary poolside during the meet. placed on a waiting list. Players will be taken • Anytime Fitness, 463646 SR 200 Suite 4 from the list to fill any other teams. Register at in Yulee. Call 225-8400 or visit www.anytime- www.aiysoccer.com. Call Raquel at 753-0602. fitness.com. • Club 14 Fitness, 1114 South 14th St., Independence Day 5K Run Fernandina Beach. Call 261-0557. The Independence Day 5K and Kids Fun Run (one-mile) will be held July 4 at Amelia Yoga classes Island Plantation (Health and Fitness parking • Y Yoga, 961687-201E Gateway Blvd., lot). Registration is from 7-7:45 a.m. Pre-reg- offers a stretch and strengthening class, istration until noon July 3. Fees are $10 for pilates, yin, yoga core ball, yoga for longevity, children under 10 and $20 for everyone else. beach yoga and basic yoga. Call 415-9642. Partial proceeds benefit the Nassau Humane • Dome Healing Center, 5024 First Coast Society. Call Sean at 277-5193. Hwy., offers Sivananda/Amrit style yoga for all levels and meditation and relaxation classes. Fernandina Beach Pop Warner For information, call 277-3663 or visit dome- healingcenter.com. Fernandina Beach Pop Warner is holding • Anytime Fitness, 463646 SR 200 Suite 4 registration for football and cheerleading in Yulee. Call 225-8400 or visit www.anytime- Saturdays in July (except July 4) from 10 a.m. fitness.com. to noon at the field house on South 11th • Island Rejuvacations offers yoga and Street. Registration fees are $125 and $100 lunch at Nassau Health Foods, 833 T.J. TFS SWIM MEET RESULTS for each additional sibling. Copy of birth certifi- Courson Road. Call 277-3158. cate and 50 percent of fees are required at • Go Yoga, Inc. offers Power Vinyasa at registration. Visit www.leaguelineup.com/ MPST 270 at TFS 815 Kaywork, 30.67; 2. Zoe Reyes, 32.06; 3. 25-yard freestyle: 1. Paul Brown, Bean School of Dance, 25 N. Third St. Call June 27 Michaela Irish, 32.73; 4. Megan Combs, 18.35; 2. Dylan Hernandez, 18.39; 3. fbpwa or contact Chrisie Oliver at 277-9660. (904) 335-0539 or visit www.goyogainc.com. 33.60; 6. Julia Hernandez, 34.87; 8. Ali Cole Strain, 26.10; 4. Luke Libby, 29.23; New team records: Girls 11-12 50- Elwell, 39.21; 10. Emma Priest, 39.86; 5. Ibrahim Mreich, 30.14; 6. Hayden yard butterfly, Mary-Kate Kaywork; boys 11. Sydni Middaugh, 40.93; 12. Jackie Gomez, 34.31; 7. Nathan Pascual, Yulee Pop Warner 13-14 200-yard medley relay, Josh Lenard, 43.47. 36.44; 8. Harris Hamilton, 39.56. Fitness programs Reeve, Christopher Azar, Johnathan 100-yard freestyle: 1. Mary-Kate 50-yard freestyle: 1. Paul Brown, Yulee Pop Warner board meets at 7 p.m. Azar, Joseph Bustabad Kaywork, 1:08.74; 2. Julia Hernandez, 40.69; 2. Cole Strain, 59.67; 3. Ibrahim • Anytime Fitness, 463646 SR 200 Suite 4 “A” times: Aly Kaywork, 100 free, 50 1:18.20; 4. Emma Priest, 1:26.28. Mreich, 1:08.19; 4. Hayden Gomez, July 30 at the Yulee Sports Complex. Any chil- in Yulee, offers step and sculpt, strength train- fly and 50 free; Corinne Priest, 100 free, 50-yard backstroke: 1. Zoe Reyes, 1:10.03; 5. Nathan Pascual, 1:18.59. dren still interested in playing football or 50 fly and 50 free; Juliana Reeve, 25 fly; 39.45; 2. Michaela Irish, 39.99; 3. 25-yard backstroke: 1. Dylan ing and abs, body sculpt and step aerobics. Kaylynn Chauncey, 100 free and 50 Megan Combs, 41.41; 4. Ali Elwell, Hernandez, 27.00; 2. Cole Strain, 27.10; cheering should call 277-8136. Visit Call 225-8400 or visit www.anytimefitness. free; Summer Stanley-Pomm, 100 free 44.82; 5. Jade Beasley, 46.70; 9. Sydni 3. Hayden Gomez, 42.43; 4. Ibrahim www.yuleepopwarner.org. and 50 free Middaugh, 55.77. Mreich, 42.49; 5. Harris Hamilton, 43.11; com. FitKidz for ages 4-11 is also offered. Call “B” times: Camp Priest, 100 free, 50 50-yard breaststroke: 1. Megan 6. Nathan Pascual, 45.23. 699-5408 or e-mail [email protected]. back and 50 breast; Carmen Watson, Combs, 44.42; 2. Michaela Irish, 44.52; 25-yard breaststroke: 1. Paul • Club 14 Fitness, 1114 South 14th St., 50 back, 50 fly and 50 free; Christopher 3. Zoe Reyes, 45.89; 4. Emma Priest, Brown, 29.76. YMCA swim lessons Azar, 100 free; Conner Lawrence, 50 fly 47.89; 5. Julia Hernandez, 48.25; 6. 25-yard butterfly: 1. Luke Libby, The McArthur Family YMCA’s Learn to offers nutritional counseling, personal training, and 50 free; Dylan Hernandez, 25 free; Jade Beasley, 49.45; 8. Jackie Lenard, 31.27. group fitness and cycling, strength training Eve Thomas, 25 back and 25 fly; 1:13.81. Boys 9-10 Swim program involves personal safety, Johnathan Azar, 100 free; Joseph 50-yard butterfly: 1. Mary-Kate 50-yard freestyle: 1. Will Fletcher, stroke development, water sports and games, and cardio, childcare, juice bar, tanning and Bustabad, 50 free; Josh Reeve, 100 Kaywork, 33.20; 2. Jade Beasley, 44.08; 38.57; 2. Tom Mallory, 44.11; 3. Brendan saunas. Visit www.club14fitness.com. free, 50 fly and 100 breast; Juliana 3. Sydni Middaugh, 47.03; 4. Ali Elwell, Dunham, 1:08.42. personal growth and rescue with four different Reeve, 25 breast, 25 free and 100 IM; 49.01; 5. Jackie Lenard, 1:09.98. 100-yard freestyle: 1. Camp Priest, lesson choices: Mommy and Me for ages 6 • The McArthur Family YMCA, 1915 Kaylynn Chauncey, 100 breast; Lindsey 200-yard medley relay: 1. Zoe 1:19.91; 2. Will Fletcher, 1:26.76; 4. Tom Citrona Drive, offers various fitness programs. Adam, 50 free; Madeline Jarman, 100 Reyes, Michaela Irish, Mary-Kate Mallory, 1:47.15; 5. Brendan Twiggs, months to 3 years and group classes for ages free and 50 back; Mary-Kate Kaywork, Kaywork, Julia Hernandez, 2:35.22; 2. 1:51.68. 3-12 years with a guarantee of six classes; Call 261-1080. Visit www.firstcoastymca.org. 50 fly and 50 free; Patrick Croft, 50 free; Ali Elwell, Megan Combs, Jade Beasley, 50-yard backstroke: 1. Camp Priest, private and semi-private lessons for 6 months Programs are also offered in Yulee (call 225- Paul Brown, 50 free and 25 free; Rachel Emma Priest, 2:52.42. 43.29; 4. Tom Mallory, 49.19; 5. 2550) and Hilliard (call (904) 845-2733). Pittman, 100 free and 50 breast; Girls 13-14 Brendan Twiggs, 57.65; 6. Brendan to 99 years old and the amount of lessons Shannon Philo, 100 back, 50 fly and 50 50-yard freestyle: 1. Summer Dunham, 1:10.48. vary. Registration ends the Wednesday • Amelia Island Personal Fitness, Amelia free; Summer Stanley-Pomm, 100 Stanley-Pomm, 26.62; 2. Kaylynn 50-yard breaststroke: 1. Camp Parkway Medical Plaza, 2416 Lynndale Road, breast Chauncey, 27.11; 4. Corinne Priest, Priest, 47.11. before the class starts. Call 261-1080. Girls 6-and-under 27.72; 8. Michelle Manson, 33.40; 9. 50-yard butterfly: 1. Will Fletcher, Suite 100, is a personal training studio dedi- 25-yard freestyle: 1. Abby Thomas, Melissa Benner, 34.36; 11. Rene 48.77. cated to promoting lifelong health and fitness 20.29; 2. Marley Thomas, 34.29; 4. Pittman, 36.29; 13. Kayla Hernandez, Boys 10-and-under Avery Parkin, 41.81; 5. Kaitlyn Aarons, 38.91. 200-yard medley relay: 1. Tom YMCA skills camps through appropriate exercise and nutrition, 1:11.19. 100-yard freestyle: 1. Corinne Mallory, Camp Priest, Will Fletcher, Paul The McArthur Family YMCA is offering focusing on preventing diabetes, cancer and 25-yard backstroke: 1. Abby Priest, 58.75; 2. Summer Stanley- Brown, 3:13.04. Thomas, 26.77; 2. Avery Parkin, 45.92; Pomm, 1:00.05; 3. Kaylynn Chauncey, Boys 11-12 skills camps for ages of 6-15 with special heart disease. Call 261-0698 for information. 3. Marley Thomas, 54.66. 1:00.17; 7. Michelle Manson, 1:12.74; 50-yard freestyle: 2. Michael interests for the summer time. Camps include Girls 8-and-under 12. Rene Pittman, 1:20.34; 13. Rachel Combs, 35.14; 3. Robert Peters, 38.60; 25-yard freestyle: 1. Juliana Reeve, Branigan, 1:23.76; 14. Kayla 4. Josh Mazur, 40.42; 5. Graham Croft, basketball, soccer, golf, volleyball and football. Running camp 18.81; 2. Annabelle Rowland, 22.43; 3. Hernandez, 1:25.59. 40.64; 6. Matthew Brown, 40.66. All ages, dates, locations, times and fees Katelyn Nassar, 22.66; 4. Emily Pittman, 100-yard backstroke: 4. Michelle 100-yard freestyle: 1. Carson Nave, Reebok’s Mountain High Running Camp in vary between camps. Registration ends the 22.83; 5. Lauren Shelton, 26.53; Ryley Manson, 1:32.08; 7. Savannah Shelton, 1:16.25; 2. Michael Combs, 1:18.36; 3. Mars Hill, N.C., July 13-18 for middle and high Parkin, 28.29; 7. Faith Twiggs, 29.19; 8. 1:39.46; 8. Kayla Hernandez, 1:41.49; 9. Ben Mallory, 1:23.42; 4. Robert Peters, Wednesday before the camp begins. Visit the school cross country camp features great Emily Flint, 32.02; 9. Ashley Thomas, Rachel Branigan, 1:41.68; 10. Melissa 1:25.02; 5. Bradley Dunham, 1:26.79; 6. YMCA on Citrona Drive or call 261-1080. 45.34. Benner, 1:45.41. Graham Croft, 1:29.28. trails, free Reebok shoes and a staff of elite 50-yard freestyle: 1. Annabelle 100-yard breaststroke: 1. Summer 50-yard backstroke: 2. Ben Mallory. Rowland, 47.51; 2. Faith Twiggs, Stanley-Pomm, 1:17.73; 2. Kaylynn 50-yard breaststroke: 2. Carson U.S. and Kenyan runners and coaches. Visit 1:00.77; 3. Emily Flint, 1:18.00. Chauncey, 1:19.85; 4. Savannah Nave, 46.70; 3. Michael Combs, 46.98; July 4 fun runs www.mountainhighrunning.com or contact 25-yard backstroke: 1. Eve Thomas, Shelton, 1:37.07; 7. Melissa Benner, 4. Matthew Brown, 50.55; 5. Robert 24.00; 2. Katelyn Nassar, 25.47; 3. 1:49.46; 8. Rachel Branigan, 1:52.31. Peters, 51.36; 6. Josh Mazur, 53.57. Running enthusiasts of all ages are invited Scott Simmons at coach@mountain highrun- Lauren Shelton, 27.85; 4. Annabelle 50-yard butterfly: 2. Corinne Priest, 50-yard butterfly: 1. Ben Mallory, to sign up for the St. Marys Kiwanis July 4 fun ning.com or (704) 688-2814. Rowland, 28.00; 5. Emily Pittman, 30.39; 7. Rene Pittman, 44.43; 8. 45.20; 2. Carson Nave, 46.92; 3. 30.00; 6. Faith Twiggs, 31.40; 7. Ryley Savannah Shelton, 46.20. Graham Croft, 51.66; 4. Matthew runs. Several class categories are open, Parkin, 33.28. 200-yard medley relay: 1. Michelle Brown, 51.93; 5. Josh Mazur, 54.26. including a children’s event. The fun runs Basketball camp 25-yard breaststroke: 1. Juliana Manson, Kaylynn Chauncey, Corinne 200-yard medley relay: 1. Carson launch the festival in the early morning July 4. Reeve, 25.48; 2. Eve Thomas, 29.08; 3. Priest, Summer Stanley-Pomm, 2:13.56; Nave, Ben Mallory, Michael Combs, Applications are being evaluated for the Lauren Shelton, 29.86; 4. Emily Pittman, 4. Rachel Branigan, Savannah Shelton, Josh Mazur, 2:51.93; 2. Bradley Pre-registration is encouraged for the running Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp, 34.41; 5. Abby Thomas, 35.43. Melissa Benner, Rene Pittman, 2:44.05. Dunham, Matthew Brown, Graham events to make check-in smoother. Awards 25-yard butterfly: 1. Juliana Reeve, Girls 15-18 Croft, Robert Peters, 3:12.95. which is held by invitation only for boys and 21.42; 2. Eve Thomas, 21.71; 3. Marley 50-yard freestyle: 1. Aly Kaywork, Boys 13-14 will be given in all categories. Registration girls ages 10-19. Past participants include Thomas, 39.97; 4. Emily Flint, 50.94; 5. 25.84; 2. Shannon Philo, 27.86; 3. 50-yard freestyle: 1. Joseph forms are available at www.stmaryskiwanis. Ashley Thomas, 52.40. Lindsey Adam, 30.07; 6. Kristin Manson, Bustabad, 28.10; 2. Timothy Seidel, Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, Jerry 100-yard medley relay: 1. Katelyn 31.25; 7. Carrie Fletcher, 31.82; 8. 32.82. com or call 912-467-2119 for information. Nassar, Juliana Reeve, Eve Thomas, Loren Kelleher, 33.29; 9. Kacey 100-yard freestyle: 1. Josh Reeve, Stackhouse and Antawn Jamison. College Abby Thomas, 1:48.27; 2. Avery Parkin, Guenther, 34.09; 12. Irenna Qualls, 57.87; 2. Christopher Azar, 59.32; 3. scholarships are possible for players selected Lauren Shelton, Emily Pittman, 36.78. Johnathan Azar, 1:01.04; 4. Timothy 5K Bridges Run Annabelle Rowland, 2:15.84. 15-18 100-yard freestyle: 1. Aly Seidel, 1:17.11. to the All-American Team. Camp locations Girls 9-10 Kaywork, 57.72; 2. Taylor Owens, 100-yard backstroke: 2. Johnathan The Vestcor Companies is hosting its 14th include Babson Park and Gainesville, Ga. 50-yard freestyle: 2. Carmen 1:07.59; 3. Lindsey Adam, 1:09.24; 5. Azar, 1:21.16; 3. Joseph Bustabad, Watson, 35.91; 4. Katy Rowe, 40.77; 7. Carrie Fletcher, 1:11.09; 6. Loren 1:21.57; 5. Christopher Azar, 1:27.17. annual 5K Bridges Run to benefit local non- There is also a summer camp for boys and Shelby Bradley, 42.57; 8. Morgan Kelleher, 1:14.86. 100-yard breaststroke: 1. Josh profit organizations July 18 in downtown girls ages 9-18 of all skills. Call (704) 373- Ohlendorf, 42.69; 11. Abby Hamilton, 15-18 100-yard backstroke: 1. Reeve, 1:17.20; 3. Christopher Azar, 53.19; 12. Shannon Weston, 1:05.76. Shannon Philo, 1:11.51; 2. Taylor 1:29.08; 4. Joseph Bustabad, 1:37.73; Jacksonville. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the 0873 or visit www.tenstarcamp.com. 100-yard freestyle: 2. Rachel Owens, 1:14.67; 4. Carrie Fletcher, 5. Timothy Seidel, 1:39.96. Pittman, 1:20.91; 3. Madeline Jarman, 1:23.80; 5. Michelle Irish, 1:23.88; 7. 50-yard butterfly: 1. Josh Reeve, 1:21.57; 5. Morgan Ohlendorf, 1:34.32; Kristin Manson, 1:29.09; 8. Kacey 29.46; 3. Johnathan Azar, 32.00. 6. Katy Rowe, 1:34.71; 9. Ashlyn Guenther, 1:34.71. 200-yard medley relay: 1. Josh Rowland, 1:48.07; 10. Addie Guenther, 15-18 100-yard breaststroke: 1. Reeve, Christopher Azar, Johnathan SPORTS CAMPS 1:49.62. Taylor Owens, 1:24.58; 2. Kristin Azar, Joseph Bustabad, 2:11.95. 50-yard backstroke: 1. Madeline Manson, 1:30.69; 4. Lindsey Adam, Boys 15-18 Jarman, 39.88; 2. Carmen Watson, 1:33.99; 7. Loren Kelleher, 1:37.28; 8. 50-yard freestyle: 1. Conner • Session two of the Pirate Basketball 15 and Aug. 16-22 at Lyndon State College in 42.04; 3. Rachel Pittman, 44.39; 5. Michelle Irish, 1:40.63; 9. Kacey Lawrence, 26.35; 2. Patrick Croft, 26.46; Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon July Vermont (www.greenmountainrunningcamp. Kendyl Porter, 48.52; 7. Shelby Bradley, Guenther, 1:42.71; 10. Irenna Qualls, 3. Jacob Seidel, 27.30; 5. Billy 13-16 in the gym at Fernandina Beach High net). The 2009 Smoky Mountain Running 51.07; 9. Ashlyn Rowland, 1:01.77; 10. 1:59.00. Lowstetter, 27.47; 7. Bobby Lowstetter, Abby Hamilton, 1:02.21; 11. Addie 15-18 50-yard butterfly: 1. Aly 28.45; 9. Michael Azar, 30.95. School. The camp is open to boys and girls Camps will be held July 12-17, July 19-24 and Guenther, 1:04.11; 12. Shannon Kaywork, 28.62; 2. Shannon Philo, 100-yard freestyle: 1. Conner entering grades 2-9 next school year. Camp July 26-31 at the University of North Carolina- Weston, 1:20.75. 31.18; 4. Michelle Irish, 38.76; 5. Irenna Lawrence, 59.73; 2. Jacob Seidel, 50-yard breaststroke: 1. Rachel Qualls, 44.85. 1:01.35; 3. Billy Lowstetter, 1:03.88; 4. fee is $60. Asheville (www.USSportsCamps.com). This is Pittman, 46.44; 3. Shelby Bradley, Girls 11-18 Bobby Lowstetter, 1:03.93; 6. Dakota Directors are FBHS boys coaches Matt a Nike running camp and each camper 59.51; 4. Morgan Ohlendorf, 59.60; 5. 200-yard medley relay: 1. Shannon Lawrence, 1:05.15. Katy Rowe, 1:00.40; 8. Addie Guenther, Philo, Taylor Owens, Aly Kaywork, 100-yard breaststroke: 2. Patrick Schreiber and Shane Talbert. Objectives are receives a pair of running shoes. Call Benson 1:13.44; 9. Ashlyn Rowland, 1:14.50; 10. Lindsey Adam, 2:11.03; 3. Michelle Irish, Croft, 1:18.32; 4. Dakota Lawrence, to improve skill level, enhance the knowledge at 491-9818. Abby Hamilton, 1:19.47. Kristin Manson, Loren Kelleher, Carrie 1:25.63; 6. Bobby Lowstetter, 1:42.81; 8. 50-yard butterfly: 2. Carmen Fletcher, 2:32.21; 4. Kayla Hernandez, Michael Azar, 1:56.44. of the game and to teach the importance of • Fantastic Gymnastics’ summer camp will Watson, 42.49; 3. Madeline Jarman, Irenna Qualls, Sydni Middaugh, Jackie 50-yard butterfly: 1. Conner good sportsmanship. Register starting at 8:45 be from 9 a.m. to noon July 20-23 for ages 45.31; 4. Kendyl Porter, 51.40. Lenard, 3:16.61. Lawrence, 28.66; 2. Patrick Croft, 30.89; Girls 10-and-under Boys 6-and-under 3. Billy Lowstetter, 31.52; 4. Dakota a.m. the first day of camp. Call (904) 635- four and up and all levels working on various 200-yard medley relay: 1. Madeline 25-yard freestyle: 2. Corben Lawrence, 32.61. 2612. skills on bars, beam, floor, vault and tumbltrak Jarman, Rachel Pittman, Shelby Gomez, 39.04; 3. Mitchell Aarons, Boys 11-18 Bradley, Carmen Watson, 2:58.80; 2. 49.22. 200-yard medley relay: 1. Patrick • Coach Roy Benson of Amelia Island will at the gym, 850500 US 17 South, Yulee. Ryley Parkin, Addie Guenther, Abby 25-yard backstroke: 2. Corben Croft, Dakota Lawrence, Conner be coaching at a pair of running camps this Fees for registered gymnasts are $85 and Hamilton, Shannon Weston, 4:29.23. Gomez, 54.74; 3. Mitchell Aarons, Lawrence, Jacob Seidel, 2:04.93; 4. summer. The 35th annual Green Mountain $95 for non-registered. Call 225-0022 or e- Girls 11-12 55.67. Bobby Lowstetter, Timothy Seidel, Billy 50-yard freestyle: 1. Mary-Kate Boys 8-and-under Lowstetter, Michael Azar, 2:28.79. Running Camps will be held Aug. 2-8, Aug. 9- mail [email protected]. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2009 SPORTS News-Leader 3B
YMCA SWIM RESULTS Lacoss wins Wednesday blitz title MCARTHUR YMCA SAILFISH Grego, Christopher, 50.00Y. June 20 Female 13-14 100 back: 2. Nobles, Gabi, 1:40.87 3. Wright, Leah, The month of June has felt includes green fees, cart and Female 10&U 100 free: 1. Gooch, 1:42.78 4. Lunt, Jillian, 1:50.00 5. like the dog days of summer buffet luncheon. Tournament Maisie, 1:13.56 2. DeLille, Lindsey, Curtright, Alex, 1:54.66 and the high temperatures GOLF NEWS organizers are seeking hole 1:22.18 4. Hines, Devan, 1:32.28 6. Male 13-14 100 back: 1. Sheppard, Rachel, 1:37.68 Cardenas, Juan, 1:08.53 2. Johnson, tend to keep a few golfers sponsors for $100 each and Johnson (79, plus 5), Allen Reception only is $75 per per- Male 10&U 100 free:3. Smith, Aaron, 1:26.00 3. Weaver, Will, home, where they can enjoy prize donations. All proceeds Jared, 1:34.72 7. Walker, Adrain, 1:28.31 Elefterion (80, plus 1) and son. Contests include hole-in- 2:02.19 Female open 100 back: 1. Taylor, life in airconditioned comfort benefit the Amelia Island Larry Luett (83, minus 1) fin- one, longest drive (men and Female 11-12 100 free: 1. Duke, Rachel, 1:33.65 2. Gray, Jordan, while sitting in front of the Book Festival, which will be Jasmine, 1:04.69 2. Stein, Zoe, 1:41.03 ished third at plus 10. women), closest to the pin T.V. Still 51 players came out held Feb. 11-13, 2010. 1:11.22 3. Skipper, Skippy, 1:21.19 4. Female 6&U 25 breast: 1. Nevin, An all-plus team of Rob (men and women), putting on Johnson, Harley, 1:25.71 8. Waas, Faith, 43.32 2. Monahan, Katharine, in the noonday sun to play in Contact Shelly Anderson Morgan, 1:32.56Y. 46.12 5. Johns, Ella, 1:02.48 6. Kienle, Maynard (79, plus 3), Mickey putting green. Awards go to the blitz last Wednesday and at 556-6234 or agshelly@bell- Male 11-12 100 free: 1. Hewett, Hope, 1:18.10 7. Hines, Jules, 1:23.00 Rushton (86, plus 3), Doug first through fifth net team Clay, 1:13.00 2. Pierce, Christian, Male 6&U 25 breast: 3. Johns, 59 on Friday. south.net or contact Bretta Morris (94, plus 2) and Jack and first and second gross 1:20.06 4. Garber, Chase, 1:23.56 5. Lukas, 38.54 4. Smith, Jake, 40.23 5. On Wednesday, Terry Vigue, tournament coordina- Grego, Christopher, 1:27.03 7. Le Pedersen, Aidan, 43.72 7. Stillwell, Croake (83, plus 1) was team. Blanc, Nic, 1:34.12Y. Matthew, 45.40 8. Bell, Declan, Lacoss took individual honors tor, at (904) 238-1849. fourth at plus 9. Often referred to as Lou Female 13-14 100 free: 1. 45.50Y. with a 76 and plus 11 points. Established eight years Curtright, Sarah, 1:18.88 2. Wright, Female 8&U 25 breast: 1. Wilcox, Gehrig’s disease, Amyotro- Leah, 1:19.84 3. Nobles, Gabi, 1:20.84 Ciera, 23.59 2. Wallace, Haylie, 27.18 Joe Parrish, with a three- ago, the Amelia Island Book phic Lateral Sclerosis is a pro- 5. Nimitz, Becky,1:22.34 6. Lunt, 3. Cox, Julia, 27.40 4. DeLille, under-par 70, was second at Breakfast mixer Festival is a nonprofit 501 Jillian, 1:25.46 8. Curtright, Alex, Bridgette, 31.34 5. Tanner, Annie, gressive and usually fatal neu- plus 8. Jim McFarland had a (c)3 organization that pro- 1:32.53 31.40 7. Nichol, Amelie, 31.97 8. Twenty-three players took romuscular disease that robs Male 13-14 100 free: 1. Cardenas, Justice, Laci, 33.28Y. 94 and plus 7 to come in third. motes literacy among chil- part in the Saturday Morning the body of its ability to walk, Juan, 58.46 2. Johnson, Aaron, Male 8&U 25 breast: 1. Crayton, Lacoss (plus 11) got dren and adults by showing 1:10.39 Evan, 25.07 7. Pedersen, Austin, Breakfast Mixer with Larry speak, swallow and breathe. Female open 100 free: 1. Stein, 32.25Y. enough help from Jim that reading is fun and worth- Hutchison continuing his Contact Mark O’Day at 553- Amanda, 1:06.03 3. Wright, Lin, Female 10&U 50 breast: 1. Roberts, who had a 75 and while and inspiring the appre- 1:13.43 5. Gray, Jordan, 1:23.00 6. DeLille, Lindsey, 45.32 2. Leipau, good play with an 84 and plus 0576 or odaym25 @aol.com or Middleton, LeAnna, 1:28.00 7. Faith, 49.12 3. Chicklo, Bryce, 54.37 4. plus 4 points, to offset the ciation of books. 4 points to take individual visit www.ALSGolfAmelia. Schwec, Jessica, 1:31.37 Hines, Devan, 57.31 5. Barnes, Abbey, minus 4 of Jim Raffone (89) For information about the Female 6&U 25 fly: 1. Dupee, 59.23 7. Johnson, Shelby, 1:02.87 8. honors. There was a four-way com. Sofia, 28.72 3. Nevin, Faith, 46.91 4. Gray, Susie, 1:05.00Y. while Charles Benefield (96) tie for the other winning spots festival, visit www.ameliais- Monahan, Katharine, 54.53 5. Male 10&U 50 breast: 1. Cox, was plus 1 and the team took between John LaFear (80), landbookfestival.com or call McGuire, MollieBell, 57.76 6. Kienle, Blake, 56.54 3. Grego, Gabriel, 59.03 first place at plus 12. Dickie Anderson at 556-6455. Hope, 1:13.34 7. Teare, Erica, 1:24.22 6. Waas, William, 1:09.97 7. Mike Lovejoy (79), Jim Junior golf camp 8. Hines, Jules, 1:30.28 Hutchison, Tucker, 1:15.28Y. A five-man team finished Robertson (80) and Simon The Fernandina Beach Male 6&U 25 fly: 1. Bell, Declan, Female 11-12 50 breast: 1. second as the team of D.D. 42.50 2. Pedersen, Aidan, 43.80 3. Murphy, Colette, 40.37 2. Stein, Zoe, Carter (79) all finishing at Golf Club will host its annual U.S. Kids Golf July 19 Stillwell, Matthew, 46.25 4. Tanner, 45.28 3. Sutton, Gabi, 47.25 4. Miller (96, plus 4), Doug plus 3 points. junior golf camp July 13-20. Hampton, 48.15 5. Sheppard, Vincent, Skipper, Skippy, 47.34 5. Wilcox, Atlanta-based U.S. Kids Morris (94, plus 3), P.W. This being the last Registration deadline is July 53.47 6. Ayers, Andrew, 55.57Y. Coral, 47.56 6. Leipau, Lizzie, 48.31 7. Golf Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Female 8&U 25 fly: 1. Radcliffe, Dahlgren, Kirsten, 51.07 8. Nobles (86, plus 1), Jack Saturday of the quarter, there 9. Camp fee is $75 per junior non-profit organization, con- Taylor, 22.47 3. Cox, Julia, 26.44 4. Yarborough, Casee, 51.71Y. Croake (83, plus 1) and Rob was a shootout following the and includes instruction, T- Dupee, Isabel, 26.84 5. DeLille, Male 11-12 50 breast: 1. Grego, ducts more than 400 junior Bridgette, 27.68 6. Nichol, Amelie, Christopher, 43.90 2. Le Blanc, Nic, Maynard (81, minus 2) came completion of the mixer shirt, range balls and lunch events for boys and girls ages 33.36 7. Lindborn, Sarah Beth, 33.78 49.25 3. Pierce, Christian, 51.69 4. in at plus 7. involving the top 10 winners after tournament play July 20. 8. Deisen, Madeleine, 35.84Y. Lee, Brandon, 54.22 6. Sharpe, Dylan, 14 and under throughout the Third place at plus 5 was of the quarter. Chuck Call 277-7370. Male 8&U 25 fly: 1. Crayton, Evan, 55.08 8. Borgman, Patrick, 1:07.75Y. country and internationally. A 21.25 2. Lindborn, Zachary, 28.16 6. Female 13-14 100 breast: 1. claimed by the team of Tom Himmelheber outlasted Larry Pedersen, Austin, 32.75 7. Nobles, Weaver, Katy, 1:31.06 2. Nimitz, big part of the tournament Roberts (76, plus 6), John Hutchison to win the Jake, 39.22 8. Lee, Jacob, 44.78 Becky, 1:48.84 4. Curtright, Sarah, Take a Swing at Cancer schedule is the multi-event Female 10&U 50 fly: 1. Sutton, 2:07.91 Rudd (92, plus 3), Sammy shootout. Jim Robertson was Lexie, 48.31 2. Barnes, Abbey, 56.56 Male 13-14 100 breast: 1. tours that will occur in 39 Alvarez (79, minus 1) and third, followed by Simon The inaugural Relay for 3. Johnson, Shelby, 59.06 4. Walker, Johnson, Aaron, 1:31.43 cities. Lauren, 59.25 5. Cook, Martha, Female open 100 breast: 2. Jack Harrison (90, minus 3). Carter, Tony Lopez, Price Life Take a Swing at Cancer The local tour will consist 1:09.91 Wright, Lin, 1:37.56 3. Schwec, There was a tie for fourth Poole, Mike Lovejoy, Ronnie Golf Tournament will be held Male 10&U 50 fly: 4. Hutchison, Jessica, 2:08.32 of eight single-day events all place at plus 4 between the Boatright, Bill Larrabee and July 17 at Amelia River Golf Tucker, 1:12.22 Female 6&U 25 free: 1. Dupee, in and around Jacksonville. Female 11-12 50 fly:1. Murphy, Sofia, 26.72 2. Nevin, Faith, 32.31 4. teams of Wayne Mortenson Steve Johnson. Club. Shotgun start is at 9 Colette, 42.62 2. Wilcox, Coral, Monahan, Katharine, 34.69Y. Events include July 12 at St. (90, plus 6), Larry Luett (78, Members of the Fernan- a.m. Registration fees are $90 47.00Y. Male 6&U 25 free: 2. Stillwell, Johns County Golf Club in Male 11-12 50 fly: 1. Borgman, Matthew, 29.85 3. Johns, Lukas, 31.78 plus 5), Paul Hensler (96, dina Beach Men’s Golf Asso- per play before July 1 ($100 Paul, 55.06 2. Pedersen, Apollo, 4. Smith, Jake, 34.18 6. Pedersen, Elkton, July 19 at Fernandina minus 3), Dave Mudd (93, ciation are reminded that the afterwards) or $350 per four- 1:04.81 Aidan, 38.00 7. Bell, Declan, 40.44Y. Beach Golf Club, July 25 at Female 13-14 50 fly: 1. Weaver, Female 8&U 25 free: 1. Wilcox, minus 4) and Dennis July monthly meeting will be some before July 1 ($400 Cypress Course at The Grand Katy, 34.51 2. Curtright, Sarah, 47.88 Ciera, 16.99 2. Radcliffe, Taylor, 17.19 Sassenger (83, plus 4), Ron held this evening at 5:30 p.m. afterwards) and include a Male 13-14 50 fly: 1. Weaver, Will, 3. Wallace, Haylie, 17.75 6. DeLille, Peterson (84, plus 2), Hydie continental breakfast, driving Club in Palm Coast and Aug. 43.15 Bridgette, 23.37 7. Cox, Julia, 23.87 8. 2 at Bent Creek Golf Course Female Open 50 fly: 1. Stein, Kienle, Hannah, 24.04Y. Peterson (77, plus 3), Doug range, awards luncheon and Amanda, 34.78 2. Taylor, Rachel, Male 8&U 25 free: 1. Crayton, Wolfe (89, minus 1) and Mike Hole-in-one for Sabatella 18 holes of golf. Sponsorships in Jacksonville. The champi- 36.16 4. Middleton, LeAnna, 49.03 Evan, 19.16 3. Braeger, Jonah, 24.00 onship is Aug. 16 at Hidden Female 6&U 25 fack: 1. Dupee, 4. Nobles, Jake, 24.22 5. Gray, Sam, Dowling (100, minus 4). Marsh Creek member are $100-500. Sofia, 28.63 6. Johns, Ella, 56.06 6. 25.25 6. Lindborn, Zachary, 25.81 7. Although the greens are Linda Sabatella had her first Proceeds benefit the Hills Country Club in McGuire, MollieBell, 56.06Y. Pedersen, Austin, 26.38 8. Coyle, Jacksonville. Male 6&U 25 back: 3. Johns, Joshua, 27.19Y. still far from being perfect hole-in-one June 23 at Amelia American Cancer Society’s Lukas, 39.71 4. Smith, Jake, 40.00 5. Female 10&U 50 free: 1. Gooch, after being aerated and sand- National Golf Club on hole Relay for Life. Donations, All U.S. Kids Golf Tour Tanner, Hampton, 54.47 6. Ayers, Maisie, 33.50 2. DeLille, Lindsey, ed, a number of players seem No. 12 (just the second hole- sponsorships and registration events consist of nine age Andrew, 1:09.57 8. Supianoski, 36.97 3. Sutton, Lexie, 37.16 4. groups for boys (six and Jackson, 1:54.00 Leipau, Faith, 39.22 6. Johnson, to find them OK for their in-one on the hole in course fees are tax deductible. Female 8&U 25 back: 1. Radcliffe, Shelby, 44.13 7. Chicklo, Bryce, 45.19 game. On Friday inidividual history). She used a three Contact tournament chair- under to 14) and eight for Taylor, 20.38 2. Wallace, Haylie, 20.87 8. Gray, Susie, 45.59Y. girls (seven and under to 14). 3. Wilcox, Ciera, 21.16 5. Schoening, Male 10&U 50 free: 2. Smith, honors went to Adam Loud, Hybrid to cover the 128 person Stacy Black at 491- Ella, 26.53 7. Dupee, Isabel, 29.53 8. Jared, 42.53 5. Grego, Gabriel, 46.59 who had a three-under-par 70 yards. 4144 or [email protected] for Depending upon the child’s Tanner, Annie, 29.56Y. 8. Cox, Blake, 48.88Y. age, the one-day events con- Male 8&U 25 back: 4. Coyle, Female 11-12 50 free: 1. Duke, and plus 12 points. Terry information. Joshua, 31.66 5. Braeger, Jonah, Jasmine, 30.50 2. Yarborough, Casee, Lacoss had another good day ALS golf tournament sist of nine or 18 holes. 32.31 6. Gray, Sam, 35.44 8. Nobles, 36.75 3. Dahlgren, Kirsten, 38.09 5. as he finished second with a Parents are encouraged to Jake, 37.60Y. Hewett, Becca, 39.62 7. Sheffield, The fifth annual ALS Tee Off for Books Female 10&U 50 fack: 1. Gooch, Rachel, 41.91Y. 79 and plus 10 but didn’t serve as caddies for the play- Maisie, 38.09 2. Sutton, Lexie, 45.82 Male 11-12 50 free: 1. Hewett, make it onto a winning team. Amelia Island Golf Classic, The Amelia Island Book ers. Children age eight or 4. Leipau, Faith, 46.41 5. Chicklo, Clay, 32.85 2. Garber, Chase, 33.19 3. held in memory of John Louis Festival will host its annual under must have a caddie at Bryce, 47.60 6. Hines, Devan, 48.32 6. Gray, Jack, 35.06 5. Borgman, Paul, There was a three-way tie for Cook, Martha, 48.32Y. 37.94 6. Lee, Brandon, 39.91 7. third at plus 7 between Joe O’Day, will be held July 31 at golf tournament, Tee Off for all times. Male 10&U 50 back: 1. Smith, Sharpe, Dylan, 41.69 8. Le Blanc, Nic, Long Point Golf Club at the Books, at The Golf Club of Competitors earn awards Jared, 45.22 7. Grego, Gabriel, 57.57 43.12Y. Parrish, who also had a round 8. Cox, Blake, 59.18Y. Female 13-14 50 gree: 1. Weaver, of 70, Tommy Purvis (85) and Amelia Island Plantation. Amelia Island at Summer and points for each tourna- Female 11-12 50 back: 1. Duke, Katy, 31.37 2. Curtright, Sarah, 35.00 Jerry Hudgins (93). Proceeds benefit the ALS Beach July 8. The handicap ment in which they play. The Jasmine, 35.62 2. Stein, Zoe, 38.53 3. 3. Wright, Leah, 35.03 4. Nobles, Gabi, Association, Florida chapter. scramble tournament will Skipper, Skippy, 40.45 4. Murphy, 35.81 5. Lunt, Jillian, 36.40 7. Nimitz, Led by Parrish’s plus 7, leading point earners in each Colette, 43.28 5. Yarborough, Casee, Becky, 37.79 8. Curtright, Alex, 42.50 the all-plus team that included Registration is at 10:30 begin at 9 a.m., followed by a division can earn an invitation 43.41 6. Dahlgren, Kirsten, 44.61 7. Male 13-14 50 free: 1. Cardenas, a.m. and shotgun start is at buffet lunch and prizes. to next year’s U.S. Kids Golf Wilcox, Coral, 45.53 8. Johnson, Juan, 27.59 2. Weaver, Will, 34.12 Frank Finocchio (82, plus 5), Harley, 46.85Y. Female open 50 free: 1. Stein, Dave Mudd (84, plus 5) and 12:30 p.m. Format is a four- Prizes include rounds of golf World Championship, which Male 11-12 50 back: 1. Pierce, Amanda, 28.09 2. Wright, Lin, 31.53 3. person scramble. Buffet at major regional golf cours- will be held in Pinehurst. Visit Christian, 40.06 2. Garber, Chase, Taylor, Rachel, 32.35 5. Gray, Jordan, R. Garingo (88, plus 1) fin- 41.22 3. Gray, Jack, 43.84 5. Hewett, 36.09 6. Middleton, LeAnna, 39.72 7. ished in first place at plus 18. lunch is from 11 a.m. until the es. Cost is $95 per person and www.uskidsgolf.com. Clay, 45.65 6. Lee, Brandon, 49.03 7. Schwec, Jessica, 40.00. With Purvis (plus 7) get- start of play. Cocktail recep- ting help from Wayne Chism tion, awards, raffle and silent (85, plus 6) and Chuck Fenn auction are from 5-7 p.m. Pro Golf Weekly Update (77, plus 3), the team total off- Players receive a complimen- set the minus 4 of Sam tary raffle ticket; winners DuBose (95) to come in sec- must be present to claim July 2 - 5, 2009 ond at plus 12. prizes. The team of Larry Entry fee is $150 per play- Hutchison (80, plus 5), Steve er or $600 per foursome. This Week's PGA Tournament Preview Last Week On The PGA Tour The AT&T National The AT&T National is hosted by Kenny Perry shot a 63 on Sunday Tournament Results Tiger Woods and benefits the to finish with a tournament-record Defending: Anthony Kim 1st: Kenny Perry Tiger Woods Foundation. The 258 and won the Travelers Purse: $1,080,000 Total Purse: $6,000,000 TENNIS NEWS event replaced The International in Championship by three strokes T-2nd: Paul Goydos & David Toms Yards: 7,255 2007. The AT&T National does not over Paul Goydos and David Purse: $528,000 Par: 70 • City of Fernandina 548-1472 or 524-0243. replicate the modified Stableford Toms. Perry tied a course T-4th: Curtis, Mahan & Moore Purse: $248,000 Beach Parks and Recreation Beginner’s camp session 2 system that The International had. The AT&T National has been played at the record with a 61 on Thursday Department is offering youth is July 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 and Congressional Country Club in Maryland the past two years, but will move to and led after each of the first two rounds, but trailed by a stroke to tennis camps and adult tennis 31. Group 1 will meet from 9- Philadelphia next year so Congressional can be prepared for the 2011 U.S. Goydos heading into the final round. He responded by shooting a 32 programs throughout the 10:30 a.m. and Group 2 will Open. The Congressional Country Club has hosted three different major tour- on the front nine and was up by 5 strokes heading to the par-4 15th. summer months at Central meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon. naments, including two U.S. Open's. Last year, Anthony Kim emerged from “Everyone kind of asks about the Augusta hangover deal,” Perry said. “I guess I kind Park tennis courts. Contact Cost is $45 for the six ses- the pack with consecutive birdies around the turn at Congressional and closed of shoved that aside a little bit. So that makes me feel pretty good.” Perry's bogey- the Parks and Recreation sions or $8 per day. with a 5-under 65 for a two-shot victory over Fredrik Jacobson. bogey finish at Augusta kept him from winning the Masters in April. Department at 277-7350 or Advanced players will Lanny Kalpin, USPTA Pro 1, meet today, July 2, 15, 16, 22, This Week’s Profile Golf Pro Tip Golf TV Schedule at (904) 557-8110. 23, 29 and 30 from 9 a.m. to Kenny Perry One of the most difficult shots to Event: The AT&T National • Amelia Island Plantation noon. Cost is $15 per day. On master is a high, soft lob shot to a Day Time Network Birthdate: Aug. 10, 1960 now will be offering junior July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 real tight pin placement, such as Thu-Fri, 7/2-7/3 3pm-6pm GOLF Birthplace: Elizabethtown, Ky. tennis day camps weekly advanced players will have right over a bunker. The key to this Sat-Sun, 7/4-7/5 3pm-6pm CBS through Aug. 21. The camps match play instructional clin- Residence: Franklin, Ky. shot is to get the ball to stop quickly will be held Monday through ics from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Turned Professional: 1982 once it lands on the green in order to FedEx Cup Rankings World Ranking: 4th Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $10 per day. get the ball as close as possible. Through June 28, 2009 2009 Earnings: $3,892,241 for boys and girls ages 8-15. The camps will be held at The club of choice for this shot will have to be the 60 Rank & Player Points PGA Tour Wins: 14 The cost will be $275 per Amelia National with USPTA degree lob wedge as the standard sand wedge will 1) Kenny Perry 1,874 week or $65 per day for the instructors Vishnu Maharaj, Golf Trivia cause many more sculled shots than good results. 2) Zach Johnson 1,662 full-day program or $160 per Michele Maharaj and Tracey As for the actual shot, it is quite difficult to get a con- 3) Phil Mickelson 1,616 When Tiger Woods appeared on The Mike week or $35 per day for the Smithe. E-mail michelema- sistent swing. Going against most of what we have 4) Tiger Woods 1,551 Douglas Show at age 2, which famous celebrity been taught in golf, you have to cock the wrists 5) Steve Stricker 1,543 half-day program. [email protected] or call Vishnu putted against him? The camp schedule will at 524-0243 to register or for while taking a long backswing. Use your torso on 6) Geoff Ogilvy 1,533 the downswing, maintaining the cocked wrists and include 4-5 hours of tennis details. a) Walter Matthau c) Bob Hope 7) Brian Gay 1,510 the blade open through impact. The follow-through instruction per day, camp T- Adult tennis clinics are b) Bing Crosby d) Jack Lemmon 8) Sean O’Hair 1,434 shirt, lunch provided for full- offered at the Yulee Sports should have the clubface facing up to the sky to try 9) Lucas Glover 1,421 day campers, supervision all Complex for six weeks from Answer: c) Bob Hope. and generate the proper bounce and spin. 10) Nick Watney 1,289 day, use of the ball machine 6-7 p.m. Cost of the clinic is This Week’s Golfing News Golf History (five-day program) and video $10 per person per week. tape (five-day program). The 2009 First Coast Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa qualified for the British Open on July 5, 1975 - At age 51 years, 7 months, Other activities will include Tennis Foundation Junior Sunday with a win at the Mizuno Open. The 17-year-old Ishikawa shot a and 10 days, Art Wall Jr. edged Gary swimming, soccer and board Grand Prix will be held July final round 73 to secure a place at the July 16-19 British Open at Turnberry McCord by one stroke to win the Greater games. For information or to 18 at Jacksonville Golf & with his first win of 2009. "I'm thrilled to have qualified for the British Open," Milwaukee Open. Wall, who won the 1959 register, call the tennis pro Country Club. Register by said Ishikawa. "There were some tense moments today but it all worked out in Masters, was the second-oldest player ever shop at 277-5145. July 15 by calling (904) 223- the end." Sunday's win was the third of Ishikawa's career on the Japanese tour. to win a PGA Tour event. It was Wall's 14th • A junior tennis camp will 3737. These tournaments are Ishikawa missed the cut at the Masters and has received a special invitation to play in the and final PGA Tour victory. be held at Hilliard Middle- geared to novice tennis play- PGA Championship in August. Ishikawa became the youngest winner of a tournament on the Senior High School July 8-9 ers without the rigors of Japanese tour by winning the Munsingwear Open KSB Cup at the age 15 years and 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is USTA-sanctioned tourna- months in May 2007. $20 per day. ments. Tournaments are held There will be a junior hard each month until December. court tennis tournament July Yulee Tennis Foundation Fernandina Beach Golf Club Special 11 at HMSHS. Divisions are Inc. is the Community Tennis boys and girls 12s, 14s, 16s Association of Nassau County PLACE YOUR AD HERE! and 18s. Deadline to enter is in Region 2 of the Florida July 9 at 4 p.m. Call Michele Section of the United States 18 HOLES OF GOLF W/ CART Maharaj at 548-1472 to enter. Tennis Association. Its mis- Twilight Cost is $10. sion is to promote the sport of Special $ 00 • The tennis courts at the tennis. Visit www.yuleetennis- Starts at 12:30 p.m. 36. plus tax Yulee Sports Complex and foundation.com for current $2775 – 18 Holes Monday - Friday, all day. Weekends & holidays after 12 noon. Amelia National will be the information regarding tennis 18 Holes, includes cart & green fees. Each Player Must Present Coupon. Expires 7/31/09 places for tennis activity this in Nassau County. 00 Call for tee times Additional surcharge fee will apply. No rainchecks. Additional 9 holes. $11. summer. Schedule is posted If your site is sponsoring Expires 7/31/09. at www.yuleetennisfounda- an activity, submit details to tion.com or call Nassau this section and the website 904-277-7370 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.fernandinabeachgolfclub.com County Directors of Tennis through Judi Turner, daveju- 2800 Bill Melton Road • Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 Vishnu or Michele Maharaj at [email protected]. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
4B WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2009/NEWS-LEADER OUTDOORS Big game fish of St. Marys, Ga. altwater fishermen ing to 60 departing from either pounds, 10 St. Marys, Ga., or red drum of S Fernandina Beach which four have a lot in common. When of the red- entering the ocean by the St. fish fell in Marys Inlet, fishermen often the legal slot navigate right past some of size limit. the best saltwater fishing the Needless southeastern U.S. has to to say salt- offer. A few savvy fishermen OUTDOORS water fisher- keep their marine radios men navigat- turned down low and share Terry Lacoss ing the tip of with a few select fishing bud- the St. dies their impressive saltwa- Marys south jetty rocks to ter catches made at the tips of fish offshore pass right by the these fishy jetty rocks. best fishing waters, maybe TERRY LACOSS/SPECIAL While most of the game the best saltwater fishing in Farrell Crews, Tiffany Beattie, Will Beattie, Sunny O’Neal and Capt. Keith Edwards, from left, with a St. Marys jetty fish caught at both the St. the entire southeastern U.S. cobia. Marys north and south jetty The St. Marys north jetty rocks are too big to keep, rocks also harbor world class catching a legal saltwater saltwater fishing, where large game fish for the dinner table schools of tarpon, redfish, may be somewhat of a chal- king mackerel, sharks and lenge. the occasional cobia are tar- “Our fishing party was geted by saltwater fishermen. anchored right in the middle During the spring fishing sea- of a school of St. Marys red son, Derek Crawford landed a drum,” said Capt. Keith pending new Georgia all-tack- Edwards, captain of the “Miss le black drum. Crawford’s big Kayla” charter fishing boat. drum weighed 103.5 pounds. “The tide was perfect with a Several fishing seasons slow outgoing tide until 2:30 ago, Roland Martin filmed a p.m. Then an incoming tide T.V. fishing show at the tip of began pushing bait right up the St. Marys south jetty against the jetty rocks, where rocks. Martin hooked and redfish were taking advan- released a 194-pound tarpon tage of an easy meal.” that was caught on camera During the height of the while fishing on my boat, the fishing action, Will Beattie “Amelia Angler.” hooked a nice red drum and However, Martin’s tarpon began reeling in his catch wasn’t the largest fish that the when a much larger fish gob- “Amelia Angler” had landed bled up his catch. at the St. Marys jetty rocks. “There is no way of really Hugh Stone and Hugh Stone telling, but I believe Will Jr. teamed up to fight a 500- Beattie had hooked a redfish pound hammerhead shark for when that big fish ate Will’s 4.5 hours before the large fish,” Edwards said. maneater was landed. For the next 15 minutes, During the heat of the Beattie applied maximum summer fishing season, king fishing rod pressure to his mackerel fishermen slow troll hooked fish while everyone live baits for giant king mack- SPECIAL on board waited patiently to erel at the end of the St. Will Beattie caught and released this see the big fish on the end of Marys jetty rocks. World TERRY LACOSS/SPECIAL 150- to 175-pound Jewfish, also called his fishing line. class king mackerel angler Tarpon are big game at the St. Marys jetty rocks during the warm sum- “Goliath grouper,” recently while fishing Finally a 150- to 175-pound Joe Bruce landed a 52-pound mer fishing season. Capt. Danny Flynn is pictured releasing a 100- with Capt. Keith Edwards at the tip of the “Goliath” grouper came slow- king mackerel while king pound silver king for his clients. St. Marys south jetties. ly to the surface where fishing at the tip of the St. Edwards boated Beattie’s Marys north jetty rocks in catch long enough to take a 1992. Bruce’s big mackerel is of the menhaden is cut off, black, 100-pound barrel swiv- your fishing success at the St. ing on the Florida side of the few pictures before releasing still the largest king mackerel allowing the strong scent of el using a palomar knot. A Marys rock jetties. Some of St. Marys channel. his catch. The all-tackle IGFA ever weighed in during the the oily fish to attract nearby four- to five-foot section of the best action often comes I have had big fish hooked world record Goliath grouper annual Georgia Golden Isles game fish. Twenty- to 50- 100-pound fluorocarbon when the tides change or dur- on the Florida side of the was actually caught from the Kingfish Tournament. pound fishing tackle is recom- shock leader is then tied to ing slow moving tides. channel that have dragged deep waters of the Amelia A tried and true fishing mended while 50-pound tack- the remaining side of the A word of warning, a our fishing party to the River on May 20, 1961, by tactic for a wide variety of St. le will land heavy game fish in swivel using a uni knot. Georgia saltwater fishing Georgia side of the channel, Lynn Joyner and weighed 680 Marys saltwater game fish a timely manner. A four- to Finally, a 5/0 circle hook is license is needed when fish- so it pays to have both a pounds. during the warm summer eight-ounce egg sinker is tied to the tag end of the ing on the Georgia side of the Florida and Georgia saltwater During the next few hours, months includes anchoring threaded onto the terminal shock leader using a palomar St. Marys channel and a fishing license when fishing the “Miss Kayla” fishing party and fishing on the bottom fishing line where the tag end knot. Florida saltwater fishing the big game fish waters to landed a pair of cobia weigh- with live menhaden. The tail of the fishing line is tied to a Tides are very critical to license is needed when fish- the St. Marys Inlet.
OUTDOOR BRIEFS NSFAmeets Flotilla 14-01 meets at the Amelia Island Shoreline anglers need license The FWC will evaluate areas where it is the Lighthouse facility once a month. lead manager to determine where to charge The Nassau Sport Fishing Association Florida’s resident saltwater anglers who the fees and how much to charge. In addition, meets the second Wednesday of each month fish from shore or a structure affixed to shore Bassmasters meet the state will use up to 10 percent of the hunt- at 7:30 p.m. and the fourth Wednesday at 7 will need to buy a $7.50 (plus administrative ing and sport-fishing fees to promote those p.m. at the Ten Acres Kraft Athletic Club. Nassau Bassmasters, associated with the and handling fees) shoreline fishing license sports, with emphasis on youth participation. Membership is open to the public. BASS National Federation and the Florida by Aug. 1, unless they have a regular resident For information visit MyFWC.com. Call 261-9481 or visit www.fishnsfa.com for BASS Federation, meets the third Thursday saltwater fishing license. information on the NSFA. each month in Yulee. Membership is open to The new license applies only to Florida res- anyone at least 16 years old. ident saltwater anglers who fish from shore. Xtreme kingfish events Join the auxiliary Call Bob Schlag at (912) 729-2282 or Billy Resident anglers may prefer to purchase the The United States Kingfish Organization is Kittrell at 225-0267 for information on the regular recreational saltwater license that cov- announcing its new Xtreme Kingfish The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Nassau Bassmasters. ers them, no matter where they fish for saltwa- Tournament Series with proceeds benefiting needs volunteers. It is composed of uniformed ter species in Florida. the athletes of Special Olympics Florida. non-military volunteers who assist the Coast 4-H shooting sports Florida has always required non-residents The offshore fishing tournaments target Guard in all of its varied missions, except for to have a license when fishing from shore, and king mackerel. But what distinguishes the military and direct law enforcement. The Nassau County 4-H Safety and they will still need to purchase a regular non- Xtreme Kingfish Tournament Series is its goal These men and women can be found on the Education in Shooting Sports club meets at 6 resident saltwater fishing license. to take the tournament concept to a new level nation’s waterways, in the air, in classrooms p.m. Mondays. Locations alternate between The new shoreline saltwater fishing license by not only hosting tournaments that satisfy and on the dock. Training opportunities, most the shooting range and the multi-purpose for residents goes on sale July 15. It provides even the most competitive fisherman, but of which are free, include boat crew and cox- building located next to the extension office at all of the same exemptions as a regular gives back to the community while treating swain (small boat operator) vessel examiner, the fairgrounds in Callahan. license, including senior citizens, children, dis- the participants to dining, entertainment and boating safety class instructor, public affairs, The program provides a positive experi- abled people who meet certain qualifications, special events as part of their tournament marine visitor and others. Applicants must be ence and promotes the safety and ethical use active-duty military personnel while home on experience. a U.S. citizen, at least 17 years old and pass a of firearms. Enrollment in 4-H is required, but leave and anglers who fish from a licensed The United States Kingfish Organization is basic background check. There are no upper simple and free. Youth must be at least 10 pier. In addition, the shoreline license require- a non-profit organization; adding a whole new age limits or height or weight standards years old. ment includes two new exemptions: anglers dimension to offshore tournament fishing by (although boat crew must perform certain Call Allison Haga at (904) 765-7158 for drawing food stamps, temporary cash assis- making registration fees (in whole or part) tax tasks). There are no minimum service hours. more information. tance or Medicaid; and anglers fishing in their deductible to their members. home counties who use cane poles or other Xtreme Kingfish Tournament Series gear that does not depend on mechanical founder Philip Podskalan is merging his vision F E R N A N D I N A B E A C H T I D E S retrieval. of creating a new kind of tournament series At the request of the Florida Fish and with his desire to introduce others to Special Tides, Sun & Moon: July 1-7, 2009 Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Olympics Florida, the respected charity that Florida Legislature passed the new license provides sports training and competition to Wed. Moonset 1:53A High 4:32A 6.12’ Sun. Moonset 4:44A Low 2:01A 1.15’ requirement to head off a federal license children and adults diagnosed with intellectual Sunrise 6:26A Low 10:36A 0.70’ Sunrise 6:28A High 7:59A 5.83’ requirement that will go into effect Jan. 1, disability. Moonrise 3:49P High 5:24P 6.99’ Moonrise 7:31P Low 1:51P 0.88’ 2010, and will have a $15-$25 fee beginning in In addition to its commitment to philanthro- 7/1 7/5 2011. Florida’s new shoreline license exempts Sunset 8:32P Low 11:28P 1.28’ Sunset 8:32P High 8:42P 7.08’ py, the XKTS is dedicated to promoting sport this state’s anglers from the federal license fishing as a family activity, as well as valuing Moonset 5:37A Thurs Moonset 2:30A High 5:27A 5.91’ Mon. Low 2:46A 1.06’ requirement. sportsmanship and fairness in the sport. Also, Sunrise 6:27A Low 11:27A 0.80’ Sunrise 6:28A High 8:45A 5.89’ Several hunting, fishing and conservation unlike many associations in the industry, Moonrise 4:48P Moonrise 8:17P Low 2:35P 0.86’ organizations requested other permit fee 7/2 High 6:19P 6.99’ 7/6 awards for junior and lady anglers will be Sunset 8:32P Sunset 8:32P High 9:23P 7.08’ changes, which do not take effect until July given. The organization is aggressively pursu- Moonset 3:10A Low 12:22P 1.28’ Full Moon 5:22A Low 3:26A 0.97’ 2010. They include increases in the state ing sponsorship and members to build the Fri. Sunrise 6:27A High 6:21A 5.81’ Tues. Sunrise 6:29A High 9:28A 5.95’ waterfowl stamp from the current $3 to $5; in organization to be the biggest in the industry. Moonset 6:23A the resident turkey permit from $5 to $10; the Moonrise 5:46P Low 12:16A 0.87’ Low 3:16P 0.85’ In total, 20 tournaments are already in the 7/3 Sunset 8:31P non-resident turkey permit from $100 to $125; works for the 2009-10 tournament season. Sunset 8:32P High 7:10P 7.02’ 7/7 High 11:02P 7.05’ Moonrise 8:57P the wildlife management area permit for hunt- Spots are limited and are filling up fast, so for Sat. Moonset 3:54A Low 1:14 A 1.24’ Wed. Sunrise 6:29A Low 4:03A 0.91’ ing, fishing and other recreational uses from rules, information, locations and registration, Sunrise 6:28A High 7:12A 5.80’ Moonset 7:29A High 10:10A 5.99’ $25 to $30; the limited-entry or special-oppor- those interested should visit 7/4 Moonrise 6:41P Low 1:05P . 0.89’ 7/8 Sunset 8:31P Low 3:54P 0.88’ tunity hunt fee from $100 per day to $150 per www.xtremekts.com. Sunset 8:32P High 7:58P 7.06’ Moonrise 9:32P High 10:39P 6.98’ day and $250 per week to $300 per week, as Confirmed tournament dates and locations: determined by FWC Commissioners; the Tide calculations are for Amelia River, Fernandina Beach. No corrections are necessary. July 30 through Aug. 2, St. Augustine; Aug. 6- Sun & Moon events are also calculated for Fernandina Beach, although actual times may vary because of land masses. snook permit from $2 to $10 and the lobster 9, Sebastian; Sept. 25-27, Port Canaveral; permit from $2 to $5. spring 2010, Stuart; April 22-25, Fort Pierce; Also, new laws create a $5 annual deer per- fall 2010, Sarasota. SUPER mit (in addition to the current hunting license XKTS is also working on a tri-state series to requirement for deer hunters) and allow the include Georgia, South Carolina and North SAVINGS agency to charge up to $5 per day for non- Carolina. Visit www.USKingfish.org. hunting and non-fishing recreation on certain EVENT! HWY. A1A • YULEE E-mail information for this column to Beth 225-FORD (3673) wildlife management areas. Jones, [email protected].
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