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ANGELA DAUGHTRYNews-Leader
Parachutes will be landing on thecity beach if a new skydiving operationis approved by the Airport AdvisoryCommission and city commissioners.
Rick Hornsby, who owns a similarskydiving operation in Aruba, pre-sented his plan for a tandem skydivingbusiness at Tuesday’s city commis-sion meeting. The business would landparachuters on the beach near Slider’sSeaside Restaurant at Seaside Park,Hornsby said.
The business would lease an officenear the beach and from there, trans-port customers to the FernandinaBeach Municipal Airport. Customerswould then be flown to 5,000 feet anddropped over the city beach in tan-dem with an expert skydiver, Hornsbysaid.
A safety crew would be on locationat an open drop spot on the beach,and in constant contact with pilots andexpert skydivers, he said.
“The intent (of this business) is tooffer something people have seldombeen able to offer,” Hornsby said, “and
to promote the city worldwide.”Hornsby said the operation would
use only two parachutes at a time, andwould offer only tandem skydivesevery hour beginning around 8 a.m.Customers landing by parachute onthe beach would then be picked up byvehicle and brought back to the office.
With a maximum of 15 a day, thedaily skydives would end around noon,depending on conditions, Hornsbysaid. The operation would also main-tain its own aircraft.
“The impact on the local economyis significant,” Hornsby said. “Everyskydiver has two to four people accom-panying them.” Hornsby said he esti-mated the skydiving business couldadd $2 million to the local economyannually.
“Our parachutes are state-of-the-art and extremely maneuverable,”Hornsby said. “These are highly steer-able parachutes. I can land in the mid-dle of this room 100 out of 100 times.... I’ve done this for five years in Arubaand have 20 years of experience inSouth Florida.”
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Somers Isles Shipping will celebrate the 1,000th voyage of the ship Somers Isles between the Port ofFernandina and Bermuda. Company employees met the ship at the Port on Saturday. From left areCathy Kaltenbach, Robin Bishop, manager of North Florida Shipping Inc., Terry McCarthy, Jack Watson,Robby Long, Teddy White and ship Capt. Emiel Koelhuis.
MARY MAGUIRENews-Leader
One of the busiest companies atthe Port of Fernandina is located afew miles south of the facility on BaileyRoad, not far from South Eighth Street.
Somers Isles Shipping Inc. (SISL)operates from a spacious office whereemployees arrange shipping for a widerange of products from washingmachines and wallboard to luxuryyachts and living room furniture totravel from Fernandina Beach toHamilton, Bermuda.
Two to three times each month,the company fully loads the SomersIsles cargo ship with 165 containersand then sends it on a 3 1/2-day tripinto the North Atlantic Ocean whereits haul will be unloaded in Bermuda’scapital city.
This port-to-port service started in1986 and next week the company willcelebrate the ship’s 1,000th voyage.There is a party scheduled inFernandina Beach on Sept. 23 and inBermuda on Sept. 30.
Several of the company’s boardmembers and executives fromBermuda are traveling to Fernandinato attend the celebration.
“We want to say thank you to our
clients and local leaders for all of thesupport we’ve received from the com-munity over the last 28 years,” saidRobin Bishop, who is chairman of thecompany’s wholly owned U.S. sub-sidiary, North Florida Shipping Inc.
“We have always liked the small-town atmosphere in Fernandina, welove the Port and we enjoy being partof the community.”
The company has seven employ-ees, including two mechanics that han-dle container repairs in a workshopbehind the office space.
When the ship heads out to sea it’srun by a nine-member crew, includ-ing a captain, said Bishop, who relo-cated to Fernandina Beach from theNetherlands with his wife and child.
A company based in Holland han-dles staffing for the ship, said Bishop,and draws people from all over theworld to work on the crew. Bishopsaid the ship is leased.
Bishop lives in Jacksonville but thecompany owns its building at 2661Bailey Road as well as all of its equip-ment. This includes the chassis andcontainers. Some of the containers arerefrigerated (the industry calls themreefers) because Somers Isles also
1,000 voyages fromPort to Bermuda
ANGELA DAUGHTRYNews-Leader
If nothing else came of a discussionon horseback riding on city beachesduring Tuesday’s commission meet-ing, folks at least learned there’s morethan one way to look at horse manure.
As a result of the discussion, anamended ordinance on the permit-ting of horseback riding was set asidefor further study, after residents com-plained about unjust restrictions onriders.
Due to previous residential com-plaints about horse manure on thebeach, City Attorney Tammi Bachadded several new conditions to thecity’s regulations for horses on thebeach, which were up for initial com-missioner approval Tuesday.
According to city regulations, per-mitted horses are only allowed on thecity beach south of the Sadler Roadbeach access between sunrise and 11a.m. and from 5 p.m. to sunset,between May and October. Permittedhorses are allowed in that area any
time between November and April. New regulations are that children
under 16 must wear helmets and per-mit holders must clean up after hors-es or put a “tail bag” on their horse.Permit holders would have also beenrequired to call city police dispatchat least four hours in advance of everyride, and let police know the exactnumber of horses on the beach.
The latter change particularlystuck in the craw of private and com-mercial riders.
Dawn Latham, an attorney andlocal equestrian, went so far as to saythe new permitting language inter-feres with the constitutional rights ofhorseback riders.
“I ask the commission what citygoals that amendment serves,”Latham said. She noted that fisher-men are not required to call city policewhen they begin fishing, even thoughthey leave bait and fish heads behindon the beach. She also explained thatit is extremely dif ficult to pick up
Horseback riders defend beach use
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RARE VISITOR
MICHAEL LEARY/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER
Local photographer Michael Leary captured this image in a local tide pool where three reddish egretswere feeding. These egrets are rare visitors to the area. Residents of southern Florida and the GulfCoast to Texas, they may occasionally pass through the area as migrants. They are the most rare of allthe North American herons and egrets, Leary said.
County OKs budget, tax hikeMARY MAGUIRE
News-Leader
Paving roads is not a priority forthe county commission.
The board took the $1.5 millionpavement management plan out ofthe upcoming budget.
It is planning to replace vehiclesfrom lawn mowers to fire trucks, butthe budget dropped from a consul-tant’s recommendation to fund theprogram at $6 million, to a countyplan to spend $3 million, to decidingthere is only $1.5 million to coverreplacement vehicles.
What’s still in? A proposed prop-erty tax hike.
Less than two weeks remainbefore the county starts its new fiscalyear, and a property tax increase ofone mill remains under considera-tion. That is a $1 increase for every
$1,000 of assessed property value.For the past seven years, elected
officials have used savings to coveroperating expenses rather than askproperty owners for more money.
“We’ve basically been spendingour savings like drunken sailors,”said County Commissioner PatEdwards. “We’ve spent the reserveswe can get our hands on.”
Edwards said it’s time to stopdoing that.
“If we don’t do something to stopthe leak we’re all going to drown,”said Edwards.
During the first public hearing onthe board’s proposed 2014-15 budgetSept. 11, Edwards said he wants to fol-low a sound fiscal policy.
“I’ve never been a supporter oftaking our reserves to dangerous lev-els,” said Edwards.
He supports a tax increase and sodo two other board members.
In a 3-2 vote, the board againapproved a tentative property taxincrease in an effort to balance thecounty’s $167 million budget.
But the plan is not finalized, yet. Asecond public hearing must be heldand that meeting is scheduled forMonday.
Here is the vote:
BBuuddggeett mmeeeettiinnggA second public hearing on theNassau County Commission’sfiscal 2014-15 budget will beheld on Monday at 6 p.m. at theJames S. Page GovernmentalComplex, 96135 Nassau Place,Yulee.
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Ira Mae CribbIra Mae Cribb passed away September 9th,
2014. The funeral service will be held at 11 AM,Saturday at the River of PraiseWorship Center, 83410 St MarkDr, Yulee, FL.
The visitation will be heldfrom 5-7 PM tonight, Friday,Sept. 19, at the Elm StreetChurch of God, 502 South 11thSt., Fernandina Beach, FL.
Interment will be in Bosque Bello Cemetery. Please sign the family guest book at
www.tswarden.com. Funerals by T.S. Warden , Jacksonville
Dr. Richard E. GarthDr. Richard E. Garth of Amelia Island, Fla.,
died on September 13, 2014 after a long andeventful life. He was 88 at the time of his death.He was born in Knoxville, Tenn., in 1926 toAnna B and Robert Marshall Garth. He attend-ed Elementary School in Honolulu, Hawaii andLee High School in Jacksonville, Fla.
He served in the field artillery as a fire direc-tion control operator in the 42nd Rainbow
Division in Europe during thefinal 4 months of the Europeancampaign of WWII and then inthe occupation of Austria for 13months.
He obtained an AA Degreefrom the University of Florida,BA from Emory University, MS
from the University of Tennessee, and the Ph.D.in Biology from Emory University. He taught ata number of universities, retiring as a full pro-fessor from the University of Tennessee atChattanooga in 1989. He loved working withstudents and was fortunate to receive a numberof awards from students, faculty, and alumniduring his career.
He was married to Louise Harvey Monger ofSweetwater, Tenn., in 1950 and they had sixchildren. They are Louise Catherine Fedosky ofSpringdale, Ark., Sandra Garth Radford ofJohnson City, Tenn., Cynthia Garth Cobb ofJacksonville, Fla., Jean Garth Brooks of BullsGap, Tenn., Carol Garth Hixson of Chattanooga,Tenn., and James Richard Garth of SignalMountain, Tenn. He and his wife are survivedby seventeen grandchildren and 11 great-grand-children.
There will be no services, as that is what herequested.
Please share his Life Legacy at www.oxley-heard.com.
Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors
Brian Scott Harrold Sr., M.D.Brian Scott Harrold, Sr., M.D., 83, of Powell,
Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday,September 15, 2014 at Riverside MethodistHospital.
Brian was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio onJanuary 8, 1931 and was a longtime resident ofMassillon, Ohio and Fernandina Beach, Florida.The youngest of five siblings, all of whom werecharacters, Brian had a life-long love affair withscience. As a young boy, he conducted a scienceexperiment that led to an explosion that cata-pulted him out the second story window of hischildhood home – now the Logan CountyHistory Center – broken bones the result. Withnowhere to go but up, he became a respectedpathologist, tirelessly diagnosing diseases andeven appearing on an episode of AmericanJustice where his keen intellect helped solve acrime. Brian took fashion cues and politicaladvice from no one. He grew a goatee in politi-cal protest and was known to declare he was“deteriorating on schedule.”
As a young man, he attended Culver MilitaryAcademy. He pursued higher education at YaleUniversity, The Ohio State University andJefferson Medical College. Brian also served asa Major in the United States Air Force.
He is survived by the mother of his chil-dren, Cynthia Williams, and their children, BrianJr. (Kathy) of Massillon, Ohio, Diane (Hesham)Hassan of Canton, Ohio, and Shawn (John)Karasarides of Powell, Ohio. Survivors fromhis marriage to Barbara Lindsay Harrold in1979 include children, Michael (Suzanne)Freeze of Boston, Massachusetts, Michelle(Shawn) Yoder of Massillon, Ohio, JamesFreeze, Jill (Robert) Hart of Boston,Massachusetts, and Lindsay (Jason) Dillon ofKilleen, Texas. He also is survived by 13 grand-children and six great-grandchildren as well asmany loving nieces, nephews and other friends.He also leaves behind his beloved dog, “Bear”who is happily acclimating to a very full andbusy household with his extended family.
Brian was preceded in death by his parents,Milton Calvert and Odessyl Harrold, his wifeBarbara Lindsay Harrold, and his siblings MiltonCalvert, Jr., Robert Frances, Bruce Durston,and Lois Kennington Johnson.
Brian led a full life, sharing his wisdom andlogic without judgment. He cherished his fam-ily and was a constant source of comfort tothose around him. He will be profoundly missed.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday,September 20, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. at theRutherford Funeral Home At Powell, 450 W.Olentangy St. (Powell Rd./St. Rt. 750/1/4 mileeast of Sawmill Pkwy) Powell, OH 43065. (614-
792-1471). The family will receive guests begin-ning at 2:00.
The family wishes to give special thanks tohealth care providers at Riverside MethodistHospital for their loving care and support dur-ing Brian’s final weeks. Donations may be madeto https://www.ohiohealth.com/foundation-riverside or www.humanesociety.org/donate.
Please visit www.rutherfordfuneral-homes.com to send condolences to the Harroldfamily.
Rutherford Funeral Home at PowellPowell, Ohio
Herbert Lee Underwood Sr. Mr. Herbert Lee “Herb” Underwood, Sr.,
age 83, of Fernandina Beach, FL passed away onTuesday morning, September 16, 2014 at theWarner Center for Caring at Baptist MedicalCenter in Fernandina Beach, FL.
Born in Ben Hill County, GA, he was theyoungest of seven children bornto the late Albert and Lillie BellBrown Underwood. He grewup in rural Ben Hill County andwas a graduate of FitzgeraldHigh School, Class of 1949.After high school he attendedMiddle Georgia College before
joining the United States Navy and serving dur-ing the Korean Conflict. In September of 1953he married Addie Roxie Goins. Upon beinghonorably discharged, he completed his degreeat Middle Georgia and enrolled at GeorgiaInstitute of Technology in Atlanta where heearned his degree in civil engineering.
After graduation, he accepted a position withFederal Civil Service as Director of Engineeringfor eight southeastern states. He was later trans-ferred to Miami Dade County in Miami wherehe worked as the Director of Housing and UrbanDevelopment. In the late 1960s, he was broughtto Jacksonville to create the Department ofHUD, assist with the Greater JacksonvilleConsolidation efforts and serve as ChiefAdministration Officer under Mayor HansTanzler. Upon Jake Godbold’s taking over theOffice of Mayor, Mr. Underwood was asked tohead up the Downtown JacksonvilleDevelopment Authority. He remained with theCity of Jacksonville until retiring in 1992.
Having lived in Fernandina Beach previ-ously; upon retirement, he and his wife returnedto the shores of Amelia Island. Upon leavingpublic service, he became a General Contractorand accepted the position of Vice President ofVulcan Construction in Jacksonville. Mr.Underwood later founded and served asPresident of the Herb Underwood ContractingCorporation.
He enjoyed and loved very much being withhis very large family and the Underwood Familyreunions, which helped keep his family close.Herb enjoyed cooking, golf, hunting, fishing,traveling and an occasional cigar. His most spe-cial moments were being a member of the FirstPresbyterian Church of Fernandina where hewas a member of the Adult Sunday School Class,a Church Elder and Stephen Ministry Minister.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded indeath by five brothers and sisters and a son,Stephen Keith Underwood.
Mr. Underwood leaves behind, his lovingwife of 61 years, Addie Goins Underwood,Fernandina Beach, FL, a son, Herbert LeeUnderwood Jr., and his wife, Janet, AtlanticBeach, FL, a daughter, Elaine Burford and herhusband, Dale, Fernandina Beach, FL, his sis-ter, Ann Bisset, Jacksonville, FL, seven grand-children, Danielle McMaster (Jonnie), RachelUnderwood, Katie Burford, Rhett Burford, CodyCosper, Stephanie and Kase Harper, two great-grandchildren, Frankie and Jasper McMaster,and numerous nieces, nephews, extended fam-ily members and friends.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am onSaturday, September 20, 2014 at the FirstPresbyterian Church of Fernandina Beach withthe Reverend Dr. Wain Wesberry, officiating.
Mr. Underwood will be laid to rest at a laterdate in the family section of Mr. Zion MissionaryBaptist Church Cemetery in Wilcox County,GA.
His family will receive friends on Saturday,following the service, in Jim Thomas Hall atthe First Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributionsmay be made to the Stephen Keith UnderwoodEndowment Fund at the First PresbyterianChurch of Fernandina Beach, 9 North 6thStreet, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 or to theWarner Center for Caring at Baptist MedicalCenter of Fernandina Beach.
Please share his Life Legacy and leave yourmemories and condolences at www.oxley-heard.com.
Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors
DEATH NOTICESBarbara Elaine Griffiths, 65, Fernandina
Beach, died on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014.Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors
Dawn P. Hines, 79, Fernandina Beach,died on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014.
Oxley-Heard Funeral DirectorsErrica Patrice Waye, Yulee, died on
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. Funerals By T. S. Warden , Jacksonville
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SSAALL rraafffflleeThe Sons of the American
Legion Squadron 54Fernandina Beach is holdinga raffle for gifts cards in theamount of $300, $150 and$50. Tickets are $1 each.Each ticket gives you achance at one of the prizes.The drawing will be heldOct. 1 and you do not needto be present to win. Buytickets at the Post, located atThird and Gum streets.
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The Fernandina BeachHigh School homecomingparade will take place down-town on Oct. 10 at 4 p.m.The community is invited toparticipate. If you or yourgroup would be interested inbeing included, contact RobHicks at FBHS at 261-5714or [email protected].
BBllaacckk CCaatt DDaayyssIt’s Black Cat Days at the
Cats Angels AdoptionCenter, 709 S. Eighth St.,Fernandina Beach. Throughthe end of September, all ofits black cats and kittenshave a special adoption fee of$25. The kittens are playful,sweet and full of energy. Theblack adult kitties come in allshapes and sizes.
All of the cats and kittenshave been spayed or neuter-ed, vaccinated and micro-chipped. The Cats AngelsAdoption Center is open 11a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Visit www.catsan-gels.com.
VVoolluunntteeeerrss nneeeeddeeddThe Day Drop-in Center
is looking for volunteers forTuesdays and Wednesdaysmornings. The center wel-comes people experiencinghomelessness and those athigh risk of homelessness.Services include showersand laundry facilities, a mail-ing address, phone and com-puter use, help acquiringneeded documents, andreferral to local serviceproviders. The center islocated at the FernandinaBeach Church of Christ atthe corner of Jasmine andSouth 14th streets. To volun-teer contact Dani Gammel,(216) 225-7101.
CCooaassttaall cclleeaannuuppIn support of the
International CoastalCleanup on Sept. 20 the fol-lowing organizations, in part-nership with Keep NassauBeautiful and Fort ClinchState Park, will conduct“Adopt A Shore” beachcleanups:
• Amelia Island SeaTurtle Watch will assembleat 9 a.m. Saturday at theDolphin Avenue parking lotat Main Beach.
• Wild Amelia will assem-ble at the Fort Clinch Stateparking lot at 9 a.m. Satur-day. Entrance fees to thestate park will be waived forparticipants. Bags andgloves will be provided.
SStteeaakk NNiigghhttThe American Legion
Riders of Post 54 will host aSteak Dinner Sept. 20 at thePost, 626 S. Third St. Dinnerwill include steak, bakedpotato, corn on the cob andsalad for a $12 donation. Togo orders are available bycalling 261-7900. Entertain-ment starts at 7 p.m.
GGuunn ccoouurrsseessGary W. Belson
Associates Inc. will hold aconcealed weapon licensecourse at 6 p.m. on Sept. 25and at 5 p.m. Oct. 1, 7 and 9.A basic with defensive tac-tics course will be held at 9a.m. Sept. 20 and 27 and Oct.4. For details and additionalclasses and information, con-tact Belson at 491-8358,(904) 476-2037 or [email protected]. Visit www.TheBelsonGroup.com.
LLiitteerraaccyy ffaaiirr A free Family Literacy
Fair will be held in the maincourtyard at FSCJ NorthCampus, 4501 Capper Road,Jacksonville, on Sept. 20from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
FSCJ hosts this annualevent to promote the impor-tance of reading and incorpo-rating literacy into a familyactivity. Guests will enjoyfree food and books, readingactivities, face painting, poet-ry and golf lessons. Therewill be a kid’s art station, aSTAR Lab Planetariumdemonstration and doorprizes. Also learn aboutFSCJ’s essay contest for ele-mentary, middle and highschool students. For infor-mation call (904) 766-6555.
PPBB&&JJ ddrriivveeThe Nassau County
Volunteer Center and theGirl Scouts of NassauCounty will hold their 16hannual Peanut Butter andJelly Drive Sept. 22-Oct. 24.This project is in coordina-tion with national “Make aDifference Day.”
Drop-off sites include:Nassau County VolunteerCenter (1303 Jasmine St.,Suite 104A); Emma LoveHardee Elementary;Fernandina Beach MiddleSchool; Yulee Elementary;Yulee Primary; St. MichaelAcademy; Step-by-Step ChildCare of Yulee; Winn-Dixie,Callahan; and ComputerMD, Fernandina.
Donations will be distrib-uted by the Nassau CountyVolunteer Center to NassauCounty Head Start Pro-grams, Barnabas Center,Salvation Army Hope Houseand Council on AgingNassau.
For information about theNassau County VolunteerCenter and upcoming holi-day programs, call the 261-2771 or email at [email protected]. Visit the center atvolunteernassau.org and onFacebook.
SStt.. JJuuddee ffuunnddrraaiisseerrOn Sept. 22, Yulee Chili’s
will donate profits from theday’s revenues to St. JudeChildren’s Hospital, as partof its “More Hope for St.Jude’s Kids” campaign.Come to Chili’s and enjoyyour favorite meal, appetiz-ers or beverages, and youwill be supporting St. Judeas well. To learn other waysfor you can contribute, seehttp://blog.chilis.com/stjude/ or contact Yulee Chili’smanager, Steve Gibson at225-8666.
LLeeaarrnniinngg sseerriieessLearn the warning signs
of mental health problemsand how you can help a per-son through a crisis atFamily Support Services ofNorth Florida’s BreakfastLearning Series, Tuesday,Sept. 23 at 9 a.m.
FSS offers the free educa-tional program about MentalHealth First Aid at itsNassau County office, 96016Lofton Square Court inYulee. Networking and conti-nental breakfast begin at8:30 a.m.; program from 9 to10:30 a.m. Register to attendat [email protected] or 225-5347.
The program will cover afive-step plan to assist some-one experiencing a mentalhealth crisis. CarrieAnderson Mays, seniorbehavioral health therapist,Starting Point BehavioralHealthcare, will also discussdepression, anxiety/trauma,psychotic disorders and sub-stance use disorders.
WWaallkkiinn’’ NNaassssaauuWalkin’ Nassau’s next
event is in conjunction withthe Ben Byrns Runway RallySept. 27 at 8 a.m. at theFernandina Beach MunicipalAirport. Members will takepart in the 5K walk/run onthe airport’s runways andtaxiways to supports localorganizations that provideprograms for youth to devel-op a sense of self-esteem andthe ability to make betterchoices in their lives regard-ing drug use. Visit www.BenByrns.com for information.
Thanks to Jane and DougBailey, Walkin’ Nassau is asponsor of this event. Fee is$25 and registration isrequired at www.1stplaces-ports.com/byrns.html. Forinformation and to RSVP asa club participant, email JaneBailey at [email protected].
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The Nassau AlcoholCrime and Drug AbatementCoalition (NACDAC), inpartnership with theFernandina Beach PoliceDepartment and the NassauCounty Sheriff’s Office, willsupport the DEA and theNational Prescription DrugTake Back Day on Sept. 27.
Nassau County has twopermanent drop box loca-tions to collect unwanted,unused and expired pre-scription medications: thelobby of the FernandinaBeach Police Department,1525 Lime St., and the lobbyof the Nassau CountySheriff’s Office, 76001Bobby Moore, Circle, Yulee.Pet medications also areaccepted.
This day is an effort toencourage the proper dis-posal of prescription medica-tions.
Sign up for a library card
Visit your local branch ofthe Nassau County LibrarySystem and sign up for yourfree library card.
A library card unlocks aworld of adventure – givingeveryone access to books, e-books, music, movies, comput-ers, genealogy resources, 52online databases covering awide variety of topics, practicetests, career information,resume examples, e-govern-ment resources, interlibraryloan services and fun programsfor children and adults.
For more information visitthe library’s website: www.nas-saureads.com or any librarybranch: Bryceville, 7280 MotesRoad; Callahan, 450077 SR 200,Suite 15; Fernandina Beach, 25N. Fourth St.; Hilliard, 15821CR 108; Yulee branch,FSCJ/Nassau Center, 76346William Burgess Blvd.
BreasthealtheventOct. 16
Baptist Health physicianswill discuss breast health andbreast cancer at “Dessert andDiscussion,” an annual eventabout breast health and breastcancer, Oct. 16 from 6-8 p.m. atthe Hill Breast Center at BaptistMedical Center (fourth floorclassroom), 1235 San MarcoBlvd., Jacksonville.
Baptist Health physiciansand staff will share their expert-ise and answer questions.
Kevin Winslow, MD, repro-ductive endocrinologist andobstetrician and gynecologist,will discuss fertility issues facedby breast cancer patients.
Ankit Desai, MD, plastic sur-geon, will talk about recon-struction options and TinaReynolds, registered dietitianfor Baptist Health, will provideeducation about nutritional con-siderations for breast cancerpatients. Joan Ryan, a masteryoga educator, will share howyoga therapy can help breastcancer survivors.
RSVP by Oct. 14 by calling(904) 202-RSVP (7787) or go towww.eventbrite.com/e/dessert- a n d - d i s c u s s i o n - t i c k e t s -12666211981.
Library markspassport month
The Fernandina BeachBranch Library will celebrateNational Passport AwarenessMonth with the U.S. Depart-ment of State with extendedhours for passport applicationprocessing on Saturday, Sept.27, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Appointments are stronglyencouraged, but walk-ins arewelcome.
The library can process first-time applications and renewalsfor passports if issued over 15years ago.
Has your passport been lostor stolen? Did you have a namechange? The library can dothese also.
Getting your passport is easyand can be done quickly, if youare prepared. You will need tobring three items 1) evidence ofyour identification such as yourFlorida driver’s license; 2) evi-dence of your citizenship, typi-cally your birth certificate. Thebirth certificate must be theoriginal or a certified copy and3) two checks for payment.Library staff also is happy totake the photographs for you.
Passport fees are paid to theU.S. Department of State; the$25 facility fee is for processingthe application. All forms areavailable at the library, stop inbeforehand to pick up yours.
Check the library’s websitefor details at www.nassaureads.com; or visit travel.state.gov. Call 277-7365 for appoint-ments or email [email protected].
Refreshments will be pro-vided by Friends of theFernandina Beach BranchLibrary.
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WHERE: Grace Community Church96038 Lofton Square Court (next to Winn Dixie)Yulee, Florida 32097 (904) 491-0363
WHEN: Saturday, October 4, 2014; 9:00-4:00WHAT:
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53 YearsSPECIAL GUEST: Mechelle Nelson
HOMECOMING MESSAGE: John Kasper,Senior Pastor of Blackrock Baptist Church
Service will be followed by dinner.Hope to see you there!!
Nuns helped yellow fever victims
PHOTO BY DONALD DOUGLAS/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER
Friends of the Sisters will hold a tribute Monday to honor two Catholic nuns who diedwhile helping the sick during Fernandina’s yellow fever epidemic in September 1877.At the gravesites in Bosque Bello Cemetery are, from left, Pat Ruebush, LuigiBresciani, Beverly and James Crawly, Nola Perez, Iris Ward and Brian Downy.
MARY MAGUIRENews-Leader
A group of local citizens willhold a tribute on Monday tohonor two Catholic nuns whodied while helping the sick dur-ing Fernandina’s yellow feverepidemic in September 1877.
Organizers will lay flowerson the gravesites of SisterMarie de Sales and Sister MarieCelinie Joubert at 4 p.m., onMonday to commemorate theanniversary of their deaths.
The group is calling them-selves Friends of the Sistersand they invite the public toattend the tribute and to bringa rose to the ceremony.
The nuns are buried inBosque Bello Cemetery in OldTown on the north end ofAmelia Island.
“What these two sisters didwas extraordinary. The com-munity needs to rememberthem,” said organizer andFernandina Beach residentLuigi Bresciani.
While the outbreak causedwidespread panic and fear, italso revealed the heroism ofthe people who risked theirlives to help people stricken bythe disease.
For the group, this includesSister Marie de Sales, who diedat age 26, and Mother Celinie,who died at age 33. The nunsare reported to have helpedmany people as others peopletried to save themselves byleaving town.
Organizers are parishionersat St. Michael Catholic Churchin Fernandina and would like tosee the nuns entombed there.
Bresciani said the servicewill be held rain or shine. Formore information contact himat [email protected] or at277-3985.
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ANNOUNCMENT
BY THE NEWS-LEADER
Commissioner Pat Gasswas the only commissionerwho expressed concernsabout the parachute operation.
“I start thinking aboutSaturday and Sunday, wheneveryone is going to thebeach,” Gass said. “Not allpeople on the beach are asnice as (local residents).” Sheadded that some visitors rent-ing houses on the beachmight not be very happy tosee parachuters landing onthe beach.
“The beach is there for
everyone to use, but not if peo-ple have to back up for you touse it,” Gass said.
City Manager Joe Gerritysuggested having Hornsbypresent his business proposalto the Airport AdvisoryCommission so it could bringback its recommendation tothe city commission at a futuredate.
Commissioners approveda skydiving operation at thecity airport in 2010 calledSkydive Amelia, but the busi-ness only lands parachutes ata specific area at the city air-port.
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horse droppings while riding,and that the tide takes it allout to sea anyway.
“Under the public trustdoctrine, the public has theright to use that beach,”Latham said. “Once we have apermit on our person and onour trailer (the police) knowwho we are ... it seems redun-dant to call the local policedepartment.”
Debbie Manser, who oper-ates a local horse ranch, saidher business can “builddreams for people all over theworld, for people to ride hors-es on our beautiful beach.”
“I can’t tell you the thou-sands and thousands of dol-lars I’ve brought to thisisland,” Manser said. Ownerof 30 horses, Manser said thatwithout income from horserides on the beach she wouldhave to give them up. Sheadded that she picks up themanure after her horses andbrings it back to her ranch todiscard.
Commissioner JohnnyMiller said he understood theargument on horse manuregoes both ways, but that hebelieved the objection tohorse manure was mostly “avisual thing.” As far as horsemanure containing dangeroustoxins, he said, “we’re onlytalking about dried-up grass.”
“If everybody could basi-cally get along, this wouldn’tbe a problem,” Miller said.
But resident Jim Caine,who lives on South FletcherAvenue, said “there is noth-ing romantic about horsepoop.”
“I don’t think you’re goingto enforce this,” Caine said tocommissioners. “You see theresistance (from horsebackriders). There’s almost an atti-tude of entitlement. I don’tthink it’s an economic benefit... and police shouldn’t have toenforce it. ... If it’s such a greatidea, why don’t we expand itto all city beaches?”
“As a resident it’s not just
me,” Caine said. “We willstorm the commission on sec-ond reading (of this ordi-nance).”
Horse owner Stan Pottersaid the section on informinglocal police was cumbersome,and that he could not see thebenefit.
“(Police) know when we’reriding and they know whento patrol it,” he said. “Youshould just say, clean up yourpoop or you’ll be fined.” Healso noted he used a GreatDane to pull a cart along thebeach for transport of horsemanure.
“This ordinance has neverbeen enforced in all theseyears,” Latham said, addingthat riders should be allowedon all beaches, includingthose around Fort Clinch.
“With more people mov-ing in, we have to make roomfor more activities,”Commissioner Pat Gass said.But, she added, “the peoplewho don’t ride also haverights.”
Manser said the problemwas primarily with outsiderswho bring their horses tocity beaches and ignore or are unaware of city regula-tions.
Horse owner NancyNoble, who said she lives onthe beach, objected to “beinglumped in” with commercialhorseback operations. Noblesaid she carried plastic gro-cery bags to pick up the drop-pings from her horse.
“It’s not a problem for pri-vate individuals,” Noble said.
“Dog owners don’t like to pick up dog poop, any more than horse owners liketo pick up horse poop,” Gasssaid.
Commissioner CharlesCorbett said that, due to “unin-tended consequences,” thecity should hold a workshopon the matter. Commissionersagreed to hold approval of theamended ordinance until theissue is discussed in detail ata public workshop in the nearfuture.
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Walter “Jr.” Boatright: Yes.Edwards: Yes.Danny Leeper: Yes.Barry Holloway: No.Steve Kelley: No.“This is not the time to raise
taxes,” said Kelley. “You’regoing to put people on theunemployment line.”
Edwards is not convincedthat property taxes are the right way to measure employ-ment.
“When we didn’t raise taxespeople lost their jobs,” saidEdwards.
The county’s Office ofManagement and Budget hasprojected an $11 million short-fall in next year’s budget andfor now officials are using a mixof funding options to balancethe budget.
It includes a tax increase,using reserve funding and cutsto capital improvement projects.Kelley said he is not sure theprojections are correct.
“I’m not sure we’re going tocompletely run out (of money),”said Kelley. “I’m of the opinionthat the market is changing andwe’re coming out.”
Leeper said the county mustbe careful not to cut too much.He said people will not want to
come to Nassau County if offi-cials do not maintain infra-structure, mow the grass andkeep fire stations open.
“It’s quality of life and level ofservice,” said Leeper.
Leeper implied that a taxincrease could be temporary.
“If we do raise the millage Ihope it’s for a short time,” saidLeeper.
Boatright said, “I don’t wantto keep paying more taxes, butthere comes a point when some-thing has to give.”
Boatright said prices ofgoods and services are up andthat is something business own-ers understand.
“Health insurance has dou-bled in those years. Fuel priceshave fluctuated 15 cents a gal-lon,” said Boatright.
“We can’t keep dipping intosavings. I would think busi-nesses know that. At some pointthey raise the price of the widg-et.”
The board also discussedKelley’s plan to balance the
budget and it’s on the agendaagain for their hearing Mondayat 6 p.m.
It calls for changing existingfiscal policies, such as removingrestrictions on how moneyshould be spent. According toKelley, this includes spendingfor the one-cent sales tax, whichtaxpayers were told would payfor capital improvements.
Kelley’s plan also asks con-stitutional officers to hold theirbudgets to current levels. Theplan does not say how thedepartments should cover ris-ing costs, such as healthcareinsurance, workers’ compensa-tion, fuel, union contracts thatmight call for salary increasesor liabilities from any lawsuitsnot covered by insurance.
Holloway took issue withKelley’s timing.
“Why wait until tonight?”said Holloway. “You’ve had fourmonths or five months you’vebeen waving this around thecounty.”
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A Public Service Announcement by The News-Leader
DON’T LITTERSPAY~ NEUTER
NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners has ten-
tatively adopted a measure to increase its property tax levy.
Last year’s property tax levy:
A. Initially proposed tax levy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45,235,396
B. Less tax reductions due to Value Adjustment Board
And other assessment changes . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 3,130,103
C. Actual property tax levy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$42,105,293
This year’s proposed tax levy . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50,501,967
All concerned citizens are invited to attend a public hearing on
the tax increase to be held on:
Monday, September 22, 2014
6:00 PM
at the
James S. Page Governmental Complex
96135 Nassau Place
Yulee, FL 32097
A FINAL DECISION on the proposed tax increase
and the budget will be made at this hearing.
sends food to Bermuda, such asfreezer foods, soda, beer, cook-ies and detergent.
The company ships forKraft, Sam’s, Procter & Gambleand Kimberly Clark, amongother consumer product com-panies.
“A lot of diapers go toBermuda,” said Bishop.“Anything you can find at thegrocery store, we send it.”
Bishop offers high praise tothe Port’s manager KinderMorgan and its director ValSchwec.
The company is hosting itsparty with Kinder Morgan. Theenergy company based inHouston has managed the Port
since 2001 and also managesterminals.
“The Port goes out of itsway to help us. We really havea better deal here with servicethan what we would get at abigger port,” said Bishop.
He knows. Bishop said thecompany operated out ofJacksonville in 1985, the yearbefore moving its business tothe Port of Fernandina.
Schwec says operating asmall port allows KinderMorgan to focus on customerservice. “The beauty of being ina small pond like we are here isthat we have the opportunityto treat all of the people whouse the Port as big fish,”Schwec said.
Somers Isles Shipping isowned and operated out ofBermuda, though NorthFlorida Shipping Inc. repre-sents the shipping line in thiscountry and provides agencyservices, such as taking careof the vessel, handling docu-mentation and helping thecrew. Should a crew memberneed a doctor, the company willschedule the appointment.
Bermuda has also beenknown as Somers Isles and it iswhere the ship gets its name.But it’s not the original ship.
They need to be replaced.While most of the cargo is incontainers, the company’s web-site says about 10 percent of itsbusiness last year was in breakbulk (think of it like packingsuitcases in a car’s trunk andputting your bicycle on a rack).
The company’s ship was thefirst vessel to call at the ForestProducts Terminal operated byNassau Terminals Inc. inFernandina Beach.
Cathy Kaltenbach is a cus-tomer service representativeand has been with the companyfor 28 years. She travels toBermuda from Fernandinaonce each year for sales calls.
“It sounds glamorous butthe days are filled with appoint-ments,” said Kaltenbach.
“I’ve become friends withmany of my clients so I oftenget invited over to their homesfor a barbecue dinner.”
Yes, she said, Bermudashorts are worn in Bermudaand considered proper businessattire.
“As long as you throw on ajacket and tie,” she said.
To learn more about SomersIsles Shipping Ltd., 2661 BaileyRoad, Fernandina Beach, call261-2662.
COUNTYContinued from 1A
SOMERSContinued from 1A
‘If we don’t do something to stop the leak we’re all going to drown.’
PAT EDWARDS
NASSAU COUNTY COMMISSIONER
KATHIE COLGROVECommunity Newspapers
Nassau County Schoolsrecently updated the Compre-hensive Crisis ManagementGuide to incorporate the lat-est safety procedures.
“The current guide con-tains more information on theIncident Command System,updated procedures, and newinformation on several topics,such as suicide prevention,workplace violence, threatassessment and communica-tion,” Sharyl Wood, executivedirector of administrative serv-ices for the Nassau CountySchool Board, wrote in anemail. “The safe school/crisismanagement plan templatewas revised and the existingSevere Weather EmergencyPlan was incorporated into theguide. These items were notadded or improved due tobeing more of an issue nowthan before. They were updated to reflect better plan-ning and reference informa-tion that is available now and agreater awareness of whatthreats there may be to aschool.”
The Comprehensive CrisisManagement Guide was orig-inally distributed in 1999. Itwas updated in 2008 and againin August. The Nassau CountySchool District Division ofCurriculum of Instruction andthe Department ofIntervention and Preventioncompiled the guide. School cri-sis management teamsreviewed the final documentin August, according to Wood.
“We continue to haveschool resource officers at all
middle and high schools whoalso serve the elementaryschools in their vicinities,”Wood wrote. “We also havedeveloped a greater workingrelationship with the lawenforcement agencies, firstresponders and emergencymanagement in general.”
Wood added that there isa greater “urgency to be wellprepared for multiple types ofhazards,” whether those emer-gencies are generated by peo-ple or weather.
“Currently, our schooladministrators, teachers andschool staffs are very muchmore aware of potential threatsand how to respond to themthan in the past,” she wrote.
Social media outlets haveaffected communication bothpositively and negatively.
“Social media expedites thespeed with which informationgets out, and the scope of theaudience. That is positive,”Wood wrote. “The negative ofsocial media is that sometimespeople pass along and com-ment on wrong information.The means that schools canuse for rumor control are dis-cussed in the guide and basi-cally, the school should makesure key communicators haveaccurate information updatedregularly and that parents andthe media are informed of thecorrect information in a time-ly manner. Our parent notifi-cation system, SchoolReach,is key for this purpose. Use ofcell phones also greatlyimpacts communication. Wehave asked schools to addresscell phone use during crisesand even to develop scripts forstudents to text to parents if
something happens at school.That’s just another way to getthe word out.”
Support staff is also avail-able to assist students in thewake of emergencies.
“The district has profes-sional staff counselors, psy-chologists and social workerswho are always ready and ableto respond to needs at theschools,” Wood wrote. “Inaddition, each school has com-munity resources that theyrely on. Starting Point Beha-vioral Healthcare and (NassauAlcohol, Crime and DrugAbatement Coalition) person-nel work with the schools,including having personnel sta-tioned in the middle and highschools and are very helpfulresources.”
Wood said the guide’s pur-pose is to help school person-nel think about the unthink-able in advance and practicehow to respond.
She added, “In an emer-gency, people will do whatthey’ve adequately practiced.Much of the procedural infor-mation in this guide has beenimproved in recent times dueto lessons learned both in localsituations as well as circum-stances reported from aroundthe nation. There is infinitelymore information availablenow to assist with planningthan there was in the past.”
Wood noted that she per-sonally feels that area schoolsare better prepared to managecrises.
“Schools do practice theiremergency drills, but I can’tdiscuss the specifics of the pro-cedures for security purpos-es,” she wrote.
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5AFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 NEWS News-Leader
Contact Emory Wingard at (904) 504-9705
FarewellAfter 40 years in the restaurant business and after
8 years of taking care of you at the “Bright Mornings Cafe“ in Fernandina Beach, we are going to retire and sell
our beloved “Bright Mornings” to Isabelle Moriconi Cereghetti and Walter Cereghetti
who have moved to Fernandina Beachfrom their home in Switzerland.
We say thank you to all our loyal guestsfor all those years
and we would like you to give your loyaltyto the new owners.
Thank you to our son Dale, JR who has been with us for the past 8 years as Chef.
Last but not least we would like to thank our staff.Darlene and Dale, SR Jennings
Schools prepare forunexpected disasters An alleged thief fired a shot-
gun during a home invasionTuesday in Callahan.
The Nassau County Sheriff’sOffice has one man in custodyand was seeking three others.The homeowner was notinjured in the incident.
William Anderson Atwater,19, of Callahan was chargedwith home invasion with afirearm and aggravated batteryusing a deadly weapon andbooked into the Nassau CountyJail. Three more men whoallegedly drove away from theresidence in a red Pontiac arestill at large, Sheriff Bill Leepersaid Wednesday.
The homeowner, who livesin the 540100 block of Lem
Turner Road,told sheriff ’sdeputies thathe was asleepin his bed-room whenhe was awak-ened by ani n d i v i d u a lwho wore ared bandanaacross his
face. After he woke up, theintruder began demandingmoney. The man took thehomeowner’s wallet from thedresser and began firing a shot-gun toward the floor. None ofthe bullets hit the homeowner.The intruder then ran out of thehouse, Leeper said.
The homeowner saw a sec-ond man flee the residence andalso saw a third man running inthe backyard toward a woodedarea.
A sheriff’s deputy caught afourth man, Atwater, as he raninto the woods, Leeper said. Hewas not the suspect who firedthe shots. Atwater reportedlytold detectives he and the othermen were looking for moneyand drugs. Atwater remainedin jail without bond Wednesday.
The NCSO needs the com-munity’s help in finding thethree men still on the loose.Residents with information cancall the NCSO at 225-3174 orFirst Coast Crime Stoppers at866-845-8477.
1 held in home invasion
Accident claims Hilliard manA Hilliard man died Tuesday
in a fatal crash on CR 121.Gustavo Giral was on his
way to work at 7:43 a.m., drivinga DirecTV 2008 Ford E-250, andhad come to a stop on CR 121near the Florida-Georgia line.Giral, 58, was attempting to turnleft onto US 1.
According to a mediarelease from the FloridaHighway Patrol, he turned hisvehicle into the path of a 1999International truck driven byBill Joe Dale, 41, of West Green,Ga. Dale’s truck hit the driver’sside of Giral’s vehicle with itsfront end.
Both vehicles came to a reston US 1.
Giral was taken to UFHealth Jacksonville, where hewas pronounced dead. The acci-dent was not alcohol relatedand both drivers were wearingtheir seatbelts, according to thereport.
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The Democratic Club ofAmelia Island will host itsnext dinner meeting onTuesday at the FernandinaBeach Golf Club, 2800 BillMelton Road. Doors willopen at 6 p.m., with dinnerserved at 6:45 p.m. A cashbar will be available through-out the evening.
The speaker will beAngela DeMonbreun, presi-
dent of the League of Women Voters JacksonvilleFirst Coast. In that role, shemanages activities such aslobbying local officials, presenting voter educationmaterials and hosting candidate forums. She willpresent information on theupcoming election, with anemphasis on the three pro-posed constitutional amend-ments.
Reservations for the din-ner are requested. To
reserve, send a check for $16 payable to DCAI to:DCAI, PO Box 16022,Fernandina Beach, FL 32035.You may also drop off acheck at Democratic head-quarters, located at the cor-ner of Eighth and Datestreets in Fernandina Beach.
For more information, orto reserve by phone or email,contact Penny Reid at (509)294-3708 or [email protected].
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The atrocities of theIslamic State of theLevant (ISIL) hasresulted in a knee-
jerk reaction to “bomb theminto oblivion” as expressed bymany politicians and mediapundits. Dire predictions thatthe latest iteration of jihadismin Syria and Iraq presents areal and present danger to theAmerican homeland led alarge majority of Americans tosupport the idea of goingback to war in the Middle
East. The pressure onPresident Obama to “dosomething now” pushed himto declare virtual war on ISIL.
The voices against thisanger-fed reaction have beenlost amid the uproar. Obamais about to make the samemistake that Bush juniormade: jump into the tribalconflict that has roiled theArab world for more than amillennia.
After the ProphetMohammad died in the sev-
enth century, two factionsemerged supporting differentsuccessors (caliphs),Mohammad’s #2 and hisnephew. One group becameSunni, the other Shia. Theyhave been fighting each otherever since. The only thingthat kept them in check waspowerful tyrants who con-trolled their fiefs through mil-itary might and secret police.The Ottoman Empire, afterWorld War I, was carved upby British and French colo-nialist map makers whoignored religious and tribaldifferences. Sunni, Shia,Kurd, Turkman, Christianwere all jumbled together intoIraq and Syria. That created atime bomb waiting to go off.
The geopolitics of theregion has Shia Iran andSunni Saudi Arabia facing off.In Iraq, Sunnis, led bySaddam Hussein, ruled alarge Shia population; inSyria, Alawites (a Shia sect)grabbed power over a largeSunni population.
When Hussein’s tyrannicalreign was ended by Americanforces 10 years ago, the lidcame off and the bombexploded. The Americanoccupation was marked bycontinued bloodshed betweenShia and Sunni militias, onemore violent than the other.Caught in the middle, mostAmerican casualties resultedfrom this sectarian warfare.
Meanwhile in Syria, theextreme poverty and repres-sion of the Assad regime final-ly exploded in a revolt by theoppressed Sunnis. The mostviolent of the rebel groupsgained the upper hand, result-ing in the formation of ISILwhich seeks to create a Sunni
caliphate throughout theLevant.
It is into this maelstromthat America appears to beheaded. There is a verystrong argument to be madeagainst a significant Americanmilitary intervention in Iraqand Syria.
1. Our military leaders areunanimous that ISIL cannotbe defeated without a strongground force to control areascleared by air power.Bombing alone won’t achievethe goal. Potential allies in theregion are all unsavory orweak. The strongest forcesopposing ISIL are Iraqi Shiamilitias — which are just asviolent as ISIL — and BasharAssad’s barbaric Syrian army,both supported by Iran. TheU.S.-trained Iraqi army is intatters. The Kurd peshmergeis effective in protecting itshomeland, but hasn’t thenumbers to take the battlefurther. Sunni Saudi Arabia isthe largest supplier of menand money to Sunni ISIL.Training an effective moder-ate Sunni force in Arabia willtake a long time, if it is at allpossible.
2. By bombing the IslamicState, who will we be helping?War against ISIL in Iraq willhelp the Shia militias and
Iran. War against ISIL in Syriawill help Assad. In both cases,America will be seen as sidingwith Shia against Sunni, fur-ther alienating the Sunni whomake up the core of ISIL.
3. Taking out armoredvehicles in the countryside isone thing. Dislodging ISILfrom cities is something else.Bomb ISIL HQ in Ar Raqqah?How many civilian casualtieswill there be? Think of Gazawhere Hamas hid amongcivilians.
4. But what is the threat tothe U.S.? The fear is that ISILis radicalizing Americans andEuropeans who will returnfrom the war to attackAmericans. The thinking goesby destroying ISIL in Iraq andSyria we will make the home-land safe. But is that realistic?
The attacks of Sept. 11,2001 were planned by fourmen in a German suburb. TheBoston Marathon bombingwas the work of two locals. Abomb-maker in the dusty hillsof Yemen masterminded thefailed attacks by the shoe andunderwear bombers, thebombs planted in computerprinters and the TimesSquare car bomb. The recentbombing of a Jewish Museumin Brussels was the work ofone man. The Ft. Hood shoot-
ings were by one man.All the bombs in the
Middle East would not havestopped these jihadist-inspired terrorist acts!
What America faces todayis a threat of terrorism thathas to be fought with anti-ter-rorist tactics, not a military-run war. We need greaterintelligence to identify theplotters before they can act.We need to plug the holes inour borders, such as at seaports. We need better cooper-ation between security forcesaround the world.
There is a legitimategeostrategic concern – if ISILconsolidates power in Iraqand Syria, it could threatenKurdistan, Jordan andLebanon, and might one daygenerate enough capacity toharm the West more directly.So yes, there is a place forlimited American militaryaction and support.
But we cannot solve thegreat Sunni/Shia divide. Thatis the Arab world’s problem.Ultimately, fanatics devourthemselves. It is a greattragedy what is befalling thepeople of the region. But try-ing to “bomb them into obliv-ion” isn’t an answer. We havea war on terrorism to fight;let’s keep our focus.
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE
The Florida Inland Navigation District has tentatively adopted a measure toincrease its property tax levy.
Last year’s property tax levy:A. Initially proposed tax levy $21,954,665B. Less tax reductions due to Value Adjustment
Board and other assessment changes $ 298,318C. Actual property tax levy $21,656,347
This year’s proposed tax levy $23,356,436
This tax increase is applicable to: Nassau, Duval, St. Johns, Flagler,Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward,and Miami-Dade Counties
All concerned citizens are invited to attend a public hearing on thetax increase to be held on
September 24th, 20146:00 p.m.
Fellsmere Community Center56 N. Broadway Street
Fellsmere, Florida 32948
A FINAL DECISION on the proposed tax increase and the budget will bemade at this hearing.
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Bryceville Branch Library7280 Motes Road
Bryceville, FL 3200910:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fernandina Branch Library25 North 4th Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 3203410:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Callahan Branch Library450077 SR 200, Suite 15
Callahan, FL 3201112:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Hilliard Branch Library15821 CR 108
Hilliard, FL 3204610:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Yulee Branch LibraryFlorida State College
76346 William Burgess Blvd.Yulee, FL 32097
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
LIBRARY LOCATIONS:
Tuesday, September 23rd is National VoterRegistration Day and September is
Library Card Sign-up Month!In a cooperative campaign READ AND REGISTER, the Nassau CountySupervisor of Elections Office and all Nassau County public libraries will be openfor voter registration! If you don’t have a library card, take this opportunity tosign up and check out a best seller and the other services available to youthrough the library. A library card is the most important school supply of all.
You can also register to vote at the following locations:• Both Nassau County Supervisor of Elections Office locations• Florida Driver’s License Offices, County Tax Collector
Visit www.votenassau.com for a complete list of registration agenciesor to print an application from our website.
New registrations must be delivered or postmarked on or before October 6, 2014 to beeligible for the General Election to be held on November 4, 2014.It is easy for voters to review and update information in their voter record, view their spe-cific sample ballot, request a mail ballot, track the status of their ballot, locate their pollingplace or review their voting activity. Visit www.votenassau.com and select My Voter Record.If voters do not have access to the Internet, they may contact the Supervisor of Electionsoffice to update their voter record, receive elections information and more at 904-491-7500, Toll Free 1-866-260-4301, TDD 904- 491-7510.
THEY’RE DYING FORA 2ND CHANCE
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BY THE NEWS-LEADER
BUDGET SUMMARYFLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT
FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015
GENERAL FUNDCASH BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD 70,091,089
ESTIMATED REVENUESTaxes: Millage per $1,000Ad Valorem Taxes 0.0345 22,439,119Interest on Investments 250,000TOTAL REVENUES ANDOTHER FINANCING SOURCES 22,689,119TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES AND BALANCES 92,780,208
EXPENDITURES/EXPENSESAdministration 1,109,766Operations 29,689,873Capital Program 17,734,311Waterway Studies 2,127,833Interlocal Agreements 727,119Waterways Assistance Program 39,243,672Cooperative Assistance Program 1,353,000Public Information Program 94,634Tax Collection & Property Appraiser Fees 700,000TOTAL APPROPRIATED EXPENDITURES 92,780.208Fund Balance Reserve 0Total Approved Expenditures & FundBalance Reserve 92,780,208
THE TENTATIVE, ADOPTED, AND/OR FINAL BUDGETS ARE ONFILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED TAXINGAUTHORITY AS A PUBLIC RECORD.
VIEWPOINT/ROBERT M. WEINTRAUB/AMELIA ISLAND
Once again into the mire in MideastFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 OPINION News-Leader
JOHN DARKOW/COLUMBIA (MO.) DAILY TRIBUNE
In Memory of Kathy Snead
10-20-53 - 9-20-09
A Face that is always on my mind,A smile I have seen a million times.
Two eyes that would light up the skyat night,
One last battle you could not fight.
Now a photo I look at to see your smileI keep your number on my speed dial.
A video I watch to hear your voice,This I do…I have no choice.
But great memoriesI will always keep with me,
Your love in my heart for eternity.
We love and miss you,Love, Joey, Little Joe,
And Patches
COMMUNITY THANKS
RReemmeemmbbeerr tthhee nnuunnssAll islanders are welcome to com-
memorate the anniversary of ournuns who died during the 1877 yel-low fever on Monday, Sept. 22 atthe Bosque Bello Cemetery, 4 p.m.,rain or shine.
A rose is suggested as a symbolof the young lives sacrificed on thatoccasion.
Luigi BrescianiFernandina Beach
IInndduussttrriiaall ppoolllluutteerrss??In response to the recent letter
from the writer that referred to thepaper mills being the first thing thatyou see when you come into Florida:She goes on to say do we wantindustrial polluters or vacationersand where would we want our chil-dren to work?
As a 41-year employee of one ofthose paper mills I would like togive the other side of the story. Firstof all, we are constantly spendingmillions of dollars to upgrade ourfacilities to be compliant with allstate and federal environmental reg-ulations. As a father of four childrenand four grandchildren that live inthis community it is in all of my fam-ilies’ interest that we preserve theenvironment that we live in. Are peo-ple naïve enough to think thatresorts don’t have an impact on theenvironment? Some of my adult chil-dren have worked at the resortswhere a $9 to $12 an hour job is sup-posedly a living wage. Sure, mostof them offer some benefits but mosthourly employees that work therecan’t afford them.
When we advertise that we arehiring at the paper mill we have hadup to 750 applicants standing in linetrying to get a job. As a member ofthe interview team that participatesin screening possible new hires Ihave sat and heard the stories ofyoung folks that are trying to get ajob that has health insurance bene-fits, a retirement pension and match-ing 401k benefits. Not to mentionwages that pay an average of $60,000to $80,000 a year. These are jobsthat give families a chance to raisetheir kids and give them opportu-nities that a resort wage could nevermatch. When we ask these appli-cants why they want a job at themill, they state that it gives themand their families opportunities thatother jobs in the community couldnever give them. Statistics show thatfor every job at a paper mill, on aver-age five jobs are created in the com-munity to support these mills. Thiscounty is still mostly rural with thou-sands of acres of pine trees; closethe mills and what happens to thosejobs that support the mills? Not tomention the dollars spent at car deal-erships, restaurants, and other retailestablishments.
This letter is not meant to beanti-resort, I just want to give theother side of the story. As for me, Iwould rather my kids’ work at aplace that gives them a chance toraise a family with dignity and achance to fully participate in theAmerican dream. I have read manyletters over the years that degradeour paper mills and industrial jobs,but in my experience they are usu-ally written by folks that made theirmoney somewhere else and thenmoved to our community. Most ofthese folks would never want theirkids to work at places like resortseither, because of the lack of oppor-tunity.
Jeff BellUnited Steelworkers (USW)
Local 415• • •
Thanks to the News-Leader, welearned of the frightening plans of
the Port to expand, put more truckson the highway, and to haul coal ontrucks and barges.
If you missed the Sept. 10 issueof the News-Leader, go buy it. Theeditorial page is like an encyclopediaof information on the port situation,the OHPA, the FDEP, and phonenumbers and emails of actual peoplein charge of these organizations.Call your city commissioners, coun-ty commissioners. Ask them torequest an FEDP hearing on behalfof the citizens of Fernandina Beach.Mr. Richard Bruce, OHPA com-missioner, in a Viewpoint articleSept. 6, quotes the purpose fromthe charter is “to benefit the citi-zens of Nassau County and Florida.”Boy, we took a wrong turn some-where.
I hope commissioners will voteno to expansion of the Port. Whenit comes to coal – it doesn’t matterhow much, where it comes from,where it’s going, who it’s going to,the answer is no coal now, no coal inthe future master plan, no coal ever.
I’m really scared for the future ofour island, and our county.
Joan BeanFernandina Beach
WWhhoo’’ss ppaayyiinngg aatttteennttiioonn??According to the figures, about
20 percent of registered voters votedin the August election.
I attended a county commissionmeeting on Thursday of last weekwhere they discussed the upcom-ing budget, and where to find thepredicted $12 million needed to bal-ance the budget. There were only 10people in the audience to representthe public. Needless to say, the pub-lic portion of meeting lasted lessthan 10 minutes.
This is an issue that will affectevery property owner in the county.It’s hard for me to understand thepublic apathy toward these meet-ings. I realize that some votersrationalize by saying, “I voted himinto office and expect him to lookout for me.” Well, maybe!
Years ago, I found out the hardway that the amount of Uncle Ben’spictures you have in your wallet car-ries a lot of weight.
If there’s one thing that politi-cians are good at, it’s countingnoses.
Over the past 13-14 years, themost heavily attended commissionmeeting was the one relating to clos-ing part of the beach to the generalpublic. As the roar from the SROcrowd in the hallway and outside
grew louder, the commission mem-bers hurriedly passed and ingesteda plate of crow.
The vote was unanimous. Nobeach closing.
Another fully attended meetingconcerned the migration of the pea-cocks.
It’s a shame more people don’tattend these meetings.
The recent announcement by thePort Authority should be a wake-upcall for a lot of folks. Miss Ameliadoesn’t need a ninth flag with thepicture of a coal hod on it.
The residents of Clinch Driveneed to remain vigilant. Don’t takeany long naps.
Stanley Bunch Fernandina Beach
AA tthhaannkk yyoouuWe recently bought a new chair
from Lott’s Furniture in FernandinaBeach. We subsequently had somedifficulty with the fabric. They havevery nicely replaced it with a newchair of our choosing at no addi-tional cost. Laurie, manager; Kristy,receptionist; and Chris and Ken,delivery people, were all so great. Awonderful experience.
Shirley HargreavesAmelia Island
JJuusstt tthhee ffaaccttssJohn’s Barber Shop would like to
thank the News-Leader for recog-nizing our 50 years in business. Wealso want to thank our many cus-tomers for making these years suc-cessful. We look forward to servingyou in the future.
Barbering is as old and tradi-tional as history itself. Remember,it’s all facts, not gossip.
John H. BeckettJohn W. Beckett
Fernandina Beach
FFPPUU rraattee iinnccrreeaasseeHere we go again (“FPU rate
hike gains approval,” Sept. 17), whyeven bother going to the FloridaPublic Service Commission meet-ing that was held with regard toFPU’s rate increase? As usual whenany company states that they areasking for a rate increase, theyalmost always get one. In fact I’dsay 99 percent of the time they gettheir increase. So why bother toannounce it and have a meeting sowe, the public, can state how wefeel about the increase. We, the pub-lic, I feel, waste our valuable time by
going to these meetings, we mightas well save our breath, time andgas for, as I’ve stated, they almostalways get their increases.
It wouldn’t be so bad but thisincrease is quite a bit and what both-ers me is that the ones that will suf-fer having this increase are thelower and fixed-income citizens. Iwonder who, or rather what, sizebonuses your corporate officers(FPU) will get. Another thing I needto vent about: was FPU’s new officebuilding needed? How many of ushave gone into their new office justto ask a question and had to wait asthey only had one person at the win-dow that handles payments, ques-tions, etc. At least in their old officeyou were in and out in no time andthere were plenty of persons toassist you, but now!
It stated in the News-Leader(according to PSC chairman) thatwe are to benefit from the agree-ment’s adjustments that will main-tain stability through 2016; well,we’ll see. If I’m still around whenFPU has another FPSC meeting Iguarantee I will not attend, whyshould I cause I promise you that ifFPU wants another raise they’ll getit and no matter how many of usspeak up, FPSC’s ears will be closedto anything we have to say. This ismy personal feelings about FPUand FPSC.
Virginia (Jean) HainesFernandina Beach
RRooaadd eettiiqquueettttee,, ccyycclliissttss!!Sunday, Sept. 14, approximately
noon, my husband and I had to stop abruptly on Burney Road toassist an elderly man showing signs of heat exhaustion. We had tostop in the center of the road as hewas swerving or we would have hithim.
There was no traffic; two cyclistsparticipating in a cycling eventapproached our car. They needed topass us. Complaining about ourmid-road emergency stop, the tworode on as if nothing was wrong.We placed the man in our car withhis walker, and drove him to a loca-tion near his home, and made surethat he was coherent. We did notknow him.
To the cyclists: Assess the situ-ation before you complain. Wewould have stopped for you as well.This could have been a seriousemergency. Remember you sharethe road, not own it.
Rosemary ClarkFernandina Beach
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
Last year about this time, I decided to visitmy favorite aunt. Aunt Linda is the last surviv-ing member of Mama’s side of the family. Theyoungest sibling, I remember her babysittingme when she was a teenager. I’ve alwaysenjoyed her company. She lives in Baxley, Ga.I hadn’t seen her since Mama passed and soon a clear, bright morning I set out on theroad to go visit her.
It was one of those days signaling thatautumn is anxious to help elderly summer offto a rocking chair on a shady veranda for agoodly long spell. As warm as a grandmother’sheart, the stifling humidity was absent fromschool that day, so I turned off the air condi-tioner and put down the windows. Betweenhere and there are the deep pine forests,dense thickets and the abundant fields andfarms that lie scattered like children’s toysalong narrow US 1.
Driving along, letting the pleasant andsweet-smelling country air sidle into the carbeside me, I steeped myself to the soul in thedrowsy fragrance of fresh cut hay bundled inyellow wheels, fecund pastures and meadowswhere livestock graze and the sharp tang ofpines standing sentry along a stretch of roadthat the berserk interstate highways haveshoved into a lonesome corner of memory. Itmight be monotonous if you’re in a hurry. Butif you’re willing to go gently, it’s an agreeableroute that hearkens back to a simpler and easi-er day.
I meandered through Waycross, Ga., theplace of my upbringing, along the way and
decided on the spur of themoment to stop in Alma, thetiny farming communitywhere my mama was bornand raised. I rememberedthe frequent visits to mygrandmother’s house anddecided it would be nice toswing by and see if it was stillthere. To get to my grand-mother’s house fromWaycross, you literally haveto go over the river andthrough the woods. I passedover the idling black coffeewater of the Satilla River and
continued my drive north through morewoods and farmland toward Alma.
Alma is one of those sleepy, rural SouthGeorgia bergs that US 1 zips through, seem-ingly in a hurry to get someplace more lively,though the next notable waypoint is the eventinier and sleepier village of Hazlehurst. Iworked summers in the country there as ateenager on the sprawling tobacco farms,hanging the freshly pulled broad green leaveson long stakes high up in the tall, fragrant oldwooden barns until they were cured and drieda crispy honey golden and ready to be bundledup for the market.
Pulling into Alma, I made a right at the stillstanding VFW club and headed down what wecalled Radio Station road to my grandparents’old home. If I hadn’t remembered that theproperty was next to the tiny station, I
would’ve missed it. The large estate I remem-bered is really a Lilliputian white wood framehouse. Nearly all the pines in the front yardare gone and the whole place is run down andforlorn, seeming to cower in the bracket ofscrub woods threatening to surround it.Thinking it was abandoned I pulled into thedriveway and saw a small dusty red car in thedilapidated old carport. A middle aged countri-fied woman came outside, said howdy andasked if she could help me. I told her mygrandparents used to live there and I was pass-ing through and hoped to see it. “Well, it ain’tmuch to see,” she drawled, “but feel free to getout and look around.”
It was nothing like I remembered. Thequaint little house is falling apart. The gardenhas been edged out by encroaching woods.The ancient fig tree in the backyard is gone,along with the little stable and corral wheremy aunt Linda kept her Palomino mare. I can’timagine how we managed to fit our extendedfamily inside the place for holiday meals andgatherings.
I thanked the lady for her hospitality andclimbed back into my car. The old homesteadseemed to bid a sad and final farewell to me asI backed out of the yard and drove away.
Home and place isn’t necessarily how weremember it. As we age, memory rewrites thestory with its own comforting narrative andvivid images. Rarely is the version we recallentirely true. Usually, it’s more a romanticmyth filled with beckoning faded photographs.
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Reading thismight makeyou happier
There it was on the cover of Preventionmagazine: a teaser headline that said, “Howto be 40% Happier (Seriously).”
Underneath were other teasers: “No-Cook Dinners,” “Cure Wrinkles” and anexclusive titled “Lose Your Belly, Eat MoreFat.”
Put them all together and I would be atleast 40 percent happier.
But doesn’t this make you wonder: Howcan anyone, even scientistswith degrees in happiness –how can they measure hap-piness in percentages? Letme try to explain:
Prevention magazinesays that “roughly half of uscarry a covetable form ofthe cannabinoid-receptor 1gene, which primes us torespond more amply when,say, relaxing into anepisode of Orange Is theNew Black.” But 40 percentof our happiness “is dictat-ed not by special genes butby how we engineer ourown joy.”
Now that we’ve clearedthat up, let’s consider some
things that would make us (well, me) happi-er, plus the percentages:
• Hearing this political announcement onTV: “My name is (pick one), and I approvethis nasty, despicable message, which youwill never have to hear again.” 72 percent.
• Having a state patrolman stop me onthe interstate and reward me with a $50 giftcertificate for driving safely. 61 percent.
• Seeing that same patrolman stop thereckless driver who nearly caused a wreckand reward him with a $500 fine. 62 percent.
• The firing of every male professionalathlete who punches a woman, or anybodyelse, just because he can. 89 percent.
• Hearing the speaker of the U.S. Houseand the Senate majority leader pledge – andreally mean it this time – that they and theircolleagues will work across the aisles solelyfor the betterment of U.S. citizens, withoutconsidering whether their actions will helpthem get re-elected. 71 percent.
• Learning that U.S. Supreme Court hasoutlawed political correctness. 45 percent.
• Having a wish granted that all terror-ists and potential terrorists in every countryhave been stricken with painful, incurablehemorrhoids that prevent them from leavingtheir homes until their funeral hour. 99 per-cent.
• Waking up one morning and discover-ing the tooth fairy has left a free crown. 54percent.
• Finding out that you weren’t dreamingand that your spouse really does thinkyou’re the greatest mate on Earth, exceptmaybe for the swan and the turtle dove. 82percent.
• Discovering that scientists finally haverealized that true happiness – or, better yet,joy – cannot be explained in a magazine arti-cle about how to be happy. 49 percent.
Doesn’t matter if you have the happinessgene or Levi jeans, joy is not getting whatyou wish for. It’s being content with whatyou have, who you are, your service to oth-ers, and who loves you unconditionally.
So there, Prevention magazine. I said inthose last 38 words what you tried to say in15 pages of words. And I didn’t use anyfancy terms like “cannabinoid-receptor 1gene,” which, I might say, I was happy toomit.
Phil Hudgins is the senior editor forCommunity Newspapers Inc., the media com-pany that owns the News-Leader.
SERVING YOUNassau CountyCommissioners:
Danny Leeper, District 1-Fernandina Beach, 261-8029 (h), 430-3868 (cel), email: [email protected] Kelley, District 2-Amelia Island, Nassauville, O’Neil, 277-3948 (h), 556-0241 (cell), email: [email protected] Edwards, District 3-Yulee, 335-0260 (cell), email: [email protected] Holloway, District 4- Hilliard, Bryceville, Boulogne, 879-3230 (h), 753-1072 (cell), email: [email protected] J. Boatright, District 5-Callahan, 879-2564 (h), 753-0141 (cell), email: [email protected]
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Deadline for wedding information and photos is 3 p.m. Tuesday prior to publication Friday. Callthe News-Leader at 261-3696 for information.
■ Army 1stLt. Russell R.Guilfoile hasgraduated fromthe Judge Ad-vocate GeneralOfficer BasicCourse at theJudge Advo-cate General’sSchool in Char-lottesville, Va.
The course is a 14-weekintroduction to the practice ofmilitary law, with the firstfour weeks of the course be-ing taught at Fort Lee, Peters-burg, Va. During Phase I, thestudent learned officer re-sponsibilities and basic sol-dier skills, field training exer-cise, deployment skills andweapons familiarization.
Phase II of the course iscompleted at the Judge Advo-cate General’s School in Char-lottesville, where the studentreceived instruction in sub-stantive military law, re-search and communicationskills in writing and speaking.Officers study personnel law,military criminal law, claims
and legal assistance at mili-tary installations; governmententered agreements and con-cepts of federal fiscal law;international law, includingthe law of war, which istaught to fellow soldiers; andthe effect that foreign lawsand international agreementshave on the Army, soldiersand family members.
He will next be serving aslegal assistance attorney withHeadquarters Company, U.S.Army Maneuver SupportCenter, Fort Leonard Wood,Mo.
Guilfoile is the son of Vir-ginia Guilfoile of Chapel Hill,N.C., brother of Carlie Guil-foile of San Francisco, Calif.,grandson of Carole J. Guil-foile of Mashpee, Mass., andArthur and Barbara Reeve ofFernandina Beach and son-in-law of Paul and Jeanne Fore-man of Germantown, Tenn.
He is a 2004 graduate ofEast Chapel Hill High School,Chapel Hill, N.C. He earnedan bachelor’s degree in 2010from Furman University,Greenville, S.C.
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“When my spirit grows
faint within me,
it is you who watch
over my way.”
Psalm 142:3
Usually, it is easier to find fault in someone, ratherthan to appreciate the good qualities that theymay possess. Constantly criticizing a person willonly weaken their incentive to do their best, or tobe a better person; however, constructiveencouragement bolsters a person’s enthusiasmand ambition. Parents, teachers, and employerswho use the “encouragement approach” usuallyachieve good results, and having a good attitudeis essential to doing a good job. Everyone likes tofeel good about themselves, and giving anhonest compliment to a friend or stranger willhelp lift a person’s spirit. I once knew an ownerof a business who would never compliment hisemployees, because he thought if he told themthey were doing a good job they would ask fora raise in pay. With this kind of attitude it isdifficult to keep loyal and good employees whofeel that they are contributing to the business;and in fact, they may actuallyfeel that they are being takenadvantage of.
Be Encouraging
Guilfoile
COMMUNITY BAND RECRUITING
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Nassau Community Band is recruiting new members. Join this fun group of musicians for weekly Thursday rehearsals at the Yulee Middle School band room, 85439 MinerRoad. Haven’t played your instrument since college? Since Regan was president? Or longer? Not a problem! The band welcomes all skill levels. Performances are around townfor just about any occasion. Visit www.facebook.com/NassauCommunityBand for more information or send a message to [email protected]. Annual dues are$100.
Fernandina Beach MarketPlace farmers market is openevery Saturday from 9 a.m.-1p.m., rain or shine, on NorthSeventh Street in downtownFernandina Beach and is stilladding new vendors to its line-up of community favorites.
New to the Market Place isNate & Sassy’s Granola. Yes,Pam has returned to Fernan-dina Beach and is selling thepopular granola she created inher Amelia Island bakeryyears ago. Named after herchildren, this granola is madeby hand, in small batches andcooked to perfection, withunique flavors and wholegrain oats.
Fernandina Mulch andStone has joined the MarketPlace as a provider of land-scape supplies. Every otherweek they bring a wide vari-ety of mulches, rock, gravel,trees, plants, annuals andmore to the market and arehappy to answer your ques-tions. Whether you are look-ing for groundcovers, filling ina large area, adding hedges orlooking for a dynamic accentpiece, come see Vanneza atfor some great ideas.
Peter is back and theAmelia Pasta booth will befully stocked with this out-standing, homemade andhandcrafted pastas. Whetheryou select the linguine, fettuc-cine, penne, orzo or a glutenfree variety, these 100 percentfresh pastas are made with all-natural ingredients.
Stop in and visit thesethree, and about 25 other ven-dors on September 20. TheBooth with a Cause will behosted by the Ben ByrnsFoundation as they gear upfor the annual race heldentirely on the taxiways andrunways of the FernandinaBeach airport.
Their mission it to educateand guide young adults tomake good choices in theirlives. This charitable organiza-tion benefits programs suchas NACDAC, Boys and GirlsClubs of Nassau and theNassau Humane Society. Stopby their booth to learn moreabout this 5K fun run/walkthat takes place on Sept. 27.
Live music will be providedby Joel Vendetti.
The market is located onNorth Seventh Street,between Centre and Alachuastreets. Well-behaved, leashed
pets welcome. Like the mar-ket on Facebook, visitFernandinaBeachMarketPlace.com or call 557-8229.
•••Saturday at the Amelia
Farmers Market, aka theFernandina Farmers Market,the Proper Pie Company willhave their savory and sweetauthentic British and Irishpies. Crowd favorites includethe classic chicken shep-herd’s pie, the steak, onionand cheese, and the sweetBBQ pulled pork. They alsooffer vegetarian pies such asvegetarian curry and spinachand ricotta. Banger rolls,sausage rolls, and scotch eggsare also available.
Bottega by Liz Grenamyeroffers gourmet meals ready toeat in just minutes. Entreessuch as Chicken Marsala andShrimp Scampi are producedin small batches. Discover thedifference of using locallymade organic soaps withClean Ridge. Mia uses organiclocal products to make soaps,scrubs and lotions that show-case the best of locally pro-duced ingredients. Pastries byAndrea is a gourmet bakerspecializing in gluten free andorganic products, with a mixof savory and sweet bakedgoods.
Orchid Legends is at themarket Saturday with a largeselection of orchids and otherhouse plants. Haley can alsohelp you with questions aboutgrowing and repotting yourorchid. Every Saturday enjoyhoney from Winter ParkHoney, unprocessed and unfil-tered from local hives. Samplefrom a selection of varietalhoney including Tupelo, Sour-wood, Buckwheat, Palmetto,Orange Blossom, Blackberry,Blueberry, Avocado, KeyLime, Gallberry, Lavender,Orange Cinnamon and theLocal Wildflower Honey.
The Savory Market willoffer wild Alaskan sockeyesalmon and sea scallops andother local products. OliveAffairs will have their gour-met tapenades, olives, award-winning tomato bisque soupand garlic herb butter.
The Amelia FarmersMarket is open Saturdaysfrom 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at theShops of Omni Amelia IslandPlantation. No pets, please.Call 557-4202 or visit www.ameliafarmersmarket.com.
New cookbook offers ‘Food for Thought’For the News-Leader
A new book by Donald Parker,Food for Thought: Recipes andWritings to Chew On, will beintroduced at a launch party
Thursday at Books Plus.Meet the author andenjoy wine and nibblesfrom 4 to 6 p.m.
A culinary book withunique content, Food forThought features bothunusual recipes and col-orful, entertaining storiesabout where the dishescame from and whatmakes them special. Theauthor and his wife, Andrea, have col-lected recipes for over 60 years andoften added personal touches, as well ascreating innovative specialties.
“Cast off your shackles and over-come your cooking prejudices and rou-tine attitudes,” the author says. “Thisbook is not a ‘how-to’ but a ‘why-not.’Why not try new ideas and give yourown creativity a chance? We hope thereaders will come along on a culinaryadventure with us.”
Parker, 86, was a co-founder of theBook Island Festival in 2001 and servedas president for the first five years. As adirector emeritus, he continues to be asupporter of the annual event, nownamed the Amelia Island Book Festival.
Originally from Cape Cod, Mass., heand his wife have lived and traveled inmany parts of the country and abroad.They came to Fernandina Beach 25years ago and have been active in thecommunity in a variety of ways, includ-ing the Rotary Club, the Nassau Poets
& Writers Society, St. Peter’s EpiscopalChurch and many others.
Parker was a founding member ofthe Nassau Writers & Poets Society,whose members jointly authoredMurder in Fernandina, under the penname Amelia Clinch. The novel led to aseries of mysteries set in Fernandina,currently being written by Cara Curtin.
The new cookbook also includes adifferent kind of “food for thought” – acollection of Parker’s poems, somehumorous, some thoughtful, that he haswritten over the years.
For more information about the Sept.25 party, contact Books Plus, 261-0303,located at 1743 S. Eighth St.,Fernandina Beach.
Parker
Books Plus on South Eighth Streetwill host is final Author’s In The Roundon Sept. 20 from 4-6 p.m.with free winetasting. Authors attending will includeNadine Vaughn Williams, TinyTreasures, Train Town Amelia and FireCat; Annette Myers, Shrinking Sands ofan African American Beach and TheBig Sand Dune; Bill Reynolds, TheJetty Man series located in Mayport;Mary Greenwood, How to NegotiateLike A Pro; Jane Marie Malcolm, VelvetUndertow; Stacey Ham, JD’s Baseball;and Stacey Hamm, New Adventures ofJames and Maisy. Call 261-0303.
•••The Book Loft, 214 Centre St., will
host a wine and cheese reception andbook signing for author Olivia DeBelleByrd on Sept. 30 from 4-6 p.m.
Byrd’s second book and first novel,Save My Place, is the love story ofElisabeth and Kincaid and the evolu-tion of their married life. Even as diffi-culties arise, Elisabeth’s jaunty voicelifts the reader, along with herself andKincaid, through seemingly unbear-able situations. Elisabeth’s ability tofind humor and joy amid sorrows, such
as Kincaid’s deployment to theVietnam War, enlightens readers abouta powerful source of resiliency.
Byrd’s first book of personal essays,Miss Hilbreth Wore Brown, was theSilver Medal winner of the 2011 FloridaPublishers Association President’sBook Awards. Byrd lives in PanamaCity. Visit www.oliviabellebyrd.com.Call the Book Loft at 261-8991.
•••Martial arts expert Dan Kelly will
teach area residents how to protectthemselves at a self-defense workshopOct. 4 from 9 a.m.-noon at the AtlanticAvenue Recreation Center, 2500Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach.
The workshop is a benefit for theFernandina Beach Library expansion.Tickets are a donation of $20 or moreto Friends of the Library (FOL). Kellyis donating his expertise and 100 per-cent of the proceeds will help purchaselibrary furniture and equipment.
Class is limited to the first 50 partic-ipants age 14 and older who sign up.For tickets and information, visit thelibrary, 25 N. Fourth St., or call 277-7365.
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KINGS BAY, Ga. – CoastGuard Maritime ForceProtection Unit Kings Baywill be conducting a full-scale maritime exercise,Resolute Guardian, onWednesday from 9 a.m. untilabout 1 p.m.
The exercise will consistof small boat maneuvers,blank gunfire and distresssignal training. Localmariners and members ofthe surrounding communityare advised that there will bea 500-yard moving safetyzone around all the exercisevessels.
No waterway closures orrestrictions are scheduled
for this time. The exercise will be con-
ducted in the IntracoastalWaterway in the vicinity ofthe Naval Submarine BaseKings Bay, continuing southto the Saint Marys Riverentrance.
The Coast GuardAuxiliary will be conductingsafety patrols, as well aspassing out informationalflyers at local marinas toinform boaters of the exer-cise. All concerned marinersmay contact Coast Guardassets on VHP channel 16.
For information contactLTJG Anthony Rodrigues at(912) 571-8559.
Coast Guard plans exercise in local waters Wednesday
‘Beach Babies’ naturecamp starts Monday
Wild Amelia will host atwo-part nature campMonday and Wednesdayfrom 4-5:30 p.m. in the BookLoft, 214 Centre St.
Cost for both sessions is$20; registration is required.Each child will receive acopy of Wild Amelia’s JuniorNaturalist “Seashore” cur-riculum. Call the Book Loftat 261-8991.
Wild Amelia’s JuniorNaturalist programs for ages
7-14 include reading, writ-ing, drawing, research andactivities out in nature.
This “Beach Babies” pro-gram will focus on sea tur-tles, crab life cycles, whelkand skate egg cases, shark-eye collars, baby jellyfishand shorebirds.
Children will completeseveral activities in the“Seashore” curriculum andmake a lap book of theiractivities.
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He’s making momproud at Emma Love
HEATHER A. PERRYNews-Leader
Bryce Cubbal’s momtaught school in Pennsyl-vania for almost 40 years.Seeing how much she enjoy-ed it and the difference shemade got her son thinking hemight also like a career ineducation.
The new Emma LoveHardee assistant principalsaid his mom is proud of hisnew position.
“I had some amazingteachers growing up, but thetwo influences who stand outwere my fourth grade teacherand my mother.
“My fourth grade teacherreally made a difference. Hewas my first male teacher andthe first teacher that made itpossible to enjoy school.”
One of the reasons Mr.Michael was so memorablefor Cubbal was that he didn’ttalk down to his students.
“He treated us at a higherlevel. He told us he used toteach eighth grade and that inhis opinion, eighth gradeexpectations could be carrieddown to fourth graders.There was a mutual respectthere.”
Cubbal says he wanted toget into administrationbecause he feels that he canhave the greatest impact onstudent achievement bybeing a leader and helpingteachers become the besteducators possible.
After obtaining hisdegrees at Clarion Universityof Pennsylvania and TheAmerican College ofEducation, Cubbal moved toNassau County from NewWilmington, Pa., and took uphis first post at CallahanIntermediate School.
In his sixth year with theNassau County SchoolDistrict, Cubbal said, “I reallyenjoy my job. I wake up in themorning excited to start myday. I get the privilege of
working with amazing teach-ers and students.”
Cubbal wants those stu-dents to thoroughly enjoycoming to school and hewants to make sure theylearn all they can during theirtime there.
“I want my school to con-tinuously strive for excellencebecause only then will wereach our full potential.”
Working beside PrincipalDr. Eric Larsen, Cubbal saidhe can make Emma LoveHardee a school environmentthat the 40 teachers and 600students are happy to be partof.
“We’re a team. There arethings at school that he han-dles, there are things that Ihandle and then we collabo-rate on a lot of things togeth-
er.”Cubbal shares his Yulee
home with his wife, Katie.Moving from Pennsylvania toescape the snow, Cubbal was familiar with the areabecause he has an uncle inMandarin.
“I looked up the area andsaw it was an A district withgreat schools so that’s kind ofhow I chose this district.”
A major car and motorcy-cle enthusiast, Cubbal isdelighted to have moremonths to ride his HarleyDavidson motorcycle duringleisure hours.
Emma Love HardeeElementary School is locatedat 2200 Susan Drive inFernandina Beach. Phone491-7936.
Free cardboard recyclingThe Nassau County Board
of County Commissioners has announced the Con-venience Recycle Center locat-ed at 46026 Landfill Road,Callahan, is now accepting andrecycling cardboard free ofcharge from Nassau Countyresidents. This is the onlyNassau County recycling loca-
tion that will accept cardboardfor recycling.
In addition to cardboard thecenter also accepts appliances,scrap metal, tires (4 per house-hold per year), batteries, alu-minum, glass, newspaper/magazines, electronics and plas-tics.
The Convenience Center is
open Monday, Tuesday,Thursday and Friday from 8a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdayfrom 8:30 a.m. to noon.
For additional informationcall 548-4972 or 1-877-362-5035or go to www.nassaucoun-tyfl.com and click on Depart-ments/Solid Waste Depart-ment.
20 Group outlooksMost every new car dealer
in America belongs to a 20Group. It is, as its nameimplies, a group of approxi-mately 20 dealers who gettogether and compare whatthey are doing. It is a quarter-ly format and usually laststwo days. Elaborate books areput together comparing every detail of a dealershipoperation. There is a firm inKansas City, Kan., that hasspecialized in this for 50 yearsand a moderator representsthem.
Last night, I flew backfrom Charlotte, N.C., afterattending a 20 Group meet-ing. It is always informative,humbling and entertaining tospend two days with fellowdealers. What is accom-plished is a good snapshot ofthe market and our industry.Unlike most groups, whichare brand specific, ours is amixture. It was begun yearsago by my father, who hasbacked over 30 dealers andformed his own group. Bothmy younger brothers aredealers, one with seven deal-erships. The membership isheavily Chrysler and Korean(Kia and Hyundai). Othersinclude VW, Toyota, Ford,Chevrolet and Mazda.Enough background.
Business is good in mostcases, particularly the newcar sales. Plenty of inventoryis available, with most new2015 models in good supply.Our average dealer sold 78new and 46 used last month(southeast U.S. locations,many metro). Dealers like to
sell new ver-sus used at aone to oneratio. Thehot new carmarket istaking fromthe used carmarket.
Low inter-est rates con-tinue to fuelthe market.It has madethe afford-ability, for
the 80 percent who finance,so much better than historicrates of 7 percent plus.Leasing is popular with someimports, but is also having tocompete with the low pur-chase rates and longer owner-ship cycles. Our Hyundaimembers do a good amountof leasing. Low rates helpleasing, which is just a depre-ciation scale.
There are good values tobe achieved on used cars.The brisk new car sales arepushing the used prices lowerto be able to compete. For thepure used car buyer, be a con-trarian and go shop now tosave on the market forces.
Service and parts businesshas been brisk. With the aver-age car 11 years old, repairsand maintenance are needed.Add warranty work on thegrowing new car volumesbegun in 2012, and it makessense. Manufacturers are ona mission to compete with theindependent serviceproviders and achieve prod-uct loyalty. A customer that
buys from a dealer and is aregular service customer hasa 50 percent repurchase histo-ry. Lower prices and quickturnaround times on mainte-nance are being delivered.Again, good for the consumer.
Paperless transactions arebecoming more common.The technology is veryexpensive up front, so it is agradual trend. There is verylittle doubt that paperless isthe way everything is going,including money. Cell phoneintegration in the customerprocess is growing fast. Ourfavorite appendage (or not) isgoing to be an absolute needin our life.
Most of the dealers in theroom are at least 15 years inthe business. The average isprobably 25 or more. Theyhave witnessed thick andvery thin not long ago (2008,2009, 2010). There is not atendency to high five, but adesire to not get lapped by acompetitor or market forces.Change is a constant in 2014,and these dealers know it. Fornow, facility investments andother financial commitmentsare being made to push for-ward. Let’s hope the autosales hold up and stabilize fora while.
Think of a nice cool, dryspell – I am. Have a goodweek.
Rick Keffer owns and oper-ates Rick Keffer DodgeChrysler Jeep in Yulee. Heinvites questions or positivestories about automobile useand ownership.
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“I couldn’t be happier to be able to serve as the assis-tant principal at Emma Love Hardee!” says BryceCubbal.
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FR I DAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2014NE WS-LE A D E R / FE R N A N D I N A BE AC H, FLO R I DA10A
Seven Nassau CountySpecial Olympic athletes com-peted in the 2014 SpecialOlympics Florida StateSurfing Championships atCocoa Beach over the week-end. Surfing in this year’sevent from Nassau Countywere Phoenix Bridges, AlissaDiDomenico, Jake Martin,Kristopher Mitchell, WestonTerry, Stephanie Willafordand Vincent Wolski.
Preliminaries were heldSept. 12 with all athletes pro-gressing to the semifinal andfinal competition round.
Final competition andawards were completed Sa-turday with DiDomenico andWolski bringing home a first-place finish; Jake Martin har-vested second place; Bridges,Mitchell and Terry finishedthird in some highly competi-tive events; and Willafordwrapped up the day with asolid fourth-place finish.
Accompanying and sup-porting the athletes were co-head coaches Kirk Mitchelland Steve Mehas and assis-tant coaches Freddie Peake,Betzy Harris, Jack Martin,David Montgomery, MattBellar and Jonah Harris.
Nassau County’s surfingdelegation was led by TomChristenson, Special Olym-pics Nassau County director.Christenson also served as anofficial surfing judge duringthe two-day competition.
Mitchell was quick topraise the athletes for theircommitment, saying, “Theathletes have exemplifiedtotal commitment from thevery first day. Even in less-than-desirable surf condi-tions, they were never dis-couraged with their overalltraining attendance recordthrough 12 one-hour practicesessions exceeded 90 per-cent, which surpasses thelong-term training objectiveof the Special OlympicsInternational organization.”
The success of this year’sprogram will hopefully lead toprogram expansion next yearand beyond, Mitchell said.
Anyone interested inlearning more about NassauCounty’s surfing program orother Special Olympic sportsand how to become involved,contact MoRonica Ravenell at557-8309.
Special Olympic surfers rally at state
SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Athlete Vincent Wolski catches a wave with Coach David Montgomery watching.
Athlete Alissa DiDomenico and Coach Betzy Harris following the award ceremony, left. Right, athlete Stephanie Willaford exhibiting stellar Level 1skills with Coach Jack Martin lending encouragement.
Coach Jack Martin and Freddie Peake ready to assist athlete Phoenix Bridges before competition, left. Right, athlete Kristopher Mitchell demonstrating Level 2 standing up per-formance during final competition round.
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The Fernandina Beach High School home-coming parade will be downtown at 4 p.m. Oct.10. The community is invited to participate inthe parade. If you or your group would be inter-ested in being included, contact Rob Hicks atFernandina Beach High School at 261-5714 orrobert. [email protected].
WWoommeenn’’ss pprroo tteennnniissThe Amelia Island Wo-men’s Tennis
Championship, a USTA pro circuit event, willbe held Sept. 21-28 at the Omni Amelia IslandPlanta-tion. Ticket proceeds from finals week-end will benefit the Juvenile DiabetesResearch Foundation.
Qualifying rounds are Sept. 21-22 begin-ning at 10 a.m. Main draw matches are Sept.23-26 beginning at 10 a.m. There is no admis-sion fee for these rounds. The semifinals beginat 11 a.m. Sept. 27 and the finals are at noonSept. 28; $10 donation per ticket.
Other events include the Wilson Kid’s DaySept. 21 from 3-5 p.m.; pro/am tournamentand dinner Sept. 22 from 5-6:30 p.m.; Boys &
Girls Club Sept. 26, time to be determined; andthe Rogy Tennis Tournament Sept. 27 from 9-11 a.m. For information, call 277-5145. To reg-ister, email [email protected].
SSiiggnn uupp ffoorr YYBBAA hhooooppssThe Yulee Basketball Association registra-
tion for the 2014-15 season is now open. Forinformation and to register visitwww.YuleeBasketball. org.
All athletes must register online no laterthan Nov. 7. A mandatory tryout/skills assess-ment is Nov. 9 (10U 1-3 p.m.) (12U 2-4 p.m.)(15U 3-5 p.m.). Early registration is highly rec-ommended as the number of athletes for try-outs and participation in the YBA is limited.
Coaches and volunteers are needed.Contact [email protected].
SShheerriiffff’’ss SShhoooottoouuttThe Nassau County Sheriff’s Office and
NCSO Charities are sponsoring the secondannual Sheriff’s Shootout sporting clay tourna-ment Nov. 7 at Amelia Shotgun Sports inYulee. Registration starts at 9 a.m.; shooting
begins at 10 a.m. with the awards ceremony at11:30 a.m., followed by lunch. All participantswill receive a hat and T-shirt.
Test your shooting skills against Sheriff BillLeeper, fellow law enforcement officers andarea leaders while helping raise money forNCSO Charities to benefit the community.Form a four-person team for $500 or a two-person team for $300. Sponsorships are avail-able.
For information or to sign up, contact LarryBoatwright at 548-4027 or email [email protected].
YYuulleeee LLiittttllee LLeeaagguueeYulee Little League will hold its annual
board meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 24 in the gym-nasium of the Yulee Sports Complex,Goodbread Road.
RRuunnwwaayy RRaallllyyThe Ben Byrns Foundation invites all run-
ners and walkers to the third annual Ben Byrns5K Runway Rally Fundraiser. Participants canrun or walk the 5K Challenge or the one-mile
Fun Run.Register now for the Sept. 27 event. Start
time is 8 a.m. on the Fernandina BeachMunicipal Airport runways and taxiways. The5K registration fee is $25/$30; one-mile FunRun fee for all children ages 10 and under is$15.
This year everyone will be timed with anindividual My LapsTiming Chip. Registeronline/in-store at www.1stplacesports.com,online at www.benbyrns.com under events tabor with paper registration at Current Running,815 S. Eighth Street, Fernandina Beach.
The funds generated from this year’s racewill support local organizations that provideprograms for youth to help develop a sense ofself esteem and the ability to make betterchoices in their lives regarding drug use.
Visit www.BenByrns.com for informationon the foundation’s mission and work withcommunity organizations.
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SHORTS Continued on 11A
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11AFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 SPORTS News-Leader
FERNANDINA BEACHPARKS & RECREATIONDEPARTMENT
YOUTH BASKETBALLREGISTRATION through Oct.3. Register at the AtlanticCenter. Four age groupsoffered: 8U (6-8) co-ed; 10U(9-10) co-ed; 12U (11-12)separate boys and girls divi-sions; and 14U (13-14) sepa-rate boys and girls divisions.
Player evaluations are Oct.13-14 at Peck Gym. Playerdraft Oct. 15 at the AtlanticCenter Auditorium.
Practices begin week ofOct. 20; season begins weekof Nov. 10. Games on Thurs-day evenings or Saturdaymornings at Peck Gym. Six-game regular season, tourna-ment in each division.
Registration fees are $45city residents, $55 non-city($5 discount for additional sib-ling) and due Oct. 3. Copiesof birth certificates required.Volunteer coaches needed.
For information, contactJay Robertson at 310-3361 [email protected].
OPEN ADULT VOLLEY-BALL at Peck Gym Tuesdaysand Fridays from 7-9 p.m.$2/day city resident, $5 non-city.
YOUTH VOLLEYBALL atPeck Gym Tuesdays andFridays from 3-5 p.m. forschool and club teams.Players must have adultcoach or adult supervision.
Call at least 24 hours inadvance: 310-3353.
Cost is $2/day city resi-
dent, $5 non-city.OPEN INDOOR SOCCER
at Peck Gym Wednesdaysfrom 6-8 p.m., $2 city resi-dents, $5 non-city.
OPEN BASKETBALL atPeck Gym Monday, Wednes-day, Thursday from 11 a.m.-5:45 p.m. and Tuesday andFriday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,based on court availability.
FITNESS AREAS• Weight Room/Cardio
Area at Peck Gym. Freeweights, selectorized equip-ment, Star Trac treadmills,Precor elliptical machines,Schwinn bikes. Ages 13 andup (ages 13-15 with adultsupervision; ages 16-17 unsu-pervised but with waiversigned by parent or guard-ian).
Open Monday, Wednes-day and Thursday from 11a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday andFriday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Atlantic Fitness Room atthe Atlantic Center. Precortreadmills and ellipticalmachines, Star Trac bikes,Hammer Strength plateloaded fitness machines, andMagnum Fitness BiangularSeries machines. Ages 13and up (ages 13-15 with adultsupervision; ages 16-17 unsu-pervised but with waiversigned by parent or guard-ian).
Open Monday-Friday from7 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday from8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Daily/monthly fitness areafees: City residents - $3/day;$25/month; $75/four months;
$180/12 months. Non-city res-idents: $5/day; $31/month;$94/four months; $225 12months. Daily fees and mem-berships are valid at both fit-ness areas.
PERSONAL FITNESSTRAINING available atAtlantic Fitness Room or PeckGym with Jay Robertson,ISSA Certified PersonalFitness Trainer, Perfor-manceNutritionist, and Specialist inFitness for the Older Adult.$30 per session, $75/week (3sessions), $200/month (2 ses-sions/ week for 4 weeks).Monthly packages includedietary analysis and food pro-gram. Call Jay at 904-310-3361 to schedule a free intro-ductory appointment.
SCUBA CLASSES atAtlantic Pool
• DISCOVER SCUBAEXPERIENCE/BUBBLEBLOWERS PROGRAM: Aone- to two-hour introductoryexperience that consists of ashort classroom session andtrying scuba in our pool with aPADI Instructor. Ages 8 andup. $50/person city residents,$62 non-city. Scheduled atyour convenience.
• PADI SCUBA OPENWATER CERTIFICATION:Private and group instructionavailable. $275 (additionalcheck-out dive fee).Participants must provide theirown masks, snorkels, fins,booties, and weight belts.Ages 10 and up. Trainingschedule available at theAtlantic Center.
RECREATION ROUNDUP
FERNANDINA BEACH PARKS &RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Fall Leagues
RECREATIONAL CO-ED LEAGUE Sept. 15
Keffer’s Crew 10Half-Life 9
Bad Company 12Green Turtle Tavern 10
Under the Influence 7River Rats 0 (forfeit)
Emerald Goat 15Diamond Cutters 8
Yulee Chili’s 17Martex Services 16
First Coast Comfort Specialists 15Pinch-a-Penny 4
Emerald Goat 11Avengers 8
Logic Mountain 15Pinch-a-Penny 13
Green Turtle Tavern 13First Coast Comfort Specialists 11
STANDINGS – A DIVISIONEMERALD GOAT 2-0KEFFER’S CREW 1-0YULEE CHILI’S 1-0
HALF-LIFE 0-1AVENGERS 0-1MARTEX SERVICES 0-1DIAMOND CUTTERS 0-1
STANDINGS – B DIVISIONUNDER THE INFLUENCE 1-0BAD COMPANY 1-0LOGIC MOUNTAIN 1-0FIRST COAST COMFORT 1-1GREEN TURTLE TAVERN 1-1RIVER RATS 0-1PINCH-A-PENNY 0-1
MEN’S LEAGUESept. 11
Prime Time 7Ron Anderson Chevrolet 0 (forfeit)
Kabuki 17Halftime Sports Bar 7
Uncle John’s Pine Straw 20Young Guns 7
STANDINGSUNCLE JOHN’S PINE STRAW 1-0KABUKI 1-0PRIME TIME 1-0BAD COMPANY 0-1HALFTIME SPORTS BAR 0-1RON ANDERSON 0-1
Games played at the Ybor AlvarezSoftball Fields, 3243 Bailey Road.For statistics and schedules, visit
www.leaguelineup.com/fbflsoftball .
ADULT SOFTBALL
YULEE HIGH SCHOOLVarsity Football
Sept. 19 at Westside* 7:00Sept. 26 WOLFSON* 7:00Oct. 3 PAXON* (HC) 7:00Oct. 10 at Ribault* 7:00Oct. 17 at Baker County* 7:00Oct. 24 BISHOP KENNY* (SR) 7:00Oct. 30 at Stanton* 7:00Nov. 7 at West Nassau 7:30*District
YULEE HIGH SCHOOLJunior Varsity Football
Oct. 2 at Camden (ninth gr.) 5:00Oct. 9 BAKER COUNTY 6:00Oct. 16 BISHOP KENNY 6:00Oct. 23 at Fernandina Beach 6:00
FERNANDINA BEACH HIGHSCHOOL
Varsity FootballSept. 19 EPISCOPAL 7:00Sept. 26 MENENDEZ 7:00Oct. 3 at Fort White* 7:30Oct. 10 WEST NASSAU (HC) 7:00Oct. 17 at Taylor County* 7:30Oct. 31 MADISON* 7:00*District
FERNANDINA BEACH HIGHSCHOOLVolleyball
Sept. 23 YULEE* 5:30/6:30Sept. 25 at Orange Park 5:30/6:30Sept. 30 JACKSON* 5:30/6:30Oct. 1 at Mandarin 5:30/6:30Oct. 3-4 at Bolles tourneyOct. 7 BOLLES 5:30/6:30Oct. 9 at Raines* 5:30/6:30Oct. 10-11 JV at Bishop Kenny tourney
Oct. 14 CREEKSIDE 5:30/6:30Oct. 16 at Ponte Vedra 5:30/6:30Oct. 20-23 District 4-4A at WNHS* District
FERNANDINA BEACH HIGHSCHOOL
Junior Varsity FootballSept. 25 at Menendez 6:00Oct. 2 BOLLES 6:00Oct. 8 at West Nassau 6:00Oct. 16 at Hilliard 6:00Oct. 23 YULEE 6:00
FERNANDINA BEACH HIGHSCHOOL
Cross CountrySept. 20 at UF Mountain Dew OpenSept. 27 at Alligator Lake Open 8:00Oct. 4 at Mustang Invitational 7:30Oct. 9 Nassau County 4:30Oct. 18 AMELIA INVITATIONAL 8:00Oct. 22 District 3-2ANov. 6 Region 1-2 at PensacolaNov. 15 State 2A at Tallahassee
FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLESCHOOLFootball
Sept. 23 at Callahan 5:00Sept. 30 OpenOct. 7 BAKER COUNTY (HC) 6:00Oct. 14 at Episcopal 6:00Oct. 22 at Bolles 5:00
YULEE MIDDLE SCHOOLFootball
Sept. 23 at Charlton County 5:00Sept. 30 TRINITY MIDDLE 6:00Oct. 7 BOLLES MIDDLE 6:00Oct. 21 at Callahan 5:00
2014 SCHEDULES
PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER
The Yulee Middle School football team was up 32-0 at halftime Tuesday when the Hornets traveled to Fernandina Beach to take on the Pirates. Lightning delayed and then pre-vented the second half from starting. “We will not have to finish the rest of the game,” YMS Coach Shaun Forbes said. “That will be the final score.” The Hornets rolled to 3-0on the season. Antwuan Alexander had a trio of rushing touchdowns and over 100 yards rushing for Yulee; Maurice Moore also had over 100 yards rushing and scored a TD;Jordan Richo ran in two of Yulee’s two-point conversions; and Chase Crider and Laken Montgomery both converted two-point conversions, catching passes from quarterbackJaxon Crosby. Yulee had more than 300 rushing yards for the third game in a row. The defense forced three Pirate turnovers. “As a coaching staff we are excited about how theboys are playing right now,” Forbes said. “All of the boys are playing great football. We have a big test this next week when we travel to Charlton County.” The Hornets playTuesday at Charlton County, Ga., while the Pirates head to Callahan. Kickoff is at 5 p.m. for both games.
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registration at First Baptist Fernandina is nowopen for kids in kindergarten through sixthgrade.
Upward Basketball and Cheerleading isnot only fun for children but a great fit for fami-lies. The programs conveniently fit into a fami-ly’s busy schedule with no travel teams andjust a one-hour practice and one-hour gameeach week.
Coaches use practices and games toteach and build basketball skills while makingsure the kids have fun. Kids will also learnteamwork and build self-esteem in the bas-ketball leagues and kids basketball camps,making for a positive sports experience.
Cheerleading is becoming more popularthroughout North America and the Upwardcheerleading programs strive to teach thebasics in a fun environment. This foundationin cheerleading will help kids cheer success-fully at the next level.
Each coach will make fun a priority as theyteach kids cheerleading skills to each child onthe squad and, since there are no tryouts,every child will have the chance to bring thecrowd to their feet.
Busy families can even take part in thecheerleading programs because games andpractices are one hour each per week.
Deadline for registration is Nov. 22. Thisyear, basketball shorts and cheerleadingmock turtlenecks are included at no additionalcost. Early registration (before Oct. 30) is $75.After Oct. 30, the fee is $90.
First Baptist, Fernandina is located at 1600S. Eighth St. Visit http://Upward. FBFirst.comor drop by the church office during regularbusiness hours and pick up a registrationform.
WWoorrkksshhoopp ffoorr lliibbrraarryyMartial arts expert Dan Kelly will teach
area residents “how to protect themselves,
become better prepared, not become a vic-tim, and how to escape from arm grips andchoke holds,” at a special self-defense work-shop Oct. 4 at the Atlantic Avenue RecreationCenter, 2500 Atlantic Ave., FernandinaBeach.
Kelly served with the U.S. MarshallService, was an Air Force security specialist,has a black belt in Aikido martial arts and hasled self-defense classes for more than twodecades. He has scheduled this special work-shop as a benefit for the Fernandina BeachLibrary expansion and renovation that will becompleted next spring.
Tickets are available for a donation of $20or more to Friends of the Library. Kelly isdonating his expertise and 100 percent of theproceeds will help purchase library furnitureand equipment.
All residents 14 years old and older areencouraged to attend. The class will takeplace from 9 a.m. to noon at the recreationcenter.
Class size is limited to the first 50 partici-pants who sign up at the library with theirdonation of $20 or more. If there is sufficientinterest, a second workshop may be added.
For tickets and information, visit theFernandina Beach Public Library, 25 N.Fourth St., or call 277-7365.
SSaaiilliinngg CClluubb mmeeeettssThe Amelia Island Sailing Club meets the
first Tuesday at the Kraft Athletic Club at TenAcres. Social hour at 6:30 p.m., meeting at7:30 p.m. Contact Commodore RogerHenderson at (904) 624-2711 or [email protected] or visitwww.ameliaislandsailing.org.
SSppoorrttss aassssoocciiaattiioonnNassau County Sports Association meets
at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday at the county build-ing, Yulee. Call 261-1075 or 277-1609.
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Youth paint bowls for charity luncheonMARGARET JOHNSON
4-H Youth Development
Nassau County 4-H members from across the countypartnered with Barnabas to help decorate bowls for theupcoming Empty Bowls Nassau Luncheon.
The West Side Optimist Club and Lions Club generous-ly allowed the 4-H’ers to use the Lions Club building forthe activity. Area students, seniors and civic groups,including many Nassau County 4-H members, have creat-ed hand-painted and decorated bowls for every guest.
The Empty Bowls Nassau Luncheon will help providemeals and assistance for Nassau County families and indi-viduals that are going through a rough time. Almost10,000 people in Nassau County, including more than3,000 children, don’t know if they will have enough to eateach day.
Barnabas and its partners have distributed over300,000 pounds of food to local residents each year. If youwould like attend the luncheon that will be held Nov. 7 atnoon, at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center inFernandina Beach, contact the Barnabas Center at 261-7000.
The Nassau County UF IFAS 4-H program offersschoolchildren an opportunity to learn about a variety ofproject areas from aerospace to veterinary science. Theyalso learn life skills, social skills and get the opportunity tolearn about giving back to the community in which theylive while having fun.
For information about the Nassau County 4-H YouthDevelopment Program contact the Nassau County UFIFAS Extension office at 879-1019 or nassau.ifas.ufl.edu.
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Painting bowls for the Empty Bowls Lunch are, from left, Aleigha and Aidain Marto, Kyle Alter, Liam Marto, Tristan Marto, Ryan Alter, Ashtyn Lee, Abigail Fahlgren, KinleyHall, Sydney Hall, Kaitlyn Malott and Abagail Felthousen.
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TRIBAL LOVE MUSICAL AT ACT “Long, beautiful, shining, gleaming, steaming,
flaxen, waxen, long, straight, curly, fuzzy, snaggy,shaggy, ratty, matty,oily, greasy, fleecy,down-to-there hair.”This anthem to hippiehair is just one of the32 songs in “Hair, theAmerican Tribal Love-Rock Musical,” open-ing tonight on AmeliaCommunity Theatre’smain stage at 207Cedar St.
Considered ground-breaking when itopened off-Broadwayin 1967 and onBroadway in 1968,“Hair” was a musicalBe-In with a relativelysimple plot and amazing songs such as “GoodMorning Starshine,” “What a Piece of Work isMan,” and “Let the Sunshine In.”
Performances are tonight at 8 p.m.; Sept. 20 at 2p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are
$25. Visit ameliacommunitytheatre.org or call261-6749. The show contains adult language andsituations and is rated R. For information, call 261-6749 or email [email protected].
CARS, COFFEE & CONVERSATIONAuto Legends Amelia will host the next Cars
and Conversation gathering at Starbucks onSadler Road from 9 until noon Sept. 20.
Join the group as they continue to enjoy andlearn aboutunique andspecial his-toric autos,includingthe AlfaRomeo T-33 Stradale(1967-69)street-racer – possibly one of the most exotic andbeautiful auto designs ever by Franco Scaglionein Italy, who designed for Ferrari and others (pic-tured). Worth millions today as only 10 of 18 builtremain, it is on the group’s logo.
Bring out your precious ride on Saturday toshare and tell all about it. Rain cancels. The publicalways encouraged to join in the fun.
RUNWAY RALLYThe third annual Ben Byrns Runway Rally will
take place Sept. 27 at 8 a.m. on the FernandinaBeach Municipal Airport’s runways and taxiways,with a 5K run and 1-mile fun run. New this yearare timing chips to track your time. Pre-register atCurrent Running, 815 S. Eighth St., at all 1st PlaceSports locations in Jacksonville, or atwww.BenByrns.com. Fee is $25 through Sept. 19,$30 afterand $15 forchildren.
The day ofthe race reg-ister at 7 a.m. at the site. Awards will be given ineach age group and to all 1-mile finishers. Overallmale/female winners will receive an aerial tourfrom McGill Aviation. Adults will receive Dry-fitT-shirts and children cotton T-shirts. Aerial fly-overs will begin the rally.
Funds raised will support local organizationsthat provide programs for youth to help develop asense of self-esteem and the ability to make betterchoices in their lives regarding drug use. Visitwww.BenByrns.com for information on the foun-dation’s mission and work with communityorganizations.
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Chef Thomas Tolxdorf
Tastyfood fora greatcause
KENDRA SHAFERFor the News-Leader
Friends of Chef ThomasTolxdorf of The Ritz-Carlton,Amelia Island, are honoringhim in the best way theyknow how, with delicious foodand great company.
The public is invited toattend the upcoming ChefThomas Food Fair at IntuitionAle Works in the Avondalearea of Jacksonville, on Oct.17 from 6-9 p.m.
Thomas was not only a cel-ebrated chef, he also was anardent advocate of youth soc-cer and a volunteer coach. Healso was active with AmeliaIsland Runners and donatedhis chef services at manycommunity events. His recentdeath by car accident was agreat loss for the local com-munity and extended familyof restaurateurs.
To raise money for hisfamily during the difficulttime, some of the area’s bestrestaurants will hold a foodfair in front of the brewery.Tickets are $60, with kidsunder 12 admitted free. Asilent auction is planned, withprizes from places such asThe Ritz-Carlton hotels ofAmelia Island, Jacksonville,Orlando and Atlanta; theOmni; White Oak; many nicerestaurants and original art-work.
To donate silent auctionitems or for more informa-tion, call (904) 556-4853 oremail [email protected].
For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/friends-of-
This year Pasta for Paws gets a professional chef ’s touch
ED HARDEEFor the News-Leader
TThe Nassau HumaneSociety’s annualspaghetti supper isSaturday, and this year it
will have a professional touch.Chef David Berrian, a member
of the culinary team at OspreyVillage and previously a chef atDavid’s and other local restau-rants, is overseeing the foodpreparation this year. The tradi-tional crowd-pleasing recipes forspaghetti sauce and meatballs areback, and “Chef David will beadding some extra flavor,” saidHumane Society ExecutiveDirector Tom Christenson.
The annual Pasta for Pawsevent is a major volunteer effortfor the Nassau Humane Society,and raises money to operate theNHS animal shelter. It’s Saturday
from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at theAtlantic Avenue RecreationCenter. You can dine in or takeout, and tickets will be available atthe door.
A silent auction during the din-ner will feature such items as afootball autographed by FSUcoaching legend Bobby Bowden,an original Jacksonville Jaguarsleather jacket, and Gator Bowltickets, Christenson said. Therewill be live “Margaritaville-style”music from Early McCall, andadoptable dogs and kittens fromthe shelter will be on hand togreet you.
“It’s a fun event,” Christensonsaid.
You’ll get spaghetti, meatballs,salad, bread, beverage anddessert for $14. It’s free for chil-dren age 6 and younger, and $10for kids age 7-10. The supper isalso known for its wide array of
homemade desserts, prepared byHumane Society volunteers. If youcan’t decide which treat tochoose, extra desserts are just $2each.
Osprey Village is the majorsponsor for the event, and HarrisTeeter donated the ground beeffor the meatballs. NHSevents/volunteer coordinatorKelly Monti thanked all of thesponsors “and all the volunteerswho have helped with organizingthe event from decorations, bak-ing desserts, making all thesauce, making over 1,600 meat-balls, and over 50 volunteers whowill be helping the day of theevent. Without the dedication andsupport from our wonderful vol-unteers, we would not be able tohave such successful events tohelp raise funds for our furry
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Chef David Berrian, a member of the culi-nary team at Osprey Village and previouslya chef at David’s and other local restau-rants, is overseeing the food preparation atthis year’s Pasta for Paws fundraiser.
FUSION EXHIBITFusion, collaborative work
by creative photographer AnnKemp and kiln formed glassartist Denise Murphy, both ofFernandina Beach, will be onexhibit Sept. 26-Nov. 7 at theCultural Center at Ponte VedraBeach, 50 Executive Way inPonte Vedra Beach.
An opening reception willbe held Sept. 26 from 6-8p.m. The galleries are free andopen to the public, thanks toindividual and corporate sup-port. Regular gallery hours are9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday. For moreinformation call (904) 280-0614. Visit www.ccpvb.org.
Far left is “An Empty VesselMakes the Loudest Sound” byMurphy, and left is “Shutters(10 of 1)” by Kemp.
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Pollinating with native beesREBECCA L. JORDI AND BEA WALKERFor the News-Leader
Many homeowners in NassauCounty have landscapes that includeflowering trees, perennials and even afew fruit trees. Often a vegetable orherb garden is also added to the land-scape – in the form of raised beds orindividual container gardens.
Many of the Extension office callsfrom homeowners growing fruits andvegetables are regarding their disap-pointment of certain crops like
cucumbers, squash, orange or peartrees, which have beautiful greenfoliage, but no fruit. Nothing is moredisappointing than putting in all theeffort of growing fruits or vegetablesand getting nothing in return.
After concluding the gardener hasselected the appropriate plant (rightplant/right place) for our zone and itis receiving the appropriate amount ofsunlight, water and fertilizer and thesoil pH is correct, then we discoverone important missing factor for goodfruit or vegetable production – polli-nators!
Pollinators are important? Yes!According to the National Academies2014 article titled The Role ofPollinators, “... more than three-fourths of the planet’s angiosperms(flowering plants) rely on over200,000 species of animal pollinatorsto various extents to meet their repro-ductive needs.”
Insect pollinators account for 87 of124 main crops used for human con-sumption. Pollination is the act oftransferring pollen grains from the
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE UF/IFAS EXTENSION
The Mason Bee, above, is a soli-tary bee that will not sting and isa great pollinator for Nassau gar-deners.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Join the Nassau CountyCouncil on Aging for itsRuby Jubilee from 6-10 p.m.Oct. 10 at the Omni AmeliaIsland Plantation resort.Guests will enjoy a full dinnerand live and silent auctions asthey celebrate the agency’s40 years of service to seniors.The dynamic Les DeMerleBand featuring Bonnie Eiselewill provide the entertainment.Reservations are $100 perperson and are availableonline at www.coanassau.com. All proceeds benefit thecouncil’s programs. Call 261-0701 for information.
• • •The 42nd annual Rock
Shrimp Festival takes placeOct. 4 in St. Marys, Ga.,including 5K and 10K races,a 1-mile Kids Fun Run and athemed parade.
Enjoy entertainment,demonstrations, arts & craftsvendors and food concession-aires, including the KiwanisClub rock shrimp dinners.
Advance registration isencouraged for the runs andis mandatory for vendors andparade entries. Discountedrock shrimp dinner tickets canbe purchased in advance atthe St. Marys and KingslandWelcome Centers.
The “St. Marys Express”will run the 1930 saddle teamsteamer Lehigh Valley #26 atnoon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.Purchase tickets at www.stmarysrailroad.com or (912)200-5235.
For festival information orregistration visit www.smkiwa-nis.com or www.Visit StMarys.com, or call (912) 882-4000.
• • •In place of its normal
Friday night wine tasting, ATaste of Wine by Steve willhost a Friday eveningcruise with Amelia RiverCruise on Oct. 10 at $50 perperson. The cruise will lastaround 1 1/2 hours beginningat 5 p.m. Enjoy appetizersand the usual two whites andtwo reds to taste. PleaseRSVP to Raskin at 557-1506or [email protected].
• • •The 17th annual Greek
Festival, Oct. 10-12, will fea-ture the stories, music,dance and food of theislands, the mountains andthe villages of Greece.
Francis Field, 29 CastilloDrive, St. Augustine, will betransformed into a virtualGreek village with all itsvibrant sights and sounds.Hosted by Holy Trinity GreekOrthodox Church, festivalhours are Friday from 4-10p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-10p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5p.m.
With over 100 arts, craftsand business showcaseexhibitors, there will shoppinggalore and lots to explore.Admission is $3 for adults andfree for those 12 and under.Free admission for active mili-tary and their immediate fami-ly with ID. Call (904) 829-0504or visit www.stauggreekfest.com.
• • •What goes on behind the
scenes at the JacksonvilleInternational Airport will berevealed to members of theMen’s Newcomers Club ona tour Oct. 13. It is limited tothe first 25 members who signup by email to Bob Brizes [email protected].
The group will meet at theHome Depot parking lot,southeast corner, at 9:45 a.m.and carpool to the airport. Thetour starts at 10:30 a.m.
• • •The Nassau County affili-
ate of NAMI will hold its10th annual CommunityAwareness and FundraiserDinner Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. inBurns Hall of St. Peter’sEpiscopal Church, 801Atlantic Ave. Applebee’s willprovide a full-course meal.Enjoy silent and live auctionswith state Sen. Aaron Bean asauctioneer. Guest speakersinclude Dr. Ann Grenadier ofBiofeedback Associates ofNortheast Florida, peer advo-cate John Hardman andShannon Padgett, Esq.
Tickets are $20 at the door.Proceeds will provide educa-tion, advocacy, supportgroups, medication/dentalassistance, shoes and basictoiletries to Nassau residentswith a chronic mental healthdiagnosis. Call 277-1886,write to P.O. Box 16712Fernandina Beach, FL 32035or email [email protected].
• • •Osprey Village will host
the fourth annual Chefs’Dinner benefiting the KatieCaples Foundation on Oct.26 from 5-8:30 p.m. Ticketsare $125 per person and alimited number of tables for8 are available at $1,000.
The dinner will feature fivecourses with each selectionprepared and designed exclu-sively by one of five areachefs. Each course is pairedwith fine wines. During thesilent auction guests can bidon travel packages, winesand several cooking items toinspire anyone’s inner chef.
All proceeds will benefitthe Katie Caples Foundationand its organ donation pro-gram. For tickets, visitwww.katierideforlife.org.
THEATER
Rendezvous Festival isaccepting film submissionsfor its debut InternationalFilm and Music FestivalJune 5-13, 2015 on AmeliaIsland and American Beach.Submissions are accepted inthe following categories: U.SShorts, U.S Features, U.SDocumentaries, InternationalShorts, International Features,Animation Shorts and NewCategory Music Videos. Forrules, regulations, submissiondates and fees visit www.ren-dezvousfestival.com.
• • •“Little Shop of Horrors”
is playing at Theatre by theTrax in downtown St.Marys, Ga. Featuring musicin the style of early 1960s,
“Little Shop” has been called“the show that satirizes manythings including science fic-tion, B movies, and musicalcomedy itself.” Shows aretonight and Sept. 20 at 7 p.m.and Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. Ticketsare $12 for adults and $8 forchildren 12 and under. Visitwww.stmaryslittletheatre.comor call (912) 729-1103 formore information.
• • •Fernandina Little
Theatre, 1014 Beech St., isoffering a bevy of produc-tions over the next twoweeks. Theater for Kids,plays for kids performed bykids, is Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. andSept. 27 at 10:30 a.m. andnoon. The Readers Troupewill present a staged readingof the classic comedy “SheStoops to Conquer,” at 7:30p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 2. Anencore performance of“Dearly Departed,” FLT’s hitcomedy about a dysfunctional
southern family, is Oct. 5 at4:30 p.m. Tickets for all per-formances may be purchasedin advance at The UPS Storein the Publix shopping center.
FLT is an intimate perform-ance space and patrons areencouraged to purchase tick-ets in advance to guaranteeseating. For information onFLT events, visit ameliaflt.org.
• • •The State Ballet Theatre
of Russia’s production ofSwan Lake plays Jackson-ville’s Times-Union Center’sMoran Theater on Jan. 9 at8 p.m. Set to the music ofTchaikovsky and based onRussian folklore and Germanlegend, the ballet follows ayoung prince as he works tofree the beautiful swan maid-en from an evil spell.
Tickets start at $42.50 (andat $21 for children 12 andunder). Visit www.artistseries-jax.org, call (904) 442-2929 orvisit the FSCJ Artist Series
box office, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,Monday-Friday. Discountsavailable for groups of 10 ormore at (904) 442-2947 [email protected].
MUSEUM
One ticket, four pubs, awealth of historical informa-tion about downtownFernandina and a good timefor all. Join the Amelia IslandMuseum of History Thursdaysat 5:30 p.m. to tour four of thetown’s most popular, notori-ous or otherwise historic bars.One ticket will get you onedrink at each establishmentand an earful of colorful talesabout the places you visit.Tickets are $25 per person(must be 21, must show ID);tour begins at the historic traindepot in downtown Fernan-dina Beach. Reservationsrequired. Contact Thea at261-7378, ext.105 or [email protected].
CCoonncceerrtt aatt ffoorrttFort Clinch State Park
will its gates to areahomeschool groups, fea-turing free park entry anda Florida songs concertby “Mrs. Kate” on Sept.26. The park opens at 8a.m. and the free concertbegins at 11 a.m. in thecourtyard in front of thefort. The park is located at2601 Atlantic Ave.,Fernandina Beach.
Bring lawn chairs, apicnic and blankets. Afterthe concert, Mrs. Kate’sCD’s, puppets, thundertubes and rainsticks andother items will be avail-able for sale. Visitwww.floridastateparks.organd www.MrsKate.com.
DDaarryyll HHaanncceeDaryl Hance of
Jacksonville will bring hisbrand of funky, bluesyrock and roll music toFernandina Beach onSept. 27 with a perform-ance at the Dog StarTavern on North SecondStreet.
Hance and his PowerTrio will perform songsfrom his new album, LandOf Trembling Earth, aswell as cuts from his 2011 release HallowedGround. Hance co-found-ed the band Mofro withfriend JJ Grey in the late1990s, recording fouralbums and touring inter-nationally with the groupbefore going his own wayin the summer of 2010.Visit www.darylhance.comto learn more.
CCoouunnttrryy jjaammBackwoods Country
Jam will be held Sept. 27at the CallahanSpeedway, headlined byJustin Moore, ACM 2014New Country Artist of theYear, with Jason MichaelCarroll, Jon Langston,Amber DeLaCruz andmore.
Backwoods CountryJam and its team mem-bers will help nonprofits inNorth Florida and SouthGeorgia fundraise throughticket sales and involve-ment in the event.
Gates open at 3:30p.m. Moore takes thestage at 9:30 p.m. Therewill be food, merchandiseand drinks. Tickets are$40 atfacebook.com/backwood-scountryjam, GoneGorgeous (Yulee) andTasty’s (Fernandina), atticketmaster.com or call(904) 451-8072. [email protected].
GGooiinn’’ CCooaassttaallGoin’ Coastal music
series presents, in associ-ation with SweetwaterBrewing Company, NickiBluhm & The Gramblerswith supporting acts TheMother Hips and FjordExplorer on Sept. 28 from4-8 p.m. at Central Park.
Tickets are $15 inadvance ($20 at the door)and available at theAtlantic RecreationCenter, Green TurtleTavern and Pipeline SurfShop.
San Francisco-basedNicki Bluhm & TheGramblers have broughttheir California folk-rocksound to events such asBonnaroo, Newport FolkFestival, Hangout MusicFestival and MountainJam. In July, Nicki Bluhmwas at Red RocksAmphitheatre with theTedeschi Trucks Band.
JJaazzzz FFeessttiivvaallThe Amelia Island Jazz
Festival kicks off Oct. 12with a free concert inAmelia Park from 2-4 p.m.featuring the U.S. NavyBand Southeast. The fes-tival runs through Oct. 19and will feature A LatinJazz Concert and WineTasting Oct. 16; headlinerTony Monaco, jazz organ-ist, Oct. 17; headlinerRandy Brecker, GrammyAward-winning trumpetmaster with a tribute tothe Brecker BrothersBand on Oct. 18; a Dixieto Swing Jazz BrunchOct. 19 with the AIJF All-Star Swingtet; late nightjazz jams, a sponsor partyand more.
Tickets range from $35to $60 for regular admis-sion, with VIP packagesavailable and discountsfor Jazz Pass programs.Visit www.ameliaislandjazzfestival.com.
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Trinity River Band of Callahan, above, will headline the first Willie’s Duck Jam 2014on Sunday at Willie’s Duck Diner (www.williesduckdiner.com) in West Monroe, La.The event is produced by Bucky Newell, who is partners with Willie Robertson inWillie’s Duck Diner. Robertson, executive producer of Duck Dynasty, will join thebands on stage. Trinity River Band is currently on tour with over 120 performancedates this year alone. “Better Than Blue,” the title track of their current album,appeared five weeks on the Bluegrass Today Top 20 Weekly Song Chart – peaking atNo. 4. The band includes Sarah Harris (lead and harmony vocals, mandolin); MikeHarris (guitar, lead and harmony vocals); Lisa Harris (bass, harmony vocals); JoshHarris (banjo, dobro, lead and harmony vocals); and Brianna Harris (fiddle, leadand harmony vocals). Visit TrinityRiverBand.com and join them on Facebook andTwitter.
TRINITY RIVER BAND
Songwriters festival Saturday
CChhiillddrreenn’’ss aarrttThe Island Art Association
will present Children’s Art atthe Education Center, locatednext to the Island ArtAssociation Gallery, 18 N.Second St., on Sept. 27.Session 1, for ages 6-9, is 10-11 a.m.; Session 2, for ages 6-9, is 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; andSession 3, for ages 10-13, is 1-2:15 p.m. Register in advanceat the gallery, 261-7020.
‘‘PPaaiinnttiinngg OOuutt LLoouudd’’“Painting Out Loud,” a
three-mornings workshop, isbeing offered at the IslandArt Association and taught bycontemporary landscapeartist Sharon Haffey on Oct.3, 4 and 6 from 9 a.m. untilnoon. The cost is $100 for allthree days or $40 for an indi-vidual session. Acrylic and oilpainters of all levels are wel-come and the focus will be oncolor choices and mixing,composition, and adaptingphotos for painting in yourown style. To register, contactSharon at [email protected] 310-9194.
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is exhibiting its juriedNouveau Art show, “QuotesFrom Shakespeare.” CummerMuseum of Art & GardensCurator Holly Keris was thejudge. The show is at thegallery through Oct. 5 duringgallery hours. The IAA
Gallery is located at 18 N.Second St. Call 261-7020 orvisit www.islandart.org.
AArrtt ffaaiirrThe Beaches Art Fest 2014
will take place Oct. 4 from 10a.m.-5 p.m. at the BeachesMuseum and History Park,425 Beach Blvd., JacksonvilleBeach.
Presented as a joint effortof the Beaches Museum andDriftwood of JacksonvilleBeach, the event will feature80 artists and a variety ofmediums ranging from paint-ing, photography, pottery andsculpture, through exotic jew-elry from Thailand. Theworks on display have beenselected for their artisticmerit by a professional jury.
Musicians that would liketo perform, or others whowould enjoy volunteering,should contact [email protected]. Call (904)241-5657 or visitwww.BeachesMuseum.org.
YY’’AArrtt SSaalleeThe Island Art Association
will hold a Y’Art Sale Oct. 11from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the IAAArt Education CenterBuilding, 18 N. Second St.,Fernandina Beach.
Artists will be cleaning outtheir studios and selling theiroverstocked, unused suppliesand art. If you want to reservea table and participate in thesale, please register at theIAA Art Gallery, 18 N. Second
St. Cost of registration is $15.The event will be free toattend and open to the public.
PPaaiinnttiinngg wwoorrkksshhooppThe Island Art
Association, 18 N. Second St.,Fernandina Beach, will host aLarry Moore Plein AirWorkshop, Oct. 30-Nov. 1from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day.
The workshop will focuson taking small references,small studies or photos andturning them into largerworks. Depending on theweather the class will eitherwork outside in the morningin downtown Fernandina, tocreate plein air studies, or ifthe weather is bad, work inthe IAA Art Education CenterStudio, from existing refer-ences and paintings. Learnwhat makes a painting work,how to create a stronger com-position, being a morethoughtful artist and tech-niques for the studio painter.
This prominent painterillustrator has been teachingfor over 30 years. His work isin many museums and collec-tors’ homes. He has pub-lished several books andmany articles on his tech-niques. Visit www.larry-moorestudios.com.
Cost for the class is $350.A $100 deposit is required tohold a space. [email protected], phone (407) 222-8585, orwrite to him at 2440 RoxburyRoad, Winter Park, FL 32789.
ART WORKS
ST. MARYS, Ga. – St. Marys’ First AnnualSongwriter’s Festival will take place from 10a.m.- 6 p.m. on Saturday at the St. MarysWaterfront Park. Several genres of music willbe covered during the event, so that every-one will enjoy the day.
Songwriter’s from across the country willplay their music at the amphitheater through-out the day with featured performances byRick Scott, a Grammy-nominated formerdrummer for the popular group “Alabama.”Other performing musicians are fromColorado, Georgia, Kentucky and SouthCarolina and include Sherry Carlisle, SusanMarie Gallion of Fernandina Beach, DianaTrask, Nick Petta and more.
Music festival admission is free, withshopping opportunities from vendor boothsfrom 10 a.m.-5 p.m. With the purchase of a $3alcohol event wristband, beer and wine willbe available through 5 p.m. for consumptioninside the park.
During the festival, there will be a rafflefor five Silvertone acoustic guitars signed byall festival performers, with the proceedsgoing to benefit the Ronald McDonald House
Charities. Raffle tickets are $5
each or $20 for five. Witha $20 purchase youreceive a free McDonald’sextra value meal voucher.Tickets can be purchasedat the St. Marys WelcomeCenter, Jerry Lee’s MusicEmporium, Wee Pub,Cumberland Inn & Suites,Once Upon A Booksellerand McDonald’s inKingsland and Folkston,
Ga., and Callahan. You do not need to bepresent to win.
After the festival the music continues with“Back from the Brink” playing modern blue-grass and Americana for the last StarryNights Music in the Park performance of theyear from 6-8 p.m. Bring lawn chairs andblankets for use throughout the day.
For festival information contact Jerry’sLees Music Emporium at (912) 576-4401 andfor area information call the Welcome Centerat (912) 882-4000 or VisitStMarys.com.
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Sunday School ..................................9:30 amSunday Worship..............................10:45 amWednesday AWANA........................6:15 pmWednesday Bible Study ................6:30 pm
Pastor:Bud Long941017 Old Nassauville Road • County Rd-107 South
Fernandina Beach, FL32034261-4741
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CELEBRATION BAPTIST CHURCH
Innovative Style, Contemporary Music, Casual Atmosphere
85520 Miner Rd. Yulee, FL 32097Sunday Worship 9:00am and 10:30am
Nursery ProvidedKidKredible Children Ministries
Meeting @ 10:30am SundayYouth Program Wed. @ 6:30pm
Connecting with Christ...Connecting with People.
FOR MORE INFO: (904) 225-0777
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Worship this weekat the place of your choice...
YBCDoug Sides, Senior Pastor
Morning Services 8:15 and 11:00 amSunday School 9:45 am
Sunday Evening 6:00 pmWednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm
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In the Heart of Fernandina9 N. 6th Street
Dr. Wain WesberrySenior Pastor
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Worship 8:30 & 11 amSunday School 9:50 am
Nursery •Children Youth Adults
261-3837www.first-presbyterian-
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7:30AM Service8:15AM Breakfast9:00AM Service
10:15AM Christian Formation11:00AM Service6:00PM Beach Service
(second Sunday of each month)6:00PM Celtic Service
(fourth Sunday of each month)
Welcomes You!Located at the corner of 8th &Atlantic
St. Peter’sEpiscopal Church
BLACKROCK BAPTISTCHURCH
96362 Blackrock Rd., Yulee261-6220
John KasperPASTOR
Sunday Morning Worship Service - 10:30 amSunday School 9:15 am
Sunday Evening Worship Service - 6:00 pmWednesday Service - 7:00 pm
Nursery Provided www.blackrockbaptist.com
Sunday Services 9:15 & 11:15 a.m.
(904)277-4414 www.ameliachapel.com
Amelia Plantation / Omni Resort36 Bowman Road
Pastor Ted Schroder
You are welcome here!
First BaptistChurch
Fernandina BeachSUNDAY WORSHIP
9:00 Life Groups10:15 AM & 6:00 PMWednesday 6:30 PM
904-261-3617FBFirst.com
Meets 2nd & 4th Sunday at 10:00 a.m.at American Beach Community Center
1600 Julia StreetCall 904.415.0822
for more informationAll are invited & children are welcomed
Unity. A Positive Path for Spiritual Living
Traditional Family Worship . . . . . . . 8 am & 11 am(weekly communion at 8 am)
Contemporary Worship . . .9:30 am in Maxwell Hall
Sunday School for alll Ages . . . . .9:30 am & 11 am
Wednesday Dinner (Aug-May) . . . . . . . . . .4:45 pm
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20 South Ninth Street 261-4907Rev. Darien K. Bolden Sr., Pastor
The Church in the Heart of the City
With the Desire to be in the Heart of All People
Sunday New Members Class 9 a.m.Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m.
Wednesday Noon-day PrayerWednesday Mid-week Service 7-9 p.m.
Ministries: Bus & Van, Couples, Singles,Youth
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Amelia BaptistChurch
Pastor: Dr. H. Neil HeltonSunday Worship Service – 10:30am
Bible Study – 9amNursery provided for all servicesSmall group studies-Adults 6pm
Wednesday - Prayer Service 6:30pmPreschool and Children Activities
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Where heart & mind meet Christ in love & service
Running, hiding and God’s endless mercyWhen I saw him, I felt the pull. I
don’t know why, but it always seemsto happen to me when I’m headingsomewhere important. As I drovepast him, he made his way off theshoulder of the road and down theembankment into the woods. That’swhen the Lord spoke to me. “I wantyou to turn around and offer him aride.”
“He went into the woods,” I toldthe Lord, as if He hadn’t noticed. Isuppose somehow I was hopingHe’d let me off the hook. It didn’twork. In my heart I knew what Hewanted me to do. With a bit of reluc-tance, I made a U-turn and headedback. To my surprise, just as I pulledup to the spot, he emerged from thedense roadside vegetation.
About 15 or 16 years old, it was
clear he was havinga tough time.Startled by my sud-den appearance, ittook him a momentto respond to myoffer to give him alift. Once he did,we both were in fora surprise. I kidyou not, he lookedjust like me. Thesame blue eyes,the same curlyhair, even the dim-ple on the chin. Athis age, I could
have been his twin. As he tucked his duffle bag
between his legs and closed thedoor, I felt the presence of God
come in the car with him. “Myname’s Rob, what’s yours,” I said,bracing myself in the event his namewas Rob too. “Steve,” he said.“Where are you headed,” I asked.“Can you take me to the police sta-tion?” he said. “I need to turn myselfin.” “Sure,” I said, trying to not toseem too nosey.
As he told me his story, I did mybest to just listen. “I ran away from aprogram my parents put me in, insouth Florida,” he said. “Actually, mydad and step mom put me there. Myparents are divorced.” The pain inhis voice was obvious. For days hehad been running, hitchhiking andliving in the woods. At the moment Ihad driven by, he had just reachedthe end of himself.
When it seemed right, I decided
to share my story with him. I toldhow I had moved to Florida as anaimless 19-year-old, how the Lordhad met me in all of my troubles,and how it was Him that had nudgedme to turn my car around to pickhim up that day. As I spoke, he lis-tened. As I looked at him, I kept see-ing myself. The resemblance wasuncanny. By the time we reachedthe police station, he too was sens-ing the divine nature of ourencounter.
After giving him my cell phonenumber and asking if he would mindif I prayed for him, he thanked mefor the ride and made his way to thefront door of the police station. Ashe did, I had an overwhelming sensethat he was going to be all right.How you might ask? Because the
same God that had met me, had met him. There was no doubt inmy mind that God’s hand was onhim.
That day the Lord challenged me.In all my racing around to accom-plish my so-called “important stuff,”I had almost missed the very thingthat mattered most – a person whomGod was reaching out to. The factthat he looked just like me was anadded bonus. Through my simpleact of reluctant obedience, God hadused him to remind me of the greatgrace that I had received so manyyears ago.
“Blessed are the merciful for theyshall obtain mercy.” (Matthew 5:7)
Robert L. Goyette is pastor ofLiving Waters World Outreach Center.
RELIGION NOTESVVoolluunntteeeerrss nneeeeddeedd
If you are looking for a place tovolunteer interacting with peoplewho need a smile, a hug, a word ofencouragement or tangible evidencethat they are not alone, the SalvationArmy Hope House may have a placefor you on its team. They are cur-rently seeking enthusiastic andcheerful volunteers to staff thereception desk and Clothes Closet.Please call 321-0435 or stop by 410 S.Ninth St., on the corner of Ninthand Date.
• • •The Day Drop-in Center is look-
ing for volunteers for Tuesdays andWednesdays mornings. The centerwelcomes people experiencinghomelessness and those at high riskof homelessness. Services includeshowers and laundry facilities, amailing address, phone and comput-er use, help acquiring needed docu-ments, and referral to local serviceproviders. The center is located atthe Fernandina Beach Church ofChrist at the corner of Jasmine andSouth 14th streets. To volunteer orfor more information, contact DaniGammel, (216) 225-7101.
FFaallll sscchheedduulleeSt. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 801
Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach,announces its new fall and winterschedule. Sundays include servicesat 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.Breakfast is at 8:15 a.m. andChristian Formation at 10:15 a.m. Abeach service is held at 6 p.m. thesecond Sunday of each month. ACeltic service is held at 6 p.m. thefourth Sunday of each month.
FFiirrsstt BBaappttiisstt aatt 115555First Baptist Church of
Fernandina Beach on South EighthStreet is celebrating its 155th birth-day during September. Each Sundaywill highlight a period of time in thehistory of the church. To learn morevisit www.fbfirst.com or call 261-3617. The church is located at 1600S. Eighth St.
PPaannccaakkee bbrreeaakkffaassttSt. Francis of Assisi, the Yulee
mission church of St. Michael
Catholic Church in FernandinaBeach, will host a fundraiser flapjackbreakfast at Applebee’s on Sept. 20from 8-10 a.m. Tickets are $10. Take-out will be available. All are wel-come.
HHoommeeccoommiinnggJoin Five Points Baptist Church
for its Homecoming celebration onSunday, Sept. 21. Music starts at 10a.m. with The Hicks Family andguest speaker Eugene Strickland at11 a.m. Dinner will follow in theFellowship Hall. Five Points BaptistChurch is located at 736 BonnieviewRoad, Fernandina Beach. Call 261-4615 for information.
SSppeecciiaall gguueessttNew Life Christian Fellowship
will hold two special services Sept.21 with guest Rick Pino, founder ofFire Rain Ministries, which for thepast eight years has been calling peo-ple to lives of radical love, radicalholiness and radical devotion toJesus. Pino will lead worship andshare a message during the 10 a.m.service and will also lead worship forthe Burning Heart service at 6 p.m.This service is an extended time ofintimate worship. New Life is locatedat 2701 Hodges Blvd., Jacksonville.Visit www.nlcf.org.
RReevviivvaallLegacy Baptist Church invites
you to its second annual fall revivalSept. 22, 23 and 24. Guest pastor willbe Rusty Bryan, with guest Ministerof Music Doug Allen. Services are at7 p.m. each night, with Tuesdaybeing a “Special Youth Night.” Therewill be a hot dog supper on Tuesdayat 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited tothe supper.
Legacy Baptist is located in itstemporary location at the volunteerfire station at 941328 Old NassauvilleRoad, Fernandina Beach. Enjoy goodgospel preaching and singing. Forinformation, contact Pastor JeffWhitaker at 753-0731.
WWoommeenn’’ss BBiibbllee SSttuuddyyOn Tuesday, Sept. 23, First
Presbyterian Church, 9 N. Sixth St.,will offer a Women’s Bible Studyopen to all women in the community.
Meg Rensberry and CharlotteCollins will facilitate the DVD study,Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed,A study of David, by Priscilla Shirer,Beth Moore & Kay Arthur. Thiseight-week study will meet in JimThomas Hall next to the sanctuaryfrom 10a.m. until noon. Cal 261-3837to register. Workbooks are availablefor $15 each.
TTuueessddaayy wwoorrsshhiippThe Feast of Trumpets, also
known as Rosh HaShana, is the firstof God’s appointed fall feasts andbegins on Wednesday evening, Sept.24. If you ever wondered what it’s allabout and why it is important to fol-lowers of Jesus, come and see. MaryMoore, Hope House manager, willlead a teaching filled with sounds,smells, textures and tastes on Sept.23 at noon. For more information,call 321-0435 or stop by the SalvationArmy Hope House, located at 410 S.Ninth St.
WWeellllnneessss ffaaiirrFernandina Beach Church of
Christ, along with Baptist Health,presents a Health and Wellness Fairon Sept. 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in thefellowship hall at 1005 South 14th St.,Fernandina Beach. Baptist Healthwill offer the following screenings:blood pressure checks, body compo-sition such as body mass index orbody fat measures, and cholesteroland blood sugar screenings. Join in aday of fun and fellowship that willinclude a variety of vendors and com-munity resources. For informationcontact Pat Williams at 583-6344.
GGuueesstt ssppeeaakkeerrNew Life Christian Fellowship
will celebrate 30 years of ministry onSept. 28 at 10 a.m. Guest speaker willbe Pastor Rusty Nelson from theRock Family Worship Center inHuntsville, Ala. The service will fea-ture music from the past to the pres-ent along with multimedia presenta-tions looking back at the history ofNew Life. Immediately following theservice enjoy a Family ReunionPicnic on the grounds with relaygames and family fun. Bring yourpicnic lunch and join in a day of funand fellowship. New Life is located at
2701 Hodges Blvd., Jacksonville. Forinformation go to www.nlcf.org.
FFaaiitthh wwoorrkksshhooppGrace Community Church will
host a share your faith workshop onSaturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4p.m. at Grace Community Church,96038 Lofton Square Court, next toWinn-Dixie, in Yulee.
Session topics include “why is itso hard to share our faith with oth-ers,” “overcoming the fear of wit-nessing,” “sharing the gospel withstories,” “developing a love for thelost,” “developing an ongoing min-istry” and more.
Trainers Ron and Lynn Lesterwill lead the training. The Lestersare members of Good News Churchin St. Augustine where since 2006,among other volunteers, they haveled outreach and evangelism trainingprograms to more than 1,200 peoplein multiple churches. The cost is $15per person and financial scholarshipsare available. For information visitgracenassau.com.
PPrriinnccee ooff PPeeaacceePrince of Peace Lutheran Church,
2600 Atlantic Ave., across from FortClinch, holds a service of traditionalworship and communion on Sundaysat 9 a.m. Children’s Sunday Schooland Adult Bible Study are at 10:15a.m. and praise worship and com-munion at 11 a.m. The Rev. Ida E.Iverson is pastor.
PPllaayyggrroouuppMom, me Playgroup for moms
and infants-preschoolers meetsevery Thursday morning in Noah’sPlace at First Presbyterian Church, 9N. Sixth St. in downtown FernandinaBeach. Noah’s Place is open from 9a.m.-noon for moms to gather, social-ize and network while children growand learn through play and interac-tion. All are welcome. If you havequestions, call the church office at261-3837 or visit www.first-presbyte-rian-church-32034.org.
DDiinnnneerr ffuunnddrraaiisseerrHot fish sandwiches will be avail-
able at 4 p.m. Friday and Sundayevenings at First Missionary BaptistChurch, 20 S. Ninth St., Fernandina
Beach, for a small donation.Proceeds will benefit FernandinaBeach resident Maybelle Kirkland-Brown, who is entered in the contestto become Union St. JamesAssociation Queen.
CCeelleebbrraattee RReeccoovveerryyFirst Assembly of God, 302 South
14th St., Fernandina Beach, is host-ing a series of “Celebrate Recovery”classes, a training course for thoseministering to or struggling with alife-controlling condition. FirstAssembly adds to this course its col-lective experience of more than 20years ministering to the local com-munity’s most vulnerable citizens.Acquire the skills to bring liberty tothe lives of those trapped in life-con-trolling conditions. For informationcall 261-6448.
‘‘TThhee CClloosseett’’ Emmanuel For His Glory
Community Outreach Ministriesannounces the opening of “TheCloset” for those in need of clothingand shoes for men, women and chil-dren. The ministry also is acceptingclothing donations. “The Closet” iscurrently located in the HickoryVillage subdivision (Miner Road), at86292 Sand Hickory Trail. For infor-mation contact Lois Cook at 624-3501.
GGrruubb aanndd GGoossppeellA Bible-based prayer service with
free breakfast offers food for thebody and the soul at 8:30 a.m. everySunday at The Barn in Yulee, 850918US 17, one block north of A1A at thecorner of Pages Dairy Road. Call477-7268.
HHeellpp nneeeeddeeddThe all-volunteer Yulee Interfaith
Dinner Network needs the commu-nity’s help to continue to provide hot,healthy meals to adults and childrenexperiencing hunger in our commu-nity. Just $25 provides enough meatto serve a hot meal to 50 people. Tohelp, contact the network [email protected], 556-2496, orsend donations to The Coalition forthe Homeless, P.O. Box 16123,Fernandina Beach, FL 32035. Pleaseput YIDN in the memo line.
PULPITNOTES
Pastor Rob Goyette
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chef-thomas-food-fair-at-intu-ition-tickets-12634150083. Formore information, go towww.facebook.com/events/808762875843060.
Intuition Ale Works and 29South are the event organiz-ers. Participating restaurantsinclude Intuition Ale Works,29 South, The Ritz-Carlton,the Art Institute, BlackSheep, Cafe Nola, Chef’s Gar-den, Corner Taco, HawkersAsian Street Fare, Kelley’s,Lulu’s, M Shack, Moxie
Kitchen, Orsay, Salty Pelican,Taverna, Blind Rabbit,Cloister, the Florida HouseInn and Uptown Market.
If you cannot attend theevent but would like to con-tribute, donations to thememorial fund can be madethrough Paypal at www.pay-pal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_but-ton_id=6MGTX6FTLUEDN,or by depositing funds direct-ly into the Thomas TolxdorfMemorial Fund, Account No.1005462906 at First CoastCommunity Bank.
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friends in our shelter. And athank you to all the local busi-nesses who have donateditems for our silent auction.”
Mary Hamburg, socialdirector at Osprey Village,said the Nassau HumaneSociety has had a majorimpact on residents. “Many of our communitymembers have adopted theirpets from the HumaneSociety and they have beenthrilled with their experi-ences,” she said.
“In one particular instance,the staff from the HumaneSociety came out to get toknow one of our residents alittle better so they could findthe perfect cat for her. Wehave also had volunteersbring animals out to ourAssisted Living Facility forpet therapy. We are honoredto be able to give back to
them as they have given tous,” she said.
In addition to OspreyVillage, event sponsors areAmelia Boat Club andRentals, Scally-Wags PetGrooming, A Passion forPooches Pet Spa, First CoastCommunity Bank, HamiltonPress, Harbor Wear, HarrisTeeter/Manager ScottWarley, Highland Cabinets,Hot Paws Grooming, Mikeand Charlotte Bowling,Nassau VeterinaryHospital/Dr. Kim Carter,Olive Amelia, Publix, SeaHorse Properties, Target,
Time SolutionsProfessional AssistantServices/Penny Logan,Vystar Credit Union, WallacePierson Travel/ First CoastTours Inc. and Yulee FamilyDental.
For information visitNassauHumaneSociety.comor call 321-1647.
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526 CITRONA DRIVESecluded 3.32 acres on Mid Island location. Property can accommo-date at least one home site and guest house. Beautiful tall canopy oftrees on bluff with artesian springs running at bottom of bluff. 9'masonry wall separates unique parcel from neighbors to North.Property to South is heavily wooded and parallels CitronaSubdivision property
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male part (anther) to thefemale part (stigma) of theflower to form seeds, fruits orvegetables. This transfer canhappen via bats, birds, windand insects.
The four major groups ofpollinating insects are: flies;butterflies and moths; bee-tles; and bees. Bees are themost important group of polli-nators because they gatherpollen and repeatedly visitone flower species per ses-sion. This ensures pollen isnot transferred to a differentspecies of flower, which iswhy beekeepers can be cer-tain the honey made is wild-flower or orange blossom ortupelo, etc.
Butterflies, moths, flies,wasps and beetles feed on dif-ferent flowers and have lesspollen contact as theseinsects are more interested innectar. They are beneficialpollinators but these insectsjust happen to brush up onthe pollen when visiting theflowers – they are not huntingfor it.
All bees are important forpollination but native bees area gardener’s best friend!Unlike honeybees, nativebees are mostly solitary (theydon’t live in colonies), andthey are often non-stinging,unless provoked. Remember,honey bees were introducedto the United States byexplorers and settlers; we had native bees long beforecolonization of Europeans.Native bees have narrownests that are either belowground or in wood cavities.They are often specific polli-nators. For example, theSquash Bee is dedicated tosquash, pumpkin and similarcucurbits (gourds).
Unlike concerns about thedecline in the honeybee popu-lation, native bees are plenti-ful. There are over 4000species in North America.Florida is home to over 300native bees species! Here area few of the Florida nativebees that benefit gardeners:
• The Metallic Sweat Beeis an important pollinator offlowering fruit and seedplants.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf-files/IN/IN89700.pdf
• The SoutheasternBlueberry Bee pollinatesorchards and floweringplants, in addition to blueber-ry shrubs.
• Long Horned Bees areground nesters, often seen innative grasses. They preferwoodland and scrubs as ahabitat. Some species of theLong Horned Bees are specif-ically attracted to daisies,asters and similar plants.
• Leafcutter Bees are soli-tary bees and will sting only ifhandled. They are importantpollinators of native plants,alfalfa and blueberries.http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/bees/leafcut-ting_bees.htm
• Blue Orchard MasonBees, native to the west coastof the U.S. and Canada, areimportant pollinators of fruittrees and blueberries. Theynest in tunnels of wood cavi-ties. Once they have complet-ed the nests, the tunnel issealed with mud. They areshort-lived, living only about
three months after male beesemerge in mid-February.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in982
Since native bees can ben-efit our gardens, are general-ly non-stinging and are soli-tary (no hives), how can weattract them to our land-scapes?
First, you can conserveexisting habitats, such asdecaying tree stumps orwood with cavities, which areattractive to nesting bees.Next, avoid insecticides, espe-cially systemics with imida-clopid or other neoncitinoids.To be certain, read the labels.For insect problems, useorganics or Integrated Pest Management (IPM).Learn to tolerate some insect“damage” to your plants andtrees.
Also, leave some bare soilin undisturbed areas of yourlandscape, so ground-nestingbees can tunnel through theground. Make sure mud isavailable for bees that buildnests in wood cavities. If youdon’t live near mud, artificial-ly create some by placing wetsoil a dish or pan and keepingit moist. Finally, what everygardener loves to do: plantnative and nectar flowers,shrubs and trees that our spe-cial friends love.
Some of these plants are:Tickseed (Coreopsis),Blanket Flower (Gaillardia),Beach Sunflower, SouthernSage Salvia, Tropical Sage,Climbing Aster, Partridge Pea(Cassia fasciceilata),Powderpuff (MimosaStrigillosa), Blazing Star(Liatris), Pennyroyal(Piloblephis rigida), BeeBalm, Fiddlewood(Citharexylum frticossum),Walter’s Viburnum, FloridaPrivet, Porterweed,Goldenrod, Wild Coffee, Seagrape, Saw Palmetto,Cabbage Palm, herbs, fruitsand berries, and bee nests.
To learn more about polli-nators and to have the oppor-tunity to build two Mason beehouses, attend NassauExtension’s “Bring on thePollinators” class on Oct. 3 at10 a.m. Pre-registration isrequired if you want to takehome two bee houses. Thecost is $10 for supplies.Download the registrationform online athttp://nassau.ifas.ufl.edu/horticulture/landmatters/land-matters.html. For more infor-mation, call the Extensionoffice at 879-1019. MasterGardeners are on office dutyFridays, from 10 a.m. until 2p.m., at 491-7340.
Resources: Native Bees –Gardeners’ Best Friends, byMichelle Peterson MasterGardener St. Lucie County
• • •Rebecca L. Jordi is the
UF/IFAS Nassau CountyExtensionDirector/HorticulturalExtension Agent. Bea Walkeris an active Master Gardenervolunteer with the NassauCounty Extension Service andthe University ofFlorida/IFAS. MasterGardener volunteers serveunder the direction of Jordi.For information on the MasterGardener program and appli-cation requirements, contactJordi at the Extension office,879-1019, or [email protected].
BEES Continued from 1BFirst Baptist celebrates homecoming MICKI SMITH
For the News-Leader
OOn Sunday, First BaptistChurch will celebrate its 155years on Amelia Island with aspecial Homecoming Service
at 10:15 a.m. The special guest speaker is the Rev.
Jeff Whitaker, a local business ownerand pastor of Legacy Baptist Church inNassauville, who grew up in the FirstBaptist Church.
Jeff was licensed to preach, wasgraduated from Luther Rice Seminaryand then ordained in 2013 by FirstBaptist Church.
During this service, Pastor JeffOverton andthe FBC con-gregation willrecognize andhonor threewomen fortheir manyyears of serv-ice to God andtheir contribu-tions to thegrowth of theFirst BaptistChurch.
• Mrs.Cassie HarperHaddock is ouroldest memberat 97 yearsyoung!
This Baxley, Ga., native met her husband-to-be in Kingsland and hesoon had an opportunity for employ-ment with Rayonier in Fernandina.
She was invited to church by herneighbor across the street, MelbaHaddock.
Cassie would hear Melba practicingthe piano daily and one day Melba invit-ed Cassie to come with her to PrayerMeeting. She did and immediatelytransferred her letter of membership toFBC in 1940.
• Mrs. Melba Haddock Shiver ownsthe title of having the longest ChurchMembership of 77 years.
Her piano playing turned into anopportunity to play the organ as ateenager and she became the full-timeorganist at FBC for 55 years.
Melba was active in other areas ofthe church such as the GA/RAs, choir, Sunday School classes and theWMU. She also worked in theFernandina Beach School system for 28years.
• Mrs. Melba Jones Sayler camefrom Brunswick, Ga., when she wasabout three years old.
Even as a teenager she was allowedto work with her mother who was a tele-phone operator above what is now theRobison’s jewelry store.
That lasted until the dial-tone systemwas initiated! Melba holds the longestSunday School Membership of 86years.
As a six-year-old she rememberswalking to the newly built brick churchat Fifth and Alachua streets for SundaySchool. Melba joined the church in1938.
Please join First Baptist at 10:15 a.m.Sunday to celebrate, worship and stayfor dinner, which will be served in theFamily Life Center immediately follow-ing the morning service.
To learn more visit www.fbfirst.comor call 261-3617.
The church is located at 1600 S.Eighth St., Fernandina Beach.
The Rev. JeffWhitaker
Cassie Harper with her parents,near Baxley, Ga., above. Left,Cassie Haddock with daughterSuzanne Edwards. Below,Raymond and Cassie Haddock.
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Melba HaddockShiver, above inher role aschurch organist,and left. Right and belowright is MelbaJones Sayler.
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102 Lost & FoundIf You Have Lost Your Pet - pleasecheck the Nassau Humane Societyfacility located at 671 Airport Rd. nextto the airport (904)321-1647 & theNassau County Animal Shelter, 86078License Rd. in Yulee next to the driverslicense building (904)491-7440.
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602 Articles for SaleFRUGAL CACHET CONSIGNMENT -at 11 N. 3rd St. in Fernandina will closeSeptember 30, 2014, for approximate-ly four months. All merchandise isbeing sold at reduced prices. The storewill reopen in early 2015 at another lo-cation. Come enjoy the storewide sale.
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611 Home FurnishingsSOLID WOOD TABLE - with 4 paddedchairs. In good shape. $150. Call(904)206-3241, leave message.
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REAL ESTATESALES
806 WaterfrontWaterfront Homes & Lots - Call(904) 261–4066 for information. C.H.Lasserre, Realtor.
807 CondominiumsFERNANDINA CAY - Wonderful oceanviews and a location people love! This3/3 condo is a must see, south endunit on the 2nd floor of this small sizedcondo complex. Price was greatlyreduced recently - priced to sell. Callfor appt. (904)261-2612, BonnieRidley, Sun Group Properties, Inc.
809 LotsHIGHLAND DUNES - Beautiful houselot. Set up for full basement/in-lawapt. Private backyard. Asking $99,000.Call (508)685-2803.
811 Commercial/Retail
FOR SALE
Teakwood Mobile Home Park 8652 Jake Carlton Road
Yulee, FL 32097
Income producing mobile homepark that consists of 40 pads ofwhich 33 are occupied. $71K NetOperating Income per annum.Value add opportunity to driveadditional earnings. Please callBradley Coe or Douglas Blair,Colliers International NortheastFlorida, for additional information.(904)358-1206
817 Other AreasBANK FORECLOSED - unrestrictedacreage, 40 acres up to 350 acres from$49,900. Exc hunting, deer, turkey,creek frontage, mountain views,towering hardwoods, road frontage.Financing avail. Call (877)520-6719 orRemax (423)756-5700. ANF
DEL RIO, TN MTN. CABIN - 2 ac, onstream, paved road, 5 RV campsites,1000sf, furnished. $138,000. (904)225-9160
ONLINE ONLY AUCTION - 244+/-acres in Ocilla, GA. Timberland &recreational tract, Alapaha Riverfrontage. Bidding ends 10/2, 4pm.Rowellauctions.com (800)323-8388.ANF
REAL ESTATERENTALS
851 Roommate Wanted
ROOM FOR RENT - for maturefemale, responsible professional. (904)310-6310
852 Mobile HomesSTATIONARY RV’S - for rent weeklyor monthly. Call (904)225-5577.
YULEE - 3BR rent to own DW$995/mo. Newly remodeled, water &sewer included. Coming available soona 3BR/1.5BA SW. Call (904)501-5999.
AFFORDABLE LIVING - Bring yourRV to live on a campground for $425/mo. All utilities included. (904)225-5577.
855 ApartmentsFurnished
WATERFRONT - 1BR, furnishedexcept for bed, private, cozy, close toshopping. Available 10/1 or sooner.(904)703-4265
AT BEACH - Sm effic $145 wk/$575mo. 1BR $225 wk/$895 mo. + dep. Incall utils + basic cable. Avail now. ALSO- 2 & 3BR mobile homes. 261-5034
DUPLEX - 2BR/1BA, older, shady, nearbicycle path. $900/mo. + deposit.(904)556-1492
856 ApartmentsUnfurnished
AMERICAN BEACH - Quiet 3BR/3BAacross from the beach, 1600 sq. ft.$1300/mo. + electric. Available 10/3.(904)310-6502.
OCEAN VIEW UPSTAIRS DUPLEX -$1200/mo. One huge BR/study, 1-1/2baths, lg living rm/dining area/kitchen,enclosed front porch, open side porch,great garage, storage area. IncludesW/D, D/W, stove, fridge. 2337 S.Fletcher. (904)583-2599 or (904)261-7754
857 Condos-FurnishedFURNISHED 3BR/2.5BA TOWN-HOUSE - on Amelia Island, 2 blks frombeach. Available weekly or monthlythru April 2015. Call Ronald (229)392-4969, if no answer leave msg.
860 Homes-Unfurnished3BR/2BA HOUSE - in Heron Isles.Kitchen has all appliances. Garage,fenced in yard, lake view. Pets consid-ered. 96050 Starlight Ln. $1200/mo.(904)557-6501
2BR/1BA HOME - for rent, Hwy 17 inYulee. $850/mo. + $850 deposit. Call(904)225-8720.
2BR/1BA PIRATES WOOD - Yulee.Community pool, detached garage,boat ramp. $800/mo. + $750 deposit.Call (386)365-8543.
860 Homes-UnfurnishedSPACIOUS 3BR/2BA HOME - inLakewood. Kitchen has all appliances.Garage, sun porch, fenced in yard. Petsconsidered, Penbrook Dr. $1400/mo.(904)557-6501
VISITwww.chaplinwilliamsrentals.com for the most recent informationon Long Term Rentals. Updated Daily.Chaplin Williams Rentals, The Area'sPremier Rental Company
861 Vacation RentalsOCEANVIEW - 3BR/2BA & 2BR/1BA.Call (904)261-4066, C.H. Lasserre,Realtor, for special rates.
863 OfficeEXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITES - Officespace from 100 sq. ft. to 2,000 sq. ft.Includes utilities, Internet, commonarea receptionist, conference room,break room, & security. For info call(904)753-4179.
TRANSPORTATION
901 AutomobilesFOR SALE - 2003 BMW 325i,automatic, 6 cyl., green with tintedwindows, sun roof, 194,000 miles, runsgreat, fairly clean, serviced locally.Asking Blue Book value of $3,500.Please call 753-0236 or see the car atExecutive Park office complex, 1890South 14th St., parked in back.
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