The Marina Blame Game the Primary, Voter Safety, and Precinct Moves

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020 / 18 Pages, 2 Sections • fbnewsleader.com The primary, voter safety, and precinct moves VICKI CANNON early voting and on by-Mail ballot, if requested, or when vot- the booths; County a “thumbs up.” Supervisor of Elections, Nassau County Election Day. ing in-person during early voting and on • Air purifier machines will be run- By now, all Election Day. ning throughout the day (and evening Accessible sample ballot We are nearing the Aug. 18 primary registered voters during early voting). An accessible sample ballot is avail- election day with early voting that began in Nassau County Health protection and supplies Voters will be provided: able at www.VoteNassau.com. Although Monday, Aug. 3. My colleagues have should have Election workers will: • A facemask and gloves, if request- a local news station recently reported gone above and beyond the call of duty to received a new • Have their temperatures taken and ed, and hand sanitizer before entering that Nassau County was directed to pro- prepare for the upcoming elections. I am Voter Information answer questions upon arrival as recom- the polling room and at various stations vide an accessible ballot as a result of a deeply grateful for the commitment they Card and a Sample mended by guidelines; during the voting process; recent lawsuit, our county had an acces- have to the citizens of Nassau County Ballot in the mail. • Wear face shields or facemasks and • A disposable cotton-tipped wooden sible ballot for the 2020 Presidential and our nation! Likewise, although Cannon It is important to gloves (when needed); stick to sign the signature pad; Preference Primary election and had a many of our election workers are not make sure the • Have hand sanitizer at their sta- • A secrecy sleeve, if requested. contract in place for a new online ballot able to work during the pandemic and voter information tions and will wash their hands and clean Everyone in the polling room will delivery system for persons with disabil- we support their decisions wholeheart- in the official mailings from our office are surfaces regularly; be requested to keep conversations ities (once it was certified) even prior edly, we are also deeply grateful for the accurate and, if not, contact our office • Voting booths will be cleaned to a minimum for the protection of all. to the lawsuit. The new system was election workers and county employees as soon as possible to ensure that you after each use and will have a “reserved” To show your appreciation, give the who have committed to working during have no delays in receiving your Vote- sign to provide social distancing between dedicated election workers of Nassau PRIMARY Continued on 5A TDC mulls The marina blame game MAB JULIA ROBERTS changes to News-Leader wants The city of Fernandina Beach has spent millions of dollars on repairs, Christmas replacements, and upgrades to the to keep city-owned Fernandina Harbor Marina since it was damaged during Hurricane Matthew in October festivities 2016. City Manager Dale Martin says Westrec the city performed that work after JULIA ROBERTS being assured by Federal Emergency JULIA ROBERTS News-Leader Management Agency officials that if News-Leader the cost to repair damages exceed- This year’s edition of Dickens on ed 50% of the cost of replacement, Marina Advisory Board member Joe Centre, a Victorian-themed Christmas FEMA would pay 75% of the replace- Blanchard said the Fernandina Beach festival held annually in downtown ment cost. In turn, Martin assured City Commission’s decision to award a Fernandina Beach, remains undecided the citizens. contract to Oasis Marinas to manage the due to the limits placed on the size of But in June, FEMA advised the Fernandina Harbor Marina next year is public gatherings due to the coronavirus city it would not cover 75% of the par for the course: the commission made pandemic. cost to replace many parts of the the decision despite MAB members rec- At an Amelia Island Tourist marina because it does not believe ommending letting Westrec continue Development Council Board of those damages required replacement. managing the marina for another year Directors meeting held July 29, TDC Instead of reimbursing the city for after repairs are finished, so the city can Managing Director Gil Langley asked 75% of $6.5 million, FEMA now says see how the company does with a fully the board for input on the three-day it will give the city 75% of a new total: functional marina. event that brings thousands of visitors $1.6 million. The marina is undergoing upgrades and $3 million into the area. How FEMA and the city came to and repairs to damage resulting from The city recently canceled sev- this place is a long, complicated tale of ROBERT FIEGE/NEWS-LEADER Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and does eral public events that were expected a single document that the city says it In October 2016, Hurricane Matthew caused major damage to the not yet have fueling services. The to attract more than 50 people each, never received, yet on which FEMA Fernandina Harbor Marina, much of which has been repaired. A marina’s fuel dock is under construc- the maximum number of people that based the final amount it says it is damage assessment by Applied Technology & Management found tion now. Concerns have been raised should gather under state guidelines. obligated to pay. Dock 1, a wave attenuator, was damaged beyond repair and needed about Westrec’s performance, especially to be replaced, but the Federal Emergency Management Agency is TDC Continued on 3A MARINA Continued on 9A refuting that claim and wants to pay only for repairs. MAB Continued on 6A Lemond focuses on economic development JULIA ROBERTS given him insight into what is needed to brought significant tax revenue to the county’s favorable credit rating does not News-Leader bring diversity to the county’s tax base. county plus 25 to 30 high-paying jobs. necessarily reflect sound financial plan- The county’s Economic Development While the company was ready to ning so much as the fact that taxes are Brent Lemond, running for county Board works to bring industrial projects make an offer on the property, the zon- high enough to fund county government. commissioner in District 3, wants to to the county, which Lemond says give ing change came to the county’s Zoning “When you’re an elected official, the bring more economic development a better return on investment in jobs and Planning Board and was approved for hardest thing to do is to tell people no, to Nassau County. Lemond believes and tax revenue. He points to a decision high-density residential development. especially special interests, because residential development does not pay made during his tenure on the Economic “Laura called me and said they you’re trying to get elected, but if you for itself because the added population Development Board. He says a devel- were going to pull (the Economic have a cap on your budget, you start requires services residential taxes don’t oper approached the board to ask for Development Board’s) funding if we fight looking at opportunity costs and what is cover, and that has put a strain on the support for a zoning change on some this,” Lemond said. “It was frustrating. the best way to spend the money. That’s county’s finances. property that lies along the railroad on I didn’t want to be the one to cost her where my MBA comes in – it’s asset “The biggest problem facing the Harts Road. The property was zoned her job.” allocation. Operating efficiency is very county is our tax base, there is too Industrial, but the developer wanted He said that decision and other important, but what’s more important much residential development,” he said. the county’s Zoning and Planning Board “fishy, irregular” interference made him is deciding what is the most important “Because of that residential develop- to change the zoning to allow him to want to run for the Nassau County Board option for the long-term financial pic- ment, which doesn’t pay for itself, we’ve build townhomes on the property. The of County Commissioners. ture.” raised taxes on average 30% over the Economic Development Board did not “As everything starts playing out, He said, if elected, his priorities are last two years. We have deficits. Our support the effort to change the zoning, and you start seeing the insiders moving diversifying the tax base, financial plan- library system is not good, our park sys- according to Lemond, instead asking and coalescing … I said, I’ve got to step ning, and ending cronyism and corrup- tem is not good, our roads are not kept then-Economic Development Director in here or I’ve got to shut up forever,” tion in county government. up. The reason for that is that we haven’t Laura DiBella to find an industrial project Lemond said. developed in a balanced way.” for the property. DiBella found a com- Lemond believes the county should He said his first move as commis- Lemond says his business education pany that wanted to put a data center on stay with the rollback tax rate, which sioner would be to go through the budget and experience serving on the county’s the property, which Lemond says would identifies “how tight things are” in JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER Economic Development Board have have created a minimal footprint and the county’s budget. He contends the LEMOND Continued on 3A Lemond u Stop Wasteful Spending DALE P. u Offer Advance Courses To ALL Middle Schools 7 NO u Prepare Our College Bound Students For ACT/SAT BRADDOCK Property Tax FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Increase!!! u Let Our Teachers “TEACH” 4YES - DALE P. BRADDOCK Political advertisement paid for and approved by Dale Braddock, Republican, for Superintendent of Schools SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT Now or later!

INDEX Looking Back 25 Years Business – 4a Legal Notices – 6, 7b Interim City Manager Zachary Classified Ads – 8b Obituaries – 2a Zoul began reorganizing the Court Report – 8a Police Report – 8a city’s Building Department as Editorial – 7a Puzzles – 5b “Community Development” by dis- Fishing/Tides – 3b Sports – 1b missing two-thirds of the staff. Aug. 2, 1995 News-Leader, 166th year. No. 63, Copyright, 2020

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Master Gardener program has thrived under her an executive leadership consulting practice with leadership, with many of them tirelessly serving the Marhaver Associates LLC, until his death. OBITUARIES community with science-based knowledge gained Carl is survived by his wife, Robin Ferst through IFAS/UF. Marhaver of Amelia Island; daughters, Kristen grandchildren, Ryan, Kyle, Alexander, Noelle, and She was often a featured speaker during the Marhaver (Mark Vermeij) of Willemstad, Curacao, Nancy Ellen (Burman) Cutler Eva, as well as numerous relatives and friends. She Home and Garden shows at Epcot and made occa- and Kelly Marhaver Klempay (Corbett Klempay) Nancy Ellen (Burman) Cutler, of Amelia Island, will also be dearly missed by her friends at Bridge sional TV appearances on First Coast Living on of Austin, Texas; their mother, Jill Marhaver of Fla. and Orrs Island, Maine, left this life on July 25, Club and Isle de Mai. WTLV-12. Apple Valley, Minn.; and adored grandson, Ames 2020 after a short illness. This wonderful woman will be missed by the Her many awards include the Florida Klempay. Nancy was born on March many lives she touched. Association of Natural Resources Professionals He was chairman of the board of his surviv- 21, 1938, the only child of Myles A private service will be held at the family’s Mid-Career Leadership Award; Florida Association ing siblings: Joanne Marhaver Smith of Herkimer, Ambrose Burman and Amy request. of County Agricultural Agent Search for Excellence N.Y., Brian Marhaver of Little Falls, N.Y., and David Catherine (Hefferman) Burman. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contribu- Team Award, national finalist; national finalist in Marhaver (Lynne Marhaver) and Robert Marhaver Nancy grew up in Stephensburg, tions be made to Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church in Landscape Horticulture; Computerized Graphic (Tami Johnson Marhaver), both of Ilion; and numer- N.J. and was the salutatorian of her Fernandina Beach. Presentation Silver Award; and Extension ous beloved nieces and nephews, whom he loved graduating class at Hackettstown Please share your memories and condolences at Professional Association Young Professional of coaching and caring for during summer holidays at High School. Nancy earned her www.oxleyheard.com. the Year. Fourth Lake in the Adirondacks. nursing degree from Grace New Haven School of Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors One of her greatest achievements was seeing Carl was predeceased by his parents, Laura Nursing (now Yale School of Nursing) and attended publication her children’s book, Zoe’s Mission, Katherine “Katie” Marhaver and Edward ‘’Ned’’ Boston University. Nancy worked several years as which was illustrated by local artist and Master Arleigh Marhaver, and his brother-in-law, David an R.N. in the labor and delivery ward of Glens Falls Brett Lee Hendrix Gardener Joanne Roach. She also included her A. Smith. Hospital in Glens Falls, N.Y. Brett Lee Hendrix, 47, of Fernandina Beach, grandchildren in the plot. At the time of his death, Carl served as president In Boston, Nancy met Bill, her handsome and Fla., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Becky’s priorities were always her love of the of the Beachside Villas Condominium Association charming neighbor. They married in 1960 and July 29, 2020. Savior, Jesus Christ, and her family, especially her and on the Governance Committee of the Amelia shared 57 years together during which she endured, He was born on December 8, three sons, Ben, John, and Nathan, and the fine Island Equity Club. Carl was a lifetime member of with a gentle scolding and a hidden smile, his bad 1972 in Jacksonville, Fla. young men they have become. Her faith guided her the Amelia Shotgun Sports Club, where he enjoyed jokes and he enjoyed her amazing cooking. They An avid outdoorsman, Brett through every major decision and event; if it didn’t much success shooting sporting clays with Team spent many happy years living in Argyle, N.Y., loved hunting and fishing, finding line up with the Word of God, it just didn’t happen. Winchester. Carl was an avid scuba diver for over Granby, Conn., Orrs Island, and Amelia Island, and peace in the woods. He enjoyed all She was always kind and thoughtful, putting others 20 years and he nurtured his daughters’ love of enjoyed traveling the world after Bill’s retirement. sports, but especially FSU football. before herself. traveling, science, sports, and sunshine on many An avid reader and skilled craftsperson, Nancy He was an accomplished weight- She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Caribbean dive trips. possessed a quiet determination and her calm, yet lifter and won many bench press Sylvia Haddock; sister, Carolyn Osburn; and broth- Due to the coronavirus, a memorial service will steady, presence lent those she loved the knowl- contests. Brett was a good-hearted person who er, Billy David. be held in his birthplace of Ilion at a later date. edge she was always available to listen, love and loved to laugh and hang out with friends, whether Rebecca is survived by her husband of 43 years, As an expression of sympathy, any memorial lend a hand. She instilled in her family the belief on hunting trips or Saturday afternoon football Doug; father, Doyle Haddock; sons, Ben (Julie), contributions may be made to the Marhaver Lab, that some of the most meaningful moments in life cookouts. John (Stephanie), and Nathan (Jessicca); sister, Trust for Conservation Innovation, 405 14th St., happen in the kitchen and at the table, surrounded He was preceded in death by his beloved dad, Marolyn (Randy) Bristowe; brother, Dan (Brenda) Suite 164, Oakland, CA, 94612. by family, friends, dogs, food, laughter, stories, bad Kirby Hendrix; his maternal grandparents, Will and Haddock; grandchildren, Eli, Silas, Noah, Rowen, Please share your memories and condolences at jokes and love. Cleo Fowler; and his paternal grandparents, Luther and Sophia; and nieces and nephews. www.oxleyheard.com. Nancy was predeceased by her parents and hus- and Dorothy Hendrix. A private service will be held for the immediate Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors band, William Clyde Cutler. He leaves behind his mother, Janice Fowler family; however, a Celebration of Life will be held She will be tremendously missed by her chil- Hendrix; brother, Brian Hendrix (Angie); long- this fall to coincide with the dedication of the new dren, Kathleen Hutchins (Phillip Dudley) of Bath, time companion, Kelly Anderson; nephew, Brian Extension building on Miner Road, which will bear Ann Simmons Tillis Maine, William Cutler Jr. (John Wlodarczyk) of Hendrix Jr.; nieces, Brittnie Hendrix and Emma her name. Ann Simmons Tillis, 90, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Laguna Beach, Calif., Amy Cutler (James Maloney) Hendrix; uncles, Steve Fowler and Steve Hendrix In lieu of flowers, fans of Becky can support Fla., passed away July 18, 2020. of Marblehead, Mass., and Jay Cutler of Holyoke, (Cathy); aunts, Peggy Scott (Charles) and Tisa the local Extension’s Master Gardener program She was a longtime Jacksonville, Mass.; grandchildren, Lance and Nadine Stilphen, Fowler; and many cousins and friends. by purchasing Zoe’s Mission from the UF/IFAS Fla. resident, owning Canterbury Aidan, Maeve and Declan Maloney, and Anna His family is planning a memorial service for a Nassau County Extension office in Yulee. Call (904) House Antiques in Avondale. She and Emelia Pisinski-Cutler; great-grandchildren, later date. 530-6350. later moved to Amelia Island, Fla., Blake Stilphen and Riley Rusaw; and the enormous Please share your memories and condolences at Please share your memories and condolences at where she spent 25 years enjoying extended family she and Bill formed through close- www.oxleyheard.com. www.oxleyheard.com. the beach lifestyle. ly-nurtured, lifelong friendships. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors She loved sports and golfing Although we mourn the loss of her, we know and was an avid Florida Gators fan. she is where she belongs, with Bill and the crazy, Ann was a classy, warm-hearted, and resource- beloved Cutler dogs. Our heartache is entirely in Rebecca Lynn Jordi Raymond A. Keen ful woman. People were drawn to her because she the thought of life without her true and loving pres- Rebecca Lynn Jordi passed away July 31, 2020 at Raymond A. Keen, 62, passed away Saturday made everyone feel special. ence. the age of 66 after a courageous battle with cancer. evening, August 1, 2020 at his Yulee, Fla. residence. She is survived by her son, Steve Tillis (Julie); Memorial services will occur at a later date on She was at home, surrounded by family. Raymond was born in Boussac, France and daughter, Nancy Friedell (Ron); brother, Henry Amelia Island and Orrs Island. Becky was born March 9, 1954, moved to Yulee with his family in 1971 from Simmons (Charlotte); and granddaughter, Hailey Donations may be made in Nancy’s memory to in Jacksonville, Fla. A daughter of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. He was employed Ann Tillis. Harpswell Land Trust, P.O. Box 359, 153 Harpswell Doyle and Sylvia Haddock, she by Rayonier and was a member of United Steel She was predeceased by her husband, Tom, and Neck Road, Harpswell, ME 04079, or Amelia Island graduated from Florida State Workers Union, Local 766. daughter, Susan. Museum of History, 233 S. Third St., Fernandina University with a Bachelor of He had a big heart and would do A private graveside service will be held in the Beach, FL 32034. Science and Kutztown University anything for anyone in his life. He Jacksonville National Cemetery. with a Master of Science. loved life. His favorite things were Visit the online tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. A teacher at heart, she taught at his granddaughter, Tailynn, fish- Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home Donna DiCostanzo Northwestern Junior High, Word of Life Christian ing, baseball trips with his son, and It is with great sadness that the family of Donna School, First Coast Christian School, and Penn his lifelong friends he had made DiCostanzo, 70, announces her passing on July 31, State University Berks College before she found since moving to Yulee. Rusty Drew Torrans 2020 in Fernandina Beach, Fla. after a brief illness her calling as an Extension agent for the University Raymond was predeceased by his parents, A flame that shined brighter than the rest, and with pancreatic cancer. of Florida here in Nassau County. Charlie and Miyo Keen, and his brother-in-law, burnt out way too soon. Donna was born in Columbia, Pa. on September It was here that Becky thrived, starting as the Ron Salmon. On Monday, July 27, 2020, Rusty Drew Torrans 16, 1949 to James and Mildred Haug. horticulture agent, achieving certification with the Survivors include his spouse, Wendy Keen; two was called on by our Lord at the She was a high school teacher at Penn Wood International Society of Arborists, and becoming sons, Darrell Keen and David Keen; a daughter, young age of 17. High School in Pennsylvania and Camden County the UF/IFAS Nassau County Extension Service Brantley Keen; a brother, Walter Keen (Susie); Born in Jacksonville, Fla., on High School in Georgia until her retirement, director. sister, Janet Keen Salmon; several nieces and August 7, 2002, Rusty had a per- after which she spent her time volunteering with Rebecca initiated many projects including nephews; other family members and many lifelong sonality larger than life. He had a Barnabas Center and Hope House. Donna enjoyed the demonstration gardens at the James S. Page friends. way to brighten anyone’s day with traveling, playing bridge, cooking, walking, exercis- Governmental Complex and the Yulee office; Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, just his sly smile and huge heart. ing, and spending time with family. Landscape Matters classes; the Crash Course on August 6, 2020 at the River of Praise Worship Rusty became a father just a short She will be lovingly remembered by her hus- Gardening; the Garden Talk column in the News- Center, located at 83410 St. Mark Drive in Yulee, seven months ago to his beautiful baby girl, Lieylah band, Peter; children, Stephanie (Paul) and Amy Leader; and many clinics on native plants, birds, with the Rev. Jackie Hayes officiating. The family Faye Torrans. He was so happy and excited to be a (Mike); sister, Carol; brothers, James and Chas; and rain barrels, herbs, and her beloved citrus. The will receive friends from 5 p.m. until the time of father and watch that little girl grow. service the same day at the church. Rusty was preceded in death by his granddaddy, In lieu of flowers, the family will be developing “Bo Bo” Michael K. Turner, whom he loved so an annual tennis scholarship for local youth in his much and who was surely waiting at the gates of B&B name at a later date. heaven to pick up Rusty in his “big rig” so that he Monuments To view Mr. Keen’s online obituary and leave could give him a tour around the place; you can Donna Byrd condolences, visit the Green Pine website at www. only imagine the smile Rusty had on his face, as (904) 277-2742 greenpinefuneral.com. bright as heaven itself; and also by his grandfather, 474418 S.R. 200 • State Licensed Green Pine Funeral Home, Cremations & Cemetery Davis A. Drew. Rusty is survived by his mother, Debra Drew; his little brothers, Taitum, who was his best friend, Carl Edward Marhaver and Cailum; his grandmothers, Cheryl Drew and NLPSA Carl Edward Marhaver, 67, passed away Friday, Patricia Turner; uncle Bam, Michael Drew; aunt, Needs volunteers to help Nassau County families who need food, shelter July 24, 2020 on Amelia Island, Fla., his home since Brandy O. Diam; Corey and Nicole Turner; his sec- MEMORIALS and basic necessities. 2014. ond mama, Kayla Price; little sister, Lindsey Blake; • Monument Cleaning, Raising, Call: 904.261.7000 for more information . Carl was born in Ilion, N.Y. and graduated with a and countless cousins and others whose lives were Engraving and Bronze Refinishing 904-261-8783 1303 JASMINE STREET FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034 Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from touched by this beautiful young man. Cornell University. An analytical Rusty never met a stranger, with his love for life thinker and problem solver who and people. To be so young and to have touched so loved a tough challenge, Carl built many people’s hearts will be his legacy. a long and successful career in Please come help us celebrate Rusty’s life on his City Scoop refining, business development, 18th birthday, Friday, August 7, 2020, at 11 a.m. at and operations management, New Life Baptist Church, located at 464069 S.R. primarily with Koch Industries 200 in Yulee, Fla. Keep Nassau Beautiful - Nassau County Inc. in Wichita, Kan., Pine Bend, Due to COVID-19, there will be adequate spac- Minn., and Atlanta, Ga. Carl retired as president of ing available, facemasks are optional, and hand sani- Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Food Drive Georgia-Pacific Packaging Division in 2014 and led tizer will be available at the doors.

August 15, 2020; 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Nassau County Road Department WEEKLY UPDATE American Values Dinner tomorrow p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Peck Center, 86200 Gene Lassere Blvd. located at 516 S. 10th St. in Fernandina Beach. Yulee, FL 32097 The fourth annual Nassau County American Candidates running for county judge, supervi- Values Virtual Dinner to benefit the Boy Scouts sor of elections, schools superintendent, school of America will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday board, county commissioner, and city commis- via Zoom, and there’s still time to register and sioner will be on hand. More info: (904)261-0165 or www.keepnassaubeautiful.org support the event. Fund raised at this event will help make the Scouting program available Household Hazardous Waste event to youth throughout Nassau County. Those There will be a free household hazardous attending will have the opportunity to learn waste collection for county residents Saturday, more about Scouting’s local impact and allow Aug. 15, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Nassau our organization to recognize members of County Road Department, 86200 Gene our community. To register, visit http://www. Lasserre Blvd. in Yulee. Aerosol cans, batter- nfcscouting.org/avd and scroll to the links for ies, used cooking oil, computers, corrosives, Nassau County near the bottom. For additional electronics, fertilizers, fluorescent bulbs, gaso- questions, contact Cole Walters at coleton.wal- line, cleaners, insecticides, lubricants, oil filters, [email protected] or at (904) 388-0591. paint/paint thinners, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, propane tanks and televisions will Candidates forum set for Saturday be accepted. A non-perishable canned food The Nassau County Christian Leadership drive will also be held. For information and Conference in conjunction with the NAACP directions to the event, visit keepnassaubeauti- will host a candidates forum from 9 a.m. to 1 ful.org/news-and-events/ or call 261-0165.

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NL Wednesday 08.05.20.indd 2 8/4/20 6:42 PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020 NEWS News-Leader 3A TDC begins review of candidates for board MICHAEL MILLER allowed) to the AICVB accounting Commission; ager, Innisfree Hotels; News-Leader firm Courson and Stam no later • Len Kreger commis- • Barbara Halverstadt, direc- than August 7th.” sioner, Fernandina Beach City tor of marketing, Jacksonville Members of the Amelia Island From there, Courson and Stam Commission; International Airport; and Tourist Development Council’s will determine three finalists who • Bob Hartman, general man- • Arlene Filkoff, executive Board of Directors have had their will then be notified and invited to ager, Residence Inn; director, Fernandina Beach Main first look at candidates who have publicist, Guide My Brand; • William Wiest, hotel man- present at the next TDC meeting, • Olivia Hoblit, regional man- Street. applied to fill one of their empty • Tarah Dunlop, owner and ager, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia set for Aug. 26. seats. The seat was vacated earlier “Selection of one or more general manager, Elizabeth Point Island. You’re in your super seventy’s and bored. You throw caution to this year when Jim McManemon, Lodge and Dunlop Hospitality; Langley explained the process candidates will be forwarded to the wind and take your 40’ or 45’ motorhome to race others who was manager at The Ritz- • James Dunlop, owner, for selecting a new board member. the BOCC for action. Of course, around a track. My best buddy won the 1st annual MidSouth Carlton, Amelia Island, was trans- Elizabeth Point Lodge, Amelia “The notebooks will be orga- the BOCC may reject any candi- Roadrunners Motorhome National in Jennerstown Speedway, ferred to a different property. Island Vacations, and Dunlop nized in alphabetical order. Each dates, refer back to the AITDC, PA. Yes, we plan to challenge next year. Thirteen applications were Hospitality; candidate will be catalogued by or appoint someone else,” Langley Come by the coffee is on. included in information packets • Kristein Huben, account an identifying number (i.e. John added. Your VOTE is your VOICE. Early voting happening now. distributed during a quarterly director of special events; Smith – 001). AITDC members The person chosen to fill meeting held July 29. Those 13 • Kim James, vacation rental will have a scorecard on which McManemon’s seat will serve DEERTRACKS candidates are: owner; they will list their top 3 candidates until the current term expires in • Bradley Anderholm, retired • Kevin McCarthy, owner, based on qualifications and experi- December and then an additional Your ONE CALL FULL SERVICE PLUMBING Company is HIR- ING. We need plumbers and helpers. Apply in person. 24/7 chief operating officer, Lake Amelia River Cruises; ences,” he wrote in an email to the full four-year term, he stated. emergency service, repair, remodel, new construction, show- Lanier Island Resort; • Shawn McCarthy, boat cap- News-Leader. “Members of the The current members of the room and counter sales for residential, commercial and industrial • Dawn Bendel, government tain, Bald Eagle; AITDC are not allowed to discuss TDC Board of Directors are: needs. Come by, call or email [email protected]. performance auditor; • Cassie McClellan, freelance candidates amongst themselves • Danny Leeper, chairman, Follow us on Facebook. • Phyllis Davis, executive digital strategist and yoga coach; due to Sunshine Law. We will ask Board of County Commissioners; director, Amelia Island Museum; • Lisa West, owner, The AITDC members to return their • Dr. Chip Ross, commis- DEERWALK • Kristi Dosh, founder and Addison on Amelia Island; signed cards (secret ballots are not sioner, Fernandina Beach City Local businesses depend on you. Come in our neighborhood and visit.

Board member and down 15.6% in June. Langley said we got through 9/11, hurricanes. 474390 E. S.R. 200 TDC Continued from page 1 Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor the TDC has adjusted its 2020 We’ll get through this and come Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Len Kreger said that, depending budget in light of the decreased back stronger than ever.” Langley said this fall’s annual CFC 1426558 pétanque tournament has also on the necessary lead time, there revenue. “I told my team, you [email protected] 277-3942 FL CFC 057478–GA MPR 006661 been canceled, while the fate of could still be time to make a deci- don’t go fishing when there’s a the Amelia Island Museum of sion about the festival. Contracts hurricane outside,” Langley said, History’s Holiday Home Tour with vendors must be signed explaining the adjusted 2020 bud- has yet to be determined. He said before Oct. 1. get is based on 40% of revenue Let’s professional or college sports “Should it be canceled, you that was projected when the bud- events planned for Northeast are sending a positive message get was created. Keep Danny Leeper Florida will not bring visitors to to the community,” Kreger said. The TDC has decreased its the island in large numbers. Board member and City budget for the 2021 fiscal year Langley told the TDC Board Commissioner Chip Ross said in expectation of a 37.5% drop County Commissioner there are three options regarding some members of the commu- in revenue, to $4.75 million. Dickens on Centre: nity might not see it that way. The total TDC 2021 budget pro- DistriCt 1 • The festival could be “rei- Some people, he said, believe posed was $7,832,500, a 12.6% n I Will Continue To Serve Our Great County With Integrity magined” with an expanded the recent cancellation of the decrease from last year’s bud- And Strong Leadership footprint to allow for social dis- Republican National Convention get. The 2021 budget includes n I Will Continue To Move Forward With A Safe Re-Opening tancing, adjustments of enter- in Jacksonville was a “not a good $4.71 million in marketing and Of Our Economy And Keep Our Residents Working thing.” $1.4 million in spending on the tainment, and changes to logis- n I Am A Lifelong Resident Of Nassau County, Maintaining tics. This option could result Board member and island’s beaches. My Residence In District 1 For 36 Years. in some economic impact, he Fernandina Beach Main Street The budget was unanimous- n said. Executive Director Arlene ly approved and will go to the Don’t Be Fooled By The Smear Campaign Waged By My Opponent And His Corporate Backers • Dickens could become a Filkoff said online shopping is Nassau County Board of County virtual event with live-streamed a great opportunity for vendors Commissioners for approval. n I Have Never Claimed Homestead Outside Of District 1 As events and vendors and busi- and downtown businesses, espe- TDC Board Chairman and County Commissioner nesses offering online shopping, cially in light of the reduced foot County Commission Chairman n I Have Taken A Stand Against Corporate Greed And Their allowing the TDC to maintain traffic Dickens on Centre usually Danny Leeper thanked Langley Plan To Have The Taxpayers Pay For Their Developments brand awareness. provides. for the job the TDC has done “in • The event could be com- Filkoff cautioned against can- these unprecedented times.” Now, more than ever, we NEED to keep pletely canceled with just the celing the Christmas lights dis- “My team has done a tremen- downtown Christmas lights play that is traditional in down- dous job,” Langley said. “We’ve being displayed this year and town Fernandina Beach. “If we done everything we’ve been Danny Leeper then resumed in 2021. make the lights go away, it will asked to do by the city, the coun- County Commissioner, District 1 “We didn’t present the idea be like the Island of Misfit Toys,” ty or our stakeholders. It’s not an of keeping things as they are,” she said. “Everybody would lose exaggeration to say there were Working for YOU! Langley said. “With the cur- their minds.” times we were working 24/7 to I ask for your vote rent structure, the product just Langley told the TDC board respond to issues that came up. th doesn’t work. We want to do all that his staff would gather more We felt like we were quarantined on August 18 we can to protect the brand. I information and present more in the office instead of at home. Political Advertisement paid for and approved by Danny Leeper, think our gut feeling is to cancel ideas at its August meeting. We’ve been through flu viruses, Republican for Nassau County Commissioner, District 1 the event.” Langely also presented a Langley believes the work financial report showing that, involved in presenting a vir- while hospitality businesses tual event would be “onerous” have taken a hit due to decreased and would not produce a qual- travel during the pandemic, the ity event. Prerecording events picture is beginning to look a bit would have to be done soon, so brighter. a decision to keep some ele- In March, “bed tax” collec- ments such as performances to tions were down 41.6%. They be broadcast in December needs were down 90.4% in April and to be made as soon as possible. 60.2% in May, but were only

Nassau County School District, LEMOND where he is currently director Continued from page 1 of Career and Adult Education. and zoning ordinances in order In that position, he serves as the to level the development playing school district’s appointee to the field. county’s Economic Development “I think a lot of this could be Board, which is tasked with avoided if we had had ordinances bringing business to the county. that were clear, that set the rules Lemond, his wife, Brandy, and up, then it’s fair to everybody,” three children Robert, Elizabeth he explained. “But they want to and Benjamin, have lived in the do everything on a vote because county seven years. that’s what allows deals to be [email protected] made. Good government is, you make your rules very clear, they apply to everyone the same way, and then everyone follows the rules.” Lemond has a degree in business administration from the University of North Florida as well as an MBA from Mercer University. He said he has coached basketball, and his career path followed that arc, teaching and coaching while he got more business education in high school and college before he joined the

NL Wednesday 08.05.20.indd 3 8/4/20 6:41 PM 4A WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020/News-Leader BUSINESS Business assistance grant applications Survey on PPP Nassau County’s Small Program which is designed to and Prevention. ets by U.S. Mail, call the Nassau Business Assistance Grant assist small businesses in need of Application packets can be CARES hotline between 8 a.m. Program will invest at least $2.2 short-term assistance due to dis- picked up at the following locations and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday: million in the county’s small busi- ruption of business operations and during the business hours: (904) 530-6800. says most has nesses, according to an email from loss of revenue as a result of the • Nassau County, James S. An in-person assistance the Nassau County Chamber of COVID-19 pandemic. To be eligi- Page Governmental Complex, appointment with a Nassau Commerce. The Small Business ble for the county’s Small Business 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee. CARES representative can also Assistance Grant Program will Assistance Grant Program, busi- • Callahan Town Hall, 542300 be scheduled by calling (904) 530- been spent allow up to 440 qualifying small nesses must meet the require- US Highway 1, Callahan. 6800 or emailing cares@nassau- businesses access to a maximum ments listed in the “Eligibility” • Fernandina Beach City Hall, countyfl.com. The NFIB Research Center they were with some exceed- of $5,000 per applicant in grant section. 204 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach. Applications must be received has released a national survey ing pre-COVID sales levels. money to cover normal business Eligible for-profit businesses • Hilliard Town Hall, 15859 by the Nassau CARES office not on the state of small business Thirty-two percent report sales expenses, including employee will be required to provide the West County Road 108, Hilliard. later than 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. and the Paycheck Protection levels of 50-74% from last year. wages, vendor bills, rent, utilities documentation listed in the appli- • Nassau County Chamber 17. Program. The PPP loan appli- Twenty-one percent of small and employee/customer safety cation to verify their eligibility. of Commerce, 961687 Gateway Paper applications and docu- cation is set to close on Aug. businesses still in operation costs to help offset the loss of rev- Eligible business will be Blvd., Suite 101-G, Fernandina mentation will be accepted at 8 after Congress extended the have sales levels that are less enue due to COVID-19. The fed- required to pledge in good faith to Beach. the drop box located at the front deadline to allow more small than half of what they were this eral CARES Act has provided the make all efforts to remain opera- Go to https://www.nassaucoun- entrance of the James S. Page business owners to participate. time last year. funding for this county program. tional after applicable local and tyfl.com/1039/Nassau-CARES for Governmental Complex, 96135 Key findings from the sur- About 23% of small busi- Businesses financially impact- state emergency guidelines are online applications. Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097. vey include: ness owners report that they ed by the COVID-19 pandemic removed and commit to follow- To request application packets Contact the Nassau County The majority (71%) of small will have to close their doors may apply for a one-time cash ing the COVID-19 Prevention via email, email cares@nassau- Chamber of Commerce at info@ business owners have now used if the current economic condi- payment through the county’s Measures recommended by the countyfl.com. nassaucountyflchamber.com or their entire PPP loan. The 29% tions do not improve over the Small Business Assistance Grant U.S. Centers for Disease Control To request application pack- call (904) 261-3248. still using their loan are likely next six months. not far behind. Borrowers are Another 22% of owners now waiting for lenders to anticipate they will be able to start accepting loan forgive- operate no longer than 7-12 ness applications. The SBA months under current eco- has recently issued process- nomic conditions. New KinderCare is open in Yulee ing instructions and just over Over half (56%) are better one-third of small business situated and do not anticipate The Yulee KinderCare has opened in a • Frequent handwashing and surface/toy all children can reach their full potential borrowers plan to use the EZ any near-term problems. 10,000-square-foot space in the Wildlight sanitizing; through high-quality education, positive form. Another 61% are not sure More small business own- development, according to a news release. • All staff members must wear masks; guidance, inclusion and love. Our philosophy, if they will use the EZ form or ers find it difficult to pay their The early childhood education and care facil- • Temperature checks and health ques- curriculum and inclusivity make us the best the long form. mortgage/rent/lease payments ity will serve more than 140 children, ages six tionnaires are required for anyone entering company to our industry. I am so excited to Some small business own- than any other expense cate- weeks to 12 years old. KinderCare Learning the center; welcome families to our center, so they can ers (21%) have or anticipate gory. About 54% of owners rent Centers is the nation’s largest private pro- • Health screenings throughout the day; experience the incredible learning environ- having to lay off employees their business property while vider of early childhood education and care. • Strict exclusion for illness policy; ment our teachers create every day.” after using the PPP loan. This another 40% own. Seven per- In order to open the childcare center both • Social distancing in classrooms when Yulee KinderCare includes nine total is generally unchanged from cent both rent and own proper- properly and safely, KinderCare Learning appropriate for age groups; and classrooms, an indoor gym, fully equipped NFIB’s July 7 survey at 22%. ty used for business purposes. Centers partnered with medical experts to • A protocol in place to ensure a quick outdoor playground and wellness screening Almost half (46%) of PPP About one-third of respondent’s redesign their daily health and safety prac- response should anyone in the center be diag- station. The center will also employ 17 staff loan borrowers also anticipate own investment property and tices, which in many cases go beyond state nosed with or exposed to COVID-19. members who have nearly 250 years of col- needing additional financial sup- 77% of them collect rent from and CDC guidelines. Some of the steps that “Here at the Yulee KinderCare, we have lective experience in early childhood educa- port over the next 12 months. those properties. Just over one- Yulee KinderCare will follow every day to a dedicated, experienced teaching team who tion. The center is centrally located within Congress is currently negotiat- third (34%) of those who have ensure the continued health of children and are passionate about the education and well- Wildlight at 110 Floco Ave. Go to https:// ing additional support. Almost renters are experiencing more employees in their care include: being of young children,” Center Director www.kindercare.com/our-centers/yulee/ half of small business owners difficulty collecting rent than • Restricted access to classrooms; Kelli Watson said in the release. “We believe fl/301965 for more information. (46%) are nearly back to where normal. Over one-third (35%) of small business owners are “very” or “moderately” concerned about contracting COVID-19 themselves while operating their business. Another 35% are somewhat concerned. 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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020 NEWS News-Leader 5A ‘Lack of clarity’ from state on CARES Act JOHN SCHAFFNER “instead of this incremental, to FDEM for provisional approval the bank. The remaining 75% is with a governor and state agency For the News-Leader risk-taking or fronting of money, and to request that FDEM the pending FDEM approval. when they place further restric- or reimbursing of money, they remaining 75% of the total $15.4 On Friday, Jahonsky told com- tions on money that Congress The Nassau County Board should release the full remaining million allocation to Nassau missioners the plan they adopted allocated to help our businesses of County Commissioners was amount. If you are truly trying to County; on July 29 “includes items we and individuals affected by this apprised Friday of concerns get it out to where it is needed • Pay up front the $3,848,390 believe are eligible for reimburse- pandemic.” The money was allo- regarding the upfront purchasing – these are needs, not wish lists to cover elements in Tier 2 of ment; but only the U.S. Treasury cated directly to 22 Florida coun- of goods and services by some – then release the funds.” the plan prior to pre-approval by can make the final decision. If an ties “and yet we are punished,” potential recipients of $15.4 mil- “Let you make the determi- FDEM; and, item is deemed ineligible, then he added. “It makes no sense at lion in CARES Act funds allocated Mullin Pope nation and then send it in to the • Extended the GSG contract the claw-back provision would all. I hope we can work through to the county. The concerns are state with your reasons for the from July 30-Aug. 15. be invoked” and that can happen it.” due to the risks involved with determinations,” he added. The primary reason for the years later. “There is a level of The BOCC is scheduled to reimbursement. The review “We are not comfortable about On July 29, the BOCC BOCC approval of the upfront risk for non-reimbursement,” he meet again today in the county Friday followed a discussion the amount of internal funds that approved a series of actions funding of the second tier proj- added. “If FDEM does release Emergency Management facility with the county’s law firm late are available,” Mullin said. “We that resulted in acceptance of ects was that a significant por- the remaining 75%, there would – due to Commission Chambers last Wednesday. will have to get back to you on the CARES Act Expenditure tion of that second 25% of funding not be any risk.” being used for early voting – and County Manager and Attorney that at the Wednesday (Aug. 5) Plan submitted by Government ($2,306,300) is allocated to “facil- The clear message from these issues will likely be dis- Michael Mullin and Assistant meeting.” He added, “We need to Services Group and to apply ities-operations improvements,” Mullin and Pope was that no one cussed again. Manager Taco Pope explained go back to the constitutionals and for the remainder of the $15.4 including new generators for the needs to be spending any of the they want the commissioners municipalities and explain that to million available to the coun- county’s detention facility. The monies proposed for the remain- to be aware of the risks and the them.” ty administered through the present generator only covers ing tiers of the approved county

sequencing process by which the Nonprofits would be handled Florida Division of Emergency part of the facility. The new gen- program until these process NLPSA money will come to the county to differently and would not be Management. erator purchase needs to be fund- questions are answered and there Needs volunteers to help Nassau pay for goods and services pur- required to front the funds for The commission also amended now and then reimbursement is a clear picture the county has County families who need food, shelter and basic necessities. chased by constitutional offices, their needs. ed the 2019-20 fiscal year bud- would be sought from FDEM. the money to fund them. Call: 904.261.7000 for more information . municipal entities, and non-prof- “We need to tell the entities get accepting the initial 25% Jahonsky said that the new Chairman Danny Leeper stat- its. to wait … don’t go out and make FDEM payment to the county equipment needs to be ordered ed, “It is very frustrating working 1303 JASMINE STREET FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034 According to Government purchases yet,” Mullin told the of $3,866,095 from the federal now in order to have it delivered APUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCMENT Services Group Managing commissioners. CARES Act grant, and to appro- by mid-December and the county BY THE NEWS-LEADER Director David Jahonsky, there Pope stated, “It is a game priate $2.2 million of that amount would risk losing part of the $15.4 is a “lack of clarity” on the part of changer for everyone. We want to aid private organizations and million total if the work of the the state about covering eligible to be aggressive to get as much small businesses and $1,666,095 plan is not completed by Dec. 31. costs and then being reimbursed. of the money into our economy, to reserves for emergencies/ Of the $15.4 million avail- Mullin used an example of the but we also want to be prudent in disasters. Another 2019-20 bud- able to the county, $3,858,822 in Nassau County Sheriff’s Office how we do it.” get amendment added $372,504 Tier One of the plan is already in needing to spend $680,000 for Mullin said its unclear wheth- received from the Florida equipment. He said the NCSO er FDEM would dole out the Housing Finance Corporation would have to front that money funds incrementally – 25% at a for individuals in the county who because of time constraints and time – or agree to pay the county need assistance with mortgage the BOCC would have to cover the remaining 75% of the $15.4 and rental payments. Under New Ownership that purchase before being million allocated to the county In addition to accepting GSG’s able to submit a request to the under the federal grant. CARES Act Expenditure Plan, Florida Division of Emergency “As far as I am concerned,” the Commission agreed to: Management for reimbursement. Mullin told the commissioners, • Have GSG submit the plan

a message below and instructions registered voters in the county PRIMARY on how to cure the voter error. are eligible to vote in all district Continued from page 1 • Early voting locations: All races. Provided your address certified by the Florida Division voters can vote at any of the five is correct in your voter record, of Elections on July 14, 2020 and early voting locations. Early vot- you are eligible to vote for any will be implemented for the Nov. ing locations, dates, times and contest on your ballot. You will 3 general election. Five coun- even wait times are displayed at never be issued a ballot with a ties in Florida, including Nassau this link. race for which you are not eligible County, volunteered to be pilot • Ballot drop box locations: A to vote. counties for Florida. list of all drop box locations and Nonpartisan races (county information. judge and School Board): The fol- Polling place changes • Find my polling place: lowing nonpartisan races are on As a result of losing five Before – or on – Election Day, the ballot: polling places due to 2019 leg- make sure you know where your • County Judge. There are islative changes and due to polling place is located. Florida four candidates in this race. If the limited number of elec- law requires that you vote in your one candidate does not receive a tion workers available to work assigned polling place on Election majority of the votes (50% plus Come in and meet The Bremers in the upcoming elections, we Day. one vote) in the primary election, consolidated polling places and the two candidates with the high- Chris, Lisa and Nik are using school gyms and large A recap of some est number of votes will be on the facilities to allow for social dis- key information ballot in the general election. tancing for voters who wish to • School Board. There vote in-person. Most locations Ballot styles: In a primary are only two candidates in this 1925 South 14th Street are landmarks (schools, com- election, your ballot style is based race. Therefore, the race will be Fernandina Beach, FL 904.277.0775 munity centers, etc.) and, there- on your residential address and decided in the primary election fore, easy to locate. Precinct 201 your party affiliation. Every voter and will not be on the general (formerly First Baptist Church of will receive a ballot with the same election ballot. The candidate with Fernandina Beach) and Precinct races, except for the Republican a majority of votes will win. 202 (formerly American Beach ballot style, which will have one In closing, if you have ques- JOINT FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL Community Center) have moved additional race: Representative in tions or suggestions, please con- to 2100 Sadler Square (located Congress, District 4. tact our office – we are here to PUBLIC NOTICE on Sadler Road behind Krystal). Representative in Con- serve you. We hope you have a 7/22/2020 Prior to the 2022 Gubernatorial gress, District 4 race: In order safe and enjoyable voting experi- The Federal Emergency Management Agency and Florida Division of Emergency ence! Election cycle, the county will to vote in this race, a voter must Management have received the following application for Federal grant funding. Final have completed the redistricting be registered as Republican. The Should any voter need assis- notice is hereby given of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) consid- process and precinct boundaries deadline to change party affilia- tance now or in the future, email eration to provide funding in the form of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Funds will and polling places will be changed tion for this election was July 20, [email protected] or call be provided in accordance with Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and as a result. All voters will then 2020.The Republican candidate (904) 491-7500 or TDD (904) receive a new voter information who receives a majority of the 491-7510 for assistance. Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended. card in preparation for the 2022 votes will face a Democratic and Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), federal actions must be reviewed elections. write-in candidate in the general and evaluated for feasible alternatives and for social, economic, historic, environmen- election. tal, legal, and safety considerations. Under Executive Order (EO) 11988 and EO 11990 Options available for voters Universal Primary Con- FEMA is required to consider alternatives to and to provide public notice of any proposed via www.votenassau.com tests: There are seven races that actions in or affecting floodplains or wetlands. EO 12898 also requires FEMA to provide are Universal Primary Contests the opportunity for public participation in the planning process and to consider potential • Research my ballot: For on the ballot. This means that impacts to minority or low-income populations. informational resources on candidates with the same party candidates, Constitutional affiliation qualified for the seat Funding for the proposed project will be conditional upon compliance with all applicable Amendments (for General and, because there were no other federal, tribal, state and local laws, regulations, floodplain standards, permit require- Election), etc. candidates to face in the general ments and conditions. • Track my ballot: If you election, all registered voters in requested a Vote-by-Mail ballot, Nassau County are eligible to vote Applicant: you can track it online and it will in these races. The candidate with City of Fernandina Beach show the following: Requested, the highest number of votes in the Project Title: Sent, Received and Counted. Primary Election will be elected HMGP-4283-89-R- Downtown Area Drainage Improvements Once the status of your ballot dis- to the seat. plays as “Counted,” it will confirm District races: In Nassau Location of Proposed Work: that you had no voter errors and County, the County Commission, The area affected by this project consists of homes in the following locations: your ballot will be counted for the School Board and Ocean Highway 101 N Front Street election. If there is a voter error, and Port Authority are at-large 100-120 Alachua Street it will display as “Received” with districts. This means that all 31 N 2nd Street 101N 2nd Street Proposed Work and Purpose: The current scope of work for the project as designed is to upgrade the stormwater infra- structure from the intersection of North 2nd Street and Alachua Street, west along Alachua Street, ultimately discharging stormwater under the existing rail line and North Front Street to the Amelia River. The existing gravity system under the railroad is in poor condi- tion and needs to be replaced. A 24” stormwater line will be installed under the railroad by jack and bore with a 32” steel casing. This line will be connected to a stormwater detention vault and triplex stormwater lift station which will provide positive outfall under all tide conditions. The outfall system will be equipped with backflow prevention devices, and the vault will feature a dry screen system to improve water quality over the existing drainage system. Project Alternatives: The alternatives to the project that have been and will be considered are 1) the no action alternative and 2) Replacement of only gravity stormwater line under railroad and Front street. These alternatives to the proposed project are not viable because under Alternative 1) repetitive flooding is not alleviated and the needs of the community would not be served; and Alternative 2) does not address flooding due to high tide and storm surge, and does not account for sea level rise. Comment Period: Comments are solicited from the public; local, state or federal agencies; and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of the proposed project. The comments should be made in writing and addressed to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Bureau of Recovery and Mitigation, 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100. These are due within 30 days of this notice. The State will forward comments to applicable regulatory agencies as needed. Interested persons may submit comments, obtain more detailed information about the proposed action, or request a copy of the findings by contacting: Andre Desilet, Stormwater Director (904) (310-3431) City of Fernandina Beach [email protected] Cary Helmuth, State Lead Environmental Specialist (850) 815-4514 Florida Division of Emergency Management [email protected]

NL Wednesday 08.05.20.indd 5 8/4/20 6:44 PM 6A WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020 NEWS News-Leader EAST NASSAU STEWARDSHIP DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 BUDGET; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE IMPOSITION OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, ADOP- TION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL, AND THE LEVY, COLLECTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE SAME; NOTICE OF POSSIBLE REMOTE PROCEDURES DURING PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DUE TO COVID-19; AND NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING. Upcoming Public Hearings, and Regular Meeting The Board of Supervisors (“Board”) for the East Nassau Stewardship District (“District”) will hold the following two public hearings and a regular meeting:

DATE: August 20, 2020 TIME: 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport 700 Airport Road Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 It is anticipated that the public hearing and meeting will take place at the location above. In the event that the COVID-19 public health emergency prevents the hearing and meeting from occurring in-person, the District may conduct the public hearing by telephone or video conferencing communications media technology pursuant to governmental orders, including but not limited to Executive Orders 20-52, 20-69 and 20-150, issued by Governor DeSantis, as such orders may be supplemented or extended, and pursuant to Section 120.54(5)(b)2., Florida Statutes. While it may be necessary to hold the above referenced public hearing and meeting utilizing communications media technology due to the current COVID-19 public health emergency, the District fully encourages public participation in a safe and efficient manner. To that end, anyone wishing to listen to and/or participate in the meeting should contact the District Manager’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance to obtain meeting access information. Participants are strongly encouraged to ROBERT FIEGE/NEWS-LEADER submit questions and comments to the District Manager’s Office at [email protected] or by calling (561) 571-0010 at least The Fernandina Harbor Marina is currently managed forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting to facilitate the Board’s consideration of such questions and comments during by Westrec Marinas. The fuel dock was damaged during the meeting. Hurricane Matthew in 2016. A new fuel dock is under construction now. The first public hearing is being held pursuant to Chapter 2017-206, Laws of Florida (“Act”), to receive public comment and objections on the District’s proposed budget (“Proposed Budget”) for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020 and ending asked to do a presentation. It’s September 30, 2021 (“Fiscal Year 2020/2021”). The second public hearing is being held pursuant to the Act and Chapter 197, MAB Continued from 1A Florida Statutes, to consider the imposition of operations and maintenance special assessments (“O&M Assessments”) upon not a question of what we were the lands located within the District, to fund the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021; to consider the adoption of an in the area of maintenance, and doing or not doing. It was what assessment roll; and, to provide for the levy, collection, and enforcement of assessments. At the conclusion of the hearings, the their contract ends in December we were led to believe was Board will, by resolution, adopt a budget and levy O&M Assessments as finally approved by the Board. A Board meeting of the of this year. going to happen. Originally, it District will also be held where the Board may consider any other District business. The city issued a Request was said all the proposals would Description of Assessments For Proposals for companies be opened up, they would get to manage or lease the marina recorded, go to the city manager The District imposes O&M Assessments on benefitted property within the District for the purpose of funding the District’s general and received five submissions. for his review, the city man- administrative, operations, and maintenance budget. A geographic depiction of the property potentially subject to the pro- The final decision will rest with ager was going to send them to posed O&M Assessments is identified in the map attached hereto. The table below shows the schedule of the proposed O&M the City Commission after it Stantec for their review, he was Assessments, which are subject to change at the hearing: receives a report from a newly going to get them back on Friday, O&M GF Assessments formed evaluation committee. June 12, and the following week, The decision to enter con- he would bring Westrec in to distract negotiations with Oasis was cuss what he had found out about made without the submitted pro- those proposals to see if there posals being evaluated by a com- was any change. As it turned out, mittee, a process required by the we were given all the proposals RFP. City Manager Dale Martin and asked who we would like had the proposals reviewed by to see take our place, basically. consulting firm Stantec instead. Then (Westrec Vice President of Stantec recommended Oasis Business Development) Mr. Fry based on financial concerns. wrote a letter saying all the com- Martin reconsidered his decision panies are good, but the whole and formed the committee. thing is, make it fair. You’ve seen The new committee is made one presentation.” up of City Attorney Tammi Springer said the decision Bach, Airport Manager Nathan made by Stantec to recommend Coyle, and Comptroller Pauline Oasis was based on faulty data. Testergrose. They attended the “Stantec’s numbers were July 27 meeting of the MAB in wrong,” he said. “They didn’t order to get their input regarding add up. People are using num- the selection of a marina manage- bers, but nowhere did Stantec * Represents a decrease from O&M GF Assessments of $5.02 per ERU ment company. say, ‘This is how we arrived at in Fiscal Year 2019/2020, which constitutes the maximum rate in accordance A timeline for the new pro- these numbers.’ I’ve gone back with the mailed notice requirements of Chapter 197.3632, Florida Statutes cess was shared with the MAB: to our budgets and done a mas- Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. – a meeting of sive spreadsheet, trying to come O&M SRF Assessments the committee at the Fernandina up with the numbers that Stantec Beach Golf Club for discussion is showing. I can’t figure out how and scoring of the RFP respons- they did it.” es; Aug. 7 –scores will be dis- “For an advisory board, we tributed to the MAB; Aug. 10 at pretty much stay in the dark,” 6 p.m. – a meeting of the MAB at Blanchard said. City Hall to discuss the scores; Chair Kevin McCarthy joked Aug. 18 – the City Commission that the board should recommend should make a decision. the opposite of what they actually Coyle told the MAB the think, using reverse psychology proposals would be scored on to get the City Commission to technical and management make decisions based on their capabilities as well as financial recommendations. considerations. MAB members MAB member Allen Mills voiced concerns that no one on believes Westrec has performed the evaluation committee has well, making the Fernandina any experience in marinas and Harbor Marina “one of the best the two-week timeline for a rec- in Northeast Florida.” Blanchard The proposed O&M Assessments as stated include collection costs and/or early payment discounts, which Nassau County ommendation was short. Coyle and member Gerry Decker said (“County”) may impose on assessments that are collected on the County tax bill. Moreover, pursuant to Section 197.3632(4), Florida Statutes, the lien amount shall serve as the “maximum rate” authorized by law for O&M Assessments, such that no as- said that was why the committee they do not think the marina is sessment hearing must be held or notice provided in future years unless the assessments are proposed to be increased or another was addressing the MAB, to get in crisis mode and do not under- criterion within Section 197.3632(4), Florida Statutes, is met. Note that the O&M Assessments do not include any debt service their expertise. stand the urgency to choose a assessments previously levied by the District and due to be collected for Fiscal Year 2020/2021. Westrec did not provide a pro- new management company. posal in response to the RFP and “I’m pleased now that we For Fiscal Year 2020/2021, the District intends to have the County tax collector collect the assessments imposed on certain Marina Manager Joe Springer, are going to have some input,” developed property, and will directly collect the assessments imposed on the remaining benefitted property by sending out a bill prior to, or during, November 2020. It is important to pay your assessment because failure to pay will cause a tax certificate to who is a Westrec employee, McCarthy said. “We were a little be issued against the property which may result in loss of title, or for direct billed assessments, may result in a foreclosure action, explained why. blindsided by the last meeting. I which also may result in a loss of title. The District’s decision to collect assessments on the tax roll or by direct billing does not “It was said that we declined hope you got some good under- preclude the District from later electing to collect those or other assessments in a different manner at a future time. to come do a presentation,” standing about how we feel.” Springer said. “We were never [email protected] Additional Provisions The public hearings and meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. A copy of the Proposed Budget, proposed assessment roll, and the agenda for the hearings and meeting may be obtained at the offices of the District Manager, located at Wrathell, Hunt and Associates, LLC, 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, In late June 2020, the Governor directed $250 Florida 33431,Please Ph: (561) note 571-0010 that all (“District affected Manager’s property Office”), owners during have normal the business right to hours appear or on the at the District’s public website at million in CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and https://eastnassausd.net/.hearings and meePng, and may also file wriken objecPons with the District Manager’s Office The public hearings and meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the Economic Security Act) funding (designated the recordwithin at the twenty hearings days or meeting. of publicaPon There may be of occasions this noPce. when staff Each or board person members who may decides participate to by appeal speaker telephone. any “Coronavirus Relief Funds or CRF funds”) to be Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact spent on rental and mortgage assistance activities thedecision District Manager’s made by Office the Board at least forty-eight with respect (48) hours to any prior maker to the meeting. considered If you are at hearing the public or speech hearings impaired, or please necessary due to the COVID‐19 emergency. In mid-Ju- contactmeePng the Florida is advised Relay Service that person by dialingwill 7-1-1, need or 1-800-955-8771 a record of (TTY) proceedings / 1-800-955-8770 and (Voice), that accordingly, for aid in contacting the the ly, Nassau County was notified that it was allocat- Districtperson may need to ensure that a verbaPm record of the proceedings is made, including the Manager’s Office. ed $372,504 through a partnership with the Florida tesPmony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. Please note that all affected property owners have the right to appear at the public hearings and meeting, and may also file Housing Finance Corporation (“FHFC”). written objections with the District Manager’s Office within twenty days of publication of this notice. Each person who decides The Nassau County Commission has approved the to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearings or meeting is advised use of the CRF funds to assist in rental and mortgage that person will need a record of proceedings and that accordingly, Craig Wrathell the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of payments for eligible applicants meeting HUD income the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. District Manager guidelines. Any activities (reduction in income, termination/layoff of employment) that occurred between March Craig Wrathell District Manager 1, 2020 and December 30, 2020 due to COVID-19 are eligible. Applicants must meet the following 2020 income limits:

To ensure that Nassau County meets the CRF/FHFC program requirements, the County is finalizing the application process for a launch date of August 10, 2020. The application submittal period will be August 10 – 24, 2020. Information about the CRF Program for Rental and Mortgage Assistance will be available at https://www.nas- saucountyfl.com/1039/Nassau-CARES starting at 8:00 a.m. on Monday August 10, 2020. Application assistance will be available by contacting the Nassau CARES hotline between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at (904) 530-6800 beginning on Monday, August 10, 2020 or by e-mailing [email protected].

NL Wednesday 08.05.20.indd 6 8/4/20 6:43 PM Wednesday, August 5, 2020 OPINION News-Leader 7A

The News-Leader is published with pride weekly for the people of Nassau County by Community Incentivizing parents Newspapers, Inc., Athens, Georgia. We believe that strong newspapers build strong communities – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and profitable number of my Republican extent approaches, community-oriented newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of friends and associates are we are not that far professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, quality and hard work. disgusted by how Donald apart on objectives. Foy R. Maloy, Publisher Peg Davis, Editor Trump projects himself, Both of us believe Angeline Mudd, Business Office Manager Michael Miller, Copy Editor A F l o r i d a ’ s O l d e s t W e e k l y especially during the pandemic. that people who N e w s p a p e r E s t a b l i s h e d i n 1854 Robert Fiege, Production Director Beth Jones, Sports Editor However, their overriding concern serve the country is that if Joe Biden and the left wing should get financial of the Democrat Party are elected, assistance toward The views expressed by the colum- Editorial Board nists and letter writers on this page America will be transformed into a earning an educa- Foy R. Maloy – [email protected] ~ Peg Davis – [email protected] are their own and do not necessarily socialist society. As we have seen tion whether it is reflect the views of the newspaper, its Tom Wood Dink NeSmith around the world, countries that have COACH’S for college or trade owners or employees. Chairman President adopted socialism have not fared CORNER school. We differ on well, with the latest example being the fact that I also Venezuela. believe the mini- I believe, as a society, we have Howard mum wage should conceded a long time ago that pure Pines be high enough that VOICE OF THE PEOPLE capitalism also has issues, and that it makes less sense is why Social Security and Medicare for people to opt for unemployment Love will conquer hate this and many other tests and procedures could not identify the have become ingrained in our system. and welfare. One day after a lunch, cause of bleeding. Finally, an experienced surgeon, Dr. Ananda So, the question isn’t whether we where both of us made our usual We have a rot at the core of our country. That rot is hate. Gupta, ordered a barium enema for therapeutic reasons and remain a totally capitalist country, but points, he went home and thought Hate is a worm that has crawled out from beneath a thou- the bleeding stopped the day of the barium enema! I am a what mechanisms are needed to make about the subject. A few days later sand rocks and is becoming a plague more threatening to our retired radiologist and found myself on the other side of the sure that our society works for the he approached me with a solution I country than any coronavirus. We have not ever put to rest X-ray table; it brought back memories. I empathized with the vast majority of people. thought was pretty ingenious. the guilt and the taint and the horror of slavery and the pres- radiologist and his radiologic technician when the procedure My belief has always been that our His idea is supported by the theme ence of blatant (as well as below the surface) racism and it is had a slight hitch that resulted in a mess and I was too weak main objective should not be to treat that bringing up children really is one haunting and hurting all of us. to move without help. all people equally but to make sure of the most “important jobs.” In this Yes, we are living at a time which is, for many, one of des- The physicians, nurses and nurses’ aides at both institu- all people have the “opportunity” to regard, shouldn’t success be reward- peration – a time when financial problems are overwhelming, tions were magnificent. One nursing supervisor called my be successful. Therefore, whether ed? He suggested we change the our social structures threatened, our health and indeed our daughter regularly to update her on my status. All four of my you are black, white, Latino, Asian, system to compensate lower-income very lives are at great jeopardy. Yet it is at this very moment children live in Nassau County, but due to COVID-19 restric- Native-American or whatever, if you parents for doing a good job bringing when we must provide to our fellow citizens – more decency, tions could not visit me. Dealing with that restriction was hard. are willing to work hard within the up and educating their children. One more respect, more justice, more mercy, and more hope! If we After 13 days in both hospitals and a total of 12 blood transfu- system, get an education, and strive example he proposed is if a parent don’t acknowledge the hate, address it, and fight it, we become sions, I was discharged. Baptist arranged excellent follow-up to do what is needed, you should have is able to get his or her children to complicit and encourage it. care and hospital staff continued to check on my progress with the opportunity to achieve success. graduate high school they should be It’s totally disgusting to think that there is still such an my daughters for some time afterward. An argument I hear from some financially compensated. In order to ugly and un-American thing in our country as a KKK (Ku Klux Was I given special attention because I am a physician? former clients is that minorities do make this work, you would have to Klan). It is shocking that, as the late John Lewis was honored in Probably to some degree, but the attention and care that I not believe they have an equal oppor- compensate the parents as the chil- Alabama and in our nation’s capital, a state legislator attended received was sincere and genuine. It reflected the commit- tunity to be successful. They believe dren (up to 3) move up from grade to a party that celebrated the birthday of the First Grand Wizard ment to compassionate quality care in the Baptist Health the odds are still stacked against grade. Where we severely disagree is of the KKK. System. them, and therefore they need to find that he sees this as the way to replace It is revolting to read that in Yulee, a letter was sent to Joseph A. Marasco Jr., M.D. other avenues to support themselves welfare and unemployment benefits. the house of twin graduates of Yulee High School stating: Fernandina Beach and their family. My belief is this makes little sense as “It’s time to take those hideous posters of that ugly black girl On the other side of the ledger, it not only doesn’t reward parents for down off your house. What a disgrace to the neighborhood. many Republicans who have achieved doing a good job but would penalize Consider moving to a ‘hood’ of your kind. Your neighbors are Supports Adkins success believe that, during and parents whose children, for reasons watching you.” In response to Mr. Ken Baker’s letter, I know Janet before the pandemic, a lot of people even when outside their control, do Indeed, other neighbors are watching them – with pride and Adkins; without question she is the most qualified person for would not go back to work if they can not succeed. admiration! Both girls were honors graduates! Both girls were the position of Supervisor of Elections. Most entities, whether earn more off unemployment. This What I like is incentivizing and section leaders in the school band. Both girls were members private or public, seek heads of organizations because of their group becomes particularly annoyed rewarding lower-income parents who of the prestigious National Honor Society. Both already have executive skills of management and leadership, rather than and tense when they hear about pro- go the extra mile to successfully raise earned Microsoft certifications. Both are headed to college their technical skills. Even Mr. Bethea has commented that posed legislation raising unemploy- their children. Other ways to incentiv- with scholarships and both are entered into a very high level he has worked for two of the best SOEs in Florida – neither of ment and welfare benefits. Many of ize good parenting might be improved pre-med program. Both young ladies have already shown whom had ever worked in an elections office. While technical my friends and I have the biggest dis- health insurance and access to themselves to be hard-working citizens who will dedicate skills are important, the executive skills of management and agreements over this subject. I hear school choice. Obviously, this would themselves to making a positive difference in our world. leadership are not quickly acquired. repeatedly that I am too empathetic not be an easy program to develop, Yulee’s citizens stepped up and with their words stomped Janet Adkins has experience as a Chief Administrative and do not understand. legislate or administer, but as with on the bigot. To show support for the girls and their family, Officer and is the only candidate in this race that has educa- My sense is we are at the point Social Security and Medicare, it could they planned a drive-by parade for the twins, have stopped by tion on the graduate level with a master’s degree in business where neither side will convince the become the next system that makes their house, and called to show support. The Nassau County administration. This is essential because as the SOE, you are other that they are right or wrong. our country work more effectively. Sheriff’s Office added, “We at the Nassau County Sheriff’s responsible for managing a $2.2 million budget. Mr. Taylor, on Maybe it is time we try some new Amelia Island resident Howard Office do not tolerate racism and hate crimes in our county. the other hand, indicates that he “studied business” at Florida ideas. Pines has more than 30 years experi- … We are proud of the twins’ accomplishments and hope to State College of Jacksonville. One can only surmise that he One friend and I recently had a ence as CEO, chairman and founder get to the bottom of this soon.” never finished his studies. long discussion over lunch about of BeamPines, a premier firm in the All proof that, as the father of the twins said, “there’s more One thing I do agree with my friend Mr. Baker, is that this subject. This friend, like me, executive coaching business. He also love than hate that’s out there.” we need someone we can trust. Ms. Adkins has a fantastic grew up without much and had to co-founded the BeamPines/Middlesex We have room in our country for many diverse opinions and record of service to Nassau County. She has been a champion figure out a way to get through col- University Master’s Program in points of view. But there is no place for the pandemic of hate. for the taxpayers and working families. She is a proven fiscal lege. After college, by working hard Executive Coaching. Prior to that, he Bravo citizens of Yulee. And shame on you bigots! conservative who cares about protecting our voting rights and and using his street smarts, he rose served as senior VP of human resources Steve Leimberg consistently fought against higher taxes. to become a successful executive. for a Fortune 100 corporation. He is the Fernandina Beach I find it annoying that Mr. Baker uses “labels” to smear When it comes down to it, while we author of The Case for Wasting Time Ms. Adkins who has served our community with dignity. disagree about motives and to some and Other Management Heresies. Sometimes people like to use “labels” to distract us from what A clever writer they fear the most, accountability. Accountability is exactly Thanks for bringing Mr. Axetell’s clever allegorical tale to what you will get with Janet Adkins. your readers in the July 24 News-Leader. Very thoughtful! I Denice Zitelli SERVING YOU just hope the length and subtlety of the piece didn’t distract Fernandina Beach readers before they absorbed the entire timely message. Nassau County Commissioners: Tom Robertson Sad fisherman Danny Leeper, District 1-Fernandina Beach, 261-8029 (h), Fernandina Beach 430-3868 (cell), email: [email protected] I am seriously saddened to not be able to take part in the Aaron C. Bell, District 2-South Amelia Island, Nassauville, O’Neil, 2020 Fernandina Beach Fishing Rodeo sponsored by the 451-4094 (cell), email: [email protected] Kudos for Baptist Health Nassau Sport Fishing Association. The 2020 FBFR Committee In a recent “From the Porch” column in the News-Leader, said it was canceled by the city of Fernandina because of the Pat Edwards, District 3-Yulee, 335-0260 (cell), Dickie Anderson described her favorable experience at Baptist “no public social gathering order due to COVID-19 through email: [email protected] Medical Center Nassau. I would like to second her comments. October.” Oddly, crowds without masks are allowed to march Thomas R. Ford, District 4- Hilliard, Bryceville, Boulogne, My late wife and I moved here full-time in 2000 and had arm-in-arm down the street in public protest, but a fishing Kings Ferry, Nassau Oaks, 451-0766 (cell), 879-2015 (home) numerous favorable experiences at Baptist Medical Center contest that raises money to give scholarships to students email: [email protected] Nassau. However, the care during my recent serious illness will not be allowed. Justin M. Taylor, District 5-Callahan, West Yulee, 625-5624 (cell), reflects the high quality of medical and nursing care in the The contest participants easily could have spaced out with email: [email protected] Baptist Health system. “social distancing” while wearing masks as they registered On April 15th in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and later weighed in their catches in the parking lot by Brett’s City of Fernandina Beach Commissioners: I was admitted to Baptist Medical Center Nassau with severe Waterway Cafe. Fishing, by its very nature, spaces people Mayor: Johnny Miller: 556-3299 (cell), email: [email protected] gastrointestinal bleeding. I received two blood transfusions, out as they do it. I honestly think this was a needless act to Vice Mayor: Len Kreger: 432-8389 (home), email: [email protected] but the bleeding continued and Dr. Harvey Phillips transferred cancel this event. Phil Chapman: 624-5590 (cell), email: [email protected] me to Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville for a mesenteric Ivan Salis Mike Lednovich: 502-0650 (cell), email: [email protected] arteriogram to identify the source of bleeding. Unfortunately, Callahan Chip Ross: 410-394-0220 (cell) email: [email protected]

VIEWPOINT / Kenny Dalton / Yulee Portland’s protests n order for a society and country tear gas and pepper spray. Police were to prosper, there must be law being attacked by rioters. What must and order. Certainly, in the Bill of we gain from these two totally different IRights, our first amendment to our “pictures” in our minds? Constitution grants the right of peace- Many people refuse to accept the ful assembly by the people. facts. Of course, innocent people could Those of us who follow the news have been injured or arrested by law have seen video of peaceful assembly enforcement and federal officers. Once as well as images of public and private a peaceful demonstration becomes property destroyed, looted, burned, violent, peaceful protestors should and defaced. We have observed people immediately leave the area. After all, throwing many different types of this “peaceful assembly” is no longer objects at law enforcement and many peaceful. Cases such as the Navy vet- of these brave men and women seek- eran cited by the previous letter to the ing to uphold their oaths to protect and editor, are, as Barr promised, being serve their communities have been investigated. injured, in some cases permanently. A Those who blame Trump and few officers have been killed such as a “Trumps Army,” what would you sug- retired police captain providing secu- gest as a means of restoring law and rity. David Dorn, a 77-year-old black order? Obviously, the local democrat American whose name has been all but leaders in Seattle and Portland have forgotten, meanwhile a career crimi- lost control. What a total failure of their nal’s death has led to his martyrdom. duties! What would you say to the busi- Something wrong with this “picture”? ness owners whose business has been Yesterday at our nation’s capital, the totally destroyed? What would you say House held a “hearing” with Attorney to the officers who may be permanently General Barr. On the Democrats’ blinded by lasers? What would you saw side, there were pictures and video of to the sixty year old black man’s family, peaceful protests. One could not help standing outside his business, who was but observe there was no tear gas or shot and killed because he had pro- pepper spray to be seen. Nobody was Trump signs displayed at his business? STEVE SACK-MINNEAPOLIS STAR-TRIBUNE-CAGLE CARTOONS throwing bricks, frozen water bottles, We must come together as rocks, or shooting projectiles at officers Americans. Stop this constant “line political ideology rather than a fair attacked. How sad that we cannot come Oregon’s lawless area! of the law. The officers were not beat- in the sand” between republicans and interpretation of the Constitution. together in such a matter. Our democracy is not at risk, as the ing moms or others, nor seen handcuff- democrats. Conservatives and liber- Certainly nobody wants to see How logical can it be to defund or previous letter writer (July 29) states. ing these demonstrators. Republicans als. Even within the Judicial Branch innocent people injured or arrested nor abolish police departments? I believe The domestic tranquility and welfare of showed video and pictures of rioters. of Government as many rulings can seeing property destroyed and those the answer could be seen in Seattle’s our people is at risk. The air was thick with smoke from be construed to be along a particular seeking to restore order injured or “Chop or Chaz Zone” or Portland,

NL Wednesday 08.05.20.indd 7 8/4/20 2:42 PM 8A WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020 NEWS News-Leader JOHNSON RETIRES POLICE REPORT Michael Miller of the News- pended or revoked. Leader compiled this report from ■ Diamond Alexis Rice, records at the Nassau County 25, 3325 Winchester Drive, Clerk of the Circuit Court. Arrest Greensboro, N.C., July 26, theft indicates suspicion of a crime, not of a motor vehicle, DUI, and lewd guilt. To report information about and lascivious behavior. a crime, contact the Fernandina ■ Brent Allen Wright, 40, Beach Police Department at 861168 Worthington Drive, 277-7342 or the Nassau County Yulee, July 27, possession of Sheriff’s Office at 225-5174. cocaine. The “We Tip” program – 1-800- ■ Henry Helme Brannan, 44, 78Crime – also allows callers to 86060 Hill Valley Ave., Yulee, leave anonymous tips. July 28, habitual traffic offender, ■ Daniel James Davis possession of drug paraphernalia Jr., 41, 10201 W. Beaver St., with residue, tag not assigned to Jacksonville, July 24, three Rice vehicle, and driving an unregis- counts of battery and one count tered vehicle. NASSAU COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE each of criminal mischief, posses- ■ Tracey Bonita Britt, 46, Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Director Connie Johnson retired July 31 after more than sion of drug paraphernalia with July 25, possession of a con- 603 Elizabeth Road, Fernandina 41 years with NCSO. Johnson held a variety of positions and ranks at NCSO and is also residue, trespass after warning, trolled substance and posses- Beach, July 28, habitual traffic the former chief of the Hilliard Police Department. and disorderly intoxication. sion of drug paraphernalia with offender. ■ Shane Kyle Ross, 31, 95189 residue. ■ David Lee Powell, 58, 625 Gentry Lane, Fernandina Beach, ■ Samantha Ann Delon, 34, Gaines Lane, Fernandina Beach, July 24, two counts of criminal 1228 Beech St., Fernandina July 28, four counts of aggravated mischief, two counts of trespass, Beach, July 26, battery/domestic assault with a deadly weapon and and one count each of burglary violence and child abuse. one count each of DUI, reckless of a structure, theft, dealing in ■ Chad Anthony Ledford, driving, and disorderly intoxica- stolen property, armed burglary, 39, 94655 Duck Lane Drive, tion. and grand theft, accessory after Fernandina Beach, July 26, pos- ■ Michael David Taylor, 40, the fact. session of a weapon by a convict- 75508 Johnson Lake Road, Yulee, ■ David Lamar Edge, 33, ed felon and possession of drug July 30, habitual traffic offender. 87270 Haven Road, Yulee, July paraphernalia with residue. ■ Jason Ashley Gee, 39, 25, disorderly conduct and writ- ■ John Dennis Mulligan, 55, 14828 Wade Road, Jacksonville, ten threats to kill. 551424 U.S. 1, Hilliard, July 26, July 30, possession of metham- ■ Brandi Nicole Eggebrecht, possession of methamphetamine phetamine and possession of 43, homeless, Fernandina Beach, and driving while license sus- heroin.

SOMEONE COURT REPORT The following report was revoked and terminated. He was court reserved the right to order WE CAN TRUST! compiled by Michael Miller of the sentenced to 90 days in Nassau restitution related to the criminal News-Leader from the July 30 County Jail with credit for time mischief charge. JANET'S PLAN OF ACTION: court docket of the Circuit Court served. ■ Christopher Donavan ■ Step #1 – SAFE Step #4 – COMMUNICATION for Judge James H. Daniel. Marie Delia Bouchard Trey Gainey pleaded not guilty Each polling location will implement an infection control Use county notification system to communicate voting ■ Shannon Marie Anderson pleaded not guilty to grand theft to two counts of the sale, deliv- plan to keep voters and staff safe. hours, voting locations, voter registration deadlines, and pleaded not guilty to possession of a motor vehicle. ery, purchase, or manufacture of explore use of a mobile app. of a controlled substance, DUI, ■ Christy Nicole Ford plead- marijuana, two counts of posses- Step #2 – ACCESSIBLE and possession of less than 20 ed not contest to resisting arrest sion of a controlled substance, The ballot box must be accessible to all voters, including our Step #5 – VOTER REGISTRATION AND TURNOUT grams of cannabis. with violence, criminal mischief, and one count each of the sale, veterans, seniors, disabled and citizens with special needs. Use the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) to identify eligible citizens who are not registered to vote ■ Rae’Jon El’Mond and disorderly intoxication. She manufacture, or delivery of a Step #3 – SECURE and to update voter rolls for citizens who no longer reside Armstrong pleaded not guilty to was adjudicated guilty. She was controlled substance, possession Camera surveillance of ballots and tabulating equipment in Nassau County. Our office will make use of Public grand theft of a motor vehicle. sentenced to time served and of a firearm or concealed weapon and refresh of hardware/software to protect from malicious Service Announcements, voter registration drives, civic ■ Kevin Robert Black admit- 18 months of drug offender by a convicted felon and no valid malware are important to election security. groups and Veteran Support Organizations to help expand ted violation of probation for two probation. She owes $418 in driver’s license. voter registration and turnout. counts of possession of a con- court costs, $100 to the State ■ Edward Brad Gainey plead- Early Voting August 3rd - 16th – Election Day August 18th trolled substance. He was adju- Attorney’s Office, and $150 to ed not guilty to petit theft. dicated guilty. Probation was the Public Defender’s Office. The ■ Gerald Ray Head pleaded JANET'S PLAN OF ACTION: no contest to littering or dump- ing refuse exceeding 500 pounds. JANET'SStep #1 – SAFE PLAN OF ACTION: Step #4 – COMMUNICATION Adjudication was withheld. He Each polling location will implement an infection control Use county notification system to communicate voting was sentenced to time served. He planStep to #1 keep – SAFE voters and staff safe. hours,Step #4 voting – COMMUNICATION locations, voter registration deadlines, and Each polling location will implement an infection control exploreUse county use notificationof a mobile app. system to communicate voting owes $418 in court costs, $100 Stepplan to #2 keep – ACCESSIBLE voters and staff safe. hours, voting locations, voter registration deadlines, and to the State Attorney’s Office, The ballot box must be accessible to all voters, including our Stepexplore #5 use – VOTERof a mobile REGISTRATION app. AND TURNOUT $150 to the Public Defender’s veterans,Step #2 –seniors, ACCESSIBLE disabled and citizens with special needs. Use the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) Office, and $5,227 in restitution Step #5 – VOTER REGISTRATION AND TURNOUT The ballot box must be accessible to all voters, including our to identify eligible citizens who are not registered to vote to Amelia Island State Park. Stepveterans, #3 –seniors, SECURE disabled and citizens with special needs. andUse tothe update Electronic voter Registration rolls for citizens Information who no longerCenter reside(ERIC) Camera surveillance of ballots and tabulating equipment into Nassauidentify County.eligible citizensOur office who willare not make registered use of Public to vote ■ Erika Kenyatta admitted andStep refresh #3 – SECUREof hardware/software to protect from malicious Serviceand to update Announcements, voter rolls forvoter citizens registration who no drives, longer civic reside violation of probation for two malwareCamera surveillance are important of ballotsto election and security.tabulating equipment groupsin Nassau and County. Veteran Our Support office Organizations will make use to of help Public expand counts of the sale, manufacture, and refresh of hardware/software to protect from malicious voterService registration Announcements, and turnout. voter registration drives, civic or delivery of a controlled sub- malware are important to election security. groups and Veteran Support Organizations to help expand stance and one count of posses- rd th voter registrationCELEBRATING and turnout. th OVER Early Voting August 3 - 16 – Election Day August 18 sion of a controlled substance. Early Voting August 3rd - 16th – Election Day August 18th She was adjudicated guilty. Probation was reinstated under 90 YEARS OF COMFORT! all original terms and conditions with the modification that she continue with outpatient treat- ment instead of inpatient. HAYES ■ Ashton Narin Jadoo plead- Rocking ed no contest to possession of Recliner a controlled substance. He was BUY 1 AT adjudicated guilty and sentenced $ to time served. He owes $518 899 in court costs, $100 to the State GET 1 Attorney’s Office, and $150 to the FREE Public Defender’s Office. ■ Kenneth Joseph Landrum pleaded not guilty to two counts BOGO of child neglect with no great bodily harm. ■ Maurice Leroy Mervin Jr. RECLINER pleaded not guilty to three counts of the sale of a controlled sub- EVENT stance, three counts of the sale MERCURY NEPTUNE or delivery of cocaine, and one Rocking Rocking Recliner Recliner count of the sale, manufacture, or delivery of heroin. BUY 1 AT BUY 1 AT ■ $ $ Tiffany Ann Post pleaded 599 999 not guilty to possession of a controlled substance. GET 1 GET 1 ■ FREE FREE Tosha Marie Randolph denied violation of probation for BUY ONE possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. 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NL Wednesday 08.05.20.indd 8 8/4/20 2:43 PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020 NEWS News-Leader 9A Yulee family receives community’s support JULIA ROBERTS Leader the letter surprised them. has not been made. The case has also News-Leader “This is the first time anything like been turned in to the State Attorney’s this has happened,” Xanah said, standing Office and the U.S. Postal Service; calls At the 2016 Democratic National near lawn signs expressing support for to those offices were not returned by the Convention, Michelle Obama first said the girls. “Everyone here is so nice, and press deadline. her now-famous quote – “When they go so is the school.” Leeper told the News-Leader low, we go high” – describing how best Toya said it was the first experience Tuesday that so far there has been no to deal with bullies. with harassment the family had expe- movement in the case. He said the letter An example of that attitude is Toya rienced. was mailed out of Jacksonville, which Sproul’s response to what she calls a Instead of having the effect of intim- may affect the investigation. “hateful letter” her family received after idating the Sproul family or creating “We at the Nassau County Sheriff’s they posted large graduation photos of division in the community, the letter Office do not tolerate racism and hate her twin daughters at the front of their brought people together. crimes in our county. This is out of char- house. Like many members of the Class The story was posted to social media acter for Nassau County and we will con- of 2020, Xanah and Xarah’s graduation and aired on national news outlets. As a tinue to investigate this incident. We are ceremony was affected by guidelines result, the family has received an out- proud of the Sproul twins’ accomplish- limiting crowds due to the novel coro- pouring of support. Last Thursday, a ments and hope to get to the bottom of navirus. Also like many families, the “love parade” of at least 200 cars drove this soon,” a statement by Undersheriff Sprouls posted congratulation wishes past the Sproul’s home to show the fam- Roy Henderson said. on their front lawn. ily they are welcome. Toya said since the story has been on On July 23, the Sproul family “The community has been beyond social media, there have been some neg- received a letter in the mail that made supportive,” Toya said. “I can’t even ative comments, but her family won’t disparaging remarks about the girls’ put it into words how grateful we are. retaliate and doesn’t have to defend photos, but Toya told the News-Leader People came from different parts of itself since others respond to negative – and even the Nassau County Sheriff’s Florida. It wasn’t just locals. It was very posts for her. Office, according to a report – that she moving. The girls are still walking on “We don’t give that stuff any life,” does not want to disclose the specific air.” she said. “Everybody has an opinion. message in the letter, only that it was The girls will attend Saint Leo JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER People have the right to say what racial in nature. University and then plan to go to medi- Xanah and Xarah Sproul say they haven’t let racist comments made in they want to say, and think what “It was a hateful letter,” Toya said. cal school. They did not seem to be an anonymous letter ruin their high school graduation experience. “And they want to think, but we know the “It doesn’t deserve any press.” affected by the letter, but smiled and still I rise,” a quote from Maya Angelou, decorated their lawn during a truth, and it will be handled by the She said she knows few people in the talked about their future. parade of supporters driving past their house. authorities.” Timber Creek Plantation subdivision. “This is a nice town, a friendly town,” Toya said that from a place of hate Although she was told some neighbors Xarah said. “(Whoever sent the letter) came a message of love: “That one sent the letter, she would not name any- was one person.” Nassau County Sheriff’s Office about the case has been turned over to the letter can turn into so much love and one without proof. Toya Sproul said she had not, as their investigation of the incident. FBI in order to see if the letter qualifies support.” Xanah and Xarah told the News- of Monday evening, heard from the Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper said as a hate crime, but that determination [email protected] 11 COVID-19 related deaths reported as of Aug. 3 Using data from Johns Hopkins University, the The cumulative number of cases counted by to hover around 10%. tivity rate or greater test all nursing home staff American Health Care Association and National the Florida Department of Health – Nassau County Since July 26, there are 33 states with a each week.” If implemented today, 11,640 nursing Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) has rose to 1,074 as of Aug 4, and there were seven positive test rate of over 5%, underscoring the homes would be required to conduct such weekly compiled a state-by-state breakdown of the posi- assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, urgent need for increased testing and personal pro- testing. tive COVID-19 test rate and number of nursing and long-term care businesses in Nassau County tection equipment to keep the virus from spread- AHCA/NCAL represents more than 14,000 homes in those states, according to a news release. reporting COVID-19 cases “among staff or resi- ing. nursing homes and assisted living facilities. It Florida’s positivity rate for coronavirus infection dents.” The CMS data on current supplies of personal has warned states of imminent outbreaks at nurs- testing in nursing homes was 19.2% at the time Data was also released July 30 from required protection equipment in nursing homes shows ing homes and assisted living facilities given of the report. federal reporting from nursing homes across many states still have a significant percentage of the major spikes in new cases in several The news release came Aug. 4, a day after the country on their current supply of personal facilities without vital personal protection equip- states combined with the serious personal another COVID-19-related death was reported protection equipment – N95 masks, surgi- ment. protection equipment shortages and signifi- for Nassau County, bringing the total officially cal masks, and gowns. The data came from the On July 22, the CMS announced that “[they] cant delays (up to five days or more) in getting counted so far to 11. The name of the victim was Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). will begin requiring, rather than recommending, testing results for long term care residents and not released. The positivity rate in Nassau County has continued that all nursing homes in states with a 5% posi- caregivers.

was contracted by FEMA to work for FEMA. The News-Leader to replace the marina, Crystal bursement) on a document you ing $1,452,615,” the statement MARINA Continued from 1A with the city after the hurricane, attempted to contact Loihle Paulk-Buchanan, external affairs don’t have.” said. “The project award amounts from May to June 2017. Martin through his Facebook page, but specialist for FEMA, responded: Efforts on the city’s behalf by are based on documentation sub- The lost document said Loihle got an additional esti- was unsuccessful. A phone num- “Without a complete damage Congressman John Rutherford mitted by the applicant (City of “(A form signed by a FEMA mate of costs to repair the marina ber for him no longer worked, and assessment above (and below) have not been able to locate that Fernandina Beach). The City pro- official) says this project quali- from Bellingham, the manufac- he did not respond to an email. the water, FEMA could not ver- document either, Martin said. vided documentation for damage fies for 75% reimbursement from turer of the docks at the marina. “Now I have three people ify that the southern attenuator Bellingham said that, after assessments above the water, the feds,” Martin told the News- That estimate seems to be at the reporting replace it, don’t repair: needed to be replaced. FEMA they did not win a bid to make but did not provide documenta- Leader. “Then the city finally heart of the controversy. I have ATM, I have (Loihle) and provides funding for eligible repairs or replace the attenuator, tion substantiating that all of the moves forward. We go out for “(Loihle) worked with Harissa Ford,” Martin said. disaster-related costs with appro- it deleted the estimate, Martin floats were damaged beyond bids. We do the design-build in Bellingham and got this repair Then the U.S Army Corps of priate and verified documentation said. repair. Therefore, the damages early 2018 and start the work.” estimate,” Martin told the News- Engineers required the project to substantiate the loss. Under When asked for a copy of the did not qualify for total replace- In February 2017, the city Leader as he has explained at to be broken down into two parts the Public Assistance Program, report by Bellingham, Paulk- ment during repair and replace- hired Applied Technology & public meetings. “That docu- due to the marina’s proximity to it is the (city of Fernandina Buchanan told the News-Leader, ment analysis.” Management to perform a dam- ment was never given to the city. the Federal Navigational Channel Beach’s) responsibility to assess “FEMA only has documentation The city will appeal FEMA’s age assessment of the marina. In That’s the lost document. The in the Amelia River, causing a fur- damages related to the disaster (the city of Fernandina Beach) decision, Martin said. He that assessment, ATM said the city was never given it, and we ther delay of a year. and provide documentation to provided to substantiate damages. said the deadline to get it to marina’s outer wave attenuator didn’t lose it. At this time (June FEMA that substantiates those The applicant provided a repair Florida’s Division of Emergency dock was damaged beyond repair. 2017), no one knows the docu- Another estimate losses.” cost estimate from Bellingham Management is the end of July; “Dock 1, the Wave Attenuator, ment is lost. We are assuming is prepared Martin said that in 2019 he which is what the award is based then the state has 60 days to get Fuel Station, and associated piles (Loihle) has it. began getting communications on.” it to FEMA. The federal agency are considered damaged beyond “Even with that document, “FEMA sends (in) Antoinette from FEMA, well after construc- Yet, Martin said the city does has 90 days for their first level repair. They should be removed he completed a CEF, a Cost Schramm, who prepares another tion had begun, that the agency not have that report and never of appeal. from the site and replaced with Estimating Format, which basi- form 90-91. Her estimate is $6.3 would pay for the replacements received a copy of it. In a June City Commission new piles and floats,” the assess- cally said it does exceed the 50% million, just for the south. She based on the Bellingham esti- meeting, Martin said he is work- ment says. threshold. That was the second signs it. It says this project quali- mate. Yet, FEMA did not produce FEMA says it must have float ing with disaster assistant con- In a Cost Estimating Format independent source (in addition fies for 75% reimbursement from that document. damage documentation sultant firm Witt O’Brien’s to dated June 2017, FEMA worked to the ATM damage assessment) the feds. Then the city finally “In December, there is an submit that appeal. He said that out a formula for granting money that says the docks are damaged moves forward. We get the chan- email that says FEMA is going to Buchanan gave the News- company has indicated the first to the city for the cost of those and need to be replaced, not nel taken care of. We go out for work on it and bring it more into Leader a brief statement regard- appeal will probably be rejected, repairs: “The repair estimat- repaired. (Loihle’s) number for bids, we do the design-build in alignment with the Bellingham ing the matter: but they think the second appeal, ed cost is $3,986,769 and the the entire attenuator, the north early 2018 and start the work,” repair estimate. In March, they “Last month, FEMA awarded to FEMA’s regional headquarters replacement estimated cost is where the fuel docks were and Martin explained. hint they have this document,” grants to the state of Florida in Atlanta, will have a better out- $4,855,583. (This did not include the south, was $6.5 million, to FEMA then informed the city Martin said. “We told them for two projects to fund repairs come. He said the appeal is his the check-in facility building.) replace. Even with him having that it will not pay 75% of $6.3 ‘We’ve never seen it, can you to City of Fernandina Beach’s first priority, and he intends to The 50% rule was applied to the that Bellingham repair estimate, million for the work in the south- give us a copy of that?’ and they marina damaged by Hurricane have the process concluded by Dock 1 repairs using the follow- he submitted the paperwork say- ern basin or 75% of the more than admitted they didn’t have it. So, Matthew: $471,832 federal share the end of the year. ing calculation: $3,986,768 base ing it qualified for replacement.” $8 million total cost of the repairs you’re basing our entire (reim- and $980,783 federal share, total- [email protected] dock 1 repair cost divided by After Loihle left Fernandina for the entire marina. $4,855,583 base dock replace- Beach, another FEMA official, “Then they finally gave us ment costs equals 0.821069 x Harissa Ford, also signed a form their revised determination in 100 equals 82.16% repair vs. 90-91 taking data from the CEF, May 2020,” Martin said. AMELIA NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT replacement; therefore dock 1 which states that elements of the That number was $1.4 million. meets FEMA requirement for marina need to be replaced, not When asked why the amount PUBLIC MEETING HELD DURING replacement.” repaired. obligated by FEMA was so much PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DUE TO COVID-19 Martin said Charles Loihle Loihle no longer works lower than the original estimates Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Amelia National Community Development District (“District”) will hold a meeting of the Board of Supervisors on August 13, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. to be conducted by the following means of communications media technology, such as telephonic conferencing, pursuant to Executive Orders 20-52, 20-69, 20-112 and 20-114 issued by Governor DeSantis on March 9, 2020, March 20, 2020, April 29, 2020 and May 8, 2020 respectively, and pursuant to Section 120.54(5)(b)2., Florida Statutes. 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NL Wednesday 08.05.20.indd 9 8/4/20 6:43 PM 10A Wednesday, August 5, 2020 NEWS News-Leader Searching for delicious local shellfish nyone who regu- crabs, but larly reads this col- cooking them umn knows that I is a bit more Alove eating shellfish. of a bother – The best part of our field trips stuffing them often involves finding places live in a pot that steam local blue crabs, or of boiling harvest fresh clams, or serve water is not up other favorite local seafood my favorite specialties. But in this pandemic sport. Usually time, these field trips are rare WILD I am success- and there’s no place nearby, WAYS ful in finding usually, that I can get the spe- places that cialties that I love. steam them Of course, there is always Pat for me. There shrimp, and there’s nothing are places wrong with that. About every Foster-Turley I’ve visited other weekend, I visit Martin on the fringes on South Eighth Street where of Brunswick, Ga. or Palatka, he parks his pickup truck Welaka and St. Augustine, Fla., and I buy a couple pounds of where there are small crab Fernandina shrimp, their tails shops run by locals, with people still glistening in iridescent crowded inside waiting for the colors. only thing on the menu – fresh They looked a bit on the ate them readily, and the next PAT FOSTER-TURLEY/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER To cook them is no problem. steamed blue crabs to go. But in small side, but hey, they were day I went back and bought four Above left, local crayfish sometimes appear on the menu Boil them whole in water with coronavirus times, I’m not sure cooked blue crabs! They may more and heartedly consumed at the Palms Fish Camp. Above, a steamed blue crab feast spices, fine. Shell and clean these places are even open, not have come from the St. them again. Delicious. in my backyard. Below, “sea spiders” sometimes served at them beforehand, then stir-fry and traveling anywhere seems Johns River or our own marsh- I took a look at the other Ahn Thai Kitchen are actually soft-shelled blue crabs. with veggies and Asian spices problematic. That’s why I was es but they originated in coastal seafood on sale at the fish coun- or sauté in butter and white thrilled to find steamed blue marshes somewhere, most like- ter at Harris Teeter. There was wine and serve over pasta, bet- crabs in my Harris Teeter flyer ly somewhere in the Carolinas raw shrimp and various types ter yet. But sometimes I want last week and why I ran to the where Harris Teeter has its of fish, maybe some local ones, something different. store on Thursday morning, the base, and they had not been but most of the cooked and I gravitate toward local blue first day they were available. frozen. I bought two of them, prepared seafood on sale came from other places. There was cooked shrimp, but only farm- raised – too bad. If they were raised in the United States, these shrimp are OK, but they are nothing compared to the shrimp Martin sells. The rest of the crustaceans on sale that day came from far away. The whole lobsters came from up north, where Maine is the epicenter of this fishery. The Dungeness crab clusters came from the West Coast of the U.S. The snow crab legs came from the East Coast of Canada, more than likely. I know that lots of people here enjoy these crabs and flock to any of the “all-you-can-eat” deals that are sometimes found Camp on Heckscher Drive was and have not yet regenerated a in our local restaurants, but serving local crayfish (craw- new one. not me. When I am in Maine, dads) and we stopped there I’m finding that even in this I eat lots of lobster. When I every few days to buy some time of travel restrictions there am in San Francisco, I eat lots more for me to consume. Not are still some seafood treats to of Dungeness crabs. If I’m in too long ago, before the corona- be found close to home. But oh, Malaysia, I consume pounds virus, I had the best soft shell how I long for my past days of of calico crabs. When I am in crab sandwich of all time at the travel, where even more exotic North Florida, I am partial to nearby Sandollar Restaurant. seafood crossed my palate. blue crabs. I’ve never been Sometimes I get lucky at the Hopefully I will be on the road somewhere where local snow Ahn Thai Kitchen just off the or up in the air again soon, but crabs are on the menu, but I’m island when “sea spiders” are for now, let me eat blue crabs! sure I would love these too. on their menu. Sea spiders are Pat Foster-Turley is a zoolo- In recent months, I’ve got- an Asian name for softshell gist on Amelia Island. She wel- ten lucky about other local crabs, and softshell crabs are comes your nature questions and seafood choices. A couple of just local blue crabs that have observations. months ago, the Palms Fish molted from their hard shells [email protected]

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NL Wednesday 08.05.20.indd 10 8/4/20 2:43 PM Wednesday, August 5, 2020 News-Leader / Fernandina Beach, Florida Nassau Pride delays start of season to Jan. 2 The American Basketball Association and Nassau Pride announced the start of the 2020-21 season will be delayed until Jan. 2 instead of its original opening date of Nov. 7 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic forced the ABA to suspend operations on March 12, prior to the start of the postseason playoffs. The 13th-ranked Nassau Pride was looking to make a deep playoff push. “Most sports leagues in the country, including the NBA, have begun playing games without fans present,” said Darrin Eakins, team owner and president of basketball operations for the Pride. “The idea behind delaying the start of next season is to allow fans to be able to be present for as much of the season as possible.” “There are more than 487,000 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Florida and combined 25,677 confirmed cases in Nassau, Duval and Clay counties,” said Dr. Jeremy Coleman, Pride team owner and president of business operations. “Like all other sports leagues, this is not something we take likely. “It is something we are deeply concerned about. We monitor the activity of the virus daily and remain diligent in following all health guidelines. We felt that starting the season in November was premature based on the current surge and conditions.” The ABA plans to shorten the season and extend regular season play through mid- March. The league also plans to shorten the play-in rounds, and hold the Final Eight playoff games in Binghamton, N.Y., in mid-April. Full details of the restructured season will be announced in the upcoming months as it continues to monitor the pandemic. The Nassau Pride completes in the Southeast Division, which includes the Jacksonville Giants, the Mobile Jesters, the Alabama War Dawgs, the Pensacola Lighting and the Atlanta Storm. For information, visit www. PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER nassaupride.com. The Nassau Pride, which was scheduled to tip off the season on Nov. 7, has delayed the start of the 2020-21 season until Jan. 2. SPORTS SHORTS Elm Street giveaway sharks.com. Anyone interested in 2021 season tickets or information should The Elm Street Sportsman email [email protected]. Association will host the Nikita Raysor All teams are currently working on Back 2 School Giveaway from 6-8 p.m. their arena dates so the 2021 NAL Aug. 9 at the Peck Center, 510 South schedule can come out as soon as pos- 10th St. in Fernandina Beach. Because sible. The season is set to start in April. of COVID-19 restrictions, this will be The Jacksonville Sharks are mem- a drive-through distribution of school bers of the National Arena League. The school suppies. Children must accom- 2019 and 2017 NAL champions and pany those picking up the free supplies. ArenaBowl XXIV champions play all their home games at the Jacksonville Bold City Showcase postponed Veterans Memorial Arena. The 2020 Bold City Showcase, sched- Follow the Sharks on Facebook at uled for Aug. 22, is being postponed due facebook.com/jaxsharks and on Twitter to the uncertainties of the high school and Instagram @jaxsharks as well as the football season and the COVID-19 pan- Attack Dance Team at facebook.com/ demic, it was jointly announced last week sharkattackdance and Chum at face- by Airstream Ventures, High School 9:12 book.com/chumsharks. FLORIDA SPORTS FOUNDATION and WJXT Channel 4. The Atlanta Braves unveiled their new spring training The Bold City Showcase has become Play pickleball home in North Port. Northeast Florida’s premier high school Scheduled play at the pickleball Arena League champions and picked up football event, fea- courts at Central Park in Fernandina 13 league awards including best fran- turing six teams Beach has resumed. Beginner play (lev- chise and best fans, has canceled the Nearly 883,000 fans in three games in els 1.0-2.5) is 3-4 p.m. Sunday; social 2020 season. one day televised play (3.0 plus with challenge court) is The Sharks are providing fans a spe- on Channel 4. The from 4-6 p.m. Sunday. Women’s open cial thank you bonus to all season ticket attend Florida Grapefruit schedule for what play (all levels) on courts 1-4 is from 8-10 holders for rolling their tickets over to the would have been a.m. Monday, and level 3.5 on courts 1, 2021 season. The bonus includes free year three of the 5 and 6 from 4-6 p.m. Monday, with rat- season ticket upgrades, free extra single League spring training event was set with ing level 4.0 plus on courts 2-4. Levels game tickets, a free super upgrade or Creekside taking 3.0 and 3.5 plus play from 8-10 a.m. Despite having to end 12 when the Philadelphia Phillies free extra award experiences, with more on Ribault, Bolles Tuesday, and levels 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 days early and cancel 86 games hosted the Boston Red Sox offers coming soon. versus West Nassau and Oakleaf playing from 10 a.m. to noon. Levels 3.0 and 3.5 because of the COVID-19 pan- with 10,201 fans attending. Fans who select the season ticket Orange Park. plus with challenge court is from 4-6 p.m. demic, the 2020 Florida spring •The Boston Red Sox and upgrade will be offered different seating These games may still be played at Wednesday. training season was a success. New York Yankees both aver- choices to be used for the entire 2021 each home team’s school, pending deci- Men’s open play (all levels) on courts Nearly 883,000 fans attended aged more than 9,500 fans season. The single-game ticket option sions by the school board and athletic 1-3 is from 8-10 a.m. Nighttime social 199 games for an average of per game. The Red Sox total allows season ticket holders to bring directors of each individual local county. play (all levels) is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. nearly 6,000 fans per game. attendance at Jet Blue Park in more friends and family to games for Depending on what ultimately hap- Thursday. Levels 3.0 and 3.5 plus is from Highlights from the 2020 Fort Myers was 95,870 in 10 free. pens with the high school football sched- 8-10 a.m. Friday, and levels 2.0, 2.5 and season included: games for an average of 9,587 For fans looking for a big reward, try ules, Airstream Ventures, High School 3.0 from 10 a.m. to noon. On Saturday, • The debut of the Atlanta per game. The Yankees drew a the super upgrade. This would give fans 9:12 and Channel 4 will look to resched- nighttime social play (all levels) is from Braves’ new spring training total of 95,399 in 10 games for the option to move into different premium ule the event for later this season. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Visit www.fbpickleball. home, CoolToday Park in an average of 9,540 per game. seating for Sharks games. For Shark pit Fans who have already purchased com, Fernandina Beach Pickleball North Port. The Braves played Since the 2000 season, members, there is also a free club suite tickets to the event will receive a full Pirates on Facebook or email fbpbpi- 11 games at CoolToday Park, 31,980,148 have attended option that would allow a fan to bring up refund by going to by logging onto their [email protected]. attracting 70,106 fans for an spring training games in to 16 guests to a game. average of 6,373 fans per game. Florida. account via www.JaxHighSchool912. com. The Sharks are also working on an • The Toronto Blue Jays The 2020 Florida spring exclusive gathering or special event. Boules Club returned to Dunedin for their training attendance fig- Airstream Ventures and Channel 4 Staff members will be calling all season The Amelia Island Boules Club holds 44th season to a renovated TD ure accounts for all games reviewed the state of Florida’s own guid- ticket holders after the new 2021 season pétanque pickup games on the pétanque Ballpark. The Blue Jays played between Major League teams, ance when considering the postpone- ticket map is completed by the arena and courts at Central Park, corner of Atlantic nine games, with one game played in the state of Florida. ment or cancelation of a mass gathering. Ticketmaster, which should be approxi- Avenue and South 11. Street, Saturdays rained out, before a total of Attendances are compiled View those guidelines at www.florida- mately the end of July or early August. At at 9:30 a.m. and most afternoons on 46,865 fans, for an average of daily by the Florida Sports healthcovid19.gov/community-events. that time they will go over all the various weekdays. 5,207 per game. Foundation, the state of options. Pétanque (pay-tonk) is a cousin of • The largest crowd of the Florida’s lead sports promotion Sharks offer 2021 bonus Any 2020 season ticket holder inter- both horseshoes and bocce, the Italian season came on March 7 at and development organization The Jacksonville Sharks, who went ested in taking advantage of the reward bowling game. The public is always wel- Clearwater’s Spectrum Field, and verified by each team. 15-1, reclaimed their title as National bonus may email the Sharks at Jeff@jax- come. Call 491-1190.

NEW Sports Wed.indd 1 8/4/20 4:10 PM 2B WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020 SPORTS News-Leader North Florida Junior Golf Foundation wraps up 2019-20 season The North Florida Junior are in line for the top honor Golf Foundation, one of award. The winners will be Florida’s top junior golf pro- GOLF NEWS decided by early August. grams, is wrapping up its • The NFJGF is reaching 2019-20 season following the entiate the members from elite out to the community to ask conclusion of its fall, spring and players to those just learning. for its help in supporting a big summer events. More than The winners of the 2019- swath of local youth golfers. 300 golfers from the greater 20 fall and spring tournament “This year has been particu- Jacksonville area, northern series, respectively, were: larly tough as we did not sell Florida and southern Georgia • Boys 16-18: Charlie Kurtz; any Chip-in-for-Youth tickets have competed in tournaments Antonio Rios for the Players Championship, and participated in instructional • Elite tour boys (ages and many of our other fun- camps this past year. 10-18): Brett Maloy (both fall draising events have been While the pandemic did alter and spring) canceled, including The Russel the schedule somewhat, Jack • Rising tour boys (ages Knox and Friends fundraiser,” Aschenbach, PGA professional 10-14): Noah Mayers; Lucas Aschenbach said. “We recently and executive director of the Elliott created a Hole-in-One Club and NFJG, was pleased with what • Elite tour girls (ages a mentorship program to cre- the NFJG was able to accom- 10-18): Alyzabeth Morgan; ate an easy way of supporting plish. Emma Wells and Beatrice Dietz NFJGF,” Mr. noted. “We had a great year,” he • Rising tour girls (ages If your child is interested said. “The fall series was very 10-14): Tori Barned; Sarah in learning to play golf or is exciting, with several kids Harpster already playing, consider having vying for the top prizes, and • Boys 10-12: Trevor them join the NFJGF to experi- NORTH FLORIDA JUNIOR GOLF FOUNDATION much of the spring and summer Challice; Mateo Elliott ence a top-flight golf develop- The North Florida Junior Golf Foundation recently held its award presentation. seasons came off despite the • Foundation tour (ages ment opportunity. To donate pandemic. 6-13): Ambrose Kinnare; or for information on the North “We maintained health Jaspreet Kondal Florida Junior Golf Foundation, ners last Thursday. In the nine-hole division, Earl Hurst and Don Edlin tied protocols to continue as many The summer series is com- visit www. nfjg.org. In the AB division, the win- participating in a team format, for third at minus 5; and Ken events as we could. The NFJG ing to an end and all races are ners were Lynn McCarter, Jeanne Curran, Diane O’Malley Sekely was alone in fifth at golf tournaments provided our close right now. Another seg- Jeanne Tennyson, Nancy Kyle and Pat Henderson finished minus 4. players with structured events ment of the NFJG lineup is the Summer series and Maureen Nussman, with a with the first-place score. Robert Dice, Paul Going, when many things were can- North Florida Junior Players It was another great turnout final score of 60. Placing first in Ken Ingalls and Terry Swartz celed. It was so good to see Tour, featuring a series of two- as the ladies from the Women’s the CD division was the team tied for sixth at minus 1. them out there working hard day tournaments for the more Golf Association at the Amelia of Maryllen Blum, Margaret North Hampton Nancy Stendahl took first and having fun.” competitive golfers, called Island Club held their weekly Newton, Penny Giles and The men’s and women’s golf place at minus 8 for the WGA. The NFJG organizes 10-12 “majors.” There are three play day on July 30 at the Long Florence Salerno, turning in a associations at the Golf Club at Rachael Hentigan was second tournaments for boys and girls divisions on this tour — boys Point golf course. Continuing score of 57. North Hampton recently played at minus 4, and Terri Wright during each of the fall, spring 13-18, girls 13-18 and boys with its summertime series Birdies were recorded by a “hate ’em” format, in which was third at minus 3. and summer seasons as well as 10-12. but with a twist, players were Tennyson and Debbie Baechle, players tossed out their worst Denise Buse, Susie Levy, a middle school program and Jacksonville’s Moses divided into AB groups and CD while chip-ins were earned by par-3, par-4 and par-5 scores. Deb Rasmussen and Michelle summer camps. In all, there are Compaan (boys 13-18) and groups instead of the normal Laurie Scinto and Nancy Kyle. For the MGA, Walter Vessey tied for fourth at minus nine different skill levels that Ponte Vedra’s Ashley Huffman ABCD groupings. As a result, The sole sandie of the day was Johnson and Paul Wright tied 2, and Patricia Aylor was alone the NFJG team uses to differ- have a commanding lead and there were two first-place win- scored by Baechle. for first place at minus six; in eighth place at plus 1.

RECREATION ROUNDUP

All of the city of Fernandina notice. [email protected]. Services. Private lessons with $13.20 non-city. One lesson is $25 for city Beach Parks & Recreation Little Fitness Fernandina • Open roller hockey at the a head professional are $60 Junior intermediate residents, $31 non-city. Four Department’s programs and classes at the Peck Center Main Beach Multi-Purpose per hour for city residents, $70 Tuesdays and Thursdays lessons cost $75 for city resi- activities, with the exception of are suspended until further Court. Adult/older teens skate non-city; $30/30 minutes for from 4:30-6 p.m. $26/week dents, $94 non-city. Lessons aqua aerobics and instructed notice. Contact Shari Riepe at Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. city residents, $35 non-city. city residents, $31.20 non- must be scheduled in advance programs, are postponed until [email protected] for (beginner) and Saturdays Lessons with a staff profes- City and $16 drop-in rate city with aquatics manager Kaitlyn further notice. information. from 4:15-4:45 p.m. (easy) sional are $50/hour for city residents, $19.20 non-city. Brown. Email [email protected] The Atlantic pool is open for • Registration for the fall and 4:45-6 p.m. (advanced). residents, $60 non-city; $25/30 Junior advanced Mondays and include pool location pref- lap swim and aqua aerobics co-ed open softball league has Family skate Tuesdays from minutes for city residents, $30 and Wednesdays from 5-6:30 erence (Atlantic pool or MLK only. The Atlantic kiddie pool been postponed until further 4-5 p.m. and Saturdays from non-city. Semi-private lessons p.m. $26/week city residents, Jr. pool). is open with Monday through notice. New registration dates 3-4 p.m. Call Ray Matz at are also available. $31.20 non-city and $16 drop- • Scuba classes at the Sunday hours. The MLK Jr. and fall season opening night (215) 852-7038 for information. Youth tennis clinics. in rate city residents, $19.20 Atlantic pool have resumed, Pool will remain closed until date will be posted on www. • Central Park has four Red Ball 1 Mondays and non-city. Fees listed for each and the next available class further notice. Private swim fbfl.us when they are deter- lighted hard courts available Wednesdays from 10:30-11:15 level are for the entire session. is in August. Try Diving lessons have been postponed mined. for open play. Courts 1 and 2 a.m., and Red Ball 2 Mondays Daily rates also available. Experience, a one- to two-hour until further notice. The MLK • Pickleball at Central Park. (closest to South 13th Street) and Wednesdays from 11:15 Adult clinics: Women’s introductory experience that Jr. pool will remain closed until Six lighted courts available. reserved for instructed play a.m. to noon. $14/week city advanced beginner/interme- consists of a short classroom further notice. Players must have gate keys, during posted hours. Players residents, $16.80 non-city and diate strokes clinic (2.5-3.0) session and trying scuba in The Atlantic Fitness Room which may be purchased at must have gate keys to enter $9 drop-in rate city residents, Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m. our pool with a certified scuba is open. The Peck Gym cardio the Atlantic Center for $20 per courts. Keys may be pur- $10.80 non-city. Orange Ball Advanced beginner/interme- diving instructor or divemas- area and weight room are key Monday-Friday from 7 chased at the Atlantic Center Tuesdays and Thursdays from diate strokes clinic (2.5-3.0) ter. Open to ages 8 and up. open Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from for $20 per key during normal 3:30-4:30 p.m., and Green Ball Wednesdays from 8-9 a.m. Cost is $50 per person for city a.m.-7 p.m. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www. business hours, Monday- Mondays and Wednesdays Intermediate strokes clinic residents, $62 non-city; $80/ The Peck Gym basketball fbpickleball.com, Fernandina Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., from 4-5 p.m. $18/week city (3.0-3.5) Wednesdays from couple city residents, $100 court and volleyball court Beach Pickleball Pirates on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. residents, $21.60 non-city and 9-10:30 a.m. Intermediate drills non-city; $150/group for city remain closed under further Facebook or email fbpbpi- • Rod Gibson Tennis $11 drop-in rate city residents, clinic (3.0-3.5) Thursdays from residents (up to six people), 9-10:30 a.m. Intermediate/ $188 non-city. Scheduled at advanced drills clinic (3.5-4.0) your convenience. Call 310- Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. 3350 to schedule. Men’s advanced begin- PADI scuba open water ner/intermediate strokes certification. Private and clinic (2.5-3.0) Thursdays group instruction available. from 6-7:30 p.m. $10/person/ City course fee is $120 and hour for one-hour clinics, $12 includes administration and non-city and $15/person for 1 instruction (additional check- 1/2-hours clinics, $18 non-city. out dive fee). PADI eLearn- Pre-registration required (mini- ing registration is $185 and mum of three persons/clinic). includes online academic To register, email instruc- training, use of scuba gear and tor Rod Gibson at rodgib- certification card. Participants [email protected] or call must provide their own masks, 891-6927. Twenty-four hours’ snorkels, fins, booties and cancellation required for adult weight belts. Open to ages 10 clinics and private, semi- and up. Additional informa- private and group instruction. tion is available at the Atlantic Schedule and description of Recreation Center. clinics available at the Atlantic • Beach wheelchairs can Center or on the city’s website, be reserved at the Atlantic www.fbfl.us. Center by paying a refundable • Aqua aerobics at Atlantic $50 deposit. Four wheelchairs pool. Full pool; no separate available. Call 310-3350 for shallow and deep water class- availability. es. Monday-Friday at 10 a.m. • Karate at the Peck Center, and 11 a.m. Additional class 1st Floor Instructors’ Studio. on Monday, Wednesday and Japanese Shotokan Karate Friday at 4 p.m. Class sizes classes with Sensei Jerry are limited and are first come, Williamson, a sixth degree first served. A social distancing Shotokan black belt with more waiting area is available. than 30 years of instruction Monthly, one class per day experience. Improve fitness $50 for city residents, $63 non- level, self-control and self- city residents; monthly, two image while learning self- classes per day $65 for city defense. Classes are from residents, $81 non-city; $5/day 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mondays and for one class for city residents, 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays. $6 non-city; $10 a day for two Open to ages 6 and up. classes for city residents, $12 City residents pay $40 non-city; 10-admissions’ pass per month; non-city residents is $50 for city residents, $60 $45 a month. Uniforms are non-city for one class per day; available from the instruc- $100 city residents, $120 non- tor. Call Jerry at 765-2441. city for two classes per day; Register for classes at the aqua gym only monthly fee Atlantic Recreation Center. is $30 for city residents, $38 Japanese ju jitsu and ken- non-city. jutsu at the Peck Center, 1st Aqua aerobics/fitness Floor Instructors’ Studio. Ju combination passes avail- jitsu involves striking, kick- able (includes use of Atlantic ing, throwing and submission Fitness Room). Inquire at through joint locks and finish- Atlantic Center. ing techniques. • Lap swim days and hours Kenjutsu involves use of are Monday, Wednesday and the katana (sword) and bokken Renovations coming to Fernandina Beach Golf Club Beginning mid-Summer Friday from 6-9 a.m. and 1-4 (wooden sword). Both classes p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday are open ages 12 and up. Ju Please pardon our from 6-9 a.m. and 1-5 p.m; jitsu is offered Tuesdays from appearance during Saturday from 9 a.m.-2p.m.; 7:30-8:30 p.m. and Thursdays our driving renovation, Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is including Top Tracer, Lap swim fees are $3 a day $8 per class or $60 a month putting green expansion, for city residents, $5 non-city. for city residents; $10 per creation of our practice Monthly rates also available. class or $75 a month non-city. area and North Course • Private swim lessons Kenjutsu is offered Tuesdays greens renovation! For have been postponed until fur- from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $8 ther notice. Ages six month to per class or $30 a month for your safety, please avoid adult. Lessons are tailored to city residents; $10 a class or construction areas and goals and abilities of students. $36 a month non-city. Contact equipment. Weekday mornings and early Sensei Jeff Weisfeld at (443) www.fernandinabeachgolfclub.com (904) 310-3175 afternoons only, based on 864-3331 or visit ameliaisland- instructor availability. [email protected].

NEW Sports Wed.indd 2 8/4/20 4:11 PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020 SPORTS News-Leader 3B OUTDOORS Safe tournament fishing ournament fishermen were lined up in their tow vehicles TFriday at the Inshore Fishing Association tournament tent waiting to sign up for Saturday’s redfish tournament. Two lines of vehicles made it fast and easy, as tournament officials wearing masks came right up to your truck with forms that had to be completed. Tournament fishermen were also allowed to pay for the event without leaving their vehicle. SPECIAL PHOTOS That same Some 80 tournament redfish boats competed Saturday during the Inshore Fishing Association’s redfish tournament held from Sister’s Creek. Matt evening, the Davis and Nathan Morgan teamed up for second place with 14.64 pounds; Kyle Craven and Danny Sheldon took first with 14.64 pounds; and Joe IFA Redfish Wortham and Nathan Morgan captured third with 13.37 pounds, below right. IFA staff members Camille Moore, Jenni Wyzykowski and Lee Fuller Tour came Causley, below left, practiced safe tournament fishing. Davis and Morgan weighed in these two beautiful tournament redfish, bottom right. on Facebook OUTDOORS with instructions for the Terry Lacoss following day’s redfish tournament. This was really a safe tournament meeting, and crowds of fishermen were eliminated. On Saturday, redfish teams launched their redfish boats from Sister’s Creek public boat ramp and, after a safe boat check, teams were navigating to their favorite redfish waters. With just a few days before a full moon, which arrived on Sunday, many of the skilled redfish teams found redfishing “We had a redfish on top- not weigh in but were given Find out what is going on and tough, including my son, Terry water early that morning and 10 points. The winning team learn how to participate in one David, and me. After some the hooks came unbuttoned,” of Kyle Craven and Danny of the Southeast’s most active eight long hours of casting top- Davis said. “Luckily, Nathan Sheldon was given 200 points. fishing clubs. There are always water plugs, plastic weighted had the landing net in the water Craven and Sheldon took new topics that come up and shrimp and spoons, we could already, and the redfish swam home a brand-new Mercury- discussions that are lively and come up with just a four-pound right into the net.” powered Ranger fishing boat interesting. redfish. A four-pound sea trout Davis and Morgan caught and trailer valued at $29,000 There are plenty of seats disguised itself as a tournament their second redfish around with a total prize of $30,100. available, and the meetings redfish until T.D. Lacoss put 12:30 p.m. during low tide. The IFA redfish event was generally last about an hour. the landing net in the water. It weighed 7.44 pounds and, totally safe, and there was It is a very casual setting with The best redfish bite came paired with their 6.85-pound never a crowd of fishermen. some arranged tables and fold- during low tide, which left some redfish, garnered a second- Fishermen signed up sitting in ing chairs. It is held inside the of the redfish teams stranded place finish with 14.64 pounds. their vehicles and all weighed main building at the far east end on mud flats while attempting Nathan Turner and Jeremiah in their redfish while sitting in of the Kraft property. to cast to skinny-water redfish. Joost-Miller placed 13th in the their vehicles. Buzz yourself in at the front Apparently some of these shal- popular event with two tourna- For information on the door and, once you are inside, low water schools of reds did ment redfish weighing 10.22 Inshore Fishing Association, take the first left through a bite, which put several teams pounds. visit www.ifatours.com. Redfish doorway and then go left into with shallow-water redfish We decided not to weigh teams that qualify for the the the meeting room. People start boats in the money. in our fish because we were IFA Championship will com- to arrive between 6:45-7 p.m. That excitement blew up on instructed that equal points pete in Houma, La., Oct. 16-17. For information, go to www. an early morning flood tide, and were given to teams that The Nassau Sport Fishing nsfafish.net. second-place team members decided not to weigh in one Association will hold a fish Matt Davis and Nathan Morgan redfish.Out of 82 redfish teams club meeting at Kraft Athletic had on a surface plug. that entered the event, 41 did Club from 7-8 p.m. Aug. 12. F e r n a n d i n a B e a c h T i d e s CUSTOM OUTDOOR Tides, Sun & Moon : August 5 – August 12, 2020 now now Sunrise 6:46A Low 4:30A 1.41’ Sunrise 6:48A High 1:09A 7.06’ available available Wed. Moonset 8:28A High 10:46A 7.30’ Sun. 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4B WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020 NEWS-LEADER / FERNANDINA BEACH, FL Remembering my father and his military service y father was a World War War II. Moving II veteran. He was quick to through Europe enlist after Pearl Harbor. from England and MIn the next four years, he finally to Germany, served in the Army Air Forces with the my father served as 368th Fighter Group. Like many vet- intelligence officer erans of WWII, my father rarely talked for the squadron. about the war. Not until the end of his In that capacity, he life did he begin to give us some idea of “debriefed” sur- what he experienced. We were able to rendering Germans. tape record his responses to our many FROM When the war questions. His recall was amazing. He THE finally ended, all remembered days of the week, where PORCH German pilots were he was, and very specific details. His instructed to return companion throughout the war was a to their home airport Scottish Terrier named Angus, or Gus. Dickie and surrender. When When Dad returned after the war, Gus Anderson one of these pilots joined our family. landed at Frankfurt DICKIE ANDERSON/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER The 368th sends out a newslet- am Mein, Dad went out on to the run- My father, Franklin A. Dick, served as an intelligence officer in the ter with updates about the remaining way and confiscated the pilot’s pistol, a Army Air Forces’ 368th Fighter Group. veterans of my father’s squadron and Walther PPK. Through the years after their families. Descendants of squad- the war, the pistol remained in a drawer ron members have written amazing of his dresser. After his passing in 2003, group’s website and has family con- appreciate the incredible history of one histories that are available through the it remained in the family and with me. nections. He indicated an interest in group of brave men, the 368th Fighter group’s website. A recent edition of We hoped that we would be able to find my father’s pistol so arrangements are Group. the newsletter had an article about a a place for the pistol in a museum or being made. We will follow the very For more information about the pistol captured by a squadron member with someone who would understand stringent rules on mailing firearms and 368th Fighter Group, visit 368thfighter- DICKIE ANDERSON/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER that has been returned to the Fighter and value its importance. soon the pistol will be on its way. group.com. My father had a Scottish Terrier Group’s archives. I contacted the person mentioned Our family is pleased that the pis- To receive her weekly newsletter or get named Angus as his companion This was interesting for our fam- in the article who is a gun collector tol that we valued as a connection to information about her books including throughout his time serving in ily because we have a pistol that and active in the Fighter Group. As it Dad’s service in the Army Air Forces her four From the Porch books contact Europe during World War II. dates back to the last days of World turned out, the contact maintains the will now be in good hands, hands that Dickie at [email protected]. Read all about it

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Take-out lunch will best way to turn down the volume when there is unity amongst ciples of compassion and solidarity. be “Pastel de Papa” (potato cheese casserole), and books by Paulo Coelho (The is to spend time with a book. The those people that are involved in He speaks of rising above despair Alchemist, Hippie) are recommended reads. Reservations necessary. Call (904) act of reading engages the brain and the task. to engage with hope, pursuing our 601-2118. allows you the time to ponder and Another book, just released shared mission, and embracing our • Saturday, Aug. 8, 12 p.m. reflect. a few weeks ago, caught my common destiny. Though a good number of books eye as well. 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Over the course of three Mark Kaufman is the co-owner of • Saturday, Aug. 29, 2 p.m. for example. In Team of Rivals: The years on the road, across 44 states Story & Song Bookstore Bistro. Picolata Road author visiting Fernandina How characters in a local The Book Loft in Fernandina killer in the chaos and treachery Civil War. Beach will host a book signing of Florida during the Civil War. “Orphaned by the with local author James Glover The release summarizes the Comanches as a young child from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, book’s story: and raised on the Texas frontier author’s novel came to life according to a news release. “This is the story of Jessie by his aunt and uncle, he leaves Glover’s book, The Picolata Youngblood, a former Texas Texas in search of a new home. TOM HITCHCOCK people Road, chronicles a former Texas Ranger who settles near St. Special to the News Leader want to Ranger as he hunts a ruthless Augustine shortly before the AUTHOR Continued on 5B stay below My early morning routine, I the radar. imagine, is probably not all that As uncommon: perusing the day’s I read headlines with a cup of coffee. on, the On just such a morning about parallels Twilight a week ago, one headline on between Return to POLITICO’s website jumped the out from the others. It read, Hitchcock POLITICO It’s here! #1 bestselling author “Congressional probe: Russian piece and Stephenie Meyer makes a tri- oligarchs using art to evade the plot umphant return to the world sanctions.” lines of Foreign Exchange were Having completed a novel uncanny. This, for instance, of Twilight with this highly earlier this year, Foreign from the article: “… the com- anticipated companion: the Exchange, whose key plot mittee’s staff says it traced over iconic love story of Bella and elements included Russian $18 million in high value art Edward told from the vampire’s oligarchs using high-priced art purchases from U.S. auction TOM HITCHCOCK/AMAZON.COM to avoid the scrutiny of authori- houses and private sellers back Aleksei. By virtue of rigged point of view. In Midnight Sun, ties, naturally I was intrigued. to three shell companies linked contracts, the company had a Stephenie Meyer transports us The article’s first sentence to the Russian construction virtual monopoly on large-scale back to a world that has capti- hooked me: “Powerful Russian and energy tycoons Arkady and construction projects across oligarchs have allegedly discov- Boris Rotenberg.” Russia.” vated millions of readers and ered a surprising new tool to Construction tycoons? The more I read, the more brings us an epic novel about evade sanctions: the secretive Brothers? Shell companies? I credence I was willing to give the profound pleasures and and largely unregulated U.S. art shook my head. In the pages of the premise that life imitates industry.” Foreign Exchange, we’d been art, or vice-versa. From the devastating consequences of That tool would not have there, done that. From page POLITICO piece: “The art immortal love. been a surprise to the Russian 158: “The birthplace of the market writ large has been oligarch characters in Foreign money was in Moscow, wired described by experts as ‘an Exchange. The only difference to Estonia from an account ideal playing ground for money is my oligarchs were using big- in Bank Kommertsii, a state- laundering’ given its opaque ticket works of art to launder owned bank widely known for culture – buyers and sellers 1430 Park Ave. money they had looted from the its ties to oligarchs and klep- often insist on anonymity – (14th St. entrance to Amelia Park) motherland, not to evade sanc- tocrats. The Bank Kommertsii and art’s consistently soaring tions. Either way, it involved account was in the name of value.” Parking spaces aplenty complex financial shenanigans Proyect Rossiya, a construction From Foreign Exchange, visit StoryandSongBookstore.com or call 904-601-2118. used to disguise the origins and company controlled by Valentin pathways of funds when certain Grigoryev and his brother, NOVEL Continued on 5B

NL Wednesday 08.05.20.indd 13 8/4/20 3:46 PM Wednesday, August 5, 2020 AROUND TOWN News-Leader 5B Sproul twins of Yulee awarded scholarship Yulee High School seniors other teens began internships I really wanted to do going for- and twins Xarah and Xanah covering a variety of professional ward in life,” Xanah added. Sproul have been awarded the health areas including nursing, In addition to their work in Tipping the Scale Scholarship by accounting, telecommunications, the program, both young women the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau radiology, health information, were members of the Yulee High County Foundation, according to and physical therapy. Teens in School Marching Band, National a news release. The award rec- the program are provided with Honor Society, and BETA Club, ognizes “their hard work and a mentor in the hospital and are as well as many other extracur- successful completion of their paid a stipend for their work. ricular activities. “Xarah and internships with Baptist Medical Upon completion of the program, Xanah truly exhibit the goal of Center Nassau.” students are able to apply for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau to Boys & Girls Club members scholarship in their senior year. help deserving students achieve since they moved to Nassau “My favorite part about their dreams,” the release says. County from Chicago six years working at the hospital for the Both of the Sprouls are ago, both girls joined the Tipping summer internship was feeling headed to Saint Leo University, the Scale program when they saw grown up. It was my first job and where they intend to do their other teens in the program get- it was just cool to have a nine-to- pre-med studies in medical ting to go off campus and work five job!” said Xarah. humanities. at the hospital. They applied, “The connections and bonds For more information on SUBMITTED interviewed, and were accepted I was able to make at Baptist Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau Pictured from left are Baptist Medical Center Nassau President Ed Hubel, Xanah and to the program where they and Health … helped me realize what County, visit bgcnassau.org. Xarah Sproul, and Bill Gower of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County Foundation. Brown thrashers can put on a show Editor’s note: Rebecca Jordi and fledging (leaving the nest) passed away Friday, July 31. She occurs in about two weeks. If was the director of the UF/IFAS you are ever the focus of two Nassau Extension and originated aggressive brown thrashers, this column in the News-Leader. you can bet that their nest site Her obituary appears on page A2. or newly fledged young are very close by. had a very specific request If you want to enhance SUBMITTED asking if I would write an brown thrasher habitat, rake Pictured from left are Paul Bussell, executive director article about a bird called your leaves into one area of The Arc Nassau, April Taylor from Rayonier Advanced Ithe brown thrasher. I’m your yard and leave it as a natu- Materials, and Steven Carr, chairman of The Arc Nassau sure the individual who asked ral mulch or composting area. Board of Directors. for this was at a stage of life Brown thrashers love to get in where she was spending more and throw the leaves about look- time watching birds in and ing for their food. Think of the around her backyard. The antics movie Field of Dreams: “If you RYAM Foundation of it “thrash- build it, they will come.” GARDEN ing” as it looks Well, Becky, there’s your supports Arc expansion TALK for food are brown thrasher article, and very enter- UF/IFAS thank you for the opportunity to April Taylor from going phases to completion in taining. Since The brown thrasher, the topic of this week’s Garden Talk, produce this. Rayonier Advanced Materials the near future. this is the last was written in response to a special request by Rebecca Karl Shaffer is a UF/IFAS Foundation, on behalf of The Arc Nassau is a non- Karl Shaffer request that Jordi. Nassau County Extension Master Foundation President Jay Posze profit organization that has been Master this person Gardener volunteer. Extension and RYAM CEO Paul Boynton, serving the needs of hundreds Gardener will ever have locations include the satellite recently presented a donation of individuals for the past 45 the opportu- almost to the age of 12, very berries. They are particularly office at the county building in to The Arc Nassau in support years in Nassau County and nity to make of me I want to unusual for a songbird. It’s fond of picking through leaf lit- Yulee and the main Extension of the organization’s services surrounding areas by providing honor her. Becky, here’s your difficult to tell the male from ter and “thrashing” the leaves office in Callahan. The UF/IFAS for area adults with intellectual learning programs, job skills brown thrasher article. the female, something that’s looking for centipedes, caterpil- Nassau County Demonstration and developmental disabilities, development and employ- The brown thrasher, unusual in passerine birds lars, earthworms, earwigs or Garden is located at the James according to a news release. ment opportunities, and daily Toxostoma rufum, is a songbird (songbirds). In most cases, the whatever. S. Page Governmental Complex The Arc Nassau is headed transportation for our adults common in our area. It’s in the male is much more colorful and Their nesting activity starts and demonstrates best manage- toward completion of the first with many developmental family Mimidae, which means distinct than the drabber colored in very early spring in our area. ment practices for Northeast of several phases in an expan- disabilities to maximize their he mimics and is related to the female. Both the male and female are Florida. You can send ques- sion project of its existing facil- independence at home and in mockingbird and the catbird. Brown thrashers live along active in constructing the nest tions for Garden Talk via email ity. The long-awaited “Outdoor the community. Brown thrashers are medium- the edge areas of wooded and and it’s only when the female is at [email protected] Experience Center,” which To learn more about the sized birds measuring 9 to 12 open lands. They are omni- satisfied with the nest will she or through the mail to Nassau includes a paved quarter-mile project and how you can con- inches in length with a wingspan vores, meaning they eat of wide breed with her mate. There are County Extension, 543350 U.S. walkway, basketball half-court, tribute, call Executive Director of about 12 inches. variety of prey species including usually three to five eggs laid 1, Callahan, FL 32011. For more event pavilion, and other fea- Paul Bussell or Patty Lannon Thrashers are long-lived insects, lizards, small snakes, in the nest. Both parents will information about the Extension, tures will be developed in on- White at (904) 225-9355. birds. In captivity, one lived and worms, as well as seeds and incubate and feed the young, visit nassau.ifas.ufl.edu.

not really. The truth is, much Festival kiosk. partner, Silas Ward, keeps Jessie NOVEL Continued from 4B has been written about the links From Moscow, London, the AUTHOR Continued from 4B from becoming the self-destruc- this, from an FBI agent on page between wealthy Russians and Cayman Islands and Miami to After arriving in St. Augustine, tive killer he could be. 60: “The world of expensive art their shady connections with Long Point and the Dee Dee Jessie uses his inheritance to “Meanwhile, Isabel struggles is one of the last alternatives. world-class art collections. Bartels Public Boat Ramp, buy a small farm near the old as her world collapses. Raised It’s private, opaque, secretive, The transaction on page 158 Foreign Exchange takes the city. While he learns about this as an independent, privileged full of blind alleys.” above describes the efforts of reader from Amelia Island to new frontier, he develops a woman, Isabel loses everything And this, from a U.S. attor- construction tycoon oligarchs world financial centers and friendship with the determined except her faith and a love for ney on page 111: “Purchases to buy a Colleen Grey painting back, including a climactic and beautiful neighbor, Isabel her ancestral home.” of art, particularly rare or valued in the millions. Colleen scene in Long Point where Cox. At the outbreak of the An outdoor enthusiast, his- expensive works, have become Grey is the fictional Amelia Colleen Grey comes face to face Civil War, Jessie finds himself tory buff, and Florida native, a favorite destination for those Island artist featured first in with a KGB contract killer who swept into the savagery that he Glover’s early years in St. seeking to disguise the source Girl in the Painting and later in wants her silenced. thought he left behind in Texas. Augustine, the nation’s oldest of funds. I’m not telling you the sequel, Foreign Exchange. Disclaimer: There was no He soon discovers that violence city, kindled an early interest in anything, Ms. de la Ruiz, or you, In the latter, Colleen trav- reference to anything like that and brutality are not unique to Florida history and the people Scott, when I say that often- els regularly between Miami in the POLITICO article. I the Comancheria. who tamed the last eastern times the paper trail between and the Fernandina Beach made that part up. But if you’d “To find a group of ruth- frontier, the release says. After buyer and seller is an obscure Municipal Airport aboard a like to read the POLITICO arti- less murderers, he reverts to a career in business, he is now TOUCHPOINT PRESS maze.” private jet she charters from a cle, visit https://politi.co/3k4trzj. the man the Comanches called writing about his home state and What was going on here? wealthy patron. Clearly, she’s Both novels are available Yellow Snake and wages his its long, colorful past. He lives The Book Loft is located at The schemes detailed in the come a long way since the at The Book Loft and Story & own war within a war. He tire- with his wife in Mandarin. 214 Centre St. in Fernandina POLITICO article seemed lifted early chapters of Girl in the Song Bookstore Bistro, as well lessly hunts Lucas Jackson while The Picolata Road is available Beach. from a blueprint of the plot of Painting when she was ped- as online. For more information, surviving the battle of Olustee. at local bookstores and online at For more information about Foreign Exchange. Well, okay, dling her artwork in a Shrimp visit tomhitchcockwrites.com. Only his gregarious friend and Amazon.com. the event, call (904) 261-8991.

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NL Wednesday 08.05.20.indd 14 8/4/20 3:48 PM Notice of Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting of The Board of Directors for the Florida Resiliency and Energy District (FRED) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the COVID 19 emergency and in accordance with the State of Flori- da Office of the Governor Ex- ecutive Order Number 20-52 (Emergency Management COVID-19 Public Health Emer- gency), as extended by the Executive Order Number 20- 114, and Executive Order Number 20-69 (Emergency Management Covid-19-Lo- cal Government Public Meet- ings), as extended by Execu- tive Order Number 20-112, 20-123, 20-139, 20-150, and 20-179 the Board of Directors (the Board) of the Florida Re- siliency and Energy District FRED will hold a Public Hear- ing and Regular Board Meet- ing on August 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. (EST), via telephone conference, in lieu of 6B Wednesdayan in-pers, onAugust meeting 5,. C on2020sis- AROUND TOWN News-Leader tent with the Executive Or- ders, and for safety reasons, there will not be any Board members of staff physically present in the previously no- ticed meeting location.CAT ANGELS ACCEPTING PHOTOS PET PROJECTS INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND BY TELEPHONE CON- Cats Angels announced this week it is FERENCE USING THE INSTRUC- Vaccination clinic TIONS BELOW. now accepting submissions for its 2021 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE Cats Angels Calendar Photo Contest INSTRUCTIONS: Cats Angels will be holding a pet vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 Dial the phone number +1 through Aug. 31. Members of the Island p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at its Adoption Center, located at 709 S. Eighth 646 741 5293, then use Meet- Art Association will judge the submis- St. in Fernandina Beach. The first 10 pets will receive a free rabies ing ID: 111 1995 9026 to ac- sions and the winning photo will earn cess the phone conference. vaccination! Dogs must be on a short leash, and cats must be in a car- Persons desiring to provide the coveted calendar cover shot. Four rier. Other pet vaccinations and flea medications will also be available. public comment may do so runners-up will have a full page in the by submitting written comments in advance to the calendar. Pictures of all rescue and com- Retail stores need help FRED Administrator, Florida munity cars are welcome. Submission Development Finance Cor- forms can be found on the counter at the Nassau Humane Society Second Chance Re-Sale Store and The poration, 156 Tuskawilla Road, Closet always need volunteers and donors! Make new friends and Suite 2340, Winter Springs, FL Adoption Center and online at catsan- choose from front of store or behind the scenes. We are the primary 32708. In addition, public gels.com. Proceeds from the calendar comment may be submitted source of funding for the Nassau Humane Society and 100% of sales go via email to the FRED Admin- sales help to support our low-cost spay/ directly to the animals. For more information, call 310-9627. istrator at [email protected] neuter, TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate- com. Emails will be accepted, to the extent practicable, Return to Caregiver) and adoption pro- Donations needed through the end of the Public grams. If you would like to be a sponsor Bring gently used items to donate to Second Chance resale store, Comment portion of the for the calendar, call (904) 321-2267 or meeting. Written comments 1002 S. 14th St., to benefit the Nassau Humane Society’s programs. received will be read aloud email [email protected]. Free pickup is available by calling 321-0022. to the Board and the public FILE PHOTO and will be incorporated into the meeting minutes. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Board to consider the following Resolu- THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY tions: DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 1. ResolutiPETon No. F20 -18ADOPTIONS Final Assessment, Relating to Spe- NOTICE OF PUBLIC donations, fund raising, grantscial A andssessm salesent PfromACE Rev- home of her own. She has tion fees that day, and new HEARING TO CONSIDER THE CATS ANGELS enue Bonds (Florida HERO NOTICE OF INTENTION TO NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL our Thrift Store and your support is appreciated. a grey coat and is spayed, pet parents will receive Program) (Residential Proper- CONSIDER COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Lady Gaga is a happy littleYEAR kitty 2020/2021 with healthyBUDGETS; If you want to know more tyabout Ph ashowe Tw too) support Series No . vaccinated,PLAN AM ENandDM micro-ENT FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN $450Nassau in C discountsounty propos ones tPetcoo vocal cords. She likes to entertainNOTICE OF and POSSIBLE sing, RE MOTE or donate to Cats Angels, visit200730- catsangels.comFL-RA (Vote Require d) chipped.NOTICE PleaseIS HERE BYcome GIV ENmeet Nassau County proposes servicesapprove a and FINA merchandise.L DEVELOP- PROCEDURES DURING PUBLIC and click on “How To Help,”RE whereSOLUTION you NO will. 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NANCING OF QUALIFYING IM- soon thereafter, as the matter FD20-004 (Chester Road Office Park) at (904) 321-2267 to make anTh appointment.e Board of Supervisors lot at 709 S. Eighth St. WePR graciouslyOVEMENTS acceptUNDER THE tovisit be NassauHumane.org heard, regarding the to Amelia Walk (Hampton ThisIn a beautifulccordance tri-coloredwith Article Volunteers will be wearing(Board masks) of the and Thr eewe Rivers donations for cat care and FLresaleORIDA itemsPROPER forTY AourSSES SED prseeop osif edshe’s amendment at our cattery to the Lakes) Phase 5 25hound of Th emix Land came Developm to theent Community Development Thrift Store. Information aboutCLEAN ourENER spay/neuter,GY (PACE) AC T; 2030or one Nas ofsau our Coun remotety Compr adoptione- In locations.accordance with Article Coshelterde, Plan asne ad stray Unit D evelandop his- are asking our shoppers District (District) will hold a ESTABLISHING THE TERMS AND hensive Plan. The public 25 of The Land Development ment: PUD, Section 25.05 to also wear masks and public hearing on August 18, TNVR and adoption programsCOND isITIO onNS our AND website. IMPOSING hearOuring w Adoptionill be held Center at the atCo 639de, AirportPlanned UnRoadit Devel in op- Loownercation :never East side came of Ch foreste himr 2020 at 1:00 p.m., at the Cats Angels welcomes volunteersSPECIAL AS toSESS helpMENT usS RELAT- JaFernandinames S. Page BeachGovernme nowntal is openment: fromPUD, S ec11ti ona.m. 25.05 to Rosoad, now no rtweh of need David toHallm placean IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE stay three cat lengths Amelia Walk Amenity Center, ED TO SUCH QUALIFYING IM- Complex, 96135 Nassau Location: Pkwy. FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, away from other custom- 85287 Majestic Walk Circle, care for the cats and as retailPROV clerksEMENTS in; ourAPPR ThriftOVING Pl5ace p.m., Y Tuesdayulee, Florida through 32097. Thursday,End of Maje 11stic a.m. Walk toBlvd 6. Pahimrcel in ID a#25-2N new -28-0000-0002home. He IN AND FOR ers. The Adoption Center Fernandina Beach, Florida Store. Our Volunteer ApplicationTHE ASSESS is MEonlineNT R OLorL; you DI- Alp.m.so, Friday,the Na ssandau 11C oua.m.nty toPa 4rc p.m.el ID Saturday and -weighs0710 32 pounds, and we NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA 32034 for the purpose of RECTING THAT THE ASSESS- Board of County Commission- #13-2N-27-0000-0001 -0000 Applicant: Gillette & DIVISION: A will be restricted to three hearing comments and ob- can call. MENT ROLL BE CERTIFIED TO erSunday;s will c theonduct center a p isublic closedApplican Monday.t: That’s an Asthinksociat hees, isInc about. three CASE NO. 2020-CA-0183 visitors or one family at a jections on the adoption of THE APPROPRIATE TAX COL- heextraaring half-hour on Septe onmb erweekday 14, Mc morningsCranie & A ss(exceptociates, 20years Sout hold. 4th StHereet loves peopleBE TTY WILLIAMS DAVIS, unre- the proposed budgets (Pro- LECTORS; PROVIDING FOR 2020Monday) at 6:00p andm or an soo extran ther e-hour301 on C Sundayentre St., Safternoon.te. 200 Feandrnan lovesdina B toea ch,play. FL 3203Krenshaw4 ma rrisie dgoing widow to of make Enno Da a vis, time. Adoptions will be bypo sed Budget) of the District COLLECTION OF THE ASSESS- after, as the matter to be Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, Owner: Richard and Kimberly fka Erno Davis, Deceased, appointment and we ask for the fiscal year beginning HUMANE SOCIETYMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR hearWed, r egarear diabidingng the bytra nssocial- Ow distancener: guidelines, Crlovingawford pet; he just needs a chance.Plaintiff, that you submit an applicaOc- tober 1, 2020 and ending Crawford has won our ANstaff’s EFFE CThearts!IVE DATE They. say miandttal facemasks of the mustpropos beed wornAW Vinen theture sshelter. II, LLC, If you 1613Meet Lake Par Friendly!k Drive As his namev. suggests, this September 30, 2021 (Fiscal 2. Resolution No. F20-19 An- amendment. The public hear- 7807 Baymeadows Way E Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RUBIN tion before your appointmentYear is 2020/2021 made. ).Our A cats regu lar he’s a great dog, super-friendlynual A andssessm super-sweet.ent, Relating to indon’tg will havebe he ldone, at th wee Ja willme sbe Jackgladso tonv ille,provide FL 32256 you a guyAc istion friendly! Request edFriendly: FD20- hasDA VIaS, beautiful, DECEA SEshinyD, and are waiting for their foreverbo arhomesd meet inandg of you the canDistr ict He has a happy personalitySp thatecia lwill As sessmakeme ntyou P ACE Sdisposable. Page Gove maskrnment foral C freeom- at theAc tidoor.on Reque We stareed: abid FD20-- 006black is a coatprop osanded Fisinal a DLab-mixevel- CA weighingTHERINE A 60. Dpounds.AVIS, DE - will also be held at that time Revenue Bonds, Residential plex, 96135 Nassau Place, 004 is a proposed modifica- opment Plan for a portion of CEASED, and all and singular see them all online at our whwebsite.ere the Board may consid- smile! He does well with other(Vote Redogsquired here) at the Yuingle e,by Flo socialrida 32097. distance guidelines,tion to th ande exis facemasksting Hampt on PaWerc elthink A of hethe isNa aboutssau C en-a yearthei old.r resp Ifec youtive ,have but u nknown Do you have four hourser a aweekny ot herto volunteer business th at shelter, so bring your own3. Resolution No. F20-20 An- mustORDI beNANC wornE NO in. 2020the -shelter.Lake Ifs you (aka don’t Amel haveia W alk) teanotherr PUD, adog,llowi ngplease for 9 feel,000 freespou tose (s),bring succe it tossor thes, heirs, may properly come before it. nual Assessment, Relating to one,AN we ORD willINANC be Eglad OF toTHE providePhase you 5 Fi ana disposablel Developme nt sqshelteruare feet and o fmeet office Friendly., retail be Henef iciais goingries, per toso nalmake rep rea- at the Cats Angels Thrift Store?A copy Ourof th evolunteers agenda an d over for a meet and greet. Special Assessment PACE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- Plan at the location de- and storage uses and 12,000 sentatives, executors, admin- have a lot of fun and enjoyPr helpingoposed B alludge thet ma customy be ob-- HeNo walkstice of Puwellblic onHearing his leash,Re venue Notes, Commercial SImaskONER Sfor OF freeNASSA atU theCOUN door.TY, Toscribe maintaind above. socialThe mod ifica- sqluckyuare familyfeet of a wonderful,warehouse loyalistrator pet!s, creditors, and as- ers. If you interested in findingtained outat th more,e office calls of the too.and HeRegular has Bo aar beautifuld Meeting (Vote Required) FLdistancing,ORIDA AMEN weDING are THE limiting 2030 ti theon wnumberill includ ofe clientsgeometri c usesDue at tothe the lo cacoronavirustion de- si gnpandemic,s, and all t hoNassause who may District Manager, Wrathell, of The Board of Directors for The title of Resolution No. NASSAU COUNTY COMPRE- changes adjusting lots 6,7, 22, scribed above. claim by, through, or under (904) 321-2267 and leave aHu message.nt and Associates, LLC, brownthe Florid anda Resiliency black coat and with F20-19, and F20-20 is as fol- HEin NStheIVE shelter PLAN; atA MEanyND oneING time.23, 36-69 Please and consider removing un- CountyNOTICE Animal IS HERE BYServices GIVEN ishi showingm or them, adoptableor any of the m, We have started up our2300 low-cost Glade spay/neuters Road, Suite whiteEnerg markingsy District (F andRED) brightlo ws: THmakingE TRAN anSPOR appointmentTATION AND to masecureintained your ope nplace space. in thdogsat the and Nas catssau Co byun appointmentty Plan- De only.fendan Ifts .you wish 410W, Boca Raton, Florida NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN A RESOLUTION OF THE CAcasePITA theL IM shelterPROVEM ENisTS busy. 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We receive licno h localearing or by federal telephon gove or- tioutve toOrd meeter Num yoube rand 20- 112,be petted.VIDING She FOR lost A Nher E FFEhomeCTIVE O10ppo a.m.rtun ityto, 49 p.m.6161 Saturday,Nassau Co Aug.pies 22,of atthe the Applicat Petcoion asCounty the m aAnimaltter to bServicese heard. is locatedYou are at no 86078tified t hat an ernment funding and operatevide osolely conferenc on privateing commu - 20-123recently, 20-139 and, is 20 looking-150, and forwardDATE. to finding a new Plstoreace, Yinul eeYulee., FL 32097. Petco Co m-will beand sponsoring supporting allinfor adopmation- ThLicensee public Road heari ngins Yulee. will be action for declaratory judg- nications media technology 20-179 the Board of Directors The Board may also con- ments may also be directed are available for inspection in held at the James S. Page ment, to quiet title, and to im- 1 pursuant to governmental or- (the Board) of the Florida Re- sideWr anednesdayy other bus,ine assugust which 5,in 2020/n writing to ethws-Leadere Department the office of the Planning Governmental Complex, pose and foreclose a co??n- ders, including but not limited siliency and Energy District may properly come before it. of Planning and Economic and Economic Opportunity 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, structive trust has been filed to Executive Orders 20-52, 20- FRED will hold a Public Hear- A copy of the resolutions Opportunity, e-mailed to Department, 96161 Nassau Florida 32097. by the owner of the property 69 and 20-150, issued by Gov- ing and Regular Board Meet- and/or the Agenda may be planninginfo@nassaucoun- Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Com- All interested parties are located at 86096 Rubin Davis ernor DeSantis, and any ex- ing on August 13, 2020 at obtained online at www.fd- tyfl.com, or received by tele- ments may also be directed invited to attend the public Lane, Yulee, FL 32097; Parcel tensions or supplements 11:00 a.m. (EST), via tele- fcbonds.coLEGALm/notices or atNOTICESphone at (904) 530-6300. All in writing to the Planning and hearings and to be heard. ID#42-2N-27-4320-0002-0010, thereof, and pursuant to Sec- phone conference, in lieu of the offices of the FRED Ad- comments will become part Economic Opportunity De- Copies of the Application and further described as: LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISING tion 120.54(5)(b)2., Florida an in-person meeting. Consis- ministrator, Florida Develop- of the record in this matter partment, emailed to plan- and supporting information See deed recorded at OR DEADLINE IS NOON THE FRIDAY Statutes. tent with the Executive Or- ment Finance Corporation, and subject to Floridas public [email protected] are available for inspection in Book 1845, page 932, of the BEFORE THE NEXT PUBLICATION While it may be necessary ders, and for safety reasons, 156 Tuskawilla Road, Suite records law. com, or received by tele- the office of the Planning public records of Nassau to hold the above refer- there will not be any Board 2340, Winter Springs, FL 32708, Individuals with disabilities phone at (904) 530-6300. All and Economic Opportunity County, Florida, incorporated NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING enced public hearing and members of staff physically during normal business hours. needing a reasonable ac- comments will become a Department, 96161 Nassau herein by this reference; and The South Amelia Island meeting utilizing communica- present in the previously no- The meetings are open to the commodation to participate part of the record in this mat- Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Com- you are required to serve a Shore Stabilization Associa- tions media technology due ticed meeting location. public and conducted in ac- in this proceeding should ter. ments may also be directed copy of your written defens- tion, Inc. will hold a Board of to the current COVID-19 pub- INTERESTED PERSONS MAY cordance with the provisions contact the office of the Individuals with disabilities in writing to the Planning and es, if any, to it on CLYDE W. Trustees Meeting on August lic health emergency, the Dis- ATTEND BY TELEPHONE CON- of Florida law. Meetings may County Manager at least two needing a reasonable ac- Economic Opportunity De- DAVIS, Attorney for Plaintiff, 12, 2020, at 2:00p.m., via trict fully encourages public FERENCE USING THE INSTRUC- be continued as found nec- days prior to the proceeding commodation to participate partment, emailed to plan- whose address is 960185 ZOOM. To attend this meet- participation in a safe and ef- TIONS BELOW. essary to a time and place at (904) 530-6010 or, if the in this proceeding should [email protected] Gateway Boulevard, Suite ing, please call (904) 277-5123 ficient manner. To that end, TELEPHONE CONFERENCE specified on record. hearing impaired, Florida Re- contact the office of the com, or received by tele- 104, Amelia Island, FL 32034, for the link to the meeting. anyone wishing to listen to INSTRUCTIONS: If any person decides to lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 County Manager at least two phone at (904) 530-6300. All within thirty (30) days of the FNL 2T 07-29 & 08-05-2020 and/or participate in the Dial the phone number +1 appeal any decision made (v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). days prior to the proceeding comments will become a first publication of this notice #589538 meeting can do so remotely 646 741 5293, then use Meet- with respect to any matter THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE at (904) 530-6010 or, if the part of the record in this mat- and file an original with the via Zoom at https://zoom.us/ ing ID: 111 1995 9026 to ac- considered at this meeting, PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A hearing impaired, Florida Re- ter. Clerk of this court either be- NOTICE UNDER j/2043596216, Meeting ID 204 cess the phone conference. such person will need a PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 Individuals with disabilities fore service on Plaintiffs Attor- FICTITIOUS NAME LAW 359 6216 or telephonically at Persons desiring to provide record of the proceedings ANY DECISION MADE BY THE (v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). needing a reasonable ac- ney or immediately there- PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, 1-929-205-6099, Meeting ID, public comment may do so and such person may need BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE commodation to participate after, otherwise a default will FLORIDA STATUTES 204 359 6216. Participants are by submitting written com- to ensure that a verbatim MISSION WITH RESPECT TO PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A in this proceeding should be entered against you for NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN strongly encouraged to sub- ments in advance to the record of the proceedings is ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT PERSON WISHES TO APPEAL contact the office of the the relief demanded in the that the undersigned, desiring mit questions and comments FRED Administrator, Florida made at his or her own ex- SUCH MEETING OR HEARING ANY DECISION MADE BY THE County Manager at least two complaint or petition. to engage in business under to the District Managers Of- Development Finance Cor- pense and which record in- HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- days prior to the proceeding Witness my hand and the the fictitious name of Amelia fice at [email protected] poration, 156 Tuskawilla Road, cludes the testimony and evi- OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MISSION WITH RESPECT TO at (904) 530-6010 or, if the seal of this Court on this 24th Seaside Villa located at 1244 com or by calling (561) 571- Suite 2340, Winter Springs, FL dence on which the appeal FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT hearing impaired, Florida Re- day of July, A.D. 2020. Harrison Point Trail, in the 0010 at least 48 hours in ad- 32708. In addition, public is based. NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- SUCH MEETING OR HEARING, lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 JOHN A. CRAWFORD County of Nassau, in the City vance of the meeting to fa- comment may be submitted In accordance with the BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- HE WILL NEED A RECORD OF (v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). As Clerk of the Court of Fernandina Beach, Florida cilitate the Boards considera- via email to the FRED Admin- provisions of the Americans CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE By Karen J Lockett 32034 intends to register the tion of such questions and istrator at [email protected] with Disabilities Act, any per- RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- THAT PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A As Deputy Clerk said name with the Division of comments during the meet- com. Emails will be accept- son requiring special accom- MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM PERSON WISHES TO APPEAL Date of First Publication Corporations of the Florida ing. ed, to the extent practicable, modations or an interpreter WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE RECORD OF THE PROCEED- ANY DECISION MADE BY THE August 05, 2020 Department of State, Talla- The public hearing and through the end of the Public to participate at this meeting BASED. INGS IS MADE, WHICH BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- FNL 2T 08-05-12-2020 hassee, Florida. meeting are open to the Comment portion of the should contact FRED at (407) The Planning and Zoning RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- MISSION WITH RESPECT TO #590910 Dated at Fernandina public and will be conducted meeting. Written comments 712-6352 at least two (2) days Board and the Board of MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT Beach, Florida 32034 this 28th in accordance with the provi- received will be read aloud prior to the meeting. Persons County Commissioners may WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE SUCH MEETING OR HEARING, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR day of July, 2020. sions of Florida law. The pub- to the Board and the public who are hearing or speech continue hearings on this BASED. HE WILL NEED A RECORD OF NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA Joseph Quattlebaum lic hearing and meeting may and will be incorporated into impaired can contact the matter. The Planning and Zoning THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR PROBATE DIVISION Hurricane Shoals Realty be continued to a date, time, the meeting minutes. Florida Dual Party Relay Sys- Nick Gillette, Chair Board may continue hearings THAT PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO FILE NUMBER: 20-CP-0283 Partners, LLC and place to be specified on The purpose of the Public tem at 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) Nassau County Planning and on this matter. ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM FNL 1T 08-05-2020 DIVISION: A the record at the meeting. Hearing is for the Board to and 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). Zoning Board Nick Gillette, Chair RECORD OF THE PROCEED- IN RE: ESTATE OF #590867 There may be occasions consider the following Resolu- Florida Resiliency and Daniel B. Leeper, Chair Nassau County Planning INGS IS MADE, WHICH JOHN BARRY GRISWELL, SR., when Board Supervisors or tions: Energy District Nassau County Board and Zoning Board RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY Deceased. District Staff may participate 1. Resolution No. F20-18 Final FNL 1T 08-05-2020 of County Commissioners FNL 2T 08-05-12-2020 MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE TO CREDITORS by speaker telephone. Assessment, Relating to Spe- #591595 FNL 2T 08-05-12-2020 #590679 WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE NOTICE OF PUBLIC The administration of the Any person requiring special Assessment PACE Rev- #590674 BASED. estate of JOHN BARRY HEARING TO CONSIDER THE cial accommodations at this enue Bonds (Florida HERO NOTICE OF INTENTION TO NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF The Planning and Zoning GRISWELL, SR., deceased, ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL meeting because of a disabil- Program) (Residential Proper- CONSIDER COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Board and the Board of whose date of death was YEAR 2020/2021 BUDGETS; ity or physical impairment ty Phase Two) Series No. PLAN AMENDMENT FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Nassau County proposes to County Commissioners may June 5, 2020, is pending in the NOTICE OF POSSIBLE REMOTE should contact the District 200730-FL-RA (Vote Required) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Nassau County proposes approve a FINAL DEVELOP- continue hearings on this Circuit Court, for Nassau PROCEDURES DURING PUBLIC Managers Office at least RESOLUTION NO. F20-18 that the Nassau County Plan- to approve a modification to MENT PLAN for a Planned Unit matter. County, Florida, Probate Divi- HEALTH EMERGENCY DUE TO forty-eight (48) hours prior to A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORI- ning and Zoning Board will the FINAL DEVELOPMENT Development (PUD) Nick Gillette, Chair sion, the address of which is: COVID-19; AND NOTICE OF the meeting. If you are hear- DA RESILIENCY AND ENERGY conduct a public hearing on PLAN for a Planned Unit De- FD20-006 Nassau County Planning 76347 Veterans Way, Suite REGULAR BOARD OF ing or speech impaired, DISTRICT RELATING TO THE FI- August 25, 2020 at 6:00pm or velopment (PUD) Nassau Center Parcel A and Zoning Board 456, Yulee, Florida 32097. The SUPERVISORS MEETING. please contact the Florida NANCING OF QUALIFYING IM- soon thereafter, as the matter FD20-004 (Chester Road Office Park) Daniel B. Leeper, Chair names and addresses of the The Board of Supervisors Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, PROVEMENTS UNDER THE to be heard, regarding the Amelia Walk (Hampton In accordance with Article Nassau County Board personal representative and (Board) of the Three Rivers or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1- FLORIDA PROPERTY ASSESSED proposed amendment to the Lakes) Phase 5 25 of The Land Development of County Commissioners the personal representative's Community Development 800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) ACT; 2030 Nassau County Compre- In accordance with Article Code, Planned Unit Develop- FNL 2T 08-05-12-2020 attorney are set forth below. District (District) will hold a in contacting the District ESTABLISHING THE TERMS AND hensive Plan. The public 25 of The Land Development ment: PUD, Section 25.05 #590654 If you have been served public hearing on August 18, Managers Office. CONDITIONS AND IMPOSING hearing will be held at the Code, Planned Unit Develop- Location: East side of Chester with a copy of this notice and 2020 at 1:00 p.m., at the Each person who decides SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS RELAT- James S. Page Governmental ment: PUD, Section 25.05 Road, north of David Hallman IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE you have any claim or de- Amelia Walk Amenity Center, to appeal any decision made ED TO SUCH QUALIFYING IM- Complex, 96135 Nassau Location: Pkwy. FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, mand against the decedents 85287 Majestic Walk Circle, by the Board with respect to PROVEMENTS; APPROVING Place, Yulee, Florida 32097. End of Majestic Walk Blvd. Parcel ID #25-2N-28-0000-0002 IN AND FOR estate, even if that claim is Fernandina Beach, Florida any matter considered at the THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; DI- Also, the Nassau County Parcel ID -0710 NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA unmatured, contingent or 32034 for the purpose of public hearing or meeting is RECTING THAT THE ASSESS- Board of County Commission- #13-2N-27-0000-0001 -0000 Applicant: Gillette & DIVISION: A unliquidated, you must file hearing comments and ob- advised that person will need MENT ROLL BE CERTIFIED TO ers will conduct a public Applicant: Associates, Inc. CASE NO. 2020-CA-0183 your claim with the court ON jections on the adoption of a record of proceedings and THE APPROPRIATE TAX COL- hearing on September 14, McCranie & Associates, 20 South 4th Street BETTY WILLIAMS DAVIS, unre- OR BEFORE THE LATER OF A the proposed budgets (Pro- that accordingly, the person LECTORS; PROVIDING FOR 2020 at 6:00pm or soon there- 301 Centre St., Ste. 200 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 married widow of Enno Davis, DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER posed Budget) of the District may need to ensure that a COLLECTION OF THE ASSESS- after, as the matter to be Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, Owner: Richard and Kimberly fka Erno Davis, Deceased, THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS for the fiscal year beginning verbatim record of the pro- MENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR heard, regarding the trans- Owner: Crawford Plaintiff, NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER October 1, 2020 and ending ceedings is made, including AN EFFECTIVE DATE. mittal of the proposed AW Ventures II, LLC, 1613 Lake Park Drive v. YOU RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS September 30, 2021 (Fiscal the testimony and evidence 2. Resolution No. F20-19 An- amendment. The public hear- 7807 Baymeadows Way E Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RUBIN NOTICE. Year 2020/2021). A regular upon which such appeal is to nual Assessment, Relating to ing will be held at the James Jacksonville, FL 32256 Action Requested: FD20- DAVIS, DECEASED, and All other creditors of the board meeting of the District be based. Special Assessment PACE S. Page Governmental Com- Action Requested: FD20- 006 is a proposed Final Devel- CATHERINE A. DAVIS, DE- decedent and other persons will also be held at that time Craig Wrathell Revenue Bonds, Residential plex, 96135 Nassau Place, 004 is a proposed modifica- opment Plan for a portion of CEASED, and all and singular who have claims or demands where the Board may consid- District Manager (Vote Required) Yulee, Florida 32097. tion to the existing Hampton Parcel A of the Nassau Cen- their respective, but unknown against decedent's estate, in- er any other business that FNL 2T 07-29 & 08-05-2020 3. Resolution No. F20-20 An- ORDINANCE NO. 2020 - Lakes (aka Amelia Walk) ter PUD, allowing for 9,000 spouse(s), successors, heirs, cluding unmatured, contin- may properly come before it. #589982 nual Assessment, Relating to AN ORDINANCE OF THE Phase 5 Final Development square feet of office, retail beneficiaries, personal repre- gent or unliquidated claims, A copy of the agenda and Special Assessment PACE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- Plan at the location de- and storage uses and 12,000 sentatives, executors, admin- must file their claims with the Proposed Budget may be ob- Notice of Public Hearing Revenue Notes, Commercial SIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY, scribed above. The modifica- square feet of warehouse istrators, creditors, and as- court ON OR BEFORE THE tained at the offices of the and Regular Board Meeting (Vote Required) FLORIDA AMENDING THE 2030 tion will include geometric uses at the location de- signs, and all those who may DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER District Manager, Wrathell, of The Board of Directors for The title of Resolution No. NASSAU COUNTY COMPRE- changes adjusting lots 6,7, 22, scribed above. claim by, through, or under THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS Hunt and Associates, LLC, the Florida Resiliency and F20-19, and F20-20 is as fol- HENSIVE PLAN; AMENDING 23, 36-69 and removing un- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN him or them, or any of them, NOTICE. 2300 Glades Road, Suite Energy District (FRED) lows: THE TRANSPORTATION AND maintained open space. that the Nassau County Plan- Defendants. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS 410W, Boca Raton, Florida NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN A RESOLUTION OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELE- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ning and Zoning Board will NOTICE OF ACTION AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO 33431, Ph: (561) 571-0010 (Dis- that due to the COVID 19 FLORIDA RESILIENCY AND EN- MENTS; AMENDING THE FU- that the Nassau County Plan- hold a public hearing on TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF FILED WILL BE FOREVER trict Managers Office) , during emergency and in accor- ERGY DISTRICT RELATING TO TURE TRANSPORTATION MAP ning and Zoning Board will Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at RUBIN DAVIS, DECEASED, and BARRED. normal business hours or on dance with the State of Flori- THE FINANCING OF QUALIFY- SERIES; PROVIDING FOR hold a public hearing on 6:00 PM or soon thereafter as CATHERINE A. DAVIS, DE- NOTWITHSTANDING THE the District s website at da Office of the Governor Ex- ING IMPROVEMENTS UNDER TRANSMITTAL; PROVIDING FOR Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the matter to be heard. The CEASED, and all and singular TIME PERIOD SET FORTH https://threeriverscdd.com/. ecutive Order Number 20-52 THE FLORIDA PROPERTY AS- SEVERABILITY; AND PROVID- 6:00 PM or soon thereafter as public hearing will be held at their respective, but unknown ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED It is anticipated that the (Emergency Management SESSED CLEAN ENERGY ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. the matter to be heard. The the James S. Page Govern- spouse(s), successors, heirs, TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- public hearing and meeting COVID-19 Public Health Emer- (PACE) ACT; APPROVING THE All interested parties are public hearing will be held at mental Complex, 96135 Nas- beneficiaries, personal repre- TER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF will take place at the location gency), as extended by the ANNUAL ASSESSMENT ROLL invited to attend the public the James S. Page Govern- sau Place, Yulee, Florida sentatives, executors, admin- DEATH IS BARRED. provided above. In the event Executive Order Number 20- FOR COLLECTION OF THE AS- hearings and to be heard. mental Complex, 96135 Nas- 32097. istrators, creditors, and as- The date of first publica- that the COVID-19 public 114, and Executive Order SESSMENTS; DIRECTING THAT Copies of the proposed Ordi- sau Place, Yulee, Florida Also, the Nassau County signs, and all those who may tion of this Notice is August 05, health emergency prevents Number 20-69 (Emergency THE ASSESSMENT ROLL BE CER- nance and supporting infor- 32097. Board of Commissioners will claim by, through, or under 2020. the hearing and meeting Management Covid-19-Lo- TIFIED TO THE APPROPRIATE mation are available for in- All interested parties are hold a public hearing on him or them, or any of them, Attorney for Personal from occurring in-person, the cal Government Public Meet- TAX COLLECTORS; PROVIDING spection in the Department invited to attend the public Monday, September 14, 2020 Last Known Address: Representative: District may conduct the pub- ings), as extended by Execu- FOR LIEN STATUS; AND PRO- of Planning and Economic hearings and to be heard. at 6:00 PM or soon thereafter UNKNOWN CLAY B. TOUSEY, JR., ESQUIRE lic hearing by telephone or tive Order Number 20-112, VIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE Opportunity, 96161 Nassau Copies of the Application as the matter to be heard. You are notified that an Florida Bar No. 221813 video conferencing commu- 20-123, 20-139, 20-150, and DATE. Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Com- and supporting information The public hearings will be action for declaratory judg- Fisher, Tousey, Leas & Ball nications media technology 20-179 the Board of Directors The Board may also con- ments may also be directed are available for inspection in held at the James S. Page ment, to quiet title, and to im- 818 North A1A, Suite 104 pursuant to governmental or- (the Board) of the Florida Re- sider any other business which in writing to the Department the office of the Planning Governmental Complex, pose and foreclose a con- Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 ders, including but not limited siliency and Energy District may properly come before it. of Planning and Economic and Economic Opportunity 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, structive trust has been filed (904) 356-2600 to Executive Orders 20-52, 20- FRED will hold a Public Hear- A copy of the resolutions Opportunity, e-mailed to Department, 96161 Nassau Florida 32097. by the owner of the property [email protected] 69 and 20-150, issued by Gov- ing and Regular Board Meet- and/or the Agenda may be planninginfo@nassaucoun- Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Com- All interested parties are located at 86096 Rubin Davis Personal Representative: ernor DeSantis, and any ex- ing on August 13, 2020 at obtained online at www.fd- tyfl.com, or received by tele- ments may also be directed invited to attend the public Lane, Yulee, FL 32097; Parcel MICHELELEGAL L. GRI NOTICESSWELL tensions or supplements 11:00 a.m. (EST), via tele- fcbonds.com/notices or at phone at (904) 530-6300. All in writing to the Planning and hearings and to be heard. ID#42-2N-27-4320-0002-0010, 1703 DuCONTINUEDnes Club PlacON THEe thereof, and pursuant to Sec- phone conference, in lieu of the offices of the FRED Ad- comments will become part Economic Opportunity De- Copies of the Application and further described as: Amelia Island,NEXT FPAGE.L 32034 tion 120.54(5)(b)2., Florida an in-person meeting. Consis- ministrator, Florida Develop- of the record in this matter partment, emailed to plan- and supporting information See deed recorded at OR FNL 2T 08-05-12-2020 Statutes. tent with the Executive Or- ment Finance Corporation, and subject to Floridas public [email protected] are available for inspection in Book 1845, page 932, of the #591514 While it may be necessary ders, and for safety reasons, 156 Tuskawilla Road, Suite records law. com, or received by tele- the office of the Planning public records of Nassau to hold the above refer- there will not be any Board 2340, Winter Springs, FL 32708, Individuals with disabilities phone at (904) 530-6300. All and Economic Opportunity County, Florida, incorporated enced public hearing and members of staff physically during normal business hours. needing a reasonable ac- comments will become a Department, 96161 Nassau herein by this reference; and meeting utilizing communica- present in the previously no- The meetings are open to the commodation to participate part of the record in this mat- Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Com- you are required to serve a NL Wednesdaytions me 08.05.20.indddia technolo gy 15 due ticed meeting location. public and conducted in ac- in this proceeding should ter. ments may also be directed copy of your written defens- 8/4/20 2:46 PM to the current COVID-19 pub- INTERESTED PERSONS MAY cordance with the provisions contact the office of the Individuals with disabilities in writing to the Planning and es, if any, to it on CLYDE W. lic health emergency, the Dis- ATTEND BY TELEPHONE CON- of Florida law. Meetings may County Manager at least two needing a reasonable ac- Economic Opportunity De- DAVIS, Attorney for Plaintiff, trict fully encourages public FERENCE USING THE INSTRUC- be continued as found nec- days prior to the proceeding commodation to participate partment, emailed to plan- whose address is 960185 participation in a safe and ef- TIONS BELOW. essary to a time and place at (904) 530-6010 or, if the in this proceeding should [email protected] Gateway Boulevard, Suite ficient manner. To that end, TELEPHONE CONFERENCE specified on record. hearing impaired, Florida Re- contact the office of the com, or received by tele- 104, Amelia Island, FL 32034, anyone wishing to listen to INSTRUCTIONS: If any person decides to lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 County Manager at least two phone at (904) 530-6300. All within thirty (30) days of the and/or participate in the Dial the phone number +1 appeal any decision made (v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). days prior to the proceeding comments will become a first publication of this notice meeting can do so remotely 646 741 5293, then use Meet- with respect to any matter THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE at (904) 530-6010 or, if the part of the record in this mat- and file an original with the via Zoom at https://zoom.us/ ing ID: 111 1995 9026 to ac- considered at this meeting, PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A hearing impaired, Florida Re- ter. Clerk of this court either be- j/2043596216, Meeting ID 204 cess the phone conference. such person will need a PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 Individuals with disabilities fore service on Plaintiffs Attor- 359 6216 or telephonically at Persons desiring to provide record of the proceedings ANY DECISION MADE BY THE (v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). needing a reasonable ac- ney or immediately there- 1-929-205-6099, Meeting ID, public comment may do so and such person may need BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE commodation to participate after, otherwise a default will 204 359 6216. Participants are by submitting written com- to ensure that a verbatim MISSION WITH RESPECT TO PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A in this proceeding should be entered against you for strongly encouraged to sub- ments in advance to the record of the proceedings is ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT PERSON WISHES TO APPEAL contact the office of the the relief demanded in the mit questions and comments FRED Administrator, Florida made at his or her own ex- SUCH MEETING OR HEARING ANY DECISION MADE BY THE County Manager at least two complaint or petition. to the District Managers Of- Development Finance Cor- pense and which record in- HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- days prior to the proceeding Witness my hand and the fice at [email protected] poration, 156 Tuskawilla Road, cludes the testimony and evi- OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MISSION WITH RESPECT TO at (904) 530-6010 or, if the seal of this Court on this 24th com or by calling (561) 571- Suite 2340, Winter Springs, FL dence on which the appeal FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT hearing impaired, Florida Re- day of July, A.D. 2020. 0010 at least 48 hours in ad- 32708. In addition, public is based. NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- SUCH MEETING OR HEARING, lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 JOHN A. CRAWFORD vance of the meeting to fa- comment may be submitted In accordance with the BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- HE WILL NEED A RECORD OF (v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). As Clerk of the Court cilitate the Boards considera- via email to the FRED Admin- provisions of the Americans CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE By Karen J Lockett tion of such questions and istrator at [email protected] with Disabilities Act, any per- RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- THAT PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A As Deputy Clerk comments during the meet- com. Emails will be accept- son requiring special accom- MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM PERSON WISHES TO APPEAL Date of First Publication ing. ed, to the extent practicable, modations or an interpreter WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE RECORD OF THE PROCEED- ANY DECISION MADE BY THE August 05, 2020 The public hearing and through the end of the Public to participate at this meeting BASED. INGS IS MADE, WHICH BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- FNL 2T 08-05-12-2020 meeting are open to the Comment portion of the should contact FRED at (407) The Planning and Zoning RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- MISSION WITH RESPECT TO #590910 public and will be conducted meeting. Written comments 712-6352 at least two (2) days Board and the Board of MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT in accordance with the provi- received will be read aloud prior to the meeting. Persons County Commissioners may WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE SUCH MEETING OR HEARING, sions of Florida law. The pub- to the Board and the public who are hearing or speech continue hearings on this BASED. HE WILL NEED A RECORD OF lic hearing and meeting may and will be incorporated into impaired can contact the matter. The Planning and Zoning THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR be continued to a date, time, the meeting minutes. Florida Dual Party Relay Sys- Nick Gillette, Chair Board may continue hearings THAT PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO and place to be specified on The purpose of the Public tem at 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) Nassau County Planning and on this matter. ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM the record at the meeting. Hearing is for the Board to and 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). Zoning Board Nick Gillette, Chair RECORD OF THE PROCEED- There may be occasions consider the following Resolu- Florida Resiliency and Daniel B. Leeper, Chair Nassau County Planning INGS IS MADE, WHICH when Board Supervisors or tions: Energy District Nassau County Board and Zoning Board RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- District Staff may participate 1. Resolution No. F20-18 Final FNL 1T 08-05-2020 of County Commissioners FNL 2T 08-05-12-2020 MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON by speaker telephone. Assessment, Relating to Spe- #591595 FNL 2T 08-05-12-2020 #590679 WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE Any person requiring special Assessment PACE Rev- #590674 BASED. cial accommodations at this enue Bonds (Florida HERO The Planning and Zoning meeting because of a disabil- Program) (Residential Proper- Board and the Board of ity or physical impairment ty Phase Two) Series No. County Commissioners may should contact the District 200730-FL-RA (Vote Required) continue hearings on this Managers Office at least RESOLUTION NO. F20-18 matter. forty-eight (48) hours prior to A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORI- Nick Gillette, Chair the meeting. If you are hear- DA RESILIENCY AND ENERGY Nassau County Planning ing or speech impaired, DISTRICT RELATING TO THE FI- and Zoning Board please contact the Florida NANCING OF QUALIFYING IM- Daniel B. Leeper, Chair Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, PROVEMENTS UNDER THE Nassau County Board or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1- FLORIDA PROPERTY ASSESSED of County Commissioners 800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) ACT; FNL 2T 08-05-12-2020 in contacting the District ESTABLISHING THE TERMS AND #590654 Managers Office. CONDITIONS AND IMPOSING Each person who decides SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS RELAT- to appeal any decision made ED TO SUCH QUALIFYING IM- by the Board with respect to PROVEMENTS; APPROVING any matter considered at the THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; DI- public hearing or meeting is RECTING THAT THE ASSESS- advised that person will need MENT ROLL BE CERTIFIED TO a record of proceedings and THE APPROPRIATE TAX COL- that accordingly, the person LECTORS; PROVIDING FOR may need to ensure that a COLLECTION OF THE ASSESS- verbatim record of the pro- MENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR ceedings is made, including AN EFFECTIVE DATE. the testimony and evidence 2. Resolution No. F20-19 An- upon which such appeal is to nual Assessment, Relating to be based. Special Assessment PACE Craig Wrathell Revenue Bonds, Residential District Manager (Vote Required) FNL 2T 07-29 & 08-05-2020 3. Resolution No. F20-20 An- #589982 nual Assessment, Relating to Special Assessment PACE Revenue Notes, Commercial (Vote Required) The title of Resolution No. F20-19, and F20-20 is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA RESILIENCY AND EN- ERGY DISTRICT RELATING TO THE FINANCING OF QUALIFY- ING IMPROVEMENTS UNDER THE FLORIDA PROPERTY AS- SESSED CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) ACT; APPROVING THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR COLLECTION OF THE AS- SESSMENTS; DIRECTING THAT THE ASSESSMENT ROLL BE CER- TIFIED TO THE APPROPRIATE TAX COLLECTORS; PROVIDING FOR LIEN STATUS; AND PRO- VIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Board may also consider any other business which may properly come before it. A copy of the resolutions and/or the Agenda may be obtained online at www.fd- fcbonds.com/notices or at the offices of the FRED Ad- ministrator, Florida Develop- ment Finance Corporation, 156 Tuskawilla Road, Suite 2340, Winter Springs, FL 32708, during normal business hours. The meetings are open to the public and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. Meetings may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on record. If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at his or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based. In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at this meeting should contact FRED at (407) 712-6352 at least two (2) days prior to the meeting. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired can contact the Florida Dual Party Relay Sys- tem at 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) and 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). Florida Resiliency and Energy District FNL 1T 08-05-2020 #591595 PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE AIR PERMIT Florida Department of En- vironmental Protection Divi- sion of Air Resource Manage- ment, Office of Permitting and Compliance Draft Air Permit No. 0890004-063-AC Rayonier Performance Fibers, LLC, Rayonier Fernandina Sulfite Plant Nassau County, Florida Applicant: The applicant for this project is Rayonier Per- formance Fibers, LLC. The applicants authorized representative and mailing address is: Mark Homans, General Manager, Rayonier Perfor- mance Fibers, LLC, Rayonier Fernandina Sulfite Plant, P.O. Box 2002, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32035. Facility Location: Rayonier Performance Fibers, LLC oper- ates the existing Rayonier Fer- nandina Sulfite Plant, which is in Nassau County at 10 Gum Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida. Project: Rayonier Fernan- dina Sulfite Plant is an acid sulfite-based pulp mill using ammonia as the base chemical for the manufacture of dissolving pulp. This plant pro- duces approximately 10 different grades of pulp. The pulp produced at this plant is used in products such as plas- tics, photographic film, LCD screens, paints, cigarette filters, pharmaceuticals, food production, cosmetics and textiles. The mill is permitted to produce a maximum of 175,000 air-dried metric tons (ADMT) of pulp per year, on a 12-month rolling total basis. On June 10, 2020, Ray- onier Performance Fibers, LLC has submitted an application to request authorization for proposed modifications to the Evaporator Vents Methanol Condenser System to reduce sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions, lime usage, and wasted heat. This air construction permit authorizes the modifications to the inlet and outlet flow streams on the Main Condenser to utilize warmer Sulfite Recovery Boil- er quench effluent water in place of the reclaimed wastewater stream and allow for collection of the Main Methanol Condenser effluent with the Pre-condenser effluent in the Pre-Condenser Condensate Tank. This project does not authorize an increase in the maximum or actual pulp or paper production and will not result in any changes in actual emissions; therefore, the project is not subject to a Prevention of Sig- nificant Deterioration pre- construction review pursuant to Rule 62-212.400, of the Florida Administrative Code. Permitting Authority: Ap- plications for air construction permits are subject to review in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 403, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapters 62-4, 62-210 and 62-212 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The proposed project is not exempt from air permitting requirements and an air permit is required to perform the proposed work. The Permitting Authority responsible for making a permit determination for this project is the Office of Permitting and Compliance in the Depart- ment of Environmental Pro- tections Division of Air Re- source Management. The Permitting Authority's physical address is: 2600 Blair Stone PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT Road, Tallahassee, Florida. TO ISSUE AIR PERMIT The Permitting Authority's Florida Department of En- mailing address is: 2600 Blair vironmental Protection Divi- Stone Road, MS #5505, Talla- sion of Air Resource Manage- hassee, Florida 32399-2400. ment, Office of Permitting The Permitting Authority's and Compliance phone number is 850-717- Draft Air Permit No. 9000. 0890004-063-AC Project File: A complete Rayonier Performance Fibers, project file is available for LLC, public inspection during the Rayonier Fernandina Sulfite normal business hours of 8:00 Plant a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday Nassau County, Florida through Friday (except legal Applicant: The applicant holidays), at the address indi- for this project is Rayonier Per- cated above for the Permit- formance Fibers, LLC. The ting Authority. The complete applicants authorized repre- project file includes the Draft sentative and mailing address Permit, the Technical Evalua- is: Mark Homans, General tion and Preliminary Determi- Manager, Rayonier Perfor- nation, the application and mance Fibers, LLC, Rayonier information submitted by the Fernandina Sulfite Plant, P.O. applicant (exclusive of confi- Box 2002, Fernandina Beach, dential records under Section Florida 32035. 403.111, F.S.). Interested per- Facility Location: Rayonier sons may contact the Permit- Performance Fibers, LLC oper- ting Authority's project engi- ates the existing Rayonier Fer- neer for additional informa- nandina Sulfite Plant, which is tion at the address and in Nassau County at 10 Gum phone number listed above. Street, Fernandina Beach, In addition, electronic copies Florida. of these documents are avail- Project: Rayonier Fernan- able on the following web dina Sulfite Plant is an acid site by entering the draft per- sulfite-based pulp mill using mit number: https://fldep.de- ammonia as the base chemi- p.state.fl.us/air/emission/apds cal for the manufacture of /default.asp. dissolving pulp. This plant pro- Notice of Intent to Issue Air duces approximately 10 dif- Permit: The Permitting Au- ferent grades of pulp. The thority gives notice of its in- pulp produced at this plant is tent to issue an air construc- used in products such as plas- tion permit to the applicant Wednesday, August 5, 2020 AROUND TOWN News-Leadertics, photographic film, LCD for the project described 7B screens, paints, cigarette fil- above. The applicant has ters, pharmaceuticals, food provided reasonable assur- production, cosmetics and ance that operation of pro- textiles. The mill is permitted posed equipment will not ad- to produce a maximum of versely impact air quality and 175,000 air-dried metric tons that the project will comply (ADMT) of pulp per year, on a with all applicable provisions 12-month rolling total basis. of Chapters 62-4, 62-204, 62- On June 10, 2020, Ray- 210, 62-212, 62-296 and 62- onier Performance Fibers, LLC 297, F.A.C. The Permitting Au- has submitted an application thority will issue a Final Permit to request authorization for in accordance with the con- proposed modifications to ditions of the proposed Draft the Evaporator Vents Permit unless a timely petition Methanol Condenser System for an administrative hearing to reduce sulfur dioxide (SO2) is filed under Sections 120.569 emissions, lime usage, and and 120.57, F.S. or unless pub- wasted heat. This air con- lic comment received in ac- struction permit authorizes the cordance with this notice re- modifications to the inlet and sults in a different decision or outlet flow streams on the a significant change of terms Main Condenser to utilize or conditions. warmer Sulfite Recovery Boil- Comments: The Permitting er quench effluent water in Authority will accept written place of the reclaimed comments concerning the wastewater stream and allow proposed Draft Permit for a for collection of the Main period of 14 days from the Methanol Condenser effluent date of publication of the with the Pre-condenser efflu- Public Notice. Written com- ent in the Pre-Condenser ments must be received by Condensate Tank. This project the Permitting Authority by does not authorize an in- close of business (5:00 p.m.) crease in the maximum or ac- on or before the end of this tual pulp or paper production 14-day period. If written and will not result in any comments received result in changes in actual emissions; a significant change to the therefore, the project is not Draft Permit, the Permitting SUBMITTED subject to a Prevention of Sig- Authority shall revise the Draft nificant Deterioration pre- Permit and require, if applica- AMP holding ‘10 Ways’ auditions on Saturday construction review pursuant ble, another Public Notice. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR to Rule 62-212.400, of the All comments filed will be AuditionsNASSAU COUN willTY, FLORID be heldA for the new comedy 10 Ways to Survive Life in Quarantine at Florida Administrative Code. made available for public in- 7 p.m.PRO SundayBATE DIVISION on the outdoor stage at Amelia Musical Playhouse. The production is a Permitting Authority: Ap- spection. FILE NUMBER: 20-CP-0283 plications for air construction Petitions: A person whose seriesDI ofVISION: comedic A monologues and will be rehearsed and performed individually with no permits are subject to review substantial interests are af- SUBMITTED physicalIN RE: EST interactionATE OF between actors and crew. Teens and adults are welcome to audition in accordance with the provi- fected by the proposed per- JOHN BARRY GRISWELL, SR., Community helps supplysions of C haDaypter Drop-In403, Florida Centermitting decision may petition andDe shouldceased. prepare a minute of a monologue that tells a story. It can be read or memo- Statutes (F.S.) and Chapters for an administrative hearing rized.NOTICE Show TO CR EDdatesITORS will be Oct. 2-3. Amelia Musical Playhouse is located at 1955 Island The staff at Day Drop-in62- 4,Center 62-210 a ndand 62- 212food of tpantryhe in a ccooperatedrdance w atith FernandinaSections Beach Church Florida Administrative Code 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Peti- WalkwayThe admini instra Fernandination of the Beach. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT of Christ in Fernandina Beach recently received a large community donation of food, estate of JOHN BARRY (F.A.C.). The proposed tions filed by any persons oth- IN AND FOR towels, and T-shirts to prbeojec distributedt is not exemp tto from homeless air er tha nindividuals those entitled into wrtheit- area. The Coalition GRISWELL, SR., deceased, NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA whose date of death was permitting requirements and ten notice under Section PROBATE DIVISION for the Homeless also provides a bagged breakfast and lunch at the Center from 9 to 11 June 5, 2020, is pending in the an air permit is required to 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed DIVISION: B Circuit Court, for Nassau a.m. Monday through Fridayperform theverye prop weekosed w orask. wellwith inas 1 4the days first, of publ second,ication and third Saturday County, Florida, Probate Divi- FILE NUMBER: 2020-CP-000254 of each month. No identificationThe Permitting is A neededuthority r e-andof bags the Pwillublic beNot icprovided.e or re- You do not need to sion, the address of which is: IN RE: ESTATE OF sponsible for making a permit ceipt of a written notice, 76347 Veterans Way, Suite JOAN B. PALAZZOLO reside in the 32034 ZIPde codetermin attoio nreceive for this p rohelp.ject Thewhiche Centerver occu isrs firlocatedst. Under at 1005 S. 14th St. 456, Yulee, Florida 32097. The Deceased. For more information, iscall the O(904)ffice o f 277-2517.Permitting and Section 120.60(3), F.S., how- names and addresses of the NOTICE TO CREDITORS Compliance in the Depart- ever, any person who asked personal representative and The administration of the ment of Environmental Pro- the Permitting Authority for the personal representative's estate of JOAN B. PALAZZO- tections Division of Air Re- notice of agency action may attorney are set forth below. LO, deceased, whose date of source Management. The file a petition within 14 days If you have been served death was May 1, 2020, is Permitting Authority's physical of receipt of that notice, re- with a copy of this notice and pending in the Circuit Court address is: 2600 Blair Stone gardless of the date of publi- PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT you have any claim or de- for Nassau County, Florida, Road, Tallahassee, Florida. cation. A petitioner shall mail mand against the decedents Probate Division, the address TO ISSUE AIR PERMIT The Permitting Authority's a copy of the petition to the estate, even if that claim is of which is 76347 Veterans Florida Department of En- mailing address is: 2600 Blair applicant at the address indi- unmatured, contingent or Way, Suite 456, Yulee, Florida vironmental Protection Divi- Stone Road, MS #5505, Talla- cated above, at the time of unliquidated, you must file 32097. The names and ad- sion of Air Resource Manage- hassee, Florida 32399-2400. filing. A petition for adminis- your claim with the court ON dresses of the personal repre- ment, Office of Permitting The Permitting Authority's trative hearing must contain OR BEFORE THE LATER OF A sentative and the personal and Compliance phone number is 850-717- the information set forth be- DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER representative's attorney are Draft Air Permit No. 9000. low and must be filed (re- THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS set forth below. 0890004-063-AC Project File: A complete ceived) with the Agency NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER All creditors of the dece- Rayonier Performance Fibers, project file is available for Clerk in the Office of General YOU RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS dent and other persons hav- LLC, public inspection during the Counsel, 3900 Common- NOTICE. ing claims or demands Rayonier Fernandina Sulfite normal business hours of 8:00 wealth Boulevard, MS 35, Tal- All other creditors of the against decedent's estate on Plant a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday lahassee, Florida 32399-3000, decedent and other persons whom a copy of this notice is Nassau County, Florida through Friday (except legal [email protected] who have claims or demands required to be served must Applicant: The applicant holidays), at the address indi- before the deadline. The fail- against decedent's estate, in- file their claims with this court for this project is Rayonier Per- cated above for the Permit- ure of any person to file a pe- cluding unmatured, contin- ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF formance Fibers, LLC. The ting Authority. The complete tition within the appropriate gent or unliquidated claims, 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF SUBMITTED applicants authorized repre- project file includes the Draft time period shall constitute a THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS sentative and mailing address Permit, the Technical Evalua- waiver of that persons right to must file their claims with the FSCJ ARTIST SERIES Rotarycourt ON ClubOR BEF ORhelpsE THE feed Nassau County neighborsNOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE is: Mark Homans, General tion and Preliminary Determi- request an administrative de- DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY Manager, Rayonier Perfor- nation, the application and termination (hearing) under THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. ma‘Nominatence Fibers, LLC ,a R Star’ayonier information submitted by the Sections 120.569 and 120.57, The “Happy Dollars” programIN THE CIRC isUIT a COUR RotaryT OF TH ClubE ofAl Amelial other cr editIslandors of Sunrise the tradition that Fernandina Sulfite Plant, P.O. applicant (exclusive of confi- F.S., or to intervene in this pro- NOTICE. FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT “addsALL aCL lotAIMS of, funDEMA toND theS meetings. Rotarians offerdecede a dollarnt and otother celebrate persons whatever hap- BoThex 2002, FSCJ Fernandin Artista Be Seriesach, dentia Broadwayl records unde in Jacksonviller Section ceedin announcedg and participat itse as “Nominate a a Star” con- IN AND FOR AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO having claims or demands Florida 32035. 403.111, F.S.). Interested per- party to it. Any subsequent pened in their personal andNASSAU professional COUNTY, FLORIDA life or just to be happy. Last quarter’s donations test to recognize those who have gone above and beyond to keep residents safe, healthy FILED WILL BE FOREVER against decedent's estate Facility Location: Rayonier sons may contact the Permit- intervention (in a proceeding wereBARRED. dedicated to the BarnabasFile No. 2020-MealCP -297Pack Program,must file tandheir c laimat as wirecentth this meeting, newly Peandrforma productivence Fibers, LLC during oper- tithisng A utchallenginghority's project time.engi- Toinitia nominateted by anoth era star,party) willyou must complete a electedNOTWIT HSClubTAND PresidentING THE JohnIN RE: Kublbock ESTATE OF presented cour at WI$1,010THIN 3 M checkONTHS AF toTE Rfellow member and atbriefes the onlineexisting R ayformonier thatFer- includesneer for a ddiyourtional name informa and- be contact only at information,the approval of your nominee’s name, PHILLIP MICHAEL SCANLAN, THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- nandina Sulfite Plant, which is tion at the address and the presiding officer upon the BarnabasTIME PERIOD Center SET FO volunteerRTH Mike Granucci and Barnabas President and CEO Wanda and 50 words on why the nominee is a local star. The form is available at https://woobox. ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED Deceased. CATION OF THIS NOTICE. in Nassau County at 10 Gum phone number listed above. filing of a motion in compli- Lanier.TWO (2) YE TheARS OR Rotary MORE AF Club- 2 ofNO AmeliaTICE TO CR IslandEDITORS SunriseAL conductsL CLAIMS NhybridOT FILED meetings every Friday Stcom/hdk5au.reet, Fernandina Entries Beach, areIn a ddibeingtion, eacceptedlectronic copies throughance 5 w p.m.ith Rule Monday, 28-106.205, Aug. 31. The contest The administration of the WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET Florida. of these documents are avail- F.A.C. fromTER THE 7:30 DECE DEtoNT 8:30S DATE a.m. OF at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club and via Zoom.IN ForTHE CI moreRCUIT COUR inforT FOR- will have five winners, each of whom will receive four tickets to an upcoming show when DEATH IS BARRED. estate of PHILLIP MICHAEL FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES Project: Rayonier Fernan- able on the following web A petition that disputes the mation, visit the club’s SCwebsiteANLAN, datecea AmeliaIslandRotary.com.sed, whose SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOR- NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA diBroadwayna Sulfite Plant returns is an aci tod Jacksonville.site by entering the draft per- material facts on which the The date of first publica- PROBATE DIVISION tion of this Notice is August 05, date of death was June 15, EVER BARRED. sulfite-based pulp mill using mit number: https://fldep.de- Permitting Authority's action is REZONING NOTICE ednesdayDivision ugust e 2020.2 2020, is pending in the Circuit NOTWITHSTANDING THE W , a 5,am 2020/nmonia as thews-Leader base chemi- p.state.fl.us/air/emission/apds based must contain the fol- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV??EN File No. 452020CP000296 Attorney for Personal Court for Nassau County, TIME PERIODS SET FORTH cal for the manufacture of /default.asp. lowing information: (a) The that on Tuesday, August 25, Representative: Florida, Probate Division, the ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED IN RE: ESTATE OF dissolving pulp. This plant pro- Notice of Intent to Issue Air name and address of each 2020, at 6:00 PM. or soon CLAY B. TOUSEY, JR., ESQUIRE address of which is 76347 Vet- TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- ROBERT EARL SMITH, SR. duces approximately 10 dif- Permit: The Permitting Au- agency affected and each thereafter as the matter may Florida Bar No. 221813 erans Way, Yulee, Florida TER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF Deceased. ferent grades of pulp. The thority gives notice of its in- agency's file or identification be heard, the Planning and 32097. DEATH IS BARRED. NOTICELEGAL TO CREDITORS NOTICESpulp produced at this plant is tent to issue an air construc- number, if known; (b) The Zoning Board of Nassau Fisher, Tousey, Leas & Ball 818 North A1A, Suite 104 The names and addresses The date of first publica- The administration of the used in products such as plas- tion permit to the applicant name, address, any email ad- County will hold a public LEGALS CONTINUED of the personal representa- tion of this notice is August 05, estate of Robert Earl Smith, tics, photographic film, LCD for the project described dress, telephone number and hearing at the Commission PoFROMnte Ve THEdra PREVIOUS Beach, F LPAGE. 32082 (904) 356-2600 tive and the personal repre- 2020. Sr., deceased, whose date of screens, paints, cigarette fil- above. The applicant has any facsimile number of the Chambers, James S. Page [email protected] sentative's Attorney are set Attorney for Personal death was July 3, 2020, is ters, pharmaceuticals, food provided reasonable assur- petitioner; the name, address Governmental Complex, Personal Representative: forth below. Representative: pending in the Circuit Court production, cosmetics and ance that operation of pro- any email address, telephone 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, MICHELE L. GRISWELL All creditors of the dece- KATHLEEN HOLBROOK COLD for Nassau County, Florida, textiles. The mill is permitted posed equipment will not ad- number, and any facsimile Florida 32097 to consider ap- 1703 Dunes Club Place dent and other persons hav- Florida Bar No. 0305111 Probate Division, the address to produce a maximum of versely impact air quality and number of the petitioners rep- plication No. R20-008 for re- Amelia Island, FL 32034 ing claims or demands Lippes Mathias Wexler of which is 76347 Veterans 175,000 air-dried metric tons that the project will comply resentative, if any, which shall zoning. Also, be it known that FNL 2T 08-05-12-2020 against decedent's estate on Friedman LLP Way, Yulee, FL 32097. The (ADMT) of pulp per year, on a with all applicable provisions be the address for service on Monday, September 14, #591514 whom a copy of this notice is [email protected] names and addresses of the 12-month rolling total basis. of Chapters 62-4, 62-204, 62- purposes during the course of 2020, at 6:00 P.M. or soon required to be served must 10151 Deerwood Park Blvd. personal representative and On June 10, 2020, Ray- 210, 62-212, 62-296 and 62- the proceeding; and an ex- thereafter as the matter may IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, file their claims with this court Bldg. 300, Suite 300 the personal representative's onier Performance Fibers, LLC 297, F.A.C. The Permitting Au- planation of how the petition- be heard, the Board of Coun- FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 Jacksonville, Florida 32256 attorney are set forth below. has submitted an application thority will issue a Final Permit ers substantial interests will be ty Commissioners of Nassau IN AND FOR MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF Telephone: (904) 660-0020 All creditors of the decedent to request authorization for in accordance with the con- affected by the agency de- County will hold a public NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS Personal Representative: and other persons having proposed modifications to ditions of the proposed Draft termination; (c) A statement hearing on application No. CASE NUMBER: 20-CP-201 NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE CHARLES A. PALAZZOLO claims or demands against the Evaporator Vents Permit unless a timely petition of when and how each peti- R20-008, at the Commission DIVISION: DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY 3610 Holly Grove Avenue decedent's estate on whom Methanol Condenser System for an administrative hearing tioner received notice of the Chambers, James S. Page IN RE: The Estate Of: OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Jacksonville, Florida 32217 a copy of this notice is re- to reduce sulfur dioxide (SO2) is filed under Sections 120.569 agency action or proposed Complex location concern- MARIANNE DOPSON, All other creditors of the FNL 2T 08-05-12-2020 quired to be served must file emissions, lime usage, and and 120.57, F.S. or unless pub- decision; (d) A statement of ing the following described Deceased. decedent and persons hav- #589077 their claims with this court ON wasted heat. This air con- lic comment received in ac- all disputed issues of material property in Nassau County. NOTICE TO CREDITORS ing claims or demands OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 struction permit authorizes the cordance with this notice re- fact. If there are none, the Location for the above IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR The administration of the against decedent's estate MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF modifications to the inlet and sults in a different decision or petition must so state; (e) A described property is: On the NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA estate of MARIANNE DOP- must file their claims with this THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS outlet flow streams on the a significant change of terms concise statement of the ulti- east side of Russell Road, be- SON, deceased, File Number court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER PROBATE DIVISION NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE Main Condenser to utilize or conditions. mate facts alleged, including tween Russell Road and 20- CP - 201, is pending in the THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- Division PR DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY warmer Sulfite Recovery Boil- Comments: The Permitting the specific facts the petition- Friendly Road, Parcel ID #00- Circuit Court for Nassau CATION OF THIS NOTICE. File No. 452020CP000286 OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. er quench effluent water in Authority will accept written er contends warrant reversal 00-30-034A-0030-0050. County, Florida, Probate Divi- ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED IN RE: ESTATE OF All other creditors of the place of the reclaimed comments concerning the or modification of the agen- R20-008 proposes to re- sion, the address of which is WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. ANNIE LEE FISHER decedent and other persons wastewater stream and allow proposed Draft Permit for a cy's proposed action; (f) A zone approximately 1.51 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, The date of the first publi- Deceased. having claims or demands for collection of the Main period of 14 days from the statement of the specific rules acres from Residential Single Florida 32097. The names and cation of this Notice is August NOTICE TO CREDITORS against decedent's estate Methanol Condenser effluent date of publication of the or statutes the petitioner con- Family 2 (RS-2 to Industrial addresses of the personal 05, 2020. The administration of the must file their claims with this with the Pre-condenser efflu- Public Notice. Written com- tends require reversal or mod- Warehouse (IW). representative and the per- Attorney for Personal estate of Annie Lee Fisher, court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER ent in the Pre-Condenser ments must be received by ification of the agency's pro- This application is filed by: sonal representative's attor- Representative: deceased, whose date of THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- Condensate Tank. This project the Permitting Authority by posed action including an ex- Recovered Resources Group, ney are set forth below. /s/ Arthur I. Jacobs death was June 30, 2020, is CATION OF THIS NOTICE. does not authorize an in- close of business (5:00 p.m.) planation of how the alleged LLC, 2424 Russell Road, Fer- All creditors of the dece- ARTHUR I. JACOBS, ESQUIRE pending in the Circuit Court ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED crease in the maximum or ac- on or before the end of this facts relate to the specific nandina Beach, FL 32034, dent and other persons hav- Attorney for Personal for Nassau County, Florida, WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET tual pulp or paper production 14-day period. If written rules or statutes; and, (g) A owner. Joshua K. Martin, Eav- ing claims or demands Representative Probate Division, the address FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES and will not result in any comments received result in statement of the relief sought enson, Fraser & Lunsford, against decedent's estate, in- Florida Bar No. 108249 of which is 76347 Veterans SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOR- changes in actual emissions; a significant change to the by the petitioner, stating pre- PLLC, 309 ½ Centre Street, cluding unmatured, contin- JACOBS & ASSOCIATES, P.A. Way, Yulee, Florida 32097. EVER BARRED. therefore, the project is not Draft Permit, the Permitting cisely the action the petition- Suite 207, Fernandina Beach, gent or unliquidated claims, 961687 Gateway Blvd., The names and addresses of NOTWITHSTANDING THE subject to a Prevention of Sig- Authority shall revise the Draft er wishes the agency to take FL 32034, Agent. on whom a copy of this no- Ste. 201-I the personal representative TIME PERIODS SET FORTH nificant Deterioration pre- Permit and require, if applica- with respect to the agency's This hearing will be con- tice is served must file their Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 and the personal representa- ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED construction review pursuant ble, another Public Notice. proposed action. A petition ducted as a quasi-judicial claims with this court WITHIN Telephone: (904) 261-3693 tive's attorney are set forth TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- to Rule 62-212.400, of the All comments filed will be that does not dispute the ma- hearing. THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF- [email protected] below. TER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF Florida Administrative Code. made available for public in- terial facts upon which the All interested parties are TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST et All creditors of the dece- DEATH IS BARRED. Permitting Authority: Ap- spection. Permitting Authority's action is invited to attend the public PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE Maureen I. Scanlan dent and other persons hav- The date of first publication of plications for air construction Petitions: A person whose based shall state that no such hearings and to be heard. OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE Maureen I. Scanlan ing claims or demands this notice is August 05, 2020. permits are subject to review substantial interests are af- facts are in dispute and oth- Copies of the proposed Ordi- OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF 18 Lilac Drive against decedent's estate on Attorney for Personal in accordance with the provi- fected by the proposed per- erwise shall contain the same nance and supporting infor- THIS NOTICE ON THEM. DeBary, Florida 32713 whom a copy of this notice is Representative: sions of Chapter 403, Florida mitting decision may petition information as set forth mation are available for in- All other creditors of the FNL 2T 08-05-12-2020 required to be served must Marcella A. Taylor Statutes (F.S.) and Chapters for an administrative hearing above, as required by Rule spection in the Department decedent and other persons #591507 file their claims with this court Attorney for Peggy Smith 62-4, 62-210 and 62-212 of the in accordance with Sections 28-106.301, F.A.C. of Planning and Economic having claims or demands ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF Florida Bar Number: 581208 Florida Administrative Code 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Peti- Because the administra- Opportunity, 96161 Nassau IN THE CIRCUIT COURT against decedents estate, in- 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF 731 Duval Station Road (F.A.C.). The proposed tions filed by any persons oth- tive hearing process is de- Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Com- IN AND FOR cluding unmatured, contin- THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS Suite 107-183 project is not exempt from air er than those entitled to writ- signed to formulate final ments may also be directed gent or unliquidated claims, NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE Jacksonville, FL 32218 permitting requirements and ten notice under Section agency action, the filing of a in writing to the Department must file their claims with this PROBATE DIVISION DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY Telephone: (904) 714-0307 an air permit is required to 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed petition means that the Per- of Planning and Economic court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER DIVISION: B OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Fax: (904) 714-0370 perform the proposed work. within 14 days of publication mitting Authority's final action Opportunity, e-mailed to THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- FILE NUMBER: 2020-CP-000254 All other creditors of the E-Mail: The Permitting Authority re- of the Public Notice or re- may be different from the po- planninginfo@nassaucoun- CATION OF THIS NOTICE. IN RE: ESTATE OF decedent and other persons [email protected] sponsible for making a permit ceipt of a written notice, sition taken by it in this Public tyfl.com, or received by tele- ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN JOAN B. PALAZZOLO having claims or demands Secondary E-Mail: determination for this project whichever occurs first. Under Notice of Intent to Issue Air phone at (904) 530-6300. All THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH Deceased. against decedent's estate Personal Representative: is the Office of Permitting and Section 120.60(3), F.S., how- Permit. Persons whose sub- comments will become part IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS must file their claims with this Peggy Smith Compliance in the Depart- ever, any person who asked stantial interests will be affect- of the record in this matter 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER The administration of the court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER 85039 Johnson Lane ment of Environmental Pro- the Permitting Authority for ed by any such final decision and subject to Florida's public BARRED. estate of JOAN B. PALAZZO- THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- Yulee, Florida 32097 tections Division of Air Re- notice of agency action may of the Permitting Authority on records law. NOTWITHSTANDING THE LO, deceased, whose date of CATION OF THIS NOTICE. FNL 2T 08-05-12-2020 source Management. The file a petition within 14 days the application have the Individuals with disabilities TIME PERIODS SET FORTH death was May 1, 2020, is ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN #591219 Permitting Authority's physical of receipt of that notice, re- right to petition to become a needing a reasonable ac- ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED pending in the Circuit Court THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH address is: 2600 Blair Stone gardless of the date of publi- party to the proceeding, in commodation to participate TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- for Nassau County, Florida, IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT Road, Tallahassee, Florida. cation. A petitioner shall mail accordance with the require- in this proceeding should TER DECEDENTS DATE OF Probate Division, the address 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER TO ISSUE AIR PERMIT The Permitting Authority's a copy of the petition to the ments set forth above. contact the office of the DEATH IS BARRED. of which is 76347 Veterans BARRED. Florida Department of En- mailing address is: 2600 Blair applicant at the address indi- Extension of Time: Under County Manager at least two The date of first publica- Way, Suite 456, Yulee, Florida NOTWITHSTANDING THE vironmental Protection Divi- Stone Road, MS #5505, Talla- cated above, at the time of Rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a days prior to the proceeding tion of this Notice is July 29, 32097. The names and ad- TIME PERIODS SET FORTH sion of Air Resource Manage- hassee, Florida 32399-2400. filing. A petition for adminis- person whose substantial in- at (904) 530-6010 or, if the 2020. dresses of the personal repre- ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED ment, Office of Permitting The Permitting Authority's trative hearing must contain terests are affected by the hearing impaired, Florida Re- CLYDE W. DAVIS sentative and the personal TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- and Compliance phone number is 850-717- the information set forth be- Departments action may also lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 Attorney for Personal representative's attorney are TER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF Draft Air Permit No. 9000. low and must be filed (re- request an extension of time (v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). Representative set forth below. DEATH IS BARRED. 0890004-063-AC Project File: A complete ceived) with the Agency to file a petition for an admin- THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE Florida Bar No. 277266 All creditors of the dece- The date of first publica- Rayonier Performance Fibers, project file is available for Clerk in the Office of General istrative hearing. The Depart- PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A Davis, Broussard & dent and other persons hav- tion of this notice is August 05, LLC, public inspection during the Counsel, 3900 Common- ment may, for good cause PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL Steger, PLLC. ing claims or demands 2020. Rayonier Fernandina Sulfite normal business hours of 8:00 wealth Boulevard, MS 35, Tal- shown, grant the request for ANY DECISION MADE BY THE 960185 Gateway Blvd., against decedent's estate on Attorney for Personal Plant a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday lahassee, Florida 32399-3000, an extension of time. Re- BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- Ste. 104 whom a copy of this notice is Representative: Nassau County, Florida through Friday (except legal [email protected] quests for extension of time MISSION WITH RESPECT TO Fernandina Beach, Florida required to be served must Marcella A. Taylor Applicant: The applicant holidays), at the address indi- before the deadline. The fail- must be filed with the Office ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT 32034 file their claims with this court Attorney for this project is Rayonier Per- cated above for the Permit- ure of any person to file a pe- of General Counsel of the SUCH MEETING OR HEARING Telephone: (904) 261-2848 ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF Florida Bar Number: 581208 formance Fibers, LLC. The ting Authority. The complete tition within the appropriate Department at 3900 Com- HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD ULA EASON BENNETT, JR. 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF 731 Duval Station Road applicants authorized repre- project file includes the Draft time period shall constitute a monwealth Boulevard, Mail OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND Personal Representative THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS Suite 107-183 sentative and mailing address Permit, the Technical Evalua- waiver of that persons right to Station 35, Tallahassee, Flori- FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY FNL 2T 07-29 & 08-05-2020 NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE Jacksonville, FL 32218 is: Mark Homans, General tion and Preliminary Determi- request an administrative de- da 32399-3000, or via elec- NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- #590297 DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY Telephone: (904) 714-0307 Manager, Rayonier Perfor- nation, the application and termination (hearing) under tronic correspondence at BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Fax: (904) 714-0370 mance Fibers, LLC, Rayonier information submitted by the Sections 120.569 and 120.57, [email protected] CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE All other creditors of the E-Mail: Fernandina Sulfite Plant, P.O. applicant (exclusive of confi- F.S., or to intervene in this pro- before the deadline for filing RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT decedent and other persons [email protected] Box 2002, Fernandina Beach, dential records under Section ceeding and participate as a a petition for an administra- MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON IN AND FOR having claims or demands Secondary E-Mail: Florida 32035. 403.111, F.S.). Interested per- party to it. Any subsequent tive hearing. A timely request WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA against decedent's estate Personal Representative: Facility Location: Rayonier sons may contact the Permit- intervention (in a proceeding for extension of time shall toll BASED. File No. 2020-CP-297 must file their claims with this Marcella Taylor Performance Fibers, LLC oper- ting Authority's project engi- initiated by another party) will the running of the time period The Planning and Zoning IN RE: ESTATE OF court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER 13453 N. Main Street, Ste 203 ates the existing Rayonier Fer- neer for additional informa- be only at the approval of for filing a petition until the re- Board and the Board of PHILLIP MICHAEL SCANLAN, THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- Jacksonville, Florida 32218 nandina Sulfite Plant, which is tion at the address and the presiding officer upon the quest is acted upon. County Commissioners may Deceased. CATION OF THIS NOTICE. FNL 2T 08-05-12-2020 in Nassau County at 10 Gum phone number listed above. filing of a motion in compli- Mediation: Mediation is not continue hearings on this NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED #590817 Street, Fernandina Beach, In addition, electronic copies ance with Rule 28-106.205, available in this proceeding. matter. The administration of the WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET Florida. of these documents are avail- F.A.C. FNL 1T 08-05-2020 Nick Gillette, Chair estate of PHILLIP MICHAEL FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Project: Rayonier Fernan- able on the following web A petition that disputes the #590688 Nassau County Planning and SCANLAN, deceased, whose SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOR- NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA dina Sulfite Plant is an acid site by entering the draft per- material facts on which the Zoning Board date of death was June 15, EVER BARRED. PROBATE DIVISION sulfite-based pulp mill using mit number: https://fldep.de- Permitting Authority's action is REZONING NOTICE Daniel B. Leeper, Chair 2020, is pending in the Circuit NOTWITHSTANDING THE Division ammonia as the base chemi- p.state.fl.us/air/emission/apds based must contain the fol- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Nassau County Board of Court for Nassau County, TIME PERIODS SET FORTH File No. 452020CP000296 cal for the manufacture of /default.asp. lowing information: (a) The that on Tuesday, August 25, County Commissioners Florida, Probate Division, the ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED IN RE: ESTATE OF dissolving pulp. This plant pro- Notice of Intent to Issue Air name and address of each 2020, at 6:00 PM. or soon FNL 2T 08-05-12-2020 address of which is 76347 Vet- TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- ROBERT EARL SMITH, SR. duces approximately 10 dif- Permit: The Permitting Au- agency affected and each thereafter as the matter may #590885 erans Way, Yulee, Florida TER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF Deceased. ferent grades of pulp. The thority gives notice of its in- agency's file or identification be heard, the Planning and 32097. DEATH IS BARRED. NOTICE TO CREDITORS pulp produced at this plant is tent to issue an air construc- number, if known; (b) The Zoning Board of Nassau The names and addresses The date of first publica- The administration of the used in products such as plas- tion permit to the applicant name, address, any email ad- County will hold a public of the personal representa- tion of this notice is August 05, estate of Robert Earl Smith, tics, photographic film, LCD for the project described dress, telephone number and hearing at the Commission tive and the personal repre- 2020. Sr., deceased, whose date of screens, paints, cigarette fil- above. The applicant has any facsimile number of the Chambers, James S. Page sentative's Attorney are set Attorney for Personal death was July 3, 2020, is ters, pharmaceuticals, food provided reasonable assur- petitioner; the name, address Governmental Complex, forth below. Representative: pending in the Circuit Court production, cosmetics and ance that operation of pro- any email address, telephone 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, All creditors of the dece- KATHLEEN HOLBROOK COLD for Nassau County, Florida, textiles. The mill is permitted posed equipment will not ad- number, and any facsimile Florida 32097 to consider ap- dent and other persons hav- Florida Bar No. 0305111 Probate Division, the address to produce a maximum of versely impact air quality and number of the petitioners rep- plication No. R20-008 for re- NL Wednesdaying clai 08.05.20.inddms or de 16mands Lippes Mathias Wexler of which is 76347 Veterans 175,000 air-dried metric tons that the project will comply resentative, if any, which shall zoning. Also, be it known that 8/4/20 4:19 PM against decedent's estate on Friedman LLP Way, Yulee, FL 32097. The (ADMT) of pulp per year, on a with all applicable provisions be the address for service on Monday, September 14, whom a copy of this notice is [email protected] names and addresses of the 12-month rolling total basis. of Chapters 62-4, 62-204, 62- purposes during the course of 2020, at 6:00 P.M. or soon required to be served must 10151 Deerwood Park Blvd. personal representative and On June 10, 2020, Ray- 210, 62-212, 62-296 and 62- the proceeding; and an ex- thereafter as the matter may file their claims with this court Bldg. 300, Suite 300 the personal representative's onier Performance Fibers, LLC 297, F.A.C. The Permitting Au- planation of how the petition- be heard, the Board of Coun- WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 Jacksonville, Florida 32256 attorney are set forth below. has submitted an application thority will issue a Final Permit ers substantial interests will be ty Commissioners of Nassau MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF Telephone: (904) 660-0020 All creditors of the decedent to request authorization for in accordance with the con- affected by the agency de- County will hold a public THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS Personal Representative: and other persons having proposed modifications to ditions of the proposed Draft termination; (c) A statement hearing on application No. NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE CHARLES A. PALAZZOLO claims or demands against the Evaporator Vents Permit unless a timely petition of when and how each peti- R20-008, at the Commission DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY 3610 Holly Grove Avenue decedent's estate on whom Methanol Condenser System for an administrative hearing tioner received notice of the Chambers, James S. Page OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Jacksonville, Florida 32217 a copy of this notice is re- to reduce sulfur dioxide (SO2) is filed under Sections 120.569 agency action or proposed Complex location concern- All other creditors of the FNL 2T 08-05-12-2020 quired to be served must file emissions, lime usage, and and 120.57, F.S. or unless pub- decision; (d) A statement of ing the following described decedent and persons hav- #589077 their claims with this court ON wasted heat. This air con- lic comment received in ac- all disputed issues of material property in Nassau County. ing claims or demands OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 struction permit authorizes the cordance with this notice re- fact. If there are none, the Location for the above against decedent's estate MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF modifications to the inlet and sults in a different decision or petition must so state; (e) A described property is: On the must file their claims with this THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS outlet flow streams on the a significant change of terms concise statement of the ulti- east side of Russell Road, be- court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE Main Condenser to utilize or conditions. mate facts alleged, including tween Russell Road and THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY warmer Sulfite Recovery Boil- Comments: The Permitting the specific facts the petition- Friendly Road, Parcel ID #00- CATION OF THIS NOTICE. OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. er quench effluent water in Authority will accept written er contends warrant reversal 00-30-034A-0030-0050. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED All other creditors of the place of the reclaimed comments concerning the or modification of the agen- R20-008 proposes to re- WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. decedent and other persons wastewater stream and allow proposed Draft Permit for a cy's proposed action; (f) A zone approximately 1.51 The date of the first publi- having claims or demands for collection of the Main period of 14 days from the statement of the specific rules acres from Residential Single cation of this Notice is August against decedent's estate Methanol Condenser effluent date of publication of the or statutes the petitioner con- Family 2 (RS-2 to Industrial 05, 2020. must file their claims with this with the Pre-condenser efflu- Public Notice. Written com- tends require reversal or mod- Warehouse (IW). Attorney for Personal court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER ent in the Pre-Condenser ments must be received by ification of the agency's pro- This application is filed by: Representative: THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- Condensate Tank. This project the Permitting Authority by posed action including an ex- Recovered Resources Group, /s/ Arthur I. Jacobs CATION OF THIS NOTICE. does not authorize an in- close of business (5:00 p.m.) planation of how the alleged LLC, 2424 Russell Road, Fer- ARTHUR I. JACOBS, ESQUIRE ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED crease in the maximum or ac- on or before the end of this facts relate to the specific nandina Beach, FL 32034, Attorney for Personal WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET tual pulp or paper production 14-day period. If written rules or statutes; and, (g) A owner. Joshua K. Martin, Eav- Representative FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES and will not result in any comments received result in statement of the relief sought enson, Fraser & Lunsford, Florida Bar No. 108249 SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOR- changes in actual emissions; a significant change to the by the petitioner, stating pre- PLLC, 309 ½ Centre Street, JACOBS & ASSOCIATES, P.A. EVER BARRED. therefore, the project is not Draft Permit, the Permitting cisely the action the petition- Suite 207, Fernandina Beach, 961687 Gateway Blvd., NOTWITHSTANDING THE subject to a Prevention of Sig- Authority shall revise the Draft er wishes the agency to take FL 32034, Agent. Ste. 201-I TIME PERIODS SET FORTH nificant Deterioration pre- Permit and require, if applica- with respect to the agency's This hearing will be con- Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED construction review pursuant ble, another Public Notice. proposed action. A petition ducted as a quasi-judicial Telephone: (904) 261-3693 TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- to Rule 62-212.400, of the All comments filed will be that does not dispute the ma- hearing. [email protected] TER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF Florida Administrative Code. made available for public in- terial facts upon which the All interested parties are et DEATH IS BARRED. Permitting Authority: Ap- spection. Permitting Authority's action is invited to attend the public Maureen I. Scanlan The date of first publication of plications for air construction Petitions: A person whose based shall state that no such hearings and to be heard. Maureen I. Scanlan this notice is August 05, 2020. permits are subject to review substantial interests are af- facts are in dispute and oth- Copies of the proposed Ordi- 18 Lilac Drive Attorney for Personal in accordance with the provi- fected by the proposed per- erwise shall contain the same nance and supporting infor- DeBary, Florida 32713 Representative: sions of Chapter 403, Florida mitting decision may petition information as set forth mation are available for in- FNL 2T 08-05-12-2020 Marcella A. Taylor Statutes (F.S.) and Chapters for an administrative hearing above, as required by Rule spection in the Department #591507 Attorney for Peggy Smith 62-4, 62-210 and 62-212 of the in accordance with Sections 28-106.301, F.A.C. of Planning and Economic Florida Bar Number: 581208 Florida Administrative Code 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Peti- Because the administra- Opportunity, 96161 Nassau 731 Duval Station Road (F.A.C.). The proposed tions filed by any persons oth- tive hearing process is de- Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Com- Suite 107-183 project is not exempt from air er than those entitled to writ- signed to formulate final ments may also be directed Jacksonville, FL 32218 permitting requirements and ten notice under Section agency action, the filing of a in writing to the Department Telephone: (904) 714-0307 an air permit is required to 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed petition means that the Per- of Planning and Economic Fax: (904) 714-0370 perform the proposed work. within 14 days of publication mitting Authority's final action Opportunity, e-mailed to E-Mail: The Permitting Authority re- of the Public Notice or re- may be different from the po- planninginfo@nassaucoun- [email protected] sponsible for making a permit ceipt of a written notice, sition taken by it in this Public tyfl.com, or received by tele- Secondary E-Mail: determination for this project whichever occurs first. Under Notice of Intent to Issue Air phone at (904) 530-6300. All Personal Representative: is the Office of Permitting and Section 120.60(3), F.S., how- Permit. Persons whose sub- comments will become part Peggy Smith Compliance in the Depart- ever, any person who asked stantial interests will be affect- of the record in this matter 85039 Johnson Lane ment of Environmental Pro- the Permitting Authority for ed by any such final decision and subject to Florida's public Yulee, Florida 32097 tections Division of Air Re- notice of agency action may of the Permitting Authority on records law. FNL 2T 08-05-12-2020 source Management. The file a petition within 14 days the application have the Individuals with disabilities #591219 Permitting Authority's physical of receipt of that notice, re- right to petition to become a needing a reasonable ac- address is: 2600 Blair Stone gardless of the date of publi- party to the proceeding, in commodation to participate Road, Tallahassee, Florida. cation. A petitioner shall mail accordance with the require- in this proceeding should The Permitting Authority's a copy of the petition to the ments set forth above. contact the office of the mailing address is: 2600 Blair applicant at the address indi- Extension of Time: Under County Manager at least two Stone Road, MS #5505, Talla- cated above, at the time of Rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a days prior to the proceeding hassee, Florida 32399-2400. filing. A petition for adminis- person whose substantial in- at (904) 530-6010 or, if the The Permitting Authority's trative hearing must contain terests are affected by the hearing impaired, Florida Re- phone number is 850-717- the information set forth be- Departments action may also lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 9000. low and must be filed (re- request an extension of time (v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). Project File: A complete ceived) with the Agency to file a petition for an admin- THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE project file is available for Clerk in the Office of General istrative hearing. The Depart- PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A public inspection during the Counsel, 3900 Common- ment may, for good cause PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL normal business hours of 8:00 wealth Boulevard, MS 35, Tal- shown, grant the request for ANY DECISION MADE BY THE a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday lahassee, Florida 32399-3000, an extension of time. Re- BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- through Friday (except legal [email protected] quests for extension of time MISSION WITH RESPECT TO holidays), at the address indi- before the deadline. The fail- must be filed with the Office ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT cated above for the Permit- ure of any person to file a pe- of General Counsel of the SUCH MEETING OR HEARING ting Authority. The complete tition within the appropriate Department at 3900 Com- HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD project file includes the Draft time period shall constitute a monwealth Boulevard, Mail OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND Permit, the Technical Evalua- waiver of that persons right to Station 35, Tallahassee, Flori- FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY tion and Preliminary Determi- request an administrative de- da 32399-3000, or via elec- NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- nation, the application and termination (hearing) under tronic correspondence at BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- information submitted by the Sections 120.569 and 120.57, [email protected] CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH applicant (exclusive of confi- F.S., or to intervene in this pro- before the deadline for filing RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- dential records under Section ceeding and participate as a a petition for an administra- MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON 403.111, F.S.). Interested per- party to it. Any subsequent tive hearing. A timely request WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE sons may contact the Permit- intervention (in a proceeding for extension of time shall toll BASED. ting Authority's project engi- initiated by another party) will the running of the time period The Planning and Zoning neer for additional informa- be only at the approval of for filing a petition until the re- Board and the Board of tion at the address and the presiding officer upon the quest is acted upon. County Commissioners may phone number listed above. filing of a motion in compli- Mediation: Mediation is not continue hearings on this In addition, electronic copies ance with Rule 28-106.205, available in this proceeding. matter. of these documents are avail- F.A.C. FNL 1T 08-05-2020 Nick Gillette, Chair able on the following web A petition that disputes the #590688 Nassau County Planning and site by entering the draft per- material facts on which the Zoning Board mit number: https://fldep.de- Permitting Authority's action is Daniel B. Leeper, Chair p.state.fl.us/air/emission/apds based must contain the fol- Nassau County Board of /default.asp. lowing information: (a) The County Commissioners Notice of Intent to Issue Air name and address of each FNL 2T 08-05-12-2020 Permit: The Permitting Au- agency affected and each #590885 thority gives notice of its in- agency's file or identification tent to issue an air construc- number, if known; (b) The tion permit to the applicant name, address, any email ad- for the project described dress, telephone number and above. The applicant has any facsimile number of the provided reasonable assur- petitioner; the name, address ance that operation of pro- any email address, telephone posed equipment will not ad- number, and any facsimile versely impact air quality and number of the petitioners rep- that the project will comply resentative, if any, which shall with all applicable provisions be the address for service of Chapters 62-4, 62-204, 62- purposes during the course of 210, 62-212, 62-296 and 62- the proceeding; and an ex- 297, F.A.C. The Permitting Au- planation of how the petition- thority will issue a Final Permit ers substantial interests will be in accordance with the con- affected by the agency de- ditions of the proposed Draft termination; (c) A statement Permit unless a timely petition of when and how each peti- for an administrative hearing tioner received notice of the is filed under Sections 120.569 agency action or proposed and 120.57, F.S. or unless pub- decision; (d) A statement of lic comment received in ac- all disputed issues of material cordance with this notice re- fact. If there are none, the sults in a different decision or petition must so state; (e) A a significant change of terms concise statement of the ulti- or conditions. mate facts alleged, including Comments: The Permitting the specific facts the petition- Authority will accept written er contends warrant reversal comments concerning the or modification of the agen- proposed Draft Permit for a cy's proposed action; (f) A period of 14 days from the statement of the specific rules date of publication of the or statutes the petitioner con- Public Notice. Written com- tends require reversal or mod- ments must be received by ification of the agency's pro- the Permitting Authority by posed action including an ex- close of business (5:00 p.m.) planation of how the alleged on or before the end of this facts relate to the specific 14-day period. If written rules or statutes; and, (g) A comments received result in statement of the relief sought a significant change to the by the petitioner, stating pre- Draft Permit, the Permitting cisely the action the petition- Authority shall revise the Draft er wishes the agency to take Permit and require, if applica- with respect to the agency's ble, another Public Notice. proposed action. A petition All comments filed will be that does not dispute the ma- made available for public in- terial facts upon which the spection. Permitting Authority's action is Petitions: A person whose based shall state that no such substantial interests are af- facts are in dispute and oth- fected by the proposed per- erwise shall contain the same mitting decision may petition information as set forth for an administrative hearing above, as required by Rule in accordance with Sections 28-106.301, F.A.C. 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Peti- Because the administra- tions filed by any persons oth- tive hearing process is deer than those entitled to writ- signed to formulate final ten notice under Section agency action, the filing of a 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed petition means that the Per- within 14 days of publication mitting Authority's final action of the Public Notice or re- may be different from the po- ceipt of a written notice, sition taken by it in this Public whichever occurs first. Under Notice of Intent to Issue Air Section 120.60(3), F.S., how- Permit. Persons whose sub- ever, any person who asked stantial interests will be affect- the Permitting Authority for ed by any such final decision notice of agency action may of the Permitting Authority on file a petition within 14 days the application have the of receipt of that notice, re- right to petition to become a gardless of the date of publi- party to the proceeding, in cation. A petitioner shall mail accordance with the require- a copy of the petition to the ments set forth above. applicant at the address indi- Extension of Time: Under cated above, at the time of Rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a filing. A petition for adminis- person whose substantial in- trative hearing must contain terests are affected by the the information set forth be- Departments action may also low and must be filed (re- request an extension of time ceived) with the Agency to file a petition for an admin- Clerk in the Office of General istrative hearing. The Depart- Counsel, 3900 Common- ment may, for good cause wealth Boulevard, MS 35, Tal- shown, grant the request for lahassee, Florida 32399-3000, an extension of time. Re- [email protected] quests for extension of time before the deadline. The fail- must be filed with the Office ure of any person to file a pe- of General Counsel of the tition within the appropriate Department at 3900 Com- time period shall constitute a monwealth Boulevard, Mail waiver of that persons right to Station 35, Tallahassee, Flori- request an administrative de- da 32399-3000, or via elec- termination (hearing) under tronic correspondence at Sections 120.569 and 120.57, [email protected] F.S., or to intervene in this pro- before the deadline for filing ceeding and participate as a a petition for an administra- party to it. Any subsequent tive hearing. A timely request intervention (in a proceeding for extension of time shall toll initiated by another party) will the running of the time period be only at the approval of for filing a petition until the re- the presiding officer upon the quest is acted upon. filing of a motion in compli- Mediation: Mediation is not ance with Rule 28-106.205, available in this proceeding. F.A.C. FNL 1T 08-05-2020 A petition that disputes the #590688 material facts on which the Permitting Authority's action is based must contain the following information: (a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency's file or identification number, if known; (b) The name, address, any email address, telephone number and any facsimile number of the petitioner; the name, address any email address, telephone number, and any facsimile number of the petitioners representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an ex- planation of how the petitioners substantial interests will be affected by the agency determination; (c) A statement of when and how each petitioner received notice of the agency action or proposed decision; (d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so state; (e) A concise statement of the ulti- mate facts alleged, including the specific facts the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action; (f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action including an ex- planation of how the alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and, (g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating pre- cisely the action the petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency's proposed action. A petition that does not dispute the material facts upon which the Permitting Authority's action is based shall state that no such facts are in dispute and otherwise shall contain the same information as set forth above, as required by Rule 28-106.301, F.A.C. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means that the Per- mitting Authority's final action may be different from the position taken by it in this Public Notice of Intent to Issue Air Permit. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the Permitting Authority on the application have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance with the requirements set forth above. Extension of Time: Under Rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a person whose substantial interests are affected by the Departments action may also request an extension of time to file a petition for an administrative hearing. The Depart- ment may, for good cause shown, grant the request for an extension of time. Re- quests for extension of time must be filed with the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Com- monwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Flori- da 32399-3000, or via electronic correspondence at [email protected] before the deadline for filing a petition for an administrative hearing. A timely request for extension of time shall toll the running of the time period for filing a petition until the request is acted upon. Mediation: Mediation is not available in this proceeding. FNL 1T 08-05-2020 #590688

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