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New Nassau County hurricane evacuation zones, which have been approved by the Florida Division of Emergency Management, have been gas tax released beginning for the 2014 hur- ricane season. The new evacuation zones are based on storm surge, which is water that is pushed toward the shore by the hurricane force of winds. Advancing hike surge, combined with normal tides, creates hurricane storm tide. This can increase water levels 15 feet or MARY MAGUIRE more. Storm surge is often the great- News-Leader est threat to life and property from a hurricane. No new gas tax. The storm surge zones were gen- The county commission rejected a erated by computer models that uti- proposal Monday night to add five lized some of the most technologi- cents to the price of a gallon of gasoline cally advanced data of its kind to to help fund roadway maintenance. determine comprehensive storm Here’s the vote. surge for Northeast Florida. Based Commission Chair Barry Holloway: on this comprehensive storm surge, No. the impacted area of the county and Commissioner Steve Kelley: No. the number of residents and busi- Commissioner Walter “Jr” nesses in an evacuation zone has Boatright: Yes. increased dramatically, according to Commissioner Pat Edwards: Yes. Nassau County Emergency Manage- Commissioner Danny Leeper: Yes. ment. While a majority of commissioners County Emergency Management supported the increase, this vote need- and the Nassau County Property ed at least four out of five commis- Appraiser’s GIS director reviewed the sioners to say yes. storm surge for Nassau County to “It’s disappointing,” said Leeper. complete the new evacuation zones. “Federal and state funding is dropping, Evacuation zones now reach the West and we’ve got to look for ways to have Side of the county, along the St. everyone share in the cost.” Marys River, and include everything Supporters contend that the tax is east of the Intracoastal Waterway needed to bolster the budget. (Shave Bridge). Other factors were “It’s not fun and games and looking taken into consideration when creat- at the books we’re in the red,” said ing the zones, such as low-lying areas, Edwards. “We have to make sure the areas with historical flooding prob- county is in the black. I support a gas lems and access points. tax.” New this upcoming year, the Budget officials said the nickel National Hurricane Center will gen- This map shows new Nassau County hurricane evacation zones recently prepared by Emergency increase in the price-per-gallon would erate in real time and issue potential Management using the Property Appraiser’s GIS mapping. have raised $1.5 million per year. That’s storm surge flooding maps. This map about the same amount of money the will show geographical areas where county now spends on its pavement inundation from storm surge could map will be experimental for at least know about this map: with a tropical storm watch. The map management plan. occur, and how high above ground two years, during which time com- • The first map will usually be is based on the latest forecast track The proposal called for the tax for the water could reach in those areas. ments from users will be solicited and issued at the same time as the initial This is an experimental product. The gathered. Here are some things to hurricane watch, or in some cases, MAP Continued on 3A GAS Continued on 3A
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2A WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014 NEWS News-Leader OBITUARIES James Lee Carter the Sons of the American on Monday, May 12, 2014 in by four children – Dr. Joseph Amelia Marie o’clock from the Chapel of Legion Squadron 54, 626 South Honquest Family Funeral A. Jackson, IV, and Dr. Kit Yue Crosby Funeral Home with Rev. Mr. James Lee “Jimmy” 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach, Home with Crematory, Mulford Jackson Wong of Somerville, Kostecki Joey Andrews officiating. A Carter, age 64, of Fernandina FL 32034. Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Rd., MA, and Greg and Laura Ms. Amelia Marie “Amy” eulogy will be delivered by Beach, passed away on Sunday Please share his Life Legacy Loves Park, IL 61111. Jackson Warren of Amelia Kostecki, age 66, formerly of Robbie Lee. evening, May 11, 2014 at Baptist at www.oxleyheard.com. Donations may be made to Island, FL. He has five grand- Amelia Island but presently a The family will be receiving Medical Center – Nassau. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Swedish American Foundation children: Alex, Leighton, and resident of Jacksonville, FL friends at the funeral home Born in Jacksonville, FL, he (Mike Donze Memorial Music Aidan Warren; Maxwell and passed away on Friday after- Saturday from 1:00 P M till was the oldest of five sons of Ann Ballard Fund on notation line), 1415 E. Sophie Mei Jackson. Close fam- noon, May 9, 2014 at Baptist funeral time. Mildred Garnto Carter and the Chappell State Street, Rockford, IL 61104. ily members include: John, Medical Center South in Crosby Funeral Home late Seth Carter, Jr. Being raised To share a memory or con- Mary, and Domilie Greene of Jacksonville, FL after a heroic 7- Alma, Ga. in the Panama Park section of Ann Ballard Chappell, age dolence, visit honquestfh.com. Salisbury; Andrew Greene and year battle with cancer. North Jacksonville, Jimmy was 86, of Fernandina Beach, Flori- Honquest Family Funeral Home Katie Greene Senko; and Born in Jersey City, NJ, she Kay Robinson Music a graduate of da, died May 1, 2014 of Chronic with Crematory, Loves Park, Ill. Pamela and Jim McLune of New was the eldest of three girls Andrew Myeloproliferative Disorder, York City. born to the late Dominic Joseph Kay Robinson Music, 59, of Jackson High Essential Thrombocythemia Joseph A. In words he himself wrote and Veronica Helen Dragone Yulee, Florida, passed away School, where Type. She grew up in Augusta, for this occasion, Dr. Jackson Bartolomeo. Being raised in Saturday, May 10th, 2014 at her he was a Georgia, the child of D. Lee Jackson III, M.D. “loved his dear wife, children, Jersey City, residence in Robbinsville. member of Ballard and Annie Lois (Seals) Dr. Joseph A. Jackson, III, grandchildren, and his many she attended She was preceded in death the Class of Ballard. M.D., died on May 5, 2014, in friends all over the world. He Holy Rosary by her Father Billy Samuel 1968. He Ann is survived by her Jacksonville, FL, of complica- also loved the practice of medi- Catholic Robinson and Mother Maebell attended Lake daughter, Lois Chappell tions from a cerebral hemor- cine, travel, New York City, Grammar Heyman Mobley and husband City Community College in Winkler of Chapel Hill, NC, and rhage, which had occurred two Broadway, baseball, playing the School and Gene; Sister Marsha Robinson; Lake City, FL and received an her son, Robert Ballard days earlier. piano for Barb, and all music – was a member and her Father-in-Law Wesley Associate of Science Degree in Chappell of Dr. Jackson was born on from Mendelssohn to Meatloaf. of the gradu- Music. Criminal Justice from North Poplar Bluff, June 19, 1940, in Pittsburgh, He loved the cabin on Lake ating class of She is survived by her hus- Western College of Allied MO; her Pennsylvania, the first of two Norman, the condo at Myrtle 1965 from St. Michael Catholic band of 33 1/2 years, Steve Sciences in Tulsa, Oklahoma. granddaugh- children of Mary Dougherty Beach, and summers in Maine. High School. After high school Music; Sons and their girl- He later attended the Police ters Colette Jackson and Joseph A. Jackson, He loved working out at the she attended Berkley Secretar- friends, Yancey Kyle Music and Academy with the Jacksonville Winkler of Jr. In 1945 the family moved to YMCA, and was an expert in ial School. She later lived in Sarah of Yulee, FL, and Cody Sheriff’s Office.Upon graduat- Boone, NC, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where Trivia and Pop Culture. He Bloomfield where her child- Miles Music and Ali of Yulee, ing from the Police Academy, and Sophia Dr. Jackson remembers fondly all the dogs ren, Bill and Dominique were FL; her sisters he served for seven years as an Winkler of attended East and the cat. He positively loved born. Amanda Pear- Officer with JSO. In 1979, he Chapel Hill. Her brother Lee Side Elemen- the trip to Russia. His favorite In 1979, she and her family son and hus- moved to Nassau County and Ballard lives in Mars Hill, NC, tary School TV show of all time was Buffy moved to North Caldwell, NJ band Norman joined the Public Safety Depart- and her late sister Marjorie and Naval Air the Vampire Slayer, and favorite where she enjoyed her years of Yulee, FL ment at the Amelia Island Ballard. Her husband was the Junior H.S. In books were The World Accor- raising her children, providing and Sissy Hall Plantation Company. While late Robert Gentry Chappell of 1958 he grad- ding to Garp and A Confederacy for them, and being their num- and husband working the annual Women’s Richmond, Virginia. uated from of Dunces. See you around next ber one fan at all their sporting David of Jack- Tennis Association (WTA) ten- Ann attended Agnes Scott Fort Lauder- trip!” events. After a number of years sonville, FL; nis tournament at the Plantation College and University of dale H.S. (tenth in a class of A Memorial Service will be of vacationing at the Amelia her Mother-in-Law Lola Music in 1983, he met, Carol, a fellow Georgia, and graduated from 830), where he was president held on July 23, 2014 at 4 p.m. at Island Plantation, she retired of Fernandina Beach, FL; she is AIP employee; who would Augusta College, Augusta, of the National Honor Society, St. Thomas Church in Camden, and moved to Amelia Island, FL also survived by several nieces become his wife later that same Georgia. In Richmond, Virginia treasurer of his Junior and ME, followed immediately by a in 2000. and nephews and one great- year. Jimmy remained at the in 1963, she marched with Dr. Senior classes, secretary of the Celebration of Life at the Ms. Kostecki was a member niece. Plantation until retiring as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Key Club, attended Boys State, Rockport Boat Club. Memorial of The 200 Club – a charitable No services are planned at Director of Public Safety in together with her husband and was named “Broward donations may be made to the organization in Northern NJ, this time. An online register is 1999. helped integrate restaurants by County Teenager of the Year” Amelia Residents in Action for and the Mercier Club – a available at www.townson- Mr. Carter served on the having meals with black cou- by the local newspaper. the Symphony (ARIAS) Catholic organization in Upper smithfuneralhome.com. Nassau County Selective ples. She worked as a US From 1958-62 Dr. Jackson Instrument Zoo Program. Montclair, NJ. She was active Townson-Smith Funeral Home Service Board, and was a mem- Department of Defense contract attended Davidson College, Eternity Funeral Home and member of Notre Dame Church Robbinsville, N.C. ber of the Fraternal Order of negotiator at Fort Gordon, where he was a Dana Scholar, a Cremations – Nassau (North Caldwell, NJ), Our Police Lodge No. 65, Sons of Georgia. member and officer of Alpha Lady of Blessed Sacrament Freida Elizabeth the American Legion Squadron In 1990, she retired to Tau Omega fraternity and sev- Richard Andrew (Roseland, NJ) and St. Michael 54, VFW Post 4351 Men’s Auxi- Fernandina Beach where she eral Honorary societies, and Catholic Church (Fernandina Rowe liary, was the past President of had spent summers in the cot- served on the editorial board Jackson Beach, FL). Freida Elizabeth Rowe, 86, of VFW Post 4351 Men’s Auxiliary tage where her grandfather, of the humor and literary mag- Mr. Richard Andrew Jack- She enjoyed and coveted Fernandina Beach, FL, went and the Loyal Order of the Weldon Seals of Waycross, azine. Dr. Jackson earned his son, age 76, of Fernandina her time with her family as home to be with her Lord and Moose Lodge 2352 and without Georgia, had built a cottage at M.D. from the University of Beach, FL passed away on well as sharing her joy of Savior on May 11, 2014. saying, an avid Florida Gator 246 S. Fletcher Ave., Fernan- Florida College of Medicine in Thursday morning, May 8, 2014 cooking with her family and Freida was born in fan. dina Beach. “I can’t believe I 1966. After an internship at at Baptist Medical Center – friends. Boulougne, FL, on November 3, He is preceded in death by get to wake up here, and I don’t Charlotte Memorial Hospital, Nassau. She leaves behind her son, 1927 to Arthur and Elizabeth his father, Seth Carter, Jr., who have to leave,” she said. Dr. Jackson served as a Flight Born in Middlebury, VT, he Willard Michael “Bill” Kostecki Higginbotham. She was a found- passed away in 2011, and a Her interests and activities Surgeon in the U.S. Air Force. was the youngest of three chil- Jr. and his wife, Anastasia, and ing member of Boulougne brother, Terry Lee Carter, who included: He then entered residency train- dren born to the late Alan and her granddaughter Arabella Baptist Church where she was passed away in 1993. Amelia Island Sea Turtle ing in Ophthalmology at Vivian Jackson. As children, he Marie of Davie, FL, her daugh- the Pianist and Sunday School Jimmy leaves behind his Watch, Fernandina Beach Bowman Gray-Wake Forest and his sisters grew up in ter, Dominique Cook and her Teacher. wife, Carol R. Carter, Fernan- Woman’s Club, American School of Medicine, where he Bridport, VT. In his mid twen- husband, Andy, of Jacksonville, At the time of her passing dina Beach, FL, their daughter, Contract Bridge League, Meals served as Chief Resident, 1972- ties, Mr. Jackson moved to FL. Two sisters, Annette she had been a longtime mem- Shannon Carter Childress and on Wheels, Nassau NAACP, 73. Chichester, NH. He later accept- Bartolomeo and Veronica ber of Amelia Baptist Church her husband, Daryl, Jackson- Sierra Club of Nassau County Dr. Jackson built a success- ed employment with the State of Romaine, both of Jacksonville, in Fernandina Beach FL. ville, FL, his mother, Mildred and Mariner’s Walk Home-own- ful private practice in New Hampshire as an onsite FL, Nieces, Nicole Bartolomeo, She was preceded in death G. Carter, Yulee, FL, three ers Association. Opthalmology in Salisbury, N.C. Caretaker with the Urban Alyssa Romaine, Kimberly by her parents; husband, Harold brothers, Kenneth Carter Memorials can be made to from 1973 until his retirement in Forestry Service. In the early Kostecki and grandniece E. Rowe; infant son, Dwight (June), Jacksonville, FL, Roger Leukemia & Lymphoma Socie- 2001. Throughout this time Dr. 2000s, he retired when he and Kylie Kostecki, her grandpups Rowe; sister, Marie Cristeas; Carter (Shirley), Yulee, FL, ty to account In memory of Ann Jackson was also on the medical his wife came to Fernandina Rascal, Jersey, Kokonuts and and brother, Arthur J. Higgin- Donald Carter, Fernandina Ballard Chappell, or to your staff of Rowan Regional Medical Beach, to be near their daugh- Brooklyn, as well as many botham Jr. Freida is survived Beach, FL, a sister in law, local Humane Society. Center, where he served terms ter. extended loving family mem- by her daughter, Robin (Ross) Lorraine Krauss-Rintala (Jed), as Secretary and later President While living in Chichester, bers and friends. Roberts; son, Ritchie Rowe; Minnetonka, MN, mother-in- of the Medical Staff. He also he was a former President of The Mass of Christian Burial grandchildren: Brianna (Daniel) law, Janet M. Rintala of Duluth, Mike Donze served for many years as a the Lions Club and later, a mem- was celebrated at 10:00 am on Westfall, Bridget (William) Weil, MN, several nieces, nephews Mike “Gil” Donze, 62, died Clinical Instructor in ber of the Portsmouth Kiwanis Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at St. Brittany (Patrick) Giovannoni and great-nieces and nephews peacefully at home in Rockford, Ophthalmology at Wake Forest Club. After settling in Fernan- Michael Catholic Church with and Jonathan Roberts; great- and two aunts, Lois Carter of Illinois on Thursday, May 8, School of Medicine. dina Beach, he volunteered at Reverend Father Jose grandchildren: Brayden and Jacksonville, FL. and Peggy 2014. Local singer, songwriter, In addition to his medical the Nassau Humane Society. Kallukalum, Celebrant. Haylie Giovannoni, Reagan and Parrish of LuLu, FL. musician and photographer in practice, Dr. Jackson was active Mr. Jackson is preceded in Her family received friends Grant Westfall; brother, Cecil Funeral services will be at Rockford, IL and Fernandina in his church and community. death by his wife, Tanya on Monday from 5:00-7:00 pm in Higginbotham; several nieces 11:00 am today, Wednesday, Beach, FL, he At First Presbyterian Church in Mayville Jackson, who passed the Burgess Chapel of Oxley- and nephews. May 14, 2014 in the Burgess and his broth- Salisbury he served as an Elder, away in 2006. Heard Funeral Home where the Graveside services will be Chapel of Oxley-Heard with Mr. er, Parry, taught Sunday School, chaired He leaves behind, two sons, Prayer Vigil for the Deceased held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 Jim Mayo, officiating. owned and the Stewardship Committee, David Jackson (Susan), Allens- was held at 6:00 pm with at Buford Grove Baptist Church Mr. Carter will be laid to rest operated and sang for many years in the town, NH, Gary Jackson, Fer- Deacon Art Treadwell, officiat- Cemetery at 11:00 am. in Hughes Cemetery. Saturn Studio choir. He served four terms on nandina Beach, FL, a daughter, ing. In lieu of flowers the family His family will receive in downtown the Board of the Salisbury- Lynette Little (Timmy), In lieu of flowers, memorial asks that donations be made in friends today, Wednesday, May Rockford from Rowan Symphony Society. He Fernandina Beach, FL, a sister, contributions may be made to her honor to the Amelia Baptist 14, at the funeral home, from 1983 to 2002, was President of the Rowan Norma Stone, Bridport, NH, Helping Hands for Lung Cancer, Church in Fernandina Beach, 10:30 am until the hour of serv- as well as performing together County AIDS Task Force, and a five grandchildren, Melissa 823 Cedar Street, Jacksonville, FL. ice. A reception will follow the in various bands. board member of the Literacy Emory, Brian Jackson, Caryl FL 32207. This was an organi- Condolences may be services at the American Survived by his brother, Council. Jackson, Cody Jackson, Colin zation Ms. Kostecki was an expressed by signing the Legion, Post 54. Parry (Jennifer Sullivan) Donze, After his retirement in 2001, Jackson and a great-grandson, active member of and was very guest book at www.nassaufh. In lieu of flowers, memorial Spring Hill, FL; son, Sam Dr. Jackson moved to Rockport, Austin Emory. dear to her heart. com. contributions may be made to Donze, Rockford, IL; stepson ME. Soon after, he also bought Funeral services for Mr. Please share her Life Legacy Nassau Funeral Home, Callahan Clay (Isabel) Corrigan, a house in Amelia Island, FL, Jackson will be held at a later at www.oxleyheard.com. Rockford, IL; stepdaughter, where he lived during the win- date as he is laid to rest beside Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors NOBLE MONUMENT Cassie (Chad) Brecunier, ter months. He was a member his wife in the Maryville Family DEATH NOTICES OMPANY NC Chicago, IL; special friend and of St. Thomas Episcopal Cemetery, Middlebury, VT. C , I . companion, April Frost; and a Church, Camden, ME, and St. Please share his Life Legacy Daniel Eugene Lee Mark Lee Davis, 60, 277-4499 large extended family of much- Peter’s Episcopal Church, at www.oxleyheard.com. Daniel Eugene Lee, age 74, Boulogne, died on Wednesday, 14th & Atlantic loved cousins and friends. Amelia Island, FL. He served Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors of Alma passed away Monday, April 30, 2014. A celebration visit noblemonument.com A memorial service was held on the Board of the Mid Coast May 12th at his residence after of his life will be held Sunday, Habitat for Humanity in Maine, Fareedah an extended illness. May 18, at East Seventh Street and participated in mission Daniel was a native of Bacon and Ocean Avenue with a 511 Ash Street, work with his church in Florida. Thomas Jones County but had lived in repast at the family home. Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Dr. Jackson is survived by Mrs. Fareedah Thomas Fernandina Beach, Florida for Eternity Funeral Homes & (904) 261-3696 Fax 261-3698 his beloved wife of fifty years, Jones, 63, passed away on 42 years before moving back to Cremations-Nassau Barbara Greene Jackson, and Thursday, May 8, 2014. The Alma 11 years ago. 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MAP Continued from 1A Builders who care and intensity for the tropical cyclone, and takes into account likely fore- cast errors. HEATHER A. PERRY daughter Ann volunteer with crash, notes Mac Morris, • The map is subject to change News-Leader Barnabas and with the Nassau County project manag- every six hours in association with Interfaith Dinner Network. He er. every new hurricane center full advi- John Weller has been doing was a guardian ad litem in Ocala Ramp referrals usually come sory package. Due to the processing carpentry since he was a kid before moving to Nassau in from churches or other time required to produce the map, it growing up on a farm who loved County three years ago. organizations. will not be available until about 45 to to build things. The Wellers have three “All requests are vetted, usu- 60 minutes following the advisory For the past two years, he other grown children, Beth, ally by a 501(c)3 for validity of release. has volunteered with Builders Amy and Richard. need and these days, needs are It is important to remember that Care of Nassau County as part To date, Builders Care has greater than funding,” said Fernandina Beach is a barrier island. of a crew that builds ramps for built 100 ramps with supplies Morris. Although there are two ways to enter, those who have difficulty get- purchased through donations. Donate to Builders Care during a tropical storm or hurricane, ting in and out of their homes. Fernandina Lumber and Home through Memorial United access to and from Hecksher Drive “I heard about it through a Depot have made in-kind dona- Methodist Church or the will be controlled. The Shave Bridge church announcement at tions, as did various home- Council on Aging. is the main access point. This could Memorial United Methodist builders before the housing [email protected] be damaged and destroyed, there- Church. I really feel good about fore restricting any first responders helping people live a better qual- John Weller (in cap) and service providers from providing ity of life,” said Weller. joins other volun- any type of services to those strand- “We did a ramp for a heavy, teers to build a ed on the island. Baptist Medical severely handicapped man wheelchair ramp. Center Nassau will be evacuated. whose dad was having difficul- SUBMITTED Nassau County residents are ty getting him in and out of the encouraged to learn their evacua- house. Building a ramp enabled tion zone, plan a destination and trav- him to get in and out without el routes and create a preparedness assistance and he was thrilled to kit prior to hurricane season, which not to be confined in the house begins on June 1 each year. due to lack of access,” he said. To view your specific evacuation Weller also recalled how zone and learn additional informa- pleased a couple of senior ladies tion, visit www.nassaucountyfl.com/ were who could live alone more eoc or follow NCEM on Twitter and securely after their ramps were Facebook at @NassauEM. To learn installed. more about storm surge and the new “They were able to exit their flood maps, visit www.nhc.noaa.gov/ homes with confidence and surge and www.nhc.noaa.gov/news/ without help.” 20140131_pa_stormSurgeGraphic. Weller, his wife Linda and pdf.
How about truckers and tourists who use the GAS Continued from 1A roads? five years and would have started Jan. 1. “I don’t want to share the costs with tourists Nassau County could use the money. Budget either. We need tourists,” said Kelley, after the officials are projecting a $10 million to $12 million meeting. shortfall in the fiscal 2014-15 budget. Holloway declined comment Monday night on County Manager Ted Selby and Budget his vote. Director Shanea Jones made a visual effort to Under the proposal, the 5-cent gas tax would underscore the county’s need for more cash. have expired in five years. It did not apply to They put two large maps of the county on a diesel fuel. wall and marked both with roadway projects. The county already imposes a 6-cent gas tax One map was flush with red highlights. One was- to help pay off multimillion-dollar loans for road- n’t. And this latter one represented existing con- way projects. There is also another 1-cent gas tax ditions. for capital projects. The point: Roadway maintenance is Under state statute, county officials are being cancelled or deferred because money is allowed to apply up to 12 cents in gasoline taxes. scarce. But, for now, the county is holding at 7 cents. There hasn’t been a county property tax The board discussion was brief, but there was increase for six years, though the cost of every- concern that future commissioners would over- thing the county does has steadily increased over ride any attempts to sunset the proposed 5-cent that time, including roadway maintenance, say gas tax. officials. “I don’t have confidence in government and I “Everything went up. Somehow or another are one,” said Kelley. we’ve got to come up with another revenue Under the rules of this vote, just one public stream,” said Edwards. hearing was needed. Typically, there are two. But this is an election year for Holloway and The county heard from three people who said Kelley and voters don’t like tax hikes. That’s an additional taxes are burdensome. There was important consideration for politicians who want mention that the 5-cent gas would send people to keep their job. to Jacksonville or Georgia to fill up their tank. Kelley said his vote to reject the fuel tax That didn’t sound like a smart idea to increase was not politically motivated. Boatright, who said the gas tax is better than a “I have 15 vehicles in my business and I’m not property tax increase. going to ask the common man to pay more “Spend two gallons to save five cents? That’s either,” said Kelley, who owns a pest control com- their prerogative,” said Boatright. pany in Fernandina Beach. [email protected] CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
4A WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014/NEWS-LEADER BUSINESS Retail distillery planned Price is right
ANGELA DAUGHTRY News-Leader for growth here A retail distillery is in the planning stages in downtown There is usually a price to ments. Fernandina Beach, to be locat- be paid for growth – with the Inevitably, ed in a vacant commercial build- environment, with density, there will ing at 115 S. Second St. with lifestyles. be impacts The new business is the But sometimes the price on traffic, brainchild of former airline con- is right. The payoff exceeds parking, sultant Roger Morenc of the costs. routines. Brunswick, Ga., who is plan- An example is the breath- You ning to start with distilled rums taking Stadium golf course can’t stop as a “cornerstone product.” The at Sawgrass Country Club. growth, distillery, called Marlin & Here, growth has trumped STEVE’S however. Barrell, will offer tastings and any unfavorable impacts. It’s MARKET You can’t tours, and may also be available hard to find fault in the pris- PLACE put a mora- for private parties and events, tine course – and The torium on according to Morenc. Players Championship event it, or else “Today, most spirits con- held there this past week. Steve Nicklas an area will sumed are really only made by The fabulously run golf decay and a handful of large distilleries,” SUBMITTED event provides entertain- die. You must instead man- Morenc wrote in an email. A retail distillery may be located at this building at 115 S. Second St. if the business ment to residents as well as age it. “They make their product, and owner gets final approvals from the city, state and federal governments for the opera- draws attention from around High-demand properties that’s great, but the amount of tion. the world, showcasing the will be acquired for business variety and innovation in prod- Jacksonville Beaches and and industrial purposes. And uct development is nowhere North Florida. It again pro- we have a lot of them here, what it will be as craft distiller- cessing and aging is, to me, the business gets going. the attractiveness of Amelia vided theatrical episodes with our water and beaches ies continue to pop up and push wonderfully exciting.” “We reviewed a good num- Island in terms of being a livable this week, further enriching and accessible acreage. the envelope. The complexity Morenc said he is also excit- ber of markets to set up a dis- community with good schools its history. Embracing growth with of product types, flavors and ed about the prospect of moving tillery in prior to our decision,” for our children helped tip the From a historical per- reasonable and effective combinations of raw media, pro- his family to Amelia Island as Morenc says. “As it turns out, scales for us.” spective, the footage of policies is the best alterna- “Florida is a great produce developers transforming tive. We should continue to and farming state,” Morenc thick woods and marshes do that here. says, “We’d love to bring those into the Stadium course is a Look at the beach access- flavors forward in our products. sight to behold. Of course, es along South Fletcher and So maybe someday we’ll pro- there were some environ- on A1A (on Amelia Island). duce a honey brandy or a local mental repercussions. These were planned and triple sec liqueur, but how that However, the final product executed by our forefathers. exactly manifests itself is some- neatly blended the contrasts And the Egans Creek thing only time will tell.” of nature with commerce. Greenway is enjoyed by Morenc says he is planning There are other exam- many residents while on a brightly lit tasting room ples of effective growth in becoming a protective that is open to the distillery area North Florida. The Amelia refuge for raccoons and so guests can “connect with Island Plantation and The otters and a plethora of what we’re doing.” Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. birds. “I foresee that we’ll do The St. Augustine Just think. The Amelia vodka, gin and someday an Amphitheater. The St. Johns Island Plantation property America rye whiskey,” Morenc Town Center. And in Yulee, used to be strip mines, the says. the North Hampton and St. Johns Town Center was The number of employees Amelia National develop- at one time dairy land and Morenc hires will depend on ments and golf courses. North Hampton and Amelia whether he is able to get distri- More growth lies National were pine-tree bution rights. ahead. Our area draws too forests. In each case, the “We are trying to work with much recognition and outcome significantly out- the city to obtain changes so acclaim to not be desired by weighed the previous condi- that we have distribution rights outsiders. As more people tions. like other craft distilleries in visit here and relocate here, Anti-growth factions must Florida,” Morenc says. “The city developers and commercial be willing to compromise on has been really great so far, but interests will continue to fol- this important issue. We all we just haven’t worked through low. live and work in places that the process yet. ... I’m optimistic Already, within Nassau were once empty parcels of it all works out and then we see County, the Terra Point proj- land. We don’t want to be jobs come along with what ect in Yulee will be expan- overrun with growth, but we we’re trying to accomplish.” sive, encompassing thou- must expect it and manage The new distillery project is sands of homes, with a blend it. located in the Community of parks and retail venues. In And unfortunately, unlike Redevelopment Area, and has Bryceville, the Crawford golf, we don’t get a mulligan received approval by both the Diamond property will even- if we hit an errant shot. Historic District Council and tually engage some major Steve Nicklas is a finan- the Technical Review industry. cial advisor with a major Committee. Morenc said he A stage/performance U.S. firm who lives on hoped to have final approvals area is being discussed for Amelia Island. His business from federal, state and city lev- the Main Beach area in columns appear in several els within the next few months Fernandina Beach, as is a newspapers in North Florida. and construction completed by riverfront park in historic He can be reached at 753- the end of summer. downtown – as part of long- 0236. [email protected] awaited marina improve- [email protected]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at 6:00 PM in the City Commission Chambers, 204 Ash Street Fernandina Beach, Florida to consider the following application:
ORDINANCE 2014-08
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING 17.46 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT STATE ROAD 200/A1A/S. 8TH STREET AND AMELIA ISLAND PARKWAY AND GATEWAY BOULEVARD; PROVID- ING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014 BUSINESS News-Leader 5A Promoting financial literacy for teens
ALAN DONALDSON For the News-Leader The object is to present an enjoyable, Teenagers are taught to use English all through their school interactive discussion of how years – but where and when are financial life works and how to they taught to use money? Using money involves a lot make it work for teenagers. more than just spending it, a talent that seems to come nat- urally to everyone. But how & Girls Clubs of America ed this spring as a pilot program about saving, budgeting, bor- (BGCA) to make that happen. at the Miller Freedom Club. rowing, investing? Surveys With research and program Half a dozen teenage club mem- show that financial literacy development funded by the bers are participating in an among teenagers, the ability to Foundation, BGCA has devel- abbreviated series of sessions handle personal finances, is oped a program called Money which will both educate those sadly lacking. No more than a Matters: Make It Count which participants and explore how third of teens know how to bal- has been adopted by over half of best to apply the program in ance a checkbook, and even the 2,700 clubs nationally. Nassau County. Their enthusi- fewer understand how credit The program involves a astic volunteer facilitator and cards work. number of hour-long sessions Amelia Island resident, Nick A cooperative program for teens in an informal, group Klein, just happens to work for between Boys & Girls Clubs of setting facilitated by a knowl- Charles Schwab in Jacksonville. America and the Charles edgeable adult. There are five He was easy to convince that Schwab Foundation aims to basic sections that cover issues this program would be both help fix that problem. The foun- such as Budgeting, Saving, worthwhile for the kids and dation is a non-profit organiza- Planning for College Financially filled with personal satisfaction. tion established by Charles and Credit & Debt. The plan is to expand the pro- SUBMITTED Schwab, founder of the highly Damon Williams of BGCA gram next school year to both Nick Klein of the Charles Schwab brokerage firm in Jacksonville offers basic financial successful brokerage firm. says: “We don’t want to be local clubs. The clubs’ Teen information to teens at the Boys & Girls Club’s Miller Freedom Center in Yulee. His daughter, Carrie School, Part 2.” The object is Director Theresa Duncan will Schwab-Pomerantz, has been to present an enjoyable, inter- figure largely in the design of foundation president for 10 active discussion of how finan- the local Money Matters proj- years. She remembers her teen cial life works and how to make ect. years all too well, working and it work for teenagers. An elab- Another reason to encour- saving into her 20’s while her orate facilitator’s guide is pro- age your teenager to be a mem- dad was struggling to succeed. vided, along with a personal ber of a Boys & Girls Club – Carrie is determined to help finance guide for each “stu- call 491-9102 for the Roberts youngsters gain the financial dent”. Club in Fernandina or 261-1075 knowledge she had to learn the Locally, Money Matters: for the Miller Club on Old hard way and turned to Boys Make It Count has been initiat- Nassauville Road.
IN BRIEF Southeastern Bank involvement.” She is an active member of Southeastern Bank the First Baptist Church in announced the addition of Fernandina. She and her hus- Suzanne Willis as Assistant band Todd have two children, Vice President and Branch Blake and Cole. Manager for the bank’s Yulee Founded in 1888, office. Willis, a lifelong resi- Southeastern Bank offers a dent of Fernandina Beach, full line of commercial and received her business degree personal services to meet the from Georgia Southern financial needs of its cus- University and has been in tomers. Headquartered in banking since 1993. Darien, Ga., Southeastern “I am really excited about Bank has 13 locations in joining Southeastern Bank,” southeast Georgia and said Willis. “I am glad to be Northeast Florida. part of a banking team dedi- For information, visit cated to outstanding cus- www.southeasternbank. Willis tomer service and community com. A S P / L N
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6A WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014 NEWS News-Leader Sitting in traffic wastes millions of dollars
MARY MAGUIRE leads a four-county effort to plan goals. But the future has to start proposals with a cost-feasibili- News-Leader and fund transportation resour- somewhere. ty plan. ces. Officials are working now A wish list of proposed projects in For the Path Forward 2035 “Where will the jobs be? How much does it cost on a long-range plan known as Nassau County includes expansion of US 17 plan, which was called Envision Where will the growth be? North Florida’s economy to Path Forward 2040 in Nassau, 2035, for example, a commuter That’s important,” said Larson. have people sit in traffic? Duval, Clay and St. Johns coun- north of A1A to four lanes, adding express rail from Jacksonville to Yulee She said for the first time, $316 million annually. ties. bus service to Jacksonville from Yulee and was put on the list for $125 mil- the ports are on the list. Add a vehicle crash to the The organization conducts lion. “It’s important how you mix, and sitting in traffic costs an update every five years, com- building a commuter rail service to That project is still under move freight, because that $526 million each year. pleting the 2035 plan in 2009. Jacksonville from Fernandina Beach. consideration. impacts the roadways,” said The North Florida Transpor- There is a need to look so far Is it moving forward? Larson. “And rails. There is abil- tation Planning Organization down the road because it takes “Not at this point,” said ity to move freight out of region, (North Florida TPO) reported years of planning to build trans- paths and sidewalks for pedes- tion rather than to a timer. Marci Larson, public affairs whether it’s going to the those numbers from the state in portation infrastructure. trians. “That’s smart planning,” said manager for the North Florida Midwest, south or north.” a public hearing last month in They also take time to pay The organization sent five King. TPO. But keep a Nov. 14 deadline Yulee. for, and money is a concern. people, including three con- And realistic. “It’s all about money. It’s all in mind. That’s when the North And, they say, we move too “Our needs are bigger than sultants, to the local meeting The state is considering about funding.” Florida TPO needs to wrap up much freight for that kind of the funding available,” said held April 23 at the county intelligent controls, also known But Larson says it has to get its work. The final report is due congestion, 100 million tons at Berk, who is chief transporta- administration building. as adaptive traffic lights, for A1A into the long-range plan to in December. last count. tion planner for HNTB Corp. in About a dozen large maps that would come with the expan- secure federal funding. Commissioner Danny Lee- So, this message from a St. Augustine and has been in of the region were propped on sion project starting this fall. So how many 2035 projects per, who serves on the North video played at the meeting the business for 25 years. easels and marked with dizzy- Details are still in the planning have been completed? Florida TPO board, attended might be cause for concern. But right now, it’s wish-list ing sets of lines and dotted lines stages but the first light to make “None,” said Larson. “It the meeting but did not take “The future as America’s time and that means ignore the in primary colors. Each line the switch is targeted at the US takes time, and it’s a moving part in the presentation. Public logistic center is in jeopardy budget and focus on the dream. identified proposed projects. 17 and A1A intersection, say target with a lot of planning.” Works Director Scott Herring because of congestion.” As part of their work, the Participants were asked to officials. Such as securing easements was there. So were representa- And as the population grows organization asks the public for “vote” for projects by dropping Organizers also offered lists and mitigating environmental tives from the Amelia Island the situation could get worse, input. tokens into glass cylinders posi- of the proposed projects in considerations. Fernandina Beach Yulee say officials. “Tell us what’s important? tioned at various projects. Nassau County, including the The list of priority projects Chamber of Commerce. “The population is expected What’s not?” said Berk. The county’s Director of expansion of US 17 north of can be found online at Who wasn’t? No one from to about double to two million The North Florida TPO held Growth Management Peter A1A to four lanes; adding ex- www.northfloridatpo.com. The the general public. people by the year 2040,” said a series of public meetings late King dropped tokens into a plan press bus service to Jackson- list is updated each August. “It’s Wednesday, and that’s a Jeanette Berk, a consultant for last month in each county ask- for more bike paths and anoth- ville from Yulee and building a “This is a federally mandat- church night for many people,” the organization. ing for input about the need for er for intelligent controls, such commuter rail service to Jack- ed process,” said Larson. said John Finotti, a media strate- “We need to plan now.” roads, transit systems, moving as setting traffic lights to the sonville from Fernandina Larson said that a typical gist for the organization. The North Florida TPO freight by train or at ports, bike number of cars at an intersec- Beach. project from initial idea to finish The information is available There is also a proposed can take 12 years. online, and the public is invited freight plan to add a cruise or The North Florida TPO is to offer input on the North cargo berth to the Port of coming back in September for a Florida TPO website at Fernandina. public meeting on the numbers, www.northfloridatpo.com. At this point, it’s all optimistic specifically attaching project mmaguire@fbnew Traffic to double by 2040 MARY MAGUIRE this fall, increasing the number But it won’t be up and running News-Leader of traffic lanes to six, from for a few years, said Houston. four. “It’s because you need a If you think there are more But officials have another bunch of them along the corri- cars and trucks on A1A in plan to reduce congestion along dor for the system to work,” Nassau County every day, you the roadway. They will tie green, said Houston. “So, we’re start- are right. yellow and red lights to the ing at the light at 17, but we Transportation officials number of cars on the roadway, need to get a few more in place expect a daily average of 32,000 in real-time. to be effective.” vehicles on the roadway from Right now the signals are According to FDOT’s proj- I-95 to Old Nassauville Road programmed to change to ect manager Will Lyons, the by 2040. That’s more than dou- green when a lot of cars are system upgrade will add 5 per- ble the 14,700 daily average in expected, such as the morning cent to the $550,000 estimate to 2012, the latest numbers avail- and evening rush. But that’s like construct the signalization plan. able. setting the alarm clock every- In an email he said the com- The Florida Department of day to 7 a.m., even on the days puterized “brains” of the sys- Transportation (FDOT) proj- when you have to get out of bed tem will be located in Nassau ects the daily average will be at 6 a.m. County’s traffic engineering 17,700 in 2020, and 21,200 by “It’s outdated,” said Charles office. 2030. Houston, a traffic engineer for While Adaptive Traffic But FDOT says relief is com- Nassau County. “Drivers should Signal systems are new to the ing. notice significant improvement county, they have been used The state is widening the with the new system.” around the world since the roadway from I-95 to Old This approach is called an 1970s. Nassauville Road starting Adaptive Traffic Signal System. 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WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014 OPINION News-Leader 7A Study: Older folks are nicer
Getting old has its advantages. Older folks We are less likely to come were to their children. get into the movie theater for a dollar less than back with a cutting response We are less likely to become frustrated young sprouts; they can eat out for less, espe- when someone remarks hurt- working around the house, trying, for example, cially if they go for the early-bird special; they fully about us. Reason: We to fix leaky faucets and toilets. We are more can inadvertently say offensive things and be didn’t hear what was said. likely to forgive people who have made stupid forgiven more quickly, and – my dentist tells We are more polite. mistakes, because we have made our own stu- F LORIDA’ S O LDEST W EEKLY N EWSPAPER me – their teeth are less sensitive. No, he was- Example: When we break in pid mistakes over the years. E STABLISHED IN 1854 n’t talking about dentures. line at the cafeteria, we polite- We wish that others around us would use The latest revelation over which old folks ly say, “Excuse me, please.” good manners and respect their elders. But we The News-Leader is published with pride weekly may revel is that they’re likely to be nicer. The We are not trying these don’t consider ourselves elders. They’re older for the people of Nassau County by Community Wall Street Journal reported last month that FROM days to enhance our résumés. folks. Newspapers, Inc., Athens, Georgia. We believe “most people tend to become more agreeable, THE That means we don’t live as I could go on, but you get the idea. I that strong newspapers build strong communi- more responsible, more emotionally stable” as much on the edge, which believe the research showing older folks are ties – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary HOME they grow older. Researchers call it the OFFICE means we’re less edgy. nicer, but it really boils down to this one gem of goal is to publish distinguished and profitable Maturity Principle. We are less likely to care truth reported in the Wall Street Journal: that community-oriented newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of Unfortunately, some people are immune to what other people think of us. friendly, outgoing, responsible people tend to professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, qual- the Maturity Principle. You might be thinking Phil Hudgins It turns out, of course, that no be happier than shy, irresponsible, unsociable ity and hard work. of the old man down the street who never one has been thinking of us people. speaks when you meet him on your morning in the first place. Maybe older folks have figured it out. FOY R. MALOY JR ., PUBLISHER walk and who complains when your cat purrs We are more patient with others. Reason: It Well, most of us. The Maturity Principle is MICHAEL PARNELL, EDITOR too loud. takes too much energy to argue. still avoiding that crabby old man down the MIKE HANKINS, ADVERTISING DIRECTOR But, generally speaking, I think there’s a lot Most of us do not have children to rear, street. ROBERT FIEGE, PRODUCTION DIRECTOR of truth in the study of maturity. Here are some which means that we are not ultimately respon- Phil Hudgins is the senior editor for BOB TIMPE, CIRCULATION DIRECTOR ways I think older people – of whom I am one, sible for how young people turn out. That’s one Community Newspapers Inc., the media compa- ANGELINE MUDD, thus the use of the plural personal pronoun reason grandparents often are nicer – and ny that owns the News-Leader. “we” – demonstrate we’re nicer: more lenient – to their grandchildren than they [email protected] BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER SIÂN PERRY, ASSISTANT EDITOR BETH JONES, SPORTS EDITOR TOM WOOD DINK NESMITH VOICE OF THE PEOPLE CHAIRMAN PRESIDENT A plea for sea turtles Please don’t leave your beach The views expressed by the columnists and lights on at night because baby sea letter writers on this page are their own turtles will follow the lights and go and do not necessarily reflect the views of the wrong way when they hatch. If the newspaper, its owners or employees. you turn off your lights, turtles can be safe. Sea turtles are incredibly endangered and they are beautiful creatures. Please help keep them COMMUNITY THANKS alive by turning off your beach lights at night. Wild Amelia Junior Barnabas Naturalist group letter by third Barnabas thanks the Fernandina Outdoor graders from Fernandina Restaurant Kitchen (F.O.R.K.) for donating Beach Christian Academy: Eli proceeds of their recent special dinner event Johnson, Jarrett Potts, Jacob to benefit Barnabas programs. The following Lucas, Hattie Fannin, Morgan chefs came together to present a themed din- Coleman, Gracie Cullen, ner event on a lovely starlit evening April 27: Cayman Hogue, Grace Chef Brian, LuLu’s; Chef Scotty, 29 South; Castellani, Samantha Vestal, Chef Roberto, España; Chef Ricky, Joe’s 2nd Paige Bales, Meri Gelston, Street Bistro; Chef Adam, Merge; Chef William Davidson, Theo Marshal, Florida House Inn. Patrons enjoyed Chapman and Elijah Rosson the beautiful setting provided by the Florida House Inn. Barnabas operates the largest food pantry Boots on the Ground in Nassau County, and is a member of The It is with a heart filled with pride Hunger Coalition of Nassau County. The coali- that I get to tell you about the 2nd tion works together to solve problems and annual Boots on the Ground, distributes food weekly through mobile food Heroes and Bikers USA Poker Run pantries in connection with Feeding Northeast that American Legion chapter 9 held Florida and the Nourishment Network. For at the Flamingo RV resort in BILL DAY/CAGLE CARTOONS more information, please view our website: Jacksonville on Saturday. www.BarnabasNassau.org, or give us a call, It was an amazing and huge suc- people erroneously assume that the school and college students. They island vs. off-island properties. 261-7000. cess, raising $23,000, thanks to signage they see is lawfully there, are looking for young adults with No, 32034 responses were not Marla McDaniel sponsors, volunteers and partici- and the powers that be wouldn’t let little or no job experience to sell allocated properly. Development Manager pants, Legion Posts 283 & 401, it happen otherwise. Well, not so. their products. They get your child’s 30 percent of parishioners will Barnabas along with VFW Posts 4351 and Next will be food trucks: their information from the school, or at attend Mass in Yulee per survey 10095 were the stops, and back at signage needs strict limits and least that’s what they told my daugh- results. the RV resort, second shot and big enforcement. These are compelling ter, which made them that much Even with that, we still need the Southside Elementary engine kept every one entertained, reasons the county commissioners more believable to her. I personally expansion. The parents and the PTO of Southside along with the dream land should not consider relaxing the wouldn’t have a problem with them Without first building a church in Elementary would like to thank the busi- squadron, raffles, silent auctions, codes. Enforcing them should be offering our kids jobs for the sum- Yulee, we won’t know if this “30 per- nesses that graciously donated services, gift food, and drinks and just plain good consistent – and proactive. Ordinary mer, as long as they make it clear cent” will take care of the standing certificates and gift baskets to benefit each old fashioned American sprit. citizens cannot be expected to be how they are going to make their room only issue in Fernandina. staff member at our school during Staff Mothers of AMF is a non-profit the ones to blow the whistle on vio- money. “... we are not gaining more peo- Appreciation Week. organization of volunteers, prima- lators, when our county Code As it turns out, Vector does pay ple by expanding the church we are A big thank you to: rily Gold Star Mothers, who pro- Enforcement appears to have no the hourly rate which they so read- simply giving seats to those who are Amelia River Cruises, Arte Pizza, Timoti’s vide support for our deployed mandate to initiate action otherwise. ily advertise. They pay this rate for already in the church.” Fry Shak, Nassau Nails, Carmike Cinemas, American troops, honor Gold Star Ralph W. Allen every hour you actually sit with a “Allowing more people to attend Woody’s BBQ, Doo Wop Diner, Images Salon, Mothers and families, and pay trib- Fernandina Beach “qualified” customer in their home Mass at one time is only exacerbat- Amelia Community Theatre, Magna’s Full ute to the fallen by initiating projects or on the Internet showing/selling ing an incredibly bad problem ...” Body Salon, Pipeline Surf Shop, Driftwood that serve others. Fundraisers and their products. The hours of cold The city approves the valet park- Surf Shop, Fort Clinch, Fantastic Fudge, Red special events throughout the year Whipped up calling from the phonebook it takes ing as submitted on paper. Is this Otter, Chez Lezan Bakery, Peppers, Great help them achieve commitments. Whew, we are some stupid peo- to make these appointments, there’s just a formality to comply with city Harvest, Applebee’s, New York Nails, They offer much needed sup- ple here in America. Someone writ- no pay. For the time and money it requirements? DeNucci’s, Kabuki, Sandy Bottoms, Bo & port for deployed troops via letters ing about the “offensive” whips in takes getting to and returning from When questioned, the city’s Mike’s, Zaxby’s, Kelley’s Courtyard Café, and packages, sprinkled with lots the Pirate Parade must not realize these appointments, there’s no pay. Technical Review Committee Happy Tomato, Gourmet Gourmet, Ops, of love and well wishes! Currently, that “crackers” were poor whites For the three days training that is responded by saying if the valet Townies Pizza, Salty Pelican, Book Loft, American Heroes “Boots On The who were lucky if they could afford offered, there’s no pay. For the atten- parking is not being used the church Crab Trap, Baxters, Beef O’Brady’s, Tasty’s, Ground – America Remembers” will the whip, much less own a slave. dance to their sales meetings that is could be closed for non-compliance Fire House Subs, Papa John’s Pizza, Elizabeth become a traveling memorial of Although I am sure some slaves mandatory, there’s no pay. If you with this approved valet parking Pointe Lodge, Hola! Cuban Café, Who Shot over 7,000 used combat, firefighter were whipped by something leather are not in someone’s home or with plan. Should you be concerned? You Photo, Peterbrook Chocolate, Fernandina bunker and law enforcement boots. in the past, so why not just outlaw them online, you aren’t going to get We only have one priest. Mulch & Stone, Island Falls Mini Golf, Every boot will hold the picture, leather? And our European ances- a single penny. I had to explain this We’ll have an associate pastor as Moon River Pizza, Lindy’s Jewelry, Dome name, rank and information of a fall- tors completely decimated the all to my daughter. I had to watch as of July 1. Healing Center, Halftime Sports Bar & en warrior on or after 9/11. Each Native American population, so why the excitement left her happy smil- No one is trying to deny anyone Grille, Amelia Musical Playhouse, The boot will carry an American flag did we bother to tour the replicas of ing face and was replaced with dis- a seat at our church in Fernandina Galley Bar & Grille and The Courtyard Pub & and items placed on or in the boot the Columbus ships? Hey, let’s out- appointment and disbelief. Beach. Eats. by families and friends of the fallen. law wooden ships too. The world is cruel enough with- My understanding of the “Yulee Susan Childers Mothers of America’s Military I’m not sure which is the worse out trying to deceive our children. I First” group is they feel in their Parent & PTO Fallen found solace through serving indicator of our society: that some- went to the office that Vector has hearts that the parishioners of St. others in need. They’re motivated in one has nothing better to do that set up in Yulee to confirm all of this Michael do not have the entire pic- honor of our children, our heroes, look for something to offend our information and misinformation. It ture as it relates to the expansion who bravely served and died for “diverse” culture, that we know so lit- was confirmed by the manager and the new church in Yulee. So SERVING YOU our freedom. tle of our own history or that our when I asked the questions that they chose public media to reach Raven Vanpelt newspaper even printed something most young adults with little or no these parishioners. Nassau County Commissioners: Fernandina Beach so erroneous but so polarizing. But job experience would not know to “Do we really need to expand?” Danny Leeper, District 1-Fernandina Beach, wait, that’s what our media do every- ask. I made it clear that I thought one individual asks. “Let’s wait three 261-8029 (h), 430-3868 (cel), Sign laws day. Pitiful. they were misleading these kids, to five years after the church in email: [email protected] Tammy Robinson who deserve praise for trying to find Yulee is built to see if we need it.” Steve Kelley, District 2-Amelia Island, Loosening our sign ordinance Fernandina Beach work and spend their summer doing Others have privately spoken Nassauville, O’Neil, 277-3948 (h), 556-0241 (cell), would be like adding gasoline to a something constructive with their these same or similar words. email: [email protected] fire. With technology rapidly making Targeting teens time. It appears that the company is However, for whatever reason, this Pat Edwards, District 3-Yulee, 335-0260 (cell), signage both more pervasive and not breaking any laws with their is not made known outside of con- email: [email protected] invasive, strict limits are more impor- Yesterday afternoon my 17-year- deception. Ethically, well, in my opin- versations with close friends. Barry Holloway, District 4- Hilliard, Bryceville, tant than ever. But the Achilles heel old daughter got the call she had ion they are stepping over the line. You might disagree with the Boulogne, 879-3230 (h), 753-1072 (cell), email: is enforcement. That is because our been hoping for. It was a company So, if your teenager gets a call about “Yulee First” group’s approach in [email protected] sign ordinances are “complaint driv- calling her about a summer job a great opportunity over the sum- delaying the expansion, but they Walter J. Boatright, District 5-Callahan, en.” Illegal signs can be put up to where she would be making mer, you might want to make sure have been of help in raising aware- 879-2564 (h), 753-0141 (cell), stay forever if no one takes the trou- $14.95/hour, full or part-time. She they know which questions to ask ness of our new church plans for email: [email protected] ble to complain. This is absurd. This was over the moon, as any 17-year- before they get too excited. off-island. Rather than a small sign encourages violations. How many old would be when presented with Mark Johnson at the corner of SR 200 and Christian City of Fernandina Beach Commissioners: of us know what constitutes an ille- such an opportunity. She was asked Yulee Way, we can thank them for the ban- Mayor: Ed Boner: 556-7554 (cell) gal sign to even consider lodging a if she would be interested and if so, ner in front of this off-island loca- email: [email protected] formal complaint? Or have the time could she make it to an interview at St. Michael tion which weekly displays the Mass Vice Mayor: Sarah Pelican: 432-8644 (cell) or inclination? Any business told to 5 p.m. That was in 45 minutes! She time. And, due to their knowledge of email: [email protected] remove its illegal signage knows was so excited. I asked her what’s After reading newspaper articles, property taxes, and at their own Charlie Corbett: 583-1767 (cell) only to wait until the dust settles the name of the company and she letters to the editor, material direct- expense, everyone can now see our email: [email protected] before putting out it out again. replied Vector, as she ran towards ly from our church, attending city St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Mission Pat Gass: 277-7987 (home) Months or years can pass before a her bedroom to change in order to official meetings – what is the truth? Church sign from SR 200 and, prior email: [email protected] complaint can spark an effort to get make it to the interview on time. “The expansion of St. Michael to that, our St. Michael sign. Johnny Miller: 556-3299 (cell) it removed. While her excitement grew I did has been a long and painful process. Some might believe the over- email: [email protected] Commissioner Danny Leaper a quick search online for Vector. In the mid-1980’s ...” crowding at our Saturday Yulee deserves huge credit in recently Their website advertised a fun and I can say that’s true having joined Mass at 4 p.m. is due to “snowbirds.” cleaning up the unsightly mess of exciting workplace for young adults. this parish in the mid-1980s. What Personally I tend to lean more on the HOW TO WRITE US ~ Letters must include writer’s name illegal signs and eyesores on A1A. After reading all the hoopla, I went about you? Have you been here numbers increasing because of the (printed and signature), address and telephone number for verification. Writers are normally limited But it needs to be noted that this back to my favorite search engine through the one step forward, two banner and sign. Could it be a com- to one letter in a 30-day period. No poems will be pub- took about six months to do. And and found more articles about steps back era? bination? lished. Letters should be typed or printed. Not all let- that this ugly proliferation of sign Vector Marketing. This time, Now, here we are in the 21st cen- What is your truth? ters are published. Send letters to: Letters to the violations existed in full view of though, I see few dozen pages with tury. The expansion project was Editor, P.O. Box 16766, Fernandina Beach, FL., 32035 every motorist on A1A – for sever- headlines that read a little differ- Is the survey being interpreted scheduled to begin May 12. E-mail: mparnell@fbnewsleader. com. al years prior – without prosecution. ently. It seems that Vector Marketing correctly as to demographics? Pat Ruebush visit us on-line at fbnewsleader.com I believe the reason for this is most has a reputation for preying on high Yes, we took into account on- Yulee
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8A WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014 NEWS News-Leader Kites in the air (and other raptors too)
nyone who looks up more sadly, Amelia Island this year are off at the sky around the the parent Eighth Street near Lime middle of Amelia abandoned Street, near Gourmet AIsland is almost cer- the remain- Gourmet on the south side tain to see a usual-for-us sight ing chick, and one in another “undis- these days – swallow-tailed which finally closed” location. If you listen kites! And, if you look closely jumped out for their wimpy cries and look at the sign for the Flora Parke of the nest up on high power poles and development you will find into the salt trees you just might see these another surprise – a pair of marsh yourself. And soon, when the nesting ospreys! And, on the WILD below. This eggs hatch and the babies North 14th Street pole near WAYS bird too become large enough to the back gate to Fort Clinch ended up at investigate their surround- the pair of ospreys there is BEAKS with ings, you might even see getting ready to celebrate a Pat permanent more osprey activities around hatching. Elsewhere the Foster-Turley injuries. us. sounds of hawks screaming at But even Ospreys are magnificent one another or owls hooting with this bad year for osprey, birds, of course, but the real at night fills our airways. the many good years at the news around these parts this Yes, folks this spring we 14th Street nest have resulted year is the proliferation of have more birds of prey than in a number of new osprey swallow-tailed kites. These ever flying our skies. We’ve with many returning to this medium-sized birds of prey always had ospreys here, and area to make their own nests. are distinctive with their a pair has been nesting on the One pair has reclaimed the white head and body and 14th Street pole that Florida osprey nest on the 14th Street black wings and tail, their Public Utilities provided for pole. Unfortunately we cannot slender wings and forked tail. them for the last 10 years that recognize individuals so we Although swallow-tailed kites I’ve been keeping track of. don’t know if the surviving breed in many places in Prior to this they nested for parent came back to try Florida – one of their main many years, I’ve been told, on again, or if another pair took strongholds – up until now the pole next door. Some the opportunity. these areas have not included years they successfully It also looks like this popu- us. No one has yet found a GAIL PFOH/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER fledged two or three offspring lation boom is making other nest in a tree, but many resi- Swallow-tailed kites are paying Amelia Island a visit this year. but not every year. osprey less and less choosy dents in the mid-part of Last year some of you may about nesting sites. The Flora Amelia Island, around the air- recall that one adult bird was Parke ospreys are a case in port and Bailey Road, have Facebook site, Ospreys of list, just send me an email hawk cries and owl hoots and found nearby with an injured point. For a couple of years been seeing a handful of them Amelia Island, which anyone about it and I will make sure look up into the sky when a wing and taken to BEAKS now ospreys have set up their soaring our skies. Generally is welcome to enjoy and con- you get included. June Jones large bird flies over, you most where its injuries rendered it nest right on the billboard in these birds nest further tribute to. For those of you has been managing this list likely will see firsthand anoth- un-releasable. Sadly the front of the development. inland and it is unknown why, not involved in Facebook, for us and would be happy to er wonder of our natural remaining parent was unable Many Flora Parke residents this year, we are seeing more there is also an email list of add you to the list (thanks world here on Amelia Island. to feed the two young osprey. now are happily watching of them over here. Polewatchers that was started June!). Pat Foster-Turley is a zoolo- One disappeared from sight “Parker and Flora” (named by Gail Pfoh has been keep- a number of years ago and And if following them on gist on Amelia Island. She wel- early on – the parent appar- June Jones) conduct their ing me updated about the people still post sightings computer postings is not your comes your nature questions ently only had enough fish for family rearing activities. birds of prey in our area and about the 14th Street osprey thing, have no fear. If you just and observations. one of them. And then, even Other osprey nests on has been maintaining a pair. If you want to join the get outside and listen for [email protected] County to spend $450K on new vehicles POLITICS IN BRIEF Fair Tax available. MARY MAGUIRE All of the vehicles have more limping along until they virtually Commissioner Danny Speaker for the evening News-Leader than 200,000 miles on the stop running. Leeper, who retired as chief of Florida Fair Tax plans to will be Ben Wilcox, research odometer. That’s a lot, especially The county has spent the Fernandina Beach Fire hold a special rally to raise director for Integrity Florida, Nassau County’s Fire for emergency response vehi- $100,000 on repairs for two res- Rescue department, said res- awareness about the Fair a nonpartisan, nonprofit Rescue needs new ambulances cles. cue units and officials say it’s cue units are expensive and he Tax from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. research institute and gov- and the county commission Officials needed to shift time to stop doing that. The asked if County Fire Chief Matt Saturday at the Peck Center, ernment watchdog founded voted 5-0 at its April 28 meet- money into the general operat- vehicles both need new engines Graves looked for a used vehi- Fernandina Beach in 2012 whose mission is to ing to spend almost $450,000 ing fund to cover the expense. and repairs are a waste of cle to help save money. The goal is to educate promote integrity in govern- for them. They have to. There is no money. “They don’t have the people within the local com- ment and expose public cor- “We have two vehicles on savings account for new vehi- “We’re here to uphold public mileage and the roads that we munity about the benefits of ruption. He will provide their last legs,” said County cles. Not even for fire trucks or safety issues, guys. This is a do. Is that something you’ve the Florida Fair Tax. attendees with an update on Manager Ted Selby. “One has ambulances. public safety issue,” said board explored?” said Leeper. “It’s a The Florida Fair Tax is a the recently concluded an engine out and the other is In fact, Selby reminded the Chair Barry Holloway. “As tremendous cost savings.” non-partisan effort to Florida Legislature session. on the verge.” board that they eliminated a much as we struggle to find the Graves said it’s difficult replace federal income and Reservations for the din- The county is also buying funding plan to replace vehicles dollars, this is something that under purchasing policies that payroll taxes with a national ner are requested. To two administrative vehicles, like- last year to help balance the we need to do.” require exact vehicle replace- retail sales tax. Organizers reserve, please send a check ly sport utility vehicles, and the Fiscal-year 2013-14 budget. Commissioner Walter “Jr.” ment. say this approach simplifies for $16 payable to DCAI to: total price tag for the rescue So, now all vehicles are Boatright agreed. He said he “But we’ll look if that’s the the process because it elimi- DCAI, PO Box 16022, Fer- units and SUVs is $524,938. replaced on an as needed basis, has personally seen back-up direction of the board,” he said. nates the IRS and the com- nandina Beach, FL 32035, or units traveling around the coun- Commissioner Steve Kelley plex tax code. drop off a check at Demo- ty, and that is not a good situa- asked Graves about the lead- The Florida Fair Tax is a cratic Headquarters at the tion. time on the vehicles purchase. 501(c)(3) organization locat- corner of Eighth and Date “I want to know that when I Graves told him 270 days. ed in Ponte Vedra. streets in Fernandina Beach. call 9-1-1 that somebody is going “Can you call today?” said According to the group’s To reserve by phone or to be there without it being a Holloway. flyer, membership fees start email, contact Penny Reid at back-up vehicle,” said Boatright. [email protected] at $5 annually. (509) 294-3708 or Contact: Larry Miller at [email protected]. 415-3142 for information. ‘Fracking in Florida’ Democratic Club The Westside Democrats The Democratic Club of will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday Amelia Island will host its at the Nassau County next dinner meeting at the Building on Mickler Street Fernandina Beach Golf in Callahan. Hydrogeologist Club, 2800 Bill Melton Road, Joey McKinnon will present on Tuesday (note this is the “Fracking in Florida.” third Tuesday, rather than Dinner and a short busi- the usual fourth Tuesday.) ness meeting will follow. Doors will open at 6 p.m., Meetings are always open to with dinner served at 6:45 the public. Call (904) 879- p.m. A cash bar will be 5163 for information.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014 NEWS News-Leader 9A School resource officer OVERTURNED BOAT gets 20 years in prison
George Lued- Manchester, who started Impregnated ers said at the with the sheriff’s office in a time. The mat- part-time reserve role before 15-year-old ter was passed advancing to corrections, pre- to another viously served as a school ANGELA DAUGHTRY agency to en- resource officer at Callahan News-Leader sure an inde- Middle School from August pendent inves- 1995 to February 1999, accord- Former Nassau County Manchester tigation, he ing to sheriff’s records. school resource officer Alan said. After joining patrol for seven Jon Manchester, 47, pleaded According years, Manchester requested a guilty last month to two counts to the arrest report, investiga- transfer to school resource of sexual battery of a minor and tors got a search warrant for duties at Yulee High, an assign- was sentenced Thursday to a Manchester’s DNA on June 4, ment approved by then sheriff total of 20 years in a state 2013, and served him with it Tommy Seagraves, Lueders prison. three days later at the Nassau said. Manchester was arrested in County Sheriff’s Office. Manchester was suspended June 2013 after confessing that During an interview, without pay following his arrest he impregnated a 15-year-old Manchester confessed to hav- and subsequently fired. seven years earlier, according ing a sexual relationship with Manchester was additional- to the Nassau County Sheriff’s the victim when she was 15 ly sentenced Thursday to 10 Office. years old, the report said. years of sex offender probation The State Attorney’s Office Manchester told investigators during which he must attend had launched an investigation he fathered two children with psychosexual counseling. He into Manchester after the sher- the girl, according to the report, is also designated a sexual SUBMITTED iff’s command staff received a the first when she was 15 and offender and was ordered to About 7:30 a.m. Friday a 17-foot Scout center console struck the rocks at the north tip about him, Undersheriff the second when she was 17. pay $1,010 in fees. end jetties off of Cumberland Island in the St. Marys River on the Georgia side. The boat overturned with two occupants aboard – David Wood, 55, and Lewis Withrow, 55, both of Kingsland, Ga. – who hung on until the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Marine unit arrived and picked them up. They were transported to St. Marys, Ga. for Georgia Department of Natural Resource authorities to investigate. There were Drivers, ‘share the road’ no injuries. with motorcycle riders
The Nassau County Sheriff’s road, deaths and injuries could • Don’t drive distracted. Office would like to remind be prevented.” • Drive sober. motorists and motorcyclists Safety tips for drivers: Tips for motorcyclists: alike during Motorcycle Safety • Always allow a motorcy- • Be alert – drowsy driving Awareness Month to “share clist the full lane width; never can impair your ability to react. the road” in order to help pre- try to share a lane. • Drive sober. vent motorcycle crashes, deaths • Be on the lookout for • Inspect your motorcycle and injuries on our roads. motorcyclists. before each ride. Motorcyclists will be out in • Check for motorcycles by • Know the local traffic laws force as the weather gets warm- looking in your mirrors and and rules of the road and obey er, which is why May is the per- blind spots before entering or them. fect time for Motorcycle Safety leaving a lane of traffic and at • Make sure you can be Awareness Month. intersections. seen; wear bright clothing to “All road users need to share • Do not tailgate. Allow increase visibility. the responsibility of keeping the more following distance when • Plan your route in ad- roadways safe,” said Sheriff Bill following a motorcycle, so the vance and coordinate it with the Leeper. “By following road motorcyclist has enough time to other riders when riding in a signs, obeying speed limits, and maneuver or stop in an emer- group. always staying focused on the gency. • Wear appropriate gear.
METH STORAGE
SUBMITTED The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for the storage of confiscated precursors and ingredients of methamphetamine. The Sheriff’s Office received a meth storage container (at no cost), which will allow the storage of all chem- icals, precursors and equipment confiscated during meth lab investigations. Until now, the closest facility to Nassau County was in Putnam County. Surrounding Florida agen- cies will be permitted to drop off their transport containers as well. The DEA will pro- vide a sub-contracted removal company to empty the container and dispose of the con- tents, again at no cost to NCSO.
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10A WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014 NEWS News-Leader POLICE REPORT
This was written by Angela Callahan on May 3 to purchase fle, Gerald Storch chambered then left. to police that all her major appli- Nassau County warrant, viola- Daughtry of the News-Leader a car for $500 from the ex-wife’s a round in his gun and pointed Nichole Storch told police ances were stolen from her tion of probation/possession of from oral and written reports by boyfriend. it at her head and then fired a that the ex-wife “grabbed her house some time in the past a controlled substance. the Nassau County Sheriff’s The son, who was with his shot at her foot. She also told by the face, which caused small three weeks while she was I Amanda Kristine Russell, Office, the City of Fernandina father and stepmother during police that as she was walking scratches on the right side of away, according to a Nassau 28, 850782 US 17, Apt. 10A, Beach Police Department and the incident, told police that his away to call 911, Nichole Storch her face,” according to a report. County Sheriff’s Office report. Yulee, April 29, retail theft. other agencies. Arrest indicates mother (his father’s ex-wife) “took her gun out, pointed the She also admitted to firing her The resident told deputies I Jacob Allen Talley, 23, suspicion of a crime, not guilt. lives with her boyfriend at the laser at her and stated ‘I’ll kill handgun while driving away she had received a phone call 850782 US 17, Apt. 10A, Yulee, Anyone with information residence in Callahan. you, bitch.’” The ex-wife told and allegedly stated, “I know while away from the house, retail theft. about criminal activity can con- According to the juvenile, his police she was in fear for her that was not a good idea.” informing her the water pump I Larry Wayne Roberts, 55, tact the Fernandina Beach Police mother told Gerald Storch when life during these incidents. A search of the Mazda was running. On arrival at the 909 South 12th St., Fernandina Department at 277-7342 or the he arrived that he would need to After the argument, the cou- revealed a Ruger handgun with residence, she saw that a dead- Beach, April 29, aggravated
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office pay for the vehicle before get- ple and the child got into the a spent casing in the glove box bolt was not locked and that assault, trespassing, carrying a anonymously by calling 225-0147 ting the title or keys. vehicle and Nichole Storch and a Ruger handgun in the cen- several items had been stolen. concealed weapon, disorderly in Yulee or Fernandina Beach, At that point Nichole Storch reportedly fired three rounds ter console. The handgun Police found that a thief had intoxication. or 879-2136 in Callahan, and the ex-wife began to argue, as they drove off. belonging to Nichole Storch somehow gained entry to the I Aaron Thomas Young, 24, Hilliard or Bryceville. The “We and “started pulling and shov- The Storch’s vehicle, a gray had a laser attached, according house and removed the refrig- 55774 Lonnie Crews Road, Tip” program – 1-800-78CRIME ing on each other,” according to Mazda pulling a trailer, was to a report. erator and stove from the Fernandina Beach, April 28, – also allows callers to leave a report. apprehended soon after by The son was released to his kitchen. An air conditioner coil Nassau County warrant, viola- anonymous tips. During the argument, police at the corner of Ratliff mother’s custody and the state was also removed from a hall tion of probation/possession of Nichole Storch reportedly and Jarrett roads in Callahan. Child Abuse Hotline was alert- closet as well as the outside air a controlled substance with yelled to Gerald Storch, “Come The couple was ordered out and ed by police. conditioner unit. A new sliding intent to distribute. Guns fired get this bitch, because I don’t to the ground and then detained Gerald Storch Jr., of Jack- glass door still in its box also I Earnest Lee Foster, 25, A Jacksonville couple fired want to shoot her.” in separate vehicles, a report sonville, was arrested and was stolen, as well as a washer April 28, Jacksonville, April 28, handguns during a scuffle May The boy stated his father stated. The son was interviewed charged with assault with intent and dryer located outside the aggravated battery by a person 3 in Callahan involving an ex- was standing outside his vehicle by police. to commit a felony. Nichole house. detained in a detention facility. spouse while the man’s young and chambered a round in his After being advised of his Lacretia Gordon Storch, same Police could collect no evi- I Joshua Lee Freeman, 36, son was present, according to handgun. At that point, the ex- rights, Gerald Storch stated his address, was arrested and dence due to rainy weather, 1112 North 15th St., Fernandina Nassau County Sheriff’s Office wife “starting pulling on” Gerald ex-wife was “attempting to hit charged with firing a weapon according to the report. Beach, April 28, Nassau County reports. Storch, and as he was trying to him in the head with a beer bot- or discharging a firearm from a warrant, writ of attachment. The report states Gerald shield himself with one arm, tle” after the argument began vehicle. I Daniel Love Porter, 40, Storch Jr., 39, and his wife, the gun went off, according to between her and Nichole Felony arrests 515 J.I. Taylor Court, Fernan- Nichole Lacretia Gordon the juvenile. Storch. He told police he sub- I Andrew Todd Kight, 30, dina Beach, March 31, shoplift- Storch, 28, went to Gerald The ex-wife stated in a police sequently fired a warning shot Appliance theft 96217 Long Island Place, ing, possession of a controlled Storch’s ex-wife’s house in interview that, during the scuf- at the feet of his ex-wife, and A Callahan resident reported Fernandina Beach, April 29, drug without a prescription.
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The following report was com- I John Raymond Bell III tence investigation was ordered pleaded not guilty to robbery within 1,000 feet of a church, with battery on a law enforce- piled by Angela Daughtry, News- pleaded not guilty to sale, deliv- and sentencing is set for June by sudden snatching, without business or school. ment officer, to the Department Leader staff, from the May 8 ery, purchase or manufacture 12. a weapon. I Dewayne Bernard of Children and Families. No court docket of Circuit Court of marijuana. I John Edward Darlington I Dustin Allen Griffith sub- Jackson pleaded not guilty to return court date is set at this Judge Robert M. Foster. I Brandi Lynn Blocker Jr. admitted to a violation of pro- mitted a written plea of not two counts of sale or delivery of time. pleaded guilty to altering, bation being served for grand guilty to possession of a con- cocaine. I Thomas Allen Lyons Jr. I Jessica Alford pleaded destroying or concealing evi- theft and adjudication was with- trolled substance without a pre- I Stephen Leroy Jackson II pleaded guilty to a total of nine guilty to two counts of child neg- dence in a procedural investi- held. He was sentenced to five scription, driving under the pleaded guilty to driving while counts of violation of probation lect, possession of less than 20 gation and driving while license months in Nassau County Jail influence, possession of less license suspended, habitual being served for three counts of grams of marijuana, possession suspended, revoked or canceled with credit for time served and than 20 grams of cannabis, no offender, and was adjudicated possession of cocaine with cita- of a controlled substance, pos- with knowledge, first convic- ordered to pay $737.42 in out- citation, and possession of con- guilty. He was sentenced to time tion, trespassing, criminal mis- session of methamphetamine tion, and was adjudicated guilty. standing costs. trolled substance parapherna- served in Nassau County Jail chief $200 or less, tampering or and driving while license sus- On the first count she was sen- I Edward Adolph Garcia Jr. lia. and ordered to pay $418 in fabricating with physical evi- pended or revoked and was tenced to time served in Nassau pleaded guilty to possession of I John Joseph Hamilton court costs, $150 to the Public dence and driving under the adjudicated guilty. She was sen- County Jail followed by 12 methamphetamine and adjudi- admitted to a violation of pro- Defender’s Office and $100 to influence of alcohol or drugs tenced to six months in Nassau months probation and must cation was withheld. He was not bation being served for pos- the State Attorney’s Office. and was adjudicated guilty. County Jail with credit for time enroll in a mental health pro- prosecuted on a charge of pos- session of less than 20 grams of I Cynthia Alexandrea Probation was revoked and ter- served, followed by two years of gram by May 14 and success- session of controlled substance cannabis, no citation, and pos- Jarrett submitted a written plea minated and he was sentenced drug offender probation with fully complete it. On the sec- paraphernalia. He was sen- session of a controlled sub- of not guilty to possession of to Community Control Level I the special conditions of no alco- ond count she was sentenced tenced to 18 months drug stance and was adjudicated cocaine, no citation, possession probation in each of three cases, hol, no un-prescribed drugs, to time served. She was ordered offender probation with random guilty. Probation was revoked of less than 20 grams of to run consecutively, ordered parenting classes, random uri- to pay $418 in court costs, $150 urinalysis and must have a drug and terminated and he was sen- cannabis, no citation, obstruct- to undergo random urinalysis nalysis, a mental health evalua- to the Public Defender’s Office evaluation within 60 days and tenced to 90 days in Nassau ing or opposing a police officer and to pay $3,154.30 in out- tion and compliance with a and $100 to the State Attorney’s follow up with any recom- County Jail with credit for time without violence, possession of standing costs. In a fourth case, Department of Children and Office. mended treatment. He was served. controlled substance parapher- Lyons pleaded guilty to sale or Families plan. She also much I Robert Edward Dancho ordered to pay $518 in court I Edward Jerome Hopkins nalia and disorderly intoxica- delivery of cocaine and was undergo a drug evaluation and pleaded guilty to aggravated costs and $100 to the State Jr. pleaded not guilty to two tion. adjudicated guilty. He was sen- follow up with any recom- assault domestic violence and Attorney’s Office. counts of sale, manufacture, pur- I The court committed mended treatment. domestic battery. A pre-sen- I Amanda Kay Godwin chase or delivery of cocaine Daryl Fernando Jones, charged COURT Continued on 11A BUSINESS CARD BILLBOARD
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guilty. He was sentenced to time ed guilty to two counts posses- credit for time served on the the State Attorney’s Office. prison and ordered to pay a total COURT Continued from 10A served in Nassau County Jail sion of a controlled substance possession charges and to time I Laquan Reshard Richo of $1,036 in court costs, $300 tenced to two years Community followed by three years drug without a prescription and served on the theft charge and pleaded guilty to two counts of to the Public Defender’s Office Control Level I probation, to offender probation. In a second petit theft and was adjudicated ordered to pay $518 in court sale or delivery of cocaine and and $200 to the State Attorney’s run consecutive with his other case, Ohlendorf pleaded guilty guilty. He was sentenced to 90 costs, $150 to the Public was adjudicated guilty. He was Office. cases, with random urinalysis to driving while license sus- days in Nassau County Jail with Defender’s Office and $100 to sentenced to five years in a state [email protected] and must attend Narcotics pended, habitual offender, and Anonymous and Alcoholics was adjudicated guilty. He was Anonymous meetings. He was sentenced to time served in ordered to pay $518 in court Nassau County Jail followed by costs, $150 to the Public three years drug offender pro- Defender’s Office and $100 to bation with random urinalysis, the State Attorney’s Office. to run concurrent with his first I Christopher Stethan case. He must have a drug/alco- Mattes pleaded not guilty to hol evaluation within 60 days possession of a controlled sub- and follow up with any recom- stance without a prescription, mended treatment and was possession of new or legend ordered to pay $418 in court drugs without a prescription, costs and $100 to the State having a driver’s license expired Attorney’s Office. more than six months and pos- I Colleen Elizabeth Pauley 2014 JEEP WRANGLER session of controlled substance pleaded guilty to felony petit 2014 JEEP 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE paraphernalia. theft and was adjudicated guilty. GRAND CHEROKEE I Gerald Graham Ohlen- She was sentenced to 12 dorf admitted to two counts of months in Nassau County Jail, violation of probation being to run concurrently with a served for possession of a con- Duval County case, and ordered trolled substance without a pre- to pay $418 in court costs, $150 scription and driving while to the Public Defender’s Office license suspended, revoked or and $100 to the State Attorney’s canceled with knowledge, first Office. • Starting as low as $25,975 conviction, and was adjudicated I Daniel Love Porter plead- • Starting as low as $29,773 • 2 & 4 Door in stock • Starting as low as $22,995 • 0% APR available • 31 Available • 0.9% APR available • 8 to choose from • 15 to choose from
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HEATHER A. PERRY feelings and express them. It HEATHER A. PERRY News-Leader is also OK to have my opinion News-Leader and not be afraid to what people Teens have enough pres- will say about me. I’ve grown a Local author Jim Weinsier sures to deal with in their lot since coming to Alateen. I founded Nassau Youth Writers young lives without the added am glad I found the Alateen pro- Program after friends and stress of a parent, family mem- gram. Otherwise, I would still acquaintances around town ber or close friend with a drink- be in the middle of all the fight- that knew he had written chil- ing problem. ing.” dren’s books remarked they Alateen was created to help Facilitators and sponsors have a talented child and it’s a teens in this situation learn how see a marked improvement in shame there aren’t any writ- to deal with the effects of alco- the attitudes of the teens they ers’ groups around town for hol in their lives and families. SUBMITTED support. them. Part of the Al-Anon Family “Our common welfare “This is my second year “When I got to about the Groups, Alateen offers teens a should come first; person- being a sponsor for our Alateen fifth person, I thought we safe place to share, gain self- al progress for the greatest group. I became a sponsor could start something.” esteem and hope, and realize number depends upon because I was told getting busy The group offers young they’re not alone in their strug- unity,” from the 12 doing service in writers in grades 7-12 an gle. Traditions of Alateen. Alanon/Alateen would help me opportunity to sharpen their Teens work through their grow and experience new skills and develop their talents problems in a structured way, avenues to happiness. In every through instructional gather- finding courage and comfort say I felt lonely and angry that meeting I’ve attended, I can say ings held at 4:45 p.m. the first among their peers and group I had no one to turn to. But this has been true,” said one and third Tuesdays of each facilitators. being in Alateen, I feel like a sponsor. month at the Peck Center The group has an excep- new person. I absolutely fell in At the meetings, a teen picks Library. tionally beneficial impact on the love with Alateen.” a topic and all the teens share “I partnered with a petan- SUBMITTED their lives, report teens who Another teen, 17, said, their experience or thoughts que club friend and former his- Teens in the Nassau Youth Writers program wrote attend. “Before Alateen, all I could about it. tory teacher, Ms. Arlyse Finley Flips for Books in support of the Nassau County One 14-year-old girl who has remember about home was the “Something about the fact McDowell, and we went to all Library System and the Family Support Services been going to meetings for fighting. This happened so that others listen to the shar- the county high schools and library program. about six months said, “The often that I thought it was nor- ing without interrupting or middle schools promoting the reason why I am in Alateen is mal in every family. The fight- judging or trying to fix opportunity,” said Weinsier. Weinsier. of the Florida Writers Asso- because my mother and aunt ing made me emotionally numb each other helps us all find our Along the way, Colleen “Truthfully, these kids are ciation Northeast Florida recommended Alateen to me because I was so focused on paths to peace and even happi- Hodge, a librarian and teacher all great writers. It’s impres- Group, was one of the first to and I gave it a chance. I have an everyone else. When I can to ness.” at St. Michael Academy, joined sive. And they love getting speak to the students. Authors anger problem. I can honestly Alateen, I learned to feel my Trained adult facilitators them. together. They eat everything Bill Reynolds, Chuck Barrett, guide the teens through the Weinsier has high praise up. They’re like sponges.” Maggie DeVries and Teri structured 12-step support for Hodge and McDowell. The young writers pooled Grimm have also addressed I enjoyed Mothers Day weekend. We had dinner in CIAO'S BISTRO then group. There are no require- “When we switched meet- their talents to produce a chil- the group. strolled down Centre street. We ran into friends we had not seen in ments, other than having a rel- ing from Books Plus to the dren’s book, Finley Flips for Becoming members of the awhile and enjoyed all the downtown activity. Come by the coffee ative or friend who drinks too is on! Peck Center, Arlyse knew a lot Books, in support of the Nas- Northeast Florida Writers much. about the Peck Center so she sau County Library System Association has also given the DEERTRACKS For information contact the gave the kids a little history and Family Support Services teens an invaluable resource Alachua Club at 32 N. Third St., lesson and the we did a writing library program. to network with other writers. Our family is committed to serving yours! Call,come by or email us 261-3580. exercise. And Colleen adds a “They have a backpack pro- “They’re thrilled about it,” [email protected]. Repair,remodel or new construction. [email protected] Sales, service and installation for residential,commercial or industrial bridge between the ages gram where they give back- said Weinsier. needs. 24/7 emergency service. Showroom and counter sales open to because she’s 30ish so we packs to any pre-kindergarten Lacey Mickler is very you. have a lot of good elements in or kindergarten child who enthusiastic in her praise for Saturday place for the kids.” takes out a library card. The the group. DEERWALK meetings Critique sessions during backpacks are stuffed with “This group has grown a Unit open for lease call Andrea 277-3942 for information. Recovered meetings give members the pencils and other little things lot since the first meeting, and Resources Group, The Knotty Beader, The Blindman & Robin, Metabolic Alateen meetings are opportunity to get feedback and this book is in there, too. it has become a great way for Research Center, The Savory Market,VAPE-OUT, Jazzercize and Crumps on their work. It’s a coloring book so it gives me to share my work with Barbershop invite you to become part of their neighborhood! held at 34 N. Second “There are so many talent- the kids an activity.” other students, bat around St. every Saturday at ed kids out there that just need They wrote an article for ideas and get my name out a little guidance. Our program the News-Leader and were there in the writing world. I 11 a.m. at the Alachua affords the opportunity to invited to submit articles for am so thankful for my men- Club at 32 North Third express themselves, and share other publications as well. tors and my new writing 474390 E. S.R. 200 Street. For information their thoughts and ideas with Students enjoy special inter- friends.” Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 other kids with the same pas- active presentations by For information email nas- CFC 1426558 call 261-3580. sion – writing. We also talk authors, screenplay writers, [email protected] 277-3942 FL CFC 057478–GA MPR 006661 about resources for getting editors, publishers and other or write to P.O. Box 15812, their work published, writing professionals in the field. 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WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014 NEWS-LEADER / FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA BLUE WATER SHOOTOUT
TERRY LACOSS/SPECIAL Billy McFadden, Adam Pepper, Tony Peeples, Blake Cantrell and Nick Cantrell, from left, with a big catch of Amelia Island blue water gamefish caught while fishing aboard the Play-N-Hooky. A big crowd gathered at the Fernandina Harbor Saturday to see the official weigh-in for the 14th annual Amelia Island Blue Water Tournament. Story and more photos, 2B. West Nassau’s Strong the MVP for all-county team AMANDA REAM Community Newspapers
LaTroy Strong Jr. began dribbling a basket- ball at an early age. “I’ve played since like I was able to walk,” the West Nassau senior said. “I just love it because all my family did it, my uncle, my granddad and my dad and I wanted to be like them.” He began playing on the Warrior varsity team as a sophomore and happily let team- mates lead the team in prior years. But that stopped this season. “This year he took a leadership role and became a strong presence in our basketball Camerin Hunter program,” Warrior Head Coach LaTroy Strong said. LaTroy became captain and learned to act as a role model. “It was hard, but at the same time I learned to be a leader as the season went on,” he said. “Coming from last year’s team and the year before, I hadn’t really seen how difficult it is to be a leader.” The Warriors were back-to-back district champions in 2012 and 2013, with former teammates Keith George and D.J. Roberts leading the team those years. Both were all- county team most valuable players and LaTroy’s leadership role this year brought him to the same title. He leads the all-county team as its MVP. “It’s been at West Nassau the last two years Connor Wetmore and I wasn’t about to let it go anywhere else,” LaTroy said. In the offseason he played travel ball for All-Nassau the Jacksonville Knicks for two seasons, earn- County ing a state title. At West Nassau this season, most valu- he earned an average of 23.5 points, 7.5 able player rebounds and 3.4 steals per game. for boys He racked up double-figure points in every basketball game except against Hilliard. is LaTroy During that game, the Flashes doubled the Strong Jr. defense on LaTroy and he scored his lowest of West points ever — 2. Nassau, in “Hilliard, that had to be the most defense I action, had seen my whole high school career,” above, and LaTroy said. “I could tell they did their home- with his work that game and were really prepared. I parents, have to respect that.” head coach In the past few seasons, the Warrior stu- LaTroy Jeff McGee V dent section has grown at games. Strong and “We really owe it to Hailey Wright, Josh Erica Young and the baseball team,” LaTroy said. Williams, “They really came out and supported us.” left, on sen- The Warriors finished the season 14-12. ior night. “We kind of struggled a little bit,” Strong The all- said. county The team lost several players prior to the team is start of the 2013-14 season. In addition to listed those who graduated, three players trans- below. ferred to University Christian and a fourth PHOTOS BY dropped out of school. The Warriors gained AMANDA REAM fellow all-county team member Camerin COMMUNITY Hunter through a transfer and still had Jeff NEWSPAPERS McGee, who is also on the all-county team. The difference between LaTroy and his teammates was he always had his father mak- ing the calls during games. The father-son duo found positives and negatives along the way. 2013-14 ALL-COUNTY BOYS BASKETBALL Phillip Smith “Coaching your son is an emotional roller coaster,” the elder Strong said. “You get an • LaTroy Strong Jr., senior ward, Yulee. Wetmore scored 305 and entered the Warrior court opportunity to see your child through major shooting guard, West Nassau. points for the Hornets, averaging strong, scoring an average of 15.4 successes ... but at the same time you have Strong leads the all-county team 12 points, 5 rebounds, an assist points per game with 4 assists, 2.9 your father-son disagreements and the com- as most valuable player with an and a steal per game. He scored a steals and a block per game. He petitive nature of the coach and player.” average per game of 23.5 points, career-high 29 points against was ranked second in District 4-4A Though most parents were in the stands, 7.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 3.4 Ribault. for assists and No. 10 in the north- like LaTroy’s mom, Erica Williams, he always steals. • Jeff McGee V, senior center, eastern region. had his father next to the court, focused on Strong also earns an average West Nassau. McGee averaged a • Adrian Akins, junior point the game. of two three-pointers per game double-double with 10.2 points and guard, Fernandina Beach. The “At times it was difficult — very difficult,” and was ranked third in the north- rebounds per game, along with 1.4 Pirate averaged 4.3 points, 2.4 he said. “You have to balance it out ... It’s eastern region for scoring. He was assists, a steal and 3 blocks per rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 already a chip on your shoulder because the No. 1 in scoring for District 4-4A. game. At 6-foot-10, he recently steals. coach is your father, so you have to play hard • Phillip Smith, junior guard, accepted a scholarship to play Honorable mention: Dalton to be the best.” Hilliard. Smith averaged 12.3 basketball for Florida State College Bradley, Yulee; Alex Brown, LaTroy has made several college visits and points per game and had a game at Jacksonville. Kendall Harris, Jared Pauls, Jacob is weighing his options on where he will play high of 30 points against Yulee this • Camerin Hunter, senior point Spence, D.J. Wooten, Fernandina basketball next. The front-runners are Eckerd season. guard, West Nassau. Hunter trans- Beach; Robbie Hurst, Gunner College in St. Petersburg and Concordia • Connor Wetmore, senior for- ferred to WNHS his senior year Chaires, Josh Taylor, Hilliard. Adrian Akins University in Alabama. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
2B WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014 SPORTS News-Leader OUTDOORS
Mike Holland, Dwight Griffis, Joe Carter and Jordan Holland, from left, all fished aboard the Fishing Machine while tak- ing first-place honors dur- ing the 14th annual Amelia Island Blue Water Tournament, above left. Mike Yonn, Emily Manken, Spencer Ross, Johanna Mickler, Darla McCulough and David Hagins, from left, with the tournament’s largest dol- phin, weighing 46.16 pounds. All fished aboard the Punch Cup, above right. Bear Croft, Steve Barnhard, Louis Pucci and Mike Clough, from left, took second place with this catch of wahoo, tuna and dolphin while fishing aboard the Bear Caught, below left. Scott Thompson, John Hopkins, Branden Alison, Taylor Hopkins and Tandy Morton, from left, took third place while fishing aboard the Ella Cate, below right. Left, winners were, top row from left, Dwight Griffith, first place; Bear Croft, second; John Hopkins, third; Blake Cantrell, first place junior; Johanna Mickler, Darla McCulough and Emily Manken, first place lady angler. Allen Mills, bottom row, and John Adams headed up the event. PHOTOS BY TERRY LACOSS/SPECIAL
Fishing Machine wins blue water tourney leven blue water fish- blue marlin. and Marvin Lieninger organ- R-4 Navy tower.” second-place blackfin tuna youth angler honors with a ing teams departed Area blue ize the popular event, which Global Positioning Satel- weighing 12.74 pounds. 31.78-pound dolphin. Also Amelia Island at 4 water fisher- is staged at the Fernandina lites give mariners accurate Fishing Machine’s total points fishing aboard the Play-N- E a.m. Saturday, set- men each Harbor Marina. positioning of their fishing were 130. Hooky were Tony Peeples, ting a course for Northeast year organize “It was pretty rough with boat and, more importantly, “It was one of the roughest Bill McFadden and Adam Florida’s Continental Shelf, the annual seas, running from 3-5 feet,” navigates their fishing party blue water tournaments that Pepper. where water depths drop Amelia Bear Croft said. “We were get- to and from prime fishing des- we have fished in,” Griffis It was simply a team effort sharply from 180 feet to over Island Blue ting pretty wet due to the tinations. said. “However, the fishing for first place lady angler hon- a 1,000 feet in less than a Water whitecaps and 15- to 18-knot “We actually ended up hav- was excellent even with the ors with Johanna Mickler, mile. Tournament southeast winds and, to top it ing a pretty good day of blue rough seas while trolling a Darla McCulough and Emily The month of May typical- OUTDOORS that offers off, our GPS stopped working water trolling,” Croft said. combination of cedar plugs, Nanken weighing in a mas- ly produces prime blue water high compe- when were some 30 miles off- “We are very fortunate to plastics and ballyhoo.” sive 46.14-pound dolphin. fishing action for a variety of Terry Lacoss tition shore. We had no choice but have placed second in the Team Ella Cate finished in Capt. Spencer Ross cap- pelagic gamefish, including between to start fishing, which at the event while weighing in the third place with a total of 110 tained the Pirate Punch with dolphin, black fin tuna, wahoo local saltwater fishing teams. time we felt we were some- second-place tuna, second- points, which actually tied team members Mike Yonn and the occasional sailfish or Capt. Allen Mills, John Adams where southeast of Georgia’s place wahoo and a pair of nice team Bear Caught, but they and David Hagins also aboard dolphin. weighed in after Bear Caught. when the massive dolphin “While navigating back to Tournament rules state that, was landed. F B T Amelia Island without elec- in case of a tie, the first boat “It was really a lady team ERNANDINA EACH IDES tronics to guide us, we ended that weighs in is the winner. effort,” Ross said. “The big Tides, Sun & Moon: May 14-21, 2014 up a little north of the St. Team Ella Cate was cap- dolphin hit a Sea Witch and Marys inlet; then made it tained by John Hopkins with ballyhoo combination trolled Moonset 6:26A Low 2:55A1.79’ Sunrise 6:29A High 12:02A 9.04’ safely back to the Fernandina fishing team members Scott way back from an outrigger. It Harbor Marina.” Thompson, Michael Gowen, took the ladies 40 minutes to Wed. Sunrise 6:31A High 9:08A 8.13’ Sun. Moonset 10:13A Low 6:05A 1.50’ Full Moon 3:18P Low 2:55P 1.48’ High 12:29P 8.02’ Also fishing aboard the Danny Mortan, Taylor land the big bull dolphin that Sunset 8:12P Sunset 8:15P Bear Caught were Steve Hopkins and Brandon Alison. made numerous jumps and 5/14 High 9:32P 9.14’ 5/18 Low 6:09P1.49’ Moonrise 8:18P Barnhard, Louis Pucci and Their blue water catch includ- power runs.” High 12:56A 8.84’ Sunrise 6:31A Low 3:41A1.57’ Moonrise 12:07A Mike Clough. ed a first-place wahoo, weigh- “We stayed soaking wet Thur. Moonset 7:15A High 9:55A 8.15’ Mon. Sunrise 6:28A Low 6:59A 1.61’ Seasoned blue water ing 25.20 pounds, and a sec- the entire day,” Capt. Benny Sunset 8:13P Low 3:39P 1.30’ Moonset 11:18P High 1:25P 7.98’ angler Dwight Griffis cap- ond-place dolphin, weighing Hendrix said. “We ran out 5/15 Moonrise 9:20P High 10:20P 9.21’ 5/19 Sunset 8:16P Low 7:09P1.74’ tained Team Fishing Machine 36.14 pounds, for a total of some 30 miles, then trolled High 1:53A 8.59’ to yet to another first-place 110 points. the rest of the way to the 30- Sunrise 6:30A Low 4:26A1.45’ Moonrise 12:55A finish while weighing in a Blake Cantrell fished with fathom curve with seas run- Tues. Sunrise 6:28A Low 7:58A 1.69’ Fri. Moonset 8:10A High 10:44A 8.12’ first-place blackfin tuna, father Nick Cantrell aboard ning from 4-6 feet.” 5/16 Sunset 8:14P Low 4:26P 1.24’ 5/20 Moonset 12:22P High 2:24P 7.98’ weighing 13.28 pounds, and a the Play-N-Hooky, taking top Seasoned local charter Moonrise 10:19P High 11:10P 9.17’ Sunset 8:16P Low 8:14P1.97’ boat Hendrix fished aboard Moonrise 1:38A High 2:53A 8.34’ Sunrise 6:29A Low 5:14A1.43’ Michael Peeples’ sport fish- Sat. Moonset 9:10A Wed. Sunrise 6:27A Low 8:59A 1.70’ ing boat, the Ashley Dawn, High 11:36A 8.07’ Last Quarter 9:00A High 3:27P 8.04’ with James Razer, Ashley Sunset 8:14P Moonset 1:26P Low 5:16P 1.30’ 5/17 Moonrise 11:16P 5/21 Sunset 8:17P Low 9:22P2.11’ Peeples and Jasmine Tulloh. A large crowd gathered at Tide calculations are for Amelia River, Fernandina Beach. No corrections are necessary. Sun & Moon events are also calculated for Fernandina Beach, although actual times may vary because of land masses. the Fernandina Harbor Marina Saturday afternoon to enjoy the weigh-in and the $$ ANY excitement that blue water 1010 SYNTHETIC fishing offers. Many thanks to Mills, OFFOFF OIL CHANGE Adams and Lieninger for 904-277-6969 hosting the tournament. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014 SPORTS News-Leader 3B JAMBOREE SPORTS SHORTS YMCA summer sports Thursdays starting at 9 a.m. and Saturdays starting at 8:30 a.m. All rides start from Main The McArthur Family YMCA is now register- Beach. Park near the miniature golf course. ing for basketball, swim team, swim lessons Cyclists of all abilities are welcome. Riders and sports camps for the summer. For informa- of A (18-21), B (14-17), C (up to 14 mph) and S tion, contact Jenna Scott at jscott@first- (social ride, speed of the slowest rider in the coastymca.org or 261-1080, ext 109. group) all participate. The ride will be around 30 miles with rest stops along the way and Kids fishing clinic loops back to the starting point at around 10 The Florida Wildlife Commission will offer a miles before continuing on the remaining 20 kids fishing clinic at Fort Clinch State Park from miles of the route. Anyone who joins the group 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 31. Lunch will be provid- will not be left behind. Lunch is optional. ed. Visit www.MyFWC.com/fishing. There is also a regular ride Mondays for experienced road cyclists starting at 9 a.m. at various locations on Amelia Island and in Independence 5K Nassau County. The starting points and dis- On July 4, the Vida Race Series sixth annu- tances for these rides will be announced. al Independence 5K will take place at Omni Helmets and a bicycle in good working con- Amelia Island Plantation Resort. A favorite of dition are mandatory. Call 261-5160 or visit runners, participants can race, run or walk www.ameliaislandcycling. com, www.sports. through the shaded, tree-canopied resort. groups.yahoo.com/ group/sriders or Additionally, a one-mile Youth Fun Run will be www.nfbc.us. held immediately after the 5K is finished, so pint-size junior family members can join in the Bowling leagues fun. This year’s race will be chip timed. The courses will begin and end at the Omni A senior league bowling is offered at 9:30 Amelia Island Plantation Racquet Park parking a.m. Wednesdays at Nassau Bowling off US lot, next to the Verandah Restaurant at 6800 17 in Yulee. The group also meets for Christian First Coast Highway. league at 6 p.m. Thursdays. Check-in and day-of-registration is from 6:45-7:45 a.m. The races begin at 8 a.m. Youth Jaguars’ ticket renewal campaign Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. The Jacksonville Jaguars kicked off their SUBMITTED Awards will be given out to the top overall 2014 season ticket renewal campaign with an The newly-resurfaced Central Park courts were the site of a 10-and-under junior male and female and the top three male and all-new, innovative experience for their season tennis jamboree Saturday. Junior players were introduced to short court tennis by female winners in 14 age categories. All chil- ticket holders. With the launch of their digital e- Maharaj Tennis instructor Rod Gibson. Above, Gibson with juniors Avery dren in the fun run get an award for finishing. brochure allowing a seamless renewal Richardson and siblings Reese, Caden and Cael Kubatzke. Weekly tennis camps are Pre-register by mail (forms can be found on process, as well as new stadium renovations being offered at the Central Park courts for all ages, beginning May 27 and running AmeliaIslandRunners.com); in person (forms providing five new exciting seating options and through the summer. Email [email protected] for schedule information or are available at the Omni Amelia Island the season ticket holder rewards program Jags contact the parks and recreation office. Tennis Thanks The Troops Round Robin will Plantation Health & Fitness Center and the 365, this year’s fan experience will provide a once again be offered by Maharaj Tennis and Cliff Drysdale Tennis from 11 a.m. to McArthur Family YMCA); or register directly whole new level of service and excitement. 12:30 p.m. May 24 at Omni Amelia Island Plantation Racket Park. Email online at Active.com. Visit www.jaguars.com for information. [email protected] for further information on the events. Cost is $25 per adult; $15 per child (12 and under). Make checks out to Vida Fitness. Pre- registration closes July 3 at 9 a.m. Day-of reg- Sailing Club meets istration checks and cash only will be accept- The Amelia Island Sailing Club meets the ed. All pre-registered participants receive a first Tuesday at the Kraft Athletic Club at Ten Wiest crowned Queen of Clubs goody bag, which will include one race T-shirt Acres. Social hour at 6:30 p.m., meeting at and surprises from race sponsors. 7:30 p.m. Kate Wiest was crowned the Queen of Contact Commodore Roger Henderson at Clubs for the month of May at The Golf Club GOLF NEWS Organized bike rides (904) 624-2711 or commodore@ameliaisland- of Amelia Island ladies 18-hole group. She sailing.org or visit www.ameliaislandsailing.org shot a net 73. There are organized bicycle rides for information. Wiest joins eight other minus 1) and Thom Gray (95, minus 5). monthly queens who will Larry Griner (94, plus 2), Bill Abee (88, plus compete today in the annual 1), Mark Pierson (100, even) and Charlie JUNIOR CAMPS Queen Shootout to deter- Benefield (96, minus 2) tied for fourth with mine the overall queen for the team of Hudgins, Bill McKeown (99, plus the year. 1), John LaFear (83, minus 3) and Sammy June 2-6 for ages 6-15. The be provided for practice. Pirate basketball Alvarez (85, minus 4). camp will be held at the For information, call the Friday brought a fewer players but Paul Coach Matt Schreiber and Fernandina Beach High pro shop at 277-5907, email Men’s blitz Hensler (92, plus 8) was the top guy. Second his players and coaches will School Baseball Complex [email protected] or Weist Fifty-two players showed was Harry Gibbs (88, plus 6) and tied for host the annual Pirate from 9 a.m. until noon. visit OakMarshOceanLinks. for last Wednesday’s Blitz at third at plus 5 were Larry Luett (79) and Lind Basketball Camp from 9 a.m. Registration will be June 2 com. the Fernandina Beach Golf Club with Larry Swenson (84). to noon June 9-12 in the starting at 8:15 a.m. McCorkle (80, plus 9) taking first place indi- Hensler, Larry McCorkle (83, plus 4), Fernandina Beach High Camp cost is $85 and Yulee cheer camp vidual. Two players tied for at plus 7 — Hydie Peterson (76, plus 1) and Jeff School gym for boys and girls includes the camp T-shirt. The Yulee Cheer Camp for Ronnie Boatright (75) and Jerry Hudgins Humphrey (86, minus 1) tied for first place entering grades 2-9 next year. Information and applications beginners and experienced (87). with Gibbs, Sammy Alvarez (81, plus 3), Allen Camp fee is $80. Register may be found at www.fernan- cheerleaders ages 5-15 will First-place team included Brauda, Jim Elfeterion (80, plus 2) and Bob Dorsey (86, from 8:30-8:55 a.m. on the dinahigh.com/sports/baseball be held from 6-8 p.m. July 14- Pierce (87, plus 2), Lee Murray (83, plus 1) plus 1). first day of camp. or at the school office. 15 at the Yulee Sports and Price Poole (78, minus 1). Second went Luett, Larry Brauda (83, even), Ron Camp objectives are to Call 261-5713 or Coach Complex. For details, visit to Michael Kaufman (86, plus 4), Ron Therriault (89, even) and Rich Vredenburgh improve each camper’s skill Roland at 556-1163 for infor- www.yaahornets.com or call Therriault (88, plus 3), Jim McFarland (97, (89, minus 1) tied for third place with the level; to enhance each mation. camper’s knowledge of the Kelly Dikun at (904) 477-6692 plus 1) and Chuck Helenbrook (99, minus 5). team of Bill Jones (86, plus 4), Freelon Pate game; and to teach each or Tammy Peacock at (404) Third was captured by McCorkle, Mike (90, plus 3), Lew Akins (99, even) and Tom camper the importance of Cheerleading 402-9173. Murphy (90, minus 1), Ben Forehand (90, Wurtz (91, minus 3). good sportsmanship. D.M. Roland’s Cheer For information, contact Camp will be held June 2-6 in Schreiber at (904) 635-2612. Building 22 at Fernandina Beach High School, behind Boys & Girls Clubs the middle school. Boys & Girls Clubs of Preschoolers ages 3-4 will Nassau County is offering a attend from 9-11 a.m. and the basketball camp to be held at cost is $70. School-age chil- the Miller Freedom Club on dren go from 9 a.m. to noon Old Nassauville Road. and the cost is $80, cash only. Boys and girls in grades 2- Register first day of camp at 9 with a minimum of one sea- 8:30 a.m. son experience playing on an organized basketball team Donovin Darius football may register at either local A two-day football camp, club beginning Monday. directed by former all pro NFL The camp will run from 9 player Donovin Darius will be a.m. to noon daily under the ehld from 6-8 p.m. July 14-15 leadership of Jacob Nantz, for ages 5-14 at the Yulee basketball coach at Fernan- Sports Complex. Register dina Beach High School. online at dariusnextleveltrain- Registration fee is $40 but ing.com or call (904) 290- registration will close after the 3320 for information. first 40 players apply. The club will also offer a summer camp for ages 6-18. Golf at Omni Arts, sports, technology lab, Omni Amelia Island field trips and special projects Plantation will hold a Junior will be capped by the annual Golf Academy summer series summer carnival. with six weekly sessions avail- This camp is offered at the able for children ages 8-17, Nassauville location and in who will have the opportunity Fernandina Beach on Lime to work with professional Street. coaches to improve their golf Visit either club or call 261- skills. 1075 or 491-9102. Sessions are June 3-6, June 17-20, July 1-4, July 29- Volleyball Aug. 1, Aug. 12-15 and Aug. Fernandina Beach High 26-29. Cost is $200 per week, School will be hosting an $75 per individual day. annual summer volleyball Camp runs from 9:30 a.m. camp from 9-11 a.m. June 2-4 to 12:30 p.m. Campers will for upcoming fourth-eighth work on full swing and short graders at the FBHS gym. game with on-course playing Registration will be at 8:30 and video analysis. Snacks a.m. in the gym lobby on the will be provided. Miniature first day of camp. putt championship challenge Cost is $45 and includes a on the final day. Hat and shirts camp T-shirt. Checks should are provided for campers. be made payable to Nassau Students may bring their County School Board. own clubs but clubs will be provided. Students walk the course; a lightweight carry Pirate baseball bag is required. Students The 32nd annual Pirate must bring their own golf balls Baseball Camp will be held for the course; range balls will HOMELESSHOMELESS ANIMALANIMALSS ... THEY’RE DYING FOR A 2ND CHANCE. Adopt A Companion Today. 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