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ME RRY CHRISTNAS F LORIDA's OLDEST W E E K LY NEWSPAPER NEWS' LEADER7 :"\ir \ !-l FRIDA DECEMBER 23, 2011/18 PAGES 2 SECTIONS *fbnewsleader.com County mulls break with JEA GARRETT PELICAN News-Leader Ten years into a 30-year agreement with JEA to supply county residents with water and sewer infrastructure, 'the Nassau County Commission is hav- ing second thoughts. At the suggestion of Planning & Zoning Board members Wednesday, the'board voted 4-0 to direct staff to explore alternatives to continuing its partnership with the utility provider.- specifically, sending out an inquiry, examining JEA's finances and grading the company's performance. Commissioner Danny Leeper left the. meeting early and did not vote. The primary options, County, Manager Ted Selby told commission- ers, would be the county buying out, or finding another utility provider to pur- chase, JEA's stake. "Apparently JEA is not in a position to expend any additional funding at this time to expand their boundaries," he said. The discussion comes at an oppor- tune time: The first "true-up" or review of the parties' agreement is tentative- ly scheduled for January, said Selby. ,Coufnty Attorney David Hallman said members of the Impact Fee and .Cog.rPrency Task Force suggested canvassing the'marketplace for poten- tial buyers, in part' because of the appropriateat" timing granted by the review. ofJEA appeared last year at the local plan- ning agency earlier Hallmair in the year and one of the things she said that really stuck in everyone's mind was that for every -dollar of assets that JEA owns, they have 95 cents of debt," he said. "And that left the local planning agency with a sense that JEA's ability to respond to your efforts to plan and direct growth were going to every limited since, in effect, they didn't have any money to ...any assets on which to leverage addi- tiohnal capital expansion." Tom Ford, chair of the Planning & Zoning Board and a member of the task force, said JEA has no intention of spending any money "whatsoever" in Nassau County. At the utility provider's original presentation to county officials 10 years ago, he recalled, JEA representatives said they had invested $90 million in Clay County and more than $200 mil- lion in St. Johns County. Ford said the representatives indicated at the time that they would develop Nassau County in a similar manner. "Now that never made it into the contract because we never knew exact- ly what we needed to do," he said. "But there was some mention of a ti-unk line between Yulee and Callahan in between Callahan and the Braddock Road sewer plant that JEA put in." None of that development ever materialized, said Ford. "As to whether or not JEA's got any money or not, I think they are 95 per- cent leveraged, but they probably have several billion dollars in assets," he said. "But I know that, since they said they didn't have any money, they spent $41 million running a pipeline under the St. Johns River downtown. ... So the fact that they say they don't have any money, I'm not sure about that. I know for a. fact they don't have any money for Nassau County." Ford said when he asked about developing infrastructure in the coun- ty's industrial park, specifically the 1,800-plus acre site known as the Crawford Diamond, the JEA repre- sentative had no idea where Crawford was or to what site he was referring. JEA Continued on 3A . PHOTOS BY ANGELA DAUGHTRY/NEWS-LEADER Charlie Corbett, above left, is sworn in as a new city commissioner Tuesday at City Hall. He takes the seat of former mayor Susan Steger. Sarah Pelican, above right, is'sworn in as city commission- er by City Clerk Mary Mercer. She succeeds former commissioner Eric Childers. New Mayor Arlene Filkoff, below, takes the 'oath after being chosen unanimously by city commissioners. Jeffrey Bunch is the new vice mayor. Commission backtracks ACNGI LADAUGHTRY ,\. ..' Leader' In thi: kllei Frwvi ld Fii ii,'andina Ihl _v.-_lrh i, -rnl. t ;ly c( llnn 'i-y ,lta ,. "..Tui. -d:, ..I -II -., rescind ade.i s l ih'., I ,i l. .. li. 1 i l- rI .nl tu ff.i i u pl rj>,>_t in'l u;.i .m': I I 'i' nl C I iv LH'l I,., a',;;l firm MtcCriaiii. I, Associates. They id (o ;fIlter another firm filed a formal pi,,i.st complaining that MCianik- & A-s,,ciates was chosen solely b,.cwri.' 1 .1,as a local business. A Iltitei fr,,m ilui firm's attorneys also alleg._-d iuh:i ML Cranie violated bid The, ci1y -i-ii, iut a request for pro- p, sals i ri S ptvim iberr for an engineering hi mi% ...i.*' :r;, the first phase of the For '..aid Fetiriandina strategic plan. McCranie & As1,,ciates was chosen as h_. tn lp- arinkd firm during a Dec. 6 c(mrndiss,.i mreting after fourifirms rnnide pr.-:entalli.risto commissioners. MRcC aic,: AAsociates had earlier pinisti-d that iithe city had allowed ol her bidliiig it cmi to exceed the num-' bci i) pa,:s al... 'd in bid proposals. City c, ,rmi inssiii''ic i denied McCranie's bid prolh.I duiiing a hearing, and ON DASHER AND DANCER... KEN VENDOLA/FOR THE NEWS-Lf-ADER You know Christmas is getting close when one of Santa's helpers comes through the local neighbor- hood with lights flashing and sirens blaring. The Nassauville Volunteer Fire Department was making its yearly visit handing out bags of candy and fresh fruit to young and old alike. agreed to allow all four qualifying firms to make presentations beforethem at the meeting Dec. 6. On.. i th.1rhse four firms, Hill inhic rnaiali.n ,l., Oled aformalbid protest .-Dec. 12-with City- M.RL, .,. Michael Czymbor, saying commissioners chose McCranie & Associates merely because of its location in Fernandina Beach. Commissioners made a unan- imous decision, with no discussion, to choose McCranie & Associates, the only local firm of the four. Hill International is headquartered in New Jersey with an office in Jacksonville. Its attorneys Cohen, Seglas, Pallas, Greenhall & Furman, stated in the letter to Czymbor that Hill's final score in the request for pro- posal evaluation was 78.8, while McCranie's was 63.4. "McCranie was chosen solely on the basis of its.physical location," the letter states, "a factor specifically excluded from evaluation of the RFP." The letter also states McCranie & Associates violated the RFP by con- tacting the city's Community CITY Continued on 3A Secret Santas pay layaway at Kmart HEATHER. PERRY News-Leader It started Dec. 6 in Plainfield, Mich., when someone asked if there were any delinquent accounts with children's clothing at the local Kmart. The Secret Santa paid off the balance and the local paper wrote about it. "Other people saw this and it just took off and now it's happening in Kmarts all across the country in almost all '50 states," said Channelle Armstrong, director of public relations for Sears Holdings Mgt. Corp. in Chicago,'which owns Kmart. More than one anonymous donor has paid layaway balances at the store on Amelia Island. 'They've been doing it all week," said assistant manager Mike Volpitta of the Fernandina Beach Kmart. "It's been more than one person, too." Nice to know there's goodwill to men (and women and especially chil- dren) alive and well on Amelia Island. type@fbnewsleadercom She's the holiday lady, 14A I84264 00013 3 News-Leader 157th year. Nc Copyright 20 The News-L Fernandina Printed on t100 newsprint with INDEX -Ci n s .... ............. ....... 3B ., T, ii 2 .i 1 r FZ ,,, ._ ,j}f ",! 'n'tI i- . ) r ITi ;I1 N 1 Ol~ ~ ~ ~~~C 0 0 ."1 _. 1,T ,.t -, + .II :- ;? 9i'.,r."~~~~ ~~~~ .LyJOg t P.+ +'.,._t, OBITUARIES ...................................... 2A T AND ABOUT ................. 2B VICE DIRECTO Y ................. 3B ) rs ......................................... 12A D O K U ...................................... 2 B 7>. ~ #E 5A iYulee's zz^^|^-(k m IV[Wi ~"YYuwauu~y, r~rruuururrurrrrrrarruuusuarm~ FRIDAY. DECEMBER 23.2011 NEWS News-Leader OBITUARIES Dorothy Crawford Dorothy "Dot" Crawford, 73 of Yulee passed away Tuesday December 20, 2011 at Baptist Medical Center in Fernandina Beach. Mrs. Crawford was born January 20, 1938 in Ocala, FL and moved to Yulee, FL in 1956 S'from Blackshear, GA. She was of the Baptist Faith and was':a devoted wife and mother. She .enjoyed crafts. drawing, painting, and quilting. She loved family gatherings and spending time with her grand. children. Mrs. Crawford also enjoyed .cooking and working in her yard with flowers. S She was predeceased by her father, James Cody Burkhalter, and a: brother, Robert Burohalter. .-, Survivors.include' her hus- : band; Alvin Crawford, of Yulee. Theywould have been married 56 years on December23. Also surviving are two sdns, Jimmy Crawford (Bonnie)'ofYulee and Steve Crawford (Debbie) of Fernandina Beach; her moth- er, Ora Lee Burkhalter of Patterson, GA, a sister, Kathy Blair of Patterson, GA: a grand- daughter.' Stelphanie Adams (Clayton). a' step grandson, Robert Price; one gi eat-grand- daughter, Sydney Adams; and S numerous nieces, nephews and Sg eat-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. today, Friday. December 23. in the Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Lee ofi- ciating. Interment will follow in Green Pine Cemetery. The fam-. ily will receive friends today fromrn 12 noon until the time of service. For more in formation and to sign Mrs, Crawforl's online reg- ister book please visit the'Green Pine website at www.green- * pinefuneral,com.. / Green PAne Funeral Home, Sheryl Dech Mrs. Sheryl "Sherry" Dech, age 36,. of Yulee, was called home to be with her heavenly father early in the morning on 'Tuesday, December 20, 2011 .- from-Baptist Medical Center - Nassau. 'Born in Jacksonville. she was the daughter of James SSmith andf Rhoda Becker Smith Goddwihii Sheryl was a graduate of Fernandina Beach High, School, Class of 1993. Sihce 2003. she has fought cancer and was a "Survivor"' -.-, until her body succumbed tq the disease's continue onslaught. Since her diagnosis, Sshe has been a Breast Cancer advocate. Mrs. Dech loved and was devoted to her church, her family and friends, loved spend- ing time on the beach watching the dolphins and was an avid Jacksonville Jaguar fan. She leaves behind, her hus- band, Jon Dech, her daughter, Shelby Lynn Dech, her son, Hunter Whitley, all of Yulee, FL, , her father, James Smith, , Jacksonville, FL, her mother, t Rhoda Becker Goodwin, Yulee, a FL and a brother, Seth Parker, Perry, FL Funeral services'will be at' 11:00 am today from the Journey Church with Reverend' Darryl Bellar, officiating. Mrs. Dech will be laid to rest , in the family plot in Statenville Cemetery, Statenville, GA. Friends may call today from 10:00 am until the hour of serv- ice at the church, . "In'lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to .the Journey Church,- 869 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach, FL32034:C Please share her life story at www.,xleyheard.com. Oxley-HeardFuneralDirectors Cecil H. Drury Mr. Cecil H. Drury, age 81, ,of Fernandina Beach, passed away on Tuesday evening, December 20, 2011 at his resi- dence. Borthin Jacksonville, FL, he was the son of the late Clara Addison Drury. Mr. Dfurywas a lifelong residentof Fernandina, ',and a graduate of Fernandina High School, V Class of 1949.. He served state- side in the United States, Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning to Fernandina. he began a long career at ITT Rayonier, working primarily in the Power Plant as well as serv- ing as the Shop Steward for the IBEW local In 1992, after 42 .years he retired. . NMr. Drury had served .on -the- Mosquito Control Commission, was a Volunteer Police- Officer for the City of Fernandina, was Past, Worshipful Master of Amelia Lodge No 47 .&AM, theYork Rite Bodies and the Morocco, Shrine Temple. In his, spare time, he pursued, enjoyed and. earned the designation as A 'Master Gardner, which is exhib- ited by his citrus trees. Mr.. Drury also was an aid hunter, and fisherman. " In addition to his mother, he is. preceded in death by his, mater ial'grandparents, Robert "B6b"-' Dr',ri-y and Lougenia' Teston Drui-y and a daughter, : Lougenia Cecile Drury. S Mr. Drury leaves behind, a ,daughter, Darlene Drury, Decatur, GA, a- step son, Michael King, Fernandina Beach, FL, a step daughter, Sandra Soloman, Ytlee, FL., a' step granddaughter, Amanda Reeder of Yulee, FL., a step great granddaughter Hailey Reeder and a cousin Kenneth Drury, of Fernandina Beach. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 27,2011 in the Burgess Chapel of OxleyHeard Funeral Home. Mr. Drury will be laid to rest LOOKING BACK S -Sheriff H.J. Youngblood called for caution dur- 5 'ing the holidayseason, borh at home and on the ARS road. - YEARS road. December21, 1961 5 The Barnabas Center, a crisis center to help 2 people in need, opened on Calhounr Street, adja-' YEARS cent to St. Michael's Catholic Church. 5 "December18, 1986 An ordinance on who the city clerk should 1U answer to the Fernandina Beach commission or YEARS city manager died on final reading by a 3-2 vote. _YER December 21, 2001 511 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 261-3696 Fax261-3698 Website for email addresses: S fbewsleader.com Office hows are 830 a.m, to5:00 pm. Monday through Friday SThe News-Leader Is published every Wednesday and Friday by The Femandina Beach News-Leader, 511 Ash Street, P.O. Box 766, Femandina Beach, FL 32034. Periodicals postage paid at Femandina Beach, Fla. (USPS 189-900) ISSN# 0163-4011. Reproductions of the contents of this publication in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher are prohibited. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: News-Leader, P.O. Box 766, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035. 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SUBSCRIPTION RATES Mail in Nassau County .. . ...... . . . .$39.00 Mail out of Nassau County . . . . . . . . .$65.00 NEWS DEADLINES Community News: Monday, 5 p.m. Letters to the editor: Monday, 12 p.m. Church Notes: Monday, 5 p.m- People and Places: Thursday, 3 p.m.. i Community CNI . hIncorpmtraed ADVERTISING DEADLINES WEDNESDAY NEWS-LEADER . Classified Ads: Monday, 5:00 p.m." Classified Display: Friday, 3 p.m. Legal Notices: Friday, noon Retail Advertising: Friday, 3 p.m. FRIDAY NEWS-LEADER Classified Ads: Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. Classified Display: Tuesday, 5 p.m. Retail Advertising: Tuesday, 3 p.m. * Monday holidays will move the Classified deadline to Friday at 5 p.m. in Bosque Bello Cemetery with Military and Masonic Honors. Friends may call on Monday from 5:00-7:00 pm at the funer- al home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community' Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 or to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 290.0 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Please share his life story at oxleyheard.com. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Lawrence Allen Forehand Lawrence Allen Forehand, age.68, a resident of Interlachen, Fla, and formerly of Fernandina SBeach, passed away on Ogtober 18,2011., : . Mr. Forehand was retired U.S. Navy and loved to travel. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Forehand, two sisters, George Ann Meldahl and Darlene Lorentzenr, two sons, Kelly and Darrin Forehand,. three step children, Carlos Hubbard and Lee and Caliesha Wingfield, two nieces and a, nephew, Marlow. George Ann and Michael of Minnesota, eight grandchildren and five step grandchildren. , A celebration of his life will. be held. on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at sunset at the Cook docks on North First Street, Fernandina Beach Donations in his memory may be made to Wanda. Forehand. 452 Lakeshore Drive. Interlachen. FL 32158. MaurineRu'th McCullah 'Mrs. Maurinee Ruth McCullah, age 91, of Fernan-' dina Beach, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 20,2011 atthe Morris Center at, Shands Pavilion in JacksonvllUp, FL. Born in Greensburg, Kanas, she was the daughter of the late Walter H and Mable Erb Ruth. Raised as -a young girl in Greensburg. E l she worked with her father dur-' ing wheat har- ,est time, in the 'grain elevators that he mpn'." aged, and began a lifelong love of music as she began playing' the piaho for her church at the ageof .eleven. She was the Valedictorian of the Senior Class of Greenisburg High School. Class of 193S. during which time she substitute taught English. .,, , After high school she attend- ed Wichita Business College. .She later worked -as .an.. Accountant for Tucker Chev- rolet-Cadillac in Greenshiurg before joining. .Griffith Oldsmobile and Bunker Volkswagen in Kansas City, then Valhalla Memorial Gardens in St Louis. MO Mrs. McCullah served as church Secretary at the Ridgecrest Baptist Church in St. Charles, MO. and then Liberty Baptist Church in St. Charles, MO. Ten years ago, at the age of 81, she finally retired froth the work world. In retirement, Maurine R. McCullah authored the histori- cal novel, Oaklayne, A Civil War Saga, published in May of 2009. It is available for purchase online or in bookstores as well as irr e-book form for Kindle at Amazon.com. Since the age of 8 when she went forward in. a town revival meeting, Maurine spent most ,of her lifetime thinking she was a Christian, but only recently realized she had been depend- ing on her own righteousness rather than the righteousness of 'Christ all those years. In August of 2011 at the age of 91, she sur- rendered, her life to Jesus Christ and began to finally rest in Him. Her lifelong struggle to be wor- thy of God's approval was final- ly over and replaced with His grace :!and. peace. She .died assured of an eternity in the presenceof her Loid Jesus, not. because .f anything she had accomplished, but because of what He accomplished on her behalf.. . She was a remarkable lady and will be greatly missed by her family, and friends. Mrs. McCullah leaves behind, two .sons and; their wives; Terry and Susan Parnell of O'Fallon, M1O,Mike and Wendy Parnell of Fernandina Beach, FL, five grandchildren; :thirteen' great-grandchiildren and three 'great-great-grand-' children. ... ,Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on. Wednesday. December 28, 2011 from the " Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard Funeral Home with the Reverend Neil Helton, officiat- ing. Friends' may call on Wednesday, at the fuiieral home from 1:00 pm until the hour of' service. .. ' Mrs. McCullah will be entombed at Valhalla Memorial Gardens. St Louis, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial' contributions may be made to 'the Amelia Baptist Church, 961167 Buccaneer Trail, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. ". Pleaseshare her life story at www.oxleyheard.com. ` Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Elizabeth SequeiraZnU Miss Elizabeth. "4z' "Lisa" Sequeira; age 18 of Fernandina Beach, passed away at Shands :Hospital in Gainesville, FL after 'a lifelong battle, with Cystic Fibrosis., Born in Norwalk, CT,.she Is the daughter of Emilio Alfredo , Sequeira and Karla Vanessa " Castillo Sequeira. Elizabeth was. r'__ a former .stu- dent ,, at Fernan dina Beach Middle ,School and was Z, l presently a Senior at Fern- andina Beach High School She loved the chal- lenge of jigsaw puzzles, spend- ing time composing songs and ' drawing. She leaves behind her par- ents, a brother, Christopher Sequeira, a sister, Alexandria Sequeira, all of Fernandina Beach, FL,.her maternal grand- parents, Leonidas and Sylvia Castillo, -Norwalk, CT, her maternal great-grandmotheir, Blanca Sequeira, Norwalk, CT, an aunt, Janett Ambrosequio, Stanford, CT, an uncle, Ronald Machado, Norwalk, CT and a cousin, Santos Enrique Duarte of Norwalk, CT. Friends may call on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Oxley- Heard Funeral Home. Period of and opportunity. for sharing your memories will take place at 6:00 .pm in the Burgess Chapel ofthe funeral home. She will be laid;to rest at La Flora Mission. Please share her life story at wwwoxleyheard.com. Oxley Heard Funeral Directors, Marlene R. Wiles Marlene 'R. Wiles, 79, of:. Fernandina Beach, Fla. passed.. away Tuesday evening., December 20, 2011 -at. Baptist/Nassau Medical Center. ; She was born Dec. 13,1932 in Zanesville, Ohio, to the -late Robert W. and Alice Marie. Robe. She grew up in Zahesville. and graduated 'from .South Zanesville High School She enrolled in Ohio Liniversiry at Athens, Ohio and late worked as'a legal secretary She mai-* fied Dwight E Wiles in 1952. and moved with her husband to Nav bases all over [heworld.. Upon his retirement in 1981 they made their home in Fernandina Beach, Fla. , She worked as an adminis- trative assistant At Kings Bay Submarine Base, retiring in 2001. She and her husband enjoyed travelling and she was. active in community and civic affairs. . She leaves behind her hus- band of 59. years, Dwight E. Wiles, her sons, P. Bruce Wiles, Brunswick. Ga.; Barton D. Wiles. Feinandina Beach Brady A Wiles (Reginal, Satsuma. Fla; her sisters Sandra E. ,Robe, Zane.ville,.0Qlio and CaroLE. Frame (iri \,), lun- Rk.ck, Ohio. and 'one. Granddaughter,"' Nikcole Wiles. . She was laid to rest at La Flora Mission Her life willbe' celebrated with her family and friends at the beautiful shores of Amelia Island. Florida Memorials'may be made inher memoryto: Cats Angels, 709 S. Eighth Street, Fernandina Beach,' Fla. . Oxley-Heard FuneralDirectors DEATH NOTICE Lois Tiller, age 94, of Fernandina Beach died on Thursday. Dec. 22, .2011; Arrangements .to be announced O.' lv ky HerJFdFun, lu Duc(iors AA MEETINGS Open meetings are open to anyone, includ- (open.- step meeting); Thursdays at 7 a.m. ing non-alcoholics, families, etc., who may be (open Big Book fsudy), 11a.m. (open dis-. interested in Alcoholics Anonymous All-. ... c ussion) and 6.30 p.m.: (open Big Book scheduled AA meetings are non-smoking and' study), Fridays at 11"a.m. (open --,Big Book one hour in duration. . study) and 7 p m. (open meditation, speak-' S. er); and Saturdays at 7 a.m. (open discus- Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for people -sion) and 6:30 p.m. (open discussion). Call who have, or think they may have, a drinking '261-8349. problem are held Mondays at noon and. * * Saturday at 10 a.m. at Prince of Peace '. The Downtown Group meets at the Lutheran Church, on Atlantic.Avenue across : Alachua Club, corner of Third and Alachua from Fort.Clinch State Park. Enter through streets, Fernandina, on Mondays at 8 p.m. the side door. ,. (open 12 & 12 study): Tuesdays at 8 p.m.. The Fernandina Beach Group meets- :,-, in the Amelia Room, .906 S. Seventh St. .. Moridays at 6:30 p.m. (beginners): Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. (open discussion); Wednesdays' at 7 a.m. (open 12 & 12 study) and 11 am.:'. ..(open speaker); Wednesdays at 8:15 p.m. (open men's discussion); Thursdays at 8 p.m. (open -discussion); Fridays at 8 p.m.. (open discussion); and Saturdays at 8 a.m. (open discussion) and 8 p.m. (open'- rela- tionships). Call 261-3580. ' Cook safely during holidays For the News-Leader As Floridians get ready for the holiday season, the Nassau County'Health Department emphasizes the importance of safe food preparation and storage to prevent possible foodborne illnesses. AlWays wash your hands before food preparation and clean counter tops thor- oughly . before and after preparing ? . foods to ', help elimi- ,.'f nate bacte- - ria Foods should be cooked at the appropriate lempeilature and leftovers \should be stored properly. Factors that can con- tribute to foodborne illness-' esinclude: *.. improper food storage .(inadequate refrigeration temperature or hot holding .temperature). Safe refriger- ati6n temperature is less than 41 degrees I ' Fahrenheit, and safe hot holding temperature is greater than 140 degrees Fahrenheit ,. Improper washing of hands and fingernails. ..* Improper cooling of ,foods..Safe cooling of foods is getting the foods to less than il degrees Fahrenheit within four-hours Cruss contamination (such as from uncooked .meat to salad ingredients). Improper cleaning and sanitizing of eating and cooking utensils, work areas and equipment. Contamination of food, utensils and equipment from'flies, roaches and other pests. Tips to prepare turkeys safely: A whole turkey should be cooked at an oven tem- perature of 325 degrees Fahrenheit. An Q-12 ,,.ii 'i unsljituf,dic turkey should be. cooked for 2-3 hours. Preparers should use a meat thermometer. Every partof the turkey should reach a minimum internal temipei;ature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. ' Frozen turkeys should ,be kept f uzen until ready to thaw prior to cooking. Individuals with liver dis- ease or diabetes or who have had gastric surgery or are immune compromised should avoid eating raw oysters or other raw animal protein'during the holidays. Oysters that are thoroughly ,cooked or have been post- harvest treated can. be con- sumed by people with these conditions to minimize the risk of infection from Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that causes illness associated with eating undercooked oysters or clams. For more information about food safety, visit the -Florida Departnient of Health, Community Envi- ronmental Health, Food Hygiene site: www.doh. state.fl.us/environment/co mmunity/food/or the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food safety site at: www. fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/Se asorial_Food_Safety_Fact_S sheets s 'index.asp for turkey preparation and other holi- day season food safety tips. For questions, contact the Na'ssauCountyHealthi Department at.548-1830. ~$ ) More For Your Money: Visit Us At Our Website: ww&w.ioltsftrnilure- cum We will close; Saturday, Christmas Eve at 2pm and . -Monday, December 26th alil day for our employee's to spend time with their familiesjPV JMerry Cnhristms WVaycross, C;A . 401-406 Mary Street 912-283-6350 FeI'landiia Beach, Floiida 1112 South 14th Street Eight Flags Shopping Center YJ 904-261-6333 PLACEL&JiOY lWishing you the joys of Christmas and many bhlesings during the coming yea r. f the hells ring out and procaimJfis birth, may all the world experience the pettc.thaljlis life portrayed. Thank you for your patronage, ant riu'ty fe,continue to be of service WAAS DRUGS 1551 SOUTH 14TH STREET SUITE 1 Jimmy & Molly Parker, Cindy & Ricky Stanley, L David & Dana Parker, Mandy Parker and Josiah / - ' I ic -- NEWS LEADE F FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23,2011 NEWS News-Leader CITY Continued from 1A Development Director Marshall McCrary during av "lobbying blackout period." *In a Nov. 4 letter to McCranie & Associates, Czymbor wrote that "prior to you filing your protest and after scoring of all firms ... you con- tacted the RFP Review Commit- tee Chairperson Marshall McCrary to discuss the.com- mittee's scoring of firms ... You violated the anti-lobbying pro- vision of RFP#11-104, and this is not a minor irregularity which can be ignored." McCranie was nevertheless allowed to make a presentation before city commissioners the next month. Commissioners agreed Tuesday to reissue a new RFP because of the challenges made to the proposed contract with McCranie. City Attorney Tammi Bach, said later the new RFP could include language making loca- tion a-qualifying criterion, but that location should not have the highest priority. "If it looks like the RFP is written for a specific firm, that is suspect," Bach said. "You can't make local preference the' No. 1 criterion." . Resident Lynn Williams sug- gested during Tuesday's dis- cussion that commissioners should consider making a deci- sion to "do nothing," or.simply not hire a project manager for the first phase of the Forward JEA Continued from 1A "Our growth is not on'their radar screen in any way what- soever," he said. Commissioner Barry Hollo- way told the board that in order to accommodate growth, the county could not hamstring itself with a utility provider that cannot extend the required service. "Idon'tthink we need to put ourselves at a disadvantage because our water and sewer provider cannot provide that infrastructure," he said "So if we can find a way to go out and get a proposal or see if any- body's interested, just like we did with the landfill' three or four years ago just to find out ,what's out there, I'm not opposed to that." Hallman said other counties are asking the utility provider for an audit. , talked to my counterpart in another county and they are, asking for an audit of JEA instead of just accepting on face value the.10-year true-up, which by the way I'm told is rather unusual to have a true-up for an entire decade," he. said. 'Typically, I'm told, those are two, three or four years as opposed to, signing up and accepting the other side's unau- dited representations for a decade." Commissioner Steve Kelley said that while he did not favor the county owning any addi- AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT GIFT? Help support the Museum! Give the gift of Membership or 'isit our Gift Shop for a selection of unique presents sessaas. If (the contract) seems to be tainted starting over seems to make the most sense.' COMMISSIONER TIM POYNTER Fernandina plan. Williams asked commissioners to "wait until a little further down the road" before niaking-such a decision, adding that "for the next six to eight months there is no good reason to incur the expense of a construction man- ager." He noted that the first major project, extension of Alachua Street across the railroad track, also would have the benefit of engineering supervision from CSX, which owns the rail line. According to a previous statement by Czymbor, the total cost for engineering/project management services for this phase of Forward Fernandna could be up to $250,000. Total cost of the first phase, which also includes waterfront improvements and possible pur- chase of a building downtown for a new library, is estimated at less than $2 million. Daniel McCranie of McCranie & Associates asked commissioners at the meeting not to rescind the proposed con- tract. "We won (the contract) based on our own merits," McCranie said. "We don't believe Hill has a case." Commissioner Tim Poynter said he was in favor of rescind- ing the resolution, but added that he would like to see the contract go to a local firm rather than "out of the city or state." "If (the contract) seems to be tainted, starting'over seems to make the most sense," Poynter,said. Bach noted she had asked to rescind the proposed contract in part because the new group of commissioners did not make the decision to choose McCranie & Associates. Tues- day was the first meeting'for two newly elected commis- sioniers, Charles Corbett and Sarah Pelican. "It's not fair to the new com- mission to put them through this," Bach said. If the city commission denied a protest by Hill International, Bach said, the firm could file a lawsuit and the city could end up paying for lit- igation. ' "We will start reviewing and amending the RFP within the next few weeks," Gzymbor wrote in an: email. "It will be advertised and I would expect many of the same firms to sub- mit proposals. A similar evalu- ation process will probably be utilized." adoughrry~ibne w'slWdercom tional utilities, he was open to gathering more information and exhausting all avenues. "I'd be very interested in finding out what other counties are doing and what the cost is to have that audit," he said "And then it would be foolish for us not to seek that information if there are other utility compa- nies out there that aren't as leveraged, perhaps Again.our task here is to take care of the taxpayers of Nassau County and we should explore all options " Serving his final session as chairman. Commission Chair Walter Boatright concurred, but reminded commissioners that any substitutions of service would require a two-fold agree- ment. "They've got to negotiate with us and then they've got to negotiate with J EA on the pur- chase price of it," he said. "... It's not going to be an overnight deal. but I guess to get the ball roiling we might as well try to get the info on this." Ford said JEA has failed to live up to its end of the contract. "As long as we're the stepchild out here and they have their thumb on our water an4.sewer, we're Qever, going to control our growth," he said. ypehicanaftbnewsleadercom APARTMENTFIRE NASSAU COUNTY FIRE RESCUE Nassau County Fire Rescue responded to a fire alarm Dec. 16 at the Nassau Club, Apartments off Oll Nassauville Road. Arriving companies found a working fire in an upstairs apartment that apparently started from a heating pad that was left on. The fire was held in check by the apartment's sprinkler system until firefighters could finish extinguishing the fire. Fire damage was limited to the point,of origin. Smoke damage was throughout the apartment and water damage was present in the fire apartment and a downstairs apartment. A dog and bird were removed unharmed from the apartment. There were no'injuries. As long as we'rV the stepchild out here and they have their thumb on our water and sewer, we're never going to control our growth." TOM FORD, CHAIR NASSAU COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING BOARD (~2 JME& 50631t. Receive 10% off entire purchase with Church Bulletin A0'&lAy Kids eat free 5-8pm TOTSi-l/MA Poker Night starting at 7pm i'GIy'J3(Et. =* The Macy's play live for Wing It YW]0.lOJiA Trivia at 7pm, BOGO pizza from 5-8 Outside Bar is now Heated! Open.M IA M .s2o 0 l A 9 94.1 . .w.s.ndybottosamelia*co .V~ i~4 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23. 2011 EWS News-Leader A first-time bell ringer shares thoughts Fellow churchgoers can relate to the "opportunities" we are presented with arriv- ing and leaving church most weeks. Time, talent and fre- quently treasure are the asks that fellow church members make. About a month ago, qur church was getting volunteers to staff a Salvation Army ket- tle at a local grocer. Hollie wanted to do it and I thought it sounded like a worthy pur- suit. So this past. Saturday we showed up at the grocer, put on our aprons and assumed the bell. Instructions were simple- wish everyone a Merry Christmas, (deemed accept- able) and be pleasant. After the retailer in me repositioned the kettle twice ii the first 10 minutes, it came back.to its . , original exit-door position and we went about our duty. The two hours S' proved to be an interest- l ing snapshot .- d.' of Nassau residents '- and an observation -. of human nature. KEFFER'S The most CORNER striking ..__... thing tome was the RickKeffer number of people with mobility chal- lenges. There were two handi- capped spots close to us and they stayed occupied most of the time.'Lots of our commu- nity neighbors have a tough time walking comfortably:. Whether it is knees, hips, back or a combination of those, ailments are plentiful. It .just struck me that a lot of * people have a daily battle to. get around. Maybe over the rest of the holiday season, you might take someone out for an errand or a lunch that has these challenges. Giving can be even more satisfying than receiving. A Merry Christmas wish is genuinely enjoyed by most that it is extended to. . Regardless of religious beliefs, late December puts a spring in your step if you allow it. Giving, receiving, family visits, great food and parties add to the festive atmosphere.. We could see it in most of the people at this store. The tone of voice on the typical return of our Merry , Christmas wishes was pleas- ant And even enthusiastic.-. Forget the fact that it was a warm Florida afternoon, because Christmas was fast ft was touching to see those who appeared less fortunate make the effort and sacrifice to help others. We have always been a country ofgivers and will need to be even more aware of the needs around us going forward. approaching and many people were in the holiday mode. There were a minority of exceptions to the holiday cheer that weren't interested or could just care less. I feel sorry for them and hope another year will find them with a different outlook. The bell and the kettle are time- less symbols of th season. When you open your car door in a parking lot and hear the bell this time of year, it is apparent what awaits you. It, rings in the season and is to be enjoyed, just like the mid- dle school band members playing holiday classics. In Florida, we need more than snow and hats, gloves and scarves to remind us of the. holidays. The Salvation Army and the band members do the. job and collect for worthy causes. Our contributions varied from a little loose change to $20. It was very touching to see those who appeared less fortunate make the effort and sacrifice to help others. We have always been a country of givers and will need to be even more aware of the needs around us going forward. It was an interesting two hours for us and I look forward to doing it annually. We are often on the go and don't stop and observe what it's really like around us. It is both inspiring and sobering at once. Thanks for all the com- ments about this column that I receive. It has kind of sur- prised me and kept me moti- vated. Have a happy and safe ,(holiday and a good week. Rick Keffer owns and operates R; k KefferDodge Ci tysl( r.- f p in Yul'e. 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I dismissed that first , flash', but by the time the sec&- ond blur-went by, I knew we had an uninvited'guest.' . Acethewonderdog is part ter rier, so it only took me a second to conjure upa vision of toppled tables and broken lamps. I sent a little thank you . heavenward when he slept through the mouse's peram- . l..' ut..idSt it OJ p We're Making a List... I'ricinds anid neighbors niear and dear A id ctsti'Ioers w.1 .:c stopped by here As.. te.s and veido'rs too le :,-,un't have done it I. th:ut ALL oit'you Alidl it there's anyoi'ne .' c1 missed III 1 ,, r ,sp. -.ial -tharik 'you" list F'l.:-- In n '.. ,u're in our heati.s and ninds Jt thiis ..ius Christmastime -., pl,:as' :.'cept without delay our very best wishes for a great holiday! Steve, Johnson Automotive 1505 S. 14th Street Fernandina Beach, FL 904 277.9719 www.stevejohnsonautomotive.com bulation . from living room to kitchen to themy hu-s M I waited patiently. and several o minutes later CrT n.my Adult SIDEAR e Supervision S j oined me to announce Cara Cutirn, that we had visitor of the mousey persuasion.u A call to Kelley Termite and Pest Control on, Monday morning brought Debbie to our door. Debbie has been our service technician-for years and knows all of our house's hidey holes for varmints. - Better yet, she knows how to get rid of themwithout'get- ling rid of the dog;too. She put dollops of peanut butter on several sticky sheets Debbie knows all of our house's hidey holes for varmints. Betteryet, she knows how to get rid of them withoutgetting ridofthe dog, too. and then put them in strategic spotsibefore she left us with orders to check the ,, sheets regularly and remove any unauthorized .ttach- m ents. Ace was on high alert. Not .only was Aunt Debbie hand- ing out peanut butter, there , were also interesting smells and strange skitters about the place. We quickly labeled our: 22-pound beast "Rothgar, the Mouse Hunter." His large, quivering ears were quite .impressive. They also:. swiveled a lot, and both of us used them to track the. mouse's path as he took a leisurely tour of the entire HO-HO-Hope Its iM "m Happiness! Mrstmas -' EAMA -.. Christen. Nick. Lila .. 'JR L' '' Carolyn. Karen. Paul & Juliana Prudential Chaplin Williams Realty 904-556-9549 www.FindAmeliaHomes.coni downstairs We two-leggers went to bed that night know- ine tha "Rothgar" would keep us- alfe in our beds. Debbie was backthree days later for her regular visit. '"Rothgar" met her at the door tp announce that three of the enemy were now in mouse. .heaven. "': His bravado disappeared when.n Debbie pulled one of. the sticky sheets from its hid- ing place. There was no mouse there, but there wasn't any peanut butter, either; A quick search revealed that several other sticky sheets were missing their dollops of 'peanut butter. When Debbie and I turned to ask Ace if he knew anything abuiit the mis-.ing bait. his ea -i browner. I must admit that Cute goes a long .ay in thi- house. I thi eaterned him with a flogging anyway, and added the proriise that I would lake my :own sweet time finding the Pam to spray on his : tongue to free it from the sticky s 'uff. . I had no sooner made this announcement when my,,: Adult Supervision growled, "It's over the stove; I had to use it to unstick my thumb last night." Debbie and I had a good laugh and Acethewonderdog beat feet, thankful to be out of the spotlight. Sigh. Just another day in Paradise. Cara will be at Books Plus, 107 Centre:St., from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, 20 and 27. She will be at The Book Loft, 214 Centre St., from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14. She will autograph the five - hooks in the Wilson Mystery S ries, as well as City Sidebar: The. Book, a collection of her newspaper columns. Come and have a chat about the newest.. I1 ilson Mystery, The Pelican of F.rnandina, orgo to... uww.caracurtin to learn more about this exciting series set in F rnandina Beach. SEASON'S GREETINGS With our best wishes and gratitude. Thank you for doing business with us. 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Musicians\\ ith irn.censte CHRISTMAS DAY 't.00 a.m THE FEAST OF THE NATIVITY ..-:.,::z Triditio.nalIthritmas Eucharimst will Hvmnri '".. ,', s tipcterspansh.org - 4A FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23,2011 NEWS News-Leader YMS STUDENTS GIVE A SPECIAL GIFT :- -,.l _lAiT 1 1 1 5.TE lN OTF '-f I Yulee Middle School participated in the Macy's Believe Campaign. For each student who wrote an essay telling what they believe in or what they wish for, Macy's will donate $2 to the "Make A Wish Foundation." The "Make A Wish Foundation" is an organization that raises money to grant wishes to children with life- threatening medical conditions. By explaining to the stu- dents that to a child facing a life-threatening medical condition, a wish means much more than a desire it is an experience that can have a life-changing impact, not only for the child, but for families, friends, donors, spon- sors and entire communities they were happy to get involved. A wish improves a child's state of mind, . replacing fear and stress with happiness and optimism. The Language Arts students eagerly and with heartfelt ' emotion took on the task..They wrote 560 essays, which totals $1,120 of donation money in the name of Yulee Middle School. Above left, front row from left, Sean Mooney and Noah Dorsey. Second, row, Carlyn McGee, Teah Steel, Shelby Lampp, Rachael Flores and Briannia Hodges. Back row, Erin Cooper (Language Arts teacher) and Christian Blevins. Above right, front row from left, CJ. Vanzant, David Mohler, Corbin Tremblay and Michael Lombardi. Back row, Heather Davidson (Language Arts teacher), Madison Gaugler, Sarah Lee, Phil Hendiix (Language Arts teacher), Cameron Philpot, Kayla Cajares and Shelbie Parker. --" - ..t-B,."'. "2-." 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As: one viewer put, it, "I tile I n, t tl the nel-- fi_,i my daily penance." ,Ignored are stories of happiness, joy and Sgi ali't).-, n m 'iall':r how sensa- tional they might be and some are sensational indeed., This strange desire to walk on the dark side desperately nitcd,. ti b-. Coutliit-rrl by the glo,'flic'ht. W bil:- the.- <-, t- Ion rit'ia rained then lenses, nn .htienCe in Ti pull and ,. 21 '7 tU Hm icanre lIene, they. iw14nioledi n exI ordinary , e\'i:nt when ic-arly 2 million Siuhng. people torm, ever y pint iin ihIi planet gathered i., eo lbiLate heii faith in Madr id. p:iin this year not ita lu,:k -singer,butan85- year-old reli- ". gious figure, Pope Stories of happiness, S e Benedict, .joy and grace are XVI., Joy S They ignored. S filled the Spanish - streets, sub- headlines to the few thousand ways, sports protesters instead of the mil- LIFE... arenas and lions of pilgrims. Which is why THE WAY churches we need a GNN. WE ARE with joy. Pope Benedict spoke again They-walked and again on his return to ' miles in 100- Rome of the "stupendous Peggy degree heat, manifestation of faith" he Stanton slept out- witnessed in Madrid. He doors on i l, urged the young people to . cold ground for a prayer vigil,, ,Jkeep in contact with one endured thunder, lightning nother..This young army of and rain without complain i prayv-i rwariitr'. needs a They were mocked and een 'crlrajli id _.' ers. Their counter was prayer. Youth News Network; which - Brave young people knelt in would encompass the two the midst of the protesters needs spoken of here: the, , and said the rosary in fiv. 'i ak L d l i, psi-.i e. upihiring six different languages. ', nd I h' iieed l'<.i voun When the agitator s i iOLI;d C hi istian people lo 0tal tuned and closed.down some sub- .ro ,.acih ,tlhtr ways, the young"pilgrims. Aa maiii ot' ifil. isn'l 'walked through the dark ju-st.tlfteyour ug who nr.-d guod , streets to their hotels, praying nes" and singing, The' killi.uys failed P Rg' Shanl.'n is a ',rmer 'p kill the joy . .; rei4ent ofAmelia.Island an.d :Now there's a headline. But formca. p;t.sid it ,,fNassau CNN and Fox News would.., ederated Republican Women. only have covered the story if., I.r lae husband Bill.Stanton the killjoys had killed the joy was a 7kmciiinrf Congress,,. or some of the pilgrims.;And,, ,i,,n Ol,, t.' ,r .1 years: She as a matter of fact, they riis- : p a .:,r.,to >'.n,lhnt forABC. construed the. facts by giYingg, N, e is ii lshiginghr.D.C. I FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23.2011 OPINION News-Leader NEWS LEADE FLORIDA'S OLDEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1854 The News-Leader is published with pride weekly for the people of Nassau County by Community Newspapers, Inc., Athens, Georgia. We believe that strong newspapers build strong communi- ties -'Newspapers getthings done" Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and profitable community-oriented newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, qual- ity and hard work. FoY R. MALOY JR., PUBLISHER MICHAEL PARNELL. EDITOR MIKE HANKINS. ADVERTISING DIRECTOR ROBERT FIEGE. PRODUCTION DIRECTOR BOB TIMPE. CIRCULATION DIRECTOR ANGELINE MUDD. BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER SIAN PERRY. ASSISTANTEDITOR BETH JONES. SPORTS EDITOR TOM WOOD CHAIRMAN I DINK NESMITH PRESIDENT Community I Newspapers, VIncorporated Being there is thegift There's something about filling shipping boxes with presents for family in other. states that makes me sad. When Christmas rolls around, I take care to choose gifts that will be enjoyed long after the festivities are over. But the delight of finding just the right thing fades when it comes time 'to wrap the gift in brightly colored paper and pack it up to mail. That process is tinged with regret because I won't be there when the gift is opened. There's nothing quite, Like the thrill ofwatching someone you care about open a gift you've carefully. .chosen just for them. You search their face for expressions of surprise and delight, and hope , they'll say, "It's just what wanted!" ' NEWS- Missing out on that "R M exchange is one of the V... major disadvantages of f having offspring scattered *. across-- three-states HeatherA. Lorrngdistance children with neither computer Perry access s nor a camera leave grandparents without even a second-hand glimpse at the merrymaking. But even when your kids, are electroni- cally connected, it's not the same as a first- hand experience. For example, I picked'out a puzzle of a Sesame Street character for our pre-school grandson but since he lives in Tennessee and we live in Florida, we won't have thi fun of watching.him tryto put together a puzzle taller than'the is. Oh, sure.- His parents can take pictures or videos and e-mail them to us, buit that's just not thesame as being there to watch the little guy. Pictures are great and videos are even better, but no picture can take the place of an embrace, and no video can replace shar- ing the magic of the season in person. Grandbaby kisses and adult child hugs are what make Christmas merry! Heather Perry is a repoter at the News- Leadei type@fbnewsleadercom SERVING YOU Nassau County Cominmissionrers: . Daniny Leepeir District 1-Femandina Beach. 261-8029 (h), 430-3868 (cel), email: dleeper@nassaucountyfl.com Steve Kelley, District 2-Amelia Island. Nassauville. 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No political .endorsements or poems.will be pub- lished. Letters should be typed or print- ed. Not all letters are published. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 766, Fernandina Beach, FL., 32035 E-mail: mparnell@fbnewsleader. cornm. visit us on-line at fbnewsleader.com Santa doesn't do eggnog, fool Before I go to bed tomorrow night, I'll Baby" I could go on but if and nutmeg together in the first place? Was it leave my traditional glass of eggnog on the you haven't gotten the pic- some medieval palace jester playing a prank Santa won't touch the stuff, meaning I get to Year after year it's the imbibe ye of this olde family recipe to cure ye drink it Christmas morning. Later on, some- same battle. I leave Santa olde.hangover." where under the Christmas tree, I'll find a dis- eggnog and he leaves me Yeck-ock. Off with his head. approval gift from that jollyold elf. something I'm ashamed to be Somewhere along the way, people started It started years ago, mine and Santa's little seen carrying out to the mixing wine and brandy in eggnog. One old game of eggnog gotcha. Back in the days of trashcan. saying is that eggnog got its name from nog- yore, when convenience stores closed at 11 I don't know what it is gin, a little wooden cup used to serve alcohol. p.m. and sometimes earlier, we ran out of milk CUP OF about eggnog that elicits Fill that little cup with eggnog, spike it with one Christmas Eve. Our boys left cookies out JOE moans of gastronomic ecsta- brandy, toss back a few and then fall down and for Santa but were crestfallen to learn that sy in some people and dry bust the old noggin. there'd be no milk for him to have with his heaves in others. Next to My Uncle Henry spiked the family eggnog cookies. Assuring my kids that I had the per- Joe Palmer fruitcake, it's the most con- with moonshine one Christmas. My dour, taci- fect solution in mind, I filled a glass with troversial holiday invention, turn grandfather sang merry songs all day and eggnog and set it on the mantel, then sent the It could have something to do with the name my sweet grandmother used language that got boys off to bed. of the beverage. I mean really, doesn't eggnog her excommunicated from the Southern The cookies were gone to a crumb the next sound a little like the sound of someone gag- 'Ladies Garden Club. Of course, Uncle Henry morning but the eggnog was warming in the going? As in, "Oh gross, what did I just swal- spiked everything from grape jelly to orange glass I'd poured it into the night before. A thin low? Yeck-ock!" juice with moonshine so I don't know why veil of scum had formed on.the top and there It's even worse in Canada, you know. Our everyone acted so shocked. was a note beside the glass. French Canadian neighbors have a real pretty I love eggnog. Nothing says Christmas, "I wouldn't feed this slop to my reindeer, name for eggnog. They call it laite de poule. holidays for me like some fruitcake and a big chump," the bright red ink screamed. "Sorry, Isn't that precious? Do you know what lait de glass of fattening, ice cold eggnog. Having Santa doesn't do eggnog, fool." poule means? It literally translates to "hen grown up in a good Irish American family I got several pairs of underwear that were milk." I don't know about you, but I'm OK with where sobriety, especially during the too small and an ugly sweater that year for where cow milk and sheep milk and even holidays, was a rare commodity, I don't which no one would take credit. That means goat's milk comes from. Chickens, however, embellish mine these days. I like it straight up, Santa had to leave them, right? Since that year, lack those appendages. I don't know where just like the cows intended their milk to be I make it a point to leave a glass of eggnog for hen milk comes from and I don't aim to find taken. Santa. You wouldn't believe some of the "gifts" ,out Yeck-ock.. It doesn't get any better than the Publix that he's left me: A coupon for a lifetime sup- Eggnog has been around awhile and itsori- brand. I leave it for Santa. He leaves it for me; ply of Gas X, knitted hats With beer can labels, gins are hazy. I mean, who came up with the You'd think he would've caught on by now, Sa stuffed pink flamingo that sings "Santa idea to mix raw eggs, cream, sugar, cinnamon treysurf@comcast.net VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Vendors In response to Walter Boat- 'wright's comments in the Dec. 16 News-Leader regarding his-criticism of soliciting advice from vendors, specifically Liberty ("County to replace cooling system in new build- ing"). Perhaps, if advice from Liebert had been obtained when the original equipment was ordered, it would not be necessary to spend an additional $65,000 to replace the nearly new and inadequate envi- ronmental control equipment for the IT server room at the Nassau County EOC Building. Also, add in the cost of litigation to sue'.the orig- inal general contractor and other ,parties involved. In defense of "vendors,," Liebert Corp. has been in the computer room control systems for over 50 years and operates worldwide. Pat Norris with Computer Air & Power of Jacksonville has represented Liebert for many years. The expert- ise of a Liebert representative is invaluable when, designing a com- puter room, IT room, battery room, etc. They work with owners, engi- neers, mechanical and electrical con- tractors to insure the proper con- trol equipment and the space is designed and fits the customer's application. In addition, they can recommend certified mechanical contractors and electrical contrac- tors to install, the equipment and provide proper maintenance of the installed equipment to insure many years of use and protection of the original investment. Perhaps, the result of the failure of the existing IT server room con-, trol equipment and other apparent- ly referenced inferior work at other county facilities was done on a low bid basis, which is not always the best bargain in the long run. . Jean Coleman Fernandina Beach Wewlllbehearctd Re: "We are all of this place," .Dec. 14. . You need to know and under- stand we who live and work here. To all of us this is not a place, it is home, our home. You have been here for eight years. I have been here for over 20, and in that time I have seen more changes than you could dream up. As for all those you claim are disputing that we are a community, well from what I've seen so far, you and your group arethe ones making the loudest noise. You are trying.to ram your agenda down the throats of the community by stating thatwe need this and that this is good for us. Maybe so, but not now, not when this community you are touting can't afford another increase in our bills. If being concerned about paying our bills or buying food is self-indul- gence and self-concern, well then I'm guilty as charged. As far as a conflict between the electoral and the governing class -,one, there has always been a conflict if you read history; two, the conflict is that you have them in your back pocket it's called lobbying; third, they are not a class! They are elected by us, they work for us, not your special interest gang of thugs who think they know better than we do as to whatwe need and wait Thatto me is self-interest. And yes, I agree that change is inevitable. Well, let's start with a new library. How many homes have computers, laptops, iPhones, iPads, etc.? How many people actually go there on a daily basis? Has there been an impact study or a daily head count? And don't our schools have libraries? Just asking. As for the News-Leader not making the civil choice to an open dialogue, well they have. It's called Voice of the People. We have tried to civilly voice our feelings on these issues and many more but have been ignored at every turn. Remember, we are only i,\kli MIiEE THE AiUGL'STA GA.i CHRONICLE mallwedthree minutes to speak(atw,,betefactdo. Who e, it was-. you city commission). So for you and have my thanks and probably the those that have been voted out and thanks of many' others for making will be next year, make no mistake; historic downtown Fernandiia.look ,we will be heard, and we will choose much better. for ourselves. ', Louis Goldman John J. Jackson IV Fernandina Beach Fernandina Beach Fairytale Early this year when that Old Prodigal Commission headed out the backdoor on one of their shop- ping sprees, they must have been- cocksure that the ones picking up their tab were going to be flabber- gasted with their new moneysaving surprise: Plantation-style lighting along Centre Street And it came to pass that we were flabbergasted, but the commissioners knew best, and they blessed themselves for shopping local and not bothering with bids. Of course, as/with most moneysaving schemes, taking the fairy lights out of the trees and sink- ing the light cans into the ground didn't come cheap. But it was only our $40,000 and we were so behind the times, so tiresomely Victorian, such Bah Humbugs! So unready to modernize the spelling of Centre. So here we 'are enduring Christmas with Centre Street total- ly Grinched out, our upper lips all aquiver with remembrances of yes- teryear's merry, twinkly downtown. But all may not be lost, for the fairies have wreaked their revenge upon some who dared cast them from the branches of their sacred oaks - where they'd held court each night and reveled beneath full moons. .In fact, some may call the elec- tion results fairy quid pro quo. As for Centre Street lighting, why not make it a win-win happy ending? Let's return the fairies to their hal- lowed trees and keep the plantation lights on for safe, pleasant night strolling along Centre. Lift the curse for evermore because you know the fairies are still mighty steamed that after that Old Prodigal Commission evicted them to save on electricity, they then voted to up the tax rate on- our electric bills. And, I just betcha there's a certain landscape lighting contractor who'd lend afree hand to move Fernandina backward just a smidge while maintaining his nice ground-level lighting. Debby Arnold Fernandina Beach Looksbetter Sometime over this past week- end the landscaping plants and shrubs in the front of the down- town post office were cut and trimmed. The entrance now looks 100 percent better. I don't know if this was done by the USPS, the city or some generous At a time, when ,our country, state, county and city are up to their wazoos in debt I think this is an out- rageous example of how our politi- cians,, "grant writers" and the "fix- ers" in our community with connections absolutely waste our taxpayer monies ("County to main- tain bike trail," Dec. 14). This is nothing if not a luxury project And one I believe is ill timed, considering our current situation. It is my sincere belief that govern- ment, just like a normal family, needs to pull in their horns during bad times and apply tax dollars' in the most judicious manner possi- ble, where it will serve the most common good. On 'Amelia there's probably no more than 50 hard-core bike riders- $2.6 million to benefit such a .small number of: people seems like an absolute waste to me at this time and place. Not to men- tion the inevitable, cost overruns .that will come with the job. If you have watched the disas- ter that has unfolded on 14th Street between the airport and Sadler Road over the last few years, it's obvious our planners and engineers have no concept of professionalism and have not one whit of conscience about wasting taxpayer money. Sidewalks to nowhere, gold plated fences and barriers and' it seems they've never done the job right the first time - always having to go back and do it again and again and again! I know a lot of Jacksonville bike riders come up this way on week- ends, and frankly it's more than a lit- tle bit dangerous for them. But that's their choice and their risk. It is not incumbent on us, the vast majority, to subsidize their hobby and to mit- igate the risk they knowingly incur by their own free will. We have too many roads and infrastructure projects that need that money instead of a bike path for a chosen few. Sorry, but that's the way I feel. Roy Stafford Amelia Island Hazing Hazing does not toughen up a kid. I am going to repeat that haz- ing does not toughen up a kid. The kid being hazed doesn't submit to it as a lesson in manhood or maturity. He or she submits to it due to one simple guiding force peer pres- sure. Think about it no kid in their right mind walks up to their team- mates and asks to be toughened up and proceeds to bend down to be paddled. They do it out of simple peeri pressure 'from those around. them. Is it a custom? Yes. Is it a rit- ual? Yes. Is it dangerous and poten- tially deadly? Yes It is the same peer pressure that leads kids to drugs and to alcohol. A big part of being tough is knowing when not to sub- mit to the pressure of others.... The wussess" who play Major League Baseball have a tradition of hazing which is to dress up rookies in various dresses and costumes and parade them around. To the best of my knowledge not one of them ever required hospitalization or died from wearing pink chiffon. For those of you who think that this type of hazing makes for a tougher player, you are sadly mis- taken. Does this help bond the team to produce better in competition? No. Truth be told, you could beat a kid till they were senseless and it wouldn't make them perform one bit better. The toughness bf practice "makes a kid better. Student athletes today, if they are to be successful, have to be tough from day one. This toughness 'doesn't come from hazing. First off, .they have to maintain a needed grade point average. They spend 'their day doing schoolwork like most adults, spend their day'mak- ing a living. After school, when most adults are winding down, the ath- lete goes off to practice. Many days they are in practice till 6 p.m. or later. When most working folks are home on the couch having a beer, they are at games till 9 or 10 at night Even on a day that only includes practice they may not get home till after dark. Can the kid come home and relax? Sure, after he cleans up, mom feeds him supper and they get done with their home- work. You do the math. What time do you think it is by the time "lil Johnny" can relax before going to bed and having to do this all over again the next day? Let's not forget about Saturdays when the real good ones are still doing their job on the field or in the gym. This routine goes on not just for months, but in many cases all year long. That is a wuss if ever I saw one, wouldn't you agree? If we want to talk tough, let's not talk about the hazing of some athlete that becomes "big news." Let all who agree with the "hazing" letter (Dec. 7) send a copy of it to the par- ents of Robert Champion, who was recently the kid killed from Florida A&M. That, in my mind, would take more courage than I, for one, would have., Tony Crawford Fernandina Beach COMMUNITY FRIDAY. DECEMBER 23.2011/NEWS-LEADER COA CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS The oldest and the youngest spent time together with Santa at the Council on Aging of Nassau recently. After a ceremonial lighting of the Menorah and a story about the origins of the Hanukkah celebration from COA Case Manager Arlyse McDowell; the preschool kids sung songs with the oldsters and the tree glowed after'a countdown to.its lighting, above. Santa himself joined the group toward the end of. the morning and listened to young and.old share their. s wies, while a vintage train circled around the bot- tomn of the tree. Millie Lhotka shares her list with Santa, .right. ... '' SUBMITTED PHOTOS :,.' ?-...'- GIFT OFNE WFIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT ,.1 p-* a- ,,,,l Firehobuse Subs Public Safety Foundation recently donated a CET' - Forest-Pac skidd unit worth more than 8,000 to Nassau County Fire Rescue. The new Skid- Pac is a self-contained, tank, pump and foam system that can be placed in a truck,.allow- ing for firefighting opera- tions in the "wildland urban interface," accord- ing to a press release. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has donated more than $3.1 million to public safety entities in 275 communities nationwide. since 2005. Attending the presenta- tion at/Firehouse Subs at 1978 S. Eighth.St., Fernandina Beach, are. the restaurant's crew members, district man- -agei Mike Branson, director of company operations Meg Rose, Public Safety Foundation Community Programs manager Meghan Bender and Nassau: County Fire Rescue per- sonnel including Chief Matt Graves, Assistant Chief Scott Hemmingway, Engineer Jerry Walden, Lieutenant Chris Gamble, Adam Bolder and Mike Fadler. , -i'B ITTEI1 I kamabas CENTER, INC Needs volunteers to help Nassau County families who need food, shelter and basic necessities. all 904.261.7000 for more info MILITARY NEWS Marine Corps Pvt. Michael A Higginbotham, son of Jolie M. and Adam T. Higginbotham of Bryceville, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine- Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., designed to chal- lenge new Marine'recruits . both physically and mentally. Higginbotham and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a. m. by running three miles and performing calis- thenics. In addition to the physical conditioning pro- .gram, Higginbotham spent numerous hours in classroom and field assignments which included learning first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksman- ship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons train- ing. They performed close order drill arid operated as a small infantry unit during field. training. : , Higginbotham and other" recruits also received instruc-" tion on-the Marine Corps' "')' core values honor, courage" and commitment and what the core values mean in guid- ' ing personal and professional conduct. Higginbotham and fellow ' recruits ended the training phase with The Crucible,,a 54- hour, team evolution culminat- ing in an emotional ceremony in which recruits are present- ed the Marine Corps emblem and addressed as "Marines" for the first time in their careers. E Navy Cmdr. Timothy V. Parker, whose wife, Heather, is the daughter of Faith and Joeseph M. Haselburger of Yulee, and fellow sailors of Patrol Squadron 10 "Red Lancers" (VP-10), Naval Air Station Jacksonville, recently completed their six-month deployment operating from bases in Quatar, Bahrain and Djibouti. While deployed, the Larn- cers conducted operations supporting Navy Joint and Coalition Forces in support of Operations New Dawn, Enduring Freedom and 5th Fleet Area of Operations . SAOR) exercises and activi- tijqsThe crew Ilew 6, 320 flight hours during more than 900 , sorties and.maintained a 99 percent completion rate. VP-10 helped to fight the ever growing problem of pira- cy and prevented the smug- gling of weapons in the Ara- bian Sea, Straits of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Their efforts resulted in the capture of six pirates CAMPUS NOTES 'U James Harmon of the president's list for the fall Fernandina Beach has been 'i 2011 semester. The list named to the dean's list at includes fill-time students Piedmont College for achieve- who achieve a 4.0 grade point ments during the fall semes- average on a four-point scale. ter. Dean's list students : Helton is the daughter of earned a 3.5-3.99 grade point:. Neil and Pam Helton of average for the semester. Fernandina Beach. Brittany Madison Molly Rebecca King of,, Helton of Fernandina Beach Fernandina Beach was received a bachelor of science among the 35 students named in psychology/music and to the Union University presi- occupational therapy from dent's list for the fall 2011 Union University during the semester. Dec. 10 commencement cere- The list includes full-time mony at Jackson Baptist students who achieve a 4.0 , Church in Jackson, Tenn. grade point average on a four- Helton was also named to point scale. udetition TSA competition The Technology Student. Association (TSA) is looking for local educators, college students and citizens to serve as volunteer judges for the statewide competition, sched- uled for the Omni Amelia Island Conference Center Feb.. 23-25. Judges assist on one of these days in a panel of three, assisted by a Florida TSA faculty coordinator in terms of the rules, questions and related details. The competition involves' about 1,000 students from about 100 high and middle schools who have won local competitions and now are competing at the state level for the opportunity to repre- sent Florida at the TSA nation- al competition in Nashville, Tenn. in June. There are about 130 sepa- rate competitions, half for high school and half for mid- dle school students. Visit www.tsaweb.org for the'guide- lines (300-plus pages) for each, of the competitions, as well as the mission and other details about the organization. , For more information' about the Florida TSA, go to www.floridatsa.com. To sign up as a volunteer judge or for more information, email the Florida TSA board's judge manager Mary Herring at MarysTSAjudgesl2@hot- mail.com and copy to Bob Bolan at Bolanbob@aol.com. SHe will meet with Herring in January to assist her with slot- tingthe volunteers among the many topics. S'Judges do not need to be subject matter experts in the topig but should be able to assess the students' presenta- tions in general terms. Welcome to Sod's House G^ Classic Carpets S& Interiors, Inc. BUICK BUDDY KELLUM *GMC *CHEVROLET Att., ca- r BUDDYEenLLUM 464054 SR 200. Yulee 802 s irE C904i2614'24- (904) 261-6821 Fr,.nd r..a Bi.,. FL j2ii: Fa.' 19, r.i ,i FAMILY DENTISTRY FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN B adc ck Most Insurances Accepted HO M EF U R N I T U RE Call For Appointment ( T re 261 -6a826 m Dr. Robert Friedman 901-261-6956 A1A at Bailey Rd. 542057 Us HM.) I, Callahan, FL FREESteve Johnson Automotive WELL DRILLERS, INC. 1505 S 141h Street 261-5216 S,:,,, n L .,. I Fernandina Beach, FL 'v I,'l. r 904-277-9719 e nr,ar..rja Becr. FL 4 l.0B Prouilly Supporting Our Commiinuly .9~ i U- - ./ '3.. Since there is 3 finite humari limit to She amount of forgiveness most people "' .2 3 possess we may not be emotionally able to forgive someone for a particular -offense more rh.an once or t'sice. '2, And. .Le may riqhtly believe if someone "5 continues to nun un that 'Ie Simply must i- walk away as a means of self. pres-ari.Jn. After all Nhis is only human Furthermore. we may run the ,,;k or huring our loved ones when we forgive those iho wronged them But Goas answer to the queshon is conc:erinq how mrn) times Swe Should forgct.e someone is that ie Should forgive our Orother rinor nce., or even seven time; out svenr yl times seven times This means that there should U be no end to our forgiveness Consider the prophet Hi.e.3v His wife Gomer 1 as unfaithfull to him an w3!a basically , harlot. And yet -Hoea forgave her. ..na wheh she .\'as in the process of oeing solar as a slave t0' her most 'recent lover. Hosea bought her at great expense and took L her oad: to his home forgiving her fr ter infidelity just a- Gra- forgives us for ours .-.:', ; , 115-6D INnus~rtii"D, ST. MABYS,GA 888-912-7329 .. - .^ , Dedmlltn for wadding informaUei and photos I. 3 p.m. TUesday prl.o.to.,publ -.lion on Friday. A brief announomnelt of the wfdding engagemnt or rerenony will be publlahed fram of 4argae. Acditional information may run at ,a-fea of S86.4 ar column Inch. A photograph of the brnid or couple may tbe aukhnitted and wnl run free at one column by 2 1/2 Inchae. Larger photo. will be charged a fte of 86.34 per column Inch. Call 261-3698 for information. _ _ I I c "' M FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23,2011/News-Leader RELIGION Machine guns, tanks and Bethlehem's great gift The sound of machine gun fire ripped through'the night air. My .heart stopped as I shrugged my shoulders, ducked my head and tried to figure out which way to go. Just then the sky lit up and the earth shook as an Israeli tank flexed its muscles on the once peaceful Judean hillside. Though it was a few miles away, I wasn't about to hang around to see what was next Somehow, in all our preoccupation with other things, I had forgotten what was real- ly going on. We were in Israel and, more specifically, when the incident hap- pened I had been walking toward the little town of Bethlehem. Hard to believe, Iknow.; The.spot celebrated as the birthplace of the Prince of Peace was boiling over in a violent conflict. For me, making'it back to the Kibbutz the small Israeli hotel-' became my top pri- ority. By the time my heart came back into rhythm and I had a long talk with our guide, things made a bit more sense. The PULPIT dispute over, NOTES Bethlehem Judea' was really nothing new. From the time Pastor of Israel's King Rob Goyette David, to the time , of Jesus' birth, the little town of Bethlehem has always_ stood out as a sign and a wonder. Curious, isn't it? The idea that God would choose such a small and seemingly insignificant place to intro- duce His remedy for a broken world is beyond me. Though He had declared it years in advance, no one seemed to get it until after the fact; no one but the prophet Micah per- haps. Looking back, and now realiz- ing what he was talking about, Micah's words carry a simple but powerful message. "But you, 0 Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans bfJudah, from you shall come forth for.me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days."(Micah 5:2'ESV version) The thought that God would choose little Bethlehem to do such a big thing is awesome; especially when you consider the weak and floundering condition of this current world. I once heard it said that God. can do much with little, most with least, and everything with nothing. I like that In the end, when God decides to use people, places and sit- uations that outwardly seem totally insignificant and impotent, He and He alone gets all the credit and all the glory. That, by the way, is the story of my life. Though it took me a while to admit it, when God first - came knocking on my door, I was a mess. Yet it was there, like the hum- ble manger scene, surrounded by need, that God brought forth His sal- vation in my life. For it, I'm eternally grateful. During this season as so many stop to celebrate our Savior's birth, may we not forget the simple mes- sage tucked away in the place God chose to make it all happen. Bethlehem, small, yet chosen; , despised by some but targeted by almighty God. Often surrounded by turmoil and conflict but just the same the birth place of God's greatest gift; Jesus the Messiah, Savior of the world. If by chance as you read this you yourself are feeling a bit undersized, despised and surrounded by chaos, take heart, such-places.have always been God's target for doing His greatest works! "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the.govern-. ment shall be upon His shoulder:. and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God; The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6) Robert L. Goyette-is pastor of Living Waters World Outreach Center rgoy@li)ingwatersoutreach.org RELIGIONOTEOTES a festivais of the Bible. Come outaapndlearn about the Attention all churches ,;, death, burial and resurrec- and neighbors of Prince. tionqfJesus (Yeshua) Chapel AME Church, the ro. though the feast and festi- pastor and members will vals, every Thursday, begin the New Year with a,~: thrqughJan. 19. For infor- revival on Jan. 5 and 6 at 7 ;, mation.call 583-8512. pem. Come and revive your-- !: i B1 t.iahr selves for 2012. The Rev. E., lee Tucker, Pastor. Bro. Charles New Life Christian L Albert,.Pro-Tem. ..,,.... Eewship, 2701 Hodges t t Blvd., Jacksonville invites eth MOOreSt 'you'to hear respected Bible. In January, women ofthe .-. teacher and author Rick community are invited t0o: -.." Renner on.Jan. 29 at,10 a.m. join in a Beth Moore Study;,.., Renner lias written more of Esther, It's Tough Being a .than 20 books and is a leader Woman. This nine-week; .ifis in the international C hristian Bible study on the book'of) ,., communityT He ahd his wife, Esther will begin Jan. o. Denise, are the founders of from 10 a.m.-noon in Jim the Good News Association Thomas Hall of First of Pastors and Churches. Presbyterian Church, 9 N. : For information visit Sixth St. Call 261-3837 to www.nlcf org or call the, . register. Study guides will be 'church at (904) 223-6000. avaialble for $15 each.; G i t CromH UnityCOflcert GriefShare recovery and St. Peter's Community. support group sessions meet Concert Series will present Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. "Seasons of Love" Jan. 13 at through Feb. I at First 7p.m. Baptist Church, 1600 S. Featuring vocalist Diane' Eighth St., Fernandina Parrish and pianist Ira Beach. Pittman, the concert will GriefShare is video present songs from the seminar series ihat features Broad sih s. -' re-* W ist' "Cabaret,", "Les Miserables," grief and recover topics as "White Christmas" and o6th- seen from a biblical perspec-' ers. The concert will be held tive. in St Peter's sanctuary. No The video seminars are tickets are necessary; but a combined with support love offering will be taken at group discussionof the the door. A reception will fol- materials presented during low in Burns HalL For infor- the video. Childcare is pro- mation contact Jan Smith or vided. Call261-3617'fpr infor- Rich Smith atSt Peter's, mation. 261 4293 or, . rsmith@stpetersparislh.org. O S giV ay Bible study Destiny Fulfilled , Christian Ministry, 528 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, is teaching on a pro- found subject in the Word of God (Adonai),, the feast and' New Jerusalem , SHO.G.I.C. holds a free " clothes giveaway the third Saturday of the month from 8 a.m.-noon at 816 South 10th St., Fernandina Beach. For information call 491-7669 or KimmStrange at 415-8360. CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS St. Peter's. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Eighth Street and Atlantic Avenue in downtown Fernandina Beach, will hold Festival Euchai ists at 5. S and 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The Christmas Story and Family Eucharist at 5 p.m. will feature a' narrator retelling the Christmas story; children in the congregation participate Sas angels, shepherds or stable animals. Nurseryavailable. ' At bp mn. enjoy the Eve of the Nativity, Festival Choral Eucharist (rno incense), with a choral presentation by the Festival Choir accompanied by the organ and Ja.ksor.'nvillr Syn'iphony Strings, starting at 7:30 p.m. At 11 p.rfi. is the Eve of the Nativity. Festival Choral Eucharist. with incense. Starting at 10:30 p.m. enjoy a- choral pr'-sentation by the Festival Choir accompanied by organ and Jacksonville Symph(nmy Strings .Oh Christmas Dayat 10a m. isthe Feast of the Nativity;.traditional . Christmas'Eucharist with hymns. For information call 261-4293. IMacedoniaAME Historic Macedonia AME Church, 202 S. Ninth St. will have a Christmas .'Eve ,Candkllght Ser vie on Deq. 24 at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend. There will be light refreshments afterwards for a time of fellowshippirig together. HolyTrinity Holy Ti irity Anglican Church begins its Christmastide services with the singing of carols at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, followed by the traditional Holy Eucharist celebrating the Nativity of our Lord at 5;30 p.m. Mary Aeillo, guest, soloist, will sing "0 Holy Night" accom- panied by Bonnie Ridley, organist. The Rev. Michael Bowhay will preach based- on the traditional Infancy Narrative of St. 'Luke. On Sunday morning, Christmas Day, at 9 a.m., 6ne Eucharist will be cele- brated with carols and preaching on the Gospel according to St John. All are invited.'., . , The church is at 1S30 Lake Park "Drive, across from the YMCA in Amelia Park, - Plantation Chapel Amelia Plantation Chapel, 36 Bowman Road, will hold a Christmas Eve Candlelight service of lessons and carols "on Dec 24 from 5-6 p.m in the sanctu- ary. A Christmas Day service will be held Dec. 25 at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. All are welcome. Call 277-4414; First Baptist On Dec. 24 at 5:30 p.m., First Baptist- Church presents its annual Candlelight and Communion Service with songs of Christmas, a message from the Rev. Jeff Overton, observanceof the Lord's Supper and concluding with.the lighting of candles. It is one evert you won't want to miss! First Baptist is located at 1600 S, Eighth St., Fernandina Beach. Call 261- 3617 Visit www fbfil .t.corn .... - First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church of Fernandina Beach; 9. N. Sixth St., will hold Clii' .1 ri-,ma Eve services at 5:30 p.m. and 11 1p i I ci-e. 24 in the sanctuary. Families are invited to attend the 5:30 p.m. service.with children dressed in nativity costumes to lpa'I lici]lplm in the retelling of the story. At 11 p.m., the conm- '. unity is invited to a Candlelight Communion Service. On Christmas Day there will be one worship service at 10 a. m i.in the sanctuary. Call 261-3837. IingWaters Soin Living Waters World Outreach Center Dec. 24 with services at 4:30-6 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. and an eFincoui'rgirig message honoring the coming of the, Savior of the world. There will not be a. service Christmas morning. Memorial United Memorial United Methodist Chu coh, 601 Centre St., will hold Christmas Eve. services at 4, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 24.' A Blessing of the Toys and Carol Sing will be held Christmas Day at 10 a.m. Kids are invited to. wear their pajamas. A New Year's Day service ivill be held Jan. 1 at 10 a.m. in Maxwell Hall. Solid Rock COGBF Christmas worship will be held on Dec: 25 at 8 a.m. at Solid Rock.COGBF, 86138 Palm Tree.Drive, Yulee. Call 225- i .*-^'fl'!'*l a .* '--w .d FOOD HELP Dinner networks The Interfaith Dinner Network pro- vides a hot, nutritious dinnerfour nights. a week at the Salvation Army Hope, House, Ninth and Date streets, for the island's homeless and needy. The IDN comprises 11 localtchurches. The group 'is looking for more churches to serve dinners one night a month. Small churches can partner with others. 'Call Ailene Wood at,491-4900 for information. The Yulee Interfaith Dinrier Network, sponsored by the Coalition for the ' Homeless of Na-sau County, serves healthy dinner to anyone in need every Tuesday and Thursday from 5-"p.,m. The Yulee IDN is located behind the Old Yulee Middle School, at US 17 and Pages Dairy Road. Look for the banner-and signs. . For information 6r to volunteer, call 556-2496 or visit their website, www.clicked.com/yuleeidn. Emergencypantiy r O'Neal Memorial Baptist Church, 474257 SR 200 East, offers an emergency 'food pantry for families andindividuals in, crisis. No income eligibility required. For assistance call 27 7-2606 or 261-4186. Food donations The Fernandina Beach Church of Christ is collecting items for people in need. A barrel is located at Amelia Island Storage for donations. Canned, dry and boxed., food as well as personal'items such'as soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc., are needed. Call 261-9760. Foodbank The Yulee United Methodist Church Food Bank, 86003 Christian Way, is avail- ' able to anyone in need, Wednesdays from 10 a.m, to noon. Other times please call for an appointment at 225-5381. Suriday School ............................. 9:30 ami Sunday Worship .. .. 10.45 pm Wedhesaay A WANA .6115 m' Wednesday Bible Study 6.30 pmn 941017 Old Nasaille Rod CoWady Rd-107 SutAh Fernindina Beach. FL32034' 261-4741 www.sprinhhillbaptis'tfb or This space available. Cal one of our AD-visors to help you reserve this space for ' your upcoming events or weekly services. ask for Candy, Christy orDavid ' S*'Discover the Difference" at Amelia Baptist SChurch. Pasi:c. Dr H. Nell Heir.lln Sun'y WOsr p Se, ',e I"-' 30am Bible Study 9am Nursery.provided for all services Small group studies-Adults 6pm Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30pm Preschool and Children Activities 961167 BUCCANEER TRAIL C-.i,7 d '.4 _-, i&;T I. s '. '--. c ma d. F- _-" -. BJ For More Informiatioa Call: 261-9527 AELIA S PLANTATION CHAPEL Ted Schroder, Pastor Sunday Iorship- 9:15 & 11:15 am All are Welcome 36 Bowman Road, 277-4414 OffAlA at entrance to Omni Resort Amelia Island Plantation www.ameliachapeL com facebook.com/amelia.lantation.charel Saturday Vigil Mass 4 pm & 5:30 pm Saturday 4 pm Mass at Yulee United Methodist Church Sunday Masses 8am- 9:30am 1am-12:30 pm a. 6'pm- poTusday ' Holy Day Masses Vigil 6:00 pm; Holy Day 8:30 am Confessions: Saturday 3:00pm 3:45 pm or by appt Telephone Numbers: Parish Office: 94-261-3472; Fax 904-321-1901 Emergency Number 904-277-6566 Living Waters world-outreacl' .-' Contemporary Worship ,^ ""i SAT... 6:00 pm SSUN ..9:30 am WED .7:00 pm SI Youth, Nursery S & Childrens' Ministries ROi & Ch,"s, GOI" e, ..P,,, 321-2117 On A1A 1 mile west of Amella Island www.LivingWatersOutreach.org loin us ULIVE on the Web Sunday NewVision Congregational Church, UCC Worship Sundi'ys at 10:00 am 96074 C11hetcr Road in ldirc- s-Ca.ng2.:j 0aJmCr.ur-C orsg 904-225-0539 WH AITHEM HET IND a L 17LTLEE 3.ffi 3 3 y Ec.lC9 50 an Maming %v : *h'D & 1 s am Ba0 11 IO am -.nalay E~aralng 6 ,0 P.a. WA .'draay Prayer F nr '30 p ". w rE !,3-a 6 Tean". K1 6 16i pr flanEsai, 1. 79 'Y5l"u 6 'J Pm Classes For All Age S: Groups Including Youth Nursery Provided For All Servicewww.Yuleebaptistchurch.com 85i971 Harts Rd, Welst 904*226E*128 Yulee. FL 32097 Fax 2260809 CELEBRATION BAPTIST CHURCH Innovative style, Contemporary Music, CasualAtmospheme Pastor Mike Kwiatkowski 85520 Miner Rd.'Yulee, FL 32097 Sunday Worship 9:00am and 10:30am Nursery Provided KIdKradible Children Ministries Meeting @ 10:30am Sunday Youth Program Wed. @ 6:30pm Connecdng wiffth r Cht.. Connecr with People. ~ YULEE UNITED METHODIST LI CHURCH ; Please join us for SUNDAY SERVICES: Church School 9:30AM Worship 11AM Wednesday Study 6:30PM A1A & Christian Way, Yulee 225-5381 Pastor Charlie Sward FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 20 South Ninth street 261-4907 Rev. 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 9a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Morning Worshp 10:30 a.m. every Sunday Wednesday Noon-day Prayer Wednesday Mid-week Service 7-9p.m.Ministries: Bus & Van, Couples, Singles, Youth Christ f Fellowship SChurch 17982 N. Main Street, Jacksonville (Just south of Yulee on US 17) Sunday School 9:30 AM Morning Worship 10:30 AM Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 PM ;Wednesday Choir, Practice. 7:00 PM Dr. Dave Lawson ,christfellowshipfl.'comf FIVE POINTS BAPTIST "MORE THAN A CHURCH. WE'RE FAMILY" Pastor : Dr. Alan Brown Sunday School.................. 9:45A.M. Worship Service. ............ 10:SSA.M. Discipleship Training .......... 6:OOP.M. Evening Worship ............ 6:OOP.M. Wednesday Fellowship Supper... 6:OOP.M. Wednesday Prayer Service ..... 7:OOP.M. 736 Bonnievlew Road (aco ross m ader Rd.) 904-261-461S (church office) EVERYONE WELCOME Nursery provided Spolntsbaptistchurch.org First Baptist .Church Fernandina Beach SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:00 Life Groups 10:15 AM & 6:00 PM Wednesday 6:30 PM 904-261-3617 FBFirst.com BLACKROCK BAPTIST CHURCH 96362 Blackrock Rd., Yulee 261-6220 Sunday Morning Worship Servlces-10:30 am Sunday School 9:15am Friday 5:00pm 7"00pm Awana Worship Service 10'30 (Childrens Church) Sunday p.m Service 6:00 p m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p m Nursery Provided Bus Ministry Available www.blackrockbaptist.com St. Peter's Episcopal Church Welcomes You! l g Located at the corner ' of 8th &Atlantlc \\ 7:30 a.m..Holy Eucharist 8:15 a.m. Breakfast Burns Hall ] 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11:00 a.m. Service 6 p.m. Celtic Worship 4th Sunday 6 p.n. TAIZE' 2nd Sunday 904-261-4293, Www.stpetersparish.org UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Traditional Family Wrship ....... 8am & 11am Contemporay Worship ...9:45eamin Maxwell Hall Youth Breakaway .........9:45am in Youth Center Sunday School for al ages,...:.. 945am & 11am fWednesday Dinner(Aug-May)..... 5:15pm-630pm DAngtiean Curcfi mch Sunday Services Sunday Holy Communion 8:00 &10:00 am 5th Sunday Morning Prayer -10:00 am Sunday Children's Bible Glass- 10:00 am Wednesday Holy Communion -12:15 pm Rev. 1. Michael Bowhay, Rector 1I0 Lake Park DC (Amelia Park across fromYIMC)) 04- 491.6082 ,nr .iolyTiniJyA tglican.org e trse ile litory from lie 1928 Book of Common Praer Destiny Fulfille Christian Ministr 528 S. 8th Street Fernandina Beach, FL Sunday Worship 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Thursday Night Service 7:30 PM Pastor Jeff & Lynn Wilson for Info, call 904-583-8512 (between Fir & Elm Street) Worship this week Sat the place of your choice ' 1 il I u HOMES FRIDAY. DECEMBER 23.2011/News-Leader Keep Christmas trees watered and cool to prolong life Q I gave into the request couple of other important have.true leaves. The flat, .of my grandchildren to hints, keep the tree away from green, leaf-like structures have a live tree while they direct heat sources fire- holding the flower are actually were visiting me over the places, candles or space specialized stems called phyl- Thanksgiving holiday. Now I heaters. Cover up the tree loclades. If they are exposed am stuck with this tree and I stand with fabric as this will to too much direct sunlight, am afraid it will become a fire make it less terhpting for Fido, they turn pale green. You can hazard before New Year's Day who might consider it another alternate fertilizer application has arrived. Any hints forme? source of water similar to his with a small amount ofoEpsom JJ own water bowl. salts magnesium sulfate (1 A If it makes you feel any Remove the tree after New buds, one flower at a time. It teaspoon per gallon of water). .better, I think almost all Year's Day keeping it any seems like every time I turn This plant can tolerate a of us can and do fall under the longer will cause it to become around, more have fallen off. dry soil but during budding mighty spell of our grandchil- a nuisance as more and more What can I do? MV and flowering, it is best to dre n. Only needles begin to fall. There A As soor as we hear the keep the soil moist but not I Ih meanest are Boy Scout troops in some A : .?word cactus we usually wet. Pinch back the stems of grinches areas willing to pick up and assume the plant must like a phyllocladess) in early June to cani resist recycle live Christmas trees. hot, dry environment. promote branching. Remove I,, se plead- Please contact your local However, Christmas cactus, the short, terminal stems in "in. dewy. scouts to determine if they are cor plSchlumbergera bridgesii, is a September to encourage ..:,s. Wait a participating in this worthy PHOTOS COURTESY OFREBECCAJORDI/NASSAU COUNTY EXTENSION native of the rain forests of flower btid formation. Flowers rninute, venture. Live Christmas trees, above, should be kept awayfrom Brazil. These plants typically will only develop on mature ,,. here is my ( My office staff just gave heat sources in the home. The Christmas cactus, above are found growing in the .stems. Keep the plants away wallet? Sorry, 1 1me an indoor corn plant right, does best when not exposed to direct sunlight, canopy of shade trees, which from directlighting in the GARDEN back to the but I have no windows in my ... is why the plant adapted so s evening hours as this will dis- T[ALI questiori office. Will this plant survive? well on your back porch,pro-., courage flowering the most Do I need to purchase special especially when no direct or If any house plant begins tected from direct light Rebecca lord,, UF/IFAS important lighting for it? SC indirect sunlight is available to grow spindly and tall, then I suspect the reason for the County Extension Director for Beckylordi thing to do.is A The good news about Fortunately for you, the you know it is not receiving bud drop is the extreme ter-. Nassau County and Nassau to keep water 1.receiving a largeinidoor corn plant, Dracaena frgrans, niuih lUghl and will need to perature change from the out- countyy Horticulture Agent II,, in the tree stand at all times. plant for the office is these is quite comfortablee in office be rmoed to another area, side to indoors Nloving them is a UnwtErsiv of Floridafacul- No need to add any of those plants are accustomed to environments. It has become preferably nrar a wiridow, back outside might produce ty member Extnsion locations elaborate additives suggested being in a controlled environ- so adapted to low light we rec- .1 Iwas given a Chrisms .a an additional shock so I would are the satellite office at the S by well meaning advisors, just' ment with low lighting and ommended keeping it at least .cactu. last year and I 'not i-commend it Christmas C Onty Building in Yuke and plain, clean water will do fine. consistent, ambient tempera- eight feet from the direct sun- lved ii. I put it outside on my cactus can tolerate summer ..;;-the main Extension Office in A well-hydrated tree is less tures. In addition, the newer light exposure of ivindows. In, shady porch and it has temperatures near the 80s but Callahan. The UF/IFAS likely to drop large amounts fluorescent lights are now most offices, overheadlight- thi ived. It has b~en full of it will show some adverse Nassau County Demonstration. S of its needles and more impor- offering the broad-spectrum ing is generally on eighthours buds With these cold riights, damage when tempe-atti'res, -Garden is located at the James tantly it is al. -,,le.-. likely to lighting plants prefer.-These or more., which provides suffi- I decided to bring it inside, drop below 50. This mod rat PagrGovernmental become a fire hazard. Just a light bulbs will be essential, cdent light for houseplants. Now rhIe plant is losing its temperature range prefereptie Complex and demonstrates best is one of the reasons why management practices for many people opt to keep it Norheast Florida. Mail ques- indoors. You could keep it out- ions 'to Garden Talk, c/o S'side during the winter and Rebecca Jordi, Nassau County --,--\ -protect it with a light covering Extension, 543350 US1, ,....when temperatures drop '- Callahan. FL 32011. Visit below 50. http://nassau.ifas.ufl.edu. S.: ~Christmas cactus does not . E, rljord,.-'ufledu U .. i '2 SEA HOPE S. :.. ... 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Alsoqaat th(?Mff at ga d4il ^ Gabriella's Tamales, just har-, vested lettuces, veggies, toma- toes, radishes and'more. To sign up for the E-Mail Newsletter, go to www.fernan- dinafarmersmarket.com. The market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Seventh and Centre streets. Call 491- 4872 or 'visit www.fernandina- farmersmarket.com. Visit www.ameliagarden.com for information about-the 2012 Amelia Island Garden Show March 3 and 4. Citrus dass On Jan. 11 from 10-11 a.m., County Extension Director/ Nassau Horticulture Agent Rebecca Jordi will conduct a class on growing and main- taining citrus plants, at the Yulee Extension office, 86026 'Pages Dairy Road. The class will include hands-on instruc- tion pruning the lemon and orange trees at the office. Free and open to the public. Visit http://nassau.ifas.ufl. edu/horticulture/landnmat- :.tPers/landmatters.html, or call (904) 879-1019 or 491-7340. Walkin'Nassau Everyone is welcome to join Walkin' Nassau as it kicks off the New Year with a club meeting Jan. 12 at 6 p m. upstairs at Cafe Karibo on North Third Street Dinner will be available from the reg- ular menu Meeting starts at .3(. p.m to discuss ho110 to participate inthecluband ,I n allePwa gW14tfor 'I January through June. For information contact Dyanne Hughes at.206-4417ior* dyhughes@att.net or Jane Baily at 261-9884 or dnjbai- ley@mindspring.com.. 'Crash Course' A Crash Course in North Florida Gardening by Rebecca L Jordi, County Extension Director/Nassau Horticulture Agent, is a two-day seminar covering topics on proper landscape practices and plants for Northeast Florida.on Jan. 21 and 28 from 9am until noon at the Yulee Extension office. Newcomers and those new to gardening will'gain needed information for their home landscapes. Deadline is Jan. 13 for registration and payment of $50 per person/ $75 per couple (one book per couple). Make checks to Nassau County Extension. For information see nassau.ifas, ufl.edu/horticul- ture/crashcourse.html or call (904) 879-1019 or 491-7340. __ FRIDAY DECEMBER 23. 2011 SCHOOLS News-Leader Wintercamp The McArthur Family YMCA.will offer The Chill Factor winter day camp Dec. 27-30. Members and non- members welcome. Free reg- istration and details at the Y, 1915 Citrona Drive. Call 261- 1080. Visit www.firstcoastym- ca. org/mcarthur. Sleuth Camp Sherlock Holmes is com- ing to town in January and kids need to get ready. Join the Amelia Arts Academy Dec. 28 and 29, 9 a.m. to noon- each day. For ages 4-10. Call 277-1225. Fun mystery The world's most famous detective is called to investi- gate a diamond theft at an opera house in "Sherlock Holmes and the Opera House Mystery," an original stage, play based on the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, present- ed Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. by Amelia Arts Academy and the Fldrida Division of Cultural Affairs. Produced by Atlantic Coast Theater for Youth, the play is for the entire family. Tickets are $6. Call 277-1225. SAC meeting The regular School Advisory Council meeting at Southside Elementary, 1112 Jasmine St, will be held in the library on Jan. 9 at 2:30 p.m. Call 491-7941 for infor- mation. Festival scholarship The Amelia Island Book Festival announces that it is time to apply for the Christa Powell Walley Writers Scholarship available to high school seniors, undergradu- ate and graduate college stu- dents with ties to Nassau County. Named for the late Christa Powell Walley, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Powell of Fernandina Beach, the $2,000 scholarship is dedi- cated to encouraging writers. Deadline is Dec. 31. See www. ameliaislandbookfestival.com. HONOR ROWS' STUDENTS S.. . II SUBMITTED Communities In Schools-Nassau students earned a free day at Everbank Field. Game day, Dec. 11, marked a win;' for CIS students and the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Buccaneers. The Jaguars Foundation sponsors the i Honor Rows Program to motivate students to earn their free ticket and lunch by achieving academic, behavior and service goals during an eight-week challenge. In addition to Honor Rows, services provided by Communities In Schools at six Nassau schools before, during and after school would not be possible without the ongoing grant support of The Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation, which has provided over $300,000 to CIS Nassau over past nine years. For information contact Susan Milana, executive director, at 321-2000.' Monkey Barrel Children's Clothing & Toys No Monkeying Arouind.... Let's move this inventory to make room for New Spring Arrivals 9 -A a INt;)-15a rs ata The.Spa. &' Shops , 904-261-0777 THE ORIGINAL I 14K Gold with Diamond Looking to buy an IsC? nd'? Buy one right here... ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT! Holiday Hours: Friday until 9 p.m.. Christmas Eve Until 4 p.m. .,Nl -.45 IC10 ..? ,.os, c o ,d~~ ,1f[ll 00"'"'Domestic Designs Roofing Mk Incorporaled There's more than monkey business going on at the Monkey Barrel in the Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation. Owner Dina Martin offers a wide selection of items with little ones in mind. "We carry a variety of clothes and toys from around the U.S. and some European countries as well." Martin worked in retail management after college When she decided to open her own store, she rook business development classes to familiarize herself wirh the business side of retailing. Dina chose to open a children's store because she enjoyed working in retail and being around children. She wanted to create a whimsical atmosphere in the shop using an animal thar children coujc enjoy. , so she chose monkeys. With the help of family and friends, Monkey Barrel was opened in March 1996 and it's been a source of fun and fulfillment ever since. "'It's been grear and.my family loves to help me with unpacking inventory, merchandising and working/selling.' Patrons will find clothing in sizes from newborn to size 10 for boys and size 14 for girls and a good selection of toys including puzzles, games. dolls, and cars as well as beach and pool toys, stuniffed animals and arts and crafts Kits. Business hours at Monkey Barrel are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Visit with Dina and her staff Gwen, Kathy. Sally. Caroline and John William at 92 Amelia Village. Check ; our their Facebook page or e-mail Dina at monkeybarrel96@comcast.net. Phone 261-0777. Promlhl Serning Nassau County Since 2001" HHoliday Special Sign a contractby December 31, 2011 for a complete Re-roof & receive a $250oo discount Please Call: 321.0626 _. vvx.dolmesticdesignsinc.com FREE LiiC'.ns,-d insured ESTIMATES CCC1325504 CBC059801 2210 Sadler Rd. Fernandina Beach (904) 310-6837 Drive-thru, come in or walk up. 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Your cost only $150.00, the regular price of a one hour lesson. Please call Ron Philo (904)556-8581 or Kevin Diaz (904)556-8649 AND LET RON PHILOS' SCHOOL OF GOLF HELP YOU GET YOUR GAME ON TARGET.. ':' .' ......'.h,....'~ -''~- '~-. .........- II .R .7 Kr SPORTS 12A, FRI DAY. DiCEMBER23.2011 NEWS-LEIADI:R/FI:RNANDINA BEACII. FLORIDA Wolfpack snaps Pirate win streak; county next week .~- ~ ~ *&j .'; :'' '' 1>" . ." " I. , . . -, . The Fernandina Beach High School boys basketball team was home Wednesday night, hosting the Wolfson Wolfpack. Emanuel Brown, left, tries to stand in the way of a Wolfson player. David Booker, center, with a jumpshot. Tyler Somora, right, pulls down aboard. . Yulee hosting boys and girls county tourney BETH JONES News-Leader- The Wolfson Wolfpack rolled into town Wednesday and snapped the Pirates' three- game winning streak. Wolfsdn won 67-32. "Year in and year out, Wolfson is one of the best teams in Northeast Florida," said Matt- - Schreiber, head 'bd6s basketball cohch at Fernandina Beach High School. "They're probably the strongest.team on our schedule. , We knew it would be a test "You have to have a couple of games like that on your schedule. We're just disappointed. we didn't play better." Wolfson, a 7A school with an 8-2 record, jumped otit to a 15-7 lead and led 29-17 at-half- time. , ,The floodgates opened in the second half; Wolfson outscored the host Pirates 19-5 and 19-10 in the third and fourth quarters, respec- tively. ; . Senior Jordan McIntosh'steered the Pirates, recording another double-double Night with 13 points and 11 rebounds. He also had four blocks and a steal. -.- Teammate Mack Casey had 11 points, six rebounds and a steal. .The Pirates won their third game in a row. Tuesday, defeating host Bolles 35-30. "Our strength so far has been our defense," Schreiber said.. "That was a defen- sive battle. I thought our guys showed great . resiliency. We played great defense through-., out as we tried to figure out ways to score." .It was another double-double performance : for McIntosh, who had 10 points and 16 rebounds. He also had a pair of assists and .four steals. "As has been the case all year long, Jordan McIntosh was a monster on the boards," Schreiber said. }.- . .. . .,. . Jordan McIntosh, left, had another double-double Wednesday with 13 points and 11 rebounds against Wolfson. Logan Vendola goes under the basket for two points, center. Mack Casey, right, with a layup. David Booker also had 10 points to go along with three bounds and four steals. Logan Vendola chipped in eight points. ."We fight as a team," Schreiber said. "So far, we've gotten great senior leadership. I think that carries down, not only to our team, but to.the junior varsity.. Everyone in our pro- gram is doing exactly what we ask for. We're just trying to get better." The Pirates (5-5) are idle until next week when they head to Yulee High School to par- ticipate in the annual Johnny T.Smith tourna- ment, a boys and girls county tournament this year. . "It's back to the four county schools," Schreiber said. "It should be fun for every- body." The first game features the West Nassau Ladies hold annual Santa Derby at Long Point GOLF NES N S- ,I.:1.471. Twenty-nine women participated in the Amelia Island Club Women's Golf Association's annual Santa Derby tournament held at the Long Point golf course Dec. 15-16. Playing on a Thursday and a Friday, the women were able to improve their, scores hole- by-hole on the second day. Thursday's scores were lower than usual because of the cold and windy weather, but Friday's weather and scores improved dramatically. The winner in the first flight was Phyllis Watson with a 59, with Julie Blake coming in second with a 63. Sandra Clower placed first in the second flight with a 66, with Frances Esposito finishing second with a 66 in a score- card playoff. In flight three, Dee Sullivan was first with a 63 and Pat Gieg finished second with a 64.The fourth flight winner was Sheila Braddock with a 65, followed by Diane MacDonell with a 66. Museum tournament The 10th annual Amelia Island Museum of History Golf Tournament is Feb. 1. Enjoy a fun-filled day of golf, food, drinks, contests and more while supporting the museum. Entry fee is $150 and includes pre-tourna- ment party Feb. 16. Prizes for closest-to-the- pin, longest drive and putting, cart and green fees. An awards presentation follows play with SUBMITTED Nine-hole winners Jane McCormick, Phyllis Watson, Dee Sullivan, Shelia Braddock and Sandra Clower. heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine. To regis- ter, contact Paul Condit at 491-8499. Fifth anniversary event The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour will hold its first event of 2012 on Amelia Island, the fifth anniversary kickoff, Jan. 14-15 at Amelia National Golf Club. The tour recently ended its fourth season of competition and featured more than 1,500 players with more than 3,000 tournament reg- istrations across 47 events over the course of the 2011 season. Registration deadline is Jan. 4. Visit www.hjgt.com for information. and lHilliaild girls at. 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Fernandina and Yulee's girls take the court at 4 p.nm. The FBI-IS and West Nassau boys play at 6 p.m. and HIilliard and Yulec's boys play in the nightcap-at 7:30 p.m. Consolation games are slated for 230 p.m. (girls)-and 4 p.m. (boys). The championship games start at 6 p.m. (girls) and 7:30 p.m. (boys). *I'JAGUAR UPDATE: I .. ags, Titans GAME DAY: The Jacksonville Jaguars con- clude the regular season with back-to-back division games, beginning Dec. 24 as they visit the Tennessee Titans. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. at LP Field., DIVISION OPPONENTS: For the second consecutive season, the Jaguars had just two division games in the first half. Saturday will. be the fourth game in team history on Christmas Eve. The Jaguars are 2-2 in divi- sion play with wins against Tennessee and at Indianapolis. The division champion Texans, who swept the season series with the Jaguars, are 4-0 in division play and the only team with more division wins than the Jaguars. FINALE': The Jags cap the season at home Jan. 1 with Indianapolis, also at 1 p.m. LAST GAME: Playing in their third game in 11 days, the Jaguars lost 41-14 to Atlanta Dec. 15 The Jaguars had four turnovers and trailed 27-0'at halftime. TELEVISION/RADIO: Sunday's game will be broadcast regionally on CBS, locally on WTEV CBS47 (Channel 6 cable). Games are broadcast on'Jaguars Radio Network stations WOKV AM and FM (690 and 106.5). WEBSITE: www.jaguars.com. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23. 2011 SPORTS News-Leader Free brrowoompetiion Boys and girls ages 10-14 are invited to, participate in the local level, of competition for the 2012 Knights of Columbus Free-Throw Championship. The local competition-will be held Jan. 29 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Peck Center Gym, 510 S. 10th St., Femrnandina Beach. Last year a number of competitors from the Femandina Beach and Yulee area pro- gressed to the finals in Orlando. The champi- onship is held annually with winners progress- ing through local, district and state competitions. International champions are announced by the K of C international head- quarters based on scores from the'state-level competitions. . All boys and girls ages 10-14 are eligible and will compete in .their respective age divi- sions. Last year more than 170,000iUharp- shooters participated in more than 3,000 local competitions. All contestants on the local level are recog- nized for their participation in the event.' Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent. For entry forms or information, contact Tom Smeeton at 321-4139. F aidina Beach Babe Ruth Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth League has opened registration for the spring 2012 sea- son. Registration will be held through Jan. 28.: Fees are $80 for T-Ball (ages 4-6) and'rookie (6-8) leagues; $120 for minor (10 and under),' major (12 and under) and senior (13-15). leagues. Late registration is additional $10. The league also offers scholarships; no. child will be tumed away. For information, visit www.FBBRL.com or Facebook, Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth League. Babe Ruth is also looking for volunteers, coaches and sponsors. Discgolftoumament The Pirate Pointe Disc Golf Tournament will be held for ages 18 and up at 11 a.m. Dec. 24 at Femandina Beach High School. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Cost is $10 per player. The tournament is a doubles best shot. Like Pirate Pointe DGC. on Facebook for details and updates. ." . GaliorBow tickets Ohio State University will play the University of Florida in the Jan. 2 TaxSlayer.conm Gator Bowl. The last meeting between these two storied programs was in the 2007 BCS National Championship game.. The Ohio State Buckeyes are the Big Ten' representative and this matchup will mark Ohio State's second appearance in the Gator Bowl. Ohio State has appeared in 12 different bowl.games and the TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl will'be their.42nd bowl game. The Florida Gators, the Southeastern C..conference representative, will be returning to Jacksonville fpr the ninth time since making theii.first bowl appearance in the Jan 1. 1953, Gator Bowl. Their Gator:Bowl record - stands at 6-2. This will be the 21st consecu- tive BoWl appearance for the Florida Gators. The 67th annual Gator Bowl'will be played Jan 2 at 1 p m in Jacksonville at EverBank Field and will be televised nationally on ESPN2 Tickets are $80 for VIP and $60 for stadium seats Club seats are sold out Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or online at www.gatorbowl cornm SRun under thelights Join the Amelia Island Runners Wednesday nights under the lights from 6-7, p.m. (weather permitting) at the Femandina Beach High School track. 435 Citrona Drive. These weekly runs are open to the public; Free expert coaching advice is available most weeks from Roy Benson, a nationally recognized and published exercise scientist, and running coach. Join members from the club for a group . run every Saturday morning, beginning at 7 a.m. at.Current Running, 815 South Eighth St All ages and abilities are welcome at these ' group runs and you don t need to be a mem- ber of the club to participate. For information, email president@ameliaislandrunners. com. Organizedbike rides There are organized bicycle rides in Femandinah Beach and around Amelia Island Thursday starting at 9 a.m and Saturdays starting at 8:30 a.m., weather permitting. All rides start from Main Beach. Park near the miniature golf course. Cyclists of all abilities are welcome. The ride will be around 30 miles with rest stops along the way and loops back to the starting point at around 10 miles before continuing on the remaining 20 miles of the route. Lunch after the ride is optional. Bicycle helmets are mandatory as well as a bicycle in good working condition. These rides are led by Don Eipert in conjunction with the North Florida Bicycle Club. Contact him at 261-5160. Sign.up for email notices at - www.amelia islandcycling.com or www.nfbc.us. Bowl for Kds'Sake Big Brothers Big Sisters of. Northeast Flori- da will host its annual Bowl for Kids' Sake fundraiser in February. Bowling dates in Nas- sau County are Feb. 18 and Feb. 25. Visit www.bbbsnefl.org to register. UltramnarathonandrelayJan.28 For the third year in a row, the community,. will.celebrate Wolfson Children's Hospital with a 55-mile Ultra Marathon and Relay, a Run' Five to Keep Kids Alive five-mile run and a one-mile Fun Run, all beginning and ending at the Jacksonville Landing Jan: 28. The events, part of "One to Grow On," pre- sented by RPM Automotive, are a culmination of a months-long celebration of the patients who receive life-saving arid life-changing care at Wolfsori Children's Hospital, the region's only children's hospital. The hospital, which- serves tens of thousands of children of all- ages each year, provides the full range of pediatric care. Wolfson Children's includes centers of distinction in cancer. congenital heart disease, neurosciehnces, neonatology, orthopaedics and behavioral health.as well as many other services. SWJXT Channel 4 is the media sponsor of the "One to Grow On" celebration which'.has' already included a Jan. 12 all-day telethon; last year's event raised morethan $57,000 through gifts from the community. Patient st0 ries will be broadcast on Channel.41hrough- Sout the months of December and January and a colossal birthday cake with 55 candles (and., one to grow on) outside of the entrance to Wolfson Children's Hospital,. Jarn 28 events begin with the 55-mile Ultra Marathon and Relay that kicks oft at midnight at the Jacksonville Landing. The Run Five to Keep Kids Alive is a five-mile run presented by iMethods that begins after the Ultra Marathon at 2 pm, also at the Jacksonville Landing. ,Cost is $20 per person to register. The one-mile Fun Run begins at 1:30 ptn; the. -$12 registration will be on-site. ' The runs will-coincide with a Kids' Birthday Party for the 55 kids honored by."One to Grow On" arid thei- families along with their caregivers and the Ultra Marathoners as well -. as celebrity hosts with WJXT. To read palienh stories for more informa- tion about the Run 5 to Keep Kids Alive or tbet. Ultra Marathoners or to ind out how you can "Light a Candle to Help a Child at Wolfson Children's Hospital, visit http://www.wolf-. son55.org. To support the cause, you can also find them on Facebook at http//wwwfacebook com/woltson55 For" information on Wolfson Children's Hospital, visit www.wolfsonchildrens org Nassau Challenger Bowling League for the physically and mentally challenged, meets the second Saturday each month frorl 3-5 p.m. at the Nassau Bowling Center in Yulee. Call Melinda Willaford at 261-3136. Sailing Qu meets The Amelia Island Sailing Club meets the . first Tuesday at the Kraft Athletic Club at Ten Acres. Social hour at 6:30 pm;. meeting.at 7:30 p.m. Contact Commodore Bill Bass at 277-4398 or wwbass@bellsouth.net or visit www. ameliaislandsailing.org for information. Amelia Island Boules Club holds petanque pickup ga'mesSaturdays at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the petanque courts at the south end of the downtown mari- na. Petanque (pay-t9nk) is a cousin of both 'horseshoes and bocce, the Italian bowling game. The public is always welcome to join SFor information, call 491-1190. : '" (Located in the Days Inn on Sadler Road) OPEN NOON TO2 AM EVERYDAY!! POOL TABLES +LARGE SCREENS SHOT SPECIALS FRI & SATS KARAOKE WED, FRI.& SATNIGHT!! NFL FOOTBALL PACKAGE ALL SPORTS +++ GREAT DRINK PRICES +++ REEL GOOD TIME S I ... .. '_q., IM I I '[LT , Louise (Angel, Pumpkinbread, Escargot) Delgado, 2, reeled in her first fish while fish- ing with her grandparents on Red Maple Lake at the Amelia Island Plantation. RECREATION ROUNDUP The city of Fernandina nastics trom 5 15-6 15 p m months 1 $225 non-city) Beach Recreation Depart- Thursday s classes are from Personal training is available ment (city website www.fbfl. 4-4:55 p.m. for beginning Fee is $30 per session, $75 us) offers: gymnastics and cheer tum- per week (three sessions) or Winter adult basketball bling from 5:15-6:15 p.m. $200 a month (two sessions league registration is open Annual fees are $10 to the per week for four weeks).' through Jan. 6 at the Atlantic city and $12 to AAU for insur- Dietary analysis and food pro- Center. Games are on Mon- ance. Tuition is'$99 for 10 gram. Call Jay at 277-7364:. "day and Thursday nights at weeks for an hour per week Adult volleyball is from 7- Peck Gym. Teams must have for city residents ($120 non- 9 p.m. Tuesday and Fridays matching colors (check avail= city). Instructor is Shari Riepe. at Peck Gym. Cost is $2 per ability when registering). Team Call (904) 404-6758 or visit day for city residents ($5 non). fee is $250 and due Jan. 6". www.freshspiritadventures. Open basketball is Mon- Contact Jay Robertson at com. days and Wednesdays from 277-7350, ext. 2013, or Peck Gym weight room is 11 a.m. to 5:15.p.m., Thurs- jrobeitson@fbfl.org open from 11 a.m. to.7 p.m.: daysfrom 11 a.m. to7 p.m. Gymnastics and tumbling Monday through Friday and and weekends from 11 a.m. to forcheer classes are held at from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. '4 p.m. at Peck Gym. the Peck Center.. Classes Saturdays and Sundays. Cost Coed exercise is from Tuesday are for Tiny is $3 a day, $25 a month for 5 6:30-7:30 p.m Tuesdays and Tumbles from 3:30-4 p.m.; city residents ($31.25 non- Thursdays at the MLK Center. intermediate gymnastics from city), $120 for sixth months Fee is $2 per class (city), $3 4-5 p.m.; and beginning gym- ($150 non-city) or $180 for 12 (non-city). 2011-12 SCHEDULES YULEE HIGH SCHOOL 'Girls Basketball Dec. 29' FERNANDINA Dec. 30 Consolation/champ Jan. 5 si E ..3,:.:pa' Jan. 9 ati 3v'e i rasrau Jan. 11 EiSH-iPE si~.Di'E 'Jan. 12 at Providence Jan. 17 at St. Joseph Jan. 19 FERNANDINA .1r' 20 FIRST C $T, CHR _, r,' 2y e rdirF C _C-,,, IT , Jan. 24' BALDWIN Jan. 26 at Bishop.Snyder Feb. 2 District at West Nassau. '. Feb. 4 District at West Nassau 2 YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Boys Basketball Dec, 29 COUNTY Dec. 30' COUNTY ,4 Jan. 3, at Providence ' Jan. 5 OAKLEAF . Ja n 6 F ER f1 1i. r 1ir4 1 Jan. 10 Ui]l 'iEriSfT :-IRIST. Jan. 13 WVSi I I .'LU Jan. 20 ai F:rriri.3,ir Jan. 23 at Bolles Jan. 26., BISHOP'KENNY Jan, 27 PROVIDENCE Jan. 31 BROACH Feb.. 2 at Oakleaf Feb. 3, at University Chnstian Feb. 7 'District at FBHS Feb. 11 District at FBHS SJur,i.:.r ,ari.t, ams ari e ai 6., p 4:00 :30/6 6:00 6:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 6:00 6:00 6:00- :7:30 17:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30, 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30. FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Boys Basketball Dec. 29-30 JT Smith at Yulee Jan. 3 at Baldwin 7:30 Jan.;5 UNIVERSITY CHRIST 7:30 Jan. 6 at Yulee* 7:3C Jan. 12 atMenendeZ 7:30 Jan. 13 KEYSTONE HGTS. 7:3C SJan 17- at West Nassau* Jan. 20 YULEE 7:3C Jan. 24 at Episcopal 7:3 Jan 27 WEST NASSAU. 7:3C Jan. 31 at Trinity 7:30 Feb. 2 BOLLES 7:30 Feb. 3 r HILLIARD 7:3C Feb. 7 DISTRICT4-4A Feb. 10 DISTRICT4-4A' *District ** JV games are at 6 p.nm: FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Girls Basketball Dec. 29 County at Yulee Dec.30 '_ :cur, al Yulee Jan. 5' at Bishop Kenny 7:3C Any Day, Any Time HOLIDAY SAVIN A 18 holes & cart $34 before lpm $29.75 after 1pm . A\ot. 1aihd unrb im e,' o i'ie rn or ,ouipons. Off r epi' e 1.9.12. ' .91 fer y irei 9./ 2 Jan. 9- Jan. 10 Jan. 12 Jan. 19 Jan.,20 Jan, 23 Jan. 26 Feb. 2 Feb. 4 *District * ljurior FORREST-. '6:00' PROVIDENCE .7:30 at West Nassau* 7:30 at Yulee' 6:00 at.Forrest' . .. 6:30, at Baldwin; 7:30 STANTON 7:30' District 4-4A at WNHS: " District 4-4A at WNHS .' ,r. i QKel 5r' i 'p l. i .lii FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Boys Soccer Jan. 4 'at Yulee" 6:00 Jan. 5 at Raines' 7:20 Jan.11 WOLFSON 6:00 .ir, a ,i B;r.:.p Vcrry r.,amrri,' ".ar. 'i-27 C'ISTF ICi T .'2 . ,-lin,:r Junr,,r .arsr, game- are at 6 pm FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL. ' ; .' ,'*1' ., Wrestling .- ",. " Jan. 6-7 'i .'lav l'jrsm y 3:00 Jan. 11 EPI-:CCF.L "":, 6:30; Jan. 21 at UC tourney 10am Jan. 13 at Flaglertourney 3:00 Jan. 14 at Flagler tourney 3:00 Jan. 18 at Fletcher 6:00 Jan. 25 RAINES-- 6:00 Feb.5, District3-1A , YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Wrestling Jan. 7 atClay Rotary, IBT tourney Jan. 10 at Glynn Academy. - Jan. 11 at Bishop Kenny Jan. 19 atSandalwood/Raines Jan. 21 UG, IBTtourney Jan. 22 UC, IBT tourney Jan. 29 at Camden JV tourney Feb.-A DISTRICT . Feb. 11 FR i.?,:.ral i9a I. iay '. Feb. 17 SiaI" La.il. an - Feb. 18 ElaeS al Lai 'e 1n FERIANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL ",r1;SoC.:Per Jar, 4 ,.iLtE P 6'0 Jan'5 at Raines*, 5:30 Jan. 6 a [Fro..der.:e 6:00 Jan. 10 ,TArIT:.|r 6:00 lar, 1i3 ai Bi'r:.p ir.' rn 6:00 jar- ..D, .-ar< l T l1ule.- ; I : I i .Jan-19, Distrjet.at.Yulee .. -" .. r" Jan., 20 District at Yulee SDistrict YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Boys Soccer " Ian 4 FERNANDINA '6:00 .ar, 9 al T-C . 7:20 Sar, 12 al F.rtCoa-t. 6:00,' Jan 23-27 D,0rnC. ai FBHS . YULEE HIGH SCHOOL :' .Gis Soccer .Jan.,9 atTC 5:30 Jan.'12. atFBHS 6:30 T' Janr, 16-2' DISTRICT TOt.IFi JE * District YULEE MIDDLE SCHOOL - Jan. 5 a. [Hll arai 2/5:00 Jan. 6 at Callahah 6:30/7:30 .Jan. 9 -HILLIARD. 2/5:00 Jan. 10 CAMDEN, 4/5:00. Jan. 12 at Fernandina,' 2:20/5:30 ', Jan. 17 FERNANDINA 2:30/5:30 Jan. 19 -CALLAHAN 6:30/7:30. Jan.'20 County semifinals at FBMS Jan. 21 County at Callahan Jan. 30 .at Charlton 4:30/5:30 . Feb. 4 Florida-Georgia champ. 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DECEMBER 23. 2011 NEWS News-Leader She's the holiday lady HEATHER. PERRY News Leader Manager Maureen Roughan couldn't say enough about her S. 'electronics lead and holiday specialist, Vivi-Anne Cryder. S_ "Nothing is more important to her than treating every cus- ,tomer like a friend. She has extensive product knowledge A :.- i to help customers make an Io := informed decision. Vivi-Anne Aw' ^ shares the holiday spirit year- round, and having her as part of our Kmart staff makes it a joy 6 to come to work." Cryder was only 19 years old when she began working at Kmart 27 years ago. U: ."We have a great group of people here," she says. "Not only do we care about our cus- tomers, we also care about one another. Working in the holiday dec- ,. .-_ ..." ". orations department keeps.. -. Cryder on her toes. "Our job is to serve and make sure people are ready for S Too Busy To Cook The Night Before Christmas? Christmas. I love it when they Here's A Special Gift From Your Friends At Sonny's get all 'glowy' and leave with a smile on their face. That lets me know they'll be back," said SCryder. Setting up t[e di play in the holiday d6cor department begins in October and is a team effort. With four aisles of dec- orations and a large floor and will display. everyone has to JOE'S PRODUCE Now Located In Dave Turner's Deerwalk Plaza THANK YOU to all our Customer Family for a Great Year! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Wednesday Saturday Only! ?b Tomatoes Ibu with coupon - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - pitch in and do their pairL. "We decorated 16 trees this year from 4.5 feet to nine feet tall, and it took us an entire day* just to do that." With the new ensemble dec- orations, Cryder says even peo- ple wiho think they can't deco- rate can turn out a beautiful tree.' "Everything matches and you can create all kinds of dif- ferent looks from country Christmas to elegant or classy. We even ha;e Gatoi or beachy ornaments." ' 1When folks say they're all thumbs at decorating. Cryder first inquil es about the family's traditions. gets some informa- tion about family members and checks on the budget. With these collected facts, she can make suggestions designed to help the customer create'a memorable. personalized tree "We can show them how to make it beautiful even when they aren't very guod at it. I show th-.rn i he ree I did and tell them if I can make a tree. beautiful, anyone can!" Some of the most popular decorations l his year are inflat- PHOTOS BY HEATHER PERR' NEfcS-LEADER "We want every customer to leave Kmart happy with their experience," says hol- 'iday specialist Vivi-Anne Cryder, above. "When folks come in saying they're all thumbs at deco- rating, I show them my tree and say if I can do it, anyone can," she says. A country barn ornament and gingham fabric circle garlands are part of the homespun holiday collec- tion, left. ables, icicle lights. net lights and lighted reindeer Cryder shares her home with husband, James, daugh- ter Angela and the family's feline companion, Morgan She's the nursery coordina- tor and Tiny Tones Choir director at Amelia Baptist Church and loves motorcycle riding Kmart is located at 1525 Sadler Road Phone 261-2004 or visit kmarLconm. !ypeifIbne' s leader corn ~Y-AH-EN13 SONEL- fELR-J^NDSA~Ld JVEJJliT 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Keffer Price: $13,595 $7,500 E7TrT . 2005 Ford 500 SEL Keffer Price: $11,975 2007 Toyota Camry Solara 2009 Nissan Murai Keffer Price: Keffer Price: $14.995 $19.995 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 Keffer Price: $5,995 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier IS Keffer Price: $4.995 2002 Jeep Liberty Limited 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Keffer Price: Keffer Price: $3,995 $7,955 $12,995 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Keffer Price: $8,995 2009 Toyota Venza 2004 Lexus RX 330 Keffer Price: Keffer Price: $22,995 $14,995 2005 Honda Civic LX 1f Mf tdeS Bwi Keffer Price: Keffer rice: $8,595 $8,750 memem m amms--- 2007 Nissan Frontier LE Keffer Price: $13,775 '9 Bayliner Cobia 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT Keffer Price: Keffer Price: $5,500 $12,995 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS2/RS 2004 Chevrolet Suburan 2500 LT Keffer Price: Keffer Price: $30,997 $17,995 2008 Dodge Charger SXT Keffer Price: $13,795 S-FIVEj rA. o Jeep, All payments with $2,000 cash or trade-in down. Payments range from lA. I 36-72 months based on 3.75% APR, WAC. All payments and prices are plus tax, tag, license, fee. See dealer for complete details. cU r y t1... C Rh Saturday night, Christmas Eve, from 4:00 'til 8:00PM a special "all you can eat" buffet with * Bar-B-Q Chicken, Ribs, Pork and Turkey Bar-B-Q Beans Salad Bar Dinner Rolls Soft Drinks and Iced Tea all for only $11.95 (kids 9 and under eat for $5.95)! Phone 261-6632 Open Daily 11AM 'til 9PM Chrstmas Eve 'til 8PM Closed (lristmas Day 2742 S. 8th Street Fernandina Beach, FL _ i.,elsure- B SECTION SUDOKU OUT AND ABOUT Music NOTES CLASSIFIED FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23,2011 NEWS-LEADER / FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA Resolve to try art in the New Year Art association will help If your resolution for 2012 is to master a new skill, or you've just always wanted to learn to paint, draw or sew, the Island Art Association will offer several new classes in -January at its Art Education Center, 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. Lisa Inglis will teach basic drawing from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25. Class fee is $150. Have you been thinking about taking art classes but you're not sure where to start? These classes are taught from the perspective of a former high school art teacher - there are no expectations of previous experience or "natural talent." All that is needed is the desire to learn. This series . will'help you gain more confidence in your abilities, sharpen.your skills and will help lay a-foundation for any future class- P es you may wish to take. Being able to render an image is a basic building block to creating your own artwork. It is with that in mind that the , first set of classes Inglis is offering will be focused on basic drawing skills. The emphasis will be on the process more I than the product so the only supplies you will need to bring are plain white paper (copy paper is fine), a standard No.'2 pencil, a ruler and one piece of poster board. This class is appropriate for all skill levels including "no skills at all." Inglis is a member of the Island Art Association. She has a bachelor's degree in ai t education and is former high : school art teacher who loves to bring the joy of creating and discovery to new people. To register contact Inglis at 557-1131 or scottlisainglis@bellsouth net (preferred) A 50O non-refund- able deposit is required to guarantee your space. The remaining balance will be due prior to the first class. Christy Woods will hold a sLx-week basic sewing series'on Monday from 6-9 p m Jan 16..2 and 30 and Feb 13.20 and 27 Fee is 860 per student. This is a basic sewing class in which stu-. fAMti dents will bring their own portable sewing Q1 machines and materials and learn to make tote bags using a pattern. . Woods has a bachelor's degree from FSU in interiors and textile'- She taught home economics in adult education and city extension serv- ices and has a local custom drapery 'slipcover business. Creative Distinctions She is a member of the Island Art, Association. To nr'.ll contact W\oods at 5 F-'h1112 ',r christywoods,''eartlllink inet Matrerial icquiLrim-enti--will be- furnished upon enriollrrmeni Woods is offering this lo.-cos course out of a conviction that in the current economic cli-: mate, with homeieconomics no longer being taught in public schools, many folks want to learn to "do it themselves." You will have fun while learning in this very interactive class Limited to 10 students. Jon.Houglim of Fianklin. NC ill instruct masteringg Amelia Island in Oils" Jan. 19-20 frorn 9 31.a m -4 p m each day. Ori day one Houglunm will demonstrate his painting teclrhniques, how he mnixes colors, and how to block in a beautifully unique scene of Arnelia Island Hewilllec- ture and demonstrate in solid painting techniques and problem solving techniques in the oil medium; with reliance on the fundamentals and dis- coveries of the Old Masters. Houglum's individualized instruction will help students Visualize the pictorial potentials of son.-s and they will begin to produce a painting with vitality in design. value and color ART Continued on 2B ' Learn bow to take a 'wow!" photo like Maria Struss' "Coming in for a Landing" at a photography workshop spon- sored by the Wild Amelia Nature Festival and the city of Fernandina Beach on Saturday, Jan. 28. 'Wow'- with photos Nature photography workshop will show you how D o youth want to learn.howto take son. Participants should bring lunch ferent types of lighting, their uses am photographs of wild places and This creative class vill cover the the best times of day to photograph d wildlife that will make viewers', important elements of creating "wow" ferent landscapes or wildlife. The nex D jaws drop and say -simply, photographs that stand out from the three hours will be devoted to the art "Wow!"? Ifso, consider registering for crowd, win admiration -and even con- composition. Included in that compor the nature photography course offered tests! The class will be geared toward will be a discussion of the different ty by the Wild Amelia Nature Festival and- photographic creativity, but it will also of lenses for cameras and how differ its partner, the Parks and Re:creation touch on essential elements of exposure, lengths from ultra-wide to telephoto Department of the, ciry of F.ri nandina aperture and shutter speed can aid in making a winning image. Beach, One thing that can diminish a photo- Participants will learn how to blur bai T'he "Wow! Photos" :.1ir_- ',.'.ill be --graph-k u rrder'-or over-exposure, so the grounds and create photographic illu held on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 9 a.m.-5 first 90 minutes will address simple tech- sions in the photography. p ni, at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation niques that can be used with any type of In the final hour of the class, partii Center The instructor will be Maria adjustable camera to create a well- pants will judge a slide show of 30) Struss, a professional phi'torapher Cost exposed photo. for the seven-hour course is '79 per per- The next 90 minutes will focus on dif- WOW! Continued on 2B id d if- , Ofe tnt ,pes ent I- ck- ei- Wild Nite toexploreTimeless Tidewater Timucuans The Wild Amelia Nature Festival has announced that the topic for the monthly Wild Nite nature forum on Tuesday. Jan 11. at 7 pn at the Peck Center in Fernandina Beach will be the first residents of Amelia, , Island. the native Timucuans. Craig Murris. interpretive ranger from the Timucuan Preserve. will speak aibut the Tinieliss Tidewater . Timucuans".and their rela- tionship to the natural world The program is free and open to the pub lic The Timucuar native peo- ple lived in a broad area of north Florida and southeast Georgia. There were, at onee time, 35 kingdoms of the Timucuan people. The popu- lation numbered in the tens of thousands. Tall, highly.tat- to ed agrarian hunter-gather- ers, the eastern Timucuans were good fishermen as well as farmers. They may have been the first native people to greet Ponce de Leon and other explorers. Though generally peace- ful, there were encounters : with Europeans and other tribes. Yet their disappear- ance as a people can be more. directly linked to disease; they had no immunity to Eumropean diseases like small- pox. Epidemics weakened this native population and most had died by the mid-18th cen- tury. Learn more about the first residents of Northeast Florida at the Jan. 10 Wild Nite. For more information about upcoming Wild Nite programs, the annual Wild Amelia Nature Photography Contest and the sixth annual Wild Amelia Nature Festival, scheduled for May 18-20, visit www.wildameliacom. 7 - 'a '4. - COCKLES AND CLAMS Join a park ranger to learn about the difference. between a conch and a whelk, or a cockle and a clam on Dec.24 at 2 p,m. at the Ribault Club on Fort George Island Cultural State Park. - Discover how to identify many of the frequently .found shells that wash up on the Talbot Islands State Parks shores. No reservations are necessary and the program is free. For information contact the Talbot Islands Ranger Station at (904) 251- 2320. Visit www.floridastateparks.org. FOLK MUSIC Florida folk group Tammerlin performs in Hixon Auditorium of the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, on Dec.27 at7 p.m.With a sound that is a step off the well-beaten path. Tammerlin has garnered praise from critics worldwide. Their innovative performances offer exceptional guitar playing, well-crafted origin al songs and tradition- al tunes pulled from the heart of American music. "Wintersong" is a unique holiday program featuring ancient carols, songs of the winter season, readings and poems, which was first pre- sented at the Smithsonian in 2001. Free for mem-. bers and non-members. For information call (904) 355-0630. _AI. .... ""'^ : : *. ' The North - Florida Chapt~er of the NAMES Project is pro- I -w viding two pan- els of the AIDS ,U:'. - Memorial Quilt for viewing through Dec. 30 at Baptist Medical Center Nassau, 1250 South 18th St.. Fernandina Beach. The quilt, founded in 1987 as a poignant memo- rial. is a powerful tool for use in preventing new HIV infections, and the largest ongoing commu- nity arts project in the world. WOMF .' The Amelia Island Museum of History invites you to its next Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Jan. 4 at noon. Thea Seagraves will be presenting women's fashion in America from its early colonization. ! period to 1910. Specifically, she'll be discussing women's under- garments and why women wore ,.* _. what they wore. While outwardly much has changed in fashion over the years, when one takes a closer 7 look much has stayed the same : as well. This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Alex at 261- 7378, ext. 102 or alexbuell@ameliamuseum.org. n7!.9' OF STi i -'i --- The 'Wild Nite" evening of stargazing at Fort Clinch State Park, originally scheduled for Nov. 18, has been rescheduled for Jan. 20 from 7-9 p.m., with entry into the fort beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event was postponed because cloud cover threatened to ruin the viewing. Astronomers from the Northeast Florida Astronomical Society (NEFAS) will be on hand with their big telescopes to offer insight about the evening's sky sightings. The event is freehand open to the public. Bring chairs, a blanket, insect spray, a flashlight and dress for the weather. The make-up date will be Jan. 27. Visit www.wildamelia.com for details. -aK 4 4' FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23.2011 LEISURE News-Leader SPECIAL EVENTS The Talbot Islands have a rich cultural history that dates back over 5,000 years. Join a park ranger for a look Into these past cultures and the artifacts \" they left behind on Dec. 31 at 2 p.m. at the Ribault Club on Fort George Island Cultural State Park. No - reservations are necessary- and the program is free. For information contact the Talbot Islands Ranger Station at (904) 251-2320. Visit www.floridastateparks.org. The Amelia Island Book Festival has launched its new website with the 2012 festival schedule and and a preview author lineup at www.amellaislandbookfesti. val.com. Tickets are on sale for members and will be avail- able to the public starting Jan. 1. Become a member or renew your membership to have first choice of events like the Author's Luncheon, Writers' Workshops and the Festival Gala- "Once Upon A Book Island." Tickets are also available by phoning (904) 624-1665 or mailing to:. Amelia Island Book Festival, P.O. Box 824, Amelia Island, FL 32035. * .; The Jan. 10 meeting of the Amelia Island Quilt Guild willfeature designer June Colburn with a trunk show of fabrics, quiltsand garments collected during her 20-year odyssey, living and traveling around the globe. From royal robes to hand-dyed wax-resist batiks, learn more about the impor- S. stance of fabrics in Balinese , culture, how expert dyers cre- ate their effects and see' * examples of contemporary batiks used in. wearable art, quilts and more. The quilt guild holds monthly meetings at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday at the Woman's Club, 201 Jean LaFitte Ave. Programs are free and open to the public. For information visit aiquilters.com. * The Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library's 'Annual Literary Luncheon will take place Jan: 13 at ,,, noon in the Heron Room at Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, 6800 First Coast Hwy. Guest speaker Lu Vickers, author of Cypress Gardens, America's Tropical Wonderland: How Dick Pope Invented Florida, will share her motivations for writing this book and her research on Pope's creation, the rich history of the land- mark attraction and its decline following the construction of Walt Disney World and its out- look for the future as part of Legoland Florida. Tickets are. $35 for FOL members and $45 for hon- . members and are available at the Femandina.Beach library. A vegetarian lunch must be reserved in advance. For information email Fernandina LibFriends@gmailcom or visit www.nassaureads.com and click on Friends of the Library:. * o The city of Fernandina Beach will host its first annual Wing King Competition on Jan. 14 at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center with two cooking categories, best wings and hottest wings. fee is $25 for obe category .or '$50 for both. Register until Jan. 6 at the rec center. Timed eating competitions include the 'Tongue Torch," eating six of the hottest wings, and the "Iron Stomach," eat- ing the most wings. Register the day of beginning at f1 nh.. Food judging begins at 12:30 p.m. and eating con- tests at 1 p.m. For information contact Jay at 277-7350, ext. 2013 or jrobertson@fbfl.org. * * The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will offer its'annual Beginner Genealogy Course starting Jan. 14 from 9:30 a.m.-noon at the Fernandina Beach Police Department Community Room, 1525 Lime St., and running five successive Saturdays through Feb. 11. Topics include Introduction to Family History; Searching Census and Vital Records; Church and Cemrne- tery Records; Newspapers and Digital Books; Court- house Research; Libraries and Archives: Organization and Choosing Software; Military Records; and Immi- gration and Emigration. In., addition, participants will have' the opportunity for individual -research time with a mentor.. Cost is $30 per person or $45 per couple both include a one-year AIGS membership - or $10 for AIGS members. Sign up at any Nassau County library or contact, Marie Santry at 321-3460 or mcsantry@comcast net .Amelia Residents In Action for the Symphony (ARIAS) will host its annual black-tie fundraising gala to ,support music education pro- grams and Jacksonville - Symphony Orchestra partici- patfon in Nassau County on Jan. 15.at 5.30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton,'Amelia Island. For information and reserva- -tions call 261-0105. The Amelia Island Book Festival presents "Words & Music with Tom Kimmel," singer. -songwriter and poet, o") Feb.3 at8B p.m. at Burns Hall of Si. Peter's Episcopal Church. Admission is a dona- tion of $15. For details visit www.ameliaislandbookfesti- 'val.com or call k904) 624- 1665. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Nassau County Foundation's annual benefit wll be held Feb. 24 at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island with Bonnie St. John, a nationally recognized source of inspiration as an athlete, author and executive coach. Growing up in a crime-rid- den environment, St. John lost her leg to a medical disor- der at age 5 but found support in Boys and Girls Club mem- bership. The 1984 Paralym- , pics bronze medal winner in. the slalom graduated with, honors from Harvard, earned her master's at Oxford as a 'Rhodes Scholar and served on the White House National Economics Council. Call 261- 8666. Visit www.bgcnassau. .org. Email info@bgcnassau. org. SUDOKUI 7 :1 364 - ----5 1 5 4 6 --- O --- I 3 8 68 29 -. - 4 8, a5 - - 4 97 5 3 --------- ---- Fill in the squares so that each row, column and 3-by-3box contain the numbers 1 through 9. Solution will appear in the Friday B-section. Wednesday, December 21 Solution 1 6 412 7 918 5 3 164279853 823561479 9 7 5 3 4 8 1 6.2 54 7 1 8 2 93 6 6 8 9 7 5 3 2 1 4 689753214 3 1 2 6 94 7 85 -7- ---8 ^- A-^- 73 8-4 2 6 5 9 1 2 5 1 9 3 7648 4 96 8 153 2 7 MUSIC NOTES Drum circle not meeting The Femandina Beach Drum Circle will not meet during the winter months. It will resume in the spring. To be put on the email list for notification of meeting times and location call Barbara Hill at 556-3219 or Doug Bryon at 556-1606. One need not possess or purchase a drum to participate. Instrumentation centers on drums and percussion but may include other instruments such as flutes, didgeridoos and other non-percussion instruments. Volunteer needed The Historic Femandina Business Association is looking for a volunteer to manage its "Sounds on Centre" pro- gram, a series of free community con- certs held at Second and Centre streets from 6-8 p.m the first Friday of each month from March through October. For information contact Tom Hughes, asso- ciation president, at magnasalon@bell- south.net or 321-0404 Violin concerto The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra presents a concert with Joshua Bell, violin, and Fabio Mechettl, conductor, on Jan 7 at 8 p.m. perform- ing Bruch's beloved Violin Concerto in Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets and additional information are available through the Jacksonville Symphony Box Office at (904) 354- 5547, or online at JaxSymphony.org. Community concert St Peter's Community Concert Series will present "Seasons of Love" Jan 13 at 7 p.m Featuring vocalist Diane Parrish and pianist Ira Pittman. the concert will pres- ent songs from the Broadway musicals "Wicked." "South Pacific," "Cabaret," "Les Miserables,' "White Christmas" and others The concert will be held in St. Peter's sanctuary. No tickets are necessary, but a love offering will be taken at the door A reception will follow in Bums Hall. For Information contact Jan Smith or Rich Smith at St. Peter's, 261-4293 or rsmith@stpetersparish.org. ARIAS dinner/concert Amelia Residents in Action for the Symphony (ARIASI will host its annual black-tie fundraising gala to support music education programs and Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra par- ticipation in Nassau County on Jan 15 at 5:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. For information and reservations call 261-0105. Instrument Zoo The Instrument Zoo, a program sponsored by the Amelia Residents In Action for the Symphony (ARIAS) that takes 30-plus instruments to all Nassau County fourth grades, is staffed by vol- unteers and needs 14 people on each of 21 mornings during January and February Men and women are wel- come. Each student has hands-on fun and instruction with each instrument. Ideally volunteers can give a maximum of six mornings over the two-month pro- gram. You do not need to know how to play an instrument a workshop will be held in early January. For information or to volunteer, contact Barbara Zacheis, coordinator, at 321-5639. or Rachel Smith, scheduler, at 491 -3829. JazzJam A jazz jam is held at Pablos, 12 N. Second St., Femandina Beach; from 7- 10 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Musicians are invited to sit in for one song or 1he whole night. To join the mailing list submit your email to beech- flyer @bellsouth net. Amelia Island Coffee Amelia Island Coffee, 207 Centre St., hosts a music circle on Saturdays from 7:30-10 p.m. featuring great local musicians. Admission is free and all are welcome Come enjoy dessert, coffee and music Amelia River Cruises Amelia River Cruises'Adull 'BYOB" Twilight Tours are held Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $29 per.peison at 1 North Front St, Fernandina Beach, or call 261-9972 or book online at www.amelianrvercruises.com. Bonito's Bonito's, 614 Centre St., live music Call 261-0508. Dog Star Tavern Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St live music. Visit Dog Star on Facebook. Call 277-8010. Green Turte The' Green Turtle 14 S. Third St., live music Call 321-2324. The Hammerhead The Hammerhead, 2045 South Fletcher Ave., karaoke on Sunday nights with Daddy "O0" DJ. Follow The Hammerhead on Facebook at Hammerheadbar Islandbbq Instant Groove The Instant Groove plays each Thursday night at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. OKanes O'Kane's Irish Pub and Eatery, 318 Centre St., free trivia each Monday at 7:30 p.m., wine tasting the third, Tuesday at 6 30 p.m with 10 wines for $10 along with cheese and crackers and live entertainment, dart tournament every Tuesday at 7 30 p.m.; Dan Voll Tuesday from 7:30-11.30 p.m.; the Turner London Band Thursday from 8 30 p m.-mldnight and Friday and Saturday from 8-30 pm -1230 a.m Call 261-1000 Visit www okanes com. Palace Saloon ' The Palace Saloon, 117 Centre St.. Monday nights reggae with Pili Pili and Chillakaya One: Tuesdays Buck Smith Project; Wednesdays Wes Cobb; Thursday Hupp & Rob in the Palace & DJ Buca in Sheffield's; Fridays and Saturday regional bands and DJ Anonymous at Sheffield's. Call Bill Chllders at 491-3332 or email bill@thepalacesaloon com. The third annual Bad Santa party and contest Dec. 24 will offer $250 in cash to the Sexiest Santa and a $100 bar tab to the Ugliest Sweater at the stroke of midnight to ring in Christmas Day. Picante Picante Grill, Rotisserie and Bar. 464073 SR 400, Suite 2, Yulee, live music every first and last Saturday of the month from 7-10 p.m Call 310- 9221 Visil www picantenassau.com. Sandy Bottoms Sandy Bottoms at Main Beach, 2910 Atlantic Ave., The Macy's play each Wednesday from 6-9 p m ; trivia Thursday; live music every Friday and Saturday at 8 p m Call 310-6904. Visit www.SandyBottomsAmelia.com. Sliders Seaside Grill Sliders Seaside Grill, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., The Macy's Irl the lounge from 6-10 p.m Fridays and Saturdays; shaggin' in the lounge Sundays from 4- 7 p.m Pili Pili in the tiki bar Wednes- days from 5 30-9 30 p.m., live music in the bar all weekend. Call 277-6652. Visit www.slidersseaside.com. Join Sliders on Facebook and Twitter TheSurf The Surf Restaurant and Bar, 3199 South Fletcher Ave., presents Andy Haney tonight, Reggle Lee Dec 24: open Christmas Day; live entertainment Dec 26; Stevie "Fingerz" Dec. 27; DJ Roc Dec. 28; Ernie and Debi Evans Dec 29, Richard Stratton Dec. 30; Rod Stewart tribute by Kenny Holliday (and DJ Rocl Dec 31 Call 261-5711. NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATIONS Greyfield Masquerade Ball is Dec. 31 from 9 p.m.-1 at Sliders Seaside Grill, 1998 S. Fletcher a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Grand Ballroom, Ave. For information'call 277-6652. Visit Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island, an evening of glamour and style reminiis- wwwslidersseaside.com. Ga., will host a reflective start to the New cent of Truman Capote's infamous Black Year, beginning with an oyster roast Dec.- and White Ball of 1966. Enjoy lavish Rod Stewart tribute 31 and ending the evening counting food, live music, dancing, ppen bar. and The Surf Restaurant and Bar, 3199 down to midnight under the sparkling fireworks. Black and white attire is .South Fletcher Ave., Fernandina Beach,. stars with a roaring-bonfire. encouraged. Masks will be provided and presents a Rod Stewart Tribute by For information call 261-6408 or stop guests are welcome to bring their own. Kenny Holliday (and IJ Roc) on Dec. 31. by the office at 4 N. Second St., Must be 21 or older and provide valid ID Call 261-5711 for details. Fernandina Beach. Email at registration. seashore@greyfieldinn.com. Cost is $185 per adult, including gra- O'Kanes . Club ance tuity. Call 277-1100 for reservations. Join the gang at O'Kane's Irish Pub & ce w i SO Eatery, 318 Centre St. for a New Year's The TerpsichorearinDance Club will Eve to remember. Enjoy live entertain- hold a members dance on Dec. 31 from The mpnt in the pub with the Turner-London 8:30.p.m.-12:30 a.m. at Walkers Landing Jacksonville Band featuring Davis and Pam Turner at Omni Amelia Island Plantation. Enjoy Symphony and Hal London. In the main dining music by The Roadies of Waycross, Ga. Orchestra room countdown to midnight all over the Bring your own bottle, with heavy hours presents '. world on the 10-foot projection TV d'oeuvres and'soft drinks provided along 'Toast! To the \. screen. New Year's Eve dinner special with champagne for a midnight toast to New Year!" on includes surf & turf and a champagne welcome the New Year. Dress is coat and. Dec. 31 at 30 .. toast and New Year's day enjoy tradition- tie for men and evening dress for p.m. with ,/ al favorites including blackeye peas and women. 'Fabio collard'greens. Guests may attend for a temporary M1echett.. con- - .membership fee of $100 per couple in ductor, and i3 W" advance or $125 at the door. RSVP to 'specialguests Join the Nassau County Sierra Club 583-2785 and leave your name and phone to be on New Year's Day for a Beach Walk and number or email lrd1934@att.net. announced, in Clean Up. Meet at Slider's Beach Park at SRobert E. 10 a.m. Participants will walk to Peters JUSt r s Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Times- Point, approximately 2.5 miles. A picnic The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Union Center for the Performing Arts. lunch will be served after the walk that is featuring a Mad Scientist themed Enjoy the;conGert, a party and -midnight will include the customary New Year's evening Dec. 31 for children five fireworks., blackeye peas and greens for good luck. through 12 including a dinner buffet, Tickets and additional information Bring gloves, plastic bags for trash, games and a two-hour interactive show are available through the Jacksonville water and sunscreen. Please RSVP so by the Mad Scientist. Cost is $125 inclu- Symphony Box Office at (904) 354-5547, organizers can plan the picnic. Email sive and reservations are required. Call or online at JaxSymphony.org. Karen Miller, Nassau County Sierra Club 277-1100. Outings Leader coordinator at kareni. a W toga party penpal.miller@gmail.com. Leave your Black& White Ball Ring in the New Year with a toga name and phone,number in case of can- A New Year's Eve Black & White party Dec. A1 starting at 9 p.m. upstairs cellation due to weather. WOfW Conti ed B reserve their spot as soon as Amelia Nature Festival, Will you, as a participant W W Continued from 1B possible, in person at the scheduled for May 18-20, ,in the "Wow! Photo" course, images and participate in a Atlantic Avenue Recreation sponsors an annual Nature be among the winners? With discussion of what aspects of Center. Pay with cash, check Photography Contest with cat- the tools, techniques and con- each image add or detract or credit card, Or register by egories for amateurs, profes- cepts you will learn in the from what can be award-win- phone, using a credit card, by signals, adults and children. photo class, your odds of will- ning quality. calling the Rec Center at 277- Entries for the fourth annual ing,will greatly improve! For Registration for this "Wow" 7350. For more information contest can be submitted more information about the photography course will be about the photo class, call from Jan. 1 through April 6. Wild Amelia Nature Festival accepted through Friday, Jan. course planner Steve The winning images will be and /or the Nature 20. Seating is limited so par- Leimberg at 491'-0474. announced at the festival on Photography Contest, visit ticipants are advised to The sixth annual Wild May 19 at 3:30 p.m. www.wildamelia.com. ART Continued from 1B Day two, students will revisit the painting, making the darks darker and the lights lighter, to show visual contrast. Demonstrations, art histo- ry and anecdotal information will be added to the class presentation as "the spirit leads." Materials list will be furnished upon registra- tion. Houglum received a BS degree in art education at Moorhead State University. He studied privately under Dutch master Antonias Raemaechers and for two years at the John Herron Art Institute. He has taught in the Florida public school system and given private lessons since 1976. He established Houglum Fine Art Studio & Gallery in Florida, and moved and reestablished to Franklin, N.C, in 1996. Fee is $200, with a $100 - deposit required at registra- tion. Register by calling (828) 369-7274 or (828) 371-0076. Visit www.houglumfineart. com. Email houglumfin- eart2@frontier.com. For infor- mation contact Louise Malone, (904) 612-9496, or Pat Hooks, 277-2597, or call/visit the Island Art Association, 18 N. Second St, Fernandina Beach, 261-7020. Visit www.islandart.org. OUT AND ABOUT CLASSIFIED 3B NEWS-LEADER FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23,2011 To Place An Ad, Call (904) 261-3696. 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Read the news, e-mall the staff, check the. . ciassifeTis, or s-ebc obe to Florida's Oldest Weekly Newspaperl . 851 Roommate Wanted ADDITIONAL ROOMMATE WANTED In 3BR/2BA house. $100' per week + $100 deposit. All utilities included. 491-1521 Som 1? 852 Mobile Homes fe 'V( 1' RENT/BUY Owner finance. Large re- S. modeled 28x80 DWMH, 3/2, den, S CH&A, 1 ac fenced corner lot, Nassau- ville. Avail now. $800 + dep. 261-5034' RESIDENTIAL LONG TERM RENTALS 95330 Spinaker 3792 sf. 4BR/3.5BA gorgc'r,i.5 ocean view home located in the. exclusive .Amelia Island community of Summer Be.ch. Grand t o srory living room with fireplace, private library/office .V/fireplace, gourmet kitchen .with high end ippliinc c. Master Suire offers separate sitting rWom fPacug the ocean. Master bath features separate vanities, large shower and oyvesized jetted tub. Community Pool. Available fully furnished. On I-,land S3,500. mo 8.6459 Eastport --2059 st" 4- '3BA beaulIn. y-')lf course mimmnunirtv If N Hampton. JLagoqn pool :ind pa '.irh ,outdoor kitchen (3 erIoIkAinI ellU li.ndIscpeJ and fenced L.ic k.1rd B ipgr.ided Ltchen with Stailess appliances, overlooks 1-amiuly Rom Nirlh fireplace. 1Breakfast area as wllU as formal Dining Room. I.:ire. screened .laaT.'Two car garage. Community .mciuics galore Pets ak. Off Island. $1,8.. mo 95269 Mackinas 2492 zf. 4BR 2BA homc in beautiful Harrisdn (Cove inm Lclu. t'i Summer 1c.iclh \\,"i'd and rdle tloonig throughout. '7l.Il ,.Jppinted I-JrchLn olerholJking birec Ianmly. Rorin idl i tirepLice. J.arge covered P.dio pvrrlc for nierLruning, plus Hut Tub! Pe1rs -', On I-and. 51,850,'mo SAIRILABLE HOMES UPDATED DAILY ON CHLAPLINWILLAAfS.COMA 96928 Buccaneer 1591 sf. 3BR/2BA Si.Iuthend home located under the canopy of oaks on Buccaneer Trail. Completely tenovated but still retains the original heart of pine walls and ceilings. Three car garage. Pets ok. On Island. S3,500:I mo 86201 Sand Hickory 2437 sf. 4BR/2.5BA Hickory Village. two story within walking distance to schools .Upgr-dcd Kitchen with granite counter tops opening tro I .iriil\ Runiti with fireplacel Formal Living & Dining Rooms. Three, large B d',riim; upstairs .id-i 'Master Suite down. Security & irigautor systemI. Pets ok. Off Island. $l",400/mo 75079 Ravenwood l"'25 ,f. iBR 21.\ op<.n floor plan Flonda style home n 1 imubeircrek. Bright, large roi(.)n and l.kit:hen oivcrlooklng living arca u ih plenrc' (if cahminr paic. Per, ok. Offt" I.lnd S ,25.'mo . 86116 Ciesars 1274 sf. 3BR '2B \ hou4e Ln newly built subdw'i iiin Well :,ppPoinred kitchen .irh C',ianA a.rL.i Master suite with two closets. Twho car g.a1rge :Lnd irrigation system. Large farruly rooi open t,' l:Clclien. Pc-ts (ik. Off IsLind 51,095 ' Amela Lakes 806 sf. 1BR,' 1B.\ ground- floor unit in :\ireba L:ikcs with new carpet [itlroi.iglho.u[. Opnci- lk;-chun. cLIthlrg fans and 5crL ncd porch oiurlkroking rhe lake Pets ok. Off island. 7511 'm.. ' HOT DEALS ON SMALL BUSINESS OFFICES Busy Southend Business Park -.Locatedbetw'een the Ritz Carton and Amelia Island Planrarin with A1ichorl enan'ts thAtS bMrig1 traf .i! ".OISY. ONE SPACE REMAINS AVAILABLE. Fully' butit out offices and move in ready. INCREDIBLE MOVE IN SPECIALIH As-'6was $1 per .quae. foot plus build out timc! (904) 277-6597 Business S almphin (800) 699-6597 Toll Free B l' (904) 277-4081 Fax l r ; 188) S. 14th St., Suite 103 S i r L ii Amelia Island, FL 32034 Over 25 Years As Amelia Island's #1 Property Management Company |'HVisit us at www.GALPHINRE.COM I IRNISiRD TIOMEk ON ISrLAND NDOfrOWNHOM/APARTMN * 031 Tarpon Ave, Unit 0397 (FtIpondini Shuore) 1178fs 2BR/l. AFly.fur- 402 S. I LL Srr,. Ln B '. .-.- . .. .. W/D hook-ups iished condo only one block from the beach Community pooL Rent includes sewerat and inside $9t.' garbage fees. $1175 402 llth Street, nit A -2BR/1BA Downstars unit in triplex W/D hook-ups * 1.i.I LIL n. 1.u,r T e Park a.in m,. i i' l i'f. -6. ,, E -l.r tr.- a inside r $675 i Sr -., I. -i. -r-s .1 .r r -i, 1 i 402 S. llth Street, Unit C -3BR/1BA Upstairs uniting triplex. W/D hook-upsinside i ..L r,. ....,,Iir.., A. l lU, .. p$r . ri ;_r! 1. r. $795 ". ,, -r*. ,..1. S'-.'. 514S, '2741 Forest Ridge.Drive, Unit I-1 (Forest Ridge Condominiums) 2BR/IBA * 403 Tarpon Avenue #322 (Ocean Park Condomniuirma) Downtstairs unit, dining infamilyroom, open kitchen withcloset pantry, carpet, cram- ".*i.' . '-.- i- f" t ....-.u. ., ruc. ,n-. ,M -i iU t. ic tile.and vinyl, mini blinds;covered patio/deck Clubhouse, tennis courts andcommoru- S-1 ,* *r in r - r. r. .1 jr, ir rr .c.r niyfpool $750 balcony, storage ekn ir r.r .. *. ...: *.. .'., ..'. r- s 2483B FirstAveanue (Burck's Fernamndinbul Beach) 88s2f -ZBR/2B master bedroom short walktothe be r '-, r T c '- 1 I: i .rr .., ... I has lagebathwith'separateguestbathroominhall. Dining inliving/greatroom, kitchen fees are included. i .,.e J..,A ;; Sde i- arkie 5 1ii'. has closet pantry, carpet & vinyl tle mini blinds, private yard/courtyard and patio/dek * 2005 Beanthwopod Road (Amelia' Island Plantationd ) 1700sf FURNISHEDO OR $850 UNFURNISE 3BR/3.5BA, Each bdpmom has its own bath, 9 milesof walking & bike 4736 St. Mar Court (The Colony) 1130f 2BR/2BA Townhom cohdo, Master has trials, 2.5 miles of beach. Gated community w/guard posted, ocean/lke views, dock jetted tuh Each bedroom has ifs own bath., Dining-in family room, carpet, mini blinds S*'aess, paio/deck and playground. Washer/Dyer, lawn care, pes control & A'sciatio fireplace in lying room, vaulted ceilings. Community exercise room, tennis courts, pool fesuncluded. $185 and ear garage. Available February let $900 S 2040 Village Lana (Island Village Subdivision) 1587of 3BR/2BA townhome onocul SINGLE FAMILY HOMES -ON ISLAND d c-with 2 master baths, one with shower only, dining and living/great room,.closet * 2100 Belvedere Avenue, 612cEf iLi i r: r'i, .r. uA emI 1. 1- pant1ycarpetuandvinyl tileMini-blinds,gasfireplace,coveredpatio/deck,hwatersoftenet Ceramic tile and mini bliro id, at,-. i 1 T. 1 J ri. : r ieIr I -, Li'e 'Irrigation system and 2 car garageLwocareincluded.$1150 l I J i LT I' ti ` -.-a1.3 -a. .l d .i.i.rd qg les I -. au. ,o ci'... 1622 ParkAvenue (Amelia Paak) 1628sf 3BR/2,5BA-Townhomeinthecenter of L i. i.T AiulatL' March is .i S95 desirable AmeliaParkc. GranitecountersinMaster hati.with separate tub,shower and * N 'i N nrm tee, isreiii Trfk ?'b.1 l, -ndr..j\ l-..j r ? a-,' s rt ,.ei, .. douilesinks Upstaisguestbathhastwoentrydoors1/2bathroomndownstairs. Closet shower and tub; eat-in kitchen, sylights and v lted ceilings, mini blinds, carpet, vinyl under stairase Private patioeourtyard. Dining in living/great room, eat-in kitchen Sandhardwood floos, cable/satellite ready, privateyard/courtyard, patio/deck, 2-ar garage with breakfastbar/nook, kitchen island and closet pantry. Carpet and ceramic tile, cloth and driveway Lawn care ani washer/dryer included in rent Available Februay let blinds and wood shatters, vaulted ceilings, cable/satellite TV ready, 2-car garage $1250 Available No $1250 * 1942 Spingbrook Road (Egans Bluff Subdivision) 2064sf 4BR/2BA Fu Master 95024 Sandpiper Loop (Sandpiper Villas) 2693sf 3BR/3,SBA Townhome bath, carpet and vinyl floors, cable/satellite TV ready, private yard/ouityard with fenced- Condominium with Ocean view, formal dining area, breakfast bar/nook, carpet and inbask yard and 2-car garage. AvailableJanuary lt $1750 ceramic tile, wood shutters, fireplace in living room, water softener, vaulted ceilings, ele. 85678 Bostwick Wood Drive (North Hampton Subdivision) 2900,f 4BR/3BA vator, community pool.&2-car garage Available Now! $2100 Thisspacioushomehas many,elegantupgrades Pormaldiningroom, large eating kitchen, 1847 Beach Walker Road (Turtle Dunie Condominiums ) 1800sf 2BR/2BA - . fireplace infamily room, privatebackyardboders preserve,water access and boat launch located on 4th floor, two Master bathrooms, deami tile and hardwood floor through. nearby Community features large pool Clubhouse and playground. Includes lawn serv- out, cloth blinds, cable/satellit TV ready, elevator, gated community and pool Water, ice, pest control, wireless intent, and basic cable service Also include membership at sewer and trash included in rent Also on Sales. Market. Available February let the Beach Club of Ameha" Available Februnary lt i$2095 $185 COMMERCIAL RENTALS SINGLE FAMILY HOMES'- OFF ISLAND Amelia Parke Towne Center Office space, 4,500sfwill divide *. 86048 Knotted Oak Way (Hirkory Village Subdivision) 1677sf 4BR/2BA Open Atlanic Ave @ 14th.- 1,600afoffice $1,300/mo floor plan with eat-in kitchen Carpet and vinyl floors Covered back patio opens to 502 Centre St (Maxwell Bldg) individual offices fenced-in back yard. Conveniently located near schools, shopping and 1-95. 2-cargaage Cntre Street & 4th (Swan Bldg) individual offices. $1295 .- 1789 US HWY 17 1196sf commercialbuilding, $1,500/mo. * 97493 Cutlass Way (Pirates Woods Subdivision) 2460sf 3BR/7BA Two Master Sadler Road 25sfbuilding on 1 acre lot. $1,500 Baths, formal dining area, eat-in kitchen, walk-in pantry, remodeled with lted ceilings, S. 14th Street (faacmrinPlaza) Approx. 2400as Commercial spae $10/sf carpet and ceramic tile, patio/deck, wood fencid-in yard. $1375 118 Centre St. 2900f $3,000/mo. Gateway to Amelia Suite 201N, 2 rooms with total 370sf, includes utilities + CAM, Available Feb Iat BUSINESS IS GO00 If you are interested in renting your property contact our professional property managers 904-277-6597 * Gweh Avenue $49;950, Callahan Regina Sluder 277-6597 Beech Street Commercial Lot $159,000 #46502 Barrington Lot $122,000 Package $321,000 #46502 Brad Goble 261-6166 Brad BOble 261-6166 2414 Los Robles $195,000 MLS# 53844 Scooner Landing $80,000 Safe Harbor Lane 4BR/4BA, 3082 s.f., w/granny flat* Brad Goble 261-6166 Nip Galphin- 277-6597 '^- .:jia' .N.'." .:. NICE 3BR/1.5BA SW $650. Spacious 3BR/2BA $775. Water included. Small pets OK. Yulee. CH&Air. C0x100 Lot. (904)501-5999. 3/2 DOUBLEWIDE HOME for rent on Owens Road in Nassauville. Sits on large lot, washer and dryer included in rental, new carpet. Open floor plan. Must have references, small pets accepted with pet deposit ($200 non- refundable). Close to island and to shops In Yulee. Rent $750 with $750 deposit. Call 904-556-3414, leave message if there's no answer. RV RENTALS AVAILABLE in a campground. Weekly or monthly. All utilities & WiFi included. (904)225- 5577. FOR RENT --2 &1 3 bedrooms $175 weekly, Nassau Acres. 3 bedroom, acreage, $200 weekly. (904)759-3897 3BR/2BA DWMH on 1 acre. Wood burning FP, fenced lot, big open floor plan. $800/mo. + deposit. Call (904) 321-7454. arnabas 1 CENTER, .Ir C The food pantry needs donations of non-perishable food items all year round. For more information, call: 904.261.7000 CURTISS H. LASSERRE Real Estate, Inc. vwww.lasserrerealestate.coni A RESIDENTIAL LONG TERM *2820 A First Avenue 2BR/I.SBA $875 a month + utilities. .2801 Elizabeth St., Ocepn View, upstairs of duplex on North Beach $950mro. incl. water, sewer and garbage. * 2500A FirstAvenue 2BR/2BA with den or 3rd BR and I car garage $1, 100/mo. + utilities. S619 S. 14th Street- 3BR/IIBA $8751m6.+ utilides. * 3423 S. Fletcher Upstairs 2BR/IBA Furnished, oceanview some utilities included $ 1000/month. * MarinersWalk-3BR/2BA, *1,500 sq.ft.near Ritz Carlton. Furnished or unfurnished. $1200/mo. untill . BEACH COTTAGE *2BR/IBA furnished 1801 S. Eletcher Ave. $1,650/mo. or 6mo. lease VACATION RENTAL * AFFORDABLE WEEKLY/ MONTHLY 2BRf IBA Ocean-view. 487 S. Fletcher. Across the street from the beach.Al util,wi-fi.TV & phone. COMMERCIAL * Five PointsVilhge 1,.200 sq.ft.$1200mo + salestax. * Amelia Park .- 910 approx. sq.ft., 3 offices, reception area, kitchen and bathroom. $14501/mo. + utilities. * 1839 S. 8th St. adjacent to Huddle.House, 1,800 sq.ft. $17001mo. lease + taxSale also considered. * BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Landscaping Co. or Nursery.Office,greenhouse, shade houses with a fenced, irrigated outside space for plants. Excellent location'.with high visibility. COMMERCIAL SALE/INVEST * Office Complex w/tenant for sale / excellent investment1941 CitronamDr-4690sq.fhcnclud. Ing additional lot. Call for more info 261-4066 94.261.4066 S 854 Rooms 860 Homes-Unfurnished FULLY FURNIIISHED Cable, kitchen & OCEANVIEW 3BR/2BA Immaculate laundry privileges. Yulee area. Call home. Must see. No smoking. 426 N. Glenn for details (904)548-9707. Fletcher Ave. Lawn care .provided. $1475/mo. (904)261-4127 855 Apartments Furnished 1BR/1BA APT. furnished, small but cute, cozy & quiet. Good location, good neighborhood, located in Nassauville behind store. $700/mo. + $350 sec. dep. DirecTV, A/C, water, all utilities included. Ref's required. 206-3241, leave msg. AT BEACH Eff. $125 wk. 1BR Mnc cable & all utils, $200 wk/$850 mo. + dep. ALSO 2&3BR' SWMH, starting $175 wk/$695 mo. + dep. 261-5034 856 Apartments Unfurnished RUSTIC 2BR APT. 326 S. 9th St: $600/mo. + security deposit + utilities. Call (904)310-6502. SANDRIDGE APARTMENTS Affordable Living Rent based on income for eligible seniors, handi- capped or disabled persons. 1 & 2 bed- roomp. Sandridge Apartments' (904) 277-8722. Handicap Accessible Apartments available. *This institution .is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. TDD:711 POST OAK APARTMENTS Affordable Living Rent from $560- &747 .for eligible persons/families. 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Post Oak Apartments (904)277-7817. Handicap Accessible ,apartments available. *This Institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. TDD: 711 1858 Condos-UnfurnishedI 2BR/2.5BA TOWNHOME in Amelia Green. $1,150/mo. Master Suite down. Close to beach, shopping and dining. 904-583-1900. THE COLONY 2BR/2BA, 2 car gar- ,age, pool & tennis. $950/month plus utilities. Background check required. Email AmeliaRentals onmal.con . THE COLONY 2BR/2BA/2-car garage. $950/mo. Pool & tennis courts. 'Svc. animals only. No smoking. Call (214)691-9131. LUXURY 3BR/2BA OCEANFRONT - Summer Beach, ground fir, 2 pools, gated comm. 1 yr lease. $1800/mo.' (912)253-4763 or (912)3,67-9804 eves AMELIA LAKES CONDOS Living in Paradise 1/1 and 2/2 deluxe condos. in gated, lakeside community with 24/7 fitness ctr, resort-style pool, tennis"&. morel Lots of upgrades! Start-ing at just. $749/mo! Call Tammy for our winter special at (904)415-6969 for a showing, www.amelialakes.com . COTTAGES AT STONEY CREEK - 3BR/2BA, washer/dryer, 1-car garage, gated, community pool, walk to Super WalMart, one level walkup. $1,100/mo + utilities. Call (904)753-4147 or 321- 3444. 859 Homes-Furnished SUMMER BEACH VILLAGE Furn. 3BR/2BA, 2-car gar.,. gated, comm Spool, 5 mins/beach.. Rental by day, wk, mth, yr. (904)261-6204/206-0035 3BR/2BA SUMMER BEACH HOME - with 1-car garage. No smoking. $1850/mo. Call (301)990-8264. HOUSE FOR RENT 416 S. 7th St., Fernandina. 2BR/2 full baths, 'fully furnished, large yard. $900/mo. + util- ities. Available now. (904)206-19,12 * FOR RENT Let us professionally manage your property for you! l " * IBr furrnihed con d, a.alable un ,I i 3131,'2012 at $1200/mo plu ta3< Call fior details 1103 Datle t-eet 2ER'1BA 600(i/mo.' Commercial Office Space 338-A Tarpon A'. I ER'BA. available. 1939 1949 S. 8TH two block horn ocean 1550.'mo r S450,'mo + tas & utilities per unit 2BR/1BA 97460 Blackbeards Way (Pirates Wood subd.). CH&A. $750/mo + $700 dep. Call (386)365-8543. HOUSE FOR RENT 318 Benjamin St. $800/mo, $700 deposit, 3BR/1BA $200/dep for pet. References required. (904)277-2953 or (904)753-1578 3BR/1BA HOUSE ON ISLAND - Great location. $850/mo + $850 dep. Call (904)753-3256 for details. 808 SAN FERNANDO 2BR/1BA house. CH/A, W/D, fenced yard. $900/mo. + $900 sec. dep. 261-3158. Available now. EARLY CLASSIFIED DEADLINES New Year's Day Holiday In observance of New Year's Day, the News-Leader will be closed on Monday, January 2nd. Our deadline for classified line ads for the Wednesday, January 4th edition will Friday, December 30th at 12:00 noon. 3BR/3BA WITH STUDY Partly furnished; Clubhouse with pool & tennis court. Off Amelia. Concourse. $1,450/ mo. Available 1/1. (904)729- 0701. 3/2 IN YULEE Newly remodeled. Pets ok on approval. $975. 'Phil 556- 9140. 1307 CLINCH DR. 3BR/2BA, garage, workshop, large party room, sec. system, new carpet. $1095.' Nick Deonas Realty, Inc. (904)277-0006 NORTHPOINT. TOWNHOME for rent. 2BR/2.5BA, fireplace, carpet, two blocks from beach. $850/mo. (904) 571-8650. EARLY CLASSIFIED DEADLINES Christmas Holiday In observance of Christmas, the News-Leader will be closed on Monday, December 26th. Our deadline for classified line ads for the Wednesday, December 28th edition will be 'today, Friday, December 23rd at 12:00 noon. . 4BR/4.5BA LAKEFRONT HOME in Oyster'Bay. Open'floor plan: Separate living & dining area, gated neighborhood. $1800/no. Call Tiffany (904) 335-0583 for details. 861 Vacation Rentalsl SNOWBIRD SPECIAL -" O'ceanview 3BR/2BA home. Owner's summer home, so it has everything you need. 426 N. Fletcher. $1500/mo. 261-4127- OCEANVIEW 3BR/2BA and 2BR/1BA.. all '(904)261-4066, C.H. Lasserre, Realtor, for special rates. VARIOUS OFFICES 5600-lSOsf. 2382 Sadler Rd. behind, Amelia . Insurance. (904)557-5644 901 Autom0biles 2000 BUICK LESABRE 87,000 miles. Estate Sale. -'$4,500: Poole. & Poole, P. A. (904)261-0742 635 Ocean Ave (house)& 634 N. Fletcher (lot) combined prop- erties. One quarter (1/4) interest for sale."As Is" $165,000 MS#5f815. IR rC, r I I I |