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The president of the Nassau County firefighters union has leveled allega- tions of endangerment and abusive conduct at Fire Chief Chuck Cooper. In a July 17 letter to County Coordinator Ed Sealover, Nassau County Fire Rescue Professionals Local 3101 President Matthew Waggoner alleged that Cooper’s actions at a number of structure fires have caused concern for firefighters’ safety. Waggoner also charged Cooper with “a consistent pattern Cooper of abusive language used toward subor- dinate employees.” Sealover is investigating the alle- gations. Cooper has denied them. HEATHER A. PERRY/NEWS-LEADER Waggoner alleged that Cooper’s The Yulee High School Hornets color guard gathers Wednesday for summer band camp at the music room. Proudly displaying their color- ful silks are, first row from left, Natalie Watt, Jessica Flynn, Kamre Rothwell and Savannah DeMasi; second row, Samantha Peavey, Katie FIRE Continued on 3A Dampler, Suzie Lamb, Bridgett Cook and Vanna Adams; and last row, Katie Pelfrey, Kala Truman and Chelsea Ward. No bid for 2 companies bid for right County OKs tennis job to operate city’s marina impact fees

ANGELA DAUGHTRY year of marina ly, daily and commercial. The com- for roads by coach News-Leader management pany also suggests a 10 percent could be more increase in monthly dockage rates, RYAN SMITH Two companies have submitted than $800,000 after and elimination of weekly rates. Rates News-Leader ANGELA DAUGHTRY bids to the city in response to a Westrec’s expens- for daily/transient and commercial News-Leader request for proposals for manage- es. That number boats would remain constant. The Nassau County Commission ment of the city marina. provides for a 6 Other improvements include a has approved the use of $2.8 million in The city has received two bids for Vinings Marine Group of Atlanta percent manage- new, expanded retail store. impact fees for road improvements the job that has belonged to tennis and Westrec Marinas, based in ment fee from Westrec’s management plan throughout the county. The proposed coach Lanny Kalpin for the last four Encino, Calif., each submitted pro- Langshaw dockage, lease would also incorporate the new mari- improvement projects, for the most years. Kalpin was not one of the bid- posals. income and fuel na welcome center as a resource for part, involve adding turn lanes. Roads ders. Those proposals are being evalu- sales, plus 50 per- ecotourism programs to highlight up for improvement include 14th Street, Kalpin was informed earlier this ated by a city-appointed marina/lease cent of retail revenue that will go to the area’s natural beauty and US 301, Lem Turner Road and Chester month that the city, rather than renew- RFQ (request for qualifications) com- Westrec. The company also esti- resources. Fuel and retail prices Road. ing his contract, would put his job out mittee that comprises City Manager mates $1.2 million in dockage fees would also be kept down by Impact fees, which are charged to for bid. Several dozen of Kalpin’s sup- Michael Czymbor, Marina Director and nearly $50,000 in mooring rev- Westrec’s connections in the marina builders for new construction, are used porters protested publicly against the Coleman Langshaw, Finance enues will come in the first year. industry and “network purchasing to fund local projects such as roads city’s surprising and sudden move that Director Patti Clifford, Dave Lott of Westrec also estimates marina power.” A new retail store would and parks. However, Florida statute could mean the end of the popular the Waterfronts Florida Partnership revenues will increase every year, “entice transient boaters, cruisers requires the fees be spent only on new coach’s lessons at Central Park. Committee and Bill Flynn of Friends and that the city’s share of revenues and tourists to the waterfront,” and growth – a nebulous definition that has Kalpin, who said of the Library. Purchasing Director will be more than $1 million by the additional services such as bike made justifying fee expenditures diffi- the job was put out to Deni Murray also attends the meet- fifth year. rentals would further attract cus- cult in the past. Nassau County cur- bid after he asked for ings, but is not on the committee. Westrec’s management plan tomers, according to Westrec’s plan. rently has about $10 million in unspent city health insurance, Westrec’s proposal estimates the includes dividing available dockage impact fees. However, county ordi- declined to comment city’s yearly revenues during its first space into three categories: month- MARINA Continued on 3A nance stipulates that the fees must be further. used within six years or else refunded However, City upon request. Manager Michael The county historically has had trou- Czymbor said at a ble finding projects that qualified for Czymbor July 21 city commis- impact fee funding. At the county com- sion meeting that he Police seek man in sexual battery, mission’s July 13 meeting, however, was “disappointed, County Attorney David Hallman shocked and surprised” that Kalpin did praised Interim Engineering Services not submit a bid proposal for the tennis Director Jonathan Page for pushing pro job. knife assault on teenaged girl fee proposals through since taking over Kalpin, who has been the city’s ten- after the resignation of county engi- nis coach since 2005, signed his latest MICHAEL PARNELL neer Douglas Seaman in February. contract in December 2008 to use the News-Leader “Jonathan and (administrative assis- city’s Central Park tennis courts for The assailant was described as a “very tant) Denise (Swan) have done a fan- lessons and tournaments. The contract Fernandina Beach Police were searching Thursday skinny” white male, age 40-50 with “a tastic job,” Hallman said. “They’ve states that Kalpin was to pay the city 20 night for a man that sexually assaulted a teenaged girl taken a project that’s languished for percent of the gross revenue. Kalpin and cut her with a knife in her townhome off Sadler Road. scruffy reddish-brown and gray beard five or six years and, in the short time said the city’s share amounted to about Police Chief Jim Hurley said the attack occurred and nearly shoulder-length hair.” Jonathan’s been the interim engineer- $15,000 a year. Thursday afternoon after the girl had been jogging in her ing services director, totally turned it There is no expiration date or time neighborhood. around.” limit on Kalpin’s 2008 contract. Home alone, she was confronted by the intruder Police used a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office tracking “I’ve been pushing for this since According to Kalpin, users of his tennis there, he said. She was sexually assaulted and cut dur- dog to seek the man. They chased one man partly fitting I’ve been elected,” commission Chair program pay the city directly, and the ing the battery, he said. the description in Egans Creek Greenway and stopped Barry Holloway said. “... There’s a big city then gives Kalpin 80 percent of the It was believed the girl suffered minor knife wounds, him for questioning, but no arrests had been made elephant sitting in the room called proceeds. but she was still being treated at Shands Jacksonville Thursday afternoon. impact fees, and we’re finally starting According to City Clerk Mary Thursday afternoon. Fernandina Beach Police detectives are asking the to take a bite out of the issue.” Mercer, Kalpin’s contract was put out The assailant was described as a “very skinny” white public for help in their attempt to identify the suspect. Clerk of Court John Crawford said to bid because his venture generates at male, age 40-50 with “a scruffy reddish-brown and gray If anyone observed a suspicious person or vehicles on he was happy to see viable impact fee least $15,000 a year. The other two city beard and nearly shoulder-length hair. He was last seen Thursday afternoon in the Sadler Road area or north of projects finally in the works. “The wearing a dirty yellow Polo shirt and khaki shorts to the there along Egans Creek Greenway, they should contact TENNIS Continued on 3A knees,” Hurley said in a press statement about 5 p.m. police at 277-7342. FEES Continued on 3A

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Health talk 18th St. William W. “Bill” Miller Guest speaker Michael rescheduled Koulouvaris, low vision prod- Mr. William W. “Bill” Miller, sons, William Wade Miller, II, A “Federal Healthcare uct specialist, will present age 52, of Callahan, passed Callahan, FL, Christopher Reform Conversation” host- and demonstrate desktop away after a courageous battle Wade Miller, Jacksonville, FL, ed by State Rep. Janet magnifiers and digital book on Wednesday morning, July his father, Ripley J. Miller, Adkins, the Health Planning player recorders and other 29, 2009 at the McGraw Center Jacksonville, FL, his mother, Council of Northeast Florida, low vision equipment. A rep- for Caring in Jacksonville. Joann Ridenour, Jacksonville, a Inc. and Florida CHAIN, in resentative from Pipeline Born in Jacksonville, he had brother, Ralph Ridenour cooperation with Florida Surf Shop will demonstrate been a lifelong resident of (Christina), Jacksonville, FL, a Community College at Jack- and sell Fitover Sunglasses. Jacksonville before moving to sister, Linda Acosta (Rick), sonville, has been resched- For information, call Callahan in 1990. A graduate of Carmel, IN, and several nieces uled to Aug. 27 from 6-8 p.m. Frances Bartelt at 261-0701, Florida Junior College of and nephews. at the Betty P. Cook Nassau ext. 102. Need a ride? Call Jacksonville, Mr. Miller fol- Funeral services will be at Center in the “Red” Bean Cheryl at 277-8070. lowed in his father’s footsteps as 11:00 am on Saturday, from the Technical Career Center, a career Police Officer for the Burgess Chapel with Reverend Room T126, 76346 William Quit smoking City of Jacksonville. He started Bobby Richardson, and Burgess Blvd., Yulee. The Quit Smoking Now!, working with the Department Chaplain Clarence Jarrell, offi- public is invited to attend the brought to you by the of Corrections, eventually ciating. healthcare conversation. Nassau County Health becoming a Patrol Officer in Mr. Miller will be laid to rest For information, contact Department and AHEC, is a the Springfield/Downtown in Bosque Bello Cemetery with Amanda Young at 491-3664. six-week class designed to District and eventually work- Police Honors. help you beat the addiction to ing as an Evidence Technician Guests and friends are invit- Book signing tobacco. Classes begin Aug. before retiring from the ed to visit from 5:00-7:00 pm Ben Walker will hold a 3 from noon-1:30 p.m. in the Personnel Department. He was tonight at the funeral home. book signing for his new conference room at Baptist a member of the Fraternal If so desired memorial con- novel, Winds of the South, at Medical Center Nassau, 1250 Order of Police, Jacksonville tributions may be made in his Books Plus, 107 Centre St., South 18th St. For more Consolidated Lodge 5-30 and memory to Community Fernandina Beach, on Aug. 1 information or to register call the First Baptist Church of Hospice, 4715 Worrall Way, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Jennifer Emmons, 548-1867, Callahan. Jacksonville, FL 32224. or e-mail jennifer_emmons@ He leaves behind, his wife of Please share his life story Sundaes on doh.state.fl.us. 12 years, Michele Higgin-both- at www.oxleyheard.com. Sundays Yappy Hour am Miller, Callahan, FL, two Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Fifi’s Fine Resale of The next Yappy Hour, a Amelia Island is holding a pet-friendly happy hour, will canned food drive for the be held Aug. 5 from 6-8 p.m. Gerald Derrell Shedd Sr. Barnabas food pantry each at the Falcon’s Nest at Sunday in August. Bring in a Amelia Island Plantation. Gerald Derrell Shedd, Sr., Funeral services will be held canned good and receive an Donations are accepted for 60, passed away suddenly on on Saturday August 1, 2009 at 1 ice cream sundae treat for RAIN at all Yappy Hours. Thursday July 30, 2009. pm in the chapel of Cedar Bay free. Fifi’s, 1853 S. Eighth St., Individuals also can purchase He was born February 14, Funeral Home, 405 New Berlin will be open noon-4 p.m. each tickets for the RAIN Train for 1949 in Duluth, GA and has Road, with Pastor Perry Sunday in August. Call 277- $10 each. Each ticket pays lived in Jacksonville most of his Fruscella officiating. Interment 4430. Visit www.myspace. for the transportation of one life. will follow in New Berlin com/fifis_amelia and www. “at risk” animal in our area to He was preceded in death Cemetery. twitter.com/ResaleRocks. a larger shelter in Florida by his parents. Survivors The family will receive where it has a much better include 3 sons, Derrell Shedd, friends beginning at 11 am until Visually chance of being adopted Jr., Glenn Casey & Tony Shedd; the hour of service at the funer- impaired meet quickly. More than 100 ani- 2 daughters, Andrea Gonyeau al home, 714-1110. mals have been transported & Angie Townsend; 2 brothers; Cedar Bay Funeral Home The Nassau Council of to date and all have been 3 sisters; 14 grandchildren. Jacksonville Visually Impaired and Blind adopted out within one week. will meet Aug. 3 from 1-3 For more information about p.m. at the Council on Aging Yappy Hour, call Bark Senior Center, 1367 South Avenue at 261-2275. Anthony Duane Simmons Mr. Anthony Duane maine Simmons, Yulee, FL, four Simmons, age 41, beloved son, brothers, Eddie Lamar, Yulee, brother, friend, Christian and FL, Kevin James Simmons, Playground board expanding servant in our community of Miami, FL, Travis Latrelle The First Coast Freedom Avenue Recreation Center, and Fernandina Beach, passed Simmons, Greenville, SC, Larry © 2009 American Profile Hometown Content Service project is expanding its board designs have been produced away on Monday, July 27, 2009 Michael Wilson, Tallahassee, and accepting applicants with by a landscape architect with at the Mayo Clinic in FL, four sisters, Shawn Shuman an interest in having a univer- experience designing accessi- Jacksonville, after a long and (Arthur), Yulee, FL, Tracy 511 Ash Street, sally accessible playground in ble playgrounds. Supporters courageous battle. Webb, Yulee, FL, Sharon Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 the city of Fernandina Beach. are in the fundraising stages of A native and lifelong resi- Simmons, Yulee, FL, Christina It is the organization’s this project. dent of Fernandina Beach, he Furlow, Jacksonville, FL and (904) 261-3696 Fax 261-3698 dream to have a place to play Anyone is encouraged to was a graduate numerous nieces, nephews and Website for email addresses: in Northeast Florida for people apply – the only qualification is of Fernandina great-nieces and nephews. of all abilities and ages. The that you must share the dream Beach High Funeral services will be at fbnewsleader.com park design takes local histo- to have a place to play for peo- School where 11:00 am on Saturday, August 8, Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday ry, art and nature into consid- ple of all abilities. Contact he was a mem- 2009 at the First Assembly of eration. 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ducting an investigation into the Cooper said he looked for- would include a general man- FIRE Continued from 1A matter. “I started it (Tuesday) in ward to addressing the union’s MARINA ager, an operations manager, a actions at a house fire on Amelia the meeting I had with (union concerns. “I can only hope (the Continued from 1A maintenance manager, a chief Mayport Island last month endangered representatives) to go over union’s) agenda is that we look Vinings Marine Group pro- mechanic and administrative the lives of firefighters inside some of the issues they had forward to increasing every poses a base rent to the city of assistant, plus store clerks and the structure. raised,” he said Wednesday. opportunity we have to bring $280,000 the first year, which is dockhands. ferry gets “While these firefighting “One of the issues they had more safety to the firefighters,” to increase to $487,000 by the Westrec was founded in crews were inside, Chief raised was the most recent fire he said. “I’m the chief – no fifth year. That amount 1987 and operates over $300 Cooper, as incident commander, on the island. I will get both the matter what, I’m responsible. I includes fuel sales and gross million in salt- and freshwater $3 million made the tactical decision to video and audio tapes of the have a great understanding of revenue, plus 10 percent for marina facilities in California, move two fire trucks. In order to incident.” that. capital improvements for Arizona, Nevada, Georgia and Community Newspapers move an apparatus, the pump Sealover said he felt the “... There are decisions dredging, painting and other Illinois. must be completely shut off,” union should have been more made on the fire ground that improvements that would go to Seven of Westrec’s marinas A total of $3 million in fed- Waggoner wrote. “This action proactive about their concerns are made in seconds – others the company. are located in Florida. They eral stimulus funding will go directly resulted in removing prior to contacting him. can armchair quarterback it and Vinings’ plan to increase also operate ancillary facilities to upgrade the Mayport the only water source from the “I asked them if there was a say how they would have done revenues also involves attract- such as restaurants, bars, ban- Ferry. crews inside the burning build- safety committee meeting after it for a lifetime,” he added. “But ing more fishermen during the quet facilities, hotels, ship’s “All the money will go to ing. These firefighters were (the fire last month), and they at no time in my life have I ever slow months and new market- stores, waterfront office space, the modernization of our without water for an extended said there was not. I asked put firefighters’ lives at risk, and ing ploys for the charter fleet. fuel docks, launch ramps and ramps,” said Nancy Rubin, amount of time. The potential them, frankly, why not?” he I think my record shows that The company also says it will boat rentals. communications director for five firefighters to die at this said. He posed the same ques- they have the best of everything offer annual contracts for In its proposal, Westrec for the Jacksonville Port point was astronomically high.” tion “when they were bringing to protect their lives so they can boaters, so there will be more also outlines staffing for the Authority. “Our ramp system Cooper denied that his deci- up the event in 2007: ‘Why was go home to their families.” of a balance between local and marina, which would include a had worked fine for many sion endangered the firefight- this not brought forward then?’” [email protected] transient boaters. marina manager, a dockmas- years, but it was starting ers. Vinings did not give an esti- ter, an office manager, an to cost quite a bit to upkeep “Firefighting is a very dan- mate of total yearly revenues accountant, plus several it.” gerous occupation, and I think the proposed plan would bring retail/fuel dock clerks/dock- The $3 million worth of we all know that,” he said in. hands and a few security stimulus funding is part Wednesday. “I don’t think that Possible projects Community involvement is guards. of $60 million awarded one single command I gave another aspect of Vinings’ plan, City commissioners agreed to the Federal Highway would have put anyone’s life into The following projects are under consideration for impact and would include annual in January to seek qualifica- Administration for its any more danger than it was fee funding: “marina day celebrations,” tions from private firms to Ferry Boat Discretionary already in. In fact, the com- • 14th Street at Lime Street: Right-turn lanes. boating safety classes and a operate the city’s downtown Program. mands I gave were to alleviate • 14th Street at Simmons Road: Left-turn lanes. benefit regatta. marina. “The boats are in good danger.” • US 301 at Ford Road: Right-turn lanes. Vinings Marina Group was According to City Clerk shape and ready to serve the Waggoner also alleged that • Lem Turner Road at Spring Lake Drive: Left- and right- organized in 2007 and man- Mary Mercer, the RFQ com- people who depend on Cooper violated the union’s col- turn lanes. ages 7,000 East Coast slips and mittee will be interviewing the them,” Rubin said. lective bargaining agreement • Chester Road: Widening, northbound left-turn lane onto 15 marinas in Alabama, two bidders today, and will The ferry connects the by not providing meals and fluid Pages Dairy Road, eastbound right-turn lane off Pages Virginia, New York, Kansas, bring their recommendation St. Johns River town of replacement during the blaze. Dairy Road onto Chester Road, reconstruct right-turn Georgia, Maryland, Iowa, to the city commission at the Mayport with St. George’s “The crews were on this lanes at Heron Isles Parkway and Starfish Drive. North Carolina and Michigan. end of August. Island on A1A south to the scene for approximately six Operations management staff [email protected] beaches in Duval County. hours,” he wrote. “If not for the gracious actions of the commu- Commissioner Stacy nity, rehab would not have been FEES Continued from 1A Johnson agreed. “I’m just provided. The lack of rehabili- process is working the way it’s thrilled we’re finally spending kfast tation on scene may directly supposed to work,” he said. them,” she said. “They’ve been Brea ner Best result in heat stress.” “... This is a very fast turn- sitting in the bank for years, & Din Desse nch .00 in rts Waggoner claimed that as a around compared to what and it’s time we spent them. Lu ials $5 town! result of the failure to provide we’ve seen. There’s never an Jonathan stepped it up, and he Spec fluid replacement, two fire- excuse for not spending really made it happen. ... I’m fighters were treated at the impact fees that were collect- glad that people are going to scene for heat-related illness ed legally. I’m pleased with the start seeing progress in the and one was sent to the emer- cooperation level we’ve had county.” gency room for heat-related ill- from the county.” [email protected] ness and smoke inhalation. “Water was there with what was on the fire engines,” Cooper responded. “At that point, there Voit. Continued from 1A was a local merchant that pro- TENNIS Tom R. Gibson and Berke vided water at the scene – an recreation contracts, for karate Tennis, both of Fernandina abundance of water. That asset and computer lessons, will not Beach, have submitted bids was being taken care of by a be put out to bid because they for the tennis job. Have a Vacation Every Week! good-hearted local merchant. generate less than that, Those bids were to be eval- You don’t have to cook or clean, come to Jack & Diane’s There were no complaints on Mercer said. uated Tuesday, after which the the fire ground. There was more All other city recreation results will go before the city than adequate drinking water activities, such as swimming commission for final approval. See what the locals are saying: available.” lessons, are taught by city According to the city’s written “The Melting Pot Pie is better than Grandma’s” He also took issue with employees, according to Parks request for proposals, the new Waggoner’s estimate of the time and Recreation Director Nan contract is to start Sept. 1. “Vegan Black Bean Cake Salad is delicious” crews were on the scene. “The BBQ Pasta is definitely worth a return trip” “I believe the call came out at 6 p.m., and most of the units DLP Digital Cinema® “Chicken Tacos are so good!” were back in the station by 11. in all Auditoriums “ ” That still doesn’t add up to six The Black & Blue Nachos are almost better than Feta & Spinach Nachos hours.” ISLAND CINEMA 7 1132 14TH ST. • 8 FLAGS SHPG. 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4A FRIDAY, July 31, 2009 NEWS News-Leader ‘Alter Nassauville’ – spay, neuter cats

SIÂN PERRY News-Leader Lemonade stand You can help Local teens will host a Two ambitious projects aim Cats Angels, Inc. SPCA and First Coast No More lemonade stand outside of to put an end to pet overpopu- Homeless Pets need the support of the community to reach PETCO in Yulee on lation in Nassau County once their goal of altering every cat in Nassauville by taking simple Saturday to benefit “Alter and for all – and it couldn’t be steps such as: Nassauville,” a program by easier, or cheaper, for residents • Tell your friends and neighbors about the project; Cats Angels Inc., SPCA to to participate. • Contact Cats Angels at 321-2267 if you see a cat run- spay and neuter every cat “Alter Nassauville” – a pro- ning loose on your street; in Nassauville at no or low gram to spay or neuter every • Don’t ignore cats that are running free – it is not their cost. For information, con- cat in Nassauville by the end fault they were dumped or abandoned; tact Cats Angels at 321- of 2009 – was launched last • Contribute to the cost of a spay or neuter for the pet of a 2267. month by Cats Angels and First neighbor who needs financial assistance; Coast No More Homeless Pets, • Hold a fundraiser, such as a neighborhood garage sale which this spring opened a animals end up at the local shel- (or, for children, a lemonade stand) to raise money to spay or state-of-the-art clinic and shelter ter, with never enough funds, neuter a Nassauville cat. Also place your spare change in on Jacksonville’s north side. space or adoptable homes to one of the Cats Angels donation jars at stores and restau- The Nassau Humane accommodate them. According rants throughout the county. Society also has teamed up with to First Coast No More Contact Cats Angels at 321-2267 or First Coast No More the Jacksonville non-profit to Homeless Pets, of the 71 Homeless pets at (904) 425-0005. Visit www.catsangels.com to share the progress of the “Alter Nassauville” program. offer low-cost spaying and neu- unwanted cats and dogs that PHOTO COURTESY OF CATS ANGELS tering to pet owners. enter local shelters each day, These kittens were rescued as part of Cats Angels “Alter Learn more about First Coast No More Homeless Pets at The agencies note that shel- 53 are euthanized. Nassauville” campaign, which seeks to stop cat overpop- www.fcnmhp.org or call 866-580-SPAY (7729). ters and rescue organizations Cats Angels was formed in ulation through a targeted free and reduced-cost The RAIN Train cannot simply adopt their way 2001 to help deal with the prob- spay/neuter program. out of pet overpopulation, which lem, launching an aggressive Helping the homeless animals already in our midst, is why more than three million trap and release program to Rescuing Animals in Nassau has launched the RAIN Train to cats and dogs are euthanized spay or neuter feral cats and place to start,” added Delp. month.” transport pets from shelters in Nassau County to shelters in each year nationwide (visit return them to their caregivers. “We will set the traps and At the Nassau Humane higher-population centers where they stand a better chance www.hsus.org and click on the To date, it has treated 8,300 pick up the cats,” she said. All Society, 671 Airport Road in of adoption. Pets link to read about “Issues felines and found homes for the resident has to do is call, Fernandina Beach, residents RAIN has reached out to other Humane Societies and Affecting our Pets”). another 4,345. though Delp said “it would be can take advantage of low-cost SPCAs from Connecticut to Miami to move 71 animals in The cost of not altering your In the course of their work, nice if the people would like to spaying and neutering, thanks May and 68 in June. pet is enormous, said Wills the non-profit’s volunteers drive them to No More Home- again to a program with No Tickets are $10 each or $200 to sponsor an entire “train.” Shores, a Cats Angels volun- noticed many of the cats they less Pets to be spayed and More Homeless Pets, whose The donations help cover the van rental, gas and food. teer, especially when you con- rescue from the county shelter neutered, or to the Cats Angels mission is to eliminate the Drivers are always needed, as well as help to prepare the sider that one unsprayed female as well as from the street are Thrift Store and Adoption killing of dogs and cats through pets for the trip. cat and her offspring can repro- from Nassauville, so they decid- Center (at 709 S. Eighth St.). its free and low-cost programs. For more information on how to help, call (904) 879-5861 duce 420,000 cats in seven ed to target that area, said vol- Any assistance is appreciated.” Dog spays are $50 and or e-mail [email protected]. years and one unsprayed unteer Becky Delp. Cats Angels will cover the neuters are $40, regardless of female dog and her offspring, “I know there are many full cost if the pet owner is finan- size, and cat spay or neuters 67,000 puppies in six years. other streets that are overrun cially unable, said Delp, though are $30. The cost also includes Humane Society. your pet. Visit nassauhumane- As Nassau County has wit- with unwanted cats – Nassau- contributions are always wel- rabies vaccinations, said Janet Call the shelter at 321-1647 society.com. nessed, the majority of these ville just seemed like a good come – “even $5 or $10 a Kourie, president of the Nassau for information and to sign up [email protected] No federal COPS grants for local law agencies — yet

JASON YURGARTIS despite applying, both the received $170,694 and Green receive $368,917 through anoth- he anticipates in October. split of manpower to a State News-Leader Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Cove Springs got $160,271, er Justice Department grant “We’re keeping our fingers Attorney investigative team that and the Fernandina Beach which will pay for one new offi- that will be used to beef up polic- crossed,” Hurley said. “We did lost more than half their staff.” Three Northeast Florida law Police Department have yet to cer per agency. Applications ing on the West Side. get a notification that (not being Seagraves said the grant enforcement agencies were be awarded funding through were submitted for Clay and St. Fernandina Beach Police included in this round of) award staff at the Nassau County awarded grant money Tuesday the COPS program. Johns counties, but both juris- Chief Jim Hurley said he was announcements does not mean Sheriff’s Office applied for the to put more officers on the The Jacksonville Sheriff’s dictions were denied. hopeful his department would we’ve been denied.” grant, like most law enforce- street from the U.S. Justice Office was awarded $9.2 mil- Nassau County Sheriff be awarded funding for an addi- If it is awarded, the COPS ment agencies in the state, Department’s Community lion through COPS – enough Tommy Seagraves said his tional officer in the next wave of grant could be the first accept- but did not get funding. He said Oriented Police Services. But to hire 50 new officers. Palatka agency was denied, but did grant announcements, which ed by the city of Fernandina no reasons were given for the Beach since 1998, and one of denial, but much needed re- only four awarded to the sources will be supplied where jurisdiction since the program’s extra protection is needed – Its Our 25th Anniversary! inception in 1994, according the West Side – by another to Department of Justice statis- grant. August 20th tics. “We got grant funding for 5pm - 7pm Hurley said the funding four positions from the INVITATION TO BID would pay for an officer that Department of Justice which Hosted by would serve the entire county, will be utilized on the West Side The City of Fernandina Beach will receive sealed competitive Bids for requirements of the following until no later than 10:00 am, August 14th, 2009. Amelia Island splitting time evenly between – in Hilliard and Callahan,” the Fernandina Beach Police Seagraves said. “The positions ANNUAL BID – MAINTENANCE/STREETS DEPT Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Department and the State will be funded by the grant for #09-17 CENTERLINE PAINTING, MARKERS & THERMOPLASTIC Attorney’s Office, with whom two-and-a-half years and the #09-18 STREET ASPHALT PATCHING the application was jointly sub- funding will be available Oct.1.” #09-19 2500 & 3000 PSI CONCRETE Featuring mitted, in an investigative role. The Nassau County Bid Documents and Specifications are available to download from the City of The grant would pay for the first Comission approved acceptance Fernandina Beach website, www.fbfl.us, Bids and Purchasing web page. Questions Island Music by Ricky Starr three years of the newly-created of $368,917 in funds Monday regarding the bid package can be directed to Deni Murray, Purchasing Agent at position. from the 2009 Recovery Act [email protected] or (904) 277-7311 x2035. Food & beverages “Our application is innova- Edward Byrne Memorial CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH tive, creative and serves our Justice Assistance Grant pro- 204 ASH STREET 261-0771 agency, the State Attorney’s gram, which will be used to cre- FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034 1625 Lime St., Fernandina Beach Office and the county,” Hurley ate the four officer positions. said. “And it allows for a 50/50 [email protected]

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FRIDAY, July 31, 2009 NEWS News-Leader 5A Self-esteem – do FDOT asserts eminent domain power you have enough? RYAN SMITH clips,” said Ralph Maxon, attor- is settled. erty and make a good-faith esti- News-Leader ney for FDOT’s Eminent “There’s a group here at mate of the value, the judge Domain Department. “It’s a DOT in the Right-of-Way can grant us immediate pos- The Florida Department of whole lot different than taking Department that goes out to session of the property upon Or too much? Transportation is using its emi- large acreage for a pond. negotiate with the property payment of that good faith nent domain powers to take Generally, plans are made and owners to buy the property, or amount into the court registry. possession of small sections of (engineers) determine else they take a permanent “That doesn’t mean that elf esteem – do you private property in order to whether a project can be built easement,” Maxon said. “They that’s all the owner gets. ... have enough? Do you You can’t love install new traffic signals on with existing right of way or if make an offer and they nego- From that point on there would have too much? Let’s Eighth Street. The $1.8 million they need additional right of tiate with the owner or owners be further negotiations with S look at a definition of someone else until project is scheduled for 2009- way.” of the property in order to the owner and his attorney, self-esteem. “A person’s sense you love yourself. 10. In this case, however, acquire it. Sometimes they’re and they certainly have the of worth or value.” That’s sim- The Flash Foods store at FDOT’s claim is going to court. unable to consummate a deal right to get their own apprais- ple enough, but it involves and 1982 S. Eighth St., along with The owners of both properties for several reasons. A decision al of the property. ... That gen- affects so many things about When we survive that era of Mutt’s Motors, 1815 S. Eighth have been ordered to appear at is made if it can’t be negotiated erally results in a coming how we function day to day, development, we move into St., have both been notified the Nassau County for whatever reason, to put the together on a price that’s rea- it’s worth a closer look. young adulthood, which is typ- that FDOT will take small por- Courthouse on Nov. 6. acquisition project into suit. sonable to both parties. If that The health of one’s self- ically a time of defining our- tions of their properties for the Maxon said eminent “Under the eminent domain doesn’t happen – and that’s a esteem includes not only the selves and our futures. It is project. domain cases go to court for a statutes, we seek a ‘quick take’ very small minority of cases – way they see themselves, but now when we may notice most “These are very small variety of reasons, although for the property,” Maxon there could be a trial on the also trust in themselves and acutely the health of our self- parcels for signalization proj- the specifics of each case are added. “That means once we issue.” others, autonomy and inde- esteem. ects. We call them corner confidential until after the case establish a need for the prop- [email protected] pendence and the ability to be If we have not successfully nurturing to learned those lessons in infan- self and oth- cy and childhood, that the ers. We world is a place we can be safe won’t be and successful in, we will like- happy with- ly enter into unhealthy rela- out a healthy tionships, fail at our education level of or employment and struggle esteem for to feel “happy” which can lead ourselves, to mood disorders, substance which can abuse and worse. In contrast, then be sometimes a false sense of MIND YOU transferred overly inflated self-esteem is to others we the result; creating self-cen- Linda are in rela- tered individuals who have as Gamble tionship many, if not more difficulties. with. Along So what can we do to pro- those lines, it really is true: mote healthy self-esteem? As you can’t love someone else adults, we obviously can’t go until you love yourself. And back to infancy. But we can that love for yourself must be revisit the lessons there. We healthy. It’s easy to fall prey to can put ourselves in situations false sources of self-esteem; where we will learn trust, addictive relationships, materi- where we can risk being inde- alism, overachievement; but pendent, and where we can these things do not lead to the take more initiative. We can qualities listed above that explore areas of ourselves that make a person’s self esteem need nurturing whether it is strong. In fact they inhibit the hobbies, spirituality or physi- development of a genuine pos- cal health. We can surround itive regard for ourselves and ourselves with others who others. have healthy selfe-steem and Let’s look at how self- learn from them. And we can esteem develops. Traditional reach out to our dreams, goals psychological theory holds and aspirations, holding them that it develops from birth in a place of esteem as impor- through childhood in various tant elements of our identities. stages. Our earliest lessons as A therapist can help design a newborn have to do with the path toward these steps. learning to trust or mistrust For those of us who are our care giving environment, parents, we can try to stay and it continues through the aware of the differing develop- school ages where we learn mental needs of our children autonomy and initiative. In at different ages in order to other words, if our needs for allow their self-esteem to food and shelter, contact and flourish. 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ealth insurance con- tinues to be a burn- ing issue at every Home and auto insurance are not Hlevel. Having been in nationalized and it works. It is not necessary the insurance business all my professional career and now to socialize medicine. To do so in our country focused on “senior planning,” would create nightmares. I am stunned by the over- whelming need for reform and the ramifications of the Pre-existing conditions such And we do. Uninsured people simplest of changes. No easy as cancer, heart disease and who don’t pay drive up costs. answers. diabetes need to be covered. Yes, we do need to find a way My business helps clients To do this insurance com- to cover these people who protect their families, them- panies must be able to spread have no options – inability to selves and their assets. We the risk over a broader popu- pay and critical health needs. strive to find cost-effective lation base to provide a bigger This can be accomplished ways of pro- pool of insured people. This is through Medicaid and low- viding for Insurance 101. Like home income assistance. long-term insurance and car insurance, What about the rest of the care, a guar- health insurance should not uninsured population? As pro- anteed life be a choice. In addition, we posed health reform is debat- income and need to implement compre- ed, the public has become health care hensive medical liability more and more wary of the coverage. A reform. lack of option choices and portion of my Anderson Home and auto insurance increases in taxes. JEFF PARKER/FLORIDA TODAY time is spent are not nationalized and it Despite the trillions of trying to find works. It is not necessary to dollars projected, there has health care solutions for my socialize medicine. To do so been little information about clients. The challenges grow in our country would create actual premiums, prescription as insurance coverage is nightmares. People would formularies and policy Linda McCoy declined for pre-existing con- wait months for critical tests, specifics. ditions. As an independent surgery and medical care. It Some states offer pro- Selling Amelia Island (and Beyond) Since 1981 broker, my first concern is for is not necessary to reinvent grams that attempt to address (904) 206-0726206-0726 my client. The best care for the wheel. Major health some of the most critical of the least amount of expense insurance companies have health care needs. Recently, with the best provider. said that they will insure peo- Florida has initiated its Most people in their mid- ple with pre-existing condi- “Cover Florida” program, dle years have some health tions if all people have cover- which is an inexpensive history that may result in cov- age. health care program provid- erage exclusions or being There are 46 million unin- ing guaranteed coverage. It is totally declined by reputable sured people in America. Ten limited both in expense and insurance companies. The million are not U.S. citizens coverage. It’s a start.

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VIEWPOINT/JOE GERRITY/FERNANDINA BEACH 7 ways for city to save money

he News-Leader quoted our city man- owner I came to appreciate ager as saying, “We can’t keep doing those visits and the sugges- business the way we’ve been doing tions on how to better Despite all the obvious signs T it.” Well Mr. Czymbor, it has finally serve my customers, and at over the last three years, the F LORIDA’ S O LDEST W EEKLY N EWSPAPER happened. For the first time in over three years the same time increase effi- E STABLISHED IN 1854 I finally agree with you. The only problem is ciency in my restaurants. administration and the majority we have been doing business your way for the And before people think of city commissioners created a The News-Leader is published with pride weekly last three budget years. I am picking on the police for the people of Nassau County by Community The budgets you presented the city com- department there are bureaucracy that was both Newspapers, Inc., Athens, Georgia. We believe mission have passed largely unchanged by sound and logical reasons unnecessary and unsustainable that strong newspapers build strong communi- votes of 4-1, 3-2 and 5-0. Despite signs of an Gerrity to start with that depart- ties – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary economic slowdown, your budgets were full of ment. First of all, the PD over the long haul. goal is to publish distinguished and profitable new job positions and salary increases for has by far the largest budg- community-oriented newspapers. This mission et of any department. The guy with the biggest will be accomplished through the teamwork of existing employees and noticeably lacking any professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, qual- improvements to our infrastructure. As a mat- piece of the pie gets the most attention. time, as it was a couple years ago. These are ity and hard work. ter of fact, your first budget was so lacking in Second, most elected officials know very little both troubled enterprise funds and need a street re-surfacing funds that three citizens about law enforcement, and that goes for city fresh approach. The director of facilities main- FOY R. MALOY JR ., PUBLISHER publicly shamed the commission into adding managers also. Both elected officials and city tenance is retiring in December, so let’s hire an MICHAEL PARNELL, EDITOR another $200,000 to that line item. managers are reluctant to say no to the public engineer/manager to take his place and put MIKE HANKINS, ADVERTISING DIRECTOR As I said three years ago the signs of a slow- safety, and as a result police departments the marina and airport as part of his depart- ROBERT FIEGE, PRODUCTION DIRECTOR ing economy were out there, even in our com- become a bloated bureaucracy . I don’t know if ment. Get rid of the new trailer at the airport. For BOB TIMPE, CIRCULATION DIRECTOR munity. Real estate sales and new construction this is the case in Fernandina Beach, but we had slowed considerably. We had two condo have a real live example in our own recent past. an ailing enterprise fund, the trailer and associ- projects that had stopped construction halfway For years we were told that we needed eight ated expenses are a waste of valuable DINK NESMITH TOM WOOD from completion. Other approved projects new police cars each year. Finally in 2005 the resources. If I remember correctly, the last set CHAIRMAN PRESIDENT never got started. Three years ago house val- commission said no, and since then we have of hangars we built had an office for city use. ues were already beginning to decline, and averaged 3-4 new police vehicles each year. At Paying the new director in part from the two people in the construction trade were begin- over $42,000 per vehicle that is quite a savings enterprise funds will ease some of the strain on ning to tighten their belts. each year, and the police department seems to the general fund, as well as allowing more cash The views expressed by the columnists and But not our city! We were like kids in candy have no complaints or vehicle problems. With flow to both the airport and marina. letter writers on this page are their own store, spending every cent we could get our an audit, commissioners have an objective Eliminating the city engineer position will also and do not necessarily reflect the views of hands on, and more. Most city permit fees report in hand that can help guide them in take pressure off the general fund. the newspaper, its owners or employees. were tripled and now you want to charge for making these decisions. I could go on with more cost-saving ideas, parking at Main Beach and in the downtown. • 3. Use the 2005-6 city budget as a starting but I am running out of space. These sugges- Someone told me the city manager invited point. That is the last pre-Czymbor budget and tions include some difficult decisions, and I EDITORIAL the citizens to participate in the budget process it served the citizens well, with a few excep- have true compassion for any employee affect- this year. Taking up the invitation, I have the tions. ed by whatever budget decisions are made. following suggestions for helping cope with the • 4. Review each and every department’s Despite all the obvious signs over the last three projected shortfalls. staffing and programs. With the slowdown in years, the administration and the majority of Bear down • 1. Form a budget waste committee of building, now might be the time to contract city commissioners created a bureaucracy that employees to recommend areas of excessive with the county for building inspection servic- was both unnecessary and unsustainable over The Florida Wildlife Service has chosen, spending. The members of this committee es. Do we still need to run daycare services, or the long haul. We have ignored many of our wisely we think, to give wide berth to a black should be from the rank and file employees, is that a carryover from the days that there infrastructure needs, yet we always have bear roaming Amelia Island. We recommend not department heads. After all, when was the were few private daycare centers in the city? money for more time off for our highest paid you do the same. last time a department head appeared before a Should we still be running scuba trips to the employees and to expand our workforce. The bear has caused some damage to budget hearing and said his/her department Keys? What programs have served their pur- This economic crisis is not a one-year fences but has not become a major nuisance was overfunded and overstaffed and they could pose and are no longer needed? These are just occurrence. We still have at least a year of insofar as we know. He apparently feeds most- do with less? It never happened during my six a few areas that should be addressed. declining property values before real estate ly at Fort Clinch State Park on fish, crabs and years on the commission. And committee • 5. Reopen union contracts and eliminate prices (and the tax base) stabilize. Some eco- palm hearts, not backyard trashcans. Here is members do not need to be picked by depart- cost-of-living adjustments and raises. It is not nomic experts think that Florida may take advice offered by the wildlife experts: ment heads either. Committee members need fair to deny administrative staff pay increases, longer to recover because of the high number • If you see a bear, remain calm. Don’t run to be assured that there will be no repercus- but to give union employees raises. We need to of foreclosures. away. Walk calmly toward a building or vehi- sions from any suggestions they make. be fair with everyone. No raise sure beats no The prevalent problem solving approach at cle and get inside. If you have children or pets, • 2. During the 2007-8 budget hearings the job. City Hall consists of three options. Raise fees, bring them inside. commission set aside $50,000 to begin the • 6. No city-owned “take home” vehicles throw tax dollars at the problem and when they • Encourage the bear to leave. Bang pots process of doing outside efficiency audits on should leave the island. This may be a little dif- fail, privatize. We pay enough taxes and way and pans or blow an air horn or whistle. each department, beginning with the police ficult with the police department, but other too much in fees in our city. It is time for city • If a bear is in a tree, leave it alone. department. To my knowledge, the city manag- departments can comply. If someone lives off government to find a new way to do business, Remove people and dogs from the area. It er never initiated that process. During my time island and must drive back here to report for and it is apparent that the vision, leadership usually will come down and leave after dark. at McDonald’s the corporation sent a consult- an emergency a few extra minutes to pick up a and action will have to come from the city com- • Keep barbecue grills clean. Birdfeeders ant into each restaurant for a two-day visit each vehicle at the city public works yard won’t mission. Mr. Czymbor is correct, the city can’t and grills should be stored in a secure place. year to critique restaurant operations. As a make a difference, but the savings of mileage continue to do business the way we’ve been Garbage should be placed outside on morning crew person I loved those visits, because I on city vehicles will be substantial, not to men- doing it. But it has been the way he has guided of pickup. Don’t leave pet dishes outside. Pick knew my bosses were going to get their hands tion fuel savings. us for the last three years. Change isn’t com- ripe fruit or vegetables. slapped, at least a little bit. As a manager I did • 7. Don’t privatize the marina. Eliminate ing. It is here, and will be here for quite some Soon enough, our friend will move on. Until not like the audits one bit, but they were a part the director position of that fund and bump the time. he does, live and let live. of the job. As a supervisor and later on as an airport director position back down to part- Joe Gerrity is a former city commissioner.

VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Goffinsville Park dear to me because my grandfather, Prince Albert, established a small church called Prince I would just like to take a moment to thank Chapel A.M.E., inspired by Richard Allan and this everyone involved in the beautiful renovations plot of land (fenced-in area) donated by the made to Goffinsville Park in Nassauville (“County Goffins. park now a reality,” July 24). My family and I were I am grateful for Mr. Goffin and family for able to visit and enjoy the park. What a great being so thoughtful toward the future of people place to spend the day without spending a lot of of today. Let’s continue to make this legacy prof- money, especially with the state of our economy. itable by enjoying the park, which has been Please remember not to litter, place debris in given through the labors of forefathers. We must the cans, pick up after our pets, dispose of fish- thank the Nassau County Commissioners and ing line properly and always supervise our chil- Parks and Recreation for such creativity of a job dren, especially near the water. well done. We thank the Goffins, Ms. Doris KellyAnne Tucker Mellion and County Administration for such Fernandina Beach great work done. Charles L. Albert, Jr. What an asset Fernandina Beach Goffinsville Park – what an asset for our com- munity, city and county. Greed There were thrills galore at the opening cel- I have never seen anything like the greed on ebration dedicating the park and facility I’ve Amelia Island. When my husband and I moved been familiar with all my life (“County park now here two years ago, we rented a house and paid a reality,” July 24). only $50 for our first electric bill. Now we rent an The Goffin family always has been profitable apartment and our last electric bill was $214. to our economic way of life. I don’t want to be This is the most we have ever paid for electrici- redundant in my recollection of facts concerning ty and we are not alone. the history of Goffinsville. My mother, father We have friends on the island who are trying and grandmothers were the recipients of finan- to get their electric bills down by turning off cial gains made possible by the exploits of Mr. their air conditioners in the middle of summer Saul Goffin. My experience was childhood in and drying their clothes on clotheslines. Property DAVID FITZSIMMONS/ARIZONA DAILY STAR nature due to the fact that Mr. Goffin did not have taxes are sky high, grocery prices are outra- time for childhood play. He was very serious at geous and now we may even have to pay to park job. There are two ways to go about it. One is insurance for his family so he could have gone all times. There were homes lined along at Main Beach. Where will the greed end? leave it as is and go to the emergency room to the doctor instead. So pay the bill and not Goffinsville Road leading to and from the area. Those who wish to run the working people off instead of the doctor when a person is sick since gripe, or let the man or single mom have the right Quite a few people are alive today because of Mr. the island may have a small problem when they he has no insurance and no job and had cancer to buy the insurance that they can afford. It’s an Goffin’s economic mind. finally achieve their goal. Who will care for their a few years back so he needs to be checked, or easy choice. My mother walked from the Christopher needs when all the service workers can no longer his wife and kids need to be checked if they Remember, “If a free society cannot help the Creek area with her babies in a little red wagon, afford to live here? With gas prices so high, few have cancer, a broken leg or whatever. So the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who helped by me pushing the wagon, which helped will be able to commute. What will the island elite insurance that you want to keep will go up are rich.” (John F. Kennedy inaugural address, ease the burden of the load before and after do then? because the hospital has to go up on rates or Jan. 20, 1961) work. Dad gathered oysters during the early Kim Lehman either the taxpayer can foot the bill, but that is Linda C. Hicks Spencer days of the productions. The factory was always Fernandina Beach what some of you want. So that’s what you get. Hilliard an asset because it provided financial relief to You also have the construction people who families due to inadequate means of transporta- have been laid off since two years ago who are ‘Legal Crooks’ tion. Circle of Friends maybe 30 years old or younger with six kids. We Today we can still be profited from the park How thrilled we all are at the Council on can pay that one too. No one in the USA should First, let me point out that the only reason you due to the ecology of the area. Food can be Aging for the heartwarming article Dickie go without insurance or food. They paid for it all know what has happened is because of the obtained from the banks along the river through Anderson wrote on the behalf of our Circle of the years they have worked. This is a fact. Or you reporting of the news media, bias or not the sport of fishing at a very low cost. Children Friends telephone reassurance project (July 22). can have the health department of nurses and (“Unbelievable,” July 24). I personally dislike can enjoy the playgrounds along with the beau- Actually, our entire community can be thankful; doctors, who are the best any county or state them. But they report. The Congress had no tiful vegetation that accompanies it. The ecology because as our elderly citizens feel safe we will could have, take care of them instead of doing choice other than give “The Bad Guys” the power of the park gives a person a place of solitude to all sleep better! their job, which is to keep us from getting dis- to go to war. Try to remember 9/11. As much as observe God’s handiwork of nature. The park is Dickie Anderson is such an asset to your eases or our child from dying, because they had you hate the two “Idiots” who kept us safe and newspaper and to the community we share. We to treat a patient instead of doing their job keep- retaliated against a horrific attack, the media is are all winners with her From the Porch article. ing down diseases. why you are apparently amazed. HOW TO WRITE US Jane Holzkamp Or we can give the people the right to buy Well, wake up, the Congress is on your side. Council on Aging insurance at what they can afford. Wouldn’t that Had they been as radical as you are now we Maximum length is 500 words. be the right way to do it? So the taxpayer would- would have thanked them for 9/11. Now we Letters must include writer’s name n’t have to foot the bill or the insurance compa- have media coverage and you are apparently not (printed and signature), address and Health insurance nies would have to make up the difference. Isn’t realizing that your very liberal and far left polit- telephone number for verification. I am writing concerning the letters (about this the American way? ically controlled government does not under- Writers are normally limited to one let- proposed health insurance reforms) in last Is it your way? Either way, you are going to stand that you are trying to run our country into ter in a 30-day period. No political week’s paper (July 24). pay for it. Or you can let him buy it? For the the greatest depression ever. How long before endorsements or poems will be pub- As I understand it, you will keep your own first time you have a choice and I hope the peo- the new messiah takes responsibility? lished. Letters should be typed or print- insurance and let the price keep going right on ple will stop and think about that. I would continue with the new controversies, ed. Not all letters are published. Send up? I’m all for it. They are so scared that the lit- Oh, by the way, when you went to the emer- but I trust “You” will learn this from the “Media.” letters to: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box tle person (the workingman) might get insurance gency room, it was full of sick people with colds, How weird. Wow, are you kidding me, how did etc. You took your kid because he was really ill you know all this negative information? I trust 766, Fernandina Beach, FL., 32035 and then they would have to foot the bill. That or had a broken bone and then wait your turn. you will not read this. E-mail: mparnell@fbnewsleader. com. way everyone can get it and they can pay for it. Think about the person that worked all his life Remember, you want it that way. You remember Paul Brungard visit us on-line at fbnewsleader.com – and his family has no insurance and he has no the flu! You didn’t want the little man to buy Amelia Island CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

8A FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009/NEWS-LEADER COMMUNITY WEDDING/ENGAGEMENT Methodist volunteers in mission John Cripps has presented a concept July 5 was also a bless- 8:45 p.m. Evangelism Strategies for the for a new community mission to provide ing. The Amelia’s Got 21st century led by Will McRanev; food for those in need. He has offered Talent night was a suc- prayer ministry: “Building Praying his backyard to be cultivated as a veg- cess due to the many Churches” led by Rich Sheperd; stew- etable garden for the produce to be talents shared and par- ardship: “Consider Your Ways” led by donated to Barnabas Center. ents and youth who Ken Westbrook; music led by Terry Students of the United Methodist will served our delicious Williams; discipleship: “Making help work the garden under the direc- pancake supper. Disciples Who Make Disciples” led by tion of experienced gardeners in our In the past weeks, Bill Carmichael; ministry assistant/sec- church, including Brad Hamilton and the elders of Springhill retary: “Office Teamwork” led by Lynn Laurie Russell. The plan is to prepare HILDA’S Baptist Church have Stone; deacon training: “How Deacons the garden area this summer for fall HEAR- been talking to and Help Manage Church Conflict” led by planting. We have also gleaned (pun ABOUTS interviewing different Roy Lee Saint; women’s mission and intended) ideas from Meagan Burns, prospects to fill the ministries led by Cindy Goodwin. who developed St. Peter’s community role of interim pastor; Senior adult fall jubilee Sept. 28-30 in garden and who has been very helpful Hilda completed the plans Gatlinburg, Tenn., for the Gray Gables in our planting. Contact Andy Foote at started for Pastor Group is sold out. New dates: Sept. 30 Mr. Russo, Miss DeFee Mr. and Mrs. Taylor the church office if you are interested. Higginbotham Jackie and his family’s through Oct. 2. Please contact Phyllis Everyone is looking for ways to save good-bye party (we had a number of you Holmes or L.L. Braddock for more infor- money these days. Kate Smith and Janet share memories with them that mation if you are interested in going. DeFee-Russo and Margaret Russo of St. Plumer of River Road Baptist Church evening); and simply carried on the Our deacons are here to glorify the Augustine. near Hilliard have made a ministry of it. oversight and direction of Springhill Lord through faithful service. If you are Megan Charene DeFee of On July 18, they went to show the ladies Baptist Church. in need of prayer or help, please do not Yulee and Robert Douglas Taylor-Donohue of First Baptist Church, Callahan, how We are pleased to report that you hesitate to call your deacon — Tom Russo of St. Augustine will be they have learned to buy hundreds of gave generously to the pastor’s home Pornovets, chairman; Ken Jones, Terry Nancy Donohue and married at 2 p.m. Aug. 8, dollars of groceries for pennies on the office project and they were very pleas- Horton, Mark Wynn, Roland Benoit, Raymond Taylor Jr. of Crystal 2009, at the home of the bride dollar and used the savings to bless antly surprised. Pastor Jackie is already Brad Braddock, Dana Webber, Bryan River were married at 6:30 with Dolton Robertson offici- their families and others. playing with his new computer and we Hall, David McKendree, Billy Ray p.m. June 27, 2009, at the ating. The reception follows. College/Career Ministry meets at 7 believe we have enough funds available Jackson, Mike Cobb, L.L. Braddock. Woman’s Club of Fernandina The bride-elect is the p.m. Thursdays at the Chapel of to purchase the computer credenza and Pastor’s cell phone is (904) 545-0501. Beach with the Rev. Paul Rizzi daughter of Daniel and Kelly Callahan First Baptist Church for adults, file cabinets that Kathy told us he need- Returning to Memorial United officiating. The reception fol- DeFee of Yulee. The groom- singles or married, who are interested ed. All of the above items will be Methodist Church for the third time in lowed the ceremony. elect is the son of Douglas in worshipping God passionately. installed in or delivered to their home. as many years, nationally known singer, Congratulations to Amelia Baptist In addition, money was set aside as a storyteller and folk theologian Ed Church. They now have a director of gift to Kathy from Springhill. Kilbourne was the featured guest MILITARY NEWS family ministries, Dave Parker, and a On the search for an interim pastor, Sunday morning in worship and for permanent student minister, Nathan we have talked with many potential can- three evenings July 19-21. Over the ■ Air Force Airman Justin discipline and studies, Air DeFalco. didates and met with some as well. We years, Ed has been recognized and D. West gradu- Force core values, physical What a great place of worship! I are not ready yet to present to you a rec- acclaimed for his ability to use his gifts ated from basic fitness and basic warfare prin- recently completed my ninth year as ommendation concerning someone to as a musician and communicator in con- military train- ciples and skills. your minister of education and it has serve as interim pastor for your review cert and worship settings. He began his ing at Lackland Airmen who complete been a great nine years. You folks have and hopeful approval. Whenever we performing journey in folk groups while Air Force Base, basic training earn four cred- embraced me and my family with love have a viable candidate as either the in high school and college. San Antonio, its toward an associate in and encouragement. I thank you for the interim or the eventual full-time pastor, Following his graduation from semi- Texas. applied science degree many opportunities you have given me it will be our intent to present him first nary, Ed set out on a professional career The airman through the Community to grow in my knowledge and faith. I to our Grace group leaders and Sunday and has now made over 8,000 appear- completed an College of the Air Force. came here as 54-year-old rookie and you school teachers for their review and ances during the last 40 years in every intensive, West He is the son of Melanie have allowed me to make mistakes and hopeful approval. region of the United States. Ed has 23 eight-week pro- West of Callahan. West is a yet you continue to love me. You have Then we will afford the congregation recordings on the Fly-By-Night label, gram that 2007 graduate of West Nassau also provided additional blessings to my the opportunity, during a regular including the new release, “A World of included training in military High School, Callahan. family. Sunday school hour, to ask questions Love.” You, through the West family, provid- and view the credentials of the candi- “Christ Hath Made Me Free!” was ed my son with a great wife and the date proffered to you as either the inter- Rev. Mark Tuso’s sermon subject July 5 BIRTH Brunettis a new daughter. Through that, im pastor or the man whom we feel is at First Baptist Church, Gray Gables. we know have four “grand kids” and called by God to serve as our full-time His scripture reading was Galatians 5:1. ■ James and Lindsay Claire and Harold Shepherd they are a continual blessing. It doesn’t pastor. Then, and only then, will he be Aug. 15 at 7 a.m. is the Awana Kick- Crummey of Yulee announce of Yulee and Alan Crummey get much greater than that! formally presented to you as a candidate Off Day Volunteer Breakfast and Prayer the birth of a daughter, Kayce of Fernandina Beach. As I sit back and consider all the and, at the end of a morning service, we at Gray Gables Church Fellowship Hall. Leigh Crummey, born July Maternal grandparents are things that God has allowed me to will ask for your vote of affirmation or Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is 14, 2009, at Memorial Conrad and Carol Hermann become through my association with denial. Awana registration, kick-off kids singing Medical Center. The baby of Deer River, Minn. this great group of people at Amelia In the interim, we beseech you to session, gospel message, lunch and field weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces Great-grandparents are Baptist Church, I can do nothing less join us each Friday night for prayer as day. See Chris Reinolds for questions or and measured 19 inches in Harriet Ross of St. Marys, than praise Him! Thank you. Willie and we seek God’s will for our congregation- more information. length. She joins siblings Ga., Cliff and Cathy Lee Brunetti, education/outreach minis- al family. Though the old sanctuary will Senior adults of First Baptist Church Caidyn Ryan, 6, and Conner Crummey of Jesup, Ga., and ter. be open from 6-8 p.m., you may join us Fernandina Beach met at their church James, 3. Richard and Marie Middleton Allegiance Welcome Home Concert for whatever length of time and, at any July 16 for their monthly program and Paternal grandparents are of Old Town. was enjoyed at Amelia Baptist Church time during these hours, you have the lunch. Larry Williams does a great job July 5. Adult choir, ladies ensemble, opportunity that evening. as their chairman. His lovely wife, Jewel, men’s ensemble, thank you for your From the NorthEaster, Dr. David is right by his side to assist him. faithfulness to rehearsals throughout Drake, DOM: Make plans to attend Key “May our Great Heavenly Father HELPERS the summer months. What a blessing Leader Workshop, First Baptist Church continue to watch over us and keep us you are! The beautiful patriotic music of Fernandina Beach, Aug. 27 from 6- in His Loving Care.” • The Nassau Council of Sheila at 261-7467 or Ilona at the Visually Impaired & 261-9361. Blind, a newly formed, tax- • Judy Schiffman, director CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS exempt organization, meets of Panic Relief, Inc., offers a the first Monday of each program for anyone suffering • Men’s Newcomer Club of Amelia ond Saturday at the bowling alley on US Club is an environmental organization month from 1-3 p.m. at the from panic, anxiety and ago- Island is a social organization that meets 17 in Yulee. Call Melinda Willaford at that meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday Council on Aging, 1367 South raphobia to cope with these at 11:30 a.m. the third Thursday of most 261-3136. at the Council on Aging building, 1367 18th St, Fernandina Beach. disorders. Learn how atti- months at the Fernandina Beach Golf • Nassau County Boys & Girls Club South 18th St., Fernandina Beach. Call For information, contact tudes and current thoughts Club clubhouse. Call Richard Rothrock after-school agenda offers programs for Joan Altman at 277-2274. Marsha Riley at 583-1317 or e- affect panic and anxiety. at 491-6868 or Bob Keane at 277-4590. youths ages 6-17 at the Miller Club, one • Nassau County Home Educators mail [email protected]. Programs are held locally. • Military Officers Association of mile south of A1A on CR 107 (Old Support Group for home-schooling par- • National Alliance on Call PRI at (732) 940-9658. America service and social organization Nassauville Road). Hours are 2-8 p.m. ents meets the third Thursday at 7 p.m. Mental Illness-Nassau meets • The Pink Ribbon Ladies, serving active duty and retired military Monday through Friday. Staff and volun- Call 225-9160 for location or visit geoci- on third Thursday at 7 p.m. in a breast cancer support officers meets at 6:30 p.m. the second teers provide homework help, computer ties.com/nassaucountyhomeeducators. the conference room at the group, meets the second Thursday of some months, other classes, arts and crafts, music and • Nassau County Master Gardener McArthur Family YMCA off Monday at 6 p.m. in Dining months for Sunday brunch at Ocean drama, sports and games, teen pro- volunteers are trained by County Citrona Drive. The Consumer Room 2, next to the cafeteria Breeze Conference Center at Mayport grams, gardening, health and fitness, Horticultural Extension agents and are Support Group meets weekly at Baptist Medical Center Naval Station. Call president Rob Judas cooking and life skills classes. Call the required to serve 75 volunteer hours on Fridays at 11 a.m. at the Nassau. at (904) 249-1475. office at 261-1075 after 2 p.m. weekdays year one of their accreditation and 35 Council On Aging across • Miracle on Wheels • The Modelers’ Club for modelers for information and enrollment details. volunteer hours and 10 advance training from Baptist Medical Center makes available electric pow- interested in cars, planes, ships and • Nassau Civitan Club service organ- hours annually in all subsequent years Nassau. Family support meet- ered wheelchairs to non- trains meets from 7-9 p.m. the fourth ization meets at noon the second and to maintain their certification as Master ings are held the fourth ambulatory senior citizens Monday at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, fourth Thursdays at Slider’s. Call Gardeners. For information on the Thursday at 7 p.m. in Room (65 years and up) and the per- 801 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach. Norma Norris at 491-9996 or Joyce Master Gardener program and applica- 204 at St. Peter’s Episcopal manently disabled of any age, Call Hal Mather at 261-6420. Menz at 321-2526. tion requirements, contact Becky Jordi, Church. Call 277-1886 for if they qualify. • Moms Group for Stay-at-home- • Nassau County 4-H is open to horticultural extension agent, at 548- information. Usually there is no charge Moms, moms offering moms support, youth ages 5-18 and adult volunteers 1116 or [email protected]. • The Overeaters or out-of-pocket expense for meets with the kids at kid-friendly loca- excited to learn more about leadership, • Nassau County NAACP civil rights Anonymous 12-step program the power wheelchair, includ- tions. Call Amy at 261-0554 or e-mail citizenship and life skills. For informa- organization meets at 6 p.m. for the meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays at ing shipping and delivery to [email protected] to receive a list tion on becoming a member or adult vol- executive committee meeting and 7 p.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. the home by a technician who of the next meet-ups. unteer, contact the Nassau County for the branch meeting the second For information, directions, a makes the final adjustments • Nassau Challenger Bowling Extension Service at (904) 879-1019 or Monday at the Peck Center, 516 South carpool/ride or help starting to fit the individual. Call 1-866- League for the physically and mentally visit Nassau.ifas.ufl.edu. 10th St., Fernandina Beach. Call more OA meetings, contact 200-6924. challenged meets from 3-5 p.m. the sec- • Nassau County Group of the Sierra Courtney Tyson-Shelby at 491-3419. Welcome to CAMPUS NOTES ■ Charles Maurice Hampden-Sydney College God’s House Dancing Lessons Booker III has been accepted first enrolled students in by Hampden-Sydney College 1775. A private men’s college, and will enroll with a dean’s it is known for its liberal arts Classic Carpets A wise man once said that unusual travel award in August 2009. curriculum, the honor code RonAnderson suggestions are likened to dancing lessons Booker is a graduate of which stresses individual and & Interiors, Inc. from God. The point of this, I suppose, is that Fernandina Beach High collective responsibility, a CHEVROLET • BUICK BUDDY KELLUM we might learn more about life by traveling School and is the son of Mr. focus on the needs of young PONTIAC • GMC Abby Carpet® President to unusual places or by traveling in unusual and Mrs. Ron M. Booker of men, and a nurturing environ- 464054 SR 200, Yulee ways. For instance, going to Australia instead 802 S. 8th Street (904) 261-0242 of Disney World, or traveling by bus instead of Fernandina Beach. ment. (904) 261-6821 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Fax (904) 261-0291 byplane are more likely to be life-enhancing, FAMILY DENTISTRY consciousness-expanding experiences; in short, a dance lesson with God. Another YULEE STUDENTS FROM FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN lesson to be taken from this is that moving Most Insurances Accepted throughlife should be more like dancing than FBHS (1970-1975) Call For Appointment simply taking a walk, which means we should 2 6 1 - 6 8 2 6 REUNITE LABOR DAY Dr. Robert Friedman 904-261-6956 try to move gracefully and beautifully as well as A1A at Bailey Rd. 542057 Us Hwy 1, Callahan, FL joyfully. How should we dance through life? WHEN: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. This is my The simplest and most beautiful way to do this MEAL SERVED AT NOON. FREEMAN commandment, is through love. 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FRIDAY, July 31, 2009/News-Leader 9A RELIGION

Kids camp Golf tournament at 548-9971 or Linda Bell at COVETED AWARD GIVEN 261-0569. Visit www.communi- Faith Christian Academy First Baptist Church is tybiblestudy.org and Linda Laine, right, was pre- presents Kids Choice Camp hosting a Golf Tournament/ www.ameliaislandevecbs.org. 2009 from 7 a.m.-6p.m. Clinic Aug. 1 featuring sented with an Honorary through Aug. 12 at 96282 renowned golf pro Wally Life Membership in Playgroup Presbyterian Women, Brady Point Road, Fernandina Armstrong, who will be guest MOM,ME meets every Presbyterian Church (USA) Beach. Camp is for ages 3-12 speaker as well as offer a clin- Wednesday from 9:30-11 a.m. during a Providence years. Call 321-2137. ic before the tournament. in Noah’s Place, First Presby- Presbyterian Church serv- While he has played profes- terian’s nursery and pre- Donations needed ice. Jo Brumund presented sionally and taught golf since school classrooms. Everyone the certificate and pin that The Salvation Army Hope 1968, Armstrong’s true pas- is welcome to participate in are conferred upon an indi- House, 410 South Date St., sion is sharing his faith with the mom and baby/toddler vidual in recognition of sig- Fernandina Beach, is in need others through the game of playgroup that has evolved nificant, faithful service in of the following types of dona- golf. into an interesting group of some area of the church’s tions: Cost is $75 per person and moms and children growing work. • Personal hygiene items: includes dinner. Everyone is and nurturing, networking The pin and the certificate toothbrushes, toothpaste, invited that evening as and socializing, sharing and have the symbol of the but- deodorant, disposable razors, Armstrong shares stories caring with all who come. terfly. The butterfly repre- shaving cream, feminine prod- about his career in golf and This group meets year round. sents newness in Christ and ucts and toilet paper his faith journey in life. For This ministry is open to the the emergence of a new cre- • Canned foods not requir- more information or to sign public. No reservations are ation, Presbyterian Women. ing cooking: non-condensed up, call 261-3617 or contact SUBMITTED needed, just drop in. Park Laine was honored with this soups, pastas, beanie weenies, Scott Womble at the your stroller out front. tuna, chicken, fruits, fruit Fernandina Beach Golf Club. membership in recognition of her work in creating and nurturing the development of juices and powdered milk Presbyterian Women at Providence Presbyterian Church through the LAFF Circle, and ‘Stuff the Bus’ her diligent work in the development of Providence’s worship and music ministry. The • Starchy foods: rice, Friends & The Salvation Army Hope Honorary Life Membership also recognizes her upcoming position as the incoming instant mashed potatoes, pas- House is accepting applica- Family Day Moderator of Presbyterian Women in the St. Augustine Presbytery. tas, cereals and breakfast tions to help income qualify- bars. Friendship Baptist Church ing families obtain school sup- For more information, call in Yulee will celebrate Friends plies for their children as part 321-0435. and Family Day on Aug. 2 at 4 First Baptist Church, too. of its Stuff the Bus School Catholic class p.m. Speaker will be Elder Tickets are $10 and may be Supply Drive. If you wish to Eddie Lawrence. For more ‘U2charist’ at St. Peter’s purchased at the church. For volunteer to take applications St. Michael Catholic information call 225-5627. St. Peter’s Episcopal church, 801 Atlantic Ave., will host information, call 261-3617. or have questions, call 321- Church is sponsoring an Bible marathon U2charist and Potluck on Aug. 9, a celebration of the Eucharist ‘Rally Day’ 0435. Applications will be inquiry class for those who that features the music of band U2 and a message about God’s accepted on Mondays, wish to know more about the Living Waters World call to rally around the Millennium Development Goals. Rally Day for children and Wednesdays and Fridays from Roman Catholic faith and Outreach Center is hosting Several people will share personal stories and experiences youth will be Aug. 30 at First 1-4 p.m., through July 31. what Catholics believe. The the seventh annual Genesis to related to Millennium Development Goals service and action, Presbyterian, beginning at Food program program, called R.C.I.A., will Revelation Non-Stop-Around- including John and Alice Holliday, Mark Kaufman and Donna 9:50 a.m. Nursery, toddlers, start on Sept. 1 and continue The-Clock-Bible Reading Paz and Brenda Commandeur. preschool and kindergarten Yulee Baptist Weekday each week through Easter beginning at 6 am. Aug. 3 and The music in the service is replete with the message of glob- will meet in their classrooms Ministry, 85967 Harts Road, is 2010. ending sometime late al reconciliation, justice for the poor and the oppressed and the in Noah’s Place. First and sec- now participating in the U.S. The sessions are open to Thursday afternoon, Aug. 6. importance of caring for your neighbor. Led by global MDG ond graders will meet in the Department of Agriculture’s those who have never been The Bible is read in 15-minute ambassador, Bono, U2 is calling people worldwide to deeper Power Lab and third through Child Care Food Program. baptized, or have been bap- increments, and you can sign faith and engagement with God’s mission. The U2charist fifth graders will meet in the Meals will be available at no tized in another faith or to up in the church sanctuary or seeks to be an extension of this ministry. Kidmo theater. Middle school separate charge to eligible Catholics who have not by calling the church office at Potluck and information begins at 5 p.m. and U2charist at students will meet in the children enrolled in the min- received the Sacraments of 321-2117. All are welcome to 6 p.m. For information call the church at 261-4293. Skate Room in the Youth istry’s day care program. First Eucharist or read or just come and listen. Center. Senior high youth will Parents or guardians must Confirmation. There is no Worship and lunch meet in Faith Cafe at 12:15 complete an application. For cost and the first session will Ultimate Gift” on Aug. 7. Parliament Drive, just off Old p.m. for lunch and Bible study. information, call 225-9196. meet in the St. Michael Join Salvation Army Hope Nassauville Road. Parents of all children, Food ministries Academy library at 6:45 p.m. House each Tuesday at noon Summer Bible study nursery through senior high, on Sept. 1. for its Weekly Worship On Aug. 14 Providence ‘Ministry Fair’ are invited to Breakfast & Angel Food Ministries and Call the church office at Service and Fellowship Presbyterian Church will host First Presbyterian Church Conversation in Jim Thomas Fernandina Beach Church of 261-3472 for more information Lunch. On Aug. 4, case work- summer Bible studies, using will host a Ministry Fair on Hall at 10 a.m., hosted by the Christ are offering food relief or to register. er and evangelist Anita Richo sermons from renowned Aug. 23 in Jim Thomas Hall Christian Education Commit- for the community. For more will share the Gospel mes- preachers Fred Craddock, from 9:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. tee. Parents, call the church information contact Thomas First Missionary sage. For more information, Barbara Brown Taylor and Booths representing the mis- office to confirm your atten- Kessel or Tom Gilday at 277- show call 321-0435 or stop by the Tom Long as the basis for sions, ministries, studies, dance no later than Aug. 27. 2517 or e-mail fbangelfood@ Hope House, 410 South Date conversation about the scrip- events and opportunities avail- gmail.com. The church is “Behold the Bridegroom St. ture. Call 432-8118 for infor- able at First Presbyterian will Women’s study located at 1005 South 14th St. Cometh” will be presented by ‘Faith at the Movies’ mation. Everyone’s welcome. fill the hall. There will be The Amelia Island Visit www.cocfb.org and www. First Missionary Baptist The church is located at 96537 games, door prizes, lots of Women’s Evening Community angelfoodministries.com. Church, 20 S. Ninth St., Memorial United Metho- Parliament Drive. food, an Ugly Tie Contest and Bible Study invites you to join • • • Fernandina Beach, on Aug. 1 dist Church is hosting a film fellowship. Nursery and pre- an in-depth, non-denomina- The Bridge Family at 5 p.m. All are welcome to series titled Faith at the Summer reading school will be available. tional study of the Book of Worship Center in Yulee is join in this celebration. Movies. This is a brand new All are welcome to join the Acts. offering Angel Food Garage sale series designed to explore members and friends of ‘Living Proof’ Meetings will be Monday Ministries discounted food. issues of faith through popu- Providence Presbyterian evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. at Open to anyone, this opportu- Rock Church of Northeast lar movies. There will be a Church in reading and dis- simulcast Amelia Baptist Church, nity allows you to feed your Florida will hold a garage sale simultaneous movie and pro- cussing Barbara Brown On Aug. 28-29 Beth 961167 Buccaneer Trail family for a fraction of the nor- on Aug. 1 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at gram for children, as well as Taylor’s newest book, An Moore is bringing Living across from Harris Teeter. mal cost. A family of four can the church, 850893 US 17 nursery. All are welcome. Altar in the World, on Aug. 19. Proof Live to her hometown of The study begins Sept. 14 and eat for a week for only $30. North, Yulee (next to Mead’s Movies start at 6:30 p.m. in Call 432-8118 for informa- Green Bay, Wis. Thanks to continues through May 3. For information, visit Framery in the Crossroads Maxwell Hall. tion or to order the book. The simulcast satellite technology, For more information and www.thebridgeflorida.com or Shopping Plaza). The final movie is “The church is located at 96537 she’ll spend that weekend at to register, call Michal Polese call 225-4860.

“Worship this week at the place of your choice” AMELIA PLANTATION CELEBRATION BAPTIST CHURCH HAPEL C Innovative Style, Contemporary Music, Casual Atmosphere Saturday Vigil Mass - 4 pm & 5:30 pm An Interdenominational Saturday 4 pm Mass at Yulee United Methodist Church Pastor Mike Kwiatkowski Community Church Sunday Masses 8:00 & 10.:00 am & 12 Nooon Daily Mass - 8:30 am Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 85520 Miner Rd AMELIA PLANTATION CHAPEL BLOG WITH US 6 pm - Tuesday Yulee, FL 32097 Sunday Worship 10:30 Share your opinions with Pastor Ted Holy Day Masses Vigil 6:00 pm; Holy Day 8:30 am Confessions: Saturday 3:15pm - 3:45 pm or by appt Nursery Provided An Interdenominational Schroder of Amelia Plantation Community Church Small group bible study Sunday morn. @ 9:15am Chapel. Access:ameliachapel.com SUNDAY WORSHIP KidKredible Children Ministries Meeting @ 10:30am Sunday Pastor’s Corner, and then Ted’s Blog. August 2, 2009 • 9:15 a.m. Youth “Body Shop” Wed. @ 6:30pm Faith-based subjects that make us all Connecting with Christ...Connecting with People. MESSAGE: “Prayer in the Spirit” think! FOR MORE INFO: (904)225-0777 MUSIC: “Here I am Lord” St. Peter’s Episcopal Church LACKROCK APTIST ULEE Welcomes B B FIVE POINTS BAPTIST (Nursery Provided) CHURCH Y APTIST “MORE THAN A CHURCH, WE’RE FAMILY” Y You! HURCH ~ALL ARE WELCOME~ 96362 Blackrock Rd., Yulee Pastor : Dr. Alan Brown B Baptist Church Located at the Visitors Always Welcome! corner of 8th & 261-6220 Sunday School ...... 9:45A.M. C Atlantic Senior Pastor: Rev. Michael S. Bowen Worship Service ...... 10:55A.M. Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday School...... 9:30 am The Chapel is located behind Sunday Morning Worship Services Discipleship Training ...... 6:00P.M. Morning Worship 8:15am and 11:00 am Sunday Worship ...... 10:45 am Sunday 10:30am Evening Worship ...... 6:00P.M. Sunday Evening 6:00 pm The Spa & Shops at Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm Wednesday AWANA ...... 6:15 pm Holy Eucharist Sunday School 9:15am Wednesday Fellowship Supper . . . . 6:00P.M. Amelia Island Plantation Friday 6:45 - 9:00 Awana Wednesday Team Kid 6:15 pm Wednesday Bible Study ...... 6:30 pm 8:30 am &10:00 am Wednesday Prayer Service ...... 7:00P.M. Wednesday I-79 Youth 6:30 pm 36 Bowman Road Worship Service 10:30 (Childrens Church) 736 Bonnieview Road (across from Sadler Rd.) 941017 Old Nassauville Road • County Rd-107 South Sunday p.m. Service 6:00 p.m. Classes For All Age Groups Including Youth Wednesday 904-261-4615 (church office) Nursery Provided For All Services Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. (904) 277- 4414 Holy Eucharist 904-261-4293 EVERYONE WELCOME www.Yuleebaptistchurch.com 261-4741 Nursery Provided Nursery provided www.ameliachapel.com 12:10 pm www.stpetersparish.org www.blackrockbaptist.com 85971 Harts Rd., West 904•225•5128 www.springhillbaptistfb.org 5pointsbaptistchurch.org Yulee, FL 32097 Fax 225•0809 YULEE UNITED “Discover the Difference” at FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST Amelia Baptist Living Waters CHURCH METHODIST world outreach 20 South Ninth Street 261-4907 CHURCH Church Contemporary Worship Rev. Darien K. Bolden Sr., Pastor Pastor: Dr. H. Neil Helton SUN 9:30am The Church in the Sunday Worship Service – 10:30am Heart of the City Please join us for Bible Study – 9am WED 7:00pm With the Desire to be in the SUNDAY SERVICES: Nursery provided for all services Small group studies-Adults 6pm Youth, Nursery & Hearts of All People Church School 9:30AM Worship 11AM Wednesday - Prayer Service 6:30pm Children’s Ministries Sunday New Members Class 9 a.m. Preschool and Children Activities Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Study 6:30PM 321-2117 Morning Worship 11 a.m. 961167 BUCCANEER TRAIL Rob & Christie Goyette Wednesday Noon-day Prayer A1A & Christian Way, Yulee Corner of Buccaneer Tr. & Gerbing Road, Fernandina Bch. Senior Pastors On A1A 1 mile west of Amelia Island Wednesday Mid-week Service 7-9 p.m. 225-5381 • Rev. Mark Stiles For More Information Call: 261-9527 www.LivingWatersOutreach.org Ministries: Bus & Van, Couples, Singles, Youth

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Ray Ramsburg, Pastor Memorial United Methodist Church --- Every Sunday --- Making disciples of Jesus Christ through worship, study, service & community Traditional Worship: 8AM & 11AM Praise Worship: 9:30AM 601 Centre Street 261-5769 Nursery provided at all services Brett Opalinski, Pastor --- Vacation Bible School --- Hollie Tapley, Associate Pastor July 12 thru 17 2600 Atlantic Avenue • Fernandina Beach Traditional Family Worship ...... 8:30am + 11:00am Across from Fort Clinch State Park Contemporary Worship ...... 9:45am in Maxwell Hall 261-6306 www.poplcamelia.org Youth Worship...... 9:45am in Youth Center Sunday School for all ages...... 9:45am + 11am Wednesday Midweek Supper (Aug-May). . 5:15-6:30pm Middle School Youth (Wed.)...... 6:30pm Senior High Youth (Wed.)...... 6:30pm Everyone is welcome Open Hearts • Open Minds • Open Doors Rev. Robert Phelps 96537 Parliament Drive, Yulee The people of the United Methodist Church (Corner Old Nassauville Rd.) Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. Music programs and small groups available (904) 432-8118 www.providenceyulee.com [email protected] Nursery services available for all services

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10A FRIDAY, July 31, 2009/NEWS-LEADER HOMES

HOME AND GARDEN BRIEFS Butterfly pea good Arts at market the sea turtle and the impor- The park is located off tance of these creatures on Heckscher Drive about 8 The Fernandina Farmers Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. at pavilion one miles south of the Nassau Market Booth With A Cause on Little Talbot Island. No Sound bridge. Meet in the choice for area gardens program will host the Amelia reservations are necessary. parking lot of the general Arts Academy Aug. 1. For information call (904) store. Target birds include the As one of four certified 251-2320. Piping Plover, Oystercatcher, I have this pretty vine Community Schools of the Manatee talk Whimbrel, Reddish Egret, Q:in a wooded area Arts in Florida, the Arts gulls and terns. Bring your behind my house. The flow- Academy has been offering Manatees are slow-moving, binoculars, field guide, bug ers are purple and they are education in the arts at afford- non-aggressive, curious crea- juice, sunscreen, rain gear, about an inch long. They able rates to all interested per- tures and many love grazing sunglasses, layered clothing look similar to a large pea sons through individual in our shallow, warm summer and water. flower. Do you have any idea instruction, group lessons, waters. Learn what is fact and For information call Carol what they might be? KR after-school art and dance fiction about the manatee that Wyatt at 262-9272 or e-mail The flowers you workshops, creative arts pro- is now more imperiled than [email protected]. A:described are probably grams for seniors and more ever. Jim Reid, a wildlife biolo- Kayak/canoe trip one of the butterfly pea vines since 1992. gist with the Gainesville U.S. in the genus Centrosema or At the market, the Arts Geological Survey office, will Nassau Sierra Club will Clitoria. Academy will give shoppers share his experiences from host a guided kayak/canoe This decidu- an opportunity to “See Them- more than 25 years working trip to Simpson Creek (Little ous vine pro- selves in the Arts!” with a free with manatees at the next Talbot Island) on Aug. 29. duces flow- children’s craft table and pur- Nassau County Sierra Club This trip is open to the public. ers from late chase personalized screen meeting Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. at the The three- to four-hour trip spring PHOTO COURTESY OF REBECCA JORDI, UF/IFAS printed items. Shoppers can Council on Aging, 1367 South will depart the “Kayak through the The butterfly pea vine produces pretty, pink flowers. choose from several designs 18th St. The public is wel- Amelia” concession at Little summer. and watch as their shirts, flags come. Talbot State Park at 9 a.m. It Butterfly loud noises from dinner time and T-shirts are made right Animal signs will be about a five-mile pad- pea grows in until it is dark? I do not really before their eyes! dle, with a stop for lunch on GARDEN full sun to notice the noise during the Also on Aug. 1, Thompson Join a park ranger for a the sandbar or Bird Island. TALK partial shade day. DO All-Natural Pork will be at the presentation and leisurely Paddlers will experience which market with its perfect for guided hike through different maritime forests, desert-like attracts The insect is probably summer barbecuing ribs and Florida ecosystems on a quest dunes, undisturbed salt marsh Becky Jordi wildlife such A:the cicada. Which one various cuts of chops as well to characterize tracks left by and a variety of wildlife and as birds and is it? Well, identifying it as bacons, sausages and ten- an assortment of critters on native and migratory birds. butterflies. Just today, as I might be a little tough since derloins. Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. at the Ribault Participants with their own was identifying trees in one there are almost 20 different The market, open every Club on Fort George Island boats can launch at Kayak of our local parks, I saw a species of cicada found in Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Cultural State Park. No reser- Amelia; those without kayaks zebra longwing drawing nec- Florida. Seventh and Centre streets, vations are necessary and the can rent either single ($30) or tar from its flower. I have tried capturing features farm fresh produce program is free. For informa- tandem ($45). Kayak Amelia Butterfly pea prefers acid, them for my insect collection as well as a variety of organic tion call (904) 251-2320. will waive the launch fee and sandy soils commonly found but have had very little suc- products, specialty foods and Birdclub offer a 10 percent discount. in this area. You can propa- cess thus far. Cicadas can be plants. Call 491-4872 or visit Bird club The paddle will be in calm gate it easily by collecting identified by their “song” and www.fernandinafarmersmar- The Nassau County Bird water and is suitable for seeds. If you decide to plant it PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FLORIDA this website from the ket.com. Club will hold a field trip to beginners. The trip will be led in your yard, it might be best NURSERY, GROWERS AND University of Florida might Florida sea turtles Huguenot Memorial Park on by Len Kreger, a certified to keep it away from sprin- LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION help you: www.entnemdept. Aug. 15 and Sept. 5 at 8 a.m., Sierra Outings Leader; RSVP kler heads. Consider giving The pineapple guava is ufl.edu/walker/buzz/c700fl1. Join a park ranger and rain or shine. Park entry is $1 at [email protected] or the butterfly pea plenty of listed as one of the top htm. I listened to the dusk learn about the lifecycle of per car. (904) 432-8389. room to grow or a trellis to plants for 2009. singing cicada, Tibicen climb. This plant can be auletes (Germar), which found as far west as Illinois, might be the cicada you are O C E A N F R O N T north to New Jersey and tings. Pineapple guava can be hearing especially since it south to the Virgin Islands. used as a hedge or allowed to sings at dusk. form a tree reaching heights Some cicadas have long What can you tell me of 15 feet with an equal life cycle periods and emerge Q:about pineapple spread. Edible fruit is pro- in 13- or 17-year intervals. guava? SD duced, which apparently These cyclical or periodical tastes somewhat like pineap- cicadas do not live in Florida; Every year, Florida ple, although I have not had cicadas are produced here A:Nursery, Growers and the privilege of tasting it yet. annually. Cicadas rarely 4246 S. Fletcher • $3,200,000 $2,295,000 602 Ocean Club • $2,095,000 $1,795,000 Landscape Association A University of Florida publi- cause any significant damage Newly completed custom home. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3,700 sq. ft. Largest & most luxurious condominium on Amelia Island. 4 bed- (FNGLA) put out a list of top cation by Dr. Ed Gilman and to vegetables or ornamental Majestic ocean view, 118’ frontage. Commercial grade foundation. rooms, 4 baths. World class golf, tennis, spa & dining available. plants of the year. This year, the Forestry Department can plants in Florida. Although Feijoa sellowiana, or pineap- be found at: http://hort.ufl. their size, which can but over ple guava, was on the list. edu/trees/FEISELA.pdf. 2 1/2 inches long, makes Several others listed such as The following website them somewhat menacing, perennial peanut, autumn contains FNGLA’s listing the we need not be afraid of them fern, firebush, silver saw pal- 2009 Plants of the Year: www. as they do not sting or bite. metto, Summer Wave pansy, fngla.org/articles/viewArticl Cicadas are an important winged elm, and Walter’s e.asp?articleID=805. part of the food chain in for- viburnum (compact) can be Perennial peanut can be seen est and home landscapes as 6523 Spyglass 11 • 1,875,000 $1,649,000 778 S. Fletcher • $1,200,000 $949,000 grown in this area. at two of Nassau County’s they are a source of food for Newest building on the Amelia Island Plantation.3 bedrooms/3.5 Great beach house with rental income. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, vaulted ceil- Pineapple guava has gray- Extension demonstration gar- birds and small mammals. Baths. World class Golf, tennis. Spa & dining available. ings in living and dining area. Large elevated deck, 4 car covered parking. green evergreen leaves and it dens: Nassau County Rebecca Jordi, UF/IFAS produces pretty, pink spring Extension Yulee satellite Nassau County Horticultural flowers. Pineapple guava tol- office and the Nassau County Extension Agent, is a erates most any type of soil Courthouse in Fernandina University of Florida faculty condition providing it is well Beach. The Walter’s vibur- member. Extension locations www.oceanfrontamelia.com drained. It can be planted in num can be seen at the are the satellite office at the full sun or partial shade Nassau County Demonstra- County Building in Yulee and “The Oceanfront Expert” although too much shade tion Garden located at the the main Extension Office in Reduced Commission, 3%- 4.5%, Call for details. reduces the production of James S. Page Governmental Callahan. The UF/IFAS Bob Gedeon When You Call, I Will Personally Answer The Phone flowers and fruit. Pineapple Complex in Yulee along with Nassau County guava is highly drought and dozens of other easy to grow Demonstration Garden is Island resident since 1962 No Menus, Voicemail or Phone Tag. Real Estate Broker since 1972 salt spray tolerant. It can be plants for this area. located at the James S. 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JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Tubers enjoy themselves as they drift down the Ichetucknee River at a relaxing pace. The river runs slowly, providing a calm, relaxing atmosphere to its visitors. Ichetucknee State Park attracts nearly 200,000 visitors each year for scuba diving, tubing, kayaking and canoeing. Journey down Ichetucknee River olumbia miles of wetlands and Labor Day. year for a leisurely About Ichetucknee Springs State Park County, in cypress trees until the October through stroll along the park’s north Florida, Ichetucknee joins the March, scuba diving nature trails and to get Address: 12087 S.W. bicyclists, extra passengers, is home to equally beautiful Santa is available in the Blue reacquainted with fresh U.S. Highway 27, Fort passengers in vehicle with C three easily Fe River. Hole for cave-certified air, leaves rustling in White, Fl. 32038. (386) 497- holder of Annual Individual accessible rivers: the In 1972, the U.S. divers only. the treetops and, for the 4690. Entrance Pass. Suwannee River borders Department of the The Ichetucknee is sharp-eyed, a chance Hours: 8 a.m. until the county to the north, Interior declared the a year-round tourist to catch a glimpse of sundown 365 days a year. River Use Fees: $5 the Ichetucknee River head spring of the river, attraction, and once the furry and feathered Driving Directions: per person: canoeing. $5 and Springs is on the located near its north summer’s heat begins to residents of the park. per person, tubing from county’s western border entrance, a National dissipate into fall’s cool Whitetail deer, From the north, take I-75 north entrance during and the scenic Santa Fe Landmark. prelude, it is the perfect raccoons, wild turkeys, south to exit 423. Take SR summer season (begins the River borders the county In addition to tubing season for visitors and wood ducks and great 47 south, turn on CR 238 Saturday before Memorial to the south. the Ichetucknee, visitors local residents to become blue herons can be seen and follow the park signs. Day through Labor Day). Of the three, the can enjoy picnicking, acquainted with the from the river year- From the south, take I-75 Children 5 and under are north to exit 399. Take US Ichetucknee River, snorkeling, canoeing, natural environment that around. free. $5 per person, tubing 441 north to the city of High located in Ichetucknee swimming, hiking and frames the river. Yet the view from from south entrance during Springs. Take US 27 north State Park, attracts wildlife viewing. Picnic There is plenty to a canoe or kayak summer season. Children 5 to Ft. White, stay on US 27 nearly 200,000 visitors areas, equipped with see as the park comes as it slowly carries north approximately 4 miles and under are free. each year who journey to tables and grills, are alive with the first blush it occupants lazily to the South Park Entrance. $6 per group of two to the river to tube down its available throughout the of autumn colors and downstream provides eight people, tubing from serene, but chilly length. park and a full-service fall’s early moderate the viewer with a slowly Admission: $6 per south entrance off season The river travels concession offers food, temperatures invite a changing panorama of vehicle. Limit two to eight (Begins the Tuesday after slowly through scenic, refreshments and peaceful walk in the the park that can only people per vehicle. No river Labor Day through the shaded hammocks that outdoor products from park. be appreciated from the use. $4 single occupant Friday before Memorial stand guard over the six Memorial Day through It’s an ideal time of water. vehicle. $2 pedestrians, Day).

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FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009 12A NEWS-LEADER/FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA SOUTHEAST REGIONAL TOURNEY ▼ GOLF Tourney today and Saturday The fifth annual ALS Amelia Island Golf Classic, held in memory of John Louis O’Day, will be held July 31 at Long Point Golf Club at the Amelia Island Plantation. Proceeds benefit the ALS Association, Florida chapter. Registration is at 10:30 a.m. and shotgun start is at 12:30 p.m. Format is a four- person scramble. Buffet lunch is from 11 a.m. until the start of play. Cocktail reception, awards, raffle and silent auc- tion are from 5-7 p.m. Players receive a complimentary raf- fle ticket; winners must be present to claim prizes. Entry fee is $150 per play- er or $600 per foursome. The reception only is $75 per per- son. Contests include hole-in- one, longest drive (men and PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER women), closest to the pin Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth is hosting the 14-and-under Southeast Regional Allstar (men and women), putting on Tournament this week at Buccaneer Sports Complex and games got under way putting green. Awards go to Thursday morning. Twelve teams are participating, including Fernandina Beach, first through fifth net team which was scheduled to take on the defending champions of Greenville, N.C., and first and second gross Thursday before the rains came. Prior to the first pitch of that game, Longwood took team. on Bahamas, Nassau, in the first round of the tournament. Above, a Longwood pitcher Often referred to as Lou fires from the pitcher’s mound and, below, a Bahamas runner rounds third base. Gehrig’s disease, Amyotro- Right top, a Bahamas batter reacts to a strike. Right center, a Bahamas pitcher on the phic Lateral Sclerosis is a pro- mound. Right bottom, another Bahamas batter takes a swing. Games continue through gressive and usually fatal neu- Wednesday. For information, visit www.leaguelineup/fernandina. Admission to games romuscular disease that robs for ages 13 and up is $20 for a week pass or $5 a day. the body of its ability to walk, speak, swallow and breathe. For information, contact Mark O’Day at 553-0576 or [email protected] or visit www.ALSGolfAmelia.com. Armstrong event Fernandina Beach Golf Club is hosting a golf tourna- ment and clinic featuring renowned golf pro Wally Armstrong. Armstrong will be the guest speaker as well as offer a clinic before the tourna- ment. While he has played professionally and taught golf since 1968, Armstrong’s true passion is sharing his faith with others through the game of golf. This event takes place Aug. 1. Cost is $75 per person and includes dinner. Everyone is invited as Armstrong shares about his career in golf and his faith journey in life. For informa- tion or to sign up, call the church office at 261-3617 or contact Scott Womble at the golf course at 277-7370. Upcoming scrambles Fernandina Beach Golf Club will host a scramble for the Fernandina Beach Men’s Golf Association Aug. 8. The event is a backward tourna- ment. Another scramble will be held Sept. 19. The final two events of 2009 for the FBMGA are the October Four Ball Oct. 3-4 — a two-day, 36-hole, two-man team competition — and the Christmas Scramble — an 18- hole ABCD team competition with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. For information, call 277- 7370. Stringer suits continue; Riddell latest defendant y son told me the other day that settled with the physicians makes you hotter? They all know it. My nine- any league, coach or equipment manager who he doesn’t like wearing a hat involved with the care of year-old son knows it. uses such equipment without a heat stroke when he is at the beach because it Viking players. The preliminary judge wrote it was “rea- warning does so at his own peril.” M makes him hot. This seems pretty She is now suing the sonably foreseeable that a user of Riddell’s hel- I spoke with Jeffrey Reel, who teaches a obvious, doesn’t it? If you wear something on Riddell Corporation, the mets and shoulder pads during extremely hot sports law course as an adjunct professor at your head, it is going to be hotter. By the way, maker of the helmet Stringer and humid conditions might suffer from a heat the Florida Coastal School of Law, for a legal my son is nine. was wearing that day, saying stroke and, thus, Riddell owed Stringer a duty opinion on this matter. This brings me to Korey Stringer. As you the company should have to warn.” “When you’re dealing with products liabili- may recall Stringer was the 27-year-old, 335- warned him his helmet could I have a really nice ski jacket. It is down- ty, the plaintiff can claim that the manufacturer pound Minnesota Vikings All-Pro tackle who make him hotter and, thus, filled. Now, if I chose to wear it in July and owed a duty to warn consumers about a poten- died during training camp in July 2001 due to put him at increased risk for went out and exercised, it could make me hot tially dangerous aspect of the product,” Reel heat stroke. Stringer’s temperature reached heat stroke and, therefore, — I mean really hot to the point where my said. “Of course, you’re going to have to con- 108.8 degrees when he collapsed on the field SPORTS contributed to his death. body temperature could climb to dangerous vince a jury that a reasonable person would and died the next day. MEDICINE Much to my surprise, a conditions. But should there be a warning need such a warning and that not providing Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition judge agrees that she has a label on my jacket for just such a thing? Does such a warning was one of the main factors GREGORY that can occur with exercise in the extreme legitimate claim. A U.S. dis- the jacket maker owe me a duty to warn? that caused the injury, or death in this case. temperatures. Body temperature of over 104 SMITH, M.D. trict court judge in Ohio has The trial is set to take place in November Those will be difficult arguments to make in degrees can cause the body’s internal ther- called for a jury trial to deter- and, regardless of the outcome, Stringer’s the Stringer case.” mometer to fail so heat is not disposed of ade- mine whether the Riddell hel- spokesman James Gould believes this is This column is written to discuss issues quately and the body cannot cool down in the met manufacturer is legally responsible in already a landmark decision because it makes regarding sports, medicine and safety. It is not usual way. Stringer’s death. The judge concluded Riddell the connection between the equipment and intended to serve as a replacement for treatment Kelci Stringer, the wife of Korey Stringer, had a duty to warn Stringer his helmet could heat stroke. by your regular doctor. It is only designed to offer filed a $100 million lawsuit against the NFL, make him hotter when wearing it in warm con- “The best way to uphold Stringer’s legacy guidelines on the prevention, recognition and the Vikings and the team doctors, citing ditions and, therefore, could potentially con- is to make sure what happened to Korey does- care of injuries and illness. Specific concerns wrongful death. She has since settled with the tribute to heatstroke. n’t happen to any other football player, from should be discussed with your physician. Mail NFL and the Vikings for an undisclosed Stringer played football for years. You the NFL all the way down to kids in Pop your questions to Gregory Smith, M.D., Sports amount of money. 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FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009 SPORTS News-Leader 13A FISHING COUSINS SPORTS SHORTS Sign up for soccer YMCA tennis camp Amelia Island Youth Soccer online registra- The McArthur Family YMCA is teaming up tion is still open through Aug. 2. Visit with Amelia Island Plantation to hold a tennis www.aiysoccer.com. skills camp this summer. The camp is available for kids ages 8-14. Cost is $85 for members; Elm Street awards banquet $100 for non-members. There will be two ses- sions in August, Aug. 10-14 and Aug. 17-21. Elm Street Little League will hold its award The camp will be held at the Amelia Island banquet at 2 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Martin Luther Plantation tennis facility and will be led by the King Jr. Center. For information, contact AIP tennis pros. For registration information, Wayne Peterson at 753-1663. contact the YMCA at 261-1080 or e-mail tchris- [email protected]. Round robin tennis tourney at AIP To raise additional funds for the Interfaith Soccer referee course offered Dinner Network, which benefits Hope House The following soccer clubs are hosting the clients, Amelia Island Plantation will be spon- Grade 8 (entry level) referee course. Visit soring a round robin tennis tournament Aug. 8. http://fsr-inc.com/ Welcome.aspx to register. The tournament is open to players of all levels, Contact Mike Goodman, director of coaching men and women, for $30 per person, including of Amelia Island Youth Soccer, at lunch. The tournament will be divided into [email protected] with questions. social and competitive players with a grand • First Coast Soccer Club from 9 a.m. to 2 prize of a new Head tennis racquet plus a 20 p.m. Aug. 1, from 1-6 p.m. Aug. 2 (test day) at percent discount for participants at Amelia Kumon Math & Reading Center, 13947 Beach Island Plantation’s tennis pro shop. Blvd., Ste. 109, Jacksonville. Cousins Courts open for warm-up at 9 a.m. and play • Westside Soccer Club from 8:30 a.m. to 3 Chad begins at 9:30 a.m. Lunch with overview of IDN p.m. Aug. 8 and from 1-4:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at Schreck, is at noon. After lunch, courts open to all partic- Venetia Terrace Baptist Church (by Westside above, and ipants at no extra charge for additional play Soccer fields), 5284 118 St., Jacksonville. Vett Call the Pro Shop 277-5145 to register. • Creeks Soccer Club from 10 a.m. to 3 Sanders, Payment may be made upon arrival with all p.m. Aug. 15 and from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 16 left, Caught profits donated directly to the IDN. (test day) at Veterans Park (Creeks Soccer these fish IDN is a non-profit organization as a part of complex), 1332 Veterans Parkway, July 21. the Homeless Coalition of Nassau County, Jacksonville. Schreck which works with the ministerial association to • Jacksonville Soccer Club from 11 a.m. to 4 caught a 24- offer dinners to the homeless and hungry and p.m. Aug. 22 and from 1-6 p.m. Aug. 23 (test pound bar- those in need of temporary help within the night) at Chuck Rogers soccer park behind racuda and community. This pilot project involves 12 First Christian Church of Jacksonville, 11924 Sanders churches on Amelia Island with dinners pre- San Jose Road, Jacksonville. landed a 12- pared and served at the Salvation Army’s Hope pound king House at Ninth and Date streets. The teams mackerel in have served more than 3,000 plates in 2009. Sports association the waters They are expanding the program to include The Nassau County Sports Association off Amelia Yulee and Callahan. meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month Island. at the county building, Yulee. Call 261-1075 or SUBMITTED 277-1609 for information. Umpires recruited PHOTOS Baseball and softball umpires can earn Turtle Trot Sept. 5 extra cash by joining the fastest growing umpires association in Northeast Florida, the An earlier start and some free extras are in River City Umpires Association. Contact Terry store for participants in this year’s Turtle Trot COLLEGE BOUND Padgett at (904) 879-6442 or Aaron Knowles 5K/10K race and 1.5-mile walk on Labor Day at (904) 962-7184. weekend. The annual event will begin at 7:30 River City Umpires is currently recruiting a.m. Sept. 5, a half hour earlier than last year. both men and women who are interested in After the race, runners can freshen up with officiating baseball and softball and live or work a free shower at the Atlantic Recreation Center in Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Putnam, St. and spend the rest of the day on Amelia Island. Johns or Nassau county. For information, visit Runners and walkers can present their race www.rivercityumps.com. bib for free admission to Fort Clinch State Park for the remainder of the day. An awards cere- mony with door prizes will follow the event with Back to School beach run a grand prize of a four-day, three-night stay at The second annual Back to School Beach the Amelia Island Plantation. Fun Run/Walk 5K (3.1 miles) or 2K (one mile) The race will again feature professional will be held Oct. 17 at Peters Point on A1A. scoring from 1st Place Sports in Jacksonville, The event starts at low tide, 4 p.m. Registra- using an electronic chip-timing system. The tion information will be available in August. The 5K, 10K and 1.5-mile non-competitive walk will day includes music, food and awards. Begin start and finish at the Atlantic Avenue training now. Students participate for free. Recreation Center with the last half of the 10K Proceeds benefit Communities in Schools of running through Fort Clinch State Park. Nassau County. Half-mile and one-mile fun runs for children 10 and younger will begin at 9 a.m. In another Baseball, softball lessons change this year, the kids’ runs will be free. The goal is to encourage young people to run Baseball and softball lessons are being and make the entire event more affordable for offered by Coach Shelly Hall for ages five to families, Hill said. Registration is required and SUBMITTED high school. Call 583-0377 for information. youth finishers will receive a ribbon at the end Recent Swain County High School graduate Nick Lancaster signed a scholarship to of their run. play baseball at the collegiate level for Southern Utah University after an astounding YMCA flag football A popular feature is returning this year — four-year career with the Maroon Devils in Bryson City, N.C., that included two con- original T-shirt artwork by Fernandina Beach ference championships and two all-conference recognitions. The hard-working first The McArthur Family YMCA teams up with and third baseman is the son of Todd and Janene Lancaster and the grandson of the Jacksonville Jaguars and NFL Flag artist and sea turtle volunteer Sandra Baker- Hinton. All pre-registered walkers and 5K/10K Don and Gail Lancaster, who reside in Fernandina Beach. Taking part in the signing Football for its fall youth flag football program. were Lancaster’s coaches, who have helped him progress throughout the years, front Register through Aug. 8. Practices begin the runners will receive a T-shirt with shirts avail- able on race day while supplies last. Proceeds row from left, SCHS baseball coach David Peterson, SCHS athletic director Frank week of Aug. 24. The season kicks off Sept. 5 Maennle, Chuck McMahan, Jim Hipp, Todd Lancaster, Kevin Allman and Perry and the last game will be held Oct. 24. All benefit the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch and sea turtle patrols inside Fort Clinch State Park Shuler. A special thanks goes to the Burbank family of Fernandina Beach for the games will be played Saturday mornings. excellent batting cages that contributed to his success. Games and practices will be held at the fields along with the running club’s youth running behind Kmart in Fernandina Beach. programs. The league is open to anyone ages 4-14 as Entry fees through Aug. 28 will be $20 per The News Leader Announces person or $15 for members of Amelia Island of Aug. 1. Cost is $50 for YMCA members and the Publication of $100 for non-members (financial assistance is Runners. After Aug. 28 through race day, the available). All players receive a NFL Flag fee will be $25 for everyone. Entry forms and A Pictorial History Football jersey and an end-of-the-season online registration are available at the club’s award. Call 261-1080 or visit http:// www.first- website, www.AmeliaIslandRunners.com. coastymca.org/mcarthur-branch. Forms are also available at Club 14 Fitness, of Fernandina Beach Red Otter Outfitters and other locations. Visit the AIR website or call 277-3676. YMCA fall volleyball Featuring Your Family The McArthur Family YMCA is introducing a Sailing Club meets Photographs new fall volleyball league. Register through The Amelia Island Sailing Club meets the Aug. 8. Practices start the week of Aug. 24. first Tuesday at the Kraft Athletic Club. Social Beautiful hardbound collectors’ edition will be printing on acid-free paper. The season runs Sept. 10 through Oct. 29. All hour is at 6:30 p.m; meeting is at 7:30 p.m. Call This pictorial history will contain up to 96 pages, over 100 years in words and games and practices will be held in the Commodore Charlie Steinkamp at 261-5213 or pictures, utilizing more than 250 photographs.SAVE BY ADVANCE ORDER. McArthur YMCA gymnasium with games on visit www.ameliaislandsailing.org. Thursday nights. Your cost is only $24.95 plus $1.75 tax per copy. Only those who order in The league is open to anyone ages 8-14 as advance are assured of obtaining a copy. After publication, remaining copies of Aug. 1. Cost is $50 for YMCA members and Challenger Bowling will sell for $34.95 plus $2.45 tax per copy. 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SPECIAL PHOTOS Steve Pickett’s “4/0” kingfish team took home this brand new 15-foot Carolina Skiff, Mercury outboard and a Loadmaster boat trailer when Spencer Lesage reeled in his winning 37.4-pound king mackerel. Pictured, from left, standing, are Steve Pickett, William Lesage, Walker Palmer and Steve Pickett, Jr.; in the boat, from left, are Charlie Palmer, Spencer Lesage, Carter Pickett and Colby Lesage. Not pictured: Jimmy Pickett. Drum at south jetty rocks David Thompson of Atlanta, Ga., fished on Jim Wilson’s “Gray Beard” sport fishing boat and boated this 34-pound king mackerel. The big king hit a live pogy fished on apt. Danny Flynn reports a nice minnows and Spanish sar- the top between St Marys channel markers one and two. Charlie Hooks was also fish- school of red drum holding at the tip dines. ing aboard the “Gray Beard.” of the St. Marys south jetty rocks Surf fishermen will find C during the incoming tide. Flynn has an excellent tide this week- also been leading his charter clients to St. end with a high falling tide Marys jetty tarpon weighing to just over 100 arriving at sunrise. Beach Whether buying or selling, pounds. Both red drum and tarpon are taking fishermen are reporting bon- live pogies fished on the bottom with 30- to 50- nethead sharks running in speak with the realtor who pound class fishing tackle. the surf and measuring up to With a high tide arriving at 5:48 a.m., both three feet in length. Great has made it happen since 1995. tarpon and red bass fishermen will miss a ON THE sport for the young surf fish- morning rising tide. The last few hours of the ermen. Small sharks are tak- $7 million in closed sales falling tide historically produce both tarpon WATER ing fresh shrimp and cut and red drum while anchoring on the river TERRY baits. Whiting weighing to year-to-date 2009. side at the tip of the St. Marys south jetties two pounds are also running and also fishing right on the bottom with live LACOSS in the surf and taking fresh pogies. shrimp fished on a No. 1 View the best listings in the FA is still a good bet this weekend for a kahle hook. variety of pelagic species, including king Backwater fishermen will experience a per- Amelia Island Market.... mackerel, cobia, barracuda, grouper and red fect high falling tide while targeting redfish, snapper. Some of the more successful sport sea trout and those hard fighting jack crevalle www.propertiesofameliaislandflorida.com fishing boats are anchoring over a rock ledge with topwater plugs. Some of the more pro- and fishing on the bottom with live cigar min- ductive topwater plugs include the Chug Bug, nows, mullet or menhaden for grouper and Devil’s Horse, Skitter Walk and the Top Dog red snapper. Live baits are also drifted off from in mullet color patterns. the stern for king mackerel, cobia and the occasional sailfish or dolphin. The News-Leader encourages local anglers to Claudia Watts of Large menhaden schools continue to hold submit photographs of their catches. E-mail pho- just off the beaches at the north end of tos to [email protected], mail them to RE/MAX Professional Group Cumberland Island and just off the beaches of P.O. Box 766, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035, or Amelia Island from Main Beach to Amelia drop them by the office at 511 Ash St. in Fern- 303 Centre Street, Suite 102 Island Plantation. The St. Marys sea buoy is a andina Beach. Call Beth Jones at 261-3696 for Located in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach good bet for jigging up a livewell full of cigar information. On Amelia Island 904-321-1999 OFFICE OR 904-556-4000 CELLULAR/BLACKBERRY Display Advertising deadline for Wednesday is 3 p.m. Friday E-MAIL: [email protected] Classified Advertising deadline is 5:00 p.m. Monday. Website: www.propertiesofameliaislandflorida.com Display Advertising deadline for Friday is 3 p.m. Tuesday Claudia Watts Classified Advertising deadline is 5:00 p.m. Wednesday. Please call 261-3696 to place your advertisement. BEST OF THE BEST Just take a moment and fill out our Reader’s Survey of your favorite places and become eligible for a $250 cash drawing on August 8, 2009. All survey forms must be received at the News-Leader no later than August 7, 2009. All entries must include name, address, and phone number. Mail Entries to: The News-Leader, 511 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. NO PHOTO COPIES, PLEASE. All survey forms must be mailed (only one per envelope), and no entries will be accepted over the counter.

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FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009 B NEWS-LEADER / FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA ‘Learning Community’ opens Saturday Gullah/

JASON YURGARTIS Geechee News-Leader Learn more

ave you ever wanted to start If you’re interested in taking a Nation your own business, make class, want to look at a course cat- money selling collectibles alog or have expertise you wish Hon eBay or plan your own to share by teaching a class, visit celebration special events? Do you want to learn The Learning Community web- how to make homemade sushi, brush site at tlcnf.com or contact Nancy up on your digital photography skills Rossiter at [email protected]. Festival Aug. 21-23 or grow and cultivate plants in your President and own garden? founder of The For the News-Leader It might sound like a transcript of to keep our classes really affordable,” Learning a late night infomercial, but if you she said. “They run from about $50 Community Nancy The official festival of the answered yes to any of these ques- for a single class to a little more Rossiter stands Gullah/Geechee Nation, the tions, you need not order instruction- expensive for the continuing classes next to a sign that Gullah/Geechee Nation al DVDs, stock up on how-to books or that meet over a period of six weeks.” will hang outside International Music & travel to a university, because contin- Classes offered as one-time meet- the company’s Movement Festival, will take uing education will soon be offered ings might later be adapted to more building on the people on a historic three-day by the local community for the local specific areas of interest or extended corner of Eighth journey to the Golden Isles community. for more in-depth learning. Feedback and Gum streets. Aug. 21-23. On Saturday, The Learning from students is the primary way The grand opening This Community, located at the corner of Rossiter will gauge the nature and is Saturday. annual cele- Eighth and Gum streets, will open its scope of class offerings. JASON YURGARTIS/ bration, doors. And it will offer more than 50 “The idea is if we offer a market- NEWS-LEADER which classes in fields ranging from busi- ing class as a one shot deal and includes ness and cooking to art and fitness – there’s interest in a specific aspect of istrations coming basically from our back,” Rossiter said. “But just about events in all aimed at providing educational marketing like direct marketing, we website – they’ve been filling up pret- everyone I contacted, whether I knew Yulee, opportunities for adults that foster can focus on that and offer it the next ty quickly along with some of the them or it was a cold call, was inter- Nassauville personal development, enhance a time the catalog comes out and we writing classes. So we may find that ested. A lot of our instructors don’t and sense of community and encourage can get someone to teach that kind of there just isn’t a huge demand for the even want to get paid —tlcnf.com we American Queen Quet social interaction, according to TLC class,” she said. business classes and we can just pay our instructors – but they’re just Beach, high- founder and president Nancy And if the current offerings aren’t switch focus.” like, ‘Don’t worry about it, we’d love lights authen- Rossiter. a hit, Rossiter said the course catalog But Rossiter said this adaptability to do it, it sounds like a lot of fun.’ tic presentations of With the help of a couple of could also be adjusted as different wouldn’t be possible without the sup- And that helps us out a lot with our Gullah/Geechee culture by investors, Rossiter is trying to keep classes are offered on a quarterly port of the instructors, from whom bootstrapping.” natives of the things cost-effective and pass the sav- basis. she said she has received an over- Even her landlord, Phil Griffin, Gullah/Geechee Nation. ings on to interested members of the “At this point our art classes and whelmingly positive response. has been supportive, allowing them A special ancestral tribute community. our fitness classes are our most popu- “Maybe it’s something about peo- will be held at noon Aug. 21 in “We’re trying to bootstrap our way lar,” she said. “We’ve had a lot of reg- ple that are successful want to give TLC Continued on 2B Savannah, Ga., at the African American statue on River Street and continue on the water as the attendees process over to Hutchinson Enjoy night ‘HEAVENLY Island, which is part of the unique Gullah/Geechee COMEDY’ story. A Gullah/Geechee of jazz at Tour of Savannah will follow. “Forever Plaid,” an Off- On Aug. 22 in Brunswick, Broadway ’50’s musical, runs Ga., celebrate Gullah/Gee- the Palace through Aug. 30 at the chee Reunion Day in celebra- Alhambra Dinner Theatre, tion of “Queen Quet Day” For the News-Leader 12000 Beach Blvd., beginning at 9 a.m. with a his- Jacksonville. You may remem- toric Gullah/Geechee Tour of A swinging jazz concert ber such ’50’s singing groups Brunswick, Jekyll and St. will preview the 2009 Les as The High Lows, The Crew Simons islands. An ancestral DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Cuts and The Four Freshmen. tribute will be held at the site Festival on Aug. 20 from 7-9 You probably won’t remember of the Wanderer Memorial. p.m. at the Palace Saloon in The Four Plaids. As the story The Wanderer was the last Fernandina Beach. goes, they were run over by a enslavement vessel docu- The event, which will ben- busload of schoolgirls enroute mented as coming into the efit the educational programs to hear The Beatles on the Ed Georgia area of what is now and concerts of the festival, Sullivan Show. Now, back the Gullah/Geechee Nation. will feature The Dynamic Les from heaven, The Plaids have Gullah/Geechee culture DeMerle Jazz All Stars, with returned to perform the show came about due to the hard- vocalist Bonnie Eisele, along they never got to do. For ships of one of the greatest with a special guest, multi- reservations and information crimes against humanity – instrumentalist Dr. Bill call (904) 641-1212. chattel enslavement. Yet, Prince. PHOTO COURTESY OF from hardship came a rich A former player with, TIARA PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO African traditional culture that among others, Buddy Rich continues to exist in spite of and Clark Terry, Prince is the odds against it. professor emeritus of music The true existence of the at the University of North culture will be represented Florida. Film festival accepting submissions for winter event through the various artistic, The Palace show has musical and historic presenta- become a fun-filled festival For the News-Leader Feature (longer than 40 min- Comedy, Drama, Educational, the application form. tions that will take place at tradition that showcases utes), Short (1 minute and Horror, Musical, Romantic Sponsors also are a crucial Howard Coffin Park in some of the musicians sched- Amelia Island Film Festival shorter than 40 minutes), Comedy, Satire Social Issue financial backbone for the fes- Brunswick, Ga., beginning at uled to play, along with the will hold its second annual Animation, Documentary, and Sci-Fi. Do you have an tival. Visit www.ameliaisland- noon on Saturday. various styles of jazz to be “Festival for Filmmakers” Feb. Narrative Fiction, Other Than Amelia Island home video? filmfestival.org to learn more, The event will end at 6 performed, at this year’s 25-28 in Fernandina Beach. English, Northeast Florida & Organizers would love to see or contact Tony McAdoo or p.m. to allow the attendees to The AIFF is now accepting Southeast Georgia Special it. Visit www.ameliaisland- Che Cantrell at (904) 335-1110 JAZZ Continued on 2B films in the categories of Interest, Action, Adventure, filmfestival.org to download or 753-0987. GULLAH Continued on 2B OFF&ONTHE ISLAND

BENEFIT SHOW unwanted books, CDs, DVDs, artwork or other Sept. 30. items at the shelter located at 671 Airport Road. An opening reception The first benefit show on Amelia Island for the All donations are tax deductible. will be held Aug. 8 from Harvest of Hope Foundation will be held at Café Contact Gail 206-4092 or Sandra 321-2319 with 5-8 p.m. at the gallery, 18 Karibo, 27 North 3rd St., Aug. 1 from 6:30-9:30 questions. N. Second St., p.m. Fernandina Beach. For Cafe Karibo has agreed to donate half the prof- LEMONADE STAND information call 261-7020. its from its pub beer and homemade sangria to the Harvest of Hope Visit Petco in Yulee Aug. 1 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for SHAKESPEARE AT ACT Foundation. Established in the kickoff of Cats 1997, the foundation provides Angels’ “Alter Tickets are on sale at Amelia Community emergency and educational Nassauville” program Theatre for a touring production of the energetic financial aid to migrant farm- and PETCO’s comedy, “The Complete workers across the country. “Operation Alteration” Works of William Performing will be the spay and neuter proj- Shakespeare, Abridged.” Mike Bernos Trio of ect. Performances are at 8 p.m. Jacksonville. The three-member band will play Teens from Disney Aug. 7 and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. acoustic selections from their upcoming album Friends for Change, a Aug. 8 at the theater, 209 “With These Hands,” which features two songs group dedicated to helping the environment, will Cedar St. Adult tickets are about migrant farmworkers. sell lemonade to help raise funds for the pro- $15; student tickets are $10. grams. The show is a mix of PAW PRINTS SALE Cats Angels will have cats and kittens, and even “pratfalls, puns, clunky a few dogs, available for adoption, and will sell female impersonations, clean-cut ribaldry and Nassau Humane tickets for its Super Raffle. broad burlesque. The gung-ho vitality is impossi- Society will hold its annu- The drawing is Aug. 15. ble to resist,” says the New York Times. al Paw Prints Book and Call 261-6749 for tickets and information, or Plant Sale on Friday, Aug. ‘NOUVEAU ART’ come by the box office between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on 7 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the The Island Art Association’s next Nouveau Fernandina Beach airport. Please drop off your Art show, “Vibrant Colors,” will run from Aug. 3- Submit items to Siân Perry, [email protected]

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chants, restaurants and indi- at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 27. For MUSIC NOTES viduals, including jewelry, art- more information, contact the OUT AND ABOUT work, a 3-night stay for two at museum at 261-7378. • • • Whitby Quinn Centre” concert and street Amelia Island Plantation, a one-night stay at Elizabeth A Labor Day get-together Robert Sanders and dance, hosted by the Historic Pointe Lodge, salon services, for 1970-75 FBHS students SPECIAL EVENTS • • • Michael J. Howerton will per- Fernandina Business golf packages and more. from Yulee will be held Sept. Tickets are on sale for form as Whitby Quinn on Association, is from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $1 each, $5 for 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Chem Aug. 7 with music by Face Kinderstudios will hold “Seven Days of Fine Aug. 1 from 7-10 p.m. at seven, $10 for 15 or $30 for Cell. Cost is $20 per person. For Radio. registration from 3:30-6:30 Dining,” a drawing to win Indigo Alley, located at 316 50 and available at the Thrift A meal will be served at noon. Bring your lawn chairs p.m. today for ages 2 to adult seven dinner-for-two gift Centre St. Store and Adoption Center, Reservations and payment and dancing shoes. Snacks in musical theater, classical certificates to local restau- As Whitby Quinn, the 709 S. Eighth St., and by mail must be made by Sept. 1 at and beverages will be avail- ballet, hip hop, drama, rants. A tax-deductible dona- Fernandina Beach songwrit- to Cats Angels, P.O. Box First Coast Community Bank able and there will be draw- ballet/tap/jazz combination tion of $50 enters you in the ers, Sanders (lead 16072, Fernandina Beach, FL in Yulee or mailed to FCCB – ings for prizes. classes and tumbling. Call drawing, with proceeds bene- vocal/acoustic guitar) and 32035. Include your name, Attn: Susan Murray, P.O. Box 415-0954 or visit www.kinder- fiting the TLC Pregnancy Howerton (vocals/acoustic Gene Knaga phone number, number of 1739, Fernandina Beach, FL studios.com. Center, 410 S. Ninth St., dedi- and electric guitar) combine tickets and check. Call 321- 32035. Make checks payable • • • cated to empowering women their performance and song- Gene Knaga plays from 2267. The drawing will be to Yulee/FBHS Classes of 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays at A radio controlled model and men to make informed writing talents in an acoustic held Aug. 15. You need not 1970-1975. the Kofe Hous, 822 Sadler boat fun sail and exhibition decisions about pregnancy eclectic sound that is remi- be present to win. E-mail Starr Davis at Road, with acoustic rendi- will be held Aug. 1 from 10 and sexual integrity. Call the niscent of America, Eagles • • • yulee_fbhs.gettogether@yaho tions of today’s (and yester- a.m. to noon at Amelia center at 321-2008 to make a and James Taylor. The next WIN WIN meet- o.com or call Kathy Gillis day’s) popular contemporary Island Plantation. All model donation and enter the draw- Whitby Quinn’s show ing is Aug 17 at 6:30 p.m., Spivey at 225-9560 with any Christian songs. Call 277- boats are welcome, working ing, which will be held Aug. 7. comprises mainly original hosted by Karen Lee of questions. This is an alcohol- 7663. or not, finished or not, except Only 100 tickets will be sold. music with blend of familiar Heron’s Swim & Sport and free event. gas powered. Spectators, • • • cover tunes. The duo’s CD Instant Groove Judy Richardson of Divine All 1970-75 FBHS stu- including supervised children, The Baptist Medical “She’s Gone” will be avail- Finds, 4924 First Coast Hwy., dents and faculty/staff are The Instant Groove plays especially welcome. Center Nassau Auxiliary will able at a special show price. Amelia Island. invited. No invitations are from 8 p.m. to midnight each Call Hal Mather at 261- host a Fuzzy Bean Candle Women in Nassau helping being mailed. Surf lineup Thursday at The Ritz- 6420 for details and to and Health Fair from 7 a.m.- Women in Need is a women’s Carlton, Amelia Island. arrange for a pass at the 4 p.m. Aug. 14 in the confer- The Surf Restaurant and networking group established FILM/THEATER security gate. ence room of the hospital, Bar, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., ‘Evolution’ to benefit women dealing with • • • featuring unique candles and Reggie Lee 6-10 p.m. tonight cancer, through Gerri’s Amelia Community Evolution, with acoustic Ballroom dance lessons interesting health products. All and 1-5 p.m. Aug. 1; Gary Corner. Theatre presents “Six Dance rock and ballads, plays every with Felix Solis start Aug. 4 visitors will be treated to a free Keniston 6-10 p.m. Aug. 1 Bring a $35 check payable Lessons in Six Weeks,” Friday and Saturday from 6- at 7:30 p.m. at Club 14 mini-massage. and noon-4 p.m. Aug. 2; to WIN WIN, which includes directed by Toni D’Amico and 9 p.m. at Sandy Bottoms, Fitness on 14th Street and • • • Reggie Lee 5-9 p.m. Aug. 2; dinner and a beverage. Get a starring Carey Dresser and 2910 Atlantic Ave., Fernan- meet each Tuesday in August. Celebrate the 40th Andy Haney 5-9 p.m. Aug. 3; $5 discount if you bring a door Arlene Filkoff. dina Beach. Call 310-6904. Cost is $60 per couple/$30 Anniversary of Woodstock Stevie “Fingers” 5-9 p.m. prize to be raffled at the Lilly Harrison, retired and individuals for members and with Woofstock at the Aug. 4; and DJ Roc 5 p.m. till DJ fun Fashion Show on Sept. 20. living in a condo in Florida, $100 and $50 respectively for Nassau Humane Society late Aug. 5. Call 261-5711. Donations are tax deductible. hires Michael, a cynical dance Enjoy Karaoke at the 11th non-members. Contact Dog Park on Aug. 15 from To RSVP contact Connie at instructor, to give her lessons Emery in concert Frame Lounge in Yulee Kristen M. DeRoo at 206- 5-10 p.m. Enjoy mellow music 759-0745 or e-mail in the privacy of her own Bowling Center Saturdays 9 4414 to reserve your spot. by Hupp and Ray. Admission Post-hardcore band, [email protected]. home. If these two people • • • is $15 for adults and $10 for Emery, will perform at the p.m.-close and at the Palace Visit winwinnassau.com. can’t settle their many differ- Saloon Sundays 10 p.m.-1 “The Second Chances,” kids and includes catfish and Murray Hill Theatre in • • • ences, the first dance may be a.m. with DJ Lamar & DJ a documentary television- hotdogs, coleslaw, fries and Jacksonville on Aug. 4. Their Rescuing Animals in the last. Rock Candy. Ladies Night like magazine show about dessert. Beer and wine will be newest album, “In Shallow Nassau, or RAIN, will hold its Remaining performances Out (Party with Rock Candy) those challenged by adversity, available for purchase. Best- Seas We Sail,” released annual spaghetti dinner are at 8 p.m. tonight and is at the 11th Frame Lounge will be screened at 6:45 p.m. dressed wins a prize. Bring June 2, debuted at number fundraiser from 4-8 p.m. Aug. 1. Admission is $16 in the Yulee Bowling Center Aug. 4 at Long Point your lawn chairs – but not 50 on Billboard’s Top 200 Aug. 22 at the Atlantic adults and $10 students. on Tuesdays 8 p.m.-close. Clubhouse, 2 Long Point your dogs – and be ready to chart. For more information Avenue Recreation Center in Amelia Community Theatre is For information, contact Drive, Amelia Island party! visit www.emerymusic.com. Fernandina Beach. located at 209 Cedar St. Call: DJ Lamar at (904) 349-1405, Plantation. Tickets are available at the Tickets are $10 and 261-6749. Sounds on Centre [email protected] or Refreshments and hors Nassau Humane Society Dog include spaghetti with sauce • • • myspace.com/djlamarspace. d’oeuvres will be served Park (across from the The next “Sounds on of choice, salad, bread, drink The world premiere of beginning at 6 p.m. Fernandina Beach airport) and dessert. There will also the feature film The short program fea- and Redbones Dog Bakery on be a silent auction and enter- “Chiaroscuro, Baby” will be tures Fernandina Beach resi- South Eighth Street in the visit the Thrift Store and • • • tainment. held at the Florida Theatre dent KCJ Szwedzinski, a for- Pelican Palms Plaza. Adoption Center at 709 S. The Intergalactic Bead & Tickets go on sale starting Nov. 4, black tie required. mer drug addict who with her • • • Eighth St. Jewelry Show will be held Aug. 1 at Fernandina Beach Tickets go on sale Aug. 7 at mother BJ created Project Cats Angels, Inc. SPCA The International Society from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 15- Animal Clinic, Lofton Creek the Florida Theatre box office Chance, which specializes in will hold its annual Walk and for Animal Rights, or ISAR, 16 at the Morocco Shrine Animal Clinic, Nassau as well as Ticketmaster. raising and training service Candlelight Vigil commemo- sponsored the first National Auditorium, 3800 Saint Veterinary Clinic, Bark Avenue Christopher Bolla, Chris- dogs for children with autism. rating International Homeless Animals Day in Johns Bluff Road S., Jackson- Pet Boutique and Bucky’s tianna L. White and Milan For information, call 261-6161 Homeless Animals Day on 1992 by launching a crusade ville. For information and a Best Friends Card and Gift. Alley star in the film, produced or visit thesecondchances. Aug. 15 at Central Park on to enlighten society, elected discount admission coupon For information call RAIN at entirely in Jacksonville. The com. Atlantic Avenue in Fernandina officials and the media visit www.beadshows.com. (904) 879-5861 or e-mail rain- story follows an aspiring • • • Beach. about the urgent need to spay Admission is $5 Saturday, $4 [email protected]. painter who compromises his The Association for The two-mile walk starts at and neuter companion ani- Sunday and children 12 and • • • ambition for his seductive girl- Retarded Citizens will hold 6:30 p.m. and is followed by a mals in an effort to halt the under, free. Ever wonder what friend, only to be torn when an open house at 6 p.m. on candlelight vigil. Contact Cats killing of millions of unwanted • • • Facebook, Twitter and blog- his new muse reignites his Aug. 6 at ARC/Nassau, Angels at 321-2267, e-mail dogs and cats each year in Tickets are on sale for ging are? The Amelia Island passion. 86051 Hamilton St. in Yulee. [email protected] or the nation’s shelters. It has Cats Angels annual Super Museum of History, 233 S. See the trailer at since grown into an interna- Raffle to support its Third St., is offering “Facing www.youtube.com/killacozzy. tional event. For more infor- spay/neuter/education pro- Facebook,” an introductory Visit http://www.chiaroscurob- mation, visit grams. More than 50 prizes seminar on using today’s aby.com for information about www.isaronline.org. are donated by area mer- online social networking tools, the premiere.

Oct. 2-11. Additional players 46368 State Road 2000, Suite All proceeds benefit the JAZZ Continued from 1B and a full schedule of shows 1,Yulee, 225-8840, online at Amelia Island Jazz Festival, a event. and programs will be announ- www.ameliaislandjazzfesti- not-for-profit 501(c)3 corpora- Saxophonist David San- ced at the Palace concert. val.com, or at the door if not tion, and its newly established born will headline the 2009 Advance tickets to “Jazz At sold out. From 6-7 p.m. before jazz scholarship program. festival, which will run from The Palace” can be purchased the show, Amelia Island For information, call (904) for $25 at the UPS Store in Carriages will offer compli- 504-4772, visit www.ameliais- the Island Walk Shopping mentary rides around the landjazzfestival.com or e-mail Center, 1417 Sadler Road, downtown area to all ticket info@ameliaislandjazzfesti- SOLUTION 07.29 277-0820, at the UPS Store holders. val.com.

Four-Way Scramble A C I D E B B E D A P S E Nassauville and Amelia Island tions behind the crafts before L O N E Q U A K E I T E M GULLAH Continued from 1B P A T P A U L S E N R A V E to conclude with a tribute to purchasing the items. support evening activities MaVynee “The Beach Lady” Books, CDs, and S T O P P A G E Y A M M E R in the area. Betsch at historic American Gullah/Geechee cuisine are I T E B E E R Y On Aug. 23 at 11 a.m. the Beach. also a part of the “Living I R A I S E S E R E N E participants will depart The celebration will con- Marketplace” that will be in D E P T H S P R A T T O P Georgia together in a historic clude with a traditional wor- Brunswick and American L A T S C L A I M M I T E procession into Florida. Many ship service at Little Mt. Beach. VIDEO GAME by-product 15. Ensnare E R R P E A C E S A N T A Gullah/Geechees on the Olive, drumming, ancestral Founders of the event, CLASSICS 48. Bone cavity 20. Move smoothly E V O L V E S P I G O T southern coast of Georgia tributes and tributes through Queen Quet, Chieftess ACROSS 50. Less than aver- 22. Unagi S E M I S S E A used to cross into Florida for the spirituals. “The Beach of the Gullah/Geechee 1. *Invaders’ home age tide 24. Simultaneous A Z A L E A E U P H O R I A trade, worship and to connect Lady” is one of the sacred Nation and Kwame Sha of All 6. Right-angle 52. Tropical occurrences T I R E T A P D A N C I N G with family. This will be the ancestors of the Gullah/ Mobile Productions (AMP) building exten- American cuck- 25. *Famous I N K S I D E A L H O R A largest family reconnection as Geechee Nation and was one invite you to come out and sion oo princess in N E S T T E E N S S T I R the group proceeds to Yulee, of the first to be placed in the share the culture of your com- 9. Absent in the 53. Across from need of rescu- 07/26/2009 Gullah/Geechee Nation Hall munity or reconnect with army win column ing of Fame. Additional Hall of your culture if you are 13. Revealed to 55. Author Fleming 26. Decorate SUDOKU Fame inductees will be Gullah/Geechee. the prophet 57. Eat a ______27. Lace stitch Sudoku Puzzle #1520-M announced on Saturday at the For more details including Muhammad Joe 29. Sunrise point events in Brunswick, Ga. group discounts call (843) 14. Hula dancer’s 60. *Game venue 31. A Supreme The craft artisans are also 838-1171 or e-mail M

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ANNOUNCEMENTS 201 Help Wanted 201 Help Wanted 207 Business 601 Garage Sales 601 Garage Sales APARTMENT SERVICE TECHNICIAN NEWSPAPER DELIVERY - Great part- Opportunities SAT. 8/1 - 96007 Hidden Marsh Ln., OTTER RUN HOMEOWNERS - We have an exciting career time opportunity. Three days a week, in Fiddlers Walk Subd. off Barnwell Rd. COMMUNITY YARD SALE 102 Lost & Found opportunity for a Service Technician at early morning. Good driving record and ALL CASH VENDING - Do you earn Household items, clothes, VHS tapes Sat. 8/1, 8am-1pm. Nassau Club in Fernandina Beach. car insurance required. Apply in $800/day? 25 local machines & candy (.50) most items $1.00. 8am until LOST “TOM-TOM” - Big gray tabby The ideal team member will have prior person Mon-Fri between 8:30am-5pm $9,995. (888)629-9968 BO2000033. noon. YARD SALE - 1605 Highland St. Fri. cat, white toes, neutered, no collar. general maintenance and repair at 511 Ash St., Fernandina Beach. Call us: We will not be undersold! ANF 7/31 & Sat. 8/1. Furniture, Lost on Barnwell Rd. in early June. experience. Apply online today at Interviews will be scheduled. MOVING SALE - Everything must go. housewares, toys, men’s & children’s (904)674-4163 or 261-6074. www.concordrents.com. Excellent Lots of furniture, home decor, & kid’s clothes, electronics, books, much Benefits! Office Assistant/Customer Service items. 18 N. 18th St. Sat. 8/1, 8am-? more. FOUND 4G MEMORY CARD - - Part-time 25-30 hrs/week assisting EDUCATION w/photos taken March-May 2009. customer, processing jobs. Detail YARD SALE - 95350 Karen Walk. Fri. YARD SALE - Sat. 8/1, 8am-? Girls 9 Contains movie of Okefenokee Swamp Earn $1000-$3200 a Month oriented, multi-taked. Call Emily (904) 7/31, Sat. 8/1, & Sun. 8/2, all day. yrs & under toys & clothes, boys 6 yrs Park - lots of children/family photos. to drive new cars with ads. 261-0740, Amelia Island Graphics. 301 Schools & & under toys & clothes. Home (912) 294-4778 www.YouDriveJobs.com Instruction MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE - Sat. furnishings, yard stuff, etc. NOW HIRING & Sun., 8am-4pm. 76237 Long Pond 4160/96190 Rivermarsh Bend, off of LOST DOG - Male, part Collie/ LAWN MAINTENANCE TECH NEED- Companies desperately need employ- Loop (off William Burgess Rd. in Yulee - Barnwell Rd. in Riverside subdivision. Shepherd. Name is “Shema”. Please AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for ED - Experience preferred. Driver’s ees to assemble products at home. No high paying Aviation Maintenance follow signs). Baby items, laptop, TV’s, call (904)556-1291. GARAGE SALE - Sat. 8/1, 8am-1pm. license required. Drug free workplace. selling, any hours. $500 wkly potential. Career. FAA approved program. clothes, & more. 97340 Castle Ridge Dr. in Arnold Ridge (904)261-0728 or 583-1946 Info 1-985-646-1700 DEPT. FL-1380. Financial aid if qualified - Housing If You Have Lost Your Pet - please HUGE SALE - Sat. 8/1, 8am-? 87509 Subdivision off Chester Rd. Tools, lawn available. Call Aviation Institute of check the Nassau Humane Society Creekside Dr., Yulee (off Roses Bluff). mower, clothes, household items. Maintenance (888) 349-5387. ANF facility located at 671 Airport Rd. next A JANET LYNNE SALON & SPA - is LAMB CHRISTIAN DAY CARE - now Furniture, fridge, youth baseball equip., to the airport (904)321-1647 & the accepting applications for a stylist/ hiring (2) part-time positions. Apply in ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE - from PS2, (2)DS lite, gamecube & games for GARAGE SALE - Toys, furniture, lots Nassau County Animal Shelter, 86078 colorist for a booth rental position. person at 601 Centre St. home. Medical, business, paralegal, all, boys clothes sz 12-16, and too more. 1636 Ocean Forest Dr. (Ocean License Rd. in Yulee next to the drivers Discover the difference in our relaxing, computers, criminal justice. Job place- much more to mention! Forest Subdivision). Sat. 8/1, 8am-? license building (904)491-7440. non-competitive environment. Call $140,000 ment assistance. Computer available. Janet at 556-1687 for a confidential $89,000 Financial aid if qualified. Call (866)858- EGANS BLUFF - Sat & Sun, 7am-3pm. GARAGE SALE - Sat. 8/1 & Sun. 8/2, LOST BASSETT HOUND PUPPY - interview. Serious inquiries only. That is the ‘08 income of the top 2121, www.CenturaOnline.com. ANF MULTI-FAMILY. South side of Simmons, 8am-3pm. 95024 Greenberry Rd. Male, 4 mos. old, black & tan, lost 23% and top 55% of our agents 1921 Lakeside Dr. North. See list on SR107, right on Hendricks, right on vicinity of Edwards Rd., Yulee. Call Earn $$$ Helping MDs! Process respectively at Reserve National Ins. Craigslist - search 'Fernandina' Greenberry. Back to school sale. 225-8586 or 225-5516. medical claims from home. Call the Co. 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AMELIA ISLAND YACHT BASIN TAX MATTERS - and then-some. 251 Creekside Drive 503 Pets/Supplies KID GOING TO COLLEGE? - Yard sale Thomas Avery Blair (Tom "the Weekends & Holidays Mandatory 204 Work Wanted with bedding, lamps, flatware, lots of 602 Articles for Sale TAXMAN") = federally-licensed Enrolled Store Clerk & Dock Hand/Mechanic SIAMESE/PERSIAN MIX KITTENS - clothes including summer dresses, & Agent providing services in tax Part-Time Position PART-TIME EXPERIENCED HOUSE- Free to good home. (904)225-9940 much more. Sat. 8/1, 8:30am. 96074 GOLF CART - 2007 Precedent 48 volt. preparation/ taxpayer representation. Ships Store Clerk: answer KEEPER - Energetic, detail-oriented, CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES - 9 weeks old. Ridgewood Cir. (Lofton Point subdiv., Like new. (904)631-5822 29 years experience in taxation telephones, book reservations, store team player. Must be flexible on hours, $100/each. Mother & father on site. across from North Hampton). matters. 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Find The News-Leader on the World Wide Web 808 Off Island/Yulee 817 Other Areas 852 Mobile Homes www.fbnewsleader.com BLACKROCK AREA - Completely NC Mountains Closeout Sale - Cabin On Island/In Park - Long term. 1,2& Read the news, e-mail the staff, check the remodeled roof to floors. 4BR/2BA shell, 2+ acres with great view, very 3BR starting $150/wk. $600/mo.+dep. classifieds, or subscribe to house semi-secluded 1 acre. FP, new private, big trees, waterfalls & large Utils avail. Off Island - 2/2 MH, $175/ Florida’s Oldest Weekly Newspaper! A/C, cabinets, appliances, tile, lg public lake nearby. $99,500. Bank wk. or $695/mo + dep. 261-5034. pool/deck. $180,000. 583-0095 financing. (866)275-0442. ANF 2BR/1BA SW - in Nassauville. Remodeled. Rent $550/mo + $550 REAL ESTATE dep. Service animals only. (904)583- 809 Lots RENTALS 2009. Mariann 3BR/2BA DWMH - Lina Rd., MAKE AN OFFER! Fernandina. 1 acre, fenced backyard. Was $97,000. Now make an offer on a $800/ mo. (904)557-1253 building lot in Old Town and buy it at 851 Roommate Wanted Dahl your price. Must be sold. Owner NICE 2BR/2BA SINGLEWIDE [email protected] • www.uniqueameliaisland.com financing. Call 753-3219 for details. ROOM FOR RENT - at beach for MOBILE HOME - in Yulee. CH&A, stable, mature person. $500/mo. + carport. $750/mo. + deposit & 3955 Amelia Island Pkwy • Amelia Island, FL LOWEST PRICED FULL SIZE LOT - in $500 dep. Utilities included. (904)310- references. (904)335-7276 (904) 261-3900 • (800) 940-3955 Amelia Island Plantation. Cul-de-sac. 6392 On marshside. Approved house plans STATIONERY RV FOR RENT - Weekly available. $199,900. Claudia, RE/MAX & monthly rates. (904)225-5577 AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION Professional Group. (904)556-4000 852 Mobile Homes FOR RENT - (3) 2BR trailers in mobile 1 ACRE DRY LOT with SWMH (of little 2BR/2BA MOBILE HOME - on 1/2 home park. $500/mo. + $250 deposit. value) - Raintree Lane, F.B. $78,000. acre lot in Yulee. $700/mo. + $700 Call Debi (904)759-3897. Call (904)321-1159. dep. Available now. Call (904) 491- 4383 or 237-7324. 814 West Nassau County SMALL MOBILE HOME - 2BR remod- eled on 1 acre lot. Hardwood floors, on FSBO - 55030 Deer Run Rd. 1.02 ac., pond, great fishing. $625. And one for SAWGRASS 3BR/2.5BA, fireplace, nice neighbor- $650. Call (904)491-8768 or (904) hood, Callahan. $333,000. (904)631- 321-7062. CONDO BEST VIEW IN SYPGLASS! SPECTACULAR SUNSETS 5822 after 5pm. 3BR/2BA SINGLEWIDE - on one FOR SALE OR TRADE 6546 Spyglass • Offered at $1,595,000 3418 Fiddler’s Bend • Offered at $475,000 acre. $750/mo + $750 dep. 3/2 Oceanfront 3 bedroom/3 bath and over 2,400 square feet, Decorator quality on Amelia Island Plantation. Furniture Doublewide - on one acre $850 + included. 3 bedroom / 3 bath. Many upgrades and in excellent $800 deposit. (904)753-2156 garage, large balcony. Fully remodeled. 817 Other Areas 2 Br, 2 Ba Condo with condition. LAKEFRONT - Grand opening sale! 3BR/2BA MOBILE HOME - on quiet 8/15/09 only. 10 acre dockable lake- private property, Roses Bluff area. view of #2 West Nine front only $49,900. Wooded park-like Great location. Call for details. $750/ setting on one of Alabama’s top recre- mo. + dep. 261-0728 or 583-1946 Golf Course, Sawgrass ational lakes. All amenities complete. YULEE 2BR SINGLEWIDES - Boat to Gulf of Mexico! Exc. financing. Country Club. 2 car Teakwood Mobile Home Park. $500- (866)952-5302 ext. 1514. ANF $550. Call Marie (904)225-5378. garage. Absolute Auction - 214+/- acre farm, 2 to 3BR - Nice new decor. $600- house. Pike County near Troy, AL. $675/mo. Includes water, lawn. Offered in parcels, combinations &/or Possible RTO. (904)315-1757 or 613- Owner interested in entirely. 8/13, 1pm. www.gtauctions. 8401 FINE EXECUTIVE DEEP WATER ON AIP com (800)996-2877. Granger, Thagard either sale or trade for & Assoc., Inc. Jack F. Granger #873. 3BR/2BA - on 25 acres on Little St. LIVING ON THE MARSH 50 Marsh Creek • Offered at $1,550,000 • Virtual Tour ANF Marys River. Great hunting/fishing. Tidal water. Near White Oaks Planta- comparable property 98 Sea Marsh • Offered at $2,495,000 • Virtual Tour A rare opportunity on Amelia Island Plantation. Private home Lakefront Steal - 1.2 acres $49,892. tion in Yulee. Fully furnished, all new Serene marshfront & Intracoastal views in this executive home on marsh with a dock. Featured in the Home Garden Tour. (In lieu of foreclosure on builder.) appliances, new paint. $900/mo. + on Amelia Island. Large deck runs length of home. High ceilings and light oak Gently sloping lakefront estate on boasting 5,177 square feet of living space. Luxury features dep. ALSO - 3BR/2BA fixer upper on 4 abound. Gourmet kitchen, large master suite, spa-like master floors to let in the view! private bass lake. Gorgeous unspoiled acres, w/fireplace. Great hunting/fish- setting. No crowds, no noise. Abutting ing. $700/mo. + dep. (904)845-3885 bath and surround sound stereo system. lakefronts sold for $69,900 & $64,900 CALL - not 1/2 as nice as this one! Exc. 3BR/2BA DWMH - Private lot on *OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE* financing. (888)792-5253 ext. 2341. Blackrock Rd. Washer/dryer, dishwash- (904) 759-9000 ANF er. $825/mo. + dep. (904)206-3423

1925 S. 14TH St., Suite 4 REALTOR OPEN HOUSE Amelia Island, FL Sales (904)277-9700 Property Management Thad Smith Angel VanZant (904)277-0907 ® PUBLIC INVITED Broker Realtor PROPERTIES FOR SALE

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SOUTHERN GLEN WAY NORTH 14TH STREET 3/2 MOBILE HOME on over 3 BR / 2 BA IN SPANISH OAKS. Nice HILLIARD 3/2 great home with 4BR/1.5BA block home on an acre. Corner lot and fenced. neighborhood. 2,174 sq. ft. Beautifully vaulted ceilings, eat-in kitchen and maintained home. Mature shade trees. island, needs TLC. $137,500 Great setting. $89,900 MLS Florida room (31 x 12) $257,900 2 car garage. Motivate seller. MLS# 47266 #48333 MLS #49718 NORTH HAMPTON $105,900 MLS #49226 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RENTALS 85121 Bostick Wood Dr - 4BR/3BA - 2145 asf. - $308,000 ON ISLAND OFF ISLAND, Cont. • 536-A N. Fletcher, 2BR/2BA, • 86356 Calloway Dr. 3BR/1BA 86181 Eastport Dr - 4BR/3BA - 2271 asf. - $340,000 2 blocks from beach. $1,050/mo. block home $775/month Reduced OFF ISLAND COMMERCIAL • 85399 Brooke St., 3BR/2BA mobile 861384 Hampton Club Way W - 3BR/2.5BA - 2521 asf. $329,000 home. Now Available $800/mo • 75161 Edwards Rd 3BR/2BA on ON ISLAND custom built water, boat slip 3-car garage, large 3BR+Office/2.5BA, 2,250 sq. ft. on .62 ac. lot. Upgrades galore. 85259 Nageaque Dr - 4BR/4BA - 4527 asf. $709,900 deck, gated $1200/month $349,900 MLS #48981 • Corner of 8th & Beech, office space available. 1,200 sq. ft. P Visit us at www.galphinre.com FFERNANDINAERNANDINA BBEACHEACH RREALTYEALTY,I,INCNC. (904) 277-6597 Business 2057 S. Fletcher Avenue 474262 SR 200 (A1A) 542188 US Hwy 1 (800) 699-6597 Toll Free (South of Sadler Roundabout) (Across from Lowe’s) (US1 & Lem Turner) (904) 277-4081 Fax Amelia Island Yulee Callahan 904-261-4011 / 800-741-4011 904-261-5011 / 877-261-5011 904-879-3011 / 866-488-3011 Over 24 Years As Amelia Island’s #1 Property Management Company 1880 S. 14th St., Suite 103 • Amelia Island, FL 32034 Visit us at: www.ameliaislandhomes.com and amelia-era.com Rentals Rentals Rentals Rentals SINGLE FAMILY HOMES - ON ISLAND CONDO/TOWNHOME/APARTMENTS G G NG NG N IN • 2403 Los Robles- 3BR/2.5BA Bring your golf clubs and walk the I I TI T ST ST S IS LI LI LI L golf course. Single family traditional home with 2 car garage. Living • 2633 Forest Ridge - 2BR/1.5BA Community features include W W W EW room and dining room at front of house. Fireplace in family room E E NE N N N which exits to large screened porch. Master bedroom has entry to swiming pool, tennis court, and park. $850 screened porch for early morning coffee and bird watching in a natu- • 988 Chad Street - 3BR/2BA conveniently located close to schools ral setting. Conveniently located to shopping, schools and dining just and shopping. $1050 off Amelia Island Parkway. $1195. • 3165 Unit 12 South Fletcher - 3BR/2.5 Condo with community pool at rear of condo. $1100 DEAL OF THE DAY! NATURES GATE AMELIA SOUTH FLORIDA AVENUE • 95069 Reserve Court - 4BR/2BA Beautiful home with covered patio Fenced 1/2 acre lot in Yulee Custom 3/3 concrete block Furnished 2/2 “end unit” Perfect starter or retirement and well maintained lawn. Home has separate dining and fireplace in • 4750 Westwind Court (Colony)- 2BR/2BA with fireplace. Great living room. $1595 w/AS-IS DWMH. New roof & home built in 2003 has w/Southern exposure. home in Yulee. Remodeled south end location. Large 2 car garage. This unit is in excellent condi- new siding in 2007. Home inground pool, double lot. Oceanfront pool and great kitchen & bath, tile & laminate, • 4701 Rigging Drive (Golf Side South) - 3BR/2BA Located in pres- tion. Community Pool and tennis courts. Minutes from the ocean, golf and shopping. Just 30 minutes from Jacksonville taking a leisurely needs work but has great Home has oversized MBR, SS vacation rental possibilities. new HVAC. tigious gated community where amenities include a community swim- potential. appliances & granite tops. ming pool and easy access to the beach, Ritz Carlton and Golf Club of drive on A1A through State Parks along the ocean and intracoastal Amelia just across the street. $1800 waterway. $925 #49852 $65,000 #49900 $370,000 #50009 $460,000 #49929 $122,900 • 2614 McGregor (Pirates Cove)- 3BR/2BA Home Walking distance • 2012A West Natures Lane-3BR/2.5BA-Lovely townhome centrally to the ocean, hard wood floors, fenced rear yard and garage. $1100 located on the island. Minutes to shopping, schools and the beach.$1100 G G G G • 2806 Ocean Sound Drive 3BR/2BA - Nice home located in Ocean IN IN IN IN Sound subdivision. Fireplace in family room, screened in back patio • 95046 Springtide Lane - 3BR/4BA. This is a beautiful town home ST ST ST ST LI LI LI LI and 2 Car garage. $1450 located in a gated community off A1A off of the Intercoastal water- W EW EW EW NE N N N • 1933 Sycamore Lane 3BR/2BA - This home is charming country liv- way. Rent includes water, garbage, sewer and lawn service. $2475 ing at its best. Located in Shady Point Plantation on three acres of land • 95024 Sandpiper Loop - 3BR/3.5BA Wonderful ocean views as well with beautiful trees all around. Sit back and relax warm evenings in as golf course views. Covered patios front and rear. Beautiful brick the florida room or cozy up by the fireplace on the cold winter nights. paver walkways. Private elevator. $1895 Either way this one is a charmer. $1500 • 2850 South Fletcher - 3BR/1BA beautiful ocean views upstairs. OCEAN PLACE SAILMAKER HIGHLAND DRIVE HIGH POINTE • 1913 Perimeter Park Rd. - 3BR/2.5BA - 2795 sq. ft., granite count- $1100 Downstairs oceanfront 2 BR/1 BA w/bonus room, fenced front Fabulous furnished 2/2 offers Absolutely beautiful 3/2 has Spacious 3/3 brick home on Magnificent 4/3 brick home er tops, maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer and rear yard. $1395 1341SF of oceanfront luxury been completely redone top to double lot has new kitchen, in gated community. Tons of included, centrally located in Amelia Park. $1995 • 2443B First Ave. - 3BR/2BA townhome with fireplace in family living next to the Ritz-Carlton. bottom. Everything is new and wood floors, tile, new paint. upgrades, cul-de-sac lot, handi- room. Home is only one block from the ocean. $900 Great vacation rental! all on one floor! cap accessible. SINGLE FAMILY HOMES - OFF ISLAND #49979 $429,000 #50004 $689,000 #49992 $472,000 #49970 $439,000 • 95140 Hither Hills Way - 3BR/2BA Great home on the #2 Green in FURNISHED - ON ISLAND the North Hampton Golf Community with club house/aquatic center, • 2483 First Ave Unit A - 2BR/2BA Duplex fully furnished.1 block 0 basketball/tennis court, outpost on Lofton Creek with canoe/kayak 00 00 0 from the beach. $750 ,5 ,0 ,0 4 0 57 lunch and pavilion. Washer/dryer, Cable television, High Speed $5 $4 $ D D D Internet, Monitored Security System included. $1400 E E CE • 2770 Mizell 102B- 2BR/2BA in Amelia Woods. Fully furnished unit UC UC U D D ED • 86004 Cathedral Lane 3BR/2BA - Beautiful fenced lot, satellite with community pool and tennis court. One block from the beach. RE RE R dish, tool house. Ten minutes from Amelia Island and convenient to Avail Sept 1st. $900 Jacksonville International Airport. $1150 Sales Sales Sales Sales Sales CLUB VILLA BLACKROCK HAMMOCK NORTH HAMPTON GRANDE OAKES Serene marsh view condo in 5454 SF of luxury living in this Beautiful 4/3 two-story over- Spectacular riverfront living Amelia Island Plantation. 6/6.5 executive home! looks the 4th fairway. Three in this brand new 5/4 beauty. Steps to pool and close to Screened & heated pool, sum- bedrooms upstairs & guest Gourmet kitchen, 3-car Amelia Links Golf Club. mer kitchen, guest suite and suite down. garage & more. RV/boat garage. #47011 $345,000 #50073 $659,000 #49533 $315,000 #44921 $689,000

0 $799,000 - Sandpiper Loop $340,000 - Reserve Court $425,000 - S. Fletcher Lot 50’x100’ 00 00 5, Lots & Acreage ,1 4BR/2BA in Reserve at Old Bluff Ready to build - Plans Available 2700 s.f. 12 $9 4BR/4BA, 2,693 s.f.Townhome $ D Brad Goble - 261-6166 ED E Nip Galphin - 277-6597 Nip Galphin - 277-6597 C UC DU ED RE Avery Rd $45,000 Amelia IslandLong Point $575,000 R ts os Barrington $119,900 Opal Ave $395,000 C ng Blackbeard’s Way $1,065,000 Pinedale Road $69,000 si lo C Calhoun St. $99,500 Someruelus $99,000 s ay P First Ave $295,000 S. Fletcher $995,000 r le el S. FLETCHER AVENUE Gaines Ln. $110,000 10th Street $48,000 LOFTON POINTE S Spectacular 3-year old ocean- Ian Drive $45,000 Pride of ownership shows in this view home sits on a double lot well-appointed 4/3 home. Bonus and has every imaginable room with full bath over garage. Amberwood Ln $67,500 Off-IslandMarc Anthony $46,800 $725,000 - Fernandina Cay - MLS# 43544 $595,000 - S. Fletcher, 50’ Beach Lot - MLS# 45255 $142,000 - The Palms - MLS# 45243 upgrade. Call for details. home warranty. Buy now, Build later, use of existing home Bennett Ave $225,500/$350,000 Napeague Dr. $165,000 3BR/3BA - Great Ocean View 2BR/2BA - Many Upgrades Nip Galphin - 277-6597 Brad Goble - 261-6166 Brad Goble - 261-6166 #48550 $1,550,000 Brady Point Rd. $480,000 Plum Loop $49,900/$66,000 #48773 $239,900 Cayman Circle $69,000/$134,900 Redbud Lane $199,000 Edwards Road $59,000 Reserve at Deer Run ct Gravel Creek $69,900 $55,000-$75,000 ra 00 nt High Pointe $119,900 Roses Bluff $29,900 ,0 o 15 C Lafitte’s Way $89,900 Southern Heritage $155,000 $ er ED nd C U Lina Road $417,900 US Highway 17 $350,000 DU Little Piney Island $300,000 Wesley Rd., 13.61 acres RE $899,900 375,000 - MLS#49508 $510,000 - Starboard Landing- MLS# 43365 $150,000 - 1311 Broome- MLS# 47106 HIGH POINTE 2600 S.F. - across from the Bells River 4BR/3BA - 2578sf - In Seaside Subdivision 1375 s.f. Open Floor Plan 1.2 acre wooded lots in Call me or your agent quickly! OCEANVIEW HOME Nip Galphin - 277-6597 Brad Goble - 261-6166 gated subdivision off RIVER GLEN Brad Goble - 904-261-6166 Great price on this light & Nearly new 4/2 home on nicely bright beach cottage on S. Barnwell Road. Bring landscaped lot with sprinkler • Lanceford Lot • $122,000 Package $321,000 #45603 • Brad Goble - 261-6166 Fletcher Ave. Steps to the beach your own builder with system in new family neighbor- • Barrington Lot • $122,000 Package $321,000 #46502 • Brad Goble - 261-6166 access. Zoned for duplex and no time limit to build. hood close to I-95. Built in 2008 • Beech Street • Commercial Lot $159,000 #46502 • Brad Goble - 261-6166 easily expanded. and in perfect shape. • 1735 Clinch Dr. 3.2 acres $599,000 #49568 • Nip Galphin - 277-6597 #50061 $350,000 $119,900 #48541 $177,000 SALES • RENTALS • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

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REAL ESTATE 855 Apartments 856 Apartments 857 Condos-Furnished 858 Condos-Unfurnished 860 Homes-Unfurnished RENTALS Furnished Unfurnished Beautiful Oceanfront - fully furnish- 3BR/2BA BEACH CONDO - All new. YULEE - Rent, rent to own. 3BR/2BA, ed 3BR/3BA. Ocean Place @ Summer $800/mo. Annual unfurnished rental. 2-car gar., 2 workshops, lots of 2BR/1BA APT. - on S. Fletcher. A 4BR/3BA - $217/mo. HUD home. Beach. $3000/mo., incl. all utils. Avail. (904)415-1313 storage, studio, on marsh, 2-story Completely furnished. $750/mo. + 3BR only $199/mo. Stop renting. 5% 10/1. Call Marcy, (904)753-6500. stucco, no deed restrictions, 1 ac $250 deposit. Background check req’d. dn, 15 yrs @ 8% apr. For listings AMELIA LAKES - 1BA/1BA condo. private. Avail now. $1300/mo. Yearly 853 Mobile Home Lots (904)321-4366 or (904)557-8220 (800)366-9783 ext. 5669. ANF AMELIA LANDINGS - Furnished 2BR/ Personally owned, well kept, very clean or short term. 1(865)429-0287 2BA, water/sewer & garbage included. unit, nice amenities. Best value on CAMPER/RV SPACE AVAIL - 50/30 1BR APT. - Fully furnished. A.I., 925 TARPON AVE. - North Pointe Pool. Non-smoking. Service animals property. Great landlord. $725/mo. 3BR/2BA - like new home with huge AMP elec. incl., $360/mo. Stationary gated, all utilities, beach access. Short 2BR/2.5BA townhouse. $895. Nick only. $995/mo. + $995 deposit. Call Call Tim (386) 846-2951. yard. 2 car garage, W/D and garden camper for one person, $100/wk. Elec term rental. No smoking. $1050/mo. Deonas Realty, Inc. (904)277-0006 (904)759-1105 or (904)838-1969. tub. Page Hill subdivision in Yulee. & gas incl. Sandpiper Court 261-6957 (904)206-1071 or 321-4262 $1100/mo. (904)536-6379. FOR RENT - Fernandina. Furnished ISLAND STUDIO APT. - 422 Pinedale ROBINHOOD - 1538sf, 3BR/2BA. 2- Rd., Fernandina Beach, 800 sq ft. 2BR/2BA condo. Close to beach, tennis 860 Homes-Unfurnished court, pool. Svc animals only. Utils incl. car garage, fenced rear yard. $600/mo, 1 month deposit. Incl. $1200/mo. Amelia Coastal Realty 261- 854 Rooms $600/wk., $1100/mo. (904)310-6493 MARSH LAKES - 3/2.5 T.H. 1860sf. garbage. No Smoking. Available Aug. 2770. 4572 Village Dr. $1300/mo. Call Don 1, call M-F 9am to 5pm 904-277-5606 AMELIA WOODS - 1BR/1BA. Beauti- ROOM FOR RENT - $500/mo. Utilities 856 Apartments Brown Realty 225-5510 or 571- 3BR/2BA BLOCK HOUSE - Low utili- leave message after 5pm. fully furnished with vaulted ceilings. included. Washer & dryer. (904)415- 7177 ties, W/D, garage, fenced back yard, Unfurnished Close to beach access. $840/mo. Call 5712 BEACH LUXURY DUPLEX - 927 N. on island, open floor plan. $1050/mo. Fletcher Ave. 3BR/1BA, CH&A, W/D. for details (770)789-2965. 2BR/1BA DUPLEX IN YULEE - Newly SMALL UPSTAIRS 2/1 DUPLEX - on Please call Angela (904)753-3639 Flexible terms. (904)386-1005 remodeled. $750/mo. + deposit. Avail- Clinch Dr. CH&A, new carpet. Quiet able now. (912)467-3654 or (904)237- BRAND NEW HOME - 5BR/4BA, 4000 marsh view. $650/mo. + $300 dep. 855 Apartments 2BR/2.5BA 2-STORY LOFT - w/ 858 Condos-Unfurnished 0692. sf, custom made kitchen, bathrooms, Lease required. References. (904)583- bonus room, 2-car garage, W/D granite, SS appl’s, vaulted ceilings, sits Furnished 0803 after 4pm. included. Pets OK. $1200/mo. Available NOW LEASING AMELIA LAKES BEACH - 4/2, 1452sf. 3454 First on 1 acre of land, w/option to buy. 8/1. (904)662-2360 CONDOS - Private & gated luxury $1975/mo. OBO. (904)509-6167 AT BEACH - Effic., 1 & 2BR starting 1BR/1BA DOWNTOWN - All utilities Avenue. $1425/mo. Call Don Brown included. $650/mo. (904)468-0411 community featuring resort style Realty 225-5510 or 571-7177 $145/wk. + dep., utils incl. ON OCEAN VIEW 2BR - No lease. Service swimming pool, tennis court, fitness 2BR/2BA - with extra room. Pirates ISLAND - 2-3BR MH’s in park $150/ 1BR/1BA DOWNTOWN - Private bal- animals only. $750/mo. + security center, beach volleyball, & more. NORTH HAMPTON UNFURNISHED Wood subdivision. Fenced in yard. Pool wk. up or $600/mo. + dep. 261-5034 cony overlooking Fairbanks House. S. deposit. Call (904)261-7750 after 6pm. Overlooking a spring fed lake. 1 & 2BR HOME - 3BR/2BA, large backyard. access. $975/mo. Security deposit 6th & Cedar. W/D, water, garbage incl. homes starting at $799/mo. Call today required. (904)335-0116 SMALL 1BR - at the beach. Quiet. No $1300/mo. One month free with year FERNANDINA SHORES - 2/2 flat, Svc dogs only. $675 + dep. 556-3002 for a showing (904)415-6969. smoking. Service animals only. Utilities lease. Call (912)270-3239. next to tennis courts/pool. Long term. www.amelialakes.com $900. Nick Deonas Realty, Inc. (904) 2BR/1BA - Near beach. $795/mo. + included. References, $500 deposit 2BR/1BA/1-CAR GARAGE BEACH 861 Vacation Rentals 277-0006. $795 dep. Call (904)583-3811. required. $650/mo. (904)335-1665 2BR/2BA COLONY UNIT - 2-car gar., BUNGALOW - 2295 S. Fletcher Ave. newly remodeled, pool & tennis court. Ocean view, beach access. $1095/mo. VACATION CHALET - in N. Carolina No smoking. $975/mo. + dep. & utils. + deposit. Call (904)759-1105. Mtns. River overlook, cozy, well (904)548-0774, (904)556-5457. furnished, majestic views. Peaceful. 2BR/1BA HOUSE - on the Island. $495/wk. or $95/day. (904)757-5416 NICE 1BR/1BA CONDO - Newly $700/mo. plus deposit. Service animals painted, garden tub, screened porch, lg only. No smoking. Call (904)759-1105. OCEANVIEW 3BR/2BA and 2BR/1BA. rooms. Gated community w/ amenities. Call (904)261-4066, C.H. Lasserre, $750/mo. Call (904)432-8359 NORTH HAMPTON - 3/2.5, 1950sf. Realtor, for special rates. 85001 Wainscott Ct. $1625/mo. Call AMELIA LAKES - 2BR/2BA split floor Don Brown Realty 225-5510 or plan. Fireplace, screened porch. Water 571-7177 & W/D included. $950/mo. (904)206- 863 Office 2313 3BR/2BA - 1800 sq.ft. Tile floors, SADLER RD. - Office/retail space gorgeous fenced yard, all appliances. THE PALMS AT AMELIA - 2BR/2BA avail. $900/mo. 8th & Gum - 1200sf 2046 Marlin CT. $1375/mo. + dep. starting at $800/mo. Call about our + loft at $1200/mo. 1105 S. 8th - (858)354-8221 early move-in special. (904)277-1983 1065sf $1000/mo. 6400sf $4500/mo. 2BR/1.5BA CONDO - 1.5 blocks from 4BR/3BA Foreclosure! - $11,500. Beech Street - Former Restaurant beach. Completely renovated! Ameni- Only $217/mo. 5% down 15 years @ Lease. $1700/mo. Buy $195K. Down- ties incl. $900/mo + sec dep. Call 8% apr. Buy 3BR $199/mo. For listings town - 1900sf at $2000/mo. 1280- 912-269-3960. (800)366-9783 ext 5798. ANF 3200sf - Tyler Plaza, Yulee. $14psf. Amelia Coastal Realty 261-2770 TIMBERCREEK PLANTATION - 3BR/ DOWNTOWN “CHANDLERY BUILD- 2BA, 2-car garage. New home. Avail- ING” - (Centre & 2nd). Single office to able 9/1. $1100/mo. Call (904) 553- 3500sf. Call Manager, (770)444-9800. 3445. Office Space - includes utilities & NICE 2BR/1.5BA TOWNHOUSE - on janitor. Small $125, medium $225, Nassau island. 10x12 storage, fenced yard. large $350, & office suites avail. $825/mo. (904)556-1663 Jasmine Office Center. Call Mack Club (904)583-0058. TURNKEY CLASS A OFFICE SPACE - Apartments in Gateway To Amelia complex avail- Best Address in Fernandina Beach CURTISS H. able for professional service firm on an office sharing basis. If interested con- 1, 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms LASSERRE tact Sue Armstrong at (904)277-2788. AMELIA CONCOURSE AREA - 2000  Pool Real Estate, Inc. sq. ft. available. Call 753-2018 for more information.  Fitness Center COMMERCIAL  Business Center RENTALS 3 ROOM SUITE - utilities furnished.  Gated Community $625/mo. 2382 Sadler Rd. behind • 850785 US 17 Yulee - 150x300 lot with Amelia Insurance. Call George, (904) 557-5644. a 1458 sq. ft. building & large paved park- FREE RENT ing lot. $2,500/mo. + tax & util. OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE - Down- Call for Details • 1200 s.f. at Five Points Plaza, 816 Sadler town & 14th Street. 150sf to 1500sf. Galphin R/E Svc. (904)277-6597 (904)277-2500 Rd. Between Stein Mart and At Home Amelia. Great frontage. Long term lease. $19.00 PSF + 3.5 CAM + Sales tax. 864 Commercial/Retail • 1539 S. 8th St. 1 room office & bath, pri- vate ent. $300/mo. + tax. RESTAURANT FOR LEASE - 3800 sq. ft. 463179 A1A, Yulee. Permits • Approx 850 s.f. by Fastenal and Peacock available for alcoholic beverages. (904) Electric in O’Neil, good exposure on 557-5004 A1A. Great for show room or office CURTISS H. DEERWALK - Prime high visibility space $1350/mo + tax +utilities. location on A1A in O’Neal. 1250sf • Approx 1,800 s.f. Retail Bldg • 1839 S. units. Curtiss Lasserre Real Estate LASSERRE 8th St Lease by Huddle House (904)261-4066. Real Estate, Inc. $2,250/mo + tax or may purchase. • 2385 JAMESTOWN ROAD Approx RESIDENTIAL 2400 SF Great for Retail, Office, TRANSPORTATION Industrial or light manufacturing located RENTALS at Industrial Park by airport. Roll up 901 Automobiles LONG TERM doors and easy access. Rare zoning • 2519 S. Fletcher Ave (West Side)., 3-4 allows many uses. $2,500/mo + tax + util Acura Integra - ‘95 $500. Honda Civic ‘99 $400. Ford Taurus ‘01 $750. BR/2.5BA 2800 sq. ft. Home. Lots of park- • DEER WALK – 1,250 s.f. retail/office Toyota Camry ‘98 $850. Police ing. Unfurnished $1,500.00. space. Units range from $1,750 to Impounds. For listings call (800)366- • 19 S. 14th St., 2/1, $900/mo. + util., securi- $2,000 /mo includes CAM, tax, water, 9813 ext 9275. ANF ty deposit $1,000.Avail.August 2009. sewer, garbage. First months rent FREE BUY POLICE IMPOUNDS - ‘97 Honda • 4BR/2.5BA Very nice 2500 sq.ft. home at with one year signed lease. Civic $400. ‘97 Honda Accord $500. For Florence Point $1,450/mo. + Util. listings call (800)366-9813 ext 9271. • Amelia Park Office Suites 900 s.f.+/- ANF • 3BR/2BA Home on Amelia Island with Fronting 14th Street $1,685.mo includes beautiful view of Egans Creek. $1,850/mo. all other fees/costs except utilities. One CLASSIC 1984 CHRYSLER NEW + Util. Avail Sept. 1st YORKER - AC, PS, PB, PW. 73,000 mo. FREE rent w/ signed lease. • 3BR/2BA Home w/ pool, Dunewood Pl., actual miles. Call (904)261-3811. • Five Point Village 2250 S 8th St.Old West close to beach and golf course $1350/mo Marine space. 2,900 HSF, ample parking, + util 903 Vans • 2BR/2BA upstairs condo, unfurn, unit in A1A exposure. Great for retail or large office space. $12 per sf + tax. SALE - ‘95 Plym Van $1800, ‘94 Dodg Amelia Lakes, smoke free, lots of ameni- V6 PU $700, ‘01 Tracker $2500. ‘91 ties. $950/mo. Dodg PU $3000, nu eng/paint. All run- • 514 S. 14th St. - 3BR/1BA $875/mo. + util. 904-261-4066 ning. Cash/OBO/pymts. 904-261-5034 security deposit $1,000. Avail. • 619 S. 14th St. 3BR/1BA $975/mo. + util. Security deposit of $1,000. • 2801 Elizabeth St - 3/2 upstairs Apt. Great Deck - Oceanview $1,000/mo. + util. NOW AVAILABLE • 3BR/2BA on First Ave. w/one car garage. Like new with a partial ocean view $1,150/mo + util. Countryside Apartments

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