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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 / 18 PAGES, 2 SECTIONS • fbnewsleader.com City’s ex-financial officer calls out ‘double tax increase’ Final public hearing is Tues., Sept. 24 JULIA ROBERTS the road. The residents said when they News-Leader asked the drivers to not block their properties the parents often argued or The Fernandina Beach City cursed them. Commission held the first of two public Commissioner Chip Ross said he hearings Tuesday regarding the city’s had witnessed the situation and called it budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year, and “a circus.” The commissioners agreed former city comptroller Patti Clifford that action involving the city and the again expressed her disapproval of what Nassau County School Board needs she called a double tax increase. The to be taken. They directed Martin to next hearing is scheduled for 5:05 p.m. Clifford Martin work with the Fernandina Beach Police Tuesday, Sept. 24, at City Hall. Department to address the situation. City Manager Dale Martin explained Also during the meeting, the City that while the new millage rate, 6.5236 mission should always look for ways Commission approved a new master mills, does exceed the rollback rate by to trim the budget and lower this base fee schedule, setting pricing for various approximately 1.5 mills, it does not millage rate. Secondly, the commission services offered by the city. reflect a 32% increase for individual is adding another half-mill for conserva- The Fire Department eliminated property taxes. tion. I ask again – remove this added dozens of fees. The Fernandina Beach The rollback rate is the millage rate half-mill. This is too much and should Golf Club raised some fees and low- the city would have to levy in order to be put to a vote by our citizens.” ered others, and fees at the Fernandina bring in the same amount of tax rev- She suggested that the half-mill Harbor Marina were raised in antici- enues as in the previous fiscal year. proposed for conservation be reduced pation of reopening the facility with The city’s operating millage of to 0.4000 mill. significant improvements. The Parks 5.8553 is the same as last year, and “The budget for land purchases & Recreation Department raised the voter-approved debt, the proceeds of uses only $1 million of the $1.2 mil- rental rates on facilities such as the which were used to purchase property lion (which will be brought in by the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Neighbors work for the Egans Creek Greenway, went Conservation millage), resulting in a Center and Peck Center as well as ath- down to 0.1683. reserve of $200,000,” Clifford said. letic fields and instituted a fee to film There is also a new half-mill “Why are we being taxed to create a in the Fernandina Beach lighthouse. Conservation land purchase fund levy reserve? Please consider lowering the Garbage and recycling collection fees proposed, the revenue from which will significant proposed tax increase.” also went up. together to save be used to pay expenses associated At the City Commission meeting The full fee schedule is available at with the acquisition of land for conser- that immediately followed the budget http://bit.ly/2kpYY4C. vation during the fiscal year. A voter hearing, four people addressed parking The commission approved referendum on whether to keep that .5 issues they say parents are creating renewing insurance with Preferred mill in place after this year is proposed when they drop their children off at Governmental Insurance Trust. Shaun canopy road for 2020. Southside Elementary School. Woleshin with Harden Insight, the Clifford, who addressed the com- Laurel Strong, who lives on Division city’s insurance consultant, said the city JUDY BEAL/SPECIAL mission at prior meetings regarding the Street, said parents dropping their chil- received offers from PGIT and Florida Anthony Street is one of three streets in the Belle Glade neighborhood new millage, said the city should lower dren off in the morning are not only Municpal Trust, with PGIT, the city’s recently added to the list of designated canopy-scenic roads in Nassau the millage rate and should not impose parking on the right-of-way in front current insurance provider, submitting County. The project coincided with the county’s plans to create a bike the half-mill for conservation. of houses, they are parking in front of the lower quote. trail on Orange Avenue. “We are getting a double whammy driveways, often blocking residents Woleshin said PGIT had an option tax increase,” Clifford said. “First, from leaving their homes. Mandy that represented a 32% decrease PAMELA BUSHNELL which was to get her neighbors to sign a there is a tax increase when the Haynes, also a Division Street resi- from expiring policies, representing News-Leader petition in agreement. city holds the millage rate in light of dent, said there have been accidents Durel was a neighbor who became increasing property values. The com- where drivers couldn’t see to pull onto TAX Continued on 6A As is often the case, what started enthusiastic about her idea. as a reasonably straightforward project Together they canvassed the neigh- ran into multiple potential obstacles. borhood’s three streets. They needed But this summer, a group of concerned 51% of their neighbors to sign the peti- citizens succeeded in their mission to tion. Thirty-two lots were involved and obtain a canopy-scenic road designation some had remained vacant over the for Anthony Street, Karen Street, and years. It took research to find out-of- Did a FBHS assembly Orange Avenue, all on the south end of town property owners. Amelia Island. Once they had enough signatures on The official designation not only pro- the petition – and they actually exceed- tects trees along the streets’ rights-of- ed the minimum requirement – they cross a constitutional line? way, but also prohibits future widening of approached the county’s Planning and the roads and limits access of vehicular Economic Opportunity Department for JULIA ROBERTS traffic by weight and size. an application. News-Leader Given the complications that arose, County Commissioner Aaron Bell, group members say they are surprised who represents their area of the county, Some parents of students at to have reached their goal within six shared that the county had plans already Fernandina Beach High School say months. They were prepared for it to underway to close one of the streets, their children attended an assembly take a year or more. Orange Avenue, to vehicular traffic and at the school that promoted a church Even more remarkable, they say, is convert it into a bike and pedestrian trail service, while school officials say the the collaboration that evolved between linking trails on First Coast Highway program was completely secular and three neighborhoods, a developer, and with those to the beach. encouraged students “to make good county planning staff to achieve mutually Since Belle Glade is adjacent to coun- decisions.” beneficial goals for all. ty-owned property dedicated for recre- The assembly took place Aug. 21, “We went into this expecting an ation on the county’s Future Land Use and FBHS Principal Dr. John Mazella adversarial relationship, especially with Map, their plans meshed well with the said that parents simply received mis- the developer (next door),” said Tom county’s Orange Avenue Park Project. information regarding the Future Now Durel, a Belle Glade resident. “But that’s “The county (planning staff) did a program. not how it turned out. Sometimes all you great job in helping us learn what we The assembly was sponsored by the need to do is ask why things are being needed to do,” recalled Durel. Fellowship of Christian Athletes and done a certain way. You may find out Another step in their quest for cano- was completely voluntary, according some decisions are just arbitrary, and py-scenic designation was an inventory to Mazella. there’s room to negotiate.” of existing trees within an extended “It was a 20-minute program at It all started when Judy Beal, a resi- 20-foot right of way along each street. the end of the day,” Mazella told the dent on Karen Street, was expressing The county hired an arborist for the job. News-Leader. “I have spoken to all the FACEBOOK/FUTURE NOW relief to her son about a cancellation of Approximately 60 trees were inspected parents that called to complain. There A video posted Aug. 22 to the Future Now Facebook page appears to plans to put in a grocery store near her for health, measured, and categorized is a district law about the separation of show a band playing and students at Fernandina Beach High School neighborhood of Belle Glade. Beal’s con- according to species. church and state, and we follow that dancing at a Future Now assembly held at the school on Aug. 21. cern was the potential loss of mature As is their customary procedure, to a ‘T.’” Some parents have expressed concern that the assembly was a reli- trees with new construction. a series of community meetings were Mark Durham, director of gious presentation and should not have occurred during school hours. An older neighborhood platted in scheduled by the county to inform adja- Curriculum and Instruction, said Future 1957, Belle Glade was never fully com- cent property owners in advance of plans Now was presented last year at Yulee pleted because the developer ran out of for the canopy road designation, the clo- High School, Yulee Middle School, and find a religious message in the program. the extent of our involvement,” Youth money. It has remained a quiet, wooded sure of Orange Avenue to vehicular traf- West Nassau High School without any “It was completely appropriate and Leader Tommy Peters said. “It was not neighborhood tucked behind Sandpiper fic, and the extension of the bike trail. problems, and the organization did not legal,” he said. a Journey Church function. They did Court trailer park on First Coast Enter some other stakeholders. present to district officials before this Some parents who contacted the not mention Journey Church.” Highway next door to the incomplete Cathy Klein, president of the Enclave year’s program at FBHS. News-Leader said their children report- Peters said he did not know why upscale development of The Enclave. I homeowners association, said her “There was no complaint last year,” ed that the presenter at the program the News-Leader was asking him ques- Beal’s son suggested she look into neighborhood had long expressed the Durham said. “The program was com- mentioned Journey Church several tions about the assembly, although he canopy-scenic road designation for Belle need for a second entrance-exit for pletely secular. There wasn’t any reli- times during the assembly and invited said he had received numerous calls Glade streets to protect the neighbor- emergencies. Developer Tim Ritch of gious music. We know the rules, and students to an evening event “to get about the matter. He said the speaker hood. Artisan Homes had recently acquired we follow them.” a plan for their lives,” though officials did not invite attendees to a Journey She first contacted the Amelia Tree the Enclave from its original owner, with While he did not attend the Future at Journey Church are denying any Church event. Conservancy to see how to go about the plans to start construction on Phase II. Now assembly this year, Durham said involvement with Future Now. process. They gave her an outline of the he went to one last year and did not “We attended the event. That’s ASSEMBLY Continued on 3A steps that would be needed, the first of CANOPY Continued on 5A

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Beaches, trails cleanup needs volunteers OBITUARIES Saturday is International Coastal Cleanup Estuarine Research Reserve Day, the world’s largest volunteer effort to • Saturday, Sept. 28, 9-11 a.m., Silver Lillian Lucille Gilyard help protect oceans, lakes and rivers, and Springs State Park Miss Lillian Lucille Gilyard was born the second of five chil- next Saturday, Sept. 28, is National Public • Saturday, Sept. 28, 9-11 a.m., Manatee dren to George D. Gilyard and Hilda Davis Gilyard on August 14, Lands Day, the nation’s largest single-day Springs State Park 1933. She received her early education in the public schools of volunteer event for public lands. • Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m.-noon, San Nassau County, Fla. and was a 1951 graduate Keep Nassau Beautiful is seeking volun- Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park of Peck High School in Fernandina Beach, Fla. teers to help clean up local shores as part of • Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m.-noon, She went on to attend business school at Walker Ocean Conservancy’s annual International Rainbow Springs State Park Business College in Jacksonville, graduating after Coastal Cleanup. • Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m.-noon, Fanning two years. This local event is scheduled for 8-10 a.m. Springs State Park After completing her education, she worked Saturday. Cleanup supplies will be provided, • Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m.-noon, Paynes at various jobs around the area before moving to but volunteers should bring their own water Prairie Preserve State Park Boston, Mass. to work at the Gillette factory. She bottle, sunscreen and bug spray. Local volun- national estuarine research reserves. Dates, • Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ellie returned home to help care for her parents and became employed teers can sign up to help at specific locations times, and locations of beach and trail cleanup Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State by Morton Thiokol. After the tragedy that happened there, she was by visiting http://bit.ly/2m58TwP. events, exotic plant removals, native plant- Park employed by Terminal Paper Bag Company, where she retired in In addition, the Florida Department of ings, and informational events in Northeast • Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m.-noon, 1987. Environmental Protection needs residents Florida include: Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail Known by most as “Lucille,” she was baptized at an early age and visitors to volunteer at other events in • Saturday, Sept. 21, 8:30-10:30 a.m., • Saturday, Sept. 28, 5-6 p.m., Manatee at First Baptist Church of Yulee under Rev. D. V. Singletary. She Florida’s state parks, aquatic preserves and Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Springs State Park was in Bible school, BTU and attended Sunday services regularly. Lucille was on the church’s renovation committee. She served as the secretary for District 2 and treasurer for Pastor’s Aid and was a member of the culinary staff and a diligent participant of Sunday school. WEEKLY UPDATE Lucille’s hobbies included reading and collecting coins and key chains. She also enjoyed watching westerns, detective shows and game shows. She was often on the phone “catching up” with Film, discussion about race users 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Unbiased help with Medicare friends and family. Barnabas Center in Fernandina Beach. Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Doris Deepening the National Conversation Free patches, lozenges, and gum will be Medicare can be a complex and con- Gilyard Henderson; brother, Prince Woodbury II; and niece, on Race, a new film by Shakti Butler that available along with a free quit plan, work- fusing subject ... but it doesn’t have to Sabrina Gilyard. asks America to talk about the causes book, water bottle, stress ball and more. be. The University of Florida is offering Lucille entered into her eternal rest Saturday, September 14, and consequences of systemic racial To register, call 482-0189. Barnabas unbiased, individualized Medicare consul- 2019 at Baptist Medical Center in downtown Jacksonville. inequity, will be screened at 2 p.m. Center is located in Suite 101 at 1303 tations in Fernandina Beach for both new She leaves to cherish loving memories: son, Kris Anderson; Saturday at Story & Song Bookstore Jasmine St. in Fernandina Beach. and existing Medicare recipients every grandson, Bleu Anderson; brother, George Gilyard (Amanda); Bistro, located at 1430 Park Ave. The film Wednesday at the Fernandina Beach sisters, Annette Fennell (Chester) and Fannie M. Gilyard; nieces features stories from a number of “racial Bereavement support Branch Library and Friday at Barnabas and nephews, Steve White, Yvette Assem, James Henderson Jr. justice leaders,” including Amer Ahmed, Community Hospice and Palliative Center’s administrative office from 11:30 (Karen), Prince Woodbury III, Tami Autry (Antonio), An’Gell Michael Benitez, Barbie-Danielle DeCarlo, Care’s open support group for those a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Contact UF Nassau Hilda Hicks; Chaka Fennell; great-nieces and nephews, Antonio Joy DeGruy, Ericka Huggins, Humaira grieving the death of a loved one are held Extension Service agent Meg McAlpine at Autry Jr., Jamael Autry, Da’Zhaun Hicks, Winston Fennell, Jackson, Yuko Kodama, Peggy McIntosh, 10-11:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesday 530-6359 to schedule your appointment. Quianna Woodbury, Prince Woodbury IV, Katrina Woodbury, Rinku Sen, Tilman Smith, and Tim Wise. of each month in the organization’s Kendra Woodbury, and Quintin Woodbury; great-great-nieces Community conversations will continue office at the Nassau Council on Aging, Overeaters Anonymous and nephews, Rayna, Jamael II (Schon), and Jameson Autry; one 1-3 p.m. on the following two Saturdays, located at 1901 Island Walk Way in Overeaters Anonymous meets in the aunt, Victoria Davis; goddaughter, Ava Green; and a host of loving Sept. 28 and Oct. 5. This event is open to Fernandina Beach. For information, con- parlor at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, cousins and friends. the public. tact Bereavement Manager Byron Beall at 801 Atlantic Ave., at 1 p.m. Thursdays. The funeral service for Lillian Lucille Gilyard will be held at 11 407-6811. For information, contact Ilona at (904) a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the First Baptist Church, Cleanup crew needs volunteers 261-9361. located at 86584 Pinewood Drive in Yulee. The visitation will be Wild Amelia is sponsoring a road MS group meets monthly in FB 5-7 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2019 at the church. Interment will cleanup along South Fletcher Avenue/ The Fernandina Beach MS Support Funds available for electric bills be in O’Neil Cemetery. A1A on Sunday, Sept. 22. Anyone inter- Group meets 6-7:30 p.m. on the sec- The Low-Income Home Energy Please sign the family guest book and view the video tribute at ested in a brisk morning walk while pick- ond Tuesday of every month at the Assistance Program (LHEAP) has funds www.tswarden.com. ing up litter on a 2.6-mile stretch of road- Fernandina Beach Branch Library, locat- available to assist Nassau County resi- T.S. Warden Funerals way should meet at 8 a.m. in the parking ed at 25 N. Fourth St. The National MS dents with their electric bills up to $600. lot of Peters Point Beachfront Park. Society maintains a network of different For an appointment, call (844) 625-8776, Robert Joseph Lowrey The cleanup will take between 1 groups to provide opportunity for people 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. For and 2 hours to complete, depending on living with MS to connect with others living information, contact the Northeast Florida Mr. Robert Joseph Lowrey, 86, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., the number of volunteers participating. similar life experiences. For more informa- Community Action Agency at 261-0801, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Baptist Medical Disposable gloves, orange safety vests, tion, contact Jim Montgomery at (954) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Center Nassau. and litterbags will be provided. You may 647-5193 or [email protected]. He was born in Meyersdale, Pa. to the late Marshall and Trellis want to bring medium-weight garden To find other groups in Northeast Florida Sexual assault support group Heinbaugh Lowrey. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 16, gloves, a hat, sunglasses, and closed- and nationwide, visit nationalmssociety. Survivors of Sexual Assault, a serving honorably during the Korean Conflict. toed shoes. For more information, email org/groups. free support group meets 4-5 p.m. Mr. Lowrey married the former Diana DeSalvio, and they lived [email protected]. Wednesdays at Family Support Services, on Long Island, N.Y., where he was employed as a New York City Want to know more about NCSO? located at 96016 Lofton Square Court in firefighter for many years. In 2006, they moved to Fernandina Next blood drive at St. Francis The Nassau County Sheriff’s Citizens Yulee. To sign up, call Lori at 716-5390. Beach, where he enjoyed creating beautiful stained glass windows St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Mission Academy is now taking applications from and working in his yard. at 86000 St. Francis Way in Yulee will county residents who would like to attend Healing Hearts Mr. Lowrey was known as a kind and gentle soul and his chil- hold another blood drive from 8 a.m. to a nine-week class to learn about the Healing Hearts is a local support group dren remember him as the best dad in the world. 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. All donors will Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. for those who have lost a spouse. The He leaves behind his beloved wife of 64 years, Diana Lowrey receive a free OneBlood T-shirt and a The classes will provide a look at group meets twice a month on the second of Fernandina Beach; his children, Robert J. Lowrey Jr. of wellness checkup that includes blood what the NCSO does in detail and dis- Monday at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and on Deerfield Beach, Fla., Linda M. Duffy and her husband, Paul, of pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse, pel misconceptions of how the Sheriff’s the fourth Monday at 6 p.m. for dinner. Fernandina Beach, and Nancy T. Schwarzer and her husband, and cholesterol screening. Sign up online Office operates by explaining procedures. For information, contact Joni at 556-6767. Jeff, of Oriental, N.C.; grandsons, Paul W. Duffy Jr. and his com- at oneblooddonor.org and use sponsor The Citizens Academy meets Thursday panion, Falon Lambert, of Yulee, Fla., Nicholas E. Schwarzer of code “34851.” Walk-in are also welcome. nights with one week’s class being on Gun courses Raleigh, N.C., and Scott N. Schwarzer of Oriental; great-grandson, a Saturday morning so residents can Gary W. Belson Associates holds Paul W. Duffy III of Yulee; and his sister, Margaret Pethtel of Food distributions continue see what NCSO does. Contact Larry basic with defensive tactics courses, Akron, Ohio. Barnabas Center’s mobile food pantry Boatwright at [email protected] concealed-weapon license courses and Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at St. team will hold free food distributions for or 548-4027 to learn more. close-quarter defensive tactics courses. Francis of Assisi Catholic Mission in Yulee. lower-income Nassau County residents For information, contact Belson at 491- He will be laid to rest in Jacksonville National Cemetery with on Monday, Sept. 23. Sign-in begins Auxiliary needs volunteers 8358 or 476-2037, or gbelson@bellsouth. military honors. at 10:30 a.m. and the distribution will The Fernandina Beach Police Auxiliary net, or visit www.thebelsongroup.com. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Lowrey’s name to last until all the food is distributed at the Corps is seeking volunteers who can the Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County, P.O. Box 16123, Northeast Florida Fairgrounds, located at assist police as well as citizens in sup- Life Recovery group meets Fernandina Beach, FL 32035. 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Distributions port of a wide variety of special events Are you at the end of your rope? Have Please share your memories and condolences at www. oxley- take place every other Monday with the and community activities. Among these you been given the gift of desperation? heard.com. next distribution scheduled for Oct. 7. The are traffic control for the local schools, Life Recovery is a small group Bible study Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors fairgrounds are located 1.2 miles north of visiting senior citizens who are living at based on the 12 Steps for people need- Callahan. Barnabas Center is located at home (Safe in Place/ SIP), events such ing hope and help for life challenges and Velma Jean Morgan 1303 Jasmine St. in Fernandina Beach. as Shrimp Festival, Sounds on Center, addictions. Meetings are held at 10 a.m. For more information, call 261-7000 and parades, races, and numerous charitable Sundays and 8:30 a.m. Thursdays at 416 Velma Jean “Jeannie” Morgan, 56, passed away in her sleep visit BarnabasNassau.org. events. Many involve street closures Alachua St. Look for the “Life Recovery” on May 18, 2019. with traffic and pedestrian control issues. sign. For more information, call Jesse She was born May 13,1963 at Humphrey’s Rotary hosting blood drive Training is provided for all volunteers. Duke at 753-1809. Memorial Hospital in Fernandina Beach, Fla. The Rotary Club of Fernandina Beach, If interested in joining, applications to parents Gene Morgan and Velma Frances in partnership with OneBlood, will hold its are available at the Police Department at Arthritis exercise program Graham. Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, next quarterly blood drive on Wednesday, 1525 Lime St. in Fernandina Beach and The Northeast Florida Area Health daughter and so many more are just a few of the Sept. 25, in the Nassau Health Foods online at http://bit.ly/2wYBBBS. Educa-tion Center is offering the Arthritis roles she treasured the most in her life. Jeannie parking lot at 833 T. J. Courson Road in Foundation Exercise Program at no had a flair for storytelling and engaging conversa- Fernandina Beach. The drive will start at Support group for LGBTQ youth charge 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays and tion, and she often had others laughing out loud 10 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. An LGBTQ Youth Support Group for Fridays at 37002 Ingram Road in Hilliard. with her exciting life stories. Jeannie was a “pistol” and loved to ages 14-18 meets Wednesdays. Minors The program offers low-impact physi- mingle amongst people. She would light up any room she entered. ‘Quit tobacco together!’ will need the permission and signature of cal activity proven to reduce pain and Her larger-than-life personality was full of adventure, chance, Northeast Florida AHEC will hold a a parent to attend. For information or to decrease stiffness. To pre-register, con- curiosity, and determination. She was selflessly loyal to those free “Tools to Quit” class for tobacco sign up, call or text Lori at (904) 716-5390. tact Northeast Florida AHEC at 482 0189. closest to her. Jeannie was preceded in death by her father, Gene Morgan Sr.; grandparents, Manning and Aline Morgan; and great-grandparents, Alexander and Sarah Graham. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Amanda Jean Sutton (Joshua); grandchildren, Faith Morgan and Chase ‘Ask the County Manager’ meeting dates Stansberry; mother, Velma White; and siblings, Marilyn Morgan Since August 2018, County Manager Place, Yulee Community Center, 37203 Pecan St., (Joseph), Gerrell Morgan (Cindy), Alex Morgan, Gene Morgan Jr. Mike Mullin has been holding monthly • Tuesday, October 8, at 3 p.m., James S. Hilliard (Wendy), and Angie Dowdy, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, meetings to make himself available to any- Page Governmental Complex, Commission • Monday, Nov. 4, at 5:30 p.m., extended family, and dear friends. one wishing to ask county-related ques- Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee American Beach Community Center, 1600 A celebration of life ceremony will be held later this fall at tions or address county-related issues. He • Monday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m., Council on Julia Street, Amelia Island Springhill Baptist Church, located at 941017 Nassauville Road in is now expanding the schedule to include Aging, 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Please note that dates can change due Fernandina Beach. Services will be directed by Jack Jones of Family additional meetings throughout the county. Beach to unforeseen circumstances. Residents Funeral and Cremation. Below is a tentative meeting schedule • Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 5:30 p.m., are urged to check nassaucountyfl.com for Burial services will follow in the family plot at Bosque Bello for the next quarter: James S. Page Governmental Complex, current meeting information. You may also Cemetery in Fernandina Beach. • Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 5:30 p.m., Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau contact the County Manager’s Office, at Memorial donations may be made to the family if so desired by James S. Page Governmental Complex, Place, Yulee 530-6010 to confirm meeting dates, times, accessing the PayPal link located on the Facebook page of Jeannie’s Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau • Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 5:30 p.m., Hilliard and locations. daughter, Amanda Sutton. DEATH NOTICES

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and choices – then invite the ASSEMBLY students back later to what is a Continued from 1A church service, complete with an The school district rents altar call,” Cavell said. space at Fernandina Beach While the Future Now web- Middle School to Journey site was under construction and Church, as it rents space to other offered no information other than churches for events held outside a working “donate” button, the school hours, Durham said. organization’s Facebook page Elizabeth Cavell, associate contained several comments counsel for the Freedom from praising Future Now founder Religion Foundation, said the Chris Musgrove’s “ministry” and foundation was alerted to the “his daily devotions.” assembly by the Florida ACLU, “Thank you God for allowing which she said had received com- these people to spread the gospel plaints. A call to the American and I pray that you will continue Civil Liberties Union Foundation to do so, thank you for speaking of Florida in an attempt to con- to our children, God’s children. firm those complaints was not May God bless them all,” one returned. post read. Another comment Cavell said Freedom from read, “Youth are finding Jesus as Religion is familiar with Future their personal Lord and Savior. Now. May I just say, Hallelujah!!!!! “We take the position that it Let’s all keep running the race COURTESY OF LISA KAPRAL is a bait-and-switch, using public for Jesus.” The Beaches Community Working Group continues to labor over what activities should or should not be allowed on schools,” Cavell said. “This is A video of the Fernandina county beaches. Beach resident Lisa Kapral provided the group photos of a large number of campers who, she said, allowing ministry during the day Beach assembly appears on the blocked access to the beach and left used toilet paper in the dunes the previous weekend. to recruit, which crosses consti- Facebook page, featuring a band tutional boundaries. Parents have playing. a right to be upset.” The News-Leader could find She said the Foundation has no phone number for Future had dozens of complaints about Now, but was provided an email Beaches group continues to Future Now, which “pitches” its address by Tommy Peters. There assembly to school districts. were no immediate responses to “They pitch assemblies emails to Future Now. about secular topics – character [email protected]

form its recommendations NL/PSA PAMELA BUSHNELL age for the beach would cost taxpayers in used toilet paper in the dunes. “This isn’t News-Leader excess of $500,000 per year. Not only would like going to Fort Clinch and you are get- it require three additional patrol officers but ting your square block and paying for it … With community sentiments polarized on it would increase department overhead costs at a campsite you have a check-in time and a in supervision and administration as well, check-out time. This isn’t like a campsite. … which activities should be allowed on county The food pantry needs beaches, the county’s Beaches Community he said. I don’t think what you are doing is enough.” Working Group continues to labor over its A recent subcommittee meeting with the Another citizen pointed out the group donations of non-perishable recommendations to the Nassau County county budget director was held to explore has not yet addressed a limit to the number food items all year round. Board of County Commissioners. At their the feasibility of revenue increases through of campers allowed one the beach at any For more information, Sept. 16 meeting, the group reviewed a sec- user fees and other possible revenue given time. Call: 261-7000 ond draft and made further changes. sources. Based on conversations with other Few new rules on off-season parking and The only firm recommendations at this beach communities about user fees, County driving on beaches were under consider- 1303 Jasmine St., Ste. 101 Fernandina Beach, FL time appear to be new restrictions during Manager and Attorney Michael Mullin sug- ation at this week’s meeting beyond further turtle nesting season from May 1 through gested no fee structure would come close restricting access to four-wheel or all-wheel This month is the start of 44 years in business in Nassau County. Oct. 31. to generating enough income to support the drive vehicles and lowering the speed limit Judi and I sold everything, bought property and moved from Night driving and camping during turtle needed level of police supervision. At pres- from 10 to 5 mph. Jacksonville. Our family lived in a camping trailer with no fa- season will likely be prohibited in antici- ent, the only other probable income source is Throughout all these meetings, budget cilities. I heated our bath water and she cooked on a grate set pation of specifications for an “inciden- the county’s General Fund, where increased is a problem. ... It’s time to bite the bul- up on concrete blocks. Our number#2 washtub and a dream tal take permit” from the Department of police presence at the beach has to com- let and make it easy on law enforcement,” brought us to where we are today. Our sons Dale, Daniel and Environmental Protection. The permit is pete for scarce resources with other needed John Plowden urged the group. “We got to Dustin bought our business in 2007. We thank all of you who mandatory because two turtle species nest- services. The use of volunteers to monitor do things the city did. … It’s time for us have supported us through the years. Come by the coffee is on. ing here are endangered. Campfires and beach activities does not solve the problem in Nassau County to get with the other bonfires are already prohibited by county since the police still have to be called to issue counties in Florida. Times are changing. … DEERTRACKS ordinance during turtle nesting season. citations or make arrests. Misbehavior on the beach goes on 24 hours Your ONE CALL FULL SERVICE PLUMBING COMPANY offers 24/7 As for beach driving and camping the rest Debate continues over off-season beach a day and you can’t expect law enforcement emergency service, repair, replace, re-pipe, remodel or new of the year, Nassau County is one of the few camping with the group struggling to define to be down there 24 hours a day. It’s time construction for residential, commercial and industrial needs. remaining counties in Florida where these a preference for “primitive camping” only to do what the city did (by banning some Showroom and counter sales too. Call, stop in or email dav- activities are still allowed. All agree that in designated areas close to existing park activities). The city seems to be fine. The [email protected]. Follow us on FACEBOOK. bad behavior by a few violators is creating facilities. If camping is to continue, portable residents will get over it.” DEERWALK problems for all; however, all suggestions generators and portable toilets are likely to There appeared to be a consensus that to date to increase accountability and iden- be prohibited as well as the use of camping horseback riding on the beach needs to be Come visit our neighborhood and support local businesses. tification of violators come full circle back to vehicles on the beach. licensed and that all horses be required to law enforcement. The more rules in place, Nassau County resident Lisa Kapral wear manure bags. the more police enforcement is needed at objected to even primitive beach camping. None of the above recommendations significant cost to the community. She presented photos she said she took the have been finalized. 474390 E. S.R. 200 In an earlier meeting, Butch Osborne of previous weekend showing a group camping Any recommendations generated by the Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office advised party with linking tents and cabanas block- group will be subject to further review by CFC 1426558 designating round-the-clock police covering access to the beach. She said they left the BOCC. 277-3942 FL CFC 057478–GA MPR 006661

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NL Friday 09.20.indd 3 9/19/19 6:01 PM 4A FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 NEWS News-Leader Tuesday is final chance to weigh-in on budget materials for walkover construc- expressed minimal to no inter- tion, technology that wasn’t uti- est in working with the city to City’s need for new facilities also requires review lized for walkovers two decades make better use of this woefully he next step of the city Under the and federal grants. These funds that, when the City Commission ago. A vendor has offered (at underutilized facility. Due to the of Fernandina Beach leadership of can be used as determined meets for its traditional annual first glance) to install a walkover continuing lack of response from budget process for the Comptroller by the City Commission (and visioning session in January, of the alternative material at no USPS officials, I have requested T2019-20 fiscal year is a Pauline appropriate granting agencies) staff recommendations for cost to the city for a pilot project. a proposal from an architect to second public hearing scheduled Testagrose, to serve the best interests of projects and funding have been If deemed satisfactory, the city prepare a review of sites for City for 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, the city’s the city. The second account completed and presented for may consider the further use of Hall, including renovation of the at City Hall. Please note that budget calen- is funded through local impact City Commission review. The alternative materials for walk- current site, relocation to the the date of this hearing does not dar has been fees (derived from new or re- remaining budget development over construction- balancing the Peck Center, or new construc- appear on the Truth in Millage adjusted. As development), but the use of can then begin in February fol- higher initial costs with the long- tion elsewhere. notices sent to property own- Vice Mayor those funds is more restricted lowing the City Commission’s term projected savings due to As for the continuing use of ers. This hearing, one of the CITY Kreger than the first account described: visioning session. reduced maintenance and longer two separate and aged recre- two required public hearings NOTES indicated at the funds can only be used to Some of the most significant service life. ation facilities, I will charge the required to be conducted as part this week’s fund projects needed as the capital needs of the city are Other facilities are in need Parks and Recreation Advisory of the budget adoption process, budget public result of growth (although a related to facilities. The most of review beyond the visibility Committee to review the desire was originally scheduled for Dale Martin hearing, for clear definition of “growth” has visible example of facilities of beach walkovers. City Hall, and needs for such facilities, Sept. 3, but the evacuation due many years, been elusive). needs this past year has been the Atlantic Recreation Center, whether new or renovated. to Hurricane Dorian disrupted the City budget was balanced Ms. Testagrose has recom- the city’s beach walkovers. and the Martin Luther King Jr. Community outreach will be the hearing, leading to the new through its capital improve- mended that the budget process These walkovers were con- Recreation Center are all over critical for this review. date. ment funding. This meant that be “flipped,” with the capital structed roughly twenty years 70 years old. The demands Of course, the city has Following the public hearing, after operational and personnel needs being more fully devel- ago and the materials used to and services provided at those many other capital needs such as part of the also rescheduled costs were determined, capital oped and incorporated as the build the walkovers (wood) are facilities has changed over those as fire stations and fire trucks, regular City Commission meet- projects were either added or, first component of the budget, reaching the end of their life decades. boardwalks, and streets. It is ing, the City Commission will most likely, reduced, in order to not the last. As such, a Capital expectancy. Included in the The city has long consid- crucial that the long-term capital consider the final adoption of the present a balanced budget. This Improvement Committee, com- budget for FY 2019-20 is fund- ered the re-purposing of the planning be more robust and proposed FY 2019-20 budget, process has led to an inevitable prised of select senior staff, will ing to build four walkovers. downtown United States Postal thorough than in the past. The which would then take effect on neglect of capital needs. begin its capital project effort Grant funding will continue to be Service facility to serve as City effort led by Ms. Testagrose Oct. 1. The city funds capital needs in October. The goal of the sought for additional walkover Hall (in an effort to retain that and the Capital Improvement Even as the FY 2019-20 primarily through two accounts. committee is to complete the work. facility under public owner- Committee will be paramount to budget process concludes, staff The first account is funded development of the Five-Year At its Oct. 1 meeting, the ship), but despite the admission this effort. will immediately commence through property tax revenues Capital Improvement Plan by City Commission will hear a pre- of postal officials of financial Dale Martin is the city man- work on the FY 2020-21 budget. and other sources such as state the end of the calendar year so sentation regarding alternative hardships, the USPS has ager of Fernandina Beach. Please visit Florida Schools’ budget OK’d, VISIT FLORIDA announced a new social media campaign Wednesday aimed at attracting visitors to Florida communities following the interruption of travel over the Labor Day holiday capital projects mulled weekend, according to a news release. The mar- keting campaign was scheduled to run through JULIA ROBERTS debt, with the remaining 2.5% 0.7480 mills or $7,249,281 for today. News-Leader going to operating expenses. discretionary spending, and It features “concentrated social media The board approved a millage 1.5000 mills or $14,537,329 for activations, influencer content, live videos At its Sept. 12 meeting, the rate of 6.1360, a 3.29% increase capital outlay. across social media platforms, and Live from Nassau County School Board over a rollback rate of 5.9407. The General Fund, which Florida Friday – a statewide call for user- gave final approval of its budget The rollback rate is the rate at is the operating budget for the generated content on September 20, the final for the 2019-20 fiscal year, which which property would have to district, totals $109,150,777. It Friday of summer.” begins Oct. 1, and heard a run- be taxed in order for the district is used to pay salaries and ben- According to the news release, the campaign down of capital projects included to receive the same amount of efits, purchase services, and pay communicates in real time that Florida is open for The other initiative, according to the release, in the district’s five-year plan. property tax revenue for the next for supplies and other costs of business by employing two main initiatives, Live was “A Day at the Beach” where VISIT FLORIDA The $187,524,238.27 budget fiscal year as it received for FY operating the district. from Florida Friday with the hashtag #LoveFL “shared a first-of-its-kind road trip showcasing is an increase of 7.7% over last 2018-19. The $50,031,365 capital which invites residents and visitors to share their some of Florida’s best east coast views.” The year. The biggest part of that That 6.1360 millage rate outlay fund is used to upgrade real-time views from Florida, and “sharing” fall counties that VISIT FLORIDA chose were increase – 5.2% – will be put into is made up of 3.8880 mills or existing facilities, such as the travel deals on Expedia and tourism business Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Brevard, Volusia, savings to build a new school in $37,680,757 for the local effort websites. Flagler, St. Johns, and Duval. Yulee and pay down the district’s toward the district’s budget, SCHOOLS Continued on 9A

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NL Friday 09.20.indd 4 9/19/19 6:03 PM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 NEWS News-Leader 5A Rayonier again amends complaint against Mullin PAMELA BUSHNELL for Rayonier funding of parks and recreational News-Leader to also con- facilities. Mediation resulted in tribute to the an impasse. In a third attempt to gain trac- construction Rayonier’s second amended tion in a lawsuit against Nassau costs of park complaint to the court this month County Manager and Attorney and recre- returns to the issue of conflict Michael Mullin and Nassau ational facili- of interest. Rayonier alleges County, Rayonier Inc. filed a ties. “Mullin negotiated a framework second amended complaint to the Rayonier’s on Rayonier’s behalf that, among court on Sept. 9. The amended Mullin first complaint other things, relied on the funda- PAMELA BUSHNELL/NEWS-LEADER complaint alleges a conflict of to the court mental premise that Rayonier’s The collaboration that evolved between three neighborhoods, a developer, and county interest in Mullin’s representa- met with a recreational impact mitigation planning staff to preserve trees and create a new bike trail on Amelia Island amazed all tion of the county with respect to recommendation to file an eth- requirement was limited to who participated. From the left are Tim Ritch of Artisan Homes and Judy Beal and Tom the Wildlight development. ics complaint against Mullin donating land to the county.” Durel of Belle Glade. Not shown is Cathy Klein, president of the Enclave I homeowners Mullin has alternately worked with The Florida Bar, which The document goes on to association. Durel wants to share the group’s success story as an inspiration to others to as counsel for Nassau County subsequently dismissed that claim that, since he returned to get involved in shaping the future of their communities. and as an attorney in a private ethics complaint with a warning county government, “Mullin, firm representing Rayonier letter and no disciplinary action. who negotiated the applicable modated the construction traffic As things stand now, before returning to the role of Rayonier filed an amended com- standards for Rayonier, knew CANOPY Continued from 1A we were looking at putting in the Florida Department of county attorney. When conflict plaint in November 2018 focus- that the County’s position con- Artisan Homes proposed to there,” he concluded. Transportation has approved a arose between Rayonier and the ing on a related conflict over who tradicted the county’s regula- connect the long-awaited emer- As for emergency access for temporary construction entrance county over funding construction had authority to tax residents of tions, standards and policies and gency exit for Enclave I as well Enclave I, county planners came for the development of Enclave of parks and recreational facilities Wildlight for the purpose of fund- his prior work for Rayonier, yet as a temporary construction up with a compromise of using II on First Coast Highway. The in Wildlight, Rayonier alleged ing construction of park and rec- he took these positions with the entrance for Phase II to Orange removable barricades at either decision on the placement of conflict of interest since Mullin reational facilities – the county knowledge and intention of caus- Avenue, the street the county end of the proposed Orange a permanent entrance/exit for has represented both sides in or the newly created ENCPA ing massive harm to Rayonier.” now wanted to close to vehicular Avenue bike trail to allow emer- Enclave I, also on First Coast the issue. Stewardship District whose Mullin continues to deny any traffic. gency vehicle access. Highway, is pending. At issue is Rayonier’s posi- members were appointed by violations of client privilege with Residents of Sandpiper Court By the time the bike trail “These guys (Artisan Homes) tion that the company’s only obli- Rayonier. That complaint result- respect to his prior work with trailer park objected there wasn’t proposal came before the coun- are great to work with,” said gation is their donation of land, ed in a court-ordered mediation Rayonier since returning to the a 20-foot additional right-of-way ty board, Durel and Ritch had Durel. “They have worked with while the county’s expectation is between the two parties over the role of county attorney. to spare for tree conservation already done further negotiations us with genuine transparency. I along their property on Orange to reconsider placement of the know that may not be true about Avenue. emergency exit as well. all developers. But I do believe Ritch and Durel recall an early Durel was encouraged when you can talk to any developer community meeting that had a he looked at plans for Enclave and ask why. Most people are crowd overflow the American II, because he saw that Artisan rational.” Congratulations! Beach Museum meeting space. Homes is planning to leave more Ritch replied, “We value feed- They also remember the ten- of the tree canopy intact than the back from neighbors. The canopy sion in the air at that early meet- former developer had done for road designation and the bike trail ing. Enclave I, so he concluded Ritch are major assets to us as well.” “There tends to be a ground- might be receptive to informa- He is satisfied that all accommo- Congratulations to swell of opposition to new devel- tion that the planned location for dations he made will ultimately opment in general,” noted Ritch. the emergency exit happened to benefit his new development. Mike Hagel for “Developers often get bowed up have several large, native trees In the process, Ritch found out to face that opposition.” that would have to come down to the county had run into obstacles However, Ritch is of the phi- put an exit there. in completing another section of Top Individual Sales losophy that it’s a good idea to Durel proposed adding those the proposed bike trail because take into account what neighbors trees to the inventory of pro- it would have had to cross a cor- for the month of in the area have to say. tected trees for the canopy road ner of his private property. Ritch “The developer may not have designation. Again, Ritch had subsequently donated a through- been on the ground to see what been unaware of the large trees way to link these two parcels of August at is already there before construc- in that location and agreed the county property together without tion begins. He may not have positioning of the exit had been interruption. Watson Realty Corp! a full appreciation for what lies arbitrary without consideration Beal and Durel found the proj- under the site plan he is looking for what was already there. He ect brought them closer to their at,” admitted Ritch. “Tim did a was willing to look at alternative neighbors and they are looking good job presenting to us what locations for the emergency exit forward to a party in the near the community’s concerns were.” into Enclave I. future to include all involved in For one thing, Ritch had In the interim, after the arbor- the project. never actually been down Orange ist completed the tree inventory “I thought it was a good story Mike Hagel Avenue to see how narrow it is. for canopy road designation, to share with others,” Durel said. ealtoR RokeR ssociate It had only been a street on a it turned out none of the trees “I think the community shares R , B -a map to him. Once he looked at it marked for preservation came responsibility about what we firsthand he recognized why the within the 20-foot right-of-way want the future to look like. The County was considering convert- boundary with the trailer park. A burden is not just on the develop- 904-415-6039 or ing it into a bike path. 10-foot right-of-way was mutually ers or the county. It’s on us, too.” [email protected] “It would never have accom- agreed upon instead. [email protected]

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Beach has tentatively adopted a measureis the to marina, since premiums NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAXare based INCREASE on revenue,” he explained. “Marina revenue has increase its property tax levy. been down since it was damaged NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE by Hurricane Matthew, and that NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE revenue is projected to rise when repairs are completed next year. The City of Fernandina Beach has tentativelyWorkers adopted compensation rates a measure to Last year’s propertyNOTICE tax levy: OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE decreased by 47%.” “The overall decrease you’ll The City of Fernandina BeachincreaseLast year’s has Thepropertyits tentatively City property of Fernandina tax levy: Beach adoptedtax has tentativelylevy. a adopted measure a measure to tosee was $262,000 – 21%. We’re increase its property tax levy. real pleased with the outcomes JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER – lower premiums and better Mayor Johnny Miller presented Les DeMerle and Bonnie increase its property tax levy. The City of Fernandina Beach has tentatively adopted a measure to coverage,” Woleshin said. Eisele with a proclamation declaring Oct. 6-13 as Les Commissioners approved DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival Week. A. Initiallyincrease proposed its property tax tax levy. levy………………… ……….$12,123,361 an addendum to the city’s lease with Centre Street Restaurant B. A.Less Initially taxLast reductions year’s proposed property due tax tax levy: to levy………………………….$12,860,995 Value Adjustment Group, which subleases city city for the walkover. The com- Industry Tax Refund program; property at the marina to Brett’s mission agreed to hear a proposal • Approved a spending Waterway Café. Martin explained from the company regarding the increase for AT&T for bandwidth Last B.year’s Less tax property reductions due tax to levy:Value Adjustment that an issue arose regarding the installation. services from $6,594.62 per Last year’s property tax levy: use of the walkway outside the In other business, the com- month to approximately $7,500 Board andA. otherInitially assessmentproposed tax levy………………………….$12,860,995 changes……….$ 9,618 restaurant, which is technically mission: per month; Last year’s property tax levy: outside the terms of the lease. • Proclaimed Sept. 17-23 as • Awarded a bid to County Board andB. Less other tax reductions assessment due to Value changes………..$ Adjustment (7,814)The addendum allows the use Constitution Week; Materials Corporation in the C. Actual property tax levy……………………………..$12,113,743 of that space during the months • Proclaimed Oct. 6-13 as amount of $60,000 for precast A. Initially proposed tax levy………………………….$12,123,361 of October through March. In Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz concrete pipe; C. Actual propertyBoard and taxother levy……………………………..$12,868,809 assessment changes………..$ (7,814) return, Centre Street Restaurant Festival Week; • Approved a facilities use A. InitiallyB. Less tax reductions proposed due to Value Adjustmenttax levy………………… Group will……….$12,123 continue to pay for • Awarded a ,contract361 to Gate agreement for sports leagues C. Actual property tax levy……………………………..$12,868,809 landscaping and outdoor main- Fuel Service to provide fuel for with Fernandina Beach Football This year’s proposed tax levy……………………… $12,860,995 tenance of the space outside of the 2019-20 fiscal year; Association from Aug. 1, 2019 A. Initially proposed taxB. levy…………………LessBoard tax and other reductions assessment……….$12,123 changes……….$ due to Value 9,618,361 AdjustmentBrett’s. • Approved a budget amend- through Sept. 20, 2022; This year’s Thisproposed year’s proposed tax levy………………………………….$15,992,013 tax levy………………………………….$15,992,013 An amendment to the city’s ment increasing the Fire • Approved an amendment to C. Actual property tax levy……………………………..$12,113,743 code was also approved. City Department’s uniform account the city charter to add a provision B. Less tax reductions due to Value Adjustment Attorney Tammi Bach said the by $2,475 to adjust from dona- that requires a referendum for Board and other assessment changes……….$amendment codifies how the city tions received 9,618 honoring the life the sale or lease of city-owned All concerned citizens are invited to attend a public hearing on thedeals with a reduction of fines of Sharon Parchinski; conservation land; This year’sAll concerned proposed citizens tax levy……………………… are invited to attend $12,860 a public, 995hearing on the and liens imposed by the Code • Approved lease agree- • Approved an amended pay tax increase to be held on Enforcement Board, provid- ments with the Amelia Island and classification plan for the Board and othertax assessmentAll increase concernedC. toActual be citizens held changes……….$ propertyon are invited totax attend levy…………………… a public 9,618 hearing oning the that………..$12,113 the city cannot impose Book Festival, Big,743 Brothers Big 2019-20 fiscal year. That plan can “super priority” liens – liens Sisters Inc., Nassau Habitat for be found at http://bit.ly/2lWjryz. tax increase to be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 that take priority over any other Humanity, National Alliance for • Approved an ordinance that C. Actual property tax levy……………………………..$12,113,743 mortgage holder. Mental Health and Episcopal limits public access to certain All concerned citizens Tuesday are invited, September5:05 to attendp.m. 18 a, 20public18 hearing on the The amendment also provides Children’s Services for rental public property such as certain tax increase to be held on at 30 days for Code Enforcement to space at the Peck Center; portions of courtrooms and police Tuesday, September 24, 2019 record any orders it sets forth, • Approved transfers of stations; This year’s proposedCommission5:05 tax p.m. Chambers, levy……………………… City Hall such as$12,860 fine reductions or liens., 995$23,500 from the marina’s • Appointed Steven Herbert Tuesday, 5:05Septemberat p.m. 18, 2018 After that 30-day period, any building account to its seasonal and Susan Carless to the Board action will be at the discretion of account for $21,800 and to the of Trustees of the General This year’s proposed tax levy………………………204 Ash Street,$12,8605:05 Fernandina atp.m. Beach,,995 FL 32034 the City Commission. marina FICA account for $1,700 Employees’ Pension Plan and Commission Chambers, City Hall Ross told the commission to cover additional costs for the reappointed Scott Stewart and Commission Chambers,at City Hall he has received a proposal from temporary project manager posi- Joe Blanchard to the Marina Commission Chambers, City Hall Links Bridges Inc. to temporarily tion; Advisory Board; and All concerned A FINAL citizens DECISION on the proposed are tax invited increase and the to budget attend will be install a a publicprototype beach walk hearing- • Approved the on transfer the of • Authorized the city attor- over at Beach Access 4N as a 204 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Humane House Ad 2 1x1 6/22/06$10,000 3:35 from PM thePage storm 1 water ney to work with Preferred made 204at this Ash hearing. Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 demonstration project. He said reserve account to the storm Governmental Claims Solutions All concerned citizens aretax invited increase to204 toattend Ash be Street, held a public Fernandina on hearing Beach, FL on32034 the there would be no charge to the water contractual account; to defend the city in the matter • Approved the trans- of a lawsuit brought against the fer of $13,222 from the City city by Randy Lingelbach regard- tax increase to be held on Commission contractual ser- ing injuries he says he sustained A FINAL DECISION A FINAL DECISION on the on proposed the proposed Tuesday tax tax increaseincrease, andSeptember and the budget the budget will be 18 will DON’T, be20 18 LITTER vices account, city manager when he was arrested in connec- special events account and city tion with charges on which he A FINAL DECISION on the proposed tax increase and the budget will be manager communication account was later convicted. The incident Tuesday, September made at this hearing. 18 , 20 18 5:05 p.m. to the city manager professional involved a theft from Walmart made at this hearing. SSPPAAYY ~~ NNEEUUTTEERR services account to cover a tax and a subsequent car chase by made at this hearing. at A Public Service rebate for LignoTech Florida city police. 5:05 p.m. Announcement by The News-Leader as part of the Qualified Target [email protected] at Commission Chambers, City Hall Commission Chambers, City Hall BUDGET SUMMARY 204 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH - FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 204 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 BUDGET SUMMARY A FINALTHE PROPOSEDDECISION OPERATING on CITYthe OF FERNANDINABUDGETproposed BEACH EXPENDITURES - FISCALtax YEARincrease 2019-2020 OF THE and CITY theOF FERNANDINA budget will BEACH be ARE 12.4% MORE THAN THELAST PROPOSED YEAR'S OPERATING TOTAL BUDGET EXPENDITURES OPERATING OF THE CITY EXPENDITURES. OF FERNANDINA BEACH ARE 12.4% A FINAL DECISION on the proposed tax increaseMORE THAN LAST YEAR'Sand TOTAL the OPERATING budget EXPENDITURES. will be made at this hearing. Millage Per $1,000Millage Per $1,000 General Fund 6.3553 made at this hearing. General FundVoted Debt 6.35530.1683 Voted Debt 0.1683 GENERAL SPECIAL CAPITAL ENTERPRISE DEBT INTERNAL TRUST TOTAL FUND REVENUE PROJECTS FUNDS SERVICE SERVICE FUNDS BUDGET FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS

CASH BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD 5,549,29GENERAL9 6,310,937 9,568,06 SPECIAL7 9,934,225 CAPITAL 278,464 (24,866) ENTERPRISE 51,591,376 83,207,502 DEBT INTERNAL TRUST TOTAL Estimated Revenues TAXES Millage Per $1,000 FUND REVENUE PROJECTS FUNDS SERVICE SERVICE FUNDS BUDGET Ad Valorem Taxes 6.3553 15,351,441 24,839 FUNDS FUNDS 15,376,280 FUNDS FUNDS Ad Valorem Taxes 0.1683 (Voted Debt) 406,559 406,559 Sales/Use/Fuel Taxes 2,622,442 125,000 225,000 2,972,442 Franchise Fees 1,460,000 1,460,000 CASH BALANCE BROUGHT UtilityFORWARD Service Taxes 5,549,292,257,869 6 6,310,937 9,568,067 9,934,222,257,865 6 278,464 (24,866) 51,591,376 83,207,502 Licenses/Permits 366,750 1,285,955 1,652,705 Intergovernmental 1,447,361 123,726 100,000 12,099,078 13,770,165 Estimated Revenues Charges for Services 1,408,500 138,700 17,529,761 19,076,961 Fines/Forfeitures 21,500 25,140 46,640 TAXES MiscellaneousMillage Per $1,000 485,820 20,800 1,998,000 367,333 - 112,100 7,875,000 10,859,053 Other Financing Sources 2,076,000 1,248,300 4,980,700 8,676,100 3,177,476 1,908,450 22,067,026 Ad Valorem Taxes 6.3553 15,351,441 24,839 15,376,280 TOTAL REVENUES Ad Valorem Taxes AND 0.1683 OTHER FINANCE (Voted SOURCES Debt) 25,646,373 406,55 5,125,329 6 7,203,700 38,672,273 3,177,476 2,020,550 8,100,000 89,945,698 406,559

Sales/Use/Fuel Taxes TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES AND 2,622,442 125,000 225,000 2,972,442 Franchise Fees BALANCES 31,195,671,460,002 11,436,260 3 16,771,767 48,606,498 3,455,940 1,995,684 59,691,376 173,153,200 1,460,000 Utility Service Taxes 2,257,866 2,257,866 EXPENDITURES/EXPENSES Licenses/Permits General Government 5,359,90 6 366,750 1,500,001,285,950 5 1,870,192 3,865,130 12,595,228 1,652,705 Public Safety 11,229,106 1,799,792 887,044 - 13,915,942 Intergovernmental Physical Environment 1,447,361 1,155,481 - 123,7212,686,166 6 100,000 12,099,0713,841,648 7 13,770,165 Charges for Services Transportation 1,775,64 1,408,506 0 917,00 138,700 3,440,140 0 17,529,7616,132,786 19,076,961 Economic Environment 78,964 - 78,964 Fines/Forfeitures Human Services 128,00 0 21,500 25,140 128,000 46,640 Culture/Recreation 4,166,607 203,742 3,488,500 12,144,796 20,003,645 Miscellaneous Debt Services 485,820 702,091 20,800 9,499,067 3,177,471,998,006 0 367,33313,378,63 4 - 112,100 7,875,000 10,859,053 Other Financing Sources Other Financing Uses 3,636,67 2,076,006 2,340,000 0 1,248,30 - 4,590,100 0 4,980,70 - 0 10,700 8,676,1010,577,470 6 3,177,476 1,908,450 22,067,026 TOTAL EXPENDITURES/EXPENSES 26,374,905 5,499,015 7,494,635 42,360,270 3,177,476 1,880,892 3,865,130 90,652,323

TOTAL REVENUES RESERVES 4,820,767 5,937,248 9,277,132 6,246,228 278,464 114,792 55,826,246 82,500,877

AND OTHER FINANCETOTAL SOURCES APPROPRIATED EXPENDITURES 25,646,373 5,125,326 7,203,700 38,672,273 3,177,476 2,020,550 8,100,000 89,945,698 AND RESERVES 31,195,672 11,436,263 16,771,767 48,606,498 3,455,940 1,995,684 59,691,376 173,153,200 TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES AND THE TENTATIVE, ADOPTED, AND/OR FINAL BUDGETS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED TAXING AUTHORITY AS A PUBLIC RECORD. BALANCES 31,195,672 11,436,263 16,771,767 48,606,498 3,455,940 1,995,684 59,691,376 173,153,200

EXPENDITURES/EXPENSESNL Friday 09.20.indd 6 9/19/19 6:02 PM General Government 5,359,906 1,500,000 1,870,192 3,865,130 12,595,228 Public Safety 11,229,106 1,799,792 887,044 - 13,915,942 Physical Environment 1,155,481 - 12,686,166 13,841,647 Transportation 1,775,646 917,000 3,440,140 6,132,786 Economic Environment 78,964 - 78,964 Human Services 128,000 128,000 Culture/Recreation 4,166,607 203,742 3,488,500 12,144,796 20,003,645 Debt Services 702,091 9,499,067 3,177,476 13,378,634 Other Financing Uses 3,636,676 2,340,000 - 4,590,100 - 10,700 10,577,476

TOTAL EXPENDITURES/EXPENSES 26,374,905 5,499,015 7,494,635 42,360,270 3,177,476 1,880,892 3,865,130 90,652,323

RESERVES 4,820,767 5,937,248 9,277,132 6,246,228 278,464 114,792 55,826,246 82,500,877

TOTAL APPROPRIATED EXPENDITURES AND RESERVES 31,195,672 11,436,263 16,771,767 48,606,498 3,455,940 1,995,684 59,691,376 173,153,200

THE TENTATIVE, ADOPTED, AND/OR FINAL BUDGETS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED TAXING AUTHORITY AS A PUBLIC RECORD. Friday, September 20, 2019 OPINION News-Leader 7A

VIEWPOINT / Board of Directors, The News-Leader is published with pride weekly for the people of Nassau County by Community Amelia Tree Conservancy Newspapers, Inc., Athens, Georgia. We believe that strong newspapers build strong communities – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and profitable community-oriented newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, quality and hard work. Foy R. Maloy, Publisher Peg Davis, Editor Why more land Robert Fiege, Production Director Michael Miller, Copy Editor F l o r i d a ’ s O l d e s t W e e k l y N e ws p a p e r E s t a b l i s h e d i n 1854 Angeline Mudd, Business Office Manager beth Jones, Sports Editor

The views expressed by the colum- Editorial Board nists and letter writers on this page conservation is Foy R. Maloy – [email protected] ~ Peg Davis – [email protected] are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the newspaper, its Tom Wood Dink NeSmith owners or employees. Chairman President needed right now and conservation is not new to means of maintaining our property val- Fernandina Beach. We have ues, or we can say that we don’t care VOICE OF THE PEOPLE been paying off a bond for some about any of these things. Lof the Egans Creek Greenway Some people have said that the land for a number of years. The city should not be involved in public with no definition. citizens of Fernandina Beach voted to land conservation, that some outside Beware the camel Is the camel a solo or a caravan? support this effort and it has turned out organization should do it. Do any of There is African desert cautionary advice for people Oh yes, how about the environmental impact. Gasoline to be a major resource for residents us really want an outside organization visiting: “Don’t let the camel get its nose under the edge and oil are not friendly additives to unspoiled open space or and a major attraction. The associated to own a large amount of property of your tent, otherwise you will have the camel inside tree canopy. Imagine this sight, fuel trucks navigating the debt is now very low and projected in Fernandina Beach? In most com- your tent.” The same should apply to the proposed pristine drive into the Amelia River Golf Club. That lovely to be paid off by 2022. Now we need munities, it is the local jurisdiction, motorsports park at the Amelia River Golf Club. It is the two-lane road will have fuel trucks, oil trucks, car carriers, additional land conservation in order to the city or county government, which camel we should all hold at bay. Once under the tent the and who knows what other automotive benefits. Forget the balance new development and retain takes on this task, often with the camel will creep into the tent, changes to plans are simple idea of preserving natural beauty. Will visiting high-powered quality of life. assistance of a land trust. This is what and will not have the blessing of public hearings. One bit automobiles be coming, mufflers rumbling, to use the 5,000 The city’s plan is for residents to Fernandina Beach has done with a few at a time, a small change here or there, and we will have foot strip? You betcha, like chasing a herd of camels in heat. vote in 2020 on whether they support parcels since the passage of the Land a racetrack. Oh, we might not forget that the Concours has its own a .5 millage rate for land conserva- Conservation Ordinance and Trust Take the new proposed “strip” to replace the old pro- collateral noise. Antique car racing on the airport runway tion. If passed, it will be well into 2021 Fund in June 2018. posed road course, which Leggett says would be the same brought a huge outcry from nearby residents. Motorcycles before it can be implemented. With North Florida Land Trust has gen- length and width as the decommissioned runway. A 5,000- at full RPM tearing up the Parkway were a constant irritant. the current pace of development, erously offered to partner with the foot strip? Think drag racing all day and evening. See the And then, when the Concours was disgorging its fine collec- there will be little left to conserve in city in public land conservation, but camel’s lips beginning to emerge? tion of valuable cars, many of those drivers could not resist two years. The environment is chang- the city will have to provide matching Drag racing brings far more noise than a racetrack, thun- the temptation to see how fast the beauties could accelerate ing and development is coming at an funds. No nonprofit or government derous chunks of horsepower screaming at full throttle and up the Parkway, with attendant rumbling. Maybe we just put extremely rapid rate. The longer we agency will invest in a community that then the screeching of tires spinning on the pavement! up with those idiosyncrasies as part of the $24 million. Only delay these community responsibili- won’t invest in itself. Burning tire fumes wafting over the nearby homes! Terrible, a temporary camel belch. ties the more costly it will be for us to Some people have actually said awful, but the developers do not seem to realize it will hap- Our happy island has too many recent examples of prom- address them. that those who live in the county part pen or even want to discuss it. ised benefit, only to be stuck with abject or sneaky reality. NOAA, FEMA and the scientific of Amelia Island should pay for land A development without definition. Look at a similar We need not list all of those here. But they all serve to fortify community recommend conserva- conservation in Fernandina Beach. development in Ponte Vedra. Two rows of corrugated metal the advice: BEWARE THE CAMEL. tion of wetlands and forested areas to These people are obviously not aware sheds called condos. Nothing aesthetic about this at all, in Harry Henning protect communities from stronger that a similar process is under way fact nothing is promised. That is the advantage of a plan Amelia Island storms and storm surges, as well as for the unincorporated county, on and rising tides. Conservation is also near off island. If this effort is successful, the top of FEMA’s list of ways com- county residents will also be voting munities can lower their flood insur- on a land conservation referendum in ance ratings. 2020. Mature shade trees manage storm Can we trust the city to utilize land water by reducing and controlling run- conservation funds for land conserva- The rich are always welcome off. Areas that lack trees tend to need tion? Sadly, this is a question we hear expensive engineered stormwater a lot. prominent billionaire inves- Deutsche Bank Fund – will pay for FinTech-based systems. Mature shade trees moder- The City Land Conservation tor is escaping the high-tax has maintained its workforce training. ate the temperature and reduce our Ordinance and Trust Fund was passed burden of New York City for substantial trad- “This will seek to ease some of air conditioning and heating costs. On in June 2018. It was adapted from the Athe solace of low-tax South ing operations in the outdated regulatory burdens for our barrier island, we also depend on Naples, Fla. ordinance. ATC had two Florida. As some newcomers to our its complex along innovators in the financial technology mature tree root systems to hold our opportunities to review this docu- area can relate. Gate Parkway sector,” DeSantis said. DeSantis envi- soil and sand in place and prevent ero- ment. It is solid, but needs to be fully Carl Icahn is not as famous as in Jacksonville, sions FinTech “academies” popping sion. Trees remove pollutants from implemented. The Fernandina Beach legendary Warren Buffett, but he while Merrill in Jacksonville and other cities in the air and water and usher strong ordinance can be found at http://bit. is close. In fact, Icahn is ranked by Lynch and Fidelity Florida. winds up over our homes rather than ly/2lYtlPS. Forbes magazine as one of the top Investments have DeSantis isn’t stopping there. He slam into them at full force. Funds in this separate trust fund investors in the U.S., with a net worth STEVE’S large client-service intends to create a so-called regulato- According to Dr. Munsell can only be utilized for expenses relat- of $17.5 billion. His company, Icahn MARKET operations in the ry sandbox for FinTech companies to McPhillips, who has participated in ed to land conservation and should Enterprises, has been actively dis- PLACE same area. And interact. He hopes this arrangement many projects in to restore environ- be safe. Residents and organizations rupting Wall Street for years. Florida certainly will trigger innovation and entrepre- mental damage, “Delays in addressing interested in land conservation will Icahn will reportedly close his has plenty of banks, neurship in our state. environmental problems always result monitor the use of funds. Manhattan office this March, and open Steve Nicklas from global money In a move in the same direction, in ruinous costs for the community.” The Board of Directors of Amelia a new office near Miami. Icahn already centers to locally Florida is joining seven other states We have recently seen a number Tree Conservancy hopes that you will owns a house in the Miami area. With owned operations. as part of the American Consumer of comments asking why the city support land conservation funding. It homestead protections and no state ••• Financial Innovation Network. The or the citizens of Fernandina Beach is the legacy we will leave our children income tax, Florida is a haven for the Gov. Ron DeSantis has witnessed network’s aim is to facilitate innova- should pay for land conservation. It is and grandchildren. ultra-wealthy like Icahn – and for the the growth of the financial sector tion in financial services and products. our community and we can choose to Editor’s note: The ATC board modestly wealthy. in Florida – and he likes what he Other states in the network are invest in our quality of life or not. We members are Berta Arias, Francesca For instance, residents of New sees. But he wants more. The newly Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South can support land conservation as one Caramagno, Arthur Herman, Diana York City pay a boatload of taxes. The elected governor came to Jacksonville Carolina, Arizona, Utah and Indiana. means of limiting overdevelopment, Herman, Russell Jahn, Margaret city tax rate is 3.8 percent on income, this week to announce an initiative These states will share information as a means of maintaining a comfort- Kirkland, Lyn Pannone, Rebecca while the state rate is 8.82 percent. to bring financial technology (known and coordinate efforts toward devel- able climate with good air quality, as a Raymond, and Cheryl Witt. This 12 percent combined rate does as FinTech) companies to Florida. oping new FinTech products and not include federal income taxes. Technology is changing the financial services. Prior to the new Trump tax cuts, services industry, and DeSantis plans Steve Nicklas is a financial adviser HOW TO WRITE US ~ Letters must include writer’s name, address and tele- residents could deduct the state and to keep Florida on the cutting edge. for a U.S. regional brokerage firm who phone number for verification. Writers are normally limited to one local taxes from their federal taxes. He wants FinTech companies to relo- lives and works on Amelia Island. He This is no longer the case. Now, there cate here, and a qualified workforce is also an award-winning columnist. letter in a 30-day period. No political endorsements the week before an is a $10,000 cap on these deductions – is necessary to support this coveted His columns appear regularly in sev- election. No poems will be published. Letters should be typed or print- which exposes the wealthy like Icahn growth. eral newspapers in North Florida and ed. Not all letters are published. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, to a tremendous tax burden. Therefore, DeSantis wants state South Georgia, and on his website: P.O. Box 16766, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32035 While Icahn is not the first legend- colleges to partner with financial www.SteveNicklasMarketplace.com. He Email: [email protected]. ary investor or hedge-fund manager services companies to develop has also published a book, All About Visit us online at fbnewsleader.com to leave New York City for Florida, a skilled, trained workforce. He Money, consisting of some of his favor- he will not be the last. In addition, announced his plans during an appear- ite columns over the past 20 years. The financial corporations are finding the ance at the Jacksonville Chamber book is available at local stores and on conditions in Florida to be sunny and of Commerce. The new initiative – Amazon. He can be reached at (904) bright. called the Florida Job Growth Grant 753-0236. [email protected] Preventing suicide is everyone’s responsibility eptember is “Suicide self. Awareness and Prevention • If the person is engaged to pro- Month,” and suicide among VETERAN’S ceed with a suicide attempt, don’t Sour veterans and active duty VOICE leave them alone. military is higher than last year and • Contact their doctor or profes- continues to climb! sional medical individual, clergy or Those who serve us so gallantly Dedicated emergency services with their infor- now, and in years past, can carry mation, even if they resist. with them troubling thoughts, memo- to veterans Since April 2019 suicide ries and circumstances. Thoughts of of all eras prevention has been the highest prior- suicide are, and may always be, diffi- ity for the Veterans Administration cult to discuss, hard to understand, not for those veterans who are treated by easy to predict and more than a chal- the VA system or those who contact lenge to prevent, but men and women the VA for help. But there are many are dying needlessly. John Scherer more in our communities that are Think about the question, “Why not in the system. We hear and read would anyone want to take their about statistics like more than 22 vet- own life?” Those that die by suicide activities or the future. erans commit suicide each day in could have a mental or emotional • A depression or PTSD the U.S., but actually, the number is disorder brought on or accentuated diagnosis. much higher than that. We have been by life changes (loss of spouse, fam- • Previous suicide attempts. hearing for the past five years of ily, friends, or health). Depression, Trust your instincts that the 20-29 veterans per day. When I bi-polar disorder, misuse of drugs or person may be in real trouble. It is started in veterans-related affairs in medications, cultural changes, social stated that 80% of people consider- 1978, the numbers were much the situations and genetics are also pos- ing suicide give some sign about their same. sibilities. intention to take their own life. The I have read that up to three All of us have the responsibility people who talk about it may have times more Vietnam veterans died of to stay tuned into those around us called a hotline or crisis center or post-war suicide as were killed there, and vigilant to the signs of stress and have previously been treated by a and 9,000 died of suicide within 10 problematic circumstances in their doctor or outreach center, but a much years following the war. I also noted behavior and lives. The following signs lower percentage actually take their that up until at least 2016, the num- do not mean the person is definitely a own lives. bers of suicide deaths reported by suicide risk, but they could be a strong Here’s what you can do if you know states were inaccurate because only 38 signal that the person is in the need of or encounter someone you think states reported veteran suicide num- of help: might be suicidal: bers to the VA. Suicides by veterans • Verbal threats such as, “You’d be • Obtain their personal informa- can also be unrecorded because the better off without me around.” tion: name, address, phone, contact veteran was not registered in the VA • Expressions of hopelessness or person in family, etc. system. seriously. of the clergy; call 1-800-SUICIDE helplessness. • Do not swear to secrecy. Regardless of the numbers, it’s If you, anyone you know, or anyone (800-784-243); visit hopeline.com on • Unusual risk-taking behavior. • Don’t appear shocked or be judg- up to all of us to take responsibility, you come into contact with is contem- the web; or call the Veterans Crisis • Abrupt personality changes. mental; just be a friend. become our brothers’ and sisters’ plating suicide, call a medical profes- Line: 1-800-273-8255, then press 1 (24 • Lack of interest in normal life • Do not try to counsel them your- keepers, and take suicide prevention sional, law enforcement, or a member hours a day, 7 days a week).

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Print Edition plus Contact us Today! SAVE 261-3696 UP TO 62% FREE E-EDITION fbnewsleader.com Florida’s local tree laws were trimmed NOTICE OF A new law in Florida limits local governments when it comes to requiring a permit or mitiga- PROPOSED TAX INCREASE tion for pruning or removing a tree on residential property. Under the new legislation, The Nassau County Board of County Chapter 2019-155, 163.045, F.S., “A local government may Commissioners has tentatively adopted a not require a notice, application, approval, permit, fee, or measure to increase its property tax levy. mitigation for the pruning, trim- ming, or removal of a tree on residential property if the property owner obtains documenta- Last year's property tax levy: tion from an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or a Florida A. Initially proposed tax levy ...$ 77,692,369 licensed landscape architect that the tree presents a danger to persons or property.” B. Less tax reductions due to In order to understand what being an ISA Certified Arborist Value Adjustment Board and other means, Florida residents should become more familiar with ISA’s credentialing program, according assessment changes ...... $ 35,129 to a news release from the ISA. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., the ISA is a nonprofit organization C. Actual property tax levy ....$ 77,6 57, 24 0 whose guiding principles include: research, public awareness, membership, professional devel- PEG DAVIS/NEWS-LEADER opment, promotion and safety for This year's proposed tax levy . . . $ 85,201,279 the arboriculture industry around certification, is a credential that law. There are currently 309 pro- the world. As part of ISA’s dedica- verifies an arborist’s fundamental fessional arborists who also hold All concerned citizens are invited to attend a tion to the care and preservation knowledge across a broad range the TRAQ of shade and ornamental trees, of arboricultural topics. There credential in Florida. public hearing on the tax increase to be held it offers the only internationally are currently 1,947 certified Arborists who have the recognized and accredited per- arborists in Florida. Additionally, qualification and certifications on: sonal certification program in the certified arborists can earn ISA discussed above can provide arboriculture industry. ISA has Municipal Specialist and ISA documentation required by the over 33,000 credential holders in Utility Specialist certifications new Florida tree law. 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BUDGET SUMMARY Nassau County Board of County Commissioners - Fiscal Year 2019-2020 BUDGET SUMMARY THE PROPOSED OPERATINGNassau BUDGET County BoardEXPENDITURES of County Commissioners OF NASSAU COUNTY - Fiscal BOARDYear 2019-2020 OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE 8.9% MORE THAN LAST YEAR'S TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES. THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET EXPENDITURES OF NASSAU COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE 8.9% MORE THAN LAST YEAR'S TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES. GENERAL COUNTY SPECIAL DEBT CAPITAL ENTERPRISE MUNICIPAL CONSERVATION TOTAL FUND TRANSPORTATIONGENERAL COUNTY REVENUESPECIAL DEBTSERVICECAPITAL ENTERPRISEPROJECT MUNICIPAL FUNDSCONSERVATION SERVICETOTAL & CONTROL ALL FUNDS FUNDFUNDTRANSPORTATION FUNDSREVENUE SERVICEFUNDSPROJECT FUNDSFUNDS SERVICE & CONTROL TAXINGALL FUNDS UNIT DISTRICT FUND FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS TAXING UNIT DISTRICT

CASH BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD CASH BALANCES BROUGHT $ FORWARD 15,945,137 $$ 15,945,137 3,703,678 $ 3,703,678 $ $ 23,959,966 23,959,966 $ 1,496,681 $ 1,496,681 $ 32,037,487 $ $ 32,037,487 6,344,409 $ 5,819,066 $ 6,344,409 $ - 0$ $ 89,306,424 5,819,066 $ - 0 $ 89,306,424

ESTIMATED REVENUES ESTIMATED REVENUES MILLAGE MILLAGETAXES: PER $1,000 TAXES: PER $1,000AD VALOREM TAXES 7.4278 $ 60,752,617 $ 5,243,974 $ 65,996,591 AD VALOREM TAXES 7.4278AD VALOREM TAXES $ 60,752,6172.3093 $ 5,243,974 $ 14,542,867 $ 14,542,867 $ 65,996,591 AD VALOREM TAXES 0.0000 $0 $ - 0 AD VALOREM TAXES 2.3093AD VALOREM TAXES 0.1021 $ 401,758 $ $ 14,542,867 401,758 $ 14,542,867 AD VALOREM TAXES 0.0000SALES AND USE TAXES $ 11,931,131 $ 3,679,924 $ 7,594,356 $ 915,431 $ 686,228 $ 24,807,070 $0 $ - 0 AD VALOREM TAXES PERMITS,0.1021 FEES & SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS $ 36,701 $ 6,117$ $ 2,794,393 401,758 $ 3,033,313 $ 51,500 $ 248,742 $ 6,170,766 $ 401,758 INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE $ 7,858,243 $ 2,292,922 $ 467,580 $ 13,497,077 $ 756,220 $ 24,872,042 SALES AND USE TAXES CHARGES FOR SERVICES $ 11,931,131 $$ 1,990,197 3,679,924 $ 18,049 $ $ 7,594,356 797,700 $ 915,431 $ 4,501,523 $ 398,914 $ $ 7,706,383 686,228 $ 24,807,070 PERMITS, FEES & SPECIAL ASSESSMENTSFINES AND FORFEITURES $ 36,701 $$ 45,230 6,117 $ $ 2,794,393 100,775 $ 3,033,313 $ $ 10,275 51,500 $ $ 156,280 248,742 $ 6,170,766 INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES $ 7,858,243 $$ 539,857 2,292,922 $ 258,000 $ $ 467,580 211,558 $ 30,000 $ 542,385 $ $ 13,497,077 83,600 $ 169,800 $ $ 1,835,200 756,220 $ 24,872,042 CHARGES FOR SERVICES OTHER FINANCING SOURCES $ 1,990,197 $$ 885,861 $ 18,049 1,945,050 $ $ 797,700 86,739 $ 2,324,750 $ 4,403,161 $ 20,600 $ 2,117,880 $ 4,501,523 $ $ 11,784,041 398,914 $ 7,706,383

FINES AND FORFEITURES TOTAL REVENUES AND $ OTHER 45,230 $ 100,775 $ 10,275 $ 156,280 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES FINANCING SOURCES $ 539,857 $$ 84,039,837 258,000$ 13,444,036 $ $ 12,454,859 211,558 $ 3,270,181 $ $ 30,000 21,475,936 $ $ 4,657,223 542,385 $ 18,930,926 $ 83,600$0 $ $ 158,272,998 169,800 $ 1,835,200 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES $ 885,861 $ 1,945,050 $ 86,739 $ 2,324,750 $ 4,403,161 $ 20,600 $ 2,117,880 $ 11,784,041 TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES AND BALANCES $ 99,984,974 $ 17,147,714 $ 36,414,825 $ 4,766,862 $ 53,513,423 $ 11,001,632 $ 24,749,992 $0 $ 247,579,422 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES/EXPENSES $ 84,039,837 $ 13,444,036 $ 12,454,859 $ 3,270,181 $ 21,475,936 $ 4,657,223 $ 18,930,926 $0 $ 158,272,998

GENERAL GOVERNMENT $ 9,982,138 $ 3,229,465 $ 3,270,181 $ 3,589,825 $ 2,851,799 $ 22,923,408 TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES AND BALANCES $ 99,984,974 $ 17,147,714 $ 36,414,825 $ 4,766,862 $ 53,513,423 $ 11,001,632 $ 24,749,992 $0 $ 247,579,422 GENERAL OPERATIONS-COURT-RELATED $ 1,104,750 $ 1,985,573 $ 3,090,323 PUBLIC SAFETY $ 17,687,323 $ 2,360,579 $ 5,700,178 $ 13,782,045 $ 39,530,125 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT $ 2,892,092 $ 3,695,168 $ 8,510,677 $ 15,097,937 EXPENDITURES/EXPENSES TRANSPORTATION $ 12,567,016 $ 1,646,869 $ 28,695,803 $ 5,000 $ 42,914,688 ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT $ 214,761 $ 8,161,653 $ 8,376,414 HUMAN SERVICES $ 2,982,560 $ 119,060 $ 1,948,251 $ 5,049,871 GENERAL GOVERNMENT CULTURE & RECREATION $ 9,982,138 $ 5,368,026 $ $ 3,229,465 1,144,482 $ 3,270,181 $ 2,202,995 $ 3,589,825 $ $ 8,715,503 2,851,799 $ 22,923,408 GENERAL OPERATIONS-COURT-RELATEDOTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) $ 1,104,750 $ 44,458,545 $ 2,108,141 $ $ 1,985,573 901,708 $ 45,414 $ 1,259,767 $ 3,177,184 $ 51,950,759 $ 3,090,323 PUBLIC SAFETY $ 17,687,323 $ 2,360,579 $ 5,700,178 $ 13,782,045 $ 39,530,125 TOTAL EXPENDITURES/EXPENSES $ 84,690,195 $ 14,675,157 $ 23,244,557 $ 3,270,181 $ 40,234,215 $ 9,770,444 $ 21,764,279 $0 $ 197,649,028 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT $ 2,892,092 $ 3,695,168 $ 8,510,677 $ 15,097,937 TRANSPORTATION RESERVES $$ 15,294,779 12,567,016 $ 2,472,557 $ $ 1,646,869 13,170,268 $ 1,496,681 $ 13,279,208 $ $ 28,695,803 1,231,188 $ 2,985,713 $0 $ $ 49,930,394 5,000 $ 42,914,688 ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT $ 214,761 $ 8,161,653 $ 8,376,414 TOTAL APPROPRIATED EXPENDITURES HUMAN SERVICES AND RESERVES $ 2,982,560 $ 99,984,974 $ 17,147,714 $ $ 36,414,825 119,060 $ 4,766,862 $ 53,513,423 $ 11,001,632 $ 24,749,992 $0 $ $ 247,579,422 1,948,251 $ 5,049,871 CULTURE & RECREATION $ 5,368,026 $ 1,144,482 $ 2,202,995 $ 8,715,503 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) $ 44,458,545 $ 2,108,141 $ 901,708 $ 45,414 $ 1,259,767 $ 3,177,184 $ 51,950,759 THE TENTATIVE, ADOPTED, AND/OR FINAL BUDGETS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED TAXING AUTHORITY AS A PUBLIC RECORD. TOTAL EXPENDITURES/EXPENSES $ 84,690,195 $ 14,675,157 $ 23,244,557 $ 3,270,181 $ 40,234,215 $ 9,770,444 $ 21,764,279 $0 $ 197,649,028

RESERVES $ 15,294,779 $ 2,472,557 $ 13,170,268 $ 1,496,681 $ 13,279,208 $ 1,231,188 $ 2,985,713 $0 $ 49,930,394

NL Friday 09.20.indd 8 9/19/19 6:03 PM TOTAL APPROPRIATED EXPENDITURES 1 AND RESERVES $ 99,984,974 $ 17,147,714 $ 36,414,825 $ 4,766,862 $ 53,513,423 $ 11,001,632 $ 24,749,992 $0 $ 247,579,422

THE TENTATIVE, ADOPTED, AND/OR FINAL BUDGETS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED TAXING AUTHORITY AS A PUBLIC RECORD.

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plan project priority list. Yulee High School ($11.7 mil- SCHOOLS Continued from 4A One of those projects is lion, anticipated completion date Fernandina Beach Middle School completed, a renovation of the March 2023) and installation of Preventing teen suicide cafeteria renovations, upgrades kitchen and other improvements security fencing throughout the to safety and security on campus- at Fernandina Beach Middle district ($550,000, anticipated A 2019 study published in es, and purchasing new buses. School, with a price tag of $4.2 completion date March 2021). the Journal of the American The biggest chunk of capital million. In the regular meeting after Medical Association pinpoints National resources money, $15,439,178, is budgeted A classroom buildout at the budget meeting, the School a spike in suicides among older toward building another school in Wildlight Elementary is sched- Board recognized “Energetic teenage boys – up to 17.9 per • 1-800-273-TALK (8255) the Yulee area. uled to be completed in June of Betty,” a fitness coach at GPA 100,000 in 2017. However, – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline According to data from the 2021 with a price tag of $6.5 mil- Fitness. GPA is working with many of recent teen suicide Florida Department of Education, lion. district employees so they statistics focus on teen girls. • American Association of Suicidology in the 2017-18 fiscal year, the A mechanical renovation of become healthier. Since – http://www.suicidology.org Nassau County School District Fernandina Beach High School The board also approved 2000, the • National Institute of Mental Health Suicide spent an average of $7,994 per ($3.4 million, completion date the elimination of corporal pun- suicide rate pupil, below the state average slated for August 2021) will be ishment, approved an energy among girls Prevention Resources of $8,249. In comparison, Duval done over two years, Bunch said, policy, approved a grade forgive- and young – http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/ County spent $8,059 and St. as the work entails construction ness system, amended a policy women has Johns County spent $7,369. in classrooms requiring work regarding use of cell phones doubled. In suicide-prevention/index.shtml The highest per pupil expen- take place over the summer by students, approved a policy particular, • National Mental Health Association diture in Florida is in Jefferson months, as will a mechanical regarding educational stability of there has – www.nmha.org County at $18,525; the lowest is and ceiling renovation at Yulee children in foster care, approved been a sharp in Clay County at $7,337. Primary School ($1.6 million, a policy promoting patriotic pro- MENTAL increase in Within Nassau County, the anticipated completion date grams and placing the motto “In FITNESS teen girls through death or divorce; Here are some suggestions amount spent per pupil var- July 2021). Other projects on God We Trust” in the schools, poisoning • Financial or job loss; ies from $10,833 at Bryceville the five-year list are a project to approved a policy allowing • Interact with your teen Elementary to $6,864 at Callahan address traffic issues at Hilliard early graduation, and set up a Janice themselves. • Conflict within relation- In 2018, ships; positively. Give consistent Middle. Elementary ($800,000, anticipat- workshop for 5:30 p.m. Oct. 10 Clarkson close to • Starting or changing psy- feedback and compliments for Jeffrey Bunch, operations ed completion date June 2020), a to discuss the board’s priorities 60,000 girls chotropic medications; good work. manager for the district, spoke buildout at Yulee Middle ($5.52 for the 2020 state legislative ses- ages 10 to 18 tried to poison • Feeling stigmatized; and • Increase their involve- to the board about the projects million, expected completion sion. themselves. Such poisonings • Lack of support. ment in positive activities. on the district’s five-year work date August 2022), a buildout at [email protected] include intentional overdoses Promote involvement in clubs, of pharmaceutical or illicit Suicidal ideation sports, meditation, and cre- drugs. For every person who ative arts. Meditation slows Teen girls learn to put on attempts or completes suicide, the racing mind and allows HOMELESSHOMELESS a pretty face, hiding the pain many more suffer from suicidal negative thoughts to dissolve. within that leads to suicidal ideation. Suicidal ideation is Meditation has also been ANIMALSANIMALS...... behavior. Thus, suicides by defined as having suicidal proven to reduce “wandering female adolescents are often thoughts of ending one’s life. mind,” which is associated THEY’RE DYING FOR unexpected. This is much more com- with unhappiness. It can also Additionally, impulsivity mon than we might imagine. increase empathy, decrease A 2ND CHANCE. is a key risk factor in suicide, However, thinking about sui- ADHD symptoms and improve and teen girls are likely to be cide does not necessarily mean concentration and attention. impulsive. In addition, recent that a teen will make an actual • Music has a profound Adopt research shows that the black- suicide attempt. impact on our lives. It can and-white thinking patterns Many teens may think positively affect mental health, A of teen girls could make them about suicide, but their sui- boost the immune system, Companion more prone to suicidal ideation cidal thoughts do not progress alleviate stress, reduce anxi- and behavior. to suicide plans or suicide ety, and improve mood. Music Today. attempts. Suicidal thoughts Therapy provides an outlet for Social media and girls can also become a cognitive both artistic experiences artis- When boys go to social habit, an ongoing mental pat- tic experiences and internal A PUBLIC SERVICE media, they are looking for tern. Such thoughts often healing. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE NEWS-LEADER excitement. They cannot result from depression, or • Appropriately monitor stand boredom. When girls from a desire to escape a situ- your teen’s whereabouts and reach out to social media, ation that seems impossible to communications, whether it’s they want to find comfort handle. Suicidal thoughts can texting or using social media through bonding and close- quickly escalate to a suicide apps, with the goal of promot- ness. What girls are getting attempt, so teens suffering ing safety. back in return is not always from suicidal ideation need • Be aware of your teen’s what they expect. If girls are treatment before any actual social environment and com- desperate and they cannot get planning begins. municate regularly with other the bonding, they may become parents in your community. exhibitionists, and when that These factors have been • Communicate regularly happens, they invite further shown to have protective with your teen’s teachers to cyberbullying, ridicule, and ensure safety at school. threats. Typically, what drives effects against teen suicide • Limit your teen’s access a girl to social media is accep- • Skills in problem solving, to alcohol, prescription pills, tance, bonding, and connecting conflict resolution, and han- illegal drugs, knives and guns. with others. Parents can help dling problems in a nonviolent • Talk with your teen girls discover a more positive way; about your concerns; ask environment, one that low- • Strong connections to them directly about suicidal ers the risks of rejection and family, friends, and community thoughts. humiliation that so often drive support; • Explain the value of ther- girls to a point of loneliness • Restricted from lethal apy and medication to manage and desperation. means of suicide; symptoms. • Cultural and religious • Address your concerns Looking at the statistics beliefs that discourage suicide with other adults in your Traditionally, girls have and support self-preservation; child’s life – teachers, coaches, selected less lethal options • Easy access to services; family. such as cutting or poisoning, and • Discuss your concerns but between 2007 and 2016, • Support through ongoing with their pediatrician to seek female suicide rates from hang- medical and mental health care mental health referrals. ing or suffocation increased relationships. • Increase time for the and began approaching the family dinner. 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NL Friday 09.20.indd 9 9/19/19 6:06 PM Friday, September 20, 2019 10A News-Leader / Fernandina Beach, Florida FBMS Pirates top Callahan Ramblers 34-13 Fernandina Beach Middle School topped county rival Callahan 34-13 Tuesday night at Pirate Field. TyJhawn Brown started the scoring for the Pirates on a 27-yard scamper, and a successful conversion put the home team up 8-0. After Callahan cut the lead to 8-6, Tajon Nelms scored the second Pirate touchdown to push the lead to 16-6. Nelms scored again before halftime to give the Pirates a 22-6 lead at the break. Nelms connected with Brysin Osgood for a 29-yard touchdown to open the scoring in the second half to increase the lead to 28-6. Callahan cut into the lead in the fourth quarter, but Brown responded with a 50-yard run to close out the scoring on the night. Brown led the Pirate offense with 108 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Nelms had 37 yards and two touchdowns on the ground as well as 72 yards and a touchdown passing. Jermari Johnson had 34 yards rushing, and D’ante Simms and Hampton Walker contributed 22 and 39 yards each, respec- tively. Cole Poteat had 43 yards receiving, and Osgood had 29 and a touchdown. The Pirate defense was led by Ryan Hepler with six tackles. Brown had five, Nelms and Osgood had four each, Josh Modupe had three tackles and a fumble recovery, and Simms recorded three tackles and an interception. FBMS hits the road the next three weeks before returning home Oct. 15 for homecoming. The Pirates play at Charlton County Tuesday, at Trinity Christian Oct. 1 and at Yulee PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER Oct. 8. The Pirate defense stops the Ramblers, top. Tajon Nelms, above left, with a run. Teammate Cole Poteat, above right, adds yards after a catch. Lady Hornets take second; football win for Yulee High The Lady Hornets took second place in the gold division of the Jacksonville Junior SCHOOL ROUNDUP Volleyball Association tournament over the weekend. ing game.” The Yulee High School Hall had three aces and 10 volleyball team defeated Clay, digs. Brackens had 10 kills, Sandalwood, Father Lopez and and Sheperis had 12. Sheperis Ridgeview en route to the title and Christina Jackson had four match against Oveida. blocks apiece. Costolo recorded “The girls had played for 27 assists. five days straight and were The JV also beat Atlantic physically and emotionally Coast. exhausted, but they played Yulee continued its win- some amazing volleyball,” ning ways this week, beating YHS Coach Donna Jackson University Christian 25-16, said. “They were able to come 25-23, 25-15. The JV beat the together as a team and pull out Christians 28-26, 23-25, 15-10. some great wins.” Yulee beat West Nassau Emily Sheperis had 35 25-13, 25-9, 25-7. Sheperis had kills during the tournament, eight kills, Christina Jackson Christina Jackson had 26, and had 11, and Brackens and Caroline Brackens recorded Elizabeth Jackson had three 11. Sheperis had 33 blocks, each. Sheperis and Christina and Christina Jackson had 12. Jackson had three blocks Elizabeth Jackson recorded apiece. Costolo had 25 assists. eight aces, and Nadiyah Brackens had six aces and 23 Richards had six. Megan service points. Hall recorded Costolo had 77 assists, and 11 digs. Ashley Hall recorded 10 digs. “Not only was this a district Leading up to the tourna- match, it was also an in county ment, Yulee faced Bishop rivalry,” Coach Jackson said. Kenny, Baker County and “Both teams played great. They Atlantic Coast. are really working together as The YHS varsity lost to a team. Bishop Kenny, 25-15, 26-24, Yulee’s JV defeated West 25-18. Nassau 25-15, 25-23. “Although the team lost, Yulee hosted Fernandina The Yulee High this was one of the best defen- Beach Thursday night. The var- School volleyball sive game that I have seen sity Lady Hornets were at 11-3 team, above, took them play,” Coach Jackson said. on the season going into the second place in “The energy level was great.” match, and the JV was 8-1. its division in Sheperis had eight kills, • The YHS football team the JJVA tourna- Christina Jackson had six beat host Paxon 36-15 on ment over the blocks, and Caroline Brackens, Friday night. The Hornets weekend. The Elizabeth Jackson and Sheperis are home tonight with Nease. team includes, all recorded an ace. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. front row from Yulee’s junior varsity defeat- Yulee is home for back-to- left, Emily ed Bishop Kenny 25-21, 25-23 back games. The Hornets host Sheperis, Megan Yulee beat Baker County Ribault in a district matchup Costolo, Nadiyah 25-16, 25-17, 25-15. Sheperis Sept. 27. Richards, Bianca had 12 kills, and Christina • The Fernandina Beach Dawson, Ziana Jackson had eight. Elizabeth High School football team lost Jones; back Jackson was credited with three to Wolfson 28-21 on Friday. row, Coach aces. Costolo had 22 assists. Cam Miller had 138 passing Jackson, Carlynn “It was a great game against yards to lead the Pirates. He Williams, a district team,” Coach Jackson also had 94 rushing yards. He Elizabeth said. “The players played great scored on a 60-yard run in the Jackson, as a team and had amazing cov- second quarter and, with the Christina erage and serving during this point-after, cut Wolfson’s lead Jackson, Caroline game.” to 14-7. He scored again in the Brackens, Ashley The JV beat Baker County fourth quarter on an eight-yard Hall and Coach 25-16, 25-23. run. The PAT knotted the Iveson. The YHS The Lady Hornets beat score at 21-21. football team, Atlantic Coast 25-14, 25-16, Chase Boyd reeled in 58 right, celebrates 25-15. yards in receptions. He scored its 36-15 win “This was our first time on a 33-yard run in the fourth over the host playing Atlantic Coast,” Coach quarter. Paxon Eagles on Jackson said. “Both teams did a John Fallon led the defense Friday night. great job, especially on offense. SPECIAL PHOTOS Both teams had a good attack- SCHOOLS Continued on 12A

NEW Sports Fri.indd 1 9/19/19 3:10 PM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 SPORTS News-Leader 11A SEASON OPENER SPORTS SHORTS Babe Ruth registration at the Amelia Island Marina at the foot at the Shave Bridge. Fernandina Beach Babe Final registration and entry Ruth will hold registration for fees will be accepted at the its fall season through Sept. meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. 30. Register online at www. The captain’s meeting and fbbrl.com. Opening day is Oct. raffle will follow at 7 p.m. 7. Contact Tom Camera at Folds of Honor representa- (240) 460-5500 for informa- tive Rocky Sickmann, a survi- tion. vor of the Iran Hostage Crisis will speak at the Amelia Island Boules Club Guides Association Redfish Spot Tournament captain’s The Amelia Island Boules meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at Club holds pétanque pickup the Amelia Island Marina. games on the pétanque courts All entry fee money will be at Central Park (corner of paid out to the four anglers Atlantic Avenue and South who enter a live redfish with 11th St.) Saturdays at 9:30 the most spots, including a a.m. and most afternoons on fifth awarded to the angler who SUBMITTED PHOTOS weekdays. first brings in a redfish with no The Amelia Women’s Golf Association, above, kicked off its 2019-20 season on Monday. The game of the day was a Pétanque (pay-tonk) is a spots. There is also a youth shamble. The groups competed as a team. All players teed off and then chose the best drive of the four. Each player cousin of both horseshoes category with prize money and played their own ball to the hole. The best net ball of the four was the team score for the hole. Coming in first place and bocce, the Italian bowling trophies. was the team of Susan Kaye, Cherie Billings, Jean DesBarres and Claudeen Lindberg, below left from left, with a game. The public is always Folds of Honor is a 501 (c) net score of 47. The second-place team of Melinda McGrath, Jean Black, Bertha Frazier and Sherri Braeger had a welcome. Call 491-1190. (3) nonprofit organization that net 51. The highlight of the day was Bertha Frazier, below right, getting a hole-in-one on the 17th hole. This was her provides educational scholar- sixth hole-in-one. The Amelia Women’s Golf Association is open to any woman with an established 18-hole handicap. NSFA meets ships to families of military Contact Beth Anderson, president, at [email protected]. The Nassau Sport Fishing men and women who have Association holds its monthly fallen or been disabled while business meetings on the on active duty in the U.S. second Wednesday of each armed forces. Contact Capt. month. The monthly social get- Brian Soucy at 505-3481. together is held on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Bowling leagues The location for both meetings is Kraft Ten Acres, 961023 Senior league bowl- Buccaneer Trail, Fernandina ing is offered at 9:30 a.m. Beach. All are welcome to Wednesdays at the bowling attend the meetings. alley off U.S. 17 in Yulee. The The Nassau Sport Fishing group also meets for Christian Association, founded in 1983, league at 6 p.m. Thursdays. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to develop and Play pickleball promote saltwater fishing in the Nassau County area while Pickleball is offered at the adhering to state, federal and Central Park multipurpose local regulations, to encour- courts. Beginner play is at age compliance with rules of 3 p.m. Sundays; social play water safety by club members (experienced beginners, up to and the general public and to 3.0) at 4 p.m. Sundays; and promote youth-related com- intermediate/advanced play munity and other civic-minded (3.0/3.5+) at 6 p.m. Sundays. activities. Women’s open play for all Contact President Dennis levels is at 8 a.m. Mondays; Burke at (256) 453-4744 or and advanced play (3.5+) email [email protected]. with challenge court at 4 p.m. Mondays. Redfish spot tourney Advanced play (3.0/3.5+) Des Barres crowned September queen of tees at 8 a.m. Tuesdays with The fifth annual Amelia challenge court; social play The Fernandina Beach Women’s Golf Putt Putt Amelia Island, 6 N. Fletcher Island Redfish Spot Tourna- (experienced beginners, Association crowned Jean Des Barres as GOLF NEWS Ave. in Fernandina Beach. ment will be held Oct. 26. 2.5 and 3.0) at 10 a.m. September’s queen of tees Teams of four people will represent Hosted by the Amelia Island Tuesdays; and intermediate/ with a net score of 64. businesses throughout Nassau County to Marina, the tournament is advanced (3.0/3.5+) at 4 p.m. In the first flight, and Barb Kratochvil took second place net. compete for bragging rights and a trophy. being organized by the Amelia Wednesdays. Mary Poole took first In the third flight, Des Barres captured There will be goodie bags for each team, Island Guides Association, Men’s open play for all place gross. Vicki Galpin first place gross. Renee Pimsner took first special holes with challenging obstacles with a percentage of the net levels is offered at 8 a.m. took first place net, and place net ,and Pat Kraus rounded out the and entertainment. proceeds benefiting the Folds Thursdays. Intermediate/ there was a three-way field of winners with second place net. The entry fee for each team is $100, of Honor Foundation. advanced play (3.5+) is at 8 tie for second place net which includes food and drinks for each Pick up entry forms at a.m. Fridays; and social play between Shirley McKain, Mini golf tourney player. Spaces are limited, and advanced local bait and tackle stores (experienced beginners, 2.5 Lynn Sikorsky and Betsy registration is required. Registration dead- or by visiting www.Amelia and 3.0) at 10 a.m. Fridays. DesBarres Montgomery. The Nassau County Chamber of line is Sept. 16. IslandGuidesAssociation.com. No scheduled group play on Julie Hensler took first Commerce’s second annual Complete & Visit www.NassauCountyFLChamber. Anglers are required to Saturdays. place gross in the second Putter Madness mini golf tournament is com or call 261-3248 for information on attend the captain’s meeting, Visit www.fbpickleball.com flight. Michelle Vessy took first place net, scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at the event. which will be held on Oct. 25 to determine playing level.

RECREATION ROUNDUP

Fernandina Beach Parks 4-5 p.m. and Saturdays from for junior or adult clinics. & Recreation Department 3-4 p.m. Call Ray Matz at • Central Park tennis courts Recreation Roundup (215) 852-7038. has four lighted hard courts For information, visit www. • Pickleball is offered at available for open play. Courts fbfl.us. the Central Park courts, with 1 and 2 (closest to South Sports and fitness: six lighted courts available. 13th Street) are reserved for • Winter over-35 men’s bas- Visit www.fbpickleball.com, instructed play during posted ketball league. Men interested Fernandina Beach Pickleball hours. Players must have gate in participating in an over-35 Pirates on Facebook,or email keys to enter courts. Keys may basketball league at Peck [email protected]. be purchased at the Atlantic Gym this winter — games • Rod Gibson Tennis Center for a $5 per key fee on Thursdays beginning in Services at Central Park ten- during normal business hours, November; eight games per nis courts 1 and 2. Available Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.- team regular season and tour- programs: 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 nament — may contact John Youth tennis clinics, fall I a.m.-4 p.m. Coverdell at jcoverdell@fbfl. session (through Sept. 19, no Aquatics: org or 310-3351. clinics on Sept. 2): Red Ball • Try diving experience: A • Youth team volleyball at 1 Tuesdays and Thursdays one- to two-hour introductory Peck Gym is Tuesdays and from 3-3:45 p.m.; and Red Ball experience that consists of a Fridays 3-6 p.m. for school 2 Tuesdays and Thursdays short classroom session and and club teams. Players must from 3:45-4:30 p.m.; $84 city trying scuba in the pool with a have adult coach or adult residents, $100.80 non-city. certified scuba diving instructor supervision. Call at 24 hours Orange Ball Mondays and or divemaster. Class is open to in advance to reserve courts, Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m.; ages 8 and up, $50 per person 310-3353 or 310-3354. Fee is and Green Ball Mondays and city residents, $62 non-city; $2 per day for city residents, Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m.; $80 per couple city residents, $5 non-city. $99 city residents, $118.80 $100 non-city; $150 per group • Open adult volleyball is non-city. Junior intermediate city residents (up to six peo- at the Peck Gym from 7-9 Tuesdays and Thursdays ple), $188 non-city. p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. from 4:30-6 p.m.; $156 city • Padi Scuba open water Informal games on two courts. residents, $187.20 non-city. certification: Private and group Teams selected each night. Junior advanced Mondays and instruction available. City Open to ages 16 and up (ages Wednesdays from 5-6:30 p.m.; course fee of $120 includes 16 and 17 must have parental $143 city residents, $171.60 administration and instruction consent form signed by par- non-city. Fees listed for each (additional check-out dive fee). ents and notarized). Fees are level are for the entire session. PADI eLearner course regis- F e r n a n d i n a B e a c h T i d e s $2/day city and $5 non-city. Daily rates also available. tration is $185 and includes Tides, Sun & Moon : September 18 - September 25, 2019 • Open adult indoor soccer Adult clinics: Beginner/ online academic training, use at Peck Gym is Wednesdays advanced beginner (2.0-2-2.5) of scuba gear and certification Sunrise 7:11A High --A --’ Moonrise 12:26A High 2:49A 6.71’ from 5:30-8 p.m. Informal team Mondays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. card. Wed. Moonset 10:58A Low 5:37A 1.66’ Sun. Sunrise 7:14A Low 8:54A 1.94’ games. Teams selected each Advanced beginner/interme- Participants must provide Sunset 7:27P High 12:06P 7.57’ Moonset 2:50P High 3:26P 7.65’ night. Open to ages 16 and up diate strokes clinic (2.5-3.0) their own masks, snorkels, 9/18 Moonrise 10:17P Low 6:03P 2.08’ 9/22 Sunset 7:22P Low 9:50P 2.34’ (ages 16 and 17 must have Wednesdays from 8-9 a.m. fins, booties and weight belts. Sunrise 7:12A High 12:26A 7.03’ Moonrise 1:21A High 3:53A 6.80’ parental consent form signed Intermediate strokes clinic Open to ages 10 and up. Visit Moonset 11:55A Low 6:14A 1.66’ Sunrise 7:14A Low 10:00A 1.87’ by parents and notarized). (3.0-3.5) Wednesdays from the Atlantic Center for informa- Thur. Mon. Fees are $2 for city residents 9-10:30 a.m. Intermediate/ tion. Sunset 7:26P High 12:47P 7.54’ Moonset 3:47P High 4:33P 7.85’ and $5 non-city. advanced drills clinic (3.5-4.0) • Beach wheelchairs can 9/19 Moonrise 10:55P Low 6:49P 2.21’ 9/23 Sunset 7:21P Low 10:53P 2.17’ • Open basketball at Peck Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. be reserved at the Atlantic Sunrise 7:12A High 1:07A 6.86’ Moonrise 2:23A High 5:02A 7.03’ Gym is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost is $10/person/hour for Center by paying a refundable Fri. Moonset 12:53P Low 6:59A 1.82’ Tues. Sunrise 7:15A Low 11:05A 1.70’ Monday and Thursday (court one-hour clinics, $12 non-city; $50 deposit. Call 310-3350 for Sunset 7:25P High 1:32P 7.54’ Moonset 4:41P High 5:42P 8.16’ closes at 5:30 p.m. for adult and $15/person for 1 1/2-hour availability. 9/20 Moonrise 11:37P Low 7:43P 2.33’ 9/24 Sunset 7:20P Low 11:53P 1.89’ leagues in winter and sum- clinics, $18 non-city. Pre- • Aqua 1 and deep water mer); 11 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. registration required (minimum aerobics are available at Sunrise 7:13A High 1:54A 6.75’ Moonrise 3:29A Low --A --’ Wednesday; and 11 a.m. to of three persons/clinic). Atlantic pool. Aqua 1 (shallow Sat. Moonset 1:52P Low 7:52A 1.90’ Wed. Sunrise 7:15A High 6:10A 7.43’ 2 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. Schedule private one-hour water) classes are Monday- Sunset 7:23P High 2:25P 7.57’ Moonset 5:30P Low 12:08P 1.46’ Players under 16 must be lessons for $50 per hour for Friday from 10-10:55 a.m. 9/21 Last Qtr. 10:43P Low 8:45P 2.40’ 9/25 Sunset 7:18P High 6:46P 8.53’ accompanied by an adult. city residents or $60 non- Aqua gym (combination of Tide calculations are for Amelia River, Fernandina Beach. No corrections are necessary. Photo identification required. city or 30-minute lessons for shallow and deep water) Sun & Moon events are also calculated for Fernandina Beach, although actual times may vary because of land masses. • Open roller hockey at the $25 (city) or $30 (non-city). classes are Monday are Main Beach multi-purpose Customized clinics also avail- Wednesday from 4-4:55 p.m. This Space Available! Florida’s Oldest The News-Leader printed edition and court. Adult and older teens able. 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NEW Sports Fri.indd 2 9/19/19 3:02 PM 12A Friday, September 20, 2019 SPORTS News-Leader 13 locals compete in Sisters of the Sea surf contest Fernandina Beach was well represented Saturday at the 21st annual Sisters of the Sea Surf Classic in Jacksonville Beach. The event is an all-girls surf contest, with contestants ranging in age from four to over 60 competing in 12 different divisions featuring longboard- ing and shortboarding. All proceeds from the event are donated to Bosom Buddies at the Women’s Center of Jacksonville, which strives to provide support programs to improve the lives of women battling breast cancer. Despite the extra large, very rough surf from Tropical Storm, now Hurricane Humberto, 13 local girls and women competed in this year’s event. Surfers found themselves facing choppy surf in the four- to six-foot range, well overhead on the majority of the competitors. But they were not deterred, and competitors bravely paddled out and gave the contest their all. Fernandina Beach had seven surfers make it through both quarterfinal and semifinal rounds to find themselves competing in their respective finals. PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE NICHOLS/SPECIAL Cali Sharpe, surfing in her Thirteen girls and women from Fernandina Beach competed in Saturday’s Sisters of the Sea surf contest in Jacksonville Beach. first contest, cruised through her quarterfinal and semifinal rounds, eventually taking third place in the final of Kokua’s shortboard 11U division. Surfing in her seventh Sisters of the Sea contest, local standout Mikaela Nichols competed in Keiki’s shortboard 11U, impressing everyone by making it to the outside break and snagging a couple of well- overhead set waves and earn- ing second place overall. Sofia Bourquin and Ivy Bradley, both 12, competed in Leilani’s shortboard 17U and were the youngest competitors of the division to make the final. Bradley placed fourth, and Bourquin was sixth. It was also the first compe- tition for Elaina Moore, who placed sixth in Leilani’s longboard. Destinee Adams, Emily Flint, Keyla King, Brooklyn Martinez, Emily Moore, Arya Rodriguez and Lani Rodriguez also competed. In the women’s divisions, Grace Wright earned first place in her quarterfinal of the Wahine’s shortboard division, advancing her straight to the Sage Sisters shortboard and All the girls had a fantastic together to celebrate the sport ing these girls and their male has a local contest scheduled final, where she ended up sec- Sage Sisters longboard, tak- time cheering each other on and they love and the sisterhood counterparts compete, the First for Sept. 28. For information on ond overall. ing first place in longboard and agreed that it wasn just about they have found in the water. Coast Florida District of the the local ESA group, visit www. Joy Anderson competed in third in shortboard. winning. It was about coming Anyone interested in watch- Eastern Surfing Association esafcfl.com.

had a 41, Boston a 43, Gaines had a 44, Brumme SCHOOLS From 10A a 45. with six tackles and four assists. A.J. West had “It was a tough match against 2A back-to- NOTICE OF four tackles and six assists. Ernest Cortez had back state champions,” Steffen said. three of each. FBHS (161) lost to Bishop Kenny (153) and The Pirates travel to Stanton tonight. beat Bolles (173). Brumme was co-medalist with PROPOSED TAX INCREASE • The FBHS boys and girls golf teams moved a 37, Boston had a 39, Jones a 42, and Gaines a to Class 1A for golf this season, which puts the 43. The Florida Inland Navigation District has tenta- Pirates in district, region and state competi- The Pirates hosted West Nassau Thursday at tion with Bolles, Episcopal, Providence, Trinity the city course. tively adopted a measure to increase its property Christian and Bishop Snyder. The Lady Pirates are 5-1 on the season with “Both teams are very strong and have been wins over Bolles, Yulee, Ponte Vedra, Episcopal tax levy. competing well with all these schools,” FBHS and Providence. The lone loss came against Coach Christina Steffen said. Bolles the second time the teams met. The boys are 4-3-1 with wins over West The Lady Pirates (160) beat Bolles (195). Last year's property tax levy: Nassau, Trinity Christian and Bolles. Losses Sophomore Anika Richards led with a 38, senior came against Episcopal, Ponte Vedra and Bishop co-captain Katelin Richards had a 39, sophomore A. Initially proposed tax levy .....$ 29,140,0 01 Kenny. The Pirates tied Christ Church Academy. Daisy Adams shot 41, and sophomore Maddy FBHS (164) beat West Nassau (233) and Campbell had a 42. Trinity (222) in the season opener. Sophomore Fernandina Beach (171) beat Yulee (238). B. Less tax reductions due to Ty Boston led FBHS with a 38, senior co-captain Campbell was medalist with a 41, Anika Richards Tyler Jones had a 40, sophomore Reed Gaines a 42, Katelin Richards a 44, and Adams a 44. Value Adjustment Board and other shot 42, and junior Erik Brumee had a 44. FBHS (167) beat Ponte Vedra (178). Anika FBHS (164) lost to Episcopal (158). Boston Richards was medalist with a 35, Campbell a 41, recorded a 37, Brumme had a 40, senior co-cap- Katelin Richards a 42, and Adams a 49. assessment changes ...... $ 230,089 tain Jack Martin shot 43, and Gaines shot 44. FBHS (170) beat Episcopal (199). Medalist Weather shortened a six-hole match at Anika Richards shot a 34, Katelin Richards had a C. Actual property tax levy ...... $ 28,909,912 Fernandina Beach Golf Club with Christ Church. 43, Adams a 45, and Campbell a 48. The teams tied with a 113. Gaines shot 26, FBHS (175) beat Providence (193) and lost to Brumme 28, Boston 29 and Jones 30. Bolles (157) at Deerwood. Anika Richards shot This year's proposed tax levy . . . . $ 31,043,179 FBHS (157) beat Yulee (192). Boston shot a a 38, Katelin Richards a 42, Campbell a 44, and one-under 34, Brumme shot 39, Gaines 42, and Adams a 51. freshman Noah Reynolds 42. Yulee hosted FBHS and West Nassau This tax increase is applicable to: Nassau, FBHS (173) lost to Ponte Vedra (159). Jones Thursday at North Hampton. Duval, St. Johns, Flagler, Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, BUDGET SUMMARY FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT and Miami-Dade Counties. FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020

GENERAL FUND All concerned citizens are invited to attend a CASH BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD $ 55,704,398 public hearing on the tax increase to be held on ESTIMATED REVENUES Taxes: Millage per $1,000 September 25th, 2019 Ad Valorem Taxes 0.0320 29,801,451 Interest on Investments 600,000 6:15 PM TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 30,401,451 at the TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES AND BALANCES 86,105,849

Council Chambers, City of West Melbourne EXPENDITURES/EXPENSES Administration 1,322,825 Veterans Memorial Complex Operations 15,783,991 Capital Program 24,694,496 2285 Minton Road Waterway Studies 2,043,694 Interlocal Agreements 0 West Melbourne, Florida 32904 Waterways Assistance Program 40,533,123 Cooperative Assistance Program 650,000 Public Information Program 262,720 A FINAL DECISION on the proposed tax Tax Collection & Property Appraiser Fees 815,000 TOTAL APPROPRIATED EXPENDITURES 86,105,849 increase and the budget will be made at this Fund Balance Reserve 0 hearing. This meeting may be conducted in Total Approved Expenditures & Fund part by communication media technology and Balance Reserve 86,105,849 speaker phones. THE TENTATIVE, ADOPTED, AND/OR FINAL BUDGETS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED TAXING AUTHORITY AS A PUBLIC RECORD.

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Friday, September 20, 2019 News-Leader / Fernandina Beach, FL Rendezvous Film Festival opens next week melia Island’s Rendezvous Film Festival will kick off next Thursday, Sept. 26, and feature 78 films from 20 countries, including 20 projects shot in Florida, according Ato a news release. The four-day fête begins with a Thursday evening meet-and- greet reception with filmmakers at Amelia Tavern in Fernandina Beach, and the mornings of Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27-28, will feature Film Location Tour and Bagged Breakfast events that will take participants to various locales of interest, including Camden County, Ga. spots where 2018’s The Shining 2 was shot. Various screenings, workshops, competitions, and after-parties are slated for afternoon and evening time slots next weekend at spots including the Fernandina Beach Branch Library and City Hall, Amelia Island Museum of History, and the Green Turtle. The Festival will wrap up Saturday night with a closing gala under the stars at the Island Art Association Gallery Saturday night and a filmmakers’ brunch on Sunday morning. To see a full schedule of film screenings and activities for next week’s Festival as well as film descriptions and to purchase tickets, visit www.rendezvousfilmfestival.net.

STEAMROLLER STUDIOS Spice Frontier is the animated, post-apocalyptic tale of a struggling chef and his cyborg companion on a galactic journey to discover culinary secrets of his ancestors more than a century after earth’s destruction. October Book Festival event to feature ‘Ribbons of Scarlet’ Six renowned authors tell six compelling stories bound as one to bring to life the French Revolution and the women behind the history in Ribbons of Scarlet, which will be featured next month during an event supporting the Amelia Island Book Festival’s Authors in Schools literary program. Books & Bites will take place 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, in the auditorium at the BAD MAN PICTURES STELLA MAR FILMS Peck Center in Fernandina Beach. Clockwise: Cry for the Bad Man: A Guests will be served tea and Jacksonville-shot narrative feature starring sandwiches with the best-selling Camille Keaton, best known for her role in the and award-winning historical controversial 1978 film I Spit on Your Grave. authors of the book: Kate Quinn, Keaton plays a small town widow facing a Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie, grisly confrontation with would-be extortionists Sophie Perinot, Heather Webb, hellbent on taking her land. and E. Knight. Where There’s Darkness is a documentary The cost is $10, and reserva- feature that delves into the murder of St. tions are required. Augustine’s beloved Father Rene Robert and Authors in Schools program his voice-from-the-grave plea, penned 20 years provides books to every stu- earlier, demanding for mercy for his killer. dent in Nassau County and brings well-known authors Highway to Heal: The Slow Ride Home fol- into Nassau County classrooms during the Book Festival in lows eight members of Seattle’s Soldiers of February. Destiny Scooter Club as they attempt to ride To purchase tickets, visit ameliaislandbookfestival.org/ 3,700 miles from Jacksonville to Mukilteo, Wa. book-bites or The Book Loft in downtown Fernandina Beach. in 11 days – on scooters while donning animal This event is sponsored by The Book Loft, the Nassau helmets and vowing never to take themselves County Public Library System, and the Amelia Island Book seriously. Festival. SOLDIERS OF DESTINY SCOOTER CLUB On & Off The Island STEAK NIGHT shows and to purchase tickets, visit http://bit. The Musical, a whimsi- ly/2kV3sjT. cal adaptation of the The American Legion Riders steak dinner will award-winning horror be 5-7 p.m. Saturday. For $12, you receive a N.Y. JAZZ FEST PREVIEW film Silence of the Lambs, strip steak cooked to order with a baked potato, A Preview Show and beginning tonight in salad, vegetable, and a roll. Dinners are open to Luncheon of the 2019 Amelia Jacksonville. In stark the public; membership in the American Legion Island Jazz Festival will be contrast to the original is not required. The Legion is located at 626 S. held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Story film’s heavy psychologi- Third St. in Fernandina Beach. & Song Bookstore Bistro, cal tone, this laugh-out- located at 1430 Park Ave. in loud, naughty satire COMEDY ZONE Fernandina Beach. The event features rookie FBI agent Emmy-nominated actor will feature the Dynamic Clarice Starling match- Rob Schneider will be at the Les DeMerle Trio, featuring vocalist Bonnie ing wits with a brilliant Comedy Zone in Jacksonville Eisele, keyboard master Doug Matthews, and but insane cannibal named Dr. Hannibal Lecter for multiple shows on multi-instrumentalist Bill Prince, who will play in order to catch the serial killer known as Buffalo tonight and Saturday. several selections in the styles of this year’s Jazz Bill. Employing a singing chorus of floppy-eared Schneider is known for Festival headiners. Visit the bookstore ahead of lambs to narrate the action, Buffalo Bill gleefully his sketch comedy work on the show to purchase tickets to the preview. For a dances a hoedown while kidnapping hapless NBC’s Saturday Night Live full Jazz Festival schedule and ticket information, Catherine Martin. and several successful films, including Deuce visit ameliaislandjazzfestival. com. You can also This irreverent and definitely adult musical Bigalow: Male Gigolo and The Hot Chick. He also contact the Festival Hotline at (904) 504-4772 or takes you on a whirlwind ride before another recently inked a deal for a new comedy television email [email protected]. innocent girl is killed and skinned – but with plen- series, Real Rob, that will feature him and his realty of time for an impromptu torch song or two life wife, Mexican television producer Patricia ‘SILENCE! THE MUSICAL’ along the way! To see show times and purchase Azarcoya. To see a schedule of his weekend’s The 5 & Dime Theatre is presenting Silence! tickets, visit http://bit.ly/2mr8bKR.

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NEXT WEEK cheon at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Story & Song UF/IFAS Nassau Exten- Bookstore Bistro. Cost is $25 sion Director and Horticul- per person. The deadline for ture Agent Rebecca Jordi will reservations is Sept. 23. RSVP conduct a plant clinic 10 a.m. to WomenofNassau@gmail. to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at com. You can pay with PayPal the Extension office, located or credit card or mail your at 86026 Pages Dairy Road check to Women of Nassau at in Yulee. Bring your tired, dis- 463688 S.R. 200, Box 1219, eased, insect-infested plants Yulee, FL 32097. yearning to be free of problems to receive current, research- The Friends of Fort Clinch based information on proper will host a second annual plant care, disease manage- antique car show fundraiser ment, and insect control. When 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, possible, place your plant in a Sept. 28, on the parade ground plastic bag to prevent chances of the fort. This year’s event is of spreading issues to other being called Cars & Cannons plants. Plant clinics are free, and will be co-hosted by Auto and no registration is required. Legends Amelia. The show will For questions, call 530-6353. feature displays of about 75 antique cars along with several The Fernandina Beach cannon firing demonstrations. High School ESE Department Spectators will be asked to is taking orders for new crop cast their votes to select one mammoth pecan halves ($11/ car that will win the “People’s pound), chocolate-covered Choice Award.” The park pecans ($8/12 oz.), pecan charges a per-car entry fee of caramel clusters ($8/8 oz.), $6 for up to eight people and SUBMITTED and cinnamon-glazed pecans the fee to enter the fort is $2.50 Blue Fire Theatre will present its inaugural production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by ($8/10 oz.). The last day to per person. For more informa- Tennessee Williams at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Saturday, and Sept. 27-28 and at 2 p.m. Sunday and Sept. 29. Performances order is Oct. 25; orders should tion, contact the Fort Clinch will be held at the Yulee campus of Florida State College at Jacksonville, located at William Burgess Blvd. in Yulee. arrive before Thanksgiving. Ranger Station at 277-7274. There will be an opening night reception at 6:30 p.m. Friday with light appetizers and refreshments. Advance tickets Place orders by contacting purchased online at bluefiretheatre.org are $19.90. Tickets will also be available at the door for $20. For more informa- Pamela Nobles at 583-8592 or UPCOMING tion or to purchase tickets, visit BlueFireTheatre.org. [email protected], Angela Green at 261-5713, If you enjoy listening to ext. 2694, or Valarie Pikula at the music of bagpipes, the 261-5713. Fernandina Beach Branch who reside in Nassau County multi-generational chess – and Granden. Members are respon- ACBL Duplicate Bridge, Library will be the place for are welcome to attend. For six different support groups – sible for obtaining their own 1901 Island Walkway, Pauletta Berger will give you at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. further information, contact cof- there’s lots to occupy your free copy of each reading selec- Fernandina Beach. Amelia a loom demonstration at 6 3, when Jim Sloan will perform [email protected]. time at NCCOA’s Fernandina tion. Many are available from Island Duplicate Bridge Club p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, in and give a presentation using Beach Life Center at 1901 local bookstores as well as at hosts the only sanctioned the Community Room at the the Great Highland bagpipe The Friends of the Island Walk Way. View courses Amazon.com and Abebooks. ACBL duplicate bridge games Fernandina Beach Branch and the Scottish smallpipe. He Fernandina Beach Branch (for adults of ALL ages), book/ com. The focus of each meet- on the island. Monday, 1 Library. Berger has been weav- will perform a variety of jigs, Library Book Club selected cancel classes and manage ing is the author’s journey p.m.; Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.; ing since 1983 and continues marches, strathspeys, reels, the following books to read and your account at myactivecen- expressed in that month’s book Thursday, 1 p.m. For informa- to learn and experiment with and slow airs. discuss at upcoming second ter.com. If you have purchased selection. If you are interested tion, contact fredstokes50@ different weaving techniques As a bonus, Sloan will play Thursday of the month meet- a membership or taken a class in attending, contact Cathy gmail.com or (770) 616-7664. while creating her own style. “Skye Boat Song,” the theme ings: The Warmth of Other with us register online; other- DeCou at [email protected]. She finds inspiration in nature: from the Outlander television Suns by Isabel Wilkerson, wise, call 261-0701 to schedule Living With Loss is a sup- shells on the beach, the show that’s based on Diana Oct. 10; The Razor’s Edge upcoming classes. Classes, “Introduction to Wheel- port group organized by the mountains, the sunrise, and Gabaldon’s Outlander book by Somerset Maugham, Nov. presentations and support Throwing” pottery classes Nassau Alcohol Crime Drug elements of the environment series, which was selected as 14; The Untouchable by John groups are held at NCCOA’s are held every Saturday morn- Abatement Coalition for anyone around her. The program is the 2019 community read as Banville, Dec. 12; Magpie Fernandina Beach Life Center, ing from 9:30 a.m. to noon at who has lost a loved one and free and open to the public. part of the “One Book, One Murders by Anthony Horowitz. 1901 Island Walk Way. Clay Times Art Center, located needs a safe place for comfort The event is part of the One Community” program being The group meets at 7 p.m. Questions? Contact Melody at 112 S. Third St. in downtown and support. Meetings are Book, One Community pro- presented this year by the in the parlor of St. Peter’s Dawkins at mdawkins@nas- Fernandina Beach. The class Mondays from 4-5 p.m. at the gram presented by the Nassau Nassau County Public Library Episcopal Church. Discussions saucountycoa.org. is for ages 5 to 105 and no Peck Center, 516 S. 10th St., County Public Library System System in partnership with the are led by retired English experience is necessary. Cost Fernandina Beach. Cost is $10 in partnership with the Amelia Amelia Island Book Festival professors Norm and Marilyn ONGOING is $45. Register in advance by per meeting. Call 277-3699 or Island Book Festival. Diana with sponsorship by the Friends Wesley, and are free. calling 624-5824 or go online at email supportgroups@nacdac. Gabaldon’s book, Outlander, of the Library. The Nassau Community claytimesartcenter.com. com for information. was selected as the community The program is free and Amelia Musical Playhouse Band practices Thursdays read for 2019. A book discus- open to the public. Visit nas- has rescheduled its Fall from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Yulee It’s never too late to Contract bridge, Monday sion and bagpipe playing are saureads.com for more details. Festival of One Acts to 7:30 Middle School band room, become reacquainted with and Thursday, except the first scheduled in October. Check p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. There and musicians of all ages are the instrument you played in Monday of each month, 12:30- nassaureads.com for details. Fernandina Beach High will be four separate one-act welcome to join. The band high school, so join the Nassau 3:30 p.m., Peck Community School is now accepting plays presented all on the performs throughout the com- Community Band from 6 to Center, 516 S. 10th St. Two six-week adult begin- nominees for its 2019 Hall of same night. The plays include munity several times per year 7:30 p.m. Thursdays in the ning guitar classes are being Fame class. Criteria to nomi- In the Meantime, Sure Thing, and is under the direction of Dr. band room at the Yulee Middle Kings Bay RC Modelers, offered by the Nassau County nate alumni and former staff Even Exchange, and Jinxed. Marc Dickman, a University of School. For information, visit established in 1989, is located Adult Education Department. include excellence in athletics, Actors from all over the area North Florida low brass profes- nassaucommunityband.com. at the intersection of Clark’s The classes will meet Thursday success in a trade or profes- will perform, including Zach sor. For more information, visit Bluff Road and Oakwell Road evenings from Sept. 26 to Nov. sion, or providing service or Williams, Rachel Tyler, Janet nassaucommunityband.com or Lions Club bingo, every in Kingsland, Ga. We are a 7 (no class Oct. 24). The first leadership in the community. Powell, Jamie Wilkinson, find the band on Facebook. Thursday and Sunday, Yulee small club consisting of friendly class will be held 5-6 p.m, and This year’s class will be induct- Don Bingham, Sydney Gray, Lions Club Bingo Hall. Doors people passionate about our the second class will be 6-7 ed at the FBHS homecoming Lindsey Nickel-de la O, The Two for Tuesday open at 4 p.m., warm-ups at hobby. To learn more visit bit. p.m. The class will be held in in on Oct. 4. More detailed criteria Kevin McCanney, and Eric group classes on Amelia 5:15 p.m. Early birds play at ly/2xDcFBd. the Team Center of the Nassau and applications are available Williams. This production was Island will practice the Rumba 5:45 p.m. with the regular pro- County School Board adminis- at the school and online under conceived and directed by at 7 p.m. followed by East gram at 6:30 p.m. Minimum Guests on the Ghost tration building located at 1201 the “Announcements” section Jeff Goldberg. The plays are Coast Swing at 8 p.m. Wildlight purchase $15. Information, Tour will learn Amelia Island Atlantic Ave. in Fernandina at fernandinahigh.com. For all based upon couples and Wednesdays (beginner level) 708-2591. ghost stories while they tiptoe Beach. Classes are limited to information, contact Rob Hicks human interactions in relation- will learn the Rumba at 7 through dark streets and walk six students. Cost is $80 and at [email protected]. ships. Tickets are available p.m. followed by East Coast Amelia Community in the footsteps of a bygone era includes instruction and materi- through the Amelia Musical Swing at 8 p.m. Tuesday and Theatre is a volunteer-based as the past comes alive through als. Call Michelle at (650) 823- The Newcomers Club of Playhouse website or through Wednesday classes are $10 nonprofit looking for new the storytelling of your guide. 1767 to register. Amelia Island will host its the box office at 277-3455 for one class or $15 for both volunteers. Whether you’re This tour begins at 6 p.m. every monthly coffee on Tuesday, and 1955 Island Walkway. All classes per person. A dance completely new to theater, Friday. Meet your guide in the Women of Nassau will Oct. 8, at 10:30 a.m. Women shows will start at 7:30 p.m. workshop is offered 7:8:30 have tons of experience, cemetery behind St. Peter’s host a “Welcome Back” lun- interested in joining the club p.m. Thursdays on Amelia there is a place for you. Visit Episcopal Church, 801 Atlantic The CSI (Community Island; Thursday classes are ameliacommunitytheatre.org/ Ave. Tickets may be purchased Service Investigators) of $10 per person. Ballroom volunteer, email ecluckie@ at the Amelia Island Museum of Women of Nassau will pres- on Amelia is located at 1897 ameliacommunitytheatre.org, or History for $10/adults and $5/ ent a murder mystery din- Island Walkway in Fernandina call 261-7442 for information. students. ner Oct. 19 as their annual Beach at RAD Studios and 20 The theater is at 207 Cedar St. fundraiser to benefit Habitat Homegrown Way in Wildlight in Fernandina Beach. Located at Barnabas for Humanity. The event will at RAD Studios; no partner Center, 1303 Jasmine St., feature a three-course Italian or reservation is required. For Four kits have been Fernandina Beach, Gerri’s dinner and entertainment by more information, contact 624- donated by the Fernandina Corner is a nonprofit Blue Fire Theatre and will kick 0886 or visit ballroomonamelia. Ukulele Network that include resource center for women off at 6 p.m. at the Amelia com or the Ballroom on Amelia a ukulele, tuner, and informa- with cancer, answers ques- National Clubhouse. You can Facebook page. tion packet of instructions, tions in a confidential set- join in the fun by wearing a ’20s Internet resources and music ting, provides support group flapper costume. Reservations Island Art Association to Fernandina Beach Branch information and more. For an are required and the cost is is accepting applications Library. Adults will be able to appointment, call 261-7000. $75 per person, which must be through September for new check out a ukulele kit. received by Oct. 12. Mail your exhibiting artists. For informa- The objective of the pro- Living in Recovery is a reservation check, including all tion about how to apply and the gram is to make a musical support group organized by the names of attendees, to Women IAA, visit islandart.org or stop instrument available to the pub- Nassau Alcohol Crime Drug of Nassau at 463688 S.R. 200, by the gallery at 18 N. Second lic to inspire a love of music. Abatement Coalition for anyone Box 1219, Yulee, FL 32097. St. in Fernandina Beach. For details visit www.nassau- who recovering from any type reads.com. of addiction. Ballroom On Amelia and From the Inside Out The goal of this group is to Crescendo Amelia Big Band Book Club, organized by Local artist Lisa Inglis will harbor a safe, confidential envi- have partnered for the third the Nassau County chapter host painting parties at The ronment where one can gain consecutive year to bring the of the National Alliance on Green Turtle Tavern and PJD’s support and skills to be suc- Dance Series back to Amelia Mental Illness, meets 1-2:30 Beer & Wine Garden. Cost cessful in recovery. Island. The final themed dance p.m. the first Tuesday of each is $20 per canvas with sev- Meetings are Tuesdays from happens on Oct. 25 and will be month at St. Peter’s Episcopal eral designs to choose from. 6-7:30 p.m. at the Peck Center, themed Masquerade. Tickets Church at the corner of Atlantic Supplies are provided. 516 S. 10th St., Fernandina are available online through Avenue and North Eighth Beach. Cost is $10 per meet- crescendoamelia.com or at Street in Fernandina Beach. Resin epoxy, dirty pour ing. Call 277-3699 or email the door the night of the event. The Club’s mission is to help art classes are being held 6:30 [email protected] Tickets range from $20 for expand the awareness of vari- to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and for information. advance purchases to $125 for ous mental health conditions. Fridays and 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays a table of six. Club members will read in the Artisan Village, 2188 Overeaters Anonymous The Amelia Island Dance and discuss books written by Sadler Road. Cost is $45. To meets in the parlor at St. Series is BYOB responsibly, authors who describe their register, contact Julie at 518- Peter’s Episcopal Church, Fill in the squares so and food will be available for experiences with mental illness 322-7937. 801 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina that each row, column purchase. The Dance Series and their efforts to cope. Some Beach, at 1 p.m. Thursdays. takes place at Kraft Athletic of the books that will be read Bingo is played every Contact Ilona at 261-9361. and 3-by-3 box Club, located at 961023 include:Darkness Visible: A Thursday at American Legion contain the numbers Buccaneer Trail in Fernandina Memoir of Madness by William Post 54, 626 S. Third St. The Located at Barnabas Beach. Doors open at 7:15 Styron; An Unquiet Mind: A public is invited to play. Doors Center, 1303 Jasmine St., 1 through 9. Solution p.m., and the music and danc- Memoir of Moods and Madness open at 5:30 p.m., and early Fernandina Beach, Gerri’s will appear in the ing is from 7:30 to 10 p.m. by Kay Redfield Jamieson; bird games begin at 6:05 p.m. Corner is a nonprofit Wednesday Plural: My Life as a Multiple Regular session, nine games resource center for women Nassau County Council by Cameron West; Cracked for $20, begins at 6:30 p.m. with cancer, answers ques- B-section. on Aging has you covered But Not Broken: Surviving and Cash prizes, and proceeds are tions in a confidential set- with classes, presentations and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt donated to help veterans. You ting, provides support group Wednesday, September 18 support groups. From CPR to by Kevin Hines; and Animals must be 18 to be in the hall dur- information and more. For an Solution gentle stretch, TED Talks to in Translation by Temple ing play. Call 261-7900. appointment, call 261-7000.

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School District promotes Bunch Jeffrey Bunch has been pro- school dis- moted to director of Facilities trict in 2008 Department for the Nassau as a mechani- County School District, accord- cal inspector ing to a news release. and was then Bunch is a lifelong resident promoted to of Amelia Island, a fourth-gen- operations eration islander, and an eighth- manager in generation county resident. After 2013. attending Fernandina Beach High Bunch “I am School, he attended Florida Fire dedicated to College and began his career improving as a firefighter with the city of the learning environment for Fernandina Beach in 1982. He all students by providing a safe was the deputy chief and fire and comfortable environment marshal when he retired after 26 while ensuring effective and effi- years of service. cient operations. I look forward “After the tragedy of 9/11, he to serving the residents of the SUBMITTED PHOTOS was one of 16 fire marshals in the District for many years to come,” nation selected to perform secu- he said in the release. School District helping employees get and stay active rity and safety inspections at the Mr. Bunch lives in Fernandina Using “wellness funds” through its health insurance provider to promote 2002 Winter Olympics in Park Beach with his wife and two dogs health and wellness, Nassau County School District has partnered with Genetic City, Utah,” the release states. and enjoys gardening in his spare Potential Academy (GPA) to help its employees get and stay active. Employees He began his career with the time. have the opportunity to participate in a fitness program that includes nutrition education led by GPA Director of Personal Fitness Betty Herberger. Afternoon sessions are held in Yulee, Callahan, Fernandina Beach, and Hilliard. Participants are assessed and monitored for strength and abilities improvements throughout the program. Employees receive weekly emails from the trainer with “at home” workout plans and nutrition information.

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Grandparents Day Fernandina Beach Christian Academy celebrated Grandparents Day earlier this month by inviting the grandparents of its students to walk them into school and stop for photo to remember the day. A presi- dential proclamation in 1979 officially designated the first Sunday in September following Labor Day as Grandparents Day “to honor grandparents, to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children’s children, and to help children become aware of strength, Arts Alive brings information, and guidance older people can offer.” visual arts, music DiningOutat your favorite local spots into schools JANE LINDBERG 6:15 p.m. at Yulee Elementary Special to the News-Leader School. Deidre Singleton, a Duval County music teacher, NOW OPEN nother school year is the collaborative artist and has started. Arts accompanist for the singers. Alive Nassau has also The age range is 10-14, so if started, and it is a year you have or know of a young A person who loves to sing, for new beginnings. We are currently offering programs in please call and sign them up. most of the elementary schools Mr. Welch is both energetic in the county. Music programs and extremely talented and include violin, drums, wood- can elevate your child’s love of winds, ukulele, and dulcimer. singing to another level, not to Visual arts classes are offered in mention what they will learn drawing and painting. Callahan from his teaching. Elementary will begin rehears- The first annual “Paws als in January Cinderella, this for the Arts” is a fashion year’s musical that will be per- show and luncheon co-spon- formed May 15, 2020. sored by Arts Alive Nassau A new partnership has and the Nassau Humane developed between the Nassau Society. The clothing to be County School Board and Arts modeled at the show will come Alive Nassau. We are under from Second Chance Closet, contract with them to provide a boutique run by the Nassau Artists in Residence at three Humane Society. Tickets are elementary schools for two $30 and can be purchased at days per week. As there is cur- the NHS Second Chance rently no visual arts program on Closet store or online at art- that level, this is a very special salivenassau.org. It’s going to beginning. It is our hope that in be a fun event and we’re the next several years we will hoping for a large turnout. be placing artists in every ele- The event will take place at mentary school in the county. noon Friday, Oct. 4, at the We are grateful for the opportu- Fernandina Beach Golf Club. nity to serve the community in We hope you will come and this way. support both organizations. If Along with our afterschool you love children and you love classes and residencies, we pets, “Paws for the Arts” is are starting the Nassau Youth where you need to be. Orchestra. Marj Dutilly will Also, save the date for 7:30 serve as director of the group, p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at First Call 261-3696 which will rehearse Saturdays Baptist Church for “An Evening from noon until 1 p.m. Prior to with Jeanne Robertson.” Arts the orchestra rehearsal, Ms. Alive Nassau is sponsoring this to find out how Dutilly will be teaching a begin- event. If you are not familiar ner class for viola and cello. with this very humorous lady, This class meets at 11 a.m. you should google her. She is The classes take place at New incredibly entertaining. Her your restaurant Vision Congregational Church, publicity describes her as the located at 96072 Chester Road aunt you can’t wait to talk to in Yulee. This is truly a new at the family reunion, who beginning for us and our partner always has a new story to tell can become a in this effort – ARIAS (Amelia that keeps the whole family in Residents in Action for the stitches. She is a former Symphony). Interested fami- Miss North Carolina and uses lies should telephone Marjorie her southern accent to make part of our new Meder at 310-9243 or email us fun of herself. I can guarantee at [email protected] you will laugh a lot if you attend for additional information. this event. I will keep you Another opportunity for updated as we move closer to weekly community youth is participa- January. tion in the First Coast Singers. I will be writing about Arts We started this group last year Alive Nassau each month, so and are currently recruiting please check the News-Leader Dining Out new members. The director for to find out what we are doing this group is Jonathan Welch, for the children in Nassau a vocal teacher at Douglas County. We are truly keeping feature page. Anderson School for the Arts in the Arts Alive in Nassau. Jacksonville. The chorus meets Jane Lindberg is the president Monday afternoons from 5 to of Arts Alive Nassau.

NL Friday 09.20.indd 15 9/19/19 1:59 PM 4B Friday, September 20, 2019 News-Leader Religion We just might change the world, one small task at a time few months ago, I listened as humble obedience. years later. you have come to royal position for that prayer, there’s no Apostle Paul. a speaker encouraged a group It follows, then, The next time you long to do more such a time as this?” Without Paul, there’s no letter to the

of college students to think that, while we may for Christ’s kingdom, remember that Esther responded faithfully, thus Romans, Corinthians, Colossians, Asmall. Hoping to provoke aspire to be this gen- without the lowly and nearly anony- saving God’s people. But let’s not Ephesians. Without those letters, the thought and stir some worthwhile eration’s Wilberforce mous Shiphrah and Puah there’s no forget that without Mordecai, Esther church – then and now – would be conversation, he told them, “You’re not or Chesterton, Moses; without Moses there’s no stays on the sidelines, God’s people “tossed to and fro by the waves and going to be president, you’re not going Shiphrah and Puah Exodus; without the Exodus, God’s are eradicated, and his redemptive carried about by every wind of doc- to write an earth-shattering novel, might be better role redemptive plan never unfolds. plan comes to a standstill. trine” (Ephesians 4:14). and you’re never going to be next models. You may The rich and famous Queen Esther Next to Jesus, the Apostle Paul has Alan Dowd, a writer who’s prompt- Billy Graham, C. S. Lewis, or Charles not remember them. also faced peril, taking a dangerous shaped our faith more than anyone. ed many of these thoughts, makes the Colson.” PRACTICAL They’re mentioned stand on behalf of God’s people. But He was a teacher, preacher, and gifted point that God cherishes the spectacu- “In a hundred years,” he cheerily THEOLOGY just briefly in the it was Mordecai, her cousin, who bol- apologist. He also wrote 13 books of lar things his servants accomplish. continued, “nobody will remember book of Exodus, yet stered the queen’s courage. the Bible. He was, Luke explained, We’re right to honor Moses, Esther, your name, or mine.” they played a pivotal When Mordecai stumbled across God’s “chosen instrument to proclaim Paul, and every faithful titan of the And yet, he assured them, they Richard role in world his- a plot “to destroy, kill, and annihilate (God’s) name to the Gentiles and their Christian faith. But Francis Schaeffer

could influence events in ways they Doster tory. In Exodus 1:17, all the Jews” (Esther 3:13), he donned kings” (Acts 9:15). was right, too: “With God there are no couldn’t imagine. Every person in the we learn that these sackcloth and feverishly prayed. He More than anyone, Paul, whose little people.” To do the work God sets room, he said, regardless of their GPA women were the Hebrew midwives also leveraged his relationship with Jewish name was Saul, trained and before us, Schaeffer believed – howev- or IQ, possessed the wherewithal to who courageously disobeyed Pharaoh’s Esther and pressured her to intervene. equipped the fledgling church. But er big or small – is to be “the creature re-chart the world’s history. order to kill all newborn Hebrew boys: Esther balked. She reminded Saul would never have become Paul glorified.” But the key might be to lower “The midwives feared God and did not Mordecai that “any man or woman without Ananias. Be faithful in little things, and be on expectations, not raise them. The do as the king of Egypt commanded who approaches the inner court with- God came to Ananias in a vision, the lookout for what God might do. key to changing the world might not them.” In response, God smiled upon out being summoned, the king has and this ordinary man did precisely Richard Doster lives in Fernandina always be, as evangelist John Haggai them, and according to Exodus, he was but one law: that he or she be put to as God told him. He went to Straight Beach with his wife Sally. He’s the suggests, to “attempt something so gracious to them, rewarding both with death” (Esther 4:11). Mordecai under- Street, found the future apostle, laid editor of byFaith, the magazine of the great for God that it fail lest he be families of their own. stood but pressed his case, reminding hands on him, and prayed that his sight Presbyterian Church in America, and in it” but to be faithful in the little, Through their act of civil disobedi- Esther that she possessed power by would be restored. That was the mis- attends Grace Community Church in ordinary things and then step aside to ence, Moses’ life was spared, and he God’s grace and for his purpose. “Who sion: Pray for Saul’s eyesight. Yulee. Reach him at ddoster@icloud. see what God might do with an act of led God’s people out of captivity 80 knows,” he memorably said, “but that No big deal, except that without com. FRIENDS & FAMILY DAY RELIGION NOTES located at 516 S. 10th St. in Fernandina Homecoming celebration Beach. This free festival “celebrates Youth choir need members Five Points Baptist Church will the oneness of humanity – an anti- Allegiance, a four-part harmony host its Homecoming celebration dote to the corrosive forces dividing community choir for students in Sunday. Music by the Trinity River American society.” The festival is a grades 6-12 at Amelia Baptist Church, Band will begin at 10 a.m. and spe- series of activities “reinforcing the is still accepting new members. In cial guest Rick Lawrence will speak vision of the oneness of humanity” addition to appearing at Northeast at 11 a.m. Dinner will follow. Five and happens all over the world at the Florida events, children’s homes, Points Baptist Church is located at same time. It is an all-day event that assisted living facilities, and other 736 Bonnieview Road in Fernandina includes activities for children, youth area churches, Allegiance members Beach. For information, call 261-4615. and adults, such as drama, music, art, and their families participate each presentations, awards, storytelling, year in a mission and choir tour that Hope House worship service projects, prayer, and devotion- has traveled in the past to Alabama, You never know what God’s Holy al programs. For more information, call California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Spirit is going to do when you come Christine at (703) 609-7523, Sharon at Kentucky, Louisiana, New York, North together in unity, seeking His face. 321-6936, Kacee at 775-8088, Maria at Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, God continues to expand our Isaiah 624-5115, or Stan at 704-0568. Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. 45 tent as we worship, read and Allegiance also hosts the annual SUBMITTED PHOTOS respond to the Word, so join us at Blessings needed … Amelia’s Got Talent, a fundraiser din- Historic Macedonia A.M.E. Church in Fernandina Beach hosted noon Tuesday, Sept. 22, as we come When you see a BOGO item you ner and talent show that helps fund its annual Family & Friends Day celebration Sunday, Sept. 15, with to the end of the book of Revelation, need, please consider picking up two the choir’s annual tour and mission two programs featuring the theme of “Solution Sunday.” Rev. Kathy picking up in Chapter 21. For more – one for you and one for the Salvation projects. The group’s music selec- Burton of New Vision Congregational Church in Yulee was the guest information, call 321-0435 or stop by Army Hope House’s Emergency Food tions vary from spirituals to classical speaker for an afternoon service. Participating community partners the Salvation Army Hope House, 410 Pantry. Most needed items right now to contemporary Christian. There is for the day included Faith in Public Life, Women’s Center, Starting S. Ninth St. in Fernandina Beach. are peanut butter and jelly, canned no cost to register for the program. Point Healthcare, MOMS Demand Action, the Inter-Faith Dinner fruit, boxed meals, macaroni and Allegiance rehearses 6:15 to 7:30 Network, Fernandina Beach Pride, and the Amelia Postcard Writers. Church celebrating 20 years cheese, cereal, oatmeal, grits, con- p.m. each Sunday in the youth room Katrina Robinson Wheeler from Starting Point Healthcare also Grace Community Church (origi- densed and ready-to-eat soups, baked at Amelia Baptist Church, located on discussed suicide prevention as Macedonia A.M.E. Pastor Anthony nally formed as Amelia Presbyterian or dried beans, canned meats, rice, the northwest “corner” of the round- C. Daniel looks on. Additional guests included poetess Ms. Daisy Church) is inviting its past and present stuffing and instant potatoes. We also about where South Fletcher Avenue, Dinkens, Diana Herman, Patricia Thompson, Christine Heibel, leaders, members, and attendees as need insect repellant, laundry deter- Buccaneer Trail, and Gerbing Road Sharon Joyce, Jeanette Wilson Baker, and Joey McKinnon. According well as the Nassau and Camden com- gent, deodorant, toothbrushes and meet. The church’s address is 961167 to the church, Family & Friends Day is about “Seeking Solutions … munities to participate in a 20th anni- brown paper grocery bags. Thank you Buccaneer Trail in Fernandina Beach. Bridging the Gap … Shining Love … Coming Together … Making a versary picnic celebration on Sunday, again and always for helping us help For more information, call the church Difference.” Oct. 20, at Crooked River State Park our neighbors in need! Bring dona- office at 261-9527. in St. Marys, Ga. The church is a tions to 410 S. Ninth St. in Fernandina member of the Presbyterian Church Beach between 10 a.m. and noon or 1 Women’s Bible Study in America, the second-largest and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. First Presbyterian Church hosts a Presbyterian body and the largest morning Women’s Bible Study from conservative Reformed denomina- Senior Angel Tree Program 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday in Jim tion in the United States. The PCA is Applications are being accepted Thomas Hall. The group will be work- Reformed in theology, Presbyterian now through Friday, Nov. 1 for the ing through the book Soul Feast: An in government, and active in mis- Salvation Army Hope House’s Senior Invitation to the Christian Spiritual sions. It is characterized by a blend Angel Tree Program. If you are a low- Life by Marjorie Thompson. The of Reformed practice and broad evan- income senior citizen who will be at church is located at 9 N. Sixth St. in gelicalism. For more information and least 60 years old by the end of the Fernandina Beach. Call 261-3837 for to RSVP, contact 491-0363 or office@ year and could use a little help this additional information. gracenassau.com. Christmas, call the Salvation Army Hope House at 321-0435 to apply. Submit event announcements/briefs Unity of Light Festival Hope House is located at 410 S. Ninth to: Calendar Listing c/o News-Leader, The second Light of Unity Festival St. in Fernandina Beach and open 10 511 Ash St., Fernandina Beach, FL will take place 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday 32034; [email protected]; or Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Peck Center, through Friday. 261-3696.

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

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

“Discover the Difference” at Christ Fellowship Advertise Your Amelia Baptist ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI Church Advertise Your 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Church 850987 U.S. 17 North, Yulee Church Here! Nursery/Children’s church provided Catholic Mission Sunday School – 9:30am Church Here! Unity. A Positive Path for Spiritual Living To advertise Located near Yulee Winn-Dixie Positive Path for Spiritual Living 86000 St. Francis Way Sunday Worship - 10:30am To advertise in the in the Church 96038 Lofton Square Court SundaySunday Service at at 10am 10am Intersection of SR200 & Gene Lasserre Blvd. Wednesday Evening – 6:30pm Church Directory; Directory; 904-491-0363 at American Beach Community Center American Beach Community Center Weekend Masses: “Messed up people, Saved by Call the Call the www.gracenassau.com 16001600 JuliaJulia StreetStreet Christ, and Loved by God.” ews- eader Focused on Jesus Christ Call UnityIsleofLight 904-518-8987 Sat. Mass 4 p.m. (7:00pm Spanish) N L News-Leader Pastor J.J. Bradley Faithful to God’s Word www.foru nitymorei sleofinformationlight.com Sun. Mass 8 a.m. (9:30am Family) at 261-3696 All are invited & children are welcomed at 261-3696 Overflowing with God’s love All are welcome. Rev. Rafal Mazurowski www.christfellowshipn .org www.stfrancisyulee.org St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Mission Church

NL Friday 09.20.indd 16 9/19/19 1:53 PM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019/News-Leader 5B COMMUNITY Microgreens can Extension agents bring home awards Two agents with the UF/ school students that mirrors IFAS Nassau County Extension the Nassau County Chamber Dr. Nick Place, provide big flavor received multiple awards at of Commerce’s year-long class, dean and direc- the University of Florida’s which seeks “to assist in the tor of University JUDIE MACKIE Extension Professional development of community of Florida/IFAS For the News-Leader Association of Florida statewide leaders by providing partici- Extension, pre- conference held last month, pants from diverse backgrounds sented the state The Fernandina Beach according to a news release. with an understanding of the Friend of 4-H Market Place farmers market Dr. Nick Place, dean and problems, opportunities and Award to Wanda will be open Saturday from 9 a.m. director of University of Florida/ issues facing the community” Simmons in rec- to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Located IFAS Extension, presented the – in Nassau County, Northeast ognition of her 29 in historic Fernandina Beach, on state Friend of 4-H Award to Florida, and the state. years of service to North Seventh Street between Wanda Simmons in recognition Poppell also received the 4-H program. Centre and Alachua streets, this of her 29 years of service to the the Excellence in Teen local farmers market offers fresh, 4-H program. Fellow Extension Programming and the Greg local, and healthy options for agent Kelsey Irvine spoke to Yost Memorial Youth in your family’s dining table. the audience about Simmons’ Leadership awards, in addition This Saturday, we will see accomplishments and detailed to the prestigious Achievement the return of Gypsy Green how her contributions have in Service Award, celebrating Microgreens, a semi-monthly JUDIE MACKIE/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER impacted hundreds of youth, all her success throughout her vendor. She will be bringing an Keep Nassau Beautiful has families, and agents statewide. career. assortment of nutrient-dense provided a recycling trash- Kristen Poppell, who died in “To get a glimpse into the greens, including cress, basil, can for the farmers market, a rollover crash in May when impact this amazing agent left radish, pea, corn, arugula, pea, and its plastic bags are recy- a tire separated from a vehi- behind, a standing ovation and and wheatgrass. They also have clable as well. cle her husband was driving, tearful speech was performed pet microgreens for your four- received multiple awards post- in her honor,” the release says. legged friends. Stop by and try a humously for “her outstanding Poppell’s husband, Chase, sample. It’s amazing how much Our Booth With a Cause work throughout her career.” accepted the awards on his SUBMITTED PHOTOS flavor these microgreens carry will be the Amelia Island Book Poppell received recog- wife’s behalf, and her family and Chase Poppell received numerous awards on behalf of his in such a young plant. Festival, which will be held Feb. nition for Youth Leadership in-laws attended the ceremony late wife, Kristen Poppell, right, at the statewide confer- Bacon’s Select Produce is 13-15. They will be on hand Nassau, a program for high in support. ence in August. another popular green vendor with informational cards show- that attends every Saturday. ing celebrity authors who are Owner Freddie Bacon brings coming including their honor- European seedless cucumbers, ary chairman, David Baldacci. bok choy, and watercress. He Many events they’re hosting are GREAT CHEFS OF AMELIA ISLAND also sells a popular salad dress already past the planning stages with only eight ingredients that such as the Authors in Schools his wife Heather makes. Literacy Program. Stop by their Jacksonville Magazine Weekly vendor Cross Creek booth to learn more. hosted the fourth annual Honey will finally have palmetto Our business sponsor is Great Chefs of Amelia honey back in stock as well as back, too. All American Gutter Island event late last their gall-berry, orange blossom, Protection offers the best micro month at The Ritz- Tupelo, and Florida Everglades. mesh gutter guards and gutters Carlton, Amelia Island. Another popular item will be at highly competitive pricing. Barnabas Center was back in stock, too, their honey Backed by a lifetime perfor- designated as beneficiary lip balm. Dee and Scott, owners mance guarantee, these gutters of the fundraiser. The Time of our only gluten-free vendor, are based on decades of research evening consisted of a Something Good, will be back and industry experience. Now three-course gourmet Saturday with their sweetbreads, you can have clog-and-leaf- meal with wine pairings for Tots cookies, biscuits, and breads. Did free gutters for the life of your and a silent auction. The I mention they are all gluten- home! event raised more than free? This week’s music will $5,000 for Barnabas beginning We finally have a recycling be performed by the talented programs. Great Chefs trashcan at the farmers market. Thaxton Rowe, and of course, is a culinary competi- After seven years of asking, your well-behaved, leashed pets tion where attendees at area Keep Nassau Beautiful finally are welcome to join you! judge the chefs from came through with a frame and For more information, you the top restaurants in lid, and the plastic bags are recy- can find the Market Place on Fernandina Beach and clable, too! Facebook. Amelia Island and choose libraries a winning team. To learn The Nassau County Public more about Barnabas Library System announced this Center and its services week the fall kickoff of its Time in Nassau County, visit for Tots program during the ON CAMPUS BarnabasNassau.org. week of Oct. 7. Special guests SUBMITTED PHOTOS during the kickoff will be area firefighters and Spark the Fire Dog. Parents and caregivers with children up to 4 years of age are welcome to attend. All Time for Tots programs begin at 11 a.m. For more information, visit the library website at nassaureads.com or contact Youth Librarian Michelle Forde at [email protected] or 530-6506. • Hilliard Branch Library on Mondays, beginning Oct. 7 – Nassau County Fire Rescue. • Fernandina Beach Branch Library on Tuesdays, beginning Oct. 8 – Fernandina Beach Fire Department. • Callahan Branch Library SUBMITTED on Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 9 – Nassau County Fire Rescue. Student recognized • Yulee Branch Library on The University of Central Florida Chapter of Chi Omega Thursdays, beginning Oct. 10 – recently spotlighted member and local resident Ashanti Nassau County Fire Rescue. Staten-Williams, daughter of Renae Blue and granddaugh- • Fernandina Beach Branch ter of Herman and Diane Raysor, all of Fernandina Beach. Library on Fridays, beginning She is the treasurer on for the sorority’s executive board Oct. 11 – Fernandina Beach Fire and a senior majoring in political science. Department. Welcome to God’s House

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