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FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2020 / 14 PAGES, 2 SECTIONS • fbnewsleader.com Port of Fernandina to get $1.29 million grant PEG DAVIS Container on Barge Service.” be available soon and the equipment may News-Leader Responding on Twitter, Rutherford have to be purchased first with the grant wrote, “The Port of Fernandina is reimbursing the port. The federal Department of Transpor- receiving $1.3 million from @USDOT ‘It’s a win-win for all stakeholders and our The marine highway designation tation has awarded the Port of Fernandina to streamline the Fernandina Express community in Fernandina, so we’re was announced in August, when the money it needs to “purchase new marine barge service to Port of Charleston! This U.S. Department of Transportation’s terminal handling equipment essential federal award is the port’s first since super excited about it.’ Maritime Administration (MARAD) for the efficient loading and unloading for being designated as part of America’s - CHRISTOPHER T. RAGUCCI, PORT DIRECTOR AND CEO, announced nine new Marine Highway the Fernandina Express container barge Marine Highways.” WORLDWIDE TERMINALS FERNANDINA Projects including a barge service service between the Port of Fernandina In March, Rutherford sent a letter to from Charleston, S.C. to the Port of and the Port of Charleston,” according MARAD administrator and retired Rear Fernandina on the “M-95 Marine to a notice sent on New Year’s Eve to Adm. Mark H. “Buz” Buzby asking him Tuesday that the grant will allow the port it includes rubber-tired gantry cranes, Highway.” The M-95 runs parallel to Congressman John Rutherford, Sen. to support the “Fernandina Express to continue to invest in the revitalization reach stackers, chassis, and forklifts. I-95 and stretches from Portland, Maine Marco Rubio, and Sen. Rick Scott. Container Barge Service.” of the port, increasing economic activity “This equipment is quite expensive, and to Miami, Fla. The official title of the $ 1,291,800 Christopher T. Ragucci, who is and jobs. that’s why this grant from the federal With that project designation, the allocation is “America’s Marine Highway the CEO of Worldwide Terminals Asked what kind of equipment the government is so welcome,” he said. Grants – M-95 Fernandina Express Fernandina as well as port director, said port will be shopping for, Ragucci said Ragucci added that the money should GRANT Continued on 5A

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PHOTOS BY PEG DAVIS/NEWS-LEADER Members of the Freckleton, Lindsey, and Martinez families enjoyed the beautiful weather on the waterfront at the Fernandina Harbor Marina on Tuesday evening as they anticipated the fifth annual Shrimp Drop and fireworks sponsored by Light Up Amelia Inc., Florida Public Utilities, First Port City Bank, the Amelia Island Tourism Development Council, and the city of Fernandina Beach. County wants to ban arcades Arcade in Callahan PAMELA BUSHNELL News-Leader burglarized Tuesday The Nassau County Board of PEG DAVIS charged two of the people suspected in County Commissioners held a special News-Leader an armed robbery Sunday, Dec. 8, at The meeting Dec. 30 to introduce a draft of Tracks Arcade in Yulee with a robbery an ordinance to ban gaming establish- After a rash of armed robberies of that occurred Friday, Dec. 6, at the Beach ments as public nuisances. The ordi- game rooms in the last six months and House Arcade, also located in Yulee. nance follows a similar action taken in just hours after the Nassau County Board Early on Oct. 23, an armed robbery May 2019 by the city of Jacksonville of County Commissioners held a special occurred at an adult gaming business that “shut down simulated gambling meeting to discuss what can be done to located just outside the city limits of establishments.” legally limit, close, or better protect adult Fernandina Beach, resulting in a loss of The board approved scheduling a arcades, another one was the site of a cash but no injuries, according to Leeper. public hearing on the proposed ordi- crime early Tuesday morning. In that incident, Leeper said, “a black nance for 6 p.m., Jan. 27, before they According to Nassau County Sheriff male with long dreadlocks entered the plan on voting on the ordinance. If it Bill Leeper, deputies were dispatched 8th Street Arcade at 1951 S. Eighth St. passes, it will mean immediate ces- to a report of a burglary at the Spin City about 5:30 a.m. Wednesday. Wearing a sation of all such establishments in Arcade at 542834 U.S. 1 in Callahan. mask and brandishing a gun, the man fired Nassau County. “The investigation revealed that a side a round into the ceiling before then shoot- Board Chairman Justin Taylor has glass door had been broken out and inves- ing in the direction of a clerk who was already taken a stand on the issue: PAMELA BUSHNELL/NEWS-LEADER tigators found empty cash drawers on the trying to hide.” “When we started hearing from the Jerry Bass, who leases space to two gaming establishments, proposes floor near the cashier area. There is one Three St. Marys, Ga. men allegedly Sheriff’s Office about drugs, prostitu- regulation of the facilities rather than a ban. He and gaming site own- unknown male suspect at this time who robbed the Cyber Center internet café tion and an increase in violent crime, ers claim they provide recreation and socialization, especially for was last seen in a blue 4-door vehicle,” on U.S. 1 in Callahan in June, accord- I don’t think this is what we want in elderly customers who would otherwise be isolated in their homes. Leeper wrote in an email that included ing to Leeper. The three young men Nassau County. I’ll be blunt: When grainy still frames of the suspect’s vehicle were playing on machines inside Cyber it comes back in January, I’m going outside the arcade. “Anyone who may Center around 2:45 a.m. After all the to vote for the ordinance. I hope it’s in operation. activities are legal. have information is asked to contact the other patrons had left the establishment, the direction we all go,” Taylor said The draft asserts that gaming and The draft states, “Between May 1 Nassau County Sheriff’s Office at 904- semi-automatic handguns were pulled on Monday. gambling are not presently lawful by and December 30, the Nassau County 225-5174 or First Coast Crime Stoppers the business clerk, who was robbed of Since the closing of such estab- state statute (Florida Statutes, Chapter Sheriff’s Office has reported several at 1-866-845 TIPS.” $6,500, according to Leeper. Two sus- lishments in Duval County, 14 new 849) and that “simulated gambling hundred calls for service associated The cash-oriented businesses seem to pects in that robbery were arrested in gaming sites have opened in Nassau devices” deceive residents and tour- be a magnet for crime. Earlier this month, late June and one was arrested in July by County for an estimated total of 29 now ists alike into thinking that gambling BAN Continued on 3A Nassau County Sheriff’s Office detectives Nassau County Sheriff’s Office detectives.

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NL Friday 01.03.20.indd 1 1/2/20 6:42 PM 2A FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2020 NEWS News-Leader BLOOD DRIVE SATURDAY Citizen input needed on county recreation plan Nassau County is embarking on development of a long-range recreation master plan for the entire county, with the goal of completion in fall of this year. The plan will be evaluating rec- reation needs in the community as we grow, identify existing and future opportunities, and make recommendations regarding operations and maintenance into the future. As part of the planning pro- cess, the county will conduct a variety of public outreach, events to learn more and provide ation of the master recreation including a statistically valid sur- input into the planning process. plan is available at nassaucoun- vey, one-on-one meetings with Those events will take place tyfl.com/recplan. FILE PHOTO county commissioners and other 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 29, at Yulee For more information on The American Legion Post 54 will sponsor a blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. officials, and stakeholder meet- Middle School, 85439 Miner other planning initiatives, go All donors will receive a free OneBlood long-sleeve T-shirt plus a wellness checkup that ings with various groups related Road, Yulee and 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. to www.nassaucountyfl.com/ includes blood pressure, temperature, iron count, and cholesterol screening. American to recreation in Nassau County. 30 at the Fairgrounds Building, planning, call (904) 530-6300, Legion Post 54 is located at 626 S. Third St. There is a great need for donated blood this The public is invited to 543350 U.S. 1, Callahan. or email planninginfo@nassau- time of year. Please remember that donating one pint can help save three lives. You can participate in two open house More information about cre- countyfl.com. make an appointment online at oneblooddonor.org using sponsor code “32627” but walk- ins are welcome as well. For more information, call 261-7900. Ask the County Manager dates WEEKLY UPDATE Since August 2018, County Manager and Hilliard. Attorney Mike Mullin has been holding monthly • Tuesday, March 10, at 3 p.m., County Help needed for classroom programs Caregivers Support Group will meet 2:30-4:30 meetings to make himself available to anyone Manager’s Conference Room, 96135 Nassau p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Fernandina wishing to ask county-related questions or Place, Suite 6, Yulee. Each year, Nassau County 4-H conducts Beach Life Center, 1901 Island Walkway. This address county-related issues. • Monday, March 16, at 5:30 p.m., Walter numerous embryology programs that reach will be a full support session (no speaker) and Below is a tentative meeting schedule for the Boatright County Building, 45401 Mickler more than 1,000 youth throughout the county. is free and open to all caregivers in our com- next quarter: Street, Callahan. The programs allow students to witness munity. The group meets the third Thursday of • Thursday, Jan. 9, at 5:30 p.m., Bryceville • Thursday March 26, at 3 p.m., Commission chicks hatching in their classrooms while each month. The overall goal of the group is to Community Center, 7280 Motes Road, Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee. instilling life skills in youth, such as responsi- offer support and education for caregivers. It is Bryceville. • Monday, March 30, at 5:30 p.m., American bility and science literacy. Due to the increase not suited for loved ones to attend. For more • Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 3 p.m., Commission Beach Community Center, 1600 Julia Street, in classrooms requesting this program, 4-H information, call Debra Dombkowski, LPN, Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee. Fernandina Beach. needs your help! Volunteers would assist a CDP, at 775-5480. • Thursday, Jan. 30, at 5:30 p.m., Please note that dates can change due to few hours during the school day and teach FRWN holding special evening event Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, unforeseen circumstances. Residents are urged classrooms about the hatching and incubation Yulee. to check our website at nassaucountyfl.com for process as well as chick care and other topics. The Federated Republican Women of • Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m., Commission current meeting information. Previous experience is not required! A training Nassau will host a special evening event Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee. You may also contact the county manager’s session will take place at noon Jan. 7 at the with guest speaker Ryman Shoaf, director of • Thursday, Feb. 20, at 5:30 p.m., Hilliard office at 530-6010 to confirm meeting dates, Extension office in Yulee. If you are interested operations for Team JAS, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Community Center, 37203 Pecan Street, times and locations. in donating some time to helping this program, Jan. 16, at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club at call Kelsey Irvine at 530-6353 to learn more. 2800 Bill Melton Road. Team JAS is a com- pany with 50 years of combined experience Hearing loss group meeting Tuesday in the aviation industry that provides expertise The next meeting of Nassau County in industry standards and best business prac- Council on Aging’s Hearing Loss Support tices for Twin Otter operators. Cost will be $20 Group will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at and include dinner with drinks available for OBITUARY the Fernandina Beach Life Center, located at purchase from the bar. Details on ticketing will Clarence Edwin Crisp and charm along with a great community spirit, 1901 Island Walkway. Chandra Manning from follow in the News-Leader and on Facebook. from ringing the local church bells to mowing the the Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center Clarence Edwin Crisp, 84, died Tuesday, village monument lawn. He loved a good game will provide information on the following: how Workshop for proposed trail December 24, 2019 at Osprey Village Memory of darts and golf and even won a trophy or two the ear works, types of hearing loss, what is A public workshop about the proposed Care Unit due to complications from Alzheimer’s for both. Whilst in the U.K., Ed became presi- tinnitus, links between hearing loss and other Schools to Downtown Waterfront Trail will take disease. dent of the Harrogate Rotary Club, one of the few health issues, hearing loss and treatment place Jan. 23. Public input is sought about Edwin was born in Bryson City, Americans to do so. options, hearing aid expectations, and com- the proposed off-road trail that would provide N.C. the son of Ollie May Cochran He leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Angela munication strategies for you and your loved safer bike and pedestrian travel between the and John Kyle Crisp and was one (Grace) Crisp; his daughter, Lisa Walker and grand- ones. Attendees will also learn more about middle and high schools, city parks, the Peck of seven children. When he was children Amber and Jack Walker; his daughter, the Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center, its Center, and the historic downtown waterfront. 5 years old, his family moved to Amanda Stefano and her husband, Ben Stefano; his programs, and services. NCCOA’s Hearing Fernandina Beach, Fla., where he sister, Betty Jo Holland; his brother, Ralph Crisp; Loss Support Group meets monthly on the Free Quit Tobacco program Jan. 24 stayed until he was 18 years old. and many close friends and family. first Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. For more infor- Double your chance of quitting tobacco this After graduating from Yulee High School in A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. mation about the January program or upcom- New Year with free nicotine patches, gum or 1953, he joined his brothers at Rayonier, the local Tuesday, January 7, at St. Peter’s Episcopal ing meetings, contact NCCOA Volunteer lozenges. A free Quit Tobacco Your Way pro- paper mill, where he soon discovered this was Church, located at 801 Atlantic Ave. in Fernandina Coordinator Frances Bartelt at 775-5484 or gram will be held 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. not the life for him. With a thirst for travel, Edwin Beach. He will be greatly missed by all. [email protected]. 24, at the Barnabas Center, located at 449648 joined the Air Force and ended up being stationed In lieu of flowers, we are asking for donations U.S. 301 in Callahan. Call Northeast Florida in the United Kingdom, where he met his future toward Alzheimer’s research. We have made a AHEC holding facilitators meeting AHEC at (904) 482-0189 to register and learn bride, Angela. tribute page honoring Ed at http://act.alz.org/goto/ Northeast Florida AHEC is now recruiting about more classes near you. In May of 1960, they returned to Fernandina Clarence_Crisp. facilitators for evidence-based health educa- Beach, where Edwin and Angela married at the Please share your memories and condolences tion programs in Duval and surrounding coun- Annual NCCOA meeting coming up First Baptist Church in downtown Fernandina at www.oxleyheard.com. ties and will conduct an information meeting The Nassau County Council on Aging Beach and then settled in Port Saint Joe, Fla. Later, Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at its 2223 Oak St. will hold its annual meeting at 11:30 a.m. they moved to Pensacola, Fla. and then Almagordo, office in Jacksonville. Many programs focus Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Fernandina Beach N.M., where their first daughter, Lisa, was born. on disease management, increasing activ- Life Center, located at 1901 Island Walkway. They then moved to Melbourne, Fla., where their DEATH NOTICES ity, improving nutrition, and preventing falls. The meeting is open to the public. second daughter, Amanda, was born. RSVP by contacting 482-0189 or scheshire@ In 1971, Edwin had the great fortune to take his Gene W. Agan quietly departed this life and northfloridaahec.org. Rise Against Hunger event slated bride and family back to the U.K. as a U.S. govern- went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Save the date! A Rise Against Hunger ment contractor. They enjoyed over 21 years in the December 25, 2019 at the age of 59. FRWN reservations due Tuesday meal packaging event has been set for 9:30 British countryside, where they made many fabu- Mae Lizzie Jones, 73, of Kingsland, Ga., passed The Federated Republican Women of a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Atlantic lous friends and many great memories. Over the away Friday, December 27, 2019, at Southeast Nassau will hold their monthly meeting at Recreation Center in Fernandina Beach. Bring course of his career, Ed managed to obtain three Georgia Health System, Camden Campus. Funeral 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at the Fernandina the whole family and some friends! The goal college degrees including an MBA from Boston services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January Beach Golf Club at 2800 Bill Melton Road. will be to package 52,000 meals. University. In 1993, Edwin and Angela had the 4, 2020, at True Believers Church of God by Faith, The speaker will be Nassau Clerk of the good fortune to move to Bavaria, Germany for 45083 White Road, Callahan. A visitation will be Circuit Court and Comptroller John Crawford. Civil Air Patrol meets third Tuesday work, and then returned to the USA and to his held 5-7 p.m. Friday at St. James Baptist Church, Aside from speaking , Crawford will induct Fernandina Senior Squadron is the local roots in Fernandina Beach, where he remained 153037 C.R. 108, Yulee. Interment will be in new FRWN board members. All registered unit of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). CAP is offi- throughout retirement. Elmore-Wiley Cemetery. Republicans are invited to attend and join, if cial civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. CAP Edwin was known for his devotion to his family Sunset Funeral Home you wish. Reserve a spot by contacting frwn- has three primary missions: emergency ser- assau@gmail or 624-0255 by Tuesday, Jan. vices, cadet programs and aerospace educa- 7. Reservations are $15. tion. Pilots and non-pilots alike are welcome. In Loving Memory of FDOT Lane Closures St. Francis blood drive on Jan. 12 Monthly meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the Rev. Alonzo Autry, Jr. third Tuesday in the upstairs conference room The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) now posts St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Mission at at the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport. its weekly lane closure report online at www.NFLRoads.com/ 86000 St. Francis Way in Yulee will hold a For information about senior membership TrafficReport. The report is updated every Friday. blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. (ages 18 and over), contact Chuck Colcord, 12. All donors will receive a free OneBlood FL-323 Unit commander, at [email protected] long-sleeve T-shirt along with a wellness or 415-6331 or visit http://bit.ly/2PE9qCn. checkup including blood pressure, tempera- ture, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screen- Sign up for the Instrument Zoo ing.Sign up online atoneblooddonor.org and Each year in January and February, a use sponsor code “34851.” Walk-ins welcome. program sponsored by Amelia Residents in La FLora Mission Action for the Symphony (ARIAS) introduces New support group begins Jan. 15 40 orchestral instruments to more than 800 CREMATORIUM Support group for survivors of sexual Nassau County fourth-grade students. ARIAS Who passed away assault. Must be 18 or older. Meets 4-5 p.m. volunteers often say they enjoy their interac- December 28, 2015; a loving every other Wednesday at Family Support tions with the students and feel that they’ve husband, father, grandfa- Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 Services in Yulee. For more information, call had a positive influence on their lives. New ther, great grandfather and Lori at 716-5390. volunteers are welcome and usually spend great great grandfather. (904) 261-3644 four to five mornings during the aforemen- The entire family misses Nassau County’s Only Crematorium Are you a caregiver? Need support? you very much. tioned months as part of exciting program. For Nassau County Council on Aging’s ongoing information, call Barbara Zacheis at 321-5639.

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NL Friday 01.03.20.indd 2 1/2/20 6:32 PM Friday, January 3, 2020 NEWS News-Leader 3A 2019’s city government news in review JULIA ROBERTS be concerned about it. The developer’s the Amelia Bluff subdivision served to News-Leader plans for the property were allowed shed light on more than 70 instances through multiple official steps at the where the city’s Future Land Use Map If one word could be used to describe city, including approval by the Planning and zoning designations were different the news in the city of Fernandina Beach Advisory Board, the abandonment of for single properties, along with some in 2019, it would perhaps be participa- a public right-of-way on the property, boundary errors. tion. The public took notice of what was and a preliminary plat approval, before Frank Santry, then chair of the happening in the community and made the Conservation designation on the Planning Advisory Board, pushed for sure elected officials knew how they FLUM was finally called to the attention Conservation and Planning Director felt about issues ranging from develop- of City Manager Dale Martin and the city Kelly Gibson to undertake making ment, to conservation, to taxes, to paid commissioners. The developer subse- changes to either, or both, of the maps parking. City Commission Chambers quently applied to change the FLUM to bring the conflicts into alignment. were often overflowing with dozens of from Conservation to Low-Density The City Commission enacted a one- citizens speaking on different sides of Residential for the property. year moratorium on any changes to the an issue. The public was vocal in its opposi- ROBERT FIEGE/NEWS-LEADER FLUM until the conflicts are resolved. The News-Leader is taking a look tion to the development and raised It was standing room only inside Fernandina Beach City Hall on March While the reason for the errors or back at news stories that affected the objections with the City Commission 22, 2019, with an overflow crowd outside, as protestors told the City when they occurred was not conclu- city in 2019. when the FLUM change came up for Commission in no uncertain terms not to change the Future Land Use sively determined, the city’s Planning approval. Hundreds of people attended Map from Conservation to residential for 6.4 acres at the new Amelia & Conservation Department undertook Amelia Bluff meetings when Amelia Bluff was on the Bluff subdivision. The commission voted 3-2 to do it anyway. City offi- the job of identifying the errors and cre- Possibly the biggest story in 2019 City Commission meeting agenda, and cials could have no doubt how residents felt about several major issues ating a list of amendments to the FLUM within Fernandina Beach was the con- conservation groups lobbied against the facing the city in 2019, as citizens came out in force to weigh in, espe- and conservation map that addressed troversy surrounding Amelia Bluff, a change, no to avail. The Commission cially on new development. them, which was approved by the City new subdivision off Citrona Drive. voted 3-2 to approve the FLUM amend- Commission. The 30-lot site contained 6.4 acres ment, allowing the subdivision to be that previously had a Future Land Use built. plied with the city’s Comprehensive A mitigation plan was submitted to the Amelia River Resort Map designation of Conservation, which Conservation groups Amelia Tree Plan and that the subdivision could be city that would replace the trees with While developers did prevail over would not allow the development to be Conservancy, the Sierra Club, and built. 104 new ones and the developer would public outcry in the case of the Amelia built as planned. The developer, Wirt Conserve Amelia Now filed legal action While construction on Amelia Bluff pay a fine of $18,750. Bluff subdivision, one developer’s vision Beard, said the former head of the against the city, which resulted in a has not resumed, city officials performed did not come to pass after much protest city’s Planning Department told him three-day hearing in front of an admin- an inspection that showed 55 trees at the More FLUM conflicts and errors from the community. that the Conservation designation was istrative law judge. Ultimately, the judge site that were supposed to be protected Issues regarding the Future Land an error and that Beard did not have to ruled that the FLUM amendments com- under city ordinance had been removed. Use Map designation of 6.4 acres in REVIEW Continued on 4A

source of recreation and socialization for Continued from 1A BAN the elderly and others who might other- with the simulated gambling establish- wise be isolated in their homes. Those ments and the frequency of calls has citizens minimized the incidence of increased since Duval County ‘shut’ crime associated with their businesses. them down.” Jerry Bass of Callahan, who leases Following two armed robberies space to two such businesses, spoke of local gaming sites in December, in favor of regulation rather than a ban. the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office “I think these places need to be reg- ran undercover operations at 28 ulated. The owners of these establish- sites over the course of 11 days. ments want regulation. I think there’s Operatives witnessed drug trans- a (compromise) we can come to on this. actions of methamphetamine, … Sheriff Leeper has the right idea crack, cocaine, and heroin, and on (about) what needs to be done.” two occasions were solicited for pros- Bass went on to use Leeper’s list of titution. concerns as a guideline for regulations. Before a chamber filled nearly to He informed the commissioners about capacity including multiple media sourc- an alternate proposal he has sent to each es, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper of them for consideration. told commissioners, “These places are Seber Newsome III, who has long crime magnets.” Leeper cited thefts, been in favor of a ban, told commis- robberies, and a recent shooting that sioners, “Thanks for the courage and took place in these businesses. He also backbone to do this.” shared a list of concerns including hours The county’s proposed ban would of operation, inadequate parking, poor not pertain to personal or non-commer- outside lighting, the large amount of cial ownership of simulated gambling cash onsite, and a lack of regulation. devices nor prohibit charitable orga- “My greatest concern is the crime they nizations from conducting fundrais- attract,” he said. ing involving gaming. However, some Nine members of the audience took restrictions would apply to the latter; to the podium to voice opinions pro and specifically, that charities give advance con on the ban. They included owners of written notice to the Sheriff’s Office, gaming establishments, regular custom- have no more than two such events in NASSAU COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ers, and members of the clergy. a calendar year, and limit events to no Grainy still frames from security video show the suspect’s car outside the Spin City Arcade at 542834 U.S. 1 Owners and customers of gaming more than six hours of operation. in Callahan. establishments maintain the sites are a [email protected]

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be used to pay for rising costs of beach maintenance. REVIEW Continued from 3A Opponents say charging for beach parking would change Amelia River Resort was to be an “auto-centric” the character of the city, and money to maintain the Tribute to a brother development on the site of the Amelia River Golf Club, beaches should be found elsewhere in the city’s budget. which is airport property owned by the city and leased When working on the city’s budget for the 2019-20 Brother has many contexts, from blood, it was. That mindset was to the operators of the golf course. fiscal year, City Manager Dale Martin presented a draft to fraternal, to military, and many others. priceless. Developer Steve Leggett came to the city with plans budget that included $1 million in revenue from a paid Some time ago, Darryl Crisp started calling Darryl’s topic number for a resort that would cater to high-end car enthusiasts beach parking program that would create positions for me brother Rick. One has to like that, and I one was his family. He and manufacturers that included garages, a hotel and a city staff dedicated to the beaches. City commissioners found myself returning the favor to brother was blessed with a soul track for testing and driving. Local residents said that said the budget should not have included the paid beach Darryl. mate in Barbara, and two Amelia River Resort would create traffic issues and that parking revenue since the commission had not approved He had three biological brothers and amazing kids in Ellie and the track would create noise problems, while Leggett a beach parking program. Martin ultimately removed the I have two. Darryl was the youngest of Harrison. Ellie and Zach contended the noise levels would not be higher than cur- paid beach parking from the budget, and the matter was the four and I was the eldest. During our made Darryl a grand- rent auto events at the airport. He also submitted plans taken off the table. 22-year personal and professional relation- KEFFER’S dad, and oh boy, did he for dealing with the added traffic the resort would bring. ship, Darryl became an invaluable friend love that. I heard about Ultimately, the developer withdrew his plan when Land conservation and collaborator with my advertising. CORNER their granddaughter he realized there was not enough support for the project The city of Fernandina Beach put its money where Our families mirror each other. Darryl Remy every week, in its mouth is when it came to conservation in 2019. The was a year older than myself. We both mar- some detail. Recently, on the City Commission in order to approve the needed Rick Keffer amendments to the lease on the property to allow the City Commission passed a budget that included adding ried beautiful women a bit younger than us. Ellie added a little boy, resort to move forward. Local businessman Tom Miller a half-mill to ad valorem property taxes specifically ear- Our daughters and sons were classmates, Charlie, to the mix. This recent grandparent later took over the lease and said he plans to update the marked for conservation and began purchasing property making our lives have much in common. chapter was a joy to Darryl. But it was no golf course but not make any significant changes to the in the city that will be set aside for conservation. The Ask Darryl how he was, and the bigger than Harrison joining the Air Force property. one-time half-mill increase will mean $1.2 million for response was FANtastic. Attitude was not and becoming an air traffic controller in a a special land conservation fund. The half-mill could an issue with this man. He lost a decade- very rigorous program. He was so proud of Simmons Road park become permanent if it is put on the ballot and approved long battle to cancer on Dec. 23, 2019. Harrison and it went beyond the military. Another issue that prompted vocal public opinion by voters. The city took $1.2 million out of reserves and Fighting through the battle, he was more He loved the trips to the Keys and telling was one that appeared to be simple: creating a new park put it in the conservation fund and is putting money back appreciative of his family and his life than me about Harrison’s free dives to harvest accessible to persons of different levels of ability and into the reserve fund as it is collected in property taxes. others without the cancer cloud lingering. lobster or spear fish. need. North Florida Land Trust has partnered with the city There is more than one lesson to learn from One could lament this unique man was According to studies, the south side of the city is and has so far helped purchase three parcels of land, one Darryl, but if we had to pick one, it was his robbed of a decade or two. I choose to say underserved by the Parks & Recreation Department, a on Citrona Drive and two on North 11th Street, negotiat- tremendous attitude. Any parent, grand- he accomplished more and influenced more need created by new city residents in that area. ing the deal and paying 50% of the price of the property. parent, teacher, boss, coach, or friend can people than others do in a longer life. His The city’s Parks & Recreation Department partnered impart the value of attitude. Cost – $0.00. legacy is cemented in many ways. with the nonprofit 8 Flags Playscapes to create a plan Waterfront park “Par is in play” I heard hundreds of So what now? We honor his memory for a park on Simmons Road that includes an accessible Plans for a park on the Amelia River waterfront down- times during our Friday games for most of by taking some chapters from his life and playgound and accommodations for children with autism. town once again became the focus of the Fernandina 20 years. My tee shot would be in woods. I being better people for it. My friend/brother Several residents addressed the Parks & Recreation Beach City Commission. While several iterations of would punch out and have 192 yards to go fought the good fight with grace and a great Advisory Committee, saying the plans were up for plans have been floating around the city for 20 years, City on a par four, needing to get up and down attitude. May we emulate his infectious approval before the public or the committee had a chance Manager Dale Martin brought forward a plan in August for par. Darryl pulls the cart over and I grab demeanor as we live our lives. to sufficiently study them. Speakers said original plans for that includes open green space but reduces the number a club. Next thing I hear is “par is in play” One more thing: Darryl loved a real fire the park called for a passive park and the current plans of parking spaces directly adjacent to the marina. People and he means it. Realize that as a card-car- at home or in North Carolina. Every time I were more invasive to the environment. Many wanted who own businesses that operate out of the marina, as rying 15 handicap, I may get up and down light one at our new home here or in North the committee to postpone the vote until alternate sites well as businesses downtown, said losing the parking for par from 192 yards once a year. It didn’t Carolina, I will have a warm spot in my could be explored and the plans could be scaled back. spaces is a problem, while Martin said they would simply matter and par was in play – which literally heart. Have a good week. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee be moved further away from the marina. No plan has yet approved the plan so that it could go to the City been finalized. Commission for approval, but after receiving more feed- back from the public, the committee reconsidered that Accidental discharge approval and asked that the matter be removed from the In August, a large volume of a low pH acidic chemical City Commission agenda. The approval of the park stayed made its way from the WestRock paper mill to the city’s Pipe leaks at RYAM mill on the City Commission agenda and was approved by the wastewater treatment plant. The discharge contained commission by a 3-2 vote. aluminum sulfate, which is used as a binding agent in the PEG DAVIS is expected to be completed by 1/1/2020. City Commission approval of the plan after the request papermaking process. News-Leader Notifications were made to the FDEP NE to not consider the wishes of the Parks & Recreation The accident happened when a valve at WestRock was District and the State Warning Point as speci- Committee prompted the committee to question whether inadvertently left open, allowing a solution of 30% alumi- According to a notice from the Florida fied in the mill’s wastewater discharge per- their work has any effect on the Parks & Recreation num sulfate and 70% water to flow into an out-of-service Department of Environmental Protection, mit.” Department and its role in city government. The com- tank. The tank overflowed and the liquid went into a floor an employee at the Rayonier Advanced The incident was reported to the state by mittee is currently working to create a set of bylaws drain that emptied into the plant’s sewage system, which Materials plant in Fernandina Beach “identi- a senior environmental engineer. that clearly state the responsibilities and goals of the is served by a domestic wastewater lift station. fied a leak” Monday in a pipe that “discharges “RYAM personnel are in the area on a committee. The staff at the city’s wastewater treatment plant treated wastewater to the Amelia River.” regular basis and distinct visual inspections of quickly assessed the situation and corrected the low The worker reportedly noticed the leak at the pipe are performed monthly. After iden- Beach parking pH. Utilities Director John Mandrick said that all water 3:12 p.m. during a routine inspection. tifying the issue, our team applied a special- Requiring residents and visitors to city beaches to pay that left the city’s treatment plan was properly treated “Approximately 10-15 (gallons per min- ized sealant to the pipe to minimize the leak. in order to park near beach accesses has long been a dis- before being discharged into the Amelia River. 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NL Friday 01.03.20.indd 4 1/2/20 6:44 PM FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2020 NEWS News-Leader 5A Port of Fernandina sees changes in 2019 JULIA ROBERTS In April, U.S. Secretary of tax rolls. In order to expand the north- this year, OHPA, which is the of the Florida Ports Council and News-Leader Commerce Wilbur Ross visited The city ern basin, the channel would have federal sponsor of the channel, Florida Seaport Transportation the port and called it a “crown and port to be moved 100 feet to the west said it would not bear the finan- and Economic Development From hiring a new attorney jewel of intermodal commerce” negotiated in order to avoid encroachment cial responsibility of dredging Council. in January to receiving word through its exports to global mar- the PILOT by the expansion. The move was the channel if it is reopened. In December, Ragucci asked on New Year’s Eve the Port of kets. He said the port is “small agreement previously approved in 2000, The city of Fernandina Beach the commission if he could be Fernandina will get a $1.29 mil- but mighty” and one of “signifi- at the time, with the caveat that, if the fed- agreed to pay the costs associated appointed director. While the lion grant, the Ocean Highway cant promise.” which has eral government ever wanted to with moving the channel if it is attorney for the commission had and Port Authority and the port The U.S. Department of had OHPA reopen the channel in the Amelia required. OHPA and city officials some misgivings, commission- it oversees saw major changes in Transportation’s Maritime paying River, the cost to do so would not are working with the U.S. Army ers voted for the appointment 2019, with more on the horizon. Administration (MARAD) Ross $50,000 be borne by the federal govern- Corps of Engineers to finalize because they said they had no After taking over port announced in August the designa- per year to ment. Neither the city nor the an agreement with those terms money to pay a port director operations in 2018, Worldwide tion of nine new marine highway help offset port agreed to be responsible for included. while Ragucci was volunteer- Terminals Fernandina CEO projects including barge service those lost revenues, but over that cost, and the channel was not In October, Laura DiBella ing to take the position free of Christopher Ragucci continued from Charleston, S.C. to the the years some OHPA com- moved at that time. The channel resigned from her position as port charge. The commission will hold to work to improve and expand Port of Fernandina on the “M-95 missioners have balked at mak- has not been used for at least 30 director. DiBella was appointed a special meeting next week to the port. In 2019, a $26.6 mil- Marine Highway.” The Florida ing the payments. In fact, last years. as interim director of the Port of discuss and vote on final approval lion loan, in the form of two bond Department of Transportation year OHPA again said it does When discussions about Fernandina in 2017. She acted on of Ragucci’s appointment. issues, was approved and will be said the new barge service will not plan to continue making moving the channel began again the OHPA’s behalf as a member [email protected] used to pay for a variety of capi- help the port service all coastal the annual payment to the city tal improvements to expand port seaports on the Atlantic, includ- indefinitely. The city maintains operations. The money will also ing Charleston, S.C., and con- that the agreement does not pro- be used to restructure the debt tribute to the reduction of truck vide a date when the payments time-sensitive, lower value cargos that can be Worldwide Terminals Fernandina traffic on Interstate 95. would no longer be required, GRANT Continued from 1A diverted by a significant price differential vice absorbed in its agreement to take Two issues facing the port and the port is still the recipient Port of Fernandina became a “node” on the M-95. trucking.” over port operations from former involve the city of Fernandina of city services, such as police The Marine Highway Program “promotes Another study of marine highways found operator Kinder Morgan. The Beach: resolving a dispute over and fire protection. The issue is the development of Marine Highway Services, the “commodities that most readily would shift bonds will go toward construction Payments in Lieu of Taxes, or currently in the conflict resolu- or short sea shipping,” according to DOT. A from road or rail to water were the heavy cargos, of approximately 78,000 square PILOT, and having the federal tion process. Marine Highway Project is a planned service, or hazmat and project, dimensional cargo that is less feet of new warehouse space, navigation channel in the Amelia Work still in progress includes expansion of an existing service, on a designat- time sensitive and of lower value.” dredging and deepening of the River moved west. OHPA’s approval to move ed Marine Highway Route. Designation makes “We’re obviously thrilled with the designation berths at the port facility to 40 When the port expanded in the federal navigation channel projects and highway routes eligible to apply for and it’s a huge win for the Port of Fernandina feet, and acquisition of additional the 1980s, a large swath of prop- between the northern basin of the federal funding. Congress appropriated $7 million and the city of Fernandina Beach,” Ragucci said cargo handling equipment. erty was removed from the city’s city’s marina and the port. for America’s Marine Highway Projects in fiscal in August. “It allows us to play a role as a feeder year 2019. port for the mega-terminals that surround us like “A new barge service will help the Port of Jacksonville, Savannah, and Charleston, and at Fernandina in Nassau County, the northernmost the same time it allows us to reduce the trucks county on the Atlantic coast in Florida, service on local streets and highways. ... all coastal seaports on the Atlantic, including “The focus at Fernandina is to capture the A 2020 city projects update Charleston, S.C., and contribute to the reduction of exports of the factories here in Fernandina – truck traffic on I-95,” according to DOT’s August Rayonier Advanced Materials, LignoTech, and The year closed with several downtown mined, all City Commissioners news release. WestRock. All three are sending out their prod- wonderful activities, as we’ve area from remain thoroughly committed Ragucci said the grant supports the Marine ucts by truck to the port of Savannah for export. become accustomed to in our flooding and to presenting such a referen- Highway plan meant to take trucks off the roads ... Now we’re able to capture those and take them community: the tree lighting, storm surg- dum this year (either August or and put cargo through the port. “It’s a win-win for up to Savannah. The initial cargo we’ve identified the Black Friday Pajama Party, es); Marquis, November). all stakeholders and our community in Fernandina, is Fernandina to Savannah.” Dickens on Centre, the Lighted Latimer & Additionally, the city, work- so we’re super excited about it,” he concluded. Asked in August about which company might Christmas Parade, and the Halbeck ing with representatives of the A 2006 DOT-sponsored report concluded that provide the service, Ragucci added, “We’re still in Shrimp Drop. Downtown was (tasked with North Florida Land Trust, has a “short sea option may be competitive for less discussion with several.” busy with both locals and visi- compiling the acquired several parcels of land tors. The weather could have components that are (or will be) re-classified been a tad better, but for the CITY of previous as conservation land. More key events, it was a minimal NOTES park designs properties are being reviewed ! factor. As Mayor Johnny Miller into a com- for acquisition by the NFLT, announced at the Shrimp Drop, prehensive and I anticipate continuing to MEN’S HAIRCUT & all of these events could not Dale Martin concept for build the city’s relationship with happen without the leadership community the NFLT throughout this year. and assistance of dedicated vol- review); and Ayres Associates When the commissioners unteers. Thank you to all who (tasked with reviewing the gather again later this month FACIAL PACKAGE contributed their time and other likely reconfiguration of Front for visioning, the general direc- Includes: Haircut, Hot Towels, Cleansing, Mint Clay resources for these events. Street to accommodate the pro- tion and tone for the coming So what does 2020 have in posed park and planned railroad year will be cast. The visioning Mask, Toner, Moisturizer, and Tension Relief Massage. store for Fernandina Beach? safety improvements). In addi- session is the initial step of the A quick glance in the rearview tion to meeting with members budget process, already kicking- Allow 1 Hr. 30 Mins. mirror, to January 2019, offers of the Steering Committee, the off the 2021 budget preparation some insight as to what are consultants have met individu- cycle. I expect that the two ! $51.00 WITH COUPON Regular Price $60.00 some government efforts. In ally with city commissioners for goals set last year will continue January (and February), the additional perspective from the to remain critical priorities of Receive a second 15% OFF City Commission conducted its commissioners. the City Commission. I look COUPON at time of service. annual visioning session. That The current intent is forward to continuing those effort resulted in two key goals: to present the efforts of efforts, as well as other new MUST PRESENT AD AT TIME develop the long (long, long, the consultants at the City efforts as presented by the city OF SERVICE long) desired Amelia River Commission’s visioning session commissioners. EXPIRES DECEMBER 2020 waterfront park and expand later this month. If the com- Despite the obvious empha- 15% OFF conservation efforts. missioners are in agreement sis on projects, community tone As the City Commission on the concepts presented, will play a key role this year. prepares for its 2020 visioning the Steering Committee will, Projects never reach 100% HighLightsandSkinCare.com session later this month, I can in turn, present the concepts acceptance, so it is impera- offer a brief summary on last to their respective boards tive that sufficient outreach year’s efforts related to those for review and comment in and discussion takes place in two goals. February. Following those a professional and responsible Highlights and Skincare by Donnalynn I appointed a Steering comments, the concepts will fashion. When a decision has Committee composed of the be presented in community been made, the next step is 542412 US-1, Suite A • Callahan, FL 32011 chairpersons of several key forums in March for public execution, not opposition and boards to guide the review comment. Once that outreach derision. The political environ- 904-418-1664 of the waterfront park. The effort is completed, the City ment at the national and state members of that committee Commission will accept the levels likely will be troubling ! include Ms. Theresa Duncan final concept and determine this year, and I know that we (Parks and Recreation Advisory how to proceed in April. can be better at the local level. Committee), Mr. Michael Spino The other goal of enhancing I look forward to an exciting NOTICE OF RULEMAKING REGARDING THE (Historic District Commission), conservation efforts has been 2020 in Fernandina Beach. AMENDED AND RESTATED RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE Mr. Kevin McCarthy (Marina more notably and visibly suc- Dale Martin is the city man- Advisory Board), and Ms. cessful. The City Commission ager of Fernandina Beach. HERON ISLES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Arlene Filkoff (Main Street). supported and then approved A public hearing will be conducted by the Board of Supervisors of the Heron Isles The role of the Steering a dedicated millage for the Community Development District (“District”) on February 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Committee is to provide insight purpose of conservation efforts to the park effort and report (more specifically, the acquisi- Association of Realtors Auditorium, 910 South 14th Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida. to their various boards on the tion of land for conservation). In accord with Chapters 120 and 190, Florida Statutes, the District hereby gives the progress of those efforts. The conservation levy was pre- The food pantry public notice of its intent to adopt its proposed Amended and Restated Rules of Procedure. The Steering Committee has sented as a one-time tax, with The purpose and effect of the proposed Amended and Restated Rules of Procedure is to met individually and collectively the pledge that in order to con- needs donations of provide for efficient and effective District operations and to ensure compliance with recent with three consultants who tinue funding for conservation, non-perishable food changes to Florida law. Prior notice of rule development was published in the Fernandina have been tasked with facilitat- the City Commission would items all year round. Beach News-Leader on January 1, 2020. ing the development of the present to the community a ref- For more information, park. The consultants include erendum to support such fund- The Amended and Restated Rules of Procedure may address such areas as the Board

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NL Friday 01.03.20.indd 5 1/2/20 6:47 PM 6A Friday, January 3, 2020 OPINION News-Leader

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Maloy, Publisher Peg Davis, Editor Most notably, there is now a number of arcades Robert Fiege, Production Director Michael Miller, Copy Editor F l o r i d a ’ s O l d e s t W e e k l y I plethora of adult arcades that seem as has increased from N e w s p a p e r E s t a b l i s h e d i n 1854 Angeline Mudd, Business Office Manager beth Jones, Sports Editor plentiful as pine trees here. And these 14 to 30 in Nassau glittery arcades have proven to be a County. It appears The views expressed by the colum- Editorial Board source of friction – as prickly as pine some of them simply nists and letter writers on this page Foy R. Maloy – [email protected] ~ Peg Davis – [email protected] needles. migrated here. are their own and do not necessarily A recent spate of crime has It is being report- reflect the views of the newspaper, its Tom Wood Dink NeSmith STEVE’S owners or employees. emerged from behind the darkened ed that local officials Chairman President windows of these businesses. And local MARKET feel they cannot officials have seen through it. County PLACE legally ban the adult commissioners addressed the situation arcades. However, in a recent meeting, but did not make a they can implement decision about the fate of the clubs. Steve Nicklas laws prohibiting the VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Over the past year, the number of simulated gambling arcades here has more than doubled. machines they use, for instance. Steps While new businesses are normally could also be taken to reduce crime in Whose beach? Tell the landowners not to try and change this five years welcomed, these are hardly desirable. and around these facilities. from now, when they view the public as an eyesore. If you Not only are most of them unsightly, The proposed ordinance will be I’m sure once the 150 homes are constructed on the don’t like the view of cars, then don’t buy the oceanfront they have a high turnover rate. And discussed again in a county meeting south end of the island, they are going to petition the elimi- piece of property, plain and simple. We were here first, and they provide few jobs with low pay. on Jan. 27. The last meeting appar- nation of beach driving in front of their 50-acre development. we paid to renourish the beach. The public owns the beach, “It’s a problem that exists and it ently became contentious, as residents So, as I read $1.2 million dollars in FEMA funds and other not a handful of oceanfront landowners. needs to be taken care of – and taken spoke out against these operations. public grants are going to renourish the south end beaches, Does the county have any rules about tree preservation? care of immediately,” one county resi- After all, they hardly fit in with the the questions has to be asked: Whose beach is it? If the Are there fines in the county for, “accidently cutting down dent told commissioners. tourism-based economy of Amelia public is funding the creation of the new beach with their the wrong trees”? I want to make sure all rules are followed At hand is a proposed ordinance Island, or the rural, family-oriented tax dollars, then we have a right to have access to the beach and the trees preserved. By the way, when I bought my declaring the simulated gambling appeal of the west side. and drive on it. A side note: The only way to access that part house in 2005, I transplanted six decent-sized live oak trees establishments as a public nuisance. If I were a gambling man, I’d bet on of the beach is by four-wheel drive. on my property of my own free will and personal expense. Meanwhile, owners contend the the county putting harsh restrictions Why is the public spending millions of dollars to benefit The canopy now covers my entire property and looks beauti- arcades generate tax revenues and on these problematic businesses. And a handful of landowners, when there is a possibility the ful! Let it be known, I walk the walk and talk the talk. offer an outlet for seniors to socialize. this is from a staunch pro-business citizens will not have access to it? It makes no sense. Beach Finally, I do not want to be known as the Nostradamus In addition, some owners feel they are diehard. driving on the south end should not be eliminated and the of Amelia Island by predicting: being targeted because of the actions Steve Nicklas is a financial adviser public should not pay to renourish a private beach! 1) Trees will “accidently cut down” on the 50-acre south of a few. for a U.S. brokerage firm who lives and None of us are happy about the new south end develop- end development, or According to sources, the Nassau works on Amelia Island. He is also an ment. The reality is they have the right to develop the land, 2) That the 150 landowners in the same development will County Sheriff’s Office conducted an award-winning columnist. His columns but the citizens have a right to say no zoning changes! Do petition to end beach driving on the south end, or undercover study at 28 of the gam- All About Money appear regularly in not give the developers any leeway on zoning changes, 3) That the developers on the south end development will ing facilities in our area. Investigators several newspapers in North Florida especially if they eliminate all access to that part of the beach be granted zoning changes for their benefit. Please, I do not reportedly found drug sales and pros- and South Georgia, and on his website, in the form of banning beach driving. Make it crystal clear want to read these future headlines in the paper. titution in some locations. Also, they www.SteveNicklasMarketplace.com. He before anyone buys an oceanfront parcel in the south end Mark Rebscher witnessed burglary and theft, and even has also published a book, , consisting development, that the public will be driving on the beach. Fernandina Beach violent crimes such as armed robbery. of some of his favorite columns over the There is apparently a correla- past 20 years. The book is available at tion between an uptick in crime at local stores and on Amazon. He can be the arcades here and a decision by reached at (904) 753-0236. neighboring Duval County to ban [email protected]

VIEWPOINT City Commissioner Chip Ross / Fernandina Beach Politics is personal mall town politics, by nature, coming together to seems to get very personal hopefully arrive at a from time to time. With com- shared vision. That Smission members’ personalities often means under- and backgrounds as diverse as our standing the differ- citizenry, there will always be friction. ent needs and wants Yet, despite our differences, I am proud of multiple parties. to serve on a City Commission that is The public needs in agreement on most things placed to understand that on a city meeting agenda. When we Ross as a single city com- do disagree, we tend to express our missioner I have objections, then simply settle it with a little capacity to vote. We tend to not hold grudges. We make anyone do anything. But what I try to pick up the pieces of our often- can do is meet with various parties to wounded egos and move city work try to craft solutions and compromises. forward. We try to meet the needs of Those solutions may get to the City the citizenry in whatever shape or form Commission as a resolution, a vote, or seems to work for each of us. Despite a piece of legislation. our diversity, I believe what holds us Though members of this City together is the oath we took to do what Commission have very different lead- was in the best interest of Fernandina ership styles, I applaud how they have Beach. managed to utilize each member’s Recently, a fellow commissioner diverse skills. This commission cre- NATE BEELER-COUNTERPOINT-CAGLE CARTOONS appeared to be disturbed that I had ated a Conservation Fund and passed met with others outside the city gov- a conservation plan (that has now been ernment about subjects involving the mimicked by Nassau County). They city without the other commissioners’ have purchased conservation land and express knowledge and permission. created a plan to purchase more. They Not only did I have my “fingers in a lot adopted in-depth rules and regula- Don’t take scammers’ bait of pots,” but I was asked to keep “my tions for the use of beach parking and nose out of city business.” beach use. They created and funded ne of 2019’s biggest stories having a legitimate Americans are often victimized by Our local city government is a the Beach Patrol. No longer does the will be bigger in 2020: Cyber conversation with scammers operating from elsewhere representative democracy. Our city city receive calls about overflowing scams are on the rise. it), I knew what in the world. How can the bad guys citizen surveys show the city has a trashcans with the new beach trash “As people increasingly the scammer was be tracked down and forced to make large portion of citizens who tend to be plan. Despite overwhelming permitting O “involved” (above the national aver- issues, the marina will soon be open conduct business and live their lives after: my full name, amends? online, more and more criminals are birth date, address Nation-states are often behind age). I tend to represent that group. for business. As evidence of this com- leveraging the internet to steal,” and Social Security sophisticated attacks on organiza- I hope I never discourage, nor mission’s commitment to the marina, reports Forbes’ Stu Sjouwerman. number. tions. Russian-financed scammers are prohibit, citizens or other interested it stepped up to the plate to borrow The dirty rotten scammers con- I asked him how actively targeting our utilities, elec- parties from seeking information millions to fill the shortfall, as FEMA tinue to evolve, too, targeting busi- Purcell he could sleep at tion systems and other systems. or sharing it. However, the City has not met its funding obligation for nesses, government organizations night, knowing he Creating new laws and agencies to Commission needs to admit that the marina. and individuals alike with increasingly was hurting inno- combat cybercrime is a daunting chal- there are roadblocks to a free flow of As a commissioner, though I may sophisticated schemes. cent people. He cussed at me and lenge. Cybersecurity bills passed by information between commissioners. be a little “different,” I believe I need One is ransomware – malicious hung up. the U.S. House move slowly through To enhance public transparency, the to take the time, and put effort, into software that blocks access to com- The greatest worry about scam- the Senate. Even if the Senate passes Florida Sunshine laws prohibit com- finding new solutions to our most per- puters until money is paid. mers is that elderly people are espe- them and the president signs them, missioners from having any discussion sistent problems. For me, getting Scammers also send phony “phish- cially at risk. They’re more trusting of regulators could take months to between themselves about city busi- into the weeds is a good way to under- ing” emails – often spoofing emails callers from government agencies and draft and implement actual policies. ness unless it is at a public meeting. If stand the challenges that prevent a from big retailers – with fraudulent more likely to fall for one especially Scammers aren’t bogged down by we all relayed information from hours project from going forward. From links or attachments that, when mendacious tax scam. such bureaucratic processes. of emails and discussions with various experience, it generally reduces the clicked, give scammers unfettered Using phishing techniques, scam- What it comes down to is that agencies and groups at city meetings, risk of surprise and failure. No one is access to computer users’ data. mers access data on a taxpayer’s every individual must learn to meetings would last for days. All com- ever going to find all the pitfalls, but I Google “ransomware attack” computer, then use that stolen infor- detect and avoid cyber scams. The missioners choose what to share, due believe the public appreciates this com- and you’ll see a sizable list of big mation to file a fraudulent tax return Department of Homeland Security to time constraints at public meetings. mission’s willingness to move forward companies and entire cities that have in the taxpayer’s name and have the has helpful info at https://www.dhs. To make matters more complicated, on a number of fronts to tackle some been completely shut down by scam- refund – often larger than is actually gov/stopthinkconnect-cyber-tips. information shared with staff (with the of the longest festering issues that mers. owed – deposited into the taxpayer’s Always verify that an email, text city manager’s permission) cannot be have continued to confront the city of They also spoof text messages. actual bank account. or link is legitimate before you click. shared with other commissioners. Staff Fernandina Beach. Apparently from reputable companies, According to Intuit, the scammers Always be suspicious - because that’s could then be accused of being conduits Despite our diversity, this entire such as banks, these messages trick then “contact their victims, telling the only way that cyber scams won’t in violation of the Sunshine Laws. As commission’s willingness to step individuals into revealing passwords them the money was mistakenly be an even bigger story in the new a result, staff members are sometimes outside the box of “but that’s the way or credit card numbers. deposited into their accounts and ask- year. left without key information. we have always done it” should be Scammers continue to succeed ing them to return it.” Copyright 2019 Tom Purcell. Tom It is also important to note that applauded by the public. We all took with the good old telephone, too. I Many victims, fearful of the IRS, Purcell, author of Misadventures the City Charter has no prohibition or the oath to do what is in the best inter- received a call this year from a man readily comply. of a 1970’s Childhood, a humorous limits on how a commissioner interacts est of Fernandina Beach. May we all claiming he was from the Social According to Pew Research, memoir available at amazon.com, is with anyone not employed by the city. begin the New Year with that goal in Security Administration, who told me Americans view cybercrime as their a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor Getting things done often takes a mul- mind to make it another successful my account was blocked and he would greatest security concern. But what columnist and is nationally syndicated titude of interested and affected parties year for our city. help me reactivate it. are government agencies doing to exclusively by Cagle Cartoons Inc. Aware that Social Security never combat it? Send comments to Tom at Tom@ makes phone calls (unless you’re Not enough. TomPurcell.com. HOW TO WRITE US Letters must include writer’s name, address and telephone number for verification. Writers are normally limited to one letter in a 30-day period. SERVING YOU No political endorsements the week before an election. 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NL Friday 01.03.20.indd 6 1/2/20 6:18 PM FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2020 SPORTS News-Leader 7A HALL OF HONOR SPORTS SHORTS Doubles boot camp ate/advanced (3.0/3.5+) with challenge lowed by a potluck dinner, business court at 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Men’s open meeting and guest speaker presentation. The Cliff Drysdale Tennis team at the play for all levels is offered at 8 a.m. Guests are welcome. Current boat own- Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort Thursdays. Intermediate/advanced play ership or sailing skills are not prerequi- will host doubles boot camps Jan. 17-19, (3.0/3.5+) is at 8 a.m. Fridays; and social sites to joining. Feb. 7-9 and Feb. 21-23. Each weekend play (experienced beginners, 2.5 and Club activities throughout the year includes 10 hours of tennis, welcome 3.0) at 10 a.m. Fridays. No scheduled may include day/overnight excursions by reception, pro doubles exhibition, goody group play on Saturdays. water and/or land, sailboat racing, social bag upon arrival and accommodations Visit www.fbpickleball.com to deter- activities such as tubing, swimming with for two nights. mine playing level. manatees, picnics and parties; as well The camp is designed for players of as assisting with local conservation and all levels who regularly play doubles and Register blue crab traps environmental efforts in surrounding are looking to improve their tactical and waters. strategic knowledge. Recreational harvesters age 16 and For information, contact Commodore Register at www.doublestenniscamp. older who fish with blue crab traps need Tom Durel at (443) 838-7241or tdurel@ com. For information, contact Katie Steck to complete an online, no-cost recre- durel.net. at [email protected] or call (830) ational blue crab trap registration before 625-5911, ext. 208. placing their traps in the water. A similar requirement has been in effect for recre- NSFA meets Lacrosse registration ational stone crab traps since Oct. 15. The Nassau Sport Fishing This no-cost registration allows the Registration is open for the Amelia Association holds its monthly business Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation meetings on the second Wednesday Island Nassau County Youth Lacrosse’s Commission to collect needed important 2020 spring season. Register children at of each month. The monthly social get- information about this recreational fishery together is held on the fourth Wednesday www.ameliaislandlacrosse.org. for future stock assessments and man- Annual registration fees for the sea- of each month. agement decisions. The location for both meetings is Kraft son are $200 for the first child and $175 To register, visit GoOutdoorsFlorida. for all subsequent family registrants. All Ten Acres, 961023 Buccaneer Trail, com (the FWC licensing system) and Fernandina Beach. All are welcome to SUBMITTED registrants must also be members of add the Recreational Blue Crab Trap USLacrosse (the youth sport’s sanction- attend the meetings. Action Martial Arts magazine has inducted Callahan native Registration to your account. The Nassau Sport Fishing Jonathan Petree into the Hall of Honor by naming him ing body) at a cost of $35 per year. All recreational harvesters who are The AINCYL plans to field youth Association, founded in 1983, is a 501(c) the 2019 Esteemed Modern Warrior. A 1990 graduate age 16 or older and fish with blue crab (3) nonprofit organization created to of West Nassau High School and former Nassau County teams in the 8-year and under, 10-year traps, including those harvesters that are and under, 12-year and under and develop and promote saltwater fishing in School Board member, Si Fu Petree is the founder of otherwise exempt from needing a saltwa- the Nassau County area while adhering Atlantic Warriors, a self-defense and martial arts school 14-year and under age groups. All teams ter fishing license, are required to com- will play according to boys youth lacrosse to state, federal and local regulations, in Jacksonville. Atlantic Warriors provides personal pro- plete this no-cost online trap registration. to encourage compliance with rules of tection training for a wide variety of customers, includ- rules, which permits body contact and Upon completion, each person will requires protective equipment. However, water safety by club members and the ing corporate and civic organizations, civilian, military, receive a series of five unique trap regis- general public and to promote youth- law enforcement and government personnel. “Because girls may also register. tration numbers, one for each of the five Visit the AINCYL website or related community and other civic-mind- of his pursuit of excellence in effective training methods, traps the person may fish under the rec- ed activities. seven students’ lives (both men and women) have been Facebook page or email carljbaz@gmail. reational blue crab fishing regulations. com. For information on the NSFA, contact saved since 2010 from violent, random attacks around the Each trap placed in the water must President Dennis Burke at (256) 453- world,” according to the magazine. Petree was previously be marked with one of these registra- 4744 or email [email protected]. voted Self-Defense Instructor of the Year for Women’s Guns & Hoses tion numbers along with the owner’s full Self-Defense and his company, Atlantic Warriors, received name and address. the Community Enrichment Award for making the commu- The fifth annual Guns & Hoses Registration numbers for blue crab Organized bike rides nity a safer place. Softball Tournament will take place traps will begin with the letter “B.” This The North Florida Bicycle Club offers on Jan. 11, starting at 9 a.m. The information must be legible and must be several organized bicycle rides each Fernandina Beach police and fire depart- permanently attached to each trap. week at various times and locations on ments, Nassau When marking traps, it is important Amelia Island and in Nassau County. County Fire to use materials that will withstand being Cyclists of all abilities are welcome. Rescue and submerged in salt water. For example, Full field for Jan. 18-20 Helmets and a bicycle in good work- the Nassau engraved metal or plastic pet tags and ing condition are required. Bicycle safety County Sheriff’s laminated cards are much better options will be emphasized at the start of each Office will be than a piece of plastic that has been JAGA First Coast Amateur ride. participating to marked with permanent ink or paint. Cyclists typically split into groups, With a move to The Conser- U.S.), with ages ranging from raise money to support local programs Visit MyFWC.com/Marine for informa- depending on pace and skill level, and vatory at Hammock Beach 16 to 56. like Shop with Cops and the Beyond the tion. there are options to cut the ride short. Resort in Palm Coast, par- Among the entries is Badges Scholarship. Anyone who joins the group will not be ticipant response to the fourth recently announced Florida The event will be held at the Ybor Boules Club left behind. Lunch is optional. edition of the Jacksonville Area Times-Union boys golf player of Alvarez fields at 3243 Bailey Road in For information, call 261-5160 or visit Golf Association First Coast the year Jason Duff of Elkton, a Fernandina Beach. There will be games, The Amelia Island Boules Club holds www.ameliaislandcycling.com, www. Amateur has been overwhelm- Menendez High School senior bounce houses and food trucks on site pétanque pickup games on the pétanque ameliaislandtrail.org or www.nfbc.us. ing. and University of North Florida until 4 p.m. courts at the south end of the downtown Registration for the Jan. commit. marina Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and most 18-20 (Martin Luther King The First Coast Amateur Play pickleball afternoons on weekdays. Walk with Me holiday weekend) championship is the only JAGA-run event Pétanque (pay-tonk) is a cousin of Pickleball is offered at the Central opened on Oct. 25, and the field that is promoted nationally and both horseshoes and bocce, the Italian The McArthur YMCA offers Walk Park multipurpose courts. Beginner play of 96 was full within 30 days. features multi-state and multi- bowling game. The public is always wel- with Me, a program designed for people is at 3 p.m. Sundays; and social play An additional 34 players have national participation. The come. Call 491-1190 for information. to walk with other people. The trail will with challenge court at 4 p.m. Sundays. signed up to have their names 54-hole stroke-play champion- be Amelia Park. The goal is a 50-min- Women’s open play for all levels is at 8 ute walk with five minutes of stretching placed on the waiting list in ship has once again attracted a.m. Mondays; and advanced play (3.5+) Sailing club meets the event there are any player some of the nation’s top ama- before and after the walk. with challenge court at 4 p.m. Mondays. The Amelia Island Sailing Club meets The program is held at 8 a.m. withdrawals. teur, collegiate and junior tal- Advanced play (3.0/3.5+) at 8 a.m. The 96 contestants repre- ent, along with many of the best the first Tuesday of the month at the Mondays. Meet at the McArthur YMCA, Tuesdays with challenge court; social Kraft Athletic Club at Ten Acres, located 1951 Citrona Drive. Walkers of all ages sent 23 states, 29 colleges and golfers from North Florida and play (experienced beginners, 2.5 and six countries (including the the rest of the host state. off Buccaneer Trail. and levels are welcome. Call 261-1080 3.0) at 10 a.m. Tuesdays; and intermedi- Social hour starts at 6:30 p.m., fol- for information. RECREATION ROUNDUP

The Fernandina Beach consent form signed by par- adult. Photo ID required. Parks & Recreation ents and notarized). Fees are • Open roller hockey at the Department offers the follow- $2/day city and $5 non-city. Main Beach multi-purpose ing activities. Visit www.fbfl.us. • Open adult indoor soccer court. Adult and older teens Sports and fitness: at Peck Gym is Wednesdays skate Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. • Youth team volleyball at from 5:30-8 p.m. Informal team (beginner) and Saturdays Peck Gym is Tuesdays and games. Teams selected each from 4:15-4:45 p.m. (easy) Fridays 3-6 p.m. for school night. Open to ages 16 and up and 4:45-6 p.m. (advanced). and club teams. Players must (ages 16 and 17 must have Family skate Tuesdays from have adult coach or adult parental consent form signed 4-5 p.m. and Saturdays from supervision. Call at 24 hours and notarized). Fees are $2 for 3-4 p.m. Call Ray Matz at in advance to reserve courts, city residents and $5 non-city. (215) 852-7038. 310-3353 or 310-3354. Fee is • Open basketball at Peck • Central Park tennis courts $2 per day for city residents, Gym is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. has four lighted hard courts $5 non-city. Monday and Thursday (court available for open play. Courts • Open adult volleyball is closes at 5:30 p.m. for adult 1 and 2 (closest to South at the Peck Gym from 7-9 leagues in winter and sum- 13th Street) are reserved for p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. mer); 11 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. instructed play during posted Informal games on two courts. Wednesday; and 11 a.m. to hours. Keys may be pur- Teams selected each night. 2 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. chased at the Atlantic Center Open to ages 16 and up (ages Players under 16 years of age for a $20 fee during normal 16 and 17 must have parental must be accompanied by an business hours. 2020 SCHOOL SCHEDULES

FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Jan. 29 RIVER CITY (seniors) 4:30/7:30 Jan. 28 at Fletcher 7:20 Boys Soccer Jan. 30 at Baldwin 5:30/7 Jan. 7 RAINES 7:20 Feb. 1 CREEKSIDE 4:30/6 YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Jan. 9 BISHOP KENNY 5:30/7:20 Feb. 3 at Stanton 5:30/7 Wrestling Jan. 14 at Bolles 7:20 Feb. 6 at Paxon* 5:30/7 Jan. 3-4 at Devil Dog IBT, South Carolina Jan. 16 at Bishop Snyder 5:30/7:20 Feb. 7 at West Nassau* 6/7:30 Jan. 6 at district duals, Episcopal Jan. 17 PROVIDENCE 7:20 * District Jan. 8 RAINES, BISHOP SNYDER Jan. 21 NEASE 5:30/7:20 Jan. 10-11 BATTLE OF THE BORDER Jan. 23 at Bartram Trail 6/7:20 FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Jan. 16 at regional duals Jan. 30, Feb. 4, Feb. 7 District at BK Wrestling Jan. 22 CHARLTON, E. WHITE, BK Jan. 6 District duals at Episcopal 10:00 Jan. 24-25 at North Metro, Atlanta FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Jan. 10-11 at Joe Bees Memorial, Yulee Jan. 29 at Fleming Island Girls Soccer Jan. 15 BISHOP KENNY (seniors) 7:30 Jan. 31-Feb. 1 at Wakulla ITB Jan. 7 RAINES 5:30 Jan. 18 at Westside Round Robin 10:00 Feb. 4 at University Christian F e r n a n d i n a B e a c h T i d e s Jan. 8 at Bishop Kenny 6:00 Jan. 24-25 at Terry Parker duals 8/9:30 Feb. 8 JV REGIONAL OPEN Jan. 13 at Ed White 5:30 Feb. 3 TERRY PARKER 6:00 Feb. 12 FLETCHER (seniors) Tides, Sun & Moon : January 1, - January 8 2020 Jan. 17 PROVIDENCE 5:30 Feb. 7-8 at Clay Rotary 2:30/9:30 Feb. 14-15 JV state invite, Osceola High Jan. 21 at St. Augustine 6:30 Feb. 12 at Englewood quad 5:30 Feb. 17 IBT DISTRICT Sunrise 7:23A High 12:34A 6.93’ Moonset 2:18A High 3:58A 7.17’ Feb. 17 District at Yulee 10:00 Feb. 28-29 Region at Wakulla YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Feb. 28-29 Region at Wakulla March 5-7 State at Kissimmee Wed. Moonrise 11:47A Low 6:27A 2.65 ’ Sunrise 7:23A Low 10:11A 2.69’ Girls Weightlifting March 6-7 State at Kissimmee Sun. Jan. 9 O. PARK, RIDGEVIEW 6:00 YULEE MIDDLE SCHOOL Sunset 5:35P High 1:00P 7.29’ Moonrise 1:48P High 4:19P 6.69’ Jan. 14 NEASE, FBHS 6:00 FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Boys Basketball 1/1 Moonset 11:38P Low 7:08P 2.37’ 1/5 Sunset 5:38P Low 10:21P 2.06’ Jan. 25 District at Atlantic Coast 11:00 Girls Basketball Jan. 9 CALLAHAN 5:30/7 Jan. 31-Feb. 1 Region meet Jan. 3 at Bishop Snyder 6:00 Jan. 10 at Hilliard 5:30/7 Sunrise 7:23A High 1:20A 6.86’ Moonset 3:14A High 4:54A 7.45’ Feb. 14-15 State meet at Arnold High Jan. 7 ORANGE PARK 7:00 Jan. 16 at Fernandina Beach 5:30/7 Jan. 10 YULEE 6:00 Jan. 21 B team semis at Hilliard 5:30/7 Moonrise 12:16P Low 7:21A 2.82’ Sunrise 7:24A Low 11:05A 2.50’ FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Jan. 13 at Trinity Christian 6:00 Jan. 22 A team semis at FBMS 5:30/7 Thur. Mon. Boys Basketball Jan. 14 at University Christian 6:00 Jan. 24 BOYS FINALS 5:30/7 Sunset 5:36P High 1:43P 7.04’ Moonrise 2:23P High 5:15P 6.78’ Jan. 3 at Keystone Heights 6/7:30 Jan. 18 BISHOP SNYDER 5:00 1/2 First Qtr. 11:46P Low 7:56P 2.37’ 1/6 Sunset 5:39P Low 11:11P 1.88’ Jan. 4 at Crescent City 5:00 Jan. 21 at Yulee 6:00 YULEE MIDDLE SCHOOL Jan. 7 at West Nassau 6/7:30 Jan. 23 HILLIARD 6:00 Girls Basketball Moonset 12:31A High 2:09A 6.87’ Moonset 4:13A High 5:48A 7.79’ Jan. 9 at River City 6/7:30 Jan. 24 PAXON 6:00 Jan. 9 at Callahan 5:30/7 Jan. 10 YULEE 4:30/7:30 Jan. 27 LEE 6:00 Jan. 10 HILLIARD 5:30/7 Sunrise 7:23A Low 8:18A 2.88’ Sunrise 7:24A Low 11:58A 2.27’ Jan. 14 at Middleburg 6/7:30 Jan. 31 TRINITY (homecoming) 6:00 Jan. 16 FERNANDINA BEACH 5:30/7 Fri. Tues. Jan. 17 BALDWIN 6/7:30 Feb. 3, 5, 7 District at Raines Jan. 21 B team semis at Callahan 5:30/7 Moonrise 12:45P High 2:31P 6.84’ Moonrise 3:04P High 6:08P 6.95’ Jan. 21 at Yulee 4:30/7:30 Jan. 22 A TEAM SEMIS 5:30/7 1/3 Sunset 5:36P Low 8:44P 2.31’ 1/7 Sunset 5:39P Low -- P -- ’ Jan. 23 HILLIARD 4:30/7:30 YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Jan. 24 Girls finals at Fernandina 5:30/7 Jan. 24 KEYSTONE HEIGHTS 7:30 Girls Basketball Moonset 1:24A High 3:02A 6.97’ Moonset 5:13A Low 12:01A 1.66’ Jan. 28 WEST NASSAU 6/7:30 Jan. 7 at Hilliard 6:00 FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL Jan. 30 at Baker County 6/7:30 Jan. 8 at Stanton 5:30/7 Girls Basketball Sat. Sunrise 7:23A Low 9:16A 2.83’ Wed. Sunrise 7:24A High 6:40A 8.15’ Jan. 31 ST. JOHNS 7:30 Jan. 10 at Fernandina Beach* 6:00 Jan. 8 BOLLES 5/6:00 Moonrise 1:15P Moonrise 3:50P Feb. 4 at Wolfson 5:30/7 Jan. 13 at West Nassau* 5:30/7 Jan. 9 at Hilliard 5:30/6:30 High 3:24P 6.71’ Low 12:49P 2.00’ Feb. 6 JV at Camden 4:30 Jan. 21 FERNANDINA BEACH 6:00 Jan. 13 CHARLTON COUNTY 5:30 1/4 Sunset 5:37P Low 9:32P 2.20’ 1/8 Sunset 5:40P High 6:59P 7.18’ Feb. 7 RIVER CITY 6/7:30 Jan. 23 at Mandarin 5:30/7 Jan. 14 at Callahan 5:30/7 Feb. 10, 12, 14 District at Raines Jan. 25 at St. Joseph 1:00 Jan. 16 at Yulee 5:30/6:30 Tide calculations are for Amelia River, Fernandina Beach. No corrections are necessary. Jan. 27 HARVEST COMMUNITY 6:00 Jan. 21 JV semis at CMS 5:30/7 Sun & Moon events are also calculated for Fernandina Beach, although actual times may vary because of land masses. YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Jan. 29 RCSA** 6:00 Jan. 22 Varsity semis at YMS 5:30/7 Boys Basketball Jan. 31 ST. JOHNS COUNTRY 6:00 Jan. 24 COUNTY FINALS 5:30/7 Jan. 7 at Hilliard 4:30/7:30 * District ** Seniors This Space Available! Florida’s Oldest The News-Leader printed edition and Jan. 9 at Ed White* 5:30/7 FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL Weekly Newspaper Jan. 10 at Fernandina Beach* 4:30/7:30 YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Boys Basketball fbnewsleader.com offer the opportunity to Jan. 13 CORNERSTONE 6/7:30 Boys Soccer Jan. 8 at Bolles 5/6:30 PUT US promote and advertise your business to Jan. 15 BRADFORD 5:30/7 Jan. 7 SANDALWOOD 7:20 Jan. 9 HILLIARD 5:30/7 Jan. 16 at Trinity Christian 5:30/7 Jan. 10 at Episcopal 7:20 Jan. 13 CHARLTON COUNTY 7:00 thousands of customers each week. Jan. 18 ST. 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NEW Sports Fri.indd 2 1/2/20 3:45 PM Friday, January 3, 2020 8A News-Leader / Fernandina Beach, Florida Bowl game reunites former teammates GLENDA JENKINS For the News-Leader

In an interesting twist of fate, two former Indiana University football players reunited on Amelia Island with one of their teammates, after more than forty years. The Indiana University Hoosiers began practicing Sunday on Pirate Field at Fernandina Beach High School in prepa- ration for the 75th game of the Taxslayer Gator Bowl on Thursday. The Hoosiers faced the Tennessee Volunteers on TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. Mark Deal, IU assistant athletic director for alumni relations, notified his former teammate and Nassau County native, Gary C. Autry Sr., about the practice, not realizing Autry lives on Amelia Island. Autry is a retired Nassau County political science and history teacher who also coached football at the former Yulee Junior High and FBHS. In 1976 and 1977, Autry played left guard on offense beside Deal, who played center. The two would practice against their teammate, defensive line- man Terry Tallen, who is from Ohio. Tallen now lives in San SUBMITTED PHOTO AND PHOTOS BY NANETTE AUTRY/SPECIAL Diego, Calif. Hoosiers head football coach Tom Allen, center, greets Mark Deal and Gary C. Autry Sr., above left. Former teammates Deal, Terry Tallen and Autry, All three reunited on from left, share a laugh on the sidelines after seeing each other for the first time in decades, above right. In an undated photo from his college football Monday on the football field in days, Autry poses with his future wife, Nanette, below left. Indiana University football players complete drills on Pirate Field at Fernandina Beach Fernandina Beach. High School ahead of the TaxSlayer Bowl game in Jacksonville Thursday against the University of Tennessee Volunteers, below right.

Professional Bull Riders back in Jax Saturday For the second consecutive year, Professional Bull Riders will buck into Jacksonville with the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour’s Jacksonville Invitational set to invade VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on Saturday. The event will serve as the first Velocity Tour event of the 2020 season as riders begin the 11-month march to Las Vegas where the World Champion will be crowned and presented a $1 million bonus. Top bull riders from around the world will once again invade the Sunshine State as they prepare to square off in epic eight-second con- frontations all night long against some of the rankest bulls on the planet. The Jacksonville Invitational will feature rid- ers from four nations, Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico and the United States, with the American con- tingent set to be co-headlined by Florida’s own Jesse Petri of Geneva and veteran rider Sean Willingham. After a broken leg sustained in March 2019 sent him to the sidelines for the remainder of the season, weathered veteran Willingham will make his triumphant return to PBR competition in Jacksonville. A veteran of the sport, Willingham made his PBR debut in 2003 and has since qualified for 12 PBR World Finals, including the 2018 PBR World Finals. His qualification to the event was his first since 2014. Willingham advanced to the World Finals every season from 2003-2011, and then again in 2013 and 2014. The 2018 season was one of resurgence for the Summerville, Ga., native after a broken neck suffered in 2015 forced him back to the expansion and developmental tours. In 2018, PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS Willingham made 14 appearances on the 25th In a true showdown between man and beast, fans will watch as all entered riders attempt one bull each in Round 1 on Saturday night, PBR: Unleash The Beast, including his qualifica- including Sean Willingham, above. The Top 10 will then advance to the championship round, where they will attempt one final bull, all tion to the 2018 PBR World Finals, recording his in an effort to be crowned the event champion, earning crucial world points and their portion of the $20,000 purse. best finish in Tacoma where he was fourth. After finishing the 2018 season No. 33 in the world, Willingham competed at the first nine The victory was backed by an 86-point trip year’s Rookie of the Year honor. The bull riding action begins at 7 p.m. events of the 2019 Unleash The Beast regular aboard Sharky (Cantankerous/Major League The 2019 PWVT event in Jacksonville also Saturday at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. season before injury struck. Fracturing his left Bucking Bulls) and a championship round-win- featured a breakthrough performance from All riders will attempt one bull each in Round leg in two places in March following a buckoff in ning, 89-point ride on Joker from Florida’s Deer Mason Taylor of Maypearl, Texas, who used 1 on Saturday night. The Top 10 will then Kansas City, Willingham was sidelined for the Prairie Creek Bucking Bulls from Port Charlotte. a similar 2-for-2 outing to conclude the stop advance to the championship round, where they remainder of the season. Toves’ win in Jacksonville illuminated the runner-up. His eight-second efforts were earned will attempt one final bull, all in an effort to be Determined to conclude his career on a importance of the Pendleton Whisky Velocity atop Time to Shine (Winston Buking Bulls/ crowned the event champion, earning 170 world high-note, Willingham will return to competi- Tour to a rider’s career trajectory. Through the Melton Bull Co.) for 85 points and Floridian points and their portion of the $20,000 purse. tion in 2020, riding at his first event since the victory, Toves earned an invite the compete on bovine athlete Sumo (Deer Prairie Creek Additionally, the Jacksonville Invitational injury on the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour in the elite Unleash The Beast in early March in Bucking Bulls) for 85.5 points. event winner will also earn an invite to compete Jacksonville. Duluth, Ga., a catalyst for the Texas cowboy, In similar fashion to Toves, the top-finish on the elite PBR Unleash The Beast. In 2019, Taylor Toves of Stephenville, Texas, qualifying for what has become a near-consistent in Jacksonville propelled Taylor to a consistent Tickets are on sale and start at $15. They captured the first Velocity Tour event win of his seeded position on the premier series, firmly position on the premier series since. Now No. 18 can be purchased at the Tom Bush Family of career in the Sunshine State, going a flawless ranked inside the world’s Top 35. in the world, the 20-year-old is on pace to qualify Dealerships Box Office at VyStar Veterans 2-for-2 in mid-February. Toves is also now a top-contender for the for the first PBR World Finals of his career. Memorial Arena or online at Ticketmaster.com.

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Friday, January 3, 2020 News-Leader / Fernandina Beach, FL SilverSneakers classes offer seniors a mix of fitness programs SilverSneakers, a health and fitness program for seniors, has come to the Nassau County Council on Aging’s Fernandina Beach Life Center, and classes available include SilverSneakers EnerChi, Strength & Balance, Just Dance, and Stability. The SilverSneakers pro- gram is included with many Medicare Advantage plans. You can check your eligibility for free classes by contacting cer- tified SilverSneakers instructor Christy Hickey at 583-1141 or JIM UHING/SPECIAL going online to SilverSneakers. “Forest Fit” at Wekiwa Springs State Park. com. If you do not qualify for free classes, you can still participate by paying $3 per class if you’re a Life Center member or $5 if Florida State Parks you’re not a member. Here’s how to sign up for classes at the Life Center: SUBMITTED photo contest winners • If you’ve already taken any The SilverSneakers EnerChi class at the Nassau County Council on Aging’s Fernandina class at the Life Center, visit Beach Life Center is led by certified instructor Christy Hickey, far right. The Florida Department of photo, “Feed Me Mumma Says MyActiveCenter.com and select Environmental Protection’s the Baby Barred Owlet,” was “New Users.” Florida State Parks and Aspira taken at Myakka River State • Chose the Fernandina If you have never attended a and focus. 11:30 a.m.; low-impact exercise recently announced the winners Park. Beach Life Center from the list class at the Life Center, call 261- • Strength & Balance – focusing on agility, balance, of the 2019 Fall Photo Contest, • Third prize: Claudia of locations, or enter your zip 0701 for assistance. Tuesday and Thursday, 9-10 coordination, reaction time and themed “Protecting Florida Daniels won a Xeno Pro Lenz code if it doesn’t appear. The schedule for a.m.; exercises may include lift- strength. Together,” according to a news Kit and six Florida State Parks • For members, use your SilverSneakers classes at the ing hand-held weights, stretch- • Stability – Monday and release. day entrance passes. Her photo, key tag number in the sign up Life Center is as follows: ing resistive tubing and using Friday, 9-10 a.m.; movements • Grand prize: Jim Uhing “A Mouth Full,” was taken at form. • EnerChi – Monday and your own body’s resistance, taught in this class focus on won a Garmin GPS with a hik- Myakka River State Park. • For Non-Members, enter Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; while also working your core specific exercises to improve ing backpack tether mount and Originally from Germany, your seven-digit phone number seated or standing tai chi move- muscles to improve balance and strength and power around the a Florida State Parks Annual Daniels aims to contribute to without hyphens in the key tag ments in flowing sequence stability. ankle, knee and hip joints, while Family Entrance Pass. His the preservation and guardian- number box. to progress strength, balance • Just Dance! – Friday, 10:30- improving your reaction time. photo, “Forest Fit,” was taken ship of Florida’s beaches, wild- at Wekiwa Springs State Park life, sea and landscapes through and captures an early morning her photographs. ride portraying the experience The 2019 Fall Photo Contest of getting out in nature. Wekiwa received 1,229 submissions and ‘FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA’ Springs is one of his favorite was an opportunity for visitors state parks and he tries to camp to share their park memories. The Plantation Artists Guild there at least twice a year. The photo contest ran from & Gallery will host a reception • Second prize: Heather Aug. 29 to Oct. 31. for its new show, “From Sea Chadwick won a picnic back- To view more photos from to Shining Sea,” from 5:30 to pack set and 12 Florida State Florida’s parks, visit flstate- 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. Parks day entrance passes. Her parksphotos.com/home. The reception is open to the public and the show will feature new works by gallery artists. The charity will be Adult Day Healthcare pro- gram at the Nassau County Council on Aging, and Osprey Village will provide wine and hors d’oeuvres. The Plantation Artists Guild & Gallery is located at 94 Amelia Village Circle in the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Shops. Hours at the gallery are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday 1-5. For more informa- tion, call 432-1750. GINGER BENDER/SPECIAL

HEATHER CHADWICK/SPECIAL Artists can apply for grants through March “Feed Me Mumma Says the Baby Barred Owlet” at Myakka River State Park. This year marks the 30th anniversary of to small arts organizations, according to the grants in a lifetime. the Art Ventures Fund, and to celebrate this release. “It remains the only fund of its kind in The Community Foundation will hold a milestone, The Community Foundation of Northeast Florida, and through this work, Art roundtable to answer artists’ questions about Northeast Florida will substantially increase Ventures has helped develop a regional arts the grants at 3 p.m. Feb. 13 at its offices the number of artist grants for 2020, accord- community that today is more robust than located in Suite 310 at 245 Riverside Ave. in ing to a news release. ever imagined,” the release says. Jacksonville. Individual grant applications are now Applicants for individual grants must be: Applications, along with work samples being accepted through March 12 and will be • at least 18 years old; and supplementary materials, are due by 5 awarded June 30. • legal residents of Baker, Clay, Duval, p.m. March 12. No late submissions will be “The Individual Artist Grants are designed Nassau or St. Johns County, and have resided considered. The Individual Artist Grants will to help Northeast Florida artists emerge to in one of these counties for at least 12 months be announced June 30. the next level of their artistic careers,” the at the time of application; and For more information, contact Amy Crane, release says. The maximum grant request • requesting funding for activities that will senior program director, at 356-4483 or is $3,500. take place between June 15, 2020 and May [email protected]. To apply for a grant, visit In 1989, The Community Foundation 30, 2021. No grant funds may be requested http://bit.ly/39xYjD6. accepted a challenge from the National for expenditures that occur prior to June 15, The Community Foundation for Northeast Endowment for the Arts to create a fund to 2020. Florida, one of the largest community founda- support individual artists and small, emerging Applicants may not be: tions in the state and Florida’s oldest, works arts organizations. The NEA invested $50,000 • students enrolled in an art-related to stimulate philanthropy to build a better a year for four years, and the Foundation was degree program, or planning to pursue a community. “The Foundation helps donors required to raise at least $100,000 per year in degree in the coming year; invest their philanthropic gifts wisely, helps matching funds. Many donors came forward • curators, promoters, presenters or fes- nonprofits serve the region effectively, and and the campaign was a success. tival organizers; or helps people come together to make the com- Since the first grants were made in 1990, • a recipient of a 2019 Art Ventures grant. munity a better place,” the release says. Now the Art Ventures initiative has provided more Due to the high demand for grants, artists in its 55th year, the Foundation has assets of CLAUDIA DANIELS/SPECIAL than $1 million through more than 200 grants may not receive grants in consecutive years, $384 million and has made $500 million in “A Mouth Full” at Myakka River State Park Park. to individual artists and more than 125 grants and are only eligible to three Individual Artist grants since 1964.

On & Off The Island KIDS SATURDAY WORKSHOP can build a miniature hockey game. Once your may include The Home Depot in Yulee holds free work- project is complete, it can be customized with black powder shops for children from 9 a.m. to noon the first paint and stickers. All Kids Workshop attendees artillery dem- Saturday of every must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all onstrations month. In addition times. No registration is required. For a schedule and marching to building a project, of workshops, including ones for adults, visit drills, as well participants receive https://thd.co/2XmCzHS. as soldiers and a free apron, certifi- civilians tak- cate of achievement UNION GARRISON ing up duty in the laundry, infirmary and kitchen. and commemora- Fort Clinch State Park will be hosting a Union Park entry is $6 per-vehicle, plus $2.50 per-person tive pin for each Garrison from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from entry to the fort. For more information, call 277- class they attend. 9 a.m. to noon Sunday. Living historians recreate 7274. Fort Clinch is located at 2601 Atlantic Ave. This month, you and your 5-to 12-year-old child life at Fort Clinch during the Civil War. Activities in Fernandina Beach.

NL Friday 01.03.20.indd 12 1/2/20 3:50 PM 2B Friday, January 3, 2020 LEISURE News-Leader Out and About Genealogical Society programs to help research Have you ever wondered who your you through the process of how she ancestors were? How to conduct research discovered that the man who raised her THIS WEEKEND Brown Bag Lunch will into them? The Amelia Island Genealogical was not her birth father. Along the feature Julia Nowlin present- Society’s Beginning Genealogy can give way, you will see how family trees, histori- Amelia Community ing “Women Air Service you a hand. The six instructors for the cal records, and DNA matches played a Theatre will hold auditions Pilots in World War Two” course have a combined genealogy experi- role in her story. The presentation is for A Doll’s House, Part 2 at at noon Wednesday, Jan. ence of more than 100 years and will step structured to appeal to both novice and 2 p.m. Saturday at 209 Cedar 8. Attendance is free and you through the process of how to research experienced users of genealogy/DNA St. in Fernandina Beach. open to the public. Seating your roots. online sites. Lucas Hnath’s comedic drama is first-come, first-served and Classes will be held 9:30 a.m. to noon The speaker’s book, My Surprise begins in 1895, 15 years after is wheelchair accessible. for six consecutive Saturdays beginning Family: Find Your Ancestry Story, is a mys- Ibsen’s classic A Doll’s House Please bring your own lunch Jan. 11 in the Community Room at the tery, a memoir, and a manual. Copies will ends, as main character Nora as lunch will not be provided. Fernandina Beach Library. be available at the meeting for purchase returns home to deal with For more information, contact Topics of the course include an intro- and signing. legal matters and confronts Joshua at 261-7378, ext. 102, duction to family history research; organi- Nicholson moved 16 years ago to St issues of marriage and gen- or Joshua@AmeliaMuseum. zation and documentation; research using Augustine from Harrisburg, Pa., a move der equality. The show has org. The Museum is located at census, military, and vital records; research prompted by the birth of her grandson. roles for Nora, her husband, 233 S. Third St. in Fernandina using newspapers and digital books; how Previously, she lived and worked in her daughter, and the nanny. Beach. to conduct courthouse research; how to Pennsylvania, the Netherlands, and briefly Jennifer Webber will direct this research your immigrant ancestors; genetic in Germany. She became a wife and mother ACT Studio 209 production. Ballroom On Amelia genealogy (DNA); and new this year, an at 18, began college at 28, and earned her Call 261-6749 to check out a offers Wildlight Wednesday introduction to online genealogy tools. Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania script or request an alternate beginner level group classes Included with the course is a two-hour ••• in middle age. audition day or time, and visit at Wildlight with Cha Cha at one-on-one mentoring session and a class Dr. Margaret Nicholson got involved After retiring from university teaching, the online audition page at 7-8:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per manual. in her family’s genealogy through an aunt Nicholson switched from academic writing AmeliaCommunityTheatre.org person. Class dates for the The course costs are $40 per individual who talked her into sending her DNA to to personal subjects. Creating a family tree for a plot synopsis. The show month are Jan. 8, 15, 22, and and $65 per couple. That cost also includes Ancestry.com. She was surprised to find a for grandson Noah sparked her interest has a suggested PG-13 rating. 29. Ballroom On Amelia is an annual membership fee to the Amelia close, but unknown, DNA match. To learn in genealogy. She says, “He’s sixteen and located at 20 Homegrown Way Island Genealogical Society for each class how this person was related to her, she had ignores me if I utter the words, ‘first cousin NEXT WEEK at RAD Studios. No partner participant. To signup, contact Judy Whitter to become proficient at using the Ancestry. once removed,’ but he will look at the ship or reservation is required. For Frey at 635-5329 or membership@aigen- com website. manifest showing the arrival of his mater- Cummer Amelia will more information, call 624- soc.org. On Jan. 21 at 7 p.m., Nicholson will take nal great-grandfather from Italy.” host the popular lecture 0886 or visit ballroomoname- series “An Afternoon of Art” lia.com or the Ballroom On from 2 to 3 p.m. on the first Amelia Facebook page. Tuesday of January, February easy it can be to create a acters. After Shakespeare’s and March at Story & Song The Bartram Garden Club best-place-to-work environ- death, his friends urgently Bookstore Bistro, located at will meet Thursday, Jan. 9, ment right where you are, The look for all of his plays so Historical Society offering 1430 Park Ave. in Fernandina at the GFWC Woman’s Club of Book Loft will host leadership they can be published as the Beach. Dr. Debra Murphy, Fernandina Beach, 201 Jean development guru and author First Folio, before the original professor of art history at the Lafitte Blvd. Hospitality begins Deb Boelkes in January for a scripts are lost forever. The art classes for seniors University of North Florida, at 10 a.m. with a general busi- series of three weekly, one- show is directed by Peggy The West Nassau Historical Society is offering a series of will present the three-part ness meeting beginning at hour events. Throughout the Strickland with performances art classes for seniors ages 55 and over to be held in February, series, which will focus on 10:15 a.m. January’s program series, Boelkes, will mentor between March 27-April 11 according to a news release. The classes will take place 10 “Masterpieces of Art from following the business meet- a limited number of aspiring on ACT’s Main Stage. Call a.m. to noon Feb. 4, 11, and 18 inside the historic Train Depot the Tumultuous Nineteenth ing will be “Finding Treasures superstars who are eager to 261-6749 to check out a script, at 45383 Dixie Ave. in Callahan. Century.” Along the Trail.” Presenter change the status quo and and visit the audition page at The art sessions will culminate in a public reception and The dates and topics for Sue Lord will provide an intro- explore simple actions that can AmeliaCommunityTheatre.org exhibition of the students’ artwork at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. the series are as follows: duction and demonstration turn almost any workplace into for a synopsis and character 22. A fee of $10 per class or $25 for all three will be charged to • Jan. 7 – “From Rococo to of botanical arts which are a “Best Place to Work.” The descriptions. defray the cost of the art supplies. Neoclassicism” art-like exhibits created with classes will run 5-6 p.m. at Classes will be taught by Historical Society Director • Feb. 4 – “Romanticism, botanical components. Lord the bookstore on the following UPCOMING Elizabeth Karoly, a retired instructor of art from the New York Realism and the Beginnings of is a National Garden Club dates: Jan. 9 – “How to Turn state school system. Karoly earned her Master of Fine Arts Modern Art” accredited flower show judge. a So-So Job into One You The Newcomers Club degree from Long Island University in N.Y. She also served on • March 3 – “Impressionism The Bartram Garden Club Really Love,” Jan. 16 – “How of Amelia Island hosts a the faculty of Long Island University, Stony Brook University, and the French Academy” meets September through to Create a Workplace that monthly coffee at 9:30 a.m. and Nassau Community College, Long Island. Her art has Lectures are free of charge May on the second Thursday Keeps the Best and Brightest on the second Tuesday of been exhibited extensively in the New York area. to members of Cummer of the month. Visit bartram- People Loyal,” and Jan. 23 every month, with the next one Class sizes are limited so preregistration is required. A Amelia. For non-members, gardenclub.org for additional –“How to Make the Most set for Jan. 14. Please note registration form is available from the West Nassau Historical there will be a charge of $10 information. of a Workplace Crisis and the new time. Women inter- Society website at wnhsfl.org or you can call 879.3406. per lecture or $25 for the Succeed Against All Odds.” ested in joining the club who The West Nassau Historical Society is an all-volunteer series of three. Registration is The Friends of the The cost of the three-session reside in Nassau County are nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of history and culture required at cummermuseum. Yulee Branch Library invite “Leadership Uncorked” series welcome to attend. For infor- in Nassau County. The 501(c)(3) group is an active member org/Amelia. For information, residents to attend their next is $45 and includes wine and mation and meeting location, of Arts & Culture Nassau, an advocacy for art and culture contact Brittany Nazario at meeting on Thursday, Jan. a copy of Boelkes’ new book, contact Coffees@newcom- throughout Nassau County. bnazario@cummermuseum. 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the The WOW Factor Workplace: ersamelia.org. org or (904) 899-6007. James S. Page Governmental How to Create a Best Place to Complex, located at 96135 Work Culture. To reserve your Kathy Russell from the 28, at First Baptist Church, University of North Florida low Ballroom On Amelia Nassau Place in Yulee. For seat, call 261-8991. Seating is Fernandina Beach Parks located at 1600 S. Eighth St. brass professor. For informa- offers Two for Tuesday more information, call the strictly limited. To learn more & Recreation Department in Fernandina Beach. Tickets tion, visit nassaucommunity- group classes on Amelia Yulee Branch Library at 530- about Boelkes, visit http://bit. will be the featured speaker cost $35 to $75 and are avail- band.com or on Facebook. Island with Cha Cha at 7 p.m. 6560 or visit the Friends of the ly/2OIqAhR. at the Wild Amelia Wild Nite able at http://bit.ly/3603DNb. followed by Tango at 8 p.m. Yulee Library on Facebook. planned for 7 p.m. Tuesday, This event directly benefits the From the Inside Out Two for Tuesday classes are The hit Broadway show Jan. 14, at the Peck Center, arts programs that Arts Alive Book Club, organized by $15 for one class or $20 for The Amelia Island Mamma Mia! is coming to located at 516 S. 10th St. in Nassau provides to the chil- the Nassau County chapter both classes per person. Class Genealogical Society will Amelia Musical Playhouse Fernandina Beach. Russell will dren of Nassau County. Arts of the National Alliance on dates for the month are Jan. 7, conduct its annual Beginner in January. Donna, a single share insights about the Egans Alive Nassau is the only local Mental Illness, meets 1-2:30 14, 21, and 28. A dance work- Genealogical Course on six mother of spirited 20-year-old Creek Greenway, its history organization that provides free p.m. the first Tuesday of each shop is offered on Thursdays consecutive Saturdays begin- Sofie, lives on a Greek Island and challenges, and how resi- arts classes to the students month at St. Peter’s Episcopal from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Thursday ning Jan. 11. The classes will and runs her own inn. She is dents can help contribute to of Nassau County. For more Church at the corner of Atlantic classes are $15 per person. take place from 9:30 a.m. to preparing for her daughter’s the long-term sustainability of information, visit artsalivenas- Avenue and North Eighth Workshop dates for the month noon in the Community Room wedding with a little help from this natural asset and other sau.org or call 310-9243. Street in Fernandina Beach. are Jan. 9, 16, 23, and 30. at the Fernandina Beach two of her old friends when local conservation lands. For The Club’s mission is to help Ballroom On Amelia is located Branch Library, 25 N. Fourth three unexpected visitors more information about Wild Written and performed expand the awareness of at 1897 Island Walkway at St. The cost of $40 per person arrive. Her daughter has invit- Amelia, visit wildamelia.org by Darryl Reuben Hall, various mental health condi- RAD Studios. No partner or or $65 per couple and includes ed three men from her mom’s and Wild Amelia on Facebook. Amelia Musical Playhouse’s tions.Club members will read reservation is required. For a one-year AIGS membership. past in hopes of finding her production of Dinner With and discuss books written by information, call 624-0886 or The cost for current members father. Hilarity ensues as the One six-week adult begin- Booker T. is an inside histori- authors who describe their visit ballroomonamelia.com is $15 per person. Registration show brings with it many famil- ning guitar class is being cal look into the life of one of experiences with mental ill- or the Ballroom On Amelia is required. To RSVP, contact iar songs by the band ABBA. offered by the Nassau County America’s greatest orators ness and their efforts to cope. Facebook page. Judy Frey at 635-5329 or Show times are 7:30 p.m. Jan. Adult Education Department and leader of the Negro race, Some of the books that will [email protected]. 9-11, 16-18, and 23-25 and on Wednesday evenings from Mr. Booker T. Washington, be read include:Darkness The Amelia Island 5 p.m. Jan. 12 and 26 with a Jan. 15 to Feb. 19. The class and is based on his rise from Visible: A Memoir of Madness Museum of History’s next To discover just how 2:30 p.m. matinee Jan. 19. will be held from 5-6 p.m. and slavery to student, educator, by William Styron; An For tickets, call 277-3455 or will be held in Fernandina and national and worldwide Unquiet Mind: A Memoir visit ameliamusicalplayhouse. Beach at the Nassau County leader. Washington was cata- of Moods and Madness by com. AMP is located at 1955 School District administra- pulted to national acclaim fol- Kay Redfield Jamieson; Island Walkway in Fernandina tion building, located at 1201 lowing his 1895 speech at the Plural: My Life as a Multiple Beach. Atlantic Ave. The class limit Cotton States and International by Cameron West; Cracked is six students. The cost for Exposition in Atlanta. This But Not Broken: Surviving UF/IFAS Nassau Exten- the class is $80 for instruction 70-minute work is comprised and Thriving After a Suicide sion Director Rebecca Jordi and materials. Call Michelle at of original rhetoric, research, Attempt by Kevin Hines; and will conduct an Adopt-A- (650) 823-1767 to register or song, dance, speeches, his- Animals in Translation by Tree adult educational work- for information. torical dialogue, and visual Temple Granden. Members shop on Saturday, Jan. 11, presentations. Hall takes the are responsible for obtaining from 9 to 11 a.m. at the office Erin Thursby, author audience on a journey into the their own copy of each reading located at 86026 Pages Diary of Florida Oranges: A life of Booker T. Washington selection. If you are interested Road in Yulee. Residents will Colorful History, will be the by portraying the many friends in attending, contact Cathy earn their trees by learning speaker at the Amelia Island and enemies that kept him DeCou at [email protected]. about proper location, soil, Museum of History’s 3rd on strong in the fight for equality, species, sun/shade and more. 3rd Program at 6 p.m. Friday, from a United States officer “Introduction to Wheel- Those who complete the Jan. 17. Thursby will explore and general to a coal miner Throwing” pottery classes workshop will be offered up the history of the Sunshine and Mrs. Ruffner – 14 charac- are held every Saturday morn- to two free 3-5 gallon native State’s most famous crop. The ters in all. Due to the show’s ing from 9:30 a.m. to noon trees to plant on their prop- first orange groves, planted historical nature, some may at Clay Times Art Center, erty in Nassau County. Keep in St. Augustine in the 1500s find some of the language located at 112 S. Third St. in Nassau Beautiful and Liberty by Ponce de León, were offensive as narrative follows downtown Fernandina Beach. Landscape Supply are spon- a precursor to what would southern newspaper head- The class is for ages 5 to 105 sors. Registration is required become an integral part of lines as well as comments and no experience is neces- and can be completed online Florida’s identity. Orange made by senators and other sary. Cost is $45. Register in at http://bit.ly/370mvvE. groves slowly spread across politicians of the time. Show advance by calling 624-5824 Childcare will not be provided. the state, inspiring horticultural times are 10 a.m. Friday, or at claytimesartcenter.com. For more information, contact and manufacturing ingenuity. Feb. 21, and 8 p.m. Saturday, [email protected] Signed copies of her new book Feb. 22. Tickets are $20 for Lions Club bingo, every or 261-0165. will be available. Attendance adults, $15 for seniors, and Thursday and Sunday, Yulee is free for museum members $10 for students and can be Lions Club Bingo Hall. Doors Island Art Association with a suggested donation of purchased by going to http:// open at 4 p.m., warm-ups will hold its annual “Y’Art $5 for non-members. Seating bit.ly/39hFoMC, calling 277- at 5:15 p.m. Early birds play Sale” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. is first-come, first-served and 3455, or visiting the AMP box at 5:45 p.m. with the regular Saturday, Jan. 11, at 18 N. is wheelchair accessible. For office at 1955 Island Walkway program at 6:30 p.m. Minimum Second St. in Fernandina more information, contact in Fernandina Beach between purchase $15. Information, Beach. Artists are cleaning out Joshua at 261-7378, ext. 102, 9 a.m. and noon or 5-8:30 p.m. 708-2591. Fill in the squares so supplies and inventory, and or joshua@AmeliaMuseum. Monday through Thursday. you might find a treasure to org. The Museum is at 233 S. Amelia Community that each row, column begin the new year. For more Third St. in Fernandina Beach. ONGOING Theatre is a volunteer-based and 3-by-3 box information, visit islandart.org. nonprofit looking for new contain the numbers Award-winning humor- The Nassau Community volunteers. Whether you’re Amelia Community ist Jeanne Robertson will Band practices Thursdays completely new to theater or 1 through 9. Solution Theatre will hold auditions join forces with Arts Alive from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the have tons of experience, there will appear in the for The Book of Will at 2 Nassau in January for an Yulee Middle School band is a place for you. Visit amelia- p.m. Jan. 11 at 207 Cedar St. evening of comedy that will room, and musicians of all communitytheatre.org/volun- Wednesday in Fernandina Beach. Eleven benefit the organization’s ages are welcome to join. The teer, email abennett@amelia- B-section. men and six women are need- mission of bringing the arts band performs throughout the communitytheatre.org or call ed for this dramatic comedy by to the children of Nassau community several times per 261-7442 for information. The Wednesday, January 1 Lauren Gunderson, with most County. Robertson will appear year and is under the direc- theater is at 207 Cedar St. in Solution actors playing multiple char- at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. tion of Dr. Marc Dickman, a Fernandina Beach.

NL Friday 01.03.20.indd 13 1/2/20 3:51 PM Friday, January 3, 2020 News-Leader 3B

FATHER-DAUGHTER BALL

SUBMITTED On Friday, Feb. 7, Faith Christian Academy will host its 20th annual Father-Daughter Ball at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Open to the community, the ball is an event for fathers and daughters of all ages and will be held 7-10 p.m. with photos beginning at 6 p.m. The evening will include professional photography, a three-course dinner, live music and dancing. Semi-formal attire and dance shoes are suggested. A ticket for a father and one daughter costs $175, and tickets for additional daughters can be purchased for $70 each. Each daugh- ter will receive a gift bag and Memory Book. To purchase tickets, go online to http://bit.ly/2th3XdY or visit the FCA office at 96282 Brady Point Road in Fernandina Beach. For more information, call 321-2137.

Teen Court will be in session Jan. 14 The next session of Nassau allows actual youthful offenders that have been deferred from County Teen Court will be held who plead guilty to a misdemean- Juvenile Court. Tuesday, Jan. 14. Court will begin or crime to have their cases heard Volunteers ages 11-18 will at 6 p.m. but students seeking to by a jury of their peers. Teen gain hands-on experience with be jury members should arrive at volunteers also serve as pros- the legal process and become 5:30 p.m. to sign in. Teen Court ecuting and defense attorneys, familiar with the court system as takes place in an actual court- bailiffs, court clerks, and jurors. they learn about various career room at the Robert M. Foster A volunteer attorney presides as opportunities. Participants will Justice Center, located at 76347 the judge and is the only adult also earn three hours of commu- Veterans Way in Yulee. directly involved in the court pro- nity service. Teen Court is a program in ceedings. For more information or if which teen volunteers have Cases are referred to Teen your teen would like to partici- the opportunity to participate Court by law enforcement pate, contact Nancy Beasley at in a courtroom experience run through juvenile civil citations for 548-4611 or nbeasley@nassau- by teens for teens. Teen Court first-time misdemeanor crimes countyfl.com. SUBMITTED Pictured from left are, front row, Katie Wehrung, Isabella McRae, Aidan White, Victor Jaskulski, Ethan Solomon, Ethan Powers, Tyler Brooks, Logan Baker, Hailey Strauder, and Zoey Gotschall; middle row, Maddy Zebrasky, Quinn Ortiz, Ella Vacirca, and Kaylee Torres; and back row, Kennedy Coplon, Sydney Saegert, Ellie Allen, Lily Crews, UKULELE FOR STUDENTS Addy Hay, Gabriel Bullington, Evan Hallack, Zane Musto, Nick Cribbs, Lindsay Bittner, Michelle Swilley, Isabel Crane, and Evie Gallo. FCA annual Winter Concert held at River of Praise FRANK VACIRCA divided into three parts of musi- cious children. Worship music, Special to the News-Leader cal presentations. The primary especially during the Christmas grades started off our evening season, provides us a beautiful The annual Winter Concert and were followed by our mid- orchestration of young voices at Faith Christian Academy is dle school students. The FCA reflecting our anticipation always a showcase of songs and Upper School Chorus sang of the birth of our Lord and joyful praise performed during three selections, one of which Savior. We are thankful to our SUBMITTED the season of Advent. incorporated special effects. The FCA parents, grandparents, and Youth ages 9-18 are invited to join Seaside Strummers, a free and fun ukulele jam that Mrs. Jennifer Brooks, our finale, presented by the primary friends who attended this sea- meets from 3 to 4 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of every month at Story & Song Bookstore highly esteemed chorus direc- grades, middle school and the sonal event. Bistro. Those who attend the jam should plan to come with ukulele in tune and with tor, once again this year coordi- Upper School Chorus captured Frank Vacirca is a member knowledge of basic chords and strum patterns. For beginners who own a ukulele but don’t nated an evening of songs that in musical lyrics and rhythm of the Faith Christian Academy know how to play it, there is a free lesson from 4 to 4:30 p.m. For further information, illuminated our hearts with love. “the reason for the season” – School Board. contact Robyn Nemes at [email protected]. We appreciate Jennifer’s cre- the birth of the Christ Child! ativity, patience, and hard work. We, as administrators and With special thanks to River of faculty, are firmly planted in our Praise Church, the event came faith and respect the trust that together beautifully. our parents and grandparents This year, the concert was place in us to grow their pre- Realtor Directory Have property for sale? Call us! 904-261-3696

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NL Friday 01.03.20.indd 14 1/2/20 2:44 PM 4B Friday, January 3, 2020 News-Leader Religion Making a very different kind of resolution and still afraid. Take Julian Barnes, for So, of course our friends have ques- depicted in Revelation 22:1. With his What if we decided this year to live as if example, a respected British novelist tions about a virgin giving birth to a son expansive imagination, the artist trans- who recently wrote, “I don’t believe who’s both man and God. They wonder ports viewers above, beyond, and well every strange thing the Bible says is true? in God, but I miss him.” And Ben how it’s possible that Jesus commands past the boundaries of the “frame” we n a culture that prides itself on notion that there’s Gibbard, leader of the pop supergroup the natural world and possesses power now know, forcing us to wonder what being rational, objective, scientific, something more and The Postal Service, who bemoaned over death and dying. In what reality more there is, and what’s really real. and religion-free, what reaction something that might in the song “Clark Gable” in 2003, “I are such things plausible? In a disenchanted age, that may be Imight we expect if we doubled- make sense of their want so badly to believe that there is Which brings us to the challenge of the church’s first task. Which means down on the fact that we believe a yearning. truth and love is real. And I want life our era. Because we live in a secular we need more than a Christianized virgin gave birth to a son who was fully Some 60 years in every word to the extent that it’s age, we also live in a “disenchanted TED talk, more than smart lectures, man and fully God? In our science-is- ago, Christian absurd.” world.” We lurch from one day to the and much – much more – than the everything age, what might happen if novelist Flannery What’s gnawing at these cul- next in a reality where “the cosmos has humdrum limits of the secular imagi- we insisted that Jesus literally walked O’Connor gave tural spokesmen? And how should the been flattened,” Smith says; a world in nation. “Our calling in a secular age,” on water, commanded the wind and some thought to church respond? which we’re confined by what Charles Smith argues, “might be less a matter

waves to behave, healed the sick, PRACTICAL this. Explaining A good place to start, says theo- Taylor calls the “immanent frame.” In of securing our status and more a and fed thousands with just two fish THEOLOGY the peculiarity of logian James K. A. Smith is to under- other words, we feel boxed in. We’ve matter of bearing witness to what’s and fives loaves of bread? How would southern fiction, stand that secularism isn’t the same as trapped ourselves in a space that feels missing, especially to those who feel our secular neighbors respond if we O’Connor said that, unbelief. A secular age is where beliefs cramped. We’ve detached creation the claustrophobia of a world (that’s pressed the point that Jesus was raised Richard “In the South the are contested, Smith says; it’s where from its Creator, and thereby emptied been drained of mystery, wonder, and from the dead and rules the cosmos, Doster general conception of people ask what’s plausible and what’s it of mystery, wonder and awe. awe).” That might begin by living as if right now, from the right hand of God man is still … theo- not; what’s possible and what isn’t? Last week I got a better, more every enchanting tale the Bible tells the Father? logical. And while the South is hardly Our beliefs, then, regardless of how personal feel for this. We went to is true. We might be surprised. Plenty of Christ-centered, it is most certainly sensible they seem to us, aren’t self- an exhibit at the Cummer Museum Richard Doster lives in Fernandina evidence suggests that beneath the Christ-haunted. … The Southerner, evident to others. What’s more, says in Jacksonville – “Louis Comfort Beach with his wife Sally. He’s the rational veneer there’s a longing for who isn’t convinced of it,” she said, theologian Charles Taylor, in this secu- Tiffany: Treasures from the Driehaus editor of byFaith, the magazine of the a fullness that cold calculation can’t “is very much afraid that he may have lar age beliefs are fragile. We’re forever Collection.” Tiffany’s work is mag- Presbyterian Church in America, and explain. Our neighbors – especially been formed in the image and likeness tugged by rival stories about who we nificent, but I was especially drawn attends Grace Community Church in those who hold fast to aggressive, of God.” are and why we exist, which means we to a window called “River of Life” Yulee. Reach him at ddoster@icloud. dogmatic secularism – can’t shake the The truth is, we’re still haunted live in a state of non-stop tension. – Tiffany’s conception of the scene com.

RELIGION NOTES Hope House worship The tradition of the Epiphany Start out the New Year right by worshipping the great God who gives us life! Join us at noon Tuesday, Jan. 7, as we resume our The arrival of the New Year resent the hiding of Jesus from study of 1 Peter 4 and discussion of how to live in the last days. beckons an important religious King Herod’s troops. Herod For more information, call 321-0435 or stop by the Salvation Army celebration that extends the ordered his soldiers to seek Hope House, located at 410 S. Ninth St. in Fernandina Beach. magic of the Christmas season out and murder all male infants because Christmas and New born in Bethlehem in retalia- Bridging the Gap Year’s Eve are for many merely tion of the prophecy that a mes- Historic Macedonia A.M.E. Church’s Intercessory Ministries a prelude to the real celebra- siah would come and become will present the fifth annual Bridging the Gap community service tion to come on the Feast of the new King of Jerusalem. at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. The Rev. Dr. Mark Charles, pastor of the Epiphany or Three Kings The person who finds the Memorial United Methodist Church in Fernandina Beach, will Day, also known as or Día de figure is awarded the honor of be the guest speaker with music provided by Sir Dawson of St. los Très Reyes in the Hispanic baking or providing the cake Marys, Ga. A casual social with food will follow. Macedonia Pastor community. for the following year and host- Anthony Daniel invites new and old faces to join us again this year The Epiphany occurs 12 ing the Epiphany celebration. to continue working toward unity in the community. Macedonia days after Christmas, which Alternatively, in some cultures A.M.E. Church is located at the corner of Beech and South Ninth falls on Jan. 6 (or Jan. 19 for the person who ends up with streets. some Orthodox churches that FILE PHOTO the doll is expected to throw a celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7). The Epiphany celebrates the Three Kings, also known as party on Diá de la Candelaria Parents of Prodigals Support Group The Epiphany celebrates the the Three Wise Men, who visited Jesus shortly after his (Candlemas Day), which occurs This group meets 7-8:30 p.m. the third Thursday of every Three Kings, also known as the birth and brought him gifts. each year on Feb. 2. month at Celebration Church, located at 416 Alachua St. in Three Wise Men, who visited • Lighting candles: Fernandina Beach. The next meeting will be Jan. 16. The group Jesus shortly after his birth and Individuals are urged to keep offers biblical and secular support to the hurting parents of prodi- brought him gifts. Who were the Three Kings? candles lit on the Epiphany. gal children in order to give them hope and a future. For more Many traditions are included This is to symbolize how Jesus’ information, call (770) 598-0470. in Epiphany celebrations. Very little is known about the kings, or magi, that visited presence on Earth was compa- According to the Center Jesus after his birth. In fact, these kings are mentioned only rable to light entering a dark- College-age Bible study for Christian Ethics at Baylor once in the Gospel of Matthew and are never named. ened world. Amelia Baptist Church hosts the Bible Study for College Age University, three historical The story says they hail from the “east” and are guided Unlike in the United States, group at 7 p.m. each Sunday. For information and directions, call traditions of the Epiphany also to the manger by a mysterious light in the sky. They begin a where gifts are typically given Adam Page at 261-9527. include baking a “Kings’ Cake,” journey to bring gold, frankincense and myrrh to the newborn on Christmas Day, much of the marking a door lintel with the king. Unbeknownst to many, the popular song “The 12 Days Latin community exchanges Lutheran services Magi’s blessing, and participat- of Christmas” actually marks the 12 days following Christmas, gifts on the eve of Jan. 6 to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is the only Lutheran Church ing in worship with lighted ending on the Feast of the Epiphany, and not the 12 days pre- commemorate the gifts of gold, in Nassau County and offers two different but complete Sunday candles. ceding Christmas Day. frankincense, and myrrh that worship services: • Chalking doors: While the Bible does not indicate how many kings visited the Three Wise Men presented • 9 a.m. – Traditional liturgical service with choir except on Celebrants of the Epiphany Jesus on the Epiphany, based on the number of gifts offered, to Jesus upon their arrival at fifth Sunday of the month when there is one combined service at can mark their own doors, also historians believe there were three. Historians and theologians the manger. 10 a.m. only. called “chalking the doors.” believe these kings were Babylonians, Persians or Jews from Puerto Rican children have • 10 a.m. – Children’s Sunday school. This tradition is a centuries- Yemen. been known to gather grass • 10:45 a.m. – Casual service. Come as you are in flip-flops and old practice that serves as In the western Christian church, the kings go by the names or straw in shoeboxes for the shorts if you desire. Children are invited to play percussion as we a request of Christ to bless of Melchior, a Persian scholar, Caspar, an Indian scholar, and kings’ horses or camels. Some leave for the day. the homes marked so that all Balthazar, an Arabian scholar. families display carvings and The church is at 2600 Atlantic Ave. For more information, visit those who dwell inside remain The kings also were said to have distinct physical charac- artwork of the three magi atop poplcweb.org, find the church on Facebook, or call 261-6306. blessed throughout the year. teristics. Caspar, who brought the gift of gold, was the oldest camels. The marking includes the first and sported a long, white beard, and middle-aged Melchior In some countries, many TP, PBJ, & toothbrushes! digits of the year, followed brought the gift of frankincense, while Balthazar, who brought celebrations of Three Kings The three essential items always needed at the Salvation Army by the initials of the Magi – myrrh, is believed to have been a dark-skinned young man Day also include parades and Hope House to put in our Emergency Food Bags are peanut but- Caspar, Malchior, and Balthazar around the age of 20. festivals. Family gatherings and ter, jelly, and yes, toilet paper! So this week, we again ask for — followed by the last digits of parties that would rival other these three items, along with toothbrushes to start the New Year the year. For 2020, the marking special holidays are common off right. We can also use boxed meals, breakfast items, canned should read “20 + C + M + B translates to “May Christ bless ring-shaped roll. In France, as well. A special meal consist- fruit, macaroni and cheese, ramen noodles, rice, laundry detergent + 20.” Others believe the let- the house.” it is a flat almond cake with a ing of corn tamales and hot and feminine products. Thank you for bringing your donations to ters represent the abbreviation • King cakes: This tradi- toy crown cooked inside. In chocolate may be served, while 410 S. Ninth St. in Fernandina Beach between 10 a.m. and noon or of the Latin phrase “Christus tion varies by region. In Spain, Mexico, bakers put a figure of others may enjoy black beans, 1 and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. mansionem benedicat,” which local bakers make a special baby Jesus inside a cake to rep- picadillo and yucca. at the place of Worship this week your choice...

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NL Friday 01.03.20.indd 15 1/2/20 2:43 PM Friday, January 3, 2020/News-Leader 5B Community Boys & Girls Clubs ‘SANTA PAWS’ AT LIFE CENTER recognize members

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Blake Rothermel, left, is the Youth of the Month for November at the Roberts Learning & Achievement Center. Mason Caknupp, right, is the Youth of the Month for November at the Miller Freedom Center. SUBMITTED thanks in part to his membership at the Boys & Nassau County Council on Aging’s Soft Touch Pet Therapy program volunteers recently November Girls Clubs of Nassau,” the release says. celebrated “Santa Paws” at the Fernandina Beach Life Center. Created by local resident • Blake Rothermel has been an outstand- • Mason Caknupp is a longtime, well- and News-Leader columnist Dickie Anderson, seated on bench with hat, the “soft touch” ing and active member at the Roberts Learning known member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of program is a mainstay of NCCOA’s Adult Day HealthCare – also known as “The Club” – & Achievement Center for a year and other Nassau County’s Miller Freedom Center. A for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Program pets and their members, staff, and volunteers all love his posi- great help to staff and volunteers alike, this owners are trained before being deemed suitable for visits to ADHC and other senior- tive attitude. “The staff are nice and creative second-grade student loves to ask how he can focused facilities in Nassau County. Numerous studies have documented mental, emo- with the activities that I have participated assist with different tasks at the Club, and he tional, and physical benefits of pet therapy. Club members enjoy the soothing presence of in. … I look forward to coming to the Club knows it all because he has done it all. Caknupp a pet therapy dog as well as participating in an occasional scratch behind the ears. after school,” Rothermel said in the release. is calm, well spoken, and well mannered, mak- Although sports may be the first choice for ing him very popular among his peers. His sis- this athletic and energetic young man, he also ter often joins him at the Club. enjoys putting his geometry to work when play- Caknupp says he loves playing games and ing billiards in the games room. hanging out, but he especially enjoys spend- During the first few weeks of membership ing time running around outside or in the gym. Keep your resolution to eat at the Club, Rothermel relied on close friends When he’s not playing baseball or football, this from Emma Love Hardee Elementary School to sports fan can be found learning something help him acclimate. Relying on friends for sup- new in one of the program areas at the Club. port is nothing new to Rothermel, who is also Caknupp excels at both math and writing and healthier by visiting market on the Pirates eight-and-under football team. has dreams of being a professional football This straight-A student says he would love to player when he grows up. “Everyone at Boys JUDIE MACKIE play in the NFL someday. “No matter what, his & Girls Clubs of Nassau is proud of Mason and For the News-Leader future is bright and we are sure to hear about look forward to all that he has to offer in the the great accomplishments of Blake Rothermel coming years,” the release states. New Year resolutions for healthier eating can be enforced when you shop at the Fernandina Beach Market Place farmers market. Located on North Seventh Street in historic Fernandina Beach between Centre and Alachua streets, this outdoor market is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. This true farmers market offers plen- ty of seasonal produce and clean foods like freshly baked breads made without preservatives, grass-fed beef raised without antibiotics or hormones, and produce grown right here in Nassau County and Northeast Cameron Miller, left, is the Youth of the Month for December at the Roberts Learning Florida. You will find enough from Georgia and they have vides non-credit courses and & Achievement Center. Alexa Arline, right, is the Youth of the Month for December at goodies to complete a smorgas- cabbage, potatoes, greens, and other educational opportunities the Miller Freedom Center. bord at the Market Place. black-eyed peas. Bacon’s Select designed to enrich the lives I Love Pierogis has added Produce grows their produce in of adults in our community. December in order to fit all the things he loves into one kielbasa to their line up of climate-controlled greenhouses Classes and programs offered career. delicious Polish foods, and and their specialty is hydropon- by Amelia Lifelong Learning • Cameron Miller has been “an out- • As a new member at the Miller Freedom JD Beef offers some of the ic lettuce. Butterhead lettuce, are open to everyone with standing member” of the Roberts Learning & Center, Alexa Arline has already made a last- finest meats you’ve ever tasted. sold with the roots still intact, no requirements in regard to Achievement Center who brings a consistent ing impact at the Club. While soft-spoken, she is Upstream Seafood brings creates a longer shelf life and previous level of formal educa- positive vibe to the atmosphere at the Club “vastly intelligent,” loves science and reading, wild-caught Alaskan salmon and this lettuce stays fresh for up tion. Amelia Lifelong Learning every day. With smiles and fun ideas, Miller is and is “an absolute joy to be around.” Arline has scallops that can’t be beat, and to two weeks. They also bring affords an opportunity to rekin- always available to volunteer for any program proven repeatedly that she is more than willing they have an amazing salmon kale and seedless European dle former interests and pursue area. He says that some of his favorite activities to help if a staff member requires assistance and dip that is sure to please any cucumbers. new ones in a relaxed and con- at the Club include learning Spanish as a second can be counted on to do a great job every time. crowd. Lady Bug Gourmet has been genial atmosphere without tests language with Ms. DeCarroll and doing the fun Her sincerity and generosity are two of her best However, this time of the out during the holidays, but she or grades. For more informa- experiments and games in the Learning Zone qualities. year, the fresh produce is the will be back with her jams and tion, stop by their booth. each week. When Arline is at home, she enjoys play- star of the show. Cabbage jellies. They also have a booth The Fernandina Beach When Miller isn’t spending time at the Club ing with her energetic cat and dog or watching Creek Farms is located in – Kluckers – that is full of fresh Market Place farmers market after school, he enjoys playing tennis and soc- movies with her mom, dad, and older sister. At Nassau County and they bring yard eggs. Honey returns to the is open every Saturday of the cer. He attends Southside Elementary, where the Club, Alexa loves the gym and the Game fresh mustard greens, kale, market this Saturday, as well year, except during the Isle of he’s consistently on the AB Honor Roll, and Room. She knows she can count on the staff bok choy, and other winter as Jay’s Marketplace and their Eight Flags Shrimp Festival – his favorite subject is science. “The most inter- members to keep her time jam packed with vegetables. Kings Kountry chopped olive salad, Square A always held the first weekend esting thing I’ve ever encountered in science activities she loves. Arline is consistently well Produce is located further south Farms with their butter, milk, in May – and you are always class was learning about the poppy flower,” behaved and her natural leadership abilities set and offers a different variety ghee and more, and Bunna Café welcome to bring your well- said Miller. He has a thirst for knowledge and a prime example for all of our members, accord- of seasonal goodies since they and their fresh Ethiopian coffee. behaved, leashed pets. always wants to find the answer to a question. ing to Club staff, who say, “We can’t wait to see still have squash, zuchinni, This week, our Booth with For the most recent infor- No wonder Cameron wants to be a combina- her achieve her career goal of becoming either a broccoli, cauliflower, and a few a Cause welcomes Amelia mation, find the Market Place tion actor, scientist, and construction worker cardiologist or neurosurgeon!” berries. Boatright Farms is Lifelong Learning, which pro- on Facebook. Welcome to God’s House

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