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N NEWSPAPER NEWS LEADER, WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 292012/22 PAGES 2 SECI7ONS fbnewsleader.com County may expand closed landfill GARRETT PELICAN -* *- they cannot merely sell it: they nee News Leader someone to make a proposal. Aiming to expedite closure of the West Nassau Landfill, Nassau County Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to initiate the process of pur- chasing a sliver of property adjacent to the landfill. Before the board can make an offer to buy the 3/4-acre property, owned by Rayonier, the land must be surveyed and appraised, said County Attorney David Hallman. Plans to purchase the property arose in a Jan. 19 memo when Public Works Director Scott Herring informed Hallman and County Manager Ted Selby of a permitting issue that might delay the landfill's closure, the county attorney said. 'Over the years, the access road on the east side of the landfill has crept onto Rayonier property. As part of the permitting requirements for closing the landfill, the county is required to fence the property for security purposes. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SCOTT HERRING "(Herring) came to me a few weeks ago and indicated ... that on the back of the landfill, we have a lit- tle road that's sort of for county use only that has encroached onto a piece of property that belongs to Rayonier," said Hallman. "We need to acquire that piece of property in order to facil- itate the closure." Hallman said there are no trees on the property -and because it remains part of a real estate invest- ment trust, the county has to make an unsolicited offer to buy it. As Rayonier designated the prop- erty as part of that trust, Selby said, td Over the years, the access road on the east side of the landfill has crept onto Rayonier Property," Herring wrote in his memo. "As part of the permitting requirements for closing the landfill, the county is required to fence the property for security purposes." Selby said Tuesday the piece of land is a sliver next to the tree line. Presently all sides of the landfill are fenced, save the eastern border where the access road is. The county needs to purchase the property to avoid plac- ing the fence in the middle of that road, the county manager said. "It's almost like an easement," added Selby. gpelican@fbnewsleader.com A stitch in time HEATHER A. PERRY/NEWS-LEADER SUBMITTED "Granny Callie" Miller still makes sweet pickles and pear relish at almost 100 years old, left. A teenage Callie Sliger on the farm in Brush Creek, Tenn. Nearly a century old, The Lord's been real HEATHER A. PERRY News-Leader T he world was a different place when "Granny Callie" Miller was a little girl. Born Martha Caroline "Callie" Sliger on Sept. 11, 1912, in Athens, Tenn.. in a place called Brush Creek, she recalls a time when life moved at a slower pace. "Life was simple when I was growing up. We traveled every- where by wagon and mule. Hardly anyone had cars. There were no telephones, television or electricity and no indoor plumbing. Food was cooked on a wood-burning stove and clothes were washed on a scrub board." There were six boys and two girls in the Sliger home and every- one had their roles. "Us children did the hoeing. We picked the cotton and peas. We got two weeks off school in the fall to help with harvest. We had chickens for eggs and cows for milk and but- ter. "We grew everything we ate, made cane syrup and raised cows and hogs that we salted and hung in a smokehouse in sugar sacks after they were killed and dressed. Water was carried from a well and every- one bathed in a number two wash tub in cold water after coming in from the fields." The busy farm girl learned to sew by standing behind an aunt who lived down the road. "She had a treadle sewing machine and I sewed on that" School was a favorite place, espe- cially on Fridays when they had a spelling bee because she always won. After graduating from the eighth grade, Miller made her living sewing clothes and never worked outside the home. Family entertainment did not come on a big-screen TV. It was good to me' Fibber McGee and Molly on the wireless radio or a good book. The same aunt who taught her to sew had a little bookcase in her home. "When I didn't have any house- work or work in the field, I read. I believe I read every one of those books." In 1931 she married James Conlin Miller, a farmer and barber. The couple had nine children and they all wore clothing sewn by their mother. The family moved to Florida in 1956, and James Miller passed away in 1974. GRANNY Continued on 3A Larkin family divided on fate GARRETT PELICAN News Leader Relatives of Dick and Myra Larkin, struggling to cope with Greg Larkin's conviction for his parents' murders, said Thursday their family has implod- ed in the wake of the couple's deaths. Family members are divided into two camps, those who believe Greg Larkin is guilty and those who maintain his innocence, said the couple's niece, Heather Larkin McLachlan. McLachlan said she had been "vilified" by family for suspecting her cousin's guilt. "Greg has done a great job fooling some people in this family and part of me hates him for that," she said at a sentencing hearing Thursday in Nassau County Circuit Court, but"... justice was served in this courtroom when Gi-eg was found guilty." Rick Iarkin, the late couple's eldest son, said he hoped family-written let- ters of mitigation would factor into his brother's sentence, citing his parents' beliefs. "I know how I was raised," he said. "I know what my parents' values were, and I hope they'll be upheld. ... My birth family, has largely been destroyed, but I still have my life." Greg Larkin, 38, who appeared to be stunned and sat silently as his fam- ily discussed his fate in court, faces the death penalty in the capital murder case and is due to be sentenced by Judge Robert Foster on March 15 a( 1 p.m. Helen Larkin, Rick'- wife. chlidh.I her brother-in-law for his cruel and heinous actions - and his cowardice. "You said the truth would come out during the trial, but we. were silenced." She said Greg's actions tainted her children's memories Larkin of their grandpar- -. .. ents. Memories they had of spending time with their grand- parents in their Caprice Iaine home on Amelia Island are now sullied by images of a bloodstained crime scene, she said. McLachlan said she corresponded with Greg through letters during his incarceration, donated money to his commissary account and even con- tributed to his legal defense when he wanted to hire a private attorney all, out of respect for his parents. During her conversations with Greg, she said, she was surprise d to find him so upbeat. It was during one conversation that she realized she was looking at the face of "crazy." "I also realized this is what evil looks like," she added. Dick and Myra were a gift to Greg, McLachlan said. They had supported him growing up and continued to do so into his adulthood. He had no concept of accountability, she said, and instead he had a sense of entitlement. "You cannot prepare yourself for the presence of evil within your own family," she said. A jury ruled unanimously Feb. 17 that Larkin should be sentenced to death for his crimes. Twelve jurors LARKIN Continued on 3A The play's the thing or exceptional boy, age 9 HFATI' IER A. PERRY "I've been in many acting camps," Love Hardee Elementary School's gift- News Leader said the veteran thespian, the most ed program one day a week. His sister But when he grows up, he d like to be a pediatrician. recent at Amelia Community Theatre. Brighton is also home-schooled and Not many fourth graders can say "So that gave me a much clearer attends the gifted program at hey ve written a play. idea" of stage direction in plays. Southside Elementary one day a week. Berenger Burkhart is the excep- dog, his friends, a pair of bullies and fact that she did not help me whatso- Theyoung playwright has also writ- Their home school curriculum ion. even a couple of nefarious space aliens. ever." ten two little books which his dad says includes math, spelling, reading, his- His two-act comedy-drama "Public Complete with stage directions and Burkhart got the idea to pen the are more like short stories, tory, Latin, Spanish and piano. Failure," set in Raleigh, N.C., in 2004, notes on set design, the work seems play after performing the role of "And a couple of poems for enter- "This program is a classical relates the tale of Max Nac. a "hyper advanced for such a young author. Ralphie's younger brother Randy in tainment-" approach," said father Ted Burkhart, boy" preoccupied wilh space aliens. 11The cast includes Max's family, his IT Burkhart is quick to point out. "My Amelia Community Theatre's pro- Home-schooled by his mother, another would like to acknowledge the duction of "A Christmas Story.' Meredith, Burkhart attends Emma PLAY Continued on 3A 1 4 264 00013 3 ' ---- j. IAROUNDT Tl) ............. 5B FISHING/TIDES-__... 4B ''"'"."'I,, ......... .-. 4A Lf-L GNoTiCES ____ 10A ,. O3SI, AR;ES __2A J k ; PEOPLE AND PLACES .__-7B 3 POLICE REPORT ..10A \ SPORTS ___.______ p~.I1B . Yulee' 12A .ajwti 12A vk , I I l I I IJ r I [ [I!i rr-2 a/"' , -1 1 W II'm J; I'g111,1op" 1,1 0 -n mljmjm mwM W EEKLY F L R I DAY'S OLD EST I 11,11-1 --l-.- "1 --.111- -1- 1- '-s_ F- *- 9 29 20t2 NEWS \e\,, s-Leadcr OBITUARIES Holmer Paul Gronager Holrnmer Paul Gronager, 86, of Fernandina, FL passed away at his home Sunday evening, February 26, 2012. Mr. Gronager moved to Fernandina 20 years ago from Greenwich, CT and attend- ed St. Michael Catholic Church. He was born in Bronx, N.Y. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy as a Combat f * Aircrewman. Mr. , Gronager received his B.A from N.Y. University and furthered his stud- ies for a Master's Degree at Columbia University. He flew for Pan Am and was also a pilot and navigator for the Arabian American Oil Co. for 12 years. In his spare time between flights he( built several homes in the Westchester County, N.Y. area. Mr. Gronager then became a stockbroker. In 1992 he retired as CEO of a stock and bond brokerage firm in Greenwi;h, CTi Upon deciding to retire to the Amelia Island area he and his wife together designed and built their current home. Mr. Gronager was a member of Mensa, an avid reader and enjoyed his world trav- els. He was a devoted husband and treas- ured his family. He is predeceased by his brother, Theodore (Feo) Gronager. Survivors include; his wife of 23 years, Katherine Lourdes Gotch Gronager of Fernandina, FL His sister Vita Adams of Los Angeles, CA. His children, daughter Diane (Andrew) Gregory of Great Falls, VA, son Douglas Gronager of Croton-on-the- Hudson, N.Y. and daughter laura Kashdan of N.Y. and three grandsons. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 505 Broome St., Fernandina Beach. FL with the Rev. Jole Kallukalam, celebrant. Priva-e buria -'il be at the Jacksonville National Cemetery. In -ieu of fower- donations may be madet to SL Michael Catholic Church. Cormu-unt Hospice ofNE FL or your local Aizheimrer's .A.ocia.ion. For more information and to sign Mr. Gronager's online register book plea-. vi .t ihe Green Pine website a wvw.green-a pinefuneraLcom. Green Pine funer 'IHornme James Ferrell Landrum Mr. James Ferrell Landrum of Yulee passed away on Friday morning, February 24, 2012 at his residence. Born in Newton, GA, he was one of thir- teen children born to the late Ben and Mittie Landrum. Mr. Landrum worked pri- marily as a Boiler Maker throughout his life, tray- eling extensively with the IBEW Local Union from job to job. In the mid 1960s he settled in Nassau County, continu- ing to work the local mill shut downs. Mr. Landrum had served in the U.S. Army as a Paratrooper, stationed in Germany with the 101st Airborne Division. Hle leaves behind, his children, James K "Jimbo" Landrum (Sheli), Fernandina Beach, FL, Carl J. "Bubba" Landrum (Annie), Fernandina Beach, FL, Melanie Landrum, Fernandina Beach, FL, James E "Jimmy" Landrum, Jr., Savannah, GA, Tony Landrum (Linda), Albany, GA, Wendell Waters, Sylvester, GA, Alicia Landrum, Moultrie, GA, one brother, Earl LaDon "Donnie" Landrum, Live Oak, FL, sixteen grandchildren, nine great-gra6rdchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be at 2:00 pm :.day. w\\rd-sday. February -9. 2012 in "h- Burgtss Chapre of Oxey-Heard Funerai Home v,jth the Reverend Ben Hall of the Journey Church. officiating. NIMr Landcrum' amiry will receive fieniads today at the funeral home from 1:00 pm ntiui the hour of service . Plea.e share his life story a:t www.oxi-- heard.com. (xi Herd FunJr-: D,, c:s, Colleen B. Martin Colleen B. Martin. 8a passed away Sunday evening, Februarv 26. 2012 at Baptist Medical Center in Fernandina Beach. FL She was born June 15, 1923 in Cairo. GA Akter living in Jacksomnville. Fl. for some time. Mrs. Martin left the area in 1978 and moved to California and Nevada before mov- ing to Fernandina Beach in 1999. She enjoyed reading and spending lime with her family and friends. Survivors include three sons, Wes Blackwell (Jan) of Palm Coast, FL Gary Martin (Terri) of Carson City. NV and Donald Martin of Salinas, CA. a daughter. Ann Morphew ofJacksonville, FL one broth- er, Rick Brinson (Margaret) of Jacksonville, FL eight grandchildren. Lori, Colleen. Eric. Karen, Stephanie, Jessie, Justin and Christie: nine great-grandchildren: her pet dog, Little Bit and her cat, Nikki. There will be an informal gathering for family and friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Stars of Amelia (an animal rescue group). More information can be found at starso- famelia.org. For more information and to sign Mrs. Martin's online register book please visit the Green Pine website at www.greenpinefu- neral.com. Green Pine Funeral Home 'Stop the Invasion' Wild Nite in March The Wild Amelia Nature Festival has announced that the March Wild Nite nature forum will be on the topic of "Stop the Invasion!" on Tuesday, March 13 at the Peck Center auditori- um at 7 p.m. The relevant invasion is not the annual pirate invasion, bul rather the invasion of non-native species- flora and fauna that do not belong on the island but often take up residence (both accidentally and on purpose) and spread to other areas of the island. The guest speaker will be Maia McGuire, PhD, the University of Florida SeaGrant extension ;igenll, for St. Johns and Flagler counties. McGuire was born and grew up in Bermuda, where she developed her love for the ocean. She has a B.S. from the Florida Institute ofTechnology and a PhD from the University of Miami;.both degrees are in Marine Biology. Her extension programs include educational programs on climate change and invasive species; she coordinates the monofilament fishing line recy- cling program in Northeast Florida and conducts other environmental education pro- PHOTO COURTESY OF DR MAIA MCGUIRE The Brazilian Pepper plant, above, is an example of the invasive species Dr. Maia McGuire will speak about at the next Wild Nite nature forum March 13 at 7 p.m. at the Peck Center Auditorium. grams for youth and adults. With spring just around the corner and planting season almost under way, McGuire will share her expertise with the Wild Nite audience and help them determine which plants to avoid and which to embrace! She will discuss non-native ani- LOOKING BACK 50 YEARS 25 YEARS 10 YEARS More than 70 entrants were set to the compete on the 2.8-mile track of the Golden Crown Prix sports car races at the Fernandina Beach airport.. March 1, 1962 The U.S. Supreme Court appeared to favor a for- mer Fernandina Beach elementai-y school teacher fired after she was diagnosed with tuberculosis, not- ing in a 7-2 decision that federal law protected peo- pie with contagious diseases against on-the-job-bias. March 5, 1987 Clerk of Court Chip Oxley said any expenditures outside the Tourist Development Council's budget would be denied because the cash fund from the last fiscal year had in four months been depleted by 83 percent. March 1, 2002 mals whose spreading popula- tions can be troublesome for islanders. The Wild Nites nature forum series, held on the sec- ond Tuesday evening of each month leading up to the Wild Amelia Nature Festival, is free and open to the public. Wild Amelia is an all-volunteer non- profit organization whose mis- sion is to protect the wild places and wildlife of the island N OLEMONINT COMPANY, INC, 277-4499 14 & Atlantic Samrnabas CENTER, INC A private, on-p0ofi: agecy itat assists Nassau County families who need food, shelter and basic -ecessi:ies. For information, call: 904.261.7000 In 2011, we served over 678 families in Nassau and Duval Counties. Come by or call today and let us show you why our families tell us we're "twice as nice and half the price" Complete Funeral Service Our Chapel or Graveside. 1 hour viewing prior to service. 20 ga metal casket(4 color choices), embalming, lead car and funeral coach. $3.695.00 Direct Burial Funeral Any cemetery in Nassau or Duval Counties. S2.595.00 Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home Anywhere in the United States. S1.595.00 Traditional Funeral Service Followed by Cremation Includes rental casket. 1 hr visitation prior to service in our chapel. embalming, alternative container, cremation. S3.995.00 Direct Cremation Includes removal, alternative container, basic charge of Funeral Director and staff, viewing for immediate famity(Florida law does not require a casket). S 1.195.00 We are proud to announce the addition of Mr. Brian M. Johnson to our staff He is a lifetime resident of Fernandina and has served families in the Nassau County area for over 20 years We want to thank all of you for the very warm reception we have received from the Greater Nassau Area. Please visit our Website for spedal prices 96092 Victoria's Place- Yulee. FL 32097 (904) 261-2700 LD IC ra Johnson- DDan .Cne Photo contest The fourth annual Wild Amelia Nature Photogra- phy Contest is now under way and accepting digital images as entries. Dead- line is April 6. The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers of all ages with images of nature wildlife and wild places (landscapes) that could be found on or near Amelia Island. Visit www. wildamelia corn for rules and entry forms Prizes will be awarded to the top three photos in eacrh category "0' Winners will be announced during the Wild Amelia Nature Festival on May 19 at 3 30 p m at the Atlantic Recreation Center. through education. The city of Fernandina Beach, Department of Parks and Recreation, is a partner of Wild Amelia Nature Festival. The sixth annual Wild Amelia Nature Festival will take place May 18-20 at venues on and around Amelia Island and includes ecotours, exhibits, music and entertainment, a silent auction and a sea turtle release. For information visit www.wildamelia.com. Festival updates arealso found on the Wild Amelia' Nature Festival fan page on Facebook. WEEKLY UPDATE Pirate Parade Applications are now being accepting for the annu- al Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival Pirate Parade, spon- sored bxy 'The Residence Inn -Amelia Island. May 3 at 6 '.m. on Centre Street. Dead- line is April 16. Applications are available' at www.shrimp festival.comi. The Residence Inn Amelia Island. 2301 Sadler Road. Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau., 102 Centre St. (Depot) or AFBY Chauunber of Commerce in tGateway' Center. For information con-- tact Desire' Dinkel at 261- 7562 or 415-0952 or 4inl foshrinpfestival.com. Legion bingo The public is invited to play bingo every Thursday night at American Legion Post 54. 626 S. Third St.. Fernandina Beach, in the large smoke-free meeting hall. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and Early Bird Games start at 6:10 p.m.. with regular play beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. The bingo session is nine games for $20, with multiple jackpots being paid out. Refreshments are available. For questions email post54bingo@yahoo.com. Proceeds go back into pro- grams sponsored by the . American Legion. The sec- ond week of each month through February, all net proceeds will be donated to the Special Olympics track and field events in Nassau County. Free yoga classes lisa Waas is pursuing the three-year process of lyengar yoga teacher certifi- cation and needs students interested in precise, detailed, safe yoga instruc- tional classes. The ability to apply modifications for injury, age, inflexibility and some illness is available. At Community Yoga none are too old, young, inflexible, weak; instable, big or little to practice yoga. Classes are held most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Space is limit- ed, please call Waas at (904) 613-6345 or email lisaphr@lbellsouth.net for .., more information andI times. AARP meets The local Chapter 4608 of the AARP will meet March 13 at 1 p.m. at the Council on Aging, across from Baptist Medical Center Nassau. Members will discuss nation- al and state issues and AARP reports. A guest from the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office in Jacksonville will speak on "Brainworks simple solu- tions for staying sharp." Members are urged to attend and bring a friend. Chapter dues are $7.50 besides national dues. Members learn about local, national and important health and Social Security issues affecting seniors. Shoppingclass The Nassau County Health Department is offer- ing healthy savvy shopper classes from 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 19 and 26. The first class, an introduction to reading food labels, will be held at the Family Education Center (Yulee Full-Service School), 86207 Felmor Road. The second class will be a grocery shopping tour at Publix. 1421 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach. Registration fee is $40 (includes both sessions) and $20 for school district employees. At least five nuist pre-register to hold the class. For questions and regis- tration contact As'hley Krajewski, Healthy Commu- nities Healthy/People pro- gram coordinator, at 548- 1853 or AshleyKrajewski @doh.state.flus. Free dinner Springhill Baptist Church will serve meals for individu- als and families in need in the area on Thursday, March 22 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the church, 941017 Old Nassauville Road. Meals are served on the fourth Thursday of each month. The church also delivers meals to those who cannot come. On the day of the meal if possible, anyone attending, or needing a meal delivered, should call 261-4741, ext 110 in advance. For information, call Robyn Stuckey at 583- 3280. Commemorative dinner The Mayport Council Navy League of the United States will host a "Battle of Midway Commemorative Dinner" on June 9 at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Reserved seating. All are invited. Tickets are: Active Duty E-6 and below, $25; E-7 to 03, $35; 04 to 05, $45; 06 and above, civilians and retirees, $60. Tickets available from the Navy League Mayport, Bob Price, (904) 246-9982, bpricex4@comcast.net. For photos and more information visit www.mid- waydinner.org. Special room rates are available by calling the resort at 1-800- 266-9432. Cold Night Shelter When nighttime tempera- tures drop to 40 degrees or. below, the Cold Night Shelter (CNS) at the Fernandina Beach Church of Christ at the corner of South 14th and Jasmine streets opens to welcome people who are experiencing home- lessness and others who lack adequate heat in their homes. Guests are given mats and blankets for the night as well as a hot dinner, breakfast and a take-away snack. For more information contact Kristen Mandrick, CNS coordinator, at 583- 1183. SERVICE CLUBS Kiwanis Club The Fernandina Beach Kiwanis Club meets the first three Mondays of each month at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club on Bill Melton Road. This is a dinner meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. .Contact Don Lyons at home, 432-8194, or by cell at (978) 758-0561. Optimistclubs The Yulee Optimist Club meets every Tuesday at noon at Murray's Grille on A1A in Yulee. Call 753-0091. NEWS LEADER The Fernandina Beach Optimist Club meets each Wednesday from noon-1 p.m. at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club. Today will feature the Nassau Humane Society and its Second Chance resale store. On March 7 will be the Amelia Island Museum of History, "Bringing History to our Schools." Call Bernice Kelley at 261-7923 or Barb Kent at 277-4071. Rotary clubs The Rotary Club of Fernandina Beach meets each Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Florida House Inn on South Third Street. Today will feature a visit by Jacksonville Jaguars mascot Jaxson de Ville. Call Melanie Ferreira at 321- 5675. The Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise meets each Friday from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club on Bill Melton Road. Contact President Katey Breen at kateybreen@com- cast.net or visit www.ameliais- landrotary.com. 511 Ash Street. Fernandina Beach. FL 32034 (904) 261-3696 Fax 261-3698 Website for e-mail addresses fbnewsleader.com S.. are are m.to5aoi90p.m.Monday throughFriday e 's, -Lea-e'- ab. eb d every Wednesday and Frday by The Fernandina ea3 \'ews-_eas'- 5"' As.' Svee'. PO B a 766 Fe-rendire Beach, FL 32034. Pe-ocacs cs'age ? ad a: Fe-.ana F -a-s-.n F a 'USa. S , CrI !SNa' 0"e3-401l. P1er-0duce4r01s of the contentss of etis jc ca.r ,-wheocr- 'a.lw.i W''./ -w-" 'e-'..s. 'e j-.s-e' a'e -e-a'rb-ed POSTMASTER: S-1 arJ '&es .>-a---e -5 6/'-e6 a'0 ,o.x 7'6, Fe'r.anra Bear-. FL 32035 The Nerws-Leader ssc'er'er- c.:o-t be '- cy r-s a' --e- w a. 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Tuesday, 5 p.m. Legal Nollces: Firrita noon N/A Retail Advertising: Friday, 3 p.m. Tuesday 3 p,m. , Monday holidays the Cla.ifie-d deadline wil be Friday at 5 p.m. HEATHER. PERRY/NEISLEADER Berenger Burkhart, 9 ("and a half"), reviews his play "Public Failure." PLAY Cmntinued from 1A who says he used to think home schooling was odd or 'for other people" but came to believe it was best for his children so they'd be able to have more time at home with their mother during their formative years. "I thought this was the way to do it. We take it one year at a time and at the end of the year, he takes the FCAT and if he blows it out of the water, great. And so far, he's done that." Dad says that in the end, he'd like his son to graduate with a diploma from a high GRANNY Continued from 1A One of the major mile- stones in Granny Callie's life was purchasing a home at the age of 62, paid for with her sewing money. Some of her clothing designs were sold in Lake City stores. "I even had an air condi- tioner!" "She lived in Like City for 56 years," said her son, Ron. "We tried to get her to come and live with us for several years but all she would say is, 'll know when it's time.' When she had a heart attack, she knew it was time." Alone until she was 95, the talented seamstress moved to Ytile in 2008 and says that' leaving her home'-'1 school so as to be fully pre- pared for college. When he grows up, Burkhart is considering fol- lowing in the medical tradi- tion of his grandfather, an orthopedic surgeon and his uncle, who is in cardiotho- racics. He'd like to be a pedi- atrician. Leisure activities for the talented youngster include reading, tennis and water sports. The family recently wel- comed a new baby girl, Basil, and Burkhart has another sister, Berkeley, 19 months. type@fbnewsleadercom was one of the hardest things she's ever done. "I've had two heart attacks and broke my hip twice but I never was one to give up. The Lord's been 'good to me." No longer able to read due to macular degenera- tion, Granny Callie misses that more than anything else, but she still makes pear relish and sweet pickles and cans vegetables. Of her nine children, four are still living. She has 28 grandchildren (three are deceased) and 31 great- grandchildren. What advice would she give to others about living to nearly 100? "Work hard, be good to people and serve God." S", tyPeir flterwslad&ercomr' \\ _sDA.. A. F _-3 A 29.2012' NEWS \cwxs Leader Consumers remain modestly optimistic I rNer5i:), f c.qi.J GAINESVILLE - Consumer confidence among Floridians dropped slightly in February from January. accor- ding to a Unh-ersiry of Florida surve6-. The modest decline followed two months of rising levels of confidence in the economy. "The pattern of consumer confidence in Florida over the last three months is exactly the same as it was a year ago," said Chris McCarty, director of UF's Survey Research Cen- ter in the Bureau of Economic and Business Research. The test of whether the confidence is sustained will come in March, he said. In 2011, it dropped and contin- ued to decline steadily until August as Americans reacted pessimistically to events at home and abroad. For the moment, however, various economic indicators show why Floridians remain modestly optimistic. For exam- ple, recent stock market activ- ity reached post-recession highs, lifting the Dow Jones industrial average over 13,000. This rise, McCarty said, tops a "psychological barrier that if passed could lead to increased investment." Florida's unemployment rate in December dropped to 9.9 percent. Most of the new jobs were in trade, trans- portation and utilities. Home prices, which edged up to an average $134,300 in Decem- ber, have stabilized since, though they, are expected to decline again later in the year if the Florida Legislature approves legislation ,to speed up foreclosures on 368,000 properties, McCarty said., Three of the five'categories measured by the survey revealed a drop in confidence among respondents in Febru- ary. For instance, their overall perception of being personal- ly better off financially now than a year ago, expectations that personal finances will improve by this time next.year and trust in the U.S. economy over the next five years all declined. Respondents, however, were upbeat in their assess- ment of whether now is a good time to buy big-ticket items such as a coinpu;zer or wash- ing machine, registering an increase 01of confidence. Only one category showed no change. Confidence in the U.S economy a year from now remains the sainme While women's confidence in the economy dipped, men's rose. Overall, those under 60 were more positive than their older counterparts. Meanwhile. a recent LUniversity of Michigan study showed consumer sentiment across the nation, like that in Florida, also remained rela- tively unchanged, rising slight- ly from January. New concerns could nega- tively affect Floridians assess- ment of coming economic con- ditions in 2012. "This year we have con- cerns over Syria and Iran, and the overhang of the European debt crisis," McCarty said. In addition, gas prices, which rose 25 cents in January, are likely to top $4 a gallon this summer. They could increase even more if tensions between the U.S. and Iran intensify. Floridians' economic out- look is clouded by a host of issues: the presidential elec- tion, the possible expiration of the Bush tax cuts in 2013, a fresh round of budget cuts mandated by Congress and possible fallout from steps taken to avert default in coun- tries such as Italy, Spain and Greece. The UF survey was con- ducted between Feb. 12 and Feb. 23, before much of the latest gasoline price hike took effect. Dl.I Dick and MyTa lirkin on Amelia Islind. LARKIN Continued tV>)m IA agreed that the crime's heinous- ness plus its multiple victims formed the aggravating factors. needed to impose capital pun- ishment. This despite concerns-flim- sy ones, according to Foster - from forensic psychologist Dr. William Meadows that Larkin may have been concealing a mental illness during one of three separate evaluations to determine .whether he was competent to represent him- self. Larkin dismissed several attorneys, claiming that they were colluding with the State Attorney's Office to secure his conviction, and represented himself at his January trial in Nassau County Circuit Court. Following the conviction, his standby counsel Assistant Public Defender Brian Morris-' sey expressed concern, that Larkin might suffer from "psy- chotic disturbances," prompt- ing Foster to order the evalua- tions. But during a cross-exami- nation of Meadows Feb. 17, White revealed that Larkin had --- ---I---IE e k NOW Bm1^n~df^Vs ISERVING, u 'r "'ningAmneliaislandfor 24 years SERVING, aln Continental uisime & Seafood PIZZA Restaurant GBUY I INNEI I OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE. ~ w,.. .UP TO $14.05 VALUE WITH THE PURCHASE OF 2 BEVERAGES FREE HOUSE SALAD . Must be seated between 5pm 8Ipm IR F IC UO B We OREORI) TR ." 3f1 S e1 3/ 1. 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Prosecutors contend he killed his parents with a bat and smashed his father's head with a statue at their Caprice lane home in a rage over their plans to sell a failing family business he had been running in Costa Rica. gpelicanfjbnewsleader.com PEDIC I Th most highly rcommnended bed In Amerlen, /comn fort: Sloop System by .Sla SON Smarter. Cooler. Better. FREE Delivery, Setup & Removal FREE Mattress Protector & Serta Sleepy Plushy. 2 FREE Pillows Mold & Mildew Proof! Breathable & Cool! Dustmle Resistant! Your Visco & Latex Superstore 904-491-5030 1891 S. th Street Fernandina Beach Across from McDonald's rCG.3e, p ir ,, 1.' POLITICS IN BRIEF tIberty Dwellers The Liberty Dwellers are scheduled to hold a meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Peck Center at 516 South 10th St. This meeting will be focused on building commu- nity task forces to cover the city and county governments and keep the group up to date on all things related to the city and the county. The Liberty Dwellers is a non-partisan group of con- cerned local citizens working to build a better Nassau County and would like any concerned citizen to join them regardless of party affil- iation. Additional information about Liberty Dwellers can be found on the website, http://LibertyDwellers.Ning. com. Meet with Mayor Fernandina Beach Mayor Arlene Filkoff will conduct a "Town Meeting" at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Ferrandina Beach Police Department Community Room at 1525 Lime St. These meetings are for cit- izens to come and ask ques- tions and receive input on var- ious issues and topics. Citizens can attend just to lis- ten if they prefer. For more' information call the City Clerk's Office at 277-7305. Blue Bag Lunch' Local Democrats meet each Wednesday at noon for a casual "Blue Bag Lunch" get-together. Bring your lunch and join them at party headquarters located at the corner of Eighth and Date streets. " r 1/:4- IN A- For More Information Call Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research (904) 730-0166 www.jaxresearch.com- 1 WVED\SDAY. FEBxIC A 29. 2012 NE\\ S-LEADER BUSINESS IN BRIEF Eckert heads dginggroup Paul Eckert, the general manager of the Omni Amelia Island Plantation, has been appointed president of the 2012 executive board of the North Florida Hotel & Lodging Association. Eckert was brought on as general manager in 2010 after Omni's acquisition of the property. He brings more than 20 years of tourism expe- rience to the board. A tenured 4 member of Omni Hotels & Resorts, he has served at Eckert Omni proper- ties in Colorado, Dallas and Jacksonville. NFHLA is a professional organization representing over 100 companies and 40,000 employees, comprised of lodging general managers and allied business represen- tatives with the goal of addressing mutual issues and objectives affecting the Northeast Florida lodging industry. Last year the board lobbied for the reorganization of Visit Florida and the oppo- sition of tax increases on Florida hotels by granting tax preference to online travel companies such as Expedia, Orbitz and Trabvelocity. The organization actively partici- pates in the region through charities and scholarships and provides valuable networking and educational opportunities for industry professionals. For more information visit the website at northflori- dalodging.com. ROSE awards The North Florida Hotel & Lodging association handed out its ROSE awards acknowl- edging the hospitality talents of four Amelia Island employ- ' *ees- Winners were: Bartender Michelle Elliott, Omni Amelia Island Plantation. Behind the Scenes - Heidi Davis, Omni Amelia Island Plantation Customer Service: Spa and Recreation Stacy Myers, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Golf Services Dan Hackney, Omni Amelia Island Plantation. Amelia Island Clubchef The Amelia Island Club has announced the appoint- ment of Eric Fritsche as exec- utive chef. Chef Eric will be responsible for the three din- ing venues at Club: The Sea Oats Cafe and Sandpiper din- ing room at the Ocean Clubhouse and The Grill ht the Long Point Clubhouse. Fritsche and his wife rDonna Fritsche owned and _opYated for nine years the Pastiche Restaurant and Catering in Jacksonville, which they sold in December. Prior responsibilities included being the chef de cuisine at The Cloister in Sea Island; executive chef at Epping Forest Yacht Club; and execu- tive chef for Biscottis/bb's Restaurant. Fritsche, originally from Virginia. graduated from Johnson and Wales Urniversitv in Providence, RI., with a bachelor of science in food- service management and culi- nary arts. The Amelia Island Club is a member-owned private club with 1,380 resident and non- resident members. It offers its members a full range of facilities, including the Fazio- designed Long Point golf course, tennis, fitness and the beach-front Ocean Club- house. For information on the Amelia Island Club, visit www.ameliaislandclub.com. New bicycling guide The Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau has unveiled a new bicycling guide for 2012. The full-color brochure provides information about bike rentals and off-road cycling, as well as a trail map showing where casual and advanced cyclists can best explore Amelia Island on two wheels. The brochure also includes a QR code making it possible to download the bike trail map. The map is also available for download at ameliaisland.com/biketrails. The bicycling guide is the latest of several print and online publications offered by the Amelia Island CVB to enhance the visitor experi- ence. The 2012 Visitor's Guide, which includes a din- ing guide, accommodations guide, colorful maps, lists of events and attractions and more, is also now available. The Amelia Island CVB also offers a Nature Guide, Historic Downtown Walking Tour brochure, Dining Guide and ArtRageous ArtWalk brochure. The brochures can be requested by calling (800) 226-3542. For visitor information and online planning, visit www.ameliaisland.com. Toastmasters Talk of Amelia Toast-mas- ters meets 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first and fourth Monday of each month in the community room of the Fernandina Beach Police Department, 1525 Lime St. Visitors are wel- come. Contact Mark Dennis at 583-1887 or Bruce Buchanan at 321-4344 or visit talkof amelia.freetoasthost.org for information. Preservation Awards The city of Fernandina Beach is calling for nomina- tions for its second Preserva- tion Awards program for homeowners, architects or craftsmen who have complet- ed preservation projects with- in city limits- 'There is no fee to enter, Projects can be anywhere in the city (not just in historic districts) if they have been completed within the last five years. Anyone can apply for the awards program with the property owner's permission. Deadline is April 6. Nomination forms with more detailed informa- tion can be downloaded at www.fbfI. us/historicdistrict or picked up at City Hall, 204 Ash St. Winners for 2011 will be announced during National Preservation Month at the May 15 city commission meeting. Awards will be presented at the city Historic Preservation Matters Workshop May 19. For more information con- tact City Planner Adrienne Dessy, 277-7325, adessy@fbfl.org. Higher ed = higher pay TALIAHASSEE A new economic study suggests that having a degree from one of Florida's 11 state universities can be a financial lifesaver - equivalent to more than $1 million in a worker's lifetime earnings. Economists fiom IN. and the University of Florida, using data from tl e state's Department of Education, found an employee working in Florida in 2009-10 with just a high school diploma earned $20.924. compared to $36,520 for those with a bachelor's degree, with a master's degree. $58.698: a doctorate, $66,743. and professionals, such as physicians or attor- neys. $70,716. Extended to 30 years and accounting for typical pay increases, the difference between those with high school diplomas and higher degrees was vast, with bach- elor's degree recipients out- pacing high school graduates by more than $550,000; mas-. ter's degrees, more than $850,000; doctorates, more than $1.3 million; and pro- fessionals, more than $1.8 million. 'Prudent-man theory' at work here There is an axiom in the investment world known as the "prudent-man theory." It is a process of evaluating a decision or outcome against what a prudent man would have done. It is intended to provide a benchmark of logic and fairness ar'd prudence. This theory could help in making decisions in running a city, county or school board. Think about it. After discussing a topic, elected officials could pause before voting and ask themselves: "What would a pru: dent man (or woman) do?" Let's see how it would work in reality. $,Situatipn No. 1: Fernandina Beach city officials are divided over What to do with the down- town library. They have con- sidered buying a new building and relocating the library there, S, or leaving the existing build- ing in place and expand- . r'' ing it. Prudent ^man theory: It makes more sense to improve and STEVE'S expand the MARKET existing build- PLACE ing. The pur- chase and renovation of Steve Nicklas a new build- ing would cost much more and take much longer (imprudent). The money and time you save could be put toward updating the content within the library. That was easy. Let's try another. Situation No. 2: Most every- one in Fernandina Beach (including city officials) wants to improve the downtown water- front. You don't have to be pru- dent to realize that the water- front is unattractive and ineffective, despite a few noticeable improvements from the private firm managing the marina. Committees have been formed and charettes have been staged producing enough studies to fill a small library. Prudent man theory: The old part of the marina gathers silt like an airborne French fry attracts seagulls. Removing the silt is expensive and dumping the muddy sludge is difficult. 'Let's relocate all of the boat slips to the north (where some have been placed), and build a delightful pier over the slips of the old marina. Imagine a small- er version of the pier at Mallory Square in Key West; it cduld'be a nice complement to a coveted waterfront park. Situation No. 3: City Hall has been shaken up with 'the removal of the city manager. Interim manager Dave Lott is knowledgeable and practical, but probably has limited power. Meanwhile, there are lingering, unresolved issues facing the city - and whoever takes over' the full-time position. Prudent man theory: Move quickly to hire a full-time manager with a businessman's acumen who has insight into the city's situation (like Joe Gerrity). Evaluate each depart- ment head and enforce person- nel changes to facilitate/stream- line services. . Overall, city employees must become more friendly and hos- pitable to citizens and busi- nesses (i.e. taxpayers) -espe- cially in the building and zoning departments. And light up the town once again by putting the white lights back in all of the trees on Centre Street, like Who knows? Maybe this prudent-man thing could have some applications here. Steve Nicklas is a financial advisor with a major financial firm who lives on Amelia Island. His columns appear in several newspapers in North Florida. He can be reached at 753-0236. thenicklasteam2@msn.com FIRST CRIME PEERS j PERS Crime Doesn't Pay, But We Do! REWARDS UP TO $1,000 REMAIN ANONYMOUS CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-845-TIPS (8477) www.fccrimestoppers.com PAID FOR BY THE FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE CRIME STOPPERS TRUST FUND Opening Soovn! The Vibe., 4&40 ^ Ages 1-- to 13aUet/TaP JaT & L11 A Pa Recreatiormal- G-ames Pool/Air Hockey Foosball/Pir- Po"ng A Youth Center 73 SR 2o00 in Yulee! 1-7 School Bus provided! ,rt/Cera mics' 1'intir /Crafts Music Stage/ltstuvments to Play Movie Screen/snracks ' PSP3/PSP2/Wii Classic Board Games Study Center Library/Computers Projected Opening March .12., 2-01-2.! Registering Now! Call for more inforvvtation!! 31 0-q730! \\ .\-sA-:. \ FEr'.-AR 29.2012 BUSINESS Ncws-Leader How to reduce risk of heart disease Heart disease is a major health threat for both men and women, and knowing early if you're at risk can make a huge- difference in your ability to com- Family history is one of the mo-- important risk indicators,, cardiologi-,t )r. (-oerge If-L Bi-rt,. who 'fpecialize-s in diag- no'ic echocardiographyy and is dir-'ctor of the cardiopulmonary department at Baptist Medical Center Nass,,au. -If your father or brother had heart disease under age 55, or your mother or sister had it under age 65, you would be con- side-red at greater risk," he says. "Plus, studiess show that over 250 genes play a role in heart health. Individuals fortunate enough to have many protec- tive genes that metabolize cho- lesterol appropriately arid main- tain normal blood pressures" will have less cardiovascular disease than those who are less fortu- ' nate." Physicians have developed several computerized tools that can rank patients by risk of developing cardiovascular dis- ease within a defined timeframe, he says. "With these tools we can identify people who would With highly advanced technology now available Baptist Nassau, cardiologist George Le-Bert can remarkably detailed images of the heart in moti diagnose complex cardiac conditions. benefit from further attention and diagnostic testing and adapt their treatment intensity and goals accordingly." The foundations of cardio- vascular protection and risk fac- tor modification are eating a healthy diet, getting enough exercise, maintaining a lean body mass and avoiding tobac- co products. "Surprisingly, ma who are at high risk r ing needed changes they 'feel fine.' The changing their beha the disease finally itself, but more often irreversible damage h been done," he says. lilli reason, we. pysic''' must i. nd better ways o convince people that the key to health is pre- vention and not reconstruction. Le-Bert joined Southern Heart Grocus 'local office in S August and practices- full time in Fernandina Beach with special expertise in echocardiography. Echocardiograms. often called ECHOs. are important diag- nostic tools that make images, of the heart in action. With stan- dard ECHOs. a probe placed on the patient's chest sends a reflective ultrasound beam through skin, muscle, bone and tissue to create a live two-dimen- sional picture of the heart. says s-mynTrr-:) Le-Bert. The standard ECHO at is very effective, but bone and I view tissue irregularities can reduce on to the image's clarity in some patients. "With the new TEE tech- nology we're now using at Baptist Nassau, a miniature ny people probe is inserted through the resist mak- mouth to provide a view of the s because heart from the inside," Le-Bert ey put off says. "This gives us a much avior until higher quality moving image manifests that is an extremely useful tool i than not in diagnosing a variety of com- Lasalready plex cardiac conditions." . "For this Despite the fact that heart Heartatckwamrningsigns Chest discomfort (pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain) Back or jaw pain' Pain in one or both arms Shortness of breath" Cold sweats Stomach pain Nausea ancVor vomiting* Dizziness Fainting Severe headache especially in older adults A feeling of 'doom' (" identifies more common in women) 5-Minute Rule If you have chest discomfort and one or more heart attack warning signs, don't wait longer than five minutes. Call 9-1-1 and get to a hospital right away! Baptist Nassau's emergency department is a Certified Chest Pain Center. disease is the number one cause of death in women in the United States, many women are unaware of their risk or that warning signs of heart attacks are different in women than the better known symptoms that men experience. For this rea- son, Baptist Nassau recently introduced HeartWise for Women. For $69, HeartWise offers women a one-hour ap- pointment at Baptist Nassau that includes tests for blood pressure, cholesterol, triglyc- erides, CRP test, glucose, EKG, body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio and heart rate. Education and information on prevention programs are also provided. HeartWise screenings are available by appointment Wed- nesdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Baptist Nassau. Visit www.bap- tistheartwise.com for informa- tion or call 202-5669. Kohls to open store in Yulee on March 7 Leap Year Special! Today Only! Kohl's Department Stores will open its new store in Yulee on Wednesday, March 7. With the opening of this store, its 53rd in Florida, Kohl's will cre- ate approximately 130 local jobs. "We are excited to open the doors to Ithe new Yulee loca- lioi. Kohl's offers everything customers need for their fami- lies and their homes in one place, helping shoppers find the best values on quality brands while staying within their budgets," said Brent Emmett, district manager for the new Kohl's location. "At Kohl's, when we say 'expect real h Iings,' we mean it from our hassle-free return policy, to free shipping in store at the Kohl's Kiosk, to our commit- ment to customer service and giving back to the communi- ties we serve Kohl's delivers unbearable value to our cus- onlers." The 56,000-square-foot store at 463893 SR 200 opens for its grand opening at 8 a.m. Store manager is Troy Ricketts. Kohl's stores nationwide and Kohis.com provide a brand portfolio that includes Simply Vera Vera Wang, Jennifer Lopez, LC Lauren Conrad, Marc Anthony, Food Network, Bobby Flay, Elle Contemporary Collection, Elle Decor, Dana Buchman, Candie's, Mudd, Tony Hawk, Apt. 9, Chaps, Jumping Beans and Sonoma life + style. Kohl's savings opportunities give shoppers age 60 and over an extra 15 per- cent on in-store purchases each Wednesday. Kohl's Yulee store will sell Kohl's Cares cause merchan- dise throughout the year with 100 percent of the net profit benefiting kids' health and edu- cation initiatives. Wolfson Children's Hospital is one of more than 160I hospitals naltion- .wide.to benefit froli this.pro- gram. Since 2005, Kohl's has donated more than $427,000 to Wolfson Children's Hospital. The Yulee store was built according to a prototype that received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification at the Gold level from the U.S. Green Building Council. Characteristics include 'recy- cled and regionally sourced building materials: water-effi- cient landscaping and plumb- ing fixtures; improved indoor air quality through increased fresh air ventilation and use of Energy Star-rated roofs. Kohl's strives to be an active member in its communities charitable giving and volunteer programs for kids' health and education and environmental initiatives. The Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program, for exam- ple has awarded more than $3.4 million in scholarships and prizes to more than 17,000 vol- unteers through since 2001. In 2012, Kohl's will award more than $420,000 in scholarships and prizes to more than 2,200 kids nationwide. Kohl's has also raised more 'than ,$35 million for youth organizations through fundrais- ing gift cards. Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl's is "a family- focused, value-oriented spe- cialty department store offer- ing moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environ- ment," according to a press release. It operates 1,127 stores in 49 states. For more infor- mation visit www.kohls.com. fNTiWL. PARiWAS d FERNANDINA BEACH AMEUA I1LANIXt - WWW.AME L IAGARDE N.COM \l li \ N) 6N LEADER INC. debonair Designer Handbags Zina Eva Hobo Helen Kaminski Lodis Mary Frances 96rigbron. The Sak Patricla Nash Brahmin Sorlal MZ Wallace Kenneth Cole Eric Javits KESSL & morel HANDBAGS SCARVES *JEWELRY GIFTS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN 2380 Sadler Rd., Amelia Island 904 1 i493' TUes Frsat10-6 Visit us across from the Marriott near the beach. Free Your Feet! New Styles Have Arrived! 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"The most important busine,,,s we are in is the education of our children. Ye we are all in tin businrie-,s of educationn Either we have chil- dr(-n currently enrolled in -chool, (or our children have -one( through the system :ind/or wIe pay property taxes. "It's a rmatler of fact that property owners pay more tax dollar, to the Na-,sau County School Board than any other taxing authority. As residents of this community, we all bene- fit from public education, direct- ly or indirectly, and our chil- dren's future is critical. I am Pulice -iar:ni ',_D, ,' ah a rant ,,b fa : tio::al tha - !! F: a n c z re-pjn bilities. Public is the father of grown -eon and daughter, b': "succe-s torie-' of the Na - County School syste-m. Hi-,s Jay i-, a professional surv.- ' and mapper in allaha->.:- ' daughter AShley is a licenm d CPA in Columnbia.S.C. "Both are college gi adua'., and I want every -'ildent :] Na-,sau Clounty to have tIh satit: opporlitu iti(', lxv be,- bl.:-,f- d by this comlnulnity and I am at a poin inl my lif- thai I want to give -lomethingI back to the collnunity mny children grew up in and call home," Pulice said. lie began teaching in Nassau,County in 1979 at MWest Nassau High School as a math teacher, assistant football and assistant baseball coach. He taught math and special educa- tion at Fernandina Beach High : --i-a: football and :.<:dx:- busal! coach. -! :Fze Taching has- ."*..*- .;*..; iA -r the years, but I n- t ". cles-room and :, oughh i' is and how .: .: g, i ach.-rs really work. ! haL always been a .a. h 0-' ,noaCh and continue to ..ch \:1.o.:h -'ports and teach pi,: ssiorally,"- hI- aid. Pulicet has a Florida real -ta:u broker- license along 'ith a -al estate -chool in-Lruc- *,,r license issued bv the Fo.:-ida )Departinent of Profes- l Regulation. He teaches ::!Tiricts'. professional ethics or ci,;c !Law to incoi'inig realtors !)r continiing4 education credit. "I have manly experiences in my !i!( bul I live always been a -a hIi.r/coach and a|pproachl bu-in(-I management with 'ii;pha is on a team-first men- ialit. I plan to carry on this approach at the Nassau County' schooll Board," he said. Pulke luft teaching in 1988 to become broker/manager of Amelia Realty. "We all know how turbulent the real estate market has been in the past 24 years with extreme highs and lows, and now we face an eco- nomic and financial future like LED LIGHTING AND INCANDESCENT LIGHTING SYSTEMS FOR HOME AND BUSINESS 15YEARWARRANTY ON LED BULBS ELECTRICAL SAVINGS OF 75% TO 90% ON LED SYSTEMS WE CAN CREATE DRAMATIC ILLUMINATION FOR YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS WE OFFER FULL SERVICE IRRIGATION AND LANDSCAPE SERVICES WE OFFER FULL SERVICE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS WE OFFER LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICES. 904-261 -5040 474431 E. 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Pulice has been active in pro- fessional organizations, such as the Amelia Island Nassau County Association of Realtors_ He served as president of AIN- CAR, was awarded Realtor of the Year and committee chair- man of the year, served on the board of directors, served on the Multiple Listing Service board of directors, and was president of MI S. chairman of the grievance committee alid chairman of the professional standards committee. He has been president of the Village Center Condominium Association for the past five years and is currently the treas- urer on the board of the Gateway to Amelia Owners Association. He is a past board member of the Gateway Commons I board of directors. "I am an educator, a busi- ness leader, and I have experi- ence with boards, budgets and negotiations. I am not a career politician," Pulice said. "This is the first time I have entered xpol- itics and as previously men- tioned, this is a time in my life to give something back to the community. This is not my career, it is my passion. This position is not a springboard to another elected office; I have no interest in being a county commissioner, city commis- sioner or state representative. Becoming a member of the Nassau County School Board is the only role I am seeking because it is so important for the children and the com- munity." 4 SN .. \ Spay or Neuter S w.. . needs your A\E W\\ LN\DBERG. PRESIDENT BcurJvoDimr , The Amelia Arts Academy needs your help. We are strug- gling with rising expenses ver- s.us a stagnant income. It is dif- ficult to survive with the1 int come genei-t(ed prim.iaily by private music lessons. We have a good donor base and people who are faithltul to the ar.s, but what we rteviv\e does not begin to pay the bills. Our rent at the Peck Center for six studios. office space and the band room is niore than \\'k' can afford. Because of the lack of funds.. we are going to have to leave the Peck Center and find other space. The Academy has been offered office space and we will be moving that part of our business within six weeks. In reality, we are just bare- ly surviving and need a great deal more support from the community at large. If some- one could offer space for teach- ers to teach private lessons it would allow us to continue doing the work we do. Basic- ally, we are still trying to do- what we have always done, that of serving the community through arts education. We still have students on scholar- ships and tuition assistance, thanks to ARIAS and our own budget. However, unless fund- ing increases we will have to let the scholarship program go. Our "After School Arts" ini- tiative is providing both musi- cal and visual arts experiences to children who cannot come to the Peck Center for private instruction. We are offering free arts instruction through this initiative and reaching large numbers of children who have little or no access to the arts. We have developed a part- nership with the Nassau County Schools and are grate- ful for the opportunity to pro- vide the band program at Emma Love three days a week. This initiative is funded totally by the Arts Academy through donations. It is our hope to expand our after school pro- grams in the future. The rela- tionship with Emma ILove has been particularly good and we intend to continue the pursuit of excellence in this,program*ij I've described above what we hope to continue doing. 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We just do not have the funds to support these programs. What does the Amelia Arts Academy provide to the com- mullnilvy? Private instruction in ulusic Visual ar'is program with ARC Coordination and fund- inll of "Arts After School'" wih the eleinelentlary band program at Ecmma L.ove for third-, fourth- and fifth-graders and visual arts instruction at "Pryine Time." the YMCA facility in Yulee for fourth- and fifth-graders Support for the teachers who make the arts possible, including job opportunities, recruitment of students, sched- uling and providing space for lessons and recitals, Sunday Musicales Support for the Nassau Community Band/String Ensemble The Nassau Community Band and the String Ensemble will both lose their space for rehearsals with the changes in physical space at the Peck Center. We are hoping that another organization will be willing to offer space to these organizations for one night a week rehearsal. What can you do to help? 1. If there is anyone out there who has space they would be willing to share, we would be most grateful. .2. Making a donation to the Amelia Arts Academy would be a wonderful way to help. 3. Volunteering once a week in the office would be very beneficial to us. If anyone is interested in knowing more about what we do and how they could help us we would love to speak with you. Thle hours at the Academy are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. The Academy is also open on Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The phone number is 277-1225 and our e-mail address is recep- tion @ameliaartsacademy.org. 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We believe that strong newspapers build strong communi- ties- Newspapers get things done!t 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. For R. MALOY JR.. P:BLilliPR MICHAEL PAR\E.L. EDIroOR MIKE IiANKINS. ADVERTISING DIRECfORP ROBERT FIEGE. PRODUCTION DIRE(CIOR BOB TIMPL, CIRC UtiAiON DImC TOR A\',.ELINE MLDD. BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER SIAN PERRY. ASSISiANI EDITOR BETHt JONES. SPORTS I'DITOR ToM WooD CHAIRMAN Di.K NESMITH PRESIDENT C l IN T Community C Newspapers, Incorporated The views expressed by the columnists and letter writers on this page are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of 4. T thenewspaper. Its owners or employees COMMUNITY THANKS Technology students Amelia Island hosted the 2012 Florida Technology Student Association Annual State Conference and Competitions. With 24,000 students in chapters in middle schools and high schools throughout Florida, TSA involves some of the best students in science, tech- nology, engineering and math in our state. The annual competition involves about 65 separate events, half for middle school stu- dents and half for high school students, rang- ing from robotics, computer aided design and manufacturing prototype to fashion design, flight endurance and music production to lead- ership strategies, debating and extemporane- ous presentation. For each topic, there were many presentations in a preliminary round, then the top 10 semi-finalists were judged a sec- ond time (sometimes with a second task assigned on-site) to select and rank order the winners. This large conference brought over 1,000 students and many faculty members to the Omni Resort on Amelia Island, the only venue in )ur.area with, adequate, facilities 'or such a meeting.:-This new-to-us event required a large number of volunteers to serve as judges for each competition. Thanks to Don Hughes,. Jody Mackle, Stan Cottle, Susan and Tom Silverio, FSCJ Nassau Center, Leadership Nassau and Take Stock in Children, many highly qualified volunteers were able to assist with the judging of these literally thousands of presentations. We wish to thank the following from our community who served as judges: Helmut Albrecht, Chuck and Julia Belinski, Marcelle Bessman, Bob and Robin Bolan,Jerry Bottorff, Ken Brendle, Michael Burnson, John Caval- laro, Keith Clarkson, Susan Cleveland, Jennifer Cook, Stan Cottle, Roger Crim, Steve Curtis, George DeTarnowsky, Alan Donaldson, Trish Dooley, Kimberly Fahlgren, Gary Farrar, Arlene Filkoff, Jayne Gaskins, Bob Henderson, Don Hughes, Cynthia Janney, Herb Jervis, Steve Kimmel, Tom King, Karen Klima, Ron Kolar, Don McCarron, Evelyn McDonald, Hank Martinez, Christine Meehan, Larry and Ronnie Melnick, Mike Mickler, Cathy Miller, Jose and Lori Miranda, Doug and Janet Petersen, Walt Petersen, Guy Petty, Jim Pozzetta, Jorge Puentes, Brian Ramirez, Ebe Randeree, Pat Richardson, Art Schuster, Susan and Tom Silverio, Michael Spicer, Rachel Thomas, Keith Thompson, Lauren Toffolo, Amy Tompkins, Rick Traum, Vince Villani, Jim Waid, Mary Anne Waikart, Renee Williams, Joseph Wise and John Zimmerman. Bob Bolan Volunteer Judge Recruitment Committee 2012 Florida Technology Student Association Annual Competition SERVING YOU Nassau County Commissioners: Danny Leeper, District 1-Femandina Beach. 261-8029 (h). 430-3868 (cel). e-mail: dleeper@nassaucountyfl.com Steve Ketley, District 2-Amelia Island. Nassauville. O'Neil, 277-3948 (h). 556-0241 (cell). email: skelley@nassaucountyfl.com Stacy Johnson, District 3-Yulee. 583-2746 (cell), email: sjohnson@nassaucountyfl.com Barry Holloway, District 4- Hilliard. Bryceville. Boulogne. 879-3230 (h). 753-1072 (cell). email: bholloway@nassaucountyfl.com Walter J. Boatright, District 5-Callahan, 879-2564 (h). 753-0141 (cell). email: wboatright@nassaucountyfl.com City of Fernandina Beach Commissioners: Mayor Arlene Filkoff: 583-8629 (cell) email: afilkoff@fbfl.org Vice Mayor Jeff Bunch: 206 9401 (call) email: jbunch@fbfl.org Tim Poynter' 415-6533 (cell) email: tpoynter@fbfl.org Charlie Corbett: 583-1767 .-ii, email: ccorbett@fbfl.org Sarah Pelican: 432=8644 (cll) email: spelican@fbfiorg LETTERS WELCOME Send letters by e mail to t,= . 1.1 . newsleader.com or mail lettot to LI taR to the Editor, P.O. Box 760 Formrndra ,. FL 32035 On-line at fbnew-leadr rof, The heart of our community nSonm issues arc like the proverbial bad penny, [heytjus' keep turning up. Short-Lern rentals. aka residenTial rentals, seems to be one of hth:-e issues, but unlike the penny. whose relevance is continually undermined by inflation, the illogical notio" that one has the right to rent out one's property in the middle of a residential area appears To be gaining momentum. The arguments in favor of residential rentals, in my opinion, have never been per- suasive: in fact. they have absolutely no merit. There's the tradition argument, that resi- dential rentals should be allowed to continue because they've been common, historically. along the beach. Think 1950's and 60's. propo- nents say, and familiar families from South Georgia coming clown year after year: they were a sign of summer and most everybody knew them. But that was then, when the nunm- ber of rentals compared to full-time residents was relatively small, this is now and that coim- parison is reversed. There's the availability argument, that there simply aren't enough hotel/motel/condo rooms in the vicinity of the beach to satisfy demand, therefore residential rentals absorb the surplus. Well, I'm not sure that curing demand problems with illegal activity is the right way to go; sends the wrong message. There's the property rights argument, that somehow property owners have the right to do whatever they want to with their property: they own the house, or apartment, therefore they have a property right to rent it out Nonsense. My wife and I own a two-story house downtown. Suppose we want to supple- ment our income by turning it into a bed-and- breakfast, or inn, or restaurant? Or I've always been a farm guy, maybe we'll put some pigs in the back yard, or goats, or horses. No, we're not zoned for the inn or the restaurant, and city codes prevent the pigs and goats. Are our property rights violated by the zoning and DEBATE AND TACKLE Ron Supp Ccode No Tze oai: 1 and the ,_odes -orotec, ou' neigh- borhood. or neighbors and the:r rights Then ihere s the econom-- ! argumCent. alvays the eco- 'nomic argiln-ent. In the macro sense. \m e all benteit by having families. groups of o ,. and high -school slu- dents. l .fa ily ireuniolns and othIer gatherings sc.'attered a!ong the beach. lThey eat out. bua bathing suits, suiittan lotion and other things, injecting a lot of dollars inI the local economyv Businesses are kept busy and by being kept bu.'sy tle 're able to hire people and pay taxes. and the people they hire spend money and rent apartments and buy gas and buy food. and. well., you can predict the rest. And in the micro sense. individuals can buy expensive homes along the beach and rent them for $1,000 to .t'2.500 a week. homes they couldn't afford otherwise, homes they'd never be able to pay for. For these unhappy people, residential rentals aren't a luxury, they're an absolute necessity. The tradition and availability arguments can be countered, and the property rights argument is so ridiculous, so specious, that it has no relevancy. The economic argument though, is tough. Renters in a residential area, no matter how illegal, do spend money: they help the local economy. And renters in a resi- dential area do help property owners pay for: homes they can't afford. So shouldn't the economic argument pre- vail? No, and here's why... Allowing commercial intrusion into resi- dential zoning at the beach is a bad idea because it sets bad precedent. If the economic argument makes sense at be beach, why not downtown, or along iEgains Creek If the economic argument for residential rentals at the beach makes sense, what about more condominiums? mhagiine: ,a'v thre ; are 10 oceanfront houses capable of 'icconutodatl- ing 100 people (10 per house, which, in llhe world of rentals, is not unusualL In itha -,aime space a developer could build a i500rooi con- dominium. Well, that's 500 people b inlgn :oid spending in the local economy' What about the people who 'ioultthl homes in these residential areas and ;l ie lull time Fernandina Beach residents, whlt about their rights? Do they have the basic right ot quiet enjoymllent of properly?" They did Itheir due diligence and bought in good faith, expect- ing the city to protect them from further com- mercial intrusion, to enforce the tresorl rental ordinance, should their rights be sacrificed foti economics? Fernandina Beach is a special place and our quality of life, I believe, is unique. Part of what makes this place special is the dedication of our people to the protection of our neigh- borhoods. protection from commercial intru- sion and takeover. For 40 years we've been struggling with one central question: What kind of community are we now, what kind of community do we want to be and what kind of community do we want to leave our children. Well, speaking for myself, I hope we will always be a family-cen- tered community which values neighborhoods and their protection. And I hope we under- stand that renting homes and apartments with- in those neighborhoods undermines that pro- tection. So will the issue of residential rentals go away? No, not when the real issue is money. I just hope we understand that when neigh- borhoods are corrupted by commercialism, they go away. And when neighborhoods go away, so does the heart of the community. Ron Sapp is a fonner ciy commissioner VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Sheddinglight on the subject To give you an insight on the success of the Centre Street proj- ect, which after years of planning, beginning in the early '70s and corn- pleted in early May 1978, we received great publicity unprece- dented. I contacted Southern Living as we neared completion. Theyvis- ited us and printed a great story on what we had accomplished. Good Housekeeping also wrote a wonder- ful story on Centre Street. We were also written up in Sky magazine. A feature writer for the Miami Herald heard about what we had done and visited Fernandina. He proceeded to produce a full page of color photos of Centre Street and a, great story, which I helped provide' information for. This syndicated col- umn appeared in newspapers across the country, including the Miami Herald, Los Angeles Times and Boston Globe. You just can't buy this kind of publicity. I have letters from cities all over the country who read about us and wanted to know more about how to accomplish it. I per- sonally visited as many as nine cities in Florida and made presentations at the request of the Department of Commerce. To put it mildly, including the lighting We Do It Right! Light the trees-The Right Way. Whoever ordered the lights be taken from the trees on Centre Street should be fired! They should also be forced to pay to put the lights back in the trees. To take them out was a slap in the face of the professionalism with which Centre Street was redevel- oped some 34 years ago. To supposedly save a few dol- lars, Centre Street, which was once described as one of the most beau- tiful streets in the United States, its charm and appeal has been greatly diminished. When people complained, the brilliant city put some lights in a small tree on the corner of Second and Centre. It looks like a tree that would be decorated in front of a haunted house. Then the city deco- rated another tree just as unattrac- tive. When I complained to our $7,000 a month acting city manager as to the way the lights were being placed in the trees, his (insult to your intelligence) response was they have to be put in that way because of the wind. As though we haven't had any wind for the past 30 years. The lights were placed in pro- fessionally at the direction of F. Eugene Smith Associates, the design consultant firm from Bath, Ohio in 1978. How did the lights possibly stay in the trees all those years with an absolute minimum of problems? What is difficult to think about, not one who made or condoned these decisions was in an','y way involved in the local participation in this project. which began in the early 70s. Not only that, at least 90 per- cent of them didn't even live here thl-n Common courtesy. at the leasi. would have been to consult with %-oineone who was involved, and they would have been told what an intTr-al p !rt tih t ree lights played in ltheai ix-'airanci and appeal of Centre Street, and how important they are We ;aii till c trying for leadership Itv,, a bhain wq have to wait until Novvrmbci Heaino RHberts Fernandina HBt- ch dt/tlrs note Hrf no tRoberts .is a /orm r i ly rimi mni fiO r WS MA DOWN BECAUSE PEOPLE DON'T WANT To WAIT A DAY To RECEIVE A T \ LETTER... INEFFICIENT PROCESSING FACILITY... ADAM ZYGI.IS/fiitE I[BU'FFALO NEWS Death penalty I was shocked to read the head- line in the Feb. 22 issue, "Jury: Larkin deserves death." It is my opinion that no human being, regardless of how heinous a crime she or he has committed, "deserves" to be put to death. I believe no person or group of per- sons has the right to judge whether another person should live or die. This applies to members of the jury, as well as to the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. I This nation is now the only coun- try in the Western world and the only country in the Americas to allow the death penalty. Within the United States, 16 states have abol- ished the death penally altogether. There are many reasons to abol- ish the death penalty, including pos- sible bias in the jury selection process. Many death row prisoners (25 in Florida since 1972) have been exonerated and released from prison when evidence has been brought forward about their innocence. There appears to be no valid evi- dence that executing prisoners serves as a deterrent to other peo- ple committing murder. In Florida, we now are facing another negative aspect of the death penalty process: the high cost of the trials plus appeals of the verdict. I believe it is high time that Gov. Scott calls for a moratorium on the death penalty. Scott can then appoint a commission to study alternatives to the death penalty. Thomas C. Washburn, M.D. Fernandina Beach Aerobatics box I am a pilot. aircraft o'.'.ner and have been based at the Fernandina Beach airport for almost seven years For the record I am not an acrobatic pilot nor have 1I lo'wn in thi' active box ('Cily ()K aerobatic box." Feb. 24), Pilots from ail over the wv.orld come to Fernandina [to b'tefi from Keoki Gray's kno-vedg and expert- ise of acrobatic competition. From per-onal observ.-Iion rn,- stay sev- eral diam,, adding m our local econo,- my and I would guess all have pur- chltocd fii'tI Thesec are aerobatiic aircrati Indl i. ti land ,with no i1io tlh ~ n 1 ;ni :t-, of fue remain- ing Prior to the start of the air show season it is'not unusual for top national performers and crew to spend several days with Mr. Gray honing their skills and developing new programs for air show atten- dees to enjoy. They stay in local hotels and eat in our restaurants. I have never heard a local pilot complain about the box and there is no conflict with normal operations. The box is located between the approach/departure ends of three runways and in no way interferes with operations. And when the box is open it is normally for short peri- ods of time. Although the permit allows oper- ation up to 63 hours per month I believe the total use last year was in the neighborhood of 60 hours. Mr. Gray is a small businessman operating Amelia Island Aerobatics at our airport. Without the box I suspect his business would close. Aviation activity of all kind ben- efits our airport and Fernandina/ Amelia Island. Jim Layman Fernandina Beach Openbox In response to Ms. (Barbara) Farnsworth's complaint regarding the aerobatic box at the airport, and her efforts to close it, I feel that I must write this letter of rebuttal (fAcrobatic area up for permit renewal" Feb. 22). I firmly believe that the aerobatic box should remain open. Her view is so slanted that it reads like bad fiction. M'. Farnsworth lives in the Parkway North development on Fitleist Drive, which is located east of the airroxrt, and she complains aboui the noise from the box when it is used. lhe acrobatic box is locat- ed wet of the airport, so there is more bhan a mile from the box to any, homers on TI tlei- Drivre. IThe local gardener- in their neighborhood with 'heir biw'.ers make more noise '?an an airplane more than a mile! awaay. I ver' ". used to live in the ,d-'va Verde Subdivision, which is cnoser to the airport than Ms. [arn,s.''ornh's development, from 1987 to 1999. and was not subjected to excessive airplane noise. Every six vtars or ,o someone moves into a neighborhood that is, some-what close to the airport and hCn complains about the noise, I have fought this battle before. She also mentions the hazard while an airplane is taking off while the box is active. First of all, the pilots would be notified by NOTAM (Notice to Airmen), written word or speech, that the box is active. Communications with the aerobatic trainer would be done on the com- mon radio frequency, which is 122.7, between both the dt,-p1. litheL aircraft and the one in the aerobatic box. The aerobatic box is not used unless prior notification to all airmen by NOTAM is sent to the FAA to be included in the briefings that pilots receive prior to flight. She also stated that acrobatic pilots fly in to use the box and do not even buy fuel here, thus contributing nothing to the local economy. This is an inaccurate statement. The air- planes that come here regularly are not aerobatic airplanes. A more accu- rate scenario is that the aerobatic box is only used occasionally, and by highly skilled pilots, and they do buy fuel here. Richard Kendel Amelia Island Part of our heritage The Amelia Island Museum of History, and I personally, wish to express our thanks to all the spon- sors, donors, golfers and volunteers who made the 10th annual Museum Golf Tournament such a great suc- cess. It turned out to be a wonderful event hosting 136 golfers not only for the "contest" but also for a party the night before and an awards event that evening. The contributors are too numerous to identify individually but thank you to all. The proceeds from this fundrais- er will help preserve our history al heritage '"hr. -uJ'h the many pro~jecl, and local programs provided by the museum. Programs range from exhibits, walking tours, lectures and children's programs to taped inttr- views of military veterans and a new oral history project entitled Heritage Keepers. Community participation of this sort keeps the doors open' Please come in and visit the museum, view the exhibits, take a tour and become a member, It-is a large part of our heritage. Paul B. 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Evidence of satisfactory res- olution of claims filed by or against the contractor assert- similar size within the five (5) years preceding the sutbmis- sion of the application. Any claim against a contractor shall be deemed to have been satisfactorily resolved if final judgment is rendered in favor of the contractor or any final judgment rendered against the contractor is satis- fied within ninety (90) days of the date the judgrnent becomes final. 5 Type of work for which the contractor is licensed Evidence of timely comple- tion of projects of similar scope and size. Include any liqui- dated damages that may have been or could have been assessed on these proj- ects., The School Board of Nassau County is calling for proposals for PRE-QUALIFYING OF GEN- ERAL CONTRACTORS for the purpose of bidding on the fol- lowing construction projects) in Nassau County Florida' Locutio n Fernandina Beach Middle School Project Naminber 031-2 Project Descriptionr Demo and replace Boys and Girls Locker rooms. Group Toilet Renovations. New Intercom Systems New Fire Alarm Systems. New HV/AC to Gymnasium, Estimated Construction Cost $2,000,000.00 Location Fernandina Beach High School Project Number 291-1 Project Description Install Air Conditioning to Gymnasium Estimated Construction Cost S200,000.00 Pre-Qualification packets are available in the office of the Director of Facilities of the Nassau County School Distnct, 86334 Goodbread Road, Yulee, Florida 32097, Interested parties may pick uLp packets between the hours of 8'00 a m. and 300 pr.m. Monday through Friday Completed Packets and a Public Entity Crime Statement must be returned to the same location no later than 2:00 pm March 9. 2012. For the School Board of Nassau County Kevin M Burnette Director of Facilities 3t 02-15-22-29-2012 0397 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 45-2011 -CC-000165 DIVISION: C SPYGLASS VILLAS I] CONDO- MINIUM ASSOCIATION INCO Ple antiff vs KRIStNA A GABRIEL e at th Defendants NOTICE OF SALE UNDER TO FS CHAPTER 4J5 NOTICE IS GIVEN that under a Final Judgment of Forepesure dated Febtuany a 2012 in ca e number 45-2011- CC-000165 of the County Court of the Fotrth Judicial Circuit in anid for Nassau Co;nth Forida in \which SPY- GLASS VILLAS II CONDUOMINI- UM ASSO'.'.IATION INC was the plaintiff and KRISTINA A GABRIEL NATIONAL CITY BANK MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REG- ISTRATON SYSTEMS INC and UNKNOWN TENANT IN POS- SESSION ere the defendants I \ Cll sell to the highest andr best ldder for cash at the front door of the Nassau Cotunt\ Aua'cal Annet -0347 Tthc.1at c.rtan CorthdicnirWU pcaice located it Nassau DCcLnt\ n fcda composed of Via Ulr' No a r D d uonmrdi- ,ided :tie ii those common piienenStc ar C'ter nt tn'fe- to as decided ascribed sn Cof Nss'uc o t' C c.'eFnc ats Cond;tions Resicsio -sk Terms and other Pro,. iaons of the Dfcfcra',on of Condoirandum fo S-,"r GULS VILLS I A CON- DOMINIUM m'cad by Amelia Spayglass ViCIas Development Con-pon LLC a Ronrida init- ed liabilitN comorpav sponsor pursuant to Chapter 718 of the Flonda Stacutes v.hich is recorded rI the Pubhic Records of Nassau County Florida in Official Records Book 1507 " Page 1354. sasd Declaraton of Condominium being made a part hereof -ac"=- -c ->C',' -E s' -,-c : T-Ec -'-Dx 1 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No 11-DR-1000 Divison: A lz'-ai> ----d-z -r, are m' 'cr'- Ed'- Tecroyucan. Esado ae N e4i CCo Fel'ICt C lOaFeC te6,icE D F YOU ARE NOTIFIED that ora action (r diicre has: A --r, filed agarct you andr that yco are required to -r/es copy of your written defenses if any to it on Carabel Hernarndez whoLe kddrs 95126adess Toloabuadge Pn. y Apt 1o Fernandina Beach FL 32034e on or before 03/23/12 and ilee the orienal with the lerk of this Court at 76347 Vetne f ran Way. Yulee, FL 32097 before service on Petitioner or imme- diately thereafter If you fal to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the peti- tion Copies of all court docu- ments in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office noti- fied of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk's office. WARNING. Rule 12.285, Florida Farrily Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic dis- closure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, includ- ing dismissal or striking of pleadings Dated 2-12-12 John A. Crawford CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY /s/ Par nelia Jones DEPUTY CLERK 4t 02-22-29-2012 & 03-07-14- 2012 0405 ---------- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO: 45-2011 -CA- 000162-AXXX YX NATIONSTAR FMt-RTCGAr -F LI C Plaintiffs VS. LEA MARCANTONIO: BENCH- MARK GLEN HOMEOWNER'S ASSO- CIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LEA MARCANTONIO; UNKNOWN TENANT (S): IN POSSESSION OF THE SUB- JECT - PROPERTY, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- suant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated the 9th day of February. 2012 and entered in Case No. 45-2D11-CA- 000162-AXXX-YX. of the Circuit Court of the 4TH Judicial Circuit in and for Nassau County Florida. wherein. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC is the Plaintiff and LEA MAR- CANTONIO; BENCHMARK GLEN HOMEOWNER'S ASSO- CIATION. INC., UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LEA MARCANTO- NIO and UNKNOWN TENANT (S). IN POSSESSION OF THE SUB- JECT PROPERTY are defen- dants. The Clerk of this Court shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the. AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE NASSAU JUDICIAL ANNEX. 76347 VETERANS WAY YULEE. FL 32097. 11:30 AM on the 5th day of Aprl, 2012 the following described property as set forth in said Fnal Judgment, to wit LOT 44 OF BENCHMARK GLEN. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5 PAGE(S') 219,OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE. IF ANY OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE US PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE Dated this 10th day of February, 2012 John- A Cra'.tford Clerk of the Crcuit Court Bv. s/s Karen J Lockett Deputy Clerk 2 02-22.29-2012 0407 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA CASE NUMBER: 45-2009-DP-20 IN THE INTEREST OF CJ L DCOS 0/Q03,2t0 A MINOR CHiLD SUMMttONS AND NOTICE s ACTION B'- PUBLICATiON FOR TERMINATION C- PARENTAL RTG-TS TrE STATE 0^ FLORDA TO Addre's urLstcO.s.n YOU ARE 2TREBV "OT.F'cED that a Pei't-o nh-ms --"' 'ea r the above- r-rd Cc-r.'t',e. STATE OF FLOclI- :.ETA-. MENT OF CHIDRENi A'N --'- UES f Ti tem'ict'o.' c ar-t's rights d pan--cert o13c n-rr, en r, O' s,.Xc -a.-" ,- c- tion of the bs-3.e r ,]r" male chi a C orn :- Septem-er' 3 nO- "-'.cr Cccb.'"tv ond ".. c 'e- "-'e-- b cor'i' Moastrate Les- -' Scss '- -e Nassau Ccun', Ldtida .c-'re- Th'd FoorCcurtio-n A mA ' Veterans W'Cy Yiee -cic 32007 at t ho rc CC c o clock on Acni 27 207 2 -c, iust acpea-r c ne-arr- on the date rno '-re scec'- fied YOUR FAILURE TO PERSCO- __- /=:'E'-: =2 -: a-Z.- 7.:r. -" 5C5 E'---E- L' .2'I -" -"' -'', ~ '- 2 ' '-a 3 s-a, -c: 2CC : te 3 -C -' 2 - ---------- REZONING NOTICE TWICEE S HEREBY G'VETN ta- on Tusda y 1he on cay of 'oarch 2012 at 7 0O PM. ine Pcar ina aaid Zonng Board of Nas-au County will hold a public hearing at T-he Co mm msonCharber: James S Page Governm'entd Corrde-, 96135 Nassc u Place- Yuiee Florida 32097 To consid- er application No R12-001 for rezoning. Also, be iT known that on Monday The 9th of da ofApril 2012 at 7.00 PM, the Board or County Commissioners of Nassau Cou ry- wit hold a public near- ing on The said application for Rezoning No R12-001. at the Comrs:ion Chambers. James S Page Complex location concerning the following described property in Nassau County Location for the above described property is. on the east side of Amelia Concourse between State Road 200/A 1 A and Piedmont Drive R 12-001 proposes to amend the Lofton Pointe Planned Unit Developmirent (PUD) to expand commercial square footage of the Lofton Pointe commercial parcel, and to add daycare as a permitted use. This application is filed by Step By Step Amelia Station, Inc, 95734 Amelia Concourse, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 owner and Gillette and Associates, Inc, 20 South 4th Street. Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034, agent All interested parties are invit- ed to attend the public hear- ings and to be heard. Copies of the Application and sup- porting information are avail- able for inspection in the office of the Nassau County Growth Management Department, 96161 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Comments may also be directed in writing to the Growth Management Department, mailed to agre- 96 6 N s Pl -- l, F (904) 491 -326 All comments will become a part of the record in this matter. This hearing will be con- ducted as a quasi-judicial hearing. Persons with disabilities requir- ing accommodations in order to participate in this program or activity should contact the Growth Management Depart- ment (904) 491 -7328, or Florida Relay Service (1-800-955-8771) at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance to request such accommodation. THE PUBUC IS INVITED TO BE PRESENT AND BE HEARD IF A PERSON WISHES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- MISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING OR HEARING, HE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PRO- CEEDINGS AND FOR THAT PUR- POSE, MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE. WHICH RECORD INCLUDESTHE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. The Planning and Zoning Board may continue hearing on this matter PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF NASSAU COUNTY FLORIDA /s/ Thomas Ford Its Chairman 21 02-22-29-2012 0410 ---------- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. I 1-CA-321 AMERIS BANK a Georgia banking corporation Plantiff GEORGE D. FUSSELL an indi- viduda UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF GECRGE D FUSSELL on ndividuad NATURE S WALK OF AMELLA HOMEOWNER S ASSOCIATION IN.C a Florida cctroration- ao-a 'NKO'.' N TENANTS OR -RSONS '" 'O0SESSIOcN ,* PROPERTY LCCATED AT I LOT 2 O; NAT-RE S W'ALK "'MEL'^ 'efend '1: iO'CE .- S'ALE 'c,'-ce : "ecT, 7.en itho' p :isoan' -o 3 '--. ry 'rd - e '" -"e ,b- e-cap c- ee *s : :n i -,, - -the' a-- E 5 -" -'L -cpe: e:-0 c' '.c, a a -. --@ 7,+T C- -ZS .'.-e ., & O - a3-,es cer- :' o-rg nr ,-,ere- n --e su- c:C- "-e:-e -a c-- ---r "a C'- c"- I .le- 0: - "c--e -' e ,-r-er- is:c - sD cre a c-:or. .,, - wa. ---a- ce- :-,, -cc- rn-cro- or- ,at c'e'-a " orT .Des P -Pct c~-ce -'-i - c-s --- e- e ---- IN THE CIRCUIT COUNTY COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY. FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION 5.s-SC B.tAr,:.'., A',T Tj5- De-ena-'c-i(:) NCTICE SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER AL t OTrCE S HEREB GR EN pJ- sucnt To a Order r rtna Ju.dgment oT Forec!osurLe ca,-ed Feooruarv 9h '' 201 iCe nd enTer-d :n Case No 2010-CA- 000742 of the Orcur Co-rr or me 4T Judcid CircuT n and for NASSAU Count, Florida ,.-herein BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY is The Plaintiff and GEORGE D. FUSSELL and SHERRY FUSSELL are The Defendantr-. I cil s-el to the highest and best bidder for cash at The west door of the Nassau County Judicial Arnex, 76347 Veterans Way Yulee, Florida 32097 at 11 30 amrn. on the 29th day of March 2012, the following described property as set forth in said Order or Final Judgment, to wit All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying. and being in the County of Nassau. State of Florida to-wii Parcel One (1): All of Lot Numbered One Hundred Twenty-nine (129) of Forest Hills Subdivision. Section Three (3). according to plat of said subdivision, recorded in Plat Book 3, page 46 of the public records of Nassau County Florida Parcel Two (2). The Southeasterly One-half (SE 1/2) of Lot One Hundred Twenty-eight (128), Forest Hills Subdivision. Section Three (3). according to plat of said sub- division recorded in Plat Book 3, page 46 of the Public records of Nassau County, Florida. Said Southeasterly One-half (SE 1/2) of Lot One Hundred Twenty-eight (128) more particularly described as follows. For a Point of Beginning coim- mence at the most easterly corner of said Lot One Hund-ed twenty-eight (128), said corner being common to Lots One Hundred Twenty- eight (128) and One Hundred twenty-nine (129) and on the Southwesterly right of way line of Highland Drive, run thence North Thirty-seven (37) degrees, Twenty-eight (28) Minutes West along said right -.1 .- /line a distance of Fifty (501 feet to a point; run thence South Fifty-two (52) degrees. Thirty-two (32) min- utes West parallel with the Southeasterly line of said Lot One Hundred twenty-eight (128), a distance of One Hundred Fifty-seven and Fifty- four Hundredths (157.54) feet to a point: run thence South Thirty-seven (37) degrees, Twenty-eight (28) minutes East along the Southwesterly line of said Lot One Hundred Twenty-eight (128) a distance of-Fifty (50.0) feet to the most Southerly point of said Lot One Hundred Twenty-eight (128); run thence North Rfly-two (52) degrees. Thirty-two (32) min- utes East along the line divid- ing said Lots One Hundred Twenty-eight (128) and One Hundred Twenty-nine (129), a distance of One Hundred Fifty- seven and Fifty-four Hundredths (157 54) feet to the Point of Beginning. and commonly known as: 2015 HIGHLAND DR, FERNAN- DINA BEACH, FL 32034 IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIM- ING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK OF COURT NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM,YOU WILL NOT BE ENTI- TILED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER 60 DAYS, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LES PEN- DENS MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS. DATED at NASSAU County, Florida, this 10th day of February 2012. JOHN A CRAWFORD, Clerk NASSAU County Florida BY: /s/ Karen J. Lockett Deputy Clerk 2102-22-29-2012 0412 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 45-2011 -CA-000292 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR tNEC' CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2005-3 Flantiff v's DAVID M '.VTT ET AL Defe-ndants NOTICE OF ACTO1 . To the following Def'enrdant(s) DANA '7!it (CURRENT RESt- DENCE UJ.Kh,/i) as*' *ro.'n addres- &.-52 HESTER DR0'E YULEE. FL 3207 .da.torr Addres- -5415 D'CK r/'TC CD YULEE FL S32^-7 5 -d .ior .Adcre- ce-8'1 ' w =5_ : - a- -A'- C e ",--53-E e-'7cLer - ac- ,'- ?. C '' d7 s'c , '.555 A.' E . r-- S-g, ae .r'- '7 1- m:z : 2. CE'-E- DS -- ,,m C'r5" " SEE = E =_^AC,- F_ :-,-20 c S" ce's*e ',";-co 23 20 2 - -'- 'or's "'s co- ,, ---"-'-' --. c" c TXck s55t--i ,'.& -ES'. = Cle- am- *-,- =e per- o, a-C eor--'r-e is-53-r' -c10 2cG a12 .-n0 a CR-',e Road-20' aC-Fe nainc Ba' "c 2Lc3 2034Nassau4C .-'.-yth ---1 - -- R - C.EO C COi.RT SI rc- Ax Ash a o earn - A Desictr Clerk 002" 02-22---2l2 NOTICE Of SALE NOTRIE S HREBY GIVENTna stnersaned nr',ds to set The person property desncb-a DeO.w at pubic sale by competitive bidding on Friday. the 2nd day of March. 2012 at i 4 00 am on the prern- ises where said property has been stored and which are located at Bndgeview Selt Storage 474431 East State Road 200, Fernandina Beach. FL 32034 Nassau County the following Name Shao n Ashford Unit 0 2086 HHG etc Charlotte Myers Unit 1022 HHG etc Mark Smith Unit i 4099 HHG. etc Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only A cleaning deposit will be taken. Dated this 02/22/2012' and 02/29/2012. 2t 02-22-29-2012 0414 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE FIRST COAST PAINT & BODY gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 03/15/2012 11:00 am at 474361 E STATE ROAD 200 FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034-0801, pursuant to sub- section 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. FIRST COAST PAINT & BODY reserves to right to accept or reject any and/or all bids. 1FTJW35F6SEA28084 1995 FORD I G3AM51W8JG320703 1988 OLDSMOBILE 1HFSC47081A003551 2001 HONDA AM2DU55P3VUJ43334 1997 MERIMILER 11t 02-29-2012 0416 INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE The First Coast Workforce Development. Inc., (DBA WorkSource), will release an Invitation-to- i.-.eg-rs.le- on Monday, February 27,2012 tafor Financial Auditing services to be performed July 1, 2012 through June 30,2013 with an annual option to renew (or up to 4 additional years. A copy of the request will be available beginning Monday, February 27,2012 at http://wwwworksourcel.com/ partner_vendor/request_for_pr oposals.aspx or at 1845 Town Center Blvd. Suite 250. Fleming Island, FL 32003. For addition- al information contact: D. Nevison 904/213-3800, x-2010. DEADULNE TO SUBMIT 11:00 AM (EST) April 2, 2012. It 02-29-2012 0417 The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) gives notice of receipt of the following permit applica- tion(s): Standard General and Standard ERP Permit Application Florida Department of Transportation, 1109 S Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32025, appli- cation #40-089-76140-9. The project is located in Nassau County. Sections: 36 and 37, Township: 2 North, Range: 24 East; Sections: 30 and 31, Township: 2 North, Range: 25 East: Sections: 17,19,.20, 30,31, 4. 5 and 8, Township: 1 South, Range: 24 East Sections 1, 11, 12, 14, 15, 22, 28, 33 and 37, Township: 1 North, Range: 24 East, and includes 485.3 acres. The Environmental Resource Permit application is for con- struction of a surface water management system to serve a road development known as SR 200.The receiving water- bodies are Brandy Branch, Funks Branch, Mills Creek,. Boggy Creek and Thomas Creek- The fite(s) containing the permit applications) are avail- able for inspection Monday through Friday, except for Dist rict holidays, 8 a.m to 5 p.m at the District's Headquarters- 4049 Reid St., Polatka. FL 32177-2529 You may also view, files at one of the District's Service Centers, but you should call Service Center staff in advance to make sure that the files are at a soecitic Service Center Service Center contact infor- rnmat'on S a/alable orine at florldaswaoter com/contac- tu'/r/of'ces- htm] Additiondly, most per-Tt apoircation file docs-ew-ts can be /.e-siea cnne at florida- ,Tce- co-n/Doermit- -ref/re- h'rr- To ob'san ,fr- rrat o n o. how to find ara ,ne... oermt aDccca-ion fte doc-.er-s g a to 'he HEL0 o', Sn Es-e-i r'! *Ars n3cl- Tecrrtcd St" n'Re-o-! '7, -i- of+--' ac-'tca't oq e aoc-a -- ce'c'-;.- a- itcr'a3arc ,-e-"---'cl o'-2 S"c--s'c-rd a.i-c-- ax.c-s- 'a a es. s roce -a.- at''" e-">o 553Ts. -a-'- 0~. e -,e'a : r'a ed 'ae cs r .'-C. 3 c'-- a .ie''-d cra so 310-AT s'-'-'~f a:o 'r-a-Se- ' et ,"-(ece'c.'0 Dy/ =_ s2 ,-" s -* ,J' o 'y , '. 2 T ," c.. O' -'e :--Cc"ac e e'- e- '' --- o-- C 'uncr e' --- a-- -e- ccr 'ca'c-- e-- s ,"-ce'.e '- r-sts-5 j i- - -"r5 '.7i ci'. a-"i--'-" -'e._ -', C'e Ct Q A\ ...-.S T'e S'c Gea- S'c.rc s-'a"t'a '.'" .'.i d" 'o Co coXn,_ -ees o' 0- vN on'c'Nn n n, \-. C wn- 'ne -Tw-CT e rece i s' i' nord d,!1_es mode etn.r... or desCanee (f"O se apph :- canon" Ps hn are recem- mencec tor 'ppro'd) o n ,The DastcT s Gov-rne oa-ard (for those- aCpp'cao- 0s V--n re recorri-sm -sd foc dencSr For individual perm:' oppalca- tions, you are advised *Te nT- fy the DisricT s Eitien 14 days o notification of the appicm- tion(s) if youohove questions ec to r ppronsomments, o ino 0 marotion regarding the activi' proposed in The pernmt opplc- cation. If you make a wntten request tothe District for addi- tional information regarding a specific permit application you wil be provided oa oppor- tunity to obtain the available information. Please note that tiling a written objection does not entitle you to a Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, adminis- trative hearing. Notice of intended (pro- posed) District Decision will be provided to persons who have requested individual notice A request for individual notice of intended (proposed) District Decision on the application must be received by the District's Director of the Bureau of Regulatory Support prior to the date the notice of intend- ed (proposed) District Decision is generated. Victor Castro, Director, Bureau of Regulatory Support St. Johns River Water Management District It 02-29-2012 0419 ---------- NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW Pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of "Tomassetti & Prince" located at' 406 Ash Street, in the CountyofNassau, in the City of Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Fernandina Beach, Florida, this 22nd day of February, 2012. A. JeffreyTomassetti. PLC Tomassetti & Prince 406 Ash St. Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 1 t 02-29-2012 0421 ---------- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2009-CA-I11 JOANNE K. STONE, an unmarried woman, Plaintiff, vs. SAUNA G. STANLEY, an unmarried woman, Defendant. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to that Summary Find Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-styled action on February 2, 2012. I will sell the property situated in Nassau County, Florida, described as: A portion of Block 6 and 7. together with a portion of Maple Avenue and Pine Street, all that is shown on an unrecorded plat of Mrs. FJ. Johnson's Subdivision of Yulee, lying in Section 42, Township 2 South, Range 27 East, Nassau County, Florida said lands also being a portion of those lands described and recorded in Deed Book 275, page 629. ard lands described and recorded in Official Records Volume 85, page 379, of said public records, being more particu- laity described as follows: Commence at the inter- section of the Southerly right of way line of State Road 200 (a 175.00foot right of way as no established) with the centerly of Seaboard Air LiUn railroad (a 120.00 foot right of way as novy established); thence South 38 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds East. along saod centerine 1137.81 feet.Therce South 51 degrees 31 rrminutes 00 seconds West. 120 00 feet to the Southeast corner of sad Official Records Volume 85 page 379, and the Point of beginmung; thence contrue South 51 degrees 31 rrinru'e: 00 seconds West along said Southerly line, 163 10 feet thence tNorth 30 degrees 09 mrutes 17 seconds die-. 88 32 feet, thence South 64 deg-eee: 15 rrmanute- nr7 s-cor,d '.e-ta 89 80 feet, ther-ce Saouth 47 degrees 38 rn'-nJrtes 21 ec- ords WVest. 73 51 feet to ?*,e Eas-tert rit of w.'ti w-c rJ'd HartIs Road (a; no,. e.-b- lIrIed), the-ce ,orr 27 degrees Cf r--a''*e- C fec- cods '7fe, c do,? ; d Esice., righT of Cay 'e '83 3- fee ti--er/,e fi ,-. 85 ce ee*: 3' re-r'e- a3 ec.-': Ect 22 feet the-ce -ei-,7' ceg'-. de-re-e- rr.",- 24 seC- cife-i-d CCP-'co-T-cs-' .-, ~^< i..s Se- 5. 5fr '-_ 3--y- .-; 2. O'ce'ee O "ar " 'e C-re a t ";" "- ".r -- .0'ec, 't 70"* r .'>e,', ; dao'e --e- s 2 c 3-o-f -rc- 22'- 5'e-t' edC s ,- C :- c '- - ec'ar 'u- 22 , - -H', A C e', ,','-- .."5 ,,- Z : "", .'. -.;' .- NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ENAC MENT OF ORDINANCE C -.'" ca '- Re'ua Ma'cr -' 2_ _" '.0 P" a 'h- ed in -he J times S Poce Go\ er OF INTENTIONmp Q0135 NosfQL; Place Yulee Ronaa .nTends to colder Tor adoption rre Tollo ing pro- posed ordinance, ORDINANCE NO 2012-SDER AN ORDNANCE T OF ORDINANCE THE B ARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- SONERS OF NASSAU COUNT- FLORIDA RESCINDING ORDI- NANCE 2 000-04 VHiCH ADOPTED THE e'007 LORIDA BUILDING CODE PANDADOPT- ING AMENDED CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION 2010 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Copes of the Od'iknce are available athe Clerks Office at the Judicial Annex locat- ed at 76347 Veterans Way Yulee, Florida, Monday through Friday, 8 30 a m. through 5 00 p.m.. except legal holidays THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE PRESENT AND BE HEARD IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DESIGN MADE OFY THE BOARD AGENCY OR COM- MISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING OR NEARING HE OR SHE WILL NE CODED CORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND THEATER 1 SHE MAY NED ADTO ENSURE THAT A VERBAILM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED The Board of County Co at 7missioners may continue ea Florida Monngs on these matters. ATTEST BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- SIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTYDERED AFLORIDA /s/ JOHN A CRAWFORD Its. Ex-Officio Clerk BY /s/ STACY T JOHNSON Its Chair Individuals with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to partici- pate in 1his proceeding should contact the Office of the Ex- A VERBAOffic C RECk to BoRD O THE County Commisroners a r least seventy two (72) hours prior to the proceeding at (904) 548- 4660eangs or, if the hearing impaired.FloridaUNTelay FLORvice at 1-800-955-8770 (v) or 1-800- 955-8771(TDD). 2t 02-29-2012 & 03-07-2012 0424 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FORD NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2011-CA-00212 BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, vs. CASEY J. DARLINGTOHNSONet ux, It' NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- suant to an Ordwi r or Finail Judgment Scheduingable Foreclosure Sale entered ono February 9, 2012, in this coed not pending in scd Court, the E style of which isindicat least above I will sseventyll to (7th highest and best bidder for c the h in the I JASSAU County Courthouse. 76347 Veterans Way. Yulee, Florida 32097 at 11 30 a r. eon the 20th day of March, 2012, the following described prop- edy as set forth in 'ad Order or Final Judgment, to-vit. LOT 66 OF HIDEAWAY PHASE IN THE ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE(S) 270-274, NOV/ KNOW AS HIDEAWAY PHASE III REPLAT AS RECOlDED IN PLAT BOOK 7 PAGES 313- 317. OF THE PUBLIC RECORD, NF I JASSAU COUNT ITY, FLORIDA a/1,/a: S6040 VENETIAN AVE NOUE.ULE FL201ORIDA 32097 ANY PERSBAON CLAIMING AN INTEREST NTHEY JRPUS FPOM THE SALE IF ARLG OTHER TH- u SAFTER THE O SALE ENTERED IS HEREBY GIVC purt suaond to order or Final 231ebruary 9 012 in ti ce noA:vy per'dt in sdd Court ie I will sel to te est a d /Florida 32097 at 11 30 a , l:e 2uth day or trj I -0u, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT PLAT THEROF THE OURTH JUDICIAL PHASE Ill RCUIEPLAT IN AND FROR E N IASSAUi COUiNTY FLORDA t EPE CASITHE RLNO. PO THE LATE 0' -- LJ P7 IDE D/A' A5TERTHE' 3 "--C-.- .3 ~ 5--. 5-- ~3 5. -- -- - - - -. ~ 5- cc- 0/ s-si-- m - e OT: S .' . - 0 - c T", :. 'S0L CzO':"'lC)r d\oreeSn 2 jte3 sec- ondT r-- t-no e '_ne- op sad, e'i 7'T al s L*.CIe 1 1419 Q te; mnen\:e TnwOO do. \-est o dcq;5tc-'e ons 2X T-'-5. Thence N *t .:sh' dieree- GOS nEast 4 second East I distance ose1 "Q0 00 reel thenc e North dene Nogrees 40 idegees 27 seconds sest a dsfCnce OT 4rl 06 feet thence North 88 degrees 4 minutes 32 seconds West a distance of 8 e 0 feet dance or 1401s thecet North 00 degrees 40 minutes 27 seconds Westi a distance of )75659leet thence NoWth 88 degrees 54 minI1Tes b see- onds East o distance 01 1 245 12 feel thence South 3 degrees 5 minutes 52 sec- ands East a distan", of 25,35 teet- thence North 88 degrees "54 minutes 5Q seconds East a distance of 1 14-1.87 leet thence South 00 degrees :'o minutes 03 O'ands East a dis tance of 1s55 O feet, lheinc e Noilh 88 d00s ti-es T iinulite 59 seconds easI a distance of 175 l0 oO1, the1nct.ie South 00 degrees 56 1111nutes 0i) s.'s -'- onds East a distance of 2458 79 teet to the south line of sai Section 20 ihenc' Norl I 89 degrees 28 minutes 34 se, bonds East dong sad south line a distance ofI 1r321,26 1t-el to1 the section coiner cot'-/mmon to sections 19 20. 23 cod 24 of said Township I Noith Ronge 23 East: thence North 89 degrees 39 minutes 19 sec- onds East along the north line of said Section 24 a distance of 902.51 feet Io the, 'Westerly right of way line of County Road Number (C.-121 ( a 100 foot night of w'ay). th'-Inc- South 10 degrees 27 minutleI,5 II seconds Westt along soid li-e a distance of 809 60 f(-t to the point of curvature ofl curve to the righl, sald cuiv-C concave westeily c-Od havin-i a radius of 1 859 86 foot. thence idong and around ascid cuLvet, i1- J i ci 1 3 ,i i 31 1i of 3? J..ar, -I. ,, , degconds, arn arc distanc1u f 1,038 76 feet, said are being aubtehded by aI cord beAtr ing and distance of South 26 degrees 27 minutes 12 sec- onds Wesl9 10.31 -eet h o tileh point of tanygency 'of said curve; thence South 42 degrees 27 minutes 13 sec- onds West along said wester- ly right of way line. a distance of 320.08 feet to the east rine of sad Section 23. leaving said westerly right of way line thence North 02 degrees26 minutes 17 seconds Wer.t along the east line of said Section 23. a distance of 604.89 feet; thence SouLth 89 degrees 30 minutes 26 sec- onds West, a distance of 1,323.51 f eer, taheni c South 02 degrees 20 ininuts-s 35 s'e- onds .East, a distance of 2109 30 feet to ih-j, wvesl line of said County Road iJurnber C-121, said poini lying on a curvento t te left, said curve concave westerly ancd harj/ing a radius of 1 482.39 ,et; thence dnorgj arvJ rour-d xid curve, through a control a (gle of 17 d27grees 57 ihinutles-, 43 seconds, ai arrc a distanr e of 464 72 feet said arjre vbtlred- aed by a chord b2eanrig qaid distance of '-outh 13 degrees?- 20 minutes 57 se-conds We-J, 462 82 feet, to the pint of tar,- genc-y of jaird curve, thence continue South 04 degrees 22 rrmnules 05 seconds c-,t along said westerly right of day t-ire, a di-narce of 1,467.94 . feet to the south Ine of '/oid Secton 23., t-,ece Soutfn 89 degrees 35 rninuteis 59 se- ornds West along soad south line a ditence of 1,03i 35 feet, t-'l--e lorth 02/ degrees 14 rriinute, 53 secondy, ad 0 distlarce of 1, 450 00 fee., Ihelnce /cjrlh 89 deiceei 3r, rrnr'e-s 59 record: !/es:,t di4sta42e of i 247 9i fee rsheorce 'o1rth m02 de1grle'- 1mrmrnutes 5, second, n- ,l, 'a di';taJ- te of '450 00 fAet to the so'jth ie of /Ji t-eoor, 23i. nth're r" uth 80 degree: 3 rrii 'te-' 5 -ec ord, ,-e.t along raid i'v ir' Ilre rg dlS- yfr-,ce of i di2 sn feet to the e''-thtIe-/ core of Sectior 23 cad co'ne' dso re' rig ire Sect orn 22, "he-ne -iorat, 8 de-gree- mi "rrrrate' S sc- ced: ,',e9:1 danrg a e'ouetT.h ir~e of .fJ od -ot /Jn 22 aj rJ'*.ce of i/cl afele" ^,er cs oruI- G02 ae;'e'. C. 2 r,- ir- .e'/r '32 eo- e ai: ,Y'es.' ^-3 82 'ee*,1 -er e n-. lir o Jed-ree: 52 "ru-are.' seo ri'c .d*-, a -/a "Acr e o' 1 1'd 'eef r:-re or -er tO --e -ter S f-e -',e ', e' ,, e'e'a.i- ', >' ee-'" it2 "S.eS ,..- 2 .n-i -, 'I-'e -sf irre "1 r--a ,O-' i-/. "i'S7 'ee" -', ,'e 4? '- '. l -a Legal Notices are continued on page 9A. \I :--\:)A. F :3_ r.A 29.2012 NEWS \ews-Leader When the Sargasso Sea blows ashore Every -)o often when I walk on the beach I'm reminded :hat just beyond our shore-, there ic, a teeming rna-,, of productivity, the green mats oi sargas--sum weed floating just east of the Gu If Stream in an area 700 milesk wide by 2,(X) miles long called the Sarga-,ss- Sea. Although the large floating mats are way too far out to -sea to view from shore, all it takes is a steady ea-,terlyv wind of enough magnitude and the miles fall away and the weed comes to the beach. Weed is not really a good term for these clump, of algae. Weed infers something that is., growing where it should not, a nuisance. No, sargassum weed is no nuisance. For many crit- ters in the sea it is the staff of life, the habitat they live in, find food and shelter in, and many animals spend their lives float- ing along with it. Unlike many similar forms of algae world- wide, this plant comes with tiny floats that keep it at the surface, and it multiplies without ever being attached to a hard sur- face. When it sometimes washes up on our beach, the plentitude of life sargassum weed carries with it is evident. On sargassum weed days at the beach, there's a lot for a beach-walker like me to look for. For many shore- birds, the weed brings in a feast of plenty. Little crabs and fish and other marine critters inhab- it these mats of algae and land on shore hidden deep in the vegetation. The willets, ruddy turnslonesand sandpipers poke and prod within the weed, look- ing for food. When they are so occupied, it is easier to snap their photos they are just too busy to worry about nearby humans. It's a great time to bird- watch, if you don't mind the wind that brought the sargas- sum weed to shore in the first place. Whenever I find clumps of sargassum weed, I get to work myself, scavenging away like a shorebird, gleaning whatever I can find in the masses of vege- tation. Loggerhead sea turtles, those very same creatures that lay eggs on our shore, spend their young lives living within WILD WAYS Pat Foster- lurlcy the words out in hth Se.as- rSom pretir a- . young turtles are blown back ashore within patch- es of ,argas- llsum weed. Although I've not yet found any, I always look. And if I do find one, I would immediately contact people with Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch or the G(eorgia Sea Turtle Center in Jekyll Island (912-635- 4444). These young turtles may be cold-shocked, dehydrated or otherwise unfit to be put back in the sea without some TLC at the center first. Besides looking for sea tur- tles, I also always look for those strange misshapen fish, the sar- gassum fish, which are so well camouflaged that you have to shake the weed to make them drop out to the sand. These small fish have a mouth that can open to swallow prey nearly their own size, and they have fins modified like hands to help them move through the sea- weed. Years ago when I was an aquarist at Miami Seaquarium I admired these fish, watched them feed and even helped a National Geographic photogra- piler set up a special narrow tank where he could, he hoped, catch just that moment when the sargassum fish gulped down its large prey He never got the shot he wanted, and I've never found a sargassum fish in the seaweed here on Amelia Island, but I still keep looking. Other critters lurk in the weed too. Crabs and mollusks , and sponges and all sorts' of marine life have adapted to a life floating at sea in the large mats of sargassum weed. But be warned, not every- thing in sargassumn weed is pleasant to handle. One (lay I was lifting and shaking and pok- I -w i -- -. ;-'A-,,,.' - A. .. .... .. .. . j. 4 PATR FSTER-TR TR E/r FR iTH- NFW s..L. A) Sargassum weed sometimes blows up on our beach when an east wind prevails. But beware, stinging Portuguese man-of-war jellyfish sometimes are blown in with the sargassum weed. ing through a clump of seaweed and stopped just in time. I was I E G I N TICE so close to handling a young L UEG L NOTICES Portuguese man-of-war jellyfish, a vivid blue mass-hidden in the LEGALS CONTINUED & Hosting services to be per- (Constructive Servce either before service o- ener FROM PAGE 8A formed July 1, 2012 through Propelt ) Plantff's attorney or mm q greenery .-....... 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ACCORDING TO THE PLAT By/s/Earlene S Lane beach hobby to pursue on those Corporations of the Florida 1102-29-2012 THEREOF AS RECORDED, IN As Deputy Clerk Department of State, 0418 PLAT BOOK 6, PAGES 394 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE sargassurlm weed days at the Tallahassee, Florida. --.------- THROUGH 398, INCLUSIVE, OF AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES beach. To do it right, wear Dated at Fernandlna Beach, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT THE PUBUC RECORDSOF NAS- ACT persons neeoing a spe Florida, this 22nd day of OF THE 4th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SAU COUNTY FLORIDA. ciol accommodation to pal gloves, bring a bucket to shake February, 2012. IN AND FOR NASSAU COMMONLY KNOWN AS tfcipate in this heooanp shoila the weed out over and see what LLMM, LLC COUNTY, FLORIDA 76276 Long Leaf Loot, Yulee, contact ADA Coodonato, nol you can find. You just may be A.J.Tomasseti Consulting GENERAL JURISDICTION FL32097 later Ihan one (1)daypio, to you can find. You just may be 406Ash St. DIVISION Attorney file number i 1-04088 the proceec ng at Amonatoo surprised at all the life hidden Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 CASE NO.: 45-2011 I-CA- has been filed against you Gardner King, For the heong there, just waiting to be dis- 1t02-29-2012 000387-AXXX-YX and you are required to serve and voice impaired 904-630- covered. 0422 DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COM- a copy of your written 1212 ext 5393. .... ..-- PANY defense, it any, to it on 2t 02-29-2012 & 03-07-2012 Pat Foster-Turley is a zoolo- INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE RALI Pendergast & Morgan, PA., the 0420 gist on Amea Island. She we- The First Coast Workforce 2005QS16, Plaintiff's, whose address is .... gist on Amelia Island. She weI- Development, Inc.., (DBA PLAINTIFF 6675 Corporate Parkway Suite News-Leader Deadline comes your nature questions WorkSource), will release an VS. 301, Jacksonville, FL 32216, with- and observations. Invitation-to- Negotiate on ROBERT T. REED, ET AL, in thirty (30) days of first publi- for Legal Notices Monday, February 27,2012 for Defendant(s) cation. Please file the original Is noon Fridays patantdbucko@yahoo.com Website Deslan. Maintenance NOTICE OF ACTION with the Clerk of this Court 1 T ' . -.1 - I 11 1.1 -11 .......... WED\ESDA'Y. FE BRAY 29.2012 NEWS News-Leader POLICE REPORT This was written by Garrett Pelican of the Nevs-Leaderfrom oral and written reports by the Nassau County Sheriff's Office, the city of Fernandina Beach Police Department and other agencies. Arrest indicates suspi- cion of a crime, not guilt. Anyone with information about criminal activity can con- tact the Fernandina Beach Police Department at 277-7342 or the Nassau County Sheriff's Office anonymously by calling 225-0147 in Yulee and Fernan-dina Beach ,r 879-2136 in Callahan, Hilliard and Bryce-ville. The "We Tip" program 1-809-78CRIME also allows callers to leave anonymous tips. Leaving the scene Authorities arrested a Fernandina Beach man early Sunday morning after he fled the scene of a crash, according to police reports. Deputies responding about 4:30 a.m. to reports of an acci- dent at 474431 SR 200 found an overturned car with a woman inside who told them a man had gotten out of the car and fled the scene. Injured and unable to recall the man's name, the woman was transported to Baptist Medical Center Nassau, deputies said. While others were investi- gating the crash, one deputy encountered a man in black pants and a white T-shirt car- rying a dog and walking along the road. He told deputies he had been drinking and did not want to drive intoxicated. At the hospital, the woman told deputies she had been at a birthday party for Brent Austin Carnes, but she was too intoxi- cated to drive. Carnes, who she said had been drinking, offered to drive her home, according to the report. Her description matched the man deputies pre- viously encountered. Deputies contacted Carnes about 6 a.m. at home and arrest- ed him. He admitted to leaving the scene because he was "scared" and did not intend to leave his passenger in the car, deputies said. Carnes, 31, of 400 South 15th St., Fernandina Beach is You've heard parents say, 9 "Nothing works with My kid!" We will. Where Parents & Kicds Learn to Survive The Family Farm International P.O. Box 60722 Jacksonville, FL 32236 (904) 838-9689 fax: (904) 685-2187 www.theparenthelpcenter.com NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2012 ELSIE HARPER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD If you know anyone who has been an outstanding volunteer during 2011 in any of the following categories: Working with Youth andlor Youth Performing Volunteer Services Helping the Elderly Social Service Volunteer Community Enrichment/Environment/Education Volunteer and wish to nominate them in one or all categories, please download an application from either of the following websites: 'NassatzCounty Volunteer Center" : .... 1303 Jasmine Street, Suite 204A Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 (904)261-2771 www.volunteernassau.org City Clerk's Office Fernandina Beach City Hall 204 Ash Street Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 (904) 277-7305 www.fbfl.us Deadline for nomination forms is March 9,2012. There is no age limit. The awards will be presented at theAnnual Nassau County Volunteer Luncheon at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center on Thursday, April 19, 2012, from 12:00 pm 1:30 pm. For more information, contact layne Conkin at 261-0346 or Nassau County Volunteer Center Director Gail Shults at 261-2771. g ILF U *-" charged with leaving the scene of a crash without rendering aid. Contraband items A Fernandina Beach woman arrested late Saturday night for driving under the influence and tag violations was charged with bringing contraband items into the jail, deputies said. Deputies said Jamie Alane Wooten's gray Chrysler was pulled over on Buccaneer Trail for failing to dim her headlights. A search of her tag revealed it had been expired for more than one year and her decal belonged to another vehicle, deputies said. Wooten, 47, smelled of alco- hol, had a flushed face and watery, bloodshot eyes and per- formed poorly on all her field sobriety exercises, deputies reported. Wooten told deputies she had glasses of wine at home, according to an arrest and book- ing report. Breath test results indicated her blood alcohol con- centration was 0.186 at the time of her arrest, deputies said. The legal limit is 0.08. Deputies said they asked Wooten if she had illegal items in her possession before she was admitted to jail. An inven- tory of her purse at the jail revealed one and a half pills of the muscle relaxant clon- azepam, deputies said. Wooten told deputies she did not have a prescription for them. Wooten, of 224 South Fletcher Ave., Fernandina Beach is charged with intro- ducing contraband into a deten- tion facility, possession of con- trolled substances, driving 'under the influence, unlawful tag alteration and expired tag. Bond is set at a total of $8,510. Stun gun used Police stunned a Missouri man early Saturday morning at a Fernandina Beach hotel after they were called to deal with a domestic disturbance, accord- ing to an arrest and booking report. Seaside Amelia Inn person- nel phoned authorities about 2:43 a.m. after guests com- plained of what sounded like a domestic disturbance in room 225, police said. The room's occupants, Chelsea Wilks and her boyfriend Cory Wright, told police they had been arguing. but there was no physical vio- lence. Police said that while speak- ing with the couple, they watched Wright remove a plas- tic bag of marijuana from his person and fling it under a near- by chair in an attempt to hide it. He was placed under arrest but as police escorted him to the elevator, he snatched his arm free, they said. Police said they used a takedown on Wright to get him to the floor, but he kicked them and got to his feet. Police said Wright resisted several orders to get on the ground before they deployed a stun gun. Although police shot Wright with the stun gun, only one probe struck him, accord- ing to the report. Additional offi- cers helped subdue Wright, who was arrested without fur- ther incident, police said. Cory Lee Wright, 23, of Reeds, Mo., is charged with pos- session of less than 20 grams of marijuana and resisting arrest without violence. Felony arrests Jessica Ann Bullins, 25, 85227 Brooke St., Yulee, Feb. 24, Duval County warrant, giv- ing false verification of owner- ship of pawned items bond $10,003, false entry. Matthew Robin Thomp- son, 24, 34555 Old Baldwin Road, Callahan, Feb. 24, grand theft auto bond $25,002, deal- ing in stolen property bond $10,002. Melissa Angela Bacy, 27, Folkston, Ga., Feb. 23, intro- ducing contraband into a deten- tion facility bond $10,002, pos- V0! Amelia Island E.. .. PATIO a.-- SHOW R A MifStti R LoM Chwuities SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012 FEATURING OVER 3S PREMIER EXHIBITORS. Event Hours: Saturday 9am 4pmn Exhibit Categories: Decorating, Kitchen cabinets, PRice: $3 Adults, $1 Kids Bathroom products, Flooring, Paving stones, Appliances, Outdoor Furniture and more! Celebrity Guest: Aaron Bean, Candidate for Florida Senate lHow to Demonstrations: Specal Events: Kids Zone / Clowns / Chick-Fil-A Cows Bounce House / Face Painting by Lowe's Home Improvements Cooking Demonstrations: by Publix "Apron Chefs" NEWS r I EA)ER 2012 Amelia Island Home & Patio Show Sponsored by: NEWS 41-ADER noe y -i m R EG IONS EGtINa - MORTGAGE 904-879-2727 A f a r r Fo rn Y-m ? VO .Dne T ., , moo"^ S rALMAND & LENNON, P.A. ( flas Crl ATTORNEYS AT LAW % WRANC'E Y U.k. lf,!ra [llh oli t 0 "./ / -COURSON ,... + -C i, - j . ..~. t "'-- g-J &STAMN LC : ,' ______o^ a N'? I A> ?k- -- ^tgr it c/1.'. R&al Estate O FE i SYNSVuIS S JOHN T. FERREIRA +wsuwwa ^^^*"_^ BW t-^l^A Al *. -f- l ..... *......I.R j .,rI' I., -N-- T I J JACOBS SCHOLZ&A.SS Ar.T-S.LLC Event to be held at Atlantic Recreation Center 2500 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 fe' I" /"" "" * Discover att the possibilities for improving your home in 2012! U? ftsi f 1 VOSfil aSt'a-di IMt.'SMmmItaid ff Ji ,u i U session of less than 20 grams of marijuana bond $2.502. pos- session of drug paraphernalia - bond $1,002. conspiracy to com- mit petit theft bond $502. Glenn Thomas Clemons., 47, homeless. Feb. 23, Nassau County warrant. violation of pro- bation burglary/traffic stolen property, aggravated assault, no bond. Gerald Brian Peters, 50, 441 South Fletcher Ave., Fer- nandina Beach. Feb. 23. viola- tion of probation lewd and las- civious battery, sale and delivery of crack cocaine, no bond. Jeffrey Allan Brown. 26, 2031 Russell Road, Lot 3, Fernandina Beach, Feb. 23, Nassau County warrant, viola- tion of probation grand theft - bond $550. Raymond McArthur Garner, 39, Jacksonville, Feb. 23, Nassau County warrant, vio- lation of probation sale and delivery of cocaine, no bond. M Shawn Galen Goodwin, 37,28139 Vintage Lane, Hilliard, Feb. 23, Nassau County war- rant, burglary bond $25,002, grand theft bond $10,002. M Nicholas Bryan Alford, 18,28139 Vintage Lane, Hilliard, Feb. 23, Nassau County war- rant, burglary, grand theft. Pamela'Wilson Johns, 43, 374848 Raven Lane, Hilliard, Feb. 23, Nassau County war- rant, violation of probation - possession of controlled sub- stances, no bond. Brandon Ervin Cook, 26, 96042 Brighton Place, Yulee, Feb. 21, Nassau County war- rant, violation of probation traf- fic in stolen property, no bond. Timothy Sonny Graham, 44, Kingsland, Ga., Feb. 21', Nassau capias bond $5,002, driving while license suspended or revoked permanently revoked. John Douglas Ledford, 56, 9625 Ford Road, Bryceville, Feb. 21, abuse on disabled per- son without great harm (domes- tic). gpelican@fbnewsleader:comr League official guilty A former president of the Yulee Athletic Associ- ation, which organizes Pop Warner football, pleaded guilty Thursday to grand theft Jeffery l.ee Johnson, 41. S7-14 S;and Hickory Trail. \Ylee, a J 'k.-kon villet 10% firefighter, was sen- j t tended to five years probation and must resign his current Johnson em ploy- -.... .. ment and not seek employment as a paramedic or firefighter dur- ing his probation. He was ordered to pay $18.256.98 in restitution, $398 in court costs and $100 to the State Attorney's Office. Johnson was accused of making several personal withdrawals from the athlet- ic association's account and using association funds to pay off personal loans and cell phone bills. He also allegedly used $1,111 of association money to finance a trip to Disney World. Association officials told police thousands of dollars might have been misappro- priated before Johnson was asked to resign and turn over his association debit card. Investigation uncov- ered several personal with- drawals from Johnson and credit card receipts con- firming the Disney World Strip. AARP says Florida lags in senior care ST. PETERSBURG Florida is still near the bottom on a first- ever scorecard by AARP that ranks states on how well they provide long-term health care for seniors and people with dis- abilities. Florida is number 41 overall and, in some subcate- gories, the state ranks even lower. At AARP Florida, Jessyca Sosa says Floi'idians should not expect the long-term care score to improve in the coming years. "And it's also very clear that the average person, the middle- class family, in no way, shape or form can afford to pay for the type of costs that they face under our current system." Sosa is AARP's southeast regional spokesperson. At the other end of the scorecard, but still not encouraging, she notes that Florida has the fifth highest nursing staff turnover of any state. The report, Raising Expectations: A State Scorecard on Longl-Term Service-s and Supports for Older Adults,- People with Physical Disabilities, and Family Caregivers, covers four areas: affordability and accessibility, choice of setting, quality of care and .support for family care- givers. Florida ranks 44th in terms of providing seniors a choice of where to receive their care, with nursing homes often the only option. Sosa would like to see improvement here, as well. "You know, the fact is, is that most people, if given a prefer- ence, would prefer not to have to go to a nursing facility. They want services in their homes and communities." Home or community-based care is also less expensive than nursing home care, adds Sosa, which is another reason for the trend away from institutional care. The scorecard is online at aarp.org. 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If you are searching for someone to prepare your return, Seniors vs. Crime wants you to be careful to avoid a tax prepa- ration scammer. There is no shortage of dirty tricks scammers will play on con- sumers when tax season rolls around. To digress slightly, even those of us who are fairly intelligent and use the TurboTax software to guide us through preparing our tax returns can make a mistake. When the 75th and current Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner spoke at his 2009 confirmation hear- ing, he testified that for the 2001-4 years he had used TurboTax to prepare his returns. Unfortunately, he incorrectly reported his self- employment taxes. An IRS audit discovered the error and Geithner ended up pay- ing $42,702 in back taxes to the government. Our personal suggestion is that you find a reputable tax preparer to do your state and federal tax returns. If you do choose to do that make sure to first check out his or her credentials. With tax talk playing a prominent role in this year's presiden- tial election, we will be con- stantly reminded of the importance of paying our fair share. Find tie name of a trustworthy professional to prepare your returns by ask- ing fellow employees, rela- tives or neighbors. Here are some useful tips to help you select the right representative to prepare your taxes: 1. Although some good preparers work from their home, scammers tend .to work from home too because ill's harder for them to be traced. The tax preparation' , software they use is usually bought at a retail store and when the return is printed out and mailed in, it appears as if it was filed by the actual taxpayer. The return states that it was self-prepared, which makes it.difficult to hold the preparer account- able by law. 2. Scammers like to prey on the public's fear of the taxman. If you get an email or letter offering tax prepara- tion services, beware of ones with the IRS logo attached that looks like a bad cut and paste job. 3. If your preparer asks you to inflate your charitable deductions and you are pay- ing him a percentage of your refund, drop him like a hot potato. Tllis trick is similar to inflating your business expenses if you are self- employed to get a larger business deduction. The IRS. i1 looking for these ruses. It may take them a few years to catch up with you but it's not worth taking the chance. 4. Not asking for paper- work or promising a refund without looking at all your back-up documentation is -another red flag. A legitimate tax preparer will want to see your W-2 form, children's Social Security numbers, income from investments, donations, pay stubs and other employment data. You also need to be vigi- lant about individuals that represent themselves as IRS employees or claim the IRS owes you a larger refund. The scammers will email you and ask you to send your personal information to a link in their email. Do not click on a link that will allow -a scamnmer to download mal- ware onto your computer. Malware is malicious soft- ware that can install pro- grams on your computer to steal your identi- ty and access your financial accounts. The IRS prefers to contact you by the U.S. Postal Service, not by email or tele- phone. If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be an IRS agent just hang up the phone (besides that will make you feel good). And the IRS will never show up at your door unan- nounced. Call the police if a stranger rings your doorbell, shows "credentials" and tells you they want to discuss an audit. The Fernandina Beach Police Department tele- phone number is 277-7342 (at the recording press 1 or 0). The Nassau County Sheriff's Office dispatch tele- phone number is 225-5174. Other resources for you to use if you suspect tax or tax preparation fraud are the IRS website: www.irs.gov or call 1(800) 829-0433. If you receive an email that pur- . ports to be frori the IRS and requests a response, report it to phishing@irs.gov. Remember, the IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by e-mail or by any social media tool to request your personal or financial information. If you have lost money in an IRS- related incident, you should file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission through their Complaint Assistant. Seniors vs. Crime is a spe- cial project of the Florida State Attorney General and in partnership with the Fernandina Beach Police Department. Our services are free and we are staffed with local volunteers. We provide education about scams and frauds. If you are involved in a civil dispute, we will assist you to reach a resolution. If you feel that someone is about to or has taken advantage of you, please call us at 277- 7342, eat. 232 or email us at svcjbfl@gmail.com. - You may also visit our website: www.fernandinasen iorsvscrime.org. SHELTER ANIMALS NEED SOHoMES Too... Adopt a Companion Today! 5i 1rc Snd. ate n,-wvr -idcated -elsor4 OF NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND Administrative Rules 2.27 FIELD TRIPS AND EXTRACURRICULAR TRIPS 5.71 INTERSCHOLASTIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES In compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act, Chapter 120, Florida Statute, a public hearing may be held if requested within twenty-one (21) days of this notice at the place, time, and date indicated below: Place: Nassau County School Board 1201 Atlantic Ave. Femandina Beach, FL 30234 Time: 6:30 P M. Date: March 22, 2012 No significant economic impact is anticpated. Copies of the amended plan are located in all schools, the transportation and facility shops and the School Board office. The.rllki'ng reptr uas crS:- piled by&AngelaDa ughir. ',.Nus- Leader staff frwom the Feb. 23 court docket of Circuir Court Judge Ruben 3L Fuos.er Michael Duane Andrews- was served an amended affi- davit and pleaded not guilty to violation of probation being served for sale. delivery, pur- chase or manufacture of mari- juana. Gregory Blackshear pleaded not guilty to habitual driving while having a license that is suspended or revoked. Billy Joe Corson pleaded not guilty to violation of proba- tion being served for burglary of a structure or conveyance. Courtney Lynn Driggars pleaded not guilty to burglary of a dwelling and dealing in stolen property. The state will not prose- cute Amanda Marie Fila on a charge of battery on a law enforcement officer. Probation was revoked and terminated and a $1,000 cash bond was released to cover fines and fees. Tyrone Lavelle Fleming pleaded not guilty to violation of probation being served for pos- session of cocaine. The court discharged the affidavit, proba- tion was revoked and terminat- ed and a $1,000 cash bond was released to cover fines and fees. Justin Ryan Green plead- ed not guilty to felony battery resulting in bodily harm. Vincent Joseph Jones pleaded guilty to two counts of violation of probation being served for habitual driving while having a license that' is suspended or revoked, and was adjudicated guilty. Probation was revoked and terminated and he was sentenced to six months in Nassau County Jail with credit for time served since Jan. 20. He was ordered to pay $954.56 in outstanding costs. Joseph Alfred Kidd IV pleaded guilty as charged to sale, delivery, purchase or man- ufacture of marijuana and adju- dication was withheld. He was sentenced to four months in Nassau County Jail with credit for time served followed by 18 months drug offender proba- tion, a drug/alcohol evaluation and fohow-up within 60 days andi -mndon drug testing. He pleaded g-ily to a second .a:':- o- sal. delivery, p'r- chaI-- or _anu:a:ciure o_ mari- juana. was adJ-udca:ed guilty ad rovc ite ,.e s-r, sentence as his irs- case_, to run concur- r-n.yv He was ordered to pay a :oti- otf in court costs. 300X) to the Public Defender's Office and S2(X) to the State Anornev's Offic:c. Clifford Bartley Kite Jr. was served an affidavit and pleaded guilty to two counts of violation of probation being served for obtaining property in return for a worthless check. The affidavit was dis- charged and probation was rein- stated. Andres Labanz pleaded not guihly to habitual driving while having a license sus- pended or revoked. Corey Joshua Uvingstone pleaded guilty to two counts of violation of probation being served for possessing more than 20 grams of cannabis and possession of cannabis with Intent to sell or deliver, and was adjudicated guilty. Probation was revoked and terminated and he was sentenced to eight months in Nassau County Jail with credit for time served since Jan. 17. He was ordered to pay $1,667.12 in outstanding court costs. Ajury trial date of May 14 was set for Lavarina Lee Mitchell on three counts of sale, manufacture, purchase or deliv- ery of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a church, business or school, one count of possession of cocaine, one count of posses- sion of controlled substance paraphernalia, one count of possession with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a school, and one count of keeping a public nuisance structure for drug activity. Joseph Devon Newsom was served an affidavit and pleaded not guilty to violation of probation being served for grand theft and dealing in stolen property. In a separate case, he was served an affidavit and pleaded not guilty to viola- tion of probation being served for criminal mischief and bur- 316 0u eO 0r,(rd ) Centre Street Saturday, 6 p.m. OYSTER ROAST ,,b^ve Resgfae Mutsc 6r Bfffa(o So u(ie0r - '1' O t Regular: 0g Menu Sp.i O FF Items , I with coupon. Expires 3 r t Look and feel great in your holiday attire! LOSE WEIGHT FAST Safe and effective programs for everyone! "Ilost 50 -LOSE- POUnds tip to and went from a size 16 toa srze 6! POUNDS Before Your Holiday Parties! "You're just weeks away from rockin' that Little Black Dress!" Ask about our B-12/L.IPO Men's Vitality Prescript on j here! -. ". HIGH Energy Levels NO Hu,-ger Pangs NO Stre 'jous Exepr,'-me EAT Real Food .' E A LIC *ONE-ON-ONE Comnsubg RE RESEARCH CENTER vath an MRC Spec~aLt ,;,,; ; FREE CONSULTATION ,o.,c FOUR WEEK $49 100i 0 PROGRAMS A 01 $1- 00 zr-'- s IW 0 ss glarly to a structure or con- veyance. James Brian Peeples pleaded not guilty to grand theft. Gerald Brian Peters plead- ed guilty to three counts ofkvio- lation of probation being served for one count of lewd and las- civious behavior on a minor by a person 18 years of age or older and was adjudicated guilty. Probation was revoked and terminated and he was sen- tenced to 40 months in a state prison, with credit for time served and ordered to pay $3,622.77 in outstanding costs. He faced a possible maximum sentence of 15 years. On a charge of sale, manufacture or deliver oxydone he pleaded guilty as charged, was adjudi- cated guilty and sentenced to 40 months in a state prison with credit for time served, to be served concurrently with his first sentence. He was ordered to pay $498 in court costs, and $100 to the State Attorney's Office. Chadwick Samuel Pickett pleaded not guilty to grand theft and dealing in stolen property. Enrico Spencer Roberts pleaded not guilty to possession of cocaine, sale or delivery of cocaine, two counts of posses- sion of cocaine with intent to sell 1,000 feet from a school, possession of a firearm by a con- victed felon and possession of less than 20 grams of cannabis. William Kevin Sanders pleaded not guilty to. obtaining unemployment compensation by fraud. Carlos Terrell Thomas pleaded guilty to sale or delivery of cocaine, was adjudicated guilty and sentenced to nine months in the Nassau County Jail, followed by two years of drug offender probation, a drug and alcohol evaluation and fol- low-up within 60 days and ran- dom drug testing. On a charge of possession of cocaine with intent to sell, manufacture or purchase he pleaded guilty, was adjudicated guilty and received the same sentence as his first case, to run concurrently. He was ordered to pay a total of $996 in court costs, $300 to the Public Defender's Office and $200 to the State Attorney's Office. Edwin Jackson Thomas sub mil ted a written plea of not guilty to a charge of criminal mischief over $1,000 and disor- derly intoxication endangering safety. Gerrod Devon Wilson submitted a written plea of not guilty to second-degree grand theft valued at $20,000 or more but less than $100,000. Lernard Morris Wright Jr. submitted a written plea of not guilty to second-degree grand theft of $20,000 or more but less than $100,000. Daniel Andrew Yarbrough pleaded not guilty to felony bat- tery resulting in bodily harm and disfigurement. adaughu3yfbnewsleader.com * -* Daily Food & Drink Specials Monday Bingo .Tuesdays Trivia 6:30 pm Inside Bar Entertainment Mon-Sat Eueninds. Sun I-Spm 5 OFF YOUR PURCHASE OF $25 OR MORE Dine-in only. Must present coupon. Not valid on already discounted Items orspecials. Expires 3/8/12 ^ .*JTY TuAYD I E ii OR SLIDERS ST. PATRICKS AY DETAILS COMING S' SooN... Make This your Hot Spot for Great Food & Friends! Watch for our Specials on Facebook! 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FL 32097 (904) 225-4855 1998 South Fletcher Ave. FREE WIFI Hotspot 1 277-6652 I^e^ \-.f:5 -: Y29.2012 lEWS \News-Leader SHE'S THE BEST Sherry Bell, cafeteria manager at Yulee High School (shown here with the YHS food service staff), has been selected as the 2012 Nassau County School-Related Employee of the Year. Due to her efforts and her leader- Iship of her staff, Yulee High School has the highest rate of student participation in breakfast and lunch among high schools in the district. On any given day, the school serves meals to over 1,OOQ students, faculty and staff. Additionally, every Friday the cafeteria staff provides a special breakfast buffet for teachers and staff that has helped develop a spirit of unity, fellowship and cama- raderie at the school. Bell was honored in a surprise visit by Nassau County Schools Superintendent John Ruis and other school officials. MOVING? LOOKINGTO BUY? SELLING? Pickup a copy of the News-Leader's monthly Real Estate magazine at local real estate offices and area rack locations. My cat Buttons was sitting proudly on the seat of my tractor. The lights were blinking. My cousin called and asked what to do. I told her if the cat can turn on the lights she could turn them off. Come by the coffee is on! o AaAA DEERTRACKS&AA AA VISIT US at the Amelia Island HOME & PATIO SHOW March 10 Call, come by, email daveturnerplumblng@comcast.net. Commercial, residential, Industrial repair, replace, remodel or new construction. Sales, Installation, service. 24-emergency service. Showroom and counter sales for YOU. A A #AA DEERWALK AiA A A Haircuts CRUMP'S BARBER SHOP(321-2445)Fruit & Vegetalles JOE'S PRODUCE(993-5702) Spring Projects JAN'S QUILT&STITCH(310-6735) Units leases 277-3942. 474390 E S.R, 200 Fern dna Beach, FL 32034 I 277-394 4265 12 7 9 FL CFC 057478-GA MPR 006661 y 'Pilgrim' looks forward to 93 S EAT} ER A PERRY \e-zs Leader L ookng forward to celebrating his 93rd birthday on March 10. Harry Shuford ha-. the distinction of being the only member of Yulee Moose Lodge #2352 to have earned the highest degree that can be bestowed on a member. 'The Pilgrim degree is awarded to those who have displayed dedication, commit- ment and outstanding service to their lodge. Shuford has been part of many Moose service projects including Adopt-A-Mile, com- modity delivery and dona- tions to Pepper tree Village. A Moose member since 1989, Shuford says the best part of belonging to the Lodge is the fellowship. But he also likes knowing his con- tributions assist seniors at Moosehaven, the 72-acre retirement village in Orange Park and Mooseheart, the 1,000-acre school and village for children in need in Chicago. Another important item Shuford wears is a special Moose ring signifying that he has brought 100 members into the Lodge. "If I get to 200, they'd put a diamond in it but I probably won't live that long," he laughed. Shuford is a Navy Combat Veteran of World War II. He served in the Pacific Theater and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and a number of other cita- tions for bravery and merito- rious service. "I was recalled by the Navy during the Korean con- flict where I served in the Mediterranean tracking Russian submarines," he said. One of the more interest- ing kudos he's received came as a surprise. While meeting up with some of his former World War II buddies in Kentucky in 2003, the group was intro- duced to Gov. Ernie Fletcher, who told them that because arnabas | CENTER, INC h I, 'Ip*if/lhlit 'I 4 p* l of their contribution during the war, he was going to make them all Kentucky Colonels- -So he had us all raise our right hand and he swore us into the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels So I'm a card-carrying Kentucky Colonel." said Shuford. Retiring from Mayport Naval Station in 1987 after 30 years. his last position as nire chief. Shuford didn't stay home long before seeking employment again. He used to garden and go fishing until his doctor cur- tailed those activities because of skin cancer. "1 loafed for about a year but you can only paint the house so many times and 1 was running out of things to do," said Shuford, adding that his late wife told him if he didn't find something to do, he was going to drive them both crazy. Through acquaintances, he heard of an opening with the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office and he has been employed there for 34 years. He is a senior bailiff and he thoroughly enjoys working at the court "People are there doing their civic duty and you want to make it as comfortable and pleasurable for them as you can." The Columbia, S.C., native has lived in Yulee 33 years. He enjoys spending time with his "best half," Charlotte Graves, daughters Barbara and Helen, his six grandchil- dren and his great-grandchil- dren. Shuford also had anoth- er daughter, Joyce, who passed away. In addition to his Moose membership, Shuford also belongs to the VFW Post 4351 in Fernandina Beach. type@fblnewsleader com HEATHER A. PERRY/NEWS-LEDER Harry Shuford wears the coveted yellow blazer that marks him as a Pilgrim in the Loyal Order of Moose. Yulee Moose Lodge The Yulee Moose Lodge #2352 was chartered in March 1989 as a family fraternity dedicated to community service. It is run by an unpaid board of elected officers and boasts a membership of about 300 who are actively involved In com- munity projects such as Adopt-A-Highway, Yulee Little League and football. The Yulee Moose Lodge #2352 Is located at 850862 US 17 South. It is open Monday-Friday from 3-11 p m. or mid- night, Saturday from noon to midnight or 1 a.m and noon to 11 p.m. on Sunday. Phone 225-0976 or email lodge2352@mooseunits.org. I Wedding Be s! 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Starting at $27,750 0% APR available Payments starting as low as $299 2012 CHRYSLER 200 Starting at $19,850 , .--- Save up tp $5,500 off 0% APR available up to 72 months Over 30 MPG 2012 DODGE RAM 1500 -B* Hemi V8 Power a " *Starting at $21,993 0% APR available Save up to $10,000 off 2012 DODGE CHALLENGER Starting at $24,970 -* 0% APR available Save thousands Starting at $27.750 Hemi V8 Power available S 0 S 0 * e 0 *0 * * S, * * 0 * *0 0 * * a. b, allorjsteail u. 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Larayne Dawley, top left, shoots hoops. Hunter Robinson, top right, celebrates his medal. Nabeel Nawaz, left center, was the last leg of the torch run. Travis O'Steen shoots the basketball. Jermaine Scott, above center, on the medal podium. Herbert Lively, above right, in the wheelchair race. Results, 2B. PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER Students dressed as clowns for the day, above left. Emma Venerdi with the pledge of allegiance, above center. Jonathan Quillen, above center, was all smiles after winning a medal. Dillon Clements, above right, competed in the pentathlon. YHS students Jacob Martin and Derrick "Shocka" Henry hold the flag for the singing of the National Anthem, below left. Athletes gather for a snapshot, below right. at 10 am. today and runs until 8 a.m. Thursday at ussoccer.com. Visa will be SOCCER Continued on 2B -. ~ ,-* ,'.0 w .NS..l..,r *.r~,tA5WjaES. rsr.r..'au r. r.'.1 B SECTION Hornets now 3-3 on year The Yulee High School baseball team rebounded from a 10-7 loss to Gaines- ville Buchholz to beat En- glewood 5-4, evening the Hornets' record at 3-3 over- all. Chris Murdock leads all Yulee hitters at the plate with a .333 batting av-i :i.g- and seven runs scored while Zach Camp and Timmy Roszell lead the team in RBIs. "Our pitchers are improving throwing ,i ik, and reducing walks, which have hurt us some this sea- son," said Will Minor, head baseball coach at Yulee High School. "Junior Murdock and sophomores Brandon Wingate and Ryan Yoder are leading the team in innings pitched with a combined 28 innings on the mound, striking out a com- bined 29 batters. "My team is improving weekly and it has been good seeing quality pitch- ing every game this year." v TENNIS YHS girls top Hilliard The Lady Hornet netters defeated Hilliard 4-3 Thursday. Ariana Aragon of Yulee defeated Lydia Arflin 8-0 in the No. 1 singles match. At No. 2, teammate Kaysi Cordle defeated Vanessa Vasquez 8-6. Yulee also won at No. 3 with Channell Brown beat- ing Serah Maze 8-5. Alex Welsch, playing at No. 4, lost to Hilliard's Jestina Ryals 8-5. In the No. 5 spot, Yulee's Synthis Knapp was an 8-3 winner over Jada Conner. In doubles, Aragon and Cordel lost to Arflin and Maze 8-6. Brown and Welsch lost to Vasquez and Scheider 8-5. The Yulee boys team lost 8-0 to Hilliard. SOCCER U.S. takes on Scotland Individual tickets for the U.S. Men's National Team match against Scotland will go on sale at 10 a.m. Thurs- day. The teams will meet at EverBank Field in Jackson- ville May 26. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. The game will be the first for the USA in Jacksonville in more than 13 years. Tickets starting at $22 go on sale to the public Thursday through ussoc- cer.com, by phone at 1-800- 745-3000 and at all Ticketmaster ticket centers throughout the Jacksonville area, including many Walmart stores. Groups of 20 or more can obtain an order form at ussoccer.com or call 312- 528-1290. Ultimate Fan Tickets (special VIP pack- ages, which include a pre- mium ticket, a custom made official U.S. national team jersey with name and number, VIP access to the field before and after the game and other unique ben- efits) are also available exclusively through ussoc- cer.com. As a sponsor of U.S. Soccer, Visa is pleased to offer all Visa cardholders access to an advance ticket sale for this match before the sale to the general pub- lic. This advance sale starts Ir..r*~%iX;ill*~91~-~~ -~BC~ L--C-~I~P-"el-~-"~~-~~ ~~ MIMPIMI~bia.s." -.. ..... -. .. : ; _ "./; _-_d O R- -_ __- a - \\ N ,DA>.' FRL-A-RY 29,2012 SPORTS News-Leader SPECIAL OLYMPICS High school students from Nassau County volunteered as buddies, above left, for the day to help with the ath- letes competing in the Special Olympics Friday at Yulee High School. Tara Bogle competes in a running event, above right Darian Thomas, left, in the long jump. Seth Atkins, below center, and Steve Ellis, below right, grin after medaling. PHOTOS BY BETh JONES/NEWS-LEADER SPECIAL OLYMPICS RESULTS NASSAU COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPIC STANDINGS Feb. 24 at Yulee High School Banner winners: 1. Fernan- . dina Beach High School/Stef- fen/Mallo; 2. Yulee Middle School/ Hale/Smith; 3. Yulee Primary School/Guenther Pentathlon: Dillon Clements 400-meter dash, male: 1. Jerry Tackel; female: 1. Rachel Boyette 200-meter dash, male: 1. Nelson Morris, William Wang; 2. Bailey Bozeman, Zachariah Rau; female, 1: Zenobia Johnson 100-meter dash, male: 1. Mason Daniel, Jermaine Scott, Ernest Roberts, Jalen Honeycutt,. Travis O'Steen, Paul Newsonle, Weston Terry, Hunter Robinsdn, Wayne Myers, James Roach; 2. Kolbie Moren, William Blocker, Yael Osoria, Kaleb Drnek, Nabeel Nawaz, John Davis, Phoenix Bridges, Matthew Sankey, Dennis Mellott, Geoffrey Brauda; 3. Dylan Rix, Ronan Beeler, Lionel Quarterman, Joey Schub 100-meter dash, female: 1. Vanessa Monies, Sarah Griffin, Kaltelyn Myers, Emma Venerdi, Kimberly Roberts, Hermion Winkles; 2. Tara Bogle, Eryka Roberts,-Ashley Hubbard, Cheyanne Ricks, Kayla Spivey, Remington Lovitt; 3. Reema Patel, Angle Autton, Kasen Dubberly, Alisia Brown 100-meter walk, female: 1. Mary Ann Wilson, Carrie Wilson, ' Taylor Ivy; 2. Kayla Naismith, Linda Brown, Breanna Bartlett; 3. Makaila Maddox, Melissa Hooper 50-meter dash, male: 1. Jamell Watson, Troy Clark, Tyler Davis, Keegan Peltier, Johnas Matthews, Logan Parker; 2. Elijah Jaamal, Aden Wortham, Colson Wetmore, Jade Bryant, Darian Thomas, McKinley Ravenell, Cade Soileau; 3. Tyrese Woodley, Nicholas Barta, Conner Davis, George Goode 50-meter dash, female: 1. Moniesha Harvey, Lianna Rodriquez, Samya Harris, Caroline Lear; 2. Zakeya Johnson, Kiannah Taylor, Marisa Mathis; 3. Marsha Maxwell, Larayne Dawley, Alena Lute 50-meter walk, male: 1. Austin Lathrop; female: 1. Holly Nelson, Amber Smith, Shanice Sanders; 2. Christina Trampler, Marion McMurray; 3. Stephanie Willaford 25-meter run, male: 1. Slade Denton, Tyler Thompson, Zachary Bevis, William Holmes, Matthew Easter, Dakota Mills, Andrew Cummings, Isaiah Harrison; 2. Carson Cook, Nicholas Bongiorno, Jeremiah Bevis, Valyn Baker, Jonathan Quillen, Jonathan Norfleet, Jacob Smith, Carter Ray; 3. Seth Atkins, Isaac Youmans, Kade Duran 25-meter run, female: 1. Shelby Ferenchik, Amber Blount, Cheyenne Harms, Colleen Boyden, Brooke Gordon, Diana Pascual, Karmen Cajares; 2. Kylee Luckmann, Aleah Armenta, Jena Langford, Marley Horgan, Alissa Di-Domenico; 3. Jillian Hagen 25-meter walk, male: 1. Garrett Graves; female; 1. Sarah Harding, Cassie Bryant; 2. Chasity Simpkins 10-meter assisted walk: 1. Claire Sue Harpe; 2. Sherrell Price ",." '-r ter Walk,'male: 1. Romeo Rose; female; 1. Hannah Gagnon; 2. Emily Youmans 500-meter cycling, male; 1. Roy Griffith, Kristopher Mitchell, Daniel VanWey; 2. Jacob Martin; 3. Horatio Wilson 500-meter cycling, female: 1. Angela Yeager; 2. Zaria Johnson, Mallory Rice 1,000-meter cycling, male: 1: Daniel VanWey; female:. 1. Angela Yeager; 2. Mallory Rice Shotput, male: 1. William Blocker, Mason Daniel, Jerry VanWey; 2. Jermaine Scott, John Davis, Nelson Morris; 3. Bailey Bozeman :- Shotput, female: 1. Tiffany , Clark; 2. Vanessa Montes; 3. Rachel Boyette 25-meter wheelchair, male: 1.. Tyler Hunt; female: 1. Emily Norris; 2. Megan Burkett: . 25-meter assisted wheelchair: 1. Jaquece Wilson Wheelchair softball throw: 1. Megan Burkett, Ethel Geathers; 2. Cynthia Raveneau, Nancy Riley Wheelchair tennis ball throw, male: 1. Larry Bailey, Tony Hall Joshua King, Charles Calvin, Lamat Smith; 2. Robert Newlin, Steve Ellis, Eric Schattenburg, Tyler Hunt, Willie Graham, Vernon Starling; 3. Herbert Lively, Herbert Jones, Kevin Russell Wheelchair tennis ball throw, female: 1. Melinda Stephens, Anrlinda Taylor, Melissa Wells, Stella Smith; 2. Virginia Butler, Tracy Weiss, Donnie O'Brien; 3. Diane Buskin, Deborah Welsh, Carolyn Sue Smith 30-meter motor slalom, male: 1. Steve Ellis; 2. Herbert Lively; female: 1. Donnie O'Brien;'2. Carolyn Sue Smith; 3. Cynthia Raveneau Standing long jump, male: 1. Jalen Honeycutt; 2. Darian Thomas; 3. Tyler Davis; female: 1. Larayne Dawley, Samya Harris; 2. Caroline Lear, Aleah Armenta 'Running long jump, male: 1. Tykeem Kortekaas, YaelOsoria; 2. Paul Newsome, Ernest Roberts; 3. Wayne Myers, Aden Wortham; female: 1. Taylorf Myers, Brooke Gordon; 2. Cheyanne Ricks, Tara Bogle;'3. Alisia Brown, Reema Patel Tennis ball throw, male: 1. Jade Bryant, Conner Davis, Lionel Quarterman, Kolbie Moren, Troy Clark, Ronan Beeler, Carson Cook, Joey Schub; 2. Seth Atkins, Jonathan Norfleet, Dakota Mills, Kaleb Drnek, Slade Denton; 3. JaQuece Wilson, Noah Lesch, William Holmes, Kade Duran; female: 1. Remington Lovitt, Kayla Spivey, Amber Smith, Zenobia Johnson, Kianna Taylor, Hermione Winkles; 2. Kimberly Roberts, Kasen Dubbedly, Marion McMurray, Colleen Boyden, Sherrell Price, Diana Pascual; 3. Alena Lute, Marley Horgan, Shanice Sanders, Hannah Gagnon, Softball throw, male: 1. Jona- than Quillen, Dennis Mellott, Weston Tetry, George Goode, Matthew Easter, Elijah Jaamal, Austin Lathrop, Nicholas Bongiorno, Dylan Rix, Phoenix Bridges, Tyrese Woodley, Zachariah Rau, Nabeel Nawaz, Tony Sherman, Mike Powell, Charles Richo, Vance Deleslie, William Wang, Stevie Thrift, Jerry Tackel, Johnas Matthews, Cort- ney Roberts; 2. Dale Johnsen, McKinley Ravenell, Romeo Rose, Shane Smith, Nicholas Barta, Jamell Watson, Cade Soileau, Valyn Baker, Andrew Cummings, Travis O'Steen, Ralph Sowell, Jimmy Thomas, Jerry VanWey, Matthew Sankey, Tyler Thomp- son, Hunter Robinson, Geoffrey Brauda; 3. Garrett Graves, Lee Cadenhead, Colson Wetmore, Jeremiah Bevis, Johnathan Dawkins, Louis Jordan, James Roach, Zachary Bevis, Isaac Youmans, Logan Parker Softball throw, female: 1. Mary Ann Wilson, Jena Langford, Kim Dixon, Unda Brown, Makaila Maddox, Alissa DiDomenico, Kaitelyn Myers, Moniesha Harvey, Sarah Griffin, Stephanie Willaford, Ashley Hubbard, Kylee Luckmann, Lianna Rodriquez, Emily Norris; 2. Shelby Ferenchik, Karmen Cajares, Melissa Hooper, Carrie Wilson, Amber Blount, Kayla Naismith, Ailita Bennett, Eryka Roberts, Holly Nelson, Marisa Mathis, Cassie Bryant, Chasity Simpkins, Sarah Harding; 3. Zakeya Johnson, Emnily Youmans, Breanna Bartlett, Cheyenne Harms, Angie Autton, Christina Trampler, Marsha Maxwell, Jillian Hagen 2012 SCHEDULES. YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Junior \ irsty Baseball at West Nassau BUCHHOLZ STANTON FERNANOINA BEACH PAXON WEST NASSAU GAINESV1LLE al Stanton BISHOP KENNY at Bedles YULEE HIGH SCHOOL \rasity Baseball March 1 BAKER COUNTY 600 March 2 PAXON 6C00 March 6 at Stantcn 600 March 8 WEST NASSAU* 6 00 March 13 FERNANDINA BEACH- 600 March 16 at Suwannee 700 March 20 Ridgeew (BB Grounds) 4 00C March 22 at West Nassau' 600 March 27 STANTON 6 00 Apni 2-4 Annual Spring Break Oassc April 2 COLUMBIA 400 April 4 BISHOP SNYDER 1 GAINESV1LLE 700 Aori 10 at Hilliard 6C00 April 12 ENGLEWOOD-' 600 April16 at Ed White 600 April 17 at FrstC oas 530 Aprnl19 atPaxon 600 April 24-6 Ostnct at West Nassau * Dstnct"" Senior night FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Track and Field March 1 at West Nassau 4 00 March 8 at Yulee 4 0 March 15 at YuLee 400 March 22 County at West Nassau 4 00 Apnl 12 Dstrict 3-2A at Ranes 2 00 Apn1l19 Region 1-2Aat Boles 1 CO ApnI 28 State 2A at UNF 10am YULEE HIGH SCHOOL Softball March 1 at Ranes 6 00 Marcrh6 atBaIdwn 600 Marc. 7 WEST NASSAU 7 00 March 9 BAKER COUN Y 7.00 Marc-h13 at West Nassau 700 FERNANDINA BEACrf HIGH SCHOOL Marc, at H, ar C 00 March 2 WEST NASSAU" 6.00 March 6 MARIST 7-C00 March 8 at Baker County 630 March 10 WAYNE COUNTY 1 0C Marc 13 at YJae" 600 Marc.h16 atAutbum .a 700 March 17 at CCC 'a A a 11amn March 20 Baker Cor.&r, (B8 Grouras) 7C00 March 22 at Cdurb-a 600 March 27 CAM,'N CCi-..h-Y 700 March 29 at West Nassaj" 6zCC March 30 at Bisc Ker-y 6,00 AplS-7 DAO'. CLASSiC Apili a3.-E-S 700 Aprt 13 a SuvLree SO0 Aon17 ATL.'T.,C COST 7CC Ap'? 19 a'Fierr.Ng sia!r O Aozl- 2 2 DstctA -4.. at West Nassau SaolI 26 Ersl-c; A4" a- Wesz Nassau FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL March 2-3 at Carmden tcumar-ent 3 C ftarn 6 EBOLLES ;crs 4 CO Macn13 -TERRY' AKER 330 Marc 15 ,SST 'NASSAU 3C March 20 a Yjee 330 Ma ch 27 -. Aa=,2D 3 c30 Aprti 2-3 Dst-c 3-2A at Ecies 8am FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Juror Varsty Baseball March 1 BISHOP KENNY 500 March 8 CAMDEN COUNTY 5:00 March 9 at Yuiee 6:00 March 12 at Bh Kenrrny 500 March 15 WEST NASSAU 500 March 19 a Car-en Ccuty 5.00 March 22 a Eprscopa 6 00 March 27 at Bistmo Snyder 500 MaXch 31 BAKER COUNTY 11am Acrii 9 a:S erring itand 4 00 Ar,i 10 FEMNG ISLAND 500 FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Softbaf marci 1 at Baker County 6 00 March 2 MATA".ZAS 530 March 5 a: Eaes Mew 6 00 March 8 RAINES 60C MaSrct 9 WEST NASSAU 600, Marc.- 13 azNease 700 Va'-15 ED Vf-'~E 70CC Mat-n 16 STANTON 7 C0 Mae 19 ISHOP March23 aSt L iarst Cnsar. 7O0C march 27 a. W5s Nassau" 7 C0 Marc*h 30 -rfLLARD 830 AcrT IC a' Santri-. 500 ,cry "2 a* Ed ,e 600o .1 *.7-9 Tsrct Z.5A a '( 1j7'ee C A ,- 1, rC,4-4 'l SC, srcl FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL =ab 29 ae Yfee Z.C4 Z-c 7 at acCes.rlese 430J ,ie 1 4, a Ccu-t ats Wes, Nassau 3 CX %'larch 21 Drct ,-uai.e- a: UC 3 C0 ,a-.-h 28 a: aEades Ve '-, CC 'cr, .0-2 S? a'e a: K1s-ee SOCCER continued from 1B the only payment method accepted through the Visa presale and is the preferred card of U.S. Soccer. Terms and conditions apply. The U.S. Men's National Team will hold a public training session at the stadium the day before the game. More information about the free session will be available in the near future. Jacksonville will host a U.S. Men's National Team for the first time since Feb. 6,, 1999, when the USA recorded a massive, Faith Christian Academy will host a three- on-three basketball tournament March 31 and April 1 at the McArthur Family YMCA, 1915 Citrona Drive. There are five divisions boys 18-and-under, boys 15-and-under, boys 12- and-under, adults 35 and under and adults over 35. Space is limited- For information, call 321-2137 or visit www.fcaangels.com. Yindo rsoco The McArthur Family YMCA is offering indoor soccer for children 3-6 years old. The program will meet twice a week and run for five weeks, starting April 26 and running through May 31. Registration ends March 22- The price is $30 for members and $60 for non-members. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and a trophy. For details call 261-1080 or e-mail tchristenson@firstcoastymca.org. ross carnp The McArthur Family YMCA will hold a lacrosse camp for ages 8-14 Tuesdays and Friday at 5 p.m. from April 10 through May 10. Registration is from March 5-29. Participants will be doing soft lacrosse drills, going over rules and scrimmaging. All equip- ment will be available. The fee is $30 for members and $60 for non-members. For details call 261-1080 or email tchristenson@firstcoastymca.org. EmStret u tdeLeague Elm tre'et Little League is holding regis- tration for the spring season from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the MLK Center. Fee is $40 per child ($10 extra for additional sibling). For information, contact President Wayne Peterson at 753-1663. Girls softball tryouts will be held today at the Joe Velardi Field behind the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center. Contact Peterson or Mark Puca at (904) 238-3118. ChegerBowfing Nassau Challenger Bowling League for the physically and mentally challenged meets the second Saturday each month from 3-5 p.m. at the Nassau Bowling Center in Yulee. Call Melinda Willaford'at 261-3136. Boulesilub Amelia Island Boules Club holds petanque pickup games Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m: on the petanque courts at the south end of the downtown marina. Petanque (pay-tonk) is a cousin of both horseshoes and bocce, the Italian bowling game. The public is always welcome to join. For information, call 491-1,190. Rununuderthe lights 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. Emai!'presi- dent@ameliaislandrunners.com. Sadyshoote Amelia Shotgun Sports, 86300 Hot Shot Trail in,Yulee, is hosting a ladies introduction to the shotgun shooting sports from 10 a.m. to, 3:30 p.m. March 17. The fee is $35 per partic- ipant and includes clay targets, ammunition, use of a shotgun and lunch. Just eight spots are available so register early; registration deadline is' March 10. Lady shooters 18 years and older can par- ticipate. Included in the clinic are safety train- ing and instruction by a certified NRA instruc- tor; 50 clay targets per individual; and a picnic lunch. All shooting will be supervised. The morning session will include safety instruc- tion, shotgun familiarization and operation and live firing at straight-away clay targets. A safety review and question-and-answer ses- sion will be conducted during lunch. The aftemoon session will be conducted in small groups on the sporting clays course supervised by an experienced shooter. Participants may use their own shotgun with the approval of the instructor; all participants must sign a release form. Call 753-4619 or 548-9818 or visit ameliashotgunsports.com. Nassau County Sports Association meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday at the county build- ing, Yulee. Call 261-1075 or 277-1609. Ride with Me for Autism is a charity bicy- cling event to raise funds for the Jessica Green Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, whose mission is to provide hope for better days to families and individu- als by giving assistance and support to help the families obtain the services needed for their loved ones struggling with this devastat- ing neurological disorder. Challenge rides include 100 miles (route from Florida to Georgia), 62 miles (metric century), 29 miles and 10 miles plus a family contact Terry Padgett at (904) 879-6442 or visit www.rivercityumps.com. upset of defending European Champion Germany with a 3-0 victory. Following the Scotland match, the USA will continue its preparations for FIFA 2014 World Cup qualifying with a game against Brazil May 30 in Landover, Md., and against Canada June 3 in Toronto. The U.S. will return to Florida to open Group A play in FIFA World Cup qualifying against first-time opponent Antigua & Barbuda. The teams will meet in Tampa on June 8 at Raymond James Stadium. SPORTS SHORTS March 1 March 3 March 6 March 9 March 17 March 21 March 24 March 27 March 29 March 30 600 11/1 30 600 600 11,1 30 5C00 11 30 600 500 600 fun ride. Complete safety and mechanical support is available throughout the route. After the ride, participants are encouraged to enjoy live entertainment and lunch at the post ride celebration. Awards for top fundraising achievers and largest team, every finishing cyclist receives a medal and drawings for fab- ulous prizes, The event takes place March 31, starting at 6:30 a.m. at Camp Milton Historic Preserve, Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail, Registration information is available at www ridewithmeforautism org. ksticketson sale The ArenaBowl XXIV Champion Jacksonville Sharks' single-game tickets for the 2012 season are available for purchase. This year, single-game tickets are available for as low as $12 per ticket, with various price points corresponding to different locations throughout the arena (see jaxsharks.com for seating map). Single-game tickets may be purchased at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena box office, through Ticketmaster.com or at several Jacksonville- area Ticketmaster outlets. For more specific details regarding single- game pricing and availability, call the Sharks ticket office at (904) 621-0700 or visit www.jaxsharks.com/tickets/singletickets. ' 0Wzedtb rides There are organized bicycle rides in Femandina 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. ameliaislandcycling.com or www.nfbc.us. ALwalkin Jackonvlle More than 1,000 people will gather at Seven Bridges at Tinseltown in Jacksonville March 31 to join the fight to find a cure for a deadly illness. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, progressively paralyzes its victims,,attacking nerve cells and pathways in the brain or spinal cord., ALS patients, including those in wheel- chairs along with their families and friends, will make a two-mile trek in The Walk to Defeat ALS, hoping their steps will make a dif- ference for ALS patients living in the Jacksonville area. Many who walk have a loved one who is still fighting the deadly dis- ease. Others walk in rnemory of a loved one who has lost the battle. Many people, without any personal connection, still walk out of a simple concern for those who are suffering with Lou Gehrig's disease. With just two to five years on average to live, these patients have an urgent need and the community is stepping in to fill it by walk- ing for those who can't. The Walk to Defeat ALS is the ALS Association's signature event, in which all funds directly support cutting- edge research, programs and patient care. Last year, these events raised nearly $1.2 mil- lion around the state of Florida. All interested walkers should call 888-257-. 1717 or register online at www.WalktoDefeat ALS.org. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. with the walk beginning at 10 a.m. Seven Bridges is located at 9735 Gate Parkway. Getreadytomnn Gate Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute Baptist Beaches physicians will present a free semi- nar, "Getting Ready to Run the Gate," March 8 at the 1st Place Sports, 424 S. Third St., Jacksonville Beach. Edward D. Young, M.D., will discuss "Common Foot and Ankle Running Injuries." The evening will begin with a fun run, followed by the seminar; question- and-answer will follow. A Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute rehab staff member will be available to discuss warm-up and stretch- ing before and after the fun run. There is no charge and it is open to the public. The fun run is from 6-6:45 p.m. with the start and finish at the store. Refreshments, including beer, wine, cheese, water and soda, will be available from 6:45-7 p.m. The semi- nar is from 7-7:30 p.m. with a 15-minute question-and-answer session to follow. There will be door prizes. To register e-mail jmulrain @joionline.net or call the Town Center store at (904) 620-9991. The Amelia Island Sailing Club meets the first Tuesday at the Kraft Athletic Club at Ten Acres. Social hour at 6:30 p.m.; meeting at 7:30 p.m. Contact Commodore Bill Bass at 277-4398 or wwbass@bellsouth.net or visit www.ameliaislandsailing.org. Be aln l p Baseball and softball umpires can join the fastest growing umpires association in Northeast Florida, the River City Umpires Association. River City Umpires is currently recruiting men and women interested in offici- ating baseball and softball. If you live or work in Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Putnam, St. Johns or Nassau County, W\.'DESDA.: FEB3. 29. 202 SPORTS \cxx s-Lader FUNNY BALL I________________ __*_____ L- I --------- ----- ----- *-------------------- PHOTOS Y BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER The Harlem Ambassadors returned to Fernandina Beach Friday night for a fun game against the Nassau Nets, a team of local celebrities. There were hoops and laughs all for Rotary Club charities at Fernandina Beach High School. Bill Leeper watches as an Ambassador dunks, left. Josh Simmons blocks a shot for the Nets, center. SOCCER STARS. Riverside Military Aca- demy Cadet Second [l. Chandler McCoy of Gaines- ville, Ga., has signed a nation- al letter of intent to play soc- cer for the Fighting Tigers of Andrew College in Cuthbert. McCoy, a senior, is a varsi- ty letter striker/forward and is touted by Coach Diego Vacca as a "dedicated athlete wh( puts effort into being better every day." McCoy is joining a talent- ed 2012 recruiting class. Andrew College soccer coach Adel Mohsen sees McCoy's leadership, and work ethic as a perfectfit for the Fighting Tigers soccer program. McCoy is the son of Mr. Michael McCoy of Fernan- dina Beach and the late Tcriesl McCoy. ( il li l i, l 1854,. , , Andrew College is a small, , ,,1, 11ii.11, two-year college related to The United Methodist Church and is SUBMITTED PHOTOS Chandler McCoy, left, formerly of Fernandina Beach, has signed a national letter of intent to play soccer at Andrew College in Cuthbert, Ga. McCoy is a senior at Riverside Military Academy. Fernandina Beach High School soccer players liba Buchanan, Lauren Moule, center, and Conner Nelson competed in the North Florida All-Star Senior games Friday at Patton Park. accredited by the Commis- sion on Colleges of the Southern A-" .... i.i .i of Colleges and Schools. Situated in the rural south- west Georgia community of Cuthbert, Andrew ( .II-, ). offers the associate of art, music and science degrees. Dorsey, Davies win Wednesday Seventy-five players came out for last Wednesday's blitz at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club. Bob Dorsey (80) and Kim Davies (77) shared top honors at plus 11. In third was Larry Luert (78. plus 10). Firsteplace team members were Bill Murphy (84, plus 8), Ron Therriault (85, plus 7). Jack Croake (79, plus 3) and Walter Boyd (90, minus 1). In second were Bill Larrabee (85, plus 8), Steve Raszkin (84, plus 6), Paul Hensler (88, plus 1) and Sammy Alvarez (82, minus 1). Luett, Jim Dunphy (80, plus 9), Jim White (97, minus 3) and Jeff Humphrey (91, minus 3) tied with the team of Tom Roberts (75, plus 6), Wayne Mortenson (98, plus 3), Rudy Campanale (98, plus 2) and Larry Griner (95, plus 2) for third place. Friday brought out 56 players with Bill Jones (79, plus 8) taking first place; sec- ond was Jim Dunphy (80, plus 7). Rudy Campanale (95) and Freddie Boatright (75) tied for third place at plus 6. Jones, Kim Davies (79, plus 4), Larry Luett (87, even) and Ron Boatright (84, minus 4) tied for first place with the team of Rudy Campanale (95, plus 6), Larry Griner (94, plus 3), Tom Wurtz (90, plus 2) and George Murphy (97 minus 3). Andy Palmisano (88, plus 4), Mike Lovejoy (86, plus 1), Mitch Purvis (91, even) and Don Cheshire (88, minus 1) tied for third with the team of Sammy Alvarez .(77, plus 4), Benny Fallon (86, plus 2), Jack Harrison (93, plus 1), Larry Gallo (91, minus 1) and Jerry Hudgins (92, minus 2). Chamber tournament The Greater Nassau County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 21st annual golf tournament April 27 at Deerfield Lakes Golf & Country Club in Callahan. Format is a four-person cap- tain's choice. 'Registration is at 8 a.m.; GOLF NEWS shotgun start is at 9 a.m. Games, prizes, dinner and awards follow play. For information on the tournament, call (90-) 879- 1441 or email inif .,, i - nassaucounti.com. Mcah's Plam event The Palace Saloon will sponsor the third annual Golf Classic to benefit Micah's Place April 1 at Amelia River Golf Club. Visit www.thepalacesaloongolf- classic.com for information. Fuiteyhost cont Jim and Tabitha Furyk will host the second annual concert and celebrity golf outing March 25-26. Headlining the concert is country sensation Rodney Atkins. Celebrity players in the golf tournament include Jim Furyk, Stuart Cink, Lynn Swann, Jack Ingram and more. The Jim and Tabitha Furyk Foundation was estab- lished in late 2010 in an effort to support local chil- dren and families in need. Last year, the inaugural con- cert and golf event raised over $250,000 for Northeast Florida charities. On March 25, Rodney Atkins along with special guests are going to rock Whisky River, owned by race-car sensation Dale Earnhardt Jr. and located at the St. Johns Town Center. Premier packages include pre-concert party with cock- tails, hors d'oeuvres and spe- cial celebrity guests. Individual concert tickets and package tickets are available. The Celebrity Golf Clas- sic takes place March 26 at Sawgrass Country Club, home to The Players Championship from 1977-81. Proceeds from this year's concert and golf will benefit Blessings in a Backpack, Wolfson Childrens' Hospital and Community Peds-care. For information or to pur- chase tickets, visit Jimand- tabithafurykfoundation.com. ',i TENNIS NEWS Tennis classes .. niiiinu, at the Central Park courts. Schedule is posted at the courts and available at the parks and recreation office. Junior clinics will begin at the Yulee Sports Complex on Wednesday and Thursday through March 28. Cost is $6 per clay. Beginner juniors will meet from 3:30- 4:30 and intermediate players from 4:30-5:30. Advance regis- tration is required. Email imichelemnha@msn.com for further information. Mark your calendar for May 7-13 for the Players- Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Callahan Middle School Band (TP39JK7). Hilliard Flashes football (II1LI1ARD), West Nassau I ligh School Lady Warriors tennis (WNCHS) and the Yulee Tennis Foundation are participating in the 2012 Chip-in-for-Youth program sponsored by The Players Championship Charitable Outreach Program. Through chipinforyouth. com. spectators may buy a S,1Q good-for-any-day ticket and a $25 tax deduction goes to T'F. When purchasing use code YfIl Visit www.birdie'sforchari- ty.playcrsc hanpio nsh i pco to make a donation to the Yuce Tennis Foundation and( to become eligible for a prize. Guess the total number of birdies that will be made dur- ing the competition rounds of the tournament. The individ- ual who guesses the exact number of birdies made (or closest thereto) at the 2012 Players will win $5,000. In addition the charity that the .individual supports with their entry will receive an additional $S5,000 bonus. Deadline for entries is May 9. RAIN is looking for used tennis balls for the dogs to play with at the shelter. Anyone with extra tennis balls may drop them off at the RAIN Resale Store in the Harris Teeter shopping cen- ter from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday or at Nassau County Animal Services on 1icensc Road in Yulee Ten and unilci ta. ciliti' , are available to residents of Nassau County. Yulee Sports Complex, 686 Goodbread Road. Call the Nassau Coun- ty Recreation Department at 548-4689, Michele Maharaj at 548-1472 or visit www.yulee tennisfoundation.com. City of Fernandina Beach Recrea- tion Department Central Park Tennis Courts, 1218 Atlantic Ave. Call 277-7350 or Maharaj Tennis at -. 1,. 1472. Kraft Tennis Partners, 961023 Buccaneer Trail, Amelia Island. Call Susie' DeMille at 261- .1 -. Programs are :1 .....L dI U.S.Tennis Association. \WWHYNOTfGET DOWN TO BUSINESS BY PLACING YOUR CLASSIFIED AD, TODAY! i\\ hen \Ou hac something to a . ,-! ad is aiwk\s voirkina toryou. So whcthc r \our prospect opens up the paper with his morning c. ic:c or helore bed. your ad is read\ and citing. and that couid mean some quick cash for you. NEWS LEADER 5.i A',h trrri.rrrrraiinj rxkFFb4ila w-. 1. Golf News, Tips, Trivia & Stats I Las Wee On hePA Tu ThW :Css PGA National Champion Course The Honda Classic has been part of PGA National Champion Courset Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. the PGA Tour since 1972 when it 7,158 yards, Par 70 began as the Jackie Gleason .. Inverrary Classic. Tom Weiskopf Defending: Rory Sabbatini won the inaugural event, besting Winning Score:9-munder par Jack Nicklaus by one stroke. Winner's Purse: $1,026,000 Nicklaus would get his revenge, winning the event in consecutive years, 1977 and 1978. In fact, only three men have won the event twice in its illustrious history: Nicklaus, Johnny Miller (1980, 1983) and Mark Calcavecchia (1987, 1998). Honda became the sponsor in 1982 and this will be its 30th season as the sponsor. I ofS VSceul- The Honda Classic Day Time Thu. 3/1 3:00pm-6:00pm Fri. 3/2 3:00pm-6:00pm Sat. 3/3 3:00pm-6:00pm Sun. 3/4 3:00pm-6:00pm Which Golf club hosted the Open in the year of Bobby Jon Grand Slam? a) Pebble Beach b) Interlachen c) Oiymp d) Merio Answer: b) Interlachen. That year h the US Amateur at Merion, the British St Andrews, and the British Amateur r Hunter Mahan became only S the sixth player to win multiple y World Golf Championships on Sunday at the Accenture Match Play Championship. Mahan capped off a long week at Dove Mountain with a resounding 2-and-I win over the U.S. Open champion and 2nd ranked player in the world, Rory Mcllroy. Mahan made it to the championship match after Tournament Results 1) Hunter Mahan Purse: $1,400,000 Ira 2) Rory McIlroy Purse: $850,000 3) Mark Wilson SPurse: $600,000 LIZ^^^w---^------J beating Mark Wilson 2-and-1 in the semifinal match. Mcllroy beat Lee Westwood in the other semifinal match. 1,.olfng ew Ne-twork The Mayakobp Golf Classic was Network held last week for the PGA Tour GOLF -'. players that did not qualify for the GOLF ' Accenture Match Play NBC Championship. Playing his fifth PGA Tour event, NBC John Huh got into a playoff when RobertAllenby blew a two-stroke lead on the final hole of regulation, then finally finished off Allenby with a US par on the eighth extra hole. Allenby went with Ues' driver c-, the 18th tee and drove into the trees on the right, leading to a double bogey and the pic Club playoff. The 21-year-old Huh closed with an n 8-urider 65 to match Allenby at 13-under 271 on ie also won the seaside El Camaleon course. Huh parred all Amateur at eight holes in the playoff that matched the at Hoylake second-longest in PGA Tour history. am. One of the first things that we need to learn when we get ready to tee off is -. to have the proper ball position. More tlhn half the time, the ball is not lined 'j up with our body properly, resulting in an errant drive. For every inch that the ball is teed up too far back in your stance, it puts the flight of the ball some 15-20 yards off of your intended line. It is almost a universal rule that the ball Sf should be close to even with the tip of your front shoulder. This will allow the dubface to make a full rotation through the bali maximizing your distance, accuracy and consistency. Place the ball in line with your front heel and make sure that the heels of your feet are shoulder width apart. Hunter Mahan Turned Professional; 2003 World Ranking: 9th 2012 Earnings: $1,760,840 PGA Tour Wins: 4 Through Feb. 26, 2012 E1) Kyle Stanley 935 pts. / 2 top tens 2) Johnson Wagner 860 pts. / 3 top tens 3) Phil Mickelson 807 pts. / 2 top tens 4) Mark Wilson 802 pts. / 2 top tens 5) Bill Haas 752 pts. / 2 top tens FedEx Cup Standings continued... Player Points 6) Hunter Mahan 742 7) Brandt Snedeker 716 8) Steve Stricker 598 9) Keegan Bradley 504 10) Ben Crane 475 Too 10s 2 3 2 1 S3 .. .,- ' F. (~K 2~--r4 I -~ 18 Holes includes tax. 2 player minimum. Cart required Must present ad to receive offer. Not a!d Awith any other offer, league or event Expires 3.15 12 I r- I I , OUTDOORS 424 boats enter sheepshead tournament The Jacksonville Offshore Fishing Club held its 11th annual El Cheapco Sheepshead Tournament Saturday with outstanding success. Some 424 boats entered the popular event. Tournament Director Frank Joura extended the payout to 20 places with the additional teams entering the event. There were also 116 junior anglers entered in the tournament. The event was staged from Mayport, where tournament fishermen weighed in their catches, receive-d valuable prizes and enjoyed a fresh fried seafood dinner with delicious sheepshead heading the menu. It took a 10.1-pound sh.-eepshead to take home the top prize, a 2012 Carolina Skiff outfitted with a 75hp Mercury four-stroke out- board and loaded on a Magic Tilt trailer. Steven Austin was the lucky winner. David Dry took top junior angler honors with his 8.3- pound sheepshead. Local charter captain Allen Mills fished with his son Travis and nephew Morgan Sutton. "We fished mainly around the south end of Amelia Island, including the Shave Bridge and a few of the deep water boat docks that typicair ly hold big sheepshead," Mills said. "We had a lot of action while fishing with barbed fiddler crabs close to barnacle-clad pilings and rocks. Our largest sheepshead was caught by Morgan, who actually placed ninth in the junior angler cat- egory." Sutlon's big sheepshead weighed 6.5 pounds. "We fished aboard Jerry Foster's 25-foot Parker fishing boat," Capt. Tony Peeples said. "We had plans on run- ning out to KBY fish haven and fishing close to the sunken concrete, where his- torically big sheepshead hold during the winter fishing sea- son..lHowever, a cold north- easl wind kept us fishing inshore. -VWe spent our Tournament day fishing at the south end of Amelia Island, where the OUTDOORS water was OU OR clean and .... reports of Te ,y ZLacoss big sheepshead were coming from around deep water boat docks and bridge supports. "At the end of our tourna- ment day, we had better luck catching tournament-size red- fish in the 27-inch slot size that gobbled up our barbed fiddler crabs. We (lid catch several nice sheepshead to four pounds, but not one fell in the tournament category." Also on Saturday, Diane Nelson was drifting a live shrimp close to a dock piling when a suspicious bite began to unfold. "My float went slowly under and then slowly returned to the surface as though my live bait was snagged on the bottom," Nelson said. "Then, my float suspiciously began to bob up and down as though a fish deep below was attempting to steal my live shrimp without notice. Instinctively I reeled in my slack fishing line and set the hook into a nice size fish." Lacoss waited patiently for Nelson's fish to tire and then slid the landing net under her catch, an eight-pound sheepshead. Unfortunately, Nelson was not signed up for the tournament but certainly pleased the rest of the fishing party, which included hus- band Norm Nelson and the Kuntzes, Darmon and Rene. Tournament fishermen during the morning hours found cool air temperatures with plenty of cloud cover. However, the afternoon 'fish- ing hours found plenty of sun- shine with warming air tem- peratures. The annual El Cheapo Sheepshead fishing tourna- ment continues to grow in SPIElA IA PI IOTO Diane Nelson, above, is pictured with a huge eight-pound sheepshead that would have been in the money if she had entered Saturday's tournament. Also pictured are, from left, Capt. Terry D. Lacoss, Rene Kuntz, Norm Nelson and Darmon Kuntz with a nice catch of redfish. Below right, Morgan Sutton, center, weighed in a ninth-place junior angler sheepshead during the 11th annual El Cheapo Sheepshead Tournament. Also pictured are Allen Mills, left, and Travis Mills, also with a nice catch of tournament sheepshead. Haley Love, below left, fished with father Todd Love recently and landed her first largemouth bass while casting a plastic worm into a Yulee pond. popularity each year as evi- denced of the 124 boals that entered this.year's (OLrnIa-, The tourl'imtcini record was weighed in during the 21.4 pounds and was caught 2009 tournament by Shawn in Bayou St. Johns, La., by Parness and weighed a whop- Wayne Desele. in March ping 12.9 pounds. Th e world 1992 . " record sheepshead weighed For information on the Jacksonville (Offshore Fishing Club visit www.fishjax.com or .ca.ll'rank oi-ra yt (904) ,241- 0777. Auxlay meets The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Amelia Island Flotilla 14-1, meets the first Thursday of each month in the Amelia Island Light- house Cottage, located on O'Hagan Lane, between 215 and 217 Lighthouse Circle. The auxiliary is a volunteer organization promoting boating safety; new members are welcome. Call 261-1889 for information. NSFAmeets The Nassau Sport Fishing Association meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Ten Acres Kraft Athletic Club. Call Deborah Biggs at 206-0817 or visit www.fishnsfa.com. B smastsmeet Nassau Bassmasters, associated with the Florida Bass Federation, the Bass Federa- tion and the FLW, meets the first Tuesday of, every month at the Pig Bar-B-Que restaurant in Callahan at 7 p.m. Membership into the club is opet (to anyone 16 years old. Call Bob Schlag at (912) 729-2282 in Kingsland, Aaron Bell at (904) 545-5092 in Callahan or Tim McCoy at 261-3735 in Fernandina Beach. Boatingsafely A course, "About Boating Safely," is being offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Amelia Island. Flotilla 14-1. The next course will begin March 10 with registration at 7:30 a.m. and classes beginning at 8 a.m. Bring a lunch for a short lunch break. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a state of Florida Safety Education identification card, which is good for life. Cost of the course is $15 for the general- public.-The class will be held in the Amelia Island Lighthouse Cottage on OlHagan Lane between 215 and 217 Light-house Circle, Fernandina Beach. The auxiliary is a volunteer organization promoting boating safety. Call Maurice at (904) 735-0322 for information. FWC promotes access The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- tion Commission introduced a new fC'atui're on its website. Users can now view and search a database of Florida boat ramps. Boaters can visit the Public Boat Ramp Finder site toi locate and obtain details for mior than 1,600 publicly accessible boat ramps. The database was created from an inven- tory conducted for the Statewide Boating Access Inventory and Economic Assessment. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provided funding through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration's Boating Access Progiram. Working with boating access iimanageimenit partners, including Florida's counties and the Department of Environmental Protection, the FWC identified and indexed approximately 3,440 boat ramps around the stati. To access the database, visit MyFWC.com/Boating. Tl'o help improve and update this database, the public i:s askcd to e-mail BoatRamps ,'MyFWC.cim t report errors or new information. FERNANDINA BEACH- TIDES Tides, Sun &Moon:February 29-March 7, 2012 Wed. Moonset 1239A High I1:ISA 5.71' Moorset 353A High, S:1 IA 5.95' e Sunrise 6:52A Low 7:30A 1.20 Sun Srre 6 48o Lc 11:18 0.66' Moonnse 11:13A Srrise 648, Lau 11- 0 i&66' /29 Sunset 6:24P High 1:35P 5.11 Moornse 2 50 Hgh 5:36P 5.51' First Quarter 8:23P Low 738P 0.84' 3 / SLrse. 6.26P Lc.v 1132/. 0.17' Thur Moonset :3 igh 206A S.61' Moorset 435A 08 626 ur Sunrise 6:5lA Low 8-:2A 1.2T Mon. Strrse 647-ow 6C 626 S oonrise i2:02P Hgh 129P 00 3/5 Mocrre 3.52' Lw 23 0S25 Sunset 6:24P Low836P 0.85' Surset 627P Hg 6:32' 593 F Moonset 2:21AA High 305A 5.59' Mcrset S4A Low 12:27 0-22' Fri. Sunrise 6:0A Law 9:26A 1.19' Tues. e e so 1.5. 6.62 Sn9' Scrrse 646 H''659- 656' 3/2 Moonrise 1254P High 3:3IP 501 3/6 Mccrre 456 Low!257 -081' Sunset 6:25P Low 936P 0.73' !Surset 6:28P H,g 7 23 6 37 Sat. Moonset 3:08A High 4:09A 5.71' Moorse ;. Lcwii9S 0 6!' t Sunrise 6:49A Low 10-23A 0.98 W ed. Sirrise 6 4--. H i 7:4- 680' 3/3 Moonrise I:5IP High 4:35P 5.19' 3/7 Moorrse 6 0. L'lvw 44D -059' Sunset 6:26P Low 10:35P 0.50' St.rset 6A29P H-. 8-13 678 Tide calculations are for Amelia River, Fernandina Beach. No corrections are necessary. Sun & Moon events are also calculated for Fernandina Beach, although actual times may vary because of land masses. MARCH MADNESS SALL TIRES ON SALE ALL MONTH LONG! I jBnm l l Mastpres1 ar sapoa e tmd.wrrie-l; Vi:id OY.a RisCp I 9 0I27 9 6Offer --p-res 3. 1Y,2 904-277-6969 L...-- ------------------ 'Page \umnbc-:r Ctimine Description * ".7' 1 Colior SiO00 * --:!0 "1 Color Sl500 RECREATION ROUNDUP The city of Fernandina Beach Recreation Depart- ment (city website www.fbfl. us) offers: Check out Central Park tennis court keys at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center ($5 deposit, refund- able if returned within a year). Adult volleyball is from 7- 9 p.m. Tuesday and Fridays at Peck Gym: Cost is $2 per day for city residents ($5 non). Open basketball is Mon- days and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Thurs- days from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Peck Gym. Peck Gym weight room is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sundays. Cost is $3 a day, $25 a month for city residents ($31.25 non- city), $120 for sixth months ($150 non-city) or $180 for 12 months ($225 non-city). Personal training is available. Fee is $30 per session, $75 per week (three sessions) or $200 a month (two sessions per week for four weeks). Dietary analysis and food pro- gram. Call Jay at 277-7364. Coed exercise is from 6 30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the MLK Center. Fee is $2 per class (city), $3 (non-city). Shotokan karate classes for ages 6 and up with in- structor Jerry Williamson are from 3.30-4:30 p m. Monday and Wednesdays in the Peck Center auditorium. Fee is $40 monthly for city residents ($45 for non-city). Uniforms are available through the instruc- tor. Register at the Atlantic Recreation Center. Aqua 1 water aerobics is from 10-10:55 a.m. weekdays at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center pool. Deep water aerobics (aqua fitness belts required) is Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays from 11-11:55 a.m. Cost is $50 per month (city residents) and $62.50 (non-city) for one class per day; $60 (city resi- dents) and $75 (non-city) for two classes; or $5 for one class, $10 for two. Lap swim is from 6-9 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at Atlantic Center. Cost is $2 a day. Femandina Beach Scuba Club meets at 6 p.m. the sec- ond Friday at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center. Call Kathy Russell, 753-1143, or email krussell@fbfl.org Gymnastics and tumbling for cheer classes are held at the Peck Center. Classes Tuesday are for Tiny Tum- bles from 3.30-4 p.m begin- ning gymnastics from 4-5 p.m.; and intermediate gym- nastics from 5-6 p.m Thursday's classes are from 4-5 p.m. for beginning gym- nastics and from 5-6 p m for intermediate gymnastics An- nual fee of $12 is payable to Amateur Athletic Union for insurance. Tuition is $100 for 10 weeks or $60 for five weeks for an hour per week and $150 for 10 weeks or 390 for five weeks for two hours per week for city residents (add $20 to rates for non-city residents). Instructor is Shari Riepe. Call (904) 404-6758 or visit www.freshspiritadven- tures.com. Hula dancing classes are offered at the Peck Center on Monday from 2-3 p.m., Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m, Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m, Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fridays from 4-6 p.m Annual fee is $12 to the city of Fernandina Beach and $12-16 payable to the AAU for insurance. Quarterly fees (January-March, April-June, July-September and October- December) are $90 for city residents, $108 for non-city, payable to the city. Instructor is Auntie Tan, Triple Crown Beauty Pageant queen from Hawaii. Call (808) 348-0678 or email entitymodelinga- gency@gmail.com. Atlantic Center pool pub- lic swim is from from 3-6 p.m. weekdays ($2) and from noon to 5 p rm weekends ($3). For PADI open water scuba certification, partici- pants must provide masks, snorkels, fins, booties and weight belts. Fee is $250 (additional fee for check-out dives). Register at Atlantic Center Call Kathy Russell at 277-7350. Beach wheelchairs can be reserved at the Atlantic Center: refundable $50 deposit required. Two avail- able Call 277-7350. Facility rentals include Peck Center (auditorium and reception room) Martin Luther King Jr. Center (auditorium) and Atlantic Center (auditori- um and conference room). The (bor Alvarez softball fields on Bailey Road (fields ore and two) may also be ren-ed Lights are available. A/- '-eservations must be made at *-;e Atlantic Avenue Recre- at;o. Center. 2500 Atlantic /- ,e Contract, damage de- posrt and rental fee required. Outdoor public facility 'ser/ations can be made at -r,e l-'antic Center by com- ,setog a contract and paying a r-efundJle $50 damage c-p.;t Outdoor pavilions at 'A r. Beach must be rented. /lsit /,/1./w fernandina escmr.f&rida org or call 277- 7350 for information 1 Blta( & \ hi -1 Bim &, i ;. -.7 hit c;Z['. SEmail -1 Color l12 00 NEWS LEADER .. OUTDOOR BRIEFS Now Available at the News-Leaded Get a digital-re-print of a photo that was featured in your hometown newspaper. N\Fimie D .idinon Date _'.-0!2 Ni\\ -LE.-\DER 'WN. . .l^. ..^ ^ ..* l i CROSS\\ORDS SUDOKU PEOPLE & PLACES PETS \ .\i FD\.\ \:\ v- LLAi \ R Fi;R\ F: t\R' \2R 2B). 2012 \\DI .-\ Bit--\ ii. FL Free spirit captures essence of pets in paintings Free -pirit, attract me. So when one o! my good frriend-s and island free spirit, ilel n Shannon Moor't, called ni- and said she had an inttr.,-- ing propo ,ition lor nim I wa, intrigued. \Vhatever wa a-, he up to thi-s time? She has a tal- ent for getting people cnthuised and getting the job done, She called to connectl rie to Tin e Kirkland (iraham, a free spirited artist who spends two months on Amelia Island each winter. (Craham wanted to do a portrait of our two Yorkshire terriers, Oglethorpe and MacGregor (Ogie and Ma'). A doggie por- trait? What's not to love? She wanted to have a sample can- vas to show people who might rbe interested in portraits S- of their pets. Portraits & are not easy to paint, especially anl S 'animal, but Graham manages to FROM capture that THE something PORCH 1peciat that makes a pet lovable. Her Dickie portrait of Anderson Ogie and Mac cap- tures them perfectly. She adds her own touches in their case polka dotted bandanas around their necks. It makes fme grin wh..-n ri catch"s :ny eye hanging i. its ho.,",r!c. place in my otlice. ('aham is a -clf-taught ar tii .nd p.:oi -.t ; wide varitki of u'ibJtl. S!" i- clearly. dr(a to 10 tlhc i a. Spending time in N.intucket eaclh summer. limIe at lhO Jersey shorc and two months on Amelia i e:i ea:ch ye\ar. Her abstract painting of seashore scenes are charming. Htr fanciful work is full of bright primary colors reds. yellows and blues. They lighi up any space they occupy. I asked her about her painting and she was quick to respond. "Painting is fun and a glori- ous experience for me. My paintings are colorful and, I think, beautiful and share my joy and delight in what I am painting." she shared and added with a stxarkle in her C C, "and, always, a touch of luimor." Grahail related a story about one memorable dog por- trait. While it was in progress she look a break to go get some ice cream. lx) and behold, right in the ice cream store and right in front of her was her doggie subject in line ahead of her. Evidently, the dog loved vanilla ice cream cones. You guessed it. Incorporated in the portrait are vanilla ice cream cones'. She has painted lots of Amelia Island pets and plans a book of her colorful portraits. She has produced several books peopled by her playful dogs and cats and was a fea- tured author in this year's Amelia Island Book Festival. Graham works from photo- graphs and offers several dif- ferent sizes of xportraits. So Tine Kirkland Graham, who spends two months on Amelia Island each winter, paints whimsical portraits of dogs and other pets. consider imniortalizing your pets and hanging their por- traits along with the rest of the family! For more information visit wvw.n.teinec.com or email tine973@aol.com. Dickie Anderson welcomes your comments. wooks are available at local book and gift stores or online at wwuw.dickie- anidersoncom. dickie anderson@mail com CI R S IP II' - ANGELA )DAUGIITRY/NEWVS-LEADER Service recognized Mayor Arlene Filkoff reads a proclamation recognizing Fire Rescue It. Wallace "Robert" Beasley upon his retirement after 29 years of service to the city of Fernandina Beach, during a city commission meeting on Feb. 7. SUBMITTED Rotarians clean up A group of Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise volunteered to help clean up the grounds at the Micah's Place domestic violence shelter recently. Painting, cleaning, trimming bushes, power washing playground equipment, repairing doors and roof repair were just some of the needed tasks at the women's facility. Newcomers board The Newcomers Club Board of Officers for 2012 are, from left above, top row, Nancy Bell, Publicity; Debbie Kellogg, Assistant Treasurer; Beth Gaudiana, President; Joan Krull, President Elect; and Penny Briggs, Secretary. Bottom row: Alice LeGrande, Treasurer; Marcia Williver, Orientation; Lois Stewart, Newsletter Editor, and Carolyn Portegies-Zwart, Vice President. Not pictured is Joy Englert, Member Data. The Newcomers Club is a club of 500-plus women who have moved to Nassau County. Members may remain in the club even after they stop being "new." In addition to monthly luncheons and coffees there are ongoing walk- ing, card, book, travel, music, computer and finance groups, as well as community service projects. Visit http://newcomersclubofameliaisland.com. Little League donation Ron Noble, president of Yulee Optimist Club, pres- ents a donation check to Sibyl Bernard, president of Yulee Little League. The Yulee Optimist Club meets every Tuesday at noon at Murray's Grille on A1A in Yulee. Call 753-0091. SU IBMrITTED Recruiting members Recently, the Fernandina Beach Rotary Club shared information about Rotary and the club with prospec- tive new members. President Shannon Brown high- lighted the club's 85-year legacy to the community, including sponsorship of Boy Scout Troop 89 and the FBHS Interact Club and raising nearly $300,000 for scholarships. She also noted the club's international projects and several members shared their commit- ment to Rotary, including Boy Scout Troop 89 Past Scoutmaster Pat McCarthy, above. Visit www.fernand- inabeachrotaryclub.org. Governor visits Sunrise Rotary The Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise welcomed James Chansler, Hotary Area Governor from the South Jacksonville Rotary Club, above left, to speak about international projects. District 6970 currently manages 12 to 15 projects in areas such as Honduras, Haiti and Guatemala. Water and sanitation projects are most in demand as women and children walk miles to find clean water and families spend 25 percent of their income for water. Due to lack of sanitation, 8,000 people die each day and 250 children die each hour throughout the world, Chansler said. Through Rotary grants, individual clubs can organize, and implement a clean water project in these villages for as little as $5,000 or as much as $50,000. Above right, Sunrise Rotary member Joyce .Jones gives the club her five-minute "Member Moment" talk on her background. Visit www.ameliaislandro- tary.com. PACG. 5B .: AROUNDTOWN c'\ -cc PET PROJECTS Animal Expo The fourth annual Nassau County Animal Expo hosted by Cats A.g-el-. Inc SIPCA will be held o!n March 24 from 10 a. .-3 p.m at the (Atlantic .A'f.-nu Rcri-ation Center in Fe'rnandina Be group> jrn with animals for adoption local veteri- narian- and retailers w.'ill attend. There will also be a Kid, Corner, bake -ale and silent auction. Admission is free but receive a door prize- ticket for every five pounds of dry cat or dog food you donate. All spayed/neutered and well-behaved pets on leashe, are welcome. Visit www nassauanimal.com for details. MardiPaws RAIN Humane Society will hold its annual Mardi Gras Pawty on March 24 from 5-8 p.m. at the Chem Cell Club on Amelia Island Parkway. Tickets are $20 and include authentic Louisana cooking, dessert, D)J and dancing, mask/ beads and a hot bar for your pets. A beer/wine cash bar will be available. Costumes encouraged. All pets wel- come. Tickets are available at the Paws-Ability Resale Store in the Harris Teeter shopping center or at the door. ntler your pet in the Mardi Paws King/Queen contest by posting their pho- tograph on the display at the resale store starting March 1. At $1 per vote, the pet with the most votes will win a $250 Petsmart gift certifi- cate, a sash and crown and their photo on RAIN's signa- ture wine for 2012. Visit www.riaiIIh unianelalcspca.org for details. New book Project Chance has pub- lished a book, Sophie's Story, for children and adults. The 20-page learning book features real episodes with the agency's children, dogs and puppies in training and is meant to educate peo- ple about the incredible role a service dog like Sophie plays in the life of a child with autism and their family. Cost is a $20 donation (cost of printing). The book is ideal for home, classrooms and the waiting rooms of occupational, speech and physical therapists. To order a copy visit www.pro- jectchance. com. 'Rescue Me program The next time you visit Cats Angels at 709 S. Eighth St.. check out the new "Rescue Me" Sponsorship Program Picture Boards. The program allows gener- ous donors to sponsor cats that have been at Cats Angels the longest. The donor pays the adoption fee, then chooses a cat to spon- sor. There are two boards - one featuring cats waiting for sponsorship and another with cats whose adoption fees have been paid and are available to qualifying adopters for a forever home. Please help Cats Angels make a difference in help- ing a homeless cat get a sec- ond chance and "long- timers" a forever home. Call '321-2267 to meet with an adoption volunteer. Donations needed RAIN Humane Society's resale shop, Paws-Ability, accepts donations Wednes- day-Saturday. 10a.m.-5 p.m., including appliances, house- wares. most furniture, books, home decor, recre- ational/workout equipment. CD/DVDs. holiday deceoa- lions. silver. glassware. art. collectibles, toys, electron- ics and jewelry, and cloth- ing. It always accepts blan- kets, towels, sheets, tennis balls, pet food and cleaning supplies for ihe shelter and its pets. The resale shop is located in the Harris Teeter Shopping Center on Amelia Island. All proceeds help support the care of the ani- mals at the RAIN shelter and in Nassau County and surrounding areas. NOIR SUSPICIONS' Film afficionados and murder mystery enthusiasts: Saturday is the date and 6:30 p.m. is the time for Fernandina little Theatre's presentation of "Noir Suspicions," a murder mystery based on the film "Casablanca," which will be presented as the entertainment for the third annual Sollecito Mardi Gras Ball, a charity ball hosted by the Junior Woman's Club of Fernandina Beach. The event this year is a dinner theater to celebrate Fernandina little Theatre's 20th anniversary, as the Atlantic Avenue Rec Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave., will be transformed into Rick's Cafe, where a mysterious woman arrives one night to ask for Rick's help. Cast members include Victoria Blacksin, Jeff Goldberg, Jim Laughery, Ruthellen Mulberg, Joe Parker, Mike Pillola, Annette Rawls, Steve Rawls and Shannon Shaw. Admission includes the play, cocktails, dinner, live music, and a silent auction; dress is cocktail attire. Tickets are 850/person and available at The UPS Store'in the Publix shopping center or from any member of the Junior Woman's Club. For infor- mation, contact juniorsfb@gmailcom. HOME & GARDEN BRIEFS Garden Show The third annual Amelia Island Garden Show will roll out nature's brightest colors for two days this weekend, March 3 and 4, in Central Park. With growers and nurseries from around the state, the show will once again feature more than 50 vendors with a full assortment of flowers, plants, trees and palms, orchids, native plants, butterfly-friendly plants, shrubs and garden accessories. Get (;n-site expert advice about how to "green" your home, yard and garden and enjoy the short presentations and demonstrations at the "Ask the Expert" booth and be up close and personal with Florida native birds of prey proe- sented by the Avian Reconditioning Center. Enjoy the Fernandina Farmers Market on both clays as many of the vendors move to Central Park for the show. Admission is $4 for adults: children under 12 are free. No pets, please. For details visit www.ameliagarden.com. Naturalist program The University of Florida IFAS- Florida Master Naturalist Progl-n'ff, sponsored by the Nassau County Extension, will be offered Wednesday beginning March 7-21. Deadline is March 1. Classroom sessions will be held at the. Nassau County Extension Office in Yulee for adults who want to learn more about Florida's environment. Topics include: monitoring tech- niques for mammals, birds and reptiles. Participants will also be introduced to organi- zations involved in tracking wildlife popula- tions. For registration and information visit www.masternaturalist.org or contact Steve Gaul at (904) 879-1019 or sgaul@ufl.edu. Nature Center fun The Nature Center at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation, 6800 First Coast Hwy., pres- ents a very "Scussical" unveiling of the new kid's mascot, Tanner the Turtle. Children are invited to a whimsical afternoon filled with crafts, games, Segway demonstrations, a bounce house, storybook readings, critter encounters, sweet treats and special guests like Thing 1 and Thing 2 on March 3 from noon-4 p.m. Plant clinic County Extension Director/Horticulture Agent Becky Jordi will conduct a Plant Clinic from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 5 at the Yulee Extension Office (A1A and Pages Dairy Road).,All county residents are invited to bring plant samples showing problems in their landscapes. Problems will be identified and solutions offered for correction. There is no fee for this service. For information call (904) 879-1019 or 491-7340. Airport trees Join Nassau County Sierra Club and Sam and Judith lan ie as they explore Fernandina Beach Airport issues including removing trees, runway approaches, potential future decisions and their environmental impacts. The meeting will be held March 7 at 7 p.m. at the Council on Aging, 1367 South 18th St. For information call Eric at 277-4187. Home& patio show The Amelia Island Home & Palio Show, hosted by the Amelia Island Nassau County Association of Realtors and Affiliates, is March 10 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Atlantic Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave. Enjoy the latest designs in home appli- ances, kitchen and bath fixtures, windows and doors, kitchen tools and gadgetry, interior and exterior furnishings, stone work, lighting, design anid layout f'ro1 1 more ltian 40 local businesses, "how-to" demonstrations, prize drawings, a kids' zone and more. Aaron Bean will be Ithe "celebrity guest" and master of cer- emonies. Tickets are available at the door or in advance from the Amelia Island Nassaul County Association of Realtors Office, 910 South 14th St., Fernandina Beach. Greenwaywalk Walk Egans Creek Greenway with the Walkin' Nassau club on March 10. Sign in at 8:45 a.m. in the rear parking lot of the Resi- dence Inn on Sadler Road. Walk begins at 9 a.m. with 5K and 10K options available. Walk for fun or AVA credit. All are welcome. Use bug spray and bring a hat. For details contact Jane Bailey at 261-9884 or dnjbailey@mind- spring.com. Garden Week The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens' Garden Week, an annual tradition at the muse- um's historic river front gardens for 17 years, will be held March 12-17. This year's Garden Week coincides with the Impressionism and 'Post Impressionism from the High Museum of Art exhibit where visitors can see works by Monet, Renoir, Pissarro and other well-known artists, many of whom were inspired by en plein air (open air/out of doors) painting. For details visit www.cummer.org. The Cummer is located at 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville. Writers' festival Douglas Anderson School of the Arts presents the 12th Annual Writers' Festival March 3 from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the University of North Florida Student Union Building 5SiW. with a full day of writing workshops by authors. university profes- sors and special guest. Margale't Atwood. Register in the second floor entrrywvay before being directed to the auditorium on the first floor for the wel- come and opening event. At 7 p.m. Atwood will read at the UNF Robinson Theatre. The public is invited. Tickets are $10. For workshop detail-. visit wwx-w.dou'glasander -on- -- writersfesi.com* and vww.faceboo k.com, dou- glasandersonwricer-f:s2-ti- Passport Day Will your next vacation or business trip take you out- side of the United States? No matter where you go. a U S. passport will get you back home. To learn more about travel requirements for U.S. citizens or to apply for your U.S. passport, attend Passport Day in the USA on March 10 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Fernandina Beach library. This event is spon- sored by the Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library. For information visit www.nassaureads.com and click on the Passport tab located on the left hand side of the page. Or visit Travel.State.Gov. Book fest meeting Thie annual meeting of thei membership of Book Island Festival. Inc. (Amelia Island Book Festival) will be held March 21 at 4 p.m. at the Peck Center Auditorium. 316 Souath 10th St. Members will review the immediate pa-t festival., make recommenda- tions for future festival-. set the date for the next festival and elect members to the Board of Direciors. Ail mem- tber in good -tanding are encouraged to attend. V>ih wwvw.ameliaisiand booklf, ,'i- vai.con for more details Kids'Story Time The Book I)ot. 2 i4 Centre St.. Fernandina Beach, feature, "Kid- Siory Time- every Tuesday a? a _ a.m. and every Thur-day a" 4 p.m. with the -Childreni Story Iady." Bring your ii:e ones. Call 261--991 for infor- mation. Story time at museum The Amelia Island Museum of History invites you to Story Time at the Museum. Beginning at 10:30 a.m every first and third Saturday of the month, the program features different stories geared toward 5- to 8- year-odls. The program is free and open to the public. Contact Alex at 261-7378. exi. 102. Pecklibrary The Plck Center library on Souwh : !th and E-lm reel- is ope; t tho e public on Monday. Wednesday and Friday from '-5 p.m nDrop by and -e-:e a\ ihe book- avail- able, for both children and aduk- Voiunmeers are there ' elp I Fo more info-rma- -ion cai Mrs;-. Charim-- Albert a*2. 2 6i--' 1 . Digital library Check it out :he Na-- au Cou-anT Public libra:y- >v-',;::; o;f,:r- auciobook,. eFI/,7>- a', - -i, by < rd-hoider- witt nn a ilr-, f:e rn cord. For ,nforrna- 'ni : '.'i-." v.'.'.v.rlnas:aur-.ad-. li .,,'.;:drive.com . He -y Iire:e My name is C iy a:d Mhie coa n ieh g.' 0o- ,.',MUs K 'i:.. <.eves. 1 h!ve aell "m.y h >s'.ers :;w.d P.':! !rm e'o" k v diseases. I cume. in'o the sheer in DeO.C'er 1 was really hoping to be somynone s Cthi's:.;as p:'es-en so no\v 1 a:um thinking a lae 'Valennes's pr esen? i an" real lover oand \ili make a wonderful .ddi- lion to \our family Come s-ee mne for yourself I1 an be' found at the Nass;aui ounity _-A nimal S,.Trvices. '," :, S (Goofy is a got rgeous 2-year- old blue American Pitbull Terrier. He has a great dispo- sition and lives up to his name. Goolv is in foster care with two other dogs and gets along great, but he would real- ly love to have a larger play- mate to play with. This guy has so many wonderful quali- ties. he would easily fit into any home. Gooty is great with kids and other dogs, but he does enjoy chasing kitties, so a home without them would be best. He is housetrained, crate trained, neutered, up to date on all shots and he is heart worm negative. For more information on how you can make Goofy your family member, contact us at (904) . 507-8095. To view all of 8 C's Big Dog Rescue's available pets, and to find out where we Bo is our youngest black/white kitty looking for a loving home in February. Can you imagine dumping this lit- tle boy at a truck stop to fend for himself? That's what hap- pened to Bo, but lucky for him he was rescued and brought to Cats Angels. Bo is a sweet, loving and playful three-month-old kitten who will be ready for adoption this weekend. Visit our website www.catsangels.com to see our cats waiting for their for- ever home or call 321-2267 to meet with an adoption volun- teer. Over 100 cats and dogs were spayed, neutered and vaccinated in the month of February with the help of Cats Angels. Don't wait for lit- ters you don't want, call Cats Angels at 321-2267 now for options on low cost spay/neuter services. Are you spring cleaning? Cats Angels needs donations for its' Thrift Store at 709 S. Eighth St. Donations of household goods, decora- General is a happy, good- natured fellow who loves to be petted on his beautiful, super- soft red coat! He's a medium- sized Chow Chow mix, only about a year old, and was found running stray He's very friendly and loves to chase ten- nis balls he's very athletic and goes bounding after them. He's also very handsome, with a face that looks something like a teddy bear's. He's very alert and his mind is always working. He'd love to have a nice yard to play in with you' Joplin is a sweet Domestic Short Hair mix who's less than a year old and quite affection- ate. She arrived at our shelter with three siblings and was the most outgoing of the group. She purrs when you pet her License Ro.d.l nice, .91- 744 0. I'uesda\ i hroutgh I'riayiv I! omn i l m p-il pi i ., .n turd\ avs 1 .. i -; .'0 i i and closed Suidia\.- and Mondays, will be holding our next adop- tion event, please visit our website at www.Scsbigdogres- cueinc.weebly.com and don't forget to "like" us onil face- book, www.facebook.com/ :,, slid d,] gl, I, . [Mtawfl- L JMN ii,';adt Uh lions, books, sports equip- ment and m1or'e are accepted Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call 321-2267 to make arrange- ments for large items. Cats Angels is a 501 (c)3 charity and receives no government monies. All revenue received through donations, grants and fundraisingl supportits is spay/neuter and adoption pro- grams. and really loves to get atten- tion. She is also quite playful and cute, with black and white markings and a nice soft coat and beautiful eyes. You can see videos of our adoptable dog's and cats at our website, Nassau HumaneSociety.com. If you havo itemrns around the hlouse-: that you no longer use and would like to donate them to a agreatl cause, please- consider our Second Chance store! We accept all kinds of gently used items except com- puters or TVs. All proceeds go to the care of the animals at our shelter. Second Chance is at 312 S. Eighth St., open 10 a.m.-5 p.m Monday-Saturday. Bring items to the store or call for pickup of larger items at :21-(0)22. STARS Sugar is a sweet 1- to 2- year-old male. 8-pound, blond Chihuahua- He is a real little treasure who loves to be held and loved. He would do best in a home where someone is around for him rto share the day'. Save the- Animals Res-cue Society do-, not run a .iheiter Animal, are- fostered by STARS members until a suit- able and caring home i found. STARS need-s ne:'v, o,-- ter hornmm- in order io reo- ue more animal and increA:-; adoption,. If you are interested in adopting a STARS dog, please- visit our v.'':bsite at www star- -/>,flmeli yoU. NASSAU COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES 8 C'S BIG DOG RESCUE CATS ANGELS NASSAU HUMANE SOCIETY LITERARY LEANINGS ' -D\ F- -r '. 2% 2012 AROUND TOWN News.Leader PEOPLE &PLACES SPECIAL EVENTS last _g Rafy The Amelia island Last Leg Rally will be held March 3 and 4, including a Battle of the Blues on Sunday,-sponsored by the Amelia Island Blues Festival. Proceeds from rally events benefit the nonprofit Anchors Aweigh Charters, Inc., which provides free boat- ing and fishing excursions to those with permanent physical and/or developmental disabili- ties or a terminal illness. AAC's Veteran's Benefit Program funds excursions for qualifying disabled veterans with proceeds from the Veteran's Poker Run. For a detailed list of events visit LastLegRally.com. MarcIGras Ball The GFWC Jr. Woman's Club of Fernandina Beach presents the third annual Sollecito Mardi Gras Ball and murder mystery dinner the- ater, "Noir Suspicions," cele- brating Fernandina Little Theatre's 20th anniversary, on March 3 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Atlantic Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave. Test your ability to solve a murder and have a great time doing it. Tickets are $50 and include dinner theater, entr6e and cocktails. Enjoy a silent auc- tion and 50/50 raffle. Cocktail attire. For tickets contact Jenny Wagner, First Coast Community Bank, 491-7244, jenniferwagner@fccbank.com, Nicole Anderson at 206-0373 or nicole.amelia@hotmail.com or email juniorsfb@gmail.com. Sunday Musicale The Amelia Arts Academy will present the third Sunday Musicale "Light Jazz with Jane and-Ernie" on Sunday, March 4 at 5 p.m. at PLAE. Enjoy libations and hours d'oeuvres at 5 p.m. and enter- tainment around 6 p.m. Jane Walker Lindberg, piano, and Ernie Ealum, bass, will be the featured performers. Tickets are $45 and available at www.AmeliaArtsAcademy.org, 277-1225 or at the door. "MaintainYour Brain' The Woman's Club of Femandina Beach and the Alzheimer's Association pres- ent "Maintain Your Brain" with facilitator Stephanie Sykes- Burns, program coordinator, Alzheimer's Association of Central and North Florida on March 7 at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $8, including lunch. RSVP to Dale Deonas at 261 - 3045 or craftydeonas @yahpo.com by March 2. This meeting is open to the community and both men and women are invited to find out how to keep your mind fit just as you do your body. THIS WEEK Genealogygroup Genealogy group meetings are held at Yulee United Methodist Church, 86003 Christian Way, Yulee, the sec- ond and fourth Wednesday of each month from 9-11 a.m. New members are welcome. Call 225-5381 or Paulette Murrin at 548-9752 for infor- mation. Legion bingo The public is invited to play bingo every Thursday night at American Legion Post 54, 626 S. Third St., Femandina Beach, in the large smoke- free meeting hall. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and Early Bird Games start at 6:10 p.m., with regular play beginning prompt- ly at 6:30 p.m. The bingo session is nine games for $20, with multiple jackpots being paid out. Refreshments are available. For questions email post54bingo@ yahoo.com. Proceeds go back into pro- grams sponsored by the American Legion. The second week of each month through February, all net proceeds will be donated to the Special Olympics track and field events irl Nassau County. Maritime Museum The Maritime Museum of Amelia Island hosts a program on a current topic every Friday at 5 p.m. The programs are jointly sponsored by the muse- um and Amelia Research and Recovery, LLC, the Amelia- based company that searches for and recovers sunken treas- ure from Spanish Galleons. The museum is located at 1335 S. Eighth St. No reserva- tions are needed. Call (904) 838-6688 or (904) 838-6619. Dance classes Aimee Marshall is offering ballroom and Latin group classes and private lessons at Kinderstudios 1897 Island WK.wy.. Femandina Beach. Singles and couples are wei- come. with afternoon and evening lessons available in ballroom and social styles such as Foxtrot and Swing to Cha Cha and Saisa. Lessons are also available for wedding dances and formal events like the Big Band fundraiser for the Amelia Island Jazz Festival in March. Marshall has over 13 years with Arthur Murray fran- chised studios and is certified in American Smooth and Rythm. For information or to schedule a lesson call her at (617) 312-1932. Visit ballroom danceamelia @ gmail.com. Garage sale Alpha Delta Kappa will host a garage sale March 3 from 8 a.m. to noon at Emma Love Hardee Elementary, 2200 Susan Drive, Fernandina Beach. Clothing for all ages, movies, toys and household items are reasonably priced and the proceeds support the Alpha Delta Kappa scholar- ship given to a local student. Alpha Delta Kappa is an altru- istic educators' sorority. Great Women series The Amelia Island Museum of History is presenting a lec- ture series to showcase some of today's most influential women. March 3 at 4 p.m. hear from Gen. Carol Mutter, the first woman in U.S. armed forces history to achieve the rank of three-star general. Retiring from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1999, Mutter is also the first woman to qualify as Command Center Crew Commander/Space Director at U.S. Space Command. March 9 at 6 p.m; meet journalist Melissa Ross, host of First Coast Connect. With more than 20 years of broad- casting experience, Ross has won three regional Emmy Awards for her news and fea- ture reporting. Tickets are. available at the museum at $10 for members; $15 nonmembers, Events are held at the Fernandina Beach Golf .C ub :800' Bill Melton Road. Contact Alex at 261 - 7378, ext. 102 or alexbuell@ ameliamuseum.org. NEXT WEEK WVIN WIN The next WIN WIN (Women in Nassau Helping Women in Need) networking meeting will be hosted by Melissa Koterba of Gold Canyon Candles, Body & Home and The Pampered Chef on March 5 at 6:30 p.m. her home, 85002 Patricia Court, Femandina Beach. Bring a $10 check payable to "Women of Power" to'benefit Nassau's Cedar Haven Transitional House, a nonprofit organization that empowers women by filling the gap between homelessness and independent living. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share and a bottle of wine. Non-alco- holic beverages will be avail- able. Also bring brochures and business cards to distribute. Door prizes are optional. To RSVP and for informa- tion contact Melissa Koterba at 572-6053. Visit winwinnas- sau.com. Duke chorale Duke University Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Rodney Wynkoop, will per- form at Amelia Plantation Chapel on March 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at the door. The chapel is located at 36'Bowman Road, Amelia Island. Call 277-4414 for information. Patriots 'invasion The Amelia Island Museum of History invites the public to its next Brown Bag Lunch Lecture March 7 at noon fea- turing Marie Santry presenting "Intimidation, Occupation, and Aftermath: Femandina 1812- 1813." In 1812, Femandina was under siege by a group calling themselves Patriots. They sought to bring Florida into the United States by any means necessary. Sometimes called the Other War of 1812, the resulting conflict would wreak havoc in Northeast Florida. This program is free and open to the public. Contact Alex at 261-7378, ext. 102 or ale ouiell-,. mrreiarru. seum.org. Newcomers Cub The Newcomers Club of Amelia Island will host its monthly coffee on March 8 at 10:30 a.m All women who reside in Nassau County (no matter how long they have lived here) are welcome to Face for Radio kicks off 2012 Sounds on Centre hl is thi a t:e- of year again an'd the His-'oric Fernandina Business- Association is proud to present another greui season of music with the Sounds on Centre concert series FTnc scrie pre-ents local and Jack-onville talent in a -street dance- almospherL in the blocked off portion of Centre Street from '-cond to Front streets. 6s p.m. the first Friday of each month from March until October- This year the association is proud to announce a rocking' opening night on Friday with the ever popular classic rock band Face for Radio. Comprised of four Fernandina Beach residents, Face for Radio covers a great mix of rock favorites spanning nearly 50 years of chart-toping hits. attend. For details contact Orientation Chair Marcia Williver at marciawilliver@ comcast.net or 321-1867; or visit http://newcomersclubo- fameliaisland.com. H-IealngTouch' Healing Touch Program, which provides accredited continuing education for nurs- es and massage therapists, is offering a Level 1 training workshop in Amelia Island on March 9 and 10. This is a per- sonal and professional devel- opment program open to any- one desiring an in-depth understanding and practice of healing work using energy based techniques. Tuition is $365 and includes the textbook. Sixteen Continuing Education Contact Hours are awarded at the end of class. Visit www.healing- touchprogram.com for details. For information and registra- tion contact certified instructor Tina Devoe at 310-6610 or tdevoe@comcast.net. Pancake breakfast The Baptist Medical Center Nassau Auxiliary will sponsor a pancake breakfast March 10 from 8-10 a.m. at Applebees on Sadler Road. Enjoy pancakes, eggs, bacon/sausage, juice, coffee/tea for $8 per person. Tickets available at the door or in advance at the hospital gift shop. Gft market St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 801 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach will host its' annual Alternative Gift Market on March 10 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. inside Burns Hall, featur- ing hand-crafted fair trade gifts created by artisans from around the world. Purchases benefit women, children and families locally and in devel- oping countries. Call 261- 4293. Youth forum The Let the Truth be told Youth Forum/Luncheon will be held March 10 from 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Center, 1200 Elm St., Fernandina with a panel discussion concerning pre- venting teen pregnancy. The event is sponsored by the Coalition for the Reduction/ Elimination of Ethnic Dispari- ties in Health (CREED) and is free and open to the public. For information contact Jennett Wilson-Baker at 556- 3363 or Jennett baker@peo- plepc.com. Newexhibit Artist Amy Schrom will be featured at the Plantation '7 "Face for Radio has opened the Sounds of Centre series since its incep- tion five years ago. said the band's drum- mer Rob Jewell. "It's a highlight of our year when we look out on Centre Street and see hundreds of people enjoying the show, silling in lawnchairs with their neighbors and dancing the evening away to great rock 'n' roll songs." The Historic Fernandina Business Association and 2012 SOC Chair Madeline Richard are proud to intro- duce some new talent uo this year's series- In addition to great local rock. Artists' Gallery and Guild, 94 Village Circle, Amelia Island Plantation, March 10 through April 7. A meet and greet day will be held March 10 from noon-4 p.m. at the gallery where everyone is invited to meet the artist and see her paintings. Schrom, a former Femandina Beach resident who lives in Jacksonville, began drawing figures in three dimensions on a chalkboard at the age of four. She works in the traditional style of oil painting on -board or canvas - mounted on board. She loves the figure, but is equally skilled with portraits, flowers and still life. COMING UP Concertwith a Cause The Boston University School of Theology Seminary Singers will appear in concert at Memorial United Methodist Church on March 13 at 7 p.m. as part of the Concerts with a Cause series. This one bene- fits Micah's Place. Admission is free and a love offering will be taken. The program, "Light is Stronger than Darkness: Singing for Peace," offers. music in a variety.of African, aKorean and Spanish lan- guages as well as traditional and modern takes on beloved hymns. Contact the church at 261-5769 or joan@mumcon- line.com. 'Calne Mutiny Amelia Community Theatre presents a readers' theatre performance of "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial," staged at its Studio 209 Theatre, 209 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach, March 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 8 p.m., directed by Charles Horton. In Herman Wouk's adapta- tion of his Pulitzer Prize-win- ning courtroom novel, a young, lieutenant goes against Naval tradition when he relieves his captain and takes command on the grounds that the cap- tain is psychopathic. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 SOLUTION FEB. 22 ISIAILITISAIGIO LAISIEJR liT lY IPP L E L L I IEM PI I TIT T A SIAIL I ROOK sCows TENT IN FER EPIC HUIGO UEAIDO STOP DEN OI LY WE B LOUNGE CLOONEY MO RE MAR PROV O B UL Y OD E L E V ER APSE NOW ERASE students. Call 261-6749, visit at www.ameliacommunitythe- atre.org or I5urchase at the door (open seating no assigned seats). Arts meeting Arts and Culture Nassau will present Building A Better Board, an informational com- munity forum on March 17 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Amelia Island Museum of History, 233 S. Third St., with Robert Bolan, a longtime non- profit organizational consult- ant. Bolan, who holds a PhD .in Higher Education and Business from the University of Southern California, will focus on how to efficiently fund and structure organiza- tions via the use of talented and experienced community leaders. In addition to serving as an interim CEO for dozens of organizations, Bolan has assisted boards of directors with governance reviews and strategic planning throughout his career. The event is free. Barons' ball The inaugural 2012 American Cancer Society Cattle Barons' Ball will be held March 23 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Amelia Island Planta- tion with a silent and live auc- tion, dinner and dancing to the Bo Cats, celebrity chefs Chef Brian Grimley of Lulu's at the Thompson House, Chef. Scotty Schwartz of 29 South ACI 1. J 6. F 9. F 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 21. 23. 24. jazz and blues, audiences will hear hip- hop. country and Spanish flamenco gui- tar. None of these great concerts would be possible without the generosity of the two headline sponsors Florida tPublic lUtilities and Rayonier/f'erraPointe. Also appreciated ar-e other sponsors Amelia Island Graphics, Citrona Homes, Coca- Cola. Crab Trap/Amelia Hotel, Doo Wop's Rest 50s Diner Cafe, the Great Harvest Bread Company. Hampton Inn & Suites, the Kironac Group, the .\'e s- lI'ade'r, P5 Ptoductions, I blo's Grill & Cantina, Palace S&loon, Retxis'ravel and Rick Keffer Dodge Chryslerlveep. For a schedule of Sounds on Centre bands this season, check out SoundsOnCentre.com. Eats and Chef Adam Sears of Merge Restaurant. Attire is country western. Proceeds will support the American Cancer Society's programs and services in Nassau County, research and the Reaching Out to Cancer Kids (R.O.C.K.) program. Tickets are $75. Tables can be reserved. Contact Sarah Welsh at 391-3642. Big Band Bash The Amelia Island Jazz Festival will kick off its 2012 season with a benefit Big Band Celebration Gala March 24 from 6:30-10 p.m. at the - Omni Hotel and Resort at Amelia Island Plantation. Featuring cocktails, dinner and ballroom dancing to the Dynamic Les DeMerle 17- Piece Orchestra, with vocalist Bonnie Eisele, the night will recreate classic swing arrangements by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Lionel Hampton and more. Several surprise guests will appear. Tickets are $75, with the proceeds benefiting the edu- cational and entertainment programs of the Jazz Festival. Get tickets at www.ameliais- landjazzfestival.com, the UPS Store, 1417 Sadler Road, or at the AIFBY Chamber of Commerce, Gateway to Amelia, A1A and Amelia Parkway. Or call (904) 504- 4772 or email info@ameliais- landjazzfestival.com. Homer's spot .20. Do this and shout 22. Black and white. sea bird 24. *New York in "Guys and Dolls." e.g. 25. *Jonas Salk fought it 26. 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Available VI/12. * IIR.ST V.\EN'-NE 3BR/2.5BA livt,nhoimn cloi t o beach. 2 car garage. 1.00() sq.ft. SI1,275/mo. Available Now. Ame-i-eraxom, DEALS OF THE WEEK Restaurant 4 Leae _'. SF ,..a ,-. & dri. ir Cafe turnkey .5- S1' ps! "Warehiuse 8ilt) 2+' SF r. m -. Office Clea-n . r --. c & lobby S16 pit i-',Vi u'i;:i - Retail Sadler Rd from 512 psi 2227 Sadler Rd Reduced 365K Contact Phil Griffin phil@acrfl.com 556-9140 -mu W-MM AW Now Available at the News-Leader! Get a re-print of a photo that was featured in your hometown newspaper. Name Address Phone Edition Date Page Number Cutline Description * 5x7 -7 Color SIO.00 0 Black & Whie S7.00( * Wxl( 3 Color S15.00 0 Black & Whie Sl2.00 Lmail D Color S12.00 I' ynm nti duc iat imeoorder You will be notlllfedwhen order s ready or pickup ........ .... .... .. 511 Ash S ci i P- ) Pi Box 7IS , NEWS LEADER )1. ...no ,' i (904) ,2O N (190 Fax (901M)01 So(N 602 Articles for Salej LIKE HEY ::- h, : C S-- : a :c CHEVY TRUCK TOPPER f c. 802 Mobile Homes MOBILE HOME ";r 5a!= :2 804 Amelia Island Homes FOR SALE BY OWNER -C :siat: +_2'..- :I a r : Fe&r, ar: c farth '- .'- ,', FP srirn i pr s'.=st terr'!te t-oc Fn-. 5 to se: r.ot a s rT sale 5BR/3BA 3a' garag ..ne, ',-,'r I. o, O iilal!C $3oS,2CI Call 805 Beaches OCEANFRONT PROPERTY \- .',.,.'. CceanfrcntA r' hli cc r,. 'r t ._o p list, h or call SIfI G-c-.-n a' Oceanfront Realty (9042-6-8870C. 806 Waterfront Waterfront Homes & Lots Call (9,3 25-4,06 for information. C.H. Lasscrre, Realtor. ESCAPE FROM THE MADNESS - a cres .i',th 1C0 ft. river frontage. Or, 2 ho-rs a/,ay. S45,000. Call 807 Condominiums MARINERS WALK 3BR/2BA, Lease/ FOR RENT 2 & 3 BR mobile homes & Purchase. 185K. Call Phil at Amelia lots. For more information call Debi at Coastal Realty 556-9140. (904)759-3897. CURTISS H. LASSERRE Real Estate, Inc. www.lasserrerealestateccorn RESIDENTIAL LONG TERM L 2377 S nlcher Ap :A 2BR. BA s850.ne Induces. - 730 4S 14 S-e 3BRIBA s850 + ui.ues $ ,00o * rois: Ricge 2BR!BA 1,: $800 + uiil, o. 2* 820A ir- Ave 2BR/I 5BA $900 3 i3cfnh + utidis 2 2SOOA r.-, AAve,- 2BRI2BA 1-J e3i o 3. BR .nc I Bg'' 3' S' 'iC- + ",I" * 3123 S F l l Upair s2BR'IBA ru-,nl,,sheci e vi _W sc -e u l ,, $i0lu ct 0 3 00/1 lion li A vi laible Miy Is * For,.- Rlcge 2BR.l, 5BA. o iowhiouse, riiushel.ialiuei iijduce, 12SOhno (In-isbng & r.,lhies ingoUneas e BEACH COTTAGE-MONTHLY RENTAL * 2BR;iGA'uuIi, se I 1801 S FletcherAve $1 650/mo VACATION RENTAL * AffORDABLE WEEK' I MONTHLY 2BR' I BA oQ ,,n---,W 487 SFi,.id- Aeisi 'J,.1',e.lll .2he L,-0, All u-I. .,---.TV & ph * 3B' 3BA *s/nhome in Snicpiper Loop $1850,'vk COMMERCIAL SFve P ,., Village 1,200 sq 'tAIAlS 8d S- exposure - GAPt _c I, 3er~~c o SIe 3132003no+ales ,ax * Acni Po ,k 910 appir> sq'; 3 ,." i ,i ,epido - 1839 S s l -acei. Huccle Hcu, 1.800 (q i L s, 7om" 'o: + *+ x Sile lisc I c * BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY i aZ lp"ng Co or ..l o, cu ~ice space for planh ExcelleIt I -odon ahRh gv bi COMMERCIAL SALE/INVEST ; il ut Cill 61ore 'o 26i4066 MIT. I, 854 Rooms FULLY FURNISHED Cable, kitchen & laundry privileges. Yulee area. Call Glenn for details (904)548-9707. 855 Apartments Furnished LARGE 2 BEDROOM CH&A, washer/ dryer, hardwood floors. Near ocean. $750/nmo. Call (904)491-6136. 808 Off Island/Yule FOR SALE -E : -: .,r-e C 811 Commercial/Retailt HAIR SALON FOR SALE E 817 Other Areas Gentleman's Farm f.r sa-, E-.td :iS n .- -3 a i ,. n .casp a t-. . I '- S 20 ACRES ., n .n n, r, 0 r ,, 'InF' SiS -_ 3 .'... ', s n e -trarch-c s cor 'NF Waterfront Grand Opening Sale C3 O n, 5a t 3 c.. l 1 caitn on $ 4 Sa,,- tens Of tboh ''>.n'. on nr ,. .bt -, ccckab!c lake frontage on e.. a" :,iabt r-a S pr.' '"rc r r' t- nnal k ecs c. rinanc Call r..'. 'S5 :n -' ,\xt. 751 ANKF 852 MobileHomes RV RENTALS AVAILABLE in a carnpgrosnd. Aceekly or monthly. All Utilities & .'iFI included. (904)225-5577. ON ISLAND Remodeled & clean 2/1 SW 6C00'mo., 3BR $700/mo. + oep. Utils avail. Also, APTS. $145- $225/wk. + dep. Utils incl. 261-5034 i 7 Countryside Apartments Mon 110 (904 This insli 1&2 Bedroom Units Rent starting at $730-$850 in & Wed 8am 5pm, Fri 1pm 5pm 05 S. 13th Street, Fernandina Beach ) 277-2103 TDD 1-800-955-8771 itulion is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer . Yulee Villas 1, 2&3 Bedroom Units Rent starting at $725-$902 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Tues & Thurs 8am 5pm, Fri 8am 12pm ...... 850766 US Hwy 17 South, Yulee (904) 225-5810 TDD 1-800-955-8771 T T This inslilution is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer oE.o.u. 856 Apartments Unfurnished POST OAK APARTMENTS -rff-: atc'"e LM_: Rent t--r- $55a2- 7 ,-t-crr'.- Fast o--ak A.,arr'ments : '27 anz ap Acces. a3a-l-r-erls a~a!:acsi 'This rnsnt-tion aS an -..a I: -prtnnii pro'i ert anc TDD- S35 ELLEN ST. 2R5, : EA toi h.:.-s. e\" .i carrst ren;1C a..ar N, nas ReltV ISLAND DUPLEX APARTMENT at cnc of Ztct c1-ce-sac TBR. 2RA C ric ti ospl.tal & sh4pinn. $-S2 r' ACROSS FROM OCEAN BR, :A 1 car ,tar37,e V. P c-iin, rans n I. car Sage 'm. ae S0n fains o nces a 3tcr & caraoe $84 m m ce0, A\aialsble : C1all t -" NORTH POINTE 925 Tarpen BRP. S5,BA4 tciTnhojse FolI cI\cr cc p3t-iinf; $-S-. rAk L"esiinas RealtH. in, V7 JASMINE PLACE 2BR, 2BA flat. $S-5 induces la\n., gartlagesecer, i\ater S V, "D Nick Deonas Realty, Inc. (90-}2:v-0 06 OCEAN VIEW Luxury 3BR,/1BA, tile fl'ors throughout, W/D. upgraded appliances. 927 N. Fletcher, upstairs. -$995,mo + dep. (904)386-1005 057 Condos-Furnishe4 FERNANDINA SHORES 2BR/2BA, W/D, TV, linens, dishes. Pest control & sewer/garbage included in rent. $895. Nick Deonas Realty, Inc. (904)277-0006 LONG TERM AIP 1st floor Spyglass Unit, 3BR/3BA, located on beach, heat- ed pool. $1800/mo. including trash removal & water. (904)310-6106 858 Condos-Unfurnished 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, ten-nis & more' Lots of upgrades! Starting at Just $749/mo! Call Tammy for our spring special at (904)415-6969 for a showing. www.amelialakes.com 1BR/1BA CONDO in Amelia Lakes. $750/mo includes water & sewer and great amenities. Available March 1. Tile throughout living areas, excellent condition. Call (904)708-3694. r - FINA5SN ISales 904.21.617 Rentals. 277 ^^ji} .,{) ^^ fc sIi - 5,.,f- ^Bi' B''SH B._ ff 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA Limited Sport Model. Extended Cab Sportside. One Owner Clean and Owner Maintained! Beautiful Black Exterior with Gray Cloth Seating for 5. Don't Pass on this Super Nice Toyota at a Great Price! VALUE PRICED $11,550 . 01DI CADILLAC DEVILLE Super Well-Mintaintaied Caddy with Alloy Wheels, Leather, Poswr Seats, Windows, Cruise and Tilt. Ice ('old AC and So Much More. Diamond White Exterior with finge Leather. Low Miles for the Model Year! VALUE PRICED $7,950 2701 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE Model. Very Nicely Equipped Power Windows, Locks, Cruise and Tilt. Alloy Wheels, Spoiler, Sporty V6 with Auto. Ice Cold AC and So Much More! One Owner with Only 63k Miles! VALUE PRICED $8,450 I _I a iOJO POIVTIAC BOINNIEVILLE SLE Model! Le.ither, Side Airbags, 3.8 L V6, Auto, Ice Cold AC, Fl', e.-:cd and Read,, For The Road. Bronzemist Met .1c -xtenor. Alloy ./vbeei, Pov.-er Wind vos, Lc WE HAVE OVER 52 CARFAX CERTIFIED, SERVICED AND SAFETY INSPECTED VEHICLES READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY! We Have The Perfect Car, Truck or SUV For You & Your Family! Check Us Out First! GET MORE CAR FOR YOUR TAX DOLLAR! Chris Invites i a All His Friends & Customers to Stop Bg ' & Say Hello! A.i ., s -., ..iia9.1 ,5 iu Se, e ----ss- i "Think I'll let that native land agent be my guide." \ CURTISS H. LASSERRE| [ 3032 S. 8th St/Al A, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035 90 2 4 6 r wwwlasseTrereaestate.com "info@lsserrTerealestatc.coni m904-261-4066 LIGIIHOtUaSE CIRCLE BLACKMAN ROAD A.V SOME VIEW OF EGAN' S (REEK & 1 ACRE TIDAL CREEK wilh a mobile I-uil .lichli Si Paok. Si.irmle faentily slc ol o hum so up. wcll-bnilL and pennilleal lock, adiacenl Io I iiiic uladiarl, Amlca Island M20i2, block p arage wilth large ovicrlead door. li.i'tl.zlh.e, 37(0+/- ft on N.viii.l,- idie ofcon le flos.i and dy olwlh beauhi- I -ai's 0 "rck ,irl d iis one of1 ihic N lieti.1sel va- loll oil Ir) h1c e it coaUsl. Po0.l bll OIOccallviws fl vi ew, reduced o 10 $1.095,0S MI.Si, 37069 $199,0080 MlSi 47368 .-9^- -- - LOFT'ON CREEK FRONTAGE located on Aluit Road Split floor plan w/ open kirclicn. great room. ;u]d dlinng ;rea Kitchen is e ,qiuppLed w/high-cril appliaices ;roi comi- let. ii niLS see to appreciate Mastcr bedroom I);il, hli'ci doors and a vlh-iin shower w/ hauliicap acce, s Yard is fenced l/ fni trees and kcnneil aiea for a large dog s499.0f)() M( Si $I4600K CIIARMING; CO'TA;GE Near hisionc dowillownlI aIncrdi idi.l lcach and walking dliarcs Io eIachi. 11 fliondai room 1 w "as isvI ;as a, dliiilj' i.X,)In II ;1 ii.a ly" ongimil picwsxsdil Ion,,. $115.00) MILSf156527 et4ii..... ................. S'c BE l -- --- -?* B '' t SOUTH FLE'TCHER AVENUE NORT1 5T'H STRJ:ET Pnstm=e 75' Oceanfroni lot on Amelia Island This 2784 apprj(xiirmne sq It vintage hioun, Your chance to owa one of Ith fe'w remain- lhai been modified in.o 3 apailciliri= lice ing Oceaifroni lots available on Anicha largest Is a fuieplac liaidwsoJ flom,. eii i Island B'uy now for cither invst enci 0l io kitchen and Iais bn.n cell ucli iaiiulaiindl Iivsc it build. One uiiJl airi f ouii t ui lhe 'iliei. oi nv'ci't i0 back ifei a .iingle fand,. hiorc. I U.K\G(; IS[TANCE TO TE BEACH.. oiersized lot, LOTS 42 AND 43 S. FLET(HER Occanfrmont commercial ,ff R-ibert Oliser ;r Eian .air :ng St- .,- ',rn. rcd c:d t. ;!o : ;nng aljio,; .!3 ute'-. Prclininar. plans provide r 58 I[ EItI1IIER AL DVELPMETI 859 Homes-Furnished LOFTON POINTE HOUSE 3BRP2BA4 - btns rc%-r' cgarace. trIlv frmitshoc, 32 r-o. Call "ennifer or Ana at -S5235-S659 or kt34-'-23-19S2. 1860 Homes-Unfurnished 1306 BROOME ST. 3BR, 25R-\ sto\e fnioc Dv, r1it-'i;a\l-e \\ harcitwoc' f'O $:?'5 NAlk DeOnais Realt' SBRj3BA ,-ar 3ara3e, iences2 co-r" p_'oli on i'lanc. $:nSS0mc' Reacs rio ..n e l a i i '$ -1t5' BRICK HOUSE 3iR 2-I\ Alia4e xposi .'e-rse imiia ls onlk Call 2BR/1BA DUPLEX .11 i Stie'lt 4\e n[\iu Ar-enan Reach Ch 4\, r I connI a.,P celth I,' tans mini blinds , tile fo' rs $,'-m 4 04 :-': 2706 861 Vacation Rentals OCEANVIEW 3BR/2BA can 2BR 1EA Call 904'251-4055. C.H. Lasserre Realtor, for special rates. S863 Office VARIOUS OFFICES 600-1500sf. 2382 Saoler Rd. behind Amelia Insurance. (904)557-5644 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL Space - Offices, suites, studio space. Includes janitor, utilities, secure WI-FI network, parking. Starting @ $150/mo. Current tenancy includes non-profit, social services, education & training. 1303 Jasmine St. (904)583-005S 1 901 Automobiles 1989 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD Loaded. Non smoker, great condition, 138K. $2,000. Call (904)321-6264. S902 Trucks 2006 DODGE DAKOTA 50K, 4-door, 6 cyl. Nice truck. $9,000/OBO. (904) 753-3640 2002 GMC SIERRA SLT 4X4 CREW CAB Loaded. Non smoker, good con- dition, 93K. $10,000, (904)321-6264 S 904 Motorcycles MOTORCYCLE TRAII.ER $100 Call (904)491-5652. SHome Towne Property Mnamt. 1010 Allntic Avonu, Ste. B ON ISLAND 2111 Sea Island Cl. 3/2, corner lot located off Cilrona near YMCA, avail. March 5. $975. OFF ISLAND Loflon Oaks, 86001 Grant Place, 3/2, screened patio, storage shed, avail. now. $1025. North Hampton , 85185 Sogaponack, 4.i1 golf course & lake .ie community pool. ',*n 'r Ln care Included, 3,000 t .. lI " leel, $1,00. D____ Coil Patricia Turner Cell: 904-556-9586 www.frslcoasIontaladiscon OP;OgTJHITY |