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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014 / 22 PAGES, 2 SECTIONS • fbnewsleader.com Sailors held in art heist at Fernandina gallery
News-Leader All five pieces of art have been recovered by Fernandina Beach Two sailors from Naval Sub- Police and will be returned to the marine Base Kings Bay, Ga., have owners as soon as possible, police been arrested and charged with the said. At least one of the items was theft of five pieces of art from the damaged “beyond repair.” Island Art Association in Fernandina Island Art Association President Beach. Jim McKinney told police he discov- Fernandina Beach Police said in ered the break-in when he opened a press release that city detectives Ibrahim Mendoza the co-op gallery in the morning and coordinated with agents from NCIS found the main gates open. Normally at Kings Bay to interview those they are closed but not locked. He involved and those with knowledge of art, police said. also found a rear door forced open the incident. According to the witness, one of and the doorframe damaged. A work- Jonathan Ibrahim, 27, and Nathan the men said the pair had been drink- er who closed the gallery the night Mendoza, 23, will be charged with ing earlier in the evening and fur- before told McKinney that the rear one count of burglary, one count of ther claimed that the art was cur- door was locked and undamaged grand theft and one count of criminal rently hanging on his apartment wall, when she left at 5 p.m. the day before. mischief, and will also face discipli- police said. The five pieces of art included an nary action by the U.S. Navy, police Police said Ibrahim and Mendoza acrylic painting valued at $1,200; a said. both confessed to the burglary, stat- ceramic platter valued at $325; a kiln- SUBMITTED The Amelia Island Museum of The five pieces of art were stolen ing that they were intoxicated and sculpted glass piece, $450; an oil Thomas Tolxdorf, executive chef History will unveil a statue of from the gallery May 6 after intrud- walking to their parked vehicle when painting worth $290; and another oil of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia David Levy Yulee at noon ers kicked in the back door to gain they decided to break into the gallery painting valued at $400. Island, died in a wreck Thursday at the former train entry. A break in the case occurred to steal art for their apartment. The cost to replace the door, Saturday. depot, 102 Centre St. The when a witness overheard one sus- Ibrahim also offered an apology for frame and locks at the gallery was Fernandina Restoration pect bragging about kicking down his behavior to members of the estimated at about $1,100, according Foundation has partnered with the door and stealing the works of Island Art Association on Facebook. to the original police report. the museum to celebrate Yulee’s Top Ritz life by dedicating the statue in his honor by sculptor Susan Luery. David chef dies in wreck
Yulee’s The executive chef of The Ritz- Carlton, Amelia Island, died Saturday in a single-vehicle accident on US 17 north. Chef Thomas Tolxdorf, 49, of history Fernandina Beach died at the scene after his vehicle left the roadway for GRAY EDENFIELD unknown reasons and struck a pine Amelia Island Museum of History tree, police said. Tolxdorf, originally from Berlin, avid Levy Yulee (1810- oversaw all aspects of the resort’s food 1886) was an attorney, and beverage operations with about planter, entrepreneur and 100 staff serving food in catering, con- DDstatesman who was instru- ference banquets, lounges and four mental to Florida’s statehood, and its restaurants. He and his wife, Natalie development via the Florida Wu, and two teenaged sons had lived Railroad. FERNANDINA BEACH POLICE PHOTOS in Fernandina for more than a decade. He was born on the Island of St. Five pieces of art were stolen from the Island Art Association, reportedly to enhance the apartment Thomas, Virgin Islands, on June 12, of two sailors from Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga. CHEF Continued on 3A 1810, to Moses Elias Levy, a success- ful merchant and landowner of Moroccan Sephardi Jewish descent, and his wife Hannah. His parents divorced in 1815, and David came to STORM DAMAGE Florida with his father, before being Airport sent to boarding school in Norfolk, Va. He returned to Florida as a young man, and studied law in St. Augustine under future Territorial welcome Governor Robert Reid (1839-1841). David Levy was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1832. He began his political career as a delegate to center Florida’s state constitutional conven- tion in 1838, and later became a clerk for the territorial legislature. In 1841 he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a dele- endorsed gate from the Florida Territory. Levy was a tireless champion of Florida’s ANGELA DAUGHTRY statehood, and was part of an assem- News-Leader bly responsible for drafting the new state’s constitution. When Florida The city commission and the entered the Union on March 3, 1845, city’s Airport Advisory Commission he became one of the state’s first endorsed building a welcome center new senators – and the first Jewish at the Fernandina Beach Municipal member of the U.S. Senate. In 1846 Airport during a joint meeting June Levy married Nannie Wickliffe 4. (daughter of former Kentucky Gov. The boards were also present- Charles A. Wickliffe), and officially ed with possible funding options for changed his name to David Levy the structure as well as outlines for Yulee by an act of the Florida an updated airport master plan and Legislature. Sen. Yulee served as strategic plan for the airport’s future. chairman of the Committee of Andrew Holesko of city engi- Private Land Claims, and the neering consultants Passero Committee of Naval Affairs. Associates, who presented the proj- After failing to win a bid for ects to board members, emphasized reelection in 1851 (in a controversial the welcome center is still in the decision), Yulee began to focus on “conceptual” phase and its design his plan for a cross-state Florida and location, as presented, can be ED HARDEE/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER Railroad, with one terminus on the changed. The Nassau Humane Society’s dog park was closed for cleanup after a Friday storm brought down trees and damaged park benches and other infrastructure. No animals were injured. The park was YULEE Continued on 5A AIRPORT Continued on 5A scheduled to reopen this week, possibly as early as today.
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2A WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014 NEWS News-Leader OBITUARIES WEEKLY UPDATE Anthony Benny Chaplauske Jacksonville, FL and The family will receive visitors today, Food pantry catamaran has open decks moved to Callahan 10 Wednesday, June 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and excellent views. Depart Mr. Anthony Benny “Tony” Chaplauske, years ago from at Allison Memorial Chapel at 10141 canceled at 7 p.m. sharp for a two-hour age 75, of Yulee, passed away on Friday Nassauville. He was a Colerain Road, St. Marys, GA. Graveside Barnabas Center cruise. Tickets are $28 plus morning, June 6, 2014 at the Morris Center member of Franklin services will be held Thursday, June 12 at announces the mobile food sales tax. Bring snacks and in Jacksonville. Street Baptist Church 10 a.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery. pantries typically held each your favorite beverages to Born in Jacksonville, FL, he was the and a Lifetime Member Contributions in memory of him may be month in Nassau County as share. Purchase tickets only child born to the late Anthony B. and of the NRA. Greg was a sent to First Presbyterian Church, P.O. part of the Hunger Coalition online at www.ameliariver- Lucille Phillips avid gun enthusiast and a Box 709, St. Marys, GA 31558. of Nassau County and cruises.com, at the ticket Chaplauske. As a young lifetime fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He Allison Memorial Chapel Nourishment Network’s col- kiosk at 1 N. Front St., or call child, he grew up in the would like to thank the NRA organizations St. Marys, Ga. laborative effort to distribute 261-9972 for information. Woodbine/ Kingsland for upholding his constitutional rights and fresh food in Nassau County Email NassauBoomers@ area and attended also thank Wayne Bunk for being a friend have been canceled by yahoo.com to RSVP. Camden County High and giving him guidance and employment. Bobby “Chad” McClellan Nourishment Network until Interested boomers may School. While in high Greg was predeceased by his mother, Bobby “Chad” McClellan, a lifelong res- further notice. have dinner afterwards. school he worked at Doris Fouraker, who passed away in 2011. ident of Yulee, passed away on Sunday, Gilman Paper in St. Survivors include his father, Dr. Charles June 8, 2014. He was born on June 9, 1983. Dulcimer group Jazz under stars Marys, GA. Upon graduating from high D. Fouraker of Callahan; his brother and He is survived by his father, Bobby D. The Yulee Dulcimers American Legion Post school in 1956, he enlisted in the U.S. sister in law, Todd and Angie Fouraker, (“Donny”) McClellan, meet the second Saturday of 174 will host “Jazz under the Marine Corps and was sent to Camp also of Callahan; two nieces and their hus- Jr., of Nahunta, Ga.; his each month at New Vision Stars” on June 27 at the Post LeJuene, NC. In 1958, he was honorably bands, Ashley and Chris Elwsick, Brittany mother, Angela C. Congregational Church, 174 lot on the corner of 12th discharged and returned home to begin a and Chad Goble; a great niece, Olivia Davidson (Jimmie) of 96072 Chester Road, Yulee. and Beech streets. The com- long career as an Instrument Mechanic Elswick; one great nephew, Landen Callahan, FL; sister Members play all types of munity is invited to come with St. Regis Paper Company on the north- Elswick; his faithful dog, Sugar; and numer- Brittany McClellan of dulcimer music from 10:30 and share in a night of jazz, side of Jacksonville. ous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Callahan, FL; brother a.m.-12:30 p.m. Please bring food and fun starting at 8 In 1962 he met Martine C. LaVake of Funeral services will be held at 2:00 Joshua Potts of several copies of your p.m. Refreshments will be Jacksonville, who would become his wife in p.m. today, Wednesday, June 11, in the Jacksonville, FL; his favorite music to share. for sale. 1963. The newlyweds made their first home Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral paternal grandmother, Dorothy Nell Beginners welcome. For in the Northshore section of Jacksonville Home with Dr. Terry Gore and Rev. Roland McClellan of Yulee, FL; Uncle Joey more information call 849- First aid training before moving to Oceanway in 1966. In Norris officiating. Burial will follow in McClellan (Michelle) of Hilliard, FL; Aunt 1616. An open community train- 1969, they bought their piece of paradise Green Pine Cemetery. The family received Lynn Hudson (Jerry) of Yulee, FL; Uncle ing for Mental Health First and relocated to Yulee, which has been friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday Dale Taylor (Ilene) of Rutherfordton, N.C.; CMS concert Aid is planned for 1-5 p.m. home for the past 45 years. During his at the funeral home. Aunt Cynthia Ryals of Fernandina Beach, The Callahan Middle July 10 and 11 in the commu- child raising years, he coached their Little For more information and to sign Mr. FL; Aunt Charlotte Myers of Jacksonville, School Rambler Chorus nity room at the Fernandina League teams at Yulee Little League. Fouraker’s online register book please visit FL; and cousins Forrest and Erin invites you to attend a Mini- Beach Police Department, While working at St. Regis, Mr. the Green Pine website at www.green- McClellan; Jeremy Hudson; Amelia Concert on June 12 at 5:30 1525 Lime St. Participants Chaplauske developed an interest in real pinefuneral.com. Dunphy; Lindsey Ryals; Erica Cherico; and p.m. in the cafeteria, 34586 must attend both sessions to estate, obtained his real estate license and Green Pine Funeral Home Kaitlyn and Taylor Myers. Ball Park Road, Callahan. receive the 8-hour certifica- began working with Sheffield Realty. After He was preceded in death by his grand- The show is the finale to the tion. Cost is $50 per person. 27 years at St. Regis, he retired in 1985. He parents, Bobby D. McClellan, Sr., Patricia Summer Choral Camp. The Register at www.mhfanas- continued working with Mr. Sheffield until John Marshall Love Douglas and Ben Taylor. theme this year is sau.com and view the “class fully retiring in 2000. For the past 15 years, John Marshall Love, 80, of St. Marys, Chad loved the outdoors, including fish- “Summertime Fun” and light calendar.” To sponsor an he has enjoyed his time on his Kawasaki GA, died peacefully on June 9 following a ing, scuba diving, riding motorcycles and refreshments will be served. individual or a class visit or Mule with his Chihuahuas, Chrissy and brief illness. four-wheelers and playing golf. call Starting Point at 225- Bambi, keeping watch around the pond Born on January 30, 1934 in His unexpected passing has saddened Pork loin dinners 8280. and riding the fence lines of his property. Marshallville, GA, he was the son of the late us tremendously. Memories of his smiling The American Legion Mr. Chaplauske was an active member Floyd P. and Gladys T. face will warm our hearts forever. Auxiliary Unit 54 will serve a Duplicate bridge of the Everett Pope Detachment of the Love. He spent his form- A memorial service will be held at Yulee pork loin dinner with two Fernandina Beach Marine Corps League and was the driving ative years in Cuthbert, Baptist Church on Friday, June 13, 2014, at sides, roll and dessert on Duplicate Bridge Club meets force and official chef of the annual Marine GA, and was preceded in 4 p.m. June 14 from 5-7 p.m. for an every Wednesday and Corps League picnic. Every year, he pro- death by his brothers “No farewell words were spoken, no $8 donation. Dinners will be Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the vided the hog, the grill and manpower to Floyd and Richard. time to say goodbye. You were gone before served in the Meeting Hall at MLK Center, 1200 Elm St. make the picnic a long awaited, mouth A graduate of Georgia we knew it, and only God knows why.” 626 S. Third St. and to-go Games are over by 1 p.m. watering and successful event. Tech, Mr. Love was hired boxes will be available. and are open to anyone. He leaves behind, his wife of 50 years, by Gilman Paper The Auxiliary is also Computer scoring, round Martine LaVake Chaplauske, Yulee, FL, Company in 1960. He retired in 1999 as DEATH NOTICES holding a July 4th raffle, clock timer and all the good- two sons, John Anthony Chaplauske Senior Vice President of Industrial which includes a grill and ies are present; play with fun (Deborah), Yulee, FL, Steve Chaplauske Relations. Ms. Rosita McClenney, 67, died on two baskets filled with good- people. (Nikie), Fernandina Beach, FL, a daughter, During his career, Mr. Love served on Sunday, June 8. ies. Tickets are $1 donation Contact Fred Stokes at Theresa Pace (Joseph), Yulee, FL and the board of directors of professional, finan- Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors each or six for a $5 donation. (912) 576-8296 for more grandchildren, Hunter Chaplauske, Holden cial, governmental and academic entities. Mr. Ossie “Gordon” Robinson, 70, All proceeds go into pro- information. Game fee is $7. Pace, Mason Pace, Rob Wilson and One of his greatest honors was serving on Fernandina Beach, died on Wednesday, grams sponsored by the Visit www.bridgewebs. Christopher Wilson. the President’s Council for Georgia Tech. June 4, 2014. Funeral services will be at 1 Auxiliary. com/Fernandina. His family will receive friends today, Mr. Love was a sport enthusiast who p.m. on Saturday, June 14 from the grave- Wednesday, June 11, 2014 from 5:00-7:00 enjoyed golf and supported his beloved side in Bosque Bello Cemetery. Gun courses Networking lunch pm at Oxley-Heard Funeral Home. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. He and his Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Gary W. Belson Whether you have a busi- Mr. Chaplauske will be laid to rest at wife, Linda, have been active in charitable Mr. Thomas Tolxdorf, 49, Fernandina Associates Inc. will hold a ness or an organization to 11:30 am on Friday at Jacksonville National and civic endeavors in St. Marys for many Beach, died on Saturday, June 7, 2014. concealed weapon license promote, are hiring new Cemetery. years. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on course at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. employees or looking for a Please share his Life Legacy at He is survived by his wife, Linda C. Monday, June 16 in the ballroom of The June 15; and 6:30 p.m. June new job, have a request for www.oxleyheard.com. Love; two sons, John M. Love, Jr. (Christy) Ritz Carlton Resort. 19 and 24. A basic with volunteers or want to volun- Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors of Lake Asbury, FL, Michael C. Love of Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors defensive tactics course will teer your expertise, join the Jacksonville, FL; and Wendy M. Dye (Scott) Mr. James W. Williams, affection- be held at 7:45 a.m. June 14 Community Networking Charles Gregory Fouraker of Watkinsville, GA; five grandchildren, ately known as “Jimmy” “Louie”, “JW” and and 28. Lunch each Wednesday from Justin Dye, Amelia Dye, Caitlyn Owens, “Bubba”, 73, Fernandina Beach, died on For details and additional 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Charles Gregory “Greg” Fouraker, 52, Payton Owens, and Rylee Love; three sis- Monday, June 9, 2014. A celebration of his classes and information, con- Journey Church. Bring your of Callahan passed away Saturday after- ters-in-law, Aileen Love of West Point, GA, life will be held on Saturday, June 14 at 11 tact Belson at 491-8358, (904) own lunch, network, share noon, June 7, 2014. Lena Love of Pasadena, TX, and Mary Ann a.m. on the beachfront at American Beach. 476-2037 or gbelson@bell- special events and view a He was born January 13, 1962 in Blackburn (Joe) of Dublin, GA. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors south.net. Visit short video each week www.TheBelsonGroup.com. regarding integrity and faith in the workplace. Confederate sons Bring business cards, fly- The Sons of Confederate ers or resumes to share. For Veterans, Gen. Joseph information contact Know the signs of rip currents Finegan Camp 745, meets KarenWerling@TeamWerlin June 16 at 7 p.m. at The Pig g.com. Barbeque. Jim Shillinglaw TALLAHASSEE – The amounts of water toward the those who cannot swim, are Weather Service website. While will present “Hampton Roads Parkinson’s support Florida Department of shore. poor swimmers or are un- at the beach, remember condi- – 1862 – The Ironclads.” The The Parkinson’s Disease Environmental Protection One common way that rip familiar with swimming in the tions can change rapidly, so public is invited to this and Support Group will meet at 7 reminds beachgoers of all ages currents form is when water ocean. observe the water conditions all historical presentations. p.m. at the Council on Aging, to beware of rip current safety. becomes trapped behind sand While warning flags are not and stay safe. 1367 South 18th St., Aug. 21, Rip currents are powerful cur- bars. required on public beaches, Remember, if you are Alzheimer’s support Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20 and rents of water moving away Sand bars lie parallel and consistent use of flag colors caught in a rip current: The Alzheimer’s Dec. 18. from shore. close to the shore. At some where flags are present is man- • Stay calm; Caregiver Support Group for When strong winds blow point, the pressure of the dated by state law and is intend- • Do not swim against the Nassau County meets the Help needed toward the shore, waves are water against the sand bar may ed to promote safer beachgo- current; third Thursday each month. The all-volunteer Yulee formed that move large cut a narrow channel through ing. • Stay afloat! Swim along The next meeting is June 19 Interfaith Dinner Network it. The channel is usually no Red is indicative of high haz- the shore until you feel the cur- at the Council on Aging of needs the community’s help more than 20 yards wide and ard conditions; yellow means rent relax; Nassau County. The support to continue to provide hot, oving Mem water rushes back out to medium hazards are present; • When free of the current, group will meet 2:30- 3:30 healthy meals to adults and n L ory sea through it. That rapidly green indicates low hazard con- swim at an angle away from it p.m. From 3:30-4:30 p.m. a children experiencing I moving water is called a rip cur- ditions; and purple warn of the toward the beach; and Vitas Hospice representative hunger in our community. rent. presence of dangerous marine • Call or wave for help if will explain hospice care for Just $25 provides enough Visitors to Florida’s beaches life. Rip currents are an exam- you need assistance. dementia and answer ques- meat to serve a hot meal to are often inexperienced swim- ple of one type of hazard red The Florida Department of tions. 50 people. mers or non-swimmers who are flags may signal. Environmental Protection’s This meeting is open to To help, contact the net- not familiar with rip currents. Signs of a rip current Florida Coastal Office (FCO) the public and everyone who work at [email protected], Rip currents are strong and include: is responsible for oversight of has an interest is invited to 556-2496, or send donations may even pull the strongest • A channel of churning, the state’s 41 Aquatic attend. For information call to The Coalition for the Rowland Haddock, Jr. swimmers out to sea. choppy water; Preserves, three National Debra Homeless, P.O. Box 16123, 11/16/71 - 6/11/04 Children and the elderly are • An area having a notable Estuarine Research Reserves, Dombkowski, LPN, at Fernandina Beach, FL Loving memories never die especially vulnerable as are difference in water color; the Coral Reef Conservation 261-0701, ext. 113. Note, 32035. Please put YIDN in As these last 10 years • A line of foam, seaweed Program, and the Florida Keys July’s meeting will be held the memo line. have rolled on by. or debris moving steadily sea- National Marine Sanctuary. 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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014 NEWS News-Leader 3A What’s taking so long on Lime Street?
MARY MAGUIRE tion started. News-Leader Why would they do that? “Nassau County upon How long does it take to reviewing the plans and pre- build a new sidewalk on Lime liminary work felt it would be Street in Fernandina Beach? safer for the students to move The Florida Department of the sidewalk further away from Transportation (FDOT) has the roadway,” said Gina been at it since September and Busscher in an email sent on should have been done by now. June 4. It now expects to finish in County engineers said yes, mid-July. that is true. FDOT is constructing a side- But they point to a timeline walk, drainage ditches and that adds another dynamic to installing some hand-railings the situation. between South 14th Street and They maintain that FDOT South Eighth Street, a stretch of changed the plans sometime road that is less than a half-mile between the final review meet- long. ing held two years ago and the The project is one of three start of construction last year. sidewalks that FDOT is con- And further, they maintain that MARY MAGUIRE/NEWS-LEADER structing around Southside FDOT did not alert the county Neighbors want to know when sidewalk construction on Lime Street will be finished. FDOT says mid-July. “July? Elementary School and the to its changes. That is ridiculous,” said Deborah Brown, who lives nearby. She stopped her car Friday morning to talk about her Boys & Girls Club under a Safe “They don’t have to tell us frustration with neighbor Ernest Roberts. Routes to School grant. The anything, but we thought it was total cost of the project is enough of a safety concern to $270,000. discuss it,” said County site visit, he requested a meet- run-off water. The county’s Public Works fidence in FDOT’s changes to FDOT is moving the side- Engineer Shane Whittier. ing with FDOT. FDOT cited right-of-way director said the situation has satisfy any safety concerns. walk in front of the club’s build- “There are a lot of kids running FDOT agreed to make issues again, and also said that been resolved and calls it a Who pays for the design ing farther away from the road- around out there so we thought changes where it could. a ditch will be easier for the learning opportunity. change? way, from three feet to eight the sidewalks should be farther Officials maintain that they did- county to maintain. “We look at this as an oppor- Herring said the county has feet, depending on right-of-way away from the road.” n’t have enough right-of-way Lime Street is a county road tunity to improve communica- not been asked for more money. allowances. The sidewalk redesign cen- clearances. but FDOT is doing the work tion,” said Scott Herring. “It’s The FDOT spokesperson said Why is the work taking so ters on a 25-foot section of side- Whittier said he also noticed because Public Works is not not that we didn’t work the final cost is being negotiat- long? walk in front of the Boys & Girls during a site visit that FDOT certified to do the project. Once well before, but we always look ed with federal officials who run FDOT said Nassau County Club. was digging drainage ditches the work is done, the county for ways to improve the the Safe Routes to School requested a design change for Whittier said after he noticed rather than burying pipe, as will be responsible for the side- process.” Program. safety reasons after construc- the change in plans during a originally planned, to handle walk’s maintenance. Herring also expressed con- [email protected]
just south of I-95. The car trav- The Ritz declined comment CHEF Continued from 1A eled onto the grass shoulder, pending the family’s return. Tolxdorf was an exalted cre- hit the tree and came to a rest Resort employees gathered on ator of menus, including that in a ditch, police said. Sunday to mourn their loss. of Salt, the fine dining estab- Tolxdorf’s family was in Funeral services will be at 1 lishment at the local Ritz. He Singapore and obituary infor- p.m. Monday in the ballroom was a proponent of the farm-to- mation was pending their of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia table movement and had return. Island. appeared in schools and at numerous nonprofit group func- tions to benefit the community. The accident occurred about 11 a.m., according to a Florida Highway Patrol report. Tolxdorf was northbound in his 2004 Audi Q7 when his vehicle left the roadway and crossed onto property of a weigh sta- tion operated by the Florida Department of Transportation A S P L N
Needs volunteers to help Nassau SUBMITTED County families who need food, shelter Chef Thomas Tolxdorf died at the scene after his 2004 Audi Q7 left the roadway for and basic necessities. unknown reasons and struck a pine tree about 11 a.m. Saturday at the weigh station Call: 904.261.7000 for more information. on US 17 north, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 1303 JASMINE STREET FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034
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4A WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014/NEWS-LEADER BUSINESS FPU replacing wood poles State outlook ‘strong’
To say that Aaron Bean is In addi- opposed to the current law with concrete on island optimistic about the state he tion to the (he feels it is too loosely writ- represents is like saying the welcomed ten), and instead prefers American flag is red, white funding for more restrictive legislation As part of Florida Public and blue. the on this topic. Utilities Co.’s reliability impro- It’s part of their fabric. Mayport Already concerned about vement initiative, FPU has been FPU will replace poles on Eighth Street Bean recently completed ferry, Bean the widespread use of pre- upgrading and improving the another legislative session in orchestrat- scription drugs, Bean doesn’t electric system on the island in between Sadler and Lime and First Coast a newer role as a Florida ed other see the benefits of legalizing an effort to improve perform- Highway, between Scott Road and Ian Drive. state senator. He previously local initia- marijuana even for medicinal ance and increase customer sat- served four terms as a state STEVE’S tives: use. If passed, the current isfaction, according to a press representative. MARKET • Secur- law can be interpreted in a release. from mature wood poles to stur- enced fewer outages that have While the legislative ses- PLACE ing tax dol- variety of ways. Significant capital improve- dier concrete poles. been restored more rapidly and sions as a senator are broad- lars to He also opposed a ments, enacted over the past Customers may experience we remain committed to pro- er than during his days as a revamp bill to allow the children of three years, have been design- short-term service interruption viding our customers with high representative, they still Steve Nicklas Thomas illegal immigrants to receive ed to strengthen the integrity of while work is completed. Any quality service,” it stated. are fresh and exciting to Creek and in-state tuition rates for the system, FPU said. Over the such anticipated outages will In 2014, more than 30 wood Bean. After all, he is innately eliminate flooding. Florida colleges and universi- course of the next few weeks, be coordinated with commer- transmission poles will be enthusiastic, as well as opti- • Providing matching ties (it was passed). Bean FPU will close single, town- cial accounts to mitigate impact replaced with concrete poles mistic. funds for beach renourish- preferred a clause that would bound lanes on Eighth Street, to commerce. In addition, wher- and a substation transformer He enthuses over the bil- ment on Amelia Island. require those children to between Sadler Road and Lime ever possible, FPU will sched- will be substituted. Similar lions of dollars channeled to • Widening A1A to six apply for residency – before Street, and single, northbound ule work to minimize traffic improvements over the last few public education in Florida. lanes between Amelia Island earning the reduced tuition lanes on First Coast Highway, interruptions and overall years have thus far been meas- Or the $1 million committed and I-95 in Yulee. Bean had rates. between Scott Road and Ian impact. urable, “with dramatic reliabil- to capital improvements for placed the A1A project on the And a bill to allow more Drive. During these periods, Operating an electric utility ity improvements recorded the Mayport ferry. Or the crowded state calendar 10 gambling facilities in the FPU will be transferring pri- on an island subject to storms since 2009. FPU will never lose tax-relief measures given to years ago when he was a rep- state was struck down. mary distribution lines and and salt corrosion is not easy, sight of its commitment to cus- residents – as the state resentative. Tourism is already booming 69kV transmission facilities FPU said. “FPU has experi- tomer satisfaction and it will boasts a budget surplus this In total, 1,812 bills were in Florida, with 95 million vis- continue to monitor and estab- year. conceived this session itors last year. There is little lish quality objectives and the “I think there was a differ- between the House and the need for gambling-style company is hopeful our valued ent flavor this year,” Bean Senate. If this sounds like a resorts here, he believes. customers will recognize says. The members of the big number, it is actually less In addition, retirees and improvement in performance.” state Senate interacted har- than the average. The bills businesses are relocating to Florida Public Utilities Co. is moniously, regardless of are now awaiting the signa- the state at a swift rate. They a wholly owned subsidiary of party (unlike their peers on ture of Gov. Rick Scott. are fleeing other states with Chesapeake Utilities Corp. the national level). Bean is especially proud high taxes and onerous regu- Headquartered in West Palm Overall, the mood in of the tax-relief measures: lations. With these favorable Beach, FPU (www.fpuc.com) Tallahassee was “cordial, pro- three sales tax holidays as conditions, how is Florida’s distributes natural gas, propane ductive.” This is a byproduct well as a reduction in fees for outlook? and electric services to approx- of a state with an improving drivers’ licenses and vehicle “Strong,” Bean says, with ’ imately 100,000 customers in fiscal picture and a prosper- registration. This is a tidy that optimistic flare. Happy FathersDay markets throughout Florida. ing economy. way of returning excess tax Steve Nicklas is a financial Chesapeake Utilities Corpora- Bean represents Nassau receipts to residents and advisor who lives on Amelia tion is a diversified utility com- and Duval counties, and businesses. Island. His business columns ENTREES pany engaged in natural gas works closely with local State This fall a major issue will appear in several newspapers 1/2 Rep. Janet Adkins. Both live appear on the ballot in in North Florida. He can be distribution, transmission and PRICE from 5-6 pm marketing, electric distribution, in Nassau County, and both Florida – the legalization of reached at 753-0236. Cannot be used with special menu, or events or other discount offers. propane gas distribution and are up for re-election. medical marijuana. 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Yulee resigned from the U.S. Senate on Jan. 21, 1861, and returned to Florida to protect his railroad and supervise his plantations.
from the discovery of a letter YULEE he had written before his Continued from 1A official resignation from the west coast of the state at U.S. Senate, which urged Cedar Key, and the other on Southern forces to occupy the east coast at Fernan- forts and seize munitions in dina. Yulee established the Florida. Nannie Wickliffe railroad’s main office at Yulee used her family’s polit- Fernandina, but finding the ical connections and suc- town’s original location ceeded in convincing unsuitable, he convinced General Ulysses S. Grant to most of Fernandina’s resi- intervene on her husband’s dents to relocate the center behalf. After being paroled SUBMITTED PHOTO of town approximately one in 1866, Yulee returned to A conceptual plan for a two-story welcome center, above, on the east side of the Fernandina Municipal Airport was mile south – to its present Fernandina and worked to estimated to cost about $2 million. It has an observation deck, three times the tenant space of a one-story welcome location. Yulee envisioned rebuild the Florida Railroad. center and could be used for post-hurricane emergency services. A conceptual plan for a 3,270-square-foot one- Fernandina as “the Manhat- By 1877, financial difficulties story welcome center was estimated to cost about $950,000. tan of the South,” and had forced him to sell his majori- the new town plotted accord- ty share, but he remained AIRPORT The site location for the north area for parking. uct,” Holesko said. “This is a ingly (complete with its own active as the railroad’s vice Nardone’s plans is on the east Holesko said the ultimate conceptual update ... whether Central Park). president until his retire- Continued from 1A side of the airport at an unde- decision for the location of the the building goes to the north Yulee returned to the ment in 1881. David Yulee According to Holesko, veloped space at end of Lyndale welcome center would be decid- or east, it will all work out in a U.S. Senate in 1855, and was and his wife retired to $950,000 will be available for Road. Nardone said the area ed during the master plan favorable manner if the city an advocate of states’ rights Washington D.C., where the welcome center from the already has infrastructure avail- update that begins in August. wants to move forward.” and later secession from the Nannie passed away in 1881. Florida Department of able such as an access road, An advisory committee will be In separate votes, the AAC Union. His fierce views and Yulee died on Oct. 10, 1886, Transportation. Another sewer, water and retention formed with up to 20 members and city commission agreed to passionate oration led his fel- in New York City. In 2000 the $150,000 will be available from ponds. to work on that plan and a endorse the welcome center, low senators to refer to him Florida Department of State FDOT for the airport strategic AAC member Sam Lane strategic plan for the airport, which will allow City Manager as the “Florida Fire Eater.” designated Yulee as a Great plan and $150,000 from the said he was concerned that to be funded by the FAA and Joe Gerrity to pursue grants for Yulee believed that if the Floridian. The city of Yulee Federal Aviation Administration pilots would not park their FDOT. funding. Gerrity is also the number of free states in the and Levy County are named for an update of the airport mas- planes at the east area, but “This is by no means city’s airport manager. Union outnumbered the in his honor. ter plan. rather would continue to use remotely close to the final prod- [email protected] slave states, the south would Thursday, June 12, will A technical advisory com- be overwhelmed by the mark the 204th anniversary mittee will be formed, to begin north politically. This view, of David Yulee’s birth. The working on the strategic and along with allowing his chil- Fernandina Restoration master plans in August. The dren to be raised Christian, Foundation will partner with study process is scheduled to estranged Yulee from his the Amelia Island Museum take a year, and will involve a father, Moses Levy. of History to celebrate discussion of specifications of Construction began on Yulee’s extraordinary life by the welcome center. the Florida Railroad in unveiling a statue in his Architect Christopher September of 1855. As with honor at the historic train Nardone presented two con- most of the track laid in the depot (102 Centre St.) on ceptual plans for the welcome south before the Civil War, Thursday at noon. Built in center at the city airport. the work was done mostly 1899, the depot is in the A one-story plan would cost by slaves, supplemented by process of being restored by about $950,000 and a two-story freedmen and white labor- the public/private partner- plan would cost about twice that ers. Fighting their way ship of the Amelia Island amount, according to estimates. through dense forests and Tourist Development The two-story structure, how- swamps, it took almost a Council, the city of ever, could function as an emer- year to lay down the first 10 Fernandina Beach and the gency center after a Category 4 miles of track. Despite near- Fernandina Restoration or 5 hurricane, Nardone said, in ly facing bankruptcy in the Foundation. the case of severe flooding. Panic of 1857, the line between Fernandina and Cedar Key was completed in 1860. The first train from Fernandina arrived in Cedar Key on March 1, 1861, just weeks before shots were fired on Fort Sumter, S.C. Yulee resigned from the U.S. Senate on Jan. 21, 1861, and returned to Florida to pro- tect his railroad and super- vise his plantations. Though he was never officially linked to the Confederacy, Yulee corresponded with Confederate officials, includ- ing President Jefferson Davis and Attorney General (later Secretary of War and Secretary of State) Judah P. Benjamin – who was Yulee’s second cousin. The Civil War proved to be destructive for the Florida Railroad. Confederate forces pulled up rails for their own purposes, while the Union Army destroyed 30 miles of track leading to Cedar Key. Union forces captured Fernandina on March 3, 1862. David Yulee escaped by train, under fire from the USS Ottawa. Yulee retreated to his plantation near Homosassa, until it was burned down by Federal troops in 1864. Yulee and his family spent the remainder of the war at “Cottonwood,” his plantation near Archer. After emancipation Yulee encouraged the education of freedmen, and advocated employing African American men and women as teachers. At the close of the Civil War Yulee was sent to Gainesville as part of a dele- gation to petition for read- mission into the Union. He was arrested for treason against the United States and sent to Fort Pulaski. The charge of treason stemmed
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6A WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014 NEWS News-Leader Snakes and baby birds
Well folks, you know how Then I Susan and she excitedly much I enjoy snakes and how heard from showed me a nest with open- I try to spread the word that Dick Munns, mouthed baby birds that she most are non-venomous and who report- just had discovered. She and I all are more afraid of you than ed that yel- both took photos and noticed you are of them? And that low rat a pair of nearby cardinals get- snakes help rid your yards snakes are ting upset by all this ruckus at from destructive rats and common in the nest. Sure enough they mice? Well, of course that’s his yard and were the parents and when still true. But the sad news is have eaten we left they took turns com- that besides preying on WILD up a nest of ing in with small grubs they rodents, many snakes also eat WAYS baby cardi- had extracted from the near- baby birds. nals and by understory. Recently I’ve been hearing later he But the next day the news a number of stories about Pat found a yel- was not so good. There were snake/bird predation in our Foster-Turley low rat no babies in the nest, and the area. Winifred Stephenson snake in his parents seemed surprised reported the loss of one of bluebird box, having eaten all about it too. They continued her two old parakeets kept in the babies and then, with the to bring grubs to the nest a cage in her garage. She bulges inside, was too large to area but had no one to feed came home to find one green get out. He also knew that them to. The babies were way PAT FOSTER-TURLEY/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER parakeet, one yellow feather snakes are useful and not to too young to fly. You guessed laying more eggs. And this and one garter snake with a wantonly kill them, but baby it. I’m also thinking snakes. time they will look for an area parakeet-sized lump inside blue birds and cardinals, So, what to do about snake not so conducive to snakes, a the cage. She mourned the you’ve got to admit, however predation on birds that you life lesson learned. It’s loss of her pet, but realizing natural this is, it’s heartbreak- cherish? There are no easy nature’s way of checks and this is what snakes do, she ing. answers. First off, you have to balances. released it back into the far I’m thinking that snakes accept the fact that nature is If you wish to be more side of her garden. I don’t were also responsible for my what it is. Besides eating nui- than philosophical about this, know this, but I’m guessing friend Susan’s disturbing sance rodents, snakes also eat though, there are some steps she has moved the remaining experience with a cardinal baby birds. But most bird par- you can take to lower your parakeet and its cage into nest in lorapetalum shrubs by ents will immediately set to snake population. Don’t kill another area too. her door. One day I visited work making a new nest and them, please. But if you make your back yard habitat a bit less snake friendly it might help. That means clearing up clutter like stacks of firewood, and areas under decks where % snakes can nest and hide. It may mean cutting back some OFF Michael Kors dense undergrowth as well to 25 remove further hiding places. There are also tried and true methods to “snake proof” birdhouses that you can find on the Internet. You can also get snake traps that lure snakes into “secure” hiding places where they get trapped, then you SUSAN GALLION/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER can remove them and relo- A mother cardinal comes back to feed her young and cate them to another area. Or finds them missing, above. A snake like this young rat you can call a professional snake (also called chicken snakes for their predation pest control company to do upon chicks), top, may be a culprit in the killing of baby Designer Handbags this for you. birds. Hobo • Helen Kaminski But don’t rely on the many • Mary Frances products on the market that Brahmin propose to repel snakes. And, counter to popular experts. But please try to These products do not work myths snakes are not repelled enjoy snakes for all the good Rioni, BCBGMAXAZRIA and are just placebos to make by moth balls, sulfur or other services they provide for the & more! you feel happier about things. commonly mentioned sub- environment and, if you can stances. If you want to see get past your innate fear, for this for yourself, Google the beauty and life they also “snake repellent YouTube” add to our world. Center, Inc for some proof. Pat Foster-Turley is a zoolo- • HANDBAGS • JEWELRY • GIFTS The food pantry needs donations of For even more information gist on Amelia Island. She wel- non-perishable food items on controlling snakes in your comes your nature questions Hours: all year round. yard check out this website – and observations. For more information, 10-5 Mon-Sat call: 261.7000 www.snake-removal.com – [email protected] 1303 Jasmine St., Ste. 101 Fernandina Beach, FL prepared by pest removal
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014 OPINION News-Leader 7A Please, quit your belly-aching
I’m sorry, but I just can’t help but laugh at vehemently. Amazingly, the issue, but the gaudy colors – but that is just a some of the things that people lose sleep over. skate park has not ruined the guess. So again, I find myself taking aim at the cheese beach experience, but I guess I have visited this area for over 50 years and and whiners club. the slide will. have lived here for over 30. As a transplanted The latest is the ongoing tear letting I can’t tell you how many damn Yankee, I learned a valuable lesson: over the big slide at Main Beach. Oh my times I hear people lament Locals don’t care how we did things “back F LORIDA’ S O LDEST W EEKLY N EWSPAPER god, really? A temporary structure on the cor- about the problem of ram- home” and I could move right back there if it E STABLISHED IN 1854 ner of the grassy knoll is causing this uproar, bunctious children, and that was so great or better! The News-Leader is published with pride weekly really? idle time is the devil’s work- I think that can be applied to this scenario. for the people of Nassau County by Community And I love the reasoning (if you can call it shop and all that kind of stuff. You move into a condo, on desecrated sand Newspapers, Inc., Athens, Georgia. We believe that, as reason has little to do with it in my OPINIONS That lament has been a gen- dunes, complain that an area that used to be a that strong newspapers build strong communi- opinion) that it is an eyesore and obstructs the FROM THE erational complaint since the recreational one for families, including kids, ties – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary view of the poor victims who reside in the love- GOFLDISH time children were first with many structures, cannot now be used as goal is to publish distinguished and profitable ly structures behind it. invented. But here in such. And your argument is that you now live community-oriented newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of So, let me start with the lovely structures “Friendly Fernandina” as I there and want a private, unfettered view of professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, qual- behind it. Those monstrosities were built on Coleman used to hear this place called, your private ocean, because that is the way it ity and hard work. beautiful dunes that were leveled, destroying the complaining goes on, as was sold to you. I say buyer beware, under- gopher tortoise habitats and others in the Langshaw all the while we systematical- stand that what lies in front of you is public FOY R. MALOY JR ., PUBLISHER process, and perhaps a few old structures that ly have eliminated venues for these dastardly land, to be enjoyed by all of the public, kids MICHAEL PARNELL, EDITOR might have been inhabited by families who kids to recreate. included, as it historically was. The prece- MIKE HANKINS, ADVERTISING DIRECTOR had children that used to enjoy the amenities Anyway, I digress. I, like most who don’t dence is in the deep history of this community, ROBERT FIEGE, PRODUCTION DIRECTOR for kids at the beach. have a front row seat to the ocean, walk, bike not in any Johnny-come-lately’s myopic view of BOB TIMPE, CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Oh, there’s an interesting segue – those or drive to the beach. On my last visit, I drove, things. ANGELINE MUDD, amenities, like the very large, once permanent parked and walked around the tempestuous So, all of you cheese and whiners, quit your waterslide, the skating rink and the go-kart temporary waterslide, to get to the beach – belly-aching, get out of your chair and walk BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER track, to name a few, have gone the way of the which took me an eternity, like 10 seconds down to the beach like the rest of us if you SIÂN PERRY, ASSISTANT EDITOR dinosaur, leaving an open space for condo (because I slowed down to look at it, as I can’t see the entire beach. The exercise will do BETH JONES, SPORTS EDITOR dwellers and downtowners who hike from the passed by). you wonders, might even clear those angry TOM WOOD DINK NESMITH other side of the island to see the mighty Interestingly, when I reached the beach, I cobwebs accrued from retirement, wherein CHAIRMAN PRESIDENT Atlantic without nary an obstructed view. looked back at the offended condos, and you perhaps the truest idle times are becoming the Nice trade-off: Not. know what? I still could see them, in spite of devil’s workshop. I also have a feeling that these cheese and the slide. Of course the slide did block a bit of And by the way, if you happen to see a dis- whiners are the same ones who earlier object- my view, but then again, I was at ground level oriented gopher tortoise walking the sidewalk ed to the eyesore (and ear sore) of the skate and not nearly as far away from the slide as on your way to the beach, please don’t try to The views expressed by the columnists and letter writers on this page are their own park. But I guess since they couldn’t thwart were the condos from the slide. It occurred to put it in the ocean, maybe take the time to and do not necessarily reflect the views of some recreational opportunities of older kids me right then that the obstructed view from entice it back towards its habitat, somewhere the newspaper, its owners or employees. within their environs, they are now taking aim the condo is extremely minimal. My guess is near to your present habitat, the one that used on fun for little kids, who can’t squawk as that the view obstruction is not really the to be the tortoises’ home.
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Not funny not by the county commissioners. The News-Leader writer of the front- Although I mostly agree both with page article May 28 tried to explain Michael Parnell’s column, “The coun- away this reduction in funds by describ- ty’s childish response,” and Steve ing this action as “realigned funding” Nicklas’s humorous take, “Comedy at and then describes a silly analogy the commission” (May 30), I don’t find about front pocket money and back any of the antics by our Board of pocket money. So I guess this is gov- County Commissioners responding to ernment fuzzy math or even better, a citizen submitting a letter to this maybe it’s the application of Common newspaper actually funny. Core Standards now being taught in Michele Kling, the writer of the our public schools. Bottom line, this original letter (May 21), was simply $10 million should have been in CD’s expressing her concerns over how or at a minimum in a lockbox earning sophomoric our elected officials have interest for the citizens of this county become. Our commissioners have now for the past year. It was a weak expla- proven her point by calling a “special” nation by the county manager that meeting to address her letter. Out of 28 shifting around these funds kept our sentences in her letter, only two sen- county’s credit and bond rating high. tences addressed her concern regard- Presenting accounting information to ing the $10 million designated for the these credit/bond rating agencies that new Sheriff’s Administration building. includes shifting and realignment of The bulk of her letter describes the dollars may be legal, but to me it’s inability of our commissioners to work deceptive and lacks moral ethics. with our Clerk of the Court/Comp- One of our commissioners has troller John Crawford. Mr. Crawford’s implied there would be $10 million job, among others, is simply to be the available for various countywide proj- gatekeeper of our tax dollars. Most of ects because it was more likely that our commissioners are frustrated with the Sheriff’s Administration building Mr. Crawford’s fiscal responsibility would now be financed with a bond. holding them in check. The commis- Hence the need for a high credit/bond sioners tried to imply that the county rating. He also said he would push for was “broke” in order to raise taxes. an increase in the millage rate for prop- RJ MATSON/CAGLE CARTOONS The commissioners didn’t like his pres- erty taxes as soon as he was re-elect- entation to them proving that the coun- ed. I suggest we flush most of them out from participation in government.” I Patriotic Community those truckers who braked their heavy ty was not “broke.” This isn’t compli- come Election Day, including County would encourage our commissioners loads, stopped their trucks and placed cated and it certainly isn’t a “feud” as Attorney David Hallman, who treated to re-read their own resolution before Thursday, June 5 was the day of a hand over their hearts. To the farmer, mentioned by one of our county com- the public commenter at the special they call a special meeting the next one last mission for a local veteran. A plowing a hundred feet off the road in missioners during the special meeting meeting like it was his own private time a citizen writes a letter that does- group of motorcyclists and I had the dis- a field, on that big green and yellow by the commissioners. Just follow the courtroom by conducting what n’t agree with their “tax and spend” tinct honor and privilege to escort the tractor, who opened the door, removed money. Mr. Crawford is fiscally con- appeared to me to be a “deposition” agenda. procession at the request of the family his cap and stood at attention. To the servative and most of the commis- on the citizen rightfully trying to I applaud Mrs. Kling for spending from Hilliard to the National Cemetery older man at the Callahan stoplight, sioners are from the “tax and spend” express her concerns regarding the her precious time monitoring our elect- on Lannie Road. I did not know the who changed hands with his cane in camp. conduct of this commission. This was ed officials by attending their meet- person, but as I visited and talked with order to render a proper salute with In defense of Mrs. Kling’s effort to completely out of line as the county ings, writing letters and trying to get the family, I realized that I knew the his right arm: you are the ones who inform the public about the shifting attorney works at the behest of the the truth out. Don’t let our commis- man he was. He was a 17-year-old kid can ride with our group anytime. There around of hundreds of thousand of dol- commissioners, not the public at large, sioners intimidate you folks. For now, who lied about his age to join the Army were many others who also showed lars that were designated for the new and should have no interaction with we still have First Amendment rights; while others were skipping the country tribute and respect. Sheriff’s Administration building, I the public unless directed to do so by get involved. Don’t just vote and expect to Mexico or Canada to avoid the draft. To the person in the SUV, texting offer the following. She learned from “his clients.” things to be OK, instead go to these He was a man who without hesitation and driving, accelerating past the cars, one commissioner that the $10 million By the way, none of the commis- meetings when you can, do your own wrote a blank check to his country and paying no attention to the flashing blue that was supposedly set aside for the sioners present made any effort to rein research and write comments to the Uncle Sam, to go in harm’s way, at a lights of the sheriff’s escort or the Sheriff’s Administration building had in their attorney but were more than editor supporting and criticizing when place called Vietnam. Returning home dozen motorcycles with flashers, with dwindled by several hundred thousand willing to allow this “deposition” to necessary the actions of our elected after 24 months of frontline duty, to not the grieving wife and family following dollars. The commissioner was continue. For the record, officials. even a community thank you or wel- behind – there will be anot-her day for unaware and did not approve of this. Commissioner Steve Kelley refused to For the commissioners, if you have come, as it was for most of his brothers you. Fair winds and following seas, vet- Ms. Kling then requested a Sheriff’s participate in this fiasco. Ironically, our a need to respond to this letter, then in arms, during that time. A family man eran brother. Thank you for your hon- Administration building budget time- commissioners passed a resolution write your own comment to the News- who stood by his principles, leadership orable and unselfish service. God bless line and discovered that on April 30 proclaiming May as civility month. In Leader or telephone me, but please in his church and community involve- you, Rodney, and the Wallis family. that indeed the $10 million had been this resolution it says “personal attacks don’t waste any more taxpayer dollars ment with the Veterans of Foreign Welcome home from the members of reduced to $833,000. This action was detract from the open exchange of with a special meeting. Wars. the Blank Check Society. approved by both the county manager ideas, prevent fair discussion of the Hal C. Whitley As the procession made its way Eric Lewis and the assistant county manager but issues and can discourage individuals Fernandina Beach south, I would like to say thank you to Hilliard
VIEWPOINT/DAVE LOTT/ATLANTA, GA. Yes, we do need a riverfront park
t was with great surprise, and significant most, if not all, of those meetings and partici- Committee and further enhancements were that there could be no reduction in parking disappointment, that I read Ron Sapp’s pated in the discussion. One of the meetings, made to the plan and then approved by the city spaces from the current configuration and that June 4 column (“We don’t need waterfront an all-day Saturday charette, drew over 110 cit- commission in 2009 and again in 2012. The principle has been followed in the approved Ipark,”). My surprise came from my knowl- izens representing all aspects of our communi- plan was further improved by the Waterfront plan. edge of Ron’s long history of championing ty, so to characterize the proponents as a small Advisory Group – a group of professional I do agree with Ron on his point about the quality of life issues for the city such as tree band of “wide-eyed, never-say-die supporters” architects and designers – last month. So the private property north of the city marina hav- preservation, youth programs and open space is highly misleading. resulting riverfront park plan was truly a com- ing the potential for a much larger economic acquisitions. Ron wears with great pride, and The one element that has consistently risen munity effort. impact on the city as well as creating much justifiably so, his record as one of the leading to the top of the list for the community’s desire Why is such a riverfront park desired? more stress on the downtown infrastructure advocates for the city’s acquisition through a for the city-owned riverfront property is as Other coastal communities have clearly than the park. But those lots are owned by a general obligation bond (GOB) of the 300-acre both an active and passive park. While Ron’s shown that such a park is a gathering number of different individuals or companies Egans Creek Greenway in 1999. I know that position that the passive amenities such as the spot for residents and visitors alike. The with differing perspectives on the best usage Ron often likes to take a contrarian position benches, viewing platforms and boardwalk city has no park or recreational facilities of that property going forward. But one per- just to stimulate a good debate, and I hope that that currently exist are sufficient, the consen- west of Eighth Street to serve its residents and spective they seem to have in common is that is the case with his latest column. sus from the community’s input was that they visitors. And yes, more people coming and the development of the riverfront park will I had the privilege of serving on the city’s wanted additional active elements such as a spending longer amounts of time should boost improve the quality of life in the overall down- initial Waterfronts Florida Program Advisory playground, splash fountain, historical infor- the economic impact to the downtown busi- town area, improve its overall vibrancy and Committee, which served as the originator of mation, shaded seating and an open area that nesses. increase the desirability of their property for the riverfront park plan conceptual design would support various types of performances, Contrary to Ron’s assertion, there were conversion into residential or mixed-use pur- draft. However, it is important to note the family reunion gatherings, etc. very specific cost estimates provided to the poses. work of the WFPAC drew upon numerous pre- The passive elements that are now there city commission and the public broken down As one of those wide-eyed supporters, I vious efforts of various committees and advi- resulted from the efforts of the WFPAC and into three categories: the improvements to hope that the city commission will continue to sory groups in the development of that plan. the city’s Park & Recreation Department as a Front Street; the horizontal elements (utilities, support the full development of the park plan The WFPAC used the technical assistance of basic, but significant, improvement from the sidewalks) of the park; and the vertical ele- recognizing that the vertical elements can be the state Department of Environmental gravel parking areas that existed previously ments (playground equipment, restrooms, added in stages. I believe the money spent Protection and held at least three public meet- and to allow people to get better and more fre- landscaping, etc.). My understanding is that from a combination of impact fees, grants, pri- ings with the community in 2007 and 2008 to quent use of the area. As John Megna’s letter the city manager is updating those estimates vate contributions and taxpayers will be a solid discuss the vision and future of the city’s in the same edition of the News-Leader pointed and will soon present them to the city commis- investment for the community. waterfront. out, the plan developed by WFPAC was sion. As to parking requirements, the design Dave Lott served as interim city manager of My recollection is that Ron was present for reviewed by the Parks & Recreation Advisory always operated under a commission dictate Fernandina Beach.
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POLICE REPORT
This was written by Angela Daughtry of the During questioning, the employee told the Callahan, when two black male suspects entered 14th St., Fernandina Beach, May 29, Nassau News-Leader from oral and written reports by the officer the incident was a misunderstanding that the home and stabbed the victim. These two res- County capias, trafficking in morphine. Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, the City of was the result of a verbal altercation, during idences are near each other and may be related. I Qorey Laroi Dawson, 28, Kingsland, Ga., Fernandina Beach Police Department and other which he asked his supervisor “if this was a cut- The suspects in both of these cases are con- May 29, Nassau County capias, dealing in stolen agencies. Arrest indicates suspicion of a crime, throat situation.” sidered armed and dangerous. If you have any property. not guilt. The employee also informed police he keeps information on these two incidents, contact I Christopher Michael Blair, 37, 17121 Brush a .22 caliber handgun in his truck but did not bran- Detective Brewer at 548-4034. You can also Creek Drive, Hilliard, May 29, Nassau County dish it or make any threats with it. remain anonymous by calling First Coast Crime warrant, aggravated assault, battery. Disturbance at RockTenn According to the report, the officer deter- Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477). If your tip I Lason Shand Horne, 24, 35261 Quail Road, A reported threat of violence by a RockTenn mined the employee “did not display any erratic leads to an arrest you may be eligible for a reward Callahan, May 28, child abuse. employee resulted in no arrest June 4 after a city behavior that would indicate he was capable of up to $3,000. I Christopher Michael Clemens, 30, 565 police officer determined the incident was the workplace violence,” and “only wanted to give his Pine Road, Fernandina Beach, May 28, burglary result of a misunderstanding, according to a side of the situation.” of a conveyance, fraudulent use of a credit card, report. Due to the lack of illegal activity, no arrest was Felony arrests grand theft. An officer was sent to the RockTenn plant at made and the incident was considered by police I Jazz Montana Daniels, 27, Bartow, June 1, I Joseph William Kitchings, 42, Folkston, Ga., 600 N. Eighth St. at 7:37 a.m. after an anony- to be an internal issue between the employee Nassau County warrant, grand theft auto. May 27, possession of a controlled substance mous caller told police an employee had “made and RockTenn personnel. I Rivera Wilmer, 32, Palmetto, June 1, pos- without a prescription, possession of not more threats against other employees” the night before, session of counterfeited driver’s license or ID than 20 grams of marijuana, possession of drug and “was heading towards the main entrance” of card, operating a motor vehicle without a valid paraphernalia. the plant. Home invasion license. I Frank Earl Wilder, 83, 95035 Denise St., The caller also told police the employee “had Friday at approximately 3 a.m. at 45139 Arline I Michael Anthony Colson, 40, 45064 Colson Fernandina Beach, May 27, Nassau County war- a pistol in his truck and was looking at people in Road, Callahan, two black male suspects unlaw- Road, Callahan, May 31, Nassau County warrant, rant, trafficking in morphine, opium, oxycodone, an aggressive manner.” fully entered into a home, the Nassau County violation of probation/sale, manufacture, pur- heroin and hydrocodone. On arriving at the facility, the officer spoke Sheriff’s Office reported in a press release. One chase or delivery of marijuana. I Lason Shand Horne, 24, 35261 Quail with a security guard who said he had escorted suspect proceeded into the victim’s room and I Timothy David McLeod, 26, Jacksonville, Road, Callahan, May 27, Nassau County warrant, the employee to a meeting room, according to the shot at the victim, hitting him in the stomach May 31, battery within a detention facility. grand theft motor vehicle, dealing in stolen prop- report. causing critical injuries, police said. Another sus- I Cary Wesley Deming, 52, 84163 Owens erty. Other personnel at RockTenn reportedly told pect entered into the victim’s mother’s room and Road, Fernandina Beach, May 30, Nassau County I Christopher Douglas Owens, 22, 30306 the officer the employee had made threats “in the asked for money. capias, sale or delivery of a controlled substance. CR 121, Hilliard, May 27, Nassau County warrant, nature of cutting someone’s throat.” Company offi- The suspects fled the scene in unknown direc- I Beau Theron Claxton III, 29, 86039 Di grand theft auto, dealing in stolen property. cials at that time were conducting an investigation tion. Charia St., Yulee, May 30, bond surrender, domes- I Calvin Hinely Zipperer III, 46, Savannah, to determine if the employee should be disci- A similar case occurred on March 30 at tic battery by strangulation, battery. Ga., May 27, possession of cocaine. plined, the report stated. approximately 9:30 a.m. at 45243 Whitfield Road, I Jonathan Andrew Honeycutt, 24, 302 South [email protected]
COURT REPORT
The following report was compiled by Angela with intent to sell, deliver, manufacture or pur- written threats to kill or do bodily injury and was I Larry Richard Hester was served an affi- Daughtry, News-Leader staff, from the June 5 court chase, possession of controlled substance para- adjudicated guilty. He was sentenced to18 months davit and admitted to a violation of probation docket of Circuit Court Judge Robert M. Foster. phernalia, possession of less than 20 grams of in a state prison with credit for time served, fol- being served for possession of a controlled sub- I Terrance Fitzgerald Baker admitted to vio- cannabis, no citation, and two counts of sale, lowed by three years drug offender probation. stance and was adjudicated guilty. Probation was lations of probation being served for two counts delivery, purchase or manufacture of marijuana Prison sentence is to run consecutive with one he revoked and terminated, and he was sentenced of sale, manufacture, purchase or delivery of and was adjudicated guilty. Probation was revoked is currently serving, and probation runs con- to four months in Nassau County Jail with cred- cocaine within 1,000 feet of a church business or and terminated and he was sentenced to four currently with another case. He must have a it for time served. He was ordered to pay school and was adjudicated guilty. Probation was months in Nassau County Jail with credit for drug/alcohol evaluation within 60 days of release $1,5522.17 in outstanding costs. revoked and terminated and he was sentenced to time served, to run concurrently. He was ordered and submit to random urinalysis. He was ordered I A jury trial date of Sept. 15 was set for 19 months in a state prison with credit for time to pay $2,682.16 in outstanding costs. to pay $418 in court costs, $151 in surcharges, Darryl Roger Johnson, charged with sale of a served. He was ordered to pay $2,278.64 in out- I Dedrick Lamon Davis pleaded guilty to pos- $150 to the Public Defender’s Office and $100 to controlled substance within 1,000 feet of an assist- standing costs. In another case, Baker pleaded session of cocaine, no citation, and adjudication the State Attorney’s Office. ed living facility, sale of a controlled substance and guilty to sale or delivery of cocaine and was adju- was withheld. He was not prosecuted on a charge I Jennifer Renee Embry was served an affi- sale, manufacture or delivery of a controlled sub- dicated guilty. He was sentenced to 19 months in of possession of less than 20 grams of cannabis, davit and denied violations of probation being stance. prison, to run concurrently, and ordered to pay no citation. He was sentenced to 18 months of served for two counts of grand theft, three counts I George Horton pleaded guilty to grand $518 in court costs and $100 to the State drug offender probation with random urinalysis of dealing in stolen property and obtaining or theft and adjudication was withheld. He was sen- Attorney’s Office. and a drug/alcohol evaluation within 60 days attempting to obtain a controlled substance by tenced to time served in Nassau County Jail and I A jury trial date of Sept. 15 was set for Peter and any recommended treatment. Probation may fraud. ordered to pay $1,033 in restitution, $418 in court Alexander Booker, charged with armed robbery. be terminated early after 12 months if conditions I Earnest Lee Foster pleaded guilty to a less- costs, $150 to the Public Defender’s Office and John William Brown submitted a written plea are successfully completed. He was ordered to er-included charge of battery and was adjudicat- $100 to the State Attorney’s Office. of not guilty to driving while license permanent- pay $518 in court costs and $100 to the State ed guilty. He was sentenced to four months in I Marshall Hufstetler pleaded not guilty to ly revoked. Attorney’s Office. Probation may be transferred Nassau County Jail with credit for time served, to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, I Rusty Curry Canaday was adjudicated guilty to Hinesville, Ga. run concurrently with a pending case. He was using a firearm under the influence of alcohol or of a lesser-included charge of no valid driver’s I Shera Marie Dinkins pleaded not guilty to ordered to pay $352 in surcharges, $223 in court drugs and disorderly intoxication. license and sentenced to time served in Nassau sale, manufacture, purchase or delivery of cocaine costs, $100 to the Public Defender’s Office and I Andrew Todd Kight admitted to a violation County Jail. He was ordered to pay $223 in court within 1,000 feet of a church, business or school. $50 to the State Attorney’s Office. Restitution is of probation being served for driving under the costs, $50 to the State Attorney’s Office and $100 I A jury trial date of Sept. 15 was set for reserved by the State Attorney’s Office. influence of alcohol and possession of a con- to the Public Defender’s Office. Jeremiah Wayne Doyle, charged with felony bat- I Charline Jeannette Gravely pleaded not trolled substance and was adjudicated guilty. 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10A WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014 NEWS News-Leader POLITICS IN BRIEF Fleet West Side Democrats Jacksonville University, he g currently serves as the rela- Pricin The Westside Democratic Club will meet at tionship development officer ct 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Nassau County Building for UF Health in Jacksonville. Dire on Mickler Street in Callahan. Guest speaker Bean has received numer- is District 4 Congressional candidate Paula ous awards and recognition Moser-Bartlett. Dinner and a brief business for his conservative leader- meeting will follow her presentation. Meetings ship. He currently chairs the are always open to the public. Senate Health Policy Bean Committee, and serves on GOP executive committee many other legislative com- The Nassau County Republican Executive mittees including: Committee will have its monthly meeting on Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Thursday, June 19 at the Nassau County Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Building, 86028 Pages Dairy Road, Yulee. Human Services, Commerce and Tourism, Guest speaker for the monthly meeting will Government Oversight and Accountability and N be State Sen. Aaron Bean. Bean currently rep- the Select Committee on Patient Protection TIO resents Florida Senate District 4, which and Affordable Care Act. ENT includes Duval and Nassau counties. The meeting will begin promptly at 7:30 TT Bean served eight years in the Florida p.m. and all registered Republicans are wel- A House of Representatives. Prior to election to come to attend. the House, he served as a commissioner and For questions, contact Justin Taylor at jtay- BUSINESS OWNERS mayor of Fernandina Beach. A graduate of [email protected] or (904) 226-6207. & YOUR EMPLOYEES! Appeals court to rule on net ban
Florida News Connection fishermen have argued the ban ermen can still use cast nets has impacted their livelihood. and those smaller than 500 DUVAL FLEET OFFERS THE TALLAHASSEE – A spokes- Lifelong Florida fisherman square feet. According to the person for the Florida Wildlife Captain Dave Lear says that’s Florida Wildlife Federation and Commission says the state is not true. other groups, since the passage RELATIONSHIP YOU NEED! waiting for an appeals court “They can still fish using of the net ban amendment decision on whether it should allowable gear. There’s millions there’s been a surge in near- continue to enforce the state’s of pounds of recorded mullet shore populations of fish such landmark net ban, and what and other species that are being as redfish, sea trout and other type of nets can be used. The caught with cast nets,” says popular game species. net ban was added as an amend- Lear. “We don’t need to take a Protecting the game fishing ment to the state constitution step backwards and allow gill industry is equally as vital to in 1994 with the support of 72 nets again.” Florida’s economy, explains percent of Florida voters, but Under the rule, gill nets are Lear. since then some commercial outlawed, but commercial fish- “The sport fishing industry in Florida is billions of dollars worth of economic impact. It’s We spent the weekend in Stone Mountain, Georgia with 20 other second only to agriculture,” says RV'ers from Florida. The funny thing was all of us viewing and walking Lear. “The commercial indus- the mountain when we are used to level ground. I swear I was going try was going to fish themselves to have a nose bleed! Come by the coffee is on. out of existence if this ban was- NORTH FLORIDA’S LARGEST NEW & USED n’t enacted.” DEERTRACKS After the constitutional The condition your plumbing is in is important to us! Sales, installation and amendment regarding the net COMMERCIAL & RETAIL INVENTORY service. Repair, replace, remodel or new construction for residential, com- ban was passed, the Florida F 150’s • F250’s • F350’s and Up • Cargo Vans • Transit Connect Vans mercial or industrial needs as well as 24/7 emergency service. Counter Sales for do-it-yourself and showroom open for you. Fish and Wildlife Commission Commercial Financing & Leasing Available limited a net’s mesh size to two- DEERWALK inch stretch mesh. Commercial fishermen say that limit forces CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT We have one unit empty that is full of opportunity for your business. Call them to only catch juvenile fish, Andrea 277-3942. Join Recovered Resources Group, The Knotty Beader, which aren’t marketable. out at The Blindman & Robin, Metabolic Research Center, The Savory Market, k us Vape-out, Jazzercize and Crumps' Barbershop. On site management in Chec com Fleet. a friendly neighborhood. Duval 904-381-6554www.duvalFleet.com 1616 Cassat Avenue Jacksonville, Fl. 32210 DON’T LITTER 474390 E. S.R. 200 A Division of Duval Ford Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Spay or Neuter
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014 NEWS-LEADER / FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA TOURNAMENT CHAMPS
PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER The Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth Allstars competed in the 14U Fort Caroline Invitational. Despite an opening loss in pool play June 3, the Pirates rebounded to win two games against Fort Caroline Saturday, earning a bid in Sunday’s championship game against Mandarin. The Pirates shut out Mandarin 15-0 in the morning game Saturday and 10-0 in the nightcap. Hogan Alvarez and Scotty Rivenbark combined for the mercy-rule shortened shutout Saturday morning. Tripp Vonnoh went the distance Saturday night for the other shutout, also shortened by the run rule. Price Moore and Brian Morris both had home runs and Rivenbark had five RBI in the first game Saturday. In Sunday’s title game, Trip Brown, left, got the win on the mound as the Pirates defeated Mandarin 5-2 to take home the tournament hardware. The tournament was a warm-up for the district tournament slated for later this month, also at Fort Caroline. Kyle Richardson, right, with a hit for the Pirates.
Above, from left: Brian Morris slides safely back into first base Sunday; Kyle Richardson and Tripp Landtroop celebrate after the final out; Price Moore mans center field. Scotty Rivenbark, far left, at bat. Left, Tripp Vonnoh, Trip Brown and Tripp Landtroop are all smiles after the win Sunday. Below, the team with the trophy. From left, Bo Fleming, Landtroop, Coach Scott Rivenbark, Jacob Janzen, Cisco Moore, Price Moore, Hogan Alvarez, Davis Brown, Vonnoh, Scotty Rivenbark, Richardson, Morris, Ryan Edwards, Brown and coaches John Vonnoh, Jon Shave and Bo Alvarez. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
2B WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014 SPORTS News-Leader OUTDOORS Hot spring beach action “I can’t think of a better ditions are way to relax than sitting in my ideal; mud beach chair and surf fishing minnows can with my family,” Bill Riggs be cast net- said. “It really doesn’t matter ted while if the fish are not biting, schooling catching fish is not our high- close to the est priority. Enjoying the pilings of the smell of salt air, the pleasant Nassau sounds of breaking waves and Bridge,” Bill making fresh ham and turkey OUTDOORS Riggs said. sandwiches is our highest pri- “We always ority.” Terry Lacoss barb a live Bill and Kara Riggs are mud minnow regular visitors to Amelia on the bottom hook of our Island’s pristine beaches, double-surf fishing rig. The where they target a wide vari- mud minnow is fished close ety of surf species, including to and right on the bottom for redfish, puppy drum, whiting, flounder.” pompano, bluefish, flounder Tides and winds are and sharks. always a factor for the Riggs “I really like to catch the family’s surf fishing success. redfish,” Kara Riggs said. “When the wind is blowing “The problem is most of the from the west, surf fishing is reds we catch have to be normally best,” Bill Riggs thrown back because they are said. “When the wind is blow- larger than the maximum 27- ing from the east, surf fishing inch Florida Wildlife size is typically the least. A pound- PHOTOS BY TERRY LACOSS/SPECIAL limit. Redfish are excellent ing surf results in discolored Kara Riggs, Bill Riggs and Kamrin Thompson, from left, are pictured enjoying an afternoon of beach fishing. Some of fighters too and without say- water conditions while a west the best beach fishing action begins in late spring and runs right through the fall fishing season at Amelia Island. ing one of our very best fish wind flattens out the surf to eat. resulting in a clean surf, “My favorite bait for reds where the fish can see better is simply a small piece of cut when feeding. bait fished on a double surf “We also like the turn of fishing setup. The chunk of the tides, either the first of cut bait is barbed on the top the outgoing tide or the first hook while a fresh shrimp is of the incoming tide. We will barbed on the bottom hook of always make it a point to be my double surf fishing rig. surf fishing when the tides “In many cases the first are right.” fish that we catch is cut up The Riggses fill large spin- into small chunks of redfish ning reels with 20-pound baits but we also like to fish braided fishing line so that for reds with freshly netted strikes are better detected, finger mullet.” resulting in a good hook set. Like many area surf fisher- “Braided fishing line helps men, the Riggses will pur- us detect the slightest strike,” chase a pound of fresh local Bill Riggs said. “Also braided shrimp for bait while bringing fishing line has a much small- along a six-foot cast net for er diameter where we are netting live finger mullet from able to fish with much smaller the surf when available. weights. Here we are able to “We always have fresh use two- to four-ounce pyra- local shrimp on hand when mid weights.” surf fishing,” Bill Riggs said. Most surf fishermen pre- “You just can’t go beach fish- fer eight- to 10-foot spinning ing without having at least rods so that long casts can be enough bait for a long day of made into the surf. Braided beach fishing. If we can’t net fishing lines also allow for finger mullet from the surf, much longer casts, which in once a whiting or croaker is some cases will toss freshly caught, we will cut the live barbed baits right off from fish into small chunks of cut the surf hook. The Riggses bait. Kara really prefers to employ 1/0 Bait Holder fish with finger mullet and hooks that employ small has caught some really nice barbs on the shaft that simply reds on mullet. The live mul- locks baits onto the hook for let is barbed right through making long casts. the tail so that it has a strug- Look for excellent surf gling swimming action.” fishing action to last through Kara and Bill Riggs, above, are pictured with a nice Bill Riggs also brings the spring and into the early catch of beach pompano and redfish. Small pelagic along a special four-foot cast winter fishing season. Florida sharks are often hooked by surf fishermen. Bill Riggs, net that employs a small residents will not need a salt- right, is pictured with a 50-pound black tip shark. Top, mesh for netting mud min- water fishing license when Aiden Deucker, 12, caught and released this nice snook nows at the foot of the Nassau fishing from the surf. Non- while fishing recently in an Omni Amelia Island fishing pier and bridge. Florida residents over the age Plantation lagoon. Snook are a rarity for Northeast “Mud minnows are also of 16 need a Florida saltwater Florida waters but seem to thrive in some of Omni’s excellent live baits for fishing fishing license. Visit saltier lagoons. in the surf and when the con- www.myfwc.com.
START YOUR OWN CLEANING BUSINESS It's so easy! SPORTS SHORTS Pop Warner be able to provide them this tree-canopied resort. Addition- Fitness. Pre-registration clos- year. Free swim lessons are ally, a one-mile Youth Fun es July 3 at 9 a.m. Day-of reg- Fernandina Beach Pop available to those who qualify Run will be held immediately istration checks and cash only Warner football and cheer- in Northeast Florida. Call the after the 5K is finished, so will be accepted. All pre-regis- leader registration is now Atlantic Avenue Recreation pint-size junior family mem- tered participants receive a open for the 2014 season. Center at 310-3358. bers can join in the fun. This goody bag, which will include Visit www.leaguelineup.com "Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Jacksonville" - Business Journal Children who complete year’s race will be chip timed. one race T-shirt and surprises for additional information. OUR MODEL IS PROVEN their swim lessons with a par- The courses will begin and from race sponsors. ticipating swim instructor will end at the Omni Amelia Island 13 years of trusted success in Jacksonville Free swim lessons ****************************************************************** receive a Safer 3 certificate Plantation Racquet Park park- YMCA summer sports for a free ice cream cone from ing lot, next to the Verandah GUARANTEED CLEANING CONTRACTS AVAILABLE NOW This summer Safe Kids Northeast Florida, led by The McDonald’s. To find a partici- Restaurant at 6800 First The McArthur Family ***FERNANDINA BEACH - YULEE - AMELIA ISLAND*** Players Center for Child pating swim school, visit wolf- Coast Highway. YMCA is now registering for 1 5 INVESTMENT LEVELS - START BIG OR SMALL Health at Wolfson Children’s sonchildrens.org/watersafety. Check-in and day-of-regis- basketball, swim team, swim FREE START UP - EQUIPMENT PACKAGES Hospital, is offering a limited Visit safekids.org or wolfson- tration is from 6:45-7:45 a.m. lessons and sports camps for the summer. Contact Jenna Contact us today to schedule a business plan presentation number of free swim lessons childrens.org/safekids for The races begin at 8 a.m. Scott at jscott@firstcoastym- 904-732-7270 or [email protected] to children four and up whose information. Youth Fun Run begins at 9 families might otherwise not a.m. ca.org or 261-1080, ext 109. Auxiliary meets Awards will be given out to U.S. Coast Guard Auxili- the top overall male and fe- Sports association FERNANDINA BEACH TIDES ary, Amelia Island Flotilla 14- male and the top three male Nassau County Sports 1, meets the first Thursday in and female winners in 14 age Association meets at 7 p.m. Tides, Sun & Moon: June 11-18, 2014 the Amelia Island Lighthouse categories. All children in the the first Tuesday at the county Cottage, located on O’Hagan fun run get an award for fin- building, Yulee. Call 261-1075 ishing. Pre-register by mail Moonset 5:03A Low 1:40A2.00’ Sunrise 6:22A Low 4:58A1.08’ Lane on Lighthouse Circle. or 277-1609. (forms can be found on Wed. Sunrise 6:22A High 7:47A 7.76’ Sun. Moonset 9:04A High 11:22A 8.19’ Call 261-1889 for information. Sunset 8:30P AmeliaIslandRunners.com); in Moonrise 7:02P Low 1:38P 1.44’ Low 5:03P 1.01’ Bowling leagues 6/11 Sunset 8:28P High 8:19P 8.97’ 6/15 Moonrise 10:50P person (forms are available at High 11:52P 9.18’ Independence 5K the Omni Amelia Island A senior league bowling is Moonset 5:56A Low 2:30A1.63’ Sunrise 6:22A Low 5:49A1.12’ On July 4, the Vida Race Plantation Health & Fitness offered at 9:30 a.m. Wednes- Thur. Sunrise 6:22A High 8:39A 7.91’ Mon. Moonset 10:11A Series sixth annual Indepen- Center and the McArthur days at Nassau Bowling off High 12:18P 8.23’ Moonrise 8:04P Low 2:29P1.14’ Sunset 8:30P dence 5K will take place at Family YMCA); or register US 17 in Yulee. The group 6/12 Sunset 8:29P High 9:11P 9.20’ 6/16 Moonrise 11:37P Low 5:59P 1.26’’ Omni Amelia Island Plantation directly online at Active.com. also meets for Christian Resort. A favorite of runners, Cost is $25 per adult; $15 league at 6 p.m. Thursdays. Full Moon 12:13A High 12:46A 8.96’ Low 3:20A1.33’ Sunrise 6:22A participants can race, run or per child (12 and under). Fri. Sunrise 6:22A High 9:32A 8.03’ Tues. Low 6:43A1.22’ Moonset 6:55A Moonset 11:17A walk through the shaded, Make checks out to Vida High 1:15P 8.25’ Bassmasters meet Sunset 8:29P Low 3:19P 0.94’ Sunset 8:30P 6/13 Moonrise 9:04P High 10:04P 9.31’ 6/17 Low 6:58P 1.59’ Nassau Bassmasters, associated with the Florida Sunrise 6:22A Low 4:08A1.14’ Moonrise 12:19A High 1:41A 8.65’ Air Amelia Bass Federation, the Bass Sat. Moonset 7:58A High 10:27A 8.12’ Wed. Sunrise 6:23A Low 7:40A1.33’ Federation and the FLW, Sunset 8:29P Low 4:10P 0.89’ Moonset 12:21P High 2:13P 8.25’ “Come Fly With Us” meets the first Tuesday of 6/14 6/18 Sunset 8:30P Moonrise 10:00P High 10:58P 9.30’ Low 8:02P 1.89’ every month at the Pig Bar-B- Tide calculations are for Amelia River, Fernandina Beach. No corrections are necessary. Call for Reservations Que restaurant in Callahan at Sun & Moon events are also calculated for Fernandina Beach, although actual times may vary because of land masses. 7 p.m. Membership into the Lessons also available club is open to anyone 16 and $$ ANY older. Call Bob Schlag at 1010 Call 1-877-WeDoFly (912) 729-2282 in Kingsland, SYNTHETIC Aaron Bell at (904) 545-5092 OIL CHANGE www.airamelia.com in Callahan or Tim McCoy at 904-277-6969 OFFOFF 261-3735 in Fernandina Beach for information. CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014 SPORTS News-Leader 3B GUNS & HOSES
The second annual Guns & Hoses charity softball game between the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office and the Fernandina Beach Fire Department took place May 31 at the Ybor Alvarez Softball Complex. Once again, the sheriff’s office was victorious and remained undefeated. However, the big winner was the United Way and the local charities within our community, as all the funds raised will remain in Nassau County. SUBMITTED
JUNIOR CAMPS Soccer Made in America to work with professional coaches to improve their golf A cat fight in ladies final match Amelia Island Soccer Club skills. Sessions are June 17- is partnering with the Chicago 20, July 1-4, July 29-Aug. 1, The final match for the 2013-14 Fern- ability to walk, speak, swallow and Blast Soccer Club to host a Aug. 12-15 and Aug. 26-29. andina Beach Women’s Golf Association GOLF TOURNAMENTS breathe. summer camp with Soccer Cost is $200 per week, $75 was held June 3. Registration, warm-up and lunch buf- Made in America June 23-27 per individual day. The game was cat fight and the Challenge and Southpaw Long Putt. fet are from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from 9 a.m. to noon and Camp runs from 9:30 a.m. ladies enjoyed the unique game. Flight For information call 310-3175 or 277- Shotgun start for the four-person scram- instructed by coaches Aleks to 12:30 p.m. Campers will A winners were Sue Simpson, first; 1886. Send inquiries to NassauNAMI ble is 12:30 p.m. Dinner reception, Mihailovic and Steve Lennon. work on full swing and short Donna Dandurand, second; and Vickie [email protected] including beer and wine, prizes, awards Professional soccer train- game with on-course playing Galpin, third. Flight B winners were The proceeds from the fundraiser and silent auction, is from 5-8 p.m. ng, covering technical and and video analysis. Snacks Anne Thibault, first, with a tie for sec- will go to provide educational services, There will be proximity contests and tactical skills, for players of all will be provided. Miniature ond between Nancy Inboden and Javene support groups, emergency medication a raffle. Entry fee is $150 per player. skill levels. Open to boys and putt championship challenge Lamb. Flight C winners included Helen assistance, toiletries, shoes and advoca- Reception only is $50 per person. Con- girls ages 4 -17. Each partici- on the final day. Hat and shirts Hirsch, first; Joyce Tonti, second; and cy services to residents in Nassau tact Mark O’Day at 553-0576 or odaym pant will receive a certificate are provided for campers. Carol Minogue, third. County with a chronic mental health [email protected] or visit www.ALSGolf of achievement and camp T- Students may bring their The game was followed with a lunch- diagnosis. Amelia.com. shirt. Special contests own clubs but clubs will be eon with the years awards handed out. throughout the week, includ- Anyone interested in joining the provided. Students walk the North Hampton invite World’s Largest Golf Outing ing Most Creative Player; course; a lightweight carry league may visit fbwga.com for informa- Three Jacksonville-area courses Shoot Out; and Juggling. All bag is required. Students tion. The Golf Club of North Hampton will managed by Billy Casper Golf, the participants should bring soc- must bring their own golf balls be hosting the North Hampton Invita- largest owner-operator of golf courses, cer balls, water, and shin for the course; range balls will NCSO Charities event tional July 26-27. The 36-hole event will guards. $155 first family country clubs and resorts in the be provided for practice. The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office be a two-person team gross format. member, $145 second family U.S.,will host the fourth annual World’s Call the pro shop at 277- Charities Inc. Golf Tournament will be Saturday will be a best ball of two and member. Largest Golf Outing Aug. 11 to benefit 5907, email mblock@omniho- held June 20 at Deerfield Lakes Golf Sunday is a two-player scramble. Flights Register at the Atlantic Wounded Warrior Project. The simulta- tels.com or visit OakMarsh Club, 54002 Deerfield Country Club will be established based on the total Avenue Recreation Center neous golf outing will be played at more OceanLinks.com. Road, Callahan. team handicap. All handicaps will be through June 21. For informa- than 120 BCG-managed courses in 28 Registration is at 11 a.m. Tee off at 1 verified at your club. tion, visit www.smia.com. Proceeds of this event will benefit states and is open to all golfers regard- Donovin Darius football p.m. Entry fee is $55 per person and less of ability. A USGA handicap is not includes green fees, cart, range balls the Yulee High School boys and girls A two-day football camp, required. Gymnastics and catered lunch. Payment due June golf teams and help with their needs for directed by former all pro NFL Participating Jacksonville-area cours- 13. Tournament will be played in scram- golf bags, equipment and uniforms. Fantastic Gymnastic sum- player Donovin Darius will be es are Bent Creek in Jacksonville, ble with four-person teams. Form a Greens fees, cart fees, practice balls, mer camps are June 23-26 held from 6-8 p.m. July 14-15 Fernandina Beach Golf Club and St. team or be placed on one. flight prizes, proximity contests, a skins and July 21-24 from 9 a.m. to for ages 5-14 at the Yulee Johns Golf & Country Club in St. Contact Larry Boatwright, tourna- game and players cookout are included noon for ages four and up. Sports Complex. Register Augustine. ment administrator, at 548-4027 or in the $300 per team entry fee. Stop by Discount offered if attending online at dariusnextleveltrain- Golfer check-in, shotgun start and [email protected]. the North Hampton golf shop for an both camps. Cost is $85 for ing.com or call (904) 290- entry form. Call 548-0000. entry fee — which includes a $10 dona- registered gymnasts and $95 3320 for information. tion to WWP, round of golf, cart rental, for non-registered. Visit NAMI golf tourney range balls, lunch, awards reception, on- Fantasticgym.com, email ALS Golf Classic Lady Pirate softball Nassau County affiliate of the Nation- course contests — vary by course. All [email protected] al Alliance on Mental Illness and Fern- The 10th annual ALS Amelia Island golfers will be entered into a drawing to or call 225-0022. The gym is The Lady Pirate Softball andina Beach Golf Club announce the Golf Classic, remembering John Louis win a grand-prize, and prizes can be located at 96070 Chester Camp will be held at Fernan- fourth annual Doug Morris Memorial O’Day, will be held Aug. 1 at Long Point earned by teams with the highest contri- Road in Yulee. dina Beach High School from Golf Tournament at 9 a.m. June 21. at the Amelia Island Club. Tournament bution levels and best scores of the day. 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 23- The tournament is open to all players proceeds benefit the ALS Association For information and to register visit Boys & Girls Clubs 25 for ages 6-15. Register at or teams, men and ladies. The cost is Florida Chapter. www.worldslargestgolfouting.com. first day of camp. Campers Golfers are encouraged to Tweet Boys & Girls Clubs of $80 per person and includes cart, green Often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s should bring a hat or visor, @BillyCasperGolf using #WLGO14 with Nassau County is offering a fees, range balls, food, raffle and prizes. disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, photos and updated during or after the summer camp for ages 6-18. Special contests and prizes include a is a progressive and fatal neuromuscular bat and glove. Cost is $35 $1,000 putting contest, Nike Distance disease. It slowly robs the body of its day. Arts, sports, technology lab, and includes a T-shirt. field trips and special projects For information, contact will be capped by the annual coach Luke Powell at (904) summer carnival. This camp 545-7450 or coach Cris is offered at the Nassauville Holland at 753-3123. location and in Fernandina Beach on Lime Street. Yulee cheer camp Visit either club or call 261- 1075 or 491-9102. The Yulee Cheer Camp for beginners and experienced cheerleaders ages 5-15 will Golf at Omni be held from 6-8 p.m. July 14- Omni Amelia Island 15 at the Yulee Sports Plantation will hold a Junior Complex. For details, visit Golf Academy summer series www.yaahornets.com or call with six weekly sessions avail- Kelly Dikun at (904) 477-6692 able for children ages 8-17, or Tammy Peacock at (404) who will have the opportunity 402-9173.
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FERNANDINA BEACH Peck Gym Tuesdays and PARKS & RECREATION Fridays from 3-5 p.m. For DEPARTMENT school and club teams. RECREATION ROUNDUP Players must have adult For more information, log coach or adult supervision. onto www.fbfl.us. Please call at least 24 hours OPEN ADULT VOLLEY- in advance: 310-3353. $2/day BALL at Peck Gym Tuesdays city resident, $5 non-city. and Fridays from 7-9 p.m. OPEN INDOOR SOCCER $2/day city resident, $5 non- at Peck Gym Wednesdays city. from 6-8 p.m. $2 city resi- YOUTH VOLLEYBALL at dents, $5 non-city.
ADULT SOFTBALL
FERNANDINA BEACH PARKS KraussCare Krushers 12 & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Logic Mountain 9 SUMMER ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES SUMMER Diamond Cutters 22 Bad Company 9 RECREATIONAL CO-ED LEAGUE STANDINGS
June 2 KraussCareKrushers 2-0 Avengers 14 Diamond Cutters 1-0 San Jose Collision/AIM South 12 Green Turtler Tavern 1-1 San Jose Collision/AIM South 1-1 Green Turtle Tavern 10 Avengers 1-1 Halftime Sports Bar 5 Halftime Sports Bar 0-1 Logic Mountain 0-1 KraussCare Krushers 12 Bad Company 0-1 Avengers 2 All games played at the Ybor San Jose Collision/AIM South 11 Alvarez Softball Fields, 3243 Green Turtle Tavern 6 Bailey Road. For statistics and schedules, log onto www.league- lineup.com/fbflsoftball .
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