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Friday, March 9, 2018 / 18 Pages, 2 Sections • fbnewsleader.com Legislature passes gun bill, sends it to governor TRIMMEL GOMES to change that,” said Pollack. “But make Polk voiced particular concerns for Beach, who represents Nassau County Florida News Connection no mistake – I’m a father, and I’m on a black and brown students. and part of Duval County in District 11, mission. I’m on a mission to ensure that “That is normal to get phone calls voted against the bill. After more than eight hours of debate I’m the last dad to ever read a statement from time to time, saying that, ‘My “Despite containing some very posi- Wednesday, the Florida Legislature of this kind.” child’s very childlike behavior is scary or tive components, I could not vote for leg- passed Florida’s first gun restrictions The bill now heads to Gov. Rick terrorizing or criminalizing,’” she islation that has serious constitutional in three decades. Senate Bill 7026 also Scott’s desk, who has not said whether explained. “I’d rather [get] a phone call infirmities infringing upon the Second, includes a controversial measure to he will sign it. saying, ‘Come in. Help,’ rather than, Fourth and Fifth Amendments,” Byrd arm some teachers and other school The legislation overcame intense ‘Come and pick up or identify his young wrote in a Facebook post. personnel who undergo special training objections to proposals allowing school body.’” “What happened in Parkland was a sanctioned by the state. In addition, the Bean Byrd staff members to carry guns on school President Donald Trump has publicly failure of government. Over and over gun-safety package raises the legal age grounds, a measure critics see as posing supported arming teachers who are prop- again, federal, state and local, govern- for buying rifles and imposes a three-day a particular risk to minority students. erly trained as a way of hardening schools ment failed. When government fails, the waiting period on all firearms sales. Andrew Pollack, whose 18-year-old Jahody Polk, executive director of against gun violence. solution is not more government. The While it includes a number of key daughter was killed in the Feb. 14 mas- the Florida Council for Incarcerated and The National Rifle Association solution is not gun control.” gun restrictions, Republicans wouldn’t sacre at a high school in Parkland, said Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, opposed most of the provisions in the State Sen. Aaron Bean, R-Fernandina pass one of the primary demands of stu- more needs to be done. traveled to the Capitol on Tuesday to Florida Senate bill, with the exception of Beach, who represents Nassau County dents and activists: a ban on assault-style “My precious daughter Meadow’s life participate in a “Die-In,” to call attention arming teachers in schools. and part of Duval County in Senate weapons. was taken, and there’s nothing I can do to the dangers of allowing guns in school. State Rep. Cord Byrd, R-Neptune District 4, voted for the bill. FBCC votes on power READY TO RUMBLE to hear variance requests JULIA ROBERTS News-Leader

Although the Fernandina Beach City Commission unanimously approved on a second reading Tuesday an ordinance to take power to approve certain vari- ance requests away from the Board of Adjustment, the ordinance will go to a third reading because of language added at the request of Commissioner Chip Ross. “I think city commissioners are adept at understanding the law,” Ross said. The issue began last year with a request to the BOA to combine lots to create a parcel wider than 100 feet on South Fletcher Avenue just south of IMAGE COPYRIGHT AND COURTESY OF GOODING & COMPANY. PHOTO BY BRIAN HENNIKER Atlantic Avenue. Doing so in that area This 2003 Ferrari Enzo with about 1,600 miles on it “would make an ideal acquisition for the consummate Ferrari collector. … Co-equally is currently not allowed. At the time, the enjoyable for its blistering performance, either on the confines of a racetrack or out on one’s favorite highways and byways, the Enzo displays property owners asked that the law be its raw, emotional disposition in any setting,” according to Gooding & Company. The Ferrari will be offered today at the Gooding & Company auction at the Racquet Park at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort. Viewing begins at 9 a.m. The Gooding & Company auction is just REQUESTS Continued on 5A one of several scheduled during the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance weekend. The car’s auction price estimate? $2.4 to $2.7 million. Kreger: City failed to apply for grants last year JULIA ROBERTS grants and made a determination that we growth in Nassau County, we are going News-Leader would apply for one storm water grant, to be swallowed in by that metropoli- based on evaluation the storm water tan area for planning purposes for state Vice Mayor Len Kreger admonished people, and matching funds. We would grants.” the staff at Tuesday’s Fernandina Beach apply for a generator for the airport and While its population already techni- City Commission meeting for not apply- a mobile generator for the fire depart- cally exceeds the state of Florida’s defi- ing last year for federal hazard mitiga- ment and shoreline stabilization.” nition of a rural county, Nassau County tion, pre-disaster or flood mitigation Kreger said that indications show is still considered “rural” according to grants for which the city was eligible. that the county will, in the 2020 census, state statutes because it is contiguous “Recently, I was critical of the city move out of the rural county category. with rural Baker County. because we missed a $260 million win- City Manager Dale Martin said the city Also at the meeting, Commissioner dow in November to apply for these is better served financially with a rural Chip Ross gave a report on research grants,” Kreger said. “That was nation- county designation, but that growth in he has conducted regarding the seawall wide. We wouldn’t have gotten all of the area will move Nassau County out along the Amelia River near Brett’s those grants, but we sure didn’t get any of that category. Waterway Cafe where the city has a by not applying.” “The way the state funds grant proj- parking lot. A project to develop the He said that a new funding cycle has ects is, if you are classified as rural, waterfront and build a park in that area begun, and the city should take advan- you are not required to have matching has been planned for a number of years tage of the potential funding. funds,” Martin explained. “We are mov- but no action has been taken toward “We are now in a second open grant ing out of that, not because we have a those plans. period that expires August 6,” Kreger choice but because of the way the cen- Ross had a number of concerns said. “Congress authorized $26 billion sus patterns are. Basically we are out- regarding the seawall. He said that, if FILE PHOTO for the Gulf states. This is (Hurricane) side of the boundaries of the Jacksonville According to City Manager Dale Martin, a final report on the structure Irma money. The city reviewed the urban area, and, unfortunately due to the GRANTS Continued on 5A beneath Brett’s Waterway Café is expected at the end of March.

INDEX Looking Back 50 Years Classifieds, 7b Religion, 6b While searching for an escaped Community, 6a Service Directory, 7b prisoner from the city jail, two Editorial, 7a Sudoku, 2b Fernandina Beach police officers Obituaries, 2a Sports, 10a were seriously wounded by gunfire Out and About, 2b Weekend, 2b after a confrontation during a traffic stop on North Third Street. News-Leader, 164th year. No. 20, Copyright, 2018 March 7, 1968

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Weekly Update SCHOLARSHIP OBITUARIES Island Art Association Wayne Darrell Chandler The Island Art Association has announced the continuation Wayne Darrell Chandler died Friday, March 2, 2018 in his Centre Street parking limited today of a $1,500 scholarship to be awarded to the winning portfo- home. He was 59. He was born in Jacksonville, Fla. on April 15, The city of Fernandina Beach has advised that parking spots lio of a Nassau County high school senior. The high school 1958 to William Timothy “Tim” and Thelma along Centre Street will be blocked on Friday, March 9, due to a of the winning student will also receive an award of $500. Claudia “Kete” Browning Chandler. He lived on “road tour” that will include approximately 55 cars as part of the Student portfolios must be submitted directly to the Island Art Trout River in the Riverview area for his first 20 Concours d’Elegance. Traffic may also be diverted in the areas Association at 18 N. Second St. in Fernandina Beach by April 6. years. Even after moving out of the family home, of Second and Front streets. While traffic may be congested The portfolios must contain four to five selections of well he remained in north Jacksonville. during the event, Centre Street will not be closed at any time. presented, original and current artwork (2D or 3D). A resume He was in the 1976 graduating class at Trinity is required, including the applicant’s personal statement listing Christian Academy. FRWN seeking Christmas cards artistic background, ambitions, and goals. A letter of recom- He was a friend to many. He enjoyed fishing, The next meeting of the Federated Republican Women of mendation from a non-related adult is also a requirement. hunting, shooting and being with family and friends. He had many Nassau is scheduled for March 9, when guest speaker Judi The winning portfolio will be awarded a monetary scholar- cookouts at his home in Dinsmore. Many of the kids swam or Mixon Brown, president of Trees for America’s Troops will ship of $1,500 paid directly to his or her college of attendance. fished in his big pond. present. If you have unused Christmas cards, consider donat- All portfolios will be on display at the Island Art Association He joined his father, Tim Chandler Sr., older brother, Tim ing them to her cause by bringing them to the luncheon. The gallery for one week beginning April 10. Questions can be Chandler Jr., and his daughter, Jessica Leigh Chandler, in heaven. meeting will be at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club and beg- directed to Betty Rufus, IAA scholarship coordinator, at 804- Wayne is survived by his mother, Kete Chandler of Jacksonville; ing at 11:30 a.m. Reserve your place for lunch and the meet- 833-6850. sister, Brenda Chandler Brubeck (Michael Giroux) of Fernandina ing by calling 491-5544 or emailing [email protected] Visit the IAA website at islandart.org for more information. Beach, Fla.; wife, Teresa Chandler; step-daughter, Brittney by Tuesday, March 6. Reservations are $15. All registered Amerson of South Dakota; step-son, Dillon (Autumn) Amerson; Republican women and men are invited to attend meetings and step-granddaughter, Delaney of Jacksonville; two nieces, Denise join as members or associate members in the later case. tronic (E-File) and paper income tax filing assistance for low-to Brubeck (Greg) Johnson of Jacksonville and Julie Chandler (Ben) moderate-income tax filers. VITA has been assisting filers in Gordon of Winder, Ga.; four nephews, Brian (Stacey) Brubeck of Free HIV testing and education Nassau County for over 10 years, and VITA volunteers are Fernandina Beach, Cameron (Brittney) Brubeck of Jacksonville, The Nassau County Department of Health and Duval County tested and certified by the Internal Revenue Service. and Tim Chandler III and Adrian Chandler, both of Macclenny, Fla. Department of Health HIV testing staff will offer HIV prevention This free service is provided by the IRS, the Real$ense He also leaves many, many cousins and friends who will miss him. education and free, confidential, and rapid HIV testing to the Prosperity Campaign (a United Way Initiative), and in partner- He was a founding member of the Chandler Family Association. public between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the ship with the Nassau County Public Library and the Fernandina He self–printed several booklets on our families – Chandlers and Peck Center, located at 515 S. 10th St. in Fernandina Beach. Beach City Parks and Recreation Department. Tax filing assis- Brownings. No appointment is needed. For additional information, contact tance will continue through April 17. Tax filers who elect to His life was celebrated at a memorial service on Thursday, Kim Geib, public health manager, at 557-9172 or kim.geib@ have their returns E-Filed and are due a refund can expect their March 8, 2018 at Dinsmore Baptist Church in Jacksonville, where flhealth.gov. refund within two to three weeks with direct deposit. he was a member for many years and had attended Wednesday eve- The IRS requires photo identification and original Social ning service just two days before he passed away. Visitation with Retired Educators plan outing Security cards for everyone on the return in order for VITA vol- the family was at 10 a.m. with the memorial service following at 11 The Nassau County Retired Educators Association will unteers to do your taxes. Bring your photo id, Social Security a.m. He was laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery next to his beloved host an outing to the Amelia Musical Playhouse for its March card, your 2016 tax return and all 2017 tax documents such as daughter, Jessica, and at the feet of his daddy, Tim Chandler Sr. 11 meeting at 2:15 p.m. The NCREA meet during the school W-2s, 1099s, and SSA-1099s and 1095 A, B or C forms. If in year at 9:45 a.m. each third Tuesday at the Yulee Full Service doubt, bring the document. Pay stubs or other year-end docu- Everett L. Setzer School. For further information, call 310-6010 or 879-2857. ments are not acceptable documentation. While walk-ins are welcome, taxpayers with appointments Everett L. Setzer, 80, of Yulee, Fla., passed away February 27, Ostomy support meeting March 12 will take priority. 2018 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center The Amelia Island Ostomy Support Group will hold its Volunteers will be available in the Atlantic Recreation for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla. monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 12, off the Center’s auditorium, 2500 Atlantic Ave. in Fernandina Beach, Mr. Setzer was born in Charleston, W. Va. He was legally sepa- lobby of the UF Health North Hospital building located on Max from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from rated from his wife, Shirley Setzer. Mr. Setzer served in the U.S. Leggett Parkway, just east of the airport exit of Interstate 95 in 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through April 17. Call 530- Air Force. He worked in law enforcement at the Department of Jacksonville. For information, or directions, call 310-9054. 6500 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday Agriculture for over 20 years. He then went to work at Guardmark and select the option for your local branch library to make an Security for Swisher International. Caregivers group hosting speaker appointment. Mr. Setzer was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest The Caregivers Support Group will hold a monthly meeting Volunteers will be available at Career Source, 96042 Lofton and Catherine Setzer; his brother, Charles Setzer; and a sister, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15, and host a discus- Square Court in Yulee (Winn Dixie shopping center), from 9 a.m. Peggy Byrd. sion with nationally known aging facilitator Barbara Bruce, M.S., to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through April 12. Survivors include his two daughters, Debbie Rathbun (Perry) afterward from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Nassau Conty Council Call 432-0009, ext. 2660 to make an appointment. and Pam Setzer. He had one granddaughter, Kristen Dunivan, two on Aging, located at 1367 S. 18th St. in Fernandina Beach. Both grandsons, Johnny and Christopher Merritt, and one great-grand- meetings are free and open to the public. Overeaters Anonymous daughter, Kaylee Cowden, who lives in Missouri. Mr. Setzer had Bruce is a notable speaker and author of 10 books on the Overeaters Anonymous meets in the parlor at St. Peter’s three sisters, Estella Yancey in Davenport, Fla., Linda Lawrence aging brain and creative teaching and learning strategies. She is Episcopal Church, 801 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, at 1 in Iowa, and Carol Estes (Charles) in Yulee. an expert in her field and the recipient of the Debra J. Mayberry p.m. Thursdays. There is also a meeting at the Alachua Club, 32 A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. March 11, 2018 at Inspiration Award from the Alzheimer’s Association for her work N. Third St. at 6 p.m. Mondays. For more information, contact Yulee Baptist Church, 85971 N. Harts Road in Yulee. on successful aging. Lorrie at 343-4771. NCCOA’s Caregivers Support Group meets the third Mr. Ross A. Slater Thursday of each month. The overall goal of the group is to offer Take Off Pounds Sensibly support and education for caregivers. It is not suited for loved The TOPS weight loss group meets at 3:45 p.m. Thursdays Mr. Ross A. Slater, 77, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away ones to attend, however all caregivers are welcome. For more in the county building located at 86026 Pages Dairy Road in Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Baptist Medical Center Nassau. information, please call Debra Dombkowski, LPN, CDP, 261- Yulee. He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Peyton Slater, and 0701, ext. 113. their children, grandchildren and many dear Cancer survivors yoga class friends. Coalition for the Homless meeting Community Yoga + Wellness hosts a free cancer survivors In keeping with his wishes, he will go on one The Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County will host yoga class from 1 to 2 p.m. every Saturday at its studio, located last fishing trip with his favorite Captain, Skip on guest speaker Monique Elton from Changing Homelessness at 120 N. Second St. in Fernandina Beach. the Blue Chip Too in Islamorada, Fla. at its upcoming general meeting, plante for 4 p.m. Thursday, Taught by certified yoga therapists and sponsored by the Please share your memories and condolences March 15, in Room 200 of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, located Christina Phipps Foundation, the class offers safe and support- at www.oxleyheard.com. at 801 Atlantic Ave. in Fernandina Beach. Attendants will be ive healing. Class size is limited to six so register online at yoga- Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors given an update of the activities of the Changing Homelessness amelia.com or call 613-6345 for more information. Organization as well as be provided with the preliminary results Henry Irwin Southwick III from the homeless Point-in-Time count. The meeting is open to Volunteering for NHS the public. NHS Second Chance Resale Store and its new sister cloth- Henry Irwin Southwick III, 75, passed away in peace on ing store, NHS Second Chance Closet, are looking to grow their Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Community Hospice & Palliative Friends of Bosque Bello Cemetery team of volunteers. Both stores have volunteer openings in all Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla. Join other residents interested in forming Friends of Bosque areas. Born on October 16, 1942 in Sarasota, Fla., he Bello to work on plans and projects to enhance Bosque Bello If you have a few hours a week to spare and enjoy meeting grew up in Ft. Myers, Fla., where he graduated Cemetery. Those residents who may have an interest in restor- and working with other animal lovers in a fun atmosphere, pick from Ft. Myers High School. After graduating ing, maintaining and promoting the cemetery as it grows to meet up a volunteer application at Second Chance, located in the from Clemson University with an electrical engi- future needs are invited to attend a meeting at the Fernandina Eight Flags Shopping Center on South 14th Street or go online neering degree and four years in ROTC, Irwin Library on North Fourth Street at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 17. to Nassauhumanesociety.com and click on Volunteer. For infor- entered service with the U.S. Army Signal Corps mation, call 321-0022. as a second lieutenant. Based at Ft. Monmouth, Needham to discuss Constitution N.J., he spent time maintaining communications Michael Needham, CEO of Heritage Action, will be the next Be a zookeeper across the ocean, serving in Vietnam, Thailand, Hawaii and the speaker at the U.S. Constitution Scholarship Foundation’s Amelia Residents in Action for the Symphony sponsors a U.S. Upon completing his service, he served with the U.S. Army Speakers Forum. His presentation will take place at the program each January and February that visits all fourth grade Reserves and began a career with Florida Power Corporation in St. Fernandina Beach Historic Courthouse at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, classes in Nassau County with 40 orchestral instruments. The Petersburg, Fla. Steps in his professional career included director March 27. His topic will be “Our Constitution: Where Does It Fit goal of the program is to acquaint students with how to properly of system planning, overseeing power distribution, transmission in Today’s America?” hold and play each instrument. To be able to reach all Nassau and generation planning, and director of energy control, managing Needham is presently chief executive officer of Heritage County students, ARIAS needs volunteer “zookeepers.” No power distribution and trading, plus coordinating corporate deregu- Action for America. Heritage Action’s focus has been to develop experience is required. For more information or to volunteer, lation activities nationally. Along the way, he earned a master’s conservative solutions to the nation’s problems and to build contact Susan Kosciulek at 548-0227 or Barbara Zacheis at in industrial engineering. He was also an adjunct professor of support around the nation for these solutions. Prior to becom- 321-5639. business at the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg, Fla. ing CEO of Heritage Action, Needham worked in former New Irwin enjoyed traveling, visits to Florida’s Gulf Coast with York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s presidential campaign. He was Energy bill assistance family, plus his volunteer work and friends at St. Michael Catholic named on Politico’s list of 50 “Thinkers, Doers and Dreamers Nassau County residents are entitled to receive a winter Church in Fernandina Beach. He will be dearly missed by all. His Who Matter.” The presentation is open to the public. It is com- home energy payment of up to $475 toward their electric or gas family appreciates the support and help provided by his friends, plimentary to donors who have contributed $250 or more to bill through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Community Hospice and Dr. Elizabeth Johnson of Mayo Clinic in the USCSF. All others are welcome with a $25 donation that is Residents may also be eligible to receive a one-time winter cri- Jacksonville. appreciated but not required. sis payment up to $600. Eligibility is based on household income Irwin is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Alice and family size. Southwick, whom he met in high school; his sister, Judith May Gun classes for beginners and more To schedule an appointment, call 261-0801 between 9 a.m. Harrell of Altamonte Springs, Fla.; and his twin children, Robert Pistol and revolver gun classes for beginniners and better and 4 p.m. Fridays only. Do not leave a message. LIHEAP Irwin Southwick (Bonnie) of Fernandina Beach, Fla., and Susie by NRA-certified instructor and retired state and federal law is provided through the Northeast Florida Community Action Southwick LaTorre (Joe) of Ormond Beach, Fla. Grandchildren, enforcement officer Frank P. Covie are held the first and last Agency, Inc. located at 1303 Jasmine St. in Fernandina Beach. a real source of joy for the last 20 years, are Elizabeth Terrell Fridays of the month (each class lasts two and one-half days). Southwick, Gena Marie LaTorre, Robert Irwin Southwick Jr. and Choices are Friday-Saturday, Friday-Sunday and Friday- Gun courses Mario Irwin LaTorre. He is also survived by his nieces, Pamela Monday. Program includes classroom, range and free .22 Gary W. Belson Associates holds basic with defensive tactics Harrell Savukoski of Birmingham, Ala. and Finland, Deana Leigh caliber shooting and ammunition. Contact 277-4144 for more courses, concealed-weapon license courses and close-quarter Harrell of Charleston, S.C., and Brenda Lane Harrell, also of information and to sign up. defensive tactics courses. Birmingham. For information and more class dates, contact Gary Belson at A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 15, Volunteers to help with tax filings 491-8358 or 476-2037, or [email protected], or visit www. 2018 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Fernandina Beach. The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) provides free elec- thebelsongroup.com. service is open to everyone and will be followed by a reception at the parish hall. The family suggests donations be made to the Neuroendocrine FDOT Lane Closures Tumor Research Foundation, MD Anderson Cancer Center of Houston, Texas, Cats Angels in Fernandina Beach, or any charity The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) now of choice. posts its weekly lane closure Share memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard.com. report online at www.NFLRoads. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors com/TrafficReport. With major work underway DEATH NOTICES on A1A and other projects in Nassau County, you can stay Thomas J. Kelley, 77, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away up-to-date on which roads will Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Arrangements to be announced. have lane closures. Commuters traveling into Duval County Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors can also get the latest on Jacksonville lane closures. The Edward H. Morris, 74, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed report is updated every Friday. away Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors

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NL 6 col. Fri. 03.09 .indd 2 3/8/18 4:12 PM Friday, March 9, 2018 NEWS News-Leader 3A BUSINESS BRIEFS Land trusts offer solution Rental properties and property management Elizabeth Pointe Inn has oversee all operations. announced the addition of pre- Property owners interested mier vacation rental properties in adding a property to the to affordable housing and property management, collection can send inquiries according to a news release. to info@elizabethpointelodge. PAMELA BUSHNELL maintained and provides sup- made clear in February’s presen- Elizabeth Pointe Vacation com or call Brandon Dunlop at News-Leader port to mortgage holders to pre- tation, CLTs are not limited to Rentals will include historic, 277-4851 to receive property vent foreclosures. “CLTs have a large tracts of land, but have also beachfront, and Amelia Island management information. For A representative of the foreclosure rate of less than one been used to acquire and manage Plantation properties. more information visit www. Florida Housing Coalition made percent across the country due civic buildings, parks, commer- Owner Brandon Dunlop will elizabethpointelodge.com. a presentation on community to nonprofit stewardship,” said cial space and other community land trusts at a recent meeting Nesbitt. assets. New real estate office of the Nassau County Affordable CLTs are typically run by a Pagel expressed concern that Housing Advisory Committee. board of directors comprised of CLTs do not address transpor- Cool Realty LLC has placed on Amelia Island and The presentation was accom- three groups: residents/lease- tation issues. “Anything we do opened a new office at 474262 Jacksonville Multiple Listing panied by a proposal of services holders; people who reside in needs to take into account trans- State Road 200 in Fernandina Services and syndicated to for “Phase II” toward implemen- the targeted community but do portation issues, especially if we Beach. The office is designed over 360 sites. They are look- tation of strategies to address not live on its land; and local rep- are talking about developing to give “a great customer ing for realtors to join the com- affordable housing solutions in resentatives from government, more affordable housing out here experience” and is child-friend- pany. Contact them at (904) Nassau County. funding sources, social service (west of Amelia River). I don’t ly, according to a news release. 602-5555 or email D.cool@ The local committee previ- Nesbitt agencies and so forth. State and see anything here that addresses Cool Realty does 3D virtual coolrealtyllc.com. Visit www. ously approved a contract with federal laws govern how CLTs that issue,” she said. walk-through tours on its list- CoolRealtyLLC.com and www. the Shimberg Center for Housing are organized and run. Because of the lack of a ings and for the rental proper- Propertymanagerjacksonville. Studies at the University of maintain a permanent stock of When asked, Nesbitt agreed quorum, the committee tabled ties it manage. All listings are com. Florida for Phase I, a needs affordable housing. For example, most CLTs in Florida are geared review of the Florida Housing assessment study. homeowners agree to the future to people with low to very low Coalition proposal for a later According to Kristina Bowen, resale of their homes to others incomes. meeting. Bent Wing Flight Services is new FBO’s name assistant director for the county in need of reduced-rate housing Following the presentation, The Florida Housing Eight Flags Aviation will do long list of services to aviators, Department of Planning and and agree to split any gains in Kreger commented, “Our goal Coalition is a nonprofit statewide business as Bent Wing Flight including fuel services, con- Economic Development, results the sale of their home with the should not be to create enclaves organization with the mission of Services when it takes over cierge services, crew cars and of the needs assessment process CLT. Typically, 70 percent of the of people with low incomes. bringing housing advocates and operations as the fixed-base rental cars. Additional ameni- are not likely to be available until gains go back to the CLT with We should be looking at more resources together to ensure operator at the Fernandina ties in the new terminal build- June. the seller retaining 30 percent. diversity in creating affordable quality affordable housing for all Beach Municipal Airport on ing will include a pilot lounge Present were commit- The CLT also ensures stan- housing through different neigh- Floridians. April 1, according to a news and flight planning room, tee members Betsie Huben, dards for property upkeep are borhoods.” Although it was not [email protected] release. The new FBO chose conference room, canteen Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor the name in tribute to the and pilot store. Fernandina’s Len Kreger, Greg Matovina, history of the airport, which distinctive history will be Laureen Pagel and Lisa Rozier. was built during World War honored with military and his- Since the committee was one II by the U.S. Navy for train- torical memorabilia displayed member short of a quorum, no Auction March 27th | Selling Without Reserve ing pilots on the Corsair F4U throughout the building. official actions were taken and airplane. Bent Wing Flight Services discussion was limited. The plane’s unique invert- expects to be operating out of Five members of the com- ed gull wings made it highly the city’s new airport terminal munity were also present for recognizable and resulted in in June 2018, according to the a slide presentation with live its nickname of “the Bent release. phone narration by Ashon Wing Bird.” Bent Wing Flight To view a video anima- Nesbitt, a technical adviser with Services’ leased space will tion of the completed ter- The Florida Housing Coalition in feature a two-story glass lobby minal building and for more Tallahassee. with a half-scale Corsair F4U information on Bent Wing A community land trust is a suspended from the ceiling. Flight Services, go to www. nonprofit corporation that devel- The FBO will provide a BentWingFlightServices.com. ops and stewards affordable housing on behalf of a community Fellowships in aquaculture offered to veterinarians by separating ownership of the land from ownership of improve- The University of Florida aquaculture, exist. The dead- ments to the land. will be offering a two-year line to apply is June 1. 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NL 6 col. Fri. 03.09 .indd 3 3/8/18 4:12 PM 4A Friday, March 9, 2018 NEWS News-Leader Experiencing World War II aviation history wo weeks ago, I had the We (everyone except total of 13 .50 caliber machine guns. The best description that I can deadly daylight raids centered on the opportunity to experi- Nate, since he was Immediately behind the cockpit offer, especially once I was onboard and B-17 Flying Fortresses. The American ence a little bit of history. too tall) climbed up and top turret, in the center of the in flight, is that it felt as if I were inside strategy nearly failed. Early losses to TAccompanied by Nathan into the nose of the plane, is the bomb bay. A narrow beam a cardboard tube (like a paper towel the Luftwaffe were staggering. Dozens Coyle and Robert Kozakoff from the bomber and worked crossed between the bomb racks that tube) with wings. It was an incredibly of planes and hundreds of men were Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, our way through the held a few display models of 500-pound vulnerable feeling. It is hard to under- lost on raids. and a naval officer friend from Kings fuselage to the rear, bombs. They sure looked small. The stand how it felt to climb into that air- The veterans of that war, no Bay, we journeyed to Cecil Field to where we exited. A typical bomb load was 10 bombs. Once craft on a dark English airfield in 1944, matter how they served, are passing. see the Collings Foundation Wings few areas were not you squeezed past the bomb racks, in form up with dozens or hundreds of That generation had a unifying singular of Freedom tour. The tour maintains accessible: the nose the middle of the plane, you passed the other similar bombers, climb to a flight purpose for a brutal five years of war- several historic aircraft, taking some of CITY and cockpit (although radio operator and reached the waist altitude with no pressurization and no fare. The title of the “greatest genera- them around the country annually. The NOTES you could view both), gunner section of the plane. Two gun- heat, sheathed in “sheet metal armor,” tion” has been well earned and even tour scheduled a visit to Fernandina the underbelly ball ners, one right and one left, manned fly and fight for hours to the target to more deserved. That short 30-minute Beach in November 2015, but it was turret, and the tail machine guns to protect the flanks of drop the puny bombs, turn around and plane round only enhanced my percep- hampered by bad weather. Dale Martin turret. the bomber. fly and fight for hours to get home, bat- tion of the American warriors of that The three World War II aircraft The front part In the floor, at the feet of the waist tered and bloodied, less in numbers, era. at Cecil Field were a B-17 Flying of the aircraft is cramped. Military gunners, is the ball turret. Into this tiny and then, even more incredulously, I hope that the Collings Foundation Fortress bomber, a B-24 Liberator equipment, be it a WWII bomber or capsule squeezed another gunner who do it again in a few days, in an effort to continues its efforts. We spoke at great bomber (the last such operating aircraft the Bradley vehicle that I operated, controlled a set of twin machine guns reach the goal of 25 missions. length about bringing their aircraft of that type), and a P-51 Mustang. A is not built for comfort. Every edge is to protect the underside of the aircraft. The sounds, the smoke, the smells, back to Fernandina Beach. If they do B-25 Mitchell bomber that is usually hard and sharp. Head “bumps” usually The final crew position, at the back end and the sights are simply unimagi- return, I encourage everyone to visit part of this “tour package” was not result in head “gashes.” At the front of of the plane, belongs to the tail gunner, nable. As history recalls, it was a brutal and honor the aircraft and the men that available. The highlight of my visit was the plane are stations for the pilot, co- also manning a set of twin machine struggle in the skies over Europe. The crewed them. For more information to be a passenger on a B-17 flight. pilot, bombardier, navigator, and flight guns protecting the rear of the plane. British bombed at night, somewhat about the Collings Foundation, visit the We had the opportunity to examine engineer. The bombardier, navigator, In total, the B-17 had a 10-man crew. cloaked in the security of darkness. Foundation web site at www.collings- the B-17, both inside and out. This and flight engineer manned forward As the war neared its end, the number The Americans, though, basically foundation.org. bomber was produced late enough in and top machine guns. This B-17, a was reduced to eight, with the elimina- thumbed their nose and challenged Dale Martin is the city manager of WWII that it did not see any combat. late-war “G” model, bristled with a tion of the waist gunners. the Germans to “bring it on” during Fernandina Beach.

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Continued from 1A In other business, the City tion on a specific property on GRANTS Commission: South 13th Street in order for the seawall is not sound, “any- • Heard a presentation from a developer to move forward. HomeGoods store coming thing else we do there would be the Nassau County Council on “Prior to the current compre- a fool’s errand.” Aging on services it provides hensive plan that allows R-3, a CINDY JACKSON He addressed the question for area seniors and plans for 1985 deed restriction or ‘cloud News-Leader of how to go about replacing the its new facilities; on the title’ limited the property seawall, if needed. • Authorized the city attor- to 6 units per acre and would All of the new homeowners “To design that replace- ney to defend the city in a case need to be legally removed,” buying all of the new houses ment seawall, do they have to involving someone falling on according to a synopsis of the in and around Yulee will soon do borings behind there?” Ross Centre Street; meeting provided by City Clerk have a new place to shop for all asked. “There are three options • Approved the qualifying Caroline Best. “City Attorney of the new home furnishings has been confirmed by the home fashions in the U.S. and for replacing that seawall. One dates for the 2018 general elec- Bach distributed information they need to make their homes, Nassau County Department worldwide.” is to put vinyl sheeting on the tion; packets to the Commission well, homey. The latest retail of Planning and Economic The HomeGoods’ marketing walls that now exist. The sec- • Approved extending for and requested a consensus be establishment to announce it Opportunity. mantra says it has “a passion for ond is to put steel sheeting. The three years an agreement in provided to the City Manager is coming to Yulee is Home- The firm of Baker Klein unique and beautiful finds” for third is to put concrete panel which the city will fund the to release the deed restriction.” Goods. Engineering, a woman- which they “travel the globe, sheeting. The question I would Fernandina Main Street pro- Martin also “provided the The store, plus two smaller owned firm headquartered in searching for one-of-a-kind, like to ask a consultant is: What gram for $40,000 per year; engineering status report tenants, will complete the inline Jacksonville, has been selected handcrafted merchandise.” is the life expectancy of those • Approved an amend- regarding the foundational sta- retail center bordered by State as the civil engineer. HomeGoods was estab- three methods and the cost dif- ment to an agreement with bility of the structure beneath Road 200/A1A and the David Those with an eye for inte- lished in 1992 and currently has ference? Are there any other the Florida Department of Brett’s Waterway Café, the final Hallman Parkway. Members rior design and fashion will have over 500 stores in the United options besides putting sheeting Environmental Protection for report is anticipated at the end of the TJX Companies include more than 20,000 square foot States. in front of the current seawall? funding for a drainage project of this month,” according to the T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. T.J. of retail space offering “high- The TJX Companies’ website How deep will the panels have on North Fletcher Avenue; meeting synopsis, and “received Maxx already has a presence in end designer goods found in says that, at the end of 2016, the to be placed?” • Awarded a bid to Bound a revised, reduced engineer- Yulee in the Villages of Amelia, department stores and specialty company had over $33 billion Commissioner Roy Smith Tree Medical for medical equip- ing proposal for $19,000 for the center that is anchored by stores (but) at significant sav- in revenues, more than 3,800 said he has voiced the same ment for the city’s fire depart- the Alachua Street cross- Publix. ings,” according to parent stores in 9 countries, 3 e-com- concerns, and supported hir- ment; ing. A forthcoming report is No date has been announced organization TJX Companies, merce sites, and approximately ing a consultant to look into the • Approved an application anticipated regarding imminent yet for the Yulee HomeGoods which says it is “the leading off- 235,000 associates. seawall. to the Florida Inland Navigation issues prior to design/build store opening, but its coming price retailer of apparel and [email protected] Ross asked that the city District Waterways Assistance strategies.” manager put together a proposal Program for grant assistance in Martin also announced that a for a consultant who can answer dredging the city’s marina basin; joint meeting between the City those questions. • Appointed Jean Pugh to Commission and the Ocean Kreger said the city has the city’s Parks & Recreation Highway and Port Authority applied for $75,000 in funding, Advisory Committee; and is scheduled for Tuesday, and if that funding is granted it • Authorized by consensus March 13. would pay for the consultant. the release of a deed restric- [email protected]

Notice of Meeting Amelia Walk HOMELESHOMELESSS Community Development District ANIMAANIMALLSS... The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Amelia Walk Community Development District will be held THEY RE DYING on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Amelia Walk ’ Amenity Center, 85287 Majestic Walk Circle, Fernandina FOR Beach, Florida 32034. The meeting is open to the public and A 2ND CHANCE will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida ADOPT A COMPANIONTODAY. Law for Community Development Districts. A copy of the agenda for this meeting may be obtained from the District Manager, 475 West Town Place, Suite 114, St. Augustine, Florida 32092 (and phone (904) 940-5850). This meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the meeting. There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors will participate by telephone. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting Fernandina Beach resident John Hartrich addressed the City Commission about the because of a disability or physical impairment should contact process through which residents can request a variance from following the city’s Land the District Office at (904) 940-5850 at least two calendar days Development Code. He said he owns a lot on Egans Creek and feels it is unfair that he is prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, not allowed to ask for a variance to fill wetlands. The commission heard a second reading please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770, for of an ordinance that would forbid the request of such a variance. aid in contacting the District Office. “did not (do) what you’re supposed to do under Each person who decides to appeal any action taken at these Continued from 1A REQUESTS the law, (which) is explain what the reason for the meetings is advised that person will need a record of the pro- changed so they could ask the commission directly variance (is) and how it varied from that – why they ceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure for a variance to combine the lots instead of the had this special exception. The BOA, on all those that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the request going to the BOA. Since that time, the cases that I reviewed, at least from the minutes, testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. city has discussed allowing applicants seeking such did not address that.” Ross added that in 2017 the BOA heard 11 variances to come to the commission for a hearing. David deNagy The language of the discussion has also come to requests for variances and granted seven of them, A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTBY THE NEWS-LEADER include strictly forbidding the filling of wetlands even though the law says variances are to be District Manager or even a request to do so. “granted sparingly.” At Tuesday’s meeting of the City Commission, Vice Mayor Len Kreger said that the law on the matter was up for a second reading, which, if filling wetlands is “black and white.” approved by a majority vote, would usually result “The comprehensive plan says you can’t fill in the ordinance being passed and becoming law. wetlands,” Kreger said. “It says you can’t fill wet- However, Ross said he would like the ordinance lands. To me that’s black and white. If we want to to include language that would forbid the grant- change that, we are coming up to (creating) a new ing of a variance to build structures on the city’s comp plan. We can look at that.” oceanfront taller than 35 feet. Ross said one reason he thinks it is best for the BOA member Lynn Williams has been an oppo- City Commission to hear variance requests is so nent of allowing variance requests to go to the City the process is more transparent. Commission instead of the BOA. “I think there is a much more public venue “That you folks, you politicians, should be hear- at City Commission meetings,” Ross said. “The ing a case like this is a mistake in the same way BOA meetings are not publicized as well. They’re that the state legislature defers to the courts on not televised and I think this is an issue that has matters of this sort,” said Williams at the March affected the community for years. It should be a 6 meeting, noting that, in the eight years he has very public thing.” served on the BOA, the body has never approved Ross asked for an amendment to the ordinance the filling of a wetland. currently being considered regarding the height Ross explained that, in order to grant a variance, of residential buildings on oceanfront properties. the BOA hears a report from the city’s Planning “That’s for 800 feet from the ocean, you cannot, Department, which uses six criteria to determine for residential building – there will be no variance if a variance request should be considered for granted for going above 35 feet,” Ross said. “I think approval or not. that’s very important.” Ross said he looked at minutes from BOA meet- The ordinance passed with a unanimous vote. GET BEHIND THE WHEEL ings in 2016 and 2017. 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SUBMITTED PHOTOS Above, West Nassau High School RoboTech Warriors FTC are from left Alex Townsend, James Bryce, Nick Siusta, unnamed, Carlene Tompkins, Matthew Gaus, and Alyha Jeeboo. Left, Fernandina Beach High School RoboPirates FTC are from left Paul Maloy, Aly Akers, Coach Bradley Bean, and Rob Gray.

JUDIE MACKIE/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER The Fernandina Beach arts market will be open Saturday with items like the hand- bags pictured above. Crafts booths at market Saturday JUDIE MACKIE For the News-Leader Above, Hilliard Middle-Senior High School RoboFlashes FTC are from left Christian Cagle, Dusty Williams, and Nicolas Bieker. Tomorrow is the second Saturday of the Right, Yulee High School RoboStingers FTC are from left, back row, Hunter Cravener, Sebastian Colon, Jan Diaz-Sanchez, and Lucas month. This means the Fernandina Beach Mendez, and, front row, Jessie Hanifee, Haili Tyson, Neale Wolski, and Noah Lind. Market Place farmers market will feature nearly 30 arts and craft booths in addition to over 40 tents that are found weekly in the farmers market. You will find the amazing work of local Nassau robotics programs battle opponents seamstresses in the arts market. Look for Suly Sewing to be at the market on F.I.R.S.T. (For the Inspiration and other rookie teams in programming and League teams to tournaments in Jacksonville Saturday with a beautiful selection of practical, Recognition of Science and Technology) is a mechanical design skills. and Orange Park: Callahan, Hilliard, Fernandina well-made, handcrafted handbags and purses. national program designed to provide acces- The North Florida League Championship Beach and Yulee Middle Schools and Bryceville, Sew What, another seamstress, features light- sible and innovative programs to encourage brought the alliance of Yulee High School Hilliard and Wildlight Elementary Schools. weight, Florida fashionable ponchos and ador- and inspire students to pursue opportunities RoboStingers and the West Nassau High School The Fernandina Beach Middle School team, able children’s clothes and accessories. Quilted in science, technology, engineering and math RoboTech Warriors together as they battled ChikHydo, and the Hilliard Middle-Senior High Treasures features homemade quilts, baby quilts, while building self-confidence, knowledge and against the opposing alliance in the last round School team, Flashes, both won their com- and table runners that are exquisitely designed life skills. of the regional competition. While victory sided petitions and will go on to the Regional FLL from high quality fabrics. You will also find pot- This year, Nassau County high school for their opponent’s robot, both teams were win- Championship. tery, fine and whimsical jewelry, cork products, teams have traveled to Jacksonville, Gainesville, ners. The Nassau County School District’s robotics woodworking and more. Pinnacle is a new ven- and Lake City to test their robotic prowess The Connect Award went to the YHS teams are sponsored by the Nassau Education dor in the arts market and they will be sharpen- against other FIRST Tech Challenge teams, RoboStingers, inspired by YHS rookie coach Foundation and other donors. In 2015, the dis- ing your knives, scissors, and tools, while you and both the Hilliard Middle-Senior High Carrie Hensley, and the Inspire Award went trict first competed with a total of five teams. wait. School RoboFlashes, led by Christiana Morgan, to WNHS RoboTech Warriors, led by Coaches This has now increased to a total of 11 robotics The farmers market will feature the weekly and the Fernandina Beach High School Shari Braddock and Karol Siusta. teams, one in each middle and high school, and regulars of fresh-baked breads, seasonal produce, RoboPirates, led by Bradley Bean, smashed Nassau County sent seven FIRST Lego three in elementary schools. flavored popcorn, honey, toffee, beef, shrimp, seafood, salmon, scallops and more. Amelia Naturals is back and Wynn can answer all of your questions about foot reflexology. She brings tins of scented wax designed to be massaged into the feet, and who does love a foot massage? Ally is back with her soy candles. Sold in cute Mason jars, or in containers purchased from local non- profit retailers, this young lady designed Scents Amelia with giving back to the local community in mind. Me, Myself and Pies is also back at the farmers market this week as well as Lulu’s at the Thompson House with their crab cakes and pimento cheese spread. JD Beef is back with beef and pork, and Michelle and Michael are back Above, Bryceville Elementary School Bots FLL are from left, back row, Mrs. Christina Zori, Myles Mullis, Dallas Spurgeon, Hailey with their Lady Bug jams and jellies. Dilmuth, Micaleigh Absher, and Coach Sue Butler, and, front row, Kailey Davis, Sophia Zori, Jaycee Leatherman, and Sayler Are you making home improvements? Are Grigoratos. Right, Callahan Middle School Robo Ramblers FLL are from left Tristen Deditch, Carson Watts, William Califf, Jonah you building a new home? Fernandina Beach and Wollitz, and Lexi Decker. Coach Chad Fencik stands behind his team. the Nassau County building department will have representatives on-site this Saturday to answer questions and provide information about build- ing requirements in our coastal community. The city and county have signed onto the Community Rating System of the NFIP and actions we take together as a community have provided dis- counts on flood insurance. Building responsibly is one of those actions! Lucas Merren will be providing our musical entertainment, and Tobacco Free Nassau is our featured “Booth with a Cause”. Tobacco Free Nassau works to prevent the use of tobacco products, encourage and support tobacco ces- sation, eliminate health hazards of secondhand Above, Fernandina Beach Middle School ChikHydo FLL are from left, back row, Kailey Forell, Garrett Vitori, Jack Romack, Joshua smoke exposure, and decrease the number of Barber, Adrian Duncan, and Mitchell Aarons, and, front row, Coach Joshua Bozeman, Cooper Thompson, Finnegan O’Malley, and deaths related to tobacco use. Ryan Maurer. Right, Hilliard Middle-Senior High School Flashes FLL are from left, back row, Walker Thomas, Coach Kristen ray, The farmers market is open every Saturday Lucas Moore, Austin Dinwiddie, and Devin Sapp, and, front row, Andrew Huber and Stone Dinwiddie. of the year, except for May 5, 2018, during the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival. The arts and craft booths are in the market on the second and fourth Saturdays. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Your well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome. Please keep them on a short leash to avoid trip hazards, and the big dogs need to be careful, too. We don’t want them to knock anyone off their feet or reach onto any of our vendors display tables. Asking to please not allow them to pee on our vendor’s tablecloths or signage should go without asking.

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BY EMILY GOODSON tion, said sea turtle nests are state with 176 loggerhead Tribune & Georgian Staff the primary index for the nests and one green sea turtle A below-average number of health of the population, nest, said Doug Hoffman, a Mosquitoes sea turtles crawled ashore in which shows many peaks and wildlife biologist for Cumber- Georgia during this year’s valleys in its numbers over the land Island National Seashore. hitting hard nesting season, but biologists long term. “The nests were screened to Camden County say long-term numbers are “We don’t get too upset if it’s keep raccoons and hogs out of more important than year-to- a low year or too excited if it’s a them,” he said. “It takes a nest working fast to keep year totals. high year,” Dodd said. 60 days to hatch, typically.” biting bugs at bay. The scientists counted 688 Last year’s nest count totaled Volunteer turtle technicians sea turtle nests along Georgia’s see page 3A 1,400, an increase from the on the island calculated an 83 coast, the third lowest total 1,219 counted in 2005. The percent hatch success rate, since the Department of Natu- number peaked in 2003 with which Hoffman said was ral Resources (DNR) began 1,508 nests, according to remarkable because close to 40 daily monitoring in 1989. The DNR’s Wildlife Resources percent of the nests had to be annual average is 1,023 nests. Division. relocated due to beach erosion Mark Dodd, a senior wildlife Cumberland Island again caused by early-summer SILVER DOLLAR SIZED loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings flap their biologist with the DNR’s way toward the Atlantic Ocean. Turtle technicians on Cumber- played host this season to the land Island counted more than 14,000 hatched eggs during this Nongame Conservation Sec- highest number of nests in the See TURTLES, page 16A È year’s sea turtle season. (Special to the Tribune & Georgian) Rock Shrimp Fest is on Love, comedy style Driver charged with Downtown St. Marys will be buzzing with DUI after accident activity this weekend. BY ASHLEY SMITH sonville, for see pages 7A- 10A Tribune & Georgian Staff treatment. A Kingsland man was Her 11-year- arrested for driving under old great- the influence of alcohol and grandson was causing a serious injury by also trans- vehicle Thursday after his ported to car collided with another Shands, and Pryor vehicle on Kings Bay Road. Skipper’s 6- The other car carried a St. year-old great-grandson was Marys woman and her two treated at Southeast Georgia young great-grandchildren, Health System, Camden Wildcats all of whom were seriously Campus. injured. Pryor was checked by the roll, 50-6 According to the accident emergency medical team on Offense gets back on report, Steven Pryor, 36, was the scene, but did not appear traveling east on Kings Bay to have any injuries. Howev- track in region Road when Florence Skip- er, his blood alcohol level stomping of Groves. per, 68, pulled out in front of was above the legal limit, see page 1B him from Winding Road, and he was arrested. causing the collision. According to the accident Contact reporter Ashley Smith ALSO INSIDE report, Skipper was flown to at (912) 882-4927 or OBITUARIES 2A Shands Hospital, Jack- [email protected] FRED HILL 4A OPINION 4A UPCOMING EVENTS 6A St. Marys defends HOSPITAL 15A TIDE CHART 2B PEOPLE 4B use of student help CLASSIFIEDS 8B BY GREG JONES SCAD students will give them LEGALS 11B Tribune & Georgian Staff several good ideas for free on WEATHER St. Marys planners defend how to improve midtown. having Savannah College of Thornhill also said the gradu- Today: THE CAMDEN COUNTY High School Advanced Drama Class’s production of the campy comedy, Love Comics, went off without a hitch last weekend. The play is set in a late 1950s Art and Design (SCAD) grad- ate students give the depart- Partly cloudy romance comic book. Above, during the song "Four Hearts" are: below from left, Rebekah uate students evaluate mid- ment heads a starting point on 40% chance Martens and Natalie Danna and, standing from left, Griffin Logue, Michael Golden and town instead of a consulting improving the midtown area. of t-storms Ashley Conway. Below, Matt Humphrey and Jamel Booth sing "If You Are a Guy." (Photos firm. “I think it is important for H: 87˚ L: 72˚ special to the Tribune & Georgian/CCHS Drama Boosters) Last month, SCAD students people to understand these are Thursday: came to both Kingsland and graduate students that after Mostly cloudy St. Marys to take a look at the they graduate are credited 30% chance cities and come back on Oct. urban designers,” she said. of t-storms 19 and give their assessments “Last year, when we did our H: 88˚ L: 72˚ on how to improve the munic- downtown, six months later ipalities. St. Marys officials one of the students e-mailed Friday: want residents to know the me a project he worked on as Mostly cloudy graduate students will save tax- an urban planner. These are 30% chance payers a lot of money. not freshmen. These are pro- of t-storms City Manager Bill Shanahan, fessionals whose next job will H: 88˚ L: 71˚ City Planner Roger Weaver be as urban planners.” and Alyce Thornhill, director Thornhill said that, when of the Downtown Develop- Tribune & ment Authority, said the See SCAD, page 16A È Georgian P.O. Box 470, Salvation Army poised St. Marys, Ga. 31558 for grand reopening BY GREG JONES organization remodeled its Volume 104, No. 79 Tribune & Georgian Staff store, which allows for more 28 pages • Two sections The Salvation Army will space to sell items and re- www.tribune-georgian.com have its grand re-opening and painted walls to improve its © 2007, Tribune & Georgian, community awareness cam- look. Community Newspapers Inc. paign from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6. The family store will serve The Salvation Army will free hot dogs and drinks on have a ribbon cutting at 8:30 “One Dollar Saturday,” during a.m. Thursday. On Thursday which everything in the store and Friday, The Salvation will sell for just $1. Army also will have up to 50 percent off items, and draw- Contact reporter Greg Jones ings for prizes that will include at (912) 882-4927 or gift certificates. The charitable [email protected] Friday, March 9, 2018 OPINION News-Leader 7A

The News-Leader is published with pride weekly for the people of Nassau County by Community Newspapers, Inc., Athens, Georgia. We believe that strong newspapers build strong communi- Bullish on growth ties – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and profitable community-oriented newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of eal estate continues to be the to enjoy the ben- professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, quality and hard work. real deal. Like real good. Real efits.” Foy R. Maloy, Publisher Peg Davis, Editor lucrative. Real positive. Even though Robert Fiege, Production Director Michael Miller, Copy Editor Here in Nassau County, U.S. real estate is F l o r i d a ’ s O l d e s t W e e k l y R Angeline Mudd, Business Office Manager beth Jones, Sports Editor Northeast Florida, in the state of on the mend after N e w s p a p e r E s t a b l i s h e d i n 1854 Florida, in most parts of the U.S. The the crash 10 years John Gaddy, Circulation Director proof is in the delicious pudding of ago, new housing The views expressed by the colum- Editorial Board nists and letter writers on this page numbers. starts remain well Foy R. Maloy – [email protected] ~ Peg Davis – [email protected] are their own and do not necessarily Home prices flourished in 2017, below the peak in reflect the views of the newspaper, its rising 5.7 percent across the U.S., 2006. Tom Wood Dink NeSmith owners or employees. according to Zillow. Things were STEVE’S For instance, Chairman President even better in Nassau County, where MARKET housing starts hit home values went up 7.6 percent. PLACE a record of 1.8 Other areas of real estate also million in January thrived, from commercial to retail to 2006, but plum- arian hillips president VIEWPOINT / M P , , industrial. Steve Nicklas meted to 350,000 Nassau Education Support Personnel Association; vice president, FL AFL-CIO And favorable trends appear on by March 2009. the horizon. Most forecasts are for A portfolio manager at John slow, but steady appreciation in prop- Hancock expects housing starts to erty values in 2018 – except in hot continue to ascend, however. Sandy Think about funding for schools markets like Las Vegas and Seattle. Sanders, manager of John Hancock There, values are projected to rise Fundamental Large Cap Core, he definition of education is from doing what is morally right for As an FEA member, NEA, AFT, another 6 to 7 percent. expects housing starts to reach 1.5 “the process or giving system- our students. Not all parents can afford and AFL-CIO member, I work to pro- The blue-sky environment of the million a year in the U.S. atic instruction especially at a to send their child to a private school. tect the working families of the state Southeast is even better. According Nevertheless, there is a hous- school or university.” What is Parents want their children to attend along with my brothers and sisters in to Realtor.com, the Southeast will ing shortage. Zandi estimates there T realize the largest gains, led by is a supply of 1.3 million houses in your definition of education? Were you public schools in their neighborhood, our national affiliates. educated in a public school? What is close to home. In the words of President John F. Nashville with a projected 8 percent the U.S., dwarfed by a 1.6 million your expectation as a citizen? Have you Here in Florida, our elected offi- Kennedy in 1960: “Labor union are increase in home values. Meanwhile, demand. While rising prices can visited a public school? Do you know cials have been working overtime on not narrow, self-seeking groups. They Florida is well represented, with eliminate some buyers, most U.S. what is going on daily? You may not creating bills to dismantle our public have raised wages, shortened hours, Orlando, Lakeland-Winter Haven and consumers are in great shape finan- have children in school, but don’t you schools as we know them. One bill and provided supplemental benefits. Melbourne expected to see 7 percent cially. So they can afford to buy. want children educated with a quality introduced would limit the power of Through collective bargaining and increases. “The consumer’s health is about education? After all, the students fund- school districts to elect the superin- grievance procedures, they have Strong economic growth and an as good as it gets,” says Zandi. ed now will be those making important tendent. This takes the power away brought justice and democracy to the abundant supply of affordable prop- New homes have been sell- decisions in the future. from citizens who have children in our shop floor.” erty are propelling these high-growth ing at a brisk pace. Sales of new Our teachers give instruction and schools. Citizens know what, and who, There are those who want to see markets. Heck, not even Hurricane homes climbed 10 percent last year, administer far too many tests. They is best for our public schools. the unions decertified. For those, my Irma could derail the strong housing to an annualized number of 615,000. stay long after the school day working Florida House Speaker Richard question is: How do you like having demand in the Sunshine State. And Matthew Pointon, property on assignments and grading papers so Corcoran and state Rep. Scott Plakon holidays, wage and hour laws, health The bullish tone to the real estate economist at Capital Economics, is that our students can be successful in have created two very bad bills. The care in the workplace, retirement market has drawn media atten- eyeing another 10-percent increase the outside world. Teachers make the first, HB 25 is the decertification benefits, child labor laws, sick leave, tion. In its cover story on March 3, in sales in 2018. decision to be educators because they bill. Private sector unions that do not 8-hour workdays, protection against Barron’s magazine proclaims: “The Here in Nassau County, want to make a difference in a child’s have 50 percent membership would discrimination? If you have a job you Housing Market’s Rebound is Far Fernandina Beach boasts the high- life. be decertified. The Florida Education enjoy some, if not all, of these ben- from Over.” est home values among the four Our education support profes- Association is the largest union in efits. All of which were collectively The article highlights a multitude towns. The median value of a home sionals deliver students safely to our Florida, representing 140,000 teachers bargained for. The FEA along with our of positive attributes. “Abetted by in Fernandina Beach is $302,000, public schools, make sure the learning and education support professionals. affiliates, the NEA and AFT advocate a robust job market, low interest according to Zillow. Callahan and environment is safe and clean, prepare FEA believes that all children deserve for teachers and education support rates, and beneficial demographics, Yulee are both in the $180,000 range, healthy meals, and assist teachers in a great public education no matter personnel that educate students the nation’s housing market has been with Hilliard a little less. And Zillow giving extra help to those students their race, gender or financial abil- enrolled in public schools here in enjoying a Goldilocks sort of recovery describes the housing market here to who are struggling. It’s not only teach- ity. HB 25 was created to destroy the Florida. We know what children need – neither too cold nor too hot,” the be “very healthy,” with a low number ers that make an impact on a child’s unions. To add insult to injury, a 198- in order to acquire the quality educa- article states. of delinquencies. life. We’ve seen in recent times they page “train bill,” HB 7055, was cre- tion that will make them successful Barron’s cites a strong demand, The county property appraiser has are also willing to lay down their lives ated by Corcoran with the same exact when they graduate. an insufficient inventory and mod- a similar view. On his website, Mike to protect our children. language as HB 25. Why? Because The mission statement for the est price gains as a triumvirate for Hickox depicts a “steady rebound of Funding for public education is they do not want private sector unions Nassau County School District is to sustained housing growth. A caveat the local real estate market.” Last being cut across the nation and this to exist. They are trying to chip away develop each student as an inspired would be an unexpected spike in year marked the fourth year of prop- state. Tax dollars that you, the citizens at our rights to collectively bargain life-long learner and problem solver mortgage rates (impacting the finance erty value increases here (while this pay, are being diverted to fund charter our contracts with our school boards. with the strength of character to serve costs). year will undoubtedly become the and private schools. What you may not The legislators elected to office are to as a productive member of society. It’s Barron’s quotes a Wall Street fifth). realize is that the funds being taken serve the public by representing us time to get back to the basics. Public manager who really likes housing And the total market value of the away to fund these schools can never at the state and national level. They educators are not failing our children; stocks right now. “Housing is in the county is higher than it was 10 years come back to the districts once the should not serve and represent corpo- it’s those in power who are out to third or fourth inning of a nine-inning ago, according to Hickox. That value charter/private school is no longer in rate interests. Most of the very same destroy the very foundations on which game,” says Bill Smead, lead portfolio is now over $11.6 billion – up 6 per- existence. This is wasteful spending of legislators that we elected into office this country was built. Parents, leaders manager of the Smead Value mutual cent year over year. New construc- our taxpayer dollars. Also, these char- were educated in public schools. It’s and those who really believe in great fund. tion has certainly supplemented the ter/private schools are not accountable disheartening that state Rep. Cord public schools need to stand up and While the trends are mostly county’s values. or held to the same standards as our Byrd and state Sen. Aaron Bean voted support us. Please make calls to our positive – area-by-area – there is a Look around you. New construc- public schools. in favor of HB 25 and HB 7055. This is legislators encouraging them to vote sneaky concern that the real estate tion is everywhere – in Callahan, in The truth is, rich corporations have not a Democrat or Republican issue. In no on these bad bills. With patience market has gotten too hot, especially Yulee, on Amelia Island. Residential, their hands in the pockets of our elect- fact, several of our Republican legisla- and forbearance, we can make a dif- with housing. For instance, Javier retail, commercial. This inevitably ed officials. Promises whispered in tors crossed party lines to vote against ference. It just takes you to make that Vivas, the director of economic boosts the economic outlook here. the ears of our legislators divert them these bills. difference. research at Realtor.com, sees hous- And that’s very real. ing prices moderating this year – to Steve Nicklas is a financial adviser closer to 3 percent growth nationally. and a chartered retirement planning However, one prominent econo- counselor for a major U.S. firm who mist sees a demand for less-expen- lives on Amelia Island. He is also an sive homes from first-time buyers award-winning columnist. His busi- stabilizing the marketplace. “The key ness columns appear in several news- is the job market,” says Mark Zandi, papers in North Florida and South chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. Georgia. He has published a book of his “Unemployment is low enough that favorite columns from the last 20 years, everyone is benefiting from the good All About Money. 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VIEWPOINT / Tony Crawford / Fernandina Beach Children are taking on adult responsibility nother mass shooting, another bunch of NRA who are funding their campaigns. kids. They need to be there with them the whole sures really have a negative impact on your life? prayers, another bunch of lit candles on Does it seem odd to anyone that we have time, not only to calm them, but also to be able I would guess that if you are honest with yourself Facebook, and even more politicians try- come to a point where our children have taken to move them, if needed, to a safer place, and not the answer would be no. Will these measures Aing to figure out how to look sympathetic on the responsibility of protecting themselves go to some locked safe to get a gun to stop the guarantee that no mass shooting will ever hap- while not letting the NRA down. because we as a society of adults have failed so shooter. pen? Again, no. I wonder at what point, if any, we will finally miserably? To me this makes all the sense in the You can train someone on the use of firearms, These measures would, however, make it stand up for our children. I have previously writ- world. These kids are fed up. They are scared to but you can’t train them to actually be in the life- much harder for many who shouldn’t have guns ten that, if we as a nation did nothing when our go to school. Many are scared to walk home, or and – death situation of a mass shooting. I doubt to get them. It will make our schools safer. It small kids were slaughtered at Sandy Hook, it play in a park. And many have seen more death if many would have the steadiness of hand to will protect our children more than we have pro- would never get done. I may have been wrong. in their lives than most adults. Does it seem actually hit their target with the first shot. If stu- tected them in the past. It’s factual that after Sandy Hook our elected unreasonable that at some point they feel the dents are running for safety behind the shooter, It will take a few things for any of this to get officials turned a blind eye to the problem. Their need to stand up to those who are charged with how many will be hit by the crossfire? This argu- done. The 18-year-olds will have to take up the heads were once again put into a very dark and protecting them and say enough is enough? ment to arm teachers benefits only the NRA, the slack where we have failed and elect those to warm place to afford them the luxury of not hav- Does anyone reading this think an 18-year-old gun manufacturers, and the cowardly congress- office that think as they do. The adults in the ing to face the real hard choices that needed to be should be able to walk into a store and buy an men who would be dumb enough to support it. room must stand up and understand that what made. Mass shootings have come and gone since assault weapon? I have heard so many ridiculous I am not saying there is a need to change the we are doing now is not working and elect those Sandy Hook and those heads remained buried. descriptions of what the difference is between Second Amendment. I would ask a few simple into office who will make the change. We need The Florida shooting touched off something an automatic weapon, a semi automatic weapon, questions of our Congress. A: Why does an our elected officials to retake control and start that is rather new to any mass shooting we have or an assault weapon. For all the experts that 18-year-old need to be able to buy a military-style doing what we elected them to do and not worry experienced. There is an old saying – “Don’t will argue at length over this, I say: “A rose by weapon? We tell them they can’t buy a beer till about interest groups like the NRA who are buy- poke the bear.” This shooting has not only poked any other name is still a rose.” Roses, however, they are 21, but they can buy a gun? B: Why do ing their vote. I really don’t know if any of this the bear, but it seems to have rattled it to a great didn’t recently kill 17 of our kids. we need military style weapons available at all? will ever get done. Maybe the Congress is just extent. People want to arm our teachers. That is These aren’t hunting weapons; they are designed too corrupt to change. Maybe, just maybe, those The proverbial “bear” appears to be the another ridiculous idea put forth by those who for one thing, and that is to kill as many as fast kids will never forget the sounds of an assault young men and women who are of high school want to continue to enrich the NRA. When a as possible. C: Why can’t we have stronger back- weapon being fired. Maybe they won’t forget the and college age. The system that allows an mass shooting starts in a school, the only respon- ground checks with longer waiting periods? D: screams of their dying classmates. Maybe they 18-year-old to walk into a store and buy a military sibility I want a teacher to have is to get the kids Why can’t we pass a law that states that anyone won’t forget the sight of the blood and the bod- style weapon also allows an 18-year-old to walk to a safe place, not play Wyatt Earp. It is my caught with any illegal weapon will get automatic ies. Maybe they will get enough national support into a voting booth and pull a lever. That, I hope, guess that at the first sound of an assault weapon jail time? from the other young people around the country will become far more problematic for the cowards being rapidly fired the first reaction is panic. A Will any of these measures stop a sportsman to actually make a difference where we have so in Congress than having to confront the dreaded teacher’s first reaction is the protection of her/his from buying a gun? No. Will any of these mea- miserably failed.

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PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER The Nassau County Special Olympics spring games will be held Saturday at Yulee High School. Athletes will gather at 9:30 a.m., with the opening ceremonies scheduled for 9:45 a.m. Yulee High School is located at 85375 Miner Road. Athletes are attempting to qualify for the Area 5 competition April 7 at Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville. The state sum- mer games will be held May 18-19 at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando. Area 5 includes Nassau, Clay, Duval, Flagler, St. Johns and Volusia counties.

PAIR OF WINS FOR PIRATES t TENNIS Lady Pirates top Bishop Snyder BETH JONES well as those who have been a the season, had the lone Pirate News-Leader part of her development. Aspen win against Ponte Vedra (6-2, is an extremely patient player 6-4). William Hererra lost in a The Lady Pirate netters beat who is always focussed and tie-breaker (6-4, 5-7, 7-10). Bishop Snyder on Feb. 22 but thinking on the court; she has “Bryce is still our MVP for were swept by Ponte Vedra on such a wonderful way of chang- the first half of the season for Tuesday. ing up her pace and placing the both his phenomenal play — “The team is doing really winning shot at the appropriate most do not want to get out in well,” said Julie Durr, head times. front of his serve because of girls tennis coach at Fernandina “Aspen is only a ninth-grad- what he puts behind it — as he Beach High School. “We had er who came into the program is undefeated and his amazing a tough match against Ponte ready to contribute as she has attitude and contribution to the Vedra, but the competitive in a big way.” overall spirit of the team,” said nature and spirit of our team Smith played in the No. 1 Mark Durr, head boys tennis really enjoys playing against spot during a junior varsity coach at FBHS. high-quality opponents like tournament at Camden County. “Nathan (Blumberg) always Ponte Vedra.” She won all her matches. has our toughest draw and has Against Bishop Snyder, “But, she always manages been holding his own against Aspen Boler won 8-5 at the No. to come out on top,” Julie Durr the best players in Northeast 1 girls singles spot; Sarah Kelly said. “The doubles of Bocian Florida,” Mark Durr said. “He won 8-2; Brita Bocian was an and Smith are worth coming has such an awesome game 8-0 winner; and Emma Smith out to watch. These girls are so and competitive nature; he is shut out her opponent 8-0. In talented and such a tenacious entertainment every time he is PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER doubles, Kelly and Laura Page team. on the court and is also doing a The Pirates hosted Marist School out of Atlanta on Tuesday and best the visitors 6-2. were 8-1 winners; Bocian and “Our upper classwomen, great job as captain and leading Tripp Vonnoh, above, was on the mound for the Fernandina Beach High School baseball Smith won 8-2. Sarah Kelly and Laura Page, our young team. team. Scotty Rivenbark, below left, with a hit, and Jacob Janzen at the plate, below “Aspen Boler is off to an have been leading the way “Nick Hower is our very right. The Pirates (5-1) run-ruled host Ribault 21-1 Wednesday in a district matchup, amazing start,” Julie Durr said. for Pirate tennis as well this solid No. 2, who has a tremen- and the teams battled again tonight at FBHS. First pitch is at 6 p.m. “She is competing and mostly season. Sarah, our captain, has dous tennis IQ. Nick has that winning against the best play- taken over the leadership posi- wonderful combination of pace ers in the area. Aspen’s game tion and is really helping the and the ability to place his shots went toe-to-toe just this week younger athletes adapt to var- when and where he wants.” with a girl who has already sity tennis at the high school.” The Pirates’ matches with signed a D1 scholarship to play The FBHS boys team also Stanton and Raines had to be tennis. took on Bishop Snyder. Bryce rescheduled. The FBHS boys “Aspen has a beautiful ten- Holwell won 8-2, and Jack host Stanton Wednesday. nis game due to her commit- Curley was an 8-0 winner in Fernandina Beach hosts Yulee ment and love of the sport as singles. Holwell, undefeated on at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday.

t SOFTBALL Lady Hornets blank Ribault 18-0 The Lady Hornets picked her hot hitting,” said Chris run homerun, and Christa up two wins this week, shutting Hicken, head softball coach at Pritchard pitched a one-hitter out Ribault 18-0 on Monday YHS. “Casey Erb, McKenzee for Yulee. and dominating Raines 16-3 on Flowers, Zoe McKendree and “We lost a very disapointing Tuesday. LaFavor all had multiple hits game to Bishop Kenny 8-2,” Faith Nevin got the win this past week.” Hicken said. Monday for the Yulee High The Lady Hornets lost to Yulee and Kenny battled School girls softball team. Baker County 11-5 on Feb. 26. March 1. She gave up two hits. Linzie “We made eight errors and The Lady Hornets travel LaFavor and Kayla Bradberry left too many on base,” Hicken to West Nassau tonight. First both hit grand slam home runs said. pitch is at 7 p.m. for Yulee. The Lady Hornets rebound- Yulee is back home Monday “Against Raines, Kayla ed to beat Terry Parker 15-0 in with Terry Parker at 7 p.m. and Bradberry had a two-run home three innings on Feb. 27. host Hilliard Tuesday at 6:30 run and a double to continue Kaitlyn Miller hit a three- p.m. Saturday’s opening day for Babe Ruth teams Registration has closed for Open registration for the for the senior league is April 7; the 12U and under divisions. 2018 spring season Fernan- the season runs through May Opening day for Fernandina dina Beach Babe Ruth league 18. Beach Babe Ruth’s 12-and- is being held through March 17 Volunteers are needed and under division is slated for for the senior division. Tryouts sponsorship opportunities are Aidan Sweatt scrambles back to first base Tuesday. Kyle Richardson leads off at second Saturday. The season runs are at 6 p.m. March 18, with the available. For information, visit base, right, and later scored for the Pirates. through May 11. draft at 7:30 p.m. Opening day www.FBBRL.com.

SPORTS SHORTS Ride with the Sheriff Hunter safety course bring a pen or pencil and paper. An adult must Sharks open tryout accompany children younger than 16 at all The fourth annual Ride with the Sheriff, to The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation times. The Jacksonville Sharks will hold an open benefit The Arc Nassau, will be held April 14, Commission is offering free hunter safety Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, must player tryout March 10. Registration begins at rain or shine, starting and finishing at The Arc internet-completion courses in nine counties in pass an approved hunter safety course and 8 a.m.; the workout is set to start promptly at 9 Nassau, 86051 Hamilton St. and U.S. 17 in March, including Nassau County. The course is have a hunting license to hunt alone (unsuper- a.m. and will close around noon. Yulee. from 8 a.m. to noon March 10 in Callahan and vised). The FWC course satisfies hunter-safety Complete the 2018 Tryout Packet at jax- Register for the escorted ride online at www. 1-3 p.m. March 10 in Bryceville. training requirements for all other states and sharks.com/team/tryouts. To avoid the walk-in thearcnassau.org or by phone by calling 225- Students who have taken the online course Canadian provinces. registration fee of $80, pre-register online for 9355. and wish to complete the classroom portion Those interested in attending a course can $60. Pre-registration ends today. Late online Pre-registration is $20 per driver, $10 per must bring the online-completion report with register online and obtain information about registration will be accepted March 8-9; the fee passenger. On-site registration is $25 per them. future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/ is $70. driver, $15 per passenger. Check-in begins at 8 All firearms, ammunition and materials HunterSafety or by calling the FWC’s regional The tryout is open to anyone over the age of a.m. Kickstands up at 9:30 a.m. are provided free of charge. Students should office in Lake City at (386) 758-0525. SHORTS Continued on 9A

NEW Sports Fri.indd 1 3/8/18 4:18 PM Friday, March 9, 2018 SPORTS News-Leader 9A SENIOR ALL-STARS SHORTS From 8A Youth lacrosse 18 who has completed high school and is not Amelia Island Nassau County Youth currently under contract with any professional Lacrosse is a developmental youth lacrosse football team. Kickers will not be evaluated at program for boys ages 8-12. Registration is this year’s tryout. now open for the spring season. Visit www.jaxsharks.com/team/tryouts or There are eaching clinics throughout the visit http://bit.ly/opentryoutjacksonville. year. No prior experience or knowledge of the sport is required. The league is completely volunteer-driven and is looking for adult volun- Elm Street Little League teers, with or without experience. Elm Street Little League is holding registra- Register at www.tshq.bluesombrero.com/ tion from 3-5 p.m. Monday through Friday at ameliaislandlax. Email aincyouthlacrosse@ the MLK Recreation Center. Divisions include gmail.com or contact organizer Fred McFarlin minor and major baseball and minor, major at (252) 229-7033 or 277-6702. and senior girls softball. Cost is $80 per child, $20 per additional sibling. Sailing club meets The league is looking for managers, coach- es and board members. For information, con- The Amelia Island Sailing Club meets the tact president Wayne Peterson at 753-1663. first Tuesday of the month at the Kraft Athletic Club at Ten Acres, located off Buccaneer Trail. Social hour starts at 6:30 p.m., followed Katie Ride by a potluck dinner, business meeting and The 14th annual Katie Ride will be April 21, guest speaker presentation. Guests are wel- and registration is open for participants and come. volunteers. Sign up at www.KatieRide.org. The AISC is a great way to meet new This is a Katie Caples Foundation signa- friends who share a love of the water and ture fundraising event, presented by Mayo boating. Current boat ownership or sailing Clinic. It is a fully supported cycling and walk/ skills are not prerequisites to joining. run event for all levels with bike routes of 18, Club activities throughout the year may 34 and 63 miles; an 8K Walk and Fun Run; include day/overnight excursions by water off-road course; and a Sprint Triathlon (300- and/or land, sailboat racing, social activities yard pool swim, 18-mile ride and 5K run). such as tubing, swimming with manatees, pic- SPECIAL Check-in and registration open at 6 a.m. on nics and parties; as well as assisting with local Three seniors from Nassau County were invited to play in the North Florida Senior All- the day of the event, which starts and finishes conservation and environmental efforts in sur- Star Soccer Game at Patton Park in Jacksonville on Sunday. Riley Hammett and Emma at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center in rounding waters. Contact Commodore Tom Smith from Fernandina Beach High School and Dynasty Burchett of Yulee, from left, Fernandina Beach. Maguire at (703) 298-1714 for information. were selected for the game. Burchett and Hammett currently play club soccer for the Florida Blast, and Smith is a former Blast player. The game included players from all over North Florida, including Bolles, Episcopal, St. Johns Country Day and Bishop Kenny. Thirsk scholarship NSFA meets The players were divided into two teams, a light team and a dark team, and Coach Lee The Nassau Sport Fishing Association will The Nassau Sport Fishing Association Burchett of Yulee High School coached the dark team. The game ended in a 3-3 tie. be will be awarding $2,000 scholarships to holds its monthly business meetings on the three worthy graduating seniors attending high second Wednesday of each month. The schools in Nassau County through its Johnny monthly social get-together is held on the Thirsk Memorial Scholarship program. fourth Wednesday of each month. The loca- TEST DRIVE This year, three $1,000 scholarships will be tion for both meetings is Kraft Ten Acres, awarded directly to three outstanding graduat- 961023 Buccaneer Trail, Fernandina Beach. ing high school seniors. All are welcome to attend. This scholarship is a renewable scholar- The Nassau Sport Fishing Association, ship, paid for two consecutive years for a total founded in 1983, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit of $2,000 per recipient. organization created to develop and promote To be eligible for consideration this year, all saltwater fishing in the Nassau County area completed applications, with all required forms while adhering to state, federal and local regu- and information included, must be postmarked lations, to encourage compliance with rules of by April 6. Information, including all neces- water safety by club members and the general sary application forms, selection criteria and public, and to promote youth-related commu- instructions for all submissions, are available nity and other civic-minded activities. SUBMITTED at www.nsfafish.net/page-1774468. Contact President Dennis Burke at (256) Test drive an Alfa Romeo Stelvio, left, or Giulia, right, through the Ride and Drive Contact Michael Castner at 491-6309 or 453-4744 or email [email protected] for infor- Experience at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance today or Saturday. [email protected] for information. mation. Get behind the wheel of an Alfa Romeo at Concours Visit the Alfa Romeo area Italian craftsmanship, class- to experience the perfect leading performance, and state- balance of engineering and of-the-art technology with the emotion through the Ride and Alfa Romeo Giulia receiving Drive Experience during the recognition for Car and Driver’s 2018 Amelia Island Concours “10 Best Cars” list for 2018. d’Elegance at The Ritz-Carlton, The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Amelia Island. Attendees may was awarded “Crossover of test drive or ride in the all-new Texas” and “Luxury Crossover Giulia or Stelvio at the Golf of Texas” and took home “Most Club of Amelia Island entrance Drives” honor from the Texas from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Auto Writers Association. Saturday. Visit www.alfaromeousa. Alfa Romeo is known for com for information.

2018 SCHEDULES

FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL April 6 FERNANDINA 6:30 Varsity Baseball April 9 BISHOP KENNY 6:30 March 9 RIBAULT 6:00 April 10 at Bishop Kenny 6:00 March 14 at West Nassau 6:00 March 15 WEST NASSAU 6:00 YULEE HIGH SCHOOL March 19-23 at Winderemere tourney Varsity Softball March 27 CONIFER, Colo. 6:00 March 9 at West Nassau 7:00 March 28 FLETCHER 6:00 March 12 TERRY PARKER 7:00 March 30 at Camden County 6:00 March 13 HILLIARD 6:30 April 3 TIFT, Ga. 6:00 March 14 BISHOP SNYDER 6:30 April 5 at Atlantic Coast 6:00 March 16 at Nease 7:00 April 6 at Episcopal 7:00 March 23-24 Spruce Creek at Daytona April 9 PAXON 6:00 March 27 at Bishop Kenny 5:00 April 12 RAINES 6:00 March 29 BAKER COUNTY 7:00 April 13 at Raines 6:00 March 30 at Fernandina Beach 6:00 April 19 YULEE 6:00 April 6-7 Doc for LIfe at Ocala April 20 at Yulee 6:30 April 12 at Episcopal 6:00 April 24 at Fleming Island 5:00 April 13 at Bolles 6:00 April 26 HILLIARD (seniors) 7:00 April 17 PAXON 6:30 April 30-May 3 DISTRICT at FBHS April 23-23 District at West Nassau

FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Junior Varsity Baseball Junior Varsity Softball March 12 FIRST COAST 6:00 March 9 at West Nassau 5:00 March 14 WEST NASSAU 6:00 March 12 TERRY PARKER 5:00 March 15 at West Nassau 6:00 March 13 PAXON 5:30 March 19 at Camden County 6:00 March 16 at Nease 5:00 March 27 CONIFER, Colo. 4:00 March 26 at Bishop Kenny 5:00 March 28 at Fletcher 6:00 March 29 at Baker County 5:00 March 30 CAMDEN 6:00 April 6-7 Doc for Life at Ocala April 5 ATLANTIC COAST 6:00 April 6 at Yulee 6:00 YULEE HIGH SCHOOL April 9 PAXON 4:00 Track & Field April 12 at Episcopal 6:00 March 13 HOME MEET 2 4:00

FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Tennis Track & Field March 13 YULEE 3:45 March 13 at Yulee 3:30 March 27 BISHOP KENNY 3:45 March 27 County at Hilliard 2:45 March 29 WEST NASSAU 3:45 April 4 Sprint/field meets at Bolles April 17-13 DISTRICT at FBHS 8:00 April 11 or 12 District April 25 Region FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL May 4-5 State at UNF Softball March 13 BISHOP KENNY 6:00 YULEE HIGH SCHOOL March 14 at Andrew Jackson 6:00 Weightlifting March 15 RAINES* 5:00 March 14 District at Bolles 12:00 March 29 at Ribault 5:00 March 30 YULEE 6:00 YULEE MIDDLE SCHOOL April 2 LEE 5:00 Softball April 4 FIRST COAST 6:00 March 9 CAMDEN COUNTY 4:00 April 6 at Terry Parker 6:00 March 13 Semifinals at Hilliard April 10 BISHOP SNYDER 6:00 March 15 Finals at Hiliard 6:00 April 11 JACKSON 6:00 April 12 at St. Johns Country 4:30 YULEE MIDDLE SCHOOL April 16 ED WHITE (seniors) 6:00 Baseball April 18 at Sandalwood 5:30 March 14 at Bolles 5:00 April 20 at Lee 5:00 March 15 at Fernandina 6:00 April 23-26 District at West Nassau March 26 CAMDEN COUNTY 5:00 * District March 27 at St. Marys 4:00 March 28 CALLAHAN 5:00 YULEE HIGH SCHOOL March 30 HILLIARD 6:00 Varsity Baseball April 3 Semifinals at Hilliard 5/7:00 March 9 CREEKSIDE 7:00 April 5 Finals at Yulee 6:00 March 13 at Oakleaf 4:00 March 15 at Hilliard 7:00 YULEE MIDDLE SCHOOL March 19 CLAY COUNTY 6:00 Track and Field March 20 at Camden 6:00 March 12 COUNTY 4:00 March 21 RIBAULT* 6:00 March 22 at Ribault* 5:30 FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL March 30 at Suwannee 7:00 Tennis April 2 COOK COUNTY, Ga. 6:00 March 12 EPISCOPAL 4:00 April 3 TIFT COUNTY, Ga. 6:00 March 15 at Episcopal 4:00 April 4 ARCHER, Ga. 4:00 March 29 PROVIDENCE 4:00 April 11 at Bishop Kenny* 6:00 April 2 at Providence 4:00 April 12 BISHOP KENNY* 6:30 April 16 at Episcopal 6:30 FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL April 19 at Fernandina Beach* 6:00 Baseball April 20 FERNANDINA BEACH* 6:30 March 13 HILLIARD 6:00 April 23 ATLANTIC COAST 6:00 March 15 YULEE 6:00 April 24 at Bolles 6:30 April 3 County semis at Hilliard 5/7:00 May 1-5 District April 5 Finals at Yulee 6:00 * District YULEE HIGH SCHOOL FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL Junior Varsity Baseball Softball March 12 CAMDEN COUNTY 6:30 March 9 ST. MARYS 4:00 March 14 at Camden County 5:30 March 12 at Camden 4:00 March 16 CLAY COUNTY 6:30 March 13 County semis, Hilliard 5:30/6:30 March 19 at Bolles 6:30 March 15 Finals at Hilliard 6:00 March 23 EPISCOPAL 6:00 March 27 at West Nassau 6:00 FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL March 29 CONIFER, Colo. 6:30 Track April 2 at Atlantic Coast 6:00 March 12 County at Yulee 4:00 April 3 at Creekside 6:00

NEW Sports Fri.indd 2 3/8/18 4:19 PM 10A FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 SPORTS News-Leader TIGERS, TINY TIGERS PROMOTED Raskin crowned queen for March The Fernandina Beach Women’s Association held its March Queen of Tees tourna- ment on Tuesday. Sue Raskin was crowned the March queen. In flight A, Kathleen Walker took first place low gross. First place low net went to Terri Wright; there was a tie for second low net between Donna Dandurand and Julie Henlser. In flight B, low gross went Raskin Meadows to Betsy Montgomery, first low net to Mary Ann Schroeder and second low net went to Pam ticipants. The players had to Stenson. contend with some chilly and In Flight C, low gross went often windy weather, but all to Raskin. First low net went to enjoyed their matches even if Jayne Paige, and second low net a little inclement weather was was awarded to Carol Minogue. involved. The two players left stand- ing to face each other were Meadows wins Nancy Meadows and Pam The Fernandina Beach Stenson. They played their Women’s Golf Association match on Wednesday, and they recently completed its Match not only battled each other, but SUBMITTED PHOTOS Play Tournament for the 2017- the wind as well. Pak’s Karate Academy of Fernandina Beach held its quarterly belt promotions for Tiny Tigers and Tigers on March 18 season. The tournament After both players played a 2. Students were quizzed on life skills comprehension in order to be eligible for promotion. On promotion day, students spanned about four weeks and great match, Meadows came demonstrated required techniques and broke boards. Pictured with the students who were promoted are black belts, included more than 20 par- out the winner. instructors and senior master instructors Bryan and Carolyn Peeples. Tiny Tigers, above, include Patrick Anderson, Joseph Palmer, Matthew Godek, Amelia Cabrera, James Coyle, Everett Ellis, Ryland Debrand, Mika Hamzian, Kolton Deringer, Leona Haynes, Conner Hall, Andrew Wiest, Victoria Miranda and Bryson Roth. RECREATION ROUNDUP

FERNANDINA BEACH city. PARKS & RECREATION YOUTH TEAM DEPARTMENT VOLLEYBALL at Peck Gym RECREATION ROUNDUP Tuesdays and Fridays 3-6 Visit www.fbfl.us for infor- p.m. for school and club mation. teams. Players must have SPORTS/FITNESS adult coach or adult super- PICK-UP BASKETBALL vision. Call at 24 hours in FOR HOME-SCHOOLERS advance to reserve courts, at Peck Gym. Instructor Jeff 310-3353. Fee is $2/day city Weisfeld will teach basic resident, $5 non-city. skills, rules, terminology, OPEN ADULT INDOOR sportsmanship and team- SOCCER at Peck Gym work along with exercise and Wednesdays 5:30-8 p.m. hydration principles. Boys and Informal team games. Ages girls ages 4-18. Winter/spring 16 and up (ages 16 and 17 session through April 18 on must have parental consent Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. form signed by parents and (no program today). Cost is notarized before participat- $2/student per day city resi- ing). Fees are $2 city resi- dents, $5 non-city. Contact dents, $5 non-city residents. Weisfeld at 310-3354 or jwe- OPEN BASKETBALL [email protected]. at Peck Gym Monday and OPEN ADULT Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. VOLLEYBALL at Peck Gym (court closes at 5:30 p.m. for 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays and adult leagues in winter and Fridays. Informal games on summer); Wednesday 11 a.m. two courts. Teams selected to 5:15 p.m.; and Tuesday each night. Ages 16 and up and Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., (ages 16 and 17 must have based on court availability. parental consent form signed Persons under the age of Tigers include Colton Cayless, Aiden Cook, Lila Trammell, Drake Adams, Aaron Sutterby, Colin Lipscomb, Declan by parents and notarized 16 must be accompanied by Ellis, Elaina Mersereau, Catherine Dillard, Oliver Poynter, Pax Poynter, Zach Bietenholz, Sophie Kluessner, Hudson before participating). Fee are adults age 18 or older. Photo Weller, Michael Tarzia, Skyler Starrett, Michael Wilcox, Sam Genovese, Jack Heymann and Mason Crews. $2/day city resident, $5 non- identification required. BUSINESS 2018 DIRECTORY Be sure your business is listed in the News-Leader’s 2018 local Business Directory published March 30, 2018.

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NEW Sports Fri.indd 3 3/8/18 4:19 PM SUDOKU ~ OUT AND ABOUT THIS WEEKEND ~ RELIGION CLASSIFIEDS

FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 NEWS-LEADER / FERNANDINA BEACH, FL Island welcomes classic car enthusiasts for 23nd annual Concours dʼElegance

The 23rd annual Concours d’Elegance will celebrate the Jaguar E-Type.

or classic car enthusiasts, this weekend’s Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance is springtime’s signature automotive event. FTwo-time winner of the prestigious International Historic Motoring Awards, “The Amelia” features more than 300 rare vehicles from seldom-seen private collections around the world at The Golf Club of Amelia Island and The Ritz- Carlton, Amelia Island. Now in its third decade, it has become the centerpiece of an island-wide cel- ebration known as Amelia Concours Week. You can find a calendar of events on 4B with full details available at ameliaconcours.org/shop/events. In addition, events, activities and special offers from many of the island’s award-winning hotels, resorts and inns can be found at AmeliaConcoursWeek. com. The 2018 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance will honor two-time Formula One World Championship and Indianapolis 500 winner Emerson Fittipaldi and celebrate the Jaguar E-Type and Porsche Carrera, along with cars of Martini Racing, Ferrari Daytona’s 50th anniversary class, CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE/SPECIAL pioneers of electric cars, and more. In addition, the Formula One World Championship weekend includes an assortment of live and silent and Indianapolis 500 winner Emerson auctions, ride and drive experiences, road tours, Fittipaldi, above, will be honored during seminars, luxury car displays, automobilia vendors, the Concours d’Elegance, which has been and gala dinners and cocktail receptions. moved to Saturday because of weather. Tony Curtis appears with his Jaguar CONCOURS Continued on 4B E-Type, left. Exotic Italian motorcycles ride into Concours The 23rd annual Amelia Concours will celebrate the creation of the Super Bike cat- egory by honoring the Italian marques that began it all. The prewar classics of Moto Guzzi and Benelli were joined by Italy’s postwar powerhouses Laverda, Ducati, and, of course, the hyper-exotic, 75-time World Champion MV Agusta in the pantheon of Italian exotics. Long before the label “Super Bike” was coined, Italian motorcycles won the great Isle 1974 Ducati 750SS. of Man Tourist Trophy – the “TT,” motorcycling’s most classic in 1935 and launched a Agusta have been selected famous, evocative, romantic tradition. to make the ultimate fantasy and dangerous road race – a A fleet of 13 exotic Italian collection for the 23rd Amelia disproportionate 47 times. motorcycles, covering a quarter Island Concours d’Elegance’s BARBER VINTAGE MOTORSPORTS MUSEUM/SPECIAL Moto Guzzi was the first Italian century, from Benelli, Ducati, Paul Teutul Jr. rides one of his custom motorcycles during the 2017 Amelia Island motorcycle to win the island Laverda, Moto Guzzi and MV CYCLES Continued on 4B Concours d’Elegance.

ON & OFF THE ISLAND ‘FLY BY NIGHT’ students and are available by visiting ameliacom- ent the awarding-winning munitytheatre.org or by calling 261-6749. Off-Broadway production of Amelia Community Theatre will begin a run Nunsense in March. The show this weekend of the whim- TALL SHIP IN JAX takes place in a Mount St. Helen sical new musical Fly By The 200-foot tall ship SSV Oliver Hazard school gymnasium where the Night, a story about two Perry will be docked at 100 E. Coastline Dr. in five wonderful but wacky tradi- charming sisters and a Jacksonville over the weekend as part of its two- tional sisters are trying to raise luckless sandwich maker week journey between Florida and Charleston, money for the burial of their discovering love and S.C. The ship is serving as a four-week MAMA fellow sisters who died at the hands of their cook, hope. Set during the time “Mariner Boot Camp” for teens who will earn at Sister Julia. The run of the show is March 9-10 and of the 1965 blackout in New York, it’s a dark comic least 160 hours of hands-on experience at sea. 16-17 at 7:30 p.m. and March 11 and 18 at 2:30 p.m. rock fable. Performances are on ACT’s Studio 209 Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and stage at 8 p.m. March 9-10 and 15-17 and at 2 p.m. ‘NUNSENSE’ are currently available online ameliamusicalplay- March 11. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for The Amelia Musical Playhouse will pres- house.com or by phone 277-3455.

NL 6 col. Fri. 03.09 .indd 13 3/8/18 10:40 AM 2B Friday, March 9, 2018 LEISURE News-Leader Out and About FBMS performing arts fundraiser The performing arts in Fernandina Beach have devel- THIS WEEK be checked out by calling 261- oped a rich history and continue 6749. For information, visit to be a thriving area due to the Walkin’ Nassau will hold ameliacommunitytheatre.org. generosity of the community, a walk at 10 a.m. March 10. but around the country public Participants should meet at the The Newcomers Club schools constantly face uphill Main Beach parking lot near of Amelia Island will host its battles to pay for the rights, the skateboard area and will monthly coffee on Tuesday, costumes, and sets for plays proceed down Atlantic Avenue March 13 at 10:30 a.m. and musicals which start at and around the neighborhood Women interested in joining thousands of dollars per show. up to the lighthouse before the club who reside in Nassau In order to grow the returning to Main Beach. Note: County (no matter how long Fernandina Beach Middle There will be a few hills. they have lived there) are School drama program, drama welcome to attend. For further teacher Matthew Eldridge- The American Legion information contact Coffees@ Bratsch has undertaken a Auxiliary will host a Swedish NewcomersAmelia.org. fundraising plan to help raise meatball dinner from 5 to 7 needed funds. With future plans p.m. Saturday. The meal will Ballroom On Amelia at the school including annual include Swedish meatballs, offers Two for Tuesday plays and musicals starting next pasta, salad, roll and des- group classes with Salsa at year, he wants the school’s A tenor, Eldridge-Bratsch While the concert is free, dona- Middle School, Attn: Matthew sert for a $10 donation. The 7 p.m. followed by Waltz at 8 drama program to eventually will be accompanied by tions will be accepted and 100 Eldridge-Bratsch, 315 Citrona American Legion is located at p.m. Tuesday classes are $10 contribute toward the mainte- Solomon Johnson to provide percent of the proceeds will Drive, Fernandina Beach, FL 626 S. Third St. in Fernandina per person or both for $15. nance and improvements need- “An Evening of Musical be used by the FBMS drama 32034. Beach. Latin in Motion fitness class ed for the FBMS auditorium to Theatre” at 6 p.m. March 11 in program. You can also contrib- are at 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays. provide students and the com- the auditorium at FBMS. The If you cannot attend but ute online by visiting Amelia Community A dance workshop is offered munity with a quality space for music will range from West Side would like to donate, send con- Facebook at facebook.com/ Theatre will begin a run this from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. events and shows. Story to Dear Evan Hansen. tributions to Fernandina Beach donate/597728553952333. weekend of the whimsical Wednesday and Thursday new musical Fly By Night, classes are $10 per person. a story about two charming A Friday Night Dance Party sisters and a luckless sand- will be held from 8 to 10 p.m. travels thousands of miles clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. p.m. on March 26 and April 23. online to artamelia.com. wich maker discovering love March 23. Doors open at 7:45 each year presenting a variety March 19. County residents This series of lectures is free and hope. Set during the time p.m. Admission will be $10 of music to audiences world- may bring plant samples to the public, and registration Tickets for the Fernan- of the 1965 blackout in New cash at the door. Ballroom wide. To request tickets for this showing landscape prob- is encouraged. Light refresh- dina Beach High School York, it’s a dark comic rock On Amelia is at 1897 Island free performance, call 904- lems to the Yulee Extension ments and beverages will be Prom scheduled for 7 to 11 fable. Performances are on Walkway at RAD Studios. 355-2787 or visit the Florida office on Pages Dairy Road. served at no additional charge. p.m. Saturday, April 14, at the ACT’s Studio 209 stage at 8 Neither a partner nor a reser- Theatre box office. Tickets are Problems will be identified and For information, contact Amber Golf Club of Amelia Island, p.m. March 9-10 and 15-17 vation is required. For infor- limited to four per order. solutions offered for correction. Sesnick at 899-6034 or asesn- located at 4700 Amelia Island and at 2 p.m. March 11. mation, call 624-0886 or visit There is no fee for this service. [email protected]. Parkway in Fernandina Beach, Tickets are $20 for adults and ballroomonamelia.com or the The Nassau Humane For more information, call the are now on sale. Tickets are $15 for students and are avail- Ballroom on Amelia Facebook Society will host a spring Extension office at 530-6353. Kristy Woodson Harvey, available for $100. Tickets able by visiting ameliacom- page. fashion show at 6 p.m. Master Gardeners are on author of The Secret to for guests will be available munitytheatre.org or by calling Thursday, March 15, at its phone duty Fridays from 10 Southern Charm, the latest beginning in February and will 261-6749. Register with the Amelia Second Chance resale store, a.m. until 2 p.m. at 530-6350 novel in her Peachtree Bluff also cost $100. Tickets can Island Quilt Guild for a full- located at 1002 S. 14th St. in (press “1” for Yulee office). series, will appear at an author be purchased in the FBHS The Amelia Musical day workshop with Mary Kerr, Fernandina Beach. The annual event at 6:30 p.m. April 9 at cafeteria during Anchor Hour Playhouse will present an American Quilt Society event is free and will show- A reunion for students the Fernandina Beach Branch on Thursdays. Prom contracts the awarding-winning Off- award winning quilter, on case fashion finds from the who attended Yulee High Library. The Peachtree Bluff must be signed before tickets Broadway production of Wednesday, March 14. Her new Second Chance Closet School from 1939 to 1965 series chronicles the jour- can be purchased and juniors Nunsense in March. The workshop, “A Wonky Star: clothing resale store just a will be held on March 24 at neys of three sisters and their and seniors must fill out a show takes place in a Mount Improve with a Vintage Twist,” few steps away. Fashions for the home of Richard Wilson mother – and a secret from guest form when purchasing a St. Helen school gymnasium will allow quilters of all skill both women and men will be in north Jacksonville. A social their past that has the potential ticket for a non-FBHS student. where the five wonderful but levels to embrace the magic featured this year, all at bar- hour will begin at 11:30 a.m. to tear them apart and reshape wacky traditional sisters are of combining vintage quilts gain prices. Items will include and lunch will be served at their very definition of what The Amelia Knitting Club trying to raise money for the and fabrics with a modern everything from casual beach- 12:30 p.m. Ticket cost is $20 it means to be a family. The meets from 3 to 5 p.m. on the burial of their fellow sisters aesthetic look. Participants will wear to a wedding gown. per person and tickets are Secret to Southern Charm is first Thursday of each month who died at the hands of their work with vintage textiles to Refreshments will be served available by mail from Dalia told in alternative perspec- at the BuyGO store on South cook, Sister Julia. The run of create a wonky star with lots of and adoptable pets from the Talbird, 86630 Pages Dairy tives between middle sister Eighth Street. the show is March 9-10 and negative space for a modern NHS shelter will be on-hand. Road, Yulee, FL 32097. Sloane and her mother as they Kings Bay RC Modelers, 16-17 at 7:30 p.m. and March quilting design. The workshop Both stores will be open after For more information, call take their own leaps of faith established in 1989, is located 11 and 18 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets is full of tips for working with the show until 8 p.m. for con- 255-5718. This reunion is for to chase their biggest dreams at the intersection of Clark’s are $20 for adults and $15 vintage fragments and ways venient shopping. All profits any student who attended and face their biggest fears. Bluff Road and Oakwell Road for students and are currently to showcase these treasure from both stores benefit the Yulee High School during any in Kingsland, Georgia. We are available online ameliamusi- pieces. Ms. Kerr’s work is cur- Nassau Humane Society of the above-mentioned years. Cummer Amelia’s fourth a small Club with excellent calplayhouse.com or by phone rently featured at the National and its life-saving mission for annual Garden Walk at the facilities, consisting of friendly 277-3455. Quilt Museum in Paduca, Ky. homeless animals. The American Legion Amelia Island Plantation will people passionate about our A video of her museum work is Riders steak dinner will be take place 1 to 4 p.m. April 6. hobby. We welcome pilots NEXT WEEK on the Guild’s Facebook page, The Amelia Island from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, The event includes a walking of all experience levels. To Quilters by The Sea. Students Museum of History will host March 24. For $12, you tour of four home gardens learn more please visit bit. Amelia Community are encouraged to bring their its next 3rd on 3rd Street receive a N.Y. strip cooked with art demonstrations, live ly/2xDcFBd. Theatre will hold auditions own blocks, fragments, and presentation at 6 p.m. March to order with a baked potato, music and refreshments. A for The Phantom Tollbooth at textiles, or they may purchase 16 with special guest Richard salad, corn and a roll. Dinners Garden Market located near ACBL Duplicate Bridge, 6 p.m. March 12 at 209 Cedar a kit of their choice in class. Doster, author of the novel are open to the public. The the Amelia Island Plantation Peck Center, 516 S. 10th St., St. The cast will be comprised Finished sizes will vary. The Safe at Home. He will deliver a Legion is located at 626 S. Shops will be offered from 11 Fernandina Beach. Amelia of up to 19 adults and older workshop will run from 9 a.m. presentation on the Integration Third St. in Fernandina Beach. a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets pur- Island Duplicate Bridge Club teens playing 40 different char- to 3 p.m. and cost $35 mem- of Minor League Baseball in chased in advance are $20 for hosts the only sanctioned acters. This classic children’s bers and $40 non-members. the South and explore what life Live Ink Theatre will Cummer Museum members ACBL duplicate bridge games story, based on the book by Space is limited and pre-regis- was like for African-American present a staged reading of and $30 for non-members. on the island. Monday, 1 Norton Juster, is intended tration required by contacting ball players before and after Looking For Normal by Emmy Tickets purchased the day of p.m.; Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.; for young audiences, with [email protected]. A sup- the 1954 Brown vs. Board of Award winner Jane Anderson the event will be $40. For infor- Thursday, 1 p.m. For informa- performances between May ply list will be provided upon Education ruling. at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March mation, contact Wendy Mayle tion, contact fredstokes50@ 18-26 on ACT’s Studio 209 completed registration. For Playing in small ballparks 24, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at 899-6007 or wmayle@cum- gmail.com or (770) 616-7664. stage. In the play, Milo sets more information, visit aiquil- with little separation from the March 25. Jointly directed by mermuseum.org. off on a grand adventure to ters.com. crowds, these players could Ron Kurtz and Sinda Nichols, Bingo is played every rescue the princesses Rhyme expect little official protection the show will be performed ONGOING Thursday at American and Reason, who have been The United States Army or media coverage. Against by Susan Joline, Joseph Legion Post 54, 626 S. Third banished because the King of Field Band will perform the backdrop of the civil rights Stearman, Doug McDowell, Local artist Kathy Maurer St. The public is invited to Dictionopolis and the King of Wednesday, March 14, at 7:30 movement, cooperation and Fran Hindsley, Ron Kurtz, is accepting a limited num- play in the smoke-free meeting Digitopolis have an ongoing p.m. at the Florida Theatre in respect on the field between Loran Tyler, Sue Wiener, ber of new students into her hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., argument on whether words or Jacksonville. As the premier athletes of different races Zachary Martin and Carey basic acrylic painting class on and early bird games begin numbers are more important. touring musical representative became an example for the Dresser. In its third season, Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 at 6:05 p.m. Regular session, The show will be directed by for the United States Army, segregated South – and for Live Ink Theatre is thrilled to p.m. The cost is $30 per class. which consists of nine games Linda McClane. Scripts may this acclaimed organization the entire country – to fol- be performing at the brand Call 261-8276 for supplies for $20, begins at 6:30 p.m. low. This program is free for new Story & Song Bookstore needed and space availability. All games have cash prizes, museum members with a Bistro, located at 1430 Park Maurer has been teaching and proceeds are donated suggested donation of $5 for Ave. in Fernandina Beach. acrylics for 11 years and lived to help veterans, children and non-members. Seating is first- There will be a brief discussion in Fernandina for 38 years. the community. You must be come, first-served. following each performance. 18 to be in the hall during play. For more information, Tickets are $10 and can be The Plantation Artists Call 261-7900. contact Gray at 261-7378, purchased online atliveinkthe- Guild & Gallery show ext. 102, or gray@ameliamu- atre.com or reservations can themed, “Hearts & Flowers,” Lions Club bingo, every seum.org. The Amelia Island by made by calling 206-7746. will be on view through April. Thursday and Sunday, Yulee Museum of History is at 233 S. A different artist will be on duty Lions Club Bingo Hall. Doors Third St. in Fernandina Beach. The Cummer Museum of each day, and you will be able open at 4 p.m., warm-ups Art & Gardens, in collabora- to view a variety of artwork at 5:15 p.m. Early birds UPCOMING tion with Cummer Amelia, will by local artists. The gallery is play at 5:45 p.m. with the present “An Afternoon of Art: open daily and located at 94 regular program at 6:30 p.m. UF/IFAS Nassau Lecture Series” in partnership Amelia Village Circle in the Participants must be 18 years Extension Director Rebecca with the Fernandina Beach Omni Spa & Shops. For infor- old; minimum purchase $15. Jordi will conduct a plant Branch Library from 2 to 4 mation, call 432-1750 or go Information, 708-2591.

TALBOT ISLAND PARKS March Programs vations are necessary and the program A1A North. No reservations are neces- is free with regular park admission of $3 sary and the program is free with $3 per The Florida Department of Environ- per vehicle. vehicle park admission. mental Protection’s Talbot Islands State ••• Parks invite visitors to explore the area’s Talbot Critters The Florida Park Service is dedicated natural environment throughout the Little Talbot Island State Park to providing programs that are acces- month of March. Visitors will have the Saturday, March 10, at 2 p.m. sible to all. Persons with special needs chance to discover the importance of Join a park ranger to learn about the that may limit participation or enjoyment the wildlife and vegetation that is part of common wildlife species that inhabit the of any program should advise the park in North Florida’s barrier islands. Below are natural communities of the undeveloped advance so assistance with reasonable the details of the March program. barrier islands of northeast Florida. This accommodations can be provided. program will take place at pavilion No. 3 For additional information on any Nature Photography at the North Beach parking area at Little of these programs, contact the Talbot Big Talbot Island State Park Talbot Island State Park. No reserva- Islands Ranger Station at 251-2320. For Saturday, March 10, at 10 a.m. tions are necessary and the program is more information about Florida State Fill in the squares so Join a professional photographer with free with $5 per vehicle park admission. Parks, visit floridastateparks.org/park/ over 30 years of experience to capture Little-Talbot-Island. The above events that each row, column the beauty of Boneyard Beach on film. Discover Blackrock Beach will take place at the following locations: and 3-by-3 box Learn how to see the photo before you Big Talbot Island State Park • March 10: Bluffs Parking & Pavilion contain the numbers shoot. The idea is to give photographers Saturday, March 17, at 2 p.m. Area, Big Talbot Island State Park, S.R. more confidence in using their camera, Join a park ranger for a walk on a A1A North, Jacksonville. 1 through 9. Solution teaching visualization of the photo and unique shoreline as they explain the • March 10: Pavilion No. 3, North will appear in the composition tips. This class is for begin- importance of undeveloped beach Beach Parking Area, Little Talbot Island ning to intermediate photographers of habitat and describe the wildlife that State Park, 12157 Heckscher Drive, Wednesday all ages with camera phones to single lives there. Participants are encour- Jacksonville. B-section. lens reflex. The program will take place aged to bring bug spray, sunscreen • March 17: Blackrock Trailhead starting at the Bluffs parking area and and bottled water. The hike will begin at Parking Area, Big Talbot Island State Wednesday, March 7 pavilions on Big Talbot Island. No reser- the Blackrock trailhead parking area on Park, S.R. A1A North, Jacksonville. Solution

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On the second Saturday of each month, galleries and several retail businesses in Fernandina Beach’s Historic Downtown host Artrageous Artwalk, a self- guided tour of art produced by local artists. Generally, the hours of the event are 5 to 8 p.m. but may vary from location to location. Residents and visitors to the area can enjoy various types of art and meet a few of the artists at some of the participating galleries and stores. Media used by the artists can vary between photography, pottery, copper, metal, fused, as well as stained glass, watercolors, acrylics, oils, batik and more. The photos here represent some of the art on display this month. Here is some of the artwork that will be on display this weekend.

Fern and Dina’s Artist Charli Voll Leniston has challenged Gallery is hosting boundaries for as long as she can remember – not Gabrielle Gould as its by intention or design; it just comes naturally. First guest artist this month there were geographical boundaries to be explored. during Artwalk. A mem- Before arriving in Fernandina Beach, the Brooklyn, ber of the American Craft N.Y. native lived in Europe and the Mediterranean. Council, Gould will have a Then there are the creative thresholds she has trunk show of her handmade crossed. She has thrown pottery in France, welded jewelry beginning at 3 p.m. steel sculptures in Arizona, and painted bold acrylic Saturday. “Inspired partly by abstractions in Spain. Painting became her primary the ornamentation of indigenous people, my use of feathers medium as much for practical reasons as artistic is comparable to today’s prevalent use of gemstones. The zeal. “I could take paintings with me. They traveled color, texture and size of each of the feathers is carefully better and gave me a sense of permanence in a tran- considered when I create a one-of-a-kind feather neckpiece. The time-consuming process of organiz- sitory life,” she explained. ing, trimming, and lastly hand-wrapping the feathers onto the Now it’s her paintings that challenge boundaries. neckpiece is a small part of a fulfilling endeavor. By fabricat- Her style might be described as abstract expres- ing in silver and gold, I create an ‘armature’ upon which I add sionism, but says Leniston, “Painting is about dis- feathers. These metal forms are linked, strung and/or woven covery for me. I never know where a painting will to allow movement with the body – my goal being to create a take me.” She likens the process to putting together textile-like feel,” Gould said about her work. “My figurative pieces of a puzzle. Starting with a color or shape that bird imagery is also from the southern landscape – mainly appeals to her, she builds from there. Only when coastal Florida. Each bird pin is based upon a species com- the painting is finished does she recognize bits of mon to this area. Like the feather pieces, all of the birds are places, experiences and emotions from her personal made in silver, yet I often add high karat gold, feathers, and even oxidization to them.” life. And she is fine with observers having their own interpretations of her art. Leniston, artist of the month at The Blue Door 2nd Story Gallery & Gallery, currently has a new collection of works on display, the “Been Around the World” collec- Studios is celebrating the tion. The new collection takes inspiration from places and maps rather than the familiar botanicals 2018 Amelia Island Concours and female figures of her other recent works. What has not changed is her free spirited, adven- d’Elegance and Artwalk with turous approach to painting and passion for bold color. The gallery is located at 205 Centre St. in a presentation of artist Craig Fernandina Beach. For more information, call 491-7733. Impink’s “Motor Heads” Collection. The collection fea- tures whimsical acrylic portraits of famous racecar drivers and auto engineers Barney Oldfield, The Island Art Association will be open to Stirling Moss, Enzo Ferrari, Karl welcome you until 8 p.m. during Artwalk. Over 45 Benz, and Dr. Ferdinand Porsche. inspired local artists display and sell their Also featured this month are work in the IAA gallery, located at 18 N. enticing oils by Ned Flemming Second St. in Fernandina Beach. IAA’s and Ana Companion, dramatic Artist of the Month is Milt Shirley, photography by Pam Vieser, and who has perfected his exquisite, serene abstract acrylics and landscapes Carol Winner Artist Gallery will marsh scenes over the years. As Shirley by artists Lois Grunder, Lorraine be showing new oil paintings of local is fond of saying, “Buy now before I Kilmer, and Cindy Kurth. 2nd landscapes during the Art Walk, become famous.” Featured in the south Story Gallery & Studios is where including, North Beach Path. Also on gallery is the annual member Nouveau the local art is. We are pleased to view are mixed media sculpture, jewelry Art show titled “A Splash of Color.” The invite you to join us for a glass of and handbags. The gallery is located at member show is during March only. A wine, a light snack, inspiring art, 218B Ash St. and is open every day from reception and awards will take place from and beautiful views of downtown 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, 5-7 p.m. during Artwalk. IAA bi-monthly Fernandina Beach. The gallery is call 583-4676. Nouveau Art Shows will resume in April. located at 5 S. Second St. For more information about participating in Nouveau Art, visit islandart.org.

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• General Admission Children under 12: Concours and More admitted free with paying adult ticket. • $225 per person. • Active Duty Military and immediate family: • Includes General Admission ticket with Schedule of Events $50 with Active Duty ID available on site only. early entry (8:30 a.m.), event poster and lunch • General Admission with early entry (8:30 inside The Ritz-Carlton. a.m.): $150; limited quantities, must be pur- • Limited availability, must be purchased in Concours d’Elegance issued this late-breaking news release chased in advance. advance. regarding the weekend’s schedule: Even in the best case scenario, the forecast for Sunday’s scheduled Amelia Island Concours • 9:45 a.m. Ritz-Carlton Chairman’s Suite d’Elegance includes rain and lots of it. With a strong chance of heavy precipitation forecast Honoree Emerson Fittipaldi enters the show • 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Sunday and a sunshine-filled Saturday in the mix, The Amelia Concours team has field from the Awards Tent • 10th Fairway. moved Sunday’s award-winning Concours to Saturday. The Concours show will now coin- cide with Saturday’s Cars & Coffee at the Concours presented by Heacock Classic Insurance. • 10 a.m. The Shop at the Concours Hagerty Youth Judging Awards • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • 10:30 a.m. • The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island – Santa Vintage Fashion Show presented by Sandra Maria 1. Concours d’Elegance The Amelia Island Concours Silent Auction Alford Inc. – Awards Tent • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Automobilia and Luxury Lifestyle FRIDAY, MARCH 9 • The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island – Plaza 1. • 11 a.m. Merchants The Porsche Driving Experience The Golf Club of Amelia Island 10th and 18th • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Book Signings Fairways • The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. • Departs from the Fernandina Beach • Various times throughout the day Show Opening • Open to public.

Municipal Airport. Drivers’ meeting at 7 a.m. • The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island – Talbot Chairman’s Welcome Activities to include a spirited ride with a profes- Pre-Function. National Anthem Test Drives – Various Manufacturers sional driver and an entrant participation auto- Flyover • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. cross. Watts Next – Design Challenges of the Fashion Show • The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and The • $250 per car (two people included). Electric Car Parade of Significant Cars Golf Club of Amelia Island, Front Driveway. Open to the public. Reservations required: www. • 3 to 4:30 p.m. Judges Introduction • Complimentary. ameliaconcours.org . • Stewart Reed hosts a seminar that will include Alfonso Albaisa, senior vice president • 12 to 4 p.m. Dream Giveaway Meet and Greet *Ownership of a Porsche is not required. Must of global design at Nissan Motor Co., Moray Awards Presentation – Awards Tent. • 9:30 a.m. be 21 years of age to participate. Callum, vice president of design at Ford Motor Presentation includes Best in Show, Best in • Ken Lingenfelter, owner of Lingenfelter Company, Ian Callum, design director at Jaguar, Class, Amelia and Corporate Awards. Performance Engineering, will greet fans. Reliable Carriers Eight Flags Road Tour Grant Larson, exterior design at Porsche, • MotorXpo No. 214 • 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Michael Simcoe, vice president of global design Exhibitors • Departs from The Ritz-Carlton main at GM, and Gorden Wagener of Mercedes-Benz. Acura, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, BMW The Amelia Island Concours Silent Auction driveway. The tour stops at various points on • The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island – Talbot Group Classic, Chevrolet, Connolly Leather, • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and around Amelia Island and concludes with a Ballroom Ferrari of Central Florida, Fittipaldi Wheels, • The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island – Plaza 2. public display and lunch in downtown Fernandina • $35 per person. Tickets can be purchased Genesis, Glickenhaus, Grand Turismo, Hagerty, Beach. online www.ameliaconcours.org or at the door on Heacock, Grundy, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar Land Mercedes-Benz • Open to Concours-registered vehicles only. the day of the event. Rover, Karma, McLaren, Meguiar’s, Mercedes- Cocktail Reception and Gala Dinner • Open to the public. Limited seating. Benz, Porsche, Porsche Classic, Reliable • 6:30 to 10 p.m. The Shop at the Concours Carriers, RM Sotheby’s and U.S. specialty • The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island – Talbot • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. World Debut of the Shelby Lonestar vehicles. Ballroom • The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island – Santa • 6 p.m. – Booth 31. • Black Tie Optional. Reservations Required: Maria 1. Golf Club of Amelia Island www.ameliaconcours.org SATURDAY, MARCH 10 Upscale Sunday Brunch Buffet Test Drives – Various Manufacturers • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. SUNDAY, MARCH 11 • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cars & Coffee at the Concours presented by • $149 per person. Does not include event Drivers of the IMSA Prototypes • The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and The Heacock Classic Car Insurance ticket. • 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Golf Club of Amelia Island – Front Driveway. • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Buffet available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dining • Bob Varsha hosts a seminar with drivers • Complimentary. • More than 460 classic and exotic cars from area in the Golf Club of Amelia Island Clubhouse. Hurley Haywood, Davy Jones, Tommy Kendall, local car clubs will be displayed on the 1st, 10th All you can drink beer and house wine. Brian Redman and Chip Robinson, as well as Automobilia and Luxury and 18th fairways of the Golf Club of Amelia • Complimentary Bloody Mary and Mimosa Mark Raffauf, executive vice president of IMSA Lifestyle Merchants Island. Vehicles must be pre-registered to par- Bar from 9 to 11 a.m. Limited seating available. during the Camel GTP days. All were involved • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ticipate. • For more information, contact Sheridan in racing, winning races and championships and • The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. • Free admission. Regan at 904-277-8015, ext. 2, or sheridan@golf- writing the rules during the heyday of 800 hp • Open to public. clubofamelia.com. ground effects prototype racing in the ’80s and The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance early ’90s. RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island Sale - 3 p.m. • 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Club Amelia • The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island – Talbot • Preview 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • The Golf Club of Amelia Island, 10th and • $550 per person. Ballroom • The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island – Ballroom 18th Fairways • Includes early admission to the Concours, • $35 per person – Tickets can be purchased and Ocean Front Lawn. • General Admission Adult: $120 day of parking, collector program, breakfast, lunch, online at www.ameliaconcours.org or at the door • For more information: www.rmsothebys. show/$95 in advance snack, three drink tickets and cash bar. on the day of the event. com or call (800) 211-4371. • General Admission Student 12- 18 years • Limited availability, must be purchased in • Open to the public. Limited seating. • Open to public. old: $50 advance. • Poster signing follows seminar. See auction details on page 6B.

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Friday, March 9, 2018/News-Leader 5B Religion Our place, purpose, and mission is here, ‘in the world’ rom the day after Jesus’ underscore the involved in the everyday things of this authority came from God, he nullified of the world, but that you keep them ascension, it seems as though point, he added, “If life in this world – including its institu- their claim on world power and domi- from the evil one.” Jesus confirms

Christians have wondered it were, my servants tions. nance. that their place is in the world. Their Fabout their proper place in would fight to pre- We glean more a few verses later. Author James Skillen takes the work is in the world. Their purpose is the world. At times, we’ve viewed vent my arrest by In John 19:10-11, Pilate’s question next logical step, reasoning that, if in the world. As theologian Herman our role as purely spiritual – to pray, the Jewish leaders.” takes a threatening tone: “Do you not Jesus’ claims about the kingdom of Ridderbos once said, the disciples evangelize, and nurture things of the That, Pilate knew, know that I have authority to release heaven were a threat to Rome and don’t “consecrate themselves to spirit. We’ve been at the other end of is how worldly king- you and authority to crucify you?” Jewish religious leaders, they must service away from the world, but the spectrum, too – to what some have doms seize power. Jesus doesn’t dispute the claim, but he be “relevant to every kind of human rather in the act of entering into the called the social gospel and perhaps Clearly, Jesus does let Pilate know that “You would responsibility on Earth.” Jesus never world.” overly involved in politics. PRACTICAL didn’t come to estab- have no authority over me at all unless taught that his shepherding was “spiri- The sum total of human life, As we wrestle with where to put THEOLOGY lish a theocracy; it had been given you from above.” As tual” and unrelated to life in this world, says Edgar, is to be redeemed; it our time and attention, John 18:36 is even so, he was a William Edgar points out, Jesus actu- Skillen says, nor did he did say that can then carry out the mission of a helpful passage. Pilate, during his king. And as theolo- ally upholds the legitimacy of a govern- his authority to teach only applied to God. We, God’s disciples in Fernandina interrogation of Jesus, asks, “Are you Richard gian William Edgar ment that threatens him. But where theology. In fact, when Jesus described Beach, must reveal Christ’s love,

the king of the Jews?” Had Jesus taken Doster points out, he did Pilate assumes that Caesar possesses his mission in Luke 14, he revealed his here, in our schools and workplaces, the bait, he might have made Pilate’s come to inaugurate ultimate authority, Jesus confirms that intention “to reconcile and redeem all where we volunteer and at City verdict easy. If he answered yes, Pilate a kingdom: The kingdom of God. That all creation, including local govern- that is human.” Hall, too. We’re to be agents of rec- had a perfectly good reason to execute forces us – his people in Fernandina ment, functions under the sovereignty Jesus underscores the point again onciliation and restoration, always him; a claim to that kind of author- Beach – to ask: Does his kingdom have of God. at the end of his earthly ministry. In pointing toward the kingdom Christ ity would have made him a threat to anything to do with our city? If Jesus’ kingdom had nothing to the upper room just before his arrest, promised. Caesar. If he answered no, Pilate could Even a hurried look at Jesus’ life do with this world or its government, Jesus prays for his disciples. They’re Richard Doster lives in Fernandina have returned him to the Jews and reveals that it does. Jesus spent plenty there’s no way the Jewish Sanhedrin not “of the world,” he says, which Beach with his wife Sally. He’s the brushed his hands of the whole thing. of time with people who had “worldly” and the Roman proconsul would have means they’re sure to be hated (John editor of byFaith, the magazine of the But that would have been a lie. Jesus needs. He fed the hungry and healed felt so threatened. But Jewish lead- 17:14, 16): The world won’t tolerate Presbyterian Church in America, and was (and is) a king. the sick. He cared for the poor and ers understood that his claim to be those who question its misguided wis- attends Grace Community Church in Shrewdly, Jesus answered, “My even rescued a wedding reception that “of the truth” challenged their status. dom. Knowing that, Jesus continues, Yulee. Reach him at ddoster@icloud. kingdom is not of this world.” To had run out of wine. He was directly And when Jesus insisted that Roman “I do not ask that you take them out com.

RELIGION NOTES emergency food bags are peanut butter and jelly, A Kingdom Lent at Lutheran church boxed meals, dried beans, stuffing and instant Under the Silver Balloon Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will have potatoes, canned fruit, canned meat, condensed The Bahá’ís of Nassau County hold prayers mid-week worship services along with soup and soups & cereal. Donations can be brought to and meditations for peace, amity, concord and perspective salad opportunities for the Lent season. Lent The Salvation Army Hope House, 410 S. Ninth harmony every Saturday morning from dawn to soup and salad dinners will be from 6 to 7 p.m. St., Fernandina Beach. sunrise on the beach at Seaside Park (east end March 14 and 21, with evening worships at 7 of Sadler Road). For more information, call 704- p.m. The church is located at 2600 Atlantic Ave. Ladies Tuesday morning Bible study 0568. on significance in Fernandina Beach. Discerning the Voice of God, a nine-week JOHN SCHERER DVD study by Priscilla Shirer, will continue Franklintown meal and Bible study Crisis Intervention Minister Bahá’í of Nassau County Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Franklintown United Methodist Church will The regular multi-faith inspirational after- Church Fellowship Hall, located at 9 N. Sixth St. serve a meal at 4 p.m. and host a Bible study at The celebration of another Easter Sunday is noon is on the second Sunday of each month. in Fernandina Beach. 5 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month fast approaching, the joyous culmination of the The next one will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, March The study will be led by Meg Rensberry and in its Gabriel Means Fellowship Hall. The din- 40 days of Lent, which holds that wonderous 11, at Springer Controls, located at 96072 Charlotte Collins. This is an ecumenical study; ners and Bible studies will be open to the pub- long weekend of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday Chester Road in Yulee. women of all denominations are welcome and lic. The church is located at 1415 Lewis St. in and the joy of our risen Savior on Sunday. It is a The theme will be “Building Vibrant encouraged to be a part of this significant spiri- Fernandina Beach. weekend in our calendar that we, as Christians Communities.” This will be an open, discussion/ tual journey. The study that will provide practi- For more information, call 277-2726 or around the world, participate, study, celebrate, conference-style meeting. Bring your own ideas, cal advice for knowing and understanding God’s 261-5354 or email [email protected]. worship, attend church and spend time with fam- thoughts, writings, book, etc. All are welcome voice, learning to recognize the Holy Spirit’s ily and friends. We bow our heads and pray, ever for a casual couple of hours, hospitality, friends character, language, and tone of voice, and expe- Yulee Baptist lecture series so gratefully, that Jesus Christ has overcome the and fellowship. The current Bahá’í month is riencing a deeper relationship with God. Call the The Yulee Baptist Church will host a series grave and has risen. We rejoice and rededicate Loftiness. The month of Splendor begins church office (261-3837) to reserve your place of lectures about the practice of textbooks in ourselves humbly to follow Him more closely, March 20. For more information, call 566-5437 and a copy of the workbook ($14.50). America that teach “bacteria-to-man evolution” walk the narrow path He wants us to and live or 432-8845. as proven scientific fact every Wednesday at more devoted to His Word. Prince of Peace church services 6:30 p.m. through April 18. The lectures will There are many that look inwardly and try to Hope House worship Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is the only focus on specific scientific discoveries that sup- imagine in their minds the vision of the intensity Things are really heating up in Shushan! Lutheran church in Nassau County and offers port a Biblical timeline. Discoveries in paleon- of what our Savior went through for all of us. Watch how our ever-faithful God works all two worship services on Sunday mornings. The tology, archeology, geology, astronomy, biology, He was beaten, lashed, tortured, and forced to things together to deliver his people from sure 9 a.m. service is a traditional liturgical service, microbiology, physics, astrophysics, and chemis- carry a heavy cross by himself through much of destruction! We pick up our study of the Book while the 10:45 a.m. service is a more casual try will be presented and highlighted with color- the town of Golgotha before being nailed to that of Esther in Chapter 5. Don’t miss this opportu- one. ful video clips. heavy cross as he bled from a crown of thorns. nity to worship, study and fellowship with other In months that have five Sundays, the final The topics to be discussed in January include He was mocked and tormented by many and died believers every Tuesday at noon. The Salvation Sunday will have ONE combined service at 10 the Biblical narrative of creation, the broad a horrible death, prophetically according to the Army Hope House is located at 410 S. Ninth St., a.m. followed by a fellowship meal and com- theory of evolution, and a comparison of the two. Scriptures, the realization of the cost of His pay- Fernandina Beach. munity service project. Children are welcome This informative and often startling series will ing for our sin debt. and encouraged to be present at all worship ser- be presented by Mr. Rich Turner. Pastor Doug Then we imagine the joy of the third day, the 100 Women in White Ministry vices; however, a nursery area is available for Sides of Yulee Baptist Church is hosting these discovery of the empty tomb and His resurrec- Solid Rock Church of God by Faith in Yulee children five years old and younger. Children’s lectures because he is burdened that so many tion, of the joy that … HE lives! He has risen will host the 100 Women in White Ministry at Sunday School is at 10:15 a.m. Holy communion Christians are intimidated in their witness- indeed and lives that we can be saved! noon on March 17. The guest speaker will be is offered at all worship services and is open to ing by the untrue belief that science does not Amen, right? But wait a minute! What about Dr. Rhonda Brown, an evangelist of Folkston, all baptized believers in Jesus Christ. support the Bible. What Pastor Sides wants all all those that feel that they are believers, sitting Ga. Registration is required; tickets are $30. For Lutheranism is Bible-based and utilizes the Christians to know is that true science harmo- in church, going through the motions of sing- more information, please contact, Minister Mary “Common Lectionary” of scripture readings. nizes perfectly with the Bible. ing, praying, greeting each other, standing close Calhoun at 631-3810 or Mrs. Laura Wilson at Prince of Peace is located on Amelia Island Yulee Baptist is located at 85971 N. Harts to loved ones and sharing this most wonderful 583-0180. The church is located at 86138 Palm at 2600 Atlantic Ave., next to the Atlantic Road, across from the Yulee Post Office located Easter season, that deep down feel unfulfilled and Tree Drive. Recreational Center and across from the main on S.R. 200/A1A. doubt the completeness of their faith? And how entrance to Fort Clinch State Park. For directions or more information, call 225- about those who feel they are non-believers and Double blessing through BOGO sales 5128 or visit yuleebaptist.com. those who have been separated from their faith When you see a food or household products College-age Bible study over the years? Is it true that many of these folks item on “two for one” sale, please think about us Amelia Baptist Church hosts the Bible Study Submit event announcements/briefs to: we are standing close to or perhaps looking at at The Salvation Army Hope House and pick up for College Age group at 7 p.m. each Sunday. Calendar Listing c/o News-Leader, 511 Ash St., others in their daily lives have a huge hole within two – one for you and one for someone in need! For information and directions, call Adam Page Fernandina Beach, FL 32034; editor2@fbnews- The items we need most right now to help fill at 261-9527. leader.com; or 261-3696. EASTER Continued on 6B

In theIn the Heart Heart of of Fernandina Fernandina FIRST MISSIONARY 9 N. 6th Street th BAPTISTCHURCH St. Peter’s Dr.9 WainN. 6 WesberryStreet LEGACY BAPTIST CHURCH 20 South Ninth Street 261-4907 Episcopal Church Dr. Wain Pastor Wesberry “Teaching and Living a Changed Life Rev. Darien K. Bolden Sr., Pastor Welcomes You! in Jesus Christ” Dr. DougPastor Ganyo The Church Located at the corner of 8th &Atlantic Associate Pastor SundaySunday School School all agesages 9:30am 9:30am in the Heart of the City 7:30am Rite 1 Service Dr.Worship Doug 8:30 Ganyo & 11 am SundaySunday Worship Worship Service 10:30am 10:30am With the Desire to be in the Sunday School 9:50 am Heart of All People 8:15am Breakfast Associate Pastor Nursery andNursery children’s provided church provided 9:00am Rite 2 Service Nursery • Children Sunday Services 9:15 & 11:15 a.m. Worship 8:30 & 11 am WednesdayWednesday Night Night – Meal Service at 5:15pm, 6pm Sunday New Members Class 9 a.m. 10:10am Fellowship Pastor Ted Schroder Bible study all ages 5:45pm, Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Youth • Adults Nursery provided 11:00am Rite 2 Sunday School 9:50 am Amelia Plantation Chapel Prayer service 7:00pm - Nursery provided. Morning Worship 11 a.m. 6:00pm 2nd Sunday 261-3837 36 Bowman Road Wednesday Noon-day Prayer 941328941328 Old Nassauville Road Road Beach Service- Main Beach Nursery • Children (904)277-4414 www.ameliachapel.com Wednesday Mid-week Service 7-9 p.m. www.first-presbyterian- inin VolunteerVolunteer FireFire Dept.Dept. BuildingBuilding 4th Sunday – Celtic Service church-32034.org You Are Welcome Here! Ministries: Bus & Van, Couples, Singles, Youth • Adults 904-753-0731 Youth 904-261-4293 • www.stpeterparish.org 261-3837 Where heart & mind meet Christ in love & service www.first-presbyterian- “Discover the Difference” at FIVE POINTS BAPTIST Amelia Baptist “MORE THAN A CHURCH, WE’RE FAMILY” HOLY “Come Experience the Joy of church-32034.org Amelia Baptist Church Worship & Service” Psalm 100 TRINITY Church Rev. FRANK CAMAROTTI, Pastor Pastor: Dr. H. Neil Helton Sunday School ...... 10:00am CHURCH Worship Service ...... 11:00am Sunday Worship Service – 10:30am Anglican Province of America Bible Study – 9am Evening Worship ...... 5:00pm Unity. A Positive Path for Spiritual Living Young Adult Bible Study...... 7:00pm Nursery provided for all services Wednesday Encounter Youth Group ...... 7:00pm 8:00 AM Holy Communion (said) Small group studies-Adults 6pm Sunday Service at 10am Children in Action ...... 7:00pm 9:15 AM Sunday Bible College Wednesday - Prayer Service 6:30pm Wednesday Prayer Service ...... 7:00pm at American Beach Community Center 736 Bonnieview Road 10:30 AM Holy Communion (sung) Preschool and Children Activities 1600 Julia Street 904-261-4615 The Church with the RED DOORS 961167 BUCCANEER TRAIL Call 904-518-8987 Nursery provided Corner of Buccaneer Tr. & Gerbing Road, Fernandina Bch WorshipInJoy.com In Amelia Park by the YMCA for more information Find us on Facebook: 1830 Lake Park Drive For More Information Call: 261-9527 All are invited & children are welcomed Five Points Baptist Encounter Youth 904-491-6082 HolyTrinityAnglican.org

Blackrock Baptist Tibetan church Buddhist ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 96362 Blackrock Rd., Yulee Study 261-6220 Group Catholic Mission John Kasper, pastor Meditation 86000 St. Francis Way Sunday Morning Worship Service - 10:30 am 10:30AM Sunday Intersection of SR200 & Gene Lasserre Blvd. Sunday School 9:15 am Chanting & Teaching Sunday Evening Worship Service - 6:00 pm Weekend Masses: Wednesday Service - 7:00 pm 11:30AM Sunday Awana - Wednesday 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm 2244 S. 8th Street Sat. Mass 4 p.m. (7:00pm Spanish) Nursery Provided Call Billy at (904) 583-5036 Sun. Mass 8 a.m. (9:30am Family) blackrockbaptist.org for more information Rev. Rafal Mazurowski www.stfrancisyulee.org St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Mission Church

NL 6 col. Fri. 03.09 .indd 17 3/8/18 10:31 AM 6B Friday, March 9, 2018 LEISURE News-Leader Concours d’Elegance auction details A number of auctions take place during the VIEWING annual Concours d’Elegance. • Friday, March 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Here is all the information you need on all the auctions – as well as Cars & Coffee at Concours, AUCTION which is another opportunity to admire classic • Friday, March 9, 11 a.m. cars. All information is taken directly from the Concours and auction companies’ websites: Silent Auction Q: What is it? RM Sotheby’s A: The goal of the weekend is to raise money Since 1999, RM Sotheby’s has held the for the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance esteemed role of the official auction house of the Foundation, a 501(c)(3) corporation. The founda- Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, presenting tion has donated more than $2.5 million since an incredible selection of the world’s most desir- 1996 to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, able automobiles at the prestigious Ritz-Carlton WWW.RMSOTHEBYS.COM Spina Bifida of Jacksonville, the Navy Marine and setting numerous auction benchmarks in the 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Corps Relief Society, Shop With Cops, Micah’s process. Place and other worthy charitable organizations RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest auction across North Florida. house for investment-quality vehicles, rein- qualified media only. Visit www.rmsothebys.com/ at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort. forced its clear market leadership by generating en/auctions/am18/ to register. This venue caters to the enthusiast looking for a Q: What kinds of items will be found at an outstanding $70.9 million in sales with 90 relaxed yet rewarding winter getaway. the Silent Auction? percent of all lots sold during the 2017 Amelia Amelia Island Select Auction Held on the Friday before the celebrated A: The annual Amelia Island Concours Island Concours d’Elegance. A new benchmark Friday, March 9 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, Gooding d’Elegance Silent Auction is not to be missed. A for an Amelia Island auction, the impressive total • Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort & Company’s auction showcases a curated collection of unique, rare and eclectic film, televi- comfortably exceeded the combined tally of all 10 a.m. Doors open lineup of cars, inviting spirited bidding in a com- sion, automotive and autographed sports-related the other auctions held during last year’s Amelia 3 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres fortable setting. Since debuting at Amelia Island items can be found in this popular area of The weekend. Now in its 20th year, RM’s 2018 4-8 p.m. The Amelia Island Select Auction in 2010, Gooding & Company’s prices realized Ritz-Carlton. From autographed automobilia, Amelia Island sale is again set to reinforce the • Auto Retro HyperCar Auction – Featuring have more than doubled, earning the event its original paintings and celebrity-autographed items company’s clear market leadership. Last year’s 50 hand-selected automobiles, both vintage and reputation as the premier East Coast collector to gift certificates from local and international des- sale boasted successful results and rose the bar contemporary models. Complimentary food and car auction. tinations, there is something for everyone includ- once again above our competitors in sell-through beverages for all registered bidders and consign- • Location: Racquet Park, Omni Amelia Island ing a section set aside just for children to bid. For rate, percentage of cars sold within estimate ors. Plantation Resort, 6800 First Coast Highway (1 the connoisseur, we have fine jewelry, collectible range, and number of lots sold above $1 million. Saturday, March 10 mile south of Amelia Island Parkway) watches, original art and autographed limited edi- • Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, • Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort • Shuttles will run round-trip from the tion prints. Amelia’s Silent Auction proves that 4750 Amelia Island Parkway 10 a.m. Doors open Gooding & Company auction site to The Ritz- even the most discerning bidder can find that one • Bidder registration – $300, includes an offi- 3 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres Carlton resort entrance on Amelia Island special item that is a “gotta have it!” cial auction catalog and admission for one bidder 4-8 p.m. The Amelia Island Select Auction Parkway, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. today, March 9. and one guest to the auction. • The Amelia Island Select Auction – Q: How do we donate? • A complete catalog of cars up for auction is Featuring 85 cars: European sports cars, ADMITTANCE A: We hope that you will want to join with available online at www.rmsothebys.com/digi- American classics, historical race cars and mod- • Admittance: $30, admits one to all events other individuals, corporations and celebrities talcatalogs/2018/AM18. ern exotics. Complimentary food and beverage • Catalog: $75, admits two to all events by being a part of this important event. The link for all registered bidders and consignors. • Cash or credit card only. to the donation response form can be used to SCHEDULE • Children under 12 free. confirm your commitment. If you have any ques- Friday, March 9 Gooding & Company • Bidder registration: $200 includes a catalog, tions, please contact the Silent Auction Chair, Preview: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., open to the public Gooding & Company’s East Coast auction admission for two to the viewing and auction with at (904) 636-0027 or silentauction@ameliacon- Auction: 3-8 p.m. Bidders, consignors and generates excitement and record sales. Held two reserved seats, subject to availability. cours.org.

Festivals of Speed returns, Werks Reunion debuts at 2018 Concours Week or enter the Porsche Judged Field Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Porsche Club and compete to win in more than 20 Aston-Martin, BMW, Mercedes, prize categories. McLaren, and more and while of America enjoying fine wines, exciting culinary Auto Retro Porsche offerings, cigar lounge, on-site cafes, Werks Reunion Sports Car Auction smooth jazz in the gardens, and luxury Porsche Club of America Doors open at 3 p.m. today, March brands. welcomes all Porsche clubs, owners 9, with hors d’oeuvres, followed by Luxury Cocktail Reception and enthusiasts to the first Werks the auction itself from 4-8 p.m. The Reunion Amelia Island today, March auction features 50 hand-selected Taking place in the grand ballroom, 9, according to an announcement Porsches, both vintage and contempo- guests enjoy open bars serving vibrant posted on PCA’s website, www.werk- rary models. craft cocktails and fine wines. Culinary sreunion.com. Complimentary food and beverages pursuits include a variety of chef The event will take place from for all registered bidders and consign- attended stations including, fresh whole 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Omni Amelia ors. Information at hollywoodwheels. fish seafood display, carved prime rib, Island Plantation Resort. com/auction/amelia-island-select-2018. dessert station and more. Membership in PCA is not required All of these events take place at the On display will be a fabulous dis- to participate in this celebration of Omni. SPECIAL play of exotic, classic and muscle cars. Porsche automobiles. Expect to view a Adding to the fun will be samba danc- breathtaking array of Porsches at this On display will be more than 300 contemporary vehicles of all makes ers, stilt walkers, music, cigar lounge free-to-spectators event, from rare Festivals of Speed exotic cars, motorcycles, watercraft and models placed for display on the and more. It will take place from 8-11 classics to current models and every- The sixth annual Festivals of Speed and luxury brands. pristine fairways of the golf course. p.m. today, March 9 at the Omni. Cost thing in between. returns to the Omni Amelia Island The Festivals of Speed show field The fairways offer magnificent views is $125 per person and tickets are Display your own cherished car in Plantation Resort Saturday, March 10, has become known for its unique of water and resort. Guests will experi- available at www.festivalsofspeed.com/ model-specific Porsche Corrals from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. diversity, showcasing both vintage and ence automotive designs by Porsche, js_events/amelia-island.

its fruit! But to most of us, it is Continued from 5B EASTER far harder to live that statement, themselves and the cold feeling than just logically say it! Life is ‘Hobbo’ releasing autobiography that “something is missing” in not just about being saved, but their lives? acting saved! David Hobbs has been a faith- both sides of pointments with honesty and Amelia Island. A second Hobbo It may be time to evaluate There’s a lot we can learn ful friend of the Amelia Island the Atlantic. humor and includes stories of signing is scheduled for 12:30 what we have really learned. about ourselves this most sig- Concours d’Elegance since its It includes a racing against these legends in to 2 p.m. Saturday, also in The We can look at each “Holy nificant time of the year from beginning in 1996. The 2009 foreword by endurance sports racers, touring Ritz-Carlton’s Talbot Ballroom Week” as if it offers a fresh the Book of James. Amelia honoree has chosen his friend, cars, Formula 1, Formula 5000, pre- function area. On Concours new perspective, or come He offers a complete human the 23rd annual Amelia Island rival and IndyCars, IMSA, Trans-Am, Sunday, Hobbs will sign books Monday morning, is it “busi- resource development program Concours to launch his long sometimes Can-Am and even NASCAR. in the Amelia Book Signing Tent ness as usual.” Has the joy and for all believers, those who awaited memoir Hobbo: Motor foil, Sam Please note that the follow at the entrance to the Concours celebration of the single most think they are or think they are Racer, Motor Mouth. Posey, and is times may have changed due to field from 12 to 4 p.m. important event in the history of not and those who just never Although he was born in Hobbo co-authored the rescheduling of the Concours Hobbs will also join host Bob mankind eluded many of us? knew but would like to! It’s a England, Americans consider by award-win- d’Elegance to Saturday from Varsha and panelists Hurley Jesus seems to want His fol- great blueprint for faith. Hobbs one of their own. He cer- ning broad- Sunday because of expected Haywood, Davy Jones, Tommy lowers to always evaluate their God calls us to a far more tainly seems to have spent most caster Andrew Marriott. inclement weather. Kendall, Brian Redman and perspectives, not just at Easter, stable basis for significance. He of his professional life racing and Hobbs writes about his early Fans will have the chance to Chip Robinson, as well as Mark but every day. This evaluation wants us to establish our identi- broadcasting on this side of the days in England driving his meet the author, purchase his Raffauf, executive vice president should not be tied very closely ty and rededicate ourselves this Atlantic in a career that spans mum’s Morris Oxford in 1959 to new book and have it signed per- of IMSA, during the Camel GTP to your achievements of our Holy Week to carry out good nearly five decades. racing Jaguars, a Lotus Elite and sonally by “Hobbo” at the Amelia days for the Drivers of the IMSA own perspectives like reaching works as responsible people in Now, at last, this popular later competing with the likes of Island Concours d’Elegance book Prototypes seminar at 10:30 a.m. higher personal or business His Kingdom. This is our calling championship-winning racer Phil Hill, Mark Donohue, Brian signing scheduled for 2-3 p.m. Saturday in the Talbot Ballroom goals or acquisitions of material and vocation. has put down his experiences Redman, Mario Andretti and and 4:30-5:30 p.m. today in the at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia items but even much more from According to Scripture, our in a memoir that will be wel- Dan Gurney. Hobbs describes pre-function area of the Talbot Island. the perspective of His Kingdom, calling is irrevocable, a function comed by racing enthusiasts on his achievements and disap- Ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Tickets are required. knowing we are citizens of eter- of His design in us, an assur- nity and not just our existence ance that He will give us every- here. It’s not that here and now thing we need to serve Him, isn’t important; it’s just that, as strength to be faithful to our we live our lives, we need to calling while we are here. continuously refocus on the per- If you or someone you know Ed “Big Daddy” Roth lives on at “The Amelia” spective of serving others He is struggling with their perspec- It’s a small class; just eight ated CHOPPERs MAGAZINE. sends our way and to be loyal tive, please have them read cars. But the 23rd annual Amelia The radical monthly was filled workers for His Kingdom. Matthew 25:31-46. Sit with Island Concours d’Elegance’s with wild bikes and ads for Ed’s It’s all around us every day, them, listen and talk with them Cars of Ed “Big Daddy” Roth custom Rat Fink T-shirts. “Big everywhere we go, in people we about their lives and struggles. class packs a visual and cultural Daddy’s” drooling, bloodshot- know, our loved ones and those Many have been angry with wallop that is well out of propor- eyed bipedal cartoon-rodent we have never met. What about God at times in their lives, tion with its population. was Ed’s anti-Mickey Mouse those left behind with circum- perhaps over the loss of a loved Roth’s customs were coun- and kids loved it. stances in their live, the people one or have blamed Him when terculture icons in the ’50s By the mid-1960s a new struggling to make it? How do something didn’t meet their and ’60s. The list of his cars Lunchbox music-based popular culture we look at them and do we seek expectations … and many more appearing at the 2018 “Amelia” and model was beginning to eclipse Roth’s them out? Do we tend to treat reasons. Many people we think is an all-star team of his wild- car kits. Kustom Kulture. He blamed the person of means or posi- are “rock solid” and whole in est creations, a rolling memo- REVELL/ the Beatles, turned away from tion differently than “the other their faith, but they really may rial to a man who was part of an SPECIAL center stage and ended his cre- people?” Do we play favorites have a deep-rooted problem of American cultural movement ative career as a sign painter at and cater to those that can do truly “believing” that God loves with aftershocks that still echo. ished), Orbitron, Surfite and Ed’s “Big Daddy” nickname Knott’s Berry Farm working the most good for us? Are we them? Many are harboring feel- When The Outlaw, his first Beatnik Bandit II are set to came from his lucrative associa- under a pseudonym. In the 1980s the type that has judgmental ings of self-doubt and self-worth custom, hit the cover of Car rumble on to The Amelia’s show tion with Revell plastic model a “Big Daddy” revival brought a attitudes about others and their and feelings of not being cared Craft magazine in January 1960, field to celebrate another facet car kits. Their company publicist fresh surge of Rat Fink-inspired lifestyles? Do you think that for. There are those who have the whole automotive world felt of the revolutionary thinking created a more sellable and solid Ed Roth T-shirts plus a popular most things should go accord- “lost their way” and those that, its effect and the label Kustom that swept through custom car image for this Kustom Kulture range of monster-driven toy cars ing to your thought process or for many reasons, have not Kulture wrapped itself around culture and design in the 1950s. point man. Roth was the father from an American toymaker. perspective? Or are you one of accepted Christ as their Savior. the many formats of Ed “Big “Ed Roth’s work went well of five boys, and at six-foot-four The mayor of San Francisco the “silent majority” of folks Your faith is always measured Daddy” Roth’s creative work. beyond hot rods,” said Bill and 240 pounds, he seemed larg- even proclaimed a day in Roth’s that “go along with the crowd by your walk and works! There He found his main medium in Warner, founder and chairman er than life to anyone he met. honor. or popular opinion” because is much for all of us to do! fiberglass and California. It of the Amelia Island Concours From the beatnik’s “Daddy-O” “Ed ‘Big Daddy’ Roth was you don’t search out the facts Blessings to you and your allowed him the same sort of d’Elegance. “His use of fiber- to the label “Big Daddy” wasn’t an American original and then or don’t want to make waves? family and friends this Easter creative freedom that came from glass and his innate marketing much of a leap for Roth’s out- some,” said Warner. “He is as Are you just plain afraid to stand Season and throughout the year, the tip of his fertile airbrush. genius helped propel the custom sized talent and character. much a part of America’s ’50s up for what you know is right and wishes for rededication of Roth’s Tweedy Pie, the car movement to center stage Roth even turned his atten- and ’60s culture as drive-in mov- and, most importantly, right just how significant you are in famed Beatnik Bandit I, in American culture. Subtlety tion to custom motorcycles. ies and restaurants, street rac- by God’s Word? It is sure and your service to others through Mysterion (a replica will appear wasn’t part of anything Ed Roth When the magazines ignored his ing and transistor radios,” said certain that a tree is known by God’s Word! at Amelia, the original has van- touched, created or thought.” custom two-wheelers, Roth cre- Warner.

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NEW HOMES AT OYSTER BAY HARBOUR 299-A 1st Avenue A Charming Charleston style cottage in Amelia Park. OPEN HOUSE This gem offers easy living in the heart Close to beach and downtown. Open  oor plan with Upscale Home/Lot Packages Avail- Friday 12-2pm of Amelia Island! Low maintenance hardwood  oors throughout the kitchen, dining and able to Create Your Coastal Dream Coquina exterior, metal roof and land- living area. Gas  replace, granite countertops and Home! Exceptional Water & Live scaping. Rooftop deck, shower in your stainless steel appliances. Beautiful porches and pa- Oak Views Abound in Yacht Club private outdoor stall. Gas fi replace, tio. Master BR on main  oor with 2BR’s and bonus Marina Setting. Reasonable HOA open concept kitchen, dining and gath- space on upper  oor. Wired for surround sound and ering plus 3BR/3BA (all en suite). 2 car has a Whirlpool Water Puri er. includes Clay Tennis Courts, Bay garage with shed for all the toys and lots $539,000 MLS#76246 House Pool, Gated Entrance and of enjoyment! $420,000 MLS#79459 more! John is Realtor/OBH Resident with more information. Doug Hamer Tracy Fendig, REALTOR (904) 654-9828 Keller Williams Realty John Raker (540) 246-2009 [email protected] Visit: www.johnraker.com Atlantic Partners 5317 S. Fletcher Ave [email protected] 904.753-3572 Amelia Island, FL 32034

774 BARRINGTON DR., AMELIA ISLAND LUXURY LAKE HOME WITH CLUB MEMBERSHIP! Gated Country Club living with Fazio On-Island 3BR 3BA Home featuring: IMMACULATE UPGRADED LAKE Golf Course, Tennis Center & Clubhouse. Entertainers Dream Home! Fabulous 4 BR/4 Single-Floor Living, Fenced Backyard, HOME at 95578 AMELIA NATION- BA, o ce, 3 car + golf cart garage. Grand Screened Lanai & Attached 2-car Ga- AL PARKWAY: - High Quality 3BR, rage. Home has real Hardwood fl oors Master Suite + 2 Ensuite BR Down & Huge 3BA, Offi ce, 2015 Built, Single Sto- Bonus w/BR+BA UP. Open kitchen w/is- in Great Room & Entry, interior just ry, 3-Car Garage & Florida Room land, granite, gas stove & stainless. Over fully painted. Tile fl ooring in Baths & with 61’ Wall of Win dows. Paid 2018 Coun try Club Membership 100K in Upgrades! Half Acre Homesite with Kitchen, and built mid-island in 2008. Large fenced & shaded for next Owner! Upscale Gated Community with exceptional Preserve & Pond views! backyard with big screened Lanai, split bedroom design. Come recreation and social offerings. $629,000 MLS# 79495 $735,000 MLS#79456 visit this Amelia Island Home! $344,500 MLS#76961 Julie Collins John Raker (540) 246-2009 John Raker (540) 246-2009 ® Visit: www.johnraker.com Visit: www.johnraker.com Cell: (904) 548-7893 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Located in the highly desirable community of This 4BR/3BA split fl oorplan design, includes Country Club Living at its  nest! 4BR/3.5BA, 3400 Beachwalk, this 3BR/3.5BA, 3000 sq.  . home 3 spacious BR’s as well as a large bonus room SF home, gated community o island... only15 with private entrance to beach access. A few of on 2nd fl oor w/bath and closet, counted min. from the beach! Lg. o ce & a sep. library w/ the many upgrades include a guest suite with a as 4th BR. Enjoy natural light in open great  oor to ceiling custom built-ins. Glass to ceiling complete kitchen; solid Bolivian Rosewood  oors, room w/crown molding. Home features fl ex in Living Room. Cooks kitchen, imported Italian in-ground pool and metal roof. Decks on the rear space that can be used as Dining room or of- Granite, all stainless appliances and wine & co ee of the house to sit and enjoy the ocean.It captures fi ce. Master BA has garden tub and separate bar w/built-in wine cooler. 1st  oor Master suite. 2 the best of Beachwalk’s ocean views. Beautifully shower. Fenced backyard w/irrigation sys- car Courtyard entry garage. landscaped with its own irrigation system. tem. $249,000 MLS#79172 $509,000 MLS#78953 $820,000 MLS#79512 Susan and Sarah McEwen REALTOR® Julie Collins Lesia Freeman Waldrip ® ® (904) 994-2505 Cell: (904) 548-7893 Cell: (904) 556-2072 [email protected] [email protected]

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