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FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2019 / 16 PAGES, 2 SECTIONS • fbnewsleader.com City hears plan to build some new dunes JULIA ROBERTS a preliminary one that has to go to the Corps’ News-Leader regional office and then to the federal level, but the first step is gaining approval from the city of The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants Fernandina Beach. to construct some new dunes in Fernandina “We will be doing some planting, some dune Beach to help protect beach property from the fencing, maybe some walkovers, but it’s not storm surge and flooding that accompanies going to be a massive construction project at major storms. The results of a new USACE this time,” Keiser added, noting that approval study, along with a dune management plan, would modify the initial authorization for a Corps were presented to the Fernandina Beach City of Engineers project made “back in the ’70s.” Commission Tuesday. If the plan is implement- “We didn’t know as much about the science,” ed, the initial costs would be covered 100% by Keiser said. “What we have now is a beautiful, the federal government. The Corps does not flat berm that we’ve built out so far. You have yet have a final price tag for the project, but the beautiful dunes in Nassau County right now, but initial estimate in the study is around $750,000. if they were to get taken out by a major storm, Maintenance costs would fall on the local gov- we would not be able to help you get them back.” ernment. The USACE recommends fortifying at key The USACE said the plan is not mandatory points the dune system that stretches the length and the city could decline to put it in place. If the of the federal project area, from the north end dune resiliency plan is not put in place or the of North Fletcher Avenue to 1,000 feet south of dune is only built in certain areas, the Corps said, Sadler Road. and a storm does come, the federal government Two areas identified as vulnerable to storm will not be financially responsible for storm dam- surge are the vehicle access points at Dolphin age sustained due to the lack of a dune. Avenue on the north edge of Main Beach and at “If you don’t approve this and the big storm Sadler Road. Durkn said the plan calls for adding comes, we would not build the dune back,” some elevation to the Dolphin Avenue access Planning Lead Martin Durkn said. “The focus with a mat that would allow for smooth vehicle areas for closing the gaps are our recommenda- access for emergency vehicles. However, in the tion. We understand the concerns of how people time since the survey used for creating the dune use the beach. It’s not mandatory. This is what plan was conducted, the Dolphin Avenue access we are recommending for resiliency.” has built up naturally, Durkn said, so it could Jackie Keiser, Jacksonville project manag- already be at the desired elevation. CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH er, and Beau Corbett, Nassau County project At the Sadler Road access, a stockpile of sand This diagram shows two places where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like to cre- manager, joined Durkn in presenting the plan would be placed near the access, ready to close ate new dunes in Fernandina Beach in an attempt to prevent damage from storm surge and to the City Commission. They said the Corps the access when a storm approaches. At the flooding from a major storm. Another huge pile of sand would be placed on the beach at the spent $2 million to study the federal project end of Sadler Road, ready to be shifted in front of the beach access in case a major storm is area in Nassau County. The resulting plan is DUNE Continued on 6A expected. Approval to sell or change RV park on Sadler? PAMELA BUSHNELL forms and process. conservation land discussed News-Leader “At this point in time, it is up to the developer to work with an engineer JULIA ROBERTS could happen if similar errors are found is grossly unfair to the homeowner,” A county Developmental Review and create a site plan that meets the News-Leader in the future. Chapman said. “You’re going to have Committee held a pre-application con- requirements of the county codes,” said “What happens if new technology people voting on emotion, not on facts.” ference Tuesday on a proposal to allow Saver. “We won’t have another meeting The City Commission of Fernandina comes out … and somebody’s neigh- Lednovich cited mistrust of gov- a travel trailer park at 2202 Sadler Road. until the application is submitted for the Beach unanimously approved Tuesday, borhood falls into conservation?” Miller ernment demonstrated in the recent Amelia Tree Conservancy board mem- DFC to begin review or the engineer on its second reading, an amendment asked. “If it comes to one neighbor- citizens survey as a reason to allow bers and residents of Pirate’s Bay are requests an additional pre-application to the city charter requiring the sale of hood, and the rest of the city doesn’t citizens to approve FLUM changes. already voicing concerns about the plan. meeting. If no site plan is submitted any city-owned conservation land to be want to see it happen, that makes that “There is deep, deep distrust of city ATC would reportedly like to see within 120 days, they will be required approved by voters. neighborhood essentially useless. I government. That was overwhelmingly the parcel and its trees preserved while to have another pre-application meeting Two commissioners said they want- don’t want to put (a future) commission obvious,” he said. “Given the environ- residents of Pirate’s Bay object that “a with the DRC.” ed even more restrictions put on land in a big legal fight if there’s an obvious ment of mistrust of local government, travel trailer park will be totally out of Although the public may attend DRC use in the city’s codes. Commissioner mistake on the map. If it’s that obvi- our citizens, especially when it comes character with other commercial parcels meetings, no public comment is per- Chip Ross floated the idea of requir- ous, that the whole commission figures to conservation land, want the final say- on Sadler Road” and that such a park mitted. Once the application has been ing voter approval, and a supermajority it out but the public says, ‘Screw the so over what happens to their land.” would negatively impact property values submitted consistent with code require- approval of the City Commission, for commission, we want that neighbor- City Attorney Tammi Bach said in their community. ments, the proposal will be scheduled any changes to the city’s Future Land hood (to go into conservation),’ it ties she believes it would be a mistake to Oglethorpe Development LLC is the for public hearings with the Planning and Use Map that would change a designa- the hands of that commission.” require a referendum vote on FLUM designer for the project, referred to as Zoning Board and the Board of County tion of Conservation. Commissioner Commissioner Phil Chapman said changes and suggested putting the Park by the Sea. The McMahon Family Commissioners. Mike Lednovich suggested a unani- that waiting for an election to make requirement of a unanimous City Joint Trust owns the parcel. According to Saver, those meet- mous vote of the City Commission be a FLUM change is unfair to property Commission vote to change the FLUM Kailey Saver, a senior planner in ings will be announced in advance on required instead of a supermajority. owners, and that the City Commission for land designated Conservation in the the county’s Planning & Economic the county’s website and in the News- Mayor Johnny Miller expressed has the knowledge and experience with city’s Comprehensive Plan instead. Opportunity Department and a member Leader. In addition, a sign will be posted concerns about those ideas, citing city codes to make that decision. The commission concurred and of the DRC, explained the pre-applica- on the property and the county will noti- some mapping errors that have been “If five people up here say it should then unanimously voted to require a tion conference as a preliminary meeting fy all property owners within 300 feet of identified that are requiring changes to be or shouldn’t be changed, to tie it to discuss standards the development the proposed development by mail. the FLUM and zoning map, and what up and wait for a referendum, I think, LAND Continued on 4A will have to follow and the application [email protected]

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ROBERT FIEGE/NEWS-LEADER A crew with a production company out of Jacksonville was shooting a commercial for “Credit Sesame” in downtown Fernandina Beach on Wednesday, according to an email from Public Information Officer Mary Hamburg. Ashley Powers, a producer with 4th Dimension Studios, said Wednesday that the commercial with downtown Fernandina Beach in it should air in approximately three weeks to a month. Powers confirmed in an email sent Monday to city officials that the crew proposed to shoot at the corner of Centre and South 2nd streets from 7:30-10:30 a.m. and next to Amelia Island Coffee at 207 Centre St. from noon until 2 p.m. A search on Google shows that Credit Sesame is a “free credit score and credit report analysis” company. Go to creditsesame.com for more information. Powers said the crew of mostly freelancers out of Jacksonville and Orlando would be shooting in Jacksonville for the rest of the week. “It’s super cute,” Powers said about down- town Fernandina Beach. “We really enjoyed it.”

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OBITUARIES WEEKLY UPDATE Hazel Belle Evans Mobile food pantry in Callahan auction, Kona Ice, tamales from La Sureña, children’s activities, Hazel Belle (Brumley) the Boy Scouts. pet adoptions and more. Cats Angels is located at 709 S. Eighth Evans passed away Sunday, Her house was Barnabas Center’s mobile food pantry team will hold a free St. in Fernandina Beach. August 4, 2019. always a mag- food distribution for lower-income Nassau County residents She was born on February 4, net for the Monday, Aug. 12. Sign-in begins at 10:30 a.m. and the distri- Support group for LGBTQ youth forms 1923 in Iberia, Mo., where she neighborhood bution will last until all the food is distributed at the Northeast An LGBTQ Youth Support Group for ages 14-18 will begin grew up on a farm with no elec- children with Florida Fairgrounds, 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Distributions meeting Sept. 11. Minors will need the permission and signature tricity or plumbing. The fourth frequent home- take place every other Monday. The fairgrounds are located 1.2 of a parent to attend. For more information or to sign up, call or of seven sisters, she combined made cookies miles north of Callahan on U.S. 1. Barnabas Center is located at text Lori at (904) 716-5390. with two of her sisters to win and her eagerness to create a 1303 Jasmine St. in Fernandina Beach. the high school state basketball game or contest keeping the For more information, call 261-7000 and visit Annual Senior Expo planned for Sept. championship. whole group entertained. BarnabasNassau.org. Nassau County Council on Aging, in partnership with Baptist After attending Missouri By 1963. her boys needed Health, will hold the seventh annual Senior Expo & Health University on a scholarship, slightly less supervision and Ostomy group meeting Monday Fair on Friday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Atlantic she moved to Washington, D.C. Hazel returned to work at the The Amelia Island Ostomy Support Group will hold its month- Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach. in 1942 to work at the newly U.S. Treasury Building (seen ly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, in conference rooms More than 60 health service providers, state and local gov- opened Pentagon. After Hazel on the back of the $10 bill). She 3 and 4 off the lobby of the UF Health North hospital building. ernment agencies, and other senior service organizations and left Missouri, the entire fam- retired from the Treasury in Directional signs will be posted. Co-led by certified ostomy nurse businesses are expected to participate in this year’s event, ily moved to the town of Ceres 1985, taking up and developing Lynn Oaks, the meeting will provide attendees with opportunities which will also include a blood drive, health screenings and in central California, enabling considerable proficiency in ten- to ask questions, share experiences, and learn about medical wellness tests. This event is free and open to the public. Call farming in a more dependable nis and in golf. In golf, she won products in a supportive environment. NCCOA at 261-0701 for more information. climate. multiple club championships, All those with ostomies, their families, professionals, or any- In D.C., Hazel met and mar- recorded her first hole-in-one one facing ostomy surgery are welcome to attend. UF Health is Next blood drive at St. Francis ried William R. (Bill) Evans, at the age of 81, and continued located on Max Leggett Parkway, east of the airport exit of I-95, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Mission at 86000 St. Francis whose mother (Annie Baer) playing into her early 90s. just beyond the River City Shopping area. It is also convenient to Way in Yulee will hold another blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. was a Fernandina Beach, Fla. In 2009, her husband passed U.S. 17. Sunday, Sept. 22. All donors will receive a free OneBlood T-shirt native and member of the 1901 and Hazel relocated to an apart- and a wellness checkup that includes blood pressure, tempera- St. Peter’s Church choir. In ment in Alexandria, Va. She Schedule for RR crossing repairs ture, iron count, pulse, and cholesterol screening. Sign up online 1945, Hazel left the Pentagon moved again in 2014 to Osprey On behalf of CSX, the Nassau County Road Department at oneblooddonor.org and use sponsor code “34851.” Walk-in to raise the first of two sons at Village in Fernandina Beach to has issued a Notice of Intent to Begin Construction on the fol- are also welcome. their house in the Anacostia be close to her sons in Amelia lowing railroad crossings due to repairs needed. All crossings area of D.C. With boys in tow, Island and Summerville, S.C. will generally be closed anywhere from two to five days. This MS group meets monthly in Fernandina Hazel and Bill drove cross coun- Her daughter-in-law accu- can change, with or without notice, due to unforeseen circum- The Fernandina Beach MS Support Group meets 6-7:30 try to visit her California fam- rately summarized her life: stances. p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the Fernandina ily four times, touching all 48 “There was no one that didn’t A news release announcing the closings says, “These clo- Beach Branch Library, located at 25 N. Fourth St. The National contiguous states, plus Mexico like Hazel.” sures are a temporary but necessary inconvenience for the MS Society maintains a network of different groups to provide and Canada. She was active in Private services will be held maintenance and safety of the crossings. A disaster such a opportunity for people living with MS to connect with others living supporting her children through at a later date. derailment could cause the crossing to be closed for several similar life experiences. Each group has different focuses and leadership positions in the PTA, Eternity Funeral Homes & weeks. CSX feels that providing residents with the time to plan types of activities. For more information about the local group, St. Mark’s Church (D.C.), and Cremations – Nassau for the closing is a better option.” contact Jim Montgomery at (954) 647-5193 or jmcm032914@ School buses will pick up students on the east side of the yahoo.com. To find other groups in Northeast Florida and Linda J. Nunez crossings on the days of closures. If the crossing is still closed nationwide, visit nationalmssociety.org/groups. when school is out, students will be dropped off on the east side Linda J. Nunez, 75, of Yulee, Brunswick, of the crossing and they will be able to walk across the tracks to NEFRC wants public to fill out survey Fla., passed away Thursday, Ga.; grandchil- get home. In the aftermath of hurricanes Matthew and Irma, the August 1, 2019 at Quality Health dren, Taylor If an emergency vehicle needs to cross, there will be gravel Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC) has opened a after a brief battle with cancer. Lee Woodruff onsite to create a temporary drive. “Regional Resiliency Survey” for residents to share their input She was born in Lawrence- and his wife, • River Road (C.R. 108) in Callahan, currently closed but will on what they think priorities should be after a significant weather burg, Tenn. to Charles Wilson Jennifer, of reopen Aug. 14 by noon. events, such as a hurricanes, storms, or flooding. The sur- Pilkington and Velma Lurine Yulee, Cady • Crawford Road in Callahan, Aug. 13 at 8 a.m. to Aug. 16 vey is available at http://bit.ly/2FMXj0s. Click or tap the green Burdett. Mrs. Nunez lived in Money and her at 5 p.m. Proposed detour is U.S. 301 to U.S. 1 to Brandies “Regional Survey” button in the upper left corner. Resilience is Yulee for the past 13 years and husband, Spencer, of Yulee, Avenue/River Road to C.R. 121 to Crawford Road. the ability to prepare and plan for, absorb, recover from, and was a homemaker. Kiley Sturges of Yulee, and • Bellamy Road in Callahan, Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. more successfully adapt to adversity. It is also the ability of a In her spare time, she Sarah Merritt of Brunswick; CSX is working to contact residents. Vehicles will need to be community to “bounce back” after hazardous events. enjoyed reading, making jewelry and sisters-in-law, Claudine staged on the east side of the tracks before the crossing is The NEFRC has also launched the Regional Resilience for her friends, sewing, and cro- Newton and Nelda Austin, both closed. Exposure Tool, which maps the risk of coastal flooding, includ- cheting. She also loved going on of Fernandina Beach, Fla. • Sandy Ford Road in Callahan, Aug. 13 from 7 a.m. to 5 ing storm surge and sea level rise. Users can analyze where cruises, traveling with friends The family is planning a ser- p.m. CSX is working to contact residents. Vehicles will need to specific vulnerabilities occur by overlaying flood layers and other and church groups, and spend- vice to celebrate her life that will be staged on the east side of the tracks before the crossing is data layers representing criteria such as critical facilities, popula- ing time with her “Twisted be announced later. closed. tion densities, and environmental habitats. That tool is also avail- Sisters!” If you would like to send • C.R. 119 in Bryceville, Aug. 12 at 8 a.m. to Aug. 16 at 5 able at http://bit.ly/32iAHyt She was an active member a condolence, please do so p.m. Proposed detour is U.S. 301 south to U.S. 90 west to C.R. of Blackrock Baptist Church, by donating to Community 121 north. Want to know more about NCSO? where she enjoyed singing to Hospice & Palliative Care’s • Brooks Road in Bryceville, Aug. 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Nassau County Sheriff’s Citizens Academy is now tak- the congregation. Warner Center for Caring in CSX is working to contact residents. Vehicles will need to be ing applications from county residents who would like to attend She was preceded in death Fernandina Beach, Fla. at 1348 staged on the east side of the tracks before the crossing is a nine-week class to learn more about the Nassau County by her husband, James Nunez, S. 18th St., Fernandina Beach, closed. Sheriff’s Office. The Citizens Academy will provide a transparent and son, Charles Mitchell FL 32034. • Poder Road in Bryceville, Aug. 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. look at what the NCSO does in detail and dispel misconceptions Sturges. Please share your memories CSX is working to contact residents. Vehicles will need to be of how the Sheriff’s Office operates by explaining procedures She leaves behind her and condolences at www.oxley- staged on the east side of the tracks before the crossing is and why the agency functions the way it does. daughter, Terri Sturges Merritt heard.com. closed. The Citizens Academy meets Thursday nights with one and her husband, Gregory, of Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors • Hambone Road in Bryceville, Aug. 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 week’s class being on a Saturday morning so residents can see p.m. CSX is working to contact residents. Vehicles will need to what NCSO does. Contact Larry Boatwright at be staged on the east side of the tracks before the crossing is [email protected] or 548-4027 to learn more. DEATH NOTICE closed. • Country Lane in Bryceville, Aug. 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Police Auxiliary needs volunteers Don B. Porter, 60, of Ray City, Ga., passed away Wednesday, CSX is working to contact residents. Vehicles will need to be The Fernandina Beach Police Auxiliary Corps is seeking vol- August 7, 2019. staged on the east side of the tracks before the crossing is unteers who can assist police as well as citizens in support of a Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors closed. wide variety of special events and community activities. Among • Church Avenue in Bryceville, Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 these are traffic control for the local schools, visiting senior p.m. CSX is working to contact residents. Vehicles will need to citizens who are living at home (Safe in Place/ SIP), events be staged on the east side of the tracks before the crossing is such as Shrimp Festival, Sounds on Center, parades, races, closed. and numerous charitable events. Many of these involve street • Old Kay Town Road in Bryceville, no closure at this time. closures with resultant traffic and pedestrian control issues. La FLora Mission Please note that any/all dates are subject to change due Volunteers enjoy what they do and get a chance to meet others to weather and/or other conditions. For additional information, as well. Training is provided for all volunteers so that you will feel CREMATORIUM contact Angela D. Nelis at Southern Commercial Development comfortable in your assignments. If interested in joining, applica- (803) 808-3600. tions are available at the Police Department at 1525 Lime St. in Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 Aquatics classes moving temporarily Fernandina Beach and online at http://bit.ly/2wYBBBS. (904) 261-3644 Pools at the Fernandina Beach Atlantic Recreational Center Unbiased help with Medicare Nassau County’s Only will be closed Aug. 12-21 for pool deck resurfacing. All aquatics Medicare can be a complex and confusing subject ... but it programs will be moved to the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation doesn’t have to be. The University of Florida is offering unbi- Crematorium Center at 1200 Elm St. during this time. For more information, ased, individualized Medicare consultations in Fernandina visit http://www.fbfl.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=622. 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NL Friday 08.09.indd 2 8/8/19 6:32 PM FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2019 NEWS News-Leader 3A City manager presents a waterfront plan JULIA ROBERTS instead of having to sit on con- News-Leader crete. This area, if you noticed on parking lot B to support the Plans for the redevelopment marina, that same electrical ser- of the Amelia River waterfront vice has been upgraded to pro- in downtown Fernandina Beach vide electrical service for ongo- have floated around for decades. ing community events at that An updated version of one of location.” those plans was presented One key component of the Tuesday night by City Manager plan, Martin said, is the shift of Dale Martin. Front Street west, toward the The city commissioners river, allowing space for railroad requested in January that Martin signals. have a waterfront development “There has to be a safety plan in place by their Aug. 6 separation between the railroad meeting. signals and the curb,” he said. Martin said Tuesday he has “But, the initial concept looks been working with Eric Bartelt, like there is sufficient space a member of the city’s Parks & on Front Street to incorporate Recreation Advisory Committee the signal crossings at Centre to create the plan, which is based Street.” on an earlier plan Bartelt origi- One piece of the waterfront nally created and which, he said, puzzle that has been a point of the City Commission approved in contention is the railroad track at 2008 and again in 2012, though it the end of Alachua Street, which was never finalized. Martin called a “work in prog- Martin said the plan is based ress.” Alachua Street is a dead on what the City Commission end right now, but plans call for has defined as the water- opening a vehicle and pedestrian front, which extends from the crossing. Rayonier Advanced Materials “The original concept property on the south to the explored with the railroad, due Port of Fernandina on the north. to the perceived lack of space for The plan includes the reloca- signals on the water side of the CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH tion of Atlantic Seafood, which railroad tracks, led the original Two drawings presented to the Fernandina Beach City Commission Tuesday night show an Amelia River waterfront leases space from the city, and concept to be a one-way cross- development plan where the south end of the riverfront would be expanded to include more greenspace, but there would the possibility of adding two new ing, going toward the river,” he be seven fewer parking spaces in lot C. The area closer to Centre Street, below, would also lose parking spaces, 60 in leases for commercial enter- explained. “We think that, fol- this plan, but there would be much more greenspace right along the riverfront. prises that, Martin said, could lowing the FDOT template of bring much-needed revenue to signal and safety measures, we the Fernandina Harbor Marina’s could probably still do a two-way enterprise fund. crossing. Unlike the (railroad The plan also includes an area crossing) signals at Centre and at the southern end of the space, Ash, these signals will be paid known as parking lot D, which, for by the city because it is a new Martin said, has been left unde- crossing.” veloped. He said public input has Martin also mentioned a shown the community supports space where cars could turn making this area a park space around on North Front Street. as well as the area along Front “A circular roundabout will Street north of Centre Street. facilitate travelers going north “This is all intended to have on Front Street,” Martin said. open greenspace. There’s a “Two-way traffic is maintained reduction of parking, but based on Front Street. If you are trav- on the comments that I received eling north and you fail to find a when I requested community parking space, you have a safe input, the general consensus was spot to turn around and head that people would prefer simple, back without having to go to the open space,” Martin said. “A port.” Parking spaces on Front lot of the parks that were con- Street perpendicular to the park sistently referred to were the are included in the plan. waterfront parks at St. Marys, The plan for the park on Beaufort, S.C., Kissimmee, North Front Street hinges on the which are predominately sim- acquisition of a parcel of property ple, open space. You could move known as the Simmons property, the farmers market to that area. which is between parking lot You can have a portable stage A and 101 N. Front St., a city- installed there for concerts. You owned property. Martin said the could have people sit there on a grassy area to watch fireworks PLAN Continued on 6A

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NL Friday 08.09.indd 3 8/8/19 6:58 PM 4A FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2019 NEWS News-Leader Writing contest $500 winner Two weeks ago, an offer was made to the principles of being a good person so I local students to write 300-500 words on can use those skills later in life. It is due “What family means to me.” There were to the good education of my parents that a dozen kids who took the initiative to I could excel both in education, and most send in their thoughts. Every one was importantly… in life. heartfelt and appreciated. My parents were born and raised in There were recur- Vietnam. They knew Vietnam was not ring themes. Among the best place to be able to live properly. the words used regard- Even though they didn’t mind, they JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER ing family were trust, wanted their children to have the best H. Patrick Swygert, Esq., wife Dr. Leslie T. Fenwick-Swygert, and family members Mr. and Mrs. tolerance, compassion, lives possible so they gave up every- Reginald A. Swygert and Ms. Denise P. Swygert-Huzzy were on hand Tuesday when Swygert support, loyalty, sac- thing. It was not easy moving to a brand accepted the Key to the City from Fernandina Beach Mayor Johnny Miller. Among other achieve- rifice, tolerance, fun, new country. They didn’t know English ments, Swygert has been Howard University’s 15th President Emeritus, University at Albany, State friendship, values, and and they didn’t have any family there; University of New York president, Temple University executive vice president, and Historically compromise. By far, they were all alone, having to start a Black Colleges and Universities Capital Financing Program Advisory Board chairman. Swygert also the biggest one was family from scratch while knowing abso- served on the corporate boards of Fannie Mae, United Technologies Corporation and The Hartford KEFFER’S love. Everyone wants lutely nothing as well. They had to find Financial Services Group Inc. and chairman of the Community Business Partnership of the Greater to be loved. Before jobs to make money, then buy a home, Washington Board of Trade. Fenwick-Swygert’s career and professional accomplishments include CORNER romance enters young and then a car. It sounds easy, but doing Howard University School of Education Dean Emerita, Harvard University Visiting Education people’s lives, love all those tasks while knowing English Scholar, contributor to The Last Word: The Best Commentary and Controversy in American Rick Keffer starts at home. Parents is already hard, let alone not knowing Education, and United States Military Academy West Point distinguished faculty. and siblings are critical English at all. My parents missed out on to school-age kids, even when frustra- all their young, fun years. They didn’t ings. • Approved paying Passero Continued from 1A tions creep in, which they will. get to go party, go out, or have fun in LAND However, commissioners agreed Associates $165,000 for design and School-age kids need and want to general because they were busy shaping referendum to approve any sale of Tuesday that the time for public com- bid assistance for the rehabilitation feel loved. Beyond immediate family, their children’s futures. This is why they conservation land by the city as it was ment for matters not on the agenda of a runway at the airport; extended family and friends ranked high always say they’re not “cool parents,” originally presented. should stay at the front of the agenda. • Approved withholding impact with the entrants. None of this is ground- but they are caring parents. These are The commission also discussed Miller said he would not stop peo- fee charges to Habitat for Humanity breaking news, but something parents the first two parts of a family … sacrifice a matter that had previously been ple from repeating other speakers, for a housing unit on Calhoun Street; can reaffirm in their minds. and dedication. My parents sacrificed considered: changing the rules of although he will enforce the three- • Approved paying the law firm Our winner is a ninth grader named all they had so that my siblings and I procedure governing public com- minute limit. Jacobs, Scholz and Wyler $18,500 to Tristny Ta. She will receive $500 for her could live in the land of the free and they ment about matters that are not on “I’ve been a little bit lackadaisi- represent the city in matters relating work. There will also be a $300 award, dedicated their time so that we could live City Commission meeting agendas. cal,” he said. “People go a little bit to eminent domain action to acquire as originally mentioned. Additionally, we here comfortably. Another part of what Speakers who want to address the long, people repeat what other people more property on Front Street; will award two more entrants with $200 family means to me is the love. Love is commission about matters not on have already said. I’ve heard com- • Approved creation of a com- because their entries stood out too much the basis of a family. It makes a family … the agenda are heard after public ments from the public saying it’s time mittee to review the existing city not to be rewarded. My thanks to all who well, a family. A goodnight kiss, a fam- presentations but before the com- to enforce the rules. I’m not going to charter and recommend changes participated. Your work has paved the ily road trip, or dinner with the family, mission takes up any business or interrupt anybody. I will let things to the commission, with members way for this to be an annual event in the love is always present, even in the little discussion. take their course. If the repetition to be Arlene Filkoff, Bradley Bean, summer. things. Love fuels family. Without love, In recent months there has often continues … I make note of it.” Kevin McCarthy, Margaret Davis, there would be no dedication, sacrifices, been a long list of speakers express- In other business, the City Chuck Oliva, Richard Clark and Jon What does family mean to me? or a family. ing opinions on matters such as the Commission: Lasserre; BY TRISTNY TA, Ninth Grade So what does family mean to me? Amelia Bluff development and the • Approved voluntary annexation • Approved, on first reading, an There are sacrifices, dedication, and Amelia River Resort. The public’s agreements for properties at Robin ordinance prohibiting the release of What is family? What does it mean to most of all … love. I would not be who right to be heard has led to hours Hood Drive and Fountain Drive; balloons in the city; me? A family to me, is the first school in I am without my family. We all work of public statements, with speakers • Approved a facilities use agree- • Approved an amendment to the which a child receives the basic values together to make one big happy and suc- often repeating what others have said ment with Isle Swim Club for use of Land Development Code regarding of life. We learn good manners in the cessful family. Nobody else loves and and speaking over the three-minute the Atlantic Recreation Center pool; airport design standards; and family. The morals and values learned in supports me more than them, and that’s limit. • Approved budget amendments • Reappointed Tammi Kosack to family become our guiding force. They a fact. So overall, what does family mean Some solutions suggested to transferring money into the Airport the Historic District Council, Phillip make our character. I feel fortunate to be to me? Love. It is everything a family is shorten meetings were to prohibit Professional Services account from Jones to the Golf Course Advisory born in a family where values are intro- all in one word. Without them, I would speakers from repeating what oth- the Airport Reserve account and into Board, and Emily Bumgardner and duced in early childhood. not be here today. I am proud to be part ers have said, strictly enforcing the the Storm Water Contractual account Margaret Powell to Arts and Culture There are five members in my family. of my family and I am proud to know that three-minute limit, and moving the from the Storm Water Professional Nassau. Since my early childhood I was taught all I will always have them by my side. comment period to the end of meet- Services account; [email protected]

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NL Friday 08.09.indd 4 8/8/19 7:14 PM FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2019 NEWS News-Leader 5A One tax example to help you understand he City Commission is Conservation (too) much of an increase to Taxable Value of your property property, the Market Value, is that although the example currently working to Trust Fund: absorb for most people. Fiscal (shown in the lower right cor- Assessed Value, and Taxable above utilizes an increase in complete the 2020 bud- the acquisi- responsibility people. No new ner as $138,105). For example, Value of your property are iden- property value of 4.5%, if you get. The budget was tion of land taxes!! And a mileage for con- by multiplying $138,105 by tical. For the purposes of now have secured the homestead T exemption for your property, initially presented to the city for conserva- servation too! It’s (too) much the Fernandina Beach tax of calculating what your 2019 City commissioners during the week tion, including all at once. You all need a better 5.8553 mills (0.0058553), the taxes will be, let me assume the increase in Assessed Value of July 22. A summary of the associated money manager. Respectfully, tax due is calculated: $808.65. that the value of your property is limited this year to 3% (even proposed budget was then pre- costs such as [Property owner]....I was hop- As tentatively set by the City increased another 5% in 2019 if the Market Value of your sented the following week (July surveys, title ing to retire here. That may not Commission, the millage rate to $145,010. At that value, your property increased by more). 30) when the City Commission work, and be possible. It makes me sad.” for 2019 is the same 5.8553 City-associated taxes would be I encourage everyone to established the tentative mill- CITY environmen- I responded with the follow- mills with an additional one-half $921.58 (operations millage of review their property apprais- age rate. The proposed millage NOTES tal assess- ing: “Good morning. Thank you mill for conservation purposes, 5.8553 and the conservation als and tax levies to understand rate utilizes the same operat- ments. for your outreach effort to learn thereby increasing the operat- millage of 0.5000) plus $24.41 how the total property tax bill ing millage rate as this year’s By setting more about your taxes. I have ing millage to 6.3553 mills. (voter debt service), total- is prepared. It is also crucial to levy (5.8553) but also adds an Dale Martin the tentative attached to this correspondence “The other tax levy associ- ing $945.99, representing an understand how other agencies’ additional 0.5000 mills for the millage rate a copy of 2018 tax bill (prepared ated with the City is the Voter increase of 13.7%, or $110.70. millage rates (Nassau County purpose of land conservation, at the same rate and adding the by the Nassau County Tax Approved Debt (0.1929 mills): Of that $110 increase, $72.51 and Nassau Schools) affect your increasing the operating millage conservation levy, the amount Collector). When reviewing this levy is calculated accord- is directly attributable to the tax bill. If you have any ques- to 6.3553. of tax revenues available to the the tax bill, please note the ing to the amount of principal introduction of the new land tions, please contact me. Let me specifically clarify city will increase by approxi- two lines that have been high- and interest payments due for conservation levy. Without that Dale Martin is the city man- that, although the proposed land mately 24%. I have received lighted: these are the only two the debt that was originally levy, your City property taxes ager of Fernandina Beach. conservation millage (which several messages voicing con- lines that are associated with approved by City voters to pur- would increase only $38.19, an was not formally endorsed by cern about the impact of a 24% the City of Fernandina Beach. chase the property commonly increase of 4.7% (ironically mir- the City Commission until the increase, with the author mis- All other lines are the result of referred to as the Egans Creek roring the hypothetical increase development of the budget), takenly believing that individual either State, Regional, County, Greenway. That debt will be in your property value).” the revenues generated by property owners’ tax bills will or Board of Education agencies. paid off in two years. One very key point to make the additional half-mill will be increase by 24%. Let me share As you can see, of your entire “The tax bill illustrates transferred and sequestered in a piece of recent correspon- $2,806.92 bill, approximately that the Market Value of your ANTIQUE 100 YRS. OLD the city’s Land Conservation dence and my response. $830 is attributable to the City property increased from 2017 HEART PINE FLOORING Trust Fund. The subsequent She wrote: “I just learned of of Fernandina Beach. ($132,162) to 2018 ($138,105)- as seen in new use of those funds is specifically the proposed 24% tax increase. “The taxes owed are a prod- an increase of approximately SaltLife Food Shack, restricted as indicated in the On top of last years increase uct of the millage rate (see the 4.5%. 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may be back to collecting dust on PLAN Continued from 3A a shelf.” city has been in negotiations with Martin said he is working the owner, but the city’s offer with parties who are interested has not been met with a counter in the Atlantic Seafood property offer. The city has begun the pro- and the space to the south, and cess of buying the land through that those parties plan to present eminent domain. Vice Mayor their plans to the city’s Marina A water- Len Kreger said acquiring that Advisory Board in October. front plan property would require that the Martin said that having specif- presented by City Commission have a plan in ic plans for that area south of the City Manager place. boat ramp could be “problematic” Dale Martin The commissioners said they until those plans are finalized. showing want, above all, a plan that moves It was agreed that, on North Front forward, unlike plans of past com- the agenda of the next City Street would missions that never took shape. Commission meeting, there have a new “Before you know it, three would be a single map that incor- place where of these seats may change and porates the different sections of vehicles that we’ll be back where we’ve been, the new plan to use as a “foot- cannot find year after year. Here’s another print” of the park so the commis- parking up plan, stick it on the shelf,” sion can adopt the broad concept North Front Commissioner Phil Chapman of the plan Martin presented in Street could said. “Before I leave this seat, order to move forward. turnaround I want to see us on the water- Martin said he will present and head front, that whoever takes my more detailed plan of the park at back south. chair has to say, ‘We’ve got to the city’s annual visioning ses- It also shows keep going. We’ve already put so sion in January in order to include Alachua much money into it, we’re at the funding the project in the 2020- Street as point of no return.’ If we’re not 21 budgeting cycle. open to North there when this seat changes, we [email protected] Front Street. Alligator on the beach relocated to forest PEG DAVIS officer Jon Culbreth found the est priority on public safety and News-Leader alligator at 10:30 p.m. Monday administers a Statewide Nuisance night, captured it, and relocated Alligator Program (SNAP) to An alligator was spotted it to Cary State Forest. proactively address public safety on the beach on Amelia Island “The animal was about five risk from alligators in developed Monday morning and promptly feet long. Although he didn’t get areas, while conserving alligators reported to law enforcement a weight on the gator, (Officer in areas where they naturally officials. According to photogra- Culbreth) said the animal had occur. SNAP uses contracted nui- pher Candis Whitney, Fernandina apparently been eating well. ... sance alligator trappers through- Beach police came at about The gator wasn’t killed. It was out the state to remove alligators 7 a.m. and called the Florida relocated and released into a believed to pose a threat to peo- Fish and Wildlife Conservation freshwater habitat,” Parker ple, pets or property. Those with Commission. Karen Parker, the wrote in an email sent Thursday. concerns about an alligator may communications contact for the Alligators do occasionally call FWC’s toll-free Nuisance FWC’s Central Region Office stray from their usual habitat in Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC- COURTESY CANDIS WHITNEY/SPECIAL FOR THE NEWS-LEADER based in Lake City, said FWC local marshes and creeks and end GATOR (866-392-4286). When up on the island’s beaches or in someone concerned about an alli- the ocean. gator calls the Nuisance Alligator Parker asked the News- Hotline, we will dispatch one of Leader to pass on the following our contracted nuisance alligator information: trappers to resolve the situa- “The FWC places the high- tion.” Author J.R. Sharp wins silver medal J.R. Sharp of Fernandina that make the Beach has been awarded a President’s silver medal in the category Book Awards of Historical Fiction by the so well Florida Authors and Publishers respected by Association, according to a news librarians and release. those in the Breaking From the Enemy, publishing published by Koehler Books, is industry. We based on the true story of Gino Sharp salute all of Cartelli, an Italian soldier forced our winners to fight for the Nazis in 1940. for their fine The book chronicles his journey work.” FAPA’s president, Patti from Rome to Monte Cassino and Brassard Jefferson, said in the finally through the Latin Valley. release. Medals were awarded at the The Florida Authors & annual FAPA President’s Book Publishers Association is an Awards Banquet held at Lake organization for authors, publish- Buena Vista, Fla. ers, illustrators, editors, printers, “We are proud to announce and other professionals involved NL/PSA this year’s winners who truly in the publishing industry. embody the excellence this The judges for the FAPA award was created to celebrate. President’s Book Awards’ Their works are representative national competition are librar- of the creative storytelling, bold ians, educators, and publishing concepts and innovative ideas professionals.

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NL Friday 08.09.indd 6 8/8/19 7:10 PM Friday, August 9, 2019 OPINION News-Leader 7A

The News-Leader is published with pride weekly for the people of Nassau County by Community Newspapers, Inc., Athens, Georgia. We believe that strong newspapers build strong communi- ties – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and profitable Is bigger better? community-oriented newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of ernandina Beach officials are torn down numer- professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, quality and hard work. employing the more-is-better ous wooden beach Foy R. Maloy, Publisher Peg Davis, Editor budgeting approach this year. accesses. Robert Fiege, Production Director Michael Miller, Copy Editor F l o r i d a ’ s O l d e s t W e e k l y More taxes. More spending. They also e w s p a p e r s t a b l i s h e d i n Angeline Mudd, Business Office Manager beth Jones, Sports Editor F N E 1854 More government. removed the More is not necessarily better, plastic trashcans The views expressed by the colum- Editorial Board especially whenever the economy from the beach and nists and letter writers on this page Foy R. Maloy – [email protected] ~ Peg Davis – [email protected] slows – and we must do more with bought fancy new are their own and do not necessarily less. This will be problematic, like ones for $2,500 reflect the views of the newspaper, its Tom Wood Dink NeSmith navigating an inner tube across the each. However, owners or employees. Chairman President St. Marys River channel in gale-force STEVE’S the new trashcans winds. MARKET are positioned at “I would have to question if this is PLACE the beach parking sustainable over the long-term,” says areas, which is not a former city official about the exces- as convenient for VOICE OF THE PEOPLE sive spending. “These numbers are Steve Nicklas disposing of trash. staggering.” In addition, city Try these numbers on for size: officials determined that the majority Pet emergencies they really view their priorities. Should they choose to do a proposed 1.5-mill increase in the of residents want to acquire more nothing about the lack of emergency services, that will tell tax rate, $1.7 million in additional property for conservation. Instead of Our handsome, vibrant, cuddly, 6-year-old ginger cat, Gus, us one thing. Should they choose to talk with one another tax revenues, a new beach manage- putting the issue before voters in a died suddenly and unexpectedly Tuesday evening. We found and develop an emergency response plan, that will tell us ment department, and 11 more ballot, the city employed a survey of him in respiratory distress and immediately started calling something very different. The choice is theirs. full-time employees. Overall, that’s some residents to reach this conclu- vets for emergency care. Our own vet clinic had provided We retired to this area because Fernandina Beach had a a lot more – in all areas – than last sion. emergency care until sometime in the past year, when that strong reputation for being pet friendly. But we have tragically year. And the most startling thing about ceased. No other clinic or vet was available, and we were told learned in the past year that we were wrong. The Fernandina “It’s just more and more and the whopping tax increase (as pro- by answering services and answering machines to drive an Beach-Yulee area can now be considered pet-deadly. more,” says the former official. posed) is that the city is flush with hour to an emergency clinic in South Jacksonville. We were The Rev. Liz Zivanov It seems as though city officials revenues right now. The value of in a panic. We do everything we can to care for our animal Fernandina Beach are racing to keep up with the swell- property in the city limits increased companions and we depend heavily on the care, responsive- ing tax revenues – and to spend by 10% this year, generating $14.5 ness, and skills of our vet. Suddenly we were alone with no them as quickly as they appear. Even million in tax revenues. way to help Gus. Rebuttal though the extra revenues could be These are big figures, especially We love our vet and think he’s one of the best in northeast In response to my recent letter a letter appeared purport- saved as reserves for a rainy day. By considering the city was receiving Florida. But because he’s one of only two vets in the clinic, ing to enlighten me on facts. The problem is they were not some measures, the city is under- about $8 million in tax revenues not they could not continue to be the sole emergency vets in the correct in their facts. Here are the facts I based my state- funded in its major reserves (for use that many years ago. So the new community. So there was no one to help Gus. ments on: in an emergency, for instance). amount is almost double that previ- Gus died 15 minutes into our one-hour trip to South Jax. Fact: 65% of net arrivals – those joining the undocumented If this had been done before, the ous figure. All the while, the city’s We were devastated. We turned around and brought him population – from 2008 to 2015 were visa overstays and not city could have had money to repair population has increased, but not by home for one last time. from the southern border. the marina following the two hurri- 70 percent like the tax receipts. Now I’m going to be very blunt. Fact: The worst year of southern border issues in the late canes, rather than to wait for federal It’s obviously more, but appar- Apparently not one – not ONE – vet in this area cares 1990’s and early 2000’s when over 1 million entered thought funds. “I guess they didn’t learn,” the ently not enough. about our animal family members once their offices close and the southern border each year. This is from data provided by official says. Steve Nicklas is a financial adviser until they open the next morning. These are highly trained, the US Customs and border Protection. But, during those In the meantime, the city is over- for a U.S. brokerage firm who lives professional caregivers who will not respond outside of office years and after there were as many removals and returns looking major infrastructure projects, and works on Amelia Island. He is hours. There is no network of veterinarians working together and in 2000 there were actually more removals and returns and instead boosting staff and even also an award-winning columnist. to provide emergency services. With the number of vets in than the number that entered (Homeland Security data). In creating a new department. The city His columns appear regularly in this area, they’d probably have to be on-call once every two 2018 the last full year of data the number was around 400,000 has created 40 full-time positions several newspapers in North Florida weeks, if that much. But they apparently don’t care enough apprehensions. This is about ¼ as many as the peak. over the last four years. and South Georgia, and on his web- to work together to save our pets. It’s much easier to tell us Fact: In 2013, the Senate passed a bipartisan bill on immi- An amenity that works seam- site: www.SteveNicklasMarketplace. to drive an hour to a clinic in South Jacksonville. grations but the Republican controlled House refused to take lessly and consistently is the beach, com. He has also published a book, All Do local vets know – do they care — how many pets have it up. Now it is the Republican controlled Senate that refuses but city officials are dogmatically About Money, consisting of his favor- died because they didn’t want to be interrupted? Of course, to move. messing with this successful formula. ite columns over the past 20 years. The my information on this is only anecdotal. But if that anecdotal Fact: $4.6 billion was appropriated for handling the con- They have over-regulated the beach book is available at local stores and on number of pets is even a small reflection of the actual number, cerns at the southern border this year in a bipartisan effort. access at Sadler Road, and are toying Amazon. He can be reached at (904) the lack of emergency care is unbelievable. One word I’ve Fact: There is no federal law that stipulates that chil- with the idea of charging for parking 753-0236. heard over and over is that this refusal to provide emergency dren and parents be separated at the border, no matter on or at the beaches. And they’ve [email protected] care is selfish. how the family entered the United States. An increase in I’ve been told that vets are underpaid, work long hours, child detainees separated from parents stemmed directly and want to have lives. Isn’t this true of most professional from a change in enforcement policy repeatedly announced caregivers? We all knew what we were getting into when by Sessions in April and May of 2018 under which adults (with we spent so much money and time to enter these vocations. or without children) are criminally prosecuted for attempt- HOW TO WRITE US Until now, I have never known a professional caregiver ing to enter the United States. “Bush and Obama Did Not h who doesn’t belong to a network of colleagues that provides ave policies that resulted in mass separation of parents and Letters must include writer’s name, address and telephone number for backups so no one individual carries the whole load. As a children like we’re seeing under the current administra- verification. Writers are normally limited to one letter in a 30-day period. highly trained parish priest who was available 24/7, I always tion,” Sarah Pierce a policy analyst with the Migration Policy No political endorsements the week before an election. No poems will had clergy backups in case I couldn’t meet a need. But neither Institute. be published. Letters should be typed or printed. Not all letters are pub- I nor my colleagues turned our backs on those who depended I will admit Obama had a short-term problem when the lished. on us. Ever. demographics (more women and children) of the migrants Send letters to: It’s easy for vets, their families, and friends to be upset and changed, but his administration got it under control. Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 16766, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32035 angry with this letter and to be defensive and give excuses Fact: Any hospital maternity ward could show this admin- Email: [email protected]. for not responding to the needs of clients and patients. But istration how to keep children and parents documented and Visit us online at fbnewsleader.com there are no acceptable excuses. Area vets need to listen, connected. hear our cries, and care. It would certainly make more sense My suggestion is that those who want to state things as if they would – together – figure out how they CAN respond facts do their research as I do. to our pets’ emergency needs rather than sit back while our Carla Voisard family members die. Veterinarians’ actions will tell us how Yulee New benefit law can help more Vietnam vets he fight to obtain “presumptive benefits” for Agent Orange exposure for “Blue Water Navy and Coast Guard veterans” VETERAN’S Thas been settled, and many Vietnam VOICE veterans may now be entitled to disability com- pensation benefits. These veterans, under the Dedicated to new Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 (Public Law 116-23) signed on June 25 goes veterans of all eras into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. These veterans may be John Scherer eligible for “presumption of herbicide exposure” and if so, qualify for a service connected disability benefit, if they have a disease listed as a herbicide connected exposure on the current list of recog- Hodgkin’s Disease nized conditions. Ischemic Heart Disease The new law extends the possibility of dis- Multiple Myelomas ability benefits to qualified Navy and Coast Guard Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma personnel who served off the coast and inland in Parkinson’s Disease the Republic of Vietnam between Jan. 9, 1962 and Porphyria Cutanea Tarda May 7, 1975. Prostate Cancer All Blue Water Navy and Coast Guard vet- Respiratory cancers (which may include lung, erans are encouraged to submit their claims for larynx, trachea and bronchus types) disability compensation presumed to be related Soft tissue types of sarcomas to Agent Orange exposure. Veterans with ‘life AND the veteran’s Military Service Record threatening illnesses will have priority in claims must show that between Jan. 9, 1962 and May 7, processing. Veterans who were previously denied 1975 the veteran was either (or both): for one or more Agent Orange related claims in • Aboard a United States military vessel this category can file a new claim based on the designated on a list maintained by the VA or on change of the law. Eligible survivors of these duty in the inland waterways of the Republic of qualified veterans may possibly have entitlements Vietnam; under the new law. • Serving on a United States military vessel The above paragraphs sound like a great not more than 12 nautical miles seaward from the DAVE GRANLUND-MINNESOTA-CAGLE CARTOONS opportunity and a victory after a long period of demarcation line of the waters of Vietnam and struggle to obtain this new law for our veteran Cambodia as detailed in Public Law 116-23. brothers and sisters, but there are many ques- tions, policies and procedures that go along with It can be a challenge for some of the veterans or waters, their service records will suffice. tions, contact Veterans Service Officer Bob it! Here are a few to get you started with baseline mentioned in this article. They have to prove Who’s covered? Blue Water Navy & Coast Sullivan at (904) 548-4670 in Nassau County. In information and contacts: their disability benefit request status through, Guard Veterans and possibly their dependents Camden County, contact the St. Marys VA Clinic and by, current medical documentation signed What kind of benefits can you get? Health at (912) 510-3420. They have the answers, direc- Can I possibly obtain presumptive disabil- by a professional medical source and have “boots care, monetary compensation and a VA Agent tions and forms for you. ity benefits from the VA? on the ground” status by having set foot on Orange Health Exam. How do you get these Or call the VA Disability Compensation You may be able to receive disability benefits Vietnamese soil. benefits? You’ll need to file a claim for disability Information Line at (800) 827-1000 or the VA if you have an illness the VA believes is caused Please check your medical records or let your compensation and submit your proper evidence, Agent Orange and Ships line at (800) 749-8387, by Agent Orange AND some other factors are veterans representative obtain your records and the supporting documents. then press 3. taken into consideration. assist you, to prove your service aboard ship in You won’t need to show that the problem If you are in doubt about filing a claim for ben- First, the illness is called a “presumptive dis- the Vietnamese harbors or anchored offshore. started during, or got worse because of, your mili- efits, the VA advice is to “file a claim anyway,” ease.” Examples from the current list are: Documented ships pertaining to Vietnamese tary service, because the VA believes that certain because there may be updates to current circum- AL Amyloidosis assignment are listed on a roster by the VA by diseases are the result of exposure to herbicides. stances or many items that may qualify you that Chronic B-cell leukemias date, name, and notes, and can be accessed by This is why the VA refers to these disease cir- you may have forgotten through the years. Please Chloracne (or other similar acne diseases) you at the VA website: http://bit.ly/2MJRPb0. cumstances listed above a “presumptive.” contact the above VA sources for the latest infor- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 For those who were attached on inland rivers If you need help filing a claim or have ques- mation.

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Nassau County Commissioners: City of Fernandina Beach Commissioners: Danny Leeper, District 1-Fernandina Beach, 261-8029 (h), 430-3868 (cell), email: [email protected] Mayor: Johnny Miller: 556-3299 (cell), email: [email protected] Aaron C. Bell, District 2- South Amelia Island, Nassauville, O’Neil, 451-4094 (cell), email: [email protected] Vice Mayor: Len Kreger: 432-8389 (home), email: [email protected] Pat Edwards, District 3-Yulee, 335-0260 (cell), email: [email protected] Phil Chapman: 624-5590 (cell), email: [email protected] Thomas R. Ford, District 4- Hilliard, Bryceville, Boulogne, Kingsferry, Nassau Oaks, 451-0766 (cell), email: [email protected] Mike Lednovich: 502-0650 (cell), email: [email protected] Justin M. Taylor, District 5-Callahan, West Yulee, 625-5624 (cell), email: [email protected] Chip Ross: 410-394-0220 (cell), email: [email protected]

NL Friday 08.09.indd 7 8/8/19 6:35 PM Friday, August 9, 2019 8A News-Leader / Fernandina Beach, Florida BACK TO WORK Jumbo Shrimp at home The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are hosting the Mississippi Braves, Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, for a five-game series through Sunday. Gates open at 6 p.m. today, and first pitch is at 7:05 p.m. It’s Napa AutoCare Family Fireworks, and fans may visit any participat- ing Napa to receive a free general admission ticket; reserved seat upgrade avail- able at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville box office. After every Friday home game, the Jumbo Shrimp will light up the sky with fireworks. Fans are encouraged to PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER wear red to support the military The Fernandina Beach High School football team is in full gear this week as the Pirates prepare for the 2019 season. FBHS hosts Episcopal at 7 p.m. and save $1 per ticket at the Aug. 16 in a preseason Kickoff Classic. The regular season opens Aug. 23, with the Pirates traveling to Keystone Heights. The home opener is Aug. box office or donate that $1 30 against Yulee. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. The Jumbo Shrimp will wear their red “Bold City” jerseys at every Friday home game this season. From 6-7:30 p.m., fans are welcome to enjoy specials for $1 12-ounce Miller Lite and Coors Light drafts and $1 off all craft beer at the Craft Cave near the third-base gate. Bring a date and get a pair of tickets, two small hot dogs, two small drinks and one large popcorn for just $25 at the box office window on game day. Stein Mart is also giving away $50 gift cards throughout the game. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, and the game gets underway at 6:35 p.m. Christian musical artist Jason Gray will perform a post- game concert at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Group ticket packages are available by calling 358-2846. Tickets can be purchased at www. tinyurl.com/jaxshrimpportal (Password: familyfaith). The first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive a Jumbo Shrimp lunch bag presented by Baptist Health & Wolfson Children’s Hospital for the club’s annual back-to-school game. The Jumbo Shrimp will have a s’more-themed dessert at the concession stand. Florida Blue will be on site with a face painter, character artist and photo booth. Join the Jumbo Shrimp for part five of their A Better Jacksonville Series as the club collects school supplies to donate to Duval County schools. Everyone who donates to all five of the A Better Jacksonville Series will be entered to throw out a first pitch on Aug. 25. First pitch is at 3:05 p.m. Sunday; gates open at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 3:05 p.m. (Gates open at 2 p.m.) At the annual superhero party, fans can meet their favorite superheroes in person. Kids can feel like the pros before each Sunday home game, as families can play catch on the field, and Jumbo Shrimp players will be signing autographs. Each Sunday fea- tures free face painting, balloon animals and popular kids TV and movie characters roaming around the ballpark. Following the game, kids 12 and under can run the bases. Twenty-four-ounce Corona cans will be available for $5. The Jumbo Shrimp are inviting fans for a special meet- and-greet with Spider-Man and Captain America from 2:15- 4:15 p.m. in the Wheelhouse Lounge. Tickets must be pur- chased on www.tinyurl.com/ jaxshrimpportal (Password: bowden). Contact Ashley McCallen at ashley@jaxshrimp. com with any questions. By purchasing in advance of game day, fans can secure gen- eral admission tickets for just $5. Active military and veterans may show an ID at the box office to purchase a reserved seat or general admission ticket for $5 for any game. Hot dogs, french fries and fountain drinks are $2 each. Purchase tickets at www. jaxshrimp.com, by calling (904) 358-2846 or by visiting the box office.

NEW Sports Fri.indd 1 8/8/19 1:51 PM FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2019 SPORTS News-Leader 9A YULEE YOUTH BASKETBALL SPORTS SHORTS Pro wrestling mediate/advanced play (3.0/3.5+) at 6 p.m. Sundays. Women’s open play for all levels is Continential Championship Wrestling will at 8 a.m. Mondays; and advanced play (3.5+) hold “Wrestle-bash 28” on Aug. 10 at the with challenge court at 4 p.m. Mondays. Atlantic Recreation Center in Fernandina Advanced play (3.0/3.5+) at 8 a.m. Beach, with a 7:30 p.m bell time. Tuesdays with challenge court; social play CCW has hosted pro wrestling events for (experienced beginners, 2.5 and 3.0) at 10 28 years, and organizers are excited to bring a.m. Tuesdays; and intermediate/advanced one of the biggest events yet. In the main (3.0/3.5+) at 4 p.m. Wednesdays. event for the CCW heavyweight champion- Men’s open play for all levels is offered ship, undefeated Cody Knight takes on cham- at 8 a.m. Thursdays. Intermediate/advanced pion “Outlaw”Jamie McKinnon. play (3.5+) is at 8 a.m. Fridays; and social For the CCW tag-team championships, play (experienced beginners, 2.5 and 3.0) at current champs Diamond Exchange will meet 10 a.m. Fridays. No scheduled group play the team of “Rock ‘n’ Roll” Chris Turner and on Saturdays. Visit www.fbpickleball.com to Toxic. Nate Powers, Mike Anthony, Warren determine playing level. Sanders and Darryon Drummond meet in a alternative scramble match. “New Breed” Landon Crews and Manson Gray will face off Bowling leagues in an unsanctioned “death match.” There will Senior league bowling is offered at 9:30 be many more matches on the night. a.m. Wednesdays at the bowling alley off As part of the Wrestlebash tradition, orga- U.S. 17 in Yulee. The group also meets for nizers will hold a ceremony for this year’s Christian league at 6 p.m. Thursdays. inductees into the Hall of Honor. CCW is teaming with gatekeepersofdestiny.org for the Redfish spot tourney event. Thirty minutes prior to bell time, CCW The fifth annual Amelia Island Redfish Spot superstars will be signing autographs and hav- Tournament is scheduled for Sept. 7. Hosted by the Amelia Island Marina, the tourna- SUBMITTED PHOTOS ing photos taken in the ring. The Yulee Basketball Association is a competitive basketball league for youth ages 7-15. Tickets are $10 at the door and $9 in ment is being organized by the Amelia Island The association hosted its opening season training camp on Tuesday at the Yulee Sports advance. Advance tickets can be purchased Guides Association, with a percentage of the Complex, with training was provided by Coach Marreo Thomas of Motivated Training at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center or at net proceeds benefiting the Folds of Honor & Fundamentals located in Jacksonville. The players learned teamwork, accountability, gatekeepersofdestiny.org. Foundation. sportsmanship, ball handling, individual defense and shooting techniques. MVPs for open- Anyone interested in group tickets for a Entry forms can be picked up at local bait ing day were Jackson Izsak, 9; Dominik Dunlap, 111; Jordan Michaux, 13; and Benjamin youth group or non-profit club should email and tackle stores or by visiting the website at Newby, 9. Motivated Training & Fundamentals will conduct training from 5-7 p.m. [email protected]. For infor- www.Amelia IslandGuidesAssociation.com. Mondays and Thursday at the Yulee Sports Complex. Registration is open. Register at mation, visit www.ccwrestling.biz. Anglers are required to attend the captain’s http://sports.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=659116. More photos 10A. meeting, which will be held on Sept. 6 at the Amelia Island Marina. Final registration and Competitive cheer entry fees will be accepted at the meeting, Registration for the 2019-20 Beach Elite beginning at 6 p.m. The captain’s meeting and competitive cheerleading season will be held raffle will follow at 7 p.m. from 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 13 in the cheer build- All entry fee money will be paid out to ing, off South 19th Street (directly behind the four anglers who enter a live redfish with Fernandina Beach Middle School). the most spots, including a fifth awarded to Registration is open to all athletes ages the angler who first brings in a redfish with 3-11. The fee is $225. At the time of registra- no spots. There is also a youth category tion, participants will receive the competition, with prize money and trophies. Visit www. practice and payment schedules for the sea- AmeliaIslandGuides Association.com. son. The Amelia Island Marina is located at the Athletes will receive explicit tumbling foot of the Shave Bridge. For informationon instruction this season; tumbling with Coach the tournament, contact Capt. Brian Soucy at Chris Jacques has been added into the prac- 505-3481. tice schedule. Sailing club meets Inaugural 5K run/walk The Amelia Island Sailing Club meets the The inaugural U+1=Infinity 5K Run/Walk first Tuesday of the month at the Kraft Athletic and one-mile fun run will be held at 8 a.m. Club at Ten Acres, located off Buccaneer Aug. 17 at Main Beach. The fundraiser will Trail. help local schools promote the vision of Social hour starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by “Universal Design for Learning” by providing a potluck dinner, business meeting and guest tools for teachers and students to carry it out. speaker presentation. Guests are welcome. Registered participants will be entered into a Current boat ownership or sailing skills are not giveaway. prerequisites to joining. The event will be held with the cooperation Club activities throughout the year may of the Northeast Florida Advocates for Autism include day/overnight excursions by water and Related Dis-abilities. To register, visit and/or land, sailboat racing, social activities www.runsignup.com. Donations are welcome such as tubing, swimming with manatees, online. For information on UDL and the event, picnics and parties; as well as assisting with visit U+1=Infinity 5K Run/Walk on Facebook. local conservation and environmental efforts in surrounding waters. For information, contact Commodore Tom Play pickleball Maguire at (703) 298-1714. Pickleball is offered at the Central Park multipurpose courts. Beginner play is at 3 Email items for Sports Shorts to bjones@ p.m. Sundays; social play (experienced begin- fbnewsleader.com or call 261-3696 for infor- ners, up to 3.0) at 4 p.m. Sundays; and inter- mation. RECREATION ROUNDUP

FERNANDINA BEACH from 5-6 p.m. (beginner) and with assistant professional. PARKS & RECREATION Saturdays from 4:15-4:45 Customized clinics also avail- DEPARTMENT p.m. (easy) and 4:45-6 p.m. able. Semi-private and group RECREATION ROUNDUP (advanced). Family skate lessons are also available. Visit www.fbfl.us for infor- Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. and Fee is $60/hour city residents, mation on the following: Saturdays from 3-4 p.m. Call $70 non-city. Call 524-0243 SPORTS/FITNESS Ray Matz at (215) 852-7038. or email michelemaha@ WINTER OVER-35 MEN’S PICKLE BALL at the msn.com to schedule private, BASKETBALL LEAGUE. Central Park Pickleball semi-private or group lessons. Men interested in participat- Courts. Six lighted courts Email rodgibsontennis@ ing in an over-35 basketball available. Visit www.fbpick- gmail.com, call 891-6927 or league at Peck Gym this leball.com, Fernandina visit www.fbfl.us. winter (games on Thursdays Beach Pickleball Pirates on CENTRAL PARK TENNIS beginning in November; eight Facebook,or email fbpbpi- COURTS. Four lighted hard games per team regular sea- [email protected]. courts available for open play. son and tournament), may MAHARAJ TENNIS at Courts 1 and 2 (closest to contact John Coverdell at Central Park tennis courts 1 South 13th Street) reserved [email protected] or 310- and 2. Available instructed for instructed play during post- 3351. programs: ed hours. Players must have YOUTH TEAM VOLLEY- Youth tennis clinics, fall gate keys to enter courts. BALL at Peck Gym is I session (Aug. 12-Sept. Keys may be purchased at Tuesdays and Fridays 3-6 19, no clinics on Sept. 2): the Atlantic Center for a $5 p.m. for school and club Red Ball 1 Tuesdays and per key fee during normal teams. Players must have Thursdays from 3-3:45 p.m.; business hours, Monday- adult coach or adult super- and Red Ball 2 Tuesdays Friday from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and vision. Call at 24 hours in and Thursdays from 3:45- Saturday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. advance to reserve courts, 4:30 p.m.; $84 city residents, AQUATICS 310-3353 or 310-3354. Fee is $100.80 non-city. Orange Ball AQUA 1 and DEEP $2 per day for city residents, Mondays and Wednesdays WATER AEROBICS at $5 non-city. from 3-4 p.m.; and Green Ball Atlantic pool. Aqua 1 (shallow OPEN ADULT VOLLEY- Mondays and Wednesdays water) classes are Monday- BALL at Peck Gym 7-9 from 4-5 p.m.; $99 city Friday from 10-10:55 a.m. p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. residents, $118.80 non-city. Aqua Gym (combination of Informal games on two courts. Junior intermediate Tuesdays shallow and deep water) Teams selected each night. and Thursdays from 4:30-6 classes are at the MLK Jr. F e r n a n d i n a B e a c h T i d e s Ages 16 and up (ages 16 and p.m.; $156 city residents, pool on Elm Street Monday 17 must have parental con- $187.20 non-city. Junior and Wednesday from 4-4:55 Tides, Sun & Moon : 7 - August14, 2019 sent form signed by parents advanced Mondays and p.m. and 5:15-6:10 p.m. Moonset 12:28A High 2:25A 7.64’ Moonset 3:17A Low 12:05A 1.80’ and notarized). Fees $2/day Wednesdays from 5-6:30 Deep Water classes (aqua Sunrise 6:47A Low 8:29A 1.03’ Sunrise 6:49A High 6:09A 6.80’ Wed. First Qtr. 1:32P Sun. city, $5 non-city. p.m.; $143 city residents, fitness belts required) are High 309P 7.94’ Moonrise 5:40P Low 12:08P 1.48’ OPEN ADULT INDOOR $171.60 non-city. Fees listed Monday, Wednesday and Moonrise 1:47P 8/7 Low 9:12P 1.63’ 8/11 Sunset 8:11P High 6:59P 7.90’ SOCCER at Peck Gym for each level are for the Friday from 11-11:55 a.m. Sunset 8:15P Wednesdays from 5:30-8 p.m. entire session. Daily rates and Tuesday and Thursday Moonset 1:06A High 3:19A 7.64’ Moonset 4:07A Low 12:58A 1.78’ Informal team games. Teams also available. from 9-9:55 a.m. Monthly, Thur. Sunrise 6:47A Low 9:25A 1.17’ Mon. Sunrise 6:50A High 7:03A 6.89’ selected each night. Ages 16 Adult clinics: Advanced one class/day, $50 city resi- Moonrise 2:48P High 4:08P 7.85’ Moonrise 6:30P Low 1:00P 1.54’ and up (ages 16 and 17 must beginner/intermediate strokes dents, $63 non-city residents; 8/8 Sunset 8:14P Low 10:13P 1.74’ 8/12 Sunset 8:10P High 7:48P 7.98’ have parental consent form Clinic (2.5-3.0) Wednesdays monthly, two classes/day, $65 Moonset 1:46A High 4:14A 6.96’ Moonset 5:00A Low 1:47A 1.73’ signed by parents and nota- from 8-9 a.m. Intermediate city residents, $81 non-city; Sunrise 6:48A Low 10:20A 1.28’ Sunrise 6:50A High 7:53A 7.02’ rized). Fees are $2 for city strokes clinic (3.0-3.5) $5/day for one class, city, Fri. Tues. residents, $5 non-city. Wednesdays from 9-10:30 $6 non-city; $10/day for two Moonrise 3:48P High 5:07P 7.82’ Moonrise 7:15P Low 1:49P 1.58’ OPEN BASKETBALL at a.m. Intermediate/advanced classes, city resident, $12 8/9 Sunset 8:13P Low 11:10P 1.79’ 8/13 Sunset 8:09P High 8:33P 8.04’ Peck Gym 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. drills clinic (3.54.0) Thursdays non-city. Aqua Gym monthly Moonset 2:30A High 5:12A 6.81’ Moonset 5:54A Low 2:33A 1.66’ Monday and Thursday (court from 6-7:30 p.m. Cost is $10/ fees are $30 city residents, Sat. Sunrise 6:49A Low 11:14A 1.39’ Wed. Sunrise 6:51A High 8:38A 7.14’ closes at 5:30 p.m. for adult person/hour for one-hour clin- $38 non-city. Water Aerobics/ Moonrise 4:46P High 6:05P 7.84’ Moonrise 7:56P Low 2:35P 1.61’ leagues in winter and sum- ics, $12 non-city; and $15/ Fitness combination passes 8/10 Sunset 8:12P Low --P --’ 8/14 Sunset 8:09P High 9:15P 8.05’ mer); 11 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. person for 1-1/2-hour clinics, available (includes use of Tide calculations are for Amelia River, Fernandina Beach. No corrections are necessary. Wednesday; and 11 a.m. to $18 non-city. Pre-registration Atlantic Fitness Room). Sun & Moon events are also calculated for Fernandina Beach, although actual times may vary because of land masses. 2 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. required (minimum of three Inquire at the Atlantic Center. Players under 16 must be persons/clinic). The Atlantic pool will be This Space Available! Florida’s Oldest The News-Leader printed edition and accompanied by an adult. 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The Yulee Basketball Association is open to youth ages 7-15. The association hosted its opening season training camp on Tuesday at the Yulee Sports Complex, with train- ing was provided by Coach Marreo Thomas of Motivated Training & Fundamentals located in Jacksonville. Motivated Training & Fundamentals will conduct training from 5-7 p.m. Mondays and Thursday at the Yulee Sports Complex. Register for the fall season at http://sports.bluesombrero.com/ Default.aspx?tabid=659116. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

To advertise your listings in the Exclusive Properties section contact Candy or Meghan at the News-Leader 261-3696 Don’t miss this adorable end unit in Fairway 96295 PINEY ISLAND DRIVE, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 96356 Light Wind Drive, Fernandina Beach, FL Oaks in the Amelia Island Plantation! Lots of Don’t miss this custom built home! This home sits on a full acre Oyster Bay Harbour community, this charming custom home shows privacy in this tastefully decorated one level on Little Piney Island offering gorgeous river, tidal creek, and pride of ownership throughout! An abundance of natural light fills villa with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Enjoy the marsh views. This home boasts bamboo and travertine flooring, this meticulously maintained lakefront home, and a recent renova- kitchen with custom cabinets, granite coun- custom built-in’s, recessed lighting, wood-burning fireplace, tion is sure to impress! This home offers a comfortable and functional tertops, and stainless/black appliances. The and gourmet style kitchen with a butler’s pantry, granite count- floor plan with the master suite and a large bonus room on the main dining area shares space with the living area to er-tops, and stainless steel appliances. The large master suite is floor. The remodeled master bath boasts a new marble shower and create an open concept. The Master has a King on the main floor and offers two walk-in closets, and a whirlpool marble sinks. The remodeled kitchen boasts all new appliances, new tub and marble counter-tops in the master bath. There are three sink, new quartz countertops, & custom cabinetry with pull out draw- bed and a beautiful private bath with a large walk-in shower. The guest bedroom also has a King additional bedrooms upstairs, two of which share a Jack & Jill. The bonus room upstairs (with a bed and the bath has a deep tub with tile surround. Enjoy the relaxing screened in porch with a kitchenette) is large enough for a pool table! Another bonus area upstairs is unfinished, however ers. Located on a large corner lot with a beautifully landscaped fenced in rear yard. Two large inviting porches wooded view, just steps from the bird sanctuary. This unit comes fully furnished and is turn-key this space has plumbing, electrical, & an A/C connection in place. A short 8 minute drive to the each offer beautiful lake views. An irrigation system runs off of a private well. Detached 2 car garage with ready for your enjoyment or as a rental opportunity. Just minutes from the beautiful Amelia Island beach & close to shopping, restaurants, the local YMCA, Fort Clinch, parks, historic downtown attic space. New exterior & interior paint in 2017. Oyster Bay offers tennis courts, RV/boat storage, & a com- beaches and downtown Fernandina Beach- make your appointment today! $285,900 MLS#85601 Fernandina Beach & Centre Street, and all that Amelia Island has to offer! MLS# 83307 $689,000 munity pool. Optional membership available at the nearby Oyster Bay Yacht Club. MLS# 85389 $459,900 Katie Beckstrom Raegan Heymann Raegan Heymann Licensed REALTOR® Cell: (904)-753-3916 Cell: (904)-753-3916 5472 First Coast Hwy, Suite 1, Amelia Island, FL 32034 5472 First Coast Hwy, Suite 1, Amelia Island, FL 32034 First Coast sotheby’s international realty [email protected] [email protected] cell 904.366.9765 • office 904.277.6522 www.MyAmeliaHome.com www.MyAmeliaHome.com

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On the second Saturday of each month, galleries and several retail businesses in historic Fernandina Beach’s downtown host Artrageous Artwalk, a self-guided tour of CASEY MATTHEWS/CASEY MATTHEWS FINE ART KATIE REWA/BLUE DOOR ARTISTS art produced by local artists. Generally, the hours of the Casey Matthews Fine Art Blue Door Artists event are 5-8 p.m. but may vary from location to location. Blue Door Artists will spotlight Katie Rewa during Residents and visitors to the area can enjoy various types You are invited to an open house and studio Saturday’s Artwalk. Rewa will be sharing her talent of art and meet a few of the artists at some of the participat- tour of local abstract artist Casey Matthews during as both a painter and chocolate artist during an “Art Saturday’s Artwalk. New work by the artist will be of Chocolate” evening from 5 to 8 p.m. In addition to ing galleries and stores. Media used by the artists can vary featured 4-8 p.m. in her open studio and gallery. Her enjoying samples, visitors will be able to view the art- between photography, pottery, copper, metal, fused, as well artwork has been collected all over the world and fea- work of the other nine artists who comprise the Blue as stained glass, watercolors, acrylics, oils, batik and more. tured in national publications such as Coastal Living, Door collective. Blue Door Artists is located at 205-1/2 House Beautiful, Luxe Design, Domino, and on Centre St. (look for the colorful stairs) and normally The photos here represent some of the artwork that will be HGTV. Casey Matthews Fine Art is located on 813 open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. on display this weekend. S. Eighth St. in the Pelican Palms Shopping Center. Regular hours are by appointment. For more informa- tion, call 556-1119 or visit caseymatthews.com.

PAM VIESER/2ND STORY GALLERY & STUDIOS Musical Mews, Crashing on the Shore, photography on acrylic. Wave on the Shore, photography on acrylic. acrylic-fabric. EVA MOTZ/ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION 2nd Story Gallery & Studios 2nd Story Gallery & Studios is featuring photographer Pam Vieser’s Wave Action series during Saturday’s Artwalk. Vieser’s photographs of waves are printed on 30-by-40-inch acrylic, 8-by-8-inch acrylic blocks, and 5-by-5-inch wood mini blocks and bring the motion and color of the surf to life. Be sure to bring your children to Island Art Association this month’s Artwalk because 2nd Story has teamed up with Villa Villekulla Neighborhood Toy Store for super- Island Art Association will vised paint-by-number activities for younger aspiring artists. The evening will also include wine and light food. feature the work of the Thursday The Gallery is located at 5 S. Second St. and will be open 5-8:30 p.m. Saturday. Afternoon Painters during Saturday’s Artwalk. In addi- tion, the August/September Nouveau Art show and sale, themed “Waterways,” will kick Carol Winner Art Gallery off with a reception from 5 to 7 Carol Winner Art Gallery will be p.m. Jacksonville artist Joyce showing new paintings, including Gabiou is the judge for the show, Strength in Numbers, from 5 to 9 which is being chaired by Louise p.m. during Saturday’s Artwalk. Also Mozena. Winners will be pre- on view will be new jewelry, hand- sented with awards Saturday, bags, and mixed media. The gallery and refreshments served. The IAA Gallery, located at 18 N. is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day Strength in and located at 218B Ash St. For Second St., will remain open Numbers. until 8 p.m. during Artwalk. More more information, contact carolwin- LINDA JOHNSTON/ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION CAROL WINNER information about IAA is avail- [email protected] or 583-4676. A Window in Time ART GALLERY able at islandart.org. , acrylic.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ARTISAN VILLAGE OF AMELIA The outside of Artisan Village glows at dusk. The com- pound’s gallery features a wide variety of items by local artists. Fernandina’s love for art is spreading

MICHAEL MILLER events and musical performances to create a and a monthly call for artists to display their News-Leader fun and unique creative atmosphere for visi- work in a Village Art Show. tors and resident artisans alike. The location also has one other unique While Fernandina Beach’s downtown The artists at Artisan Village display feature – the Outhouse, billed as the small- area, nestled in the northwest corner of a mixture of art forms, including acrylic est bar in Florida. Amelia Island, has long been a magnet for paintings, resin-epoxy creations, handmade If you want to know more about Artisan art galleries, a new one has taken root near furniture, photography, sculpture, pottery, Village, search for it on Google, Facebook or the beach along a busy mid-island thorough- accessories and gifts, oils, abstract artwork, Youtube and you’ll find a plethora of posts, fare. mixed media, traditional and fine art, and photos, and videos thanks to owners Julie Artisan Village of Amelia, located at more. and Mark Delfs, who have a knack for using 2188 Sadler Road, not only showcases local Artisan Village also offers studio rental social media. You can also call 491-2180 or The Outhouse, the smallest bar in Florida, has been a artwork but also regularly hosts community space, art classes in a variety of disciplines, email [email protected]. work in progress.

ON & OFF THE ISLAND ‘I GOT SICK, THEN …’ per person and available at Story & Song, located Wilson. Collins was a British folk singer who lost at 1430 Park Ave. in Fernandina Beach, or by call- her voice in 1980, and Wilson was taught the Live Ink Theatre will present a staged reading ing 601-2218, or online at liveinktheatre.com. songs of the Georgia Sea Island Singers. For more of I Got Sick, Then I Got Better by Jenny Allen at information, see 2B. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, and 4 p.m. Sunday, TRADITIONAL FOLK(S) Aug. 11, at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro. The FREE FRIDAYS AT THE Y show “is a comic riff on one woman’s adven- Beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, the Historic Ritz tures after falling down the medical rabbit hole. Theatre in Jacksonville will host an afternoon of Every Friday through the end of August, admis- Diagnosed with and treated for ovarian cancer, Traditional Folk(s) sion to all area First Coast YMCAs is free, and Jenny tells her story of the harrowing tailspin she that will include a each guest who visits on a Friday will be entered took following her diagnosis, combining biting screening of The to win a six-month Y membership. For more humor with searing emotion in a witty, mono- Ballad of Shirley information, go online to fcymca.org/join-the-y, logue.” The production features Cynthia Riegler, Collins and an inter- visit the McArthur Family YMCA at 1915 Citrona Rachel Tyler, and Sinda Nichols. Tickets are $20 view with Chip Drive in Fernandina Beach, or call 261-1080.

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5 to 6 p.m. Thursday evenings beginning Aug. 15 and continu- Out and About ing through Sept. 19. The class Jacksonville’s Ritz Theatre hosting will be held in the Team Center of the Nassau County School District administration building, an afternoon of Traditional Folk(s) THIS WEEKEND their lives in ways that are located at 1201 Atlantic Ave. in definitely outside their comfort Fernandina Beach. The class Golden Isles Arts & “Do You Hear the People zones. Call 261-6749 or visit is limited to six participants. Humanities and St. Simons Sing?” You’ll hear the cast AmeliaCommunityTheatre.org Cost is $80 and includes both African-American Heritage of Les Miserables (school for tickets and information. instruction and materials. Call Coalition has announced a edition) as more than 50 Michelle at (650) 823-1767 to collaboration to bring an after- teens take the stage to perform Ballroom On Amelia and register or for more information. noon of Traditional Folk(s) this classic musical at Amelia Crescendo Amelia Big Band to the Historic Ritz Theatre Musical Playhouse. Students have partnered for the third The Amelia Island in Jacksonville on Sunday at from across Nassau County consecutive year to bring the Museum of History, in part- 3 p.m. and south Georgia have been Dance Series back to Amelia nership with the Heritage The afternoon will begin rehearsing for weeks to perfect Island. Each themed dance Keepers Oral History Project, with a screening of The Ballad their production. They will be happens on the second Friday will host a special 3rd on 3rd of Shirley Collins, the story of accompanied by a full orchestra of the month except in October Lecture at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. one of the greatest British folk conducted by Carrie Mays and due to the Jazz Festival, and 16, when longtime community singers of the 20th century featuring many student musi- prizes will be awarded at each member Buddy Jacobs will who mysteriously lost her cians as well as adult regulars event. Here’s a list of dates be interviewed. This program voice in 1980. The documen- in the pit. In addition, teens will and themes: Aug. 9, Decades; is free for museum members tary tells of her seminal road be running the lights for the Sept. 13, Rat Pack; Oct. 25, with a suggested donation of trip around the Deep South show. The student version of Masquerade. Tickets are avail- $5 for non-members. Seating alongside her then-lover and this iconic story does not “water able online through crescen- is first-come, first-served and the preeminent ethnomusicol- that Alan Lomax and Shirley Alan Lomax recorded them down” the content nor the lyr- doamelia.com or at the door is wheelchair accessible. For ogist Alan Lomax and balances Collins took,” said Heather singing. We look forward to ics, so be prepared for PG-13 the night of the event. Tickets more information, contact her early life with her later Heath, executive director, in this collaboration with Golden content and language, as in range from $20 for advance Joshua at 261-7378, ext. 102, struggle to find her voice and the announcement. “I con- Isles Arts & Humanities for the original. AMP was able to purchases to $125 for a table of or [email protected]. her will to sing again. tacted Helen Ladson with the this wonderful occasion!” perform the original version of six. The Amelia Island Dance After the screening, Chip St. Simons African-American Tickets are $20 per per- the musical in 2015 during a Series is BYOB responsibly, UPCOMING Wilson, who was taught the Heritage Coalition about the son in advance and $25 per brief time period when it was and food will be available for songs and inspired by the possibility of us partnering on person at the door. Proceeds made available to community purchase. The Dance Series UF/IFAS Nassau Georgia Sea Island Singers this event to showcase even will be split to benefit the two theaters, and several of the cast takes place at Kraft Athletic Extension Director Rebecca whose music was “discovered more the traditional folk music organizations. Tickets can be and production team from that Club, located at 961023 Jordi will conduct a plant and preserved” by Lomax, will of the Georgia Sea Islands. purchased at the Ritz Theatre show will be involved in this one Buccaneer Trail in Fernandina clinic between 10 a.m. and 2 speak and perhaps perform a This should be a fascinating box office, 1530 Newcastle as well. Show dates are tonight Beach. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at the number or two. afternoon of music and the St., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. through Sunday as well as Aug. p.m., and the music and danc- Extension office, located at Archival clips of Lomax importance of the cultural folk today or over the phone at 15-18. All shows will be at 7:30 ing is from 7:30 to 10 p.m. 86026 Pages Dairy Road in will also be screened and light tradition.” (912) 262-6934. p.m. except Sunday shows, Yulee. refreshments, beverages and Amy Roberts, CEO of St. For more information which will be at 5 p.m. For more NEXT WEEK Bring your tired, diseased, popcorn will be included in the Simons African-American on Golden Isles Arts & information or to purchase insect-infested plants yearn- ticket price. Heritage Coalition, added, Humanities visit goldenisle- tickets, call 277-3455 or visit The Newcomers Club ing to be free of problems, but “I was approached by the “We are very excited about sarts.org. For more informa- ameliamusicalplayhouse.com. of Amelia Island will host its place your plant in a plastic documentary’s filmmaker, this event! The Georgia Sea tion on the St. Simons African- AMP is located at 1955 Island monthly coffee on Tuesday, bag when possible to prevent Rob Curry, last year when Island Singers would rehearse American Heritage Coalition, Walkway in Fernandina Beach. Aug. 13, at 10:30 a.m. Women chances of spreading issues to they were setting up a tour at Historic Harrington School. visit ssiheritagecoaltion.org or interested in joining the club other plants. You will receive of the film to follow the route This is also the building that call (912) 634-0330. Kickstart your weekends who reside in Nassau County current researched-based infor- with free admission on are welcome to attend. For mation on proper plant care, Fridays to the the Cummer further information, contact cof- disease management, and a royal scandal, a pair of con The Friends of the month at St. Peter’s Episcopal Museum of Art & Garden’s per- [email protected]. insect control. men, and a fairytale wedding? Fernandina Beach Branch Church at the corner of Atlantic manent collection and gardens These sessions are free. For These questions and more will Library Book Club selected Avenue and North Eighth – now with extended hours Plantation Artists Guild & information, call 530-6353. be answered in a Fernandina the following books to read Street in Fernandina Beach. from 4 to 9 p.m. – through Gallery is hosting a trip to the Beach Branch Library pro- and discuss at upcoming sec- The Club’s mission is to help Sept. 6. Each Friday will fea- Cork Art District in Jacksonville A volunteer sign up meet- gram at 6 p.m. Aug. 24, ond Thursday of the month expand the awareness of vari- ture free entertainment, such on Wednesday, Aug. 14. ing for the Amelia Island Jazz when Kevin Burke, president meetings: The Untouchable ous mental health conditions. as live music, art activ ities, Carpools will leave from the Festival will be held at 5:30 of the St. Andrew’s Society by John Banville, Sept. 12; lawn games, lounge areas and Veranda Restaurant parking p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, in the of Jacksonville, will present The Warmth of Other Suns by Club members will read more. Additional programming lot at 9 a.m. The event is free, Board Room at Seaside Amelia “The History and Significance Isabel Wilkerson, Oct. 10; The and discuss books written by will be available for purchase, but lunch afterward is on your Inn, located at 2900 Atlantic of Clan Tartans: Myths and Razor’s Edge by Somerset authors who describe their such as admission to featured own. For more information Ave. in Fernandina Beach. Misconceptions.” He’ll explain Maugham, Nov. 14; Hidden experiences with mental illness exhibitions, arts and cultural or to sign up, email jdomal- Volunteers are needed for all how a royal scandal, a pair of Tapestry by Debra Dean, and their efforts to cope. Some experiences, and food and bev- [email protected] or sign up eight days of this year’s festival, con men and a fairytale wed- Dec. 12; Magpie Murders of the books that will be read erages (including beer, wine at the Gallery, located at 94 which will run Oct. 6 through ding led to the modern system by Anthony Horowitz, Jan. 9; include:Darkness Visible: A and cocktails) throughout the Amelia Village Circle in the Oct.13. Attend the meeting to of Clan Tartans. The program Year of Wonders by Geraldine Memoir of Madness by William Museum campus. Themes will Omni Amelia Island Plantation meet the board of directors, is free and open to the public Brooks, Feb. 14. The group Styron; An Unquiet Mind: A change weekly to highlight art Shops. learn about volunteer positions and part of the One Book, One meets at 7 p.m. in the parlor of Memoir of Moods and Madness and entertainment from spe- available and opportunities to Community program presented St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. by Kay Redfield Jamieson; cific countries or regions. This Local author DonnaLee assist at Festival events that by the Nassau County Public Discussions are led by retired Plural: My Life as a Multiple Friday will be “Soulful Summer Overly will conduct an will take place at several of Library System in partnership college English professors by Cameron West; Cracked Celebration,” and here are author presentation at 10 Amelia Island’s leading venues. with the Amelia Island Book Norm and Marilyn Wesley, and But Not Broken: Surviving and themes for upcoming Fridays: a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Sign up to become a volun- Festival. are free. Thriving After a Suicide Attempt • Today – Museum the Nassau County Council teer and “Get Jazzed” as the Diana Gabaldon’s book, by Kevin Hines; and Animals Mysteries and More on Aging’s Life Center in sup- Festival celebrates its 16th Outlander, was selected as The Fernandina Beach in Translation by Temple • Aug. 16 – Recognizing port of her new book, The year of bringing the world’s fin- the community read for 2019. High School Class of 1969 Granden. our Roots Hitch: knots that bind, which est musicians to Amelia Island A book discussion, weaver’s will hold its 50th year reunion Members are responsible • Aug. 23 – Riviera concludes her Knot series. for a spectacular week of jazz. demonstration and more bag- Sept. 13-14. For information, for obtaining their own copy of on the St. Johns The novel deals with the For information, call the Jazz pipe playing are scheduled email [email protected]. each month’s reading selec- • Aug. 30 – Latin American sense of loss that can lead Hot Line at 504-4772 or email in the fall. Check the library tion. Many are available to Celebre’ to depression, and the quick, suzanne@theconnexionspe- website for more details at nas- Nassau County Council order from local bookstores • Sept. 6 – Au Revoir French downward spiral of addiction. cialist.com. saureads.com. on Aging has you covered as well as at Amazon.com Moderns and Summer at As in the other books in the with classes, presentations and and Abebooks.com. The the Cummer series, Overly’s third novel of Master Gardener Joseph Learn about trees, plants support groups. From CPR to focus of each meeting is the contemporary women’s fic- Smith will conduct a Land- and gardening in Florida dur- gentle stretch, TED Talks to author’s journey expressed The Savannah Sipping tion addresses issues that are scape Matters class on veg- ing a “Crash Course in North multi-generational chess – and in that month’s book selec- Society is on the Main Stage often hushed. The Life Center etable gardening at 10 a.m. Florida Gardening,” three-day six different support groups – tion. Participants may share a at the Amelia Community is located at 1901 Island Aug. 21 at the Yulee Extension seminar for newcomers to there’s lots to occupy your free personal situation inspired by Theatre at 8 p.m. tonight and Walkway in Fernandina Beach. office, located at 86026 Pages Florida that will be held 8 a.m. time at NCCOA’s Fernandina that book. If you are interested Saturday as well as Aug. 15-17 For more information about Dairy Road in Yulee. to noon on Thursdays – Aug. Beach Life Center at 1901 in attending, contact Cathy and 22-24 and at 2 p.m. Aug. Overly and her books, visit Smith will review sea- 29, Sept. 5, and Sept. 12. The Island Walk Way. View courses DeCou at [email protected]. 18. The theater is located DonnaLeeOverly.com. sonal gardening for vegetables, seminar will be held at the (for adults of ALL ages), book/ at 207 Cedar St. Tickets are including seeds and “starter” Yulee Extension office, located cancel classes and manage “Introduction to Wheel- $22 for adults and $10 for The Nassau County Adult plants, and container gardening at 86026 Pages Dairy Road your account at myactivecen- Throwing” pottery classes students through college for Education Department will of vegetables, as well as what in Yulee. UF/IFAS Nassau ter.com. If you have purchased are held every Saturday morn- this comedy about four middle- offer a six-week beginning vegetables to grow during dif- Director Rebecca Jordi will a membership or taken a class ing from 9:30 a.m. to noon at aged women jumpstarting guitar class for adults from ferent seasons. The session is conduct the seminars, which with us register online; other- Clay Times Art Center, located free. For more information, call will cover topics on proper wise, call 261-0701 to schedule at 112 S. Third St. in downtown 530-6353. landscape practices and plants upcoming classes. Classes, Fernandina Beach. for the Northeast Florida area. presentations and support The class is for ages 5 to The Friends of the Yulee Different information is pre- groups are held at NCCOA’s 105 and no experience is nec- Branch Library will host a sented each day. Notebooks, Fernandina Beach Life Center, essary. Cost is $45. Register in meeting for all interested citi- refreshments and plenty of gar- 1901 Island Walk Way. advance by calling 624-5824 or zens at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. den material will be given away Questions? Contact Melody go online at claytimesartcenter. 22, in the county building at to participants. Dawkins at mdawkins@nas- com. 86026 Pages Dairy Road in Classes will contain informa- saucountycoa.org. Yulee. For more information, tion on Florida-friendly plants, It’s never too late to call the Yulee Branch Library annuals, perennials, attracting ONGOING become reacquainted with at 530-6560 or visit the Friends wildlife, trees, shrubs, lawn the instrument you played in of the Yulee Branch Library on grass, palms and citrus. The From the Inside Out high school, so join the Nassau Facebook. cost is $50 per person or $75 Book Club, organized by Community Band from 6 to per couple. The deadline for the Nassau County chapter 7:30 p.m. Thursdays in the Were your ancestors registration is 5 p.m. Friday, of the National Alliance on band room at the Yulee Middle members of a Scottish Aug. 23. To register, visit http:// Mental Illness, meets 1-2:30 School. For information, visit Clan? What about the story of bit.ly/32SA7rJ. p.m. the first Tuesday of each nassaucommunityband.com. Amelia River Cruises announces new times Amelia River Cruises & Charters has guitar that you’ll find yourself singing along Amelia islands with views of wildlife along changed hours to 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily with, by artists such as Eric Clapton, The the way. The tour passes by Fernandina’s with the Family Friendly Sunset Tour now Beatles, Neil Young, The Allman Brothers, shrimp boats, historic Old Towne and Fort departing at 7 p.m. The Adult Twilight BYOB Bob Segar, The Band, Van Morrison, Lynard Clinch to the wild horses of Cumberland Cruise time has changed as well to 6:30 p.m. Skynard and many others. Island. These two-and-a-half-hour adven- Amelia River Cruises is now offering three Family Friendly Sunset Tours offer a tures run 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every day. to five cruises every day of the week. History relaxing way for the whole family to enjoy The 2:30-4 p.m. Beach Creek Tour is and nature tours as well as BYOB cruises the sunset and hear an abbreviated his- a nice blend of history and nature. It takes depart from 1 N. Front St. in downtown tory of the area. These one-hour tours you literally inside Cumberland Island for a Fernandina Beach. currently run every day at 7 p.m. and the beautiful view of the salt marshes and bird Adult Twilight BYOB Cruises are a departure time will change to 6:30 p.m. after life of the national park. This one-and-a-half- local favorite and include live music every Labor Day. hour daily tour offers a closer view of the Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening as Shrimping Eco Tours explore the Tiger ruins of the historic Dungeness Mansion and Fill in the squares so well as on the Sunday of long weekends like Basin, which is part of the St. Marys River delves deeply into the history and people of Labor Day weekend. This two-hour sun- Basin. Captain Kevin McCarthy shares the Cumberland. that each row, column set cruise is exclusively for adults 21 and fascinating history of the modern shrimping Adult tickets range from $22 to $32 and and 3-by-3 box over and runs every Thursday, Friday and industry as well as how the local supporting tickets for children ages 4-12 are $16 to $24. Saturday during the summer. The current industries have evolved over the last centu- Children ages 3 and under are free. Tickets contain the numbers departure time is 6:30 p.m. After Labor Day, ry. An otter-trawl shrimp net is deployed and for the Sunday Funday Adult Twilight BYOB 1 through 9. Solution it will change to 6 p.m. and only depart on marine biologist Christina Ranney identifies Cruise are $32 each. Amelia River Cruises will appear in the Fridays and Saturdays for the remainder of the catch before it is released back into the is pet-friendly and handicap accessible. The September and October. tidal marsh. Shrimping Eco Tours only run complete cruise schedule is always available Wednesday There will be a special two-hour Sunday in the summer, every Thursday, Friday and online. Reservations are recommended for B-section. Funday Adult Twilight BYOB Cruise at 6:30 Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Beginning in all tours and advance purchase is required p.m. Sept. 1 for Labor Day weekend. Live September, these will only run on Saturdays. for all Adult Twilight BYOB Cruises. Tickets Wednesday, August 7 music will be provided by Larry LeMier, who Cumberland Island Tours offer an exten- are available on ameliarivercruises.com or by Solution will play a variety of classics tunes on the sive and rich history of Cumberland and calling (904) 261-9972.

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LOCAL AVIATION GROUP SENDS STUDENTS TO FLIGHT ACADEMY Nassau County middle school students stand next to an FA-18 during their six days at the National Flight Academy in Pensacola, made possible by scholarships provided by Friends of Fernandina Aviation. These eighth-grade students attend St. Michael Academy, Fernandina Beach Middle School, and Yulee Middle School. The Academy introduces students in grades 7-12 to flight simulators and virtual reality aviation games as well as other activities designed to educate and inspire them about aviation. The curriculum focuses on STEM skills in science, technology, engi- neering, and math, with a concentration on team problem solving. For more information about the academy, visit nationalflightacademy.com. Friends of Fernandina Aviation is a nonprofit community service organization dedicated to promoting aviation education. The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise, and an individual donor joined FoFA as funding partners for this fourth group of students to be sent to the Academy. For more infor- mation about FoFA and its other scholarships, visit fofaviation.com. SUBMITTED Montessori school celebrates double accreditation With the beginning of pass a three-year learning plane, the 2019-20 school year just where the oldest students in the days away, the Amelia Island program lead and mentor the Montessori School is celebrat- youngest? ing some good news: It has • Does the school foster posi- received reaccreditation by the tive student relationships across Florida Council of Independent programs? Schools (FCIS) and for the first • Are the classrooms rela- time upgraded its membership to tionship-driven with low teacher- accreditation with the American to-student ratios? Montessori Society (AMS), Once the self-study was according to a news release that completed and submitted to the notes the school is the only pri- accrediting agencies, a team vate school in Nassau County to of seven educators visited the receive these awards. school’s campus for three days Head of School Diane M. in February of this year to con- Dodds Dodds said in the release, “We firm the self-study. This team’s PHOTOS COURTESY OF AMELIA ISLAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL are incredibly grateful for all of job was to determine if the school the efforts by our entire commu- actually did what it said and to nity to make this happen!” affirm the high educational stan- “You might be thinking, dards of FCIS and Montessori ‘Does it even matter?’ and practices set forth by AMS. ‘What is the value?’ In today’s According to the release, educational climate of so many the opening report was recently choices, it became important for received and begins: “If you want the school to ensure the combi- to find a site for a school nestled nation of Montessori authentic- amongst marshland and the ity with the latest research,” the shoreline, and with access to the release says. ocean and a river, tucked away Dodds asserts, “Accreditation beneath Spanish moss and seem- is a valuable honor for us that ingly limitless foliage, we found recognizes Amelia Island one. If you want that school to be Montessori School within the child-centered, an act of service state of Florida and the world- all around, and an expression of wide Montessori community. We Dr. Montessori’s vision for what wanted to provide assurance to education can be like, again, we at your favorite local spots our current and prospective fami- have found one. And if you want DiningOut lies that their child’s school is a the people in that school to be quality one that is held account- walking, talking, and breathing able.” examples of what it is to get out “In recent years, it has of the way, to let the child lead, become evident that there and to provide an environment have been some compromising where said children can flourish, NOW OPEN standards noted in Montessori unfold, and shine, we have found schools so accreditation holds one in Amelia Island Montessori the school to authentic prac- School.” tices and a commitment to the Particular commendations multi-dimensional development also included the grace and of students,” according to the courtesy of the faculty and the release. comfort and inviting atmosphere Now Open Tortuga Jack’s The accreditation pro- of the classrooms and gardens,

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NL Friday 08.09.indd 15 8/8/19 1:57 PM 4B Friday, August 9, 2019 News-Leader Religion The strange path to the only life worth living – he showed us what it. Humility, Jesus assures us, leads to acquainted with grief” (Isaiah 53:3), hristians understand that Jesus age “our brand.” Jesus did the oppo- reveals the nature and char- we were created “rest for our souls.” Humility produces site; he actually “made himself of no and that, Hebrews 2:10 tells us, was acter of God. Plenty of times, to be. something that kindness, generosity, reputation” (Philippians 2:7). What’s “fitting” because it allowed him to Cwe’ve read John 14:9, where To live well, and honesty don’t. If we long for con- more, he never sought the praise of “sympathize with our weaknesses” Jesus plainly tells Philip, “Whoever has then, we ought to tentment, we’ll cultivate humility. men (John 5:44), which tells us that his (Hebrews 4:14-15). seen me has seen the Father.” But we explore the values Jesus is also compassionate. ministry, miracles, and sacrifice were These characteristics – humility, may not be as comfortable with the fact and aspirations that Throughout the Bible, he’s forever never meant to burnish his worldly compassion, selflessness, and suffer- that Jesus also shows us who we were shaped Christ’s elevating the needs of others above his image. ing – come together in the cross, say created to be; that by his life, death, life. We ought to own comfort and convenience. Most Finally, Jesus’ life was marked Rankin and Gregor. The cross was and resurrection he shows us what it ask, “What did he of us think we’re compassionate. At a by suffering. Here’s where most of Jesus’ mission (Luke 9:51) and pur- means to live a full life; that he reveals PRACTICAL want and how did minimum, we’re not unfeeling – cer- us throw up a hand and yell, “Stop!” pose (John 12:27), but it was also his the implications of the fact that we’re THEOLOGY he get it?” That’s tainly not hard hearted – but we need There’s no way suffering is part of the pattern for day-to-day life. As the 16th the image of God (Genesis 1:27); and the key to the good to know the difference between sym- good life, but think about the time you century theologian John Calvin said, that Jesus is the perfect image of God life. Authors Rankin pathy and compassion. Compassion is sat up all night to comfort a troubled “His whole life was nothing else than a

(Colossians 1:15). It’s as theologian Richard Wilbourne and Brian involvement. When Jesus showed com- child, about when you lost a job and kind of perpetual cross.” Anthony Hoekema says: “When we Doster Gregor, in their passion, he healed people, fed them, watched God provide, about the things Where’s the reward in that? To be wonder what it means to be created forth-coming book counseled them, and taught them. It you learned when you came through a sure, God’s ways aren’t our ways, but in the image of God, above all Jesus The Cross Before Me, discuss four of took time and was often inconvenient. frightening illness, about how a terrible this is the life that leads to content- shows us.” Jesus’ model traits. Yet, the truth remains: “Whoever loss softened you. You’d never want ment, greatness, and even glory (2 Jesus is fully God. He lived a per- First, Jesus was humble. It’s hard to wishes to become great among you to go through it again, but such things Corinthians 4:17) – making it the life fect life, died to atone for our sins, and imagine a connection between humil- shall be your servant” (Mark 10:43). tend to change our perspective. They worth living. was raised from the dead, defeating ity and the good life, but it’s there Jesus didn’t care about being expand our capacity to empathize. Richard Doster lives in Fernandina death so that his people will live with and is indisputable if we take Jesus at famous or admired. Most of us would They deepen our relationships. They Beach with his wife Sally. He’s the him in eternal glory. He healed the his word. In Matthew 11:29, he says, probably admit that we care what oth- make us other-centered. They help us editor of byFaith, the magazine of the sick, raised the dead, fed the hungry, “Learn from me, for I am … humble.” ers think. We keep the right company, see the world as God does. They make Presbyterian Church in America, and and calmed raging storms. He was also We understand that. Throughout get involved in the right organizations, us more loving. They strengthen our attends Grace Community Church in fully man. And throughout his life – in Scripture, we see that humility is a pursue the right positions. Whether dependence on God. Yulee. Reach him at ddoster@icloud. and through the miracles and ministry godly trait, but there’s actually more to we’re conscious of it or not, we man- Jesus was a “man of sorrows and com.

RELIGION NOTES period of silence for reflection, a scripture Hall. The group is open to all interested Children’s programs ‘Afternoon of Sacred Music’ reading and prayer intercessions. The ladies in the community. First Presbyterian Church in service begins at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, The church is located at 9 N. Sixth St. Fernandina Beach will host “An Afternoon at St. Michael, located at North Fourth and in Fernandina Beach. Contact the church kick off next week of Sacred Music” featuring Broadway Broome streets, and is open to all as the office at 261-3837 for additional informa- singer and actor church celebrates its 10th year of Taizé tion. Sean Watkins worship. at 4:30 p.m. College-age Bible study at Amelia Baptist Saturday, Aug. Awana Clubs Kick-Off Amelia Baptist Church hosts the Bible Amelia Baptist Church children will make crafts, play 10. A number Springhill Baptist Church will begin Study for College Age group at 7 p.m. each announced this week that its instruments, and sing and move of singers and the upcoming year of its Awana Clubs Sunday. three children’s music pro- to delightful music of worship musicians from with a kick-off bash set for 6-7:30 p.m. For information and directions, call grams will begin the upcoming to their Creator. the church will Wednesday, Aug. 28. The evening will Adam Page at 261-9527. year on Wednesday, Aug. 14. • Children’s Choir will accompany feature free pizza, drinks, and games for The classes follow the Nassau meet 6:15-7:30 Wednesday Watkins. Admission to the event is free and all ages. At Two worship services offered at County School District calen- evenings under the direction of open to the community, though any free- the same dar. Samantha Foster and Patricia will offerings at the door will be accepted. time every Prince of Peace Lutheran Church • Play and Praise is an Edmondson. Second- through The church is located at 9 N. Sixth St. For Wednesday, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is the interactive learning experience fifth-graders will experience more information, call 261-3837. children only Lutheran church in Nassau County for children ages 3 and young- a delightful, fresh curriculum partici- and offers two worship services on Sunday er. Moms and dads will meet encompassing fundamentals of Hope House worship pating in mornings. with their babies with Lauren music through play, singing and The Lord changed our plans for last Awana Clubs will learn to memorize The 9 a.m. service is a traditional litur- Mitchell from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. instruments. Tuesday’s worship, giving us a wonderful and recite Bible verses, hear great Bible gical service, while the 10:45 a.m. service Wednesday evenings. This is a The community can follow time of prayer instead of the planned read- stories, and enjoy fun games and snacks. is a more casual service. If you are coming creative, musical bonding time the Amelia Baptist Children’s ing of His Word. We will resume at noon The program is open to children from pre- or going from the beach and have shorts, a for parents and their babies. Ministry Facebook page Tuesday, Aug. 13, our study of Revelation school age through sixth grade. Parents T-shirt and flip-flops on, you are welcome. • Creative Arts is the to keep up with the latest 19, which is complete with songs of victory should plan to attend the kick-off in order All children present are invited to join in church’s newest children’s news, activities, and sched- and worship, a wedding to make all others to learn more about this youth ministry and the sending song by picking out a percus- music class for ages 4 through ules. Amelia Baptist Church pale, and the great battle of this age. For register their children. sion instrument to add to the joy of our first grade. Class founders is located at the roundabout more information, call 321-0435 or stop by For more information ahead of the worship time together. Christie McCulloch will be where South Fletcher Avenue the Salvation Army Hope House, located at event, call the church’s office at 261-4741. On the fifth Sunday of each month there assisted by Sherri Sharron meets Buccaneer Trail. Call the 410 S. Ninth St. in Fernandina Beach. Springhill Baptist is located at 941017 Old is one combined service at 10 a.m., follow- from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. every church at 261-9527 for more Nassauville Road. ing by a fellowship meal and community Wednesday. During the class, information. Pastor’s anniversary service project. Children are welcome and Historic Franklintown Community Emergency Food Pantry needs encouraged to be present at either worship Church of Amelia Island will host a special Thank you for helping us help our service; however, a nursery area is avail- anniversary service for its pastor at 3 p.m. neighbors in need week after week! Last able for children five years old and younger. Sunday, Aug. 18. month, we distributed 240 bags of food and Holy Communion is offered at all worship 151 bags of comfort items like insect repel- services, open to all baptized believers in Community Bible Study Taizé prayer service lant, shampoo, razors, feminine products, Jesus Christ. Lutheranism is Bible-based Come away and rest near the end of and deodorant. Currently, we are in need and utilizes the “Common Lectionary” of beginning in September summer with songs of praise in a Taizé ser- of jelly, peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti scripture readings. vice at St. Michael Catholic Church, where sauce and jelly, canned fruit and, of course, Prince of Peace is located on Amelia Women’s morning Amelia ing to find out what the Bible a Taizé ensem- insect repellant, bottled water, toilet paper Island at 2600 Atlantic Ave., next to Island Community Bible Study teaches. This year, the study ble of singers – and jelly. Bring donations to 410 S. Ninth the Atlantic Recreational Center and classes will begin Wednesday, will be “Return to Jerusalem” and musicians St. in Fernandina Beach between 10 a.m. across from the main entrance to Fort Sept. 4, at 9:45 a.m., and men and include Ezra, Nehemiah, will accompany and noon or 1 and 4 p.m. Monday through Clinch State Park. To learn more, visit and women’s evening CBS Esther, Haggai, Zechariah, and participants in Friday. poplcweb.org. classes will begin Monday, Malachi. blending their Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m. Each member will receive voices into one Ladies prayer group Submit event announcements/briefs to: What exactly is Community study guides with homework praising the First Presbyterian Church hosts a Calendar Listing c/o News-Leader, 511 Ash Bible Study and who is it for? to be completed each week by Lord during a 35-minute service consist- morning ladies prayer group from 10:30 St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034; editor2@ CBS is made up of groups ing of musical chants sung repeatedly, a a.m. to noon every Tuesday in Jim Thomas fbnewsleader.com; or 261-3696. of men and women seek- BIBLE Continued on 5B

ULEE APTIST Y HURCH BC Visitors Always Welcome! Doug Sides, Senior Pastor Morning Services 8:15 and 11:00 am Sunday School 9:45 am Worship this week Sunday Evening 6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm Wednesday Children 6:30 pm Wednesday ‘Overflow’ Youth 6:30 pm Nursery Provided For All Services

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In the Heart of Fernandina FIRST MISSIONARY 9 N. 6th Street LEGACY BAPTISTCHURCH St. Peter’s Pastor Brian Winburn Dr. Wain Wesberry, Pastor BAPTIST CHURCH 20 South Ninth Street 261-4907 Episcopal Church Rev. Julie Jensen “Teaching and Living a Changed Life Rev. Darien K. Bolden Sr., Pastor Welcomes You! in Jesus Christ” Associate Pastor The Church Located at the corner of 8th &Atlantic SundaySunday School School all agesages 9:30am 9:30am in the Heart of the City Worship 8:30 & 11 am 7:30AM Rite 1 Service SundaySunday Worship Worship Service 10:30am 10:30am With the Desire to be in the Sunday School 8:15AM Breakfast Nursery andNursery children’s provided church provided Heart of All People 9:50 am 9:00AM Rite 2 Service Sunday Services 9:15 & 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Night – Meal at 5:15pm, Sunday New Members Class 9 a.m. Wednesday Night Service 6pm AM Nursery • Children Pastor Conrad Sharps Bible study all ages 5:45pm, Sunday School 9:00 a.m. 10:10 Fellowship Nursery provided Youth • Adults Amelia Plantation Chapel Prayer service 7:00pm - Nursery provided. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. 11:00AM Rite 2 Wednesday Noon-day Prayer 261-3837 36 Bowman Road 941328941328 Old Nassauville Road Road 6:00PM Beach Eucharist (904)277-4414 www.ameliachapel.com Wednesday Mid-week Service 6:30 4th Sunday – Celtic Service www.first-presbyterian- inin VolunteerVolunteer FireFire Dept.Dept. BuildingBuilding Ministries: Bus & Van, Couples, Singles, church-32034.org You Are Welcome Here! 904-753-0731 Youth

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Where heart & mind meet Christ in love & service FIVE POINTS BAPTIST Amelia Baptist Blackrock Baptist “MORE THAN A CHURCH, WE’RE FAMILY” HOLY “Come Experience the Joy of church Church Worship & Service” Psalm 100 TRINITY 96362 Blackrock Rd., Yulee Rev. FRANK CAMAROTTI, Pastor Pastor: Dr. H. Neil Helton Sunday School ...... 10:00am CHURCH Sunday Worship Service – 10:30am 261-6220 Worship Service ...... 11:00am Evening Worship ...... 5:00pm Anglican Province of America astor Bible Study – 9am John Kasper, p Young Adult Bible Study...... 7:00pm Nursery provided for all services Sunday Morning Worship Service - 10:30 am Wednesday Encounter Youth Group ...... 7:00pm 8:00 AM Holy Communion (said) Small group studies-Adults 6pm Sunday School 9:15 am Children in Action ...... 7:00pm 9:15 AM Sunday Bible College Wednesday Prayer Service ...... 7:00pm Wednesday - Prayer Service 6:30pm Sunday Evening Worship Service - 6:00 pm 736 Bonnieview Road 10:30 AM Holy Communion (sung) Preschool and Children Activities Wednesday Service - 7:00 pm 904-261-4615 Awana - Wednesday 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm The Church with the RED DOORS 961167 BUCCANEER TRAIL Nursery provided In Amelia Park by the YMCA Corner of Buccaneer Tr. & Gerbing Road, Fernandina Bch Nursery Provided WorshipInJoy.com Find us on Facebook: 1830 Lake Park Drive For More Information Call: 261-9527 blackrockbaptist.org Five Points Baptist Encounter Youth 904-491-6082 HolyTrinityAnglican.org

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NL Friday 08.09.indd 16 8/8/19 1:58 PM Friday, August 9, 2019/News-Leader 5B Community More than a mile Reusable bag purchases nd whoever compels production work hard to please the Lord, you to go one mile, go has not instead, try working to effect with him two. increased? positive change in others’ lives. will benefit Main Street A Sometimes it Money When we do, we should sense Fernandina Beach Main Street has been appears that many in the body is not a that God is pleased. selected as a beneficiary of the Community Bag of Christ either have not heard motivation We compel with external Program for the month of August, according to a this verse or do not under- to get you motivation by the Holy Spirit. news release. stand it. In the job market and to do your Jesus compels from within The Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program, in today’s workforce, most duty; it is a in such a subtle way that you launched in February of this year, is a reusable bag employees seem to be more NOW AND reward for don’t really know when the program that facilitates community support with interested in the benefits and your hav- work began. All you know the goal to make a difference in the communities the perks of employment than THEN ing been is that He who began it will where shoppers live and work. they are in being productive. motivated continue and complete it as we Fernandina Beach Main Street was selected The desire to be paid is what Maybelle to do it. yield ourselves more and more as the August beneficiary of the program by store COURTESY OF BAGS4MYCAUSE.COM usually compels people to go Kirkland Spiritu- to Him by trusting His word to leadership at the Winn-Dixie located in the Amelia the one mile, but it is choos- ally, the instruct us and His Holy Spirit Plaza Shopping Center and will receive a $1 dona- National Main Street Center through the National ing to go the extra mile when Sermon on to direct us. tion every time the $2.50 reusable Community Bag Trust for Historic Preservation and “(its) mission no one has promised you an the Mount (Matthew 5) is not Birthday wishes to Lillian is purchased at this location in August. is to ensure the economic vitality and historic pres- increase or a bonus that gets what we are striving to do. It is Gauthier, Craig Brown, Trenell “This is a great way to support the environment ervation of downtown Fernandina Beach,” accord- others’ attention. a glimpse of what we are capa- Gilbert, Frances Alexander, and raise awareness and funds for our Fernandina ing to the release. Many years ago while work- ble of doing. We should under- Hope White, Patricia Cribb, Beach Main Street programs. We are honored to For more information on Fernandina Beach ing in Virginia, I heard one of stand that it is totally impos- Geraldine Rauls, Israel Ford, be selected by the local Winn-Dixie organization,” Main Street, visit fernandinabeachmainstreet.com the managers say that, if you sible to live the Sermon on Vincent Jones Sr., Annette Fernandina Beach Main Street Executive Director or find the organization on Facebook. never do anything more than the Mount without an inward Green, Rodney Bacon, Sincere Arlene Filkoff said in the release. For more information on the Community Bags what you get paid for, you will compelling to please the Lord, Rogers, Demetrius Jones, Fernandina Beach Main Street is part of the Program, visit seg.bags4mycause.com. never get paid for anymore which for us should always Cynthia Hunt, Iris Rainey, than what you do. Why should seem to include the way we Carlton Cribb, and Lisa you get an annual raise if your relate to others. If we used to Gardner. Time for Scouting sign ups Sign ups are springing up all (904) 583-3904 for more infor- Community Conversation will over Nassau County for the new mation. Scout year of Scouting for boys • Yulee Primary School: and girls from kindergarten age Tuesday. Aug. 20, at 5:30 p.m. focus on suicide prevention to 17. • Wildlight Elementary If your young person enjoys School: for Cub Scouts, Girl Suicide can be a difficult topic to dis- making new friends, learning Troop, and Boy Troop, Thursday, cuss, but a Community Conversation new skills, learning about good Aug. 22, at 6:30 p.m. on the subject in May drew a large citizenship, hiking, camping, • Callahan Elementary number of local residents looking to outdoor skills, crafts, games, and School: Friday, Aug. 23, at 6:30 discuss risks and prevention strate- just experiencing a wide variety p.m. gies, so Starting Point Behavioral of subjects while having fun, then • St. Michael Academy: Healthcare will host a follow-up con- Scouting may be for them – and Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 6:30 p.m. versation about suicide that focuses you. can not make one of the sign • Emma Love Hardee on special populations including Various locations, dates and up dates or locations below, Elementary School: Friday, Sept. LGBTQ+, adolescents, and older times have been scheduled, you can also sign up online at 6, at 5 p.m. adults. and there’s even a new troop beascout.org (select a unit) or • Hilliard Elementary School: “Suicide in Special Populations: for girls in Yulee that will be contact District Membership Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 5 p.m. dur- Continuing the Conversation” will at the Wildlight location. If you Chair Pamela Anno at ing the Open House be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at the Nassau County Council on Aging’s Fernandina Beach Life Center, located at 1901 Island Walkway. The event will include speakers who will outline the specific risks Celebrate Farmers Market Week faced by these special populations and also share ways of identifying at- JUDIE MACKIE meat and cheese is a much better headbands and skorts. While it risk individuals. Speakers will include For the News-Leader alternative. Healthy dinners are is impossible to know exactly Mindi Iannarelli from the American a snap when you plan ahead, too. how many they used, they were Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Join us in historic Fernandina In my home, we chop, dice, slice able to calculate a pretty close a representative from the Jacksonville Beach as we, along with farm- and Julianne all the vegetables estimate based on how many Area Sexual Minority Youth Network. ers markets across America, we’ll need for the week and stash bottles go into each garment In addition to the presentations, celebrate National Farmers them in the fridge on Sunday. they produce. When they tallied there will be time for questions and Market Week on Saturday. We This takes most of the prep time it all up, Inspire Active Wear discussion with the speakers. are cheering on the small farm- out of our weekly meals. kept 38,000 to 40,000 plastic This event is free and open to the SUBMITTED ers who fight the elements so We have a new vendor this bottles out of our landfills, riv- public, but registration is requested. Mindi Iannarelli from the American Foundation they can bring fresh, locally week, Mad Mike’s Jerky, and ers, and oceans. Their slogan is, To do so or for more information, con- for Suicide Prevention will speak at this month’s harvested produce direct from our new soy candle vendor, “Fighting global plastic pollution tact [email protected] or 415-9350. Community Conversation. their farms to your table. Our Riverwood Candles, is return- one pair of leggings at a time.” champions are the small busi- ing for their second visit. A & G This is just one of nearly 20 ness owners who have believed Salsa and Me, Myself and Pies artists and craft workers you in their products and risked it all also return. King’s Kountry will find in the Arts Market. ministry with Amelia Baptist Church hosting the to follow their dreams. These Produce and Tea Nation are back Marshmallow shooters, fine jew- BIBLE Continued from 4B classes. To learn more about the ministry, visit are the men and women who this week, too. elry, oil paintings, watercolors, class day. The lesson will be discussed in small communitybiblestudy.com. are living the American dream! The Fernandina Beach Arts whimsical jewelry, handbags, groups called Core Groups. Then a teaching Adult classes: With kids returning to school on Market is also open adjacent to apparel, backpacks, tie dye, dog summary is given. The Core Groups are non- • Women’s Day – meets 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. Aug. 12, it is important to know the farmers market this Saturday collars and furniture are all cre- threatening as no one is called upon to answer or Wednesday mornings. A children’s program is how farmers markets help to and you will find some amazing ated by the artists you will meet pray. Speaking out is totally up to the individual. available for babies through high school. You may encourage healthy food environ- vendors there. Check out Inspire at the market. Within the Core Groups, deep, authentic rela- register online for this class only at ameliaisland. ments. Active Wear, sportswear that are Both markets are located in tionships develop and applying God’s Word to cbsclass.org or contact Kathleen Minor at 561- Saturday will be a great environmentally conscious and historic, downtown Fernandina our lives takes on meaning. It is a safe place to 704-4871 or [email protected]. opportunity to swing by the wearable works of art. Made Beach on North Seventh Street, ask questions. • Women’s Evening – meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. farmers market and pick up some from recycled plastic bottles, between Alachua and Centre So who is CBS for? If you have been wonder- Monday nights with a kick-off dinner at 6:30 p.m. healthy items to pack in your photographic artist Barbara streets, the markets are open ing what all this Bible talk is about, or if you want Monday, Aug. 26. Contact Barbara Tucker at 206- family’s lunches. For example, Northrup designs these sporty from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or something more meaningful and powerful in your 0303 or [email protected]. you could select carrot sticks, yoga-style pieces that are pro- shine. life, or if you just feel something is missing, or if • Men’s Evening – meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. apple slices, berries, or pecans to duced by people who care about Music is provided by Chris you are looking for close-knit friendships that are Monday nights with a kick-off dinner at 6:30 p.m. put in the daily lunch box instead providing sustainable fashion Loomis this week, and your not superficial or judgmental but deep and caring, Monday, Sept. 9. You may register online for of a bag of processed potato choices. They recently held a well-behaved, leashed pets are CBS may be the place for you. CBS welcomes all, this class only at ameliaislandmen.cbsclass.org chips. Having fresh hummus or contest asking you to guess how welcome to join you. For more from those never having studied the Bible to the or contact Don Hill at 415-0035 or donwhill@ smoked salmon dip on hand for many recycled plastic water information, stop by the manage- most seasoned believers. comcast.net. an after-school snack rather than bottles they used last year to ment booth and ask for Judie. CBS is a nondenominational international The groups will meet for 30 weeks. a microwaved snack of imitation make their leggings, capris, Welcome to God’s House

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