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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 / 20 PAGES, 2 SECTIONS • fbnewsleader.com Teacher asks board to fight for raises JULIA ROBERTS er raises. He said current offers by the rate in order to bring more money to the decisions.” News-Leader Nassau County School District include district. In light of the financial hard- Glackin suggested the school dis- What do you think? a $5,000 increase for new teachers, but ships brought about by the coronavirus trict “propose a pay scale that makes The Nassau County School Board only $600 for more experienced teach- pandemic, though, board members did sense” even though, he said, the Florida What do you think about heard from a member of the Nassau ers. Glackin noted a “mass exodus of not pursue the matter. Glackin referred Department of Education would reject it. teacher pay in Nassau Teachers’ Association, the union that non-retiring teachers we have been see- to the referendum when he addressed “When they do (reject a pay scale County and Florida? Email represents teachers in Nassau schools, ing recently” and said current contract the board. offer), fight for us. Remind them that who asked the board to support teachers talks are not addressing the issue. “We are currently voting, and (we) you were elected to run Nassau County Letters to the Editor to in current contact negotiations. Last year, the school board con- could be voting on a small tax increase schools and not (the state),” Glackin [email protected]. At the school board’s regular meet- sidered putting a referendum on the to help alleviate some of our budget wor- said. “As teachers, we fight for our stu- Writers must include a name, ing Thursday, Jim Glackin, a teacher November 2020 ballot that would have ries, but you took that off the table,” dents every day. We’re just asking you address and daytime phone at Fernandina Beach High School, allowed voters to approve, or disap- Glackin said. “Teachers and students number. addressed board members about teach- prove, an increase in the ad valorem tax are the ones bearing the brunt of those RAISES Continued on 5A ARCHES AWAY CARES Act dollars flow to businesses GARY D. MORGAN For the News-Leader

Nassau County officials say disbursement of CARES Act funding has gone well thus far during an Oct. 21 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. Nassau County Manager Taco Pope said the county has made great progress during the past six months, calling it a “journey and a challenge.” “Over the last 30 days additional guidance came out,” he said. “We worked with our team from the (Government Services Group). We created a strategy that we think accomplishes all of our initial goals, which was to aggressively but prudently

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SCOTT J. BRYAN/NEWS-LEADER The Port of Fernandina’s most notable guest, a giant 25-story-tall catamaran called the VB-10,000, ventures on its way Monday to Brunswick, Ga., after being docked in Nassau County for nearly four months. The crane, designed by a company called Versabar to retrieve toppled oil rigs, is heading to Georgia to help lift sections of a 653-foot ship that tipped over in September 2019 in St. Simon Sound. The cargo ship, the Golden Ray, had 4,200 vehicles and 24 crewmen, all of whom survived. GARY D. MORGAN/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER Government Services Group’s David Jahosky speaks to the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners about News-Leader appoints new editor to CARES Act funding. lead historic community newspaper Commissioners News-Leader of our newsroom,” News- Carolina and Florida for investigative reporting, Leader Publisher Foy Maloy enterprise reporting, feature writing, column seek review of An award-winning journalist with 20 years of said. “He brings with him writing, editorial writing, headline writing and newspaper experience has been appointed editor over 20 years of community page design. In the most recent Florida contest, of the News-Leader. newspaper experience and Bryan’s work earned first-place honors for edito- drainage rules Scott J. Bryan, 38, started at the News-Leader fully understands our mis- rial page, editorial writing, column writing and the on Monday. He replaces Peg Davis, who recently sion and our dedication to prestigious Jon A. Roosenraad Award for First retired. the community.” Amendment Defense. Relief couldn’t come soon “I’m incredibly excited to join such a vital and Prior to working in “I believe a good community newspaper should essential institution in Nassau County,” Bryan Quincy, Bryan was editor of reflect and be honest with the area it serves,” enough for one homeowner said. “This community has a rich history, and I’m Bryan the Palatka Daily News and Bryan said. “In today’s crowded and hectic media GARY D. MORGAN honored to continue chronicling it through the Hickory (N.C.) Daily Record. climate, our job is to cut through the noise and For the News-Leader area’s most reliable and trusted news source at He also served as sports edi- accurately report the news, so our readers can the News-Leader.” tor and associate editor of the Index-Journal in have a better understanding about their commu- At a special meeting of the Nassau County Bryan comes to Amelia Island after serving as Greenwood, S.C., and has worked for other news- nity. Board of County Commissioners held earlier this editor of The Gadsden County Times in Quincy. While papers in Aiken, S.C., Goose Creek, S.C., Bristol, “Integral in that process is also having a robust month, Commissioner Pat Edwards spoke about at The Times, Bryan won a newspaper-record 11 Va., and Rockingham, N.C. Bryan grew up outside editorial page. We want our editorial page to con- his concern for the way the county reviews and Florida Press Association awards in 2020 and grew of Charleston, S.C. tinue being the place where well-intentioned ideas handles drainage. Edwards said he’s had ongo- the newspaper’s paid subscriber base by 25 per- In 2015, Bryan was named one of the “Top 25 and opinions can be shared.” ing conversations with County Engineer Robert cent. Under 35” professionals by Editor and Publisher, Bryan can be reached at sjbryan@fbnews- Companion, County Attorney Michael Mullin, “I am excited to have Scott join the News- a national newspaper industry magazine. He leader.com, facebook.com/FBNLScottJBryan or Leader team and oversee the daily operations has won state awards in North Carolina, South 904-261-3696, ext. 211. DRAINAGE Continued on 5A

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ler during the Korean War, she returned to Decatur and wisdom were contagious and including a pet pig, lizard, cats and and worked for Bell Telephone Company as a line’s always had a way of making those dogs. Jacob was a Seminoles fan. He OBITUARIES developer. After Bobby completed his tour of duty, who knew and loved him feel wel- had a beautiful spirit and old soul. they relocated to Biggs AFB in El Paso, Texas, comed and appreciated. He was an He was predeceased by his where he finished his service. avid college football fan and lover of maternal grandmother, Peggie Nicholas Stephen Becker In 1954, they purchased their first home on North the Georgia Bulldogs. Campton. Nicholas Stephen Becker, 25, of St. Petersburg, Hills Drive in Decatur, Ga., and then relocated to Jimmy had a tenured and well- He leaves behind his parents, Fla., passed away at his home Monday, October 19, Dunwoody, Ga., in 1963. Barbara played A-level respected career as a sales and mar- Crystal and Richard Goodin Jr. of 2020. ALTA tennis at Dunwoody Country Club for many keting professional in the hospitality industry, where Yulee, Fla.; his father, Manuel Millete of Jacksonville; Nicholas was the son of Barbi Hilton Becker and years and also was their “volunteer” tennis pro for he inspired and motivated countless individuals. In his sisters, Gabriella Goodin of Eugene, Ore., Chloe Douglas S. Becker. He was born two years. She later learned to enjoy the game of 2018, Jimmy was recognized as the Sales Leader Goodin of Fernandina Beach, Fla., Alexis Taylor of in St. Petersburg but was raised golf alongside her husband and friends. Barbara and of the Year by his former employer, McKibbon Virginia Beach, Va., Helena Goodin of Fernandina in Fernandina Beach. He was edu- Bobby had many hobbies and interests including Hospitality. Beach, and Breanna Millete of Jacksonville; pater- cated in the schools of Fernandina family camping trips with their two children, Diane Jimmy is survived by his sons Jake, Mitchell, nal grandparents, Manuel and Joyce Millete Sr. of Beach and was a member of and Alan. They traveled to South Georgia, Florida, and Logan; his fiancée, Christine; brother, Dean; Jacksonville; maternal grandfather, John Campton Fernandina Beach High School’s Cherokee, N.C., Williamsburg, Va., and Bar Harbor, parents, James and Carol; and a host of extended of Butternut, Wisc.; paternal grandfather, Richard Class of 2013. Nicholas moved back Maine, in their Coleman camper. She also enjoyed family and friends. Goodin Sr. of Pahoa, Hawaii; and paternal grand- to St. Petersburg, where he worked gardening, cooking, bridge and dancing. She was a Memorial services were held Saturday, October mother, Connie Essary of Yulee. in the retail and customer service industry. proud member of the National Society, Daughters of 24, 2020, in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, October 30, He was a very bright young man with an irre- the American Revolution. She and Bobby were char- Funeral Directors. In lieu of flowers, memorial 2020, at Oceanway Assembly of God in Jacksonville. pressible spirit. Both loving and caring, Nicholas ter members of Saint Luke’s Presbyterian Church contributions may be made to the American Heart His family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the once got a “detention” while in middle school for in Dunwoody. Association in Jimmy Cooper’s memory. hour of the service at the church. “hugging too much.” He loved to sing karaoke and In January 1970, Bobby and Barbara purchased Please share your memories and condolences at To know Jacob was to love Jacob. dance. Nicholas also loved all things “tech.” At a vacation house on beautiful Lake Burton in North www.oxleyheard.com. Please share your memories and condolences at an early age, he enjoyed building computers from Georgia. This became their love and a highlight of Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors www.oxleyheard.com. scratch, assembling them from various parts and their life’s work. They spent many years there enjoy- Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors making them work. ing the spectacular lake and mountain views while Nicholas was predeceased by his maternal grand- “fixing up” and adding onto the house several times, Gayle Hornbuckle Graddy father, Stephen E. Hilton, in 2001. entertaining friends and family and just relaxing. Gayle Hornbuckle Graddy, 63, of Amelia Island, Ibrahim Mreich He leaves behind his mother and stepfather, In 2011, the house was destroyed during a Fla., passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Mr. Ibrahim Mreich, 78, of Fernandina Beach, Barbi Becker and Shane Batten of Fernandina Beach; spring tornado outbreak. The few remains of the Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fla. Fla., passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, at UF his father and stepmother, Douglas and Stacey house were shown on the front page of The Clayton She was born in Richmond, Va., to the late Albert Health North in Jacksonville, Fla. Becker of St. Petersburg; his siblings, Emilie Batten Tribune newspaper. Their family rebuilt in 2012 and Penn Hornbuckle and Lois Marie Clark. Gayle grew Mr. Mreich was born in of Fernandina Beach and Fletcher Becker of St. continues to enjoy all its beauty and assets today. up in Decatur, Ga., and graduated from Columbia Mishtayeh, Syria and was a son Petersburg; his maternal grandmother, Linda Hilton After 33 wonderful years in Dunwoody, Bobby and High School. of the late Mikhael and Miriam of St. Petersburg; his paternal grandparents, Paul and Barbara decided to make Amelia Island, Fla., their Gayle worked for 22 years as an Mreich. Nancy Becker of Bloomsbury, N.J.; his aunts, Susan retirement home and made the move in the sum- executive secretary for Vegco Inc., He was educated in Syria and Shelton of Fernandina Beach and Heather Becker of mer of 1996. They were active members of First a commodity brokerage firm. worked for several years as an engi- Bloomsbury; two uncles, David Hilton of Fernandina Presbyterian Church in Fernandina Beach and she In 1998, she married John neering assistant for a construction Beach and David Becker of Bloomsbury; and his lov- enjoyed her new DAR chapter and continued playing Buckman Graddy in Atlanta, and company. ing girlfriend, Miranda Linn. tennis and golf with the ladies’ groups. Barbara and after her retirement, they moved Having lived in Fernandina Beach for more than Nicholas’ life will be remembered and celebrated Bobby celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary to Amelia Island in 2003. 25 years, he continued to work. He worked for Publix with a one-hour viewing beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, in December 2001. Barbara enjoyed a wonderful 15 Gayle was an avid traveler and enjoyed walking on Amelia Island, Fla., as a customer service repre- October 30, 2020, to be immediately followed by years on Amelia Island before returning to Atlanta on the beach, swimming and playing Mahjong with sentative. He was affectionately known as the “Juice a service in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard in 2011 to be closer to her two children and their her friends twice a week. She was an excellent cook Man” when he worked there. Funeral Directors at 11 a.m. Flowers are welcome. families. Barbara spent several years at Chambrell and loved entertaining her friends and family. He leaves behind his wife, Maani Mreich of Please share your memories and condolences at Senior Retirement community and her final two and Gayle was preceded in death by her parents, Lois Fernandina Beach; his children, Poliana Azar and www.oxleyheard.com. a half years at Arbor Terrace-Crabapple Assisted and Curt Fricton. her husband, Michel, of Fernandina Beach, Michel Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Living Community. She leaves behind her husband of 22 years, John Mreich and his wife, Merna, of Yulee, Fla., Rolana She was a bright personality there who loved B. Graddy of Amelia Island; her brothers, Bruce Tome and her husband, Moteh, of Williamsburg, movie nights, exercise activities, wine and cheese Hornbuckle and his wife, Lorraine, of Fleming Island, Va., and Lubana Massis and her husband, Kamal, of Barbara Estelle Grandy Collins socials and the wonderful faces that greeted and Fla., Bill Hornbuckle and his wife, Jane, of Alpharetta, Tampa, Fla.; two sisters, Marta of Syria and Alece, Barbara Estelle Grandy Collins went to be with helped her each day. She was the proud winner Ga.; stepsons, Todd Graddy and his wife, Susan, of also of Syria; and two brothers, George of Syria and our Lord on October 7, 2020, after a period of declin- and then co-winner of the annual Masters putt-putt Cary, N.C. and Chad Graddy of Memphis, Tenn.; Jehad of Australia, as well as 10 grandchildren. ing health. She spent her final days and hours peace- championship held each spring to honor the famous and three grandchildren, Will, Sara and Jack Graddy. Funeral services for Mr. Mreich will be held at fully surrounded by loving caregivers and her family. golf tournament. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any dona- noon Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the Mother of Barbara Estelle Grandy was born February 27, She was preceded in death by her husband, tions be made to Community Hospice at 1901 Island God of Zonoro Syrian Orthodox Church, located at 1931, in Orlando, Fla. She was Bobby, in 2008. Walkway, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. 802 Mandalay Road in Jacksonville, with Fr. Kamal the only child of the late Sydney She is survived by her daughter, Diane Collins Due to COVID-19, a memorial service and cele- Rahil and Fr. Aboni Rami officiating. The family will Mauldin Grandy and Cynthia Louise Hishta (Kevin); son, Robert (Alan) Collins Jr. bration of Gayle’s life will be scheduled at a later date. receive friends for the hour prior to the service. He Barton, both from South Carolina. (Heather); grandchildren, Kelly Hishta Birkenhauer Please share your memories and condolences at will be laid to rest at Bosque Bello Cemetery follow- When she was a young child, they (Nick), Emily Hishta Cohen (Joel), Julia Collins www.oxleyheard.com. ing the service in Jacksonville. relocated to Decatur, Ga., where Holley (Karsan), and Henry Alan Collins; and Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Please share your memories and condolences at she spent the rest of her childhood great-grandchildren, Charlie, Bobby and Patrick www.oxleyheard.com. until leaving for college in 1949. Birkenhauer and Rose Cohen. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Barbara loved sports and often played as the star Memorial services will be held next spring on Barbara Jones pick on the boys neighborhood baseball teams. As Amelia Island, where she will rest next to her hus- Barbara Jones passed away peacefully on October a teenager, Barbara played tennis and badminton band. Donations may be made to the Amelia Island 21, 2020. She was well loved by family and many Arthur Wilson at the Atlanta Athletic Club (Eastlake), and she Museum of History, Lake Burton Civic Association, friends. She will be greatly missed but her legacy With deep sorrow we announce that Arthur “Art” represented the club in 1948 at the Junior National or any charity dear to your heart in her honor. will remain. Wilson, 86, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, Badminton tournament in Connecticut. Barbara Barbara Auld Jones was born December 24, in Jacksonville, Fla. graduated from Decatur Girls High School in 1949 1923, in Alliance, Ohio, to the late Thomas F. and Arthur was born August 14, 1934 in Jacksonville, and Brenau University in Gainesville, Ga., in 1952. James Cooper Jr. Margaret M. Auld. Barbara grew up in Alliance and Fla., to Frank and Hanna (Obadal) She held many positions while in college, including James “Jimmy” Cooper Jr., 57, passed away sud- stayed in Ohio to complete her educational career, Wilson. president of Pan-Hellenic Council, president of Alpha denly on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, in Orlando, graduating from Alliance High School in 1942, Art graduated from Yulee High Gamma Delta Fraternity, senior “Y” cabinet and Fla. Denison University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1945, School in 1954 and went on to serve senior class officer. A native of Jacksonville, Fla., Jimmy was born and Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing with a as an MP in the U.S. Army. He then In December 1951, Barbara wed Robert Alan February 11, 1963, to Carol and James Cooper Sr. master’s degree of nursing in 1947. returned to Yulee and earned his (Bobby) Collins of Atlanta while he was on a three- He attended the University of Georgia, where he In 1946, she married William Jewett and they master electrician’s license. Art day leave from Air Force training in Biloxi, Miss. played football, as well as Florida State University. proceeded to have four children. During her child was initiated into the IBEW, Local Bobby then returned to Keesler Air Force Base A beloved father, son, fiancé, brother, friend, and rearing days, she was an involved and supportive Union 177 and began his career working on projects while she completed her degree at Brenau. While coworker, Jimmy lived his life setting an example for mother. She excelled in many areas and activities. primarily in Fernandina Beach, Fla. and Jacksonville. Bobby was deployed to Japan as an air traffic control- so many. His positive and warm demeanor, integrity, She even found time to become an accomplished Art enjoyed golfing and traveling but his passion golfer highlighted by finishing runner-up in the was being a square dance caller and instructor, which Cleveland Women’s District Golf Tournament in he did for 35 years. He started a club called the Sweet B&B 1962. “Art” Squares and became president of the Northeast Monuments In 1968, Kent State University initiated a bacca- Florida Square & Round Dance Association. MEMORIALS Donna Byrd laureate nursing program in which Barbara was one Art was preceded in death by his parents; his • Monument Cleaning, Raising, of the first teachers hired and spent 10 years teach- brother, Fred Wilson; his sister, Helen Wilson 904-277-2742 ing. She met Dr. James C. Jones, a general surgeon Journigan; and his son, John Wilson. Engraving and Bronze Refinishing 904-261-8783 16 N. 13th St. • State Licensed at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, who had He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lucille served in the 8063rd M.A.S.H. unit in Korea. She Martin Wilson; his two daughters, Diane Oberstadt married the love of her life in 1978. They retired in (Bruce) and Renée Wilson; and his granddaughter, 1985 to Amelia Island, where they spent 30 won- Jennifer Lucille Oberstadt. Art is also survived by his

The food pantry needs derful years together. They lived life to the fullest, brothers, Howard (Mary Jane), Richard (Dolores), donations of non-perishable traveling the United States and the world, playing and Ronald (Gail), as well as several nieces and food items all year round. For more information, tennis and golf, socializing with a great number of nephews. Call: 261-7000 NLPSA friends and volunteering their time to many different Services will be held Thursday, October 29, 2020 1303 Jasmine St., Ste. 101 Fernandina Beach, FL beneficial causes. at Yulee Baptist Church, located at 85971 N. Harts After Jim’s death in December 2009, Barbara Road in Yulee, Fla. The family will receive friends continued playing golf, reactivated her bridge game, beginning at 10 a.m., with a church service at 11 attended exercise classes regularly, and continued a.m. A graveside service at Hughes Cemetery will her volunteer activities. She spent many years vol- immediately follow.There will be no home visita- City Scoop unteering in the Fernandina Beach, Fla., area for the tion following the service. The family requests all Baptist Medical Center Nassau, Barnabas Center, attendees wear a mask and practice social distancing. the American Cancer Society, and the Amelia Island Flowers are welcome, or in lieu of flowers, please Museum of History. She was very active with the consider making a donation to the American Cancer Effective January 1, 2021, the Amelia Plantation Chapel and was inspired by her Society or Community Hospice. City of Fernandina Beach will faith. Share your memories at www.oxleyheard.com. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Margaret Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors enhance enforcement of (Todd) Bender of Nashville, Tenn.; her sons, Geoffrey (Ann) Jewett of Novato, Calif., Mark (Connie) Jewett prohibited Wind Signs defined as of Atascadero, Calif., and Thomas (Marcie) Jewett of Patricia ”Patsy” Cooper Zipperer any device, including but not Sagamore Hills, Ohio; and her stepson, Jeffrey Jones Patricia ”Patsy” Cooper Zipperer, 70, of Valdosta, of Whitefish, Mont. She is survived by 12 grandchil- Ga., died Monday, October 19, 2020. limited to, one or more banners, dren, Kristin Locke, Katie (Rhett) Fordham, Lyz She was born on August 25, 1950, in Fernandina flags, pennants, ribbons, spinners, Bender, Scott Bender, Munro (Brad) Hixon, Michael Beach, Fla., to the late W.E. Cooper Jr. and Frances (Darcie) Jewett, Kevin (Elicia) Jewett, Katie Jewett, Holton Cooper. Growing up in Fernandina, she streamers or captive balloons, or Chris (Amanda) Jewett, Courtney (Andy) Jewett, graduated from Fernandina Beach High School in other pressure by wind not Max Jewett, and Nicole (Bob) Carey; and 12 great- 1968 and then went to Nassau Baptist College to grandchildren, Ben and McKenzie, Larkin, Maggie, earn a degree in teaching. She taught school in the specifically permitted or exempted and Kade, Flora and Oliver, Henry and Caroline, Nassau Christian schools for several years. At a fam- by the City of Fernandina Beach Griffin and Owen and Henry. ily gathering in the early 1980s, Patsy met Robert In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Zipperer and they were married in 1981. She soon Land Development Code (LDC). Barbara’s name to Amelia Plantation Chapel, Habitat went back to school to become a registered nurse. for Humanity, or the American Cancer Society. She worked as a nurse for 12 years before retiring We are looking forward to celebrating Barbara’s from Presbyterian Home. A native of Fernandina, A reminder that all temporary life with a commemorative service next summer on she developed a love for the beach that would last signs are limited to thirty days at a Amelia Island. her entire life. Patsy genuinely cared for and was interested in all those around her. She was a member time and must comply with the of Redland Baptist Church. temporary sign design standards Jacob Julius Millete Survivors include her husband, O. Robert Jacob Julius Millete, 23, of Jacksonville, Fla., Zipperer of Valdosta; a brother and sister-in-law, and limitations in the LDC. passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. John E. and Vicki Cooper of Hahira, Ga.; a sister-in- He was born in Jacksonville to Manuel Acasio law and brother-in-law, Freida and Johnny Rutland of Millete Jr. and Crystal Nicole Campton. Jacob gradu- Tifton, Ga.; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Sidney ated from Catapult Academy in Jacksonville and most and Kathy Zipperer of Moultrie, Ga.; two sisters-in- recently worked as a tax preparer. law, Susan Touchton and Tamara Moody; and several Website: fbnewsleader.com Jake was known as a free spirit who made friends nieces and nephews. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with everyone he met. Jake loved photography, The funeral for Mrs. Zipperer was held at 2 p.m. Monday through Friday nature, traveling to new places, and being outdoors Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Redland Baptist 1235 South 10th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 261-3696 Fax 261-3698 – camping, swimming, surfing and hiking. His com- Church. The Rev. Jay Watkins officiated. Burial fol- The News-Leader is published every Wednesday and Friday by The Fernandina MAIL passion for animals, children, and people of all walks lowed at Mt. Zion Cemetery. The family received Beach News-Leader, 1235 South 10th Street, P.O. Box 16766, Fernandina Beach, FL SUBSCRIPTION of life was well known by all. He was passionate in friends at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of 32034. Periodicals postage paid at Fernandina Beach, Fla. (USPS 189-900) ISSN# all things, such as spending time with family, clean- the service. 0163-4011. Reproductions of the contents of this publication in whole or in part without RATES written permission from the publisher are prohibited. In Nassau ing up the ocean, and making the world a better Flowers will be accepted or donations may be POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: News-Leader, P.O. Box 16766, Fernandina Beach, County: $44.99 place. Jake was a minimalist and cared more about made to Redland Baptist Church Building fund. FL 32035. The News-Leader may only be sold by persons or businesses authorized by the publisher relationships than materialist things. He was fitness Condolences may be conveyed to the family on the News-Leader Out of Nassau or circulation director. © Copyright 2020 The . No part of this publication may be repro- and nutrition driven. He cared deeply about animal obituary page of www.mclanecares.com. duced in any manner without specific written permission of the publisher. All rights reserved County: $74.99 cruelty and had a variety of pets throughout his life Carson McLane Funeral Home WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 NEWS 3A News-Leader MAB questions points in Oasis contract JULIA ROBERTS leading to a decision that the lines News-Leader would have to be replaced. According to Lednovich, the The Marina Advisory Board cost of replacing those lines is has some issues with a contract $200,000, which means it passes for marina management services the threshold that would require that is set to be approved next the project to be put out for bid. week by the Fernandina Beach However, Lednovich said the City Commission and are send- City Commission could declare ing questions to the commission the situation an emergency, ahead of the vote to approve the allowing the city to bypass the contract. bidding process and awarding the Westrec Marinas currently work to the contractor currently manages the Fernandina Harbor working at the marina. If that Marina, but Oasis Marinas is set does happen, fuel could be flow- to take over that job by Dec. 1. ing by sometime in December; At the Oct. 26 regular meet- otherwise, the bid process could ing of the advisory board, a push a reopening of the fuel sta- draft contract was discussed tion out to February, Lednovich by the board and two city com- said. missioners who were present Stewart brought up several at the meeting – Chip Ross and problems he sees in the construc- Mike Lednovich. Advisory board tion at the marina, including the member Scott Stewart led the FERNANDINA HARBOR MARINA attenuator in the northern basin discussion, going through a list The pilings on the new attenuator at the Fernandina not being level and Styrofoam of concerns. However, the draft Harbor Marina have a coating that does not prevent bar- coming out of old pilings. He said JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER of the contract that was provided nacles from attaching themselves to the attenuator. When the southern basin, which was As the attenuator at the Fernandina Harbor Marina moves to the advisory board was not the staff scraped the barnacles off the pilings, the coating came reconfigured in order to reduce up and down with the tide, pieces of Styrofoam are vis- final draft that will go before the off, leaving the piling vulnerable to salt water. silting and the need for dredging, ible, which appear to be from underneath the attenuator. City Commission at its Nov. 4 is already filling with silt. Marina Advisory Board member Scott Stewart wants the meeting. The final draft appears Lednovich told the advisory city, which owns the marina, to either deal with the prob- to address some of Stewart’s con- to make money, you need some tive maintenance schedule in the board that members should lem before contractors who performed the work leave the cerns and can viewed at https:// stability there.” maintenance section of the con- send a list of issues they believe project or sign off with the issues still ongoing. “If the city bit.ly/35IglBc. “I understood Oasis’ argu- tract because maintenance was should be addressed to the City says it’s OK, I’m fine with it,” Stewart said. “But I think Many of the advisory board’s ment that, when they have tran- a major concern with Westrec. Commission. they should check off a punchlist of problems.” members own businesses sient traffic at the peak of the Referring to his own business, that operate at the marina and season, we should increase the McCarthy said, “I live by a main- expressed unease regarding rates and make as much money tenance schedule.” dockage rates mentioned in the as we can,” said advisory board “I’m just bringing up points Oasis contract, which reads, Chairman Kevin McCarthy, who because we can’t really do any- The Pet Care Center “Oasis will set the rates for the owns and operates Amelia River thing here anyway,” Stewart boat slip rentals and linear feet Cruises. “Those fluctuating said, referring to the point that Welcomes to the Veterinary staff of space rentals based on commer- rates that would give (the ability the advisory board only has cially fair and marketable rates, to) Oasis to do, willy-nilly, what the power to advise the City subject to approval by the City in they want, should only be for Commission and cannot create 4 Paws Pet Clinic the annual (b)udget.” transients, not the permanent slip or change policy. Stewart said he understands holders. It’s going to be hard for “I don’t think what we are Oasis can adjust slip rentals us to make plans for the future. asking is unreasonable by any Dr. Brian Citino and Dr. Courtney E. Lee according to market conditions What could happen (is that) Oasis means,” McCarthy said. but said allowing the company to could increase our rates (and) run Lednovich and Ross sug- change rates not just for transient us off during transient season so gested advisory board members boaters but also for permanent they could fill those slips with put their concerns in an email slip holders – such as business higher-dollar boats. We could to the City Commission ahead owners operating at the marina only operate during the slow of Tuesday’s meeting. Stewart – could potentially make doing season.” said it might be too late for the business at the Fernandina McCarthy also questioned advisory board to bring concerns Harbor Marina impossible. the ratio of slips available to to the commission if the negotia- “We asked the city manager transients to slips reserved for tions on the contract are finalized. to put some limitations on the permanent slip holders. Stewart “It’s never too late,” Lednovich amount of dockage rate increases, said he asked that question when told him. instead of just giving them carte negotiations with Oasis began. A list of projects currently blanche,” Stewart said. “They The matter is not addressed in underway at the marina – includ- still have carte blanche. (The city) the contract. ing replacement of fuel lines at gave (Oasis) the ability to change Stewart voiced concerns the marina’s fueling station – was the variable transient rate that about revenue from services also on the agenda for Monday’s they had requested, which is a such as pump outs, subcontrac- meeting. Sales of fuel are a major good idea. I’m not fighting that at tors operating at the marina, and income stream for the marina, but all. But I don’t think they should ship chandlers, about subleasing fuel sales ceased after Hurricane be able to change the rest of the space and how utility bills will be Matthew destroyed the station in rates as they want to throughout divided. 2016. The replacement of fueling the year. Even though I know the Stewart also said there should services hit a snag when testing 850694 US Hwy 17, Yulee, FL 32097 • 904-548-0015 marina is in the business of trying be a requirement for a preventa- showed leaks in the fuel lines,

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Telling the story of Mocama, the coastal region that stretches from what is now southern Georgia down through the Okefenokee Swamp to the west coast of Florida, Hamp Tanner says the word means coast or ocean. “Mocama is where you live, where you are, and it’s the people who live here,” he explained. “Mocama people living in a Mocama place have a Mocama lifestyle.” It’s also part of the name of a new venture Tanner recently helped launch: Mocama Beer Company, a locally owned and operated brewery making beer for local distribution. Currently, the company is selling its beer through North Florida Sales in kegs and on tap at local restaurants, as well as a few beers in cans at local retailers. Mocama’s beers will soon also be served in the company’s taproom at 629 S. Eighth St. in Fernandina Beach. Co-founder, president, and chief finan- JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER cial officer, Tanner explained Mocama is Simon Muldoon, co-founder and production manager at Mocama, measures the neither a brewpub nor a restaurant but a alcohol content in some of the company’s craft beer. brewery with a taproom occupying the front of the mid-century building that once housed SUBMITTED Lasserre Motor Company, a Ford dealership draft system and a cooler just behind the from a menu created for Mocama that can J.P. Schweizer, a senior at Fernandina Beach High School, that opened in 1953. tap wall. be delivered to the taproom so customers launched Rollin’ Phat Scooters on Amelia Island after see- “Throughout our renovation and repur- The interior of the taproom maintains can enjoy a meal with their beer. There will ing the bikes during a trip to Arizona. posing of the iconic building, we have done the mid-century vibe with custom seating be a retail space for merchandise and for our best to pay homage to the mid-century that features walnut and leather chairs, packaged beer to go. In the future, Mocama look and feel while adding some modern couches and banquettes. There is a kitchen, will offer wines by the glass and draft wines. touches,” Tanner said. The building, with but Mocama won’t be offering food cooked But the star of the show, and Tanner’s Electric scooter a capacity for up to 235 people, has 24 beer onsite. Instead, the brewery plans to coor- taps and a custom bar with a short-draw dinate with local restaurants to offer food MOCAMA Continued on 6A business takes off Fernandina Beach High owner said in the release, “When School senior J.P. Schweizer I first toured Phat Scooters head- and his father, Phil Schweizer, quarters in Arizona, I knew that opened a new business this sum- with the sporty look, quiet opera- mer on Amelia Island – Rollin’ tion and Bluetooth options the Phat Scooters, which put its first electric scooters would be a great “quiet, well-designed electric hit on Amelia Island.” scooter for both island residents Scooter rentals run between and visitors” on the road in July, $30 and $35 per hour depending according to a news release. on the model. The scooters offer a 6-inch The business is located mid- ground clearance, hydraulic disc island at 4000 Amelia Island brakes, welded handlebars, and Parkway or scooters can be wide, flat tires that provide a safe, delivered to a home, hotel or JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER smooth and comfortable ride, the rental property anywhere on the Ahead of Mocama Beer Company’s opening, Hamp Tanner hosted some investors, friends and family to a small gath- release says. In addition, riders island. For information, contact ering in the brewery’s taproom for a taste of the beers to come. Pictured from left are J.T. Murrett, co-founder, head can access a Bluetooth speaker Rollin’ Phat at 904-301-0775 brewer and chief production officer; Jackson Herrington, sales manager; Trent Holton, director of operations; Derek system with their smart phones. or [email protected] or visit Imes, co-founder and CEO; Tanner, co-founder, president and chief financial officer; Michelle Lopez, accounting man- The young entrepreneurial www.rollinphat.com. ager; Simon Muldoon, co-founder and production manager; and Riley Leuthold, taproom manager.

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DRAINAGE (Drive). It is causing our system Hines told the News-Leader this has been going on since we to collapse because – whether he was “glad” commissioners are moved into our home four years Continued from page 1A we were consulted or not, I don’t exploring the issue. ago. Once it rains hard, you can- and County Manager Taco Pope know. We also need to look at “In early 2019, my neighbors not use the backyard due to the about the issue. what the city does somehow. Are and I went to a meeting of the water standing up to your ankles. “Right now the subdivisions we involved in their planning as county commissioners because We cannot cut the grass … it … meet a St. Johns (River Water well (and) how it drains into our AV Homes was on the agenda,” floods onto the patio, into the Management District) code, facilities? I think it is county- Hines said. “Seven of us spoke lanai and it breaches the berm in which does not in my opinion wide.” about our situation. We were the back of the house where the – and I’ve got some agreement Edwards then called on Pope told the issue would be on the wooded area is.” – that it does not take into its to share his thoughts on how to agenda the following week, and Hines added, “Two of my plan,” Edwards said at the Oct. deal with the issue. when we went back, we were immediate neighbors experi- 14 meeting. “Take Clements Saying there’s not an easy, told that there was a final deci- ence this problem, and there are Road (in Nassauville), for exam- quick fix to the issue, the county sion and it was not going to be numerous other residents in the ple. What happens to the devel- manager said it would take about discussed any further. We then subdivision who experience this opments around those areas that RAYMOND HINES/SPECIAL a year to complete “based upon stormed out of the meeting. as well. We would like to see this have been built years ago at stan- Rain often results in a back yard flooded ankle-deep on the current work program for “As far as the drainage issue, flooding issue resolved.” dard land levels before we had to Raymond Hines’ property in the Amelia Walk subdivision, the year and the complexity start raising them? I believe we making the area unusable. Hines says the flooding is often of the undertaking.” Pope said TM have to review our drainage stan- so bad that he’s unable to mow his lawn. there should be a “two-pronged Traders Hill Farm Presents: dards and the ordinance provid- approach” based on analysis and ing that and see if we can’t come review, which might result in up with a way to envision what So, that is called ‘pre’ and then more focus on what happens after recommendations not to build is going to happen in the future. we look at ‘post,’” Companion it leaves the site is, I think, the on certain sites in certain cases. “My concern is that this is explained. “When the rain falls way to go. So, we are address- Edwards made a motion “to going to happen throughout the again at the site, does the rain ing the issue for future residents review the drain standards and county and these areas are raised go to the same place or does it and for the people who are here allow our engineering depart- and the water where it used to discharge near to the same out- and have been here many years. ment and growth management meander through the pine flats fall, which would be a wetland I’d be happy, if it’s the board’s to look at that and come up with (now) comes out at a great speed or some other system, and is will, to look at the ways we could ideas on a plan to reinvent it.” and a large quantity. The wet- that flow relatively the same? make our ordinance a little more The motion passed unanimously. BUY LOCAL lands were not built by God to do The issue is you get into (is) the robust.” Raymond Hines has experi- We Believe in the that. They are normally handling duration. Board Chairman Danny enced chronic drainage issues at Power of Access to that drainage as it slowly mean- “What I think we should do, Leeper agreed with Edwards. 85146 Majestic Walk Blvd. in the Sustainably Grown ders, and now, we are getting based on our conversations – “Not only do we have Amelia Walk subdivision located more and more of it.” I’ve been thinking about this – it countywide … for the off Amelia Concourse. Hines said Local Food. Edwards called on Companion is looking into our ordinance to (city of Fernandina Beach) in an email he has “sent many to comment. make it a little bit more robust. annexation(s), more and more emails and made calls to AV “What we generally do right After it gets to that discharge, properties … when they approve Homes, now Taylor Morrison, to now – the way the code is set up that wetlands system, what is the plans, the drainage is draining try and resolve” the problems. – is you look at pre-development condition of that wetland system into county facilities not neces- “Also, several other homes in where the rain falls. Where does and what is its ability to handle sarily designed for that flow. We this new subdivision are having it go and what is the flow level? that additional flow? So, a little are seeing it right now on Citrona the same problem,” he added.

RAISES no new students tested positive board prior to sending it to state County Planning and Zoning Continued from 1A for the virus for the week of Oct. education department for state Board, approved a K-12 assess- to fight for us.” 12-16, though one staff member approval. ment calendar, and a contract Board members had been did. Two students and three staff The projects on the list are with Genetic Potential Academy cautioned by school board attor- members were quarantined. For a $5.6 renovation of Fernandina (GPA) for an employee fitness ney Brett Steger not to talk the week of Oct. 17-21, there Beach High School, $6.2 mil- program. Shop Online: www.tradershillfarm.com about salary issues at the meet- were two students and one staff lion of additions to Wildlight [email protected] No Contact Free Home delivery. ing since the teachers union and member who tested positive, Elementary, a $12.8 million 904-845-2627 school district are currently in while 17 students were quaran- addition to Yulee High School, negotiations, so board members tined due to close contacts and no $9.8 million for new classrooms did not respond to Glackin’s com- staff members were quarantined. at Yulee Middle School, $707,000 ments. • The school board approved for a new kitchen and cafeteria at In other business: a 2020-21 Project Priority List in Yulee Primary School, and addi- • Superintendent Kathy relation to the most recent five- tional classrooms with a price tag Burns provided an update about year work plan approved June of $881,000 at Yulee Primary. the coronavirus numbers in 8, 2019. The list is completed • Board members reappoint- October Nassau County schools. She said every year and approved by the ed Linda Morris to the Nassau

the county. for a 2021 beach renourishment 31 CARES Continued from 1A As of Oct. 19, there had been project. pursue all $15 million, to try to 2,351 COVID-19 cases in Nassau • Pope told commission- capture that and bring that into with 1,967 releases and 217 ers the county is working with the county. We have a strategy active cases in isolation. the local health department and to get that done.” Ngo-Seidel encouraged resi- emergency management person- Pope said the commission- dents to obtain a flu shot before nel to ascertain which facilities ers’ decision to sign an amend- Halloween and to safely plan fall could open since COVID-19 ed contract with the Florida celebrations. numbers had fallen in recent Department of Emergency • Commissioners unanimous- weeks. Management led to the county ly agreed to accept $43,177 for “Our office has been getting a receiving an “additional $3 mil- the Victims of Crime Act Grant. number of calls related to open- lion in the bank.” • Commissioners unanimous- ing some additional facilities and Government Services Group ly agreed to accept a second dis- services to the public that we Managing Director David bursement of Coronavirus Relief had closed at the beginning of Jahosky said CARES Act fund- Funds from the Florida Housing the pandemic, specifically some ing has already been distributed Finance Corp. The money is to of the rooms in the libraries and to local businesses. He said be used for rent and mortgage the community facilities,” Pope more than $1 million has been assistance. said. “At the end of this week or distributed to local businesses, • Commissioners also agreed early next week we are going to and the group is working with to amend the county’s mask release a schedule of openings nonprofits to potentially receive order to coincide with dates and some phone numbers and funding, too. included in Gov. Ron DeSantis’ contact information.” Jahosky said the “game plan” emergency order. Pope said the target date for moving forward is to finalize • Commissioners briefly a complete reopening is Nov. 9. disbursement to the remaining adjourned the commission meet- small businesses and nonprofits, ing and convened as the South finalize disbursement of SHIP Amelia Island Shore Stabilization CARES Act applicants, select the Municipal Service Benefit Unit best funding options for Nassau Governing Board. CARES and “wrap up the pro- Two items were approved gram.” without discussion: an agreement Jahosky also said the county with the Florida Department of can now take advantage of recent Environmental Protection for a U.S. Treasury Department guid- Hurricane Irma recovery proj- ance that allows the county to ect and a beach renourishment take “administrative conve- agreement with the environmen- nience.” This guidance allows tal agency. Undecided? the county to count public safety In the Hurricane Irma recov- dollars already spent in the last ery project, the state has agreed If you don’t want fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30, to pay up to $319,667 of cost- and apply it to the county plan. sharing not covered by federal In other business: dollars. tomorrow’s America • Florida Department of The shore stabilization agree- Health-Nassau County Director ment provides funding for “moni- Dr. Eugenia Ngo-Seidel provided toring expenses” and $7,586,799 to look like today’s an update on COVID-19 cases in for proposed construction cost Democrat-run New York, Seattle, Portland, Minneapolis, Chicago, Kenosha, etc. vote for Donald J. Trump.

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MOCAMA Tanner said he has not always Tanner said Florida ranked had a dream of brewing beer. 43rd in the nation in breweries Continued from page 4A “My nephews said I should per capita in 2017 and Northeast passion, is the beer. He explained get a home brewing kit, but I Florida was behind other parts of he’s enjoyed beer since he was a said there are other people who the state. He said Mocama will young man but didn’t consider brew beer really, really well, be the fourth brewery on Amelia making it before 2017, when he and I can just go buy that beer Island but believes the market was operating another business and I don’t have to do the work,” here won’t be over-saturated in Fernandina Beach. Tanner has he said. “But about a dozen years thanks to the tourist season. lived here for 22 years and vis- ago, I became interested in craft If Tanner is the brains of ited the area all of his life. beers. What is generally a more the operation, J.T. Murrett is “I grew up in Douglas, artisanal approach to making the heart, and the taste buds. Georgia, and this is where we beer with hand-selected ingre- As head brewer and chief pro- came to the beach,” Tanner dients for more specific flavor duction officer, Murrett deter- said. “I grew up coming here my profiles and things that allow mines what Mocama’s beers whole life. My parents owned a you to enjoy beer, whether taste, smell, look and feel like. Mocama Beer Company will offer beers of varying flavors, condo. Sometimes we stayed at it’s the flavor, look, smell, the He came to Fernandina Beach colors and aromas in its taproom on South Eighth Street, a friend’s beach house. I moved ‘mouth feel’ – and big beer wasn’t from Asheville, North Carolina, as well as at restaurants and retail locations in Northeast here in 1998 with a business, doing that. They were all basi- where he worked at Burial Beer. Florida and, in the future, southern Georgia. The logo for Well Traveled Living, which is cally serving light lagers, foreign Before that, he was at Lagunitas Mocama Beer Company features two women represent- an import wholesale-distribu- beers, German and Belgian beers Brewing in California and Boston JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER ing the divine feminine. They hold palm fronds, which tion business of patio products. … all kinds of other beers but Beer Company. connect them to Mocama, the coastal region that includes We worked with manufactur- it wasn’t happening in the U.S. Tanner explained how the the same ingredients, it comes Amelia Island. “There is a connection to all the souls that ers to create outdoor products, until the Carter administration brewer defines the beer. down to your brewer. Brewing have ever inhabited Mocama that saw the same moon, the mostly items such as fire pits.” when some of the laws were “How your beer is going to is science and also art. To me, same sun and the same stars in the same place, no matter His partner bought his half of relaxed to allow home brewer- turn out is dependent on your the best craft beers have a good how long ago or how far in the future,” Mocama President that business in 2018, when he ies and micro-breweries. After brewer’s approach and skill and balance between creativity and Hamp Tanner said. “We feel the indigenous people drew began transforming the vacant prohibition ended, most of the the equipment you are brew- science. Science doesn’t change; inspiration from a beautiful sunrise or sunset just as we building on South Eighth Street breweries were the large brewing with and the ingredients we the ingredients do what they do do, and a thousand years from now, they will still be doing to Mocama. eries.” use,” he said. “If everyone uses and the cycle is what it is.” that. We think it connects us to the past, the present and The brewer chooses the the future.” grains to be used, which is usu- ally barley, but can also include NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER wheat, corn, flaked oats or even or a citrusy taste. Of course, the 10,000 square feet. Core beers rice. The grains are roasted, but beer will only be as good as the to be served include IPA, ses- ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE how long they are roasted and water from which it is brewed, so sion IPA, pilsner and Berliner

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a C New 4 Lane ¯ FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR THE RECLASSIFICATION OF Please note: This Map depicts potential new Road Corridors to be adopted as part of APPROXIMATELY 437.70 ACRES OF the Future Transportation Map Series. REAL PROPERTY ON THE NORTH Depicted lines are not corridor alignments but conceptual corridors. Preliminary design AND SOUTH SIDE OF WILLIAM has yet to be conducted to determine alternative project alignments. BURGESS BOULEVARD, BETWEEN THE ROBERT M. FOSTER JUSTICE The proposed Future Transportation Map Series is available for viewing on the County’s CENTER AND HARVESTER STREET, website at: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/1065/Proposed-Ordinances FROM AGRICULTURE (AGR), HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HDR), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners will MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL conduct a public hearing on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 6:00pm or soon thereafter, as (MDR) AND CONSERVATION 1 (CSV- the matter may be heard, regarding the proposed Ordinance amending the Nassau County 1) TO TRANSECT DISTRICTS DEFINED IN THE WILLIAM BURGESS DISTRICT Comprehensive Plan. The public hearings will be held at the James S. Page Governmental CONTEXT AND CONNECTIVITY Complex, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, Florida 32097. BLUEPRINT AS T-4 URBAN EDGE/ ORDINANCE NO. 2020 - ____ URBAN GENERAL ZONE, T-3.5 URBAN TRANSITIONAL ZONE, T-3 SUB-URBAN AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU ZONE, AND T-1 CONSERVATION ZONE; COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING THE 2030 NASSAU COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; ADOPTING A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT AMENDING THE TRANSPORTATION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENTS; PLAN; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS; AMENDING THE FUTURE TRANSPORTATION MAP SERIES; PROVIDING FOR AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. TRANSMITTAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCE 2020 -_____ This amendment will update the Future Transportation Map Series (FTMS) with AN ORDINANCE OF NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA REZONING APPROXIMATELY 437.70 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDE OF WILLIAM BURGESS updated data and analysis to be consistent with the North Florida TPO’s Long Range BOULEVARD, BETWEEN THE ROBERT M. FOSTER JUSTICE CENTER AND HARVESTER Transportation Plan (2045) and Transportation Improvement Program. It will also be STREET, FROM OPEN RURAL (OR), COMMERCIAL JUDICIAL (CJ) AND RESIDENTIAL JUDICIAL consistent with the proposed update to the County adopted Mobility Plan. It will also include amendments to policies in the Transportation and Capital Improvements (RJ) TO TRANSECT DISTRICTS DEFINED IN THE WILLIAM BURGESS DISTRICT CONTEXT AND elements to properly reference the Future Transportation Map Series, add provisions CONNECTIVITY BLUEPRINT AS T-4 URBAN EDGE/URBAN GENERAL ZONE, T-3.5 URBAN TRANSITIONAL ZONE, T-3 SUB-URBAN ZONE, AND T-1 CONSERVATION ZONE; ADOPTING A for context-sensitive design of roadways, and to explores provisions for coordinat - UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT PLAN; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE ing with utility companies to provide trails through utility corridors, and to explore DATE. establishment of a fee-in-lieu policy for construction of trails and sidewalks. All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearings and to be heard. Copies of the The William Burgess District Context and Connectivity Blueprint is available for viewing on proposed Ordinance and supporting information are available for inspection in the Department the County website at https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/860/William-Burgess-Overlay-District. of Planning and Economic Opportunity, 96161 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Comments All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearings and to be heard. Copies of the proposed may also be directed in writing to the Department of Planning and Economic Opportunity, Ordinance and supporting information are available for inspection in the Department of Planning and e-mailed to [email protected], or received by telephone at (904) 530-6300. Economic Opportunity, 96161 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Comments may also be directed in All comments will become part of the record in this matter and subject to Florida’s public writing to the Department of Planning and Economic Opportunity, e-mailed to planninginfo@nassau- records law. countyfl.com, or received by telephone at (904) 530-6300. All comments will become part of the record Individuals with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this pro- in this matter and subject to Florida’s public records law. ceeding should contact the office of the County Manager at least two days prior to the pro- Individuals with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this proceeding should ceeding at (904) 530-6010 or, if the hearing impaired, Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770 contact the office of the County Manager at least two days prior to the proceeding at (904) 530-6010 or, (v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). if the hearing impaired, Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770 (v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A PERSON DECIDES THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD, AGENCY OR COMMISSION WITH ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD, AGENCY OR COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING OR HEARING HE/SHE MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING OR HEARING HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY NEED THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH APPEAL IS TO EVIDENCE UPON WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. BE BASED. The Planning & Zoning Board and the Board of County Commissioners may continue hearings on The Board of County Commissioners may continue hearings on these matters. these matters. Daniel B. Leeper, Chair Daniel B. Leeper, Chair Board of County Commissioners Board of County Commissioners John A. Crawford, Ex-Officio Clerk John A. Crawford, Ex-Officio Clerk Wednesday, OctOber 28, 2020 OPINION News-Leader 7A

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He EDITORIAL BOARD debate was a tie, it is still Joe Biden’s appointed plenty of election to lose. Since I believe the judges, and I don’t The views expressed by the colum- FOy r. MalOy – [email protected] nists and letter writers on this page Republican positions on the economy think his appoint- scOtt J. bryan – [email protected] are their own and do not necessarily and issues like the rise in crime are COACH’S ment of Amy reflect the views of the newspaper, its tOM WOOd dink nesMith a plus, I am rooting for the GOP to Coney Barrett will owners or employees. CHAIRMAN PRESIDENT retain the Senate. If they don’t, my CORNER change any minds. sense is Republicans have no one to By getting rid blame but themselves for hanging in of regulations and there with President Trump. Howard lowering corporate On the other hand, if Trump wins Pines taxes, he helped and the Republicans hold the Senate, the economy and VOICE OF THE PEOPLE they can brag that, for the second the stock market. My sense is no time, they are much more prescient other president would have gotten America great again, again.” The compelling choice is about the American people than the this far with the vaccine and other Trump the clear choice for America President Trump. national media. cures. However, because he is so During his presidential campaign in 1980, Ronald Reagan Samuel Jefferson Kennard What has made me believe Joe unpredictable, emotional and self- famously asked Americans, “Are you better off today than you Amelia City Biden will win the election begins centered, all parties, including our were four years ago?” Since then, this question has served with Donald Trump’s messaging allies and people on his side of the as a key standard by which incumbent presidents running around COVID-19. He was not hon- aisle, have become afraid to trust for re-election have been measured. The Gallup Poll’s most Time for change is now est and put the blame on everyone him. Bringing up the issue he might recent survey found that 56 percent, a clear majority of regis- Certainly, the events of the past few weeks have caused but himself. While there is a seg- not accept the election results played tered voters, said they are “better off today.” This is remark- us to re-examine our most basic assumptions and come to ment of the population that loves his right into the Democrats’ talking able considering the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. terms with what constitutes real “community” and why we bluster and hates the media, most of points. Smartly, many Republicans Additionally, the Gallup’s Economic Confidence index, right are not part of that experience. the people in the middle appreciate are now making the point that even if before the pandemic, “was the highest it had been in two The lines are clearly drawn. Each of us will either be a part some humility and believe as Harry you don’t trust Donald Trump, there decades.” of the solution or a part of the problem. This is the concept on Truman stated, “The buck stops are many other reasons to vote for It would take multiple pages to enumerate all of the which our future depends. Living for the cause of peace and here.” the Republican ticket. Trump Administration’s spectacular record of achieve- harmony is not good enough. Living and acting for peace and Next came the first debate, which What made Ronald Reagan so ments: the economic boom, tax cuts, minority employment, harmony based on principles of cooperation, caring and com- the Trumpers kept telling me Biden successful was his ability to work household income, energy independence, historic trade mitment is perhaps the bottom line definition of “community.” would not even show up for. Joe with legislators on both sides, his agreements, strengthened military, defeated ISIS caliph- The seeds of community reside in humanity, an underlying Biden not only showed up, but he credibility, which was enhanced by ate, established Space Force, foreign affairs, criminal justice sense of connectedness. We can’t ignore the fact the weakest acted somewhat normal and coherent. his handling of a number of situa- reform, border security, Supreme Court appointments, etc. link is still part of the chain. Trump would not let Biden speak, tions, starting with the air traffic These unprecedented accomplishments speak loudly for For too long now, we have permitted people to play minori- and most people felt Biden had won. controllers, and his sense of humor. themselves. ties, workers, environmentalists, poor people, wealthy people, Mark Thiessen recently wrote Joe Biden’s main selling point is he Trump has accomplished all of this while being relent- young people and old people against each other. Our concern that President Trump still has a good will work with the other side, and lessly harassed and vilified by the “hounds of hell,” conspiring is to secure a future, to transform practices that are life- chance to win because 56 percent this has gotten many Reagan/Bush self-serving Democrats, the illegal “deep state” and complicit threatening to those which are life sustaining. It will likely of Americans say they are better off Republicans to buy in. “fake news” media. There has never been a president who take us the rest of our lives. now than they were four years ago. The difference last time around is has made greater personal sacrifices and worked as diligently, Things we once took for granted – family, community and However, he stated, “The down- Republican Never Trumpers disliked tirelessly and productively to serve America as President a sense of belonging – must now be actively sought out. It may side is that swing voters want the Hillary Clinton so much they could Trump. not be possible for us to leave each other at this moment in President to act presidential.” not pull her lever once inside the We don’t need Steve Leimberg and the far left fringe time, but it is possible and critical we live in relationship and “A recent poll,” Thiessen noted, voting booth. Many of these people telling us how we should vote. Simply because they are respect with one another. “found that 65 percent of voters in do not dislike Biden and see defeat- offended doesn’t mean they are right, especially when The building of community is not only a discipline but also Florida and Pennsylvania, including ing Trump as the only way to get the their opinions are based on emotional feelings and failed a spiritual (not religious) process that demands our time and 33 percent of Republicans, disap- Republican Party back. political “transformative” ideologies and not grounded in energy, and celebrates diversity. It is a process that prioritizes proved of President Trump’s debate However, since there is so much rational facts. doing what is best for all concerned. Our ideas are outdated, performance.” resentment at all levels of white and Arguably, the Democratic Party is the party of our behaviors destructive and our leadership lacking in vision Another mistake was President some Latino societies around issues lawlessness, destruction and death in America. It is and maturity. Yet this letter is meant as a hopeful response Trump’s refusal to show up for a like increased crime, disrespect for the party of endless foreign wars, epidemic urban black- to the challenges we face. Each of us has the potential to virtual debate rather than suggest- law enforcement, Black Lives Matter on-black firearm’s homicides, violent anarchist riots and be an agent of change, to be a force for transformation. It’s ing an alternative like delaying it and the Democratic left, the same abortion on demand up until birth. Joe Biden said during really simple. Love is action. Love and education are the a week. So instead of former vice people may end up, once in the vot- the first 2020 presidential debate, “I am the Democratic tools of transformation. We cannot wait any longer to begin president Biden being the one to back ing booth, not being able to pull the Party.” the healing process. out, it was Donald Trump. In addi- Biden lever, giving Donald Trump a In the second debate he said the election in less than two Minding your own business and keeping your little corner tion, conservatives keep misjudging chance to win again. weeks is about “character.” The explosive Biden crime family of the world clean will no longer suffice. We must act out of a Biden. My concerns regarding Joe Amelia Island resident Howard “pay for access” expose is rapidly becoming the biggest politi- desire to recommit ourselves at a deeper level and cultivate Biden are not that he can be pushed Pines has more than 30 years experi- cal corruption scandal of our lifetime. The devastating story the kind of hope that results in action. It is time for those of us around, or whether Kamala Harris ence as CEO, chairman and founder is based on real incriminating evidence, despite egregious who are alert to the seriousness of our situation to align our will take over the presidency, but, as of BeamPines, a premier firm in the partisan censorship by the social media giants and the com- public and private lives with what we love and value. Bob Gates pointed out in his book, executive coaching business. He also plicit mainstream media’s “cone of silence” and foot dragging P.S. I wrote this Letter to the Editor on Aug. 5, 1992. Duty, “Biden has been wrong on co-founded the BeamPines/Middlesex by intelligence agencies. Twenty-eight years later, it regrettably seems appropriate nearly every major foreign policy and University Master’s Program in This story is “not part” of Russia’s election interference. today. We have what might be our final opportunity to find national security issue over the past Executive Coaching. Prior to that, Every ruinous revelation makes it abundantly clear Joe Biden common ground in the coming weeks. four decades.” he served as senior VP of human sits at the head of the “Biden five,” a crime family “worse than Connie Hufstetler Croom As my Republican friends point resources for a Fortune 100 corpora- the Sopranos.” Biden monetized his office as Vice President Fernandina Beach out, Donald Trump has had major tion. He is the author of The Case for of the U.S. to enrich himself and his family. He should imme- accomplishments during his first Wasting Time and Other Management diately terminate his campaign. term. He got America out of a num- Heresies. “We the people” must have the moral courage to oppose A better use for political advertising funds the insidious evil and danger confronting us. The Democratic Red flags abound of danger to our law enforcement offi- Party gives aid and encouragement to the radical and violent cers. Just in the past few weeks, the News-Leader reported leftist “mobocracy,” the Marxist, anarchist, insurrectionist two startling incidents of violent domestic threats by dis- and nihilists who want to destroy America. The Democrats turbed individuals requiring law enforcement response. In t HOW TO WRITE US want to “cancel” or marginalize our Constitution and capitalis- both cases the individuals posed imminent threat to the offi- Letters must include writer’s name, address and telephone number for tic economy and replace it with jobs crushing and demoralizing cers and were killed. verification. Writers are normally limited to one letter in a 30-day period. socialism, the slippery slope to the dark abyss of totalitarian- As always, the officers are at a tactical disadvantage and No political endorsements the week before an election. No poems will ism. must act very quickly based on their extensive training. Such be published. Letters should be typed or printed. Not all letters are pub- Have no illusions, the 2020 election is about the struggle violent behavior unfortunately seems a product of our times, lished. for the survival of America as we know it, the Constitution where anger and tantrums are tolerated as acceptable solu- and rule of law, democracy, religious liberty, free-enterprise tions to agitated “feelings.” Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, capitalism and cherished traditions. It is the most impor- Ironically, we see full-page ads weekly, urging us to cast P.O. Box 16766, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32035 tant election in our nation’s history. Consequently, all votes for people who tolerate organizations and individu- Email: [email protected]. Americans have a crucial responsibility to vote for the only candidate who can preserve the American dream and “Make LETTERS Continued on page 9A Visit us online at fbnewsleader.com Facts, answers and reminders about upcoming election s we near Election Day, I wanted to Ballot Bin is used during lots only during early voting hours. Florida law be confident every ballot that is cast in an early share factual information, answer a few the day, after the polls close requires that ballots from the Vote by Mail Ballot voting site/polling place is secured and tabulated. questions that have been asked and each night the Election Drop Box be retrieved at the close of polls each Provisional Ballots are an exception to this as Aprovide a few reminders to ensure your Workers announce the night and counted, the number of ballots record- the voter’s eligibility must be confirmed before vote is counted and you are confident in the elec- Emergency Ballot Bin is ed on a Chain of Custody form and delivered to a provisional ballot can be counted. Voters have tion process in Nassau County. Again, I will share being opened and any bal- the Supervisor of Elections office immediately until 5 p.m. Thursday after Election Day to my favorite quote that is still relevant today: lots inside it are scanned thereafter. This process will take place inside the provide written evidence supporting their eligi- “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may through the tabulators. polling room with all election workers and two bility. be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of Any ballots that could not election staff members, and any poll watchers or It is very easy to make allegations about what our passions, they cannot alter the state of fact.” be scanned into the tabula- the public who are in the room after 6 p.m. each goes on in a polling place, but I can assure you – John Adams Cannon tors (Unscanned Ballots) night to observe the closing process. we have extremely well trained election work- First and foremost, I would like to thank are secured by the election • The number of ballots tabulated in each ers with different political party affiliations who the election workers and election team for the workers in containers and tabulator are monitored by the election workers carry out the duties for our citizens with the excellent job they are doing! As of Oct. 24, I am the numbers recorded on the Election Report and staff to determine when the ballots need to highest level of professionalism, ethics, accuracy pleased to report more than 46 percent of Nassau Form, an accounting of the number of voters who be retrieved, boxed with seals that are signed by and transparency. I commend them and am very County voters have voted by mail or early voted. were issued ballots to the number of ballots that election workers and sealed with tamper evident grateful for their service to our county! Great job, Nassau County voters! Early vot- were cast. Any Unscanned Ballots that could tape, and delivered to the Elections office with A few reminders for the upcoming General ing will continue every day from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. not be tabulated at the early voting site/polling chain of custody forms. Election on Nov. 3. through Nov. 1. place will be delivered to the Canvassing Board Beginning at about 2:43 p.m. Oct. 21, at the • Vote by Mail Ballots must be received in For more than a year, we have been told in sealed containers and scanned into tabulator(s) Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center early voting our office or the drop box outside our Yulee office misinformation/disinformation would be one of during a Canvassing Board meeting. site, the VSS and staff boxed up the ballots in the no later than 7 p.m. Nov. 3 to be counted. the main issues we would face in the 2020 elec- To receive factual information on laws, rules, tabulators as the bins were getting full. The VSS • Voted Vote by Mail Ballots cannot be tion cycle. Unfortunately, there have been social procedures, etc., and answers to any questions was straightening the ballots out to place them dropped off at a polling place on Election Day. media posts regarding the following incident that you may have, please contact the Nassau County in the security transfer boxes. When ballots drop They must be delivered to the Elections office. occurred earlier this week at an early voting site. Supervisor of Elections at 904-491-7500. in the bin they drop in a variety of orientations • On Election Day, polls are open from 7 a.m. The day after the incident, after all information It is really quite simple — a printer malfunc- and they have to be straightened out before they to 7 p.m. and voters must go to their assigned was confirmed by those in the polling room, the tioned, it was initially thought to be the tabula- can be placed in the boxes. The VSS, Assistant polling place to vote. A person is not permitted to following response was posted on our website tors, the issue was resolved, all ballots cast dur- VSS and election staff work together to box vote in a precinct other than the one in which the and is still a factual account of the incident today. ing that timeframe either have been tabulated at and secure the ballots as part of the security person resides. Don’t forget to set your clocks On Oct. 21, one of the ballot-on-demand the early voting site or will be tabulated by the procedures. The Clerk, VSS, and Assistant VSS back one hour Nov. 1. printers used at the voter check-in station at the Canvassing Board. It has been confirmed no elec- then signed the seals, placed tamper evident • Visit www.VoteNassau.com to view your Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center early voting tion worker during that timeframe had voters’ security tape on the boxes, completed the Chain voter record, find your polling location, track site had a mechanical malfunction and was not ballots in her hands “waving them in the wind” as of Custody forms and they were delivered to your vote by mail ballot and for other informa- printing ballots correctly and, therefore, the tabu- was posted on social media. It didn’t take a social the Supervisor of Elections office and secured tion. If you are unable to view your record online, lators would not accept those ballots. The ballot media post for election workers and my team to in a room with 24-hour camera surveillance and please contact our office for assistance. tabulators were thought to be the issue initially begin to troubleshoot the problem. Everything access control. • If a need or an emergency arises, a voter as the humidity has been very high and that can has been accounted for and is in good order. The • If a ballot will not scan into the tabulator, can designate someone to pick up a vote by mail cause ballots to jam. Within a few minutes of a facts speak for themselves, and every vote cast a voter has the choice of spoiling that ballot ballot for them by using the Ballot Pick-up Forms Supervisor of Elections technical staff member will be counted! and voting another ballot, or they can leave the available on the homepage of our website. The arriving at the site, the actual cause of the issue However, in the event you are in the polling ballot with the VSS/Clerk if they do not have designee must have the voter’s signed, written was determined to be a particular printer. room when ballots are being handled by election time to vote another ballot. This is known as an authorization with him/her in order to be able to Pursuant to Florida Administrative Rule, in workers during early voting and on Election Day, “Unscanned Ballot.” These ballots are secured pick up a ballot for the voter. a situation where the tabulator is not accepting there are certain procedures that must be fol- and delivered to the Canvassing Board to be Please contact our office if you have questions ballots, the Emergency Ballot Bin is utilized lowed to ensure the tabulators run smoothly and duplicated, if needed, and/or scanned into a or if we can be of assistance to you in any way. to securely collect ballots until the issue can ballots are stored securely, as follows: tabulator(s). We are hoping for the best turnout in Nassau be resolved. The Emergency Ballot Bin is an • During early voting only, Vote by Mail It is expected printers and tabulators will have County’s history! integrated part of the larger bin with a separate Ballot Drop Boxes located at all five sites are problems from time to time, and Florida law pro- Vicki Cannon is Nassau County’s Supervisor lockable storage area and door. If the Emergency available for voters to drop vote-by-mail bal- vides procedures for those occurrences. You can of Elections. 8A WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 NEWS News-Leader Changing seasons t’s fall in North Florida again, and even though the leaf changes are not as Idramatic as they are further north, there are a lot of colorful and interesting changes in our world too. You don’t have to go very far to notice the bright yellow swamp sunflowers and goldenrod along the edges of our roadsides. Both of these flowers look great in vases, and you don’t PHOTOS BY PAT FOSTER-TURLEY/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER have to worry Often confused with ragweed, goldenrod does not produce pollen that affects most people. about aller- The plant looks great in a vase and grows along many area roadsides. Bright yellow gies. Contrary Fall is also the time for the first appearance of our annual swamp sunflowers also grow plentifully in North Florida in autumn. WILD to popular beach visitors, the black-backed skimmers, above. A num- WAYS myths, the ber of warbler species migrate through our area in the fall goldenrod and depend on the red berries of holly trees, sumacs and stalks are not other shrubs, below. What CHIP ROSS is doing for YOU. Pat “ragweed” that bothers Foster-Turley some people. Ragweed pro- • Opposed Amelia Bluff, Simmons Rd. Park and the Atlantic Ave. hotel. duces pollen that many people • Voted to lower 2020 City taxes from 2019 millage rate. As a result, many city are allergic to at the same time of year, but the more conspicu- residents will see about an 11% drop in their CITY tax bill. ous goldenrod flowers get all • Reduced your city sewer bill by 14%. the blame. It’s not only flowers that • Initiated the Land Conservation program in the City. bloom this time of year that add color to our landscape. Before • Thoroughly reviews what comes before the Commission. I do my homework! too long, we should be seeing our red maple trees in their full • Returns all constituent emails and phone calls. fall splendor. Even bald cypress trees put on a fall show when • Reaches out to ALL members of the Community and promotes collaboration. their leaves turn an orange-rust • Voted to preserve open space, conservation land, tree canopy and wetlands. color before they drop off for the winter. • Voted to repair and revitalize the Marina and waterfront. And if you look around, you will see red berries on holly • Voted to preserve the Historic District and promote downtown. trees, sumacs and other shrubs in the area. It is these berries • Consistently votes to preserve our diverse city and island character. that provide an important food source for the migratory song- • Continually assists neighborhoods and citizens with addressing their concerns. birds that are coming down now robins bathing in puddles vides for them. from further north to spend and perching in trees and Fall is also the time for the their winter with us. In and bushes. Here in Florida, robins first appearance of our annual Chip amongst the trees and shrubs, arrive in groups and not in beach visitors, the black-backed be on the lookout for a number pairs like those mostly seen skimmers. Some people have of warbler species with their up north in spring. It’s the remarked on seeing them Ross yellow, black, brown and white winter break for these birds, a already, but they haven’t CITY COMMISSIONER, GROUP 3 markings. time to be social and to feast on entered my world just yet. Most Political advertisement paid for by and approved by Ronald “Chip” Ross for Fernandina Beach City Commission, Group 3 You will even see flocks of the berries our landscape pro- often around now and later, I can count on seeing dozens of these strikingly marked black and white birds with red beaks on Main Beach near the Sandbar & Kitchen. Only time will tell if they hang out here again this year. And keep your eye out for birds of prey. A number of hawk species pass through our skies and perch on telephone poles along our roadways this time of year. Ospreys are also visible and active in the fall, while the mullet fish migrate south as the water cools. These mullet runs are an important food source for ospreys and especially young ones fledged this spring that can easily catch these abundant fish. The largest bird of prey of all in our parts, bald eagles, also make their biggest appearance in our area in the fall. Over the years on Amelia Island and nearby, there have been an increasing number of bald eagle nests. These birds return to the same nest year after year and at least three nests are recorded on Amelia Island and a few more just inland of us. You can look up the Bald Eagle Nest Locator on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website and see where they have nested in the past. One particular place that Bucko and I pay attention to in the fall is the tall pole near the back gate of Fort Clinch State Park at the bend on North 14th Street. Although this nesting platform was originally provided for ospreys, this is not the only species that uses it. Occasionally, great horned owls spot this site in late fall and raise their own offspring here before the ospreys come back to take it over. In the past few years, the owls have not arrived, but there’s a good reason for this. One of the relatively new bald eagle nests on Amelia Island is at the marsh edge of Fort Clinch State Park – not far, as the eagle flies, from the nesting platform. Eagles and owls are natural enemies and cannot nest near one another without fear of reprisals. Although a mature great horned owl is a challenge for an eagle, the owlets are much more vulnerable to eagle predation. It is now time to wait and see if the owls will use the nest this year, if the eagles will return, and how this saga will unfold. So, even if you are not taking a leaf-peeper trip up to the mountains to enjoy the fall colors, there is plenty to look for here, too. The weather is perfect, the bugs are gone, and it’s a beautiful time of year to get outside and savor nature’s offerings. Enjoy! Pat Foster-Turley is a zoolo- gist on Amelia Island. She welcomes your nature questions and observations. [email protected] News-Leader WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 NEWS 9A NCSO PROMOTIONS COURT REPORT The following report was com- not guilty to committing a first- of cocaine, giving false identifica- piled by Beth Jones of the News- degree felony with a weapon, tion to a law enforcement officer, Leader from the Oct. 22 court possession of firearm ammuni- and driving while his license was docket of the Circuit Court for tion by a convicted felon, and suspended or revoked. Judge A.C. Soud Sr. obstructing or opposing a police n William Christopher n Jared Kyle Astles pleaded officer without violence. Stanley pleaded not guilty to not guilty to driving under the n Randall Hall denied viola- grand theft of a motor vehicle, influence of alcohol, obstructing tion of probation for possession trespassing, and criminal mis- or opposing a police officer with- of a controlled substance and chief. out violence, and possession of possession of drug paraphernalia. n James Murle Terrell plead- controlled substance. n Conner Wade Hodges ed no contest to two counts of n Kenneth Dwayne Beverly pleaded not guilty to video voy- the sale, manufacture or deliv- pleaded no contest to possession eurism by someone 19 years old ery of a controlled substance and of a controlled substance. He was or older. one count of possession with the adjudicated guilty and sentenced n Elroy McKinnon plead- intent to sell, manufacture or to six months in Nassau County ed not guilty to possession of deliver a controlled substance. Jail with credit for time served. cocaine and possession of con- He was adjudicated guilty and He was ordered to pay $518 in trolled substance paraphernalia. sentenced to 18 months in court costs, $150 to the Public n James Arthur Miller Jr. Florida State Prison with credit Defender’s Office and $100 to pleaded not guilty to discharg- for time served. He was ordered the State Attorney’s Office. ing a firearm from a vehicle and to pay $1,554 in court costs, $450 Outstanding costs were con- use of a firearm under the influ- to the Public Defender’s Office verted to civil judgment. ence of alcohol or a controlled and $300 to the State Attorney’s n Larry Wesley Brussel substance. Office. pleaded not guilty to three counts n Ernest Donald Singleton n Luis Garcia Walker pleaded of battery on a law enforcement Jr. admitted to violation of pro- not guilty to possession of a con- officer and one count each of bation for two counts each of trolled substance, driving under battery on an emergency medi- burglary of a structure or con- the influence of alcohol, and cal care provider and disorderly veyance and petit theft. He was refusing to submit to a DUI test. intoxication. adjudicated guilty and sentenced n William Wilton Wilkerson n Kara Michelle Ferrell to 120 days in Nassau County pleaded not guilty to uttering admitted to violation of probation Jail with credit for time served. forged bills. for felony petit theft and pleaded Probation was revoked and ter- n Jamar Akeem Williams guilty to two counts each of fel- minated. Outstanding costs of pleaded not guilty to possession ony petit theft and possession of $1,694.32 were converted to civil of a firearm or concealed weap- NASSAU COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE a controlled substance and one judgment. on by a convicted felon, driving During a ceremony held earlier this month at the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, count of possession of controlled n Anna Jade Springfield while his license was suspended Detention Deputy Jason Jones, left, was promoted to sergeant in Corrections, Lt. Robin substance paraphernalia. She was admitted to violation of proba- or revoked (habitual offender), Patterson, center, was promoted to captain in Administrative Services, and Detention adjudicated guilty and sentenced tion for possession of a controlled driving under the influence of Sgt. Josh Hyers, right, was promoted to lieutenant in Corrections. to 90 days in Nassau County substance and possession of con- alcohol, and giving false iden- Jail with credit for time served, trolled substance paraphernalia. tification to a law enforcement followed by 24 months of drug n Johnny Doyle Standridge officer. offender probation to include pleaded not guilty to possession [email protected] inpatient treatment at Phoenix POLICE REPORT House. Early termination may Beth Jones of the News-Leader compiled this of marijuana. be considered after 18 months report from records at the Nassau County Clerk n Daron Jamel Boyd, 28, 3614 N. Canal St., of successful completion of all THE SCHOOL BOARD of the Circuit Court. Arrest indicates suspicion Jacksonville, Oct. 16, burglary of a structure or conditions. She was ordered to OF NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA of a crime, not guilt. To report information about conveyance and grand theft. pay $936 in court costs and $200 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT n to the State Attorney’s Office. a crime, contact the Fernandina Beach Police David Lawrence Durham, 39, 401 Ninth Elementary, Middle and High School Student Progression Plans Department at 277-7342 or the Nassau County Ave., Jacksonville Beach, Oct. 17, possession of n Amy Marie Frampton Elementary and Secondary Code of Conduct Sheriff’s Office at 225-5174. The “We Tip” pro- methamphetamine and possession of drug para- admitted to violation of proba- 2.54 - Automatic External Defibrillators gram – 1-800-78Crime – also allows callers to leave phernalia with residue. tion for introducing contraband 5.711 - External Heat Illness anonymous tips. n Trevor Colton Lee Gladson, 18, 77032 into a county jail, possession of NOTICE OF INTENT TO REVISE n Crystal Anne Beau, 32, 800 Shetter Ave., Hardwood Court, Yulee, Oct. 19, possession of cocaine, possession of less than 2.49 - Background Screening for Contractors Jacksonville, Oct. 14, sale of a controlled sub- more than 20 grams of cannabis. 20 grams of cannabis, and pos- 3.02 Classification of Personnel stance. n Regina Dawn Buchanan, 44, 6857 Cisco session of controlled substance 3.03 - General Requirements for Employment n Derrick Lemar Parker, 40, 227 Division St., Gardens Road, Jacksonville, Oct. 19, possession paraphernalia. She was adjudi- 5.731 - Removing Students from School Fernandina Beach, Oct. 14, possession of meth- of cocaine, possession of a controlled substance, cated guilty and sentenced to 120 6.45 - Cash Collections and Deposits amphetamine. possession of drug paraphernalia with residue, days in Nassau County Jail with 6.58 BIDS n William David McCullough, 43, 45284 Dixie and possession of a prescribed drug without a credit for time served. Probation In compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act, Chapter Ave., Callahan, Oct. 15, possession of metham- prescription. was revoked and terminated. 120, Florida Statute, a public hearing may be held if requested phetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia with n Candice Marie Marcum, 28, 85753 N. Harts Outstanding costs of $845.14 within twenty-one (21) days of this notice at the place, time, and residue, and driving while license suspended with Road, Yulee, Oct. 20, possession of methamphet- were converted to a civil judg- date indicated below: knowledge. amine and possession of drug paraphernalia with ment. Place: Nassau County School Board n Cody Aaron Kea McCullough, 25, 55303 residue. n Marquis Deon Gay pleaded 1201 Atlantic Ave. Deer Run Road, Callahan, Oct. 15, possession of n Somer McKendree Edwards, 41, 5572 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 methamphetamine and possession of drug para- Pittman Road, Callahan, Oct. 20, possession of Time: 6:30 P. M. phernalia with residue. methamphetamine and possession of drug para- NLPSA Date: November 12, 2020 n Logan Danielle Maddox, 27, 507 E. Church phernalia with residue. Needs volunteers to help Nassau County families who need food, shelter St., Jacksonville, Oct. 15, possession of metham- n William Shannon Wagner, 56, 45063 Mickler and basic necessities. No significant economic impact is anticipated. phetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia St., Callahan, Oct. 20, two counts of dealing in Call: 904.261.7000 for more information. Copies are located in all schools, and the School Board office. with residue. stolen property. 1303 JASMINE STREET FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034 n Brittany Ann Daee, 32, 823 S. 13th St., n John Charles Ward, 26, 77037 Deer Lane, Fernandina Beach, Oct. 15, fraudulent use of a Yulee, Oct. 20, theft. credit card, unlawful possession of a stolen credit n Brodrick Ladrell Greene Sr., 47, 45109 or debit card, and violation of probation with com- Whitfield Road, Callahan, Oct. 21, uttering worth- munity control. less checks. n Skyler Marie Ezell, 19, 76261 Johnson Lake n Angela Desiree Parker, 35, 215 Third St., Road, Yulee, Oct. 15, possession of methamphet- Apt. B, Rome, Ga., Oct. 23, fugitive from justice amine, possession of drug paraphernalia with and obstruction. residue, and possession of less than 20 grams [email protected]

has been called the most powerful expose of the LETTERS Continued from page 7A communist, socialist and progressive attempt als who demand defunding or “reimagining” law to take over America. I have ordered several enforcement organizations. Does this make any copies of these films to share with friends and common sense? spread the word. Perhaps sponsors of such ads could put Another thing Curtis points out. The 1961 resources to better use by urging support for our book, “The Naked Communist” outlines 45 com- law enforcement organizations that are routinely munist goals. Here are a few that should strike put in harm’s way confronting today’s societal a cord with you: breakdowns. #13 Do away with loyalty oaths (pledge of T.J. Robertson allegiance). Fernandina Beach #17 Get control of the schools. Use them as transmission belts for socialism and current Communist propaganda. Soften the curriculum. What communists are trying to do Get control of teachers’ associations. Put the About a week ago, I stumbled upon an inter- party line in textbooks. view sent to me by The Epoch Times, a patriotic #18 Gain control of all student newspapers. newspaper I subscribe to for truth. The interview #19 Use student riots to foment public pro- was with Curtis Bowers – an American filmmaker, tests against programs or organizations that are former educator, business owner and former under communist attack. politician. #20 Infiltrate the press. Curtis talked about a meeting he attended at #21 Gain control of key positions in radio, TV the University of California-Berkeley in the sum- and motion pictures. mer of 1992. He did it as a favor to a friend just to #24 Eliminate all laws governing obscenity by find out what was to be said. It was a meeting of calling them “censorship” and a violation of free the Communist Party USA. The room was filled speech and free press. with 50-70 year old people to his surprise. #29 Discredit the American Constitution by They were there to discuss how to best take calling it inadequate, old-fashioned, out of step America down. with modern needs, a hindrance to cooperation They planned to use public policy to subvert between nations on a worldwide basis. America from the inside as opposed to a revolu- #30 Discredit the American Founding tion that, thanks to President Reagan, would have Fathers. Present them as selfish aristocrats who been impossible. They outlined a plan to infiltrate had no concern for the “common man”. the institutions of America to influence us in a #32 Support a socialist movement to give direction they wanted us to go: centralized control over any part of the culture 1. Discredit the family as an institution – break – education, social agencies, welfare programs, down and destroy. Get behind the feminist move- mental health clinics, etc. ment to make women discontent. Promote co- #35 Discredit and eventually dismantle the habitation. Get kids into government programs FBI. as young as possible. #37 Infiltrate and gain control of big business. 2. Destroy businesses. Get behind an alarmist #38 Transfer some of the powers of arrest environmental movement with threats, fraud and from the police to social agencies. deception. Cause us to act by creating enough #41 Emphasize the need to raise children red tape and regulations to discourage business away from the negative influence of parents. growth. Attribute prejudices, mental blocks and retard- 3. Destroy our cultural standards of religion ing of children to suppressive influence of parents. and morality. Promote pornography and obscenity You’ll no doubt see many of these goals have in books, magazines, films, radio and TV. Present already happened or started to happen. It’s shock- degeneracy and promiscuity as “normal, natural ing. We all need to open our eyes to what they’re and healthy.” Eliminate prayer or any phase of trying to do to our beloved country. religious expression in the schools on the ground Our Founding Fathers and thousands of other it violates the principle of “separation of church men and women sacrificed much for our freedom, and state.” security and morality. We can let no one try to At the time, Curtis was very busy with his take it from us. As President Reagan said, “If we career and family, so he didn’t truly delve into lose freedom here, there’s no place to escape to. this. In 2008, he began thinking about that meet- We’re the last stand on earth”. ing and the plan they outlined – and saw this Spread the word. Vote. Teach your kids. Keep plan worked. After much research and inter- your faith and pride in our country. God bless the views, he has since created two documentaries United States of America. – “AGENDA - Grinding America Down” and Kim Whalon NL/PSA “AGENDA2 - Masters Of Deceit.” AGENDA Fernandina Beach NEWS 10A WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 News-Leader

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 NEWS-LEADER / FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA 6-0 Hilliard Flashes edge 5-3 Pirates 36-31 time. FBHS wraps up Hilliard scored the lone touchdown in the third quarter regular season to knot the score at 20-20. Phil Tita kicked a 28-yard Friday at NFEI field goal in the final quarter, and the Pirates were on top BETH JONES again 23-20. Hilliard responded News-Leader with a 65-yard TD pass to take a 28-23 lead. Miller’s 1-yard run The Pirates (5-3) suffered for a TD handed the edge back a loss Friday night to a county to the Pirates, 31-28. Hilliard foe. The Fernandina Beach scored the game-winner on an High School football team 80-yard pass. lost 36-31 to the host Hilliard “It was a good game for us,” Flashes (6-0). Hilliard coach John Pate said. “Congratulations to “They’ve got a lot of talent, but Hilliard,” said Jude Swearingen, we told our kids that the pres- head coach at FBHS. “They sure was on because they are are a good team, and the ball a 4-A team and we are a 1-A bounced their way Friday team.” night.” Miller was 3-of-11 for 72 Cameron Jacobs scored the yards, two touchdowns and an first touchdown of the game. He interception and, on the ground, reeled in a 24-yard pass from he carried the ball 15 times quarterback Cam Miller to put for 89 yards and another TD. the Pirates up 6-0. Khamari Barksdale rushed 18 The teams exchanged touch- times for 138 yards. downs throughout the game. The Pirate defense was Thurmon Marques II scored a led by Ernest Cortez with six Pirate TD on a 78-yard kickoff tackles and an assist. Josiah return in the second quarter to Rauls had four tackles and as KATHIE SCIULLO/COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS put the Pirates up again 13-7. many assists. Willie Coleman Brooks Rohe and A.J. West bring down a Hilliard Flash Friday night in Hilliard. Hilliard answered with a had three stops, and Brooks 1-yard run to take a 14-13 lead, Rohe had two tackles and six but Jacobs struck again, scoring assists. Kyle Lee had a tackle Caiden Sweat recorded seven Friday night,” Swearingen said. on North Florida Educational School’s 2020 regular season on a 28-yard pass from Miller. and seven assists, and A.J. West assists. The Pirates (5-3) travel Institute on its new field finale. Kickoff is slated for 7 The Pirates led 20-14 at half- had one tackle and five assists. “We will play better next to Jacksonville Friday to take in Fernandina Beach High p.m.

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The Yulee High School volleyball team beat Raines 25-11, 25-12, 25-3 Thursday in the region quarterfinal round. “They team played great,” YHS Coach Donna Jackson said. “We had several personal and team goals for this match, and the players were able to meet each goal.” Caroline Brackens had 10 aces and six kills for Yulee; Christina Jackson had 14 kills and four aces; Emma Cook and Elizabeth Jackson recorded five kills apiece; and Kaylee Manning had 24 assists. Yulee advanced to the semifinal round and traveled to Bishop Kenny Tuesday. “This will be a tough game,” Donna Jackson said. “Earlier this season, we lost to BK in four sets, so the players are eager to play them again.”

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Organizers announced the creation of The Orca Golf Bags Women’s Match Play Championship to be held at World Golf Village Oct. 26 through Nov. 7, 2021. With the intention of shining a bright light on women’s developmental level professional golf, World Golf Village will host a unique two weeks of tournament play as the centerpiece of what will be a celebration of women’s initiatives on the course, in the boardroom and in the community. The tournament will be an official event on the Women’s All Pro Tour and run as a collaboration between MediaShare Consulting Group of Ponte Vedra Beach and On the Green Consulting of Jacksonville, along with women’s leadership organization, Generation W, adding a dynamic off-course women’s initiatives programming. The tournament series will feature 64 women professionals looking to fulfill their dream of playing on the LPGA Tour, battling over two weeks in two separate, but connected tourna- ments. The first week will feature a 54-hole stroke play tournament on the King & Bear PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER course, which will also seed the second week’s The 6-and-under Yulee Hornets hosted Clay County PAL Saturday in North Florida Youth Football Conference action at the Yulee Sports Complex on Goodbread Road. It was the regular season finale. WOMEN Continued on 2B SPORTS SHORTS Masks and social distancing are Practices start Nov. 3, and will demic. The pandemic forced the ABA Full details of the restructured sea- Girls fitness program required. For information, call 310- be held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and to suspend operations on March 12, son will be announced in the upcom- The city of Fernandina Beach 3350, ext. 1, or email Melissa Taylor Thursday. For information, contact prior to the start of the postseason ing months as it continues to monitor Parks & Recreation Department is at [email protected]. Coach Eric Kubatzke at 556-1684. playoffs. The 13th-ranked Nassau the pandemic. For information, visit offering a free girls fitness program Pride was looking to make a deep www.nassaupride.com. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7 at Peck playoff push. Gym, 1200 Elm St. It is open to ages Pirate Wrestling Club Pride delays season The ABA plans to shorten the sea- 9-12. The Pirate Wrestling Club will The American Basketball son and extend regular season play Learn to skate Groups of five rotate in 30-minute hold registration from 5:30-7 p.m. Association and Nassau Pride through mid-March. The league also The First Coast Skating Academy blocks and will be introduced to body Nov. 2 in Building 22, adjacent to the announced the start of the 2020-21 plans to shorten the play-in rounds, at Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex is weight exercises and fitness equip- Fernandina Beach High School foot- season will be delayed until Jan. 2 and hold the Final Eight playoff now offering Learn to Skate classes ment. Parents are welcome. ball field. Access the building from instead of its original opening date games in Binghamton, N.Y., in mid- for guests of all ages and skill levels. All COVID-19 protocols apply. Beech Street at South 19th Street. of Nov. 7 due to the COVID-19 pan- April. SHORTS Continued on 4B WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 News-Leader 2B SPORTS 37 compete TEEING UP FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND in women’s play day

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Thirty-seven members of the Women’s Golf Association at the Amelia Island Club per- severed intermittent rain showers as they participated in their weekly play day on Oct. 20. Teams were grouped into ABCD four- somes, and the format featured one best ball net on even holes and two best balls net on odd holes. The winning team, finishing with a score of 90, consisted of Gin Barbera, Margaret Newton, Cherie Billings and Diane MacDonell. The second-place team included Marti Cain, Salli Roberts, Debi Sutton and Georgia Murray, turning in a final score of 93. Teammates Maureen Nussman, Mary Kaulfuss, Kathy Smith and Barbara Patton finished in third place with a final score of 96. Birdies were recorded by Jane Preston, Pam Fox, Billings, Barbera and Nussman, while chip-ins were scored by Jill Mathe, Barbera and Kaulfuss. The only sandie that day was recorded by Fox. The winning team in the nine-hole division included Gayle Howard, Peggy Kolasa and Carole Haims, turning in a final score of 52. 3-3-3 game Getting out ahead of the rain, the members of the 18-hole Ladies Golf Association at the Golf Club of Amelia Island participated in a 3-3-3 game. Players chose three holes each of their best net par 3s, par 4s and par 5s. Mary Ellen Mendes, Mindy McCann and Sue Lansdell tied for first place with a score There was a full field Monday of 31; Emily Gordon was fourth with a 32; and for the inaugural golf tourna- Suzanna Braun placed fifth with a 33. ment to benefit the Collin Helms Memorial Scholarship North Hampton results Fund at the Amelia River The Men’s Golf Association at the Golf Golf Club. Proceeds benefit Club at North Hampton held its play day Oct. the fund, which will distrib- 20. Players threw out their three worst net ute college scholarships to scores. Taking first place was Ken Braddock deserving Fernandina Beach (minus 8). John Willis (minus 7) was second. High School baseball players. Bob Tartaglia and John Becker tied for third In action are Buddy Holwell, at minus 4. Danny Miller, Earl Hurst, John top left; Gavin Mullens, far Riordan and Robert Dice shared fifth place at left top; and Tony West, left. minus 3. Joe Fincher, Edward Burakowski, Liam and Sabrina Helms, far Jefry Bohn, Ray Rasmussen and Larry Trapp left bottom, were on hand for were tied for ninth at minus 2. the event. Teams included, The ladies played beat the pro, who shot a top right, Chandler Young, 74. Michelle Vessey was first with a 69; Kara Danny Leeper, Larry Howard O’Rourke was second with a 72; Susie Levy and Michael Duckworth and, was third with 73; Denise Buse was fourth above, David Rouse, Louis with a 75; and Pat Riordan, Sue Lopiano and Llerandi, Holwell and John Marsha Mongeon tied for fifth with a 76. Powell. For information on Tied for eighth place with 77s were Judi the event, contact Michelle Kopp and Karen Leblanc. Terri Lockwood, Seder at Michelleseder@ Deb Rasmussen and Linda Bass tied for 10th gmail.com. with a 79. PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER

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A Public Service Announcement by The News-Leader Moonset 4:54A Low 12:54A 1.98’ Sun. Sunrise 6:41A Low 2:28A 1.70’ Wed. Sunrise 7:37A High 7:16A 7.80’ Moonset 7:27A High 8:54A 8.24’ Moonrise 5:31P Low 1:18P 2.27’ 11/01 Sunset 5:37P Low 3:00P 2.01’ 10/28 Sunset 6:40P High 7:41P 7.84’ Moonrise 6:30P High 9:13P 7.43’ Moonset 5:47A Low 1:37A 1.84’ Sunrise 6:41A Low 3:02A 1.77’ Thur. Sunrise 7:38A High 8:00A 8.03’ Mon. Moonset 8:22A High 9:31A 8.16’ 10/29 Moonrise 5:59P Low 2:03P 2.17’ 11/02 Sunset 5:36P Low 3:36P 2.06’ Sunset 6:39P High 8:20P 7.83’ Moonrise 7:06P High 9:51P 7.23’ Moonset 6:40A Low 2:16A 1.74’ Sunrise 6:42A Low 3:36A 1.86’ Fri. Sunrise 7:39A High 8:40A 8.18’ Tues. Moonset 9:18A High 10:08A 8.05’ 10/30 Moonrise 6:27P Low 2:45P 2.07’ 11/03 Sunset 5:35P Low 4:13P 2.17’ Sunset 6:39P High 8:59P 7.75’ Moonrise 7:47P High 10:29P 7.04’ Moonset 7:33A Low 2:53A 1.69’ Sunrise 6:43A Low 4:11A 1.97’ Sunrise 7:40A High 9:17A 8.25’ Wed. Moonset 10:14A High 10:47A 7.94’ Sat. Full Moon 10:51A TH TH Sunset 5:35P Friday, Nov. 6 7-11pm Saturday, Nov. 7 10/31 Sunset 6:38P Low 3:23P 2.01’ 11/04 Low 4:52P 2.32’ Moonrise 6:57P High 9:36P 7.62’ Moonrise 8:33P High 11:09P 6.89’ • BIG PROJECTOR SCREEN Tide calculations are for Amelia River, Fernandina Beach. No corrections are necessary. Lauren Sun & Moon events are also calculated for Fernandina Beach, although actual times may vary because of land masses. OUT BACK FOR THE GAME Paying too much money for your business insurance? Simpler, smarter business insurance. Marie We come to your business for personalized service to save you both time and money. Band • BEER SAMPLES We make insurance easy. •TAILGATE SPECIALS 1998 S. Fletcher Ave, 904-388-6446 Amelia Island, FL WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 News-Leader 4B SPORTS SHORTS From 1B Station. The show, hosted RECREATION ROUNDUP by local broadcast veteran The classes take place twice Terry Norvelle and News4JAX a week, giving registrants the Sports Editor Justin Barney, is The city of Fernandina Beach Parks & Pirates on Facebook or email fbpbpi- Monday, Wednesday and Friday from option of taking one or two recorded from a high school Recreation Department offers the follow- [email protected]. 6-9 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.; Tuesday and classes per week. Jacksonville sporting event every week, ing programs and activities. Visit www. • Open roller hockey at the Main Thursday from 6-9 a.m. and 1-5 p.m; Ice also offers new participants including from the sidelines fbfl.us. Beach Multi-Purpose Court. Adult/older Saturday from 9 a.m.-2p.m.; Sunday the chance to try a Learn to of a local high school football • Peck Gym is now fully open. The teens skate Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Lap swim fees are Skate class for just $16. game each week during foot- cardio area, weight room and basketball/ (beginner) and Saturdays from 4:15-4:45 $3 a day for city residents, $5 non-city. Face coverings are ball season. volleyball court opened Friday, and all p.m. (easy) and 4:45-6 p.m. (advanced). • Private swim lessons have been required by all employees, The show will be about sports activities are restored to their nor- Family skate Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. postponed until further notice. instructors and guests while more than football. Reporter mal days and times. and Saturdays from 3-4 p.m. Call Ray • Scuba classes at the Atlantic pool. inside the building. Visit www. Kaley Whitehead takes • Atlantic kiddie pool closes Nov. 1 for Matz at 215-852-7038. Try Diving Experience, a one- to two- jacksonvilleice.com/learn-to- viewers behind the scenes the season. • Central Park has four lighted hard hour introductory experience that con- skate. with features on every sport • Open adult volleyball at Peck Gym courts available for open play. Courts sists of a short classroom session and Jacksonville Ice & played on the high school Tuesdays and Fridays from 7-9 p.m. 1 and 2 (closest to South 13th Street) trying scuba in our pool with a certified scene on the First Coast. Visit Informal team games on two courts. reserved for instructed play during posted scuba diving instructor or divemaster. Sportsplex is located at 3605 Philips Hwy. inside the San JaxHighSchool912.com. Teams selected each night. Ages 16 and hours. Players must have gate keys to Open to ages 8 and up. Cost is $50 per enter courts. Keys may be purchased at Marco East Business Park. up (ages 16 and 17 must have parental person for city residents, $62 non-city; Take Exit 347 off I-95 at consent form signed by parents and the Atlantic Center for $20 per key during $80/couple city residents, $100 non- Play pickleball notarized before participating). Cost is normal business hours, Monday-Friday Emerson. city; $150/group for city residents (up to Scheduled play at the $2/day for city residents, $5 non-city. from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 8 six people), $188 non-city. Scheduled Boules Club pickleball courts at Central • Youth team volleyball at Peck Gym a.m. to 4 p.m. at your convenience. Call 310-3350 to Park in Fernandina Beach has Tuesdays and Fridays from 3-7 p.m. For • Atlantic Pool (main pool only) is now schedule. The Amelia Island Boules resumed. Beginner play (levels school and club teams. Players must open for lap swim and aqua aerobics Club holds pétanque pickup PADI scuba open water certification. 1.0-2.5) is 3-4 p.m. Sunday; have adult coach or adult supervision. Private and group instruction available. games on the pétanque courts only. Atlantic kiddie pool is open Monday- social play (3.0 plus with chal- Call 310-3353 or 310-3354 at least 24 Friday from 12-5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-2 City course fee is $120 and includes at Central Park, corner of hours in advance to reserve courts. Cost administration and instruction (additional lenge court) is from 4-6 p.m. p.m. MLK Jr. pool is open for AquaGym Atlantic Avenue and South 11. Sunday. is $2/day for city residents, $5 non-city. Fitness classes only. Lap swim: Monday- check-out dive fee). PADI eLearning Street, Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. - and most afternoons on week- Women’s open play (all lev • Open adult indoor soccer at Peck Friday from 6-8:30 a.m. and 12-5 p.m.; registration is $185 and includes online els) on courts 1-4 is from 8-10 Gym Wednesdays from 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday academic training, use of scuba gear days. Pétanque (pay-tonk) is a.m. Monday, and level 3.5 on Informal team games. Teams selected from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Lap swim fees: $3 and certification card. Participants must a cousin of both horseshoes per day for city residents, $5 non-city. provide their own masks, snorkels, fins, and bocce, the Italian bowling courts 1, 5 and 6 from 4-6 p.m. each night. Ages 16 and up (ages 16 Monday, with rating level 4.0 and 17 must have parental consent form Monthly rates also available. booties and weight belts. Open to ages game. The public is always signed by parents and notarized before plus on courts 2-4. Levels 3.0 • Aqua aerobics at Atlantic Pool, 2500 10 and up. Visit the Atlantic Recreation welcome. Call 491-1190. and 3.5 plus play from 8-10 participating). Cost is $2 for city resi- Atlantic Ave. Full pool; no separate shal- Center. dents, $5 non-city. low and deep water classes. Monday- a.m. Tuesday, and levels 2.0, • Beach wheelchairs can be reserved High school roundup 2.5 and 3.0 from 10 a.m. to • Open basketball at Peck Gym Friday at 9-10:00 a.m. Class sizes are at the Atlantic Center by paying a refund- limited and are first-come, first-served. - A new television show noon. Levels 3.0 and 3.5 plus Monday and Thursday from 11 a.m.- able $50 deposit. Four wheelchairs avail highlighting high school sports with challenge court is from 7 p.m. (court closes at 5:30 p.m. for A social distancing waiting area is available. Call 310-3350. on the First Coast is airing 4-6 p.m. Wednesday. adult leagues in winter and summer); able. Aqua aerobics/fitness combination • Rod Gibson Tennis Services at on CW17 every Saturday Men’s open play (all levels) Wednesday from 11 a.m.-5:15 p.m.; passes available (includes use of Atlantic Central Park tennis courts 1 and 2. morning. High School 9:12 on courts 1-3 is from 8-10 and Tuesday and Friday from 11 a.m.-2 Fitness Room). Inquire at Atlantic Center. Available instructed programs: Youth ten- Roundup, a 30-minute tele- a.m. Nighttime social play (all p.m., based on court availability due to • AquaGym Fitness classes at MLK nis clinics, fall I session through Oct. 29: vision show that airs each levels) is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. organized team activities. Persons under Jr. Pool, 1200 Elm St. Fitness HIT on Red Ball 1 on Tuesdays and Thursdays the age of 16 must be accompanied by Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 from 3-3:45 p.m. and Red Ball 2 on Saturday morning at 11:30 Thursday. Levels 3.0 and 3.5 a.m., takes viewers inside plus is from 8-10 a.m. Friday, adults of the age of 18 or older. Photo p.m.; pilates/stretch flex on Tuesday and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45- the world of local high school identification must be presented to enter Thursday at 4 p.m.; and boot camp from 4:30 p.m. Fees are $84 for full session and levels 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 athletics as well as on the from 10 a.m. to noon. On Peck Gym. 9-10 Saturdays. Monthly, one class/day: city residents, $100.80 non-city. Orange sidelines for high school foot- • Pickleball at Central Park. Six lighted $50 city residents, $63 non-city residents. Ball on Mondays and Wednesdays from Saturday, nighttime social play courts available. Players must have gate ball games played on the First (all levels) is from 6:30-8:30 Monthly, two classes/day: $65 for city 3-4 p.m. and Green Ball on Mondays Coast. p.m. keys, which may be purchased at the residents, $81 non-city. $5/day for one and Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. Fees are $99 for full session city residents, A re-air of the show is Visit www.fbpickleball.com, Atlantic Center for $20 per key Monday- class city residents, $6 non-city. $10/ Fernandina Beach Pickleball Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday day for two classes city residents, $12 $118.80 non-city. Junior intermediate on broadcast Sunday at midnight - non-city. after each Sunday SportsZone Pirates on Facebook or email from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.fbpick Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6 [email protected]. leball.com, Fernandina Beach Pickleball • Lap swim days and hours are p.m. on Channel 4 The Local LEGAL NOTICES

SIONERS NOTICE UNDER nance and supporting infor- OF NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA All other creditors of the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, See Exhibit A attached NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING continue hearings on this FICTITIOUS NAME LAW mation are available for in- /s/ JOHN A. CRAWFORD decedent and other persons FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, hereto The South Amelia Island matter. PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, spection in the Department Its: Ex-Officio Clerk having claims or demands IN AND FOR ANY PERSON CLAIMING Shore Stabilization Associa- Nick Gillette, Chair FLORIDA STATUTES of Planning and Economic BY: s/ DANIEL B. LEEPER against decedents estate NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS tion, Inc. will hold a Finance Nassau County Planning NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Opportunity, 96161 Nassau Its: Chairman must file their claims with this PROBATE DIVISION FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER Committee Meeting on and Zoning Board that the undersigned, desiring Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Com- Individuals with disabilities court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER CASE NO.: 2020-CP-351 THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER November 2, 2020, at Daniel B. Leeper, Chair to engage in business under ments may also be directed needing a reasonable ac- THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- IN RE: AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS 8:00a.m. and also on Novem- Nassau County Board of the fictitious name of Ben- in writing to the Department commodation to participate CATION OF THIS NOTICE. ESTATE OF TIMOTHY NOEL PENDENS, MUST FILE A CLAIM ber 3, 2020 at 10:00a.m. Both County Commissioners netts Accounting Services lo- of Planning and Economic in this proceeding should ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED OCONNOR, WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE meetings will be held via FNL 2T 10-21-28-2020 cated at 97248 Morgans Opportunity, e-mailed to contact the Office of the WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET Deceased. SALE. ZOOM. To attend this meet- #603571 planninginfo@nassaucoun- FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF DATED on October 13, ing, please call (904) 277-5123 Way, in the County of Nas- County Manager at least two NOTICE TO CREDITORS REZONING NOTICE tyfl.com, or received by tele- THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 2020. for the link to the meeting. sau, in the City of Yulee, Flori- days prior to the proceeding TO: ALL PERSONS HAVING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN phone at (904) 530-6300. All WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- FNL 1T 10-28-2020 da 32097 intends to register at (904) 530-6010, or, if the CLAIMS OR DEMANDS that on Thursday, November comments will become part NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIES ACT (ADA) Notice: In ac- #606509 the said name with the Divi- hearing impaired, Florida Re- AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: 5, 2020, at 6:00 PM. or soon sion of Corporations of the of the record in this matter lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 TIME PERIOD SET FORTH cordance with the Americans You are hereby notified REZONING NOTICE thereafter as the matter may Florida Department of State, and subject to Floridas public (v) or 1-800-955-8771(TDD). ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED that a Petition for Administra- with Disabilities Act of 1990 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN be heard, the Planning and Tallahassee, Florida. records law. FNL 2T 10-28 & 11-04-2020 TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- tion has been filed in the Es- (ADA) persons with disabilities that on Thursday, November Zoning Board of Nassau Dated at Fernandina Individuals with disabilities #606071 TER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF tate of Timothy Noel OCon- needing special accommo- 5, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. or soon County will hold a public Beach this 16th day of Octo- needing a reasonable ac- DEATH IS BARRED. nor, File No. 2020CP351 in the dations to participate in this IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, thereafter as the matter may hearing at the Commission ber, 2020. commodation to participate Service on the Agency for Circuit Court for Nassau proceeding should contact FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT be heard the Planning and Chambers, James S. Page Bennetts Accounting Services in this proceeding should Health Care Administration is County, Florida, Probate divi- the ADA Coordinator in the IN AND FOR Zoning Board of Nassau Governmental Complex, FNL 1T 10-28-2020 contact the office of the required, and this notice will sion, the address of which is office of the Clerk of the Cir- NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA County will hold a public 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, #606086 County Manager at least two be accompanied with a 76347 Veterans Way, Suite cuit Court at Nassau County CASE NO.: 2019-CA-000050 hearing at the Commission Florida 32097 to consider ap- days prior to the proceeding copy of the death certificate. 456, Yulee, Florida 32097; that Courthouse, 191 Nassau [NOTICE UNDER AMELIA WOODS BEACH AND Chambers, James S. Page plication No. R20-011 for re- at (904) 530-6010 or, if the The date of the first publi- the total cash value of the Es- Place, Yulee, Florida 32097, FICTITIOUS NAME LAW RAQUET CLUB CONDOMINI- Governmental Complex, zoning. Also, be it known that hearing impaired, Florida Re- cation of this notice is Octo- tate is over $75,000.00 and within 2 working days of re- PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, UM ASSOCIATION, INC., 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, on Monday, December 14, lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 ber 28, 2020. that the name and address ceipt of this notice. If you use a Florida not-for-profit corpo- Florida 32097 to consider Ap- 2020, at 6:00 P.M. or soon FLORIDA STATUTES (v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). Attorney for Personal Repre- of the Personal Representa- assistive technology (such as ration, Plaintiff, plication No. PUD19-001 for thereafter as the matter may NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE sentative: Andrew A. Pon- tive is: a Braille reader, a screen vs. rezoning to Planned Unit De- be heard, the Board of Coun- that the undersigned, desiring PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A nock Ponnock Law PLC Denese OConnor reader, TTY, etc.) and the for- JOSEPH ROBERT BEATTY, velopment. Also, be it known ty Commissioners of Nassau to engage in business under PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL Florida Bar No. 195420 96014 Sweetbriar Lane mat of any of the website KNOWN HEIR OF JOSEPH H. that on Monday, December County will hold a public the fictitious name of RDEV ANY DECISION MADE BY THE 10100 W. Sample Rd, Fl 3 Yulee, Florida 32097 material interferes with your BEATTY, DECEASED, et al., 14, 2020, at 6:00 P.M. or soon hearing on application for re- WORKS located at 95237 Peri- BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- Coral Springs, FL 33065-3975 ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ability to access the informa- Defendant(s). thereafter as the matter may zoning No. R20-011, at the winkle Place, in the County of MISSION WITH RESPECT TO Direct: 954-340-4051 NOTIFIED THAT: tion, please contact the Clerk NOTICE OF ACTION be heard, the Board of Coun- Commission Chambers, Nassau, in the City of Fernan- ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT Fax: 954-340-3411 All creditors of the dece- of Court at ADA@nassaucle- TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ty Commissioners of Nassau James S. Page Complex lo- dina Beach, Florida 32034 in- SUCH MEETING OR HEARING Primary Email: AndrewPon- dent and other persons hav- rk.com or (904) 548-4600, 0 to GRANTEES, DEVISEES, LIENERS, County will hold a public cation concerning the follow- tends to register the said HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD [email protected] ing claims or demands be provided with further assis- TRUSTEES, AND CREDITORS OF hearing on application No. ing described property in name with the Division of Cor- OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND Personal Representative: against decedents estate on tance. If you are hearing or JOSEPH H. BEATTY, DECEASED PUD19-001, at the Commis- Nassau County. porations of the Florida De- FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY BRIAN DEBRASON, SR whom a copy of this notice is voice impaired, you may call Last known address: Unknown sion Chambers, James S. Location for the above partment of State, Tallahas- NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- 3930 Marshall Avenue served within three months 711, and the Florida Relay YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Page Complex location con- described property is: On the see, Florida. BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- Lorain, Ohio 44053 after the date of the first pub- Service will assist you with action to foreclose a Claim of cerning the following de- east side of First Coast Hwy., Dated at Fernandina CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH FNL 2T 10-28 & 11-04-2020 lication of this notice must file your call to our office. Lien on property in Nassau scribed property in Nassau between Tradewinds Way Beach this 23th day of Octo- RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- #606529 their claims with this Court By: Karen J. Lockett County, Florida: County. and Plantation Oaks Lane, ber, 2020. MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE Deputy Clerk Apartment 103, Building 3 Location for the above Parcel ID # 00-00-30-0760- Robert Satterthwaite, Owner WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF Taylor, Stewart, Houston, of AMELIA WOODS BEACH described property is: On the 0006-0020 RDEV WORKS BASED. THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS & Duss, P.A. AND RACQUET CLUB, PHASE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT west side of Blackrock Road, R20-011 proposes to re- FNL 1T 10-28-2020 The Planning and Zoning NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER Attorneys for Plaintiff 1, a Condominium, accord- IN AND FOR North of SR200/A1A. Parcel #s zone approximately 1.67 #606506 Board and the Board of THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A 590 Oak St ing to the Declaration thereof NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA 45-3N-28-0000-0001-0110, 45- acres from Residential Single- County Commissioners may COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON Jacksonville, FL 32204 NOTICE OF INTENTION recorded in Official Records PROBATE DIVISION 3N- 28-0000 -0001-0120, 37- Family 1 (RS-1) to Residential continue hearings on this THEM. EXHIBIT A TO CONSIDER ENACTMENT matter. Book 240, page 639, as FILE NUMBER: 2020-CP-000358 A PORTION OF THE D. FER- 3N-28-0000-0001-0000 (por- General 1 (RG-1). All other creditors of the This application is filed by: OF AN ORDINANCE FNL 2T 10-21-28-2020 amended by instrument filed DIVISION: B NANDEZ GRANT, SECTION 41, tion), and 50-3N-28-0000- decedent and persons hav- James E. Aberson and Amy NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN #605207 in Official Records Book 256, IN RE: ESTATE OF TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 0022-0000(portion). ing claims or demands A. Beverly, 4820 First Coast that the Nassau County Plan- page 41 and subsequently ROBERT L. CATION, 28 EAST, NASSAU COUNTY, PUD19-001 proposes to re- against the Estate of the Hwy., owners. Oglethorpe ning and Zoning Board will NOTICE OF INTENTION TO amended by instrument filed Deceased. FLORIDA. ALSO BEING A POR- zone approximately 152.4 decedent must file their Development LLC, 608 conduct a public hearing on CONSIDER ENACTMENT in Official Records Book 257, NOTICE TO CREDITORS TION OF THOSE LANDS AS DE- acres from Open Rural (OR) claims with this court WITHIN Ocean Club Court, Fernandi- Thursday, November 5, 2020 OF ORDINANCE page 143, of the public The administration of the SCRIBED IN OFFICIAL and Residential Single Family- THREE MONTHS AFTER THE na Beach, FL 32034, agent. at 6:00pm or soon thereafter NOTICE is hereby given records of Nassau County, estate of ROBERT L. CATION, RECORDS BOOK 1155, PAGE 2 to Planned Unit Develop- DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- This hearing will be con- as the matter to be heard re- that the Board of County Florida. deceased, whose date of 505, TOGETHER WITH THOSE ment (PUD). TION OF THIS NOTICE. ducted as a quasi-judicial garding the proposed Ordi- Commissioners of Nassau Parcel Identification Num- death was July 20, 2020, is LANDS AS DESCRIBED IN OFFI- This application is filed by:, ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS hearing. nance. The public hearing County, Florida, at a Regular ber: 00-00-31-1035-0003-0103 pending in the Circuit Court CIAL RECORDS BOOK 1243, Blackrock Cove, LLC, 463106 NOT SO FILED WITH BE FOREV- All interested parties are will be held at the James S. meeting to be held on Mon- Property Address: 2700 for Nassau County, Florida, PAGE 1519, OF THE PUBLIC SR200/A1A, Yulee, FL 32097 ; ER BARRED. invited to attend the public Page Governmental Com- day, the 9th day of Novem- Mizell Ave. Unit 303, Fernandi- Probate Division, the address RECORDS OF NASSAU COUN- Blackrock Park, LLP, 2955 Hart- The date of the first publica- hearings and to be heard. plex, 96135 Nassau Place, ber, 2020 at 6:00 P.M., or as na Beach, FL 32034 of which is 76347 Veterans TY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE ley Road, Suite 108, Jack- tion of this Notice is October Copies of the proposed Ordi- Yulee, Florida 32097. Also, the soon thereafter as the matter has been filed against you Way, Yulee, Florida 32097. The PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS sonville, FL 32257; Anderson, 28, 2020. nance and supporting infor- Nassau County Board of may be heard, in the Com- and you are required to writ- names and addresses of the FOLLOWS: Willyoung, Brewer and Boyett, FNL 2T 10-28 & 11-04-2020 mation are available for in- County Commissioners will mission Chambers, located at ten defenses, if any, to it on personal representative's and COMMENCE AT THE MOST 96195 Blackrock Road, Yulee, #606083 spection in the Department conduct a public hearing on the James S. Page Govern- Plaintiff's the personal representative's WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID Florida 32097, Owners; and of Planning and Economic December 14, 2020 at mental Complex, 96135 Nas- attorney, McCabe & Rons- attorney are set forth below. NOTICE OF SALE SECTION 41; THENCE NORTH Rogers Towers, P.A., 960185 Opportunity, 96161 Nassau 6:00pm or soon thereafter as sau Place, Yulee, Florida, in- man, whose address is 110 All creditors of the dece- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 41 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 Gateway Blvd., Suite 203, Fer- Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Com- the matter to be heard re- tends to consider for adop- Solana Road, Suite 102, Ponte dent and other persons hav- that the undersigned intends SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE nandina Beach, FL 32034, ments may also be directed garding the proposed Ordi- tion the following proposed Vedra Beach, Florida, 32082; ing claims or demands to sell the personal property NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SEC- Agent. in writing to the Department nance. The public hearing will ordinance: Telephone No. (904) 396- against decedent's estate on (household goods, etc.) at TION 41, A DISTANCE OF All interested parties are of Planning and Economic be held at the James S. Page ORDINANCE NO. 2020- 0090, within 30 days of first whom a copy of this notice is public sale by competitive 3376.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH invited to attend the public Opportunity, e-mailed to Governmental Complex, AN ORDINANCE OF THE publication, and file the origi- required to be served must bidding on Friday the 30th 10 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 05 hearings and to be heard. planninginfo@nassaucoun- 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- nal with the Clerk of this Court file their claims with this court day of October 2020 at 10:00 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE Copies of the Application tyfl.com, or received by tele- Florida 32097. SIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY, either before service on Plain- ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF am on the premises where OF 44.10 FEET TO THE NORTH- and supporting information phone at (904) 530-6300. All ORDINANCE 2020 - FLORIDA, CREATING THE NAS- tiffs attorney or immediately 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF said property has been stored WEST CORNER OF THOSE are available for inspection in comments will become part AN ORDINANCE OF THE SAU COUNTY WRECKER ORDI- thereafter; otherwise a de- THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS and which are located at LANDS AS DESCRIBED AS the office of the Planning of the record in this matter BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- NANCE; STATING INTENT, PRO- fault will be entered against NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE Bridgeview Self Storage "PARCEL A" IN OFFICIAL and Economic Opportunity and subject to Florida's public SIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY, VIDING SCOPE; PROVIDING you for the relief demanded DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY 474431 East State Road 200 RECORDS BOOK 836, PAGE Department, 96161 Nassau records law. FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR in the complaint or petition. OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 221, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Com- st Individuals with disabilities 12 OF THE LAND DEVELOP- WRECKER REQUIRED EQUIP- DATED this 21 day of All other creditors of the Nassau County the following: OF NASSAU COUNTY, FLORI- ments may also be directed needing a reasonable ac- MENT CODE, RESIDENTIAL MENT; PROVIDING WRECKER October, 2020. decedent and other persons Hampton Wildes 2128 DA; THENCE SOUTH 88 DE- in writing to the Planning and commodation to participate GENERAL-1 (RG-1); SPECIFI- OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS; [John A. Crawford] having claims or demands William Hutchison 2090 GREES 38 MINUTES 44 SEC- Economic Opportunity De- in this proceeding should CALLY SECTION 12.06, BUILD- PROVIDING MAXIMUM RATES; Clerk of the Court against decedent's estate Kelvin Tyrone Rhodes 5019 ONDS EAST, ALONG THE partment, emailed to plan- contact the office of the ING RESTRICTIONS; AMEND- PROVIDING REQUIREMENTS By: Amy B. Ennis must file their claims with this Kevin Lauble 1115 SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOTS 21 [email protected] County Manager at least two ING ARTICLE 12A OF THE LAND FOR STORAGE FACILITIES; As Deputy Clerk court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER Purchases must be paid THROUGH 24, IN THE PLAT OF com, or received by tele- days prior to the proceeding DEVELOPMENT CODE RESI- PROVIDING GENERAL RE- FNL 2T 10-28 & 11-04-2020 THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- for at the time of purchase by OTTER RUN, AS RECORDED IN phone at (904) 530-6300. All at (904) 530-6010 or, if the DENTIAL GENERAL-1, AMERI- QUIREMENTS FOR WRECKER #606210 CATION OF THIS NOTICE. cash only. PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 156, OF comments will become a hearing impaired, Florida Re- CAN BEACH (RG-1AB); OPERATORS; PROVIDING FOR ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED Dated this 10/21/2020 and SAID PUBLIC RECORDS, A DIS- part of the record in this mat- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 SPECIFICALLY SECTION VENUE; PROVIDING FOR SEV- WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET 10/28/2020 TANCE OF 357.89 FEET TO THE ter. NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA (v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). 12A.06, BUILDING RESTRIC- ERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES FNL 2T 10-21-28-2020 POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE This hearing will be con- PROBATE DIVISION THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE TIONS; AMENDING ARTICLE AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOR- #605115 CONTINUE SOUTH 88 DEGREES ducted as a quasi-judicial IN RE: ESTATE OF PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A 13 OF THE LAND DEVELOP- Copies of the Ordinance EVER BARRED. 38 MINUTES 44 SECONDS EAST, hearing. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL MENT CODE, RESIDENTIAL are available at the Clerk's SANDRA BAKER NOTWITHSTANDING THE A DISTANCE OF 402.44 FEET TO Individuals with disabilities FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ANY DECISION MADE BY THE GENERAL-2 (RG-2); SPECIFI- Office at the Robert M. Foster AKA SONDRA BAKER, TIME PERIODS SET FORTH THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF needing a reasonable ac- IN AND FOR BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- CALLY SECTIONS 13.04, MINI- Justice Center, located at FILE NO.20CP000354AXYX ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED SAID LANDS AS DESCRIBED IN commodation to participate MISSION WITH RESPECT TO MUM LOT REQUIREMENTS AND 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, Deceased. TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK in this proceeding should ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT 13.06, BUILDING RESTRICTIONS; Florida, Monday through Fri- NOTICE TO CREDITORS TER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF CASE NO.: 19-CA-437 1243, PAGE 1519; THENCE contact the office of the SUCH MEETING OR HEARING AMENDING ARTICLE 20 OF THE day, 8:30 a.m. through 5:00 The administration of the DEATH IS BARRED. DIVISION: SOUTH 01 DEGREES 37 MIN- County Manager at least two HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, p.m., except legal holidays. estate of SANDRA BAKER AKA The date of first publica- W. R. HOWELL COMPANY, UTES 33 SECONDS WEST, days prior to the proceeding OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE (IW); THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE SONDRA BAKER, deceased, tion of this notice is October Plaintiff, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LAST at (904) 530-6010 or, if the FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY SPECIFICALLY SECTIONS 20.06, PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A whose date of death was 28, 2020. Vs. SAID LANDS, A DISTANCE OF hearing impaired, Florida Re- NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- MINIMUM YARD REQUIRE- PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL July 27, 2020, is pending in the Attorney for Personal TSB OF NASSAU COUNTY, INC.; 206.34 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- MENTS AND 20.07, BUILDING ANY DECISION MADE BY THE Circuit Court for Nassau Representatives: SOUTHEASTERN BANK, CORNER OF LAST SAID LANDS; (v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RESTRICTIONS; AMENDING AR- BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- County, Florida, Probate Divi- KATHLEEN HOLBROOK COLD Defendants. THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- TICLE 21 OF THE LAND DEVEL- MISSION WITH RESPECT TO sion, the address of which is Florida Bar No. 0305111 NOTICE OF SALE 31 MINUTES 14 SECONDS PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON OPMENT CODE, INDUSTRIAL ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT 416 Centre Street, Fernandina Lippes Mathias Wexler NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN WEST, ALONG THE SOUTHERLY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE HEAVY (IH); SPECIFICALLY SUCH MEETING OR HEARING, Beach, Florida 32034. The Friedman LLP that pursuant to a Summary LINE OF LAST SAID LANDS AND ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BASED. SECTIONS 21.06, MINIMUM HE OR SHE WILL NEED A names and addresses of the [email protected] Judgment of Foreclosure en- THE WESTERLY EXTENSION OF BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- The Planning and Zoning YARD REQUIREMENTS AND RECORD OF THE PROCEED- personal representative and 10151 Deerwood Park Blvd. tered on February 24, 2020 SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, A DIS- MISSION WITH RESPECT TO Board and the Board of 21.07, BUILDING RESTRICTIONS; INGS, AND THAT, FOR SUCH the personal representative's Bldg. 300, Suite 300 and as amended on October TANCE OF 395.29 FEET; ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT County Commissioners may AND AMENDING ARTICLE 24 PURPOSE, HE OR SHE MAY attorney are set forth below. Jacksonville, Florida 32256 5, 2020, in the above-cap- THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES SUCH MEETING OR HEARING continue hearings on this OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- All creditors of the dece- Telephone: (904) 660-0020 tioned action, the Clerk of 21 MINUTES 50 SECONDS HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD matter. CODE, RECREATION AND BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- dent and other persons hav- Personal Representatives: this Court shall sell at public WEST, A DISTANCE OF 205.57 OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND Nick Gillette, Chair OPEN SPACE (ROS); ADDING CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH ing claims or demands WANDA S. CATION sale at 11:30 a.m. on Novem- FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY Nassau County Planning SECTIONS 24.07 AND 24.08, RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- against decedent's estate on 3910 S. Fletcher Avenue ber 19, 2020 through the Fore- NING. NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- and Zoning Board BUILDING RESTRICTIONS; PRO- MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON whom a copy of this notice is Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 closure Website https://nas- TOGETHER WITH: A 60 BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- Daniel B. Leeper, Chair VIDING FOR FINDINGS; PRO- WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE required to be served must ROBERT C. 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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 NEWS-LEADER / FERNANDINA BEACH, FL It’s hard to know how to celebrate the holidays Editor’s note: Portions of this Halloween decorations have never Halloween is one of those holidays costumes and danced around are surrounded by options for all column were previously published. been so lavish or clever. There that trigger strong crystal-clear campfires to scare away ghosts. It three. You can fill your cart with othing is the same in are huge blow-up witches, skel- memories. was Pope Gregory III who desig- Halloween candy, Thanksgiving today’s world. As we bat- etons and ghosts bobbing in yards Many grownups like to dress nated Nov. 1 as a day to honor all grocery supplies, and, yes, a tle the COVID-19 virus throughout our community, and up as much as the little ones. You saints and martyrs and created a Christmas tree. Npandemic, the rules seem pumpkins and chrysanthemums never know when a bank teller or holiday. The evening of celebration So, as we consider the parade of to be changing for everything. As cheer up doorsteps. a grocery store clerk might try and was called All Hallow’s Eve and holidays, we will have to face tough we face the holidays – Halloween, So, up to the attic to search trick you with a clever mask or later became Halloween. The cel- decisions about how we will cel- Thanksgiving and Christmas – for my box of Halloween and witch’s hat. Who doesn’t remem- ebrations became more and more ebrate. At least for this Halloween, many of our traditions will be Thanksgiving decorations, which ber the excitement of dressing for child-friendly through the years. our doorbell probably won’t ring. FROM compromised by this public health include a variety of pottery pump- Halloween or helping our own chil- Halloween is just the begin- No tricksters at the door – but that THE threat. kins and a dusty skeleton that sits dren chose who they would be? ning. The holiday trio is upon means more candy for us! PORCH Seems as if folks are deter- on the front porch each year. Gone It is always interesting to us – Halloween, Thanksgiving To receive her weekly newsletter mined to celebrate the holidays, are days of carving pumpkins and be reminded of the origins of and Christmas. In the past, retail or get information about her books, especially the one coming up roasting the seeds, but memories Halloween. It most probably dates stores used to promote one holi- including her four From the Porch Dickie – Halloween – but with some remain of my three boys compet- back to an ancient festival celebrat- day at a time. Now, with any trip books, contact Dickie at dickie. Anderson compromises. We are noticing that ing for the cleverest pumpkin face. ed by the Celts. Celebrants donned to a grocery or big box store, you [email protected]. Proceeds from London Taxi auction slated to help spina bifida patients You only have a few more days to bid on this 1982 Austin FRX4D diesel Hackney Carriage also known as a London Taxi. The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Foundation is sponsoring the auction to raise funds for Spina Bifida of Jacksonville, an organization that cares for children and adults impacted by the birth defect. AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE FOUNDATION The auction opened last Friday and will This authentic London Taxi is being auctioned by the end at 2:30 p.m. this Friday. You can place Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Foundation to raise your bid by visiting the Cars & Bids website funds for Spina Bifida of Jacksonville. As of Tuesday after- at http://bit.ly/2Tqqe4j. noon, there were 15 bids made for the car with the top “Lord Russell,” known to his friends as offer being $3,600. The Foundation says 100% of the pro- “Rusty,” was a gift to the Foundation from ceeds will go to the charity. Jaime and Aida del Valle to assist in raising funds and awareness of spina bifida, the most common permanently disabling birth defect in the United States, according to the release, which notes that an average Lord Rusty’s selling price will go to Spina partition between the front and back seats. of eight babies every day are born with spina Bifida of Jacksonville, and to sweeten the In lieu of a second front seat, there is a cargo bifida or a similar birth defect of the brain deal, the winning bidder will also receive area intended for the passenger luggage. and spine. four free tickets to the 2021 Amelia Island • The Austin FX4 was a British icon as a “‘Rusty’ starts and runs well, but sounds Concours d’Elegance. common London taxi cab for decades span- like a #10 tin can full of nails being vigorous- Here are some highlights from the auc- ning from 1958 through 1997. This “hackney ly shaken,” says the release. “Performance tion website about this London Taxi: carriage” was the first London taxi to have is underwhelming with 0-60 being Tuesday. • This 1982 Austin FX4D Taxi is finished four doors and it uses Ackerman steering ‘Rusty’ is the first cousin of the Duke of in black with a black and gray interior. geometry giving it a tight turn radius for navi- Bondo and truly needs a stripping and fresh • The true mileage of the car is unknown; gating narrow London streets. paint. We can’t sugar coat it, ‘Rusty’ needs however, the odometer displays 76,200 • This FX4D is powered by a 2520cc cosmetic help.” miles. inline-4 diesel engine, which produces 60 According to the Foundation, 100% of • This taxi has a bench back seat with a horsepower and 108 lb-ft of torque.

CHRISTY LELAIT Individuals supporting the national Women’s March, which backs Black Lives Matter and calls for defunding the police, marched in Fernandina Beach on Oct. 17, the same day the larger event took place in Washington, D.C. Local Women’s March draws crowd in Fernandina About 500 people joined in a local version of the ing back to Central Park via Centre Street. reach programs and events. Women’s March is feminist issue because black, poor, immigrant and national Women’s March that took place Oct. 17 in According to the national Women’s March web- committed to dismantling systems of oppression undocumented women are disproportionately tar- Washington, D.C., according to an email from local site, the mission of the organization and event “is through nonviolent resistance and building inclu- geted, abused and murdered by police. Women’s photographer Christy LeLait, who provided these to harness the political power of diverse women sive structures guided by self-determination, dig- Marchers across the country are sharing informa- pictures of the event. Fernandina Beach resident and their communities to create transformative nity and respect.” tion with their networks as a means to contribute Sheila Cocchi organized the march, which began social change. Women’s March is a women-led The website highlights the organization’s meaningful conversation. This is our small way to in Central Park. Before the march, Connor Faesel, movement providing intersectional education on a support for Blacks Lives Matter and defunding channel energy into sustained organizing to bring the Rev. Anthony Daniel, Joyce Frink and Jimmy diverse range of issues and creating entry points for the police: “The Women’s March is proud to about the new world we so desperately need.” Midyette spoke to the crowd, which then traveled new grassroots activists and organizers to engage support The Movement for Black Lives in their For information and to find local chapters, visit west on Ash Street to Second Street before return- in their local communities through trainings, out- call to #DefundPolice. Defunding the police is a womensmarch.com.

Volunteers clean up 800 pounds of litter in largest roadway cleanup event in 2020 Fifteen volunteers from Eight collected will encourage others to Flags Jeep Club, Lowe’s Heroes, secure their load and put litter in its Body Brew Botanicals, and Keep proper receptacle.” Nassau Beautiful recently cleaned Opportunities are available Wade’s Place of about 800 pounds monthly to join group cleanup of litter and debris, according to a events, and “individuals may find it news release. satisfying to include a litter pickup “No other single cleanup event during their daily walk. It is a great in Nassau County during 2020 has way to make a difference in keep- come close to removing this amount ing Nassau County clean, green of litter and debris, potentially keep- and beautiful,” the release states. ing the debris from contaminating For more information on events or our waterways and harming marine community service for litter and life,” says the release. On average in debris cleanup, visit keepnassau- 2020, volunteers have collected less beautiful.org or call 904-261-0165. than 300 pounds during single-day Keep Nassau Beautiful “is work- community cleanup events. ing to inspire, educate, and equip “Wade’s Place is an environmen- individuals, groups, businesses, tally sensitive area surrounded by and governments to take action to marsh and the Amelia River. Wind- make Nassau County a place where blown litter and debris collect along residents, visitors and wildlife can the roadway and in the marsh grass thrive and experience the beauty of SUBMITTED PHOTOS from traffic along the (Thomas J. Nassau County,” says the release. Volunteers sort through some of the trash that accumulat- Piles of trash bags like this were needed to collect Shave Jr. Bridge) and Wade’s Place,” You can stay connected with ed “along the roadway and in the marsh grass from traffic about 800 pounds of litter and debris from Wade’s KNB Executive Director Lynda Bell Keep Nassau Beautiful by visiting along the (Thomas J. Shave Jr. Bridge) and Wade’s Place,” Place in the largest Nassau County roadway cleanup said in the release. “We hope bring- the organization’s website or finding according to Keep Nassau Beautiful Executive Director conducted in 2020. ing attention to the amount of litter it on Facebook. Lynda Bell. 6B WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 AROUND TOWN News-Leader

open for Amelia Lifelong OUT &ABOUT Learning’s fall classes, CANCER PATIENTS & SURVIVORS which offer adults the opportunity to explore “interesting new subjects in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere with no THIS WEEK will run through Sunday, Nov. pressure, no papers, and no 1, with evening performances tests.” Most classes begin next The Rocky Horror Show at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday week and continue through will take over Amelia Musical matinees at 2 p.m. The per- mid-November. Because of Playhouse’s “Theatre Under formances are included in the COVID-19 virus pandemic, the Stars” outdoor stage for Theatre Jacksonville’s All just five classes will be offered, two nights in October. Access Season Membership with a hybrid mix of onsite and AMP’s annual homage to and cost $20 for non-mem- online Zoom classes. Onsite kitschy science fiction tells the bers. For more information and classes will be held at St. story of a naive couple seek- to purchase a membership or Peter’s Episcopal Church and ing shelter from a storm in the tickets, visit theatrejax.com or Amelia Community Theatre, home of a mad, transsexual call (904) 396-4425. both in Fernandina Beach. scientist who happens to be Masks and social distancing unveiling his new creation – The Plantation Artists’ will be observed and class a lusty muscle man named Guild & Gallery’s October sizes will be limited. Topics Rocky Horror. Audience show, “Let the Light Shine,” include “Glimpses of Times participation is key to the will open for in-person view- Past and Times to Come,” show so feel free to shout out ing through Saturday, when “The Tradition of Southern METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION your favorite one-liners to the it closes. Also on exhibit this Folk Medicine,” “The Play’s the Lynn Schultz, a Mary Kay consultant, has teamed up with A Janet Lynne Salon to actors and come dressed up month in the gallery’s Corner Thing 7.0 – ‘Our Town,’” “East offer cancer patients and survivors a full-service “day of beauty” – at no charge – on as your favorite character. show are the works of PAGG Asia and the Coronavirus Thursday. If you are using a wig, you’re encouraged to bring it with you for a free Performances will take place member Nancy Bartmess. Pandemic,” and “World wash, style, and even a cut, if desired. In addition, Schultz will be providing free skin at 7 and 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. Later this month, PAGG War II in the Pacific and Its care and color sessions will be available while you wait. Appointments are recom- 30, and at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, intends to host a virtual tour of Aftermath.” For more informa- mended. For more information, call 904-261-2493. A Janet Lynne Salon is located at Oct. 31. With no reservations the gallery so that the gallery’s tion and to register, visit ame- 2380 Sadler Road in Fernandina Beach. or tickets required, audience art can be viewed from any- lialearning.com. members should bring a chair where. Details of that tour will or blanket and pay what they be announced soon. PAGG is NEXT WEEK Historical Society hosts the inspire and motivate young Masks are required at the can. If the weather looks as if located at 94 Amelia Village annual events in and around readers to hold on to their entrance and seating will be it may be inclement, call (904) Circle in the Omni Amelia The Rotary Club of the historic Callahan Depot keepsakes and write and pub- socially distanced. Visit bar- 277-3455 at 7 p.m. to find out Island Plantation Spa & Shops Amelia Island Sunrise will between Brandies and Dixie lish their own life experience tramgardenclub.org for addi- if the show will be canceled. on Amelia Island. Gallery be flying in hundreds of avenues. The events include stories. tional information. hours, which have changed Maine lobsters next month activities for children, arts and The Book Loft, on Centre The Book Loft, a long- due to the COVID-19 virus, for its “2020 Lobster Fest To crafts vendors, food, live enter- Street in Fernandina Beach, Barnabas Center has time fixture in downtown are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Go Fundraiser.” This inaugural tainment, a car show and entry wll host both authors from 10 taken its annual Empty Fernandina Beach, has a 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday event will benefit Barnabas into the West Nassau Museum a.m. to 1 p.m. The book will be Bowls fundraiser online this busy month of author events through Saturday, and 1 to 5 Center’s Meal Pack program. of History. Vendors who were available in area bookstores, year and changed the format in October. Below are the p.m. Sunday 1-5. The gallery Lobsters can be purchased already committed to Railroad as well as in all online book of the luncheon to a drive-thru. dates and names, but for com- is closed on Monday. online and picked up Friday, Day have spaces guaranteed outlets. Other books by Myers The Empty Bowls Marketplace plete information about the Nov. 6, between 1 and 6 p.m. on the Nov. 7 date. Call 879- are The Shrinking Sands of – online at BiddingOwl.com/ authors, visit the bookstore’s Looking for a good book at a drive-thru that will be set 3406. Leave a message. an African American Beach – BarnabasCenter – features events page at https://bit. to read? The Friends of the up at the westside parking lot 1st and 2nd Editions, The Big more than 100 bowls painted ly/33zEnPh. Yulee Library are having a at Central Park in Fernandina Award-winning local Sand Dune and The Beach by Nassau County residents • Saturday, Oct. 31, 1-4 Bagged Book Sale. Visit the Beach. Lobsters are expected author Annette McCollough Lady, and PECK High School who donated their time and p.m. LaShawn Toomer. virtual book sale hosted by the to weigh between 1-1/4 and Myers will sign her first chil- – Golden Years Remembered. talents, as well as the work • Saturday, Oct. 31, 1-4 Friends of the Yulee Library 1-1/2 pounds and will be avail- dren’s book on Saturday, of five talented artists, includ- p.m. Jack Wyatt. by visiting nassaureads.com/ able live or cooked. Tickets are Nov. 7. Myers’ book, entitled UPCOMING ing Stephen Heywood, Billie friends/yulee. Books will be $25 per lobster. For more infor- Delaney’s Adventures with McCray, Michael Fay, Celeste Eight virtual performanc- already grouped into bags that mation or to purchase tickets, Friends, was co-written with The Bartram Garden Buck, and Barbara Koontz. es of Theatre Jacksonville’s you can purchase for $5. Book visit https://bit.ly/31nLfNS. her 10-year-old granddaugh- Club, Inc. will meet Launching on Thursday, the The Further Adventures of selections include adult and ter, Delaney Ann Myers. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Empty Bowls Market-place Nick Danger, Third Eye , a children’s books. All proceeds Crescendo Amelia will Delaney is a fourth-grade stu- GFWC Woman’s Club of allows shoppers to bid on parody of an old-fashioned benefit the Yulee Branch of the present a “Music Under the dent in Savannah, Ga. Fernandina Beach, 201 Jean items or buy them outright. radio drama complete with Nassau County Public Library Stars” concert outside on Published by Giro di Mondo Lafitte Blvd. Hospitality begins The online marketplace mistaken identity, betrayal, a System. Friday, Nov. 6, from 7:30- Publishing of Fernandina at 10 a.m. with the program will close Nov. 25. Purchased good guy detective, evil bad 9 p.m. at Amelia Musical Beach, the book was released to follow at 10:30 a.m. To per- items will be available for pick- guys and dangerous dames, Registration is now Playhouse. Along with the- Oct. 25. petuate the legacy of William up from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. band, there will be special The colorful book is aimed Bartram, a program will be 1 and 9 at Barnabas Center. guests and a food truck on at young to middle-school- presented by Sam Carr and Additional bowls will also be for site. Limited, socially distant aged children. Children are Mike Adams of the Bartram sale on those dates and seating, tickets available at forever exploring and gearing Trail Conference. Mike Adams will make wonderful holiday www.CrescendoAmelia.com. up for new adventures. Each will bring history to life in his gifts. The Empty Bowls drive- Ticket sales benefit both experience from birth helps reenactment using William thru event will be Nov. 20 from AMP and Crescendo Amelia. shape who they become and Bartram’s words and illustra- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local musi- AMP is located at 1955 helps them build a strong foun- tions of the flora and fauna cians will provide entertain- Island Walkway in Fernandina dation and character. of northeast Florida. Sam ment along the drive-thru route Beach. Call (904) 277-3455. The authors beautifully Carr will discuss the estab- and each guest will receive illustrate, through stories and lishment of the Bartram Trail the traditional Empty Bowls The 15th annual Railroad pictures, Delaney’s memo- National Heritage Corridor meal to take home, along Day Festival will be held rable adventures with family, which memorializes William with a hand-painted bowl. Nov. 7 in combination with the friends, and community. A list Bartram’s explorations of the To purchase tickets for this Hobos, Hot Rods and Heroes of “Questions to help you cre- colonial southeast. The pro- year’s Empty Bowls event, visit Festival. The West Nassau ate your own Adventures” will gram is open to the public. https://bit.ly/31JniQE.

SHOW FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES SUNDAY AT AMP

Amelia Musical Playhouse has partnered with Stage Aurora 100 Youth Voices to present the family-friendly show Sister Act Jr. at 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, according to a news release that says, “Sister Act Jr. is the feel-good musical comedy that has audiences jumping to their feet and feature original music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater.” Disguised as a nun, Deloris finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior played by Jacksonville’s Khari Anthony, the release says about Food & Craft Vendors, Music, Trains 9am-4pm Kids Area the show. For tickets, call 904-277-3455 or visit stage- 45am Hosted by Veterans Appreciation 10: aurora.ticketleap.com/sister-act-jr. The cost is $25 Joel Pace Classic Car Show 10am-2pm per adult and $15 per youth. You may also call Stage Piano Aurora at 904-765-7373. Wear a mask at the perfor- 45383 Dixie Avenue, Callahan Fl 32011 mance, and walk six feet apart from persons not in your household. 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AMP’s production will take Amelia Musical Playhouse place on its outdoor “Under the will stage its annual homage to Stars” stage at 7 and 10 p.m. kitschy science fiction with a Friday and at 7:30 p.m. Saturday production of The Rocky Horror and feature a live six-piece pit Show set for three performances band. You should bring your own this weekend. chair and sit in one of the socially The Rocky Horror Show tells distanced squares in the outdoor the story of a naive couple who venue. seek shelter from a storm in “With lighting design by the home of a mad, transsexual Bowen Moss and sets by Gregg scientist who happens to be Dillingham and Jeff Groden- unveiling his new creation – a Thomas, this year’s Rocky lusty, muscle man named Rocky Horror Show is sure to be one FEARTRAILS.COM Horror. A 1975 film version for the books,” the release If you’re a hardcore Halloween fan, you’ll enjoy Fear of the show, titled The Rocky states. Trails, but North Florida’s newest, scariest outdoor haunt- Horror Picture Show and star- Tickets are $20 per person ed experience has only two days remaining – Friday and ring Tim Curry, helped solidify and are available by calling the Saturday from 6:30 to 11 p.m. The venue is situated on a the show a cult classic with lots AMP box office at 904-277- 35-acre active timber farm where you’ll walk through the of audience participation. 3455 or going online to 904Tix. darkness on a worn dirt path winding through the pine “Audience participation is com. AMP is located at 1955 trees. Legend has it these woodlands and pine trees, milled key so feel free to shout out Island Walkway in Fernandina by old man Peabody, are haunted and come alive with the your favorite one-liners to the Beach. sounds of long-dead loggers and the screams of the tor- actors,” a news release about the If the weather looks question- SUBMITTED tured. Individual tickets can be purchased at FearTrails. show says and notes that prop able either night of the produc- The Rocky Horror Show will transport audiences to com and start at $25 each, with group and corporate rates bags will be available. In addition, call AMP at 904-277-3455 another world this weekend while providing a much- available for parties over 12. Fear Trails is located at 86300 tion, costumes are encouraged, at 6:30 p.m. to check the status needed break from the pandemic, election and other Hot Shot Trail in Yulee. and there will be a prize for best of the shows. news. Tips on keeping safe during Halloween fun In a news release last week, the Florida Department of Health provided information to help residents make the decisions about their health and safety while enjoying Halloween. If your neighborhood is welcoming trick-or-treaters this year, FDOH offered these tips to ensure a safe and healthy Halloween. • Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Yulee Baptist Church will host a Consider adding reflective tape or striping to cos- “Trunks & Treats” Fall Festival featur- tumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility. ing free candy, food and family fun 5 to 8 p.m. • Make sure that shoes fit well and that cos- Saturday. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, tumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entan- this is a walk-through event, and guests are glement, or contact with flame. asked to remain socially distanced and not • Look for “flame resistant” on the costume congregate. The church is located at 85971 labels. Wigs and accessories should also clearly N. Harts Road in Yulee. Call 904-225-5128. indicate this. ••• • Avoid any sharp or long swords, canes, or The Halloween Express train ride sticks as a costume accessory. Your child can easily October 31 in St. Marys, Ga. be hurt by these accessories if he or she stumbles METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION As passengers ride the rails through or trips. With Halloween festivities limited this year because of the pandemic, many are putting woodlands and marshlands, Halloween • Do not use decorative contact lenses without their efforts into creating extravagant decorations around their homes. entertainment abounds. The real show an eye examination and prescription from an eye comes alive when Halloween charac- care professional. While the packaging on decora- ters compete to see who will reign over tive lenses will often make claims such as “one things to find while they walk outdoors from house for at least 20 seconds before and after preparing Halloween 2020. Train passengers have the size fits all” or “no need to see an eye special- to house admiring Halloween decorations. the bags. final vote. The Halloween Express departs ist,” obtaining decorative contact lenses without • Visiting pumpkin patches or orchards where FDOH is encouraging parents to give their child from Theatre by the Trax, 1000 Osborne a prescription is both dangerous and illegal. They people use hand sanitizer before touching pump- a good meal prior to parties and trick-or-treating Street in St. Marys, at 10 a.m., noon, and can cause pain, inflammation, and serious eye dis- kins or picking apples. to prevent overindulgence on candy. Keep an eye 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $20 for adults orders and infections that could lead to permanent • Attending a small, outdoor and open-air cos- on what your child has in his or her mouth while and $14 for children 3 to 12. Children 2 and vision loss. tume parade or holding a virtual costume contest. trick or treating. under ride free. Purchase in advance at For those unable to go trick-or-treating, there If you plan to stay home this year and hand out Additional resources for a safe and healthy www.stmarysrailroad.com. Call 912-200- are still plenty of activities to enjoy the holiday, goodies to neighborhood children, FDOH advises Halloween can be found on the websites for the 5235. Groups of 10 or more should call 912- FDOH says. these tips: American Academy of Pediatrics at aap.org and 729-1103 for a discount code. • Carving or decorating pumpkins with family • Remove tripping hazards to keep your home the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention A much-loved feature of the Halloween members and displaying them. Children can draw safe for trick-or-treaters. Keep the porch and front at cdc.gov. Express is the AT THE THROTTLE a face with markers and parents can do the cutting. yard clear of anything a child could trip over such The Florida Department of Health, nation- EXPERIENCE where guests can actually Consider using a flashlight or glow stick instead as garden hoses, toys, bikes, and lawn decorations. ally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation run the locomotive. Those interested in of a candle to light your pumpkin. If you do use • Check outdoor lights and replace burned-out Board, works to protect, promote. and improve the the AT THE THROTTLE EXPERIENCE a candle, a votive candle is safest. Do not place bulbs. health of all people in Florida through integrated should call 912-729-1103 for reservations. candlelit pumpkins on a porch or any path where • Sweep wet leaves from sidewalks and steps. state, county, and community efforts. AT THE THROTTLE tickets are $150 and visitors may pass close by. • Provide grab-and-go goodie bags instead of Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter you must be 16 years old or older to partici- • Hosting a Halloween scavenger hunt in which individual pieces of candy. If you are preparing at @HealthyFla. For more information, visit pate. children are given lists of Halloween-themed goodie bags, wash your hands with soap and water FloridaHealth.gov.

PET ADOPTIONS you’re around! She’s and follow us on Facebook. Come meet your new nodeficiency virus (FIV), and an ID microchip CATS ANGELS about 3 years old and best friend! ($250 value). Pepper and his sisters are very sweet and medium-sized with a love- Nassau County Animal Services is showing fun loving kittens! They look forward to visitors ly tan and white coat. She adoptable dogs and cats by appointment only. If who stop by to play with them. These cuties are does seem overly inter- ANIMAL SERVICES you wish to visit a pet, call the shelter at (904) ready for adoption by their ested in cats, so we sug- Nassau County Animal Services and Petco 530-6150 to schedule an appointment and receive forever families. Stop by gest a home without any. are teaming up for a special adoption event from visiting instructions. To see photos and descrip- the Cats Angels Adoption She spent six weeks with 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Petco store tions our available pets, visit our website, follow Center to meet them or a family that said, “She located in Yulee. Petco will be sponsoring all our Facebook page, and register to receive our call 904-321-2267 to make is the BEST dog. She has an endless amount of adoption fees that day, and new pet parents will VIP e-newsletter by texting “nassauadopt” to an appointment. love to give and never turns down cuddle time.” receive $450 in discounts on Petco services and 22828. It’s fast and free, and you can unsubscribe Volunteers will be She likes tummy rubs and scratches behind her merchandise. Remember, Nassau County Animal at any time. Nassau County Animal Services is wearing masks at the ears and does “zoomies” when she gets a new Services always offers cat and kitten adoptions located at 86078 License Road in Yulee. Shelter Adoption Center and toy! She knows how to sit, stay and lie down and at the Petco stores in Yulee, St. Johns, Fleming hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Thrift Store, and we are takes treats gently. She’s spayed, micro-chipped, Island, and Jacksonville and Friday, 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, and 11 a.m. asking our shoppers to and up to date on her shots. Please come meet from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. also wear masks and stay three cat lengths away our very sweet, very special Diamond! Monday through Saturday from other customers. The Adoption Center will Wow – Katie is simply and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. PET PROJECTS be restricted to three visitors or one family at a a gorgeous cat! She is Sunday. Stop by Petco and time. Adoptions will be by appointment and we about 2 years old and has a meet your next best friend! Retail stores need help ask that you submit an application before your beautiful shiny black coat It’s difficult to imagine Nassau Humane Society Second Chance appointment is made. Our cats are waiting for with pretty white accents the life that four-year- Re-Sale Store and The Closet always need volun- their forever homes and you can see them all on her feet, chest, and face. old Juno lived before she teers and donors! Make new friends and choose online at our website. She is so pretty – including arrived at the shelter as a from front of store or behind the scenes. We are Do you have four hours a week to volunteer her beautiful green eyes! stray. It’s apparent she has the primary source of funding for the Nassau at the Cats Angels Thrift Store? Our volunteers Katie is a very friendly cat had a least one litter, and Humane Society and 100% of sales go directly to have a lot of fun and enjoy helping all the custom- and will greet you when you come to meet her. her prior owner even went the animals. For more information, call 310-9627. ers. If you interested in finding out more, call She will be a fantastic companion. She’s a medi- so far as to file down her 904-321-2267 and leave a message. um-sized and fully grown domestic shorthair teeth. She is shy and frightened, yet she some- Donations needed Cats Angels is a volunteer-based organization mix. Katie is spayed and vaccinated and has a how still trusts humans. Juno has heartworms, Bring gently used items to donate to Second helping since 2001 with low cost spay/neuter ser- microchip. Please come say hello to Katie! If whipworms, and hookworms. Nassau County Chance resale store, 1002 S. 14th St., to benefit vices and TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return you’re interested in seeing her, call us at 904- Animal Services is pleased to announce our the Nassau Humane Society’s programs. Free to Caregiver). We receive no local or federal gov- 321-1647 or visit NassauHumane.org to see if Have-a-Heart to Save-a-Heart program. When pickup is available by calling 321-0022. ernment funding and operate solely on private she’s at our cattery or one of our remote adop- you foster a dog with heartworm disease, we donations, fund raising, grants and sales from tion locations. provide the medication and tests. Then, once the Cats Angels Need Your Help our Thrift Store and your support is appreciated. Our Adoption Center at 639 Airport Road in heartworm test is nega- Cats Angels is in need of volunteers for our If you want to know more about how to support Fernandina Beach now is open from 11 a.m. to tive, we’ll waive the adop- Thrift Store and for cat care. If you like work- or donate to Cats Angels, visit catsangels.com 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6 tion fee should you decide ing in a retail setting, we have shifts available and click on “How To Help,” where you will find p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and to adopt. Don’t let a little Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 many ways to lend a hand. Recycle your alumi- Sunday; the center is closed Monday. That’s an worm stop you from fall- p.m. and from 2 to 5 p.m. If those hours don’t num and cat food cans at the bins in our parking extra half-hour on weekday mornings (except ing in love! fit in your schedule but you would still like to lot at 709 S. Eighth St. We graciously accept Monday) and an extra hour on Sunday afternoon. Crixus is a beauti- help in the Thrift Store, let us know. The kitties donations for cat care and resale items for our We are abiding by social distance guidelines, ful white and tan pup need your help too. We have two cleaning shifts Thrift Store. Information about our spay/neuter, and facemasks must be worn in the shelter. If who was dropped off at (morning and evening) every day and the cats TNVR and adoption programs is on our website. you don’t have one, we will be glad to provide the shelter by a Nassau and our volunteers are always happy to meet new Cats Angels welcomes volunteers to help us you a disposable mask for free at the door. We County citizen. He appears to be about two years people. Our volunteer application is available care for the cats and as retail clerks in our Thrift are abiding by social distance guidelines, and old and is friendly and playful. He loves people! online at our website at bit.ly/2ijwWGf or at the Store. Our Volunteer Application is online or you facemasks must be worn in the shelter. If you He does well with other dogs, but if you are plan- Cats Angels Thrift Store, 709 S. Eighth St. We’re can call. don’t have one, we will be glad to provide you a ning on adding him to your furry family, a meet open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday disposable mask for free at the door. and greet at the shelter is a good idea. and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more infor- To maintain social distancing, we are limiting Nassau County Animal Services has dozens of mation, call us 321-2267. NASSAU HUMANE SOCIETY the number of clients in the shelter at any one cats and kittens hoping to cuddle with new own- Our Diamond is a real gem! She’s very sweet time. Please consider making an appointment ers. Our feline adoption fees are $25 for kittens Spay and neuter services and friendly and has a happy personality. She to secure your place in case the shelter is busy. and $9 for adult cats. Our adoption fee includes Cats Angels provides low-cost spay and neu- knows commands and walks very well on her You can call us at 904-321-1647 or email us at spay/neuter surgery, rabies vaccination, FVRCP ter and TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return to leash. She is also house- and crate-trained. She [email protected]. You can check out our combo vaccination, parvovirus combo vaccina- Caregiver) services through First Coast No More has a happy tail that will always be wagging when adoptable pets anytime at NassauHumane.org, tion, testing for feline leukemia and feline immu- Homeless Pets. Call 321-2267. 8B WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 AROUND TOWN News-Leader Wild Amelia announces photo contest winners Virtual version of popular calendar will be available free online for 2021 Wild Amelia announced on Monday the winners of its 2020 photography contest. This year’s selections went through a two-stage judging process, with the Wild Amelia Board of Directors reviewing all of the entries and choosing the finalists whose photos best represented “the organization’s mission of protecting the environment through education,” according to the release. Professional photog- raphers then rated the finalists on the technical merit of their work. The grand prize winners for 2020 are George Houseley Jr. in Penelope Baker’s photograph of a ring-billed gull took the Adult Photography category grand prize in the contest’s youth category. for his picture of a pipevine swal- The grand prize in the adult category of Wild Amelia’s 2020 photography contest went to lowtail butterfly on a pickerel- George Houseley Jr.’s picture of a pipevine swallowtail butterfly on a pickerelweed. weed and Penelope Baker in the response to the coronavirus, the the dates and rules for the 2021 Youth Photography category for 2021 calendar will be offered for edition of the photography con- her photograph of a ring-billed free in PDF format. Copies will test will be posted later this year. best ways to enjoy the outdoors about the local bioregion and ing to the release. gull. be distributed to all Wild Amelia “Potential entrants are reminded within (Centers for Disease encourage stewardship of the For updates on the status In addition to the two grand members and will be available there are considerable photo Control and Prevention) safety area’s natural resources through of the organization’s upcoming prize winners, 13 additional pho- for download on the Wild Amelia opportunities on Amelia Island guidelines,” the release says. events and programs that edu- program activities, visit wilda- tographs will be featured in the website after Dec. 1. during the winter months and Wild Amelia’s mission is to cate and entertain while promot- melia.org and Wild Amelia on 2021 Wild Amelia calendar. In An announcement regarding nature photography is one of the educate residents and visitors ing a conservation ethic, accord- Facebook.

WINNERS COME OUT OF THE ‘SHADOWS’ IN LATEST IAA SHOW

In the Japanese Wisteria, an alcohol ink work by Jose Garcia, won second place. Honorable mentions also included Barbara Fuller, A Reflection on Shadows, watercolor; Lis Krawiecki, Garden Shadows, ceramic; and Alice Henry, Birds of a Feather, fused glass.

Island Art Association recently announced the winners of its latest Nouveau Art show and sale, themed “Shadows.” Walter Bridges won Best in Show for his photograph, Of the Past, left. Honorable mentions went to Mary Quinlin, Mr. Scott, acrylic, and Susan Schraft, Underneath the Guise, mixed media. Rosalie DeVore, right, took first place for Cock of the Walk, acrylic. Additional honorable mentions were Barb Wylie, Must Have Finally, Ann Kemp came Light, color pencil, and Walt Petersen, Shadows in My Garden, sculpture. in third with her photograph titled A Rosy Day. This show of 44 artworks will be on view until the THE TIME IS FALLING BACK end of November. Judging the show was Janet Powers, artist and AND SO ARE THE PRICES!!! gallery owner from Brunswick, Ga.

Grant applications for arts programs serving senior citizens due Nov. 15 Arts & Culture Nassau recently announced the offer up to four grants this year. availability of a grant program “intended to foster Grant applications can be downloaded from appreciation of and participation in arts and culture” the Arts & Culture Nassau website at https://bit. for the senior citizens of Nassau County. ly/3osQOVl and completed applications will be “Arts & Culture Nassau believes that foster- accepted through Nov. 15. ing arts and culture appreciation among Nassau Grant applications will be judged and grants County citizens benefits the quality of life for all awarded by a panel of Nassau County employees Nassau County residents. The grant program is not affiliated with any of the Arts Council organiza- designed to encourage new projects that serve the tions and not a part of any county arts and culture senior citizen population of Nassau County or to organization. Awards will be announced by Jan. 15. expand an existing program,” a news release from This is the second grant program undertaken by 1112 South 14th Street the organization explains. ACN. A grant to help fund existing arts and culture Organizations applying for this new ACN grant programs for the youth of Nassau County has been Amelia Island must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit located in Nassau in place since 2017. The applications for the youth In the 8 Flags Shopping Center County and dedicated to arts or culture. The grant grants are also available from the ACN website at projects must either be new or an expansion of an https://bit.ly/31MtuIx and are accepted between (904) 261-5556 existing project that serves Nassau County resi- Dec. 1 and Jan. 15. Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm dents ages 55 years or older and relate to art and Both grants are funded by revenues that are culture. Grants will be limited to $500 per organiza- returned to the community from the sale of “State Saturday 10am – 5pm tion, and the organization anticipates being able to of the Arts” license plates.

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On November 10th, lawyers representing the Trump Administration will appear before the Supreme Court to challenge the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This law currently makes affordable health care available to over 20 million Americans. Additionally, ACA, enacted in 2010, already guarantees insurance companies cannot deny coverage due to pre-existing conditions, a fact Donald Trump refuses to acknowledge. In February, 2016, candidate Trump promised to repeal the ACA and replace it with “something terrific.” Recently, we got a sneak preview at what Trump and the GOP have proposed. The specifics are spelled out below.*

*The above blank space is neither a typo nor printer error. After four years, the Republicans still do not have a health care plan. If the Supreme Court rules in favor of the Trump administration, that is exactly what you will have left. No ACA! No GOP alternative! Zilch! JUST ONE MORE REASON we, the undersigned, regardless of party affiliation or ideology, are voting for JOE BIDEN and KAMALA HARRIS. PLEASE JOIN US. Jo-Ann & Steve Leimberg Brenda & Jay Kayne Holly & Redgie Gutshall, USN Ret. Judy & Howard McCue Nancy & Jack Dickson Gigi Feazell Carole & Howard Haims Shelley and Jeff Hirshberg Elsa Mitschele Christine & Steve Whitman Leah Ward-Lee & Sam Lane Carolyn Phanstiel Jane Preston Peggie Weeks & Steve Crounse Ross & Clark Griffin Becky & Tommy Grimes Evi & Steve Mobbs Jane Sandhaus-Packer & Jeff Packer Beverly & Robert Combs Bonnie Johnson Cynthia & Donald Mackenzie Nancy & Stuart Billington Mary & Mike Clemens Jan Cote-Merow Jean DesBarres Ann & James Kemp Joanna & Jackson Kennard Margaret Kirkland & John E. Baker Kathy & Chris Kirwan Annie Sparkle Mark Tomes Buffy & Bob Wells Miriam Dudiak Elizabeth Dion & Scott Kessler Judy & Craig Nelson Nancy & Jason Gladfelter Ruthellen Mulberg Anne H. Showalter Nancy & Stan Fishburn Wilma & Ralph Allen Bill & Sheila Braddock Peggy Bulger & Doug Leatherbury Patricia Burke Ursula Childs Jennifer & Mike Harrison Kate Hart Jody & Ray Hetchka Roslyn Hume & Ira Copperman Jutta Jacobs Kathy & Lawrence Kanter Ken Kneisel & Christine Reed Jacquie & Don Leary Louise Malone Peggy & Gary Mendelson Marsha & Michael Phelts Susan & Mike Raab Mary Jane & Tom Smith Mary Alice Southwick Karen Thompson Susan & Lee Weiner Bob & Maryanne Weintraub Marilyn & Norman Wesley Candis Whitney Sue & Brian McCourt Frances Hindsley Munsell McPhillips & Robert Prager Applexam Varela & David Boutin Anne J. & Anna M. Branscome Sheila Cocchi Jan Gundersen Diana & Arthur Herman Mary & David Kramek Janet Michea Penny Reid Gale & Mickey Ulmer Eileen & Jim Widerman Karelyn Lotz Trudie Richards Onyx Varela Patti & Jimmie Stone Gwen & Alton Yates Carol Kline Laura Pitois Dana Day

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