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Wednesday, September 2, 2020 / 20 Pages, 2 Sections • fbnewsleader.com School begins, virus spreads Mosquito control JULIA ROBERTS News-Leader is ‘awesome’ job The Nassau County School Board received some sobering news last week: The Nassau County School District had, as of Aug. 27, 10 students and staff members test positive for the novel coronavi- for new scientist rus on at least one campus, setting off a chain reaction that swelled the number JULIA ROBERTS “I pick up our New Jersey light of the district’s quarantined students News-Leader traps,” Dunkelberger said. The 25 and staff to more than 150. traps, which are placed all over the Then, board members heard more Few people are lucky enough to island, are essentially jars with a light bad news during a budget workshop land their dream job straight out of to attract insects and a fan to pull them Monday: District officials expect lower college, but Anthony Dunkelberger into the jars, where they stick to a pad enrollment numbers could result in an did. Graduating from the University of in the bottom. He separates the mos- $8.7 million shortfall in funding from the North Florida in May with a bachelor’s quitoes from other insects and identi- state. degree in biology and a concentration fies them by species and sex. At the School Board’s Aug. 27 meet- in ecology and evolutionary biology, “Different species transmit differ- ing, Assistant Schools Superintendent he was hired June 1 as an entomolo- ent diseases,” he explained. “We send Mark Durham gave a report about mul- gist-biologist with the Amelia Island the species that transmit the Zika virus tiple incidents involving students and Mosquito Control District. or West Nile virus to a state lab.” He staff who have tested positive for the Keeping your barbecue or fam- said if large concentrations of mosqui- novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, which ily reunion free of mosquitoes is part toes are found, AIMC staff would fog causes a disease called COVID-19. He of the duties of AIMCD, along with an area to kill adult mosquitoes. would not elaborate on how many cam- reporting to state labs. AIMCD begins The information is also used to cre- puses were affected or which ones. each day with the previous day’s bug Durham said the coronavirus-related harvest. MOSQUITO Continued on 9A problems began even before the opening JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER of schools. Assistant Schools Superintendent Mark Durham gave a report to the “We did begin on (Aug. 24) with 15 Nassau County School Board on the positive cases of the novel corona- students and three staff members who virus detected so far in the district after being given permission to do were under quarantine based on expo- so by the Florida Department of Health. sure or positive cases that took place before school started,” Durham said. “Three of those have been released. Then, just a day later, yet another to be symptomatic during the Aug. 27 The others are still under quarantine coronavirus-related incident resulted investigation. and have various days of return. We are in 42 students and one staff member In one of the cases, the parent working with the health department to being quarantined, according to Durham. reported the positive test result to the release them when it’s their time.” Another investigation was started that district. Durham said the district usu- He said the district experienced its day, but Durham did not have details ally learns about a positive test result “first school-related COVID situation” to report to the board at the Thursday from these self-reports before hearing on Aug. 26. meeting. All the students who were from the Florida Department of Health “We investigated, and after the placed in quarantine will transition into because of delays in labs reporting investigation and doing the contact distance learning and stay connected to results to the department. tracing, we determined that we would their teachers and schools, he said. Durham said the district continues need to exclude 16 students and two As of Monday, the school district to work with the FDOH to implement staff members from school,” Durham reported a total of five positive casesin protocols meant to curb the spread of told School Board members. “When students and five positive cases in staff the virus. you do it under these circumstances, members, with an additional 141 stu- At the School Board’s budget work- it’s 14 days. We made the initial contact dents and two staff members in quar- shop on Aug. 31, Schools Superintendent with the parents to let them know that antine. Dr. Kathy Burns told the board the dis- their students would be quarantined. In response to reports of positive trict will lose millions of dollars due to The health department followed up the cases, the district immediately identifies decreases in enrollment in the district’s next day. That took place late in the day. close school contacts through contact schools. Myself and the principal made all the tracing and notifies parents individually. In February, enrollment for the JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER contacts and the health department fol- Durham said that in a case investi- 2020-21 school year was projected to Anthony Dunkelberger is an entomologist with a mission to pro- lowed up with all of these close contacts gated Aug. 26, the individual who tested be 12,260, and the revenue and expen- tect Amelia Island from the annoyance and disease associated with Thursday and told them what the quar- positive was asymptomatic, but a second mosquitoes. He began his career with the Amelia Island Mosquito antined involved.” individual who tested positive was found SCHOOL Continued on 5A Control District in June. Diversity and inclusion are priorities for McGahee JULIA ROBERTS slaves. Thomas and Sarah Delany came by rowboat among our own,” he said of his vision for the city. News-Leader with their 12 children to Old Town, according to “Downtown shouldn’t just be a tourist haven. The McGahee. The family became shrimp net makers, people who actually live here, who are from here, Wendall McGahee is an ambitious young man, a tradition that continued until the 1980s. can thrive within their own means. I remember citing governor or senator as an aspiration, along “My charge will be to make sure a more than being a kid, we went to the bank, we went to get with growing an “empire” of mortuaries and becom- decent level of quality of life is sustained here for all shoes where now there’s tourist shops. If we could ing a university president. McGahee is beginning residents so that family legacies can continue and find a way to establish a means of self-sufficiency this journey from his own back yard, Fernandina flourish for generations to come,” McGahee said. within our community, that would be great. That Beach, where he is running for the Group 3 seat on “I will bring young blood, fresh ideas, and a wealth comes from taking care of our citizens, making the Fernandina Beach City Commission. of hands-on experience to the city’s leadership. I sure they aren’t overpricing taxes, making sure McGahee lists diversity and inclusion as his top want the citizens of Fernandina Beach to know that they have a decent community they can afford to priorities, which begin, he says, with supporting I will pursue every possibility of making our home live in.” young people. a better place.” McGahee knows Fernandina Beach relies heav- “We don’t have community-based organiza- McGahee says that his family has a long tradi- ily on hospitality, an essential component of the tions to promote our youth,” he said. “I want to tion of education and public service. His own began local economy. He simply wants those who support work with the School Board to bring programs to when he was the student body president during the local economy to be able to live locally. the community to promote education, access, and his junior and senior high school years. He was “We are a community, we have to create a stability for young people. How do you have a com- voted ‘Most Likely to be President’ by his class at community that is a safe haven, economically and munity where you have nothing for the youth that’s Fernandina Beach High School. After graduating, socially. I want to ensure that, no matter where you education-based, recreational-based? We have to he earned a degree in philosophy and religion, with fall on the social spectrum, everybody is taken care get back to taking care of our young community. a minor in political science, from Florida A&M of,” he said. “When I talk about essential workers, We have prided ourselves on being a retirement and is set to graduate this year from Florida State I’m not just talking about emergency personnel. community, but no – we have young people here. College at Jacksonville with a degree in mortuary We are a tourist town. They are essential work- They are important too. We want to ensure that science. ers to our community. It is absolutely shameful they have been equipped, they have resources to While in college, McGahee got some experi- that you pride yourself on being a tourist haven become productive members of society.” ence in government by working in the student and we cannot sustain those who work in those A seventh-generation resident, he also believes senate and as an intern in the Florida House of industries. There is no sense in individuals who city government should reflect the people it rep- Representatives. work here having to live in the west side of the resents. In addition to being a manager in Student county or Georgia and have to spend half their “When you look at the City Commission now, Support Services at FSCJ, he is the lead represen- pay on gas to come to work. If you really want it, you see all older white males,” McGahee said. “We tative at Funerals by T.S. Warden in Fernandina if you care or are concerned, there is something don’t have an all white community. They are not Beach. McGahee said he has been working in that could be done.” originally from here. That, to me, says a lot. I think funeral homes since he was nine years old, when The city’s marina is another former cornerstone we need someone who is going to represent the he began washing cars and arranging flowers. It is of the economy that is an issue. As an enterprise general population. I believe it’s time for everybody a career path he loves. fund, is supposed to support itself but has not been to have a voice.” Among other goals, McGahee also wants to able to do so. McGahee says the city needs to The Delanies, McGahee’s ancestors on his help shape the community into one that is more take a hard look at the situation and determine the SUBMITTED mother’s side of the family, came to Fernandina self-sufficient. McGahee in 1865 from St. Marys, where they had been “We want to somehow find a way to thrive MCGAHEE Continued on 8A

INDEX Looking Back 25 Years Business – 4a Legal Notices – 8-9b Despite a request for a continu- Classified Ads – 10b Obituaries – 2a ance from Fernandina Beach com- Court Report – 9a Police Report – 9a missioners, a trial to evict develop- Editorial – 7a Puzzles – 5b ers from the city-owned marina Fishing/Tides – 3b Sports – 1b went on as scheduled. Aug. 30, 1995 News-Leader, 166th year. No. 71, Copyright, 2020

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OBITUARIES Weekly Update Herbert Gary Coleman Hadsock and Mike LaVigne; a daughter, Nicholl Bernath; three grandchildren, Emily, Ryan, and Hospice hosting online support Herbert Gary Coleman, 80, went home to be Jordan; a great-grandchild, Isabella; and several Road Closure with the Lord on Thursday, August 27, 2020. nieces and nephews. Community Hospice & Palliative Care will A stormwater crew is working on South He was born in Jacksonville, Fla. to the late He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine, be hosting online support sessions of Coffee Wolff Street this week, according to the city Herbert Ambrose Coleman and Mildred Cornelia in 2003. and Conversation for bereavement education of Fernandina Beach. Joyner Coleman. Eternity Funeral Homes & Cremations – Nassau and support on each Friday in September. The road will be closed to through traffic Gary, as he was known by all, worked for the These sessions will meet Sept. 4, 11, 18, between Florida and Belvedere avenues railroad for 46 years. He was hired by Seaboard and 25 to discuss various related topics. Lois Belle Scott from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the rest of the Railroad in 1957 and continued his career with Participants will be able to connect with oth- week. The road will be opened after the Amtrak until his retirement in 2003. Lois Belle Scott, 88, passed away Saturday, ers, learn more about grief, and discuss any work is complete each day, according to a Gary loved serving and worshiping his Lord and August 29, 2020 at Community Hospice & Palliative issues related to the weekly topic. Social isola- message from the city. Savior, Jesus Christ. He also enjoyed traveling, Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina tion is difficult in the best of circumstances, fishing, woodworking, and spending time with his Beach, Fla. but even worse when grieving. Sessions will family. She was born in Blackrock to be held once a week with a limited number of County may now contact NassauTRANSIT He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Iris Elaine the late Clarence Mott and Leona attendees. Attend once or as often as you’d and schedule same-day, door-to-door ser- Higginbotham Coleman; his daughter, Kimberly Freeman Mott. like. Contact Community Hospice to register vice, depending on available resources. Shumate (Robby); his son, David Coleman (Donna); A lifelong resident of the area, and you will sent easy-to-follow instructions on NassauTRANSIT’s Paratransit Program pro- a granddaughter, Allison Coleman; grandsons, Mark Mrs. Scott was a member of and how to connect to the meeting through video vides transit services for the elderly, disabled, Shumate, Jonathan Coleman, and Thomas Shumate; worked for many years as a secre- chat or phone. economically disadvantaged, children at risk his brother, James M. Coleman Sr. (Kay); and his tary at Blackrock Baptist Church. For information or to register, contact (904) and individuals who have no other means brothers and sisters-in-law, Ralph and Betty Jo She was a devoted wife and mother 407-6464 or engagement@communityhos- of transportation. If you would like to regis- Higginbotham, Paul and Sandra Higginbotham, of two children and helped her husband, E. Owen pice.com. ter for the program, visit nassautransit.org/ Ginger Higginbotham, and Aleta Plank. He also Scott, with his logging and timber company, E.O. transportation-programs. To schedule a ride, leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. Scott Timber Company. Legion hosting blood drive at market call 261-0700. Funeral services were at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Mrs. Scott was very involved with her church American Legion Post 54 will sponsor a September 1, 2020 at Blackrock Baptist Church. and enjoyed reading her bible, gardening, and bird blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Unbiased help with Medicare His family received friends from 3 p.m. until the watching. She kept several bird feeders in her yard. Sept. 5, at the Fernandina Beach farmers mar- Medicare can be a confusing subject, hour of the service at the church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in ket. All donors will receive a free OneBlood but it doesn’t have to be. The University of Memorial contributions may be made in Gary’s death by her husband, E. Owen Scott, who passed mask and a $10 e-gift card plus a wellness Florida/IFAS is proviing free MEDICARE name to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida away in 2009; her daughter, Cynthia Scott; sib- checkup. Free COVID-19 antibody testing will consultations via telephone. Whether you will at 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 lings, Glenn Mott, Joel Mott, Charlie Mott, Lillian be provided for all successful donors. Make an be new to Medicare and need to enroll (per- or the Blackrock Church Building Fund at 96362 Daugherty, and Myrtle Turner. appointment online at oneblooddonor.org and haps because you have lost your employee Blackrock Road, Yulee, FL 32097. She leaves behind her son, Buck Scott and his use sponsor code “36191.” Call 261-7900 with health insurance) or are seeking information Please share your memories and condolences wife, Jennifer Brown Scott, of Fernandina Beach, any questions. on changes you can make to your current at www.oxleyheard.com. Fla.; grandchildren, Ashley Scott, Jason Scott, Cord coverage, this is your chance to receive Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Lovitt, Jesse Lovitt, and Jenna Lovitt; great-grand- Second session on vaping on Sept. 10 knowledgeable, unbiased assistance with your children, Bryce Adams, Jasper Brown, and Joseph The myths and facts about vaping will be choices. Appointments can be scheduled by Parnell Hadsock Brown; and her sisters and brothers-in-law, Joan the topic of the next Community Conversation, calling Meg McAlpine with the University of (Pete) Jones, Nancy (James) Williams, and Randy sponsored by Starting Point Behavioral Florida, Nassau County Extension Service Parnell Hadsock, 86, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed (Cristy) Scott, as well as several nieces, nephews, Healthcare. “Vaping: Out of the Cloud, A (904) 570-5713. into Heaven on Monday, August 10, 2020. and extended family members. Vaping Epidemic” will be offered in a second A celebration of life Service Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, virtual session at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. Starting Point providing services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 1, 2020 from the graveside in Chester 10. Jennifer Emmons and Julie Collins from Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare September 11, 2020 at the Bosque Cemetery with Reverend Frank Camarotti and CivCom/Tobacco Free Nassau will be the remains is scheduling online telehealth ses- Bello Cemetery. Words of love and Reverend Pete Jones. Her family received friends guest speakers. For more information or sions for all medication management, indi- affirmation will be given in honor from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday evening, August 31, 2020 to register for the session, visit https://bit. vidual and group therapy services. Current of an amazing father, grandfather, at Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors. ly/3iJ9b5r. patients are being contacted by their thera- son, and friend. Please share your memories and condolences pist, case manager, or support staff member Parnell was born January 10, at www.oxleyheard.com. OneBlood calls for plasma donations to begin using Zoom for appointments. If a 1934 in Douglas, Ga. to Jessie and Stella Hadsock. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors As coronavirus cases surge, OneBlood patient has an appointment scheduled but He was a proud Marine who served his country in says the need for convalescent plasma is has not yet been contacted, call 225-8280 the Korean War. Upon returning to America, he reaching extraordinary levels. to speak with a registration clerk. For any- joined the Merchant Marine, where he spent 24 DEATH NOTICE “OneBlood is experiencing more than a one experiencing a mental health crisis, a years until retiring. He then started his own suc- 500% increase in hospital orders for COVID- counselor is available 24/7. For children or cessful paint business. He loved sharing his wisdom Dorothy Jones Harrison, 77, of Fernandina 19 convalescent plasma. We are urging peo- adolescents, call 580-0529. For adults, call and experience from life with all – from humble Beach, Fla., passed away Thursday, August 27, ple who have recovered from the coronavirus 206-1756. beginnings to serving his country to spending time 2020. Her family is planning a service for a later to step forward and donate their plasma, they with his family. date. are urgently needed,” Susan Forbes, senior Free ElderSource HelpLine Parnell is survived by his two sons, Robert Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors vice president of corporate communications Seniors, disabled adults, and their care- for OneBlood, said in a news release. givers can get free, live help from trained Plasma can be donated every 28 days. customer service specialists and information People who have recovered from the about local programs and services through B&B coronavirus are urged to visit www.one- ElderSource’s HelpLine. Monuments blood.org to see if they meet the eligibility ElderSource specialists are trained to MEMORIALS Donna Byrd requirements to be a convalescent plasma listen to callers’ concerns and to help them • Monument Cleaning, Raising, donor. Appointments are required. access local agencies, services and pro- Engraving and Bronze Refinishing (904) 277-2742 904-261-8783 474418 S.R. 200 • State Licensed In addition to meeting all FDA donor eligi- grams, according to Linda Levin, CEO of bility to be a blood donor, COVID-19 conva- ElderSource, a local nonprofit organization lescent plasma donors must have complete designated by the state as the Area Agency resolution of symptoms at least 14 days prior on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center for Northeast Florida. The agency The food pantry needs to donation and provide one of the following: donations of non-perishable • Provide prior diagnosis of COVID-19 doc- provides information and referral resources for food items all year round. For more information, umented by a laboratory test or a letter from a caregivers and seniors in Northeast Florida.

NLPSA Call: 261-7000 hospital confirming a COVID-19 diagnosis; ElderSource HelpLine counselors work with 1303 Jasmine St., Ste. 101 Fernandina Beach, FL • or, provide a positive serological test for callers to explain what resources are avail- SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. able and to help them enroll in the programs OneBlood is also testing all blood dona- for which they are eligible. The service is part tions for the COVID-19 antibody. The anti- of the federal Aging and Disability Resource body test is authorized by the Food and Drug Centers program, which addresses the Administration (FDA) and will indicate if the frustrations many older adults, people with City Scoop donor’s immune system has produced anti- disabilities, and family members experience bodies to the virus, regardless of whether they when trying to learn about and access service ever showed symptoms. Donors will be able to programs and support. An additional program City offices will be closed Monday, see their results approximately two to five days that ElderSource offers helps area seniors after donating by logging into their donor portal understand their Medicare benefits that cover at www.oneblood.org. Donors who test posi- expenses due to COVID-19 testing and ill- September 7, in observance of Labor Day. tive for the antibody will be eligible to become ness. The HelpLine assistance is available to COVID-19 convalescent plasma donors. persons of all income levels in Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns and Volusia Maritime Museum open again counties. Specialists are available Monday If you are interested in maritime history, through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The HelpLine We appreciate our employees! shipwrecks, pirates, or French and Spanish number is 1-888-242-4464. treasure fleets, make sure you visit the Maritime Museum of Amelia Island, 115 S. Items needed for homeless center 2nd St., Fernandina Beach. 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NL Wednesday 09.02.20.indd 2 9/1/20 7:03 PM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 NEWS News-Leader 3A Get involved in land conservation program

North Florida Land Trust Land Protection Director Marc Hudson speaks to the citizens at one of the Conservation Land Acquisition and Management Program – CLAM – presentations. Thank You nassau CounTY VoTers

NASSAU COUNTY This map displays a final ranking of the natural resources within Nassau County, weighted according to the combined public and subject matter expert’s input. While 100 points were possible, the highest achieved score was 80 points for any given resource. 80 points is represented in red, 0 points as blue, and 40 points as yellow with scores in between represented on the spectrum between those colors, according to the county’s website. Areas that are already set aside for conservation are shown in green. All scores are provisional. Further review of scores will be done by staff after properties are nominated for environmental, legal and management conditions. No scores or property rankings will be finalized until after the public input process and committee review of those scores.

On Aug. 15, two presentations documents associated with the Supervisor were held regarding the Nassau program. Professional County Conservation Land The Conservation Land of Elections - Elect Acquisition and Management Acquisition and Management Gunsmithing Program, according to a news Plan will be presented to the release from the county. Nassau County Board of County Approximately a dozen residents Commissioners for consideration attended each presentation as and/or approval before the end of Public Office is Marc Hudson with the North the calendar year, according to Florida Land Trust provided the release. a Public Trust! information on the design of the Contact the Department program. of Planning & Economic Jordan Miller The presentations were bro- Opportunity at (904) 530-6300 ken up into two parts. The first for more information. 904-760-2667 part described the creation of the CLAM Committee. The committee will consist of five members selected by the public whose role will be to review and prioritize properties for conservation lands acquisition, oversee acquisitions, and ensure that the properties Largest are managed sustainably and with BEDDING appropriate recreational opportu- MSRP nities for the public. Members of 50% OFFon ALL the public will be able to nominate SELECTION lands to be considered for conservation and provide public com- BEDROOMS, DINING ROOMS ment on each part of the process. & ACCENTS THE IN SOUTH During the second part of the presentations, Hudson described the CLAM Resource Ranking starting at Tool the county will use to QUEEN assess, rank and compare differ- Mattresses ent conservation properties. The tool was developed by environ- LABOR DAYSALE $199 mental and planning professionals along with more than 300 Nassau 50%MSRP OFF County citizens. 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There is this kind of feeling many island residents have that going over the Thomas J. Shave Jr. Bridge for anything almost feels like a hassle. People off the island might say it’s because we’re all lazy and stuck on island time, but I believe it’s because we have everything we need here, especially when it comes to shopping. Part of what makes the island so special and unique is the locally owned retail shops. For every holiday, birthday, anniversary, or for when I just want to buy myself something nice, the first place I go is downtown. One of the most loved shops in downtown Fernandina is Twisted Sisters. Twisted Sisters is a ladies boutique owned by Kim Holwell, who brought her French market- style shop to Fernandina Beach around 12 years ago and has cemented herself and her shop as a local favorite. The busiest time of the year for Holwell comes every spring as she prepares the shop for spring break and Amelia Island’s famous Shrimp Festival. “You order heavy,” she said, “My spring orders are normally massive. My backroom is so full you can hardly move back there.” All of these orders started DILLON BASSE/SPECIAL coming in this year just as Kim Holwell, left, says using online technology and ensuring customers feel safe have helped her business weather the challenges of the coronarvirus Holwell started hearing talk of pandemic. “The biggest thing I heard from customers was ‘thank you for opening back up’ and ‘thank you for doing it responsibly,’” said Holwell. a shutdown due to the coronavirus. Soon, bars and restaurants started closing and – sure enough ed to try and take her business “Nobody was outside or on the you for doing it responsibly,’” “We can’t do business today is ‘what if – as isolated as I felt – Holwell received the notice that online. This was brand new to street, so the girls would come in Holwell said. like we did it yesterday,” she during COVID – what if I came her store was next. The most dis- Holwell. She had done just fine and we’d turn on the lights. Then One of the biggest questions said. “I don’t believe we even back out from COVID and all tressing news came just weeks without an online store, but the we’d throw them up on Facebook the storeowner had to answer know what the new normal is these businesses weren’t here?’” later when she found out that the pandemic showed her that was and just sold from that.” was how she was going to reg- going to look like yet.” It’s a scary thought, but she’s Shrimp Fest wouldn’t take place no longer an option. When Twisted Sisters was ulate dressing rooms. One of Howell’s advice for other right. The small businesses of as well. “I’m old school,” said Holwell, finally allowed to reopen, they the main reasons people go out small businesses and retail this town are owned by people “Probably other than Florida- “If I were in my 20s or 30s, I started with a soft opening. They to shop for clothes rather than shops is to be flexible and to not who live here. I was able to talk Georgia weekend, it’s the biggest probably would’ve gone online a had limited hours, only took order online is to physically try be naive. She emphasized how to Holwell because her daughter weekend that I have for my busi- long time ago. COVID taught me credit cards or checks, enforced on the outfit before purchasing it. essential it is to get online even is best friends and goes to school ness,” said Holwell, “It’s right a lesson, though, and I realized I social distancing, and required Holwell is now letting people try if you aren’t young or technically with my younger sister. These there in spring. Everyone is look- needed to change.” everyone who entered to wear a on clothes. Once a customer is savvy. people truly want what’s best ing for their summer wardrobe. Holwell had Facebook and mask. Holwell bought every kind finished using the dressing room, Lastly, Holwell explained why for the community, and without People are buying beach houses Instagram pages but believes she of Clorox wipe she could find or Holwell wipes down the entire buying from small businesses is them, our island just wouldn’t be and moving down so I sell the wasn’t utilizing them the way she “hoard,” as she said, and started room, top to bottom. so important and why, especially the same. home decor. It was just devas- needed to be. Once her store had wiping down everything they She is not letting anyone in Fernandina Beach, people Editor’s note: Dillon Basse tating.” to close, she started using social possibly could in the store. return clothing because once it should support them. grew up on Amelia Island and Holwell was freaked out. With media as often as possible. “The biggest thing I heard leaves the store, she has no con- “We pay the taxes that go recently graduated from the an overflow of spring orders and “One day, we had our own from customers was ‘thank you trol over who or what the clothes back into the city,” she said, University of Florida with a degree no place to sell them, she decid- live fashion show,” said Holwell. for opening back up’ and ‘thank touch. “What people need to think about in communications.

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE AMELIA WALK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Amelia Walk Community Development District (“District”) is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. where the Board may consider any business that may properly come before it (“Meeting”). Baptist Nassau earns The meeting is anticipated to be conducted remotely, pursuant to Zoom communications media technology and/or by telephone pursuant to Executive Orders 20-52, 20-69 and 20-193 issued by Governor DeSantis including any extensions or supplements thereof, and pursuant to Section 120.54(5)(b)2., Florida Statutes. In the event that conditions allow the meeting to be held in person, the Board will meet at the Amelia Walk Amenity Center, 85287 Majestic Walk Boulevard, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034. stroke treatment award While it is anticipated to be necessary to hold the above referenced Meeting utilizing Zoom communications media technology due to the current COVID-19 public health emergency, the District fully The American Heart encourages public participation in a safe and efficient manner. Toward that end, anyone wishing to Association and American Stroke participate in the meeting should refer to the District’s website, www.AmeliaWalkCDD.com or contact Association have named Baptist the office of the District Manager, c/o Governmental Management Services, LLC at (904) 940-5850 or Medical Center Nassau a Silver [email protected] to obtain access information. Additionally, participants are strongly encouraged Plus hospital, according to a news to submit questions and comments to the District Manager at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting release. The award acknowledg- at (904) 940-5850 or [email protected] to facilitate the Board’s consideration of such questions and comments during the Meeting. es Baptist Nassau’s commitment The Meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of to providing state-of-the-art Florida law for community development districts. An electronic copy of the agenda for this meeting stroke treatment according to may be obtained from the District Manager, 475 West Town Place, Suite 114, St. Augustine, Florida nationally recognized, research- “Get With The Guidelines” Center South were also recog- 32092 (and phone (904) 940-5850) and is expected to also be available on the District’s website at based guidelines. program for one year. To earn nized by the AHA and the ASA www.AmeliaWalkCDD.com. The Meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified When it comes to a stroke, the award, hospitals must treat for their dedication to ensuring on the record at such Meeting. There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors will participate every second counts. According patients with 85% or higher com- excellence in stroke care for all by telephone. to the AHA, a typical patient pliance to standard levels of care patients, receiving Silver-level Any person requiring special accommodations at the Meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the Meeting. loses around 2 million neurons as outlined by the AHA. and Gold-level awards. Baptist If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or each minute after suffering a “We are committed to provid- Medical Center Jacksonville 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office. stroke until treatment. Improved ing the highest quality clinical received a Stroke Gold Plus Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter con- patient outcomes are directly care in the Nassau community for Honor Roll Elite with Advanced sidered at the Meeting is advised that person will need a record of proceedings and that accordingly, the linked to how quickly a patient our stroke patients. This Silver Therapy Achievement Award. person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony receives care after experiencing rating validates the outstanding For more information on diag- and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. stroke symptoms. work and dedication by our team nostics, care and door-to-treat- If you are unable to participate by telephone or by Zoom, please contact the District Manager’s office Silver level status is awarded members,” hospital President Ed ment response times for stroke, at (904) 940-5850 or [email protected] for further accommodations. to hospitals that display high lev- Hubel said in the release. visit Baptist Health’s Stroke and Daniel Laughlin els of success following bench- Baptist Medical Center Cerebrovascular Center page at District Manager marks outlined by the AHA’s Beaches and Baptist Medical baptistjax.com.

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The district has applied for will not change, Burns said in will operate at 50% capacity, has relocated to SCHOOL Continued from 1A funds through the CARES Act, the workshop held Monday. She with unavailable seats marked. ditures in the district’s budget but Burns said the district has indicated amendments could be Spectators cannot go onto fields reflect that number. spent more out of its reserves made throughout the school year or courts after games and must As of Thursday, Aug. 27, than it will recover through those to the budget after it’s approved. leave facilities immediately after enrollment was down 8.94% to funds. Burns also said the district an event ends. Concession work- 11,492, creating a loss of 1,128 Lacambra told the News- has a two-phase plan to address ers will wear masks. students. Multiplied by $7,775 – Leader the district was invited the shortfall. Phase 1 could the amount the district receives to apply for three grants. Those reduce the number of teachers per student from the state – grants are reimbursable, mean- in the district. Burns said she will the loss will be approximately ing the district will have to meet with principals and school $8,770,220. spend the money first and then leaders to determine how to go “This is a significant num- be reimbursed by the Florida about those cuts. Phase 2 could ber,” Burns said. “This is not a Department of Education. Two result in additional personnel number we are going to recover of those grants – $1,385,205 cuts if the first phase doesn’t bal- from. This is not a number that from the Elementary and ance the district’s budget. Any 463392 East State Road 200, just requires us to make a few Secondary School Emergency reductions in district personnel changes and we can recoup this Relief Fund and $127,885 from will be brought to the School $8.7 million.” the Governor’s Emergency Board for approval when it Yulee FL, 32097 Burns said the district is try- Relief Fund – have already been approves the budget at the Sept. ing to locate the students who did awarded to the district. 10 meeting. 904-491-1345 not come to school this year but A third grant for coronavirus Also at the Thursday meet- does not yet have definite infor- prevention and response would ing, Burns said athletic events in mation. The district gave parents provide the district $123,264 to the district will begin Sept. 4 with Patients can call (904) 491-1345 three options for student atten- pay for sanitation and cleaning if protocols in place. All spectators to schedule appointments dance this year – brick-and-mor- it receives the award. must wear a facemask when tar classrooms, distance learning The School Board is set to walking in a facility and when or request records. where students are connected to approve a budget on Sept. 10. social distancing is not possible. their assigned classroom live via The budget presented that night School gyms and stadiums the internet, or Nassau Virtual, a completely online system with teachers provided by the North East Florida Education Consortium. Burns noted the district receives very little funding – “a few hundred dollars” – for stu- Happy Birthday dents using Nassau Virtual. Some of the loss of students could be due to the fact that students in Florida are not legally required to begin school until they are six years old, Burns said. That could explain why the schools that have the larg- Jean est drops in enrollment are elementary schools – Southside, 19.44%; Emma Love Hardee, 12.36%; and Wildlight, 16.11%. u Coming September 2020 u Meals Included The financial impact of those u Limited Space u Educational Curriculum Urich! numbers is more than $1 million u Ages 1 to 4 years u Competitive Rates each for Southside and Wildlight u Open 6:00 am to 5:00 pm Mon-Fri u Outdoor Playground alone. u u Homeschooling numbers are Safe & clean Facility Loving & Caring Staff also up, Burns said. I Wish I Could Turn Back The school district is Accepting applications for Registration on required by the state to main- August 18th, 20th, 25th, and 27th from 12:00pm-3:00pm The Hands Of Time. tain 3% reserves in its budget. Online applications at: www.littlelambschildcarecenter.com Business Services Executive I Would Have Found You Sooner Director Chris Lacambra said 96382 Mt. Zion Loop, Yulee FL 32097 So I Could Have Loved You Longer that the reserves account is Bishop Thomas Coleman, CEO down $300,000 to 2.6% due to Laurie Holmes, Director Have The Best Birthday Ever! expenses related to guidelines u for dealing with the pandemic, 904-229-9064 [email protected] Brent another cost that will have to be LIC#C04NA0074 addressed. Under New Ownership

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*Please verify fee and processing 3me upon arrival to the tes3ng site loca3on. If you are waiting to be tested or waiting for test results, consider yourself as infected and self-isolate until you receive your results. . For a consultation with a triage nurse please call: 904-875-6116 and leave a voicemail message and a nurse will call you back. POLITICAL BRIEFS Crowe new county planning director Trump boat parade Labor Day Thad Crowe is now the direc- Assistant Director Feinberg had American Institute of Certified Several Nassau County which is the end of the tor of Planning & Economic taken the interim reins in March Planners. neighbors have planned a boat parade route. Opportunity for Nassau County, after Adrienne Burke left to join Crowe’s work experience parade in support of President Boaters are encouraged to according to a news release. the Miami-Dade County govern- includes 33 years of public and Donald Trump for Labor Day, decorate their boats in support Crowe was hired by Nassau ment. private sector planning positions Sept. 7, and have put out the of the president so that they County in May 2020 as a senior Crowe’s education includes a throughout North Florida and call for fellow boaters who also can be seen as they pass points planner and was asked to serve bachelor’s degree in geography South Georgia. He has extensive support the president to join along the shore, said Bayliss, as the interim director of the from the University of Georgia experience in the development them, according to an email who added that anyone inter- & and Economic Opportunity and a master’s degree in urban of zoning codes and comprehen- from Vickie Bayliss, one of the ested in participating simply Department in July 2020 after planning from Georgia Tech. sive plans, pedestrian and bicycle event organizers. needs to show up at the Dee Valerie Feinberg resigned. He holds certification from the paths, development review, and Boaters should meet at noon Dee Bartels boat ramp the day historic preservation. He is the that day at the Dee Dee Bartels of the event. However, she can recipient of multiple awards Public Boat Ramp. be contacted at (904) 556-6878 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING including the George W. Simons The parade will cruise for questions and more infor- CITY COMMISSION Jr. Memorial Award for lifetime south in the Amelia River mation. achievement, received from the past the Fernandina Harbor Participating boaters should CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH Florida Planning and Zoning Crowe Marina to the bridge at the monitor VHF channel 68 before NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing is sched- Association in 2013. Down Under Restaurant, and during the event. uled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 6:00 PM in the City “We are happy that Thad Commission Chambers, 204 Ash Street Fernandina Beach, has accepted this position. Even the position and I am certain Florida to consider the following application: though Thad has only been with he has the skills needed to lead City Commission candidates forum us a short time, he has become the Planning Department effec- Concerned Friends of but conducts the Candidates ORDINANCE 2020-29 a valuable member of our team. tively,” County Manager and Fernandina will present a City Forum so that the citizens AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE His knowledge and experience Attorney Mike Mullin said in Commission candidates forum of Fernandina Beach can CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING made him a great candidate for the release. at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at understand the individual can- CHAPTER 22, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, City Hall in Fernandina Beach, didate’s positions and can cast BY AMENDING SECTION 22-29 PERMITS; PROVIDING according to a news release. their vote accordingly,” the FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE All seven candidates running release says. “This will be a DATE. THE SCHOOL BOARD for the City Commission in the unique chance before the Nov. OF NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA 2020 election are expected to 3rd election to hear directly Interested parties may appear at said hearing and be be in attendance. from the seven candidates run- heard as to the advisability of any action, which may be NOTICE OF INTENT TO REVISE Seating for the forum will be ning for city office and to learn considered. 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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COMMISSION CITY COMMISSION CITY COMMISSION CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing is sched- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing is sched- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing is scheduled for in the City uled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 6:00 PM in the City uled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 6:00 PM in the City Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 6:00 PM Commission Chambers, 204 Ash Street Fernandina Beach, Commission Chambers, 204 Ash Street Fernandina Beach, Commission Chambers, 204 Ash Street Fernandina Beach, Florida to consider the following application: Florida to consider the following application: Florida to consider the following application: ORDINANCE 2020-27 ORDINANCE 2020-28 ORDINANCE 2020-31 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH, CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING AN AMENDED PAY AND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A SECTION TO AND AMENDING FEES FOR THE AIRPORT, BUILDING, CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021, BE NUMBERED 2-2 ENUMERATING PROCEDURES FOR BUSINESS/CODE ENFORCEMENT, CEMETERY, CITY CLERK’S OFFICE, CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE, FIRE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 120 OF THE CITY CHARTER DECLARATION OF LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AND EMERGENCY POWERS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; BY GOLF COURSE, MARINA, PARKS AND RECREATION, AND SECTION 62-247 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PLANNING, POLICE, SANITATION, STORMWATER, OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ADDING A SECTION TO BE NUMBERED 2-3 PROVIDING FOR TERMINATION OF A LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY; STREETS, WASTEWATER, WATER, AND IMPACT FEES, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. EXCLUDING WATER AND SEWER IMPACT FEES FOR PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR FY 2020/2021; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND Interested parties may appear at said hearing and be AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. heard as to the advisability of any action, which may be Interested parties may appear at said hearing and be Interested parties may appear at said hearing and be considered. Any persons with disabilities requiring accom- heard as to the advisability of any action, which may be modations in order to participate in this program or activity heard as to the advisability of any action, which may be considered. Any persons with disabilities requiring accom- considered. Any persons with disabilities requiring accom- should contact 310-3115, TTY/TDD 711 or through the Flori- modations in order to participate in this program or ac- modations in order to participate in this program or activity da Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 at least 24 hours in ad- tivity should contact 310-3115, TTY/TDD 711 or through the should contact 310-3115, TTY/TDD 711 or through the Flori- vance to request such accommodation. Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 at least 24 hours in da Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 at least 24 hours in ad- advance to request such accommodation. IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE vance to request such accommodation. BY THE BOARD/COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE CONSIDERED AT SUCH HEARING, S/HE WILL NEED TO ENSURE BY THE BOARD/COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MAT- BY THE BOARD/COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER TER CONSIDERED AT SUCH HEARING, S/HE WILL NEED TO THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, CONSIDERED AT SUCH HEARING, S/HE WILL NEED TO ENSURE ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. For information, please contact the Staff of the City Clerk’s For information, please contact the Staff of the City Clerk’s For information, please contact the Staff of the City Clerk’s Office, 204 Ash Street, between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 Office, 204 Ash Street, between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 Office, 204 Ash Street, between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, (904) 310-3115. PM, Monday through Friday, (904) 310-3115. PM, Monday through Friday, (904) 310-3115.

NL Wednesday 09.02.20.indd 6 9/1/20 5:51 PM Wednesday, September 2, 2020 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- Focus on positives ties – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and profitable community-oriented newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of o finally, we are almost there. with both domestic professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, quality and hard work. The conventions, which and international Foy R. Maloy, Publisher Peg Davis, Editor exceeded my expectations, are issues, includ- Angeline Mudd, Business Office Manager Michael Miller, Copy Editor F l o r i d a ’ s O l d e s t W e e k l y over. On one side is the incum- ing serving on the Robert Fiege, Production Director Beth Jones, Sports Editor S N e w s p a p e r E s t a b l i s h e d i n 1854 bent Donald Trump who, in 2016, most Foreign Relations people thought could never get elect- Committee. ed. Still loved by his base and support- 2. Will focus The views expressed by the colum- Editorial Board nists and letter writers on this page ed by the rest of the Republican Party, on improving rela- Foy R. Maloy – [email protected] ~ Peg Davis – [email protected] are their own and do not necessarily he was a major underdog who achieved tions with our allies reflect the views of the newspaper, its Tom Wood Dink NeSmith the impossible. On the other side is Joe including NATO and owners or employees. Chairman President Biden, who, after running for president COACH’S the Trans-Pacific for the last 25 years, has been nomi- CORNER Partnership coun- nated by Democratic Party. Unlike tries that will give Trump, Biden doesn’t have a wildly us more leverage enthusiastic base but is very well liked, Howard with China and VOICE OF THE PEOPLE trusted, and appreciated by almost all Pines Russia. sides of the Democratic Party. He is 3. As part of the also supported by some independents, Obama administration, despite con- A dangerous mess last year and 120 on Amelia Bluff, he told me people must former Republican leaders, and former gressional opposition, helped generate not have objected to the 32% millage increase they passed Republican members of Congress who the longest job creation period since Regardless of whom you support and/or plan to vote for, last year. This is Chip Ross’ and the city manager’s logic. If believe his election is necessary to World War II. you should be scared, disheartened and angry about how this we don’t stand in the 90 degree heat and wait to speak at a bring a divided America back together. 4. As part of the Obama administra- pandemic is affecting all of us. meeting, if we don’t protest, then we agree – go ahead and Since I keep hearing and reading what tion, helped save the economy from First, let me explain where this perspective is coming raise taxes. Not. is so hateful about Donald Trump mini-depression of 2008 by coordinat- from. I am neither a Democrat nor a Republican. My voter This year, we wrote to the commissioners, we spoke and Joe Biden, I thought it might be ing with Ben Bernanke, Republican registration card says “No Party Affiliation” and my vot- to the commissioners, we wrote to the paper, we lit up interesting to outline, as friends have chair of the Federal Reserve, to create ing record reflects that. A friend suggested to me “don’t social media, we activated the Common Sense Fernandina shared, the positive reasons why they a fiscal stimulus package to revive the listen to his (Trump) words but look at what he has done.” Beach team to stand outside at a City Commission meeting will vote for one or the other. Whether economy. Unfortunately, my background has “trained” me to be fact where the millage rate was preliminarily set. Three com- you believe the reasons outlined below 5. Will be very supportive of cli- based and to look at both. missioners (Miller, Chapman, Ross) voted for the “adjust- are true, accurate, or even positive, I mate change which, while an immedi- The handling of COVID-19 has become both politi- ed” millage rate that is the highest they could go with just was surprised at how impressive they ate issue, will also be important for cal and dangerous. What scares me and should have you their three votes. This was a hollow victory after realizing appear. America’s future. all concerned is how the administration is rejecting and/ the city manager plans to use reserves to maintain higher 6. Played a major role in passing or ignoring scientists, strong arming the FDA, CDC, and spending. Donald Trump – the positives the Affordable Care Act and has prom- medical experts, thus having a direct impact on our health Make no mistake this is still a tax increase. Common 1. Optimistic leader who kept, or at ised to improve rather than eliminate and welfare. EVERY medical expert including the FDA and Sense Fernandina Beach has advocated for our City least works hard to keep, his promises. Obamacare. CDC have strongly advised to increase testing, NOT slow it Commission to vote for the rollback rate. They can STILL 2. Focuses on the economy over all 7. Will try to work with Republicans down but now we are faced with Trump getting his untrained do this, but Chip Ross, Phil Chapdman, and Johnny Miller other issues. Brought about important to develop a compromise regarding uneducated way. Although Trump considers himself “a sta- are blocking that effort. tax cuts, especially for corporations immigration reform. ble genius” (tweeted on Jan. 9, 2018 and July 12, 2019), he Even with this adjusted rollback rate, they STILL are (35% to 21%) that made U.S. corpora- 8. Is well respected by most has absolutely no scientific or medical training. On June retaining much of the spending plan by pulling money out of tions more competitive internationally. minorities and their leaders and is 18, Trump began his campaign to “slow down” testing by the city emergency reserves. Seriously? With a COVID-19 His tax and regulation cuts reduced seen as someone who will work hard stating “I personally think testing is overrate … more tests economic downturn, with a $15 million marina debt, they unemployment to its lowest level, even to protect minorities, improve their means more confirmed … in many ways it makes us look are pulling money out of the reserves to hire more people, for minorities, before the pandemic. education and economic opportunities bad.” On June 21, Trump stated “slow the testing down”, provide salary increases, buy more vehicles, and fund nones- 3. Working hard to get past the while rejecting socialism and Medicare the same day that 8 states reported the highest ever single sential projects. The plan is to finance the marina debacle, pandemic while trying to keep the for all. day count (which unfortunately continued to increase.). On so they will not need to use reserves to cover that. Not a economy and schools open. Focuses, at 9. His excellent track record of get- April 24, at a White House briefing, he contradicted his health good idea. all costs, on finding a cure (vaccine). ting along with the Obamas strength- experts, (putting Dr. Birx on the spot to disagree) regarding If you are upset about this process, show up at City Hall 4. Focuses on withdrawing from all ened his reputation as a good team his suggestion about injecting with light or disinfectants as at 5 p.m. on Sept. 8, the first budget hearing. We need to foreign entanglements and will with- player who works very well with other a treatment and subsequently he banned those who either show up. Otherwise, they just assume we all agree with draw troops wherever possible. Most leaders. corrected him or did not agree with him. On May 11th when the plan: increasing taxes and using reserves. They will be supportive president of Israel since 10. Believes policing should be asked about Dr. Fauci’s advice to “ramp up not only the emboldened to continue with more bad decisions on taxes, Truman and has worked effectively to improved and perhaps changed, but not number of tests but the capacity to actually perform them” marina upgrades, hiring consultants, growing the staff to rebuild our military. defunded. Trump said, “I don’t agree with him.” To further explain unsustainable levels, and more. Write to your commissioners 5. Believes America has been taken From what I have seen and his displeasure with Dr. Fauci, after trying to fire Dr. Fauci – especially the three who are insisting on the tax increase. advantage of by other countries includ- heard, the Trump base and the Biden (Tweet: “time to FireFauci”) who continues to be at odds Jack Knocke ing its allies (NATO) and is driven to Democrats are not changing their with him, on July 28 Trump stated “he’s (Fauci) got this high Common Sense Fernandina Beach evening the score by forcing allies to views regardless of facts or opinions. approval rating, so why don’t I … ” At another White House pay their fair share. However, the conventions did a good briefing Trump stopped Fauci from weighing in on the use of 6. Believes past presidents have job of highlighting how both parties can Hydroxychloroquine. On Aug. 24, Trump accused the FDA Coronavirus-related lawsuits made many bad agreements (Iran, go against popular opinion and expand for slowing down approval(s) for “political reasons” … trying I’ve been a small business owner for as long as I can NAFTA) and will leave these agree- their reach. to make him look bad before the election. Finally, on Aug. 26, remember. In all those years, I have never seen anything ments if he cannot successfully rene- The key to who will win comes he has “convinced” the CDC to change its opinion regard- close to the level of devastation within the small business gotiate them as he did with NAFTA. down to who actually shows up to vote ing testing. Now the CDC states, “If you have been in close community that I’m seeing right now. I believe the pan- 7. Focuses on stopping illegal immi- and who Republican moderates and contact … but do not have symptoms you do not need a test.” demic-led economic destruction is something many small gration by any means possible and is independents think will be best for Based on Trump’s words and behavior, it has become businesses will never be able to recover from. pushing comprehensive immigration America now and in the future. blatantly obvious that he is more concerned with how this Along with the economic turmoil, COVID-19 also brought reform whereby, for the most part, If Joe Biden cannot persuade the looks for him than combating the pandemic thus putting all with it a storm of trial lawyers looking to turn the global only immigrants who can be productive people who are not yet fully commit- our health and welfare at risk. crisis into a lawsuit-making machine. Their primary targets? members of society will be admitted. ted that he will do something to handle OK, my friend, I have listened to and observed what America’s businesses. 8. Focuses on defending an original the out-of-control rioting, he may be in he has said and done – are you scared that your health and If nothing is done to stop the wave of frivolous coro- view of Constitution and, to that end, trouble. welfare have now been put in great jeopardy? navirus-related lawsuits from obliterating Florida’s small has brought in conservative judges and Amelia Island resident Howard Joan Krull business community, there will be enormous consequences. justices. Pines has more than 30 years experi- Fernandina Beach Small businesses provide jobs. Shut us down and you lose 9. Driven to get rid of Obamacare ence as CEO, chairman and founder more jobs than have already been lost these past several while preserving coverage for pre- of BeamPines, a premier firm in the months. Not to mention the mass contribution to our state’s existing conditions. Promises to executive coaching business. He also Silence is taken as agreement economy that will vanish. reduce prescription drug and medical co-founded the BeamPines/Middlesex I have been told twice now that silence means that we all There’s a reason that small businesses are known as the costs. University Master’s Program in agree. Since nobody objected to Chip Ross’ and Dale Martin’s heart of the economy. If we lose them, our economic recov- 10. Pushes a law and order agenda. Executive Coaching. Prior to that, he plan to upgrade the marina, then we must have agreed with ery will be needlessly prolonged, all thanks to the greed of served as senior VP of human resources the city spending $12 million to upgrade the marina. (MAB a few bad attorneys. Joe Biden – the positives for a Fortune 100 corporation. He is the meeting Aug. 24.) Betty Hayes 1. Long record in Senate and as vice author of The Case for Wasting Time Since Chip Ross only received two emails on the budget Jacksonville president of the United States dealing and Other Management Heresies.

VIEWPOINT / John M. Everett / Amelia Island The county should not raise taxes for the city irst, a little background. I of any emergency situation occurring am a south-end-of-the-island in the 26 years I have lived here that resident. In the 26 years I have required a costly assistance outlay to Flived on Amelia Island, there either party to these agreements. It have been two or three attempts to became generally known that the true annex the county portion of the island purpose of the proposed annexation on the south end (where, supposedly, attempts was to lower the current city much money resides). The normal pro- resident’s taxes by subjecting south- cess in annexation is for the annexing end residents to additional city taxes entity to present a “Plan of Services” to “equalize” the tax burden. This was to the proposed area to be annexed, admitted to and verified at the time in outlining all the benefits the annexed a letter one of the city commissioners area will receive for becoming part wrote to the News-Leader. of the city of Fernandina Beach and So, what happened? State law paying the additional city taxes. This requires a vote to allow the proposed process was never followed, because annexed area to accept or reject the there are no benefits south-end resi- proposal. These past annexation refer- dents would receive from the annexa- endums were overwhelmingly rejected tion, only higher taxes. Most of the by over 95% of the proposed annex county residents of the south end live area residents. in communities that have more than Now we come to the present, and adequate recreational facilities – pools, as reported in the News-Leader, Aug. tennis courts, etc., paid for by the 26, we find that the city manager, residents, additional facilities provided Dale Martin, is asking the county to by the county, more than adequate “slightly” raise real property taxes fire and police protection, and the countywide to create a “supplemental” main roadways that we travel into the fund to be paid to the city “for renova- Fernandina commercial areas to feed tion and repairs to city recreational the city and county tax coffers with our facilities, specifically the Atlantic purchases are owned and maintained Recreation Center, the Martin Luther by the state. King, Jr. Recreation Center, and Other false arguments were floated Central Park.” by the city, namely that the mutual There is also the veiled threat that GATIS SLUKA-LATVIJAS AVIZE-CAGLE CARTOONS assistance agreements between the without these funds the city may have county and city for fire and/or police to increase the surcharge to county that burden on all county residents, just simply ask the county commis- to such a brazen proposal. Does any- assistance in emergency situations residents who use city recreational the great majority being non-users of sioners to raise county taxes and give one think that if such a precedent is were unfair to the city, ignoring facilities. I say, by all means do so. such facilities. the additional tax money to the city.” set, the city will not come back in the the fact that “fairness” could not be County residents who use city rec- And so, the city’s position now You have to wonder about the legality future for additional increases and/or determined until such an emergency reational facilities should pay a fair seems to be, “forget what we could not of this. I do hope our county commis- similar proposals for other projects for situation actually arose. I am unaware amount for such use, but do not place get by fair votes in the past. We will sioners realize the danger in agreeing county residents to fund for the city?

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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 Wednesday 09.02.20.indd 7 9/1/20 2:42 PM 8A WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 NEWS News-Leader Standing watch: Amelia Island lighthouse SAM BOYD Coast Guard Auxiliary

The Amelia Island lighthouse turns 200 this year. It is the oldest lighthouse in Florida still standing. It was first construct- ed across the St. Marys River on Cumberland Island in 1820, when that was the southernmost point in the United States. Florida was still owned by Spain at the time, so the United States could not build it here. The very next year, 1821, Spain sold Florida to the United States. The builder of the lighthouse was Winslow Lewis, who con- structed most of the lighthouses in the United States built after 1820. His patented light was used in U.S. lighthouses until the mid- 1850s when a far-superior lighting system invented by French physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel SAM BOYD/SPECIAL was installed in U.S. lighthouses. The Amelia Island lighthouse was moved “brick by brick” The first lighthouse keeper ing sands in the St. Marys inlet Territory of Florida. At that time, the biography. from Cumberland Island to its present location in 1838. was Amos Latham. Latham was had made it necessary to move he gave an oath before the mayor It was built on a high bluff that a veteran of the Revolutionary the lighthouse “brick by brick” of Fernandina that the govern- is 60 feet above sea level, one of War. According to a biography to where it was meant to be – ment had moved the lighthouse the highest points on the Atlantic were fitted with brilliant, pris- the first and third Wednesdays of Latham on ContinentalNavy. Amelia Island. in Cumberland Island, Georgia, Coast between the Florida Keys matic Fresnel lenses, first used of each month, with lighthouse com, “On July 7, 1838, Congress “On 6 May 1840, Amos had to Amelia Island, Florida, and and New Jersey, along with the in France in 1823.” keeper Chris Belcher explain- provided $7,500 for relocat- his pension transferred from ‘as keeper of the same he was “Nana” dune at American Beach “Cheap, shoddily built?” ing some of the rich history. ing the tower.” By 1838, shift- Georgia to Nassau County, bound to remove,’” according to and a 100-foot tall sand dune at Need to be replaced after 20 Unfortunately, because of the Jockey’s Ridge State Park in years? Excuse me! Our beauti- coronavirus pandemic, tours, North Carolina. ful lighthouse is 200 years old, which originate at the Atlantic In the Illustrated Map & still standing, and one of the few Recreation Center, have been es of N Guide to All Florida Lighthouses, working lighthouses remaining. suspended until further notice. om o part of the description of the Winslow Lewis lighthouses were However, the grounds of the H rt Amelia Island lighthouse says, replaced because of two reasons: lighthouse are now open to the h “The U.S. government got what They were built too close to an public on Saturdays from 11 a.m. y F it paid for: most of Lewis’s cheap, eroding shoreline or there was a until 2 p.m. There are no tours th l shoddily built towers had to be need for a larger lighthouse. Our and no facilities. l o replaced within 20 years. His pat- lighthouse was built on a high A video DVD about the light- a r ented lighting system of Argand bluff giving the light an 18-mile house can be purchased for $10 e id lamps and reflectors, installed in viewing distance and immunity from the Fernandina Beach Parks all lighthouses after 1812 also from shore erosion. and Recreation Department. Call H a proved ineffective. It wasn’t until Normally, visitors would be (904) 310-3350 for more infor-

the 1850s that U.S. lighthouses able to tour the lighthouse on mation.

trolled: “We cannot permit, with our infrastructure,

Continued from 1A

MCGAHEE over development and unnecessary development.

return on investment. How can we develop a system where these impact

“We have continued to put millions of dollars fees, which we know are necessary, where they are

into the marina, and we have not gotten back out inclusive of everybody? We should take the time

of it what has been put in, so what is the benefit of to use what we already have before we go out and

putting money into this when we are not getting develop more, use what is at our fingertips. Only a

money out of it?” he asks. “I knew the marina small percentage of our island is left.”

when there were shrimp boats coming in. I would Ensuring local residents are not forced out of

w n love to see that again, but at this point, we’ve gone their homes because they cannot afford their prop-

w a so far (that) I don’t know how we can get back to erty taxes is another way McGahee says he will

w n that. When we look at tax dollars, I don’t want to support the citizens of Fernandina Beach. L a permit anything that’s digging the citizens in a hole. “I want to make sure property taxes stay as low o . h 2 c h 9 We have a garden but we aren’t getting anything as possible,” he said. “We cannot continue to keep a h c 7 l n u 1 from it. Over time, what are you doing? Throwing raising property taxes. We need to do whatever it ly f B - money away. That is money that could be put into, takes to sustain an economy where our citizens can O l. 5 w co M 22 for instance, youth development.” pay these property taxes. If we continue to wear n m len ) McGahee realizes growth and development out our infrastructure, that won’t be possible.” ed El 00 (8 cannot be stopped, but thinks it needs to be con- [email protected]

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NL Wednesday 09.02.20.indd 8 9/1/20 6:54 PM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 NEWS News-Leader 9A

POLICE REPORT COURT REPORT Beth Jones of the News-Leader compiled this Drive, Jacksonville, Aug. 23, two counts of pos- The following report was com- of a structure or conveyance, a pregnant person and pleaded report from records at the Nassau County Clerk of session of methamphetamine and two counts of piled by Beth Jones of the News- and one count of grand theft. guilty to felony battery. He the Circuit Court. Arrest indicates suspicion of a possession of drug paraphernalia with residue. Leader from the Aug. 20 court He was adjudicated guilty. He was adjudicated guilty on the crime, not guilt. To report information about a crime, ■ Travis Marshall Blackwelder, 39, 503 Sunset docket of the Circuit Court for was sentenced to time served. violation and adjudication was contact the Fernandina Beach Police Department at Road, Fernandina Beach, Aug. 23, battery of a Judge Steven M. Fahlgren. Probation was revoked and withheld on the battery charge. 277-7342 or the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office at detained person. ■ Zachary Sean Bass plead- terminated. Costs of $2,502.48 Probation was revoked and ter- 225-5174. The “We Tip” program – 1-800-78Crime ■ Jennifer Cristine Powell, 26, 9908 Indian ed not guilty to grand theft of a were converted to civil judg- minated. He was sentenced to – also allows callers to leave anonymous tips. Road, Jacksonville, Aug. 25, possession of meth- motor vehicle. ment. four months in Nassau County ■ Marion Joseph Jammes, 48, 13170 U.S. 301 amphetamine, possession of less than 20 grams of ■ Ramiro Rene Cortez ■ Joseph Mark Kraai Jail with credit for time served Bryceville, Aug. 21, uttering a forged instrument. marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia pleaded not guilty to posses- admitted to violation of proba- and four months of unsu- ■ Sonja Leigh Quinn, 48, 118 Chelsea Place, St. with residue. sion of a controlled substance tion for two counts of posses- pervised probation. Costs of Marys, Ga., Aug. 22, possession of methamphet- ■ Dana Lance Cady, 44, 84151 St. Paul Blvd., and obstructing or opposing a sion of a controlled substance $899.60 were converted to a amine and introducing contraband into a jail facility. Yulee, Aug. 26, possession of methamphetamine police officer without violence. and one count of driving while civil judgment. He was ordered ■ Larry Wesley Brussel, 45, 95612 Arbor Lane, and possession of drug paraphernalia with residue. ■ Harold Guy Crawford his license was suspended or to pay $418 in court costs, $100 Fernandina Beach, Aug. 22, resisting arrest with ■ Kara Michelle Ferrell, 42, 85099 Ashley Ave., pleaded no contest to attempted revoked. He was adjudicated to the State Attorney’s Office, violence simple assault, battery of an emergency Yulee, Aug. 25, possession of a controlled sub- shooting or throwing a deadly guilty and sentenced to time $150 to the Public Defender’s medical care provider, disorderly intoxication, and stance, possession of methamphetamine, dealing in missile. He was sentenced to served. Probation was reinstat- Office, and $151 and $201 in sur- three counts of battery on a law enforcement offi- stolen property, possession of drug paraphernalia nine months in Nassau County ed with the special conditions charges related to the nature of cer. with residue, and two counts of petit theft. Jail with credit for time served. that he undergoes a substance the charges. ■ Coby Mitchell Spencer, 21, 54286 Jamie ■ Carmen Marie Knight, 25, 54078 Explorer He owes $418 in court costs, abuse evaluation within 15 days ■ Derrick Demetris Stewart Drive, Callahan, Aug. 23, criminal mischief more Trace, Callahan, Aug. 25, possession of metham- $100 to the State Attorney’s of release and follow-up treat- pleaded no contest to fraudulent than $200 and less than $1,000, driving while phetamine, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of Office, and $150 to the Public ment and weekly drug screens use of credit cards and petit license suspended with knowledge, aggravated less than 20 grams of marijuana, and possession of Defender’s Office. for the next 60 days. theft. He was adjudicated guilty assault with a deadly weapon, and violation of pro- drug paraphernalia with residue. ■ Bryan Avery Crews plead- ■ Ashley Blair Morgan made and sentenced to time served. bation. ■ Jared Kyle Astles, 26, 5364 Shiloh Road, ed not guilty to possession of a a motion to have her bond on a He paid $106 in restitution. ■ Lukas Lynwood Lambert, 29, 153 Fourth Hahira, Ga., Aug. 26, threat against a public offi- controlled substance. charge of attempted first-degree He was ordered to pay $418 in Ave., Crestview, Fla., Aug. 23, possession of meth- cial, DUI, resisting arrest without violence, and ■ Timothy Alan Dubberly murder reduced to $500,002. court costs, $100 to the State amphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia possession of a controlled substance. pleaded no contest to grand The motion was granted with Attorney’s Office, and $150 to with residue, giving a false name while detained, ■ Tiera Shante Moss, 30, 1005 S. 14th St., theft and possession of con- the conditions that Morgan has the Public Defender’s Office. and driving while license suspended with knowl- Fernandina Beach, Aug. 26, burglary of a vehicle, trolled substance paraphernalia. no contact with the victim, con- ■ Dawn Marie Ward pleaded edge. conveyance or unoccupied structure, petit theft, He was adjudicated guilty. He sumes no alcohol, possesses no guilty to trespassing and petit ■ Jerrica Danae Sistrunk, 28, 9012 S. Fairglade and fraudulent use of a credit card more than $100. was sentenced to time served guns or ammunition, has no con- theft. She was adjudicated guilty and 12 months of probation. He tact with the adult co-defendant, and sentenced to 90 days in owes $643 in court costs, $150 does not discuss the case, and Nassau County Jail with credit to the State Attorney’s Office, does not return to the scene. for time served. She owes $223 $150 to the Public Defender’s ■ Darin Louis Shook plead- in court costs, $50 to the State Office, $50 in miscellaneous ed not guilty to failing to report Attorney’s Office, $50 to the Nelson announces policy on fees, and $1,660.96 in restitu- vacating his permanent resi- Public Defender’s Office, and tion. dence and failing to report email $50 in miscellaneous fees. ■ Steven Fletcher admit- address internet identifiers. ■ Brent Allen Wright plead- ted to violation of probation for ■ Devin Lincoln Southerlin ed not guilty to possession of a release of body camera footage two counts of dealing in stolen admitted to violation of proba- controlled substance. State Attorney Melissa involved critical incident whether property, two counts of burglary tion for aggravated battery on [email protected] Nelson has announced a policy on it objects to the public release of release of the footage recorded body-worn camera footage. from body-worn cameras, accord- This 30-day period provides ing to a news release. the State Attorney’s Office the With the widespread imple- necessary time to ensure the mentation of body-worn cameras integrity of the criminal investi- for law enforcement and commu- gation, to notify and consult with Analyst arrested in nity calls for greater transparen- those depicted in the footage or cy, Nelson announced the office’s their families, and to confirm Body-Worn Camera policy went accurate and complete informa- into effect as of Tuesday, Sept. tion will be released, according 1, for all future officer-involved to the release. Medicaid fraud case critical incidents in the Fourth worn camera footage in officer- “We listened and we acted,” Judicial Circuit covering Nassau, involved critical incidents. Nelson said in the release. “This Florida Attorney General According to the investiga- victed, Borden faces up to Duval, and Clay counties. The policy presumes the policy assures accountability and Ashley Moody’s Medicaid tion, between Jan. 17, 2019 and five years in prison. The State It follows a commitment public’s expectation of transpar- provides the public a time frame Fraud Control Unit, with the Feb. 27, 2019, Borden copied Attorney’s Office for the 16th made to the public in June 2020 ency and, specifically, the State they can count on.” assistance of the Polk County and pasted the same progress Judicial Circuit will prosecute to review current practices and Attorney’s Office agrees to The full body-worn camera Sheriff’s Office, has arrested a notes for four separate Medicaid the case. create a policy that informs inform a law enforcement agency footage memo is available at behavior analyst for defrauding recipients for services not “Medicaid recipients depend the public disclosure of body- no later than 30 days of an officer- https://bit.ly/3jBEPle. the Medicaid program out of rendered. Borden also forged on the care and services pro- more than $6,500, according to recipients’ signatures on sign- vided by behavior analysts. a news release. in logs to falsely confirm ser- This medical professional fal- Wendy Lynn Borden is vices the recipients never sified documents, deprived they survive beyond that diagnostic time frame, employed by a Medicaid provid- received. Borden’s falsified recipients of necessary care – MOSQUITO Continued from 1A then the Mosquito Control District takes further er in Monroe County and pro- notes and sign-in logs caused and ripped off taxpayer dollars ate maps of mosquito data and plot that on a map action, which is conducting more experiments to vides behavior analyst services the Medicaid program to pay in the process. I’m grateful to of the island. see how the resistance was built up by shutting to Medicaid recipients. She is more than $6,500 for behavior my Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Only female mosquitoes, which are smaller than down different enzymatic pathways in the adult accused of falsifying progress analyst services not provided. for investigating this fraudu- males, bite, Dunkelberger explained, but not all mosquitoes.” notes and sign-in logs in order Borden is charged with lent activity and stopping this females bite. The AIMCD lab will soon begin arbovirus test- to be paid for services not ren- one count of Medicaid fraud, scheme,” Moody said in the “The reason they bite is because they need ing, which will detect viruses such as West Nile and dered. a third-degree felony. If con- release. the proteins in our blood to make eggs,” he said. Dengue fever. Same-day results allow the lab to “That’s why only females bite, but there is one mitigate the possibility of an outbreak immediately. giant one that doesn’t need to blood feed because, Dunkelberger has also begun breeding mos- when they are larvae, they are so much bigger than quitoes for the purpose of determining larvicide the other mosquito larvae, they are actually can- resistance. nibalistic and will eat the other larvae, and that’s “Testing for larvicide resistance is a bit more how they get their proteins. They actually just feed complicated than adulticide testing,” he said. “We on nectar, like male mosquitoes.” will have to test our larvicide against lab-raised In addition to identifying mosquitoes, larvae which will be very susceptible to pesti- Dunkelberger conducts experiments on the cides and run the same tests on mosquito larvae insects. from the wild population. I will then compare the There is the Centers for Disease Control and two populations of mosquitoes by performing a Prevention bottle bioassay, which is run once or statistical analysis to see if resistance has been twice a year. It tests insecticide resistance in the built up.” adult mosquitoes, testing 100 mosquitoes, one spe- Entomology may seem like a somewhat grue- cies at a time. some job, but Dunkelberger said it is a career path “I use a CDC Co2-baited trap to capture he has long wanted to pursue. mosquitoes, then isolate my target species,” “I love it. This is the only place I applied to work Dunkelberger said. “The mosquitoes are then after I graduated from college,” he said. “I’m from introduced into glass Wesson bottles coated with California, where my mom worked in mosquito one diagnostic dose of permethrin or malathion, the control. 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NL Wednesday 09.02.20.indd 9 9/1/20 6:55 PM 10A Wednesday, September 2, 2020 NEWS News-Leader Adventures in Ocala and Silver River hen I told friends and Marriotts and Holiday Inns. that Bucko and I Nope, too boring. Then there were going on a were the budget hotels but Wtwo night vacation these seemed a bit unsavory in Ocala, they thought I was and located in unsafe areas with nuts. Boring Ocala, what on no restaurants nearby. No again. earth could we do there? Well, Finally, I located one in a cat- this column and the next one egory all by itself, the Shamrock too will hopefully negate that Inn, a “historic hotel in walking impression. If you do some distance to downtown Ocala.” research anyplace holds inter- Sounded good. Well, not so esting adventures just waiting much. I’ll spare you the details, to be instigated. And I’m a good but my advice is to choose a dif- instigator, especially when I am ferent hotel. But thanks to the bored of the same old, same old. location, we made new friends So off to Ocala we went. with the family owners at the The first wonderfully authentic Cuban task for our restaurant next door, La Vaca plans was Frita. finding a hotel We gorged for lunch one day to stay in. and breakfast another on ample Nowadays, and tasty ethnic food. I even wherever we bought takeout empanadas (the go, we always best I’ve ever had) for dinner at carry our own home the night we left. bedcovers and As long as I have interesting WILD pillows and food to eat, I’m happy, but not are careful as happy as I was one morning WAYS about practic- paddling a kayak with Bucko ing social dis- and another couple of friends tancing, hand on the nearby Silver River. Our PHOTOS BY PAT FOSTER-TURLEY/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER Pat washing, and trip was booked ahead with Lars Kayaking is easy on the Silver River, with a slow current that is easy to paddle against on the return trip to the starting Foster-Turley mask wearing. Anderson (adventureoutpost. point. With crystal clear water, the mullet, bream and gar in the springs are visible from a kayak. Alligator lilies, cardi- With these net) who offers kayak tours on nal flowers and pickerel weed attract a few species of swallowtail butterflies. precautions upwards of 40 north and cen- taken, we feel we are as safe tral Florida springs and rivers. traveling by car in Florida than Although we’ve been to Silver the Black Lagoon movies but it among us. In another almost- Anhingas and as staying at home. Springs before, we were happy hit financial walls. The springs encounter, something large fell turtles dry off What hotel to choose? After to see it now in its present got polluted from agricultural from a tree with a splashing on many avail- detailed internet searches, I state. It was once the first large runoff. Its crystal clear waters thud right in front of Bucko. able branches found that there were three amusement park in Florida, lost their clarity and were over- Although we didn’t find out and logs along basic types of hotels in Ocala. complete with live animals on run with harmful mats of brown what it was, our best guess was the Silver There were many highway- display. It was the filming site algae that greatly reduced the a snake that fell off a branch, River. The located chain hotels like Hiltons for Tarzan and Creature from fish and bird populations. Now, luckily not into our kayaks. owners of La it is part of the state park sys- I highly recommend a visit Vaca Frita per- tem. Thanks to heavy rains from to Silver Springs State Park for sonally served The first Monday of September was set aside to honor hurricanes in recent years, the any of the nature lovers among me breakfast. the American worker for their contribution to building our aquifer has been recharged, the you. Although most of the They are only country. The structure you live in, do business in is due to water is clear, and the fish and amusement attractions are just open for break- the laborer. We know our USA is blessed by God because wildlife are thriving. a memory, the historic glass- fast and lunch His own son was a carpenter. 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The Hilliard Flashes domi- nated the basketball court in 2019-20, led by their 6-foot-7 shooting guard, Jacob Crews, who is now a three-time All- Nassau County Basketball Team MVP. Crews scored 2,500 career points and owns Hilliard’s single-game record of 53 points. He was named to the All-First Coast First Team twice and was on the all-county team ros- ter all four years of high school. He is a proven leader on the court, known consistently for being the first player ready for Crews Coleman practice and the last to leave. His dedication and his athletic traits were well-noticed by college scouts. He ultimately committed to the University of North Florida, a Division I program. Crews and his teammates at Hilliard set a state championship goal prior to the season and came out strong, winning 10 games before their first loss, which came at a tournament in Orlando. A five-point loss followed against Charlton County in early January. But the Flashes got back on the winning streak again, losing Anderson Drawdy just three more games. They fell to West Nassau by five points in their final home game after previously defeating the Warriors by four points in their second game of the season. The Flashes fell to Class 4A Suwannee by 16 points to close the season. BRIAN LACROSS/SPECIAL During playoffs, Hilliard Jacob Crews in action at state for the Hilliard Flashes. The 6-foot-7 guard is the all-county defeated Fort White 68-36 and boys basketball team’s most valuable player for the third year in a row. Trenton 78-50 to win the district championship. They then outscored Jefferson County 77-65 and Madison County 47-36 to win the regional championship. The Final Four battle began Hicks Melton against Vernon, a team that bested the Flashes when they last battled in the Final Four ers on the team — Tywuan in 1979. Hilliard avenged that Lee, Jaylen Jordan and Lincoln loss, dominating 80-59 to face Seldomridge. Hawthorne in the state final. The 2019-20 All-Nassau But a technical foul with County Team includes: less than a minute left on the • Jacob Crews, senior clock sealed the Flashes’ fate shooting guard, Hilliard. This as the Hornets won the state is Crews’ third all-county MVP title 42-38. award and his fourth appear- The 2020-21 season will ance on the team. Crews led look a little different in Hilliard, his team to second in the state as Crews and fellow seniors in Class 1A basketball. He Shemar Melton, Tre Rush, averaged 22.3 points per game, Jelan Jones, Cole Tilley, Gavin 10.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, two Wilson, Javion Jones, Major steals and 2.1 blocks per game. BRIAN LACROSS/SPECIAL BETH JONES/SPECIAL Sharpe and Dillon Hbaba gradu- Crews scored 2,500 career points. Yulee freshman Zack Drawdy takes a shot. ated, leaving just three return- BOYS Continued on 2B Jones Basnight returns to top all-county girls team Cartaleyiah Basnight is mak- Beach. Basnight returns to the Fernandina ing her second appearance on all-county girls basketball team. Beach High the 2019-20 All-Nassau County This year as the season’s most School’s Girls Basketball Team. As a valuable player. She averaged Cartaleyiah senior guard for Fernandina 12.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.8 Basnight Beach High School last winter, assists and 1.4 steals per game heads to she averaged 12.4 points, 5.3 for the Lady Pirates in her final the basket rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 year. in the Lady steals to lead the Lady Pirates • Amani Butler, junior point Pirates’ in scoring and assists. She is guard, Yulee. She averaged 11 matchup the season’s most valuable points per game for the Lady with the player. Hornets. Yulee Lady “Cartaleyiah was one of the • Anna O’Shields, junior Hornets. most dedicated players I’ve power forward, West Nassau. The recent had the honor of coaching and O’Shields averaged 9.7 points graduate knowing,” said Karri Young, Basnight per game and 8.8 rebounds is the most head coach at FBHS. “She while scoring 243 points. She valuable pushed through injuries this also averaged 1.5 steals and one player of season and still won MVP. She In her junior season, block per game. the 2019-20 encouraged her underclassmen Basnight averaged 13.3 points • Kaleigh Clay, junior point All-Nassau and was a great example of who and 8.5 rebounds a game for the guard, West Nassau. Clay aver- County Girls to be on and off the court.” Lady Pirates and was named aged 11.2 points per game with Basketball Basnight led the Lady to the all-county team for her 32 three-point shots while Team. She Pirates with 16 points and efforts. earning 279 points for the Lady averaged eight rebounds in the district This season she is joined Warriors. She had 1.8 rebounds 12.4 points semifinal matchup with Yulee in on the team by teammate Riley per game and 1.7 steals. She per game February. FBHS edged Yulee Webber. shot a 66 percent average from in her final 39-37 to capture its seventh win The All-Nassau County the free-throw line. This is season at in 11 games. The Lady Pirates Girls Basketball Team includes: Clay’s second appearance on FBHS. lost to host Raines in the semi- • Cartaleyiah Basnight, BETH JONES final game. senior point guard, Fernandina GIRLS Continued on 2B NEWS-LEADER

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NEW Sports Wed.indd 1 9/1/20 3:34 PM 2B WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 SPORTS News-Leader SPORTS SHORTS Putters’ championship noon. Levels 3.0 and 3.5 plus with challenge court is from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday. The 61st annual Professional Putters Men’s open play (all levels) on courts 1-3 Association national championship is slated is from 8-10 a.m. Nighttime social play (all lev- for Sept. 14-18 at Putt-Putt at Main Beach, els) is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday. Levels which also hosted the event in 2015. Joe 3.0 and 3.5 plus is from 8-10 a.m. Friday, and Lea and then-APA member Roby Fuller were levels 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 from 10 a.m. to noon. champions that year. On Saturday, nighttime social play (all levels) Play starts on Monday with four TPC is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. rounds and continues Tuesday with the dou- Visit www.fbpickleball.com, Fernandina bles national championship. PPA Hall of Fame Beach Pickleball Pirates on Facebook or members will play four rounds on Wednesday, email [email protected]. and Thursday is set aside for the first four rounds of the PPA national championship. The senior championship will be played simul- NSFA meetings taneously. The final four rounds to decide the The Nassau Sport Fishing Association PPA national champ will be played on Friday. holds its monthly business meetings on the For information on the Professional Putters second Wednesday of each month. The Association or the tournament, visit www.pro- monthly social get-together is held on the putters.org. fourth Wednesday of each month. The location for both meetings is Kraft Ten Acres, Pride delays season 961023 Buccaneer Trail, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034. All are welcome to attend. The American Basketball Association The Nassau Sport Fishing Association, and Nassau Pride announced the start of the founded in 1983, is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit 2020-21 season will be delayed until Jan. 2 organization, created to develop and promote instead of its original opening date of Nov. 7 saltwater fishing in the Nassau County area due to the COVID-19 pandemic. while adhering to state, federal and local The pandemic forced the ABA to suspend regulations, to encourage compliance with the operations on March 12, prior to the start of rules of water safety and to promote youth- the postseason playoffs. The 13th-ranked related community and other civic-minded Nassau Pride was looking to make a deep activities. Call 556-5531 or email info@nsfaf- playoff push. ish.net. The ABA plans to shorten the season and extend regular season play through mid- March. The league also plans to shorten the Boules Club play-in rounds, and hold the Final Eight play- The Amelia Island Boules Club holds off games in Binghamton, N.Y., in mid-April. pétanque pickup games on the pétanque PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER Full details of the restructured season will be courts at Central Park, corner of Atlantic FBHS’s Cartaleyiah Basnight and Riley Webber, top; Pirate Ryan Anderson, left; and announced in the upcoming months as it con- Avenue and South 11. Street, Saturdays at Yulee’s Zack Drawdy, right. tinues to monitor the pandemic. 9:30 a.m. and most afternoons on weekdays. For information, visit www.nassaupride. Pétanque (pay-tonk) is a cousin of both horse- rebounds, 2.8 assists and a steal forward, Yulee. He aver- Continued from 1B com. shoes and bocce, the Italian bowling game. BOYS per game last season. aged eight points and seven The public is always welcome. Call 491-1190. He scored 557 points this sea- • Shemar Melton, senior rebounds per game for the Sailing Club meets son, including 62 three-point point guard, Hilliard. Melton Hornets in his first season. He Organized bike rides shots, and shot 84 percent from scored 317 points for the had 17 blocks and averaged 37 The Amelia Island Sailing Club meets the the free-throw line. Crews Flashes and shot 50 percent percent from field goal range first Tuesday of the month at the Kraft Athletic The North Florida Bicycle Club offers plays for the Ospreys at the from the free-throw line. He and 50 percent from the free- Club at Ten Acres, located off Buccaneer several organized bicycle rides each week at University of North Florida. averaged 12.7 points per game, throw line. Trail. Social hour starts at 6:30 p.m., followed various times and locations on Amelia Island • Dallan “Deebo” Coleman, 6.2 rebound, 5.7 assists, 2.2 • Jelan Jones, senior for- by a potluck dinner, business meeting and and in Nassau County. Cyclists of all abilities junior point guard, West Nas- steals and 1.3 blocks. This is his ward, Hilliard. Jones averaged guest speaker presentation. Guests are wel- are welcome. Helmets and a bicycle in good sau. Coleman led the Warriors second appearance on the all- 5.2 rebounds, 2.3 steals, 0.9 come. Current boat ownership or sailing skills working condition are required. Bicycle safety with 25.8 points per game, 8.1 county team. Melton will play assists and 4.5 points per game. are not prerequisites to joining. will be emphasized at the start of each ride. rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.9 for the Hawks at South Georgia He shot a 68 percent average at Club activities throughout the year may Cyclists typically split into groups, depend- steals per game. He scored 670 State College. the free-throw line. include day/overnight excursions by water ing on pace and skill level, and there are points this season, including • Justin Hicks, junior point Honorable mention: Tre and/or land, sailboat racing and social activi- options to cut the ride short. Anyone who 97 three-point shots and shot guard, West Nassau. He aver- Rush, Jaylen Jordan, Javion ties as well as assisting with local conser- joins the group will not be left behind. Lunch is 73 percent from the free-throw aged 13.7 points per game and Jones, Dillon Hbaba, Hilliard; vation and environmental efforts in waters optional. Call 261-5160 or visit www.ameliais- line. This is his third appear- 6.5 rebounds with 4 assists and Garrett Hursey, Jamaree surrounding Amelia Island. Visit www.ame- landcycling.com, www.ameliaislandtrail.org or ance on the all-county team, 2.4 steals. He scored 357 points Spikes, West Nassau; Marcell liaislandsailingclub.wildapricot.org or email www.nfbc.us. sharing MVP honors in 2019. for the Warriors, including 39 White, Trey Davis and Jacob [email protected]. • Ryan Anderson, junior three-point shots and shot 60 Cartrette, Yulee; Lukas Johns, Bowling leagues guard, Fernandina Beach. The percent at the free-throw line. Cam Miller, Jake Jackson and Play pickleball Pirate averaged 7.6 points, 6.4 • Zack Drawdy, freshman Dillon Coe, Fernandina Beach. Senior league bowling is offered at 9:30 Scheduled play at the pickleball courts a.m. Wednesdays at the bowling alley off at Central Park in Fernandina Beach has U.S. 17 in Yulee. The group also meets for • Amaya Williams, senior 1.7 steals per game. resumed. Beginner play (levels 1.0-2.5) is Christian league at 6 p.m. Thursdays. GIRLS Continued from 1B point guard, Hilliard. Williams Honorable mention: Katelin 3-4 p.m. Sunday; social play (3.0 plus with the all-county team. averaged eight points, two Franklin, Destin Reliford, challenge court) is from 4-6 p.m. Sunday. • Victoria Smith, senior for- rebounds and three steals per Sarah Smith, Hilliard; Jisela Women’s open play (all levels) on courts 1-4 Auxiliary meets ward, Hilliard. Smith averaged game. West, Kendell Poppell, Trinity is from 8-10 a.m. Monday, and level 3.5 on U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Amelia Island 10 points per game and eight • Riley Webber, junior Armstrong, Emily Lee, West courts 1, 5 and 6 from 4-6 p.m. Monday, with Flotilla 14-1 meets the first Thursday in the offensive rebounds. She shot guard, Fernandina Beach. Nassau; Ashley Hall, Yulee; rating level 4.0 plus on courts 2-4. Levels 3.0 Amelia Island Lighthouse Cottage, located on 60 percent from the free-throw Webber averaged 10.8 points, Zada Freeman, Fernandina and 3.5 plus play from 8-10 a.m. Tuesday, O’Hagan Lane on Lighthouse Circle. Call 261- line. 2.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and Beach. and levels 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 from 10 a.m. to 1889 for information. GOLF NEWS

final score of 81, while Murphy Best ball net was the runner-up, turning in The participants from the a score of 83. The low-gross Women’s Golf Association at winner in the C/D division was the Amelia Island Club com- Leslie Pierpont with a score of pleted their final August play 97, and the runners-up in that day on Thursday by organizing division were Vieser and Sue into A/B and C/D divisions. The Braddock, both ending their Summertime Series continued round with a 101. by featuring the ever-popular one best ball net of the team, and just first place was awarded Foar From Home in each division. The Foar From Home ben- The winners in the A/B efit golf tournament will be held division were Melonie Murphy, Oct. 12 at the Amelia River Golf Marti Cain, Nancy Kyle and Club. Check-in begins at 9 a.m., Becki Clark, finishing their and the shotgun start is at 11 round with a score of 61. a.m. Cost is $95 per player and Turning in a final score of 57 includes golf, cart fee, range in the C/D division were team- balls, player gift bag, prizes and mates Leslie Pierpont, Diane lunch. The first golfer to score MacDonell, Pam Vieser and a hole-in-one on the designated Fran Maguire. Playing on an par-three hole will win a trip to individual basis but utilizing the Ireland for four. same format, Diane O’Malley Foar From Home is an was the winner in the nine-hole ocean row team composed of division. four veterans from Fernandina Birdies, chip-ins and sandies Beach. Each rower served were numerous throughout this in different branches of the play day, with birdies recorded military service. In December by Pierpont, Clark, Murphy, 2021, the four will row across Laurie Scinto and Claudeen the Atlantic Ocean from the Lindberg, who posted two bird- Canary Islands to Antigua to ies during her round. Chip-ins raise awareness and donations were scored by Murphy, Judy toward post traumatic stress Schmonsees and Flo Salerno, disorder and veteran suicide. who posted two chip-ins that To register, visit www.foar- day. The only sandie was fromhome.com/golf. Contact recorded by Clark. Nigel Ellacott at nigelellacott@ Lindberg was the low-gross gmail.com or call (770) 502- player in the A/B division with a 5549.

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YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Sept. 17 at West Nassau 7:00 Football Sept. 21 at Trinity Christian 6:30 Sept. 4 FERNANDINA 7:00 Sept. 24 at Christ’s Church 6:30 Sept. 11 at West Nassau 7:00 Oct. 1 BEACHES CHAPEL TBA Sept. 18 PAXON 6:00 Oct. 8 at Episcopal 6:30 Sept. 25 at Nease 7:00 Oct. 2 at Ribault 6:00 YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Oct. 9 at First Coast 6:00 Volleyball Oct. 16 OPEN Sept. 8 at Providence 6/7:00 Oct. 23 RAINES 7:00 Sept. 12 at Fernandina Beach 9/11/1 MEMBERSHIP ON SALE NOW Oct. 30 BALDWIN 7:00 Sept. 15 at Paxon 6/7:00 Nov. 6 at Terry Parker 6:00 Sept. 16 at Bishop Kenny 6/7:00 Sept. 17 WEST NASSAU 6/7:00 Memberships as low as: FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Sept. 21 at West Nassau 6/7:00 Opening Fall of 2020! Football Sept. 22 at Nease 6/7:00 $650 RESIDENT Sept. 4 at Yulee 7:00 Sept. 25-26 at JJVA tournament • New North Course Greens Sept. 11 at Interlachen 7:00 Oct. 1 MANDARIN 6/7:00 $ Sept. 18 WOLFSON 7:00 Oct. 3 at JJVA tournament 750 NON RESIDENT STOP Sept. 25 STANTON* 7:00 Oct. 5 at Fletcher 6/7:00 • Complete Practice Facility Oct. 2 at Andrew Jackson 6:00 Oct. 6 HILLIARD 6/7:00 • $21 plus tax Cart Fee BY Oct. 9 at Paxon 6:00 Oct. 8 BAKER COUNTY 6/7:00 Oct. 16 WEST NASSAU 7:00 Oct. 12-15 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT • 10% Off in Grill TODAY • New Driving Range Oct. 23 at Hilliard 7:00 Oct. 30 at NFEI 6:30 FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE • 10% Off in Pro Shop Nov. 6 Bye SCHOOL th Powered by TOP TRACER *Homecoming Football SUNDAY, APRIL 5 • 50% Off Range Balls Sept. 15 at Hilliard 6:00 FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Sept. 22 at Callahan 6:00 10am BRUNCH Volleyball Sept. 29 YULEE 6:00 fernandinabeachgolfclub.com 2800 Bill Melton Rd. Sept. 8 BOLLES 6:30 Oct. 6 HILLIARD 6:00 12pm EGG HUNT 904.310.3174 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Sept. 10 at Stanton 7:00 Oct. 13 CALLAHAN 6:00 Sept. 11-12 at VARSITY TOURNEY Oct. 20 at Yulee 6:00

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PHOTOS BY TERRY LACOSS/SPECIAL AND SPECIAL PHOTOS Local lady angler Laura Thompson, left, is pictured releasing her more than 100-pound “silver king.” Joel Scott is pictured with a large red drum before preparing it to be released, above. It is always a good plan to cast net live mullet as a backup before coming up empty-handed when locating menhaden. Jay Davidson is pictured with a net full of live mullet, below left. Tony Marcantel is pictured fighting a large, broad-shouldered St. Marys game fish. Local captain George Lannon is pictured reeling in a large kingfish, below right.

Legendary St. Marys game fish altwater fishermen won’t waters without wast- while navigating the edges of the St. other fishermen via VHF radio or cell instead. Live mullet make for excellent have to navigate too far when ing valuable fishing Marys inlet channel for bottom struc- phone is an excellent idea when team- live baits for kingfish while fished on launching their saltwater time. One of the tures, including steep drop-offs, deep ing up to locate good numbers of live the surface and tarpon too when fished Sfishing boat from either the best areas of the sloughs and underwater humps. baits. deep on the bottom.” Fernandina Harbor Marina or Dee St. Marys inlet to This style of St. Marys inlet fishing Once a good school of menhaden is It has been a mystery why the mas- Dee Bartels public boat ramps to anchor up and fish is productive year round, even dur- located, filling your live bait well with sive schools of menhaden have simply enjoy some of the Southeast’s best right on the bottom ing the coldest fishing days of winter. 50 hand-picked live baits will lure the disappeared. I recently navigated from saltwater fishing. is just offshore of However, during the warmer days of largest inlet game fish. Filling a five- the northern portion of Cumberland Skilled local and visiting fishermen historic Fort Clinch, spring, summer and fall, live bait fish- gallon bucket or cooler with menhaden Island to Stafford Shoals and did not have tallied some pretty impressive where water depths ing is an excellent tactic when target- for chumming will help lure quality see a single school of menhaden. The catches while fishing these deep, fishy OUTDOORS drop sharply. ing pelagic game fish, including tarpon, inlet game fish to your barbed live bait. same situation is taking place along the inlet waters. In fact, some pretty big A large anchor kingfish, cobia and jack crevalle. Unfortunately, large concentrations beaches of Amelia Island. catches have been made while fishing Terry Lacoss with a long anchor This style of inlet fishing is typi- of menhaden have been non existent I think it’s all the rain we have been within a 30-minute boat ride, includ- chain is needed to cally time consuming, requiring fish- during the past few days, requiring having. Too much fresh water dispers- ing tarpon, black drum, red drum, king hold your fishing boat on anchor when ermen to start when the sun is just fishermen to establish a backup plan. es the large concentrations of plankton mackerel, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, strong running currents are pres- beginning to peak over the eastern “During the past few days, we have on which the bait fish feed. jack crevalle, cobia, sheepshead and a ent. Fishing on the bottom with fresh horizon. not seen a single school of menhaden The tarpon fishing has been excel- wide variety of sharks. shrimp, clam or a quarter blue crab Live bait fishermen will need to just off the beaches at Cumberland lent at the tip of the St. Marys south Most St. Marys inlet fishermen often results in hooking up to black toss their cast net over a school of Island,” said seasoned charter boat jetty rocks. It just may be that our prefer fishing right on the bottom with drum weighing more than 50 pounds. menhaden or mullet, which requires captain Allen Mills. “We have had summer tarpon have left the beaches, fresh local shrimp, quarter blue crab Fishermen can also expect to catch navigating from the St. Marys inlet to to toss our large bait nets along the where they typically feed on menha- or cut baits. This allows fishermen to excellent eating whiting and red drum. the beaches of either Cumberland or shorelines located at Cumberland den, and are schooling at the legendary navigate straight to their designated Keep a close eye on your fish finder Amelia Island. Communicating with Sound while netting live mullet St. Marys inlet.

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All of the city of Fernandina lighted hard courts available city residents, $81 non-city. • Private swim lessons afternoons only, based on must be scheduled in advance Beach Parks & Recreation for open play. Courts 1 and 2 $5/day for one class city resi- have been postponed until fur- instructor availability. with aquatics manager Kaitlyn Department’s programs and (closest to South 13th Street) dents, $6 non-city. $10 per day ther notice. Ages six month to One lesson is $25 for city Brown. Email [email protected] activities, with the exception of reserved for instructed play for two classes city residents, adult. Lessons are tailored to residents, $31 non-city. Four and include pool location pref- aqua aerobics and instructed during posted hours. $12 non-city. Ten-admissions’ goals and abilities of students. lessons cost $75 for city resi- erence (Atlantic pool or MLK programs, are postponed until Players must have gate pass: $50 city residents, $60 Weekday mornings and early dents, $94 non-city. Lessons Jr. pool). further notice. keys to enter courts. Keys may non-city for one class/day; • Registration for the fall be purchased at the Atlantic $100 city residents, $120 non- co-ed open softball league has Center for $20 per key dur- city for two classes/day. F e r n a n d i n a B e a c h T i d e s been postponed until further ing normal business hours, Aqua aerobics/fitness notice. New registration dates Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to combination passes avail- Tides, Sun & Moon : September 2 September 9, 2020 and fall season opening night 7 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. able (includes use of Atlantic Full Moon 1:23A Low 3:21A 1.51’ Sunrise 7:05A High --A --’ date will be posted on www. to 4 p.m. Fitness Room). Inquire at Sunrise 7:03A High 9:35A 7.60’ Moonset 10:50A Low 5:45A 1.74’ Wed. Moonset 7:16A Sun. fbfl.us when they are deter- • Atlantic Pool (main pool Atlantic Center. Low 3:31P 1.63’ Sunset 7:42P High 12:13P 7.37’ Sunset 7:46P mined. only) is now open for lap • AquaGym Fitness classes 9/2 High 10:05P 8.10’ 9/6 Moonrise 10:23P Low 6:07P 2.21’ • Pickleball at Central Park. swim and aqua aerobics only. at MLK Jr. Pool, 1200 Elm Moonrise 8:27P Six lighted courts available. Atlantic kiddie pool is open St. Fitness HIIT on Monday, Sunrise 7:03A Low 4:00A 1.49’ Sunrise 7:06A High 12:31A 7.00’ Players must have gate keys, Monday-Friday from 12-5 p.m., Wednesday and Friday at 4 Thur. Moonset 8:11A High 10:17A 7.62’ Mon. Moonset 11:44A Low 6:20A 1.88’ which may be purchased at Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. MLK p.m.; pilates/stretch flex on Sunset 7:45P Low 4:11P 1.73’ Sunset 7:40P High 12:51P 7.26’ the Atlantic Center for $20 per Jr. pool is open for AquaGym Tuesday and Thursday at 9/3 Moonrise 8:56P High 10:42P 8.89’ 9/7 Moonrise 10:55P Low 6:49P 2.39’ key Monday-Friday from 7 Fitness classes only. Lap 4 p.m. Monthly, one class/ Sunrise 7:04A Low 4:36A 1.52’ Sunrise 7:06A High 1:09A 6.73’ a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from swim: Monday-Friday from day: $50 city residents, $63 Moonset 9:04A High 10:57A 7.57’ Moonset 12:38P Low 6:59A 2.02’ 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www. 6-8:30 a.m. and 12-5 p.m.; non-city residents. Monthly, Fri. Tues. fbpickleball.com, Fernandina Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; two classes/day: $65 for city 9/4 Sunset 7:44P Low 4:50P 1.87’ 9/8 Sunset 7:39P High 1:31P 7.18’ Beach Pickleball Pirates on Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. residents, $81 non-city. $5/day Moonrise 9:25P High 11:19P 7.62’ Moonrise 11:30P Low 7:37P 2.54’ Facebook or email fbpbpi- Lap swim fees: $3 per day for one class city residents, Sunrise 7:04A Low 5:11A 1.61’ Sunrise 7:07A High 1:51A 6.51’ [email protected] for informa- for city residents, $5 non-city. $6 non-city. $10/day for two Sat. Moonset 9:57A High 11:35A 7.48’ Wed. Moonset 1:34P Low 7:43A 2.15’ tion. Monthly rates also available. classes city residents, $12 Sunset 7:43P Low 5:28P 2.04’ Sunset 7:38P High 2:17P 7.15’ • Open roller hockey at the • Aqua aerobics at Atlantic non-city. 10-admissions’ pass 9/5 Moonrise 9:53P High 11:55P 7.31’ 9/9 Moonrise 11:30P Low 8:32P 2.65’ Main Beach Multi-Purpose Pool, 2500 Atlantic Ave. Full available. Tide calculations are for Amelia River, Fernandina Beach. No corrections are necessary. Court. Adult/older teens skate pool; no separate shallow and • Lap swim days and hours Sun & Moon events are also calculated for Fernandina Beach, although actual times may vary because of land masses. Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. deep water classes. Monday- are Monday, Wednesday and (beginner) and Saturdays Friday at 9-10:00 a.m. Class Friday from 6-9 a.m. and 1-4 This Space Available! Florida’s Oldest The News-Leader printed edition and from 4:15-4:45 p.m. (easy) sizes are limited and are first- p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday Weekly Newspaper fbnewsleader.com offer the opportunity to and 4:45-6 p.m. (advanced). come, first-served. A social from 6-9 a.m. and 1-5 p.m; PUT US promote and advertise your business to Family skate Tuesdays from distancing waiting area is Saturday from 9 a.m.-2p.m.; thousands of customers each week. 4-5 p.m. and Saturdays from available. Monthly, one class/ Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. TO WORK Call 261-3696 and ask for Candy or Meghan 3-4 p.m. Call Ray Matz at day: $50 for city residents, $63 Lap swim fees are $3 a day and put the News-Leader to work for you! (215) 852-7038. non-city residents. Monthly, for city residents, $5 non-city. FOR YOU • Central Park has four two classes per day: $65 for Monthly rates also available.

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4B Wednesday, September 2, 2020 News-Leader / Fernandina Beach, FL Enjoying our island’s pleasures is simple imple pleasures can for beach populate my gardens. often be the best. In this treasures. The biggest treasure of time of stress, we find You never all? Shark teeth. The Big Sthe beach is a great place know what Guy and I consider finding a to escape. Our almost daily habit you will find. shark tooth a challenge. When is to pack up the dog, beach Sadly, there we first arrived on Amelia chairs, and towels and drive is much too Island, we walked miles and the short distance to the beach much human miles of beach looking for the where we can park our car and trash. Odd tiny ancient teeth. We went settle in. Instantly, a breeze shells and an early in the morning, late in from the ocean cools our sweaty FROM occasional the day, at high tide, and at brows. Hard to remember when THE shark tooth low tide. It took some time the temperature hasn’t hit 90 PORCH find their but we finally caught on. A or more. way into framed collection of shark Big Guy settles down with my shorts teeth hangs in our living his reader to pursue his latest Dickie pocket. room. book. We are careful to use Anderson Beach- Time at the beach is quiet sunscreen lotion (the highest combing is mostly. The only noise might number) as both of us have addictive. The treasures are be the whirring of wheels that spent too much time at the mostly shells. After a storm signals a car stuck in the sand. island dermatologist. The doc- or hurricane is a good time to It seems many people still tor fusses over the damage search the shoreline. Some do not realize that one needs done over the years by the sun finds are seasonal like starfish. four-wheel drive to success- and encourages us to be careful Shells, coral, and rocks collect- fully navigate the sand. Guess in the sun. Kate (the dog) and ed through the years fill jars, if they see a car on the beach, I set out on the walks we love. bowls, and baskets throughout they figure their car can be on AMELIA ISLAND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL/AMELIAISLAND.COM As Kate and I meander along our home. In addition to my the beach. When someone does as we reflect that we are on a no virus on the beach. There is To receive her weekly newslet- the edge of the surf, we both collections of sea treasures, I get stuck, other beachgoers are beach that people travel long just sea and sun and a constant ter or get information about her enjoy the water washing over collect rocks from places I have quick to help. Sometimes a tow distances to enjoy and it is right cooling breeze. Deep sigh. books including her four From our feet and paws. traveled. The rocks collected truck has to be called. in our front yard. There are no Yes, sometimes the simple the Porch books contact Dickie at I am always on the lookout in Maine are my favorites and We count our blessings elections on the beach. There is pleasures are the very best. [email protected].

Plantation’s tennis community supports Micah’s Place Members from Omni Amelia Island Plantation’s tennis community and Cliff Drysdale Tennis pro Yana Orlova, now living in Bermuda, recently selected Micah’s Place as their preferred charity. Carl Bazarian, representing Friends of Yana Orlova, presents a $9,000 donation to Micah’s Place Program Director Taylor Riffey. Micah’s Place is a nonprofit agency serving victims of domestic violence and their children in Nassau County. Services include a 24-hour crisis hotline – (904) 225-9979 – a 16-bed emergency shelter, two thrift stores, counseling, outreach and other related services, including a holiday gift card drive called the Spirit of Empowerment to assist parents leaving an abusive rela- tionship who might not have the financial means to buy gifts for their children. SUBMITTED

Siegtoberfest to benefit Hilliard wildlife scantuary The Ark Wildlife Care and Sanctuary, a non-profit 501(c)(3) wildlife rehabilitation and research facility in Hilliard “dedicated to saving animals whose lives are in jeopardy,” has been chosen as the charity for the fifth annual Siegtoberfest celebration, a one-of- a-kind, Oktoberfest style, charity- driven beer competition, according to a news release. Participants in the competition go through a series of games in teams of three while dressed up in lederhosen and dirndls. There will be five regional championships between Sept. 19 and Oct. 24 and a Jacksonville citywide championship on Nov. 14. Proceeds from the events will go to The Ark. “We are so happy to have been chosen as this year’s charity and look forward to working with the staff and others from Siegtoberfest,” Ark President Jonathan Howard said in the release. For more information on The Ark, visit thearkwildlifecar- eandsanctuary.com. THE ARK WILDLIFE CARE AND SANCTUARY

NL Wednesday 09.02.20.indd 11 9/1/20 2:44 PM Wednesday, September 2, 2020 AROUND TOWN News-Leader 5B Simple steps to properly water a St. Augustine lawn My neighbor says GARDEN Regarding Turn on your sprinkler sys- Q:I’m watering my St. irrigation, tem for 15 minutes. Let it run, Augustine lawn too much. Can TALK you’ll need and at the end of 15 minutes, that happen? to do several take a ruler to each of the cans The two elements that things. First, and measure the depth of the A:contribute most to diseas- Karl Shaffer check your water. Write that number on es in St. Augustine lawns are sprinkler sys- the corresponding location on overwatering and overfertiliz- Master tem to see if your yard grid map. Now you ing, so I’m glad you asked about Gardener it’s sprinkling have an idea of the efficiency of how to irrigate – or whether your lawn. your sprinkler system in terms should you irrigate – your St. Many yards have irrigation of areas that receive too much Augustine lawn. systems that are actually send- or too little and you also have In our part of the state, St. ing water onto asphalt road- an idea of how much flow or Augustine lawns should get 1/2 ways, driveways, and sidewalks irrigation rate you have per 15 to 3/4 of an inch of water total and into gutters. This is a waste minutes. This multiplied by four per week. This includes precipi- of water. It’s also important to tells you the rate per hour. tation (rainfall) and irrigation. check the functioning of each Because you can now mea- Now, the question is, how can sprinkler head in your system. sure your rainfall and you know you tell how much irrigation Once you determine that the dispersal rate of water from and rainfall your lawn is get- your sprinkler heads are work- your sprinkler heads at any ting? ing accurately and appropri- given time, you can turn your This part is easy: Set up an ately, you’ll want to set up a sprinklers on for the appropri- unofficial rain gauge in your measurement grid for your ate amount of watering to the yard that’s free from any over- yard. To do this, take a dozen to point where you can total 1/2 KARL SHAFFER/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER head obstructions. It could be a 16 shallow cans, like a tuna fish to 3/4 of an inch per week. It’s A pan or dish between 18 or 20 inches across and a depth of 2 inches can serve as a simple pan or a dish between 18 or 20 or cat food can, with one end really very simple and will help homemade rain gauge. inches across and 2 inches deep cut out. Place the cans around you provide better irrigation for with fairly straight sides. This your yard so that you have an your lawn. It will also help con- works well for a rough estimate even grid for the irrigation area serve our water. the satellite office at the county located at the James S. Page for Garden Talk via email at on how much precipitation has you’re studying. Next, draw a Karl Shaffer is a UF/IFAS building in Yulee and the main Governmental Complex and [email protected] or fallen on your lawn within any rough map of your study site Nassau County Extension Extension office in Callahan. demonstrates best manage- through the mail to Nassau set period of time. Empty the and note the location of the cans Master Gardener volunteer. The UF/IFAS Nassau County ment practices for Northeast County Extension, 543350 U.S. gauge once every 24 hours. on your diagram. Extension locations include Demonstration Garden is Florida. You can send questions 1, Callahan, FL 32011. Wild Amelia takes upcoming Wild Nite programs virtual Wild Amelia will resume the interface between medical its Wild Nite lecture series materials and living tissue. She on Tuesday, Sept. 8, using an used her knowledge and experi- online videoconferencing format ence in this area to co-found an in response to the coronavirus engineering firm dedicated to pandemic and related guidelines restoring degraded urban rivers and mandates meant to prevent and riparian forests. the spread of the virus, according To participate in this vir- to a news release. tual event, visit https://bit. The first presentation will ly/3gNPyH6 and use 079116 for kick off at 7 p.m. via Zoom. the passcode. The topic will be “Living in Wild Amelia’s mission is to Our Maritime Forest” and focus SUBMITTED educate residents and visitors on the importance of maritime Dr. Munsell McPhillips will about the local bioregion and forests to barrier islands and how kick off the new program encourage stewardship of the METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION they adapt to the constant stress year of Wild Nites with an area’s natural resources through of wind and water. The presen- online presentation and events and programs that edu- tation will consist of a video discussion about maritime cate and entertain while promot- produced by the Amelia Tree forests on Tuesday, Sept. 8. ing a conservation ethic. High Tide hosting yoga retreat Conservancy followed by dis- For updates on the status cussion with the evening’s guest of program activities, visit wil- Ready for a break from the stress of 2020? Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation speaker, Dr. Munsell McPhillips. cal engineer with a specialty damelia.org and Wild Amelia on You can give yourself “the gift of a quiet day to • 3:45-4 p.m. – Closing Wrap-Up McPhillips is a biomedi- in biomaterials and a focus on Facebook. breathe and restore your soul by virtually attend- To sign up for this event, visit the group’s event ing the ‘Breathe Retreat,’” an online women’s section on their Facebook page at facebook.com/ yoga event sponsored by the High Tide Women’s HighTideAmelia. Tickets are $65 and are avail- Collective of America Island and Crane Island able online. that’s set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, Founded by a group of successful Amelia according to a news release. Island women business owners in response to COA classes available online “The newly established High Tide group invites the COVID-19 crisis, High Tide was created after First Coast women to step away from stress and watching the First Coast’s small businesses strug- Now, Nassau County Council on Aging pro- 0570; Passcode: Priority. step into a day of relaxation and rejuvenation via gle through a total shutdown due to the pandemic. vides access to even more free online resources • Tuesday Topics. A variety of topics Zoom highlighting some of the beauty of Amelia Together, they formed a new creative market- for seniors and adults of all ages. All you need related to current events with a national and Island,” says the release. “Women of all ages can ing co-operative, High Tide, to create fun, ener- is a personal computer, laptop, tablet or smart worldwide focus. Upcoming sessions include safely gather and participate in a day of mindful gy-filled, inspiring programs and excursions for phone and an internet connection. “From Pharaohs to Facebook: Egypt Today,” introspection, healing meditation, tranquility, and women as they work with and support one another. Make sure you visit us at https://bit. Sept. 8, and “U.S. National Elections,” Sept. uplifting healing practices.” High Tide Women’s Collective founders ly/3hXqHv5 to check out the newest classes, 15. If you’re interested in participating in online Attendees can participate in any of the Breathe include Pam Bell of Pam Bell Photography, Anita presentations and opportunities. discussion, email Bob Bolan at bolanbob@aol. Retreat events but “are encouraged to step out Comisky of Amelia Toffee Company, Tarah Dunlop If you have questions or feedback, con- com and he will send video links and related of their busy lives for just a few hours for this of Dunlop Hospitality, Elizabeth Pointe Lodge and tact NCCOA Membership & Community materials. opportunity for self-healing and mindset reset,” Amelia Island Vacations, Pam James of Pelindaba Engagement Director Melody Dawkins at • Photography with Jimmie Stone: the release states Lavender Amelia Island, Donna Paz Kaufman of [email protected]. Shutter Priority. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 3-4 p.m. The Breathe Retreat’s schedule of events is Story & Song Bookstore Bistro, Laurie Moore of Here’s what we have currently available. https://bit.ly/2Cds0gU; Meeting ID: 851 6451 as follows: L. Moore Aesthetics, and Deb Cunningham of The 0959; Passcode: Shutter. • 10 a.m. – Welcome & Start with Mindfulness Effect. Scheduled • Photography with Jimmie Stone: Creating a Mindful Life You can follow High Tide Women’s Business • Legal Chat: Homesteads for Heirs – Manual Mode. Thursday, Sept. 10, 3-4 p.m. • 11:15 a.m. – Traversing the Collective on Facebook at facebook.com/ Probate & Property Taxes. Thursday, Sept. https://bit.ly/2Py8y1l; Meeting ID: 817 1018 Mind/Body with Mindful Yoga HighTideAmelia and visit hightidecollectiveame- 3, 9-10 a.m. Presented by attorney Carol Miller. 2780; Passcode: Manual. • 12-1 p.m. – Lunch Break lia.com for additional event details and other group Visit https://bit.ly/2CwPBZS and use “841 7932 • White Oak Conservation Center – • 1-2 p.m. – Think. Believe. Heal. news. 7302” as the Meeting ID and “090320” as the Orphaned Florida Panthers. Monday, Sept. The Self Care Guru For more information about High Tide and to password. 14, 2-3 p.m. Visit https://bit.ly/2ElNWXV and • 2-2:45 p.m. – Prana = Life, Breathe Workshop be added to the group’s email list, contact Donna • Photography with Jimmie Stone: use “864 9268 1070” as the Meeting ID and • 2:45-3 p.m. – Sounds of Serenity: Singing Bowls Kaufman at Donna@StoryAndSongBookstore. Aperture Priority. Thursday, Sept. 3, 3-4 p.m. • 3-3:45 p.m. – Deep Restoration Using com. https://bit.ly/2PvICU7; Meeting ID: 853 9485 COA Continued on 8B

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Coming up at Story & Song ▼ “A Banquet of Words” Ron Kurtz reads on Facebook Live. • Every Wednesday, 3 p.m. – Poetry. ‘R-E-S-P-E-C-T’ • Every Friday, 3 p.m. – Short stories, essays, and literary meditations. MARK KAUFMAN role with the Jacksonville in the late-1950s – It ▼ Story & Song Fiction Book Group For the News-Leader Jacksonville Was Never About a Hot Dog and a We’ll meet and discuss Clock Dance by Anne Tyler. In-person meeting. NAACP’s Youth Coke. Hurst’s second book is Newcomers welcome. If anyone was uncertain how to Council. He talked Unless WE Tell It … It Never Gets • Thursday, Sept. 3, 5 p.m. spell “respect,” listening to Aretha about Woolworth Told. Franklin’s hit song sure took care of having no problem Spanish-American philosopher ▼ Reader Meet Writer Author Series via Zoom that! Just released last week, R-E- at all allowing black George Santayana once said, “Those All new series featuring bestselling authors and fresh new voices, fiction and S-P-E-C-T is a lavishly illustrated customers to spend who cannot remember the past are picture book paying tribute to Aretha their money inside condemned to repeat it.” Perhaps nonfiction titles, in an engaging and accessible format. Reservations necessary. Franklin, the “Queen of Soul.” Each Kaufman but would insist a better explanation is that we can Call (904) 601-2118 for details. page spells out a different word: that they use a only overcome negative attitudes • Thursday, Sept. 3, 7 p.m. – Everything Sad is Untrue blessed, strife, gifted, voice, groove, separate, dreary- about “the other” once we get to with Daniel Nayeri in conversation with Wiley Cash. proud, humble. When taken together, looking lunch counter at the back of know them. Beyond Your Bubble – • Tuesday, Sept. 8, 3 p,m, – Anna North, author of Outlawed, these words not only tell the story the store. As Hurst tells it, all he and How to Connect Across the Political will be in conversation with Melissa Febos, author of Girlhood. of how they apply to Aretha, but also the others were looking for was a Divide is another new book – prac- • Thursday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. – Carl Hoffman, author of Liar’s Circus: give us insight into the character that little respect. tical and politically neutral – that The Strange and Terrifying Journey into the Upside-Down World of Trump’s led to her fame and greatness. According to an FBI report, more offers concrete skills for holding MAGA Rallies, will be in conversation with host Wiley Cash. Seeing this book reminded me of than 100 were injured and three were meaningful conversations that cut • Tuesday, Sept. 15, 3 p.m. – Set My Heart to Five with Simon Stephenson. the talk given by Rodney L. Hurst killed on that day. Not only were no across today’s intense political • Thursday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m. – Margaret Kimberley will discuss her book, Sr. the other week commemorating law enforcement officers present divide, showing us how to connect Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents. the 60th anniversary of Jacksonville’s because a tip from an FBI informant to the people in our lives. • Thursday, Sept. 29, 5 p.m. – Journalist Connor Towne O’Neill will discuss infamous “Ax Handle Saturday,” to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office In an era when misinformation his book, Down Along with that Devil’s Bones: A Reckoning with Monuments, when a group of more than 200 white was intercepted by an official who dominates the internet and people Memory, and the Legacy of White Supremacy. men, wielding baseball bats and ax was an active member of the Ku are allowed to spew the most vit- handles, attacked and brutalized a Klux Klan, the Florida Times-Union riolic messages behind a wall of ▼ “be(e) well read” with Deborah Garrard via Zoom never even covered the story. anonymity on social media plat- group of black people who had been Wellness coach Deborah Garrard reviews the best books to preserve our peacefully protesting their inability to Hurst’s mentor encouraged him to forms, there’s nothing like a well- physical and emotional well-being. sit at downtown lunch counters. tell the story as a first-hand account, researched and well-written book to • Thursday, Sept. 10 and 24, 4 p.m. Sixteen years old at the time, resulting in the book that chronicles guide the way to a brighter future. Hurst already held a leadership the racial and political climate of Read well, read often!

Library of Congress National Book Festival announces lineup of more than 100 authors

The 2020 Library of Congress National Book New to this year’s festival is an opportunity George H. W. Bush, and her book club, Read Festival will connect with audiences across the for festivalgoers to take a deeper dive into timely With Jenna. country for an interactive, online celebration topics engaged by many books across the festi- • Chelsea Clinton on her new book for of “American Ingenuity” for the festival’s 20th val’s stages. Attendees are invited to follow three young readers, She Persisted in Sports: American year, featuring new books by more than 120 of newsworthy threads that weave through the fes- Olympians Who Changed the Game. the nation’s most-renowned writers, poets and tival and offer a more profound appreciation for • John Grisham, master of the legal thriller, artists, according to a news release. The festival the subjects. They are: on his latest books, Camino Winds and The will also showcase the many ways the national • “Fearless Women” – books by and about Guardians. library embraces all subjects in its “unparalleled” strong women and resolute trailblazers. • Melinda Gates on her new book, The collection. • “Hearing Black Voices” – books that show- Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women During the weekend of Sept. 25-27, virtual case black voices across all genres, affirming Changes the World. stages at loc.gov/bookfest will offer on-demand their contributions to American culture. • Mo Willems, creator of The Pigeon books, videos, live author chats and discussions, options • “Democracy in the 21st Century” – books Because and other bestsellers for children, on his to personalize your own journey through the that assess the state of democratic principles work and creative process. festival with particular themes, and book buying here in America and around the globe. • Parker Curry and her mother, Jessica possibilities through the festival’s official book- Another new feature added to the 2020 festi- Curry, on their book, Parker Looks Up: An seller, Politics & Prose, with a limited number of val is a virtual stage called Family, Food & Field, Extraordinary Moment, recounting a visit to the commemorative book plates signed by authors. which will include authors whose books cover Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery and view- The Library is also in discussion with broad- such topics as food, home, sports, television and ing a portrait of first lady Michelle Obama. cast partners to ensure broad access to the current issues, such as the Me Too movement. • Dan Brown, author of The Da Vinci Code, festival. You can subscribe to the festival blog at More information on the authors whose books makes his children’s book debut with Wild https://bit.ly/3bgRDdJ for email updates on plans are part of these timely topic threads will be Symphony. for the festival. found on the festival website in the weeks before • Ibram X. Kendi and Saeed Jones on ways In addition, PBS stations across the coun- the event. to confront racism and bigotry, as described in try will broadcast “The Library of Congress Kendi’s book How to Be an Antiracist and Jones’ National Book Festival: Celebrating American Festival highlights memoir, How We Fight for Our Lives. Ingenuity,” a two-hour program featuring some • Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson • Rebecca Boggs Roberts and Lucinda Robb of the nation’s most renowned authors and liter- Whitehead will receive the Library’s Prize for on their new book, The Suffragist Playbook. ary voices, from 6 to 8 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, celebrate American ingenuity – what it means to American Fiction and discuss his lifelong career • Veronica Chambers on her children’s book Sept. 27. them, how it fires their minds and imaginations in writing. Finish the Fight!: The Brave, Unruly, and Radical The television special will be hosted by Hoda and why books are so important to us in these • Former Secretary of State Madeleine Women Who Fought for the Right to Vote. Kotb of NBC News and will also be available for times,” the release says. “The 2020 National Albright on her memoir, Hell and Other • Thomas Frank and Christopher Caldwell on on-demand streaming online and through the Book Festival broadcast will feature a variety of Destinations. The Road to Populism and their related books. PBS app. To create the broadcast, the Library presentations and interviews by two dozen of the • National Ambassador for Young People’s collaborated with PBS Books, a national pro- nation’s most beloved literary voices, all brim- Literature Jason Reynolds on his book Stamped: For adults gramming initiative produced by Detroit Public ming with insight as they welcome us into their Racism, Antiracism, and You, which he co-wrote History & Biography: Madeleine Albright, Television. work spaces to give us a glimpse of their minds with Ibram X. Kendi. Peter Baker, Sarah Broom, Christopher Caldwell, “In this powerful and inspiring program, a and hearts.” • Today show co-host Jenna Bush Hager on Erica Armstrong Dunbar, Eric Foner, Thomas thrilling diversity of best-selling authors join For more information about the PBS program, Everything Beautiful in Its Time, a collection thousands of book lovers across the country to visit loc.gov/item/prn-20-054. of stories about her grandparents, Barbara and FESTIVAL Continued on 7B

NL Wednesday 09.02.20.indd 13 9/1/20 2:50 PM Wednesday, september 2, 2020 READ ALL ABOUT IT News-Leader 7B Palmer pens first novel, ‘A Mariner’s Tale’ STEVE GIBBS uncertainty each suffered. from government work and the For the News-Leader “They wanted to send me Palmers returned to Fernandina to Pensacola to become a com- Beach. A column for the News- Joe Palmer has continually munications tech, but I didn’t Leader became his writing outlet reinvented himself. want to be there. I flunked out from 2007 to 2018. “It was titled A surfer, sailor, U.S. Navy on purpose,” Palmer recalls. “I ‘Cup of Joe,’” Palmer said. “I corpsman, investigative reporter, had been guaranteed that I would started writing about the govern- private investigator, newspaper become a corpsman and had a let- ment but it became more folksy columnist, husband, father, and ter to that effect. It took our local stories than anything else. I miss now “retired,” he has added nov- congressman to turn that around. the newspaper business the way elist to his long list of accomplish- Two weeks later, in November, it used to be, lots of good people ments. they sent me to Great Lakes working as a team, lots of cama- Palmer’s first book, A Naval Training Center in north- raderie.” Mariner’s Tale, is due to be ern Illinois. When I arrived, there Enjoying a sunset with his released Oct. 25. was snow on the ground and it Great Dane, Harley, on the Palmer, 66, has been writing was 22 degrees.” square in Old Town, Palmer since he was a kid growing up in After spending the winter in reflected on his journey. Waycross, Ga. He became aware Illinois, he served on the aircraft “I wanted to write a novel for of his writing ability because of an carrier USS Saratoga, where he the longest time, but working English teacher. was a corpsman. and raising a family held it up,” “I loved to read. I read vora- “Dr. Roger Moebus was a hot- Palmer said while lounging at ciously from the first grade. shot surgeon who reminded me the river’s edge, just a hundred Words and stories, tales of other of Hawkeye Pierce,” Palmer said, yards from the mouth of Egans places and details were manna to referring to the wisecracking doc- Creek. Harley, Palmer’s rescue me,” he remembers. tor from the TV show M*A*S*H. SUBMITTED dog, lapped water from a bowl as “In high school, when a new “My time under him gave me the Joe Palmer, above, who wrote the col- large fish fed in the Amelia River English teacher just out of col- equivalent of a two-year surgical umn “Cup of Joe” for the News-Leader just offshore. “You’ll find me lege arrived, I took her creative residency,” he explained. “By between 2007 and 2018, set his first here almost every evening as I writing class,” Palmer explains. the time I left the ship, I could do novel on an island that sounds a lot like watch the sunset and look for the “(I was j)ust four years older than surgery.” In the spring of 1973, Amelia Isand. green flash,” he said as he handed her … with blue eyes and blonde Palmer was ordered to the naval KOEHLER BOOKS Harley a treat. hair, Elaine Thomas was devas- hospital in Jacksonville, where he Three years after his column tatingly beautiful. Every kid in my stayed until the winter of 1974. University of North Florida at pital, Hugh White, invited me to served nearly 14 after being con- stopped, the novel began, Palmer class fell in love with her. There He then moved to the private age 25, he took journalism classes his office,” Palmer said. “He told victed of obstruction of justice says, while looking out over the were 20 kids in the class and I sat sector. and was soon the news editor of me he needed a PR person. The and the sale of drugs. river at a passing sailboat. in the back. I was a shy kid. “At St. Vincent’s hospital in The Spinnaker, the university’s pay was good, so I took the job. ... Palmer’s investigative work A Mariner’s Tale takes place “She told us to write a story, Jacksonville, I was an (operating newspaper. A year after I started, they hired soon landed him a job as a federal on Morgan’s Island, a place that a fiction. When she handed back room) tech. I was sewing people After graduation, he became a a person who was my immediate investigator, but it required mov- sounds very much like Amelia the papers, I saw that I got an up and started doing orthope- “cop reporter” for The Bradenton boss. He told me my days there ing to Tampa. Island. His main character is a ‘A’ but she instructed me to see dics,” Palmer said. It was in the Herald. From Bradenton, he were numbered. They ended “The pay was exceptional, but crusty former merchant mariner her after class. I thought I was operating room where his team was offered a job at the Florida up paying me for six months for the day we left here, Pam and I who owns a marina much like in trouble since I chewed gum in was “piecing a man’s arm and Times-Union’s Fernandina Beach doing nothing,” he laughed. sat on the porch and cried. With one at the north end of Amelia. her class. Instead, she told me wrist back together” that he met bureau. Palmer then started his two school-age sons, it was hard Jack, the marina owner, helps a something that has stayed with his future wife. “Pam and I moved here in own private investigation busi- to leave,” he recalls. As a federal young man overcome his fears me: ‘You have a gift. Use it!’” “I was 23 and Pam was 21. 1985 or 1986. It was like com- ness, InfoQuest Investigating investigator, Palmer exposed a and wrestles with a devastating Other than Miss Thomas, She was an X-ray technician. My ing home since we used to come Service. During that period, witness in a murder case who hurricane before ridding himself there was not much in Waycross male colleagues and I would rate to Fernandina Beach and points Sheriff Lawrence “Laurie” Ellis used an alias under oath. In of ghosts from his past. Palmer’s to keep Palmer there. the women on a one-to-10 system south to surf when I was in high ran Nassau County, according to order to expose her, he went to recently sold sloop-rigged Cal 28 The first thing Palmer according to looks,” he admits. school,” he remembers. “I did an Palmer. her home in a small Georgia town sailboat also makes an appearance did when he graduated from “We rated Pam as a 10 and, on a investigative piece on the (Ocean “He was powerful, but he was where he and a colleague emptied in the book. Waycross High School was join dare, I asked her out. With surgi- Highway and) Port Authority that dirtier than pluff mud. He was her two trash cans for evidence. A Mariner’s Tale is available the U.S. Navy. cal masks, I could only see her garnered a lot of negative atten- behind the dope that came into Once he had her real name, he on Kindle and can be ordered “I grew up in a dysfunctional eyes. She has green eyes and I’m tion.” Nassau County and it appeared discovered her long rap sheet. through Barnes & Noble and family. Dad was a tyrant, an ex- really attracted to green eyes.” Palmer changed to the world he didn’t care who knew it,” “When confronted with the Amazon. Marine. He had anger issues,” They were married three of public relations after an offer of Palmer recalls. “I wrote about evidence, the witness said her With its publication, Palmer Palmer said. “It’s a great little months later. more money. large campaign contributions lawyer had instructed her to use has come full circle, back to writ- town, but I couldn’t stay.” Despite his love for medicine, “Pam worked at Nassau from major drug people. He hated an alias in court,” Palmer said, ing fiction. Maybe his high school In his new novel, a boy named he still had a writer’s heart. He General Hospital (now Baptist me!” chuckling at the memory. “The creative writing teacher was cor- Doug reflects Palmer’s youth had edited his high school news- Medial Center Nassau) as an Ellis was eventually sen- attorney was disbarred.” rect telling Palmer that he has a in that they share the pain and paper, so after enrolling in the X-ray tech. The CEO of the hos- tenced to 17 years in prison and Palmer eventually retired gift. He’s certainly using it. Local author Deb Boelkes receives national recognition The annual Florida Authors by Business World Rising “that ers, illustrators, editors, printers, and Publishers Association reveals how leaders can get and other professionals involved President’s Book Awards for through to anyone, even under in the publishing industry. It 2020 recognized not one but two what many would believe are focuses on providing the highest books by Amelia Island author not the best of circumstances. quality of information, resources, Deb Boelkes in the Business The result is a workplace that and professional development to category: Heartfelt Leadership: is admired; one that delivers members and others interested How to Capture the Top Spot and outstanding results; one that in the writing and publishing pro- Keep on Soaring was the Silver employees seek to be a part of,” fession. medal winner and The WOW says te release. “Deb Boelkes is not just Factor Workplace: How to Create Also a non-fiction leadership a role model heartfelt leader; a Best Place to Work Culture was book published by Business she’s the ultimate authority on the Bronze medal winner. World Rising, The WOW Factor creating best places to work, Hosted by the Florida Authors Workplace, explains the release, with 25+ years in Fortune 150 and Publishers Association, this “shows it’s possible to create a high-tech firms, leading super- national award was open to workplace that not only WOWS star business development and books published between 2018 everyone who works there, it professional services teams. As and 2020. The judges for this WOWS everyone who hears an entrepreneur, she has accel- national competition were librar- about it; a workplace where the erated advancement for women ians, educators, and publishing best and most talented people BUSINESS WORLD RISING to senior leadership. Deb has professionals. SUBMITTED line up to get in; where every Both Heartfelt Leadership and The WOW Factor delighted and inspired over “The FAPA President’s Book Boelkes makes her home on time top talent comes in, they Workplace, written by local author Deb Boelkes, were 1,000 audiences across North Award exists to promote excel- Amelia Island after a long say WOW!” Silver and Bronze medal winners, respectively, in the America,” says the release. lence in the publishing industry career “in Fortune 150 high- Due to the COVID-19 virus Florida Authors and Publishers Association President’s Both of Boelkes’ books are by recognizing talented contem- tech firms, leading super- pandemic, medalists were Book Awards for 2020. available in paperback, e-book, porary authors who put both star business development informed via email and provided and audiobook format from major heart and soul into their work. and professional services a recorded presentation of the online booksellers. In addition, FAPA is proud to be a champion teams.” “ceremony.” also stated in the release. “Their those in the publishing industry. paperback versions are available of authors and publishers going “We are proud to announce works are representative of cre- We salute all of our winners for at The Book Loft, located at 214 the extra mile to produce books this year’s winners who truly ative storytelling, bold concepts, their fine work.” Centre St. in Fernandina Beach. of excellence in every aspect,” about Boelkes’ wins. embody the excellence this and innovative ideas which make The Florida Authors and For more information about Patti Jefferson, past president Heartfelt Leadership is a non- award was created to celebrate,” the President’s Book Awards so Publishers Association is an these annual awards, visit of FAPA, said in a news release fiction leadership book published FAPA President, Pat Stanford well respected by librarians and organization for authors, publish- BusinessWorldRising.com.

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NL Wednesday 09.02.20.indd 14 9/1/20 3:11 PM 8B Wednesday, September 2, 2020 AROUND TOWN News-Leader Auditions set for ‘Animal Farm’ staged reading at AMP Auditions for a staged reading of Animal Farm addition to a narrator that he is chased off of the farm. to stop them or make change. will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Amelia tells the storyline through • Squealer (Soviet Press): A very persuasive • Moses (Russian Orthodox Church): A tame Musical Playhouse, located at 1955 Island Walkway seven parts: pig. He frequently lies, twists the truth and deflects raven and sometimes-pet of Jones who tells the in Fernandina Beach, according to a news release. • Major (Marx/ questions in order to win the support of the other animals stories about a paradise called Sugarcandy Directed by Jeff Groden-Thomas, the show will Lenin): An old boar animals for Napoleon and his message. Mountain. This part has minimal lines and will also be held Oct. 23-24 on the theater’s outdoor stage, whose speech about • Boxer (working class males): A loyal, hard- read some of the narrator’s linesIN THE as CI RCwellUIT asCOUR linesT OF of THE FOURTH JUDICIAL and appropriate social distancing will be observed at the evils perpetrated by working carthorse, Boxer is the strongest of the Animals 1-7). CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA all rehearsals and performances. humans rouses the ani- farm animals. He is easily convinced by Squealer’s • Mr. Jones (Tsar): The often-drunkIN AND FOR owner If you want to audition but can’t attend Sept. 5, mals into rebelling. He lies and wishes to believe that Napoleon is always of Manor Farm, expelled from hisNA SSAUland COUN by hisTY own GENERAL JURISDICTION contact Groden-Thomas at [email protected]. also teaches the song right. He is eventually betrayed by Napoleon. animals due to mistreatment. DIVISION Proclaiming “two legs bad, four legs good,” “Beasts of England” to • Mollie (materialistic middleIN THE 4thclass): JUDIC IALA vain • Cat (Tsarist loyalists):CASE A NO. greedy, 45-2019- self-servCA-00003- George Orwell’s Animal Farm tells the story of a the animals. horse who prefers ribbons and sugarCIRCUIT to COURT ideas and ing opportunist who leaves thePENNY farmMA Cbefore HOLDIN thingsGS, LLC go, IN AND FOR Plaintiff, group of farm animals that rebel against their human • Napoleon (Stalin): rebellion. She is lured off theNA farmSSAU with COUN promisesTY, FLORIDA of badly. This part has minimalvs .lines and will also read farmer in the hope of creating a place where the ani- A boar who with Snowball a comfortable life. case No. 2019 CA 448 some of the narrator’s linesPA asTR ICIAwell C as. T OUAnimalsNDAS A 1-7./K/A mals can be equal, free, and happy. But sometimes AMAZON/NORTH HAMPTON leads the rebellion against • Clover (working class21st MORT women):GAGE A cart- • Muriel (educated class):PATRICIA An I. TintelligentOUNDAS, et al.,goat PARTNERS CORPORATION, Defendants. equality is “more equal” for some. farmer Jones. After the horse and good friend of Boxer,Plaint Cloveriff, sometimes who can read. This part has minimalNO TIClinesE OF and will Animal Farm is an allegorical novella by Orwell rebellion’s success, he systematically begins to doubts what the pigs are sayingvs. but assumes she is also read some of the narrator’sFORE linesCLOS URasE SAwellLE as MICHAEL L. JOHNSON; ANY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that was first published in England in 1945. The fable control all aspects of the farm until he is an undis- not correctly rememberingUN thingsKNOWN so PsheARTY dismisses WHO MAY Animals 1-7. pursuant to a Summary Final reflects events leading up to the Russian Revolution puted tyrant. her doubts. CLAIM AS HEIR, DEVISEE, • Mr. Pilkington (WorldJudgm Warent o fI Foallies):reclosure The filed GRANTEE, ASSIGNEE, LIENOR, January 27, 2020 entered in of 1917 and then moves into the Stalinist era of the • Snowball (Trotsky): A boar who is one of the • Benjamin (citizensCR whoEDITOR turned, TRUSTEE, Oa Rblind OTHER owner of a neighboring farmCi viwhol Ca eventuallyse No. 45-201 recog9-CA-- Soviet Union. leaders of the revolt and is popular among the ani- eye): A cynical, pessimisticCL AIdonkey.MANT, BY ,Although THROUGH, UheN- nizes and works out an agreement000032 of th withe Circ Napoleonuit Court of This black box, staged reading will include the mals. He is idealistic, intelligent, and likes strategy is intelligent and often noticesDER OR when AGA- INtheST TpigsHOMA areS H. to trade resources in spitethe ofFO URtheTH Jtreatmentudicial Circui tof in HEPLER; ANY UNKNOWN PAR- and for Nassau County, following characters from the original novel in and organization. Napoleon sees him as a rival and misleading the other animals,TY heWHO avoids MAY takingCLAIM A actionS HEIR, animals. Yulee, Florida, the Clerk of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR DEVISEE, GRANTEE, ASSIGNEE, Court, JOHN A. CRAWFORD, THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LIENOR, CREDITOR, TRUSTEE, will sell to the highest and IN AND FOR OR OTHER CLAIMANT, BY, best bidder for cash at www.- NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA THROUGH, UNDER OR nassauclerk.realforeclose.- • Income Sources DuringCIRC Retirement.UIT CIVIL DIVISION 1-3:30 p.m. To register, callAG NortheastAINST PATRI CIFloridaA A. HEP LER; tive, learn-as-you-play programcom inpowered accord anbyce with Continued from 5B U.S. BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA; Chapter 45, Florida Statutes COA Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10-10:30ON a.m. BEH LocalALF OFfinancial MANUF AC- AHEC at (904) 482-0189. PATRICIA JANE NEWTON; UN- BridgeBase robots. 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Notice is hereby given to estate of LOUIS RAMON MINUTES WEST FOR 450 FEET; FLORIDA STATUTES Commissioners of Nassau October, 2020 at 11:30 AM on NOTICE OF ACTION PATRICIA JANE NEWTON; UN- MENDEZ, deceased, whose THENCE GO NORTH 00 DE- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN County, Florida, upon the pe- the following described prop- TO:Andrew C. Thomas, KNOWN SPOUES OF PATRICIA date of death was Decem- GREES 45 MINUTES WEST FOR that the undersigned, desiring tition of John Ferrell Burkett, erty as setLEGAL forth in said Fina NOTICESl and Nassau County Clerk of JANE NEWTON; JON PAUL ber 31, 2019, is pending in the 180 FEET; THENCE GO NORTH to engage in business under did on the 24th day of Au- Judgment of Foreclosure or Court HEPLER; UNKNOWN SPOUSE Circuit Court for Nassau 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES EAST NOTICE OF SMALL-SCALE the fictitious name of Amelia gust, 2020 adopt Resolution order, to wit: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an OF JON PAUL HEPLER; TIMO- County, Florida, Probate Divi- FOR 450 FEET TO THE POINT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Handywork located at 1997 No. 2020-145, a Resolution A portion of that certain action to foreclose a mort- THY CODY HEPLER; and UN- sion, the address of which is BEGINNING. AMENDMENT Sadler Rd. #16582, in the Closing, Vacating and Aban- piece or parcel of land de- gage on the following prop- KNOWN SPOUSE OF TIMOTHY 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, Any person claiming an in- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN County of Nassau, in the City doning those certain rights of scribed in Official Records erty in NASSAU County, Flori- CODY HEPLER, that an action Florida 32097. The names and terest in the surplus from the that on Tuesday, September of Fernandina Beach, Florida way or alleyways described Book 415, Page 639. Said da: of foreclosure on the follow- addresses of the person giv- sale, if any, other than the 15, 2020 at 6:00 PM, or soon 32034 intends to register the as follows: lands being more particularly A portion of John Vaughn ing property in Nassau Coun- ing notice and the attorney property owner as of the thereafter as the matter may said name with the Division of LEGAL DESCRIPTION: described as follows: Grant, in Section 38, Township ty, Florida: Legal: TRACT 7, for the person giving notice date of the lis pendens, must be heard, the Planning and Corporations of the Florida A PORTION OF THE D. FER- Begin at a found concrete 2 North, Range 27 East, Nas- BLOCK 1, YULEE WOODS SEC- are set forth below. file a claim before the clerk Zoning Board of Nassau Department of State, Talla- NADEZ GRANT, SECTION 38, monument at the Southwest sau County, Florida. TION THREE, ACCORDING TO All creditors of the dece- reports the surplus as un- County will hold a public hassee, Florida. TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE corner of Lot 19, Block 1, Said portion being more THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED dent and other persons hav- claimed. th hearing at the Commission Dated at Fernandina 28 EAST, NASSAU COUNTY, Yulee Heights Subdivision, particularly described as fol- IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGES 239 ing claims or demands Dated this 11 day of Au- Chambers, James S. Page Beach, Florida 32034 this 26th FLORIDA; BEING DESCRIBED said monument also being a lows: For a Point of Reference AND 240, OF THE PUBLIC against the decedents estate gust, 2020. Governmental Complex, day of August, 2020. AS FOLLOWS: permanent reference monu- commence at a concrete RECORDS OF NASSAU COUN- on whom a copy of this no- CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, Matt Morell COMMENCE AT THE ment on said plat; thence monument located where TY, FLORIDA. tice is required to be served As Clerk of the Court Florida 32097 to consider an Amelia Handywork SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID North 10 degrees 06 minutes the Westerly line of Section 38 TOGETHER WITH AN 2016 must file their claims with this BY: Karen J. Lockett amendment to the Nassau FNL 1T 09-02-2020 SECTION 38; THENCE N 00° 21 seconds West along the aforementioned intersects NOBILITY MOBILE HOME, court ON OR BEFORE THE LAT- Deputy Clerk County Comprehensive Plan #596318 3000 W ALONG THE WESTERLY Easterly right-of-way line of with the Southerly right-of KINGSWOOD MODEL 28X52, ER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE FNL 2T 08-26 & LINE OF SAID SECTION 38, A Calaway Drive (a 60 foot way line of State Road No. SERIAL NUMBERS N1-12658A TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- 09-02-2020 - Future Land Use Map (FLUM) NOTICE UNDER DISTANCE OF 1403.25 FEET TO right-of-way as now estab- 200-A-1-A (having a right-of- AND N1-12658B. has been TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 #594401 application No. CPA20-010. FICTITIOUS NAME LAW THE POINT OF BEGINNING; lished) and along the West way of 75 feet); and run filed against you and you are DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER- Also, be it known that on PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, NOTICE OF INTENT TO THENCE S 56°3200 E, A DIS- line of said Lot 19 a distance South 84°54' East along said required to serve a copy of VICE OF A COPY OF THIS NO- Monday, October 12, 2020 at DESIGNATE POSITION TO FLORIDA STATUTES TANCE OF 500.00 FEET; of 90.00 feet to the Southwest right-of-way a distance of your written defenses, if any, TICE ON THEM. 6:00 PM, or soon thereafter as NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN SENIOR MANAGEMENT the matter may be heard, THENCE S 56°0717 E, A DIS- corner of Lot 18, Block 1, 337.0 feet to an iron pipe for to it on Leslie S. White, Esquire, All other creditors of the that the undersigned, desiring SERVICE CLASS the Board of County Commis- TANCE OF 1161.99 FEET TO THE Yulee Heights Subdivision; the Point of Beginning. the Plaintiff's attorney, whose decedent and other persons to engage in business under Notice is hereby given sioners of Nassau County will BEGINNING OF A CURVE thence departing from said From said Point of Begin- address is,420 S. Orange Av- having claims or demands the fictitious name of Atlantic that the Nassau County Clerk hold a public hearing on the CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY right-of-way North 79 degrees ning thus described continue enue, Suite 700, P.O. Box against decedents estate Seafood Bait & Tackle locat- of the Circuit Court and said petition for an amend- AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 53 minutes 54 seconds East, South 84°54' East along said 2346, Orlando, Florida 32802- must file their claims with this ed at 10 Ash St., in the Coun- Comptroller intends to desig- ment to the Nassau County 229.18 FEET; THENCE along the South line of said right-of-way a distance of 2346 on or before _Septem- court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER ty of Nassau, in the City of nate the position of Assistant Comprehensive Plan - Future SOUTHESTERLY ALONG AND Lot 18 a distance of 156.10 245.40 feet to a point; run ber 25, 2020. 30 days from THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- Fernandina Beach, Florida Chief Deputy, Financial Ser- Land Use Map (FLUM) for ap- AROUND THE ARC OF SAID feet to the Southeast corner thence South 5°06' West a dis- the first date of publication CATION OF THIS NOTICE. 32034 intends to register the vices to the Senior Manage- plication No. CPA20-010, at CURVE A ARC DISTANCE OF of said Lot 18; thence North tance of 210.0 feet to an iron and file the original with the ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS said name with the Division of ment Service Class, pursuant the Commission Chambers, 90.65 FEET; SAID ARC BEING 12 degrees 47 minutes 00 sec- pipe; run thence South 84 °54' clerk of the court either be- NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PE- Corporations of the Florida to Florida Statutes 121.055. James S. Page Complex lo- SUBTENDED BY A CHORD onds West, along the East line East a distance of 210.0 feet fore service on the Plaintiffs' RIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA Department of State, Talla- A position added to the cation concerning the follow- BEARING AND DISTACNCE OF of said Lot 18 a distance of to an iron pipe; thence run attorney or immediately STATUTES SECTION 733.702, hassee, Florida. class must be a managerial or ing described property in S 64°0816 E, 90.06 FEET; 90.10 feet to the Northeast South 5°06' West a distance thereafter; otherwise a de- WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. Dated at Fernandina Beach, policymaking position filled Nassau County. THENCE S 78°3134 E, A DIS- corner of said Lot 18; thence of 160.78 feet to an iron pipe; fault will be entered against NOTWITHSTANDING THE Florida 32034 this 24th day of by and employee who is not Location for the above TANCE OF 966.05 FEET; along the Easterly projection run thence North 84°54' West you for the relief demanded TIME PERIODS SET FORTH August, 2020. subject to continuing con- described property is: On the THENCE S 67°5756 E, A DIS- of the North line of said Lot 18 a distance of 257.67 feet to in the complaint or petition. ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED Anne T. Coonrod tract and serves at the plea- east side of CR 107 (Old Nas- TACNCE OF 90.29 FEET; North 79 degrees 53 minutes an iron pipe; run thence DATED ON August 12th, 2020. TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- Atlantic Seafood sure of the local agency em- sauville Road), between THENCE N 22°3139 E, A DIS- 54 seconds East a distance of North 22°58'10" West a dis- John A. Crawford TER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF Bait & Tackle ployer without civil service Hardy Allen Road and Wood- TANCE OF 89.64 FEET; THENCE 100.11 feet to the former East- tance of 420.20 feet to the County Clerk of Circuit Court DEATH IS BARRED. FNL 1T 09-02-2020 protection, and who: (1) bridge Parkway, Parcel ID N 71°3828 W, A DISTANCE OF erly right-of-way line of a 100 Point of Beginning. By: Karen J Lockett The date of first publica- #595969 heads an organizational unit #27-2N-28-0000-0009-0100. 51.88 FEET; THENCE S 34°5312 foot AT&T right-of-way; Property Address: 86021 Deputy Clerk tion of this Notice is August26, or (2) has responsibility to ef- CPA20-010 proposes to NOTICE UNDER W, A DISTANCE OF 49.94 FEET; thence along said Easterly Henderson Avenue, Yulee, FL FNL 2T 09-02-09-2020 2020. fect or recommend person- amend the Nassau County FICTITIOUS NAME LAW THENCE N 77°53;07 W, A DIS- right-of-way line South 12 de- 32097 has been filed against #595684 Attorney for Person nel, budget, expenditure or Comprehensive Plan - Future PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, TANCE OF 989.99 FEET TO THE grees 47 minutes 00 seconds you and you are required to Giving Notice: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR policy decisions in his/her ar- Land Use Map (FLUM). The BEGINNING OF A CURVE East, 230.75 feet; thence serve a copy of your written Judy-Ann Smith FLORIDA STATUTES NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA eas of responsibility. property is currently classified CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY South 81 degrees 38 minutes defenses, if any, on Chad D. E-mail Addresses: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PROBATE DIVISION John A. Crawford on the FLUM as Low Density AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 11 seconds West, 263.93 feet Heckman, Plaintiff's attorney, [email protected], that the undersigned, desiring FILE NO.: 20-CP-293 Clerk of the Circuit Court Residential (LDR) and a to engage in business under 190.42 FEET; THENCE NORTH- to the right-of-way of said P.O. Box 12492, Tallahassee, [email protected] DIVISION: A and Comptroller change is requested to Com- the fictitious name of Custom WESTERLY ALONG AND Calaway Drive and a point Florida 32317-2492, on or be- Florida Bar No. 0102219 IN RE: ESTATE OF Nassau County, Florida mercial (COM) for approxi- Office Furniture Solutions lo- AROUND THE ARC OF SAID on a curve having a radial fore 30 days from the first Judy-Ann Smith Law Firm P.A. LOIS MAUREEN FELIX, FNL 2T 08-26 & 09-02-2020 mately 9.98 acres. cated at P.O. Box 16062, in CURVE A ARC DISTANCE OF bearing of South 82 degrees date of publication, and file 4465 Baymeadows Road, Deceased. #594920 This application is filed by: the County of Nassau, in the 86.51 FEET, SAID ARC BEING 41 minutes 53 seconds West; the original with the Clerk of Suite #3 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Progress North Florida, LLC, City of Fernandina Beach, SUBTENDED BY A SHORD thence North and Northwest- Court either before service on Jacksonville, Florida 32217 The administration of the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF 960185 Gateway Blvd., Florida 32034 intends to regis- BEARING AND DISTANCE OF N erly around a curve to the left Plaintiff's attorney or immedi- Personal Representative: estate of LOIS MAUREEN FELIX, THE 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Suite 203, ter the said name with the Di- 64°4624 W, 85.77 FEET; having a radius of 868.50 feet ately thereafter, otherwise a Louisa Simani deceased, File Number 20- IN AND FOR Fernandina Beach,FL 32034, vision of Corporations of the THENCE N 56°3258 W, A DIS- an arc length of 42.50 feet default will be entered 2200 S. Fort Apache Road, CP-293, is pending in the Cir- NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA and Jon C. Lasserre, Rogers Florida Department of State, TANCE OF 1191.95 FEET; and a delta of 02 degrees 48 against you for the relief de- Unit 1164 cuit Court for Nassau County, CIVIL DIVISION Towers, P.A. 960185 Gateway Tallahassee, Florida. THENCE N 56°2042 W, A DIS- minutes 14 seconds to the manded in the Complaint. Las Vegas, Nevada 89117 Florida, Probate Division, the Blvd, Suite 203 Amelia Island, Dated at Fernandina Beach, TANCE OF 492.75 FEET; Point of Beginning (said curve WITNESS my hand and the FNL 2T 09-02-09-2020 Case No. 20CA000011AXYX address of which is Nassau First Guaranty Mortgage Cor- FL 32034, Agents., Agent. Florida 32034 this 26th day of THENCE S 00°3000 E, A DIS- being subtended by a chord seal of this Court on August #595055 County Courthouse, 76347 poration All interested parties are August, 2020. TANCE FO 43.81 FEET TO THE bearing of North 08 degrees 18, 2020. Veterans Way, Suite 456, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF invited to attend the public Beth Stark POINT OF BEGINNING, CON- 42 minutes 14 seconds West John A. Crawford Plaintiff Yulee, Florida 32097. The THE FOURTH JUDICIAL vs. hearings and to be heard. Custom Office TAINING 2.52 ACRES MORE and a chord distance of Nassau County Clerk of Court names and addresses of the CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA TIMOTHY BEAN and all un- Copies of the Application Furniture Solutions, Inc. OR LESS. 42.50 feet) By: Amy B. Ennis personal representative and IN AND FOR and supporting information FNL 1T 09-02-2020 and that said Resolution Together with that certain Deputy Clerk known parties claiming by, the personal representative's NASSAU COUNTY through, under and against are available for inspection in #595477 renounces and disclaims any 1998, 58 x 28, modular home, FNL 2T 09-02-09-2020 attorney are set forth below. GENERAL JURISDICTION the office of the Planning right or interest of said Nassau serial number 1296-2140- #596319 the above named Defen- NOTICE UNDER ALL CREDITORS ARE NOTI- and Economic Opportunity County, Florida and the pub- MO1098AB. DIVISION dants who are unknown to FICTITIOUS NAME LAW IN THE 4th JUDICIAL FIED THAT: Department, 96161 Nassau lic in and to said portion of Property address: CASE NO. 45-2019-CA-00003 be dead or alive whether CIRCUIT COURT All creditors of the dece- Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Com- PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, roadways or alleyways. 86387 Callaway Drive, Yulee, PENNYMAC HOLDINGS, LLC, said unknown are persons, IN AND FOR dent and other persons hav- ments may also be directed FLORIDA STATUTES The closing, vacating and FL 32097 Plaintiff, heirs, devisees, grantees, or NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA ing claims or demands in writing to the Planning and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN abandonment shall be effec- Any person claiming an in- vs. other claimants; UNKNOWN case No. 2019 CA 448 against decedent's estate on Economic Opportunity De- that the undersigned, desiring tive on November 22, 2020. terest in the surplus from the PATRICIA C. TOUNDAS A/K/A SPOUSE OF TIMOTHY BEAN; 21st MORTGAGE whom a copy of this notice is partment, emailed to plannin to engage in business under BOARD OF COUNTY sale, if any, other than the PATRICIA I. TOUNDAS, et al., ASHLEY M. BEAN; UNKNOWN CORPORATION, served must file their claims [email protected], the fictitious name of First COMMISSIONERS property owner as of the Defendants. SPOUSE OF ASHLEY M. BEAN; Plaintiff, with this Court WITHIN THE LAT- or received by telephone at Coast Clauses located at NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA date of the lis pendens, must NOTICE OF Time Investment Company vs. ER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER (904) 530-6300. All comments 85407 Lil William Rd., in the BY: /s/ DANIEL B. LEEPER file a claim before the clerk FORECLOSURE SALE Inc.; TENANT I/UNKNOWN MICHAEL L. JOHNSON; ANY THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA- will become a part of the County of Nassau, in the City ITS: CHAIRMAN reports the surplus as un- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TENANT; TENANT II/UNKNOWN UNKNOWN PARTY WHO MAY TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIR- record in this matter. of Fernandina Beach, Florida ATTEST: claimed. pursuant to a Summary Final TENANT; TENANT III/UNKNOWN CLAIM AS HEIR, DEVISEE, TY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF Individuals with disabilities 32034 intends to register the /s/ JOHN A. CRAWFORD AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- Judgment of Foreclosure filed TENANT and TENANT IV/UN- GRANTEE, ASSIGNEE, LIENOR, SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS needing a reasonable ac- said name with the Division of EX-OFFICIO CLERK TIES ACT. If you are a person January 27, 2020 entered in KNOWN TENANT, in possession CREDITOR, TRUSTEE, OR OTHER NOTICE ON THEM. commodation to participate Corporations of the Florida #RAWFORD with a disability who needs Civil Case No. 45-2019-CA- of the subject real property, CLAIMANT, BY, THROUGH, UN- All other creditors of the in this proceeding should Department of State, Talla- EX-OFFICIO CLERK any accommodation in order 000032 of the Circuit Court of Defendants DER OR AGA- INST THOMAS H. decedent and persons hav- contact the office of the hassee, Florida. FNL 1T 09-02-2020 to participate in this proceed- the FOURTH Judicial Circuit in NOTICE OF SALE HEPLER; ANY UNKNOWN PAR- ing claims or demands County Manager at least two Dated at Fernandina Beach, #596357 ing, you are entitled at no and for Nassau County, Notice is hereby given pur- TY WHO MAY CLAIM AS HEIR, against the decedent's es- days prior to the proceeding Florida 32034 this 11th day of cost to you, to the provision Yulee, Florida, the Clerk of suant to the final judgment/ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR DEVISEE, GRANTEE, ASSIGNEE, tate must file their claims with at (904) 530-6010 or, if the July, 2020. of certain assistance. Please Court, JOHN A. CRAWFORD, order entered in the above THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LIENOR, CREDITOR, TRUSTEE, this Court WITHIN THREE hearing impaired, Florida Re- Dawn Kunkle contact the ADA Coordinator will sell to the highest and noted case, that the Clerk of IN AND FOR OR OTHER CLAIMANT, BY, MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 First Coast Clauses for the circuit court system at best bidder for cash at www.- Court of Nassau County, Flori- NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA THROUGH, UNDER OR FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS (v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). FNL 1T 09-02-2020 [email protected] or (904) 630- nassauclerk.realforeclose.- da will sell the following prop- CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION AGAINST PATRICIA A. HEPLER; NOTICE. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE #596430 2564 at least 7 days before com in accordance with erty situated in Nassau Coun- U.S. BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA; ALL CLAIMS AND DE- PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A your scheduled court ap- Chapter 45, Florida Statutes ty, Florida described as: NOTICE UNDER ON BEHALF OF MANUFAC- PATRICIA JANE NEWTON; UN- MANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE PERSON WISHES TO APPEAL pearance, or immediately on the 1st day of October, See Attached Exhibit “A” FICTITIOUS NAME LAW TURED HOUSING CONTRACT KNOWN SPOUSE OF PATRICIA FOREVER BARRED. ANY DECISION MADE BY THE upon receiving this notifica- 2020 at 11:30 AM on the fol- at public sale, to the highest PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, SENIOR/SUBORDINATE PASS- JANE NEWTON; LAURIE KRIS- The date of first Publica- BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- tion if the time before the lowing described property as and best bidder for cash, on- FLORIDA STATUTES THROUGH CERTIFICATE TRUST TEN HEPLER; UNKNOWN tion of this Notice is August 26, MISSION WITH RESPECT TO scheduled appearance is less set forth in said Summary Final line at www.nassauclerk.real- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 1997-7 SPOUSE OF LAURIE KRISTEN 2020. ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT than 7 days; if you are hear- Judgment, to-wit: foreclose.com at 11:30 A.M. that the undersigned, desiring Plaintiff(s), HEPLER; JON PAUL HEPLER; Attorney for Personal SUCH MEETING OR HEARING, ing or voice impaired, call ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE Eastern Standard Time on Oc- to engage in business under vs. UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JON Representatives: HE WILL NEED A RECORD OF 711. OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, tober 8, 2020. The highest the fictitious name of St. ROBIN K. BELCHER NKA ROBIN PAUL HEPLER; JASON RAY KATHRYN KNEE, Esquire THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR John A. Crawford LYING AND BEING IN SECTION bidder shall immediately post Johns Testing Laboratories lo- KELLI YOUNG; RODNEY E. HEPLER; UNKNOWN SPOUSE Florida Bar No.: 849571 THAT PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT 45, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, with the Clerk, a deposit cated at 96044 Caribbean BELCHER AKA RODNEY B. OF JASON RAY HEPLER; TIMO- KATHRYN KNEE, P.A. ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM As Clerk of the Court RANGE 28 EAST, NASSAU equal to five percent (5%) of Ct., in the County of Nassau, BELCHER; THE UNKNOWN THY CODY HEPLER; UNKNOWN 1027 South 8th Street RECORD OF THE PROCEED- BY: Karen J. Lockett COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BE- the final bid. The deposit in the City of Fernandina SPOUSE OF ROBIN K. BELCHER SPOUSE OF TIMOTHY CODY Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 INGS IS MADE, WHICH Deputy Clerk ING FURTHER DESCRIBED BY must be cash or cashier's Beach, Florida 32034 intends NKA ROBIN KELLI YOUNG HEPLER; and UNKNOWN TEN- (904) 491-1781 RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- Padgett Law Group, METES AND BOUNDS AS FOL- check payable to the Clerk to register the said name with N/K/A DOUWE DOBOER; NAS- ANT Personal Representatives: MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON Attorney for Plaintiff LOWS: BEGINNING AT THE of the Court. Final payment the Division of Corporations of SAU COUNTY, FLORIDA; THE Defendant. TERRI LYNN FELIX WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE 6267 Old Water Oak Road, SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SEC- must be made on or before the Florida Department of UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSES- NOTICE OF ACTION 2528 St. Lucie Court BASED. Suite 203 TION 38 AND GO NORTH 89 5:00 P.M. on the date of the State, Tallahassee, Florida. SION N/K/A QUEST BELCHER; TO: PATRICIA JANE NEWTON Chattanooga, TN 37421 The Planning and Zoning Tallahassee, FL 32312 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST sale by cash or cashier's Dated at Fernandina Beach, Defendant(s). and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KEVIN KENNEITH FELIX Board and the Board of [email protected] ALONG THE LINE BETWEEN check. Florida 32034 this 24th day of CASE NO.: PATRICIA JANE NEWTON, last 2517 Caprice Lane County Commissioners may com SECTION 38 AND 45 FOR 159.5 Any person claiming an in- August, 2020. 18CA000286AXYX known address, 235 Grace Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 continue hearings on this FNL 2T 09-02-09-2020 FEET TO THE WESTERLY SIDE OF terest in the surplus from the Chris Timmons NOTICE OF Ave, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 FNL 2T 08-26 & 09-02-2020 matter. #595648 THE 100 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY sale, if any, other than the St. Johns Testing Laboratories FORECLOSURE SALE TO: JON PAUL HEPLER and #594509 Nick Gillette, Chair OF STATE ROAD NO. 107; property owner as of the FNL 1T 09-02-2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JON Nassau County Planning IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THENCE GO SOUTH 00 DE- date of the lis pendens must #595958 THAT, pursuant to Plaintiff's Fi- NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA PAUL HEPLER last known ad- and Zoning Board NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA GREES 45 MINUTES EAST file a claim before the clerk nal Judgment of Foreclosure Case No.: 19CA000531AXYX dress, 6612 Nathan Drive S, Daniel B. Leeper, Chair NOTICE OF ADOPTION ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF reports the surplus as un- entered on March 13, 2019 in Innovations Federal Jacksonville, FL 32216 PROBATE DIVISION Nassau County Board OF RESOLUTION SAID ROAD FOR 1503.5 FEET claimed. The Court, in its dis- the above-captioned action, Credit Union, TO: TIMOTHY CODY HEPLER File No.: 45-2020-CP-000212 of County Commissioners CLOSING, VACATING, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; cretion, may enlarge the time the Clerk of Court will sell to Plaintiff, and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF Division: Probate THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 00 of the sale. Notice of the FNL 2T 08-26 & 09-02-2020 AND ABANDONING the highest and best bidder vs. TIMOTHY CODY HEPLER, last IN RE: ESTATE OF DEGREES 45 MINUTES EAST changed time of sale shall be #594908 OF RIGHTS OF WAY, LOUIS RAMON MENDEZ for cash at www.nassaucle- Andrew C. Thomas and known address, 760 Plainfield ALONG WEST SIDE OF SAID published as provided herein. Deceased. NOTICE UNDER ROADWAYS, OR ALLEYWAYS rk.realforeclose.com in accor- Nassau County Avenue, Orange Park, FL ROAD FOR 180 FEET; THENCE John Crawford TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: NOTICE TO CREDITORS FICTITIOUS NAME LAW dance with Chapter 45, Flori- Clerk of Court, 32073. GO SOUTH 87 DEGREES 34 CLERK OF THE COURT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN The administration of the PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, da Statutes on the 8th day of Defendants. Notice is hereby given to MINUTES WEST FOR 450 FEET; By: Karen J. Lockett estate of LOUIS RAMON FLORIDA STATUTES that the Board of County October, 2020 at 11:30 AM on NOTICE OF ACTION PATRICIA JANE NEWTON; UN- THENCE GO NORTH 00 DE- Deputy Clerk Commissioners of Nassau MENDEZ, deceased, whose NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the following described prop- TO:Andrew C. Thomas, KNOWN SPOUES OF PATRICIA GREES 45 MINUTES WEST FOR Dated: August 17th, 2020 County, Florida, upon the pe- date of death was Decem- ••••• that the undersigned, desiring erty as set forth in said Final and Nassau County Clerk of JANE NEWTON; JON PAUL 180 FEET; THENCE GO NORTH EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL NOTICES CONTINUED to engage in business under tition of John Ferrell Burkett, Judgment of Foreclosure or Court HEPLER; UNKNOWN SPOUSE ber 31, 2019, is pending in the 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES EAST All that certain lot, piece did on the 24th day of Au- Circuit Court for Nassau ON THE NEXT PAGE. the fictitious name of Amelia order, to wit: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an OF JON PAUL HEPLER; TIMO- FOR 450 FEET TO THE POINT OF or parcel of land situate, lying gust, 2020 adopt Resolution County, Florida, Probate Divi- Handywork located at 1997 A portion of that certain action to foreclose a mort- THY CODY HEPLER; and UN- BEGINNING. and being in the South ½ of No. 2020-145, a Resolution sion, the address of which is Sadler Rd. #16582, in the piece or parcel of land de- gage on the following prop- KNOWN SPOUSE OF TIMOTHY Any person claiming an in- the Northwest ¼ of Section Closing, Vacating and Aban- 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, County of Nassau, in the City scribed in Official Records erty in NASSAU County, Flori- CODY HEPLER, that an action terest in the surplus from the 14, Township 2 North, Range Florida 32097. The names and of Fernandina Beach, Florida doning those certain rights of Book 415, Page 639. Said da: of foreclosure on the follow- sale, if any, other than the 25 East, Nassau County, Flori- way or alleyways described addresses of the person giv- 32034 intends to register the lands being more particularly A portion of John Vaughn ing property in Nassau Coun- property owner as of the da, and being further de- as follows: ing notice and the attorney NL Wednesdaysaid nam 09.02.20.indde with the D iv 15ision of described as follows: Grant, in Section 38, Township ty, Florida: Legal: TRACT 7, date of the lis pendens, must scribed as Lot 3, accord9/1/20ing to 2:59 PM Corporations of the Florida LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Begin at a found concrete 2 North, Range 27 East, Nas- BLOCK 1, YULEE WOODS SEC- for the person giving notice file a claim before the clerk plat and being further de- A PORTION OF THE D. FER- are set forth below. Department of State, Talla- monument at the Southwest sau County, Florida. TION THREE, ACCORDING TO reports the surplus as un- scribed by metes and bounds NADEZ GRANT, SECTION 38, All creditors of the dece- hassee, Florida. corner of Lot 19, Block 1, Said portion being more THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED claimed. as follows: TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE dent and other persons hav- th Dated at Fernandina Yulee Heights Subdivision, particularly described as fol- IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGES 239 Dated this 11 day of Au- For a point of reference 28 EAST, NASSAU COUNTY, ing claims or demands Beach, Florida 32034 this 26th said monument also being a lows: For a Point of Reference AND 240, OF THE PUBLIC gust, 2020. start at the Northwest corner against the decedents estate day of August, 2020. FLORIDA; BEING DESCRIBED permanent reference monu- commence at a concrete RECORDS OF NASSAU COUN- CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT of said Section 14, thence go AS FOLLOWS: on whom a copy of this no- Matt Morell ment on said plat; thence monument located where TY, FLORIDA. As Clerk of the Court Southerly along the fence COMMENCE AT THE tice is required to be served Amelia Handywork North 10 degrees 06 minutes the Westerly line of Section 38 TOGETHER WITH AN 2016 BY: Karen J. Lockett and Westerly line of said Sec- FNL 1T 09-02-2020 SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID 21 seconds West along the aforementioned intersects NOBILITY MOBILE HOME, must file their claims with this Deputy Clerk tion 14 for 2,500.00 feet to SECTION 38; THENCE N 00° court ON OR BEFORE THE LAT- #596318 Easterly right-of-way line of with the Southerly right-of KINGSWOOD MODEL 28X52, FNL 2T 08-26 & the3 Southerly side of the 100 3000 W ALONG THE WESTERLY ER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE Calaway Drive (a 60 foot way line of State Road No. SERIAL NUMBERS N1-12658A 09-02-2020 foot right of way of the Old LINE OF SAID SECTION 38, A TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- right-of-way as now estab- 200-A-1-A (having a right-of- AND N1-12658B. has been #594401 Seaboard Airline Railroad DISTANCE OF 1403.25 FEET TO lished) and along the West way of 75 feet); and run filed against you and you are TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 (now abandoned); thence THE POINT OF BEGINNING; line of said Lot 19 a distance South 84°54' East along said required to serve a copy of DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER- go North 67 degrees 45' East, THENCE S 56°3200 E, A DIS- of 90.00 feet to the Southwest right-of-way a distance of your written defenses, if any, VICE OF A COPY OF THIS NO- along the Southerly side of TANCE OF 500.00 FEET; corner of Lot 18, Block 1, 337.0 feet to an iron pipe for to it on Leslie S. White, Esquire, TICE ON THEM. said right of way for 1,421.10 THENCE S 56°0717 E, A DIS- Yulee Heights Subdivision; the Point of Beginning. the Plaintiff's attorney, whose All other creditors of the feet to an iron at the Point of TANCE OF 1161.99 FEET TO THE thence departing from said From said Point of Begin- address is,420 S. Orange Av- decedent and other persons Beginning; thence continue BEGINNING OF A CURVE right-of-way North 79 degrees ning thus described continue enue, Suite 700, P.O. Box having claims or demands North 67 degrees 45' East CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY 53 minutes 54 seconds East, South 84°54' East along said 2346, Orlando, Florida 32802- against decedents estate along Southerly side of said AND HAVING A RADIUS OF along the South line of said right-of-way a distance of 2346 on or before _Septem- must file their claims with this right of way for 266.2 feet to 229.18 FEET; THENCE Lot 18 a distance of 156.10 245.40 feet to a point; run ber 25, 2020. 30 days from court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER an iron; thence go South 23 SOUTHESTERLY ALONG AND feet to the Southeast corner thence South 5°06' West a dis- the first date of publication THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- degrees 2” East for 277.6 feet AROUND THE ARC OF SAID of said Lot 18; thence North tance of 210.0 feet to an iron and file the original with the CATION OF THIS NOTICE. to an iron on the Northerly CURVE A ARC DISTANCE OF 12 degrees 47 minutes 00 sec- pipe; run thence South 84 °54' clerk of the court either be- ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS right of way of State Road 90.65 FEET; SAID ARC BEING onds West, along the East line East a distance of 210.0 feet fore service on the Plaintiffs' NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PE- No. 200, which has a 100.0 SUBTENDED BY A CHORD of said Lot 18 a distance of to an iron pipe; thence run attorney or immediately RIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA foot right of way; thence go BEARING AND DISTACNCE OF 90.10 feet to the Northeast South 5°06' West a distance thereafter; otherwise a de- STATUTES SECTION 733.702, South 66 degrees 58' West, S 64°0816 E, 90.06 FEET; corner of said Lot 18; thence of 160.78 feet to an iron pipe; fault will be entered against WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. along said right of way, for THENCE S 78°3134 E, A DIS- along the Easterly projection run thence North 84°54' West you for the relief demanded NOTWITHSTANDING THE 266.2 feet to an iron; thence TANCE OF 966.05 FEET; of the North line of said Lot 18 a distance of 257.67 feet to in the complaint or petition. TIME PERIODS SET FORTH go North 23 degrees 2' West THENCE S 67°5756 E, A DIS- North 79 degrees 53 minutes an iron pipe; run thence DATED ON August 12th, 2020. ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED for 281.3 feet to the Point of TACNCE OF 90.29 FEET; 54 seconds East a distance of North 22°58'10" West a dis- John A. Crawford TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- Beginning. THENCE N 22°3139 E, A DIS- 100.11 feet to the former East- tance of 420.20 feet to the County Clerk of Circuit Court TER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF Less and except therefrom TANCE OF 89.64 FEET; THENCE erly right-of-way line of a 100 Point of Beginning. By: Karen J Lockett DEATH IS BARRED. those lands as conveyed to N 71°3828 W, A DISTANCE OF foot AT&T right-of-way; Property Address: 86021 Deputy Clerk The date of first publica- the State of Florida, Depart- 51.88 FEET; THENCE S 34°5312 thence along said Easterly Henderson Avenue, Yulee, FL FNL 2T 09-02-09-2020 tion of this Notice is August26, ment of Transportation by in- W, A DISTANCE OF 49.94 FEET; right-of-way line South 12 de- 32097 has been filed against #595684 2020. strument recorded in Official THENCE N 77°53;07 W, A DIS- grees 47 minutes 00 seconds you and you are required to Attorney for Person Records Book 966, page 1828 TANCE OF 989.99 FEET TO THE East, 230.75 feet; thence serve a copy of your written Giving Notice: and except part recorded in BEGINNING OF A CURVE South 81 degrees 38 minutes defenses, if any, on Chad D. Judy-Ann Smith Official Records Book 419, CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY 11 seconds West, 263.93 feet Heckman, Plaintiff's attorney, E-mail Addresses: page 59, Public Records of AND HAVING A RADIUS OF to the right-of-way of said P.O. Box 12492, Tallahassee, [email protected], Nassau County, Florida. 190.42 FEET; THENCE NORTH- Calaway Drive and a point Florida 32317-2492, on or be- [email protected] FNL 2T 08-26 & 09-02-2020 WESTERLY ALONG AND on a curve having a radial fore 30 days from the first Florida Bar No. 0102219 #594476 AROUND THE ARC OF SAID bearing of South 82 degrees date of publication, and file Judy-Ann Smith Law Firm P.A. CURVE A ARC DISTANCE OF 41 minutes 53 seconds West; the original with the Clerk of 4465 Baymeadows Road, 86.51 FEET, SAID ARC BEING thence North and Northwest- Court either before service on Suite #3 SUBTENDED BY A SHORD erly around a curve to the left Plaintiff's attorney or immedi- Jacksonville, Florida 32217 BEARING AND DISTANCE OF N having a radius of 868.50 feet ately thereafter, otherwise a Personal Representative: 64°4624 W, 85.77 FEET; an arc length of 42.50 feet default will be entered Louisa Simani THENCE N 56°3258 W, A DIS- and a delta of 02 degrees 48 against you for the relief de- 2200 S. Fort Apache Road, TANCE OF 1191.95 FEET; minutes 14 seconds to the manded in the Complaint. Unit 1164 THENCE N 56°2042 W, A DIS- Point of Beginning (said curve WITNESS my hand and the Las Vegas, Nevada 89117 TANCE OF 492.75 FEET; being subtended by a chord seal of this Court on August FNL 2T 09-02-09-2020 THENCE S 00°3000 E, A DIS- bearing of North 08 degrees 18, 2020. #595055 TANCE FO 43.81 FEET TO THE 42 minutes 14 seconds West John A. Crawford POINT OF BEGINNING, CON- and a chord distance of Nassau County Clerk of Court TAINING 2.52 ACRES MORE 42.50 feet) By: Amy B. Ennis OR LESS. Together with that certain Deputy Clerk and that said Resolution 1998, 58 x 28, modular home, FNL 2T 09-02-09-2020 renounces and disclaims any serial number 1296-2140- #596319 right or interest of said Nassau MO1098AB. County, Florida and the pub- Property address: lic in and to said portion of 86387 Callaway Drive, Yulee, roadways or alleyways. FL 32097 The closing, vacating and Any person claiming an in- abandonment shall be effec- terest in the surplus from the tive on November 22, 2020. sale, if any, other than the BOARD OF COUNTY property owner as of the COMMISSIONERS date of the lis pendens, must NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA file a claim before the clerk BY: /s/ DANIEL B. LEEPER reports the surplus as un- ITS: CHAIRMAN claimed. ATTEST: AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- /s/ JOHN A. CRAWFORD TIES ACT. If you are a person EX-OFFICIO CLERK with a disability who needs #RAWFORD any accommodation in order EX-OFFICIO CLERK to participate in this proceed- FNL 1T 09-02-2020 ing, you are entitled at no #596357 cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator for the circuit court system at [email protected] or (904) 630- 2564 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notifica- tion if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. John A. Crawford CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT As Clerk of the Court BY: Karen J. Lockett Deputy Clerk Padgett Law Group, Attorney for Plaintiff 6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 203 Tallahassee, FL 32312 [email protected] com FNL 2T 09-02-09-2020 #595648 NOTICE OF MODIFICATION TO A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 6:00 PM. or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the Planning and Zoning Board of Nassau County will hold a public hearing at the Commission Chambers, James S. Page Governmental Complex, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, Florida 32097 to consider application No. PUD20-004. Also, be it known that on Monday, October 12, 2020, at 6:00 P.M. or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the Board of County Commis- sioners of Nassau County will hold a public hearing on application No. PUD20-004, at the Commission Chambers, James S. Page Complex location concerning the following described property in Nassau County. Location for the above described property is: on the east side of Grandview Manor, in Lighthouse Pointe Phase 2 (Waterman's Bluff), Parcel #s 41-3N-28-1250-0052-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0053-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0054-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0055-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0056-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0057-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0058-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0059-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0060-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0061-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0062-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0063-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0064-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0065-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0066-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0067-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0068-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0069-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0070-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0071-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0072-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0073-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0074-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0075-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0076-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0077-0000, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 AROUND TOWN News-Leader41-3N-28-1250-0078-0000, 9B 41-3N-28-1250-0079-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0080-0000, 41-3N-28-1250-0081-0000. PUD20-004 proposes to modify the previously ap- PET ADOPTIONS proved Planned Unit Devel- opment (PUD) known as you can unsubscribe at any time. Nassau County many ways to lend a hand.Li Recycleghthouse yourPoint ealumi (Wat- er- We are abiding by social distance guidelines, ANIMAL SERVICES man's Bluff) (Adopted in Ord. Animal Services is located at 86078 License Road num and cat food cans at the98-33, bins ame innded our inparking Ord. 2001- and facemasks must be worn in the shelter. If Nassau County Animal Services and Petco are in Yulee. lot at 709 S. Eighth St. We23) graciously to reduce accept the req uired you don’t have one, we will be glad to provide teaming up for a special adoption event from 10 donations for cat care and weresaletland itemsbuffer onfor lotours 52 -81 you a disposable mask for free at the door. To IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF to conform to current State a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Petco store located Thrift Store. 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He’d of Planning and Economic Re-Sale Store and The Closet always need volun- andSPOU knowsSE OF AS howHLEY toM. sitBEAN on; and we are asking our shop- probably do best in a homeO pportunity, 96161 Nassau teers and donors! Make new friends and choose Time Investment Company Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Com- command.Inc.; TENAN PleaseT I/UNKN tellOW yourN pers to also wear masks with no children age 3 or ments may also be directed from front of store or behind the scenes. We are TENANT; TENANT II/UNKNOWN and stay three cat lengths younger. He needs a homein with writing no to cats, the De andpa rthe’sment friendsTENANT; T aboutENANT III/thisUN KNcuteOW Nlittle the primary source of funding for the Nassau away from other customers. dog-selective, so bring yourof ownPlanni overng a ndfor aEco meetnomi c pupTENAN andT an let’sd TE NfindANT him IV/U aN- new Opportunity, e-mailed to Humane Society and 100% of sales go directly to home!KNOWN TENANT, in possession The Adoption Center will be restricted to three and greet. He has a black coatplanning withinfo white@nassa markucoun-- the animals. For more information, call 310-9627. of the subject real property, PUBLIC NOTICE tyfl.com, or received by tele- DeCutiefendan Piets needs a new visitors or one family at a time. Adoptions will be ings, including “reverse freckles” – little spots RIVER GLEN COMMUNITY This public notice is to so- phone at (904) 530-6300. All home!N OTA ICfriendly,E OF SALE gentle DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT bylicit appointmentPre-Qualification and applic wea- ask that you submit an of white hair on his face –-co andmm he’sents willa true bec omrescuee part Donations needed Notice is hereby given pur- NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING applicationtions from Bidde beforers as pe yourr the appointment is made. Our of the record in this matter girlsuan twho to t heloves final people, judgmen t/ dog. You’ll love starting every day with sweet Bring gently used items to donate to Second Notice is hereby given catsState areRequ waitingirements forfor theirEdu- forever homes and you and subject to Florida's public sheorde rweighs entered 39 in pounds,the above that the Board of Supervisors cational Facilities (SREF, 2014, Espresso, please come seere himcords soon!law. Chance resale store, 1002 S. 14th St., to benefit noted case, that the Clerk of and we estimate she is (Board) of the River Glen canRevise seed 11-14) them, Chapall onlineter 4.1 at our website. Meet our very sweet Sprinkles!Individual Shes with is daboutisabilities the Nassau Humane Society’s programs. Free Court of Nassau County, Flori- Community Development (1) (a) and Nassau County needing a reasonable ac- aboutda will s2el lyears the fo lloold.wing She pro p-is Do you have four hours a week to volunteer a year old and is a lovely District (District) will hold a School District Administrative commodation to participate pickup is available by calling 321-0022. erty situated in Nassau Coun- housetrained and does wellsp ecial meeting on Thursday, atRule the 7.68 Cats as fo lloAngelsws: Thrift Store? Our volunteers tortoiseshell cat with large,in this proceeding should ty, Florida described as: September 17, 2020 at 1:30 (1)Pre-qualification of Gener- contact the office of the aroundSee At taotherched dogs.Exhibit “YoungA” have a lot of fun and enjoy helping all the custom- golden eyes. She is a petite, Cats Angels Need Your Help p.m., where the Board may al Contractors for Educational County Manager at least two childrenat public s alefrighten, to the her, high essot anco nsider any business that ers.Facilit Ifies you Co nsinterestedtruction. inA finding outPUBLIC more, NOTI CEcall very friendly and sweet days prior to the proceeding Cats Angels is in need of volunteers for our and best bidder for cash, on- may properly come before it (904)Board 321-2267shall pre-qualif andy leavecon- a message.This public notice is to so- cat. She’s a medium-sized at (904) 530-6010 or, if the adult-onlyline at www .nhomeassaucle orrk a.r eal-home with children over 12 Thrift Store and for cat care. If you like work- (Meeting). tractoWers f orhave a one started-year pe upriod ourlicit low-cost Pre-Qualif spay/neuterication applica- domestic shorthair mix, andhe aring impaired, Florida Re- yearsforeclos olde.co wouldm at 11:30 be ideal. A.M. PleaseIn light let everyoneof the CO VIyouD-19 or for a specific project. The tions from Bidders as per the lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 ing in a retail setting, we have shifts available Eastern Standard Time on Oc- know about Cutie Pie. public health emergency, it is andintent TNVR of this s ec(fortion community is to pre- St orate feral Requ cats)irement pros fo-r Edu- we think she will be a won(v-) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tober 8, 2020. The highest Due to the coronavirus anpandemic,ticipated th Nassauat the M eeting gramsscribe u again.niform rPleaseequirement calls usca fortion almore Facilit informationies (SREF, 2014, derful companion. Sprinkles THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE and from 2 to 5 p.m. If those hours don’t fit in bidder shall immediately post will be conducted using com- for pre-qualification of con- Revised 11-14), Chapter 4.1 PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A with the Clerk, a deposit County Animal Services ismu showingnications adoptablemedia tech nolo- andtracto anrs. appointment. (1) (a) and Nassau County is spayed and vaccinated andPERS ON DECIDES TO APPEAL your schedule but you would still like to help equal to five percent (5%) of gy, pursuant to governmental (aCats)Crite Angelsria. Co isnt ara ctvolunteer-basedors School Distric organizationt Administrative ANY DECISION MADE BY THE dogsthe fi naandl bid. cats Thbye appointment deposit only. If you wish has a microchip. Please come meet Sprinkles in the Thrift Store, let us know. The kitties orders, including but not limit- shall be pre-qualified by a Rule 7.68 as follows: BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- must be cash or cashier's helping since 2001 with low cost spay/neuter ser- to visit a pet, please call theed shelter to Execut ativ e(904)- Orders 20-52, board based on the following (1)Pre-qualification of soon! If you’re interested inMI SSseeingION WI her,TH R pleaseESPECT TO need your help too. We have two cleaning shifts check payable to the Clerk 20-69, 20-123, 20-150, 20-179 vicescriteria andand sTNVRuch other (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return criteria General Contractors for Edu - call us at (904) 321-1647 orAN visitY MA NassauHumane.TTER CONSIDERED AT 530-6150of the Court between. Final pay 11ment a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday, (morning and evening) every day and the cats and 20-193 issued by Gover- as the board may adopt. cational Facilities Construc- SUCH MEETING OR HEARING must be made on or before to Caregiver). We receive no local or federal gov- org to see if she’s at our cattery or one of our Thursday, and Friday, 1 andno r6 De p.m.Sant Wednesday,is, respectively ( Exor- 1. Proof that the contrac- tion. A Board shall pre-qualify HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD and our volunteers are always happy to meet new 115:00 a.m. P.M. toon 3the p.m. dat eSaturday of the ectout scheduleive Orders an), aappointny exten-- ernmenttor holds afunding contra ctandor's operate li- cont solelyractors onfor privatea one-ye ar remote adoption locations.OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND people. Our volunteer application is available sale by cash or cashier's ment and receive visiting instructions.sions or supplemen To tssee thereo f, donations,cense, which fund autho raising,rizes the grantsperiod and or sales for froma sp ecific NOOurTICE OFAdoption MODIFIC ATCenterION atFO 639R TH AirportAT PUR RoadPOSE, inMA Y online at our website at bit.ly/2ijwWGf or at the check. and pursuant to Section contractor to supervise the project. The intent of this sec- TO A PLANNED UNIT NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- Any person claiming an in- photos and descriptions our120.54( available5)(b)2., pets, Florida visit Statu - ourwork Thriftwithin th Storee scop ande of yourthe supporttion is to p isre scappreciated.ribe uniform re- FernandinaDEVELOPM BeachENT now is openBATIM fromRECO RD11 Oa.m.F TH Eto PR O- Cats Angels Thrift Store, 709 S. Eighth St. We’re terest in the surplus from the tes. If the Executive Orders Ifco younstruc wanttion p rotoje ctknow. more quiraboutement hows fo tor pr supporte-qualific a- 5 p.m.NOTICE Tuesday IS HERE BYthrough GIVEN Thursday,CEEDINGS 11IS MAa.m.DE ,to W 6HI CH oursale, website,if any, ot herfollow tha nour the Facebook2 page, and reg- open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday are not extended and the 2. Evidence that the ap- tion of contractors. that on Tuesday, September RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- NOTICE OF AGENCY ACTION property owner as of the or donate to Cats Angels, visit catsangels.com p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and ister to receive our VIP e-newsletterBoard is requi byred textingto meet in plicant has financial re- (a)Criteria. Contractors 15, 2020, at 6:00 PM. or soon MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON and 10 TAKENa.m. toBY TH5 Ep.m. Saturday. For more infor- date of the lis pendens must “nassauadopt” to 22828. It’spe rsfaston qanduoru free,m requir andem ents, andsource clicks to s taonrt “Howup and Tofollow Help,”shal lwhere be pre you-qualif willied findby a Sunday;thereafter athes th ecenter matte ris ma closedy WH ICMonday.H APPEAL IS TO BE mation,ST. JOHNS call RI usVER 321-2267. WATER file a claim before the clerk the Meeting will be held at through on projects and to board based on the following be heard, the Planning and BASED. MANAGEMENT DISTRICT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE reports the surplus as un- ?? the River Glen Amenity Cen- respond to damages in case crWiterednesdayia and such, otshereptember criteria 2,Zoning 2020/n Boarde ws-Leaderof Nassau The Planning and Zoning Notice is given that the fol- FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,?? claimed. The Court, in its dis- ter located at 65084 River of default as shown by written as the board may adopt. County will hold a public Board and the Board of lowing permit was issued on IN AND FOR cretion, may enlarge the time Glen Parkway, Nassau Coun- verification of bonding ca- 1. Proof that the contrac- hearing at the Commission County Commissioners may August 24, 2020 Baptist Health NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA. of the sale. Notice of the ty, Yulee, Florida 32097. Infor- pacity equal to or exceeding tor holds a contractor's li- Chambers, James S. Page continue hearings on this Properties, Inc. 1660 Pruden- CASE NO. 45-2014-DP-18 changed time of sale shall be mation about how the Meet- the amount of any project for cense, which authorizes the Governmental Complex, matter. tial Dr Ste 101 Jacksonville, FL IN THE INTEREST OF: published as provided herein. ing will occur, assistance con- which the contractor seeks contractorLEGAL to supervise th eNOTICES96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, Nick Gillette, Chair 32207-8180. The project is lo- D. W. B DOB: 11/13/2007 John Crawford necting to the Meeting or ar- pre-qualification. The written work within the scope of the Florida 32097 to consider ap- Nassau County Planning cated in Nassau County, Sec- A. S. B. DOB: 07/22/2010 CLERK OF THE COURT LEGALS CONTINUED ranging further accommoda- verification must be submit- construction project. plication No. PUD20-004. and Zoning Board tion 44 Township 2N, Range R. D. B. DOB: 04/26/2013 By: Karen J. Lockett FROM THE PREVIOUS PAGE. tions for participation, and an ted by a licensed surety com- 2. Evidence that the ap- Also, be it known that on Daniel B. Leeper, Chair 27E. The permit authorizes MINOR CHILDREN SUM- Deputy Clerk electronic copy of the agen- pany rated excellent (A-or plicant has financial re- Monday, October 12, 2020, at Nassau County Board construction and operation MONS AND NOTICE OF AC- Dated: August 17th, 2020 da may be obtained by ac- better) in the current A.M. sources to start up and follow 6:00 P.M. or soon thereafter of County Commissioners of a Stormwater Manage- TION BY PUBLICATION FOR EXHIBIT “A” cessing the Districts website Best Guide and qualified to through on projects and to as the matter may be heard, FNL 2T 08-26 &09-02-2020 ment System for a 10-36-acre TERMINATION OF PARENTAL All that certain lot, piece at https://www.riverglencd- do business within the state. respond to damages in case the Board of County Commis- #594758 project known as Baptist West RIGHTS THE STATE OF FLORIDA or parcel of land situate, lying d.org/ or by contacting the In the absence of such writ- of default as shown by written sioners of Nassau County will Nassau Medical Village as per TO: Christopher Michael Blair and being in the South ½ of REZONING NOTICE District Manager, (904) 436- ten verification, the board verification of bonding ca- hold a public hearing on ap- plans received by the District Address unknown NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Northwest ¼ of Section 6270 or emailing lgal- may require the applicant to pacity equal to or exceeding on August 14, 2020. The re- plication No. PUD20-004, at that on Tuesday, September YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED 14, Township 2 North, Range submit any audited financial ceiving water body is Plum- [email protected]. the amount of any project for the Commission Chambers, 15, 2020, at 6:00 PM. or soon that a Petition has been filed 25 East, Nassau County, Flori- The District fully encour- information necessary to which the contractor seeks James S. Page Complex lo- mer Creek. in the above-styled Court by da, and being further de- thereafter as the matter may ages public participation in evaluate an applicant's fi- pre-qualification. The written cation concerning the follow- A person whose substantial in- the STATE OF FLORIDA DE- scribed as Lot 3, according to be heard, the Planning and the Meeting in a safe and ef- nancial ability to perform the verification must be submit- ing described property in terests are or may be affect- PARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND and being further de- Zoning Board of Nassau plat ficient manner. To that end, project and to respond to ted by a licensed surety com- Nassau County. ed has the right to request an FAMILIES for termination of scribed by metes and bounds County will hold a public anyone wishing to listen to damages in the event of de- pany rated excellent (A-or Location for the above administrative hearing by fil- parental rights and perma- as follows: hearing at the Commission and/or participate in the fault. better) in the current A.M. described property is: on the ing a written petition with the nent commitment for subse- Chambers, James S. Page For a point of reference Meeting can do so by Tele- 3. Evidence of experi- Best Guide and qualified to St. Johns River Water Man- east side of Grandview Governmental Complex, quent adoption of the start at the Northwest corner ence with construction tech- agement District (District). Pur- conference Number 1-929- do business within the state. Manor, in Lighthouse Pointe 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, above-named male children of said Section 14, thence go 205-6099 Meeting ID: 680 626 niques, trade standards, qual- In the absence of such writ- Phase 2 (Waterman's Bluff), suant to Chapter 28-106 and D. W. B., born on November Southerly along the fence Florida 32097 to consider ap- 4765. Please check the in- ity workmanship, project ten verification, the board Parcel #s Rule 40C-1.1007, Florida Ad- 13, 2017 in Duval County, and Westerly line of said Sec- plication No. R20-009 for re- structions provided on the Dis- scheduling, cost control, may require the applicant to 41-3N-28-1250-0052-0000, ministrative Code (F.A.C.), the Florida; A. S. B., born on July tion 14 for 2,500.00 feet to zoning. Also, be it known that tricts website to confirm ac- management of projects, submit any audited financial 41-3N-28-1250-0053-0000, petition must be filed (re- 22, 2010 in Duval County, the3 Southerly side of the 100 on Monday, October 12, cess information. Participants and building codes for similar information necessary to 41-3N-28-1250-0054-0000, ceived) either by delivery at Florida; and R. D. B., born on foot right of way of the Old 2020, at 6:00 P.M. or soon are strongly encouraged to or less cost or scope projects evaluate an applicant's fi- 41-3N-28-1250-0055-0000, the office of the District Clerk April 26, 2013 in Nassau Coun- thereafter as the matter may Seaboard Airline Railroad submit questions and com- as shown by the successful nancial ability to perform the at District Headquarters, P.O. 41-3N-28-1250-0056-0000, be heard, the Board of Coun- ty. You are hereby com- (now abandoned); thence completion within the past Box 1429, Palatka FL 32178- ments to the District Man- project and to respond to 41-3N-28-1250-0057-0000, ty Commissioners of Nassau manded to appear before go North 67 degrees 45' East, agers Office at lgal- five (5) years of at least two damages in the event of de- 41-3N-28-1250-0058-0000, 1429 (4049 Reid St, Palatka, the Circuit Judge Lester B. County will hold a public along the Southerly side of [email protected] or by (2) other projects of similar FL 32177) or by e-mail with fault. 41-3N-28-1250-0059-0000, hearing on application No. Bass at the Robert M. Foster said right of way for 1,421.10 size. the District Clerk at Clerk@sjr- calling (904) 436-6270 by 3. Evidence of experi- 41-3N-28-1250-0060-0000, R20-009, at the Commission Justice Center, Third Floor feet to an iron at the Point of Monday, September 15, 2020 4. Evidence of satisfactory ence with construction tech- 41-3N-28-1250-0061-0000, wmd.com, within twenty-one Courtroom A, 76347 Veterans Beginning; thence continue Chambers, James S. Page at 10:00 a.m. in advance of resolution of claims filed by or niques, trade standards, qual- 41-3N-28-1250-0062-0000, (21) days of newspaper publi- Way, Yulee Florida 32097 at North 67 degrees 45' East Complex location concern- the meeting to facilitate the against the contractor assert- ity workmanship, project 41-3N-28-1250-0063-0000, cation of the notice of District the hour of 9:00 a.m. on Oc- ing the following described along Southerly side of said Boards consideration of such ed on projects of the same or scheduling, cost control, decision (for those persons to 41-3N-28-1250-0064-0000, property in Nassau County. tober 9, 2020. You must ap- right of way for 266.2 feet to similar size within the five (5) whom the District does not questions and comments dur- management of projects, 41-3N-28-1250-0065-0000, Location for the above pear at the hearing on the an iron; thence go South 23 ing the meeting. If you are years preceding the submis- and building codes for similar 41-3N-28-1250-0066-0000, mail or email actual notice). date and time specified. Pur- degrees 2” East for 277.6 feet described property is: On the unable to participate by tele- sion of the application. Any or less cost or scope projects 41-3N-28-1250-0067-0000, A petition must comply with suant to the Nassau County to an iron on the Northerly east side of CR 107 (Old Nas- phone or by communications claim against a contractor as shown by the successful 41-3N-28-1250-0068-0000, Sections 120.54(5)(b)4. and Administrative Order 2020-1, ri sauville Road), between ght of way of State Road media technology, please shall be deemed to have completion within the past 41-3N-28-1250-0069-0000, 120.569(2)(c), Florida Statutes this hearing shall be conduct- No. 200, which has a 100.0 Hardy Allen Road and Wood- contact the District Managers been satisfactorily resolved if five (5) years of at least two 41-3N-28-1250-0070-0000, (F.S.), and Chapter 28-106, ed either by video confer- foot right of way; thence go bridge Parkway, Parcel ID office for further accommo- final judgment is rendered in (2) other projects of similar 41-3N-28-1250-0071-0000, F.A.C. The District will not ac- ence utilizing the Zoom Appli- #27-2N-28-0000-0009-0100. South 66 degrees 58' West, dations. favor of the contractor or any size. cept a petition sent by fac- 41-3N-28-1250-0072-0000, R20-009 proposes to re- cation. along said right of way, for final judgment rendered simile (fax). Mediation pur- The Meeting is open to the 4. Evidence of satisfactory 41-3N-28-1250-0073-0000, zone approximately 9.98 There is no cost to use the 266.2 feet to an iron; thence public and will be conducted against the contractor is satis- resolution of claims filed by or 41-3N-28-1250-0074-0000, suant to Section 120.573, F.S., Zoom application. For instruc- go North 23 degrees 2' West acres from Open Rural (OR) in accordance with the provi- fied within ninety (90) days of against the contractor assert- 41-3N-28-1250-0075-0000, may be available and choos- tions on how to sign up for for 281.3 feet to the Point of to Commercial Neighbor- sions of Florida law for com- the date the judgment be- ed on projects of the same or 41-3N-28-1250-0076-0000, ing mediation does not affect Zoom, please visit https://zoo Be hood (CN). ginning. munity development districts. comes final. similar size within the five (5) 41-3N-28-1250-0077-0000, your right to an administrative m.us/resources. Please name Less and except therefrom This application is filed by: The Meeting may be contin- 5. Type of work for which years preceding the submis- 41-3N-28-1250-0078-0000, hearing. your Zoom profile accordingly those lands as conveyed to Progress North Florida, LLC, ued to a date, time, and the contractor is licensed. Ev- sion of the application. Any 41-3N-28-1250-0079-0000, A petition for an adminis- so you can be easily identi- 960185 Gateway Blvd., Suite the State of Florida, Depart- place to be specified on the idence of timely completion claim against a contractor trative hearing is deemed 41-3N-28-1250-0080-0000, 203, Fernandina Beach,FL fied by Judge Bass. To ap- ment of Transportation by in- of projects of similar scope filed upon receipt of the record at such Meeting. shall be deemed to have 41-3N-28-1250-0081-0000. 32034, and Jon C. Lasserre, pear before Judge Bass via strument recorded in Official Any person requiring spe- and size. Include any liqui- been satisfactorily resolved if PUD20-004 proposes to complete petition by the Dis- the Zoom Application, the Records Book 966, page 1828 Rogers Towers, P.A. 960185 cial accommodations at the dated damages that may final judgment is rendered in modify the previously ap- trict Clerk at the District Head- parties are responsible for and except part recorded in Gateway Blvd, Suite 203 Meeting because of a disabil- have been or could have favor of the contractor or any proved Planned Unit Devel- quarters in Palatka, Florida downloading the Zoom Appli- Official Records Book 419, Amelia Island, FL 32034, ity or physical impairment been assessed on these final judgment rendered opment (PUD) known as during the Districts regular cation and then using the fol- page 59, Public Records of Agents. should contact the District projects. against the contractor is satis- Lighthouse Pointe (Water- business hours. The District's lowing invitation information: Nassau County, Florida. This hearing will be con- Managers Office at least The School District of Nas- fied within ninety (90) days of man's Bluff) (Adopted in Ord. regular business hours are 8 https://zoom.us/j/9166251793 ducted as a quasi-judicial FNL 2T 08-26 & 09-02-2020 forty-eight (48) hours prior to sau County is calling for pro- the date the judgment be- a.m. 5 p.m., excluding week- 98-33, amended in Ord. 2001- hearing. 4?pwd=RFUyZnJTNGlQSElxZG1 #594476 posals for PRE-QUALIFYING OF ends and District holidays. Pe- each respective Meeting. If comes final. 23) to reduce the required All interested parties are MRFYxNzZkdz09 you are hearing or speech GENERAL CONTRACTORS for 5. Type of work for which wetland buffer on lots 52-81 titions received by the District Meeting ID: 916 6251 7934 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE invited to attend the public impaired, please contact the the purpose of bidding on Clerk after the District's regu- Bill's Towing gives Notice of the contractor is licensed. Ev- to conform to current State hearings and to be heard. Password: 254640 the following construction lar business hours shall be Foreclosure of Lien and intent Florida Relay Service by dial- idence of timely completion and County standards at the Copies of the proposed Ordi- YOUR FAILURE TO PERSON- ing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 project(s) in Nassau County of projects of similar scope location described above. deemed filed as of 8 a.m. on to sell this vehicle on nance and supporting infor- ALLY APPEAR FOR THIS ADVI- Florida: the Districts next regular busi- 07/13/2020, 8:30 am at 425 S (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), and size. Include any liqui- This application is filed by mation are available for in- SORY HEARING CONSTITUTES for aid in contacting the Dis- Project dated damages that may Lighthouse Pointe Develop- ness day. The District's accep- CONSENT TO THE TERMINA- 8th St. Fernandina Beach, FL spection in the Department trict Managers Office. PROJECT NAME: have been or could have tance of petitions filed by e- 32034-3609, pursuant to sub- ment, LLC et al, PO Box of Planning and Economic TION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO Yulee Middle School mail is subject to certain con- section 713.78 of the Florida Each person who decides been assessed on these 17833, Jacksonville, FL 32245, Opportunity, 96161 Nassau THESE CHILDREN. IF YOU FAIL to appeal any decision made LOCATION: projects. Owners; and Teresa L. Prince, ditions set forth in the Districts TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND Statutes. BILL'S TOWING re- Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Com- by the Board with respect to 85439 Miner Rd Statement of Agency Organi- serves the right to accept or The School District of Nas- Tomassetti & Prince, 406 Ash ments may also be directed TIME SPECIFIED YOU MAY Yulee, Florida 32097 zation and Operation (issued reject any and/or all bids. any matter considered at the sau County is calling for pro- St., Fernandina Beach, FL in writing to the Department LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS TO Meeting is advised that per- PROJECT NUMBER: posals for PRE-QUALIFYING OF 32034, Agent. pursuant to Rule 28- 101.001, 2000 Honda of Planning and Economic THE CHILDREN NAMED IN THE 98960-221 Florida Administrative Code), 1HFSC4301YA000166 son will need a record of pro- GENERAL CONTRACTORS for This hearing will be con- Opportunity, e-mailed to PETITION PURSUANT TO SEC- ceedings and that accord- PROJECT DESCRIPTION: the purpose of bidding on ducted as a quasi-judicial which is available for viewing TION 39.801(3)(d), FLORIDA FNL 1T 09-02-2020 planninginfo@nassaucountyf- ingly, the person may need New Construction: Adding 17 the following construction at floridaswater.com. #596042 hearing. l.com, or received by tele- STATUTES. to ensure that a verbatim units of Intermediate Class- project(s) in Nassau County All interested parties are These conditions include, Pursuant to sections 39.802 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE phone at (904) 530-6300. All record of the proceedings is rooms and related spaces for Florida: invited to attend the public but are not limited to, the pe- (4)(d) and 63.082(6)(g), Flori- Bill's Towing gives Notice of comments will become part made, including the testimo- all. Project hearings and to be heard. tition being in the form of a da Statutes you are hereby Foreclosure of Lien and intent of the record in this matter ny and evidence upon which ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NAME: Copies of the proposed Ordi- PDF or TIFF file and being ca- informed of the availability of to sell this vehicle on and subject to Florida's public such appeal is to be based. COST: Yulee High School nance and supporting infor- pable of being stored and private placement with an 07/13/2020, 8:30 am at 425 S records law. At the Meeting, staff or Board In excess of $ 5,750,000.00 LOCATION: mation are available for in- printed by the District. Further, adoption entity, as defined in 8th St. Fernandina Beach, FL Individuals with disabilities members may participate in Pre-Qualification packets 85375 Miner Rd spection in the Department pursuant to the Districts State- section 63.032(3), Florida 32034-3609, pursuant to sub- needing a reasonable ac- the public hearing by speaker are available in the office of Yulee, Florida 32097 of Planning and Economic ment of Agency Organization Statutes. You have the right section 713.78 of the Florida commodation to participate telephone or communica- the Director of Facilities of the PROJECT NUMBER: Opportunity, 96161 Nassau and Operation, attempting to to be represented by an at- Statutes. BILL'S TOWING re- in this proceeding should tions media technology. Nassau County School District, 98970-231 Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Com- file a petition by facsimile torney in this matter and by serves the right to accept or contact the office of the Lesley Gallagher 86334 Goodbread Road, PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ments may also be directed (fax) is prohibited and shall court-appointed counsel if reject any and/or all bids. County Manager at least two District Manager Yulee, Florida 32097. Interest- New Construction: Adding 15 in writing to the Department not constitute filing. you are indigent. 2008 Acura days prior to the proceeding River Glen Community ed parties may pick up pack- units of Senior High Class- of Planning and Economic The right to an administrative Individuals with disabilities 19UUA66288A051828 at (904) 530-6010 or, if the Development District ets or request an electronic rooms,1 Work Eval Lab, 1, VPI Opportunity, e-mailed to hearing and the relevant pro- needing a reasonable ac- 2008 MORGAN hearing impaired, Florida Re- FNL 1T 09-02-2020 file between the hours of 8:00 Lab which includes 1 Voca- planninginfo@nassaucoun- cedures to be followed are commodation to participate 4UZAARDU48CZ58793 lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 #596337 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday tional Related Classroom and tyfl.com, or received by tele- governed by Chapter 120, in this proceeding should FNL 1T 09-02-2020 (v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). through Friday. related spaces for all and re- phone at (904) 530-6300. All Florida Statutes, Chapter 28- contact the ADA Coordinator #596043 PUBLIC NOTICE THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE Completed Packets and a lated SITE WORK. comments will become part 106, Florida Administrative as soon as possible, tele- This public notice is to so- PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A Public Entity Crime Statement Code, and Rule 40C- 1.1007, RIVER GLEN COMMUNITY licit Pre-Qualification applica- ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION of the record in this matter PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL phone (904) 548-4600; or if must be returned to the same Florida Administrative Code. DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT tions from Bidders as per the COST: and subject to Florida's public ANY DECISION MADE BY THE hearing or voice impaired location no later than 2:00 In excess of $ 6,250,000.00 records law. Because the administrative NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING State Requirements for Edu- BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- call 711. p.m., October 1, 2020. hearing process is designed Notice is hereby given cational Facilities (SREF, 2014, Pre-Qualification packets Individuals with disabilities MISSION WITH RESPECT TO WITNESS my hand as clerk For the School Board are available in the office of needing a reasonable ac- to formulate final agency ac- of said Court and the Seal that the Board of Supervisors Revised 11-14), Chapter 4.1 ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT of Nassau County the Director of Facilities of the tion, the filing of a petition (Board) of the River Glen (1) (a) and Nassau County commodation to participate SUCH MEETING OR HEARING thereof, this 14th day of Au- Jeffrey L. Bunch means the District's final ac- Community Development School District Administrative Nassau County School District, in this proceeding should HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD gust, 2020. Director of Facilities 86334 Goodbread Road, contact the office of the tion may be different from John Crawford District (District) will hold a Rule 7.68 as follows: OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FNL 3T 08-26 & 09-02-09-2020 the position taken by it in this special meeting on Thursday, (1)Pre-qualification of Gener- Yulee, Florida 32097. Interest- County Manager at least two FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY as Clerk of Said Court #594927 notice. Failure to file a peti- September 17, 2020 at 1:30 al Contractors for Educational ed parties may pick up pack- days prior to the proceeding NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- By: Ivy E. Carter ets or request an electronic at (904) 530-6010 or, if the tion for an administrative p.m., where the Board may Facilities Construction. A PUBLIC NOTICE BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- As Deputy Clerk hearing within the requisite consider any business that Board shall pre-qualify con- This public notice is to so- file between the hours of 8:00 hearing impaired, Florida Re- CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH L. Ann Hendricks, Esquire a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 time frame shall constitute a Senior Attorney/ Childrens may properly come before it tractors for a one-year period licit Pre-Qualification applica- RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- through Friday. waiver of the right to an ad- (Meeting). or for a specific project. The tions from Bidders as per the (v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON Legal Services ministrative hearing. (Rule 28- In light of the COVID-19 intent of this section is to pre- State Requirements for Edu- Completed Packets and a THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE Florida Bar No.: 0834394 Public Entity Crime Statement PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A 106.111, F.A.C.). STATE OF FLORIDA public health emergency, it is scribe uniform requirements cational Facilities (SREF, 2014, BASED. If you wish to do so, please anticipated that the Meeting for pre-qualification of con- Revised 11-14), Chapter 4.1 must be returned to the same PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL The Planning and Zoning DEPARTMENT OF visit http://floridaswater.com/ will be conducted using com- tractors. (1) (a) and Nassau County location no later than 2:00 ANY DECISION MADE BY THE Board and the Board of CHILDREN AND FAMILIES p.m., October 1, 2020. BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- nor_dec/ to read the communications media technolo- (a)Criteria. Contractors School District Administrative County Commissioners may 96026 Lofton Square Court plete Notice of Rights to de- gy, pursuant to governmental shall be pre-qualified by a Rule 7.68 as follows: For the School Board MISSION WITH RESPECT TO continue hearings on this Yulee, FL 32097 of Nassau County ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT termine any legal rights you (904)557-9102 orders, including but not limit- board based on the following (1)Pre-qualification of matter. Jeffrey L. Bunch may have concerning the ed to Executive Orders 20-52, criteria and such other criteria General Contractors for Edu- SUCH MEETING OR HEARING Nick Gillette, Chair FNL 4T 08-26 & District's decision(s) on the 20-69, 20-123, 20-150, 20-179 as the board may adopt. cational Facilities Construc- Director of Facilities HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD Nassau County Planning 09-02-09-16-2020 FNL 3T 08-26 & 09-02-09-2020 OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND permit application(s) de- #594431 and 20-193 issued by Gover- 1. Proof that the contrac- tion. A Board shall pre-qualify and Zoning Board scribed above. You can also nor DeSantis, respectively (Ex- tor holds a contractor's li- contractors for a one-year #594937 FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY Daniel B. Leeper, Chair NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- request the Notice of Rights ecutive Orders), any exten- cense, which authorizes the period or for a specific NOTICE OF MODIFICATION Nassau County Board BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- by contacting the Director of sions or supplements thereof, contractor to supervise the project. The intent of this sec- TO A PLANNED UNIT of County Commissioners and pursuant to Section CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH Regulatory Support, 4049 Reid work within the scope of the tion is to prescribe uniform re- DEVELOPMENT FNL 2T 08-26 & 09-02-2020 120.54(5)(b)2., Florida Statu- RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- St., Palatka, FL 32177-2529, ••••• construction project. quirements for pre-qualifica- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN #594915 MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON tele. no. (386)329-4570. LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISING tes. If the Executive Orders 2. Evidence that the ap- tion of contractors. that on Tuesday, September DEADLINE IS NOON THE are not extended and the WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE NOTICE OF AGENCY ACTION FNL 1T 09-02-2020 plicant has financial re- (a)Criteria. Contractors 15, 2020, at 6:00 PM. or soon FRIDAY BEFORE THE NEXT BASED. TAKEN BY THE #595972 Board is required to meet in sources to start up and follow shall be pre-qualified by a thereafter as the matter may WEDNESDAY PUBLICATION. person quorum requirements, The Planning and Zoning ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER through on projects and to board based on the following be heard, the Planning and IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ••••• the Meeting will be held at Board and the Board of CALL 261-3696 FOR EARLY respond to damages in case criteria and such other criteria Zoning Board of Nassau MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, County Commissioners may Notice is given that the fol- HOLIDAY WEEK DEADLINES. the River Glen Amenity Cen- of default as shown by written as the board may adopt. County will hold a public IN AND FOR ter located at 65084 River continue hearings on this lowing permit was issued on ••••• verification of bonding ca- 1. Proof that the contrac- hearing at the Commission NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA. Glen Parkway, Nassau Coun- matter. August 24, 2020 Baptist Health LEGAL NOTICES ARE pacity equal to or exceeding tor holds a contractor's li- Chambers, James S. Page CASE NO. 45-2014-DP-18 ALSO PUBLISHED AT ty, Yulee, Florida 32097. Infor- Nick Gillette, Chair Properties, Inc. 1660 Pruden- the amount of any project for cense, which authorizes the Governmental Complex, IN THE INTEREST OF: www.fbnewsleader.com mation about how the Meet- Nassau County Planning tial Dr Ste 101 Jacksonville, FL which the contractor seeks contractor to supervise the 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, D. W. B DOB: 11/13/2007 and ing will occur, assistance con- and Zoning Board 32207-8180. The project is lo- pre-qualification. The written work within the scope of the Florida 32097 to consider ap- A. S. B. DOB: 07/22/2010 floridapublicnotices.com necting to the Meeting or ar- Daniel B. Leeper, Chair cated in Nassau County, Sec- verification must be submit- construction project. plication No. PUD20-004. R. D. B. DOB: 04/26/2013 ranging further accommoda- Nassau County Board tion 44 Township 2N, Range ted by a licensed surety com- 2. Evidence that the ap- Also, be it known that on MINOR CHILDREN SUM- tions for participation, and an of County Commissioners 27E. The permit authorizes pany rated excellent (A-or plicant has financial re- Monday, October 12, 2020, at MONS AND NOTICE OF AC- electronic copy of the agen- FNL 2T 08-26 &09-02-2020 construction and operation better) in the current A.M. sources to start up and follow 6:00 P.M. or soon thereafter TION BY PUBLICATION FOR da may be obtained by ac- #594758 of a Stormwater Manage- Best Guide and qualified to through on projects and to as the matter may be heard, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL cessing the Districts website ment System for a 10-36-acre do business within the state. respond to damages in case the Board of County Commis- RIGHTS THE STATE OF FLORIDA at https://www.riverglencd- project known as Baptist West In the absence of such writ- of default as shown by written sioners of Nassau County will TO: Christopher Michael Blair NL Wednesdayd.org/ o r09.02.20.indd by contact in 16g the Nassau Medical Village as per 9/1/20 2:52 PM ten verification, the board verification of bonding ca- hold a public hearing on ap- Address unknown District Manager, (904) 436- plans received by the District may require the applicant to pacity equal to or exceeding plication No. PUD20-004, at YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED 6270 or emailing lgal- on August 14, 2020. The re- submit any audited financial the amount of any project for the Commission Chambers, that a Petition has been filed [email protected]. ceiving water body is Plum- information necessary to which the contractor seeks James S. Page Complex lo- in the above-styled Court by The District fully encour- mer Creek. evaluate an applicant's fi- pre-qualification. The written cation concerning the follow- the STATE OF FLORIDA DE- ages public participation in A person whose substantial in- nancial ability to perform the verification must be submit- ing described property in PARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND the Meeting in a safe and ef- terests are or may be affect- project and to respond to ted by a licensed surety com- Nassau County. FAMILIES for termination of ficient manner. To that end, ed has the right to request an damages in the event of de- pany rated excellent (A-or Location for the above parental rights and perma- anyone wishing to listen to administrative hearing by fil- fault. better) in the current A.M. described property is: on the nent commitment for subse- and/or participate in the ing a written petition with the 3. Evidence of experi- Best Guide and qualified to east side of Grandview quent adoption of the Meeting can do so by Tele- St. Johns River Water Man- ence with construction tech- do business within the state. Manor, in Lighthouse Pointe above-named male children conference Number 1-929- agement District (District). Pur- niques, trade standards, qual- In the absence of such writ- Phase 2 (Waterman's Bluff), D. W. B., born on November 205-6099 Meeting ID: 680 626 suant to Chapter 28-106 and ity workmanship, project ten verification, the board Parcel #s 13, 2017 in Duval County, 4765. Please check the in- Rule 40C-1.1007, Florida Ad- scheduling, cost control, may require the applicant to 41-3N-28-1250-0052-0000, Florida; A. S. B., born on July structions provided on the Dis- ministrative Code (F.A.C.), the management of projects, submit any audited financial 41-3N-28-1250-0053-0000, 22, 2010 in Duval County, tricts website to confirm ac- petition must be filed (re- and building codes for similar information necessary to 41-3N-28-1250-0054-0000, Florida; and R. D. B., born on cess information. Participants ceived) either by delivery at or less cost or scope projects evaluate an applicant's fi- 41-3N-28-1250-0055-0000, April 26, 2013 in Nassau Coun- are strongly encouraged to the office of the District Clerk as shown by the successful nancial ability to perform the 41-3N-28-1250-0056-0000, ty. You are hereby com- submit questions and com- at District Headquarters, P.O. completion within the past project and to respond to 41-3N-28-1250-0057-0000, manded to appear before ments to the District Man- Box 1429, Palatka FL 32178- five (5) years of at least two damages in the event of de- 41-3N-28-1250-0058-0000, the Circuit Judge Lester B. agers Office at lgal- 1429 (4049 Reid St, Palatka, (2) other projects of similar fault. 41-3N-28-1250-0059-0000, Bass at the Robert M. Foster [email protected] or by FL 32177) or by e-mail with size. 3. Evidence of experi- 41-3N-28-1250-0060-0000, Justice Center, Third Floor calling (904) 436-6270 by the District Clerk at Clerk@sjr- 4. Evidence of satisfactory ence with construction tech- 41-3N-28-1250-0061-0000, Courtroom A, 76347 Veterans Monday, September 15, 2020 wmd.com, within twenty-one resolution of claims filed by or niques, trade standards, qual- 41-3N-28-1250-0062-0000, Way, Yulee Florida 32097 at at 10:00 a.m. in advance of (21) days of newspaper publi- against the contractor assert- ity workmanship, project 41-3N-28-1250-0063-0000, the hour of 9:00 a.m. on Oc- the meeting to facilitate the cation of the notice of District ed on projects of the same or scheduling, cost control, 41-3N-28-1250-0064-0000, tober 9, 2020. You must ap- Boards consideration of such decision (for those persons to similar size within the five (5) management of projects, 41-3N-28-1250-0065-0000, pear at the hearing on the questions and comments dur- whom the District does not years preceding the submis- and building codes for similar 41-3N-28-1250-0066-0000, date and time specified. Pur- ing the meeting. If you are mail or email actual notice). sion of the application. Any or less cost or scope projects 41-3N-28-1250-0067-0000, suant to the Nassau County unable to participate by tele- A petition must comply with claim against a contractor as shown by the successful 41-3N-28-1250-0068-0000, Administrative Order 2020-1, phone or by communications Sections 120.54(5)(b)4. and shall be deemed to have completion within the past 41-3N-28-1250-0069-0000, this hearing shall be conduct- media technology, please 120.569(2)(c), Florida Statutes been satisfactorily resolved if five (5) years of at least two 41-3N-28-1250-0070-0000, ed either by video confer- contact the District Managers (F.S.), and Chapter 28-106, final judgment is rendered in (2) other projects of similar 41-3N-28-1250-0071-0000, ence utilizing the Zoom Appli- office for further accommo- F.A.C. The District will not ac- favor of the contractor or any size. 41-3N-28-1250-0072-0000, cation. dations. cept a petition sent by fac- final judgment rendered 4. Evidence of satisfactory 41-3N-28-1250-0073-0000, There is no cost to use the The Meeting is open to the simile (fax). Mediation pur- against the contractor is satis- resolution of claims filed by or 41-3N-28-1250-0074-0000, Zoom application. For instruc- public and will be conducted suant to Section 120.573, F.S., fied within ninety (90) days of against the contractor assert- 41-3N-28-1250-0075-0000, tions on how to sign up for in accordance with the provi- may be available and choos- the date the judgment be- ed on projects of the same or 41-3N-28-1250-0076-0000, Zoom, please visit https://zoo sions of Florida law for coming mediation does not affect comes final. similar size within the five (5) 41-3N-28-1250-0077-0000, m.us/resources. Please name munity development districts. your right to an administrative 5. Type of work for which years preceding the submis- 41-3N-28-1250-0078-0000, your Zoom profile accordingly The Meeting may be contin- hearing. the contractor is licensed. Ev- sion of the application. Any 41-3N-28-1250-0079-0000, so you can be easily identi- ued to a date, time, and A petition for an adminis- idence of timely completion claim against a contractor 41-3N-28-1250-0080-0000, fied by Judge Bass. To ap- place to be specified on the trative hearing is deemed of projects of similar scope shall be deemed to have 41-3N-28-1250-0081-0000. pear before Judge Bass via record at such Meeting. filed upon receipt of the and size. Include any liqui- been satisfactorily resolved if PUD20-004 proposes to the Zoom Application, the Any person requiring spe- complete petition by the Dis- dated damages that may final judgment is rendered in modify the previously ap- parties are responsible for cial accommodations at the trict Clerk at the District Head- have been or could have favor of the contractor or any proved Planned Unit Devel- downloading the Zoom Appli- Meeting because of a disabil- quarters in Palatka, Florida been assessed on these final judgment rendered opment (PUD) known as cation and then using the fol- ity or physical impairment during the Districts regular projects. against the contractor is satis- Lighthouse Pointe (Water- lowing invitation information: should contact the District business hours. The District's The School District of Nas- fied within ninety (90) days of man's Bluff) (Adopted in Ord. https://zoom.us/j/9166251793 Managers Office at least regular business hours are 8 sau County is calling for pro- the date the judgment be- 98-33, amended in Ord. 2001- 4?pwd=RFUyZnJTNGlQSElxZG1 forty-eight (48) hours prior to a.m. 5 p.m., excluding week- posals for PRE-QUALIFYING OF comes final. 23) to reduce the required MRFYxNzZkdz09 each respective Meeting. If ends and District holidays. Pe- GENERAL CONTRACTORS for 5. Type of work for which wetland buffer on lots 52-81 Meeting ID: 916 6251 7934 you are hearing or speech titions received by the District the purpose of bidding on the contractor is licensed. Ev- to conform to current State Password: 254640 impaired, please contact the Clerk after the District's regu- the following construction idence of timely completion and County standards at the YOUR FAILURE TO PERSON- Florida Relay Service by dial- lar business hours shall be project(s) in Nassau County of projects of similar scope location described above. ALLY APPEAR FOR THIS ADVI- ing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 deemed filed as of 8 a.m. on Florida: and size. Include any liqui- This application is filed by SORY HEARING CONSTITUTES (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), the Districts next regular busi- Project dated damages that may Lighthouse Pointe Develop- CONSENT TO THE TERMINA- for aid in contacting the Dis- ness day. The District's accep- PROJECT NAME: have been or could have ment, LLC et al, PO Box TION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO trict Managers Office. tance of petitions filed by e- Yulee Middle School been assessed on these 17833, Jacksonville, FL 32245, THESE CHILDREN. IF YOU FAIL Each person who decides mail is subject to certain con- LOCATION: projects. Owners; and Teresa L. Prince, TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND to appeal any decision made ditions set forth in the Districts 85439 Miner Rd The School District of Nas- Tomassetti & Prince, 406 Ash TIME SPECIFIED YOU MAY by the Board with respect to Statement of Agency Organi- Yulee, Florida 32097 sau County is calling for pro- St., Fernandina Beach, FL LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS TO any matter considered at the zation and Operation (issued PROJECT NUMBER: posals for PRE-QUALIFYING OF 32034, Agent. THE CHILDREN NAMED IN THE Meeting is advised that per- pursuant to Rule 28- 101.001, 98960-221 GENERAL CONTRACTORS for This hearing will be con- PETITION PURSUANT TO SEC- son will need a record of pro- Florida Administrative Code), PROJECT DESCRIPTION: the purpose of bidding on ducted as a quasi-judicial TION 39.801(3)(d), FLORIDA ceedings and that accord- which is available for viewing New Construction: Adding 17 the following construction hearing. STATUTES. ingly, the person may need at floridaswater.com. units of Intermediate Class- project(s) in Nassau County All interested parties are Pursuant to sections 39.802 to ensure that a verbatim These conditions include, rooms and related spaces for Florida: invited to attend the public (4)(d) and 63.082(6)(g), Flori- record of the proceedings is but are not limited to, the pe- all. Project hearings and to be heard. da Statutes you are hereby made, including the testimo- tition being in the form of a ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NAME: Copies of the proposed Ordi- informed of the availability of ny and evidence upon which PDF or TIFF file and being ca- COST: Yulee High School nance and supporting infor- private placement with an such appeal is to be based. pable of being stored and In excess of $ 5,750,000.00 LOCATION: mation are available for in- adoption entity, as defined in At the Meeting, staff or Board printed by the District. Further, Pre-Qualification packets 85375 Miner Rd spection in the Department section 63.032(3), Florida members may participate in pursuant to the Districts State- are available in the office of Yulee, Florida 32097 of Planning and Economic Statutes. You have the right the public hearing by speaker ment of Agency Organization the Director of Facilities of the PROJECT NUMBER: Opportunity, 96161 Nassau to be represented by an at- telephone or communica- and Operation, attempting to Nassau County School District, 98970-231 Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Com- torney in this matter and by tions media technology. file a petition by facsimile 86334 Goodbread Road, PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ments may also be directed court-appointed counsel if Lesley Gallagher (fax) is prohibited and shall Yulee, Florida 32097. Interest- New Construction: Adding 15 in writing to the Department you are indigent. District Manager not constitute filing. ed parties may pick up pack- units of Senior High Class- of Planning and Economic Individuals with disabilities River Glen Community The right to an administrative ets or request an electronic rooms,1 Work Eval Lab, 1, VPI Opportunity, e-mailed to needing a reasonable ac- Development District hearing and the relevant profile between the hours of 8:00 Lab which includes 1 Voca- planninginfo@nassaucoun- commodation to participate FNL 1T 09-02-2020 cedures to be followed are a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday tional Related Classroom and tyfl.com, or received by tele- in this proceeding should #596337 governed by Chapter 120, through Friday. related spaces for all and re- phone at (904) 530-6300. All contact the ADA Coordinator Florida Statutes, Chapter 28- Completed Packets and a lated SITE WORK. comments will become part as soon as possible, tele- 106, Florida Administrative Public Entity Crime Statement ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION of the record in this matter phone (904) 548-4600; or if Code, and Rule 40C- 1.1007, must be returned to the same COST: and subject to Florida's public hearing or voice impaired Florida Administrative Code. location no later than 2:00 In excess of $ 6,250,000.00 records law. call 711. Because the administrative p.m., October 1, 2020. Pre-Qualification packets Individuals with disabilities WITNESS my hand as clerk hearing process is designed For the School Board are available in the office of needing a reasonable ac- of said Court and the Seal to formulate final agency ac- of Nassau County the Director of Facilities of the commodation to participate thereof, this 14th day of Au- tion, the filing of a petition Jeffrey L. Bunch Nassau County School District, in this proceeding should gust, 2020. means the District's final ac- Director of Facilities 86334 Goodbread Road, contact the office of the John Crawford tion may be different from FNL 3T 08-26 & 09-02-09-2020 Yulee, Florida 32097. Interest- County Manager at least two as Clerk of Said Court the position taken by it in this #594927 ed parties may pick up pack- days prior to the proceeding By: Ivy E. Carter notice. Failure to file a peti- ets or request an electronic at (904) 530-6010 or, if the As Deputy Clerk tion for an administrative file between the hours of 8:00 hearing impaired, Florida Re- L. Ann Hendricks, Esquire hearing within the requisite a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 Senior Attorney/ Childrens time frame shall constitute a through Friday. (v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). Legal Services waiver of the right to an ad- Completed Packets and a THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE Florida Bar No.: 0834394 ministrative hearing. (Rule 28- Public Entity Crime Statement PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A STATE OF FLORIDA 106.111, F.A.C.). must be returned to the same PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL DEPARTMENT OF If you wish to do so, please location no later than 2:00 ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES visit http://floridaswater.com/ p.m., October 1, 2020. BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- 96026 Lofton Square Court nor_dec/ to read the com- For the School Board MISSION WITH RESPECT TO Yulee, FL 32097 plete Notice of Rights to de- of Nassau County ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT (904)557-9102 termine any legal rights you Jeffrey L. Bunch SUCH MEETING OR HEARING FNL 4T 08-26 & may have concerning the Director of Facilities HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD 09-02-09-16-2020 District's decision(s) on the FNL 3T 08-26 & 09-02-09-2020 OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND #594431 permit application(s) de- #594937 FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY scribed above. You can also NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- request the Notice of Rights BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- by contacting the Director of CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH Regulatory Support, 4049 Reid RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- St., Palatka, FL 32177-2529, MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON tele. no. (386)329-4570. WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE FNL 1T 09-02-2020 BASED. #595972 The Planning and Zoning Board and the Board of County Commissioners may continue hearings on this matter. Nick Gillette, Chair Nassau County Planning and Zoning Board Daniel B. Leeper, Chair Nassau County Board of County Commissioners FNL 2T 08-26 &09-02-2020 #594758

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